The Athena press., November 29, 1907, Image 1

Athena Merchants
Treat you Square
Athena Merchants
Carry Big Stocks
Buy Your Groceries from Your Home Grocer
VOLUME XIX.
ATHENA. UMATILLA COUNTY. OREGON. FRIDAY. NOVEMBER 29. 1907.
NUMBER 72
ESTABLISHED 1865
Preston-Parton Milling Company
Floor is made iu Athena, by Atbeua labor, la the latest
and beat equipped mill iu the west, of tbe best seleoted
Bluest em wheat grown anywhere. Patronize home
industry. Your grocer sells Amerioan Beauty for
$4 H) s
Merchant Millers
Athena, Oregon.
jrfll R. J. BODDY
C Iff) WHOLESALE BUTCHER
$A, 'f ' Makes a Specialty of furnishing
Meat' in Large Quantities.
"W First-class stock, Reasonable price
THE TUM-A-LUM LUMBER GO.
H. O. Mansfield, Manager
Athena, Oregon
BUILDING
7 AND
Yards at Walla Walla, Toubhet and Lowden, Wash.
Athena, Adams and Freewater, Oregon.
What Makes it the Popular Route Fast?
The Northern Pacific Railway
ever has in mind the comfort of its patrons. Its through trans
continental trains are composed of new and modern equipment
which is kept in perfeot condition. The latest improvements are
found in day coaches, in standard Pullman sleeping cars and in
dining and observation cars. None but the most competent, civil
and obliging employes are in oharge.
The company tries to make the journey of its patrous pleasant
and its efforts are appreciated.
INQUIRE OF LOCAL AGENTS
The Northern Pacific Railway
A. D. CHARLTON, A. G. P. A., Nor, Pao. Ry., Portland, Ore.
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and Grain Buyers
Waitsburg, Wash.
MATERIAL
FUEL
FOR FULL INFORMATION
most Choice the Market affords in
ABLES
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IN B IG HERE
Union Church Services In Athena
Stores Close-Masquerade Ball
at Opera House..
.Thanksgiving day was observed oy
all Athena. Friends visited friends,
and tbe nsual homecoming of relatives
to be present at the festal board was
noted in many instances and general
good cheer prevailed.
Stores and business houses observed
the day by dosing and bat little busi
ness was transacted, only a few pur
chases were made, and these from
meat markets and grooers.
Tbe hotels served sumptuous Thanks
giving dinners to their guests, and a
number of home dinner parties were
in evidence. .
A Union Thanksgiving churoh ser
vice was held at the Christian ohuroh
in the evening at 7 :S0 o'clock. Rev.
Israel Pntman, pastor of tbe Methodist
Episoopal ohurcb, preached the ser
mon and the united choirs of tbe
oity rendered an appropriate song
I service.
Tbe young people, to excellent musio
' furnished by tbe La Braohe orchestra,
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in masKS ana guttering, reepieuuaui
costumes, tripped tbe light fantastio
until the wee ems' hours.
Funeral of Mrs. McDonald.
. Mrs. Mary McDonald, wife of Neil
MoDonald of Adams, died at her
home Sunday morning, November 24,
after an illness of several months dur
ation. Funeral services were con
ducted at 10 a. m. on November 26 at
the MoDonald home, and from there
a large company of friende accom
panied the remains to Weston where
the body was interred. Mrs. McDon
ald's maiden name was Cameron and
she was born in Tiree in Argyleshire,
Sootland, October 22, 1838.
Valuable Dogs Shot.
"Roque," the valuable birddog
owned by Fay Le Grow came home
Sunday jsrith a broken leg. The limb
bad been shattered by a bullet fired
from a "22" rifle. Dr. Plamondon
has set the leg in a plaster cast and
"Roque" who is a patient patient,
seams, io be doing as well as could be
expected, under the circumstances.
"Bingo," a collie, also owned by Mr.
Le Qrow has been missing for several
days and the supposition is that he
has been killed.
Cars on the N. P.
A special train came in Sunday over
tbe Northern Paoiflo and distributed
cars along the branoh to be loaded
with wheat Ten oars were left on
the siding at Grandview and Athena's
allotment consisted of five. Three
oarloads of flour was taken by the
special at the Preston-Parton Mill.
