The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1906-03-13

| Will Utner pdSSeuger5, spent mlseT-
able, cold night in sleeper without
fire. Mr.. Bush Jared better. by being
up and ''koocking about" to keep
warm. They were transported back
to Walla Walla Sunday morning and
returned home in the evening.
Last night was one of the coolest of
the season in Athena, the thermome-
ter registering close to zero. Water
froze in most of the houses, for the
first time this winter. Today it is
not SO cold, and all are hoping for the
arrival of the gentle chinook.
The latest republican aspirant for
United States Senator in Oregon to
announce his candidacy is E. L. Smith
of Hood River, who made up his mind
yesterday to run for that Office instead
of for the governorship, for which he
has been doomed several months.
NJim Foss writes home that be, in
company with Ora Rhodes has arrived
at their homesteads after somewhat
rough experience. At point twenty
miles from Madras, the stage broke
down and the passengers were COM
PEELED to walk the entire twenty miles
into Madras.
Last night number of girls, at the
invitation of Mrs. Bruce Wallace,
gathered at her home on Hunt Ave
nue., for the purpose of giving Miss
Elsie Myrick, who lives with Mrs.
Wallace, surprise. The time was
merrily spent in pulling 'taffy'' and
playing games.
Tickets for the Firemen's Ball,
which will be given at the Athena
Opera house Friday evening, will be
offered for sale tomorrow. Every
property owner in town, whether be
attends the ball or not, should help
the fire laddies out by purchasing a
ticket.
Claud Catch, republican candi-
date for Secretary of State, was in
the city Saturday. He was accom-
panied by M. J. Carney, of Pendle-
ton. The gentlemen attended meet
ing of Wild Horse Lodge, l. o. o. F.,
returning to Pendleton in moonlight
drive, after the meeting.
Rev. N. Evans, brother of Rev.
John Evans of this city, arrived in the
city today on a short visit to bis
brother. Rev. Evans has been sta
toned at Seattle in his clerical ca
pacity, but is now on his way to Iowa,
where he will remain. His daughter,
Mrs. Blanche Artz, of Endicott, and
son, Frank Evans of Walla Walla,
are expected here today and will visit
their father at the home of Rev. and
Mrs. John Evans.
One of the most important meetings
held by the local lodge of Rathbone
Sisters took place Friday evening.
Ten new members were initiated into
the mysteries Of the order and num-
Der of visitors were present. Cards
furnished entertainment after lodge
work was over and refreshments were
served. A large delegation was pres
ent from Adams. the new additions to
the membership roll being from that
place. The work was done by the
Weston team, with Mrs. Harry Turner
at the head.
Saturday evening the Umatilla
County Development League was per-
manently organized at meeting held
in Pendleton. James Johns was chos-
en- as president, Fl. @. Willis secretary
and the following for vice presidents:
B. b. Hall, Weston; J. F. McNaught,
Hermiston; q. W. Proebstel of Wes-
ton, was chosen as president of the
league. The board Of directors of the
league was selected as follows: E. T.
Humiston, Weston; G. A. Barrett,
Athena; John s. Vincent, Freewater;
L. A. Estab, Echo; c. E. Blands Her
miston; f. E. Yerxa, Umatilla; J. P.
McManus, Pilot Rock; Leon Cohen,
Pendleton.