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The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1909-05-14
Eighth Grade Examinations.

Final eighth grade examinations are
being held in the different schools
throughout the county. being finished
today. The larges. class since the in.
auguration of the present system, is
being examined. The exact number
is not known. but it is more than l40.
All the papers will be in the hands of
the county superintendent by Tuesday
of Dext week, and the work of grading
the manuscripts will be undertaken
that day,
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1909-05-14
LICENSE IS GRANTED
Provisions of Soft Drink Ordinance
Criticized-License for Soft Drinks
in Drug Stores Excepted.

Charles Grant, of the "Corner" near
beer saloon was granted his license by
the city council, which met in special
session Tuesday evening. He was
represented before the council by his
attorney, Fl. l. Watts.
At special meeting of the council
on the evening of May 7, John Stanton
was granted license under the pro-
visions of tie new ordinance. Mr..
Grant made no application for license
at that meeting. He later deposited
with the city recorder the license
money. together with a $3.50 hond
with Moses Taylor and Milt Swaggart
as bondsmen, opened up his place of
business and demanded of the city
officials, license.
The special meeting Wednesday eve-
ming was attended by all members of
the council. with the exception of
Councilman Tompkins. In present
ing Grants application, Attorney
Watts questioned the validity of the
new ordinance licensing beverages
sold in compliance with the
local option law, saying that if Grant
was not given license he would at
once begin suit against the city, to
test the ordinance and also for dam
ages. He cited case that had gone
to the Alabama supreme court. Coun-
Gilman Wilson said that while he did
not fear tho result of damage suit
in the least, like Attorney Watts, it
was a question In his mind whether
or not the licensing of soft drinks was
constitutional.
Recorder Richards participated in
the discussion and contended that if
the present ordinance was not founded
on sufficient basis for enforcement
when it came to the point of granting
or not granting license to an indi.
vidual, the ordinance should be re-
pealed, and one enacted that would
serve the purpose intended. AS city
magistrate, he wanted an ordinances
that would stand behind his offioia
duties aud requirments. He said tina
Grant had not made application a
the special meeting on May 2, hi
place of business had been ordere
closed; chat he (6rant) later dsposite
license money and bond, opened u
for business and served notice on tt
: city officials that he was ready for b
license. 1t looked to him like it Wi
: Grant telling the city what he wou
do; not the CITY making known to Graz
what be should do.
,, The motion was then made to graz
The license, Councilman Johns(
alone voting no. On motion, Recor'
er Richards was instructed to proou
copy of the Pendleton near beer o
dinanoe.
The alleged discriminating prov
sions Of ordinance No. III, which al
receiving criticism, read as follows:
Section 1-"It shall hereafter b
unlawful for any person or persons t
sell, vend or dispose of any beverage
of any kind, within the corporate lin
its of the city of Athena, Umatill
County, Oregon, in less quantitie
than one gallon, without first havinI
obtained license therefor from sait
city of Athena"
Section 7-"Provided that the pro
visions of this ordinance shall not b
construed TO require drug stores, sell
ing ice cream, lemonade, etc., to tax
out license. ?"
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1909-05-14
Simon Nominated.

Joseph Simon for mayor and the
entire assembly ticket with the excep-
tion of w. W. Banks for councilman
from the Second ward, and e. O.
MeaIs, from the Third ward, were
nominated by large pluralities in the
republican primary election of Port
land Saturday. Mr.. Simon has defeat
ed both sides of the river and has de-
feated A. q. Rushlight for the nomi
nation by 1881 votes. Mr.. Simon'l
majority over all candidates was 887
Rushlight is second. with Mcdonnell
third and Bailey in fourth place.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1909-05-14
Quartet Invited TO Sing.

The Pendleton male quartet has been
invited TO sing at the big farmers pic
mic, which is to be held in Athena,
May 22. County School Superintend-
ent Weiles, leader of the quartet, Is
in receipt of the invitation aud is now
endeavoring to get the other members
together. The invitation has not yet
been accepted. East OIegonian.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1909-05-14
Ogle BUYS Home.

/H. +. johnson off cial weather
observer for the city Of Pendleton, has
sold his handsome residence property
on Jackson street to b. f. Ogle, Of
Athena. The latter will move his
family to this city and take possession
about May 20. The consideration is
said to have been $4,000. East Ore
gonian.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1909-05-14
Drowned Chief Ia Found.

v The body Of Chief Hoosis- mox- mox
fdf the fast disappearing Palouse tribe
of Indians, who was drowned near
Cayuse, Thursday. has been recovered.
1t was found lodged against some drift
about mile below the crossing where
he lost his life. The dead chief was
past IS years of age.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1909-05-14
Taggart's Sale.

