The Athena press., August 26, 1904, Image 2

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ATHENA, AUGUST 26, 1904
Eastern Oregon cattle and sheep rais
ers cannot look to the immediate future
with any assurance that prices of beef
and mutton will materially advance or
even hold up to present values, says the
Times-Mountaineer. The ranges are
well stocked, and it will be necessary for
owners to unload a considerable amount
of both cattle and sheep in order to re
duce their herds and flocks to what can
be cared for next winter. And this con
dition prevails not alone in Eastern Ore
gon but all over the range country,
therefore there will be large numbers
of animals thrown upon the market.
But owing to the strikes in the eastern
packing houses the demand will be lim
ited and consequently prices must be
low until after the strike is settled. By
reason of the strike packers have lost
large sums of money, and they will,
when the market opens up again, seek
to make themselves whole by keeping
down the price of live stock.
In the light, sandy soil districts of the
Northwest, and also in the Alberta
country, much of the plowing is being
done with steam for motive power. In
comparison the cost of steam plowing
would appear to be less than plowing
done by horses. By way of illustration,
it takes 20 horses to pull five double
disc plows. The horses would cost
$1,750, the five plows (150, making an
aggregate of 82,000 to start with. The
five double diso plows do not plow as
much ground as a 10-disc steam plow.
It requires 5 men to run the horse plows
and the same number to run the Bteain
plow. The feed for 20 horses would off
set the expense of coal and water for the
steam plow. The test comes when it is
found that the price of plowing is re
duced by the steam plow. Already con
tracts are made at $1.25 per acre.
Governor Qeer likes to see foolhardy
people risk their lives, but he would
have a law made to deny him this pas
time. In the Salem Statesman the gov
ernor says: A sense of sorrow is natur
ally felt for the poor fellow who lostrhis
lifo while looping the loop at Salt Lake,
but since it is the fate awaiting every
foolhardy rattlebrain who pursues such
means of livelihood, perhaps the sooner
the lesson is impressed on those who are
loft the better. Is there not a point in
these unnatural exhibitions of idiotic
physical risks beyond which the law
should say men should not publicly go?
The writer never fails to witness such
freaks but thinks they should be pro
hibitedin the interest of the fellow
who doesn't know enough not to do it.
Here's another one from bleeding
Kansas: A young graduate in law who
had had some experience iu New York
City, wrote to a practitioner in Arkansas
to inquire what chances there was in
that section for such a one as he de
scribed himself to be. llesuid: "lam
a republican in politics, and an honest
young lawyer." The reply that came
discouraged him, for the old practition
er answered: "If you are a republican
the game law here will protect you, and
if you are an honest lawyer you will
have no competition."
Now comes another expert who says
the Panama canal excavation cannot be
finished before 1905. The beauty of a
prophecy of this kind is that it may take
at least six or seven years to prove its
falsity.
The national banks of the country are
very generally adopting the practice of
operating savings departments in con
nection with their regular business. In
quiries as to the right of a national bank
to operate such a department have been
received by the comptroller, who finds
nothing in the law to interfere with a
national bank engaging in the business
of a savings bank and accepting deposits
subject to special contract. National
Banker.
Inventor Holland sayj that men will
soon be able for $10 apiece to buy a set
of wings with which it will be possible
to fly 100 miles an hour. Get in your
order early and avoid provoking delays.
Mr. Holland should go to some reliable
medium and call up the late Darius
Green.
" What did the Wogglebug say?" He
woggled and woggled and this was his
lay: "Woodski, old man, you're foxy
and gay; but Athena is corraling her
share of baled hay. Wind up your
thinktank you grouchy old jay, and give
us another bias kloshe roundelay."
For neutral powers another correct
definition of war is that it is a nuisance.
Resolutions.
Hall of Mignonette Eebekah Lodge
No. 86,1. O. O. F..
Whereas, it has pleased the Grand
Guardian of the universe in His all wise
providence to call from earth to man
sions in the skies Mrs. B. F. King,
mother of our esteemed brother, W. M.
