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The gazette-times. [volume] (Heppner, Or.) 1912-1925, 1917-05-03
THE WAR BOND ISSUE.

The eefc of the 81 OO0O00O00 loan will undoubtedly be
stimulated in respects There doubt whatever but
that the issue will be tremendous and largely
subscribed That of will prove encouraging and will
promote confidence Then the bulk of this huge will be
spent at home for supplies Of all Sorts benettng many indus
tries and ferng through many channels Of trade By issue
the nstament plan initiation will be kept down to mini
though for minerals metals and products OF the same
high prices must be expected the continues Our farm
er oo of good prces the activities induced by
by at end At the time it will hard
be prudent to overlook the effect of withdrawing such vast
sums from the ordinary channels of investment Eventually
this whole must be taken out OF profits and savings that
would otherwise go largely into enterprises The prospect
of billions of bonds being placed the
market in comparatively few months is factor that cannot be
ignored-From the Clews Review.
The government should take drastic to deal with
the spectators who ugg with the foods of the nation in such
la time as this Reports from the large cities show that nves
gatos have found where these human sharks have boarded
foosus very roofs of their huge warehouses in order
boost prices unheard of heights These worse
than egn spies and enemies for they taking advantages
Of the American privileges offered them And the poor
sume forced to the limit to meet the demands of the spec
uato1 The food shortage bad enough, without having
added artificial means to run the price higher
Curry county stands conspcuousy the only county
in the state refusing to call special election for June At
toey General Brown preparing to issue mandamus proceed
ngs against them in the supreme court 1t quite likely that
the people of Curry county will have opportunity to at least
register their wishes in regard to the road bonding
Curry county maintains that they not able to bear the add
expense of the election and that the road bond measure will
in way effect that county.
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County sheriff George McDuee has received letter from
Governor Whycombe in regard to taking census OF this
countys strength affected by the conscrpton bill
1t is likely that all the necessary data will be secured by our
sheriff with the aid of volunteers and the method used will be
along the lines general election Every man will be
expected to do his duty
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The healthy condition Of Heppners financial constitution
reflected in the of bank, and new out
side capital which is becoming interested here. We already
have established reputation being OF the few towns
in the State of sze with bank having deposits Of over
million dollars.
The little city of Lexington is getting in the limeght as
having the only posoce in the county which the Amer
flag does not fly Let hope if such rumor is true that
cold Glory will be waving Uncle Sans recruiting
station in the Wheat Center
The gazette-times. [volume] (Heppner, Or.) 1912-1925, 1917-05-03

The little city of Lexington is getting in the limegh
having the only postoce in the county which the Amer
flag does not fly Let hope such rumo is rue that
Od Glory" will be waving Uncle Sans recruiting
station in the Wheat Center.
The gazette-times. [volume] (Heppner, Or.) 1912-1925, 1917-05-03

The healthy condition of Heppners financial constitution
is reflected in the announcement of bank and out
side capital which is becoming interested here We already
have established reputation being Of the few towns
in the State of size with bank having deposits OF over
million dollars
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1917-03-17
Bridge Club Entertained.

Miss Louise Weaver entertained
the Bridge club Saturday afternoon
at her home on College street. Five
tables were arranged for the game.
A salad course with sandwiches and
ripe olives were served. Nareissi
blossoms and ferns made the decora-
tions. Miss Sidna Farrar was pre-
sented with the favor which was a
dainty lingerie piece. The guests
were Misses Sidna Farrar. Lillian
and Edith Roger, Margaret Kemble,
Clara Boyd, Harlan Miller, Lucille
Harding, Elsa Graham. Helen Du-
Bose. Rainey Harrison, Margaret
Watson. Margaret Edwards. Jennie
Kenner. and Winnie Mccartney, and
Mesdames J.. d. kirven, Blair Kerr,
Sam Showers, James Cumby, Robert
Phillips.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1917-03-17
Honor Pastors Birthday.

K, The members of the Training class
of the Central Presbyterian church
honored their pastor on his birthday
last Tuesday by giving him a dinner
at the Presbyterian manse on Main
street. Mrs. Hogan with artistic
touch decorated the table before
the ladies arrived. ~centering the
table with a basket of spring violets.
Pink and green minis added TO the
color tone OF the decorations. Each
member OF the class took her fayo-
rite dish and the dinner was a SPLEEN
did one. The members included
Mesdames J. w. Beck, O. II. Chap
man, Harris Mcintosh, G w. McWhir-
ter, Dennis Newton and Misses Kate
Lancaster. Clara Sullivan. and Hat
tie Payne. Raymond Newton and
Allene Chapman were the juvenile
guests.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1917-03-17
Noted Public Render Here.

