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About The Ontario Argus. (Ontario, Or.) 1???-1947 | View Entire Issue (May 25, 1922)
K , Atttltft r p. (Nteia v 3 T VOL. XXVI HECTIC PRIMARY ENDS IN MANY CLOSE VOTES Olcott Dcfcntcs Hnll of Ku KIux Fame by 037 Picrco Wins Democratic Nomination Crnndnll DcfcAtcs Gnl- inghcr by 25 Votes Commission Recalled. L.' . Oregon's most hectic primary election ended last Friday, but it was not until yesterday that the rosults in some of the contests notably that of republican nomina tion, for governor that the results were certain. In this race Governor Olcott won over Charles Hall the Ku Klux candidate by 627. Governor Olcott carries 24 counties whilo Hall carried 12. This fight and that between C. M. Crandall and 'P. J. Gallagher, for representative from this district at tracted the most interest in this section. The final count showing that Mr. Crandall won by 25 votes. A survey of the voje for this office showed sevoral significant facts and plainly pointed to a combination against the Ontario candidate. At Nyssa a bitter campaign was waged against him and the entire city of Ontario was charged with being guilty of securing the print ing of a map by the tourist bureau which left out the John Day High way between Nyssa and Ontario. This blunder on the part of some one at Salem or Portland was carried to Ontario and was" used against Mr. Gallagher as evidenced by the vote there which was 51 to 3 in favor of Mr. Crandall. This was the only fight in the county and since the vote was very light Interest did , not mount until It became evident that on the out come of the vote in this county and Harney, perhaps, the decision in the gubernatorial fight would be de termined. Governor Olcott carried Malheur county by 246 votes, more than half of his plurality, many of those who originally were "for other candidates swinging to him when they realized that he was the only one man who could dofeat Hall. So far as this county was concerned the vote did not show any Klan strength for ex cept tho 20 he got at Vale and the 9 secured In the second precinct here he manifested no strength, his total vote in the county being by 66. Nick Slnnot secured a comfortable margin over J. H. Gwlnn of Pendle ton for the congressional nomination and Ralph B. Williams won the place of republican national com mitteeman over Fithian by a large margin. Like other sections of the state Malheur county voters approved of tho recall of the Public Service com missioners, Williams and Buchtel and voted for McCoy and JCerrlgan. Since the outcome of the demo- -'rjjotlc primaries was a practically tfcregono "conclusion Interest was not high and did not serve to attract the proportionate party strength; yet in the third precinct of Ontario there were practically as many democratic voters as republican. Walter Pierce of Union county was nominated for governor over UMirUweather. Will R. King ot,On- tarlo Is again National committee man for the party, and James A. Lackey who had no opposition is the Candidate for representative. Judge Dalton Biggs again Is a candidate for the bench for tho ninth district. The feature of the election waa tho apathy "of the voters. In pro portion to its. normal vote Ontario got out less than halt the number "secured at Vale or Nyssa. SERVICES HELD HERE FOR MRS. E. E. BREWER OF COUNCIL The funeral services of Mrs. E. H. Brewer of Council, Idaho who died, at the Holy Rosary Hospital hero. Monday, May 22 nd, were held Tuesday from the McDowell Chapel, Rev. Blom officiating and Inter ment was made in the Ontario cemetery. Mrs. Drewer was brought to Ontario about 10 days ago for medical treatment, and everything . possible was dono to save her life. She la survived by her husband and two children, aged two months and idk seven years of Council, and her -i -father, mother four brothers and two sisters of Lacconner, Washing ton. Mr. andy Mrs. Brewer are residents ot two years standing In Council, f4 4 ROMANCE STARTED IN WALKS RESULTS IN MARRIAGE HERE Another chapter of a ro- mance which began several years ago In Wales, was en- acted in Ontario last week, when tho young woman in the .case, Miss Elizabeth Hughes, arrived in Ontario, coming direct from Wales, to become the bride of Tommy Evans of Crane, Oregon. Miss Hughes Is a sister of Jake Hughes of Crane and Mrs. Hughes ac- companied Mr. Evans to On- tarlo Friday to meet his bride. On Monday the young couple went over to Boise where they were married. Mr. Evans is a rancher of the Crane section, having arrived in this "county several years ago from Wales. The young couple will make their homo In Ontario. BASEBALL BATTLE OF Eastsldc Gnmmlcs to Battle Wcst- sldo Spavins Memorial