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Newspaper
Athena Press
Location
Athena, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Sep 24, 1909
Page
3
President William Howard Taft arrives in Seattle for the Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition from September 29 to October 1. He will attend a Washington state building reception, join the Arctic Brotherhood initiation, address a large Natural Amphitheatre crowd, and tour Pay Streak and government buildings during a busy west coast visit.
Athena public school introduces athletics with outdoor basketball goals on the grounds. Principal Case Professor Mulkey and students install rings and bars while local businessmen raise funds for gym equipment. Volunteer George Kidder provides paint. school colors brighten the new setup. Marriage licenses issued to several couples. church vandalism and umbrella mishap noted. A musical bell recital is planned at the Christian church. The circuit court opens with cases including a murder and horse thefts. several defendants face local option and rustling charges. O R & N announces round trips Athens to Pendleton for fair week.
The Umatilla Storage and Commission Company of Hermiston filed articles of incorporation with County Clerk Saling at Pendleton on Thursday. Capital stock is $5000. The officers include E. W. McComas of Northwest Elevator Co, G. W. Phelps district attorney, William J. Clark of Clark Hardware, and F. A. Phelps a prominent Durmiston citizen and property holder.
A local dispute over poor service prompted the Athena Commercial Association to press Pacific States Telephone and Telegraph to rebuild. After upgrades to outside and inside plant and management changes, service improved. Letters from G P Van Hontte and S I Wilson praise the upgrades and note a cable line issue being resolved along Fourth Street. The North Coast Road to Spokane project advances with new track laying and a master mechanic directing work.
A Christian church will host Declaration Day events next Sunday to mark the centennial of the Restoration Movement’s start. Morning theme centers on scripture and weapons, evening topic covers a generation of Bible Students. Special music planned at both services.
Byron Hawke and Henry Labrachs returned Tuesday night from Woodward's tollgate where they planned a boating trip. Except for one fine day they faced bad weather and were forced to remain in camp at the north fork of the Umatilla.
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