I Press Paragraphs jjj Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Burke visited in Walla Walla yesterday. Mrs. A. A. Fobs is visiting friends in Dayton, Wash., this week. Mrs. Victor Burke and baby were Pendleton visitors Wednesday. Let us take a look at those old tires. Athena Vulcanizing Shop. Adv. A. A. Foss spent the week in Pert land, where he went on a business visit. Fancy Mountain potatoes, 11.25 per sack. Fix & Badtke, The Money Back Store. A. M. Johnson is attending the Lum bermen's convention at Walla Walla today. Mr. and Mrs. Leon Miller left Wed nesday for their home at Ephrata, .Wash. and Mrs. B. B. Richards and tie son, Roland, are in rorliana this wee Dr. and Mrs. S. V, Sharp were in Pendleton yesterday, where the doctor appeared as witness in the Starr-N. P. case. .. weeaw F. S. LeGrow returned from a bus iness trip to Portland, Wednesday morning. Al Sigmon, Harvey and Jacob Boo her have returned from a couple of weeks' visit in Portland. F. M. Berry, of the Berry Monument works of Walla Walla was a business visitor in Athena yesterday. Mr. and Mrs. Bern Banister are at Shepherd Springs, Wash., and will re main there for several weeks. Before buying new casings, see us. We may be able to save you money. Athena Vulcanizing Shop. Adv. Mr. and Mrs. Dunning will leave to morrow for Spokane, where Mr. Pun ning will attend the mechanics school. Russell Piersol's new address is Naval Training Station, The Great Lakes, Illinois. Russell was transfer red to that station recently from Cal ifornia. Mr. and Mrs. Fred Alderman moved to Pendleton this week, to reside. Mr. Alderman has been connected with the Peoples theatre in this city in the ca pacity of manager. Miss Zola Keen, who finished her hiirh Bchool studies at the close of the first semester, matriculated Monday with Whitman College, where sbe will pursue her studies. Special All 21c and 25c gingham will go at the cleanup price of 15c per yard, at Fix & Radtke's, The Money Back Store. Rex Payne, writing from Portland, where he is employed, signifies his in tention of enlisting in the Navy in the near future. B George W. Hansell, accompanied by Iter also took the examinations in two Jack Fenton. real estate dealer, was I subiects. IWe hope to hear favorable S & H Pure Food Grocery duality--Guantity---Service Phone 171 Fancy Assorted Cookies the pound 40c Pure Extracted Honey jars 45c 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 25c S. and H. Coffee best for the price, the pound 35c Fancy Florida Grape Fruit each 15c A fine Line of Crockery in Connection down from Lewiston, Idaho, the fore part of the week. Roy Zerba is now with the aviation corps "somewhere in trance, a leuer to that effect having been received by relatives some days ago. Mary and Louis, children in the family of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Berlin, have been quite ill the past week threatened with pneumonia. G. C. Taylor, manager of the Golden Rule Store, is in Salt Lake this week, ttending the convention of Golden Rule managers from the coast States. If it costs 20 cents to buy an unde livered, unguaranteed grain sack, what J will.it cost to have a good storage tank: standing in your yard or field? Asto Watts anl Rogers. Adv. f A new flag is needed to replace the one now flying from the municipal flag staff at the intersection of Main ana Third streets. A chance for some one to take the matter up iB presented. tiiliililHlM Oils Tires Valvoline, Mono gram, Zerolene Goodyear, Fire stone, and U. S. Henry Knight of the eighth grade quit school last week. Plenty of time to do outdoor work after your eighth grade work is completed, Henry. The boys of the seventh and eighth grades will have Mr. Shsffner for their physical instructor for the coming semester, instead of Mr. Gribble, who fnrmerlv taueht them. The new sohed- kiah and Pilot Rock report a light luie ma(je this charge. George Lieuallen of the eighth grade took the midyear State examinations Bryce f snow. In this part ot the coun- vy rainfall has occurred dur ng ine vaeeK. but Thursdav and Friday I reports ftm their papers. Theudils of Miss Lawson's room are taking up bird study this semester. They are learning to re.