Friends and students of Trinity
University including club women en-
joyed a rare treat Friday afternoon
when Dr.. Phideilis Rice Of Boston
visited the University and gave A
complimentary reading. Or. Rice is
a brother Of DR.. Bernard l.. Rice Of
Dallas, who was q resident fer a year.
in our own city, He is president Of
the Rice School OF the Spoken Word.
located at Aiartha's Vineyard island
on the coast Of Massachusetts. He
is a member of the summer facultv
of the Leland Powers school of FIX
preston.
DIR. Rice is on an annual lecture
tour and Mr.. Bradley of the pub
lie speaking department of Trinity
University, always on the alert for
some talent that wrH interest his
department, counted himself fort,-
nate to secure Or. Rice, who was en-
route from San Antonio 10 Dallas
and spared two hours OF his time In
q complimentary reading to Trinity
students. Wisely Or. Rice So ected
'"fhe Tanning Of the Shrew" for hi,
afternoon entertainment That ninth
full farce comedy of s~hakespeare's
was presented in a new light. and
Shakespearean lovers had a new in
aisht into the impulsiye and invinci.
bic Katherine. Or. Rice divided the
reading into three parts. "the WOO.
Ing" the wedding and "the II m
ing" His spleudi1 expression and
character d%elineation gave a distinct
individuality TO each character. His
voice changes with his emotions un-
I'll he seems to run The gamut al
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1917-03-17
Grcat sonrano s.nger COMING.

Miss Augusta Bates Of Trinity
University has secured an esIs, Sc
ment with Miss Nay Peterson, one
|of the most famous soprano myers
in America. and she VIII appear il
tie auditorium OF Trinity University
Saturday, March S4th. In All af:er-
noon program. The proceeds Sai
be given to the oratorieal associa-
ton. Miss Peterson's father was an
evangelist, and her talent was dis
covered when a mere child, when
she accompanied her father in his
campaigns, playing and singing in
his services. When she was left
alone, after her fathers death, she
went to Chicago to study music. By
reason Of a remarkable voice and
unusual ability she made money
enough to make her way to Paris,
and there she was accorded great
distinction, being one Of a few Am
erican prima donnas that has APP
peared in the Opera comique in
Paris.
BY reason of energy, sacrifice and
determination, she came under Che
notice Of Jean de Reske and then her
name was made. BY his helm she
secured q great deal of salon sing
ing in Paris Miss Peterson is only
singing in the big cities of Texas,
and it is only because of personal re-
lations to Trinity University that W.
shall have the opportunity of hear.
ing her in Waxahaehie, On her re-
turn to New York Miss Peterson has
engagements to sing for the V%ictrola
Newspapers throughout Texas have
given Miss Peterson most compli-
meatary notices.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1917-03-17
Business Women's Rally.

One of the interesting features
OF the ~evangelistic campaign being
waged in the city now by the Rev.
j. l.. Brown and assistants was the
Business Women's rally. which was
held in the dining room and gym
naseum of the new First Presbyte-
rian church last Wednesday evening.
Invitations included only the busi-
ness women or the city, and 1t was
a revelation TO the business women
TO find SO many co-workers in our
little city. 1t was a real pleasure to
members OF the church to christen
the new building in such q delight
full service. The dining room was
ornamented in large baskets of vio-
lets and hyacinths. Luxuriant ferns
and geraniums also gave an at
tractiye floral touch. Mrs. w. L.
Shiye as chairman of the Woman,s
committee made q few remarks and
then introduced Mrs. Hanna. to
whom she gave the credit for the
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1917-03-17
Matrons' Club Entertained.

Mrs. Clayton A%lderdice was hos
tess Tuesday to the members of the
Matrons' club. entertaining at her
pretty country home north OF the
city on the Rocket pike. The guests
included Mesdames Robert Phillips,
Verne Roberts. Lee Lasswell, Willie
Todd. NJ. Middleton and Talmage
Newton. A lovely dinner was served
at the noon hour.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1917-03-17
Honors March Bride.

Mrs. Will Hines honored Mrs.
Sam Showers. a March bride, with an
elaborate luncheon last Saturday.
The soft tints Of sweet peas made an
attractive floral scheme. The man
tie and buffet In the dining room
held crystal bowls OF sweet peas. and
crystal holders tied with pink tulle
supported pink candles. The lun-
cheon table wal set with q crochet
set including the center piece and
doilias. A large white basket In the
center or the table held sweet peas
aud ferns. and the blossoms and
fern fronds were scattered about the
edge or the center cloth. -Four crys-
til sticks holding pink tapers we're
On the corners. Place cards were the
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1917-03-17
WaxahacIiie Bible Club.

