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Press Paragraphs ,Ad Piakertoo was over from Milton yesterday. , A. h. Swaggart spent .Monday ia Feadletoo. '.. Joseph N. Scott has plaoed an order for.a Ford maohioe. Born, to Mr. and Mrs. John T. King, April 27, 1913, a bod. Mrs! U. W.. Proebstel. of Weston, was in tbe city Friday, . N. A. Miller transacted business in Walla Walla, yesterday. fir. aod Mrs. beau Willaty mo tored to Walla Walla Sunday. Carl Christian is holding first chair in A. J. Parker"t down the Bbcp. Miss Doris Barnes, of Weston, was a go est of Athena friends Monday. Mr. and Mrs. Viotor McDonald were in tbe city this week from Walla Walla. Jbs. Price, a prominent wheat buyer of Weston had business in Athena Friday. , Mrs. Jbb.' Bryan was- upIrom her home in Helix Friday visiting Athena friends. , Mrs. L. S. Vincent has spent tbe week in Pendleton, taking medioal treatment. Mr. and Mrs. John Adams were in the city Wednesday from their Lome near Adams. Letober Norvell, a prominent yonng farmer and business man of Helix, was in the city Tuesday. v A son was born to Prof." aud Mrs. Kyle McDaniel, on April 28, 1913, at their home in Adams. . E. A. Dudley and M. L. Watts mo- Mr. and Mrs. Cbas. May were down from their Weston mountain home Monday, visiting Athena friends. Uncle John Gallender is conGned to bis room at tbe St. Kiobols with a bad case of inflammatory rheumatism. Miss Carrie Sharp oame np from her school at Pendleton Friday evening, and spent tba week end with her pa rents and sister in this city. Mis. B. D. lharp, agent for the Spirella corset, has bad faor territory enlarged by the addition of the Weston agency. - Mrs. Tharp will visit Wes ton next week. . Mr. and Mrs. B. B. Kiohards and little daughter Helen, . left Monday evening for Portland, Eugene, and other Willamette valley points on a visit to relatives. ' S. F. Wilson was in town several days this week from Portland. "Just oleaning np some odds and ends.' said Fred, in addition to spending a few days with his friends here. Services at tbe Christian oburob May 4th: . Bible school 10 a. m. ; com munion aud address 11 a. m. ; report of tbe East Oregon Snnday Sohool convention. Eveoiug seivioe8 o'oiook. Mr. and Mrs. Maok Swain and tbe looal players who made a pronounoed snocesR of "Brown's in Town," at the opera Tuesday eveuing, will prodooe tbe play in nearby towns next week. Reports from Walla Walla are very encouraging as to the condition of Wesley Zerba, who was operated on for appendioitis last Saturday. Every indication points to the early recovery of the yonng man. Monntaia farmers, who have been unable to find a market for last sea son's potato crop, are feeding the tu bers to bogs. Potatoes, oooked and mixed with grain is considered to be good fattening feed. 1f U. M. Morrison bas purchased a tored to Pendleton yesterday where U5 horge power gasoiiDe engine, wbioh tbey transacted business, E. II. Benn, bookkeeper at tbe Moa grove Mercantile store, spent Snnday with relatives at Milton. Mrs. Victor Bnrke and little son have been visiting at the home of her three score years and parents in Pendleton this week. Clark Nelson, representing tbe New York Life Insurance company, was in town yesterday from Pendleton. Announcement is made that Tum alum Park, on the Walla Walla river, will be opened for the season, next Sunday. Mother's Day will bo observed at the Methodist Episcopal (iboroh oy speoial service May 11th at eleven o'oiook. Mrs. M. L. .Watts and Vernita- ar rived home Snnday, from Long Beach, Cal., and are pleased to greet borne friends. . Mr, and Mrs, G. W. Staggs of Wes ton, were in the city