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The Ontario Argus. (Ontario, Or.) 1???-1947, 1917-01-25
BLACKABY-PLATT WEDDING
TAKES PLACE AT PAYETTI

At the rectory OF the Episcopal
church in Payette last Thursday even.
ing occurred the marriage OF Miss
Nellie Bruce Platts daughter OF
Charles w Plat and James Il. Black
ably, president of the Ontario Ma
tional bank OF this city. The i'm
pressive service of the Episcopal
church was read by Rev. Thomas
Ashworth OF Payotte In the presence
of a few members OF the immediate
families of the bride and groom and
few immediate friends.
Following the ceremony the we'd
ding party went to the hotel Ban
croft where a wedding supper was
served. following which Mr. and
Mrs. Blackaby took the evening train
for Portland. From there they went
to San Francisco from which port
thoy sailed Monday of this week for
Honolulu whore they will spend their
honeymoon. They expect to return
ntario late in March and will be
at home here after April 1.
The bride has for some time been
n member OF the public oshool facul-
~ and is well known In Ontario hav-
ing resided here with her family for
several years. BY hor charm of man
ner and gracious consideration she
has won for herself host OF close
friends.
The groom Is one OF the most
prominent bankers and business men
Of this section having for years been
with institutions In Oregon
and Idaho and has always played a
prominent part In every movement
Tor the Advancement OF the CONNER /
'ial interests OF this region. Beside I
being president of the Ontario Ma
tional bank he IL the senior partner
In the Blackaby Commercial Com
Dany NJ Jordan Valley and the Home
ialo Forwarding company at Home
iale
Those who witnessed the ceremony /
It Payette last Thursday evening |
we're; Charles W. Plat. Miss Mae
platt. Don Plat. Miss Lavina Smith.
Miss Margaret Blackaby, DIR. and Mrs,
Jacob Prinzlng.
The Ontario Argus. (Ontario, Or.) 1???-1947, 1917-01-25
AN EMBROIDERED CEILING.
II Once oraesd the Chinese Imperial
Palace at Pskiag.

One OF the most beautiful aud elab-
crate pieces OF embroidery ever exhib-
tied In New York was the ceiling Of
the council chambs OF the imperial
palace at Peking. This ceiling was
formed OF yellow silk OF heavy quality
that much resembled faille In the
weave. The back was of a greenlsh
tern. The total measurements OF It
all were twenty-one feet six inches
long and nineteen feet six inches wide.
The design with which 1t was EN-
bellished was an imperial dragon In
the center and four others, one In each
corner. Encircling these a groundwork
was formed OF cloud pattern. and dis
persed were small bats and other sym
bols The cloud effect was worked out
In blue and purple and the bats in
pink. The dragons were largely gold
work. and a threefold line OF gold sur
rounded each part OF the deslgk
The story of this ceiling and how II
came 10 New York includes a small
part of Chinese history and custom,
II was In the imperial council chamber
at Peking that the ENJOYS on the VA
rious nations met In 1902 TO settle the
Boxer difficulties. At the close OF ths
session a representative OF the emper-
or courteously Informed them that the
contents Of the chamber were consid-
cred profaned by the presence OF for
elgners aud that they were therefore
at liberty TO divide among themselves
the chambers furnishings. In this
manner the ceiling fell to the share OF
the American enyoy.-St. Louis Post
Dispatch.
The Ontario Argus. (Ontario, Or.) 1???-1947, 1917-01-25
TOGGERY TO MOVE TO
ENLARGED QUARTERS
William Laxon Seeks More Room
For Habertiashey-Has Been
In Ontario Eor the Past
Six Years. ...

