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Newspaper
Athena Press
Location
Athena, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Nov 22, 1895
Page
3
An odd shop ad touts Pla-cer Drag Store offering remedial aid under the catchphrase Shave the Balm of Gilead. The piece muses on diverse methods of skinning a cat and urges readers to prepare for calamities with practical goods, including a 50 cent wheat claim and framed as a sales pitch from P. M. Kireanp.
Pendleton reports from Athena describe Superintendent Commer, Woodruff, and Mrs Gillis praising music in Athena public schools. Teachers emphasize music as a refining force, with Gillis and Hawks rooms showcasing strong student work. The report covers November 8, 1895, attendance, enrollment, and exam results across departments and classes.
Senator Alf Price visited town and noted he has sown 260 acres to wheat but sees little money in wheat. He plans to raise hogs and argues producing a diversified mix on a small ground may beat a wheat ranch. Also includes a testimonial for Chamberlains Cough Remedy from Wm Keil of St Paul and local drugstore notice.
Elegant town residence offered for sale at a low price or willing to trade for cattle. For particulars apply at this office.
Pendleton and Athena notes fill this page with visits and town talk. Names Z M Lockwood Elmer Reeder Irene Irons T P Page and Hugh McArthur appear amid others. Weather shifts, a juvenile band plan, and local court and business details follow. In crime news Emil Beck and William Huller face burglary charges while stock figures show sheep losses and hog shipments.
Evani Kinsey's New Opera Paces opened to the public with amateurs from Helix in Rip Van Winkle. Kinsey led the cast with good acting, Gretchen and Derrick Van Becklin received strong support, seating issues marred the event, Athena shows it can sustain a large opera house. Chicken thieves move south, T D Taylor fires at intruder in hen house. no bloodshed.
In Pane term Beginnings yearers Jat Jonsul R Hawks Ad med M Gillis C A Barrett Clerk G C Osburn Physician F B Sharp Pj Escort Sal France canon Wisi Bentry L Foss Manager W Young 50 000 Bushels I will pay 40 conte per bushel for wheat In teade 6 Wr Housss
A 15 year old runaway son of Bill Bannister was tied to a saddle horse by his father in Athena's rear alley before a crowd of men and boys. The incident suggests a folk remedy rather than cruelty, and the boy’s life at home appears troubled, with potential justification for running away.
Mr and Mrs N A Hales, formerly of Athena, have returned from Salem to Umatilla County and will reside permanently in Adams where Hales has many relatives. Mrs Hales arrived by train while Mr Hales drove from The Dalles to retrieve them and begin the long journey to Adams.
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