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The Ontario Argus. (Ontario, Or.) 1???-1947, 1920-09-30
AMERICAN LEGION IN
ANNUAL CONVENTION

Cleveland. More than 100 delegates
we're In their seats in the Hippodrome
theatre here when Franklin D'olier,
national commander, called to order
the second annual convention OF the
American Legion. The theater re.
sembled a political convention desig.
mated by standards.
Commander D'olier presented Rev.
Francis ]. Kelly, OF Troy, N. Y, the
fighting chaplain" who delivered the
invocation. Mayor William s. Fitz.
gerald welcomed the visitors.
Cleveland was packed with members
OF the legion and it's auxiliaries and
the city had a martial aspect resemb.
ling war times, as many OF its guests
wore the khaki OF those strenuous
days
The parade was held Monday after.
noon and officers Of the legion say
that at least 10000 members OF the
organization we're In the line Of march.
Among those who reviewed the le.
gion forces was General Fayelle, who
commanded smany Americans in
France and who came as a representa-.
tive OF the French government aud
Foch.
The Ontario Argus. (Ontario, Or.) 1???-1947, 1920-09-30
FORMER BOLSHEVIK
SECRETARY TAKEN

chicago,-Agents OF the department
OF justice raided a house here, arrest
ed a man alleged TO be Witty Schech.
man, at one time secretary 70 Nlcho-
las Lenin. Bolshevist premier and
eonfiseated documents alleged to con.
tain the code whereby Russian radi.
calls In this country communicated
with each other.
scheehman, according to police. was
secretary TO Lenin previous TO 1915.
For some time after that he resided In
France and only recently did It be-
come known he was In this country
The documents seized In the raid are
said to show that Sehechman came TO
this country as the delegate Of the
Third Internationale OF Russia 10 the
recent convention OF the Communist
Labor party In Chicago,
Considerable radical literature and
also was seized.
The Ontario Argus. (Ontario, Or.) 1???-1947, 1920-09-30
ERlEF GENERAL NEWS

Jacob Sehiff. widely known banker
and philanthropist. died at his home
In New York
Flour dropped 25 TO 40 cents a bar
rel at the principal Minneapolis mills
Monday. due TO the weak wheat mar
ket.
General Wrangel. opposing Russian
Bolshevik forces on the southern front.
has taken more than 10000 prisoners
In six days.
Grasshoppers. making their first ap-
pearanee In southeastern Nebraska for
years. are damaging winter wheat.
which is Just coming up.
Elihu Root. who has been aiding in
the establishment OF permanent
court OF justice at The Hague confer
ence. has returned 10 America.
Alexandra Millerand was elected
president OF France by the national
assembly to succeed Paul Deschanel,
who resigned because OF III health.
The Cosmopolitan Trust company OF
Boston was closed BY order OF State
Bank Commissioner Allen. This is
the fifth Boston bank to be closed
since the Charles JonEi crash.
The Ontario Argus. (Ontario, Or.) 1???-1947, 1920-09-30
NEIsER ROUNDUP 40
BE STAGED BY LEGION
Continued from page -

moneys worth In entertainment
which has formerly been furnished
by questionable outside carnival
companies.
AS soon as the concession was
made. the boys began TO work aud
they have been working ever since
with some results they wish known
and some others they are keeping
secret until the big show is staged,
Probably the biggest feature OF
their end OF the show will be what is
known as the Old Town. This is to
be similar to the Happy Canyon"
at Pendleton and according to the
boys. is TO be a true replica OF Weis-
or in the olden days. There will be
plenty OF places where a man can get
action on his money and Queneh his
thirst, II he so desires.
There will be the pretty bellies,
the wheels. the cards, and the bones
and all to make the time pass pleas
antly and uproariously for those at
tending,
Besides the above there will be
show with singing and
dancing stunts and string OF side
shows including everything from a
strong man to handcuff artist.
These are only few Of the amuse-
ments for We could go on mentioning
them. For instance there is going
to be a big boxing contest in fact
several OF them between fighters who
earned real regulations while in the
camps.
We are not going to impose on the
good editor who gave us this space
by going into further detail, We
believe We have given enough to
show you, that there is going to be
doing every minute. and il
you will really enjoy yourself, you
The Ontario Argus. (Ontario, Or.) 1???-1947, 1920-09-30
BODY OF BERT CAssELL Is
SENT TO HOME IN ILLINOIS

