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T he G ate C ity J ournal COVERS THE FAMOUS EASTERN OREGON FRUIT BELT lili NO. 38 NYSSA, MALHEUR COUNTY, OREGON, FRIDAY, APRIL 21, 191G $1 50 PER YEAR 5c PER COPY [VLHEUR COUNTY BANK, THE STRONGEST, LARGEST, OLDEST BANK IN NYSSA voice. -« » ^ «» ^ p -w w « Bachelor Excursion. It ia the intention of the school to be Last Sunday evening a party gin the custom of giving each spring a musical affair which will not only of Nyssa young men chartered ----- ^--------------------- • George Green’s peace ship an'1 amuse and entertain, but will have £ some educational value for the public 1 A Brief Resume of the Daily Events in a Live Town 1 took a little pleasure trip to the and the performers. It will also serve What Your Neighbors Are Doing. metropolis — Ontario. Our re to keey up enthusiasm in music work porter had some trouble getting Promised at the Opera through the year, which will eventually fill our church choirs and produce ma- the details of the trip but it ¡3 Abundance of Cheap Feed and Mr. and Mrs. L. Spier and daughters N O MORE| Mrs. L. Spier went to Nampa Thurs I Next Thursday Evening erial for high-class entertainments. .Mild Climate, Together With spent Sunday in Nampa. understood that the gentlemen day to visit the dentist. lling’s e Out and See the Coons Good Transportation Facilities, Miss Sheldon spent the week end at Boys’ Elk Skin Shoas—the good took in all the picture shows and >wder, her home in New Plymouth. amusements that Ontario had to kind $2.00 at L. Spier.’ m. Make This Ideal Location. Dar, now, honey don’t y<m cry. L et’s The w ater was turned on in the offer and afterwards dined at a go to the minstrel show, April 27. 3 we can explain Shoestring ditch Ik"* Sunday night. Jap restaurant The party was gli school and seventh and The requisites of an ideal c-'s do not neces- Rev. Harper is enjoying this week Two-year old aspargus roots for almost run in by the Ontario The Demorest Medal contest, given ndes of the Nvssa schools are with his family in Milton, Oregon. > f K V i m LINE dairy country are good hay and sale, 25c per dozen. H. R. Sherwood. police when George insisted on a musical concert and min- I under the auspices of the W. C. T. U., now which goodi W. S. Thorne and E. F. Perry of La corn producing lands, moderate W hat’s nothin’? Come find out at ; will be held in the Presbyterian church turning his Ford loose on Main r to be given at the opera 'll (he benefit of Grande are in Nyssa this week. the concert and minstrel show, April Thursday evening, April 27. Saturday evening, April 29. street. Coming back however climate, energetic and progres CUSTOMERS! It would be well to order your trees 27. 1 1. Edith Morehead____________ the first performance of this they let George drive as he sive farmers, a convenient mar ........“ What a Picture Paper Did.” for Arbor Day planting right away. Men’s s:ngle trousers in many styles given by the Nyssa Schools, ket for their products and good Come on Hanna! Ebenezer may be and sizes at Spier’s Man and Bov's pleased and they passed both transportation facilities. Nysaa [ looked forward to with con- • 2. Monna Armstrong......... ...... "N ell” Harry Butler and Johnny Con- interest, especially by music 3. Ruth Servoss._“ Good Night, Papa” there at the minstrel show, april 27. Store. and surrounding country possess [ 4. Nellie De Vries—Song_______ Charlie Toombs and Vlrgle Fogle celmo. This is saying something See George Washington Smith at .." W e ’ll Turn Down Our Glasses" the minstrel show, Opera House, April went to Ontario Saturday night on a for George’s ability as a driver, each essential- The large estab [gram will be divided into two pleasure trip. h additional preludes and inter 5. Violet Dutcher_____ "Ugly Sam” 27. as the two aforementioned gen lished farms under the Owyhee ne first part will consist of 6. Jennie Newby "A Father's Storj ” Pete Tensen and John Ray have each C. C. Wilson spent Saturday and tlemen are known to be among ditch produce on an average 90 Igg composed by the best of I 7. Bernice Fenn "A Moderate Plan" Monday in Vale on professional busi added a ney manure spreader to their the best drivers of the country. bushels