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Newspaper
Athena Press
Location
Athena, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1898
Page
1
Dr Darrin will visit Pendleton June 15 to July 17 by urgent request. Consultation is free and he offers to treat conditions from catarrh to neuralgia, eye and ear diseases, and many others, with electricity. Most cases can be treated at home after one visit. prices are moderate and confidential.
The Navy reports Admiral Sampson reinforced by hundreds of Cubans and forces at Guantanamo in near final readiness. Spanish defenses at Santiago are isolated. three supply sources cut and starvation feared. A separate item notes pension details for a Chinese veteran and a Baker City assault with iron bar robbery.
A new mining district 19 is being developed at the head of Ploreon creek twenty five miles south of Pendleton. Ledges of oil have long been suspected in the county and limited work done. several claims were recorded at the county recorder’s office. Prospects are encouraging with reported values from eighty to forty dollars per ton. The owners of the new claims are listed.
Two big days loom for Athena with June 30 festivities by the Caledonian Society drawing Scotch guests from far and near, and a July 4 celebration promised to outshine all past efforts in the eastern Umatilla county region. The report also notes naval war briefings from Havana and Guantanamo, with Marines encamped and awaiting orders as the U S siege of Santiago continues.
Veteranary surgeon Mr Wi H Muecke will be in Athena on Wednesday June 92. Those wishing his services can call at the Palace Dray Store for arrangements.
A Portland Spokane train ran over a man in the railroad guard at Umatilla. G C Osborn, an O B N Co employee aboard the train, assisted the injured worker. The man lost both legs and was taken to Walla Walla on a stretcher, unconscious, where he remained for an hour before a physician arrived. He is believed dead. Also notes widespread winter wheat distress in Garfield County with uncertain causes and Oregon white winter wheat potentially affected. A Caledonian Society picnic is planned at Athens on June 29.
The executive committee in Athens meets at J W Wilkins to organize the July Fourth celebration. Athena band will play, Jon M Blandford of Walla Walla will give the oration, dance platform work begins, and a $50 fund is allocated for incidental prizes. W E Young is named president of the day as Caledonian Society events draw local attention.
Four transport steamers China Colon Zealandia and Senator departed San Francisco at 1 p m for Manila under Gen Greene. Crowds along the docks cheered as whistles blew and guns fired in salute while the ships moved down the bay with troops and munitions aboard.
Paris June 15: The French cabinet met, reviewed the situation, and M. Meline handed President Faure the entire cabinet's resignation. The president accepted but kept ministers in charge until successors are named, ensuring continued governance.
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