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i be PRESS Athena, Oregon
ATHENA, JULY 22, 1904
The Press is of the opinion that
Athena is old enough, large enough and
progressive enough to support the
organization and maintenance of some
sort ot a commercial club or board of
trade. Other towns smaller than Athe
na, and with less facilities and resources
find in such organizations a vast lever
age of assistance in advancing business
welfare and enterprise. A commercial
club, encompassing in its membership
the go-ahead business men and property
owners of the town, serves as the badge
of progress and the key to the solution
of many a problematic enterprise that
otherwise, without the co operation of
an organization of leading citizens,
, working for the object in view as one
man, falls by the wayside labeled "Died
for the want of support." The cpst of
maintaining a commercial club is nomin
al, and the benefit derived from an or
ganization of this character is incal
culable. The entrance of the Preston-
Parton Milling Co, in Athena business
circles is the first of any great magni
tude, and by proper encouragement
others could be prevailed on to follow.
Organization a united effort will bring
them. With cheap and splendid power
at her command, with her recognized
railroad facilities and with her match
less agricultural resources, Athena
stands in the limelight of prosperous ad
vancement. Can she have a commercial
club? Steam up and organize one.
Parker's famous telegram to the St.
Louis convention unquestionably placed
New York in the doubtful column, al
though the chances of republican suc
cess in that state are even now brighter
than the opposing party. The decided
stand taken by the democratic nominee
has caused eastern democrats to take
heart, and many of them are freely pre
dicting that not only will New York go
democratic, but New Jersey, and pos
sibly Connecticut and Rhode Island bb
well. Disregarding these assertions, it
niUBt be admitted that New York is to
be the scene of the heaviest campaign
ing this year. It is the state for which
both parties will make their strongest
fight. New Jersey and the smaller New
England states are desirable, and will
be fought for to the end, but not so
vigorously as New York, which is from
now on the storm center. New York, it
h true, is not necessary to republican
success, but the loss of New York, with
the adjoining states, would be a serious
set back to the republicans. Democrats,
in their euthusiasm, assort that Parker's
bold stand on the money question will
give him his home state. They base
this conclusion on the belief that the
money interests and the business inter
ests, which they allege are hostile to
Roosevelt, will find in Parker a "safe"
man, and will abandon the republican
nominee for man whose financial views
agree with their own. It is to be ex
pected that Parker will draw back into
the party many ' ot the gold democrats
who could not stand for Bryan and tree
silver. He will do this in New York, as
in other eastern and western states.
Charles Eaton, a Seattle attorney,
who received 97,000 the other day for
work that required halt an hour of time,
and which should have been done by
the prosecuting attorney without cost to
,' .. the county, Jbaa a contract with the
county commissioners by which he is in
a position to make 1100,000 from estates
in the next year or two. He has his eye
on 11 estates whose original owners are
dead and left no heirs, and for the mere
formality of presenting the matter to the
court his contract gives him half the
proceeds, and the school fund suffers to
just that extent. Just why the contract,'
was executed, and who are the greatest
beneficiaries aside from the attorney,
whose name is most prominent, the pub
lic is unable to learn, but it is under
stood that the Civic union, an organiz
ation having for its object purity in
municipal affairs, is to investigate. The
attorney general of , the state is to be
called on for an opinion on the validity
of the contract.
In Portland on August 2nd will be
held a meeting that is of importance to
the entire state. We refer to the meet
ing called for the purpose of organizing
the Oregon Development League, an
organization that is intended to be per
manent, and will have for its purpose
the encouraging of enterprises ef all
kindi that will tend to build up the re-,
sources of the state. Such an organiz
ation, if composed of representative
citizens from every part of the state, can
and will do much for the upbuilding of
Oregon and the development of its re
sources. Through it there can be a con
cert of action a general working to
gether a combination of interests, as it
were whereby more can be accomplish
ed than by individual effort.
A revision of the tariff by the people
and not by the beneficiaries of protect
ion is demanded in the democratic plat
form; and if Judge Parker should be
elected together with a congress in har
mony with his views, the tariff would be
revised in the interest of the masses,
whereas it Mr. Roosevelt is re-elected
the present schedules will hardly be in
terfered with and the full grown "Infant
industries" will continue to levy tribute
upon cousumers in every corner of the
country.
The import ant question of flat salaries
for state officials is sure to come before
the next legislature. A bill for this pur
pose is certain to be introduced early in
the session. It will be opposed only by
those who believe public office is a priv
ate snap, and their numbers may be
sufficient to defeat it.
Personally Conducted Excursion t St.
Louis.
The O. R. & N. will on August 10 run
a tourist sleeper from Walla Walla to
St. Louis via the Denver & Rio Grande
without change.
This car will be in charge of an ex
perienced man and all passengers will
receive the best of attention ; a stop of 12
hours will be made at Salt Lake and 15
hours at Denver to enable passengers to
visit these cities.
This car will accommodate a limited
number and reversations should be made
as early as possible to W. C. Dibble,
Agent.
O. R. & N, Company, Walla Walla.
A
irullly Tortured. V
A case came to light that for persist
ent and unmerciful torture has perhaps
never been equaled. Joe Golobick of
Colusa, Calif., writes: "For 15 years I
endured insufferable pain from Rheu
matism and nothing relieved me though
I tried everything known. I came
across Electric Bitters and it's the great-
est medicine on earth for that trouble.
A few bottles completely relieved and
cured me." Just as good for liver and
kidney troubles. Only 50c. Satisfac
tion guaranteed by Win. McBride, drug
gist. -
On Lady's Recommendation Sold fifty
Koxoa of Chamberlain's Stomach
and Liver Tablets.