of corn and 20 tons of ig writers. These will be sung 8. Song “ Victory Bells” ............. ness. farm equipment. _______________ By six little girls Among those making the trip silage per acre, the quality of Us of boys and girls and by The prettiest “ Sporting” Shirts you Hear that old melody, Dixie, in the were Blainey Boydell, Cecil which is unexcelled. From eight i Glee Club. Other musical concert and minstrel show. Opera house, will find at Spier's. Men’s at 50e to Will Attend Track Meet. Mil be given by a boys' quae Caldwell, Dr. J. J. Sararin, to 15 tons of alfalfa per acre are April 27. »1 .25 and Boy’s a* oOc. raised- There are also a large Nyssa is for the first time in the his s' double quartet and a mixed Several loads of horses and mules Dave Canham, Dewey Hoxie. Prof. P. P. Brainard made a business As far as is possible these tory of the school to send representa number of farms under the Bud Lackey, Goldie Vaughn, and I be put Into an appropriate tives to a track meet. The meet is to trip to Willow Creek and New Plymouth went through Nyssa this wee* an their Shoestring ditch which are rap last Saturday. way to the war zone. Camillo Fortunata of Philadel |ing, although the music is so be h“ld in Ontario Friday afternoon. idly coming up to the standard. Mr. and Mrs. Harry Powell are the Girls, he will be there! Handsome phia. that it does not need to be Several of our boys are' to compete in The climate is very admirably different events. It is expected that Sambo, that coon from Dixie. Minstrel proud parents of a new bouncing girl up by action and scenery. show, April 27. adapted to this particular voca baby; weight eleven prounds. Mr. Wills wi'l convey the boys in his Be the audience will have to tion. The temperature rarely Ithetlc rather than critical if j new auto truck. We regret th at tne Miss Iva Wallace went up to Parma John Ross, a sheep man from upper falls below zero in the winter y the concert, for there has | boys have had no mo-ie training and it Thursday morning fou a , short visit Succor creek, has returned to Scotland, and the summers are not exces onsistent musical training in is not to be expected that they will with her sister. his former home, to ioin the armv of sively hot. pis up to this time and the i carry off all honors. However, we Harry McNee of Pocatello was in the allies. Miss Althea Sheldon of our high The farmers are both energetic dents are especially handi- wish them success and assure them of town Wednesday in the interest of the Mr. C. DeBoer, our efficient new school has lately received word that her ' a lack of musical knowledge, our hearty support. Oregon Short Line. road supervisor, did some good work cousin, Harold Sheldon of the Vermont and progressive. There are many silos and modern barns in the rill be a good start for .he Lost—Auto tail light. Finder return last week on the road between Pete state militia, has been ordered to New valley, some of which are equip Bunny Party. ^nt of that knowledge, and to Nyssa Meat Market and receive re Tensen’s and Alex McDonald’s. port News to take the aviation course ped with milking machines. ew years more have been The Junior class of the Episcopal ward in beefsteak. Hear the black and white quartette for the U. S. army aviation corps. Mr. Their farms are kept in first- aining, the people of Nyssa Sunday achool gave a Bunny party at Montie Gwinn was visiting old friends at the concert and minstrel show Sheldon is one of the 45 army officeis class condition. ave to go to Boise to hear the Parish hall, Saturday, April 15. Thursday. Apri1 27, Opera House. detailed to take up this work. He be ana looking after his business interests The Nyssa cheesse factory, The fun began began at 2:30 with an in Nyssa last week. The Altruist c'ass of the Presbyter longs to the rifle team which holds the owned by the farmers themselves, >nd part will be easier to give e ;g hunt and all the old Easter games Miss Lucy Thompson went to Par ian Sunday school recently purchased a second place in the world’s champion is a very convenient market for to understand. The famous which the children love and a few orig ma last Saturday morning to attend piano which they presented to