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"Kiw 12 THE ONTARIO AROUS. ONTARIO, OREGON, THURSDAY, DECEMBER 18, 1919. 4 t 1 i t i l-. m i News Notes From Fruitland JBench By Mrs. L. Rudolph Hollcnbcck. Carl MnKiiiison Married, I.ii8l Wednesday evening nt 7:30 In Unldwolt occurred tho mnrlngo of Mr Cnrl Mngnuson, koii of Mr. nnd Mrs. I). Mngnuson, of Frultlnnd, to MIsm Hondo Knndolpli, of Culdwoll. TIioko nltoudlng tho coroinony from hero woro MImou I.lnnlo Crogor nnd Altn ltngsdnlo nnd Mofwrs, Dollnrd Creger nnd Cnrmon nnd Clnudo Oliver. Mr. nnd Mr. Mngnnson, nftcrn vlnlt until the flrt of the year with relatives lioro will go to California. .Mr. Levi Sllnki'r IVsm's Awny. Tho many frlons of Mr. I.evl Sllnkor, of Pnyotto father of Mr. K. I. Hllnkor, MrH, H. II. Strnwn nnd Mrn.l A. Creger, of rnillland, will ho sorry to lonrn of IiIh death I'rldny night In Holy Hosnry hospital, On tario, after an operation and a week's Illness, lie wnH 77 yearn old nnd loft a IiohI of friends besides many rela tives to grlovo hecnuHo ho In gono, Mrs. Knto Shako lenvos Saturday of thin week for California for tho honeflt of her health. 8ho will vIhII with her koii, Homer. Miss Allco Hitrnott, taking train ing ut thu IIolsu St. I.uko'n hospital, Ih n guoKt nt hor mother's home thin week. Mr. A. Crimes lias returned from n visit to IiIh chlldron nt I.narnndo, Or wn. Mrs. Charles Coon and llttln koii nro on tholr way to tlielr homo hero nflor n visit with Mrit. Coon's father In Xobrnskn, Thoy aro nnowliounil (it I.nrnmlo, Wyoming. Mr. Thornton, of Wolnor, Is feeding 200 hond of eattlo on tho William Molchor place. Tho Christian Kndenvor of tho M. K. church held u monthly nodal mid hUBlnoBH, mooting at tho S. M. ThomnH homo Saturday ovenlng. MrK. Ira Hotelier linn gono to Col orado Springs, Colorado, to upend several wookH vlHltlng ho? mother uml other rolutlvcs. Mm. Kthel Yeats, formorly of Pay ette, now with St. I.uko'n hospital, ax nurso, Is n guest ut tho homo of Mr mid Mrs, !:. W. Mnilscii. ? 2.. Miss Mndgo Harris leaves Saturday for Cornelius, Oregon, to spend tho winter with her sister, Mrs. Karl Hobbs, nnd to nttond school. Miss Kllzaliatli Horg returned Mon day for n thrco weeks vncntlon from Willamette University, Salem, Ore gon. ,Mrs. Jack Snicrch of Dolco, Idaho, Is a guest of llorton Theho nnd Jnck Johnson families. Mr. Henry Ilenp, of Montana, Is the guest of liU aunt, Mrs. Margaret Heap. Mrs. A. Hockley linn returned to her homo nt Crane, Oregon, nftor visiting Mr. nnd Mrs. Tnckctt. Mr. and Mrs. diet Lackey were over from Ontario visiting Mrs, I.ackoy'8 mother, Mrs. A. II. MrCon noil, this week. Grandma lllngaman on Sunday wns i treated to a surprlso on hor soventy thlrd hlrthday when the lllhlo clans dropped In with n basket dinner, The Juniors or the Frultlnnd High land school enjoyed a sleigh rldo Fri day night when they wont to Now I'lyniouth and woro entertained nt tho home of tlielr toucher. Mr l'o. nrd Mason. Ernest Itocnfold or lllnckfoot, who In nt tho Solturheck home, entered tho High School Monday or this week. Mr. mid Mm. Tom Drown motorod to Welsor Monday to kco Mrs. Kings bury, who Is slowly recovering from pneumonia. Tho usual Individual Christmas programs nt tho churches will ho dis pensed with this year nnd n com munity Christmns program will be given next Sunday morning at tho High School nudltorlum nt 10;. TO. l'rof. Nclltfon will hnvo chargo of tho musical program by tho young poo plo of tho churches. Mr. and Mrs, 1, J. Hanson have re turned from an eastern visit. , t Mrs. I.ettlw Howe and throo chil dren or NobrnHkn hnvo arrived nt tho II. '.. Taylor homo. Mr. Ho wo Is on his way In