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the holidays with H. K. Smith and family, returning to their home Thursday afternoon, ac- companied by Eloise and Nan nie Clark Smith, who will visit with them few days.
 MT. and Mrs. Ernest Wash burn and children of Cotton Plant, were holiday visitors at the home of J. B. Hali and family.
 MT. and Mrs. Charles LoeW- CT are spending the holidays in "The City of Roses"
 MT. and Mrs. c. ". Hcwett visited relatives in Little Rock during the holidays.
 The fourth number of the Lyceum was given at the school auditorium on Monday evening. Lawrence Abbott, i'm personatOr, entertained.
 $. Godfrey, Mrs. o. E.  Hendricks and Misses Mary Godfrey and Josephine Ward were visitors in Forrest City Monday.
 w. H. Toney of Marianna, was a visitor in Wheatley the past week.
 The home of MT. and Mrs. Ewing was saddened during the holidays by the death of their daughter, Miss Irene Moss, who died Christmas Day in a hospital in Memphis. The remains were brought to Wheatley for interment The bereaved family have the sin cere sympathy of the entire community in their great sorrow
 Donald Best of Brinkley, visited his sister, Mrs. Oswald Hemme, the past week.
 Earle Whitted of Forrest City visited friends and relatives here during the holidays.
 Orland Whitted, who has been attending the Medical
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WHEATLEY ITEMS

Everyone seems to be hay ing a Merry Christmas at this writing and here's wishing you all a prosperous New Year.
 Miss Imogene Cash of Mem phis, is holiday visitor with relatives, MT. and Mrs. Scott Phelps.
 Mrs. O'Bryant and daughter, Miss Eugenia, returned Mon day evening from Lonoke, where they spent the holidays
 c. H. Vinson returned Mon- day after spending the holi- days with relatives.
 Miss Georgia Knight is spending the holidays in Mem phis with home folks.
 Miss Irene Marian spent a part of the holidays in Tupelo with her parents.
 Russel and Max Johnson visied relatives in Marianna during the holidays.
 MT. and Mrs. Tony Reiser and three bright children, are spending the holidays with relatives in Illinois.
 Fl. NJ. Frank of the Frank Hardware Co.,, is visiting his mother in Owensboro, Ky.
 w. B. Firth made a flying trip to Georgia, during the holidays.
 Mir. and Mrs. Sam Hall of Cotton Plant, are holiday visit
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ors in our little city, the guests of the families of w. B. Firth and J. B. Hall.
 MT. and Mrs. $. E. Hall and two bright children visited in Perry Sunday.
 MT. and Mrs. J. D. Rogers and family of Brinkley, were guests of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Miller, during the holidays.
 MT. and Mrs. T. F. McCarty had as heir guests, their nep- hew, MT. Vaughn of Manning, the past week.
 Miss Pauline Williams was a holiday visitor in Little Rock. MT. and Mrs. T. F. McCarty and little daughter, Pauline, spent Thursday in Forrest City the guests of friends. Mrs. Fred Inman, nee Mayme Hall, of Prescott, visited her parents, MT. and Mrs. J. B. Hall, during the holidays.
 MT. and Mrs. A. Measmer visited relatives in Memphis during the holidays.
 Richard Weis spent the holi- days in Memphis.
 MT. and Mrs. c. H. Paslay of Memphis, accompanied by their granddaughters, Misses Hazel and Lena Wade of Brinkley, spent Saturday in Wheatley, the guests of G. c. Smith and family.
 MT. and Mrs. Robert David- son of Kensett, spent part of
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got the gun and Virginia Katherine Hendrix, grand daughter of E. o. Freeman, got the big doll. The drawing was as fair and square as could be and everybody was pleased with it. The Hartz Go. got a big lot of advertising and many kind words over it.
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The Buddhist Printer.

In many of the monasteries of Sibe- ria the Buddhist monks print books in a manner which has been handed down from generation to generation. Movable type is not used, but each page is carved upon solid wood block, and thus whenever a new book is printed entirely new blocks have to be made.
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College in Little Rock, spent the holidays with relatives.

