Forty-Two Years Mild Winter of 1861-2 Recalled
J H Stonebreaker of McKay creek visits Athena en route to relatives, recounting early years in the county from 1861. He recalls a mild first winter followed by the state’s worst, with deep snowdrifts and cattle losses. A friend of the Indians, he once thrashed a chief with a willow switch and avoided further conflict. He now lives on his old homestead with his children. Also includes a period obituary noting faith and mourning themes dated Nov 27, 1903.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. H. Stonebreaker
McKay Creek
Athena
Btonebreaker
Us County
Mr. Stonebreaker
Pendleton Hotel
Resolutions of Respect For Lenore Sheridan Mourned
The Woman's Club of Pendleton adopts resolutions of condolence for Mrs. Sheridan on the death of her daughter Lenore. The group expresses sympathy and offers prayers as it remembers Lenore.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Women's
Lenore Sheridan
Woman's Club of
Pendleton
New School House Election to Vote $4000 Bonds
Echo Nov 0 reports a special election on December 12 to approve $4000 in bonds for a new school house. Work on the foundation is complete and rapid completion is planned, with the building expected to be ready by year’s end.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Echo
Trae
Rheumatic Boy to Seek Treatment at Hot Lake
Wine McLaine of Athena traveled to the city with his nephew Hugh McLaine who has suffered rheumatism for years. The boy is now so afflicted that he cannot walk. They hope Hot Lake will provide a cure or relief from the illness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athena
Hot Lake
Wineh MecLaine
Hugh MecLaine
Hig
Waelew
Dismond
Balvation Army Station Seeks New Local Leaders
In Charge of the Post Captain Jennie Boller of Baker City and Cadet Pearl Robinson of Portland are sent to take command of the Balvation Army station here, vacant after Major and Mrs Howells resign.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jennie Boller
Baker City
Pearl Robinson
Portland
Howells
Birthday Party Honoring Mr. Marshal’s Birthday
Mrs EB Po Marshal hosted Mr and Mrs CB Roosevelt and Mr and Mrs TG Halley for a Saturday evening dinner celebrating Mr Marshal’s birthday anniversary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
EB. Po Marshal
Mere
CB. Roosevelt
T. G. Halley
Marshi
New District Proposal Faces a December 21 Vote
A movement to form the Little Walla Walla River Irrigation District advances under 1995 law with a December 21 election set. Locals, split last year, reunite to vote on district formation, leadership, and officers while a shooting event highlights the gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milton
Little Walla Walla
Little
Little Walla Walla River
William Lloyd
J. L. Roe
A. T. Brewer
J. ©. Pritchett
Stolen Coin Cabinet From Rader Store Window
M A Rader mourns loss of a coin rack from his store window. A rare Roman era card and assorted coins were taken Friday evening, later found under a platform at Craigat depot. Estimated value of the collection is 150 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M.A. Rader
Creigat
Rader
Atalan
Guatemil
United States
Paralysis of Bowels Strikes Local Farmer in Hospital
Jerry Brosnan of Upper Butter Creek is critically ill at the hospital with paralysis of the bowels. He reportedly fell ill after eating plume while hauling wheat. A longtime pioneer and cattleman of Morrow County, his illness saddens a wide circle of friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jerry Brosnan
Upper Buttercreek
Brosnan
Mr. Brosnan
Morrow County
Upper Butter Creek
Stillman Sets 106 High on Shooting Day
A group of sportsmen including F. W. Walte H. J. Stillman J. W. Tallman and M. A. Rader spent yesterday afternoon on a shooting excursion at the club grounds Shug Clark W. Gould and others joined the party.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. W. Walte
H. J. Stillman
J. W. Tallman
W. &. Gould
Shug Clark
M. A. Rader
Pendleton Woodmen Camp Elects Clerk At Banquet
Pendleton camp No 41 Woodmen of the World held its annual election and banquet last Saturday night with about 146 members present. The clerk's race between J Walker and John E Bean favored J P Walker who will serve the $600 yearly salary post. J A Lawrey was reelected commander as the lodge room hosted a plentiful banquet and speeches. Pendleton camp remains one of the largest on the Pacific Coast and in thriving condition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pendleton Camp
Pendleton Camp No
Woodmen of the World
J. Walker
John E. Bean
J. P. Walker
J. A. Lawrey
Conanle
Trial of Asa Bh Thomar fon to be heard in Portland
Over sixty witnesses from Umatilla County are subpoenaed for the federal court in Portland to hear the Asa Bh Thomar fon trial. A large turnout of friends and supporters gathers as testimony is prepared, with many leaving for Portland to attend and others already en route.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Umatilla
Thompson Cage
Asa BH Thomar Fon
Portland
High Class Concert Troupe plans city visit
H Nelson from Portland is in the city to arrange a December 11 concert. The group includes J Adrian Eppinger tenor Eva Taylor soprano Sherman D Brown violin, C L Hughes piano and William Rasmus dramatic reader. Nelson seeks subscriptions to fund the guaranty needed to bring the troupe to town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. Nelson
Portland
J. Adrian Eppinger
Eva Taylor
Sire Sherman D. Brown
C. L. Hughes
Wiliam Rasmus
Nelson
John McGuire Arrives to Arrange Three Night Engagement
John McGuire advance manager for the Jesse Shirley company visits Pendleton to organize a three night engagement starting next Monday. An all theater veteran, he recalls Pendleton years ago with early stars and notes the city’s rapid growth since his last visit. He has traveled from Umatilla Landing to Boise City by stage and continues to monitor production plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John McGuire
Jesse Shirley
Mr. McGuire
Pendleton
Oregon
Whellington
Umatilla Landing
Bole City
John Halley
The Echo News Comes to East Oregonian Desk for Price
The Echo News appears in Echo a thriving town and reaches the East Oregonian desk seeking a price on the exchange list. Edited by W J Brown a practical printer, the paper is well patronized and widely read.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ekeho
Echo
East Oregonian
Newa Ie
W. J. Brown
Echo Public School Progress Under Local Management
Echo Public School shows strong progress under Miss Celestine Moorhoude and Miss Duncan in Echo. The two-room school serves about 76 scholars and plans to occupy the new building near the flat by January.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Echo Public School
Echo
Celestine Moorhoude
Duncan
High Price for Hay in Klamath County Stockmen Face Losses
H V Mitchell from Klamath Falls confirms a coalitinn of affairs confronting Klamath County stockmen this season as big dealers have bought up the hay crop at $16 per ton, up from $6 in prior years. An unusually bad winter could cause the greatest livestock losses in county history. Mitchell notes a recent sale of thirty stock cattle at $12 per head, highlighting uncertainty over safe investment levels this winter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. V. Mitchell
Klamath Falls
Klamath County
Ashland
Mitchell
Washington Teachers Association Events in Tacoma and Portland
A notice lists upcoming gatherings including the Washington Teachers association in Tacoma from December 28 to 30 and the National Livestock convention in Portland on January 12 to 16. It also suggests planning Christmas purchases with a PLR.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Teachers’ Association
Tacoma
Portland
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Goodyear
Dindinger, Wilson & CO
Pioneer
Vito Himael
Goodnens
Currow
Guy Heavenly Father
Ty Pendleton
Tallman & CO
Fs. Younger &Son
Mr. Stillman
Thie City
Pacific Coast
Fred Walte
Old Settler
Stillman
Woodmen
Jessie Shirley
the Echo News
Schwarz & Greulich
Props
Main Street
Aly
OWL
Chea
ST. Joe Stor
Big
Boston Stor
Econome
Cole
Worcester
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