Saturday, and were interested spectators at the ath letio meet. The Pendleton base ball team open ed the season at home Tuesday by squelching tbe Boise players by tbe score of 13 to J,. .' ' Dr. S. F. Sharp is having improve ments and repairs done at his home this wee k, with Carpenter W. W. Jaoobs as chief workman. he will install on his combined har vester. A number of other combine owners in this vicinity, will install engines on their machines. a Wednesday, Dr. L. Dell turned his ten stile. This veuerable old gentleman ' celebrated the oooasion by working all day. He is now bunting a foot race, and says he prefers running Jim Myriok. The Weston base ball team will play tbe Paoiflo Power & Light com pany team of Walla Walla, Snnday afternoon at 2:30 in Weston. To morrow evening a dance will be given for the benefit of the Weston team. X ' An evening of song and orchestra music in honor of tbe blind poet, Fanny J. Crosby, will te given at tbe Methodist Episoopal obniob. Hymna and songs written by Fanny J. Crosby will be one of tbe prominent features. S. L. Spencer bas developed consid- able skill as a rat oatcher. With a string properlv looped, he has caught ten rodents from one hole in the walk in front of bis blaoksmitb shop and there are still more to fish for. Sam Boober's road crew is working south of the city limit- on Third street extension. The second wooden fcridge has been removed and the branch la being rilled with dirt, tak en from tbe bill opposite the Vio Harris plaoe. M. S. Pate, formerly a teacher in tbe Athena sohool tut now principal The May mooting of the Christian of the' Milton schools, attended tbe j Woman's Board of Missions will te athletic meet and oratorioal contest held next Wednesday Bfteinooon at Saturday. I the home of Mrs. Henrv Koepke, near Sill! I i, r,-'"aniJ? tA. J. Parker BARBER SHOP Everything First Class - Modern and fjp-to - d a t 3 CUTH SIDE MAIN ATHENA .J STPtlT town. Mrs. Jaokson Nelson will as sist tbe hostess, and tbe meeting will be led by Mrs. Geo. Gerkiug, with tbe topio: "Lessons from onr Mission aries and Workers who have died in tbe service." This is also Member ship day for tbe society. . Jake Keno has constructed a tennis oonrt at tbe City Park, ttis week. This is the third court established in AJhena. One, a private court is at the borne of Dr. and Mrs. J. D. Plam ondon, end the other is at the sohool house grounds. East Oreconian: Martha Bosh to day commenced suit against Charles Keen, to recover $233.50 and interest since May 1, 1907, whioh she alleges to bd due on a promissory note. She asks for $35 attorney fees also. Ho mer I. Watta of Athena is her attor ney. B. N. Hawks has been doing con siderable improvement work on the interior of his drug store. He has installed a large mirror In his soda and ioe oream department and shelv ing bas been plaoed in the rear of the store, to receive a large stock of paints and oils. H. F. Wilson and his Portland real estate connections have recently purobased 12,000 aores of land in Cen tral Oregon. The large traot is locat ed in the vicinity of Belmond, 3500 acres being snsoeptible to irrigatibo, the remainder being dry farming and grazing land. ; The Athena bigb sohool will be rep resented v fonr athletes at Pendleton tomorrow, when tbe Enstern Oregon traok meet takes place there. Payne will run the mile raoej Wortbingtoo and Ingham in tbe sprints and middle distanoes and Tompkins will compete in the weights. Notioable improvement has been made in tbe npper story of tbe Barrett building. A new landing has been plaoed in tbe stairway and alteration has taken place in the rooms above. Attorney Bishop has moved