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The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1917-06-08
ATHENA TAKES
$4,000 BONDS

A drive is to be made in Umatilla
county to stimulate subscriptions to
Liberty Loan bonds and special effort
is to be made in every part of the
county.
Athena is well up in the pro rata
rank of towns of like population
throughout the state in subscriptions
to the Liberty Loan. The First Ma
tional Bank of Athena has taken $780,
600 of these bonds, and by so doing
makes it possible for Athena people
to purchase the bonds conveniently
hereat home.
A number of the bank patrons and
others have subscribed for bonds of
different denominations. and others
have signified their intentions Of doing
SO.
The subscriptions to the Liberty
Loan in Oregon totals nearly three and
half million dollars to date, and with
the spirited campaign now on, sub
scriptions are expected to flow in.
The campaign in Eastern Oregon is
taking on additional interest through
the presence of party Of live Port
land campaigners in the person of
Frank A. Freeman, vice president of
the Lumberman's Trust company; G.
G. Chapman, editor of the Oregon
Voter; H. H. Cloutier. manager of the
Multonomah Hotel, and Mark Wood
ruff, of the Chamber of Commerce.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1917-06-08
CELEBRATION IN
ATHENA JULY 4TH.

" At a meeting of the business men,
held last evening in the office Of B. B.
Richards, it was decided to hold cele-
bration at the City Park on July 4th.
Ralph Hassell was made chairman of
the meeting, ways and means were dis
cussed and committees appointed. The
sentiment Of those present was that
the entire program of the celebration,
except the ball game be held at the
City Park, thus departing entirely
from practice of the past in holding a,
portion of the program on the streets.
The City Park is an ideal place for
the celebration and with the entire pro-
gram of the day held there, all may
enjoy it.
The Weston band of twenty men has
been secured to furnish the music for
the occasion and with the band the
neighbor town will feel more than or
dinary interest in the success of the
celebration.
After appoin tment of the various
committees, the meeting adjourned un-
til Monday evening, when further ar
rangements for the celebration will be
made. Committees appointed are:
Finance--J. H. Booher, Henry Dell,
F. B. Radtke.
Advertising and Band--F. B. Boyd.
Program and Speaker-H. |. Watts.
Park. E. Froome, !. w. Ware,
w. E. Dobson.
Sports-F. S. LeGrow, Henry Dell,
Ralph Hassell.
Base ball-Omar Stephens, VIM.
Littlejohn, VIM. Konasek.
Fire Works--M. L. Watts, B. B.
Richards, Lloyd Michener.
Parade-H. ]. Power, A. B. Steele,
C. o. Henry.
Decorations-W. G. Emmel, Jas.
Henderson, A. A. Foss.
Dance-Ed. Sebaskey, v. G. Burke,
| A. A. Shick, assisted by ladies.
Concessions-City Marshal ant
Street Committee.
Merry-go- -Round-Roy McPherrin.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1917-06-08
Eugene's Problem

The most serious problem considered
at Eugene Registration Day was what
should be done with man without a
home who presented himself for regis
tration. He gave his name as Peter
Finan. He said that he was born in
New York 25 years ago and was a
rancher by occupation, but unemployed
at present.
I, The registration officer, when Finan
said he had no home, decided that the
rule that single man might claim the
place he slept the previous night as
his domicile might apply.
Where did you sleep last night?"
he was asked.
''On boxcar between Roseburg and
Eugene, T" the applicant replied.
Finan stated that he had been trav-
cling over the country for more than
seven years and that he had no rel
atives living. He was registered and
his card was marked, Transient. !"
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1917-06-08
RED CROSS TO MILTON;
FINANCE COM. MAKE GOOD

The Athena Red Cross auxiliary will
be represented in the parade at the
Milton Strawberry-Red Cross Day.
next Tuesday.
For the purpose of arranging for the
trip. Mrs. H. H. Hill, chairman, has
called meeting of all lady members,
to meet at the school house Monday
afternoon at 800 o'clock, when the
details will be talked over. 1t is de-
sired that all who have cars let it be
known how many they can accommo-
date. Let every lady member be pres
ert.
That the ''jitney" dance given Tues
day evening by the local finance COM
mittee of the Red Cross society was an
unqualified success, was evidenced by
the large and we'll behaved crowd pres
ent, and the neat sum of $46.50, real
lied from the dance. The room was
patriotically decorated in flags and
bunting, and the music was furnished
by Johnson's orchestra, practically
free. the leader giving his services
and the others playing for half price.
Many young people from out of town
participated in the dance.
At the pastry sale given recently,
$3.50 was added to the Red Cross
fund. Two new members, Mrs. Myra
Reeder and Mr.. Alvan johnson, have
beer added to the list.
Work will be done at the school
house Wednesday afternoon, as usual.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1917-06-08
|0REGON VOTES
FOR ROAD BONDS

