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Newspaper
Athena Press
Location
Athena, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Aug 07, 1906
Page
1
A government order announces a fifteen percent reduction on wheat and flour tonnage for the U R N system. The directive affects shipments and pricing, aiming to regulate supply. Officials expect compliance from all carriers and mills under the authority.
The O R & N company cuts grain shipment rates by 80 cents per ton from Portland to European ports, effective August 1, applying to Eastern Oregon Washington and Idaho. The reduction boosts wheat value by at least a cent per bushel at local points, benefiting farmers and mill owners, with Athena gaining from its Grain Belt position and Preston Parton Mill shipping thousands of barrels monthly to tidewater.
Monte B. Gwinn of Boise City acquires the J.A. Boise stock in Pendleton Savings Bank. Gwinn is a recognized northwest financial figure, serving as president of the Caldwell Bank and Trust and chairman of the executive committee coordinating Boise’s upcoming natural irrigation congress. He holds extensive interests in multiple regions.
Local harvest reports show many fields near Athena averaging 50 to 60 bushels per acre with several 60 bushel marks. Buyers like Preston Parton Milling plan to handle a larger intake, offering high prices and public warehousing to attract growers.
John Lamb of Clyde reports wild mustard and chicory Letuce overrunning fields on Eurenka flat, threatening Wheat industry. Farmers face costly control later.
Mrs. James Nelson reports to relatives that no better crop prospects have been witnessed, with Alberta harvest conditions improving. Athena group’s involvement noted, while general legalities in Alberta deemed mixed, mirroring global patterns. Spring sown crops also promise well in the Claresholm area.
The remains of J. J. Thorne of Pendleton, formerly of Walla Walla, were interred Saturday. He died at 80 from senile decay. One year earlier his wife and daughter died at their Pendleton home within six hours of each other.
Total receipts reached 20300 amid about 25 bids with Emil Matthes topping bids on all but one tract. Prices ranged from 15 to 89 per acre with two tracts at 60. Listings include Francis Lincoln heirs near 104, Susie Marsh Lot 16, Ya time-ut-wits Lot 4, Keeto west half, Mary Dennis northeast quarter, and Ceolia Dennis northwest quarter among others. Further auctions planned August 1 and September 10.
Ice supply officials report a near famine averted as Athena Truck Co and Pendleton Ice & Cold Storage reach tentative agreements to restore stock. In Oregon three young women, Ethel Galbreth and Hilda and Margaret Sawyer, drowned while bathing in the South Umpqua near Alleghany after Galbreth’s inability to swim.
A meeting of the Atheon Commercial Association is called for tonight. It has been some time since members met, and organizers hope for large attendance.
A fire yesterday near Athena damaged a barley sack pile on Bushman Place owned by John Bell. Firefighters, including Kit Wilson who fainted from heat, confined the blaze to straw as wind and drought prevented wider spread. Investigators suspect loose matches from threshing crew caused the fire while Bert Warren and another man hauled grain to town.
The Brittain family clings to hope as a $1000 reward seeks the return of their son alive or $50 for his body. Mrs Brittain doubts a kidnapping narrative, noting search errors at Tollgate and a dog trail misstep. She cites dog handlers and clairvoyants, yet no solid lead has emerged from any source.
Lineman Andy Legerman was electrocuted Saturday afternoon while working on a pole near the Walla Walla depot. He touched live wires and received 2800 volts. death was instantaneous. Fellow workers alerted authorities, but power could not be shut off for five minutes, by which time the body was badly burned beyond recognition.
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