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The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1909-11-05
OFFICERS AND COMMITTEES
Commercial Association Holds Annual
Election of Officers.

y There was more ginger sprinkled
around at the meeting of the Athena
Commercial Association Wednesday
evening than has been in evidence for
some time. Nearly every member had
some thing to propose for the good of
the town and corkinR, lively session
was the result The meeting opened
with the election of officers for the
ensuing year. The new officers are:
B. B. Richards, president; j. E.
Froome vice president; J. v. Mitchell
secretary; James Henderson treasurer.
President Richards named his stand
mig committees as follows:
City Interests. T. NJ. J'aggart, T. II.
Beverly, f. B. Boyd.
transportation. Jas. Henderson, N.
A. Miller, Jas. Conley.
County Affairs, Fl. A. Barrett, S.
f. Wilson A. B. McEwen. q. W.
Lockwood j. F. Brown, John Froome,
W. O. Miller.
Education. S. #. Wilson, b. N.
Hawks, H. q. Case.
number of special COMMITTEES were
also appointed. The association de-
cided to meet twice each month dur
ing the winter, the first and third
Wednesday nights in each month.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1909-11-05
5000 ON $3.50 INVESTMENT
DAYTON Furniture Dealer Introduces
Anc0na Chickens.

Homer Samuel, furniture dealer
of Dayton, WASH, has found poultry
rather profitable. In less than Is
months from $3.50 Mr.. Samuel has
netted $183.50 from eggs and the sale
Of chickens, in addition to having
enough eggs to supply his family.
In May, 1908, Mr.. Samuel paid
$3.50 for setting of Anoona eggs
When 4 months old the pullets com
menced laying. Some of these pullet
eggs were set in October. During
this year he sold 800 worth of eggs,
besides reserviDg plenty for table use
A few days ago Mr.. Samuel sold 81
Anoona hens to A. j. Knight for SO. so
each. In addition he sold 10 young
hens, with the understanding that be
was to have half the profits from their
sale, which at The price received for
the others will mean $25.
Mr.. Samuel received $25 in cash
prizes at poultry exhibitions outside
that state, SO that the total receipts
from his experience reach over 5000.
Anconas were recently imported to
this country from Wales, of which
country they are natives.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1909-11-05
To Enforce Laws.

a mass meeting of oitizecs was
held at the county court house We'd
nesday afternoon. The meeting was
held for the purpose of devieing means
to enforce the local option laws,f The
result of the meeting was that 6ounty
commissioners gave assurance Of am
pie funds with which to suppress vio-
lations of the law, and the matter of
enforcement of the law was placed in
the hands of Sheriff Taylor, with the
understanding that he be empowered
to employ additional help other than
his regular deputies. to aid him in
such enforcement.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1909-11-05
A BIG TRACK MEET
County School Athletes will Contest
For Cup Given by Athena
Commercial Association

Professor Case, principal of the
Athena High school, in an address
Eefore the Athena Commercial AS
sooiation Wednesday evening. divulg-
ed plans on which he is working and
|through which he hopes to interest
the schools of the county in big
tracK meet to be held in this city next
spring.
After discussing the matter in a
thorough manner. the Commercial
Association at once took up Professor
Cases proposition and unanimously
voted to purchase silver loving cup.
value $75. which the association will
offer as grand prize to the school
winning the greatest number of points
at the meet.
Track teams from the schools of
Umatilla county will be eligible to
enter all athletic contests scheduled
for the Athena meet. and special
committee has been appointed to inter-
est the schools of the county in the
tig contest.
A committee was also appoin ted by
President Richards of the association,
to select the cup and have it properly
engraved. 1t will be placed on exhi-
bition immediately on its arrival
here
The track and grounds on which
field sports will be held will in all
probability be made at the city park.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1909-11-05
0. R. s N. MAY DOUBLE TRACK
The Dalles is Source of Latest RumOr
Regarding New Plans.

