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Advertisers The tAthena Press circulates in the homes of readers who reside in the heart of the Oreat Umatilla Wheat Belt, and they have money to spend Athena mm Subscription Rates One Copy, one year, $1.50; for six months, 75c; for three months, SOc; payable in advance, and subscrip tions are solicited on no other basis Kntered at the Post Office at Athena, Oregon, as Second-Class Mail Matter VOLUME1XXX. ATHENA. UMATILLA COUNTY. OREGON. FRIDAY. APRIL 26, 1918. NUMBER 17 HMIIIIIMMlim iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiimmiiiiim Liberty Is What . We Are Fighting For Women arc asking for liberty for themselves. Men want liperty for their homes. We are striking for a world liberty fronityranny. The fireless cookstove is liberty from drudgery. It makes cooking a joy I Not only does it turn the work of cooking into a pleasureand thus liberate women from household drudgery, but it liberates the pocket book against a waste of time, a waste of energy and waste of money. Cooking by a continuous fire is a waste of fuel which is made nec essary by the old method of cooking. Ideal Fireless Cookstoves The fireless cooking method is a saving of time, a saving of labor, a saving of fuel, a saving of strength, a saving of energy, a saving of health, and a saving of money. - U The Davis-Kaser Co. Home Furnishing Department Store Complete Furnishers of Homes, Offices and Schools 10-20 Alder St. Walla Walla Wash. mimiiiiihi ii Milium iw mm niiiiiiiiiiniiimniiuiin LETTERS FROM OUR Watts And Rogers To the lady, gent, boy or girl who will show us the longest trout caught by him or her with hook or line between now and Saturday night, May 4th next, we will give a new, jointed bamboo fish pole. Order your Combine now. See our Grain,-3Eanks. A Hudson Six 40 car bargain price. Just Over the Hiil UMIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIMMIIIHIMIIIIIIUII LADS "OVER THERE' Fred R. Wood, who is in the Avia tion Corps, SI Aero Squadron, in France, writes to his parents, Mr. and Mrs. F. B. Wood of this city as fol lows: "Somewhere in France, Mar. 34, 18. Dear Mother and Father: This is the 24th of March, and the weather is fine, has been for nearly all of this week. They say it gets pretty warm here in the summer. Today is Sunday and every Sunday the people come out here in crowds to watch the flying. When some of the birds make a loop or tail spin, I can hear some of the women shriek with horror. Their flying here is not so very dangerous. They don't rush the students nearly as much as in England. Helping around the planes seems to be nearly as danger us. There are quite a num ber of men here with I roken or shat tered arms caused from turning props. A good many interesting things hap pen here, but when one goes to put them down, the interest seems to dis appear. "This camp here is getting to be pretty strict. Liquor can't be sold to soldiers and men can be court mar tialed for speaking to a woman on the street, no matter who she is. Very few passes are allowed to the men to go to town. "We are allowed one day off every week, and a leave ot one week every four months. I expect to get a leave pretty soon, and take in a little of France. I am writing this in the Y M. C. A., a new hut. They have some kind of entertainment nearly every night. This is the only part of the army that seems towant to pleaBe the men much. I said part of the army, the Y. M. C. A. is separate from the army, but run in connection of course. I got a box of candy from sister today. It didn't last long, for when any one of the fellows receive a box, it is considered public property the fellows crowd around for their share. "I haven't heard from that Signal Corps transfer yet but hope to soon. Am sending you a copy of the "Wing Slip," a paper printed here. There have been squadrons sent to the front from here, Utely. I would like to go, but of course will have to wait until the squadron goes. Fred R. Wood, Electrician, Aero Service, !i4 Squadron." FUEL CENSUS IS TO BE TAKENJMMED1ATELY In accordance with an order of the Fuel Administration, as set forth in the Press last week, all consumers of coal and coke will be required at once to make declarationof the amount of fuel they expect to