Morals of the Umatilla Tribe Praised by Agent Wilkins
Major Charles Wilkins, nine years agent for the Umatilla, extols the tribe's moral character noting low legitimacy rates compared with other Northwest Indians. He defends women as morally virtuous, rejects contrary reports as slander, and contrasts Umatilla conduct with Lapwats. He asserts honor and decency prevail on the reservation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Wilkins
Umatilla
Indiana
Northwest
Major Wilking
East Oregonian
Walla Walla Knights Pass Pendleton On Way Home
A party led by John P. Kent including Vistor Cullen Thomas Ennis and Joseph McCarty traveled through Pendleton this morning en route to California. Other travelers from Union La Grande and nearby areas plan wintering in San Diego while several Pendleton residents eye Germany trips and revival meetings draw church members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gree
Walla Walla Lodge
John P. Kent
Walla Walla
California
Swackhammer
Union
A. C. Huntington
Joseph Palmer
la Grande
San Diego
Cal
Grand Ronde Valley
Tnlon County
Oregon
No Christmas packages mailed from Pendleton port yet
The government arranged free transport for Christmas packages to soldiers in the Philippines, but none have been mailed at Pendleton port. By December 1, over five tons had already departed San Francisco for soldiers and sailors in the Orient.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milleis
Philippines
Islands
Pendleton
San Francisno
Orient
Grimes Cellar Deery at Fraser to Morrow
The Fraser show features Grimes Cellar Deery and a witty musical comedy by an able troupe. The act promises humor and lively performance after months of stage success. The piece notes nine months of fires in New York City causing losses totaling 2 644 143 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Fraser
Grimes Cellar
Deery
New York City
Collins-Collings Reunited After Domestic Turmoil
Belinda Collins and Henry J Collins reconciled after a divorce suit, restored harmony for the sake of their children. Justice of the Peace Thomas FitzGerald united the couple on a second marriage, following earlier decrees of separation and ruinous strain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gerald Offielstes
Belinda
Collins
Justice of the Peace
Thomas FitzGerald
Henry J. Colling
Belinde
Niny
Mia Collins
W. RB
Ellis
Henry J
Mike
Resignation Changes Oregon Board of Supervisors
Due to ill health Prof H S Lyman resigns as superintendent of the Oregon educational exhibit at the Lewis and Clark centennial. Prof R F Hobinson, Portland city superintendent, is offered the position. The board is reorganized with J H Ackerman, Prof Frank Rigter, and Prof J A Churchill as the listed personnel. Robinson will supervise the educational exhibit at the Lewis and Clark exposition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oregon Board of Supervisors
Lyman
H. S. Lyman
Oregon
R. F. Hobinson
Portland
J. H. Ackerman
Frank Rigter
Partned
J. A. Churchill
Baker City
Robinson
Real estate deal links Beattie to Pickard station land sale
Frederick F. Adams of Beattie sold to John and Webb a half northwest quadrant of section 21 and the north half of section 14, township 11 north, range 35 west for 56000. The land lies near Pickard station in the Eureka flat wheat belt, a major regional transaction reported by the Walla Walla Union.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick F. Adams
Beattie
John & Webb
Walla Walla Union
Pickard Station
Eureka Flat Wheat Belt
Revival Meetings Begin At Local Church
Revival services start December 1 at the Hope church corner Rita and Johnston streets with Evangelist G L Hall conducting. Bill is highly recommended to attend. An invitation to the public and a brief prayer service precede the meetings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Haptiet Church
Rita and
Johnston Streets
G. L. Hall
Bill
Fraternal Order of Engies Elects Officers
Rages Fleet Officer Pancheton Aerie No 098 has elected William Howett as worthy president A C Koep pen as vice president Thomas Aston as chaplain C C Sharpe as conductor James Himen as secretary FB W Kitner as treasurer Conrad Pintwoeder as trustee Frank O Hara T D Taylor and WAL Gihagn as tower guard George Crall Elects Officers. Kit Carson Point Grant Army of the Republic at irregular meeting elected J B Mumford as commander Alfred Rugg as senior vice commander John Stockman as junior vice commander Dr Johnson as quartermaster T J Million as sentinel B F Renn as guard William Pitegerald.
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Rages
Pancheton Aerie No
Order of Engies
Worthy Provident
William Howett
A. C. Koeppen
Worthy
Thomas Aston
C C. Sharpe
James Himen
FB. W. Kitner
Conrad Pintwoeder
Trun. Steen
Frank O'Hara
T. D. Taylor
Wal Gihagn
Tower Guard
George Crall
Kit Carson Point
Grant
Army of the Republic
J. BD. Mumford
Vine
Alfred Rugg
View Comander
John Stockman
Johnson
T. J. Million
Sentinel
B. F. Renn
William Pitegerald
Police Court Fines and Sentences Reported
In Police Court Balman an Indian and Gun Marshall each forfeited 46 for drunkenness. B. F. Killian was sentenced to 10 days in the olfty jail for vagrancy. Monroe Grant was sentenced to three days for drunkenness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Little Balman
B. F. Killian
Monroe Grant
Jetty Work at Columbia Mouth Prompted Next Spring
An engineer notes improvements at the Columbia River jetty and mentions recommencing work next spring. The jetty material has been partially consumed by tides and river action, with some wells disturbed by mining and erosion along the riverbank. Two women seek any available work, preferably lodging house duties, apply at room 20 in Hotel Bowman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbia
Betor
Hotel Bowman
Marriage License Tecaur
Licenses to marry have been issued by the county clerk to Henry J. Collins and Belinda E Cal time both of Timatilla county RW Cargill and Eva Bell both of Umatilla county.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ben
Henry J. Collins
Belinda E Caltime
Timatilla County
RW. Cargill
Eva Bell
Umatilla County
Keplevin Case Over Cow and Calf Trial Today
In Keplevin to recover a cow the land is in dispute and the calf is not on trial. T. F. Lane appears for the plaintiff and Elmer Spike for the defendant. EB Collier represents the plaintiff with Esteb defending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Keplevin
Sulut
T. F. Lane Lo
Elmer Spike
EB Collier
Esteb
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China
Knights OF Columbus
Knights of Columbu
Steinway and
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Ponce
Jesse Failing
Bridge
Victor Dorris
Christian Church
Germany
Joseph Basler
Ed Besthorn
Mr. Basler
Rudolph Martin
Tiny
AH. F. Johnson
Min
Sweens
Terry Tee
Collins-Colling
Roosevelt
Holiday News
Boston
Dent
Knox Stetaon
Gordon
Hanan
Douglis
Christine Eif
Eott
Dean
Newt Aheer
Aiwnee
Rae
Jett
Big
Dom FE. Webb
Eureka Plat
The
Columbia Lodging House
Main Street
Alta and
Webb
F. X. Schempp
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