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About Eagle Valley news. (Richland, Or.) 191?-1919 | View Entire Issue (Feb. 28, 1918)
Free lecture by Mrs. Jennie M. Kemp at Opera House Friday night, March 1st tiOLikiM-i caiman av, , CSrt P3 tmpmtt: mm VI T-l w mv am L I vri JJJ X VOLUME , NO. 16 RICHLAND, OREGON, THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 28, L918 $1.50 A YEAR ALL MUSI BOY WlSjEffiMH DOING IT I P. CONVENTION MUTUAL CREAMERY CO. MTYKHS OK Cream, Milk and Eggs R. M. Kirk, 'Rnidont Manager RICHLAND - OREGON W. H. STRAYER Attorney at Law fourth Floor Sommors Building Baker, Oregon Irvine Lodge No. 86 Knights of Pythhis Moot cvury Vx1iiihUv niht Ml their CflHiln J lull In Uiclilmiil, (rouii. Vilt iiilC Hrtil!nrn niiult1 huIcoiiiu. C. It. (XKiKlt.C.O. V. C ItAl.HY, K. of It. A S. CI JB)mmW40fr&K W R RATRD El iMii'o a f nnnrrmi? I LICENSED EMBALMER ( ki'l nml MiiimkIh ii( All -tin AUb; In Htr.ck iilCULASIU.. a. O'M-'inu R I'honu: TwofhortH, Ono long ! W. R. USHER Notary Public g Conveyancer o Oflico, Si'coinl iiiul Wiiliuit Sin. V OppiiHlto ClirlNtinu Church S C. E. THORP Notary Public -All kinds of legal blanks on hand Your patronage solicited What Is Home WITHOUT ONE OP CHASE'S LAMPS ? or Gi'tonu and you will know. If they arc not satisfactory (hoy wont coat you a cent. J. Al. ClIASli, - Richland Renew Your Subscription NOW 1 The campaign for the Halo of War Savings Stamps opened in earnest in Eagle Valley thU wook and from now until Dec. !ilnt in terest in the cause will not be allowed to wan. JrSo. F. Herr was appointed chairman of the committee ut Richland and J. C. Bowen at New Bridge, thereTor we feel confident that Eagle Val ley and adjacent territory will be thoroughly canvassed. Oregon's quota is $17,000,000; Baker county's share is 1397.720 -approximately $20 for every man, woman and child in the county. Now is the time to loan your money to Uiicle Sam in any sum you may desire from 25c up. Commence today and buy at least one Thrift Stamp each day until Dec. Mat, it will be as good an investment as you ever made. Mr. Ilerr, Mr. Bowen or Mr. Kendall will be glad to explain the plan in detail to you. Red Cross Auxilliary Organized at New Bridge A Red Cross auxilliary was formed at New Bri Igo last Sat urday at a meeting held at the Holcomb Hall. Mrs. W. E. Mar tin was elected chairman; Miss Lucile Connall, vice chairman; Mrs. Everett Graven, secretary; John F. Herr, treasurer. Mrs. Frank Thompson was ap pointed inspector of knitting and Miss Hazel Jasper inspector qf sewing. Mrs. J. N. Holcomb, Mrs. Frank llatt and Mrs. Barney Eidson were appointed a committee to secure permanent quarters and to secure sewing machines for use of the Red Cross. Mrs. J. C. Bowen, Mrs. D. L. Rogers and Miss Lucile Connall were named as a committee to arrange for an entertainment to raise fundB for carrying on the work. A Short Horse There is always something to be thankful for. You remember the old fellow with a runty little horse who said, "Well, a short horse is soon curried." A short story is soon told. If you are not already a customer of ours, wo would like to have you with us, so take this means of in viting you to open an account at our bank. WooU'er you excep tional banking facilities and a pood, strong, reliable, accommo dating banking service. Need more be said? ad) Eaglh Vallky State Bank Potato Growers, Attention Having a prospective buyer for an enormous quantity of potatoes would like to have all persons having any marketable varieties to sell, to report kind and approx imate amount at once, either to News editor or myself. J. C; Bowen, New Bridge. Buy Sassafras Bark at the Rich land Druar Store. ad As snmploB of the way folks are moving around the Valley we cite the following: Bert Rogers moved to the farm vacated by C. J. Shaver, who is now located on the former Bert Masterson ranch. George Gordon to where Rogers lived. Ed Hitch to place vacated by Gordon. Jim Kirby to where Ritch lived. The house vacated by Kirby irf now occupied by Frank Gibbon of Pine Valley. Another general move was started when Pete Olson moved his family in with his brother Martin Olson. ' Al Jensen is now located where Pete lived. Alvin Hitch where Jensen lived -on the "Grandma" Shelton farm. Win. Masterson whore Alvin lived. Fred Cover to former Master son ranch. Dick Kirby will move to ranch vacated by Gover. Service Flag Dedicated A large crowd were present at the Pleasant Ridge school house last Sunday morning when a Service Flag was dedicated to honor the boys who had enlistci from that vicinity. Eisht stan are on the flag, one for each of the following: Ralph Guyef. Lee Chamberlin. Jesse Buxton, Carl Barrows. Leonard Farley, James Makin, Otis Simonis and A. L. Bostwick. A pleasing program was rendered, including a very