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The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1922-08-11
OLD CIRCUS MAN KILLED

W, E. Brown, 76 years old, for many
years an acrobat with leading shows
Of the country, was instantly killed
Tuesday when the automobile in which
he was riding with John Beckwith
skidded and pinned him under 1t in
three feet of water near Barnhart,
on the Columbia river highway.
Young Beckwith declared that the
light car was travelling at rate OF
between rs and 80 miles an hour when
it skidded and hit the rocks at the
side Of the road, Brown was thrown
clear Of the car but before he could
make his escape the car had landed
on him, according to Beckwith.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1922-08-11
GROWERS FACE LOSS

With about two-thirds of this sea-
sons crop harvested Walla Walla on
ion growers stood to lose thousands
of dollars Monday as a result of a
drop in the price from rs cents a
hundred during the greater part Of
last week to SO cents. Some buyers
would quote no price at all, saying
"There is no market" The drop in
price is laid to the uncertainty of
railroad shipping conditions and the
rush of Eastern onions on Eastern
markets. About 450 cars Of onions
have been shipped out of Walla Wal
la thus far this season at prices
ranging from 65 cents to 75 cents
a hundred.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1922-08-11
CITY BAKERY MOVES

L. G, Bevens has moved his bak-
cry and confectionery store into the
building he purchased from H. Nc
Arthur, en- the north side of Main
street, between Third and Fourth, and
is ready to serve his customers there
He has thoroughly renovated the in.
terror Of the building, repainted and
repapered 1t, and changed the par
titions, The alterations made to the
building affords attractiveness and
comfort, H.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1922-08-11

II reckon you had right lively
time In Kansas Clty2" inslnuated an
acquaintance.
"Tolable,' replied Gabe Gosnell OF
Grudge, "but nothing like what | prob
ably would have had II wasn't con-
slderably lively on my feet. You see.
up in Kay See, II you meet respect
able-lookipg man after four o'clock in
the afternoon anywhere the least bit
off to one side, he's hoidup and robs
You.
"And II you meet one that don't
look respectable, he's a plain-clothes
policeman, and pounds you because he
thinks you're q holdup. So was prae-
tlcaily on the keen jump all the time
| was there, dodglng one or the other"
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1922-08-11
Special Election
September Sixth

Il For the purpose Of voting on a
$20N00 municipal bond issue, spec
ial election will be held in Athena,
on Wednesday September 9Th, be-
tween the hours Of eight o'clock, a.
M, and eight o'clock p. m./
The balloting will take PLACE at
City Hall, and judges and clerks will
be appointed in due time. The bonds
to be authorized by this election will
be issued in denominations of not
less than $100 nor more than $1,000
and shall be payable not more than
Is years from date of issuing, and
shall bear interest at not more than
six per cent, and can not>be sold or
exchanged for less than their par
value.
The necessity for the bond issue at
this time is to meet payment Of the
city's Indebtedness incurred, which is
given as follows:
upon judgement in damage
suit against the City of Athena; (the
Cartano judgment, amounting to
practically $10,o0O) for addition to the
lighting of the city; accrued salary;
general expenses; for municipal wa
ter system, and other incidental ex-
penses of the said city heretofore in
curred," etc.
The resolution, amending the city
charter, and the notice of special
election, appears on page two Of to-
days Press.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1922-08-11
38 ARE KILLED
IN TRAIN CRASH

st. Louis. Thirty-eight persons
were killed and 1877 injured when Mis-
souri, Pacific fast train known as No.
4 crashed into local passenger train
at Sulphur Springs, 26 miles south Of
here Saturday night.
Four rear coaches of the local train,
known as No. 80, were telescoped and
three others were hurled down an EN-
bankment.
The accident occurred at the rail-
road station where the local passenger
had stopped to take water. Engineer
Glenn, on the fast train, was Instant
ly killed, while his fireman, ]. Il. Tin
sley, was badly injured.
Failure of the engineer of train No.
4, the fast passenger steel train to
heed block signal was the cause
of the disaster, according to John Can
non, assistant general manager of the
road.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1922-08-11
UMATILLA CROP EsTIMAED
AT 4,3OO,OOO BUSHELS

