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The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1916-12-01
School Notes.

Next Thursday evening. the pleas
ing comedy drama. SOAK Farm" will
te presented by the students of the
High school. Mayme Shsard makes
charming leading lady as Helen
TIumtls, the sweetheart of Donald
Weatherby, (Rez Payne) aud the niece
of Silas and Sarah Weatherty, Henry
KJepke and Frances Fehr) the owners
of Oak Farm. The pTanks of Sally
Smart (Florenoe MoLennon) and Joel
Weat hsrby (Sylvester Crabill) will
chase away the tlues. and even the
most grim of pessimists will ohuckls
to see Them. The valiant attempts of
the learned Professor Spudge Verne
Dudley and the deaf old Doctor
Meredith Lawrence Tharp) to secure
the much desired hand of the wealthy,
dignihed old maid, Cynthia Warner
EDNA McAlexander) will certainly
cause roars of laughter from the au-
dienca. However. this play Is not all
comedy, for the villRinous MIR. Prupe
(Lloyd McPherrin) brings about much
sorrow aud anxiety to the owners Oak
Farm.
The reception given by the ssnior
GLASS to the High school pupils. alum
nj and faculty, proved to be the most
successful social function of the year.
The guests were received by the senior
class and Supt. ]. o Russell. A pleas
ing program was rendered for the eu-
teItainment of the assem- blage.
Last Friday afternoon, the Literary
Society of Athena High school met in
the auditorium. An Interesting pro-
gram was given by the students, con-
sisting of musical numbers, paDto-
mime and story, after which a de-
bate on the stats question by tue de-
batting mem bers of the class. was CIV
| en-.
The double header basketball games
which Athena High was to have play
ed with Oolum bia college at Milton,
Saturday night have been postponed.
Athena has heavy schedule, and
after next week, there will bs one or
more games each week until March,
Tie games cover large range Of TEL
ritory, reaching north to Waitsburg
aud the Touohet district and south as
| far as Bermiston.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1916-12-01

The usual Saturday night dance will
be held in the Athena opera house
tomorrow even ing.
Mrs. Elmer Merritt came down from
North Powder few days ago. and
visited friends in Athena.
Mr.. and Mrs. F. B. Boyd spent the
day yesterday with Mr.. and Mrs.
James q. Sturgis in Pendleton.
Get your reserved seats for "Oak
Farm" at Wares Pharmacy. Sale
begins at 10 O'clock tomorrow.
Mr.. and Mrs. I. W. Ware enter
tanned Mr.. and Mrs. Fell and son, of
Pendleton, at diuner yesterday.
The DR.. A. B. Stone piano, with
player attachment, will te sold very
cheap. Call at Golden Rule Store.
Mr.. aud Mrs. A. A. Foss spent
Thanksgiving day at the home Of Mr..
and MRS. u. q. Bishop, in Freewater.
-
Mr.. and Mrs. F. s. LsGrow and
Grover Bowles took Thanksgiving din,
ner at the Bowles home in Walla
Walla.
D. H. Mansfield ia shipping out a
carload Of horses and mules today.
Tha stock is consigned TO the Kansas
City market.
Athena had amusements to spare,
Monday evening of this week. There
we're three attractions and all were
we'll attended.
Mrs. Minnie DePeatt spent Thanks.
giving in Pendlston, with her sister,
Mrs. Geneviave Harris, who has teen
ill for some time.
high School play, soak Farm"
Thursday evening. Deo. Z. Reserved
seats sale opens tomorrow, at 10 a. m.
at Wares Pharmacy.
Mr.. and Mrs. Lee johnson. who
have been in Southern Oregon fol
some time. will probably invest iu Q
home in that part OF the state.
Mr.. and Mrs. v. Stroble came ur
from Pendleton yesterday and took
Thanksgiving dinner at the home OF
their daughter. Mrs.V. U. Burke.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1916-12-01
Library Notes.