College in Little Rock, spent the holidays with relatives.
 Ewald Oehlschlager is visit ing his parents, MT. and Mrs. A. Oehlschlager.
 Miss Gladys VinsOn, who has been attending the State Nor maj School at Conway, visited her brother, c. H. Ninson, last Tuesday.
 The play entitled Mrs. Briggs of the Poultry Yard which was rendered last Tues day evening by the High School boys and girls, was a great success. Everyone seem ed to enjoy it. The neat little sum of thirty dollars (S3O) was made and this will be given to the School Improve. ment Association. The follow ing was the cast of characters in the play:
 aIro, ppiooc Tncilla DOlch
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Terrible Suspense.

'Ire suspense of this continuel
 cory is terrible" said Miss PansS ayetin. There's report at the p9s4 otace that the magazine isn't coming out next month.'
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Emmet West, invalid son of Mrs. Rosa West of this city, died Monday at the Magnolia
 Hospital in Brinkley. The re- mains were brought here for interment Monday evening. The deceased has been an in- valid for several years and has ben patient sufferer. The be- reaved family have our sincere sympathy in their great sor- TOW.
 The big Christmas Drawing at Hartz Hardware Store, on Christmas Eve, was the biggest excitement we've had in some time. The little Firestone boy
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ors in our little city, the guests of the families of W. B. Firth and J. B. Hall.
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MT. and Mrs. $. E. Hall and two bright children visited in Perry Sunday.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1920-06-16
New Pastor In La Grande

Rev. George L. Clark, new pastor of
the local Presbyterian church, is in
La Grande packing his household
goods for shipment to Pendletou and
will return here with his family this
week. He formerly resided in La
Grande before taking up war work
and while at Corvallis did not send his
effects there. w. L. Van Nuys. for
mer pastor here, who is in Pendleton
today, says Rev. Mr.. Clark is one of
the strongest pastors in the northwest
in the Presbyterian church and con.
graduated Pendleton on having oh.
tanned him.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1920-06-16
Must Get Shrine Certificates

Certificates which entitle Shriners
their families asd dependents to fare
and a third railroad rates to Portland
may be secured from w. E. Brock,
deputy potentate, by calling at the
Taylor Hardware Company. II was
thought at first that the certificates
would be at the o. w. station, but in
order that Shriners may be identified.
the change has been made. The sale
of the tickets at the special rate be-
gins tomorrow and Mr.. Brock is
anxious to have lodge members secure
the certificates at once.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1920-06-16

J. b. Saylor, II. s. Murray, L A
Reinamaw. f. p. Jensen, J. A. Rec
ords, II. r. Van Slyke, and f. S, Rowe
were elected directors of the new state
bank in Freewater at the stockholders
meeting held yesterday. C. F. WALES,
cashier of the Inland Empire Bank of
this city. attended the meeting, as did
II. II. Marshall, cashier of the Peo-
pies state Bank of walla Walla. The
new bank is incorporated with a cap
ital stock OF 100000 and has secured
the building now occupied by the post.
office in the Goodwin block. The build
ing is to have extensive changes made
and the hank Is expected to be opened
for business about July l..
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1920-06-16

The city's gasoline and oil fiiiing
station, to be used by the fire and wa
ter department vehicles. has arrived
and excavation was begun today for
the placing OF the gasoline tank near
the fire department quarters in the
city haul building. There will be a
panp for the gasoline feed and anoth-
er for the oil feed. The apparatus
was purchased by the city council
about two months ago as measure
of economy.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1920-06-16

special meeting OF Pendleton
Post. American Legion, to hear the
reports of the recent vocational edu-
cation conference at Portland. has
been called by Vice Commander +. A.
Lieualien for the night of June 2s in
the assembly room OF the county IL
brary. DR.. Iieuallen attended the
sessions in Portland last weekend ana
as representative of the local post VIII
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1920-06-16
Sunday School to Picnic.

The main room of the Presbyterian
Sunday school will hold its annual pic
nic on Friday afternoon and evening
at Riverside. Parents and children
will attend and games will be played
and supper enjoyed. All those who
attend will bring their own lunches
hut the Sunday school will furnish ice
cream. The first party will leave the
church at o'clock and those who
work will start at o'clock.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1920-06-16
Many Siios in Prospect.

The number of siloS in Umatilla
county will probably ne doubled this
fall, says Fred Bennion. county agri-
cultural agent. MIR. Bennion says that
from all indications many farmers
will build silos and as n preparation
have their silage crops in now. Hamp-
ton and Gulliford of Echo have had
success in using silage for feeding
sheen and their example win prob
ably he followed by many sheep own
ers. The silage has hitherto been
used mostly for feeding cattle.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1920-06-16
Carload of Gasoline En Route.

