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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-12-12
Surprise Party Given
For Mr.. Earl G.. Torrev

The residence of Mr.. and Mrs. Earl G.
Torrey, at 40 Randolph street northwest.
was the scene of charming gathering
Saturday evening. when the intimate
friends of the host and hostess were in
vited by the latter to gather for a sur
prise party to welcome Mr.. Torrey upon
his return from a six-month business
trip in northern Minnesota.
The music of the evening was rem
dered by Mrs. Blaine, who played the
piano Accomplishments for Miss Jeanne
Winston in her charming singing of old
English and Scotch ballads.
Mr.. Lineback also rendered several
bass solos and was followed by Mr.. Lee
in a brace of comic monologues.
The supper, served at midnight, was
enjoyed by the following guests: Mrs.
Blair and her guest, Mrs. Bates of
Ithaca: Miss Jeanne Winston. Mr.. and
Mrs. Welsh. Mr.. and Mrs. Lee. Mr.. and
Mrs. Byrne. Mr.. and Mrs. Limebeck,
Miss r. E. Thomas, Mr.. and Mrs. Floyd.
Mr.. and Mrs. Burnett, Mr.. and Mrs.
Bumpus and Miss Mary Bumpus.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-12-12

Miss Rogenmoser, Mrs. George Thorn
ton, Mrs. Harrison, Mr.. Osburn and
the Misses Clara Speake. Eliza Vim
cent, Belle Keats, Orelle Olmsted,
Gertrude Walph, Frank Brown, Cecilia
Ford. Gladys Rogenmoser, Flora
Schuldt, Edith Strain, Jean Wander
Veer and Rachel Sterner.
Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas w. Mohler OF
Landover, Md, announce the marriage
of their daughter Vivian C. to Lieut..
William H, johnson Of this city on
Sunday. November IS.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-12-12

NV AbrlV0ios
Of the Famous
Centeneri Gloves
yrm 0rsneble, Fr.ase
In tho most desirable
lengths anu colors Of tho sea-
son. Choicest of Christmas
giftA. Coma 1T onco and man0
selections from these most
desirable .asooftmentR.,
Oenteaneri 0no-ClasD Cape-
skin Gloves. in white. light
tan, beaver, buck and gray,
800 pair.
Contesnesl Fvpo-Olasp Preach
Kid Piquo, in white and brown.
SASS pair.
Centemeri eBIelder." finest
French kid in white, cham
pagne with brown, and white
with black, $500 pair,
Centeneri Strap Fist
French Kid Gloves, white and
brown, $3.50 pair.
Cente1aes1 12-buttoa Length,
suede tan and gray. $7.35
pair.
Oeatnzaeri 1S-Battea IleaEth,
white, vosy special, $3.50 pair,
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1920-12-03
(First published D,c. !, 192o)
NOTICE OF SALE OF OIL AND
GAS LEASE

pursuant to the order OF the Coun-
ty Court of Grady County, Oklaho-
ma, the undersigned guardian OF
Wynena Hill, minor, will on the
7th day Of December, 1920, at the
hour Of two o'clock p. m. of said
date, at the office of the Judge of
the County Court of Grady County,
Oklahoma, in the City of Chickasha,
Oklahoma, offer for sale and sell to
the highest bidder for cash at public
outcry, an oil and gas lease covering
the following described lands, to-
wit:
The SW IA of Sec. so, town
ship 7 north, range west, in
Grady County, Oklahoma.
Said oil and gas lease will be
commercial in form, extending for a
period of five years from it's date, or
as long thereafter as oil or gas is
produced in paying quantities, pro-
vide for royalty to owner of is oil
and gas, provide for customary delay
rentals in case of non-development,
and for not less than $1.00 an acre
cash bonus. Said lease will be sold in
open court, and subject to confirma-
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1920-12-03
FIRST HALF TAX
PAYMENTS ROLL
IN GRADY T|LLs

Many tax receipts have been IS
sued since the rolls were opened
December /, l.. A. Sanders, countJ
treasurer stated today
This years tax rolls for the col
lection of tax in the amount OF
$11704S.7i in Grady county. Per-
sons who faiE to pay at least one
half of their 1920 taxes before Jan
uary will be placed on the delin-
quent list and collection will he
made in accordance with law, the
county treasurer said. The second
half of the 1920 tax becomes delln-
quent after June 18TH
The total amount of the years tax
becomes delinquent if the property
owner fails to pay at least one-hall
OF the tax before January LIST.
The treasurer's office force faces
busy month, Mr.. Sanders said to.
day.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1920-12-03
(First published Dec. |, 1g.l.)
NOTICE OF SALE OF OIL AND
GAS LEASE

