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1 1 e PKEsa Athenaoregon
ATHENA, JUNE 26 1906
Oue of the largest timber deals ever
consummated in eastern Oregon was
that of 25,000 aores in the John Day
, country by Kennedy J. Hanley from
N. D. Showater of Colfax for (he sum
of $300,000. It ia estimated that this
traot oontains from 800,000,000 to
400,000,000 feet of timber, praotioally
all yellow pine. The timber is in two
bodies of nearly equal size, one ex
tending about ten miles on both sides
of Desolation oreok, with a width of
20 miles. The other is on the middle
fork of tho John Day river, which
flows iuto the main stream about 20
miles bolow Dosolation creek.
Doubtless there Is such a thing as
the newspaper habit whioh oomes to
be a form ot mental 'dissipation and
tends tefweakou the power of olose at
tention and prevents the sort of study
aud conversation whioh leads to intel
lectual growth. That should be a
voided, but no man of today, however
much be may be absorbed in his oc
cupation or however much he may
pride himself on a oulture that consists
ohiofly in knowledge of bygone things,
can't afford to neglect or be ignor
aut of the marvelous daily reoord that
is made in print of the time in whioh
he lives.
While corruption has bcou wide
spread, it has not been nniversal. A
large aud saving part of the commnu
ity is honest aud honorable. Social
progress is ouly sure and lasting when
the average oitizou is ripe for it. That
our citizens aro alive to the dangers
threatening our social and politioul
life and are bravely attempting to
avert those dangers is the best guaran
tee we can have that, at heart, the
nation is souud, houest, solf-rospeuting
uud ulso able to purge itself of cor
ruption. A happy distiuutiou was receutly
made by tho board of aldermen of a
MuNsuohusetts city. The faot was
stated that one of the policemen, in
tho performance of his duty, bad ruin
ed the "pants" of his five-dollar uni
form. The board immediately ap
propriated seven dollars to buy him
a pair of trousers. Thus is virtue ever
rewarded.
The story of the peace pact between
Senator Aldrioh aud President Rooso
velt reminds one of the littlo verse:
"Thero'was a young lady from Niger,
who weut out for a ride with tiger,
Our Carpet
which is now looated on the second floor of our new building oontains
the best showing of floor fabrios that can befouud iu Eastern Washington,
it comprises the latest aud best designs in carpet stylus, embraoiug a
haudsome varioty of Oiiental floral and colorings. Many of the patterns
present novel effects, aud colorings aud a goodly portiou of our attractive
display is eutiroly exclusive. They ure simply works of art. The colors,
patterns aud combinations are exquisite and will chime with any colors of
walls or furniture. Come and select where yon have the largest seleotiou
aud the most reasonable prices.
Use
Our
Rest
Rooms
THE DAVIS-KASER CO.
Everything to Furnish the
Home.
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WALLA WALLA, -:- WASH
They returned from their ride with
the lady inside, and a smile on the
faoe of the tiger." Senator Aldrich
seems to be the wearer of the smile.
Athena leads all other towns in its
efforts to entertain its patrons, to give
them the most and best for thier mon
ey, to accomodate them in every pos
sible way. Bare bargains are frequent
ly offered in many lines and by watch
ing the ads in the paper yon will keep
posted on where to buy.
Canned eggs are being put up in
Wichita, Kan., and sold principally to
the bakeries. They may be all right,
but the hen will continue to be the
most popular oanner.
The Snpreme court takes jurisdic
tion of a Philippine divorce case. In
other words, the Filipinos are in the
Union only when they try to break out
of a anion.
A Comanche Indian has been arrest
ed for trying to kill a tax collector.
Still, some folks contend that the In
dians are becoming civilized.
Tho water of the "immunity bath"
is likely to be pretty badly disoolored
before the inoident is closed.
TATS TO MAKE FLOCK.
Charles Edward Bussel illustrates
Japanese astuteness by the following
revelation made in the July instalment
of "Soldiers of the Common Good,"
in Everybody's Magazine. He says:
"Let me tell yon a little story about
flour. Japan raises some wheat, but
not enough, and for some years she
has imported heavily of American
flour which is our article of principal
export to the Pacific. Years ago
Russia leased from China a certain
ample teritory in Manchuria, now
tapped by the Russian railroad. This
territory contains some of the beet
wheat land in the world nndevelop
ed. The Russians quickly perceived
the wheat possibilities of this region
aud had begun to get it iuto order
and to establish mills and warehouses
when the war came on.
"The silent little brown men, 'the
nation of imitators,' crumpled up the
great Russian power like so much
burned paper, and among the spoils
of their victory was the southern half
of that leased Manohnrian territory
the choioe wheat land, and the rail
road that ran through it.
