davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The Oakes times. [volume] (Oakes, N.D.) 1906-current, 1908-02-20
The A. o. u. w. Ball.

The masquerade ball given by the
A. O. U. w. last Friday night was a
complete success. The hall was
crowded with maskers, some pretty
and comical costumes being in evidence.
''The Kraut Sangerbund" was a draw
ing card. It consisted of four young
men and four young women dressed in
Dutch fashion and with wooden shoes.
Their songs and dancing from the
stage created uproarious applause.
Miss Alma Rosenquist, dressed as a
bride, won head prize for the lady
having the. prettiest costume and Fred
Boethling in a Geo. Washington cos
tune, carried off the gents prize. The
comical prizes went to Oscar Olson and
Miss Lizzie Lund. Over $103 were
taken in at the door.
The Oakes times. [volume] (Oakes, N.D.) 1906-current, 1908-02-20
Real Estate Transfers.

List of transfers furnished by A. l..
Beggs & Son, Abstracters, Glendale,
D. S. B. Johnston Land Co to Samuel
H. Darby, sw4 6-132-62.
David Hupp to Alfred Johnson, lots
15 and 16, block 25, Outlots and Add to
Oakes.
John Reding to City of Glendale, lot
"A" of sw3 Of 11-129-63.
H. ]. johnson to w. H. Gericke, set
14-13O-59.
Lydia E. Mclaughlin to George B.
Hall, 81 Is and sw} Of 23-132-63.
Col & U. S. Mtg Co. to William
Kauder, sw} Of 33-131-62.
William A. Caldwell to George B.
Hall. ne4 4-132-63.
Edgar ]. Miller to ]. w. Campbell,
sw} 30-129-59; again to Harvey E.
Hyatt.
Jacob Stein to Frank Courtney ct al
trustees, part Of block 14of Centrali.
+ Nicholas Heiter to J. D. Root, part
of net Of 6-129-6O.
Bert H. Thompson to Charles S.
Lowell, ea and sw{ Of 18-12-59.
Rebecca Kluke, John and Gottlieb
Sauer to Louisa Hasz, sw} 7-131-65.
Leander c.. Stenuuist to P. A.
Schmidt, all Of 2-132-6O.
John w. Matheis to N. L. Davis,
nw} Of 10-130-63.
The Oakes times. [volume] (Oakes, N.D.) 1906-current, 1908-02-20
was the presentation by J. H. Dennine

was the presentation by ]. H. Denning,
Of fine leather upholstered rocker, as a
token of the high respect and esteem
they are held in by their friends. An
other pleasant feature was the presence
Of Mrs. Stoddard's brother and wife,
Mr.. and Mrs. Chas. Wilder of Crookston
Minn., also old settlers of Hudson, who
enjoyed greeting old neighbors very
much.
A bountiful repast was served about
midnight by Mrs. Leffingwell and her
assistants, all of which was partaken
with a keen relish. When the hour
came for separation all were very CRATE
full to their host and hostess who spared
no pains to make it a very enjoyable
evening-and many expressed kind
wishes for the health and prosperity of
Mr.. and Mrs. stoddard in their new
home. .5s
The Oakes times. [volume] (Oakes, N.D.) 1906-current, 1908-02-20
A Pleasant Party.

It was jolly assemblage that gath
cred by the beautiful moonlight at the
hospitable farm home Of Mr.. and Mrs.
w. n. Lef1ingwell, two miles north Of
Ludden, last Friday evening, in re-
SPONGE to invitations toa farewell party
rendered to Mr.. and Mrs. c. H. Stod-
dard and daughter, Miss Stella, as they
expect to soon depart for their new
homo in Michigan.
This estimable couple have been res
idents of Dickey county since its earliest
settlement, being among the pioneers
of old Hudson, and later living on a
farm in Riverdale township. The old
settlers and the new neighbors blended
happily during the evening, exchanging
"reminiscences and renewing acquain-
tances and enjoying the warmth Of the
old fashioned welcome in the home.
One pleasant feature Of the evening
The Oakes times. [volume] (Oakes, N.D.) 1906-current, 1908-02-20
A Valentine PARTY.