Dn' Many Freak Bets Made on Outcome Both Sides Primed for Contest Captain Dave Powers assisted by Lieutenant Cliff Boyer and Sergeant Walter Homan are having an awful time lining up his hasbeen talent for tho battle with the Westslde never-was,ers headed by Colonel Toggery Bill and "Judge" Ed Fraser, assisted by Corporal Reese Jenkins further aided and abetted by Private John Lakness. If the truth were known the latter too, have been having their troubles, only their problem Is different. Whilo Pat GGallagher1 and Larue Blackaby and Ralph Swagler, BUI Turner and Andy Robinson have been oft their gamebadly this week and are causing lots ot worry on Cliff Boyer's part; the Toggery,' Fraser Lakness combination have so 'much talent that they don't know whom to'select for the heavy roles. Al Quast ot tho Hasbeens has bet Irving Troxoll of tho Never-Wasers that he will not shave for three months If the Eastslders lose. Dave will role a peanut from his ware house to Nyssa, maybe, If his team gets licked and Frank Ryan says It will, so Dave has a Job coming up. Harry Peterson Is so sure his team can 'clean up that he Is willing to back his Judgment against Clar ence Crouters on any kind of a prop osition and they may get together, while Oscar Graham and Harry Cockrum have an argument to settle. These are but some- of the proposi tions offered. Tho game will start at 2:30 Tues day afternoon and will continue until the end. The money secured for ticket sale will go to the city and tourist park fund, and these tickets will be sold by arrangements made through a committee consist ing of Ray Jones, John Lakness and Larue Blackaby." Judge Wood may umpire, It his life insuranco company will waive the risk. If not A. F. Boyer will be named, while Overton Castleman and Otto Luehrs will carry pop for the Gummies, assisted by Poc Bartlett, while Doc Weese and Doc Fortner will admls lster to the ills of the Spavins, Verg Staples will grease the plate tor the Gummies while BenJones roots for the Spavins. In the evening a dance will be held for tho benefit of the Ontario baseball club. Also the losers ot the afternoon gamo will buy a dlnnor at the next meeting ot the Com nierical club for the winners. READEN GIRLS WIN HIGH PUCES IN ORGANIZATIONS Former Ontario Girls Show Diver . . slty of Talent Honored -by Sororities and aro Numbered Among Cooks Who Won Praise Edna Readen Junior In home economics, and a former resident ot Ontario, was recently initiated into Omlcron Nu national honorary home economics organization. Er- ina Readon, senior in home eco nomics, is already a member ot that organisation. Both Edna and Erma Readen went to Portland when the Oregon Agricultural collego girls served at the Multnomah hotel last week, winning great praise for the college. Edna Readon has been assistant. editor ot the 1923 Beaver tho col lege year book. ' She has also been elected president of the V. M. C. A. for the coming year. J THE ONTARIO ABGUS, ONTARIO, OKEQOk, THURSDAY MAY ETON Li TO ONTARIO TEAM Teams Ploy to Very Uiicnthusinstic Croml Shifts Mndd n Ontario Line-Up Which Shows Material Strength Spectators of last Sunday's base ball gamo between Ontario and Huntington, witnessed a decisive victory for tho locals ,by a score of 6 to 2. The came was not nn overly exciting one, due to the tight playing of both team's infields, to which can be given credit for a period of three scoreless Innings. Both teams, however, were able to hit the ball but found It difficult to slough it any great distance or to drive It through the Infield players. Tho reason for this, in part, was duo to the shifting of somo of Ontario's players, for Chap man was sent to second to take Blackaby's place who went to left field; Lyells went to short stop, and Casldoy went jn to pitch. Ontario was first to score, as the result of Chapman's walk and Husted's two base hit which drove Chapman to third, followed by Lackey's sacrifice, drjvlng Chapman tightened and threo outs were made in rapid succession and Hunting ton camo to bat and tied the score, but in the. next two Innings Ontario ran in four scores nnd one more In tho seventh, making the score 6 to 1; Huntington's final score came In the ninth, making the final score 6 to 2 in Ontario's favor. A feature of the gamo was Black aby's pretty catch of a fly in the fourth and two more in sixth, for which he made long spectacular runs. Guernsey also caused one to fall In the well when Smith knocked a high one to center field. Sunday" Ontario will play Nyssa here and a closely contested game is expected, for on the result of that gamo depends the league leadership. It Ontario wins the locals will be tied with Nyssa for the top of the heap. PEOPLE OBJECT TO SLUR