The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1912-05-24

the little one is in New York where b,
Is preparing to undergo an operation
Tor the removal of a malignant growth
and was unable to return to the fun
eral.
This evening at the home of Mr..
and Mrs. Marion Hansell. west Of
town. the Young Peoples class of the
Christian church Sunday school will
te entertained with a lawn party, by
Mrs. Hansell, A most enjoyable time
is anticipated by the members of the
class. which is large one.
/ George Ferguson has returned fol
the nonce to the agricultural pursuits
of his boyhood on Weston mountain.
and will cultivate the suooulent po-
tato instead of life insurance "pros
peot." reports the Leader. Geerge
has taken charge of tho Leach farm
lately acquired in trade by Fay LIZ
Grow.
Carl Christian is local agent foi
Peats Bros. wall paper and deoora-
tions. His flne line of samples repre-
sents the finest stock in the world.
When ordering from him you get your
exclusive selections direct from the
manufacturer. When desired he will
call at your home and exhibit bis
samples.
The Press acknowledges receipt from
the office of VIM. MoMurray, general
passenger agent of the O.-W. r. Sc N.
a beautiful folder in colors, on the
coming annual Rose Festival in Port
land. The work is of the higheststyp-
ographical art and the presswork is
superb. 1t is from the press Of Bush
ong & Co.. Portland.
Lamar Local No. held most iu-
teresting meeting Monday night, when
despite the heavy rainfall, goodly
number assembled for the regular
meeting at Lamar school house. Two
new members were initiated. splen-
did program was enjoyed and supper
such as has made Local No. noted,
was spread by the ladies.
The Dreamland program for tonight
and tomorrow, Saturday night, is as
follows: 1.-THE Sheriff's Friend"
Vitagraph. 2.-"Enoch Arden" Part
| ]; 3.-"Enoch Arden" Part ., Bio
graph. For Sunday evening: L.
"The Second Honeymoon. vitagraph.
| 2.-"The Jollier," Kalsm. Sd os-
siping Yapville." Essanay.
| Wines are the staples in family liz.
ours. Bert Cartano carries a large
and varied stock of select yintages.
| S1.50 per gallon, you can get choice
Tokay, Musoat, Angelica, Sweet Ca
tawba OF Port. These are California q
best product and give satisfaction
wherever used. Call. at the Goat
for the best and purest liquors.
The Press this week receives the an
nouncement cards of the Ritzville,
WASH. high school graduating class,
in which the name Of Ralph @. Gillis,
a former Athena boy, appears. The
subject of the Grafton delivered by the
young man, as announced on the pro-
gram was: "How Is the Labor Union
Bene6tting the Laboring Man."
B. Ell. Milliken is prepared to give
old time customers of the shop mea
surements taken by James Corley.
Mr.. Milliken has all the Conlev meas.
l NV nfc an H1n nwIowc far
suits are now being taken by Mr.. Mil
/ liken from splendid lines of samples
Careful attention is given to The
cleaning and pressing department OF
the shop.
Fay. LeGrow, Sam Pambrun, Fl. T.
Watts. w. r. Taylor and George Win
ship spent few days at the forks Of
the Umatilla river, returning LONE
Tuesday evening. They went over
with one of the SWEETEST packing out
dts seen in this section since the day
of frontier pack trains. The waters
were SO high that no attempt was
made at fishing.
The sports editor Of tie Pendleton
Live Wire says Walla Walla made a
pad freak when White was released
and Brown given the catptalncy of the
team. In his opinion, White is as
good, if not letter than Brown. II it
looks that way to the Live Wire ex-
pert, it should suit the rest of us.
Here's hoping that Psndleton can be
satisfied with suoh dope.
A marriage license was issued yes
terday In Pendletop, to Charles Bar
ow OF this city, and Mis- Clara Bodily.
of Lanaing, Mich. Both parties are
well known In Athena. the bride hav-
ing made her home in this citv for
several years. prior to going east. Mr..
Barrow needs no introduction to the
Athena people. having long been a
popular member Of the Mosgrove Mar-
camille company.
Byron Hawks has a new cement
sidewalk in front of bis residence pro-
perty on Fifth street. The work was
done by Hiram knight. and the walk
is splendidly constructed Ill every re-
speet. Mr.. Hawks finds the difference
in cost as compared with board walks
so slight, permanenoy considered,
that be looks for many cement walks
| to be Euilt in Athena hereafter. He
paid $75 for a walk 1875 feet in length,
four feet in width.
The committee on program for the
Farmers Picnic which will be held
in this city Saturday, Juoe /. an
nounce that able speakers will be here
to discuss numerous topics of interest.
among which will be Progress of the
Union, Marketing. Scientific Agricul-
ture, Co Operation, 26fb and 27th
Legislature, Initiative Bills, etc.
Amusements will include base ball
game. dance, merry-go-round and 9th.
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