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About The Athena press. (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942 | View Entire Issue (March 15, 1912)
Press Paragraphs Wiil Harden was in Pendleton Tuea day.- M. L. Watts was in Weston Wednes ' ' day. V , Matt Mosgrove was in tba oity fiom . Milton Wednesday. W. B. Wood was a business - visitor in Pendleton Tuesday. - Chaooe Rogers was in town Wed nesday from Weston. Will-Jamison has teen in town from Weston this week. Mr. and Mrs. P. S. LeGrow spent Sunday in Walla Walla. J. T. Lienallen was ' in the oity - Wednesday from Adams. . Robert Ooppook tiaosaoted bnsi nes3 in Pendleton Tuesday. Ernest Koepke was in from the ranoo weBt of town, yesterday. Frank Jackson has wheat hay for sale at his farm west of Athena. If yon. want the best shoes that money can buy, go to Fix & Eadtke's. Have your teeth fixed now, while Dr. bponogle's Speoial Prices are on. Attorney Watts and Ed Koontz went to Pendleton yesterday by automobile. Proebstel, at Weston, has choice alfalfa seed in quantity at low prioes. Attorney & F. Wilson arrived in the oity this morning from Portland. H. A. Bundy painted the new front of the Holden Rule store building this week. Mrs. M. L. Watts has been ill the past week an) confined to her borne with lag rip. . Mrs. James Price and Mrs. Minoie Walker , were in the city Wednesday frctn Weston. .. . A E. A. Zerba and J. W. Hopper are new subscribers to the Press, commen cing this issue. Charles Barrow of the Mosgrovr Mercantile . Company, returned Sat urday from Portland. Charley May was down from his mountain ration Wednesday, trading with Athena merobants. Mrs. MoCaullum of Moro, in visit ing hr niece, Mrs. Byron N. Hawks, at her home on Fifth street Miss Mattie Coppook has arrived home after an extended visit with relatives near Colfax, Wash. Albert Fix, of the firm of Fix & Badtke, has been on the siok list this week, being confined to bis bed Tues day. -.;. ' j.- Bert Ramsey is now located at Slater, Wash., wbere be is foreman of a seotion force On the Northern PaciQo. Miss Kilty Gbolson spent Sunday in the oity visiting her father aud mo ther. She returned to Walla Walla Monday. - ' Mrs. Allison, professional nurse, can be found at the borne of J. M. Smith, iu Atbena, whenever services are rc- Samuel Barlow and Miss Florence Belts, both of this county were mar ried in Walla Walla Tuesday. Miss Eatherine Sharp came up from Pendleton and spent Saturday and Sunday at her home in this oity. Mrs. Edith Lumsden is seriously ill at the home of her parents. Mr. and Mrs. Wm. MoBride, south of town. Mrs. J. T. Miobael arrived in the oity from Portland Wednesday even ing, aud is visiting her sister, Mrs. Fred Boyd. We note a fine display of Colonial pumps and French wool Challies on display at the Mosgrove Mercantile U.'s store. Lawrence Lienallen was in town Wednesday from bis Adams ranob. He is getting along with his spring work nioely. A speoial Embroidery and Lace sale is given by Fix & Badtke Saturday. Maroh 16. Be sure and see the bar gains they are offering. .1 ' B. B. Riohards petition for Justioe oftbePeaoe of Athena district was circulated yesterday and will be filed with the county clerk today. Mrs. Lillie Miller will leave Sunday for Union with a stobs of bats and millinery goods, which she will dis pose of to the ladies of that city. (?. W. Proebstel, the Weston Hard ware dealer is offering a oarload of Amerioan Field Fence, poultry and rabbit wire at unheard-of bargains. Mr. and Mrs. Fred Kershaw, Mr. and Mrs. Walter Ely, Mrs. Barbara Wil laby, Mr. and Mrs. Cork ram, Mr. and Mrs. Swaggart and Mr. and Mrs. Lee Ray. Some among Dr. Sponagle's patients tbe past week from other noiuts were Mrs. Hammons, Helix, Mr. McDan- iels. Adams, and Dr. Watts and son, of Weston. - v ; Ralph MoEwea was in from the ranob Saturday. He is getting ready fo spring work and considers pros peots good for a bumper crop in bis neighborhood. Charles Brotberton came down from Waitsburg Tuesday and transact ed toBiness in Atbena. He reports Mrs. Brotberton to have reoovered from her recent illness. . - J. H. Ridenonr left Wednesday for Walla Walla, wbere he joined his wool harvest crew on their annual sheep shearing tour through Wash ington and Montana. ;' Kites, marbles and base ball are the allurements of entertainment now at tracting the attention of the Athena boys. Between- the three pastimes, the kids are kept busy. Mrs. John Mulligan, of Pboanix, B. C, nee Miss Carrie Weir, a former popular teacher of Walla Walls, is a gueRt at the borne of Mr. and