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Phillips County herald., 1923-05-31
MIRAGE-DElpH|Ah
CLUB BANQUET ITS
MEMBERS ROYALTY
MiRAGE.DELPHIAN BANQUET
HELD LAST FRIDAY

The Mirage-Delphian club held It's
annual banquet at the beautiful and
spacious home of Mr.. and Mrs Charlie
P. Peterson, Friday night of last week.
Covers were laid for thirty-four mem
bers and guests, the largest number
ever present at such an event. When
the screens across the entrance to
the dining room were removed, the
guests were afforded glimpse into.
fairyland of twinkling lights, bril-
liantly colored butterflies and spring
flowers. The three large tables were
placed in the form of triangle which
corresponded with triangle of gay
streamers over head. Large baskets
of lilacs formed the centerpiece for
each table with tall bud vases Of
tulips at the ends. Variegated
candles in tall crystal holders and
tiny candles on the dainty nut cups
lighted each table. The guests found
their places by means of unique place
cards of hand-painted butterflies.
An elaborate five course dinner
was served in which the butterfly and
triangle motif prevailed. Mrs. A.
Scheunemannn, as toastmistress, gave
the address of welcome, to which
Prof. Ralph Robb responded in behalf
Of the husbands. Between courses,
Mrs. Robb gave piano solo. r. l..
Johnson responded to the toast ON
The Club Woman" and Mrs. Paul
Reimer to the toast on what Del
phian Means to Me-" The toasts were
interspirsed with original verses OF
song by A. G. Scott and F.. Z. Brol-
liar. The remainder Of the evening
was spent at progressive cards. and
the guests departed at late hour.
voting the banquet q decided success.
The following were present:
Mr.. and Mrs. A. Scheunemann, Mr..
and Mrs. Ralph Robb. Mr., and Mrs.
Paul Relmer. Mr.. and Mrs. Harold
Lane, Mr.. and Mrs. Forrest Tilton.
Mr.. and Mrs. G.. B. Weir. Mr.. and
Mrs. H l.. Willis. Mr.. and Mrs A. g.
Scott, Mr. and Mrs F.. f, Brolliar Mr..
and Mrs. G. A. Mowry. Mr.. and Mrs.
r. L. Johnson, Mr.. and Mrs. Charlie
p. Peterson, Mr.. and Mrs. Il. II. sath.
erland. Mrs. W. +. correli. Mrs. VIII
der. Miss Myrtle Bible. Miss Gala
Henline. Miss Helen Kinney. Miss
Ella Williamson, Mr.. Clias Reimer,
and Mr. o. II. Holland. - .
Phillips County herald., 1923-05-31
swAsTikA CLUB

Mrs. W Il. Heginbotham's home
was the scene of another festive oc-
easIoa, Wednesday afternoon. when
she entertplned the members OF the
s~astlka club at her home. There
were three members absent. but tho
members present enjoyed the after
noon With needlework Of various kind
and In social conversation.
The house was artlstically decorated
with the National aud State flags In
honor OF Memorial Day The table
was also decorated with flags aud tho
conterpieoe was large bowl OF beau
tiful red. white and blue flowers. A
dainty two course luncheon was ser.
we'd n Ave o'clock.
Phillips County herald., 1923-05-31
METHODIST CHURCH NOTES

Ths Friendly Church. We know
you will enjoy worship with US, come
and test our welcome.
Church school meets at 10 o'clock.
We were pleased to see the great In
terest taken in Sunday School. We
have classes for all. and competent
teachers to interest you. Come and
try out just one hour spent IN the
study of Gods word. s
Junior church at II o'clock. Mrs.
II. Lingo will. lead the children in
their devotional hour Parents are
Urged to send the little ones TO this
service.
Morning worship at II o'clock, The
pastor will sneak on the theme '.Why
this Waste OF Ointment?" Special
music by the choir. We aim to give
all attendants at the morning service
such spiritual food as will make US
hungry to hear the Gospel. Come
Sunday morning.
Epworth League will meet at Z
o'clock. All young people should at
tend. Bring someone with you to the
service.
Evening worship at s o'clock. The
subject will be. Spiritual Dwarft." !"
We expect to have our orchestra with
us again ut the Sunday evening SER
vice. This service is proving very
popular as II is attested BY the large
attendance. Help swell the number
Prayer Meeting service Wednesday
evening at 8 o'clock. YoI will never
regret the time spent In the prayer
meeting. Why so many church mem.
bers absent themselves from the ser.
vice. must puzzle the heart OF God
A good soldier is faithful in the dis.
charge OF all duties. In the great
warfare OF God against the forces OF
evil. lot us ask ourselves the question
are we faithful7"
T. B. Tyre. Pastor.
Phillips County herald., 1923-05-31
; p. E. o. CLUB