The Annual Litrary Ball proved
complete success, both from social
and financial standpoint. large num
ber participating, and the total re-
ceipts of the evening were $103. Ex-
penses for the evening were $40, leav-
ing tidy little sum in the treasury.
The hall was tastefully decorated in
eveIgI eens, and the ladies served cider
throughout the evening. Splendid
music was furnished by Prof. Thom's
orchestra of four pieces, and dancing
continued until midnight.
The ladies Of the board announce
that the local library will open to-
morrow, Saturday Afternoon, in the
Nelson building, north side Of Main
street, where regular hours will tie
kept until the Post building is Hnished,
The following new books have been
received:
All,n-MessaRe of New Thought
Arni ld-Century Cook Book.
BIyant-How to Tell Stories to Chill
dren.
Clodd-Story of Primitive Mau.
CTomwell-Agrioulture and Life.
Dench-Making of the Movies.
Edwards-Panama.
Foss-Songs of the Average Man.
Griffis-Bslgium. the Land of AIT.
Hale-What Women Want.
Hawtborne--The United States.
Hyde--Teaohsr's Philosophy.
James--Applied City Government.
Lincoln-Speeches and Letters.
Moore-Keeping In Condition.
PearsoD--The Secret Book.
Shaw--We
Sheip-Handtook of European War.
SteineT-Against the Current.
Tarkington-The Man From Home.
TenDyson-Idyls of the King.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1916-12-01
Webb--History Of Philosophy
Unolmnn-T -Tavtjlps

Webb--History Of Philosophy
Woolman-Textiles.
Fiction.
Atkiuson--Johnny Appleseed.
Blake-Suzanna Stirs the Fire.
Brebnel Master Detective.
Cooper--The Pathfinder.
Cooper - The Spy.
Davis-The Friar Of WittenbeIg.
Davis-Ihe Red Cross Girl.
Gale-Christmas
Glaspell--Lifted Masks.
GrHy-Ensign Russell.
Jordan-Mpy Iyoison Tackles Life.
Locke-Septimus
Luther-Tbe Woman of II.
Mao Naughton--Peter and Jane.
Mikels-ShortS Stories for High Schools
Newlin-UnpIeteuder ders.
Nyeburg Conquest.
Porter-Just David.
Reed--Lavender and Old Lace.
Riohmond-.Under the Country Sky.
Van Slyke--Eve's Other Children.
Vermilye--Creeping Tides.
White-The Rules of the Game.
Children's Books.
Aanrud-Lishetb Tongfrock.
Aloott--kose 10 Bloom.
Beard-Shacbs, Shelters and Shanties.
Burrell-Satur6ay Mornings.
Cave--Boy Scouts Hike Book
Cox-Brownics Their Book.
Cutler-StoIies of King Arthur.
Field-Community CiviGs.
Frye-BIooks and Brook Basius.
Grimm-Fairy Tales,
Hall-Jan aud Bette.
Hughes-Iom Browns School Days.
Hurrl-Raphael.
Judson--E Early Days in Old Oregon.
Kennedy Island.
Kooh--Little Journeys to Russia.
Lang-SleepinR Beauty.
Longfellow- Hiawatha.
Noel Buzz.
! O'Neill--Kewpie Kutouts.
( Overton--Life of Robert Louis Stew
enson.
Paiue-Campus Days.
Paine-Judgments of the Sea.
Perrault--Tales of Mother Goose.
Poulssun---J Trough the Farmyard @ att
PIitobard-Stories of Thrift for Yours
! Americans.
Roit- w heelsr r--Thomas A. Edison.
Sewell-Blaok Beauty,
Tappau-An Old. Old Story.
Tappan--American Hero Stories.
! Tappau- Story Of the Greek People.
Terrell Sister -in-ChIef.
| Wyss--Swiss Family Robinson.
! New Rental Books.
Cham mterlain--John BogaFdus.
Deland--Ihe Rising Tide.
HarEen--Sepond Choice.
Lutz-A Voice In the Wilderness,
MoCutclleon--From the Housetopa.
Tark on-Seventeen.
\ FOIey's Kidney Cure
makes Kidneys and bladder riehF
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1916-10-27
COUNTY SUPERINTENDENT
EDUCATION BORROWS $4,000

The school fund like all county
funds is out. The teachers must be
paid. Four years ago the amount to
the credit OF the scnool fund was
about $4,000, but during Mr.. Browns
administration it Was necessary to
borrow money in anticipation of the
taxes, and now the fund is down to
about $1,000 and, therefore, there is
no money to pay teachers. When the
fund was $4,000 the county superin-
tendent could just go ahead and pay
teachers out of the fund until the ap-
portionment was made after the COL
lection of taxes without any district
appearing to have an overdraft.
A law has been passed authorizing
the county to borrow money and to
pledge the school tax for it's payment.
The note is given by the supervisor
and the county treasurer. These gen.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1916-10-27
Friday, October 27, 1916.