Athena for bonds by majority of
four. was the result of the special
election held Monday. A small vote
was cast here as elsewhere throughout
the county and state. State returns
show that the vote polled will exceed
little more than rs per cent.
Road bonds carried in the state by
over 10000. Clatsob county gave the
highest majority for the bonds outside
of Multnomah county, a majority of
2,4Is. Lane county relied up a major
Iity of 5000 against bonds.
\ The vote on the measures submitted,
resulted in Athena as follows:
Authorizing Ports to Create Limited
Indebtedness to Encourage Water
Transportation. Precinct Is, Yes l5;
No "a; Precinct 10, Yes 80; No 49,;
Precinct 20, Yes 81; No "a.
Limiting number of Bills introduced
and Increasing Pay of Legislators.
Precinct ls, Yes a. No 40; Precinct
10, Yes Q, No So; Precinct 20, Yes
8, No 81.
Declaration Against Implied Repeal
of Constitutional Provisions by Amend
ments Thereto. Precinct IS, Yes IL,
No 81; Precinct 10, Yes II, No Al;
Precinct 20, yes IL, No 45.
Uniform Tax Classification Amend
ment. Precinct IL. Yes II, No 81;
Precinct 10, Yes "a, No 81; Precinct
20. Yes "a, No 80.
Requiring Election City, Town and
State Officers at Same Time. Pre-
cinct 1S, Yes 20, No 80; Precinct 10,
Yes ss, No 80; Precinct 20, Yes "a,
No 35.
For Hundred Thousand Dollar Tar
Levy for a New Penitentiary. Pre-
cinct l8, Yes IL, No AZ; Precinct 10
Yes IA, No So; Precinct 20, Yes IL
No 43.
Six Million Dollar State Road Bond
Issue and Highway Bill. Precinct
Is, Yes 28, No 81; Precinct 10, Yes
a3, No "a; Precinct 20, Yes 81, Nc
I'd
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1917-06-08
Milton Strawberry
Red Cross Day June X

Next Tuesday, June 10, will be a
great day at Milton. The Milton Com
mercial Club has donated the Annual
Strawberry Festival to the Red Cross,
and the entire funds derived from the
festival will be turned into the Red
Cross treasury.
A grand parade will take place al
10 a. m, in which prizes will be offer.
ed on floats, vehicles and bicycles.
Open air sports will be feature, con
sisting of races, competitive military
drill and first aid field service by Hon
or Guard teams. First and second
prizes will be given in all sports. The
Girls Honor Guard contests are opel
to all Guards.
A big dinner booth will be provided
with plenty for all. The Red Cross
headquarters will be rest room fo
the ladies. and during the Afternoon
| first aid demonstrations will be givel
there,
Dancing afternoon and evening, ant
baseball game between Walla WALL
and Milton. Freewater at $3.50.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1917-06-08
ATHENA BALL GROUNDS
MAY Be ENCLOSED

The dimensions of the ball grounds
were measured yesterday by Austin
Foss and Omar Stephens for the pur-
pose of getting line on the cost Of
the proposed fence to enclose the ball
park.
They found ample rocmfor the en-
closure and the estimated cost is ap-
proximately $275 for fence around
the grounds, six feet in height.
No trouble is anticipated by those
interested in seeing the grounds en-
closed in raising funds by subscription
to finance the expenditure. 1t is real
lied by all who attend the games that
large number of people witness the
games without paying, who would pay
if their view from outside the dia-
mond were obstructed.
| Friends of the movement say that
not only is the park an advantage tt
base ballagames, but the athletics Of
the Public school will be greatly bene
fitted by having the convenience o.
the park for base ball, track meets
t>A~
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1917-06-08
ATHENA GIVES 98
men FOR SERVICE

