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VOLUME 43
ATHENA, UMATILLA COUNTY, OREGON, FEBRUARY 14, 1930
NUMBER 7
FIEUNER OUT OF ;
I PRIMARY CONTEST
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U. S. District Attorney Says
f His Entrance Would Be
j a Mistake.
i Portland. United States District
Attorney George Neuner will hot be a
candidate for the Republican nomina
tion for governor. He so stated Tues
day in a formal announcement, in
which he said in part: .....
"After considering the situation se
riously, I have come to the firm con
v elusion that it would be a mistake
for me to enter the contest, and
therefore have decided to stay out.
I "The duties of the United States
attorney are numerous and arduous,
and from present indications of pend
ing legislation in . congress, these
duties are likely to be multiplied and
the responsibilities increased within
the next few months, which will re-
. ' tin.. affAV.fi ATI Wltta
quiic uiviv fciiuv oiiu fcvv.v... ......
there is no departmental objection to
entering such a contest while holding
the office of United States attorney
nor is it a transgression of its rule
yet, one would be seriously handi
capped in trying to wage a vigorous
campaign, such as I would want in
case of my entry in order that I
might merit ths confidence of ' my
...-...;,.. at fVlA OflTMA fimA t.TV
to do justice to the office."
Late last week State Treasurer Tom
Kay formally announced that he, too,
' would not seek the office.
This limits the Republican con
tenders to four, Senator J. E. Bennett
of Multnomah, Senator Charles' Hall
of Coos and Curry, Senator Henry L.
Corbett (resigned) of Multnomah and
Governor . W. Norblad of Clatsop
county, and it is certain that these
four are in the race to stay regard
less of whatever other candidates may
enter later. " ..
Steelhead Trout Fishing
- ' Should Be Good ,ls Said
That fishing for steelhead" -trout
should be better than formerly, for
this season, is the belief prevailing
among local anglers. This exception
i3 due to the fact that most of the
run passed up the lower river from
; the sea, through commercial fishing
grounds while the river was frozen
over, thus -avoiding thousands being
taken by nets.
The steelhead comes up the rivers to
spawn and if not molested will jour
ney to tributaries of the Umatilla,
4.1, "nrllrt T7JUo artA nVier river of
tilC t t ana irnun "
Eastern Oregon and Washington.
; It is thought that the run is now
opposite the mouth of the Umatilla,
and whenever the proper stage of
water affords their passage, large
numbers of these fish will enter that
stream.' :.? ".
, ! The best place for steelhead fishing
in the Umatilla river, is north of
Hermiston, at a point where ' the
river bottom is seamed with narrow
channels, in the bedrock. Local
anglers " are getting their tackle in
shape for a foray against these big
trout when they enter the river.
Athena Playa Wa-Hi Tonight .
' Notified that the Echo high school
basketball teams would not play the
scheduled games with Athena tonight.
Coach Miller got in 'touch with Wa-Hi
at Walla Walla, and was successful
in securing a game for this evening
on the local court. This will be the
last game played by Athena high
school on the: home floor. Monday
night, of next week, Athena goes to
,f -Weston for the second scheduled
romo until Weston hicrh. This will
be the last scholastic game of the
season.
Girl On Submarine
Miss Dealtry Bean, daughter of Mr.
and Mrs. R. E. Bean of the Free
water Times is a member of the high
cchool faculty at Hilo, Hawaii, where
she is instructor in English. Miss
Eean recently enjoyed the experience
of boarding a submarine, the U. S.
-19, in the harbor at Hilo., The
Times prints an interesting descrip
tion of the submarine, written by the
young lady.
- 111 With Smallpox ,
Beryl Hodgen, athletic director at
The Dalles high school, is Quarantin
ed in that city, afflicted with small
pox. It is reported that members of
The Dalles basketball team, of which
Mr. Hodgen Is coach, are also down
with smallpox. A basketball game
scheduled with Mac-Hi was cancelled
cn account of The Dalles quintet be
ing unable to play, ;
Fire Dstrnva Barn
' A barn and its contents was total
ly destroyed by fire on the Tardiff
farm, north of Pendleton, Saturday.
