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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-10-22

Mrs. Fitzsimmons, who was with her
husband during his Illness. suffered
nervous breakdown last Thursday. and
for a time ii was believed her condi
ton was dangerous, but she soon re-
covered and resumed her vigil at his
bedside.
Bob was a great fighter. and a good
husband" said Mrs. Fitzs.mmons. He
worked hard in the theatrical circuit
and I believe the exposure between the
acts and the draughts that blew
through the wings caused his Illness.
Robert. jr.. son OF the dead pugulist.
expected to arrive here from New York
today.
Gamely Fights for Life.
Fighting Bob" lived up to his nick
name and ring reputation almost to
the end. He refused to admit defeat
even after physicians had given up
hope.
Fitzsimmons always was referred to
as an Australian because 1t was there
that he started his ring career, but he
was born In Helsten, Cornwall, Eng
land. June 4. 1862. His parents. how
ever. soon moved to New Zealand.
Fitzsimmons started work in his IA
theirs blacksmith shop. and at the age
of eighteen gained fame for his dex-
terity in swinging heavy hammer and
fashioaia& of horseshoes. 1t was said
he could shape two while others made
one.
Naturally athletic Fitzsimmons en-
gagged in all kinds of sports. Before
taking up boxing he was a hammer
thrower and long distance runner. His
speed and endurance were so marvellous
that he was given to hunting kanga-
roos afoot. The former champions
ring career began as the winner of a
lightweight competition promoted by
lem Mace. at Timara, New Zealand. in
1880. He defeated four men, knocking
out three of them. and thus became the
amateur champion of the country.
The next year he defended his hon
ors. defeating five opponents in one
pight.
Continues Work at Forge.
Fitzsimmons continued at the forge
Tor the next six or seven years. but
was always ready to fight. After fight
ing three battles with Jim Hall, then
regarded as the middleweight cham
pion of Australia, Fttzsinnmons came to
America in 1890. He was one of the
Gghtest men to win the heavyweight
championship. He rarely weighed more
than 155 pounds when in condition and
gave away as much as fifty pounds to
some opponents. Fitzsimmons won the
world heavyweight title on March II.
1897, when he defeated James J. Cor
bett IN the fourteenth round of their
memorable battle at Carson City. Ne
rada- He stopped Corbett with his
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-10-22

The spectators received a freeze
during the world series. owners Hemp
stead and Comiskey fought them TO a
finish.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-10-22

Janowski and Jaffe have signed an
agreement for a ten game match for
5000 side. Whether or not the French
champion is yielding the odds Of five
games is not clear from the informa-
ton at hand.
The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1917-06-14

Miss Ella Fisher, sister of Mrs.
George, Graber, and a friend, Miss
Huld Munson, came Sunday from Port
land and will visit here during the
strawberry season.
Mrs. Melvin Woodburn, of Portland,
spent the week end at the home of Mrs.
j. w. Davis. Also Miss Nellie Davis
and c. c. Piper, of The Dalles.
Miss Grace Regnell is intending to
mouth, Ore. Miss Grace will teach
this coming school year.
The school board of Barrett school
held meeting last Thursday evening
and have elected their teachers for the
coming school year. Principal, Mr..
Connell. Grade teachers are Mrs. Ro-
berg, Miss Lillian Brock, Miss Sheri-
dan. East Barrett, Mrs. W. W. Rod
well.
Frank Mcfarland was up from Port
land last Thursday on business and
looking'over the ranches.
d. A. Perry has leased the place on
Riorden hill known as the Kellogg 4
Marquis ranch, where he is busy put
ting in crops.
The Current Events club met last
Tuesday at the home of Mrs. E. j..
Nicholson, quite number of invited
guests being present. After the dis
cussions on current events given by
the members, it was voted that as the
10 cents a month from each member
for Belgian reliet was not needed any
more, each would continue giving the
10 cents and the money raised would
be given to the Red Cross work in
Hood River. A very fine musical
program was given, Mrs. Will Eby be-
ing in charge. The hostess, assisted
by Misses Ruth Berry and Ruth Mich
olson, served dainty refreshments. The
next meeting is to be called whenever
suitable, by the president.
The annual school meeting of Bar
rett district will be held at the West
Barrett school house Monday, June Is,
at p. m.
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FRANKTON.

