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East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1921-01-19
ADAMS K. OF P. HOLD
ANNUAL CELEBRATION
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f1ast Oregonian Specially
ADAMS. Jan. Is The knights of
Pythias celebrated this wear with a
grand banquet and entertainment III
the Adams City hall on last Saturday
evening. They put on two plays in
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1921-10-13

With the entire nation paused at
noon in two minutes of silent prayer,
American Legion service men of the
world war from each state and ter
ritory will do homage to the un-
known American soldier at Arlings
ton national cemetery on Armistice
Day. Medal Of honor men also have
been designated by the government
as official mourners. Honorary
pallbearers win be eight generals Of
the army and four admirals Of the
navy, with noncommissioned and
petty officers as body bearers. Pres
ident Harding win deliver the funer-
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1921-10-13

Leo Hartley, Satana, Kas., the
tallest American in service during
the world war, will carry the colors
of his post at the national conven-
ton Of the American Legion in Kan
sas City this month. He stands 7
feet 2 inches in his socks. He was
in the air service.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1921-10-13
A COMMUNITY SERVANT

The local newspaper is the SER
want Of the community in which it is
published, but to be a good and eff
cient servant it must be fed by the
people it serves. 1t is an institution
Of the town quite as much as are
the schools and churches, and quite
rs much entitled to support.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1921-10-13

The Bayern, first German liner to
enter the New York harbor in seven
years, locked within 100 yards Of
the American Legion's national
commanders Office there, hut the le-
gion took no part in the official well
come which New York's mayor ex-
tended It was reported that Herr
Captain Oscar Schwamberger Of the
Bayern commanded a German u
boat during the war, but legion
representatives effort to board the
ship to confirm the report met with
no success.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1921-10-13

found law, however, which enabled
permanently disabled citizens to vote
without payment of polltax, and OBJ
tanned a ruling that minor physical
defects will constitute the required
disabilities. A man who lost his
finger can vote, it is held, whereas
soldier who came through with all
ten of his digits cannot.
Several thousand longshoremen
who struck and tied up shipping on
the Hoboken, N. j., waterfront re-
turned to work long enough to I'M
load the army transport Wheaton
with 1924 soldier dead on board,
allowing American Legion posts to
hold funeral services. The strikers,
many of whom were ex-service men,
declared they would take care of the
bodies Of their dead comrades de-
spite the wage controversy and add
ed: "We'd do it free if necessary"
The bodies of four unidentified
soldiers, one from each if the four
prominent American cemeteries in
France, will be assembled at Chalon-
sur-Marne and a noncommissioned
officer of the American army in
Germany will select one Of them for
re. IN to the United States and in
terment in Arlington. An honor guard
General Allen of the army Of occu-
patton, and delegation from the
Paris post Of the American Legion,
will accompany the body to Havre,
at which port it will be placed on the
battleship Olympia, which sails Oc-
tober 25 for the United States.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1921-10-13

The only ex-service men who can
vote in the coming city election of
Birmingham, Ala, are those who be-
came disabled from wounds or sick
ness during the world war, provid-
ed they do not own $500 worth Of
taxable property. The state legisla-
ture recently passed law exempt
ing ex-service men from payment of
polltax. The court held the mea-
sure unconstitutional, automatically
Merchandising the former soldiers
and sailors. The American Legion
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1921-10-13

Marshal Foch will not come to
America to be officially heard at the
international disarmament confer
ence in Washington, Paris dis
patches are pointing out, although
he will let his views on disarmament
be known. The marshal's visit is
private one, it is being arefully ex-
planned, in response to the invitation
Of the American Legion to attend its
convention. Premier BRAND viii
head the French delegation to the
conference, sailing October 90, one
week after Foch.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1921-10-13

Women like to build castles in the
air because when the structures are
completed the pipes never freeze
the furnace never goes out and there
are no dishes to wash.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1921-10-13

If you have a great idea and
make money out of it, you are
genius. But if you do not make any
money out of it you are a crank, or
q plain nut.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1921-10-13
HOG KILLING TIME

Have you rhogs Slaughtered, saw
sage made and lard rendered at our
new sanitary packing house on East
Main street. Charges very reason
able. Phone la. HON MEAT co.
(104-tf)
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1921-10-13

