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The Ontario Argus. (Ontario, Or.) 1???-1947, 1914-06-18
MeNary Wins by is Votes.

Salem.-Secretary OF State olcott
states that the official count shows
that Charles l.. McNary had won the
republican nomination for justice OF
the supreme court over Henry L. Ben
son by Is votes.
The Ontario Argus. (Ontario, Or.) 1???-1947, 1914-06-18
Seattle.

Wheat-Bluestem s9c; club. s6c;
red Russian, S5c.
Hay-Timothy. Sl7 per ton; alfalfa,
sl4 per ton.
Butter-Creamery, 26c.
EggS-s4c.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1914-02-21
PRESIDENTS MEDAL
GIVEN INDIAN BRAVE
Henry Hollow Horn Bear. of the
Rosebud Is. Dak.) Resera-.
ZION. HonoreJ

Col Dick Plunkett, at the Indian Of
flee, presented a medal of the President to
the son of Hollow Horn Bear, Henry Hol-
low Horn Bear, who is a member of the
Rosebud South Dakota DELEGATION of
Indians now in the city.
The Assistant Commissioner in intro
ducing Col. Plunkett, said he was one of
the best friends Of the Indians. In pre-
senting the medal, Col Plunkett said: .'I
present this medal to you as a token of
the esteem in which your father was
held 1t is the highest honor that can
be conferred on any Indian, a gift from
the President to you. hope YOU will fol-
low the example of your father, and that
Your actions will command the respect
and regard in which your father was
held"
In acknowledging the gift on behalf of
Henry Hollow Horn Bear Quick Bear,
chairman of the delegation. spoke of the
life of Hollow Horn Bear and his father.
Chief Iron Shell, one of the signers of the
treaty OF 1865. He thanked the people of
Washington for the kindness shown HoI-
low Horn Bear during his last stay in
Washington. and for the sympathy ex-
tended his tribe on the death of their be-
loved chief. He also thanked the Com
missioner for having Col. Plunkett with
them.
Henry Hollow Born Bear expressed the
wish to meet Rev. Father Ketcham, who
officiated at the funeral exercises of his
father.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1914-02-21

and jessamine. She wore a veil Of tulIe
held by a wreath OF orange blossoms,
which fell over the train. Among her
ornaments was a topaz pendant Her
only attendants were her sisters, the
trude Marshall Geer. They wore dresses
OF pale blue crepe de chine combined
with tunics OF pale pink silk net finished
with brown fur and small leghorn hats
trimmed with blue satin ribbon and pink
roses, and carried old-fashioned bouquets
Of spring flowers
John II. Thomas. Of Boston, was best
man. The ushers were w. Montague
Geer. jr.. and Francis II. Geer. brothers
OF the bride: Mai. James A. Logan, L. S.
A: Basil Miles, and Charles W. McCand-
less, OF Washington, ID. c.
Mr. and Mrs. Goodwin will live in
Washington after their wedding journey
Mr.. and Mrs. James Brown Scott have
returned to Washington after an absence
Of six weeks abroad.
Mrs. l.. r. Brooks. OF Minneapolis. ar
rived in Washington on Friday and
has taken an apartment at the Hotel
Powhatan.
Mr.. and Mrs. W. S. BIewett, Of Bos-
ton. are guests at the Hotel Powhatan.
The Michigan Agricultural College As
ISOLATION gave a dinner of sixty covers
at the Hotel Powhatan on Friday even
ing.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1914-02-21
COLLEGES TO DEBATE
ON MINIMUM WAGE
Students of C. W. U. and University
of Pennsylvania Will Meet
Tonight.

An intercollegiate debate between the
George Washington University and the
Philomathean Society Of the University
of Pennsylvania will be held at s O'Clock
tonight in the law school auditorium, New
Masonic Temple.
The subject for discussion is: RE
solved, That the States should enforce a
minimum weekly wage of s. for women
and IS for children" George Washington
will uphold the affirmative and will be
represented by John F. Webster, John St
c. Brooks, and II. W. Cornell, with p. b.
Morehouse as alternate. Pennsylvania
will be represented by K. r. Alden, w.
A. Pendleton, and L. L. Hargett, with
Ernest Gould as alternate.
The judges will be W. c. Reeves, of the
Department of Justice; Francis Walker,
deputy commissioner Of corporations, and
Max o. Lorenz, of the Interstate Com
merce Commission. There will be an in
&eresting musical program and an ad-
dress Of welcome by Charles Noble
Gregory, dean of the department of law,
George Washington University. o..
While the debate is in progress another
debate between the two universities on
the same subject will be held in Price
Hall, Philadelphia. George Washington
will uphold the negative. The local team
will be composed of P. d. Bookstaber. r.
c. Shaw, and S. P. Jones, with NJ. NJ
Marcus as alternate.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1914-02-21
Mrs. Vance Cheney Lectures

