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About The Ontario Argus. (Ontario, Or.) 1???-1947 | View Entire Issue (May 20, 1915)
. FIGHT ',rr"-r THE ONTARIO AROUS. THURSDAY, MAY 26, 1915. EIGHTH ORADE NOTES. The state examination for eighth grade applicants wns held on Thurs day and Friday of laRt week by Mr. Clemo. Thorn wore a number of pupils whose daily work exempted them from the state test in some of the branches. The returns have not yet come in from the county seat but 34 pupils are hoping that they wore successful. The highest daily average In arith metic during this year was made by Thel Lampkin and Gladys Field. Av erage 99 plus. In history in the A class was made by Gladys Plaid and Thel Lampkin. 98. And in tlM B class the highest averages wore made by Helen ('aid well, 97, and Futile Biff I I The highest daily average in grammar were made by Gladys Field and Hay Wintoroad, whose averages Were 99 plus. The best composition work was done by Angeline Shriner. Those who stood highest in civil government were Gladys Udick and Angeline Shriner with averages of 99. The highest average made by any class in school, while taking Mr. Bailey's monthly tests in spelling was made by the eighth grade 99.9 per cent. Mr. li.'nli taught agriculture and nearly every one was exempted in this study. The pupils each planted a garden in order to receive these ex emptions. The last agricultural per iod were spent in visiting the various gardens and making reports. The pupils who were perfect in at tendance for the year were: Amy Canficld, Mamie Stewart, Thel Fajup kin, Minnie Hailey, Cora Render, Hay Winteroud, Helen Caldwell and Violet Campbell. The grades now have a piano which will prove a great benefit to the musi cal development in the school. Now we've left the dear old eighth grade, And our teacher's Griffin and i'latt. They managed to see that we never played; Oh I the work they kept us at. If they work us in the high school Like they managed to work us here We'll all be living skeletons k Before the end of next year. . The eighth grade pupils are de Voting their time this week preparing a little program to In- given Thurs day morning to which they have in vited the grades of the upper floor, after which they will take their lunch out to the fuir grounds where they will join in a track meet against tin two seventh grades. MISS JANE ADAMS Miss Jan Adams, who presided OVSr the International Woman! Peace Congress held at The Hsgus. WASHINGTON BANK ACCUSES OFFICIALS (S p.-r i it I to The Argus.) The Story of Julius Caesar (Continued From Page 1) I'ompey tuid Crassus. Caesar then gives his daughter, Julia, by his firtt wife Cornelia, in marriage to i'ompey and turns his restless ambition to greater fields. News that he will set out with an expeditionary force into western Eu rope brings a strong protest from the Cauls. One day a la-autiful Druidcss visits Caesar und attempts to end his life, thwarted only by the ever watch -I ful, loving eye of Calpurnia. Not in the least daunted, Caesar pushes his campaign into Gaul with char acteristic vigor, sweeps to destnirtion the formidable tribes headed by Ver eingetorix in a series of the most bril liant battles i r. iinlrd in history, and returns triumphant to Koine. This wonderful production can te seen at the Dreamland Wednesday, May ''. it is a photo drama classic, featuring Anthony .Vovelli in the role of Caesur. In six parts. Washington. -Secretary McAdno, of the treasury, and John Skelton Wil liams, coutroller of the currency, were marie defendants In prueeeilliiKS begun In the District of Coluiuljla supreme court by tho itlgas National Malik, of Washington. DC. which alleges that these officials have combined and con spired to wreek that Institution. Temporary and permanent Injunc (Ions to halt the alleged conspiracy and to prevent the controller from making what the hunk charges are uu lawful demands for apeclul reports, are souaht from the court Tin' hank's bill of complaint covers 86 typewritten puses and contains 37 specific allegations deslKiied to show that the controller has adopted untie- tin I and leselly ipiestloliahle tactics In dealliiK with the Institution. It re cites that evidence of un unusual de sire for Information concerning the bank was shown by Mr Williams shortly after he assumed the office of controller more than a sear ago, and baa continued over since Miss Bents