Press Paragraphs
S. A. Barnes was over from Weaton
Tuesday.
Charles Wilkes waa in from his ranch
on Cold Springs Tuesday.
Mr. and Mra. F. B. Radtke apent
Saturday in Walla Walla.
For Rent or Sale. A house and two
lots. Inquire of Burke Sc Son.
W. R. Taylor is making a visit to
his stock ranch at Vale, this week.
Mr. Al Johnson is visiting this week
at the home of his son, Alf. Johnson,
in Walla Walla.
Grover Bowles is down from the Lei
Grow stock ranch in Montana, arriving
yesterday morning.
Mr. and Mrs. Chester Davis are over
from Walla Walla, visiting at the G.
K. Gerking home west of town.
Mr. and Mrs. Jos. Anderson have
gone to Albany, their former honu,
tu spend tha holidays with relatives.
Mr. and Mrs. D. H. Sanders will
leave for Alberta tomorrow evening,
to visit their daughter, Mrs. Starr
Charlton.
Athena Kniehts who made Rtpnhena
Lodge K. of P. at Weston, a fraternal
call Wednesday evening, report a plea
sant time.
Misses Lucille Taylor and Hazel
Sanders will leave tomorrow evening
for Portland and Corvallis to spend the
Christmas vacation.
Mrs. A. W. King of Ritzville.
Wash., will spend the holidays at the
home of her parents, Rev. and Mrs.
l). H. Baker of his citv.
Special meetings will begin at the
Baptist church on January B, with the
pastor directing the services. An
nouncements will be made later.
Mrs. Fay Loveridge and little daugh
ter will leave soon for Robinett for a
ten days stay with her husband, who
is feeding beef cattle in Eagle valley.
Mr. and Mrs. Zeph Lockwood and
Mr. and Mrs. Dean Willaby Wednes
day morning went down to Portland,
where they will spend the holiday
week.
Merry
Christmas
To All
1-4 off on all Crockery for the re
mainder of this week
GOOD THINGS TO EAT GALORE
Nuts of all kinds. Christ
mas candy priced right, a
new crop of Navel Oranges,
extra fine Apples, Overland
Sweet Apple Cider, Fancy
Olives and Picklss.
New Figs and Dates, fancy
white comb honey, Florida
Grape Fruit, fancy Cluster
Raisins, Plum & Fig Pud
ding. Popcorn that surely
will pop.
California Head and Hot House Lettuce, Celery, Squash,
Ripe Tomatoes. Sweet Potatoes, Cabbage, etc
S & H Pure Food Grocery
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Oils Tires
Valvoline, Mono- Goodyear, Fire
gram, Zerolene stone, and U. S.
Athena Garage
Repairing
Agents for
BUICK and MAXWELL
CARS
Parts and Accessories,
Lathe Work a Specialty,
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PERFECTION
OIL HEATER
FOR SALE BY
FOSS-WINSHIP HARDWARE CO.
Earl Dudley has "sold his lease on
the Kilgore place to Sim Culley and
has leased 2800 acres including the
Barger farm west of Athena, from Mr.
Bagwell.
Sam Hutt brought down some load
of sawdust the other day from the
Blue Mountain sawmill. His big truck
was loaded with 2C0 sacks, making a
bulky load.
The picture, "The World at War."
scheduled for tonight at the Peoples
Theatre, has been cancelled. "Mice
and Men" will be thrown on the screen
instead, at the regular prices.
Raymond Geissel, employed at the
rUNW. depot, has received word from
his Brther, Fred Geissel, that the
Athena boys with the lloth Engineers
corps have arrived safely in France,
D. Scott Fisher, the contractor, has
just completed the construction of a
new school house in District Ho. 70,
northeast of Athena. The old school
house burned about a month ago, as
the result of burning trash.
Last Saturday Master Kenneth Em
mel celebrated his 5th birthday by en
tertaining fifteen of his little friend?.