Where are 98 men in Athena and
vicinity eligible to war service, be-
tween>the ages Of 81 and 30 years, ac-
cording to the registration Tuesday.
In precinct IL, 80 registered; in pre-
cinct 10, 80 registered, and in precinct
20, 10 registered. x
There was no denienstration what
ever, the men simply came forward
and gave in their names to the regis
trars. --'-
throughout the state there were abb
solutely no disorders Of any nature.
Not Stacker was found in Portland,
where nearly $4,000 registered for SER
vice. Oregon's eligible fighting men
under the selective draft will approx.
innate $4,000, Of which 1900 will
come from Umatilla county.
The next step is the selective draft.
An extensive card index system is be-
ing arranged at the Offices of the Ad-
jutant General and men for active SER
vice will be chosen.
Registration proceeded generally
without disturbance throughout the
natior, and the few arrests reported
were construed by officials not as evil
dence of any effective organized resis-
tance, but rather as sporadic affairs to
be expected in an undertaking of such
magnitude and Importance.
Of the approximately 10000, 600
men who were registered the Census
Bureau estimates that about A, 500, 900
are married and about $500, 900 are
single.
By estimate they are distributed
throughout the walks of life approx
imately in this number:
Agriculture, forestry and animal
husbandry, 1884, 900.
Manufacturing and mechanical in
dustries, 3,086, 900.
No gainful occupations, 500, 500.
Transportation, $4,000.
Trade, l,054,0O0.
Public service, 1900.
Domestic and personal service, AL
900.
Professional service, Bid, 200.
Clerical occupation, 374, 900.
Extraction of minerals, 3ss.00
These figures total less than TO-
600, 900. The remainder are scattered
through occupations not here classified
which are many and varied.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1917-06-08
Officials Hold Over

The opinion Of Pendleton attorneys is
that Mayor Best and four councilmen
will hold over in Office until the next
general election. year from next fall.
as the result of the law passed Monday
by the voters at the special election.
Under this amendment it will be pos
sible, says the East Oregonian, for
cities and towns to avail themselves Of
the use Of the county registration
books, in place Of keeping a separate
set Of such books. 1t will be necessary
for the cities and towns to make the
boundaries of their election precincts
identical with the boundaries of the
county election precinct and to make
use of the names registered with the
county clerk of the particular city.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1917-06-08
For Red Cross, $4,000.

Umatilla county is expected to raise
the sum of $50, 1000 for the American
Red Cross society and a drive to Sc
cure this money will be made during
the week from June IS to 25.
Announcement to this effect was
made on the return of Pendleton rep
resentatives from Portland. At Port
land detailed plans for raising the ma
tional fund of one hundred millions
desired by the government we're dis
cussed and the necessity Of financing
the organization was made plain.
In securing the fund in this county
an executive committee will have gen
eral charge and there will be various
teams at work, each under the direc-
tion Of captain.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1917-06-08
Wood-C Cutting Advised.

While in Hood River H. C. Oliver,
travelling freight and passenger agent
of the o. W. R. & N. company, called
on representative business men and
urged them to agitate movement to
have Upper Valley and Mount Hood
ranchers engage in cutting wood when
cultivation Of their crops is completed.
"The transportation of coal is going
to be negligible" says Mr.. Oliver,
"and unless wood is cut some of the
interior communities are going to face
a severe famine this Winter. We
guarantee a market and profitable re-
turns on all the wood that is cut in the
Hood River Valley this summer and
fall.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1917-06-08
"Bone Dry" STAYED Off

E. M. Williams Of Seattle, Mon day
filed with the Washington Sec. of State
petitions for referendum vote on the
bone dry law passed by the 1917 Leg
islature. The petitions bore 81, $40
names, 9s,657 being required. The
"bone dry law. which was to have be-
come effective at midnight between
June and 7, is now suspended, auto
matically, permitting continuation of
the permit system which has existed
since January /, 1919. On July the
Reed amendment passed by Congress
is expected to make the state "bone
dry"
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1917-06-08
Road to Be Prepared

The macadam road between Pendle-
ton and the Washington state line,
which is the first to be paved by the
state under the provisions of the road
bonding measure, will be put in con-
dition Immediately, according to the
announcement of County Judge Marsh.
The macadam has broken down badly,
and considerable work will be neces-
sary before it is ready for surfacing.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1917-06-08
Decision for MaloneY

The supreme court has affirmed the
decision of Circuit Judge Phelps in
the case Of Frank Rogers, appellant.
versus ]. w. Maloney, the case being
appealed from Umatilla county. The
action was in relation to forcible en-
try. The decision is the final step in
the litigation between Frank Rogers
and Judge Maloney over possession Of
some Indian land claimed by both men,
the controversy at one time coming
close to the fighting point when Judge
Maloney used shot gun to stog Rog
ers from burning stubble field. The
circuit court decided in favor Of Ma
loney and the supreme court upheld
the decision.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1917-06-08
Shick-BOOher.

