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The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1919-01-01

IL Bob Harper should win over
Joe Hin at the Eiks' club Friday.
he may be matched with Harold
Jones. the Tacoma crack. for "A bout
here. Both boys are clever and It
would undoubtedly be n fart bout
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1919-01-01

Put me in ring with Steve
Reynolds pleads Jack Martin. the
Butte boxer. that's one guy can
TRIM
Better watch out for Stevc's
right hand. Jack. IL the fireman
feels good. for It gets wicked at
tifnes
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1919-01-01

curiey valencourt is n busy man.
He meets Lon Dillon at tho EIks'
smoker Friday and expects to show
at the Crystal Pool and at Tacoma
next week
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1919-01-01
rrices raid shipper for
Pouitry, Veal and Fork. Z. o. b. Seattle

Selling Price. TO Re alters fer
Butter, Eggs and Cheese
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1919-01-01

Botter-
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1919-02-28
s. f. Sharp
PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON
Notice of Final Hearing.
Special attention given to all
calls both night and day.

Calls promptly answered. Once on Third
Street. Athena Oregon
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1919-02-28

Dollie Hunter; secretary. Kohler
Belts; sergeant at arms, Herman Gels
sci.
AT an assembly of the entire school
Tuesday morning, plans for the county
Declamatory Contest and county Track
and Field Meet were discussed. Sec
tonal tryouts for these events are first
held in some town in the Eastern part
of the county. Athena schools expect
to furnish contestants.
The Athena Press cup still remains
in theg7th and sth grade room, owing
to almost perfect attendance and pune
tuality. Miss Wiley's room however.
was credited with the highest deport-
ment grade.
The principals and superintendents
of the county met at the County Sup
erintendent's office last Saturday to
compare progress and plan for the re-
naming months of school. Nearly all
teachers reported loss of two to three
months on account OF influenza. Ath-
ena's loss seems to have been about
the average. However, the home study
work in our schools appears to have Sc
cured better results than in most plac'
es where such efforts were made.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1919-02-28
The Christian Church.

Next Sunday we begin our regular
morning and evening services. 1t
has been long time since we could
enjoy tull Sunday. Plan to be there
at both meetings. And don't forget
the Sunday school. One of the most
inspiring sights have seen in long
time was the big class of little people
in the lover room last Sunday, and
the teachers are planning some new
equipment that will if carried out, be
happy surprise and greatly add to
this already attractive department.
But fall in line and let US have great
day. B. B. Burton, Pastor.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1919-02-28
Executors Notice.

In the County Court for Umatilla
County, Oregon,
In the Matter of the Estate of james
F. Zerba. Deceased:
Notice is hereby given that the un-
dersigned has been appointed Executor
of the estate of James +. zerha. de-
ceased, by the above entitled Court,
and that he has qualified as said exec
utor as by law required. All persons
having claims against said estate are
notified to present the same to the
undersigned, or to his attorney, Homer
|. Watts, at his office in Athena, Ore
gon, verified as by law required, with
in six months from this date.
Dated at Athena, Oregon, February
{. 1919. Virgil r. Zerba.
Executro.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1919-02-28

Notice of Final Hearing.
In the County Court of the State of
Oregon for Umatilla County.
In the Matter of the Estate of Joseph
Sheard. deceased.
Notice is hereby given that the un-
dersigned as Administrative of the
above-entitled estate has filed her final
report with the clerk of the above en-
titled court and that the judge thereof
has designated Mondsy, March "a.
1919, at ten o'clock in the forenoon, as
the time, and the office of the Judge
in the county court house at Pendle-
ton. Umatilla County. Oregon, as the
place, when and where hearing shall
be had thereon.
All persons interested are hereby
notified to then and there appear and
show cause, if any they have, why
said report should not be approved,
the ADMINISTRATIVE discharged and her
bondsmen eXonerated.
Dated this eth day of February. 1919.
Lydia Sheard, Administrators.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1919-02-28

The only politics to be found in the
forming Of the League of Nations is
discerned in the puny chickering's of the
Poindexters and Borahs in the Senate.
The fair minded men of all political
parties Of the Nation are pulling to-
gether for the emancipation of the
world from the horrors of war. Only
the little Poindexters and Borahs are
wearing their coats wrong-side-
The 0regonian put the right brand or
them when it said; "The World
moves; but the Poindexters stand
still"
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1919-02-28
Boptist Church Notes.

