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Newspaper
Athena Press
Location
Athena, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Feb 18, 1910
Page
6
A Brazil based doctor explains the true vampiric bat species, noting bloodsucking behavior targets cattle and horses, minimal human bites, unique teeth and streamlined digestion. The piece describes forest habitats, bite locations, and historical curiosity including Darwin’s era.
A Boston Record snippet notes a man waiting for a street car at a station who is approached by an excited woman asking if he is the man here. He replies with a puzzled denial and points to another man as the correct person, while a line about money follows.
A sharp faced woman opens her door to a ragged traveler who says he has forgotten how to be hungry and is utterly lonely after 80 days without food. He explains the hardship of long travel and the value of human company.
A wry London Tit Bits line weighs a man’s concern after his first child arrives. He asks if the baby resembles him and, upon receiving affirmation, requests the news be broken to his wife gently. The joke hinges on vanity and social tact.
A Birmingham Age-Herald clipping records a dramatic exchange where an audience shouts at a playwright who then asks for the fastest exit. The note closes with A Clarke’s remark about happiness and avoiding stagnation.
Weston hosts a large school meeting as Weston normal plans another campaign. Mayor Turner chairs with McKinney as secretary. A booster committee is formed including Wood, Kirk, Keefe Jr., Barnes and Worthington writes from Portland. An executive panel from Pendleton and Weston is named to organize funds and draft an initiative bill. A second meeting set for February 26 in Pendleton.
Five head of work horses and two two year old colts due in April for sale. Stock in good condition. Plymouth Rock chicks from a choice laying strain, $1.50 each. Address J. M. Swaggart, Weston, Oregon. RF. D, No. 9, Farm three miles north of Athena.
G W Hansell a Freewater fruit man sues Carrie Hansell for divorce alleging cruelty and improper conduct. They married about two months ago. Carrie Hansell is widow of Edward Dixon who was shot and killed on a ranch near Freewater about a year ago by Mike Ryan. Hansell, about 60, is prominent in the M E Church.
Weston hosts a new Odd Fellows lodge with A. A. Barnes presiding as organizer. Officers named include eblat patriarch A. Turner high priest William MacKensie senior warden Sim J. Gulley junior warden Frank Price secretary I. M. Kemp treasurer W. A. Barnes outside guard J. M. Ashworth.
Peter Wilson was fatally struck by a falling timber while digging a well at 90 feet near Helix. He was taken to the town hospital but never regained consciousness.
For sale notice offers a complete ateam stationery threshing oaths. Inquire of Jas Bryan at Athooa Oregon.
Athena Land Company advertises farm land and homes for sale in Athena with prices from 65 to 1100 dollars per acre and several property descriptions. The notice notes 705 acres of Anest Land in Umatilla county with water, a ten room house, 40 acres alfalfa, and nearby farms selling at 100 per acre, available for 85. 700 acres of wheat land near railroad one mile from station, 65 per acre. Also 505 with a fine room home near Main Street and school. Company contact and a note on Pendleton traction system funding reaching 25 000 dollars, with stock nearly raised.
A testimonial from Manchester Ohio credits Dr King’s New Discovery with saving a life and restoring health after a severe illness. The ad proclaims the product cures coughs colds lagrippe asthma and bronchial affections and offers a free trial bottle. Also mentions a dry land ranch for sale and a Midvale Idaho investment pitch. Electric Bitters praised by a Macon Georgia orphanage president as a top family medicine.
Editor J P Sossman of Corneling North Carolina bruised his leg leading to a sore cured by Bucklen's Arnica Salve a quick fix for boils burns eczema piles and more Also a farmer’s notice near Athena Oregon promotes a prize Mammoth Jack stallion with prior fair victories and registration For general use Dr King’s New Life Pills touted for stomach liver and kidney troubles with broad sales across druggists
For sale some remaining articles including a reliable horse with tack and barn, an ice family outfit, a water power washer, a kitchen table, a soap setup, and several empty canning jars. Interested buyers may apply to R O Walker regarding these items.
A rugged railroad town area seven miles from Condon, Gilliam County, Oregon, featuring horses and a blacksmith shop with harvest equipment. Property priced at $38 per acre, one-third cash with good terms. Write Box 124 Condon, Oregon.
Rev A M Hammond pastor conducts Sunday school at 10 a m with preaching at 11 am Epworth League devotional at 6 30 pm and preaching at 7 30 pm Ladies Aid Society meets Wednesday afternoon at 1 pm in the church schedule reflects church activities and timings
Lay-Gounty Oregon court notices Adele St Dennis estate final account filed by administrator Le Grow. County Judge sets February 21, 1910, at 2 PM in Pendleton for hearing objections and settlement. Notice to be published weekly from January 14 to February 38, 1910. Peterson and Wilson, Attorneys.
Executors Edward Koonts and Marion Jack notify all claimants against the estate of Thomas J. Kirk deceased to present claims with vouchers to the First National Bank of Athena Adena Oregon within six months from February 11 1910. Court orders and qualification complete in Umatilla County.
Hugh McIntyre as executor of John McIntyre deceased has filed his final account in the county court. The court, by order, fixes March 21, 1910, at 8 p.m. in the Pendleton county courthouse for hearing objections and settling the account. Public notice to all interested appears in the Athena Press February 18, 1910 through March 18, 1910. Peterson & Wilson attorneys for the executor.
800 acres two miles from Helix in fair condition with line well and price 50 000 dollars. Leased to 1912 with easy terms. Contact John A. Gross at 814 Boyer Avenue Walla Walla Washington. Also stallion Cute Glory offered by Ed Ringle Helix Oregon in good life condition and first class.
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