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About The Athena press. (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942 | View Entire Issue (Dec. 6, 1912)
Press Paragraphs Mies Dora Bennett was op from Pendleton Sunday. Unarlea Betts and sen Reeve were . io Pendleton Monday. Will M. Peterson was up from Pen dleton Friday evening. Jay Gross, Weston farmer, had bus iness in Atnena Monday. Mrs. Earl Urqnnait left Monday for a visit with relatives in Canada. Mrs. Dean (Jerking oame over from ber borne near Milton, Wednesday, to spend tba week. ' Tbe J. P. P. olob met Monday eve ning with Miss Edna Taylor at ber home near town. Mr. and Mis. Jos. Bergevin and daughter returned Wednesday from a -Visit io Spokane.. , Mrs. S. 0. Stanton has returned from Idaho, wheie she visited rela tives for several weeks. ; Mrs. Barry Alexander, aooompaoied by MIbs Wilson, visited friends in Walla Walla this week. Mrs. B. D. Tharp. looal agent for tbe Spirella oorset, made a business visit to Helix last week. Bemomber that yon oan get all kinds of obioken feed and poultry sup plies of B. D. Clem mona. Barry Bandy oame up for tbe E. of P. banquet Friday evening, and assist ed the Johnson orohestra. Lee Jobneon was in town yesterday distributing sausago of borne mana faoture amug bis friends. Mrs. Winsbip drove her oar to Wal la Walla , yesterday, aooompaoied by ber sister, Mrs. Bawottb. - Mr. and Mrs. Frank King and Mrs. Jos. Lieuallen, of Weston, were shop ping in. tbe oity Wednesday. Mrs. Dick Busk has returned to ber borne on Biroh meek, after a visit with friends in this vioinity. : Mrs. W. A. Dobsou has been foroed to give ber school a vaoation tbis week, on aooonut of siokuees. Miss Laura Brnoe, primary teaober Ju tbe Athena school, spent Thanks giving with friends in Milton. J. B. Gwion, of Pendleton, grand ohanoellor of tbe Enigbts of Pythias, was in tbe oity Friday evening. Mrs. Isabel Taylor and daughter, Amanda, are down from tbeir home near Pullman, visiting relatives. Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Sheard attend ed the funeral of tba lata Grandma Swaggart in Pendleton Tuesday. - Ethel Martin, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Martin, has been seriously ill this week at their home in Adams. JL S. Vincent, the Athena jeweler, will engrave free of charge on goods purchased of him for holiday presents. Miss Ada Defreeoe, manager of the looal telephone offioe, baa been ill tba past week at the home of her parents In tbis oity. , " Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Coppook will leave Monday for a visit with Mr. Ooppook 'a brother and family at Pullman, Wash. Mrs. Samuel Hutt and two little daughters arrived borne Thursday from a two months visit at ber mother's home in Southern Oregon. Mr. and Mrs. B. B. Biohards left to day for North Yakima, where they will visit at the borne of Mis. Bioh ards brother, Will Eider. Mr. and Mrs. H. G. Helmiok, and li. tie daughter, of Mosoow, Idaho, are guests tbis week at the home of their parents Rev. and Mrs. D. M. Helmiok. Principal Boward Drew and H. C. Starr enjoyed a loog "hike" Satur day, walking to tbe Umatilla river, at tbe mouth of Thorn Hollow and baok. .'i ,: : ,,; ; . ... , ' Jack Crnmm, tbe Weston man who was so seriously injured by falling on to a woodsaw several weeks ago, is re ooveriug from the ehTeots of bis in juries. . -'- ; . ; c ; v. Mrs. Masterson left last week for Portland and tbe Willamette valley, where she expects to remain dnring the winter visiting ber daughter and other relatives. A' fair sized andienoe was at tbe opera bouse Tuesday evening to bear Francis L. Gable in Laugilosopby. Tbis was tbe second number of tbe lyceom course. Marion Jack and family of Pendle ton spent Thanksgiving with relatives in this city. Miss Jeannette remained over, for a few days as the guest of her aunt, Mrs. Edward E. Koontz. iz CO 4: . 