Athena News Highlights Local Fundraiser and Rail Plans
Athena residents raise 800 for an evangelist in Rantern Oregon as Marion Regs, linked to Whitman college, visits Athens. Hugh McArthur, Portland, formerly Athena, discusses railroad labor roles while Worthington of the O R N travels through Portland, and rumors say J P O'Brien may not want the superintendent post.
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Marion Regs
Athena
Whitman College
Athens
Christian Church of Athena
Rantern Oregon
Hugh McArthur
Portland
Worthington Resigns and Rapid Renaming at O R N
Worthington has resigned and General Ag er ton steps in as in charge of the O R N following the resignation of E Calvin. Calvin and Alk Mohler have left, with Mohler moving to Union Pacific. The O R N has undergone rapid management changes. J P O'Brien, the prov est superintendent, is expected to take over and likely be permanent manager, given his close familiarity with the operation.
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Ager
B. A. Worthington
E. Calvin
Southern Pacific
Alk Mohler
Union Pacific
J. P. O'Brien
Motor Car Disabled on Westbound Freight Train
The Union Pacific motor car bound for Portland was detached after a broken main driving rod halted it at Munting ton Tuesday night. Unable to repair at La Grande shops without delay, the car was attached to freight No. 65 and moved to Albina for overhaul.
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Union Pacific
Portland
Muntington
la Grande
Albina
Freewater Defendants Hire Counsel for Peacock Mill Water Suit
The Freewater defendants in the Peacock Mill water suit have retained Stillman and Pierce to represent them for the June term of circuit court. It is anticipated the case will take at least a year. About 40 defendants, including one company, are in Freewater.
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Freewater
Peacock Milla Water
Stillman & Pierce
Infant Funeral for 11 Year Old Shafer Held Today
Funeral services for Funchum Shafer the 11 year old child of Mr and Mrs E D Shafer were held this morning with interment at Olney cemetery. The Shafers live on the W and C railroad line nine miles north of here and the child died yesterday morning. Daughter Born to Caldwell Family
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Funchum Shafer
Savings through a strong bank with 4 percent interest
The text touts a savings institution promising 4 percent interest compounded semi annually. It claims deposits accumulate rapidly day by day and that competence or wealth can be yours well before age sixty, emphasizing long term growth for citizens.
Eagles Aerie to Meet at Echo With Large Turnout
An Eagles Aerie gathering is planned in Echo tomorrow with a special Pendleton train carrying about 266 members from Pendleton and nearby areas. Delegates from Walla Walla and intermediate towns may join, plus nonmembers, for a June picnic and Echo work led by Pendleton team.
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Echo
Pendleton
Focal Lodge
Dows
Ths Place
Walla Walla
Alo
J. T. Hinkle
Buttercreek
Hermiston
Umatilla
Aerial Echo
Monster Eagles
Order
Grand jury to be drawn for June circuit term
A grand jury will be called for the June term of circuit court to convene in this city on June 4. Seven men will form the panel, drawn from the listed petit jurors including A W Norton Milton William Con nery McKay Samuel Warner Pilot Rock H T H Helix and others from Pendleton Ukiah Echo Union Adamas Fulton Milton and Willow Springs communities.
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Circuit Court
A.W. Norton
Milton
William Connery
McKay
Samuel Warner
Pilot ‘Rock
H. T. H. Helix
Charles Reiman
Pendleton
James Terry
Ukiah
William Mills
Juniper
William Scott
Helix
T. G. Smith
Echo
William Claypool
Union
O. Holcomb
Adama
J. D. Mumford
J. C. Rothrock
Adams
J. H. Rust
G. W. Hewitt
B. F. Howdyshell
Thomas Campbell
H. L. Frasier
John McQuewen
North Milton
C. L. Wouldward
Henry Lazinka
E. B. Shafer
Fulton
A. C. Henderson
Pilot Rock
W. W. Harrah
John Owings
Willow Springs
W. B. Hinkle
H. Boyten
T. T. Gault
Pitot Rock
Charles Cole
Frank Baker
Adame
M. McCracken
Death of Sister Octavia at St Anthony’s Hospital
Sister Mary Octavian aged 16 died at St Anthony’s hospital at 4 30 yesterday afternoon from a complication of troubles including heart trouble. Funeral at hospital chapel at 1 pm conducted by Father Trevelll. interment in the mission cemetery. Also notes re election of grand officers at Portland convention and a Salem author Muriel Gray’s booklet Birth of Oregon published by Telephone Register McMinnville with views of the northwest and Lewie and Clark exposition souvenir.
