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The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1905-06-30

a congressman to take the place of j.
N. Williamson should he lose his seat
in congress through the Investigations
to be made is also out of the question,
as there are plenty of men in Portland
who want the place and are in posi-
tion to get it. To Eastern Oregon re-
mains the possibility of getting the
senatorship should Senator Mitchell
be found guilty and forced to resign.
1t is likely that in case he loses his
seat in the senate his resignation will
be postponed until time for the Oregon
legislature to convene again, instead
of Placing the appointment in the
hands of democratic governor.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1905-06-30
Bennett Pleads Eloquently

Portland, June 29-Judge Benefits
argument in behalf of Senator Mitch
ell consumed all of today's session of
court. Bennett contended that the
theory which the firm of Mithell &
Tanner worked upon was that Tanner
had the right to prosecute land mat
ters in office of the land department
and that the pay received therefrom
was to be divided between the part
ners. Bennett alleged that the testi-
mony of Tanner is untrustworthy be-
cause it was given under pressure ap-
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1905-06-30
Nine Lynched in Georgia

Athens, Ga, June 29.--At the town
of Watkinsville, seven miles from here
mob. broke into the Jail early this
morning and lynched white man and
seven negroes for the recent shocking
double murder of an aged white cou-
pie, and also one other negro for an
attempted criminal assault.
Ten men were taken to the Jail, but
Joe Patterson, a negro, escaped death
by falling to the ground when shots
were fired, and feigning death. The
mob formed just after midnight and
marched i'll order to the Jail where the
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1905-06-30
The Case Appealed.

Pendleton, June 29.-This afternoon
notice of an appeal was made in be-
half of Grover Martin by his attorney,
Col. Raley, the ground being that the
court had erred in giving of instruc-
tions to the jury. Also, Judge Ellis
was asked to issue certificate of pro-
bable cause, SO as to permit of Mar
tins retention here instead of at the
penitentiary. However, this request
was denied by the judge.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1905-06-30

keys were demanded of the jailor, who
saw resistance was useless, as the mob
was heavily armed. The mob then
opened the cells and lined the victims
up, tying them with ropes, and
marched them to corner lot within
200 yards of the Jail, and bound them
to fence with their hands behind
them. At the command of the leader
the mob stepped back, took deliberate
aim and fired volley from rifles,
pistols and shotguns. Every man fell,
and the mob quietly dispersed. Joe
Patterson was found lying on the
ground only slightly injured.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1905-06-30
To Store Grain In Tanks

Dayton, June 29-W. H. Richard
son, one of the largest farmers of this
section, has new method Of handling
grain. On his Touchet farm Of 1000
acres he is building storage tanks
holding from 1850 TO 1850 bushels.
The grain will be carried into these
tanks directly from the thresher by
means of pneumatic elevator, to be
stored until ready for shipment, when
it win be hauled in bulk to an ele-
vator having a wagon dump. Here,
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1905-06-30

piled by United States District Attor-
ney Heney. Bennett contended that
the testimony of Mitchell's private
secretary, Robertson, is false and that
undue Importance is attached to the
letters, passing between the two part
ners, which have been introduced by
the prosecution. Judge Bennett was
so affected during his argument that
at numerous times tears sprang to bis
eyes and SO feeling were his remarks
at times that there was hardly dry
eye in the court room.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1905-06-30

after passing through a cleaner and
being weighed, it will be loaded into
cars in bulk by means of a machine.
Ii necessary, the grain will be sacked
in the cars. If the new method shall
prove to be practical and successful, it
will effect great saving of money
and labor. No manual labor unless it
be to sack the grain in the cars, win
be required in handling the grain
after it shall psss into the self feeder
of the thresher.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1905-06-30
MARTIN TEN YEARS
NOTICE OF APPEAL HAS BEEN
RECENTLY FILED.
Judge Delivered a Touching Lecture
Pointing Out the Gravity of the
Crime Before Passing Sentence

