The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1911-12-15

Inc c0ndit1on or J. NJ. Ferguson
father of w. s. Ferguson, has made /
change for the worse and but littl'
hope is now entertained for bis recov.
cry. His sen, DIR. Ferguson of The
Dalles is constantly at his bedside.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ellis Pinkerton. who
have been visiting friends and rela.
Iives at Weston for several days from
their home in southern Oregon, were
guestesat the home of Mr.. and Mrs.
Fred Pinkerton in this CITY Tuesday.
Little Max Newsom gave the neigh
borhood about his home scare Tues
day, when he was discovered perched
upon the roof of the house. He was
rescued by the doctor. and didn't seem
any the worse from his daring exploit.
DR.. J. e. Sharp. the new dentist,
will have offices In the old postoffice
building. Carpenters are making al
terations in the interior. and attention
will be directed to thorough cleaning
and renovation of the rooms through
out.
J. r. Ter ba met with an accident
while operating a woodsaw Tuesday,
that aysresult in the loss Of fore
finger on the left hand. His hand
came in contact with the circular saw
which penetrated the finger joint
nearly through the bone.
The basket social at Lamar school
house Wednesday night, given by the
Farmers Union local, was very much
of success. Nineteen baskets sold
netted $47,45, one basket bringing
$5. 80. The proceeds will be used to
defray expenses of the Christmas tree.
A unique bill of fare has been ar
ranged by the ladies of the Christian
church for their Conundrum supper
at the MoEwen building tomorrow
evening. commencing at i've O'Clock.
Don't fail to be on hand and enjoy the
fun and the strange and unusual dish
es.
The Pendleton Commercial Associa-
tion endorsed the proposed West UNA
tilla Extension at special meeting
Wednesday evening. Resolutions were
adopted urging the expenditure OF
reclamation funds in Oregon and full
protection of rights Of upper river
users.
Louie LaBraohe was in town
Wednesday for the first time in sever
al weeks. Louie is making prepara-
tions to engage in hog raising on
quite an extensive scale. He now has
q herd of go head. quartered on what
he expects to make the finest hog
ranch in Umatilla county.
By a vote of 38 in favor of licensing
saloons to IL against. the town OF
Adams has joined the list of wet
towns in the county. At the city
election, Frank Wallan was elected
mayor; Bert Kirby, treasurer; i. A.
Lieuallen, recorder; X. M. Whitley.
9. Gem mel, f. Martin aud J. Vim.
counoilmen.
The Program for Friday and Sat-
urday at the Dreamland Theater;
Hills Sister Law" Biograph.
2.-"Cirole CPS Wedding Present.. /"
Essanay. 3.-"On the Mexican Boz
der" Lubin. Sunday; IA Tale
of the Sea-" Seligs. 2.-"The Try
out" Edison. 3.-"A Clever Do
mestic," Pathe.
Wines are the staples in family liq-
ours. Bert Cartano carries a large
and varied stock of select vintages
$1.50 per gallon, You can get choice
Tokay, Muscat, Angelica, Sweet Ga
tawba or Port. These are California's
best product and give satisfaction
wherever used. Call at the Red Front
for the best and purest liquors.
Milt Swaggart has teen recently
adding to his stock of thoroughbred
poultry. Last week he received from
q Salem treeder. three fine White
Orpington pullets Mr.. Swaggart has
some of the best stock in the county.
His pens embrace the best strains OF
Barred Rocks. White Orpingtons. An
couas and White Minoroas.
The father of Mrs. Charles Will
Jams, who resides on the reservation
south of the city, died at his home in
The Dalles recently. For some reason
Mrs, Williams could not be communi-
GATED with either by telephone or tel
egraph, aud did not learn Of her ia
theirs death until after the funeral,
when intelligence came by letter,
9rOwing TO the late trains. the Rick
etts Concert engagement at the Chris
tian church last night was cancelled.
The company was unable to reach
Athena, but appears at Weston to-
night. The members Of the CONNER
cial Association, uncer the auspices
of which the entertainment was to
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