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The gazette-times. [volume] (Heppner, Or.) 1912-1925, 1918-06-06
.HEPPNER LODGE Of ELKS WILL HOLD
FLAG DAY SERVICES JUNE l4TH

The Heppner Lodge, 35S, Benevo-
lent and Protective Order of Elks
will hold Flag Day exercises in their
lodge rooms on Friday evening, June
IA, 1918. On that same day, hun
dreds of Elks Lodges throughout the
length and breadth of this country
will pay similar tribute to the flag of
our country. 1t is part Of the ritual
Of the order June IA, like May 30,
in sense, is day of tribute. Not
only is that day set aside for doing
honor to Old Glory, by the lodges
alone, but all patriotic citizens have
Joined and are joining in with the
Elks in this annual observance.
Although Heppner Lodge No. 35S
has not observed Flag Day with any
special program in past years, Exalt-
ed Ruler H. T. Allison says that the
members felt that at this time such
an observance is especially timely.
There will be a patriotic address,
singing and speaking and the public
in general is invited and urged to
participate in the ceremonies on Flag
Day. A complete program will ap-
pear in our next issue.
The gazette-times. [volume] (Heppner, Or.) 1912-1925, 1918-06-06
DEGREE Of HONOR
HELD SESSIONS HERE
Large Number of PendletOn Women,
Members of Magnolia Lodge No.
"a Were Present At Dis
trict Convention.

Kate ]. Young Lodge No. 30, De-
gree of Honor, was hostess to large
number of visiting members and del
egates who attended the Eastern
Oregon District Convention in Hepp-
ner on Tuesday and Wednesday of
this week.
The convention sessions were held
in the L. o. o. F. Hall, with Mrs.
Elsie Stevenson presiding.
Prominent outside visitors and
speakers at the convention were Mar
garet E. Becker, Grand Selretary,
and Margaret Houston of Ivy lodge
No. 20, Eugene, Ore. Mrs. Becker is
a member of Fidelity Lodge No. II
of Portland.
The largest delegation to the con-
vention came from Pendleton. They
were Agnes Williamson, Marietta
Jones, Pearl Deebach, Hattie Smith,
Myrtle Farley, Ella Ross, Anna Peter
son, Celestine King, Lottie Long,
Mary McGee, Lizzie Peterson, Olive
King, Laura Morgan, Mary Dupuis,
Myrtle Beard.
The convention was very success
full. On Wednesday evening the
members from Magnolia lodge put
on some drill work.
The gazette-times. [volume] (Heppner, Or.) 1912-1925, 1918-06-06

the camp, served us lunch at the
Hostess House, showed us over Ia
coma, taking us through tht big ship
yards and back to the Soldiers and
Sailors club house for tea. 1t was
with regret that we bade our hostess
es farewell and took the train back
to Seattle
Friday and Saturday we devoted
entirely to the instructions in sur
gical dressings. The Spagnum moss
is used as an absorbent dressing, TAX
ing the place of the heavy absorbent
cotton dressing. We may not be
asked to make them here on account
of our location being so far from the
bogs where the moss is obtained.
Mr.. Hilton assures US that the ma
terial will be in the warehouse before
our quota gives out so we may have
to wait for it. If so We are not to 60
hohiC thihh Ming lHclc ID uU WOTk lOT
us to do but simply rest and recuper-
ate and be ready when the call
comes. We are asked to enroll our
married nurses for home defense
work. The special instructions for
work will be sent us little later.
Junior Red Cross work should be
inspected, boxed and sent by the
Chapter.
We are also asked to add home SER
vice to our Chapter work.
will answer any questions as best
| can as this report is getting rather
lengthy,
1t is also suggested and advised
that the Chapter have trained and
paid clerical helper that we may be,
able to keep comprehensive check
and perfect record of all transac-
tions, correspondence, etc. In fact,
they recommended that we have a
perfectly equipped office, furnished
with desk, letter files, and all fix
lures necessary in order to keep
perfect tab on all business transacted
and if our secretary is not able to de-
vote the necessary time to the work
We should employ a competent as
sistant to do the work subject to her
direction.
The refugee garments should be a
gift as from one friend to another.
There are many other points that
| could touch but we can discuss
them later.
Respectfully submitted,
MRS. l.. G.. HERREN.
MRS. S. W. SPENCER.
MRS. KARL BEACH.
The gazette-times. [volume] (Heppner, Or.) 1912-1925, 1918-06-06
The GaZette-Times Roll of Honor.