The body of Bert Cassells aged 81
who died at the hospital here last
Thursday following an illness Of sew
eral weeks was shipped to his old
home at Wyoming, Illinois on Sum
day following a short service held
at McDowell's chapel.
The deceased had lived in ontario
for several years and followed his
trade Of drilling wells. II was while
engaged In sinking a well at Adrian
that he contracted typhoid fever from
which he did not recover.
Mr.. Cassells was 81 years of age
and so far as known his only rela-
tives are brother, John Cassells OF
the U. s. Marines at Philadelphia and
an aunt. Mrs. Eta Malone of Wyom-
ing, Illinois.
The Ontario Argus. (Ontario, Or.) 1???-1947, 1920-09-30
FAIR ENDS WITH BIG
PROGRAM OF EVENTS
Continued from Page One)

Thompson, Walter Shimp and Mon
roe all getting a portion.
In the special get-away-day race
for Ford cars for which V. H. sta
pies posted a purst OF 500, Fred
Butler won In handy fashion tapping
all OF the other contestants from one
to three times. V. w. Chambers was
easily the winner OF second money
white Rutledge and stowell took
third money.
Miss Alva Hurd Of Payette wen
the novelty, walk, tro and run race
and the four pony races furnished
all kinds OF excitement. Clark's
Apenee and Hurd's Bob Minor were
the heat winners in the harness event
and in each of the heats save the
last witch was Apenee's in a proces
sion. they made a pretty finish.
Balloon Fails To Rise
The hard luck OF the balloon man.
Granberg held out to the last. His
balloon arrived Friday and while It
was being inflated II tore a big rent
In one side and thus spoiled the tri-
pie parachute drop.
As soon as the books OF the fair
have been completed and the entries
checked The Argus will present
complete list OF the winners and tho
financial statement of the board.
Directors Dean. Ilickox and Her
rett who managed the fair, while
naturally disappointed at the hard
luck OF drawing four cold and two
wet days. are not at all discouraged.
The appreciation they have received.
the cooperation accorded them by
their workers. superintendents and
assistants. has prepared the ground
work for better things next year.
1T was worth while II for no other
reason. than We had n comprehend |
'ive exhibit to show Senator McNary |
while he was here, said President
Dean.
The Ontario Argus. (Ontario, Or.) 1???-1947, 1920-09-30

most successful OF the hardy ranchers
of the region. When others failed
he somehow MANAGED TO get q crop
Mr.. Rupert came to the Flat from
Washington. but originally his home
was In the valley OF the Minnesota
river In Minnesota.
Funeral services will be held from
the Church OF the Blessed Sacrament
tomorrow morning friday at II
O'Clock.
The Ontario Argus. (Ontario, Or.) 1???-1947, 1920-09-30
HARDING LEADING IN POLL
At REXALL DRUG STORES NOW

According to the local. state and
national returns, so far tabulated.
this is going to be a republican year
in national politics. Locally the poll
show Harding s29. Cox 276; nation
ally the republican candidates are
leading by a wide margin In all sec
tlons save the South where the de-
mocratic candidate r. leading by a
three TO two vote. Considerable in
terest IL being manifested In the poll
here In Ontario and many patrons OF
the local ReXall store follow the
tabulations.
The Ontario Argus. (Ontario, Or.) 1???-1947, 1920-09-30
WARNING NOTICE

