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About The Sunday Oregonian. (Portland, Ore.) 1881-current | View Entire Issue (Aug. 11, 1918)
13 DIVORCE WINS OUT; insational Pric 9 CUPID GETS PLACE .asoiOR HAN'S Week at New Record Hung Up in Close ly-Contested Matrimonial Sweepstakes Event. Look at the prices quoted on Wash Goods in this ad. Just a fraction of the regular price, but they must be closed out and forgetting cost is the safe and surest way ta do it. You will also find extraordinary bargains in other lines, and you will make money by reading carefully every item quoted below. Come in early and make purchases that will save you many dollars. Get the habit of trading at Shanahans, the Cash Store with light overhead expenses. The house of a thousand bargains. . ' NINETEEN DECREES ISSUED THE SUNDAY OREGONIAX, PORTLAND, AUGUST 11, 1918. it Eighteen Couples, Ignoring Pro-1 ceedtngs in Judge Tucker's Court, et Licenses to Wed From "Cupid" McGrew. whether setting' married is a more popular diversion than getting: divorced was a, mooted question around the Courthouse yesterday. 'Cupid" Mc Grew he who starts the couples on their unsuspecting way with mariragt license in hand was still firm In the belief that Dan Cupid has more follow ers. The several clerics around the ever-busy divorce mill were of another opinion. At any rate, the divorce court out- speeded the marriage license bureau yesterday, and in doing; so. it hung- up a new record which Is expected to atand for years to come. Here are the cold, hard figures Divorce decrees granted yester day. II. Marriage licenses Issued yester day. II. Presiding Judge Tucker, who signed IS of the divorce decrees granted dur Sng the day. said be was suffering from writer's cramp after his labora were over. MeGrew Strong at Finish. "Cupid" MeGrew. when the big clock in the County Clerk's office pointed at 6 o'clock, was still hanging around waiting for the usual belated couple of a late Eaturday afternoon. Here's what the divorce mill ground out for Its record run for all time. In decrees granted in one single day H. H. VcaUaney from Ruth McKinnsr. de- ertlon. W. a. Roberts from Kin Roberta, asser tion. Betty Taut from Hans Tauc. cruelty. Wade H. Johnson from JLettle May John son. desertion. Katie Boiler from Georr Bozley. cruelty. Charles Q. Mills from Ida L- Mil's, deser tion. Milton C Armstrong from Rosa Arm- ' atrons . cruelty. May MJdtUeawaxt Irom Joseph auaaieswan. melty. May De Roee from John De Rose, cruelty. Huldah C Dahl from Carl V. Dahl. cruelty. Wilbur L. Hinckley from Mary E. Hinck ley, desertion. Clara Mitchell from J. R. Mitchell, cruelty. Eva Prltchard from Raymond Prltchard, desertion. J. D. McCann from Louis McCann. cruelty. E. R. Adklns from Cecil K. Adklna, cruelty. w. T. Shaw from Adele M. Shaw, deser tion. . Max el MeConkley, from Clarence MoConk ley, cruelty. L. C Huntlnrton from Anna D. Hunting ton, desertion. Oretchen A. Phillips from Richard Phillips, cruelty. Those Tailing the Chance. The marriage license records for the day read like this: WRIGHT-PARKER Osden M. Wrlcht. Z2, winona street, ana uulcy rwxtr, lu, -rroutaai. J AX-CLAY C. J. Jax. lesaL Tacoma. and Edith C Clay. lesaL H6 m Montcomery KI.VSJST-BROOKS Benton D. KInsey, 88, Philadelphia, and Bessie Brooks. 