The gazette-times. [volume] (Heppner, Or.) 1912-1925, 1916-02-10

to see that they had feed.
Others interested assisted MIR. Puy-
ear in getting the grain.
From reports it is learned that the
rabbits have been largely eXtermin-
ated in the vicinity Of Morgan and
Cecil. The cold weather and deep
SHOWS drove the animals down to the
creek in large numbers, and this
made the task of poisoning them an
easy one. Conditions have been such
that it was the opportune time TO get
rid Of the pest, and there should
have been no let up until the job was
thoroughly done. and no stragglerS
left to propagate the race.
A quiet wedding took place at the
home of George VI. CalkinS on Tues
day afternoon. the contracting par
ties being Mr.. Calkins and Mrs.
Maggie Barnett. The ceremony was
performed by Rev. J. l.. Jones. Mr..
Calkins is engaged in the dray bust
ness in lone, and the bride is a
daughter of Mrs Emma Allyn, of this
place. The newly weds were treated
to a lively charivari by the young
folks of the town and are busy re-
ceiving the congratulations of their
friends.
F. NJ. Broadly was in lone from his
Morgan home the last of the week
His numerous friends here will be
glad to hear that Mr.. Broadly has
pretty we'll recovered from his long
spell of severe sickness. He has
I, been absent from the county for
some time, taking treatment. AT
the time of his departure there was
grave doubts entertained as to his
recovery. While far from being a
we'll man yet, he is hopeful that his
improvement is of permanent ma.
ture and that his ultimate restora-
tion to health is only a matter of a
short time.
A number of her lady friends gave
Mrs. Cynthia Walker very pleasant
surprise on Saturday afternoon, the
occasion being her 50th birthday
The ladies came with their fancy
work and spent an enjoyable after
noon which was closed by serving 6
light lunch of chocolate and cake
brought in and prepared by the Wis
itors. Mrs. Walker was taken com
pletely by surprise, and she declares
that she will from now on have nc
more birthdays in the hope that she
may never grow older, and in this
wish her friends heartily join. Those
present were Mesdames E. R. Lun
dell, 0. A. Forbes, Harry Fletcher
Henry Clark, J. w. Puyear. Vawtel
Crawford, Frank Engelman, F. w
Sears, C. w. Reynolds, NJ. B. Haine!
and C. c. Chick.
The Womens' Christian Board O.
Missions gave pleasant evening!
entertainment at the home of Mr.
and Mrs. C. w. Reynolds on Frida!
last. The occasion was the regular
meeting of the society, and the ladies
were permitted to bring their malt
escorts. The topic of the evenins
was India" the program propel
following a short business meeting
After the program followed sotia
time and the serving of light refresh
ments. The meeting was in charge
of Mrs. +. Engelman's division ant
the following program rendered:
Hymn and prayer.
Scripture reading, the 25th Psalm
A paper, &C. w. B. M. Work il
India" by Mrs. Mary Petteys.
Bible study. "The Boy Samuel,
by Mrs. Cynthia Walker.
Solo, Touch of His Hand Of
Nine" Clarence Reynolds.
A paper, childhood in India,
by Mrs. F. W. Sears.
Reading, "The Last of These" b
Mrs. C. w. Reynolds.
Benediction.
The social hour was spent in musi
and innocent games in which all too
part to their mutual enjoyment
Cfas. Chick presided at the piano.
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