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Newspaper
Athena Press
Location
Athena, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Dec 08, 1893
Page
2
Subscription terms for year in advance with single copy and wrappers in place. Advertising rates show local notices, fret insertion 10e per due and each subsequent insertion. Communications addressed to the PRESS Athena Oregon.
The Ethena town notes muddy streets after heavy rains and urges the marshal to clean sewers along Main Street to prevent overflow. It argues the marshal should protect street dignity and maintenance rather than only enforcing peace, noting salary justification and sewer clearance.
Indians gather opposite Okanogan river for a week long death feast honoring two burned men with Chief Moses present to attend. Barbecues, singing, and a ghost dance are planned amid superstitious rites. In court, Judge Bradshaw rules on Branner vs Ward, deeming defaults improper without proper summons. A speech by Justice Mayl recalls a judge's ironic innocence remark. Seattle Telegraph notes mills reopening and railway earnings improving as the economy revives. Herbert S. Navy report itemizes ships, costs, and proposed torpedo boat expansion, praising U S shipbuilding strength. A humorous vignette ends with a postmaster causing a refused paper note to linger as a heavenly ban.
The fifty third congress begins its first regular session with plans to push the tariff and revenue bills. Senators Wilson and McMillen are seen as pivotal figures defending reform measures, while debate may touch the Hawaiian question and the Supreme Court vacancy. Floral tributes and winter attire brighten the opening scene as both houses convene.
At the Christian Church a series of meetings continues with good attendance. Next Sunday morning the topic is The Union of God's People, illustrated by a chart for clarity. Evening subject is Con science, What it is and is it an insatiable guide. Meetings continue next week.
Creditor notice. All parties indebted to Bergevin Bros. urged to call at the undersigned office and settle by December first to save costs.
Publication notice records a land claim by an applicant staking a parcel in Oregon. Names mentioned include A Bostwick, John Reciot, Tyananer, Arch Winsor, with Regster Winsor as the registrar. The notice designates proof of occupancy and residence requirements in the claim process.
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