Simple funeral for W L Zeiger at Athena cemetery
The funeral of W L Zeiger was held at Miller's Undertaking parlors with a simple graveside service led by Pastor Lawson. Zeiger had died after a personal safety incident at the St Nichols hotel and was laid to rest beside his children as relatives gathered from Tacoma Olympia Pendleton and Portland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. L. Zeiger
Athena Cemetery
St. Nichols Hotel
Miller
Paator Lawson
M. BE
Zeiger
Tacoma
W. F. Stone
Olympia
Wash
L. B. Reeder
Portland
J. W. Maloney
Pendleton
Athena
Walla Walla
Jack Wright
Ingenious China Lodging Cover Lets Sleepers Breathe Easy
A French writer recalls cheap Chinese hostels where beds are a single feather mass. To curb blanket theft, a large canvas cover with many head slits is lowered at night to replace blankets. Morning drums wake guests, then the cover rises to the ceiling for the next crowd.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
China
Kingsley and Coxwell at Dinner in Aeronaut Tale
A dinner tale recounts Charles Kingsley joking that the first balloon ascent might have been by a dentist, referencing Coxwell the aeronaut. The exchange reveals Kingsley’s embarrassment and Coxwell's light reply, followed by other clipped humorous anecdotes and quotes from period writings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kingsley
Charles Kingsley
Coxwell
A. ©. Benson
North American Review
Mr. Kingsley
Mr. Coxwell
Wheel Problems and Plant Breakup of Aldabra Island
A Railroad Man's Magazine excerpt questions whether the wheel edge really moves around the axle through candle and torch experiments and simple balances. It also notes plants breaking pots, roots cracking rocks, and mangroves eroding Aldabra Island near Madagascar, per Scientific American.
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Aldabra
Madagascar
Scientific American
Bathrooms In Paris Show Private Bath Census
An English journalist notes Paris flats and private houses contain about 2800 bathrooms. He asserts he could pitch a ball from a bath to reach many more bathrooms, highlighting architectural quirks and contrasts with London in cleanliness and appearance.
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Paris
Tatis
Enleu
London
London Chronicle
The Island of Hongkong Description From Harper's Weekly
The piece describes Hongkong Island as about eleven miles long and one to three miles wide with hills. A sea front road exists around part of the island but steep grades limit cars and streets are narrow and not sturdy enough for heavy automobile use. It includes a quoted exchange about duties and classification.
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Dean Swift
Ascot
Stella
Jonathan
Swift
Hongkong
Conalata
An Enthusiast of Real Earnest Pursuits
A note on a man described as a devoted enthusiast who pursues goals with serious zeal. The passage reflects on how intent and fervor shape behavior, contrasting thoughtlessness with wholehearted devotion. The voice hints at moral concerns about zeal without prudence and the consequences of driven activism.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Binell
NAS, JAS. STEVENS DIES IN MILTON
Mrs James and family say goodbye as Mrs Huseling Stevens dies of cancer at her Milton home. She is interred beside her mother in Athena cemetery after services in Milton. Survivors include brothers Grant Williams and Eph Williams and two adopted daughters. Former Athena resident, member of Women of Woodcraft.
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James
Milton
Athena
Meldrum
The
Christian Church
Stevens
Elizabeth Williams
Grant Williams
Eph Williams
Paradise Valley
Brothers of
Decenned
Huseling Stevens
Wheat Figures Made Known in October Crop Report
The October Crop Reporter from the Department of Agriculture shows Oregon spring wheat yield at 6 250 000 bushels, down from last year 6 946 000. Yield per acre 17.0 bushels, quality 92.1 points below last year. Washington yield 16 410 000 bushels, up from 11 746 000 in 1910, per acre 11.0 bushels. Idaho listed at 6 728 000 bushels, up from 4 427 000 in 1910, with two bushel increase in per acre yield. Crop conditions vary with region, Oregon 80 Washington 68 Idaho 80 on October 1. News also notes Edgar V. Ridenour’s death in Colorado Springs and references to Mrs. Armfield in local society coverage.
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Department of Agriculture
Oregon
Washington
Idaho
Northwest
Warhington
Washinto
Armfield Ancestral Wording On Wedding Fees In 1911
The Pendleton papers note editors from Umatilla county expect a well attended meeting under the Commercial club to form the Proay Association. Invitations go to country editors for a October 24 1911 Pendleton gathering with a banquet in the evening and a good time anticipated.
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Pendleton
Umatilla County
Proay Association
Orealug
Principal Burnet in Effigy Sparks High School Turmoil
A mass protest at a high school followed the expulsion of two football team players for wearing full dress. An effigy of Principal Hook was burned on the school lawn amid denunciations of the administration. The incident echoes a prior burnings of former Principal Klemme.
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Heck
Booker
Cox
Hallback
BE. J. Klemme
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F. Wilson
H. Koepkr
F. 8. le Grow
E. A. Zerba
Ase
T. Cashier
H. Koeper
A. B. M'Ewen
M. L. Watts
le Grow
First National Bank
Athena Capital
Bundy
Christian
Tum-A-Lum Lumber CO
A. M. Johnson
Peoples Warehouse
Lewiston State Normal
California
Montana
Maine
Pennsylvania
North Carolina
Minnesota
Alberta
Canada
Illinois
Lewiston Normal
Sunshine Club
Sonshine Club
Mra
William Piper
Thoreday
W. H. Eisaler
Luke Read
Arthur Douglas
George Thompson
Charles Gustav Vollmer
W. E. Vollmer
Clark J. Walter
J. C. Walter
Frank Lieuallen
Gustav Vollmer
Lea Wooda
F. D. Morrison
Borgea
Dell Brothers
Deacon Todd
Mr. Todd
Mrs. Todd
Jack
Pather
George
Chicago Tribune
Ives
Bark Twain
Railroad Man's Magazine
Treasury Department
Tharper
Hood
Nas, Jas
Welles Haa
Boon
Sohoola
Colorado
Ndgar V. Ridenour
Athens
Colordo Springa
Bla Hewich
Armfield
Ligerwood Methodist Church
Burnet
la Mar
Charley Henley
Lenfer Goodrich
Ellie Hoover
Lavi van Cleve
Eimer Corpoins
Wiibue Goodrich
Freddin Sohne
Schubert
Helen
Jee] Barnys
Vargio Rey
Dole Key
Minnie Johngon
Lela Sohabert
Altert White
Sarah Swaggart
A. L. Swaggart
Jon Key
Lillian Downa-Dobson
Green Springs
Show
J. Be Froome
Wm. Towpkins
Gholaon
Gallacher
A. B. McEwen
Misa Jessica
Dan McKonnie
Southampton
England
Atlantic
Ann
Mokiwon
John McEwan
Albena
Walter A. Wood
Harrows
G. W. Probestel Hardware Dealer
Weston
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