The Athena press. (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, January 18, 1918, Image 3

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Newspaper Page TextI Pf css Paragraphs j W. W. Harra was in town yesterday from Pendleton. Mra. C. T. Smith has been seriously ill the past week. John Wall is stationed at the Avia tion camo in Georgia. Mr. and Mrs. James Lieuallen were in the city yesterday from Weston. Found. An automobile chain. Call at the home of Miss Maud Sherman. ?. Ritner, candidate for State ator, was in the city Tuesday from Pendleton. Mr. and Mrs. I. W. Ware left Sun day evening for Portland to remain a few day. W. J. Gholson is employed at car penter work this week for Fred Gross, west of town. Mrs. Jos. Forrest was in the city Tuesday afternoon, from her home at Lowden, Wash. Judge Fee was in the city from Pen dleton Wednesday on legal business. Oscar Piper is visiting in this neigh borhood, from his new home in Idaho. Sheriff T. D. Taylor, accompanied by his wife, was in the city Tuesday from Pendleton. Miss Ethel Duncan was over from Weston the first of the week visiting relatives and friends. Mayor Banister, of Weston, accom panied by Sim Culley, was in town Tuesday on business. W. C. Miller returned from Seattle Sunday evening, and is employed tem porarily at Steele's harness shop. Rain the past week has taken off the two inches of snow and only the moun tains are dressed in a mantle of white. Louis Stewart is now a sergeant in the military training school of Willamette University, where he is a student. m;.-l: .. MpFraAti nnrl hrnt her. H. B. McJSwen, left on last evenings train for I.eaburg, Oregon, where their father. A. B. McEwen, is reported in poor health. John Benson was in Walla Walla Monday. Mr. and Mrs. Clyde Staggs spent Sunday in Milton. Mrs. Ralph Hassell is enjoying a visit from her mother, Mrs. Dutton, of Spokane. Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Burr of Baker, have been visiting Mrs. Burr's sister, Mrs. Louis Bergevin. Ray Shick went over to Walla Walla RnnHav. tn enlist in the Marines. Be ing under age, his mother gave her consent. Strayed or Stolen. One three-year-old filly, bay, branded P on left stifle. Reward. Peter Weidert, Walla Wal la, Wash. Mrs. A. W. King, has returned to j her home in Seattle, after a visit here with her Barents. Rev. and Mrs. D. E. Baker. S&H Pure Food Grocery duality-'duantity-Service Phoae 171 Fancy Assorted Cookies the pound 40c Pure Extracted Honey jars '15c and 85c Hawaiian Sliced Pineapple the can 30c Kraut and Sausage the. can 30c Sweet Mustard Pickles the pint 30c Pure Country Sorghum cans 65c and $1.25 Columbia Kippered Salmon the can 2nc S. and H. Coffee best for the price, the pound 35c Fancy Florida Grape Fruit each 15c A fine Line of Crockery in Connection 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. HOME COMFORT Coiy, cheerful warmth instantly. Portable. Eco nomical. Fuel consumed only when heat is needed no waste. No smoke or odor. STANDARD OIL COMPANY mniiiH PERFECTION OIL HEATER FOR SALE BY oupoiinia) ike. mm urn Dean Dudley has just completed re farm house west of town, icVhow has a modern home, complete in every feature. Frank Quinlevan, First Class Fire man in the U. S. Navy, who has been in hospital for some time, is reported as not improving. Miss Lillie Ware came up from Pen dleton Sunday, where she is employed in the First National Bank, and spent the day with friends. Members of Mackenzie Chapter, Oi E. S., are notified that a special election will be held at the next reg ular meeting for filling a vacant office. By order of the W. M. Letters from A. H. Mclntyre and family. Mrs. Anna Mclntyre and daughters, Laura and Belle, state they are nicely located at L,ong ueacn, ijai., and enjoying the balmy weather. To the Farmers. Bring your har ness and have them repaired and oiled early. An early Spring is predicted, and we can't do it all in the Spring. Fiist here, first served. A. B. Steele. Rev. Geo. T. Klein and family have moved to Walla Walla, where Mrr. Klein will serve as pastor of the Free Methodist church, Rev. Klein still holding his pastorate here and on Wes- Mountain. Mrs. James Zerba has an ambitious Plymouth Rock hen, which in compli ment to the weather ccnditions of this favored clime, some time ago hatched a winter brood of chicks. All the little fuzzy wuzzies perished tut one, and