Questions for Thursday, March
%, Study XII, the life OF Jesus up
to the last week, according to Mat
thew:
/. What are the peeuliarities OF
Matthew's gospel?
Q. Beginning with verse is, tell
about the birth of Jesus. Who APP
pears inquiring for Jesus soon after
his birth?
3. Who were these magicians2
What did King Hsred do? What
cid Herod think Of the Mes 5iah?
4. What is jeremiah 31.15 and
what does 1t nleaaf Why does this
tragedy in Bethlehem remind the
author OF the passage In jeremiah?
5. Compare verse Z with Luke
ST and tell rhe difference. What
is said of verse Is? Compare Mat
thew As with Luke 40.
6. What are the main divisions
in Matthew? Read carefully first,
second and third subdivisions.
Z. Why does Jesus avoid popular
ity? Who wished to attach himself
to Jesus band OF disciples? Why?
s. What does verse 2 mean?
9. Compare Matthew S:28-34 and
Mark SLIGO and give an account OF
each.
10. Read Matthew Oils. What
is the parallel? What is the paraI-
lei to Matthew 9.8-13? Tell about it.
II. What is the parallel to Mat
thew 9:14-27? Whieh chapter has
no parallel in Mark?
II. Compare Matthew and Mark
in Matthew $685.. Which account
do you like better?
13. What is the 4th subdivision?
Tell about it.
IA. What is the 5th subdivision?
What are the leading points?
Is. What is Matthew 11:2-6? Does
John here begin to doubt the Mes
slahship of Jesus? Why?
1G. Read Matthew S:7-f3 and
from this does it seem Jesus had
failed to meet John the Baptist's
ideals?
II. Who was Johns faYorite
Messianic prophet2 What is Isaiah
GIL?
IS. Where was John the Baptist
now? What were these messengers
to do?
IS. In Matthew 11:7-15 what
does Jesus say of John the Baptist?
20. How had John been criti-
cised? How is the humblest MEM
Der of the new order superior to this
greatest man of the old order?
FL. Read Matthew 11tl6 through
1921 and be able to answer ques-
tons.
%. How do the rabbits explain
Jesus power? What characteristics
of Matthew appear in verse 1915?
23. study 9Th and 7th subdi-
visions and be able to answer ques-
tions.
"a. Study carefully the second
main division OF the gospel.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1917-03-17

movement. Mrs. Hanna, who has
charge OF the woman's work for
the evangelistic party. told OF the
motive and plan for such q meet
irg. and how such campaigns had
been successfully organized in other
cities. Mrs. Hanna then introduc-
ed Mr.. Guice. who is an ordained
minister aud gospel singer. He gave
tho principal address of the even
ing on .The Plan Of Salvation.
Ills talk was full or inspiration to
business women. and their part IN
the salvation of oilers. Following
the talks refreshments of salad. hot
chocolate, sandwiches and potato
chips were served. Violets we're
used as plate favors- About one
hundred business women were
present. The event proved a great
success and much enthusiasm was
manifested concerning a permanent
organization for Waxahaehie bust
ness women. Mrs. j. L. Brown Of
Sloan Springs, Ark. wife of the
evangelist, was among the guests.
The ladies who served and assisted
II entertaining were Mesdames w.
Il Shive. Quincy Getzendaner, ]. r.
Mayhem. O. II. Chapman, G. w. Nc
Whittier, Arson Cole. Roger b. Ken
nedy. T. @. cneatham. Muncey
Campbell, Charley Teutsch, Jack
Williams, n. d. McCombs. D. b.
Bell. p. G. Weaver, NJ. E. Coleman,
j.. p. Kirsh, and ". X. Ward.
After the social session the women
formed line and marched to the
tabernacle where they heard A
splendid sermon on a Lost Christ"
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1917-03-17

Mrs, j.. A. Hanna, director Of wo-
mans work for The eyangelistic
campaign, Will give a talk to high
school girls Tuesday afternoon al
4 O'Clock at the Central Presbyterian
church 1t is urged that all the
girls attend. Mrs. Hanna has proven
herself an efficient leader in wo-
mans affairs, and this feature OF
tae campaign has been very much
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1917-03-17
Nafnan.s Endeaxnr.

