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Newspaper
Athena Press
Location
Athena, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jan 04, 1895
Page
3
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A Portland banker was arrested on suspicion after reports of a man drowning at Pannoyer’s house yard block. The body was never recovered, insurance money sought from multiple agencies, and suspects believed alive. later the man was found in Sioux City and arrested. Accomplices likely to face charges. Umatilla County sheep quality praised attracting buyers from Montana and beyond. Adams M. E. Sunday School notes 46 students warmly engaged with 41 scholars enrolled last quarter. list of punctual attendees provided.
Three gentlemen from Milton confer with Pendleton business leaders on county division. Frank G Hull editor, N A Davie state representative, and local rancher Linasles press for drawing Lee County line to include Milton and Athena, arguing the move would place over half the taxable property in the new area.
A Pendleton and Milton physician argued by phone over a James Ashworth case issued sharp insults and threats. The Milton doctor challenged the Pendleton counterpart to settle the dispute in person, escalating to a dramatic exchange as emotions flared.
An urgent 1894 letter from Oregon appeals for aid to starving families in western Nebraska. It notes crop failures, cold winter, and deaths without food or fuel, urging donations of food and seed grain, with railroads delivering free to Grand Island. Local chamber forms committee, seeks church and community support, offering to forward shipments via Pacific lines to Nebraska Relief Committee care BR and N Co.
A mix of community notes, obliquies, social visits, minor incidents, and local ads from Athena. Mentions influenza rumors, residents visiting Oakland, Weston, and Milton, minor accidents, church and school events, and local commerce promotions. Includes medicine ads and a short obituary for Clara Stamper.
A fragmented Athena Chronicle recounts a ghost party hosted by Miss Bessie Davin for the Choral Union, with attendees in white sheets and a prankish tone. It also covers a New Year’s concert by the Athena Band, a girls’ ball led by Miss Danny Shaw and Miss Mae Fischer, and society notices from the period, including Sabbath closing pledges and local weddings.
In Weston on November 30, 1894, Powers testified for the plaintiff in a case against N Swag gart. The suit sought 961.75 plus 10 attorney fees after alleged sympathy appeals. Unclaimed letters list Marion Murdock and others as of January 1, 1598. Postmaster Jas W Maloney notes notices. Additional notices reference unsettled accounts tied to the C A Barrett Co. Found items include salvo fuses and related gear.
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