A large amount Of grain and hay and
farm imDlements burned. The loss
estimated at from $10,000 to $12,000
:s covered by insurance. ,
Tractor School Held
At Walla Walla, Was
Attended By Local Men
Walla Walla.Tha annual tractor
school of the A. E. Page Machinery
company opened Monday and , con
tinued through Tuesday and Wednes
day, at the company's quarters at
123 East Alder.. The school was for
the benefit of those owning tractors
or in any way interested in tractors
and tractor methods, and farmers of
Walla Walla and Umatilla counties
were in attendance. . -
O. R. Zentner and J. P. Goss of the
Caterpillar " Tractor company, con?
dieted the school, assisted by the
members of the Page Machinery com
pany which handles the Caterpiller
tractors in Walla Walla and Pendle
ton. O. R. Zentner is the field service
man of the Caterpillar Tractor com
pany, in charge of the maintenance
department, while Mr. Goss of Iowa
State college is an expert on power
farming.. ;.. - -T
The tractor school started at 9
o'clock each morning during the three
days, lunch being served in the Page
building at 12' o'clock. The school
closed about 5 o'clock in the after
noon. There were approximately 300
to 350 people attended the tractor
school last year, and with the accomo
dations provided by the new addition
to their building, the Page company
expected to have more than BOO peo-
pie attend the school during the tnree
days. - -':. .-.--.
The lectures were .accompanied by
motion pictures illustrating the var
ious uses and the ways of taking care
of a tractor. The lectures were short,
each followed by demonstrations. All
of the various types of Caterpillar
tractors were on display in the show
rooms along with other types of ma
chinery for power farming.
The lectures and motion pictures
gave particular attention to the lubri
cation and care of the tractor and
presented many new ideas .for the
care and maintenance, of the , farm
tractor.. All of the common uses of
tractors and power machinery on
farms and in other industries in tnis
part of the country was considered at
the school, while charts " and dia
grams as well as moving illustrations
were displayed showing correct use,
lubrication and care tf the tractorr
Luncheonette Opens Tomorrow
Mr. anH Mrs. O. O. Stephens and
Mrs. A. A. Kimball formerly of Ath
ena announces the opening tomor
row of the "Stephens Luncheonette,"
an attractive lunch room in Pendle
ton. ' Apple green is- the prevailing
color used in the decoration and with
vase and orchid linens, makes a .most
invitinp setting for the delicious food
which will be served there. . A steam
table will be employed for keeping
the food piping hot. The two host
ess are far famed for their prowess
as excellent cooks and coupled with
popular prices the new venture prom
ises to be a success. In connection
with the luncheonette Is an unusually
attractive dining room which may be
reserved for luncheon parties fol
lowed by bridge, tables and necessary
equipment being; provided. Athena
people are especially invited to at
tend the opening tomorrow, when the
owners will be ready to receive
guests and show them over the prem
ises. - . ' ', , '
Milton Defeats Athena
Milton town team defeated Athena
once more in a fast, rough game play
ed at Milton Wednesday evening. The
f core was 30 to 24. These two teams
will meet again Wednesday night,
February 19, on the Athena floor and
they expect to turn tables on Milton.
This will be the last game with the
lads from over the hill, and then the
locals will play the Helix "Red
Devils" two games which will prob
ably close the schedule for this year.
Manager Lawerence Pinkerton says
for everybody to be sure and be
there for the remaining games, be
cause you are sure to get your
money's worth. . . ,J';-,-
Hospital Head Dies ' ;
Miss Ruth Wade, known to many
Athena people as the superintendent
of the Walla Walla Valley General
hospital, died at that institution
Wednesday evening. Death resulted
from a short illness' which began
with tonsilitis Saturday last Mirg
Wade, wno was esteemed by all who
knew her, was a graduate of St.
Mary's nurses school and was a
members of the Washington State
Nurses association. Her parents re
side at Prescott, Wash.
To Be Sausage and Chops
The report comes from Omaha that
"Dazzler."' one of the best known
hogs in the world, will soon be sau
sage and pork chops. The animal,
which was exhibited an over me
country because of its aise, was sold
to a packing house. "Dazzler" at one
time weighed 1,365 pounds and mea
sured seven feet two inches from the
tip of his nose to the tip of his tail.
Hermiston Hospital
The Medical Hospital at Hermlston
was opened to patients this week.
Miss Bertha Banks of Eugene, is in
charge of the new hospital
New Webjoot Football-Coach Arrives
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Here Is the latest picture of Dr. Clarence W. Spears, formerly head coach
at Minnesota, who becomes head football mentor at the University of Oregon.
Dr. Spears toon will start an Intensive spring session that will take two
months.. ,;-:' ir .-.;
, University of Oregbn, Eugene Dr.