The following new subscribers
were added to The Gazette-Times list
during the week: F. H. Wilson,
lone, Mrs. Ida Harlow, Monument,
Mrs. C. G. Shaw, Seaside, Ore, Percy
Cox, Camp Meigs, Washington, D. c.,
Mrs. Marion Gray, Hamilton, Ore, C.,
S. Emry, Philomath, Ore, j. T. Day,
Dawson, Ky.
Renewals: j. A. Adams, Hard
man, Mrs. Ed Hunt, Heppner, Mar
tin Benin, lone, Eddie Rietmann,
lone, Jas. Farley, Heppner, George
D. Anderson, Granite, Ore, j. w.
French, Heppner, c. F. Troedson,
lone, D. Cox, Heppner, Waldo Vim
cent, Lena, Henry F. Blahm, Walla
Walla, Wn., Mrs. Henry Jones, Port
land, Ed Stevenson, Heppner, j. H.
Bode, Heppner.
The gazette-times. [volume] (Heppner, Or.) 1912-1925, 1918-06-06
Straighter Placed Under Bonds.

A hearing was had before Justice
Cornett in Heppner yesterday where
in j. B. Straighter of Irrigon was
tried on charge of disturbing the
peace and dignity of the State of
Oregon. Straighter, it seems with
other members of his family, made
threats against N. Seaman, the depot
agent at Irrigon, and would do him
bodily injury, all bcause, seemingly
Mr.. Seaman had informed the au-
thorities that one of the sons of Mr..
Straighter was Stacker The hear
ing of considerable evidence convinc-
ed the court that some restraint
should be placed about Mr.. Straighter
and he was placed under bonds in the
sum of $5OO.0O to keep the peace.
The gazette-times. [volume] (Heppner, Or.) 1912-1925, 1918-06-06
Heppner Attorney Goes to Portland
On Matrimonial Case.

Jos. ]. Nys, popular young attor-
ney of Heppner, has gone to Portland
on an important case. He left Sun
day, but before going he took some
important documents from the coun-
ty clerks Office which would help
him in winning his case. In other
words Joe Nys is benedict. Rumor
has 1t that he will return to Heppner
in about ten days with Mrs. Nys, who
is better known here as Miss Sophia
Burke. Miss Burke (maybe Mrs. Nys
by this time) taught in the Heppner
schools for two years and has wide
circle Of friends in this city, as has
Mr.. Nys. They will receive warm
welcome upon their return.
The gazette-times. [volume] (Heppner, Or.) 1912-1925, 1918-06-06
American Infantryman Has Advah'
,.oe in Ammunition Equipment

The American infantryman IN 'n'
Expeditionary Forces carries @VV
rovnds of ammunition in the pockets
- his light canvas webb belt and his
hondo,eers. The German soldier mas
on,v 12O rounds, and 80 Of these are
in his knapsack. To secure them az
a critical moment he must lose val
liable time.
The American webb belts, accord
ing to the War Department, are far
superior to the German leather ban
doleers. They are not affected by
prolonged rains nor torrid weather.
The manufacture of these belts is one
of the most intricate of the opera
tions in the textile field U. S. Army
belts are made almost entirely Of cot
ton.
The exact weight Of the 22O rounds
carried by the American soldier in
France is 12 pounds. With the
Springfield rifle % aimed shots can
be fired each minute. Firing from
the hip 40 shots can be fired a min
ute. The new United States model
1917 (modifed Enfeld) does even
better.
The gazette-times. [volume] (Heppner, Or.) 1912-1925, 1918-06-06
z GRADUATE FROM
HIGH SCHOOL FRIDAY