his office from the-Post building to a front room in tbe Barrett building. Dr. Plamondon, aooompanied by Attorney Bishop,- drove to the Gup Cornoyer ranob on tbe Umatilla yes terday, and found Mr. Corooyei in a very serious conditio j with valvular heart trouble. Tbe river was un pleasantly high and they were foroed to cross on horsebaok. . Two very pleasant sessions of the Sunshine olub have reoently been held, tbe first at tbe home of Mrs. Casper Woodward, and the last, yes terday afternoon, at the home of Mrs, George Woodward. A nnmber of vis itors attended eaob session, and re freshments were served by tbe host esses. . '. .., Program at tbe Dreamland for Fri day and Saturday evenings: 1. "Tbe Two Gun Sermon," Lnbin. 2. "Her Hour of Triumph," Essanay. 3. "More Precious Than Gold," Edison. For Sunday: 1. "Tbe Three Valis es," Slig. 2."Ibe Deputy's Peili." Lnbin. 3. "The Bogus Napoleon," Vitagraph. i Oliver Diokenson this week sus tained tbe loss of two valuable regis tered mares and two oolts, from foun der. Sacked wheat, stored in the Puget Sound warehouse at Waylaud station, in some manner became spilled and percolating tbrongh tbe oracks of the building, afforded a gorge for the horses which resulted in their death. There will be a Christian Steward ship convention held at tbe Methodist Episcopal church beginning Monday evening, May 5th, with sessions also Tuesday morning and afternoon. Revs. J. S. Bell of Walla Walla and Nathan Evans of Pendleton, and speakers from Echo and Bermiston will make tbe addresses. Everybody invited. From tbe "Up to-the Times" mag azine, published in Walla Walla, we olip the following item: Misses Pearl Piukerton and Loraine Gray gave a graduating recital in. the Colombia Conservatory at Milton last Friday evening. Both are graduating in piano. They were assisted by a string quartette composed of Lawrence Pinkerton, Pearl Pinkerton, W. A. Bacon and Loraine Gray. UNEQUALLED AS A CURB FOR, BAD COLDS 1 r 1 11 I 1 1 LI 1 Li 'I 1 I I I I 1 1 ll I I I 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 i II I 1 1 ill ll' a iiii Ul 1 AWH MM 'MvY)-.Jk7. rm Www U: IWVWVV- iSi.li U M UNFOUALLEDXihvS. VM i iMcni i A i i rrr ac JkPREVENTIVEoF FMtUMUjNIA OURES Couglis,Colds ROUP. WHOOPINC COUCH, HOARSENESS, BRQKCKmi, SORE THROAT, IXCIPIEKT COHSVHFIIQH akd au tmt of rn THRO AT and LUNGS. diamlarlala Medlcloa Co. I XAWVrJCTVMtf TMABMMim, Oit MoirtM, Iowa. US. A. 3PEicminwuEiii " " ' .tWfo. wwLUhL'LKUUr tt it 1 1 1 1 1 i 1 1 1 i i n 1 1 f i ill mm 1 1 1 1 n 1 1 1 1 1 n n i n m vr lAw ll ! ill If - v mam hy Mm u 1 sMSm-- .-ISTAS A PLEASANT I "-l v. ft EVERY BOTTLE GUARANTEED. Miss Lula Tharp left yesterday mor ning for Walla Walla, where she en tered tbe Walla Walla hospital with tba intention of studying for a trained nurse. Miss Tharp began her studies last fall in St. Yincent'a hospital in Portland. She proposes to complete the course in Walla Walla, and follow the profession. Sam Hutt this week plaoed an order for a $2700 two-ton autotruok with the Avery Automobile company of Peoria, Ills. Tbe truck bas a motor developing 45 horse power, is strongly built and is considered by meobanioal expert to be one of the test truoks on the market. Mr. Hutt baa accepted the agenoy for the Avery trnoka and automobiles. He expects to reoeive his new maobina in about three weeks. Mrs. W. E. Dobson received word Tuesday that her sister, Mrs. John Cornett, had died at her home in Port land, and left Tuesday evening to be present at tbe fnneral, closing her sobool in La Mar distriot until next week. Mr 8. Cornett has long been an invalid, and her death is not unexpect ed. It has only baen a few