Mr.. John Shick and Miss Gertrude
Booher, well known young couple OF
this city, were united in marriage at
the M. E. church, South, parsonage by
the Rev. Howard, at Walla Walla,
Saturday afternoon. Mr.. and Mrs.
Shick will reside in Athena. Both
have large circle of friends ig Ath,
ena and vicinity, who unite in wishing
happiness and success in life.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1917-06-08
Big Sale of Land Made

At a price of $sl, ,s65.95, H. c.
Rosenburg, well known farmer, has
purchased from Frank and Manual
Pedro 5i4i acres of land in the Coomb's s
Canyon district, north of Nye. A large
part Of the land is being farmed.
Loren Seward has bought three sections
and fraction of the old Prospect farm
from H. L. Moody for $i5, 1000.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1917-06-08

China Joe, one Of the most respected
citizens of Juneau and pioneer of
Alaska, was found dead May IS in his
cabin in the business district of Juneau,
where he had conducted bakery and
garden. He came to Juneau in the
early eighties, but before that he oper-
ated a bakery at Sitka, and still earlier
he had been a miner in the Cassiar
country. When the Chinese were for
chilly obliged to leave Alaska in the
early days an exception was made in
the case Of China Joe, on account of his
numberless acts of kindness to the old
prospectors. He was B3 years old and
was a charter member Of the 1887
Alaska Pioneers Association and a
member Of the Juneau Igloo camp.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1917-06-08
New Recruiting Plan

Littleton, Colorado, has plan Of en-
couraging recruits which places it in
the front rank of patriotic commune
ties. Every man who joins the army
or navy is presented with sl5 from the
town treasury. So far fifteen have
answered their countries call. "The
plan leaves the lads with feeling that
the home town has an interest in them
and wants to see them provided with
the small change needed SO they can
take advantage of the things worth
while when the opportunity offers" p"
said D. NJ. DeCamp, town treasurer.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1917-06-08
Shorn Sheep MAY Suffer

Fear for the welfare of the shorr
sheep has been occasioned by the cold
weather of the last few days, and the
snowfall of yesterday sent many sheep
men from Baker into the country. So
far no losses have been reported, but
in the higher attitudes it is feared that
the cold may have been disastrous.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1917-06-08

The wedding Of Mrs. jamie Woodruff
of this city and Mr.. John Riley of Two
Rivers, WASH, occurred in Walla Wal
la June 9TH. The bride is we'll known
in this city. where she has a host Of
friends. and the groom is prosperous
farmer and dairyman Of Two Rivers,
where the couple will make their home,
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1917-06-08

r. H. Hill is having some inside
improvements made in his house on
College street this week.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1917-06-08

]. .. Gross, of Wslla WalIa, Is visit
ing bis brother, George, in this city.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1917-06-08
Subscription Rates

One Copy, qne year, $3.50; for six
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payable in advance, and subscrip-
tions are solicited on no other basis
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1917-09-21
FEW WOMEN OF
TODAY WORK BLINDLY


Used to be that daughters adhered
strictly 70 mothers methods OF home
management. They used certain baking
recipes simply because they were ia
vorites Of a former generation.
Times have changed radically. Col
leges and clubs have been established
for the express purpose Of determining
just which baking methods and bak-
ing materials are best. Many domestic
scientists devote their lives to research
and experimental work. They are con-
stantly testing food products. They con-
duct exhaustive comparative tests. They
accept and endorse only such methods
and baking processes as have been
found superior through scientific meas
urement Of merit. These decisions are
given wide publicity. The result is that
the housewife Of today produces more
Wholesome and perfect bakings at less
cost then ever before.
In Investigating the decisions hand
ed down by pure food specialists and
eminent domestic scientists, it is plain
ly evident that the overwhelming ma
jority employ and advocate the use OF
Calumet Baking Powder.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1917-09-21
GRIFFITH CREEK.

