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The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1918-09-13
AMERICAN SOLDIERS FOUGHT LIKE
F|ENDS," SAYS BRITISH OFFICER
High Praise Conduct Of Yankees in First Fight Side by Side With
Their British Cousns-Tod to "Kir and They Sure Did
Tha-AusraNans Delighted With Com
rades Prowess at HameI

peeh shot in the leg after a gallant
fight. He was blue-eyed round-faced
youngster who looked strangely out of
place among the older veterans. He
said he was twenty years old, but he
was nothing more than likable boy
with a winning but somewhat wistful,
smile. The correspondent introduced
himself and told the little soldier how
proud everybody was of the Ameri-
cans. The boys lips trembled, but his
eyes frightened.
Are you from America, too?" he
cried, rs he eagerly put out hand.
''Oh, I'm so glad Of that"
He was homesick and hurt and want
| ed comfort from somebody from home.
A friendly cha began and the SOL
der chung desperately to the CORE
spondents hand. Suddenly his eyes
fastened on the correspondents Brit
ish uniform and look of disappoint.
ment came to his face.
you're not q Yankee, are your" ht
asked, and his eyes were moist TIL,
correspondent assured him to the con
trary. Instantly he frightened, an,
throwing his arm over the~correspond
ent's shoulder exclaimed
I'm mighty glad of that. I'm gla
you are Yankee too"
Then he told the story of his part 1
the battle and here Is the way 1t ran
1--WE all were very anxious to d
we'll and we were ready to fight to
finish. We knew there was trouble
for us over there in No Mans Land
None OF our boys cared for that bu
the day before the attack all the mer
Of my company got together ant
shook hands and said good-by, for
you see, we did not know if we SHOULD
meet again.
Signal to Advance.
Il had worked very hard to learr
to be good soldier, for / wanted Il
be a credit to the folks back home.
guess / must have learned some things
for my commander gave me "a of oul
chaps to lead over the top as corporal
And my men fought WELL"
He paused, his face glowing Will
pride, and then continued.
"At midnight Wednesday we wen
forward and laid out in the open wait
ing for the signal to advance. TheI
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1918-09-13

The Maryland staNe industrial acct
dent commission has ruled that where
minors are employed in violatia7 II
the child labor law. and are injured.
they cannot recover compensa lion.
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1918-09-13
CHUMS GO THROUGH LIFE
AND TO DEATH TOGETHER

Easton, Pa.-Chums for years.
Philip Riehl and John Earle
Rausch of Phillipsburg, enlisted
together In the marine corps,
went to the same camp, went
overseas together, and now
comes word that both of them
were killed in the same battle
around Chateau-Thiery.
The gazette-times. [volume] (Heppner, Or.) 1912-1925, 1918-04-18
n. G. Moore and Son Frank Buy
Ranch From Geo. w. Dykstra.

N. G. Moore of Yamhill, Ore, and
his son Frank of this county have
purchased the George Dykstra ranch,
consisting of $50 acres and located
nine miles south of Heppner. They
Will take possession in the fall.
Frank Moore is interested with
his father in farming the old Yoakum
place, about six miles below Hepp-
ner on Willow creek They are
branching out into the cattle busi-
ness and feel fortunate in being able
to secure such place as the Dyk-
stra ranch for running their stock.
Their new ranch is considered a good
combination for farming and stock
raising.
Mr. Dykstra will retire from farm
life. He has been in poor health for
sometime, in fact for the past several
weeks he has been under the care of
a physician and is waning strength
would not permit him to perform
the strenuous duties required on the
ranch. He expects to live on the
place through the summer.
The gazette-times. [volume] (Heppner, Or.) 1912-1925, 1918-04-18
HendricsOn-JOnes.

