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Smyrna times., 1917-11-14
SMYRNA -FOUR MINUTE" MEN
j. E. Hoffecker, Local Chairman, Re-
views the Splendid Work the Four
Minute Men Are Now Doing

views the Splendid Work the Four
Minute Men Are Now Doing
Editor of Times-Dear Sir: In
order that the general public may be |
informed of the Importance of the pa
triotic services so cheerfully and |
freely given by the -Four Minute |
Men," who have been speaking by |
authority of the U. S. Government,
and through the courtesy of Manager |
Mark McManus, at each performance
of the movies at Smyrna Opera House
since last July. ask the privilege of
space in your valued paper for brief
epitomy of what it is desired to ac-
complish. The speeches have all been
delivered on schedules officially out
lined by regular bulletins issued per-
iodically by the Committee on Public
Information at Washington, D. c.,
composed of the Secretary of State, 1
Secretary of War, Secretary of Navy,
with MIR. George Creel, noted journ
alist and war correspondent, as chair
man. 1t will thus be readily under
stood that these local -Four Minute
Men" who have been appearing reg
ularly at the Opera House perform
ances are the representatives of an
organization that has the Official sane
tion of the Government itself, and are
therefore just as much entitled to the
respect of the public as are the brave
soldiers and sailors enlisted to fight
our battles. Therefore, when they
endeavor to enlighten US on matters
pertaining to the war, we are getting
our knowledge from a trustworthy
source, and should implicitly follow
the advice and instructions of our
'Four Minute Men, if we wish to
perform our individual duty as Ameri-
can citizens, and aid our country in
winning this war against an enemy
whose efficiency is so apparent to-day,
and extends from the firing line back
to the humblest homes in Germany.
There are Id, -Four Minute Men"
in SO of our sovereign states including
our own beloved Delaware and they
are a mighty and potent force in de-
velOping the spirit of patriotism and
determination of the folk back home
to back up the boys in the trenches
and those manning our battle-ships to
help defeat our enemy. They have
spoken in behalf of the Red Cross.
and its noble work; labored zealously
for the Liberty Loan; have urged our
people generally to conserve food. anC
prevent waste in all lines; and this
week are giving consolation to many
sore hearts of fond parents by telling
them of the provisions made by the
Y. M. C. A., the Knights of Columbus
and other organizations to safeguard
the morals of the boys in Canton
ments, etc. All honor to our loca
speakers, Rev. George C. Williams
Rev. Thomas Getz Hill, Charles H
LeFevre, Esq, and Hon. L. Irving
Handy. They are performing loya
and patriotic service and we should al
cooperate with them to the fulles
extent in csrrying out the purposes o
the Government in fighting this wa
to a successful conclusion.
''Then conquer we must
When our cause it is just.
Let this be our motto,
In God is our trust. :"
Thanking you for publishing thi
letter, Sincerely yours, J. Edwi
Hoffecker, Local Chairman, Fou
Minute Men.
Smyrna times., 1917-11-14
FORMER SMYRNA GIRL A BRIDE
Miss Rebecca Collins Daughter of Rev.
Vaughan S. Collins Weds j. D. EstIlI

Miss Rebecca Collins Daughter of Rev.
Vaughan S. Collins Weds j. D. EstIll
Miss Rebecca Collins. daughter of
Rev. DR.. and Mrs. Vaughn S. Collins,
formerly of Smyrna, but now of
Salisbury. Md, and John Dice Estill,
of Wilmington, son of MIR. and Mrs.
John Floyd Estill, of Lewisburg, w.
Va, were married at noon on Satur-
day at the home of the brides parents
at Salisbury, Md. The bride, who
was unattended wore a charming
afternoon gown of blue velvet with
an old rose hat and a corsage bouquet
OF viOlets and sweetheart roses. The
Rev. DIR. Collins, father of the bride,
officiated. DR.. Collins is super inten-
dent of the Salisbury district of the
Methodist Episcopal Church. Follow
ing the ceremony a wedding break
fast was served, after which Mr.. and
Mrs. Estill went to Wilmington where
they will spend several weeks. Mr..
Estill, who has been employed by the
Atlas Powder Company, has resigned
his POSITION with the company and has
enlisted with the aviation section of
the Signal Corps and expects to go in
to service about the first of next
month. Mr.. Estill is a grandson Of
the Rev. John Dice Estill of the Meth
odist Episcopal Church, South.
Smyrna times., 1917-11-14
INDUSTRIAL ACCIDENT BOARD
Harry Mayer of Dover for Kent County
S. D. Townsend, Jr., for New Cas-
tie and Voliey M. Murray, Sussex

