Reynolds Examinations Begin in Weston Post Office Robbery
Seven witnesses testified before US Commissioner Bean in the Weston post office robbery case against George N Reynolds. Testimony covered the cafe layout, safe contents, and Reynolds’s finances while he served as water commissioner and marshal. Case continued to allow more subpoenas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George N. Reynolds
Weston
United States
Bean
State Circuit Court Room
Lawrey
M. A Butler
Messie
Stillman and Pierce
Pendleton
Mr. Powers
L. R. van Winkle
Reynolds
van Winkle
Thomas Parcel
Rotary
G. W. Blair
Mr. Blair
Blair
Leo Morgan
Osburn
Ed. Baling
William Blair
Wheat Markets Edge Down Amid Mixed Trade
The Wheat Market reports a further drop of one cent with local prices at 28 cents per bushel. Portland and Walla Walla declined. Valley followed, while San Francisco and Chicago held firm. Washington state figures show Walla Walla 480, Valley 460. San Francisco cash wheat 900 per cental. Chicago cash 550. Also a note on Hook and Ladder Co. No. 1 attending a meeting Monday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portland
Walla Walla
Valley
San Francisco
Chicago
Athena Local News Briefs Highlight Rain and Town Life
Rain brings muddy streets as Athena braces for school opening Monday. Local and visiting residents including W T Gilman Chas Barrett and Mrs Max Lewin are noted along with tax duties and transportation moves. Births marriages and business notices mix with remarks on Wheat prospects and Shilohs Cure.
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W.T. Gilman
Weaton
Chas Barrett
Athena
Max Lewin
Union
J. Bloch
Pendleton
Win, McBride
Adams
Kinosid
Weston
Carlson
John Gillis
Circuit Court Delivers Key Rulings and Local Crime Notice
A short circuit court session granted the discharge of a receiver in the mortgage case against A. Scott et al. and fixed judgments including 843.70 for First National Bank of Pendleton. A forger, P Moody, is in custody for two counterfeit checks drawn on Penge Poringer. detective work led to Moody. The O R N Co reportedly plans a Blue Mountain tunnel and other improvements to shorten routes and cut costs, while the Rowe Brothers settle with McCormick Harvester Co. and avoid a pending sale. Local crop reports note heavy peaches and pears from Milton as trade lines expand.
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Fee
A. Scott
Austin
First National Bank of
Pendleton
James L. Hall
Neagle Bros
Annie L. Falkinsteen
P. Moody
Penge Poringer
First National Bank of Athena
Lively
McKay’s
Athena
Athena Bank
Peringer
John Vert
Reuy Fe
Moody
Justice Parks
la Grande
Blue Mountains
Portland
la Grande Chronicle
Hera
Huntington
Dalles
Oregon fruit in the East special trains to Chicago
Oregon fruit from Umatilla county is sent to eastern markets by special trains. The Oregon Fruit Union promotes permanent placement of peaches and pears, with six Portland hauled loads to Chicago and other cities. Oregon prunes and pears find steady demand in Chicago New York and Denver Omaha and Kansas City.
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Chicago
Umatilla County
Oregon Fruit Union
Pendleton
California
U.P
Portland
Oregon
New York
Denver
Omaha
Kansas City
Central
Union Pacific
Southern Pacific
The Russian Thistle Exhibition and local notices
The item mentions a thistle exhibit at Bentley & Ferguson and notes its spread from farms near B N Smith, Ed Ditchenwalter, Henderson, Milo Palmer, and John Denton. It attributes introduction to North Dakota seedmen and a seed mix with millet. Also mentions Knapp Burrell Co repairs, blacksmithing, and machine shop at the old stand. A Portland friend reports Jack Dempsey. county warrants for July and August 1891 are called for by the treasurer. Includes ad copy for Earl's Clover Root and a sale notice for a top town residence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bentley & Ferguson
B.N. Smith
Ditchenwalter
Henderson
Milo Palmer
John Denton
Carelessnead
North Dakota
Knapp, Burrell & Co
Opairin
Ideal community plan by Capel in Sacramento valley
Mgr Capel plans an ideal community on his Sacramento valley ranch. A portion of the land will be set aside for a cultural college under the monsignor's special care. He aims to educate settlers in California agriculture, possibly aiding them for the first year before crops yield returns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mgr. Capel
Sacramento Valley
Monsignor
California
Calfornia
The Barber's Doom Shaving Machine Invention At Prison
An inmate in the Rzegedin city prison, Io Melchoir Parkas, built a shaving machine in the cabinet shop. He reportedly shaved about one hundred fifty inmates in under an hour, showcasing a dangerous escalation of improvised prison labor and inventive skill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Io Melchoir Parkas
Rzegedin
Hungary
Parkas
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Peddleton
Haye
Andleton, Oregon
William Watkine
B. J. van Winkle
H. A. Worthington
Tribune
Joseph Elliot
Tur
The
Statesman
Elliot
Mr. Elliot
L. D. Lively
P. M. Kirkland
Messra Dively
Kirkland
Leton
Hook and Ladder Co. No
Cleaver Bros
Main Street
Pendleton, Oregon
Mrs. Morris John
Alex Johnson
Wm. Pinkerton
J. A. Moffitt
Tacoma
Ruby Callender
Dr. A Reports
Hollis
Homer Beathe
Weston Leader Force
J.L. Bowman
Salem Woolen Mill
Chas. Estes
la Grande Fairs
Daisy Shaw
Rich- Seer Rot Rock
Arormal School
Monmouth, Regon
W. P. Leach
Mr. Leach
Albert Bales
W. H. Harvey
Coin’s Financial School
Geo. Hansell
G. ©. Foster
Srd
W. F. Locke
Coly
Fidelity Building and Loan Association
Wheeler
Fein
Athens
W. E. Young
B. B. Beatie
Bt. Nichols
Athena Seonoreon
Beale Building
Pioneer Drug Store
Lewin
Hol. Taft
Shiloh
Eal Thia
Irving McQuary
Prixs
I. A. Sikes
Milton
Oakedale
Spokane
Vincent
Hansell & Maloney
PS@Vine
F. A. Jackson
Nollie Bergovin
Chambr
DePeart
Hel Natante
Fain
Wr. Fletcher
Weston Mountain
Chas, Sharp
Hanwell & Maloney
Crme
Lyman Pierce
Ely
Chas
Dave Taylor
Hower
Zeke Stone
J. W Smith
Rush
Helix
Circuit Court
Kanaas City
Ouvaha
St. Paul
Minneapolis
Rowe Brothers
McCormick Harvester Company
Pel
Thureau
Pendleton Oberat
Jack Dempsey
Kern
Monors
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