Two we'll known Heppner young
people were married in Portland last
week when Miss Ina Jones, daughter
of Mr.. and Mrs. JEFF Jones of this
city, became the wife of Ellis Hen
dricson. Although the wedding
was somewhat of surprise at this
time, 1t resulted from a romance
which had Its beginning back in high
school days. Since his graduation
from high school and a technical
school in Oakland, Cal, Mr.. Hen
dricson has been a wireless opera
tor on an oil tanker, running up and
down the coast.
Recently Mr.. Hendricson came
up the Oregon coast and is spending
q few weeks in Portland. He was
met there by his bride-to-be and the
wedding occurred. 1t is understood
that Mr.. Hendricson will soon take
a position on one Of the new ships
recently bVilt at Portland, and 1t is
then expected that Mrs. Hendricson
will return to Heppner for a time at
least
The gazette-times. [volume] (Heppner, Or.) 1912-1925, 1918-04-18
More Men Are Called.

Needing the call for more men,
the local draft board this week sent
out notices to three Morrow county
boys under the selective draft to be
ready for the draft which moves to
the camps in May. Two will go
from this county. The men notified
are Joseph Ernest 10y of lone, Green
McCraw of Richland, Ore, and Thos.
r. Marlatt Of Heppner. This draft
will go to California.
On April % quota Of nine men
will leave Heppner for the training
camp at Camp Lewis. They are:
Royal E. Bebb, Central Point, Ore. !;
Ean Moore. Greensboro, N. c.; Geo.
Thomas Cook. Heppner; Harry Sny-
der. Heppner; Robert ]. Buschke,
Heppner; Roy Scott, Heppner; Loren
Matteson, Heppner; Everitt P. Ritch-
lie, lone; Ernest ]. Hatch, Berch
Creek, Grant County, Ore.; Freder-
ick W. ,3elgard, Stanhcld, Ore; Fa5
l.. McNabb, lone; David B. Wood,
Heppner; Glen McFerrin, Heppner;
Guy McFerrin, Heppner.
The gazette-times. [volume] (Heppner, Or.) 1912-1925, 1918-04-18
FILE APPLICATION WITH
SERVICE COMMISSION

The Heppner Light & Water Com
pany has filed with tht Public Ser
vice Commission of Oregon, an appli.
cation for authority to increase or ad-
just rates.
The application as filed shows the
following:
That 1t is corporation organized
and existing by virtue of the laws of
the state of Oregon.
That its principal place of business
is In Heppner, Oregon, and it is a
public utility engaged in the owner
ship, management, operation and
control of Light Power and Water
works for the production, transmits
sion delivery of Heat, Light, Power
and Water and that as such public
utility it is subject to the provisions
of Chapter 279, of the General Laws
of Oregon for the year 1911.
That under the provisions of Sec
tion n of said chapter 279, of the
general laws Of Oregon for the year
1911, 1t is unlawful for any public
utility within Oregon to demand, COL
lect, or receive a greater compensa-
tion for any service than the charge
fixed on the lowest schedule of rates
for the same service on the first day
of January. 1911.
That on said 1st day of January
1911, it had in effect the following
rates, tolls and charges. (Here list
is attached, and other rates added
since list attached.)
Applicant desires to advance or ad-
just said rates to fair and equitable
rates to produce fair and just pro-
fit upon the capital invested.
That it applies to this commission
for authority or to use its authority
to increase or adjust said rates so
they may be fair and equitable to all
concerned and make it possible for
the company to operate without q
net loss.
Whereas said Heppner Light &
Water Company prays that after due
hearing and investigation said Com
mission make an order granting said
application herein and establish such
rates as 1t may find just and reason
able in the premises.
Dated at Heppner. Oregon, this
18th day Of April, 1918.
HEPPNER LIGHT & WATER CO.,
BY H. V. Gates, President.
Applicant.
Sam E. Van Vactor of Heppner is
attorney for the applicant.
The gazette-times. [volume] (Heppner, Or.) 1912-1925, 1918-04-18
Soldiers May BE Brought Home To
Harvest Crops.