hurry "dIST OI OON6T lot NSHt OOunlH
S. D. Townsend, Jr., for New Cas-
tie and Voliey M. Murray, Sussex
Governor Townsend at Dover last
week announced the appointment of
the members of the Industrial Acct
dent Board for the State, under the
Workmen's Compensation Law passed
by the last Legislature. The men
named by the Governor to comprise
the new board are: Sylvester D.
Townsend, Jr., of Wilmington, New
Castle County; Harry Mayer, of
Dover, Kent County; Volley M. Muir
ray, of SelbyVille. Sussex County. OF
the appointees, Mr.. Mayer is Dem
ocrat and Mr.. Townsend and Mr.. Muir
ray are Republicans. Mr.. Townsend
is lawyer, former city solicitor of
Wilmington, and author of the bill.
MIR. Mayer is a former mayor of
Dover. MIR. Murray is a former re-
ceiver of taxes of Sussex County.
Each member of the board will re-
ceive a salary of 81, 500 year. The
Board is empowered to name a sec
retary at 50, 500 year. Governor
Townsend, in making the appoint
ments, stated that he felt the interests
of the public would be fully protected
by the above named board. The new
law goes into effect January l, but
the Governor felt that the board
should have an opportunity to arrange
all its preliminaries. Mr.. Townsend
is appointed for two years, Mr.. Mayer
for four years and Mr.. Murray for six
years. Their successors will be ap-
pointed for six-year terms. The
Workmen's Compensation Law pro-
vides schedule of awards that shall
be paid to workmen injured in tie
course of employment, based on their
wages and the nature of the injury.
An appeal to the judges of Superior
Court without the Intervention of a
jury, can be taken from any award
by the Industrial Accident Board.
Smyrna times., 1917-11-14
VERMILLION PROPERTY SOLD

Three Dwellings on Main, Street Pur-
chased by George D. Wright
At the public sale of the Mrs. Ver-
million property on Main street Satur-
day afternoon, conducted by George
M. Jones, attorney, three dwellings
on Main street and one on Fisher
street were bid in by George D.
Wright for $1O4O.OO. The property
is situated between Wright's Garage
(old Taylor Shops) and Barwick's
Horse Exchange. 1t is understood
that Mr.. Wright will tear them down
in the spring and build two bungalows.
Smyrna times., 1917-11-14
MARTIN LUTHER DAY AT CLUB

Smyrna Club Women Hear Fine Pro-
gram in Charge Mrs. L. M. Price
Last Friday was MARTIN Luther"
day at the Twentieth Century Club.
Program in charge of Mrs. L. M.
Price. Music. Luther's grand old
hymn. "a Mighty Fortress is Our
Cod; selected readings from "A
Popular Life of Martin Luther, (by
Elsie SingmasteT), Mrs. L. M. Price
and others; Music, Cradle song of
Martin Luther. Louise Williams {;
Music, The Star Spangled ! Banner.
Mrs. F. F. Evans, chairman of Lit
erature, will have charge next Friday.
Miss Agnes Arnold, of Washington,
D. c., will have paper. Cor. Sec.
Smyrna times., 1917-11-14
NEXT SUNDAY AT ASeURY

