Final Examinations Begin for Pendleton High School Class of 1911
The Pendleton high school Class of 1911 enters three days of final examinations marking the close of classroom work. Detailed programs for class day and commencement have been prepared, with a baccalaureate sermon to be preached Sunday at the Methodist Church by Rev. A MacKenzie Mekhrum of Athena.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Church
A. MacKenzie Mekhrum
Athena
Pendleton High School
H. A. Irwin
F. E. van de Walker
Charles Milne
Richard Devine
Chester Fee
Kjiulf
Eee
Glee Club
Pacoreersese
Eese Sens
Clem McCoy
Lincoln
Blanche Badley
Arthur Jordan
Emma Richardson
Thomas Vaughan
Mollie McDill
Nellie Anibal Yoost
Edna Zimmerman
Girls’ Glee Club
H. A. Owens
Nathan Evans
Harriet Young
Louis Anderson
Panama Canal
Marvey McPherson
Edna Gates
Count Tolstoi
Grace Finnell
H. D. Sheldon
The
O. ‘Mall
la Neue Saccessaa
James Hartwell
J. Smith
J. S. Landers
R. E. Storey
A. MacKenzie Meldrum
First Christian Church of
Scrappy Snake Is Killed Near Beaver Valley
A large black snake chased Charles Kline near Beaver Valley, Columbus County, as he bent for a drink. R E Bretsch struck it with a heavy stick. the reptile coiled around the club and was killed after a hard fight. It measured feet 2 1 2 inches thick as a wrist, and locals think it may be the same snake that attacked several people last summer and escaped each time.
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Bloomsburg
Beaver Valley
Columbua County
Charles Kline
R. E. Bretsch
Brelsch
Newsy Notes of Pendleton Court Appearance
John Doe appeared in court this morning and forfeited a five dollar ball for intoxication. Parish Aid to Meet at the rectory Saturday at 3 pm. Presbyterian ladies plan another cooked food sale in Peoples Warehouse basement tomorrow. Ward managers invite state boards of pharmacy health and forestry to Pendleton for September meetings. Fourth of July committee to Athens for Caledonian picnic and to arrange attractions for Pendleton natal day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Doe
the Church of the Redeemer
Ladies of the Presbyterian Church
Peoples Warehouse
Ward of Managers
State Boards of Pharmacy, Health and Forestry
Pendleton
Athens
Athena
Commercial club eyes 50 more members after gains
The board of managers at its weekly luncheon directed the membership committee to renew efforts to recruit new members for the Commercial club. The association reports a 50 percent gain under the new administration and seeks another 50 percent increase.
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Board of Managers
Carnival plans eyed for Athena Roundup by Red Miller
Red Miller, promoter of the carnival tented attractions, was in the city to discuss bringing his show to Athena during the Roundup in connection with the annual Caledonian picnic. Wild West association officers are considering the proposal.
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Red” Miller
Athena
The
Wild West Association
Appointment of County Stallion Inspector Readied
Dr C W Lassen the local veterinary has earned appointment as Inspector of Stations for this county by the state board of stallion registration under the new law effective May 5. He offers to provide information on the provisions to any interested farmer or person.
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C. W. Lassen
State Board of Stallion Registration
Lassen
Matlock Buys Oregon Theater in Full Ownership
W F Matlock received a deed this morning making him sole owner of the Oregon theater. He previously held half interest and has purchased the remaining half from J R Dickson. Matlock plans immediate exterior repairs and may remodel the interior if a new theater is not built.
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Matlock
W. F. Matlock
Oregon Theater
J. R. Dickson
Circus Posters Seek City Dispensation After Ban
Circus men complain after city council forbids cloth signs on buildings within the fire limit. They arrived in their palatial car last night and chased councilmen today to obtain a special dispensation for posting hundreds of yards of cloth signs to advertise their show.
Dam did not break at Umatilla project chooses silence
Report said the Umatilla dam did not break this morning despite floods at the west end. The incident caused general circulation and excitement briefly. A Hermiston telephone report noted a small bee line break delaying train No. 9 briefly but causing no damage.
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Umatilla Project
West End
Hermiston
Cabmen Protest Company Ruling Near Depot
Cahbmen and hackmen in the city complain about a ruling by the O.W. BR. & N. company that forbids stands near the depot and requires staying on Main street a block away from trains. The Commercial club discussed the issue at lunch and referred it to the transportation committee for a compromise.
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Cahbmen
O.W. BR. & N. Company
Main Street
Spokane
Commercial Club
Transportation Committee
Frederick G. Warner Dies After Long County Residence
Frederick G. Warner, about 72, longtime resident of the county and father of Kenneth G. Warner, president of the Umatilla County Woolgrowers' Association, died at his Freewater home on the 17th Inst. He was buried in Olney cemetery after an Episcopal service led by Charles Quinney. Born in Vermont, he worked in business there before moving to Oregon. He and his brother A. P. Warner formed a sheep industry partnership that lasted until ill health ended it about twenty years ago. He lived in the northern county, Pendleton, and near Freewater in recent years. He leaves a widow and several sons and daughters, most residing in the county.
