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f ' ' ' ' "X-.-...V; - - ..A 1 ATHENA PRESS Published Every Friday Morning By J. V. SMITH, Phoprietou. i. .W. SMITH A!!D F. B. BOYD, : ': : EDITORS. F.nt ered at Athena postofllce ns second-cliisa mall matter. Subscription 'Rates: Per year, In advance, - - 01 .CO Single copies, In wrappers, 5c. Advertising "Hates: ijocai rending not tees, first Insertion, 10c per lne. Each subsequent Insertion, Sc. All communications should be addressed to the PRESS, Athena, Oregon. ATHENA, DECEMBER 1, 1893 The committee appointed at Weston to look after the Lee street bridge matter, will meet in Athena tomorrow. The committee is in correspondence with Sharpstoin of Walla Walla, Judge Bennett of The Dalles, Wester, and Jackson, of Boise city, to know for what sum they 'will take charge of the case. The member? say they mean busi nessarid are going to push the latter to the fullest extent. We understand they have also decided to take some action in the matter of having exports employed to in vestigate the books of the county officials, , To this we say "Amen." This is a start in the right direct ion, and should have the hearty support of every tax-payer in the county. Let the citizens of Ath ena , aid the committee in this work. Following the gratifying an nouncement that ' Oregon received the first medal at the world's fair for the finest display in the forest-' ry department comes the welcome news that the yacht Vigilant, which won the great international race this year, had a mast of Pacific coast fir, the tree which leads all others in Oregon's forests. The importance of the vast timber pre, serves of Oregon is beginning to bo appreciated by the world. Mary E. Lease explains the de feat of the populists in Kansas: "Nq party was ever disgraced with more "corrupt men than Borne of those who hold position of trust under the populist administration. Personally I am jubilant over thou result in Kansas. It is not the! .at s defeated but the lead era repudiated." ' Orcjon has over $25,000 with ltlych to make an exhibit in San Francisco, and it is proposed that r. . .... - - a corporation shall advance money to pay the expenses at the mid winter fair and let the legislature reimburse them. Silveh is still king in the Cceur d'Alenes, ard 800 minors are now employod there. "Billy Oregon" Last Wednesday evening "Uncle Bill" Usher received by express from Chicago the black-breasted, red, game Bantum rooster hat Dr. Jay Guy Lewis had in Horti cultural Hall crowing the victory for Oregon for the largest applo on - exhibition. The rooster came expressed through free of charge by the ex press companies, with a card on his cage on which was written: My Dear Express Agents: My name is Little Billy Oregon. I am the proud little rooster that made Horticultural Hall r.ing crowing the victory for Oregon when she beat the wolrd on apples and fruit of all kinds, Pleaso feod mo and give me water, and deliver mo to Uncle Ben Usher, Union, Oregon, and for you I will ever cock-a-doodle-do. Oregon. Scout. The Singing Class. J. W. Winsett, a teacher in vo cal music, gave a lecture on the scienco of vocal music at the M. E Church Inst Monday night. He has a class partly organized, and will give a free lesson at.the M. E, Church next Monday night, Dec. 4th. ... All that feel an interest in music are invited to attend. So while you have a chance with a first class teacher, and ono with ten years experience, do not let it go by. Election of Officers. At a regular meeting of Athena . lodge No. 101, A. O. U. W., held in their hall Saturday Novembor 25th, the following were elected for j,he ensuing term P. M., G. W. King; M. W Chas. Sharp; F., Lake France, O., F. M. Forney; Recorder, Fred Rosen zweig; Financier, E. R. Cox; Re ceiver, J. E. Froom; Guide, J. IC. AVatts; J. Y, Robt. Ferris; 3. V W J. Gholson. Fred Roscnzwig was flecet trustee for three years. Highest of all in Leavening Power. Latest U. S. Gov't Report . SCRIBBLERS LETTER. ' Athena, Nov, 89th, 1893. Eds. Pkkss. This is nice weather for dux. Max has a new kind of chickens. He says they are full-blood roost ers. Pumpkins pies should bo ripe and ready to pull now. The crop seems to be