07 Aug 1903
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Newspaper
Athena Press
Location
Athena, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Aug 07, 1903
Page
1
10 cts for harvest field New kind of men's work shirts Cheviot duck black striped or fancy colors 45 cts each. Men's Derby ribbed under shirts and drawers fancy stripes light weight per garment 30 cts. Men's heavy ribbed underwear worth per garment 40 cts or per suit 75 cts. 100 dozen men's socks ribbed tops per pair.
A local shoe dealer promotes Ideal congress satin calf upper shoes with Oak Tan soles and says they are well made. Also touts McGinty Shoe for tender feet and Visco Tan sandals. They are sole agents for Richardson Seamless Shoes in congress or race, plus Indian and Norwegian moccasins in all sizes. First shipment of men’s fire shoes arrives with Vict Kid, Dongola, Calf skin and enamel finishes.
The Portage Road Commission met with O R N President Mohler to discuss land rights along the line. Mohler rejected selling state right of way, citing impracticalities and saying the state would face at least a million dollars if forced off the O R N lands. The commission warned eminent domain could be used, risking delays beyond the current appropriation unless the railroad sells a one mile strip.
The document lists public auction and exam dates from August 12 to 15 with details on subjects and certificates, a legal suit over $3000 alleged misappropriated from the estate of the late Mrs. Laura Slater, and the transfer of Weston corn meal mill ownership to F H Beathe as manager. It mentions witnesses and the Weston mill’s goal to expand production.
Alex Hudson states he has led a six man crew under county court orders to clear Russian thistles along a thirty mile stretch of road over six days. The crew reports progress and claims to have covered about thirty miles of road during the week.
Alex McRae of Umatilla Implement Co. has tested a 12-foot light draft combine drawing 12 horses, claiming notable fuel and power savings. The machine features a simplified interior, longer screens for better grain recovery, and a 28-inch cylinder, aiming to outperform larger rivals and be marketed widely after refinements.
The Oregon Nursery Company at 8a Jem received samples of Luther Burbank's new stoneless plums named Miracle. The blue Damson variety are stone and mostly seed free with no waste as the fruit is all meat except a small center hole. Burbank of Santa Rosa is celebrated for this discovery promising huge value to prune growers if applied to prunes.
Sara Talarico, about 40, an Italian gardener set to marry in Italy, died in Walla Walla after a wagon runaway. Dragged by angry horses, he was thrown, entangled in lines, and crushed by hoofs. He was a sober, industrious man preparing for marriage.
The Golden Rule hotel in Pendleton has new owner T K Beard of Modesto California who buys from Conrad Kehler for 26000. Kehler receives 40 acres in Despain Gulch valued at 14000 and the balance in cash. The new owner plans improvements including adding at least one story to the building.
F. W Hendley of Pendleton has accepted a deputy recorder position replacing William Vallandingham who resigned to pursue other business. Hendley began the duties last Saturday.
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