that, contrary to the laws of heredity, a white one. It is suggested that the Red Cros3 contribute a pair of knitted sox to tide the little fellow over the re- lHJ ..f (ha winter vJMr. "nd Mr- D- H- Sa"ders returned last Friday evening from Cayley, Al berta, where they visited at tne nome of their daughter, Mrs. Starr Charl ton. Mr. Charlton is farming a choice section of Alberta land, and this year raised a good crop of wheat. Very little snow had fallen in that part of Alberta, this winter, but the thermom eter has recorded 115 degree below zero. Mica ;i,k.s Andre, was the inspir ation for a very pleasant function at the home of Mrs. Homer I. Watts, Saturday afternoon, in which the young lady herself was completely surprised. A number of presents were "showered upon the bride-to-be, and an uniquo "wedding cake" was cut in her honor. The wedding is announced to occur in Portland, where the prospective groom. Dr. Horace Belkriap, resides, on Jan uary 2:1. Those present Saturday af ternoon were: Mrs. F. S. LeGrow, Mrs. W. S. Ferguson and daughte-, Miss Gladys AndVe, Miss Josephyne Clark, Miss Kathren. Froome, Miss Lula Tharp Miss Toots Bergev.n and Mrs. H. I. Watts. to, Mra W K Wall is recovering from .... . ... ... --- W . SrefaH, which she had some time when Kt.nrl.inEr down the cellar steps. She sustained several bad bruis es, and has been confined to her home for a week or more. . Mra. David Stone and Mrs. Claud Wallan were called to Portland lues day evening of this wek, to attend their sister, Mrs. Wood, who sustained an operation for relief from an acute attack of appendicitis. Mrs. Lloyd W. Smith sjent Saturday nlnni with her mother. Mrs. DePeatt, in this city, en route from Pendleton to (fllnnll. Mont., where she will visit her sister, Mrs. Ortis Harris, who is ill at her home theri. Mru VV C Emmel entertained at dinner Monday evening, in honor of the birthday anniversary of Miss Mar garet I.nwsnn. teacher in the Athena & I schools. Games were the leature 01 entertainment after dinner. M..a s h' Khnrn went over to Col lege Place the first of the week, to ,,;t nor rlnmrhter Alta. who is in the I.......SI..I there Mt Alta is not Pro- greasing verv satisfactorily, anu nao been quite ill the past ween. Monon-er Alderman has closed the Pennlo'o Theater for an indefinite time owing to lack of patronage. Increased enai in nnerntinn of pictures is given as one reason for closing, the patron age not justifying tne increaseu cost ui films. The hlcr tank fn- e-asoline storage purposes at R. A. Thompson's vulcan-i.inn- ami mi t n null i i 1 tt accessory estab lishment will soon be in place, on ar rival of the pump equipmenr. ne win then be prepared to furnish gasoline tn automobile owners, making a spe cialty of prompt service. started from an unknown cause, ..i .,1 the ant.nmohile and Garage of Dave Stone, Saturday evening about 8 o'clock. Mr. and Mra. atone nau been driiFrftsOhe car about an hour be fore, and belieV it to have started from overheating. The car was a new one, and no insurance was held. The only way the Press can be fur nished subscribers at the old price of l.nO per year is by collecti"fi sub scriptions in advance. So, beginning March 1st. this rule will prevail: To secure the paper at the 11.60 per year, payment must be made in advance; when not paid in advance the price will be $ !.00 per year. This rule is imperative on account of the continued increase in the price of paper and printing materials. Press subscribers who are in arrears will be giiten until March 1st to renew their subscription at the old price, rnose wno oo noi respond on or before that date will be charged the I'-J.OO rate. Subscribers may tell exactly, how thev stand, by noting the date with their printed name on their copy ot the paper, un March 1st, also, all complimentary subscriptions will of necessity be dis continued, except to reciprocating ex changes. " N.i GROCERIES Some day", somewhere, you may find better groceries than these at the prices quoted, but we'll stake our reputation jj on the fact that, considering present! day" conditions, you'll not find their superior in value anywhere. Rome Beauty Apples box 65c Booth Sardines, large can 25c Tuna Fish, the can 25c Dill Pickles, the can 20c Larue ripe Olives 35c Stuffed Olive?, large glass 4-5c Queen Olives, the bottle 25c Lipton Tea, the package. .10c Fresh Pineapple, 15c, 20c, 25c School Notes. Little Boy Blue Bluing. . 