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East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1915-02-16

UMATILLA. Ore, Feb. 16.-(Spe-
cial What proved to be one OF the
most important road meetings ever
held here was the Joint meeting OF
representatives from the Hermiston
and Umatilla Commercial clubs dis
cussing in open meeting the most de-
s.rable route for hard surface road
between here and Hermiston. Until
this time there had been no concert.
ed effort on the part Of towns OF the
west end OF the county to get their
good roads together-Each building
roads desirable for their individual
localities.
Now the plan Is to join the good
roads on some route and build that
road up to the highest point OF eff
cheney and make II attractive for
tourist as well as for heavy COM
mercial travel from the local open
river port.
II present plans materialize this
road will be through what is known
as the fifth unit of the project. being
tie unit south and east of Umatila.
Under this plan there are two i'm.
portant features. one is the use OF
crude oil virtually promised by the
county court and the other is the re-
dlction Of grade nJt of Umatilla over
the gravel pit with a maximum 4 per
cent grade.
Among those speaking at the meet
ing We're ]. Young. F, b. Swayze. S.
r. Oldaker Don Campbell and z. p.
Dodd of Hermiston: c. G.. Brownell,
II. C. Means. r. I. Yerxa, d. c. Brow
nell and H. n. Dryer OF Umatilla. A
G. Means, president of the Umatilla
club. presided.
Wednesday or Thursday OF this
week there will be another road
meeting at which time the present
plans will no doubt be elaborated.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1915-02-16
45 YEARS AGO SEVERE COLD
SNAP STRUCK THIS COUNTY
SPELL FOLLOWED MILD. BALMY
PERIOD SUCH As NOW BE-
ING EXPERIENCED.

Forty-five years 1ro Sunday a sew.
ere cold snap ths worst OF the win
ter began in Uma;llla county, fol.
lowing mild. balmy period such as
has prevailed here during the past
month. according TO w. NJ. Blakely,
pioneer former OF this city. "It was
on Feb. "a. 1870" he said Sunday
In speaking Of the matter that the
storm began. We had been having
bright. warm weather for several
weeks but on this day the thermome-
ter went down ana II began showing
Before the snow WAS over there was
between a foot and half and two
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1915-02-16
AviatOrs Driven Away.

CETTINJE, Feb. 16.-Dispatches
received declared that Austrian avi-
ators recently were unsuccessful when
they attacked the winter palace of
King Nicholas of Montenegro at Rie-
ka. Bombs were dropped but few
rods from the palace, but little dam
age was done. The king and queen
witnessed battle between the palace
guards and the aviators in which the
latter were driven off.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1915-02-16
WESTERN CooPERAGE
CAMP is TO OPEN

ASTORIA. Ore, Feb. 13.-The log
ging camp Of the Western Cooperage
company. on Young's bay, will re-
sumo operations at once, according TO
a statement made by Manager East
man. after being idle for the better
part Of a year. II is announced that
about $50 men will be employed TO
start with. preference being given to
local men who worked for the COM
pany before.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1915-02-16
CAN'T FIND DANDRuEE

Every bit OF dandruff disappears
after one or two applications Of DAN
derine rubbed well into the scalp
with the finger tips. Get 25-cent
bottle of Danderine at any drug store
and save your hair. After a few ap-
plications you can't find a particle OF
dandruff or any falling hair. and the
scalp will never Itch.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1915-02-16

NEWARK. n. j.. Feb. 13.-About
30 nurses at the city hospital threa,
en- to strike because four other
nurses were suspended indefinitely for
infractlon OF the rules. They all re-
turned to duty after superintendent
Charles E. Halbot talked with them
about the responsibility OF their du-
ties.
Miss Mary F. Mason. head OF the
training school, received an anony-
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1915-02-16
Catholic Affairs Robbed.

BALTIMORE, Feb. 13.-Three rob-
berries. two in Catholic churches and
one in a Methodist Episcopal church,
were partly cleared up with the ar
rest OF John t. Barns, colored. is
years old, who told the police of the
western district he was from Chica-
go. In all three cases articles used
in church services were stolen. Burns
told the police he rad been directed
in his crimes by white man who
promised to divide the proceeds OF
the thefts with him.
St Peters Catholic churcn. Hollins
and Poppleton streets; the Catholic
Church OF the Fourteen Holy Mar
lyrs, Lombard and Mount streets, and
BETHANY Methodist Episcopal church,
the churches that were robbed. From
st. Feter's the thief took chalice and
an ostensorium; from Fourteen Holy
Martyrs white surplice. bordered
with lace known IS an alb, long
black silk robe called a cope. and
an image OF tne tnrlSl Cnllu, anu
from Bethany Methodist Episcopal
church two roll books from the sun
day school and certificate that
hung on the wall.
The articles stolen from St Peters
were valued at $3.50 The ohalice was
highly priced because II had been
given to st. Peters so years ago by
the late Monsignor McCoglan who
died Is years ago The articles ta-
ken from, Holy Martyrs church were
valued at $50. All were recovered by
the police at a house on Amity street,
near Fayette. where the negro Burns
was found by Sergeant Charles Burn
and PatrOlman Henry Black
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1915-02-16
Prize Court to Determine.

