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The gazette-times. [volume] (Heppner, Or.) 1912-1925, 1918-01-10
WAR VETERANS WILL
GIVE MESSAGE HERE
Canadian Officers Who Fought in Bat
tie of Ypres Bear Wounds of Ser
vice-In Heppner Night of
January 20 Under Aus
pices State Council
of Defense.

Morrow county people will have
an opportunity to get first hand des-
criptions of the battlefelds of France
when three Canadians, Lieutenant
Colonel j. NJ. Mcmillan, Major F. B.
Edwards and Captain E. J. Cook
come to Heppner on the evening Of
the 29th of January.
These men who represented the
Canadian contingent in some of
the severest battles of the war, are
making speaking tour Of Oregon
under the auspices of the State Coun-
ell of Defense. While in Heppner
they will be the guests of the local
defense council.
Here are the records of the three
Canadian officers, records that are
guaranty of the vital interest of the
story they will tell to the people Of
Morrow county.
Lieutenant Colonel Mcmillan serv-
ed with the Seventh Battalion, First
British Columbia Regiment, enlist
ing on August 4, 1914, the date of
declaration of war. He went over
seas with the first Canadian division.
Among the great engagements in
which he participated are Neuve
Chapelle, the second battle OF, Ypres,
Festubert, Givenchy, the operations
before Messines and the Somme.
He was recalled to England as as
sistant director of supply and trans
port, and promoted to Major, later
receiving appointments as assistant
director of supply and transport.
overseas Canadian, with the rank
Lieutenant-Co Colonel. He is now on
furlough.
Major Edwards was Lieutenant
in the Canadian militia regiment.
30th British Columbia Horse, at the
outbreak of the war. When the reg
iment arrived in Flanders it went in
to the trenches in the Ploegstreet sec
tor, then the Dickebusch sector, fol-
lowed by the service at Hill SO.
When the regiment was reorgan-
ICED to an infantry battalion. it was
transferred to the Ypres salient. Ma
jor Edwards, then a Captain, was
wounded for the first time during
the Sanctuary Wood action, being
shot in the hip. Upon his return to
his regiment 1t was moved to the
Somme. At Regina trench, the gal
liant officer was wounded for the last
time and permanently retired from
active service. The price he paid was
the loss of both arms, torn off by high
explosives.
He has now been returned to Can
ada for duty at Resthaven Military
Convalescent Hospital. He was rec
commended for the military cross in
October, 1916, and received special
mention in dispatches by Sir Douglas
Haig.
Captain E. J. Cook, the huge, ir-
repressible boy of the party, entered
service with the Western Canadian
Cavalry, enlisting in August, 1914.
Ypres, the Somme and Festubert are
but three of the many engagements
through which he passed.
At Festubert, in an assault on Ger
man third-line trenches, Captain
Cook stopped two soft nosed machine
gun bullets, which entered his right
side and traversed the stomach Con-
trary to all the predictions. he recov-
cred. It was also his fortune to be
"gassed" at the second battle of
Ypres.
| Following recovery from his
wounds Captain Cook served as in
structor in military training schools
in England and France.
The gazette-times. [volume] (Heppner, Or.) 1912-1925, 1918-01-10
lone EXTENDS THANKS.

The people of lone wish to take
this method to express her thanks to
the good citizens of Heppner and Lex
ington who so promptly responded to
the call for help in the recent dis
aster, and for the assistance and good
will shown.
The gazette-times. [volume] (Heppner, Or.) 1912-1925, 1918-01-10

w. A. Richardson, local postmas-
ter, was called to lone Wednesday to
assist in relieving the mail situation
there, which has been somewhat de-
moralized on account Of the fire
which completely destroyed the post
office.
The gazette-times. [volume] (Heppner, Or.) 1912-1925, 1918-01-10
ember me to each and every one of

ember me to each and every one of
my friends.
Elmer and | are still together.
do hope he won't go on ahead of me.
| wanted so much to go over with the
boys who trained with me. They
were a jolly bunch and didn't have
an enemy in the whole crowd.
The time is drawing near. Send a
letter telling me you are reconciled.
That's all want to make me happy.
Loving you always, l am ever your
son, GLEN r. HADLEY,
Marine Barracks, Quantico.Va.
The gazette-times. [volume] (Heppner, Or.) 1912-1925, 1918-01-10

