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Newspaper
Athena Press
Location
Athena, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Feb 25, 1898
Page
1
A fragmented notice recounts a grave matter involving a saved file and a claim of robbery of another victim. The sparse text mentions a store, an individual named Osborn, and an apparent reference to a pioneer drag cycle, with unclear details.
The Washington & Columbia River Railway line from Pendleton to Hunt’s Junction and the connected routes have been transferred to the Northern Pacific Railway Company. The board at Walla Walla adjourned, with resignations accepted from A. B. Wright’s associates amid rumors of a sale. The system, about 161 miles, includes lines from Hunt’s to Dayton, Hunt’s Junction to Pendleton, and a branch to Athena, forming a key feeder to the Northern Pacific in the Pacific Northwest.
Hasbrouck appears alive not dead as Pendleton reports. He reappeared in Portland and told a Pendleton man he may stay a while then return to his mines in Arizona. He owned two claims there and warned the article in Yuma sparked public speculation. The piece notes his return dispels rumors of his death.
Recinet council outlines total representation of 109 at county convention with at most two delegates per precinct. Meeting slated for March 30 and sits in Pendleton the following Wednesday. Precinct committeemen to be elected at primaries. List of precincts and delegate counts includes South Athena to Willow Springs, Pendleton areas, and Weston districts. Attendance roster names local officials and party members from Pendleton and surrounding towns.
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