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About The Athena press. (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942 | View Entire Issue (Jan. 22, 1904)
ATHENA PRESS F. B. Boyd, Publisher. (C ntered at Athena poatbfflce ai lecond-claw nail matter. Subscription Hates: or year, In advance Single oopiea in wrappera, 6c. Advertising Hates Loom reading notices, flrat Insertion, 10c per in. Kacb subsequent lnaertion, 6c. A II communication! should be addreaaed to l le PBE88 Athena, Oregon v ATHENA, JANUARY 22, 1904 With several prospective brick build ings to be constructed on Main street for the accommodation of business firms the building era of 1904 indeed looks exceptionally bright for Athena. The year just closed assisted materially in the development of Athena's growth a compilation of which will appear in the Pkess issue of February 5. Athena never was boomed, nor will she ever be boomed. All along she has enjoyed that thrifty, substantial growth which comes only to the Uwn in point of lo cation and business conditions, affording natural facilities for home-making, back of which lis resources of sufficient mag nitude to form the foundation of a live town. The assurance given that power from the Walla Walla river will bo har nessed and put to practical use before the end of the year, means much to the town, both for lighting and power pur poses. The present year holds out bright prospects for Athena, but paste it in your bat that no "boom" is on. Chairman Lacey, of the public lands committee of the house, appeared before , - the public lands commission December 23d and presented an elaborate argu mout against the repeal of the commuta tion clause of the homestead act. By statistics he showed there had been no - alarming increuso- iu' . the number of commuted hitaesteads in lute years, and therwa nothing whatever in the jcuyvzia 10 sijow mat any considerable .-number of frauds had been perpetrated ' unJer that law. On the contrary, he maintVmtri-tlit the department has - it in its power to administer this law so as to prevent frauds. Lacey admitted it might be advisable to increase the price per acre to be paid on commuted en tries, lie thought $3 an acre would be the maximum price justified, however. Representative Mondell of Wyoming, made a similar argument and Senator Fulton of Oregon, expressed the off- hand view that no reason existed why the commutation law should , be re pealed. lie was convinced that no par 4icular fraud was perpetrated under its provisions. -',' Lake county, with all the vim of a vigorous age, is registering a kick. Sbe has reason to, tor it is stated that the forestry inspectors, who have been look ing over the temporary withdrawals of land in that county, will recommend them to be made permanent. In other words, should the report prove true and action be taken upon the purported recommendations, Lake county will be little more than a national park. Al most its entire area will be included in the reserve which is the lurgeBt in the i-tate. Under the circumstances, Lake county should do something more than kick. It should take immediate aud active Kteps to prevent as great a blight upon its future cureer as could be visited up m it. Inertness at such a time should bo relegitod to the background and a vigorous congressional protest mustered into service. The richest nation in the world is not the United States, but a nation within the United States. The Omigas of In dian Territory are credited with bank accounts that amount to nearly $5,000 per individual, and the average holding of land is 87 acres, valued at $10 per acre. Here then, is a case where ''Lo, the poor Indian," is better off, firmn cially, than even the white citizen of Massachusetts, the richest of American commonwealths It must be confessed that be is somewhat ahead of the ave rage Umatilla "poor Lo." : :ri The ternble loss of life in the recent theatre ..fire at Chicago has been the means of much attention being given to the condition of buildings fu which large numbers of people congregate throughout the entire country. Church es, theatres and publio halls are being reaiodolod throughout. Sufot;- ii'thf watchword in every large city in the land. Down to the most obscure ham let, the terrible lesson has burned its way, and the fire drill in the public schools is once more practiced punctual to the most minute detail. Chas. F. - Martin says the manipula tions of the packing house . trust the past 18 months has cost livestock breed ers and feeders $750,000,000. While these figures seem almost incredible, those made by F. D. Coburn, secretary of agriculture of Kansas, bears Mr. Martin out. He says the value of cattle in Kansas has decreased $11,000,000. These startling figures are enough to arouse stockmen to some speedy action. These gigantic combinations against the livestock interest must be met by the stockmen in a united form. Sixty-two years ago a man named Jones moved from Kentucky to Dade county, Mo.', taking with him his family of 10 children, says the New York Tribune. At a reunion recently held at Everton, 1,019 of his descendants were present, and there are a few who were unable to attend. Almost all his de scendants have married and settled in the same neighborhood in southwestern Missouri. And yet such inexperienced, evaporated specimens of humanity as Col. Wood must be shown. 