26 May 1915
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Newspaper
Ione Journal
Location
Ione, Oregon, United States of America
Date
May 26, 1915
Page
1
The Ladies of the Chinalag Church plan a fancy article sale on June 8 1915 with cream and cake served at Buffington building. Local notices mention real estate moves, a new Reo auto, and community events including dances and suppers as well as road work and social gatherings in Dry Fork and Williams and Ball districts.
The article notes a ridge south of Mikkalo with substantial corn planting and promising crop prospects while questioning why investors should not be required to destroy weeds on neighboring farms.
M. E. Cotter states the drill has reached 108 feet in Frank Young's well and encountered very hard rock with no water yet. A Sunday night rain interrupted plowing for a few hours Monday and dumped a large amount of water, but there are no reports of damages.
Emmerson Keithley visits Pendleton to see his uncle C Hogue. Oscar Keithley and family came from Eight Mile for the weekend. Heavy rain fell Friday at T H Williams with little damage aside from a washed garden truck on steep ground. Haying starts at Mountain Valley Farm near Heppner. Sam Esteb visited Saturday evening. Ken Emil Carlson seen on the streets Saturday. A crowd attended the Ione game on the Jones diamond. BW Sigsbee rode Sunday train to Portland. Rain has been heavy the past week and farmers anticipate a strong harvest this fall. Ice cream offer noted at a local pharmacy. E Turner visited Saturday and Monday on business. Harlan left Lone on his way week.
Report notes partial success of the gun t machine by Mr. Davis improving ditch work from 960 to 1020 feet saving manpower. Mrs. C. L. Roadruck returns from Newport as a Grand Lodge delegate. daughter recovering from scarlet fever. Haying and cherry crops underway. rain affects yields. Local residents Arthur Crawford, Joseph Barber, M. E. Rood, Dalles Perkins, J. E. Swangon, E. T. Perkins, Lee Padberg household, and others are mentioned with trips to Heppner, Salem, Seattle, Portland, and Newport events.
Ione roared to a double win over Umatilla as M Blake and Sperry dominated on mound and at bat. In game one Cason homered with two on, while Sperry struck out 12 and held Umatilla to six hits across six innings. The second contest featured tight defense and late scoring, with Ione seizing a 4 to 3 victory as Blake and Coshow delivered key hits.
Paul Treedson was in town Monday on a business trip. The last issue of the Omelet is expected about a week after school is out. The editorial matter is being prepared by the School Staff. Joe Water was in Ione Saturday evening to visit with his family and also attend the entertainment.
Ye Editor enjoyed a ride with T B Buffington and toured John Calkino and White ranches northeast of Ione. Art Pierce and wife attended the high school track meet and ball games in Ione. Dr Mrs Chick hosted. Others include Dave Rogers, Chas Benedict from Morgan, Chas Allinger installing a new boiler at Dick Turpin barber shop, Leonard Carlson from Gooseberry, and Dick Turpin’s visit to Heppner then return by train.
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