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East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1907-01-04
BRIEF RECORD OF
COUNTY EVENTS
Special |
Correspon-l
dence
NEWS OF WESTON
MRS. j. r. KING VERY
ILL WITH PENUMONIA

Not Believed That She Can Recover
Basketball Game Grcati.' Enjoyed
by Weston Citizens-Marriag OF
Popular Young People Who VIII
Make Their Permanent Abiding
Place i'm Weston.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1907-01-04
Critically Ill.

Mrs. I. r. King is critically i'll at her
home in Weston with pneumonia. Her
children have been called to her bed
side and small hope for her recovery
is being entertained.
Marriage.
The marriage of Mr.. George McIn-
tosh and Miss Sadie Davis took place
Thursday evening, December 27, at
the home of the brides parents, Mr..
and Mrs. C. A. Davis. on Water street
The ceremony was performed by Rev.
Reeves, pastor of the NJ. f. church.
The young people will make their
home in Weston, where they have a
host of friends.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-15

thus secure information on the state of the nation at first hand. In short, he was something of Teddy Roosevelt.
 It is related of the vigorous Scottish King that once when wandering through the hills during the night he was over taken by violent storm and was obliged to take shelter in a cavern near Wemys. which Is one of the most remarkable an- tiquites of Scotland. Having advanced some way in 1t the King discovered a number of men and women ready to begin to roast a sheep for supper From their appearance he suspected that he had fallen into evil company, but as it was then too late be asked hospitality from them until the tempest was over. They granted 1t, and invited the King, who was unknown to them. to sit down and join them at supper. They were mo- torious band of robbers and cut-throats, and this fact soon dawned upon James.
 As soon as they had finished their sup per one of them presented plate. on which two daggers were laid in the form of St. Andrews cross. telling the King that this was the desert they always served to strangers: that he must choose one of the daggerp and fight him whom
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-15
ANOTHER STRENUOUS RULER. James W of Scotland Never Hesitated
 When a Heavy Hand Was Needed.
the Punxsutawney Spirit.

From the Punxsutawney Spirit.
 One of the interesting characters of his tory Is James ", King of Scotland from 1473 to 15l3 He was athletic, courageous and fond of adventure In putting down insurrections and improving the criminal administration of the country, he was foremost in the ranks, and did not shun a hand-to- hand contest. He married a daughter of Henry VII of England, and made treaty which secured peace be- tween the two countries. He labored to build up a navy and develop commerce. and showed skillful diplomacy in dealing with other nations. He was killed in bat tie at Flodden, where his army was dis astrously defeated by Henry VIII.
 Those were strenuous times, when it was necessary for a King to be a fighter and to inspire his obstreperous subjects with some degree of terror. King James used often to go about the country in different disguises, not only because he loved adventure. but because he could
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-15
HOLIDAY RATES.

During the holidays South ern Railway will sell tickets to points within the state of Ala bama at rate of four cents per mile plus twenty-five cents for the round trip. To points out side of state at one and one- third fare plus twenty five cents for the round trip. Tickets on sale Dec. 20th to 25th, in elusive; also Dec. 30th, 31st and Jan. 1st, limited Jan. 9th, 1908. For tickets and other informa- tion apply at City Ticket Office, Morris Hotel Bldg, or phone RAll SQRz. Peoples 617.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-15
SPECIAL RATES
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SPECIAL INCONSISTENCIES RATES to many points in the West and North west Tickets on sale first and third Tuesdays of each month.
 WINTER TOURIST RATES. The l.. & N. will sell tourists tickets to many points in the South daily until April 3Oth, limited for return until May 31st.
 CHRISTMAS HOLIDAY RATES. Round trip tickets sold at one and a third fare plus twenty five Cents. Tick cts on sale December goth to 25th, in elusive, December 30th and Slst and Janu- ary 1st, limited for return until Janu- ary 9th. 1908.
 Call on or write to P. Sid Jones, D. F. A Rirmipgham. Ala.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-15

Southern Railway will sell round trip tickets to Atlanta on Dec. 20, 21, %, g, 24, 25, limit ed Jan. 6, 1908, at rate of $6.92. Go by the line that operates the handsomest trains. New York Limited leaves.6:25 8. m. Birmingham and Atlanta Flyer 4:16 ?. m.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-15

the company selected as his antagonist. The King. realizing that he was to be murdered. instantly seized both daggers, one in each hand, and plunged them Into the hearts of the two robbers nearest to him. He then dashed out of the cave anl made his escape, returning soon as possible with body of soldiers, by whom the whole band was arrested and publicly hanged
 Which only serves to show that it has been the custom of vigorous rulers from very early times to pursue malefactors to the death.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-15
Hemp Filler.

