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The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1914-10-01

"Droppel spends Lost of his time on
the rear platform of observation cars
when he travels"
Likes to look at the scenery, eh P"
"Not specially. 1 rather think he
has an idea that the natives like to
look at him in transit. Baltimore
Sun
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1914-10-01

Twenty-four driving wheels, each So
inches in diameter, feature locomo.
tive recently completed at Philadel.
rhia, which is the most powerful yet
built.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1914-10-01
Toned, Up Whole System.

"Chamberlain's Tablets have done
more for me than l ever dared hope
for" writes Mrs. Ester Mae Baker,
Spencerport, N. Y. Il used several
bottles Of these tablets few months
ago. They not only cured me of bilious
attacks, sick headaches and that tired
out feeling, but toned up my whole
system, For sale by All Dealers. adv
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1914-10-01

With an instrument of his inventio
Chicago man can measure one five.
millionth of | inch, one tiftieth of
the distance revealed by theoretically
perfect microscope.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1914-10-01

Scientists have figured that about
36,O00,0 900 babies are born each year, OF
at a rate Of about 10 minute.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1914-10-01

Canada in 1913 produced rs. 72O, 600
bushels of potatoes.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1914-05-23
HOLD LAST MEETTNG

The Ihrk School on Friday evening
was the scene of the most enthusiastic
and successful meeting which the Par.
ent-Teachers association has held this
year.
The musical part of the program was
greatly appreciated. An informal dis.
cussion on "The Value of Courtesy at
home, at school, and abroad" led by
Miss Abbie S. Davis, was entered into
and many helpful and practical sug-
gestions made. A vote of thanks was
extended to Mr.. c. d. Purdy, the
janitor, for his faithful service and
cooperation with the association.
After partaking of delicious lunch.
con prepared by the refreshment COM
mittee, the meeting adjourned for the
season to meet again on Oct. >.
Bany expressions of enthusiasm and
enjoyment of the work of the associa-
tion were heard, which bespeak an even
more successful series of netting for
next year.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1914-05-23
MANY ENJOY PROGRAM AND
PICNIC LUNCH AT ZENA

A large crowd was in attendance yes,
terday at the Zena picnic, which, owing
to the inclemency Of the weather, was
held in the church instead of in the
Zena grove, as had been planned.
Many from surrounding towns were
present, including q number from Sa-
lem.
An interesting program was given il
the morning, consisting Of a piano solo
by Miss Helen Baker; song by Misses
Elsie an Edna Taylor, Miss Fay Brant
and Miss Nita Martin; reading, "The
Whistling Regiment" by Mrs. Wayne
Henry, with musical accompaniment
of Miss Linn Purvine at the piano, and
whistling solo by Frank Matthews,
A playlet was given by the school
children, followed by a duet by Mrs,
W. NJ. Crawford and Mrs. w. H. Craw.
ford. Mrs. Eta Koch appeared in a
reading, and addresses by Assistant
state Superintendent carlton and Su-
perlntendent Seymour, o. Polk county.
followed, closing the formal program
for the day.
A basket luncheon was served and
later the industrial display made by the
school children was viewed. Prizes
We're awarded in this work for best
specimens of embroidery, articles from
the domestic science and manuel train.
ing departments, tho prize winners to
exhibit at the Polk county fair held at
Dallas this summer, =nd later at the
state fair
Much interest was shown in the ex.
eelient work of the pupils, and an en-
Joyable and instructive day passed de-
spite the condition Of the weather.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1914-05-23
CHARGED WITH EMBEzzIEMENr.

Portland, May 2S.-Charged with
the embezzlement of 5000 from the
Nehalem Timber and Logging company,
). X. Elder, who up to January i was
confidential man of the concern, is
under arrest today. He is said by the
authorities to have confessed that his
speeulations will reach S4,3O7.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1914-05-23
Go to DR.. Stones for trusses.

