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The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1912-07-12
Would Encourage Marriage.

Citizens from Aculco, state Of Mexico,
have come to this city, says the Mexi-
can Herald, to complain against the
action of the parish priest who recon-
mends that all men Of manageable
age should marry because II they do
not they are liable to be enlisted by
means of a lottery and made to serve
In tho army.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1912-07-12
A Chinese Puzzle.

Some day ago we published D
conundrum from the Chinese, taken
from Paris contemporary. but as we
have not received the correct answer
we give 1t, together with the original
question. The question ran: Young
! am green, old I am yellow; well
beaten I become compliant; II l ao-
company friend for long, he urges
me to leave him; young am honored.
old I am despised." The answer Ia
STRAW slippers. London Globe.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1912-07-12

An old man who recently passed
away in Whittinsville, Wash, during
all the 88 years Of his life had never
worn stockings-because he hated the
feeling Of them; nor had he worn any.
thing but straw hat, summer and
winter alike, to keep, as he expressed
1t, rain and snow from going down his
neck.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1912-07-12
Met Death In STRANGE Fashion.

A curious fatal accident occurred
the other day in northern France. at
Douai. An engineer was trying O
new motor on the biplane In the shed
belonging to M. Moineaux. the ayia-
tor. His muller caught in the pro-
oeller and wound around the shaft.
dragging the unfortunate man within
reach Of the blades. He was Rcalpsd
and his skull fractured.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1912-07-12
IT CRATES ALL THE NUTMEG
New York Mans Invention VIII Save
Housewife From Grating Of
Flngernalls.

A nutmeg crater that CRATES all the
nutmeg. down to the last scrap. has
been designed by New York man. It
also saves the housewife from grating
off her fingernails and the tips Of her
fingers. The crater proper is circu-
lar and is affixed to a wooden handle
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1912-07-12
WeII.ordered Ljfe.

To do with as few things as we can,
and, as far as we can, to see to 1t that
these things are the work of freemen
and not of slaves; these two seem to
me to be the main duties to be fulfilled
by those who wish to live at once free
and refined. serviceable to others, and
pleasant to themselves.-William Nor.
ria
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1912-07-12
ShIbboIeth.

shibboleth, now taken as meaning
the watchword or slogan Of particu-
lar sect or party, had its origin in
the incident recorded in Judges 8:1-16,
wherein the word shibboleth was used
as a test by the Gileadites to detect
their foes. the Ephraimites. The
Ephraimites were unable to pro-
nounce the combination sh, and when
put to the test called the word "sib-
boleth," thus betraying their breed
and giving away their case.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1912-07-12
CompetItIon.

+ Royalty has It's difficulties" re-
marked the Lord High Keeper of the
Buttonhook. "Yes," replied the un.
easy monarch. ut has gotten so that
court function finds It hard to com.
pete with the scenery and costumes
Of O big musical show"
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1912-07-12

No Smarting-Feels Fine--Acts Quickly. Try
it for Red, Weak, Watery Eyes aud Granu-
lated Eyelids. Illustrated Book in each Pack
age Murine is compounded by our Ocullsts
NOT a "Patent Medicine"-but used in sue
cessful Physicians Practice for many years.
Now dedicated to the public and sold by
Druggists at Csc and SOC per Bottle. Murine
Eye Salve in Aseptic Tubes, 25c and Soc.
Murine Eye Remedy Co., Chicago
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1912-07-12
VIII Move Often.

Chicago.--Failing to agree on one
Of two suburbs in which they want to
i've, Louis p, Werneeke and his bride,
elopers, have decided to move every
six months between Evanston and
Renick.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1912-07-12
EYaYTlE s5sT eGs H5Ea AsEEs eEE EgIIga
ChIId's First Years Important.

ChIld's First Years important.
A happy and healthy childhood. full
Of sunshine and merriment, and kind
liness and understanding, means sue
cessful and helpful maturity. A great
deal Of failure is fear, and great deal
Of sin is stupidity. And nothing so In
creases fear and begets stupidity IS .
disorderly and inconsequent environ
ment In the first few years.-Anon.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1912-07-12

Springfield. Mass.-Rev. William o.
Peterson has been taken to the aims.
house In his ninety-sixth year. Mr.
Peterson has preached the gospel for
more than seventy years.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1912-07-12
Not TO 30 Driven Away.