Umatilla county's wheat crop is now
being estimated at about 100000
bushels by the buyers. This is slight
ly under the average yield. Although
yields of wheat are spotted much
more than usual, the average fields
are in excess of what ere esti-
mated before harvest started.
From as low as eight and nine
bushels to more than 40 bushels is
the story told by many farmers, and
most Of the grain was slightly pinched
by the hot winds of early July, but
is of better quality than usual.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1922-08-11
JOHN F. HILL DEAD

Infirmities Of old age caused the
death at Pendleton Wednesday morn
ing Of John F. Hill, who came to
Oregon from Kentucky in 1887. He
enlisted in the civil war at the age
Of 16, and served his country for
four years. Mr., Hill was the father
Of ten children, nine of whom sur
vive him. Mrs. R. N. stanfield, wife
Of oregon's junior senator, is a
daughter.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1922-08-11
TWO men KILLED IN
MOONSHINE BATTLE
Deputy Sheriff and Still Guard
Are Dead and Federal
Agent Wounded.

Vancouver, Wash.-Two men are
dead, another is in the hospital here
partially paralyzed but will recover,
and three others are in jail at Steven
son, Wash, as result Of battle be-
tween liquor raiding party and a
moonshiner near Stevenson.
James A. Morgan, federal prohibit
tion officer, is the man in the hospital.
He was wounded when Paul Hickey, a
moonshiner, killed w. g. Rorison, of
Vancouver, Clarke county deputy sher-
If. Hickey, mortally wounded, was
found by posse two hours after the
battle. He was shot, it is said, by
Rorison. He died while being taken
to Stevenson.
Hans Hanson, 80, is in Jail for in
vestigation, suspected of being one Of
the moonshine gang. Harold Ahola
owner of the 40-acre farm on which
the shooting occurred, and E. L.
Knight, who rented the farm, are also
held, as they are said to have talked
with Hickey just before the raid.
The raid was made by Morgan, Rori-
son and John Piggott Morgan and
Piggott are federal prohibition Of
ficers.
The agents were searching for a
still reported to be on Nelson creek,
two miles east of Stevenson. AS they
sighted a still on the creek bank
Hickey jumped out of the brush in
front of them, armed with 30-30 rifle,
and told Morgan, who was in the lead,
to drop his gun. In reply Morgan
shouted to his companions and fired
two shots over Hickey's head. Hickey
then opened fire and the first shot hit
Morgan's right hand, the bullet cours-
ing up his arm to the elbow. This shot
disarmed Morgan. Rorison then open
ed fire and it developed later, mortally
wounded Hickey. The three officers
then started for cover.
AS they ran Hickey fired two more
shots, the first killing Rorison instant
ly and the second hitting Morgan in
the head and rendering him uncon-
scious.
Hickey then dropped into the brush,
Piggott, the only officer who escaped
the moonshiner's bullets, firing two
shots after him as he ran but miss
ing his mark.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1922-08-11
TO CUT PHONE RATE

The initial step by the recall-elect-
ed public service commission looking
to a reduction Of the rates of the
Pacific Telephone G. Telegraph COM
pany in Oregon, was taken at an
executive session of that body, The
action of the commission was based
on a resolution introduced by 7, M,
Kerrigan, one Of the recall commits
sioners,
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1922-08-11
BIsHoP cnLLAPSES

The right Rev. Robert Lewis Pad
dock, bishop of eastern Oregon, who
went to New York last spring to ap-
pear before the presiding bishops and
council to answer to charges Of dis
loyalty made against him by the epis-
copal clergy and to save his minis
try, has suffered nervous collapse
and is seriously ill in a New York
hotel.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1922-08-11
ASK FOR LOANS

The Spokane federal land bank
completed in July 527 first MORTGAGE
loans on farms for s1,s19, 400, making
the total loans completed in the
Northwestern district s67,977 ,585
Applications continue in large vol
ume, there having been 1867 applica-
tions filed during the month asking
for loans in the aggregate amount Of
s4,32S, ,49s,
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1922-08-11
Bio -Four Rail Men Quit.