20c 20 Mule Team Borax cp s 3oc Borax aid for kitchen ... 15c Borax for the Bath, box 10c Chiped Beef the glass . 20c Armour sliced Bacon ... 35c Eagle Milk, the can 25c Lighthouse Clean'r cans25c Steele ut Coffee 3 lb can - 85c FIX & RADTKE Main Street THE "MONEY-BACK STORE" Athena, Ore The Kninhta nf ColumDus will begin a drive next week for funds to finance the organization s war endeavors, ine mnrif outlined is alonir similar lines pursued by the Y. M. C. A., and the fact that 35 per cent 01 tne aoiuiera in the Army are estimated to be of the Catholic faith, gives inspiration to the work under way FOSS-WINSUIP HARDWARE CO. Rex Barnett, rising young inventor of Portland, and former Athena Boy, has enlisted in the Aviation corps and oonc to San Antonio, iexas, lor train cn it !n rennrted. Rex leaves hi wife and little son in Portland. It is also reported that Mr. Barnett has be come quite note i a lecturer on Theos ophy, in a society tnere. Rert Ramsev has returned from Al berta, where he spent the fall and fore part of the winter, harvesting. He re- nerta a variety 01 Grain grauurt int' past year, some of the wheat being badly frost bitten before maturity, al though some gwd wheat was raisea The poorest quality prougnt tne rarrn ers 11.60 per busnei. For Sale. I am offering my 228- acre wheat ranch for sale. Part cash and balance on terms with 6 per cent en deferred payments. Submit vour offer to the undersigned owner. Best offer will be accepted. No agents. Poneh in located one mile north of Athena. Wm. Wagner, 3H30 Linden Ave., Seattle, Wash.-Adv. I 1 n.,nnan and familu have TP. .jailICO WHIM." nferned from Alberta, to make their Wiome m-HS vicinity permanently Mr Tluni'un has easid lanu irjm ne:i ry Koepke and will reside on the Kop- ke home place south ol town-jMr. rinneon in eomnanv with JamestHen- derson, left Athena several months ago for Alberta, to engage in farming. Mrs. H. H. Hill has received sewing fnr the Red Cross, from the head quar ters at Pendleton, and desires the members to meet with her in the room in the school building next Wednesday afternoon. The work is simple, and may be taken home, after instruction! are received. A good attendance ia j urged by the chairma.i. Rnlnh Hflvnie returned to school last Monday, after being absent for several days. Ernest and Mnehelle Duncan, former merehorc nf tne Athena Rfhonla. haVft returned from Alberta. Maebelle will begin school next Monday at the beginning of the second semester, and Ernest plans to enter very soon. T.nujrenee Rflker. a snnhomore in the Athena High school, quit school last week to go to work lor Mr. lay lor. V.Uan Pnmhnin n member of the Qenier elnas nf 11118. hflH hfien OUt of aehnnl for three weeks on account of aiokness. We hope to" "See "you back again soon, JUlen. Semester exams were finished this afternoon at 9 o'clock. A few stu dents were exempt from all examina tions, while others were exempted from at least one Report cards will be given out Monday or Tuesday. The finnhnmnre class is sorrv to re port the loss of Winnifred Klein, who left Wednesday for Walla Walla, where she will take up the second sem ester work in the Walla Walla High school. Her parents have moved there from Athena. Rneli Klein a ntini'l of Miss Wolff's room, has gone with his parents to Walla Walla, where he will attend school. Mavbelle Duncan was a visitor in Miss Wolff's room Monday. TV,, nnmeatte Art. class of the 5th and llth n-raden are nlnnnine- an exhibit which ia to be given some time next week. The exact date is not Known vet but will be announced later. The hnvB of the Manual Training class have finished work on Mrs. San- fnrd Stone's siriehnard. It looks like new and Mrs. Stone expresses herself as quite well pleased witn tne worn mansnip of the boys. Miaa Marv F. Owens, of Milton. who is reporter for the Milton Eagle, called upon Supt. J. U. Kussen ior ao uiee in neenrinrr n class of at least ten in atennnranhv. She will nlan to teach the Gregg system, which has received Uncle Sam 8 endorsement as the one meat favnrahle fal leam. Those Who are interested should speak to Miss Evalyn Hurd. RaumnnH Burlie has returned to school after being absent a week on ac count of German measles. Mra A R Steele and Mrs. Robert Oliver were visitors to Miss Sherman's room last week. Red r.rr,a benefit, ticket Bales are progressing