A class consisting Of six girls and
six boys was graduated from Heppnel
High school at the close of the term
on Friday last. The graduation exer.
cises were held at the school auditor
ium, and the stage was nicely dec
Grated for the occasion by many
beautiful flowers.
Those graduating were Norma
Frederic, Neva Hayes, Loa Briggs
Isabel Wilson, Anna Doherty, Flor
ence Ralston, Vawter Crawford, Gar
net Barratt, Norton Winnard, Leo
Nicholson, Arthur Campbell and Earl
Gordon.
The main feature of the program
was the address of Rev. r. e. Cor
nall, pastor of the First Methodist
church of Pendleton. Mr.. Gornall
dwelt upon the importance of being
prepared to take up the very import
ant work that is Immediately ahead
Of the young people who are now
passing out into the world from the
schools of our land. He showed very
clearly that the times of reconstruc-
tion upon the close of the present
war business and government will
call for the trained mind and the
work Of building anew will be placed
in the hands of those fitted by educa-
tion to carry 1t on.
Rev. Corvallis address was full of
wit and good advice and 1t was keen
ly appreciated by the large audience
present.
The diplomas were presented to
the class by w. B. Barratt, member
of the Board of Education. The mu-
steal features of the program were a
piano solo by Elizabeth Phelps, song
by Cora Mae Crawford and Ruby
Phelps, and choruses by the High
School under the direction of Miss
Baker, and solo by Neva Chidsey.
The class of IS were then extend
ed congratulations and good wishes
and have now gone forth from Hepp-
ner High to make their fortunes
among their fellows. Some have
planned to enter higher institutions
OF learning and will leave in the fall
to take up work in the state institu-
tions. Just how many expect to en-
ter other schools, we have not yet
learned, but the most of them will
doubtless arrange to do so.
With the graduation Of this class
Prof. H. H. Hoffman closes his work
in the Heppner schools. He has been
here for the past eight years and it
has been his privilege to graduate a
class each year during that time, and
he seemed just little bit prouder Of
the present class than any Of those
going before. His efforts in the
school have always been directea
along the lines of advancement and
in leaving Heppner, Prof. Hoffman
can have the satisfaction of knowing
and feeling that he has put the school
on a much higher plane than when
taking hold of it. His plans for the
immediate future are not fully COM
pleted but we have been informed
that he contemplates leaving in the
late summer for New York City,
where he will enter Columbia Uni
versity and take further degrees. This
paper extends to Prof. Hoffman its
congratulations upon his success here
and wishes for him the best Of sue
cess in the future.
The gazette-times. [volume] (Heppner, Or.) 1912-1925, 1918-06-06
FIRST QUOTA NEW
DRAFT CALLED OUT
Morrow County VIII Furnish I8 Men
In First Call For Total of 4S.
Men VIII Leave June 24.

Morrow county has again heard
the call of war and again Morrow
county has responded. This time the
net quota is 4S men and the initial
draft, which will be made on June "a
calls for IS. These first Is men
have been notified by ]. A. Waters OF
the local draft board, to appear in
Heppner on the evening of June 23
More than two thousand men will
leave the State of Oregon on this first
call of the second draft army. They
will entrain for Camp Lewis, where
they will undergo preliminary train
ing. The following men have been
ordered to appear under the call Just
issued
William H. Parker, Hood River.
George Thomas Cook, Heppner.
Robert c. Johnson, Conway, Mo.
George H. Clark, Newberg. Ore.
John l.. Backlund, Washburn, Wis.
William Hayes, lone.
Herman Reitz, Hancock, MINI.
T. l.. Stanliff, Heppner.
Frank McCorton, Heppner.
Homer c. Frank, lone.
Stanford B. Blaine, The Dalles.
Thomas Ingrum, Hardman.
William H. Chapel, Heppner.
Hugh M. Kessler, Pendleton.
VIM. O'Rourke, Heppner.
VIM. E. McGill, Mishawaka, Ind.
Alfred e. Feller, lone.
Herbert Haguewood, lone.
Leroy Yardley, Lexington.
Floyd Baker Cobb, Heppner.
The gazette-times. [volume] (Heppner, Or.) 1912-1925, 1918-06-06
LIBRARY BOOKS.