Holiday Greeting
The. happy Christmas time is fast
approaobing, and again we take
pleasure in inviting you to inspect
our new and well selected line of
Watohee, Clooks, Jewelry, Solid
Silver and plated ware, Cut Glass,
Fountain Pens, Etc. Do not forget
that we pride ourselves ou our good
goods and low prices. We make
our reputation on euoh goods as
Roger 1817 and Community
Silverware
the finest in the world. In watches,
I oarry only the best makes,
Howard, Hamilton, Wal-
tham, Hamden movements,
With a large line of Gold and Gold
filled oases, to select from.
V. II. COOLIDGE
Jeweler
POHNE
MAIN 83
Athena, Oregon
PHI A DRAIN
R. & N. Force Engaged In Cut
ting a Channel Across the Low
er End of Main Street.
That the O. R. & N. company re
alizes the perilous situation in whioh
its Athena yards and depot grounds is
confirm ted in periods of freshets and
high watei is evidenced by tbe exten
sive preparations now being made to
counteract any possible damage from
future floods.
A foroe of men has been at woik
this week digging a channel aoioss tbe
lower end of Main street, just east of
tbe depot The channel is 5 feet wide
and six feet deep. It was lined with
heavy timbers on top, sides and bottom
the top being covered to conform with
the regulation street grade as to con
tour, material, etc
This channel is supposed to take care
of water coming down tbe flat on the
east side of tbe tracks and depot build
ing. Last winter and during the early
spring when high water put the Pendleton-Spokane
line out of commission,
tbe yards and depot platform were un
der water and considerable damage re
sulted to the track. One morning,
passenger train No. 8 arrived in
Athena and proceeded beyond Weston
and was forced to return, owing to
track being washed out beyond. Tbe
train reaohed here and was tied up for
several days but finally got back to
Pendleton and it was just 30 days be
fore the company could repair the
branoh line and No 8. again whistled
for Athena.
Mail and passengers were transport
ed overland between Athena and Pen
dleton and from Atbeua to Walla
Walla during that period. At one
time 85 saoks of mail was received at
the Athena post office for distribution.
PHELPS STATES HIS POSITION
He Will File' Prosecutions Against
Pendleton Saloonmen.
When the holidays are declared oil,
whioh is said will occur Monday, one,
if not more of the Pendleton salooumen
will faoe a charge of violating tbe
Sunday closing law, unless all signs
fail, says the East Oreconian. It is
now known that charges against at
least one saloon have been made before
the district attorney and it is expeotod
that an information will be filed by
Mr. Phelps as soon as tbe holidays are
over with.
When questioned upon tbe subject
this afternoon Mr. Phelps admitted
that some information concerning a
Sunday violation had been furnished
him. Ho then deolared that if suffi
cient evidence should be forthcoming,
whioh be understood would be a
charge would be made.
He does not wish to file a charge
now beoause it would be impossible to
try tbe oase during tbe holiday period
and ai the aooused is a permanent res
ident tbe case enn easily be resumed.
"In tbe event of a change in tho
city administration of Pendleton will
your course regarding' gambling and
saloon closing be the same as it has
been during the past administration?"
Mr. Phelps was asked.
"It certainly will," replied that of
ficial. "The city admnistration has
absolutely nothing to do with tbis
office, exoepting that it is the duty of
tbe police to report violations of state
laws to me. In tbe past I have noti
fied the Pendleton police to this effect
and also the peace offloers in all tbe
other towns of tbe county. I have in
formed them that should they fail to
report violations of state laws to me I
will prosecute tbem for malfeasance in
office.
"Pendleton is in just tbe the same
class as far as I am concerned as all
the other towns. Local officers must
report- state law violations, whioh
means violations of tbe gambling law
and Sunday closing law as well as
others. Gambling in tbis county is
olosed for good."
Big Revival Closed.
