27 Mar 1903
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Newspaper
Athena Press
Location
Athena, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Mar 27, 1903
Page
1
Athena Mercantile Company announces new arrivals for the ladies featuring Bilks Velvats in its latest stock. Local shoppers are invited to view a curated selection of fabrics and garments ahead of the season.
The notice lists double breasted three button sack coats new wakes c jolf suits ne ws soft hats dress shoes dress gloves work glove for gentlemen during suits.
Local merchants from Athena Weston Adams and Helix formed a mutual protection association in Resorder Chamberlains office. They plan to hire a solicitor to challenge a Kansas City house while asserting home goods offer equal or better quality and price.
A Walla Walla citizen and Robert Barng of the O. RL &N have secured the Walla Walla franchise from the previous management, leased the grounds, and are assembling a team for the season. Doc Osburn, last year’s Yellow Kid manager, voices plans for a strong squad in Athena and a $1,500 purse with potential for $500 more to recruit players. Names floated include Swindells as catcher, Sanders, Fleming, Willard, and farmed pitchers from the Northwest league, with Shea in right field and a versatile infield. Uncertainty remains whether Pendleton will field a team this season.
Sunday marked a historic dedication as First Christian Church of Athena raised 4600 dollars by popular subscription toward the nearly 10000 dollar project including furnishings. Three large meetings and an afternoon dinner filled the church, with Dr. Martin A. Sita and visiting ministers leading services. Hypolite Quartette and Mr and Mrs Webb provided singing, while a crowded evening service highlighted the dedication of one of Tolatd Empire’s finest churches.
A building season in Athena promises a strong year with new churches and major projects. Investors foresee $17,000 to $18,000 in construction, including the Methodial church starter and the $10,000 Christian church. A. Miller begins a brick business house on Main Street, while Thomas Terhune and J. W. Adams add residences. Golonda Dividend stockholders await a quarterly dividend starting April 1 as the Golvonda Consolidated Gold Mints stock books close. Helena manager R. P. Brown travels to Portland to join the Helena team for the season. Grosa-stamner Fred Grom and Martha B. Ramster wed in Athena with a large reception. Two carloads of hogs and one carload of cattle shipped to Walla Walla, with canned goods arriving from Kagley’s.
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