Athena Crosswalk Debate Prompts Concrete Solution
Reader letters discuss crosswalk material choices in Athena Oregon favoring concrete and rock over wood. Weston and East ern Oregon voices cite cost durability and safety, urging adoption of rock and cement methods. Local editorials defend Western Oregon institutions while criticizing state policy and funding decisions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athena Crosswilka
Eastern
Middle States
Weston Leader
Weston
Wood
Bewty
Scott
Normal School
Oregonian
Harvey
Yankill Statesman
Tye Straw
The
Oregon
Board of Regents
Onder
Railways as Oregon’s path to vast development
The Oregonian argues five year plan for expansive rail growth to unlock interior Oregon. Proposes a central trunk line across Middle Oregon connecting Willamette Valley to Ontario, with laterals to Klamath Lake, Coos Bay and to the Columbia river. Envisions arid regions becoming agricultural hubs as water finds routes and settlements form.
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Oregonian
Oregon
Portand
Great Interior
Willamette
Upper
Willamette Valley
Klamath Lake Country
Cascade Mountains
Hopeess
Ontario
Columbia River
Coos Bay
Umpqan
Railway expansion and legal notices from Oregon era
The article outlines anticipated railway growth across Oregon and into the Clear Water Snake River region, arguing railroads will spur development. It cites earlier rail routes through the Rockies and from Salt Lake City to Los Angeles, plus plans for a coast parallel line, then shifts to several 1905 1906 court summons in Athena Umatilla County detailing civil cases, attachments, and garnishments with dates and parties named.
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Oregon
Clearwater
Snake River
Eaeer
Nebalem
Calamook Road
Calia
Denver & Rio Grande
Salt Lake City
Los Angeles
Justice Court
District of Athena
Umatilla County
State of Oregon
H. O. Worthington
G. M.thompson
Worthington
Thompson
Plain Money
Beri
Charles Thompson
State of
Justice of the Peace
Athena
Aled
Athena Press
O. G. Chamberlain
Peterson
Justice Court of the District of
Otherwine
C. G. Tustice
Pence Paterson & Peterson
Plaintif
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the Athena Press
Turspay Anp Farpar
Congress
E Press
Weston and
Easturn
Kasturn
Oregon State Normal School
Mutual Life
McCurdy
the Furniture Department
Orr Furniture
Estore
Mardituro
Tnland
Davis-Kaser CO
Aldorne Walla Walla
Dr. King
McBride
Ceara
M. ‘Sawtell
Attorneys-at-Law
J. D. Plamondon
Barrett
A. B. Stone
Calla
Post Building
F. Sharp
Third Street
Athens
Oregor
John T. Wood
Detroit College of Medicines
the Palace Drug Store
WM. M’bride
South Side
Main Street
Athena, Ore
Troy Laundry
T' Ie
Bloni
Agi
Pendleton
Fishman & Peters
Charles Gay
A. M. Gillis
Gillis Lumber Yard
Peebler & Chamberlain
Umatilla
A. H. Luna
Bhop Wert
King's Barn
ST. Nichols Hotel
J. &. Froome
End
ST. Nichols
By Arn
Parker & Lane
South Sid Main Street
Atheka
Ed Barrett
Puget Sound
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