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About The Ontario Argus. (Ontario, Or.) 1???-1947 | View Entire Issue (March 5, 1914)
Ontario Pharmacy Eastman Kodaks Rexall Remedies 1 LOCAL NEWS LOCAL NEWS 1 I III If it is a rake, hoe or irrigat ing shovel you can get it at Mc BratneyHardware store. E. M. Brown, leader of the Ontario orchestra, went to New Meadows Tuesday to play for the New Meadows dancing club. Mrs. A. L Sproul returned home from Portland last Friday where she visited friends for a couple of weeks. All kinds of bicycle supplies at McBratney Hardware store. C. M. Sterns made a business trip to Boise Monday. Uuth Test was down from Boise over Sunday. She is at tending school there. Fairbanks engines and scales for sale by NcBratney Hardware company. Fred Piatt, the Parma mer chant, was here Sunday visiting with relatives. There will be no preaching service either morning or even ing in the United Presbyterian church, on account of the union temperance meetings. Sunday school at 10 a. ui. Thos. Turnbull was here over Sunday. He says stock of all kinds has wintered well so far mi'l if no bail storms come there will be little loss. Music lessons given bv K. M. Brown, Boston Conservatory grnduate. Call or phone Moore hotel. Prof. French, of the Agricultu ral college, was here Monday. He stated that no selection had been made for the farm udviser and would not be until he found some one that he considered perfectly suited to the pliuc. There is much for a new man to do and he should be selected with care. A. S. Fields, of Jamieson, was a business visitor in Ontario this week. He states the pros pects ure for a big crop in his locality. The snow is very deep in the mountains and he thinks the Willow River Land cfe Irri gation company will not attempt to store water over the old' claimants as they have in pre vious years. A. S. Howland, deputy water commissioner, is expected on the grounds in a few days and tho old timers have great confidenco in him They believe he will enforce the law to the letter and that is what is wanted. Tell your neighbors about our big club offer. They surely would like to get the Argus and four magazines, all one year, for only $1.18. Kditor Gallagher, of tho Jun tura Times, was here Saturday to attend the funeral of Mr. Macpherson. J. T. Sul lens was down from Juntura last week looking up his friends. He says everything at Juntura is goiug right along. There is plenty of snow and a big grass crop is assured on the range. A. Mi Williams ha- many friends who will bo pleased to learn that he is again in charge of the Ontario Feed & Livery stable, where he bus plenty of stall and corral room and is supplied with riding and driving stock and tirst class rins. Berr Wood was here from Juntura thib wiek looking' at'iei business. I. V. Bhtrp and many others were here this .k fl im Jordan Valley threshing out h horse case. . A few guns left at McBrat- LOCAL NEWS ney's Hardware store go for a If you will subscribe to the bargain. Argus for one year we will send j MU(J CofoU wll(, WU8 the triln you four monthly magazines for ner ut the j,eU(0ll millin1 only 18 cents extra. I t wa8 culed t0 i-ui,.tt0 this en- A larflre crowd attended the week and Mrs. Lutson has dance last Saturday evening at gaged Miss Hester, of Denver the Moore hall, given by the newly organized Ontario orches tra, with E. M. Brown, leader, and will be repeated every Satur day evening. Another Christmas will be duo beforoyou realize the fact. Why not look ahead and pre pare for the season by selecting some pieces from our stamped goods for embroidery work. Cash Variety Store. O. Q, iil-iii, who has been making a tour of tho coast cities has been in San Diego this week. He will be home next week. Andy Maneuian was over from the bench Tuesday and stated that those who shipped through the new Fruit associa tion a're more than pleased with the price paid for their fruit and the way the business was handled. There is no substitute for Royal Baking Pow der for making the best cake, biscuit and pastry Royal is Ab solutely Pure and the only baking powder made from Royal grape cream of tartar A sou was born to Mr. and Mrs. Ed Ingraham March 4. Born February '2S( to Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Doolittle, a daughter. A son was born to Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Moody Sunday. Louis Hurtle is prepared to sharpen your shears for ten