Unterdd at Athena postofice as second class
A notice from the Athena post office designates a math matter as second class. The text provides limited readable details about classification and routing within the local mail system.
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Newspaper
Athena Press
Location
Athena, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Oct 11, 1895
Page
2
A notice from the Athena post office designates a math matter as second class. The text provides limited readable details about classification and routing within the local mail system.
Athena October 11 1895 Florine the Chicago murderer indicted for the murder of Benjamin Pitozel. The piece critiques sensational crime coverage and discusses farmers, wheat storage, and market factors, quoting exchange opinions on borrowing and warehouse charges while warning against lurid press readers.
The Union Republican laments months of postponement in the Oregon supreme court as time runs out on the Durrant defense. It argues Eastern Oregon taxpayers deserve prompt justice and criticizes the defense for delaying tactics and mismanagement of the case.
A fragment discusses Durrant's presumed guilt amid lack of defense, Rhode Island's low election turnout, the Atlanta Exposition's significance, and General Mahone's death. It then notes a dilapidated cross walk policy, Oregon fruit claims, a typesetting machine purchase for the Pendleton newspaper, and operator instructions.
Major John L Robarte of Walla Walla recounts a frightful Friday incident at his foundry when clothing snagged in shafting. He struggled with fire and machinery, using a lever to stop the gear and avoid a fatal outcome, narrowly surviving.
A paraphrased note from the La Grande Chronicle recalls a Sunday report of tensions with Indians in Wallowa County. The piece describes intoxication, threats near Joseph and Enterprise, a confrontation with Ed Jennings, and a quick, decisive ending to the incident. It cautions that liquor sales to Indians violates both state and federal law, urging legal action and restraint.
A spill occurred when two wheat cars and a motor encountered a descending Mund at La Croy Junction on the O R and N line. The collision demolished the engine and cars and spilled grain in all directions. No injuries were reported.
An antiquated ad for a wholesale cure claims to act internally through the blood and mucous membranes. It promotes a druggist in Toledo and promises testimonials free with a price per bottle, urging readers to purchase.
After months of illness Adolph Levy of Union Oregon died in Portland Saturday. He was a pioneer merchant in Oregon and formerly a Well Fargo agent and telegraphic operator. He leaves a wife and several children including Mrs. Max Lewin and Mrs. J Bloch of Athena. Funeral services were held Sunday at the home of his brother Ludwig Levy and he was buried at Ahavi Sholem cemetery.
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