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Newspaper

Athena Press

Location

Athena, Oregon, United States of America

Date

Jan 17, 1896

Page

4

Damon and Pythias presented by Knights of Pythias lodge

The Morris building hosted a polished production of Damon and Pythias under Pythian Lodge No 29 K of P with Wm Rasmus starring as Damon. Cast members included Leola Young as Calanthe Miss Leola Young and Mrs Charles Sharp among others. Rasmus praised for eight year mastery, upcoming Portland Marquam Grand theatre performance with 100 cast. Proceeds from seats totaled about 60 dollars. Installation and banquet notes follow for Wild Horse Lodge No 73 and Athena Lodge No 104 with officers named and social activities described.

Morris Damon Pythias Pythian Lodge K. of P Rasmus Pythtag Oes Ceeeethus Kinsey Dionysius B. Boyd Damocles T. D. Taylor Procles Stancel Philistina Maloney Lucullus Sharp Eva Hill Calanthe Leola Young Knights of Pythias Lodges Damon and Pythine Marquam Grand Theatre Portland Coldiara Mise Loonik Young Miss Young Charles ©. Sharp Hermion Ose James Sharp Luculluy Wild Horse Lodge Swagrt M. Kelley V. G W. Wilkingon Sec F. Sharp Treas J. J Grove G. W. Gross I. G EB. Taft C.G W. T. Gilman W. F. Young J. Stone N. G J.C. Stamper J. Bloch KE. de Peatt Odd Fellowship Athena

Almanac from 1866 shows Oregon officials and tax rolls

Weston resident shares McCormick's Almanac for 1866 printed in Portland. It lists Oregon state officers Addison Gibbs and RE N Cooke, plus early U.S. senators Williams and Bee and representatives McBride and Henderson. Taxable county totals and notes on Washington Territory’s 1860 organization are included.

Weston Portland W. W. Jacobs Whitman Weston Leader McCormick Oregon Addison Gibbs Wee Clackamar Clatsop Columbia Douglas Jackson Josephine Lane Marion Multnomah Polk Tillamook Washington Wasco Washington Territory William Pickering Almanas Olympia Walla Walla County

Postmaster Shot Robber on Pacific Coast Robbery

A masked bandit shot Postmaster Johnson at the Pendleton post office after demanding cash. Johnson fought back, the pistol discharging into his left hand as the robber escaped with about 700 dollars. Deputy Marshal Bentley ignored the man outside. the thief remains at large. The incident followed a lengthy sequence of events and involved Johnson’s cash and postal funds.

Johnson Pendleton Pacific Coast the Tribune United States John M. Bently Bentley

Institute at Weston Promises Notable Local Teachers Meeting

County Superintendent prepares for a Weston meeting January 18 under Supt Harriette Woodruff. The program features W Nowlin Irene Freeman Mies Nelson M Beeler H J Talkington M G Royal and other noted educators. Teachers from the area will present practical sessions for school work.

Weston Harriette Woodruff W. Nowlin Leveen H. J. Talkington M.G. Royal Portland

Kilfing Hogs for Bacon and Timber Theft Case

Kilfing Hogs for Bacon reports W. Rigby and partners hatching a 150 hogs bacon venture at their Umatilla ranch with cold storage to hold supply and strong demand at nine cents. Rigby’s firm is expanding a local meat business. A. Thaber-Cutter Goes Free covers TLR Cox of Pendleton tried in Portland for cutting timber on government land but was discharged after evidence showed good faith homesteading and proper timber use.

W. Rigby Elf Reservation Rigby Umatilla A. Thaber-Cutter Tlr. Cox Pendleton Bellinger Portland M.A. Butler Boston Athena L. Spencer Oklahoma

Notice on Accounts Due at First National Bank

Accounts due P. M. Kirkland have been placed with M. Mob for collection at the First National Bank. All are requested to come forward and settle by 5 P.M. Kinkins. Dr Price's Cream Baking Powder World’s Fair Highest Award.

P. M. Kirkland M. Mob First National Bank Dr. Price

Weston News Roundup From Umatilla City and Surroundings

The Weston militia meets for drill each Tuesday night. George Williams staked ground for a new ladies ball at the normal school. E Saling sold 22 head of beef cattle at Beattle, shipped from Athena. Miss Gertie Carlisle and Mr T Evans wed January 2 in Spokane. The Weston band plans a fundraising drama for uniforms, with Dr F C Campbell managing stage work. The Masonic Sage lodge funds a library for families, allocating sixty dollars now. Rev J B Daisley is ill at North Milton. Milton residents plan spring garden work if warm weather continues. W H Fletcher sold a 2130 pound beef steer to a Walla Walla butcher, likely the valley’s largest. A letter from Oaksdale says Prof Sikes cut his foot badly with an ax last Saturday. he requires conveyance to the school where he teaches.

Weston Militia Company George Williams Normal School OL. E. Saling Beattle Athena Gertie Carlisle Evans Spokane Kate Carlisle Weston Band F. C. Campbell Weston Lodge J. B. Daisley Milton W. H. Fletcher Walla Walla Oaksdale F. A. Sikes

SLEIGH SOPS AND TOWN ITEMS IN ATHENA

Brief items from Athena discuss sleigh repairs and snow, local figures such as Julius Levy of Walla Walla and Sturgis of Pendleton, illness including typhoid fever, shop ads by Max Lewin and Hollis dress goods, social visits, school staffing, illness of Prof Hawkes, and local notices. Includes obituaries and fire loss at Joseph Rainville home.

Julius Levy Walla Walla Sturgis Pendleton

Expensive Stamp Case In U S District Court

F M Salisbury postmaster at Salisbury Umatilla county faced a federal charge for using a government envelope for private business to save postage. Judge Bellinger fined him 300 dollars and suspended the sentence to permit a pardon application to President Cleveland.

F. M. Salisbury Salisbury Umatilla County United

Shiloh's Cure Advertised for Colds Coughs and Croup

An old advertisement claims Shilhoe Cure saves lives by curing thousands of consumption and bad coughs colds and croup daily. Sold by Ostarn with typical 19th century health patent wording.

Ostarn

Dr Price Gream Baking Powder Awarded Gold

Fragmentary OCR summary mentions awards for Dr Price s Gream Baking Powder and references to figures such as Mrs minales Sa ace, Cotares, and et al. The legible content hints at awards, medical claims, and wholesale druggists in Toledo, with mentions of Wrest & Truax and Portes sight.

Dr. Price Minales Sa Ace Wrest & Truax Druigataye Toledo Lea & Mami Kachey American Baytist Publishing Society Petersburg

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