short. ' Dr. I. N. Richardson is the man in town that wor ks on only jaw-his- bone for cash. This is the first year in the tory of Umatilla county, when a Mutkifli? pig was worth as much as a work horse. Unless the stringency loses its grip some, there is liable to be an other bacon rebellion. The peo ple must have bacon. Christmas comes on the 25th of December this year. hang ray hose, that is my box, on a weeping willow - tree, and wait f it Santa, Glaus io come. - Jim Stevens, the capitalistBays he, is satisfied that the bank-robbers woi'p Jews, and that, they have a contract for paving streets in Jer usalem. V ' William Willaby sr., made a raid on a chicken roost the other even ing, and captured a rooster, for Thanksgiving. It is needless to add that it was his ownhenery that was raided. The matrimonal market is quite brisk. Quotations firm. ' The supply however soems to be equal to the demand, notwithstand ing the fact that marriage license have advanced thirty-three and a third per. cent. Otis says that he is glad now that he is not engaged, because ho would hate like blazes to have to back out. . ,.nri , The American people are fast be coming a nation of gum-chewers. Only a few years ago the habit was confined almost exclusively to kids, Chinese, and women, while now, most - any day, t,he lord of creation; with whiskers on his face, nay be seen standing on the street pnrnAva' Wnrlfincr hio iowi lilrri n bflax- break, and) with an energy worthy a better sse, What is wanted f ji Kmkf cuty -for the gurnchewers. May the Any- ' soon come . when thev. will drop, their wax : H 1 " I The last reliable news from the bank robbers, is that they were feen in Milton, Nov. 13th, between 3 and 4 o'clock p. m., where they gave an exhibition of their skill in tho UBe of fir arms, took up a collection and vanished in tho fog, since which time no one seems to know what they have done with their whereabouts. Tho manhunt ers havegiven up their chase and re turned to their homes. The judge came,, in first, wisely concluding, after mature deliberation, personal observation, and unlimited experi ence while camping on their trail, together with tho evidence in the case, that he had not lost any bank robbers. Not being accustomed to horseback exercise, three days con tinuously in the saddle naturally worked an hardship on him, and foaring':his legs would get too long for his pants, necessitating the splicing of the same with a flounce or ruffle, "in' order to bring them down to the required length, he took the back track. At present his lower limbs are gradually con tracting, and will no doubt in thfe course of time, barring anymore rash breaks, resume their former symmetrical proportions. The arrival of the mail is the event of tho day. Daily a crowd assembles at the post-office, and while the P. M. and assistant dis tribute the mail, tho crowd dis cusses political finance, and serial affairs, local and otherwise. A few days ngo an unusually largo num ber were present,, waiting for the mail, all available standing room being taken. Tho hum of the coversation was almost incessant, creating considerable confusion, everybody seemed to be talking at once, and each on a different sub ject. During a partial cessation of hostilities, that is, a lull in the conversation, your correspondent's attention was attracted by a comp limentary remark concerning hue, made by the "hello boy," who rang him up on a "chestnut" in the fol lowing neat and artistic manner. "Say did you read Scribbler this week? He's getting to be a regu damphool. Thay oka on Till Tay lor is a regular kid's joke, nothing funny about it." Of course Scrib bler agreed with the "hello boy," he couldn't do otherwise under the circumstances, but on mature reflection entered a protest, not on his own account, but in behalf of tho kids as lie thinks it is un just in the "hello boy" to inti mate that the kids are damphools too. However he acknowledges that the item referred to is a chest nut, worked over to conceal its identity and humbly begs pardon of the "hello boy," for any incon veniences which it may have put him to.