LONDON, Feb. 16.-It was an
nounced on the floor OF the house
OF commons that the cargo OF food
stuffs on the wiihelmina will be sub
mjtted to a prize court.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1915-02-16

While We have other uses for ouI
tears none of them shall be shed for
gentlemen who lose money buying
machines with which they expect to
make currency almost as good as the
governments.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1915-02-16

Mr.. Eastman says that the ultimate
plan is to supply exclusively the COM
pany's coOperage plant at st. Johns,
though for the present logs will be
sold on the regular market.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1915-02-16

Mrs Jessie Connor left Sunday for
Portland TO visit her sister. Mrs. G.
T.. Reese. who is at the villa ST. Clara
in that city taking treatment OF a
specialist
DR.. and Mrs. c. ]. Whitteaker re-
turned home Sunday from Portland
where they had been visiting.
Mr.. and Mrs. James McCook left
Sunday for Spokane to spend few
days.
Mrs. ]. V. Tallman entertained tho
Luncheon Bridge Club on Friday of
last week. outside guests were Mrs
win Moore and Mrs. Lowell Rogers
Miss Elsie Dozier of Edwall. Wash
ington. who has been visiting friends
and relatives here. left yesterday for
her home.
Miss Gregory OF the high school
faculty entertained few friends in
formally at cards Saturday evening.
-
Mr.. and Mrs. w. p. Ward Of STAN
field were visitors in Pendleton yes
terday.
Nearly three hundred dollars will
be turned over to the county library |
as a result OF the capable manage
nant and iiharaI natrouaga of the m |
nual library ball, held in the Eagle
Woodman hall last Wednesday even
ing In her report yesterday Mrs
Florence L. Berkeley. assistant chair
man OF the committee on arrange |
ments, shows that the sale OF tickets
and donations brought in s297.75,
and that s32 was taken in at the door
making the total receipts S329.75. |
The cost OF the hall was SIS. the or
chestra cost s22 and the printing OF
tickets s1.75. making the total dis
bursements S3S.75 and thus leaving
a balance Of S291.00. The thanks OF
the library board and the women's
clubs are being extended to those who
assisted in making the event such a
success.
Tomorrow will be Ash Wednesday
end will mark the commencement OF
tho lenten season which will put a
check upon social activities for forty
DAYS. Several OF the clubs of the city
will suspend during Lent. no large
parties are planned and such func-
tons as will be held will be entirely
Informal
Mrs. E. T. Wade was hostess yester.
day afternoon to the ladies of the
North Side Bridge Club. the last
meeting Of this social organization un-
I'll after the Lenten season. Honors
We're won by Mrs. Charles NJ. stype
Miss Doris Reber. daughter OF DR..
pnd Mrs ID. n. Rebar OF this city. who
IS studying music in Chicago this VIM
ter. recently underwent an operation
fer appendicitis in that city but u
row almost fully recovered.
Mrs. c. s. Jerard is entertaining the
South Hill Bridge Club at her home
on South Main street this afternoon.
-
The Woodmen ~ the World had n |
very enjoyable llncing party last
evening in the Eagle-Woodman hall
er OF the members and their wives
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1915-02-16
TOWNS WILL JOIN
FORCES TO PROMOTE
GOOD ROADS PLAN
MUTUAL ARRANGEMENT To BE
ADOPTED IN THE INTER-
ESTS or TRAVEL.