Bible school meets at 10 a. m. The
attendance has been good, but let's
make it better. Preaching at II a. m.
and 7:ao p. m, A hundred per cent
loyal to our King, is the slogan. The
choir VIII be led by George c. Sutton
from now on. The music will be ex-
cellent
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1919-02-28
The Churches.
Methodist Episcopal Church.

Next Sunday will be feast day. The
Reds having won in their lively con-
test, the Blues are to serve them. A
combined service of Sunday school and
church will be held in the auditorium
after which lunch will be served in the
basement. At night the meeting will
be in the hands of a Gospel team, in
Guiding male quartette from the PEN
dleton Methodist church.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1919-02-28
THE BOND ISSUE.

With the Legislature passing the
$40, 900, 900 road bonding bill, an era
of road Improvement will soon be start
ed, that will put Oregon highways on
permanent and standardized basis.
The emergency provision of the bill
make the funds for road construction
available at once. and it is imperative
that those counties desiring state aid
in permanent road Improvement take
immediate action to secure it,
1t is with this object in view that a
special election is called for Tuesday,
March 4th, that the voters of Umatilla
county may vote upon the proposal of
bonding the county for 81 ,050, 600 for
roads. and that a full vote may be
polled. in the precincts of Athena dis
trict. Mayor Watts has issued the fol-
lowing proclamation:
"Whereas: By petition. the voters
of Umatilla County, Oregon, have
called for an election for the purpose
of bonding this county for the con-
struction of comprehensive system of
permanent roads and the Court has set
March 4, 1919 as the date OF such
election, and
Whereas: The needs of better
roads are apparent, and system of
permanent improvements necessary.
and
"Whereas: The election is of much
Importance, and should receive careful
consideration by every taxpayer in the
County, and his vote upon the matter,
"Now, Therefore, |. Homer |. Watts,
Mayor of Athena. b. virtue of the
authority in me vested. do hereby pro-
claim Tuesday, March A, 1919 a par
tial holiday and do hereby call upon all
business men to suspend business be-
tween the hours of 5 .. m. and 5 p.
M, to parmit their employees TO vote;
but in case it is not practical for any
business to suspend during those hours
to give all employees proper opportun-
ity to vote upon the subject.
Homer l. Watts, Mayor.
"Dated this 2Sth day of Feb, 1915"
With the county bond issue carrying
next Tuesday, there will be available
for Umatilla county road building,
from the state the sum of S576, 600,
and from Federal funds. 800, 600. OF
the sb78, 900 from the state, Athena's
direct benefit lies in the hard-surfacing
of the macadam road from Eastland to |
Weston, in the amount Of 500, 600
the balance of s95. 900 to complete the |
work coming from the sale of county |
bends. The available Federal funds |
are tosbe expended on the road from
Nye to the Grant county line.
The provisions Of the bill to be voted
upon next Tuesday were set forth in
full in the issue of the Press last week. |
1t shows concisely the amount of mo-
Il
ney to be expended on the various
roads, road mileage, etc. and with |
the full knowledge of its provisions in
their minds, Athena voters will no
doubt give substantial majority in
favor of the bonds.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1919-02-28
FIGURING THEIR INCOME TAX

| Wlll lNc uue ddle lor lHCOHic luAes
only few weeks away. the collection
Of this far-reaching tax on 1918 In
comes has started off with bang
Everybody is figuring income tax.
Payments and sworn statements OF
income must reach Internal Revenue
Offices on or before March 10, and there
are severe penalties for delinquency.
Residents of Oregon are required tt
make their returns and pay their faxes
to Milton A. Miller, Collector of Inter
nal Revenue, Portland, Ore, or to any
| of his deputy collectors who are now
doing free advisory work on Income
| Tax.
PAY your Income Tax by March
| 49," is the slogan of the Internal Rev
enue Bureau, which has sent every
| available officer into the field to help
the public to understand the require
ments and to prepare the returns.
Who Must Make Return.
1t Is estimated that many thousands
of single and married persons In this
section of the United States who have
never before made annual returns are
required to do so this year.
Income tax returns must be made
between now and March 10 by persons
who come under the following classiti,
cations:
Any unmarried person whose 1918
net income was $1,000 or over. Wild
Ows and widowers, Divorces and mar
ried persons who are living apart from
their husbands or wives, are for the
purposes of the Income Tax classed rs
unmarried.
Any married person living with wife
$1,000 or over. The income of both
husband and wife must be considered,
together with the earnings of minor
children, If any.
Revenue Bureau Offers Aid.
Each person in the United States
who Is in either of these claGsifications
must get busy at once II penalties are
to be avoided. He should secure a
blank Form 1910 A for reporting net
income up to 5000, or Form 1910 If
his net income exceeded that amount.
Forms are being distributed by Collec-
tors and their Deputies, also by banks
BY following the instructions on the
forms correct return can be prepared
at home. If person needs advice or
aid, the Deputy Collectors in the field
will furnish this without charge.
The new Revenue law places the In
come Tax duty on citizens and resi-
dents The Internal Revenue Bureau
is sending It's men to work right with
the public to get the tax and the re-
turns in. With active cooperation
every tax que March ID VIII De palu
anu e'e's ie'u'n 'edu'ie' w ~" WIN
oe III ''e ne'e'''e o''''ee VII ''''e'
Exemptions Allowed.
A single person is allowed n per-
sonal exemption of 81 900. If he Is sup
porting In his household relatives who
are dependent upon him he may claim
the status Of the head of family who
has the same exemption as If married.
A married person who lives with
wife or husband is allowed n personal
exemption of $1,000. The head of a
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1919-02-28