Land owners who are wasting wat
er in the neighborhood of what was
formerly the George Blanton, and
the Springer ranches west of Ontario
on the Malheur bench, permitting 1t
to run wild over their neighbors pro-
perty' and providing no outlet are
hereby notified to remedy this con-
dition. Thousands of dollars dam
age has been caused already and a
continuance Of this practice will com
Oell action to recover same.
]. ]. DIESS
The Ontario Argus. (Ontario, Or.) 1???-1947, 1920-09-30
DEAD OK FLAT RANCHER DIES
AFTER LINGERING ILLNESS

william Rupert one OF the best
known OF the dry land ranchers Of
the Upper Dead OK Flat country died
at his home there yesterday after
noon after n lingering Illness. lie
leaves wife and family TO mourn
for him.
Mr.. Rupert had lived on the Flat
for several years and was one OF the
The Ontario Argus. (Ontario, Or.) 1???-1947, 1920-09-30
Man Who Fixed 1919 series Known

Chicago.-H. II. Brigham. foreman
OF the Cook county grand jury investi.
eating alleged baseball gambling. told
newspapermen that the name OF the
man who fixed" the 1919 worlds
series for Cincinnati to win had been
given TO the grand jury, The man.
Brigham stated acted AZ representa-
tive OF ring OF gamblers who offered
Chicago White sox players money to
throw games to the Cincinnati Reds.
Mr.. Brigham said that the testimony
was, in his opinion, sufficient TO In
dict several baseball players and at
least one or two well-known gam
blers."
The Ontario Argus. (Ontario, Or.) 1???-1947, 1920-09-30

Principals OF the high schools of
Deschutes, Crook and Jefferson coun-
ties met Saturday in Redmond to
adopt the 1890 interscholastic gridiron
schedule for Central Oregon.
The Ontario Argus. (Ontario, Or.) 1???-1947, 1920-09-30

Not a single fire started in the tx.
jered district OF western Lane county
during the past summer, according to
a report by Carl " oglesby, supervls.
ing warden OF the Western Fire Patrol
assonlatio"
The Ontario Argus. (Ontario, Or.) 1???-1947, 1920-09-30
RAIDER Bros. Co.

had better come along and be with
us Oct. 6. 7, and Sth.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1920-06-03
CARD OF THANKS.

desire to extend my heartfelt thanks
to the dear loving friends who have been
so untiring in their services.for the Doctor
during the past three months, for the
many cheering letters received and their
lavish gifts of flowers and dalntes; also
for the profusion of beautiful flowers Of
fered as their silent tribute of love at his
burial service and for the sweet loving
sympathy shown to me.
MRS. T. N. PEARSON,
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1920-06-03
he News of Belfast
NEW ADVERTISEMENT rs.

