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The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1905-01-06
MOUNTAIN VEGETABLES
Ugh Land Near Weston Surprises the
Owners.


Owners.
Residents OF the Weston mountain,
says the Spokesman Review, are con-
stantly finding out that nearly every
variety of vegetables and fruit grows to
perfection on tho higher ground, where
heretofore it was thought only grain
and few hardy vegetables would thrive.
s. @. Caplinger, who resides three
miles south Of Weston said:
II grow the finest celery and other
vegetables that there are. Strawber-
riesgrow larger and are better favored
than any place in the county. 1t is
true that everything is a few weeks
later, but we can afford to wait for such
results. We cannot commence seeding
until the middle Of May. and then on to
June 10, but vegetables are really better
than those grown on lower ground.
"Our hay is getting to be staple on.
the market, and the highest prices can
be obtained. Our crops will be i'm
mense next year, il present indications
are criterion.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1905-01-06

II you want skirt length, waist or
child's dress, come to the great Rem
nant Sale. Athena Mercantile Go.
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Press Paragraphs

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Pure White Flour, $1.35 per sack.
Mrs. Lille Miller has canary birds
for sale.
Mrs. e. L. Barnett visited her parents
near Milton this week.
John Bannister had business at the
county seat Wednesday.
Mrs. Geo. Bannister has returned
from her visit to Dayton.
Mayor s. A. Barnes OF Weston was
in town the first OF the week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Claude Reeder were
Pendleton visitors Wednesday.
Y Editor NJ. A. Ferguson Of the Adams
Advance was in the city Wednesday.
Messrs. Maple, Pendleton electricians
have been doing business in this city
this week.
Wednesday night George Bannister
suffered the loss of Caution colt, which
he valued at $125.
J. W. Smith is in Helix this week,
where he is helping take stock in q
hardware store.
", ALI johnson, the musician, is confined
to bis home this week with severe at
tack Of rheumatism.
Mrs. Murray end family, Of Walla
Walla, were guests the first Of the week
at the Robinson home.
Levi Trowbridge returned to his home
in Garfield, Wash, after a visit with
Athena friends, Tuesday.
Rex Barnett and Earl Dudley have
returned to their studies at the Cor
wallis Agricultural College.
DR.. Eve Hoisington, Osteopath. At
Athena Hotel Wednesdays and Satur-
days. Consultation invited.
Mr.. and Mrs. Tobe Bush are up from
their home on Birch creek, visiting rel
atives and friends in Athena.
X Miss Velma Wilkinson left Monday
4 for Eugene, where she win resume her
studies in the University Of Oregon.
Jos. N. Scott went down to PendIeton
Tuesday evening, where he listened to
a sermon by the evangelist, Victor
Doris.
- Mr.. aud Mrs. P. H. Tiedeman are
preparing to depart for Portland the
first Of next week. where they viii make
their future home.
DIR. aud Mrs. A. r. Price left Tues
day for their home near Pullman, after
most pleasant fortnight passed with
friends in Athena.
"Scalpine." the great hair renewer
and dandruff eradi.ator, is winning
maay friends among the patrons Of Par
ker's barber shop.
The revival meetings at the Baptist
chuFch are creating much interest, and
Rev. Ellis is preaching nightly to
large congregations.
Samuel Peterson, attorney has arrived
from North Carolina, and will enter at
once 10 the practice OF Law 10 partner
ship with VIII IL. Peterson Of this city.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1905-01-06

