The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1913-06-27

home. Refreshments were prepared
aud served by Mrs. Caspar Woodward
and Mrs. William Kissler. A recita-
tion by Mrs. Kisslsr and a vocal solo
by Mrs. David Stone and recitations
by children. were features of the af-
ternoon's entertainment.
For Sale-Four head of good work
horses. Inquire Of Yves zerba, Ath-
ena.
Program at the Dreamland theater
for Friday and Saturday evenings:
1.-"Miss Simpkin's Summer Board
err" Essanay. IA Baby's Shoe, !"
Edison. 3.-"The Skinflint." Kalem.
For Sunday: 1.-"Parson James. +"
Lubin. 2.--"His Wedding Eve,"
Selig. 3.--"Wifey's Investment"
Pathe.
" Two Athena real estate deals were
recorded last week too late for public
alton. Hugh Mcintyre purchased the
Pisrsol tract of land south of David
Taylor's place, and after rebuilding
the house, will reside there. Mr..
Piersoi purchased of CHARLES Groves
the old Cook residence, north Of the
school house.
Mrs. John Stanton and daughter
Mildred visited in Walla Walla yes
terday. Mrs. Stanton brought over a
splendid Bouquet of roses which had
teen grown on the penitentiary
grounds, and presented them to the
Press office with the compliments OF
Elmer Conniok, who Is now chief
guard at the Walla Walla institution.
IA Yesterday Jinks Taylor went out to
tie ranch to shoot horse that had
been sick for long time and past the
stage Of recovery. Approaching the
animal, and about ready to shoot, he
was dumfounded when the horse
dropped over dead; and Jinks has been
trying to solve the riddle ever since.
And Bill Ferguson won't help him ont,
either.
Mrs. F. B. Boyd will leave tomorrow
morning for visit with her daugh-
ter Ceoile, who is progressing nicely
in her work in the Portland public
Fairgrounds. She will also visit
several old-time Athenians, and will
attend some sessions of the Worlds
Christian Citizenship conference,
which will be In session there next
week.
Riley Burden brother Of Win
Burden and Mrs. James Huggins, ar
rived in the city this week after be-
ing In the Orient for three years.
A part of the time Mr.. Burden was
in the employ of U. s. army officer
as chauffeur. Mr.. Burden brought
large number of ourios aud fine spec-
linens of Japanese silks. and is dis
trihuting them among his friends.
Pendleton is making great prupara.
tions to entertain the people of the
county in that city on July 4. A
rousing big celebration Is scheduled
for next Friday and Saturday, the 4th
and 5th, insuring two days of fun for
everybody. Dancing and amusementa
will be absolutely free to all who uare
to participate. The Athena band with
three other bands will furnish the
music for the big occasion.
On next Thursday evening, July 3rd.
the Athena Band will give another Of
their popular Street concerts, at which
the following program will be heard: I:
March, "Patriots of the Potomac, :"
Alexander march. Lake Front
PARK, .Vanderoook overture, Hunt
er and Hermit" Dalbey; waltz. Lies
Sirenes," Waldtenfel; selection, "TLe
Grand Mogul," Luders; march, "The
Iowa." Farmhouse.
Tuesday evening the memters of
the Christian church choir met at the
home of Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph N. Scott
west of town, W here the regular week
ly rehearsal was held, after which
refreshments were served and plea
SAINT social time passed. A number
of visitors were present, including
Mrs. and Mrs. Ora Rhodes. of Mccoy,
Miss Ava Reeder Of Tacoma. MIR. and
Mrs. Claude Reeder, Mrs. M. L.
Watts and Mrs. B. N. Hawks.
At the Alex johnson place north
east of Athena. Friday afternoon, a
frigbtful accident happened to little
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph Key.
With other children, the little gill
was riding on a cart drawn by the
johnson family pony. One line
dropped and boy started out on the
shaft to recover it when the pony
kicked, striking Vergie Key in the
forehead with its hoofs, DR.. Sharp
was summoned at once, and Oh arriv-
al found the skull over the left eye
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