The local draft board and County
Agent Brown have received copies of
a general order recently issued by
Major General Peyton C. Marsh, act
ing chief of staff, regarding the gran
ting of furloughs to boys now in the
training camps in order that they can
c0me home to assist in harvesting
crops.
This will be done under an act of
Congress passed March 16, to aug
ment the agricultural production.
Mr.. Brown, county agent, has num-
Der of applications in his Office and
II anyone has a soldier friend in the
camps that would like to come home
to engage in crop work. the blanks
can be filled out and sent to the ar
my camp commander.
The labor shortage will be greatly
lessened through the aid which the
soldiers will be able to give. How
ever furloughs will be granted for
short periods only, and whenever 1t
appears that the furlough of the en-
listed man will interfere with the
military training or preparation Of
the organization of which he is a
member, the application will be de-
MED. Such furloughs will not be
granted to enlisted men of or above
the grade Of first sergeant, nor will
1t be granted to in an organization
that has been ordered or is in transit
from points of mobilization or train
ing to a port of embarkation. Fur
loughs granted under the order will
be without pay and allowances ex-
cept that enough pay will be retained
in each case to meet allotments In
force on the date of this order, war
risk insurance and Liberty Bonds.
The gazette-times. [volume] (Heppner, Or.) 1912-1925, 1918-04-18
.FORTY.SEvEN MEN
FORM HOME GUARD

Forty seven men have become
members of the Heppner Home Guard
and many more have signifled their
intentions of joining at an early date.
At the regular meeting of the
Guards in the Fair Pavilion following
drill last Monday evening, the report
OF the special committee was read by
Chairman Notson. The committee
had been appointed to confer with
sheriff George McDuffee regarding
the appointment of men to fill the Off
ces temporarily. The following officers
were recommended by the committee
and were elected by the Guards: c..
L. Sweek, judge-advocate; Gay M.
Anderson, secretary to the judge-ad-
vocate; Pat" Crow, major; M. l..
Case, junior grade captain of B COM
pany; T. E. Chidsey, first lieutenant
of A company; 10y M. Turner, first
lieutenant of B company; P. A. An
derson, sergeant A company; ]. L..
Wilkins, sergeant b company; Harry
Duncan, color sergeant. DR.. H. T.
Allison was recommended and elected
to the position of captain of A COM
pany, but declined owing to the fact
that he now holds a commission in
the United States Army and for that
reason could not act.
The regular drill nights are Mon
day and Thursday at 7 o'clock.
The Guards have decided to adopt
a khaki uniform with leggings and
hat and bids have been asked for
from local stores.
The gazette-times. [volume] (Heppner, Or.) 1912-1925, 1918-04-18
Creamery Holds Annual Meeting.

The annual meeting of the stock
holders of the Morrow County Crea-
merry was held in this city on Tues
day evening. About $1,000 worth OF
the total stock was represented and
the election of officers for the ensuing
year was held. Frank Gillian was
elected president of this rapidly
growing concern, W. P. Mahoney was
elected vice president and w. Claude
Cox, now butter maker, was re-elect-
ed to the position of secretary-treas-
urer. These three and ]. J. Wight
man and w. G. McCarty constitute
the board of directors.
The gazette-times. [volume] (Heppner, Or.) 1912-1925, 1918-04-18
MANY New Subscribers To The Gaz-
ette-Times.

During the past week many new
subscribers have been added to the
Gazette-Times list. Mrs. Edith B..
Crawford, trrigon; Carl Peterson,
lone; Gus c. Read, lone; Colonel
John M. Bentley Of Pendleton and
Carl H. Rhea, 626 Aerial Squad, Vir-
ginia, have had their names placed
on our roll Of honor. Renewals Of
the week are Mrs. N. L. Jones, Walla
Walla; J. G. Doherty. Heppner; H.
A. Duncan. Heppner; John Kinsman.
McMinnville; s. A. Wright, Heppner:
lohn J. Keegan. Ontario; John Hea-
ley, Heppner; Mrs. q. Minor. Hepp-
ner; A. Rood. Heppner; Aaron Pc
terson, Eight Mile; John T. McDev-
lit, lone; w. T. Craig. lone; W. o..
Allison, Ukiah and Victor Wigles-
worth, Echo.
The gazette-times. [volume] (Heppner, Or.) 1912-1925, 1918-04-18
Pendleton and Heppner Tie In Shoot