Mrs. M. E. Gale entertained at an
''at home" last Friday afternoon from
2:3) until 6, thirty ladies responding to
the tiny heart-shaped invitations sent
out. The rooms were appropriately
decorated for the occasion, pretty
streamers of red running from the
chandeliers to the corners on which
were suspended tiny tokens of St.
Valentine.
The popular game of progressive
five hundred was the amusement, two
prizes being awarded. An excellent
luncheon was daintily served by the
hostess just previous to the supper
hour.
The Oakes times. [volume] (Oakes, N.D.) 1906-current, 1908-02-20

the program and the majority of the
superintendents Of the states will be
there. We regret owing to pressing
school duties, we will not be included in
the number but trust that in the future
we may be included in the fortunate
number.
The eighth grade was given an exam
ination in arithmetic covering some of
the fundamental principles in mathe.
matics.
The freshman class had an examine
ton in algebra last week and in Latin
grammar Monday Of this week. kn
classes may expect them at any time
now as this method indicates how much
definite knowledge the class really has.
The Oakes times. [volume] (Oakes, N.D.) 1906-current, 1908-02-20
B. o. BIS. Entertain.

The B. o. BIS. were very pleasantly
entertained by Mr.. and Mrs. Will Bush
at their home last Tuesday evening.
Various games were played after which
all were served to a delightful lunch,
consisting of salad, sandwiches, pickles,
coffee, delicious homemade candies
and numerous other things which dis
appeared so quickly we were unable to
get the entire list. After being very
just to all Of this they listened to toasts,
speeches and a variety of incantations
from the club members and soon after
adjourned. Miss Fink, Miss Maclinn
and Miss Shabino were guests of the
evening.
The Oakes times. [volume] (Oakes, N.D.) 1906-current, 1908-02-20
THE WEEK IN SOCIETY.
A Truly Valentine Wedding.

Minneapolis Journal, Feb. Is: The
marriage Of Mrs. Leah Valentine and
j. j. Chamberlain of Oakes, N. D. took
place last evening at the home Of the
bride, 1929 Harmon place, in the pre-
sence Of about ninety guests. Rev.
G. G. Vallentyne read the service in the
living room, which showed decorations
of pink and green. The deep bow win
dow was banked with palms and ferns,
while carnations were on the mantel-
piece and tables. Frank Metzger pre-
sided at the piano and played the
"Lohengrin" wedding march. As the
vows were spoken, Mr.. Metzger sang
20, Promise Me-" and 'My Faith in
Thee"
Mrs. Valentine in a light blue peau
de sole, ,lmade jumper fashion, with a
blouse of white net and valenciennes
lace, and she held large bunch of
bride roses. Lowell Valentine, the son
of the bride, and Frances Ada Jones
were the only attendants. Frances was
ring bearer and carried the ring in a
basket of white rose petals, while
Lowell stood by his mothers side dur
ing the ceremony.
Red roses and hearts with smilax
were.used in the parlors. In the music
room.-the decorations were yellow tulips
and daffodils, and the dining room had
clusters of red tulips. The doorways
were hung with curtains of red hearts.
Mr.. and Mrs. Chamberlain left on a
shortsswedding tour and will be at home
at 1929 Harmon place after March i.
The bride wore a travelling gown Of
dark blue broadcloth. Miss Emma
Chamberlain and Moss Chamberlain of
Oakes, N. D., sister and brother Of
the bridegroom, 1were among the wed
ding guests.
The Oakes times. [volume] (Oakes, N.D.) 1906-current, 1908-02-20
A Story Of Old Virginia.