William Laxon, or AZ he Is famiii-
arly know, "Toggery Bill', will be-
gin to move his stock OF goods next
week TO the south store room OF the
Farley building and expects to have
his new quarters arranged by the
first OF the month.
Tho change in location is being
made TO secure larger quarters for
the business which Mr.. Laxon has
built in Ontario during the past six
years. II will be just six years Feb
ruary 1 since Mr.. Laxon opened his
Toggery In the building he has occu-
pied all these years.
The new store building has been
remodeled for his conveniences and
a handsome new rack for displaying
suits and overcoats has been erect
ed on the south side of the room.
This rack Is so feet in length and
will be open so that inspection of
the apparel hanging in the various
sections may easily be had. On the
north wall the shelves for haber-
dashery and show cases for other
goods will be located. In the new
location the floor space will be all
most three times that OF the pres
ent store.
The Ontario Argus. (Ontario, Or.) 1???-1947, 1917-01-25
The Week With Ontario Citizens
Uocal-Personal)

Mrs. John Palmer OF Watson is II
Ontario this week for a visit will
friends.
Sam Mothershead, receiver OF the
U. s. Land once at Burns was in On.
tario enroute to Portland Wednesday.
Judge and Mrs. Dalton Biggs went
to Boise Tuesday returning on We'd
,nesday.
Mrs. ]. d. Faye and son OF near Bo-
nlta came to Ontario on Sunday and
returned TO their home on Monday.
l.. q. Olson was operated upon at
the hospital Monday for chronic ap-
pendicitis and is reported to be doing
we'll
Pink Becker OF westfall was oper-
ated upon at the Holy Rosary hospi-
tai. The physicians report that his
condition is satisfactory.
G.. X. Emison recently negotiated
the sale of 800 steers he has been
feeding this winter. The transfer is
to take place next month
Floyd Hager OF Cambridge. Idaho,
came to Ontario on business Monday
and to visit with relatives for a short
time.
Mrs. Jesse Burrell is one of the
grip victims who has been compelled
to remain within doors during the
past week.
Mr.. @. Stubblehcld went to Port
land on business trip the latter part
of last week. He will be gone abou;
two weeks
MIR. NJ. T.. Balm came down from
Homestead Monday. work az his
prospects having been discontinued
on account OF the freezing weather.
Mrs. Carrie u, Aker, OF Boise. IL
soJourning az the home OF her son.
Attorney l.. ]. Aker. for few days
10 get acquainted with her first grand
son.
spraguo Adam who left for the
east recently advises his parents. Mr.
md Mrs. Il Adam that he has ac-
repted a position with the Dodge Mot
Or car compan at Detroit.
The Ontario Argus. (Ontario, Or.) 1???-1947, 1917-01-25
MUSIC CLUBS RECITAL
PLEAsEs LARGE GATHERING

Mrs Eugene Moore and Miss Flor.
: ence French Of Baker we're the artists
) introduced to the music lovers OF
Ontario by the Music club at tho
home of Mr.. and Mrs. s. ID. Dorman
on Washington street Friday even
ing.
g.. The recital given by the Baker ar,
lists was one that will long be re-
membered by the club members and
their guests as one OF the most pleas
ing ever given in Ontario. The Wis
iting musicians added scores of ad-
mirers to the many they already pos
sess in Eastern Oregon and they will
always be welcomed IN Ontario.
Mrs. Moore. who possesses con-
tralto voice of rare charm car
ried the burden of the program which
was almost exclusively song recital.
with pleasing poise combined with
sympathetic spirit rejecting that of
the compositions being presented she
threw herself into the selections in
n charming manner. Perhaps the Sc
lection which was best liked was the
Lullaby from Jocelyn. In this the
lower register OF the singers voice
was given the best opportunity to
display It's rich quality and power.
The second portion OF her program
presented opportunities calling for
lively vivacity which was pleasing in
deed.
In all OF the songs presented Mrs.
Moore was accompanied delightfully."-
by Miss French nj the plano. Miss
French also added to the evenings
pleasure with "The Norwegian Brld-
al Procession" by Grieg aud "Thc
Fairy March" by Mendelsohn both OF
which were played with marked ap-
probation and artistic expression. To
these she responded with enoores.
Following the program rooep-
ton was held In honor OF the visiting
artists and refreshments were served
The following was the program pre-
sented:
"Ah My SON." from the Prophet
"Luablly." from Jocelyn-Godard.
Loves Whisper. ."-willeby.
Song OF a Heart. ."--Tunison
"until"-sandcrson
with You. ."-Nuttlng.
Mrs. Eugene Moore.
"Norw sgian Bridal Proeession".-
Grieg.
Fatty March " -- Mendlesohn-
Leschetizky.
Miss Florence Frcrch.
ION tic Bridge at Avlgnon".-
French Folk Song.
"Owr' Liza Lehman.
II Hear Tho Thrush At Eye".-
'adman,
From the Land of the Sky Blue
.-Cadman y
Shadow Maroh",-del Riego.
Loves Dilemma. Richardson,
Mrs. Moore.
Waltz c Sharp Minor.-Chopin,
Miss French,
The Ontario Argus. (Ontario, Or.) 1???-1947, 1917-01-25
BOISE EYE SPECIALIST
COMING TO ONTARIO.

