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Newspaper
Athena Press
Location
Athena, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jun 22, 1906
Page
1
Walla Walla Produce reports Apple orchards along Wild Horse Creek show near total failure due to late freezes and blight. Prune crop remains fair and will be shipped via O R N and W C B roads while supplies last as buyers compete for the fruit.
Oscar C. Stone, the Weston check forger, received an indeterminate prison sentence from Judge Ellis on Wednesday. The term's length hinges on his conduct in custody, with a minimum of one year and a possible release after that period if he proves fortunate.
Water fills basements on Main Street with ten inches to a foot and a half, dampness forcing goods to be moved and cement finishes failing to block moisture. Also reports State Senator Walter Pierce quitting politics to build a hot lake hotel empire in Hot Lake, Oregon, planning a brick, modern hotel valued at $100,000 with improvements from Portland hotels.
Miss Laura Taylor of Walla Walla was seriously injured in a runaway accident Tuesday afternoon. The bridle loosened, the horse bolted, and she jumped from the buggy. A wheel struck her head causing a deep gash and bruising, with concussion of the brain feared to be fatal.
The Prestourarton Milling Co increases warehouse capacity by constructing a 40 by 90 foot building to store wheat. Ed Barrett has the contract to erect the building and several men are employed on the job.
The Free Methodists begin a camp meeting tonight at the Baptist church on Weston Mountain. The gathering will continue for several days and be led by Elder D. D. Dodge.
Lee Kennard, a well known horseman, was arrested last Friday evening in connection with a bogus $22 check passed on Adolph Swarts, proprietor of the Fountain saloon. Swarts identified Kennard as the man who cashed the check during Norris Rowe’s circus visit. Kennard claimed the check might have been made while intoxicated. He was released after Mrs. Kennard sent the money to the Walla Walla official. Also reported: D. E. Hedger, a prominent farmer near Walla Walla, died at his home eight miles west of the city from heat trouble and Bright’s disease. Hedger lived in the county since 1878 and expanded his farm holdings.
A baby in a Pendleton area farmhouse owned by Martin Marteson suffered severe burns when a fire destroyed the residence on Monday. The cradle where the infant slept was burned. the infant escaped with injuries while the origin of the blaze remains undetermined.
Milton Rural Route No 1 will be established by the post office department July 16. The route runs from Milton to Northwestern Gas & Electric’s power plant on the Walla Walla river, to Cottonwood precinct and Tom-a-lam, covering 227-8 whea and serving 86 patrons. The runaway incident mentions a horse scene on Main Street but caused no extra damage.
Mrs Lillian Clarke wife of Justice of the Peace B E Clarke of College Place died suddenly Friday afternoon at their home. She was found by her two children seated in a chair when they returned from school. A physician could not revive her. It is believed she suffered a sudden heart failure after a day of good health and vigor.
The Pendleton woolen mills leased by Sheuerman and Bon of Portland resume operation under elder Mr. Sheuerman in charge with the son on the road. The plan is to keep the mill running during the term of his lease, with a one year option to purchase. Orders have already been placed for robes to ship. Weston Normal school board meets today in Weston with Robert French arriving from Salt Lake. board members Alexander Proebster Raley Jayey and Saxton expected to attend.
Jas Bennett, an Indian inmate serving a county jail sentence for liquor on the reservation, was found dead in his cell Wednesday evening after illness in the days prior. He collapsed while attempting to lie down, later found dead on the lower floor of the cell block.
Emma L Watson, once famed for luxury living, is jailed in Multnomah County after a 1904 conviction for complicity in the township land frauds. Bond set at 26000 plus 4900 on untried charges. remanded to federal custody. Separations from co defendant amid sealed bids for Oregon bridge projects announced by Umatilla County.
Chas Oswald of Rensselaerville N Y testifies the salve cured Beth Burch of a severe neck wound. The advertisement claims arnica salve prevents blood poisoning and heals wounds burns and sores with 260 at William Moore Bride's drugging.
Charles Wesley Knowles, a prominent Pacific coast hotel man, died in Portland on Wednesday afternoon after an illness of three months. He suffered paralysis and had been bedridden for weeks, with his death not unexpected.
An epidemic of measles swept through the Weaton mountain country leaving homes touched. Many patients, large and small, have been under Dr Onshutt’s care for weeks, but the disease is decreasing. Mrs John McAndaud and Mrs R Beamer were dangerously ill but are beginning to recover.
Luther Speelman a prominent rancher living about six miles from Baker had a narrow escape when a mad bull gored him Wednesday. He sustained severe internal injuries and a dislocated shoulder as the animal charged. Also note a real estate listing near Helix Oregon offering seven quarter sections at 47.60 per acre with a two-fifths cash payment and long term terms. C A Barrett & Co report a shipment of binders mowers and rakes delayed by flood now ready to fill orders.
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