the ship record. He also holds the individ milk. It is near a railroad and atre Coon” will be introduced inal ones were played. Dainty refresh ual state rifle championship of Ver the cheese can be easily and in church. -h4 isual burnt cork, local jokes, ments were served, after which the the wedding of a friend. mont. expensively sent to other towns. Ernest Watson, a nephew of G. G. O. L. Palmer made some improve ■ 1 me odies and hilarious, little guests departed to their homes. Nyssa has moderately good roads fun. We can not give About 18 were present and a delightful ments last week on his ranch house, Brown, who is employed as a railway and Drayman Wills’ new auto mail blerk, spent several days with his cne mile west of town. es of the principals in time was reported by all. truck greatly increases the trans of the musical feature, Jesse Conselmo of Philadelphia ar uncle last week. portation facilities. Get your Easter outfit at Spier’s rived in Nyssa Monday evening for a can never tell what an Although the price of gasoline is Man and Boy’s Store. _______ tie make up will haye on the soaring upward a number of Nyssa prolonged visit with brother John. If you will grease your trees for Cold Wane Hits Nyssa. Don’ forget the Easter dinner to be people have decided to purchase auto three feet above ground witn any kind mobiles this summer. A cold wave s'ruck Nyssa and sur given at the basement of the Methodist of soft oil or gre"se you will need no Ju st one thing better than “ Home fence to keep out rabbits as they are rounding vicinity Tuesday night and it parsonage Saturday evening, April 22. is thought th a t the fruit crop was Sweet Home,” th a t’s home talent Rev. Powell will hold Communion strict vegetarians. The editors have damaged to some extent. A stiff wind singing it at the concert Thursday services at the Parish Hall Sunday. this from an exDerienced horticulturist blew from the northwest and was ac April 23, at 4:30. All are cordially in night, April 27, Opera House and can vouch for its worth. companied by a general drop in tem We are very sorry that no one sacri perature. Considerable ice was found vited. on small ponds and irrigating ditches The Wilson Bros.’ building is rapidly ficed themselves this week in the in All Odd Fellows and Rebekahs Wednesday morning. Such an occur nearing completion. It will be a struc terest of the third year English class. Gate City Lodge I. O. O. F., and rence is most unusual for N yssa at Nyssa seems to be a very quiet law- ture of which Nyssa can be justly Rebekah »ssembly will cellebrate the this time of the year. abiding town. proud. 86th anniversary of the order on Sun fo r Sm all Children. The Social Circle will be entertained day, April 29. All members and visit MMNMNMMM Walter Fox and wife have moved Fosters Have Star Boarder. ■0. a n d can be slipped on I from E. H. McDonald ranch to Arcadia by Mrs. F. O. Carman and Mrs. Mar- ing members are requested to be at tin 1 y e t are loose and con- The ninny friends of Mr. and Mrs. where Mr. Fox is emsloyed on the K. sha.ll at the home of Mrs. Carmen on I. O. O. F. hall at 10 a. m. to form W. W. Foster will be glad to hear of tig h t clastic bands to stop Thursday afternoon. A cordial invita line and march to Presbyterian church, their recent good fortune. On the >m of m otion, S. and D. ranch. evening of April 20 little Eleanor Mar tion is extended. os—saving w ashing—Ml in regalia. N. LEUCK, N. G. garet registered at the Foster home as An evening in Scotland was enjoyed they a re w orn o ut. The third year English class of the a permanent boarder. The little lady at "Spier’s ” last Friday nigh*, Mr. A NEW SUIT! The best work Shoe for spring The weighs eight pounds and she uni her Nisbet’s voice being in fine shape for Nyssa high school, is very grateful to moth r are reported to be doing nicely. FREE! \ Brown Bros, for the use of their paper “ Elk Skin,” $2.59 at I,. Spier's. "Auld Lang Syne,” etc. | this week. It serves the purpose of an 5fF.