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About The Athena press. (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942 | View Entire Issue (Feb. 16, 1917)
7 Press Paragraphs Dr. W. R. Scott has returned from a business trip to Seattle. Born, to Dr. and Mrs. G. S. New som, February 11, 1917, a son. Mr. and Mrs. I. W. Ware motored down to Pendleton, Wednesday. Lost. A ring, with sardonyx set ting. Reward. Miss Maude Mansfield. J. W. Goode is engaged this week in painting John Wright's livery barn. Dance at the opera house, Saturday night to music by Johnson's orchestra. Mrs. George Banister has been quite ill during the week at her home in this city. Mr. and Mrs. George Fell of Pen dleton, were Sunday guests at the Ware home. Mrs. David Stone entertained Mr. and Mrs. Dean Willaby at dinner Wed nesday evening. Mr. and Mrs. Pete Weidert have re turned to the ranch, after spending the winter at Walla Walla. The firm of Bush & Coleman has been dissolved, Coleman retiring and Mr. Bush continuing the business. Harrison Kirk was engaged the fore part of the week in rebuilding the sidewalk in front of his residence. Lost. A purse containing small sum of money and two keys. Finder please return keys to Lucille Taylor. D. H. Mansfield has 86 head of first class horses and mules to sell to farm ers and others in need of good teams. For Sale Barred Plymouth Rock cockrels at 91.00 each. Also Bronze turkeys, thoroughbreds. Phone 811-F6. Mrs C. L. McFadden visited at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. John Banister, at Weston, Wednesday. Mrs. Minnie Willaby has been very Sick at her home on Jefferson street the past week, but is better at present. A son was born to County Surveyor and Mrs. Willard Bradley, on Feb. 1!), at St. Anthony's hospital in Pendleton. The youngster should be called Abra ham Lincoln. Mr. and Mrs. C. L. Woodward have returned from California. Mr. Wood ward's health was improved by the trip. Clea Denny returned to Tekoa, Wash. Monday, taking with him six head of work horses that he purchased during his stay here. Mrs. B. D. Tharp joined the Pendle ton boosters, Wednesday, going over to Walla Walla with Mr. and Mrs. Thos. Hampton. Mr. and Mrs. Ed White came over from their home in Walla Walla, to attend the funeral of Mr. Clemons the stepfather of Mr. White. Mr. and Mrs. S. A. Barnes of Wes ton, spent Monday in the city, Mr, Barnes being in attendance at the Lil ley Encampment in the evening. J. H. Phillips has moved his family in from the W. P. Willaby farm, and is occupying the Pinkerton residence. corner of Fifth and College streets. Al. Sigmon and Mansfield (Windy Bill) Reed have returned from Bowie, Texas. Will Shelton, a friend of Mr Sigmon, accompanied him to Athena. The infant daughter of R. H. Oliver, well known traveling man of Walla Walla, died Saturday, and the remains were taken to Portland for interment. Mr. and MrB. G. R. Gerking have re turned from Walla Walla with their little daughter, Blanche, who was operated upon for the removal of dis eased tonsils. Mrs. Eva Kidder of Pendleton, and Mrs. Ed. Kidder of Kamela, have re turned to their homes after attending the funeral of their father, the late B. D. Clemons. Buy Popular Priced Tailoring See the Goods in the Latest Patterns from A. 5. Anderson & Co. Tailors - Chicago "The Tailoring You Need" Emerjr Worthington Local Representative Marshal Dobson says the Chicken Ordinance will be strictly enforced, be ginning March 1st. Chickens positive ly will not be permitted to run at large. Mr. and Mrs. I. B. Phillips will move to town Monday from the farm southwest of town, and will reside in the Henry Dell cottage on High street. Henry Koepke returned from Cal ifornia Saturday. His son Arnold who will graduate from the High school at Watsonville, will return to his home for the summer. 