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PKE88 4ltbena, Oregon
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IENA, JANUARY 1, 1904
n4rmatJon from New York that
X restriction upon railway
A Clearwater country has
;,, seems almost like at
Jyt of the 0. R. & N. road
yutry, as it is known the
he road has only been pre
ou of such restriction,
VTribune. Twice be-
had its construe-
iiithern Pa
.struction on
.y and traffic
on is now
'ad canno
"nth or six
long as
ob-
l coun
deceived ilarriman's
j t, mat wnno
expectant! will
its usual course
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of events and fulfill-
is just as well under
""batever the coun
Koa its own
sad vat) t-
u i5lBim posed
nWay lines." With this
-e removed and a natural
tramporlatfon and trade route opened it
.' would quickly advance to the high post
tion so freely and confidently predicted
for it. With its natural and easy route
to the sen once turned loose this coun
try would grow and expand so fast as to
i outrun all predictions and confound all
estimates, based on what it has accora
plished on its uphill road and possessing
the qualitios as it does that have always
meant great growth and strength.
Weston would be an ideal training
place for pugilists and other athletes
doairing to got in "form," Just let
Joflrita once take a spin from town to
depot, and Ci'oll's resort in California
und Hot springs t in Arkansas will be
come "hus been's" as training quarters.
Vc.Vlv!! the stunt of making a train from
'o the station Christmas' day, in
with Mrs. Press and a lady
Jat made Rooaeveltian" stren
iulo into an insignificant Spanish
j relegated the festive jack-rabbit
clttss with the cow, so far as
if
J speed is concerned, but we made the
train, thanks to the generous soul of
Conductor Patton who always holds his
trin at that particular, station when
thore is anything doing between a fleet
footed prospective passenger and time,
distance of course, always being taken
into consideration. Time was no object
Vi this instance It was all distance,
aiVl the big-hearted conductor and
, "ick" Gebeijding evidently enjoyed
tl(e gait we accumulated so rapidly that
we did not have time to sko up Pine
creek scenery en route. Wood should
ave been there with his kodak. 'Twas
a
rattling feut. Strenuously rattling;
'and for Patten's sake, we hope Weston
won't take a tumble to itself and move
clown to the depot. .
The Standard Oil Company has re
fused to answer a list o,f perfunctory
questions propounded to it by Commis
sioner James A. Garfield of the bureau
of corporations in the Department of
C rce and Labor, and, as a, result,
m lias been raised between the
jut and the company, which, if
) courts, will determine for "
time vUii power tb atp.
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power of the department. As . a part of
the Department of Commerce the com
missioner sent out a list of questions to
all the so-called trust- in the country
coyericg their capitalization and other
financial items. All of the trusts replied
to the commissioner save the Standard
Oil Company, which refused to answer
any questions. Information of the atti
tude of the company has been conveyed
to high officials of the government, in
cluding the President, and it is believed
that Commissioner Garfield will take
legal means to compel the company to
answer. He may call upon John D.
Rockefeller to furnish the desired infor
mation, and, in the event of formal re
fusal, the case will be taken into United
States District Court and . an order
sought to compel the company to answer
the question. Upon the decision in this
case will hinge the future policy, of the
new department.
Striking for better wages aad condi
tions may be justifiable but is often in
expedient and does more harm than
good. 5 Great corporations ought to pay
better wages . than they sometimes do.
Often it is this kind of "inhumanity to
man; that makes countless myriads
mourn." The American people above
all others desire to see their laboring
men well paid and their children well
clothed and educated. This is one
the people favor a protect'
workingmen are not
f the tariff can go to
hotter, Rep.)
cigarette habit
I growth as to
require legww h it out. It is
gradually disappearibrgely because
women and girls, fit ton a youth who
means to be anybody to associate with,
refused to have anything to do with the
boy who constantly and habitually smok
ed cigarettes. . Business men would
not employ him. He was in bad repute
in stores, offices and shops, as well as in
society. So he had to give up the habit
or bo a nobody.
Experience seems to be proving, says
the San Francisco Bulletin, that ' not
only is the Philippiue service attractive
to soldiers who have never been there,
and are anxious to.cross the seas to see
what dreams may come 'in the land of
adventure that our Oriental possessions
have become, but also those 'who have
been there some time . already are eager
to remain. . .
