The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1911-12-01

FORWARD TO his approaching marriage
as being the opportune ktjme ito even
up old scores. he fooled them by hay
ing secret wedding and spiriting
bis bride away on honeymoon trip.
/ Elmer and Lee johnson. members Of
the Athena Band. returned Wednes-
day from Spokane, where they played
with the mounted Pendleton Cowboy
band at the National apple show. The
boys report jolly time and have some
amusing incidents to relate.
Mr.. and Mrs. George Gerking have
returned from weeks visit with
| their parents. MIR. and Mrs. J. N. B.
Gerking at Laidlaw, Crook county.
That section of Oregon is improving
fast as q result of the advent of the
railway lines through Central Oregon.
Julius A. Frazier, brother Of Mrs.
s. F. Sharp of this city, died at his
home in Pendleton Saturday morning
as the result of hemorrhage Of the
stomach. He was aged A years and
| had been in i'll health for several
months. Funeral services were held
Sunday.
Mrs. David Taylor entertained the
pupils Of her Christian church Sunday
school class at her home Wednesday
afternoon. The boys played bali on
the lawn and otherwise amused them
selves. A dinner, such as only Mrs.
Taylor can serve. made glad the hearts
Of the youngsters.
Clarence Burden is down from Lind.
WASH, on visit to relatives and
friends in Athena and vicinity. Clar-
ence has been engaged in farming near
Lind for several years. He and his
father own a tract Of wheat land and
he reports short crops this year~ in
his section Of the country.
The Sunshine Club met at th e'home
of Mrs. w. e. Vollmel Thursday,
November 20. There was a good at
tendance of members, with one visit
or. Mrs. Hammond, of Helix, present.
A delicious luncheon was served by
the hostess at 8 80 pollock. soon after
which all left for their several homes.
Mr.. and Mrs. John r. King went |
over to Waila Walla yesterday. from
their home near Weston. Mrs. King, |
Who has been in ill health for some
time, entered hospital for medical
treatment and will probably remain |
for sometime. The children are visit
ing at the home of Mr.. and Mrs. ". |
j. King. near town.
d. FL. Mansfield has purchased an
interest with Taylor g. LeGrow 10
the Athena Meat market and will
move his family from Walla Walla
to this city. Hardy" has had con-
siderable experience in the stock bus
mess and has host OF friends in Ath-
ena and vicinity who will be glad to
learn that he is coming back to the
old town to live.
Wines are the staples in family liq-
ours. Bert Cartano carries a large
and varied stock of select vintages.
S1.50 per gallon, you can get choice
Tokay. Muscat, Angelica, Sweet Ca
tawba or Port. These are California; g
best product and give satisfaction
wherever used. Call at the Red Front
for the best and purest liquors.
Mrs. Charles Wilson's house on the
reservation was broken into by un-
known parties the other day and two
SSits Of mems clothing stolen. The
house was thoroughly ransacked by
the thieves, int only the clothing was
taken. Trunks were broken open and
bureau drawers were rifed. Officers
have as yet found no clue that would
lead to the arrest of the thieves.
In card to the Press from Mr.. and
Mrs. Victor Mcdonald, it is learned
hat they are now in San Francisco,
Ind enjoying their trip. going sight
eeing every day in their car, which
hey drove and shipped from their
lome in Walla Walla. They state
hat the city is much built up since
heir last visit, but business IN the
metropolis is dull, 10000 houses be-
ng reported empty at the present
ime.
The subject Of Mr.. Meldrum's g free
eoture next Wednesday evening will
10 New Zealand. This promises to be
me of the most interesting and in
tructive Of the series, giving an in
light into the progressive and model
overnment OF that faraway island,
nd in contrast. depicting an actual
oene of cannibal feast. The leo
ure last Wednesday evening on the
Philippine Islands. was we'll attended
md gave much information regard
ng the islands.
The tig Warren Shorts q Co.'s fea-
ure Moving Picture Show, on account
i an open date, will show at the
Athena Opera house Monday and Tues
lay nights. December 4th and 9Th.
IN Monday they will put on the Big
]heyenne Round Up in which Roose-
'elt took part. showing bucking Iron
hos. rope-spinning ani trick riding
" Sioux Indians. Tuesday the Jesse
Tames Pictures. showing all the dar-
ng deeds of the famous James Gang.
1heee pictures were taken in Missouri.
u the very grounds where the gang
ived. Five reels each night, starti ng }
& o'clock; two hours show. Special
rices. 10 and 30 cents.
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