lite Mmw Stes AM INDEPENDENT NEWSPAPER F. B. BOYD, Owner and Publisher Subscription Rates. One copy, one year V'nn One copy, six months $1.00 One copy, three months 73 Athena, Oregon, November 12 1326 WHEAT EXPORTS The ' Traffic Department of the Port of Portland Commission find3 that Portland again leads all other United States Ports in the exporta tion of American wheat. During the 1925-1926 cereal year ending June 30th a total of 17,332,000 bushels were exported, being 1,894, 000 bushels greater than through any ether United States port for the same period. The first quarter of the 1926-1927 cereal year shows a total of 11,116, 896 bushels as against ,',888,30? bushels during the same period of the previous season, being an increase of 7,228,593 bushels or 285 per cent. The movement of wheat to foreign markets during the month of Octo ber reached a total of 5,106,235 bush els with a valuation of $7,020,427 as against 1,285,581 bushels with a val uation of $1,813,546 during the month of October 1925, an increase of 3,880, 654 bushels or 301 per cent with an increased valuation of $5,206,881 or 287 rer cent. Shipments of wheat to foreign markets during the first ten months of 1926 has reached a total of 26, 657,749 bushels with a valuation of $37,562,925 compared with the ten months of 1925, durfng which time 5,604,974 bushels were shipped with a valuation of $8,388,855, an increase of 21,052,775 bushels or 375 per cent, with an increased valuation of $29, 174.070. October shipments of dried prunes have reached a total of 25,202,812 pounds, 18,705,257 pounds, moving to foreign countries and 6,497,555 pounds to Atlantic Coast Torts. A considerable portion of these prunes will eventually find its way into for eign markets. The movement of prunes to foreign markets during October 1926 wai 9,353 tons comnared with the move ment during the entire year 1925 of 3,326 tons, an inrease of 6,027 tons or 181 per cent. e- John W. .Kelly, political writer for the new Eastern Oregon Normal School, may be hampered because the county gave Pierce a majority over Patterson for governor. He calls at tention to the fact that the governor is a member of the board of control, and as such, will have much to do selecting the sites for the new school. For one, this newspaper is not Kel ly i zed in alarm ever any influence the gubernatorial vote cast in this county may have in selection of the site. We believe Governor-elect Pat terson to be in harmony with fairness aiul liberal desire to light shy of sec tiwnalizing the state on a vcte-getting basis. . Milton-Fieewater offers isupr '"lative inducements for the location ( the new Eastern Oregon State Normal school. If ideal surround ings, near-perfect climatic conditions, an undying spirit of moral uplift, and distinctive home influences cannot win over political sector bias, then Milton-Freewater is defeated before entering competition for the school's location. Hut the Profs recognizes no political reward to be mado by the new governor in selection of the sito for the school. o Recently the editor of the Pub lisher's Auxiliary bemoaned the fact that good fish, snake and other ani mal stories have become scarce. Per haps there are no new ones, but w ran across one this week modestly credited to "Exchange," which ought to qualify for the eld scrap book, whether it is new or not. A kind hearted farmer up in North Dakota found a rattlesnake- caught in a trap and compassionately released the rep tile and went his way. The snake followed his liberator heme and ex hibited such friendliness that the farmer kept it as a pet. When the weather got cold, the rattler was: al lowed to sleep in the kitchen. One night, hearing a commotion down stairs, the farmer rushed down to find the snake tightly coiled aoout the neck of a burglar who hati enter ed the house. The snake's tad was stuck out the window, frantically rat tling for the police. fied by the Press editor, who monthly is called on by a couple of boy friends, who submit their report cards for inspection. More often than not, 100 appears opposite "spell ing" and they go out of the office each with a quarter in his jeans. Ideal weather for the past two weeks has been enjoyed by Athena and vicinity. Heavy frosts at night with warm sunshine during the day has made life worth living. Migration to the south for the winter is cer tainly superfluous thus far as larks are heard every morning and one farmer has seen several rattlesnakes basking in the sun this week. Old Boreas may be around the corner but California has nothing m us as to climate. o The town of Umatilla is putting forth effort to secure the location of the new Eastern Oregon Tuberculosis hospital. Umatilla's principal