Hard surface Highway VIII he Built
Between HcrmlSton and Umatilla--
Concerted Efforts TO he Made Now
10 Rush Project Through - Many
Speakers Boost Plan.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1915-02-16

Mrs ]. " Tallman entertained the
Luncheon Bridge Club on Friday of
last week, outside guests were Mrs
win Moore and Mrs. Lowell Rogers
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1915-02-16

Mrs Jessie connor left Sunday for
Portland TO visit her sister. Mrs G.
i. Reese. who is at the villa ST. Clara
in that city taking treatment OF a
specialist
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1915-02-16
Smart New
S prime Dresses

Our dresses brmful of Individuality differ
ent in line and modelling that dress is event to
every
Smart models of taffeta crepe and messaine in the lead
waist line effects with full faring skirts We have
tractive showing here ready for your inspection.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1915-02-16

DR. and Mrs. C.. ]. WhItteaker re-
turned home Sunday from Portland
where they had been visiting.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1915-02-16

Miss Elsie Dozier of Edwall. Wash
ington, who has been visiting friends
and relatives here. left yesterday for
her home
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1915-02-16

Mr.. and Mrs. James McCook left
Sunday for Spokane TO spend a few
days
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1915-02-16

Miss Gregory of the high school
faculty entertained a few friends in
formally at cards Saturday evening.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1915-02-16

Mr.. and Mrs. w. p, Ward OF Stan
field were visitors in Pendleton yes
terday
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1915-02-16

Tomorrow will be Ash Wednesday
end will mark the commencement OF
tho lenten season which will put a
check upon social activities for forty
days. Several Of the clubs OF the city
will suspend during Lent. no large
parties are planned and such func-
tons as will be held will be entirely
informal.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1915-02-16

The Woodmen ~ the World had n
very enjoyable llncing party last
evening in the Eagle-woodman hall
and 1t was attended by large num-
er of the members and their wives
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1915-02-16
Prices Range from
$3.50 $40
NEW LOT COLLARS

WUIth SHUES FUK MEN
The NIEHOFF SHOE is one of the most
honestly built shoes made, and is especially
constructed to wear in the western country
where they have to be worn in wet weather, dry
sandy or alkali districts.
The sole leather is genuine oak tanned
stock, in and out Goodyear stitched outer SOLE
The prices are from $3.25 to $500. Give
them q trial
The Lamar register. [volume] (Lamar, Colo.) 1889-1952, 1915-06-02
BY 1Hctor Radcliffe


Face to face for the first time in If
teen years with his almost forgotten
early love, Mr. Archibald Newton
raised his hat politely and his face be-
came pleasant The lady shook hands
with him and smiled with a genuine
greeting for an old-time friend.
"A happy surprise" remarked Arch
ibald. Some changes since you and
last met Married. of course?"
with two children" and the lady's
face saddensd as she murmured soft
ly-"widow."
"widower." explained Archibald.
Two children also-girls."
And / have two boys" supple
mented Mrs Burton. You do not
live here. surely?"
But / do" replied he. with q rath
CT proud wave of his hand. including
within Its scope fair acres enclosed
By the fence against which he had
been leaning.
How strangel" observed Mrs Bur
ton. with a slight futter in her voice
II have Just bought the place sd-
Joining"
You don't say SOL" exclaimed Mr.
Newton. Then we shall be neigh
bors."
And friends. ! hope. as we always
were" added his companion. Those
dear old daysl" and she lowered her
eyes and he sighed.
Il declared Mary has made a fine
looking woman" commented Archi.
bald as they parted for the time be.
ing.
Il always thought Archibald hand,
some" Mrs. Burton communsd with
herself Hes more SO than ever
now"
And Archibald smiled with warmth
and Mrs. Burton simpered. and IT
frightened the moment for both in a
pleasing happy way.
In about a week the Burtons moved
into their new home. Mrs. Burton ex-
planned that she had seen It adver.
tised and had purchased II on the rec
ommendation OF q lawyer friend. She
had never dreamed OF the good for.
tune OF getting next door to a helpful
accommodating old friend.
II was when for the first time
Archibald got sight of the two boys
that he seemed to get a new life i'm
pulse. They were bright. lively. up-to
date urchins. eight and ten years old
respectively. Such ladsi II made
Archibald chuckle over his own early
boyhood as he watched them up &c
all kinds OF fun and mischief.
They climbed trees to the topmost
branch. They hitched up the COW tc
q dog cart and had a runaway. They
The Lamar register. [volume] (Lamar, Colo.) 1889-1952, 1915-06-02

slid down the barn roof with Indian.
like yells that set their mother in a
trsmor.
Il declare, Mary" exuberated Archi
bald, Il never saw smarter lads!
They've got activity and brains. How
I'd like to own themi"
What With those two little angel
girls OF yoursH Archibald, they're SO
sweet, feel like hugging and kissing
them all the time"
Certainly the little girls were very
ladylike and well-behaved. They had
q somewhat subdued air about them.
however, and Archibald spoke of it.
You can't expect an old fossil like
me to bring them up cheerful and hap
py like a mother" sighed Archibald
AThey need a woman's direction and
company. See lots Of them, Mary, 1t
.wN do them good"
The Lamar register. [volume] (Lamar, Colo.) 1889-1952, 1915-06-02

