The Athena press., July 15, 1904, Image 2

ATHENA PRESS
TwiCK-A-WlEK TCKSDAI AND FRIDAY
F. B. BOYD, FCBIiISBIK.
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ATHENA, JULY 15, 1904
The development of the trolley system
in New England, where it has made the
greatest progress, is beginning to attract
wide attention, especially as it promises
to. become a dangerous competitor with
the steam railway system. Already rails
of the same weight are used on the elec
tric as on the Bteam roads and well nigh
equal speed is made in rural districts,
while greater speed is made in city lim
its. The cars are being made nearly as
large if not so heavy as those on steam
roads, and in nearly el! country places
mails and light freight are carried as
well as passengers. Trolley lines are
connecting country towns which only
could be reached by wagons, and by
bringing them into communication with
railroad stations are developing their
business. Nearly every state in New
England can now be crossed, north and
south and east and west by electric cars
and in some cases cities as far apart as
Portland, Boston, Providence, Hartford
and New York have been connected by
'the broomstick train." One of the
latest developments of the system is the
use for the first time by a steam and a
trolley road of the same track. The
New York Central is to use a stretch of
track near Oxford, Mass., about 5 miles
from Worcester, for delivery of coal to a
station it cannot now reach easily. This
track was laid and is used by the Wor
cester and Southern Street railway. The
fact that a locomotive and freight cars
can be run upon rails ordinarily laid for
trolley cars is opening up a wide field of
speculative possibilities among railroad
people.
Jupiter Pluvius is playing queer
pranks in Oregon this summer. The
semiarid belt, which he usually
neglects until autumn, is being treated
to copious showers, cloudbursts, etc.,
while the Willamette valley, which has
the reputation of being always damp, is
sadly in need of rain. This may be an
equalization of favors, for it Is on record
that in past seasons when the valley was
turning off bumper crops the country
east of the mountains was suffering for
want of rain. The recent showers in
Eastern Oregon have practically assured
an unusually large yield of spring wheat,
and this, with the winter wheat which
was already safe, will swell Oregon's
agricultural output to more than the
usual proportions, in spite of the short
age in the Willamette valley. Oregon
lan. A London paper tells the story of a
small child who, passing through a
street covered with strain, asked his
mother what it meant. The mother re
plied that hoaven had sent Mrs. So-and-so
a new baby. The child's comment
was: "Mother the baby must have been
awfully well packed."
A Chicago woman seeks a divorce be
cause her husband has not smiled in ten
years. Popular judgment should be
suspended until the husband tells why
he has uot smiled.
Three men of the name of Mudd are
ruuningfor congress in one Maryland
district. It they get along without
slinging any it ought to be made a mat
ter of record
Was there ever a distinguished humor
ist who wasn't devoted to a sympathetic
and loving wife to whom he owed much
of his inspiration and happiness? Mark
Twain'a case was largely typical.
Numbers of papers just now are pub
lishing lessons in swimming. Most of the
lessons are just about as clear to the
ordinary man as a baseball score is to a
Hetty Green has taken the trouble to
deny another report that she has given
away a lot of her money. Hetty must
believe there is somebody somewhere
who thinks she would really do- such a
thing.
" A Chicago barkeeper has been fined
810 for impersonating a newspaper re
porter. The question naturally arises,
where did the barkeeper ever see a re
porter? V
The leap of an archangel from heaven
to earth is nothing compared to the
mighty spring of a small woman jump
ing at conclusions.
Mr. Rockefeller does not want to own
the earth. All he asks is possession of
the oils and ores and other things of
value that may be inside of it.
Settle Tip.
If you are indebted to R. J, Boddy
you are hereby notified that your ac
count is in the hands of O. G. Chamber
lain for collection. R.3. Boddy.
INSECTSALWAYs"lNDANGER.
Hardly s Slnffle Group VTilob. Does
Mot Suffer from Appetite of
. Some Species of Bird.
There is hardly a single group of In
sects which does not suffer from the ap
petite of one or more species of bird,
says Nature. The eggs and larvae are
dug and pried out of their burrows tn
the wood by woodpeckers aud creepers;
those underground are scratched and
clawed up to view by quail, partridges
and many . sparrows; warblers and
vlreos scan every leaf and twig; fly
catchers, like the cat family of mam
mals, lie in wait and surprise the insects
on the wing, more particularly those
flying near the ground, while swifts,
swallows and martins glean a harrp;t
from the host of high-flying Insects.
When we think hummingbirds are tak
ing dainty sips of honey from the flow
ers they are In reality more often
enatcblng minute spiders and flies from
the deep cups of the calyxes. When
night falls the Insects which have
chosen that time as the safer to carry
on the business of active life are pounced
on. by crepuscular feathered beings; the
cavernous mouths of whip-poor-wills
engulf them as they rise from their hid
ing places and the bristles of night
hawks brush them Into no less rapacious
maws if perchance they have succeeded
In reaching the upper air.
A DUEL TO THE DEATH.
Thrilling- Flnt la Which a Fastoos
Robber Lost His Life la
Australia.
