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22 Years Ago
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December 9, 1904
Marion Jack, William Winship,
Charles Smith, George Thompson and
Millard Kelly have returned from a
goose hunt on the Columbia river.
They were gone 'steen days and num
ber of geese bagged 0. The boys are
reticent when questioned about ' the
success of the hunt, and we jdon't
blame them we've been there our
selves. Mrs. Womack, formerly a resident
of Athena but now living in Seattle, i3
the guest of her daughter, Mrs. Char
les Gay. She will remain in the city
for some time.
Robert Burns and J. H. O'Neil, 0
E. & N. Railway officials, were in
town Wednesday. They interviewed
a number of Athena merchants and
business men regarding the special
tiain service now in force.
Will Campbell is down from
Sprague, Washington, where he is en
gaged in farming. "Billy" is doing
well, and this year made a substanti
al "cleanup." He has invested in
Sprague city property that brings
him good rental.
The goose hunters returned from
the Columbia Tuesday. They report
rather poor success. A reporter is
informed by a disinterested party
11 Tit only cnc lone goose was brought
clown, and a coyote got away with
that.
The Misses Ruby and Gertie Burden
are down from Sprague on a visit to
their mother.
At the opera house tonight the pop
r ular Humphrey-Chapman Company,
will produce Hall Reid's greatest of
all melodramas, "The Knobs of Ten
nessee." The Humphrey-Chapman
Company appeared in this city sev
eral weeks ago in "Buried at Sta,"
and will be remembered as being the
c'everest company that has ever been
in Athena. The public is assured of
a very pleasant evening's entertain
ment. Music will be given by John
son's orchestra.
Herschell, the little son of Mr. and
Mr3. A. M. Gillis, has been ill the
past week with a fever, but is better
at present.
G. W. Bradley has returned from
a trip to his ranch in Klickitat coun
ty, Washington. Mr. Bradley was al
so in Portland several days.
Snow has not as yet fallen to any
extent on the mountains east of town.
Wood haulers are still actively en
gaged in bringing wood to town and
report mountain roads to be in first
class condition.
lf- Dan Mclntyre, who is up in the Al
barta .country, writes that he is hav
ing a good time, and is rehearsing a
company of amateur actors prepara
tory to putting on the popular play,
"My Friend From India." Dan Is an
actor of more than ordinary ability
and will give the people of the Alber
ta town a good show.
NOTICE
Light bills are due and payable on
the 15th of each month. If bill is
not paid by the 25th, it will be pre
sumed that service is no longer de
sired and will be discontinued with
out further notice. In the past it has
cost us a lot of time and money to
have our collector call several times.
In the future he will make but one
call and if for any reason the bill is
not paid, patron may mail check to
this office. We ask the support and
co-operation of our patrons along
this line, po that we will be able to
render the best nossible service.
PRESTON SHAFFER MILLING CO.
NOTICE
OF STOCKHOLDERS MEETING
The regular annual meeting of the
stockholders of The First National
Pank of Athena, Oregon, for the
election of directors for the ensuing
year and for the transaction of such
other business as may lawfully come
before it, will he held in its office,
in Athena, Oregon, on Tuesday Janu
ary 11th, 1927, at the hour of two
o'clock P. M, Pated December 10th,
1926.
Card cf Thanks
We wish to thank all those who
so Wndly helped us in our recent be
' reavement in the loss of our beloved
husband end brother, also for the
beautiful floral offering
MRS. MINNIE BOOHER
WILLIAM BOOHER
CHARLES BOOHER.
Card of Thanks
We desire to extend our heartfelt
thanks and appreciation for the as
- sistance and sympathy extended U3
in our bereavement in the loss of our
beloved husband and father J. W.
Keen, and for the floral offerings
and many tokens of kindness receiv
ed. MRS. LOUISE KEEN
AND FAMILY.
Card of Thanks
We take this method of thankin?
all who so kindly assisted us during
the illness and .death of our beloved
mother, and for the floral offerings
and many other expressions of sym
pathy. MR. AND MRS. ACE WAGNER
MAGGIE CREIGTON
LOTTIE BUSH
EMMA SANDERS
Rayon Scarfs
For "Hi." Gift
Warmth without weight
or bulkiness. In a large va-,
riety of designs wide
stripes, narrow stripes, !
checks and plaids in the
silky Rayon weaves. Cut
wide, long and fringed. All
low priced at-
1.49 and 1.98
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Silk Scarfs
For Christmas
mm u huk! e i to 11 mm imuimm u
Men'swarai
Bathrobes
A Comfortable Gift
Every man likes a practical
gift, and what could be more
practical than a warm, com
fortable bathrobe. They are
here in a large and interesting
assortment.