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Frederick Warner
Frederick G. Warner
Kenneth G. Warner
Umatilla County
A. P. Warner
Nouthern
Pendleton
Freewater
Man cannot serve country in public stations
Reflects a belief that men cannot devote required time to public service and to guiding youth, emphasizing the tension between civic duty and development of the next generation.
Honest refusal of praise linked to Diog- Ones
A statement notes that a person who resists undeserved praise is not yet registered with Diog- Ones. The remark links honesty to a lack of affiliation with the organization and questions why true modesty would delay such registration.
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Diog
Quarter Million Land Deals Closed in West End County
Reports from the west end indicate land transactions exceed a quarter of a million dollars. D C Brownell reportedly sold extensive holdings near Umatilla for about 160 000 to Spokane buyers, with 100 acres of W H Skinner and 320 acres of J D Rice included, pushing total price above 200 000. Brownell owned 1200 acres near Umatilla, 400 town lots, and a private irrigation ditch, developed over ten years. A Hermiston deal cites 100 acres of J H Reid Furnas land sold at 400 per acre, Reid having bought it at 175 per acre, showing rising project values.
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D. C. Brownell
Umatilla
Spokane
Brownell
W. H. Skinner
J. D. Rice
Confesses a Murder Iowa Man Implicates Self
Charles Young confessed to murdering Tom McGrath and attempting to murder John Allen in Ottumwa. He ditched the bodies in the Des Moines river and James Allen swam ashore after the river toss. Robbery motive cited with prior robberies in Davenport St. Louis and a tavern hold up last fall.
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Iowa
Ottumwa
Charles Young
Tom McGrath
John Allen
Des Moines
Allen
McGrath
Young
Fred Miller
Santen
Davenport
St. Louis
James Elliott Declared Insane After Confession
In Pittsburg on May 1 James Elliott aged 18 was pronounced insane following an examination after he claimed National Erectors Association officers tried to hire him to dynamite structures. He was sent to the hospital for the insane today and reportedly confessed last night to labor leaders, causing great excitement.
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Pittsburg
James Elliott
National Erectors Association
Elliott
Meyer May Be Ambassador to Berlin
Washington May 19 It is rumored at the State Department that Secretary Meyer is to be appointed ambassador to Berlin The question is whether the ambassadorship is a lower or higher position than a cabinet post In several instances ambassadors have become cabinet officers
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Washington
Way Department
Meyer
Ambareador
Berlin
Teen husband ordered to pay alimony weekly
George Hansen, 17, was ordered by Judge A A Brooks in North City court to pay 3 dollars weekly toward the support of his 16 year old bride Gertrude. Married four months ago they reside at 650 Tenney avenue. The judge warned of jail if the payments stop.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City
Kan
George Hansen
A. A. Brooks
North City
Gertrude
Tenney Avenue
Pride in proper deeds, a common human frailty
A brief reflection notes that people often feel pride about things that should provoke shame. It highlights the tension between outward virtue and inner standards, urging humility and accountability.
May tax city to support college in Spokane
Spokane officials consider a municipal levy to aid the Rockefeller funded higher education plan. Dr. B F Westmore proposes a special tax not exceeding three tenths of a mill, about 20 cents per year per $1000 assessed, to create a fund near $19,000 to $20,000 plus tuition revenue ranging from 360 to 75 dollars annually.
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Spokane
Wash
General Education Board
John D. Rockefeller
Northwest
B. FP. Westmore
Spokane College
College investment urged by Dr Westmore in community plan
Dr Westmore urges a financial proposition stating college investment is the best community asset. The plan aims to aid students in five year courses, cooperate with industry galleries libraries and municipal problem solving, while supporting related institutions. Also notes a new French aero engine with 14 cylinders and individual magnetos. Mary Goddard, world’s oldest Quaker preacher, preached at Brunswick on her 101st anniversary.
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Westmore
Mary Goddard
Brunswick
East Oregonian by Carrier Charge
Local notice advertises East Oregonian delivery by carrier for six pence per month, detailing subscription terms and optional service area.
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East Oregonian
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California
Milton Berries
Jay Bros. Grocery “Quality Grocers
Plane Main
Newsy
Dale
Rothwell
Optometrist
W. E. Hanscom
MT. Hood
Tallman & Co
the Sample Shoe House
McKay
Birch Creek
E. T. Wade
Temple Big
Pendleton, Ors
Pendleton Dye Works
Alta
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