In the Missouri state convention
Of the American Legion, it was an
nounced that resolution concern
ing Grover c. Berdoll, draft desert
er, was about to be introduced. As
a member rose to read it, another
shouted: 'T move its adoption" A
roar Of approval came from the as
sembled delegates and it was unan-
imously adopted without having been
read.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1921-10-13

Some folks won't have any JOY in
Heaven if there is one saint sitting
a little higher up than they are.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1921-10-13

Oscar E. Carlstrom, Aledo, ILL.,,
newly elected commander in chief
of the United Spanish War Veterans
was one of the original committee
of fifty members of the A. E. F.
which organized the American Lee
gion in Paris in 1919. He is also a
member of the G. A. R. in Illinois by
adoption.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1921-10-13

al address.
"The teacher will be hanged, the
books burned. Hurrah for vaca-
ton" Wherein the sentiments of the
school kinds the world over the spo-
ken by French urchin, Marcel Sc
vel, who writes to his several hum
dred foster fathers, members Of the
Evanston, ILL.,, post of the American
Legion. The boy, constant friend
of the doughboys during their stay
in France, was adopted by them and
now is supported by the legion post
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1921-10-13
A NECESSARY LUXURY

The towns newspaper is both a
luxury and one of the family neces-
sites.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1921-10-13

For Printing, See The Advocats.
, 1921-11-10

There will be a preseason basket
ball game in the High School gym
Saturday evening, November 18th,
between an all-star alumni team and
the high school. Though basketball
practice has barely begun, this game
will give both the coach and the loo
al fans a chance to estimate the
probable strength of the high school
team. A liberal patronage from the
citizens Of Rawlins would be appre-
cfated as the high school athletic
treasury needs a boost. Game called
at 7:45. Admission Csc and 3bc. 4
, 1921-11-10

18th. at the High School Gymnasium
at eight O'Clock the students Of the
high school will give a big Benefit
Circus for the Carbon County Me-
mortal Hospital Fund. All the
students are working hard on this
circus and hope to raise a large
amount toward their subscription
promised to the hospital.
1t would be impossible to name the
different attractions. but there will
be side-shows Of every description as
we'll as a main performance OF great
interest, animals and everything
needed for a real three ring show.
A dance hall and fortune tellers are
included in the list. II you wan the
, 1921-11-10

: A high school orchestra OF strtHUed
instruments has Just beep Organised
under the direction Of Miss Noonan.
At present the Instruments repre-
sented are violins. cello. mandolins,
banjos, Hawaiian guitars and piano.
There Is promise Of other additions to
the orchestra soon. We are very
glad to 9 this organization perfect
ed, az 1t Is one that ID q valuable as
set to any high school, in furnishing
music for special occasions.
The second number Of the Lyceum
Course will be given next Tuesday
evening. November 18th at the high
school auditirium. by the De Marco
aistrup company Of entertainers.
Miss De Marco is a pianist and harp
soloist of considerable nota. while
Mr.. Aistrup Is a well-khown violin
list. Those who enjoy good music
and entertainment of the highest
order should not fail to, attend this
program.
, 1921-11-10

time of your life, be there. Every
provision Is being made for a big
time and your attendance is all that
is necessary to make this a record
breaking event.
Helping the hospital is helping our
town and encouraging the students
in this undertaking is making 1t pos
sible for them to furnish the Child
ren's Ward. Moreover. you will have
more fun for your money than you
thought possible.
On Tuesday evening. November
22nd. the Junior Glass will present
"The Hoodoo." at the Strand
Theatre. Remember the date and
treat yourself to n Of the best
, 1921-11-10

