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Newspaper
Athena Press
Location
Athena, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1893
Page
3
Do you want Moncey I have lately taken the agency for the D B Boxer estate for loan on real estate in Tulia county Those counties place securing loans will do well to call on me Besides making loans as cheap or cheaper than anyone else I can assure you promoter action and less red tape W T Granthan
Evening brief notes from Pendleton and surroundings include court adjournment, community events, local business changes, medical cases, and travel. Highlights mention Chas Sharp in Pendleton, new threshers sold at Knapp Burrell, Dr. Moffitt treating Mrs. McRae, a Cayuse Station Adams picnic, a fire investigator arrest, and various locals relocating or starting ventures.
A group of young locals traveled Sunday to the Umatilla River and found fair trout size though catches were few. They enjoyed a hearty day, noting two other locals winding up with a small basket, claiming they caught 150 trout, but most fish were only two inches or so, sparking some humorous boasts about “minnow” trout.
A surprise party hosted by Ruby Callender's friends celebrated her thirteenth birthday with games and charades. Ice cream followed, then a donkey’s tail game with prizes won by Miss Nettie Blue and Master Turner Callender. Ruby received many gifts and birthday wishes. The North Pacific Elevator Co. was placed in receivership, with the Bank of Montreal seizing elevators in several states for 700000 dollars. the plant is valued near a million and wheat stocks are in the millions.
The interior department paid about 425 in interest from sale receipts to roughly 1000 Indians on the reservation yesterday. The funds, part of a 25,000 circulation during hard times, will aid families including men women and children. Also noted is a local editorial dispute over Mr Small and Mr Robbins in the Baker City Democrat, with praise for Mr Robbing and a failed prize capture. A separate accident near Dufur Mills in Wasco county involved a wagon and lantern, sending Mrs Stansbury and others into the creek. Mrs Stansbury and Mr Elephens suffered lung bleeding but all survived.</last>
At a regular board meeting Weston public schools named CG B. Leatherman as principal and Ka Degrall as assistant principal for a seven month term starting the first Monday in September. Carrie L Hyple Edith Gwinne Ada Deraft Clear Healer and Prof Leatherman join the intermediate and primary grades. The board notes Leatherman’s prior role at Athena school and wishes success, while questioning C B Leatherman’s willingness to accept a month farm assignment.
Columbian encampment No. 33 of the T. C. C. F. was instituted Tuesday evening at Adams. Special deputy grand patriarch Sharon, with assistance from POH Sutherland and J. M. Kelley, plus GC. W. Lynn of Lifley encampment, presided. Eight charter members joined and officers elected include J. K. Stanfield C. P. and others: Morrison 8. W. T. H. Fertig H. P. Hales P. Wi OG. H. Allen scribe. Thos. Kelsay treasurer Frank Baker, 1.84 A Rothrock, 0.8.
A car load of header bed lumber is offered at Helix Lumber Yard. Notices direct inquiries to the Pioneer Deng Store and Vienerr Drug Store for details and preservation tips.
The Northern cuts passenger fares in response to the Great Northern conflict, with further reductions including first class to St Paul 30, St Louis 26, Chicago 36. This appears a deliberate move to lure travelers at the expense of second class and overall travel options, a strategy noted amid market chatter about weekly mutton markets.
The assessor Brannin is bedridden with family illness delaying the countywide assessment yet aims to finish in time for the state equalization meeting on August 28. About 100 taxpayers were added to the roll, totaling $126,280 in tax, up from last year due to recent legislation. A fishing party from Pendleton faced injuries near McKay Creek when horses frightened, Severe bruises reported and Mr Humphrey seriously hurt but recovering.
The marriage of Alfred Carton and Miss Carrie Hayes occurred Sunday afternoon at the bride’s father's residence in Pendleton. Reverend W. W. Brann officiated as a small group of relatives and friends offered heartfelt congratulations and best wishes.
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