The baseball game which was to
have taken place this afternoon be.
tween Willamette University and Pa
cifie University has been postponed
until next Tuesday afternoon at $3.50.
The grounds are too wet for the con.
test to take place today.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1914-05-23

WHICH Is IT-That governs your ae.
tions-foresight or hindsightl Do
you "trust to luck" and 90 il
blind, or do you plan aheadi If your
house burns tonight, who loses-you
or the insurance eompanyi If you
get hurt, who pays the grocer and
doctor until you get welli Ask Laf.
Ter & Bolinger, 400 Hubbard build
ing, to fix up that insurance policy
right away.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1914-05-23

Edward Hayes, stranger, who ap-
piled for a bed in the city Jail last
Wednesday evening, and who has been
hanging around the city ever since,
was committed to the insane asylum to-.
day by County Judge Bushey. Hayes,
while seemingly clear of mind and ply.
sically sound, called at the police sta
tion again last night for bed and
was given one. This morning he had
all of the windows in the jail securely
locked and beds piled up in front or
the bars. He told Chief of Police Shea
eek that there were men roaming
around the Jail who had threatened
to 9lt off his head and that these
same imaginary fellows had been fol
lowing him for week.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1914-05-23

Tho police here have heard nothing
further from Jack Reagan, the man who
tried to lift some .lewelry from tho
store of Gardner & Keene last Wednes.
day. Chief Shedeck states, however,
that he believes Reagan is on his way
to parts unknown and is "going some"
at that.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1914-05-23

King s. Bartlett and Ralph Morrison
left Thursday for u week s fishing at
the foot Of Mt Jefferson. They are
among the first to enter that region
and expect big returns from the finny
tribe.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1914-05-23

III inc unllIuSHeu game OI JHe IlrSG
round of the handicap handball cham
pionships at the Y. III. c. A. last night,
IL. V. Compton beat j. Percy Reed two
out of three games and qualified for
the second round. Compton played
from the scratch and Reed had handi-
cap of points. The second round will
be started Immediately. In the unfin-
shed match between Bishop and Duffy,
Bishop won out and is matched with
Minton in the second round.
Moose excursion. Big picnic at
Black Rock Sunday for the benefit of
Moose and their friends. Round trip
tickets over Salem, Falls City railroad,
90 cents. Train leaves Commercial
street at a. IN. Fill your baskets and
join the herd. Everybody welcome.
Attorney General Crawford this
morning advised j. Percy Wells, Jack
son county s superintendent of schools,
that where two districts had consol-
dated that the property of each dis
trict became that of the new district,
and that to select a new site for the
school house required a two-thrds vote
In districts not consolidated only -
majority vote is necessary to select the
site.
II. D. st. Helen, piano and organ
tuning. Main 1905; 236 Court.
.
Mr. Charles Huehins, pioneer iden-
titled with the early history of Oregon
and close friend of the tate Ashel
Bush, is visiting in the city at the
home of DIR. b. f. Pound. 1t is the
first visit Mr.. Huehins has made to
this city for twenty-thrcc years, and
he is very much delighted at the prog
ress made here during that time. He
now resides in Portland.
Mr.. O, @, McKine, Of Portland will
conduct an out-of-doors rv.etching class
at Salem one day eIch week through
June, July and August. Those inter.
ested will please see Mr.. Gilbert at the
Frame Shop, 279 North Commercial.
Commencing Tuesday, May 26, the
Oregon Electric freight service for To-
cal points between Salem and Portland
will leave Salem Tuesday, Thursday
and Saturday mornings at six clock
a. M, instead of six o'clock p. M, as
formerly. The daily service between
Salem and points south as well as to
Portland will be maintained as at pres.
ent.
Wells Fargo h Co. is not conducting
stock farm in its building on Court
street, but this morning the place re.
sembled one. The morning express un.
loaded one big hog, five calves, five
hundred little chicks and about two
hundred small dueklings. With the
young fowls making a great elatter and
noise, che porker squealing for his
breakfast and the calves bawling for
milk, the Wells Fargo room sounded
like a good sized country place. The
shipment is for II. w. Brown, of this
city and despite the fact that the
chicks and ducks were carried over 20
miles, not one was even sick when
they arrived.
A comical incident toos place on
Court street. between Liberty anf
High, about clock this morning. A
driverless horse hitched to blackboard
was seen walking peaeeably along the
street in westerly direction and no
owner was in sight, Frank opperlin
stepped out and caught the animal.
The well-intending citizen had no more
than stopped the brute when man
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1914-05-23
Try scott's 15c meals.

