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About The Athena press. (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942 | View Entire Issue (Jan. 12, 1917)
Press Paragraphs Mrs. L. S. Vincent came up from Pendleton Wednesday. Watts and Rogers rule free with puzzle thrown in. Adv. The roads'are drying up, and auto mobile travel is much better. Found On the road south of the city a lady's muff. Call at this office. Chas. Betts is over from his Walla Walla River farm, visiting friends. Lost An auto chain on the road west of town. Leave at this office. James Haworth has gone to Spokane where he will remain for some time. Farmers, you can get Neatsfoot oil at Ware's Pharmacy at fl per gallon. A. V. Swaggart and son, Frank, were in Heppner this week on busi ness. Attorney Homer I. Watts is in Great Falls, Montana this week, on busi ness. For Sale Four lots and a four-room house in Athena, Enquire of Donald McFadyen. Miss Ethel Duncan has returned from a visit with her sister Mrs. Lula Hite, in Portland. Mrs. Claud Hanscomb, of Pendleton, is a guest at the home of Mr. and Mrs. A. A. Foss. Mr. and Mrs. P. L. Cochran, of Mis soula, Montana, were guests last week of Harold Cochran. Mr. and Mrs. J 0. Russell accom panied the basket ball teams to Waits burg this morning. Mrs. S. J. Newsom of Prineville, is in the city visiting at the home of her son, Dr. G. S. Newsom. Mrs. W. J. Gholson spent the week Ht the home of her daughter, Mrs. Reeder, west of the city. Remember the dance at the Athena opera house, tomorrow evening. A good time for everybody. Mr. and Mrs. H. A. Ingham of Tou chet spent the week end at the Art Coppock home, near town. Mrs. Frankie Russell was recently married in Vancouver B. C. to Mr. Car lcton MvDodd, of Seattle. A new set of Wayne oil tanks have been installed at Zerba Bros. Garage, and they are the last word in oil tanks. Mr. and Mrs. Caspar Woodward and children are in California where they will remain during the remainder of the winter. The little daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Clem Duncan was taken to the hospital at Pendleton this week, to be treated for rupture. . I have taken the local agency for "Clow's Knit" Guaranteed Hosiery, and will be ready for business about January 25th. Give me a trial order. The Hosiery will do the rest. Mrs, Nettie Burolker. Mrs. Nick Taitinger and three child ren of Claresholm, Alberta, are here visiting at the home of Mr. and Mrs. J. F. Wright. , : The Mosgrove Mercantile Company are closing out their business in Ath ena, and Wednesday inaugurated a closing out sale. Dr. Newsom reports the birth of a daughter to Mr. and Mrs. G. W. Jones and a son to Mr. and Mrs. Roy De- voigne, all of Adams. Dr. E. B. Osborne, who is connected with the State Veterinarian's office, is in the city on official business and for a visit with his mother and brother. Great evangelistic campaign now on at Bantist church. Hear Edcar L. Mills, the great evangelist, every eve ning at 7 :au prompt. (Jome. Adv. Mrs. Henry Wood, who has been in ill health for some time, has been in the hospital at Pendleton since last Saturday, and is improving slightly. When you want boots and shoes re paired right, take them to Billy Cars- tens, at Coomans' shop. All work gauranteed to give satisfaction, or no pay. Eva Bergevin had the misfortune to break her arm yesterday, while at play at school, in District No. 118. Dr. Sharp was called and reduced the frac ture. After closing out a stock of goods at Hermiston for Matt Mosgrove, James Henderson is here to assist in the Mosgrove Mercantile company's closing out sale. People who turned out of their beds at a late hour last night, expecting a fire somewhere in town, did not appre ciate the joke in ringing the bell at the Christian church. Hugh Bell and Bert Warren were in town Wednesday, from their ranch es near Helix. Hugh broke the spring in the rear end of his auto, and stopped at Zerba Bros., for repairs. Burke & Son have the Spencer build ing in shape for their garage business. George Kidder did an artistic job in painting the Ford trade-mark into an attractive sign for the firm. Mr. and Mrs. E. A Dudley are pleas antly located in Almo Apartments, at Long Beach, California. Mrs. Tomp kins, daughter Lillian and Miss Jessica McEwen are also residing at the Almo. Reports from Malheur county are to the effect that the coyotes are becom ing very bold. A cow recently died of rabies, and the head of a coyote sent from that county proved the animal inflicted. It iB possible those droves of robins that flew north last week, knew their business. Clear warm weather, ap proaching spring balminesB' has been with us this week regular gardening weather. While at play, Max Newsom was hit in the eye with an arrow, which neces sitated a visit to Dr. Somers, at Wal la Walla, in company with his father,, yesterday. It is believed no permanent injury will result. Ralph and Luvois McEwen have tak en under consideration the