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Newspaper
Athena Press
Location
Athena, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Apr 03, 1896
Page
3
Bred from thoroughbred boars raised by a celebrated Pennsylvania swine breeder. Boar pigs of either breed priced at $7.50. Pigs have just been weaned and can be seen near Pendleton Oregon. Call or address Frank B. Clopton.
Multiple brief items note movements of residents and visitors between Weston Pendleton and Athena. Individuals include T. D. Taylor Max Lewin Chas Fischer John Foss J W Smith H Key Campbell J W Kirk Wm Thompson Ed Rush Miss Josie Wright Miss Leola Young Miss Jen Booth Thos Page and others. Activities cover business ads band performances at republican convention insurance sales creamery work and church events with upcoming sales and time card changes at rail lines.
Delegates at Pendleton elect Dr. F. W. Vincent as chairman and adopt a McKinley platform. The slate includes Gurdane, Davis, and Rigby for representatives, Martin for county judge, Gilliland for county commissioner, Houser for sheriff, Kein for treasurer, Gilliam for assessor, Burroughs for clerk, Bickers for recorder, Nowlin for school superintendent, Kimbrel for surveyor, and Folsom for coroner. Easter service announced at M E church.
Shortage of men in Athena’s hook and ladder company prompts appeals to business leaders and citizens to join the H and L team. Firefighters praised for recent work. saloon burglary details noted. multiple notices span a saloon break in and church association meeting in Weston with ministers from Seattle Oakland and other cities.
An early 1900s promotion promises buyers spending 15.00 in cash at Max Lewin's shop a free silverware set including a table fork knife spoon and teaspoon. The ad also touts Agora Cherry Pectoral as a rapid remedy and notes available pasturage for 250 head of stock at 400 per head monthly.
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