I A little city miss was visiting II
the country and strayed out into thu
Held one day where there were q few
lambs. Exaaperated by the incessanI
lbleating of one OF the lambs. she
stamped her foot and said: "You cal
tell your ma-a and your pa,a and YOU
family; rive got as much right herr
as you, and I'm going to stay
Observation-Disclosures.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1912-07-12

pains at monthly periods, bilious spells,
and was getting worse all the time. ]
would hardly get over one spell when ]
would be sick again. No tongue can tell
what I suffered from cramps, and al
times I could hardly walk. The doctors
said I might die at one of those times,
but took Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegeta.
BILE Compound and got better rightaway.
Your valuable medicine is worth more
than mountains of gold to suffering wo.
men. Mrs. BERTHA MUFF, sos Ia 9TH
Street, Louisiana, Mo.
Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Com
pound, made from nativeroots and herbs,
contains no narcotic or harmful drugs,
and to-day holds the record of being the
most successful remedy for female illswe
know of, and thousands Of voluntary
testimonials on file in the Pinkham
laboratory at Lynn, Mass, seem to prove
this fact.
II you want special advice write ia
Lydia E. Pinkham Medicine Co. (confl.
dentiaD Lynn, Mass. Your letter viii
be opened, read and answered by Q
woman and held In strict confidence
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1912-07-12

Convenience for the ironing Board.
A large pocket tackled on the back
of your ironing board is useful to drop
ironing wax, iron handle, stand, etc..
into when you are through with them
-McNailia Magazine
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1912-07-12
Has One ADVANTAGE.

The fact that politician hasn't any
presidential bee Of his own sometimes
makes 1t easier for him to stir up q
hornets nest for the other fellows
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1912-07-12

Damaoe by LIuhtnInn,

I Lightning does most damage In
level, open country. A town or city
with It's numerous projections and
wires. is comparatively exempt.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1912-07-12
!, c,,res wb;rs W. w.,t v-g

Aliens Foot-Ease is certain cure for hot
sweating, callus, and swollen, aching feet Solo
BY al! Druggists. Price 25c. Don't accept any
substitute. Trial package FREE. Address
Allen 8, Olmsted. LIE Roy. N. Y.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1912-07-12

When you have nothing to say It a
hard to keep people from consider
ing 1t foolish IL you say 1t.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1912-07-12

Mothers will find Mrs. winslow's Soothing
Byrup the best remedy to use for their children
during the teething period.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1912-07-12
Daily Thought.

There is a time in every mans edu-
sation when he arrives at the convics
tion that envy is ignorance.--Emsr-
pon.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1912-07-12

Tia man who loses hope 10 not like
ly 70 md appreoiation.-Chicag REQ
pr6.Herald.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1912-07-12
WOMAN SICK
twelve YEARS
Wants OtherW to Know
How She Was Finally
Restored to Health.
Louisiana, Mo. :-"I think woman
naturally dislikes to make her troubles

known to the public,
but complete restor'
alton tohealth means
SO much to me that
I cannot keep from
telling mine for the
sake Of other suffer.
ing women.
81 had been sich
about twelve years,
and had eleven doc
tors. / had drag.
Cing down pains.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1912-07-12
Reality Would a. pI1.r.r..

Reality Would BE Different
de hymn goes dat you wants ten
be . angel, but eff you had wings
right now you'd hire yo'se'f out as
curiosity In Observation-Disclosures
Constitution.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1912-07-12
lfeIono EcoentrIc Dresser,

Red Cross Ball Blue gives double value for your
money, goes twice as far as any other. Ask your
grocer.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1912-07-12
To fha Teacher.

Be thrifty on little things like bluing. Don't &C.
cept water for bluing. Ask for Red Cross Bal
Blue, the extra good value blue.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1912-07-12
sIl;XEh sl5Il b m
ulIJ1!E'Ii:I1IlII5lIilS'llIli Moi ] ii

A Tonic, Alternative and Resolvent. The
best remedy for Kidneys, Liver and Bowels.
of the Skin. Purifes the Blood and gives
Tone, Strength and Vigor to the entire system.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1912-07-12

Fundamental Truth.
A thing that is morally right eaA
aeveT be economically wrong.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1912-07-12

placed anywhere. ate
tracts and kills all
flies. Neat, clean,
ornamental, conven-
lent, cheap. Lasts
all season. Made of
metal, can't spill or
tip over; will not soil
or injure anything.
Guaranteed effective
15c each at dealers or
6 sent prepaid for 81.
The Chanute times., 1912-11-15
BROKEN WRIST