II Oe0y Va 0I0 VHSItISds
Mrs. Southworth's romantic and gen.
timely melodramatic novel, ''The Hidden
Hand" will be seen as a four act drama
at the opera house, Oakes, N. D., Fri.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1908-08-10
LACKED SENSE or cRArlruDr.
New York Woman's Ridiculous Com
plant Against Firemen.

Talk about ingratitude," said a fire
man., according to the New York
Sun, 1T would be impossible to sharp
en- any tooth belonging to serpent or
anything else SO 1t could bite like the
lngratitude Of woman whose house
caught fire recently. 1t was an Ivy
covered house and very pretty
THE fire had got a fine start before
the alarm was sent in, and It took
some pretty lively hustling on our
part to keep the whole place from 60
Ing up In smoke However, we man
aged to save the house. the people
living there, and most OF the furni-
ture, not mentioning few pet dogs
and d canary so we flattered ourselves
that we had done about all that could
be expected under the circumstances.
But we found that we were mis-
taken. The day after the fire the
woman who owned the house gave us
a call. We supposed she came to
thank us-people do those things
sometimes, you know--but she hadn't;
If you will believe me, she had come
to lambast us for tearing loose all
those ropes Of ivy that 1t had taken
so many years to train over the
walls Of the house"
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1908-08-10
WATER THIS MANS ONLY DIET.
Los Angeles Citizen Tries Novel
Plan to Stop Smoking.

Just because Day H. Gilmore. q Los
Angeles cigar dealer, wanted to stop
smoking and also reduce his weight.
he began to live on nothing but water.
and now and then sour lemonade, 20
days ago.
He has lost 20 pounds on OF his
200-pound total. and wants to lose four
or five more.
His voice alone seems weak.
Otherwise this personally conduct
ed starvation tour. as his friends call
VI, has proven quite enjoyable, Elmore
says, and he declares he rather dis
likes the idea Of ever eating again.
However, this is almost complete abb
stinence from sustenance which he is
undergoing now, with the result that
the first week he lost flesh at the
rate Of two pounds day; the second
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1908-08-10

A game that viii be OF interest for
a young girls party should be con-
ducted by good story teller, Tha
girls are placed In a circle around the
story teller. she begins narrative
and must include the names Of the
girls Every time name is men
toned the girl must get out Of her
chair and into another one before the
speeSsv is seated. Every one must
make a scramble to protect her seat
and keep the story teller on the floor.
A new story is told and every time the
word love" is mentioned, each girl
must change her place The speaker
aims to get chair before ten minutes
elapse, or she must pay a forfeit.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1908-08-10

The WalhaIla at Regensburg. which
contains the statues Of many men
who have contributed 70 the greatness
Of the German people. will receive an
addition next July in the form of a
Bismarck memorial In his order to
the Kulturminister directing the addl-
ton. the prince regent Of Bavaria says
that the step would have been taken
sooner but for the rule which pre-
cludes such recognition until ten
years after the death OF the great one.
The Bismarck memorial will be IN.
yelled on the tenth anniversary OF his
death.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1908-08-10

An Americanized Chinaman. Chin
Gee Hee, Is the protector president
and engineer-in-chief Of railroad
which has recently been opened In the
Hongkong hinterland OF the six
locomotives used. four were purchased
in the United States, the others com
ing from Germany. The president says
his chief difioulty in building the road
was in overcoming the obstinacy Of
the natives, who opposed me work on
the ground that the smoke from the
locomotives would ruin their crops
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1908-08-10

week he lost pound day. later nalr
a pound. and finally but few ounces
He began the fast gradually, ono
meal and then one day at time, UNI
I'll after he had gone three days with
out eating, when everything went
we'll
He does not feel nervous or run
down. and sleeps well
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1908-08-10

offer 70 contribute to your entertainment next yearg
IN short will they do anything to provide market
ior what you have 70 sell. and thereby keep up the
value of your estateg viii they do anything for
socialchurch, school or government support. Or do
they take your dollars out Of the community with
no returns except the goods they buyg
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1908-03-28
BRIEF RECORD OF
COUNTY EVENTS
Special Correspondence
Special Correspondence
RECOMMENDATION
MANY IMPROVEMENTS IN
THIS SECTION OF COUNTRY
Mil Is Running Full Time-People
Are Interested in Politics - Well
Known Milton People Return From
Trip to Callfornia-AIay Build Cut
off TO Weston.