Those holding books belonging to
the Heppner Library are requested
to leave them at the home of Mrs. A.
l.. Ayers. What property of this ma
ture that remains out should be re-
turned promptly and 1t is hoped that
this request will be needed.
MRS. S. E. VAN VACTOR,
President.
The gazette-times. [volume] (Heppner, Or.) 1912-1925, 1918-06-06

D. w. Boitnott and family arrived
in Heppner Sunday from Prairie City,
spent two days and went on to Eu-
gene, where Mr.. Boitnott will take
course at the summer school of the
University of Oregon. Mr.. Boitnott
and family will return to Heppner
later In the summer, preparatory to
taking up their residence here, Mr..
Boitnott having been appointed to
the superintendency of the Heppner
schools.
The gazette-times. [volume] (Heppner, Or.) 1912-1925, 1918-06-06
Building New Homes.

Shelley Baldwin has commenced
the construction of new residence
on his property at the west end of
Willow street. Some of the ashes of
his old home were still smoking when
he began laying the foundation for
the new one. Claud Coats is also
making preparations to build a new
modern home. He has just finished
a commodious wood shed and the
family will live there until the new
home can be completed. Mrs. Mar
latt, whose home was also destroyed
by fire, is now living with her daugh-
ter, Mrs. E. N. Comfy, but expects :.
build again soon. Rumors are afioat
concerning some new business blocks
that will go up on Willow street, but
as yet have not been fully confirmed
The gazette-times. [volume] (Heppner, Or.) 1912-1925, 1918-06-06
The Federated Church.

Sunday School 9:45 a. m.
The theme of the morning sermon
Is suggested by the meeting of the
Older Girls Conference and is en-
titled Gods Daughters.
Senior and Junior C. E. 700 p. m.
Topic, Progressive Christians"
Leader, Elizabeth Phelps.
A union service will be held in the
evening in connection with the Girls
Conference.
H. A. MOVES, Pastor.
The gazette-times. [volume] (Heppner, Or.) 1912-1925, 1918-06-06

Wednesday was registration day
for the young men becoming 21 years
old since last June, year ago.
Thirteen registered in Heppner, IL
at lone and one at Lena. Complete
returns of the registration have not
yet been received by the local draft
board, but Chairman Waters esti-
mates it at SO men.
The gazette-times. [volume] (Heppner, Or.) 1912-1925, 1918-06-06

Wanted-Position as cook through
harvest. Have had experience and
can furnish references if desired.
Mrs W. Scott, $40 E. 13 St., The Dal-
les, Ore.
The gazette-times. [volume] (Heppner, Or.) 1912-1925, 1918-06-06
Many Opportunities Open for Spec
ialists in War Department.

There Is a list of 1877 occupations
where the demand for men In the
War Department constantly exceeds
Continued on Page Four)
The gazette-times. [volume] (Heppner, Or.) 1912-1925, 1918-06-06
Finger Prints to be Taken in Regis
tration of German Alien Females.

Finger Prints to be Taken in Regis
tration of German Alien Females.
The registration of German alien
females, to begin Monday, June H.
and end Wednesday, June 26, Will be
conducted in cities or municipalities
having 5000 population or over oy
the police officials. In communities
having population of less than 5ooo
the registration will be handled oy
postmasters.
In general the plan of registration
is the same as that followed IN the
registration in February OF German
alien males. Each person who must
reeister will be resuired to register
her finger prints. This method o.
Identification is also used in the M'',
,tary and naval services OF the oh''e'
States.
The gazette-times. [volume] (Heppner, Or.) 1912-1925, 1918-06-06
American Airman Tells of Fightln.
Experiences.

