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The Ontario Argus. (Ontario, Or.) 1???-1947, 1916-09-07
HARNEY COUNTY HAS
ANOTHER BOOSTER

The second number OF the Crane
American has been received and
duly welcomed on the exchange desk.
AS the name implies. the new publi-
cation halls from Crane. Harney
county's railroad town. and is not
inoculated with any hyphenated bac-
cili but is strong for the stars and
stripes. the American eagle and other
emblems OF our beloved country.
The Americans first issues pres
age its success for in typographical
appearance, as we'll as editorial sub
stance the American demonstrates
that 1t is entitled TO the unstinted
support OF the business men and citi-
zens OF Harney county in general and
Crane in particular Messrs. p. ].
Gallagher OF Ontario. and Geo. Il.
Carter. formerly OF this city, are the
publishers of the American and
should prove a combination which
will win both for the city and county
and for themselves. for their work
will merit success.
The Ontario Argus. (Ontario, Or.) 1???-1947, 1916-09-07
Plunge Party Has Big Time.

Plunge parties at the Vale Nata-
torium are becoming the rage with
ontarians these days. the largest one
of the week was that held Tuesday
evening when in three cars the fol-
lowing made the trip; DR.. and Mrs.
Jacb Prinzlng. Messrs and Mesdames
e. C. Van Petten, George Kellogg,
Harry Anderson. Morris Lamb, ]. r.,
Fortier, Mrs. C. Il. Emison, Mrs.
Head. Mrs. ]. ID. Billingsley and Mr..
Rowland After the session at the
Natatorium the party adjourned to
the home of Mr.. and Mrs. Paul Cayou
at Vale where refreshments were SER
we'd.
The Ontario Argus. (Ontario, Or.) 1???-1947, 1916-09-07
Enter,ains for College BOYS.

In honor OF William and LaRue
Blackaby. who leave today for Eu-
gene to re-enter the university, Miss
Layina Smith entertained at dinner
Wednesday evening. The guests
were Mr., and Mrs. Earl Blackaby.
Misses Leona RAIDER and Dorothy
Jaquish and LaRue and William
Blackaby.
The Ontario Argus. (Ontario, Or.) 1???-1947, 1916-09-07
ROAD BOOSTER TO BE
HERE FRIDAY EVENING

C. w. Thatcher. who is known
from coast to coast as a good roads
booster will be in Ontario Friday
evening for a meeting, He inform
ed James Lackey OF his coming and
wants to have an audience greet him,
He is travelling from coast to coast
in big pathfinding car boosting for
better highways.
The Ontario Argus. (Ontario, Or.) 1???-1947, 1916-09-07