Clarence W. Spears, coach at the Uni
versity of Minnesota,, has been en
gaged to become head football coach
at the University of Oregon, and will
report on the campus here In time
for spring practice. ' - ,
Expressions', of congratulation for
the signing At Dr. Spsnrs has em in
from every section at the stilt e. His
splendid reputation not only cn the
gridiron but in other educational work
as well highly Qualifies him -tor the
position, It Is declared by those who
know him.
"Dr. Spears, theory Is that highly
successful football, Bound scholarship
and generous high-mindedness go
hand in hand," it was declared by Dr.
Arnold Bennett Hall, president of the
university, when Dr. Speara had
agreed to come here. "This makes
him fit perfectly into the professorial
theory of coaching that we are work
ing out in connection with our school
of physical education.
"Dr. Spears will be professor of phy
sical education and have charge of
training men for football coaching.
With him as the key man in this new
development we may look forward to
putting the training of football coach
es on a scientific and educational
basis.. "!;;'' M r;!'-:' -'-
"Our school of physical education
is already internationally known be
cause of its research activities and the
scientific character of its - training.
With Dr.- Speara bringing to it his
technical con i us, enthusiasm and per
sonality we are confidently expecting
a steady and sound development in
the direction of still greater renown.
"Dr. Spears will receive a total
salary of $11,500, of which the major
portion, ?G,500, will be paid by the As
sociated Students for coaching foot
ball. The University will make the
customary contribution of f 3.SO0, and
the health service will pay from stu
dent fees $1,500 for his work as Uni
versity physician.' In point of salary
Dr.' Spears will rank fifth among the
coaches in the Pacific Coast Confer
ence. ,
"Doubtless the taxpayers of the
state will want to know their rela
tion to tbia new adjustment which
Involved a total compensation of $3,
000 more annually than was paid to
the preceding coach. It'muct te re
membered first, that athletics Ij in
the hands of the Associated Students
and that the state's' Contribution cf
1Q annually to the coach's coiapan
Is the same amount thnt was
paid to his predecessor and Is more in
the nature of an Investment than an
expense. ,
"In the last ten years the Associated
Students have made a contribution to
building and equipment alone, from
athletic receipts and fees that the stu
dents voted themselves,- of $274,659:
Tha-Unlverslty's h ct! the. coach's
salary . during this period has been
$17,000. The capacity of the students
to make these substantial contribu
tions to the University depends large
ly upon the efficiency of the coach.
The greater the reputation and abil
ity of the coach, the greater is the
Income that the Associated Students
receiver and-the surplus of which In
turn they invest in permanent im
provements to the University. In ad
dition to paying some of the salaries
of men engaged in teaching in the
school of physical education and pro
viding Instructors In the other fields
of lnter-collegiate athletics, they have
recently purchased ; thirty acres of
land greatly needed as an addition to
the campus and have erected Mo
Arthur Court at a cost of about $200,
000. "It would seem clear from the above
that the employment of. a man of out
standing national reputation as a foot
ball coach will greatly Increase the
capacity ct the Student Body to carry
on tho activities which in ten years
have saved the taxpayers otthe state
over i a quarter million dollars, and
that the state's contribution of $3,500
annually .. cs. a means of encouraging
the students and giving official sanc
tion and participation in their splen
did servicfi is amply Justified. .
"There la no doubt but that there
is a decided tendency to over-emphasize
the importance of athletics in
higher edacatlon. The best solution
that I know to thU oyer-cmphasis Is
to place athletics in the charge of men
who believe In education first and who
see In athletics only a moans .to a
larjer educational end. Dr. Spears has
won a reputation C3 being a great and
Inspiring teacher. - He will soon win
the confidence and admiration of stu
dent hedy and public alike, and the
Picstige that will, bo thrown solidly
behind the educational program and
Ideals cf th University of Oregon.
Th'.s program ar.d tlicsa Ideals we
have talked over tccethcr for hours
and he comes to Oregon determined
to make a great football team and Just
as determined to he a successful
champion of the finest Ideals of cdu
cation and of life- that the University
of Ore.:oa is striving to serve."
Nutrition Specialist
Helen J. Sampson, county nurse,
reports that Mrs. J. P. Stewart,
nutrition specialist, who ' recently
completed a course at Columbia Uni
versity, New York City, has kindly
given her services in the interests of
the health work in Umatilla county.
She has accompanied the county
purse on several occasions and given
talks to high school and upper grade
pupils.