HANDEDJHALE PAPER Declare Only People in Entire As semblage AVho Appeared Even to Have Had Liquor Camo From County Scat J. E. Hamstreet, in behalf of the entertainment committee of the Brogan Blossom Festival associa tion, came to Ontario Monday to see local people on business and while here called on tho Argus to make the following statement; anent an editorial slur cast upon the Blos som Festival In a recent issue of the Vale Enterprise which said: "It was a success until the wee small hours of the morning Bro gan hasn't a Sunday Blue law." "This statement coming from the Enterprise, is entirely unjustified," Bald Mr .HamBtreet. "Tho commit tee took every precaution to guard tho good name of the community and no violation of tho law was per mitted so far as the committee could prevent. However, the. only persons ot tho hundreds present who gave an appearance of having Imbibed liquor so far as we know and we were there all afternoon and evening, came fcom the county seat. st that it ill befits the Vale paper to cast slurs at Brogan. Tho, Bro gan people as hosts tried their best to give tho people of the county a real welcome and an enjoyable time. That some may have brot liquor with them may be true, but that was their doing and hot that of the committee of the people ot Bro gan. "We can not too strongly con demn this action on tho part ot tho Vale paper and we desire to make this statement In the Interest of fair play to our community." TRAFFIC COPS CHECK UP ON ONTARIO VIOIiATORS Several Ontario citizens hustled around and made arrangements to get up to date auto licenses, sddod mirrors to trucks, had the tail lights on their cars repaired and otherwise brought themselves within the law this week, for Jay Salzman and his assistants from the motor .vehicle department ot tho secretary ot state's office were in town giving the city a general cleaning up. No ser ious Infraction ot the law was found, but many minor regulations were found ignored.. A few small fines were assessed ,but most of the vlo- lAlnffl warn dfsmliwAH with umrnlnv to do better next time. GARAGE DEAL IS COMPLETED THIS WEEK Bon Jones Formerly of Juntura Pur cases Buildings and Business of Carter Gorago Plans Im provements By far tho largest business deal involving an Ontario business con cern and business property reported In sevEl years was that consum mated Wednesday of this week when Ben Jones, formerly of Juntura, but moro recently a resident of this city. purchased the business and property oi mo uarter Garage from C. C. Carter. Tho deal Is said to have involved almost $30,000, though the oxact figures were not announced. While Mr. Jones, who is a son of William Jones of Ontario and Juntura, has been engaged in the stock business near Juntura for years, he likewise has been inter ested in Ontario for many years so Is not a stranger here, and of course is widely known over the entire county. In tho deal goes the brick and concrete buildings which cover three lots facing the east on Oregon street as well as the wooden structure which faces Richardson street. Also all the garage equip ment and the agency for the Buick car for Malheur county. This week Mr. Jones haB complet ed the furnishing of a well appoint ed woman's rest room and is plan ing further Improvements to make the institution one ot the largest automobile establishments In South eastern Oregon, also one of the most completely equipped for the care of the motor trade. He has decided to change the name of the business to the Oregon Trail Garage. For tho present Mr. and , Mrs. Jones will occupy the appartments on the second floor of the building. Mr. Carter, the founder of the business and. who has so long been Identified with Ontario Business, has not deflnately determined what he will do, but will continue to reside here. JOHN A. KEI.NEDY OF BROGAN BURIED HERE Prominent Leader of Many Activities In Willow RIVor Valley Dies Following Operation Ser vices Largely At tended. Funeral services were hold Sunday afternoon at the church of 'the Blessed Sacrament tor John A. Kennedy,. of Brogan who died at the Holy Rosary Hospital Friday morn ing following an operation perform ed two weeks ago. The passing of John Kennedy marked the end ot a business career which made an Impress on Malheur county. He was one of the most active and. Influential men in that section, a leader In every movement for its upbuilding. During the war he was chairman of the Red Cross of that section as well as chairman ot the Liberty. Loan drives. He gave without stint ot his time and his ability to make each" drive a success. So energetic and purposeful was he that the Brogan district had a record second to none in the entire county for making Its every