04 Aug 1905
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Newspaper
Athena Press
Location
Athena, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Aug 04, 1905
Page
1
Correspondent writes from Seaside Oregon about cool misty days drawing visitors from around the world. He describes beaches, breakers, clamming, crabbing, fishing, and the Salt Cairn thought to be linked to Lewis and Clark. The town’s population, hotels, and shops bustle with tourists including locals and out-of-town families.
A Walla Walla report says Mayor Hunt urges strict enforcement of the anti gambling law. He calls for abolition of nickel in the slot machines in cigar stores and amusements and for cleansing the red light district. The move alarms gamblers and the sporting fraternity. The mayor vows to enforce gambling abolition even if it requires him to assume police duties.
County commissioners adopted Architect Troutman’s remodeling plan for the court house and ordered immediate work. Foreman Cole, hired by the county, will oversee repairs with most tasks performed in-county under his supervision. Crews will plaster and rework areas while scaffolding and safety measures are set to begin.
The U R N LIME rail project notes limited road work this year due to labor shortages. Ballasting on the Washington division at Winona started earlier but halted for lack of workers. Next year, main line from Eoho west along the Columbia may be ballasted, and Spokane Branch from Pendleton improved. Curves may be straightened and running time cut. Bluemountain Hill between Weston and Milton could be abolished with Pine Creek branch route considered.
Judge Fee enters plea of guilty for Ed Switzler to assault and battery on his wife in circuit court. A $500 fine was paid. Switzler failed to appear. whereabouts unknown with last sighting near Walla Walla. Pendleton officers search for him amid rumors he may have left the state.
The Umatilla County jail holds four prisoners including Oberley Luke and Joe Williams both Indians awaiting or serving terms. Others, Jamoa Dolin and John Clark, are held until circuit court meets to address cabin robbery near Gibbon weeks ago. Marriage notices list Storey-Douglas and Lana-Montgomery couples, with details of families and home towns.
Pendleton city council passed a sweeping Sunday law prohibiting open stores and places of amusement on the Sabbath with exceptions for undertakers, drug stores for medicine, bakeries for bread, and livery stables for funeral services. Drug and bakery operations limited to stated purposes. penalties include fines up to 100 and up to five days in jail.
The Eastern Oregon State Normal School board met in Weston yesterday afternoon to plan the coming season. They reported $5,825 already raised of a $10,000 goal, with little chance to complete the sum. Some teachers offered half pay to reduce the need to $7,600, but the board rejected it, preferring full reimbursement if teachers work.
Rates issued by VU K d N Uo cover May 20 to October 15 for single tickets at 9 900 total fare one way, with 10 day return by October 31 2005. Ten or more persons receive a group fare of 7 40 per person, with half fare for children. Divorce case Amanda Deardorff vs W B Deardorff filed yesterday on cruelty grounds. married January 12 1904 with three children. alleges ongoing abusive conduct from marriage start.
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