Rev. G. c. Williams Will Preach a
Sermon of Special Interest
The subject of the sermon for next
Sunday morning at Asbury Methodist
Episcopal Church will be "Shall
America be Christian or Pagan?" In
his announcements last Sunday the
pastor referred to this sermon as one
be wished all his people to hear. 1t
is to have a patriotic tone and a large
audience is expected. The Sunday
School at 2 p. M, Epworth League
at 6 45 pm, preaching by the pastor
at 7.30 p. m.
Smyrna times., 1917-11-14
CLOSE GAME OF BASKET BALL
Dover Defeats Smyrna High School
Team in Last Few Minutes of Play

Dover Defeats Smyrna High School
Team in Last Few Minutes of Play
The fast Dover Basket Ball quintet
came to Smyrna Friday night and de-
feated the Smyrna High School Basket
Ball team in the last few minutes of
play. The Smyrna boys completely
outclassed their opponents the first
part of the game. but due to little
practice they were not able to hold
their fast pace till the end. The boys
are going to have a great team and
will win their share of games. This
Friday night Middletown is expected
to play here. The lineup was as fol-
lows: Smyrna-VanHorn, f; Turner,
f; Ennis. c; Hall. G; David, G.
Dover-Hughes, f; Cole. f; Walker,
c; Hartnett, C; Weynant, G; Work
man, G. Referee, Bell. Dover won
by score of % to 10.
Smyrna times., 1917-11-14
FIsHERmANs LUCK HAS A FINE

VA Stokesburry Arrested Afterward
Engaged by Game Warden to Save Bass
BY the washing away of the mill
uam and gates at the Hoffecker Mill
nOftn OF Cheswold many bushels of fish
including game and food fish placed in
'ae pond by the Delaware State Game
And Fish Commission, were left
stranded in the pond with but little
water W. A. Stokesbury. a fisher
man' OF Smyrna, was given the priv
"ege OF taking the fish in the pond,
Ou' IN SO doing he overlooked the
p'U'i'lons of the law relative to game
uSn which are to be taken alive and
raceo IN some other pond. For his
,'i'ure TO observe this law Mr.. Stokes
T.Fy T.'; was arrested by Game Warden
'iana and taken before Magistrate
sues sues OF Smyrna, who imposed a
1ue winch was paid. Mr.. Stokesbury
was afterWard arranged with to take
i.om the pond fish not protected by
. .a"' out all game fish he was required
,aSe alive and by order of the Game
os u l'sn Commission deposit in some
''uer pond in the county.
Smyrna times., 1917-11-14
COMPLETE CONCRETE ROAD
EAST COMMERCE STREET
or,oN OF s8l FEET BEGINNING
~uoNROvlA AVENUE READY
..,,,bs Omen to the Travelling Public
W." - Monday-Cost the Town Over
saooo-Meeting of the Council

Meeting of the Counc"
=, meeting of Smyrna Town
I'll Friday evening, the first since
CVa wv 9stb of September. President
porrolds and all the members OF
Conncil were present. 1t was re-
ortod that Fred Schwatka, of Town
Iord the contractor for building the
' ad IN east Commerce street from
wonrovia w. avenue toward town limits
h.d completed his work and that said
.oad would be opened to the public
nsrt Monday. AS it is the first ex-
no,iment of Town Council with a solid
concrete roadbed, the work of Mr..
C.bwatka will be watched with a
r,.at deal of interest and how it will
1,itbstand the frosts and thaws of the
,oming winter and spring will largely
Sonend whether Town Council will
,ontinup with concrete. The section
bnilt is 881 feet long and will cost
the town approximately $4,000. A
oood road is especially needed at this
mint as the roadbed had been low and
the drainage hard to contend with.
Now that the road is built solid and
the grade raised considerably. Council
will order a shoulder of crushed stone
m each side, divert the course of the
bitches away from the new road and
improve the walk to the Landing
along this stretch.
Coal Situation at Plant is Serious
Secretary H. B. Grieves, who is
also chairman of the Light and Water
Committee, reported there was only
about % tons of coal on hand, less
than a months supply. He revie" ed
his efforts to make a contract for the
coming year with the Keystone Coal
& Coke Company, the concern that
hss been supplying Smyrna for more
than fifteen years and that he had
either written to or personally called
up dozen or more different coal deal
ers. Failing to get any promise for
Immediate or regular deliveries he
took the situation up with Fuel Ad.
ministratOr Ten Weeges and his Kent
County assistant H. p. Hall. They
promised to DO all they could, in fact
succeeded in getting one carload un'
der way. 1t is hoped the situation
will be relieved for should the plant
run out, the whole town would b.
without light and water unless private
corporations and individuals came t,
the help of Council and supplied wha
they had on hand to keep the plant il
operation.
Street Name Signs Being Put Up
Frank Morris who was recent,
given the Job to paint street nam
signs and to put them up at street in
tersections, has finished making ther
and already has a number of the sign
up. The work will be completed a
fast as possible. 1t is also understoo
be will put up the numbers at RESI-
dences, the numbers to comply wit
the official chart made by Secretar
GfleVes. Cummins E Speakman was
on motion of Council, given a waite
rent rate of $25. 90 year for supply
ing town water to Belmont Hal
Council adjourned after receiving tt
reports of Alderman H. S. Anthor
and Chief of Police l.. R. Cdchra
and allowing a big hatch of accun
ulated bills.
Smyrna times., 1917-11-14