Warren Miller is having his house
and barn wired and will soon be enjoy
ing the benefits of an up to date light
system.
We will gamble that Dan Malaer has
the finest spud patch in the valley.
The road supervisors and a crew of
men are repairing the Ruthton hill
road. 1t is going to be in so much
better shape when finished that we
will soon forget that it ever was bad.
Clarence Carnes, who has been up at
Boise, Ida., for some time, returned
home last Sunday.
The Four Leaf Clover club held an
other of their fine entertainments last
Thursday afternoon at the home of
Mrs. d. c. Garrabrant on the High
way.
1t has been a long time coming, but
we are enjoying it now that it is really
here. What? Strawberries and cream.
Anyone doubling that the auto has
come to stay has but to take a trip
over the Highway any one of these fine
days. Even the poor old horses are
giving up in dispair. 1t is reported
that one or two committed suicide on
the Ruthton hill last week.
County School Superintendent Glib
son was calling on the Frankton school
children one day last week in the IN
terest of school gardening and other
industrial work. This is time we'll
spent by Mr.. Gibson and the school
children should meet him more than
half way.
After long and very severe illness
Emeline Coates, we are glad to note,
is coming back to health again. 1t was
a close call and recovery is slow.
The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1917-06-14
MOUNT HOOD.

Mrs. Ella May Jones returned from
Hood River Tuesday.
George Hanel and Tom Hopper were
Hood River visitors Tuesday.
Mr.. Knapp has gone to Dee to work
in the MILL
Miss Susie Emry, of Hood River, is
visiting Mrs. Marjorie Ertle at the
George Barr home this week.
The bonfire social given by the Park
dale and Mount Hood Endeavor socie-
ties last Thursday evening was we'll
attended and everybody reported a
good time.
Children's day will be observed by
the Sunday school next Sunday morn
ing at 10 O'Clock. Mr.. Boldly will
preach at II o'clock, following the pro-
gram.
The Parent-Teacher Association will
give social at the school house Fri
day night. Everybody come.
The Misses Alma Kitchel and GLADYS
Aubert spent Sunday with L.. F. Hanel
and family at Neil creek.
Roy Henson, of Welches, Ore., came
up Thursday to visit his sister, Mrs.
Robert Leasure. He returned Satur-
day accompanied by Mrs. Leasure, who
will visit for a couple of weeks, and
Douglas Leasure, who will spend the
summer there working on the range.
Dave Cooper, Jr., went to Hood Riv-
er Saturday night, returning Sunday.
Stanley Walters and Floyd Hess, who
are working on the Long Prairie ranger
trail, spent Sunday with their families.
The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1917-06-14
PARKDALE.

Mr.. Sherrard, of the forest service,
was up from Portland Friday.
A. M. Kelly was business visitor
to Portland last week.
Miss Alma Candee entertained a
number of her school friends at pic
mic Friday. Those who were present
were: Mildred Van Nuys, Florence
Craven, Milicent Goodlander, Gladys
Morton, Halle Puddy and Edith Mey-
ers.
]. F. Thompson has purchased new
Overland.
Mr.. and Mrs. Bob Samples spent
Friday evening with Mr.. and Mrs. j.
M. Demmon.
Jess Hutson has gone to American
Lake. where he will go into training.
Mr.. Hutson expects to leave for
France in few weeks.
Roy Howells was Hood River vis-
itor Tuesday and Wednesday.
w. W. Clark was a business visitor
in Portland the past week.
The Ladies' Aid met Wednesday af-
ternoon at the church.
Mr.. Stewart and wife are here from
Portland and are living in the Rule
house. Mr.. Stewart is locating pool
room and lunch counter in the building
known as the Barber shop. Addition
to the building is being made.
W. l.. Tallman was "a business visit
or at Hood River Saturday.
Orville Thompson left for Marmot
Monday, where he will work in the
employ of the forest service.
Ed Kile spent Sunday at home from
the Lower Valley.
The dance given by the grange in
Sheldrake's hall Friday night was we'll
attended, about 100 or more being pres
ent. A number of young folks were
up from Dee and also from Hood River.
A number of the Endeavor and
friends attended the bonfire social at
Mount Hood Thursday night. They all
report good time.
The Parent-Teacher Association is
giving social Friday evening, June Is,
at the Mount Hood school house. Ev-
eryone is invited.
The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1917-06-14
DEE

