The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1904-06-24

Sheriff Taylor has arrested W.
stephens for the theft Of twelve head Of
horses near. Echo. Stephens was en-
deavoring to sell the horses In Troutdale
when arrested.
The Indians sre preparing for big
Fourth of July celebration this year,
and will make merry for week or ten
days in observing the anniversary Of the
birth Of the nation.
L. J. Robinson has completed the
painting Of the residence Of Jerry Stone,
west of town. The work was done in
Mr.. Robinson's usual substantial and
attractive manner.
| m. l.. Akers, an experienced phar-
macist formerly in the employ OF
Schmidt & Co., Pendleton druggists,
has accepted a position with W. Nc
Bride In the Palace drugstore.
Miss Elida Stackland has been guest
Of Miss Bethene Swaggart at her home
north OF town this week. Miss Stack
land will leave Sunday for her home in
Union county.
Have you noted the Deering ad run in
the PREss by O. A. Barrett & Co. Aus
tin Foss and the ad. make good selling
team. Nine Deering binders have been
sold by them in the past few days.
Mrs. George w. Sprague, of Weston,
died Of cancer. Sunday, in a Walla
Walla hospital, and was buried Tuesday
from the Baptist church in Weston.
She leaves husband, son and married
daughter.
| Young Duffy, who was arrested last
week for larceny Of steer belonging to
| Sol Lemery, has been released on $500
bonds. White, the man who is alleged
to have led the Duffy boy into the
scrape, cannot be found.
| The members of the M. E. Aid society
who were entertained at the Stewart
home near town Wednesday, report a
most enjoyable day. A splendid dinner
was served, and the society put in the
day sewing for their hostess.
Mrs. Henry Lloyd has been removed
from her home IN Milton to hospital
in Walla Walla. Mrs. Lloyd is suffer
ing from the effects of an abscess on her
side and her friends are in hopes that
here she may gain permanent relief.
Henry LaBrache left Athena Wednes-
Eday for Sprague, Wash, where he has
been given place on the pitching staff
Of the Sprague base ball team. Henry
is promising young pitcher and with
proper training, will do well as ball
| player.
| Next Friday evening at the Christian
church occurs the Poverty social. An
enjoyable "hard time is anticipated.
Leave your jewelry and all "fix-ups" at
home and come dressed in attire befit-
ting the occasion, or receive fine of
five cents.
Miss Mamie Cauthorn, of Corvallis,
will arrive in the city next week and
will be the guest for the summer Of her
sister, Mrs. Archie Mcintyre. Miss
Cauthorn is finished musician and will
be much appreciated acquisition in
Athena social circles.
The illustrated lecture given by Rev.
Jenkins at the Christian church Tues
day evening was well attended and high
ly appreciated. Another stereopticon
entertainment, consisting Of illustrated
songs and views of the Worlds Fair at
ST. Louis, will be given at the church
on the evening of the 4th of July.
Mr.. and Mrs. j. T. Haligus returned
Tuesday from a two months visit IN
Illinois. Mr.. Haligus was called east
on account Of the illness of his mother,
whom he found in a precarious condi
ton. Seeing no material change during
their stay, he was compelled to return
to his business here. Mr.. and Mrs.
Haligus visited Chicago while there, but
were unable to visit the worlds fair al
st. Louis, as was their original inten-
ton. owing to bis mothers condition.
Rev. w. E. Armheld went down to
PendIeton last evening in company with
his brother, j. F. Armfeld, of Pullman
Wash, who went through on the south
bound train, on his way to visit the st.
Louis exposition. Mr.. Armfeld viii
, also visit the old home of the two bro
ers in North Carolina, and upon return
ing west in about six weeks, will bring
their mother, who will make her per
manent home with her sons here.
Two young ladies, while returning
, home after the entertainment Tuesday
evening, met with some unpleasantnesI
due to an unmanageable horse. Aftel
having given excellent exhibitions II
horsemanship, the girls, finding thei