In addition to linking Link Swaggart
up with a link of sausage, the doubly
esteemed Weston Leader bore further
evidence Of its undisputed claim of be-
ling the best paper published between
Athena and Milton, by appearing in
8-page form lasi week.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1919-02-28
Athena School Notes
Contributed

At a recent felection held by the
High school the following officers of
the student body were chosen: Pres
ident. Ernest Duncan; vice president,
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1919-02-28

All that the various governments of
Berlin seem to know OF their own
Whereabouts Is that they are on their
way.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1919-02-28

About nll that Is left for the Ger.
man propngandist,j is an effort to think
Of things over which the allies might
quarrel.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1919-02-28

The sultan says Turkeys partIclpa.
tlon In the war was due to accident
II. accidentally made wrong guess.
The Seward gateway daily edition, and the Alaska weekly post., 1919-08-19
PROFESSIONAL BAD BOY
 SOLID WITH PRINCE REGENT

BELGRADE SERBIA, Aug, l9- Tho professional bad boy of a local or ohanace lad of twelve years saw the automobile of Prince Regent AlcXan- lcr standing in front of the Serbian Military Hospital the other day. When tho Prince appeared the boy told him.
 "I'm an orphan, but | didn't want O stay at the orphanage.
 don't get enough to cat, and be- sides don't want 10 be a shoemaker v
 The Prince asked the boy to como to the palace. The next morning just after hrcakfaSt the boy stole away from the class in the shoe-makng do, partmcnt and went to the royal off'c- ,e. TIe demanded and was given an au- Gience.
 In the afternoon the Minister of the Court reported to the directreSs of tn" orphanagc that the boy had gained the royal favor and would be sent to the officers training school.
The Seward gateway daily edition, and the Alaska weekly post., 1919-08-19
SCHOOL OF HOUSEMAIDS
 IS TO BE ESTABLISHED

LOS ANGELES, Cal, Aug, l9-- A school of housemaids will be estab- lished in Los Angeles, according to plans announced by Mrs. Edwin A. Knapp, formerly a newspaperwoman of Kansas City and more recently di- rector of publicity for the General Federation of Women's Clubs.
 Mrs. Knapp believes that through a course of training and the subse- ouent employment of graduates who know every Jetal of such services, the work will be raised to the dignity of a skilled trade if not a profession.
 Mrs. Knapp said the plan had been tried successfully in Kansas City, where such an institution was conduct ed by the board of education. The pro- spective maids are trained for house. work just as others are trained for teaching, with higher standards of service and pay and recognition with other skilled workers.
The Seward gateway daily edition, and the Alaska weekly post., 1919-08-19
THREE PACIFIC COAST STATES CONTRIBUTE BIG
 TONNAGE IN VESSELS

SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. 19- The three Pacific coast states of Washing ton. Oregon and California will have contributed 3,721 ,524 dead weight tons of shins at the close of the 1919 build inc program according to the approXl- mate figures given out here today by tho United States Shipping Board. ln all. 472 ships will have been added to Inc American merchant marine since the intensive war time shipbuilding began to "bridge the Atlantic" in the battle waged against the German sub marines.
 Steel and wooden ships to the num- bcr of 31S with tonnage of 2,236,9S6 is the estimated production of Wash ington and Oregon Shipyards from the beginning of the war to the completion of the 1919 program. Of these 245 are steel and 73 of wood.
 Tn California the total tonnage ot steel vessels to be constructed to the end of 1919 is 1,192,59S. Of wooden vessels. constructeI or underway, Cal ifornia's contribution is 2S with a to- tai dead weight tonnage of 177,0OO. Concrete ships are represented by 15,- 900 tons.
The Seward gateway daily edition, and the Alaska weekly post., 1919-08-19
NAVAL OFFICER WITH
 ATLANTIC FLEET KNOWS
 ALL ABOUT RECENT WAT