Mrs. Joe Carter returned 10 her
home in Juntura on Wednesday.
A baby boy was born to Mr.. and
Mrs. William Rayer on Wednesday.
Albert Moody. who has been III at
the Farley apartments for some time
is recovering.
Episcopal services will be held in
Masonic hall next Sunday evening at
S by the Rev. G. II. Powell.
A new sidewalk from the city hall
20 the corner OF Nevada avenue will
soon grace Richardson street.
Mrs. l.. Adam and daughter, Rena,
left for Eugene Thursday where Miss
Adam will enter the university.
w. W. Letson took a trip into the
interior on Monday and expected to
be absent from the city for several
days
Mrs. Sarah Giasscock accompanied
by Mrs. Logan OF Crystal, Idaho
were in Ontario visiting friends Sat
urday.
Mrs. Lucy Fox OF the public school
faculty who spent her vacation at
Corvallis and the Dalles returned
home last week.
A. Venator OF Venator was In town
on Monday with a large shipment OF
bucks which he bought In Idaho TO
add TO his big band OF sheep.
Frank RAIDER accompanied his
daughter, Miss Irene. TO Portland on
Saturday where Miss RAIDER entered
81. Mary's for the school term.
Miss Irene Faubion OF Mallett was
operated upon for appendicitis on
Sunday at the hospital. Reports OF
her condition Indicate a rapid recov-
cry.
Harry Pratt of owyhee came to
Ontario Saturday so that two OF his
children might undergo operations
fr the removal OF tonsils and aden-
oids.
Mrs. Parker of Parma, accompan-
led by her nephew, Herbert Walters
came down ON Tuesday from the
Ironside country where they spent
the summer.
Mrs. Fred l.. Sheets and children
who have been visiting at Joseph,
Oregon, with Mr.. Shetts' parents, MT
and Mrs. A. +. Sheets. returned home
last Wednesday.
Miss Veda Morfitt of Malheur Is
numbered amng the Ontario high
schol students registered from out
of the city. She is making her home
with Miss Layina Smith.
Mayor and Mrs. w. F. Homan re-
turned during the dust storm Satur-
day night from a delightful trip to
Portland and North Beach where
they spent their vacation.
Miss Florence Grant of Baker, who
has been visiting at the home OF
Donald Mcpherson, was opera'eu up
on for appendicitis at the hospital
Saturday and is doing nicely.
Mrs. Angie Murphy of Beulah was
inOntario Wednesday on her way
home from Baker where she accom-
panied her daughter, Margaret, who
will attend school there this year.
A. E. Brown returned from Salt
Lake Monday with number of the
prize bucks which were offered for
sale at the big auction held there
last week. The meeting OF the Wool
Growers association and sheep sale
was a great success and prices were
high, was Mr.. Browns report.
Teh ladies aid of the Congregation
al church will serve hot chicken din
ner up town every evening during
the fair from $3.50 to s. Watch for
announcement of place later. adv
The Ontario Argus. (Ontario, Or.) 1???-1947, 1916-09-07
CAR LOAD OF FRUIT
FOR FAIR FROM BROGAN

X. NJ. Duncan and Mr.. oakes
. OF Vale reached Ontario today
. to make arrangements for ex-
. hibiting a whole care load OF
. fruit from the Brogan region.
: They declare that this exhibit
. will open the eyes of Ontario to
. the possibilities OF the Willow
. creek region.
The Ontario Argus. (Ontario, Or.) 1???-1947, 1916-09-07
WILSON LEAGUE To HOLD
MEETING TOMORROW NIGHT

There will be a meeting OF the
Woodrow Wilson league at the city
hall Friday evening at s o'clock. for
the purpose OF planning campaign
stunts for the next few weeks.
The Ontario Argus. (Ontario, Or.) 1???-1947, 1916-09-07
HORSES TO RUN
HERE BREAK RECORD


President A. w. Trow OF the fair
association received word today from
La Grande that on Wednesday
In the 2:17 trot the winner broke
the record for this state over a half
mile track going under the wire In
2:14h. In the derby for mile
and a sixteenth the winner negotiat-
ed the distance in 1859, which also
is going some"
Secretary waddell reports that
100 horses will come to Ontario
among them being 25 running horses
that with a flooded track records
will certainly be broken here.
The management OF the fair Inn
mediately got action to flood the
track and sunk a well which is flow
ing 500 gallons per minute 80 that
the track will be put In excellent
shape.
With so many horses and so ex-
cellent card the management pre-
diets that the first days races will
equal the best OF the week.
To boost for the fair the Ontario
band will give a concert at Fruitland
tonight.
The Ontario Argus. (Ontario, Or.) 1???-1947, 1916-09-07

Our supply OF school books and
tablets are larger than ever. Our
values this year are really great and
in quality. Eyerhart
Drug Co. adv
The Ontario Argus. (Ontario, Or.) 1???-1947, 1916-09-07
United PreshYterInn.