Mrs. Vance Cheney, Of New York, gave
an interesting lecture yesterday morning
in the residence of Mrs. Charles Bough-
ton Wood before gathering of fash
ionable society. Her subject was 'The
Subconscious Mind and How to Use It"
In the audience were Mrs. William Jen-
nIngs Bryan. Mrs. Franklin X. Lane,
Mrs. Joseph Lamar. Mrs. Stephen E.
Elkins, Mrs. Arthur Lee, Mrs. James
Pinchot, Miss Janet Richards. Mrs. Jo-
seph Z. Thropp. Mrs Henry +. Dimock,
ana Mrs. Ten Eyck Wendell.
Mrs Cheney will give two lecture
courses at her residence, 1854 Columbia
road, commencing March 10 at , O'Clock
In the afternoon, and March II at II
O'Clock in the morning.
Mrs. John MCGOWAN entertained at q
luncheon yesterday at her residence In
the Avenue Of the Presidents.
Cards have been sent out for an Iowa
tea at the Congressional Club. Tuesday.
from 4 to o'clock, when the hostesses
will be Mrs. Cummins, Mrs. Kenyon. Mrs.
Tovner, Mrs. Prouty, Mrs. Good. Mrs
Green, Mrs. Scott and Miss Connolly.
tanned at a dinner last night at their
residence in r street.
Mr.. and Mrs. Robert TAFT and. Miss
TAFT. Of New York. are at the Shore
ham.
Mrs. Robert Downs has gone to the
Greenbrier White Sulphur Springs to be
at the George Washington's Birthday
ball and stay over a week.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1914-02-21
Cates-Smith

A very pretty wedding took place
Thursday afternoon at o'clock at the
Sherman when Miss Alice +. Smith.
daughter OF Mr. and Mrs. Wright Otey
Smith, and DIR. Benjamin BrabsOn Gates,
of Knoxville, Tenn. were married by
the Rev. Randolph II. McKim. rector OF
the Church Of the Epiphany, Of which
the bride Is a member. The family and
relatives and a few intimate friends were
present. The apartment was prettily dec
GRATED with palms. ferns and Southern
smilax, white roses and carnations.
The bride was given in marriage by her
father and wore a dark blue chiffon
broadcloth suit, with hat TO match. and
carried an arm bouquet of Bride roses
and lilies of the valley. Following the
ceremony congratulations were offered
and refreshments were served. Later in
the evening DR.. and Mrs. Gates left for
q wedding trip West, and will be at home
at Knoxville. Tenn. after March /.
Mrs. Alexander Mackay Smith and Mrs.
Charles Lester Marlatt. OF Washington.
are at the Wolcptt. New York City.
Mrs. Fred Essary was hostess at a
bridge party yesterday afternoon at her
home in Cleveland Park. followed by a
tea. The guests included Mrs. James NJ.
Baker. Mrs John II. London. Mrs Al
bert Stewart, Mrs. J. Harry Covington,
Mrs. Bird Mcguire, Mrs. Frederick
Haskin. Mrs. Arthur Henning. Mrs. AL
fred Sinnott, Mrs. G. Langdon whitford,
Mrs. Percy Page, Mrs. Wallace Whit
aker, Mrs. Lewis Garthe, Mrs. David
Hendrick. Mrs. lie Roy Mary. Mrs. Luz
Their L. Schriner. Mrs. Oliver P. New
man, Mrs. Ralph Smith. Mrs. Theodore
Hance TiIler. Mrs Samuel f. Forman.
Mrs. William W. Smith. Mrs. Gerry
Matthews, Mrs. Donald McGregor, Mrs
S. NJ. Reynolds, Mrs. Hal Smith, Mrs
]. T. Bercherong. Mrs. Arthur Dowell,
Mrs. Harry J. Brown, Mrs. William
NJ. Fraser. Mrs Robert F. Wilson. Miss
Frances Schaffer. Miss Marie Yeagle.
Mrs. John B. Torbert. Miss Gilmore, of
Omaha; Miss Wallace, and Mrs Harry A.
Kerchner, Of Baltimore. mother OF the
hostess.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1914-02-21
Mrs. Alexander at White House

