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The Tupelo journal., 1903-09-18
John B. Epting.

John b. Epting was born in
New Berry County, s c., Jan. 4,
1884, and came to Mississippi at
the age of three years. He entered
the Southern army as a volunteer
at the beginning Of The Civil war,
having frought under Gems. Bragg
and Hood, showing himself to be
of true grit aud splendid soldier
While in the army he attended a
meeting conducted by Gen. w. C.
Lowry and in this meeting gave
his heart to God. He joined the
Camp Greek Baptist Church in
1874 and remained a faithful, con-
sistent member until his death,
which occurred Sept. Z, 1903.
Bro. Epting had been afflicted for
long time and during this time
expressed his firm faith in Gods
grace and power to help. He
leaves wife, three sons and two
daughters and a host of relatives
and friends who mourn their loss.
May his patience aud resignation
be an inspiration to us all. May
The Lord bless, comfort and guide
all the loved ones and finally
gather us all to Himself.
Fraternally,
T. A. j. BEALEY
The Tupelo journal., 1903-09-18
Verona.

Misses Edith Rea, Mabel Bunch
and Winnie Clark left Tuesday
morning for the I. /. & e.
There is not a house in town to
be rented and we fear that we may
lose some Of our excellent citizens
because of this fact.
Cotton is coming in rapidly and
our ginnery is kept busy from
Monday morning until Saturday
night. A large number of distant
farmers are hauling their cotton
here this season.
Messrs. Charlie and Shelby
Spencer left Tuesday for the A. /.
NJ. College at Starkville. Jesse
Taylor aud JAS. Bunch are alread ),
there, having remained at the
college during the summer.
The Tupelo journal., 1903-09-18
Notice OF Examination.

There will be held at the Court House
in the town OF 1upelo, examinations Of
Applicants for license to teach on the
following dates: For white applicants
Sept. Is and 10, and Oct. 23 and "a
For cClored applicants Sept % and 26
and Oct. 30 and 81. School will open
on Nov. 2. +. II. MITTS, Supt.
The Tupelo journal., 1903-09-18
Knights of Pythias.

Tupelo Lodge No 1873, X. of p. meets
every Monday evening at 500 O'Clock,
Castle Hall in Masonic Temple Visitors
welcome.
S.P. CLAYTON, C. C.
A. FL. DELAY. K. of r. IS.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1903-09-18
WENT IN
THE DITCH
Fifteen Cars Wrecked
Near CdyuSe.

Postmasters along the Spokane branch
handled no Eastern mail this morning
A bad freight train wreck near Cayuse
station caused such mixup that the
wesd bound mail train will not get into
Pendleton until sometime this evening.
The wreck was caused by a broken
fange on wheel and fifteen cars left
the track and were smashed into kind.
ling wood. One brakeman and couple
OF tramps were severely injured. The
brakeman was standing on top OF car
when the crash came. He was carried
into the wreck and when recovered was
found beneath pile of wreckage. A
tramp was extricated from pile Of coal,
and when discovered, only his feet pro-
truded. The wreck destroyed the track
for a considerable distance, and will de-
lay traffic for day or more. AT the
place where the wreck occurred there is
a sharp curve, with high wall Of rock
on one eide and the river and dense
underbrush on the other. The cars are
piled in this brush and near the rivers
edge, making the work Of clearing the
wreck, very difficult.
Behind the wrecked cars were also 10
cars of live stock which were uninjured.
The engine and caboese remained safely
on the track.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1903-09-18
A Prineyille Tragedy.

The bodies Of 8. p. Ronkel and son
have been found in shallow grave near
the Pelton place on the Deschutes river.
Another son had been absent on a
cattle roundup. He returned Monday
and was informed that his father had
disappeared. The son found where the
earth had been disturbed, but ashes
from fire built over it, for time di-
verted his attention. Presently he be-
gan digging and found boot which
Ronkel had worn. This confirmed his
his suspicious and the officers were at
once notified and hurried to the scene Of
the tragedy. On examination the jury
found that Ronkel had been shot in the
head from behind, the bullet entering
near the ear. The case is shrouded in
mystery.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1903-09-18
Thousanda are TrYing It.