Ten years in the penitentiary is the
sentence passed on Grover Martin
Wednesday morning by Judge w. R.
Ellis, says the East Oregonian, and
unlss new trial be ordered by the
supreme court that term will be Mar
tins penalty for having killed o. N.
Preston.
Immediately after the convening of
court notice was given by Col. Raley,
Martins attorney, that no new trail
would be asked and time for sentence
was waived. No notice of appeal has
yet been filed, nor was any statement
made by the defense regarding an ap-
peal.
However, 80 days was allowed at
the close of the recent trial for the
filing of exceptions to instructions
and notices of appeal. Consequently
it is possible that an appeal may be
made by the defense later on, in
which case it is said the court will be
asked to release the prisoner on bail.
Before this can be done, however, it
will be necessary for the defense to
secure certificate of probable cause
setting forth the basis upon which the
appeal is to be made.
Should this not be done nor stay
OF execution secured, Martin will
have to be committed to the peniteh-
tiary pending the appeal.
Young Martin was accompanied to
the court room by Deputy Blakeley
and showed no great feeling on re-
ceiving sentence, but afterward indi-
Gated that he was considerably disap-
pointed at the term given him.
Before passing sentence Judge Ellis
Ieetured the youthful criminal in re-
gard to the case telling him that he
had been found guilty of taking
human life by jury of his peers, and
that after full and careful consider
alton of the case he believed the SEN
tence imposed to be just.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1905-06-30
No secret AboutIt.

1t is no secret, that for cuts, burns,
ulcers, fever sores, sore eyes, boils,
ETC., nothing is SO effective as Buck
lens Arnica Salve. ''It didn't take
long to cure bad sore ] had and it
is all 0 *. for sore eyes, writes d.
l.. Gregory, Hope, Tex. 25c at Nc
Brides drug store.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1905-02-10
WEST GUIlFORD.

Mrs. Charles Shepardson is recov-
ering from a short Illness
Ernest Thayer has returned to work
for Mrs. Alice Richmond for the bal
anee of the winter.
Mrs. Lynde, the aged mother of
Murray Lynde has been very sick but
her recovery is now hoped for.
Rev. James Jones preached in the
Congregational church at East Gull
ford Sunday to a good and apprecia-
tive congregation.
The donation in the Baptist church,
which was postponed Jan. %, will be
held Feb. Is. Some literary exercises
will be given. All are invited.
Miss Florence Holden of East Gull
ford closed her second term of school
here Jan. o. with a very interesting
entertainment in the evening, given
by the pupils and much appreciated
by all who attended it.
The executive committee of the
Windham Baptist Bible school union
met at the home of the secretary. Miss
Kate r. Wheeler West Brattleboro.
Tuesday to prepare the program of
convention which meets at Whiting
ham June IA.
The chicken-pie social held in the
Baptist church Feb. l was a decided
success. About 60 Brattleboro and |
West Brattleboro people were in at
tendance. The evening was spent in /
songs, recitations and addresses. The I
friends from a distance aided very
much with their talent, especially in /
he singing. which was appreciated I
by all, and the church and society feel
much indebted to them for their help
The receipts of the evening We're
'3S.45.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1905-02-10
GUILFORD CENTRE,

Mrs. Creon Miner returned home
Sunday from her visit in Hinsdale.
/ Ralph Johnson has left the employ
| of Herbert Waite and returned to
| his home in Wardsboro.
| The Ladies' circle will hold a valen-
! tine social in Grange hall Tuesday
evening, Feb. IA. All are cordially in
vited.
Miss Nora Jaqueth finished the term
of school at Packers corner for Min
ME Thayer, as she returned home to
care for her mother, who has been
i'll for the past four weeks
School No. 5, taught by Miss Nora
Jaqueth, closed Feb. g. Marcus and
Leslie Worden and Leslie Wellman
were perfect in attendance during the
year The two highest averages from
written tests of studies during the
term were Marcus Worden, 81 5-2S;
Leslie Worden, 80 40.
Pomona grange will meet with
Broad Brook grange Wednesday, Feb.
To- Morning session at IL o'clock
Program; Music; general business;
question, Some Leaks on the Farm,
speakers, o. J. Hale. r. C. Ingraham,
F. L. Wellman, j. o. Frost f. E.
Johnson Dinner on the picnic plan
Afternoon session open to the public.
Music: address of welcome, master
Broad Brook grange; response, w. S.
Allen; song, A. r. Miner; recitation,
Abbie f. Jaqueth: essay Mrs. F. f.
Ward; reading, Mrs. Bullock; recih-
ton, Miss Abbie Bennett; reading,
Minnie Thayer; music recitation,
Ada Akeley; question. Resolved. |
That all Property should be Equally !
Taxed when situated, speakers, L. F.
Jaqueth. B. A. Whittemore, A. r. |
Miner, w. S. Allen, Philip Franklin. |
E. d. Conyers; music.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1905-02-10
VERNON.
The Annual Festival - A Pleasant
Surprise Party,