- Scribbler pleads hard times as an excuse for working over chestnuts and promises to be more careful in the future. As for trying to be phoney he most em phatically denies the intimation and if the "hello boy" rings him up on any more chestnuts, and . inti mates that he is trying to be phon ey, Scribbler intends to tell all he knows about the "phoney hello boy," using wizzard oil on his up per lip. The "hello boy" called Scribbler a damphool, Scribbler balances accounts with him by calling him a gentleman and ft scholar and a good judge of wizard oil. Ta ta "phoney hello boy." "Honey boy," ta ta. SCRIBBLER. Rigby Smith. f A large number of friends gath ered at the residence of Mr. and, Mrs. T. D. Taylor Thursday even ing Nov. 30, to witness the marri age of Mr. W. T. Rigby and Miss Eunice Smith. The ceremony was performed by Rev. G. W. Rigby the father of the groom. The bride looked very handsome in a helitrope colored dress trimmed in velvet, and orange blossoms in her hair. After the ceremony the guests, about forty in number, were invited to a most excelent marriage supper. During the eve ning the young people were sere naded by the band. Mr. and Mrs. Rigby were the rcceipenttaf many beautiful and useful presents. Both parties are well known both in Athena and Pendleton where Miss Smith has held positions in .the public school, and where they both have a host of friends who join in wishing them much happi ness. . , The tissue social, given last Sat urday night at Gillis' Hall for tho benefit of the Baptist Church was quite a success financially. The baskets sold at from 35 cents to $3.45 each. Some amusement was afforded by some of the ..young men trying to make others pay well for the "; baskets desired, and having them knocked offHo thenJ selves. v A. D. and II. J. Stillman, Tom Robbins, and Tucker French, of Pendleton, have discovered a large silver bearing ledge in the moun tains south of Pendleton. The specimens brought in by the gentle men were flecked with the native silver. Methodist Church. Preaching on Sunday by the pastor W. C. Gray. Snbject for the 'morning. "Eagle's Wings." The evening sermon will be addressed to Fath ers and Mothers. Subject: "A Chip off the Old Block." Sunday School at 10 a. ra. Epworth League at 6:30 p. m. TOTICE. All parties knowing them selves indebted to the old firm, Bergevin Bros., wilrral n at the office, of the undersign ed and settle by the first of Dec., if they wish to save costs. MATT MOSGROVE. How's This. Wo offer one hundred dollar reward for any oaae of catnrrh that cannot be cured by UaM's catarrh cure. F. J. Cheney & c.o. Props., Toledo, O. We the uudeixlentMl have known F. J. Cheney for the hint 15 years, and beUeve him perfectly honorable In all businens IihiikiioI lons and fliumrially able to carry out any ob ligation made by their rlrin. Went & Trunx, wholesale drugglsta, Toledo, , wnldinu Ktnnan & Marvin, wholesale dniRKlKta, Toledo, Ohio, Jlall' eatarrfc cure la taken Internally, act io directly upon the blood and Mucous mir faoe of the system. Price, 7."e, per bottle. Bold by nil druggist. Testimonials tree- NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION. Land Office at Ln Orande, Oregon. October 2trd, 1WW. Not Ice Is hereby given that the foltowinii iiamed Kettler has tiled notice of his Intention to make final proof in support of tils claim, and that said proof will bo made benwt the County Olerk of Umatilla county, at Pendle ton, Oregon, on lK-ccmoer id, lsua, vti Khank English ltd 5177 for the 8 K H fee 29 To 3 N It 85 E W M. tie names tho following witnesses to prove his continuous residence upon and cul tivation of said land, vis. John Walser, Jr., Alexander Walker, Iawrence Hutchison and Ueorge tarmleuael, all or Wet.ton, Oregon. H, F. Wiisov, Uegister. 'NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION. Iudumoe ut I a Grunde. Oreirim NovBmfcer loth, 1S9S. Notice la hereby given that the following named Heftier ha rllvd notice of his Intention to nmke rlnnl proof tt aupport of liis claim, and that said proof will n made before H J. licnn.Cmn. U, M. Clrrnit eurt at 1'enclle ton Ore.on Deevmlwr ath 18DS. Vis, Ki.bkrt A. Mass, Hd 57(17 for the N WSffl,T(NR8S K W M. He names the MIowltiK witnesses to prove his coiittnoug residence upon and cultl VRtlon of, said huid, vl: Kownie A. Mostwtek take notice) Abraham 1). Iedr and John ficott, of Helix. Or.. 1. 