Judge Sharpsteia 111 ' '
Judge John L. Sharps tein of Walla
Walla, has been ill at his home since
Wednesday of last week, and unable
to be at the courthouse. His daugh
ter Helen, now Mrs. Frank C. Paine,
arrived from Spokane to be with
him.' "' ' "
Waldo Vincent Dead,
, Waldo L. Vincent passed away at
Ferndale Friday morning, and the
funeral was held Sunday afternoon at
2:30 o'clock from "the Methodist
Church with Rev. T. S. Wheeler of.
ficiating. , Interment was made in the
I. 0. O. F. Cemetery at Milton. The
deceased was born at Heppner on
January 8 ,1888, and has lived in
the Freewater vicinity practically all
his life, v I
Urges Lumber Traffic
Adequate tariff protection for the
lumber industry as a means of stimu
latlng employment and insuring, the
future prosperity of the Northwest
was stressed in a message from Gov,
A. W. Norblad of Oregon to President
Hoover. "
McKehrie RapSxWheat ...
Speculator In His Ad
dress At Walla Walla
' Walla Walla. -"The federal market
ing act was passed solely for the
purpose of aiding the farmer, and
the federal farm board was appointed
to carry out the provisions of the act,
so if others are hurt in the process
it will be regrettable as far as they
are concerned, but it cannot be help-
ed.- -,; vv: ';.
So declared : former Governor
Samuel R." McKelvie, of Nebraska,
grain member of the federal farm
board, in "a " talk at the Chamber of
Commerce rooms Wednesday after
The speaker hit speculators I and
warned against overproduction 'dur
ing his talk. ?nd m it he spared no
words. . " - r. ... '.; : "
Speculating, in grain, . he '.declared
is harmful and injurious. . Often in
one week the volume of business done
cn the Chicago wheat exchange is
equal to the total production for a
year. - Speculative interests dissemin
ate information for the Bole purpose
of influencing the buying or selling of
wheat, he asserted. ,,. ,jr
'.."The price seems to be affected by
the course of the wind or anything
else,"- he declared. "The farm board
feels, that in view of such conditions
the effects are very harmful. .
. "The denression In . the . nrlce ' of
wheat in the last few. days was blam
ed by the speaker on. speculators with
ulterior motives, 'who have been seek
ing to discredit the "farm board be
fore it had opportunity i to demon
strate merits of the agricultural act.
"The federal farm board? has-in
mind only the man on the farm and
to serve him so well that he will gain
the largest possible return. Our only
object is to serve the American farm
er." .. f. -'' ?.- ,v-H r'.
A number of Athena farmers went
to Walla Walla and heard Mr. Mc
Kelvie speak. They report a large
number of Umatilla county farmers
in attendance at the meeting. " f
Agent Urges a Change -In
Tax Levying Time
To Benefit the Farmers
" Walla WaliaiFarm relief of a
most substantial kind can be given
to wheat growers by the next legis
lature, according to A. W. . Kasten,
local county agent, if the legislature
will change the time of levying per
sonal property taxes from March to
June or July. .
Yearly, according to Kasten, farm
ers in Washington have been forced
to dump large amounts of grain on
"the .market in February, in order to
avoid losses from tax assessments.
Average range of prices from Feb
ruary to July would permit orderly
selling. . - , t ,. .
The problem is greater this year
than ever before. Farmers have held
to wheat on promises of higher prices
from several , sources, including the
federal farm relief board. Approxi
mately 60 per cent of last year s crop
is still in possession of growers.
Prices recently hava been on the
downgrade and farmers fear this con
dition will continue until March 1,
when the levy is made.
Similar conditions obtain in all
other nearby counties. Local groups
are planning on bringing the matter
to the attention of the state advisory
tax commission when it meets here.
A Splendid Recital Given 7
By Malen Burnett Pupils
A splendid recital, ;waa . that f
Wednesday evening, given at the
auditorium by pupils of the Athena
branch Malen Burnett School of
Music. An appreciative audience er.
joyed the excellent program and the
attendence was larger than usually
found at local recitals.
The older pupils surprised the
audience by the advancement they
have made under Miss Hanna's in
struction, interpretation and tech
nique in execution of intricate com
positions for the piano, being in evi
dence, while the selections given by
the younger pupils was satisfactory
to a high degree.
One of the pleasures of the eve
ning was ihe two numbers given by
Miss Lois Johnson, of this city, firm
er pupil, but now a member of the
Malen Burnett faculty, who pleased
the audience by giving Moskowski's
Waltz in E major.
