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McCormick-Deering and Superior
Double-Run Feed
GRAIN DRILLS
The makers of McCormick-Deering and Superior double-run feed grain
drills have learned, through years of valuable experience, just how to produce
sturdy, dependable machines that stand up under the severest seeding con
ditions. Among the many features embodied in these" drills are light draft, easy:
operation, simplicity, and adaptability to all kinds of soil. You can't go
wrong with these machines. They're built to plant accurately and to coyer
the seed properly. .Even seeding means even growing, better crops, and in
crossed profits
We have these drills on display in cur store now, and invite you to inspect
them ahead of the seeding season. We can take care of your requirements.
Rogers C& Goodman, Athena, Oregon
( A Mercantile Trust)
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UNIVERSITY OF OREGON
CENTENNIAL CELEBRATION
(By Ronald Kretzer)
The present year is sharply direct
ing attention of the public to a great
fifty year period of progress span
ning the half, century between 1S76
and 1926. In that period we have
witnessed political and military ac
tivities which have changed concep
tions of national responsibility and
international dealing; we have seen
the United States finally take her
place, undisputedly as a world pow
er; we have seen a wave of popula
tion push westward until the pion
eer has become a memory; we have
experienced the ministration to hu
man comforts through the products
of the ingenius inventor, and of the
learned scientist. It is also interest
ing to note that this year marks the
fiftieth anniversary of the first
transcontinental railroad to the
Northwest, and the fiftieth anniver
sary of the invention of the telep
hone. But I am not concerned, primarily,
in this article, with a general review
of progress during the past fifty-year
period. It is my purpose to direct
your attention to a specific fiftieth
anniversary in which all citizens of
the state of Oregon are particularly
interested The Semi-contennial cele
bration of the University of Oregon.
As early as 1852 an attempt was
made to found and locate the Univer
sity of Oregon at Rickreall. But
this attempt and several succeeding
ones failed, the legislature being un
willing to appropriate any money to
this project in view, due to its fin
ancial condition.
Soon it was discovered that about
85,000 dollars had accumulated in
the state treasury from the sale of
school lands and the school question
was again reviewed. The people of
Eugene worked for four years try
ing to secure enough money to erect
a building, which they hoped would
t scome the University of . Oregon.
Finally in 1876, the building Deady
Hall, was erected and the University
of Oregon with three professors op
ened its doors to the reception of
students. For a. number of years a
mere handful of students enjoyed the
privilege of attending an institution
of higher learning. Then came a
dawn of better days. New buildings
changed the appearorice of the camp
us, the faculty of three increased to
three hundred and now the. Univer
sity of Oregon proclaims its message
of state-wide service, in vindication
of it's loyal and far sighted support
ers. The University stands today a re
spected institution on par in stand
ards and achievements, and ideals
with the other members of the fani
ilv of. state Universities, True the
number of students enrolled does not
nl that of many institutions, nor
does -the investment in buildings or
equipment equal that of many msti
tions, but for the quality of -work re
quired and the excellence of instruc
tion there may well be just pride.
The present year enrollment was
3000 on the campus in Eugene. Two
hundred at the Medical school in
Portland and over 4000 residents of
ths state have been served through
courses offered by correspondence or
through extension classes. ' '
So in planning the Semi-centennial
observance, we deem it fitting to
nmiso nnt only in consideration of
achievements of the past but also in
frank appraisal of the University's
nresent standing possessions- and re
sponsibilities; and to dedicate the in
stitution anew to a future fifty years
of faithful service to the Common
wealth of Oregon.
So, in the spirit of retrospection,
appraisal, and contemplation, the
Semi-contennial is to be held, a
week in which we wish to call dis
tinctly and profoundly to the atten
tion of Oregon citizens the accomp
lishments, hopes .and ambitions of
this great institution, lo fittingly
observe the occasion the following
program has been orranged:
On Monday October 18, the events
of the week will begin with the in
auguration of president Arnold Ben
nett Hall. President C. C. Little of
the University of Michigan has been
secured to deliver the address of in
stallation. Upon conclusion an in
formal gathering and luncheon will
be held. In the evening a banquet
is to be held and a number of dis
tinguished guests will speak. "
On Tuesday, Wednesday and Thurs
day, October 19, 20 and 21, educa
tional conferences designed to focus
public attention upon the work of the
various 'fields of the' University will
be held. Eva Emery Dye, promin
ent Oregon Historian and others will
sneak on. "The Pioneer and His In-
flnpnrp ' on. American Civilization. A,
conference on political science and
law." Dr. C. C. Little will speak on
"The application of Science to the
Healing Arts." Thursday morning
will be devoted to music. In the af
ternoon the cornerstone of the new
fine arts building will be laid. ,It is
to be erected in memory of the late
President Campbell. Dr. E. T. Wil
liams of the University of. California
will speak on "Oriental Art in Rela
tion to Western Civilization.". . . ,
Friday October 22, a rally, bonfire
and general get together of alumni
and students will be held. The elec
tion of alumni officers also will be
held.
