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Newspaper

Athena Press

Location

Athena, Oregon, United States of America

Date

Jun 23, 1905

Page

4

Senator Mitchell Trial Opened in Federal Court

United States Senator John H. Mitchell faces a full trial with a jury list including G. Steiner and A. Carlton. District Attorney Heney details alleged fees for official acts, claims against Mitchell in the firm Mitchell & Tanner, and arrangements with Kribs and others for expedited timber and land patent work. Judge DeHaven presides as testimony implicates multiple contracts and payments.

United States John H. Mitchell G. Steiner Salem H. Cleveland Ed Dailey Riverton Coos County T. Hobert Silverton A. Carlton Wellen Jackson County B. F. Grant Harlan Lincoln County Frank Warren Warrenton Clatsop County W. H. Lewis Farmer, Jewel DeHaven Heney Senator Mitchell Mitchel Mitchell & Tanner A. H. Tanner Mitchell Portland Washington Mitchell and Tanner Frederick Kriba Land Office John A. Benson California W. A. Burke Cook's Inlet Department of Commerce and Labor Booth-Kelly Lumber Company Fee Bennett Honey Tanner-Mitchell Ronalon Frederick A. Kribs Wit News Mitchell &Tanner

Contested City Council Race Sparks Open Town Debate

In Walla Walla on the eve of the July 10 city elections William Glasford and John F. McLean, both candidates for councilman in the First ward, stage a heated fight over open versus closed town policies. Accusations fly regarding liquor licenses and red light district actions, while other city posts show little or no opposition.

Walla Walla City William Gilasford John F. McLean Quiwation Glasford McLean Wny McLown Ang Red Light District Glasgford William Kirkman Eugene Boyer J. Smith William Retner R. P. Reynolds Bluford

Brown Runs Alone in City Mayor Race

The article notes Brown will run unopposed for mayor as no challenger could be found to oppose the incumbent. Voter registration for 1593 shows heavy turnout in Lewis and Clark precincts, with the First ward expected to have the only contest.

Brown Lewis and Clark

Alfalfa Crop In Echo Area Nearing Peak Yield

Alfalfa in Echo vicinity and Butter creek shows first crop nearly in the stack with second crop rising up to a foot high. First cut was short due to light winter snow. yields run two to three tons per acre with some higher rainfall later. Prices not quoted. little hay sold as pasture remains good until hot weather dries up ranges.

Echo Butter Creek

Notice of Lost Notes and Stock Certificates in Mining Firms

A notice from Athena Oregon dated June 25 1905 warns that notes payable to E L Barnett and Edward Taft along with 152 312 shares of stock held by KL Barnett of Portland Oregon in several mining firms are lost or stolen. The unendorsed shares and notes must not be transferred, any transfer is illegal.

E. L. Barnett Edward Taft KL. Barnett Yamhill Street Portland Oregon Golconda Consolidated Mining Co Union Gold Mining Co Grant Mining Co Standard Consolidated Mining Co Buffalo Monitor Mining Co Springdale Copper Mining Co South Pole Gold Mining Co Athena Be.l, Barnett

Lewis and Clark Rates From Athena to Portland

The O R N Co announces rates for the Lewis and Clark fair from Athena to Portland. Individual tickets sold daily May 29 to October 15 with continuous passage. final return limit 80 days from sale, not later than October 1906. Single fare per capita for round trip is $9.90. Party tickets for ten or more persons sold May 29 to October 15. 10 day limit from sale, one fare per person for round trip, $7.40. Children half fare. For details, contact M W Smith, O R N agent, Athena. Plus an advertisement for Dr King’s New Life Pills with testimonials and price.

O. 4 É& N. Co Athena Portland M. W. Smith

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