Orion Gibbs, the little son Of Mrs.
JAS. Huggins, left this week to make his
home permanently with Mrs. Huggins'
mother and brothers, at Sunnyside,
| Wash.
TX Otha Reeder and his sister, Miss Ava,
/ left this week for Tacoma, the present
home of their parents. Otha will return
in time to begin spring work on his
farm near Helix.
Madame Gsgnon, the Frenchwoman
who owns the freak pig mentioned in
these columns some time ago, reports
that his pigship is fourishing at her
home south of town.
Clarence Andrews, who has been a
guest of his mother and sister, Mrs.
Brandon and Mrs. o. G. Chamberlain,
left this week for Alaska, where he has
resided for several years.
Mr.. and Mrs. Gus Vollmer have been
down from Waitsburg this week, visiting
at the Tompkins home in town and at
the home of Mr.. and Mrs. Henry
Schmitt near town and with other nu-
merous friends.
W. Fl. Booher has returned from the
Lewiston country. He and John Hal
gus, former Athena resident, purch-
chased two-story business house in
Charleston, paying therefor, 81 200. The
building rents for 800 per month.
N A. FL. Luna, who some time ago es-
tablished new blacksmith shop at the
corner of Second and Main streets, west
Of King Bros. livery stable, has thor
oughly new and up to date equipment.
He is prepared to do first class work at
reasonable prices.
Mrs. Jacob Bigert, Of Helix, returned
last week from Lewiston, where she was
called on account of the sudden death
Of her mother, Mrs. Erb, who lived near
there with her son. Mrs. Erb, who was
well known to many Athena people, died
few days before Christmas.
Christian church services Sunday as
follows: Bible school at 10 a. M;
preaching at II a. m. and 7:30 p. M;
Junior meeting at 3 p. m. Christian En-
deavor at $50 p. m. Subjects ofsermons:
A chart sermon on the plan Of Salvation
both morning and evening.
@. r. Lisle OF Echo, commissioned by
BIac kland Bros, swine breeders at
Island City, Union county, drove out to
A. L. Swaggart's place Monday and
purchased five sows in Mr.. Swaggart's
famous herd. for breeding purposes.
Mr.. Lisle was SO favorably impressed
with the stock that he purchased male
to head his herd.
The members of the lodges Of Wood
men of the World and Women Of Wood
craft met Wednesday night in joint
session and installed their respective
officers. Members of the families and
friexds we're present and bounteous
supper was spread by the brothers,
which had been previously prepared by
their worthy wives
Jacob Schmitt, well known in Athena,
accompanied by his wife and her par
ents, SIR. and Mrs. ]. W. Westfall, are
down from Trout Lake, B. O. Mr..
Schmitt and Mr. WestfaII are interested
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1905-01-06
Health

means the ability to do good day 4
work without undue fatigue and to find
life worth living. You cannot have in
digestion or constipation without its up
setting the liver and polluting the blood
Such condition may be best and quick
est obtained BY Herbine, the best liver
regulator that the world has ever
known. Mrs. D. w. Smith writes April
8, 1902: ~ use Herbine and ind it the
medicine for constipation and regulating
the liver ever used" Price so cents.
Sold by Mcbride.
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in mining property In British Columbia,
which they may dispose of and invest in
Umatilla county lands.
Htn letter received by Edward Koontz
from 7. j. Kirk, it is learned that while
On route through California, the train
on which Mr.. and Mrs. Kirk were trav.
cling was wrecked, killing the engineer.
Mr.. Kirk at the time was passing into
the smoker and was thrown rather alb
ruptly against the wall but received no
serious injury.
Louis Audette returned Wednesday
from Alberta. Mr.. Audette purchased
65S acres Of land at $l2 per acre. In a
couple OF years, after he has cleaned up
on the reservation he will go to Alberta
to reside. In the meantime Charles
Rodine will farm Audette's recently
purchased land. James Mosgrove and
Duncan Mcintyre leave Monday for
Alberta with view to investing in land.
Mack, the 12-year-old son Of Mrs.
Royse, was taken to Pendleton today
where he win be examined as to his
sanity. The little fellow has been act
ing strangely for some time. BY de-
grees these actions have become so pro-
nounced as to be noticeable to all. The
boy is inoffensive but it is thought best
to make an effort at once to seek relief
in an ailment that is growing perceptibly
worse.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1905-01-06
Spoiled rFer Boauty.

Harriet Howard, Of 200 W. 18th St.,
New York, at one time had her beauty
spoiled with skin trouble. She writes:
Il had salt rheum or eczema for years
but nothing would cure il until I used
Bucklen's Arnica Salve." A quick and,
sure healer for cuts, burns and Sores
25c at Palace drug store.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1905-01-06

Constipation and piles are twins. They
kill people inch by inch, sap life away
every day. HOLSTERS Rocky Mountain
Tea will positively cure you. No cure
no pay. IS cents tea or tablets. Pioneer
drug store.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1905-01-06

and harassed by bad cough? Use
Billiards. Horehound Syrup, it will
secure you sound sleep and effect a
prompt and radical cure. 25c. Soc and
81. Sold by Mcbride.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1905-01-06
Bring in Your Coupons.