Freewater, Mar. 2S.-Much is be-
ing done in and around Freewater al
this time in the way of improve
ments. There will be a number OF
new homes put up in this vicinity this
spring. and some business houses will
go up. The fruit prospects are ex-
cellent, and It is thought that this sec
ton of the county will show a Won
derful growth in the next year.
Born, to Mr.. and Mrs. W. H. Best,
March "a, a daughter.
The Peacock mill company is run
ming full time, and has a large num-
Der of orders on hand.
N. w. Mumford, manager Of the
Freewater branch Of the Walla Walla
Produce company, will leave today
for washougal, Wash, where he will
remain for a short time visiting rel
atives.
Considerable interest is being taken
in politics at this time, and a great
many candidates are beginning to
swarm round.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1908-03-28
POLICE DOG MAKES ARREST
New York's Newly Acquired Addition
to Police Force Proves a Winner.

Dona, one of the recently acquired
police dogs is credited on the blotter
Of the Parkville police station with
her first arrest, says a New York dis
patch. The victim gives his name
as John Thompson and is charged
with burglary. Thompson was walk
ing around a street in a Parkville dis
trict at 8 o'clock in the morning with
bag over his shoulder He saw a
policeman and began to run. The Of
ficer followed him but was distanced.
The officer whistled for Dona, who
was prowling in the bushes near by.
The dog took up the chase and after
a few moments caught the fugitive
aud ran between his legs. Thompson
went. dowr ~ heap and only gained
his feet to be tumbled over again.
Then Dona, standing over him and
growing, held him until the breath
less officer arrived.
In police court, Frederick Hart
man, a contractor, identified as his
property a quantity of carpenters
tools found in the bag which Thomp-
son carried.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1908-03-28
FUNERAL YESTERDAY.
Poatoes VIII BE Raised i'm Large
Quantities This Year.

Echo. Mar. 2S.-The funeral of
Mrs. John Sailing of Fosters, who
died Thursday, was largely attended
yesterday The deceased was born
May Is, 1869, in Polk county, Mo,
and when she was six years of age
she moved with her parents, Mr. and
Mrs. L. Northcott, to al Grande
ore. She was married to John Sal
ing June 6, 1887, to whom was born
10 children. most of them living in
Umatilla county Three have pre-
ceeded her. She leaves her husband
and 10 children.
j. e, Taylor has nurcbased 4 seven
acre tract of land in west lawn from
II. p. Gillette, and he expects to have
it plated out for town lots.
A great many potatoes are being
planted this year by the different
ranchers in this vicinity. They eX-
pect to raise potatoes on a large sale
for the markets.
Rev Henry B. Hudson, a represen'
tative Of the International Reform
bureau, will lecture at the NJ. E
church in Echo Tuesday evening.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1908-03-28
Truth
and Quality

appeal to the Well-Informed in every
walk of life and are essential to per
nanent success and creditable stand
ing. Accordingly, 1t is not claimed
that Syrup Of Figs and Elixir OF
Serna is the only remedy Of known
value, but one Of many reasons why
It is the best Of personal and family
laxatives is the fact that 1t cleanses,
sweetens and relieves the internal
organs on which it acts without any
debilItating after effects and without
having to increase the quantity from
time to time.
Tt acts pleasantly and naturally and
truly as a laxative, and its,component
parts are known to and approved by
physicians, as It is free from all
Objectionable substances. To get Its
beneficial effects always purchase the
genuine7-manufactured by the Cali
fornia Fig Syrup Co., only, and ior
sale by all leading druggists.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1908-03-28
UNIFORM NORMAL DIPLOMAS.
Normal School Board Takes Action
on Many Matters.