| Mrs Caroline Alexander is the guest
of the President and Mrs. Woodrow VIII
son. She will spend the weekend at
the White House. Miss Eleanor Wilson
went to New York yesterday to visit
| friends.
Representative and Mrs. Thomas Il.
Dunn, OF New York. were hosts at de-
llightfuI reception last night at their resi-
dence in the Avenue of the Presidents.
The beautifully decorated rooms were
thronged with prominent members OF
diplomatic. official, Congressional, and
resident society.
Representative and Mrs. Dunn were as
sisted In welcoming their guests by Mrs.
William Corcoran Hill. Mrs James r.
Mann. Mrs. Fairchild. Mrs. Henry Dan
forth. Mrs McChord. Mrs. Mott, Mrs.
Johnston, Mrs. Hamilton. Mrs Edmund
Clapp. and Miss Frances Dunn
A buffet supper was served at a hand
somely appointed table during the recep-
ton. An orchestra stationed in the ball
room played for the informal dancing
which was a charming feature OF the re-
ception later in the evening.
Mrs. Dunn wore an imported gown of
white charmeuso with crystal over-dress,
Miss Dunn was gowned in rose coIored
chiffon over satin.
Mr.. Hanihara, secretary of the depart
ment of foreign affairs of Japan. has ar
rived in Washington and is stopping at
the Shoreham. Mr.. Hanihara was form
erly secretary OF, the Japanese Embassy
here, and is a member of the Metropoli-
tan and Chevy Chase Clubs. He was
one OF the most popular diplomats ever
stationed In Washington.
Mrs. Julian James entertained at din
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1914-02-21
College Women to Banquet

The annual banquet of the College
Women's Club. to be held at Rauscher's
on the night Of Saturday. February q,
promises to be a very delightful oca-
sion. The banquet committee is gratified
by the assurances of a number of attrac-
tive speakers. Among these are Mary
Alden Hopkins, a magazine writer who
has made a number of special investiga-
tons, which have attracted much atten-
ton. Miss Hopkins has a fund of ex-
periences in these tasks, and sees the
humorous side as well as the serious.
She will come on from New York to at
tend the banquet. Another toast will be
responded TO by Eliza Hardy Lord, who
is interesting both as a speaker and be-
cause she was among the first to enter
a woman's college in this country. Her
topic will be "A Spinster's Experience"
Another toast, namely, THE Secret of
Serenity" will be responded to by Miss
Josephine Simrall OF Baltimore. These
and other promised addresses will be
brief and full OF purpose and humor.
Mrs. briggs at the Highlands will not
receive today, but will be at home Satur-
day. February q. for the last time this
season.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1914-02-21
GoodwinGeer

Washington society was much inter-
ested in the marriage of Miss Mabel
Montague Geer, daughter of Rev. Will
lam Montague Geer, vicar of st. Paurs
Chapel, and Mr.. Elliot Hersey Goodwin.
of this city, which took place Thursday
in New York. The ceremony was per-
former by the brides father in the pres
ence Of relatives and few intimate
friends. Afterward there was an informal
reception in the church vestry.
The bride entered the church with her
brother, Enos Throop Geer. She wore a
gown Of white satin trimmed with point
lace and carried bouquet OF white roses
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1914-02-21

