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The Farmington times and herald. (Farmington, St. Francois Co., Mo.) 1902-1905, 1904-02-26
CONSOLATION FOR HER ILLS.

From III. Philadelphia ruhllc Ledger.
If there is ANYTHING that will
ere one of envy it is to cultivate
tho person of whom one is scnvious, "
said the philosophical girl, !
never feel discontcnted very long if |
only can get II nearer view of what
has made me unhappy. Som
times it seems if | could be per
| frctIy happy if only ! had the lei
sure OF some of my well-to do
friends. Then | clap on my hat
and jacket aud go to spend an hour
with one of them. find them
boring themselves to death, devils.
ing all sorts of schemes to kill
time and signing because their life
is not full of snap and business as
mine is.
When have n big longing
for an extensive wardrobe ] Just
run over to call on my next door
neighbor, who has Il new gown
nearly every hour. | discover her
in stew about them, fussing with
dressmakers all the time and groan-
ing because she must determine
what to put on. Then cOngrat-
ulate myself that have only three
gowns to my name, so am never
undecided what to wear.
Sometimes it seems as if
would be supremely happy if
J only had pretty face, and then ]
cultivate that little Miss Doll Pret.
ty. And do you know she is very
much concerned if the tiniest wrin-
kle appears on that pink and white
complexion of hers and that she is
extremely jealous of any other
good looking girls, aud that some
times she cries because she will
grow old some day and be no
longer pretty Well, she does,
and so come to the conclusion
that my plain face is good sight
more comfortable.
And IN confess secret to
you, and don't you breathe it to
anyone. Once in while. once in
n long while, | get woefully sick of
single blessedness and believe I'd
like to marry any man who was
respectable aud kind But few
visits to my married friends cure
me. They are just weighted down
by little responsibilities which
would drive me crazy in little
while; they must humor a whim.
steal lord and master and they
must be at the beck and call OF
small children, who are very sweet
little things for a few hours, but
terrible nuisances for a longer
time than that. My sweet indie
pendence for me! l 20 back tt
my little two by four room and am
thankful that there is no one t.
share it with me and that | do moi
have to put out the cat and lock ~
the house before retiring"
The Farmington times and herald. (Farmington, St. Francois Co., Mo.) 1902-1905, 1904-02-26
Twenty Years Ago
This week In st. Francois County

There were l,2jj dogs in the
county.
; h. T. Caycc Of Iron Mountain
} was in town
The l'nion Church a, Bismarck
} gave an oyster supper.
Eugene burgess md Miss Colnm-
{ bia Lett were married
Rev. Joseph Nansickle preached
! at the poor farm Sunday.
A. J. Abernathy and Allen Agncw
were admitted to the bar.
The postollicc Mt Bonnc Tcrrc was
burglarized and S32G.3l taken.
The residence of Charles Crouch,
occupied by Ellis Patterson, burned
Hon. sam Byrnco aud Judge Din
ming Of rotosi attended Circnlt Court
hriC.
j X. Pratt attended the Grand
Lodge of the A o |. W in ST.
Souls
The taxable wealth of the county,
shown by the assessors books. WAS
81, ,O97,9G5
The proposition to build new
Ss, 600 school house carried by =
vote of 1913 to -.
The Pennington Roller Skating
Socity held meeting aud decided
to charge an admission fee ol ten
cents.
The building in Brnnc rrrrr
owned 10y John Wilson aud urru.
pied by A. Il. Roses saloon, burned
A leap year ball was given at the
DE La.su> Hotel 10y the young Ia.
dies OF farmngtOn. The follow
ing couples were present; Mi>. Ida
Mayberry and Senator Sam Byms;
Miss Ella Evans aud Henry T.
Gaines; Miss May Lang aud Ed.
Shaw Miss Celeste Murphy aud
Tom Brown; Miss Ella Lang and
The Farmington times and herald. (Farmington, St. Francois Co., Mo.) 1902-1905, 1904-02-26
TIE HIGHER LIFE.


