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The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-11-05

A horrible suspicion about Nora
Bayes Is abroad in New York-the ru.
NOR that she is to wed a movie actor.
However, the fortunate man in ques-
tion is not run-of-the.mine movie &C.
tor, but Major Lord Robert Innis.Kerr
Of His Majesty's Royal Irish Guards. ia.
nous polo player with movie ambi.
lions.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-11-05
a.The Yankee Way" at the Nelson.

george Waishs new vehicle, 1.-THE
Yankee Way" which is at the Nelson
today. will strengthen belief in his eli.
gibility to white hopedom even though
It fails to promote confidence in his
becoming the future histrionic inter.
prefer Of Ibsen. As Dick Mason, son
OF a Western cattle king, he battles his
wy through sous reels Of : loaterv.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-11-05
BURIAL oE AN INFANT.

The body of the infant child o: Mr..
and Mrs. c. o. West, whose death oc.
CURED on Saturday morning, was in.
tered Sunday afternoon in Meadow.
dale cemetery after brief services at
The residence.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-11-05
"cLosE.uPs"

Eek" Fleming, . Fairmont boy
who has been on the road for many
years, is with Johnny Get Your Cum
which comes to Clarksburg Friday
night next. He Is one OF the stage
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-11-05
Leave For stare Convention.
To sina Toniqht.

W 0V1H IVTIHHIs
Betsy Lane Shepherd. soprano solo
list, will sing at the Grand opera mouse
tonight in direct comparison with the
Edison recreation of her voice. Invi.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-11-05
Children chrIstened.

Several children were christened yes.
terday at the morning service at the
First Presbyterian church. This was
the first christening event to be held
in the new edifice. The children were
Mary Louise Welton. Harold johnson
Smith. Donald Pindall Smith, John
Howard Lawson, Doris Roberta Dick.
ems. Mildred Florence Jack, Nancy
Cameron Bell. Bernard Eugene Clos.
son, Fred Holland Biggs and Hugh
jenkins Giffin.
Home from Visit.
Mrs. ]. Walter Barnes returned last
night from Chillicothe. o., where she
had spent several days with her son,
Lieut.. Homer Barnes. at Camp Sher-
man. Mrs. Barnes went there from
Huntington where she had attended
the state w. Q. T. U. convention.
Served Splendid Supper.
A large number Of people were
served at the chicken pie supper al the
First Presbyterian church Saturday
night, the event being the first OF the
kind to be held In the new church. A
splendid supper was prepared and
served BY the women OF the Presby-
terian Legion and the tables were full
from the opening hour OF serving Until
the closing hour.
For Mrs. Baum.
Mrs. G. E. Baum, OF Jeanette, Pa.
was the honor guest on Saturday at a
prettily appointed sewing party at
which Mrs. W. A. Small was hostess.
The guests included the members OF
the Emeline Club OF which the hostess
Is member and delightful evening
was spent at needlework. Refresh.
,ments were served during the evening
Leave For State Convention.
A number Of Fairmont women left
this afternoon for Weston to attend
the State conference Of the Daughters
OF the American Revolution which con
venes there tomorrow Among. those
leaving today at four are Mrs. w. H.
Conway. local regent and state sec.
rotary. Mrs. S. D. Brady They were
accompanied by Miss Angelina Mel.
Vile OF Kentucky who was a guest
in the city over the week end and who
will address the convention. Tomor.
row they will be Joined by Mesdames
p. F. Hartley, George DeBolt, Joseph
Lehman and Hugh Smith. A number
Of others will attend the Wednesday
sessions.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-11-05
viii Entertain Class.

Miss Louise Fleming will entertain
the members of the Altruist class Of
the First NJ. E. Sunday school this
evening at her home on Jefferson
street.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-11-05
Choral Society Tuesday.

The Fairmont Choral Society will
hold its weekly rehearsal on Tuesday
evening at 1880 o'clock at the Y. NJ. C.
A. auditorium. Rehearsals are pro-
crossing rapidly and It is urgent that
members attend regularly.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-11-05
LOCAL SOCIAL EVENTS.

tations to the event were issued sew.
eral days ago and admittance will be
by card only. The concert will begin
at S:15 o'clock.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-11-05

This Oriental rug expert already we'll known to many
OF our patrons will be here with collection of Rugs.
Watch for further announcement.
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1917-02-22
KICK
Kck 10 Grow.