Sunday night marked tbe close of
tbe revival services which have been
conducted for the past mouth in Walla
Walla. During Rev. Hart's stay in
that city 800 persons went forward
seeking salvation. Of these 600 were
converted. Aside from tbis the finan
cial part of the meetings was gratify
ing. In all, 2300 was raised, $800 of
tbis was devoted to paying for tbe tab
ernacle and the rest went toward pay
ing the salaries of tbe evangelists.
i Saw Mills Stop Work.
Fred Flint returned from Seattle
Tuesday evening and will spend tbe
winter in Athena. He was employed
in a Seattle saw mill, which closed
down, throwing its employees out of
work. A number of mills on tbe
Sound have closed down during tbe
past few weeks.
Horses for Sale.
Six good teams for sale at low fig-
ure. for cash only. Horses run from
1100 to 1600 pounds and are thorough
ly reliable. Enquire at N. P. Depot.
COULD
Four Jurymen Believed Steve Adams
Guilty of Murder In the
First Degree.
The jury in tbe Steve Adams mur
der oase was discharged at 5:45 o'clock
Sunday aftemoou, being unable to
agree on a verdiot, ; after being out
since 8:30 o'olook Saturday night.
Tbe jury stood eight for acquittal and
font for conviction. Jurymen J. F.
House, Charles Dittemore, D. W. Gar
wood and S. A. Varnuni were the four
men who believed Steve Adams guilty
of the murder of Fred Tayler in the
Marble Creek distriot of Shoshone
county, Idaho, in August, 1904.
Five ballots were taken, all with
tbe same result The jury was ready
to report with attorneys for both sides
and it was agreed to keep the jury out
a little longer.
Clarence Darrow, ohiof counsel for
Adams, tried to obtain concession of
bail for Adairs and of immunity from
arrest by Colorado authorities until
tbe lyler.case Is disposed of. No prom
ise was given him. Sheriff Bailey of
Shoshone county arrived with a. war
rant for tbe arrest of Adams on tbe
charge of murdering Ed Boule, near
tbe same place and at about tbe same
time the Tyler murder occurred.
It is understood that Adams is not
to be taken to Colorado at present and
that tbe state will not oppose offorts
to get bail tor Adams iu tbe Tyler
case. Darrow will later make an ap
plication for bail for his client.
Hawley. chief counsel for the state,
deolared the disagreement of the jury
will have no effeot on tbe prosecution
of the Tvler oase again, nor will it less
en the efforts of the state to prosecute
in other oases wherein Western Feder
ation of Miners officials and prominent
members are defendants. Hawley is
disappointed at tbe verdiot. Darrow
says the defense expeoted an aoquittal.
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Masquerade Eutertainments.
A masquerade skating party, a
Thanksgiving masquerade ball and a
oharaoter paity have been principal
features sooially, in Athena, tho past
weok. Wednesday night the young
folks glided around tbe rink in gor
geous costumes and Thursday night
tbe Masquerade ball took plaoe in tbe
Athena opera h'o'hse,' and tonight in
glittering array, the members of tbe i
Friday Night Skating Club will repre
sent historic characters.
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Line.
. , Mew High Line.
AAuother valuable improvement has
been added to tbe eftioient rural tele
phone system centering in Athena.
Line No. 26, is now a complete high
line, tbe construction work being com
pleted Monday. This line accommo
dates a large number of patrons, and
extends northwest of town. '
RECEIVER WANTED FOR MINE
Application Alleges Highlands Gold
Mines Co. Is Insolvent.
An application for tbe appointment
of a reoeiver for tbe Highlands Gold
Mines Co,, of Baker county has been
filed in tbe federal court by Douglas
W. Bailey, of this city, as attorney for
H. J. Shultz, of Walla Walla and
about 30 Montana stook holders iu the
mine. Tbis is one of tbe prominent
mining properties in the state, is val
ued at $100,000 and has been tbe'ib
jeot of much litigation.
It is alleged in tbe application that
Judge Crawford of La Grande has con
federated with tbe directors to obtain
judgment against tbe mine upon an
alleged fictitious claim of $20,000, tbe
purpose being to obtain possession of
the property. Of this claim, $10,000
is Crawford's bill for service rendered
as attorney for tbejeorporation and tbe
remainder is alleged to be dne tbe di
rectors. The application alleges tba' tbe
company is insolvent and asks for a
receiver to take charge and hold tbe
property until tbe court issues a final
decree. It will be argued befoie Judgo
Wolvertou Wednesday.