-------- IF IT RIM| The Guild of the St. Paul’s Episcopal examination and is much more inter * * * * * * A★A * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * À* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * ir f>ntoh neck and elbow! church met at the home of Mrs. F. D. esting. I blue d enim , or blue an4| \ r w ear, a n d in lighter! Hall Wednesday afternoon. There was *. c ad e t blue, tan or dark! Road Supervisor DeBoer has been trim m ed w ith fast-col«’! an exceptionally good attendance. if» Grand Priza at F. P. I. L I working on the road near Mr. John Do you fish on Sunday? Well, do son’s place southwest of town. Work you know what will happen if you do? is badly needed on this road and we are Come to the concert and minstrel show, glad to see improvement pushed on te Opera House, April 27, and find out. this section. A partition has been put into the C O .. San Fri Mr. Dick Tensen went to Oakley, room formerly occupied by the Leeson Idaho, last Saturday with some cattle. pool hall in the Phillips building. The His wife and little daughter went to Burbidge meat market will be moved Ontario the same day for a short visit into this place as soon as the rooms with Mrs. D. H. Hunter. Mr. and aie in shape. If you need extras for your automobile Mrs. Tensen returned Monday evening. Miss Evelyn Cheeley went to Wesier come to us and let us fit you out. We The anniversary of Gate City Lodge Monday evening to take her regular carry a line of auto supplies and can fix No. 214, I. O. O. F., and Yellow Rose music lesson. She returned Tuesday you up in short order. Lodge No. 202, Rebekahs, will be ob noon. Miss Evelyn is practicing for a served on Wednesday, April 26. All concert to be given at Weiser May 5, visiting brothers and sisters are UR STOCK is bubbling over with up to date wear in the Wheaton theater. cordially invited to be present. Pro ing apparel for Easter Whether a Suit, Hat, Shoes, Mr. O. F. Bacon of Boise. Idaho, gram at 8:00 p. m. Shirt or Tie you will find here just what you want. was in Nyssa Tuesday attdnding to his We call special attention to our Easter Suits, single Two’car loads of Masons from Nyssa business. Mr. Bacon is one of the Pants and Sporting Shirts with either long or short owners of the Deseret Sheep company went to Vale Wednesday night to at- sleeves. end is more than well pleased with the ; tend lodge. They report that they hf d an excellent trip and were invited to $17.00 to $22.00 conditions of his sheep. , Schaffner & Marx Men's Suits _._ come again. Among those who went The ladies of the M. E. church will I L N to $ tfiO O v e i^ S h o e s ................................... were Messrs. A. C. Palmer, F. P. serve an Easter supper at the parson $ 3.50 to $ 4.50 Hall. Audrey Wa»d. J. Boydell, P. J. on Hats . . ___ •________ age basement. Saturday evening Phillips, W. W. Smith and S. D April 22d. They will begin serving have now in stock a full and complete line of the cele- at 5:30 o’clock. Also, during the j Goshert. “ELKSKIN” SHOES for men and boys in four differ- Mr. White and Mr. N. H. Hon are afternoon, little Easter souvenirs will olors. , _ be on sale. I preparing several acres of Mr. White's Men’s Size, your choice . $2. >0 Miss Lola Forbes returned from Rye farm tor planting some undiseaseri y For Boys . $2.00 Valley last Wednesday night bringing seed potatoes. They have not as yet her sister, Virginia, who was hurt in located the seed but will probably sh p None better for summer wear an auto accident several davs ago. Mias it in from the East. If they are sue- Virginia is able to sit up and ia lowly cessful in getting the seed potatoes MAN AND BOY'S STORE recovering from the effect* of the they will be able to supply at least the N Y 8 8 A, O R KO ON accident. She will not return to her vicinity of Nyssa with excellent un k diseased seed potat oes next year. te e * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * ^ * * ^ * * * * * * * * * * * * school this year. iger - hat it Jinary icuum- eserve othintf coffee 0L TO GIVE NCERT AND MINSTREL SHOW t I NYSSA AND VICINITY NYSSA OFFERS ADVANTAGES AS DAIRY SECTION } f Will Hold Demorest Medal Contest IS A ,O R . FOR ation New Array Corps Is Installed mer i i To Save Your Or chards From Rabbits 5 >er Co. ids Kleen ! A utom obile \ Accessories ¡ w » SM! L. SP IER ^ Tires Inner Tubes Vulcani zer8 Skid Chains and Pumps æscrarat ft Your Easter Outfit Here j Nyssa Hdw Co.