-ognize the first birds of Spring and are keeping charts of them. The pupils of Miss Wolff's sewing class put the articles which they made the first semester, on exhibit, Tuesday evening in the Domestic Science room. Those interested in their work will certainly enjoy a visit to see the class exhibit. Mrs. Myrick, Mrs. Berlin, Mrs. Michener and Mr. L. Ringel, were vis itors in Miss Sherman's room last week. Athena Garage Repairing Agents for BUICK and MAXWELL CARS Parts and Accessories, Lathe Work a Specialty. iiini'iti E. E Stanfleld of Stanfleld, Umatilla County Samuel Pambrun and Marion Hansell were in Portland this week, fraterniz ing with the Mystic Shnners. A class of Umatilla county Masons joined that order during its session in Portland this week. Miss Velva Mansfield and Miss Kath- ren Froome entertained at the home of Miss Mansfield one evening this week at progressive 500. Refreshments were served, the evening being moBt pleasantly passed by all present. Miss Be'tha Sebasky, who was one of the successful contestants in the Tribune voting contest, and who with other young ladies won a free trip to ?' t:r I. 1 1 I . f. . I Atl,,,,,., a 1 1 1 nrn j ib wmuuhi w ji.uciic peo ple who supported her in the contest. Rev. and Mrs. V. K. Allison, for merly of Moore, Montana, are visiting at the D. Scott Fisher home, having accompanied Mrs. Fisher home last week. Mr. Allison will be assigned to the pastorate of the Christian church at Halfway, Oregon. Nat Kimball, a well known young man of Pendleton and a recruit in the United States Navy, stationed at the training camp in Philadelphia, was in the city the fore part of the Fweek vis- ting at the home of ins sister, Mrs Omar Stephens. Mrs. James Sturgis is engaged ii Red Cross work at the National Head quarters in Washington, D. C. She writes that a cablegram received some time ago from her husband tells of his safe arrival in France, he having sailed Christmas E;e from New York. with a detachment of the 41st divi- The young ladies of the Upi-Dee Society will give a dance in benefit of the local Red Cross auxiliary, at ths Athena opera house on the evening of Saturday, February 2. The Anderson sisters of Pendleton will fnrnish the music for the occasion. Admittance tickets will be sold by the young ladies at $1.00 each. Mr. and Mrs. Homer I. Watts en tertained at their home on Fifth street Friday evening, this being the fourth in a serieB of card parties being given by a group of the young married peo ple of the city. Five hundred was played, five tables being occupied. Refreshing punch was served, and a most pleasant evening is reported. Mrs. W. R. Taylor returned the first of the week, after a pleasant month's visit in the Valley. Mrs. Taylor was with her sister and mother at Corvallis for some time, going from there to Portland and Cornelius, where Bite vis ited Mrs. Chas. Norris. From there she went to Centralia, Wash., and al so visited Camp Lewis, near Tacoma, where she endeavored, but failed, to see Delbert Gerking, who is stationed there. At the Christian church yesterday, a most interesting all day session was held by the local W. C. T. U., which was in the nature of an annual prayer service. About seventy-five were uresent throughout the day, and some special features were introduced by the members of the various churches in solos, duets and quartets. At i p. m. a class of school children under the di rection of Mrs. Urrett, presented i feature in "The Dry Line," which was particularly pleasing. Out of town vis itors were Rev. and Mrs. Allison, for merlv of Moore, Montana. Reverends Baker. Gleiser and Errett each had charge of a period of the day, and a most profitable day is reported. Miss Zola Keen, who jccirpleted the course of study in the Athena High school, entered Whitman College for pthe second senlester.OHer loss will be keenly felt by the school, since she took a prominent part in all school activities. Maebelle Duncan, who recently re turned from Canada with her parents, registered as a Freshman Monday. ANNUAL REPORT OF ATHENA BRANCH LIBRARY The following is the report of the Athena branch library, from Decfmber 1, J918, to Dec 81, 11)17: No. adult books circulated: Fic tion 2328, non fiction 2H7, GROCERIES Some day", somewhere, you may find better groceries than these at the prices quoted, but we'll stake our reputation 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 Large ripe Olives 35c Stuffed Olives, large flass 5c Queen Olives, the bottle. 