cents and guarantees satisfac tion. The last of the equipment for the elevator being installed in the Moore hotel has arrived and is being placed this week. We are not satisfied to have you come in and simply ask "have you so and so." Of courso we are pleased that you show interest by visiting our store and will supply your wants if we can, but what we earnestly desire is, that, while here, you make a trip the full length of our room. You are very sure to see something needed which would he forgotten if not brought to your attention. Cash Variety Store. Philip Pfoiffcr, of Westfall, died February ''.", from an attack of pneumonia at ('nine Creek, Idaho. Mr. Pfcift'er was born in (iermauy 42 years ago, bin', spent the greater part of his life in Malheur county where his loss will bo felt keenly by his numerous friends. A wife and two daughters, aged 4 and l, survive Mr. Pfeiffea. Miss Net tie Hillinan, who is a sister of Mrs. Pfeiffer, attended the funeral at Westfall. J. H. Blackaby attended the meeting of the Payette Lake club at. Heine on Monday, when they held their annual han(iiet He was accompanied by his sis ter, Miss Smith. Mrs. Lulu Loveland Shepard, wlio is known as tin- temper ance Cyclone, will speak in the Methodist church Sunday morn ing ami at the opera house in the afternoon at li o'clock and in the evening at 7:U). She is said to be as powerful a speaker as Billy Sunday. Mrs. McCul loch will sing a solo and there will be singing by the male ipiartut. The Cattle and Horse Uaisers association will hold their an nual meeting in Pendleton on March 17. Measures will be acted on looking to the better protection of the owners of cattle and horses. Mrs. Macpherson and child ren wish to express their ap preciation of the many evidences offiiendship shown during the illness and death of Mr. Mac pheison. The courtesy of the county officials in acting as pall bearers and the many Moral of ferings received were especially noted. Henry Blackwell arrived from Portland this morning. He say.--the cattle market is off and the price will be at least a cent lower than last season. The butchers state they are selling less beef and more mutton and pork and many families are nt buying meat. The beef that is being imported is of an inferior grade, but enables the dealers to keep the price down. LOCAL NEWS Duncan McUae made a trip to his Riverside ranch last week. He says most of the stock has been turned out and the range is in good condition. Work on the road from Juntura to River side is being pushed right along. Rev. Davidson, who has been i the pastor of the United Presby- teriau church for several years, has moved with his family to his ranch near Nampa, hoping to benefit his health. Have you registered at the city hall'' Go to the city hall today and register while the registering is good. W. Q, Thompson nn 1 daugh ters, of Vale, went to Pendleton Friday, where a son was killed accidentally. A house and stable are being built at the pumping plant of the Advancement company to accommodate the pumpman. New line of hair goods, (irove it Riley. The Drewiv News has a story about building an electric line from Riverside to Logan valley. John E. Johnson and sous1 have located a powerjsite above the Ott sawmill which will de velop 4000 horse power. There is a big demand for this power in the Harney valley for pumps.' Harvey Bender has gone to 1 1 1 1 1 i:t ii i . Wash., for a visit. First Showing of Millinery A general invitation is extended to call and inspect our first show ing of the season's best styles in Spring Mllinery Special Display March 10 Grove & Riley No Particular Woman Ought to be without an astistic and servicable Toilet Set. Besides be ing useful it adds Dainti ness to the Dressing Table and if you wish to present her with a Set, the Kind she will be proud to own, look over our stock. W- h.iv r nn riulli-Hs variety of pattcrnN of -i i hut and platt-il silver mcIm. If you Dimply oViirta Mutton hook, h llrush. n ('omit or u Mirror, we'll gluills hrt-ak up a Sot to tify wu. I'lruNi- '.m.mihIi, OinmIh Im Inn. I llti ,.l W. W. LETSON r& ONTARIO, Your Jeweler OKI .n Malheur Merc. Co. We are now making our con tracts for 1914 Machinery AND ALL Implements Let us have your specifications for what you may require. Remember our goods are all guaranteed lines. We stand behind everything we sell. Malheur Mercantile Company art I open Saturday evenings. The registration books