0. P. B. Armfield, father of Mrs. F. B. Radtke died at his home in Portland Tuesday night. Mrs. Radtke took the night train at Pendleton, ar riving in Portland Wednesday morning. The instrumental trio at the Meth odist church, composed of J. 0. Rus set, violin; Mrs. Russell, organ, and Emery Worthington, cornet, has been the subject of much favorable com ment. Mr. and Mrs. L. M. Brewer of Walla Walla, were over Sunday visitors with Athena friends. Mr. Brewer will be remembered as being one of the em ployes of Zoph Bros, in the construc tion of the Athena high school build ing. A Colorado relative was in the city Wednesday seeking Herman Handlon, who had written letters from Athena for the past year. No one in the city seemed to know Handlon personally though it is probable that he is cm ployed in the country. Dale Rothwell, Optometrist and Op tician. Glasses ground and fitted to the particular needs of every case. When you need work done get the benefits of thorough training and eleven years ex perience. American National Bank Building, Pendleton, Ore. Adv. For Sale. The best small ranch in Benton county, II miles from Albany, Or. 311) acres, 100 or more in cultiva tion; mostly Becond bottom land. Also line timber claims in Lane and Douglas counties. For particulars apply to E. Morgan Watson, First National Bank. Euerene. Ore. ljnder the supervision of City Mar anal Dobson, the grading of Athena streets has commenced with weather conditions favorable. It is under stood that the streets will be surfaced with oil, as experience of the last two years has demonstrated the oil surfac ing to be satisfactory. Ranch For Sale. 117b acres three miles south of Pampa, Wash. All in cultivation. (1310 acre in wheat. Ele gant set of buildings all new at a cost of WOO. Water under pressure in the house and at the barn. Price for short time, 180.00 per acre. Dorman Bros., Spokane, Wash. It is announced that Chas. A. Phipps, inter-denominational Sunday School worker of the State, will be in Athena tomorrow evening for the purpose of conducting a Sunday School rally. The meeting will be held at the Christian church and all the Sunday school work ers of the city churches are urged to be present. The community dinner on February aa. promises to be very popular. ThV ladies of the Methodist church are piimnmg to enuTiain a large numuer. It is the purpose of this Washington' Birthday dinner to bring together the Shoes SHOES! Shoes Here is an item that should be of vital interest to every family. The most important article of wearing apparel. Owing to our enormous buying power, and paying cash for all merchan dise, we are in a position at all times, to protect our trade from the extreme advances in Shoes. Infii its' soft sole Shoes, .VIS-. 49 Chit lren's Shoes, 1 to (, .60 to I. US " " 6 to 8, ,8S to 1.08 Mutes' " H'., to II, ,Hl to l.M " " ii . to !, .ok to Ml Tho above includes nit the very latest in button ami luce styles. Ladies Patent Leather, cloth or mut top; a.iu a.0H-H.r0-:i.08 l.adiei Viei a, HI .t8-I.M-tl.M Ladies' Qun Metal button or lace, low or high heel, S.49-M8-I1.60 See our new line of the new wash Kid loot - - ti.li0.il. 00 Boys' button and lace Shoes - Hi, to 11, 1.3U-I.41M. MM. 08-2.115 i i ' to a, i, tui-i.0H-a.as-a. 40 a1, ton, i.'Ui.i.iis-3.a6-a.4-a.iB Boys' Harvest Shos, l.il.VMV-l.HS Men's " " Elk 1.98 Men's " Mule, l.M Men's " " 8-inch mule, 1.98 Men's work Shoes, siies ! to II, light, med. and heavy a. 49 to 5.116 Men's dress Shoes, button or lacu, all the latest styles, a. 98 to 5.60 See the new tan English with white Neolin sole, - 4.98 See These Values and be Convinced J. C. Penney Co. Inc. J entire community for fellowship and civic betterment. After the dinner, which will be served at 6:80, p. m., motion pictures will be shown espec ially for the farmers and the business men. The titles of the pictures are: "Good Roads," and "The Uses of Con crete on the Farm." I A live bunch of Pendleton visitors, boosting for the Pendleton automobile show, were in Athena Wednesday morning. They stirred up the old town with a few songs, and went