use up until March 31, 1919. The Tum-a-Lum Lumber Company, local fuel dealers, have received the necessary blanks and these question aires will be distributed to its custom ers and prospective patrons. Each consumer besides his name and address must give answers to the following questions: 1. Amount of coal desired ' Purpose for which it is to be Pounds or tons on hand at pres- last appoximately ho-.v wss Show Your Patriotism! Buy a War Savings Stamp and Help Win the War mipiiiBiiim ". . For Sale at The First National Bank of cAthena 2. used, 3. ent. 4. Will manv davs. 5. Approximate amount used last year. 6. Have you any unfilled orders with other dealers? 7. If so, with whom and what quantity? Upon the basis of these consumers reports, dealers will turn in their es timates of the amount of coal and coke thev n':ed to fill the orders of their trade. . Ail orders of six tons or less are to be filled as soon as possible and all over six tons will be two-thirds filled and the other third will be de layed until all orders have been two thirds filled. Every consumer is advised to place orders for winter fuel at once so that the administration may make pro visions accordingly. Sergeant Winship Back With 148tb, "France, March 19, '918 "Dear folks at Home: Am back to the 148th at last. Took me eight days to get here, and I sure was glad to see some of the fellows I know and get something to eat. Had a cot to sleep on last night, first one since I got off the boat. In the British camp, we slept on tent floors. Have a good camp here and is warm during the day, but is heavy dew at night. We have bar racks here. Harry Banister is here but 1 haven't seen him. Am going to look him up tonight if I have a chance. Ed Sebasky is going to school. Saw Sam Starr at distance yesterday; it sure seems good to see some one from home. "I was billetted out in a French home for three days, and sure saw some queer sights. The people here are a hundred years behind the times. Yes I was in convoy when the Tuscania was hit, was 100 yards in advance of it. The shock shook our ship. "I'm going to a large city thii afternoon and drive cut an auto-truck We have a large number of trucks and tractors here to pull the big guns. I am enclosing two pieces of 11118 coins, one for each of the girls. They are a half franc, or equal to ten cents in our money. Lots of sand here, and that means sand bugs." - ESTABLISHED 1865 HUM H4 Preston-Shaffer Milling to. AMERICAN BEAUTY FLOUR Is lade in Athena, by Athena labor, in one oi the very- best equipped mills in the Northwest, of the best selected Bmestem wheat grown" anywhere. Patronize home industry. Your grocer sells the famous American Beauty Flour Merchant Millers & Grain Buyers Athena, Oregon. - - Waitsburg, Wash. 'Li'.1 We carry the best MEATS That Money Buys Our Market is Clean and Cool Insuring Wholesome Meats. LOGSDEN & MYRICK Main Street, Athena, Oregon Corporal Sebaskv Driving Tractor. "March 7. 1918. "Dearest Mother: I have not heard from you for a long time but I guess the mail is at the other camp. We will go back there to our battery about two more weeks. Iam getting along fine learning to drive a tractor Would have written before this but we had some pictures taken and I was waiting to get them; and they told us that we could not send pictures now but we might be able to send them af ter awhile. We havtf been doing thing but going to school since we have been in France, so it will be some time before we get to the front. You can expect a letter oftener after we get settled. We have been about all over France now. "The non. corns, were taking lessons in putting a big gun in firing position and our battery put it in position fast er than any other battery jn the reg iment. I was in the section that put it down. The censorship ts so strict that we cannot tell how long it was nor what kind of guns we have; but believe me, they are babiesl When we get to the front with them, old Fritz will know about It. If you could only see the guns you could not help but like them, they look so neat and we always keep them shining. I kind of hated to leave the camp on account of them. I won t be with them now that I am going to drive a tractor, not like I would have been if I were the gun sections The boys are get ting along tint, learning to drive trac tors and . trucks. I The French thin we are sure fast at learning to drive, but most of the boys have'driven car at some time or other. "I am writing this usin" my bunk for a desk, and only have a little time to write as we are going on a long trip this afternoon. It sure keepi us busy evening! studying. Will ' write Id few days again." 