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Newspaper

Athena Press

Location

Athena, Oregon, United States of America

Date

Aug 10, 1906

Page

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Fails to Impose Fine Stay of Sentence in Land Fraud Case

Charles Nickell of Medford Oregon, publisher of the Southern Oregonian, was sentenced to 18 months at McNeill's Island after conviction for conspiring to defraud the government in timber land filings. The court granted a stay of fi ne until a bill of exceptions and appeal can be filed. Hoge and Nickell faced related sentences. Nickell plans an appeal while Hendricks seeks one for subornation of perjury.

Charles Nickell Medford Southern Oregonian United States United States District Court Henry &G. Hoge McNeill Huot Nickell Saya Oregonian Emmettsburg of Newpee Company Miller and Kivoart Nickel Hoge Miller Multnomah Kincart McNgill Hoot McNeill’s O'Day Bristol A. 8. Bonnett Hamilton H. Hendricks Hendricks

Robbing the Indian Graves At South Salem

News from Chomawa Indian training school reports over 40 graves desecrated in South Salem near Harbor Corry County. Bodies unearthed were not buried long, scattered for dogs and coyotes. Indians appeal to Hoopa agent Frank Kyselks for federal intervention. four arrests made, officials indifferent.

Chomawa South Salem Harbor Corry County Indiana Frank Kyselks Hoopa Reservation

Baby Dies After Drinking Fly Poison

A two year old child of Mr and Mrs McQueen died after ingesting fly poison left within reach near Webb Street. Doctors failed to revive him after symptoms worsened and medical efforts ceased in the evening. Nearby, George Geckler survived a severe electric shock from a Grand Round line incident and others suffered injuries in accidents including a runaway wagon and a separator fire.

George Geckler la Grande Grand Round Mr. Geckler Geckler

Unprecedented Order Banishing Civilian From Fort Walla Walla

Miss Eva Beller of Freewater was ordered by Captain H P Howard to leave Fort Walla Walla and forbidden to return after refusing to work in his home. The decision, tied to a rivalry with Lt Holcomb, alarms locals who call for a thorough investigation into military authority at the post.

H. P. Howard Fourteenth Cavalry Fort Walla Walla Eva Boller Freswater Howard Walla Walla Saya East Freewater Captain Howard Holcomb Miss Beller

Teachers Take Examination At Court House

A total of 44 teachers and would be teachers took an examination at the courthouse to determine eligibility for papers. About 30 applicants faced initial delays due to limited books and ink stands, then the test proceeded. The county list includes Constance Hastings and many others. state papers feature Elizabeth Walker and others. The examining board consists of Superintendent Welles, Prof. Bleakney, and Prof. Salt. A separate note promotes Electric Bitters as a remedy for liver and digestive ailments with a local testimonial.

Court House the Tribune Constance Hastings Jessie A. Wilson J. Larsen Esther F. Compton Tillie Beasinger Bessie McDaniels Dolla Hudson Lottie Wilson Ida Henderson C. V.gous Olive Goss Evbel Standger Ottimer A. Cannon M. J. Lee Mae Walker Georgie Hangell Kathryn Noordhoof Odessa M. Porter Bertha Baker Thomas Kelley Elisabeth McKenzie K. B. Fock Bertha Bow Olars Boylen Arlie Rovansion Ina Wattenbarger Lucy E. Mosaic Ellen Canfield Eva BR. Peck Minaio Baker Elizabeth Walker Flora Walker Frances M. FitzGerald Elizabeth Warner James A. Wamon Katherine Sharp Boas Lee Luln Keller Welles W. H. Bleakney T. C. Salt Milton

Wheat Sales Day Fails to Draw Bids in Athena

The first wheat sales day in Athena failed as no buyers or sellers appeared. Pendleton saw modest interest with large offerings, and next sales day is set for August 15 with more wheat and several independent buyers expected. Preston Parton Milling Co. purchased much of the grain at about 60 cents per bushel.

Athena Alpright Trangast Pendleton East Oregonian Smythe Aalea Preston-Parton Milling Co

Costly Cold Springs dam bid forecast and delay

J B David of the Portland Telegram says the Cold Springs dam on the Umatilla river, a half mile long and 60 feet high, will cost the treasury about 500000 if built by day labor after bids near 100000 were rejected as high. Labor and material rose since, two years to complete, creating a two mile by half mile lake and irrigation reach toward the Columbia.

Cold Springs J. B. David Portland Telegram Umatilla River David Treasury Klamath Irrigation Oregon Umatilla Columbia River

Health keeps Roan soldier healthy in Cuba and the Philippines

Willis T. Morgan a retired U S Army commissary sergeant recalls two years in Cuba and two in the Philippines and credits Dr King s New Discovery for keeping him well He says it is the best medicine for coughs colds bronchial troubles and all lung diseases Guerrecs by Wa McBride druggist Trial bottle free and priced at 0 0 and 1 00

Cuba Phillippines Willis T. Morgan U 8. A Copcord N. HL McBride

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Manasse Butterick CG. Adams T. J, Kirk F. & le Grow I. M, Kemp Asa't A. C. Adams T. J. Kirk F. 8 LE Grow D. H. Preston P. E. Oulbeern Bodd Nelson Boige Saya the Dorse Thomas Davis Aneel St. Luke's Hospital B. J. Brown St Alphonsus Tom Deering C. A. Barrett Dell Brothers Curry County Baby Pendleton Babe Onry Peesrd Adams Peter Martinet India Brown Bennetteville Anya Portland
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