In order to prove the great merit of
Ely's Cream Balm, the most effective cure
for Catarrh and Cold in Head, we have pre-
pared generous trial size for 10 cents.
Get it of your druggist or send 10 cents to
ELY BROS, Sc Warren St., N. Y. City.
suffered from catarrh of the worst kind
ever since q boy, and I never hoped for
cure, but Ely's Cream Balm seems to do
even that Many acquaintances have used
it with excellent results. Oscar Ostrum,
As Warren Ave, Chicago, Ill.
Ely's Cream Balm is the acknowledged
cure for catarrh and contains no cocaine,
mercury nor any injurious drug. Price,
so cents At druggists or by mcl.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1903-09-18

A startling incident is narrated by
John Oliver Of Philadelphia, as follows;
II was in an awful condition. My skin
was almost yellow, eyes sunken, tongue
coated, pain continually in back and
sides, no appetite, growing weaker day
by day. Three physicians had give me
up. Then was advised to use Electric
Bitters; to my great joy the first bottle
made a decided improvement. / con-
tinued their use for three weeks, and am
now well man. ] know they robbed
the grave Of another victim" No one
should fail to try them. Only so cents,
guaranteed, at G.. G. Osburn's drug
store.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1903-09-18

Commencing February IS and con-
tinuing until June Is there win be low
rates in effect from the east via the
Illinois Central r. z. to all Washing
ton, Oregnn and Idaho points. II any
OF your friends or relatives in the east
are coming west while these rates are in
effect, give US their name and address
and we viii make it our business to see
that they are given the best possible
service. We operate through person
ally conducted excursion cars, and, in
fact give you the benefit of the latest
conveniences known to modern railroad
ing. We have is different routes be-
tween the east and the West, and are in
position to give you the benefit Of the
best combinations. Write us and we
will give you full particulars. B. H.
Trumbuil, Coml. Agent Ill. Cent. r.
r., 142 Third st., Portland, Ore.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1903-09-18
Will Sow Bronze Grass.

About a year ago at the reservation
sale OF grazing lands there we're num-
Der Of lots sold near the head of Mckay
creek. Yesterday, says the Pendleton
Tribune, the owners Of this land formed
q combination and purchased 5000
pounds of bronze grass from T. O. Tay-
lor and will SOW this on the land, fence
it and use it for summer range. This
bronze grass has but lately been intro
duced in this section Of the country, but
promises to be the finest feeding grass
that has ever been tried here. The law
says that purchasers of this reservation
land must till part Of the land each year
and this will be done instead.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1903-09-18
Items in Brief.

Try the new market for the best ir
meats.
| You can see full line of ranges al
Barrett's.
O. A. Barrett & Co. have agency fol
corn binders.
Everything for the table at the Blue
Front Grocery.
Get your fishing tackle of Gross &
Worthington.
For fine groceries trade at Gross 4
Worthington's.
@. A. Barrett & Co have all kinds OF
machine extras.
Go to the Pioneer drugstore for Gas.
tor machine oil.
Big lot ladies' soiled Shirt Waists l9c
each. A. M. Co.
The General Good" cigar is having
the lead at Gays.
New line Of Men Golf Shirts just re-
ceived at A. M. Co.'S.
Get our prices before you buy your
groceries. A. M. Co.
Ice cream soda and soda drinks Of all
kinds at Mcbride & Co.'s.
200 yards Torchon laces, all widths, s
cts per yard. A. M. Co.
The leading brands of tobacco and
cigars are sold by Gay
The famous Superior brand of candies
is to be found at Bagley's.
Ask to see some OF those exclusive
dress patterns at Manassas.
Ladies' fancy aud lace atripped hose
at reduced prices. A. M. Co.
Job lot of mems straw hats, 10, Is and
% cents each. Athena Mer. Co.
"White as snow" is the term applied
to Pendleton Steam Laundry work.
Ladies' tan shoes and Oxfords marked
down to half price at A. M. Co.'S.
Just received, new lot of Preferred
Stock canned goods at Bagley's.
A complete lot of Boys Linen and
Gallateer suits half price. A. M. 90.
Don't fail to see the new Fireside and
Domestic sewing machines at Bagley's.
Bring your produce. We will pay
the highest market price at all times.
A. M. Go.
The best of everything in groceries are
to be found at the Blue Front, at prices
that are right
The entire line of Summer wash goods
marked down, regardless of cost at
A. M. Co.'S.
Get our prices on barb and woven
wire fencing before buying. Umatilla
Implement Co.
The new fall shades and Blacks in la
dies undressed Kid Gloves have arrived
at A. M. Co.'S.
The Mitchell wagon pulls easy and
holds up the load. @, A. Barrett & Co.
sell the Mitchell.
We can sell you the "Dutchman" or
"Canton" plows. You know the merit
of these. Umatilla Implement Co.
We will have a sample combine har-
vester to show you in a short time.
Umatilla Implement Co.
For sale. The DePeatt Main street
lot and office building. Inquire OF Mrs.
Minnie DePeatt, Athena, Oregon.
There will come a time some day when
you will want your house papered and
painted, and when that time does come
figure with j.. w. Chapman. Up.to.
date painter and paper hanger.
Strength and vigor come Of good food,
duly digested. "Force, a ready.to,
serve wheat and barley food, adds no
burden, but sustains, noprishes. invigor-
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1903-09-18
In Pound.