40,000 MEN ARE WANTED FOR THE MARINE CORPS Washington, D. C. April 20, 1918. Editor The Press: l You have been mora than kind in the past in carrying Marine Corps an nouncements and I am going to appeal to vou once more to assist us. The war department has authorized additional brigade of Marines for duty in France with its necessary replace ment units and 40,000 enlistments are ureentlv neeled, 8000 of whom are desired during the month of May The Marine Corps will not lower its standard. We want young men of spirit, health and stamina. There will probably be lSOO additional comuiis sioned officers III Ilia Mil km Corps and every one of these commissions will be given to enlisted marines. The Marine Corps is equipped to quickly and thoroughly train the new recruits. The corps has a glorious history and nculcates a wonderful esprit, I Ins is probably the last chance of those young Americans who nave necome of age since last June to choose this branch of the service. JNone are wanted but American citizens of at least eighteen years of age and who have the fighting spirit. Your co operation is earnestly requested. 1 again thank you for your help in the past. GEOKUE BAKJNETT, Major General Commandant. SCHOOL TOTS IN PAGEANT OF SPRING On next Friday evening, May 3rd the pupils of Miss Sherman's primary department of the Athena schools will appear in a spectacular Pageant of Spring. The drilling for this enter tainment haa-been under way for some time and the program promises to be more than ordinarily interesting. For the reason that the costumes and other expense incidentals have been quite large, an admission charge of 15c and 80c will be made at the door. This is the first entertainment of this nature that has ever been attempt ed by the primary grade and doubtless the High chool auditorium will Be filled to capacity when the audience greets the little ones in their pleasing performance. The program follows: Part 1. Play "The Fairy Ring," by 45 chil dren representing fre'.'S, coblins. Moonbeams, Fairies, Flowers, the Hours of the Night, Stars, Moon, Dusk, Night, Wind, Dawn, and Sun. Intermission of 10 minutes. Part II. 3ong, "The Birdies Ball," 15 children Rose Drill, - - 8 girls Readings ) "The Carpenter s Man, - - Kathryn Kidder, (b) "The Calorics'll git you if you don't Watch Out," Kenneth Emmel 4. Songs, (a) "The Slumber Boat," girls' cho. (b) "I Love the Old Doll Best," 5. Dutch Folk Dance - 8 children 6. Solo "The Bluebird," Jennamae Read 7. Farce, The Knitting Club -and Johnny, - - 7 children 8. Duet "Dear Butterflies," Jennamae Read and Dorothy Geissel 9. Songs (a) "Welcome Sweet Springtime," (b! "Lightly Row." - entire chorus 10. Dance "Mendelssohn's Spring Song." .-- 10 girls 11. Song, "Hurrah, for the Liberty Boys, Hurrah!" - entire chorus Pianist, Mrs. Connie Baker. Numbers 1, 9, 10 and 11 directed by Mrs. J. C. Baddeley. ( WILL MAKE A GLEAN UP OF WAR STAMP QUOTA Now that the Third Liberty Loan is practically over in Umatilla county, it is proposed that a drive to finish up the quota of 20 per capita in the pur chase of War Savings and Thrift stamps be started. With this object in view, the county organization is now lining up all captains and lieu tenants for a whirlwind finish of the campaign. Cards will be distributed next week in which all potential contributors who did not buy bonds may subscribe to the War Savings Stamps. The pro logue to the card has the following: "Every individual in Umatilla coun ty is presumed to contribute to pat riotic purposes in proportion to his or her ability to be entitled to a blue card. Those who are not able or for any other reason did not subscribe for the Third Liberty Loan bonds are ex pected to subscribe for War Savings Stamps and upon doing so in propor tion to his or her ability, will be given credit the same as those subscribers for the bonds," The card will carry a place for name, address