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About The Athena press. (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942 | View Entire Issue (March 9, 1917)
j Press Paragraphs j See our harness bargains. W. & R. Pastry sale tomorrow, in the Foss Winship store. Mrs. Hetty Powers of Weston, was in the city yesterday afternoon. Henry Keen made a business trip to Walla Walla yesterday afternoon. For Sale. Three fresh milk cows. J. C. Walter. Athena. Phone. 31F5, Fred Pinkerton has moved his fam ily into the Hill residence on Current street. Mr. and Mrs. George Fell of Pendle ton, were guests at the Ware home Sun Sunddy Chicken pox has made its appear- ace in Athena, along with a few cas es of measles. Mrs. I. W. W are was a guest of Pendleton friends last week, returning home Saturday. J. E. Inglis, agent for Standard Oil, made a business trip to Portland the first of the week. Miss Jessie Brierley, of the Athena High school, visited her parents in Stanfield Sunday. "100 wouldn't buy my W. & R. motor washer if I could not get an other." Prof. Lundell. Mrs. M. D. Vaughn has returned'to her home in this city, after spending the winter in Pendleton. Mrs. N. J. Garfield went over to Walla Walla the first of the week to visit her children there. Miss Lula Tharp is in Weston this week, nursing Mrs. Frank Taylor, a patient of Dr. Newsom's. Miss Ella Fortna, of Milton, was a week-end guest of her sister, Miss Minnie Fortna in this city. A boy was born to Mr. and Mrs. Barnes, Tuesday March Hth, 1917, at their home on Current street. Three sewing machines in tw o days last week you should see that Two spool wonder. Watts & Rogers. The Star Club will be entertained next Tuesday afternoon by Mrs. A. B. Steele, at her home on High street. W. W. Wallace, of Walla Walla, was a guest at the Jos. Baddeley home south of town the first of the week. Mrs. Adams, of Milton, is at the St. Nichols hotel visiting her son George, a student in the Athena High school. Rev. Davis Errett and Geo. R. Ger king attended the Kellems Bros.'s meetings at Walla Walla Wednesday evening. A!r. and Mrs. Sheldon D. Taylor en tertained at dinner Sunday, at their country home a number of relatives from town. Drs. Boyden, of Pendleton, were in the city Tuesday evening in consulta tion with Dr. Newsom in the case of George Gross. Mrs. Carrie Anderson is down from her home at New Westminster, B. C, visiting her father, Chas. Booher, and other relatives.' Walter Booher has moved his family to the H. A. Barrett farm on Pine creek, where he will have charge of the spring work. County Supt. Young and wife were in the city Wednesday, visiting the Athena schools, and attended the morning assembly. J. E. Scrimsher sold 80 acres of land on Wild Horse last week to P. A. and T. L. McBride, thus rounding out their holdings to 300 acres. A record breaking sale of ten thou sand bushels of April club wheat is reported from Portland which brought, Tuesday, $1.67 per bushel. The Proctor family have moved from the Kemp property to the house on CoHege and 5th street recently vacated bv Rev. and Mrs. Bentlev. IOrville Booher, having served his four-year enlistment in the navy, re turned this week to Athena. He has been ill since his return and confined to his room a portion of the time. Mrs. J. C. Martin is slowly improv ing, and four of her children who have had the measles are recovering. Frank, who waB a very sick lad, is just able to sit up after a two weeks tussle. "TTibdge dav mch in initial FOSS-WINSHIP HARDWARE COMPANY Hardware to: j t'c iccm tStttflfSltlttts 0. V. B. CUTLERY IS GUARANTEED UNIVERSAL RANGES & BIG 3 WASHERS BARRETT BUILDING, :: ATHENA, OREGON "Waterloo Boy Kerosene Tractor, $950 f.o.b. Athena This is a successful kerosene and distillate burner. Saves (175 to $195 per year in fuel cost over any gasoline tractor of same capacity. Pulls three-Inch plows on any ordinary hillside that horses can plow on. Will pull a ill-inch separator with self stacker and feeder complete. It is j ust the right size for stationary or portable work on the farm, large or small. Ratings 18-24 H.P. ; 2 cyl; 6 1-2x7 in; 2 drive wheels; 2 1-4 m per hour; motor 750 r. p m. ; pully U x8 Dixie magneto; Schebler carburetor; weight 4800 pounds. '' For Further Information, Write Hoskins C& Houser, Echo