The Woman's Endeayor Of the
Main Street Christian church will
meet III regular session Monday at
4 o'clock in the church parlors. Ey-
cry member is urged to be present
ard give their best efforts 10 this
work.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1917-03-17

expression. His encore offering was
a composition Of his brothers. ""rhe
starm, That number was given
With impressive power and dignity.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1917-03-17
appreciated

Mrs. E. II. Griffin is spsnal
few days in Dallas with nVl 8
Mrs. BealI. who has been Z
Park hotel for several nioa'A''
Beall has been in feeble asa4
some time and is IN Dallas =
zeal treatment.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1917-03-17
Complimentary Party.

MTS. w. -. eHlNIldlutu
with an afternoon bridge party
Saturday, honoring Mrs. Lloyd Rain
water of Morrilton, Ark, the guest
OF her sister. Mrs. s. E. Fowler,
and Mrs. " d. Sanders of Harring-
ton. n. NJ, the guest OF her sister,
Mrs. T. F. Thompson. Spring bios
sons made the decorations. Blue
bird designs were used for the score
cards, and the mint holders were
tiny blue birds. Mrs. Schector of
New York and Mrs. Henry Phillips
OF Denton We're the out of town
guests. The honor guests were favor
ed with silk hose and Mrs. Horton
was favored with a dainty lingerie
piece. A salad and ice course
served. Guests included Mrs. Lloyd
Rainwater of Morrilton, Ark. Mrs.
". D. Sanders of Harrington, N. NJ,
Mesdames s. f. Fowler, T. F. Thomp-
on. Henry Phillips of Denton, Ralph
Getzendaner, Will Hines, Harris
Watson. Joe Cohn, Schector OF New
York. Horton, Joe Erwin, Charley
Penn, Sid Turner, Pick Hardin.
Misses yerna Erwin and Alice Ad-
kisson.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1917-03-17
Birthday Party Given.

Nj. and Mrs. Will Bell entertain
ed with a birthday dinner Monday
at their home, inviting their friends
to celebrate Mr.. Bells fiftieth birth
day anniversary. The center piece
wa q jardiniere filled with modest
spring yiolets. The table appoint
ments were handsome linen. and cut
glass pieces. Guests we're Mr.. and
Mrs. w. O. Bell, Mr.. and Mrs. Tom
Hagler, Mr.. and Mrs. Jim Wheat,
Olsen and Miss Euzela Bass. A tur-
key dinner was served. followed by
hot chocolate and angel food.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1917-03-17
Will Meet Monday.

The Woman's Auxiliary of the
First Presbyterian church will meet
Monday afternoon at the church, at
three o'clock.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1917-03-17
Distinguished Hostess at Hotel
Rogers.

Since our beautiful Hotel Rogers
was completed four years ago Waxa-
hachie has entertained some promi-
nent guests there, but a distinction
Of unusual recognition brought that
hostelry into special fame this weel,
when Miss Ida NJ. Tarbell, noted
lecturer and magazine writer, enter
tanned at Hotel Rogers, honoring
the members of the Davenny Quin-
.ette. which was presented at Sims
library Thursday night under tho
auspices of the Waxahaehie Lyceum
course. Miss Tarbell is one of the
most noted ONE lecturers on the
American platform, a writer of re-
niarkable force and contributes to
the leading magazines of this coun-
try. Miss Tarbell met the Davenny
Quintet when engaged in Chautau-
qua work last summer, and when
she reached Dallas she heard that
they We're TO give a concert in
Waxahachie. She came with them
here and honored them with a
dinner party Thursday evening at
the Rogers. The table was laid in
exquisite linen with a center piece
of pink and white carnations. The
guests included Mr.. and Mrs. Louis
Caten of Pittsburgh. Pa.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1917-03-17
Mrs. Buie of Ell Paso Entertains

The following invitations were
sent out last week by Mrs. w. J. Buie
to her FL Paso friends: Il want
you for my guest Saturday after
noon, March II, from 2 to 5, in
honor of the ssth anniversary of
my mother. We are planning an old
time singing bee. Come and bring
your favorite song. Wen sing it
for you. Mrs. w. j. Buie, 1881
Kentucky venue No presents"
Mrs. Buie's mother, Mrs. Clark, is
well remembered to Waxahachie peo-
pie, she having lived with Mrs. Buie
much of the time when they were
residents here.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1917-03-17

Miss Estelle Dunlap w. :.
guest Of Mrs. Dan Nhai.oI \
queens Pageant at the roy !
stock show last Saturday
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1917-03-17

Distinguished Visitor Here.
Miss Mary George White OF Balti-
more Ia In the city this week and is
the guest OF her relative, DR.. w. b.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1917-03-17
~ Ms MaEsas MIddiesoA GA Phone an.

