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About The Athena press. (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942 | View Entire Issue (March 26, 1909)
AN INDEPENDENT NEWSPAPER Six and Eight Pages Every Friday. F. B. Boyd, Publisher. . Application for entrance as 2nd class matter made on July 6, 1907 at the poBtofflce at Athena, Oregon (Juderan Actot Congress of March 8, 1879 Subacrt tlen fttt : p r year, In advanct 12.00 Single copies In wrappers, 6c, and it ia not too much to expect that within another deoade Iowa and ad jacent states will be feeing the effect and enjoying the benefits of splendid highways built at least in part by leg islative appropriation of snch magni tude as the conditions demand. ATHENA. ORE.. MARCH 26 1909 Moie interest is being taken in school matters in Atbena than has been noted in years. The sentiment is strongly in favor of educational pro gress in this city and the taxpayers of the district, almost to a man, stand for better salaries, and the thorough or ganization of a high sobool depart ment. The law enacted by tbe legis lature, providing for a high sobool, maintained by a group of distriots, is one of tbe best educational measures givon the state. By this method two or more districts may combine in sup potting a high sobool. The high school department is separate and distinct from tbe graded departments and its faculty has nothing to do with tbe departments outside of high school work. Tbe high school interferes in oo way with the publio sobool faoilties of the districts in which it is situated, merely drawing its strength from the collective districts iu whioh it is lo cated, from pupils passing out of the eighth grade into high school work. The law provides that one member of tbe sobool board from each district em bra ciug tne high school district as a whole, shall constitute tbe board of directors, administering high sobool affairs. By rising to tbe opportunity whioh this law affords, Atbena has within her grasp tbe chance to estab lish a splendid sobool. But prompt aotiou must te taken. She must at once organize her high school depart ment, so that she will bepiepared to take oare of the pupils who come from the eightu grade this year, ready for high sobool work next yoar. " No fore ing the proposition must be left to tbe country distriots surrounding Atbena. Tbe school here must at once be put on a basis strong enough to draw tbe country distriots to it, in tbe matter of high sobool facilities. Tbe agricultural college at Ames Iowa has finally beeu forced to recog nize tbe hen iu an official manner and a department of poultry has been es tablished. Fowls of tbe most popular strains have been placed in suitable quarters and a thorough test is to be made of their egg producing qualities. An acourate record whioh has been kept on the bens in the experimental flocks shows that during tbe first year one of tbem produced 210 eggs, while tbe same ben has produced 191 eggs in the first 201 days of her second year. At 20 oents a dozen tbe year's produot of this one ben yielded a net profit of $3 after deduoting $1.20 for feed and care. While cone of the other hens has made so good a showing, their re cords in egg production are exception al. The bill of fare for the day con sists of breakfast of oorn which is cov ered with four or five inches of litter and has to be dug out; a, noon a feed of wheat and oats whioh has to be worked for in the same way and at night a warm mash of ground grains, vegetables and seasoning feed in troughs. Fresh water and milk are given daily whil a supply of obar-' coal, grits, oyster shell and meat soraps Is accessible. After mnob bragging and blustering tbe big suit against the Standard Oil oompany has finally come to an in glorious end. This waj the case where Judge Landis handed the oil trust a $29,000,000 fine whioh was reversed iu the oourt of appeals. When tbe re trial was begun, tbe end came quickly. In rapid succession tbe presiding judge ruled out the various contentions of the government and then instructed tbe jury to render a verdict of not guilty. Tbe state of Pennsylvania will make one of tbe most uotable departures in road making known in tbe history of tbe United States, providing the cherished project of Governor Stuart, embodied in a bill pending .in tbe Pennsyvauia legislature is carried out. Governor Stuart's sohome contemplates a oolossal enterprise wbioh will cost millious. Its object is a state highway from Philadelphia to Pittsburg, by way of Harristurg. This publio road is to bo sixty feet wide and the esti mated oost is anywhere from $5,000, 000 to $15,000,000. The lattor est'i mate is made by oppoueuts of tbe measure, who oonleud that suoh n thorougbfute as is proposed could uot be coubtruuted for Inss than $110,000 a mile. But Pennsylvania is uot alone in promulgating vast public highway en terprises through state aid. Now Jer sey has a great rond system, made pos sible by a tax levy and bend arrange ment that difFuses the burden nud CommondH the Boheuie. Something similar is being agitated iu Illinois. Tbe