Weston Stockmen's Association
At the annual meeting of the Wes
ton ' Stockmen's Association, recently
held at Weston, the following officers
were elected: J. P. Lieuallen, presi
dent; W. R. McBride, vice-president;
Ralph Tucker secretary; P. A. Mc
Bride and Fred Sams, members of
advisory board. Clarence Rof was
again appointed as rider.
- ' Leaking Pipes
Leaking" water pipes and mains
developed after the freezing spell and
water superintendent Miller has been
occupied this week in making exten
sive repairs. He has been assisted by
John Hoey. Several bad leaks have
been encountered in the main supply
pipes, and several hydrants are found
to need overhauling.
. Boy Scout Rally : ,
The Boy Scout rally in which troops
from Weston, Hermiston, -Echo and
Pendleton participated, " took place
Monday evning at the Elk's building
in Pendleton. Various scout games
provided entertainment and awards
were made to the high point troopers
of the rally
. : In Portland Jail
Myrtle Linsner, Pendleton woman,
convicted on a charge of maintaining
a nusiance and given a jail sen
tence of six months, will serve her
time in the Multnomah county jail at
Portland. Tha Umatilla county jail
has no accomodations for women
prisoners. .., . ,
Rev. Dow In Hospital ' '
Rcv H. E. Dow, pastor of the Bap
tist church has taken a relapse and
this week is under care of Dr. Keylor
at St. Mary's hospital, Walla Walla.
Mr. Dow entered the hospital Mon
day of this week and it Is hoped
treatment there will soon enable him
to return home.
J Charge Against Missing Man
A first degree murder charge has
been filed at Ritzville against H. G.
Ludwick, accused slayer of Art John
8011, Bar U. Ranch foreman.
Walla Walla Considers
The Boy Patrol Plan
Walla Walla. Special consideration
was given to the proposed school boy
patrol system by the district com
mitteemen of the Automobile club of
Washington at their regular monthly
meeting. ;. Ward . Gardner presented
the proposed school boy patrol plan
in the absence of R. V. Borleske who
was chairman of the club safety com
mittee.
Walla Walla is the only city of any
size in the state that does not have
such a system, Mr. Gardner said, and
quoted statistics showing that while
the number of accidents throughout
the United States last year had in
creased, the number of accidents in
Washington had decreased, mainly
through the means of the school boy
patrol-Bystejn.;.:., ; T.'4-"- : ".v
George Patterson, of tho state
highway patrol, told " more of the
work of the patrol system in other
cities, and spoke of the system as a
good life saving plan as well as ex
cellent training for school children.
The Walla Walla. Velley P.-T. A.
has endorsed the ..school boy patrol
system 100 per cent.
FINAL SECTION OF
OUTLOOK RELEASED
Mrs. Ferguson Died
Mrs. Martha C. Ferguson, whose
serious illness was recently mentioned
in the Press, died at St. Anthony's
hospital in Pendleton, , Thursday of
last week. Mrs. Ferguson who died
at the age of 68 years, had been a
resident of this county for many
years, residing on a farm east of
Weston, where funeral services were
held Saturday afternoon. She is sur
vived by George and Norval Fergu
son of Pendleton; Elmer Ferguson of
Silverton; Bert Ferguson of Iowa;
Mrs. Margaret Ulrey, Jesse and Ray
mond Ferguson of Weston, Mrs. Myr
tle Barnes and Chester Ferguson of
Stanfield. She leaves the following
brothers, William B. Deardorff of
Pendleton; Simon Deardorff of Ath
ena; and a sister, Mrs. Clara McClure
of Albion, Washington.
District Convention
The Knights of Pythias , lodges of
Umatilla county will hold a district
convention at Pendleton, February 24.
Two Pythian grand officers of Ore
gon will be present to participate in
the convention. A banquet dinner
will be served at six o'clock In the
evening, the convention work follow-
ing. .
Snow at Baker '
Snow fell at Baker Monday while
rain visited Umatilla county. Sunday
night storm signals were displayed
along the coast, teriAc winds fol
lowing the warning. The wind blew
in nearly gale severity extending in
land as far as Eastern Oregon, Athe
na and vicinity experiencing its vis
itation In a milder degree'.
Divorce Case Heard
Judge Walter H. Evans of Port
land, sitting on the circuit court
bench at Pendleton, this week heard
the divorce suit brought by C. C.
