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The Ontario Argus. (Ontario, Or.) 1???-1947, 1922-07-06
ONTARIO FURNITURE CO. BUYS
MCDOWELL UNDERTAKING CO.
business Changes Mark Passing of
Business Established -Four Years
Ago-Hugh Allen Plans To
Remain Here

A business change which marks
the passing of an institution estab-
lished four years ago was recorded
this week when the Ontario Furni-
ture company purchased the stock of
the Mcdowell Undertaking company
from Hugh Allen. who has been its
owner for the past year and half,
II. L. Peterson of the Ontario
Furniture company, moved the
stock OF goods from the parlors OF
the Mcdowell company this week,
The combined stock thus secured
makes the undertaking department
of the Ontario Furniture company
the largest in this section. Mr.. AL
len. who sold out his interests, ex-
poets to remain here in Ontario.
The Ontario Argus. (Ontario, Or.) 1???-1947, 1922-07-06
Pity the City Child.

Little Helen is an apartment house
child.
Brought up In a northwest apart
ment, the sidewalks have been her
Fairgrounds, passers-by and autOmo-
biles her playmates, the patches
around trees her only contact with
old mother earth.
OF course, there have been trips to
parks. and all that, but Iof nature
as an entity she knows little. Like
most city dwellers. she has to feel
the heartbeat Of the universe through
stone and bricks.
One day recently her mother took
her into the suburbs to visit some
friends.
For awhile the child was contented
to play In the new rooms. But at
last she grew tired.
"Go play In the yard" her mother
said.
Helen looked In wonder.
"Where is the yard2," she asked
Washington Star.
The Ontario Argus. (Ontario, Or.) 1???-1947, 1922-07-06
CITY LIFE BREEDING SNOBS7
Lover Of the Woods and Hills Almost
Makes Direct Accusation In
Magazine Article.

Last summer l spent several weeks
in the woods and lived as nearly a
natural life as one well could. That
Is, everybody wore the kind Of clothes
he wished to, and did about as he
pleased, without regard to fashion or
arbitrary social custom. i noticed
that whenever anybody hired a guide
to perform work that he could just
as easily have done himself-such
as rowing up the lake to. go fish,
ing--he Immediately lost caste. 1t
was regarded as an admission Of In
ability or weakness. The man most
admired In our party was the one most
capable of being sufficient unto him
self-able to 60 forth and. catch his
own fish, cook his own food, and con-
struct his own rude shelter. After q
month or two 1 grew accustomed to
the woods idea that looking after
ones own wants is logical and COM
mendable, and nearly forgot about the
modern city viewpoint. But the first
garage man dealt with on my return
to civilization almost snubbed me
a large auto, l was my own chauffeur
and filed my own grease cups. Then
I paused and thought how widespread
is the difference In the attitude to-
ward servants or helpers In the woods
and the city. Wherever our modern
social life is highly enough developed
1t is more or less disgraceful to do
anything useful that one can possibly
hire done. A woman gains more So
cial prestige from keeping three hired
girls than from being the most expert
cook and most systematic hOusekeeper
in the neighborhood. Not to have serv-
ants Is to be inferior.-Fred @. Kelly,
In Leslie's Weekly.
The Ontario Argus. (Ontario, Or.) 1???-1947, 1922-07-06
improved Range Finder.

The largest range finder In the
world Is more than twice the size Of
any used during the war. and has
been constructed In England for use
In coastal defense. says Popular Me-
chanics Magazine. II was designed by
the two original inventors OF the range
finder that has been In use In the Brit
ish navy for many years. and that
consists OF horizontal tube carried
on central frame. which rotates with
the tube on pedestal. e 1y N
The Ontario Argus. (Ontario, Or.) 1???-1947, 1922-07-06
ELWOOD LEES IS BADLY
INJURED BY FALL IN CANYON
Bonita Boy Suffers Two Broken
Arms and Other Bruises-COm-
panions Could Not Reach
For Hour After Accident