Mrs. F. S. LeGrow iu tbis sity. Mrs. Staokland, mother of Mrs. Edward Miller of Union, died at ber borne at Cove, -Friday. Mrs. Miller before her marriage conducted a photograph gallery in tbis oity. Ihe Oemooratio Club of Umatilla county has extended iavitations to tbe demoorats of the county to attend a meeting of the Club to be held in Pen dleton, Wednesday evening, Maroh 20. Prominent speakers will deliver ad dresses and a banquet will be given. Every tegietered Democrat of Uma tilla county is urgently requested to be present Mr. Walter Rose was in the oity Wednesday, accompanied by bis young son. Mr. Rose appeared in tbe oast wbiob presented "A Scrap of Paper" at the opera house Wednesday even ing. . - ' . . Mr. A. B. Steele of Peidleton, was in trie city yesterday. Mr. Steele is au express messenger running on trains between Pendleton and Pasco. While in the oity be was tbe guest of Charles Norris. Lee Teutob baa loaated in Portland, where be will engage in tbe real es tate business. . He was formerly a leading merchant of Pendleton, and later encaged in tbe real estata busi ness there. Misses Edna and Thelma Saling, who are attending school at College Plaoe, Wash., are visiting at tbe borne of their grandmother; Mrs. Lizzie Jones. They are aooompanied by Mrs. Dallas Kime. A friend send the Press a copy of the Maple Creek, Saskatchewan, News, a newsy, readable paper. . D. C. Kirk and family reside near the town of Maple Creek, and control a large body of farming land. , . George Fergnsou, of Pendleton and I. M. Kemp of Weston, are represent ing a life insurance company in tbis vioinity with flattering auocesa, hav ing written several thousand dollars insuranoe last week. Clinton E. Usher of Tekoa, Wash ington, will preach in the Baptist oburon on Sunday, March 17th. Morn ing service at 11 o'clock, .evening service at 7:30 o'clock. -A cordial welcome is extended to all. Mrs. Lizzie Jones bas on display a large linn of superb street and dress hats. Her stock is now complete and she invites tbe ladies of Atbena and vioinity to call and inspeot the stock before tbe lines are broken. Work in all three ranks of Pvthian ism took plaoe last evening at tbe reg ular meeting of Pythian Lodge, No. 29, K. of P. Visiting Knights from tbe lodges at Hermiston, Pendleton, Weston, Milton and Adams, were present . ' , " Workmen are engaged iu replacing tbe sill timbers in tbe foundation of tbe St. Niohola hotel bnilding, oorner of Main and Third streets. This build ing baseen in use sinoe 1886 and aside from the - foundation timbers, is in a good state of preservation. Clarenoe Trnitfc, a young man of Freewater, was taken to the county jail on tbe obarge of assaulting bis sister. It Is said that young Truitt ex plains bis unmanly notion byv saying that bis sister dared bim to strike ber, aud he thereupon "soaked ber one." Mr. Fred Soli, manager of tbe new Golden Rule store is in the oity aooom panied bv bis family. Tbey will oc cupy the John Bell residence on Fourth street. Tbe store is being pat in shape to receive tbe goods. wbioh are expected to arrive shortly from tbe East. n 4 It is our aim to furnish Pendleton and Umatilla coun ty people with the best merchandise and newest ideas Our Prices Are Right T I 111 J.1 : ! Jl H ii yyuii.uuiupu.ro luum wiiu uie prices 01 man oraer houses or other local stores, youll see that, quality considered, we will give you more than any of them. SHARE OUR PROFITS TO THE EXTENT OF 5 PER CT. by saving the only old and reliable P. W. trading stamps which mean an additional saving to you of 5 per cent, of every cash or thirty day purchase you make here. These stamps represent local enterprise, being owned and controlled by the Peoples Warehouse' they are absolutely reliable and will buy more for you toan any other stamps in existence. ' ' YOU'LL FIND HERE THE BEST LINES IN AMERICA Hart, Sohaffner & Marx clothes for men and young men. Hercules suits for boys, all wool jhower proof, taped seams. Manhattan sbirts, tbe best on earth. Deimal Linen Mesh and Lewis underwear for men. Springfield, springneedle underwear for women and misses. Evervtear hose for men, women and children, 6 pair guaranteed to wear 6 months witnout holes. John B. Stetson bats io all grades and styles. Jobnston-Mnrphy. T. P. W. Speoial and Napa Tan shoes. Tbe Famous Hallahan Shoes for women. B. & L. Block's famous work gloves for men. T. P. W. Speoial and Dent's gloves for women. Earl & Wilson's Redman 2 for 25o collars. Bafos , Waterhoo.se neokwear for men. Pure silk. Gossard front lacing corsets, the best in the world. ?3. 