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Newspaper Page TextJ This Edition con tains Six Pages f " , J . I'll rl 1 .. 4tr t . Buy Your Groceries from Your Home Grocer Athena Merchants Carry Big Stccfis VOLUME XXIII. ATHENA, UMATILLA COUNTY. OREGON. FRIDAY. JANUARY 13, 1911. NUMBER 2 OFFICERS F. WILSON, President, H. KOEPKB Vice-President. F. S. Le GROW, Cashier, E. 4. ZERBA; Ass't. Cashier. DIRECTORS . H. KOEPKE, F. S. Le GROW, S. F. WILSON, 'A. B. M'EWEN, M. L. WAITS. FIRST -:; NATIONAL::: iANK- OF ATHENA L CAPITAL AND SURPLUS, $90,000.00 - Tb,e only real hard thing about a bank account is the starting. When once started it's like a snow ball. Roll it gently and it gets larger and'larger, almost without you noticing it. Once you get into the habit of depositing a certain sum each week or month, you'll see the advantage..1 figsaisggaa M "Saving at the Spigot Wasting at the Bung" That's what buying poor paint means. Paint may be low- extravagant to use owinsr to 1 to it's poor, covering power and wearing quality.. After the paint is applied it's too late " to save. Start right and use The Sherwin-Wiluams Paint MADE TO PAINT BUILDINGS WITH, OUTSIDE AND INSIDE. It covers more surface, spreads easier, and lasts longer than any other prepared paint, or hand-mixed lead and oil. THE TUM-A-LUM LUMBER CQ. Lumber, Mill Work and all Kinds of BUILDING MATERIAL PAINTS, OILS AND TARNISHES Posts and Blacksmith coal A. M. Johnson, Manager Athena, Oregon c i t y Gv3 eat Cfl a r ket WM. JAMIESON, Prop. NORTH SIDE OF MAIN STREET The Best Meat to be found in Town. Come and see me. I will treat you right. WM. JAMIESON, ATHENA, OREGON III IDE LEGISLATURE Insurgents Control Organization Sell . injr Captures Presidency C. A. . Barrett Votes for Bowerman. The fight for control of the orgau ization of the Oregon legislature came to a sudden end Monday afternoon iu both houses when the insurgent-anti-asfiemblystatemeut cohorts placed Jerry P. Rusk of Joseph in the speak er's ohair and Ben Selling of Portland in the president's cbcir. Viotory oame with the first ballot. ' Dan J. Malarkey nominated Ben Selling for president of the senate. Mine stalwarts, including G. A. Bar rett, joint senatcr from Umatilla', Morrow and Union ooubties who was elected on an anti-assembly-etatement Mo. 1 platform, voted lor Bowerman, who had not been formally nominated. The vote stood: For Selling Altee, W. N. Barrett, Bean, Calkins, Dimick, Hawley, Bos kins, Joseph, Kellagher, Looke, Ma larkey, MoCollougb, Nottingham, Oliver, Palton, Sinnott, Von de Hel en 17. , For Bowerman Abrams, O. A. Bar rett, Burgess, Carson, Chase, Lister, Merry man, Parrlsb, Wood 9. Bowerman voted for Wood, Selling for Malarkey and Miller for Oliver. Vote on Speakership. - ; The vote on the speakership was as follows: . 1 Rusk Abbott, Ambrose, Amme, Belknap, Bigelow, Brooke, Brownbill, Bryant, Bnokley, Carter, Chapman, Church, Clyde, Collins, Cottel. Derby, Egglestdn, Fonts, Gill, Bollis, Jonea, Libby, Magone, Mabouey, Pieroe, Peterson, RaoklefF, Rusk, Shaw, Steel hammer, Thompson, Tigard, Wester lund. Eaton Abrahams, Beals, Belland, Bonebrake, Chambers, Chatten, Clem ens, Cole, Cnsbman, Eaton. . Graves, Huntington, Johnson, Leinenweber, Mariner, M. E. Miller, Neuner, Pow ell, Reynolds, Simpson, Smith, Sutton. Thompson Buohannan, J. W. Mil ler. . AbBent Rushlight. West Inaugurated. . In the presence of a distinguished assemblage in the hall of representa tives at the state oapitol, Oswald West took the oath of offloe as governor of Oregon, Tuesday afternoon. Pres ident Ben Selling of the state senate presided over joint session of the two bonses at the inauguration and the oath was administered by Chief Jus tice Eaton. The reading of a long message from Jay Bowerman, late acting governor, I preoeded tn delivery of Governor West's inaugnial address.' The new i governor was heartily greeted upon his appearance in the ball and bis clear- one speeob was received witn ap plause. The senate met at 1:20 o'clock and proceeded to the boose of the oapitol. After tbe roll was culled the message of Bowerman 'was read after the re sults of the election was declared, tbe members of tbe snprome oourt and state offloialls were invited in and tbe new govrrnor notified. The big hall was paoked to capacity, many women being among tbe number. Governor West's leading recom mendations in bis message follows: Taxation Recommends submission by legislature of measure for enacting by people of grange bill defeated at re cent election. Stale banking law Advises streng thening