Those holding Fair Store coupons are
requested to bring them in and select
pictures. The pictures have arrived
and their distribution depends ON the
presentation Of the coupons.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1905-01-06

The greatest system renovator. Re-
stores vitality, regulates the kidneys,
liver and stomach. If HOLSTERS Rocky
Mountain Tea fails to cure get your
money back. That's fair. 35c. tea or
tablets. Pioneer drug store.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1905-01-06

W. O. Miller is again in the harness
business in Athena. He is located in
the Estes building opposite the Athena
Hotel. All goods sold at reasonable
prices. Workmanship guaranteed.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1905-01-06

Dayton, Ohio, Mrs. Mary Simpson. :
Every thing disagreed with me and
baby until used HOLSTERS Rocky
Mountain Tea. Now baby sleeps and
grows like weed. 35c. Tea or Tablets.
Pioneer drug store.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1905-01-06
ATHENA MERCANTILE co.

Notwithstanding the enormous reduction in price on
all our Merchandise during the past 80 days. we have
decided to let these prices prevail and to still make
further reduction certain lines
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-11-11
The Outraged Plumber.

Judge Simeon E. Baldwin, of Yale,
takes a profound interest in prisons
and in convicts.
Outdoor, not outdoor labor, is what
our convicts need" said Judge Bald
wni recently. They should farm such
lands as lie now unused and worthless.
Thus their mental and physical health
would improve, while no harm could
be done to any branch of labor.
Again ne continued, "convicts
should be treated kindly, not harshly.
They should command a certain re-
spect. Nothing arouses the evil spirit
in US, whether we be convicts or clergy
men. like contempt and insolence.
"a plumber the other day lost a
thousand dollar steam heating contract
because a piece of insolence outraged
him so.
HE was working in rich man
dining room when the mistress of the
house hustled in.
'She watched the plumber sternly
for moment. Then she rang the bell.
1.-THE butler appeared, bowling.
James she said, remove the sill
yer from the sideboard and lock it up
at once.
ffRed with rage, the plumber turned
to his apprentice:
g Tom, get my watch and money out
Of my coat there he said, and take
them home to my wife. There seems
to be suspicious characters about. -
Exchange.
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is dollar and a half more than for
the month before 2"
"OnIy a dollar and a half?
thought it would be two dollars more
at the very least. I think Mrs. Bowser
Is one of the most economical women
about burning gas that there is in the
state. have often wondered how she
kept the bills SO low
was making no progress and
saw that Mrs. Bowser was getting very
nervous. determined to take the bull
by the horns. and did SO by saying:
''Lemuel, there are a few things
want to speak to you about"
Yes. mother"
THE cook may not come back for
three or four days"
Wen. you will hear no complaints
from me"
coal has gone up twenty-five cents
so I've geen told. expected it
would go fifty
ought to 60 to the theater now and
s'Of course, she had, and I stand
ready to go with her any night"
''She needs handkerchiefs. gloves
and other things, but you are always
talking about her extravaganza and
'Her extravagance!' he interrupted.
why, mother, she is one of the most
economical women in the world!
-
right away. III give her money in the
morning, and you two can go down
shopping
There's another little matter. When
you come home out of sorts you roar
and shout around here as if you were
a tin god. AS matter of fact, Mr..
Bowser, you are not the only pebble
on the beach-not by a long shot. If
you were my husband and you came
roaring around. I'd throw the teapot
at you"
ssAnd you'd be right, mother-per-
fectIy right" he replied. Il know
roar and shout and think I'm the
whole show, and I sometimes wonder
how Mrs. Bowser stands it. It simply
shows what a dear, good woman she
is"
"And every time you get beaten in
an argument you yen 'wOmanH at her
and talk about a divorce. The next
time you do it I want her to walk out
of the house and get a divorce from
you Do you hear me, Lemuel?"
s'I do. mother, and you are perfectly
right-perfectIy right. I couldn't have
blamed her if she had got divorce
long ago. but she'll never have occa-
sion again to apply
Well. what could I do with such
man? An uncanny feeling began to
creep over me, and Sarah and I went
upstairs and put our arms around each
other and cried. It seemed to us that
Mr. BoWser would be an angel before
morning, but yet at ten O'Clock, when
I sneaked downstairs to see what had
become of him, I found him asleep on
the lounge like an innocent babe, with
the cat lying on his stomach. I shall
stay for A week or two and see whether
he lives or dies.
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Hats Of DISTINCTION.

