Destructive Fire Destroys Burke Barns and Team
A Tuesday night blaze destroyed two barns owned by J. G. Burke and D. C. Melntyre on the West side. The fire, of unknown origin, engulfed the structures and cremated Burke and Son’s transfer team. The loss totaled the barns and wagon. two horses perished. Neighbors aided with water as Athena Fire Department fought the flames. A relief fund of 225 dollars was raised to buy a replacement team for Burke.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burke & Son
J. G. Burke
D. C. Melntyre
Burke
Alos
A. B. McEwen
Hors
N. A. Miller
Athena Fire Department
Swaggart Farm Home Destroyed By Fire
Fire destroyed A. L. Swaggart’s farm home north of town yesterday afternoon. Mrs. Swaggart alone at the house notified neighbors by phone. Neighbors moved household goods to safety while the upper north end of the house burned. The wind favored the home. water tower and smokehouse contents were saved. Insurance on the house and contents was $2500.
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A. L. Swaggart
Norris buys McElroy lots for residence expansion
Mr. Norris purchased four adjacent McElroy lots joining his residence and began improvements. Several large poplars were removed, a small barn was relocated to serve as a hen house, and the land will be sown to alfalfa for pasture for Norris' Olly, Kellerstrass Crystal White Orping, and Rhode Island fowls.
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Charles Norris
Wear
Mr. Norris
Rhode Island
How to Become Invisible in Ancient Witchcraft
An excerpt from A B L Walte's Book of Ceremonial Magic outlines a nine day ritual to become unseen. It involves seven black beans, a dead man's head, daily brandy watering, and a test with a mirror to confirm invisibility.
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A. BL Walte
Heaven
Eskimo Widowers Remarry Within Six Weeks After Death
The Wide World notes Eskimo widowers wed quickly after a wife's death. Among heathen tribes a new wife is often chosen within a week, while Moravian missionaries push for six weeks. The Eskimo woman performs camp tasks, prepares kills, dresses hides, makes gear, paddles canoes, and carries heavy loads on portages.
Umatilla county wheat yield forecast in the thousands
Commercial editor H Cohen reports from Athena and the Umatilla grain district that harvest in Umatilla county is nearing peak. Expected yield 5.5 to 6 million bushels with a potential 1 million bushels more than last year, aided by broad acreage and favorable growing weather. Smut issues are minor and labor supply looks sufficient as combines approach. Akers patent draper clamps discussed for header repairs.
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Hi, H. Cohen
Oregon Journal
Pacific Northwest
Athena
Umatilla County
Vendera
Umatilla
Banner Wheat
Oregon
Thia
Ema
Dale
Dale Glory
Awa
Ua Ulla
Masons at Helix Visit Magouia Lodge
Athena Masons traveled to Helix Saturday evening and conferred third degree work at Magouia lodge followed by a banquet. Pendleton Marons attended. attendees listed include A. B. Mokwen James Henderson 8. F. Wileon Jacob Boo ker Wo Booker EK R. Cox Sam Pambrou Ralph Roy Conwoy and Charles Kirk. C Heury joins Athena police force not replacing Marshal Gholson. Council meeting raises marshal’s salary to 75 dollars per month.
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Helix
Athena
C. Heury
Marshal Gholson
Liberty Brush Car Debut to Sell for 450 Dollars
United States Motor Company introduces the Liberty Brush, a guaranteed efficient automobile priced at 450 dollars. The runabout style offers seating for two with cargo space, a power plant claimed to cover 5000 miles, and aims to be the lowest cost transportation option for the mass market. It leverages Detroit factory design and a large sales network to reach buyers across professions.
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United States Motor Company
Liberty Brush
Brush
Liberts Broad
RK. F. D. Oneinera
Boeineva
Faot
Detroit
Molix official fined after pepper attack on agent
Charles Stinton of Molix allegedly threw red pepper at agent Elaina Reilwig after interference with plans to obtain a bank purchase. The incident blinded the agent momentarily, with Haineworth performing duties for a transport company involved in the delivery. Stanton apologized, and formal proceedings are expected.
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Charles Stinton
Molix
Reilwig
Elainaworth
Peadlstow
Hells
Haineworth
Axpredd Company
Mer. Stanton
Ulus Worth
New Ordinance Pauses Dog Tax Collection Change
A city meeting paused a new ordinance affecting dog taxation and collection. The plan shifted payment from the city treasury to the recorder’s office, with payments due by August 1 to be recorded. The recorder will not collect dog tax forms directly from owners, changing who handles the fees. The document mentions fees for male and female dogs and a permit for a male dog to fly to Athena, with associated costs.
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Doga
Athyeon
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F. Wilson
H. Koepke
le Grow
E. A. Zerba
Asa't. Cashier
A. B. M'Ewen
M. L. Watts
First National Bank
Athena Capital
Barlavher
Bundy
Christian
Sherwin-Williams
THE
Tum-A-Lum Lumber CO
A. M. Johnson
Swargart
Dell Brothers
Swaggart
McMinnville Mutual Insurance Co
Rice
Free
Washington
Uae
H. BH. Cohen
Akers
Areal Automobile Marvel
Liberty-Brush
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