"That territory can grow wheat
enough to supply all of the present
western Paciflo flour trade.
"The Japanese government is now
engaged in spotting that legion with
flour mills and developing the grow
ing of wheat. In a year or two it will
be ready to produoe flour. bo bony.
The Japanese are never hurried.
Quietly they plan aud scheme; with
wondrous skill they build the trap and
prepare the tools, and when the proper
time comes go forth with certainty to )
skin the prey."
WHAT 91 HAT INSPECTION WOOL1) DO
Here are the provisions iu substance,
of the Beveridge meat inspection
amendment:
It providei for rigid post mortem
inspection of the cattle, swine, sheep
and goats killed for bumau consump
tion iu any state, territory or auy place
nuder the jurisdiction of the Uuited
States, according to the rules of the
Agricultural Department. All meats
found healthful shall be tagged and
all meats found uuhealthful shall be
destroyed.
It provides for reinspectiou when
inspectors think any meat product has
become spoiled and for destroying it,
even if it has passed onoe.
All slaughterers and paokers and all
others engaged iu preparation of meat
products must admit inspectors to all
parts of their establishments.
All ennuiug, reudering, salting and
Department
Make
Your
appointments
Here
packing products are included, and
any products treated with dyes or "de
leterious chemicals or preservatives
shall be condemned.
All establishments must be main
tained in a sanitary manner, accord
ing to the rules and regulations pre
scribed by the Secretary of Agricul
ture. No animal shall be allowed to enter
any killing or paoking establishments
unless they have been inspected and
passed, and none but healthy animals
shall be used.
After January 1, 1907, no railroad
or any other common carrier can tran
sport any meat product not inspected
or passed, and no ship with such art
ioles on board shall be given clearance
papeis, nor can any common carrier
transport any meat product that is not
prepared in an establishment where
specified sanitary conditions do not
, prevail.
All canned, potted or canvassed
meat products shall be labeled as in
spected and passed, and shall not be
offered for sale until so labeled.
Severe penalties are provided for
forgery labels.
Inspection shall be made during
both night and day, but there shall
be no slaughtering in the night except
in case of emergency.
Fees for inspection are fixed.
Packers and dealers in meat prod
ucts are forbidden to offer for sale any
fresh, salted, canned or otherwise
packed meat products that have not
been properly inspeoted and passed.
Penalties are provided for attempts
to bribe inspectors.
Animals slaughtered by farmers on
farms are exempt
Death From Lockjaw.
never follows an injury dressed with
Buoklen's Arnioa Salve. Its antisep
tic and healing properties prevent
blood poisoning. Chas. Oswald, mer
chant, of Rensselaersville, N. Y.,
writes: "It cured Seth Burch, of
this place, of the ugliest sore on bis
neck I ever saw." Cures cuts, wounds,
bnrns and sores. 25o at Win. Mo
Bride's, druggist
Notice.
Sealed bids are invited by the
County Court of Umatilla County
Oregon, 'to be riled with the County
Clerk of said county on or before the
6th day of July 1906,. at 10 o'olook a,
m. for two bridges to be constructed
across Wild Horse creek near Athena,
Oregon. One is to be constructed at a
point known as tbeHarve Caton cross
ing, the other to be constructed at a
point kuown as the Frank Mansfield
orosisng. Said bridges to be con
structed aooording to plans and speci
fications furnished by the County
Clerk upon applioation. The Connty
Court reserves tho right to reject any
and all bids.
Dated this 20th day of June, 1906.
Frank Salinsr, County Clerk.
For Sale Seven quarter sections, six
miles from Helix, half mile from
warehouse; good house, big barn, ma
oihine Bhed, spring water; 137.50 per
aore, two-fifths cash ; long terms.
Lock box 9, Helix, Oregon.
For Sale.
The O. C. Beck place near the
school house is otlered for sale. Good
house, two and one-half lots for sale
cheap. A span of good work horses
will bo taken iu trade. O. C. Beck,
Athena.
Public Notice.
Notice Is hereby Ktven Unit we will nmilv to
the Mayor and common council of the t.'ity ol
Athena, Oregon, at a njeellnsr thereof to be
held on the 2-Jth .lay or July, KKJtl for a
license to sell spirituous, malt and vinous
liquors In less quantities than one quart, said
liquors to be sold only In a buildlniz situated
on the east one-half of lot No. t). In block No
5, ol said city. H. E. Conton. -
G. M. Jonas,
Dated, June 26, 1006. - . Applicants.
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TWO TRAINS EAST DAIY
Through Pullman standard and sleeping
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car dally to Kansas City; through Pullman
tourist sleeping cars, personally conducted,
weekly to Chicago,, with free reclining
chair cars, seats free, to the east daily trom
Pendleton.