81. Seward Hotel. i 171 S i.. Oeorrre MeNslly. last Wednesday at his home. 869 East andlnes Orlesby, legal, same address. Thirtieth street, one of the most gener . M.EAJ59w,3-MAIowsy- J- Meadows, ally known men in local service of the leVal. "T MoYtso'mery rUt' American Railway Express Company CREWDSON-VALENTIN IE Roy J. Crewd- I causa irom Dusiness activities oi Portland. There was no more familiar figure in the business district of the city than the superintendent of street equipment of the company, known per sonally t every merchant of the whole- f " f f0 i js The Better Drink with the Cheery Beery," full-satisfy ing-, full food value qualities. Many homes keep LUXO con stantly on hand. You will, too, once you try it. By the case from your grocer. a Product of The Henry; Weinhard Plant ACTIVE LIFE CLOSED George M. Armstrong Veteran in Express Service. TRIBUTE PAID BY FRIENDS Born in Xctv Brunswick. Official Cam to Oregon When a Youth and Entered 'Wells-Far go Employ at Age of 17. In the passing of George Montgom ery Armstrong, whose death occurred son. legal. Seattle, and Maud M. Valentine, teaai. oeue rorty-nrii avenue bontneaat. BOHEM-SHRADEH William T. Bohem. Z3. zui rourieentn street, ana uemn hrader. 16. same address. MARTIN-POAGB Leonard A Martin, le gal. Seattle, and Elisabeth Posse. Ujal. 100 Arnold street. ALLE.V-GANZMILLER Arthur W. Allen, leyal. 617 East Tenth street, and Leah Cans- miller, legal, same address. COLL1NS-HENNEY Walter H. Collins. se. tot ancouver avenue, ana uernice Hennev. 21. same address. UORO-MOA KoD.rt D. ornn, SS. 4S1 West Perk street, and Winifred A. Moan. S3. Congress Hotel. HOLMES-GENTRY E. R. Holme, legal. 131 Tenlno avenue, and Myrtle Gentry, legal. 17 Thirteenth street. OLDS-REEVES R. O. Olds. 21. 420 Wasco Street, and Vlda R Reeves, 21. city. CARL-MILLER Ira W. CarL 81 MBS At bin avenue, and Beulah F. Miller, 28. S28 ast Ash street. COFFMAN-CASE TT. R. Coffman. legal, ns Medlral building, and Beatrice Case, leral. 48 East Seventy-fourth street. BLISS-CHITWOOD Cleveland A Bliss, fi. Gresham. and Haael Chitwood, IS, uresnam. FLETCHER-BAXTER Harry W. Fl.teh er. 27. The Pre.ldlo. and Bertha B. Baxter, SI, 182 East Seventh street North. WARRE.V-HUNTER Walter Warren, , Lenta, and Mary Hunter, 23. same address, 25 SELECTS ARE NAMED LOCAL BOARD NO. T DRAWS 118 REGISTRANTS. 31 JTew Class ef Draft Ellsrlblea te Be ladneted- by Various Board te) , F1U Oat Repaired Qaotaa. Of SS selective named by local board No. 7 to fill the quota, to be sent to Camp Lewis within the five-day period starting August 36, everyone is a 1918 registrant. This is the first list of Inductees under the new call to be given out as the call was made only on Thursday. Other boards also will have to draw heavily upon the new registrant class to round out Quotas, ao cording to statements made yesterday. The following men are receiving In Auction orders from board No. 7: George W. Stout, 724 East Sixtieth North; Hugh C Bowerman. 143S East Everett; Cart Herman Aust. 82 East Slxty-flfta North; John Biggerstaff, J 04 5 East Couch; Paul Bryan Kellogg, S7t Union avenue North; A- W. Lingaas, (St Multnomah; Weston E. MeKenney. 1500 East Ash; Evan Daniel Williams, til East Seventh North; George F. Paulsen, 10 East Schuyler; Alnsworth W. Wyville, 481 East Forty-seventh North; William J. Heerdt. 735 East Fifty-seventh North; Arthur S. Bourg, 3064 East Gllsan; Raymond James Dooley, 3 East Seventeenth North; efohn Donald Jenkins. 63S East Six teenth North; Harold H. matt. 4 East Eightieth; C Leslie Cowan. 371 East Union avenue North; William Chester Dryden. 690 East Thirty-fourth North; Wallace L. McKay, St. John. Wash.; Leonard Warren Bradbury,. 7C0 East Seventy-third North; Edward Paul Nudelman, 881 East Twenty-first North; Samuel Stockdale, 161 East Forty-seventh North; Alfonso F. Currier, 1491 East Pine; E. B. Barber, 608 East Sixty third North; Edwin Emmons Guy, 40S East Thirteenth North; Raymond D. Frost. 