SAN FRANCISCO, Aug, 19-- . Captain Walter R. Gherardi, the bat tlcShip New Jersey is said by nava officers to be one of the best posted men with the Pacific fleet concerning The early struggles of Germany dur ing the war
 From 1914 until the United State declared war on Germany in 1917 Cap tain Gherardi was United States nav al attache at Berlin serving with Am bassador Gerard. Mrs. Gherardi fol lowing their return to the United Stay rs wrote a series of magaziy!2 articles concerning experiences in that country Gqring three years of war.
The Seward gateway daily edition, and the Alaska weekly post., 1919-08-19
MAN FINDS HIMSELF
 AFTER LOST THREE YEARS

ANAHEIM, Cal, Aug, 19- A man employed four months at a feed and fuel company here has just announced the recovery of his memory - after a lapse of three years and stated that he is the Rev. J. Paul Reeves, former ly the pastor of Christian church a; Morrowsville, Kan.
 He said he "lost" himself while on the way from Morrowsville to Wash ington, Kan.
 He has written to his father the Rev. J. A. Reeves, of Stella, Neb.
The Seward gateway daily edition, and the Alaska weekly post., 1919-08-19
CHINA HAS
 ND KICK

WASHINGTON, Aug, l9- Thomas Willard, American writer, today at tackled the Chinese peace delegation as Versailles and told the Senate For cign Relations committee that it was the unanimous opinion among renum- cration experts that the best thing possible for China was the temporary giving to Japanese of control of Shan tung.
 NIr. Willard said that the province was a rich one but under China russ yas going to waste The speaker said hat Japan would pick up the lose cn'S md when the province was rehabilit ltcd. would turn it back to China.
The Seward gateway daily edition, and the Alaska weekly post., 1919-08-19
U.S,CAYALRY
 GOING AFTER THE MfX|CANS
By Associated Press

CANDELARIA. Tex Aug, l9-- The Eighth American Cavalry wen, across the Mexican border this morn ing early in pursuit of the Mexican bandits who held the American army aviators, Peterson and Davis, for ran som.
 Davis and Peterson reached the United States at midnight. They are accompanying the troops sent across the border this morning in pursuit ot tho bandits, serving as guides.
 Captain Matlock paid the bandits the rarSom for the aviators late yestefda" afternoon and the aviators were st orr released.
 Acroplanes are proceeding the troops today acting as scouts to locat" trc bandits.
The Seward gateway daily edition, and the Alaska weekly post., 1919-08-19
WHAT A PACKER SAYS

CHICAGO, Aug, 19- J. Ogden Ar mour declares two things must oe done to remedy the present high prices. The worlds production or food must be increased and the "ar- bitrary fixing of prices and cond'- tions in all lines of business by tho Government must relax from the wartime basis and we must get back to conditions prevailing before April, 1917. In 1914 we bought hogs for $S.12 a hundred pounds. In 1915 they cost STAT; in 1915 they cost S9.47; in 1917 they took a jump to $15.32; in 1918 to Sl6.4l and for June of this year our aver age price was s2O.25, or an increase this year of 149 percent over the cost of 1914, and g percent over last years costs.
The Seward gateway daily edition, and the Alaska weekly post., 1919-08-19
USE AIRPLANE IN SEARCH
 FOR \ BOY WHO IS LOST

LOND BEACH, Cal, Aug, 19- Still another use for airplanes was discovered here when lost boy, Bob by Holman, three years old, was found after an aerial search.
 He became seperated from rela- lives. Earl Dougherty, an aviator hearing of the situation, invited Bob bv's mother to participate in an air plane search.
 The child was found in a cornfield
The Seward gateway daily edition, and the Alaska weekly post., 1919-08-19
bOL SFIL. yEkI
 BAITLESHIPS
 SUNK Al SEA
Bv Associated Press

