Weston Witness: A Dismal Day Turns into a Splendid Evening

On May 27, 1910, the Umatilla County Pioneers association’s annual reunion in Weston turned into a night to remember, despite a damp morning and threatening weather. The association’s president, J.T. Lieuallen, was the presiding officer of the sessions, as the crowd eagerly awaited the programs. The features of the morning program were the inauguration of the reunion, which aimed to bring together early settlers of the region. However, as the day went on, a sense of unease hung in the air.