Don't overlook the fact that we
have a few packages of garden seed
for free distribution at this office,
while they last. First come, first
served and with the compliments of
Hon. N. ]. Sinnott, of the End Con-
gressional district.
The gazette-times. [volume] (Heppner, Or.) 1912-1925, 1918-01-10

A man who resides south of Hepp-
ner and drives a Ford car says he
can't stop his car on Main street.
When asked why, he replied, "the
mud is too deep, can't get out and
crank up"
The gazette-times. [volume] (Heppner, Or.) 1912-1925, 1918-01-10

The interior of the Office of Roy V.
Whites, real estate and insurance, is
undergoing re-decoration this week
at the hands of M. j. Bradford, "the
man behind the brush"
The gazette-times. [volume] (Heppner, Or.) 1912-1925, 1918-01-10

e. R. Huston, manager Of the
Heppner Farmers Elevator Co., left
for Spokane Tuesday to attend a
meeing pertaining to food conserva-
tion and more especially as affecting
the grain industry. He will return
home the last of the week.
The gazette-times. [volume] (Heppner, Or.) 1912-1925, 1918-01-10

WANTED-Ewe lambs, white face,
wool on. Delivery your nearest rail
road station. State price and number
you have for sale.
COFFIN BROS,
North Yakima, Wash.
The gazette-times. [volume] (Heppner, Or.) 1912-1925, 1918-01-10
Window Sale.

The ladies of the Christian church
will conduct a window sale at the
Humphreys drug store Saturday. You
will be able to buy all the good
things like mother used to make.
The gazette-times. [volume] (Heppner, Or.) 1912-1925, 1918-01-10

The E. M. Shut family moved this
week from the Cecil Humphreys
house in the upper end of town, into
the Mack Smith residence on south
Main street.
The gazette-times. [volume] (Heppner, Or.) 1912-1925, 1918-01-10

Frank Anderson, Eight Mile farm
er, was in the city on business We'd
nesday and while here left his meas
ure for The Gazette-Times for an
other year.
The gazette-times. [volume] (Heppner, Or.) 1912-1925, 1918-01-10
1900 ACRES FARMING LAND FOR
SALE

The Penland farm adjoining the
town of Lexington, Ore, is for sale in
whole or in part. Part cash and
terms on balance to suit.
E. NORDYKE, Lexington, Ore.
The gazette-times. [volume] (Heppner, Or.) 1912-1925, 1918-01-10

Henry Gay and son Leo Of Rhea
creek were in the city yesterday. Leo
came in to make up his questionable
under the selective draft classifca-
tion.
The gazette-times. [volume] (Heppner, Or.) 1912-1925, 1918-01-10

D. 0. Justus, upper Hinton creek
farmer and sheepman, was down
from the ranch for a few hours
Wednesday.
The gazette-times. [volume] (Heppner, Or.) 1912-1925, 1918-01-10

FOR SALE-Thoroughbred Lin
coin Ewes In lots to suit. H. Stan
ley Coffin, North Yakima, Wash.
The gazette-times. [volume] (Heppner, Or.) 1912-1925, 1918-01-10
MAY0RNOTS0NW|[[
STEP DOWN AND OUT
City Council Has Not Yet Appointed
Successor.-C. l.. Sweek Is
New Councilman and
N. A, Clark Is
Marshal.

