Class Day Programs Delight Large Audience
Seniors of the high school held class day exercises at the Christian church before a large audience. Miss Josephine Cameron presided with an array of solos orations and readings from Edith Johnson Mary Rust Elva Turner Rita Howland Louise Grey Irmal Mann Fred Milne Albert Warner and others. The event closed with the farewell address by Josephine Cameron and a planned graduation program Friday at Frazer theater with Superintendent Ackerman. A lodge reception with music and brief addresses followed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christian Church
Josephine Cantéron
Edith Johnson
Mary Rust
Count Tolstoi
Pandora
Elva Turner
Edgar Smith
Bernice Ruppe
Rita Howland
Louise Grey
Irmal Mann
Alexander Hamilton
Fred Milne
Albert Warner
Josephie Cameron
Frazer Theater
Ackerman
Farewell Reception for Prof and Mrs Conklin
A farewell reception will honor Prof and Mrs B B Conklin on Monday evening May 25. It is hosted by Damon ia Temple of Frathbone Slaters and Damon Lodge No 4 Knights of Pythias in a community event marking their departure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. M. Henderson
K. of P
Mra
J. W. Maloney
T. G. Montgomery
Agnes Fletcher
Rathbone
Prof
Mra. B. B. Conklin
Damonia Temple of Frathbone Slaters
Damon Lodge No. 4
Knights of
Van Winkle Passes Through City on Survey Work
Frank J. Van Winkle formerly of Weston now residing in Portland, a noted young poet, travels from Weston to Portland. He serves as a government survey examiner and recently returned from the Chippewa Indian reservation where he surveyed and received government land surveys. He has written for the Sunday Oregonian and counts many Northwest friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank J. van Winkle
Weston
Portland
Chippewa Indian Reservation
Sunday
Oregonian
Northwest
McBain to the Penitentiary in Oregon
Sheriff Blakeley of Waldown and Sheriff Binkeley of Wallowa county transported McBain the Iowa county murderer toward Salem to begin a life sentence for killing two men who had jumped his claim. McBain wore an Oregon boot to prevent escape.
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Binkeley
Wallowa County
McBain
Salem
Oregon
Blakeley
Waldown
Joe
William Blakeley
Western Union Official Visits Local Offices
R T Reid, superintendent for Oregon Washington Idaho and Montana as far east as Helens, visited the city this morning. He found the local offices in a highly satisfactory condition under Manager Hart. Reid departed on the morning train for Spokane.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. T. Reid
Western Union Telegraph Company
Oregon
Washington
Idaho
Montana
Helens
Hart
Mr. Reid
Spokane
California
Thin
Worthington
O. R. & N. Company
Oklahoma Cyclone Kills Relative During Snyder Visit
Mrs. Charles F. Brown of this city receives word that her cousin and cousin's husband were killed in a cyclone that struck Snyder Oklahoma. The couple were visiting Snyder at the time of the disaster.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles F. Brown
Kansas
Snyder
Okla
Stage Overturned Near Enterprise Inward Trip
Travelers from Wallowa county report the Ellgin Joseph stage tipped over near Enterprise on the inward trip. The accident happened at night and the crowded vehicle caused no serious injuries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wallowa County
Enterprise
Pendleton Day to be celebrated at the fair
Pendleton Day plans include a special daylight excursion July 6 from Milton to Portland on the Oregon Railroad and Navigation Company. Round trip fares from Milton, Athena, Weston, and Adams set at 6.26, Pendleton 6, tickets valid seven days and refundable on any train. Homer H. Hallock promotes Pendleton participation, expects large turnout and a strong Pendleton presence at the Lewis and Clark Exposition with ceremonies at Celilo and coordinated river arrangements.
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Milton
Portland
Pendleton
H. H. Hallock
Homer H. Hallock
Umatilla County
Athena
Weston
Adama
Hallock
Oregon
Halleck
East Oregonian
Inland Empire
Dalles
Heppner
Denver
Salt Lake
City council may vote on joint machinery purchase
Tonight the city council is expected to again take up street improvement and a plan for cooperative machinery purchase with the county. Mayor Matlock says a committee may be appointed to confer with county commissioners. Bean, Walker and likely Gillan show support for buying a rock crusher and screens for the city, while the county would buy a roller.
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Matlock
Messrs
Bean
Walker
Blank ballots prepared for local option vote in three precincts
The county clerk and deputies are sending blanks for the local option election on June 5 in the precincts of North Milton South Milton and Valley. Election judges will be the same as last time: North Milton J W Arnold A Hopson and William Loyd. South Milton Daniel Kirk H L Fraaier and H M Cockburn. Valley W J Goodman James Kirk and T M Lewis.
