The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1905-04-28

overcoats preferred. He had one
cached in barn at the Gallaher place
and sniped one from Milt Swaggart's 4
hack. The district attorney was ap-
pealed to but evidently thought that
as long as Swaggart had recovered his
coat and Frank was drunk when he
stole it, the poor farm would be a
cheaper place to keep him than Sheriff
Taylor's Jail. Whether or not grub
was taken into consideration, is Of lit
tie consequence, so long as Frank is
properly cared for.
Tribune: Joe Nolf, deputy game
warden, has returned from trip to
Union where he had been the past
day or two, making Investigations into
the alleged violation of the fish laws
along Catherine creek, in Union coun-
ty. Mr.. Nolf found that persons liv-
ing along the stream have not been
cherishing much regard for the fish
laws and that large number have
failed to build screens or fish lad
ders for the protection and passage of
fish up stream.
|S Tuesday was the anniversary of the
birth of Angus Gillis, and Mrs. Gillis
prepared an elaborate dinner In honor
of the occasion. It was complete
surprise to Mr.. Gillis who had not
kept the day in mind and consequent
ly was taken unawares Those pres
ent to wish him many happy and
pleasant returns Of the day were Mr..
and Mrs. d. B. Jarman and Mr.. and
Mrs. T. B. Boyd. A dinner such as
Mrs. Gillis is noted for was immensely
enjoyed.
The alumni of the Eastern Oregon
state Normal School will gather at
Weston in June, during commence
ment week. One of the principal fea-
lures of the alumni program viii be
vocal and instrumental selections by
the members. Mrs. J. D. Plamondon
of this city, will give couple of in
strumental numbers.
Rev. Andreas Bard, rector of ST.
Pauls church. Episcopal, at Walla
Walla, will leave in June for Europe
where he will remain for three
months. He will visit his old home
in Germany and will also tour Italy
and France. Mr.. Bard is we'll known
in this city.
I 1Qreen and gold, an effective back
ground, has been placed in the display
windows of the Athena Mercantile
Co. g store this week. Charles Belts
has been added to the force of sales
men and Fred Rosenzweig has been
transferred from the grocery depart
ment to the dry goods department.
Many of the residences and the
fronts Of business houses in Athena
have received and are receiving new
dresses Of paint. Trees and shrubs are
being trimmed, lawns placed in order
and in fact, general spring renova-
tion seems to be prevalent.
The following services will be held
at the Methodist church next Sabbath:
Sabbath school at 10 a. M. Epworth
League at $3.50 p. m. preaching at II
a. m. and 1880 p. m. Morning subject,
Waiting on the Lord. y
The soda fountain at McBride's
Palace drug store has been put in
proper shape to supply delicious drinks
OF all kinds. Homemade ice cream
will be handled exclusively by Mr..
Mcbride this season.
Services at the Christian church
Sunday as follows: Sunday School
at 10 a. M, preaching at II a. M,
Endeavor at Y p. m, preaching at
p. m.
@. A. Barrett 81 Co.. have sold
number of cream separators to farm
ers in this vicinity. The machines
are said to be giving good satisfaction.
w. s. Buel offers his residence prop
erty on Current street for sale. House,
practically new, contains six rooms.
For further particulars see Mr.. Buel. !
II you want any views taken before
the foliage gets too heavy SO as to OBJ
scure the view of your house, let me
know. w. A. Flower.
+. @. Lucas wants more fat poultry.
He will pay and 1-2 cents per
pound for hens. For roosters, old, DC,
young, &c; ducks, SC.
II you need fishing tackle, look at
the fine display in Worthington &
Thompson's show window.
You will never get photographs any
cheaper than now. Prices cut in half.
w. A. Flower.
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