quota. The popularity and the worth ot the man was attested to by the presence hero Sunday of practically every resident of the Willow Creek valley where he was best known, as well as many from other portions of tho county. Rev. Fr. O'Connor preached the sermon dellvoring a fitting eulogy ot the departed. Mr. Kennedy is survived by his wife and three small children, two girls and a boy, the latter but a few months old. He Is also survived by his mother, a brother and a Bister, who came here last week to be with him. LITTLE GIRL BADLY HURT WHILE PRACTICING FOR FETE While standing in line with her classmates on the High School lawn last Thursday afternoon, waiting to start practicing tor tne way uay Fete, little Carrie Louise Aiken was struck on the left eye ball by a piece ot glass thrown by somo one ot a number ot little boys who also were waiting to practice after the girls finished. The little girl's Injuries were found by Dr. Fortner to bo very serious and It Is believed that she will lose partially the sight of the Injured member. At first it was thought that the other eye might be affected but no evidence ot that has developed since she Is making rapid progress toward recovery. 25, 1922. TRANSCONTINENTIAL HIKERS REACH ONTARIO GOING FINE Mr. and Mrs. Eugont Gobrecht of Lancaster, Penn. came Into Ontario Thursday of last week. They are .walking from Pennsylvania to Port land on a bet and their iournev must bo completed before July lBt. They have already walked 3000 miles Blnco February 27th. Two other couples who entered the race aro a little ahead of Mr. and Mrs. Gobrecht. Under the rules of the contest they cannot pay for or other wise engage "transportation, but are pormitted to accept invitations to ride ns they are given by motorists. They carry a pack of about 80 lbs. nnd average 30 miles per day on paved roads. When they reached Ontario they, were going strong and seemed to he enjoying tho novel stunt. FITTING PROGRAM TO MARK MEMORIAL DAY Legion Committee Completes . . raiigementa .for '-Excrclses-Judgo Biggs to be Orator of Da' Stores of City Will Bo qosed All Day Ar The Memorial Day program which has been prepared by the American Legion, with the assist ance of varous other organizations In the city, has been arranged as iollews: At 9:45 ail those enter ing the parade will assemble at the corner of Idaho and Oregon Streets. The Memorial Cemmittee: is: Clinton Trow, officer of the day; Elmer Leavltt, commander in charge; Wllmer Boyer, in charge of nring squad; Kay Boyer, sergeant at arms; Alfred Holland, bugler; Henry Casiday, chaplan; Clinton Pinney, color bearer? Ray Bailey and Earl Bull, color guards. The par ado will be lead'by the R. O. T. C. Band. A program will be given at the City park at 10 o'clock, with Judge Dalton Biggs the speaker ot the day, with services at the ceme tery at 11 o'clock, cars going direct from the park. The SDace from the Ontario Pharmacy south on Oregon street, will b75 reserved for the parking of cars, and cars will be fur ntshed byeach organization taking part. At 12 o'clock a banquet for the Old Soldiers, their wives and the members ot the Relief Corps will be held at the Wilson Hotel. In the af ternoon a baseball game between the East and West side of Oregon St. will be played at the Fair grounds. Anyone wishing to donate floral offerings may leave same at the On tario Furniture Co. Monday after noon. Any offering will be appre ciated by the committee. Jn keep ing with the spirit ot the day all business houses In Ontario will be closed all day. There will also be a Union Serice in the Baptist church on Sunday morning, Rev. Blom making the Memorial address. MUSIC PUPILS IN RECITAL The last recital of the season giv en by Mrs. W. H. Harrison's pupils was held last Thursday, May 18, at the home of Mrs. Dalton Biggs. The program was opened with a brief paper on 'The Ethics ot Singing," by Mrs. Harrison and was followed by a delightful musical treat, those taking part 'being: Misses Etta Mc Crelght, Winifred Knowlton, -Gladys Franklin, Mrs. Harrison, Miss Ros- lna Clement, Hugh Allen, Mrs. Pet erson, Richard Adam. Mrs. Allen, Mrs. Cox, Miss Roso Krossein, Albert Christiansen, Mrs. A. Robinson, Herschel Browne, Mrs. Blom, Mrs. A. Christiansen, Mrs. W. W. Wood. Miss Mamie Stewart, Mrs. Graham and Mrs. Fortner. Mrs. Harrison left for Boise tho latter part of last week, from where she will go to her home In Illinois, but will probably return to Ontario next fall, it Bhe does not follow her present plan of going to England for tho winter. CEMETERY IMPROVEMENT -ASSOCIATION IS NEEDED Those Interested in Such an Organi- zatlon Urged to Enroll Im provements Being Made Now With Limited Funds, Every person interested in im