The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1915-02-19

ton. announced class of 108 candi
dates for initiation. last Monday eve.
ming. The meeting was attended by
grand lodge officials. and members of
the order, residing in different parts
Of the county.
Forty parents and friends Of her
pupils assemhled at the home Of Mrs.
]. d. Plamondon Saturday afternoon,
noted the splendid advancement made
in her large music class. in a recital.
The program consisted Of sixteen se-
lsotions, comprising solos, 10th vocal
and instrumental; instrumental duets
and trio. or six handed piece.
Mrs. John Kilkenny, wife of
prominent sheep man Of Morrow coun
ty, was instantly killsd at Pendleton
yesterday. when she stepped from the
door Of the elevator and dropped four
stories to the basement Fellow. She
had just arrived in Pendleton from
Hot Lake and was teing taken to her
room by the elevator boy. when the
accident occurred.
East Oregonian: Ralph B. McEwen,
who has 1900 acres sowed to wheat
this year in the section lying between
Helix and Athena. was 10 the city
Tuesday and declares that noue Of the
wheat in his locality has been dam
aged. He is very optimistio over the
prospects for tie coming season and
anticipates big crop. He purchased
a com bined harvester while in the city.
Baseball enthusiasts are becoming
interested in the formation Of an am
ateur team to represent Athena on the
diamond this year. and an effort will
be put forth at once to sound the gen
eral sentiment of the community on
the subject. Grounds can be secured
from Sam HUT, the location Of which
is on the fat this side of the mill.
1t is proposed to organize league with
Helix, Athena, Weston and Milton in
the circle.
Charlie Kipp, the we'll known Chin
aman, has ordered through Foss- Win
ship shipment Of goods, comprising
galvanized iron tuts, wash boards.
cooking utensils. etc.. to his wife In
China. Charlie has been a resident of
the United States for many years. and
has made several trips to China to
see his family. He has one son whom
he has given good education. and
who is now employed in store in his
native town.
From the Pendleton Tribune it is
learned that definite action for the
construction Of steel bridges across
the Umatilla river at Mission and at
Thorn Hollow still hangs in allegiance,
and the federal department of Indian
Affairs reports to Major Swartzlander
that direct appropriation by con-
gress will be necessary il the bridges
are to be constructed at this time,
since there is not sufficient amount
Of funds for the work at present.
James Conley, after a period of
seven years Of success In the tailoring,
cleauing and pressing business. will
leave Athena, and has chosen the
lively little city of Condor for his fu
ture home. Mr.. Conley and his est
Unable wife take with them the hest
wishes of host Of friends. In tus-
mess way. the people Of Condor will
find Mr.. Conley up-to-date and on the
dot He'll have everyone and his
friend down there wearing Mark 9.
Harris duds In less than no time.
A pump of splendid proficiency now
being manufactured at the Pendleton
Iron Works, was exhibited In Athena
Saturday, and created much interest
In all who witnessed its excellent
work. L. M. Akers. we'll known here
is one OF the owners of the new pump
and he has formed partnership with
the patontess. The pump is II tary in
principle and takes less power to oper
rate than any other pump made. 1t
is manufactured in all sizes and is
to domestic use. irIisa ting
and mine drainage.
The latest meeting of the Sunshine
Club was held at the home of Mrs.
Joseph N. Scott on Thursday, Feb
ruary II. Fourteen members were
present and the following visitors:
Mrs. Leo Klees of La GIande, Miss
Anics Barnes, Mrs. George r. Gerk-
ing. Mr.. Walter judy of Seattle and
Mr.. o. q. Reedsr. st. Valentines
tokens prevailed in the entertainment.
The invitations were written upon
hearts pierced by Cupid's arrows, the
refreshments were fruit salad and
chocolate served with cheese straws
made in heart shape. Music was fur
nished by Mrs. o. Fl. kesder, Mrs.
D. Taylor and Mrs. David I.
Stone.
Next Saturday evening. February
20. Russell's Minstrel Maids will play
an engagement at the opera house.
By a mix-up In dates, this company
was secured for Athena. This show
plays at the Keylor Grand in Walla
Walla Sunday and was originally to
play there Saturday. Show-goers here
will get an opportunity of seeing a
real up.to-date Musical Comedy COM
pauy and a Minstrel show put on BY
girls. The Company has played the
best cities in the Northwest and Ger.
tainly should ill the house here. They
carry their own orchestra. Beautiful
costumes, scenery and electrical effects
will te seen. The company is large
one aud each girl an artist 10 her line.
The very latest Of music, singing and
dancing will be introduced. This
ahow ia elaan and CLASSY and no word