While rolling stones down a can
yon wall several miles from his
home at Bonita last Friday, Elwood
Lees fell down the cliff when the
dirt gave way, and he is now in the
hospital here recovering from the
injuries he received.
Young Lees, with his sister and
Glenn and Chubby Field of this city,
who were guests at the Lees home,
had gone on a hike from the Lees
ranch and were rolling rocks down
the canyon wall. After young Lees
fell his companions could not reach
him for some time. They had to
go back for long distance and
make the difficult trip through the
canyon bed, and even when they
reached the spot could not locate
the boy, for he was completely
buried under the fallen dirt and
rock.
When they got him out he was
unconscious. BY their combined
efforts they finally carried him to
their horses and thus got him to the
Lees home. From there his par
ents started with him for Ontario,
reaching here at II o'clock that
night. DR.. Weese who was called,
found one arm broken in two
places, the bones protruding from
the flesh the other arm was also
broken and his hip was dislocated.
Although he suffered badly for
several days, the young man is re-
covering, and it is believed that he
will not be crippled in any way as
the result of his experience.
The Ontario Argus. (Ontario, Or.) 1???-1947, 1922-07-06
MOTION PICTURE PROVES
THAT BEARS LIKE HONEY

Story book, novel and natural his.
tory. since time without memory
have always made II known that
bears are famous for the proverbial
sweet tooth. Likewise everyone OF
them have agreed that honey Is
bruins delight In any country OF
cline. Good proof or this may be
obtained by those who see the big
James oliver Curwood photoplay
production. Gods Country and the
Law. which comes TO the Majestic
on Friday and Saturday.
In this picture big black bear
takes part In the action of the early
scenes when in one especially in
teresting scene he is shown per-
forming notorious bears trick OF
stealing honey from the cabin of a
woodsman. The old bear used In
this scene, while not highly trian-
ed animal. was the property OF a
Maine farmer. His master doubted
The Ontario Argus. (Ontario, Or.) 1???-1947, 1922-07-06
Concrete Houses.

The use OF concrete houses is be
coming common in vagjous sections OF
the country. In connection with the
general program for the investigation
and improvement Of housing condi.
tions now being carried out by the
bureau Of standards, several trips OF
inspection have been made by mem
bers Of the stan Of that bureau to
study improvements In the building OF
concrete houses. The trip recently
made Included many projects In the
vicinity Of Pittsburgh. Cleveland. Chi
cago and Minneapolis. Great improve
ments, both In the ordinary uses of
the concrete and In the architectural
and ornamental effects obtained, were
noted on this trip. II seems certain
that some style Of concrete house will
become very common In the near fu-
American.
The Ontario Argus. (Ontario, Or.) 1???-1947, 1922-07-06
LIVING MODELS TO STRUT
FOR COUNTRY MERCHANTS
Committee i'm Charge of Program
Has Many Innovations to Spring
at August Gathering-Ex-
pct to Break Records

Portland, Or, July 1st, 1929
One Of the big features of the tenth
annual convention of the Pacific
Northwest Merchants association
to be held in Portland, August to
IL, will be the most elaborate fash
ion show ever staged west of Chi
cago. Gowns, suits, finished furs
and other finery on display will
have a value of approxiatmely one
half million dollars, and fifty beau
tiful and shapley living models will
participate.
Latest New York and Paris fash
mos will have their first exclusive
showing on the Pacific coast at this
function. In addition, there will
be on exhibition the creations of
gowns and other wearing apparel of
Portland dec:gners who have re-
ceived their instructions in schools
in New York and Paris.
The elaborate and brilliant spec
tacle will open with a scene of the
dawn as viewed from a wooded dell
on Portland Heights, with fairies
dancing among evergreens as the
sun rises over snow-clad Mt. Hood.
The scene will be the creation of
John H. Stark. a decorator Of ma
tional repute.
For the most part, the gowns and
other finery will be displayed on
living models who will pass in re-
view on the stage. Uncut cloth
will also be draped on the models
and many other novel features in the
same line will be introduced.
In ddition to the fashion parade
there will be practical demonstra-
The Ontario Argus. (Ontario, Or.) 1???-1947, 1922-07-06
NOT MATTER OF GALLANTRY
surIy Man Had Reasons Entirely HIs
Own for Giving UP His Seat In
Street Car.