At the regular meeting of the
Heppner city council on Monday eve
ming, the resignation of Mayor Not
son was presented, but was not ac-
cepted at this time on account of
there being at this time no available
successor. His successor will be ap-
pointed at an adjourned meeting
sometime this month.
Mr.. Notson's resignation is as fol-
lows:
To the Honorable City Council Of the
City Of Heppner:
Owing to the increased amount of
time demanded of me by work in con-
nection with affairs of the Govern
ment, growing out of the war condi-
tions, do not feel that / can give to
the office of Mayor the time and
thought which it requires. On the
18th of this month, | must resume
work in connection with the food ad-
ministration Of the Government, and
this will require much of my time. l
have been appointed appeal agent to
represent the Government in the mat
ter of appeals in the selective draft.
This will, no doubt, entail much work
during the next three or four months.
Under the new road law, 1t is quite
possible that differences may arise
between the city governments and the
county courts, and, while l hope such
may not occur in this county, il such
differences should arise, it would be
embarrassing, to say the least, for the
district attorney to be connected with
the city government.
In view of these conditions, l here
by tender my resignation as Mayor
of the City of Heppner, and ask that
be relieved of the duties of the Of
flee at once.
In this connection, l desire to
thank the members of the Council for
the many courtesies extended to me
during the time l have worked with
them.
Bespeaking for my successor the
consideration and cooperation which
l feel confident you will give, l am,
Respectfully yours,
s. E. NOTSON,
Jan. Z, 1918.
After the council had ground out
the regular grist of monthly bills and
ordered them paid and the treasur-
er's reports for the past two months
were read and accepted, the applica-
tions on hand for the position of city
marshal were read. There were three
applicants for the position, N. A.
Clark, Walter Matteson and W. c.
Cason. Mr.. Clark would serve for
$50 per month, and the other two at
the salary paid at the present time
s75 After a ballot had been taken
it was found that Clark won over
Cason by one vote.
In the matter of filling the vacancy
on the council, caused by the resig.
nation Of ]. c. Kirk last month, two
men were voted upon. c. L. SweeR
received the appointment over Han
son Hughes. Mr.. Sweek had beer
talked for mayor but would not ac
cept.
! Considerable discussion was giver
over to the matter of installing lights
on Linden street in the depot district
Acting Mayor Minor finally instruct
ed the street committee to look into
the matter and see where the lights
could be placed to the best advantage
Tom Boyd was present to present tn,
case for the residents of that street
He AYERS that street improvement Il
also badly needed there, but light
are Of first importance at this time
The gazette-times. [volume] (Heppner, Or.) 1912-1925, 1918-01-10

Mr.. and Mrs. J. G. Thomson re-
turned home Sunday from visit OF
week in Portland.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1918-05-10

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Tor results.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1918-05-10
NOTICE

Eaiale Of lnhn ] luceF deceased
Naticr is hereby given that the IN
deragncd Administrators Of thc 81
tate Of John ! iuccy, liuo NJ the
County OF La sale and S.ate Of lnf
nois, deceased, VIII appear before III,
Probate tonrl ~ said County. on tin
first Monday being the first day Of
July, 1918, at tho Probate Court
Room, IN Ottawa. in sand County.
when aud where all persons having
claims or demands against said as.
tate are notified 10 attend and pre-
sent the same in writing for adjust.
ment
Dated the loth day OF May A b.
1918.
JANE LUCEY,
Administrators
Duncan 4 OConor, Attorneys
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The Mena weekly star., 1918-07-25
PROCLAMATION
To the People of Mena, Greeting,

To the People of Mena, Greeting:
 In compliance with the expressed sentiments of President Wilson and of large number of the citizens of the United States of America to the effect that specified time should be set aside each day for serious thought and prayer to Almighty God in be- half of the allied armies, of which we, as nation, are now no small part, l, as mayor of the city of Mena. hereby request that at the noon hour each day, as the whistles shall an- nounce the time, our citizens shall cease for the space of five minutes all manner of labor and thought of per- sonal affairs, giving the time for earnest supplication for the success of our cause and the safety of our boys,
 Done this, the 24th day of July, 1918.
 IRA 0. SMITH, Mayor.
The Mena weekly star., 1918-07-25
DOES MENA WANT
 |NTERURDAN ROAD?
Public Meeting to Lay Matter Before the People Will Be Held Thursday Night-Getting Ready for De-
 velopment Following War.