King, and
Whereas, we being deeply concious of
the loss he is called upon to sustain,
therefore be it
Resolved: That we sincerely condole
with him m this bis hour of sad afflic
tion, and we would, however, commend
him to a higher source of consolation
and comfort and that he look to the
great beyond when the sundered ties of
the family circle are reunited.
Resolved: That a copy of these reso
lutions be spread upon our minutes, a
copy presented to our brother, and a
copy handed the Press for publication.
Mis. Lizzie Stamper,
Mrs. Mary Sharp,
Miss Stella Anderson.
Beautiful Columbia River Voider.
The passenger department of the O,
R. & N. Co. has just issued a beautiful
and costly panoramic folder entitled
"The Columbia River, Through the
Cascade Mountains to the Pacific
Ocean." From Arlington to Portland
and from Portland to the Pacific ocean
every curve of the river and every point
of interest are shown, while Mt. Hood,
Mt. Adams and Mt. St. Helens, per
petually covered with snow, stand out
in all their beauty. On the back of the
map is an interesting story in detail of
the trip from Huntington to Portland,
and from Portland to the ocean, not
overlooking the beaches and San Fran
cisco trip by ocean. A copy of this folder
may be secured by sending four cents in
stamps (to pay postage) to A. L. Craig,
general passenger agent of the O. R. &
N., Portland, Or. By sending the ad
dress of some friend in the east and four
cents in postage, the folder will be
promptly mailed.
Curei Solatia.
Rev. W. R. Riley, L. L. D., Cuba,
New York, writes: "After 15 days of
excruciating pain from sciatic rheuma
tism, under various treatments, I was
induced to try Ballard's Snow Lina
ment; the first application giving my
first relief and the second entire relief.
I can give it unqualified recommenda
tion. 25c, 50c and $1 at.th'e Palace drug
store.
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.
Pleaiaut and Most Effective.
T. J. Chambers, Ed. Vindicator, Lib
erty, Texas, writes Dec. 25, 1902: "With
pleasure and unsolicited by you, I bear
testimony to the curative power of Bal
lard's Snow Linament. I have used it
in my family and can cheerfully affirm
it is a most effective remedy for rheuma
tism. 25c, 50c and $1. Sold by Ym.
McBride.
Put an End to it All.
A grievous wail oftimes comes as a re
sult of unbearable pain from over taxed
orgaus. Dizziness, backache, liver
complaint and constipation. But thanks
to Dr. King's New Life Pills. They are
gentle but thorough. Only 25c. Guaran
teed W. McBride.
Dairy for Sale.
The only dairy route in Athena, to
gether with 15 good milch cows is of
fered for sale at a reasonable price. This
is a paying proposition. Call on or ad
dress Harvey Caton, Athena, Oregon.
Wood for Sale.
Five hundred cords of selected 16-
inch slab wood at $1.50 per cord; 300
cords of 4 foot wood at tl-75 per cord
in mill yard at Fletcher's Mill.
Suicide Prevented.
The startling anouncement that a pre
ventive of suicide had been discovered
will interest many. A run down system
or despondency invariably precede sui
cide and something has been found that
will prevent that condition which makes
suicile likely. At the first thought of
self destruction take Electric Bitters.
It being a great tonic and nervine will
strengthen the nerves and build up the
system. It's also a great stomach,
kidney and liver regulator. Only 50c.
Satisfaction guaranteed by W. McBride.
The Death Penalty.
A little thing sometimes results in
death. Thus a mere scratch, insignifi
cant cuts or puny boils have paid the
death penalty. It is wise to have Buck
len's Arnica Salve ever handy. It's the
best salve on earth and will prevent
fatality when burns, sores and piles
threaten. Only 25c at the Palace drug
store.
W.W. RAYMOND
Grain Dealer
Buys Grain at all poiots at the
Highest Market Price.
Grain Baas
for Sale -
Standard Calcuttas or the Port
land Green Stripe which are the
beet grain sacks on the market.
Either kind at 6 cts. delivered
at any railroad station or siding in
the county. Return what you do
not use. - - -
BAKER-B0YER BANE BLDG.
Walla Walla, - - Washington.
Phone Main 365. P. O. box 134.