Pursuant to the order Of the
County Court Of Grady County, Ok.
lahoma, the undersigned guardian
Of Jack Harris, a minor, will on the
7th day of December, 1920, at the
hour of two o'clock p. M, of said
date, at the office Of the Judge Of
the County Court Of Grady County,
Oklahoma, I'M the City of Chickasha,
Oklahoma, offer for sale and sell to
the highest bidder for cash at public
outcry an oil and gas lease covering
the following described lands, to-
wit:
The SW IA of NE Ia, and w
IL Of Sc IA of NE IA of Sec.
80, and the Sc IA of NV IA,
and Sc IA of NE Ia of NV IA
of Sec. 81, township seven north,
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1920-12-03

the undersigned guardian Of Ruth
May Dixon. minor, will on the 7th
day of December, 1920. at the hour
Of two O'Clock p. m. of said date, at
the office of the Judge Of the Coun-
ty Court OF Grady County, 0glaho-
ma, in the City OF Chickasha, Okla
homa, offer for sale and sell to the
highest bidder for cash at public
outcry an oil and gas lease covering
the following described lands, to-
wit:
The w 1-2 Of NV IA, and
NV IA of NE IA of SW IA of
Sec. 5, township six north,
range six west, in Grady Coun-
ty, Oklahoma.
Said oil and gas lease will be COM
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1920-12-03
WOMAN NAMED CHAIRMAN
CREDITORS COMMITTEE

New York Dec "a woman has
been chosen as chairman Of a cred.
itors committee in a bankruptcy case
for the first time on record. Mrs
Julia L. Sanders was the woman.
and she was the unanimous choice
of the six other members of the
committee, all men. The committee
represents 1,4OO creditors Of the
brokerage firm of Toole, Henry and
Company which failed in April, 1919.
Mrs. Sanders has been engaged in
business here in competition with
men for several years.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1920-12-03

mercial in form, extending for a Pc
riod OF five years from its date, or
as long thereafter as oil or gas is
produced in paying quantities, pro-
vide for royalty to owner OF one
eighth oil and gas, provide for Gus
tomary delay rentals in case OF non
development, and for not less than
$1.O0 an acre cash bonus. Said lease
will be sold in open court, and sub
ject to confirmation by the County
Court Of Grady County, Oklahoma.
Dated this the 1st day of Decem-
ber, 1920.
WALLACE DIXON
Guardian of Ruth May Dixon, a MI
nor. 12-1-5t
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1920-12-03
american Legion
ShOW at Sltgg to
be GiUen Tonight

Under the auspices of the Chick
asha post of the American Legion,
the Columbian folk players will pre-
sent THE Lost Opera" at the Sugg
theatre tonight
Net proceeds derived from the
show will be added to the posts
club-room fund. Arrangements have
been made for the club room which
is located in the space under lease
by the X. of P. lodge. Funds secured
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1920-12-03
range six west in Grady County,
Oklahoma.

Said oil and gas lease Will be com.
mercial in form, extending for pc.
riod Of five years from its date, or
as long thereafter as oil or gas is
produced in paying quantities, pro-
vide for royalty to owner Of one
eighth oil and gas, provide for Gus
tomary delay rentals in case of non
development, and for not less than
$l.O0 an acre cash bonus. Said
lease will be sold in open court.
and subject to confirmation by the
County Court of Grady County, Okla
homa.
Dated this the 1st day of Decem-
Der, 1920.
AMELIA HARRIS,
Guardian of Jack Harris, minor.
12-1-5t
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1920-12-03
U. D. c. MARKET.

The United Daughters of the Con
federacy will hold market in
the Buie and Wallace hardware
store tomorrow, heads of the organi'
zation here announced today Mel
proceeds from the sale of goods will
be devoted to the fund being raised
by the club to pay a $50 pledge for
Near East relief made in the recent
drive.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1920-12-03
CUPID is NOT LOOKING
FOR YOUTHS ALONE-NoT
IN THIS CASE ANYWAY.