The Presses sixteen years old today
and - in passing this milestone of its
journalistic existence) it wishes its read
ers and patrons a happy and prosper
ous new yeari We take pleasare in ma
king the announcement that arrange
ments are under way whereby a larger
and better news service will - shortly be
given the family of Press readers.
It looks as if the pluro,'' -iiM-f.-i.iii ei
law against obtaining iiwncy u;ider
false pretenses ought to operate .against
promoters of some of the recent deals in
"high finance."
Highor education is getting harder
every day. If a student falls behind in
his studies he cannot play football and
if hojuils at football he might as well go
home. '
In the whirl of holiday business last
week, the Press neglected to announce
that General Funstoa,'a product of
bleeding Kansas, had passed through
Athena.
It is a violation of the law to give
whisky to Indians, yet this law does not
include half breeds. Such was a deci
sion recently rendered in the federal
court. - -
A California man was treed forthreo
hours the other day by a wild boar.
Many a man has a longer session in his
office with the domestic variety.
Our own David B. Hill has studied
Mr, Piatt's case and thinks he knows of
one New York statesman to whom such
things can nevor happen.
It looks as if tho only .thing loft for
South Carolina editors to do is to shoot
first. , y
Call for City of Athena Warrants.
Warrants Nos. 1," 2 and 83 series of
jno;, are now e; IU for. Interest stops
aftir this notice. . D.wn Williams,
Dated Dec. 21, llXKC v' Treas.
Bargains in Hats.
Mrs. Owens offers bargains in hats
which are truly wonderful. In order to
close out certain lines she has reduced
prices to tho lowest ebb. You can get
for I'J.CO a choice in selection from a
f"so of hats that range in value up to
M.o'J. In another compartment is dis-
- .1 a it'Uvti'n of hats that for choke,
t $l..p.'.t, down to 2"c each, every
. t-ri'!.. lY'iv Ki'-l nee furyour-
Items in Brief.
German Dill pickles at Bagley's. New
crop.
Try the new market for the- best in
meats.
Everything for the table at the Blue
Front Grocery.
For fine groceries trade at Gross k
Worthing ton's.
The "General Good" cigar is having
the lead at Gay's.
C. A. Barrett A Co. can supply you
with 72-test gasoline.
The famous Superior brand of candies
is to be found at Bagley's.
C. A. Barrett k Co. have Christmas
presents for every one.
Ask to see some of those exclusive
dress patterns at Manasse's.
Sweeping reductions on ladies' shirt
waists. Athena Mercantile Co.
You can buy anything In the Silver
ware line at C. A. Barrett k Co.'s.
"White as snow" is the term applied
to Pendleton Steam Laundry work.
Just received, a new lot of Preferred
Stock canned goods at Bagley's.
Don't fail to see the 'new Fireside and
Domestic sewing machines at Bagley's.
Sweeping reductions on ladies' and
children's cloaks. Athena Mercantile
Co.
C. A. Barrett k Co. sell the American
and Dearborn Telephone, also all sup
plies. s .
New line of ladies' and misses' jersey
legginsjust received. Athena Mercan
tile Co.
We are opening daily novelties suit
able for Christmas presents. Athena
Mercantile Co.
The best of everything in groceries are
to be found at the Blue Front, at prices
that are right i
Get our prices on barb and woven
wire fencing before buying. Umatilla
Implement Co. '
Sweeping reductions ob men's sep
arate pants; can fit anyone, Athena
Mercantile Co.
Sweeping reductions on men's suits;
an enormous stock to select from. Ath
ena Mercantile Co.
Sweeping reductions on men's over
coats. Call and look them over. Ath
ena Mercantile Co. ,
We can sell you the ' "Dutchman" or
"Canton" plows. You know the merit
of these. Umatilla Implement Co.
We will have a sample combine har
vester to show you in a short time.
Umatilla Implement Co.
: It troubled with a weak digestion try
Chamberlain's Stomach aud Liver Tab
lets. They will do you good. For sale
by all druggists.