asset is more days of sunshine per year than has California. NOTICE Notice is hereby given, that on or about the 1st day of November 1926, at the Will M. Peterson ranch at My rick Station, I took up the following described estray animal, to-wit: One black gelding, three years old, weight about 1150 pounds, branded J H, quarter circle over the "H," on left shoulder. Unless redeemed by the owner said described animal will be sold to the highest and best bidder at the Will M. Peterson ranch at My rick Station, in Umatilla Oounty, Ore gon, at 9 o'clock, a. m., on Tuesday November 30th, 1926. Dated at Athena, Oregon, this 10th day of November, 1926. N12N19. JESS MYRICK. Fortunes are lost and found on the ferry beats of San Francisco Hay. Adding machines, babies, diamond rings, cold cash, are often found, but nary a flask of booze due perhaps to the fact that more than 75 per cent of articles lest are by women. NOTICE OF FINAL ACCOUNT In the County Court of the State of Oregon for Umatilla county In the Matter of the Estate of Frank Martin, deceased. Notice is hereby given to all per sons whom it may concern: That Julia Martin, executrix of the last will and testament of Frank Martin, deceased, has filed her final account and reuort in the administration of the estate; that the County Judge of Umatilla County, Oregon, by order duly made and entered, has appointed Monday the 13th day of December, 1926 at the hour of ten o'clock' in the forenoon as the time and the County Court House at Pendleton, Oregon, as the place where all objections and exceptions to said final account and report will be heard and a settlement of the estate made. JULIA MARTIN, Executrix VTill M. Peterson, Attorney for Ex ecutrix. N12D10. NOTICE TO CREDITORS In the County Court of the State of Oregon lor Umatilla County. In the Matter of the Estate of James Potts, deceased. Notice is hereby given that the un dersigned has been appointed execut rix of the above entitled estate, and has (pmlified as the law directs. All persons having claims against the estate are hereby notified to present the same to me at the office of my attorney, Stephen A. Lowell, in l)e spain lilock, Pendleton, Oregon, with proper vouchers, within six months of the dale hereof. Dated this 30 dav of October 192'i. RETTA M. POTTS, Executrix. N5D3. NOTICE OF FINAL HEARING Notice is hereby given that the un dersigned, as adminstratrix of the estate of Levi M. Main, deceased, has filed her final account and report in said estate with the Clerk of the County Court of the State of Oregon for Umatilla County: and that the Judge thereof has fixed Wednesday the 17th day of November, 1926, at the hour of ten o'clock A. M. as the time and the County Court room !n the courthouse at Pendleton, Umatil la County, Oregon, as the place for the hearing of objections to such fin al account and the settlement thereof. ROSE ETTA MAIN Administratrix of the estate of Levi M. Main, deceased. Raley, Raley & Steiwcr and H. J. Warner, Attorneys for Adminstrat rix, Pendleton, Oregon. 015N12. Hotter snelling in Portland schools is attributed to yearly contests. Port land's spelling mcdiam has been com- a red with that of Philadelphia, ob tained practically the same way and the Oregon metiopolis scores 91.0 per cent, to 81.2 tier cent for the Q'lakfr city. That reward is incentive in great measure for good spilling on tha part of youngsters can bo veii- EVERYBODrS COINGI CALIFORNIA bids you turn back the calendar to summer and come play in the warm sunshine. As on added inducement the Union Pacific now offer special low round trip fares and assures you a marvelous journey on the finest of fast trains. Connections via Portland or Salt Lake City. MAKE TOUR RESERVATIONS NOW C. M. EAGER, Agent Athens, Oregon High School Notes J Mr. Stolzheise gave a short talk before assembly Monday morning on the Home Coming Celebration at Wil lamette University, winch he attend ed last week end. He did not arrive in time to see the parade and other entertainment on Friday evening. He saw the football game between Col lege of Puget Sound of Tacoma, Washington, and Willamette. The game was won by C. P. S., by a score of 6 to 9. Mr. Stolzheise sa'.d, he saw some of the best football playing he had ever seen. Mr. Pear son, coach at Umapine accompanied him on the trip. Friday mornirg the senior English class had charge of general assembly They gave a demonstration of a stu dent body meeting carried on accord ing to Parliamentary Law. Gran ville Cannon acted as Chairman and Edna DeFreece as Secretary. The rest of the seniors made up the as sembly. They gave argumentative talks for and against motions and amendments which were proposed. The seventh and eighth grades will