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Newspaper
Athena Press
Location
Athena, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Oct 09, 1908
Page
6
A local Christian church will hold services Sunday with music by the Tagg chorus and a mixed quartet. Mrs Harris will sing a sacred solo as the pastor preaches at both morning and evening services. Everyone is warmly welcomed.
Article fragment mentions Mr and Mrs Harria recently taking charge of the Christian church in this city, signaling a leadership transition within the congregation.
Judges at the Third District fair in Pendleton criticized diseased fruit in the displays, noting worms and rot in apples and pears while peaches and grapes were cleaner. They urged no prizes for imperfect fruit and consolidation of displays in one location to improve standards in Umatilla and Morrow counties. Separately, Ada L. Croom credits Dr King’s New Discovery for curing a severe cough after months of illness. The Montana weather report notes light snowfall and melting in western to eastern regions. Palace Drug Co advertises De Witt’s Kidney and Bladder Pills.
District Attorney Phelps wins the first decisive local option case against Beo Morton proprietor of the old Brewery saloon in Pendleton after about one hour of jury deliberation. Morton faced eight grand jury indictments. others involved include Moffat and two bartenders who were fined for liquor sales. Also reported are dog killings, Dr King’s New Life Pills endorsement, a bee sting death in Colfax, and an estray notice for a red cow with specific markings.
In Umatilla County Oregon the estate of Susanne Gagnon deceased has William McBride appointed administrator and letters issued. Creditors must verify and present claims within six months to Peterson Wilson Attorneys Athena Oregon. Dated September 11 1908.
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