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1 ( PAGE TWO THE SPRING FIELD NEWS MONDAY, jriA 30, 1017. Published Every Monday and Thursday The SDringfiBld News tnrv lronliiR of all nuou? No - w r ' flp - ----- - j -tf o 1 1 ' wonder the youth of France J. C. DIMM, WALTER R. DIMM love to hoar the story. Nor Is Editors and Publishers wronu to surmise that the In spiration thus derived has su stained many a weary soul on the bloody fields of thnt unhnp . it. n.u HATES OP SUBSCRIPTION I P cuuiury uuiiiih mti iwwt uuw Obo Year .... $i.B? years. Biz Months - .75 , it is not at all improbable that Thrco month 60 before the final curtain rings AflTertUlng ratca tnrnunca on appu- down m th(J greatc8t tragedy of a11 time, many of our own OUR correspondents 'American boys will be missing CAMP CREEK Ruby Crabtre somewhere In France. In the thurston, Mrs. Walter Edmiston awful wreck of the war the iden Jrh.arles.Hcckltltv of those who fall Is some- uuuunu uiisie AnuersoD , , ,,,,, .. . , . , CEDAR FLAT Mrs. Anno Mono t,nR's t0 MQcult determine, WEST SPRINGFIELD, and their last resting place may Mrs. Clara Childs be uncertain; but the unknown graves of heroes are never lost .to mankind. The sacrifice of '.of blood in the cause of human- . . .. . . , iity nauows tne sou on wmcn it falls, and marks an enduring shrine so long as free men tread i the earth. And so as our boys go forth Member of the Willamette Valley Editorial Association. MONDAY, JULY 30, 1917. THE FIELD OF HONOR For more than a century the ; mothers of France have been in the hahit of tplllnir their sons the wonderful story of the sol-,,to,the defenB; of 1 10 reat rc" dlenvho served in the ranks of, Pl,blic' "ie find C0UB Napoleon-the private who ! iu the conviction that unselfish .would not accept reward from,seni.ce.is ,the 8UPme test f the .hands of his conunander-in- I manbod the world over, and chief. rm.. it... I that, whatever their fate, they nspiration to the youth of any , loved feoneSi their country through the centuries to come. Goodwin's Weekly. land. t He was an ordinary French wan at.the outset of the Napo leonic campaigns a plain pri vate in the ranks but he had the soldier's heart and posses sed every attribute of a great .commander. Time and again he distinguished himself on the field of battle and his deeds of daring constantly attracted the 'attention and admiration of the emperor. Napoleon was al ways prompt to reward merit, and in appreciation of the sol .dier's gallant service he repeat edly undertook to decorate him and to give him a high commis sion in the grand army of., France. But the soldier stub- , bornly refused to accept the tendered honor and promotion.' The proffered mark of distinc ttion did not appeal to him, and in his mind he was simply an ordinary soldier doing his duty and not deserving of honorable mention or high estate. The heart of the great mar- LEARN MUSIC AT HOME! Lessons Free New Method Learn to Play By. Note Piano. Organ. Violin, Banjo, Mandolin, Cornet. Harp, 'Cello, Guitar, Piccolo. Clarinet, Trombone, Flute or to Blag. Special Limited Ottit of free weekly lessons. You pay only for music and postage, wnich is small. Money back guarantee. No extras. Beginners or advanced pupils. Everything illustrated, plain, simple, systematic, Free lectures each course. 16 years' success. Start at once. Write for Free booklet to day Now. U. S. School of Music. 