Ed DeCamp says that he has lost
thousands Of dollars crediting peo-
9le-f his paper and mot a blessed
enc of those whom We have attempt
ed to accommodate feel that they are
under any obligation to u.s." Ger
&ainly not and more if they have the
opportunity they will do what they, can
against you. Don't we know. And
are like you, mo longer are We going
to credit anybody for subscriptions" ="
Pay up during the campaign or not
SIS soon as it is over all who do not
pay will come of our list. We took
Of $4,000 at one time due for SUBJ
Scriptions and not a one has been paid.
Cash is the only proper rule.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1916-10-27

An interesting legal question has
developed in the court at Greenville.
A man and woman were convicted of
adultery some time ago and the SEN
tence was suspended. They went away
and both secured divorces from their
respective spouses in States that re-
cognize divorces. They went to North
Carolina and were married and sub
sequently moved back to South Caro-
lima. South Carolina does not recog-
nize divorce laws and so they were
again brought into court and the judge
holds that they will have to serve the
sentence for the crime of which they
were convicted, that so far as South
Carolina is concerned they are not le-
gally married. The case is to be car
ried to the supreme court.
The point we were thinking about
also is, suppose they were to go ahead
and serve the sentence and then live
together as man and wife would they
be violating the law of South Caro-
lima, and certainly they would if the
decision of the court is sustained,
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1916-10-27

tlemen requested the banks of the
city to submit bids for the loan of the
money. 1t is to be paid back when
the taxes are collected
Bids were submitted by the Nation
al bank, the Commercial bank and the
Exchange bank. The National bank
offered to lend the money at per
cent; the Commercial bank at 1-2 per
cent. and the Exchange bank at 5 per
cent Of course. the officers borrowed
from the National bank. That is the
lowest rate at which the schools have
yet made loan and the offer Of the
National bank will save the fund sew
eral hundred dollars. The old Natione
al is coming right along to the front.
She put down the rate Of interest on
cotton stored in warehouses last year
to six per cent and helped many a
farmer to hold his cotton and get a
higher price for it and now she lets
the schools have money at per cent.
And the bank is prospering and has
more deposits and larger amount
loaned than she has had in many years.
And is making money for her stock
holders.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1916-10-27
homes.

The chain gang under Messrs. Will
Miller and Tom Cameron is doing some
good work for the roads in the jolly
Street community. If the people OF
that section will just organize some
split log drag clubs now and keep
them active after each rain the roads
will remain good. They worked our
road by the old Aull place and as soon
as we can get it dragged and another
bridge built it will be ready for trav-
ell. In fact we drove over it on Tues
day from St. Pauls on to Prosperity.
A little travel and little dragging
will make it all right There are
couple right good hills but then there
are hills all through this section.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1916-10-27

In one of his articles of "Bleaseism'
Koester straits out with this state
ment:
Il hate, abhor and abominate fac
tionalism, l mean the kind of un-
bridled passion that makes you vote
for bad candidate, because he hap
pens to be on your side of the fac
tional fence, in preference to a good
candidate who happens to be on the
other side. In fact, factionalism IS
often so blind that it makes those un-
der it's influence incapable of seeing
faults in candidate lined up with
them or virtues in one of conflicting
partisan persuasion.> When such fac
tionalism is generally rife, you get
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1916-10-27

some sorry public officers, because it
enables men to come to the front
through vociferous proclamation Of
their factional affiliation who would
get scant attention in times of quiet
er and more judicial thought"
Neither has this writer been a fac
tionalist, though We have seen fac
tionalism carried to the same extent,
and even further, in times not so warm
as they were in the days of the Till
man sway. We have seen what We
term good true men and educated men
and men of high standing in the COM
munity say that a certain candidate
was the best fitted by far for posi-
ton he was seeking and then turn
around and vote for the opposing can
didate simply because they did not
agree with the candidate the other
man was going to vote for in another
race. And yet we talk about liter
acy test. What we need is test Of
patriotism. People who are infuenc-
ed in their vote for such reason, and
who vote against the man whom they
will tell you is the best fitted by ex-
perience and all that goes to make
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1916-10-27
On The Death Of Mr. Watkins.