That the o. r. & N. company is
really in earnest in the move to
straighten the track, reduce grades,
make tunnels and otherwise improve
the road between Huntington and
Portland. is evidenced by the filing
! of several right of way suits in the
circuit court at The Dalles. 1t ia
stated in the complaint that the land
is desired for the Strengthening of the
track between Desohutes station and
The Dalles. but according to report
from the latter city, it is believed
that it is really the intention of the
railroad company to double track its
line from La Grande to Portland.
In speaking of the proposed removal
of curves, the Dalles Chronicle says.
While this would be an important
move on the part of the 0. r. & N.
one which would be welcomed by all
travellers on the, road between the
points mentioned, the report is current
here that the railroad company has
still more important move up its
sleeve. that the property ON which
right of way suits have been filed.
is wanted for the purpose of double
tracking the road. From an authen-
tic railroad source the news is received
here that the o. r. & N. will double
it's tracks from LaGrande to Portland.
Were such an improvement made, 1t
would greatly lessen the time now
consumed in the handling of freight
between these two points. Much time
is now wasted, due to the side track
ing for passenger trains as this traffic
is exceedingly heavy, and according tc
the state law, a freight crew As not
allowed to work more than Is hours
without taking rest of eight hours.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1909-11-05
RICHARDS ELECTED
Will Serve On School Board In Place
of Director Jerry Stone Who
Resigned.

" At special school meeting held
Monday for the purpose of electing a
school director to fill the unexpired
term of Jerry Stone, resigned, B. B.
| Richards was the choice of the voters
present. Twenty votes were cast. Mr..
Richards receiving II and Henry
Keen, three votes.
When the name of Mr.. Richards
was placed in nomination. Mr.. g. A.
Barrett, Chairman of the board and
presiding officer of the meeting, called
attention to the fact that as Mr.. Rich
ards was holding the office of school
clerk, his election to the Office of dir
eotor would necessitate the holding Of
another special election for the pur-
pose of choosing new clerk.
Apparently the voters were of the
opinion that Mr.. Richards was the
man needed on the board, and that it
would be an easy matter to select a
clerk. No other nominations we're
made, and the ballot resulted as above
stated.
After the voting was over, Chair
man Barrett spoke in congratulatlng
terms of the efficient services Mr..
Richards had given the district as
clerk.
Adjournment then followed and
neatly all repaired to the high school
recitation room, where Professor Case
explained in detail the methods of
laboratory work and the relative con-
neotion each instrument in the colleo-
tion, contained. To some, many of the
vessels and instruments were familiar
and brought to mind mem cries of the
class room. However, there are
instruments up-to- date, in the Athena
High School collection which back
in the log school house days were up-
known.
One of these more than all the
others attracted particular attention
the wireless telegraph equipment,
which will be in operation when the
class reaches the subject of electricity.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1909-11-05
.James-DOuVIas

Albert James of Walla Walla, and
Miss Ruby Douglas, daughter Of MIR.
and Mrs. Andrew Douglas of Weston,
were married at the residence of Mrs.
=. Brady, the bridegroom's mother on
Sunday afternoon at Freewater in the
presence of few intimate friends and
relatives Rev. ID. O. Sanderson officia-
ting. The young people. who are
we'll known in Freewater and Weston.
left on the evening train for Walla
Walla, where they will reside.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1909-11-05
CHRISTIAN REVIVAL SERVICES
Prominent Evangelist Coming to Athe-
ma Next Week,

4 NOommenolng next Wednesday night
November 10, Rev. A. A. Doak of
Washington will conduct a series of
evangelistio services at the Christian
.church. He is whirlwind. Full of
life, fire, zeal, good sense, wit. pathos.
fact, in fact all those traits that go to
make up great speaker. You simply
cannot afford to miss single service.
/ Neither can your friends. Tell them
iof the meeting. The services will
commence promptly at 1880 each
evening, and will close early. No
long drawn out meetings. Everything
will move flom the word 60. No
waiting. no sleeping. You will enjoy
every minute.
Convention Next Week.
The Umatilla Sub-Distriot Con-
vention and Missionary Rally of the
Christian church will be held in
Athena next week, Monday and Tues
day. Monday evening at 1880 will
be the opening session. The audience
will be addressed by Mrs. Clara q.
Esson state superintendent OF Bible
schools. She is live wire. You
will be interested. Tuesday beginning
at a. m. addresses will be made by
G. H. Hilton, of Milton and A. Nc
Kenzie Meldrum of Pendleton. Rev.
Meldrum will tell of the things he
saw and heard at the Centennial con-
vention.
In the afternoon the c. w. B. M.
session will be held, and at night g.
f. Swander Of Portland, state score
tary will be the speaker.
People of Athena should not lose
this opportunity to hear some good
and inspiring addresses.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1909-11-05
Fall Seeding Better.

