Outlaw Killings End Feared Car Robbery Night
A deadly night of automobile robberies ends with multiple deaths as outlaws battle police. One deputy sheriff, Robert Hoot, is killed, and Elmer Cady dies from a gunshot amid pursuit near First Avenue and Dike Street. The slayer, nicknamed Slackle, is pursued by more than 400 officers and is believed to be part of the Mackie group.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Battin
Bheritt Hobert
Beatt
Mortland
Kimor Cady
Mackie
Vollee Nay “Packie
Yaley Road
Robert
Kart M. Ba
Phot Ant
Elmer Cady
Pal
First Avenue
Pendleton
Denver Ed. Martin
Harrycane Soa
Johnny Noye
Delightful Afternoon at Saturday Club Meeting
Mrs. B M Smith hosted the Saturday Afternoon Club on April 3 at her home. Easter decor and spring quotations framed the event with twelve members and two guests present. Refreshments featured an Easter motif prepared by Mesdames Bennet and Goodwin. The April 17 gathering at Mrs Barnes home will include the annual officer election.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. M. Smin
KE. M. Smith
Killarney
J. Re van Winkle
Cork
Mes
Watts River Shannon
Price
Mesdanios
N. P. Bennet
1. Goodwin
Ore
A. G. Pink
Parma
Wali
Mie
Mary C. McNow
Mere
A. Barnes
Pendleton Farmers Warned Against Non Partisan League
North Lakota farmer Artile Fuster touring Oregon warns wheat growers about the Non Partisan League. He says the movement disguises socialism and boasted backing by bankers and merchants, urging farmers to join the $18 annual membership to fight wares and reduce economic ruin. The speaker cites North Dakota as example and notes organizers use unassuming farm visits to recruit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carners
Noenmerartican Retriival Lenukae de Nok Alrniere” Organtaae
Artile Fuster
Addrens
Pendleton
North Dakota
Oregon
Poster
Waallington
Land and Labor League
Foster
Mortland
Clarke County
Klickitat County
Washington
Thi
Triple Alliance
Exch Hawe
St. Paul
Duluth
Morrow County Lands Offers Strong Investor Inducements
Hymer and Hale Real Estate promotes Morrow County land bargains in Eastern Oregon, claiming Douglas and Brown holdings nearby. Andy and Rufe report profits as prices double. Pioneers of the county invite correspondence and visits, with Hale in Weston this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morrow County
Oregon
Washington
Douglas and Brown
Andy
Rufe
Goold
Morowi County
Hymer & Hale Real Estate
Hale
Weston
Male and Female at Standard Theater Saturday Show
The Standard Theater presents the big picture Male and Female this Saturday night in nine reels. It is touted as one of the season’s greatest pictures and recently shown in large city theaters. Sunday night features Douglas Fairbanks in Mr. Fixit, with Fairbanks delivering his usual performance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Standard
Douglas Fairbanks
Mr. Fixit
Doug
Whitman Crags Photo Discovered in Blue Mountains
In the Blue Mountains of Eastern Oregon Storrs Lyman of Dayton, a Whitman College former student, reports a huge natural crop named in honor of the college. He found it at a ragged peak tip, photographed it, enlarged the image, and presented it to Whitman College. Also notes Kellogg Everbearing strawberries at $1 per hundred plants for summer use. Call at the DeGraw.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blue Mountains
Oregon
Storrs Lyman
Dayton
Whitman College
Whitman Crags
Kellogg
Weston City Ordinance Authorized Bond Issue for Water System
The Weston Oregon Common Council may borrow five thousand dollars to pay for water system repairs and improvements and to cover warrants and other debts. The ordinance requires taxpayer approval at a special election and carries a May 1920 timing with bonds or other means pledged. Mayor J M Banister and Acting Recorder C W Avery signed. Butter Wraps at Leader office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Common Council
Weston
Oregon
City of
City
J. M. Banister
C. W. Avery
Community Notes From Athena a Local News Column