on to Weston and Walla Walla. Pendle ton's first annual automobile show commencd in Happy Canyon pavilion yesterday and will continue over to morrow. Baptist church next Sunday: Sun day school at 10 a. m; preaching at 11, B. Y. P. U. at 8:80; preaching at 7 :80, followed by baptisms. Prayer meet ing Wednesday evening at 7:80. The meeting at Helix closed last Sunday evening with thirty-three additions to the church. A Baptist Young Peoples Union society was organized with thirty members. At the Christian church, Sunday, Bible school, 9:50. a. m. ; preaching 11a. m. and 7:30. p. m. Morning theme, "Taste for Better Things, Evening "Good Citizenship." The latter theme being a discussion of the attitude of the church toward public questions. Mrs. Lloyd Smith of Iowa, will sing at the morning services: "Be yond the Open Gates. " Men's Chords at the evening hour and special music by the Chorus morning and evening. The public cordially invited and wel come. D. Errett, Pastor. The members of the Young People's cIsbs of the Methodist Sunday school were guests at a most pleasant social affair at the home of Mr. and Mrs. W. C. Emmel last Wednesday evening. The rooms were tastefully decorated in hearts and cupids. Valentine games furnished the amusement. After re freshments of cakes, sandwiches and cocoa, all gathered around the fire for stories and a sing. Fourteen couples enjoyed Mr. and Mrs. Emmel's hos pitality. Mr. and Mrs. J. 0. Russell were honor guests. The Sunday morning topic at the Methodist church is: "The Way Into the Kingdom." The evening motion pictures, "Adam Bede." This beauti ful love story has won a place in the first rank of English novels and is pop ular in the picture form. Rev. Andrew Warner, one of the leading preachers of the Northwest, will be present. These happy Sunday evenings attract large crowds and every available means is being used to make them even more attractive and helpful. Doors open at 7, service begins at 7:80. A cordial welcome is extended to everyone. WESTON'S CHAUTAUQUA AND COMMUNITY FESTIVAL Notice to Creditors. In the County Court of the State of Oregon, for Umatilla County. In the Matter of the Estate of Eliza Ann Pinkerton, Deceased. Notice is hereby given that the un dersigned haa been appointed executor of the last will and testament of Eliza Ann Pinkerton, deceased, by the above entitled court; and that all persons having claims against the above en titled estate should present them to me at my residence in Milton, Oregon, or to my attorney, Homer I. Watts at his office in Athena, Oregon, within six months from the date of the first pub lication of this notice; said claims to be verified as by law required. Dated at Athena, Oregon, this 16th day of February, 1917. David A. Pinkerton, Executor. Weston extends a cordial invitation to the people of Athena and vicinity to attend the first annual Chautauqua and Community Festival which will be held in the Weston Opera House, February 17, 19 and ao. The program is replete in lectures, singing, motion pictures, concerts, music and entertainment. Season tick ets up to noon tomorrow, Saturday, Feb 17, may be had for $1.60 each at either Watts & Rogers' or the Weston Mercantile Co. 'a store. The program follows: First Day, Afternoon. Concert, Middleton Concert Trio, favorite Chau tauqua entertainers. Admission, 86c. Evening: Concert, Middleton Trio, featuring Daise Beckett Middleton, Mezzo Contralto; Popular Lecture, "Worlds in the Making," Arthur D. Carpenter. Admission 60c. Second Day, Afternoon. Entertain ment, MisB Orah Harkness, Chautau qua's clever impersonator. Admission 116c. Evening Entertainment: Miss Orah Harkness; Sir Douglas Mawson's Antarctic Pictures, officially adopted by National Geographic Society. Sir Douglas Mawson's own story told by Supt. Admission, 76c. Third Day, Afternoon: Popular lec ture, "The Truth About Mexico," W. L. Mellinger; a first hand story from across the border. Admission, 50c. Evening, Grand