and signature of sub scriber, and the pledge to purchase a definite amount of War Savings or Thrift stamps each week or month until Sept 1, 1918. Natural Mortar Beds. Who Invented mortar? Some pre historic person, who In all likelihood hit upon the combination by sheer luck. The mortar used by the ancient Greeks and Romans was the same stuff that we use. But nature was In advance of the htimun discoverer by some millions of years. In Texas and Kansas, extend ing over vast areas, Is a geological for mation known In that region as the mortar beds." It Is a stratum com posed of sand, clay and lime, which originally fluid, has "set" and become rock. The process by which the sedl mentary rocks of the earth were formed is successfully Imitated In the sidewalk pavement of artificial stone, which Is spread In a moist (tondltlnn and allowed to dry. It is better for the purpose than natural stone made In slnbs larger than can be quarried and often formed with grooves so as to expand and contract without break ing. Rev. Errett Goes to Spokane. Rev. Davis Errett has resigned as paator of the Athena Christian church, and accented the pastorate of the Pacific Avenue Christian church in Spokane, the resignation to take effect the 1st of June. Mr. and Mrs. Errett, who have had charge of the Athena hurch for several years, will leave many wa-ui friends here, where they have done earnest and effectual work. Their new charge is a broader field for Mr. Errett's endeavors, for which he is eminently fitted. Who Mr. Er rett's successor will be in the local church, has not been learned. Knights of Khorassan. Pythian Lodge 89, K. of P., will turn its home and equipment over to Al Kindi Temple, Knights of Khoras san. next Tuesday evening. The Knights will make their pilgrimage to Athena by special train from Walla Walla, and the demand of the High Muckamuck is that, "Your Mayor shall be given into our keeping as hostage for your exemplary conduct toward us and our Boisterous Band." FREDERICKA KERSHAW IN BENEFIT CONCERT HERE Mrs. Jocelyn Roberts, of Dixie, Wash., was in the city Sunday. While here. Mrs. Roberts called on Mrs. S. F. Sharp, chairman of .the local Red Cross auxilnary, and made the an nouncement that in the very ne.'r fu ture, with Miss Fredericka -Kershaw, of Waitsburg, she will make a tour of this state, giving musical .enter tainments f'or the benefit of the Red Cross. The ladies will open their tour in Athena, and as both have lived here and their accomplishments are well known, they will be met with a crowd ed house. Mrs. Roberts, formerly Miss Joc lyn Koontz, has appeared before Ath ena audiences many times, always de lighting with her versatile accom plishments. Miss Fredericka, who was born here and left as a little girl with her parents some years ago, has achieved notable, distinction in music, and Athena will be gratified with the opportunity of hearing her. Further announcements of this coming event will be made sootw - FROM MOB ATTACK A special to the Oregonian says: Rescued from the hands of a mob threatening to lynch him, Clifford W. Metz, a member of the International Bible Students' Association, was taken to Pendleton Monday evening by three Freewater citizens and turned over to District Attorney Keator for whatever action deemed justifiable. Metz, with three other persons, two boys and a girl, was found to have covered the towns of Milton and Free water generously with literature charg ing the clergy with being the force behind the Government's suppression of the book, The Finished Mystery," a two-page seven column sheet bearing a date of April 15. Metz's three as sistants were turned loose. They are members of a family near Milton. Sentiment is strong at Milton and Freewater. When it was found that the towns had been covered with this literature the entire community was roused with the fire bell, the Home Guard was called out and men in auto mobiles scoured the twin towns in an effort to locate the distributors. When they were found the crowd gathered rapidly. There was much talk of lynching and ropes were brought out and offered. The cooler heads of the community prevailed, however, and the man was taken to Pendleton under guard. Metz is a man of about 45 years, the owner of a small fruit ranch at Weston. He