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Newspaper
Athena Press
Location
Athena, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Mar 01, 1907
Page
1
Officials explain that primary nominating conventions apply to towns and cities with 2000 or more people and must be held on the thirtieth day before municipal elections. The city recorder, not county clerk, handles duties for such primaries in these jurisdictions. Athena is cited regarding applicability.
Provisions detail state law applicability to Athena elections and ten day notice for the general election. City Hall to host voting next Tuesday March 5 with judges David Taylor, S. L. Spencer, and G. D. Foster and clerks York Dell and Fred Kershaw appointed.
Spokane passenger trains No. 7 and 8 resumed service on the Pendleton-Walla Walla branch after a four week delay. On Wednesday January 0 No. 8 reached Athena on schedule but sections near Wild Horse creek were flooded. A washout between Athena and Adams halted service for days while repairs occurred and many passengers found alternate routes. The line reopened via Umatilla and Riparia after further floods, with trains running to Spokane once more.
In one month of marriage like ties the Order of Good Samaritans a ladies auxiliary of the Brotherhood of Owls in Walla Walla dissolves its relation with Grand Executive L. Leavitt over money issues. They surrender their charter and junk of the Owls, plan to reorganize as Independent Order of Samaritan Sisters with over 400 members. The group says Leavitt took credit for charitable work and demanded extra funds while they refuse to serve as his subordinates. They will publish a statement in local papers.
The Washington Times reports the Interstate Commerce Commission will likely cut Spokane rates, aligning with Spokane Chamber of Commerce. The piece notes potential appeals to courts to test the commission’s authority under the new rate law, with a view to speedy Supreme Court action and possible amendments in Congress.
President Roosevelt is urged to back an amendment empowering the Interstate Commerce Commission to apply blanket reductions in railroad rates. The Times notes Spokane’s case could trigger nationwide cuts, reshaping traffic from New York to the Pacific. Dozens of railroads seek counsel in the Spokane matter, signaling broad impact.
The Athena merchant Edward Manasse died in Walla Walla Monjay and was laid to rest in the local Jewish cemetery Wednesday at 2 PM. The funeral, led by the I O F lodge, drew large attendance and caused florist stock shortages. Officials changed burial time due to Walla Walla conditions, hindering Athena friends from attending. A special evening train was considered but not arranged.
Mrs. Bert Hoffman of Pendleton received word that her father Taylor Green a pioneer of Weaton died Monday night near Woodward Oklahoma after a long illness with diabetes He was 74 born in Sullivan County Missouri and moved from Weston to Wild Horse Creek in 1864 He later resided near Hot Lake and Union before going to Oklahoma in 1893 A charter Mason and Odd Fellow he was active in lodge work in Woodward Card of Thanks and a note on a local claim of gratitude follows plus a short homegrown testimonial about Electric Bitters from a North Carolina manufacturer and a druggist price five dollars.
Persistent talk that the governor will veto the Monmouth Drain appropriation bill or file it with a mosango to highlight alleged parliamentary violations by Speaker Davey. Claims center on an improper post adjournment tally and a changed vote that could render passage illegal. The board of regents bill also faced enrollment errors leaving normal school abolishment reports in question.
Mr and Mrs H H Morgan of Albion Washington visited the Wagners when a blaze unknown in origin destroyed their barn and five valued horses along with a chop saw gasoline engine and 500 dollars in feed yesterday. The fire followed another home loss last fall and a smoke house blaze earlier this year. Mrs Morgan remained with the Wagners for several days as Mr Morgan returned home by train.
Kerr Giffard of Walla Walla reported top market activity for 197000 bushels of wheat last week with a 7 7 price for club and 6 00 for stem. Much wheat on north slopes between Walla Walla and Prescott was said to have been killed by extreme December January cold. Thomas Bowe farm on the ranch will begin work on 800 acres this week. Farmers oppose a proposed state bill changing penitentiary grain bag distribution from 10 percent deposit to full price with no assured order. Many orders for Culontin bags are being placed with local dealers.
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