IchuIctOH uHu hcppucT llc III oHOots
Pendleton and Heppner tied in
their shoot at the grounds of the
Heppner Gun Club last Sunday
Each teams score was 116 out of a
possible 1876. The two teams were
matched in the Inland Empire lea
que.
The weather could not have been
much worse than it was Sunday, but
in spite Of that handicap, members
of both teams did some good shoot
ing and the meet was declared sue
cess.
For Pendleton the scores were
made as follows: Dean Shull "a,
Dan Bowman "a, Finis Kirkpatrick
"a, Charley Hamilton 20, and John
McNurlen 90. Heppner's five high
were A. Bowker "a, H. A. Duncan
"a, Ed Adkins 23, s. w. Spencer 2S,
and Dr. McMurdo 90.
For the special trophies that were
awarded, the two teams broke about
even. Thirty two dollars were turned
over to the Red Cross.
The gazette-times. [volume] (Heppner, Or.) 1912-1925, 1918-04-18
OVER THE TOP
IN ONE WEEK
Morrow County Has Exceeded Her
Quota In Bond Drive BY
Thirty Thousand.

Over the top in one week" was
the slogan adopted by the state of
Oregon in the campaign to raise s1S,-
100000 in the Third Liberty Loan
Drive. The slogan was handed down
to each county in the state and Nor
row county came through in flying
colors.
The last report issued by ]. A. Wa
ters, county chairman, showed that
$170,000 had been subscribed by the
people of Morrow county, thereby ex-
ceeding the quota by nearly $4,000.
The campaigning was wound up
with grand rally last Saturday
night in the Opera House. with prom
inent speakers taking part. The
house was packed. The feature Of
the occasion was talk from a re-
turned Canadian soldier, Private Nc
Laren. Private McLaren spoke in
various parts Of the county and was
valuable asset of the local commit
tee in putting the drive over in such
speedy and easy manner.
Hamilton Johnstone of Portland
toured the county, speaking for the
third loan. He paid high ribute to
the people of Morrow county last
Saturday evening and led in the three
cheers for the people who have re-
sponded SO readily to the call from
their country.
Father P. J.O'Rourke delivered an
address and told in a transparent
manner why this country is at war
and told in stirring words the duty of
American citizens in the struggle to
"get the Kaiser"
8. E. Van Vactor, local attorney,
made a plea for the rising genera
tions, showing in plain words what
the lot of future America would be
II under the dominating influence Of
Prussian autocracy.
Singing of patriotic songs by a
chorus, and solos by Miss Zelma En-
gelman of lone and Miss Margaret
O'Rourke of Heppner added rest to
the occasion. Miss Engelman sang
the official Liberty Loan song, Keep
the Home Fires Burning" and show
ed world Of enthusiasm in getting
the audience to Join in singing the
chorus. !
Miss O'Rourke showed her usual
good judgment in selecting her song.
1t was What Kind of An American
Are You?" The words were sang in
a clear manner and the sentiment of
the song could not be better. It
brought down the house.
The gazette-times. [volume] (Heppner, Or.) 1912-1925, 1918-04-18
H, C, Citizens Is Democratic Candi-
date for Sheriff.

H. c. Citizens, Heppner business
man has announced that he will be
a candidate for the democratic nomi-
nation for sheriff of Morrow county
at the May primary election.
Mr.. Citizens is native Oregonian,
having been born in Clackamas coun-
ty. He is an experienced business
man and has made his home in Nor
row county for the last nine years.
In announcing his candidacy he
SAYS, 81 have filed my petition OF can
didacy for sheriff, not because the
Office has come to the man, but be-
cause | want the Office and believe
that | can fill it with credit to myself
and honor to Morrow county. l ex-
pect to make an active campaign and
will try to interview as near as pos
sible, every voter in the county.
The gazette-times. [volume] (Heppner, Or.) 1912-1925, 1918-04-18
Heppner Schools Hold Good Record
In Purchase of Stamps and
RoudS

The schools of Heppner hold a good
record In the purchase Of Liberty
Bonds, War Savings Stamps and
Thrift Stamps, according to the re-
port made by Superintendent H. H.
Hoffman for the week ending April
13. Up to that time the schools had
bought $234S.49 worth of bonds and
stamps.
The gazette-times. [volume] (Heppner, Or.) 1912-1925, 1918-04-18
AUSTRIA CRIES FOR FOOD
Situation More Critical Than at Any
Time During War.