The carload of gasoline from Wei
ser, shipped in SO drums gathered by
the Pendleton Automobile Association
left the Idaho city at noon yesterday
ard was expected in Pendieton some
time during the day. 1t probably VIII
be available tomorrow at the various
stations owned by members of the as
ISOLATION. A tank car coming from
Baker is expected Friday or saturday
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1920-06-16
Effect of Gas Felt

Russell A. Bowers, Pendleton man
who served during the recent war,
left last night for Portland where ne
win receive medical treatment for in
jliries caused by gas. Mr.. Bowers was
ga ssed after the battle of ST. Mihiei
but it was not until recently that he
noticed the effects. His buddy. clar-
ence Greenwood. of Portland. died re-
Gently of the effects of the gassing.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1920-06-16
Newly Patterned French
Dress Cinghams

Both the quality and the price
of these Ginghams will prove in
teresting to women who know
the important position occupied
by this fabric in the realm of
fashion for Spring and Summer.
Everyone who has used Valmore
gingham knows how we'll it laun-
ders and how fresh and crisp it
always looks and above all how
satisfactory it wears. These
new patterns are ideally suitable
for new day frocks and child
ren's short sleeved summer
dresses.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1920-06-16

A committee consisting of Judge c
II. Marsh, Jim Sturgis. s. r. Thomp-
son and Mayor ]. L. Vaughan was ap-
pointed at today's meeting OF the Pen
ileton Rotary club to investigate the
gas shortage and to seek relief. The
meeting was at the regular weekly
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1920-06-16
uamIeys Have Display

A tiny cowboy astride bronx is
lassooing a Umatilla county Inaid in
an "Oregon and Pendleton Products
display which appeared today in the
Hamley & Co. show window. Saddles
and harness made by the local com
pany. as well as chaps made here from
leather which Is tanned IN oresoh'
complete the attractive "inoo"'
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1920-06-16
State Board Appoints DIR. Hill.

DR.. David b. Hill has received no.
tice from the state board of health
that he has been appointed to do the
dental work for returned service men
designated by the board. In accord
ance with a new dispensation recently
made. The board has appointed Dent
lists in all the important towns OF the
state to do this work and the men en-
titled to receive attention Will be des'
ienated by the board.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1920-06-16
Marriage Promise Denied.

John W. Rothrock, wealthy Athena
farmer, who was recently sued for
$4,000 for alleged breach of promise
by Miss Ethel Clark. filed an answer
in the federal court in Portland yes
terday denying every allegation OF the
plaintiff. Mr. Rothrock also asked
that Miss Clark be required TO pay for
the legal counsel engaged by him to
defend the suit. Miss Clark in her
complaint asserted that after travelling
from Wilson. Okla, to meet Rothrock
he refused to marry her as promised
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1920-06-16
Wallace Brnthers Move.

Wallace Brothers. local automobile
dealers, are moving from their old
quarters on johnson street to the new
show rooms on the ground floor Of the
Elks' temple and will be completely
installed in their new home shortly.
Several truck loads of accessories were
moved yesterday.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1920-06-16
Brown catches Big Fish

A steelhead trout, SO inches long
and weighing 12 1-2 pounds. was
caught near the upper bridge in the
Umatilla yesterday by Ira Brown. The
fish Is one of the finest specimens ex-
hibted here this year and was taken
nftcr quite tnssle. 1t was shown In
the Taylor Hardware Window.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1920-06-16
Mindows ARE InstaIIed.

The plate glass windows for the an
mex to AIexanders department store
arrived yesterday and are being in
stalled today. There are four large
panes for the windows and they com
plete the new modern front.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1920-06-16
Pail Bearers Chosen.

II. ]. Taylor. John HALEY. ]. NJ.
Bentley, r. F. Kirkpatrick. william
Slusher and Joel Hanscom left this
morning for la Grande where they
will be honorary pail bearers at the
funeral of the late George w. Webb,
pioneer who died recently. All are
members. of Eureka Lodge No. 80, and
are old friends of the deceased. The
funeral sermon will be preached by
Rev Van Waters, of Portland one of
the missionaries of the Eastern Ore
gon diocese of the Episcopal church.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1920-06-16
Emil scibei1 Returns.