25c Linton Tea, the pa.kage lCc Fresh Pineapple, 15c, 20c, 25c Little Boy Blue Bluing, . 20c 20 Mule Team Borax cp's 35c Boraxaid 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 4 cans25c Steelcut Coffee 3 lb can 85c Total, ... - 8595 No. juvenile books circulated 1570 No. Magazines ... 3017 Total, - - - 8182 No. readers registered adult 87, children, 42, Total - 129 No. books added by purchase, - 158 No. books added by gift - 38 Financal Statement. Cash on hand Dec. 1, 19 1 8 - 82.13 Cash from Citv, - - 150.00 Enjejlainments - - 111.11 Total 293.21 Expenditures Itemized. Librarian's salary - - Kent - - - - H5.B0 Magazines - - - 5"5.15 New books ... 68.18 Janitor .... 16.00 Heat .... 5.85 Light Incidentals - - - 78.10 Total 290.68 Balance 2.56 Fines. Cash on hand Dec. 1, 191b. $ 4.72 Fines op overdue books. - 83.02 Total - - - 127.74 Expenditures, - - - 24.24 Bal. .... 8.50 Rental. Cash on hand Dec. 1, 191 $12.00 Rental collection - - 51.29 Total - - - 63.29 Expenditures ... 61.70 Bal. - - - t 1.(0 FIX & RADTKE Main Street THE "MONEY-BACK STORE" Athena, Ore The only way the Press can be fur nished subscribers at the old price of tl.BO per year is by collecti"g sub scriptions in advance. So, beginning March lot. 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 $2.00 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 ariears will be given until March 1st to renew their subscription at the old price. Those who do not respond on or before that date will be charged the 2.00 rate, suoscrihers may, tell exactly how thev stand, by noting the date with their printed name on their copy of the paper. On March 1st, also, all complimentary subscriptions will of necessity be dis continued, except to reciprocating ex changes. Fe22 Republican, Candidate for United States Senator frow Oregon. The man who be lieves in the development of Oregon's opportunities. If you have not received complete copy of my principles, write me at Stanfleld. R N. STANFIELD. -Paid Advertisement. School Notes, The advance sales for the Red Cross benefit entertainments have not yet reached the total expected to date. The committees on sales report nearly 100 seats pledged. This is only one half the goal set by February 1st. The close of this week will see an increase in sales without doubt. All the solic itora need to do is to go after the job and finish it on schedule time. Wed nesdav midweek assembly wbs used by the High school as Red Cross Benefit rally meeting. Further sales and more comprehensive campaign was dulv Dlanncd. Wh-m you are waited upon, by the solicitors, ahow your in terest in both school and Red Cross by purchasing a season ticket. The Dleaeure will all be yours. Reserved season seats 12.00, f 1.76, $1.60 $1.00. The second semester of the Athena High school began last Mondav morn ing. During the first two periods of the morning, Mr. Russell gave an ex planation of the course to all the High school students. The schedule had al ready been made out and placed on the board so that the next two periods were spent in the assignment of reg istration cards and lesrons. Practically all students were registered so that reeular recitations began at 9 o'clock Tuesday morning. Anna Fobs, Sec.-Treas. 