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t ATHENA. OREGON, SEPT. 39 1922
A GLORIOUS EPISODE
of a child. Optimism lifted man
from savagery, filled the bursting
granaries, built millions of homes
and filled the world with music."
Our poker editor takes occasion
to remind Greece that she should
have tossed her king into the discard
before she lost the pot.
We know of no more effective an
tidote for the epidemic of robbery
a too frequent manifestation of the
crime wave than the sudden and
violent demise of the robber.
When he happens to be a bank
robber the results are even more
gratifying, for the bank robber oc
cupies a proud position in the so
cial realm of the underworld. When
he is summarily snatched therefrom
while in the pursuit of what he is
pleased to regard as a distinguished
industry, he ceases to be a bright
and illustrious example to his fel
lows. There is never any magnet
ism, inspiration, follow-me-and-you-will-wear-diamonds
aspect about a
corpse.
Down in Arkansas five despera
does in two automobiles rolled grand
ly into a small town to loot a bank.
Two of them are now dead, one is
badly wounded and the two others
are in jail. Not in years have we
heard of a more gladsome and hope
ful result of an attempted robbery.
The bank cashier merely pressed
his foot upon a button. Swarming
into the street with loaded weapons,
the business men of this efficient
southern village did the rest. The
modern Arkansaw travelers could
travel no longer in automobiles or
otherwise.
Electrical connections which rang
on alarm in all the stores, did the
trick. Country banks throughout
this district wauld do well to take
a leaf out of the Arkansaw book.
Hocause no bank robbery has been
attempted in this region since the
Milton exploit of years agone, it
doesn't follow that none will ever be.
Little wonder "the Turk has never
changed." His Christian neighbors
have always bungled the job of
working him over.
Ford is making so much money
now that he entirely forgot a two
million dollar bank deposit, and had
to be reminded of this trifling asset
by his secretary. His profit is said
to have been seventy-six millions in
1921. This year he is making 5100
cars daily and is selling them all,
the demand exceeding his output by
200 cars each day. Ford explains
that he reduced the price of his cars
to below the cost of production,
which stimulated all hands in the
big factory to make them cheaper.
This was done with the advantage
of an increased output. We admire
Henry Ford as a flivver maker.
We blush for him, however, when
he advocates the bolshevik brand of
currency.
Democrats estimate that the new
tariff will cost the people in indi
rect taxation more than five billion
dollars annually, or $45 per capita.
It is the g. o. p.'f most stupendous
achievement in the way of class leg
islationwhich is by no means
classy legislation from the common
people's standpoint.
The scientists who have overcome
fog at Pittsburg will confer a favor
by coming out here and dispelling
the gloomy vapor thnt rolls up each
winter from Hudson's Bay and con
stitutes the only depressing feature
of an otherwise wonderful climate.
We do not often find ourselves in
accord with the g. o. p., but wo en
tirely sympathize with the refusal of
its stato convention to identify Al
mighty God with its declaration of
principles.
According to the Boston Herald,
"one reason why public opinion of
the Volstead act is so hard to gauge
is that a 'wet' wants liquor so much
more vehemently than a 'dry' does
not."
Kconomy is the slogan of the Ore
gon republicans. Likewise of the
democrats and of every candidate on
both tickets. Trouble is that it
never emerges from the slogan class.
Chaplain Mercer invoked divine
aid and blessing upon the republican
state convention at Portland. What
it mostly needed, however, was wisdom.
Rain has interfered with the state
fair, which reminds us that Pendle
ton must bo beloved of the weather
gods when pulling off its big show.
What the Greeks expected to get
out of Asia Minor is not so clear to
us as the fact that they got out of
Asia Minor,
Izzet Pasha has resigned as Turk
ish minister of foreign affairs.
(Beating you to it) Izzet possible?
We despise the Turk which feel
ing we are thankful we are able to
indulge at a safe distance.
Uncle Sam's running expenses
never wait for the starter's gun nor
stop at the tape.
Mustapha Kemal will do well to
heed strait talk from the British
government.
To the most amended of all tar
iffs, you hear no "amen" from the
people.
Love of Praise.
The love of praise Is generally con
nected with all the liner sensibilities
of human nature. To be entirely des
titute of all this passion betokens ar
Ignoble mind, on which no moral Im
pression Is easily made; for where
there Is no desire of praise, there will
be no sense of reproach. But while It
is admitted to be a natural and, In
many respects, a useful principle of
action, It is entitled to no more than
our secondary regard. It has Its boun
dary set, by transgressing which It Is
at once transformed from an innocent
into a most dangerous passion. When
passing Its natural line, It becomes the
ruling spirit of conduct ; when the re
gard we pay to the opinions of men
encroaches on that reverence which
we owe to Hie voice of conscience and
I he sense of duty, the love of praise,
h iving then gone out of Its proper
place, Instead of elevating, debases.