George w. Owens is in a seriou.
condition from blood poisoning.
NJ. T. Preece Is a great sufferer from
bo:ls this wee;i.
Several of the bots who work vi
Tug were home Saturday and Sunday
Thorny Daniels. who has been work.
ing at Nolan has returned home.
D. Sarold Vaughan returned TO Cat
1ettsburg last Saturday after a weeks
vacation here.
Born, to Lon Brown and wife fine
son.
George Miller has bought team and
wagon and has gone to york on the
Cherryville- Chapman haul.
Mr. and Mrs. James Mcknight of
Ashland are here the guests Of the lat
ter's parents, Mr.. and Mrs. w. G. PEN
nington.
Tom Isaac and family have moved
into our reighborhood from Hunting
ton.
Josh Sammons has returned from
Chilliccthe, Ohio. where he has been
working for the past month
w. S. Vinson was on our creek one
day last week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Robt. Grey of Mate
wan were here last week visiting rel
satives and friends MRS. MUTT.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1917-09-21
AuBsARDsTowN.

Death visited our community and
took from our midst our loving frienc.
Mrs. Alice Lett. wife of c. L. Lett, but
her departure from life only makes
heaven brighter as she was true
christian, always doing good and ad-
ministerng 10 the sick and needy Her
home was always a pleasant one. All
met with The kindest hospitality when
visiting there. Mrs. Lett departed this
life September ~, 1917. Funeral ser
vices were held at the home By Rev.
A. II. Miller.
The body aas taken TO S;rother
graveyard and there laid to rest until
the great Judgment day, when the
grave shall give up their dead.
Mrs. Lett leaves husband and mott
ler, one sister and many dear friends
all of whom will miss her associations
through life. but win enjoy it through
eternity in a city where death never
comes and parting words are never
spoken. Mrs Lett was 40 years, 3
months and days old. X.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1917-09-21
ENzaERRFEEEEGEEEENRNGG -

where he is to report for military duty
on the 18th.
Levi Thompson is spending a few
DAYS with home folks.
Mrs. MoiiIe Ganbill and grand
daughter We're here Wednesday en-
route to their home in Port Arthur
Texas.
Mrs. Mamie Stewart and two daugh-
tiers of Louisa yere here Saturday to
see their grandmother.
Sam Shepherd and wife are in Gin
cinnati on business this week.
Mrs. Leigh and little daughter are
visiting the family Of l. Smith here.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1917-09-21
GETS EXTENSION TO JANUARY

John "Gigger" Hill sen confessed
slayer OF George Church, town marshal
of Barboursyille. w. Va, VIII rot be
hanged September 2s. the date set by
the Cabell county criminal court for
his death.
The Supreme Court of Appeals at
Charleston granted Hill a writ OF En-
ror and allows the condemned man an
extension of time until next January
to prove his contention of error.
When arraigned before the criminal
court Hill pleaded guilty but said he
did so with the understanding the
death penalty would not be inflicted
His attorneys ailege four points OF
error in his trial.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1917-09-21
wEBBvILLE.

Mrs. Sallie Gardner and Miss Ruth
Shepherd attended the camp meeting
at Hitchins
Mrs. James Bryant has returned
from Holden where she spent the week
with her sen.
Fred Kellar of Catlettsburg and Elem
Kellar and wife of Ashland, spent the
weekend with their father here.
w. l. Webb has gone to Columbus
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1917-09-21
WILL STICK 70 n.

Berlin, Ont, changed its name T.
Kitchener, and East Germantown. Ind.
has changed its name to Pershing. Pa
ris, KY. however, viii stick to it's nams
buffalo Enquire.
Bonners Ferry herald. [volume] (Bonners Ferry, Idaho) 1904-current, 1917-09-25
MAJOR FENERAL BLISS
Succeeds General Scott as Chief of
Staff of Army of U. S.

Notwithstanding General Tasker
H. Bliss Saturday was named chief
of staff of the army to succeed Ma
jor General Hugh L. Scott, who re-
tires from office Saturday. General
Scott, who is Ga years old, has reach
ed the age of retirement, but he i'm
mediately will be recalled to active
service. Secretary Baker said that
for the present the general would be
assigned to duty in connection with
the training of troops in the United
States, but would not specify the COM
mand.
General Bliss has been acting chief
of staff since General Scott left for
Russia several months ago as a men,
Der of the American mission. He
will also reach the age of retirement
on December 81 next, but before his
appointment Saturday there were in
timations that he would remain as
chief of staff for at least those three
months. When the American forces
begin to reach France in large num-
bers, however, the strain on the chief
of staff will become so great that a
younger officer may be called upon
to bear the burdens of the office.