Kick 20 Grow.
BOT Kick ahead and not be
bind Kick 70 get Something
and 30 get Somewhere Kick to
good purpose. For 10 rightly
Kick Is 70 be Somebody,
Kick to Grow
France Kicked itself into tbs
French Revolution and cleared
the Political map Of Europe Tor
centuries 20 come; Wendell Phil
lips Kicked against human Slav
cry and helped 10 free a Race;
Dizrasli Kicked against "a great
horde OF kiekers and landed him
Prime Minister OF England His.
tory fayors kickers
Kick and Grow.
Kick with a Smile on your
Face and Determination in your
Heart. For the Kicking Bnsl.
ness farss badly With Bitterness
and Revenge taking tickets al
the Gate. Kick the hardest
against your own Faults aud
Defects, Also k,ek against ~
erything uuless-Time wasting,
cheap Gossip, ainless People
Habits that sap away your
Power.
Kick and Grow.
Kick for recognition when YOU
have real Worth t., show Kick
Tor knowledge Kick for Prmci.
pie Kirk for a place on which
70 stand seuarely and honestly
Bus Ia All your Kicking, remem
Der that the Kicking is the
Means ana not the End And
after you have Kicked your Kick
pass on, aud achieve your
Task.
Kick 60 Grow
20. NJ. ADAMS.
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1917-02-22
EXPERIMENTS BRIGHTEN
INVESTOR.

Idaho, Montana aud Utal
have been brought 10 ths atteu.
ton OF the whole world the pas,
two wears due 20 their wonderful
mineral resources aud prodnr
tion Of copper, lead zinc, gold
silver and other minerals.
Prosperity has been unprect
dent due 10 these Industries ana
mines aud smelters have had
more rapid development TIM
would have been possible IL
many wears under normal como,
tions
Processes Of smelling hau
BEEN developed whereby 81
that have heretofore sea al
most worthless, bsye beu fau
cd into valuable metal. aad Is
sale % say that due - those Do
proved mstno1 rhers las b
less wasta Of meta than eye
before
The investing public bad N
ewes ou THESE st aud h
Development was ueauled ios
rapid advancement
Just Ebat sfRct radical npa
Hras Is taxation, rae1ln ion. e.
gmeh have ban proposed Isl BE-
-iAtures oi these different sfa S
VIII haT On ths minds 81 tla ~
8tors Is bard 80 say
Probably very itrie damagiu
At5n aiil 6ually pass, bon
bs adrerse advertising h
Dot from proposals %
uuIri measures ir
= y looking t1War develops
ms8 81 Industries
~ soon IS the hs cle d
au1 sc know eE e
are, we Should - aln cir POS
- % set the country 81 lar
right OF these matters and ST.
can trutnfuag say 20, ipiDrn th.
world that Aere IS q gooa plact
- invest and that suel invest
nients viii be protected iron IN
v arranted political attacks.
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1917-02-22
Riverside canal,

hiVefoluF NcHais
In township 4,north, range ., west
Boise Meridian, the following: All tina
portion Of the NV Ia of section l lynn
north of the right OF way Of the River
side canal
That portion lying south OF the right
OF way of the Riverside canal Of lot 4, o
section 10, and lots l and 2 Of section 10
In township north, range s, west loi
Boise Meridian, the following: That
portion lying sonth Of the right of way
OF the Riverside canal OF section IL, II
and 10, and all that portion lying north
OF Snake river Of section IA and "a.
A map showing said lands in said dis
trict and the boundaries OF said propos-
ed district is on file IN the Office Of the
Board Of County Commissioners of Can
yon county. Caldwell, Idaho.
Further notice is given, that by an
order Of said Board Of County Commits
sioners the entire district shall consti-
tute one election precinct, and the cleo
ton shall be held al tbe following nam
ed place. to wit Roswell Presbyter-
ian church, Roswell, Idaho.
The polls shall be open from 500
o'clock a. m. to 200 O'Clock p. m. OF
said day Che qualified electors win he
required to cast ballots which shall con
tain the words; Irrigation District
Yes" or "Irrigation District-No," or
words equivalent thereto. and also the
name of one person from each division
for director OF said district. The divi-
sions for which directors. are to be elect
ed are as follows;
Division No l, consisting OF all that
portion of the district lying east of a
line extending north and south through
the center of sections II, 20, % and SO,
township north, range 5, west OF Boise
Meridian, aud section 5, township
north, range 5, west of Boise Meridian.
Division No. 2, consisting of that por-
tion Of the district lying north OF line
extending along the north boundary
line Of section 26 and %, township 5
north, range 3. west of Boise Meridian,
and north of the Riverside canal as the
same is constructed through section 80 |
aud the northwest quarter INV Id of
section % township 3, north, range 8,
west OF Boise Meridian.
Division No. 8, consisting OF that por-
lion OF the district lying south Of Divi.
Iion No. q.
No registration will be required to
,ote at this election, but in lieu thereof
he judges of election shall require ev
Try elector to subscribe to an electors
,ath as prerequisites to casting his or
Ter vote, and such oath shall be the u.s.
lal electors oath with the following
words added; can't l am resident
within the boundaries CT Riverside IT.
igation District"
Dated this 10th day of February, 1917.
By order of the Board of County Com
nissioners of Canyon county, Idaho.
CHAS. BENZ. ROSS,
Chairman.
[sEALl L. G. Knowlton,
Clerk.
first Publication Feb. %, 1917.
asst Publication, March 10, 1917.
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1917-02-22
GIVE The WEST
An EQUAL CHANCE