Dr. NJ. ID. Fleming OF Boise will be
In Ontario at the Ontario Pharmacy
Friday and Saturday. January 90 and
%. All those who are having trouble
with their eyes should see him. An
examination may save trouble In the
future All work and all glasses pre-
soribed are guaranteed. Remember
the place. ths Ontario Pharmacy and
the dates, Friday and Saturday, Janu-
ary 20 and "a. ADV. 3-i
The Ontario Argus. (Ontario, Or.) 1???-1947, 1917-01-25
GOOD WILL CLUB TO
HAVE BURNs PROGRAM

The Coed VIII club will meet Fri
day evening at the home OF Mrs. j.
A. Draper where a literary program
consisting largely OF selections from
scotland's favorlte poet. Bobbie
Burns, whose birthday Is today, will
be the feature. The gathering viii
also be IN honor of Mrs. Vera Defoe
At the last meeting OF the club which
was held January 9 at the home OF
Mrs. Adrian Rutherford officers were
elected for the coming year and the
usual good time enjoyed by the club
at their meetings was had
Mrs. Frank RAIDER was hostess at
an afternoon bridge party Monday.
her guests being the members of the
Tuesday Bridge club.
The Wednesday Bridge club met
this week with Mrs. NJ. T.. Newton.
The Ontario Argus. (Ontario, Or.) 1???-1947, 1917-01-25

Miss Mary Cupp of weiser was the
guest OF Miss Lavina Smith over sun
day.
Mrs. Susan Snyder, OF Meridian, is
visiting her daughter, Mrs. Leslie J.
Aker. and her grandson. Mrs. Harry
Tolleth and daughters also OF Merid-
ian. have been visiting Mrs, Aker and
the baby.
Mrs. Wayne Hyde of Westfall
came to Ontario Sunday returning
that evening accompanied by Mrs.
Woodward who had spent the week
with her daughter, Mrs. Hyde and
baby.
District Attorney, II. w. Swagler
left Friday evening for Minneapolis,
Minnesota where he was called on ac-
count OF the serious illness of his
mother. He will be absent from the
city for several weeks
Mr. and Mrs. Arthur VanSicklin,
n bride and groom of recent date
have gone to housekeeping in the
brick residence on south oregon
street. Mrs. vansilklin was former
ly Miss Jessie Hicks of this city.
Attorney G. G. Wilson OF Nyssa
was in Ontario between trains Satur-
day evening while returning from
business trip to Vale. Mr.. Wilson
reports that the dredging machines
for the Nyssa drainage district have
arrived and that the work will soon
be under way on that project.
The Ontario Argus. (Ontario, Or.) 1???-1947, 1917-01-25
HE KNEW A GOOD PLAY.
The sssseious Canine Didn't Even
Have 10 Read u.