In writing up the de;th of Mr.. Lu-
ther Watkins, an account of which
appeared in the last issue of this
paper, the Cross Hill correspondent
of the Laurensville Herald, says:
Mr.. Watkins WIS young man,
only in his twenties, and leaves his
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. William Wat
kins, with several brothers and sisters
to mourn his death. He came to Cross
Hill two years or more ago and put
up an automobile garage and repair
shop in which business he continued
until last spring when he went to
Greenwood to follow similar voca-
tion. After he was taken sick he
went to his fathers about a week
ago wheIre he died Sunday morn
ing. Mr. Watkins was quiet inof-
fensive young man, a faVorite among
many of his associates, a member Of
Bethabara Baptist church, and use
fnl citizen"
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1916-10-27

just as much as they are now. Would
they be tried again or would it be a
case of being placed in jeopardy twice
for the same offense. Nm doubt there
are lots of people in South Carolina
in the same condition of this couple
and who are now maintaining happy
homes.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1916-10-27
Captain W. S. Langford writes an

Captain W. S. Langford writes an
interesting letter from Texas which
is published in this ISSUE He talks
about the boil weevil and tells how
the people out there are working it
and warns the farmers of Newberry
to prepare for it. We should prepare
for the coming of the animal and if
We do not it will not be because we
have not had sufficient warning.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1916-10-27

for efficiency in the public service, be-
cause they do not agree with him on
some candidate in another race, are
as b2d as the man who sells his vote
outright for a consideration.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1916-10-27

The runlor is current on the streets
that. several Newberry men made big
money in recent cotton deals.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1916-03-03
Lighting Contract
Expires May 1st

1t will be the duty of the city
council to award the city lighting
contract at their April meeting,
the present contract expiring May
lst. The ed-Hydro Electric
company has held the contract for
the past five years and the bills
have amounted close to $500 per
month. Previous to five years ago
the Boston Colorado Power and
Water company held the contract.
AT last nights meeting of the
city council Alderman Woodward
proposed that the street committee.
which consists of Aldermen Erick-
son, Clark and Atkins, meet with
representative from both lighting
companies and arrange specifica-
tions so that both companies will
bid on the same service. 1t has
been charged that all was not fair
in the way the situation was han
five years ago and to avoid even
the semblance of trickery every
precaution will be taken this year
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1916-03-03
No Bo0tlegging
Here Says Emma
NUMeER -

The brief item in the Siftings
last week regarding the number of
packages of booze being received
and that Miss Emma Straub was
investigating the matter aroused
considerable comment.
According to the rules of the
express companies any person has
the right to call for information
the agent is obliged to give the in
formation. Miss Straub says she
will continue to make it her bust
wishes to state that. as yet, she has
discovered no bootlegging.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1916-03-03
Band Boys Will
Soon Have Uniforms

Three hundred dollars have al
ready been raised toward the 500
necessary to fully uniform the
Blazing Arrow Band Of Idaho
Springs {. The city council will
contribute at least SIS, possibly
500. and if there is reasonable as
surance OF raising the balance the
uniforms will be ordered at once.
Theywill cost SIG each, and freight.
Messrs. Mcdonald and Leach
met with the council last evening
and presented the situation. It is
the unanimous wish of the council
to encourage the band in every
reasonable way. The band will
take some out-of-town trips after
they get properly equipped and
the advertising Idaho Springs will
receive should be of great value.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1916-03-03
Metal Miners To
Work With Gilpin

About thirty of Clear Creek leading
mining men met at the city hall last
Saturday evening to perfect plans for
more closely organizing and for work.
ing in combination with the miners of
G.lpin county
-Ro5ert Sayre of Centred City, who il
:he leading spirit in Giipin county chap
ter. spoke at length on the plans under
which they organized and are operating
and made it clear that desirable con-
ces sions from tine smelter trust had al
ready resulted from their stand.
President Moscript, O. b. Wilmarth
and others addressed the meeting,
bringing up matters of vital interest to
the miners and it is hoped that future
meetings will be more largely attend
ed.
A vigorous campaign will be waged
for enlisting every miner in the county
The expense is pra ticaliy nothing but
large membership is mostly desired.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1916-03-03
Macleod Fire Started
By Night ProWler

A brisk fire started in shed in
the rear of the Daniel Macleod
home, ll35 Colorado Street, last
Friday night called out large
number of people and the fire was
quickly extinguished before much
damage was done. although the
burning building WAS SO located
that a spread of the flames would
have proved disastrous.
The fire was not started from
hot ashes. as the ash can was To-
Gated quite distant from the fire
and was well covered. but was un-
questionably the result of some
night prowler having dropped a
match in the straw of the vacated
shed in his search for coal or other
property. Mrs. Elizabeth Batch
elder and son passed by the shed
late in the evening and there was
no indication Of fire. Others going
by after II O'Clock saw nothing,
but at 1910 when Paddy Finleon
was homeward bound from his pool
room he discovered a brisk blaze
Some mining caps stored in the
shed exploded with loud report.
and later a number Of large cart
ridges, packed away some years
ago by NJ. B. Urquhart, added ex-
citement to the occasion. Neigh
.bors were sure that they could de-
tect the odor of Mr.. and Mrs. Mac
Leod's horse, Belle, roasting in
the i6pa-. but the MacLeods. ..and
"Belle" were spending tho night
on the other side of the range nn-
mindful of the FIRE which threat
ened their home In 1899 their
barn, located at the same place,
was burned and along with it the
family COW persisted.
Coal thieves have been operating
in the neighborhood and only two
weeks ago one was surprised by the
owner catching him in the act.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1916-03-03
Water System 10 Be
Valued by Experts