NOTDldl SCIlOOl DOtTu lulACS ACliOil
on Many Matters.
The state normal school board has
received reports from Weston and
Monmouth for the month ending
March 20, and shows the following,
says the Salem Journal: Monmouth
had 156 students enrolled, and re-
mitted $2965 fees for tuition and use
Of dormitores Weston had 1913
students and remitted $2040 fees, etc.
The board ordered a uniform grad
uating diploma for all the schools
4s0 copies, Of the state printer
enough to last two years, for about
so. Some Of these schools in the
past have used parchment diplomas
at $3.50 per student.
Monmouth and Ashland were au-
thorized to hold summer normals for
six weeks. under direction Of the
president Of the respective schools
and president to report faculty to the
board.
President Ressler Of Monmouth
was given six weeks leave Of absence
to visit New York state normals and
the best institutions in several Of the
eastern states.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1908-03-28
Milton Notes.

Milton, Mar. 2S.-Mr. and Mrs. A.
NJ. Elam have returned from Califor-
mia, where they have been for some
time during the winter. They report
a very enjoyable trip. but are glad
to get back to Oregon.
The Milton nurseries owned by A.
Miller & Sons. have been shipping a
number of trees of late to different
parts of the country.
Some of the o. R. & n. officials
were here yesterday and it has since
been rumored that they have been
looking over the grounds with the
idea of building a cut off between
here and Weston, which Will cut out
a big curve and a steep grade. II
this is done it will be a great advan-
tage to the company.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1908-03-28
FAT FOLKS

Your Weight, Double Chin, Bust
Abdomen, Hips and Fatty Heart Re-
duced.
DR.. Snyder guarantees his treat
ment to be perfectly harmless
in every particular No exer-
else, no starving, no detention
from business, no wrinkles or dis
comfort. DR.. Snyder has been a spe-
cialist in the successful treatment OF
obesity for the past rs years, and has
the unqualified Endorsement Of the
medical fraternity. A booklet, tell
ing all about it, FREE. Write today
o. w. r. SNYDER, NJ. ID.
512 Marquam Theater Building.
PORTLAND, ORE.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1908-03-28
Good for Everyhody.

Mr.. Norman R. Coulter, a promi-
nent architect, in the Delbert Build
ing, San Francisco, says: II fully en-
dorse all that has been said Of Elec-
trio Bitters as a tonic medicine. 1t
is good for everybody. 1t corrects
stomach, liver and kidney disorders
in a prompt and efficient manner and
builds up the system" Electric Bit
ters is the best spring medicine ever
sold over a druggists counter; as a
blood purifier it is unequaled. soc
at Tallman & Co.'s drug store.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1908-03-28
NEWS OF WESTON
CONFERENCE IN WESTON
PAST THREE DAYS
Many Ministers and Delegates Here
for the Occasion-Weston VIII
Have Another Market Day April
1S-Musical Given at Normal Last
Night Is Very Enjoyable.

Weston, Mar. 2S.-The conference
of the Walla Walla district of the
East Columbia conference, Methodist
Episcopal church, south, has been in
session here since Wednesday, and
will come to a close today. There
were a large number of ministers and
lay delegates in attendance, besides
large number of other visitors.
Rev. ]. d. Lewellen of Pendleton,
presiding elder, presided. Sermons
and addresses were delivered by Rev.
w. A. Orr of Heppner, Rev. A. L.
Thoroughman Of Walla Walla; Rev.
and Mrs. H. S. Shangle, Professor Da-
Wis and Rev. F. NJ. Garfield of Milton,
besides prominent ministers from
Pendleton and other parts Of the dis
trict.
Mrs. VIM. Driscoll Is suffering from
severe attack OF heart trouble.
Born, to Mr.. and Mrs. John Bea-
mer, at their home, March 2S, a
daughter.
Weston will have another market
day April IS. Fred Eiffert, the auc-
tioneer from Freewater, has been en-
gagged for this sale. The commercial
association will have the matter in
hand and it promises to. be rare
success.
Harry, the 19-year-old son of B.
Bannister, is very i'll with pneumonia.
Rev. Charles Quincy the Episco-
nal rector at Pendleton will hold ser-
vices here tomorrow morning.
The pupils of Miss Millar and. Mr..
Mitchell. teachers of voice and piano
at the Normal. gave a musicale asst
evening which was highly interesting
I from start to finish and reflects
much credit on the instructors.
/ A great many Weston mountain po-
tatoes are being shipped out at this
| time. Sim ]. Gully has already
shipped out about 5000 sacks to the
| different markets.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1908-03-28
No Case on Record.