so mighty is it that il can rob us of
Heaven. Some nineteen hundred
years ago Jesus upon the Cross
bore your sins and mine. In the
book of Revelation the Saints in
Heaven sing and say, Thou vast
slain and hast redeemed us to God
by Thy blood" " In a way so won
derful have we been redeemed that
eternit, must solve the mystery.
Yet neglect can take from us even
the benefits of the Cross. God
forbid that should glory save in
the Cross of our Lord Jesus Christ. !"
Far be it from us to neglect this
means of life eternal.
The Farmington times and herald. (Farmington, St. Francois Co., Mo.) 1902-1905, 1904-02-26

The Washington Birthday Cclcbra.
ton was postponed on account of bad
weather aud continued sickness among
the Sunshine ranks. Easter plans ARE
on foot now Everybody wants n
share, SO come aud see about it at
once.
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Sunshine Society.

The next meeting of the Sunshine
Society will be held at the usual place
on Saturday March ., at p. m All
are urged to attend. Subject uf talk, q,
"W hat Il Sickroom Needs Most.
I I T
The meeting last Saturday wa, al
tended by twelve members, who, as
sisted by Mrs Ellis Doughty, tackled a
quilt and worked on another one
Master Glenn Doughty was great as-
sistance to the young ladies', aud
made ns wish that more boys would
attend our meetings.
The Farmington times and herald. (Farmington, St. Francois Co., Mo.) 1902-1905, 1904-02-26

The arrival Of little trained nurse.
sent from st Louis by our thoughtful
State President, Mrs. Irowbridgc,
was greeted with warm welcome,
and will add greatly to the interest of
our meetings The contribution
amounted to 20 cents.
The Farmington times and herald. (Farmington, St. Francois Co., Mo.) 1902-1905, 1904-02-26

The Society sent out sixty valentines
where we hope they cast rays of light.
We are still in need Of adult atlcn.
dance, and ask the CO operation Of all
who have n few moments to give
not Mrs. Huff, but our delightful Ia.
Dor of love for the Master.
The Farmington times and herald. (Farmington, St. Francois Co., Mo.) 1902-1905, 1904-02-26
EXTRACTS FROM
SPEECH OF HON. ". D. VANDIVER
Delivered at Mount Vernon, Lawrence
County, Mo-. February Q, 1904 tt

that makes this double-headed charge?
Of ST. Louis. lawyer who never
| tried case IN court In hts life What
arc his qualifications rs lawyer and
! judge Of lawyers? As attorney for the
| gamblers and the race track associa-
| tion he succeeded in playing the part
of lobbyist at Jefferson City, and con
| spring with republicans to defeat n
| democratic measure for taxing and
regulating his race tracl II he has any
other qualification of lawyer Il has
not been disclosed Truth Is that he
knows more about ward politics in st
| Louis than he does about law. and ho
! knows as little about the yricuCc OF
| justice" as Il buboun knows about tar
mechanism of the moon
Right at the dine we are trying 10
drive the lobbyist out If Jefferson City
shall We put lohbyiy in the cXecu-
tive mansion Not by The blue hlazcs
are we going 10 DO il lNpplaWscl
Mr. Fol-, not lawyer? lie has gone
up against the rrca'o,l legal talent
that money can hirr. and nineteen
juries out Of the twen'y-Onc have an
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The Farmington times and herald. (Farmington, St. Francois Co., Mo.) 1902-1905, 1904-02-26
Steadfa stness.
Rev G.. l.. Bullari. pastor First Baptist
Church. fnrmington Mo.