present law by more frequent examinations, doubling of stockhold ers' liability and other ohanges. State land office Would bave state land agent examine securities of all lands on which state holds mortgage loans. ' State printing Would require all departments tc get requisitions for printing of state expert, and boil down reports by eliminating statistics. Puiobasiog supplies Advises all purchases to be on lowest bid and re 3 Sri HA prompt iiiucoc nninro adc DinuT pohne delivery ifiii.nL miuco mit. mum MAIN 83 The Freshest and most Choice the Market affords in VEGETABLES g We Best that Money can Buy Always Found Here commends employment chief olerk to state board for conduct of purchase. State penitentiary Reoommends ab oiition of capital punishment and de livery of convicts by prison guards instead of county sheriffs. Insane asylum Urges action rela tive to non-resdent insane and caret ul consideration of superintendent's re port relative to improvements. State institutions Reaommeuds change ot the name of tbe state re form sohool to tbe Oregon Industrial Institution. , ' State water Suggests cooperation with oity of Salem for scouring pure water for state institutions. State board of health Recommends additional appropriation. , Conservation Oregon resources Ad vises legislation for further conserving state resources but under liberal pel ioy for development. State forests Reoommends title to remaining 60,000 acres be seoured from federal government and lands be turned over to the state agricul tural college and state nniversity. ' Forest protection Reoommends more aid for proteotion against forest fires. Swamp lands Asks for action for securing title to remaining valuable ewamp lands for benefit of state. Salmon insdustry Advises appoint ment for oreation of board of control of industry. . A GOOD MAN HAS DEPARTED Ellis J. Zerba Passed Away at His Home Near Athena Sunday Night. & DELL BROTHERS, MSSSra Athena, Oregon Ellis J. Zerba, one of the best men in Umatilla oonnty, died at his home north of Athena, at 11:15 Sunday night, aged 66 yuara, 3 months and 21 days. The cause of death was due to diabetes, an inourable disease with wbioh'be bad been afflicted for about three years. Through all the long montlis of suffering, his characteristic courage and fortitude kept bim from faltering and be never gave up until Saturday morning, when be was compelled to take bis bed. Dr. Sharp was oalled and later Dr. Cropp was summoned in consultation, but the lung battle whioh bad been so bravely fought was observed to be drawing to a close. The end was near and a few hours later death peacefully relieved tbe patient sufferer. Better than any monument or shaft of stone that can be ereoted to tbe memory of this man, is the legacy be leaves of that which constitutes the cardinal virtues of a lovable father. Death claimed bis wife and helpmate in 1895, leaving five little children to bis care. Tons tbe father was left to rear the children alone. A pister, however, assisted him for awhile, and tl)a children have fond reoollections of the motherly care she exercised. Tbe principal characteristic and tbe one wbiob will ever be o toenailed in tbe minds of his children and those who knew bim best, was bis utter un selfishness. Nothing was too good for bis children nnd any personal tract or pleasure would, if necessary, be saoriUoed for their advantage and welfare. Mr. Zerba was born in Steuben county, Indiana, September 19, 1864, and came to Umatilla county in the fall of 1876. On September 29, 1886, at Milton, Oregon, be was united in marriage with Miss Virginia B. Can non. Three obildren, Clarence, Wesley and Clara were torn to them in this oonnty, and the mother's health fail ing, tbe family removed to tbe Sound in 1892, and settled near Bellingham, Wash. While residing there two more obildren, Florenoe and Roy, oidb to bless tbe nnion. Tbe mother's health continued to fail, aud just one mouth after tbe tirtn of Roy, on May 31, 1895, she died. Tbe father returned to the Oregon homestead with bis children in 1898 and has sinoe resided there. By fru gality and thrift he courageously sur mounted every obstaoK reared bis ohildren properly, gave tbem educa tional advantages and loft tbem com fortably provided for in this world 'it goods. , Tbe fnneral was held Wednesday afternoon at 2 o'clock at tbe Metbud ist obnrob, of wbiob organization be has been a member sinoe 1893. Tbe services were conducted by Rev. Law eon. ' Tbe fnneral wag largely attend ed by friends of tbe family. Card of Thanks. We take tbis