The vogue of bacon as a breakfast
dish does not date back very far. We
learn from Macaulay that the fare
served in 1881 at Rogers breakfast
parties-the most famous on record.
consisted OF very good coffee, very
good tea and very good eggs, buttsi
left In the midst Of ice and hot rolls"
The Lamar register. [volume] (Lamar, Colo.) 1889-1952, 1915-06-02


mine"
You don't give them work and they
Ike It," explained Archibald. Mary,
I've an idea"
What is that. Archibald?" inquired
Mrs. Burton sweetly.
Let's trade"
"Oh. deari"
7 mean for a time. See here. give
those girls the advantage OF your kind
motherly gentleness and love for 9
month or two Meantime trust the
boys to me. I'll show you the real
merit there is in them"
The bargain was really made. OF
course every day the families visited
to and fro. The girls began to lose
their shyness and reserve. The boys
became Interested in everything about
the Newton place. They loved prac.
teal work, and the CHEEKY helpful old
man was constantly with them. for
the time being a boy at heart and
chirpy as a lark.
One day there was quite a row at
the Newton home. The hired man had
got intoxicated and had a runaway
The boys we're with him and both
we're slightly bruised. This angered
Archibald. He discharged the man.
I'll get even with youl" threatened
the latter.
Don't show your face around here
again." ordered Archibald.
YAH" retorted the insolent fellow
Mighty loving about those two mis-
chievous brats. amt yer? Huh! guess
it's the mother you're after"
You wretched scoundrel!" raved
Archibald. and made for the man, but
the latter darted away and back &c
his cups at the village tavern.
A week later one morning the
younger OF the boys startled Archi
bald with a quick alarming cry.
"Fire-see. it's our housed"
They all ran for the Burton home
The girls were outside ON the lawn
weeping. They had been carried to
safety by Mrs Burton.
Where is shei" shouted Archibald
frantically.
She went back to get the bird you
gave her." replied one OF the little
..U,, ,- ., III,
why: shes hemmed IN win the
II was fortunate that he entered
the burning house, for In one OF the
1pper roolnS ne s'unioieu Across MIS-
, nui .on' que nau iain'e1 away ne
iiiteu her IN ms arms She paruaiiy
recoVered sehsioiity, her arms en-
uis neA' ' qui'e tne
nero an ne got her saieiy OUT OF tne
mousse
Inc house was set on nre. Archf
oaIo declared MIS-; burton that eve
nins' They were all housed comfort
soIy no" IN .ne newton nome. Inc
names started In the cellar where no
one han Deen ior Two Jays
Inc Vhiage marshal was ADVISED
ne started sui hunt Tor the incen
oiary.
archibald and MRS. burton were dis
GUESSING her plans TOT REBUILDING the
next evening when the marshal ap
peared- Inc dismissed hired man waf
In his charge.
i've round the person VINO set thai
nre. said the onicial.
The hired man looked reckless and
ugly.
what shall | do with himf" In
quired the marshal.
Archibald hesitated. II seemed SO
nice and homelike to see Mrs. Burton
The Lamar register. [volume] (Lamar, Colo.) 1889-1952, 1915-06-02

THIS lie SALE is THE GREAT
EST SALE EVER ATTEMPTED
BY ANY DRUG COMPANY
The Lamar register. [volume] (Lamar, Colo.) 1889-1952, 1915-06-02

SALE STARTS SATURDAY
JUNE 5th AND CLOSES SAT-
URDAY JUNE 18th.
The Lamar register. [volume] (Lamar, Colo.) 1889-1952, 1915-06-02
S1.OO Articles l cent
SOC Articles 1 cent

SOC box Rexa Kidney Pills,
SOC bottle ReXall Liver Salts bic
sos bottle Jamaica Ginger Comp, for.---.-------51c
SOC bottle Rexal White Liniynent for---------51c
soc bottle Rexall Rubbing Gil, 2for------------51c
soc bottle Rexall Laxative Syrup 2 for ...-----51c
SOC bottle Rexall Skeeter Skoot 2 for.--------.51c
The Lamar register. [volume] (Lamar, Colo.) 1889-1952, 1915-06-02

HERE ARE JUST A FEW lie
ITEMS. DON'T FAIL TO AT
TEND THIS lie SALE
The Lamar register. [volume] (Lamar, Colo.) 1889-1952, 1915-06-02

READ FULL PARTICULARS
IN LARGE CIRCULARS
The Lamar register. [volume] (Lamar, Colo.) 1889-1952, 1915-06-02
16 Anniversary 1c Sale
Starts Saturday June 5th Closes Sat. June 18th

FREE Big Yellow Balloons to
the Boys and Girls on
Saturday June 5th.
The Lamar register. [volume] (Lamar, Colo.) 1889-1952, 1915-06-02

LOTS MORE ITEMS THAT WE
CANNOT MENTION IN THIS
SMALL SPACE GO AT lie
The Lamar register. [volume] (Lamar, Colo.) 1889-1952, 1915-06-02

1T ONLY LASTS 7 DAYS. BE
HERE EARLY
Forest City press. (Forest City, Potter County, D.T. [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1915-06-30
If HE HAS sPlNsrER SISTERS.