Games were devised for their amuse
ment, and much appreciated refresh
ments served by Mrs. Emmel.
B. B. Richards has been confined to
his home for several days with illness,
as the result of stomach trouble. Wed
nesday he went to Pendleton to secure
medical treatment. His office work
is being looked after by Bert Davis.
The ladies of the Methodist Aid
Society desire to express through the
Press, their appreciation and thanks
for the generous patronage given at
their bazaar and dinner Saturday. The
sum of $92.75 was realized for the
benefit of the Aid society.
Jacob Booher is yet undecided as to
whether be will repair his building
which was damaged by hre last Friday
morning. The insurance on the build
ing and contents has been adjusted and
the loss paid by the company, for
which B. B. Richards is the local
agent.
That Adolph and Gussie Lewin are
in Dr. Plamondon's unit in France, is
contained in a letter from their mo
ther, Mrs. Helen Lewin of Union,
to Mrs. C. 0. Henry of this city. The
boys were born in Athena, but raised
in Union, and have another brother,
Edgar, in the service.
Mrs. W. E. Dobson will have as
Christmas guests, her mother, Mrs.
O. R. Downs, and sister, Mrs. G. N.
Shields, and little niece, Verva, all of
Portland. Mrs. Shields' husband. Cor
poral Shields of Co. A, Oregon En
gineers, volunteers, is with the troops
presumably in France.
Mr. and Mrs. T. P. DeFreece. Mr.
and Mrs. Alex. Melntyre, Mrs. Anna
Mclntyre and daughters, Laura and
Belle, form a party leaving tomorrow
for Long Beach, California, where the
winter months will be spent. Mr. and
Mrs. DeFreece will visit in Los Ang
eles for a short time, then proceed to
Phoenix, Arizona, to visit their daugh
ter, Mrs. Sims Dickenson and famliy.
Athena boys under the draft regis
tration are receiving their question
aires this week. They are being as
sisted in answering the questions by
the local advisory board, the members
of which are H. L Watts and F. S.
LeGrow. These gentlemen desire that
registrants familiarize themselves as
far as possible with the questionaires
before (presenting them to them for
help.
"Jinks" Taylor is in the dog bus
iness, and in it right. He has taken
over the best portion of the Bill Russell
kennels at Walla Walla, comprising a
half dozen or so of Airedales and one
snow white collie. The deal was pulled
off only recently, the consideration
being one corduroy coat, which by
rights belonged to the Press man.
through prior promise.
Mrs. A. A. Foss entertained a num
ber of friends at her home last Friday
evening, the time being spent in play
ing five hundred. Twenty guests made
up five tables, and the hostess regaled
the players with delicious home-made
candies and punch throughout the eve
ning. Unique score cards in patriotic
design were given as souvenirs.
Tuesday evening at her home on Fifth
street, Mrs. I. W. Ware entertained
in honor of her guest, Mrs. W. C.
Burt, of Portland. A pleasant even
ing was passed with cards, five hun
dred being the popular game, with
four tables occupied. A dainty fruit
salad with wafers and coffee were
served. Mrs. Burt left last evening
for her home in Portland, after a
pleasant fortnight's visit.
J. M. Swaggart has purchased a foot
hill ranch located six miles west of
Baker, Union county, and will stock it
with registered hogs, sheep and cattle.
He has purchased of his brother, A. L.
Swaggart, some fine Poland China
stock with which to start his herd of
hogs. He intends to live on his Baker
ranch for at least five years and will
lease his holdings here. He has for
sale four brood sows and a male, cheap
if taken at once.
Bern Banister, owing to poor health,
will discontinue selling milk in Athena
January I, With his wife, he will
leave for Shepherd Springs, where
both go to receive benefit from the
medieinal properties of the waters of
that resort. Mr. Banister, who start
ed his milk business two months ago,
has given general satisfaction to his
customers who share his regret that
circumstances have arisen to force
him to quit the business.