Mrs, Adah Coleman was hostess at
her home Tuesday evening to the
members of the p. E. o. club. Re-
sponse to the roll call were quotations
from current events. which was held
after the general business meeting.
Mrs. r. l.. Johnson gave for her
part OF the program. chapter from
the Expansion OF the American
People" Mrs. Robb gave Mental
Training. Heredity and Environment.
and Mrs. Nettie Holland gave n read
ing entitled "The Brown Thrush"
An unusually pleasant evening was
enjoyed by all in attendance. and
dainty refreshments, were served b.
the hostess late In the evening.
Phillips County herald., 1923-05-31
GIVES sHeAxeAsT

Mr. and Mrs. F. f. Brolliar were
hosts-at their home last Sunday morn
ing ut an Informal breakfast. Their
guests were Messrs. and Mesdames
Ralph Robb and A. G. Scott. and Miss
Helen Kinney and Charles Reimer.
In the afternoon all went to the river
near Jniesburg. where a plenic dinner
was spread. Everything went fine
with the picnic crowd until they got
started home and the hard rain came.
Prof. says something Is always taking
the Joy out OF life,
Phillips County herald., 1923-05-31
Thirty Years Ago
ooings Of Our TownspeopIe - Told
In the Columns Of the State
Herald Of Times Asone

w. d. Kelsey attended the District
Court at Julesburg this week.
7. J. Mcdonald left Holyoke yester-
day for Canon City. where he goes
TO take a position as prison guard.
Mac viii be missed in Holyoke, but
We shall expect TO see him on the
streets OF Holyoke again occasionally
as he has become so attached to the
place that he cannot stay away very
long ut time.
Land buyers have been coming into
Holyoke at lively rate this week and
our real estate agents have been do.
Ing n rushing business.
A little son was born to Mr.. and
Mrs. George shulcr. Friday, May Is.
and died Monday. the 22nd. The
funeral services were conducted by
Rev. Collett at the residence and tho
remains inferred In the Hoiyoke CEN.
etey.
Tho democrats Interested In the So.
lection OF postmaster TO succeed
George shuler when Grover orders u
change. have decided 10 settle the
question OF their choice by vote
and have named Saturday. May 9th.
between the hours of and y. m, as
the time for taking this vote. We
understand that there are four candi.
dates In the field for the position and
Il Il thought that by party vote tho
Wish OF the majority OF the party can
be so plainly expressed that Il cannot
be mistaken by the powers that be.
This Is 70 DO strictly democratic
election aud We are informed that no
republicans or populists need apply
for the privilege Of voting This vote
may actle the choice OF tho party for
postmaster but II Grover stands by
the rule which be has laid down. that
the present incumbents shall serve
out their timo the successful oandi.
date may grow very weary waiting
for the change. There viii be demo.
cratic music lr the air all the came TO-
morrow.
Phillips County herald., 1923-05-31
BAPTIST CHURCH NOTES

Kindly remember that we have the
usual services next Sunday. The
Sunday School meets at 10 a. m. The
morning worship at II o'clock. The
pastor is home and will be in the pull
pit. The young people have their
service at z p. m, and the evening
gospel service at o'clock.
The church is standing for every
thing that is good in the community.
All are welcome. Come and bring
your friends.
Frank e. Gray, Pastor. =
Phillips County herald., 1923-05-31
MEMORIAL DAY AND
DECORATION DAY
DULY OBSERVED
MEMORIAL SERVICES HELD
LAST SUNDAY

