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1004, at thepoitoffice at Athena, Oregon,
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'ATHENA, AUGUST 2, 1904
The discussion of possible remedies
for the divorce evil by speakers before
the National Congress of Mothers in
Chicago calls attention to the increase
in number of divorces granted in many
states during the last two or three de
cades. The statistics tell a story of
marital disruption that seems almost
incredible. As an instance of the growth
of divoVces one of the speakers cited the
example of Ohio, where one divorce in
25 marriages was the ratio in 1870 and
one divorce in eight marriages the ratio
in 1902. Other states might have been
cited, however, as illustrative of the ten
dency to seek relief from marital respon
sibilities and incompatibilities in the
courts. Oregon, too, has its record in
the divorce business, to which Umatilla
county contributes her share. Just now
attention is called to a couple of Weston
"kids" who were united in marriage in
May of this year, separated in July, and
recently employed attorneys to air their
'family troubles" in divorce proceed
ings before the court.
Evidently the Union Republican has
been driven to the last entrenchment
in the county seat fight. In its issue of
last week a proposition to organize a
new county is given scare-head promi
nence and space to the extent of three
columns. The article went as fair read
ing matter and made good for along
side stuff in contract position for patent
medicine ads, but the logic of the prop
osition fell short. The Republican will
have a trying time in giving good rea
son for adding the cost of maintaining
two county governments in a territory
embracing taxable property of sufficient
value to pay the cost of one county
government, and this at an excessive tax
each year. True, the town of Union
may be an exception, for personal in
. terests sometimes make residents of a
town look through a very narrow chan
nel. We read that Russia's 110,000,000 and
more of people are comparatively secure
and content under despotism. Why?
Because, while they are illiterate, ignor
ant, degraded, as a rule they have
enough to eat and drink. They are
superstitious, it is true, but religious
superstition is not sufficient to make
millions of people submit to a govern
ment that engenders starvation through
taxation. Russia's rulers have been
shrewd; they have not tried to make
their ignorant, illiterate people intelli
gent, but they have been careful so to
govern that the people would not rebel
yelling "Bread or blood." Nobody be
comes a nihilist in Russia save an edu
cated man, who ia a political enthusiast
or is a member of the nobility who has
become, through disappointed official
ambition in the navy or army or civil
service, a bitter, vindictive malcontent.
"It is to be hoped that the outcome of
the hurvesting operations just beginning
in this county will maintain the usual
good reputation Union county has al
ways sustained as a sure crop pro
ducer." Elgin Recorder.
Here in Umatilla county there is
nothing "to be hoped" tor as to sure
crop production. The crop, as ever be
fore, is here as usual, and the only ques
tion is to save it in proper shape. Forty
and fifty bushel yields in the vicinity of
Athena are the rule this year and not
the exception.
"Here is ono of the phases," snjs the
East Oregonian, "of all exceptions
which the people overlook: Everybody
rendering service to expositions, except
ing the newspapers, are paid for such
service, and yet the newspapers do all
the genuine exploitation work. Every
commissioner sent out to stir up interest
and secure aid for the expositions are
paid princely salaries and are wined and
dined. Eyery active officer and agent
draws good pay; superintendents of
work, of exhibits, of buildings, features
and departments all draw handsome
salaries. Appropriations are made for
all legitimate services excepting that
chief service, upon which the very life
of the exposition depends that of advertising."
The Press is in receipt of the current
number of the New England Conserva
tory Magazine, published by the New
England Conservatory of Music, at
Boston, Mass. The magazine contains
much that will be of interest to music
ians and students of music.
A talented and even brilliant member
of congress has exhibited himself on the
streets of Washington during the last
week in a stats of conspicuous inebriety
in other words, fighting drunk.
Dissolution Notice.
The partnership heretofore existing
between A. Kunkel and John F. and E.
D. Haligus at Pendleton and Athena,
Oregon, is hereby dissolved by mutual
consent, John F. and E. D. Haligus re
tiring from the firm. All debts of the
above named Arm will be paid by A.
Kunkel and all moneys due the firm are
payable to the successor of the above
firm, A. Kunkel, who will hereafter con
duct the business at Pendleton, Oregon.
E. D. Haligus,
J. F. Haligus,
A. Kunkel.
Indigestion.
With its companions, heart burn,
flatulence, torpidity of the liver, con
stipation, palpitation of the heart, poor
blood, headache and other nervous
symptoms, sallow skin, foul tongue, of
fensive breath and a legion of other ail
ments, is at once the most widespread
and destructive malady among the
American people. The Herbine treat
ment will cure all these troubles. 50c
bottle. Sold by Wm. McBride.
Cheerfully Recommended for Rheuma
tism. O. G. Higbee, Danville, Ills., writes
Dec. 2, 1901: "About two years ago I
was laid up for four months with rheu
matism. I tried Ballard's Snow Lini
ment; one bottle cured me. I can
cheerfully recommend it to all suffering
from like affliction." 25c, 50c, $1.00.
Sold by McBride.
v A Secret Method.
I use a secret method for the painless
extraction of teeth which I have used
for a number of years with continued
success. It does not cause any soreness
of mouth or gums, or any sickness or
after effects whatever; is perfectly safe
and takes immediate effect when ap
plied around a tooth. Dr. Sponogle,
dentist. '
Personally Conducted Excursion to 8t.
