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East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1913-01-25

Last night the members of the To-
cal Baptist hurch held their ninth
annual roll call and banquet at the
parsonage. A splendid supper was
served by the ladies of the church.
The attendance was good and the eve
ming was greatly enjoyed. The follow
ing program was rendered:
singing ''...'......... DoxologN
Invocation. ...... Mrs. L. E. Penland
Banquet
Song ............ Male Quartet
Roll Call and Church Offering
song .............. Ladies Quartet
Toast, Our Baptist Family.
....... Mr.. Frank X Welles
Toast, The Ladies Aid" ......
.............. Mrs. R. H Wilcox
Recitation, Sues Kimona," .
.............. Miss Muriel Bair
Toast, The B. Y. P. L." .......
............ Mr.. George Mason
Toast, What Our Sunday School is
Doing, '..... Mrs. Mary Harvey
Toast, The Men of Our Church,.
................M Mr.. j. H. Morri:
Reading .... Miss Flora Quick
sung Male Quartz
Toast, Backward and Forward.
.......:.... Mr.. ]. B. Coleman
Singing, "Blest Be the Tie That
Binds"
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1913-01-25

One of the most enjoyable affairs
in lodge circles during the winter oc-
CURED Monday evening in Moose hall
when the Ladies of the Maccabees
installed their new officers at a So
cial session. Members were permit
ted to invite guests and the hall was
fllled with a crowd that was delight
fully entertained both by he insalla-
ion ceremonies and the short pro-
gram which preceded the conducting
of the officers to their chairs After
the installation, light refreshments
We're served in the banquet room, aft
er which dancing was enjoyed until
the midnight hour. The installation
ceremonies were in charge of Mrs
George O'Daniels, senior past lady
commander of the local hive The
following ladies were indicted into
office; Mrs. Grace Mcconnell, lady
commander; Mrs. Frank Miller, lieu
tenant commander; Mrs. Addie Pear
son, sergeant; Mrs. Jeanette McRea,
past lady commander; Mrs, Mona
Rogers. finance keeper; Mrs. Ella
Reager, record keeper; Mrs. Frances
Drake, master at arms; Mrs. Hattie
Davis. chaplain; Mrs. Hattie Fergu-
son, sentinel: Mrs. G. w. Knight,
picket; Mrs. May Krebs, official pro-
moter.
The dancing school which has been
conducted during the winter by Misses
Norma Alloway and Edna thinner
man was brought to happy close last
Saturday afternoon with a masquer.
ade ball in Moose Hall. The affair
was attended by about fifty of the
budding bellies and beaux of Pendle-
ton, garbed in costumes, some beauti-
full, some comical but all distinctive.
Many of the older society folk were
present to watch the young people in
their first mask ball.
The teachers of the Hawthorne
school were entertained Thursday
evening by Miss Lecil Evans at her
home on Johnson street. AS one of
the features OF the evening each
guest was given a subject upon which
to speak. Miss Katherine Sharp. Miss
May Cooper and Rev. n. Evans act
ing as judges. Miss Laura Shredder,
who spoke very feelingly on the SUBJ
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1913-04-29
cANNoN-cRAcKERc RoeUETTEs

, TO one can of salmon, drained and
picked, add six soda crackers, rolled
fine, one tablespoonful of melted but
ter, three eggs and sufficient sweet
milk to make mixture Of the proper
consistency. Season to taste, shape
like cannon crackers and fry in deep
fat, after rolling them in egg and
cracker crumbs. Just before serving
insert a fuse of radish or celery in
the end of each croquette and send,
to the table garnished with heart
leaves of lettuce and quarters of
lemon.
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1913-04-29

&c places to fill outside, the classified
civil service, and he has already made
appointments for all of them from
the $4,000 applications which wereI
received within 48 hours after he be-
came secretary of the treasury"
From the Podunk Corners Weekly
Gazette, April 25, 1913:
"Mr. Josh Jones is back at his oldI
job in Jenkins store after an absence
of three weeks in the national capital.
1t is understood that Mr.. Jones de-
clined several important appoint
ments under the Wilson administra-
ton, preferring his friends and inter-
ests in Podunk Corners to the honors ,
of public Office. Josh is not a bit
set up over hob-nobbing with the.
politically great. Good boy, Josh"
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1913-04-29