Rev. &. l.. Bullard. pastor First Baptist
Church, Pennington Mo.
\ christian is said to be in Christ
to be grated into him, to be
built up into Him; so that the
same spirit that is in Christ ought
to be IN every child of Christ
Christian stcndfastness is demon
strated by adherence to the doe
trincs of the Gospel, by cOnsiSten.
cy of conduct and growth in grace.
We may know that we are living
securely aud steadfnst by an nssur.
nncr in understanding the doe.
trines of the Gospel. The wny OF
salvation is plain: The wHyfaring
man though II fool need not err
therein. - One should have IA right
conception and proper estimate of
redemption, regencratlng Jusllfica-
tion by faith, adoption aud life.
There should be both Il mental and
heart understanding.
There arc some dangers which
threaten religious steadlastness
False teachers; Blind leaders Of
the blind, both will fail into the
ditch; ~ the opposition of the
world; spiritual pride-"lle that
rXaltcth himself shall be brought
low, but he that humblcth himself
shall he exalted. y God ; holiness
makes it hard to prrSeycrr. Be
yc holy for | am holy" The de.
mandS upon us to be- holy are rs
great rs he is Just. Gods holiness
is as inviolabIr as his justice.
Christ is our refuge. Fer He hath
made Him to be SIN for us who
knew no sin, that We might he
made the righteousness of God in
Him
The faith of little children teach.
es older people lesson \ small
boy, after II spell ol maughtlursS,
asked his mother to forgive him as
usual. For some reason she said
no, when the little fellow, putting
his arms around her neck. said,
Il am very sorry and you must
forgive me, mother, for when | am
Il bad naughty boy aud tell God !
am sorry and ask Him to forgive
me, He always does. ~ It is need.
less to say the child was forgiven.
The Farmington times and herald. (Farmington, St. Francois Co., Mo.) 1902-1905, 1904-02-26
Notice.

The firm known as Giessing & Bro,
has been succeeded by the Farming.
ton Milling Company. All person.
indebted TO the old firm, or having
claims against it, are requested TO cal
and settle them at the earliest oppor.
tunity. Respectfully,
Guessing & Bro.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1904-05-17

and Mrs. Stine's stay in town was short,
as they were on their way to ST. Louis,
where they will spend a month, enjoy-
ing the pleasures of the big fair.
Carpenters are at work tearing down
the old Catholic church building on
Fifth and College streets which has SO
long been an eyesore in that vicinity.
It is reported that another and better
structure will Immediately go up to re-
place the old building.
George Bryles, who has been con-
nected with the merry-go-round, is in
durance vile for the period of five days
cause, scrapping. The trouble took
place at the swing Saturday night, and
in making the arrest Marshal Foster
had to make a gun play. Bryles was
fined $40 by Judge Chamberlain.
Mrs. @. A. Barrett was called to Wal
la Walla yesterday to attend friend,
Mrs. Martha A.. Lowell, who fell
recently while attending her household
duties and sustained fracture of the
hip. Owing to the advanced age of the
lady the injury is thought to be very
serious and grave apprehensions are
telt by her friends for the result.
The 'tea" given at the home of Rev.
and Mrs. j. W. Jenkins. Saturday after
noon, by the ladies Of the Christian
Women's Board of Missions was very
gratifying success. An open session of
the Auxiliary was held, and a short
though interesting program was pre-
sented. The rooms were strung with
pictures of large number Of the mis-
sionaries now In the foreign field. Tea
was served until near six in the evening,
the proceeds netting the sum Of s16 so
which, taken in connection with the
individual offering Of the membership,
will be sent to the Chinese mission in
Portland.
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E. church, Sunday at II o'clock a. m
Friends of the family are especially in
vited to be present.
/ Joseph Creighton and his father left
yesterday morning for trip to the AL
berta country, with view to purchasing
land.
MA number of Weston base ball en-
thusiasts we're over Sunday and wit
messed the game with the Pendleton
| Wonders.
Miss Lilly Bannister went up on the
mountain yesterday, where she will
teach summer term of school in the
Taylor district.
Sick headache results from disorder
ed stomach and is quickly cured by
Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tab
lets. For sale by all druggists.
Mr.. and Mr.. John Martin, of Walla
Walla, were in the city over Sunday,
visiting their daughter, Mrs. William
Winship. They returned home yester-
day.
Mrs. VIM. Pinkerton and son, Ed,
went to Milton yesterday, and will visit
Mrs Henry Lloyd, who has been i'll at
her home in that city for the past two
weeks.
ID Dave Williams went down to Adams
Saturday evening and witnessed Prof.
Haw, the horse trainer, subiugate an
outlaw horse. Dave says he was repaid
for the trip.
County Commissioner Horace Walker,
who is candidate on the republican
ticket for reelection, was in town Satur-
day. Horace is good boy, no matter
il he is on the other side forninst us.
Rev. w. a. H Moore of the Baptist
church and number of his member.
ship went to Weston Sunday afternoon,
where in the waters of Pine creek the
ordinance Of baptism was administered,
The big steel lintels for the Stahl
building have arrived and will soon be
put in place. They had been delayed il
shipment and the force OF workmen was
compelled to lay off for several days.
Mr.. and Mrs. B. F. Ogle and son left
Saturday morning for their Ridge farm
driving number of cattle which Mr.
Ogle has wintered at his place here
Mr.. Ogle viii return in few days while
his wife viii remain a couple Of week.
and visit with her children there.
Mr.. and Mrs. Chas. Metzgar, If Walls
Walla came over Saturday to attend te
some property interests which they have
here. Mr.. Metzgar returned homo anG
Mrs. Metzgar remained here and is I
guest at the home Of Mr.. and Mrs. Wm
Gholson.
DIR. and Mrs. Fred Slime, of Spokane,
were in the city for short time Friday
at the home of Mr. and Mrs. George
Bannister, and also visited Mrs. Stine'l
other sisters, Mrs. Harvey Cation and
Mrs. John Bannister near town. DR.
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Press Paragraphs