According { o leading trainers, a
period of transition is at hand in the
planting of grain crops Of eastern
Washington. The old method of
seeding spring grain is rapidly giving
place to fall seeding Commissioner
q. h. Bowman, who lives in the west
ern part of Columbia county, said last
week that nearly every one is sowing
fall grain, while r. II. Prater reports
the same conditions in the Turner
and Covelio districts.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1909-11-05
To Be SpOtless Town.

Monday began cleanup campaign
in Walla Walla which will last until
the town is spotless. Under the di-
rection of Sanitary Inspector William
q. Gates. Health Officer. E. e. Shaw
and +. s. Hull, chairman of the city
council committee on health and
police, the work was taken up at s
O'Clock. Dump carts and wagons are
being utilized and the whole town is
to be secured.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1909-11-05
Goes to Philinnines.

The four troops of the Fourteenth
cavalry, for long time stationed in
Walla Walla. left Monday night for
San Francisco, on their way to the
Philippines where they have Eeen
ordered for service. Upon their arri-
val in the islands they will relieve
the Sixth cavalry, four troops of
which, in command of Colonel John
Rogers, will he stationed at Walla
Walla. The troops were joined at
Umatilla by the two troops from the
Boise barracks. The famous Four.
teenth cavalry band goes with them.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1909-11-05
Farmers WANG More Money.

According to Portland buyers of
wheat farmers are not Offering their
grain SO freely during recent weeks.
The greater demand has caused many
of them to hold for higher prices, and
according to some of the bigger buyers
they are justified in doing SO from
present conditions. Outside milleIs
are clamoriag for an advance in the
price of patent flour. but the big
millers are not disposed TO put up
quotations because they say that the
small millers simply use their advance
in order to cut values.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1909-11-05
Hunters Have Luck.

u Uhe Athena hunters have returned
home from the Grand Ronde, and were
successful in their quest for venison.
John Stone killed the largest buck
ever brought into Athena. The deer
was monster, weighing 231 pounds
dressed. Three fine bucks fell before
the unerring aim of Will DoEson. and
one was killed by the Press man. All
the boys had good time and will be
ready for next years hunt.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1909-11-05
Pendlet0n Easy.

Pendleton Academy proved easy for
the LaGrande eleven Saturday, when
that team Iomped up and down the
field at will. The visitors were out
cIassed and never made things inter
esting. La Grande made seven touch
downs the final score being, LaGrande
36. Pendleton 0.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1909-11-05
Epworth League Social.

Tuesday evening. the Epworth
League gave the first of its social
meetings for the year. About thirty
gathered at the Methodist parsonage,
and participated in most enjoyable
program Of pleasure and sooiability.
These good times will be repeated on
the first Tuesday of every month.
Mr.. Beverly will lead the Epworth
League Devotional meeting next Sun.
day night.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1909-11-05
Young Girls are Victims.

of headache, as we'll as older women,
but all get quick relief and prompt
cure from DR.. Kings Life Pills. the
worlds best remedy for sick and
nervous headaches. They make pure
blood, and strong nerves and build up
your health. Try them. 25o at all
druggsts
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1909-11-05
Lost a Finger.

/Nittle Richard Cartano had a por-
tion Of his forefinger of the left hand
severed Monday evening. His sister
was cutting kindling with hatchet,
when the little fellow, reaching for
stick got his hand under the hatchet.
The finger was cut in two between tire
first and second joints.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1909-11-05
Oregon WOOlgrOWerS.

Arrangements are nearing compile
tion for entertaining in Pendleton,
November and 10, the largest body
of sheepmen ever gathered in Oregon.
The occasion is the twelfth annual
convention Of the Oregon Woolgrow-
ers' association.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1909-11-05
Blood Poisoning.

Miss Jennie B. Patrick died Sunday
night at Milton from blood poisoning
caused by an accidental gunshot
wound at Colfax, WASH. about year.
ago. She was the daughter of Mr..
and Mrs. q. w. Patrick of Milton.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1909-11-05
A Scalded Bows Shrieks.

horri1ed his grandmother. Mrs. Maria
Taylor, of Nebo KY, who writes that,
when all thought he would die, Buck
lens Arnioa Salve wholly cured him.
InfallIble for Burns. Soalds, Cuts,
Corns. Wounds, Bruises. Cures
Fever sores, Boils Skin EIuptions.
Chilblains, Chapped Hands. Soon
routs Piles. 25o at all druggists.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1909-11-05

\ L. ]. Henderson has resigned his
position as operator for the o. r. 81
n. Co.. and will travel for Portland
firm.
The Washington herald., 1909-03-12
NEGRO HELD FOR GRAND JURY
Man Accused of ASSEMBLING Bertha
Tyler in Jail.
Girl Tells story In Court and Wit
ness Relates story OF Chase.
More Serious Charge.