proving and beautifying the ceme tary is requested to call on W. H. Doollttlo, at tho City Hall and Join this organization. Officers can then be elected and plans made to carry on the work ot Improving and beautifying the grounds. At present the City has two men working there getting things In readiness for Decoration Day, but very little money with which to do this work. To continue it and keep the cemetery in proper shape will require the assistance ot the people of this community. Every person who has a friend or relative burled there should belong to this association. All those who have the welfare of the community at heart should Join. By cooperat ing together we can make the cemetery a place of beauty, a source ot pride to our community and a fit place for our loved ones. NO. 25 SCHOOL YEAR COMES TO END ON FRIDAY Dr. William G. Hale, Denn of University Law School Is Co"1- luonccment Orator May Day Fete and Class Ex erclscs Hel. With the receipt of their diplomas by tho 42 members of tho record breaking graduating class of the Ontario High School tomorrow ovening the school year of 1921-22 comes to an ond. AH week the festivities ot com mencement have been in progress. awning suuuay evening with the baccalaureate service at the school auditorium the week has been a busy one. Monday ovening tho High School band gavo a concert on the lawn, Tuesday ovening the medal contest for speakers was held and Wednesday ntternoon the May Day Fete entertained hundreds. The parado In the afternoon was a pretty turn-out and was enjoyed as was the program. Wednesday evening the Senior class had its class exercises which were largely attended and toaay the annual exhibition drill of the R. O. T. C. took place. Dr. Halo to Speak. Friday evoning at the commence ment exercise's Dr. William G. Hale, dean of the college of law at tho state university will be the1 speaker, tho subject of his address being; "One Hundred por Cent American ism." Dr. Hale Is one of the legal authorities of the state, an orator of ability and Ontario is Indeed fortunate In having an opportunity of hearing this distinguished educat or and lawyer. The commencement program will be followed by a banquet of the alumni association at which tho graduates will be enrolled. The commencement program will bo ns follews: Overaturo by the erchestra: Invocaton, Rev. D. D. Reese. . Valedictory, Hugh Biggs. Vocal olo, Richard Adam. Address, Dr. William G. Hale. Chorus, High School Glee Clubs. Presentation of Class, Superin tendent McDonald. Presentation of Diplomas, W. W. Wood, Chairman of Board. Announcement of Hontfrs and the Awarding of Oregon Conference Scholarship, Principal S. M. Boucher. Benodiction. MOONSHINE MAKER CANNOT GET OUT OF HABIT; IN AGAIN Marshal H. C. Farmer and Deputy Sheriff Charles Glenn arrested Fred F. Williams who lives on the hill near the cemetary Saturday after noon, and found several quarts of mash and part of the fixtures ot a still. This is tho second tlmo Mr. Williams has been arrested on this charge, the first being In February, when a complete bpozo mill was found in his home. Judge Stearns gave him 30 'days and a fine of $250.00. JORDAN VALLEY BUCKET BRIGADE HAS BUSY SESSION Last Monday morning through the efforts of a bucket brigade the town of Jordan Valley was probably saved from being entirely demolish ed by fire. A livery stable belong ing to Jerome Long caught fire and was entirely destroyed, but due to the efforts of tho men and boys who formed a fire line, tho flames were kept from spreading. It is thought the firo was caused by a lighted The loss Is estimated at $5000 Tho lass Is estimated at $5000, partly covered by insuranco. MUSIC CLUB OFFICERS FOR 1023 ELECTED AT LUNCHEON Last Saturday afternoon, May 20 at the home of Mrs. W.&W. Wood, tho Music Club entertained with a luncheon. After tho luncheon- was served little Paul Weese entered with a cart filled with gifts for Mrs. W. II. Harrison, Miss Helen Dun stone and Mrs. S. P. Dorman, given them In appreciation of their help In the recital given by the Music Club May 16th. The officers for next year wore elected as follews: Mrs. F, J. Clemo, president; Miss Loulso Wood, vice president; Miss Luolla Callln, secretary; and Miss Roslna Clement, treasurer. - . FLYERS VISIT CITY FOR DAY TO LET ONTARIANS SOAR Ontario was given a chance this week to secure a few thrills when Hugh and Lee Barker of Gooding Idaho arrived Tuesday aftejrnoon with an aeroplane. The trip was made from Gooding in 1 hour and 45 minutes. They remained in On tario during the day taking up passengers and on Wednesday went to Payette, The Barkers who were in tho Air Spjprlco during the war expect to establish a Aeronautic School n Boise this tall. "2