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2 weeks before Xmas
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Cologne Bottles, Box Candy
Stationery, Mesh Bags
Bath Salts, Cutee Sets
' FOR HIM
Bill Folds, Cigars
Watches, Fountiri Pens
Pencils, Flash Lights
Brush Sets, Gent's Sets
For the Children
Toys, Games, Books, Candy
Will Wrap any Article for Shipment
McFadden's . Pharmacy . Christmas Shop
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Two Wallowa
Ranch Hermits
Reach Trail End
Milton Eagle: Over in Wallowa
county during the past week thsre
passed from this life two of tho
most unique characters in all north
eastern Oregon two men who for an
unknown reason sought out the
solitude of forest canyons and
there spent the greater portion
of their lives alone. Harold Wild
er, one of these men, was a member
cf a cultured and well-to-do New
England family. It is said that he
was a graduate of Bowdoin college
and had studied abroad. He came to
Wallowa county forty years ago and
took up a homestead in Joseph can
yon. While he talked freely with
others on many subjects, little was
known of his life, other than that he
had a wife and two daughters in the
cast. He was found unconscious be
side a trail on August 14 and carried
to his home where he wished to be
left alcne. After- showing some
temporary improvement he began
failing steadily and died Nov.19.
The-other man -was Albert Hester,
a strange recluse, who had made his
home in the canyon if the Grande
Ronde river for more than forty
years. He was a native of Germany
and so far as known had no relatives.
Hester always dressed in women's
clothing, carrying out a promise ha
is said to have made to, his mother,
and wore his uncut hair braided
down his back. He seldom visited
the outside world and almost nothing
was known about him. He was found
dead in his cabin on November 15.
We.de Goodman Goes
To Harvester Firm
Wade Goodman left last week for
the factory of the Western Harvester
company, of Stockton, California, and
will remain for one month after
which he is to become their repre
sentative in the Northwest district.
Mr. Goodman is a member of Rogers
and Goodman, hardware dealers here.
It is said that the new position
is in the nature of promotion for
Mr. Goodman. He will continue his
residence in Walla Walla but will
tvark a larger territory than before.
Weston Cattle Are Fat
Weston Leader: Members of the
Weston Stockmen's association have
finished the job of getting their cat
tle out of the mountains, where
stock fared well this year. Grass
was good better, in fact, than ever
before and the "critters" Were fat
when brought down to the lowland
ranches for the winter. The fine
shape cattle are in is best indicated
by the fact that Fred Sams turned off
60 out of 85 head for beeves without
further feeding.
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TRAVEL
Many of our graduates find it
easy to travel, because business
college training equips them to
hold positions in cities they visit.
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Enrol! any time. Often we can help
Kudeota who need part time "job."
while attending tchooi.
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BUSINESS COLLEGE
Portiaaj Oregon
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Copyrlght, 18, Western KewspapT TJntan.
In matters of generosity a woman
acta first and rations afterward; a
man reasons ftrV-OM generally tor
(eta to aet. Botwa Transcript -
: Bran is . a good brush for , th
alimentary canal and may be used in
Its uncooked form
with any cooked
breakfast food.
Two or three ta
blespoon! nls o f
the bran will not
be notlcad In any
cooked or dry
breakfast food.
For bran mush, sift gradually one
and one-half pints of fresh bran Into
one pint of rapidly boiling water, add
one-half tea spoonful of salt and two
thirds of a cupfnl of stewed prunes,
chopped, or dates or figs also clwpped.
Bran biscuits art prepared like or
dinary biscuit, addlnf one-third of bran
in the usual measure of flour.
Bran Crackers, Prepare a bran
mush, let It cool, then work into it as
much bran as possible for rolling out
one inch thick. Bate well In a moder
ate oven. v
Bran Cookies. Oeam three-quarters
of a cupful of shortening with
one and one-half cupfuls of sugar, add
two eggs, one teaspoonful each of salt,
nutmeg and vanilla extract and one
third of a cupful of sweet milk. Into
this stir one pint of flour, one tea
spoonful of baking powder and add
enough bran to make a soft dough.