A Committee on Public Informa-
tion representative in London says:
There are no better sportsmen in
the world than the allied airmen, Ond
American aviators now fighting in
Europe always play fair game, as
they learn it from the allies. F. P.
Magoun, former Harvard student,
now member of the Royal air force,
recently wounded, tells how the lives
of German observers escaping from
balloons have been spared.
I'VE caught three Hun balloons
above the allied grounds in a mist,
which prevented their gunners seeing
u.s. said he. 1T was a cinch. You
should have seen them hustle out
their parachutes and abandon the
balloons. As they came falling down
through the air we circled about
closely but, of course, didn't open
fire as that's against the rules of the
game. AS soon as they touched
ground they took cover like rabbits"
Magoun is the only American in
his squadron, having joined in Feb
ruary of last year. He has bagged
five German planes. While carrying
bombs for low attack in the recent
offensive he received bullet through
his left arm, but managed to return
to his own lines. Magoun tells of
companion who had one of the luck
lest escapes during the war. He was
put out of action a 1000 feet in the
air when bullet perforated his gas
oline tank. He was rendered uncon-
scious by the fumes and his machine
took a nose dive to earth, but he es-
capped without a scratch.
A section of the Royal air force op-
Grating in the Ypres salient has lost
its only American member, who had
been with the squadron only 10 days
when he went on bombing raid at
low elevation He was hit by ma
chine-gun bullet and his plane fell in
flames. He was taken prisoner.
The efforts of newspapers to pro-
mote good feeling between the people
of England and the thousands Of
Americans received official backing
when Sir Randolf Baker. member of
Parliament, offered to take charge Of
the American troops welfare depart
ment of the British Government. His
plans contemplate a continuous pro-
gram of healthful recreation in every
American rest camp and training
camp in England. Special London
theatrical companies will be sent out.
An organization known as "Sammy's
Blighty League is being formed.
The gazette-times. [volume] (Heppner, Or.) 1912-1925, 1918-06-06

Respectfully submitted,
MRS. A. M. PHELPS,
Secretary.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-01-14
CAPITAL SOCIETY HEARS
BILLY SUNDAY PREACH
Mrs. William NicAdoo and Judge and
Mrs. Elliott Occupy
Front Pow.
CABINET MEMBERS present
Huge Tabernacle Packed Thrice. Dc
spite Cold Blast Sweeping Through
Capital-Evangclist Discourscs on
MORAL Ieper,''

WASHINGTON, January l3.-Cahinct
members, Congressman, and capitol So
riety were prominent members of BILLY
Sundays tabernacle congregation to-
niGht.
Each day sees number or nationally
famous persons in attendance. To-day
Secretary OF the Interior Franklin *.
Lane among them. Numerous
members OF Congress also secured re-
scrva.ions.
Mrs. William e. McAdoo. daughter
OF the President and wife Of ,h~ Secrc-
iary Of tho Treasury, occupied a pew"
close to The pulpit tonight. She was
accom- panied by Judge Elliott. Mrs.
Elliott and a small party of friends.
I: is doubtful If any OF Billy's au-
diencos ever held more wen-known
personages than those who attend the
Washington sermons.
Trail hitting is expected to start next
week. No definite date has hcen set, 1t
was said tonight.
Despite almost zero weather, the
huge tabernacle was crowded to-day.
However. the officials had seen TO il
that no one suffered from cold.
To-nght's sermon dealt with the
moral lepcr." Billy nayed cards, dane
Ing and liquor.
Young man don't go with that
bunch" he cried. Il heard you swear.
J heard YOU sheer at religion. stop
or you will become a staggering, NUT
tering, foul-mouthed down and outer
on your way TO hell"
Tho hole in the gambling table is
not very big" he declared. but II S
big enough TO shove dollar through:
Your home through; your salary: your
character"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-01-14
MORE SHIPS FOR FLEET
Ferty-0nc. AEgreEntinE Approximately
100000 Tons. Will he Ready by
End Of February.

