The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1903-09-18

and on Wednesday left for Hood River,
where he has business interest. j. W.
Smith will attend to the business of his
Office during his absence.
All members Of Mignonette Rebekah
Lodge are hereby notified that next
Tuesday evening the anniversary win be
observed. Sandwiches and pickles,
cake and coffee viii be the refreshments,
each member furnishing share.
d John A. Sargent and Mrs. Zoe Mayer,
both Of Athena, were married Monday
afternoon at Walla Walla, by Rev. Aus
tin Rice, pastor OF the Congregational
church. Mr.. Sargent is carpen 'er by
trade. The couple will reside in this
city.
Last Sunday Mrs. Ed Zimmerman
and her mother, Mrs. Lakin, took their
departure for their new homes near
Guy, Wash. Mrs. Lakin had shipped
her household goods the day before,
and will live on farm near that of Mr.
and Mrs, Zimmerman.
An egg shortage amounting almost to
famine is on in Walla Walla. The
supply has been growing less and less
for the last two or three weeks, ua'il
now receipts don t 90 haltaround. Egg
markets and grocery stores are utterly
unable to meet the demands 81 their
customers for eggs.
Rev. e. A. Leonard, ten years ugo
pastor OF the Baptist church here, spent
the week visiting old friends. Wednes-
day Mr.. Leonard was joined here 10y his
wife, who has been visiting sister 1t
Dayton, Wash, and they proceeded on
their way to their present home lin
Missouri.
j. r. Owens has returned from Me-
Minnville where he went some time ago
to superintend the harvesting Of his hop
crop. Yesterday Mr.. Owens received
the sad news of the sudden death of his
mother, whom he had left in apparent
good health. She died on her 77th
birthday.
Weston Leader: Friends and neigh
bors assembled Wednesday afternoon at
the home Of Mrs. Thomas Mooreh ouse,
known to all as Grandma Moorehouse,
it being the 80 anniversary of her birth.
All were delighted to do honor to the
aged hostess, who also enjoyed the oc-
casion greatly.
fThe vehicle dealers of the county are
pursuing vigorous tactics to keep farmers
from buying cheap grade of hacks,
carriages and buggies. from travelling
statesmen for an eastern concern. The
method Of the local men is to follow the
forsign statesmen up and offer superior
vehicle for less money.
Subject at thu morning services at the
M. E. church will be: "The Immeasur.
ablenesS Of Christ's Love;' text, "And
to know the love Of Christ, which pass
eth knowledge" Ephes. 3:19. Evening
subject: "The Chaff and the Wheat
Contrasted;' = text, "What is the chaff to
the the wheat? saith the Lord" Jer,
232s.
Weston Leader A very pleasant re-
ception was rendered yesterday after
noon to Rev. and Mrs. G. r. Lamar,
who leave soon for Springfield, at the
residence of Mr.. and Mrs. j. j. Beeler.
A large number of friends were present
to say farewell to the retiring pastor Of
the Baptist church and his estimable
wife.
Sunday, ID honor OF her birthday,
Mrs. VIM. Thompkins entertained at
her home in this city party of friends
in sumptuous style. Dinner was served
at two o'clock, the following guests be-
ing present: Mr.. and Mrs. Ed Manasse,
Mr.. and Mrs. Hugh Worthington and
son, Emery, Mr. and Mrs. W oodruff and
Angus Mcdonald.
E. Ridenour, well known in this coun-
ty, arrived in Athena Wednesday morn
ing from California, accompanied by his
wife and two sons. EN- is as genial
as ever, and if anything his versatility as
conversationalist has broadened in its
scope. He has long been divorced from
the channels Of newspaper work, ranch
ing having been his vocation Of late
years. Mr.. Ridenour win probably lo-
cate again in this county.
The Athena public schools opened
Monday with 3 good attendance. The
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