Roll out thick and bake In a moderate
oven. For spice cookies use brown
sugar, flavor with nutmeg and sprinkle
the tops with sugar and nutmeg or
cinnamon. Put a raisin in the center
of each cooky.
Bran Fruit Crackers. Wash and
dry one cupful of currants. " Take two
thirds of a cupful of sweet cream, add
one-half teaspoonful of salt, awl suf
ficient bran and white flour mixed in
equal measure to make a stiff dough.
Divide into two parts. TIM ont one
eighth of an Inch thick, sprinkle with
eurrants over half of the dough, lay
the other on top and roll ont again,
pressing firmly. Cut out, prick well
and bake In a moderate oven.
Bran Coffee. To one quart of brnn
add two beaten eggs and one-hnlf cup
ful of molasses. Chlckory or other
cereals may be added If desired. Mix
well and place In a moderate oven till
thoroughly dry, stirring meantime to
brown evenly.
Drew on Imagination
for Spirited Ballad?
Alfred Tennyson In his poem. "The
Revenge: A Ballad of the Fleet," In
dicates that Sir Richiird Grenville.
commanding the Revenge when the
English fleet of' sixteen ships entoun
cered fifty-three Spanish men of war
at the Azores, declined to withdraw
when Lord Thomas Howard, the fleet
commander, signaled 'he ships to
stand out to sea. The poet says Gren
vllle remained to light the whole Span
ish fleet because be had 00 men ill on
shore and would not leave them be
hind to be tortured.
Historians, however, believe that
Grenville misunderstood the signal to
withdraw. Undaunted by the terrific
odds, Grenville tried to break the
Spanish line. For IS hours the Re
venge, with 150 men, battled against
5,000 on board IS Spanish ships.
Some of the Spanish ships could not
get Into the melee because they would
have fired Into their own ranks.
Finally Grenville knew he was beaten
and be wanted to sink the Revenge,
but his men Induced him to surrender.
He bad been so seriously wounded in
the fighting that be died a few days
later on board a Spanish ship. The
Spaniards put a crew of their own on
the Revenge and a short time later
the ship sank in a storm, carrying
down with her the foreign crew.
Kansas Citj Times.
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Teaching Experiment
Started Now at V O,
UNIVERSITY - OF OREGON, Eu
gene. The first of a scries of "control
led experiments" in education at th(
University of Oregon will be given tc
students in two classes in "Principle!
of Economics," it is announced by
Victor P. Morris, professor of econ
omles. " ,
The tests are divided into elassifl
cations, some of which require the stu
dert to tell whether a statement it
true or false, to answer "yea" or "no,"
while others ask that statements be
completed.
The tests will be in line with th
plan of Tr. Arnold Bennett Hall, presl
dent of the University, who is encour
aging experiments to determine effici
euey of various teaching methods.
CLASSIFIED
Pigs Two month old pigs for sale.
Virgil Zerba, Phone 26F15.
For Sale An
machine in fine
E. C. Prestbye.
electric
working
washing
condition.
Lost' A Red Duroc male hog.
Phone Walter Adams, Weston, phone
32F12. 1
For Sale At a bargain, Cadillac
sedan, run 33,000 miles. Chance Rog
ers.
I am prepared to do concrete curb
ing around cemetery lots, at reason
able prices. J. E. Crowley, phone 363,
Athena.
j 31 Years Ago
December 11, 1890.
T. J. iurk was in Tendloton Tues
day. W. L. Zeiger was in town from
Helix, Saturday.
L. M. Watrus was in town from
Adams, Monday.
John Adams was in town Tuesday
from his home near Adams. '
Mrs. W. T. Rigby will visit friends
in Southern Oregon 'this winter.
Mr. and Mrs. Lake France and
baby Mildred will spend the holidays
with friends and relatives in Tacoma.
The foot bridges between Gibbon
and Bingham Springs have been wash
ed out by the high waters of the
Umatilla.