From the Chicago News
 Great Raleighr'' calculated the regu- lar customer, this Is the rankest cigar in seven states"
 ''Why, my new clerk gave 1t to you" replied the tobacconist Don't you think he understands his business?'
 "Oh yes, he knows the ropes, all right"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-15
CHRISTMAS EYEGLASSES

Nothing more appropriate would be more appreciated than pair of those dressy Eye-Glasses. Eyes tested after Christmas. Jas. H. Finder Manufacturing and Scientific Optician, S06 N. 18th street, Bell nhone h6S.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-15
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 Hemorrhoids, Varicocle, Hernia and Venerial Diseases of every name,
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 Our equipment, consisting of we'll kept Prescription Department. X-Ray. Violet Ray, Static and Galvano -Faradic apparatus, Super Heated Air, Electric Light Cabinet, Eureka Nebulizer and ozone Inhalations for nose. throat and lungs, and a thoroughly equipped Sur gical Department. modern and up-to- date fin every particular, give us pres tige over all competitors in Alabama in our special line of practice. Correspondence Invfted-ConsuItation
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 Terms liberal and confidence held h. violate. office hours a. m. to D. m. i; Sundays 8 a. m. to l p. m. FEW OF MANY ENDORSEMENTS
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 The Birmingham News: Both Drs. O. T. and Byron Dozier are-reliable and experienced physicians and sur geons, who deserve the great success which has been and is theirs.
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The advocate. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1901-1913, 1907-12-26
Christmas present for Every Man and Boy in Charleston
Regal Shoes

This is the first Christmas that tie rss,sSof
Charleston have been presented with thte.s'
opportunity to purchase the famou. Regal
Shoes in all leather,,, shapes and sizes si,d
W. again ask you 70, come in and be- fittedinn
Shoes of Quality that cannot be questioned
az $3.50 and $500 II -. ". Y. y 81 st. i
The advocate. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1901-1913, 1907-12-26
WESTON.

Miss Grayce Grayson, OF Clarks-
burg, delivered q very acceptable lee.
ture on Mission work" to an ap-
DTeciative audience at the church or
last Tuesday night. After the lee
lure she organized a very promising
society Of seventeen members. The
ofhcers are: Mrs. Maria Perkins,
president; Mrs. Luther Brown vice
president; Mrs. Louisa Grant, treas
urer, and Mrs. J. Il. Griffith, secreA
tary. Miss Grayson left the follow
ing day for Buckhanuon.
Mrs. Withers, Of Morgantown, Wis
tied Mrs !. h. Griffith several days
of last week, .s..r
Miss Velma Snyder arrived in the
city last Friday evening from Jnsti-
tntc to visit Miss Oracle Arnold for a
lew days. The two young ladies will
leave Thursday for Mofgantown, Miss
Snyder'S home TO spend the remand
or Of the holidays,
Thomas J. Grant and Jno. Brown
are home from institute to spend the
holidays.
Eugene Green, OF C1arksburg, was
here a few days last week visiting
friends.
Misses Velma Snyder and Graycie
The advocate. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1901-1913, 1907-12-26
AIDERSON.

A. p. Strother, OF Hinton, was in
our town Thursday.
Mis- Susie Freenan i, On The SICK
list
Rev. A. Becks filled his appoint
ments here last Sunday,
The Baptist church was the scene
OF very interesting wedding last
Wednesday evening when Miss Gus
tiva Nelson became the bride of Mr..
llltnois Pankey. At seven O'Clock the
doors were thrown open and the brid
al party entered. First came Miss
Ella Landcraft. the maid Of honor,
and Mr.. James. Hill, the groom's
man; Miss Mary J. Scruggs with Mr..
Austin B. Crawford came next, fol-
lowed BY the bride and groom. They
proceeded to the altar, where under
beautiful arch. from which was
suspended large wedding bell, the,
were joined in holy .wedlock by Rev.
Morgan Of the Greenbrier Baptist
church. -------------------- -.
the reception wds given at the st
Luke'S hall after the ceremony.
The advocate. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1901-1913, 1907-12-26
CARBON.

Rev. Holland arrived home, Mon
DAY, from Ohio, where he spent the
week.
Sunday was our regular meeting
DAY. Rev. Holland delivered two
able sermons. There were four adj
dltloDs to the church.
Rev. G. H. Carter left last Monday
TOR the east. He is to be married
On the 26th, and. return with his
wife on the 30th.
}. W. Brown Is confined to his
room with grip.
Inc supper given last Saturday
Tor the church was well attended
Miss Ella Dickerson, of the W. Y.
e. l., Is visiting her aunts this week
quite number of our people will
spend the holidays at their former
homes.
Mr.. and Mrs. G. H. Martin were
shopping at North Carbon. Saturday
night.
The advocate. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1901-1913, 1907-12-26
INSTITUTE NOTES.