Tohn Kuehner and his brother-in-
law, C. J. Stravelo of ST. Louis,
went hunting Monday. When they
were five miles west of town the
horse SHE'D, causing Mr.. Stravelo to
fall forward out of the buggy and
break his wrist,
The men say there was positively
nothing to cause the horse to take
fright, and the jerk caused by the
horses shying was so unexpected
that Mr.. Stavelo was on the ground
before he knew what had happened.
The horse was Immediately stopped
by Mr.. Kuehner and they drove
back to town as quickly as possible
to get the broken wrist dressed.
The Chanute times., 1912-11-15
A CLUB FIFTEEN YEARS OLD

The H. G. Whist Club, more often
known as the Hill Club began its
fifteenth season of whist playing last
Saturday night at the home of Mr..
and Mrs. j. L. Barnes, South Central
avenue.
During the fifteen years the club has
never disbanded except for their
summer vacations and have never
played for a prize, other than the
honor of being winner.
Only four of the charter couples
out of the original ten, are here to
begin this season. These are Mr..
and Mrs. M. N. Wells, Mr.. and Mrs.
A S. Lapham Mr.. and Mrs. ]. L.
Barnes, and Mr.. and Mrs. ]. c. Penny
The Chanute times., 1912-11-15
EVERY DOG MUST HAVE HIS CUP

Hereafter all dogs who expect to
get a drink at the Santa Fe water
key at the station must have private
drinking cup. A lady who as accom-
panied by small dog a few days ago
at the Santa Fe station had the mis-
fortune to allow her dog to become
thirsty. lie manifested his uneasi-
ness by a series OF wbines and growls.
The lady understood the symptoms
and started with the dog for the
drinking water. Here she was con-
frouted by her first difficulty. There
was no cup out Of which her dog
might drink.
She then attempted to pacify the
dog but its contentment grew and
the whines increased to series Of
barks, that brought frowns to the
furrowed brows of the lady's fellow
travellers. With look Of settling
the matter once for all the lady
reached down and drew from her
capacious travelling bag a small
sterling silver drinking cup. The
dog evInced his delight at the sigbt
of it and both hurried oyer to the .eg
where the cup Was filled aud puppy
thrust his small nose into the silver
cup and drank. Drank one.two'three
full cups Of water.
The Chanute times., 1912-11-15
Domestic Difficulties Aired In
Police Court Husband Pa
rolled on Good Behavior

Saturday evening the E. Keller home
in the north part OF town, was the
scene of a domestic storm which
rnded in the police being sent for.
A quarrel lad started between
Keller and his wife, that grew from
bad to worse, and ended up in Mr..
Keller striking his wife. He was
arrested on Saturday and Monday
ne plead guilty to the charge Of
assaulting. beating and wounding
lis wife. A fine of five dollars was
assessed and he was paroied until
he 10th for the payment of it.
Keller is employed at the cement
plant. This is not the first time
that the couple have had trouble,
having been parted once or twice
before. Keller only returned to
town a month or SO ago and began
working here.
The Chanute times., 1912-11-15
Price Of Raisins Scars

Raisins are expected to cost more
for the Thanksgiving and Christmas
dinners than they have for some time.
The California crop is said to be
light and the packers are making
large number Of rejections on ac-
count Of poor quality. The crop is
not weighing so we'll either on ac-
count of the ,smallness of the fruit.
ALI this taken together will uu-
doubtedly make raisins a luxury.
Wen venture to say that the board
ing house keeper will be greatly
relieved to find that the raise in price
is on raisins not on the inevitable
prune.
The Chanute times., 1912-11-15
ANNOUNCEMENT PARTY

The home of Miss Nora Airing
was the scene of a very pretty party
Saturday night when the engage
ment of Miss Margaret Hainbach
to Mr.. Harley Dyer was announced.
The wedding will take place the
latter part of the month.
The announcement was made by
means of a puzzle which had to be
fitted together in order to discover
the names and date. The scor.
cards were hand painted hearts and
roses. The prize for the highest
score went to Miss Mamie Foley, a
hand embroidered guest towel.
Miss Foley presented this to Miss
Hainbach, who also received a
beautiful sterling fern dish.
A color scheme of pink and white
was carried outeln every detail OF
decorations and the two course
lunch. Pink and white hearts
mingled with pink and white flowers
were used IN the various rooms in
profusion. Miss Ahring's guests
were: Mrs. Pegg, Mrs. Everett
Taylor, Nellie Dyer, Mis-. Harry
Gaughan, May Rheinhart, Rena
Rheinhart, Beatrice and Frances
Geisler, Ermine and Alice O'Hare
Mary Foley, and the guest of
honor Miss Margaret Halnbach.
The Chanute times., 1912-11-15
WHEAT PROSPECTS fine

