Weston notes mixed with family visits and local changes
Special Weston column notes Clarence Rexrowd family visiting Milton while Viva Warrennd sister Faye trips to Pendleton. Local clergy Rev W A Nichols preached at Weston United Brethren. Baby boy born Aug 24 to Fred Pittman near Weston. Homes on Broad Street and Normal Heights repainted ahead of rental season. Dana King ranch workers and area residents travel or return, with John McRae visiting his Helix ranch to inspect wheat.
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Weston
Ore
Clarence Rexrowd
Milton
Viva Warrennd
Faye
Pendleton
James la Linde
Cold Springs
la Lande
L. L O
Lowell Rogers
Adame
Clydé Stages
George Stages
Suniay
Laurie Bethe
Hosket Mountain
Sylvia Beathe
Athena
John McRae
Helix
Nita Prejdley
Ermahove
Everent King
King Ranch
Wis
Nis
Weston News Roundup of Visits and Fires
Mr and Mrs Frank King and Mrs Dr B Jarman returning to Weston from Athena visits. Miss Etta Beamer, working in Athena, returns to Weston for a visit. Samuel Reynolds of North Yoklna seeks work to bring his family to reside while aiding James Ashworth at Hot Lake near La Grande. Joe Wareer and Frank Greer family travel to Walla Walla to visit. Hugh Worthington and Mrs Kinnear visit in Weston. A heavy smoke over Weston blamed on possible forest fires.
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Frank King
B. Jarman
Athena
Weston
Etta Beamer
Samuel Reynolds
North Yoklna
Hiy Familly
la Grande
Joe Wareer
Walla Walla
Frank Greer
Hugh Worthington
Alexander Kinnear
New Britain Farmer Seeks Poll Tax Exemption
A New Britain farmer filed for exemption from the personal tax under a Civil War era law. The statute reportedly exempts men with false teeth from military duty, and the case questions whether this grants exemption from the poll tax. Connecticut courts will rule this winter.
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New Britain
Conn
Connecticut
King of Guns for Canar to Panama Transfer
Sandy Hook’s sixteen inch gun may be moved by the War Department to bolster defenses of the Panama Canal. Army officers report the weapon as the era’s most powerful ordnance, capable of firing 2,400 pounds through armor and detonating a 140 pound charge. A Des Moines woman is cured after one dose of Chamberlain’s Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy.
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Sandy Hook
Panama
N. J
War Department
Panama Canal
Officii Losts
Des Moines
Chamberlain
Laadfield Regulator CO
Atlante
WED ON TELEPHONT LICENSE, ca ryer wire
A fragmentary notice describes a marriage ceremony plan involving Justice Hegen and others, detailing the telephonic license, court cleric involvement, and questions about the wedding date and legality. It references Dowlertown and provides unclear dates and names due to OCR issues.
Hermiston School to Open Soon in Hermiston Oregon
Hermiston Oregon August 29 The public school will open in one week with room renovations and painting by Kraft and Call Bevk crews. Professor Yeoul reports positive outlook for term as teachers are secured. Janitor Crandal has improved grounds and lawn while Waller B Hinkle and Werle plan homestead stay near Butter Creek. J Straum, Umatilla project pioneer, to relocate to central Oregon. M Meeleer sold project land near Gist Oregon.
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Hermiston
Ore
Hermiston Public School
Kraft
Callbevk
Yeoul
Crandal
Waller B. Hinkle
Werle
Hinkle
Butter Creek
J. Straum
Umatilla
Oregon
Mmeleer
M. V Turley
Gist
Man Claims Dream Triggered Violent Attack on Wife
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At the Picture Shows Thesdays Change Program
A brief note lists changes at local picture shows. Orpheon and Fink adjust the Thursday program to include the feature During Cherry Time. A related graphic mentions a novel titled Jone about sweethearts and lovers shifted twice.
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Orpheon
Fink
Film notes and Pathe reels preview in rural scenery
A rustic review lists films including Love in the Hills and The Unexpected GiftPath Away to Provence with a sobering church baby tale. Cambodia and Funny Fleeing are praised by Pathé Kilison notes. Baggage Coach Ahead adapts a popular ballad with fresh handling and artistic flair.
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Provence
Chiren
Mies
Cambodia
Pathe
Kilison
Togo
Flm
The Romance of a Dixie Belle at The Pastime
A summary listing multiple film descriptions including The Romance of a Dixie Belle with Gene Gauntier as Shirley, a tale of love, jealousy, and wartime loyalty. other features include a melodrama and a western romance.
Wonderful Little Hill and the Pony Express Tale
A sequence of vignettes follows a young wife who elopes and dies after hardship, a shabby stranger revealed as her father, and a hopeful romance with Polly Simpson and Jack. A later plot features bank clerk Wilbur, Gerald, Grace, and a self-sacrificing act to shield her, ending in reconciliation. The narrative shifts to a wrecked ship tale where a girl and her foster father pursue justice as criminals are captured and love blooms with an officer.
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Little Hill
Wilbur
Gérald
Grace
Gerald
Gerild
Happs
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