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The Mena weekly star., 1919-08-14
RED CROSS ACTIVITIES.
Chapter and Branches Made 1885
Articles and Have s1932.79 on Hand.

Chapter and Branches Made 1885
Articles and Have S1932.79 on Hand.
The great amount Of work accom-
plished during the past two years by
the Polk County Chapter and branches
Of the American Red Cross, is a sur
prise even 10 THOSE most intimately
connected with the work, for it was not
until movement was started to write
the history covering this period that
the aggregate of the work became ap-
parent. The Polk County Chapter was
organized on May z, 1917, when six
teen women responded to the call Of
Mrs. T. A. Park, but the charter was
not received until August 2, 1917.
Branches were organized at Hatfield,
Cove, Vandervoort, Grannis, Wickes,
Acorn, Board Camp and Big Fork, and
the members of the branches had a
good part in making the total of 81
985 different articles. These are things
and the number of each that were
made:
Sweaters, 1872; mufflers, 1924; socks,
961 pairs; bed shirts, 525; pajama
suits, 647; mems shirts. 522; bed socks,
2S3; wash cloths, 92; Xmas packages,
i47; hospital garments, 220; hot water
bottle covers, 1879; comfort kits, 376;
helpless hospital shirts, 10S; surgical
wipes. II; gun wipes, 10000; bath
robe, 1 pillows, 2; pillow cases, IS;
Belgian aprons. 10; Belgian dresses,
go; girls chemise, 400; sheets, 81; bath
towels, so; hand towels, 95; handker-
chiefs, 100; napkins, as; property bags,
II; layettes, "a; quilts, 3; baby blan-
kets, L; tape-covered crosses, /; wrist
let's, 142 pairs; extra shirts, 81
Total, 81 1856
The report Of E. H. Sapp, auditor,
shows that the Chapter and branches
handled considerable money as well as
making articles His report, which
covers the year from July /, 1918 to
July /, 1919, is as follows:
Balance in bany July /, 1918. IS 207.12
Total Receipts ....,....,.. 6706.05
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Soldier waltman Home Again.

Henry Waltman, discharged at
Camp Pike last Friday, reached Mena
Saturday and after spending a day
with his parents and other relatives,
left Sunday for Paxico, Kas., where
Mrs. Mailman is with her parents. He
plans to return to Mena, however.
Soldier Mailman was in the radio see
ton and saw fourteen months of over
sea service, part of it being at ST.
Mihiel and at Meuse-Argonne front,
and the last three months being with
the army of occupation. He escaped
injury, but says there was all the
chance in the world to have been
gassed or shell shocked while en-
gagged in the Meuse-Argonne front.
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Tribute to Dead Magnate.

Pittsburgh, Pa, Aug. 11.--This city,
where Andrew Carnegie laid the
foundation of his vast fortune in the
steel business, today paid tribute to
the dead magnate. Immediately after
reading the Associated Press dispatch
announcing Mr. Carnegie's death,
Mayor Il. V. Babcock ordered all flags
in Pittsburgh lowered to half mast.
At one of his philanthropic works,
plans were made to drape the build
ing with crepe in respect to the ben
efactor News of Mr.. Carnegie's sud
den death at Lenox spread rapidly
thru the city. At the steel mills which
bear his name, preparations We're
made to suspend work and other insti-
buttons in which he was interested
planned similar action.
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PROF. b. w. TORREYSON TO
BE HERE DURING FAIR

IL
VIII Be Principal Speaker on Educa-
ton Day, Thursday, September
Other Well known Speakers.
Prof. B. w. Torreyson, President of
the Arkansas State Normal at Con-
way, has accepted the invitation of
County Supt. 7. ]. Wilbanks to deliver
the principal address on Thursday,
September A., which has been deslg-
mated Education Day Of the Polk
County Fair. Professor Torreson has
spoken in Polk county before and
those who have heard him will be
gratified to learn Of his return. Every
school director in Polk county should
be present that day and hear Mr.. Tor
reyson speak.
1t is also fairly certain that State
Supt. Bond, W. E. Laseter, State Su-
pervisor of Rural Schools, Harry F.
Kapp, District Farm Agent, and Miss
Carrie Plunkett, District Home Agent,
will be present and address the audi
ences. These, with our own George
B. Cook, should make the day worth
while to the educational interests of
the county.
The girls and boys club work and
the educational exhibits viii be placed
in the courthouse and the speaking
will be either in the courthouse or on
the courthouse lawn.
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Possum Club Officers to Meet.