Chicago, Ill-The nationwide rail-
road strike was extended to the "big
four operative brotherhoods in the
Chicago switching territory when 1900
engineers, firemen, conductors and
brakemen left their posts on the Elgin,
Joliet & Eastern road in protest
against the presence of national
guardsmen in the yards of the com.
pany. The walkout OF the ''big four
brotherhoods at Joliet is exclusively
a local action, ordered by the chair.
man of the Joliet division of the union.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1922-08-11
WHEAT TAKES SLUMP

Wheat reflected conditions in the
east yesterday and developed weak
er market, resulting in drop of l
cent bushel for the different grades.
Hard white was down to $10S, which
meant that dealers were offering
well under the dollar at interior
points. But little activity was re-
ported and receipts from interior
points were comparatively small.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1922-08-11
FIRE PUT ouT IN TIME

"a grain fire starting from the
machine in the Hodgen grain field
Tuesday was put out by the crew
and others who rushed to their as
sistance, after about three acres of
ground had been burned over, two
acres of stubble and one acre Of
standing grain. Had the fire crossed
the road to the east, a large amount
Of standing grain would have been
destroyed,
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1922-08-11
CECIL BRITAIN, LOST AT TOLLGATE II
YEARS AGO REPORTED FOUND in SPOKANE

Cecil Brittan disappeared at Tol
Gate II years ago this summer
With his parents he went to camp
at the summer resort. He went t
the small store there, got some can
dy, walked to the gate and from that
day to this no trace of him has beer
found. His parents, Mr.. and Mrs
R. L. Britten spent thousands of dol
lars in following every clue investi-
eating reports of children being found
in many cities Of the U. S. Wheth-
er he was kidnapped or whether he
wandered away and died has always
been mystery.
A few years ago convict in state
prison claimed to have knowledge Of
the boys whereabouts. He was taken
to the mountains, under heavy guard
but the trip revealed nothing.
Now it is reported that the boy
has been found and identified by his
mother, Mrs. R. L. Britten of Soap
Lake, Wash. In connection with the
clearing up of the mystery, Spok-
ane special says:
Possibility that Cecil Lenighen,
aged 21, may be the Cecil Brittan
who was kidnapped from the Blue
Mountains near Walla Walla, II years
ago, has started a private investiga-
tion, here on the part Of G. W. Stark,
a friend of the young man. Both
are employed in a local hotel,
Cecil Lenighen, who does not know
the identity of his parents, fits de-
criptions of Cecil Britain in color of
eyes, and hair, scar under his right
eye, and his present age. Stark Is
trying to reach Mrs. Britain, who Is
said to be at Soap Lake, to have her
see Lenighen.
According to the boys story, he
first remembers living with a Da-
Wis family, in PortlandS He later
lived there with a German couple
named Lengihen who gave him their
name. When he was old enough,
about IL, he started to wander. When
he left the Lenighens he found a note
in his suitcase, telling his mothers
initials which he has since forgotten,
his age, and his birthplace, as Central
City, Neb. He has been wanderer
ever since, with the exception of three
years in the army, he asserts.
Mrs. R, L. Brittan, proprietor of
general store at Soap Lake, Wash.
today, identified Cecil Lenighen en-
ployed by local hotel as the son who
was kidnapped from her in the Blue
Mountains near Walla Walla II years
ago. Over the long distance tele-
phone Mrs, Brittan declared there
could be no mistaking her identifica-
tion which she established by scars
on Lenighen's lips and head, by a
crooked finger and by the color of
his hair and eyes,
Mrs, Brittan's sen, then five years
of age was kidnapped July 4, 1916,
Her husband died last July a, partly
as result, she said, Of grief over
the loss of their son whom they had
sought ever since,
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1922-08-11
OIL BURNERS FORECAST

Installation Of oil burners on To-
comotiyes Of the Oregon Washington
Railroad G. Navigation company's
lines, part Of the Union Pacific sys-
tenn, may become necessary as re-
suit Of the coal strike, 1t was stated
at the systems headquarters at Oma-
ha.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1922-08-11

washington, D. c-The senate pass
ed a resolution calling for an imme.
diate report from the interstate COM
merce commission on the condition
of railroad locomotives and rolling
stock.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1922-08-11
inquiry Beuun of Gasoline prices.