A thrilling duel to the death Is re-
called by the announcement In the
Sydney Government Gazette of the ap
pointment of Superintendent Walker
to one of the most Important police
districts of New SouNh Wales. Super
intendent Walker Is the Constable
Walker who killed Capt. Thunderbolt,
o famous Australian bushranger and
mail robber, on May 25, 1870. Thun
derbolt, whose real name was Freder
ick Ward, fired at Walker and galloped
away. Walker returned the Are and
pursued. Both men fired at each oth
er as opportunity offered. The Rocky
river confronted the outlaw, but he
took one daring leap. His horse was
killed by the constable's next shot.
"Are you married?" cried Thunderbolt
from the middle of the river. "Yes."
replied Walker.' "Well, remember
your family." "Oh, that's all right.
Will you come out and surrender?"
"No; I'll die first." "Then It's you
and me for It," said the constable, as
he plunged Into the river. The duel
continued in Ue water until Thunder
bolt was mortally wounded. He died
next day. . 1 ' ' 1 . 1
"1 find Thud ford's Black-Draught
a good medicine for liver dinease.
Hot) red mv ton after he bad snent
J100 with doctors. It is alltlie med
icine I take."-MR8. CAROLINE
MARTIN, Parkeraburg, W. Vs.
If your liver dues not act reg
ularly go to your dniggist and
secure a package of Thedford't
Black-Draught and take a dose
tonight. This great family
medicine frees the constipated
bowels, stirs up the torpid liver
and causes a healthy secretion
of bile. v
Thedford'i Black - Draught
will cleanse the bowels of im
purities and strengthen the kid
neys. A torpid liver invites
colds, biliousness, chills and
fever and all manner of sick
ness and contagion. Weak kid
neys, result in Bright ' disease
which claims as many victims
as consumption. A 25-cent
package of Thedford's Black
Iraught should always be kept
in the house.
"I used ThedfoitVs Black
Draught for liver and kidney eom-
filaioU and found nothing to excel
t-WlLUAM COFFMAN, Mar.
blehead, ill.
THEDFORD'S
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Night Was Her Terror.
"I would cough nearly all night long"
writes Mrs. Chas. Applegate, of Alex
andria, Ind., "and could hardly get any
sleep. I bad consumption so bad that
if I would walk a block I would cough
frightfully and spit blood, but, when
all ol her medicine failed, three-SI bot
tles of Dr. King's New Discovery cured
me and I gained 58 pounds.". It's ab
solutely guaranteed to cure coughs,
colds, la grippe, bronchitis and all
throat and lung troubles. Price 50c and
$1. Trial bottle free at Palace drug
store. .' -
. That Throbbing; Headache
Would quickly leave you it. you used
Dr. King's New Life Pills. Thousands
of sufferers have proved their matchless
merit for sick and nervous headaches.
They make pure blood and build up
your health. Only 25c. Money back if
not cured. Sold by McBride.
Try Our
COMPOUND SYRUP
... of
WHITE PINE
and
SPRUCE
By soothing Mucous Mem
branes, it cures cough and
the most severe colds. . . .
PALACE DRUG STORE
WM. McBRIDE,
Leading Druggist
VaV
COMMERCIAL1
LIVERY, FEED
and SALE STABLE.
Best Turnouts
In Eastern Oregon
Stock Boarded
by the Day, Week
or Month
P KING BROTHERS Prep
sezksondble 44
reasonable
Foley's Honey and Tar
cares colds, prevents pneumonia.
WEm
PURE RYE WHISKY 23 YEARS OLD. The best ever
sold in the city of Athena. Once drank, always drank.
Forsale at THE EAGLE BAR, .... - -
Pine Lunch Co ante i
North Side Main Street, P. H. TIEDEM AN, Proprietor
A Fine Wines, Liquors
and Cigars
X 7 BETZ BEER
y-x. Choice BottledTGoods
IS : Club Room.
SALOON SAM BOOIIER, - Proprietor.
rindi imiiuimL
H. C Adams, President.
T.J Kirk, Vice-Prealdeut.
CAPITAL STOCK. -SURPLUS,
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Proper tmrnUon giTto to
and domestic
1.8. LsUkow, Uuhter,
Foley's Honey and Tar
for chUdren.sate.sure, No opiates.
..Pointing ..
Paper Hanging, Wall Tinting, Sign
Writing, etc., satisfaction guaranteed by
Bobinson & Stanford.
Shop, corner 3rd and Jefferson, Streets,
Athena, Oregon;
Pianos of Worth.
We sell the kind of Pianos that those
who are critics, buy.
They are Seed & Sons, noted for
strength and volume of tone.
The Henry F. Miller, Boston's oldest
and sweetest toned make.
The Steger, musically equal to the
best, and the popular Singer.
Whitman College
I purchasd pianos of us last year valued at
$4,000, and all were of the above makes
' The College buys only the highest grade
pianos. We buy direct from factory and
can save you money. Pianos delivered
on ten days trial free. It will pay you
to get our prices and easy terms.