you ABOUT accepting poSluon In the
treasury department." ~
Mr.. McAdoo stopped smiling and
dropped my handI He started away,
walking fast, and said over his shout
der: Put your application in riting
and file it with the appoih ment
clerk"
First, when lie started away, was
afraid he was going to turn me down,
but, you see he didn't, and ] felt
mighty good. I'm going to write out
my application tonight.
April 10.
Haven't heard anything from Mr..
McAdoo yet.
:~,s April II.
No word from Mr.. McAdoo. Prob
ably will get letter tomorrow.
April Is.
Moved to boarding house on G
street today. Have got $3.50 left out
of my $3.50.
April 16.
Called on Secretary Bryan, Secre-
tary Redfeld and Secretary Lane to-
day. Didn't see them. y
-. April Is.
Was walking along the Potomac
river tonight, feeling a little blue.
Saw a policeman drag a body out of
the water. Somebody had committed
suicide, and the papers In his pocket
showed he had been a clerk in the
department of the interior. tele-
phoned Secretary Lanes house and
he answered himself. 1 told him 1
wanted the place of the fellow who
had just drowned.
You're too late" he said. can
hour ago promised it to man who
saw him jump in
If there's that many fellows after
jobs, maybe it won't be so easy to
get one as thought it would be.
April 81.
Got a letter from Mr.. McAdoo to-
dow. fbof 10 II xuocn,f oof1u FROM,
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1913-04-29

Johnnie-Iwish | could be Tommy
Jones. Mother-Why? You are
stronger than he is, you have better
home, more toys, and more pocket
money. Johnnie-Yes, l know; but
he can wiggle his ears!
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1913-04-29
Daily Heaitnogram.

Pneumonia begins rather suddenly,
often with severe chill. headache
and general pains like grippe.~rIn a;
few hours cough begins, short and
dry, with violent stabbing pain in
one side of the chest. Breathing is
rapid. with expanding nostrils. The
face is anxious and often flushed. The
temperature is high.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1913-04-17
AND THEY SHY AT MATRIMONY
Oakley Girl Complains That Boys
are Good on Squeeze Act,
But Shy on Matrimony.

Gooding Gazette: Wedding Bells
have not been ringing at Oakley
with as much frequency az some of
the fair ones of that burg would
have them and one of Oakley's beau
tiful bellies takes a rap at the
boys of that town as follows:
II hate to be blunt, but a lot
of these Oakley boys sure need a
jolt. There are a hundred or more
manageable 81 rls in this live burg
and down in their hearts e very one
! of them will admit-if she's honest
that there Is a mob of ablebodied
young men here who are sidestep-
ping this marrying bushes.
Sunday he works her old folks
for a shicken dinner, wears out the
parlor sofa on stormy nights and
peddles his little pet line of slushy
gush, but when a good show oezes
into town-Oh you vanishing kid.
He stays it, or has to work to-
night. Some lumpy work, NIGHT
wahr.
Il have had the same strong
arm around me until my back aches
and Sunday night hints about what
a lonely life a single man leads, till
l know m by heart, words and mu-
sic. But you can always count on
the quick getaway when the ice
gets too thin. Nothing stirring in
the proposal business.
Oh, they are a cautious crowd,
these Oakley lads. A girl l know
freed n indiscreet biped in pants
who Judged over the deadline and
actually talked marriage. Next even
ing he was back with a tale of woe
about the high cost of living and
the druggery THAT threatens a poor
mans wife, etc.
zone night that same week we
saw<him JOY riding with some lad
ies' he probably wouldn't speak to
in daylight. But there is a lot Of
raw material in Oakley and vicinity,
who would make good husbands,
and it is time a marrying epidemic
struck this community good and
hard. Look at the wedding records,
Pretty slim, Ell? and at that, half
the brides are imported from back
"a MARRIAGABLE GIRL.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1913-04-17
NO PEACE--NO PIE.

II tho warning factions Of Idaho
democracy cannot get together and
amicably agree upon the distribu-
tlon Of federal patronage In this
state. the I epublicans now holding
the Jobs viii be continued In office.
This Il the latest report from Wash
fngton. Mr.. w ilson can not abide
these f~raternal fights. and he GER
tainly has adopted tactics that
sohuld hustle the recalcitrant ones
into an Immediate love feast. How
terribly CALLING II must be to the
faithful and unterrified to have to
walt ut the gate Of the promised
land. after sixteen years OF wander
ing In the wilderness, while the
felf- cor stittuted Leaders, flight over
the apporionment Of the milk and
honey.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1913-04-17
HOME INDUSTRY WEEK.

