06 Mar 1903
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Newspaper
Athena Press
Location
Athena, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Mar 06, 1903
Page
1
A concise listing highlights bulk Heinz pickles sized 950 and a wide line of Pref Stock peaches peas cherries pineapples corn tomatoes oysters salmon catsup asparagus salad dressing and related items offered at surprise prices.
Our stock of Gents Furnishings is almost complete with new Spring Suits Scarfs ready for inspection by the trade at prices to suit exacting buyers. Walk over Shoes are the best $8.50 shoe on earth. Can we fit you with a pair Our stock of Hosery and Underwear is up to date and prices are right.
City council took no action on a petition from property owners requesting Adams street opened from First street west to Hunt avenue. TheNovember filing lists Hunt avenue residents and others. O R and N and W C R & N would be affected. J H Swart stated the railroad would not be arbitrary and asked for benefit details. The issue was deferred likely to the new council. A second item notes Duve Youngchief, Umatilla Indian, was dragged to death in a Pendleton area runaway. body found near the road to the agency after intoxication and an unlocated companion.
Mayor Neilson Ketures and H. B. Nelson arrive home after a six week trip via Union Pacific. Nelson traveled with a train of 14 emigrant coaches, reflecting westward migration trends noted by the Weston Leader. He comments on perceived social ills accompanying the movement.
The article reports on regional baseball prospects in Pendleton, Walla Walla, Dayton, and nearby towns. It notes a proposed league with evenly balanced towns and a salary cap around 650 dollars for a 10 man team, aiming for a season from mid April to early July and predicting Walla Walla will field a team. It cites improved local businesses and a return to compact schedules.
The Umatilla County Caledonian Society met to elect officers for the year and decided to sponsor a two day picnic in late May with Athena as a potential host. Officers elected include President A B McEwen and treasurer Chax Mclean, with various vice presidents from Pendleton Milton Helix Weston Malcola McIntyre Adams. The next meeting is set for March at the town hall, and all members are urged to attend.
A baseball planning meeting in Pendleton Tuesday night discussed forming a six club league and deciding to survey nearby towns for spring sentiment. The group agreed to write to several towns to gauge support and gather opinions from local teams and officials.
Athena municipal election turnout reached 115 despite wintry conditions. The lone ticket won, with Mayor David Taylor 104 votes, J Kirk 111, Barrett 110, Gross 107, Manan 108, Tompkins 109. Treasurer Osburn 105. Recorder Chamberlain 114. Also noted is a dramatic stage line from Monte Cristo and a Weston property dispute involving Daley and Me Laughlin claiming broad ownership.
House bill No. 44 by Rep W M Blakely mandates slaughter businesses keep a daily ledger of cattle numbers classes buyers and brands and require hides with attached ears kept for 80 days. Non slaughters must retain hides for 80 days and may be inspected on demand. Violators face misdemeanor charges with fines or up to one year in jail.
The Puyallup Indian reservation lands will not be sold further but may be sold lease or taxed like white lands after long delayed authorities in Washington held the March 3 1898 commission expired and all treaty obligations fulfilled. The Puyallup is now a man and a brother and may do as he pleases with his own. Three streetcar companies expect county franchises to the hide flats within a year.
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