The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1908-03-06

| Forty Eight thousand bushels Of
wheat have just been fought of ]. A.
Baddeley. by the Weston agent Of the
Pacific Elevator company, S. A.
Barnes. O. A. Winn also sold 600 bu-
shells, both loads going at 20 cents
bushel.
| A very interesting session of the
local auxiliary of the Christian Wo-
mans Board of Missions was held
Wednesday afternoon at the home of
Mrs. Fred Boyd. on Fifth street. Mrs.
S. A. Barnes Of Weston. was guest
at the meeting.
The men of the Pendleton Baptist
church have organized mems class.
1t met the other evening. and partook
of Dutch luncheon of weiner wurst,
sandwiches. dill pickles, lettuce and
sauerkraut. OF course. it is to be sup
posed they drank water.
XMrs. E. r. Cox and Mrs. J. d. Pla-
n6ndon attended reception given at
the home of Col. J. 81. Raley, Tues
day evening, in honor of Mr.. and
Mrs. Roy Raley, who were recently
married in Portland. The bride was
formerly Miss Eva Froome.
The little daughter of Mr.. and Mrs..
Frank Tharp is improving. Sunday,
DR.. Blalock of Walla Walla, was CALI
ed. He made an incision in the neck
with the result that quantity of pus
was taken out, since which time the
little one has been much better.
80 Days Trial $1.00 is the offer on
Pinules. Relieves Back ache, Weak
Back, Lame, Back, Rheumatic pains.
Best on sale for Kidneys, Bladder and
Blood. Good for young and old, Sat-
isfaction guaranteed or money refund
ed. Sold by Pioneer Drug Store.
| Jack Weir shipped a carload OF
stock and farm implements to Wash
tucna Wednesday. The shipment was
accompanied by Tom Weir and Tom
Gilkie. The latter, who has been
working at Wright's livery staEle,
viii be employed on Mr.. Weir's farm.
Mr.. and Mrs. Elihu Brock and child
rem late of Maitland, WASH, have been
visiting the past week at the home of
Mrs. Jane Watts in this city. Mr..
| Brock is an cid time resident of this
county, and is moving his family to
Twin Falls, Idaho. where they will
reside.
TX James Henderson, of the Mosgrove
Mercantile company, is expected to ar
rive home Sunday from New York,
where he has been for several months.
Mr.. Armstrong who has been in charge
Of the grocery department will be
transferred to the Mosgrove store at
Waitsburg.
Mrs. L. A. Citizens, who has been
in i'll health all through the winter.
continues to fail. She is now confined
to her bed and but little hope is enter
tanned for her recovery. Mrs. Citizens
had the gripp in the early winter since
which time lung troubleshas been in
evidence.
John Duffy and family came over
from Walla Walla yesterday and went
out to the farm south of town. The
family resided in Wa]la Walla this
winter, where Mr.. Duffy was under
a surgeons care. He is greatly i'm
proved and can walk without assist
anoe of a cane.
president with a beautiful out glass
vase as a token of their love and
friendship, presentation being made
by Mrs. Tompkins. After sumptuous
repast all retired to their homes hav-
ing had most enjoyable time and
wishing their hostess many happy
returns of the day.
Mrs. Lille Miller announces that on
account of the inclemenoy of the wea II
ther, she will postpone her grand open
ing of spring hats till Wednesday and
Thursday of next Noek. when she will
have on display all the latest styles
In street hats. A little later the dress
bats will appear.
| n The little friends of Lawrence
Tharp celebrated his 10th birthday
yesterday afternoon in grand style.
Ten boys were invited, and passed the
afternoon most happily with games
and boyish sport. "A lunch prepared
by Mrs. Tharp. was one of the main
features of the afternoons pleasure.
The home of Mr.. and Mrs. 81. o.
Worthington was the scene of a pleas
ant time Wednesday evening, when
the Ladies Aid of the M. E. church,
about forty in all surprised Mrs. WoT-
thington by coming in for social
time. the occasion being her birth
day. The evening was spent in music
and games. The Aid presented their
| Mrs. R. L. Thompson of this city.
assisted by her sister. Miss Harriet Ed
wards. of Heppner, last Friday even
ing entertained the young ladies of the
Bowknot club. of Weston, with their
escorts. About 20 young ladies aud
i gentlemen drove over and enjoyed de-
| lightful entertainment until late
hour. Refreshments were served be-
fore the party's departure for home.
| Drs. Heisley gave another Of their