Oregon. K.l'A l)T Jm WE Am We are now showing a complete line of ladies' suits, coats and dress es. Have them in all new shades; best values we have ever shown. See the new crepe de chine waists at $2.98. Ladies' suits in Taffetas, Poplins, Serges, etc. in all the new shades of blue, e,old, apple-green, gray, etc. at prices in teach of all 9.90.12.50-l.75-l6 50- 8.50-22.50 25.00 Ladies' and .Misses' coats in gold, blues, apple-green, rose checks aud plaids $5.90 to 17.50 Ladies' Crepe de Chine waists, all the new shades $2.98 Ladies' fancy hose in all the new stripes 98 Ladies fibre-silk hose, plain colors 49 Ladies' wash Waists, all sizes .98-149 See the new wash White Kid boot 5.90-6.90 New Spring Dresses, latest colors. J.C.Pennev Co. Inc Dr. Cropp was called from Walla Walla the first of the week to see Frank Jackson, whose condition does nqfseem to improve. D. H. Mansfield left Wednesday for Calawell, Idaho, to take care of a car load ol horses, which he shipped to thajf point. He returned this morning. members of the local K. of P. went over to Weston Wednes- t in the Dobson car to assist ion work in the Weston lodge. Mrs. Sarah Bowles came over from her home in Walla Walla Friday even ing, to remain with her son, Grover Bowles at the Le Grow home for the week. The Leader reports that the right of way agent of the O-W. R. & N. Co. last wek secured right of way for filling the Dry creek and Pine creek trestles. Bud White, a well known young man of this city, was taken to Pendleton Wednesday and upon examination was committed to the State hospital for treatment. Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Preston and children have arrived from Huntington Beach, Calif., and will take possession of the L. C. Preston farm near Helix. Mr. Preston is a brother of Mrs. Jos eph N. Scott. Mrs. Lloyd W. Smith spent the first part of the week visiting her aunt, Mrs. Genevieve Harris, and other friends in Pendleton. Sunday morning at the Pendleton Christian church, Mrs. Smith gave a vocal solo. Harry Warren, who formerly lived on the Stewart place west of town, has taken a homestead in Lake county, and has come up for the purpose of seeking employment while Mrs. Warren is holding down the claim. Mrs. Roy Raley of Pendleton, visit ed her father, George Froome, at the St. Nichols Saturday. Mr. Froome remains about the same, in a semi paralytic condition in which he was left almost a year ago. Mrs. Lillie Miller has spent the past week in Portland, buying her new spring millinery, and will have her annual spring opening tomorrow. Her patrons are invited to call and view the very latest styles in hats. Weston Leader: J. 0. Russell, sup erintendent of the Athena schools, was in town Saturday accompanied by Mrs. Russell. Mr. Russell made arrange ments with the Weston school to pre sent his play, "Mr. Bob," in the High school auditorium early in April. Dr. J. D. Plamondon has purchased the practice and residence property of Dr. Ringo in Pendleton, and left this week to assume his extensive practice at the county seat. Dr. Plamondon leaves a host of friends in Athena, where he has practiced his profession for many years, who regret to see his departure. Harry Banister has recovered a horse and a mule, which he had about decided had gone from his ken forever. The animals strayed from his camp last fall while he was hunting on the Grand Ronde river, andwere found at the Frank Nelson place on Butter creek, having found their way by way of Lehman springs. Mrs. Martha Ferguson was in town Wednesday, from her home on Weston mountain. She recently returned from Rochester, Minn., with her daughter, Mrs. Bertha Lee, who has entirely re covered after a surgical operation by the eminent Doctors Mayo. Mrs. Fer guson visited relatives in Iowa during her stay in the East. Don't overlook the chance for a good Sunday dinner equipment, from the cooked food and dressed chicken sale to be held tomorrow by the local East ern Star ladies. Everything to con stitute a complete dinner, from salads to desserts, with all the intermediate solids. Sale begins at 2 p. m., in the Foss-Winship show window. For the benefit of the High school base ball team, a County Fair will be held in the Gymnasium tomorrow eve ning. The proceeds derived from the Fair will