The great development issues
for western states are involved
in problems of public lands, con.
servation and water power poli.
cies
Half dozen eastern million
aires maintaiB. a national press
bureau and food the press OF
United States with their ideas on
THESE lines
Fifty TO sixty per cent Of the
area OF the western states are
held bacs from natural normal
Esettlement By various kinds OF
reserves
Forest reserves, wer re.
serves, coal reserves, oil reserves
Iand game reserves are used rs
pretexts 70 permanently hosl up
Hands.
According to highest authori
ties when these western states
were admitted they acquired all
sovereign powers Of the Older
states.
Congress reserved The right TO
dispose Of. public lands 90 for
ward Immediate settlement and
development Of the new western
states.
In the grant 10 congress by
states there was no thoaght Of
allowing the federal government
90 exercise perpetual DOMINION
over them.
That IS the afterthought en-
grated on our government BY
the doctrine OF western conser
vatiouists who have become au-
tocratie guardians
Western senator's and repre-.
-entatives who are playing the
game OF eastern conservation |
lists should realize the Jolly oil
their position.
Release the natural resources
aud the natural rights OF the
west rn states from the clutch OF
those who are PLAYING rhe game
d beneIaetors Of future genera.
lions. for political purposes at
our expense,
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1917-02-22
Notice OF Time and Place Ap-
pointed for Proving Will.

In the Probate Court OF the County
.of Canyon, State of I6aho
In the matter OF the estate of Annie
Elizabeth Bali, Deceased.
Pursuant to an order OF said Probate
Court, made on the 9th day Of Febru.
airy, 1917, notice is herdby given that
The gath day OF February, A, D., 1917,
at 4 O'Clock p IN. Of said day at the
court room of said court, at the court
house in the City OF Caldwell County of
CANYON, has been appointed as the time
and place for proving the win OF said
Annie Elizabeth Ball, deceased, and for
hearing the application OF William
Thomas Ball for the issuance to him Of
letters testamentary when and where
any person interested may appear and
contest the same.
Dated February 6, 1917.
FRANK E. MEEK,
Clerk.
Ernest Anderson, ESQ., attorney for
petitioner, Parma, Idaho. IS.3t
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1917-02-22
All The Year Round

Oregon Short Line weekend and Sun
day rates have been so popular that
they will be continued indefinitely
On sale Every Week-All the Time.
They are for your convenience; use
them frequently, Ask Oregon Short
Line agents. 1920
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1917-02-22

The nitrate deposits found in
The United States are pronounced
is the Geological Survey, alter
TWO wears examination To lie
commercially worthless. Ia 9th.
ar words. their own salt petre
Won't save them
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1917-02-22

With our country unusually
prosperous and complicated for.
eign problems To he settled,
there was never a time when our
law makers should be more con.
SENTATIVE IN passage oi legisla-
ZION Bfiectlng Industries,
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1917-02-22

Governor Alexander wouldn't
lpt state Auditor Clarence Van
Duesen audit, SO the upper house
took the matter up this week
aud passed "a bill granting Clare
permission To audit TO his little
hearts content.
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1917-02-22

Entered The Postofnce az Parma, Idaho
~ secondelaas matter.
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1917-02-22
OREGON SHORT LINE RAILWAY
PARMA Train SERVICE.
Going East.
Excursion Rates Continued

Oregon Short Line week, end and Sun
day Excursions have been a big success
and will be made permanent. You can
get the special low rates Every Week
All The Time Ask agents. 1920
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1917-02-22

Ernest Anderson, Esq. attorney for
petitioner, Parma, Idaho. 1885,
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1917-02-22
ALIAS. SUMMONS On FORE
CLOSURE OF TAX LIENS.