Copyright. 1916. by the Mcclure News
paper SyndicateD
Love and time with reverence use,
Treat them like a parting friend,
Nor the golden gifts refuse
Which in youth sincere they send;
Fo- each year their price is more,
And they less simple than BEFORE"
There are bachelors who acknowl-
edge secretly to themselves that they
might be tempted into matrimony if
n come across the right oman
These are the men who board at hotels,
are not society beauX and do not Danish
the hope which creeps into their hearts
now and then of enjoying home COM
forts. Of listening to a wife's voice and
n prattle of babies perhaps.
Such a man a be cajoled away
from single blessedness by a lovable
woman who is able to convince him
that she is his true heart mate. be he
20. aye or 60 for that matter.
But the hope of winning the middle
at home with spinster sisters is an am
bition rarely realized, unless by almost
a miracle. Not that his heart has
hardened with time. but the years have
made him cautious. eye and wise. If
he sees a woman who makes an es-
special to his fancy, he fights a royal
battle with his heart. He will not al
low his thoughts to dwell upon her or
his longings to cluster around her.
A youth will stake everything for
owe The mature man weighs the on
sequences and let's prudence reign. If
sisters who keep house for him, he
can readily foresee what his marriage
would mean to them. They have loved
and cherished him since early child
hood. They nave taken the place Of
lost parents, administering to him in
have been devoted to him. He knows
full we'll that they would give up their
very lives to ave his, If such a sacri-
flee were demanded of them.
They have not married n left him.
Their future they expect to spend, as
ing him happy. What would happen
II he We're to bring homo a wife?
The elderly sisters. who have reigned
In the home SO long, and with such
devotion, would feel hat it was home
no longer for them. These frail, de-
voted sisters would be thrown on the
world homeless, penniless, heart broken
to live. or die, facing the cold world.
n conjuring up OF such a picture
IS quite enough to mak such a man
Ioreswear marriage as long as his sis
ters are spared to him to care for and
protect. Everything is done for his
happiness and comfort n by them.
His lifelong determination not to dis
rupt his home n theirs is ample proof
of his acknowledgment Of his Indebted
ness to them and his gratitude.
The woman who sets her cap for his
type of man., nine times out of 10 meets
with defeat. He may admire her. wish
with a half sigh that he had just such
q woman for his wife, but it ends there.
There's no use wasting time in foolish
speculation: he wouldn't disrupt his
home, turn out his loving sisters, to
gain the best woman in the world for
a wife.
Forest City press. (Forest City, Potter County, D.T. [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1915-06-30
Girl Ruler of Luxembourg
Says Germans Stole Land
Grand Duchess Marie Only Regrets That She Did Not
Give Her People Order to Fight-once Prosperous
Country Now Land of Beggars-state vir-
tuany Annexed.

the Germans bring all their wounded
and sick to Luxembourg. 1t appears foe
every civilian n meets on the streets,
one meets two wounded soldiers.
These wounded German soldiers are
mare difficult to please than the heal
thy ones.
Military First Of All.
The want of the military first and
above all. and what is left, if there is
anything left, may be utilized by the
civ ilians.
On the Boulevard du Viaduc, you see
many children accosting young officers
for confines, while their elders timidly
watch their little ones beg for a pit
lance for the price of a loaf of bread.
These things never happened in Lux
emburg before the war.
In the Place de la Constitution, the
soldiers are receiving their rations.
Here and there you observe young chill
dren n old men Inc ONE their
trembling hands outstretched for a
piece of bread. A German orderly comes
along with a black whip in his hand.
The inexperienced. the young, as well
as the feeble old. beggars are whipped
out Of range. until they scattered along
the avenue.
Alas! poor Luxembourg! And thrice
alas! my poor little grand duchess. so
cruelty bereft of her liberty and her
beloved country.
Copyright, 1915, by the Wheeler SYM
dictate, Inc.)
dition. Pierce addition, and Aldine
Place, was passed.