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Newspaper
Athena Press
Location
Athena, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Aug 09, 1895
Page
2
The Athena Press notes wheat farmers need diversification and argues a small creamery in Athena would instantly boost rural earnings. It cites local commerce, urges buying fruit and vegetables locally, and references Oregon politics, press association disputes, and miscellaneous notes on residents and economy.
The SpokesmanReview reports discussions between Paul Mohr and Miles C Moore regarding a plan to connect the Washington and Columbia Rivers railroad with the Columbia River by extending the line. The Celilo portage and a river steamer system could enable an inland ascent line for Washington and Oregon trade. Northern Pacific watches, potential competition hinted with W and C R railroad.
A New York newspaper describes the electrocution of a condemned man. The current was cycled 1700 volts to 300 volts and back, lasting about two minutes. After no pulse or heartbeat appeared, doctors deemed a second shock unnecessary and declared the man dead. A fly on the chair was removed.
Major E McNeil receiver of the O R N and T B Wilcox of Portland met W D Tyler president of the Washington and Columbia River Railway in Pendleton. They toured the Washington and Columbia River line to Walla Walla amid rumors McNeill arranging traffic. Officials gave no comment on the visit.
Paul Keenig of Helena found a mining district location notice in Lump Galeh during a visit. The notice describes a claim with measurements of 760 feet up and 750 feet down, oriented north by east to south by north, noting two Dutchmans located this claim with attention from citizens.
The Oregon Railroad and Navigation Company reports a successful blast of over three tons of powder on a rock bluff about five miles east of The Dalles. The aim was to clear rock and create space for the railroad track while destroying a bridge named the half bridge. Chief Engineer Kennedy expressed satisfaction with the results as rock was removed to allow the roadbed to proceed toward the river.
Reports describe a fire burning the stables at the Government Works at the Lock, details of a new post office named Matney twelve miles from The Dalles on Mill Creek with Matney as postmaster, and scattered notes on local events. The text also mentions figures tied to a Vale post office robbery and various community anecdotes, including mining prospects, immigrants, and a curious medical note on a fungus linked to blindness.
A column lists varied figures including Sir Walter Besant earning ten guineas per thousand words, Iain the Evangelist's frugal meals, Mrs Logan's Washington home full of medals, Professor John Milne’s marriage to a Japanese woman, the Duke de Morny financing a large photo studio project, Max Muller’s gift cigars, and Rev Geo F Penticost’s church funding. It closes recalling Donald Mitchell, famed as Tk Marvel, and New Haven’s landscapes.
A pale auburn haired woman in a chic hotel reading room ignores a friendly offer and hides in a telephone closet while a charming caller presses for a number. The scene unfolds with polite miscommunication as the man attempts to connect to a misdialed line.
A Daily Graphic report by a lady commissioner details the hardships of railway journeys in India. She urges comfortable sleeping berths, sideward seats, extra bunks, personal bedding, and privacy facilities. Ladies’ waiting rooms, baths, and retiring rooms at junctions are highlighted as essential comforts.
Public notice announces a meeting of Ata Mayor and council to discuss a public sale and the settlement of the final account of Tuley estate. It states the date, time, and proceedings for the county probate court in Oregon, with attorney Islay Dale E. Dales listed.
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