be used to pay for the team's new suits, which have been received. There will be free "eats" for every body. The admission charge is only 1 5 cents. The meeting of the C. W. B. M. Wednesday afternoon in the Christian church parlor was very interesting, with Mrs. Henry Koepke leading the meeting. Fourteen members and four visitors were present. The April meet ing will be held at the home of Mrs. George Woodward, and the Helix aux iliary will be invited tn meet with t.hfl AthprtSfladies. and Mrs. JoseDh N. Scott and Hlwo little daughters arrived home Wednesday morning from their win ter's stay at Long Beach, California. The past week has been spent in Port land, where they visited with the Walter Elys. They visited both Sen-', ator C. A. Barrett and Mrs. Dean Dud ley, who are ill in Portland, and report both as improving. Rev. Milo G. Bentley has resigned his pastorate of the Athena Baptist church, and last week removed his famiiy to their fruit farm near the State Line. It is understood the Bap tists here will not immediately replace Mr. Bentley, who with his estimable wife and family will be greatly missed in church circles. Kenneth, the eldest son, was a student in the High school. Last Sunday being the anniversary of the birth of Mrs. H. 0. Worthing ton, at the invitation of her husband, a number of her friends gathered at their home on High street Saturday afternoon and gave her a genuine sur prise. A pleasant .social afternoon was passed and an elaborate luncheon was served by Mr. Worthington, as sisted by Mrs. J. 0. Russell and Mrs. J. C. Burke. Twenty-five guests were present. The Methodist church Sunday servic es: Sunday school 10 a. m., W. C. Emmel, Supt.; preaching at 11 and 7:80. Morning topic, "All Things Working Together for Good;" evening topic, "The Prophet's Vision of To day." In this sermon Bible passages which describe the present world sit uation and. its outcome, will be dis cussed. Special music both vocal and instrumental. All are welcome. W. S. Gleiser. The Union services in the Methodist church last Sunday evening proved to be a popular innovation, as was proven by the large congregation which assembled to hear a very able sermon by Rev. Gleiser. The music was given by the Christian church choir assisted by members of the Methodist and Bap tist choirs, and the Men's Chorus, di rected by Dr. Scott, with Miss Zola Keen at the piano. Mrs. Russell play ed the voluntaries on the pipe organ. It is hoped these union services may often be repeated. George Gross, whs has been very ill since coming home from Portland, was taken back to the city for medical treatment last night. , He was attended by Mrs. Gross and Dr. New som, and it is expected that Mr. and Mrs. Gross will remain in the city until his recovery. Fred Gross accom panied his father as far as Walla Walla, ahd reports that he stood the trip that far very well, and it is hoped will successfuly undergo the operation for ulcers of the stomach, which will be performed in Portland. "Responsibility of the Christian Home," and "Sample Conversions," will be the subjects at the Christian church Sunday morning and evening respectively. Bible school 9:50, Geo. R. Gerking director. Special music at both services by the Male and mixed choruses. Junior choir at the Bible school hour, led by Mrs. W. R. Scott. A young ladies' society, is soon to be organized by the young people. The official board meeting Friday evening was the beginning of a special pro gram for the year. D. Errett. School Notes. Continued From Page 1. far during the school year they have had 104 visitors. This is the greatest number any individual room has ever reported. The contestants of Miss Barnes' room, 13 in number, for the Umatilla county declamatory contest will have a tryout some time during the coming week. The best two or three will then engage in a contest with the other grades. Mrs. J. II. Miller was a visitor to Miss Fortna's ronm during the week. Wayne Huffman, who has been ab sent from school with a sprained an kle, has returned. New Store Opening. Tomorrow morning the S. & H. Pure Food Grocery will open for business, and the proprietors have extended an invitation to the people of Athena and vicinity to be present some time dur ing the day to inspect the stock and become acquainted with