idea is gradually workiug west It begins to look as though tbe two oent fare laws will be numbered among tbe tbings of tbe past. Dowd in Miss issippi the railroads succeeded in con vincing Judge Smith MoPberson that no profit could be made under that fare and accordingly he declared the law invalid. This will give the rail roads a starting point from whioh to attaok similar laws in other states. Pat Oiowe, tbe reformed kidnapper, fell from the water wagon a few days ago. He again announces his re refor mation and will, continue to tell tbe people of tbe wickedness of the world at so much per head. Mr. Rockefeller says he would like to bo young again. Perhaps he sees where he could have made more money. At any rate, tbe weather man will soon be compelled to give us base ball weather. STOCK CONVENTION. Shall we make our city laws a farce just a good practical joke? Or is the city ordinauoe only to give tbe city dads a ohanoe to argue some? That may be tbe purpose of law, but I doubt it. Now let us see. We have what is called a "stock law" or or dinance, in Athena prohibiting stock ruuniug at large. Our good oitizens point to tbe fact that we have good laws, but the trouble seems to be that our cows and horses are not law abid ing oitizens. Too bad, but they are either ignorant of the law, or wilfully disobey it. At any rate they roam the Correct Spring Styles She who desires to be well dressed, and who at the same time is wistful of exercising due regard tor economy, will be pleased to know that this store baa always had distinction of showing first, and at theright time the new, most exolusive, most origiual styles eaoh season offers, in superior assortment, and always at a ruodost ptioe. Style ia sometbiug you can roudily see here, but quality la something that you have to take the storea word for, uutil you have proven yourself. Therefore it's up to you to deal with tho store that has a preutatiou for dependable, trust-worthy merchandise, and open, honest methods. In piece gooda as in ready-to wear goods, this store ia now showiug the largest and moat tuetiopolitau stocks of spring fabrics iu approved styles. A visit to the store at this season of the year is very con vincing of the store's superiority in Assortments, Styles. Qualities, and Lowness of Prices. THE PEOPLES WAREHOUSE Where it pays to trade.. streets promiscuously, tramp up and destroy lawns, (see the lawn at tbe Christian church parsooage)in any way whioh a cow or horse is aooostomed. What shall we do? I suggest that we call a mass meeting of all tbe cows and horses in tbe city, have it presided over hy tbe "old bag of bones" so familiar to us all, read them the laws, and turn tbe enforcement of tbe ordi nance over to tbem. All in favor say "Ayo." Carried! No doubt it would be effective, and besides the cows and horses would know for certain just where they are at in tbe matter of ap propriating lawns for spring and sum mer pasture. Seriously though, I think every law should be enforoed, whether it be a "stook," "cleanup." "water," or any other law. U. Gesagen TRIFLES THAT COUNT. To skim grease from sonp in a hurry use square sheets of clean tissue paper on tbe surface of tbe soup. Lay them on one at a time and lift off lightly and every bit of fat comes off. Icing that has not boiled long enough can be put baok on the fire after it has been mixed in the white of .egg, provided an asbestos mat is used beneath. Do not wear a winter suit that must do duty another season too late in tbe spring. It is more eoonomioal to buy a obeap, lightweight suit rather than risk tbe dust and general sbabbiness of wearing a good olotb on hot days. A box of clean sand kept in tbe kitchen will be found excellent for hasty cleaning of blackened pots, pans and rusty knives. When tbe handles have pulled off the lids of pots or pans out a spool in half and fasten it to the lid with a sorew and nut. Glass shelves and towel tods in a bathroom save the time and temper of tbe oleaner. The chief objeotion to these things is tbe cost. If one watobes marked down sales they oan often be pioked up at half price. A delightful fragrance that is not oppressive oan be given a sick room by putting a little cologne in a saucer and setting fixe to it. School Report. For Lamar Distriot number SO, for tbe month beginning February 15 and ending JMaroh 12. Whole number of days taught, 19; whole number of pupils enrolled, 20. Those pupils who are on tbe roll of honor for the month and have neither been absent or tardy are: Etta Swaggart, Blanche Swaggart, Anna Johnson, Minnie Johnson, Lola Key, Vergie Key, Mamie Sheard, Len ore Swaggart, Lois Swaggart, Margaret McMabon, Carl Sheard, Carl Johnson, Freddie Johnson, Floyd Corporon, Truman Barnes, Charles Henley and Lawrence Piukerton. Lillian Downs-Dobson, Teacher. Baptist Church Notes. A good day ia looked for at tbe Bap tist ohuroh on Sunday. Bible Sobool session opens at 10 a. m. and Supt. Cbas Betts wants every member of tbe sobool to be there on time. Then we are glad to have Pastor Ryder baoK with us for all day and he will preaou both