f0n8 9uQ fffo00o OF the school In Hal
lowe'en games and pranks.
The Bags School b busy com
plotting preparations for the standard
.ization Of their school. A new flag
pole 10 to be erected and other i'm
provenlents to be effected Immediate
~. 1t is hoped that the school can
be standardized this month.
Miss Helen Irving has been ap-
pointed to serve on the Legislative
Committee of the State Teachers
Association.
The list of Honor pupils Of the
county will be pubiished next week,
as all reports are not in the office at
this time.
Supt. A. c. Anderson has been ap-
pointed by Mrs. Katherine A. Morton,
State Superintendent of Public In
struction and President OF the State
Teachers Association to act as chair
man of Carbon County in the cam
paign to secure a larger enrolment
of members fer the National Educa-
tional Association and q thorough
canvass Of the county and a vigor-
Gus campaign ia planned to secure
every teacher Of Carbon County as a
member Of this great educational or
g%anization.
The Eighth grade pupils Of all
rural schools in Carbon county are
required this year to write a paper on
the History Of Wyoming and one on
the History of Carbon County. 1t is
very DESTROYS that the children OF the
county learn the history OF the state
and county and appreciate the
struggles and privations that were
necessary to produce the wonderful
commonwealth that provides the
privileges and advantages that they
enjoy today. "a people that studies
its own past and rejoices in the IA
tons proud memories ia likely to
be patriotic people, the bulwark OF
law and the courageous champion OF
right in the time Of need" This is
true of a nation and ever more true
Of a community.
1t Is cry difficult to secure ma
terisl for the work on the History OF
Carbon county and the County. Super
intendent would appreciate 1t very
much II anyone who can give any
AoSSS "a TIC cary ulstOiy VI 10 Uvh
county or OF any community Of Car
bon county will communicate with
her. 1t Is DESTROYS to obtain informa-
ton concerning any Indian troubles
that have occurred in the county. the
early development OF the postal route.
pony express and the coming OF the
railroad. stories Of early settlers In
the various communities, the early
schools Of the county, stories OF the
various localities received, their
names and anything OF interest.
! Will any n who has anything
to contribute along n of these lines
or anything else of interest in the
study OF the development Of the
county please communicate with Miss
Helen A. Irving. Rawlins. Wyoming.
Any contribution to the small fund
Of material which is available will
be cry much appreciated.
, 1921-11-10

plays eve given by a Junior class.
comedy abounds in mirth-provoking
From start to finish these clever
situations and in each instance the
actors are equal to the demands
made upon them. A few people may
fail to attend and they are sure to
regret 1t, so join the crowd and at
tend this show. Don't worry about
getting your money'A worth, for you
certainly will feel repaid for COM
ing.
, 1921-11-10
COUNTRY H o NOTES

The Bennett school near Medicine
Bow opened October "a with an en-
rollment of three pupils. Miss
Flossie Sidders of Fullerton. Neb.,
is teaching the school.
The Sand Creek school under the
direction of Miss Ruth Honnold the
teacher. gave a Halloween program
and box social at the school house
October 28th. and realized fourteen
dollars which will be used for H.
brary books for the school.
The patrons and teachers of the
Dixon school have effected an organ-
'zation Of a Parent-Teachers Asso-
citation which will discuss matters Of
interest to the school.
The Intermediate and Primary
pupils Of the Dixon school are hard
at work on a Japanese Operetta
which will be given in the Harris
} Hall December 3rd.
A survey Of the Dixon school has
been started. Miss Irving giving the
Miss Seyfarth. the Director OF Spe-
,'al Glass Work in the state will visit
the school later in the year and com
plete the survey.
The Walcott school now has an
enrolment of ten. The school is or
ganized for parliamentary drill and
the discussion Of Current Events
once a week.
The patrons OF the Battle Mt.
school. Slater. Colo. and the teacher,
Mr.. Keck, recently spent Saturday
erecting some needed repairs on the
building and improving the appear
ance OF the building.
The McFadden School gave a very
pleasing Halloween entertainment
for the school children. October %.
McFadden School will observe
Arn,istice Day by hosting a new
flag on the flagpole.
The Bunker School at Leo, under
the direction OF their teacher. Mrs.
Olive COwdin. gave a very enjoyable
Community Halloween party at the
home of Mrs. CoWdin. A very pleas
, 1921-11-10

AS last week was the time for the
regular period examinations, there
were no assembly exercises. This
week the assembly exercises will be
devoted to the observance OF Armi-
, 1921-11-10

stice Day. and will be held on Thurs
day, Al Friday will be a holiday for
the schools.
, 1921-11-10
Q Q y Q u = z 3 y = =
SCHOOL T
Z + + Il Il Il 4 i 4 II II 4

Mr.. and Mrs. Robuck are rejoicing
over the arrival of an eight pound
baby boy. Albert Warren, who was
born last Sunday morning. The
faculty n students join in extend
ing congratulations to Mr.. and Mrs.
Robuck.
e Friday evening Noyemher
, 1921-11-10

