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T he 'HI cíate C ity J ournal COVCRS THC FAMOUS FAST CRN OREGON F R U I T B E L T T NO. 44 NYSSA, MALHEUR COUNTY, OREGON, FRIDAY, JUNE 2, 1916 / *1.60 PER YEAR ' 6c PER COPY am* the spacious rooms of the Boydell home were tilled to overflowing with a happy jostling crowd who made merry until a late hour. A buffett supper was served by Mrs. Hall, Mrs. Spier and Mrs. Hillier, as- A Brief Resume of the Daily Events in a Live Town a*"ted by Mattie Dennis, Della Clark, Rev. T. P. Graham’s Sunday school What Your Neighbors Are Doing. Lulu Davis and Elizabeth Canham. class and a few invited guests enjoyed edry and Bessie Hoydell The dini,,<rroom wa8 handsomely d ec an outing Wednesday afternoon at Was Most Enjoyable Affair and . . , . „ i orated, the color scheme being yellow Mitchell butte. The trip was made in Boys' Elk Skin Shoes the good kind W. L. Gibson made a business trip ie Principals in a I retty and white. On the refreshment table Marked Close Commencement Will’s auto truck, which was loaded to to Ontario Wednesday. -$2 at Spier’s. Wedding— Monster Re- in <'lo®e proximity to the handsome overflowing with a hilarious crowd of Exercise»—New Graduates In Jesse Albertson, justice of the peace lo r Rent—6-room house, close in. [ bride’s cake was the top story of the n Followed Service. and all around prominent citizen of young people, also two autos were itiated and Officer» Elected. 1 cake which had held a similar position Inquire H. T. Francis. pressed into service to accommodate For Sale- 1000 pounds alfalla seed. Parma, was in Nyssa today. ------- | of honor at the wedding of the bride's those who were unable to find space in Several sheep shearers, including arriage of Miss Elizabeth \ mother 32 yearn ago. It was still in a Phone S E. Morgan, Nyssa. Old Reliable, as the auto truck is fa The annual banquet given by the ydell to Earl B ritt Nedry was ' remarkably good state of preservation, Mrs. Steinkamp and family left Frank Lynch, Ira York vnd Adolph milialy known. The trip was made high school alumni association was held Schneiicr, left Wednesday for Mon d at St. Paul's Parish House and was the object of much interest. Wednesday evening for Portland. without mishap, although a little ner Friday evening, May 19, in the Parish tana to follow their trade. They will evening, June 1, Rev. Chas. The gifts were costly, artistic and Attorney P. J. Phillips went to On vousness was manifested by the fem Hall. It was the close . of a series of come back some time in Julv with I of the Episcopal church per useful, including furniture, books, tario Wednesday on legal business. inine portion of tne party as the autos enjoyable social events incident to the their pockets full of coin. silver, hand painted china, cut glass, he ceremony. traveled along the Owyhee ditch bank high school commencement, and like the Charles Copet, of the Vale garage, !y at 9:00 o’clock the bride aluminum ware and linen. J. W. Fogle and Bud Lackev came with the ditch on one side and the governors of the teast at the marriage is in town today on his way to Boise. hall and on the arm of her The reception came to a grand climax in Tuesday from W ard’s sheep camp, Owyhee river on the other, with only John and Jesse Concelmo and J. C. where they spent a profitable month a few inches of space to spare on in Cana, the managers of the com Boydell, marched slowly up with a rice and confetti fight, partici mencement program had saved the to the beautiful strains of pated in by the entire assemblage, at CaldCell were visitors to Boise Sues- wrangling woolies. either side of the auto. best of the wine until the last and it day. m's Wedding March and was which the carnage was awful. For Mrs. Frank D. Hall entertained a Arrived at their destination, the en was a most brilliant and happy event. the altar by Rev. Powell, flerceneBS of assault and long sustained Miss Edith Richey returned to Cald few triends of Miss Gordon Dickens tire party organized an expedition to A four-course dinner was served, e oeautiful and impressive effort it has no equal in the annals of well Wednesday, where she is em Thursday evening of last week, it be climb to the summit, towering some covers being laid for seventy. The nony of the Episcopal church war and a t its close the rooms present ployed in a confectionery store. ing in the nature of a farewell party 2000 feet above their heads. A sta rt hall was beautifully decoiated in blue :rmed and the solemn words ed the appearance