Horace David Buys Tschudv Property
Horace T. David has purchased from
the Tschudy estate the property corner
of Commerce and Delaware streets
and will fit it up for a home and gar
age for himself. He contemplates a
marked improvement at this corner.
Smyrna times., 1917-11-14
e9rs Stables to Recnna caran,

o@rs Stables to Become Garage
!. w. J. Doughten, the auto machinist,
D '9 = purchased of the estate of Cyrus
b.o, bSears the old Smyrna House stables
80 80 u tne pOstoffice and will convert
e into garage. Possession March
The gazette-times. [volume] (Heppner, Or.) 1912-1925, 1917-03-15
/. /, HOFFMAN, REFLECT.
Ed EXALTED RULER

H. II. Hoffman, superintendent of
Heppner schools. was for the third
consecutive time elected to the posi-
tion of Exalted Ruler of Heppner
Lodge, No. 35S, Benevolent and Pro-
tective Order of Elks at their regular
meeting last Thursday evening
This signal honor conferred upon
Prof. Hoffman by the lodge has been
due to the excellent manner in which
he has maintained the executive
chair of the lodge, the great work
done by the lodge and especially the
big growth made during the past
year.
The membership of Heppner Lodge
No. 1858 is now near 300. With such
a membership and its loyal support to
the Exalted Ruler, the Lodge looks
forward to a bright future. 1t is not
unlikely that the move to build
lodge home will be taken up soon
and by next fall something really
done. At least this is the hope Of
the Exalted Ruler as he has express
ed 1t.
Other officers elected were: DR..
H. T. Allison, Esteemed Leading
Knight; DR.. R. j. Vaughan, Esteem
ed Loyal Knight; Harold Cohn, Es-
teemed Lecturing Knight and w.
Prewitt Cox, secretary.
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COLLEGE BOYS GIVE
FINE ENTERTAINMENT
Willamette L. SOngsters Uphold Glee
Club Standard Established by
Former Entertainments.

