Thanksgiving Here Observed by All Athena
Thanksgiving day was observed by the community with visits among friends and a general sense of cheer. Stores closed and little business was transacted while hotels offered lavish dinners. A Union Thanksgiving service at the Christian church featured Rev. Israel Putnam and a city choir, with lively music by the La Brache orchestra and revelers in festive costumes.
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Athena
Christian Church
Israel Putman
Methodist Episcopal Church
United Choirs
la Brache
Death of Mrs. Mary McDonald in Adama Area
Mrs. Mary McDonald widow of Neil McDonald of Adama died at home Sunday morning November 24 after a months long illness. Funeral services were held at the McDonald home November 26 before interment in Weston. Her maiden name was Cameron born October 22 1838 in Tires in Argyleshire Scotland. Rogue the bird dog belonging to Fay Le Grow returned home with a broken leg sustained by a .22 rifle bullet. Dr. Plamondon set the leg in a cast and Rogue is recovering. Bingo a collie owned by Le Grow is missing likely dead.
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Mary McDonald
Neil McDonald
Adama
McDonald
Weston
Mure
Cameron
Tires
Argyleshire
Scotland
Fay le Grow
Wheat Loadette Train Delivers Cars for Northern Pacific
A Sunday special train on the Northern Pacific distributed cars along the branch for wheat loading. Ten cars remained on the Grandview siding while Athena received five. At the Preaton-Parton Mill, three carloads of flour were taken by the special.
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Northern Pacific
Grandview
Athena
Preaton-Parton
Roger 1847 and Community Watch Clock Jewelry Sale
The shop invites customers to inspect a new line of watches clocks jewelry solid silver plated ware cut glass and fountain pens. Emphasizes good goods and low prices as a reputation for quality.
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Roger 1847
Drain Preparations at Athens Yards Amid Flood Risks
The O R & N company shows extensive flood countermeasures at its Athens yards and depot. Workers dig a 5 by 6 foot channel across Main street east of the depot, lined with timbers and graded. Last winter high water damaged the Pendleton Spokane line, halting trains and delaying mail transit for days.
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Athens
Main Street
Pendleton-Spokane
Athena
Weston
Pendleton
Walla Walla
Jury Discharged After Deadlock in Steve Adams Murder Case
The Shoshone county jury stood four to one for guilt on eight ballots before discharging at 5 45 pm Sunday. Clarence Darrow sought bail or immunity for Adams amid ongoing Tyler murder case actions while Hawley said the verdict changes nothing in prosecutions.
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Steve Adams
Jorymen
J. F. House
Charles Dittemore
D. W. Garwood
8. A. Varnum
Fred Taylor
Marble Creek
Shoshone County
Idaho
Clarence Darrow
Adams
Adare
Colorado
Lyler
Bailey
Western Federation of Miners
Hawley
Darrow
The Warners Again in Court Over Estate Dispute
Mabel Warner and her husband face charges after obtaining a search warrant from Justice Richards to seize papers from A Phillips Weston and the Farmers Bank of Weston. The warrant was recalled at the bank, ruling out further searches. The couple and Craddick the detective were bound over 300 cash each in Pendleton on a malicious warrant claim.
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Mabel Warner
Peice
J. W. Young
Craddick
Warner
Weston Bank
Warners
Phelps Sets Stance on Pendleton Sunday Law
East Oregonian reports that Pendleton saloon owners may face charges under the Sunday closing law after the holidays. District Attorney Phelps says he will file information if sufficient evidence appears, noting police must report state law violations and that gambling in the county is closed for good.
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Pendleton
Saya
East Oregonian
Phelps
Mr. Phelps
Revival closes in Walla Walla with 800 seek salvation
Sunday night marked the end of a month long revival in Walla Walla. Rev Hart led the services during which 800 people went forward for salvation and 600 were converted. The meetings raised 2400 dollars, 800 for the tabernacle and the remainder for evangelists’ salaries.
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Walla Walla
Hart
Tabernacle
Fred Flint Heads to Athena After Seattle Mill Closure
Fred Flint returns from Seattle on Tuesday and will spend the winter in Athena. He worked at a Seattle saw mill that closed, leaving workers unemployed. Several mills on the Sound have shut down in recent weeks.