Union Memorial services in honor
of the Civil War, Spanish-American,
and World War veterans were held
at the Court House last Sunday at
II o'clock. The auditorium was de-
corated with flags, bunting and flow.
ers. Only two Civil War veterans,
Willis Olmstead and w. D. Kelsey
were present and we regret to say
that only half dozen World War
veterans were present.
The M. Il. church choir gave several
selections of appropriate music for
the occasion. Rev. Lodwig read the
scripture and Rev. Tyre preached a
most interesting sermon. Last year
a few more old soldiers were present
but the past year has seen the pass
ing of some of them and with deep
regret we see the constant thinning
of the ranks. Mr.. Tyre spoke feel.
ingly of the great sacrifice and work
Of the veterans. who, by their lives
and work have made this great coun.
try the best place to live on this
great globe. All honor to the soldiers
living and those who have passed on
Phillips County herald., 1923-05-31
EASTERN STAR ENrERTAiNs

The Eastern Star gives farewell
social at their lodge rooms this eve
ming in honor Of several members
who are leaving. A pleasant social
time has been planned and dainty re-
freshments will be served by the COM
mittee appointed.
The guests of honor will be Mr.. and
Mrs. Harry Foster who are leaving
soon for Denver, Miss Myrtle Bible
and Mrs. Paul Renck, who are leaving
for California soon, and Mrs. S. T.
Thompson.
Phillips County herald., 1923-05-31
SUNDAY SCHOOL CLASSES
HOLD PARTIES

Mrs. o. NJ. Gillis entertained her
class of beginners of the Baptist Sun
day. School last Saturday afternoon
at the church from 2:30 to 4:S0. The
little guests were served ice cream
and waters at their little tables which
were decorated with beautiful bo-
qaets of lilacs. Besides the refresh
ments. games were played on the
church lawn. Mrs. George Hegin-
botham assisted Mrs. Gillis.
Mrs. p. S. Struble took her class
of Primary Boys of the Baptist church
to the Frenchman, west Of town, on
Saturday afternoon for picnic. They
played games and waded in the water
to their hearts content. They roast
ed weenies and had other good eats
that go to make real for sure vicente
roast.
The boys class of the Baptist church
of which Hubert Clark is teacher.
were entertained Saturday. night at
the parsonage. A very pleasant eve
ming was enjoyed by all the boys.
They played various games and were
treated to all the ice cream and cake
they could possibly take care Of late
In the evening.
Phillips County herald., 1923-05-31
COUNTY UNION FEDERATION
MEETS SATURDAY, JUNE 9th

The next regular meeting OF the
County Union Federation. will meet
at the Court House in Holyoke. Sat.
nrIay June 9th. 1928, at o'clock.
The business Of the meeting Is OF
very great importance for the future
success OF the Federation. These
meeting have been quite a success
and have proved to be of much Inter
est to the members. Don't fail TO at
tend this, our next meeting. which
viii be one OF the most interesting
since the Organization. Remember
ths date. June 0. at ono o'clock sharp.
at Tho Court House in Holyoke.
Committee.
Phillips County herald., 1923-05-31
BUSINESS CHANGE

A deal was made the latter part of
last week, whereby the Garland Auto
Company became the owners of the
repair and service station, which was
formerly owned and operated by Fred
Keslar. Mr.. Keslar informs US that
his time from now on will be devoted
to the Delco-Light, Of which he is the
sole agent in this territory. which
comprises all of Phillips and Sedg,
wick counties.
Phillips County herald., 1923-05-31
LOCK sAoy DEAD

Lorlne Lock. little eight months old
daughter OF Mr.. and Mra Albert Lock.
died at their homo last Monday night
following a short illness. Although
she had never been strong, she was
alck only four days Funeral services
were held at the family residence In
tho east part OF tosn Wednesday
afternoon at two o'clock. Rev. =, y.
Gray Of the Baptist church officiating.
The American Legion quartet furniah-
ed appropriate music for the service.
Burial was made IN the iolyoke Gem
etery
Phillips County herald., 1923-05-31
HoLYoKE WINS OVER
AMHERST TEAM SUNDAY