As previously announced in The Star, Col. H. w Knight of Chicago is in Mena for the sole purpose of pro- noting an interurban electric rail way between Mena and Hot Springs.
 Col. Knight has done such things before He has been over the route under the auspices of the Commercial Club, is greatly pleased with the coun- try to be tlaversed, and feels there is no doubt but the road can be financed by astern capital--if the proper preliminary steps are taken.
 Col. Knight also has placed creden- tials before the executive committee of the club until the members announced they were ample and satisfactory. A form of contract for the enterprise also has been drawn, and this. after being finally approved by the commit tee, will be laid before mass meet ing in the Star Hall on Thursday night, July 25.
 Col. Knights theory is that the war will come to an end at no distant date, and that when that occurs there vii. be a vast amount of capital seek ing investment. He does not think now is the time to build a railroad or any like enterprise, but he does be- lieve that the community that has the preliminary work done, the founda- tion aid, in anticipation of the wars ending and the accompanying period of development, will be right in the line of progress and will reap bene- fits. accordingly.
 But he will tell about that Thursday night.
The Mena weekly star., 1918-07-25
CAPT. FRANCIS E. COOKE DEAD
Passed Away at Ardmore July 15,
 Buried Near RingIing.

Quite a number of people in Mena will be interested to learn that Capt Francis B. Cooke died on July 15 at Ardmore, Ok.
 The direct cause of the death is said to have been an overdose of choloroform, self-administered. It is said that for some weeks previous the captain had been using large quan- titles of preparatory medicine for the stimulating effects, and had gotten himself into a terrible state of mind and body. He then, as was not un- usual with him, resorted to choloro- form, this time with fatal results.
 At his request he was buried on July 20, in an old Indian cemetery, about miles from Ringing. At some previous time he had caused to be made a massive stone receptacle in which he desired to be laid to rest, but for this wss substituted a metallic casket. .'
 One of the two daughters of the de- ceased. Mrs. F. A. Whiting of Cleve- land, O., was present at the funeral. Another daughter lives in New York. but was unable to attend. F
 Captain Cooke was very unusual character, and story of his life would be both romantic and interest ing. He was in Mena during the ear ly days, during the construction of the railroad. and later went to Ard more where he pointed out the spot where oil was first found, and devel- opment of the famous Healdon field, and made many men rich. One of these. Roy Johnson, frequently ac- knowledged his obligation to the cap tain,. and during recent years has provided literally for the cratic old man.
 Captain Cooke was 70 years old on June 6 past, but one of his fantasies was that he was sS years old. At that he had a physique that is not often possessed by man of 50 years, and except for his excesses he might have reached an unusual age.
 The Star is indebted to Mrs. George Legate, who was in Ardmore with Mir. Legate at the time, for the details of Captain Cooke's death.
The Mena weekly star., 1918-07-25
Civil Service ExamaIination.

Postmaster B. s. Allen has been informed by R. E. Martin, acting chief clerk of the railway mail service that examinations will be held for railway postal clerks on August 10 at Camden, Fort Smith, Helena, Hot Springs, Little Rock, Pine Bluff and Texarkana. Applicants for this ex- animation must be between the ages of 18 and 35 years, must be at least 5 feet and 5 inches in height. and must weight at least 130 pounds dressed in ordinary clothing. Those desiring to take the examination should apply immediately to the Civil Service Commission, Washington, D. C., for the necessary forms.
The Mena weekly star., 1918-07-25
POLK COUNTY STANDS HIGH
;" Demonstration Work Is Second ir
 District. Sixth in State.