HELiNGFORS, Aug. l9-- IL k re- ported that the EolShcviEl hattlrShi2 Andrea Pcrvosvan anL the battI' cruiser Pctropavlovsk, also the trans port GuaJdshtp, have been sunk dur ing an lgcmcnt with the British flee, i? the Gulf of Finland. The naval battle took place last Sunday evening. Tho British lost three motor boats, eight officers and three men being killed.
The Seward gateway daily edition, and the Alaska weekly post., 1919-08-19
By Associated Press

SEATTLE, Aug. 19- A SpeciGl dispatch from Washington to the Post Intclligcnc2r says Representative Cur ry, Chairman of the House Appropri2- tons committee has submitted re-
 port to the House urging the immcdi- ate appropriation of $l7,O00000 for
The Seward gateway daily edition, and the Alaska weekly post., 1919-08-19

STOCKHOLM Aug, l9- A rein forced British fleet has been concc0 uatcd against KrondStadt, Pcto- grads naval port. The City of kron- stadt k burning.
 |, is reported the Bolshcviki sub. marine depot ship Niatka has beer sunk in an engagement several miles northwest of KrondStadt.
The Seward gateway daily edition, and the Alaska weekly post., 1919-08-19

MARTA, Aug, 19- An adequate communication of pack trains carry ing field wireless and plenty of provi- sions is accompanying the troops sent across the Mexican border this morn ing. Davis and Peterson are expected to guide the troops to the spot where the bandits took them prisoners.
 The American government has of- ficially advised the Carranzistas Of the American expedition plans so the Am- orleans and Carranzistas will not clash.
The Seward gateway daily edition, and the Alaska weekly post., 1919-08-19
ENGLAND |. 1 \ ! IS UNDER B]L( E
 DEBT E
By Associated Press

LONDON, Aug, 19- Premicr Lloyo George told the House of Commons today that the war cost forty billion pounds.
 The Premier said that the change to peace would take as long as the .hangc from peace to war.a
 "The national debt has grown from six hundred and forty one million bounds to seventy eight hundred mil lion pounds" concluded the BritiSF Premier.
The Seward gateway daily edition, and the Alaska weekly post., 1919-08-19
FISH QUOTATIONS

SEATTLE, Aug. 19- Fish quota tons are as follows: halibut, twelve and one half cents; ling and red cod, eicht cents. There has been no change in the prices of picl;led varieties since July 2Sth.
The Seward gateway daily edition, and the Alaska weekly post., 1919-08-19

 LEAGUES
 ARTICLES
By Associated Pre"s

WASHlNGTON, Aug. l9-- PrcS'- dent Wilson told the Senate for"lgn Relations committee today he did not see any reasonable objection to the ln- tcrprctations of how America accepts ,hc League of Nations covenants pr" ,idcd each interpretation did not form a part of Americas formal ratifica- ton.
 President Wilson further stated that the much discussed article No. TO- regarding the Monroe doctrine. was not of doubtful interpretations when read in connection with the entire covenant.
 The President said the council could only advise and it's action must be un' animous thus requiring Americas af- filmative vote on the question.
The Seward gateway daily edition, and the Alaska weekly post., 1919-08-19
GERMANS SUDDENLY GO
 TO WAR ON POLISH FRONT

WARSAW. Aug. 19- The Germans suddenly attacked the Polish Lines to- day and occupied two villages south east Of the Silesi Silcsian frontier, The Polish population drove the Germans back and occupied two German will ages. Food Administrator Hoover, who is in Poland. ordered the Americans to cooperate with the Poles until the ef- fort to cause hoStilitieS had ceased.
The Seward gateway daily edition, and the Alaska weekly post., 1919-08-19
SIX YEAR OLD IS READY
 TO GET AMERICAN MONEY

FLORENCE, Italy, Aug" l9-- Francesca Gillardini, aged six. IS TO rarded here as the youngest fortune -cIlcr in the world She is anXiousIv owaitinr the lifting of the ban or American tourists.
The Seward gateway daily edition, and the Alaska weekly post., 1919-08-19
IS URGED FOR
 NOW
the Alaska railroad.

the Alaska railroad.
 Representative Curry says the con grcSsional policy of making piecemeal appropriations is causing many delays and if the money is appropriated in a lump it will be possible to complete the railroad by the end of December 1922.
The Seward gateway daily edition, and the Alaska weekly post., 1919-08-19
ALAMEDA Is LATE

According to adviceS received at the local cable office, the Steamer AL ameda is not due to arrive in Cordova until ? o'clock tomorrow afternoon. This will put the steamer into Seward sometime Thursday, maybe.