means of expressing our heartfelt thanks to the many kind friends wbo were so willing to assist us to bear our burden occasioned by tbe death of our only remaining par ent, onr beloved father. Clarenoe E. Zerba, Wesley E. Zerta, Clara A. Zerba, Florenoe A. Zerba, Roy L. Zerba. NEW ATHLETIC Organization Perfected Last Night Officers Elected and Suitable Building Will Be Selected. Athena is to have an atbletio olnb. At a meeting held last night the Athena Athletio Association was or ganized pd the following officers were elected : H. .A. Bnndy, president; E. A. Zerba, vice president; V. O. Bnrke, secretary; R. F. Gannon, treasurer; Dean Dudley, business manager. It is nuderBtood that tbe association will have a membership of 95 to start with and that ten more names will be added to the membership roll by tbe time the equipment is installed. A suitable building will be seoured at onoe for tbe association, a commit tee for that purpose having been ap pointed last night. Several locations are in view, and when tbe association is ready for the work it will be fully equipped with tbe neoessary gymna sium fixtures, including shower bath, lockers, etc A oomfortable reading room will be one of tbe features. A business meeting will be held next Tuesday evening, to wbiob all busi ness men in Athena are invited. LOCAL KNIGHTS WILL ATTEND District Convention of K. of P.- Lodge in Pendleton Tomorrow Evening Members of Pythian Lodge No. 29, K. of P. of tbis oity will attend tbe annual district convention of tbe or der wbiob will be held at Pendleton tomorrow evening. From all reports the distriot convention this year pro mises to be tbe most successful ever held, and will be all that has been anticipated by tbe oommittee in charge of the convention. Tbe fol lowing program will be the order of ' the evening: Program. -Opening of Damon Lodge, No. 4, D. B. Waffle, 0. C. Exemplification of ampliQod First Rank, Damon No. 4. Musio, by Damon orchestra. Address of welcome, Col. James 0. Raley. Response, Hermiston Lodge. Musio, by Damon orchestra. Address, D. E. Yoran, U. C. Address, F. T. Wrigbtman. Musio. Address, Judge W. L. Bradshaw. Address, L. R. Stitlson, G. E. R. 8. Musio Address, Bon. W. M. Cake, P. 8. R. Address, Judge R. U. Morrow. Address, M. F. Davis, P. G. 0. Continuous Innoh will be served dnring the evening. First Touch of Winter. Tbe first real touch of winter made its presence felt Monday night when a ligbt snow covered tbe ground and the temperature reached tbe freezing point. Rose bnsber and lilacs were caught in tbe bud and may be Heiiooe- ly damaged as a result of tbe freeze. Voices His Sentiment, In lieu of an opportunity to appear before tbe Athena citizens and there give voice to my sentiment, I bave recourse- to the Press as a mediam whereby to express my einoere and lasting appreciation for their unwav ering support and oooperation during tbe last four months, and also for their many acts of kindness to both myself aud family. Although keenly conscious of tbe needs of tbe Athena eobools, as well as of tbe neoeasity tbat calls me benoo, yet I take my de parture with a steadfast faith that what is is for tbe best aud tbat all will be well with your eobools. And I would, were I permitted a final in junction, bid ail wbo read these lines to bold firm to tbe solf-same faith. My successor, Mr. Pate, comes to you with a splendid endorsement, and with nothing but success in his wake; aud if tbe people of Athena give bim tbeir unqualified support a support wbioL I feel is even now assured bim it is both my hope and conviotion tbat it is "a rising sun and not a set ting sun" tbat will henceforth sbine upon tbe Atbena schools. Respootfolly signed, 0. C. Baker. rheumatism at times for several years and tbis with complications incident to old age, was tbe cause of death. The fnneral services were oonduoted at the Pdmbrun home. Tuesday after noon by Rev. Thomas Lawson of tbe M. E. ohurob. Ballenger Acts. t The extension of the West Umatilla project is now almost a certainty. So great has been the storm of protest against tbe way in wbiob Oregon has been discriminated against in the reoent apportionment of the 16, 000000, irrigation fund tbat the offi cials at Washington bave been moved to action. Saturday Secretary of tbe Interior Ballinger formally approved tbe West Umatilla projeot and issued the instructions to tbo reclamation service to oommeuoe immediately the final surveys, with a view to begin ning construction work. FELL INTO WALLAWALU POND Embarrassing Experience of a Weston Young Man In Garden