Bible school at 10 a. m. Preach
ing at IL a, m. and s p. m, Christian
Endeavor at 1915. Special welcome
to strangers.
w. n. BROWN, Pastor.
The Ontario Argus. (Ontario, Or.) 1???-1947, 1916-09-07

See those beautiful pattern hats at
the Millinery a Art Store. SO
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1916-01-20
L PRESS TYPO
VISITS r

This item was set in type by Tyler
McWhorter who began his newspa-
per career on the PRESS thirty-three
wears ago. The paper was then
owned by William Miller. Soon af-
ter that William Kephart joined the
force as editor and for a few months
a daily was published. The paper
passed into the hands of Kephart &
Bushfield and the retirement of KEEP
hart was the last change in owner
ship, Tyler McWhorter retired
from newspaper work after thirty
years Of almost continuous service,
during which time his work as writ
err and cartoonist appeared in many
western dailies and eastern maya
azines. Tyler is now professor of
applied design in the Saint Paul In.
stitute where he is also business
manager of the art school which is
the largest in the country west of
Chicago.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1916-01-20
NEW OFFICERS OF
COMMERCIAL CLUB

The Ave new directors recently
elected to govern the CITY CONNER
Gin! club met Saturday evening and
organized for the years work by
electins F. D. Greene president, DR..
e. H. Wilson vice president, H. ".
Woodruff treasurer. Hugh Common
secretary, DR.. P. McWhorter direct
or. Their personnel indicates q
governing board of high order.
The life and activity Of a COM.
mercial club. Or any other orgaDiza-
ton, depends first upon the efforts
Of the officers, aided by willing
members. 1t may not always be a
pleasant duty, snd is never a pro.
fitsble one. personally. to put IN
time and labor to keep an oraanizs-
ton moving. but it is worth while to
any person who cares to help his
own locality keep up with the times
in progress and community enter.
prise.
Every city and most towns to-
day have their commercial clubs.
They can be Of great value to their
various communities-or not-just
as the members decide.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1916-01-20
PRIZE WINNERS
WOMEN'S DEPT
Articles Exhibited at Farmers
Short Course

The following exhibitors Won
Drizes in the woman's department.
VI the short curse held IN Miller,
Jan. 3-s:
hating LIST. Mrs G. K. Chase.
Embroidery-lst. Mrs j. 0. Waters.
Drawnwork--lst. Mrs J. o. Waters.
Crochetinq-ls t. Mrs J. .. Waters.
Garment-lst. Mrs w. S. Battersbv,
End Mrs G. r. Chase.
Hand made rug-lst, Mrs Engle.
mann.
Butter-lst. Mrs G. K. Chase: End,
Mrs C. Rienke.
White bread--ist, Miss Clara Erb;
End, Mrs W. S. Battersby.
Rolls--lst. Mrs A. P. Cooper.
Brown bread--ist. Mrs A. r. Coope,
Doughnuts-1st. Mrs W. S. Batters-
by.
Canned beans LIST. Mrs J. r. Goudie
Canned c~orn--1st. Mrs D. A. Lewis,
Canned chersies-ist, Mrs q. r.
Chase.
Canned tomatoes list, Mrs G.. r
chase.
Goosebereies list. Mrs G. r. Chase,
Picklss-)st. Mrs VIM. Tambiyn.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1916-01-20
q RAiSERS
SHOULD

Miller. Jan. IA, 1916.
EDITOR PREss:-How many pure
breeders Of Poland China are there
in Hand county? | do not believe
there 10 any one who knows. Why
not organize men? II there is room
for cooperation in any line of work
there certainly is in the pure bred
live stock business. In n county
of Iowa where Poland China breed
ers have organized they have in
creased their sale almost 100 per
cent and besides having more uni
form type among the different herds
than can be found in any other coun.
ty. Buyers, 10 consequence. 90
there to replenish their herds for
they ere sure il one breeder does
not have what he wants, another
has.
IL there is any one else interested
IN building up the different county
herds of Poland China, it may be
possible thru the aid of the PRESS
to form q society or club maintained
for the betterment and uplift Of the
breed. Speak 10 the Press about 1t
A Poland China Breeder.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1916-01-20
MISSION SCHOOL Is
DESTROYED BY FIRE

Highmore Bulletin Meagre and
uncontirmed reports were received
this forenoon that most of the Mis-
SION buildings were burning or had
burned.
They have no phone from High.
more and we could not get the Mis-
sion from Grow Creek until three
o'clock this afternoon when an In.
dian runner who had been sent out
returned to Crow Creek with the
report that the dormitory and school
building had burned.
No one was burned or hurt and
the other buildings were saved after
heroic efforts. This entails a great
loss to the Mission people and es
pecially to the Indian children.
The origin Of the fire is unknown.
Some twenty years ago they suffer.
ed another severe loss by fire.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1916-01-20
HIGH TRIMS
HURON ACADEMY
Easy Game, 80 to 9 For Local
Basket Ball Team