The old saying that "all fat men
are good natured" is not borne out In
Bill, an overly fat city employee of
Los Angeles. Bill Is known as a wom-
an hater and looks upon girls Of the
giggling age as of no use whatever.
Frequently he spreads out over an en-
tire seat in street car and growls
like a grizzly bear IL shop girl has
the nerve" to make him contract suf-
ficiently to make room for her.
On his way home recently Bill was
seen to arise and proffer his seat to
two girls who stood near
whats the idea, Bill?" asked a fel-
low employee. "Are you really getting
human?"
Don't kid yourself" replied Bill
gruffly. THAT'S the hottest seat ever
encountered and l cover entirely too
much territory. That's ALL"
The Ontario Argus. (Ontario, Or.) 1???-1947, 1922-07-06

tions of methods used in draping
and decorating store windowh. This
feature will be highly instructive to
visiting buyers as it will give them
pointers on how to decorate their
country store windows SO that they
will have metropolitan atmo-
sphere.
Many vaudeville numbers will be
introduced throughout the eve
ning's entertainment. The best
talent from the regular vaudeville
theatres and many clever amateurs
have been engaged for the event.
The executive committee of buy
ers' week is arranging for a special
feature exclusively for the visiting
women. 1t will be an organ recital
in one of Portland's large theatres
by several of the most talented Or
ganists in Portland. The musical
program will consist of both classical
and popular numbers. In addition
to the organ recital, tnere VIII De
moving pictures exhibited. An en-
tire block of seats for this event will
be reserved exclusively for visiting
women. A committee Of Portland
women will have charge Of this
feature.
Retail merchants from many dis
tricts of Portland's trade territory
have informed the executive COM
mittee by letter that they will be
among the visitors in this city dur
ing the convention. Prospects are
that the. attendance will be far
greater than that of 1921 when
over 1900 were registered.
The Ontario Argus. (Ontario, Or.) 1???-1947, 1922-07-06
PAID LOCAL ADS
REMIT CASH FOR ADS TO
GO IN THIS COLUMN

Owing to the difficulty of keep
ing account of items for this col
umn, the mistakes which occur in
telephone conversations due to mis-
understandings, the Argus has de-
termined to place this column on a
cash in advance basis. To use this
column therefore write your ad,
count six words per line and remit
as follows: For first insertion 10
cents per line, all subsequent inser-
tions s cents per line; mail check, or
If coin is used see that same is
wrapped so that it will not drop
from envelope.
The Ontario Argus. (Ontario, Or.) 1???-1947, 1922-07-06
THE ONTARIO ARGUS ONTARIO OREGON THURSDAY JULY

his ability to go through with the
scenes when Sidney O1cott, the di-
rector, asked for loan Of him. Ac-
cording to the director, the bear
performed his task with less re-
hearsal than any of the human
members of the cast, due, Of course
to the lure of the honey and several
pounds of his good fresh sweet
stuff, which was used to make the
act.
The Ontario Argus. (Ontario, Or.) 1???-1947, 1922-07-06

The Congregational church La
dies Aid and Sunday school COM
bined forces last "wednesday evening
at o'clock and attended picnic
which was held at the Flack home
in Fruitland. Games and races and
a bounteous picnic dinner were en-
toyed, and the return trip made at
8 o'clock.
The Ontario Argus. (Ontario, Or.) 1???-1947, 1922-07-06
middle WEST SHOWS
BUSINESS IMPROVING
Prospects for Good Prices For Pro-
duce Bright--Kansas Potato
Crop Only go to 20 Per Ont
Chicago Enjoying
Building Boom