Items recount residents' moves and health concerns. Mr. and Mrs H McArthur retire to California and Portland address. Mrs David Taylore in poor health, niece Utta Gerking to stay with her. McLean family travels to Portland for medical care. Will McLeaf joins them. Mr and Mrs James McLean visit Portland with child for treatment. Watts and Rogers store add revolving screw rack equipment. Templeton newlyweds visit Athens briefly after Seattle marriage. Keen couple tours eastern southern states then California, home near state line. Shrimpf occupy Mansfield residence at Fourth and Jefferson. Kibbe buys former residence. Hadley named next year's high school principal. reception by students confirms continuation under Hall, who leaves for Haines to lead school there.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. McArthur
California
Ankonyettet
Portland
Watts & Rogers
Chance
David Taylore
South Fleet Street
Utta Gerking
Taylor
James McLean
Will McLeaf
Samuel Haworth
Spokane
Pomeroy
Colfax
Joseph H. Templeton
Seattle
Athens
Templeton
Watts
U. of 0
John Keen
Athena
Fred Gross
Keen
Wm. Shrimpf
Mansfield
Fourth and
Jefferson
Schrings
Kibbe
Profeor Hadley
G. W. Hall
Hadley
Hall
Haines
Baker County
Crowded O A C Dorms Highlight Millage Appeal
Ruth Stewart of Oregon Agricultural College argues for the millage tax to fund state schools citing 75 Umatilla County students crammed into inadequate housing. She notes one dorm, student shifts, hosts like Prof Horner turning cattle trails into stories, and cold rooms with heat off at 8:20. The piece stresses funding as essential to operate and urges support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruth Stewart
Umatilla County
Prof. Horner
Horner
Athena
Weston
Hazel Sanders
Kathren Froome
Tus
Water for LaMar School Well Drilled for Pure Drinking Water
A forty four foot well at LaMar school house was drilled by Mr West of La Grange, surface water released, securing a good supply of pure drinking water. Two prospective buyers, Specialist Penland and Bl, nibbling at my home place near Weston. Beat them to it says F D Watts MD.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
LaMar School House
West
la Granie
Penland
Weston
F. D. Watts
M.D
French Troops Occupy Frankfort and Darmstadt
French forces entered Frankfort at 6 20 oclock amid a light German resistance. They moved to seize strategic points and the railroad station. Darmstadt followed, its garrison having left to avoid contact. General De Goutte proclaimed occupation of the area to compel Berlin to honor the agreement with the Allies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Meralg Freneh
Frankfort
Darmstadt
de Goutte
Berlin
All Saints Guild Elects Officers After April Meeting
All Saints Ladies Guild elected officers for the coming year at April 1 gathering hosted by Mrs. J H Price and Mrs. L S Wood. President Mrs. L S Wood. vice presidents Miss Doris Barnes, Mrs. George Proebster Jr., Mrs. John Marvin Price. secretary Mrs. Herman Goodwin. treasurer Mrs. E M Warren. Guests included Mrs. G DeGraw, Mrs. Fisk Sr., Mrs. F C Fitzpatrick. May 6 meeting planned with hostesses Mrs. C E Fisk and Miss Doris Barnes. For Sale: 2000 cultivated acres in Condon Oregon, 900 seeded to Turkey red wheat, fenced with good improvements, price $45 per acre. contact Maurice Fite.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
All Saints’ Guild
J. H. Price
George Proebster Jr
John Marvin Price
Herman Goodwin
E. M. Warren
Louise Rintoul
G. DeGraw
L. S. Wood
Fisk Sr
F. C. Fitspatrick
C. E. Fisk
Doris Barnes
Guild
M. Fitemaurice
Condon
Oregon
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Outlaw
Posse
North Broad Street
Ha T. Wicker
Whitman
Harness Store
Milton
Assails
Partizan League
Able
Weston High School
Sailor Ritchie Davis
Soldier White
Jimmy Duffy
Frakie Fontana
Smiley Fulgham
Red Young
Buddy Stevens
Gene Bartell
Harry Casey
Pendleton American Son
Great County
Bacine
Ringside
O. A.C
LaMar
W. H. Reynolds
Inland Expire Bank Building
A. M. Jensen CO
C. E. Ferguson
Walla Walla, Wash
Freewater Electric Supply House
BverGlass Service
Freewater, Or
A. M. Simmons
Tallman Drug Store
Ladies’ Guild
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