Doctor Smith.
"Is Hauling Tiring of Big Job?"
asks a Journal head line. Possibly.
There are also indications that the
big job is tiring of Harding.
Evidently the Turk must be taught
his place which is not in the neu
tral zone.
The Enterprise Record-Chieftain
says that "Pessimism never turned
a furrow, built ship, erected a
house or brought a smile to the face
Foiling the Check Forger.
A branch of crime that causes great
loss to business men is check forgery.
By the use of bleaching adds, ink
(indicators and "penning," checks
made out for, say, $10, have been al
tered to $1,000, and cashed for this
amount. When such a swindle occurs,
the bank concerned Is not responsible
for the loss unless the actual signature
has been forged. The only method of
preventing these crimes Is the use of
the patent check-writer, of which there
are about fifty thousand In use. The
machine "shreds" the words end fig
ures into the check. Arid-proof ink In
two colors Is used ami a check would
have lo he destroyed before any alter
ation could tie made.
WYOMING
MAN
ROUND-UP
WINNER
Howard Tegland, winner of the
world's bucking champion at Pendle
ton's Round-Up, made his ride in the
finals on U-Tell-'cm. The judges de
clare that his form was excellent and
that he scratched at every jump.
Tegland is 23 years old, and has
ridden since he was 11 years old. His
home is in Jasper, Wyoming. In the
past year he has broken into the
limelight, and out of ten shows has
won seven first places in the riding,
taking second and third in three oth
er shows. He won first at Cheyenne
this year. Tegland considers Dccrfoot
the horse he rode in the semi-finals,
more formidable than U-Tell-'cm.
Ray Bell, who won second on No
Name, won third in the bucking last
year. He has ridden at the Round
Up since he was 15 years old. Yaki
ma Canutt, winner of third place, has
twice held the bucking championship,
has three times won the Police Ga
zette belt. Last year he took second
place.
Hugh Strickland, last year's buck
ing champion, this year shares the
honor of winning the Police Gazette
Belt with Mike Hastings. The two
are good friends and the name of
each will be engraved on the buckle.
Never in the history of the Round-Up
have two performers tied for this
honor, says the East Oregonian.
The Winners
Bucking Howard Tegland, first:
Rajf Bell, second; Yakima Canutt,
third.
Police Gazette Belt Hugo Strick
land and Mike Hastings.
Men's Relay Darrell Cannon,
Drumheller string.
Steer Roping Hugo Strickland.
Bulldogging Mike Hastings.
Pony Express Scoop Martin.
Women's Relay Lorena Trickey,
Irwin string.
EAST END FAIR
Freewater, Sept. 23. The date for
the East End fair has been set by
the business men of Freewater for
October 26. Preparations are being
made to make this the big event of
the season. The chamber of commerce
of Walla Walla has been invited to
attend, and the Walla Walla ban 1,
will have charge of the music.
NOTICE OF STREET ASSESSMENT
Notice is hereby given, that the
Common Council of the City of Athe
na has duly levied and assessed
against the adjoining property, the
cost of the improvement of Hunt
Avenue in the City of Athena from
the North line of Main street to
the North City limits of the City of
Athena and that said assessment is
now due and payable at the office
of the City Recorder of the City of
Athena.
Notice is further given, that all
persons desiring to pay said assess
ment in ten annual installments must
file an application, with the City
Recorder, to make such payments,
within ten days from the date of the
first publication of this notice.
This notice is published by order
of the Common Council, the first
publication thereof being made on
Friday, September 22. 1922.
B. B. Richards, City Recorder.
NOTICE OF FINAL ACCOUNT
In the County Court for Umatilla
County, State of Oregon.
In the Matter of the Guardianship of
the person and estate of Mary R.
Follon, a person incapable of con
ducting her own affairs.
Notice is hereby given to all whom
it may concern that John W. Keen the
guardian in the above entitled matter,
has filed in the above entitled Court
and cause, his final account and re
port as such guardian and that the
said Court has fixed and appointed
Monday the 23rd day of October, 1922
at the hour of Ten o'clock a. m. as
the time and the Court room of this
Court as the place for final hearing
of said account.
Dated the 22nd day of September,
1922.