Howard Sargent. a negro, nineteen year
old. accused Of chasing Bertha Taylor,
fourteen years old. into an alley on Mon
day night last and beating her. spent last
night in the District jail.
He was committed in default OF SOU
bond for the action Of the grand jury.
The negro entered a plea OF not guilty
at the hearing in Police Court in the
morning. despite his alleged confession
to police OF the Fourth precinct the night
before,
Sargent was identified in court by the
girl. who bore mute testimony OF the
attack in the bruises and marks on her
face. She told the story OF what hap
pened Monday night. and the facts as she
gave them were mistaken IN the cross
examination, except that she admitted t.
the attorney for the defense that she had
been told Sargent confessed before she
Identified him.
District Attorney Baker decided the evil
dencc justified a more serious charge thar
that first lodged against Sargent.
Warren Wister told the court he chased
Sargent several hundred yards and crap
pied with him. Wister said he retreated
when three negroes appeared and took a
hand I'm the fight. Policeman Boyle. who
arrested Sargent. and obtained the con
fesslon. testified the negro admitted at
lacking the girl. but said he only showed
her down and did not strike her with his
fist
The Washington herald., 1909-03-12
HOTEL EMPLOYE A SUICIDE
Thomas Sherratt Turns on Gas and
Then Awaits Death.
Dependency Supposed 20 Be Cause
Complained of Illness and
Went to Room.

His hands folded on HIS chest and
smile on his face. Thomas Sherratt. forty
four years old. was found dead In bed IN
his room at the Burdine Hotel 107 Sixth
street northwest. about li:30 o'clock last
night. The room was fun OF gas. which
flowed from an open Jet.
A window which the man usually opened
before retiring was closed. and the door
was locked on the inside. II Is believed
Sherratt committed suicide. but no mo-
tive has been advanced for his supposed
dependency. The coroner has been noti-
fed. and win probably issue certificate
Of death to-day.
She"ratt had been employed az the hotel
for four years. he held a number Of po-
sitions An the hosiery and was well
known among guests. He went 70 his
room about > O'Clock in the afternoon.
saying he did not feel well About IL
o'clock at night John Turner. a waiter,
detected the Odor OF gas in the hail lead
Ing 20 the room occupied by Sherratt,
Turner notified William Burdine proprie-
tor. and the door 20 the room was forced.
The body was warm, but glance at his
features showed Sherratt was dead.
The police were notified and an ambu-
lance summoned from Emergency Hos
pital. a physician who responded pro-
nOunced Sherratt dead.
The Washington herald., 1909-03-12
LOCAL BRIEFS.