interesting talk explaining the meaning of the Hag by Mrs. J. R. Lee, uwho also sang "Keep the Home Fires Burning." Letter of Thanks Baker, Ore., Feb. 22, 1918. Mr. C. E. Thorp, ,. Richland, Ore. "Dear Mr. Thorp: Thank you very much for what Eagle Valley has done for the Y. W. C. A. War Fund. I have been a High School teacher myself, and I wish to personally thank the faculty and students of your High School for their very efficient work. Sincerely yours, Susan W. Moore. Oliver Corson is now located at National City, Calif. Miss Belle Gardiner of Baker is visiting Winnie Meek. Hummel the Wizard at opera house Monday night. Dance al ter show. The pupils of E. V. High en tertained the faculty in the school rooms Monday evening. Rexall Corn Solvent is just the thing for removing Corns; 25c at the Richland Drug Store. ad W. B. Wright has sold his farm to J. W, McDowell, father of the McDowell Brothers of Richland. Possession will be given April 1st. The district convention of the Knights of Pythias was held at Huntington last Friday night and local Knights who were in at tendance report that the affair was a grand success in every par ticular and the members of Kath bonc Lodge No. 92 unequalled as entertaihers. When the train arrived bearing a delegation from Weiser, the Knights formed in line and head ed by the Huntington band par aded through the principal streets which were gaily decorated with flags, bunting and colored lights. Arriving at a prominent street intersection the men formed a hollow square and an effigy of the kaiser was burned while every body sang "The Star Spangled Banner." The delegates then retired to the lodge room where the degree team of Weiser conferred the rank of Knifiht upon several candidates, after which a most sumptuous banquet was served. Knights in attendance from Ricnland were Wright Chandler, J. M. Chase, L. Y. Matthews, Carson Gover, Bert Masterson, Joe Evans, Earl Masterson, Chas. Murphy and Hay man Swisher. Will Organize Saturday Night. More than forty persons having signified their willingness to join the Home Guard the organization will be perfected Saturday night. All are requested to be on hand early so that enlistment blanks may be filled out, oath adminis tered, and officers elected. We are pleased to report such interest as the Home Guard will be of untold good to the Valley. If you believe in patriotism, come out Saturday night and join this organization don't be a slacker. 27-acre ranch for frent; good terms. Apply to Thorp. ad Mr. and Mrs. Gus Hill spent a few days of last week visiting in Pine Valley. Military style hats for ladies, latest out, can be bought at Saun ders Bro's. ad Mr. and Mrs. E. M. Boyer of Grant, transacted business in Richland yesterday. W. E. Barber is delivering the rural route mail while Frank is enjoying a vacation. Use Fleischmann's yeast in making war bread; fresh yeast every week at Raley's. ad The Red Cross benefit dance at Sparta last Saturday night was a great success socially and finan cially. $6S was realized from the dance, and $35 from the sale of a quilt. We have just received a ship ment of-fresh corn meal in 9 and 25-lb bags, white and yello'w; also graham and germ meal. Try our sauer kraut at 15c the quart, it tastes like more. Fresh groceries 1 on hand at all times. Buy War Savings Stamps. " ad E. & W. Chandler. SALE OF DAIRY STOCK Believing that the coming year will be one of the best ever ex perienced in the dairy businees, we have made arrangements to sell at public auction in Richland on Monday, March 18th, several head of first class milch cows of dairy breed. No better stock in this section. For those who have not the cash, seven months time will be granted, purchaser to give note with approved security at 8 per cent interest. Keep the date in mind and see further particulars next week. To the Public: Having sold my property, I will leave in a few weeks, therefore those wishing weaving done should call and make arrange ments for same at once and avoid possible disappointment. C. F. Wixom, New Bridge. FREDERICK R. WILSON Physician and Surgeon Richland, :-: Oregon Night 'phone, one long ring on all lines. Day 'phone call central office. '"" irr, ' fi o Baker's Popular Hotel NEW MODERN CLEAN Under Direct Supervision of The Owner POPULAR PRICES Special Kates to Pt'ruianent Guests American estau rant 0. II. FONG AND BROTHER, PfCfS. Cleanest and Most Up-to-Date, Restaurant in Eastern Oregon WE CONTRACT BANQUETS Telephone No. '287 1327 First St. BAKER, OREGON Richland Pool Room Allan Binheimer, Prop. POOL AND BILLIARDS Soft Drinks of All Kinds, Cigars, Tobacco, Confectionery Come in and spend your idle time We'll treat you right O. T. GODWIN ATTO R N E Y Soinmor Bldg. linker, Oregon WOODSON L. PATTERSON ATT'Y AT LAW U. S. COMMISSIONER BAKER - . OREGON