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Newspaper
Athena Press
Location
Athena, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Feb 24, 1911
Page
3
A flurry of visitors and movers from Helix Weston Pendleton Walla Walla and Kennewick appear in brief city notes. Several residents travel for business and family reasons while others plan relocations and social events. A faulty engine incident near Gibbon is reviewed with an unexplained crane of events.
Washington birthday exercises at Athena public school drew visitors and a holiday for teachers and pupils. County commissioners reportedly favor three new steel bridges: one at Third Street City Park and two southeast of town over Wild Horse near the George Lieuallén place. The Tribune notes tribune power in ancient Rome and links to modern concept of civic liberty.
In a society quip from the Daily Broad, Gladys notes praise for Nia Gillard's grace in exclusive circles, while May belle mocks the editor for never seeing her skate on rollers. Chiewon 'Tthune comments on the clash of polished image and real demeanor.
Notice states that on Saturday February 25 1911 at 230 pm at the livery stable the roan horse weighing about 900 pounds seven years old with tack will be sold to the highest bidder for cash to satisfy a feed bill owed by Dr J B Sponogia. The owner Harry McBride claims ownership while Dr J R Sponogia disputes it. Also advertised is wheat hay stored in a barn for sale with inquiries to Geo R Dissmore one mile south of Weeton Athena Oregon February 2 1911.
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