4 beginning tomorrow and continuing
for 10 days, 7. NJ. Taggart & Go. will
conduct their annual spring sale aud
cut prices will be in vogue during
that period on the entire stock The
goods will be marked at the regular
selling price and also at the annual
spring sale selling price. 80 that buy
ers will know exactly what they are
saving on each purchase.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1909-05-14
Big Automobiles.

1.-TWO big automobiles, loaded with
Walla Walla enthusiasts, arrived in
town last evening for the purpose of
meeting the Thomas pathfinder here.
The Thomas car left LaGrande yester
day morning, but from reports receiv-
ed here last evening had not then
passed through Meacham.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1909-05-14
Freewater Land $7OO An Acre.

/\Land values III the Freewater dis
trict are constantly increasing. Two
sales have been made this week, one
consisting of 23 acres, a part Of the
Ragsdale tract, for 1926 an acre, the
other being part Of the Brown ranch,
at Babcock crossing for 800 an acre.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1909-05-14
Grocery for Weston.

%Lester O'Harra. who came to Athena
two years ago to take charge Of the
Pacific Coast Elevator company's
business, but who has lately been en-
ployed as salesman at Taggart's, has
resigned his position and gone TO
Weston. where he will engage in the
groc cry business.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1909-05-14
Card of Thanks.

10 those who 30 kindly administered
many acts of help and sympathy at
the time of the death of my husband,
| wish to express my grateful appre-
citation and heartfelt thanks.
Mrs. J. 9. Stamper.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1909-05-14

Total l14.UU
The committee having in charge the
matter of securing the park, reported
that it had been successful in procur-
ing funds to secure the property and
that it would be held in trust and used
for park purposes only, until the city
could take il over. Nine. of Athena g
business men placed their names on a
joint note for 1867, the cost of the
park, and secured the amount at the
First National Bank.
Oh motion, Mr.. Miller, who seour-
ed the subscription to the advertising
fund, was rendered vote of thanks,
as was also the men who signed the
joint note.
The Association membership fee
was placed at 81, and dues at 25 cents
per month. The Association will meet
next Tuesday evening.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1909-03-17
Whisky Medicines.

The temperance press is emphasfz-
ing the danger to the home in the
use Of medicines which are loaded
with whisky or alcohol. In this re-
spect, as we'll as in the remarkable
character of their cures, DR.. Pierce's
medicines differ from other prenar-
.ations. Dr.. Pierce's Golden Medical
Discovery for the cure of weak
stomach. dyspepsia, Indigestion. bill
lousness land bowel derangements
and 'Favorite Prescription" for wo-
mans arrangements and weakness
contain no alcohol. Their full in
gradients are printed on the bottle
wrappers, therefore they are NOT So
cret or patent medicines. Write 70
DR.. r. V. Pierce, Buffalo, n. Y for
free booklet giving list of medicinal
roots from which these remedies are
extracted by the use of triple-refnad
SIycerIne; also the eminent medical
writer's who recommend their ingra-
dents for the cure of the diseases
for which these medicines are adj
vised. 'O
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1909-03-17
A KILLING IN CALHOUN.
Oyerseer Shot Negro Because of Bad
Treatment of Mule.

Coroner w. A. Many of Calhoun
county was called to Williamsburg
Saturday afternoon to hold an in
quest over the dead body Of a negro
named Allen Bell.
The facts leading up TO the killing
as brought out by the investigation
of the corOner's jury was to the eff
feet that Saturday morning the ne
gro Bell whipped a mule very bad,
and Mr.. J. A. Reeves, the overseer
on the place, said something to him
about the matter at the noon hour
while the stock were being fed.
? The negro became very mad and
made insOlent remarks to Mr..
Reeves, and also gathered up large
stick and struck at him. Mr.. Reeves
pulled his pistol and fired. Two
shots were fired, the first one going
wild and the second one killing him
instantly.
The coroner's jury exonerated Mr..
Reeyes.-Edison News.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1909-03-17
THE TEXAS DROUTH.
1t Is Said to BE impossible for That
State to Make a Full Cotton Crop.

