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About The Athena press. (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942 | View Entire Issue (Oct. 8, 1926)
22 Years Ago. ( October 7, 1904 The St. Nichols baggage cart has seen a lot of hard service and all kinds of usage, but it apparently draws the line at being ridden by an inebriated passenger. Yesterday the cart filled with baggage was standing in front of the hotel when a fellow with a "jag" came along " and sat down on it. " The cart is a two-wheel ed affair with a ' push handle, and like a bucking cayuse, it reared back ward, throwing man and baggage to the ground with a thud. " . ' A farewell party was given Miss Irma Weir at Epworth hall Mohday evening, prior to her departure: for , a six months' stay in the eas! by Mrs. McBride's bible class, of which she was a member. - "I; York Dell and James Fosi will leave tonight for Portland. .They are delegates from Pythian Lodge No. 29, K. of P., to the'Knights of Fythias grand lodge, which c6nveres at Seaside next week. A reception and donation party was given at the M. E. "church tfyeV-v day evening for the purpose of wel coming the pew pastor,; Rev. 'J2d Ba ker and his wife into ' their . '-field -f work in this city. Mr. Will M. Pet erson was called upon -to make the address of welcome,, and responded in his usual happy manner. . , jr The family of G. .; W. Titts worth have moved to Helix to reside. . ' The condition of S. C. Stanton re mains about the same as for the past several weeks. -. , ,. ....-. - The brick work on the new lodga building will be completed next-week; weather permitting. -";;;; Louie LaBrache has been lishing again, as his friends in' town can at-1 test, having received indubitable proof of the fact. East Oregonian: William Littlejohn has resigned his position as night miller at Walter's mill and entered the employ of the Preston-Parton company at Waitsburg. He has worked in the Custom Mills for a number of years, and Mr. Wafers re fers to him as a very able man in his line. v" 7 . ' 1 ' "Dad" Luna has established . a. blacksmith shop in the building at the corner of Main and Second streets, formerly occupied by. A. Kunkel & company, implement deal ers.:. ' " Miss Velma ; Backus,, came down from Spokane Tuesday and Wednes day accompanied.; Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Eeeder to Tacoma, where she will make her home with them. CoL Wood has returned from, the world's fair and is once more down tor the monotonous grind ' that ' falls to the lot of the country editor. October 11. 1904 ;V ;N. A. Miller has received his mem bership certificate of the State Un dertakers' Association. . Mr. Miller also has the honor of being a member of the board of examiners of the as sociation. , . y-"-- . ; ;-:V-'- Frank Nowitski has recovered from a protracted illness with fever in the hospital at Pendleton, and is again at work in- W. R.1 Miller's harness shop at Weston. Mr. Miller is not able yet to resume work. Jacob Bloch, who some time ago sold his . grocery ;; store in Spokane, for the present is keeping books, fr, Pullmahj Washington, 'business 'I man. . . -' - A. B. McEwen is; suffering from , a5 case of blodd poisoning at his hom?' in this city. His foot is badly swol--, len,- having . started from - a small Dimple. B. B. Hall, for five years deputy county cl$rk and recently appointed chief assessor, has resigned to take a position in,the ,. Farmers' Bank of Weston. '- -?.".''.'.'''''., " Miss Ollie Bryson, whose homei-is on the mountain east of Weston, has entered the. 8th grade in the Athena school, ' "- ' -': 4. Honesty Still Beat Policy Why are nice women nice? Because of the knowledge that being nice pays, andJs easier than being tough, ' The greatest sermon ever written, or ever will be written, is that honesty Is the best policy. No one man wrote tnis sermon ; all men lived, proved It Those who violate the. sermon -inow better ; they are actuated by meanness, restlessness.. Many if them are put Jnja.nj a few hanged ; all punished In one way or another. E. W. Howe's -Monthly.' "" , .,v.,. ' J . fj,.-: VX Since1' Yoire So Wia& ' From a ladles' paper: "When', the gay bard of Avon fondly Inquired; 'What "so-rare as a day in June?! he wna' probably ihlnking of thh. smiles and ears and tenderness of tha-.wed-'' ding l?y.'' '. - ' ; ' ; Q.Nott-.yfeU'. us what James Russell WP ?VaS"'thlnkIng of wji'en hc.wrnfe a;be.not to be."- "i. 4 CLASSIFIED s" Beauiy' Shoppe PearjL,;Eamey' and MayLatining. 1'hone 6z. f-- u ipHghradeano near Athei jwill be" sSH'to tellable party at lgfrpav. ing$10 monthly will handle. ij teal buy, write at once for particulars. Tallman Piano Store, Salem, Gfregon. VFor. Sale BOO Steel Handpo.ve;-. Stumppullers $30 each., 1 HorsJwver $75. Automatic Gates," HancWell borers Waterwheels. lll-3r& .Ken ton, v$hington. . ( Marcelling Expert Marcelling and all lines of beauty work. Mis Chap pelleWe8ton,,Oregonf ;(3all 292 for appointment. ' - " ' "' 'r. . Announcement I '-.ft. h t ( k Dr. Charles H. Whittaker, Chiropractor of. Pen dleton, will open an evening office in Athena, Fri-""f . day, October 8, 1926, two doors south of telephone J. office. , Office hours will be frora, 7;00 P.L' .to ; 9:30 P.