Inc students Of the West virginia
Noiored Institute departed for their
homes Thursday morning to spend
the holidays.
MISSES HanDhra, Mollie and Anna
Robinson are visiting their parents
at Institute.
Miss Mossie Clay is visiting friends
III Wheeling.
MISS Eva Brown is visiting friends
IN Point Pleasant.
Mrs. \. W. Curtis returned r. T.,
sntnte, Saturday, for the Xmas bo1i-
days. '''i'D
Miss Mary Beane is visiting friends
in Huntington. =, '''''
MISS RoSalynd Friend has accented
a. position as clerk in the pcon 10"
"rocerY co. at Charleston.
Miss Nina Clinton, Of Char,ostor
was an institute visitor, Wednesday
dno rendered two beautiful soIos -
In' lV''laI given by Miss Hattie 0
''D"n' III HazleWood Assembly hall
T. {. Lewis and others attended,
tne aoor"$S given by Miss Halle O
brown III Charletson> SATURDAY. even.
ing. '>'' '"' even
The advocate. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1901-1913, 1907-12-26

where she vent to spend vacation
with her parents. -. =. = ... -
Edgar Carteri &iti spend the holia
days with his cousin. Jesse Dixon at
Wheeling. -
The Xmas tree at Logan NJ. E.
church Tesday night was elegant
and highly enjoyed and appreciated
by the children. The programme
was good
The invitations are out for a grand
ball and banquet at Armory in Mari
eta, Ohio, December 26th. Nc
Clung's orchestra will furnish the
music and we are. sure all who at.
tend are in for delightful time. ,
Miss Ernestine Fountaine, we are
glad to say, is very much improved
at this writing.
The advocate. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1901-1913, 1907-12-26
PAGE TWO.
RAYMOND CITY.

! DR.. r. H. Bryant has been indis'
posed since his return from North
Carolina last week.
81 Cubtt Dickerson, Jr., died at his
home. Sunday morning, OF typhoid
fever. He leaves a mother, father,
! Ave brothers, three sisters, and host
OF uncles and uunts. and friends ia
mourn their loss. The bereaved fam
lily have the sympathy OF the entire
community.
IA Miss Eliza Dickerson was called
+ here. Saturday. by the death Of her
brother.
! * Mrs. Laura Dobson. Of Charles.
ton. and daughter were called here,
Saturday, by the death Of their
nephew.
Mr.. and Mrs. Hale Dickerson and
Mrs. Stevenson, Of Bancroft, were
also called here by the death of
their nephew.
Hazel Parker, who has been very
i'll for the past week, was taken to
Charleston. Saturday, for treatment.
Misses Mittie G.. Hayes and Hazel
Price, students at the w. V. G.. l..
came down to spend the holidays
with their parents.
Misses Florence and Lucinda
Coles were shopping in Charleston
Saturday.
MRS. Lizzie Harvey was bust
ness visitor to Charleston last week.
Harvey Coles was in ST. Adams on
business, Friday.
Charlie James Is rapidly imprcv-
Ing from severe spell of sickness.
Mrs. Ada Price is on the sick list
this week
Charlie Dickerson and r. w. Will
liam were in Charleston, Saturday.
The advocate. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1901-1913, 1907-12-26
CORRESPONDENCE.

Victoria school, which was held on
the 18th inst, were highly commend
able, and showed careful preparation
on the part Of both teacher and stu
rents. Rev. Davis addressed the
school In pleasing manner. After
which Mrs. Davis rendered some rare
music, which was delightfully."- re-
ceived by all.
.. Roy MCGEE and Thomas Taylor
arrived In the city, Friday, from In
stitute, where they have been at
tending school, to spend their vaca-
ton with their parents.
The ladies OF Simpson chapel have
organized Ladies' Aid Society. 1t
Is something that has long been
needed. and we hope that much good
may be accomplished by their efforts.
Miss Grayce Grayson. Of Clarks-
burg. was here last week. and gave a
lecture In behalf of the Mite Mission
airy Society.
Miss Beulah Wright was ON the
sick list last week.
The Misses Ray, Of Sutton, are ex-
pected here, Monday, to be the week
end guests Of Mrs. William Mumford.
Both the churches are making ex-
tensive preparations for Christmas
programs.
j. 5 Hunnicutt, a noted violinist,
who has been for years the instruct
or and leading violinst in the orches-
ira Of Wilberforce University, will
give a recital in this city at the
Simpson Memorial Nj. e. church, Ka-
nawha street, December 81, 1907, at
S o'clock.
Mr.. tHunnicutt's recitals, in this
and adjoining states, have met with
the grea9est success, and have been
enjoyed by all lovers of good music,
He will be ably assisted In this en-
tertainment, by local talent. Re-
freshments will be served. Proceeds
for the benefit of the above named
church. Admission, Is and 25 cents.
Let all come and enjoy themselves.
The advocate. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1901-1913, 1907-12-26
POWELLTON.