Emil seibert. who recently received
his diploma at o. A. c., has returned
10 Pendleton for the summer. He
graduated with honors in the COM
merce department and received addi-
tionai honors as a member OF the Sc
nior class.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1920-06-16
Democrats Pass Through.

Among the special trains which
have been passing through Pendleton
today was that OF the democrats OF
southern Idaho. returning from their
state convention at Lewiston. Their
train went east this morning as sec
cd section OF No. 8. The convention
closed last night.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1920-06-16

Mrs. s. F.. Johnson, OF Sait LIKE
who was injured in recent auto accl-
dent, has recovered and has ieit st'
Anthony's hospital. She Is now at the
home of her sister. Mrs. FREQ behhioh'
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1920-06-16
Special Lot Dress Goods
$500 and $3.50 Yd.

Now is your opportunity to Sc
lect dress or skirt from this
big lot. Offered in all shades
such as navy, Copen, green,
brown, red, ETC., of serge, Otto
man cord, Epingle, etc.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1920-06-16

cially represent the lodge at the state
convention to be held in Salem July
22. 23 and "a. An entertainment and
luncheon are also to be part OF the
program tomorrow light.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1920-06-16

Night Officer Charles Myers. who
has been taking his annual vacation Of
two weeks. returned to work last even
ing. relieving Glen Bushee who has
walked his beat during his absence.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1920-06-16

| The exterior of the Interior ware
house office Is being painted To-Day
The renovation completes recent I'M
proyements to the office.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1920-06-16

Ray wilkes. who has been on mo-
tor trip 10 Idaho, has returned 70 ZEN
dleton. He win remain for the sum
mer.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1920-06-16
Nezcs Of Pendleton

explain the new workings Of the act
as now In force.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1920-06-16
Women's Handkerchiefs
lOc to Sl.OO

These little accessories that
are such a pleasure to carry
when they are dainty and in new
ideas offered in all white, en-
broidered in white and colors,
some colored borders, of good
quality and very sheer.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1920-06-16
for summer dresses
SC DOZ. to 25c Each

luncheon and was attended by 20
members.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1920-06-16
Windsor Ties

Come in plain colors and fancy
patterns and plaids.
35c to 85c
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1920-06-16
Party Boxes

In new and attractive shapes and
styles and feathers. We can
please you, that's sure. Offered
in many colors and fitted with
just what you need for your toi-
let. Prices up to =. $1,000
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1920-06-16

Lodge 20 Choose Delegates.
Pendieton lodge of Elks tomorrow
night will elect II delegates to Off
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1920-06-16
A Colorful Display OF
Lovely Wash Fabrics

A woman never considers her
wardrobe complete, without
plenty of summery wash frocks
and here are just the kind of
wash goods, to make these cool
dresses more popular than ever
among well dressed women.
Plain colored organdy S5c to
$1.75.
Plain Voiles ........ 35c to S5c
Plain Batiste SOC
Figured Batiste .......... SOC
Figured Voiles 49,. 75c to $1.75
White Goods ...... 35c to S1.50
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1920-06-16

Lustrous silks for women who
make their own dresses. The
woman who studies fashion
(and practically every woman
does) knows the vogue for their
silks.
A visit to our silk section will
convince you that these 1920 fab
RIGS are supreme in style.
The showing consists of the
seasons favorites in every ex-
quisite color and shade.
Taffeta Silks, col. $3.50 and $3.50
Satins .......... $3.50 to $500
Messaline S1.75 to $3.50
Crepe de Chine !. $2.e0 to $500
Silk Poplin ..... S1.25 and s1.50
Foulards $500 to $4.00
Georgette $500 to $3.50
Printed Georgette. So and S3.75
Printed Chiff0ns $500
Printed Crepe ........... $2.25
Braids, Stripes, etc. $500 to $4.00
Many others. Have a look.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1920-06-16

and hair pins. SOC to $500
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1920-06-16
Fancy Combs