1t Is Said to BE Impossible for That
State to Make Full Cotton Crop.
1t is reliably reported that the
long winter drouth in Texas which
has not yet been broken will make
lit impossible for that state to make
anything like a full cotton crop this
year. This being true the cotton
trade is already talking about higher
prices for cotton next season. I'm
doubtedly prices have been low
enough this winter, and if prices are
not to advance the prospects OF the
cotton growers Will be anything but
bright
With the Texas drouth and the
boil weeyils extending their work of
destruction in Louisiana and Missfs-
sippi it does seem that a big croD
in 1903 is unlikely, no matter if a
full acreage is planted again. But
IS it not strange that We have to
depend on Providence to cut of the
crop and save the farmers from
bankruptcy? 1t does seem that the
growers would voluntarily reduce
their acreage in cotton, increase
their food supply crops and thereby
get more money for their cotton and
more independence on the farm. II
would be a splendid idea for all cot
ton growers to cut down the cotton
acreage this year and prevent the
possibility Of an oyersupply. Cot
ton looks good at - cents. but if
/ Wpa kCDS a mans haclyh1,, o. q
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1909-03-17
Railroads Suffer.

The cyclone then struck near the
water tank on the Central railroad
and the freight depot of the Geor-
gia Florida and Alabama railroad.
Freight cars were overturned and
tracks blocked
The roof of the G. f. & A. freight
depot was pagtly blown off, the roof
Of the Cuthbert Wholesale Grocery
Co. was blown entirely off and the
large stock of merchandise exposed
to terrific rain which followed the
cyclone; residences near the Western
cemetery were blown down and dam
aged; the cyclone then kept pretty
we'll up Depot street, almost com
pletely Wrecking a portion Of that
street and damaging many houses
and stocks of goods; it then struck
the southeastern and eastern section
of the public square, completely de-
mOlishing some stores and business
houses
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1909-03-17
PRAYED FOR THE CYCLONE
To Come and Change Hearts of Peo-
pie, and After the Storm Cuth-
bert Polk Hold praiee Service.

bert Folk Held Praise Service.
A Cuthbert dispatch to the At
lanta Georgian says
Some OF the people say the cy-
clone was a visitation Of Gods
wrath on Cuthbert for it's wicked
ness. A revival has been in
progress at the Methodist church for
two weeks, and they say the good
women have tasted and prayed to
God to send the earthquake and the
cyclone to Waken the people. An
immense crowd was at the church
when the storm broke over the city.
When word reached the church of
the awful wreck and ruin, and the
appalling property loss, the preach
'er made a strong appeal to the peo-
pie, and in the darkness cries and
Isupplications went up to God min
gIed with shouts Of victory. Next
day praise service was held that
God had answered their prayer and
melted the stony hearts Of the peo-
; pie.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1909-03-17

busy repairing damages, moving
goods, clearing out wreckage and
the like.
The loss is complete with many.
who are reduced to poverty; espe-
cially is this true with many negro
families. Those who are able will
go to work at once and rebuild. A
relief fund was quickly gotten under
way for the help of the poverty
stricken and destitute.
People Were at Church.
A revival service had been in
progress several days and many peO-
pie who reside in the business sec
ton of the town, where the cyclone
was severest, were at the meeting.
They heard the crash of the cyclone
and falling of buildings during a
song service, but kept right on sing
ms,
Minister Went Right On.
The minister who was conducting
the services went right on with the
revival. The benediction was even
given, and still the people knew
nothing of the extent of what had
/ happened.
When the people did get home,
about 8 o'clock, they found their
stores and homes gone. All of the
doctors, every one of them happen
ing to be at church at once, pro-
cured lanterns, for everything was
in total darkness, and began a Wig
orous search for the dead and
wounded.
A Picture of Devastation.
Scores of Dawson people have
been to Cuthbert to see the work of
/ the tornado, and all report that the
town presents an awful spectacle.
Wreckage and debris blown
about as if chaff, scantlings blown
into houses, freight cars turned
over and brick houses leveled, thou
sands of dollars worth of goods sat
urated with water, streets blocked
with trees uprooted, persons injured
land others dead, in addition to the
many damaged houses, are sights
they beheld.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1909-03-17
Swept All in It's Path.