Washington, D. {. Sweeping in
yestigation into the high gasoline
prices prevailing over the country
opened before a special subcommittee
BY five senators Monday.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1922-08-11

For Sale-Mrs. Jerry Stone offers
her residence for sale partly fur
nished. A bargain If taken before
Sept. l..
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1922-08-11
COOLER WEATHER

A wind storm sprang up We'd
nesday evening and since then the
weather has been somewhat cooler.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1922-08-11
Advertising

The cAthena Press circulates in the
homes of readers who reside in the
heart Of the Great Umstilla Wheat
Belt, and they have money to spend
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1922-10-27
Patty Bros. Mil. Parlo,
Sounds Pretty Good for Home
Association

Information has just reached Thu
office OF the work of the America
Benevolent Association in KempeI
County
During the latter part of Angus
Mr.. NJ. M. Chisolm had the misforl
tune to get his eye kicked out by /;
vicious mule. Mr.. Fraley, secretary.
OF the above association notified the
members of that county of the ac-
cldent and 240 loyal members prompt
ly responded. Last Saturday a cash
ier's check was forwarded to Mr..
Chisolm in settlement of his claim.
Now this looks sure enough like
business; and that the officers of this
association to do Just what they
told the people they would do when
the association was first organized,
about a year ago.
One of Macon's most prominent citi-
zens on a recent trip to Kemper Coun-
ty said on his return: N; was GER
talnly surprised to see how the peo-
pie of that county were taking ia
this Association" 1t looks as if this
county, by all means, ought to have
a membership of 600 good live mem.
hers, This Association deserves con.
tldence of its people, and the time
Will come when all of Noxubee Coun-
~ viii be equally proud of this home
institution.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1922-10-27
Examination for Postmaster

There will be an examination held
in Macon or November 18th, for post
master Of Shuqualak. Salary 81, 600.
Applicants must submit to the
examiner on the day of the examina-
ton their photograph, taken within
two wears, securely pasted in the space
provided on the admission cards sent
them after their applications are fiji
ed. Tintypes or proofs will be accept
ed.
Application forms 2241 and 2223
can be obtained from tha postmaster
at ShuQualak or from the L. s. Ctoil
Service Commission, Washington y.
c. and must he filed with tho Com
mission 0t Washington IN time to
arrange for the examination at the
point chosen.
Attention is drawn do .aa fact hat
soca''ed c',i' scrvi.. schools Save r.,
official status and no eonuec ION with
the government
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1922-10-27
Missionary Society Entertained

The Junior Missionary Society of
the Methodist church was most de-
lightfully entertained Tuesday after
noon after school by Miss Alice Bush,
with q Halloween party.
Games carrying out the traditions
of the season were enjoyed, followed
by the serving of most delicious ices
and cake both carrying the yellow
coloring that helps to make up the Hal
loween colors. All decorations as well
as the refreshments carried out this
color scheme.
A large attendance of members was
with Miss Bush on this occasion, a
second call to the enjoyment of her
generous and affable hospitality never
being necessary.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1922-10-27
TRESPASS NOTICE

HAVING reacouired possession
of tie place which has been oc-
cupied until recently by Mr..
Hellmueller | hereby warn all
parties that that place and
other places in district , owned
and controlled by me are posted
arainSt hunting and all other
+reSpaSSirr and r. who dis
regard this WARNING w prose-
cuted.
All cattle must be kont off.
these places as J need the H"s-
ture for my own cattle and.
those of my tenants.
THOS NsNFNRN
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1922-10-27
Cooksyillc Paulettc Items

Miss Matte Files of Meridian has
returned home from a visit to her
nephew DR.. II. f. Mars,
Mrs. j. f. Sparkman and Miss Mollie
Moore wcrc shopping in %Shuqualak
Tuesday,
Mr.. f.. 4. pcrmentcr was taken to
the hospital in Scooha Sunday where
ne underwent am operation for APP
pendicitis. His friends and relatives
are glad to report that he is getting
alorG fine.
A number Of the people from Cooks
Vile attended the FAIR in Aiceville
Wednesday.
Mr.. w. r. Britton and Mr.. G. {.
Mosley made a business trip to Column
bus Monday.
Miss Ethel Boyd is visiting friends in
Aliccvillc this week.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1922-10-27
Meeting of Eastern Star

A splendid meeting of the Eastern
Star was held last Friday night, with
about thirty members present. Mrs.
Lille Mccullough, &. VI. and Mrs.
Mary Griffin, D.D.G.M. were present.
There were a number of visitors also
in attendance.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1922-10-27
B u
The bookstore sells Buists
Imported FIOWer Bulbs at
fONOWinq prices:

HyacincthS,al colorS, , for l5c
NarciSus, paperwhite, , for l5c
Tulips, SC each
Oriental Sacred Lilies. Zoe
Extra large Chinese Sacred Ii
lies, 20c.
OXaliS, pink, yellow, white and
lavender. 4 for l5c.
FreeciaS. &c. each.
CrocuS, > for sc.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1922-10-27