Chicago, and all of the cities OF
the Middle West are showing a
marked business activity with build
ing operations being conducted on
else shows that good times are re-
turning" says George X. Aiken,
who returned last Thursday after
noon from a three weeks trip
through the Middle West, during
which he visited Chicago, the Twin
Cities, st. Louis and Kansas City.
optimistic and well they may be, for
the building permits of that city in
May were the highest in the city's
history. This in spite of the strikes
still unsettled in the building trades
indicate the demand for expansion.
while crops were reported good
early in June, the harvest reports
which came after hot spell showed
a reduction and thus gave indica-
tion that wheat prices would be fair
this fall. / was particularly anx-
ious to learn something of the po-
tatO situation in the Kaw river val
ley, so arranged to return via Kan
ell practically the entire length Of
the Kaw. 1t will be of interest to
the local potato growers to know
that the indications are that the
Kaw valley will have only 60 to
20 per cent crop. This information
was gained from travellers whose
business interests demand knowl-
edge of this crop condition, and from
reports from railroad traffic Off
cials.
"Slnce the Kaw river potatoes are
are the principal competitors Of the
early potatoes of this section, it
would appear that satisfactory re-
turns ought to be secured from the
potato crop soon to be harvested
here.
while In st. Louis | visited the |
big public market and saw head |
lettuce sold at 20 cents per head, or
$3.50 per crate, thus another indi-
cation of favorable price for another |
Snake River Valley crop was Sc
cured.
"An idea of the growth of busi- !
ness in the middle western cities Is |
the condition of the various public
services one is called upon to use,
at least that was the excuse given
for the poor service available, by
telephone for example. Though
called upon repeatedly to use tele-
phones, particularly in Chicago, it
was seldom that prompt service was
secured, and on several OCCASIONS |
was not able to get the number
called, though later l found that
the person called was near the phone
at the time. l was told that this
was the rule and that the service
had been demoralized more or less
for some time. Not until l reached
Denver was prompt service secured.
The contrast between the service
furnished in Ontario was so marked
that It compelled attention, and
while 1t may be that we would all
enjoy the sensation of seeing our
grow so fast that the
telephone service could not keep up
with 1t, yet 1t is easier on the nerves
and patience to use the telephone
here than It is in the middle west
ern cities"
The Ontario Argus. (Ontario, Or.) 1???-1947, 1922-07-06

MEN, WOMEN, you can sell Stetson
Guaranteed Hosiery direct from
maker to wearer. Must wear or re-
placed free. Experience unneces-
sary. Pay daily. Travellers Hos
iery Co., 400 sheryood, Spokane.
Wash. 81 it,
The Ontario Argus. (Ontario, Or.) 1???-1947, 1922-07-06
wONiAN's HAND HURT WHEN
CAUGHT IN MACHINE wRINGER

Mrs. Frank Gardner OF Frultland
was brought 10 Ontario this after
noon for medical treatment due TO
injuries received when her hand
was caught In the wringer OF a
washing machine and badly bruised.
Or. J. A. Bartlett who dressed the
injury found no broken bones.
The Ontario Argus. (Ontario, Or.) 1???-1947, 1922-07-06

HEMSTITCHING-Neat Hemstitch-
ing is our line. Send your wark, one
yard dime. Blanche c. Anderson
and Mamie s. Carlton, Phone 42W.
2S At pd.
The Ontario Argus. (Ontario, Or.) 1???-1947, 1922-07-06
LOCAL PERSONALS