n car and they expect to remnln hero for n year ut least, Do your shopping by tele phone. If you find it incon venient to come .down town, remember we nre still most admirably prepared to serve you. CALL NO. 4 An expert operator in sures your wants will be taken care of intelligently, courteously and with dispatch. BoyerBrosXk GREETINGS Let us make this an old fashioned CHRISTMAS LAST MINUTE NEEDS We have many small articles on hand that will make ideal gifts. We. mention a few: Silk Hose Bedroom Slippers Kid and Silk Gloves Silk Cravats Suspenders, Belts Silk Petticoats Silk Undorwear Handkerchiefs LET THE JOYOUS, UNSELFISH SPIRIT OF THIS HALLOWED PERIOD SPREAD BROADCAST AS A TOKEN OF OUR REVERENCE FOR PEACE. THIS CHRISTMAS OUR BOYS ARE HOME AGAIN. WE HAVE THEM IN OUR ARMS; THEY ARE AT OUR FIRESIDES. PROSPERITY AND PEACE 1 .WHAT A TIME FOR THE CHEERY WARMTH, THE WHOLESOME GAYETY, OF THE OLDER YULETIDE DAYS THE JOY OF GIVING, THE HAPPINESS OF HOME; THE CORDIALITY OF GREETING; THE ATMOSPHERE OF LIFE IN ITS EXUBERANCE AJND PLENTY. Let us Have a Christmas, Old-Fashioned and Merry NEW NECKWEAR Vou will make no mis take in selecting Neck wear. It is always an acceptable gift. We have a wonderful collection. SWEATERS ' And Wool Caps for Men Women, Boys and Girls. They are light weight, warm, snug fit ting, closely woven and in all colors fine for skating and parties. BLOUSES For every occasion. Sheer Voiles, Crepe Georgettes and Crepe de Chine. Lovely ver sions of what are being worn with suits and skirts. NEW SKIRTS They have just the right amount of jaunti ness about them to make them distinctive. They are smart in line, color and fabric. Fash ioned for now and early spring. If your Sale Bills are printed by The Argus they are sure to be read. Get busy 'i??Z4r'rr-T--!i?"-"ir'yA?Z - f ""-n&K'-t. - Alexander's Christmas Offerings of Practical Presents for Men SILK SOCKS aMako dandv Presents. Pure Lisle, colors. Silk, Fibers in plain and i and ancv 75C $1.00, $2.00 $18.75 The Best of All a nice warm Overcoat Belt, Waist Senm, Form Fit or Great Coat on sale $27.50 MUFFLERS Silk and Silk Knit in vari ous stripes and patterns. $2.00to$4.50 UNCLE SAM MUST BE TOLD WHOLE TRUTH Two Hundred Thirty-eight Kiiunier uKirx llomly to (lather liiiMmi Oregon (Viiniin Ihitn Iiifornui- llim (Jhfn N Confidential. Tho Fourteenth Doconnlnl Census, to which Prosldont Wilson has called tho attention of tho nation In IiIh proclamation, Is to ho the biggest, host and iiiobI completo comum of tho I'nltod States over taken, If tho plans of tho Cousus Uurcuu do not go awry. Supervisor of tho Consus, W, A. Torrnll, of Wasco, Oro., has announc ed that everything will noon ho In readiness to begin the canvassing campaign that during tho month of January, 1920, will cover ovory man sion, every cottage and every hut In tho Second District tho Individual Is lost ns soon as tho flllod-oul schedules nro rccolvod nt Washington. For upon reaching thoro the Information Is transferred from tho hIicoIh to cards. This Is dono by mnchlnory nnd iinmcs nro dis carded ontlroly, Morcovor, ovory person connected with tho taking of tho census Is prohibited by Foil oral law from divulging any Information given them In tho porformnnco of tholr duties. NKW cam: CAUSICS MM IMS OX .lUIHlK'H ceiixtkxaxci: Christmas has started to arrlvo In Ontario, especially at Jho City Hall. Tho ovldonco of this fact Is tho smllo that provados tho countonanco of Judge, und Hocordor Clay M. StOttrnii. Tho ronson for tho smile Is tho hand- no mo now silver mounted cano whlcji tho Judgo received from his daughter Mrs, Qladys Chllds of Now York City. Tho Judfto did not say wheather