Wendell l. Kirby, prominent
rancher and sheep man OF this locality,
returned Monday from The Dalles,
where he made arrangements tc bring
here within a few weeks a large num-
Der of sheep to be placed on ranges of
the Oregon Lumber Co. in this vicin.
ity. These sheep, which will approx
mate 5000, will be divided into three
bands and will be shipped from eastern
Oregon points to Dee as rapidly as they
are shorn. 1t is understood they will
come principally from Baker, Redmond
and Shaniko districts While at The
Dalles Mr.. Kirby, who is an expert
enced sheep man, made arrangements
for number of sheep herders, who.
with their pack and saddle horses, will
arrive soon. Quite few Indian ponies
will be utilized, these animals being
thoroughly seasoned, mosquito-proof
and able to subsist themselves on the
range.
Mrs. Clara Dobbin, Miss Louise Hal.
vorsen and A. W. Stone, of Hood Riv-
er, and Robert Good, of The Dalles.
were guests at the Edgar ranch SUM-
day.
Mr.. and Mrs. E. E. Gould, of Odell,
and Mr.. and Mrs. Sherman Laffertv. of
Dee Flat, enjoyed picnic party at the
DEVILS Punch Bowl Sunday.
Mrs. E. E. Doane and daughter, Dor.
othy of Belmont, spent several davs
visiting at the Whitley ranch last
week.
The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1917-06-14

Clara Thomson and Bernice Melon
aid gave Pyre shower in honor of
Mrs. Gladys Dennison at the Thomson
home last Thursday afternoon. Twen-
ty were present.
Monday, June Is, the regular school
meeting will be held at the schoolhouse.
A new director and clerk will be elect
ed.
Louise jenkins, from Hood River.
was guest of her aunt, Mrs. E. Z.
Lage last Thursday.
The first session of the summer school
which began last Thursday, was great
success and promises we'll for all that
is to follow, judging from reports.
Mrs. Mabel Lage has eight assistants
under her supervision Thirty-six schol-
ars were in attendance.
There will be regular services at the
church next Sunday. The special num-
Der last Sunday morning was a nice
solo by Mrs. Alice Ham, of Spokane,
who is visiting her parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. J. Z. Andrews.
A Red Cross dance will be given al
Grange hall Thursday, this, evening
under the auspices of the grange.
The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1917-06-14
CASCADE LOUIS.

The Stevenson ferry boat ran away
over the falls and sunk below the locks
early Thursday morning of last week.
Fortunately no one was aboard.
The four weeks meetings held by
the Misses Jamison and Anderson came
to close last Sunday evening.
W. M. Lane, the railroad agent, has
taken layoff for three months.
j. R. Jenkins has quit the employ of
the government and accepted a position
with the Wind River Lumber Co., at
double the pay.
Mr.. Cole, an employe of the Wind
River Lumber Co., is also a local
preacher and will preach to US each
Sunday evening hereafter.
Mrs. C. A. Hutchins took the train
Saturday for Dufur for visit with
friends.
The Wind River Lumber Co. has
changed its payday from the fifth to
the 10th day of each month.
Mrs. R. W. States and daughter
came over from Stevenson Sunday af-
ternoon to call upon Mrs. A. 0. Adams.
They were great friends in Elmira, N.
Y, many years ago.
Rev. Eugene Burr delivered most
excellent discourse Sunday evening at
the M. E. church. Subject, From
Whence to Where" Every person in
town should have heard him.
We are still having April weather.
The river is slowly going down. The
Bailey and Dalles City have resumed
their work and making regular trips.
Dance at Bridal Veil Saturday even
ing. Every auto in town went down
loaded to the brim. One five passenger
Dodge carried nine persons. No one
out to church Sunday morning.
Miss Stella Woodward gave a party
at the hall Saturday afternoon and
evening. All the kids in town were
present and had great time.
Not a Stacker in Cascade Locks.
Every young man who should, did reg
lister last Monday, SO of them.
Only three slinkers in town who do
not want good roads.
M. Lewis is the new railroad agent.
He takes the place of W. M. Lane for
awhile.
Prof. Alvin has secured situation
as bookkeeper for Youmans & Simpson
near Stevenson, Wash.
Born-To Mr.. and Mrs. |. Routon, a
son
1t is reported and in the Portland
papers, that Mrs. Edna Belville is
married again, but we have not yet
seen the man.
Overcoats and ladies' winter cloaks
are still the order of the day.
R. S. Shelley is shining around in
his brand new Ford.
J. H. Dunlap and family left Friday
for their new home at Little, Wash.
We understand Mr.. Dunlap has pur-
chased half interest in mill at Lit
tie.
L. G. Pierce and Charley Malley
have quit their jobs at the mill and
follow ]. H. Dunlap to Little, Wash.
Thad Glazier has built an addition to
his garage. Business is booming with
Thad.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. Hershheimer, from
La Crosse, Wis, are spending a few
weeks with their daughter, Mrs. J. S.
Strasberger.
Miss Bessie Hendrick is home from
Redmond, where she has been teaching
the past nine months. Bessie is look
ing fine.
j. H. Fretwell is on the sick list.
He went to st. Vincent's hospital at
Portland last Saturday.
The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1917-06-14