Saturday, October 23, is the great
Homecomine foot ball game, Oregon
vs. Stanford. This is to be the second
major game of the season, the first
one being the opening of the new
stadium in Portland, Oregon, vs.
Washington.
It is our purpose today to urge up
on you a realization that it is your
University which extends an mvita-
ton to this celebration, your Uni
versity proud in the joy of accomp
lishment and optimistic in thought of
the future, wishes you to share
through personal attendance upon
the host of good things intellectual
and recreational which have been
prepared for this great "birth-day
party."
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WALLA WALLA FAIR
The Walla Walla county fair open
ed yesterday morning to a good at
tendance and will close tomorrow
night. A good race program is of
fered and the agricultural and live
stock exhibits are very good.
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For Working Meiv
Also Canvass Gloves and
Master Hose
We order Tailor-Made Suits
G. W. Finch, Prop. Main Street, Athena, Oregon
Pearl's
Beauty SKoppe
MARINELLO PREPARATIONS
MARCELLING, HAIR-DRESSING,
FACIALS, MANICURING
And '
Shampoo
Main Street, Athena, ; Phone 32.
CLASSIFIED
Homemade Pies Orders will be
taken at Steve's for homemade pies.
For Sale or Rent The Mrs. Anna
Rothrock residence in Athena, is for
sale, with stoves, rugs etc., or will
rent. Mrs. Anna Rothrock, 121 North
Grant street, - Pendleton. Phone
1172 J.
Real Estate Wanted There are
buyers in all parts of country; my
method reaches them; send descrip
tion and price of your property at
once. J. A. Ross, Licensed Realtor,
Freewater, Oregon. ;
September 9, 1904.
Next Thursday evening, Septemb
15, the ladies of the M. E. Aid so.
ciety will give an "Experience" so
cial, in the auditorium of the church.
Everybody is invited. Come, bring
a dollar, and give your experience in
earning it. A good program will be
a feature of the evening, t Admission
free to all,
Clement R. Duncan and Chelsey L.
Bryan, of . Weston, were yesterday
granted license to wed. lhe groom
ia atred 18 and the bride 16. The
parents of both young people gave
their consent to the marriage, ,
George Hansell's threshing crew
finished work Tuesday, after a suc
cessful season's run.
Born, September 6, 1904, to Mr.
and Mrs. George Lieuallen, at their
home near town, a boy.
School commenced Monday in the
Swaggart district with Charles Pink
erton, of Weston, teacher, i.
About all the wheat in the Cayuse
territory is now in the warehduses.
There are! about 4,000 sacks stored
there.
A fishing party consisting of A.
Masterson, Gus" and George Tohmu
son and George, Gross, loft Wednes
day for the north folk of the Uma
tilla, to-return Saturday; .
Will Scott and Otha Reeder left
Tuesday for the East. They will vis
it the World's Fair at St. Louis, af
ter which Mr. Scott will go to Phila
delphia for the purpose of complet
ing his course in medicine.''
Some one who evidently wanted to
make a quick getaway, rode one of
Ora Zerba's horses nearly to death
on the mountain the other 'day. The
animal was pretty badly used up.
Earl Dudley, Grover Gerking and
Rex Barnett three "popular young
men of Athena, leave Monday to at
tend the Agricultural college at Cor
vallis. '
W. J. Wilkinson is having 40 acres
of timber land cleared on;, his moun
tain ranch, preparatory "to breaking
and seeding to. timothy this fall.
Frank Swaggart is -having a tus
sle with the measles at his home
north of town, and it is reported
that, he is rapidly getting the better
of the measly things.
Jas. A. Nelson will leave Monday
for Claresholm, Alberta,, . where he
will engage in farming ."He will
talce with him a carload of horses.
Mrs. Nelson and Frank will later
join Mr. Nelson in Alberta.-The home
place near Havana' "has been leased
to his son Charles. . . , r ;
The brick work en the walls of the
L O. O. F. and K. of P. building is
well under way. About half of the
first story brick work is-completed
and the force of men employed by
Contractor May has been... increased
to push the work through:-
September 13, 1904
Will Pinkerton and wife returned
Saturday evening from Hood River,
where Mr. Pinkerton went with the
view ' of purchasing land. " They re
turn well pleased with the country,
and may conclude to buy a home
there.
