Newspaper Office Corner Jefferson Streets Ore Dec 46
Fragmentary OCR note references a newspaper office at corner Jefferson Streets in Oregon in December 1946 with unclear details.
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Newspaper
Athena Press
Location
Athena, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Dec 26, 1913
Page
2
Fragmentary OCR note references a newspaper office at corner Jefferson Streets in Oregon in December 1946 with unclear details.
A Water color titled Love the Rainy attributed to Burne-Jones was crushed with egg white for photographing but the brush swipes destroyed the work. Sir Edward Burne-Jones, heartbroken, had labored months on the piece from 1870 to 1873. The original was destroyed in 1809 and rebuilt by 1810, yet the loss remained a blow to the artist.
An essay describes nonhuman performers in opera from elephants on early stages to birds and beasts in modern works. It cites anecdotes about animals improvising lines and actions, including elephants exiting scenes and a famous animal chorus in a Wagner production.
A Manchester Guardian correspondent recalls a rustic tale from a Saturday in Cheshire. On a sunburnt bench, farm workers share memories of bygone times and a humorous misadventure involving a father, son, and a pastor linked to church duties. The anecdote blends dialect humor with reflections on work and faith.
A wireless message from a vessel in distress 140 miles west of Seattle flashed across the Pacific to Mexico. The lone operator logged the coordinates 125 degrees 27 minutes 87 seconds west and 47 degrees 83 minutes 10 seconds north, prompting rapid relief as watchers along the coast picked up the call. The incident, reported in World’s Work, shows the reach of wireless communication from sea to land across North America.
The article notes deforestation in Palestine since ancient times, leading to a feeble Jordan and a dryer climate. It cites the loss of forests from biblical days, reduced population, and less fertile valleys, contrasting ancient abundance with current scarcity. It also touches on seventeenth century etiquette guidance by Hannah Woolley, urging restraint in table manners and warning against overeating and rudeness at meals.
The fragment describes Hyde Park hosting military musters from Cromwell era and Roundhead armies led by Rasex and Lambert. It notes Cromwell reviewing the Ironsides and the fortifications influencing street names like Mount Street and Grosvenor Square. It mentions women aiding in defense as cited by London Standard.
An eccentric farmer grew a crop of fax out of curiosity and later claimed to a dinner guest that he had made the tablecloth himself. The guest doubted the claim and pressed for details while the farmer spoke in a mysterious tone, offering to reveal only if trusted. The exchange hints at rural eccentricities and the era’s humor.
A postman is reprimanded by the office superintendent after being seen loitering near a large street fire. He argues he was ahead of archite and the supervisor insists safety matters override time. The piece warns of detours to avoid danger when fires burn nearby.
The regular annual meeting of the First National Bank of Athena Oregon for election of directors for the coming year and for transacting any other business as may lawfully come before it will be held at the bank in Athena Oregon on Tuesday the 13th day of January 1914 at 2 o'clock p m F S LeGrow December 5th 1919.
Notice is hereby given in the County Court of Oregon Umatilla County to all persons with claims or business related to the estate of Madison Jones deceased. John M. Jones appointed administrator de bonis non on December 18, 191% and claims must be filed with Will M. Peterson attorney at Pendleton Smith Building.
Wilsoo administratrix of the estate filed the final account and report. The County Judge by order set the hearing for Saturday January 10, 1914 at 10:00 a.m. in the County Court House at Pendleton Oregon to hear and settle the estate. Atty. for the claimant appears.
Notice is given that Arthur E. Shick administrator of the estate of Amos Shick deceased has filed his final account and report. The County Judge has scheduled a settlement hearing December 20, 1913 at 10:00 AM at the Pendleton County Court House, Umatilla County Oregon. Objections or exceptions to the final account may be filed at that time. Dated November 14, 1918. Arthur E. Shick by Homer I Watts attorney for Administrator.
In a circuit court in Oregon, F F McQubbins sues A McCubbins for divorce. The summons requires the defendant to appear within six weeks after first publication in Athena Press dated November 14, 1913. The order, signed by Judge G W Phelps, directs publication weekly for six weeks ending November 26, 1913.
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