Houston, Tex, Dec. 3.-Cupid isn't
looking out for youth alone. Today
he peeped into the home of Mrs.
Jane Barnes, here and witnessed
the marriage of Mrs. Barnes, who is
70 years of age, and James A. Weed
of Pocatello, Idaho, who is 73. The
marriage is said to be the culmina-
tion of romance that flowered IS
years.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1920-12-03

tion by tine County Court OF Grady
County, Oklahoma.
Dated this the 1st day of Decem-
ber, 1920.
DAVE HILL,
Guardian Of Wynema Hill. minor.
12-1y5t
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1920-12-03

through this and other shows In the
future are to be applied on equip
ment for the room.
The Lost Opera" Is musical
drama in three acts.
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1920-07-03

make me get married by Y, M. c. "A.
man" He wore an American Legion
emblem in his button hole.
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1920-07-03
Smaller Towns Of
Valley Celebrate
While Salem Aids

Independence day will not be OBJ
served in Salem this year. However
many Of the citizens are determined
not to let the national holiday pas.
without paying It some kind of tribute
and will go to the various towns to
celebrate with friends. The business
men decided some time ago that Sa
lem should this year abandon the idea
OF celebrating, but the business house.
will close on Monday to permit, en-
ployes to give the day formal observ-
ance elsewhere.
Other Celebrations
One Of the celebrations which is ex-
pected to attract many Salem people
is to be held at Woodburn. Monday
Plans have been made for q big time
and II is expected that many Marion
county people will be in attendance,
as 1t is about the only town of any size
in the county which has planned to
give a formal celebration The Cher
rian band will furnish music at Wood
burn.
independence Is making great prep
arations for the celebration Monday
and Salem from all reports, will be
largely represented there. All Polk
county will celebrate in Independence
this year.
Jefferson will celebrate Monday
also. and the celebration is given by
the jefferson band. Hon. Frank Davey
will be the orator Of the day. For
small town Jefferson has planne. a
great entertainment. Citizens have been
working on the job for several weeks
and the park on the Linn county side
of the Willamette river has been beau
tifulIy arranged for the occasion. A |
very interesting program is said to
have been arranged by the jefferson
band and school students.
Stayton chose Saturday for the day
OF celebration and large attendance
is expected, People were seen driving
in that direction at an early hour this
morning and the town is in her best
today.
Numerous picnic parties will be held
in the different resorts Monday. A
party of silverton and Salem people
have planned to spend the day at Sill
yer Greek falls and others will picnic
on the Abiqua east OF Silverton.
Another celebration which promises
to draw its share of Salem people is
the anniversary meeting to be held
near Hubbard Sunday by the Method
list churches of Salem, Silverton, Mo-
lalla. Candy Aurora. Marquam. Hub
bard and Woodburn. Services will be
held in the forenoon and afternoon
and a picnic dinner will be served.
Many Salem people will spend the day
Sunday picnicking on the Willamette
river north of town.
Then the folks at Liberty have made
for a good fashioned
observance of the fifth. A band con-
cert, outdoor addresses. a basket pic
lic, ball games and all the rest of
good prgram. A dance will conclude
he Liberty celebration.
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1920-07-03
Cherrians Given
Trophy and $500
Prize for Float

A special grand prize of 5000, to-
gether with an exceptionally beautiful
silver trophy as second prize, has
been presented the Salem Cherrians
for their entry In the Rose Festival
parade at Portland, 1t was learned
Saturday afternoon. when King Bing
G. B. Clancey Of the Cherrians. re-
turned from visit in Portland.
TN view Of the exceedingly beau
tiful entries made by the Cherrians
during the grand floral parade to-
gether with the splendid spirit Of CO.
operation shown by your members,
the directors Of the Rose Festival
take pleasure In awarding you the
special prize Winthrop Hammond,
chairman OF the parade committee
stated in turning over the prizes.
Salem Entry Big Feature.
Statements that Salem had received
q second prize Of 500 were erroneous
Mr.. Clancy explained. All prizes,
other than the first prize and Salem's
special grand prize, were trophies
I'VE believe the wonderful show
ing made by the parade, strongly inn
pressed our visitors. and your entry
was marked feature Of the occas-
ion," Mr.. Hammond said. Cherrians,
stated this afternoon that they val ,
ued the special prize more than first {
prize. Y
Association To Dine Cherrians. {
Officers of the Rose Festival asso- s
siation have invited the council Of
lobles Of the Salem Cherrians to a t
Inner to be given at the Marion ho- a
e1 on July IA. Mr.. Clancy said. S
IAN Old Fashioned Garden" was
he official float Of the Cherrians. b
seven hundred white carnations and O
700 red gladiolis, the Salem flower. s
overed the entry and 10 flower girls P
brew roses to the crowds. q
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1920-07-03