The sssseious Canine Didn't Even
Have 10 Read II.
One day brought TO my rooms In
Twenty-thlrd street box Of old man.
uscripIs. Death aud Trap. n bulldog
and fox terrier. stood by and looked
ON idly while I nv idly looked over the
plays. Suddenly Trap ilcw at heap
OF manuscripts aud seized u printed
book. We trled 10 get Il from him.
He dashed about the room. under aud
over the bed.
The landlsdy opened the door. Out
went Trap. nearly upsetting my land
lady. My brother Sam aud | rushed
after the dog. Trap headed down
Twenty.thiri street direct 10 the Ly-
ceum theater. play In mouth. In and
out among cabs ana cars. pedestrians
and Jehus. that wonderful dog went
directly 20 the box Office OF the theater.
Frank Buncc, the business manager,
beheld him. what has he got thereT'
said he. "A play" said l. Does he
want me 10 read mr. said Bunce. "If
you please" | replied. Take II up.
stairs 20 Mr. Frohman." said the busl.
ness manager
Twas done. Frohman read II. lie
accepted and produced IT, The play
had been written twenty years before
for my father by Madison Morton aud
Robert Reece. They called Il Trade"
Fr0hman chrstcncd Il THE Highest
Bidder" The play was great sue.
cess and started both Dan Frohman
and myself ON the waters OF prosper
ity.-Edwari II, Sothcrns "The Mel
ancholy Tale Of Me-"
The Ontario Argus. (Ontario, Or.) 1???-1947, 1917-01-25
Than Hs Drifted.

Miss Uppson-AIlldred." said the
poor but otherwise honest and ambl-
tiOus young man. II have padded my
own canoe for years and feel sure
can support you. VIII you be my
wlfeY
Nothing doing In the canoe line"
replied the naughty maid. III you
had sailed your own yacht for years
might have considered your proposal"
Chicago News.
The Ontario Argus. (Ontario, Or.) 1???-1947, 1917-01-25
Aaxieus to Save Him.

What are you doing thereT
Figuring on the upkeep OF an auto
mobile"
you can't AFFORD 10 buy an automo-
bile"
II know It, I'm just getting up some
data with which TO convince a friend
Of mine that he can't afford to buy one
either."-Birmingham Age-Herald.
The Ontario Argus. (Ontario, Or.) 1???-1947, 1917-01-25
Weather or Mo.

NOW tell us" sternly demanded the
young legal luminary, whose brow
Oyerhung like the back OF swapping
turtle. addressing the covering wit
ness. "what was the weather, II any.
upon the afternoon in question:
London Saturday Journal
The Ontario Argus. (Ontario, Or.) 1???-1947, 1917-01-25
pouhts HaraditY.

do you believe In heredltyr
mo-
"Why not;"
"Look at the cheap skates that had
great ancestors. detroit Free Press.
The Ontario Argus. (Ontario, Or.) 1???-1947, 1917-01-25

Edith-Hayen't you and Jack been
engaged long enough TO get marriedf
Ethel-Too long! lie hasn't got a
cent left.-St. Louis Post-Dlspatch.
The Ontario Argus. (Ontario, Or.) 1???-1947, 1917-01-25
SILVER TEA FOR AID on
SCHOLARSHIP LOAN FUND

The annual Silver Tea given un-
der the auspices OF the Woman's
Club of Ontario will be held at the
home of Mrs. T.. NJ. Greig on wednes-
day. January 31st. This tea. given in
all the cities of the State for the hem
eft OF the Scholarship Loan fund IL
always held on the last Wednesday
of January, the day set apart for its
observance by the State Federation
and is worthy of the patronage OF ev-
eryone in Ontario, Its object Is to
raise money for fund to be loaned
to any young woman of the state to
assist her in getting an education.
To quote from the Year Book of the
Federation: During the nine years
since this fund was instituted. one
hundred and eleven young women
have received loans to the amount of
$12.S45."
The Ontario Woman's club has al
ways been prominent among the
clubs for the amount of its donation
and appeals now to the women of On
tario. who have been so generous in
the past, to help them make this
year a record breaker in point of at
tendance and donations.
The Ontario Argus. (Ontario, Or.) 1???-1947, 1917-01-25
SOCIETY NEWS NOTES..