5: - - i i Is Always Appropriate for a Nice CHRISTMAS PRESENT I have them in all grades, all prices A full line of High Grade Jewelry, Watches and Novel ties at catalogue prices. I will do engraving free on goods purchased of me for Holiday Presents L. S. VINCENT, JEWELER, ATHENA, ORE. Mrs. Braoa left recently for Noith Yakima, where she will spend tbe winder. That she may have oboioe fruit while at Yakima Mrs. Braoe shipped a quantity from here. F. L. Atkinson, proprietor of tbe Oommeroial livery stable, has pur chased the cottage adjoining her home, of Mis. Minnie Willaby, and will immediately take possession. Borehonnd, Irish Moss, Tolu, White Pine, Seleoted Pineapple, Lemon and Orange. Unexcelled for its onrative qualities for the Grippe, coughs and oolds. Guaranteed striotly pure, by Beit Canano. A dinner in honor of their 26th wed ding anniversary was given by Mr. and Mrs. A. B. MoEwen, last Sunday, at wbiob Mrs. Martha Mays, Mrs. Lizzie Mansfield, and Mr. and Mia. Henry Barrett wore guests. A Christmas ball will take plaoe at the I. O. O F.-K. of P. lodge hall on Tuesday evening, December 24. Johnson's orohestra has been engaged for tbe oooasion, and snpper will be served in tbe banquet room. ' Mrs. W. P. Littlejobn and daugh ter, Aieta, visited in Pendleton dur ing'tba week end. Areta was a guest of her friend. Vernita Watts, who is fast improving under the treatment of a chiro-praotio pbysioian there. Mr. and Mrs. B. D. Clemona gave a dinner yesterday, io honor of the 27th anniversary of their wedding, and tbe 6th anniversary of the wedding day of Mr. and Mrs. K. B. Kidder. Mrs, T . J. Kirk was one of tbe guests. Mr. and Mrs. J. V. Mitohell have taken tbe residence oa Adams street, formerly ooonpied bv Mr. and Mis. Cbas. Betts. and will again beoome residents of Athena. They are heart ily weloomed back by theii many friends. , . At the oonnoil meeting, Monday evening, it was decided to levy a 10 mill tax. This levy, with revenne from saloon lioenats and fines, is ex pected to meet tbe expense of city government and redeem outstanding warrants. Mrs. J. S. Bnnter left the first of tbe week for a visit to her parents at La Grande, before joining ber bus band, who is in business at Hermistoo. Mr. aud Mrs. Mam Baworth have moved into the bouse vaoated by Mr. and Mrs. Bnnter. The wind storm of Tuesday atler noon developed oyolonio tendencies in the Bergevin neighborhood, south of town. I be wind tossed Mr.Berge viae's bay barn abonl as though it were a paper building, almost demol ishing it completely. Mrs. T. J. Kirk arrived in the city Wesdnesday evening, and has been vis iting friends here tbis week. Mrs. Eirk oame down last -week from La Cross, and has been at tbe home of her son, Grant Ebrbart, near Pendle ton the first of tbe week. Misses Zelma and Meroa DePeatt visited in Pendleton Sunday. In tbe evening, at a speoial eervioe in the Christian ohuroh, cundnoted by tbe Christian Women's Board of Missions, Mies Zelma favored tbe Pendleton congregation with a vooal solo. Friday aud Saturday evening pro gram ; at tbe Dreamland theatre: "Winning is Losing," Vita; "flogan'a Alley", Edison; "Pawnee Love," Pa tbe; Sunday evening: "Far from Erin's Isle," Kalem; "Toas Indians at Home-Little Matoh Seller," "Pros peotor'a Legaoy." Tbe Athena opera house is to have a floe new drop curtain. George Kidder is the artist who is weildinu the brush, wbioh insures Manager Busie an artistio result. Tbe center pieoe will be from a painting of Mt. Shasta, - gronped about whiob, in pleasing designs, will appear adver tisements of tbe various Atbena bus iness houses.. On bis return