The Miller high school basket ball
team with a bunch of rooters went
down to Huron Tuesday evening and
defeated the Huron Academy team
SO to 6.
Coach Richardson put in one of
his subs in the beginning of the
game. and as the score stood "a to 6
at the close of the first half, there
vas no change made. playing the
sub throughout the game. Hugh
Conner was the referee for Miller.
The lineup for the game was as
follows.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1916-01-20

conceded by all familiar with this
section, but a concerted and earnest
effort is needed, we want buildings
on every half section close to town
first, gradually extending these i'm
movements as the industry develop
a., then we need people. and more
people, farmers who will kick the
wild eyed and shiftless steer yer
the Missouri where he belongs, and
let his meek and gentle sister feed
upon the rich. succulent grass of our
beautiful prairies.
At present we are competing with
the cheapest and poorest lands of
earth. by raising beef and wheat,
+! when we should use our natural adj
vantage. in competition with the
high priced lands of the east by rails
ing the same products they do. That
is just cows and milk. but turn that
milk into butter to supply the de-
mand, that is ever increasing. This
is an opportunity to secure a fu-
ture that is permanent, sur and big
but requires a close cooperative and
comprehensive plan. am disposing
of my interests here for various rea-
sons, but pass this bunch to my
Hand county friends and suggest
they investigate further. South
Dakota will be the big butter state
Of the future. and the locality that
starts now and right will lead the
procession. Do you get it?
p. II. Coquillette.
January Ia, 1916.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1916-01-20
MONTENEGRO ASKS
PEACE OF r

London. Jan. II. -Eatrapped on
the northeast and west BY Austro-
Hungarian armies. and with all lines
Of retreat cut of with the exception
At that toward Albania. where hos.
tile bands hold out, forced Monte
negro to sue for peace Of Austria.
The announcement was made to
Hungarian parliment by 'Tisza, the
premier, and It met with an ovation
on the part Of the members Of the
Thus comes the first
Withdrawal from the war Of either
|ot the beIliGersnts which have been
fighting since August, 1914.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1916-01-20
Obituary

Harry NJ. Van Corp was born near
Pella, Iowa, Jan. ID. 1886, and died
at Rec Heights. s. D.. from the ef-
fects of a kick BY a horse. Jan. s,
1915. He was married in April. 1912
to Miss Emma Puffer, of Rec
Heights. S. d. Mr. Van Corp was a
barber by trade, and followed his
trade until about three msnths ago,
when he moved out on a farm. Then
came the unexpected, fatal blow,
which blasted the hopes and ideals
Of this ambitious young couple.
Truly, IN the midst Of life there is
death" mo man knoweth the day
nor the hour. Be ye ready" Be-
sides his bosom companion. he
leaves q mother, Mrs Gertrude Van
Corp, O~skaloosa; six sisters-Mrs
Jennie DIETRICH. of Monroe. Iowa;
Mrs Minnie Colyne. Of Des Moines
Iowa; Mrs Marie DeRues. Of Denver.
Colorado: Mrs Louise Moore, Mrs
Bessie oteen and Mrs Fred Wrsy,
all Of Oskaloosa. and one brother.
Jess Van Corp, also Of Osksloosa.
A large number Of friends Of the
relatives of the deceased sympathize
sincerely IN this sad trial.
The funeral services were held
from the Cheemsn Funeral Home.
Sunday D. NJ, at 2 O'Clock, conducted
BY Rev. c. d. Loehr. pastor Of the
First Reformed Church, OF Oska-
loosa. Iowa. Interment in Forest
Cemetery. -Oskaloosa Iowa. Times.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1916-01-20
MEXICAN BANDITS
KILL AMERICANS


