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Newspaper
Athena Press
Location
Athena, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Mar 20, 1896
Page
3
Berkshire and Poland China pigs for sale bred from thoroughbred boars raised by a noted Pennsylvania swine breeder. Boar pigs of either breed seven fifty each, just weaned and viewable near Pendleton Oregon. Contact Frank B. Clopton.
Local items from Athena and nearby towns note new stores and prices with jumps of activity. Mentions births, visits to Walla Walla, remodeling at the Athena restaurant, and various local people involved in city affairs, farming, and social events.
A messy report from yesterday details Republican primaries in the city with delegates elected in South Athena and a larger gathering at the North Athena schoolhouse. C A Barrett presided as temporary chair, M M Johns elected secretary, and a dispute over leadership led to E DePeat being named chairman. DePeat renounced allegiance to democracy and pledged to follow the Republican platform, while delivering a fringe discourse on finance amid confusion and criticism of the proceedings.
Weston March 20 The wood work for the dormitory delayed until next week due to masonry progress. Arbor Day will be observed with exercises. W G Lyon of Helix, board of regents, visited on Tuesday. Normal boys have organized a baseball team and secured suits. A series of games could probably follow.
Reports note John Gagen at Black Butte Mine driving a new 200 foot tunnel this winter and plans a new mill in spring, signaling large ore. Also, F. M. Salisbury's postmaster pardon arrives, a framed document admired for its signature. References to arid land bill progress and local notices conclude the item.
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