Concert, "An Evening in Hawaii," The Waikiki Hawaiian Quintet. Admission, 50c. Afternoon programs begin 3:16; evening pro grams begin 8:00. Adv. HJMcEwen-McCool Wedding. The wedding of Andrew Luvois Mc Ewen, prominent young farmer of Athena, and Miss Nellie McCool, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Hugh Mc Cool pioneer residents of Walla Walla, was solemnized in that city Wednesday evening, at 7:30, at the home of Rev. Father Van De VcrfSOf the event, the Walla Walla UnronVays: 1 he bride was dressed in a travel ing gown of champagne color with hat and veil to match. Her bridesmaid was her youngest sister, Miss Jane Mc Cool, who was dressed in a suit of the same shade. George Winahip, of Athena, was best man. "A reception was held immediately after at the suburban home of the bride's parents south of the city, this being attended by about 100 Walla Wallans and people from out of town. The McCool home waa beautifully dec orated, the parlor and living room hav ing red cupids and hearts with red and white carnations. In the dining room the cupids and hearts were hung frim the ceiling, red candles adding to the beautiful effect. Salad was served by Mrs. Walter McCauley and Miss Margaret Finn; punch by Mrs. L. W. Archibald; coffee by Miss Grace Lane. "Out of town guests included Mr. and Mrs. Henry Barrett and Ralph Mc- twen of Athena. The couple will make their home near Athena." For Sale. Notice is hereby given that I will sell at public auction to the highest bidder, at the A. B. McEwen ranch, 1 1 miles northwest of Athena, in Umatil la county, Oregon, at the hour of 2 o' clock p. m. on Monday, February 19, 1917, the following described estray animals, to-wit: One black gelding, white hind foot, white spot in forehead, branded ( ) on left shoulder, wt. about 1000 lbs, com ing five years old. One bay gelding, white spot in fore head, little white on hind foot, Indian brand on laft shoulder, wt. about BOO, coming 4 years old. R. B. McEwen. Notice to Creditors. In the County Court of the State of Oregon for Umatilla County. In the Matter of the Estate of Maurice M. Johns, Deceased. Notice is hereby given that the un dersigned has been appointed by the above entitled Court administrator with will annexed of the above entitled estate, and has qualified as the law directs. All persons having claims against the estate are hereby notified to present the same to me with proper vouchers at the office of my attorney, Stephen A. I o well, in Despain Block, Pendleton, Oregon, within six months from the date hereof. Dated this 6th day of February, 1917. M. Melville Johns, Administrator with the' will annexed. Notice of Final Account. In the County Court for Umatilla County, State of Oregon. In the Matter of the Estate of Eliza Myrick, Deceased. Notice is hereby given that the undersigned has filed his final account as administrator of the eatate of Eliza Myrick, deceased and that the above entitled Court has fixed Saturday, March 3, 1917 at the hour of 10 o'clock m. as the time and the County Court room in the Court House at Pendleton, Oregon, as the place, for hearing said final account. Objections to said final account should be filed on or before said date. F. S. LeGrow, Administrator. For Sale. 320 acres partly improved land 4 1-3 miles from Payette, Ida., all good land, soil, lays nearly level and under the Upper Dead Ox Irrigation District. About 100 acres to break out which will be done first thing in the spring ; homestead buildings, a good wells. Price 16200.00, must have (4000 cash. I need the money to invest in Cam bridge property. Are you looking for a bargain? Frank McElroy, R. 3, Payette, Idaho. LET THESE Washington and Oregon Battleships rj-J J N Protect Your Prosperity JJ '"yu- "dle y?Ur g,ram this year? Bulk Br. is herel Southern Idaho built approximately 50 Elevators. Eastern Washington and Oregon about 60 last year; it is authoritatively stated that 150 Elfva" tors will be built in the