One of the Shutrum boys, residing
near Fulton, recently killed a golden
eagle that measured six feet six
inches from tip to tip of the wings.
The Knights of Pythias, their wives
and families participated in social en
joyment at the hall last evening. An
entertaining program was rendered
and an elegant supper was served.
James Cameron, of Helix, has, with
in the past few days, sold his 1894
wheat for 67 cents per bushel. He
offered it two years ago for 40 cents
per bushel but could not effect a
sale at that price.
A case of diptheria has been found
among Whitman college students, and
a school house near the place where
the young lady patient boarded has
been closed until danger from in
fection has passed.
Four Walla Walla cavalrymen who
had been hunting in the mountains
near Bingham Springs, passed through
town Monday, on their way to the
fort. They were successful in slay
ing three deer, and report small
'ame to be plentiful.
Judge James A. Fee, is an active
aspirant for the position of United
States district attorney, now held
by Dan Murphy, and Zoeth Houser,
sheriff of Umatilla county, is after
the office held by Harry Grady, that
of United States marshal of Oregon.
The charity ball, to be given in
Athena on the evening of Dec. 18,
under the auspices of our business
men, promises to be largely attended.
Extensive preparations are being
made, and a good time is promised to
all who, attend. Come out and spend
a pleasent evening and aid a worthy
cause. The proceeds devoted from
the : ball will be devoted exclusively to
purchasing provisions and fuel for
the needy who reside in Athena.
Marshal Gillis succeeded in repair
ing the bursted pipe at the water
tower, this week.. The cold snap
caused the watertank to freeze
several inches thick, and when the
big pump was set in motion the
pressure was so great that a de
fective section of the pipe up in the
tower sprang a severe leak. Large
iron clamps were used in connection
with a cup shaped piece of steel.
Order Your
sw Ford Car
OW-
Orders will be filled in rotation as
they are received
Liberty Auto Co
Weston
Pendleton Woolen Mills
Robes, Shirts, Blazers, Socks, etc.
Have you seen our new line of Men's and Boys'
Caps?-The latest out.
We give an unconditional guarantee on all our ladies'
wear-Ladies' Hose, Bloomers and Vests.
We will give you 5 per cent, discount on all cash purchases, and on all cred
it bills paid on or before the 10th of the following month.
STEVE'S GROCERY
Quality Quantity, Service. Phone 171. Athena, Oregon
The Athena Hotel
MRS. LAURA FROOME, Prop.
Courteous Treatment, Clean Beds
Good Meals
Tourists Made Welcome
Special Attention Given
- to Home Patrons
Corner Main 'and Third
Athena, Oregon
bi
Gifts
for
All occasions
Complete assortment
to choose from
McFadden'S Pharmacy
"He that tooteth not hi3 own horn,
the snme shall not be tooted."
Insurance
of every kind and
description.
Farm Loans
at rates and terms
that satisfy.
B. B RICHARDS,
Athena
J. I Harman
BlacksmithiDg
We Carry the
Pendleton
Machine Works.
Hinged Weeder
Main Street Athena. Oregon
Sfflffi
Bell & Venable
Phones 125 and 24
Two Auto
Truck Drays
Always At Your Service
City and Country
HAULING
and Horse Team Work
Continental Oil Company
Prompt Service
Always
Bryce Baker, Agent
Phones 761 and 31F11, Athena
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KILGORE CAFE
GERALD KILGORE, Proprietor
FRIGIDAIRE COLD DRINKS
Malted Milk, Sodas, Coca Cola, Root Beer, Sun
daes, Ice Cream, Bricks, Dixies, Eskimo Pies, etc.
Gerald Kilgore, Proprietor - - Athena, Oregon
THE ATHENA MARKET
We carry the best
Ik!
That Money Buys
Kippered Salmon, all Kinds of Salt Fish. Fresh
Fish, Oysters, Crabs, Clams, Kraut in Season.
A. W. LOGSDON
Main Street Athena, Oregon.
Foley's Kidney Cure
icake kidaeyj chl IJjdJcr right
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