The Rathdrum tribune. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1903-1963, 1915-02-05
ATHOL
ESPECIAL CORRESPONDENTS

The Farmers Union Of Athol will
hold their regular meeting, at the
|. .. O. f. hall, Saturday Afternoon,
February 9th.
The NJ. w OF A. will hold their
first meeting in their new building on
Main street, which they purchased
not long ago, and which they are re
modelling into suitable lodge room,
Saturday evening Of this ", ek.
The Athol band are talking tf Civ
ing free concert in the near future,
and are now learning new selections
for that purpose.
Do you know that this present
month, February will not have new
moon? Such Is the fact, and not only
that, but 1t is the first time this has
happened for 10 years.
Bruce Cardin who had his right leg
broken about week ago is now
occupying the house just east of the
Athol school house. He was brought
to town Tuesday, and is getting
along very nicely.
1t Is reported that the "Holines,"
people will begin revival meetings
just as soon as they can occupy their
new church which is now almost
completed. The Methodist people are
also contemplating beginning revlvals
In a short time, we are Informed
The snow and the rain frightened
the little grounding, the second,
anyway we are glad he forgot to show
himself. Already we imagine we can
smell the perfume OF the apple
blossoms and feel the gentle touch OF
spring. That Is a vision. Of course,
for the reality of winter is still abid-
ing with us.
Abraham 0pplinger, who was the
director Of the Athol band last year,
but who is now 10 Silverton, Oregon,
IS the author of two new band selec-
tions, complete for all the different
instruments. They are Victor
Point" lively barn dance, and
"Chappell Favorte," sprightly two
step. The members OF the Athol
band are the recipients of the two
selections kindly sent them by Mr..
Opplinger.
Oliver Douglas has suffered re-
LAPSE from his old trouble, inlama-
tory rheumatism which had been
hothering him for some time. He
felt fine, and one day last week rode
to Athol on horseback, from his home
four miles southwest of here. The
exertion must have heeu too great, or
he must have caught cold for he has
been conflned To his he'd ever since.
1t Is necessary to have someone re-
main at his beds de each night. lie
cannot move, and when his position
must be changed, it is necessary for
him To be moved on sheet. His
friends rrgret to hear Of his suffering,
and sincerely trust he will again soon
rally.
Everything in Athol is moving
along as calm as summer sea-.
We read of the horrible butchery in
far-olf Europe; of the unrest down in
Mexico; Of the scathing and rather
uncomplimentary remarks the Seua-
tors 10 Washington, D G. hand each
other during some contested debate:
aud We read Of the trouble he jitney
buses are causing in Spokane; (to
the street car companies) but Athol
IS at peace with all the world. So
much SO We hold our breath IN awe
aud suspense, and wonder how much
longer it eau last. Here's hoping a
great big hope that nothing will be
started by any private individual, or
any denomination, that will cause the
repetition Of affairs which took place
n our little town last February, lust
about year ago.
The Odd Fellows of Athol are to
be hosts Thursday evening, Feb. IL,
10 the members of the l. O o. f. of
Spirit Lake. Lunch will be served
md all the Athol members are kindly
asked TO be present that evening.
The men themselves are to be cooks
or the occasion, so if you come briug
you are sure you know how
20 fix. Baking powder biscuits will
10 II you can't make cake or pie.
L. j. Shaw Is to make the coffee this
lime, as {. L. Skeel made it last
Thursday night, and forgot to put in
,he coffee. Charles Burroughs is To
ry his luck the next time. Bachelors |
. L.