morning and evening. The B. Y. P. TJ. will bold its meeting at 6:15. Miss Mary MoKinnon leads tbe meet ing. At 7:15 will be the evening ser vices of song and Pastor Ryder will preach; tbe topio of tbe sermon will be "Plus." If possible at all you should hear this address by Pastor Ey der. A cordial invitation to all. Near Death In Big Pond. It was a thrilling experienoe to Mrs. Ida Soper to faoe death. "For years a severe lung trouble gave me intense suffering, "she writes, "and several times nearly oansed my death. All remedies failed and doctors said I was incurable. Then Dr. King's New Disoovery brought quick relief audj a oure so permanent that I have not been troubled in twelve years." Mrs. Soper lives in Big Pond, Pa. It works wonders in Coughs and Colds, Sore lungs, Hemorrhages, LaGrippe, Asth ma, Croup, Whooping Cough, and all Bronohial affection, 50o and $1.00. Trial bottle free. Guaranteed by Palace Drug Co. Christian Church Announcements. Rousing servioea next Lord's Day. Sunday Sobool at 10 a. m. Preaoh ing and communion at 11 a. m. and preaohing at 7:30 p. m. At night .he pastor continues his series of sermons on "Influence." Every young man and woman, parent, teaoher, business man and in fact every one should hear these sermons. They will strengthen you. , It Saved His Leg. ''All thought I'd lose my leg," writes J. A. Swenson, Watertown, Wis, "Ten years of eczema, that 15 doctors oould not oure, had at last laid me up Then Buokliu's Arnioa Salve cured it sound and well." Infallible for Skin Erup tions, Eozema, Salt Rheum, Boils, Fever Sores, Burns, Soalds, Cuts and Piles, 25o at Palace Droit Go's. Kills Would-Be Slaver, A meroiless murderer is Appendicitis with many viotims. But Dr. King's New Life Pills kill it bv urevantion They geutly stimulate stomach, liver ana bowels, preventing that clogging that invites annendioitia. oniinir Can- stipaion, Biliousness, kills Malaria, Heartache and Indigestion. 25o at Palaoe Drug Co. REPAIRING We repair all kinds of fine and com plicated watches, Repeaters, Chrono graphs, vhiming and Cuckoo Clocks. Try us. H. II. HILL, Jeweler Palaoe Drug Store. We have jnst received a new line of Men's Furnish ings consisting of hats socks neck ties, suspenders, hand kerchiefs, collars, cuffs. 5T5offee rs n 1 1 1 mi 4 1 ' I 8' Coffee la the morning b best wheamadeirom oneof Chase & Sanborn's tagH tirade Coffees. craycar is una irora tne seieo tionof thebcrT m tna niacin in in . package which jwl boy. It jo appreciatt fina coffee.coft ceoi dearcolof and delicate aroma none but Quae A Sanborn's will suit JO FIVE REASONS Why you should deal with T. M. Taggart & Co. 1 Quality. 2 Snappy Styles. 3 SATISFACTION. 4 Honest Value. 5Good Service. BOYS SUITS We . are offering this week 25 Boys Ever Day ? Suits at the small price of S HAPPY HOME Canned Goods. Have you tried them. - They are unexcelled by any on the market. T. M. TAGGART & COMPANY The place to save for cash. Hardeman liats Boys Suits Soldier Balks Death Plot. It seemed to A. J. Jackson a civil war veteran of Kemp Tex., that a plot exis ted between a desperate lung trouble and tbe grave to cause his death. I oontranted a stubborn oold, be writes that developed a cough that stook to me, in spite of all remedies, for years. My weight rau down to 130 pounds, tnen I began to use Dr. Kings New Dis oovery, wbiob restored my health com pletely. I now weigh 178 pounds. For severe Cold, obstinate Coughs Hemor rhages, Asthma, and to prevent Pneu monia it's uniivaled. 50o. and $ 1.00. Trial bottle free. Guaranteed by Pal aoe Drug Co. For health and happiness DeWitts Liittle Kraly Risers small, gentle, easy, pleasant little liver pills, tbe best made. Sold by Palaoe Drug Co., Washington Once Gave Up to three doctors; was kept in bed for five weeks. Blood poison from a spiders bite caused large, deep sores tooover bis leg. ; Tbe Dr. failed then Buoklens Arnioa Salve completely cured me, writes J. Washington, of Bosqueville, Tex. For eozema, boils, barns, piles its supreme. 25o. at Palaoe Drug Co's. THE ST. NICHOLS HOTEL J. E. FROOME, pbop. W Only First-class Hotel in the fitv j . "Iff THE ST. NICHOLS t la the only one thai can accommodate oommareici traveler. - ' i Can beteoomended for Its clean and -The Old Standby" THE AMERICAN NATIONAL BANK OF PENDLETON Formerly the Pendleton Savings Bank With which has been Consolidated The Commercial National Bank of Pendleton; Total Resourses a Million and a Half- Capital, Surplus and Profits, Nearly $300,000.00 4 per cent Interest Paid on Time Deposits. . Safe Deposit Boxes for Rent T, J. MORRIS, President, A. D. SLOAN, Vice-President, W. L. THOMPSON, Cashier, T. G. MONTGOMERY, Ass't. Cashier, W. S. BADLEY, Ass't. Cashier. well ventilated rooms. r Cob. Maim akd Thibb, athbm a , Or. - I r ' 1 1 ill) PARKER-STONE Kverjrthlpa; Flrat Claim Hod am snd Up-to-dmt SOUTH SIDE MAIN .j STREET ATHENA tar MoiiiBr. During the months of March and April we will give away one fine Domestic Sewing Machine to the person paying us the largest account during these two cTHonths C. A. BARRETT & COMPANY, ATHENA OR.