-Mi on Monday Wednesday-'and'FWday. i Come in and let's get acquainted. ; ': .! WORLD'S LARGEST " CHAIN ' DEPARTMENT m 1-ftBr ORGANIZATION Jt m II; m ir UK A NATION-WIDE INSTITUTION- DEPARTMENT STORES Pendleton, Oregon j; i ' " RELIABLE " ' QUALITY - GOODS -ALWAYS AT LOWER f RICES Blankets of High Quality At Our Economy Prices Before the colder weather sets in; it's the time to' buy Blankefsl We are showing a very attractive' assortment in cotton and wool and in all-wool blankets in the newest plaids and other patterns. Most moderately priced, the pair, ; s 1.39 io 1140 School Frocks . . 4 In New Gingham JJ School days, demands just such pretty dresses,, as these ginghams, in newest patterns,' prettily trimmed. 7 to 1 4 year ' sizes, each, 980 UNO $1.49 Boys Hose Heavy Ribbed ' These are made for boys who are hard , on . hose ! They are made to wear! If your boy has been going right thru his hose, try these! The pair. 2Sc Lisle Hose : For ,Mies . , This Hose for , girls from 6 to 14 years of; age is knit of fine lisle thread which assures both; beauty and - wear. In black and whf.e - and colors. Priced, the pair, Only showing you 'that j it pays to buy where sav ings are greatest I Prophylactic Tooth brushes, each, - c Belle Isle Muslin A Great Value! r Yt gQod muslin at this low price. ' The yard, . A Chic Tie v Patent and DuH, Calf r 39c Flannel Shirts Checks or Plaids Bright col on, coat rtyle, 2 flap pocket. At tractire lor sports wear or work, at i - - t " . $2.98 New and very smart i this pump in the fetching tie effect. - In paUnt with dull calf inlay; covered Spanish heel. A real feature value at the low price of '' $5.90 Pillow Tubing . "Penco" Brand Linen finish pillow tufcin& r'cuUr weave: TKe-yaf(C.iv circ 37c ' .'( -J i . i..5ri..sC'; ; ,:.v : . f ...ft..'.: -. : ..;; -; il It. i iha XL 11 AilW lllv Difference ; ;.f;-. ... .-j".v(-.f : ; Ten percent of the farms of Oregon have electric service, all from re gulated utilities.. Less than three petcent ,'.of the farms of Ontario, Canada, enjoy the , ; benefits of such service. ; ,r;r r. v In Oregon the regulated utilities are extending their lines as fast as ti -;l ''Ji'iif.-erlS-Mi ,S!-'n.-... ? !' I :'V)-..-.. i ....... .... v .- . wii. .vfsffiiBw s.v. j - .v. business; conditions reasonably permit. Gradually but steadily that .: -a"r j""' 'se:vice', to "rural communities ..'-is- increasing. - - n ;--'o' V ' -i,- :v:- . - - . -. - - - - - .. . ..' ' .- ' -.w I'1 i - Ontario, served in Dart by the provincial crovernment. serves the cen ters of population. t0 -Government operation means political operation. ' : ; ' Political operation is after the votes. - The Housewives' Council 'Water and Power" Amendment gives an inexperienced board absolute authority to spend fiity-three mil J lion dollars from the sale of state bonds, for which all propery in the state would be mortgaged. The farmer-taxpayer helps to . guarantee the debt, but the Ontario experiment shows who gets - the service. Don't Mortgage Your Property to Politics yOTE 337 X NO! : o;; C l -. Pacific Light Power Company .' ' ,t;jPaid adv. by Oregon Public Utility Committee Opposed to the Housewives' Council "Water and Power" Bond ing Amendmentr424 Pacific Building, Portland, Oregon. I, f. FRED E. KIDDLE Union, Umatilla, Morrow Cou't'.y ; ; JOINT SENATOR .' ! Born and reared - in Union county. Educated at U. of O.' ' Served twenty months in the late war, fourteen months overseas; helped organize the American Legion. Served aa State Commander jn 1923. Actively engag ed in flour manufacturing and grain business Jn Union County., , Paid' adv. by- Fred E. Kiddle ' ALLEN BELL '"-'DRAYMAN. ;vr(- Transfer and' Express m..l:- ' Prompt.Service , - ' . '" . . Dealer In ICE 'Free Crank Case Service GET YOUR WINDSHIELD CLEAN ED. GET YOUR TIRES PROPERLY INFLATED. WE HAVE A PUMP FOR REMOVING THE OLD WORN OUT GREASE FROM THE DIFFER ENTIAL. -.' . . . VCtff'..'T.'.. . ';''. All Free ; " " ' At The - -' . - ' ; ' - J, " j1 !: Prestbye Service Station y F. T. CHAMBERLAIN. PROP. Athena, Oregon, Phono 761 I Jensens Blacksmith Shop y Horseshoeing I : Prices Reasonable ! Tharp Bros, old stand, Athena Oreg. j J'. L. Harman ; Blacksmithing Oxy-Acetylene Welding, Delivery and . Truck Bodies Manufactured Main Street Athena, Oregon he 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 CoV Main Street, Athena Whiteheads Barber Shop Lee Whitehead, Proprietor We make a specialty of cutting Ladies hair in all the prevailing styles Fair and Courteous Treatment Agency for Troy Laundry and Twin City Cleaners Phone 492 v.-