dIICy NUIIIUo
and hair pins. =. SOC to $500
Silks for Sport Wear
such as fantasi, trico, tricollette,
cascadeaux, white rajah, etc.
Some are in plain shades; some
in fancy patterns. They are ex-
elusive and up to the minute.
Soon be time to wear these
clothes so begin to think and plan
on the styles you want. Well be
glad to help you. Let us show
them to you.
$500 to $3.50
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here is the reins Perfectly simple. I'd like
to sell you this little nag" The farmer
stroked his chin and looked like man about
to make an important decision "Well, 1
dunno, young man. I might say yes if
you d throw in whip.''
The family had been having an epidemic
of colds and sore Threats. Each received the
physician s favorite prescriptions for powder
and gargle. Finally the maid, a recent i'm
portation from Poland, fell ILL., The lady of
the house, Mrs. G., tried to give her the
the physician. And when the latter came he
prescribed as usual. "Now, you see," said
Mrs. C., "he's giving you exactly the
same things [ took. 81 Won't take dem,"
responded the maid. doctor, you are SEN
sible man. | ask you, is id right single girl
should take de same medicine as married
woman vid children?''
Mr.. Fairfax telephoned to his wife at 5
o'clock that he was bringing party Of six
to dinner. An inventory Of the larder
showed short rations So Bridget, the cook
was instructed to order certain supplies over
the telephone. Wishing to supplement the
order, Bridget's mistress followed her to the
telephone and heard: 81 walnut yez to sind
along leg O. mutton and ask the grocer
mkt door to let your boy bring two jillies
and tin Of pears, an if Oh don't get them
quick Oil be along in the marning and
paralyze We all!' A brief pause, then:
"Whos shpakin'? Sure, an it s Mrs Fair
fax of the Cedars.' "Bridget," cried the
astonished and outraged mistress. "What do
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you mean? How dare you say such things?"
Sure, ma 'am,' returned the cook, uncon-
cernedly, "that's all right. I talk to 'em
like that for you all the toime''
Aunt Lizzie comfortably fat, widow
and nearing middle age, met her fate in the
person of a prosperous Negro who owned
plantation and good home. Her white
friends thought she had done unusually WE'LL
and were glad. A few short months after
the wedding ceremony, however, she came
to see family she had once cooked for, and
when a young member of the group asked
about her wealthy spouse, she said: claw,
chile, 1 done left that niger. Him and me
didn It get along a-tal'' Surprised the girl
asked: "What on earth was the matter
Aunt Lizzie? 1 thought you married fine
man with plenty Of money" "Had plenty
Of money all right she replied FWarn't
but one thing wrong with him-he was
sanctifed. You know, one Of desc here holi-
ness men. Us hadn't been married no time
befo' he told me l warn't as good as him.
Said [ was onregenerate. Den he stopped
me fun drinking coffee, wouldn't let me
wear my weddin' clothes, and said he I'd quit
me if l ever went near one of desc picture
coffee, my clothes, and when 1 comes to town
my picture shows So I up and quits him."
"You don't look sad about it, " the girl said
"Aint sad, honey; amt sad. I got me
lawyer and TUX half dat nigger's plantation
way fun him. Guess he wished when I
done dat he hadn't been so sanctifed'
Cayton's weekly. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1916-1921, 1920-08-28
ALEXANDRIA CASH GROCERY

Distributor of Nine. c. ]. Walkers Hair and Skin
OBSERVATIONS. Mail, postal and express orders
promptiy flied 12o1-s jackson St.. Seattle. Wash
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STOLEN FROM THIEVES

There was not even standing room in the
crowded electric car, but one more passenger,
a young woman, wedged her way along just
inside the doorway. Each time the car took
sudden lurch forward she fell helplessly
back. and three times she landed in the arms
of a large, comfortable man. The third time
it happened he said quietly: "Hadn't you
better stay here?'
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-08-20
ACCUSED UNDER DRY LAW
Hammerstein to- Explain Surprise
to Musical Comedy Audience.

NEW YORK, August 2o-Arthur
Hammerstein. theatrical producer,
was the principal of some two hun
dred witnesses summoned to appear
today before a United States grand
jury which is investigating charges
that he caused distribution of whisky
to "a surprised but delighted audi
ence" at the opening performance of
a musical comedy Tuesday night.
Others subpoenaed included dra-
matte critics, press agents and the
chorus girls. who are alleged to have
passed out tiny one-ounce bottles
containing the forbidden beverage,
which Mr.. Hammerstein claimed was
stage tea"
James S. Shevlin. federal prohibition
enforcement agent, said the govern
ment had one bottle. CLEANED from a
search of the theater yesterday. to
offer in evidence. The bottle. he said,
contained about four drops of pure
whisky.