The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1906-01-02


Dell Bros. have splendid line of
gloves. Prices are right and assort-
ment is large.
Beautifying methods that injure the
skin and health are dangerous. Be
beautiful without discomfort by tax
ing HOLSTERS Rocky Mountain Tea.
Sunshiny faces follow its use. Soc
Pioneer drug store.
Lillian A. Carnes has brought suit
against her husband, George E. Carnes
for divorce, whom she charges with
cruel and inhuman treatment. The
parties reside in Pilot Rock, where
Carnes conducts a store
A number of young people were en-
tertained Sunday evening at the home
of Mrs. M. W. Smith. The occasion
was in the nature of watch party
chasing of the old year out and the
new year in. Refreshments were
| served.
Miller, the furniture dealer, wants
money, and for thirty days he will
slaughter prices on Iron beds. He has
carload in stock and will dispose of
them on the basis of Is per cent off
the regular price, All goods marked
in plain figures.
The Eastern Star lodge of Milton
elected the following officers: Hattie
Romine, W. M. Mr.. A. Labaide, w.
p; BERTHE Elan, A. M. Clara Labdie,
oonductress; Mae Littleton, assistant
conductress; Mrs. Libbie Motley, Sec
retary; Mrs. Linda Thomas, treasurer.
For the reason that the Woodmen
will give an entertainment on Tues
day evening, Jan. 8, 1. o. O. f. in
stallation of officers, which was ad-
vertised to take place on that date,
will take place on Monday evening,
Jan. s. All members will please take
notice.
Already the Chinese are beginning
great preparations for the celebration
for the Chinese New Year, which be-
gins January 23. Big orders for Ian
terms, firecrackers, sweetmeats and
other edibles dear to the Chinese pal
ate have been ordered from the big
Chinese merchants in Portland.
Boys or girls or attractive young
ladies wanted-If you have only few
spare hours, you can employ them
profitably and earn pocket money if
you want to give your entire time to
the work You can earn nice living.
The best of it is, you don't need any
money to start. A complete outfit
free. P. 0. Drawer No. 999, Buffalo,
Y. N.
Asa B. Tompson, the we'll known
Butter creek cattleman, was brought
to this city Saturday evening suffering
from severe case of typhoid-pneu-
monia. From the train he was taken
to the hospital. Mr.. Tompson has
been i'll several weeks, and his present
sickness is the result of a relapse
which he suffered few days ago.
East Oregonian.
E. K. Henry of Milton. while on
bis way to o.Walla Walla the other day,
stood off two youthful highwaymen,
who, in regular thug style, command
ed him to halt and throw up his
| hands. Mr.. Henry refused to obey
the mandate of the young desperadoes
and went after them in manner that
meant business. The youths fed and
Henry proceeded to Walla Walla and
notified the officers.
Antonio Apache, fullblood Apache
Indian, has been in Pendieton for sew
eral days to secure few representa-
tives of the Umatilla reservation for
an Indian settleme rent near Los Angeles.
He is associated with H. E. Hunting
ton, who controls street car system
| in Los Angeles. Because of the large
number of tourists who visit California
every year efforts must be made to
provide novel attractions.
| Trouble is being had with the Greek
section gang at Barnhart station.
Yesterday morning the sheriff's Office
received message to the effect that
| the Greeks had made threats against
| the life of Section Foreman M. v.
Cooper, though so far no actual vio-
lence has occurred. The trouble is
over the refusal of the railroad COM
pany to provide passes for the men
after having discharged them.
Rev. and Mrs George T. Ellis are
/ in the city, visiting at the home of
their son, W. Fl. Ellis. Rev. Ellis is
at present pastor of the Baptist church
at Athena, in which he has a rapidly
growing congregation. His work in
Baker City during 13 years of faithful
service endeared him to all classes
here. He and Mrs. Ellis are kept busy
receiving visits from old friends and
| parishioners Baker City Maverick.