The local ball team. v6astheir arst
victory Of the season on the home
diamond last Sunday afternoon. from
Amherst. the score being s to Z.
Sunday before last, Amherst beat
the locals on the Amherst diamond by
6 to 1 score. and Holyoke evidently
wanted to even up the games.
Holyoke has good base ball mater.
ial, and II they would practice little.
now and then, would be able to hold
their own with any OF the teams In
this section OF the conntc21
Phillips County herald., 1923-05-31

NJ v. GaliIsar. caretal.cr Of the
Court Hopsc and grounds, has been
busy the past week at odd times In
removing the drlftsd sand and dirt
from the northwest corner OF the
square and replacing tho sod. This
dirt has been drifting In from the
street for several years and made
this corner unsiehtly to everybody
visiting the county building Mr..
calllgar has graded II OF level with
the yard and Ia replacing the sod.
witch adds greatly TO the appearance
OF the square.
Phillips County herald., 1923-05-31

The annual Decoration Day services
were held at the court house last
Wednesday morning under the aus
pices Of the American Legion and
the G. A. r. About thirty of the Le-
gion boys and several OF the veterans
of 81. met at the Legion club room
and marched with the band to the
court house auditorium which filled
rapidly. In the absence OF Comman-
der o. l.. Wikof. Adjutant E. w.
Lindberg, took charge of the program
making q few Introductory remarks.
After q short prayer by Henry Gas.
sert. the Post Chaplain. the audience
sang America" Following the Get.
tssburg Address, given by Robert
Peter, Commander Kelsey of the G.
A. R., delivered n short address of
welcome In which he spoke Of the
days OF 81 and the great debt which
our nation 6wes to the veterans who
bore the blue. He also introduced
the speaker Of the morning. Rev.
Robert Davies OF Atwood. who took
for the text OF his address. the Bible
verse. What Hast Thou to do With
Peace?" In talk that went straigh.
TO the hearts OF his audience he EN-.
nhasized the fact that there can be
no real peace without sacrifice and
that throughout the ages. the really
permanent and worthwhile advances
~ Christian civilization have been
made by those who were not afraid
TO sacrifice.
Rev. Davies Is an Englishman. whc
has been In America for the pas, two
years and saw five years OF fighting
in the English army during the World
War. He spoke very highly OF the
service that the United States rem.
dered England and France In the
struggle against the German military
machine.
The Legion quartet. composed OF
Miller Gassert. Scott aud Brolllar
sang beautiful selection appropriate
TO Decoration Day. After the aud.
ience sang the star Spangled Ban.
ner" Rev Tyre OF the NJ. l.. church
pronounced the benedlctlon. The q.
a. II. and Legion members passed out
hrst and cars were procured TO take
them out to the cemetery whore the
services were closed by salute fired
Ia honor OF those who have passed be-
yond. and the decoration OF the sol.
uier graves. A large number OF
people drove out 10 the cemetery.
The weather was ideal In spite OF
The rain that foil the night before and
The streets of IIolyoke were well de.
corated with flags and bunting The
business houses closed from ten until
t@elvc'thlrty o'clock. mos, OF which
remained closed throughout tho day.
During the afternoon hne patriotic
concert was given by the Holyokc
band on the Court House lawn. And.
lakon altogether. iIolyoke observed
very 6ttingly this great national holt
day which Ia coming to moan more
ana more to the hearts OF the great
Au'erIean public.
Phillips County herald., 1923-05-31
LIBRARY MEETsNe
FRIDAY EVENING

On account of the rain. the Library
meeting was postponed until tomor-
row. tFriday) evening. All who a.e
interested in establishing q library
are urged to attend this meeting, also
thcse net interested II you attend
-.nis .,. meeting you may become inter.
ested. Everybody invited.
Phillips County herald., 1923-05-31

Mrr. Gust JohnS5n let Wcdle-iay
afternoon by way Of juicsburg. for
Sioux city Iowa, where abs viii
visit durlng the pummer with her
daughter. Mrs. w. X. Hayes and Mr..
lIayea, Mrs George +. Garland ac.
oompaniod her 40 far as Omaha. at
which place sho will visit for a short
tlmc,
Phillips County herald., 1923-05-31
SWAT rAE FLY.