MrS- hennen Jennings was HOSlcSS al a
luncheon yesterday at her home in Mas
sachusetts avenue.
Mrs. De Frees Critten gave a delight
full luncheon yesterday at her home in
Leroy place in honor OF Mrs. Daniel
Lamont. of New York, who is the house
guest of Mr.. and Mrs Thomas Ewing.
Ferns and jonquils formed the table
decoration, and at each place were ar
ranged corsage bouquets Of violets for
the guests.
Invited to meet Mrs. Lamont were
Mrs. Marshall, Mrs Garrison, Mrs
Ewing. Mrs. Fairfax Harrison, Mrs. Al
bet L. Mills, Mrs. Fremont-Smith, Miss
Stewart. Mrs. Walter Field McLa;len.
Of Indiana; Mrs Swager Sherley, and
Miss Marjorie Critten.
Miss Ethel De Long and Senator Bur-
ton were the honor guests at the Congress
sional Club yesterday afternoon at the
regular Friday reception. Mrs. Duncan
U. Fletcher. president of the club. re-
ceived, assisted by Mrs. Lloyd, OF Mis-
souri,, and Mrs. Padgett, Of Tennessee.
Both Miss De Long and Senator Bur-
ton gave interesting addresses, after
which tea was served Mrs. Smoot, of
Utah. and Mrs. Stephenson, Of WILSON,
pItSlucu at inc lcd haOle-
Others who assisted in welcoming the
guests were Mrs. Smith, Of Georgia; Mrs.
Townsend, of Michigan; Mrs. Thomas, of
Colorado: Mrs. Thompson, Of Kansas;
Mrs. ]. M. o. Smith, of Michigan; Mrs.
John II. Stephens, of Texas; Mrs. Fred
erick c. Stevens, of Minnesota; Mrs. Dan
V. stephens, OF Nebraska; Mrs. Stone, of
Illinois; Mrs. Samuel NJ Taylor, of Ar
kansas; Mrs. Milton W. Shreve, of Penn
sylvania; Mrs. George r, Smith. of Min
nesota: Mrs Ten Eyck, of New York:
Mrs. Thatcher. of Massachusetts,; Mrs.
Joseph r. Thompson. Of Oklahoma: Mrs
Allen T. Treadway, of Massachusetts,;
Mrs. Sweet, of Michigan; Mrs. George
w. Taylor. of Alabama; Mrs. William r.
Smith, Of Texas: Mrs. Edward T. Taylor,
Of Colorado; Mrs. Charles B. Smith, of
New York. and Mrs. Stephens, Of CALI
fornia.
The ushers were Miss Owen, of Okla
homa: Mrs. Anna Belle Taylor Roberts
Of Arkansas. and L.ss Smoot, of Utah.
An interesting audience filled the Co.
lumbia Theater yesterday afternoon to
see the suffrage play. How the Vote
Was Won"
Mrs. John Jay White entertained I'm
her box Miss Morales, daughter of the
Minister from Panama; Senior Hugo v.
de Pena, second secretary of the Lega-
ton from Uruguay; William .. Clark,
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1914-02-21
Dance at Washington Barracks

The younger dancing contingent OF
Washington society wendell its way 10
| the Washington Barracks last night to
attend the officers hop. Mrs. Kuhn. wife
OF the commanding officer received the
guests, assisted by a number OF the ladies'
OF the pest, and the officers OF the hop
committee.
The Officers Club, where the hop was
held, was gay with bunting and palms
and the Engineer Band played for the
dancing. An informal supper was served
| during the evening.
I A number OF dinners at the officers
homes preceded the dance.
The Secretary Of State and Mrs. WILL
lam Jennings Bryan will go to Richmond,
Va, the last of next week to berthe
guests Of Gov. and Mrs. Stuart, who will
entertain at reception in their homer
February'2S.
The meeting Of the Archaeological So
ciety at the residence OF Miss Mabel
Boardman last night brought together a
brilliant assemblage of prominent states
men, jurists, scientists, and resident So
ciety.
Prof. Hiram Bingham, OF Yale, deliv-
cred a most insteresting lecture on Peru.
He is a guest of the Minister of Peru
and Nine. Pezet. who entertained at a
dinner in his honor last night preceding
the lecture.
Mrs. Edward Burr left Washington on
Thursday for Vest Point. n. Y, where
she will attend the performance OF the
Tooth Night Play, which was written by
her son, Cadet John Burr.
Co. Burr. L. S. A, will join his wife
and son at the Military Academy in time
to see the play.
Owing to illness Mrs. John Y. Barross
and Mrs. Charles H. Bates have post
poned their entertainment, which they
were to give on Monday. February 3,
until Friday, March Is.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1914-02-21
GRAND OPERA STARS BROKE. y
Company Takes Lunch at Denver's
Municipal Lodging House.