The Bunker School at Leo. under
the direction OF their teacher. Mrs
Olive Cowdin. gave a yer enjoyable
Community Halloween party at the
home OF Mrs. Cowdin. A very pleas
, 1921-11-10

Next Friday evening. November
, 1921-11-10

Miss Helen Irving has been ap-
pointed to erv on the Legislative
Committee of the State Teachers
Association.
, 1921-11-10

The Bags School b busy com
plotting preparations for the standard
.isation Of their school. A new flag
pole 10 to be erected and other i'm
provements to be effected Immediate
~. 1t Is hoped that the school can
be standardized this month.
, 1921-11-10

The Bennett school near Medicine
Bow opened October "a with an en-
rollment Of three pupils. Mist
Flossie sidders Of Fullerton. Neb.
is teaching the school.
, 1921-11-10

The list of Honor pupils Of the
county will be published next week,
as all reports are not in the office al
this time.
, 1921-11-10

The Walcott school now has an
enrolment of ten. The school is or
ganized for parliamentary drill and
the discussion OF Current Events
once a week.
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b undersigned having been apr olnted by
be li"horable Probate Court tor the LisiIel Of
r 'Iutd commissioners 20 receive, examine,
I'D adjust the CLAIMS aud dsma nds nj ~ fersons
ans Inc estate of L. Z. Putnam late of
New bury IN SAID uIstrict deceased am all claims
- ~ offset thereto. hereby give notice IL at
we will meet for the purpose ,fnrs said at
the residence Of the deceased in the town of
Newbury in said district on the 18th day of
10 O'Clock a. m. until 2 O'Clock pm. Oh each
OF aid DAYS and that six months from the 18th
day OF March A. D., 1921. is the time limited by
said Court for said creditors to present their
{ laims to us for examination and allow ance.
Dated at West Ntwbury, this 2lst day OF March
A. ID. 1921.
S. +. Putnam,
John Brock.
81 Commissioners
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A TEST OF FAITH
Chattanooga News.)

Chattanooga News.)
We have frequent occasion to pro-
test against the efforts of Japan to
impose her dominion upon unwilling
peoples, yet we have thus far failed
TO exemplify the ideals which we rec.
ommend to Japan. If we should with
draw our sovereignty from the Philip
pines, in accordance with our repeated
promises. we could the more consist
emily ask japan TO follow a similar
course toward Shantung, Manchuria
and Siberia. Our plea would have
great deal more force IL we could
make IT with clean hands. To say that
The Philippines are not ready for In
dependence is merely to express an
gratuitous opinion. II is
perfectly easy to create conditions
In ones own mind-that no people
ever could comply with Our delay
about respecting our own pledge is a
reflection on our national good faith
and q constant Invitation to inierna-
Iional complications 10 the far east.
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ESTATE OF THiDY L. sIMoNDs.

state OF Vermont, District of Bradford S.
The Honorable Probate Court for the district
aforesaid.
To. all persons interested in the estate Of
Thedy L.. Simonds late Of Bradford IN said
District, deceased. Greeting:
hereas, said Court has assigned the It'll day
OF April next Tor examining and allowing
the account of the administrator of the es-
tate of said deceased Thedy L. Simonds and for
decree OF the residue OF said estate to the lawful
claimants II the same, and ordered that pnble
notice thereof be given TO all persons Interested in
said estate by publishing this order three weeks
success lyely previous to the day assigned. in the
thited Opinion, newspaper published at Brad
ord in said District. -
Therefore, you are hereby notified to appear
at the Town Clerks Office in Bradford in said
District on the day assigned, then and there to
contest the allowance of said account if you see
cause and TO establish your right as heir Legal
tees and lawful claimants TO said residue
Given under my hand. this 5th day OF March
1921. HARMON T. BALDWIN
70 Judge
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ESTATE OF WILBUR X, DAVIS

The undersigned having been appointed by the
Honorable Probate Court for the District of
Bradford, Commissioners to receive. examine and
adjust the claims and demands Of all persons
against the estate Of Wilbur X. Davis late OF
Cornth In said district, deceased, and all elaine
exhibited in offset thereto, hereby give notice
residence Of the late Wilbur X. Davis in the Town
OF Cornth in said District, on the 9th day of
April and 9th day OF Sep enber next. from 10.
said days, and that six months from the 18th
day OF March A ID. 1921, Is the time
limited by said Court for the creditors TO present
their claims TO US for examination and allowance
Dated at Corinth this 18th day of March
A ID. 1921.
Edgar Sanborn,
Arthur White,
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ESTATE OF Ell MFR CoRRUTH