little Dutch girls attached to the
water glasses. The chair Of the guest
OF honor was designated BY d large
pink maline bow. Mrs. Showers
was very attractive In . light blue
embroidered broadcloth, with navy
blue straw hat and boots to match
her costume. Mrs. Fowler wore q
gold Georgette costume with gold
lace hat. Mrs. Lloyd Rainwater Of
Morrilton. Ark, wore an American
beauty charmeuse with hat to
match. Five courses were served
which included an oyster cocktail
dinner course. salad course, Ice and
cake, followed BY black coffee
Places we're marked for Mrs. Sam
showers, Mrs. s. q. Fowler, Mrs.
Lloyd Rainwater Of Morrilton, Ark,
Miss verna Erwin. Miss = +. Whip
pie. Mrs. Will Hines.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1917-03-17
Marriage ut Mansfield.


Raymond Fleming OF New Orleans
and Miss Elna Harrison Of Mans
field were married Sunday afternoon
at the home Of the bride in Mans.
field. the Rev. Reece. pastor OF the
Baptist church. officiating. The
bride wore a travelling suit OF mus
tard brown with hat and shoes tc
match. Raymond Fleming is the
son Of Mr.. and Mrs. Jim Fleming Of
Waxahachie. He Is a graduate Of
Trinity university. was very popular
as a student when in college. He is
now in the advertising department
o. the New Orleans Picaune. The
bride and groom were both students
OF Trinity and their began
there. They left Immediately fol
their home In New Orleans.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1917-03-17
BAY View Club Meets.

The Bay View club met Thurs
day afternoon at Sims library. Mrs
Nv. G.. Lomax was elected delegate
tc the second district federation
which meets at Cleburne In April.
Miss IVY Cheatham was made all
ternate. The club voted TO disband
until after the revival meetings.
Mrs. Roger Kennedy led the lesson
on Landscape Art Mrs. T. O.
Cheatham read q fine paper on
Noted Landscape Paintings
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1917-03-17

Ferguson, on Main street. Miss
White Is SEM out by the National
Student Volunteer association from
the New York office. Her visit to
waxahachie was to address the
student body OF Trinity university,
Tuesday morning at chapel hour Miss
White gave . splendid address, her
subject being World Citizenship
and Service. The chief theme OF
her talk was the opportunity that
college men and women have to help
war stricken Europe and its suffer
ing humanity. Miss White Is q
graduate Of Goucher college OF Baiti-
more.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1917-05-11

The beautiful memorial to Mary
Baker Eddy. the Dscoverer and Found
er OF Christian Science. has been
turned over to The Christian Science
Board of Directors by Ebert s. Bar
low of New York City who held the
contract for its construction.
The memorial. which is at Mt. Au-
kurn cemetery, Cambridge. Mass. has
required over a year and half to
complete. The fund for its construc-
ton, amounting to over $4,000. was
erst announced by the directors in
June, 1911, and was some time ago
fully subscribed. These contributions
have been made as expressions OF
sentiment by Christian Scientists
throughout the world.
The site on which the memorial Is
located 10 not only one OF great nat
ural beauty. but on account Of its
trade has rendered possible q more
picturesque and interesting treatment
architecturally than would be posi-
bic ON a perfect level lot. The plot,
which 10 approximately so feet square,
slopes gradually from the level OF
the roadway to the lake with drop
Of about ten feet. The memorial con-
sists Of . circular open colonnade Of
eight columns. resting upon stylo-
bate Of three steps. surrounded on the
front by . circular platform slightly
above the natural grade from which
platform double fiioht Of stems leads
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1917-05-11
FIFTEEN YEARS AGO
Items OF Interest Taken from the Siftings of Thi
Corresponding Week Fifteen Years Ago

Bonds for.sl6,oOO had been voted
for the addition TO the school house.
David Ellis had returned from
Wales. Miss Elisa had re manned
in Wales taking a course in music.
James E. Bowden had resigned
a. su superintendent of the Stanley.
His decision came as genuine
surprise and was received with
sincere regret.
The first picnicers of the season
had gone TO Bear creek. Those
who enjoyed the day were Misses
Wayne LYON, Lettie Robins, Cora
Lamb, May Oliver; Messrs. Ira
and Harry Comstock, Lee Shelp
and Walter Archer.
About $1,000 were to be ex-
pended on the three days Fourth
Of July celebration being plan ned E.
Bert Cute, Sam Brouthers, H. L.
Robinson and r. r. Graham CON-
prised the executive committee.
F. A. Moss was appointed chair
man of the com mittee on trans
portarion. r. &. Bonney was
chairman of the committee on ad
vertising.