After blowing through the bust
ness section it went through the
northeastern section of the city,
near the Old county Jail. taking
other negro houses and completely
demolishing them, besides badly
damaging others.
Preceding the cyclone a red fire
like look was apparent and a deep
rumbling sound was heard. 1t came
suddenly and did its destructive
work in like manner. The wires Of
the Western Union. the telephone
company and the electric light plant
were all put out Of commission, and
Cuthbert was in complete darkness,
as well as in a measure shut out
from the outside world.
People soon heard of the destruc-
tive work, and responded to the help
Of those killed and injured many
sitting up and working the entire
night in the rain. In addition to
the several houses destroyed in An
drewyille and in the northeastern
section owned and occupied princi-
pally by negroes, the following bus
mess houses were completely blown
down:
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1909-03-17
a Picture of Devastation.
BORROWED TWELVE BOTTLES.
Exchange of Courtesies Between the
President and Charleston Editor.

President and Charleston Editor.
1t ought to be settled whether
Deacon HemphilI of Charleston Dor
rowed those Messages and Papers"
from Judge Taft, or whether it was
the judge who was the borrower. It
mas been stated one way in the New
York Tribune and the other way in
the New York Press. Both accounts
agree that the books were returned
10 their owner packed in a box la
belled - Bots. Dry Gin" But it
makes a difference whether the
books were packed in Charleston or
Washington.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1909-03-17
EXCURSION FARES

To birmingham, Ala, and Return
Via Central of Georgia Railway.
Account National Dental Associa-
ton March 31st-ApriI 2nd, 1909,
excursion tickets will be on sale
March 29th, goth and for trains
scheduled to reach Birmingham be-
fore l p. m. of March 31st, 1909.
Tickets will be good to leave Biz
mingham returning up to and in
Guiding, but not later than midnight
of April 4th, 1909.
For further information in regard
to total rates, schedules, sleeping
car service, etc, apply to nearest
ticket agent.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1909-03-17

Suffered day and night the tor
ment of itching piles. Nothing
helped me until l used Doan's Oint-
ment. 1t cured me permanently" -
Hon. John r. Garrett, mayor Girard,
Ala.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1909-03-17

Many ills come from impure blood.
Can't have pure blood with faulty
digestion, lazy liver and sluggish
bowels. Burdock Blood Bitters
strengthens stomach, bowels and liv-
er, and purifies the blood.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1909-03-17
Stock of goods of }. B. McWil-

Stock of goods of }. B. McWil-
liams.
On the public square besides the
Jacobs and Taylor's the store OF
Martin Shoe Co., A Jones, Stan
fords drug store, Martins ware
house, Martins residence, Bank OF
Randolph, Judge Worrill's law office,
Curry's store and stables were badly
damaged.
The warehouse sheds of T. a.
Bass were blown down, the store of
j. c. Graham completely wrecked,
as also that of J. E. Martin, Gum
& Shaffer, Martins warehouse,
Wards blacksmith shop, Dr.. Bald
wins Office and other houses in that
direction.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1909-03-17
TORNADO WAS TERRIBLE
Cuthbert Swept by Furious Cy-
clone and Almost Demolished.
AWFUL PICTURE OF DEVASTION

The Dearly Tornado Killed Seven,
Wounded Many Others and Wiped
Scores of Dwellings and Store
Houses Off the Face of the Earth.
Loss With Many Is Complete, and
Numbers Are Reduced to Poverty.
A terrific cyclone struck Cuthbert
about 9 o'clock last Tuesday night,
causing the loss of thousands of
dollars to property and the loss Of
seven lives.
The path of the cyclone was
about three hundred yards wide and
struck the town in the southwestern
portion known as AndreWvilIe, ploW-
ing its way through in a north
easterly direction. In AndreWyille
proper forty or fifty houses were
completely demolished and six ne
groes lost their lives, and several es-
capped with broken limbs and bruises.
These people are reduced to absO-
lutte poverty, as they lost everything
they had.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1909-03-17
Monument Blown Down.