..e Central Maine Power Co. adver-
Uses heir per cent Preferred Stock.
e.1obscot Bay Electric Co. offer electric
.o1e needs for wedding gifts; also Apex
Cleaner o start housekeeping.
bred D. Jones advertises The New Edi-
,7a and offers confidential terms.
The State Chamber of Commerce and
4-cuitural League publish an adv. to
+ women of Maine in regard to canned
S, butter, handmade articles, etc.
b Perce, Frankfort, offers Ford tour
ag r for sale.
Mrs Alice M. Colby, Water street,
wants family washings.
5earsport Savings Bank publishes
IF officers and corporators.
Board of Registration gives notice
.- sion.
Colonial Theatre publishes picture
.u- an for the week.
adv of lady's coat lost.
lester Brown, osteopathic physi-
, Ulbllshes a professional card.
records for June.
townsend offers Ford runabout or
for sale.
..e adv of dyeing done.
as Davis Sample Shop advertises suits
d per cent discount and specials on
aAs summer dresses.
u-. N Pearson publishes a card of
ag6s
see auction sale adv. of household
at Morrill,.
George NJ. Gray offers boat bargains
Ii shore cottages for SALE
5-t E. Dodge, Mrs. Susan Patterson
30 amily publish card of thanks.
IaH F Rogers offers cottage at Birc h
C.. .Ar sale.
ID White advertises Shepherd dog
r.- rent to let at 40 Cedar street.
-aes H. Howes advertises bargains in
7a1 coats.
5amhaIl's Market advertises fish with
@ lies of Holsters and Penobscot sal
Members of the degree staff of Aurora
.3A Lodge went to Searsport last
slay to visit hnyvetta Lodge.
Mss Aibe'ta W. Farnham and E. Le-
Written have bought of Chester
a.eIdon of East Northport his cot
-= Birch Lodge, at Birch Crest
/ D. Jones has recently sold to Mrs.
madison OF Stockton Springs one
highest grade New Edisou's used
asst tone test in the Colonial Thea
SIS Lynwood B. Thompson, Ben P.
S" 7. F Graves, George O. Hart
cook and Wilson Ellis returned
'-y from Portland, where they at
- me Masonic m lettings including
york IN the 32nd degree.
a' Cecil Clay requests all who have
.-taAial articles to donate or exhibit at
@ s.eDFatlon in Portland, June 18th to
JUL 10 call her in regard to them;
any who care to make exhibits Of
AL, work, preserving, basketry, ETC., to
al about labelling, etc.
-'.o5fj A, Drinkwater of Newport, R.
was mere over Memorial day and play
~' .Ae belfast Band. 1t was reported as
o'nd stood at the G. A. R. lot in
r ~.'9 ~enetery that only four of the
-.. IMPOSING it as organized thirty
.5.A ago under F. j. Rigby were present
... s. Drlnkwater, John Parker, Her.
WI D. Morey and M. C. Murch.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1920-06-03

Mrs. W. E. Marsh left Monday for an
indefinite visit with relatives in Moncton,
N. B., and in New Glasgow, N. S.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1920-07-01
NORTH TROY

W. r. Kelley and his mother. Mrs
Sophia J Kelley, were in Montreal last
week. returning Friday.-Hugh II. But
terfeld of Burlington and Ross II. But
terfield. dentist, of Rutland, have been
visiting their parents. Mr.. and Mrs.
A. H. Butterfield. --Cavis Toof upset dish
of molten lead on his foot, causing a
painful injury which is now making him
lamc.-Miss Grace Anns is home from
the University of Vermont for the sum
mer.-Don CLARK met the necessary par
ties and settled his claim at Newport
Friday for injuries to his arm received
last winter in a fan from an elevator
at the factory of the Blair Veneer COM
pany. He was paid 81 ,4O0.-Harold Silves-
ter is laid up with an injury to his hand,
caused by a falling block a few days ago
at the veneer factory.-Friend Jenkins
was in town few days ago, going Friday
to the White Mountains. where he has
employment IN hotel during his sum
mer vacation from the University of Ner-
mont-Afrs. Edith Butterf1eld of Burling
ton is visiting friends in town.-G. A.
Place, who moved last fall to Thetford,
is visiting acquaintance here--John s.
Buttles, State commissioner of industries,
was in town Thursday.-Mrs. j. l.. Lewis
and some friends visiting her recently
made a trip to Quebec, Can. going by
auto and camping part of the time
Miss Helen Wakefield, administrative.
has commenced repairs on the building of
her late father. w. w. Wakefield on
School street
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1920-07-01
Orleans County
GREENSBORO

Forty Soy Scouts from Hardwick under
the care of Scout Master Shattuck have
been in camp on the S. w Campbell
Meadow at the head Of the lake for a
few daye.-About 70 couples attended the
dance at the town hall Tuesday evening
given for the benfit Of the school build
ing and lighting fund.-Miss Mary Stmp-
son was visitor in Montpelier last week
Master Allen Stimson visited in East
Craftsbury last week.-Saturday the
Greensboro Kids went to Coventry to
play ball with the Coventry nine and won
in the 18th inning with a score of 10 to
2. Mr. and Mrs Fred g. Goodrich and
Mr. and Mrs. Charles Goodrich were in
Woodsville last week.--W. s. Caswell. of
Concord. \. H., is a guest of c.. a. Good
rich.-Miss Emma Lindsay is spending the
week with Mrs. Nellie lngalls.-Edmund
Eddey. of Woodbury., visited friends in
town Sunday.-Mrs. Martha Lamonda
pa used away Tuesday after a long and
painful illness, which she has borne with
great patience, The funeral was held
Thursday at her late home and the inter
merit was in the East Craftsbury ceme-
terry. Mrs. Lamonda was about s. years
Of age and leaves beside her husband, a
daughter. Mrs. Archie Lamonda, and IA
son, John Gebbe and three grandchil-
dreD
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1920-07-01
BENSON

