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About The Athena press. (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942 | View Entire Issue (Dec. 2, 1910)
firess Paragraphs attend. Admittance, Basket teufght.' ' Sfayt fail to Byrs' Best Floor at Wortbington's Kp. Smith lain the city today fronvendleton. - Mri and Mrs. Gon Corooyer visited iu Adams Thursday. ?. Iraj Ksh?p .waa .Qver from Woeton Wedaestlaf ere'Bia:'' . . Mfy Lizzie Watta has been severely ill tt'-Jher home in this oity. . Boy Gannon has accepted a position ' witb'ijthe First National Bank. a guest of Smith Sun- -CBme weok Mfb. Marion Jack was : '. beri jnother, Mrs. Cbas. Case, a former resident of Atf)eba, is now looated at Goldendale, WifsK. - . Vr. A, A. ,Fo9s returned Tuesday frolu', f-vteifrno-frienda at Walla Wr BDd Mrs. Adinkerton oreVroj&rtyiHowa&d spent the in bs olfy. . T " YdOfwiUOod a; Splendid assortment of feudlfeton blaiSk'ets and Indian robes at laggart'e.- themselves indebted to ';Dr.- Sharp, will? pleas oall-and (Mrs. -Jerry Stdne is -visiting at tbe borne tt-fitCTrbt!t Mrs. J. 1 Bant at Itbontoa.h BiflUc-stbgrton has been ill at fear borne iu theriorth part of town, bnja reported muoh Jbetter. . l-ouis Cargill, who assisted for sev eral days at the Pioneer drugstore, has rAftdlllA V thin Uavha at 31 t V A.publio sale of farm implements and onrsea a being'ooniluoted today at thBrotherton plaoe north of town. Mrs. Ida Kenna and hor siHtnr. Minn .Alberta Rush, were over from .Walla W'alla.aod.spent JSupday with Athena friepdsr - " 5James Hendersetuhas returned from the. Mosgioe v.ianehvon tee Walla ' Walla rivers wbereCbe spent bis va cation. V' .? X Sanies Sharp well known in Athena wiho now praotioes dentistry in On- tajrjjo is visiting friends at Pendleton this week. J5irs. Robert- ;Walker aaoompanied her mother, Mrs. Armstrong, to her honje, in,.WaUa Walla, ! and spent tbe weakHhei i' -' Mivaod Mr -A. R. Prioe are down from their home near Pullman, WaBh.; . on a visit to relatives and friends in this vioinity. : Mrs. Joseph N." Soott ' has returned from - Walli Walla, and with . Mr. Soott is stopping in town dnring tbe Martin-Hobgatt meetings, Mr. and Mis. James Mitchell are in tbe nitv from their home, Moro, Sher man county. They will spend several weeks with relatives here. bervioea in tbe Methodist ohnroh as usual. Sunday sohool - 10 a. m. Preaobiog fay the pastor 11 o'olook and 7:30 p. m. ;' An invitation is extended to all. :. " - is A Henrietta, the little daughter of Mr. aiid Mrs. Henry Dell, was quite ill tbej Mr. Philip Sobaetlee of Walla Walla and Mies Amy Clumm, of Port land, - were entertained tt the home of Mr. and Mrs. fderi Kobey in' this oity Sunday. XThe Press calls the attention of its ' J . . 1L. L 1 i Jl J .. 1 ILia f roouurs 10 luo uuiiuuj hub 111 iiuia ih- sne. Athena stores aa usual will be found up to date in catering to tbe wants of the holidav trade. IX Tbe services of J. C. Burke, who fan expert in preserving purk by sugar oured method, are in demand just 'now by farmers who are putting np tbeir yearly supply of meat. . . I A. deer, driven, from its mountaiu haunts by dogs,' broke its neok in a Walla Waila yard fence.-- The owner of the yard had the pleasure of distri buting venison among his friends. . At the sohool meeting held at the hool house Monday - afternoon, a rive mill tax was voted which With state and county apportionments-, will give about 17,700 for sohool. purposes. Born, to Mr. and Mrs. J. L. Hunt, of Thornton, Wash.-, Marob.29, 1910, a sod. The mother was formerly Miss Carrie Stone of this oity. Mr. Hunt is tbja principal of the Thornton schools. Y The "Sand Hollow" tin cai orches tra was on parade Friday night. They marched to tbe home of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Sohmitt and serenaded Mr. Will Vollmer and bride, who arrived from Dayton on the morning train. Announcement is made thattbe an nual fair and supper of the Christian ladies' aid Suoiety, will ooour in the very near fnture. The exaot date has not been set, but all who will assist are asked to bn in readiness with tbeir donations and help. Dr.' Clise, tbe optioal specialist, was unavoidably detained from making his professional visit to Athena 'bis week, and fonnd it neoessary to postpone his visit to Athena until next Mondayhnd Tuesday,' He will be at Weston Wednesday and Thursday. vVlklisaLetB Edinston has' returned to Pilfer school at Joseph, after spending the Thanksgiving vaoetion at the home of her aunt, Mrs. W. R." Taylor near toWnf ' Miss Edington had atten ded . the . teachers' institute at La Grande the first of the week. ' . Mr. , . William ; Vollmer and - Miss Shaffer' were united in marriage on Thanksgiving day at the borne of 'the bride's parents at Dayton Wasbi- The groom- ia the son of ''Guttafv V61imer and the young'Vooupleu will - reside' oh the Vollmer plane west of- Attiena. !: probably presented for tbe oonnoil'a consideration at the regular meeting Monday night. George Gross was ap pointed to serve out the unexpired term of Councilman. Jaoobs,; who resigned before coins east to spend tbe winter. lfjames Fobs is in the oity from Crook hia land, whioh tafl greatly appreciat ed In value by the advent of railroad operationa olose by. James is highly pleased with Crook oounty prospects and looks for booming times there in the way of development of natural re- ,800X008. - X Mrs. Mike Shinnera of Paso .Robles, vuin., aa iu i,uv uibjr . kuia . business oonnected with the estate of her deceased husband. Mr. Shinnera died last June. He was in Athena dor ing the construction of the "Hunt" line into this oity, and purchased 80 acres of land northwest of the corpor ation limits iX' Arthur Stone has embarked upon the f the sea of journalism, having accepted a position as reporter on the start or the Yakima Daily Republic Mr. Stoue - entered - upon bis duties-this week.' He is a graduate of Whitman college, an oner get iv capable young, maut and will donbtlesa aohieve auo oess in bis chosen field of labor. but has about fore part of tbe week, recovered at present Mr. and Mrs. Byren N. Hawks re ' turned Sunday evening from Spokane, where tuev visited relatives during Thangsgiving week.. , . A Bpeoial -meeting' ef tbe'tifyfi vaoaa- oil was held Monday eveniog for 'the purpose of dieenseing the 'liceoBiDg of salooo fl iu ''A thentbK A f tet "diaouss ing tbe que&tion-',ati length,-. the ' matter was referred id tbe ordinanoe ooramit tee Art ordinance will be drawn and from Tfie Store that has y the Goods IS Tyai)ti ?Pr tnsiness. tries to merit it,- and feels that it does'. Yon'll nnd bigger and better assortments here than- in the combined stocks of .dowhiitlier stores. The quality ranks higher on an and terms are moat 'liberal Treatment of onstomers your rhoney fcaolt 'without quibble or qnestoin," means jnst what fi8r.Tra3e with ua, and we all make money. average, "Satisfaction it Why not? or. savs Freight1 allowed on bills of $10.00 and over X VThe Davis-Kaser Company Walln, Walla Wash The home of Greater Whitman) Branch Store at Pasco. wsb- if cAnnouncement r.- jsnarp-extractaa - a r oo- sooi om the eyelid of MiaS Fred' Carded Tuesday. An air gun in the hands of a -small boy, wha waa exceedingly reckless in bis qhoioe of a target, was responsible- for the. serious . accident. The shot . was -doubtless well nigh spent when it struok tbe eye, other wise Mr s Carden might ba"e suffered the losffbf sight." a- . A large flock of wild gees o ; became bewildered in the fog . .while passing over Athena Monday night, and at tracted by the-eleotiio lights,; oiroled over the oity for aome time. Finally they resumed theit southward flight, without losing any of tbeir number, although several sportsmen were out armed with guns, in the hope of got-: ting a shot at the feathery wanderers. Mrs. Fred Rosenzweig oame down from Eltopia, Wednesday, and is vis iting friends here. Mr. Rosen weig baa been in Spokane for some time, , and Mrs.. Rosenzweig is preparing to move and make their home there.'' leaving tho two sons to oonduot . the Franklin' oounty ranch. Mis. Rosenzweig is in good1 health, ' and; her many friends here, are ! greatly enjoying her visit,' after many yeara absenoe. : f sProf. J. S. Henry who was taken to 'WaJla Walla last week for treatment for lung trouble is improving and will be able to return home in the course ot a ocuple of weeksy Prof . Henry has been ailing for some 1 time and his friends hope that he will be greatly benefitted by tbe treatment he is now receiving. Mrs. Henry returned from Walla Walla this week where she bad been in attendance upon her 'btlsbandr- Dr. Martin is preaching with his old time power at the Christian ohnroh, and the interest is shown by the nightly increase in attendance. Prof. Hobgatt is making a special fea ture of tbe singing, and has a large chorus at work. The choir is sub divided into men's and young ladies' ohoruses and daily rehearsals are had. Dr. Martin promises something speoial for Sunday morning, when he will preach on "Diseases of Christians." In tbe afternoon at 2:30 be will deuv- on ortHrfloa tn mfin and bovfl. Y Ed w.! E. Koontz and Marion "Jack, idministratora of tbe Kirk estate, re turned Wednesday from Prairie City. In company with Zoeth Hooser, they yisited some mining property in which tbe estate owns an interest. A narrow gauge railroad now carries passengers into Priarie City, and Mr. Koontz was confronted with great dimoulty m rinding room in whioh to seat himself in the seats'," whioh are-of .