Rogers against Ozeta B. Rogers. Fee
and Randall for the plainti7, and
Raley, Raley It Warner for the de
fendant, are the . attorneys in the
case, ' i
Win From Portland
The Helix "Red Devils" won thtir
basketball game played Saturday
night atrainst the Mohawks of Port
land. The contest was an exciting
one, the Helix team winning by the
count of 29-28. Tonight at Helix, the
"Red Devils" play the Milton town
team.
Reappointment of Thompson
Reappointment of Tom Thompson
as postmaster at Pendleton has been
recommended by Representative But-
kr of tho ic&tod Ort-gbn diutrkt.
Prospects In Horticulture
and Field Crops Discuss
ed In Farm Report.
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; OregoahStatr College.-Field crops
and fruit present somewhat varying
possibilities in Oregon for 1930, with
individual production of many com
modities increasing rapidly in .re-,
sponse to growing demands, accord
ing to the crops and horticultural sec
tions of the 1930 agricultural repot t
issued by the Oregon Extension ser
vice, -at- i- '' ' "- ',r:. ;
'. With crops keeping pace with de
mand, such as canned berries, cher
ries, pears, celery, nuts and some of
the seed crops, the future depends
on whether production or demand
gains the more rapidly, the report
indicates. On some other commodi
ties, such as potatoes, the forecast is
not favorable, and with others such
as fiber fiax it is definitely bright. '
This year 30,000 copies of the out
look report, either complete or as
separates dealing with dairy, live
stock, poultry, farm crops or horti
culture, have been printed for f rco
distribution. County agents now have
supplies, or copies may be obtained
from the college. 1 !
"The general outlook for potatoes
is not particularly favorable if grow-,
ers carry out reported intensions to
plant a 6 per cent larger acreage
this year," the report reads. ."This
much increase under normal con
ditions will produce a crop equal to
that of 1924 when overproduction
dropped the farm average December
price to 62.S cents a bushel compared
with $1.31 for December 1929."
World wheat demand is reported
increasing about as rapidly as produc
tion but present supplies and general
conditions indicate no better price In
1930 than for last year. . Market for
hard spring, wheat is expected to be'
the least favorable. Oats, barley and
corn are three crops that nationally
are not in a favorable position but
for which a good market exists in
Oregon where local demand consis
tently exceeds state supplies. Several
hundred cars of corn are shipped into
Oregon every year to meet a growinu
demand.'
Weston Pioneer Woman Is
Honored On 91st Birthday
Friday, February 7, was the ninety
first . birthday anniversary of Mrs. I.
E. Baling, Weston's oldest resident
and pioneer, reports the Leader. Mrs.'
Saling came west with one of the
first immigrant trains, and shared in
the earlier vicissitudes and hard
ships incident to the growth of the
Oregon country.
Her husband, who died a number of
years ago, was among the leading
citizens and property owners of Wes
ton, and they were the parents of a
large family. Mrs. Saling still occu
pies the large brick family residence,
in Weston, built by her husband many
years .ago. '
During the Shell Ship of Joy hour
last Friday morning, Mrs. Saling was
honored by the announcement of her
birthday by radio from San Fran
cisco, this tribute having been ar
ranged for by her nephew, Clem T.
College Student Drown:i
David Graham of Portland, 20, stu
dent at Oregon State College drowned.
Sunday in Mary's river, when he at
tempted to rescue a canoe from float
ing away. He plunged into the river,
reached the canoe but was too ex
hausted to paddle back to shore. A
companion witnessing his plight was
unable to assist the drowning youth
and went for help. When help ar
rived, Graham had passed from sight.
New Alaska Gold Strike
Confirmation of a rich gold strike
in the ruby district between Fair
banks and Nome has reached Fair
banks. The strike was made on the
Poorman, Waif e and Beaver creek
watersheds and was reported especial
ly rich on Beaver creek, where it was
said the ground ran as high as six
dollars a foot and $1.20 to the pan.
Helix Resident Passes -George
Brown, for thirty years a
resident of Helix, died at that place
Saturday at the age of 70. Interment
took place at Weston, where the de
ceased resided before going to Helix
to live. He is survived by his widow
and three children, Mrs. Charles Pof
fenberger of Elgin, Roy Brown of He
lix and J. R. Brown of Milton.
Died At Portland
John Rust, well known at Pendleton
and Athena, a resident for many
years of Umatilla county, died at
Portland Sunday. The remains were
shipped to Pendleton for burial, where
funeral services were held, Tuesday
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