\. j. Dickinson, who was postmaster
here for II years and is now past 80
years, goes to his farm two miles out
almost every day and part of the time
on foot.-Harold Rogers, who lost his
wife a few days ago, has been very
ill.-Horace Hale "r Henson Landing,
90 years old. is liking boats and
trapping. The Ia at Mountain
View Stock Far, IL Friday with
G. A. Beach auc vas well at
tendou md the GO Nd horses went
at gor prices. A l., $50 iful lunch was
servod.--Heman Clifford has moved to
Ticonderoga- n Y, where he is en-
ploye,d in the pulp mill.-Mrs. Pulaski
Meacham, who has been at Walter
Brooks in Hortonvile for several
months, is at her home, south Of this
vilaGe.-Tho Community club met at
Lillian walkers Wednesday with a
large attendance. Officers were elected
as follows; President, Edith Johnson;
vice pre- sident, Jennie Aiken; secretary
and treasurer, Mrs. Maud Cummings.
Next Sunday evening union services
will be held at che Congregational
chanel and the Rev. Scott Cooley will
preach.-So few attended the annual
Red Cross meeting Friday that 1t was
adjourned subject TO the call of The
pre SidCnt.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1920-07-01
CRAFTSBURY

The Delta Alpha class realized 81, 30
from the play given in the town hall Fri
day evening. The proceeds were used in
paying the expenses of the class at the
Epworth Institute being held in Mont
pelier. The girls were taken there by
auto Monday.-Mr. and Mrs. A. A. Lara =
bee of Barton, accompanied by Mr. Lar
rabee's brother, Fred Larrabee, from
Kentucky, were in town Sunday.-Mrs.
William Hansen of Barton was a guest
of her sister, Mrs. b. w. Simpson, the
last of last week.--Dr. Wright of Orleans
was called TO r. w. Noodles Saturday
A son was born to Mr.. and Mrs. Mahlon
Gage last week.-Mrs.. Rublee of Norris
vile is "A guest of her sister, Mrs T. W.
Harris.-Mrs, o. r. Wells returned Fri
day from trip to st Adams and Grand
Isle in the interests of the W. T.. NJ. s.
work.-Mrs. Winslow went to Barton Sat
urday for a two weeks stay-Mrs. Jen-
ME Hubbard, who has been i'll at the
home of her brother. W. r. Noodle, is
very low.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1920-07-01
Rutland County
BRANDON