purchase of ."FIXING UP" Do your roofs leak ? Are your barns warm ? Are your cattle and implements protected V You insure against possible fire, have you p ainted against CERTAIN DEPRECIATION? Have you thought of doing repair work "between seasons?" There is no BETWEEN SEASON. This is the REPAIR SEASON. There will be many days when the weathor makes outside work disagreeable or even impossible. Do tho INSIDE REPAIRS then. That shelf you promised the wife. The playroom in the attic made of Tum-A-Lum wallboard wo showed you this fall. Proper repairs add to the VALUE of your property as well as its convenience. List down the items and lot us tell you how little the material will cost you. WE HAVE THE GOODS. ALL YOU HAVE TO DO IS TO PLAY THE GAME. "See Johnson About It." TUM-A-LUMBERa buy-word for good building material TUM-A-LUMPall that is the very" best in coal or wood MERCHANDISE New Goods in daily-Ginghams, Per cales, Calicos, Shoes and Furnishings Drt.s Ginghams, a nice line to select from - - .10-. 14 'a Peivales in a wide range of pat-"t.-rns . 10.-mj-.15 Apron ginghams, - U Si -. 07 White outing flannel .OS 1-8 to . 19 See our line of Ladies' aprons. All the news tyles at the same old prices . - . 4U-.fi!)-. !I8 TurkiHh Towels, pr, .lll-.Sfl-.8tl-.4ll Pillow casus, each, .10-.lat4'-.lo-.10-.24 Sheets, each, - .411-. 60-. 19-. 08 Men's Khaki pants 1.10-1.:1 Corduroy pants. - - l.uH-3.40 Latest dress Shoes for men. Tan English laco rubber heel andne olin boIo, a beauty - 4.98 Crossett shoes, tan and black 5.50 Men's and boys' leggins, .flll-,88 Men's rubbers - - .119-. 8 II Men's arctics - .08 to 9.40 Hoys' shoes - - 1.49 to B.'JS Mens Suits, $9.90, $12.50, $14.75. Mens Suits made to your measure. Our "Supreme" line can not be beaten. Satisfaction with every Suit $15.00, $17.50, $20.00. J. C. Penney Co. Inc. ! a large stock ranch in Baker county, located near Haines. The ranch in cludes several hundred acres of land and a large number of cattle. At the annual meeting of the stoc k holders of the First National Bank of Athena, all officials were re-elected and the usual dividend declare!. A number of young ladies were en tertained Saturday night at the home of Mr. and Mrs. L. M. Martin with a "slumber party," at which it is said, the very last thing to be thought of was "slumber. A jolly time was had. -Athena friends of Mrs. Eber Luna, of Joseph, Wallowa county, regret to hear of her protracted illness, since the birth of a little son in October. The infant was born dead, and Mrs. Luna was ill in a hospital for many weeks, but is recovering. Mr. and Mrs. D. H. Sanders moved Tuesday into their new home on South Third street, The move was made on Henry's sixty-seventh birthday. It is noised about that his friends will give him a grand shivaree as soon as the family are settled. ' Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Smith and son Leslie, arrived in the city Tuesday evening from New Mexico, where they have been residing for the past two years. Mr. Smith is greatly im proved in health, and has disposed of his interests in New Mexico. J. M. Swaggart, while not pretend ing to be in the sheep business on as large a scale as French Criglar once was, nevertheless believes in comfort ably sheltering what he has, and re cently constructed a sheep barn 11x70 feet in dimensions. His ewes are lambing now and the percentage of in crease is very satisfactory. Program at the Christian church Sunday, 9:60 a. m., Bible school, Geo. R. Gerking, director; preaching and Communion II a. m. The choir will render a special number, a selection from a noted Cantata. In the evening the pastor will speak on "Man's Great est Discovery." In the morning on "Continuity of Service." The male chorus will sing at the evening hour. The public cordially invited and wel come. A band of seven elk cows wandered down from the mountains last Satur day, coming down the west fork of Birch creek, almost to Pilot Rock, ac cording to reports from Pendleton pa pers. One of the animals did Btray into Pilot Rock and was so exhausted that it was easily captured. They were seen at various farms along the way, and one was captured at the H. G. Casteel place, having been chased by a dog until exhausted. Deputy Game Warden Tonkin was notified, as the elk are believed to be too weak to es cape the attack of dogs or coyotes. One of the most pleasant' and suc cessful social events of the winter was held last evening in the banquet room of the Christian church, when the young men of the class taught by Mrs. John T. King, entertained the young ladies of the class, which is composed of forty-four members. The men proved themselves adepts in the art of entertaining, and amused their guests with many interesting games. A most elaborate luncheon was served in an artistic manner, and the young ladies will find it difficult to surpass them when the compliment is returned. The rooms were elaborately decorated in red and black, and about seventy-five