- II r. undersigned having been appoinie a
by the Hon. Probate Court for the Dis
trict OF Bradford commissioners to receive
examine and ad just the claims and demands
of all persons against the estate OF Elmer
Corruth late of Corinth, in said district
deceased, and all claims exhibited in offse
thereto, hereby give notice that We will meet
for the purpose Aforesaid at the residence d
Geo. Moody in the Town of Corlnth, in
said District on the 22nd day of April and
Goth day Of September next, from 10 clock a m
until O'Clock p, m, on each of said dave
and that six months from the 18th day of
March, A. d. 1921 Is the time limited by said
Court for said creditors TO present their
claims TO us for examination and allowance,
Dated at Corinth, this 23rd day Of March,
A. D.. 1921.
Geo. F. Moody
Edwin +. Jewell,
. Commissioners.
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The United Stf ties isn't the only
country that has homesteaders-tho
enterprising pioneers who leave thick
ly populated districts and take their
families into virgin territory to create
homes for themselves. The Philippine
islands have thousands of thrifty home
steaders.
The above photograph shows pic
ture of Christian Filipino homestead
er and his family Lear Pikit, Cotabato
province, Mindanao, P. l. Five years
ago he was a cab driver working for
low wages at Cebu, thickly populated
city. He went into the then wilderness
Of Mindanao, planted hemp and cocoa
nuts, paid for his land and has be-
come wealthy. Thousands of similar
instances could be cited One Mindanao
homesteader is worth 100000.
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ESTATE OF JOHN L. MARSHALL.

STATE OF VERMONT District of Bradford. a.
The Honorable Probate Court for the istrict Of
Bradford
10 all persons interested In the estate Of
John l.. Marshall late Of Bradford In said Dis
trict, deceased. Greeting
At a Probate Court. held at Wells River thin
and for said District. on the 10th day of March,
IS2l' an instrument purportng to be the last viii
and Testament of John L. Marshall late Of
Bradford in said district, deceased, was
presented to the Court aforesaid for probate
And 1t is ordered by said Court that the I1tls
day of April 1921. at the Town Clerks Office in
said Bradford. be assigned for proving
said instrument; and that notice thereof be
given to all persons concerned, by PUBLISHING
this order three weeks successfully in the
United Opinion, newspaper circulating in that
vicinity. in said District. previous to the time
appointed.
Therefore: you are hereby notified to appear
before said Court, at the time and place afore-
SAID, and contest the probate Of said will, If you
have cause.
Given under my hand at Wells River In saidS
District, this 10th day of March, 1921.
70 HARMON T. BALDWIN. Judge
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ESTATE OF R. S. CHAMBERLIN

The undersigned. having been appointed by
the Hon. Probate Court for the District ofBrad.
lord commissioners. to receive. examine ano ad-
aagai the estate Of R. S. Chamberlin, late II
Newbury in said District. deceased. and all claims
exhibited in offset thereto. hereby givt notice
at office of Hon. H. T. Baldwin in the village OF
wells River in said District the 9th day Of
April and 9th day Of July next from 10 O'Clock
a. m. until O'Clock p. m, on said days and that
SIX months from the 18th day of JAN A. d. 1921
is the time limited by said Court for said creditors
:, present their claims to US for examination and
allowance. ~"
Dated at Newbury this 10th day Of March,
Scott Fellows,
20 o. A. Renfrew,
atr1fC o{0
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ESTATE OF WILLIAM r. IADD

THE undersigned, having been appointed
by the Hon. Probate Court for the Dis
triet of Bradford commissioners to receive
examine and adjust all claims and demands
Of all persons against the estate of William
b. Ladd, late of Bradford in said district de-
ceased, and all claims exhibited In offset
thereto, hereby give notice that we will
meet for the purposes aforesaid al the Office o +
in said District. on the 10th day of April and
10th day of September next. from 2 O'Clock o.
M. until O'Clock D. m, each of said days and
1921 is the time limited by said court for said
creditors to present their claims to us for
examination and allowance.
A. ID. 1921.
Harvey " Eaton,
Fred L. Doe
n Conrnissio