MISS Anna c. Woods, home demon s.rator for Polk county. is in receipt 0i a report from the several counties ti..n vl the state, covering the various ac- s,'.u' ,'ies' canning, poultry and onion 1,uos 1,. and home demonstration classes ,,, me report shows Polk county to be ssa se,i m the foreground, with a total of 7s ze1 members, as follows: Canning. do io, poultry, 101; onion, IA; home uemonstration, 4e.
 lolk county in it's district is led bay bay oy Miller county. with 316 mem- tx yers; and in the state stands sixth in b. uring the past week Miss Woods Ws, as gwen canning demonstrations at p.me ppe'come Home, Marble Hill and p, ppuneh, with lectures on canning at th a''on and Bog Springs. She reports cn',up ne crops in the south half of Polk Soy sSounty as generally excellent. they itas, tas'ng suffered little thus far from ,a iaek of moisture. ai'' 1atf-
The Mena weekly star., 1918-07-25
Residence Property Selling.

In the past few days several pieces of Mena realty have changed hands Monday Payne & Sunderman sold the John Thatcher place in Halls addition, house and two acres of land, includ- ing the crop, to Miss Pauline Lein, who came here from Wickes, for $1 500 cash. Monday I. NJ Davis residence, occupied by Alderman H. w. Roberts, on the corner of Seventh and Church streets, to Mrs. Clara Kelso, who will occupy it as home. The considera- tion was $950.
The Mena weekly star., 1918-07-25
Getting Wood Supply.

Rev. A. P. Gallagher believes in conserving and Monday took four boys out to the Js Shunlaker farm east of the city and they cut four ricks of wood, and then took a swim in the 0uaehita river. He states that he expects to get the winter supply of wood this way.
The Mena weekly star., 1918-07-25
sirs. Dean Much Improved.

Miss Maude Board came in Monday from the Fred Saiyers Ranch near Gaston, in response to the notice of the critical illness of her aunt, Mrs. Pearl Nj. Dean. Mrs. Dean, by the way much improved Tuesday, and Mir. and Mrs. R. B. Board, who are visiting relatives at Austin, Tex. were notified to that effect, but returned home
The Mena weekly star., 1918-07-25

c. w Perryman of Valiant, Ok, visitor at the home of his sister, Mrs. Lonnie McDaniel, at Wander voort was Mena visitor Wednes- day. He formerly lived in Polk coun- ty.
The Mena weekly star., 1918-07-25
CONTEMPLATE IMPROVEMENT.
Electric Lighting Company May Put
 Lines in Alleys. s

K. P. McBroom of Muskogee, Ok, commercial sales manager for the Commonwealth Public Service Com pany, arrived in Mena Monday to spend a few days looking. after the company's interests. Mr. MeBroom stated to representative of The Star that thsyscesnpany has in sen- temptation extensive Improvements in the lighting system in-r Mena, chief among which is the rebuilding of the entire wiring system, the plan being to remove the poles. from the streets and run all distributing lines in the alleys.r.a. ss n-m<
The Mena weekly star., 1918-07-25

Dr. c. c. Gunnels of the Gunnels- Riley Motor Company, Little Rock, came in Sunday to spend few days with his family. Dr. Gunnels is planning to build residence in Lit tie Rock.
The Mena weekly star., 1918-07-25
ELLIS sALE-PorTER. JULY 30.

Extra good horses, splendid disc farm implements, purebred poultry;
 much in farm tools and household
 goods. Begins at 1 o'clock, Tuesday, July 30s G. M. Latimer, auctioneer.i Adv. 176&30-lt se ta. M .vs.A
The Mena weekly star., 1918-07-25
IS THIS THE LONG LOOKED FOR PUSH?
rh. Sudden Surprise Attack of the All lied Forces Is Bringing Question to the Fore-The Way of the
 Reasoning.
BULLETIN.

soeclal wire to The Star.
 Between 0urco and Marine the Americans have taken Jauigonne and south of Soissons have. cap tured Brozarcy. The French cap tured three towns in the same district.
The Mena weekly star., 1918-07-25