Cohkk of Weiser was the guest of bar ouin, Mrs. Edward Fifer, last Sunday. Elmer Orcutl of Weiser spent Sun day with bit relatives in this city. W. E. Fees went to Thunder City Tuesday He experts to return Thuis-day. AT DUKAMLAN1) Wilton Lockaye In the "Pit" will be shown at Dreamland theatre Sat urdiy evening, May 22. This is Wil ton I.ackuyrV greatest stage triumph and he is supported bj Gall Kane ami Milton Sills. NEW TAX RULING HASJEEN MADE (Special to The Argus. ) Salem -County courts hate no au thority to order alterations mude In assessments alter the county equali sation hoards have flulsheil their work. accordion to an announcement by the state tax commission. The ruling was made In connection with un answer to a letter or the tax collector or nuaer count), who said that the . , unity court had lasued uu order lor huu to make an alteration In an assessment, und he declined to do It The com mission held that It a taxpayer were dlsaatlafled w Ilk an assessment he should appear before the board of equalisation, and if not satisfied with its finding, could appeul to the circuit court. Demand on Zapata Repeated to Villa. Washington Demands hj the Inlt ed States government upon liclicral Salasar, the Zapata commander In Mexico City, for the punishment of soldiers who murdered John II. Mc Munus, an American ritueu. and the payment of adequate compensation to Mi Munus' la mil) were repeated to ili i.ei.il ill. i Fine All Leather Hand Hags, latest stvlc. Jl..it values, our price onls lit, this week. Other goods at correnpond ine low prices. Hill's Pharmacy. VPsaj jr-y .. ctrrawi WW, fl - 'a. .. 'J w ?Jt Btt ' tt lifealirfc r' ' '' U l.r Jm Kt Vk m- ..-h.-'t V lnW. ''BH tfwfiHa1 3KZjS " Jr Vi ..efllS.V'A t '-.e' UAfciTSii amMr Wr $& nPi jrtr3;'0 Jfcsvl iar- aHtWIL iW, jmF fjf 1 ' . iy Your Choice of Our Entire Spring and Summer Stock Mens and Young Mens Suits C I 7 0 C The Highest Grade of Hand I 7 0 PI J) I t .0 J Tailored Suits we carry $ OJ $20.00, $25.00 and $30.00 ones at the one price for your choice. Every suit in the house included. No preparations, no changes, just pick your suit, if it sold for $20.00 or is worth $30.00, for $17.85 85c. For The $1.25 Kind 50 Dos. Eclipse Shirts received during the last week, are on sale at Kfi'. and $1.15. Starched or soft cuffs $1.15 For The $1.50 and $1.75 Kind ALEXANDER one rim i: ( lotiuer Ontario, ore. No Deviations From Ordinary. Careful Fittings, Free Alterations and Pressing as Usual. MINISTER VON JAG0W fl Br k 'sH 1 erf r ' m aSvjsS avfl Gottlieb Von Jagow, German For sign Minister, who received the Amarl esn note regsrdlng ths Lusltsnla. Deeds and Patents Filed. Frank L Staton ct ux to Robert J. Museh, SW M SE, 29-ar-ri8, Feb ruary 26, 1915. $500. U. S. A. to Cornelius Shea, SE1 NW', N' SWU, SW. SW'., 1:1-28-46. February 28, 1885. U. S. A. to Joseph i;:ini" . N V N'.ii, S'-4 NW, N4 SVV'i, 2-27-:l!; Apr. 14, 1015. Kli.a V. LonR et vir to Alex I,oe head, lot 16, block 25, Onturio, May 4, 1015, $225. Dell Cemetery Association to JanieH MeKinney, lot 115, blork 1, section 15-16-4:1. May :, 1015, $10. W. A. I-esh et ux to W. I. Patch, NK'. NE'-i.Iie-15-46. April 20, 1015, $1800. Northern Pacific Ry. Co. to Thomas J. Huff, NKV. NW'i, 25-28-44. No vember 28, lilt, $400. Stephen Carver et ux to Win. Mc Master Meets and bounds in 8-18-47, May 4, 1015, $6750. C. C. Smith et ux to R. K. Conley, NH NWW NVVV4, 20-19-47. March 8, 1915, $10. Anna M. Johnson et vir to Allurt Hitmen, lot 4, block 12, Nyssa, May 5, 1915, $10. Ontario Land & Townsite Co. to C. P. Chamberlain, N NE SW NWM, 9-18-47, May 5, 1915, $1250. Complaints in Circuit Court Filed I tiii 1 1 1 -. Week. J. W. Craff vs. J. lioydell et ux, recovery on note, $454.50, May 5. I nil C. Silberhorn vs, O.-W. R. A N. Co., damuircs, $.1000, May 8. J - -. 1 1 - J. Aker, trustee, vs, Irene D. Payne et al, suit to set aside convey ance, May 8. M.wi i.i;-. Lirenaea I n.