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TWIGE-A-WEEK TWICE-A-WEEK PUBLISHED TUESDAY AND FRIDAY VOLUME XVI. ED. MANASSE CORNER MAIN AND THIRD STS. h Spring Is what you want. They are Stylish, Nobby and up-to-date. Prices too, are within reach of all. FORj) THE LADIES A shipment of Shirtwaists just arrived. Each one a revelation. You cannot help but admire them. Be first in line and make your selection. ED. MANASSE Agent for Butterick's Patterns. For 1905 Washers, V Hays' Double Cylinder Pumps, Sampson Wind Mills, Stilletto Cutlery. All Leaders. AGENTS AND THEIR PRICES, We would impress these two things upon your minds; 1st, the dealer cannot afford to be crooked with you he ex pects to sell you more goods right along. Second, the up to date dealer does and can afford to give you more for your money than the man on the wagon can afford to give you. It costs close to $20 per machine on an average, to sell Sewing Machines from wagons. We. formerly thought differently, but three years trial with the best men we could get convinced us that this is very nearly correct. This is about four times what it costs us to sell them from the store, even if we do have to pay taxes, chip in on Fourth of July celebrations, fairs Bnd the hundred and one things needed to build up the community. We have good reason to believe that ranges cannot be sold from wagons at much smaller expense than sewing maphines. This in most cases is more than our selling expense and profit combined. 'Tia said that "Dis tance lends enchantment to the scene," but not so when things go wrong, as they are bound to now and then. The dealer is in easy reach, and such matters are easily and quickly rectified. We know we are in a position to save you SDo SSi 1)0111 machineB and ranges and yet give you goods that are Really Superior to those sold from wagons. When Mr. Peddler eomes, see what he has, get his price and then put him off until you can investigate. This costs you noth ing will save you money. If you don't think we are all right after you have seen our goods and learned our price, you can still buy the other fellow's goods, but you will not if you see what we are doing. BUCK'S STEEL RANGE has no equal. That's not mere talk, but facta. If you will give us a chance to show you the range, you will agree with us. Costa nothing to look, and less that peddler's prices should you decide to buy. DAVIS VERTICAL FEED SEWING MACHINE Our price for drop bead style complete with all attachments, instruction book and assessories is $28.50 WHEN YOU COM E TO WALLA WAL LA always remember that you are welcome to make this store your headquarters while in town. Welcome to our rest rooms, to use our phone, to write letters, to meet your friends in short, to make yourself at home. If you can't come to town, but would like to know about anything, remember our mail order department is a at your disposal, and any inquiries you may make will be answered answered promptly. . ' THE DAVIS KASER CO. EVERYTHING TO FURNISn A HOME. Alder St, next to Post Office, Walla Walla, Washington. Groceries, Crockery, fflTTTI IJjJ South Side Main Sis St GO tO Cox & M'Ewen for Gents' Pirmistas DELL WK Street, ATHENA, UMATILLA COUNTY, IS HO ROADMASTER BEATHE HAS NOT 'BEEN EM PLOYED FOE MONTHS. System of Road Making la Now TJn der the Old System List .,- of Supervisors. In response to the issue raised by Mr. bean, republican, candidate for county judge, through the Tribune for a return fo the old system of road making, the Press will state that the old system is now in force and has been for months. Mr. Beathe, of Weston, who for a time was county road superintendent under provisions of the new law was not reappointed to the position this year, and has been operating his chop mill at weston, and nas not been overseeing county roads as the Tribune would have the public believe. Mr. Bean a "issue is a hollow one when it is known that the "high places" in road making are touched by the fol lowing authentic list of district road supervisors and not a county road master. The list follows and is com plete with the exception of Weston, Umatilla, Gilliland, Encampment and Kuddoctc, in which precincts no pointments have been made by . ap the county court: Dist. Precinot. Supervisor. 1 Cottonwood J. W. Toner 2 North Milton J. N. Baskett 1 3 South Milton J. F. Campbell 4 Valley Chas. P. Weiss 5 East Weston Harvey Martin 6 Weston 7 Mountain Ed Feagins 8 North Athena Cass Cannon 9 South Athena Clark Walter 10 Adams C. C. Darr 11 Helix J.K. Bott 12 Vansycle E. O. Casey 13 Juniper J. C. Pendergast 14 Union D. H. Nelson 15 Fulton Joseph Gugin 16 Yoakum B. Hopper 17 Umatilla 18 Echo Frank Rack 19 Hogue Fritz Ellenberger 20 McKay S. K. Yates 7 21 Vinson J. N. Suiste - 22 Pilot Rock F. M. Smith 23 Gilliland 24 Willow Springs Burr Hinkle ... 