Miss Cornelia F. Spears Is prepar-
ing her school children for a pro-
gram for the Christmas tree next
Tuesday evening.
The deacon board was completed
ON the third Sunday evening by or
daining T. l.. Thompson.
c. G. Thompson and Harry Walk
er have been very busy for the last
two or three weeks preparing for
their marriage, Christmas.
T. B. Fairfax took a pleasant trip
to Charleston and Institute last
week. r
Mrs. S. II. Fairfax and Mrs. ]. H.
Woods wee in Charleston last week
to buy goods for the Sunday School
Christmas tree. - ~ ~~s
A. D. Fairfax spent a couple of
days in Montgomery last week on
business.
Miss Eva NJ. Johnson, Carrie E.
Fairfax and S. w. Dickerson have re-
turned home from school to spend
the Christmas
Mrs. Ella J. Perrin went to the
capital city on business last Satur-
day.
Thomas Johnson, Jr., was on the
sick list several days. but is able to
be out again
VIM. Nelson went to Virginia last
week, where he will spend Christ
mas
Harry Walker went to North Cor
con, Va, last Saturday.
The advocate. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1901-1913, 1907-12-26
BJCkHANNON.

MISS france Morton left on Satur-
day the 21st, for Pomeroy, Ohio, to
&pend the holidays with her parents
who reside there.
Miss Josie Wright, who teaches at
SUTTON, arrived here last Saturday
and Will spend the holidays here, the
guest Of her sister, Mrs. William
Mumford.
Miss ella Powell is home from
institute to spend the Christmas va
cat'on with her parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. Henry Powell.
Miss Georgia Sutton hae oore to
her nome at Middleport, Ohio, to
spend the holidays WITH rvIa,.,,5
Arnold Hutchinson, of Weston
was calling on friends here one dav
last week
Inc Christmas exercises ct the
The advocate. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1901-1913, 1907-12-26
MT. HOPE.

Mrs. Eliza Thompson spent several
days with relatives at Montgomery
last week.
ReVs. Deans and Dotson filled
their regular appointments at their
churches, Sunday.
Mrs. Edmonie Saunders. who has
been sick the past two weeks, is con.
valescing.
j. If; Bradley has opened a unique
barber shop On Center street.
Ernest D. Law, of Glen Jean. is
principal of Macdonald public school.
Misses Carrie Jones, Elizabeth Ey-
ans and James r. Johnson. Roger
Ihurston and Herbert Banks. of the
w. '. c. l., are home for the holi-
days.
MRS. George Lynch, Of the West
Side died, Sunday morning. about .
O'CLOCK, after a short illness. De-
ceased was a member of the First
Baptist church, Of Macdonald, and q
member Of the Fishermen and Conrt
or Calanthe. Funeral services were
conoucted at Macdonald, Monday af-
ternoon, by Rev. D. e. Deans. She
leaVes a husband, four sons and one
daughter, and friends innumerab le
to mourn their loss.
Mrs' Hattie Prawl, Of Ironton, O.
attended the funeral Of her motbe,
here, Monday.
The advocate. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1901-1913, 1907-12-26

Hayes, G. l.. Stewart, 3. 3, Allen md
J. d. Wiseman.
Ed Robinson and II. p. Dav will
spend the holidays in Charleston.
A fire broke out in the shanty oc-
cuD1ed by Floyd Adams and Geo
Bagley. The building was DESTROYED
and a greater part Of their clothin,r
was lost
.NN
Jubilant Lodge No. 17,K. Of p, At
q regular meeting, elected the follow
ing officers for the next term: Lee
Johnson, c. c.; w. N. Shelton, V. G.;
b. b, Allen, p; A. c. Chapman. NJ
W.; G. w. Perkins, NJ. of Ex.; Jas.
Thomas, M. F.; N. O. Alexander. Z
OF x; & So; Jas. /. Thomas, David
Smith, Lee Johnson, trustees -" ''>
The advocate. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1901-1913, 1907-12-26
PARKERSBrRG.