.Maurice Hill's sunflower is put in
the shade by one brought to the
Press office Jby Thomas Mosley. Moa-
ley's flower measured 14 inches in
circumference. Try again next year,
Maurice.
Miss Lizzie McKerizie will make
her home with the. family of A. B.
McEwen during the present school
year. Miss Cannon will stop witn
the Rosenzweig family.
John Bell disposed of the remain
der of his wheat crop Saturday. The
total sales made by Mr. Bell this
season amount to over 20,000 sacks
of wheat at 70 and 10V cents per
bushel.
J. M. Hays reports the sale of the
Lakin cottage on the West Side to
Mrs. Catherine Zerba for $650.
Will Stanton returned to his home
in Prineville Sunday morning, hav
insr been called by sickness in his
family.
The Preston-Parton Milling com
oanv are distributing the large poles
preparatory to stringing ' the town
for the local electric light system.
Roy Tompkins left Saturday to at
tend the Waitsburg Academy. Roy
will take up the business course and
expects to stay with it until he grad
uates. 'T.
Mrs. Eva Boddy is home from the
season's work in Washington harvest
fields. She reports the loss by fire
of the separator of Doss' Turner's
outfit Friday night.
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Continental
Phone 453
or 761
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Competent Instructors
of the
Mcdonald school of music
Solicit Athena Pupils
MRS. CYRIL RICHARDSON
612 College Street, Pendleton
TEACHER OF VIOLIN
MISS ENDICOTT .
418 College Street, Pendleton
TEACHER OF PIANO
cHlPOPRACTo
PRIVATE
OFFICE
WHEN YOU'RE FEELING ILL
and no medicines and ordinary prac
titioners will help you, you some
times turn as a last resort to a chiro
practor. Why not come to us in the
first place and save pain and ex
pense? We can surely help you as
we have helped many, many others.
Dr. W. Boyd Whyte
Stangier Building, Phone 706
Pendleton, Oregon. 957 J
The Lumber
You Need
If you are planning alterations or ad
ditions to your building, let us give
you an estimate on the Lumber need
ed. You will be pleasantly; surprised
at the reasonble total we will quote.'
Wood and Coal
Fence Posts
Tum-A-Lum Lumber Co.
Main Street, Athena
Federal and Kelly
Tires
urrow
The Super-Boot
for all
Tire Blowouts, Rim Cuts, Bruises
A Permanent Repair
Auto Supplies
Accessories
' Prestbye Service Station
F. T. CHAMBERLAIN. PROP.
Athena, Oregon, : Phone 761
A line of new fall hats at Mrs. D.
H. Mansfield's Art Shop, 222 East
Court street, Pendleton.
Fruit See J. E. Froom at Athena
Hotel for prunes and crab apples,
For Sale A six-horse grain drill.
Lawrence Pinkerton, Athena.
Marcelling Expert Marcelling and
all lines of beauty work. Miss Chap
pelle, Weston, Oregon.- Call 292 for
appointment.
Marcelling Miss
Phone 582. Athena.
May Lanning.
Washington to Buy $250,000 In Bond.
Olympla, Wash. Warrant was
drawn Monday by State Auditor
Clausen for the payment of $250,000
pf Seattle school district No, 1 bonds,
purchased by the state finance board
at i per cent, for Investment of the
permanent school funds. This Is a
second installment of a block of $750,
000 bid in by the state. There still
remains unsold 1500,000 of the total
authorized issue of $1,250,000 voted
by the people for new school buildings
and equipment.
Jensens
Blacksmith Shop
Horseshoeing
Prices Reasonable
Tharp Bros, old stand, Athena Oreg.
WATTS ft PRESTBYE
Attorney-At-Law
Main Street. Athena, Oregon
State and Federal Court Practice
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THE FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF ATHENA
Established 1891.
CAPITAL AND SURPLUS $110,000.00
. So's Yer Ole Man!
Most of his famliy and a lot of his neighbors
?What?
Get their Barber work at the Penn Harris Shop.
Why not you? We cater to no one in particular,
ovovir ntio'i'n mineral hcrpnov Trnv Laundry. Make
t old ftugs like new. Phone 583.
PENN HARRIS
BARBER
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Whitehead's Barber Shop
Lee Whitehead, Proprietor
We make a specialty of cutting Ladies hair in all the
prevailing styles
Fair and Courteous Treatment
Agency for Trey Laundry and Twin City Cleaners
Phone 492