President B. S. Petefsh, in from
Acorn Saturday, authorized call for
a meeting of the executive committee
of the Postum Club to be held next
Saturday at 2 o'clock in the Office of
Norwood & Alley. He urges that all
members in good standing be present
for plans viii be made for the annual
possum roast and banquet of the club.
The Mena weekly star., 1919-08-14
ANDREW CARNEGIE
DIES SUDDENLY
a. 90 Years Snecnmhed In Rrief Ill
ness Of Pneumonia-Had Spent
Late Years in Virtual Retirement
-pittsburgh's Tribute.

Lenox, Mass, Aug. 11.--Andrew
Carnegie, steel magnate and philan-
thropist, died at his Lenox home,
SHADOW Brook at ITO this morning
after an illness of less than three
days with bronchial pneumonia. So
sudden was his death that his daugh-
ter, Mrs. Roswell Miller, was unable
to get to her fathers bedside before
ne died. His wife and private secre-
tary we're with him at the end.
Mr.. Carnegie had spent most of the
summer at Lenox, coming here late in
May and up to few days ago en-
ioyed himself in fishing trips on Lake
Mahkeenac, which borders his "Shad-
ow Brook" estate, and in riding about
his grounds. He was taken i'll Fri
day and grew steadily worse. His adj
vanced age and lessened powers of re-
sistance FASTENED the end.
Mr.. Carnegie came to Lenox to
make his home in May, 1917, and had
spent the last three summers here.
He intended to spend his declining
days at his country home here and
when he bought it an announcement
was made that Mr. Carnegie would
spend all of the spring and summer
months there. He came up from New
York late in May this year.
Mr.. Carnegie leaves his widow, who
was Miss Louise Whitfield of New
York, and his daughter, Margaret,
who married last April Ensign Ros-
well Miller of New York.
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Public Sale.
TUESDAY, AUGUST 19, 1919
Starting at 10 O'clock, Sharp.
; Miles Southeast of Mena, l Mile

Starting at 10 O'clock, Sharp.
6 Miles Southeast of Mena, l Mile
South of Nunley.
The undersigned will sell the fol-
lowing property at auction:
] team of Black Horse Mules, 4 yrs.
old, weight about 900.
] team of Bay Mare Mules, yrs.
old, weight about 800.
good young Mich Cows. . calves.
About. two dozen Chickens.
/ nearly new Gin. Columbus Wagon.
! set of Leather Team Harness.
l saddle.
General line of farm machinery and
all my household goods.
TERMS: Sums of $40 90 and under,
cash; on sums over $1,000, credit until
Nov. Is. bankable paper
w. A. HAWKINS. Owner.
Col. c. Nj. Latimer, Auctionecr.
Fred Embry, Clerk.
TUESDAY, AUGUST 10, 1919
Starting at Ten O'clock, Sharp.
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when your brain is dull and you

When your brain is dull and you
cannot hold your own in test of wit
among your fellows, it means your
liver is torpid and your stomach and
bowels full of bilious impurities. To
brighten up your mental faculties and
make you feel right, Prickly Ash Bit
ters is the remedy you need. 1t clears
the brain and braces the body. Price
81, 25 per Bottle. Gunnels' Drug Store
and jackson Drug & Furniture Co,
Special Agents.-Adv.
The Mena weekly star., 1919-08-14

rom Ashdown, having made the trip
N two autos. They will spend the
summer at bethesda Springs, having
secured rooms at the home of Mr.. and
MIS- o. a. Duncan, and in addition
expecting to use tents 10 camp out.
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SCHOOL SUPPLIES.