-.I DurinK the Week. Wesley Hurp and Murble Howard, May 6, 1915. Truman Cornforth and Ida Maud Wilson, May 8. ROITI.EVARD ITEMS. Mrs. V. V. Hirkox nnd children, Misses Emma and Theodosin Wells anil Miss Jean Conklin visitrd Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Willinm Wells near Payette. Misses Edna and Erma Von Readen visited Friday afternoon at the On tario high school. Milo Wright of Ontario spent Sat urday and Sunday with his frien.l, Fred Hutler, on the Boulevard. Mrs. E. B. Conklin made a business trip to Vale Saturday. Mr. Smith and family have re turned from a year's stay in Arkansas to the B. II. Wood ranch on the Boulo vard. Miss Helen Wells of Dead Ox Flat is spending the week visiting friends on the Boulevard. Mrs. Ben Rose and Mrs. V. V. Hfckox took tea Thursday nfternoon at Mrs. Robert Shranklin's. The Boulevard (Grangers are plan ning their annual ice cream social to be given the evening of May " at tin Orange hall. It is hoped the weather will be more appropriate this year than last. Every body is invited and a good crowd is expected. A very good sermon was preached last Sunday by Rev. P. E. Baker of Ontaiio to a crowd of 125 people at the Boulevard Orange hall. Next Sunday Rev. Keonig will speak at the Orange hall at .'l:.')0 p. m. Many enjoyed a most pleasant time at (irange last Saturda evening. Mr. Howard, county agriculturist, gave a short but interesting talk which was much enjoyed by all those interested in agriculture. Several couples from the Boulevard enjoyed a pleasant evening at the dance in Ontario Monday evening. The first few crates of strawber ries have been picked the last week and soon, it is expected, there will be many. I LIVE SOCIETY NEWS I & BJ Tho Argus Is alwaya pleased to roeelvo advance notices of so- elety events that have not been printed; also newa of those that have taken place. Tho latter should be iu the ofllce not later than Wcdricaday noon. Mrs. Murray Morton was a very pleasing hostess to the 1. M. C. 'In.' at her home May 11. The aftcrnon i was taken up with needlework and a dainty and delicious luncheon wu.i served. Those present besides the regular members were Mrs. Dud" Rutherford, Mrs. Mullory and Mr . l.ee Finer. The next meeting ol til.) club will be held at the home of Mr:. A. H. McGregor, May 25. Mrs. Lou Morgan was the guest of honor at a surprise party held at the home of Mrs. R. S. Rutherford Fri day afternoon by the "Good Will" club. Mr.-. R. E. Rutherford ami Mi Murray Morton asuinled Mrs. .Rul!i- erford in entertaining. After a pleas ant afternoon the party concluded very happily with the serving of re freshments. Those who were present were: Mrs. Farley, Mrs. Long, Mr-. Morgan, Mm. Draper, Mrs. Defoe,. Mrs. Johnson, Mrs. Welch, Mrs. Clem ent, Mrs. Davy Rutherford, Mr.s. George Long, Mrs. Ora Campbell, Mi ,. Morton and Miss la-sle Biglow. Mrs. Morgan left Saturday evening for Portland where she will make her fu ture home. A special business meeting of the 11 I" T IT ...III I... U..I.I ... .1... I . viii. 1..I..I... " "'" " "r ai mini" Washington. - Representative, of of Mr8' D- E- Bker ,,ext Tussaay uft OfjMMl nudum Villa have formally "noon. T"e "Peuce Program," which apoluKued to the I'nited States for the jwtts postponed this week, will be given murder by Zapatistas recently of John a at me- H McMauua, an American of Chicago. Priests Held by Mexicans Relesssd. Washington Vicar General I'ar cedes and priests, taken from Mexico City by Oeneral Obregon when he evacuated the capital recently, have arrivod at Vera Crus, state depart iiu-ni dispatches say. and Oeneral Car rauza has ordered their release. HIGH SCHOOL PLAY PLEASES MANY The high school play presented uy the Seniors at the Dreamland theatre Tuesday evening was attended by a i large and apprecitutive audience. Each Mid every member of the caste are to be congratulated oa the way tie play was presented as well as Miss Clark who instructed them. The following was i ne caste: Philip Rqipn Robert Brown I FOR RENT 5-room bungalow, bath, sewer connection, cement sidewalk. Call Mrs. Ora Campbell o Reuln Company. 20-tf. Miss Stella DuClos, having secured the Aker residence south of the hi li school, will open a private boardjn house June first. Six or eight per sons who desire a home would do well to communicate with Miss DuClos, either by mail or phone 34-R. 20-tf. Mrs. J. J. Nevins, Mrs. Bert Hixori. 'Mrs. Aldrich and Mrs. Bone all of I Weiser, were Ontario visitors Thurs day. Crull Orcutl er for the firm of Benson Benson Earl Griffin Jenkins, Miss I. nke's brother , Ernest Grimse Rebecca Luke, I maiden lady Alva Arnold k.itherine Rogers, her neice Crystal West Marian Bryant. Katherine's friend l.ucile Worth Patty, Miss Luke's maid Grayce Sage Glimpses of the Class of '15, Past, Future and Present Maurice Millikin, Nelle Poole. Class Song and Poem, Palmer Trow and Wm. Fitzgerald r r.