25 Alba Josh Clark 26 Ukiah . Frank Hilbert 27 Encampment 28 Ruddock 29 Bingham Springs R. C. Hager 30 Prospect , A. B. McCarty 31 Holdman W. L. Purcell. Taken Up. There came to my place, two miles east of Helix, six weeks ago, a red 4-year-old steer, fat and apparently stall fed. Brand on right hip looks like M C and one on left hip looks like ace of clubs. Owner may have same by pay ing charges. II. G. Walker, Helix, Oregon. Athena, Oregon. OREGON; TUESDAY. MAY UALEDUNIAF.PICNICv . A SPLENDID AFFAIR Features of Program Were Many and Attendance Was Large Two 1 Days of Entertainment ;. With weather conditions most favor: able, the Caledonians of the Umatilla County Caledonian Society bad the best picnic yet given in the annual series. It was easily to be seen that all antici pated this would be an event lonir to be remembered, tor every face wore a smile of satisfaction. The president, Dr. Bot kin, was the recipient of many encom iums of praise for his management of the picnic, .which together with the harmon ious co-operation of the various commit tees and the generous support of the bus iness men, is largely due the unbounded success of this years festivities. The exercsies were opened with a few brief remarks by President Botkin, who was followed by Mayor Taylor in his ad dress of welcome. M. Muir Pickin. of Portland, delivered the annual address. Mr. Pickin is a close friend of Hon. Geo. Cameron, whQ.-ajahejJt moment was detained from, coming, and is a man of learning and ability. His address was given without the least preparation, yet his remarks were to the point and he won the admiration of all. Dr;' Cole of Pendleton, delivered a masterly address. Touching on the characteristics of the Scotch people as he did, he made all who were Scots, feel proud of it. Rev. Armfield delivered an address in his us ual glowing manner, and was greeted with much applause. Interspersed with these addresses were many fine features. such as music by the band, songs by Master Hales, Mrs. M. W. Smith, and the dancing by the Portland Caledonians who were in attendance. On Friday evening the pleasing melo drama, "My Friend From India," was given at the opera house by the ama teur theatrical troupe of Athena young people, to a large and appreciative audience. . ; The crowd on Saturday was much larger than the previous day, being augmented by people from Walla Walla and Pendleton and surrounding country, and is estimated to have been fully 3000. A noteworthy feature is the fact that with this vast crowd there was no dis turbance. No occasion for appeal to the marshal in maintaining order. Cer tainly no more decorous throng has ever gathered on the streets of Athena. Another fact which is very gratifying was the almost entire absence of the "grafter," there being but one notable example of the "critter" on the grounds. Saturday's program was replete with very worthy numbers, . notable among which were addresses by Col. J. II. Raleyand Will M. PetersoD, both of whom were listened to with marked at tention and both received well merited applause. The graceful dancing of the Misses Forbes, Sharp, Pottage and Zipsy, and Masters McCormac, King and DeArcy, of Portland, and Willis Hiles of Walla Walla, won many a hearty recall, and it was then that the advantage of having raised seats was fully demonstrated. The program of the afternoon was en riched with many pleasing musical num ATHENA MILL IS SOLD Preston-Parton Milling Company Will Greatly Increase the Capacity. The mill property of the defunct Ath ena Flouring Mill Co., some time ago purchased by II. C. A Jams, has been sold to the Preston-Parton Milling Co., of Waitsburg, Wash,, for g considera tion Dot stated. Mr. Adams is in Pen dleton today, where the papers for tne tianofer of the Dronertv are heinsr maAa (ouU) " r"The purchase of the property by the Preston Parton company means a great deal to the milling industry of this county, and to Athena in particular. It 31, 190. bers, among those worthy of special mention being "Annie Laurie," by Mrs. m. w. smith, and the beautiful bass solo, "Sailing." by Jos. N. Scott. Both singers responded to a rousing encore. The concert Saturday evening at the pera house was a brilliant success in every respect, the program of which was the best of the three, and from the opening piece until the singing of "Auld Liang Syne," there was not a moment in which the audience was not enter tained. The program was opened with a Scottish reel, after which D. C. Kirk give a very pleasing address on the life, character and execution of Mary, Queen of Scots. Miss Forbes' Span ish dance was the occasion of uproarious applause to which she very gracefully responded. The musio for this dance was furnished by Prof. Henry, violin ; B. F. Scott, clarionet, and Fred Ruble piano. The piano selections by Mrs. J. D. Plamondon and Miss Maude Ghol son were very pleasing and earned rous ing applause. Miss Garfield was in splendid voice and her rendition of "Annie Laurie" was one of the soul stirring numbers, and gained for her a splendid recall to which she responded with the sweet old ballad, 'Comin' Thro' the Rye." Mr. Jos. N. Scott was the next singer, and his interpretation of the beautiful song, "When the Wind Blows the Gale," brought such a ' well earned encore that peace was restored I only when he again appeared on the stage. Mrs. M. W. Smith charmed the audience with her rich soprano and won her way into the hearts of all by her sweet singing of that sweetest of old Scotch ballads, "Loch Lomond," which elicited a hearty encore, to which she responded with "In the Valley When the Blue Birds Sing." "Blue Bells of Scotland," by the High School quartet, was a very pretty number and scored another success for these well known young ladies. The applause which they received was only stilled upon their re appearance, when they gave with equal effect the pretty song, "Bedelia." Mrs. Frankie