Hog Killing Time.
Hog-killing time is here and butch
ering is now tbe occupation being fol
lowed by the average farmer. A. L.
Swaggart slaughtered fifteen bead this
week and many of bis town friends
were remembered with geuerons dona
tions of spare ribs and backbones.
Teachers at La Grande.
Over 200 teachers are in attendance
at tbe state teachers' institute at La
Grande this week. J. H. E. Soott of
tbis oity is attending tbe institute aud
in cousoqaenco members of tbe eighth
grade have vaoation this week.
Mothers with little children need no
longer fear ctoup, colds or whooping
cougb. Dees Laxative Cough Syrup
tastes good. It works off the cold
through the bowels, clears tbe head.
Guaranteed. Sold fay Pioneer Drug
Store.
'For Sale A good heating stove,
Lorng wood. Enquire at tbe Press
office.
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Charged With Maliciously Securing a
Warrant to Search Weston
Residence and Bank.
Tbe famous Mabel Warner is again
figuring iu the courts. This time tho
neice of the late J. W. Young, whose ;
estate she claims is hers, started a
bunch of trouble for herself, her hus
band and one Craddick, a doteotive in
ber employ, by scouring a warrant in
Justioe Riobard's court to searoh tbe
resideuoes of A. Phillips and Chnope
Rojjers, and the Farmers' Bank f
Weston. The warrant was issued by
Justioe Richards, on what ho consider
ed sufficient allegations made by Mrs.
Warner and her deteotive, Craddiok.
Mrs. Warner was after papers which
she alleged belonged to her. The
Phillips house at Weston was searched,
but at the Farmer's Bank of Weston
Mrs. Warner was blocked when Justioe
Riohardssaw fit to recall tbe warrant.
Tbis put an end to Mrs. Warner's
round. Tbe next came from tbe other
side when Mrs. Warner; her husband
and tbe detective were brought before
a Justioe court in Pendleton to answer
to the oharge of having seoured a
searoh warrant with malioious intent
Tbey were placed nndor a cash bond
of $300 eaob, to appear for preliminary
examination.
This is but another act in tbe con
test oase for the J. W. .Young estate.
Mrs. Warner has been tried in the cir
cuit court for forging a will and the
case long ago assumed more than a
state-wide notoriety.
A second complaint, filed by the
Weston bank, has been made against
the Warners. In this complaint tbe
same oharge is made that is alleged in
the other complaint, that of securing a
searoh warrant with malioious intent.
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At the Opera House.
Last Saturday evening many attrao-.
tious were going ou the Christian
fair, Methodist revival, I. O. O. F.,
skating rink, and Dr. Coon at the
Opera House. Those who braved tbe
weather and beard Dr. Coon, expressed
themselves as well pleased, and gave
tbe doctor a oordial invitation to re
turn and leoture again, some who had
come from Weston to hear tbe leoture
wanted him to oome there and speak.
Stoves That Burn Sawdust.
In Jarman's Department Store and
at tbe St Nichols Hotel have recently
been installed heating stoves that
thrive on saw dust fuel. Tbe owners
of tbe new stoves pronounce them to
be an unqualified sucoess. Tbe beat
eis burn an economical fool, for saw
dust at present costs but little money
aud once filled with it, the stoves can
be so regulated as to give out a satis
factory, even beat.
In the Recorder's Court.
Claud Estes was fined $50 in Record
er Riobard's court Monday morning as
tbe result of a fight in the Corner Sa
loon Friday night, between Estes,
Clarenoe La Brasche aud Cbas. Gay.
In tbe fracas, Thomas, one of the pro
prietors was struok by Estes, and it
was on complaint of the saloon man
that Lstes was fined.
Appendicitis
Is due in a large measure to abuse of
tbe bowels, by employing drastic pur
gatives. To avoid all danger, use only
Dr. King's New Life Pills, tbe safe
gentle 1 cleansers and invigorators.
Guaranteed for headache, bilioosnemt,
maleiia aud jaundice, at Wm. Mc
I Bride's drug store. 2&e.