Artesian Well Blast Tests Water Flow At Athena
A large explosive charge lowered 390 feet into the Athena Land and Trust artesian well discharged to crack the vein. Water erupted then receded, later returning to a steady flow. Drillers Miller and Wrest believe vast artesian supplies lie nearby and foresee legal bonding to fund further development.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athena Land & Trust Company
Derrink
Gesser
Mesers. Miller & Wrest
Athena
Districte
Athena Land and Trust Sells Ten Acre Tracts
Considerable activity surrounds Athena Land and Trust this week with a ten acre sale to Mr Vic Harrie south of the creek and near the extending road from Third street. Miller and West acquire another ten acres in the southeast corner to be improved by first settlers. Surveyor Kimbrell lays out a county road along the southern boundary as lands are prepared for cultivation. Clarence Brotherton hosts a stag party with friends, music, and a feast as a sendoff for Mr Clarence Goff and Mr Ohio Hastings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athena Land Snd Trust Company
Vic
Third Street
Harris
Miller & Weat
Wilson
Miller & ‘Eat
Kimbrell
Case Cannon
Clarence Brotherton
Megare
Pinkerton
W, Bmcdonald
Achilles
Goff
Clarence Goff
Ohio” Hestings
Winter Weather Ravages Oregon Roads and Stock Routes
Gardane correspondence reports chaotic winter conditions in East Oregon with warm wind melting snow. Hay supplies depleted, feed rustling underway as Andy Rost runs three teams from Pilot Rock. Local stockmen shift stock to Pine City and Pilot Rock for bay carloads while bridges wash out and roads become nearly impassable. Marion Smith oversees road crews on Pilot Rock and Oamag districts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gardane
East Oregonian
Andy Rost
Pilot Rock
Chas
Ely
J. L. Ball
D. R. Gato
Pine City
Bay
French
Brosman
Echo
Camas Printie
Marion Smith
Oamag
Pen Pendleton adopts Western Union night letter plan
The East Oregonian reports Western Union will handle 50 word letters at night in Pen Pendleton with day rate for 10 word messages. Night letters must use provided forms and plain English, with delivery next morning by messenger or mail. Rates scale per ten words beyond the initial allotment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Western Union
Pendleton
George Gillette
Saya
East Oregonian
Suit in Oregon Court Hears Deaths of Parties
In the case Richard Clinton versus Dan Healy the defendant and plaintiff have died after the appeal to Oregon’s supreme court from Multnomah County. The court was notified that a third substitution is needed due to the death of the plaintiff’s wife who had been substituted for her husband. All parties have died since the appeal, illustrating slow justice as the suit began in February 1900, just over a year ago.
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Richard Clinton
Dan Healy
Wea
Supreme Court
Mctoomah County
Wen
Wheels of Justice
Oregon
Saved From Drowning at Dry Creek
Marah nearly drowned Tuesday afternoon at Dry Creek when a footboard slid on the stream. Mr. March and Biddy McLean were swept away before they saved Mrs. March and brought her ashore. She was unconscious briefly but regained life and is recovering.
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Mie
Marah
Dry Creek
Weston
Mr. March
Biddy McLean
Mrs. March
Pendleton Farmers Union Revives General Sales Day Plan
Pendleton branch members reconfirmed the revival of the general sales day plan at their Saturday meeting. The first sales day will be held tomorrow afternoon at the Fall Pavilion in Pendleton to test its popularity for future regular events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pendleton Farmers Union
Pendleton
Gretante
Athena City Election Protest On Ballot Errors
C A Barrett appearing for Austin Voss challenged Athens Oregon city canvass of votes citing two ballot errors. Council debated legality under Australian ballot law with Recorder Richards and Councilman Wilson. Ballots were canvassed as Barrett warned of potential unlawful result and opposing filings followed.
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Athena
C. A. Barrett
Austin Voss
City Council
Iat
Barrett
Erro
Hawks
Fos
Richards
Fons
Wilson
Missouri
Fou
W. W. Jacobs
Athens
Umatilla
State of Oregon
Aaid
Geo. W. Grou
W. W. Docote
No More Hat Pins Declared Public Annoyance in Chicago
The judiciary committee of Chicago City Council will draft an anti batpin ordinance after a weeklong crusade and public hearing. The measure bans batpins worn in public from extending beyond half an inch past the crown, signaling new public decorum rules.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Judiciary Committee
Explosion Injures Locomotive on O R N Road Near Whitman
A damaged train near Whitman station after weeks of war born disruption. Locomotive attached to train No 7 exploded as the train neared the station, engine shattered, smokestack torn free, field sighted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walla Wallin
Warhouse
O. R. Do
Auction Notice Under Farmers Union Sale in Oregon
The engineer and fireman were blown to the ground but not injured, and Mrs. J. D. Sheeta was bruised. The cause is unknown. Under the avaptoes of the Farmers Union, Saturday March 21 2001 at Fair Pavilion Pendleton Oregon sale starts 1 pm. Bring farm implements or livestock for sale. Entries dated with James John or J B Montgomery at Hartman Abract Co. office. $1 per animal or article for advertising and 1 percent to pay the auctioneer. An experienced auctioneer will attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. D. Sheeta
Farmers’ Union
Fair Pavilion
Pandleton
Oregon
James John F
J. B. Montgomery
Hartman Abatract Co
Old-Time Ball Planned by Powers and Liopallen
An Old-Time Ball will be staged at Weston Opera House on St Patrick’s Eve March 17 led by W M Powers and Joe Liopallen. The event recreates pioneer era dances from 26 years ago with old-time soldiers providing music and local pianists as floor managers. It opens with a grand march at 8 p.m. Supper will follow at the Hotel Royal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. M. Powers
Joe Liopallen
Weston Opera Houge
St. Patrick's Day
Pionoara
Hotel Royal
Freewater Plans Water Bond Issue and Plant Contract
Freewater city board orders sale of bonds totaling 16000 dollars for a 16 year term to fund renotation of the water works system. Bonds bear interest at percent. Surveys completed and pumping plant and reservoir contract to be awarded once bonds are sold. Inland Grain Growers elect officers at Pendleton meeting with A Barrett as president, John Babr as vice president, Jesse O Hales as secretary. directors listed.
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Freewater City Coquail
Sanderson
The
Inland Grain Growers’ Association
Pendleton
A. Barrett
John Babr
Jesse O. Hales
Lhe
HJ. Taylor
J. N. Babr
J. 0
H Tes
J. Hl. Obristopher
Wheat crop outlook in Umatilla county reports
Reports from across Umatilla county say the 1910 wheat crop is strong with a good stand of fall grain and ample moisture. Most areas including Athena, Walla Walla, Helix show favorable prospects, while Helix notes some frost damage but not widespread. Pilot Rock and western areas enjoy renewed moisture after two dry seasons boosting hopes for a good yield.
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Enat Oregonian
Umatilla
W. Ek, Campbell
Farmers' Onion
Holdman
John Adana
Adama
Dames
Athena
Woalon
Helix
W. H. Morrison
East Oregonian
J. E. Montgomery
Paget Sound Warehouse Company
Pilot Rock
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T. M. Taggart
Hill Bros
Worthington
Reliable Blue
Tum-A-Lum Lumber CO
A. M. Johnson
Lind Company
Dell Brothers
Coop
Ent
Mosars
Floyd Pinkerton
Leon Miller
Herbert Parker
Hugh Lisuallen
Emery
Telegraph Company
Foss
W. D. Obaaberlain
Hot Lake
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