I The wedding of Rev.lla Lieuallen
Wnd Miss Edith Rae, occurred at the
flame of the bride's parents, Mr. and
WrW. A. Rae, in Walla Walla, at
II o'clock Wednesday morning."NThe
bride is the daughter of a well tatiown
family of that city, and the groom is
a brother of Mrs. Geo. B. Woodward,
who was present at the wedding.
The young couple are visiting at the
Woodward home west of town for a
few days, after which they will go to
Asto'ia for a short honeymoon trip.
In the Sunday Oregonian society
lumns, appears the photo of Miss
Gfihii'S Andre, with the following in
teresting announcement concerning
this locally well known and popular
young lady: "Mr. and Mrs. William
Ferguson of Pendleton announce the
engagement of their daughter. Miss
Gladys Andre, to Dr. Horace Belknap
of this citv. Miss Andre is a charm
ing young maid, and equally popular
in Pendleton and Portland. She en
tered one of the hospitals of this city
for training several months ago, and
has hosts of friends here. She is wide
ly known in musical circles, as a vocal
ist. The Ferguson family are prom- I
inent socially and in banking circles
in eastern Oregon. Dr. Belknap is a
son of Dr. and Mrs. H. P. Belknap of
Prineville, and one of the well known
young physicians of Portland. The
marriage of this charming couple will
be an event of February." Athena
friends are extending congratulations.
Tne home of Rev. Baker and family
was made glad this week by a tele
gram announcing that their son, Roy
Bartlett Baker, would arrive in time
for the Christmas festivities. The
young man is late of Co. F., J8th
Engineers, Wash., having received his
honorable discharge on account of dis
ability. Early in July he went across
to England, but taking pneumonia en
route, was placed in a London hospital
where he lay for six weeks. Later he
was transferred to a hospital in New
York, from whence he has but lately
been discharged, on the road to recov
ery. Mr. Baker intends to re-enlist in
the service, as a stenographer, as soon
as able. Rev. Baker has a daughter
who is in the service as 'stenographer
in Washington, D. C.
School Notes.
Last Friday evening the girls' basket
ball team played a game with Weston.
The girls were anxious to win for they
were defeated at Touchet the Friday
before. The game at Weston, how
ever, resulted in favor of Weston, by a
score of 55 to 15. While Athena was
able to score the first 4 points, the
neighboring team had our girls 'out
classed in height, weight and ability
to play what proved to be for the most
part, a boys' rule game. Athena girls
have always been praised for their
good, clean sportsman-like games.
This is due to the fact that they have
always played the game according to
Spauldings' Official Basket Ball guide.
Referees who know girls' rules are few
and far between.
All pupils will leave school this af
ternoon with broad smiles, for Xmas
vacation begins. School will not take
up until January 3. Thjs is the last
vacation this year except for Lincoln's
and Washington's Birthdays. Appro
priate programs will be held on these
days.
Mr. Russell's Bookkeeping class is
progressing rapidly; about 50 per cent
have already completed the required
work for this semester, and have
started next semesters work. These
pupils deserve much praise for their
conscientious work.
The United States Government has
published a series of pamphlets on
"Community and National Life," for
the purpose of giving the pupils from
the 4th to the 12th grades a patriotic
education. These pamphlets are edit
ed monthly, having 82 pages, at the
cost of 1c. apiece, or 8 cents a pupil
for the school year. They are divided
into A, B and C, for High school use.
Junior High school and 4, 5th and Hth
grades respectively. It is the purpose
to supply the pupils in history courses
and the 7th and 8th grades with these
pamphlets.
The next literary program to be
held by the high school in the audito
rium will be after the Christmas hol
idays on January 11, 1918. This pro
gram promises to be a varied and
interesting one, in that it contains
original stunts, speeches and jokes as
well as high class songs and readings.
The public is cordially invited to at
tend. The program:
Song .... Society.