Louis.
The O. R. k N. will on August 10 run
a tourist Bleeper from Walla Walla to
St. Louis via the Denver k Rio Qrande
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
bb early as possible to W. C. Dibble,
Agent.
O. R. & N. Company, Walla Walla.
Itrutally Tortured.
A case came to light that for persist
ent and unmerciful torture has perhaps
never been equaled. Joe Qolobick 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 Wm. McBride, drug
gist. One Lady's Recommendation Sold Fifty
. Boxen of Chamberlain's Stomach
aud Liver Tablets.
I have, I believe, sold fifty boxes of
Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tab-1
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 Teeth.
To follow the natural contour of the
face in arranging artificial teeth on
platea so that they will give the most
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.
Night Was Her Terror.
"I would cough nearly all night long"
writes Mrs. Cbas. Applegate, of Alex
andria, Ind., "and could hardly get any
sleep. 1 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 $1 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. Gulledge, 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.
W.W.RAYMOND
Grain Dealer
Buys Grain at all points at the
Highest Market Price.
Grain Bags
for Sale
Standard Calcuttas or the Port
land Green Stripe which are the
beet grain Backs on the market.
Either kind at 6 cts. delivered
at any railroad station or Biding in
the county. Return what you do
not use. - - -
BAKER-BO YEE BANE BLDG-
Walla Walla, - - Washington.
Phone Main 365. P. O. box 134.
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
VM. McBRIDE,
leading Drag-gist
5
VfO seasonable
j redLSOimble
ffi
11AKI
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 Countei
North Side Main Street, P. n. TIED EM AN, Proprietor
W- yi Fine Wines, Liquors
x and Cigars
BETZ BEER
, Choice Bottled Goods
Club Room.
SALOON SAM BOOHER, - - Proprietor.
FIRS1 NETIONSL
it H
. C Adams, President.
J Kirk, viee-rrestaeni.
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CAPITAL STOCK.
STTBPI.T7S, -
Proper attention given to
and domestic
S.Lrow, Cashier,
f7
Foley's Honey m Tar
for cblldrtn.safe.surc No opiates.
.. Paintim
Paper Hanging, Wall Tinting, Sign
Writing, etc., satisfaction guaranteed by
Robinson k 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. Killer, 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 4
ST. NICHOLS HOTEL
J. E. FROOME, prop.
It?
Only First-class Hotel in
the City.
Iff
THE ST. NICHOLS '
r one that can accommodate
commercial travelers.
Can be leeomended for Its clean and
well ventilated rooms.
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COS. MAI5 AND THIBD, ATBXNA, Or.
Athena
fire Insurance
Agency
ONLY THE BEST COM
PANIES TO INSURE IN
0. C. CHAMBERLAIN, Agent
Notary Public and Conveyancer.
BENK OF STHENE i
u. a. Barrett, i
P. K. Colburn, V Directors &
. ... .
$ 00,000
12.500
collections. Dealt In foreljn
exchange.
I.M.Kkmp, Assistant Cashier
Bucks
I p53 iy'"u--asCl
The "Behind the Times" merchant only buys new things twice a year,
spring and fall, but we buy all the time; always have new goods here, on the
way and ordered. As we are receiving new goods every day, you will find
something new every time you come, and always in the latest and best designs
and patterns. Our stock is as complete as you can find in this section, and
each department is in charge of a competent manager who will consider it
a favor to show you his stock, and you will be under no obligation to buy
when you get through.
The past week we have received new things in every department, crock
ery, furniture, carpet and hardware, so you will find something new the next
time you come. We want your trade and assure you that we will make your
trading here both pleasing and profitable. We believe by our success that
this assertion is true, for Walla Walla is not so large but what we would have
been found out long ago if this was not the best and most profitable trading
place in town when you want to purchase anything to furnish the home. Let
us prove this to you when you are again in Deed of anything in our lines.
"Cold Club" News
No. 010436 for $10.00 has not been
3rd in which to present it.
lSText Door
to
the
Post Office
THE DAVIS-KASER CO.
Everything to Furnish the
Home.
Walla Walla, Washington
Qnft rj QVlQim Paint, Oil, Glass, Varnish, Brushes, Etc. Plumbing
UOD U. UllCUp PENDLETON, OREGON.
CHARLES GAY
...Dealers in...
Candies, Nuts, Fruits, Tobaccos, Cigars
KRESH BREAD, PIES, CAKES, ETC.
NARKAUS BROTHERS'
MEAT MARKET
Fresh Meats. Only
the Best is Good,
fltIltItlatIltlCf !
ROGK SPRINGS
SPECIAL RATES
A. M G1L,L,IS, -
COIL
iiititasiis itaoicsaicssi ti saatacacatsa tiiti"
Always
Something
Hew -
presented.
Holder has until August
2nd Hand
Department
One Block
; "East ..
Everything
For
House Keeping
Purposes
. JV,
Baker & folsom
The Complete House Furnishers, Main
St., next to Postoffice, Pendleton.
ED. BARRETT,
CONTRACTOR & BUILDER
Estimates furnished on all kluds
of buildings. Satisfaction Guaranteed.
Office at New Lumber Yard, Athena.
SItl8BwflIB
& GOr.lBERLAfID I
ON CAR LOTS i
Athena, Oregon