Local social notes highlight visits and illness
Mrs Charles Price and Miss Esther Williams are named in a week of social mentions. Pendleton and Milton guests appear at homes of Cal and Vitapatrick. Miss Vidi Stags visits from Pendleton. Mrs Elmer Tucker improves at home. a baby is born to Mr and Mrs Will Dial. Epworth League and Saturday club events noted. DeMons in Spokane on business. Phinney wins math contest. several residents travel to Portland, Spokane, and Col. Yellin Montana.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Price
Esther Williams
California
Mills College
Robert McEwen
Milton
Jack Cal
Elmer Tucker
C. F. Bulfinch
Will Dial
Weston Mountai
Epworth League
M. Fi
South
W. J. Gould
Richard Morrison
DeMons
Spokane
DeMoss
Leis
Salihg
Josie
Laveliar
Portland
Lavendar
Picifie Telephone & Telegraph Co
Phenseteupolis
Nal
Watts
Url Bra
J. W. Morter
L. A. van Winc Hte
Gertrude van Winkle
Cine
Whitman College
Ennu Barnett
A. J. Fave ‘Feet
Weston
Patelarch
Ralph Tucker
Sint Gladys
Local notes and holiday reports from the community
Notices of subscription renewals and rates drift into seasonal items. The lead mentions subscription exiles and renewal prompts, then shifts to a parade of community happenings: a ship voyage to the islands, church programs, Christmas dinners, charitable gifts, lodge meetings, social entertainments, and local news items. The text also records lost and found items, a car delivery, and a brief obituary-like insurance note.
Information Wanted P T Harbour Enumerator Weston Yiernity
Information is sought from households in Weston and vicinity over the coming weeks. Enumerators request heads of households to prepare lists with ages, parents birthplaces, and citizenship details, and to provide figures on land, farming, and livestock for statistical census purposes. A severe penalty attaches to any disclosure by census officials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. T. Harbour
Conaus
Fred
Death of Mrs Forest Mra Malling Ferest Widow of Inte Jogoph
Mrs Forest Mra Malling Ferest widow of Inte Jogoph Forest died at Walls Wal on Sunday night following an arterial operation to relieve stomach trouble. Born in Marion County Oregon 62 years ago she lived on a farm south of Athena before moving to Walla Walla. Survived by children Bayar Adams George C Montana Francis Marzuerite Nova Wid May of Walla Walla. Interment planned in Pendleton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Malling Ferest
Walls Wal
Marion Eountyy
Oregon
Athena
New Year Greeting From KR Wall For Patrons
A New Year greeting from KR Wall expresses gratitude to patrons and friends for their support in 1920. The message hopes for continued friendship, goodwill, and prosperity, pledging prompt attention and care in future work and promising to merit their esteem and trust.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wall
Nome Loses Its Last Paper
Nome Alaska residents face no regular news report during winter as the Nugget, Nome’s only newspaper, suspends publication due to dwindling readership and rising costs. Once a major gold camp, Nome’s newspaper scene declines with winter steamship delays and a shrinking audience.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nome
Alaska
Anglo American Firm Buys German Diamond Fields
London dispatch reports a 95 million pound purchase by an Anglo American company of all German private and state interests in diamond fields that were part of former German South West Africa. Protests arise over secrecy of the deal and possible undue influence in political circles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Aespatch
Exchange ‘Telegraph Company
Johannesburg
Germany
Damnond
German Southwest
Afrien
Weather and Crops Reflect Eastern Oregon Winter
typical winter weather in Eastern Oregon last week brought rain snow fog and low to moderate winds. farmers report soil moisture good for summer crops with ground in excellent condition and moisture ready for use. spring renewal expected with some grain sowing planned despite limited moisture and a few delays noted. local merchants in Athena and Walla Walla offer prompt seed and loader shop services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oregon
Jen
Umatilla County
California
Notice to Creditors in the Matter of J M O Hara Deceased
County Court of Orgran Umatilla County issues notice to all persons with claims against J M O Hara deceased. Executor T J O Hara requests filings with vouchers at Weaton Oregon within ten months from December 4 1911.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orgran
Umatilla
J. M. O'Hare
T. J. O'Hara
Dm. O
Weaton
Oregon
Omarra
J. M. O'Hara
Also Mentioned on This Page
Dodge
Weston Garage
R. G. Saling
C. Vitapatrick
Port
Miss Vidi Stags
Pendleton
Rev
Mrs. E. W
SE. Powell
Paveday
Col. Yellin
Montana
Edna Bellamy
Hunge
Baker
Uarry Hooper
Charles Schan
Christane
R. L. Reynauds
Reynaud
H. A. Downts
San Prancinco Janumey J
Thie Walian Islands
Adler
Lahania
Mani
T. M
Seattle
Meera
United Brethren Church
Andy Larsen
Ralph Ab
Glenading Larsen
W Ta Walkern
Lilian Fredericks
John Dupuis Hums
Christman
Wilum Harbour
Mrs. Forest
Paya
Walla Wella
Loader
GAIN
Weston Mercantile Co
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