This ID the week devoted to the
exploitation Of the Idaho . roducts.
For seven days the home indus-
try thing u Supposed to permeate
our thoughts, our acts, and mayhaps
our dreams. We heartily endorse
the lie q; the fact chat people are
to be walked up. even for a week,
to the advantage. the necessity, the
advisability of buying at home. IL
very gratifying--but why limit it to
seven days?
Buy at home this week because
1t is to your interest to do 20, and
because Its home l industry week;
buy at home next week because it's
the week after home industry week,
and so on throughout the year
and the years.
Every dollar sent to the mail
order houses OF the east goes to
fatten the swollen roll of some
greedy goddess. grabber OF graft
like JuHus RosenwaId president of
Sears Roebuck & Co.. who was
proved by the recent vice ~investi-
CATION in Chicago to be virtually a
contributor to the delinquency OF
sales girls in his employ because
he pinched their wage to where
they could not live upon their hon.
est earnings. The money sent there
Increases the financial ascendenc
Of the east, and retards develop
ment of the west; 1t helps to build
great private fortunes. and creates
an oligarchy of wealth. Spend a
dollar with a bushes man here,
and every cent of 1t goes into the
upbuilding of the country, His in
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1913-04-17
A ROMANCE WITH A POINT.

A. man entered = store one bitter
cold d ay bought a wooden muf-
flor. Whvn he opened the muffler
he found inside OF 1t a photograph
Of q beautiful girl together with a
note saying: III you are single,
please writo to me-
a name and address followed and
the man smiled. He put the
photograph on his sitting room man
tie There, every evening looking
up from his book, he beheld 1t. 1t
was very beautiful, and In a week
he had fallen head over heels In
love with 1t
So he wrote to the girl. Another
week passed, a week OF anxious,
nerve racking suspense. Then the
love-sick nan received this:
"Sir:--The Mary Smith to whom
you wrote vas my grand mother.
She died nine years ago. aged, So.
Yours ttruly-n
Our ~heartbroken bachelor, on
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1913-04-17
LOCALS.

While exercising his trottine
fotoe or Thursday evening Charles
Allen go T. la. spill, and had his
racing SILKY COM 'ttely demolished
Ii. oonpsity vita Ma. Huls. who
W Is urIv ing alerber horse. Mr..
shTn was tossing IS speeder on
the street back Of the Remington
MOTEL. Suddenly fro.c some mac
c~ountable cause. the htrse became
tflgatvLet ara bolteu, Mr.. Allan
was unable TO oun'roI him in tbo
i'sit rig, Id soon telephone pole
stood IN til way. The resultant
collision threw Mr.. Allen to the
ground, made the rig resemble the
famed n boss shay after its allot-
ted hundred years, and broke tho
pole off below the & round-sure,v
q terrific impact. The horse. freed
from harness and rig. dashed away
Allen suffered no severe INJURY
but was rather painfully skinned
and bru sed.
FOR SALE Six room modern
house with bath. two lots on corner
all fenced and = barn. Good lawn
and everything in good shape. good
location. Also dry farm Of $50
acreA 8 miles N. w. OF American
Falls. all under cultivation and fano
ed, This h q bargain, Addraes
Boz 1e1. American Falls, Idaho.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1913-04-17

Opponents Of reform have always
contended that It did not pay:
that II unsettled business conditions
and put useless burdens OF ex-
pense upon I he taxpayers. At leas
part OF this contention has been re-
futed BY the ece moral uplift
IN Pocatello against the VIOLA
lions OF the liquor law. The re-
cent grand jury investigation paid a
profit Of three hundred per cent.
upon the investment Of 1850.
Bannock county paid out the sum
mentioned for the . Expense OF call
Ing and conducting the grand jury
inquiry. and the fines resulting from
the indictments brought in amount
cd TO $4,000.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1913-04-17
A BOON TO ROAD BUILDING.

Congressman Smith OF Idaho has
introduced a bill in the house OF
representatives providing for the do
nation by the government OF 60,-
900 acres OF timber land to the
State OF Idaho for the purpose OF
building good roads. Well kept
roads are a prime requisite In
the transportation problem
and II M r. Smith secures t his ap-
propriation, he will have done
great share toward the building OF
the state.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1913-04-17
LIVES ON NINE CENTS A DAY.
California, Professor has the High
Cost of Living Backed off
the Boards.

The high cost of living has no ter
rors for Chas. Krugere of the depart
ment of mathematics at the Uni
versity of California. He lives on
nine cents a day
Professor Kruger says that while
studying at a German university he
investigated the food problem and
found he could subsistt comfort.
ably on a daily diet of two quarts OF
SKINNED milk an d a loaf of rye
bread. He continued this diet when
he came to California and is healthy
and strong.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1913-04-17

The Press this week received a
bit OF poetry that, had the auhor's
name been signed to it, we might
have been glad to use. As the
name was not appended u policy
consigned 1t to the waste baske.
We do not use communications sent
anonymously. The name OF the
writer will not be published unless
desired, but for our own informa-
ton and satisfaction we must have
the name O I the contributor befor
the contribution is given space in
the paper.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1913-04-17

Tie distriotrso-thatsthoss wsho"uasn
I school may have It and IN rae
ths, the farmers may have the KIND
81 = school they want. Yesterday IN
Blackfoot the arguments for botn
sides were presented, and a decis-
ion regarding the boundaries Will
be handed down soon.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1913-04-17
Gard OF Thanks.