Five minute speech, Angie Pambrun
Vocal solo, - Helen Russell
Stunt, ... Junior class
Reading, - Carrie DeFreece
Piano solo, - Ellen Pambrun
Jokes, - - Mildred Winship
Song, , - High School Faculty
Song, - - Literary Society
Critic, - - George Lieuallen
The Literary program last Friday
afternoon showed rn increase in spirit
and interest on the part of the students
and parents. More visitors were pres
ent than at any other meeting this
year and it is hoped that even a great
er number will attend the next meet
ing. The pupils of Miss Lawson's room
have been working hard this week for
their part in the Christmas program,
being held this aiternoon in the aud
itorium. This room will have a Christ
mas tree in their own room after the
program.
Two boxes of potatoes and apples
have been donated by the pupils of
Miss Lawson's room for the Boys and
Girls Aid Society.
Freddie Radtke has been very sick
th s week with an attack of appen
dicitis. Agnes Audette, of Miss Lawson's
room, has returned from St. Anthony's
hospital, where she was taken because
of an attack of appendicitis.
The class in Manual Training has
made a bulletin frame for posting the
opening and closing hours of the City
Library.
Weldon Bell, a pupil of Miss Sher
man's room, moved to Cold Spring to
stay with his uncle, Mr. Bert Warren.
Lawrence Audette, also a pupil of
Miss Sherman's room, has gone to Can
ada with his father.
Miss Sherman's room had as their
visitors this week, Mrs. Oliver Dick"
enaon, and Mr. L. Ringel.
Mr3. Radtke, Mrs. Arnold Wood and
Mrs. Stephens, were visitors to Miss
Lawson's room this week.
In the Christmas program given by
the grades this afterrtbon, Miss Sher
man's room is giving songs, Miss Law
son's and Miss Wolff's rooms plays,
and Mr. Gribble's room readings.
Mr. and Mrs. Austin Huffman do
nated the Christmas tree for Miss
Lawson's room. After being used
there it will be given to the Baptist
church.
The Hi Jinks girls will give a party
this evening.
Foley's Kidney Cure
make kidneys and bladder rlgU
Lay in Your Supplies
for the Holidays
We Holidays are not Holidays unless the meals are
bountiful and inviting. We have all the food and
ingredients for cooking or baking to make Holidays
a real joy to iamilv and friends
THESE ARE FRESH
ORANGES. BANANAS, APPLES, CELERY, LETTUCE, OLIVES, FIGS, DATES,
SWEET POTATOES, RAISINS, FANCY COOKIES, CANDY, NUTS, ETC. ETC.
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Main Street THE "MONEY-BACK STORE" Athena, Ore
The Churches,
Methodist Episcopal Church.
The Christmas spirit will be upper-
most throughout the services of Sun-
day. The treat for the younger schol-1
ars will be given at the Sunday school
at 10 a. m. Special Christmas music !
and sermon at 1 1 a. m. The Sunday '
schoil program at 7:45, p. m. some
thing different. You are invited to
attend these services.
Walter S. Gleiser, Pastor.
Th: Christian Church.
"The Changed Calender," and "The
Tivo Johns," will be the sermon topics
Sunday. The latter theme is a Masonic
topic and the craft will march in a body
to the church Sunday evening to par
ticipate in the services of the hour.
Everybody is invited. Bible school at
10 a. m., conducted by Mrs. Errett.
Sunday morning will be the Christmas
lesson, dealing with the true meaning
of Christ's coming. Monday evening
will be given the Christmas program,
to which all are invited. See program
elsewhere. The decorations and ser
vice will be worth while to see and
hear. Come and bring your friendB.
At the Baptist Church.
The holi lay season is here, and the
services of next Sunday will be in
keeping with its spirit. A Christmas
sermon will be preached in the morn
ing, topic: "The Herald of The
King." There will bo a rousing Young
Peoples service at 0::10 p. m. A Christ
mas program will be given. The
church will join in attendance at the
exercises at the M. fc. church. The
regular Christmas program will take
place Monday evening at 7:80. A
program will be given, with a short
address by the pastor at this service.