Kansas wheat prospects have seldom
been better In November than they
are right now. Many counties report
as high as a 100 per ceut stand. The
crop has a good hold on the soil and
will go into winter 10 a strong, thrifty
condition, according 10 the reports
from all over the state. A big, heal
thy root system formed during the
favorable weather of the last few
weeks. Tue snow OF October 31st
furnished a generous amount of
moisture for the growing wheat
plants and there is every indication
that the wheat pretty nearly all over
the state will be In shape to get a
good start when the growing weather
returns n xt spring.
Early sown fields have the edge on
the rest of the crop, as usual, but
whether this will be an advantage or
disadvantage by next harvest time
remains to be seen, These early sown
fields are already furnishing pasture
and will furnish good deal more
than the later sowings, which must
be considered among the advantages.
The seeding on early plowing also
shows up 10 splendid shape as against
that on later plowings ON account OF
a better stand Of tllth and more
moisture In the soil. The dry weather
10 late summer left fresh plowing In
poor condition and some plowing had
to be put off until rains came. Seed
ing is still in progress in few coun-
ties in Western Kansas.
Judging from the reports received
from all parts OF the state, the acer-
age will be little short Of normal
and less than that planted last year.
The Chanute times., 1912-11-15
JOINT MEETING ON DECEMBER 9

The joint meeting of the Chanute
Commercial Club and the Business
Mems Association will be held on
December 9th. The date was def
nitely decided on last night and all
the committees have been ap-
pointed. Their plans are still in
definite but the affair will take the
form of one of the biggest banquets
Chanute mas ever had, and some
brilliant speakers will give addresses.
The Chanute times., 1912-11-15
LADIES CHICAGO
ORCHESTRA PLEASED
Second Lecture Course Enter
tainment a Great Success.
Interesting Program.

The second number of the Cha
mute Lecture Course was given at
the Hetrick Theatre Tuesday night
to full house of appreciative
listeners. At the close of the pro.
gram many people were expressing
their opinion that the program had
been more interesting to majority
of the audience than the first one.
The orchestra was composed of
seven ladies and one gentleman.
Their ensemble work was very
pleasing and given much applause.
The violin solos Wed with the read
ings for popularity as the reader is
as clever and interesting as any that
has appeared in Chanute and both
performers were called back as
often as they would consent. The
program gwen by the organization
is as follows:
March, Selected
Overture, Morning Noon and
Night in Vienna.
Piccolo solo, Champion Polka,
Buchtel.
Reading.
A,rs from Grand Opera.
Vocal.
The Chicago Ladies' Brass
! Quartette.
The Spring Maid, Reinhardt.
Reading.
Symphonic Espagnole Andante
and Rondo for violin.
Songs we Love.
Mr.. Traxel, after introducing the
company, announced that the next
number of the program would be on
January 8, and at that time seats
fer those holding season tickets
would not be reserved until the day
of the number.
The Chanute times., 1912-11-15
BIRTHDAY PARTY

a party was given at the home OF
Miss Bessie Poison, Oil South Lincoln
avenue, Monday evening in honor of
Miss Bessie's birthday.
All the guests appeared as some
member Of the Sis HOpkin family. A
very jolly evening was passed, at the
close of which a dainty two course
lunch was served.
Those present were, Iva Kelley,
Gertrude Anderson, Bernice and Bes-
sic Poison, Eva Sharp, Noma Clarke,
Ruby Hayes, Nina Elliott, Blanche
Morris, Jeanette MllToy, Dora Klinger
and BERTHE Rhoades,
The Chanute times., 1912-11-15