months since Mis. Dotson was oalled to Port land to attend the funeral of her father, Judge Downs, wbioh ocourred at his borne in St. Johns. A large congregation' attended tbe rvjees in honor of tbe 01th anniver sary of Odd Fellowship, in tbe M. . oburob Snnday evening. A splendid sermon, whioh left food for thought in tbe miuds of the bearers, was de livered by the pastor, Rev. Helmick, and good musio was furnished by Prof. Gordon's orchestra, also assisting tbe ohoir. Mo other services were held in tbe city, and tbe looal lodges of Odd Fellows and Kebekabs attended en masse, clad in regalia. ,7 For some weeks past there has been in preparation a splendid May Day program to be given May third, to morrow, in the City Park. This ia the annual pionio of the Christian Sunday sobool. A number of children have been oaief ully trained in tbe beautiful May Pole exeroises, by Mrs. A. M. Meldrum and Miss Zelma DePeatt. Tbe picnio will take the form of a basket dinner. Everybody is invited. Games will be provided for the child ren and young people. Mips Zola Eenn yesterday partic ipated in a mnsioal recital at Whit man Conservatory at Walla Walla aud came out with third honors in a olass of eix contestants, all of whom were older than herself. Miss Eng storm of Spokane reoeived first aud Miss Nez of Hatton, Wash,, second honors. Miss Zola was accompanied by ber teaeber in musio, Mrs. J. D. Plamondon who was very much pleased with the performanoe of ber pupil. As a mnsioal director, Joseph N. Scott has attained more than a looal repntation. Mr. Soott has been se cured t( direot tbe production of the beautifol sacred cantata, "Sbilob," in Pendleton. The entertainment will take place on May 0th, in the Chris tian oburob in, that city. Pendleton talent will be assisted by Miss Zelma DePeatt, soprano, Miss Merna DePeatt, contralto, and Miss Kittie Gbolson as accompanist on tbe pianoforte The threa youDg ladies in company with Mr. Scott have been attending rehear sals in Pendleton for some time. The oratorio cantata was given with great success in this city during the Christ mas holidays. Notice. Sealed bids for furnishing fifty (50) cords No. 1 4-ft. Fir Wood, to Sohool District No. 20, will be reoeived by the undersigned, at bis offloe in Ath ena, Oregon, np to 2 o'oiook, p. m., on Monday, May 26tb, 1018. Said wood to be delivered on or before Septem ber 1st, 1013. Bids should state either "f. o. b. railroad depot Athena," or "delivered on sobool grounds." By order of the sobool board. B. B. Richards, Cbas Betts, Chairman, Cleik, Pasture for Cattle. Good pasture for cattle on Reed and Bawley mountain; plenty of grass and water. Charges, f 1 per bead per month. Phone, Maio 551. or address J. C, Yanbell, Pendleton, Oreg. it. The vote or tue "peoyic V w'iuc mum hard worked quotations from (li Shakespeare, (2) MUton, (3) Dryden, (4i Pope, (5) Cowper, (0 Campbell. (7 Byron, (8) Shelley, (9) Wordsworth. (10 Tennyson, has resulted ns follows; (1) To be or not to be. (2) They also serve who stand and wait (3) None but the bravo deserves the fair (4) A little learning Is a dangerous thing (5) The cups that cheer, but not Inebriate (6) Distance lends enchantment to the view. (7) Truth Is always strange-stranger than fiction. (g) Hall to thee, blithe tplrltl 9i We are seven. (10) 'TIs better to have loved and lost Than never to have loved at all. Wc think these hard worked quota tions have a right to nt least an eight hour day. London Truth. Papa's Ally. "Papa anys," announced the sweet young thing, "that when you come to call on me hereafter you must not come In a street cor." "Great guns! Must I walkT "Xo. You are to come to a taxirnb and have it wait for yon. Papa saya that this will not cnly prove how much yon lore rue. but save bis staying up nights to make noises and wind the clocf-Oeveland I'lnln Dealer. Medicine of the 8oul. Medicine and religion, which nre too frequently regarded ns mutually an tagonistic KhonUl lie mutually comple mentary. There itre mntty diMnpa In which the medicine of the soul Is a powerful adjuvant In the treatment or the body.