says he was in Milton on business and was asked to spend his time between trains in dis tributing this literature. He says he was born in America. James Koontz Dead. James L. Koontz, brother of Edward E Koontz, died April 17. in San Fran cisco, and the remains were brought here by Mr. Koontz for interment in the family lot in the Athena cemetery. The funeral was held Sunday after noon, the sermon being preached by Rev. W. E. Armfie'd, of Spokane. The deceased was horn in Ohio in 1872 He is survived by four brothers and two sisters, all of whom were in at tendance at the funeral. He was the eon of a pioneer Methodist minister, of Eastern Oregon, and while the family resided in this city a number of years ago, visited here fur a time. Caldwell in France. Captain Lee Caldwell and the mem bers of Troop 1) who were with him on detached duty at Newport News, Va., are now in France, according to a cable received by the Captain's mother at Pendleton. Hallic Piersol of this city, was with Captain Caldwell at Newport News, where they were in charge of a remount station. Refuses Fourth Operation. Charlej Russell, who has had three operations for relief from a bone dis ease, in which he has lost practically all the ribs from his left side, is ex pected home shortly from Portland, after refusing to submit to a fourth operation. He is but slightly, if any, improved as the result of the oper ations. Girls' Honor Guard. Mrs. H. II. Hill this week received a communication from Miss Virginia Todd, of Pendleton, a prominent mem ber of the Girls' Honor Guard of that city, requesting her, as a leading worker in the Red Cross, to recom mend some lady in Athena who would take up the work of organizing Athena girls in the Honor Guard. Mrs. Ralph Hassell has kindly consented to act in the matter, and the girls are enthus iastic for organization which will no doubt be consummated in the very near future. Bridge Building. Assurance is made that the. new gdyernment-countj btwlfce to be built overNthe Umatilla river at Thorn Hol low crossing will be completed in time for the handling of the present grow ing grain crop at Thorn Hollow sta tion. The material for the most part hastyeeo, on the ground for some time ,and the contract for construction has been let. The bridge ut Mission will also be constructed sjon, and after its completion the one at Thorn Hollow will be ommenced. Mrs. Robert Waf er, of Walla Wal la, a former resident of this city, with her little son, was in Athena Wednes day, and visiting the Red Cross room, met many friends. Baseball Sunday. Dutch Mcl'henin hus his baseball aggregation rounded into form to meet Carl Christian's Adams Perfectos on the local diamond Sunday afternoon in a benefit game, the proceed! from which will be divided equally be tween the two teams and placed in the soldiers' tobacco fund McPherrin announces his lineup to be as follows; McPherrin, c; Andre, Hubb, p.; Lieu alien, lb; Pambrun, IB; Andre, Hubb, ss. ; Baker, lib; Geissel, If; Crabill, cf; Catron, rf; Haynie."sub. In answor to the call for sewing ma chines, thrae were received this week at the Red Cross room, from the fol lowing ladies: Mrs., 11. I. Watts, Mrs. J. A. Kirk, and Mrs. Fred l'inkerton. More could be used. Shame Makes One Forget Forgetting Is a strange "pheupmenon. According to the modernJpsychplogtsts, we are most apt to forget those things that we do not want to riemeniber es pecially those of which we are ashamed. In an address on criminals who are on the border line of Insanity, deliv ered recently before the Clinical So ciety of St. Elizabeth's Hospital, Wash ington, Dr. Leon Emlle Duval told of many mentally unbalanced men who In their normal state could not remember disgraceful deeds they had done, and said this was to be explained on the basW thnt "It is the thing of which we are ashamed and which conflicts with the cuRtoms of society which Is soonest relegated to the realm of the unconscious." Tremendous Speed. Fulminate of mercury, which is twed as the original detonating charge In torpedoes, expands et a furious rate. A writer In the Illustrated World makes a -Comparison between this rate of expansion and an express train trav eling at the rate of CO miles an hour. 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