Notice is hereby given that on the
10th day Sep, 1908, the following stock
was taken up in the city Of Athena,
Umatilla county, Oregon, and by me
placed in the city pound at which place
they viii be sold to the highest bidder
for cash in hand, at p. M, Tuesday,
Sep. %, 1903, unless redeemed by
owner:
One black horse, 8 white feet, star in
forehead, about 4 years old, weight
about 500, brand JB on right stifie and
CS on right shoulder.
w. j. GHoLsoN, Marshal.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1903-09-18
dERKrNG FLAT aFLArs.'


Interesting News Items Concerning a
Well Known Neighborhood.
A. Shick had business on the Flat
Thursday.
School commenced at the Gerwalta
school house Monday with Miss Dobson
as teacher.
Miss Agnes Mckenzie is teaching
school in the new house in Union dis
trict.
Miss Fay Gerking went to Weston
Tuesday where she goes to take up her
studies in the Normal school.
Joe N. Scott moved his outfit to the
ranch near PendletoA Thursday prepar.
atory to seeding his summer fallow.
Mrs. Dickey, Of Walla Walla, has been
visiting with Mrs. W. r. Taylor the past
week.
j. N. B. Gerkiug has the weed killer
running on his summer fallow this week.
Now is the time to kill the young weeds.
Harvey Whiteman, Of Walla Walla,
came out to his ranch Wednesday and
returned Thursday.
J. @. Walter has been busy for several
days at the Scott ranch, where he has
been constructing new shed for his
combined harvester.
Casper Woodward sold on Monday to
B. F. McElroy of Pendleton, lis head
of hogs at 6 cents per gross delivered at
lhe ranch. William Russell sold 81
head to the same party.
II any of the young ladies are desirous
Of entering into an agreement which
might lead to steady employment in the
culinary department of rancher, they
might do well to consult Charley Ger
king. Four rings on the barb wire
phone will fetch him. UNo.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1903-09-18
Fuller Fooled Them

The Milton Eagle is authority for the
statement that Frank Fuller, who for a
brief period, enjoyed the distinction OF
being the editor aud publisher of the
Freewater Times, has departed presum-
ably to pastures fresh and green. His
departure is mourned by numerous
creditors of a too contlding nature who
allowed Mr.. Fuller to become indebted
to them for varying amounts.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1903-09-18
Buys Farm Lands.

j. II. Shelton and Olive l.. shelton,
his wife, have sold to George Tred for
$4,000, the southeast quarter of the
southeast quarter, the west half of the
southeast quarter, the southwest quarter
of the northeast quarter of section IS, in
township four, north Of range S6, a tract
land in the vicinity of Weston.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1903-09-18
Senator Ankeny Loses.

In the case Of Levy Ankeny ct. al, VS..
William Blakley, sheriff Of Umatilla
county, a suit to restrain the county
from collecting the assessment on the
holdings of the First National bank OF
Pendleton, over certain figure, the cir
cut court has decided that the assess
n'ent is legal and that the taxes must be
collected,
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1903-09-18
Administrative Notice.

In the County Court Of the State Of
Oregon for Umatilla County.
In the matter Of the estate of
William 7. Hill, Deceased.
Notice is'hereby given that the under
signed has been appointed by the above
entitled Court, administrative of the es.
tate OF William 4. Hill, deceased, and
has duly qualified as the law directs.
All persons having claims against said
estate may present the same to me, with
proper vouchers, at the late residence Of
the said William T. Hill, at Athena, Or
egon, within six months OF the date
hereof.
Dated this 10th day Of August, 1903.
DELTLAH HILL, Administrative.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1903-09-18
Frost Does Damage.

Three-fourth Of the crop of South
Dakota was beyond injury from the late
irosts there but all the late planting was
damaged. The temperature averaged
from 20 to 26 degrees. one.third Of the
crop OF the corn belt in Minnesota was
badly damaged.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1903-09-18
Who Can Beat This Recordl

John McPhail finished up threshing
Saturday. He made a run Of 27IS days
and threshed over $4,000 sacks, making
an average OF about 1850 sacks per day,
including all the time lost in moving.
In one day the machine was moved and
set eight times and threshed /, $50 sacks.
Next, Adams Advance.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1903-09-18
Good shot.