Rosa, Calf, where they will joi
Mr.. Draper. They expect to remain
in California for year during whicl
time Mr.. and Mrs. Will ]. Robert
will occupy their home here in On
tario.
Misses Mamie and Evelyn Stewar
returned Wednesday evening from
Portland where they have beer
spending three weeks vacation.
Mrs. Morse V. Hart and son
Jack, visited friends and relatives
here Monday
Mr.. and Mrs. A. w. Quasi spent
the Fourth in Caldwell.
Mrs. j. A. Kennedy of Brogan
was an Ontario visitor on Wednes-
day looking after business interests
William Jones came down from
Juntura to spend the Fourth with
his family.
| Mr.. and Mrs. Otto Blackaby of
Homedale, spent several days in
Ontario this week while on an out
ing trip which TOOK them to Payette
Lakes.
Mrs. Helen Clement left Friday
for a visit with her son, Harry
Clement in Baker.
Mr.. and Mrs. Everett Wisdom
left Monday for Baker where they
will celebrate the Fourth.
Mr. and Mrs. Joe Fine left last
week to spend the summer in Stems
mountains.
Mr.. and Mrs. Doolittle went to
Baker Monday where they remained
for the Fourth of July celebration.
Misses Lucy and Elizabeth Gen
dell of Philadelphia, are spending
the summer with their aunt, Mrs.
William S. Allen, and their cousins
Hugh Allen, Judge Dalton Biggs and
Miss Weese.
Emmett Johnson is down from
his homestead above Ironside this
week.
Crull Orcutt who has been en-
ployed at Luehrs' drug store for
many years, left Sunday for Port
land where he expects to remain in
definitely.
The Congregational Ladies Aid
will hold their annual bazaar on
Friday and Saturday, December s
and 8.
Mrs. c. A. Field returned last
Sunday from Portland, where she
spent the past two weeks attending
the Rose Festival and visiting with
friends.
Mr.. and Mrs. ]. C. McCreight
and family motored to Arrow Rock
dam Tuesday where they enjoyed
the Fourth.
Owen Turner left Tuesday for
Beulah where he will spend an ex
tended vacation.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ray Ducan are On
tario visitors from Ironside this
week.
R. w. Swagler left Sunday for
Bend, Ore, where he was Fourth of
July orator at Bends celebration.
George Maddux returned Tues
day from Ironside.
Clifford Garfield is down from |
his homestead above Ironside to cele |
Drate the Fourth.
Joe Daus left last last week for
Portland where he intends to re-
sumo his study of dentistry.
DR.. r. o. Payne and family left
asst week for Spokane where they
will spend a short vacation.
Mr.. and Mrs. LaRue Blackaby
we're numbered among the Ontar-
ans at Payette Lakes over the week
md and the Fourth.
Mr.. and Mrs. s. ID. Dorman and
amily left Saturday for the Payette
.akes for the summer season.
Mrs. w. e. Lees and son, Fred,
eturned Saturday from a months
tay in Portland.
Mr.. and Mrs. j. ID. Billingsley and
ir. and Mrs. Don Platt left Satur-
ay morning for Portland. They
rent via the Old Oregon Trail.
Mr.. and Mrs. ]. A. Lakness re-
urned Wednesday from Boise and
Tampa where they spent several
ays this week.
d. w. Powers and family spent
he Fourth in Baker.
|
The Ontario Argus. (Ontario, Or.) 1???-1947, 1922-07-06

1. I. Culbertson was over from the
Dead OK Flat wednesday.
The Ontario Argus. (Ontario, Or.) 1???-1947, 1922-07-06

FOR SALE-An Improved electric
washing machine, with extension
bench. Phone 76 w. 81 2t*
The Ontario Argus. (Ontario, Or.) 1???-1947, 1922-07-06
FOR SALE OR TRADE

FOR SALE OR TRADE
Four room house with two screen
porches. Will take car as first
payment. See Fred Blaser or call
Ism. 81 St.
The dispatch-news. [volume] (Lexington, S.C.) 1919-2001, 1922-04-05
WATERINGFORD NEWS

Spring has put in it's appearance
and farmers are getting hump on
in order to get their corn planted
Did the spraying machine man come
to see you? I'll bet he did, And you
ought a sprayer too. J..
Mr.. and Mrs. S. r. Kyzer visited
the formers brother, Mr.. H. F.. Ky
zer last Sunday.
Mr.. NJ. A: Howard of Swansea
made usiness trip up to these parts
last Wednesday evening.
Mr.. NJ. Al Taylor and family of
Boiling Springs spent last Friday
night at the home of Mr. D. c.. Ky
ger.
Mr.. NJ. D. kyzer made business
trip, to Leesville last Saturday.
H. A. and Mrs. Howard spent last
Saturday night with the latter's sis
ter, Mrs. Frances Gunter, near Oak
Grove.
Why is Mr.. N. D. Kyzer so happy?
Because he has another little boy TO
call him pappy.
1t is said that the farmers here
The dispatch-news. [volume] (Lexington, S.C.) 1919-2001, 1922-04-05
CARD OF THANKS