Strength and vigor come of good food,
duly digested. "Force," a ready-to-serve
wheat and barley food, adds no
burden, but sustains, nourishes, invigor
ates. Hotioel"
The regular annual meeting of the
stockholders of the First National Bank
of Athena, Oregon, tor the "election of
directors for the ensuing year and for
the transaction of such other business as
may lawfully come before it, will be
held in its office in Athena, Oregon, on
Tuesday, the J2th day of January, 1904,
at the hour of 2 o'clock, p. m.
Dec. 11, 1903. F. S. LeGrow, Cash.'
' 1 , ,,' , Notice.., -I.'-Persons
indebted to us are expected to
call and settle, as we wish to get our
books straightened up by the first of the
year. D'"j't f Ht-nttcnd to this, for
wo must liave -iMiioa.cat and will surely
call m you. - Sharp & Botkin.
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; Wanted Trustworthy lady or gentle
man to manage business in this county
and adjoining territory for house of sol
id financial standing. $20.00 straight
cash salary and expenses paid each Mon
day direct from headquarters. Expense
money advanced; position permanent.
Address Manager, 605 Monon Bldg.,
Chicago., i'
Guaranteed to Equal any
$100 Machine on JIarket
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' The queition'has been asked In what
way are Chamberlain's Stomach and
Liver TaLieU superior 'to the ordinary
cathartic aod liver pills? Our answer
is They l e easier and more pleasant
to take and their effect is so gentle and
so cgrecuMe that one hardly realizes
that it is produced by a medicine. Then
they not only move the bowels but im
prove the appetite and aid the digestion.
For sale at 25 cento per bottle by all
druggists. .
At the S. S. Groves place, Mrs. Brook
ner offers for sale' 2 milk cows, wagon,
buggy, buggy harness, set work harness
and several other articles.
Notice to Stockmen.
There is about 150 head of stray cattle
ranging south of town on the reserva
tion. Parties having lost cattle will do
well to ride in that section.
John Thompson.
' Notice.- . , ,
The first of January is now here and
the subscriptions made to the new M.
E. church are now due. All persons
who have not paid their subscription
will please settle with H. O. Worthing
ton or the pastor.
Dressmaking. .. '
Mrs. Florence Alloway is prepared to
do dressmaking and plain sewing. Chil
dren's clothes a specialty. Next door to
A, L. Jones' residence.
Money Wanted.
Those knowing themselves ' indebted
to R. J.'Boddy aie requested to call and
make settlement at once. R, J. Boddy.
Foley's Honey and Tar
for chlldren.sate.sure. No opiates.
Umatilla Art Gallery
Miss E. A. Stackland Manager.
A Peerless Portrait
In order to stimulate interest in
good Photographs for Holiday
presents, 1 will for $1 extra, give
a beautiful long oval Panel Por
triat, size 10 x 20 inches, with
. each dozen .cabinet photos. It
; is a special offer, and one worthy
your investigation.
THE BEST OF MATERIAL
PERFECT SATISFACTION.
PRESERVE YOUR HEALTH
" Keep um and enjoy th coll
dan bjr wearing a perfect-ttttlngt
tailor-made ., . .
r Ftost King
5 Or Frost Queen
'i t Chamois Vest
-Made of ehamola, reinforced
with flannel light, aoft and com
fortable, y a. ...
Lika everything elae In thla
ttore, these voata are guaranteed
to give entire aUifactioo, r"t
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A. B. Stone, Pioneer Drug Store
"THE CHICAGO"
TYPEWRITER
'-$3500
THE CHICAGO TYPEWRITER CO.
512-511 Market Street, San Francisco.
INCORPORATED.
Coles Air
Wood and C01
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Chamberlain'i Cough Eemedy.
No one who is acquainted with its good
qualities can be surprised at the great
popularity of Chamberlain' Cough
Remedy. It not only cures colda and
grip effectually and permanently, but
prevents these diseases from resulting in
pneumonia. It is also a certain cure
for croup. Whooping cough is not dan
gerous when this remedy is given. It
contains no opium or other harmful sub
stance and may be given as confidently
to a baby as to an adult. It is also
pleasant to take. When all of these
facts are taken into consideration it is
not surprising that people in foreign
lands as well as at home, esteem this
remedy very highly and very few are
willing to take any other after having
once used it. For sale by all druggists.