from a recent visit to Southern Idaho, - John Martin brought home a sample of fall sown grain that looks pretty good. With out throwing any boquets at Blaine county, tbe borne of John's friend, W. T. Harness, the grain sample wbiob was sown in September, locks as if it might be volunteer from one of Martin's fields north of town. fTh at the (Sold Hole St ore We are showing the finest and greatest line of toys, dolls, games, toilet sets, stationery, and suitable gifts for men, women, boys and girls and the baby, that the people of Athena ever' feasted their eyes upon, for the low prices charged. - & & WE ARE SANTA CLAIS' HEADQUARTERS ! Men's 65c four-in hand neckwear now at Men's 50c four-in-hand neckwear now at.... -Men's Suspenders, Supporters and Armbands, in sets. ......... Ladies' Beautiful Neckwear at 25: 49c and 69c. ..... ... .. -: Ladies' Beautiful Felt House Slippers, at 6 49c, 9Sc and $1.49 - . . . Child's Beautiful Felt Ilouse Slirpers, at : 49c, 69c, 79c and 89c ... . . 45c 25c 69 c 39c Smith Axminster Rugs, 27x54 in Regular $3 values at Smith Axminster Rugs, 3x6 feet, Regular $5 values at Dresser Scarfs and Squres in Em broidery and drawn work, Splendid Post Card Albums now going at 15, 25, 49, 69 and 98c. i.. We can save you one-half on Stationery. Xmas Boxes at 10, 25, 49, 69, 98c Aud many other good things. Come, see; 1.98 3.45 49c Everybody is Invited to Call and View the Beautiful Gift Suggestions. Bring your Children, as our toy Department is a paradise for the little Tots. Come early, Goods going. m P'liriii miiiiiw mm m a - m , m i 1 1 - " t i itt i astir -w -r iin"'j'jn-iniiiirir", "iiifi' inT rir i n im uvik r i 1 IS YiTMKV "MffiKMilll: I JOYLAND, the wonderous dty of "make-believe" is open. Its mythical gates are ajar, disclosing a scene such as only seen in the most pleasant dreams of childhood. iA veritable land of marvels that will make little eyes grow brighter and hearts beat quicker, as their little owners crowd along the aisles, lined on either side with almost every conceivable sort of contrivance ,to amuse, instruct and satisfy them to the fullest extent. But Toyland is not alone for children. Its rejuvenating influence will iwMghly enioved bv the Mamma3 and Papas, the grandmothers and grandfathers, who will come and for a time live again their hannv days of childhood. WE INVITE YOU TO COME WITH THE CHILDREN-THEY WILL ENJOY IT, AND SO WILL EVERYONE OF YOU. THE "MONEY-BACK STORE," MAIN STREET, ATHENA, OREGON "Yo' neighhahs may think yon is mighty good, all light, bat what do yo' Hebenly Fatbah tbiak erboat it?" (Coon villa Parsou.) Publio eervioes at tbe Methodist chnrob every Sanday both morning and evening. Stiaugers always weloome. Come and get ao qaaioted with os. Geo. W. Bradley was op from Pen dleton Friday evening. Pendleton pa pers reported that Mr. Bradley was clgihlly injured dqring the windstorm Tuesday atternoon oy the falling of a heavy pane of glass in his ofTioe, wbioh out some ngly gashes about his head and forehead, necessitating a nam ber of stitohes. . The 0. W. B. M. held a very pleas ant and snooessfnl meeting Wednes day afternoon at the home of Mrs. David Taylor. Mrs. Joseph N. Scott was leader of the meeting, with the Bubjeot: "Some best ways to help tbe foreigner who is within onr gates." Two new members were added to tbe roll. , . . i ' ' Tbe Methodist obnroh people have decided to begin speoial evangelistio services the first week in Ja unary. Preparatory praver meetings will be held twioe a week during December, on Tuesday and xoorsaay evenings. Tbe church invites the cooperation of all Christian people of Atbena and vioinity not otherwise engaged. Tbe high wind of Tuesday, wbiob is reported to have done , considerable damage to wires end small