Eighteen American miners were
recently taken from a train in Mex.
leo by Villa bandits. lined up along
the track and shot.
Caranzs. the ruler recognized By
President Wilson. eays that he will
punish them.
The condition Of Mexico is grow
ing more deplorable, and many be
lieve the U. 8. should intervene.
Mark Watson. Of the Chicago Tri-
bune, has returned from a personal
inspection Of conditions IN Mexico.
He believes that the U. S. must
ultimately intervene and occupy
that country for a generation to
save its people. The Minneapolis
Journal summarizes his report as
follows:
st aryation conditions prevail
throughout the country. with evil
dence on which 10 based Mr. Wstson's
conclusion that starvation in Mexico
In the spring will pass all records,
carrying OF helpless natives BY the
thousands.
Typhus already has stricken 30. 600
in the Mexico City district alone.
1t is now causing as many deaths az
starvation has caused.
The conditions Of thu banks, rail-
ways and commerce and all natural
resources are declared to be the
most hopeless imaginable
Carranza's problem almost uncon.
querable.
The results Of the money policy in
force. which has put into circulation
q billion and q quarter Of pesos
probably more-without q cent of
real value behind them. can be des-
cribed only as fatal, Mr. Watson
says.
Every government department ID
in a completely demorahzed condi.
ton. The low class bandits in ex.
ecutive control are increasing rather
than diminishing Carranza's untold
menacee.
Concerning Mexican patriotism
there is an almost complete absence
of everv uplifting influence. There
is no evidence that American inter.
vention would encounter any serious
obstacle. Mr. Watson says. It ia
the belief in enlightened circles,
American. European and even Mexi.
can, he says, that intervention mus,
come ultimately. and that occupa.
ton must last a full generation.
Citizens Of the United States have
invested capital in Mexico more
literally than in all other foreign
countries combined, yet they have
suffered more avoidable misery than
Americans in foreign lands ever be-
fore have been forced to bear. Wat.
son saws. Eight companies have
lost in five years three times as much
as formerly supported the entire
Mexican government.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1916-01-20

The Miller boys are now working
for the state championship and are
determined to win. The Elkton
high school team which won the
state championship last year at the
tournament. will play Miller here
next Saturday night, Jan. 22nd, at
the high school gym.
The local fans, who accompanied
the team to Huron, witnessed the
Huron College, Glendale Normal
game, which Huron Won by a score
of 35 to 10. "a.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1916-01-20
COUNTY BUSINESS
BY COUNTY BOARD
tiGff feas Business Checked, Sal
arfes Adjusted. Appointments
Made for 1916

| January 4, 1918.
boSrd Of County Commissioners met
Ia regular session.
Commissioner Linn, Hel.ibridle.
Roth suo Wilson ere present.
On motion Mr.. Linn vas elected
chairman for the ensuing year.
Minutes Of The regular October meet.
ing and OF the special meeting Novem.
Der Both YER ,ead and approved as
corrected.
Warrants dra IN were checked with
claims allowed an6 were approved as
corrected.
On motion salary claims we're allow.
oil for December 1891. "a.
On motion court certificates we're ap.
proved and cancelled as follows:
States Witnesses fees--s60.5 so
Jurors mileage and per diem--s460 10
Reporter mileage and per dic,n-ess.
90
BaiiRs-e40.W
Dert. clesk-Si6.W
Attorney By order Of ssl 90.
total e663.So =
On motion adjourned till Q a. ~,
Jan. o.
Jan s. Board met as per adjourn
ment.
Board checked the T%reasurer's And
AUDITORS Record Of Disbursements and
found same correct and
On motion Beard adjourned ill Jan.
o, Q o'ciock Q. ~.
Jan. 9. Board met - per adjourn.
msns. Began checking rreasurer's and
Auditor's Cash book continuing same
until evening, excepting a recess q,
noon.
Board A~dSourned..in Jan. >, Q O'CLOCK
o. m.
Jan. 4. 1918. Board met as per sd.
journment. Completed checking Aud.
itor's and Tressurer's Cash book. found
same eorrec: and approved the Treas.
urer's semi-annual ct stemens rs follow:
| Semi annual statement VI the County
Treasurer OF Hand county, s. d. show
Ing receipts and disbursements frou
Jolly !, l0i5 to Jan. l. 1919.
Balance on hsnd Jolly !. 1915 a42, os4. I,
Receipts for July ..ss. os2.o8
! August 4.a94.gs
SEPT. 1885, o.
Oct. 8i,0Ss.25
| Nov. l0,si4.SS
| Dec. ~, 1906
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1916-01-20