Columbia River Basin this year ndn;L!fen0p Pf'r!linf and buildi.nK Elevators in Eastern Washington and Oregon. Portland plans new million bushel Elevators I Astoria will double capacity of elevator. Seattle recently completed million bushel elevators at docks. Spokane farmers' meeting of Tartar rneTLUr5"n0Uirted fOT bU'k r"ta- 0reon Agricuftural College meeting indorses bulk grain system. Every Saturday brings word of some B 'aZsTV0 adPt "J"" rf ain handling- At Pendleton meeting N B. Atkinson of Wasco county Oregon, told of farmers building elevators and paying for them with sack money the first year. BULK GRAIN iS HERE S. A. ROE. M. D. Practice limited to the EYE. EAR, NOSE, THROAT Judd Bld'g. Pendleton, Ore. CROUP & LASH Dentists In Athena Monday' Tuesday, Wednes day, other days of week In Walla Walla, 2nd and Main, over Third National Bank Dr. E. W. Croup - Dr. C H. Lash S. F. Sharp PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON Special attention given to all call both night and day. (Jalln promptly answered, omen on Third Hr-t. Athena Orator Dr. J. C. Baddeley VETERINARY SURGEON LaBrasche Ranch Athena DR. G. S. NEWSOM. Physician and Simeon. Office Corner 4th A Adams Sts. H. H. HILL Expert Watch Repairing No Job too Difficult. Satis- faction Guaranteed. WESTON, OREGON MAKE MONEY IN 1917 Sacks are out of date. Handling in bulk saves 3c to 3c per bushel. And this saving is made above the cost of installing granaries (as shown above.) Bulk handling in sures getting ALL the profit, and reduces the labor very materially. Act now Come in Today Look over our many designs Ask us how you can equip your farm for hand ling bulk grain By using the mon ey you would pay for sacks for one year After that you save money every year. Tnng-Lok Grain Bin 1500 Bu $14-0, 2000 Bit $165 Most practical bin on the market, made of yard seasoned wood all cut to exact sizes, grooved and tongued easy to erect, no "expert" help required put up inl ess than a day. Perfect storage under all conditions. Better than metal and far lower in cost. Metal bins sweat and rot contents. They warp and bulge and are easily damaged, and terribly expensive. - F-TT - r i'i IT it " lUUiU'MtCTg r.K5-esMMaaw 3B1HB1I "1 BT 5000 Bu. Orainery Level ground type - (331.00 Side Hill type - - (311.00 Can be built larger or smaller as desired. 1000 bushel portable Grain Bin, $48,oo Can be built larger or smaller as desired. Complete plans and specifications prepared by our expert architects and engineers showing every detail of construction. We'll be glad to show you'these plans and talk over your needs for the coming season. Turn-a l um Lumber Co "See Johnson About It" L. S. VINCENT Successor to H. H. HILL Expert Watch Repairer En graver and Jeweler Look Out for the Cars! See all the new 1917 models of your favorite make ot motor car at the First Annual Pendleton Automobile Show AFTERNOON February 15-16-17 AND EVENING 35- MODELS OF PLEASURE GARS -35 CMS ON MSPlty BUIGK CADILLAC, CHALMERS CHEVROLET, FORI) DODUK, DORT FRANKLIN, JKFFRY HUDSON, PAIOE HUPMOBILE, REO MARMON, MAXWELL MITCHELL, SAXON OAKLAND STUDEBAKER MANY MOTOR TRUCKS also interesting exhibits ot Automobile Tires, Auto Accessories, Tire Vulcanizing, Automobile Painting, Oils and Lubricants, Auto Top Making, Auto Uphol stering, Radiator Repaiyng. Storage Bat tery Making, Motor Repairing, Automobile Insurance. The Finest Display of Automobile Ever Shown in the Inland Empire Admission, 25c HAPPY CANYON. PENDLETON Special Rates. Ask your Agent. BURKE & SON GARAGE iiuiiiinuiiHiiiniiiiiiiiiiniisir.,! We are now prepared to do all kinds of repair work, so let us figure with you on that overhauling job. s0 & All Work Guaranteed Now is the time to order that new car for Spring delivery, to be sure you get it. Phone 82. Corner Main and 2nd Streets. THE PARKER BARBER SHOP A. J. Parker, Proprietor Shaving, Haircutting, Massaging, Shampooing. Bath Rooms In Connection. St. Nichols Hotel Block - . Athena. Oreg.