3. Oalluher and AitU le McKlnno:'., of Attains, Ore. HOLLI IS STILL L BUSIMS You might have thought he was not, from the fact of his not Advertising recently, but that is a mistake. ,. rices t y imes. C. W. HOLLIS, 1 V -. t IF YOU WISH TO borrow money on real estate, : Sell or buy farm or city property; have your life in jured; have your property insured against fire in the best companies in the world; invest money at , good interest and have it well secured; have Deeds, Mortgages, Contracts, Leases, etc., drawn correctly, call on W. T. OILMAN, Athena,-Ore. Ho represents the following first-class XXX fire insurance companies: Phoenix, Home, Royal, Ger- t man, Caledonian and JNorthwest. lie writes '; his own XXX policies and guarantees correctness, '"j l and at the lowest rates at which responsible com- - panies will take risks. He has the agency for the 1 ; Equitable Life Insurance Co., the best of any ARE U GoirtiT lo buy any .fck'tjteholcl Furniture? IF SO Be assured it pays Do not bo influenced by what our opponents may say to eep you from coming to see our goods. . Come and see for yourselves, i We car ry a full and complete stock of Furniture, wall paper and underta ing goods. V r": ; GILilS BROS. : adriflce fTOI NOVEMBER 18th: 1893, UNTII. JANUARY 1st, 1894. HAVING LARGE OBLIGATIONS TO MEET BETWEEN NOW AND THE 1ST OF JANUARY, AND NOT BE ING ABLE TO COLLECT TIIK AMOUNT SUFFICIENT ON OUTSTANDING ACCOUNTS, WE HAVE CONCLUDED TC INAUGURATE A '" ' ' - a ODCT AT QAODirrriP QAI F CHD OAOU AMI VI nun As MONEY Ave need and MONEY we must have. To convince the public of Athena and NESS, we quote a few prices which will give you some idea that the Sale .A. IS yards good prints, 1(5 u Indisro Blue Calico, 12 " Bleached Canton Flannel" An Otilxex ' GENTS EURNISIHNG GOODS DEPARTMENT, Levi Strauss Spring Bottom Pants reduced to $t00 per pain Best Quality Overalls reduced to GOc per pair. Our clothing we wiirfeell at 50 per cent, less than the ordinary price. Boots and shoes we will sell at COST. Hats at cost. LADIES CLOAKS: Having a complete line on banc, to realize money, we will sell them at Manufacturer's Cost. Hoping the above quotations will give you some jca of our Sale we solicit your patronage. J. BLOCII&CO. o Suit tho Athena, Or. Call on us andg et our Prices before going elsewhere to call on us Sale at - i . BE A T. SACRIFICE S-XjIE. DRY GOODS DEPARTMENT. for l.oo -Vv 1.00 pf- 1.00L7V ' (3 - ood.s -n, Tiiis Do-pax'ti-rraeD.-b izi'ProportioxL, TO THE PUBLIC I -" I BEG to announce to the people country that I still carry a full stock Medicines," Jewelry, Toilet articles and i'ertumery, uiass, una ana raui) Also a Choice Line of Fresh Liquors and pure Vine3 for THE PIONEER P. M. KIRKLAND, PROPRIETOR, FIRST SSTIOML BMK OF HTHEHH. Tays JL. D. THE O BAEBETT .. .CO. Affi:,,r: DEALERS IN ' ' SHELF and HEAVY HARDWARE. FARM IMPLEMENTS, THRESHERS, MOWERS, RAKES, IIARROWS, ssSl GANG Main Street, MILLER -THE KUSTLEi leading FURIBTURE dealer Wants Some Cash' .... .. . , .. , . . . , . . . . . .,-r . A ND TO GET IT, he will for the next 60 davs. sell FUR"T K 9 TURE at the bottom notch. v C Bed Room Sets Extention Tables Rocking Chairs Sofas Bed-Lounges ' Parlor Suits ? - - ' : Springs Mattresses AT .: YOUR .: OWN .. PRICE :. FOR :. CASH. Wall Paper from 15 cents (double roll) to 65 cents. Bordei to match all paper, from 10 to 20 cents per yard. STORE ON MAIN STREET, FRANK BEAL, proprietor. AFRESH MEAT ALWAYS V ON HAND W solicit the patronage of the pnblio and in return will give yon the beat of fresh Meats at the lowest prices FRANK BEAL, Bloch . i 14 yards Apron Check Gingham for if 1.00 12 " Dress Gingham, " ... 1.00 Cabot White Muslin. oun- of Drugs and Chemicals, Patent Medical purposes, only. - DRUG STORE. Athena, Oregon. South side Main Street of Athena and surrounding fco CAPITAL STOCK, $ 60000 $21,000 SUBPLTJS, - interest on time deposits. ProjKsr attention given to collections. Deals In foreign and -domestic eschango. Lively. Cashier,. Athena, Oregon PLOWS, MAOIINE REPAIRS. HEWA,' OREfjf v THE ATHENA, ORE. vicinity that we mean BUSI- is no sham, but 1.00 & Co s. 1 At- ' .j T 1 v X C. 4