225 Fifth Avenue. New York City. IN. AUGUST 6 EUGENE THEATRE "THE HOME OF BIG SHOWS" (THE SEASON'S EXTRAORDINARY ATTRACTION) One Night Only Honry Miller Presents RUTH CHATTERTON And the New York Company Complete, Including Bruce lino, In A. E. Thlmas' delightful Comedy "GOME OUT OF THE KITCHEN" Direct from 32 Triumphant Weeks at the Cohan Thea tre, Now York City NOTE This attraction Is making a stop-over In Eu gene on its wny to Chicago. It is the Identical com pany and production that was seen throughout the record-breaking New York engagement. SEATS WILL BE PLACED ON SALE SATURDAY AUGUST 4 v Prices 50c, $1, $1.50 and $2 : SOCIAL EVENT8 RELATIVES SURPRISE MRS. L. S. THOMPSON ON BIRTHDAY Thursday evening a number of tho relatives of Mrs. L. JR. Thonipuoii family, C. I. Oorrle, and Mr. and Mrs. Goorgo Klntzluy. Classified Ads For Sale, Rent, Wanted, Etc. L.oST A halter between Springfield and the home of the undersigned at the Willaniac Land Company. Leave at News office, f A. C. PEASE I FOUND A hook. "The Return of Sher (lock Holmes." Book may be had by ' nnllfnr, V'n.t.c f 1 I I .. shall ,was profoundly touched ; d 3 by the unselfish attitude and . devotion of the soldier, and he wated-25 copies of Springfield rii,ii r ,f ... I Xews r Ju'y 9- 1917- Will pay 5 were served. Those present were: Mr. and Mrs. L. E. Thompson, Miss .Mary Roberts, Mr. and Mrs. N. II. SIgnor and daughter, Mr. and Mrsv Ronald Roberts and dnughter, Mr. and GIVES PARTY FOR DAUGHTER. Mrs. L. A. Danks on Thursday af ternoon gave a birthday party for her little daughtor, Juno, the occasion being her third birthday, a number of Mrs. M. Castle and baby, Mrs. Jules j little friends enjoyed an cxcellunt Dem'ck and daughter, Mrs. Alma SIR-, spread. nor. Mrs. Grace Roberts anu family and Avis Thompson. unique fashion and in a way that would not require the private's consent. So he issued an edict to the army setting forth the circumstances and ordered that thereafter the soldier should be known to all as "The First Private in the Ranks of the Army of the Empire. It was indeed, a splendid tribute, and the title clung to the soldier until he finally lost his life in a successful attempt to save his company's colors at Aust erlitz. When the emperor learned of his death he grieved beyond measure. In accordance with his orders, the soldier was bur SPRINGFIELD GIRL MARRIES YOUNG MAN SATURDAY Miss Jeanette Matcher, of Spring-i field, and Mr. Otto C. Henson, of West Linn, Oregon, were married at Mr. Henson's home In Oregon City Saturday. Mrs. Henson is well known here having run Letkie's Cafe in par tner ship with her sister, Mrs. Roso Letkie. She Is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Valentine Matcher, of this city and a sister of Mrs. F. A. Wes olowska also of Springfield. Mrs. Malcher, Mrs. HInson's mother, and Jane Letkie went to Oregon City to attend the wedding. Tho young couple will make their home at West Linn. DAIRYMEN! We will pay you a handsomo fig ure for your sweet cream. ' Got In touch with us. EUGENE FARMERS CREAMERY HERBERT . WALKER NOTARY PUBLIC Tfflc In City Hall. Sorlngfleld, Or Karl Heinrich TAILOR Suits Mado to Order Alterations, Cleaning and Pressing Opposite Ketels Drug Store cents each. JAMES INMAN Springfield, Ore. LOST Child's locket,engraved"Ruth" Left in dressing room at Booth-Kelly Mill Pond. Finder please leave at News office and receive reward. iF'yOU vCCvNT' to"reTlise'"the" Very best prices for Chltam bark, Oregon j urape roots, Foxglove leaves. Dan delion roots and all other drug plants, write for prices and further Information to Geo. Schumacher, Sumner, Ore. FORSALE ' A good milch cow. '.Mrs' D. Spencer, West Springfield. FOUND Package of new boys bwck ings between 3rd and 4th on Main. Owner may have same by calling at News office and paying for this ad. BIRTHDAY PARTY FOR DE ETTA DURYEE On Friday afternoon, Mrs. Ed Duryee gave a birthday party for her iitle daughter, Do Etta, tho occasion being her eighth birthday. Those present wero: Alice Blsyard, Dorrls Glrard, Maxine Castle, Alene Castlo, Bernice Cox, Alice Castle, Ardla Cox, Fairy Herrick, Angeline Fischer, Agnes Parker, Alma Castle, Margaret Halbey, Robert .Mitchell, William Pol lard, Harold Bossen, Kenneth Bird, f'arl Stroud, Gerald Bird,. All mem bers of Miss Edna Duryee's Sunday school class. W. F. WALKER UNDERTAKER FUNERAL DIRECTOR Office Phone 62; Peldence 87-.' West Main St Dr. N. W. Emery DENTIST 8UTTON BLDG. PHONE 20-J RE8IDENCE PHONE 129-W ENTERTAIN