725 East Sixty-first North. MlaaeapoUtaa te Be Speaker Here. At the Reed College chapel this vening at 8:30 o'clock, John H. Eliot, of Minneapolis, will be the vesper serv ice speaker. These services always are open to the public : - 'j: - rv.n .,.J..:...A.i . . ... - , George Montgomery Armstronar, Well-Knowa Kxpreasmam, Wke Is Dead. sale and retail district, and to whose sterling character a tribute was paid, as well as to the affection In which his memory Is held by a host of long-time friends and associates. In the attend ance at his funeral on Friday. Born in St. Johns, Nsw Brunswlok. he came to Oregon with his parents when a small boy. and spent some years near Albany. In October. 1890, wheA 17 years of age, he entered serv ice with Wells. Fargo & Co and stead ily advanced until he became commer cial agent, the post that brought htm closely in touch with shippers of the city. Except during the Panama-Pa-clflo Exposition at San Franclsoo, in 1915, all of his service was in Port land. For the special work at that interna tional event he was transferred to San Francisco for the greater part of a year. Among associates in his daily work he was distinguished for his in dustry, energy, strict adherence to me-l t hod leal habits In business, always having details thoroughly in band and the abllty to place his finger upon the Information sought at any time. Portland Lodge No. C5, A. F. and A. M., of which he was a member, con ducted the funeral services Friday from the chapel of J. P. Finley & Son. He was also a member of Hope Lodge I No. 1. A. O. U. W., and of the Portland Transportation Club. He Is survived by I his widow, Mrs. Myrtle Armstrong, and one son, George Edward, aged 8 years; a brother and two sisters. LOAN MANAGERS GALLED ALL-DAT COIVFEREJfCia TO BE HELD : HERE) NEXT THURSDAY. Matters Affecting Fourta. Liberty Loan Campaign Will Be Discussed by 35 County Representatives. An all-day conference of the 85 county managers for the fourth liberty loan campaign will be held at the Mult nomah Hotel next Thursday, August 15. The meeting has been called by Ed ward Cookingham. state chairman. At the noon hour the managers and the members of the local committee will be guests at a luncheon at the Multno mah. A complete list of the county man agers, outside Multnomah. County, who will direct the fourth liberty loan drive in the different counties, follows: Baker, B. E. Harder, Baker. Benton, A. J. Johnson, Corvallls. Clackamas. M, D. Latourette, Oregon City. Clatsop. Edward Judd. Astoria Columbia, s. C Morton, St. lielena. Crook, T. M. Baldwin, Prlneville. Coos. Dorsey Kreltsec Marahfleid. Curry. Collier H. Bufflngton, Gold Beach. Deschutes, C 8. Hudson. Bend. Douglas, J. H. Booth, Roaeburg. Gilliam. George B. Dukek, Condon. Grant. E. J. Bayley, John Day. Harney, Jas. Donegan, Burns. Hood River, Truman Butler, Hood River. Jackson. C. E. Gates, Medford. Jetterson. Howard W. Turner, Madras. Josephine, Frank C BramwelL Grants Pass. Klamath, George C. Ulrlch, Klamath Falla Lake, Bernard Daly. Lakevlew. Lane, K. A. Booth, Eugene. Lincoln, Edward Abbey, Newport. Linn, A, J. Hodges, Albany. Malheur, J. R. Blackaby, Ontario. Marlon, F. G. Deokebacb, Salem. Morrow, E. M. Shutt, Heppner. Folk, E. C. Klrkpatrick. Dallas. Sherman, L. Barnum, Moro. Tillamook, Frank Rows. Wheeler, Umatilla, W. L. Thompson, Pendleton. Union, A T. Hill, LaOrande. "Wallowa. O. W. Hyatt. Enterprise. Wasco, J. C Hoststler, The Dalles, Washington. J. A Thornburg, Forest Grove. Wheeler. L. L. Stelwer. Fossil. Yamhill, E. C. Apperson, McMlnnvtUe. Lk. F. Templeton to Drive Ambulance. Leigh ton F. Templeton, formerly of Portland, now of Pendleton, left this city last night for New Tork, from which point he will sail for England to drive an ambulance In the Rockwell Motor Unit o the American Red Cross. He Is of a pioneer family in Browns ville, Or. His brother. Lieutenant Ray mond Templeton, former Portland boy. later of Chicago, was killed in an air plane accident at Mount Clemens. Mich., a month ago. The Lieutenant was an instructor in aerial gunnery. THREE BROTHERS ARE IN THE SERVICE. 