-necessity more or less condensed in capacity. Ed's description of firing the little en gine with slab wood is vivid umd im piessive. - ; . . ' - " V - Spirit of Young Amerioa. A teacher 'in a Philadelphia public school narrated the following account of how an agpiring young Itafian citl Jien was' beginning to "show the effect of - ai American environment. The' story, which was told at a teachers' as sociation meeting, runa something HUe this: . iX'- Tony had . been away from school about a week, and when he showed up one morning the teacher asked him where he had been. "I ran away," said Tony. "Ran away! What did you do that for?" asked the teacher. - "My father was going to lick me, so 1 thought I'd run away,"- was the re ply. .,' ' ' '','v. .The teacher by further questioning broucht out the fact that Tony for some trifling . dereliction had been threatened with a beating and had stayed away from home the best part of a week. .... Ifut vour father has the right to whin you," said tbe teacher. "Yes. he may" added Tony, "but 1 was born In this country, ahd I don't want no foreigners to lick me." Pitts burg Chronicle-Telegraph. We have sold the store fixtures and rented the room t(r JlrMrbert Fix, of Uniontown, Wash., who is now in te market buying a new stock for this store. lie ex rcts'towov his family here about December 1; We are vfery auxfousf to reduce this stock before Mr. Fix's stock arriyes, and you will find bargains at this store during the-next45ays that will not be offered in Athena for yeitH Tof Bargains, come to ATHENA DEFT STOKE. Happinea. , . "There la nn instinct in the bcart of man which makes him fear a cloud less happiness. It seems to him that he owes to misfortune a tithe of hia life, nnd that which he does not pay bears interest, is amassed and largely swi;Ila a debt which sooner or later he must acquit" 11 mm 4? Only 20 Get this Gift question off your mind vat once. Santa: Claus will be in bur store eyery day- until Christmas. We have the largest1 and finest assortment of gifts ever t brought to the city. Something for 'every member of -' j the family", and at moderate prices, too. Come and see. Toilet Sets Ebony toilet sets, mani t cure sets, silver toilet sets, . silver mesh bags, sterling silver novelties, brass sets, " tie rings, shaving sets, raz k ors, ebony military brushes A Few Sonoestions: Leather i handbags,- pur ses, leather 'collar bags and post card? albums, ts leather "music rolls;1 leather "travel ing sets and cigar cases. fountain Pens- -'' ...... Fancy ' stationery finest lot east of iPortland, all in fancy boxes and most suit able for Christmas gifts.' . Splendid pyrography outfits and lots of wood to burn. , South Side flnTTT Athena i Main Street UUJJLLUUJU. V Oregon Htr Lena Dream, f Estelle Ah! Ilia proposal was Just like a dream: Afrues Well, you ought to ' know, dear. You're been dreaming of that proposal for years. 1 tyjt have a fine line of all the latest and best in fiction--books byt popular " authors ! bound in fancy gift covers. "Fine assortment of perfumes and toilet articles in end J less profusion, Liggetts and Aldons chocolate chips and ; creams, tucked away in ! splendid gift boxes. A We have an excellent assortment ' of high class post cards. ?Big line of Gut Class and" other articles top numerous- to- mention. Shop early Byron N. Hawks PIONEER DRUG STORE Athena Oregon losaiwe Mercantile Sale oiLadies Suits Great Slaughter Dress Skirts, Ladies' & Children :Gloaks Now is the time to prepare : for cold I weather. Every; garment marked down. They must be sold regardless of cost or value. The knife has cut deep. The-prices j i 1 ktLa-u: ui j VtJi. r wiii asLunibii yuu. lh u iimig iiciu . uciuk. . xuf uic uucsi uptodate garments included in this Great Slaughter Sale A .11. H 1 rifS (PS M1ILS $30.co Suits are now reduced to $21.50 27.50 ' ' 19.75 5 25.oo ' ' 17.50 t 19.00 V ' 12.75 MISSES and CHILDREN'S CAPES $3.50 Capes, Splendid Values, now $2-75 6.W) 4 4 ' 3.75 Ladies' Cloaks $2o.oo Cloaks are now reduced to $13.75 18.5o ' '12.50 l.oo ' 4 1 4 9.75 13.5o- 4 1 4 4 8.75? MISSES and CHILDREN'S CLOAKS $3.25 Bearskin and Fancy Plush, $2.25 5.00 Fancy 'Possum & other styles 3.50 , About 50 Garments carried over from last season , goods k that cost from $6.50 to $10.50, your choice ot Qr i each dunng this great slaughter Sale at .... . $L IF J ! ?,n wmmm stamps with ev eryg ash purchase