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Mary Octavian
St. Anthony's Hospital
Father Trevelll
Mission Cemetery
Oregon
Telephone Register
McMinnville
Muriel Gray
Salem
Northwest
Moorhouse
Lewie and Clark Exposition
Picnic trip to Ladow place ends with ankle sprain alert
About 25 Current Literature club members rode buggies from the city to Mrs. Muat the Ladow’s home on McKay creek. This afternoon J. F. Robinson received a telephone call reporting Mrs. Robinson had sprained her ankle at the Ladow place and he drove out to assist in his buggy.
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Current Literature Club
Montana Wool Sale Sets Record Price in Fergee County
A 340000 pound Montana wool clip from Fergee County sold at 24 4 4 cents per pound, the highest price in decades and a record for the region. In Idaho at Emmett, burglars cracked the post office and depot safes, taking $300 and $20 respectively.
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Fligh
Montana
Bower Brose
Fergue County
Mont
Emmett
Idaho
Depot
Will Return From California Dental Student to Lead Office
Thomas Vaughan, a UC dental college student, graduated last Wednesday and plans to arrive soon to take charge of Dr. E A Vaughan's office while the latter and Mrs. Vaughan tour Europe. Maxie Williams, a juvenile from the Williams Opera company, will be sent to Port Townsend to her guardian. transportation has been arranged for immediate return.
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California
Thomas Vaughan
Dental College
University of California
E. A.J. Vaughan
East Oregonian
Inet
Maxie Williame
Williamea Opera Company
Port Townsend
Wash
Coffman
Negro Barred From Private Box At Star Theater
Oliver Taylor of Portland sued the Star theater for 5000 damages claiming ejectment from a private box and party. The court ruled the theater manager could eject anyone deemed objectionable to patrons. Wheat prospects good for Charles H. Nelson area farmer on trading trip. weeds noted but overall conditions favorable.
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Oliver Taylor
Portland
Star Theater
Loathin Cape
Charles H. Nelsorh
Miss Bessie McBride Leaves County Recorder Office
Miss Bessie McBride deputy in the county recorder’s office departed for Portland to take a position in Glass & Prudhomme’s office.
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Portland
Bessie McBride
County Recorder
Office
Glass & Prudhomme
Reverend Rand to Europe on extended mission trip
Reverend Andreas Bard departs Walla Walla in June for a three month European tour visiting leading centers. Meanwhile heavy frosts near Spokane damaged gardens and early fruit, forcing replants on a large acreage.
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Rand
Europe
Andreas Bard
Walla Walla
Spokane
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OWL Tea House
Christian Church
Worthington
Tallman & Co
Mr. and
Mia
M. Caldwell
Bennett Street
Eagles Aerie
Wall Wallan
Reoho
Fugtet
Octavia
E. E. Clark
Cedar Rapids
Iowa
A. H. Harretwon
Towa
W. J. Maxwell
Grand Ecretary
C. H. Wilkine
Tows
L. E. Sheppard
Philadelphia
Pennsylvania
Juventl
KEN Police Court
Plitin
Jim Dupuis
Harry
Dupuis
Floyd Heathman
Earnest
Todhunter
Warren Eaton
Jall
Young Raton
H. McDonald
Harry Dupuis
Marshal Carney
Rose Campbell
White Bros. Dentiste
H. M. Hamilton
Portland, Oregon
East
Mariget
Roosevelt
Bosto
AlasKa
Stee
V. Stroble
East Court Street
Pendleton Planing Mills
Robert. Forster
Prop
Rockford
Winslow Bros., Jewelers, Opticians
P.O. Blook
Robinson
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