8. i i '.1 r V mi' "7 IT - V I One family of Portland has contributed three brothers to the service. They ares Corporal Lowell C. Btllson, or the Coast Artillery, now with the 64th Divi sion; Joseph P. Btllson, of Troop B, Cavalry, stationed at Douglas, Aria., and John S. Stilsoc. of Cattery E, 66ia Artillery, now In Francs, New Arrival of Voile Waists AMAZI.VGLY UNDERPRICED, EACH. These Waists are new, orlsp stook, fresh from the manufaotu rers, fashioned In the late styles. They are here at the proper time for your xmidseason needs. We are offering them far below the actual value of raw material. Join the eager throng and obtain your share of these wonderful waists. Children's Dresses SPECIALLY UXDERPRICED At 49c, 75c and 89c Each Never In the history of merchandising has such an offering of Children's Dresses been made. Late styles and excellent materials in ginghams and percales. Sizes 2 to 12 years. Don't overlook this opportunity. 35c "HOPE" MUSLIN AMAZINGLY UNDERPRICED . . . . 86-inch This well-known brand of Muslin Is on sale at a wonder fully low figure. Every woman knows the durability and excel lent wearing qualities of this Justly celebrated fabric Limit ten yards to a customer. CLOSING OUT ALL SUMMER Wash -Goods at a fraction of their regular value. 45c to 50c Dress Voiles Amaz ingly Underpriced, Yard 36-inch-40-inch wide. Every woman will certainly profit by attending this eale, as the season is only about half over. You will need another areas or two or some waists to rinisti out the warm weather. We are offering you these beautiful voiles In designs and colorings that will appeal to the most particular dressers at nearly half the regular value. Remarkable Sale of Men's Dress Shirts in a Wonderful Disposal At 08c eack Men! This is a sale that should create the wildest buying en thusiasm. Made of excellent quality fine French percales shown in a wonderful variety of colors and designs, laundered cuffs, sizes 14 to 17. These shirts are all clean, fresh, new merchandise of the season's newest styles. Don't fail to supply your present and future needs at this exceptionally low price. 25c to 35c Men's Wash Ties, Closing Out at Only 10c Each These Four-in-Hand Wash Ties are eh own in a larire assortment of de- eltrns and colors in a quality that stion by bear close inspect 35c Cotton Poplins in a Wonder ful Disposal, Yard 1500 yards of this well-known material go on sale Monday (Wash Goods Countsr) at a surprisingly low figure. Comes in staple colors black, white, pink, blue, tan, Ailoe blue. etc. This is a bargain that you cannot aiiora to overiooK. 19c 35c Dress Flaxons, Specially -j Underpriced, Yard Jf. Every economical woman should visit our "Wash Goods Department this week and participate in the wonderful bargains. These beautiful Flaxons will find favor with every woman for dresses, waists, party frocks, chil dren's wear and the dainty little afternoon dresses all women love. The designs and colors are beautiful. Don't fall to supply your needs. Here at only 19 yard. VISIT OUR Women's Neckwear Dept. Startling1, Sensational Values Await You Women's Neckwear At tractively Underpriced At 50c, 98c, $1.25 to $3.00 1 j V' V v We are showing a beautiful line of Collars and Collar and Cuff Sets, Vestees, etc., in Georgette, Organdie, Piaue. Linen and Crepe de Chines, in fact, all the latest creations fresh j ikfc, llffgj irom me Ciastern maraeu at very tempting prices. Yon will also find in this department Ribbons, Belts, Embroideries, Veils, Handbags, Laces, Jewelry, Hair Goods, Service Flags, etc