The early fly is the one to swat.
he oomes before the weather's hot
lie sits around and files his lcga,
And lays about n milien eggs.
Walt Mason.
Phillips County herald., 1923-05-31
DISTRICT COURT IN SESSION
THIS WEEK

The District Court convened again
Monday for the purpose of finishing
up the docket for the. May term. hav-
ing number OF civil cases left over
from the first OF the month. 1t is
thought that this week will finish up
with the docket.
Phillips County herald., 1923-05-31
Twenty Years Ago
interesting News Items cuIIed From
Files OF The state Herald Of
Score Years Ago

A fine boy arrived at the home OF
Mr.. and Mrs. Grant Elliott on Wed.
nesday. May 18th.
Misses Alta and Halle and Master
George Kelsey left Holyoke wednes.
day on a trip to Iowa They will visit
ut Henderson and Coon Rapids and
will return about July LIST.
A. T. Guthrie. formerly of Holyoke
but now of Newton. Iowa. came out
TO this county last week with car OF
cattle and will spend couple OF
weeks looking after his interests He
thinks Iowa a great state but would
prefer living In Colorado.
Olln Holland returned yesterday
from Shenandoah. Iowa. where he has
been taking n course OF study In the
Normal College.
The home OF Mr. and Mrs. S. w.
Beggs was frightened and blessed by
the birth OF ten pound son Sunday.
One hundred and sixty feet and
! WdttT ~ hbFf ~ s''
record Hans johnson made in drilling
well for j. II. Olson last week. Hans
knows how to delye deep into the
earth for water aud always succeeds
IN making wells with an unlimited
supply OF thlrst-quenchlng liquid
The nigk School entertainment
given at the Baptist church last Fri.
day evening was well attended. The
pupils Of tho High School gave tho
trial scene from the Merchant Of Ven
Ice. Tho east of characters were
portla Josephine Richards
Nafissa ............H Hilma Bontson
Dixie ..4..t.,,.,.,a George Johnson
Antonio ....n,nTh Thomas iIargreayes
ehylocie .....,....ntloy Sutherland
Bns8ani0 .......,...4.,fre Fielder
Gratiano ......,.,....iohn Arcnn
The exercises arc great benefit to
The pupils and were alao much enjoy
cd by tho patrons OF the school
Phillips County herald., 1923-05-31
CHURCH OF CHRIST


Bible School .....,.........i0 10 n. m.
.Chas. uphouse. Surt.
Communion and sermon....11 a. m.
junior =. II. ..s.''..''.'.'.',,3 y. m.
Senior G. y. m.
Preaching Service ..........S D. m.
Special music at all services. and
special instrumental selections are
now a regular feature at thu opening
OF the Bible school.
The Chlldren's Day program viii be
rendered Juns 10th. instead OF next
Sunday, and those exercises win be
held instead OF tho regular church ser.
vice beginning at II o'clock.
Come to Bible School, bring your
friends. You aro cordially invited TO
all the services
W, l.. Lodwig. Pastor.
Phillips County herald., 1923-05-31

IIer face may b. her fortune, but
The wise young man won't permit her
10 ueo II TO dig gold out of his pocket
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1914-1938, 1923-09-27
FAIR PREMIUMS
Grand Prizes