The following wish to extend
thanks to American Falls and Rock
land people for their aid in search
ing for their children when the!
were lost.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Meadows.
Mr.. and Mrs. Levi Southwell,
Mrs. Ana Walton.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1913-04-17


and II NO rks both ways.
Buy At home and make for q
better. bigger, more prosperous COM
monwealth. Make idaho indie
pendent.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1913-04-17

leaking into4 this stranse~-smatter
found that he had bought the muf-
Tier from = dealer that did not ad-
vertise.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1913-04-17
CARD OF THANKS.

The Board Of directors Of the Am
erican Falls public library wishes
to express sincere thanks to the
following for services rendered in
connection with the recent success
full library benefit:
Mrs. Ruth M. Bell.
Miss Sallee.
The Orchestra,
The Press,
Mr.. Stoll,
The public, for generous patron
age.
Board of Directors.
ABERDEEN SCHOOL DISTRICT
TO BE DIVIDED SOON.
Warning Factions Will Have Educa-
tionsl Problem arranged
to their Liking.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1913-04-17
ABERDEEN SCHOOL DISTRICT
TO BE DIVIDED SOON.

Since the proposition for a fr ee
high schol in Aberdeen was de-
featted by the residents Of the dis
trict who live a t some distance
from the city a movement has
been launched for the division of
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1913-01-19
Queen of Beauty.

The fairy spectacular opera with
300 in the cast, taken from the pub
lie schools and society set Of the
city will be given in three weeks
under the auspices of the public
schools. Mr.. and Mrs. H. H. Dono-
hoo, so we'll known to the Shreve-
port public, are in charge of the
production. There are sixty leading
roles in the opera. The Augusta, Ga,
Chronicle says in regard to the per-
Torrance given in that city: 1T was
gorgeous spectacle, feast to the
eye. The stage pictures were more
elaborate and beautiful than were
ever seen on our local stage. The
whole performance was brilliant
success from the moment the cur
tain rose until it fell on the gor-
geous rose garden scene"
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1913-01-19
PRAYER Service

The following programme mas
been arranged by the ladies of the
parkview Baptist Church to be car
ried out the last week in January
in the interest of the world wide
mission movement:
Monday, 2:30 p.m.-Subject: "Ihc
Faith and Work of God Leader
Mrs. F. H. Lucar. assisted by MINES
w. M. Bishop, S. l.. Rambin, Rov
Bruffy, B. H. Ray and Glenn Alfred
Scripture lesson Genesis 2:2-7.
Tuesday, $50 pm. - Subject;
southern Baptist Evidences OF
Faith and Work" Leader Mrs. Hugh
Collum. assisted by Mines. G. W
Thomas. G. W. Hartsfield, and NJ. A
Powers. Scripture lesson, Joshua
lis, Jonah $40.
Wednesday, $50 p.m.-Sublect
Faith nand Work for Our Young
People" Leader, Mrs. john Noonan
assisted by Mrs. Mcclure. Paper or
Our Margaret Home in Greenvllle
S. Co." by Mrs. d. P. Gerald. Plans
for organizing a Sunbeam Band fol
the children will be discussed or
Wednesday evening.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1913-01-19
Woman's Auxiliary Tea.

The pleasant home of Mrs. E. B
Rand on Jordan street was thrOneed
with guests Friday afternoon to en-
joy the tea given by the Woman's
Auxiliary; to 1.-The members OF St.
Marks church and their friends.
Floral fragrance from hyacinths
and narcissus made the air sweet
and the beauty of white blossoms
with trailing greenery of feathery
ferns looked alluringly springlike.
The reception was altogether IN
formal and was more in the nature
of a cordial greeting in the new
year" to friends from all parts OF
the city. The cordial hostess, Mrs
Rand, was assisted by the members
of the auxiliary in receiving and
entertaining the guests.
The following delightful musical
programme was given:
Piano-Mrs. Eugene Palmer.
Vocal Solo-Mrs. I. B. Chase.
Piano-Miss Annie Bell.
Piano-Miss Robert Saunders.
Reading-Mrs. Samuel w. Smith
Vocal Solo-Mrs. M. DOOley.
Vocal-Mrs. George Atkins.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1913-01-19

