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ONI ARIO ARGUS
PUBIiiHHKO KVKKY THURSDAY
Entered in the postnflloe at Ontario,
Oretron, for tranpuiixiiioa through the
mails an Reoond-olaiw matter.
M. E. BAIN,
Editor and Proprietor
PUNS MUCH IMPROVEMENT
Continued from page 1.
the prefeienoe. I'lmi will be aaked
from all the architects and when a
plan in aoleoted all bide will he asked
for on that plan alone, with an under
standing that the city will employ a
man to superintend the work, other
tbao the arehltfct.
There are several new residence
being constructed now aud tbe lam
tier dealer report that they haTa
numerous bills to figure no an that
II psrts ot tbe oity will make sub
stantial gains.
The first street work will be four
blocks of 14 foot cement walks on
Oregon street, then there are m wiv
places n.t connected, in some in
stances missing in front of one lut,
In others half or full block and these
will all be connected up.
If tbe people will report any street.
lamps not burning it will help tbe
lighting system and he appreciated.
Tbe old plan of sprinkling tbe
streets Is not satisfactory and Mr.
Kraser is looking up the matter of
using crude oil.
Altogether the prosneets for Ontario
this year are certainly very bright
and when tbe railroad improvements
are started it will add much to tbe
development.
8. H. Kraisler, ot Mid vale, is visit
ing with Mr. Richardson this week.
Miss. Catherine Knesner nrrived
Thursday evening from Rook Springs,
Wyoming, to mnke her home with her
brother. Mr. Kaesner.
The neighbors of Mr. and Mrs. K.
A. nli.iimNt.rnin gave them a surprise
last Monday when tbey dropped in to
help them celebrate tbetr twentieth
wedding anniversary.
Fred Canady, of M on telle. Nevada,
is visiting with bis aunt and onole,
Mr. and Mrs. A. Urlmee.
The carnival given by the Kruit
land school last Saturday evening was
decided success. Tbe proceeds
amounted to over 150, whiob will be
given as a payment on tbe high school
piano.
Anyone having young oslves for
sale, phone 1513. Frultland.
For Hale One pinto horse, 9 years
old. Oall ... Bill Bontrop. at Alex
ander's atore for Information.
HAND ITEMS
D. P. Donnvao Is now In the valley.
He has speot fhe winter mouths in
California.
B. K. In. n t. 1. 1 bis store of genoial
merchandise to C. II. Sargent last
week. Mr. Fltob will go esst In a few
days to sell apples.
H. Q. Shank has rented bis barber
shop and will drive one of the school
wagons id mi of the term in plsoi
of Finuk I'm heal who Intends to work
on bis ranch.
Ous Davis bought a hunch of cattle
last week iu Weetfall. Oregon.
Ben Wheldou aod daughter Alice,
made a trip to Boise Monday to have
ber eyes examined by aspeclalat
Tbe Baraoa aud 1'hilathea Buoday
school olasses of tbe Baptist oburob
enjoysd a good time Friday evening
wben tbey met at Mr. Shaw's. About
twenty atteuded.
Col. James Baruard. of Letha,
transacted business In Frultlsod
Mouday.
B. K. Tusslng iittt.ii. I.-. i tbe North
western fruit association last Thurs
day aud Friday in Boise.
Mrs O. C. Stout Is making prepsra
tions to open a millinery store in the
building that was used as the Fruit
land Tidings priutiug office.
J. O. Borltcufleld made a business
trip to Boise Friday.
Notice of Bond Election
Public notice Is hereby given that
pursuant to Ordinance No. 218. of tbe
City of Ontario in the State of Ore
gon, and requisite action of tbe com
mon council of said city, that a spe
cial bond election Is hereby called to
be held at Connril rooms In tbe City
of Ontario. Oregon, on Friday, tbe
2 lit day of March. A. I).. 1013, be
tween tbe boars of 9 o'clock it m.