W. T. Morrow.
Subscribed and sworn TO bel ore mo,
Oontinued TO last pages
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1916-01-20

&87, 0S8. IS
1, j. g. Wilson, Treasurer OF Hand
county. s. D., hereby certify that the
aboYe 10 q true and correct statement Of
receipts and Disbursements, and the
balances deposited in banks and the
cash and cash stems on hand arc { he
true balasces for Jsnnary /, 1918.
=. G. Wilson,
Treasurer Of Hand County.
Attest: ). A. Lewis,
(seai) County Auditor.
Adjourned till 100 y. IN.
1:SO y. m. Checked County Snpsr.
intcndent's books and found same cor.
rect.
Checked Clerk Of Courts Fee book
and approved bis reooYts m fol,ov,s.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1916-01-20

Cash Depositei
Fisst National Bank $40, sss. 50
Hand County State Bank 6.2S5. n
Farmers State Bank Rockham 81 "a
Orient State Bank a. 80
First State Bank Rec Heights 8,S77.S7
Bank VI Vsyland 2,8sS,9 81
First State Bank 81. Lawrence a,4ss. II
Citizens State Bank s,S01.47
Cash and cash items 1909. 0e
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1916-01-20
NEWSPAPER MELON
LOOKS LIKE SQUASH
County Papers Satisfied With
Division of County Printing

Who killed cock robin? |, said
the sparrow. with my bow and ar.
row. killed cock robin" or words
to that effect, as vide the following
extracts from local prints:
The five publishers in Hand coun-
ty signed an agreement whereby all
the newspapers in the county will
be official at the price formerly
paid to three. This is IN line with
the policy advocated by the Gazette
several years ago. and now that it
has received official sanction we be.
lieye it will continue to be the policy
Of the board. No one can object to
five men working for the price for
merly paid to three."-Mille Ca
zette.
The plan was advocated in the
Sun a few weeks ago. and two of
the publishers were solicited to pre-
sent it to the board, but these eff
forts met with no favor.
The newspapers of the county and
their readers will alike be benefited
by the new method. and the COM
missioners are to be commended for
adopting this plan which should be-
come permanent. Miller Sun.
This plan will undoubtedly sppea!
to the readers Of all the county pa
pers as one Of the most satisfactory
ever put into effect. and was a COM
mendable plan on the part of the
county commissioners. Why not
make this plan a permanent ~one?"--
st. Lawrence News
When the commissioners and coun.
ty officers read these various
claims" about the plan" referred
to above they may enjoy a quiet
smile to themselves. But that is a
minor matter. The plan includes
several more important points.
Among them is this one.
The price Of county papers raised
to a more equable level with the
cost of all other commodities, ia
again equalized by this reduction of
county printing so that readers of
any paper printed in the county may
have the Official publications in his
own paper without having to sub
scribe for other papers for that par
ticular purpose merely because the
official printing is shifted year by
year to different papers on one plea
or another.
IL is presumed that hereafter
county official matters will be pub
lished in all the county papers for
the greater benefit of the taxpayers.
While the publishers will get enough
out of it usually TO about pay for
the work, When the law requiring
publication of commissioners pro.
ceedings was first passed in territor.
ial days, there was but one official
county paper. which was paid rs
cents for a square of IL lines. Later.
three county papers were selected.
at Is cents each per square. And
now, under the plan adopted IN q
few counties. this price is SO divided
that each paper will receive Is cents
per square of IL lines. or II cents
per line. As the customary charge
for classified advertising in practi-
callY all papers Isl cents per line, 1t
will be readily understood that pub
fishers of Hand county are really
more interested in giving their
readers the official news than they
are in making money out of county
business,