nicely. The big clock dial in Ware's Pliarmney window will show sales m8de by the Red Cross ladies and by the Athena High school students, as well as the total. Plan for your season ticket early, so as to get first choice of a seat for the entire series of entertainments. en timbers strewn over them are silent but very impressive evidence that we do need it badly. It is also attested by the dwarfish, stunted trees and shrubbery planted by the home maker. The few that survive are diminutive uieedlino-ri and with few feXCeDtionS. front yr-rds are not unlike descriptions we read of the great Sahara desert. Born, Jan 14, to the wife of E. H. Stone, a daughter. The residence of N. A. Miller had a narrow escape from being burned to the ground Wednesday evening. An extension table collapsed, on which was a large Rochester lamp, the oil from which took fire. Mr. Miller had his hands severely burned while ex tingishing the flames. The lady friends of Mrs. Kate Caton gave her a surprise party on Saturday, the 12th inst. Mrs. Caton was the re cipient of many tokens showing the es teem in which she is held y an ner neighbors. Rev I.nViolette orffanized a Young Men s Sunday Evening LluD alter tue services last Sunday evening. Twenty of the vnnnir men have ioined. Thev will open reading rooms in the old parsonage and keep them open even- ,1(ru ' h.. tn iiwiiur are onicers rres- ident, James Sharp; secretary, lnomas Purdy; treasurer, Louis ustea. Matt .Tolmaon returned Saturday from the nlaeer dii'L'iiiL's at the head of the Hrande Rnnde river. Matt. save he haa some unnd naving ground un there and will return in the Bliring. He worked M UayB ana cieanea up I1K0 in nuggets and dust. A hack load of people passed through town Tuesday. This is nothing unus ual aa there are hacks nassing every .. . .1 i. j few moments, but tne peculiarity oi thia nartielllar hack was that it had 1 stove in it to keep the occupants warm MONUMENTS! Get our prices be fore placing your order. 4FISK" on your tire is a guar antee that you have the greatest doUar-for-dollar value that it is possible to buy. When you pay more than Fisk prices yon pay for something that doesn't exist. Berry Monument Works F. M. Barry, Prop. 12th and Main Street near O. W. R. & N. Passenger Depot Walla Walla Wash. N. A. Miller, Local Representative 23 Years Ago, IKrom the Press 01 Jan. 18 1855 Fnlev's Kidnev Cure makes kidneys and Madder rtthi Vtyfstesied. classes mound andfitted-lenses duplicated, american national bank building,- pendleton, ore. Phonc 609 xrmmiiimiiii. iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiriHiifnrn fTTTTTiTTir11'' "lilt """""hiii'""""""""" B. F. Sharp PHYSICIAN AND 817RGKON Special attention given to all caiib both night and dajr. ...tw an.vftrAd. office uu Third Street, Athena Oregor J. M. CUILDER3 Suggestive Therapeutics R,.rn near Athena. Jan. 11. 1895. to the wife of A. L. Swaggart, a girl, aaiCThi 7 notmoa. firandna and Grandma Froome leave on this evening's passenger for an ex tended visit with tneir aaugmer, wno resides in California. Irv. McQuary's paper, the Silver Hammer will remove from Rexburp. Idaho, to St. Anthony, the county seat of Fremont county, Idaho. The water in the mill race at Pen dleton was turned off one day last week and large numbers of salmon weie found in the stream. Every boy in town caught his share. The question of water works in Ath ena is at the present time paramount to all. That Athena needs fire protec tion is conceded by all; and the vacant lota about town with charred, fire-eat- Barrett Building, in Office formerly occupied by Dr. Plamondon PREPAYMENT PRIVILEGES We loan money on first class Oregon and Washington farms at lowest rate3. No red tape and no delay. Write direct and save money. Give full details in first letter. We refer you to any bank in Portland. fiflS Concord EUd. PortfaodTOrefion nriirnrciiv Mortgage , Company Dr. J. C. Baddelev VETERINARY SURGEON IiaBrasche Ranch Athena CROUP & LASH Dentists In Athena Monday' Tuesday, Wednea- day, other days 01 wee in wana wii, 2nd and Main over Third National Bank Dr. E W. Croup Dr. C. H. Lash THE PARKER BARBER SHOP A. J. Parker, Proprietor Shaving, Haircutting, Massaging, Shampooing. Bath Rooms In Connection, St. Nichols Hotel Block - Athena. Oreg. D. Scott Fisher CONTRACTOR & BUILDER Residence and Shop, Adams and 4th Su Athena Script Form Butter Wrappers Are Best