Noble Profession Debauched In Legal Defense
The piece argues that obscenity is not a legitimate defense for Abraham Root and critiques lawyers who use improper methods. It asserts that law is a noble profession and demands fair, not unfair, defense. a guilty criminal deserves a fair trial but not unlawful tactics to secure acquittal. The column condemns overreaching defense as undermining justice and court credibility.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abraham Root
Athena
W. McBride
Ethical justice and the trap of legal evasions
In a Portland Journal critique, the clash between crime suppression and due process is explored. The piece argues that chasing perfect justice can backfire, with judges powerless against endless delays and defense tactics. It condemns insincere insanity pleas and echoes a Portland sentiment on flawed legal defenses. The Weston Leader also notes disbandment trends in Athena and Weston commercial associations and warns that local business groups fade without active participation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athena Commercial Association
Weston Commercial Association
Athena
Weston
Church Services and Quarterly Conference Announcement
The Church of Christ in Haven invites all to Sunday services including Bible school at 10 a.m. and preaching at 11 a.m. A solo evening schedule features prayer at 7 and preaching at 7 30 p.m. Reverend Gabriel Sykes of the Columbia River Conference will lead the third quarterly conference Saturday and Sunday sermons and Lord's Supper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wi Bee
Church of Christ
Christ
Gabriel Sykes
Walla Walla
Columbia River
Methodist Episcopal Church
Sykes
Adama
Curry
Athena
Hugh J. Bell
William Potts
Calgary
Aukor
For Sale in Athena Four Lots and Two Houses
For sale four lots and two houses in Athena one house with nine rooms and water in house good cellar and another with five rooms bath pantry good cellar and water in house. Write Mrs Katie Brooknor E 1490 8rd Ave Spokane Wash for information. Also an ad for Dr King New Life Pills and a Daniel Best combined harvester with terms from J A Koller or Geo M See of Athena Oregon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athena
Katie Brooknor
Spokane Wash
Daniel Best
J. A. Koller
Geo. M
Rising From the Grave Miracle Claim Prompts Patent Medicine Ad
Lucama North Carolina resident W A Fertwell touts Electric Bitters claiming rapid recovery from Bright's disease in diabetes stage after fewer than three bottles. He says the tonic cured liver and bladder issues long troubling him and promotes the remedy as permanent. Available through druggist William McBride for 50 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. A. Fertwell
Lucama
N. C
Heenya
Bright
Wm. McBride
Prine
Pendleton Steam Dye Works Ad Promotes Cleaning Service
Pendleton Steam Dye Works Lorimer & Fell, Props. A. J. Parker, Agent for Athena. We specialize in cleaning and dyeing ladies fine garments including silks, satins, evening gowns, party dresses, kid gloves, fur, etc. Leave orders with A. J. Parker in Athena Oregon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pendleton
A. J. Parker
Athena Oregon
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