Mrs. Ruby Stokes of Austin, Tex, came in on Tuesday with her sister, Mrs R. B. Board, to visit her sister, Mrs. Pearl Dean, who has been seri- ously sick, but is now improving.
The Mena weekly star., 1918-07-25

Miss Harvey Mccoy returned Tues day from Yocana where she had spent two weeks at the home of Mir. and Mrs. R. L. Norris,
The Mena weekly star., 1918-07-25

ii. w. Finger has exchanged his faithful old warhorse, Henry de Ford, for brand new Model 90 Overland, certain other considerations making the deal satisfactory to the Zachary Motor Company.
The Mena weekly star., 1918-07-25

Mrs. s. N. Ford left Monday aft ernoon to visit her son, Porter Ford at Fort Smith She had not seen her son for seven years.
The Mena weekly star., 1918-07-25

J. A. Fazell of Board Camp, accom- panied by his guest, Charlie Clifford Of Ouachita, Montgomery county, were Mena visitors Monday. They left in the afternoon on a business trip to Heayener.
The Mena weekly star., 1918-07-25

J. F. Averitt returned from Hat field Monday. He states that his fath- CT, L. W. Averitt, who has been very sick, is growing stronger.
The Mena weekly star., 1918-07-25

Chester Lauck, who left several days ago to offer for the navy at Tex arkana, was rejected because too light and has returned home.
The Mena weekly star., 1918-07-25

T. H. Daniel, merchant of Fogel, Ok, was here Tuesday buying goods of our wholesale merchants.
The Mena weekly star., 1918-07-25

Miss Pauline Pryor, with the Duke Magruder Dry Goods Company, left Tuesday for Heavener to visit with her sister, Mrs. M. A. Eddy.
The Mena weekly star., 1918-07-25

turned to their home at Fort Smith after visiting relatives and friends in and around Mei.a
The Mena weekly star., 1918-07-25

c. A. White, who is visiting his daughter, Mrs. c. W. Hall, states that crops around Talihina. Ok, are good this year.
The Mena weekly star., 1918-07-25

s. T. Bell and W. z. Duke of Wom- ble were here Wednesday in interest of the Elgin Auto Company.
The Mena weekly star., 1918-07-25

Mir. and Mrs. E. A. Brumbelow re- turned from Foreman Tuesday, where he has been at work for several weeks.
The Mena weekly star., 1918-07-25

Mir. and Mrs. B. G. Smith from near Egger were among the folks trading in Mena Tuesday.
The Mena weekly star., 1918-07-25

Mir. and Mrs. George w. Petty spent Sunday visiting relatives near Wom- ble, going by automobile.
The Mena weekly star., 1918-07-25

Mrs. N. c. Lindsay of Hatton, acc companied by her guest. Miss Kate Grain of Dallas, Tex, was here spending the day Wednesday.
The Mena weekly star., 1918-07-25

mens at Little Rock and en route home will stop for time at Hot Springs.
The Mena weekly star., 1918-07-25

Mrs. Oscar Afford is spending few days out in the country, visiting her brother, Ed Goss, and family.
The Mena weekly star., 1918-07-25

Mrs. W. E. Beavers came up from Hatfield Monday and spent day vis- ting Mir. and Mrs. H. w. Finger
The Mena weekly star., 1918-07-25

The Rev. T. H. Howell and son, Monroe, came up from Opal Tuesday.
The Mena weekly star., 1918-07-25

r J. A. Mackey, came down from
 Rich Mountain on the local Tuesday.
The Mena weekly star., 1918-07-25

o. B. Witherspoon brought his car ;o Mena for repairs Tuesday
The Mena weekly star., 1918-07-25

who has been visiting him, came with him, en route home.
The Mena weekly star., 1918-07-25

Mir. and Mrs. K. L. Mcclure of Mex leo, Mo, who have been visiting Mir. and Mrs. J. B. Lavinder, west of Mena for several weeks left Tuesday afternon for Rocky Ford, Colo, Mrs. Mcclure and Mrs Lavinder are sis ters.