City. Bis friends are having a quiet laugh at the expense ot George Larder, a well known young man of Weston mountain, says the Leader. George recently visited Walla Walla and concluded to "do tbe gallant" by taking a young lady of bis acquain tance to tbe theater. She lives in tbe vioinity of (he oity park and be stroll ed op tbat way in tbe gathering dusk. He lost his bearings somehow, and oould not. find the house be sought among tbe hundreds that have sprung up around the park. The darkness grew denser and he beoame bewilder ed as tbe futile searoh progressed. Finally, he gave up the job and oonoluded to oatob a street oar for town. But ill Inok was with bim for the night. Hurrying across the park to make connections with a oar he ran "kerplunk" into one of the park ponds, tumbling down its grassy bank. Nothing daunted, be started to wade aorosB it, deeming it bnt a shallow affair. When tbe water reaohed his neok be abandoned this notion alo and crawled ashore, wet ter than a drowned rat. He lost the oar of ounrse, and had to meander to t own, his clothes clinging to bim bis bair wet and muddy and sticking out like tbe golden looks of a Circas sian beauty but by no means so fas cinating. Until he reached bis hotel be notioed tbat he attracted considera ble attention ; aud comment. People . stopped to stare at him and to laugh at bis predioament. Being a modest young man, he did not enjoy his sudden notoriety an was glad when he found tbe seolasion of bis room. 7 . r Democrat Appointed. Samuel Van Vector, a democrat of Heppner, received tbe appointmeut to tbe office of distriot attorney being tbe result of tbe last official aot of Acting Governor Bowerman. Court convened Monday and tbe grand jury organized before it was known wbiob one of tbe aspirants to tbe distriot at torneyship bad been awarded tbe plum. Judge Pbelps announced from tbe bench tbe jury would go into session and conrt would oonvene just tbe same as though tbe appointment bad been made, for be would appoint an attorney pro tern. If need be. Tbe grand jury tiled from tbe room and Van Vaotor made bis appearauoe and took up bis official duties. Thomas Miller Dead. Thomas Miller, an old gentleman who has made bis borne for several years with tbe family of Samuel Fam biun, died Monday morning at 8 o'clock, and was buried Tuesday afternoon iu tbe Athena cemetery. Tbe deceased was born in Kentucky sod was aged 73 years Bt bis death. Mr. Miller bad been afflicted with . Bank Officials Elected. At tbe annual meeting of tbe stock holders of tbe First National Bank, , Tuesday afternoon, S. F. Wilson waa ,'' eleoted ptesident; Henry Koepfce, vice r president; F. S. LeGrow, Cashier f Ernest Zerba, assistant cashier; aud Balph Cannon, bookkeeper. Tko board of ; directors is comprised of F. S. LeGrow, S. F. Wilson, M. L. 7 Watts, Henry Koepke and A. B. Mo Ewen, As an evidence of tbe splen did condition of tbis institution and the prosperous business it bad daring : , tbe past year, a ten per cent dividend was declared and ten per cent was added to tbe surplus food. Capital and surplus of this bank now' touches the $90,000 mark. ; Strawberries for Holidays. -Peioy Walden, the well known Snnnyside fruit tancber, tbe day bo fore Christmas pioked a mees of ripe strawberries, whioh were sent to Illi nois by a friend of Mr, Walden, says tbe Milton Eagle. Tbe day before" New Years saw Mr. Walden busy in bis patch picking a goodly quantity for tbe table. Strawberries in winter is something to make tbe untutored sit up Bnd take notioe. Force of an Oil Well. Oil has been ejected from the Baku wells with such force and accompanied with so much sand that steel blocks twelve inches thick placed over the mouth of tbe well to deflect tbe flow were perforated in a few hours and had to be replaced. Tbe casing witn. which tbe wells were lined, was often torn to shreds and eventually collaps- ed, and hundreds of thousands of tons of sand which accumulated in the vi cinity necessitated the services of large bodies of workmen. London Mall A 8af. Bet A man can never guess bow big tbe bats or sleeves or skirts of women will be next season, but be stands ready to bet that no fashion center can make big shoes for women popu lar. Atcblson Globe. .A MUnomer. It Is becoming dally more dangerous to refer to ."the weaker sex" on ac count of tbe Increasing doubt In tbe reader's mind which sex is meant -r London Saturday Review. , Feeding the Fish. H 1 " Disgusted Fisherman (emptying bis bait Into the streami-Hanged if I'll wait on you any longer! , nere,;beln .