Pilot Rock Record: Grant Horn saw
six deer leisurely feeding in his alfalfa
field Tuesday last. He says he could
have killed all six OF them but for the
law that limits the number to be killed
by one person to Ave. As il was he shot
at only one and missed il.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1903-09-18
Az Auction Sale.

On Saturday, Oct. 10, the old school
house building in District No. 50, will
be sold at auction TO the highest bidder.
Sale will take place at Union school
house. JOHN WALKER, Chairman Board
OF Directors.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1903-09-18
IT'S JUST A COUGH

that gets your lungs sore and weak and
paves the way for pneumonia or con-
sumption, or both. Acker's English
Remedy will stop the cough in day
and heal your lungs, 1t will cure con-
sumption, asthma, bronchitis, and all
throat and lung troubles, Positively
guaranteed and your money refunded if
you are not satisfied. Write to US for
free sample. w. II. Hooker 4 Co.,
Buffalo, N. Y. For sale by Mcbride &
~
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1903-09-18

G. A. Fischer offers his three store
buildings at hargain-ffty foot 'front.'
age on Main street for s21OO. This is
a desirable property, having the advan-
tage of good location and brings in a
rental of $35 per month.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1903-09-18

IL you desire good complexion use
Moki Tea, pure herb drink. It acts
on the liver and makes the skin smooth
and clear. Cures sick headache. 25c
and Soc. Money refunded il it does not
satisfy you. Write to W. III. Hooker 4
Co., Buffalo, N. Y, for free sample. For
sale by Mcbride & Co.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1903-09-18
For Sale.

l have 40 acres OF corn fodder cut and
bound in shock, 4 mile from Athena,
which will sell for $3.50 per acre.
A. L. Swaggart.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1903-09-18
THE SUREWA

20 prevent pneumonIa and consumption
is to cure your cold when it first ap-
pears. Ackers English remedy viii stop
the cough in a night, and drive the cold
out OF your system. Always quick and
sure cure for asthma, bronchitis and all
throat and lung troubles. If it does
not satisfy the druggist will refund your
money. Write to us for free sample.
W. h. Hooker & Co., Buffalo, N. Y. For
sale by Mcbride & Co., druggists.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1903-09-18
TIME TABLE.

No. 11--Mondays, Wednesdays and
Fridays arrive $50 a. m.
No. Mondays, Wednesdays and
Fridays depart 9:05 a. m.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1903-09-18

For sale.
A good span Of horses, harness and
buggy. Enquire at Pass office.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1903-09-18
Wheat Market.
For Sale.

Wheat today is es cents; drop one
cent yesterday.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1903-09-18

Edneste Your Buwels with CascaFeks. Z
4 Candy Cothartic, cure constipation forever.
Gc, 25c. IfCsC.C. fail, druggists refund money.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1903-09-18

For further information apply to
FRED KERSHAw, Agent,
Athena, Oregon
Or to s. B. CALDERHEAD,
G. F. & p. Agt., Walla Walla, Wash.
LOWEST RATES
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1903-09-18
REPORT OF THE CONDITION
10y THE
FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF ATHENA
No. 4516.
Al
Athena, IN the State of Oregon,
-AT THE
Close OF Business, Sept. 9th, 1908

RESOURCES.
Loans and discounts sli9as "
Overdraffs secured and unsecured 2946 m
u bonds to secure circulation 125n0 %
Stocks, securities, etc. 1 34OW
Banking-house furniture fixtures 600 90
Due from State Banks and Bankers SO SOL Is
Due from apr'v'd reserve agents, 10 1879 40
Checks and other cash items T255
Notes Of other National Banks 10000
fractional paper currency, nickels
and cents, 1901
Redm'n fund with U Treasurer y
(5per cent Of ofcirculation) 825N
Total 9 2i3 Az 10
LIABILITIES.
Capital stock paid In A5O 600 %
Surplus fund nm M
Undivided profits, less expenses and
taxes paid 2i3 81
National bank notes outstanding 1850 90
Due TO other National Banks 75ssT
lndivldual deposits subject TO check, f4s 38i IS
demand certincates OF deposit 20 T5l 26
Total Q 2s8 Al 10
State OF Oregon,
County of Umatilla 81
|. r. =. LeGrow. cashier OF the aboye-named
bank, do sOIemnly swear that the above state
ment Is true to the best OF my knowledge and
belief. FS LIE GROW cashier
Subscribed and sworn 70 before ms this IAN
day OF Sept, 1908. Il. L. Barnett, i
Notary public for Oregon.
e. A. Barrett
c0HHEcr--A'test I'll; Y. Elss gn,s.rD Directors
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1903-09-18
Water Routes.

