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East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1917-10-24
SOCIAL o(S51 u
- PERSONAL 49, ~

en-, Mrs, Hamilton reading paper on
the history of Paris, Mrs, Lampkin a
PAPER on general conditions in France
and Mrs. Burton paper on the Red
Cross. Several enjoyable musical
numbers and readings added charm
to the affair, the numbers being as
follows song. Loves Golden Dream
Mrs. Lampkin; reading. John Jen-
kins' Son Mrs. Straub; reading, The
Close of Day" Mrs. Rowland, and a
reading The Ghost Of Goshen by
Mrs. J. NJ. Cook, A dainty three
course luncheon concluded the after
noon. The next meeting OF the club
viii be held on November 18th with
Mrs. Lampkin as hostess.
The Busy Bees met yesterday aft
erncon with AIRS, Y. d. Hobbs and en-
joyed delightful session. Following
the regular order of business and so
cial hour delicious two course
luncheon was served. Those present
other than club members were Mrs.
Robert Brown. Mrs. Nellie Park, Mrs.
Anna Dunn, Mrs. H. ID. Smith, Mrs
Cummings Mrs. Anna Hicks. Mrs.
Krehbiel and Mrs. w. T. Norton of
Portland. Vivid autumn leaves forms
ec a lovely decoration.
At a meeting Of the Girls National
Honor Guard held in the council
chamber of the city hall last evening.
Miss Lola Rogers was chosen leader
for the coming wear. Miss Arlie Rou-
amin vice president Miss Gladys
Smith. secretary. Miss Norma Alloway
treasurer and Miss Madeline Burgess
scrseant-at-arms A committee to as
sist in the Liberty Bond campaisn
was also appointed. 1t includes Miss
Madeline Burgess. Miss Mary Phelps
Miss Genevieve Phelps. Miss Alberta
Miss Rose Ross. Miss Quin-
daro Wilcox. Miss Evelyn Sommer-
vile and Miss Margaret Putnam.
Covers were laid for ten last even
ing at a prettily appointed progressive
dinner for which AIR. and Mrs. r. F.
Chloupek MIR. and Mrs. Westbrooke
Dickson. Mrs. J. II. Sturgis aud Mrs
II. J. Warner were hosts and hostess
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1917-10-24

The Luther League was entertained
at the home Of Mr.. and Mrs. Henry
lcrenzen Monday evening. october
~ An interesting program, includ-
ing pictures OF the life OF Luther,
Neer shown hy Rev. Sprattler and an
Instructive lecture was given in con-
nection with the same by Rev. wuest.
Five new members We're taken in,
making the total Of 40.
Delicious refreshments were serv-
cd and the rest Of the evening was
spent in games.
Sunday, October q, at the German
Lutheran church near Myrick sta
ton, was celebrated the 25th anni-
versary Of the organization of the con-
gregation. Rev. G. L. Sprattler OF
American Falls Idaho. delivered a
Very interesting sermon, and Rev. E.
Wuest also of American Falls assist
ed by Rev. Sprattler conducted the
afternoon services in the English
language. which proved equally as in
teersting as the morning service
a history Of the past 25 wears was
read by the local pastor, Rev. Bias
berg. Several selections We're <en-
dered by the choir 4 bass solo. Der
Cute Hirte7 by H. w. Porter was
sung by Mr.. John Rohwer, Also a
duet. Thou Art Mine and am
Thine" by Charles H Caldwell was
sung by Misses Malinda Eggers and
Rosa Blasberg.
The ladies of the church served
dinner to the visitors and all members
There were about 200 people present
Mrs. J. NJ. Cook was a delightful
hostess yesterday afternoon to the
members Of the Lavender Club at her
home 500 S. Thompson street. A
rrofusion Of white chrysanthemums
made the rooms exceptionally attrac-
tive and provided pretty setting for
tho afternoons program. During the
business session the president appoint
cd a committee Of three. Mrs Row
land. Mrs. Garden and Mrs. Burton
" meet with nr. ", n. MeNary t.
discuss food conservation. An in
teresting program with q stndv ot
France as the general topic was Civ
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1917-10-24
Now Is a Good Time
To Treat Your Catarrh

which infest your blood, and chaser
is by far the most satisfactory treat.
ment for the disease, because il
reaches down to its very roots and
gets at the cause. Write to-day for
full information, and expert medical
advice regarding the treatment of
your own case. Take advantage of
this chance to-day Address Swift
Specific Co., Dept. G Atlanta,
Ga
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1917-10-24
WAR BUDGET OF $4,000. 900.
AMOUNT Fixed On by Board of Bis
hops of Methodist Church

ATLANTIC CITY. n. J.. oct "a
\ war budget of $16,0O0,OO0 annually
for the next five years has been fixed
upon by the board of bishops of the
Methodist church, which began its
semi-annual session here today. The
bishops this week will also consider
the question of larger salaries for pas
tors.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1917-10-24
Mid weather aid treatment.