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North Milton
South Milton
Valley
J. W. Arnold
A. Hopson
William Loyd
Daniel Kirk
H. L. Fraaier
H. M. Cockburn
W. 3. Goodman
James Kirk
T. M. Lewis
Attorney Will R King Seeks October Trial in Milton Irrigation Case
Will R King, attorney for Peacock Mills of Milton, traveled to Walla Walla this morning representing the firm in the irrigation dispute with Milton district settlers. He says the case may be ready for trial by the October term of the church? court. Significant preparation is needed due to the case’s complexity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Will R. King
Peacock Mills
Milton
Walla Walla
King
Chrewit
North Western lines officer issues Lewis and Clark fair folder
Charles J. Gray, traveling passenger and freight agent, distributes a new folder describing the Lewis and Clark fair and the Northwest. An edition of 25,000 has been sent out. It features illustrations of the fair and Portland’s environs and serves as an attractive, useful information collection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles J. Gray
Northwestern Lines
Northwest
Portland
Funeral for Joseph Dunn Moved to 10 A M
The funeral for the late Joseph Dunn is moved from 2 PM to 10 AM tomorrow. It will begin at Baker & Folsom undertaking parlors and proceed to services at the church or cemetery, conducted by Rev. Robert Warner of Thompson Street Methodist Church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Dunn
Baker & Folsom Undertaking
Robert Warner
Thompson Street
Divorce suit filed by Stella Lawrence against Thomas J Lawrence
Stella Lawrence starts divorce action in Missouri with 1897 marriage and 1903 desertion by the husband cited as the grounds for separation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stella Lawrence
Thomas J. Lawrence
Missouri
New Bickers Manager At Umntilla Hotel
Parker of Umntilla arrives on the evening train as the successor to H. E. Bickers and takes over as manager of the Bickers hotel.
Marriage License Teawed
A marriage license was issued today to Wallace LeRoy Rose and Oniska M. Rove. Both residents of this county.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wallace LeRoy Rose
Oniska M. Rove
Epidemic of Whooping Cough Hits Weston Area
An epidemic of whooping cough is raging in Weston and vicinity with several cases especially severe. The report notes a growing number of infections and urges vigilance among residents and medical staff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Weston
Drunks Peary and Pete Fined in Police Court
In the police court this morning Ed Peary and Pete Indian were each fined six for being drunk on the streets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ed Peary
Pete
Son Born to Mr and Mrs Frank O Gara on Johnson Street
A nine pound boy was born to Mr and Mrs Frank O Gara at their Johnson Street residence. The birth announcement notes the newborn’s weight and the parental names, in concise local newspaper style.
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Frank O'Gara
Johnson Street
Deputy Warns Firms to Enforce Fish Screen Law
Deputy Game and Fish Warden Joe Nolf told firmers irrigation ditch and mill owners to enforce Section 2064 requiring wire screens over ditches canals and mill races to prevent fish from entering. Violators face misdemeanor charges with fines from 50 to 1000 dollars plus costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Nolf
Fish Commissioner
Opening of the Portage Railway Announces Special Train
A Portland committee on arrangements for the Portage railway opening meets this afternoon. Final details are pending but a special train will run from Portland to Celic for the ceremony, with the party returning by river. The congressional party and likely the Vice President will be aboard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oregon Daily Journal
Portland
Celiic
Congressional Party
United States
First Sunday Closures in North Yakima by City Council
For the first time in North Yakima, the elaboone? of the place were closed all day on Sunday May 1 by order of the city council under penalty of license revocation.
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North Yakima
Ladies Health Aid Promises Quick Relief
A vintage advert touts Hosteller's Stomach Bitters as the best medicine for women, claiming it cures backache sick headaches cramps dizziness fainting spells sleeplessness constipation indigestion dyspepsia and kidney troubles, urging delicate women to try it.
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OWL Tea
Mother's Pride
Josephine Cameron
Exerciass
Conklins
Knights
Reathbone Sisters
Tallman @ Co
Merv
Oklahoma
Celilc
Upper
Wheelwright
Chamber of Commerce
Thi
Open River Association
Celilo
Council
New Bickers
Chasing Rainbows
Nolf
the Dalles
Hostetter
Polydore Moens, Prop
Shrine
KINP
East
Roosevelt
Alaska
Stroble
East Court Street
Ike
Pective
Pendleton Planing Mills
Robert. Forster
Prop
Rockford
Winslow Bros., Jewelers, Opticians
P. O. Block
Robinson
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