es~FN%Se1FASr@aSeSNSHA AfsNsrN N~~ae<peerN~NFN<ps~A
VIM. Mckenzie was Pendleton Wis.,
itor Sunday.
Miss Bessie Robinson has been slight
ly i'll this week.
DIR. NJ. v. Turley, of Weston, was in
town Frldey afternoon.
Harve Richardson, of Adams, was an
Athena visitor Sunday.
Try the professional horseshoer at
Beck's blacksmith shop.
Frank Rogers made business trip
to the county seat Saturday.
Mr.. Marion Van Cleve, father Of Mrs.
A. L. Swaggart, is here on visit.
Mrs. Garfield and daughter, Of Wes-
ton, were in the city Friday afternoon.
Henry Bean, republican candidate
for county Judge, was in town yesterday.
Frank Nowitzsli will leave for visit
to his old home in Arcadia, Wisconsin.
Mrs. Jack Garrett was quite i'll for a
few days but at present Is somewhat
better.
NJ. 7. Ogle and Roy Wachter, Of
Ridge, we're visitors at the Ogle home
last week.
Penny photographs, known as s'stamp
pictures" 26 for 25 cents at the Umatilla
Art gallery.
~Ase Mcdaniel was in town yesterday.
He has just returned from a trip to
Alberta, B. G.
Mr.. and Mrs. Duncan Mcintyre went
down to Pendleton Saturday, returning
in the evening.
Mrs. John Walker was in from the
farm west of town, trading with Athena
merchants yesterday.
M. E. Cherry, democratic candidate
for county clerk, shook hands with
Athena voters Saturday.
Third street between jefferson and
Adams has been completed with the
regulation rock covering.
Those who have tried fishing report
poor success. The streams yet contain
too much water for angling.
The Sargent boys and Mr.. Norvel are
engaged 10 building an addition to A
L. Swaggart's farm residence.
Grandma Fountain went to Weston
yesterday to visit her daughter, Mrs
John Harris, for few weeks.
~Lee Brown is in townfrom Pendle
ton. Lee likes to drift back to Athens
once in while for old times sake.
Anumber of Pen5Ieton, Adams anG
Weston people we're in town Sunday Il
witness The Athena Pendleton ball game
1.-THE funeral sermon Of Miss Voorhies
whoIdied Thursday Of last week, viii b
preached by, Rev. Arn1feld in the VI
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Chas. Gerking went to walla Walla
Saturday.
Arthur Scott has finished planting
forty acres of corn.
Henry Keen was out to his ranch on
the Flat Thursday.
]. N. B. Gerking delivered to r. j.
Boldly, 7 head of fat hogs, Monday. !.
Grandma Gerking has been visiting
with friends on the Flat for several days.
Hon.J NJ. Stone is building splen-
did new barn on his farm on Gerking
Flat.
Miss Bradshaw, of Weston. is visit
or with Miss Fay Gerking for several
days.
MLouis Keen drove quite a nice bunch
, Of cattle to the mountain range above
Weston Wednesday.
Charles Walter. of Walla Walla, is
helping in the construction of the new
barn on his fathers place.
miss Fannie Scott, who has been
teaching at Waitsburg, has returned
home, her term having expired.
Dean and Fay Gerking we're visiting
at the home of Mr.. and Mrs. Jim Smith,
on Little CROSSWORD. Thursday.
Mrs. Nellie Taylor and Grandma
Gerking were visitors at the Jas. Potts
home in Sand Hollow, Thursday.
Several people Of the Flat attended
the missionary tea, given at the par
sonage of the Christian church Saturday.
\ CLARK Walter has torn down his old
barn and is now busily engaged in build
ing another and more commodious struc-
ture on the site of the old one.
-1inks Taylor returned Saturday from
his John Day stock ranch. He reports
considerable loss to stockmen in that To-
cality, caused by the late SHOWS this
spring. Out Of band Of 100, Mr.. Tay-
lor lost 30 head and others in like pro-
portion. -BNo.
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NRs. ]. R. OWENS,