Note the prices listed below: 25c to 35c All-Silk Ribbons, special, yard 19d Wonderful sale of Dainty Laces, yard 5d Sport Veils, special 10d 15S 255 to 50d Sale of Embroideries, special, yard 5d Sale of Handkerchiefs, special, each 5c and 10t Sale of Hand Purses, special at. .98 all discriminating buyers. This Is an opportunity that comes but sel dom, don't overlook It. Men's Ribbed Union Suits Speeial 95c Each Every man and buyers for men will certainly profit by attending this eale. Such real values are sel dom offered In this day of high prices. Short sleeves, ankle length; sizes 34 to 44; ecju only. Men's Pioneer Mesh Union Suits Special, 98c Each A rare opportunity to purchase Summer Underwear at the closing-of-season's price. Short sleeves, ankle length, ecru only; sizes 34 to 46. Men's Sox, Specially Underpriced at 3 Pairs for 50c Colors black, white, lavender, tan and slate, full fashioned, durable, elastio and wear well. Come and supply your needs at this sensa tionally low price. $1.65 Black Silk Taffeta, Sen- (J 1 sationally Underpriced, Yd . . . p J 35-inch Dressmakers and those who do their own sewing will do well at this sale, for such SPLENDID SILKS are rarely offered at such a low price. Beautiful, deep, rich, lustrous finish and Just the right height for costumes, suits, coats, skirts, waists and petticoats. These are on sale for two days only (Monday and Tuesday). Don't fail to take advantage of this grand opportunity. Mid-Season Sale of Hosiery and Underwear that will meet with your approval in both quality and price. Gauze Vests Special 12Vc Each Women's or Children's Fine Ribbed Cotton Gauze Vests, full taped neck and armlets, all sizes. Specially priced at TWO FOR 25. Women's Union Suits Special 50c Each Women's Fine Ribbed Cotton Union Suits, low neck, sleeveless, lace trimmed knees, all sizes 34 to 44. Good wearing quality at 50J. Boys' Mesh Union Suits Special 35c Each Boys' Mesh Union Suits, ecru color, short sleeves knee lengths, sizes 4 to 14 years, all sizes, at 351. Children's Union Suits, Special, 45c Ea. Children's Full Taped Union Suits, buttons in front, with drop seat; suitable for boys or girls; white only; sizes 2 to 12 years; low neck, sleeveless and knee length, 45. White Silk Lisle Hose Special 35c Pair Women's Silk Lisle Boot Hose, plain lisle tops with wide hem, double soles and hlgh-spllced heels, . all sizes. Good wearing quality at 35d pair White Cotton Hose Special 25c Pair Women's White Cotton Hose, dou ble heels and toes, ribbed or wide hem top, good medium weterht. all sizes. Specially priced at 25d pair. Artificial Silk Boot Hose. Special 65c Pair Women's artificial Silk Boot Hose, double soles, high eplioed heels and lisle tops, plain white with blaok stenciled fancy stripes, all sizes, 65). Children's Fine Hose Special 25c Pair Children's Fine Ribbed Cotton Hose, white or black, double heels and toes, very elastic, all sizes S to 9a. Extra value at 25. Sped a I Announcement In connection with our great expansion we are adding a Jewelry department to our ever increasing business, a feature, we hope, will appeal to the great buying public of this city. This depart ment shows all the latest in novelties and, creations in Bracelet Watches, Brooches, Rings, Lockets, Scarf Pins, Cuff Links in fact, everything in the line of Jewelry at prices that will surely appeal to the most careful buyers. A visit to this department will give us pleasure and convince you that our assistant, who is well experienced in this line, has spared no pains in selecting these articles we are offering for your inspection. Visitthe Domestic Department and take advantage of the exceptional values we are of fering this week. (See window display).' Store