It isn't the hats themselves that have
air and distinction this season; it is the
way they are worn. This applies always
more or less, but never was it so true
as now, when tits and angles must suit
the face, or else they viii be grotesque,
and when each line means something.
AS a matter Of fact, the whole secret
of a successful hat this season is in the
tilt. To find one set squarely upon the
head is next to impossible, but the pre-
else angle at which it is set is not one
about which generalities can befndulged
in. It is affected absolutely by the in
dividualtty of the Wearer, and a fresh
and piQuant face with a WaVy, fluffy
hair can go into millinery extremes and
look well, when the same thing on an
other type of face would be a monstros-
ity. This is q thing to be borne in mind
by every woman this season, and one
who understands her own style should
permit no milliner to lure her from it
into the paths of the ridiculous.
One popular hat is an example of
the prevailing mode. The crown of black
mole-skin felt is trimmed with a crush
of caupcine colored ribbons, with plumes
of the same shade. Feathers, too, fill
the back where it is turned up from the
head. 1t is worn at a decided forward
angle, and slightly turned up just at
the left of the front.
For many of the new hats the hair
must be specially dressed. It is not
supposed TO diner IN style from the way
one usually wears it, but the hair itself
must be in condition to be brought out
or even built around the hat to fill the
hollows or form a background for
feathers. The effect of this is likely to
lead to some extreme coiffures, and a
woman must show judgment in the mat
ter The couture is by no means to be
made more conspicuous than the hat,
it is simply to serve as a becoming back
ground.
One result Of the mode is likely to be
the revival of wearing a bunch of sew
eral small curls tucked into the back of
the couture. For ten years or more this
| becoming fashion has lain dormant, but
from Paris comes the report that mil
| liners are sending in orders for them to
be pinned in while hats are tried on
and the effect, once seen, means that
the curls become a part of the head on
which they were adjusted.
! AS though extravaganza had not gone
far enough in this detail of dressing
| hat pins are to be fancier than ever
made of real jewels for those who can
afford them, and paste for others. The
/ heads are large. to serve as real orna-
ments, and when more than one is used
| effort is made to arrange them sym
metrically so that they shall be as a
| trimming.
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T1ae Pictnresoue in Ntillinerv.

While extreme modes in millinery are
the order OF the day, there is still some
trace left of the old favorites. Women
are loathe to give over the large fiat
hats which are so generally becoming,
and are not in haste to exchange them
for the tip-tilted and saucer brim models
that are being so generally exhibited in
the shop windows For a between sea-
sons hat nothing can be more practical
than one in all black, and for that period
between summer and autumn. just the
time when summer hats begin to grow
shabby, and it is yet too early FOR a
winter hat. A picturesque model of
black net or lace is happy compromise
An effective model of this order is in a
low fiat style with most of the trimming
placed on the underbrim, which is If
ted slightly at one side. The chief
ornament of the hat is the sweeping
paradise plumes, which pass through a
knot of tulle on the underbrim. A hand
some veil of black chantilly lace adds
picturesque touch. This veil IS not
intended to be worn over the face, but
is a drapery, pure and simple.
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evidently in the best of good nature.
[ had scattered three or four clothes
pins on the front steps, and he picked
them UP as he came in. He ought to
have roared out at the top of his voice
as soon as he opened the door. He
ought to have shouted that that was
the worst run house in America, and
that it was no wonder he was living
in the shadow of the poor house.
But Mr.. Bowser entered the hall as
quietly as a lamb. He greeted his
wife with a kiss, and, holding out the
clothes pins to her, he said:
Some of the neighbors' children
must have brought these over to play
with and forgotten them"
She then informed him that the
cook had been suddenly called to the
bedside of her dying mother, and that
he must not expect much of a dinner
I looked to hear him shout out that
she had probably driven the cook away
by her tyranny, and that if he was a
servant he wouldn't work for her if
she was the last woman on earth, but
to my establishment he simply replied:
s'Wen. I know you have done the
best you can, and I shall have no fault
to find with YOU
At this juncture 1 descended the
stairs and stood before him.
'Howdy-do, mother?" he said, as
he reached out his hand. IF I'd only
known you were coming I'd have met
you at the depot with a carriage.
am glad to see you looking SO WE'LL
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-11-11
Of Interest
TO Women.
WRAPS FOR WINTER.
Plush, Velvet and Fur the Evening
Favorites.

