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Athena Press

Location

Athena, Oregon, United States of America

Date

Oct 19, 1906

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15000 Acre Adame Corn Ranch Described At Odebolt Iowa

The Odebolt area hosts Adame 15000 acre corn farm expected to yield 525000 bushels this season with 200 workers to harvest and 37 double stalk cutters. The operation uses mules for heavy work, ships cattle feed, and maintains a central office and housing for workers near the fields. A summer farm tour notes neat roads, a schoolhouse, and orderly management. A separate note invites Athena bachelors to a free banquet at the Stahl building with music and entertainment.

Oregon Iowa Adama Odebelt North Dakota Adams Adame

Murder of Spokane YMCA Secretary Sparks Theories

Reno Hutchinson, Spokane YMCA secretary, was shot dead at Seventh and Howard in the city’s best district. He died after a struggle with a highwayman while on his way to a trustees meeting, leaving a widow and child. Police probe a former suitor, while Mrs Hutchinson declines to comment.

Reno Hutchinson Young Men's Christian Association Seventh Howard Streets Spokane Hartson Hatecideon R. B. Paterson Portland Hutchingon Woour

Northwestern Route Railroad Plans Filed in Idaho

The North-Western Railroad company filed a certified copy of articles of incorporation in Boise Idaho. The project aims to build operate and maintain a rail line from a point on the Oregon Short Line near Huntington Oregon to a Lewiston Idaho route about 150 miles long and to run stern boats on the Snake River for freight and passengers. Death of Father Flohr funeral services held at St Mary's Walla Walla after a long parish work.

The North-Western Railroad Company Boise Idaho Huntington Baker County Snake River Nagle Lewiston Oregon Spake Father Flohr Father Flotr St. Mary's Hospital Walla Walla St. Mary's Church Fiohr Walla Walle

Whitman County Farm Land Valuation Shows Sharp Rise

An error in the Whitman county report on farm land valuation misstated a 50 percent increase. Farm land values rose from 7,515,195 in 1905 to 19,688,456 in 1906, with farm taxes up about 25 percent, while the levy fell from 21 to 15 mills.

Whitman County Washington Rosalia Palouse Elberton Farmington

Waterman neighborhood harness tampering targets claim to belt

In Waterman there is a man believed to hold the championship and belt. A Sunday night incident at Waterman schoolhouse involved tampering with a team from Commercial livery stable, releasing inside checks so the horses would move independently. Dick detected the fault before progress. investigators say it could have led to a fatal runaway. A separate note reports Dick Francis with mild smallpox exposure and quarantine in College Place. Elisabeth McCollough, infant daughter of Mr and Mrs Charles McCollough, died at six months and seven days. John Ritben and Alloa Gith ehy were wed at Yendleton with County Judge Gilliland officiating.

Waterman Disk Bush Mont John Riteben Plies Alloa Githehy Yendleton Gilliland Athens Poatmanter L. A. Githens

Gunfight on North McKay Ends in Death

Tom Myers formerly lived with parents on Ping Creek north of Athena. He is dead after a quarrel over alleged horse thefts led to a shootout with old man Hirondin. Hirondin is seriously wounded and en route to receive surgical aid. Deputy Sheriff Blakely and Coroner Folsom proceeded to the scene.

Pendivtoo Tom Myers Ping Creek Athena van Hirontmod North McKay Mc Kay Hirodmins Exid Myers Hironimos Blakely Folsom Ottions

No Abatement Of Strike Alters Portland Shipping Pattern

Ten vessels aggregating 20 482 tons will likely be diverted to Puget Sound due to a waterfront strike affecting grainhandlers longshoremen and teamsters. Exports bound for Portland will load at Tacoma and other northern ports as the StrathAllan and related ships move north. A Portland arbitration meeting is urged by Mayor Lane, with W J Burns noting local conditions drive the decision. Nearby school notes list students of Cannon district and temperance meetings are announced at area churches. The Grange lecture by Mrs Clare Waldo draws a large audience in Athena. Robert Weddle receives a four year penitentiary sentence for larceny.

Puget Sound Portland W. J. Burns Balfour, Guthrie & Company Tacoma Strathfillan Netherlands Lane W.J. Barns M. i Athens Baptist Church EV. Hoven Christian Church Rev. Evans Methodiat Episcopal Church F.E. Billington The Grange Opera House

Attorney Peterson Travels to Hot Lake for Rheumatic Relief

Will M. Peterson comes down Tuesday for the first time in days. He has suffered from rheumatism in an aggravated form. He left for Hot Lake in Union county last evening and will remain there for some time. Eesuemt Howels With Cascareta. Candy ie tomatipat forov siete 1112 6.0 fall drops refused money.

Hot Lake Will M. Peterson Peterson Union County Cascareta Candy Ie Tomatipat Forov

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