Weston corn acreage shows over 400 acres this year
The Weston area leads with more than 400 acres of corn to be raised this year. A partial list includes R Jamieson 40 ac, C F Bullfinch 11, N P Johnson 40, BE Rogers 20, J A King 40, F C Greer 20, Frank King 20, J S Ross 20, H A Dowd 15, John Padberg 25, Riley Henderson 15, H Waddingham 20, J Harris 20, John Beamer 6, T J Bay 10, James Scrimsher 20, H C Adams 15, William Graham 15. Part of the crop is ground at Weston mill and makes excellent cornmeal. The remainder is fed to cattle and hogs. The Athena neighborhood also shows growing corn acreage, though no figures are given. Also mentioned are trains and long service records of railway workers and retirees with dates and organizations noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. Jamieson
C. F. Bulfinch
N. P. Johnson
BE. C. Rogers
J. A King
F. C. Greer
Frank King
J. 5. Ross
H. A. Dowd
John Padberg
Riley Henderson
H. Waddingham
J. & Harris
John Beamer
T. J. Bay
James Scrimsher
H. C Adams
William Graham
Weston Corn Mill
Athena
Oldest Conductor Henry J Negus Heads Railway Session
The oldest conductor at the Order of Railway Conductors session in Portland is Henry J Negus of Drexit Indiana a Terre Haute division No 2 member. At 81 he began railroading in March and has served 43 years gaining long service in the industry.
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Negus
Thut
Order of Railway Conductors
Portland
Henry J. Negus
Drexit
Ind
Terre Haute
Pendleton High School Alumni Elect New Officers
At a Pendleton high school alumni meeting held at George Hartman Jr residence Saturday evening officers for the coming year were elected. J Br Raley 95 is president Roy Kimbrell 04 vice president Mia May Collier 96 secretary Tom Milarkey 02 treasurer. Arrangements for a reception for the graduating class were discussed but the date is not set.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Pendleton High School
George Hartman, Jr
J. BR. Raley
Roy Kimbrell
Mia
May Collier
Tom Milarkey
Medal Won by Ingram in Pendleton shoot
Ingram won the monthly medal at the Pendleton Sportsmen's Association event held yesterday. He shot in E class with a clean 25, while Stillman led A class with 21 and others scoring 14 to 23. Final scores listed include W Ingram 25 Hod, T W Ayres 14 Co, W J Sewell 22 C, W Markham 23 C.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pendleton Sportsmen’s Association
W. Ingram
Hod. Stillman
T. W. Ayres
W. J. Sewell
W. Markham
Fred Nolf Reported Ill After Illness
Frederick Nolf was seriously ill yesterday morning and confined to his home today. He is somewhat improved but will not be able to go around for some time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Nolf
Frederick Nolf
Reception to the Governor Tonight in Pendleton
A reception in honor of Governor Chamberlain will be held at Munlo hall at 8 20 this evening. The women of Pendleton are in charge assisted by the hospitality committee of the Women's clubs. The event also honors the delegates and visitors to the Good Roads convention in session in the city. Governor and Mrs Chamberlain Dr Janes Withycombe and other distinguished visitors are expected. The program includes solos by Del Rego Mrs John Ross Dickson and a Mignon supply with dancing.
