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Newspaper
Athena Press
Location
Athena, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Aug 23, 1904
Page
3
Readable items include births and engagements in Walla Walla and Pendleton regions. Births occur at local homes, while several residents visit from Oakesdale and Meacham. The death of Howard F. Haley, a longtime O R N brakeman, follows a Friday night railroad accident near Wallula.
Mrs. Smith of Portland travels home Sunday with her younger daughter Miss LaBrashe after visiting daughter Mrs. Jack Keller. Lucien Gagnon accompanies a north fork trip yielding 25 Dolly Varden trout. the largest 22 14 inches. Mr. and Mrs. F B Boyd Cecile and Miss Lela Stamper stayed at Geo Craigen home weekend. Craigen moves residence to Weaton with daughter Luella to teach fifth and sixth grades.
Private offices for the cashier and board of directors have arrived and been installed at the First National Bank. The new desks and furniture enhance convenience and lighting, making the bank’s equipment on par with Eastern Oregon institutions. Enclosures for private offices contribute to improved facilities.
The record lists multiple merchants offering liquor, drugs, fruits, bread, bakery items, chocolates, cigars, hats, coffee, fabrics, hair goods, and novelties. It highlights Pioneer drugstore and Athena Mercantile Co among sellers and notes new fashions and items like double disc weeders and Crescent Cream coffee.
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