District Exhibit, first, Kennewick
Valley, second, Finley; Individual
Fruit exhibit, Fred Mills; Individual
Farm exhibit, j. F. Perry; best indi-
yidual exhibit Fruit or Farm, Fred
Mills.
Apples
Best single tier box, first, John
Smith, second, j. A. Mclean. Plate
Jonathans, first, H. w. Brown; second
John Kinds; Winesaps, first, R. H.
Briggs; second, John Smith; Winter
Banana, first, A. E. Halliday; second.
G. G. Campbell; Hyslop crabs, first.
DIR. w. A. Wright; second Mrs. Bied-
erweiden; Wealthy, first, DR.. Wright:
Rome Beauty, first, DR.. Wright; sec
ond, Mrs. M. A. Mitchell; Ark Black
first, R. H. Briggs; second DR..
Wright; 20-oz. Pippin, first, Mrs. M.
A. Mitchell; second DIR. Wright; Wolf
River, first, VIM. Engles; Fall Pippin.
first, R. H. Holcombe; Winter Per-
main, first, John Smith; Spitz, first,
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John Tiede of Idaho, was in town
the last of the week looking after
interests here.
Mr.. and Mrs. Weir and children
were visitors at the Pendleton Round
Up over the week end.
Mr.. and Mrs. Krause and daugh-
tiers left Sunday for their home in
Spokane after few days visit at the
home of Mr.. and Mrs. E. T. Cush-
man.
Rev. and Mrs. Calender and Mrs.
Carpenter of Kennewick were visitors
at the home of Mr.. and Mrs. H. c.
Graft the last of the week.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Cochran and
Mr.. and Mrs. Montague and SON re-
turned the first of the week after
spending several days at the Yakima
fair.
Mr.. and Mrs. Anon and family
with Miss Edna Ashby were visitors
at the home of w. Ashby on Friday
on their way to the Pendltno Round
Up.
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1914-1938, 1923-09-27
Premium Awards at
The Kennewick Fair

l. A. Tweedt; Newton, first John
Smith; second, r. H. Holcombe; Bell
flower, first, Mrs. j. B. Slaugenhaupt;
second, Mrs. M. A. Mitchell; Delicious
first, John Smith; second, w. T.
Elliott.
Pears
D'Anjou, first, John Smith; second
Mrs. Slaugenhaupt; Bartlett, first
John Smith; second, Fred Mills; Jer-
sey, first, John Smith; second Fred
Mills; King Earl, first, F. A. Rouse;
Neills, first, John Smith; second R.
II. Holcombe; Sickle, first, Fred Mills
Plums and Prunes
Hungarian, first, John Smith; Egg
first, Fred Mills; Silver, first, C. G.
Campbell; Green Gage, first, Mrs
Siaugenhaupt; Blue Damson, first, R,
Il. Holcombe; Italian, first, John
Smith; second, E. w. Dammerier;
bradshaw, first, L. A. Tweedt; second
j. A. Mclean.
Nuts
Best plate, Fred Mills, first and
second
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FINLEY NEWS NOTES
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Mrs. C. G. Hitchcock, who had a
severe attack of appendicitis, was
taken to the Pasco hospital for treat
ment Friday. She is improving rap
idly and will soon be able to be brot
home.
Mr.. Rice has moved his band of
turkeys to the Jesse Reed place where
he is corn fattening them for mar
ket.
Mrs. j. B. Buchanan, who has been
very sick for the past ten days is
recovering slowly and is able to
be up again.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Cochran spent
last week at the Pendleton Round Up
and report fine time.
Mr.. and Mrs. Tewalt and A. Roach
were among the Pendleton visitors
Saturday.
Mrs. H. johnson supplied in the
primary department Friday in Mrs.
Louis Bush's place, as she accom-
panied her sister, Mrs. Hitchcock to
Pasco.
Sibyl Fraser was absent from her
school on account of illness one day
last week.
Will Stops is to be commended
on the able manner in which he ham
dies the Juvenile Grange at Finley.
o. Coan made a business trip to
Kahlotus Sunday. He was accom-
panied by d. Hurst.
E. E. Angel has sold his place of
business to Cecil Richards who has
taken possession. Mrs. Richards is
supplying in the post office until
Mrs. Angels successor is appointed.
A. Beavers made business trip to
Walla Walla last week to secure fur
niture for his hall.
Theodore Buchanan is having some
carpenter work done on his house.
1t is being done by Mr.. Brown and
his helpers.
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HOVER NEWS

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j. C. Penny returned to his work
here Saturday. Mr.. Oxley, who had
been substituting for him, left that
day for Goldendale.
Mr.. and Mrs. H. A. Hover were
visitors in town Monday. 1t has
been some time since they visited here
and they noted many changes.
Mr.. and Mrs. Clutter and family
returned to their home here Saturday
after several weeks visit with rela-
tives in Oregon.