nrett, an nuiet wedding took place
Tueqdav morning at 1880 O'Clock at the
home of Mr.. and Mrs. l.. Il. Rising "hen
their daughter, Alice Corncita, was mar
ried TO Arthur II. GIBSON. The ceremony
was performed by the Rev. Walter Thorp'
Dastor of the Congregational Church,
under a bower of daisies and evergrcens.
The bride wore "A travelling suit of blue
tricotine. with hat to match. only immed-
late relatives were present. After the
ceremony a wedding luncheon was served
in the dining room which was decorated
in mink and white. Both the bride and
groom are well known in Brandon the
bride having been successful teacher
in tho grammar grade and the junior h,gh
school for many years, having been con-
nected with the firm of II. NJ. Gipson a.
Son. the firm now being Gipson Brothcrs'
They were recipients of many beautiful
and useful gifts, consisting of gold, cut
glass and silver, They left on "A wedding
trip by automobile and will be at home
on Seminary Hin after September first
Miss Vada Spoonor is i'll with peritonitis
at the home of her parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
f.. c. Spooner-Mrs. T.. II. Button and
party of young people returned Tuesday
from Lake Dunmore. where they spent
a week in the Howe cottage Mrs. Mark
Frank Button and Thomas IT, Feutress.
who have been visiting him for week,
left Tuesday evening for South Carolina,
where they will be employed during the
summer-Tho picnic of the Rutland
County Farm Bureau which was to have
been held Tuesday in the woods at
Mount Pleasant was held in the gymnasium
of the high school on account OF the
weather. There were several speakers
present.
A very pretty wedding occurred at Rock
ridge farm on the shores of Lake tor-
tonia in Sudbury Saturday morning az
II O'Clock at The home Of Mr.. and Mrs T..
NJ. Scott when their only daughter, Pris-
ella, was married to James Gray watson
The wedding was out of doors under tho
apple trees and the setting Of hillside ana
lake combined with the color OF peonies
and blossoms made beautiful scene
Miss L. n. Parker played the wedding
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1920-07-01
NORTH CRAFTSBURY

The Orleans County Sunday School
convention that was held at the Con
Eregational Church June 90. was the
largest and most inspiring that has
been held for years. The addresses and
papers were all Instructive and
showed much thought on the part Of
the participants. Two hundred and
twenty-five people enjoyed an abun-
dant dinner provided by the three
sunday schools OF the town w. 3.
Glynn. state Sunday School president,
g. T.. Robbins general secretary Of
Vermont Sunday School associ alton
and the Rev " = lombard of Sax
tons River were the outside sneakers
MIR. and Mrs Roy LeRaron and
daughter spent the past week in
Barre.-A family reunion was held at
the home of tho Rev. c. J. Peterson
Wednesday consisting of the following
persons: MIR. and Mrs. Edward Peter
son and son. Raymond. and Miss
Beatrice Reed of st. Johnsbury Mr..
ton, Mrs. Matilda Reed of Watervi,le.
and Mrs. Earl w. Peterson of Burling-
Canada and Mrs. +, NJ. loren and
daughter Harriet. of Lincoln, Neb.
Mrs. loren had not seen her sister,
Mrs Reed and brother. Edward Pet
erson. since they left their homo in
Sweden about 40 years ago and the
meeting was one of unusual surprise
and pleasure.-Dr. and Mrs. J. NJ.
button of Westfield. Mass, accom-
panied by their daughter and son have
been visiting at f. A. buttons. They
returned home Monday. leaving their
son. John. here for the summer
Mrs. John Cass and two children Of
Glover have been visiting Mrs A. e.
Dustan.-Mr. and Mrs. T. c. Jennison
OF Sheldon and MIR. and Mrs. Charles
Abel of Enosburr Falls spent Friday
at C. n. Root's.--A party consisting of
the Rev. and Mrs. Francis a. Poole
and SON Francis, Mr.. and Mrs Joseph
A. Davis and daughter, Alma Mr.. and
Mrs Herbert Balch and Mrs. Dyer all
of st Johnsbury and Miss Mary Root
had a picnic dinner on Prospect hill
Fridav-George Root of Paso Robes,
Cal who has not visited his native
state for 30 years and his sister, Mrs.
Lucia Austin OF Los Angeles. Cal.
who has not been hero for Is years
arc with their brother. C. n. Root, for
several weeks visit. Mrs. Anna
blanchard Of Koere, y. n. is also
visitor in the same home.-The Rev.
NJ q. Smith and son. Frederick, Of
Montreal are spending a few weeks
witt, the Rev and Mrs. c. H. Rowley.-
Mrs A. NJ Wilson and daughter
Martha of Hartford, Conn, nave
moved into their cottage on PROSPECT
ITill-Miss Trma Adams OF MancheS-
ter n H. is visiting at CYRUS Johh
sons for tho summer.-Miss Ha' al
Robbins has completed her duties AZ
teacher and is employed in the centrai
te,enbore office at Craftsbury this
summer.