Washington, April 1.-THE eco
nomic situation in Austria is more
critical than at any time since the
war began, according to an official
dispatch today from France. The
Vienna Neue Freie Presse, says the
dispatch, announces that lamentable
scenes alternate each day with tu-
multous ones on the different mar
kets of Vienna, where meat is unpro-
durable.
The Viennese are not able to buy
even the ration of 200 frammes a
week, which is officially allowed
them. At Prague the situation is
still worse.
The gazette-times. [volume] (Heppner, Or.) 1912-1925, 1918-04-18
ALL CANDIDATES HAVE
FILED FOR PRIMARY
State Ring Is Full of Hats and Last
Minute Brings Forth Another
Candidate For Sheriff.

Wednesday was the last day for the
filing of candidates and the situation
of the Morrow County political map
will show many activities from now
until the morning of Friday, May
18th.
The state ring is full of hats that
have been SHE'D there by aspirants
to various Offices, those of governor
and state treasurer apparently being
the most sought after. In the repub-
lican camp the forces are numerous.
DR.. Withycombe, l.. ]. Simpson, F.
c. Harley. Ben Olcott. DR.. j. E. An
derson and Gus Moser have all filed.
Two contestants in the democratic
party are facing each other. Walter
Pierce of Union county and Harvey
G. Starkweather Of Clackamas coun-
ty are after their party's endorse
ment.
For state treasurer there are a
large number, in fact so many that
we may we'll be excused If we over
look anyone. City treasurer Adams
of Portland, O. NJ. Plummer Of Port
land, T. F. Ryan and Ben F. West
of Salem and E. D. Cusick of Albany,
all would take charge of the state
funds.
In the race for United States Sen
ator for the long term, r. N. Stan
field is pitted against c. l.. McNary
and S. B. Huston. Some excitement
has been stirred up in the democrat
ic camp by ex-governor Oswald West,
who has announced his candidacy.
He will have to scrap Will R. King
Coming down to the local sftua-
ton, Judge G. w. Phelps will be a
candidate to succeed, himself as
Judge of this judicial district. Pro-
badly there will be no opposition, at
least there Is none at this time and
no prospect has been rumored.
For state representative to sue
ceed R. N. Stanfield, Morrow county's
candidate enters the last stretch Of
the primary campaign unopposed.
c. E. Woodson of Heppner Is meet
Ing with the same endorsement in
our neighboring county, Umatilla,
that he Is receiving at home.
For the nomination in the repub-
lican party for the Offices of judge.
clerk and commissioner, as we'll as
coroner, the candidates are unop-
posed within or without, as the oppo-
sition has not put forth any contes-
tants. w. T. Campbell for judge; G.
A. Bleakman for commissioner; ]. A.
Waters for clerk and M. l.. Case for
coroner, as we'll as T. ]. Humphreys
for treasurer, are certain nomina-
tions to be made by the republicans.
Likewise is J. ]. Wells assured of the
endorsement Of his party for assessor
as he has no opposition in the other
party.
In the fight for sheriff the demo-
Gratis are presenting a candidate, ii.
c. Citizens. who filed his petition this
week. He is assured of the nomina-
tion and has signified his intention of
making a strenuous campaign for ell
ection. In the republican ranks the
lists are closed and w. H. Herren and
K. M. Shut will await the counting
of the votes on the evening of May
II.
Four candidates for republican
county committeeman have also filed
their petitions. They are w. w.
Smead for Mt. Vernon precinct; c.
L. Sweek, Gentry precinct; S. w.
Spencer, Heppner precinct and Oscar
Borg, Matteson precinct.
~
The gazette-times. [volume] (Heppner, Or.) 1912-1925, 1918-04-18
War Babies and Kaiser Killers Clash