the proprie tors, see the new sanitary meat slicing machine operate and take in every de tail of the new food shop. Special attention has been given the arrangement of the different lines of the stock in order to give the best dis play possible, having in mind both the convenience of their clerks and cus tomers as well. In addition to a swell line of staple and fancy groceries, fresh vegetables, including head and hot-house lettuce, radishes, green onions, Brussel sprouts young carrots, beets and turnips, to matoes, cucumbers, parsley and cab bage will be among the offerings to morrow. "Everything for the table," say the proprietors, ' 'and we dote on quality, quantity and service." Local Library News. The local Library Board reports the February circulation of books as 721, considerably less than in January, when the circulation was 888. The following books have been donated by citizens for the permanent shelves: Alger, Jr. Bound to Rise. Colter. Master of Deeplawn. Drake. Terrors of the Sea. Drake. Under the Sea. Haves. The Balkan Campaign. Otis. Teddy. Payson. Boy Scouts and the Army Airships. Saunders. Tilda Jane. Young. Motor Boys on the Atlantic. Rental Books. Bartlett. The Wall Street Girl. Gibbs. Paradise Garden. Reynolds. The Daughter Pays. Mr. and Mrs. K. M. Smith Honored. February 88 being the twenty-fifth anniversary of the marriage of Mr. and Mrs. E. M. Smith, the ladies of the Saturday Afernoon Club with their husbands, and also the Weston band, gave them a surprise at their home. After the happy couple had been taken in hand and properly appareled, the impressive ring ceremony was per formed by Frank Graham in language wholly original and full of pep and humor to the sound of soft music. S. A. Barnes gave away the bride, and Dr. Watts in behalf of the company, presented the bride and groom with a leather rocker as a token of the au spicious occasion.- Leader. Glee Club Mav Come. The Willamette Collegian, the bright publication of the Willamette Univer sity, of which Rev. W. S. Gleiser of this city was once the editor, says of its Glee Club itinerary: Some few changes have been made in the dates since first published. A concert will be given at Echo, March 21 instead of the 20th. On the way back from Spo kane and Walla Walla, a concert may be given at Athena. In April a con cert will be given at either Parma or Nyssa instead of Caldwell, as previous ly stated." pvLa Grande Asks for Normal. At4uncheon of merchants and their wives Senator. Walter M. Pierce launched a boom to have La Grande made the home of the normal school which will be located in Eastern Oregon j . . . - . 1 i ;t . 1 o . 1 oy me regenis u me urn w K,vc ern Oregon a normal school is adopted by the people at the next election. "Geographically, socially, financially and every other way La Grande looms as the logical place for the proposed normal," declared the Senator. Special Attraction. "Uncle Hiram's Thimble Bee," Saturday night, March 10th at 8 p. m, at the Adams City Hall. Leading man, Lawrence Lieuallen. For benefit of i the Adams Public Library. Every- body come. 85c and 25c. The Shoe Question Is the Family Problem cTWore than anv other item of expenditure in the cost of family living, the item ot footwear has ad vanced more in proportion than has anything else, and from present indications, shoe prices will con tinue to soar as material values go up. However, We Bought Right Ours and consequently we are prepared to offer firstclass Quality Shoes- at prices within the bounds of reason LADIES' AND MISSES SHOES White Nubucks, Grey and Bla:k Hi Top Kids, high heels; White Canvas Shos, fitted with easy rubber heels, at $3 to $6.50 MENS AND BOY'S SHOES High class Footwear for Men and Boys in Velour Calf and Vici, in Black, Tan and Gun Metal. All the latest styles, $2 to $8.00 FIX & RADTKE Main St. THE "MONEY-BACK STORE" Athena ittittttttffltlt AMAMAMAWAAAAA. w MMMIMMI UNEQUALLED AS A PREVENTIVEOF 'PNEUMONIA at n i h " ijf in n it .-f 1 w n tf tr"-tv .vr" rr -rr UmtUUMU.CU3 , I'l l !' Wl MJM I ws&m ihm I! MIL ti .jwSlli lsc"''E!,T coKsvmmo 'KJI Mil AS A "wtlllrafc. Till tcowiiMrf 1J cii.ojtjoriato t Co.. UM dJBMrAS A PLEASANT MI ANh I 1 lUh FORI Ol II W J I Mlf Mnv CHILDREN EVERY BOTTLE GUARANTEED. 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