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Newspaper
Athena Press
Location
Athena, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Aug 16, 1904
Page
4
Opened in New York City, Bishop Potter's model subway saloon draws fierce opposition from religious and prohibition advocates. Critics blame him for aiding demoralization while supporters note his reformist intent. The controversy floods letters and press commentary as the saloon reportedly thrives commercially.
Milo Ransom of Weston plans a two to three month trip back to his native states the first time since enlisting in Ninth New York cavalry in Portland New York. He will meet old comrades in his boyhood town then visit Quincy Missouri Kohala Missouri to see a lone living relative. He has not heard from her in 88 years and declines any World’s Fair visit.
Isaac Knotts died at his Pilot Rock home Friday afternoon at age 73 from blood poisoning after a hand scratch. A veteran wool grower, he helped build eastern Oregon sheep interests and is survived by two sons and a daughter. Obediah Osborn, Walla Walla county preacher and farmer, died after a brief illness. Geneva Bean Day attracts crowds with every bean dish.
Pendleton resident P. Haney reported an immense quaking amp near the Snake River on the Oregon side last January. The find involved inscriptions suggesting a Lewis and Clark relic tied to the river crossing and historical exploration era.
E L Clark agent for B F Saunders of Salt Lake City reports a government purchase of 2000 cows with calves for $40,000. Stock shipped to the Blackfeet Indian reservation in Montana. Clark has invested about $100,000 in Eastern Oregon stock in four months, including 36 000 sheep bought in Morrow county. He is a major visitor to the county's stock market, signaling activity.
Pendleton reports a threshing machine owned by E. O. Elder blew up on FE Beam’s ranch in Btage gulch Friday afternoon, nearly wrecked, but the crew escaped injury. Explosion blamed on smutty wheat. George Hatch of Pilot Rock bought the R. EB. Stewart place below town, 71½ acres for $1500. plans exist to move his family from Pilot Rock. Bids sought for painting and kalfemining of the 1.C. C. F. and K. of P. Hall with bids opening August 15, 1904. details from G. W. Bradley, Trustee chair. Also a medical anecdote praising De King’s New Discovery for lung issues.
George B. Wright of New London New York credits Chamberlain's stomach and liver tablets with curing severe headaches and weight gain after years of expensive treatment. L F Andrews of Des Moines Iowa endorses the pills as best for liver trouble and constipation. Available for sale by all druggists.
Water for lawn sprinkling will be limited to two hours daily from 6 to 7 p m and from 6 to 9 p m until further notice. City Marshal Foster orders the restriction to conserve water resources.
Notice is given to all creditors of A L Watts deceased in Umatilla County Oregon. Watts was executor named in his will, and all claims against his estate must be presented within six months to Will M Peterson, attorney, Athena Oregon. Dated December 1904.
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