School Directors and Teachers:
Send for our catalog. We deal in
Everything for Schools" EDUCA-
TIoNAL SUPPLY CO. Board of
Commerce Bldg, Little Rock.--Adv.
25-12t
The Mena weekly star., 1919-08-14

Mrs. Chewing and children nav a,.,s, a
coming to Mena for several SUI ser
and now she is planning to REMITTANCE s;ldrsn
the winter also 50 that tne ~ Mena
may have the advantage OF '"'
schools.
The Mena weekly star., 1919-08-14
Groves TasteIess chill Tonic

restores vitality and energy by purifying and en-
richine the blood. You soon feel It's Strength
enine. Invieoratine Effect Price e0c
The Mena weekly star., 1919-08-14

Mrs. 6. D. Chewing and four chill
dren ana Mr. and Mrs. d. l.. Baclev
ana nephew and niece, Robert and
feari Holman, reached Mena FRIDAY
The Mena weekly star., 1919-08-14

New York FORK, aug. ii.-Aittho Nh Mr..
Carnegie, who was in his eighty
fourth year, had been an invalid since
1917, when he suffered an attack of
grippe, the news of his death was a
shock to old friends and former bust
ness associates here. Since his pre-
vious serious illness he had been un-
der the care of two nurses.
Identified so long with the interna-
tional peace movement, Mr.. Carnegie
was said to have been more severely
affected by the world war than most
men. 1t came as hard blow to him
and the cause which he had so close
to his heart.
Owing to his ill-health, Mr.. Carne-
gle for some time had led secluded
life and his withdrawal from all pub
lie activities gave rise to frequent
statements concerning his health. At
ter his retirement he was compelled
to limit the number of his daily visit
ors and until his last illness he met
and spoke with only few of his old
est and closest friends.
The Mena weekly star., 1919-08-14
For SALE.

Genuine Oliver Chilled Flows for
sale, and can make immediate deliv-
cry. Sizes and prices as follows:
No. 20 Oliver Chilled Flows. $1,000
No. 10 Oliver Chilled Plows. $3.50
No. 10 Oliver Chilled Flows. $14.4O
No. 10 Oliver Chilled Flows. $3.50
No. A. c. Oliver Chilled Flows. 80 so
No. o Oliver Chilled Flows. -. $3.50
These prices are f. o. b. Poteau, and
plows have extra share and / wrench.
Prices are for cash, and plows are new
and in good condition Write The Po-
teau Trading Co., Poteau, Okla. 32-4
The Mena weekly star., 1919-08-14
Colds Cause Grip and influenza

LAXATIVE BRoMo ourNINE Tablets remove the
cause. There Is only one promo ouinine :"
c. W. GROVES sIenature on box. SOC.
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s691s.f7
Red Cross Financial Report.

Mrs. T. r. Jones, jr., treasurer,
makes the following report of the re-
ceipts and disbursement of the Polk
County Chapter of the American
Red Cross:
The Mena weekly star., 1919-08-14

Don't suffer the misery of indiges-
ton when you can get relief from
Prickly Ash Bitters. It eases pain and
drives out badly digested food. One
dose does the work. Try it. Price
$1.25 per Bottle. Gunnels' Drug
Store and Jackson Drug & Furniture
Co., Special Agents.-Adv.
For Sale--11 head cattle. Bargains.
]. r. Ogden, r. No. ADV 33-4t
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Balance in bany July /, 1918. IS 207.12
Total Receipts ......... 6706.05
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Tract No. 1, located l mile
westof city on the Hawthorn
or middle road; 20 acres, 10
in cultivation, good Broom
house, large well built barn,
2 wells. This place is ali
fenced with woven wire,
land is mostly level and in
high state of cultivation; is
on the assured line OF the
new jefferson Highway.
The Mena weekly star., 1919-08-14

Sale Starting at 1000 A. M.
will sell to the highest bidder without reserve the fol-
lowing property:
The Vashon Island record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1916-1919, 1919-11-20
BURTON

