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H INDEPENDENT NEWSPAPEH F. B. BOYD, Owner and Publisher Subscription Rates. One copy, one year $2.00 One copy, six months i.uu One copy, three months 75 Athena, Oregon, August 6.... 1926 , WHAT'S IN A NAME? Boasting that "one name that stands out unduplicated is the good old de signation of Walla Walla," the Morn ing Union says, " Put a letter in any postoffice addressed "Walla Wal- la,' and it will get here. Folks can laugh at our name all they want to, but when they desire to get a letter to us they can, and that helps." But why should anybody laugh at old "Walla Walla" a name that is melodious, historical and entirely distinctive. Moreover, it is indi genous, of native origin, and there fore appropriate to the town, the county, the river and the valley that it designates. These Indian names, when melo dious, are more wisely chosen than the imitative names that some of our towns and cities bear. Far bet ter it would have been if the metrop olis of the continent had been called Manhattan instead of New York; or Boston had been named Massasoit; or Portland, Oregon, called Multno mah. Spokane is fortunate to have taken an Indian name, and congratulates Walla Walla, Seattle, Snohomish, Ta coma and other towns that avoided weak imitations and picked names significant of their environments. Spokesman-Review. ,o THE DIFFERENCE If during the past year twenty-five thousand American soldiers had been killed and seven hundred wound ed, in battle, the country would have resounded with lamentations ov er the horrors of war; military and civil organizations would have de corated the graves of the dead, and the Government would have pension ed the wounded, and the widows and orphans of those that perished in the service. But there has been no na tional or community demonstration of grief for the twenty-five thousand men, women, and children killed, and seven hundred thousand injured (many of them maimed, crippled or. otherwise permanently disabled) by automobiles in the United States in the year 1025. The appalling toll of life and limb exacted by automobiles goes on increasing year by yeut but fails to impress the public with the extreme necessity for the exercise of much greater care in the i.;se of the roads in general, and especially in the operation of motor-vehicles of all kinds. PROPERTY TAX OFF-SET The property tux off-set clause in the income tax bill being initiated by the Public Service League, reads as follows; "Provided, however, that there rhall be deducted as an offset from the taxes so. imposed all property taxes levied during the preceding year within the state of Oregon (ex cept taxes levied for local improve ments of such a nature as to increase the value of the property assessed) aril actually paid during the income year by a taxpayer directly or through a partnership or fiduciary; and the Tax Commission shall pre scribe rules and regulations under which the offsets extended by this proviso shall he made secure to the taxpayer." o Last year many arrests were made for violation of the law requiring po tatoes to be graded and sacks stencil led. Convictions were secured in ev ery case and the violators had to pay fines and court costs. State Market Agent Spenee urges farmers, dealers and retailers to observe the law and avoid the expensive prosecutions. It simply requires and honest pack and will work for the interests of honest dealers. o- The petroleum industry is to em bark on a wide program of research, and it asks for the cooperation of all persons interested in tho develop ment of this country's oil resources, whether directly connected with the industry or not. Well, in view of the fact that most of us possess an automobile or flivver, nearly every body is "connected" with the oil in dustry., n "Westward ho," the star of empire wended its way, and now it is fol lowed by the onion. Production in the Western and Middle Western States, especially in Colorado, Idaho, Washington Ohio, and Indiana has tended to increase, whereas produc tion in .New York, Massachusetts, and some of the other older onion fccctirns have remained about station ary or has decreased. o When a corporation balances its books at the end of the fiscal year, and shows a balance on the right side of the ledger, there is general rejoicing among shareholders. The United States Government, the larg est corporation of all, has just fin ished one of its greatest years with a surplus of $377,000,000. o Nard Jones, Weston boy, graduate of Whitman college, recognized as a versatile writer of verse and short stories is cropping out with remaik able frequency in the magazines. His stories are popular and his friends are pleased at his success. o British Columbia women are to have their beer, even though the men folk objected to drinking in re sorts frequented by the gentle sex. They are to have beer "parlors" of their own. Thirty-eight movie theatres in the Northwest, including the leading ones at Portland, have been sold for $5,000,000, and it vasn't a good day for selling theatres, either. Up at Lake