A tree will be used to please the little
folks. The public is invited to attend
all the services. A hearty welcome
awaits all. D. E. Baker, Pastor.
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Special attention given to all
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LaBrasche Ranch
Athena
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In Athena Monday' Tuesday, Wednes
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2nd and Main over Third National Bank
Dr. B. W. Croup - Dr. C. H. Lash
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Athena
Your Friends Value
gifts
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they know that quality is paramount
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of the donor of the gift, making an indelible impression
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greatest department store, where it pays to trade.
Here is a partial list of the many useful and accept
able gifts we have here for your choosing, for mother,
daughter, wife, sister, niece, aunt or woman friend.
Silk Underwear
Suit
Dress
Furs
Suit Case
Trunk
Hand Bag
Fans
Gloves
I.aces
Ri bbona
Embroideries
- $ 1.25 to 7.50
in.00 to 09.00
- 12.00 to 50.00
a.5 to 75.00
1.00 to 10.00
6.00 to 85.00
1.00 to 85.00
1.50 to 11.50
1.50 to 5.00
5c to 6"00
lc to 8.60
5c to 7.50
Jewelry, such as beauty pins, bar
pins, belt buckles, hat pins, collar
and cuff buttons, etc. - 35c to 5.00
Silk dress pattern - 7.60 to 15.00
Wool Dress pattern - 2.50 to 10.00
Umbrella - - 1. 00 to 10.00
Shoes . - - J. 00 to 10.00
Auto cap 1.00 to 2.00
Bath Rug - - 1.00 to 2.00
Auto Gloves - 1.50 to 5.00
Box of Candy - - 85c to 2.50
Sweater - - - 5.00 to 15.0o
Silk Petticoat - a. 95 to 20.00
Silk Waist - 3.50 to 15.00
Bath Robe . 5.00 to 20.00
Indian Robe 10.00 to 12.50
Blankets - - 1. 00 to 20.00
Fancy Comforter - 5.00 to 26.00
Hct Point Electrical Appliance!.
For Men
A T. P. W. Suit - $16.00 to 86.00
An Overcoat - - 15.00 to 05.00
A Leather wind Coat - 8.50 to 20.00'
Suit Case - 1. 00 to 40.00
Ties - - 26c to 8.50
Reefers - - - 1.00 to 8.50
Gloves, dress or work - 1.50 to 0.50
Gloves, wool, - - 25c to 1.00
Suspenders - - 25c to 2.00
Scarf Pin - - 50c to 4.00
Cuff Links - - 50c to 8.60
Armlets - - 5c to 50e
Collars - ... 20c
Handkerchiefs - - 15c to 1.50
Trunk - - - 6.00 to 65.00
Shirts - ... 60c to 8.00
Sox - - 20c to 2.50
Underwear - - 75c to 7.50
Canes .... 1,50
Umbrellas - 1.50 to 10.00
Mackinaw - 4.76 to 17.50
Garters ... 25c to 50c
Bath Robes , - 5.00 to 20.00
Hat - 8.80 to 15.00
Smoking Jacket - 6.00 to 20.00
For Boys
A nice Suit - $5.00 to $11.00
Overcoat - - 5.00 to 16.00
Mackinaw - - 4.76 to 15.00
Handkerchiefs - - 10c to 50b
Suspenders 26c to 50o
Ties - - - - 26c to 60c
For Girls
School Dress - 85c to 6.50
Coat - - 8.66 to 16.00
Fancy Dress - - 4.50 to 10.00
Stockings - - 25c to 1.00
Shoes - - 2.76 to 4.50
Gloves - - - 60c to 1.50
Umbrella - - 1.00 to 5.00
Ribbons - - lc to 50a
Fun - - - 1.95 to 15.00
Hat pitis, Beauty pins etc. 25c to 2.50
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