1 Oregon's delegation in congress is putting forward every effort in behalf of an appropriation for the Lewis and Clark exposition. In their efforts they are supported by the delegations of every Pacific coast state. There is no question but what an appropriation will be made by congress for the proposed 1905 fair, but the matter to be settled now, is how much. . The law passed by the last legislature and which now goes into effect has ad vanced prices of recording deeds, mort gages, etc., to a considerable extent. The price fixed by law is 25 cents per folio for every 100 words. Heretofore the charges have been nominal. JThe increased prices of recording will in crease receipts for the office. ' When Margaret Dinwiddie died at KushviJlc, Ind., 60 years ago, she left an estate valued at'880,000. There was litigation between the heirs, and the other day the last fragment of the prop erty, worth $15,000, was turned over by order of the court to the lawyers en gaged in the several suits growing out of conflicting claims. The dispatches soem to indicate war between Jap.n and Russia at aa early date. While it might be folly for Japan to tackle a nation as strong as Russia, the island nation may put up a remark ably good fight and force the strongest power on earth to recognize her de mands. Already caniliJules are l,iuiiui tlieir (outliers for the cuiiipiiipii l( I'M 4. in this county the two factious of tuo re publican party will divide as usual, each sido striving to control the primaries. That the lines will thus be drawn throughout the state there is little doubt. It is the opinion of Secretary Cortel you that publicity rs to the affairs of great corporations, which have been granted - important privileges affecting the public, would be beneficial. This was the view taken by congress, and a a law lo this effect was enacted. It is a law that should be enforced. Eastern ffknuls, don't fret about the winter. Come out west and just keep a humiuin and first thing you know the pussy willows will be getting kittenish again and spring will bounce along with her lap full of buttercups. . Iu five years the number of apples exported from this continent to Europe has increased from 25,000 to more thsn a million and a half barrels. Somebody must have taught Europeans to make apple pie. , ONE OF THE Snaps WE OFFER IS 160 ACRES OF GOOD WHEAT LAND, FOR $2,500 C1IAM11ERLA1N A HAYK&V'Athoua. Items in Brief. German Dill pickles at Eagley'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 & Worthington'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. 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 it 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. Bairett A Co. sell the American and Dearborn Telephone, also all sup plies. New line of ladies' and misses' jersey leggins just received. Athena Mercan tile Co. The best of everything in groceries are to be found at the Blue Front, at prices that are right Sweeping reductions oa 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. If 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. Chamberlain's Cough Semedy. No one who is acquainted with its good qualities can be surprised at the great popularity of Chamberlain's Cough Remedy. It not only cures colds 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'Temedy 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. Notice. 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. Don't fail to attend to this, for we must have settlement and will surely call on yo". Sharp & Botkin. w .iutod irtM .withy lady or gentle nuri 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, C05 Monon Bldg., Chicago. To Cur Constipation Forever. Take Cuscarets Candy Cathartic. 10c or E5. if C. C. C. full to cure. druKKistt rotund mones. Guaranteed. to Equal ' any $100 Machine on Market Hardware C. A. BARRETT z C ' Better Than Pills'. The qu j. lion has been asked In what way are Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets superior to the ordinary cathartic and liver pills? Our answer is They are easier and more pleasant to take and their effect is so gentle and so sgreeuMe 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 a 25 cents 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 reservation- 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 II. O. Worthing ton or the pastor. For Sale. 360 acres of land and 96 head of cattle f r ?3300. . . J. M. Hayes. Money Wanted. Those knowing themselves indebted to R. J. Boddy ate requested