Garden Building. Main Street, Athena
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Artificial Teeth.

To follow the natural contour Of the
face in arranging artificial teeth on
plates 30 that they viii give the most
natural appearance when in the mouth,
there are points, including a perfect fit
and perfect satisfaction, that is the
guarantee on all plate work. DR.. Spon-
ogle, dentist.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1904-05-17
A Secret Method.

/ use secret method for the painless
extraction Of teeth which have used
for number of years with continued
success. 1t does not cause any soreness
Tofmoath or gums, or any sickness or
after effects whatever; is perfectly safe
and takes immediate effect when ap-
piled around tooth. DR.. Sponogle,
dentist.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1904-05-17

The new spring shipment Of the cele-
brated Uty and Dunn ladies' shoes ar
rived and we are now showing all their
latest styles in high or low cut, either
turned or welts, from $3.50 to $4.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1904-05-17

--latest novelties in mems Golf shirts.
A new line just opened. Call and make
an early selection.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1904-05-17

Mems ready to wear stylish suits, just
received from the very best ! makers,
from $3.50 to $15 per suit.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1904-05-17

Mems Dress shoes, the latest styles in
Vici Kid, Box or Valour Calf and patent
Enamel, from $3.50 to Sc per pair.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1904-05-17

Men or boys work shoes in all the
best makes, from $3.50 to $3.50 per pair
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1904-05-17

Ladies Dongola lace shoes, patent
tips, extension soles, regular price $2.25,
now $1.75 per pair.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1904-05-17
Spring and Sumner
1904
MILLINERY

We have large and complete stock
Of the latest styles in street and dress
hats for Women, Misses and Children.
Our prices are as low as the lowest and
you viii do well to call here before max
ing your purchases. We guarantee per-
feet satisfaction in trimming old hats.
Your money refunded If not satisfactory.
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The BLUE Front
Cash GROCERY
Removal Sale Prices for
so Days
CANNED GOODS.

Yellow Crawford Peaches per can 49,. 90
Rayalanus Cherries per can ..... II
Black Cherries per can. s. ...... is
Apncote per can . Is
Strawberries per can II
Columbia River Red Salmon per can 121s
High grade Cana Oysters per can. as
String Beans per can I21s
Black Berries per can. ....,...... 20
B gal. keg No. Pickles. 81 is
6 bars Diamond Soap. ....... as
s bars Perfection soap. .. 25
1 u cans Rex Lye. ~. 90
~ cans American Lye ye........ 90
| 10 cans Red Seal Lye ...... 90
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CEREALS.

Our space too small to mention all goods which will
cut and slash in prices during this interval
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1904-05-17

Ladies' Kid lace low cut shoes, patent
tips, heavy or light soles, from $1.5O to
$3.50 per pair.
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woRTHINGToN THOMPSON, !: South Side Main Street.