Athena Public School praised as best in Athena history
The Athena Board of Directors and County Superintendent Frank K. Welles visited the school and lauded Principal George B. Marquis and his teachers for exceptional progress. Students show strong interest and rapid advancement, with parents in harmony toward making this the town’s best school yet and foreshadowing a new era.
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Athena
A.M. Gillis
A.B. McEwen
David Willian
Chamberlain
Frank K. Welles
George B. Marquis
Marquis
Athena Forms New Band Assembling Talent For New Instruments
A meeting at the St Nichols sample room organized a new Athena band with 14 members, aiming for 20. Prof J and Henry to direct, orders for instruments to follow, impending member assignments next Monday. Local wheat market notes Athena buyers bid 61 cents.
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St. Nichols
Athena
Prof
J. & Henry
Athens Commercial Association Appoints Committees Tuesday
The Athens Commercial Association met Tuesday night and appointed six members to welcome Portland businessmen en route to the Lewiston-Clarkston fair. A three member committee will collect business statistics for public display. Other committees will promote a county road to Allal flat and seek a separate voting precinct for the north Umatilla reservation electors.
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Athens Commercial Association
A. Barrett
A. B. McEwen
David Taylor
D. H. Preston
W. M. Peterson
Edward Manasae
Portland Busines
H. A. Barrett
M. W. Smith
Athena
Portland
Clyde Gray
Pendleton
Commercial Association
Athenan
Gillis
Gray
Allal Flat
Criglar
Stewart and Colbern
Waterman
Grandview
GC. A. Barrett
C. G. Chamberlain
Atepa
Umatilla
Walla Walla depot site debate and local issues
Reports from the Walla Walla Union detail a business men excursion from Portland reviving discussion on moving the O R N depot to the west end of Main street for a better first impression and convenient access with two depots on the same street. Also noted is a collapsed Wallowa Bridge and impacts on travel.
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Walla Walls
Palslowing
Portland
Main Street
Walla Walla Union
Main
New decision ends agent money retention from Indian lands
Circuit Judge Ellis rules Indian money from land sales must be delivered to recipients in full rather than held by the agent. The suit by John W. Martin against J. J. McKain, an Indian reservation agent, was upheld with a judgment in Martin's favor. The decision cites United States Circuit Judge Hanford's ruling that an Indian is a full citizen entitled to immediate possession of land sale proceeds.
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Todinns
Ellis
John W. Martin
J. J. McKain
Yee
Martin
United States Circuit
Hanford
Euat Oregoninn
County Court Rejects Compromise Offer in Railroad Case
The county court rejected the compromise proposed by the C BR NW Co regarding the $12,000 per mile assessment. The railroad through Col. J H Raley may make a new offer or sue in equity. The company had proposed $10,000 per mile plus dropping penalties and interest, but officials balked at losing interest.
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C. BR. NW. Co
J. H. Raley
Count Court
East Oregonian
Excursion Arrives for Portland Business Leaders in Athena Welcome
Over one hundred leading Portland business men were met by Athena officials at the depot yesterday morning. Governor Chamberlain spoke as crowds cheered and a celebratory greeting pamphlet urged enduring fellowship across the region. The delegation toured the city, praising local prosperity and merchants while pledging continued ties with Portland.
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Portland
Athena
Athena's Commercial Association
C. A. Barrett
A.B. McEwen
David Maylor
D. H. Preston
Will M. Peterson
Ed Manage
Chamberlain
Mapa
South Bank
North Bank
Foley's Honey on Tar for chi
Foley's Honey on Tar for chi. No opiates.
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Foley
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Butterick
Chitmes
Wallach
Sampson Wind Mills
COX & M
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South Side Main Street
Athena, Oregon
Ely
Scott
Board OF Directors
Dell Brothers
Oregon
Wallowa
Wallowa River
Wallowa Hill
Union
Minum
Wallows
Ellia
Circuit Court
Indiana
Supreme Court
Camity Catienet
Arnegions
K. & N. Company
Ofer
Lon Shaw
Tonia Shaw
Umatilla County
Dropey
Weiser
Ida
Shaw
Athena Lodge of
Odd Fellows
Milton
King & Rader
A. D. Stillman
Lowell
Hailey & Lowell
Sanel Grant Irwin
BE. B. Young
Mia, Masterson
Familiy
To&heep Owners
W. Ralan Williamson
Pocatella
Idaho
Metropolis
C. P. Davia
Epertey
Tate Bens
C. G Chamberlain
W. ©. Barber
Sandy Level
McBride
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