There Is no case on record of a
cough or cold resulting in pneumonia
or consumption after Foley's Honey
and Tar has been taken, as 1t will
stop Your cough and break up your
cold quickly. Refuse any but the
genuine Foley's Honey and Tar in a
yellow package. Contains no opiates
and is safe and sure. Pendleton
Drug Co.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1908-03-28
GASOLINE ENGINE
IRRIGATION. SPRAYING AND
pIfMpING MACHINERY,

Fairbanks Morse Gasoline Engines
for pumping. spraying, saving,
grinding. outfits complete.
Fairbanks Scales for we Ching.
Fairbanks-Morse Dynamos and
Motors for power and light.
Fairbanks Morse Windmills and
Towers.
Morse Grinders, Feed
Choppers, Well Pumps.
All first quality goods at lowest
prices Prompt reply TO inquiries and
nulck shipments. Write for cata-
logue and prices.
NFAGLE BROS, AGENTS,
PendletOn, Oregon.
FAIRBANKS, MORSE & co.
Portland. Oregon. -.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1908-03-28
The Iucky Quarter,

Is the one you pay out for a box OF
Dr. Kings New Life Pills. They bring
you the health that's more precious
than jewels. Try them for head
ache, billiousness, constipation and
malaria. If they disappoint you the
price will be cheerfully refunded at
Tallman & Co.'s drug store.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1908-03-28

Kodol is a scientific preparation OF
vegetable acids with natural digeS-
tants and contains the same juices
found in a healthy stomach. Each
dose will digest more than 5000 grains
of good food. Sold by Tallman & Co.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1908-03-28

The Due de Chaulnes recently
married to Miss Theodore Shonts, has
been sued by London tailor for ST.
345 for clothes purchased by the
nobleman In 1901.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1908-03-28

Penalties are provided for the men
of Belgium who neglect the right of
franchise.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1908-03-28

The East Oregonial. is Eastern Ore
CONS representative paper. 1t leads
and the people appreciate 1t and show
n by their liberal patronage. IL Is
the advertising medium Of the section.
~ 5..illszAA Z "a
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1908-03-28
Thousands Have Kidney
IInuhlH and Never Suspect Il

Most people do not realize the alarm
ing increase and remarkable prevaleney
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1908-03-28

NTH doctorinq the eFtcts, while the 0rtg-
Inal disease undermines the system.
What To DO.
There is comfort in the knowledge so
often expressed, that DIR. Kilmer's
Swanp-Root, the great kidney remedy,
fuifils every wish in curing rheumatism,
pain IN the back, kidneys, liver, bladder
and every part of the urinary passage.
II corrects inability to hold water
and scalding pain in passing it, or bad
effects following use OF liquor, wine or
beer, and overcomes that unpleasant ne
cessity of being compelled to go often
during the day, and to get up many
times during the night. The mild and
the extraordinary effect of Swamp-Root
IS soon realized. 1t stands the highest
for its wonderful cures of the most dis
tressing cases. If you need a medicine
Won should have the best. Sold by drug
gists in fifty-cent and one-dollar sizes;
- eofnDlR hottie and n