East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1912-02-14
BURGLARS ARE VERY
ACTIVE AT WESTON
RESIDENTS AND
EVADE ATTEMPTED CAPTURE
Through Rusc of Unarmed intended
Victim, One Intruder Narrowly
Escapes Being Made Prisoner by
NeighbOring People.
Especial correspondence -

Weston, Ore, Feb. 14.-Thugs are
uncomfortably plentiful in Weston
now, several thefts and at least two
attempted burglaries having been re-
ported within the last few days.
The most thrilling experience with
the unwelcome gentry, was that of
Messrs James La Lande and Ralph
Kinnear Sunday night. The men
We're aroused by knock at the door
Before they had time to sufficiently
arouse to answer the knock, an un-
known man had raised a window and
entered the room.
Neither of the two men were arm
ed but by a ruse Mr.. Kinnear sur
prised the burglar and pretending
that he had revolver, bade the fell
low be quiet, while Mr.. La Lande
phoned for assistance, in order that
the intruder's capture might be af-
fecied
Before neighbors could reach the
scene, however. the unwelcome Wis
itor learned that his guard was not
armed and realizing that he would
be made captive on the arrival of
help. he bolted and succeeded in
making his escape before his identity
was learned.
Friday evening an attempt was
made by a prowler to enter the home
of r. Richards, but his presence be-
came known to the inmates and he
beat a retreat before any clew, as to
his identity could be secured.
a suit case was also recently stolen
from a Main street establishment, and
as yet no trace of it has been found.
Suspicion has been directed at cer-
tain parties and it is possible that ar
rests may be made in the near future.
Personal Mention.
Mr.. Larkin Stages, a former resi-
dent of Weston, is in the city from
Wallowa. Mr. Stages expects to spend
a few days visiting old friends and
relatives
The Ladies' Band of this city expect
to give a concert in the Methodist
church at the close of the week.
Mr.. Emery Stages who has been
spending the past few months in
Portland. returned to his home In
! Weston Monday.
Mr.. Mat Turner returned to Wes-
tou Monday after an extended visit in
! Salifornia. Mr.. Twiner bought land
| in California and he brought back a
quantity of fruit from his farm.
Mrs. Joel Davis is in Walla Walla
| spending a few days with relatives.
Rev. Shangle of Milton is spending
a few days in Weston in the interest
| of the Methodist church of this place.
Mr. James Navin, who has been on
his ranch near Helix for the past few
months. returned to Weston Sunday
and expects to spend a short time
here.
Mrs Minnie Walker was in Athena
during the week
X Miss Helen Pellon of Athena, was a
/ Weston visitor during the week.
Mr.. Emery Worthington and
Mother Mrs Hugh worthington. OF
Athena, made visit to Weston Sun
day.
DR.. ]. A. Best of Pendleton was in
Weston Sunday and made several
professional calls
Mr.. and Mrs Scott Banister, who
have been visiting with relatives neal
Milton. have returned to their home
near Weston. .
Mrs. f. Richmand, who has beer
i'll for some time, is in very seriou:
condition.
Miss Lena Lieuallen Of Weston
spent Saturday and Sunday will
friends in Milton.
Miss Lucille Kemp was an Athena
visitor during the week.
Mrs. Henry Pinkerton, who ha'
been i'll for the past week, is great.
improved
Birthday Party.
Saturday evening a party was Civ
en- at the home of Mr.. James Kirk
patrick in honor of his sixtentl
birthday. Those present were tn
Misses Gladys Smith, Wilma Dupuis
Erma King, Gladys Banister, Id
| Kilgore, Ruby Taylor, the messrs
Sylvan Kennard, Surber Klein, Her
man O'Harra, Lecuard Blomgrer
: Alvah Wurzer, Glenn Morrison, Leon
: ard King, Carl Proebstel and Jane
Kirkpatrick A most enjoyable eve
: ming was spent by all present.