The ladies of Vernon will hold their
annual fair and festival Friday even
| Ing, Feb, IL, at A. q. Barness. A
chicken-pi supper will be served from
80 To 3. Dancing from s to |. Lett
singers orchestra Will furnish music
and Mr.. Hines will prompt. Every
effort will be made to have the occa-
sion very enjoyable one to all who
attend. The train leaving Brattle-
non station for the accommodation
of all wishing to come by train.
Twenty of the friends of Miss Mile
Holden gave her complete surprise
Friday evening, Feb. 3, at G. II. Hub
bard's. A very pleasant evening was
spent with vocal and instrumental
music by Miss jeanette Jaqueth and
Messrs. c. NJ. and II. NJ. Heard, games
and recitation by Mrs. George Will
liams. Some very nice gifts were
presented to Miss Holden from the
many friends present as slight tokens
of the esteem In which she Is held,
Cake and coffee were served.
The town schools closed Friday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ned Pierce of Bellows
Falls spent last Saturday at NJ. l. |
Reeds
+. w. Mack has returned from |
Brattleboro and is working for ]. r. |
Wright.
Mrs. Albert Jaqueth has gone to
South Londonderry with Mr.. Jaqueth's
brother, who is ILL.,
The board of civil authority will
meet at Whthed's Thursday, Feb. 16,
at 10 a. M. to settle town accounts.
The Y. p, C. U. meeting will be held
In Union church Sunday afternoon at
O'Clock. Subject, Tact When and
How Necessary; Its Limitations and
It's Counterfeits. | Cor. 9:19-27.
At the grange meeting Saturday
evening the third and fourth degrees
we're conferred and banquet was
served. Several guests from out of
own oranges We're present.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1905-02-10
SOUTH WlNDHAM.

Joel Robinson is at work for A. j
Baker
H. NJ. Abbott was in Bellows Falls
Saturday
Bert Howe has finished work for w.
G. Adams.
Nina Coleman is at work for Mrs.
A. ]. Baker.
A. ]. Baker is recovering from his
recent illness.
Del Parker has been spending a
week in town.
Mrs. E. l.. Burbee was in Brattle-
boro one day last week.
Bert Howe has been working for A.
II. Dutton the past week
Ernest Robinson has moved into the
house with JUNE Converse.
John Adams is home from Albany
Business college, i'll with measles.
Mrs William Barber visited her
daughter Mrs. Lille, in Thompson
burg one day last week.
Mrs. May Peevers, who has been
spending some time with her broth
er, Mr.. Farwell has returned to Newt
fame.
Mrs. II. f. Wood attended the fun
eral of Miss Nellie Howard at Brat
.leboro last week. She also visited
Miss Hattie Howard in Springfield.
Mass, returning home Saturday.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1905-02-10
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JACKSONVILLE.

Mr.. and Mrs. NJ A. Butterfeld are
on the sick list.
Mary Coombs is at work at Eugene
Murdock's in Whitingham
There are many new cases of the
prevailing cold and distemper.
The X. of II. have a sugar eat and
social dance this, Friday, evening.
Mary Coombs has finished a sue
cessful term of school in Guilford.
Eighteen couples enjoyed the
kitchen hop at Henry Pease's Friday;
Several parties are packing their
apples and will ship them to commits
sion
The splints have been removed from
w. S. Aliens ankle and it has been
placed in a cast.
Wales Cheney is able to be about
again, after several weeks housing
from scalded foot.
Word has been received here that
Miss Gladys Cheney is sick again at
her sisters in Guilford
Mrs. Vivian Dalrymple is so far re-
covered from her attack of pneumonia
as to be able to sit up some.
Mrs. Blanche Gillette has arranged
many unique and interesting features
FOR the grange program Tuesday even
ng, Feb a.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1905-02-10
GUIlEORD.

Miss J. Ethel Leach went last week
to Amsterdam. n. Y. where she has a
position as teacher.
Miss Mary e. Smith left Tuesday
for a visit in Lafayette. Ind, with her
friend Mrs. Cora Howe Moore.
Mr. Kavelaugh of Mt. Hermon
will preach at the Congregational
church next Sunday at II a. m.
Miss Annie Mellen has been in the
Memorial hospital at Brattleboro a
week or more for treatment for an
abscess on the neck.
Miss Emma Tyler has been quite
seriously i'll for a week with what was
at first thought to be pneumonia, but
is now somewhat better.
The Ladies' Union society will hold
their annual sugar supper and sale
of aprons and fancy articles Wednes-
day evening. Feb. Is. at George p.
Miilers. If the evening should be
stormy. the supper win be postponed
TO Thursday evening. All are cor
daily invited
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1905-02-10
EAST JAMAICA.