debate Friday on the question: Re solved, That the country offers bet ter opportunities for the younger generation than the city. The nega tive will be defended by Arlene My rick, Betty Eager, and Emery Rog ers; while Marguerite Moore, Roland Wilson and Marjorie Douglas will uphold the affirmative. Michael Pierce registered in the beginners class Monday. The senior English class has had some very interesting debates. Such questions as: Asiatic immigration, the small college versus the larger one, exemption grades and free text books were used. Reverend Phillips, Reverend Bollinger and Mr. Hadley did the judging for this work. . Practice has started on the Thanks giving program which will be given Wednesday afternoon November 24. The first games of the Round Rob in Tournament were held Monday evening. Dorsey Kretzer's team de feated Dalberth Taylor's 16-2. Ar thur Taylor's team defeated Fred Radtke's 13-4. The grade team, cap tained by Wayne Pittman, played Dale Stephens' team Wednesday evening. Two games of basket ball have been scheduled with Weston. The first game will be at Weston December 22 and the next at Athena January 7. Both the boys and the girls will play in these games. The biology class, accompanied by their instructor Mr. Stolzheise, want to Weston Dam Tuesday morning to search for specimens for class work. The girls of Athena high school gave a cake, candy and chicken sale last Saturday. They made $16.60, which is to be used in purchasing basket ball suits for the girls. The following people have recently purchased official school sweaters; Dalberth Taylor, Thena Russell, Al berta Charlton, Belle Anderson, Ruth Williams, William Coppock and Mar jorie Wilson. The pupils of the four lower grades gave their teachers peanut showers this week. Mr. Titinger, coach at Adums, was a business visitor Tuesday evening. Lorena and Itol Schubert and Dor othy Karr were in Walla Walla Sat urday. Dorothy Geissel and Edna De Freece went to Pendleton Monday evening. CHIROPRACTIC MEANS HEALTH and wil light the way for you to row down the stream of life with vim, vigor and vitality which you never had before. Come today for an adjustment. Consultation and spinal analysis free. Dr. W. Boyd Whyte Stangier Building, Phone 706 . Pendleton, Oregon. 957 J ALLEN BELL DRAYMAN Phone 24 Transfer and Express Prompt Service Dealer in ICE Jensens Blacksmith Shop Horseshoeing Prices Reasonable Tharp Bros, old stand, Athena Oreg. J. L. Harman Blacksmithing Oxy-Acetylene Welding, Delivery and Trunk Bodies Manufactured Main Street Athena, Oregon We have the latest patent on and off Weed Chains 30x3 1-2 & 29x4-40 $5.50 Also carry four brands of oils Mobiloil, Valvoline, Conoco, and Mutual Prestbye Service Station F. T. CHAMBERLAIN. PROP. Athena, Oregon, Phone 761 Foley's Kidney Cure makes kidnevs and M.tdJer right At Finch's HOOD RUBBERS FOR MEN, WOMEN AND CHILDREN CATTLE KING HIGH AND LOW, TOP RUBBER FOOTWEAR FOR MEN Cleaning and Pressing G. W. Finch, Prop. Main Street, Athena, Oregon THE KILGORE CAFE GERALD KILGORE, Proprietor Short Order Lunches and Meals served at all hours. Ice Cream and Soft Drinks. A full line of Candies. NONE BUT WHITE HELP EMPLOYED Gerald Kilgore, Proprietor - - Athena, Oregon 1 UN SCS) WAH VIMS EXTRA LARGE TOP FEED OPENING LARGE MICA FEED DOOR' VENTILATEI MICA FRAME ANTI BUCKLING STRIP EXTRA LARGE HOT BLAST INTAKE EXTRA LARGE ASH CHAMBER, HEAVY POLISHED STEEL. OUTER BODY HEAVY INNER LINING PROTECTS OUTER BODY OVER DRAFT AIR CHAMBERS HOT BLAST SIDE LINING EXTRA HEAVY VENTILATED LINING CONICAL FIRE POT, DEFLECTS HEAT TO FLOOR IVEESAL 6e Universal SUPER-HEATER Rogers C& Goodman, Athena, Oregon ( A Mercantile Trust) m We are Equipped to do Job Printing All Kinds. Short Notice1 Real Estate Insurance Farm Loans Cheap Money B. B RICHARDS, Athena Claud Dickenson Phone 452, Athena, Oregon Auto Truck Dray City and Country HAULING Always at Tour Service DR. S. F. SHARP PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON. Athena, Oregon DR. W. G. COWAN PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON Athena, Oregon DRS. A. D. & R. A. FRENCH OPTOMETRISTS French Optical Parlora 13 E. Main St Phone 653 WALLA WALLA, WASH. ABES THE ATHENA MARKET B We carry the best Meat That Money Buys Kippered Salmon, all Kinds of Salt " Fish. Fresh Fish, Oysters, Crabs, Clams, Kraut in Season. A. W. LOGSDON Main Street x , Athena, Oregon. liMHIIHIHIIWMMIIIIHIimMlllMMIIIMIIM. 'k ESTABLISHED 1865 Preston-Shaffer Milling Co. AMERICAN BEAUTY FLOUR la made in Athena, b Athena labor, in one ol the very" best equipped mills in the Northwest, of the best selected Bluestem wheat grown anywhere. Patronize home industry. 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