The Athena press. (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, July 24, 1903, Image 3

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Newspaper Page Texti NOW in its full Swing Goods are being SOLD REGARDLESS OF COST. If your are in need of anything .whatever, in the line ot Ilome Furnishings,' now is your time to buy. '-Do not delay, as' goods are going very, rapidly. ' Come early while there is a good as-, sortment to choose from. First come, first ssrved No goods reserved. They must all be sold. They , . . , . ... ,v- f are sure to go "quickly, for I am, now 'selling at prices that cannot be duplicated anywhere. Re- moval sale prices means. 7 - ! Sayed to You! Bays this handsome rocker. It it made of solid oak with saddle seat; has nice quarter-sawed pan nel in, back, -The arms are well braced with spindles together with rods, which holds them firmly to the seat. The base and rockers are strong and substantial. The regular price ot this rocker is $4, but the removal sale price is only ' t'Y k fi: 1 1 t j "r Money ill V $2.25 . J. All other rocker? at correspondingly low prices. if 1 Kitchen Treasure The most practical piece of kitchen furniture ever placed on the market. The two flour bins will hold 60 lbs each t It has two drawers for kitchen utensils and two large moulding boards. - Regular price 85, Removal Sale price. .......... 3 V una n w ,83.25 $9.75 ' BUYS THIS HANDSOME COUCH. Couehest regularjjrjce $18, removal sale price..;. .. CouchesVregular price $19, removal safe priee.v.., Bed Lounges, regular price 816, removal .sale price..'.. .7. Bed' Lounges', regular price $18.50, removal sale price. , THE FORMER PRICE WAS $12.00. 15 50 ...V16 00 ..13 75 ..,1.155 Millar JtifeJItustieri Atheiia Oregon The Bannister harvesting outfit passed through town Tuesday. The Johns Bannister crop on the. reservation near the river is being threshed.;. Joe Ban nister's teams are hauling the crop to one of the river warehouses. ; ',' ; . Friends of Mrs, M. M. Johns will be saddened to learn that her sister, resid ing at 'Vancouver is not expected to live. The many friends of Mrs, Johns and Mrs. Jacob Proe betel, who is also a sister, extend deepest sympathy. VWedpesday at 3 p. m., the laying of the corner stone of the new M. E. church will take place. - Rev. 0. E. Gibson, D. D., Rev. M. H. Marvin, Rev. , W. T. Euston, Rev. Robt., Warner and others will participate in the ceremonies. ' p(k .two-legged coyote made a visit to William McBride's poultry yard the other night and with his disappearance went three full blood Buff Cochin hens. Members of the family were aroused in titqe to see the fellow leave the prem ises and take Fourth street north. , At Lewistqn, Saturday, July 18, near where Professor Talkiogton's iwo little sons lost their lives -by drowning, two other boys, John Prfesel and Joseph Bussman, aged J2 and 14 years, lost their lives in a similar manner, having evidently gon&injt&e.waterjtor bath. East OregODian; The new Chiistian church at Athena is one of the finest buildings in Eastern Oregon,, and with the completion of the edifice for the Methodists, the little city1 will take front rank in the Inland Empire as. the build er of churches. . The two buildings will represent an - expenditure of nearly 825,000, .-' - f-'!--" ; , An ice cream social was held at Mrs. Frank Richmond's, in Helix,' on Satur day eveuing last, and was well attended. The lawn was beautifully decorated with Chinese lanterns. An excellent program was rendered. The proceeds of the eve ning will be used to help buy a bell for the Baptist church there. ' ' . The first big contract for' new' wheat this season was made by Alfred Coolidge president of the Second National bank of Qolfax to Harry Schlaefer, agent; for Kerr, Gifford 3c Co. Mr. Coolidge con tracted to deliver 20,000 bushels of club and red wheat at Colfax and Glen wood, as soon as threshed for' 60 cents per bushel, sacked, in the warehouse. : Master Emery Worthington, like most boys, has a penchant for 1 climbing. Wednesday,- while indulging in this gratifying pastime, he got his; leg fasti ened in the crotch of a tree, and .all his efforts to extricate himself only made matters worse The efforts of the sym pathizing women of the neighborhood being inadequate to the task of relieving the . painful situation, his father was tailed from the store to the rescue. ; ; Preps Paragriaphs' Mrs. W. H. Hawes is reported ill. Scorchingly, hot weather this week. Mrs. E. 'Hi Bametf Is bh, the sick list. Will Wells has been quite ill the past week.'. . t . ':' ""V!