Mrs. Edith Kellogg Bartlett will
give some readings at Keiser Bottom
church tomorrow during the Sacred
Concert to be held there.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1914-05-23
Attend the Great
Sale of Beautiful
RIBBON

Salem women are talking about
this event. 1t really is wonder
full how such beautiful, wide,
high-grade Ribbons can be sold
for such a small price. A special
big purchase by our New York
buyer enables us to offer these
extraordinary values. We give
our customers the benefit. See
the assortments tomorrow. Take
a look at the window display.
Usual grade, up to. .$1.75 yard
One lot, your choice. SOC yard
One lot, your choice. .48c yard
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1914-05-23

Visit Gilson's attractive new barber
shop in Bligh building, State street.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1914-05-23

his pockets had been picked. Tomp.
kins told the chief that he had had $lv
in silver and gold in his trouser pockcs
while standing in front of the Hinges
jewelry store and that when he started
to take out the money "a few moments
later it was gone. The chief told him
to make further investigation. Tomp-
hns returned soon &fter going up the
street to look for the missing purse
and told the chief that he had placed
the money in his coat pocket instead of
in his trousers pocket, and, when he
took out his handkerchief he also drew
out the purse which fell on the street.
A stranger found the money and left
it in care of the Perry drug store.
Tompkins located it.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1914-05-23

1XCHANGE-well improved l6O.aere
farm with one-third of crop, in South
Dakota; trade for Salem or valley
property; price $500. What have
youi Also 160-acre farm; well i'm
proved; stock and implements inelud.
ed; valued at $4,000; trade, Salem
or close-in property. See Bechtel &
Bynon, 347 State street.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1914-05-23

We guarantee safe return Of watches
for repair sent us by mail. Quality
counts in jewellery. Barr's.
.
Several Of the wise trout fishermen
of Salem were seen leaving this morn
ing for out of town places where they
will try their luck. II is claimed by
many that today is perfect one for
trout angling and that the rain is Just
the checker. Tomorrow however will
bring the muddy water down, it is
thought, and in this event the fishing
will be spoiled for a time.
.
o. r. Hammond machinist. Electri.
cal appliances repaired and automobile
work done. Phone Main 2409. 260 n
High st.
The proposed trip to Portland today
over the Salem to Portland relay course
by o. b. Gingrich, l.. II. Compton and
A. NJ. Grilley in G. II. Eyre S auto
has been postponed on account of the
nclemency of the weather, according
w tit aNaNNlhtut VI MI. hlHEllCn.
Since it is too wet for outside work
Mr.. Gingrich will devote his time to
giving swimming lessons in the Y. NJ.
c. A. tank.
Kodak films left before 8 D. m. fin
lshed next morning Open evenings,
Trover' Weigel Studio, opposite Bligh s.
The painters are putting on the fin
ishing coat of the woodwork of the
second floor of the county court house
today, and it is the intention TO have
the floors cleared for the session of
department No. of the circuit court
tomorrow. The cases of j. :. Wilson
VS., the Black Eagle Milling 4 Mining
Co will be called at 10 clock, and
after this case is disposed of an argu.
ment on demurrer in the case of Ella
J. Clark, ct al, VS.. the City of Wood.
burn, ct al, will be heard by Judge
Galloway.
DR.. P. H. May desires to inform his
patients that he has moved his offices
from the Masonic Temp-e and is now
located in rooms 800 and 307, Hubbard
building. Phone Main SSl,
The children OF the public schools Of
Salem are especially invited to attend
the Memorial day services at the ar.
mory tomorrow to be conducted by q.
f. Cline, Of Portland. The ladies or
the G. A. r., the W. R. c., the Indian
war veterans, and the Spanish war vet.
Grams, win be present in body to pay
homage to the memory of the dead.
Mosher not only makes the suit, but
he makes the prices. just look at this:
All s35 suits now s25; $35 to $40 suits
now $50; $40 to $50 suits cut to s35.
This week only.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1914-05-23
DR.. Asseln, zahnartz, Sleeves Bldg.

