County to discuss Liberty Loan wage scale and labor
Gilliam county prepares for the Third Liberty Loan drive with reduced individual ratings and a call for universal participation. A meeting in Condon will set wage scales, with Gov ernment farm labor expert J W Brewer and County Agent J I Hawking leading discussions on uniform wages, farm elevators, and local projects.
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Thie County
Geo. B. Dukek
Tie County
le Gow
Enuiae
Washington
J. 1. Hawking
Condon
Vilain
J. W. Brewer
Oregon
Idaho
Bialock
F. L. Ballard
Boy Scouts of
Hawking
Civil War veteran Amon Hartman dies in Condon Oregon
Amon Hartman, Civil War veteran and Gilliam county pioneer, died March 25 in Condon at age 69. Born March 20 1849 in Adame county Illinois he served with the 1st Texas Volunteer Cavalry, fought Sheridan in the Shenandoah, was wounded near Cedar Creek and escaped Andersonville. He moved to Oregon after stints in Texas and California and leaves wife Lagen Dunn and three sons Bert Henry Edward plus a grandson in service in France. Burial by Oddfellows with Home Guard escort.
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Amon Hartman
Amon Mortman
Adame County
Ilinois
Condon
Oregon
Texas Volunteer Cavalry
Sheridan
Shenandoah
Cedar Creek
Barry
Winchester
Fisher's Hill
Andersonville
Mr. Hartman
Texas
Lagen Dunn
Spring Creek
California
Hartman
Gilliam County
Bert
Henry
Edward
U. S
France
1.C. C. F. Order
Hooton Lodge
Oddfellows
Condon Home Guard
Home Guard
Bes
Scouts Raise Fund With Picture Show at American Theatre
The Boy Scouts held a fund show at the American Theatre last Friday to boost the national scouting fund. They collected $41 and after expenses left 14, which along with donations completes the Condon Scouts quota. Mrs W C Brown and her son returned from Portland, and Mrs J D Weed attended the Liberty Loan convention there this week.
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National Scouting Fund
Condon Scouts
J. D. Weed
Portland
Liberty Loan
Larchs Entertain In Honor Of Newly Married Couple
Mr and Mrs Jake Larch entertained a party of friends Sunday in honor of Mr and Mrs Ray Morgan newly married. Mr and Mrs W S Parr parents of Mrs Morgan were present along with others. A bounteous dinner was served. Mrs Larchs dinners are noted among the best. Mire Ben Esser returned Sunday from San Francisco after a weeks visit. W E Smith came home from Portland driving a new Hupmobile.
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Jake Larch
Sundey
Ray Morgan
Condon
I Mra
W. 8. Parr
Morgan
Gilliam County Politics Slower Pace After War
In Gilliam County the political scene this year is starkly quieter than former vibrant days when Bowerman led campaigns. The war reduced activity and altered conditions, leaving far less action in local politics than in years past.
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Gilliam County
Bowerman
Entering the County Clerk Race Jake Schroeder Files
With seven weeks until the primary election the political scene is quiet. Only one candidate, Jake Schroeder, has announced his bid for county clerk this week. Shang Laughrige has chosen not to run.
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Jake Schroeder
Shang Laughrige
County ticket talk hints at clerk and sheriff aims
The text notes Walter Graves, the current county treasurer, seeks the clerk position again and will run on the Republican ticket in the primaries. It mentions one or two others as probable sheriff candidates. State politics center on gubernatorial contenders who spar publicly but still attract limited support.
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Oregon
H. M. McKenna
Astoria
M. Eva Dnil
Eugene
Aea
Regan Illustrators
Liberty Loan Committee
Walter Graves
Pupil thrift stamps lead class record amid postings
A group of grade school pupils led by Edith Turner sold Thrift Stamps totaling 95 dollars in one class, with Gladys McCarty Janie Hardie Marian Weidman James Walker Oscar Billingsley and Floyd May each reaching about 50 dollars. The students belong to the Junior Rainbow Regiment while local notes report war work, travel, and community moves.
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Edith Turner
Gladys McCarty
Janie Hardie
Marian Weidman
James Walker
Oscar Billingsley
Floyd May
Junior Rainbow Regiment
Mayville Folks Wed in Joyful City Ceremony
Mayville residents J R Johnson and Miss Pearl Smith wed in Condon at Judge Parker home. A Mayville delegation attended as the newlyweds return to Mayville to establish a home. Pearl Smith is daughter of F B Smith, Gilliam pioneers. Johnson helps run the family store. Several locals traveled to attend and extend congratulations.
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Thie City
J. R. Johnson
Pearl Smith
Mayville
D. R. Parker
Condon
Johnson
May‘ville
Chautauqua Set for Condon July Fourth Visit
Chautauqua will return to Condon around June 29 to July 4 with near definite dates. The program features War lecturer Henry Warren Poor and a large collection of war photographs from Underwood & Underwood and the Associated Press. Other attractions are planned for the circuit, per a letter from International Chautauqua Association president Montaville Flowers.
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Condon
America
Henry ‘Warren Poor
Underwood & Underwood
Associated Press
Wileen
International Chautauqua Association
Montaville Flowers
International Lyceum and Chautauqua Association
Hotel LaSalle
Chicago
Llinois
Newton Brown Lands in France Good Trip
Mr and Mrs J E Brown receive a letter from son Newton describing arrival in port after a long voyage. He says the convoy was torpedoed but he and others remain safe aboard. He notes seas were rough and he felt seasick early, wants to land soon, and mentions French locals near their boat.
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Newton Brown
France
J. E. Brown
Newton
Bain
Navy
Mikkalo News Highlights From Condon Arlington Visits
Chronicle reports visits by Jack Chronicle of Condon to Frank Little home and community news. Local families, births, and outings are noted including McKinley Crom baby girl born March 25, and depot construction plans for Mikkalo. Members traveled to Condos and Arlington events. residents returned from Burlington and Portland trips.
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Ang Airs
Jack Chronicle of
Condon
Frank Little
Frank Lewis
Mra. Solvester
Mya McKinley Crom
Mikkalo
Fred Danielson
Hay Creek
Burlington
Washington
R. Chaney
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