wins office and other houses in that
direction,
Monument Blown Down.
The pretty confederate monument
in the park, located in the center
of the public square, was blown
down, and nearly every tree in the
park leyeled to the ground or up
rooted Several handsome monu-
ments in the cemetery were blown
down.
Trees were uprooted in and near
the path, and many trees, telephone
and electric poles were twisted off
like pine stems. Awnings nearby
to stores and business houses were
blown down, glasses smashed, and
damage done by rain and wind.
The Daniel residence, Moye's gin
merry, Western Union Telegraph Office
and others also suffered by damage.
Blown into a Well.
A negro man, whose home was
blown away in that part of the city
known as AndreWville, was missing.
and was later found dead, having
been blown down into his we'll.
The only white person who was
seriously hurt was Mr.. j. H. Farm
er, whose home was swept away.
He was badly injured, but at last
accounts was still alive, though
in a dying condition. Mr.. Farmers
residence was blown completely
away, and he was struck by flying
timbers, his leg broken and serious
internal injuries received. He is
photographer, and is well-knOWn in
Dawson, having once lived here.
Miss Alice Price and Mrs. Rosa
McDufie were badly hurt in Mrs.
McDufIie' house, which was blown
away They will recover.
Many were found fastened under
the mass Of debris, but were not
injured more than having broken
arms or few scratches on the face.
Cars Blown of of Tracks.
About twenty or thirty cars be-
longing to the Central and the G. f. /
& A. railroads were blown off the |
tracks. Some of them were loaded
with guano and other freight, which
was scattered promiscously and |
badly damaged.
Flagman Matthews, a white man,
who was in a caboose on the G. +. |
d a. railroad, was badly injured by
his caboose being blown over.
The Loss Is 100000.
1t is hard to estimate the damage
to property, but, according to the
Cuthbert Leader, conservative esti-
mates place it in the neighbOrhood |
Of 100000, depending largely upon
the amount of damage done to the
stocks of goods in stores which were
completely wrecked.
BY actual count 2S6 frame build
ings were wrecked and twenty-five
brick buildings fell before the angry
wind.
The people have grasped the stu
alton, and hundreds Of Workmen are
The daily sentinel., 1909-04-26

Don't 1t make o
he the first and only that has
that no such overtues being made?
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Van Horns. s5i Main.
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town not long since and stated that and who
ode Of of the churches back preached
subject Theaes
that the
under
Abraham
people who
Lincoln
is
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Two other
by Mayor Wentworth the of Ninth
that
mnsraon
as well
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Theodore Roosevels
is
all
of
hun
considerable
which
it
Teddy who writing it
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did he lose win in his big Old Hutch
question
Judgment is that he
asked by nearly
It is Questionable indeed whether
e that f he s de eea the 9 p1sG r Me as nos
public -
county district by the 1of-
fat road has begun to bear fruit already This
sbds that they can st secure from Uncle Sam This campaign
and win bear abundant
As realize
ing to treat squarely fairly
important work of the city which
that % @ e Selesrssd a vs % big 0G 3 s
tha hested n to sse such ehe rps e nte e
cover curiosity 80 e ~ "
made D0R ION int it make You you smile lust lit little & bit
dua to @ pn the first and only one that has been
that no such oveures being made9
work was oD Of e mo @ @ eay9hs G S s re-
minisaon Mayor
as well other.
The fact
not legally appoint the
occasionally delight seeing how badly It can
o5 @ , Pr officers the The predictions
Mt ardins Ae OF
Some type
played receipts e n os t A1sses @ 50 aS %fep
Saturday night and l suna @ mistakes as VIII pro-
false alarm Saturday night
.s ss s !ss sS5s!sn al ana ,s
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Observer Hardinge will be excused all s,
duce the weather of Saturday night and Sund
The daily sentinel., 1909-04-26

Headquarters for foreign and Go.
mestic cigars al Cameron's, All Main
street. -.
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having
the
the royal would
would be there The strange of the shooting
Moore
ad journal of and heavy
greatly surprised Is the
World?
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New England's Undoing

unbelievable when recalls the fierce tan debates
before in the history of the
sail proe
beenso have
with
O the
he
England
that west-the
learned
the dollars of their pockets and putting them back
OF what protective tariff has been doing for them that Sen
think that
a
OF
England Il
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the
greed for office e
The daily sentinel., 1909-04-26

The
is did he wheat?
broke The
did
judgment be
cannot is
asked by nearly who keeps
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Van Horns. SIS. Main.
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Tents. wagon covers, whips. har-
ness, iron fence. iron gates at Nc
carys-
The daily sentinel., 1909-04-26

Get your developing. and finishing
done ut Lutesf Music Store and be
sore OF the best possible results
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% IT IS very indeed whether the ansaloon couneme
once n0n time upon an Their leaders fought
al that they desire the
public ement.
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a
Summing.
lecheous old
under world