James Neal died at the Willamette
sanatorium yesterday afternoon at
O'Clock. The funeral was held from
the undertaking parlors of Rigdon &
Richardson this afternoon at o clock,
and the remains were laid to rest in
the Odd Fellows cemetery.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1914-05-23

Governor West is heartily in accord
with the granger s movement to abol.
ish the state senate, and so expressed
himself this morning.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1914-05-23
A Rousing Sale Of Uncut
Glass Vases and Bowls at 29c

Here's a sale of Glassware for
our next surprise. Very pretty
uncut vases with flare top, and
a beautiful lot of attractive
bowls. Buy them for home use
or for inexpensive gifts, next
Wednesday. Take your choice,
vase or bowl, only. :. .29c each
Sale opens at $3.50. See the win
dow display.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1914-05-23

Ask for zinn's ice cream when you
want the best.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1914-05-23

lHB dIOuHu OppeTllH ulScONeIeu lHc
owner of the rig who was walking on
the sidewalk several yards in advance
of his horse. The fellow explained to
Opperlin that he often times got tired
of riding and walked while his horse
followed along like pet dog.
Panama canal A lecture illustrated
with tho stcreoptieon viii De given by
Rev. Carl IL. Elliott in tine Presbyterian
church Tuesday night, May &c. at 500
o clock. For five years Mr.. Elliott was
a chaplain of the canal commission, re-
siding at the Atlantic end of the ca
nal, and has had unusual opportunities
for seeing the work or canal building
as it progressed. Adults, 25 cents;
children, 10 cents.
While Governor West was in st. Hell
ems yesterday, he asked for and re-
ceived the resignation of Sheriff A..
f. Thompson, who was short in his ac-
counts, having failed to turn over mon
ey belonging to the state and which he
received from the sale of certain prop
erty that escheated to the state.
The amount was about $2400 and the
surety company made the shortage
good. His successor, who will be ap-
pointed by the county court, has not
yet been selected.
Deputy Sheriff w. I. Needham re-
ceived word from Sheriff Parker of
Lane county today to be on the look
out for man giving the name of H.
+. Southern, who is wau,ed in Eugene
to answer to the charge of larceny. The
chased an auto tire from garage in
Eugene and in making the change for
q tire at $3.50 short changed the auto
man out of $5. Southern is said to
have two women and two children in
the party with him and to be making
the trip from California 20 Canada. He
drives a Ford model T, which bears a
Canadian emblem.
Members Of the Salem Ministerial;
union will hold their annual basket pie.
mic ON the campus of Willamette unit
versity June %, afternoon and even
. ing. All ministers of the city are in
vited to attend.
The contract for the steel bridge
over Butte Creek between Marion and
Clackamas counties was let today to
the Coast Bridge company for $3.50.
Two other bids were submitted, one by
h. d. Olds, for $2340 and one by the
Portland Bridge 4 Iron Co. for S2273.
The bridge is small one, but the
county court proposes to erek first
class structure between the two eoun-
ties, which will render the best service
to the people of that vicinity.
q
The case of Pugh against Pickens,
continued from last Wednesday, was
taken up and argued before Justice of
the Peace Webster today. Briefs were
submitted and the court took the mat
ter under advisement.
.
An assault and battery case was
heard in the Justice court this afternoon
in which John Slovey was charged
with committing an assault upon the
person of Glenn E,Miirn, both of Sill
verton. The ease failed to materialize
in very severe prosecution, however,
as the parties finally settled the con-
troversy.
Chief Of Police Shedeck yesterday
afternoon received a caller in the per
son Of J. Tompkins, who declared that
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1914-05-23

Several carloads of sugar and empty
cans consigned to the Hunt Brothers
fruit cannery arrived this morning.
The canning plant will begin activities
within a short time.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1914-05-23

Four expert watcnmakers. Best OF
work. No delays. Barr's.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1914-05-23
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= SOCIETY NOTES I


Superceding all other social events Of
the school year in interest and bril-
lianey will be the annual Junior-Senior
banquet which will be given tonight in
the high school gymnasium.
One hundred and fifty covers will
be laid for members OF the two higher
classes at an immense table arranged
as the letter s. Richard Avison will
act as toastmaster, calling for respon-
ses from various members of the two
classes.
Music will be furnishe by the high
school orchestra, with piano solo by
Harry Mills.
Elaborate decorations are being com
pleted by r.. H. Little of the univer-
sity, bearing out the Senior class eolors
of white and green.
At the corners of the table will be
tall podestals topped with large arti-
ficial roses, surrounded with lattice
work in green entwined with roses in
white. Green latticework will also
screen the three sides Oh the table, and
will be filled in with hundreds of pink
roses and their foliage. Stationed in
front of each will be large urns bear
ing fragrant roses also in pink.
Myriads of electric lights will twin
kle beneath shades of green and white,
and covering the ceiling will be gar
lands of fir and woodland greenery.
4
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1914-05-23

