The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1907-09-13

CEMENT company will open three
night engagement at the Athena Opera
House commencing Thursday. Sept. 19.
An infant of Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph
La Rogue, residents of the reservation,
died after a short illness, and was
buried in the Athena cemetery yester-
day.
Subjects at the Church of Christ
next Lords day. Morning: "Jesus
and the Law of Moses" Evening /:
Better Than Sacrifice. A welcome
to all.
lNLittle Ruth Rothrock suffered the
fracture of her arm yesterday while
performing on roller skates. This is
the second time the limb has been set
by, DR.. Sharp
n Mr.. Emery LaHue exhibits some
hihe potatoes grown in his garden on
| the west side that would rank we'll
with any agricultural display. They
| can't be beaten.
A fine line of the latest thing in
ribbons, plaids, children's hair rib
bons, neck ribbons etc., also the nohby
new veilings at Mrs. Lille Miller's
millinery store.
Miss Edna Strahl, of Moro, formerly
head milliner at Mrs. Miller's milli-
merry establishment in this city, is ex-
pected to visit friends in Athena Sat-
urday and Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. F. g. Lucas drove up
to their mountain ranch Sunday. Mr..
Lucas intends to move his family to
the ranch as soon as he can build
house to reside in.
Dades Little Liver Pills keep the
system clean, the stomach sweet.
Prompt relief for headache aud bill.
liousness. Good for all the family.
Pioneer Drug Store.
n J. W. Hopper was up from Pine
Greek ranch Wednesday with load of
fine pears which were handled by Tag
gart. Mr.. Hopper says the Freewater
packing houses are buying heavily on
apples.
Freewater Times: Mrs. Wall and
Mrs. Theodore Danner were visitors
with their brother, J. w. Muir, last
week. These ladies are from Athena,
and while here bought their yearly
supply Of peaches.
Mrs. Mary Plamondon, who has
been visiting at the home of her son,
DR.. j. d. Plamondon, returned to her
home in Salem Tuesday. She was ac-
companied as far as Pendleton, by the
doctor and his wife.
DR.. H. G. Curry eye sight specialist
of Walla Walla who has made regular
visits to Athena during the past five
years will make his next professional
visit on Tuesday, Sept. "a for one day
only at Hotel st. Nichols.
Mrs. Chas. Gay and family will re-
turn to Athena this week and take up
residence for the winter. Mr.. Gay will
remain at Cayuse and Thorn Hollow
wheat stations a while longer to re-
ceive wheat at those points.
N Mayor McCorkell of Briggson P. o.
accompanied by Mrs. MoCorkell. came
to town Wednesday bringing load of
rosy, red mountain apples. He found,
as all mountain ranchers do, a ready
market for his product in Athena.
Mrs. Rockwell Carey, who is visiting
her mother and sister here, was a
guest at the John Gross home in Walla
Walla this week. She will return to
her home in Portland tomorrow, after
pleasant visit of a month in Athena.
In honor of the 25th wedding ami
versary of MIR. and Mrs. Henry
Schmitt, party of friends congregat-
ed at their fine home west of town
Sunday, and enjoyed pleasant day.
A sumptuous dinner was served by
Mrs. Schmitt.
Mrs. David Taylor has received the
sad news of the critical illness of her
brother, William Gerking, at his home
near Tekoa. Wash. His death was
hourly expected at last reports. Mr..
Gerking was visitor to relatives here
some months ago.
At meeting of the Ladies' Aid So
ciety of the Methodist church. held
Wednesday afternoon, Mrs. H. O..
Worthington was elected president;
Mrs. s. F. Sharp vice. president; Mrs.
VIM. Tompkins. treasurer and Mrs. Al
Booher. secretary.
TX Miss Ruth McElroy is reported i'll at
fher home near Cambridge, Idaho.
Miss McElroy has long been sufferer
from rheumatism, and it is presumed
that the old trouble has again assailed
her. She has host of friends here
who regret her sickness.
Weston Leader: Mrs. II. B. Nelson
has left her Franklin county home
stead for a visit with her daughter,
Mrs. v. II. Chastain. at Lewiston,
Idaho. She is recovering from the
effects of runaway accident in which
she sustained broken arm.
Mrs. A. ]. Willaby was taken very
i'll Saturday night at her home on
Jefferson street. and the services OF DIR.
Sharp were required. After several
hours severe suffering, the lady was
relieved and is now able to be about