WASHINGTON, January l3.---For,y-
ono ships, OF approximately 500, GOO ton
NGEe, Viii be delivered TO the Elmer
Ecncy Fleet Corporation from their
ways by the end Of February.
This announcement was made to-
Might by 4. n Hurley, chairman OF The
United states Shipping Board
These ships were rcquis:tioncd from
private owners by the government, for
war purposes. Eighteen Of them will
he completed during January, with q
total lightweight tonnage OF lA5,0el.
TwentY-thrce Will he finished ny The
end or February, wiki a total dead
weight Tonnage Of IS2.o6i.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-01-14
PRINCE Won H0HENLOHE
ADMITS WILSON'S VIEWS
Sars Germans Must Get Rid Of Fixed
Idea American Entered War
for Selfish Reasons.
by Nssociattd Prcss


BE y. SWITZERLAND, January
l3.-CommcntinE on President Wilson :
address Prince Alexander Won lIohen.
luhe. who was among the German rep
yosenta;iycs at the Pacific congress.
held at Bern las; November, writes
IN the Neue Zuricher zeitung as fol-
lows:
Every unprojudiced leader must adj
NIT that President Wilson's new mes
sage can become a way toward peace.
But for that it Will be necessary that
The German people diSsngagc itself
from the fixed idea that America en-
tered the war only for selfish and ma
tcrial interests.
"Th. truth is that President Will
son, in declaring war on Germany. fol-
lowed the pressure of he ovcrwhe I'm
ing majority Of The American people,
and THAI every American soldier sail
ing for Europe goes in the firm con
viction that he is to fight for the
threatened freedom and justice OF Inc
world -
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-01-14
FEARS THAT HIS PAL
Is blown 10 HITS


Had he been blown TO bits or had
hn escaped? These were the questions
that ran like mad through my mind.
was soon TO have them answered
The moment | found could 10 no
further. ! commenced 20 craw! back
towards our lines. 1t was painful go
ing. and after what 1 reckoned a cen
tury o! il. dropped into bit OF
trench.
Now for the sequel.
a sleety rain was falling. and ! Lad
just spread my coat over my woundcd
leg and foot, and was preparing TO
make myself as comfy as possible unti!
the etretcher hearers happened along.
whom all OF q sudden came the scuillc
scufflc. scuftie of many feet. and the
next moment dozen Germans had
cleared the trench above me ana had
landed on the other side
For the life Of me could no; under
stand II.
The last ! had seen Of our boys wac
their wild and seemingly triumphant
race straight ahead to the last Hun
line
The queercst thoughts went through
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-01-14
LATIN AMERICAN TT
This Country Gnins Whit
LoSt--.ftfchmo VIII &c
Shnrc of Spells.

Sine" The war BEGAN, Anne
rCrts to Latin america have
100 per cent in value, VIII
Of Germany have disappeared
declares the American EXpol
York. in it's current issue. IL
shipped 10 Latin America me
".lucd at $S23,775,SS5. In 1917
pee merchandise 10 the sam
valued at over st50.0GG. 900.
ports to-day to Latin Amcric
~ exceed in value Germany
exports before the war to
hined markets of Canada. Il
States. Mexico. the West In,
trail and South America. plus
the whole Of Russia. Late:
for recent months have indi
p-oba bility Of IA still more
record for 1915, and Richmon
ming to get a considerably
These spoiiS of war. The
when this city Lad big II
Latin American countries.
chance TO get IL back.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-01-14


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Were they coming hec;.
Had our lot:
4 fani,i.r ,,ucb h,c,,.r,
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me was my ,hun,,
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"a" "''E %iPpien an" ne knew
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a'V"s aoo". zen you eHNicd h'm
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~ 'I'c ''i't i"uhr hEsclt sur
"'h t"c"' an" checrfui
!" ""'''' "poH" set nae
!""HH'hE' sore though vas, with thc
"a '"tS - "U'h'"s' you We only
~ ?" over 'herc Win hayonct. and
'4rE !! run up 10 you IN crowds He
p"ssc" on 10" with his LOT.
ihe next thing knew was some OF
our boys hitting IN" out OF the soak in.;
ram ana was being carried under
sFonnn-
mere to-
On nun dngoui, and the finest and
the aueerest YOU ever heard OF.
what DO you thing 1t was shaped