Okanogan, Canada, they are seeing large sea monsters. Never before have we heaid of "Scotch" visualizing anything larger than snakes. Metaline Falls, Washington, grocer tangles with robber on bank steps. Result; a dead robber. AUTO VANDALS Automobile vandals have become a menace to property in all parts cf the country. Sunday evening a car went into the ditch between Athena and Pendleton, two of the occupants being injured. They were brought to Athena for medical aid and a wreck ing car sent to tow in the damaged car. In the hour that had elapsed, the tires, tools, spot-light and every thing removable had been taken by some passing motor thief. MR. AND MRS. JAKVIS Of interest to the older residents of Athena will be the visit of Mr. and Mrs. D. W. Jarvis of Portland. Mr. Jarvis was principal of the Athe na school for four years about thirty years ago and was a most popular teacher. Mr. and Mrs. Jarvi3 were accompanied here Tuesday by Mr. and Mrs. James W. Maloney of Pendleton. ATTEND FUNERAL The funeral of William Anderson whose death occurred Monday in Mil ton, was largely attended by friends from all over Umatilla county. Those from Athena included: Mr. and Mrs. E. A. Dudley, Mrs. Minnie Willaby, Mrs. Minnie DePeatt, Mr. and Mrs. John Walker, Mr. and Mrs. Ed Potts, Mr. and Mrs. William Potts, Mrs. H. M. Saulsberry, and Mrs, A. B. Mc Ewen and Miss Lizzie McKenzie of Portland. LADIES AT WALLA WALLA AT BINGHAM SPRINGS E. C, Rogers is taking a short va cation at Bingham Springs this week and is accompanied by his sons, Emory and Kenneth and Stafford Ilansell. Marion Ilansell took them to the Springs Tuesday, and left them nicely situated in a comfortable cabin. The boys are having a fine time fishing and swimming, and Chance well he's just sleeping as long as he wants to, mornings. NOTICE TO CREDITORS In the County Court for the State of Oregon for the County of Umatilla. In tho matter of the estate of Aug usta Betz, Deceased. Notice is hereby given that the un dersigned has been appointed ancil lary Administrator for Oregon, of the Estate of Augusta Betz, deceased, by the above entitled Court. All persons having claims against the suid estate are hereby notified to present them to B. B. Richards, at his office in Athena, Oregon, within six months from the date of the first publication of this notice. All claims must be verified as by law required. Dated at Athena, Oregon, this 29th day of July, 192(5. B. B. RICHARDS, J30A27 Anc. Adm. for Oregon. NOTICE OF FINAL HEARING Notice is hereby given that the un dersigned, as executrix of the Last Will and Testament of Henry S. Gar field, deceased, has filed her final ac count and report in said estate with the clerk of the County Court of the State of Oregon for Umatilla Coun ty; and that the Judge thereof has fixed Saturday the 28th, day of Aug ust, 192(5 at the hour of ten o'clock A. M. as the time and the County Court room in the Courthouse at Pendleton, Umatilla County, Oregon, m the place for the hearing of ob jections to such final account and the settlement thereof. FEL1CITA FRANCES GARFIELD Executrix of the Last Will and Testa ment of Henry S. Garfield, deceased. Raley, Raley & Steiwer and H. J. Warner, Attorneys for Executrix, Pendleton, Oregon. J30A27 ALLEN BELL DRAYMAN Phone 21 Transfer and Express Prompt Service Dealer in ICE A group of Athena ladies motored to Walla Walla Tuesday where they spent the day at the home of Mrs. Otis Whiteman. The spacious rooms were bright with summer flowers and at one o'clock luncheon was served. The afternoon hours were passed at bridge, four tables being in play. Mrs. M. L. Watts received high score and Mrs. W. P. Littlejohn the consolation. Late in the after noon the party motored to the nat atorium for a swim returning to Athena in the evening. Those pres ent were, Mrs. Henry Dell, Mrs. M. L. Watts, Mrs. W. P. Littlejohn, Mrs. H. A. Barrett, Mrs. B. B. Richards, Mrs. R. B. McEwen, Mrs. I. L. Mich ener, Mrs. C. M. Eager, Mrs. M. M. Johns, Mrs. W. S. Ferguson, Miss Areta Littlejohn, Mrs. Shaw, Mr3. Armond DeMerritt, Mrs. H. I. Watts, Mrs. ' Frank Ames and Mrs. Otis Whiteman. " THE BRIDGE CLUB A most delightful session of the Bridge club was enjoyed by the mem bers Friday afternoon, when Mrs. W. P. Littlejohn was hostess. The rooms were gay with boquets of gladioli and calendulae and confec tions and refreshing punch were serv ed. The customary three tables were in play and special guests included, Mrs. Alma Koontz of Portland, Mrs. Armond DeMerritt of Walla Walla, Mrs. M. M. Johns and Miss Areta Littlejohn. Mrs. DeMerritt won the guest trophy. ' TAKES SUMMER COURSE Miss Ruth Proebstel is taking tLe twelve weeks course at Monmouth summer school and is specializing in music." She will receive her life di ploma. Miss Proebstel will visit friends here and her mother Mis. Jennie Proebstel in Weston about the first of September and will then proceed to Prosser, where she will have charge of the music department during the next year. RETURN FROM OUTING Mr. and Mrs. C. M. Eager and daughters Betty and Virginia return ed from Seaside Sunday morning, where they