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Athena Press

Location

Athena, Oregon, United States of America

Date

Nov 08, 1907

Page

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TALAS ON FINANCE LUMBER YARD DEAL IN THREE STATES

A Portland Commercial club banquet honored M. J. Roode of the American Association of Traveling Passenger Agents, with Gov William Chamberlain of Oregon as principal speaker urging forbearance amid a financial crisis. Ed Barrett sold Umatilla Lumber yard to Tum-alum Lumber. A. M. Johnson joined Tum-alum. Washington Oregon Traction Company plan to build 75 miles of electric railway with power from Wenaha River, including Walla Walla as a terminal. Lucky Tom Johnson elected mayor of Cleveland, with results from several states in for good government candidates and governors.

Talas Lucky Tom Johnson Portland Commercial Club M. J.’ Roode American Association of Traveling Northwest Puget Sound Pacific Northwest Camberliin Oregon Chamberlain Washington Idaho Portland Denver St. Louis Anneapolis Chicago New York Ed Barrett Tacoma Umatilla Tum-alam Lumber Company A. M. Johnson Tum-alum Company Athena Walla Walls Freewater Adams Echo Lowdon Touchet Washington-Oregon Traction Company Walla Walla Bulletin Max Baumeister Allen H. Reynolds Samuel Dramheller K. Holloway Jobo Smith W. A. Ritz Hoe Wenaba Prospect Cleveland Barton R. Taylor Good Government Langdon McGowan Good Government League New Jersey Ford Maryland Avatin Crothery Rhode Island Jamoa H. Higgins Massachusette C. J. Guild, Jr Kentucky August BE Willon New York City Fght Independence League Tammany

Third anniversary reception for Rev Geo T Ellis at Baptist Church

A large crowd attended the Wednesday anniversary event at the Baptist Church to honor Rev Geo T Ellis and his wife. The evening featured an Indian decorated setting, a strong musical program with organ solos by Miss Margher, vocal pieces by Mr Wood and Miss McKinnon, and remarks by S I Wilson and Prof J S Henry. Ellis spoke of his new status, health improvements, and gratitude as tea was served by the ladies.

Geo. T. Ellis Baptist Church J. S Henry Ellis

John L. Smith Dies After Long Illness at Home

John L. Smith, born July 8 1855 in Knox County Iowa, died at his home Tuesday at 1 30 am after a prolonged illness. A charter member of Pythian Lodge No 29 he was surrounded by family and friends. funeral held Wednesday at the Christian Church with lodge pallbearers present. Survived by his wife Nancy Harper and three sons and three daughters. He had lived in the Grand Ronde Valley and took part in the Willow Creek battle with hostile Indians. long active in Oregon Pioneer circles.

John L. Smith Mr. Smith Pythian Lodge No 29 K. of P Christian Church Haven Pythian Lodge Knox County Iowa Plains Grand Ronde Nancy Harper Summerville Union County Edna Willow Creek Oregon

Didnt Take to the Booze Athenian Arrest Involved

Jack Lacourse was arrested Tuesday in Athena by Deputy Sheriff Binkley from Pendleton with a warrant sworn to by Chance Rogers of Weaton. Rogers lodged complaint with District Attorney Phelps alleging a man on horseback forced Rogers and a companion to drink from his bottle. after refuting, the drunk man with a rifle ordered drinking, was knocked down and left in the road. If proven, the case could affect Lacourse, described as civil when sober but quarrelsome when drinking. School Library Books: East Oregonian notes county libraries will receive new books funded at 644, allocated to districts. districts without librarians may lose access, as appointments depend on directors’ cooperation. Wanted: A woman to live on a ranch and care for children. Apply at this.

Jack Lacourse Athena Binkely Pendleton Chance Rogers Weaton Phelps Rogera Effeot Roger Spring Hollow Adams Lacourse Rogers Suys East Oregonian Scbool Bickel Umatilla Portland Pickel Martha Blanchard Wodding Portland Journal Ellaworth Pickel Cupid Wilde Oresten

Bills and sidewalks approved in Monday council session

The council authorized monthly bills for payment including Mill Co light Co and others and ordered sidewalk construction on Adams street in front of W McBride residence and various properties. Whitman defeated Multnomah 5 to 1 on Ankeny Field in a big football opener, signaling possible Thanksgiving clash with Washington State Colleges.

Mill Co Athena Truck Co N. A.miller Gow Fryeonntage W. J. Gholson Sulary Richards Adame Street W. McBride Ed Payne John Peebler W. O. Read F. B. Boyd F. M. Manafield B. Ogle Mra. Koonta A. R. Booker Mra Joe Bannister Waterman Barrett Main Street A. H. Love James Nelson Whitman Multnomah Multnomah Athletic Club Portland Ankeny Field Burbaker Whitman l Wallan Walla Whitwan Washington State Itncome

Spray Your Fruit Trees Now Urges Spraying for Oregon Fruit

Fruit inspectors and the state board of horticulture urge growers to begin spraying to preserve Oregon fruit quality. The board cites last year’s results and high market prices, saying persistent spraying and state inspector support can yield greater returns for each grower.

Fruit Inspectora State Board of Horticulture Oregon Saga Oregon Daily Journal Horticultural Board Aald A. M. Williams

Pickel wedding notice amuses Portland Journal readers

A whimsical Portland Journal notice details Ellaworth Pickel marrying Martha W. Blanchard amid misspellings and jokes about his name. The account blends local color with a marriage license mishap, plus a testimonial touting Ballard's Horehound Syrup for persistent coughs.

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Preston-Parton Milling Company Athena Labor Waitsburg, Wash R. J. Boddy THE Tum-A-Lum Lumber CO H. O. Mansfield Toubhet London Wash Adams and Northern Pacific Railway A. D. Charlion, A. G. P. A Nor. Pao. Ry Portland, Ore Governor Chamberlain Tum-a-Lam Company Law and Order San Francisco Rev. Ellis Dell Brothers Coop Pioneer Drug Ballard G. Clark Colorado Wa, McBride
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