Don't be misled into thinking that
your Catarrh is gone. The first touch
of winter weather will bring it back
with all its discomforts.
But this is an excellent time to
thoroughly cleanse the blood of the
germs OF Catarrh, and be forever
rid of the troublesome sprays and
douches thar can never cure you.
s. 6. s, the great blood purifier,
searches out the germs OF Catarrh
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1917-10-24
MARINE RECRUITS
QUICK AND EFFICIENT

, PORT ROYAL. S, C., Oct %.
; Although young men training to
, become Soldiers of the Sea" are
. being rushed through their 4
: courses rapidly. they retain eff 4
, cheney throughout. as is shown
= by the record for making and 4
breaking" camp, established by 4
, company of Marine ROCKIES 4
at this station today. The rou 4
tine calls for pitching shelter 4
tents, digging entertainments, Z
mounting guard, cooking dinner, 4
, inspection. the gathering Of
equiument and preparation for
; return. They accomplished the
required task in - minutes.
The previous record was held by
a company of veterans now scrv-
ing in Haiti. Their time was So Z
, 1-2 Minutes.
, . Q . q - Q . 8 Q . 8 3 Q 4
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1917-01-04
PEOPLE OF 2Ol7 May SEE
US OF 1917 AS We Are

For millions of years men have
toiled. loved and fought on this
planet. yet it is for only about
1000 years that we have anything
like a consecutive record of what
has ben going on and the tale
fades out into thin conjecture be-
yond that.
1t is now proposed to erect in
Central Park, New York, a ST.
100000 mausoleum, constructed
with q view to enduring the ero-
sion OF the centuries, in which will
be stored cinema films designed
to inform future generations of
how we live.
This age will leave not only
comprehensive literary remains,
with the vivid illustrations of the
ordinary camera, but will register
itself in shadows of reality 30 &C
curate that eyes which will open
1000 years hence should, with
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1917-01-04

any kind of luck, see us as we are.
Imagine Caesar smiling into the
lens; Cleopatra leaving her barge
with self conscious slaves trying
to act naturally; Alexander re-
viewing his armies on the screen;
Columbus in the court of Isabella,
with a cloes up Of explorer kissing
the royal finger tfpsl
No digging up of burned cities
for future generations Of histor-
ians. We shall all be very, very
dead then, yet 1t must afford the
president, traffic policemen, SOL
diers and sailors and other fix
lures Of the film news thrill of
satisfaction to think that they may
walk, bigger than life, before the
vision Of races not yet evolved
and that the youths of unborn
time will behold and sigh, "Ah,
those were the daysl"
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1917-01-04
FINANCIAL EXPERT SAYS RLD-SCEPTER
NOW IS AMERICAS FOR GOOD and ALL!

mercantile marine There 26444 ships of S47oo46
gross the American shipping registry Our shipyards
built in 1916 e37 vessels of gross tonnage of 324r4
compared with II57 vessels of 22522 TONS 1915 Our
shipyards engaged in building 500 steel ag
gregang 100000 tons Most of the yards working
three shifts per day to out these ships speedily
The railroads have naturally shared in the bountfu pros
perty There little construction but large
expended in beements Gross earnings increased through
out the country.
Foreign is largely carried by of credit
1t is therefore impossible express in the
value OF our annual trading profit 1t is indicated perhaps
relative manner by gold these form the basis of
| all commercial credits
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1917-01-04
Good Year for Railroads.