-f Sam Booher is at Bingham epringsfpr a few data. ' '. ' t . ; . Fay LeGrow pent Sunday at Ring-' haw springs. '(:-vj ;' .0: Miss.Irene Dudley, visited in - Walla Walla" this week. Mr. and Mrs. G. C Osburn spent' the week at Bingham springs. .;. X. Mrs. F. E. Simpson visited yelatives in the country this week, after a very pleasant visit with friends in Athena. " " j Mrs. Jas, Froome and Bon, George, were down from Prescottthis week vis iting bid friends. : , ; , bCThe Zerba boys have put a new straw blower on their separator for this sea son's run in harvest. , Take your family to the Sunday din ner at tjie AthenaHotel. Fine music by Johnson,! Orchestra. : Cucumbers have made their appear ance in the market and. cholera morbus is abroad in the land. ' B. F. Ogle expects a yield of 30 bu shels per acre or over, 'from his wheat ranches' at Warren and Havana. ' . y Mrs; Gay Clark and mother, Mrs. Kt SaliDg, will leave tomorrow for a visit to relatives near Council, Idaho Mrs. Wicks, of Colfax, is .visitf'Qg tier X Threshing is in -.progresa out in the sister, Mrs. Frakes, in this city,. Attorney Peterson will be tftant from : s his office .until Tuesday evening.;. v. i; i 1 -Mrs. Colbein ;lai een' contiwdJ W' 'u, her room wiflt ilfcess,the fast f ekVy- C -i ' Cook houses ' aodeadet boxes . are much in eyidepcei ' Harvest ianere. ':' . ; . Penny' Myriak an Extensive farmer ?v ; near Helix, is building a fine new house. ' V Mrs. O. G. Chamberlain and Mrs. ' '' Brandon spent Wednesday in the 'isoun- '. try. . , . . " Y K. of P. meiiibers are ;'requeted to be j present at next meeting. Installation of officers, i. ",u9 v v Mrk Harry Allen was seriously ill the fore part of tha week She is improving at present ii '-? . . .ja Lester Swag gat,-,. now. -a Pendleton ; ria'fate aent of nrominenoe, was in . . ' town Monday. . " ... Tr i Eighteen bushels ta the acre is the - Ta?erage put down for the Euwka wheat. " yield this year. - , v. y W. J. Wilkinson has purchased of the ;: Firat National bank the Ed Rjish steam ' - threshing outfit." ; . . . .. . ' Mr. and Mrs. John Gross are over from Walla Walla, on (heir farm for the harvest season ' Craisr Wilkinson, who waa injured tjy ; : the fall of a horse several weeks ago, is . t able to be about.; ; Misses. Lucy and Igia Price left ' ; Tnnaavlnr their noma-near rusini3D, lloldman neighborhood. The crop comes up to about two-thirds of a yield. Uno" represents his neighborhood in the Press again this week with a fine grist of news items. Come again. Mrs. A. King', of Forest Grove, will arrive in the city in a day or two to visit her cousin, Mrs. E. L. Barnett. Will Pinkerton and family are camped at ijingnam springs, wnere iney ex pect to remain during the hot weather. Dr. and Mrs. A. W. Botkin have re turned from Portland. They visited relatives in the metropolis for a couple of weeks. Mrs. T. A. Lieuallen and Mrs. John Geiss, of Adams, were in the city Tues day visiting Mrs. .C. W. Gates at the Rosenxweig home. Mrs. R. J. Roddy made a, trip to the1 mountain ranch Saturday. " Mr.Boddy is some better though not able yet to look after business. Pendleton is using river water in its mains. The health officer advises con sumers to boil the water before using it for household purposes. At the Church of Christ next Sunday morning the theme of discourse will be, "The Sermon on the Mount;' evening theme,- "Paul at Athens." ' Tribune: Lester Swaggart, the real estate dealer, returned Monday evening from a trip up the line. While in Ath ena he observed that everything and i everybody had a busy look. Things are humming there he says. ; Everyone is rushing around getting ready for bar vest. ' :r Marriage licenses have been issued to Everett E. Wishard and Edna G. Moul tan and to Roy Inman and ; Theresa Fagan, all of Umatilla county." - . - James Scott, Athena Press ,,Scri6,'l we are pleased to note is gradually . im proving in health He will go to the mountains shortly to recuperate. ,M I Wm. Thompkins, who has been "un der the weather" for some time, is able this week to be out on the farm, supeft. j intending preparations for harvest. , Mrs. Fred Parr was granted a depree of divorce from her husband on the! grounds of cruel and inhuman treat ment. Parr himself did not appear in , -court. ' ? J 'i ' ('v.;- Cass Cannon has a bran spanking new buggy and harness. Cass does not look so much out of place tangled up with a' new, rig as does ms neignnor, Xidk Swaggart. '.'';' C. E. Troutman, architect, was up from Pendleton Tuesday. Carpenters came up with him and placed the win dow casings in the basement of the new M. E. "church. " ',., John C. Davis, aged 65 years, died at St. Mary's hospital. Walla