guests and members partook of their hospitality. The. entertainment was the result of a recent contest between the young men and ladies of the class. School Notes, Last Friday night in the Milton gymnasium the Athena High school basket ball tossera won a double vic tory over Columbia College in two close, fast and snappy games, the girls' score being SB to ill, and the boys, ai to 17. The girls' game was the fastest seen this year. The game was even throughout, each side fight ing hard for tho ball. Kathren Froome was star for Athena, making 9 1 of the local sextette's points, while Pauline Myrick made 18 of Columbia's 91. The boys' game was characterized by roughness, but the light Athena team outpassed Columbia and won. The game was very exciting, each team leading for short intervals. With a minute and twenty seconds left to play and the score tied, the Athena boys by faultess team work, succeeded in cag ing two field baskets. Jimmy Clark of Milton officiated at the girls' game and Emery Worthington at the boys' game. Tonight the Athena teams meet Waitsburg in a double header at Waits- burg. A faster game is expected at Waitsburg than was played in Athena, on account of the improved team work of the local boys. Nothing is known of the strength of the girls' team. lomorrow night the teams play in Touchet and both girls and boys are expected to win. The Columbia Col lege boys beat Touchet and as Athena defeated Columbia, the local boys ex pect to run a large score. Principal and Mrs. Russell will accompany the teams on the trip. 1 he next Literary Society meeting will be held the 19th instead of today because of the departure of the basket ball teams for the Waitsburg-Touchet trip. The election of officers will be held next meeting and for that reason the program has been shortened. Some very pleasing numbers, however, have been selected which will be found en tertaining. The program is as follows: bong, "Commencement Day, society Speech - James Martin , Piano solo Areta Littlejohn Violin solo - - Prof. Russell Vocal solo - - Helen Russell Report of Crit ic - Henry Koepke Athena Loses to Milton. Continued From Pege 1. the committee, Misses Frances Fehr, Kathren Froome and Evelyn Hurd. Appropriate toasts were made by members erf the debate teams and judges and the day ended with the1 , most cordial feeling on the part of all especially concerned. Special numbers on the evening pro gram consinted of several selections by pupils frorfi the rooms of Misses Sher man, Barnes and Wagner. Very pleas ing vocal solos were sung by both Miss Helen Russell and Miss Lucille, Taylor. 1 FINANCIAL BEPORT OF THE CITY TREASURER The Press is pleased to publish the annual financial report of the City of Athena, as submitted to the city coun cil by City Treasurer Zerba. . The re port follows in detail and is considered to be one of the most concise ever ren dered the city government: GENERAL FUND. Receipts, i Special Tax. Water. Jan.' 294.95 Feb.! IS0.63 : 183.10 March 2,879.93 197.50 April . 1,891.11 , 909.20 May , 9,508.13 189.60 June . 11.40 187.00 July 206.95 Aug. 200.70 Sept. , " : 213.90 Oct. . 2,236.10 . 236.65 Nov. ; 191.10 Dec. ' 61.15 234.2ft Jan.' Feb. March April May Aug1. Sept. Oct; Dec. i - 18,934.91 Fines. Pound. , 82.50 68.15 80.00 8.50 9.50 1.20 17.00 7.00 13,41,11.10 License. 82.00 1.00 1.00 5.00 H.25 198,15 (128.70 $98.25 Miscellaneous. Jan. Freight overcharge refunded 1.20 Mar, sale of old motor coils, 9.80 May Kirk Estate sidewalk, 8.00, Froome street grading, 8.75, 11.75 Aug. Hay, 6.00 Oct. Collins, dam'ge to fire hose, 25.75 Dec. Hay, 4.60 $58.00 Disbursements. Red'mtion Int. on Transferred of War'nts. War'nts. to Sink, fund Jan. 919.61 Feb. 86.67 Mar. 3,96.00 103.78. April 273.10 6.62 May 8,561.15 14.00. 1,095.36 June 53.92 .03 July 775.85 - . 1 Aug. 67.00 Sept. 7.06 Oct. 1,669.18 , 19.35 875.11 Nov. 181.95 .84 Dec. 266.60 10.91 10,829.89 $173.96 $1,180.71 GEN, FUND RECAPITULATION.' I Receipts. Bal. on hand Dec. 81, 1915 $1,855.68 Special tax -' 8,981.91 Water 9,463.10. Fines .. 98.16 Pound, . 198.70 License 98.2b ' Miscellaneous 68.00 11,781.11 $18,186.79 Disbursements. Red'mpt'n of war. JQ,829.89 Interest on warr'nts , 178.90 Transferred to sink ing fund . 1,480.74 12,484.59 Balance on hand Dec. 81, 1016 653.13 -' flS,l36.72 SINKING FUND. Bills ' Cash Receivable Bal. Dec. 31, 1916 V07.01 338.56 Transferred to sinking fund from gen. fund 1,180.71 Rec. one year's int. on bills receivable 26.R8 Rec int. from bank on Cer tificates of Deposit. 69.07 9,178.58 $2,807.08 ERNEST A. ZERBA, Treasurer City of Athena. Baptist Booster Band. The Baptist Booster Band paraded the streets Wednesday afternoon, with drums and booster songs. The little folks show good training under the tuition of Mr. Haslan, and sang some spirited songs on the street. Sev eral short exhortations were made, and the people invited to attend the re vival services at the church. 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