Human Ballou was in town the lat
ter part of last week
| Little George Leonard, who has
! been having the grip. Is on the gain.
| Arthur f.. Gleason, who is very i'll
was a little more comfortable at las,
reports,
Edwin Clayton has moved from
Turkey mountain into the Lestince
Howard house.
Mrs. Vioma Howe, who has been
visiting her sister in Athens, returned
home last week.
Wardsboro Tuesday to see Mrs. H. +.
knight, who is i'll.
Mrs. Etta Underwood went to
Brattleboro Thursday to attend the
funeral of her cousin.
Miss Irene Allen of Stratton, who
has been visiting at her fathers. n.
d. Aliens, has returned to her home.
A little daughter arrived at the
home of Mr.. and Mrs. Villa Brown Fri
day. They have named her Ruth
Morence.
Miss Cecil Doane came home Satur-
day night from Putney where she has
been teaching school Her school
closed Friday.
Mrs Walter Whitaker of Brookline
has been helping her parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. Edwin Clayton. to get settled in
their new home.
People in the vicinity of Wardsboro
station were somewhat startled last
Sunday by seeing a runaway horse
tearing past with shafts attached. 1t
was caught down by Sidney Gar
fields and proved to belong to A. p. |
Stark of Jamaica. Fortunately no one |
was hurt The sleigh was somewhat |
broken.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1905-02-10
BERNARDsToN.
Sugar Suppers in Prospeot-A valen-
tine Social


The Ladies' Social circle and Uni
tartan society are preparing for the
annual sugar supper and festival to
be held in the near future.
The Junior class of Powers institute
will hold valentine social in Insti-
tute hall Monday evening, Feb. 13.
Mrs. Pratt of North Bernardston Is
recovering from a severe illness
Several members of the family Of
Z. B. Hale have been i'll for some days
The Arts and Crafts society met
with Miss Alice Adams Monday after
noon.
The long continued cold is causing
much trouble as to water supply for
man and beast
Nahum S. Cutler, I'd, of Greenfield,
passed the day in town with a class
mate Saturday.
Miss Alice Adams has a class of
boys every Saturday afternoon they
are learning to white.
An old fashioned quilting was held
in the home of Mrs. Cynthia Park
Wednesday from 10 o'clock to 4 p. m.
The test case between G. w. Powers
and the school committee has been
postponed one week. till Saturday.
Feb. II, on account of the illness of T..
B. Hale.
The Ladies' Aid society of the Bap-
fist church will serve a sugar supper
from to s o'clock Friday evening |
Feb. 10, at the town hall. An illus
trated lecture by Rev. J. d. Graham |
Of Corain on A Tour in Scotland will |
follow.
There was a concert Wednesday
evening in the lecture course, given
by the Bickford Concert company of
Springfield in the town hall. There
we're six instruments: violin, cello,
PANIC, piano, etc. Miss Beeching, So
1rano, and Eugene Hill, reader.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1905-02-10
LEYDEN.

Mildred Severance was at home
from Wednesday till Sunday.
Mr. and Mrs. Whitcomb have gone
to Greenfield to live with DR.. Griffin.
Merle Wilcox was at his Grandfath-
er Rices in Greenfield through the
last week.
Miss Mabel Stone of Mt. Holyoke is
at S. B. Buddington's for a time of
rest.
Herman Severance visited at his
sisters in West Deerfield Tuesday
and Wednesday,
Mrs. w. C. Smith of West Deerfield,
with two children, was at her fathers
the most of last week.
The lecture on The Mammoth Cave.
by Mr.. Rice, the lecturer of the state
grange was very entertaining and we'll
worth hearing but the evening was so
cold many were prevented from at
tending.
Oliver Smith Miner, who has been
great sufferer for many weeks, passed
away Tuesday evening at 3 o'clock. He
was a native of Leyden, being the
oldest child of the late Cyrus and
Freelove Miner. and though he lived
elsewhere much of his life, he came
back to Leyden in the fall of 1908,
having purchased the place where his
father spent his last years. He Is
by a widow and one daugh-
ter. Mrs. Edward Fowler, who is liv-
ing in Los Angeles. Cal. He was
nephew of the late O. L. Miner of
and "A years of age.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1905-02-10
WESTMIN STER WEST.

Rev f. c. Fisher went to Brattle-
| boro Monday
Mrs Charles Brooks is visiting in
| Rockingham.
Mrs. Plumb visited in Brattleboro
the past week.
j. H. Clark, who sprained his foot a
few weeks ago, is still unable to step
IN it,
Mr.. McElroy has recently purchased
a pair of fancy steers which he is to
use on his farm.
Gorham Bradley is talking of renting
mis- farm to Ezra Fisher and going to
California to visit his son.
w. E. Pierce has finished his con-
tract of cutting and saving the timber
on the Miller farm and will move his
steam mill away soon.
Another cold storm came upon rs
Sunday night and Monday assuming.
the form of blizzard Tuesday was
one of the worst days we have had this
winter
About eight inches of snow fell
here Sunday night and Monday, ac-
by high wind, making it
extremely unpleasant for those who
We're obliged to be out of doors and
face it.
Maple Grove grange held an open
day meeting Thursday with Brother
and Sister Shattuck. A bountiful
dinner, consisting of baked beans,
brown bread, cakes, pies and coffee
was served at noon. The afternoon
was devoted to literary exercises,
of select readings, recita-
ions and a discussion.
A Santiago, Chilli, despatch says
hat the first automobile has just
TOSSED the Andes at an elevation If
5000 feet above sea level
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1905-02-10
STRATTON.