: Mt. Hood. The party went by truck
as far as government camp when
they expected to reach early this az
ternoon hikin gfrom there to Camp
Blossom for the night Tomorrow
they expect to make the climb to the
summit Of Mt. Hood returning to
Salem Monday evening. The party
left here we'll equipped for the three
days camp and for the climb up Mt
Hood.
d. T. Brown, farm supervisor IT
the state hospital for the insane for
the past So years, today rendered his
resignation to become effective i'm
mediately. III health is responsible
for the resignation. Brown will re-
move to Oregon City.
William Crum, a Civil war veter-
an who resides at 1910 Turner road
lost a finger Thursday, and had both
hands severely injured. when a go
pher gun, which he was using, ex-
ploded. He was cared for at william
cite sanitarium, and was dismissed
from the hospital Saturday.
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1920-07-03
Well Kn0wn Oregon
Woman Died June "a

Mrs. Margaret Strong, who died al
her home. five miles southeast Of sn-
lem. June "a. at the age of 73 years,
was born in Defiance, Defiance county,
Ohio. May 8, 1847. and was married 70
William Justice in 1871. OF the four
children born to this union, one son
survives.
On July 10, 1889, she was married
to Fl. c. Strong of Oberlin, Kansas,
and moved to Oregon April l, 1890,
settling at Eugene.
Mrs. Strong is survived by her hus-
band, H. c. Strong; one son, E. Justice
of Portland; one sister, Mrs. Mary
Simmons of Ohio; two brothers. Frank
Pierce of Michigan and Henry Pieree
of Florida; and grandchildren, Edna,
Emma, Cora, Willis. Rose and Herpcrt
Justice Of Portland.
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1920-07-03

Sgt. Charles Davis, army recruit
ing representative In this city during
the years 1915, 1917 and 1918 has
been returned to Salem for perma'
nent recruiting duty. That Sgt. Dav-
is office is kept in constant touch
with current events and happenings
is shown by a war department tele-
gram received at the local office this
morning. giving Salem's population
correlative with the time of official
news release by press wires.
Daniel Wood of Weiser, Idaho, Joe
Ericsson of Estacada and Lyle Bar
tholomew of Salem were state house
visitors Friday, when they applied
for articles of incorporation Bache-
lordom society. All three young men
are University of Oregon students
and are members Of the newly organ
lied fraternity which is petitioninS
Delta Kappa Epsilon.
N. G. Kafoury expects to go east
next week to investigate the market
conditions and buy goods for the Ka
'oury brothers stores in Salem. He
will visit Boston, New York, Phila-
1elphia and Chicago, and will be alb
sent six weeks. I'll
A party Of % members of the state
highway department left here this
morning for three days outing on
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1920-07-03
Lee Now Convinced
): Marriage ::
LdwS Are ADEQUATE

Every one does not share Judge
Bingham's views on the inadequacy OF
the Oregon marriage laws This was
evidenced Monday morning, when
Harold L. Lee, OF Spokane, and Ella
Schneider. of Salem. applied at Cupid's
boxoffice for tickets to the big show.
In the first place. Mr., Lee had neg
lected to bring witness to swear to
the very obvious fact that he and his
lady were above the ages of 81 and Is
years. Following the advice of Deputy
Clerk Ruth Wallace, he found the wit
ness and with the stage all set for the
prologue it was discovered that the
leading man had not secured a doctors
certificate. Muttering unmentionabfe
things between his teeth and through,
the veil Of his fiery red mustache, Mr.. 4
Lee set out for the necessary paper.
holding his bride-to-be securely by the 1
wrist. All this. in spite Of the fact |
that the witness had sworn that Mr..
Lee was 46 years old and a widower;
and that Miss Schneider was entering /
the matrimonial state for the third 4
line in the course OF her 81 years
Re-enter the bridal couple a few
minutes later. with witness. certificate.
nd. in the case OF Mr.. Lee, a wound
temper.
Il suppose. now." he said whitening
:. as he opened the door for the
after securing the sought
r license. these fool oregonians VII, Z
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1920-07-03
IN" Company Boys
Prepare For Trip

When the men Of IN" company as
semble at the Salem Armory, Monday
night they will receive new shoes and
web belts. This will complete the
equipment list for the local men.
Captain Leroy Hewlett reports that
men of the company have responded
in loyal manner to the call for
every available man. In many in
stances the guardsmen agreed to
make the journey at a time when
work is plentiful and many hesitate
to leave home interests.
The guardsmen will assemble at
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1920-07-03
Republicans Of
County at Meet