be In by tina time PoneNo. 49,
The Ontario Argus. (Ontario, Or.) 1???-1947, 1917-01-25

Mrs. H. c. Whitworth and Mrs. c..
T. Kenyon formerly of Ontario were
hostesses Thursday afternoon at a
party in weiser which a number Of
Ontario ladies attended.
The Ontario Argus. (Ontario, Or.) 1???-1947, 1917-01-25

The Bachelor girls gave a party
Wednesday evening at the Moore
Grotto, the Misses Ethel MeNulty and
Ruth Test being the hostesses OF the
evening. The entertainment was FIVE
hundred followed by dancing.
The Ontario Argus. (Ontario, Or.) 1???-1947, 1917-01-25

Mrs. Lew Adams was hostess this
week at the regular meeting of the
Tuesday Bridge club.
The Ontario Argus. (Ontario, Or.) 1???-1947, 1917-01-25

A very complete and delightful
birthday surprise party greeted
Lynn Buehner on his return home
from band and Oregon club minstrel
practice Monday evening. Those
partaking OF the festivities were
Messrs. Henry Casiday. Charley
Cranes, Alfred Holland, Schuyler.
Barney and Earl Bull, David Erdick,
The Misses Myrl Bingham, Bessie
Morton, Gladys Erdick. Ruth Grit
fin, Tia Faubion, Nellie Lawson,
Hazel Bull, Jessie Jenny, and Lelah
and Irma Buchner. Mrs. A. ]. Blake
ly was chaperone for the party. Re-
freshments were served. When the
gathering broke up all declared the
evening a most enjoyable one.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-08-01
Route Of New Trolley
Line is Inspected

A number Of representatives of the
city, the Greater Fairmont Investment
company, and the Monongahela Valley
Traction company embarked in autos
this afternoon and made tour of in
spection along the proposed site of the
new traction line which is to be con-
Structed out Morgantown avenue to
the bridge of the Monongahela railway
where it crosses the street, thence UP
the drive over Knob Hill and around
the Fair Grounds, returning by way OF
Bellview avenue across MOrgantown
avenue to the Speedway and thence
back to the main line on East Park
avenue.
The party which made the tour left
the city building shortly after 2 O'Clock
and returned about 4:3O. The follow
ing persons made up the party: Smith
Hood, D. S. Blanks, both Of the Trac-
ton company; Shrewsbury Miller and
A. L. Lehman, representing the city;
A. S. Lynch, S. H. Pierson and w. J.
Wiegel, representing the Greater Fair.
mont Investment company.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-08-01
COAL OPERATORS TO
MEET At DEER PARK
Peabody, Chairman Harris
and Governor Fort Will
Address Them.

Invitation has been sent out by D. R.
lawson, secretary Of the Central West
Virginia Coal Operators Association,
announcing a twO.day mass meeting OF
all the coal operators in central and
northern West Virginia TO be held at
Deer Park, Md, on August ~ and II.
Among the prominent men who will
atted the meeting are f. S, Peabody,
chairman Of the Coal committee Of the
National Council OF Detensei w. ].
Harris, chairman of the Federal Trade
committee, and Ex-Governor John F.
Fort, member Of the Federal Trade
commission.
During the two-day session these
prominent men from Washington will
give information on the present status
OF coal, as we'll as the allotment Of coal
covering government requirements.
These are the big subjects before the
West Virginia coal operators at this
time and it is important that the Coas
operators turn out in full numbers.
Among the other subjects that will
be discussed is the method by which
the coal operators association in this
state may cooperate with the National
Coal Operators Association that was
lust recently organized in Washington.
In all there are expected to be at
least 80 coal operators from this sec.
tiOn of the state at the meeting, The
mass meeting will be brought close
Saturday evening, August II, with a
big banquet.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-08-01
MANY SLACEERS
AMONG F.H.S. GIRLS
Only a Few Turned Up for
the Canning DemOnstra-
ton Today.