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ATHKNA. ORE.
PKPART
Dally.
Walla Walla. Day
ton, Pomeroy, Lew
islou. (Wax. Pull
0:12 a. m.
man, Moscow, the
9.1'.' a.m.
uouer a Aiene dis
trict, Spokane and
ail poiuis north.
Mixed, Willi Wal-
12:30 p u
lo rendicton.
Fast Mall for Pen
dleton, LaUrande,
Baker City, and all
points east via Hun
ttngton.Ore., Also
for Umatilla, Hepp
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4:53 p m
4:3S p, ra
Willamette Vslle.v
jTacoma. Seal lie, all
cHiutiu roims.
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7:03 p m
to Walla Walla j
ar. W. Smith Agent,
Athena
; 1 f til's m.
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ftrnsglo may have been ere she learnt to
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fencc of this link to bind marital lifo
together, the absence of this one plodjro
to mutual affection Is a common disap
pointment. Many unfortunate couples
become estranged thereby. Even if they
do not drift apart, one may read the wholo
extent of their disappointment in the eyes
of such a childless couple when they rest
on the children of others. To them tho
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In many cases of barrenness or child
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the part of tho woman. Dr. Pierce's Fa
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treatment at the Invalids' Hotel and Sur
gical Institute. Buffalo, N. Y., over which
Dr. Pierce of tho "Favorite Prescription"
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In all the various weaknesses, displace
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Dr. Pierce's Pleasant Pellets are the
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-The.
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LIVERY, FEED
and SALE STABLE.
Best Turnouts
In Eastern Oregon
Stock Boarded
by the Day, Week
or Month
(Sp . KING BROTHERS Prop
THE PALACE
DRUG STORE
WM. M'BRIDE, Proprietor.
South Side Main Street, Athena, Ore.
You know your doctor is all right, but
how about the tilling of prescriptions?
Our Prescriptions
are precisely as the doctor ordered
nothing more, nothing lessand
always exactly right.
THE WRIGHT LIVERY
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V.
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GOOD HORSES AND RICS. REASONABLE PRICES
DRIVER FURNISHED WHEN DESIRED-
Horses boarded by the day, week or month
Stables on 2nd street, South of Main street
J. r. Wright, - - Proprietor
Try The
TROY LAUNDRY
For
GOOD WORK
I1ENRY KEENE, Agent,
ATHENA, OREGON.
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Cut flowers
and floral Decorations
RUSH ORDERS WILL - RE
CEIVE PROMPT AT
TENTION. James Wait,
Walla Walla Washington
No. 9 South 2nd St. Phone, 827.
BLACKSMITH AND
REPAIRING SHOP
At II. LUNA, Propiietor.
Shop West ot King's Bam, Athena.
YOUR MONEY BACK
If you are not satisfied with
FURNITURE AND CARPETS
WE SELL. .
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when in Pendleton
Yours
M. A. RADER, - - -
Undertaking Parlors in Connection
ft'
amnanMBBaDnHnnejaunB
Peebler.& Chamberlain
Successors to the Umatilla Implement Co. "
Agricultural Implements
WAGONS, CARRIAGES, ENGINES,
MACHINERY, THRESHERS ETC.
ATHENA.
"Saving at the Spigot
Wasting at the Bung"
to
ivtSu the paint is applied it's too late
L---V;'?Vt. to save. Start right and use ,
It covers more surface, spreads easier, and . lasts
longer than any other prepared paint, or hand-mixed
lead and oil.
CALL
ICGLOK
Umatilla Lumber Yard
X THE
ST. NICHOLS HOTEL
. E. FROOME, prop. J
Only First-class Hotel in
the Citv.
: ... :
THE ST. NICHOLS J
1h Ibe only one that can acoommonBtc ,
commercial travelers.
1 Can beieeomended for Ha cleuo and
well ventilated room.
Cob. Maim and Third, AiusHA.or. 4
PETERSON & PETERSON,
Attorneys-at-Law
A1HENA, - - - OREGON
to please
PENDLETON, OREGON.
CITY MEAT MARKET
C. II. Sherman Prop.
Nothing too good for our pat
rons. We cut the best meat money
can buy. Fish and oysters in
season.1 Give us a trial.
PARKER
& LAKE'S
everything Kir,. I
CIhmh M o il er 11
aud l'u-tu - il h I
SOUTH SirE MAIN ,
STBEfT ATHENA
OREGON
That's what buying poor paint
means. Paint may be low
I priced by the gallpn and be
extravagant to use owing to
its poor covering power
The Sherwin-Williams Paint
MADE TO PAINT BUILDINGS
WITH, OUTSIDE AND INSIDE.
FOR
CARDS'