Mrs. Floyd Nichols. of Corvallis, who
formerly taught school here. spent sew
eral days last week visiting her many
friends here. She left Saturday for
The Dalles for several weeks visit
with her parents.
Mr.. and Mrs. George Howard, Mr..
and Mrs. Dooley and Mr.. and Mrs.
Quincy, all of Portland, motored up
from that city Sunday for brief visit
at the Collins ranch. The entire party
formed picnic party at the DEVILS
Punch Bowl, and after flying trip to
Parkdale started on the return trip to
Portland.
Miss Milrded Emmett returned last
week from Eugene, where she has been
attending college.
Homer Eccles, of Salt Lake, arrived
Friday for an extended visit at the
home of Mr.. and Mrs. Miles A. Rom
ney, Jr.
r. A. Collins, accompanied by Mrs.
Collins, motored to Hood River Thurs
day on business connected with the
Red Cross Chapter, of which Mr.. Col
Inns is committeeman. 1t is under
stood that Hood River county's quota
toward the mammoth Red Cross drive,
planned for the week of June l8 to 25,
will be $4,000 and Mr.. Collins will have
charge locally of the collection of con-
tributed products, such as apples,
Strawberries, beans, bales of hay, etc.
These products will be turned over to
the fruit buying agencies in Hood Riv-
er, which in turn will deliver the pro-
ceeds to the state or national organiza-
ion of the Red Cross society for equip
ment> of base hospitals and other nec-
essary war adjuncts.
With Earl Dunbar at the wheel, Mr..
and Mrs. Ford, of this community, and
Mr.. and Mrs. E. w. Dunbar. of Odell,
motored to Portland Sunday over the
Columbia Highway. Mesdames Dun.
bar and Ford continued from Portland
to Astoria, where they are delegates
to the state grange meeting.
Local society folk to the number of
28 attended the opening dance of the
new grange hall at Parkdale Friday
night, many of them not reaching
home until sun-up. A highly enjoyable
affair is reported.
In honor of their guests, Mrs. Ragn.
valid Naess, of Seattle, and Merritt
Mason, of Brookfield, Mo-, Mr.. and
Mrs. John R. Edgar gave delightful
party Monday evening.
The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1917-06-14
PINE GROVE

Mrs. VIM. Kennedy and son, Will
burt, from Vancouver, were recent
callers at the home of Mr.. and Mrs. j.
o. Mark.
Mrs. Allen Clark Ordway has re-
turned to her home at Vancouver, af-
ter spending several days with her
aunt, Mrs. A. P. Slade.
Harry Mills came up from Salem
last Thursday for visit with his
brother, Waldo, and family, leaving
Sunday for The Dalles, where he will
engage in business for the summer.
Mrs. Isaac Jetfries and her friend,
Mrs. Constable, are attending the rose
festival in Portland and will visit
friends before returning.
Mr.. and Mrs. S. R. Mcdonald were
guests of Elmer House on a pleasure
trip over the Highway last Friday.
Young Elmer House and Kingsley
Roberts accompanied the party. The
latter went for the purpose of buying
baseball equipment for the Upstream.
ers, who will practice on the school
grounds every Tuesday afternoon.
Mrs. E. C. Newham is entertaining
two young friends from Pendleton this
week.
DR.. Davis, of Newberg, is visiting
his mother, Mrs. Johanna Davis, for a
few days.
Fred Hennegan and family, from
Morrow, are visiting at the home of
his sister, Mrs. Bessie johnson.
Mrs. Howard Shoemaker and baby
were visitors at the home of her moth
er, Mrs. James Malloy Saturday and
Sunday.
Mrs. George Riddell arrived from
California last Sunday morning for a
visit with her daughter, Mrss E. E.
Lage, and family.
Howard Blackman and Cecil Thrane
returned from their bicycle trip last
Saturday evening.
Mr.. and Mrs. Percy Laraway and
daughter. Adah, with two sisters of
Mrs. Laraway went to Portland Satur-
day over the Highway.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. B. Davis entertained
at dinner Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Bliss Clark and sister,
IplSICGs went W IUTIldIu Iil6 latter
part of the week. The latter will
spend a few days visiting friends be-
fore returning home.
Perry Wells is a recent purchaser of
a Ford.
Mrs. Gertrude Linville returned to
her home in Condor Tuesday.
j. H. Gaone. from Portland, was in
the vicinity last week attending to his
orchard interests on the Kollas ranch.
The Williamson sisters, from Port
land, will have high class entertain.
ment at grange hall under the auspices
of the grange the last Saturday of the
month
The Red Cross society will meet with
Mrs. +. H. Blackman Friday afternoon
of this week.
A. |. Mason and family went to Ort-
ley Sunday to visit friends.
The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1917-06-14
TROUT LAKE.

