The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1914-11-20

''Farmers' Wesk' at the Oregon
Agricultural college has teen changed
In date from November 80 to Decam-
ber for certain reasons, to be held
on February to inclusive.
\ A PLEASANT social session was enjoyed
Wednesday evening after the regular
meeting Of Mckenzie chapter. o. E.S.
Refreshments we're served by Mrs. W.
Px xLittlsiohn and Mrs M. Il. Watts.
N Ralph MoEwen was in from the
ranch Wednesday evening. He is
bachelor pro. tem., as Mrs. McEwen
and the twin boys are visiting at the
Goff home in the Willamette valley.
/ This afternoon, the Ladies' Aid So.
ciety Of the Methodit Episcopal church
are holding Bazaar at the
church. This evening, beginning at
$50, q chicken dinner will be served.
Joe Lewis was in the city from
Helix Monday. Mr.. Lewis has recent
ly shipped his household goods and
farming outfit to st. Anthony, Idaho,
where he will farm on an extensive
scale.
At the Duffy school house. district
No. l13 a Thanksgiving Basket Social
will te given on next Thursday aven-
ing. The pupils and patrons Of the
school are making preparations for the
event, and an enjoyable time is ex-
pected.
Mrs. J. D. Plamondon entertained
few friends Tuesday afternoon, in
honor Of Miss Harriet Rf,sh. who is
visiting in the city. The time was
pleasantly spent in needle work. The
hostess served dainty refresh ments.
assisted by little Miss Leone Christian.
The Sunday School class of Mrs. O.
A. Barrett entertained their friends at
her tome on Wednesday evening.
The rooms were tastefully decorated
ty the girls of the class. who furnish
ed refreshments. which were served
up to late hour, and tie young folks
report splendid time.
Vincent the jeweler, has installed
new ohronometor for convenience of
the public 10 marking correct time.
MIR. Vincent has also received an order
from the First National Bank for in
stalling a large regulator. The new
clock will be Of mahogany, with a
14-inoh dial plate.
AS usual. Landlord Froome Of the
st. Nichols, will serve splendid
Thanksgiving dinner. These dinners
have reputation that reaches beyond
the enrirons Of Athena, and large
numbers Of country people also, avail
themselves of the opportunity to dine
at the st. Nichols on holidays.
Emery Achilles is up from bis Van
syole ranch, and has already demon
strated that he has made successful
venture. house and outbuildings,
fences. etc.. have been built. and a
we'll dug. water being secured at a
depth Of six feet. He will move his
family to the ranch next week.
Program at the Dreamland for Fri
day and Saturday nights: l and 2.
1.-THE Grip of circumstances, Els.
sanay. 8. 3.-''Vacoinatlng the vii
lage." Kalem. Sunday: 1.-THE
Indian Amhuscade, Kalem. a.
marrying Sue," vitagraph. g.
"The vagaries of Fate" Lubin.
The foot and mouth disease has
spread its way westward. A ship.
ment Of cattle from the east is beinf
held up at Spokane, the disease havins
been discovered there. The cattle are
under quarantine regulations and will
be held by representatives Of the Blu
reau of Animal Industry until all
danger is over.
Press readers who live at Gibbon
and along the Umatilla and Meaoham
creek will receive their mail at Yves
ton, R. f. D. No. 2. until such tim'
as the. department reestablishes th'
office at Gibbon. Heretofore tb'
Gibbon postofflce has been located il
the O-W. R. g N. depot at that plao
but the company has ordered the
office and equipment out Of its build
ing.
For wantonly killing female dee
last spring out of season. Louis Met
tie Of Ukiah is serving 30 day sen
tenoe in the county Jail. In addition
to the jail sentence. the Justice Of tn
peace at Pilot Rock, fined him 50
aud costs. Mettie did not even MS
the meat after he bad killed the doe
and two fawns died as the result Q
the death of the mother.
Coyotes In this county and differen
parts of Eastern Oregon have deva