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Newspaper
Athena Press
Location
Athena, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Apr 24, 1896
Page
3
Berkshire and Poland China pigs for sale. Bred from thoroughbred boars raised by a noted Pennsylvania swine breeder. Boar pigs of either breed seven fifty. Just weaned and available near Pendleton Oregon. Call or address Frank B. Clopton.
Local notes mention cleaning alleys, insurance inquiries with J W Smith, and Bob Davis opening a May 1 drug store. Mentions Barrett for paints and lawn mowers, Max Lewin selling salt pickles, and Milton organizing a brass band. Various small items reference Pendleton and Weston visitors, carpet sweepers, and local sales pitches for groceries and remedies.
Greens are plentiful in the grove south of town and a busy week of local appearances follows. Adams visitors, Weston games, shop advertisements, school and church events, insurance notices, and a social by Clover Leaf Lodge highlight Athena life with trains, fireworks of local commerce, and plans for mining and military organization in Eastern Oregon.
Hon Chas Hilton of Gilliam County loses a delegate race at home in Crown Rock precinct moving about 20 Republican votes. The contested ballot tips the county convention, reflecting strange political maneuvering in the local scene.
Reports from the Wil lamette valley of bear hunting at the Umatilla headwaters with dogs and snow conditions. Local political notes show B L Smith’s delegation paths. public notices include health ads for Simmons Liver Regulator and a Toledo firm letter, plus a jailer report of horse thieves in Nez Perces county and obituaries and public health claims with Dr Price baking powder medal mention.
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