and 5 o'clock p m. for tbe purpose
or submitting to all persons over the
sge of twenty-one years, who are not
aliens, and are residents of the State
ot Oregon, and wbo have resided
within the corporate limit of tho
City of Ontario for at least fix months
next preceding ssid election, and has
property therein on which be or she
psya a bona fide tax exoluslvs of rosd
and poll tax. and net otherwise, tbe
following questions for tbslr adoption
or rejection, to wit:
FIRST QUKBTION:
"Shall the oommon council of the
City lit on tun., in tbe State of Oregon,
be authorized and empowered to Issue
ths negotiable bonds of said city In
the aggregate amount of 18,500, to
hear date April 1st, 1913. to provide
tor tbe construction of a City llsllY"
SECOND QUESTION;
"Shall tbe oommon council of the
City of Ontario in tbe Slate of Oreirou,
be authorized and empowered to Issue
the negotiable bonds of said city lo
the aggregate amount of 8.r00, to
bear date April 1st, 1913. to provide
for the construction of a drsln snd
trunk rewer vt in wllhlu the said
cltyf"
Tbs polls for tbe rooeptloo of be I lot
oast upon said question will upon
said day aod date, and at tbe place
aforesaid, be opened at tbe hour of 9
o'clock a. in . and remain open uutll
the hour of 5 o'olook p m. exoept
for one hour between 12 o'clock, noon
and one o'clock p. m. , wben tbey
will he closed.
The vote at said election shall be
by ballot aud tbe ballots shall be
supplied to the voters for tbelr use
at said election end shall bs as sub
stautlally set forth iu ordlnauce No.
218.
By order of the common council aud
uuder and pursusnt to Ordinance No.
218. passed by the oommon oouucil
and approved by the Mayor uu the
6th day of Marob. A. D.. 1913.
Harry B. Urauel.
Recorder of ths City of Outarlo.
Orsgon.
(SEAL)
Moore Livery 4 Grain Co.
Baled Hay, Seed, Mill Stuff,
Grain
Finest Livery Turnouts in City
Come in and give us a chance.
Phone 95
W. H. Fiser A . E. Chapman
Wing Chong Laundry
New man in charge who thor
oughly understands the business.
Washing & Ironing
West of 1st National Bank and Telephone Office.
Seguine Auto Co.
Ontario, Oregon
Auto Supplies
We have the larest stock between
Boise and Portland
E.M.F. Rear Axels $4.00. Oakland Rear Axles $4.40
All Buick Parts Carried
Auto Repairs
We have a complete shop for repair
ing and rebuilding autos
Livery
We have cars for hire at
reasonble rates
We are the agents for the Buick Car
When a better car is made we will handle it.
st National Bank
Of Ontario, Oregon
Capital, Surplus and Profits $125.00000
Known For Its Strength
With tuple resources for all legiti
mate Demands. Owned, controlled
and managed by local men, who
have had years of active banking
experience. This bank stands for
the development and advancement
of Ontario and the surrounding
country.
We offer every accommodation and
service in keeping with safe
Banking and solicit your business.
"A Good Bank in a Good Country"
A. L. COCKRUM, President; T. TURNBULL, Vice President;
C. E. KENYON, Cashier, H. B. COCKRUM, Ass't. Cashier
C. W. PLATT, Ass't. Cashier
A Money Saver
Is What the People Call Farley's Furniture Sale
This is a forced sale to raise money
and prices have been made so low that you
can save money by buying now. Be sure
and see the stock and prices.
In the New Store Room
J. 11 Farley Furniture Co.
SAVING TIME kv TELEPHONE
Vg in tv-?
Means Not Only
Time But Money
Do you ever consider how long it takes to travel the
distance from your house to the Doctor and Merchant
and what timeyou save by Telephoning? If your
time is worth anything you cannot afford to be
without a Telephone.
Malheur Home Telephone Co.
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Easter Shoe and Oxford
Styles
We are showing the new things in footwear,
Button Oxfords in Suede, Calf and Tans are
prettiest. Novelty Styles in Pumps and Sandals
SEE OUR NEW LINE OF .
Children's
and Misses Shoes
In the New Cub Toe
Made by a factory that devotes all its effort in
making Good Shoes for Gilrs.
We FIT Your
Utz & Dunn Shoes
for Women
RADER'S
Ontario, Oregon
Beacon Shoes
for Men
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