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Athena Press

Location

Athena, Oregon, United States of America

Date

Dec 26, 1913

Page

2

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.

Jeffernan Streets Ore

Fate of Burne-Jones Painting Ruined by Accident

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.

Burne-Jones Lore Edward Burne-Jones Ma Ion

Animals in Opera The Surprising Cast On Stage

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.

von Bulow Monteverde London Woolf Flankey Ledncavallo Canlo Bolsam Bethleiem Louis Elson Musical Observer

Feyther and the Passon in a Little Cheshire Inn

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.

Feyther Passon Cheshire Manchester Guardian Umea John

Call From the Pacific Heard Across Mexico for Help

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.

Pacific Mexico Eig Pacific Ocean Seattle Wash North American

Barren Palestine Forests Gone and Jordan Dwindles

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.

Jordan B Palestine Joshua Promised Land Lebanon Galilee Jordan Solomon Christian Herald Hannah Woolley

Historic Hyde Park Defensive Works Shape Mayfair Names

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.

Hyde Park Rasex Lambert Cromwell Mayfair Mount Street Grosvenor Square Oliver's Mount London Butler Hydibemi Tranches London Standard

Farmer grows crop of fax and makes tablecloths from it

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.

No Place For Postmen In Fire Scene

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.

Architute Ie Sontrary New York

Notice of annual meeting of First National Bank Athena

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.

Athena Oregon LeGrow

Notice to Creditors in Madison Jones Estate

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.

State of Oregon Umatilla Madison Jones George W. Jones Hhis John M. Jones Will M. Peterson Hia Smithpuapee Pendleton de Tours

Estate of Charles Wilson final account hearing set

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.

Wilsoo Charles Wilson Bas Janusry PenGlston Oregon

Notice of Final Account in Estate of Amos Shick

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.

State of Oregon Umatilla Amos Shick Arthur E. Shick A. D Pendleton Umatilla County

Divorce Summons in Oregon Suit Seeks Decree

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.

McCubbins McCabbing Sta of Oregon Requirippe Athena Press Athena Umatilla County Oregon G. W. Phelps Sixth Judicial District State of

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