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Chamberlain
Munlo Hall
Pendleton
Good Roads
Janes Withycombe
The
Agricultural College
T. G. Halley
T. C. Taylor
C. J. Smith
John ‘Ross Dickson
Dena
C.eee
D. Hardelat
Rena Ferguson
Burglar Captured After Woman Defender Deflects Shot
Richard Smith, 19, is jailed in Umatilla county for burglary and robbery after being caught in the Lapham home Saturday night. Mrs. Lapham fired a Marlin rifle at him, but the magazine was empty. Smith and an accomplice reportedly took about $76, with $68 found on him. the second burglar fled, a masquerade mask found on Smith. Deputy Hunt brought him in after Mrs. Lapham and her husband restrained the hunter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard Smith
B. R. Lapham
Umatilla
Young Smith
Hunt
Laphama Smith
Lapham
Sheriff Taylor
Smith
Umatill
Two Suspects Arrested in Clarke Hardware Robbery Case
Pat Kelley and Jack Brenaird, believed involved in the Clarke hardware store robbery last winter, are in jail at North Yakima after an arrest for a similar crime. Their identities were confirmed by photos and a matching plot number with the Clarke theft.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pat Kelley
Jack Brenaird
Clarke Hardware
North Yakima
Clarke & Co
Death of Mrs Tachella After Typhoid Complications
Mrs Moria Tachella wife of Peter Tachella of Saxe Station died at home at six this morning from complications following typhoid fever. A 53 year old pioneer resident, she leaves her husband and four children. Funeral services will be held tomorrow at 10 in the Catholic church conducted by Father l Prevelll. Eighty five Weston excursion passengers attended Good Roads and Development League conventions yesterday and returned in the evening.
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Moria Tachella
Peter Tachella
Saxe Station
Mra. Tachella
Father l Prevelll
Weston
Good Roads and Development League
Pendleton Sees Moves Toward Alberta and Local Court
Conrad Platzoeder plans a short trip to Alberta with his family and will split time between Pendleton and the Alberta property. Mrs. C C Van Orsdall seeks a Portland site for a Women of Woodcraft building. In police court Judge Fits Gerald handles four cases: Tom Farrell and Manuel Allard fined five dollars each for drunkenness. Arch Arnold and Shed Stephens fined five dollars each for disorderly conduct.
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Alberta
Conrad Platzoeder
Platzoeder
Pendleton
C. C. van Orsdall
the Women of Woodcraft
Portland
FitsGerald
Tom Farrell
Manuel Allard
Arch Arnold
Shed Stephens
Weston Defeats Pendleton Four To Three On Local Diamond
Weston wins 4 to 3 as pitcher La Brasche dominates Pendleton batters. Errors by Pendleton prove costly, including a late infield misplay that set up Weston’s go ahead run. Fans express astonishment and disappointment at Pendleton’s defense while Weston showcases strong pitching and fielding.
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Weston
Pendleton
Walla Walla
Weeton
la Brasche
Whitman's Friend Dead. Dr O W Dixon, Benefactor Named
Dr. Oliver Woodson Nixon longtime Inter Ocean editor and author dies at Biloxi Mass. He served on General Pope staff as medical director of the army of the Missouri and helped endow Whitman College through Whitman friend Dr. Pearsons. Nixon helped found Evening Chronicle, joined with William Penn Nixon in purchasing the Inter Ocean. Prominent lumbermen travel to Sommers Mont for Northwestern Lumbermen meeting. delegation includes David Eccles George Palmer C W Nibley George Stoddard and F S Murphy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. W. Dixon
Walla Walla College
Noome
Oliver Woodson Nixon
Chicago Inter-Ocean
Hiloxi
Mass
Walla Walla
Inter-Ocean
Nixon
Whitman
Ore
Whitman College
Pearsons
David Eccles
Oregon Lumber Company
George Palmer
First National Bank of
la Grande
C. W. Nibley
George Stoddard
F. 8. Murphy
Grand Ronde Lumber Company
Perry
Sommers
Mont
Northwestern Lumbermen's
Descolation
Kallapel
Flathead Lake
Association
Also Mentioned on This Page
OWL Tea
Tallman & Co
Ingram
Cit
Mrs. Lapham
Pat
Clarke
King
LaBrasche
Cartano
P.O
E. Marsh
Neeeee Nelson
O Miller
Deen McBride
A. Nordean
Hall
W. Nordean
Wis
R. Th. PG
A. E. Hayes
Alexander
Ib Lieuallen
Saunders
Strand
Knapp
Wei
Orregon
Roosevelt
Alaska
Stroble
East Court Street
Robert. Forster
Ginesea
Winslow Bros., Jewelers
Opticians
P.O. Block
Robinson
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