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Newspaper
Weston Leader
Location
Weston, Oregon, United States of America
Date
May 05, 1916
Page
3
Milton notes a Sunday visit by Miltonite Malley and mild town chatter on dances at Milton Freewater, property deals, court actions, a ditches and oiling plan for Weston streets, a car wreck near Hive Mountain, and plans for the Woodmen district convention at Athena May 17 with students from Pendleton Weston Athena and Adams attending.
Reports detail a Huntington Beach accident injuring Preston with serious injuries but potential recovery. A WesTon barber shop was broken into with clothes and a collar stolen, and twenty one cents taken from the till. May Day at Weston schools featured a May pole dance and gift baskets for teachers. Montana migration and mining activity noted with 500 immigrants daily. Fishing trips yield catches on Couse and Pine creeks. Auto accident injures Miss Templeton and Miss Saling. May visits from Oregon City. Ben Walden receives East Oregonian mention. John Bonewits ships a 150 pound hog to market.
Bernard B E Anderson known as Barney Anderson, a Democratic candidate for Umatilla County commissioner, clarifies he is not a Republican candidate. A large landowner, wheat rancher in Fulton precinct, he emphasizes economical county administration, tax relief, and understanding county needs. He appeals for votes in the May 19, 1916 primary.
A deputy sheriff linked to county politics comes under scrutiny over alleged improper influence in the Republican primaries. The May 19 activity centers on internal party dynamics and county officials.
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