21
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 ,
j I reiiSOiaJIc
PURE RYE WIIISKY 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. H. TIEDEMAN, Proprietor
yf Fine. Wines, Liquors
and Cigars
y V BETZ BEER
jChoice Bottled ;Goods
V Club Room.
SALOON rSAM BOOIIER, - - Proprietor.
FIRST NMORSL
H. O. Adams, President.
T.J Kirk.Vlce-Prestdeut.
CAPITAL STOCK,
SURPLUS, -
Proper attention given to
and domestic
F . 3. L Quow, Cashier,
Foley's Honey and Tar
tor children.safe.sure. Afo opiates.
. . Painting . .
Paper Hanging, Wall Tinting, Sign
Writing, etc., satisfaction guaranteed by
Robinson A 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 i
ST. NICHOLS HOTEL
" J. E. FRpOME, prop.
nr
Only First-class Hotel in
I the City.
I Iff
: THE ST. NICHOLS
4 is the only one that can accommodate
commercial travelers.
in
Can be leoomended for its clean and
well ventilated rooms.
LOR. MAIN AND THIBD, ATBKNA, llr.
Athena
fire Insurance
Agency
ONLY THE BEST COM.
PANIES TO INSURE IN
0. G. CHAMBERLAIN, Agent
Notary Public and Conveyancer.
BUM OF ETHERS i
C. A. Barrett.)
5
P. E. Colburn, -Directors
r . S. Leu row, j
$ 60,000
12.500
collection. Deals in foreign
exchange.
I. At. Kite, Assistant Cashier
Pi hp
There probably isn't a reader of this newspaper who will
not want to buy some house furnishing article or other be
tween now and the holidays. So, 'tis proper for a store that
feels quite sure that it is better able to serve you than any
other to have a word with you at about this time.
As things go in Walla Walla (and they certainly go to suit
us) the Davis-Easer store has made probably the greatest suc
cess of all stores here. At least we have tried hard and earn
estly to do everything in the world that would ordinarily bring
success to a store.
The rapid almost phenomenal increase in our business
would indicate that we are at least pleasing a great majority of
the buying public; and, for this we feel highly gratified and
thankful. Our customers always come the second and the
third time, and this of course is the basis of our success.
We want to, therefore, talk to those who have not tried
trading here as yet. We want to say to you, TRY. If we do
not make your trading both pleasant and profitable we incur a
great business risk. At least that is the way we figure it, for
to have a disappointed customer is about the worst thing that
can happen td a store. You can rest assured, therefore, that
you will like your trading here when you try. All Davii
Kaser patrons are more than satisfied they are pleased. '
There will from now till the holidays be a whole lot of
valuable, sensible store news from here. It will be news that
thrifty and thinking housewives will appreciate and profit by.
We will make it as interesting as possible.
We'll be right glad and so will yon if you accept this
invitation to be a Davis-Kaser customer.
Next Door
to
the
Post Office
THE DAVIS-KASER CO.
Everything to Furnish the
Home.
Walla Walla, Washington
See C. Sharp
Paint, Oil,
CHARLES GAY
...Dealers in...
Candies, Nuts, Fruits, Tobaccos, Cigars
PRESH BREAD, PIES. CAKES, ETC. ,
NARKAUS BROTHERS'
MEAT MARKET
Fresh Meats, Only
trie Best is Good.
m
ROCK SPRINGS
COAL
SPECIAL RATES ON GAR LOTS i
A. M. GIL,L,IS,
CI9IaIIlf ltItll9BICf IIl9lICltlI
. 5) J ill
2nd Hand
Department
One Block
East
Glass, Varnish, Brushes, Etc. Plumbing
PENDLETON, OREGON.
Everything
For
House Keeping
Purposes
See our stock before you buy.
Baker & folsom
The Complete House Furnishers, Main
St., next to Postoffice, Pendleton.
ED. BARRETT,
CONTRACTOR & BUILDER
Estimates furnished on all kinds
of buildings. Satisfaction Guaranteed.
Office at New Lumber Yard, Athena.
tii9iitittiti eiiB
& COFMRLAUD j
Athena, Oregon 2
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