Dwelley Herriclc Music Co.,
51 East Main Street
4 Doors Above Bridge,
Walla Walla, Washington
THE
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ST. NICHOLS HOTEL
J. E. FROOME, pbop.
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Only First-class Hotel in
I the City. -
W
t THE ST. NICHOLS
Is the only one that can accommodate
commercial travelers.
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Can beieeomended for Its elean and
well ventilated rooms.
a Cob. Main and Thibd, Atbina, or.
Athena
fire Insurance
Agency
ONLY THE BEST COM
PANIES TO INSURE IN
0. G. CHAMBERLAIN, Agent
Notary Public and Conveyancer.
naim ur ninmw
St Ik t
v. a. Durrc)
1 K, rolourn, .uirecur a
$ 50.000
12,500
collection. Denis In foreign
exchange.
I.M.Kemp, Assistant Casbler a
Bunch of
Just to remind you that "It pays to trade on Alder
Street" and at the Davis-Kaser Store. "
These prices are good for all July, but for July only.
5ix-foot Extension Table,
41- inch top, neat turned legs, good
hardwood slides, table of fir, finished
golden.
42- piece Dinner Set, $4.25
Full size pieces of good American
semiporcelain tastefully decorated
with wild pansies and gold edges.
Service for six persons.
1847 Rogers Teaspoons 95c.
Genuine 1847 Rogers Bros., extra
plate, satin finish, shell pattern only,
set of six, 95c.
Wood Seat Chairs 50c.
Solid wood seat chairs, bow back,
four spindles in back, neatly finished,
for July only, 50c.
Fine Mixed Blanket $190
Size 60x78 in., weighing 4J lbs., in
pretty gray with handsome blue
borders has been pronounced big
value at $3.50. July price $1.90.
Jelly Glasses, per doz. 28c.
Neat pattern jelly glasses with tin
covers, pint size, per doz, for July,
28 cents.
No 8 Granite Tea Kettle 75c
First quality gray enameled ware, flat
bottom, holds 7 quarts; special July
price 75 c.
Table Oil Cloth, the yd. 23c
Either white, marble or fancy pat
terns in strictly first quality goods, 45
in. wide, from one of the best makers
the yard, July only, 23c.
White Granite Cups and
Saucers 45c. 1
Full size, per set for July, 45c. Same
with handles, 50c, in good quality
white granite ware.
"GOLD CLUB" NEWS.
The drawing took place July 4th and resulted as follows: No. 10, 010436,
810.00; No. 15, 066873, $15; No. 25, 009028, 825; No. 50; 012262, $50; No. 100,
019762, 8100. Holders of winning tickets have until Aug, 3 to present them.
Next Door
to
the
Post Office
THE DAVIS-KASER CO.
Everything to Furnish the
Home,
Walla Walla, Washington
SfiA (1 SVinTTi Pant Oil,
UDD U.Uliaip
V CHAlKLES gay
...Dealers in...
Candies, Nuts, Fruits, Tobaccos, Cigars
KRESH BREAD, PIEs! CAKES, ETC.
NARKAUS BROTHERS'
MEAT MARKET
1i :
Fresti Meats, Only
the Best is Good.
tlllIfltKtS KEtIl3lEEICIB
ROOK SPRINGS
SPECIAL RATES
A. M G1LLIS,
July Bargains
50 styles Poceket Knives
50 cents.
There are wood, ivory, pearl and
bone handles for men, ladies or boys.
The lot includes values up to $1.25.
July only, choice 50c.
Extension Rod Sets 13c.
Brass extension rods, in. in diam
eter, adjustable any length from 27
to 52 in., complete with brass wire
brackets and artistic knobs for ends.
July price 13c.
No. I Favorite Broom 25c.
.....
Made full and heavy of extra select
fine corn 15 in. long, well sewed (four
bands) and with selected handles.
July price 25c.
White Breakfast Plates t5c
Regulation size plates in good weight
goods, set of six for July, 45c.
Good Steel Shovel 50c.
Solid steel round point shovel, long
handle. July price 50c.
Brussells Carpet Rugs 85cl
Some are drummers samples, some
are rug lengths cut from remnants;
all have either bound or fringed ends
and are from 1 to 1 yards long.
Choice for July only 85c ;
Mahogany Finished Stand.
88 cents
Full height maple stand in rich' ma
hogany finish, top 15x15 in., shelf
10x10 in., price for July only, 88c.
4-piece Glass Set 30c.
Cream pitcher, spoon holder, covered
sugar bowl and butter dish, in good
size, imitation . cut glass, for July
only, per set 30c.
2nd Hand
Department
One Block
East
Glass, Varnish, Brushes, Etc. Plumbing
PENDLETON, OREGON.
mg
For
House Keeping
Purposes
See our stock bftfrtro vnn hnv
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Bakers Folsom
The Complete House Furnishers, Main
St., next to Poetoffice, Pendleton.
ED. BARRETT,
CONTRACTOR & BUILDER
Estimates furnished on all binds
of buildings. Satisfaction Guaranteed.
OSSce at New- Lumber Yard, Athena.
& GOiBERLAND i
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