Blanket bathrobes that
Are cut full, roomy and
long. Some are trimmed
with silk cord, others with
braid. The workmanship
and tailoring are excep
tional. Splendid values at
4.98 to 8.90
Men's Muff lers
Of Scotch Plaid
These warm, bright-colored,
imported wool mufflers
make acceptable gifts for
Christmas. They depict com
fort and style, and are shown
here in a great variety of
patterns. The price, too, it
very low 1
1.98
Fancy Hose
For Men
Just the gift for "Him."
Many fancy patterns in
checks and plaids. Of silk
and rayon mixed with mer
cerized heel, toe and top.
Our assortment of patterns at
its best now.
Drums
For Christmas
In Fine Qualities
No general is equal, iti
A boy's mind, to the drum,
merl Let him learn to!
beat the drums, priced, "
49cto$4.98
Machine Gun
It Keep Firing
It really shoots like $
machine gun ! Imagine
how boys adore
thatl Triced.. 9C
Structo Toys
They're Popular
- Because they represent
real, fascinating machinery.
A sure hit for a boy I
98c to 2.98
Penco Flyer
An Ml Steel Wagon
Let-er-ripl Here comes
the Penco Flyer! All
steel, speedy, light, and
priced, - '
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Men's Ties
For GifU
Snk Hose
The Christmas Gift
Ties of all descriptions
both loud and quiet. Y04'
are sure to find one here to;
satisfy you. Ties that will
fit into any color-scheme!
Stripes and figured designs I
All cut long and wide.
49c to 1.49
Ilaoof
ffirl or wn
man who re
ceives our
Silk Hose on
C hrittmaa
Full-fashion
sortment of i
Reinforced
heel and toe.
The price, the
Bair.,
For weaft
for looks, an!
for value, it
li the best
gift you can
burl
ed, in an as- j
tylish colors. '
$1.49
eauarui nandKercniers
Our Christmas Array Attracts
Everyone likes to get Hand
kerchiefs for Christmas ! Don't
you ? Well, why not give them,
too. For children as well aa
grown-ups, and for boys and
men as well as girls and women, ,
Varied in Color
and Fabric
In white, colors, and a great
variety of Patterns in Linen as :
well as Silk. See them, priced, j
c to
89c
Tool Chest
Just Perfect for Boys
Isn't it time your boy
had a tool chest of his
own? Why not give him
one of our excellent sets
this Christmas. Priced,
98cto$7.90
Walk-a-Way
The Car for Kiddie
Letter Blocks
The Whole Alphabet
Let the
young
' u n t
1 e a r u
their let
ters with,
building
blocks I
Prjf.ed,
29c to
98c
Telephone Toys)
Children Adore Them
"Hello, hel
'lo!" Here's toy
'Telephone to
tickle tiny
tots I Priced,
Baby can't do without!
a scooting car like this I j
Ours are well-made to;
withstand rough u9e Ij
Priced,
98c
Sewing Sets
A Gift for a Girl
For the Dull Drcssm;.kr!
I'vcry need in sewing kits,
l'riced,
AluminumSets ,
For "Make Believe"
39c to
98c
2
For the wee housewife
'who just must cook for
,her doll-bablesl Alumi
num sets, priced,
69c to 1.98
For a girl or woman, a
colorful, thoughtful gift
on the Christmas tree. In
silk fabrics and gay col
ors. 98c to 3.98
Beautiful Silk Lingerie
1 1' n
Profusely Lace
Trimmed
A gift which is sure to
bring sincere apprecia
tion! Silk lingerie for
the miss and women
step-ins, chemises, and
gowns. In all the novelty
colors.
Reasonably
Priced, Too
Our styles are varied and
origina.J. Our price, toa, you
will find different it's low
er I Don't overlook our love
lv linRerie of silk I l'riced,
2.98 - 3.49
Stationery
Beautifully Boxed
Pi
MCfiflY
CHRISTMAS
OIFT
Good taste in Christ-;
mas gifts is exemplified,!
by a box of nice station!
ery. Ours, priced,
25c to 1.98
Our Dolls
For Christmas Gifts
If you want an 'exquisite
Doll, of fine quality, andi
beautifully dressed, we havo.
them I Priced, .
98cto$9.90
Vanity Set
For a Fine Gift
Girls and women Jove to
receive powder, perfume, and
other requisites as Christ
mas gifts. Here Is a box
combining several of these
attractively, priced,
2.49
Scooters
In a Large Size
All the world of chil
dren love scooters 1 Here
he comes and on a
Penco Scooter, of course I
Priced low.
$1.98
Glasbake
Real Cooking Wear
3
For the little girl who
jloves to "play house"! Glass
(baking dishes like mother's.
$1.49
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