In tn District Court OF the Seventh
Judicial District Of the State oi Idaho,
in and for the County of Canyon.
l.. C. Knowlton, Auditor, as Trustee
for Canyon County State Of Idaho
Plaintiff,
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1917-02-28

A deal has just been closed where
by Ralph Hassell and Omar Stephens
of this city have purchased the gro
Gerry department of the Mosgrove store
in Athena They will take charge
/ Monday and by the 10th expect to
open up for business with one of the
most modern small-town groceries in
the state. Mr.. Hassell has been con-
nected with the grocery business for
the past ten years, the past six of
which he has been with The Peoples
Warehouse. He knows the business
thoroughly and his experience will be
a big asset for the new partnership.
Mr.. stephens has lately been employed
by the O-W. r. & n. but has resigned
his position to enter actively upon his
new venture. Matt MosgrOve. who is
Athena's pioneer merchant, yet re-
tains the other department of his
store. Hassell and stephens viii Sc
cure the corner room opposite the
Athena hotel.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1917-02-28
Police 70 shoot March "A.

Chief of Police Tom Gurdane and
Officer Billy Scheer are today oiling
up their revolyers and getting their
shooting eye into shape for the mark
smanship contest with Chief Lou
Rayburn of La Grande and a picked
officer from the La Grande force.
After an interchange of defies and
much taunting back and forth, the
officers of the rival cities have finally
agreed to shoot out their differences
on March "a. The match is to be
similar to the trap-shooting tourna-
ment, that is the officers are to shoot
at given number of targets in their
own towns and the results are TO be
wired to each other. Judges will be
appointed in each. town.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1917-02-28

outlined, what regulations are to be
framed in the administration all lie
with the commission. l trust that the
work will progress harmoniously and
satisfactorily. The commissioners
will not be interfered with or prompt.
ed in any manner by me.
with the means at hand and with
the realization of the hope that tho
bond issue will carry in June, 1 am
satisfied with this commission will
carry out the fulfillment of our wish
es. hope for the construction of a
magnificent system of highways for
the benefit of the farmer, the market
town, the business man and the peo-
pie of oregon as a whole"
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1917-02-28

A petition to cut off one section of
land from the Pendleton school dis
trict and annex it to the Rieth dis
trict was filed with County Supt. ].
E Young today by residents of Rieth
A hearing will be held by the bound
airy board on April 8 The section in
question is section 6, township ,,
north of range 80 and is in the north
western part of the Pendleton dis
trict The petition sets forth that the
Rieth school can better serve the peo-
pie living in that section.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1917-02-28
sIrs. Morton Gives Talk.

In line with many other cities Of
the United States Pendleton will soon
organize a Red Cross chapter and the
deepest interest is being shown in ahe
work. Last evening a number of
women gathered at the home of Mrs.
J. f. Robinson to listen to an in
structive talk by Mrs. Charles Nor
ton. widow Of the late General Nor
ton. who has been prominently identi-
fled with Red Cross work for the
past 32 years. Mrs. Morton spent
many years in Washington ID. &C.
where she was in close contact with
army and official life This evening
she will speak at the meeting in the
County Library.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1917-02-28
Carnenter to HermIston.

Accompanied by Earl Coutts. who
is promoting the match. Jack Car
penter will go down to Hermiston this
evening to finish his training for the
ten round bout Friday evening when
Frank Street will be his opponent.
Carpenter is down to good weight and
expects to win decision over his
heavier opponent The winner is
scheduled to meet Farmer Burns Of
Echo.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1917-02-28
Two in court.