Abel ]. Pike and family have been
quite i'll with colds.
Ethel Eddy is staying for a few
weeks in Brattleboro with her broth
err, H. E. Eddy.
Ernest Pike has been appointed au-
ditor in place of Orvi4le Allen, who
has moved out of town
Henry Lackey is driving team for
E. A. Eddy during the absence of Hen
ry Payne. whose wife is very sick.
Uncle John Babcock, a veteran of
the civil war, who is also the Oldest
person in town, is over 50 years old.
He has lived alone this winter, done
his own housework and barn chores
In spite of the severe cold and windy
weather he is often seen driving the
colt he broke three years ago. Uncle
Johns father was soldier in the
Revolutionary war and lived to be 1913
years old
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1905-02-10
WIN DIAM.

Bert Howe is working for Augustus
Dutton.
Freeman ingalls, of West Haven is
with his parents
Walter Rand of Athens is working
for w G. Adams.
Mrs. Will Carlton is receiving a
visit from her aunt
Mr., and Mrs. John Fountaine spent
Sunday in Andover
John Adams, who came home from
Albany Business college sick with
measles, is better.
Mrs G. f. Carlton is at Saxtons
River helping to care for her mother.
who is seriously i'll.
Mary and Helen Adams, who have
been teaching at Athens. are at home
during their vacation.
Fanny Cook, who has been away
visiting since her school closed re-
turned home this week
A select party was held at Alva
Harris's Monday evening. Dancing
was the feature of the evening
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1905-02-10
WILMINGTON.
Sketch Of tho Late Chaunoey Parme.
lee Of vineland, N. J.

Chauncey Parmelee. who died al
Vineland, n. j., Jan. 20, was an old
resident OF this town and known to "A
large circle of friends and acquain-
tances. He was born Aug. l2, 1924.
lie married Mary Smith, only daugh-
| Ter OF Deacon Reuel Smith, In 1855.
| Three children were born 10 them:
Edward f., Charles H., and Gilbert
or these only one, Charles H., Is liv-
ing, being the popular druggist Of
! TINS town, Mrs Parmelee died In
1864, Mr.. Parmelee married as his
second wife Mrs. Louise (Snow) Fitch.
one son, Fred c., was born TO them
and died Mt the age of 23. Mr. Parme-
lee removed from this town In 1863
and was one of the pioneers of Vine
land For the past 80 years he has
been engaged In tho business of pro-
ducing and selling milk He was a
lifelong church member and adorned
the profession by ever leading an up
right and honorable life. He was
deacon In the Congregational church
OF this place and in Vineland was
prominent member of the Presbyterian
church. In all relations Of life Mr.
Parmelee was an honest, conscientious
man and held the highest respect of
all who knew him. His death was
very sudden and was probably due to
heart disease. Charles II. Parmelee
attended the funeral at Vineland and |
several days to arrange mat
tiers pertaining to the estate.
Little Laura Bray is still very i'll.
There are many cases of grip and |
severe colds.
II. b. Brown of Halifax has visited
his daughter, Mrs. C. d. Coane, this
week.
The town auditors have been in ses-
sion this week preparing the annual
'eport.
We are glad to learn that Mrs f.
Fitch is gaining and her recovery
$ expected.
O. r. Butterfield has been i'll for
he past few days, not being able to
'e in his office.
The snow Is fully three feet deep
N level while on the mountains It
5 fully five feet.
A very pleasant whist party was 7
iven at Bank hall Tuesday evening 9
y members Of Social lodge and ladies'. I
supper for the benefit of the kim '
ergarten was given at the Congre- $
ational church Tuesday evening.
'hich was well attended and a good s
mount realized. u
Frank A. Childs, manager of Me- d
loriai hall, has secured the return of $
Ir. Collins, who was here in the fall t
18th an entirely new list Of moving 4
ictures The entertainment will b
,cur Tuesday evening, Feb. 81 p n
. Gloster the celebrated. baritone, ,
i'll present number of new selec- Il
ons. W