Open 9 A. M. to 6 P.M. Saturday From 9 A. M. to 8 P. M. U' ,11. We Deliver to All Parts of City New Location, Dekum Bldg., Third and Washington Sts. THE STORE THAT SAVES YOU MONEY "THE BIG CASH STORE" Entrances 266 Washington St. and 125 Third St. 35c Curtain Scrims Special 22c Yard 38-ln. Curtain Scrims In white, cream and ecru, with ftior openwork borders. Excsllent Quslllri cheap at Sua today. Don't fall to tsks advantage of this exceptional efferlnsl BADGER GAME RECALLED MBS. PARMEMA TTLBR ASKS RECOVER. FROM LAWTEB S. TO Attorneys George Arthur Hall an Joha IT. Slevers Defendants In Action (er 131,800. Mrs. Psrmelia Tyler, aged mother of William Tyler, "badgrer g;aroe" victim, is plaintiff in a suit filed yesterday ag-atnst Attorneys Georgre Arthur Hall and John N. Slevers, and Harry I Hen derson, for recovery of $21,800, which she alleged they - procured from her through fraudulent representations. The filintr of the suit is an aftermath of the alleged "badger game," by which Harry X Henderson and Ethel Hender son mulcted Mrs. Tyler and her son out of mora than 20.009. The two at torneys named In the suit filed yester day were Involved In the other case. Hall as counsel ror the Tylers and Slevers as attorney for the Hendersons. William Tyler, bod of the plaintiff, and Ethel Henderson were arrested on January U. this year, for an alleged statutory offense. Two days after their arrest. Harry I Henderson, reputed husband of the woman, put ir an ap pearance and filed a $100,004 alienation of affection suit against Mrs. Farmella Tyler and William Tyler. . During ne gotiations over this suit, Mrs. Tyler settled out of court for $20,000. She now charges that the two attorneys. HaU and Slevers. connived to defraud her out of her money. Henderson, she says, was also In this alleged plot. The Oregon Bar Association, follow ing a rigid investigation, recently voted to file disbarment proceedings in the Supreme Court a-gainst George Arthur Hall. Action in the case of Attorney Slevers was deferred pending further investigation. It is understood that the association exonerated him from ajur wrongdoing. 1 !2 BUILDINGS PLANNED RED CROSS TO ISCHEASB FACILI, TIES AT VAST COWER BARRACKS. Percy A. Smith, of Portland. Recently Appointed Field Director (or Great est Mother in the World. Supplementing the work of the Army as an active agency of the War De partment, plana of the American Red Cross contemplate the erection of an administration building and convales cent house at Vancouver Barracks, con struction to begin at onoe. The build ing will be typical of the 44 others in the great camps and cantonments of the United States Army, which "the greatest mother la the world" has built to help disabled soldiers and sailors back to health and usefulness. In these homes established by the American Red Cross, the men returned from France with sears gloriously won or recruits who have suffered acci dents or sickness, find recreation and rest in an atmosphere free from an suggestion of illness. On upper floors are provided comfortable rooms for the accommodation of mothers or relative.) summoned to the post by news that -'their men in uniform may not be able to "carry on" much longer. Thus, they, are enabled to spend their entire time, within call of the bedside, without ne cessity of concealing their anxiety In the presence of strangers at a hotel. Percy A. Smith, of Portland, has re cently been appointed field director of the American Red Cross, for the Spruce Production Division, with the assimilat ed rank of Major. Field Director Smith is stationed at Vancouver Bar racks, quarters 144A. officers' row, from which point the machinery of the Cams Service Bureau will be directed. IB3 101.2J