Mr.. and Mrs. +. G. Heilge re
turned Oh Monday evening from a
most interesting journey through
the Middle West and East return
ing by the way of Florida over
the Southern route. They visited
friends in Denver. South Dakota,
Boston. Washington, d. c. and
many other places and also at
tended a reunion at Dartmouth
College. Mr.. Hedge says they
had delightful trip but he is
more convinced than ever that
Nashon Island is the best place
on earth TO live.
Miss Mae Bixby came on Tues
day from Big Lake where she has
resigned her position in the school
10 accept a better one in Morenci,
Arizona. She left Tacoma for
Arizona on Thursday
Mrs. Milton Prichard and young
son Burton. came home from Port
land on Sunday evening.
Chaplain Thorne, who will occu-
py the pulpit in the Baptist church
here for some time has moved his
family into the parsonage.
The many friends of Mrs. Cook,
sympathize with her and her fami-
ly in the loss of her father who
passed quietly away on last sun
day morning.
Mrs. Tubbs spent several days
recently in Tacoma. the guest OF
Mrs. Haskell
The Missionary Society met on
Thursday at the home Of Mrs.
Fred Wye.
Mrs. Butler Went TO Seattle on
Wednesday TO attend banquet
given by the Red Cross to the
chairmen of the stamp committees.
Mrs. Joe Lindstrum was a guest
at luncheon on Thursday of Mrs.
S. p. Brokaw of Tacoma.
The Woman's Club spent de
lightful afternoon on Tuesday at
the home of Mesdames Steirmetz
The Vashon Island record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1916-1919, 1919-11-20

ket eggs for s2ooT, making a total In
come from his small flock OF $3.50.
The cost OF feeding the flock during
this time was 2l.i0, which leaves n
net return of $33.40.
This record is by no means excep-
tlonai. as, with the coming Of the poul-
try club and with the development of
enthusiasm among It's members. egg
producing us well rs flock income re-
turns, has greatly increased in every
section.
Properly developed and fostered
poultry is one of the most profitable
sidellnes In which most farmers can
become Interested, and, AT present,
there is hardly any activity Of modern
farming which viii pay better than the
maintenance and production of good
poultry.
The Vashon Island record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1916-1919, 1919-11-20

"a facc with smile % mile long
pa we "antel' ASK her. say If
any woman ever kissed tho Blar
nry Stone She sure did
You would hardly recognize the
Il. A. Hunt ranch nowadays since
Mr. Hunt has removed that Wild
clncss of hoan poles While the
beams were moi much Of a success
as a crop he has about three cords
OF sis foot fine summer wood.
While SOME people can [ afford
To buy automobiles. they do the
next best thing. Saw $. NJ. Mabee
trailing behind his wagon a fine,
new buggy Watch him put on
airs. now
Mrs Benson and children spent
Sunday with her mother, Mrs. r.
Abrams. The kiddies just enjoy
coming ont TO grandma's ranch
Messrs. John and Oscar Smart,
brothers of Mis-. Phillip French,
are staying with her for awhile.
They have contract for cutting
wood for the Beali Greenhouse Go.
John is like they say down in Chi
ifornia. One OF the old i9ers- -
here on the Island.
Mr. Ranquisi was home several
day, last week getting acquainted
with his family He says His name
is Ed, and a mighty good name
1t is Guess no one wili dispute
that
Mrs. A. y Baker chairman Of
the Cove auxiliary Of the Red
Cross. called meeting of that
body at the home OF Mrs. +. ST.
grist in South Cove on Tuesday,
NOV. ilth. The meeting was in the
nature of roll call, and % were
enrolled for 1920. The Cove auxil-
larry was very highly commended
by the mother chapter for the
splendid work accomplished dur
ing the past year. The next meet
ing will be held at the home of
Mrs. Y. Crozier on Tuesday, Nov.
2itb, All members are urged to be
present.
The Vashon Island record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1916-1919, 1919-11-20
GOOD SCALY LEG TREATMENT
Dip Affected Parts In Crude Oil or
kerosene-One Submcrslon 10
Usually Sufficient.