We the wife and children of Thomas
Lorlck, deceased, wish to thank the
5000 people of the st. Andrews COM
munlty for thei rhelp and kindness
SHOWN us during our dear husband
ana fathers illness and death and
we pray God to bless each you in
time of trouble with love, We will
remember You all for your kind hos
pltallty and may the loving care of
God watch over YOU and bless you
with peace.
WIFE and Children.
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BATESBURG NEWS

DR.. J. D. Timmons, proprietor O.
the Commercial hotel, has started {
bakery in Batesburg. The bakery viii
be located in a building in rear OF
the hotel and will be ready for bust.
ness in few days.
The members of the Presbyterian
denomination in Batesburg will begin
the erection of a church building in
the near future. Services are being
held every Sunday afternoon at the
Batesburg theatre conducted by Rev.
Mr.. Dick, student of the Seminary
in Columbia.
Attorneys McKendree Barr and
George Bell Zimmerman are attend
ing court at Lexington this week.
Mr.. Elijah Hall, a prominent citi-
zen Of Samaria, was here on business
Monday.
Mr.. Frank Timmons, of Jackson
vile, Fla, is spending a few days
with his brother, DR.. J. D. Tim
mons. 3
The members of the Batesburg
Christian church held a special SER
vice Sunday in the interest Of Sunday
school work. The principal address
was made by Rev. E. B. Quick of !
Atlanta, a speaker of national reputa-
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abouts have made a cut Of oou+ -
per cent in thei rguano bill this year
mat is a step in the right direction
1t seemed as if the people had gone
eSohd the bounds of reason on the
fertilizer question. why sir, when 7
and Uncle Josh were boys, if man
bought ton Of guano everybody in
the settlement talked guano.
Mr.. Saml. Lewis died March 21st
at the nome of his son. Mr.. Sidney
Lewis, near here, and was buried the
following day in the cemetery at
florences Baptist church OF which he
was a member.
The dispatch-news. [volume] (Lexington, S.C.) 1919-2001, 1922-04-05
ARE YOU A HOME DECORATOR ?

Come to our store April TO- II or
18th and see the :: Devoe Interior
Decorating Demonstration given by
Miss Amelia Stanley, Devoe factory
expert. She will show you how with
little Mirrolac, a brush, and a few
hours of time, you can add more
beauty to your home than if you spent
several more hundred dollars in new
furniture: The demonstration will
be limited to the, above dates, April
lO, IL and 18th. Come and win the
$1,000 cash prize for the best sug-
gested color scheme for decorating the
Devoe model house with Devoe Mir
rolac. The contest blanks are at our
store. Any one can enter the con-
test. No restrictions. Prize award
ed the last day Of the demonstration.
You will find Miss Stanley to be q |
clever entertainer, who will gladly
show you free the art of home
decorating. We welcome you and
hope to see YOU at our store on one
or the demonstration days. Watch
our show windows and see our store
displays of Mirrolac. {
HARMON DRUG CO.,
The RExALL Store,
: 80 2. . 80. . =. : . ~ 1 = ( /
Lexington. s.. CD
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Tillman Sharpe and wife

Tillman Sharpe and wife.
Mr.. and Mrs. r. S. Sease and Mr.,
and Mrs. NIilas Sease Of Gilbert spent
Sunday afternoon with Mr.. F.. w.
Crout and family. carrying Archie
and Harold Crout back with them to
attend school there.
Mr.. w. NJ. Spires was an attend
ant of court last week as a juror.
Mr.. J. j. Jefcoat returned from a
visit to his son, D. W. Sharpe, at
Winnsboro Saturday.
Misses Lynn and Daisy Aaron, Miss
frankie Griffith and Mr.. Billie
Holmes of Columbia spent Sunday
with Mr.. J. A. Griffith and family.
Say, don't an attack Of the flu make
you a "weak-kneed feller"?