23 Years Ago, I K rom the Press oi Jan. 25 1895 HlltlM tilMlllllllllllllt C. A. Barrett &Co. Incorporated Pendleton is to have a new opera house warming tonight. Born, near Athena, Jan. II, 1896, to the wife of Z. P. Fawcett, a girl. Thirty thousand sackB of wheat re main stored in the warehouse at Helix. Senator A. R. Price came from Sa lem on a visit Saturday, returning Sunday night. The coldest days since 1396 made its initial bow was January 8th, when the thermometer registered 11 degreeB above zero at Walla Walla. The teachers in Pendleton public schools have voluntarily mado the proposition to the school board to ac cept a 10 per cent discount in wages. At the C. A. Barrett Co.'s store is a subscription paper that is worthy and awaits your name. It id for con tributions for Nebraska's starving people. The Chinese New Year begins to day. Local Celestials will cease their labors sr.d proceed to celebrate, an op eration that requires about three days. The question for debate at the Stamper school house last Saturday night was: "Resolved, that man will go farther for gold, than for the love of woman." L. B. Reeder, an attorney well known to the people of Athena, at present practicing law at Colville, Wash., writes to friends that he will soon locate in Athena. T. J. Kirk returned from Salem Sat urday last where he had been shovel ing snow from the Dolph track. Gettysburg Post No. 83, G. A. R. of Helix, last Saturday elected the fol lowing officers: J. H. Ross, Command re; S. T. Isaac. S. V. C; N. Auspauch I. V. C. ; Clark Walter, Adjt. ; J. A. Gross. Surgeon; J. H. King. O. D, ; A. Shick, O. G. Clover Leaf Lodge, No. 86. Degree of Honor, was instituted Thursday evening, with the following officers: P. C. of H., Mrs. Louise Rosenzweig; C. of H., Mrs. Callender; L. of H., Mrs. Pearl Hawks; C. of C. Mrs. Louise Boyd; Rec, Mrs. Maggie Mc Kinley; Fin., Mrs. May Johns; Usher, Mrs. Fannie Leach; I. W., Mrs. Laura Froome O. W. R. O. Hawks ; Trustees, Mrs. Ann Kirk, Mrs. Minnie France, Mrs. Fannie Leach. Work will soon commence on Ath ena's waterworks system. Notice of Final Account. In the County Court of the State of Oregon for Umatilla County. In the Matter of the Estate of William H. Wood, Deceased. Notice is hereby given to all persons whom it may concern that Arnold Wood, f administrator of the estate of William H. Wood, deceased, has filed his final account and report in the ad ministration of the estate; that the County Judge by order duly made and entered has appointed Wednesday, the 27th day of February 1918, at the hour of ten oclock in the forenoon as the time and the County Court House of Umatilla County, Oregon, as the place where all objections ani exceptions to the Baid final account and report will be heard and settlement thereof made. Dated this 26th day of January, A. D., 1918. Arnold Wood, Will M. Peterson, Administrator. Attorney for Administrator. MONUMENTS! Get our prices be fore placing your order. Berry Monument w0rks F. M. Barry, Prop. 12th and Main Street nearO. W. R. & N. Passenger Depot Walla Walla Wash. N. A. MILLER Local Representative. Foley's Kidney Cure makes kidneys and bladder right EYF.S TESTED. GUSSIS GROUND. AMD FITTED- LENSES DUPLICATED. AMERICAN NATIONAL BANK BUILDING.- PENDLETON. ORE. Phone 609. g. F. Sharp PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON Special attention given to all calia both night and day. CallDromptly answered, omoe on Third Btr-wt. Athena Orecor J. M. CHILDER3 Suggestive Therapeutics Barrett Building, in Office formerly occupied by Dr. Plamondon Strayed or Stolen. One three-year-old filly, bay, branded P on left stifle. Reward. Peter Weidert, Walla Wal la, Wash. Dr. J. C. Baddeley VETERINARY SURGEON LaBrasche Ranch Athena 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 Why" wait for Spring to consider your needs in our line? Note what we have to offer and ask us about any article which interests you. Bulk Grain Wagon-tanks and loaders. Oliver gang plows, spring tooth harrows, double discs, handy wagons, gaso line engines, power washing ma chines, hog fencing, gates, Pennsyl vania and Revere casings Overland cars, oils and greases. Have you heard of the DEERING COMBINE? iiMitMiiimnnMiniiiiiM 1 Tar m tats ummmmmmmmmmm PREPAYMENT PRIVILEGES W Inan monev on first class Oregon and Washington farms at lowest rates. 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. DEVEREAUXSST 606 Concord Bid. Portland. Orecoo D. Scott Fisher CONTRACTOR & BUILDER Residence and Shop, Adams and 4th Sts Athena THE PARKER BARBER SHOP A. J. Parker, Proprietor Shaving, Haircutting, Massaging, Shampooing. Bath Rooms In Connection, St. Nichols Hotel Block - - - Athena. Oreg. 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