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Fred Flint
Seattle
Athena
Sound
Six good teams for sale at low figure
Six reliable horses priced low for cash only are offered for sale. Weighs range from 1400 to 1600 pounds. Enquire at N. P. Depot for details.
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N. P. Depot
Masquerade Skating Featured in Athena Social Scene
Over the past week Athena hosted a masquerade skating party on Wednesday night with costumes and dancing. Thursday brought a Masquerade ball at Arbeva opera house. Tonight the Friday Night Skating Club plans a historic character presentation in glittering array.
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Athena
Arbeva
Improvements Completed on Rural Telephone Line at Athena
A valuable enhancement to the rural telephone system centers in Athena. Line No 26 now a complete high line with construction finished Monday. The line serves many patrons and extends northwest of town.
Receiver Sought for Highlands Gold Mines Co
In federal court Douglas W. Bailey for HH. Or. Shultz seeks appointment of a receiver for Highlands Gold Mines Co of Baker county. The suit claims a $20,000 fictitious claim orchestrated by Judge Crawford and directors to seize the property, valued at about $100,000, as the company is insolvent. A hearing before Judge Wolverton is set for Wednesday.
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Highlands Gold Mines Co
Baker County
Douglas W. Bailey
HH. Or. Shultz
Walla Walla
Montana
Crawford
la Grande
Wolverton
Hog killing becomes farming linked occupation in town
A. I. Swaggart killed fifteen hogs this week and townsfolk remembered friends with generous donations of spare ribs and backbones.
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A. I. Swaggart
Bis Town
Teachers at La Grande Institute Draw 200 In Attendance
More than two hundred educators attend the state teachers institute in La Grande this week. J H Ki Scott of this city joins the gathering and eighth grade pupils enjoy a vacation during the event.
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State Teachers’ Institute
la Grande
J. H. Ki. Scott
Be Wise Mothers Use Bees Laxative Cough Syrup
Advertisement notes that mothers with young children need not fear croup colds or whooping cough and claims Bees Laxative Cough Syrup tastes good and helps clear the bowels and head. Sold by Pioneer Drug Store. Also advertised stove for sale. Enquire at the Press.
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Drog Tore
Dr Coon Draws Crowd at Opera House Lecture
Last Saturday evening at the Opera House a Christian fair Methodist revival J O O F skating rink and Dr Coon lecture drew crowds. Attendees praised the talk and urged the doctor to return and speak again, with visitors from Weston requesting another appearance.
Sawdust Fueled Heaters Debut at Jurman’s and Bt. Nichols
Jurman’s Department Store and the Bt. Nichols Hotel have installed new heating stoves powered by sawdust fuel. Owner reports call the devices an unqualified success as they use economical fuel and provide steady, satisfactory heat.
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Jurman
Bt. Nichols
Loon owner fined after Corner Saloon fracas
Claud Estes was fined $5000 in court Monday after an incident at the Corner Saloon Friday night. Clarence La Brasche, Chas Gay, and others were involved with Estes striking Thomas, one of the proprietors, on complaint by the saloon keeper.
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Claud Estes
Richard's Court
Eates
Clarence la Brasche
Chas. Gay
Thomas
Estes
Kates
Dr King’s New Life Pills Adverts
An 19th century advertisement touts Dr King’s New Life Pills as a safe gentle cleanser and invigOrator for headaches biliousness malaria and jaundice claiming the remedy aids appendicitis prevention by cleansing the bowels and promotes purchase at Wm Mc Bride’s drug store noting a 2 cent price.
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Dr. King
Wm. McBride
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Preston-Parton Milling Company
Athena Labor
Oregon
Waitsburg, Wash
R. J. Boddy
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Tum-A-Lum Lumber CO
H. O. Mansfield
Toubhet
London
Wash
Adams and
Freewater
Northern Pacific Railway
A. D. Charlion
Pac. Ry
Portland
Ore
Union
Opera House
N. P
Holiday
Howard
Hamilton
Waltham
Hamden
F. H. Coolidge
Dell Brothers
Coop
Zate
Regon
Gould
Masquerade Entertainments
Recorder's Court
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