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Newspaper

Athena Press

Location

Athena, Oregon, United States of America

Date

Sep 22, 1893

Page

3

M E Church Conference Names Walla Walla District Appointments

The district restates pastor assignments across Pendleton Adams Athena Dixie Weston Waitsburg Alba Pilot Rock and Walla Walla with Rev. Selleck Rev Bowser Rev Gray Rev Aiken Rev Warren Rev Milleree Rev Evers and others. A Little Tootsie Comedy Co. drew a fair crowd at the Morris building with strong performances and nightly shows.

Stpolyawals Walla Walla Selleck Pendleton Echo Adams Meiner Pomeroy W. Bowser Athena Milton Charge W.c. Gray Spokane J. C. Aiken Dixie, Wash Weston J. C. Warren Waitsburg Palanee City Wash Milleree Alba Pilot Rock W. C. Evers Little Tootsie Comedy Co Morris Building Little Tootsie

Notice of Wheat Purchase Offer by Barrett Co

Take Notice Farmers. The C. A. Barrett Co. will receive wheat on accounts and allow 40 cts per bushel for merchantable wheat. Wheat to be delivered at the platform designated by no thin will, not apply to notes endorsed by us and having passed out of our hands before this date. Offer holds until further notice. Tae A Baurerr Co.

C. A. Barrett Co Tae Baurerr Co

Do You Want Money Do You Want Money Agency Ad

Do you want money I have lately taken the agency for the D. 8. Boxer estate for loaning money on real estate in Uma tilla county. Those contemplating securing loans will do well to call on me. Besides making loans at as cheap or cheaper than anyone else I can assure you prompt action and result. T. German.

Boxer Umatilla T. Greman Chas. H. Dodd & Co

Local News from Walla Walla and vicinity

Local notices report wheat prices at 50 cents per bushel, plant sales, and tax payments in wheat. Clergy, fraternal orders, and community events fill the pages, with reports on fires, harvest plans, school openings, and local travel, plus speculation on Indian reservations and regional rail news.

Portland extortion case nets Rosenstock and stepson

George Washington Rosenstock and his stepson Boggs were arrested in Portland on extortion charges after Rosenstock and the younger man allegedly drafted a blackmail note threatening an insurance settlement. The case followed a burned property and a demand for money, leading to police investigation and detentions.

George Washington Rosenstock and Son Portland Wisse Charles I. Morfan Hunt Wors Boggs Rosenstock

Farmer's Meet Elects Officers in Walla Walla

Large attendance at the city hall afternoon farmer gathering saw Daniel Stewart chosen as chairman and Milton Evans as secretary. Prominent farmers spoke on raising funds to pursue a case against the Northern Pacific and its branches to secure freight tariff reductions for wheat. A five member committee was formed to interview Supt Tyler of the W and CR railroad for concessions without legal action. About $250 was subscribed to the fund.

Walla Walla Daniel Stewart Milton Evans Northern Pacific Supt. Tyler Wm. Reed I .Drumheller W. P. Reeser 0. H. Barnett

Strange Inhabitant in Weston Bar Cellar

Henry Richardson, proprietor of the White House Saloon, Weston, reported a stranger entered Monday, drank a beer, then hid in the cellar. After twelve hours the man left of his own accord, offering no reason for the odd stay. Police were unable to eject him.

Weston Henry Richardson White House Henry

One Way Out for Farmers in Grain Crisis

The article urges farmers with wheat in warehouses or on platforms to sell 10 percent of their stock and distribute proceeds by debt share, arguing this would relieve hard times and prevent forced liquidation. It warns banks and merchants will demand payment soon, pushing farmers to sell all unless part is sold now to hold for about 60 days.

Union Pacific Portland Athena W. Bowser M. EF Bosner Milton Christian le Umatilla County Yakima Idaho Columbia Rosenstock Rma Patt Prodi Portland Telegram Intel Opera Boggs Lewis Baeloon PonrsAxn Ohanes

Milton shoemaker found dead from heart trouble

Wednesday morning a Milton shoemaker named Buckhart was found dead in bed. A coroner's jury ruled death from heart trouble. He was about 50, had a liquor habit, and left no known relatives or property aside from his tools. The body was buried Wednesday night at Milton.

A. Buckhart Milton Buckhart Weston

May Happiness Attracts Them Charles Myers and Misa Dora Stansell Wed

Charles Myers and Misa Dora Stansell were married Monday evening at six o clock in Athena at the bride’s sister Mrs I J Beale home Rev W W Brannin officiated. Bridesmaid Misa Areite Barcett and best man Chas Stansell. A supper followed, with the Athena Orchestra providing music.

Charles Myers Misa Dora Stansell I. J. Beale Athena W. W Brannin Misa Areite Barcett Chas Stansell

Oyster Farming Across Regions and History

The article traces oyster farming from ancient Rome to modern Europe and America. It notes ancient demand, spread of beds in France Holland and Spain, and decline in Denmark and Norway due to overfishing. It highlights France as a major modern producer and lists U S beds in Rhode Island Connecticut New York New Jersey Delaware Maryland and Virginia with Pacific supply from California and Washington.

Mediterranean Rome Italy France Holland Norway Spain Europe Rhode Island New York New Jersey Delaware Maryland Virginia Carolina Caliifornia Washington

Rerandpe APS Grandton Frome A Flet Parte SY OC

A misread installment notes a family from Cardinal Quebec Montreal Canada visiting relatives. They plan to visit a fur trade site and on returning pass through California to see relatives there.

Rerandpe SY & OC Tee Cardinal Quebec Montreal Canada Gélatives California

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