Scaly leg is caused by small mite
which burrows underneath the scales
of the legs, where it feeds and lays
It's minute eggs. The legs become so
sore at times that fowls are unable TO
scratch for food or set on the roost.
The treatment consists of dipping
the legs In crude oil. If not conyen-
lent pure kerosene may be used. Dip
early enough SO that the oil will dry
before the fowls go on the roost, and
be careful that the oil does not get
on the feathers. One treatment Is
usually sufficient. hut If the old scales
have not peeled OFF after 30 days it
should be repeated.
The Vashon Island record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1916-1919, 1919-11-20
-~--&SS

A basket crocheted Of Irvine and
dipped in shellac, is allowed TO dry,
after being shaped to suit the farey Of
its maker. 1t is then adorned with odd
yarn flowers, as shown in the picture
above, and converted into a pretty bag
by lining IL with silk and extending
the silk above the top OF the basket.
The silk gathers up at the top on a
ribbon. If one cares TO present o.
friend with the ultimate in luxurious
laundry bags, this aarair will answer.
for It viii grace any dressing room
and serve 10 catch soiled handker-
chiefs and necswear.
The Vashon Island record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1916-1919, 1919-11-20
[ I(yI1lB3T
CHICKENS INCREASE SAVINGS
North Carolina Poultry Club Member
Made Remarkable Record With
Small Flock Of Hens.
prepared by the United States Depart
ment OF Agficnlture)

prepared by the United States Depart
ment OF Asriciiliufe)
A net return of 81 hen over a four
months period is the remarkable rec
ord Of North Carolina poultry club
member who nhout the middle OF Jan
uary, mated 10 White Leghorn hens
With standardized male Of the same
variety. During the ensuing four
months these 10 hens laid 1.i0s eggs.
or this number 80 were placed In the
incubator, from which Al chicks were
Matched and all but five were raised.
The owner marketed six coekerels for
S,.00. He now has On hand 30 nulets
lie sold 30i eggs for Matching purposes
for $1,000, ms well as 5dh dozen mar
The Vashon Island record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1916-1919, 1919-11-20

If there is anything a man appre'
.lates more than another IL is a waste
basket to hold things that he doesn't
want or a case to hold things that he
Toes want. Here are both these sen
sihle gifts, made to match, and happy
is The man who will receive them at
Christmas time.
The waste basket has foundation
Of very light board. covered with dull
rose-colored tapestry and finished with
lark-green braid. Handles with tas-
sells to match prove convenient. A me-
lalion of figured tapestry bound by
braid completes this practical and
handsome gift The case for papers
lis made to match the basket.
The Vashon Island record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1916-1919, 1919-11-20
60 V e

Our attention has been called to
the fact that in mentioning roup
as being a serious disease among
poultry. and in speaking of the
trouble Mr.. Dunn had with his
pullets might lead some to think
that roup was the cause We re-
gret having left such an impress
sion. The way those pullets sing
and cackle nowadays! Roup Not
much Golly, | could not have the
heart to SANDER uch a fine bunch
of chickens.
Mrs. P. d. Halsey of Vashon
spent a day or so calling on her
old neighbors and friends in Cove.
They were all more than glad to
SIZE her genial face once more. The
latch-string is always out, Mrs.
lIalsey
Miss Ruth Abrams is back from
Alaska. She went up there last
spring with her brother Abe.
While he fished she clerked in one
of the stores up there. She reports
having a very pleasant trip com
ing down; no storms, the weather
being unusually delightful and
warm.
Mrs. Baker has become a regu-
lar hold up. She called at the
Hunt ranch one day last week.
The proprietor not being at home,
she tackled the other fellow who
holds down the place. Thus she
commenced ~ know you have
got the money, but ! don't know
" Well. you guess the
rest. We did not look down along
line of glistenine steel, but into
The Vashon Island record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1916-1919, 1919-11-20
LAYERS IN GOOD CONDITION
Eggs Can Be Produced in Fall and
Early Winter as Easy as Spring
IL Hens Get Feed.

If the hens are in good condition the
poultry keeper can get eggs just as
well in the fall and early winter as in
spring, II they are fed exactly II hours
apart every day In the year, and have
ample time 10 eat the feed before GO
ing TO roost. Professor Rice has the
results of many practical tests made
At Cornell and elsewhere to prove this
statement.
The Vashon Island record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1916-1919, 1919-11-20

The first requirement Of young
chicks is Warmth temperature CONF
Portable for them. Chicks hatch in a
temperature Of 102 degrees 30 i05 de-
grees F. When brooded by hens they
remain under The mothers nearly all
The time for two or three days Chicks
shipped in small boxes are kept warm
by the heat Of their bodies So long as
the boxes are not exposed to near
freezing Temperatures. but this natural
neat is not sufficient when they are
given more liberty
The Vashon Island record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1916-1919, 1919-11-20
[NNILIR NOIE(
Don't overstock your land.