-KritiMh Medical Journal. Times Change. Mrs. Iteiihiim-Von used to say that yon would give your life for me. Ben bam -That whs when I was sick and expected to die anyway. Details Wanted. Client-He railed nie n liar, a scoun drel, a coward and a ihlef. Iwyei" And which epithet Is It yoo object to? Boston Transcript, IKBBjlBffljgMMBgSSB I urn n sHSfSfo , (DaDpimi ulal.lw'ape i - - r 1 it if - fi . -, - ' Glassware and China for the home, for every use, is included in our generous display and at prices less 3 than you'd even expect to pay. :; Xv.V'; China tableware in dinner sets or open stock, which PN; pcrmiis oi xne seiecuon oi individual pieces to com- your set; in plain and beautiful decorated designs. 3 Glass bowls, tumblers, stem glasses, etc, in imitation cut glass, plain or decorated effects of all kinds. lllliili1. beauti REMEMBER We give glassware, chinaware, wood en ware tinware, enamelware, galvanized ware, silver ware knives and forks, fire-proof crockery" and dishes of all kinds, with Coupons. RAOTEtE THE "MONEY-BACK STORE," ATHENA, OREGON Km Iea Paper MILLER, "The Furniture Man,'' has added this line to his already large, varied stock Art Square Bargains We have the finest line of Art Squares ever shown in Athena. All are of modern designs and op-to the minnte patterns.-- They are going at prices never before heard of, olass of goods considered. Onr line of Furniture ia complete. It inolndea late styles in Corsloan Walnut, Birdseye and tbe popular Golden Oak. Tbe very latest novelties in Iron and Brass Bods. Everything in Springs and Mattresses. From $2 Q. C Rings Jtxi; Quality All Hupoiiyh See them. Prove that similar values elsewhere ' would cost you much more. The makers' printed guarantee protects you always, against lost stones (except diamonds). I SOUOLDl Guaranteed Rings Look for Q. C. stamp Inside each ring. Over 2000 dasigno. Call and get free birihstono card. L. S. VINCENT Jeweler Athena, Oregon BON TON Restaurant MEALS AT ALL HOURS. Short Orders a Specialty. We also have Ice Cream, Sodas and all kinds of Soft Drinks. A fine line of Cigars, Cigarettes and Tobacco. E. C. Karnes, Prop. North Side Main Street, Athena, Ore. Os that plants thorns most oevr expect to gatbrr roses. Pilpay. TROY LAUNDRY For the Best Work HENRY KEEN E. Agent, fourth of July Celebration Under the Anspioea of Walla Wulla Oommeroial Olnb and Merchants' Association. Walla Walla, Washington Lively and Speedy Program of Eveuts and a Merry Day for ' All Who Attend. ONE BIG DAY FRIDAY JULY 4TH. 1913 ATTRACTIONS ONE BIG DAY Street Pageant of Mote, Sports and Athletics. Fatriotio Ezeioises, Tri State Leagne Baseball, and other Interesting Entertainment Foatores and Events of a Character too Numerous to mention. Reduced Rates on all Railroads. ALL WELCOME. May 28 to September 30 YOU CAN GET LOW FARE ROUND TRIP TICKETS FROM ALL O.-W. R. & N. STATIONS TO PRINCIPAL EASTERN CITIES Via FINAL RETURN LIMIT OGT. 31. Chicago $ 7 2.RO Denver $ 55.00 rew York 108.50 Omaha; 60.00 Philadelphia 108.50 Boston 110.00 St.Paul .00.00 Minneapolis ...... 60.00 Equally low Round Trip Fares to practically all other points East , LET ME HELP OUTLINE YOUR TRIP J. R. MATHERS, Athena, Agent O.-W. R, & N.