George ". Harbaugh, old resident OF
the District. was buried yesterday afternoon IN
GlenwOod Cemetery.
R B. Creager was yesterday appointed
collector Of the port at Brownsville Tex on rec.
ommendauoa Of Col. Cecil Lyon national commit
teeman from that State.
The funeral OF Thomas F. Pendel
White House usher. who died Wednesday. win be
held az the home. 80; N street northwest this
morning Interment viii be In Gleuwood Cemeterr.
Funeral rites for Peter Bieber. one OF the
oldest residents OF the city. who died AZ The
Rupert Home. in Anacostia "Wednesday. Will 10
held at the home this afternoon at go O'Clock He
vas eghty-nine years old and had lived ia the
District for nearly thirty years.
Results Of recent experiments in the
department Of psychology. Of George washington
ere soon TO be published IN book form. giving Al
those interested chance TO see Just what human In
s,incts are possessed BY the animal world.
The American Society for the Study OF
Alcohol and Other Drug Narcotics wiz hold its
semtannUal meeting at the Raleigh next Weines-
aay, ihursay. ana Friday The society was organ
lied IN $50. and Was the first medical association
in the world 10 take up the study Of alcohol and
diseases following its use
A committee composed Of ]. H. Van
Houten, chairman: Z n Jackson. and Ben C.
Davis. has been appointed by the town council
Of IakonlA Park 10 assess real and personal prop
erty Of the corporation. II has also been decided
% close EFangene avenue at the request OF the
Washington SanitArium Association
Word has been received here OF the
death Of CAPT Albert F. Dixon. general inspector
of machinery Of the navy and senior member Of all
boards on changes IN machinery on the Atlantic
coast. whe died at the Hotel Baynrd. in New York
Wednesday night Notice Of his death vas received
In dispatch al the Bureau Of Navigation
Orders have been issued by the Associ-
ton Of Oldest Inhabitants of the District for 80
badges bearing design made from a reproduction
Of the Washington Monument, the seal Of the
United States, and an eagle, and inscribed with
the words ASSOCIATION Of Oldest Inhabitants D.
c." The letters are in white upon blue back
ground.
AS result Of conviction in Police
Court Of A. F. Doweli retail grocer. on a charge
Of selling milk containing less than 81 PEI cent a
Fat particles Tor which he was fined S. Charles r.
Digs. counsel for the Retail Grocsrs Protective As
sociation. has announced the association intends
fighting tbs prosecution o. retail milk dealers for
the sails of impure dairy products.
The Washington herald., 1909-03-12
HISTORY OF COLONIES TOLD.
Warden Mckee Lectures on Charac-
ter Pictures OF American Life.

Warden Mckee Lectures on Charac-
ter Pictures OF American Life.
''The history of the colonies in North
America is the foundation Of American
literature. and as all literature is depend
ent upon the life and character Of our
individuals. the colonies gave our first
great characters. said Thomas NJ Nc
Kee. warden OF the United States jail.
lecturing before the Hecksite branch OF
Friends in the Friends Meeting House
last night
Warden Mckee took as his subject.
Character pictures from American life. -
and his intimate acquaintance with per-
sons Of national reputation enabled him
TO give an excellent analysis OF public
men and events.
American civilization has given to the
world new character Of people which
no history described" said the speaker.
so, while we have produced the greatest
nation in earth, We have also created
new characters, the product OF great
lives and great service, the one thing in
the history Of liberty against which was
hurled the hatred Of kings and princes"
Interesting anecdotes and fervid eulo-
gies were given Of Washington, Lincoln.
Henry Wilson. Senator and Vice Presi-
dent; Oliver p. Morton. the war gov
ernOr;' Garfield and Phil Sheridan.
Andrew Johnson. James G. Blaine. VIII
lam Mckinley, Daniel Webster. John
Quincy Adams. Thomas B. Reed. Edward
d. Baker, Henry Clay, and Edward NJ.
Stanton.
The Washington herald., 1909-03-12
CIRCUS EEPL0YE STRANDED.
Paul whitaker Tells PitifuI Tale
After Tramp from Richmond.

Paul whitaker Tells PitifuI Tale
After Tramp from Richmond.
Locked in n cell at the First precinct
station. charged with vagrancy. Paul
Whitaker. eighteen years OF age, who
says his mother and stepfather live at fS7
West lssd street. New York City. tells a
pitiful tale OF his journeying since he left
his home 20 travel with side show OF a
circus.
Whitaker was arrested in Pennsylvania
avenue yesterday afternoon BY Detectives
Barbee and Vermillion while seeking
aims
The hoy says he left his home. receiv-
Ing an cffer from a man whom he had
met at Coney Island last summer to give
him position tending a cane-rack with
show which was booked for all the
county fairs in Pennsylvania. the Vir-
ginias. and North Carolina. The show
left Allentown. Pa, on September 8, the
boy told the police
The man. who had promised to give him
$40 a week while on the road and pay all
travelling expenses. refused after they had
been out about a week TO give him more
than half OF the promised compensation
At various intervals during the six months
the boy was with the show he was com
PEELED to pay his own expenses.
When they reached Charleston. s. C.,
about two weeks ago. the owner OF the
show Informed the boy he had lost money
since starting from Allentown. and could
not defray his expenses back 10 New York
City. He left Whitaker without a penny
In his pockets to make his way home the
best way he could. The boy. walking and
rNs4 frrrp F~nfor
Richmond, Va, where he obtained enough
money from a charitable acquaintance TO
hire room and buy food for a week
He started to walk from Richmond
Monday night last and reached this city
yesterday morning.