The present stock of gold in the United States is valued
$a7rsoooooo. as compared with $2o66732,13S in Decem-
ber 1915 This increase in gold stocks will easily support
four times its amount of business credit The increase of the
deposits of banks and savings institutions shows that all classes
IN the community have shared in the golden flood.
In the postal savings banks 100000 persons have
counts amounting to $IoS standing to their credit
This is nearly so per than last years returns nd-
Gated
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1917-01-04

Here are some Of the world famed people who an
swered the call of the grim reaper in 1916 Left to
right, they are:
Earl Kitchener British general in charge of the con-
duct Of the war; Franz josef emperor of Austria and
king Of Hungary and Bohemia; Richard Harding
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1917-01-04

Davis, writer of Gallagher and other stories; ST
Roger Easement, Irish revolutionist.
Center, Inez Milholland Boissevain called eth
most beautiful suffragette"
Again, left to right: Jack London, author of eth
Call of the Wild; John D. Archbold, president of tn
Standard Oil company James J. Hill, builder of tn
Great Northern railroad; Henry James, expatriatet
American novelist.
Below are James Whitcomb Riley, the "Hoosie1
poet" and Hiram Maxim, inventor Of firearms ant
explosives, and cousin of Hudson Maxim.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1917-03-14
FOULkE REELECTED
TO DIRECT SOCIETY
COMBATING PLAGUE

William Dudley Foulke was reflect
ed president Of tho Wayne County
Anti.Tuberculosis society yesterday
afternoon In the annual meeting held
at the MORRISON Reeves library.
Before the election Foulke express
ed the belief that. perhaps. another
person might be chosen who would be
more agreeable to the county commits
sioners He said he was willing to
serve, however. Mrs. Foulke suggest
cd that another member be elected.
'Ts it necessary that the president
OF this body shall be persona grata to
the county commissioners" inquired
DR. Charles s. Bond.
Harmony Should Exist.
The president assured him 1t was
not essential but it might be better
for the cause to have harmony exist.
Ing between the two bodies.
DR.. Bond, Mrs. David w. Dennis,
who Is vice president DR.. l.. F. Ross
and E. NJ. Haas advocated Foulke's re-
election.
Other officers who are. Mrs. Dennis.
Miss Mary A. Stubs, secretary. and A.
D. Gayle. treasurer. were reelected
unanimously.
President Foulke presented three
amendments to the constitution,
which we're adopted.
Treasurer Gayle reported $1,1e2.65
In the treasury. A report on sale OF
Red Cross seals was referred to him
for audit.
Pass Over Nurse Question.
The question OF employing visit
ing nurse was not discussed. This Is
In the hands of a committee and 1t is
understood q nurse is to be employed
soon TO take the place Of Miss Mary
Kennedy.
The executive committee met fol-
lowing the meeting OF members. which
was attended by 13 members. and
chose six physicians for the advisory
board. Five of them, Drs. A. J. Whal-
Ion. A. l.. Bramcamp. l.. F. Ross. 0.
N. Huff Of Fountain City and Dearborn
Of Milton, held over. DR.. Il. c. Denny
was appointed to succeed DR.. Boyd, OF
Cambridge City. who resigned.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1917-03-14
WOMEN! HERE'S ONE
Saye you save p In an hour BY
dry cleaning everything
with gasoline.

Dry cleaning at nome is Just as sim
pie as laundering. Any woman can
clean five dollars worth in fifteen min
utes at little cost by getting from the
drug store two ounces of solvite and
put this in two gallons of gasoline,
where 1t quickly dissolves. Then i'm
merse articles to be cleaned; rub q
little and in few moments the gaso-
line evaporates and the articles look
bright and fresh as new.
You can dry clean silk waists,
dresses, coats, ribbons kid gloves, sat.
in shoes. evening slippers, shawls.
belts. yokes. furs. boas. NUTS. neck
ties, lawns, dimity and chiffon dresses,
draperies, fine laces. lace curtains,
wooden garments, in fact, any and
everything that would be ruined by
soap and water as dry cleaning doesn't
fade. shrink or wrinkle. making press.
ing unnecessary.
Your grocer or any garage will sup
ply the gasoline and you can obtain
tow ounces of solvite at the drug
store, which is simply gasoline soap.
Then q wash boiler or large dishpan
completes your dry cleaning outfit.
Adv.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1917-03-14

ing his house this morning about 8
O'Clock he saw Floyd coming around
the side of the barn, which is q little
west Of the residence. Howard says
that Floyd called to him that one of
his horses was in trouble In the barn.
Howard went to the barn and Floyd
entered the house.
When Howard got into the barn he
heard Mrs. Floyd and his wife scream
ing. Then he heard revolver shots.
Picking up an AZ Howard hurried to
his home. When close to the front
door Floyd stepped out Of the house
and pointed his revolver at Howard,
driving him away. Floyd then return.
ed to the house and killed himself
Howard is a fruit peddler and q man
well thought Of by his neighbors.
Levi Floyd, brother OF the man who
killed himself. has been employed q
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1917-03-14
AFTER WOUNDING
[contlnued From page one.l