or not a "Do not opon until Chrlsmas" logond appeared on ho package, but If so It WttB of no account, for tlm Two hundred . jUdgo is proudly displaying tho now thlrty-olght enumerators will ho en-'Btck, jjowover ho Is not wearing It yet, but Is keeping It safo In tho big vault until Chrlsmas day when ho will blossom forth properly adorned.' $37.50 SHIRTS Pure Silk, Fibers, .Madras and Percales. $2.00 up to $17.50 NECKWEAR The most wonderful selection we have ever shown and they are masterpieces of the design ers' art. Knitted Silks, Full Flowing Ends, Straight Shapes and Bat Wings 75c $1.00 $1.50 $2.00 $2.50 NOVELTIES Brush Sets, Tie Racks Arm Bands and Suspender Sets SWEATERS Slip-overs, Jerseys, Ruff neck Coats. A wonderful variety of stripes and plain. $4.00 to $15.00 GLOVES Suede, Mocha, Kid or Calf For Dress Wear Lined Gauntlets & Wool Gloves, For Cold AVeathe.r BATH ROBES And SMOKING JACKETS In most any t'olor or design. The men like them, so of course, they are Good Presents. gagod In making tho count. ICvory porson will bo enumerated and tho names, ages, birthplaces and occupa tions or all will bo wit down and for warded to Washington, Many other questions concerning homo tonuro, citizenship, marital status, literacy, sox, color nnd raco nro contained In tho population schodulo which tho enumerator will fill out from tho anawors given thorn. Farm Qiiextlims Important, Farmors also will bo asked tho quostlons contained In tho ngrlcul- turo Bchedulo relating to their farms. Those quostlons covor farm tenuro, farm products, values of farm lands, buildings, Implements and Improve ments, Hold crops, garden products, farm exponsos, Ilvo-stock, poultry, bees, dairy products, Improved and unimproved land, farm drainage and Irrigation In fact, all phases of tho farming Industry aro covored. Quostlons as to telephones und oloctrlo light, gas and wator plautB aro also Includod In tho group of In quiries which fall under tho general heading of " farm facilities." tho purpose of the government In collect ing Information of this character be- Mr, nnd Mrs. E. J, Cnrrlllo, who spent tho past year In Malheur coun ty whllo Mr. Carrlllo was lii chargo of tho construction of tho Warm springs dam, left Saturday for Cali fornia. Thoy will return lioro In Jah- uary. . - Clint Plnnoy was takon III nguln ! this week and Is undor medical ntten- !,' tlon at tho Mooru hotol, He Is re ported somowhat bettor today. Mr. and Mrs. O. H. Curroy of Vale were registered at tho Mooro Monday night. Mrs. J. F. Miller and Miss Verdi Mlllor of Vale wero numbered among tho guests at tho Mooro Monday night. ALEXANDER ONE PRICE CLOTHIER wmtmmmmmmmmmmm , ONTARIO, OREGON Ing to show tho modern Improve- I ...1.11, a iimiuncu on inrms uuring me present uecaue. Information Confidential. Tho Information gathered In tho consus Is for general statistical pur poses. OnlV nn,l Sllnll lnfn.nl.llnn 'cannot lin nso,l no i,oi - .... - - . u i.tioio iui luxa tion. Nor can such information bo used to harm any person In any way. This Is pointed out In tho President's proclamation. As a matter of fact the Identity of F.I.esllo nody, secretary of tho Commercial club, Is receiving an average of 125 letters per day asking about Ontario. This Is positive nroof that It pays to advertlso, LOST Dunch of keys, between Fraser's corner and postofflcc. Finder please leave at Argus of fice. Reward. 186-6-lt LOST niack curly dog, water span iel and shepherd; has while breast. also white on end of tall and toes. Left homo December 9 or 10. neas onablo reward for return or Infor mation leading to he return. A M. Qrover, Ontario, Oregon, gen oral dellvory. Adv. 185-6-lt