Two N COURT.
VIII Hart, charged with vagrancy,
and James Sweeney, charged with be-
ing drunk, were booked in police
court but disposition of the cases was
postponed until O'Clock this after
noon so the night officers may tes-
tify.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1917-02-28

Mrs. c. Johnson of Portland, to
whom Coroner Brown was referred
for information relative to the young
man killed at Kamela by train No.
5. proved to be the mother of the
youth whose name was unquestionably
Phillip Millen. Mr.. Brown secured
this positive information today and
expects to receive Instructions soon
as to the disposition to be made of
the body
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1917-02-28
BENSON, THOMPSON
AND ADAMS NAMED
CONTINUED from Page IL

legislative work, which 1 believe will
assist materially in carrying on the
work which the people much desire
I Mr.. Adams l have not known for
so long, but he appeared a number of
times before the old state highway
| commission of which 1 was a mem
Der. 1 have been particularly struck
with his ability to analyze road situa-
tions and was strongly impressed with
his thoroughness and enthusiasm. as
well as earneStness in his desire to ad-
vance good roads measures for the
general welfare of the public. He re-
ceived strong Endorsements not only
from the valley counties, but from
the coast counties as well.
Geographically. also these men
are located ideally, in my mind. Eu-
gene and Pendleton are centers of the
great east and west sections of the
state. The men, am satisfied, will
be representatives of the interests OF
their districts, but impartial to all
sections, in carrying out the mighty
work that is before them.
Great Responsibility Felt.
In selecting this commission have
keenly felt that it has been the most
responsible duty that has been placed
upon me since / entered the office of
governor. The road question is prob
ably the greatest % all problems be-
fore the people of the state today.
The legislature has enacted what l
consider the most constructive road
legislation in its history and it will
compare favorably with road legisla-
tion in any state in the Union.
with the commission so framed,
and with the safeguards that are
thrown about the $4,000. 900 bond is
sue, which will go before the people
for their ratification, 1 feel gratified
in declaring that 1 can give my un-
qualified indorsement to the project.
with the bonds issued under limita-
ton Of 81, 600, 900 for the second year
the people will be well protected and
the commission given ample time and
means to get the great road program
under way.
Favorable vote Urged.
''I shall do all in my power to as |
sist in bringing about favorable vote |
on the bond issue in June under the |
conditions that have made It a mighty |
and constructive piece of road Iegisla-
tion.
with the appointment Of the COM
I consider that my func-
tion is done" he said. what ap-
pointments are made. what plans are
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1917-02-28
French Improving.

Joe Craig, prominent Indian of the
Umatilla reservation, has received
word from Wapato, Wn., that his
daughter. Mrs. Isabelle French. is
now well on the road to recovery fol-
lowing severe illness caused by an
accident recently. She was in a cri-
teal condition for a time.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1917-02-28
Duganr dreek Hearing.

The findings of the state water
board in the matter of the adjudica-
ton of water rights on Dugger creek
near Umapine having been filed,
hearing will be held in the circuit
court On March at which time any
objections to the findings must be
formally made.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1917-02-28
ECHO Couple Married.

A marriage license was issued to-
day to Allen c. Nudge and Katie
Hale. both of Echo and they were
married at 1 o'clock this afternoon
by Justice of the Peace Joe H
ParkeS
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1917-02-28

DIR. Milton D. McCorkle of Portland.
arrived this morning to appear as
rebuttaI witness for the plaintiff in the
Hoch damage suit now on trial. He is
an old Tennessee friend of VIII NJ.
Peterson.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1917-02-28

A decree of divorce and findings in
the case of Maud r. Thomas VS.. Guy
A. Thomas were filed today. Plaintiff
is given custody of the two children.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1917-02-28
ThYe-Kennedr Match March 5.

The wrestling match between Ted
Thye and Jack Kennedy was form
ally arranged this morning by Pro-
NOTED Charles Jost and will be stag
ed March 5 at the Pendleton Bust
ness Mems Athletic Club rooms in
this city. Definite word was received
from Thye this morning. agreeing 20
meet the clever Hermiston grappler.
In addition to the wrestling bout.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1917-02-28
3 BILLS MAY
BE HELD UP
Sterilization Tii1. Insurance Code and
Commercial Fishing Dead line
Meeting Opposition.

SALEM Feb. est IS reported
the referendum Will probably start
against the sterilization 81 ne in
surance code. and tn riU --.r.ring
the comHercial nvhine dead iu- to
three r. iics below the Oregon CTS
falls.
The commercial fishermen are uui-
ted against the latter. FraternaI or
ders developing opposition TO the I'M
surance code. They dislike the reeu-
lations imposed on them. MANY neo-
pie oppose the sterilization bin
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1917-02-28
IN WalIa Walla Hospital.

Emmett Rees. well known Helix far
mer. is confined to hospital in Walla
Walla with illness
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1917-02-28

News was received here today of
the death of the two weeks old child
of Mr.. and Mrs. Pat Cassidy.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1917-02-28

which will be the main card, Jost will
stage two boxing preliminaries. using
club members.