of a town after a Mr. and Mrs. Ross Soward and Mr. for that young lady, who was soon to was made and for a whi'e all’ went and white, the colors of the class of t made the contracting parties German bombardment. It afforded the and Mrs. B. F. Farmer came over from return to her home at Silver City. A merry as a marriage bell, but but soon 1916. with flowers and streamers. wife. Dr. J J. Sarazin acted necessary vent for the pent up emo Vale Thursday to attend the Boydell- most delightful time is reported by the exertion began to tell and small The program was opened with invo an and G. Eva Boydell, sister tions of the merrymakers. all. Among those present were Gor groups began to drop by the wayside cation by Rev. T. P. Graham and the Nedry wedding. de, as bridesmaid, the bride Accompanied by a number of friends Miss Alice Curtiss, a representative don Dickens, Dorothy Davison, Elmore and give up the struggle. Less than feasting and merriment began and joy Bn away by her father, J. ■ Mr. and Mrs. Nedry autoed to Ontario of the Vale Enterprise, was in Nyssa and Miss Flannigan, Don Davis, Paul half of those who started succeed was unconfined until the wee sma' ! that night and caught the east bound this week and made the Journal office Childers. ed in reaching the goal. Don Davis hours. Vices were opened by a solo 1 train for a honeymoon trip. During the first course Miss Elsie Fire spreading from burning trash and Elsie Ray arrived first, making a fraternal call. Mr. and Mrs. Nedry are both well pier entitled “ I Love You the distance in 55 minutes, while last Gibson of the class of 1912 and Miss piles caught in the sheep sheds near Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Dawson and two The choir rendered two se- j known and popular young people of the Gibson ranch Saturday and before —but not least—were Harry Brown Martha Overstreet of the class of 1914 '0 Perfect Love” and "The , this community. The bride it the daughters and Mr. Lay of Pocatello the flames could be extinguished had and Crete Childers, who arrived back at gave a piano duet, followed by a were guests at the Fred Marshall t Breathed O’er Eden,” The | eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. caused a loss of about three hundred the camp ju st in time to help partake piano solo by Miss Evelyn Cheeley. home this week. beautifully decorated, the j Boydell and has grown up to young dollars. The ground near the sheds was of a bounteous repast which tne other Bruce Duncan of the class of 1911, in W. W. Beam this week sold his 20- Irs. Frank D. Hall and Miss womanhood in Nyssa. None have a most eloquent and impassioned being prepared for plowing and the members of the party were enjoying. and the altar was bankeu larger circle of friends or are more acre farm near Nyssa to Mr. Martin, old straw was set on fire. Ju st at that The others who reached the top were speech, delivered the address of wel of Hailey, Idaho, and will retire from d flowers. The ushers were highly esteemed. The groom is a very time a strong wind arose and blew the Dwight Smith, Gertie Ray, T. P. come. contrasting in glowing term s ard and Blayney Boydell. successful teacher in our schools and active farming for the present. flames and sparks directly into the Graham, Iva Pounds, Josie Forbes, cur present magnicent school building The Wilmer restaurant was this sheds, one of which W” -jlr-w.a» pnlii-nlif Chester Dunn, Cecil Ward, Earl Ward, with the humble frame structure ie’s gown was of embroidered has just been re engaged for the com- week I ' 1“ ■■—“ rris. ilowing the prevailing short jng school year, which served as a school house when to the composing the party were as he first embarked upon the sea of wore her m other’s wed- Myrtle Rowe. Dora Hon, learning. f silk net with a tiara of or- Jim Lucas, who left Nyssa a couple former Cheeley, Lulu Davis, Cassie oms and carried a shoulder of weeks ago for Atlanta, Idaho, to store. P. P. Brainard, superintendent of lta Smith, Lulu Megordon, schools, followed with an addreas on f white roses and carnations, work in the mines, returned Tuesday, The Phillips, Mrs. Graham, Mrs. the duties and opportunities of the ding dress was of African having been unable to reach his desti will rei ennie Forbes, Elsie Gibson, alumni to promote the community pfon taffetta and georgette nation owing to deep snow and the grocer> danger from slides. He got wtthin 19 notice. ■ , Brown, Ora Harris, Chester welfare. Blaine Gibson, of the clars jh a hat to match, Sari Ward. Pearl