nearly half hour before Mrs. How.
ard received medical attention.
Taken to Reid Hospital.
Mrs. Floyd was taken to Reid hos
pital In the police runabout. Mrs.
Howard had received first aid treat
ment from DR.. Huffman. city physic-
ian. she was removed to the hospital
in the police ambulance. She had to
be carried on stretcher nearly two
blocks.
Howard states that Isaac Floyd and
his wife have been living at the home
Of his brother. Levi Floyd. near the
National Automatic Tool company
plant. Isaac Floyd quit his job at the
F. & N. factory yesterday and as q
result he and his wife had a violent
quarrel last night. After Floyd had
retired Mrs. Floyd left the house and
came to the Howard home, arriving
there about / o'clock this morning.
Howard says that as he was leav-
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1917-03-14

atoms which will enable 1t to have its
charter renewed. It will be necessary
to add one extra teacher and add two
extra rooms, one for manual training
and one for domestic science.
1t Is hoped by Whitewater residents
that q new building can be erected to
serve as q central school for all
Franklin township school children.
There are at present, forty students in
the Whitewater high school and there
will be at least fifty pupils In the
high school next year.
The scarcity Of potatoes and all GER
calls throughout the British empire
has caused the English authorities to
urge increased planting the coming
season.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1917-03-14
CHARTERS LOST
rcontlnued From Page one.]

The inspector learned that school
authorities had done all possible to
relieve the congestion but that they
could not build q new school structure
because Of tax limit restrictions and
so he left the charter In force.
The inspector will recommend that
Dublin transfer high school students to
some other corporation. His recon-
mendations are that the grade school
be left as II Ia.
Fair to Carry Out Orders.
There are twenty students in the
Dublin high school. II is said that be-
cause of financial limitations, the
school authorities ahve been unable
to carry out state recommendations
made four years ago.
Whitewater will start Immediately
making plans to carry out recommend
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1917-03-14
number Of years at the American.
Seeding Machine factory.

number Of years at the American,
Seeding Machine factory.
Neighbors say that Isaac Floyd and
his wife have lived In Richmond for
several years except for a short time
the past winter when they resided in
Muncie. They returned to Richmond
about six weeks ago. It Is said that
Mrs. Floyd left her husband last sum.
mer going to Dayton. She finally re-
turned to him after he had threatened
her. 1t Is said.
The Howard home, when the police,
the deputy sheriff and reporters are
rived, resembled q shambles In one
corner Of small room Floyd's body
was sprawled on the floor. Nearby
was Mrs. Howard, also on the floor,
moaning from the excrucfadng pain of
her wounds. The floor was covered
with bloNl, also the walk in front Of
the house.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1917-03-14
THOUGHTS TO THINK
ABOUT

The smiles on your face and
the kind words you have spok-
en- will stay on the earth when
you have gone up to heaven.
Courage never calls for help;
it's your yelping for help that
puts you out Of the ring -
you're whipped when you
whine"
Conscience Is the clock which
tells the time to work and the
time to worship; conscience
controls conduct.
Market your ability-read the
Help Wanted Ads in The Pal
ladium. Some employer Is look
ing for you today. Answer his
advertisement and tell him
where and how to reach you.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1917-03-14
Natures 3 e st
Food Laxative Is

Natures B e st
Food Laxative Is
the bran which makes up
the outer coating of the
whole wheat grain. But
why eat coarse bran cakes
when you can accomplish
the same purpose by eating
Shredded Wheat Biscuit
and at the same time get all
the rich bodybuilding ma
terial in the whole wheat
grain prepared in a digest
IDLE form. A perfect food
just enough proteid to build
healthy muscle, just enough
carbohydrates to supply heat
and energy, just enough
bran to keep the bowels
healthy and active. For
breakfast with milk or
cream, or for any meal
with fruits. Made at MIA
CARA Falls. N. Y.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1917-03-14
POTATOES TAKE DROP