Because the majority of the young
women composing the High school
canning clubs failed to report for
duty this morning at the High school
no canning demonstration was given
as was announced.
The director of the work Miss Els;
tele Hamilton, was present together
with some four or five of the young
women and some - or IS housewives
Of the city representing the food con,
servation committee OF the National
Defense league,
Miss Hamilton postponed the can
ming demonstration until nine o'clock
tomorrow morning for the reason that
so few reported for duty. She believes
that tomorrow will see many lined
IN that failed to report today.
The work is TO be done by the
Canning clubs in cooperation with
the Food Conservation committee OF
the National Defense League and the
food to be canned was grown in the
High school gardens.
All housewives OF the community
are wanted to be present to witness
the work of the girls under the super
vision of Miss Hamilton.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-08-01
tBy Associated Press

PARIS, Aug. 1.-The battle OF Elan.
ders has begun and the indications
are that 1t will be the biggest hattie
Of The war. This offensive Of the
French and British allies had been
expected for some weeks back for
although the French and British Off.
cial communications gave no mixing
Of 1t the German reports showed how
clearly large scale operations were in
preparation. The French public how.
ever did not know that French troops
had been dispatched to share In the
assault.
Originally the front from the North
sea coast to Ypres had been held by
the French in the Newport region,
then by the Belgians as far as Gver-
dinghc and then by the British. The
British troops later relieved the
French and part of the Belgians along
the coast.
1t is thoroughly recognized here
that the operation is only the Begin
ming of a battle that will last weeks
and perhaps months, but it is also hop
ed and believed that its effects will
be in proportion to the extraordinary
plan and vast scale to which it had
been prepared.
The first part Of the program has
been carried out with complete sue.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-08-01
LOCAL YOUNG MAN
GETS FEDERAL JOB
Not a Single Application for
the Examination An
nOunced for Today.

A first grade, or clerical civil SCI
vice examination was scheduled at the
local postoffice this morning to I'LL
vacancies in first grade or clerical 20,
sitions in the various branches Of the
field. There were no applications and
consequently no examination.
A typewriter examination has been
announced to be held at the local post.
office on August IS. The examination
is expected to fill many vacancies Ia
government field service.
Ward Brannon, a young man in the
employment of the Consolidation Coal
company who passed the typewriter
and stonographic examination last
week has been given an appointment
in Front Royal, Va. Brannon left yeS.
terday for this town where he will In.
mediately take up the work. He made
the trip by motor. i
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-08-01
GRANT TOWN FIGHT
MAY RESULT INDEATH
One Man h Jail, Another in
Hospital With a Frac-
tured Skull.

John Agsst an Italian employed in
he mi at Grant Town, was arrest
ed by ounty officers last night fol
lowi5.s =. fight which occurred at
Crs a'owniin which Agest is said
{ IT, struck another foreigner, Joe
Be eli, in the head with pick, in
flicting serious injury.
Agest was brought to the county
Jail and he will be given prelimin'
airy hearing as soon as the seriousness
of the wounds which he inflicted can
be determined. No details OF the
fight could be learned at this time
but it is thought to have been due to
an over indulgence in bootleg whis,
key which is said to have been flow.
ing rather freely in the Grant Town
section recently.
Joe Bareli was brought to the
Miners Hospital about II o'clock to-
day and his condition is said to be
very serious, His skull was frac'
tured by the blow and It is feared
that death may result.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-08-01
Team Track Hearing
To Be Resumed

Several local people will 90 to
Charleston tomorrow evening ready to
attend the extension of the hearing Of
the team track leaders complaint
against the Baltimore and Ohio Rail.
road company
The railroad will begin its side on
Friday morning at ten o'clock the
team track leaders having had their
hearing early last week. The rail.
road men viz re represented by w.
q Conler 70 hey general of West
Virginia
Attorrs levy Nutter who is the
chi ''-'t' for the team track
loaders axe the trip and II nee.
essary Wi. present additional evidence
against the railroad company. The
railroad men will likely complete the
evidence this week and early next
week the Public Service Commission
will pass judgment on the complaint.