M. M. Austin, of Winchester, Ind.,
Knew what to do in the hour of need.
His wife had such an unusual case of
stomach and liver trouble, physicians
could not help her. He thought of and
tried Dr. King's New Life Pills and she
got relief at once and was finally cured.
Only 25c, at all drug stores. ' ,
Tight Will Be Bitter.
Those who will persist in closing their
ears against the continual recommenda
tion of Dr. King's New Discovery for
Consumption, will have a long and bitter
fight with their troubles, if not ended
earlier by fatal termination. . Read what
T. R. Beall of Beall, Miss, has to say:
"Last fall my wife had every symptom
of consumption. She took Dr. King's
New Discovery after everything else had
failed. Improvement came at once and
four bottles entirely cured her. Guar
anteed by A. 8. Stone, druggist. Price
50c and $1.00. Trial bottles free.
THE SURE WAY
to prevent pneumonia and consumption
is to cure your cold when it first ap
pears. , Ackers English remedy will stop
the cough in a night, and drive the cold
out of your system. Always a quick and
sure cure for asthma, bronchitis and all
throat and lung troubles. If it dors
not satisfy the druggist will refund your
money. Write to us for free sample.
W. H. Hooker Co., Buffalo, N. Y. For
sale by McBride k Co., druggists. "
PROMPT & RELIABLE SERVICE
aVl. jones :
WANTS LIGHT HAULING
Good! taken best care of and carefully hand
led. Phone 13 for Express and Baggage.
S. P. Sharp, ' . f- ; A. W. Botkin.
X" Sharp &; Botkin, ,
PHYSICIANS AND SURGEONS
' Special attention given to Female
y Diseases.
Calls promptly answered. Office on Third
Street, Athena, Oregor .
ing
sFor
House Keeping
Purposes
See our stock before you buy.
Baker & folsom
The Complete House Furnishers, Main
St., next to Postoffice, Pendleton.
Going to Build?
Save Money ann Time by Hav
. ing C. E. .TROUTMAN, Archi-
tect, make your Plans and Spci
v fications. "
ROOM 15, ASSOCIATION BUItDING,
PENDLETON, - - - ORE.
GATARRE
la suits stages. .
Ely's Cream Balm
cleanses, soothes and heals
the diseased membrane.
It cures catarrh and drives
away a cold in the head
quickly. . l
Crenm Balm Is placed into the nostrils, spreads
over the membrane and is absorbed. Relief is im
mediate and a cure follows. It is not drying docs
tot produce sneezing. Large Size, B0 cents at Drag,
gists or by mail; Trial Size, 10 cents. . '
ULT BROTHERS, 64 Warren Street, New York.
Tight; -
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ROSS & WORTHINGTON,
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is tho place you augnt to go for a drink of High-Grade Whiskeys so many kind
The Bar is always shinning, neat and clean, and a Gentlemanly
Bartender there can be seen. . - -
0PEM DAY
North Side Main Street,
See us when you
General Merchahdir J
M. J. BAGLEY
Morris Bldg., Athena. Oregon
CHARLES GAY
- ...Dealers in... ,.
Candies, Nuts, Fruits, Tobaccos, Cigars
CLUB ROOM IN CONNECTION.
FIRST NBWHSL
H. (VAdams, President. ,
T.J Kirk, Vice-President.
CAPITAL STOCK.
SURPLUS, - -
Proper atteutlon given to
and domestic
"tPiS. LbGbow, Cashier, '
I ROCK SPRINGS
I SPECIAL RATES
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H. H. CURTIS, Manager.
"ctfullj solicit a Iifral shnrs cfyc- f.-.i
iJ -will Rive you entire L7:.'.: ry.;
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The Best is None too
Gooi for you
That is the way we look at it, I
and we are always prepared to
LSfli m
any time with the best goods, at
''.? the .very lowest prices.
v :: South Side Main Street.
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P. H. TIEDEMAN, Propritor.
want anything in
BERK OF ETHEHB I
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P. E. Col burn, V Directors ft
F.8. Laror,j S
$60,000
5,000
collections. Dealg-ln foreign
exchange. , -r
I. M. Kf.mp, Assistant Cashipr
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