Sumner school closed It's first sem
ester Of work and shut down for the
Xmas holidays last Friday.
Each room had Appropriate exer.
cises and the children left very happy
yet reluctantly seeming to enjoy be
ing at school rather than away from
it.
The exercises in Miss Peyton's, the
primary room, was one Of the most
unique and pretty affairs ever wit
messed. She had party for the lit
tie tots" and served them Ice cream
and cake. Oh. how the dear little
children enjoyed themselves and it
made the hearts of the older ones
thrill with pride as they watched the
innocent JOY Of the quileless children
whose feet has not as yet wandered
in the paths Of sin and whose live
have never as yet felt the blighting
touch Of the sordid selfishness of
older years
May God bless the children and
ever keep them 80 pure and beautiful
and good
Mrs. J. R. Jefferson, Mrs. Carrie
Jones, Miss Blanche Hollinger and
Mrs. VIM. A McClung-helped Miss
Peyton serve.
The exercises OF Sumner High
Literary Society were exceptionally
brilliant this week and were thorough
ly enjoyed by the host Of visitors.
The music was excellent, the recita-
tons essays, and declarations wei
prepared and everything pertaining
to the programme Of very high or
der. The address OF Prof. Cox de-
serves particular mention as does the
violin SOLO Of Mr.. Dawson, both Of
whom were invited to perform.
The decorations in all Of the rooms
were exquisite and we are sure have
had an cducative effect upon the pu-
pills.
Miss Colston and Miss Butler left
at o'clock last Friday afternoon
for their HOMES in GAINESVILLE and Co.
bus, o., respectively to spend the
holidays with their parents.
Richard Brown and Willie Robin
son returned from Institute, where
'hCE o1t dNCSuuluS EEHOOl 10 SDSnU
the holidays with theft parents.
Mrs. Cordelia Ryson died last Fri
| day afternoon after q long illness.
Quite large number Of the pat
rons Of the school were present at
the closing exercises last Friday. We
enjoyed their presence very much
and cordially invite them back again
soon.
We think the parents are being to
take deepest interest in the teach
ers and the school and we feel quite
| certain both will be benefited there
! by.
Rev. w. II. Jones, pastor OF the
| W. VI. church returned from Pome-
! roy, Ohio last Tuesday, where he had
i gone to conduct services
II. d. Lakewood assistant princi-
{ pal Of Sumner High School left Tues
! day for Buckhannon where he will
spend part Of his vacation.
Miss Frances Morton, principal OF
! Victoria school, Buckhannon, passed
through our city last Saturday en-
route to her home at Pomeroy, Ohio
The advocate. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1901-1913, 1907-12-26
Christmas NeckWea,,tr.>. 3

When anyone says Christmas Ties 10 ., us
we swell with pride. We've the finest line
of Neckwear that ever graced i Clothing
Store or Tossery shop. Handsome .tyles.a~
exclusive patterns---best makers best. Ai1 the
popular shapes, from Silk that are the finest
productions of foreign and domestic looms.
The advocate. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1901-1913, 1907-12-26
WINItRIGDE.

Mrs. Maggie Perkins and Jas. /.
Thomas were business visitors to
Charleston Friday.
Mrs. Lucy A. Davis left Friday
noon for Pittsburg, where she ex-
poets to spend the holidays with her
son and daughter, Mrs E. NJ. Fran
els and J. II. Cary.
Miss Elizabeth Randolph enter
tanned the following young people at
tea Thanksgiving; Misses G. r..
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PAGE.

Rev. K. D. w. Meadows, the gen
eral superintendent of missions,
preached for us on "Wednesday
night. And it was decided by the Of
ficers and members in church meet
Ing assembled to call the general
missionary as supply pastor, and I'M
der his direction We hope to be able
within few weeks to find a pastor
who will lead us heavenward and
instruct us more fully in the spirit
Of missions
The advocate. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1901-1913, 1907-12-26
Arnold spent last Saturday in Buck

Arnold spent last Saturday In Buck.
harmon.
Mrs. Jayne Brown and daughter
Miss Jessie have been quite i'll for
the past several days.
Roy McGhee, Thomas Taylor, Miss
Powell and n few others passed
through here last Friday from In
stitute to their homes in Buckhan~
non to spend the holidays.
Rev. j. +. Griflth came down last
from Sutton, where he is holding a
very successful revival. He return
ed there Wednesday accompanied by
his little son Leslie.
Mr.. Robinson attendant at>thc aSy-
lum was, at Montgomery last week
to get patient for that institution.
The advocate. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1901-1913, 1907-12-26

VIM. jackson OF the Camden hotel
entertained several Of his fr;>Ads
with an o'possum supper last Thus
day evening.