14 Apr 1905
Page 1
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Newspaper
Athena Press
Location
Athena, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Apr 14, 1905
Page
1
Otis and Mrs. Whiteman shelter a portion of their household before the northwest farm home burned in a noon blaze, a high wind fanning the flames. Mrs. Whiteman narrowly avoided injury during an ax accident as items were passed from the home, and substantial possessions were lost though the house was insured for 700.
Superintendent Frank K. Welles reports a flood of applications from eastern teachers seeking short summer terms in Umatilla County. Most local schools already have teachers and will open soon, leaving few opportunities for outsiders despite the large number of applicants.
Auctioneer F G Lucas plans regular monthly sales to handle goods and chattels worth nearly 1000 dollars including horses cows swine and vehicles. The first sale of the series is announced for Saturday the 13th with advertising and a commission charged. A complete list of items will be published in the press and announced on hand bills.
Residents south of Elmira Washington report a glanders outbreak among horses. A sick horse brought to Wilbur was diagnosed by a veterinarian as advanced glanders and died before the owner arrived. Ten other horses are afflicted in the region.
Sheriff T D Taylor departed Tuesday with William Swan and Samuel Johnson, insane prisoners, for the state asylum in Salem. They were declared insane Monday afternoon.
New dealers John Q. Peobler of Pendleton and W. D. Chamberlain of this city organize Poobler and Chamberlain. They purchase the stock and business of the Umatilla Implement Company and plan to operate on a large scale carrying leading standard lines of farming machinery and vehicles.
John Davison sells the 120 acre farm near town to David Taylor for 13200. Taylor pays 110 per acre and takes the property as Davison, in ill health, plans to leave tonight for Pendleton and then Mexico with arrangements for a trip to the Southern republic. Ace McDaniel may join.
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