Don't overstock your land.
Keep house and yard clean.
Provide nest fer each four or five
hens.
Don't keep a male bird Hens lay
just as well without male.
All ducks should be marketed when
they are from eight to ten weeks old
if the most profit Is to be made from
them.
When fowls do not have access to
natural greeu feed, sprouted oats, cab
baEe, mangeis, cut clover, etc, should
be fed.
If The chicks appear droopy moisten
the down on their heads and search
for head lice. If these lice are found
use head lice ointment or gaseline or
sweet oil.
il is good practice 20 separate with
In reasonable limits she growing stock
according to age. Smaller chicks
should not he crowded from the feed
ing trouehs nor harried by the strong
er and older ones.
The Vashon Island record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1916-1919, 1919-11-20

and Burbank. Mrs. A. J. Van
House read some very interesting
articles on literature and educa-
ton.
Mr.. l.. N. Bixby of Tenino is a
guest of Mr. and Mrs. w. G. Whit
field.
Mrs. W. Coy Meredith spent
the week end in Tacoma.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1919-09-29
SOCIAL And PERSONALS

Miss Grace Bell Bolin. OF Ukiah.
and Philip Floyd Guerrant of Hold
man. were united in marriage Satur-
day evening, the service being per-
formed at 6 o'clock at the Baptist
church in Pendleton. Rev. W. II.
Cox, pastor of the church, read the
ceremony which took place in the
presence of a small group of relatives
and friends and Miss Edith English
and clifford Holdman attended the
couple
The bride was attractively attired
in travaing suit of navy blue serge
worn with a small hat to match.
Among relatives present at the SER
vice were Mrs. Guerrant, mother Of
the groom. Miss Anna Guarrant Miss
Rilda Guerrant, both OF them his sis
tiers, and Mr.. and Mrs. Roy Thorne.
Mr.. and Mrs. Guerrant win be at
home after n few days at their place
near Holdman. the groom being en-
gagged in farming 1000 acres of wheat
land in the Holdman district.
Mr.. and Mrs. d. I. Cowen have re-
turned to Pendleton and are being
welcomed back 10 make their home
after an absence of year spent in
Portland.
Miss Lavelle Florence was hostess
Monday at an orpheum party followed
by tea at the Hotel Portland. the af-
fair being arranged in compliment TO
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1919-09-29

Miss Elizabeth Jacobs, the much-
feted bride-elect. Those enjoying
Miss Florence's hospitality were. Miss
Jacobs, Miss Katherine Hoyt, Mrs
Nancy Scott Fan, Mrs. Jack White.
Miss Elsa schining of san Francisco;
Mrs. Frances ID. Langton, Mrs. Thom-
as Fitzpatrick OF New York, Miss An
ma Munley, Miss V'ona Guthrie. Miss
Leila Guthrie and Miss Helen Honey
man.-oregonian.
Mrs. Ada I.osh Ross was hostess for
an informal dinner party at the Hotel
Portland on Monday. evening, honor
ing Mrs Dan Sommer, who is in Port
land from her home in Elgin, III. vis-
iting at the home OF her daughter-in-
law, Mrs. Velma Sommer, for a short
time,-JouTnal.
Mrs. NJ. a. Stewart. who is in PEN
dleton as the guest of her daughter,
Mrs 4. A. Kimball. is convalescing
after a slight illness. Mrs. Stewart
is here for an extended visit at the
home of Mrs. Kimbai.
Mrs. Stephen \. Lowell left yester-
day for visit in Portland.
A special meeting of the Delphian
Club is to be held tomorrow evening
at s o'clock at the home of Mrs. Laura
d. Nash, 81 Bush street. The event
is scheduled for s o'clock.