Potatoes were selling for 50 a bush.
Ell In some groceries today. Last
week, spuds were retailing at $40.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-06-30
MANSFIELD DEPOT.
Ten Local Graduates Out of 27 for Town-State Acquires Property Patriotic Sermon Tomorrow

Robert Smith of Warren. Mass ar rived last Friday for his usual aII- summer vacation visit with his grand parents. Mir. and Mrs. Charles w. Thompson.
 Mrs. Mary Durl1ee of Manchester visited her children in this viilag from Thursday of last week to Mon day last Friday she attended the graduating exercises of Mansfield schools at Storrs college. two of her grandsons being among the graduates.
 Had Ten Graduates. This village leads the public schools of the town in graduates from the grammar department having 10 out of a total of 27 from the seven schools: Emma Gergher Ina Green, Gladys Thompson. Sara Wilcox, Freda Wilson. Francis Bowers, Marshall Bowers, Carl Warren
 Miss Marguerite Farrow of New London is visiting her relatives in this Village
 The attendance at services in Dnn- ham Memorial church was greatly in creased last Sunday
 The village school had an enjoyable picnic at The Pines last Tuesday af- ternoon and closed the years work with a cleanfng-up bee Wednesday
 State Acquires Property
 It is reported that Hillside hall <has been acquired by the state to be made part of the institution on the hill.
 Patriotic Sermon.
 Next Sunday morning Rev. F. w. Klein will preach a patriotic sermon After the preaching service the Lord s supper will be observed Sunday school session at 12 m. c E. meeting That Make or Mar. Leader, Mrs. William Reed.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-06-30
MANSFIELD CENTER
Fourth of July to Be Celebrated With Flag Raising and Patriotic Speeches Death of Mrs. Alfred c. Clark.

Plans for the annual Fourth of July celebration are well under way. There is to be a flag raising about 11.30 a. m. near the church, followed by speeches Willimartic will be one of the speak CTS. At 1.3G a lunch of salads, sand Wiches beans. cakes coffee. lemonade and ice cream will i'be served on the cafeteria plan The affair was banned IS usual by -diEertors of the Library association but has been placed under the auspices of the local Red Cross.
 Funeral of Mrs. Alfred c. Clark.
 Mrs Alksah G. Clark, S9, died We'd nesday morning at the home of her sister. AIrs.(Phoebe Hanks. Mrs. Clark had been in failing health for some time, The funeral will be held at the bonne this CSaturdayO afternoon. Rev. E.'P.- Aver and Rev. Leonard Smith officiating: Burial will be in Willi- mantle Cemetery.fs
 . Several Mansfield young people were among the graduates from Willfman- tic schools this week. Miss Grace K. Wyman was graduated from the State Normal school and Stanley Ccrveny from Windham High school.
 School Picnic.
 The Mansfield Center school closed it's year w ednesday. The pupils with their teacher, Miss Marjorie Harris, ceIe ebrated on Thursday with a picnic. Miss Harris left Friday for her home near Me rose, Mass.
 Surprise Visit
 Several local people motored to Hampton Monday evening and spent the evening with Miss Mildred Stone at her home, the affair being a surprise to Miss Stone. Miss Ruth Davoll who has spent the past year in Hampton, is at home with her parents
 Miss Evelyn Avery spent last week with her parents in Hampton
 Miss Florence Oiin has concluded her school duties at AIontviIle and is at her home for the summer vacation.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-06-30
Holland County
UNION
Work for Rel Cross-SaTe Adds to
 Fund by General Subscription.

Work for Red cross-saTe Adds to
 Fund by General Subscription.
 There was large gathering at the hall Saturday evening for Red Cross sale. A good sum was received by the sale Of ice cream and cake and by general subscription.
 fdr. and S.rs. Henry LeningweH Jr and daughter. visited relatives in Morson the first of the week.
 Mir. and Mrs. Harry Palmer of Hartford spent the week end with the latters father. William P. Marcy at the Marcy homestead.
 Mrs. Willard Richards entertained Supday. Rev. ]. P. Booth of Stafford, also Nr. and Mrs. Stephen Tifft and soa. ksrson, of WestfoTd. and their daughter. Mrs. Albert Hammond of Woodsto Valley.
 Mrs. L. NJ Reed and Miss Nellie Burlesor, who have been spending several days at. Mrs. Reeds cottage at VTI1irzs ntic Camp Ground, re- turned 9aturda-
 Miss Mary Scranton is working for Mrs. Joel Reed at Stafford Springs.