The willamette University Glee
Club did not receive the hearing in
Heppner Wednesday evening that the
quality of their entertainment enti-
tied them to, nor did the audience re-
spond to the excellently presented
numbers as they should have. Howev-
er those who appreciate good music
and good, clean comedy do not regret
their attendance and sincerely hope
Willamette will send their Club our
way again next year.
The program was divided into two
parts, the first part opening with sew
eral selections by the Club In the
ensemble numbers the Club showed
rare musical talent and reflected very
favorably upon the work of their di-
rector, DR.. Frank Wilbur Chase, Dean
of the School of Music.
The piano solo by Miss Hocken-
smith, the club accompanist, and the
baritone solo by Mr. Archie H. Smith
were both of high order, the latter
being exceptionally fine. Although
only a sophomore in the school of
music, Mr.. Smith possesses voice
of extraordinary range and power,
and his solos were greatly appreciat-
ed
The Ventriloquist and Squirrel
Food were two comedy numbers
which took very we'll, and proved that
the Heppner audience was better able
to appreciate comedy than good mu-
sic.
The Imperial quartette Is one of
the best we have ever heard in COM
pany with a college organization and
they were called back repeatedly. The
readings by Harry Joseph Bowers and
Gus Anderson were excellent, the for
mer giving two serious readings that
fell not far short of bringing tears to
the eyes. Mr. Anderson's readings
were in a lighter wen but were
equally enjoyed.
AS happy combination of high
class music and clean comedy, the
Willamette U. Glee Club entertain
ments are nearly ideal The organ
ization is on very extensive tour
which takes them as far north as Spo-
kane, east to Boise and south to
Bend. There are twenty in the par
ty. travelling in their own car, and the
trip will cover a period of six weeks.
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In Portland Hospital.

j. E. Berwick, engineer on the
branch, entered hospital in Port
land on Monday and was operated on
that evening for the removal of part
of the mastoid bone. From reports
received here late last evening, Mr..
Berwick is in very critical condi-
ton and little hope is entertained
for his recovery. He underwent a
similar operation a good many years
ago which was not, however, as Sc
we're as this one. Mr.. Berwick is in
splendid physical condition otherwise,
and it is hoped by his friends here
that owing to this fact he may be
able to weather the storm and pull
through. He is accompanied by his
wife.
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TO MEET
ON MARCH 24TH
Efforts Will Be Put Forth to Build
ElevatOr-MOney Is Being
Raised.

All farmers interested in the ele-
vator which it is proposed to build in
this city, will meet at the court house
in Heppner again on Saturday, March
oath to discuss this elevator subject
and raise the balance of the funds
necessary to start immediate opera
tions.
1t Is the desire of the committee
from the Farmers Union to have not
only those interested in the elevator
to attend this meeting, but all farm
ers who raise wheat and do any ship
ping whatever. 1t is believed that
any farmer who is forced to buy
sacks each year, cannot help but be
interested in building an elevator in
this city.
The finance committee has been
working, but owing to the inclem-
ency of the weather, has not been
able to see the large number of far
mers that it desires to see. 1t is
hoped for this reason, if for no other,
that the meeting on Saturday, March
gath, will bring out a representative
gathering Of the farmers tributary
to this city
Progressive farmers here, and
thprn ara hut -four pnp proprocci,ros
feel that the elevator is bound to
come sooner or later and the sooner
the better. Instant action is one of
the big arguments in favor of the
grain elevator. for it is such an ack-
nowledged success over the sack
method that there can be no excuse
in longer continuing a useless ana
much costlier expense.
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Bert Palmateer and Fred Ely, also
couple of young ladies, made a
business trip to the county seat Sat-
urday. Nothing like getting ac-
quainted with the county seat officers.
Bert.
Ye scribe lost the exhaust whistle
off his jitney last Sunday, somewhere
between lone and Lexington. Finder
will confer great favor by notifying
Box 115, lone.
J. E. Higgs and the Big Boob at
Benders' store made a business and
pleasure trip to Heppner last Sun
day in the latter's jitney.
Andrew Carlson, who lives in Port
land, came in on Tuesday and went
out with his son, C. E., where he will
visit for some time.
Work has started in full blast on
the Bert Mason building and before a
great while We will have fine struc-
tuT0 TO look at.
]. T. Knappenberg and wife went
up to Heppner last Sunday evening
and attended church there.
Frank Hopkins made business
and pleasure trip to Arlington last
returning Monday:
Miss Marie Cason, of Heppner
spent few days in lone visiting with
relatives and friends.
Frank Cronan is enjoying a visit
from his sister and her children who
are up from Portland.
Irvine Doak spent Sunday in Lex
ington at the home of his brother.
Frank Hall and Peanut Dan jitney-
ed up to Heppner last Monday.
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CAR SHORTAGE IS
GETTING SERIOUS
Local Warehouses Are Pretty Well
Filled And Little Wheat Is Be-
ing Shipped Out.-Lexing-
ton Warehouses Contain
100000 Sacks.