Denver, Colo. Feb. 2O-The 100 members
OF the Canadian Grand Opera Company.
which Is stranded here, ate lunch today
at the Municipal Lodging House, the
guests Of the city of Denver.
The company is broke" and the hotel
bills Of the troupe are several days over
due Arrangements were made today for
two benefit shows to raise money enough
10 send the company to New York.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1914-02-21
Society Doinss in ano AROUND
Zee Ole National Capital Zee
. Bx,NATALIE SUMMED LINCOLN. {

OF Washington. and two guests from New
York. In the box Of Mrs. George Arnnes
were Mrs. Arnes, Mrs. John II. Bank
head, wife Of the Senator from Alabama;
Mrs Dudley M. Hughes and Miss
Hughes. wife and daughter Of the Repre-
sentative from Georgia: Mrs. Charles H
Smith, wife Of Representative Smith, of
New York; Mrs. Robert +. Stone, of
Montana. and Mrs. Guy Nichol. OF Alex
andria Va.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1914-02-21
PRESTON GIBSON MovIEwRIGHT.
Society Beaux and Debutantes VIII
BE I'm "Mob scene..o

Preston Gibson. society playwright. is
writing a spectacular moving picture
play. The chief actors will be notable
society people. mostly from the dipIo-
matte corps, and the mob scenes will
have a caste OF debutantes and bachelors
of society.
A number OF speciality dances will be
danced by groups of society people in the
embassy ball scene. Some of the Incl
dents OF Mr.. Gibson's play will be taken
from real life at the Capital.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1914-02-21
ANOTHER GAYNoR WEDDING.
Third Daughter of Late New Yori
Mayor to Marry.

New York. Feb. 9.-The engagement
Of Miss Ruth Gaynor, third daughter of
the widow of the late Mayor William J.
Gaynor. to Z. T. Bedford, second. former
vice president of the Standard Oil Com
pany, was announced today.
Mrs. Gaynor said that no date has been
set for the wedding. Mr.. Bedford, who
Is many times a millionaire. is president
Of the Corn Products Company and the
Bedford Oil Company, OF France
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1914-02-21
Turner Resignation Received.

The resignation OF George W. Turner,
a member Of the Canadian Boundary
Commission, was received at the State
Department yesterday. The resignation,
which is to be effective March /, has been
accepted. Turner will be succeeded by
former Gov. Glenn. OF North Carolina.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1914-02-21
Miss Jenkins Visits Mrs. Winter

Miss Ethlyn Jenkins. of Portland. oreg.,
Is the house guest Of Mrs. NJ. A. Winter
OF r street.
Mrs A. Garrison McClintock has sent
out cards for a tea on Monday afternoon
at o'clock In honor Of Mrs. Walter Nc
Clintock.
Mrs. Sidney Ballou will entertain at a
musical tea Saturday afternoon. February
q, at o'clock. Miss Elizabeth Howry
will sing.
The last of a series Of subscription
dances was given at the Highlands last
night.
Mrs. Thomas J. 'Cowie. Mrs. A. F.
Fechteler, Mrs. Perry Miller. and Mrs.
Alexander G. Bentley received the guests.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1914-02-21

Many apartment houses in Europe are
equipped with electric lights which NAV
be switched on when a person enters
and which automatically extinguish
themselves a few minutes later when he
has had time to reach his room.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1914-02-21
Mrs. Jennings Gives Luncheon

Mrs. Hennen Jennings was hostess at a
luncheon yesterday at her home in Mas
sachusetts avenue.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1914-02-21

Mrs. Caroline Alexander is the guest
of the President and Mrs Woodrow VIII
son. She will spend the weekend at
the White House. Miss Eleanor Wilson
went to New York yesterday to visit
friends.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1914-02-21

Rear Admiral and Mrs. T. ]. Cowie
were hosts at a dinner last night in COM
pliment to young people at the Highlands.
Later the party participated in the SUBJ
scription dance in the ballroom OF the
Highlands
The gazette-times. [volume] (Heppner, Or.) 1912-1925, 1914-07-09
OWN YOUR OWN HOME.