50 np. Royal Worcester, Adjusto and Bon Ton . cor sets, $1.00 to $5.00. Carhartt'a Overalls and ooidnroy pants. Drncker Trunks, guaranteed for one year. These are all lines that have, by long years of honest merchandising worked up a reputation, which is worth more than dollars and cents to them, so that when you buy any of these goods you may know that you are getting the best. You have the manufacturers reputation and our own reputation to rely upon and these goods cost you no more here than inferior imitations cost you in many other places. avs to trade. Save your trading stamps Where it pays to trade, The Baptist Missionary society was entertained yesterday afternoon at tbe home of Mrs. George Bannister, on Fifth street. A splendid program was carried out and after tbe bosiueas ses sion, refreshments were served. Sev eral guests of tbe society were present. , Save pain and money. Gold crowns $5 and $6. Biidge work, $5 and $6. Amalgam and silver fillings. COo. and $1.00. Painless extraction, 50a. Full set of teeth, $10. Ouly tbe best ma terial, and work guaranteed. Dr. Sponogle, Reliable Resident Dentist Some of tbe interested ones in the suocess of flnanoing tbe Athena ball team wbiob will represent tbis oity in the Blue Mountain League this sea son, have proposed a minstrel show to be given by home talent, in the near future, the prooeeds to go to the base ball fund. James and John Bryson, two well known young men of Pendleton left that oity Monday with twenty bead of horses for Seattle wbere tbey will join tbe Baldwin party which will locate the Alaskan-Canadian boundary-line through tbe Natazhat mountains be tween Skolao pass and Mt. St. Elias. ' The cellar at tbe home of ' M. L. Watts was visited by some one, pre sumably a tramp, Wednesday evening and canned fruit and meat in generous quantities was stolen. The thief did not overlook an overooat belonging to Uncle Tommy, ; on tbe porob, and glommed that artiole of wearing apparel. Wines are the staples in family liq- ours. Bert Cartano carries a large and varied stook of seleot . vintager. $1.50 per gallon, you can get ohoice Tokay, Mueoat, Angelica, Sweet Ca tawba or Port. These are California's best produot and give satisfaction wherever used. Call at the Red Front for tbe best and purest liquors. Mrs. Lillie Miller went over to Wal la Walla Wednesday, and laid io a stock of extra fine bats, ordered from a traveling salesman there. They will be on display today at ber stnie. These, with the magnifloent display already shown in her store, make up one ol the most alluring stooas or millinery ever shown tbe Athena pub lic. Charles Worth, an old time Athene harness maker, died at Walla Walla Monday of heart failure after sub mitting to a surgical operation for re lief for acpendioitis. Tbe deceased worked at the harness trade in Ath ena when tbe town Was known as Cen terville. For several years past he had been engaged in the real estate. business at Walla Walla. Mrs. Bessie Lathe Scoville, the National College Secretary , of tbe Young People's branch of tbe W. C. T. U. will speak tonight in tbe M. E. churoh. Ber subjeot will be: "Life and Its Value." . Mrs. Scoville is said to be one of tie best speakers on tbe leoture platform today, and is well re oeived everywhere. Come out and hear bur handle tbis all absorbing question. 1 be Dreamland theater offers tbo following splendid films for entertain ment for tonight and Saturday night: 1. "A Fatal Resemblance.', rathe. 2. "The Missive Carrier" Kalem. 8. "Between Two Fires," Edison. For Sunday - night r 1. "Max Is Stuck Up," Pathe. ,2. "Betty Be comes a Maid." Vitagrapb. '3 "1861. A Memorable Period !of Ocr Early History," Selig. Mrs. J. D. Plamondon and Mrs. Wal ter Rose entertained tbe oast ot "Tbe Scrap of Paper" at tbe borne of Mr. and Mrs. Plamondon after tbe play Wednesday evening. Music was tbe order of tbe evening, Miss Marguerite Forrest and Mrs. Plamondon giving selections on tbe piano, and Mrs. Rose and Mrs. Plamondon favoring tbe oompany with vooal selections. Sev eral readings were given by Mrs. Rose. A dainty lunobeon was served, Mrs. C. A. Barrett pouring ooffeo. In an automobile collision at Pen dleton luesday afternoon, Mrs. Antone Vey and daughter were seriously in jured and Charles McMillan received internal injuries. Mrs. Vey and daughter were riding in a touring car driven by tbe daughter, when at tbe intersection of a s'reet crossing an anto trnok, driven by MoMillan, reaobed tbe intersection at tbe same instant, with the result that tbe girl beoume bewildered, tbe oar striking tbe auto truok broadside