Mixed for Pendle-
ll:50a.m. ton and intermedi- u:5Oa. m,
ate points.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1903-09-18

SAN ANCISCO-PORTLAND ROUTE.
Steamer sails from Portland p. m. every 8
days.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-03-15
COTTON MARKETS.

NEW YORK, March l4-The cotton
market opened strong at a rise OF a0gS Sa
points and soon showed q. rise 81 2O9.9
points as compared with the closing fig
ures of yesterday. The sensa tional rise
thus indicated was due to great sur
prise furnished by to-day's cables when,
Instead Of showing decline OF LOS points,
which would have matched the New YORK
closing Of yesterday, reported an advance
of 2G3 points. According to private cable/
the " English rise was the result Of re- 9,
Alexandria, the Egyptian speculauo Pms
having gone over to the bull SIDE OF the
account, lille jobbers were said to pc
short at Liverpool The New York con-
tingent was entirely made a struggle to
cover, but sellers were scarce an 1 nol
until May cotton hal sold up to 9Sl was as
tho upward movement answered Fro ON
this point there was a decline OF 9'I4, pu.
the market remained very active ana
showed evidence of renewed interest on
the the part pa Of the bull pool; Tho trading
was conferred largely In May contra CTS,
in which of late n very considerable shott
has been created. Operations. however,
we're also heavy in Jul yand August our
Ing the early excitement the, new crop
positions were quite neglected and I'D
a nominal relation to the other months.
There was some Investment demand on 2
spreading belief that the movement OF
cotton to follow better climatic conditions
may not justify expectations
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-03-15
No, ; western. sic. Barley-steady: feed

No western, SIC. Barley-steady: feed
Ing, 47c. 49,
Wheat-spot steady; No red, 1876. On
Of crop damage news shorts covered ~
tie wheat this morning; Prices advanced "a,
being BY sm mondav Se
close was very. steady at Sc. net adyance.
i tsaiS: 97 75Ac. 80
Gorn-spot easy; No.. sec. ins.e ea d OF
pressed BY lower cables. more favorable
weather West and lack of buyers. The
market closed ca sGhc nat nst de eel ~
Spot Firm; No. 2, He. The oat;s, market
easel Off with corn and was dull May
closed at 4Oc.
baef ams ;ssSs ssll p;ack ss
city extra, Indiag1ness, sAd25. Cut Meats,
Firm; picked sbelles, l9@llAc.; picked e, LED
ENTHUSIASTICALLY Lard YES ern steamed, 5000; re-
Trm; famly Sd5oa20 short m els2r s s5s3
81 sta St dairy ssc sxt5f seea STATE
made, lSc.; small white, fan made, la 4! e
EggsIState and penn sly average
Ta'llow-Quiet; city (ss per packaIEe),
5Ac. country (pa1ckage free2 pen M Viva,
MA 6c RosnITfEaar stTalnee dnm
Steady at 67lk@Ssc Rice--FIrm; domes,-
lie, fair to ,extraH4A orc: japan, nominal.
Enthusiastically; New Orleans. open ket-
tie, good 70 choice, ala4oc. sagar-R,alW X:
steady: fair refining, 3hc.: centrifugal, 70
test, 3&c.: molasses sugar, &c.; refined
steady: confectoners a., s4.6; mould a.,
s506; cut loaf, $5.40 crushed. s5.40; pow
dered, $500; graduated, $3.50; cubes. 500
Coffee-The market for. coffee futures
opened unchanged to points lower, fol-
lowing a bearish truling of cables and re,
strcted local support, ruled extremely dull
ali the session With no change from the
Initial basis, and closed net unchanged to
s points lower; Sales. ?;75o bags "a s ;E,o,
steady; Cordova, 7A@7hc.
Potatoes-Steady; Southern. sl92: State
and Western. per $50 pounds. sl.DT2; Long
Island. s2d2.25; South Jersey sweets, $1,000
2a5 Pcanuts-Quiet; fancy hahdpicked
4A041ac.; other domestic. 3@ilac Cab
bages-Easy; domestic per barrel white.
75cdsl; red. 81. Cotton-By steamer to
Liverpool, 12c
CHICAGO, ILL, March H.--Another
break occurred in wheat prices to-day and
| the close was weak, with May. off A0Bc
May corn closed tsc, lower. and oats were
! down ll@9sc. Provisions closed easy with
| the May products unchanged to &c. lower.
The leading futures ranged as follows:
| Open. High. Low. Gloss