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NO. 38
NYSSA, MALHEUR COUNTY, OREGON, FRIDAY, APRIL 21, 191G
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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
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• 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.
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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.
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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
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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
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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
.
.
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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.
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hat it
Jinary
icuum-
eserve
othintf
coffee
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NCERT AND
MINSTREL SHOW
t
I NYSSA
AND VICINITY
NYSSA OFFERS
ADVANTAGES AS
DAIRY SECTION
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Will Hold Demorest
Medal Contest
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FOR
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New Array Corps
Is Installed
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To Save Your Or
chards From Rabbits
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Tires
Inner Tubes
Vulcani zer8
Skid Chains
and Pumps
æscrarat
ft Your Easter Outfit Here
j Nyssa Hdw Co.