Walla, Mod day at 1 o'clock, of paralysis. He was a resident of Weston and was the father of Isham T. Davis, well known here. ' Al Kroner, a well known and highfy respected engineer of the meuntain di vision of the O. R. & N. at La Grande, died Monday at St. Vincent's hospital in Portland, as the result of an operation for appendicitis. ,, , . ' ; Sherman, the meat market man, has added to his equipment a new smoke house-in the place of the one destroyed by fire last week. The structure is of brick and is a vast Improvement over the former fire trap. !, tS George Foster and Wm. Winship I drove op to the mountains Sunday for the purpose of inspecting the huckleber ry crop. With their families, they ex pect to spend some time among the pines,' ' -'' -.. " '- ', ' . Mayor Taylor presided at a meeting of f the fire department Monday evening. Action was taken relative to the forma tion of the new hose company. A large number of the members of the depart ment were present. .;,:.-, t -Sunday-night Marshal Gholson was called to the home of Mrs. Walker Wjl eon on Fourth street, to look after "Ted" Shove: who was "causing a dis turbance. ..When, the marshal., arrived young Shove had -disappeared. Ue-s-saulfed Mrs.Wilsnn, ,who-n -ner des peration t louplit the young villain-off until one ot tne ghudren aroused the family of Fired' Gross for, assistance. Sentiment ran "high among the people arid there is no telling: what bright have happened to Shove had he been caught He is the nephew of Mrs. Wilson's first husband and she had raised him from a child. It is very doubtful if he ever- re. turnsand should he do so he '-will" re ceive a warm reception. ;" Earl,, have (bo engaged to run with this crew.. - ' - . . We are greatly pleased to note that our genial friend, Jim Scott, who has been under the weather for some time, is greatly improved in health and is of ten seen driving to town, apparently en joying himself an of yore. : J. H. Hiteman, of Athena, was doing the Flat Tuesday. Dean and Fay Gerking were visiting friends in Weston Monday. ' Ira Kemp, assistant cashier of Athe na's bank, visited the Flat on business one day last week. Mr. Kemp is a rus tler and deserves to succeed. .Arthur Scott and wife were visiting on the Flat Sunday. ) Joe and Will Scott returned Tuesday from working their summer fallow near Pendleton. , ; ; i Billy Pinkerton and family contem plate starting in a few days for an ex tended outing in the mountains. . C. H. Wbiteman, now of Walla Walla but formerly a resident of the Flat, was over Wednesday looking after his farm ing interests. .. .. V , Clarence. Whiteman commenced head ing barley Friday. , , ; t ', , ' ' . Mr. Rice; insurance agent of Milton, was rustling business in this neck o' the woods Wednesday. ' ; ;i - J: ' Oren Zerba passed up the Flat Wed nesday with bis mammoth blowing sepa rator. , ; . Mr. Wm. Thompkins started bis head er crew Thursday, in barley. " '- f Chas. Gerking has employment at the Rigby-Clove machine shop iu Pendleton this week. : ' '.. r - ' i '"' ' Elder C. A. Sins had business on the Flat Tuesday, i'' : ' i yV'Zeke Stone and Jim Potts of Sand Hollow, commenced Thursday heading and threshing in Mr. Stone's barley. They have a run of about G00 acres. Dean and Grover Gerking are engaged with their outfit. ' Mesdames Tittsworth and Maloney of Athena have charge of the culinary department. , - ! J. W. Keen made a trip to bis moun tain ranch Tuesday, accompanied by Mrs. Keen. John is always on the go and deserves the success which he has, ftlot winds with the thermometer rang ing from 90 to 97 in the shade, numerous dust storms, with an occasional electric display of fireworks, seems to be the or der of the day lately in these parts. The thermometer registered 07 from 12 until i o'clock Tuesday nfternoon. Mr. and Mrs. Charley Keen were visit ors on the Flat Wednesday. ' , n - . It must be gratifying to those passing up the Flat this hot, dusty weather, when most all other vegetation seems to be wilted and affected by the heat, to note what a beautiful, fresh and green appearance the alfalfa 'fields present, This plant seems to revel in the heat aqd laugh at the hot winds.' - The new school house up the Flat is nearly, if not guite completed and is a -credit to that district and. those who built it. i John Walker," Frank Jackson and J. W. Keen are the directors.' . r : ; ' : uno. E D. MAN AS S E CORNER MAIN AND THIRD STS. Hf4 4 i't SVEERING REDUCTION ON SUMMER DRESS GOODS u 1 4 v Shirtwaists, Skirts, etc.' We have to ttake i room for our Large! Fall Shipment Intereitlng Newi Item Concerning John Mclntyre, one of our; successful 'young ; Hcbelor rtarmers, Recently i re turned frdnl ah extended visit to bis'old home in Canada.. .Rumor hath it that John intends to uif bachingT Jerry Stone will start his, header and thresher crew Monday. . i " 'Barger" SPUcLary," of Grease wood started their heading and threshing out fit Tueskyr , Jdlea Lucj-IIansell ami Miss Eva Barger wili occupy the cook-hous'e.