spent nearly three weeks. Mrs. Van Slyke who has been stay ing with her husband in the Eager home while he was acting as relief agent for Mr. Eager, has left for Moro where she is visiting her fath er. Mr. Van Slyke remained at the depot until Mr. Eager resumed his position there. NEGRO PRISONER ESCAPES Escape of William Douglas, trust ed negro from the "Walla Walla pen itentiary about noon Monday was an nounced by S. E. Butler, captain of the guard. The prisoner had charge of the penitentiary dogs and was al lowed privileges of going out of the penitentiary grounds for the sake of training the dogs on a practice search. He was missed and search ed for about noon. The dogs were found but the prisoner had made his get-a-way. FARM HOUSE FIRE The destruction by fire of the Ar thur Coppock farm home, south of Athena, was narrcwly averted yes terday forenoon, when two men pas sing saw flames issuing from the side of 'the house. Tho fire which originated in an upstairs closet, was put out by water carried in backets. The principal damage resulted from water in the lower rooms. TO TEST WHEAT Next season in a Walla Walla grain nursery, there will be tested a new variety of wheat. The new var iety is a cross between Hybrid No 12S and Odessa. STANFIELD MAY TRY IT A Washington special says: Sen ator Stanfield declared yesterday he would give serious consideration to entering the fall election contest if a grand .jury investigation showed irregularities in the primary. He said that he had heard reports from the west that he was thinking of running on a third ticket, but said this his actions would be guided by developments in Oregon. He said that he would leave for home Thurs day. POLK GRAIN YIELD LIGHT With threshing well under way and practically completed fn some sec tions of Polk county the yield of wheat, oats and vetch is turning out light. Wheat, which looked as though it would run at least 25 bushels to the acre, is threshing out about 15 bushels and 20 bushels is considered a good crop for this year. The straw is long and appears good but the hot spell in May is said to have been the main cause of small heads. ONIONS AT 75 CENTS The market bottom has fallen out of the onion business.. Walla Walla growers are receiving 75 cents per 100 sack. S2L u--vs. . mm A thorough cultural and professional scholar ahip ia the outstanding characteristic of the State University. Training it offend in: 22 departments of the College of Literature, Science and the Arts. Architecture and Allied Arts Business Administration Educa tion Journalism Graduate Study Law Medicine Music Physi cal Education Sociology. Social Work Extension Division. 51st Year Opens September 27, 1926 For information or catalogue write Tho Registrar, University of OrvgoA, Eugene, Ore. Yellowstone Park This Year Why? It's Different F. D. 7ocJ, Ajcnt Athena, Orcn MX VACATION TRIP Name H 'Address B oots or trl pc I am interested in IV) Yelio-vstone Park L) Rocky Mts. I Helena Butte) D inland Empire (Spokane) U Pacific Northwest) gjE Raintev Park . . I Icom Aioakt (SkagwavJ J Kill ntailv make your Hoist at fuumur. Seservatum. "Route of the North Coast limited" Tha Travel Triomph L' t "Script Porm Butter Wrappers We are Equipped to do Job Printing All Kinds. Short Notice Claud Dickenson Phone 452, Athena, Oregon , Auto Truck Dray City and Countiy HAULING Always at Your Service DR. S. F. SHARP PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON Athena, Oregon DR. W. G. COWAN PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON Athena, Oregon Real state Insurance Farm Loans Cheap Money B. B RICHARDS, Athena Jensens Blacksmith Shop Horseshoeing Prices Reasonable , Tharp Bros, old stand, Athena Oreg. THE ATHENA MARKET '8 j We carry the best KFw Meat I That Money Buys j 1 Kippered Salmon, all Kinds of Salt Fish. Fresh Fish, Oysters, Crabs, Clams, 'Kraut in Season. I A. W. LOGSDON I I Main Street Athena, Oregon. DRS.A. D.&R. A. FRENCH OPTOMETRISTS French Optical Parlors 15 E. Main St Phone 65S WALLA WALLA, WASH. m 3M m s sai sni m sr.i sni bjw m nn The Athena Hotel J. E. FROOME. PROP. iingham Springs Dolph Thompson, Manager The week-end Recreation Resort for Athena and vicinity. Good Hotels and cabin accommodations at reasonable rates. Swimming and fishing, picnics etc. Dances every Saturday night : j CJnnouncinq Frididajre i" I rmtroro. imrh I nhrnoT. Pr rnf-n O 5 H. J. Cunningham, Dealer, Pendleton, Oregon 1 Eat at the ATHENA RESTAURANT ; Lunch and Meals Served at all Hours. You can buy Golden Crust Bread Here. T.C.Baker . liiiiiiiiiiniiiiraiiixaiiMniMJi Courteous Treatment, Clean Beds Good Meals Tourists Made Welcome Special Attention Given to Home Patrons Corner Main and Third Athena, Oregon ESTABLISHED 1865 Preston-Shaffer Milling Co. AMERICAN BEAUTY FLOUR Is made in Athena, b ' Athena labor, in one 'of the very ben equipped mills in the Northwest, of the best selected Bluestem wheat grown anywhere. Patronize home industry. Your grocer sells the famous American Beauty Flour Merchant Millers & Grain Buyers j Athena, Oregon. 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