the full and interesting programme
was emphasized by the presence OF
the State regent, Mrs. Peter 1Ouree,
who was cordially welcomed. Mrs.
IOurpe touched briefly on the State
work and read from the American
Magazine the fine address OF MIS-.
Mathew I. Scott, president general
of the y. 4. r.. on heoccaslon OF
her visit to the tomb of Lafayette
on July Z, 1911. Mrs. louree was
one of the fifty American women
who stood with Mrs. Scott on that
memorable occasion.
The guests of the chapter We're
Mrs. Baird. Mrs. H. l.. Dillon and
Mrs. Guido Marburg of New York.
A committee of ladies assisted
Mrs. Wilkinson in serving refresh
ments. Mrs. NilkinSon's home al
ways hoSpiiablr and charming, bore
The touch of he Christmas glory III
decorations and good cheer.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1913-01-19
In the Churches Today.

At the request of Mrs. Peter YOU
rec, State president of the United
Daughters of the Confderacy, the
ministers of the city churches will
take occasion to pay tribute to the
life and character of Robert E. Lee,
whose virtues make noble text for
religious services.
The Hon. jefferson Davis, speak
ing at the Lee memorial meeting in
Richmond, said that this day we
unite our words Of sorrow with
those of the good and grea1
throughout Christendom. And wheI
the monument we shall build shall
have crumbled into dust, his virtue;
will still live, high model for the
limitations Of generations to come.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1913-01-19

ton Mcclellan, which occurred at he"
home in Closter, n. j.. on Monday
last, following a stroke of paralysis.
When the news of his mothers i'll
ness was received, Mr.. John l.. Hold
ceS left at once, hoping to be able to
share with his sisters the loving
vigil at the bedside of their mother,
but the shaft Of death had sped. be-
fore he had gone days journey
from Shreveport.
Mrs. Mcclellan was a devoted wife
GEG mother. She was the widow OF
Gen. John l.. Hodges. a wealthy and
prominent planter OF BOSSler POINT
whose house was the seat OF hos
Ditality, culture and refinement Al
ter many years of WidOWhOOd, Mrs
Hodges became the wife o. Mr.. f.
-. Mcclellan, leading wholesale
merchant of this city and highly
esteemed citizen Mrs Mcclellan
with her three daughters. Misses
Virginia, Hattie and LurIine, and
her grandson, John l.. Hodges Jr,,
has made her home in the North for
number of years, and her return
to her old home in the silent en-
brace of death is one of those sad,
heartrending things We meet So
often in life.
Mrs. Mcclellan is survived by q
large connection, her devoted
daughters, the Misses Mcclellan, her
sons, Mr.. John L. Hodges, her grand
son John l.. Hodges Jr., Mr.. Reuben
Mcclellan, and an only sister, Miss
Kate Hamilton, of Kansas City, be-
sides a large circle of neices and
nephews, residents of this city.
| Mr.. Hodges and his sister, Miss
Hattie Mcclellan accompanying their
| mothers remains arrived yesterday
afternoon and We're met at the sta
ton by friends and relatives. The
| funeral procession went direct tC
Oakland cemetery where the burial
took place. The ceremonies We're
conductd by Dr.. Dodd of the First
Baptist church.
! Deep sympathy is extended to the
bereayed family.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1913-01-19
Exercises in the Public Schools.

All of the public schools in the
city observed health day. In the
central school Miss Howell request
ed the teachers and pupils to have
general cleaning out of desks, re-
arranging books and pictures, get
ting rid of old and useless material.
Talks on health were given by the
teachers, which the children en-
joyed and participated in. The
, eighth grade, consisting of two sec
tons, nearly 100 pupils, met in Miss
Scopes room, where little pro-
gramme was carried out Miss Soape
read truths from DR.. Dowling's jan
uary Health Bulletin, and DR.. Chan
dler, who was present by invitation,
made an exceedingly interesting and
instructive talk. The programme
closed with some fine musical Sc
lections on the victrola which is the
property of the school. The teachers
present were Misses SOape, LeRO-
sen, Ewless and Scott.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1913-01-19
Sunshine Club.

Miss Mary Kate Jacks good work
goes on. She has just formed a Sun
shine Club among the young girls on
Jordan street and neighborhood.
Miss Jack also has a Treasure Box
in the basement of the Line avenue
where little packages contributed
by the children can be deposited.
Miss Jack requests the children TO
securely tie and label their pack
ages which will enable her to use
them to greater advantage.
The Sunshine Club is composed OF
girls from to IA years Of age. The
meetings are held every Wednesday
at o'clock in the Sunday School
room of Dunlap Memorial church.