up TO date Morrow county has not
suffered groltly from the effects of
the car shortage, but indications
point to a serious situation before
many months, or even weeks unless
some relief comes making it possible
for shippers to get cars.
There are 100000 sacks of wheat
In the Lexington warehouses, large
part OF which is now awaiting ship
ment," said w. G. Scott of that city
in discussing the situation with a re-
preventative of the Gazette-Times."
Unless some relief comes, making it
possible for this grain to be moved
then the situation as confronting the
warehousemen in Lexington will in
deed be a serious one." Mr.. Scott
said that very little wheat had been
SHIPPED from Lexington in several
weeks, and that it will require at
least 135 or 140 cars to move the
wheat. There still remains unsold in
the Lexington warehouses, about 2O,-.
600 sacks according to Mr.. Scott.
If the present situation continues,
| would not be surprised to find the
next harvest rolling around with
large portion of the crop still in
the warehouses and then the pro-
blem of storing the grain will be even
more serious" concluded Mr.. Scott.
1t was necessary during the past
season, to pile thousands of sacks of
grain on the ground at Lexington, for
the want of storage room in the
warehouses. Unless cars become
more plentiful for shipping purposes
soon, 1t can easily be seen what the
results will be.
What is true of Lexington per-
tains to every big shipping station on
the branch line, but more in parti-
cular does it apply to Heppner. At
the present time, the local warehous-
es are pretty we'll filled and it will
only be matter of weeks now un-
til another one of Morrow county's
big crops will be rolling in. This is
the wool crop. 1t takes some room
to store million and half or two mil
lion pounds of wool. The local ware
houses will indeed present congest-
ed appearance.
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Adding Class Room.

For the accommodation of the fast
growing class of young people at
the Sunday school of the Federated
church, new class room is being
built. This class is in charge of Mrs.
Berwick and has greatly outgrown it's
present surroundings and, is still on
the increase. Mrs. Berwick is a
teacher of high order and has made
her class very attractive to the young
people of the city and it is now the
largest organization of this nature
in the county. Mrs. c. E. Woodson
is credited with being the moving
spirit in making the new classroom
possible.
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Phelps.

Phelps.
Finance-W. p. Mahoney, Nj. d.
Clark and,J. F. Vaughn.
Publicity-Arthur Crawford, s. A.
Pattison and Oscar Borg.
City and County-Frank Gillian,
]. ]. Nys and j. A. Waters.
Streets and Roads-Jeff Jones,
Albert Bowker and ]. F. Vaughn.
Membership-N. E. Winnard, VIM.
Haylor and Geo. Aiken.
Railroads and Transportation-E.
D. Brown, Sam Hughes and M. L.
Case.
Trade and Promotion-A. NJ.
Phelps, Jas. Thomson and DR.. R. j.
Vaughan.
Entertainment-R. J. Vaughan,
Harry Duncan and S. w. Spencer.
The committee appointed at the
last meeting to raise funds for carry
ing on the work of the Club were not
ready to report at this meeting and
were granted further time.
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TELEPHONE COMPANY
TO HAVE NEW OFFICE

A representative of the Pacific
States Telegraph and Telephone Com
pany was in Heppner Saturday and
closed up contract and lease with
Frank Roberts for a new telephone
building. Work on the structure will
begin shortly and the Office will be
16 X 80 feet and built of concrete.
The new structure goes up just i'm
mediately west of the Roberts build
ing on Willow, street, will be built
entirely according to plans furnished
by the company and when completed
will be such telephone quarters as
the whole community will be pround
of. Mr.. Roberts will also construct
a new home for the Gazette Times
which will connect up with this tele-
phone building and make quarters for
this paper for its Office and mechani-
cal departments such as have never
been enjoyed by any newspaper in
the county. OF this we will have
more to say later, however.