Athena Press notes and local commentary from Oregon periodical
Aged Athena newspaper item laments Whitman grave neglect near Walla Walla and critiques Eastern press coverage. It discusses debt, mortgages, and prospects for crop prices, prosperity, and politics with references to Democratic times, Republican critics, and local finances. It also mentions St Louis wheat prices, Oregon Agriculturist issue, and nostalgia for the silver dollar.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marcus Whitman
Walla Walla
Washington Independent
Whitman
Ores
Bigin
A Queer Case on Weston Mountain Ends in Custody
A Pendleton area report describes Lou Wilder, a quiet farmer on Weston Mountain, under the influence of Mrs Egan and her daughter who allegedly hypnotized him and seized control of his affairs. After authorities intervened, Wilder was examined and released, with officials noting no clear insanity and suggesting guardianship only if relatives fail. The story notes local interest and calls for scrutiny of the two women’s influence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Weston Mountain
Lou Wilder
Portland
Walla Walla
Egan
Thomas Twyman
Henry Richardson
Milton
Ace
Frank Wilder
Frank
Kegan Place
Lou
Charles A. Fraxier
Pendleton
Weston
Delis
Great Bargains in Clothing and Card of Thanks
Card of Thanks expresses gratitude for aid during illness and death of a baby. The note from Ma and Mrs McKay plus a bouquet inscription is mentioned. A Tooleys La resident aided a sick woman with Chamberlain's Colic remedy. Public notices include mortgage details and real estate references, with unrelated clerical text and notices about local governance and publication filings.
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Mrs. McKay
Tooleys la
M. Tisler
Osburn
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