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Newspaper
Athena Press
Location
Athena, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jan 31, 1905
Page
4
Milton Jan 80 Frank Willis whose body was found in an outhouse at the Milton Cemetery yesterday morning died by taking strychnine. The coroner's jury found he had been dead about a month and that ill health and despondency were likely causes. He had suffered heart and brain trouble for years.
Notices warn of the dogfish threat along the Atlantic coast from Casco Bay to Cape Hatteras. The fish, described as a shark, forms packs, harms edible fisheries, and could prompt a congressional petition for action. Also listed are local notices: school cert exams in Pendleton Oregon, Brock Mitchell debt settlement, and a February mass meeting to nominate city officers.
Notice of sale under a writ of execution in the circuit court of Oregon Amadilla County. Frank Wells owed 25 dollars plus eight percent interest from June 18 1901 and 20 dollars attorney fees. Property described as portions of the Southeast Quarter and Boyle Week Quarter in Township 4 South Range 6 East Willamette Meridian. Sale scheduled March 4 1905 at 2 oclock at the front door of the court house in Pendleton Oregon to satisfy the judgment and costs. Proceeds apply to execution. Signed T D Taylor Deputy Sheriff.
Notice states Bert will apply to the mayor and common council of the Athena Oregon to sell spirituous malt liquors in quantities less than one quart at a building on west half of lot 8 in block 6 in old city. The dated notices reference March 1 196 and June 2 1905.
Critics describe Reed and Sons pianos for strength and volume of tone. Henry F Miller of Boston praised as old and sweetest toned. Steger and Singer pianos noted for musical equality and popularity.
Whitman College offers pianos from top factories at savings with direct factory sourcing. Purchases last year valued at $4,000 with all instruments of high grade. Free ten day trial delivery and easy terms available.
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