Every man should own his own
home. Rent is a dead horse. You
are better contented and will save
more money If you own your own
home. Paying for a home on terms
is the same as putting your money
in savings bank-only better. We
are offering some town homes at pri-
ces and terms that ought to appeal
to you. Come and see us.
SNIEAD & CRAWFORD.
The gazette-times. [volume] (Heppner, Or.) 1912-1925, 1914-07-09
800 ACRES FOR SALE

One hundred and thirty acres in
cultivation, plenty of running water
all fenced. Fair buildings. 100 acres
of good pasture, 2 acres in alfalfa
8 acres more that can be put in
alfalfa. 1870 acres in wheat and oats
goes with this place. $40 per acre
buys this place four miles from
Heppner. One-half cash, balance
terms to suit. Smead and Crawford
The gazette-times. [volume] (Heppner, Or.) 1912-1925, 1914-07-09

Up to and including June % the
Apple Growers Association of Hood
River had shipped 80 carloads of
strawberries, or about six carloads
less than were shipped last year.
the shipment of cherries will aggre..
gate about nine cars, or rs per cent
of last years shipment.
The gazette-times. [volume] (Heppner, Or.) 1912-1925, 1914-07-09
INDUSTRIAL REVIEW OF
THE STATE OF OREGON

Astoria will lay $4,000 feet of sew
er pipe this year.
North Powder will have a 130 foot
head water supply.
Klamath Falls will have a new
Presbyterian church.
Sandy carried $4,000 bonds for
union high school.
Redmond is seeking to locate a
large Dunkard colony.
Harrisburg gets a new two story
brick department store.
TheS. P. G. S. Co. will drill thous-
and foot we'll at Flavel.
The Coos Bay Times will erect a
two-story Office building.
Amity has a building boom and
every carpenter is employed.
Eugene has So factories and a
monthly payroll of $33,754.
Grants Pass & Crescent City Rail-
road is operating five miles.
Portland municipal shop will be
abandoned about August first.
Wheeler has acquired the water
plant and will build city hall.
Southerlin has a building boom,
one being $4,000 residence.
The Fremont hotel burned at Sa-
lem and will be rebuilt of brick.
Eugene has new $4,000 modern
apartment house just completed.
Marshfield is to have glove fac
tory If free site can be offered.
The Bend Water, Light and Power
Co. will build a 100000 reservoir.
The Pelican Bay sawmill recent
ly burned will be rebuilt at once.
Brown Lumber Co. at Cottage
Grove will enlarge its logging plant.
Mercy Hospital, Eugene, begins
work on $3.50 school for nurses.
Gladstone has granted 25 year
gas franchise at $1.40 per thousand.
Irvington gets new 900
school, and Amity $4,000 school.
Woodlawn grange is fighting the
eight hour law and tax exemption.
trhe Oregon-Idaho Power co. mas
force of 100 men at work at OxDoW
on the Snake river.
Laborers are operating the sawmill
at Thompson, Baker county, OF which
the manager made a failure.
Los Angeles capitalists will devei-
op the placer mine on Steamboat
creek in the Bohemia district.
Fitzgerald Bros. of Troutdale are
building a ferry to operate across
Columbia Slough and Blue Lake.
Union and Wallowa counties fire
protection association will build a
complete system of telephone lines.
Engineers have completed survey
for drainage of $4,000 acres of the
Long Tom basin in Lane and Benton
counties.
The halibut industry on Yaquina
banks started off with a catch of 30,-
600 pounds by the first schooner that
went out.
There has been big hearing on at
Astoria before the Interstate Com
merce Commission to get better ter
minal rates.
As a result of minimum wage and
eight hour laws the Livesley hop
yards near Salem will install two
picking machines.
Bids will be taken for the pipe line
from Oregon City to the south fork
of the Clackamas to give that city
pure water supply.
Commissioner Daily of Portland
would spend 100000 on new dam
across Bull Run to raise the water
pressure at Portland.
The Southern Pacific will start
work on ballasting its main lines in
western Oregon with crushed rock to
be taken from Marion.
The ruling of the Attorney General
that girls shall not work in hotel ci-
gar stands after six o'clock will be
carried into the courts.
The Public Utility Commission has
authorized a raise Of telephone rates
in all principal towns of Jackson
county to paying basis.
Highest cash price paid at all times
The gazette-times. [volume] (Heppner, Or.) 1912-1925, 1914-07-09

Miss Evelyn Shipley, who has been
living at Junction City for several
months, arrived in her old home town
Thursday, where she will remain for
some time.