Plush, velvet and fur coats are to be
worn in the evening far more than
formerly. Chiffons and fine plated
silks will also be fashionable, but nei-
Their of these materials is particularly
durable. and with so fine texture some
other wrap must be provided as we'll
White cloths for opera cloaks still hold
their own in popularity, but If possible
must be even more elaborate than Of
yore. Silk and heavy brocades are
now seen in many exquisite models for
this time of year, and a silk wrap
takes a prominent place among the
opera cloaks of the coming season.
Plush is SO delightfully."- warm that
it is remarkable that it has stayed out
of fashion for so long a time. Nat
urally that employed in opera wraps
is of the very highest quality, for it
must in no way injure a delicate gown
beneath. AS plush is in itself rather
heavy the color must be sufficiently
light to counteract the effect. Delicate
mauve and faint, unusual shades of
pink are most attractive for this wrap
while blue from palest robins egg to
deepest turquoise is particularly effee-
tive. With plush and velvet a great
amount of lace must be used, for ev-
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and becoming for her young daughter
is the chief desire of the sensible moth
er. For first wear in the early fall
days a simple tailor made skirt of
checked or striped suiting will serve
admirably With this there may be
provided several substantial waists of
cotton or wool shirtings. The remnants
of summer waists can be used also. A
stylish girdle belt of brilliant black
leather is a desirable accessory. Such
a belt will harmonic with the sensible
heavy soled walking shoes of the same
brilliant finish. For going back and
forth to school, a loose three quarter
length Wooltex coat, suggesting in its
outlines the Empire mode, will be
jaunty and serviceable. Worn with
furs. such a coat will be sufficiently
protective for the most severe wealth
er. A simple hat with Tam o'Shanter
crown and sailor brim made of velvet
and velvet ribbon trimmed will be ex-
tremely mOdish.
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MR.. BOWsER's MOTHER-IN-I4Aw
She Arrives. to Be Greatly AstOnished.

am Mr.. Bowser's mother-in-law.
am probably the only woman on
earth he is afraid of. and who can
handle him when he gets one Of his
tantrums on.
A few days ago I received a letter
from my daughter to the effect that
he seemed to be getting ready to break
out in a new spot, and as soon as
could put up my fall pickles and
chow-chOw I put on my bonnet and
made q start.
I never let Mr.. Bowser know when
I am coming. My object is to walk
In and catch him at it, and then stop
him dead still in his tracks. On this
occasion I reached the house an hour
before he came I'D from the Office. I
learned that there had been no out
break as yet. but that he had been
limiting around about buying a hog and
some hens for the winter. and that he
would probably stand upon his hind
legs and howl when the last month S
gas bill came in.
I was ready for him.
I could see him from the window as
he got off the car and came along
down the street. He wasn't scuff1ng
his feet and looping one shoulder
down, as he always does when things
have gone wrong with him. and when
he reached the gate ne did not kick
it open. In fact, he was smiling, and
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mother that and he appeared to be
really concerned about my rheuma-
tism.
While Mrs. Bowser and I were doing
up the dishes / asked her If she had
ever seen Mr.. Bowser in such a spell
before. She never had, and she wor-
RED for fear that he was going to die.
fortune teller had once told her that
before Mr.. Bowser died he would be-
come almost an angel. and it seemed
TO her that this was the beginning of
the end. didn't look at it that way.
Having had a husband Of my own,
know something about their fits and
fads My husband used to get these
pussycat spells on at long intervals,
and then nothing was too good for
me. He'd even buy me three calico
dresses at once Three days later he'd
be shouting "Womani" at me until he
could be heard half a mile away.
Wnen we were ready to sit down for
the evening we found Mr.. Bowser with
the cat in his lap. He looked as in
nocent and harmless as a boy three
years old.
Are you thinking of buying a hog
this fall?'' asked in an aggressive
tone.
"A hog, mother2 why. of course
Are you looking around for hens ?''
Not at all, mother. What do we
want of hens or a hog?"
'.On two occasions. as have been
cats life
Yes mother, it is true. but never
again will I plot and plan against her
It was contemplate thing on my
Are you thinking of fooling around
with the furnace the gas meter, the
water pipes or the door bells this
fall % I asked.
No, mother" he quietly replied, as
ne continued to stroke the cats back.
7 suppose you know, don't you,
that the gas bill for the last month