FOR NEPHEW WHO LEAVES WITH C. A. C. Mr. and Mrs. I, Cline, who live near Fin v Ha vnqlr'h'a n.Z?.'ZZZZ ! Prunevllle entertained Tuesday with led on the exact spot where he J needs Fanners as well as Fighters. ! a uln,Hir In honor of their nepliow, Two million three hundred thousan l j Bryan, who was to roport at Acres of Oregon & California Rail-' ,ne armory In Eugene tho next day road Co. Grant Lands. Title i-!with the Third company C. A. C. of vested in United States. To he which he Is a member. Those pres opened for home steads and sale, mt were: Mrs. Bryan and baby, Containing some of beat land left in ! Professor B. A. Klrkpatrlck and fam United States Largo Copyrighted oJ ,joston MaB8achUBetteH( allo . . - .. .. . . ' Bryan. Mr. and Mrs. F. B. Chase. had fallen. Napoleon attend ed the services in person and with his own hands draped the grave with the colors of the empire. Then, surrounded by the most marvelous military staff ever assembled under one command, the commander-in-chief stood uncovered in silent salute before the last remains of the humble soldier. Tears were coursing down his cheek and he seemed reluctant to leave the grave. Finally he turned to his soldiers and his voice choking with emotion, or dered that the name of the dead Boldier should be perpetuated on the active roll of his com pany, and that always when the muster was called and his name was pronounced the members of the company should answer in concert: "Absent on the field- of honor." What finer tribute could pos Bibly have been paid to any sub- D. W. ROOF JEWELER SPRINGFIELD, OREGON FINE WATCH REPAIRING A SPECIALTY description of soil, climate, ralnfail elevations, temperature etc., by coiin ties. Postpaid One Dollar. Gra.: Lands Locating Co. Box C10 Port land, Oregon. C-25-3in FUl BALSAM WANTED. r We pay current market prices for Fir Balsau In clean barrels. State quantity. Clarence Chase, and Mr. .".-"d ' line and family. and Mrs. MRP GEO. KINTCLEY CELE BRATES 77TH BIRTHDAY Mrs. George KIntzley celebrated her 77th birthday at her homo on Ninth price and shipping point in first , amJ G Btrests ,odny w,th a ,1,nnor- letter. inoso wno enjoyeu mo arrair wore: Mrs. L. P. Moore and daughtor, Gene, Mrs. Bud KIntzley and family, 'A. T. Kintzley , Mrs. Will Ketclium and ORWOOD PAINT COMPANY Portland, Oregon. FOUND: Ladles white waist and a towel, clean and unlroned. Owner may have samo by calling at the News offloo and paying for this ad FOUND; A purse containing prem him coupons. Owner may have same by calling at the News office and paying for this ad. . FAltM LOANS At tho lowest ratfl andTn' the easiest terms to be had. J. O. Ildlbwlc, 'Bprtofileld. ' '. 'ah r. ....... J Cleaning, Pressing REPAIRING Made to Measure Suits Lemley Suit House Phone 75 CAREFUL. CONSCIENTIOUS DENTISTRY DR. J. E. RICHMOND PHONE8 Office, 3; Residence, 110-.' Over Commercial Bank, Springfield, Oregon. NEW SERVICE: We are authorized under tho Federal Reserve Law to act as an Executor, Administrator, Guardian or TniBtee. This Is a new service our officers will bo glad to discuss with you. FIRST NATIONAL BANK, EUGENE, ORFGON, MRS. COFFIN KNTERTAINS IN HONOR OF HOUSE GUEST Mrs. J. W. Coffin entertained In honor of her guest, Mrs. J. J. Shonloy of Portlond, Thursday afternoon. A dainty lunch was served to Mrs. L. save, her a surprise birthday party , May. Mrs. O. B. Kossoy. Mrs. N. W. it the homo of hor daughter, Mrs. Kmory. Mrs. J. F. Goddard. Mrs. F. B. : ...... n -TM. 1 ..1 .. A tl t .... .. ..... ..... . 1 uioithuuciii,,iiu i uii u uu u Kcnnarl ,Mrt j.-roU HrOHHlOr, BITS. The eVent was given in honor of Mrs. j u. w. Crites. Mrs. W. L. Dunlap, and ti ... nut. t.l.ll....... Tl .. 1 1 I . . .. I . . fl. i uuuipsuii a yjiu uiruiuuy. uoiiuuuo jij-jt, (j, j.;, Whcaton refreshments of ice cream and cake 3 lit (Wtul XanvAitm' icwrvwiuy Ml . x m lP 1 II. lYiux oxmc nou YOU SEE THIS PICTURE? 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