Toombs, Elsie of 1916, gave an affecting add Teat on esmaid’s dress was a delicate miles of Atlanta and encountered 10 as test ' ¡in Davis, Crete Childers, Iva_ commencement day and the breaking cloth, with white and gold feet of snow and more falling and was Wm. < compelled to turn back. He was not re Pounds, Gertie Ray, Josie of home ties. It Was very pathetic ¡carried pink roses. Weiser Dwight Smith, Iva and Pearl and full of truth and caused moist ;m and best man were at- at all encouraged by reports comirg weeks | eyes among his bearers. Rev. Harper from the camp of a scarcity of food. ventional black, will ret JH followed with a short talk of encour close of the services the Klondike prices were srid to prevail, on the ■ agement to the school and alumni asso ourned to the Boydell resi- $1 being the lowest price charged for a the Ny i ciation, congratulating them upon WILL CLOSE maintaining such a live and effective here a reception to the meal. He warns the people to look M rs. \ : organization. Miss Ethelwin Boydell was held and Mr. and Mrs. out for high water if the weather should Williar acted as toastmistress and introduced 7 IN EVENING Bived the hearty congratula- turn warm suddenly, as there is more ihe speakers with appropriate and Riche V jh ^ ____ snow in the mountains than ever known Jnany friends. One hundred witty remarks. Sunday. This is in conformity with The ladies were en route to Mondajt. Before the banquet the graduating nests attended the reception before at this time of year. New Plymouth for a visit with rela the custom in larger cities and is evi Beginning Monday, June 12, the fo’- class were escorted to the home of J. dence that Nyssa has graduated from lowing places of business will close at Boydell, where they were provided tives. the infant class. People will soon be 7 p. m. on all week days except Satur with dunee caps with the numeral 16 +*++++.S.++++.}.+++*+*+*++++++++*+++*++’î’* * ’!"i’**!"!","*’î' | The r.ew Field’s garage is nearing come accustomed to doing their shop on them and were then required to \ $ completion and will be about the finest ping early and .Ure business men will day and will remain closed all day Sun march in single file down Main .street day. WILSON BROS. to the fountain corner, where they in the Snake valley. The Main street have a chance to get acquainted with favored the assembled crowd with h ALBERT HINSCH entrance has been enlarged and work their folks. NYSSA CASH GROCERY few choice musiral numbers. They men are preparing to put in the con were then taken to the school house CALDWELL’S STORE crete floor, which will give ample and given the tree degrees that en $600 Prizes In Corn Show. L. SPIER titled them to membership in the space. NYSSA HARDWARE CO. alumni association, after which they The Oregon-Washington Railroad Continued cool weather has delayed NYSSA MEAT MARKET were escorted to the banquet, which the cutting of the first alfalfa crop. A & Navigation company's premium list was given in their honor. for the fourth annual corn show at Immediately after the banquet elec few farmers started cutting this week, SALESMAN WANTED In this ter Walla Walla. November 22-25, has been tion of officers for the association took but operations will not become general place, resulting as follows: Audrey Besides the several special ritory to sell our choice nursery stock. before next week. Notwithstanding un issued. Ward, class of ’13, president; Lulu Me- If interested write for particulars. cash prizes, cash premiums aggregat favorable weather, prospects for a gorden, class of ’15, vice president; DONALD NURSERY CO., ing over $600 will be offered for vari Anna McDonald, class of 14, See.- bnmper crop are good. . Donald Oregon ous entries of corn of quality grown on Tr«.as. Mrs. Mary Steinkamp, who con irrigated and non-irrigated, land. More ducted the Hotel Western, left this entries are provided for than at pre week for coast points to look up a new vious exhibits, particularly by boys location. E. G. Hill has taken charge and girls and other amateur corn grow ot the popular hostelry and is hav.ing ers. Inquiry at any office of the rail it renovated and improved to better D im e S o c k s road company will obtain a copy of the i a l s in M e n ’s accommodrte the traveling public. premium list and rules. 6 pairs of Socks, assorted A hearing on the petition to incor nderw ear THE colors, guaranteed for 6 porate new lands in the Nyssa-Arcadia Surprise Party. drainage district will be held Monday e Suits—light weight months, for 60 cents. Can A number of friends and relatives of O p e n i n g o f W ilso n B r o s .’ N e w before the county court at Vale. Some jriggans - 25c each you beat it? Mrs. J. W. Wills dropped in Saturday opposition to the plan has developed in Union Suits - 50c jj evening to celebrate her birthday and S to r e and several interested land owners wi i give her a pleasant surprise. After Egyptian Cotton Union go over to be present at the proceed MAIN STREET j some good music and dancing delicious is - - $1.00 ings. ice cream and cake were served, YOUNG OPLE UNITED IN MARRIAGE ______ UR NYSSA AND VICINITY Sunday School Class ANNUAL ALUMNI \ Enjoys Outing BANQUET HELD FRIDAY EVENING [ES me Seasonable J fferings at Spier’s Man and Bov’s Store 088 «= Bnnouncing Boys Elk Skin Shoes in 2-piece Suits, 5°c each fast indigo Dyed Over all sizes - 50c :and Rubber Boots for all sizes - $3.50 up Heavy Cotton Gloves $1.00 a dozen in all sizes - $1.50 to $2.00 Men’s Elk Skin Shoes, $2.50 in four different colors. Boys Sporting Shirts all sizes - - 50c Boys’ Dress Straw Hat. 25c and 50c WE CALL SPECIAL ATTENTION TO OUR ys’ Spring Suits AGE 6 TO 16 JTHERS, BRING YOUR BOY S IN TO SEE THEM Walkover Shoes in Large Variety | C J T ) T T /T > MAN AND BOY"S STORE I J l llJ jlV n y s s a . OREGON ******************A*******************444*4*** The farmers of the Warm Springs! At a late hour the party left, after irrigat:on project have voted to organ- ( wishing her many happy returns of the ize an irrigation district to water that day and voting Mrs. Wills to be a most fertile portion of Malheur countv. The excellent hostess. Among those pres directors of the new district are: Geo. ent were a number from Ontario and Arcadia. McLaughlin, R. E. Weant, James Har vey, C. W. Mallett and A. W. Trow; Wedding Bells. treasurer, T. W. Halliday. G. Smit and Miss Mary Irish were * Jack McConnell camp to town Tues the principals in a wedding at Ontario day from McConnell Bros.’ sheep recently, Rev. Father Camps of the camp at the head of Dry creek, and is Catholic church performing the cere- enjoying a few days of city life. The moriav. This is the culmination of a sheep, he says, are doing nicely but he romance which began in Holland, the is anxious to get them further back in contracting parties being former sub the high hills where fishing is good. The jects of Queen Wilhelmina, but both boys expect to have their bands of have for so>"e time been loyal citizens several thousand head sheared in a few of the land of the free. They will ( on the Peter Stam place which Mr. days, after which they will take the live Smit is working on a lease. long trail for Stein’s mountain. In the evening after the wedding a 1 Archie Sinclair has been at La jolly party was held at their home, ' which was attended by a large number Grande several days instructing a be of friends, who continued to make ginner in the art of selling the famous merry until 4 o’clock in the morning. McConnon remedies and household The railroad men are expecting the ] necessities. Mrs. Sinclair and the new steel here most any day for the children accompanied Archie to La line to Vale. They will lay new 90 Grande to see that he conducted him pound steel, commencing at the depot self with proper] decorum and then here and going out on the branch. The went on to Enterprise to visit Mrs. ! work of extending the passing track 1 1000 feet should start soon. The tub Sinclair’s brother. They will also make ing for the culvert has arrived and tne before returning | crew , xpected along moat any day. a brief visit in Baker I - Ontario Argus, to Nyssa. Monday Morning June the Fifth Nineteen Sixteen Nine OTIock On this occasion wo will have on display a complete line of Dry Goods, Furniture and Groceries of the latest day creations in dis tinctive styles, which were especially select ed for this event. We extend a cordial in vitation to yourself and friends to visit us on Opening Day and acquaint yourselves with the many new and interesting mer chandise as well as our splendid new Home A Brief of the Service We Shall Strive to Render at All Times To be- first with the newest in worthy Apparel T-> consider no sale completed until vonr natisfartion is assured to place the interests of our customers ahead of our own To rectify every wrong without a quibble To offer values a UUle better than you'll encounter elsewhere. On these policies and principles we hope to become known as YOUR STORE. n m SEE OUR SHOW WINDOW, THE MOST MODERN IN NYSSA i88SSf= X *i