The Salem MISSIONARY society gave
Mrs. +. {. Farrar. who Is Soon to leave
for hospital treatment, a delightful
shower at her home on Tuesday, Oct.
90 Nv. r""~ar is one Of the most
efficient officers OF the society.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1922-10-27
For Sale

One 2i2 ton Ford truck attachment,
Shaft driven. Internal gear; drive
easily attached to any Ford car. Has
nod that will hold IL yards of gravel.
This attachment cost new $4,000; we
sell for 10000, has arrangements to
stand q taller for handling logs or
any long material.
RICHMOND MFG co.
Macon Miss.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1922-10-27
METHODIST DOlNGS.
1day School 10 a. m.

Sunday School 10 a. m.
Preaching at II a, m.
Epworth League at 2:3o p. m
Preaching 7 p. m.
Please note the change IN the tune
of the evening service from 1880 to
7.
Missionary Society had a very fine
meeting last Monday with Mrs. w.
+. Stokes.
One hundred and sixty eight at
Sunday School last Sunday. Three
hundred present every Sunday is our
goal. Every ore working to this end
we can reach it before Dec. LIST. Work
boost, study and co-operation Will
reach this goal. Come next Sunday and
then be present every Sunday.
The League had a fine meeting last
Sunday. All young people between the
ages of II and 16 are especially urged
to come and join. Visitors and friends
are always welcome.
We are very sorry to note that
Brother Wood Cockrell is not doing
SO well this week. However we re-
joice that Mrs. Cockrell is improving
fast and hopes to be up again in a
day or two,
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1922-10-27
Card of Thanks

As it is impossible for me to write
a card Of thanks to each of the dear
members Of the Sl'cm Missionary
society, | take this means of express
ing my appreciation to each one.
MRS. CALLIE FARRAR
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1922-10-27
Mrs. BoggeSS to Entertain

Mrs, T, S. Boggess will be hostess
at the monthly evening entertainment
of the members of the Bridge Club
and their husbands. This is an in
novation in the life of the club by
which the husbands are not eternally
shut out from the inner circle, but are
allowed a share of the feast and
frolic" that their wives enjoy weekly.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1922-10-27
Bridge Club Meets

The Bridge Club was most delight
fully entertained Wednesday after
noon by Mrs. J. G. Horton, who with
her usual gracious charm made the
'evening n of delight for her guests.
= Mrs. f, Q. Withers holdin top score
won the prize. Delightful refresh
ments were served at the close of the
game.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1922-10-27
Trespass Notice

All parties are warned not to hunt
or trespass on the Holberg place 5
miles east of Macon.
j. .. bonner. Brownsville. Tenn.
BY D. c. BOONE
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1922-10-27

The country IS less wicked than the
,v for The same reason that the sum
of two and two is less than the sum
of ten and ten.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1922-10-27
Trespass Notice

All narties are varied not to hunt
or go through my pasture. II is evnan.
SlVe 10 Keen an fences ard have eat
lie wounded. Keon ou+
/. 7. HOLBERG
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1922-10-27
CHURCHES.
Al The LIST Baptist Church Oct. 2st

! Al The LIST Baptist Church Oct. 18th.
There will be preaching at the LIST.
Baptist Church Sunday IL a. m. and
2 p. M. by the pastor.
subject Tor the Ii o'clock hour is;
Pure and Undefiled Religion" Sub
jet for the evening hour is THE
Church and What II Means to the
! World"
We expect the members of this
church to be present, and We cordial
~ invite all who will to attend these
services. Let US remember that il
IS as much the duty Of the people to
be at church as it is the duty Of the
minister to preach. There is no bet
ter way to cooperate with the pastor
than to attend the services of the
Sanctuary.
The Midweek Prayer Service
We had a splendid congregation at
the prayer services Wednesday even.
ing: but we were not satisfied. Lets
make 1t better next Wednesday even
( ing.
] Sunday School.
II you are a BAPTIST, or Baptist in.
c'ined, You should attend the Baptist
Sunday School. We do not ask people
Of other Churches to attend our Sun
day School, but we do expect all who
are Baptist to attend their own Church
and Sunday School. Come and we
will have a part in this good work.
The BAPTIST Brotherhood Bible Glass
This is the Mer's Bible Glass and
every Baptist mar should be a mem
Der. Committee.