John W. Keen, Guardian of the per
son and estate of Mary R. Follon,
an incompetent person, since deceased.
DRS. A. D. & R. A. FRENCH
OPTOMETRISTS
French Optical Parlors
15 E. Main St Phone 653
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The professional schools of Archi
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For a catalogue or artff information
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Coming To
Pendleton
Dr. Mellenthin
SPECIALIST
in Internal Medicine for the
past eleven years.
DOES NOT OPERATE
Will be at
St. George Hotel Wednesday
Thursday, October 4th C&
5th.
Office Hours: 10 a. m. to 4 p. m
Two Days Only
No Charge for Consultation
Dr. Mellenthin is a regular graduate
in medicine and surgery and is li
censed by the state of Oregon. He
visits professionally the more import
ant towns and cities and offers to all
who call on this trip free consulta
tion, except the expense of treatment
when desired.
According to his method of treat
ment he does not operate for chronic
appendicitis, gall stones, ulcers of
stomach, tonsils or adenoids.
He has to his creidt wonderful re
sults in diseases of the stomach, liver,
bowels, blood, skin, Wetting, catarrh,
weak lungs, rheuTiatism, sciatica, leg
ulcers and rectal ailments.
If you have bonfl ailing for any
length of time and do not get any
better, do not fail to call, as impro
per measures rather than disease are
very often the cause of our long
standing trouble.
Remember above date, that consul
tation on this trip will be free and
that his treatment n different.
Married women must be accompan
ied by their husbands.
Address: 336 Boston Block, Minne
apolis, Minn.
Incorbcn-ated
371 DEPARTMENT STORES
Main Street, Athena, Oregon
Corsets Variety of Styles
Prices 98c to $498
Only standard materials are used in t' e manufacture of the Corsets on sale in taM
J. C. Penney Company stores. One of i'ac iportant features is the black boning which
gives a wear-resistance not found in the i.id-fashi.incd paper-covered boning; aJ.30 ft
pleasure in wearing that is appreciated. They conform gracefully to the figure, giving
the much-desired uncorsetted effect with all the comfort of the ideal corset.
"Lady Lyke"
Corsets
Back Lace Black Boning
98c to $498
Large variety of models nnd In nil sizes. Made of coutll body
cloth. Long hose supporters. Dainty trimmings.
Also Front Lace Corsets Black Boning
$1.49 to $4.98
A number of models and In all sizes. Well made, daintily
trimmed, plain coutil and brocades.
Every Corset is sold with our assurance of the utmost satisfaction. Each is hand;
laundered and inspected three times before it leaves the factory. They are made Oav
clusively for us and under an arrangement that enables us to sell them at prices to$;
make them the greatest values known to the trade. '
The
Athena Bakery
We now carry Government Inspect
ed fresh and cured meats, and offer,
for cash only; Beef Roast .... 15c lb.
Pork Roast 25c lb,
Steaks i 20c lb.
Pork Chops 30c lb
Minced Haf 30c lb,
Smoked Ham 40c lb,
Weenies i 25c lb.
5 lb. Pail of Lard 90c
And all groceries at reduced prices.
L C. Bevens, Proprietor
The Athena Home Laundry
G. W. FINCH, Proprietor
Suits Cleaned and Pressed
$1.50
We are agency in this territory for the
Troy Laundry of Pendleton
THE ATHENA HOME LAUNDRY, PHONE 492
AMERICAN LEGION SMOKER
American Legion Smoker at the Legion Hall, Athena
Saturday Night, September 30th
4-CORKING EVENTS-4
Ernie Ferron of Yakima, Wash. 135 lbs
vs.
Roy Cup of Walla Walla, Wash. 135 lbs
Swede Noreen, of Pendleton, Oregon
vs.
Gale Anderson, of Athena
Dutch McPherrin.of r4thena, Oregon
vs.
Red Leonard of Walla Walla
Garth Stahl, of c4dams, Oregon
vs.
Tarwater, of Walla Walla
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LUMBER AND FUEL
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The Domestic Laundry
of Pendleton
Solicits Your Business
We Are
PROMPT & RELIABLE
Phone the Pure Food Grocery and our car
will call on Monday and Friday
10
Ladies are especially invited. Curtain-raiser 8;30. Ringside $1.50; general $1.00
We carry the best
MEAT
That Money Buys
Lard, Kraut, Kippered Salmon,
Salt and Fresh Fish, Oysters.
Clams and Crab, In Season.
A. W. LOGSDON
Main Street, Athena, Oregon