The members of Teutonia Verin, the
German club of Willamette Universi-
ty, are holding their annual picnic this
evening in the beautiful grove near the
state School for the Deaf. A picnic
luncheon has been provided and the
time will be spent in playing open air
games and telling stories around the
camp fire.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1914-05-23

FOR SALE--Second-h hand buggy, hack
and single harness, very cheap. Phil.
ip Gilbert residence, where property
can be seen, route 3, box 119, three
miles south on Liberty road and half
mile west. Office where information
can be had, Hubbard building, Salem,
Oregon.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1914-05-23

yelled, "You drop my horse" Look
ing around Opperlin discovered the
owner of the rig who was walking on
the sidewalk several yards in advance
of his horse. The fellow explained to
opperlin that he often times got tired
of riding and walked while his horse
followed along like pet dog
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1914-05-23

Chief Of Police shedeck yesterday
afternoon received caller in the per
son of J. Tompkins, who declared that
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1914-05-23

Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Lee have re.
turned from Walla Walla, where they
were guests of relatives and friends fol
ten days.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1914-05-23

We guarantee safe return Of watches
for repair sent US by mail. Quality
counts in jewellery. Barr's.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1914-05-23

Patience may be the lazy mans
only virtue.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1914-05-23

Or. +. L. Utter, dentist, Masonic
bldg.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1914-05-23

Piano tuning, first-class work. Phone
1465, leave orders with G. @. Win or
II. +. Peters. ]. E. Hockett.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1914-05-23
A fist fight occurred on State street

A fist fight occurred on State street
yesterday afternoon between kids, over
an lee cream cone. One youngster had
purchased the cone and the other in.
sisted that he should have a bite or
two. The result was the cone and
cream were spilled on the side walk in
the scuffle that ensued and youthful
fists began to fly. A passer,by put an
end to the scrap however before any
damage was done,
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1914-05-23

Tho Marion Creamery has commenced
TO manufacture ice cream, the ma.
chinery having been installed and put
in operation during the fore part of
the week, The big cold storage plant
in section Of the Salem brewery is
working well and the proprietors of the
creamery declare that they find the
new location ideal for the business.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1914-05-23

Mr.. O, g, McKine, Of Portland will
conduct an out-of,doors rv,etching class
at Salem one day eIch week through
June, July and August. Those inter.
ested will please see Mr.. Gilbert at the
Frame Shop, 279 North Commercial.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1914-05-23

Members Of the Salem Ministerial;
union will hold their annual basket pie
ME ON the campus of Willamette unit
versity June %, afternoon and even
ing. All ministers of the city are in
vited to attend
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1914-05-23

Mosher not only makes the suit, but
he makes the prices. just look at this:
All s35 suits now $25; $S5 to $40 suits
now $50; $40 to $50 suits cut 10 $35,
This week only.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1914-05-23

FOR SALE-Strong White Rock day
old chicks. Phone 403-R.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1914-05-23

No. Co., Wednesday Surprise
Sale for Wednesday, May 9th
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1914-05-23

O. r, Hammond machinist. Electri-
cal appliances repaired and automobile
work done. Phone Main 2409. 260 N.
High st,
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1914-05-23
Commencing Tuesday, MAY 2s. the


Oregon Electric freight service for To-
cal points between Salem and Portland
will leave Salem Tuesday, Thursday
and Saturday mornings at six O'Clock
a. M, instead of six O'Clock p. M, as
formerly. The daily service between
Salem and points south as well as to
Portland will be maintained as at pres
ent.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1914-05-23

SPECIAL TOAY-Hot chicken tamal-
les at Fred IS night lunch.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1914-05-23

Dr. P. H. May desires to inform his
patients that he has moved his offices
from the Masonic Tempre and is now
located in rooms 800 and 307, Hubbard
building. Phone Main SSl,
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1914-05-23
Attorney General Crawford this

II. D. st. Helen, piano and organ
tuning. Main 1905; 236 Court.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1914-05-23

Kodak films left before 8 D. M. fin.
lshed next morning. Open evenings,
Trover- Weigel Studio, opposite Bligh s.