ANOTHER nApolEAn IN THE FIELD

Chicago, Illinois, November H.
Jack johnson, negro pugilist, spent
the day In the county jail here today,
faring sumptuously, changing his
clothes for the benefit OF the turnkey,
quoting poetry and declaring himself
prosecuted great man, 'like Napo
leon, Jacob, Esau and King David. "
On waking he demanded . light
suit OF clothes on learning that IL
was a fine day. Since the suicide Of
his white wife, few weeks ago,
johnson has worn mourning badge
on the left sleeve of the numerous
coats in his wardrobe. 1t consists OF
a large black heart in crepe,
"This mourning sign means every
thing to me. 1t was my own Idea,
that heart" he said to the turnkey,
as he put on his coat over a fancy
waistcoat and pink SHIFT.
= Later, he declared that he would
marry Lucille Cameron, the white girl
whose mother started the inquiry
that brought about the pugiIlst's
trouble, II he had to serve forty
ysar sentence first.
Johnson put In part Of the forenoon
reading the Bibfe. He sent to his
house for copy Of the life of Napo.
leon and several volumes of Dickens.
He declared that his own career re-
sembled that of Bonaparte. "He
conquered countries and 1 conquered
men," he said.
He quoted verse or two Of poem
on Napoleon by Robert G. Ingersoll.
All the meals were brought TO him
from an expensive restaurant. Frieo
chickens, mushrooms and fish were
the principal articles
The Chanute times., 1912-11-15
MUCH DOING LATTER
HALF OF NOVEMBER
Bankers Meeting, Farmers
Institute and Dynamite DEM
onstration Take Place Soon

Delegates from Group Three oi
the Kansas State Bankers Associa'
ton will meet here Friday. The
program for the day has been an
nounced and begins with registra-
ton at the Hetrick at nine O'Clock,
get acquainted session and sight
seeing expedition. In the afternoon
speeches will be made and the
meeting will close with banque,
at seven O'Clock. Every one is in
vited to the meetings, business men
and farmers as we'll as bankrs.
On the 18th of the month the
Farmers Institute will be held In
Chanute. An interesting program
has been prepared for the oc casion.
The Institute is an annual affair fol-
Chanute.
On the 10Th and 2oth the Kansas
Farmers and Industrial Congress
will be held in Hutchison Kansas.
Chanute will be represented at this
convention by Dan Bloomheart for
the Commercial Club, and by W. T.
Treleaven for the Santa Fe railroad.
On the 2rst, R. w. Hockaday In
dustrial Commissioner of the M. X.
& T. Railway Co., from St Louis
will superintend the demonstration
of what dynamite can do in the re-
claiming of waste places on farms.
Several farms have been offered for
the demonstration but the choice
seems to lie between the farms of A.
S. Lapham and y. L. Houston.
Mr.. Hockaday prefers land with
hard pan, stumps and boulders, but
as the average Kansas farmer has
little trouble with stumps, special
attention will be paid to the
"hard PAN"
The Chanute times., 1912-11-15
Complaints About Gas Bills
Arise From the Fact That
Few Can Read Meters

1t is claimed that not one man in
a thousand knows how to read his
gas meter. His gas bill is an enigma
to him. He is therefore complain.
ing about the gas pressure and what
he does not understand. In the
meantime, the complaint depart.
ment OF the gas company is working
overtime and the general operators
ears are buzzing with the voices OF
irate consumers. Some, not all of
tt is trouble, might be done away
with it is thought, if Mr.. Consumer
himself had part in the reading Of
the meter. At least, il he only
thought he had a part, just going
down the cellar stairs with a match
to examine the nial ur crawl under
the porch to see the hands 60 round,
whenever his soul was not at ease.
In an article on meter reading
the Scientific American says "We
feel sure that the man who is loudest
in his denunclation of this instru
ment of exportion does not take
daily or even weekly trips to the
meter for the purpose of verifying
the amount footed up. If he did
we are confident that much OF his
Gistrust would give place to respect.
A man may be most scrupulous
in other respects and think it would
be the height of absurdity to jot
down his expenditures for a month
only once in that time, with no
memoranda to assist him. Yet
nconsissently he is ready to de
nounce any enlargement in his gas
bill, forgetting the whist party, a
few friends to dinner, succession
of cloudy afternoons. All these
things may be overlooked by him
but they can by no means be over
looked by the mechanical account.
ant Of the gas company.
The Chanute times., 1912-11-15
PORTO RICO's NEW WONDER

From far awav Porto Rico come
reports of wonderful new discovery
that is believed will vastly benefit
the people Ramon T. Marchan, of
Barceloneta, writes "Dr, Kings New
Discovery is doing sp endid work
here. It cured me about five times
of terrible coughs and colds, also my
brtoher )of a severe cold in his chest
and more than 20 others who used it
on my advice. We hope this great
medicine will yet be sold in every
drug store in Porto Rico" For
throat and lung troubles it has no
equal. A trial will convince you Of
it's merit. SOC and 81. Trial. bottle
free. Guaranteed by All Druggists.