The times-herald. [volume] (Burns, Harney County, Or.) 1896-1929, 1918-02-23
COUNTY
PATRIOTISM PLEDGED
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i and Jack Mccarthy greeted the
Ibnch He was entrusted with the
H. of press agent for the Andrews
huntry which was to be visited on
L. return and the party soon sailed
s,t over the fertile Wild Horse Val
hv with its fine roads on the last
Ap of the trip to DEMO which was
kached that evening and where u
&arty welcome awaited. A big
hnce and supper was to come off
Nat night and the people came for
&any miles to take part and add
Heir bit as 1t was u Red Cross
hnefit. The writer found so many
Sd time friends at DEMO that his
me was fully occupied in greetings
htil the dance started. There were
kany others to meet and at an oppor-
a,ne time Mr. Jean Bathrick. chair
ham of the Red Cross Auxiliary at
Aenio, asked attention and introduc-
Il the visitors who addressed the
[eople briefly on their mission. After
his the dance was resumed and the
|eople enjoyed social affair such
l. these people can. 1t was like big
hmily. Everybody knew everybody
Ind the best of felings prevailed. 1t
as inspiring to note the earnest in
lrest and concern OF the people
here in the success of the big war
Ind their sincere desire to help. The
lance and chicken supper resulted
the sum OF $l35.5O for the Red
ross. the total expense was $40
|yeu though one OF the musicians
lbert l.. Bilodeau, came 81 miles to
10 his part toward the success Of the
Iffair. The chicken supper was do
Lated by the people of the vicinity
Ind provisions were brought for
Iiles by the ladies who had been
|sked to contribute. Mr.. and Mrs
lanes Dillon, Mr.. and Mrs. j. Bath
hex, Mr.. and Mrs. Dell Defenbaugh.
Miss Eunice Catlow. who 10 teaching
|ogether with Mrs. Jess Alberson who
generously gave her dining room
nd the hall was also donated by the
elbersons, were among the active
committee in charge OF the entertain
nent. There were other good help
Rrs but the writer did not get the
tatlow had charge of the floor and
lames OF the committee. Edw. j..
but pep" into the crowd.
The following day the party re-
Iurned to Andrews where meeting
Fas held following nice supper pre-
Iared by Mrs Geo. A. Smyth at the
Smyth Hotel which they are now
themselves. Following
Ihis meeting the bunch drove back
Town to Fields a distance of II mil
Fs, in order to get that far on the
Journey the following day as Catlow
Has the destination for noon with a
'hicken dinner prepared and 1t
wasn't the intention to be late. Mr..
md Mrs. Blair took care OF the party
or the night and gave them a good
before leaving the follow
ng morning.
The Benson school house was
cached at 1920 and a fine crowd
vas gathered there for a meeting OF
he North Catlow Progressive Club
md dinner. The visitors were made
Welcome and Immediately the meet
ng was called to order by the acting
PRESIDENT, Mr.. Kochensparger. After
he minutes and routine work OF the
Tub had been attended TO the visi-
ors were invited to address the
Meeting and the purposes of the visit
we're briefly explained and while
afetera luncheon of chicken, salad,
Office and all kinds OF good things
we're dished out the local people got
ogether and named the committee
or Catlow.
This was one of the big surprises
IS OF the trip at the Benson school
Iouse; a more intelligent gathering
# fine men and women could not
'e found anywhere. The school
ouse is modern with late innova-
ions in the line OF heat and ventila-
ion. And the Club, It's objects and
purposes was another revelation.
his community is given mention in
mother story aside from this article.
Diamond was the next objective
'oint and by coming down through
he = Ranch and along the canal TO
he Grain Camp the distance was
hortened by going through the
ields, although Donegan earned his
assage by opening gates. AT Dia-
nond the party found most comfort
bic quarters at the Diamond Hotel
Which is conducted by Mr.. and Mrs.
has. Moore. This is a fine hotel
or the interior and the arcomoda-