and throwing tbe ocoupants of. both oars to tbe ground. Harry Bnndy, ever aggressive to start going what ever comes up, bas started preliminary work ou tba base ball gronnd. A fence bas teen torn down and tba grounds are being work ed. Tbe ball park wiil be looated praotioally in tbe same locality that it was last year, Harry Alexander do nating tbe grounds free of obarge and paying for tbe lumber that goes into the new grandstand, tbe base ball clab having to ereot tbe stand only. Tbe diamond will be looalel east of where it was last season, tbe outOeld being about the same. A. L. Swaggart came up from Port lad Wednedsay evening to look after bis farming interests here. Mr. Swag gart is owcei of tbe Kentucky Apart ment bouse iu Portland, and is doing a good business in tbe metropolis. He reports Atbena people now residing in Portland to be prospering and content ed with oity life. Recently a reunion was held in tbe O. M. Caslleman bnilding on the East side and among those in atteudanoe mentioned by Mr. Swaggart were Mr. and Mrs. Q. C. Osburn, Mrs. Callendor and daughters Ruby and Ivab, Dr. and Mrs. A. B. Stone, Mr. and Mrs. O. 1. Castlemau, FOR SALE. $1800 6-ovlinder, 7-passenger Frank lin 1810 model jaet overhauled and repaired. $2000. Address F. A. Dooly, 109 N. 2nd bt., Walla Walla, Wash. A Notable Exception. "All animal products, you know." said the teacher, "are perishable and soon deray If not artificially presorr ed." "Ten. air." cordially assented the solemn young roan with the wicked eye. "espcdsilly elephants' Ivory." Chicago Tribune. Spec ial Embroidery and Lace Sale for larch 16 SATURDAY Vou will be given an opportunity to buy your Laces and Embroideries at from 15 to 50 per cent below the regular prices. Our stock in these lines is large and uptodate and these special prices ought to be an inducement to everybody" to turn out and purchase their Laces and Embroideries for Spring. v Several more shipments of Shoes for men and women have arrived during the week. Come and see the nice, new styles. Our prices are right and the quality of our Shoes is superior to all. 4 .:&&.- JnflitJ H r THE "MONEY-BACK'' STORE, ATHENA, OREGON fa! A frs j , When the bones ache and the Joints are Inflamed, with much tenderness at the affected parts, you nee a powerful penetrating agent to overcome tbe attack. : BALLARD'S - IS A PAIN RELIEF OF GREAT EFFICACY. , Its wonderful penetrating power' aftorda n. most Bratlfyinpr sense of relief to the afflicted. It eases pain quickly, subdues all Inflammatory conditions and rapidly restores strength and comfort In the aching Joints. It la equally effective in relieving nuuralgia and sciatica. Rub it In well, gently but thoroughly; Its healing and strcnsthcnlnff inflrenco :s manifest as soon as it reaches the nerves at the seat of tiie disturbance.- A few applications contrj'.s the JUorder and restores normal conditions. As a household remedy for curing cuts, wounda, burns, sores or the hundred and- one accidents that are always occurring io tlio flesh, It has no superior. Put Up in Three Sizes, 25c, 50c and $1.00 per Bottle. JAMES F. EAIXAIta PnOPUIETOll . i' ST. LOUIS, MO. For Sore Eyes, Crouulated LI1, Ucducsn of ho Eyil.aU, Wenk Sight, Smarting Senanttoaa la the Eyes, " cue Mcrthec! Eyo Salve. : It In a remedy of proven merit. 1 1 BYRON N. HAWKS. f ercantile Co losgwe J cTVIarch 16, we shall have our Grand Opening Display ff of the very" latest productions of domestic and import ed fabrics and Ready-to-wear Garments. Mew Silks, Velvets and plain and bordered Foulards in end less varities. Make your selections now ,while the big lines are unbroken. TIIE LATEST NOVELTIES in Imported and Domestic Wool Suitings French Wool Challies and Broadcloth?, the kind that has become the rage. LADIES' SPRING SUITS and Coats, in White Serge and the fancy Mixtures. This new line is positively the niftiest we have ever carried. Latest Production of th Tailoring Art in men and boys new Spring Suits and Walking Coats both the conservative and the nobby kind. OUR FOOTWEAR LINE for men and boys is made on the latest lasts. Only the most reliable makes and the best grades are carried. A SPLENDID LINE of the celebrated Utz Dunn ladies' Footwear in high, regular and low cuts. In Nubuck, Suede, Velvet and Satin. Special Just received, all the new shades in Suisse Lustre Silks regular 45c quality, we open the season at 25c per yd MOSGROVE MERCANTILE COMFY. Where Trading Stamps are given with Cash Purchases i ui' fcii hi "Hi ,ir m, mi" .i n l" 'i "Ii il In m.i 'Himiin imiiii Vni "1 ,t m iii'imii.'iij rSia l