The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1896-10-16

The gentleman that found light
colored, boys hat on Saturday, the Srd,
between II. McArthurs' house and the
crossing Of the railroad, will confer 9
favor by leaving the same ct this office.
Jerry Stone found valuable package
OF dry goods few miles east Of Pendle-
ton, on Friday evening. The owner can
have the same by calling at this Office,
describing property, and paying for this
notice.
L. B. Reeder, the Pendleton attorney,
well known here, has developed into
quite a campaign speaker. He recently
delivered an excellent address to the
voters Of Echo, on present campaign is
sues.
Mrs. w. e. Young, Mrs. G. w. Hollis
and mother, Mrs. ]. w. Smith, Mrs. G..
G. Osburn, Mrs. E L. Barnett, Mrs. r.
B. Boyd, Mrs. W. r. Taylor, aud Mrs. J.
W. Calender were in Pendleton Friday
last.
fFred Williams reports an exceptional
| Iy good run the past season with his
Ethreshing machine. In 80 days bis ma
chine turned out in good shape, $3.50
sacks Of wheat, and average Of 9f2 sacks
per day for the seasoE's run. This was
done with 80 inch machine.
d. W. McDannald told the Walla Wal
la Statesman that the Slide placer mines
are likely to turn out richly and that the
| first tests were very encouraging. Mr..
| McDannald also said thatln Valley pre-.
cinct, where he lives, a poll showed ITO
men for Bryan and 10 for Mckinley.
Mr.. and Mrs. McDannald have gone to
Los Angles to remain for several months.
SThe other evening as VIM. Wells Was
returning from Pendleton fellow grasp
ed the horse bits with the intention of
stopping the conveyance. A few well
directed blows from whip in Billy's
hands, caused the fellow to change his
mind in regard to stopping the team.
The flooring for Owen Rusie's Opera
hall arrived from the Sound Wednesday,
and workmen are engaged in getting the
hall in readiness. The floor is being put
down with neatness and accuracy, which
insures good place for dances this win
ter, something the town has not bad for
a long time.
IL IA WGlk AuUWu AbuCuRib0- Wh4b w UCv
that Bryan will carry the following states,
and offers to bet on each state, respect
lively: On Oregon. $40; on Washington,
$40; on California $40; on Missouri, $50.
All etates to be taken or no bet
XIV. Fl. Scott, the Helix farmer, was in
Ftown Tuesday, on his way home from
Walla Walla. Mr.. Scott was in the Gar
den City for the purpose Of negotiating
sale Of bis wheat crop. He sold for 5Oc
per bushel.
The home of James Gardner, at 0akes-
dale, CAL, burned Saturday night, and
Gardner's IL year old SON was cremated.
The mother is nearly crazed by her loss
and the father is raving maniac.
| The grand jury yesterday returned q
not true bill in the case OF John Mason,
who was charged with unlawfully carry
ing away 80 cords Of wood belonging to
g. W. Ellsworth.
| J.L. Mitchell and others will address
the citizens Of Athena on ''Fraternalism
at the Masonic ball, Monday evening.
Ladies' are especially invited.
lgNUncfe "Billy" Willaby and wife have
returned from their visit to Newport,
Idaho. Mr.. Willaby reports fine sport
hunting and fishing
lNL. L. Montague added 8 new hack and
a new buggy to the equipment of the
Commercial Livery Stable this week.
There will be work in the second rank
next Thursday evening. ALI Knights of
| Pythias are requested to be present.
/ Mrs. Frank Knowlton, of Newport,
Idaho, is down on visit with her parents
Mr.. and .hrs. VIM. Willaby.
Lester Swaggart. came up from Eugene
[ THE week on visit to his parents. He
will remain for some time,
G. Peabody has resigned his position
with the w. & @. R., and will leave next
week for California.
Mr.. and Mrs. R. J. Boldly were over
from La Grande this week on visit to
Mrs. Ida Gillis.
Farmers as q rule are through seeding
and much of the grain is up and looking
, fine,
\Samuel Johnson, Of Cottonwood pre-.
ciAct was in the city on business Tues
day.
Jones & WinBhip's steam saw has
. been working in the country this week
Elevators and warehouses are filled
] with wheat to the point of overfowing.
Mr.. and Mrs. j. E. Froome and J. w
Froome were in Pendleton Tuesday.
f. BeaIe has fitted up an Office IL
the front part of bis meat market.
Born.-Near Adams, October IA, 1885
to Mr.. and Mrs. Chas. Nye, q son.
W. G. Lynn, the local politician O
Helix, was in town Wednesday.
, Alex McKinzie, we'll known to Athena
: people, was in town Tuesday.
: James Lieuallen and son we're in towl
J yesterday from Adams.
VIM. Ghoison has been working with
the steam saw this week.
Chancey Turner was in town from
5 Weston Wednesday. ~
J.B. Huntington is ip.pendIeton at.
9 tending court, ss fs4
miss Celia Vaughn is visiting relatives
!, in Pendleton.
! Fresh bananas and figs are on tn
! market.
r J.W. Keen is attending court thi
week.
{ O. 4. Barrett was in PendletOn Tues
: day.
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