I have, I believe, sold fifty boxes of
Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tab
lets on the recommendation of one lady
here, who first bought a box of them a
year ago. She never tires of telling her
neighbors and friends about the good
qualities of these tablets. P. M. Shore,
druggist, Rochester, Ind. The pleasant
purgative effect of these tablets make
them a favorite with ladies everywhere.
For sale by all druggists.
Artificial TeetL.
To follow the natural contour of the
face in arranging artificial teeth on
slatea so that they will (rive the moat
natural appearance when in the ' mouth,
there are points, including a perfect fit
and perfect satisfaction, that is the
guarantee on all plato work. Dr. Spon
ogle, dentist.
KIght Was Her Terror.
"I wWd cough nearly all night long"
writes Mrs. Chas. Applegate, of Alex
andria, Ind., "and could hardly get any
sleep. I had consumption so bad that
if I would walk a block I would cough
frightfully and spit blood, but, when
all other 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
81. Trial bottle free at Palace drug
store. .
No Pity Shown.
"For years fate was after me continu
ously," writes F. A. Gulledgc, Verbena,
Ala. "I had a terrible case of piles
causing 24 tumors. When all failed
Bucklen's Arnica Salve cured me."
Equally good for burns and all aches
and pains. Only 25c at Palace drug
store. ' ;
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By soothing Mucous Mem
branes, it cures cough and
the most severe colds. . . .
PALACE DRUG STORE
WM. McBRlDE,
Leading Druggist
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COMMERCIAL
LIVERY, FEED
and SALE STABLE.
Best Turnouts
In Eastern Oregon
Stock Boarafcd -.
by the Day, Week
or Month
KING BROTHERS Prtp
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PURE RYE WHISKY 23 YEARS OLD. The best ever
sold in the city of Athena. Once drank, always drank.
For sale at THE EAGLE BAR, - - - -
Pine Lunch Counter
North Side Main Street, P. H. TIEDEMAN, Proprietor
K A Fine Wines, Liquors
and Cigars
L X BETZ BEER
Choice Bottled iGoods
V Club Eoom.
SALOON SAM BOOIIER, .Proprietor.
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CAPITAL STOCK.
SURPLUS, -
Proper lUUmUott il-ren t
and domestic
J.8.I,sUrow, CUler,
Foley's Honey mad Tar
for cbiidren.safe.sure. No opiates.
.. Painting..
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 Reed & 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
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 Herrick Music Co.,
-51 East Main Street
4 Doors Above Bridge,
Walla Walla, Washington
THE
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Only First-class Hotel in t
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commercial travelers.
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We have our usual complete line of fruit
jars, caps, rubbers, jelly glasses, preserving kettles and
pans; all the utensils needed to facilitate the canning; the
kind that will keep the fruit pure and sweet
Mason's Jars.
Made by the Hazel-Atlas factory by
improved machinery, have wide and
smooth e shoulders on which caps fit
perfectly without pressing out the
rubbers. They run uniform, have
no loose glass or rough edges to cut
the hands. Packed one doz. in case.
Pints per doz 60c
Quarts per doz 70c
Half gallon per doz $1.10
Jelly Glasses.
Jelly Glasses with tin tops per doz.
25c, 45c, and 50c.
Lipped granite preserving kettles
12o to $1.50.
Order
If inconvenient to come in to select your goods, send in your order by
mail. Prompt and careful attention is given all mail orders, and satisfaction
is guaianteed in every instance. Our assortments are the largest, our goods
first class and our prices average the lowest. '
"Cold Club" News.
No. 10..
No. 50
. The above winning numbers have not been presented yet. Holders have
unto August 3rd to present them for payment. Mr. Fred Greenville, Mrs.
Lillian Julian and Mr. Hans Burg were holders of the other winning numbers
Next Door
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Post Office
THE DAVIS-KASER CO.
Everything td Furnish the
Home.
Walla Walla, Washington
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CHA.BLES GAY
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Candies, Nuts, Fruits, Tobaccos, Cigars
KRESH BREAD. PIES. CAKES ETC,.
NARKAUS BROTHERS'
MEAT MARKET
Fresh Meats. Only
the Best is Good.
BI9ESfIStlERIE8tfK 9EEICtElaMI
I ROGK SPRINGS & GOMBERLAf JdI
COAL
SPECIAL RATES
S A. M, G1LLIS, Athena, Oregon
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Economy Jars.
or 1904 Vacum or Hermetic Jars the
best of them all. Made ot fine, clear
flint glass and absolutely self sealing.
Packed one dozen in a case.
Pints per doz SI. 00
Quarts per doz V $1.25
Half gal. per doz 81.50
Jar Caps.
Mason's with rubbers per doz. ,30c
Economy, per doz 30c
Vacum lids per doz , 15c
Vacum rubbers per doz 15c
Lightning rubbers per doz 10c
Mason Jar rubbers, black, 2c and
5c per doz.
Mason's wide flange red rubbers
per doz. 10c.
Garrett's red rubbers 15c doz.
Garrett's pure gum 25c doz.
by Mail.
010436.
012262.
. $10.00
.$50,00
2nd Hand
Department
One Block
East
Glafi Varnish, Brushes, Etc. Plumbing
PENDLETON, OREGON.
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For . : '
House Keeping'
Purposes
See our stock before you buy.
Bakerfi Folsom
The Complete House Furnishers, Main
St., next to Postofflce. Pendleton.
ED. BARRETT,
CONTRACTOR & BUILDER
Estimates furnished on all kinds
of buildings. Satisfaction Guaranteed.
Office at New Lumber Yard, Athena.
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