to call and make settlement at once. R. J. Boddy. Foley s Honey end Tar tor chlldren.safe.sure. No opiates. Umatilla Art Gallery Miss . A. Stackland Manager. Peerless Portraits. For the next 80 days all who buy 1 dozen cabinet photons, can secure for $1.00 a Peerless Por trait, 16 z 20 inches in size. This is positively the last op portunity to secure theBe por traits. THE BEST OF MATERIAL PERFECT SATISFACTION. PRESERVE YOUR HEALTH Keep warm and enjoy the cold days by wearing a perlect-Dttlng, tailor-made . , w Frost King 6r Frost Queen Chamois Vest '.' ' Had of chamois, reinforced with-flannel light, soft tad eon tortabla. Like Tenrthlng elae Is thla ttore, these Teats are guaranteed to giro entire satisfaction. " t rritt,tt.oo f M ' FOB Bali St 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 Coal Heaters Cook Stoves and Ranges of All Kinds. Stock is Property For Sale. The Ridenour property, formerly known as the Mc Arthur place, in the city of Weston, is now offered for sale. This fine property consists- of 325 feet frontage, 200 feet length, with running water which never fails skirting back of lota. A good dwelling and convenient outhouses are upon the place, also one of the finest orchards in the country, as well as invaluable evergreen shade trees. Situated as it is one block from Main street and in the most desirable part of the city, this is considered by all the finest residence property in the city of Weston an ideal home in a good school town. For price and terms, see John H. Ridenour, Weston, Oregon. Reward Offered. . Iron-gray mare, bell, brand on right shoulder with diamond Q; bay mare sucking colt; brown mare mule brand on right shoulder diamond Q. Five dollars reward for information. Ed Lafave, Athena. Public Notice. Notice In hereby given that I will apply to the Mayor and common council of the city ot Athena, Oregon, at a meeting tnereof to be held on the 27th day of Feb., 1901, for a license to sell spirituous, malt and vinous liquors in less quantities than one quart, said liquors to be sold only in a building situated on the west one-half of lot Mo. 8, in block 5, of said city. P. H. Tiademan, Dated Jan. 15, 19M. Applicant. If you desire a good complexion u MokiTea, a pure herb drink. It acts on the liver and makes the skin smooth and clear. Cures sick headache. 25c and 50c. Money refunded if it does not satisfy you." Write to W. H. Hooker & Co., Buflalo, N. Y., for free sample. For sale by McBride & Co. THESUREWAY 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., Buflalo, N. Y. For sale by McBride & Co., druggists. BANNER 8 A LVE the most healing salve In the world. PROMPT & RELIABLE SERVICE A. L. JONES WANTS LIGHT HAULING Goods taken best care Of and carefully hand led. Phone 13 for Express and Baggage. S. F.Sharp, A. W. Botkin. ' Sharp & Botkin, ; PiJYgjICIANS AND SURGEONS Special attention given to Female . Diseases. Calls promptly answered. Office on Third Street, Athena, Oregor mg For 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 fications, -.- ROOM 15, ASSOCIATION BUILDING, PENDLETON, - - - ORE. Nasal CATARRH In all 1U stages. Ely's Cream Balm ele&ntet, soothes and heals the dlicued membrane. It aires catarrh and dr'.ret way a cold In the head ouleklT. Cream Balm la placed Into the noetrDs, spread ever the membrane and la absorbed. Belief la Im mediate and a cure follow. It i not drying doe not produce meeting. Large SUe, SO cent at Drag. B!t or by mail ; Trial Sire, 10 cents. ELY. BROTHERS, M Warren Street, New York. Tight Completes Everyth rhe 3ROSS & WORTIIINGTON, is tho place you augut to go for a drink of High-Grade Whiskeys so many Trind The Bar is always ahinning, neat and clean, and a Gentlemanly . . :. Bartender there can be seen. OPEN DAY North Side Main Street, VVyVyVVVVVVVVVVVWVrrrVrrrrrrrrrrrrWr See us when you want anything in General Merchandise BAGLEY & ELY Morris Bids:., Athena, Oregon CHARLES GAY ...Dealers in... , Candies, Nuts, Fruits, Tobaccos, Cigars CLUB ROOM IN CONNECTION FIRST 'SSTIOSSL H. C. Adams, President. T.J Kirk, Vice-President. CAPITAL STOCK. SURPLUS, - Proper attention given to and domestic F. 8. Lit Gbow. Cashier, 91BltlI l9BlII j ROCK SPRINGS S GOiBERLANDl ! SPECIAL RATES 2 A. M. GI LJUIS, BlltlIlSlalllIMtiHgtBZ010IIlE9I" ...ATHENA LUMBER COMPANY ... H. H.CURTIS, Manager. We respectfully solicit a liberal share of your patrc will give you entire Satisfaction. x - WE KEEP Off HAIO A LAE2E STOCK CF CmC AS3 TAH3, KAS3TEET. TST CF EWIECUL KESBFCEIEKE IIUILV,:': Front The Best is None too Good for you That is the way we look at it, and we are always prepared to any time with the best goods, at the very lowest prices. - - South Side Main Street. i La AND NIGHT P. II. TIEDEMAN, Propritor. t r BEHK OF STHEHE C. A. Barrett, P. E. Colbnrn, V Director F. 8. LeGrow.J $ 60,000 12 500 collections. Deals in foreign exchange. " " ' I. M. Kemp, Assistant Cashier , ON CAR LOTS I Athena, Oregon. J . We