Mclbtyre's interpreta tion of "Bairnies Coodle Doun," was the occasion for storms of applause and proved her remarkable ability as an elocutionist. She gave as an encore, "Sandy's Romance," with equal effect. "Bonnie Sweet Bessie," sung as a quar tet by Mesdames Smith and Foss and Messrs. Botkin and Worthington, was a very pleasing number, which elicited a well deserved recall. Master Willis Hales sang several numbers with charm ing effect, those deserving especial men tion being "Over the Ocean Blue" and "The Holy City." Miss Mysie Sharp gave the sword dance with that inimit able grace and maimer which never fails to make the spectators her admirers. The Sailor's Hornpipe, by Frank D'Arcy and Willie McCormick was such as to give them a rousing recall, to which they responded. Sergeant Moon was at his best with the pipes and was ever ready to respond when called upon. is the intention of the company to com mence work on the mill at once. It will be enlarged and its capacity will be greatly increased. The power will be electric and will be furnished by the Oregon & Washington Power Co. The new company has ample capital and it is understood that the mill will be op erated continuously. The new propri etors have other mills and are manu facturers of the famous "Snow Drift" flour. They have the reputation of mak ing the best dour on the Pacific coast. SUBSCRIPTION, $2.00 PER YEAR NUMBER 38 ON DECORATION DAY IT WAS GIVEN PROPER OBSERV ANCE IN ATHENA.' Memorial Sermon Sunday Gettys burg: Post G. A. R. Decorated ; Comrades' Graves. At the M. E. church Sunday morning Rev. W. E. Armfield preached the me. morial sermon to the soldier dead of the nation. A large consreeation ent, including many old soldiers. Mr. Armfield was eloquent in memorialising tne heroes who died on the altar of fr. dom for home and country. He made fitting remarks to the memory of old soldiers who have departed from the ranks of the local post, and in i?eneri: his sermon was appropriate to the oc casion. Memorial Day was aDDronriatelv oh. served yesterday by Gettysburg Post, li. A. K., in Athena. Only a few vet erans could be mustered, but these, with a large number of friends assem bled, early and at 10 a. m. nroceeded to the cemetery, bearing flowers and flairs for the decoration of the graves of com rades and friends. At 2 p. m. exercises of a most interesting nature were held at the M. E. church, which wr H. serving of the attention of a much larger audience than that which was present. lhe program had been carefully nre- pared and was most interesting through out. The exercises opened with a trio. by Mesdames Foss and Wright and Miss Gholson, followed with prayer by Rev. J. W. Jenkins. Rev Armfield rend with feeling Lincoln's address at Gettysburg, after which Prof. George B. Marquis delivered in words glowintr with feelings of patriotism and with love and respect for the old soldiers, the principal ad dress of the day. A song by a ladies' quartet, consisting of Mrs. M. W. Smith, Mrs. Henry Wright. Miss Maud Ghol- son and Mrs. A. A. Foss, followed, the parts being taken in the order named, with Fror. Henry as accompanist. S. A. Pennick gave a short but eloquent trib ute to the Grand Army of the Republic, and another number was given by the quartet. Rev. Jenkins made a short address, and this was followed by a vocal solo by Mr. Pennick which was greatly appreciated by the audience. The exercises ware presided over by J. H. Hiteman, who closed by asking the entire audience to join in the sing ing of the National hymu, "America." "MY FRIEND ' FROM INDIA." Reproduced Seeond. Time In Athena Iirore Large Audience. The popuhr play, "My Friend From India," was reproduced for the second time in Athena before an audience that packed the opera house to the doors. The production was in the hands of the same cast that appeared before, and was directed by Mrv Harry Du Puy. Every member of the company, indi vidually and collectively, appeared to the best advantage, and the character protrayals was on a par with profession BiS. :y It is hoped that this is not to be the last appearance of the talonted ama teurs, and the Press offers the suggest ion, in view of the fact that Athena takes great interest in amateur theatric als, that a local dramatic association b formed with the object of presenting plays from time to time. Gradually Growing Weaker. The condition of Grandma King is gradually growing worse and her chil dren have all been summoned from their various homes. Tom King, of lone, has arrived, as have also Mrs. Brown, from Spokane, and Mrs. Wilhelm and daughters, from Elgin. Mrs. True came up from Pendleton this morning, and . Mrs. Lula Michael will arrive later. Mrs. Haney, of Sumpter, has been in attendance on her mother for sometime, and the other two sons, W. J. and John, reside here. . Change in Program. ' , The Children's Day exercises to be held in the Christian church will be at 11 a. ni. Sunday, instead of in the even ing, as intended. The local option rally will occur in tbe church at 8 p. m., Sun day evening, hence tbe change. Mass Meeting. Notice is hereby given that a mass meeting of the citizens of Athena is called for Thursday evening, June 2, 1904, at 730 o'clock. The purpose of the meeting is to consider having a cele bration in Athena July 4. The meeting will be held in the city hall. David Taylor, Mayor. A