j. E. Reynolds, proprietor of Gu Ter
Hotel, is putting in marked improve
ments this year. Refurnishing to some
extent; painting the outside and re-
pairing the building generally. He is
also about to build cement swimming
pool which will add materially to the
attractions of the hotel.
Quite a number from here went to
Husum Pioneer day. Several carloads
of young people went down for the
dance in the evening. All report a
good time.
The water users of the Trout Lake
Irrigation & Power Company ditch are
doing some substantial repairing.
Monte Mapes and ]. R. Hunter have
purchased an auto truck.
We understand Mrs. Billings has
opened Mountain Brook Inn again for
the summer.
Geo. Depue was up from Husum Sat-
urday.
Our church has a new coat of paint.
]. E. Burdett, of Oregon, made short
visit here lately to look after his hay
land interests.
The dance at Thode's hall Saturday
evening was well patronized.
The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1917-06-14
BELMONT.

Mrs. Marvin Crafts and small daugh-
ter came Saturday for visit with her
mother, Mrs. Robert Jones. and fam
lily. Mrs. Crafts home is in Walla
Walla, Wn.
Miss Verna Adnod terminated her
visit to her uncle and aunt, Mr.. and
Mrs. Harry Duval and left Thursday
for her home in Portland.
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dlers. This is the same company that
for forty weeks took New York Hip
podrome fans by storm. The Tyrole-
ans are exclusively Swiss and are be-
yond doubt the greatest yodlers ever
assembled in one company. The sing
ing of the hunting songs, pastoral songs
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-10-07
CARNEGIE LIBRARY WILL CIRCULATE SIXTY
THOUSAND BOOKS THIS YEAR., IS ESTIMATE
'usa Intensely Practical Says Lbraran War Books Are
in Great Demand Increased Work Demands Additional
Help; Red Cross Makes Use Of Cubrooms.

replied. aside from the great cir
culation OF war books. the greatest
call we have now is for works along
the line of useful arts and science,
such as books on chemistry. electri-
cal engineering painting. architec-
ture, gas engines and the like.
Z course. the demand for hc-
tion is always large and our calls for
class OF literature remains nor
nal.
We are supplying every new book
on the present war as fast az II ap-
pears and have added many OF these
this year We arc averaging an ad-
dition to the library at present Of ono
hundred books week
The value of the library to the city
is shown by the growth OF the nuIs
her Of borrowers. which has Increased
two hundred with the past year and
the are now over seven thousand bor-
Towers listed who are regular patrons.
This means virtually a hook for every
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TULSA DAILY WORLD, SUNDAY, OCTOBER 7, 1917

obtained anywhere In the city for less
than this sum.
At a late meeting Of the trustees OF
the library. Roland Hunter was elected
a. a member Of the book committee 70
fill the vacancy made by the death OF
w. s. Barrett.
The trustees of the library are q. r.
Mccullough. PRESIDENT Dan Davtsson.
vice president Mira William Miller
Ross. secretary. Mrs. Lee Clinton. Mrs.
l.. ], Martin and w. T. Brady.
Miss McGlenn, who Is an expert
enced librarian. is assisted by Miss
Jessie Gend, but another assistant Is
very much needed and It IS likely that
the city commission will provide for
one next year.
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Rcd Cross Saves.
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