-' The Dudley boys,' Dean and 3- E D; : M A N A S S E Agent for Butterick's Patterns. ; See C. Sharp Paint, Oil, Glass, Varnish,' Brushes, Etc.' Plumbing i PENDLETON, OREGON. ' , ! liiiiiiirl 'Pays highest prices for grain. Does general storage business. Patrons have advantage tot fwo terminal markets. Warehouse lo cated on 0. R. A N. and W. & C. R. Railways. ;' 'I. ' ,r , It Pays tQ Trade at THE PEOPLES WAREHOUSE v' ...Pendleton... ?.;:K:';'r. JULY CLEARANClE SALE continuing the entire mouth, we make the' greatest slaughter of seasonable, merchandise ever attempted east ot. the Cascades. We had made great s addition to our stock for an immense Fourth of July trade, and doing away with the celebration.; left us with some kinds of drygoods and cloth ing that ought te be and must be Bold.' This is why. Come and see how. Notions. We' are headquarters ; in small wears. I( Laces and Embroideries. 83 $ ' percent oil on luces and embroi deries, and on such laces as we sell by the bolt or doien yards. i Hosiery andUnderweaiv-r-TheBe are summer 'goods, and rather than carry over any part ot them, we will cut prices on entire line. ; Summer Fabrics In any im--aginabje weave, reduced from 10 to IS per cent which means that some goods will be sold at one 'halt price ' ' , Muslin- and, Sheetings. There is scarcely ' a time in the year when s housekeeper "is not more or less in need of some or one of the above useful articles. So if you are interested in the Almighty Dollar, whether from' he stand point of earning or saving, you will be plersed with our prices. , Butterick's Quarterly Catalogue sent' free' on request .--i-l-Wi. Before' selling or storing this season's rop" it -will bio to , the fanners' interest to see -, f 0. ROGERS,; Proprietor Painless Dentistry New York Methods used for performing Painless Operations. " Teetlv , Without Plates, Gold Crowns and Bridge Work. The latest of these operations. . This is the most satisfactory and perrua ' " nent of all methoda for i v . preserving and re- '.,, j 1 placing the i. . , Teeth. Teeth Extracted Painless by an absolute safe, harmless and pain less anesthetic. Don't cause sickness, sore mouth or ') bad after effects. PLATES THAT FIT , All artificial teeth guaranteed to fit and give perfect satisfaction. Prices reasonable; work warranted. . THE f ST; NICHOLS HOTEL J: K. FRpOME, prop. i DR. 8P0NOQLE, Burgeori Dentist. Kflw York Dental School. University of Pennsylvania, Department of Dentistry. illtlllllllllil" Bank Building, - r Athena, Oregon. , 7- 2 ::m::,'Ul--"' Only First-class Hotel in " the City. :J 'CM 7 THE ST. NICHOLS the only one that can aooommodate ' oommerclal travelern. : . 11F Can b lecomended tor tt clean and "" well ventilated rooms. k Cor. MAm ad Thi Atbkka, Or. t Mm Sale i Now. going dii at The Pair is a regular Bargain Carnival. It has . ' been a busy week at the ltftle store on the corner. The people here realize that a bargain sale at this store is always genuine. Every. .body responded to our first call. We submit a list of articles for your careful consideration for our second week. , ' Muslin Uridcrwcar High Class Muslin underwear at fully on-thirJ less than regular pricl - Nicely made Jiight Gowns at 39 ceoU instead of 50. cepls. , , , , . , Fine embrfclderied Skirts at 39c instead of 75 cents At 19 cents instead of 25. cents for fine Muslin and Cambric Drawer's. - lace' and .embroidery trimming. One-third saved on Children's underwear. -' 1 On the Economy Table f Lace, and Embroidery Remnants. ' ' '1 cents for Lace' and Embroidery Remnants worth i and 5 eantiu.. 5 cts.for Embroidery and Lac Remnants worth and 10 cents.' 5 ,J MORE MONEY SAVERS 30 cents instead of 75 cents for late style Shirt IVaists 10 cents instead "of 15 cents for ellegant assortment of Wash Dres Goods. , Economy Table Shoe Bargains ' $1.29 for Men's Shoes instead ot 82.00 j ' ' $1.88 for Women's Shoes instead of $2 50 50 cents for Misses Shoes instead ot $1.25. THIS GREAT CLEARANCE'SALE CONTINUES EVERY DA Y TO AUGUST L As fast as one bargain is closed out another equally as good is brought forward to take tts place. ;. y p. ; . , . - , The Store They All Look to For the Low Price: 1 riia ; Head to- Foot OutfltterB ' Athena and Weaton i v.. I: I i i 1