buildings io Pendleton, failed .to leave any traoes in Athena. The. sohool house having previunsly given some uneasi ness on account of cracks in the wall, was closed during the . storm, school being dismissed for the afternoon. A. Maokenzie Meldrnm Wednesday evening gave his postponed leotnre on geology, at the Christian obnrob. Tbe stereoptioon filides were espacially plain and grapbio, and tbe leotnre was given in simple terms eo that tbe large congregation went away with a comprehensive idea of the forma tion of tbe earth's surface, and of the prehiatorio animals wbiob inhabited the eartb. Thesa edooational lectures are good for totb old and young, and it is gratifying to note that many are taking advantage of bearing them. Setvioea at tbe Christian ohurcb for Snnday, December 8, will include Bible school at 10 a, m. ; sermon end communion 11 a. m. The evening meeting will be coodooted by, the Auxiliary C. W. B. M. Tbh promis es to be a, very interesting and help ful meeting. A splendid program will be given by tbe members of tbe Aux iliary. Each missionary sent to the foreign field will be represented by a looal member, and eaob foreign field in wbiob tbe Christian Women's Board of Missions have a missionary will likewise be represented. Speoial musio is being prepared for tbe eveciog. Tbe Press acknowledges receipt of announcement of tbe marriage of Miss Bertba Agnes Gross, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. S. Perry, to Mr. Delbert Waldorf Proebstel. Tbe wedding oc curred on Friday, November 22, 1912. in Portland, and the newly married pair will be at home -in Ireadwell, Alaska, after December 26. Tbe tride was a popular girl of Atbena come years ago, since wbiob time sbe has lived in Pendleton and Portland where sbe specialized in elooctioo and has beoome proficient in ber chosen profession. Her Athena friends will unite with tbe Press in extending well wishes for ber future in tbeir Alaska borne. Tbe yonng 'ladies of tbe J. F. F. club were pleasantly entertained at tbe borne of Miss Lizzie Sheard, a mile noith of town Wednesday even ing. As a surprise to tba ladies, a number of young men were invited, and the evening was passed most mer rily by all. Dainty refreshments were served ty tbe bostefs. A frosty walk home after tbe party was not one of the least of tbe pleasures of tbe even ing. Tbose present were: Mimes Clara and Flrence Zerba, Both Krebs. Velma Wilkinson. Anna Soli, Zelma aod Merna DePeatt, Edna Tay lor, Maod MandsSeld; Meters. Kona sek, Clarnoe Zerba, Rossell Pieisol, Hay Zerba, George Winsbip, Leslie Nelson. KewWa "1 Paper MILLER, "The Furniture Man," has added this line to his already large, varied stock rt Sauare Bar A 1 J we nave tne nnest line ot Art bquares ever shown in Athena. All are of modern de signs and up-to-the minute patterns. They are going at prices never before heard of, class of goods considered. Our line of Furniture is complete. It includes late styles in Corsican Walnut, Birdseye and the popular Golden Oak. QE? very latest novelties in Iron and Brass Beds. Everything in Springs and Mattresses. u articular IPs! IrJiSi lfc111 the Preferred Stock Canned Goods Are Packed Wherever the Best are Grown That is the secret of their exquisite Flavor. Preferred Stock Pine apple, for instance, is grown, ripened and canned all under the sunny skies of Hawaii. Pineapples brought to this country and then canned must be picked before fully ripe or they won't keep and the flavor is flat. Hawaiian Pineapple is the best crown. Every morning, the ones ripened to their "spicy best" are gathered, taken into the cannery, close at hand, peeled and cored by special cutters operated by bright, tidy Hawaiian girls. 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