The Idaho Springs water works
system must be placed on sound
business basis, with rates that will
make the service at least self-sus-
tanning and pay the interest on the
investment.
The state public utilities CON-
mission has adopted uniform
system of accounting for all the
water supply systems of the state
and has called for an accounting
of the business done since Jan. l,
1916. Before this new system of
accounting can be adopted it will
be necessary to have correct
valuation placed on the entire sys-
tenn to use as basis for establish
ing the new rates.
1t is anticipated that prompt
payment of water bills from every
consumer will be exacted and those
who have been in the habit of al
lowing their bills to assume pro-
portions will be placed on the same
level with the humble consumer
who pays promptly.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1916-03-03
Forest Ranger Wants
Forest Fire Fighters

Two small forest f-es recently
have aroused w. B. Kelso, u
forest ranger, to the necessity of
better organization for fighting
forest fires. The city council last
evening took up the matter and
Mayor McClelland appointed AL
dermen Moscript, Atkins and
Woodward to meet with Mr..
Kelso and devise ways to perfect a
fire-fghting organization.
Early last week confagration
of dry grass and pine needles on
Indian fiat and the adjoining hill
side back of the Argo tunnel was
caused by campfire built by a
party of picnicers. 1t got beyond
their control and spread to the
trees on the hillside. Mr.. Kelso
was sent for, and with some men
from the Argo tunnel was soon
able to check the fire.
The dry season is approaching
and we'll organized fire-fighting
brigade may prevent the loss of
Idaho Springs water shed.
Don't forget that carry a COM
ple,e line of fancy work supplies.
Come in aud see the new things.
Maud Aim.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1916-03-03
Card of Thanks

We wish in this manner to
thank all those who aided in max
ing the Carlson meeting at the
Opera House last Sunday after
noon a success. We are especial
ly thankful to the Opera House
association who gave us the free
use of their house, and to Leach s
orchestra and the male quartette.
Woman's Christian Temperance
Union.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1916-03-03
Turn Out TO Help
the Home Team Win

On Saturday night the best bas-
ket-ball game of the year will be
held at the Trocadero when
Wheatridge High plays l. S. Fl. S.
Last year Wheatridge held the
championship of the state and
this season has won almost all the
games played.
A few years ago the Idaho
Springs team wrested the cham
pionship from Wheatridge and the
local boys think they can do it
again. This will probably be the
last big game on the home floor.
That victory in this game will
give the boys few trips.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1916-03-03
LARGE Audience Hears
Governor Carlson

Colorado's governor came TO
Idaho Springs las, Sunday at the
invitation of the w. =. T. U. and
addressed a large gathering OF
men aud women at the Opera
house. Governor Carlson spoke
principally about the prohibition
law and concerning the results al
ready to be noted as a result Of its
operation. He made it clear that
when the law has been given 4
thorough trial the state would
never 30 back to the wet columnl
rhe people must stand back OF
the officers as often,imes the man
who enforces the law the best il
condemned the most.
Tne governor was introduced by
f. NJ Mo>cript. mayor pro tem'
A quartet composed of Messrs
Stewart, Davis, Williams and
Coug HIN sang some beautiful Sc
lee ions and Mr.. Coughlin delight
ed tie audience with two solos
we'll sung. Rev. Leonard Myttou
opened and closed the meeting
with PRAYER.
Those on the platform with doy.
ernor Carlson we're: NJ, sdames
Hungerford, kelso and Su,her.
land; Messrs. II. f. Cris,, Beu
Catren, Senator Roberts, Moscript
John N. Green, J. w. B. Smith
Mytton, S.umm, Maxwell, Lynn
and Wood ward.
Governor Carlson met a mum
Der OF men at the EIks club after
which he took dinner with Mr.. ane
Mrs. ]. r. Sutherland, He re.
turned TO Denver in the afternoon