War Rabies and Kaiser Killers Clash
AT lone.
The base ball season was ushered
into lone last Sunday when the
Heppner War Babies took the lone
Kaiser Killers into camp by the score
of 8 to /.
The game was fast one, as the
score Indicated. Bob Neil pitching
for Heppner deserves most of the
credit for winning the game, as the
Egg City loys could do nothing but
fan the breeze. A. E. Johnson was
in the box for lone and gave a good
account of himself.
A return game will probably be
played in Heppner in the near future.
The gazette-times. [volume] (Heppner, Or.) 1912-1925, 1918-04-18

The attention of the Republican
voters of Morrow county is called to
the candidacy of VIM. A. Dalziel for
Labor Commissioner. He stands for
just administration of labor laws;
a square deal to employee and en-
ployer alike and assures safety for
all, based on practical experience
Paid Adv. by B. G. Sigsbee, Heppner,
Ore.
The gazette-times. [volume] (Heppner, Or.) 1912-1925, 1918-04-18

w. w. Smead is moving his Office
this week from the Fair building to
quarters in the Roberts building.
The move was made necessary by re-
modelling which will take place N the
Fair building. The Farmers &
Stockgrowers National Bank will en-
large and take in the room formerly
occupied by Mr.. Smead.
The gazette-times. [volume] (Heppner, Or.) 1912-1925, 1918-04-18

Bargain In A Passenger Car.
Will sell my high class 1917 car
a a great sacrifice if taken at once.
Only run 3100 miles. Must sell
this car before going east. Inquire
at CT. office.
The gazette-times. [volume] (Heppner, Or.) 1912-1925, 1918-04-18

Mr. and Mrs. Olaf Bergstrom of
Eight Mile were visitors in Heppner
Wednesday.
The spectator., 1918-08-06
NOTICE OF CONTEST

United States Land office, Little Rock,
 Ark. July 8. 1918.
 To Thomas J. Sandefer of (Unknown). Contestee You are hereby notified that Andrew Henry Graham, who gives Ozark, Arkansas, as his postotiice ad- dress, did on May IS, 1918. file in this office his duly corrOborated application to contest and secure the cancellation of your Homestead Entry No:-, Serial No.09576, made April I4, 1913, for NE Ii SWl-4, NWl-4 SEl-4 and SWl-I NEl-4 Section 28. Township II N, Range 26 w. 9th Principal, Meridian, and as grounds for his contest he al- Ieges that said Thomas ]. Sandefer abandoned the above entry immediate ly after filing on 1t. That he had the above said entry surveyed and it did not embrace certain timber that he thought should have been on said en- try and by reason of that disappoint- ment he left the claim and has never returned That his abandonment was not due to his enlistment in the U. s. Army U. $. Navy. Marine Corps or any branch of the foregoing. That he was in no way connected with either. of the above branches.
 You are, therefore. further notified that the said allegations will be taken as confessed. and your said entry will be cancelled without further right to be heard, either before this office or on ap- peal, if you fail to file in this office within twenty days after the FOURTH publication of this notice. as shown be- low. your answer, under oath. specific ally responding to these allegations of contest. together with due proof that you have served a copy of your answer on the said contestant either in person or by registered mail.
 You should state in your answer the name of the post office to which you desire future notices to be sent to you
 JNo W. ALLEN. Register.
 A. Nj. WARD, Receiver.
 Date of first publication July, Is, 1918.
The spectator., 1918-08-06

For Sale, Male Duroc shoat. W. C. Conatser
 Mr. and Mrs. Terrell key were trausactiug business in Ozark Monday
 J. w. Hinch of AItus went ta Ft Smith Saturday and returned the same day.
 Ajax and Fisk auto tires, Guaranteed 5000 miles for sale at the Variety Store
 Fred Jackson and Alex lsaacs of Eass returned this morning from Camp Pike where they had been to see the soldier boys. Mir. Jackson has son there and found him doing fine.