Members Of the Marion County Re-
publican club assembled at the court
house Saturday afternoon. The meet
ing was called by County Chairman
Ralph Thompson, the main purpose Of
the call being to complete organization
work. Committees were completed
and working plans for the coming
campaign formulated.
In addition to the committeeman
from various county precincts, party
leaders and candidates for the next
election have been invited for series
of addresses pertaining to republican
interests. Mrs. c.. p. Bishop, chair
man Of the Women's Republican COM
mittee of this county, has ben invited
to speak. Other speakers will be
Frank Davey and State Senator Louls I
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1920-07-03
Blind May Prosper
:: When Maids Sell q
Roses Here Julv 1O|

| Anybody who contends that Bargain
Day boquets, to be sold by Salem girls
on July 10, will not be bargains at rs
cents each, has never reviewed the de-
tail of young women chosen as rose
vendors.
So said the committee in charge this
morning when speaking of the flower
Bargain Day which is to be held at the
same time as Salems fourth annual
day of special values.
Roses, pulchritude and smiles will
be sen on every corner, July 10, the
committee said, and it is expected that
after the combination has been
glimpsed, contributions to blind men
will be more liberal.
Flower Bargain Day is being con-
Quoted by the Salem Floral society
with a view to furthering city beau
tiful" plans. Generous purchasing OF
the flowers is urged, that a number of
scenic improvements may be made. All
proceeds are to used for this purpose.
Contributions of roses are requested.
Those having flowers to offer are ask
ed to call Mrs. Carrie Chappell, or
leave their donations at Clanceys
floral shop.
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1920-07-03
Local Briefs

Miss Elizabeth Trumm Of Santa
Barbara, Cal, is visitor at the
home of her brother, William H.
Trumm, TIC North 14th street. Af-
ter visiting in this city for several
weeks, Miss Trumm will go to Dyers-
vile, Iowa, where her parents reside
W. II. Trumm representative of
the Advance -Rumley company re-
ports good distribution in this sec
ton. Mr.. Trumm returned Friday
from jaunt to Willamette valley
points.
Two April hop contracts designat-
ng IS cents per pound for the 10000
pounds represented is reported fror,
st. Paul. Both contracts are written
o McNeff Brothers, Portland deal
RS. One contract designates Angela
Merton and Steve J. Merton as
ellers; while growers signine the
econd agreement are Mary B. Ernst
nd L. L. Ernst. Both yards are To-
ated about one and one half miles
rest Of st. Paul. l.
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1920-07-03
Crops Good II
Warnsprines
Section. 81,

Crop conditions in the war; AL
irrigation district in Ma,ba,
which ! is under irrigation this w.. s.'' '
the first time, are highly so.,'. s0R y
according to a letter recelyea !, s''''
1'a'e e, nns,aeer cupper from cha,'|
L. Batchelder, secretary :, !, ''s
trict. The hay and grain a..
especially promising, Batcho,a. Y "
adding that large additional a,,''
in the project will be seeded thls is'sas| N
Land values in the project wh,,l sbs 'ss3
cludes some 10000 acres, have AM aaa,' \
in the past year. the letter statss ss''a /
total of $4,000 acre feet Of wa,ss % \
now in storage in the projects N, NJ Y
reservoir. nuq
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1920-07-03

the armory, Monday night, July 8,
and will spend the night in the ar
mory in order to entrain for the
Camp Lewis encampment at a. M.
T,,lr
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1920-07-03

Under a plan adopted by Cornelia
Marvin, state librarian, reading matte,
is now being sent to the most remote
parts of the state.
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1920-07-03

Warm weather has caused the u.,
River cherry crop to ripen ~, NV Y
dications are that the yield Vii, III. N v
about 75 per cent that Of lasts j, 7
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-06-13
Tribesmen Split
 Double Header
 With the Bears

Mobile, June 12.-Mobile and Mem phis split a double-header today. the visitors winning the first to 1 and Mobile the second to 4, Scores:
 FIRST GAME
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-06-13
Sisler Becomes
 Contender For
 Batting Grown

Chicago. June 12.-George Sisler, St. Louis first baseman, today Is danger ous contender for the American League batting leadership. He batted his way from seventh to second place with in a week and is trailing Iris Speaker of Cleveland with an average of .3s1. Speaker, the leader, according 10 aver ages released today, is batting .S93.
 Babe" Ruth continued his 1T arch to- ward a new home run record, knocking out his sixteenth circuit sma sil of the season. Incidentally he climbed from thirteenth place among the regulars to sixth in the standing, only 3S points behind the league leader.
 Rice of Washington, with p thefts, continued to set the pace for the base stealers. Other leading hitters; Jack son, Chicago, .36S; Meusel, New York, .36S; Johnston, Cleveland .3s3 Ruth, New York. .s56; Judge, Washington, 1852; Milan, Washington, 161.
 Jake Daubert of Cincinnati advanced from fifth to second place among the batters of the National League, and has taken Robertson's place as runner up to Hornsby of St. Louis. who is