Weston and area residents noted in July events
Visits from Washtucna to Weston include Mr and Mrs George Phillips and Dr and Mrs C H Smith. Anna O Sullivan of Portland guests of Mr and Mrs H Goodwin. War census arrest of Carl Knapp near Milton. John M Bowman of Pendleton killed wife then died by suicide. Fire disaster in Indian Valley Idaho left Elmer Chapin's house destroyed. Weston hosted flag pole erection with help from W L Robbins. Civil Service exam for rural carrier positions at Weston and nearby post offices. Weston crop outlook shows potential bumper wheat yields. Katherine Lieuallen celebrated tenth birthday with 23 friends. Gra ham boys accused in house rummaging at Mrs Lotha King's. truant officer to hear case. Arthur Wright dies after appendectomy in Pendleton. funeral in Weston. Fourth of July celebrated in Athena with notable program led by Mayor Watts and speaker Will Peterson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Porter Graham
Lotha King
King
Graham
John Hailey
Arthur Wright
Pendleton
Weston
L. Nolte
John Bonewitz
C. F
Wright
Helix
Athena
Athena Park
Homer J. Watts
Will M. Peterson
Soldier on furlough guards bridges in Cascades
Corpl Floyd from Company K Second Washington visits relatives while on short duty furlough. He helps guard bridges in Eagle gorge in the Cascades and enjoys the life and vicissitudes of a soldier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Floyd
Company K
Second
Washington
Eagle Gorge
Cascades
Russians Launch Offensive in Galicia Advancing Front
Vetrograd reports Russia has resumed the offensive in Galicia. More than 16 900 prisoners and guns taken as troops smash fortified Austro German positions at Brezezany and Koniuchy led by War Minister Kerensky. The front advances under favorable conditions with Kerensky urging troops forward.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vetrograd
Russia
Gi Hela
Kerensky
United States
Kerenaky
Brezezany
Koniuchy
Black Panther and Other Notable Black Animals Traits
Notes describe distinctive black animals including the black panther the black horse the black cobra and the black mouse. The text highlights vigor danger and untamable traits associated with these black creatures.
Whaleback steamer collision shocks Milwaukee riverfront
The Whaleback steamer Christopher Columbus backing from a pier collided on the Milwaukee River. A water tank fell from a five story warehouse onto a deck, killing 9 men and women and injuring about 13. Labor unions skip Washington conference. mutual aid and trade union talks planned for September 17 in Switzerland Portland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milwaukee
Wik
Chica
Washington
Amation of Labor
International Conference of Trades Unions
Brookholm
Switzerland
Fragmented Text on Rich Europe Areas and Artichoke Origin
Fragmentary OCR mentions Rich Rownania and Rortmanta as wealthy European areas and cites the United States and Tudor as large growing economies. It also discusses a non botanical artichoke type, said to originate from Tarhary and spreading along the Mediterranean coast from Morocco to Palestine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rownania
Rortmanta
Europe
United States
Tudor Te
Offielda Lee Widdle Claw
Tarhary
Africa
Mediterranean
Morocco
Palestine
Administrator's Notice of Filing Final Account
Administrator CHAS. J. CARTER, estate of Martin B. Olson, Deceased, files final account with Umatilla County Court Pendleton Oregon. Hearing set July 30 1917 in the County Court Room to hear objections and finalize the estate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State of
Oregon
Umatilla
Martin B. Obon
Natute
Alvelock
Pendleton
Unvatilla County
Chas. J. Carter
Martin
Olson
Also Mentioned on This Page
Clothcraft King
Rex
Thors
Belmont
Firetelans
Weston Mercantile CO
George Phillips
Washtucna
C. H. Smith
Portland
Anna O'Sullivan
Mrs. H. Goodwin
John M. Bowman
C. ©. Turner
Enterprise
Jack Chapin
Elmer
Indian Valley
Idaho
W. L. Robbins
W. L
United States Civil Service Commission
Hermiston
Katherine Lieuallen
R. Lieuallen
H. L. Hedrick
Anna Lavender
Katherine
Ora Webb
Joe Lucas
Carter Dan P
Smythe Carter & Smythe Lawyers
Galicia
Butter—Creamery
Kege—Ranch
Valley
Mohal
Perth
Weston Leader Shop
Weston Meat Market
A.P. Perry
Weston Transfer Co
Davis & Ellis
Ollie
Watts
H. A. Brandt
Weston, Ore
G. S. Newsom
Pont Buikling
Sully Taxis
McBride
Joan
G. Lucas Real Estate and Loans
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