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Qntiaia t$n. r r-t. VOL. XXVI ONTAKIO, MALHEUR COUNTY, OKEGON.OKEGON, THURSDAY, NOV. 9 1922 No. 50 Wht Democratic Nominees Poll Large Vote And Win Generally Over Entire Nation Democratic Landslide. Puts 'Walter M. Plerco in Oregon's Guber natorial, Chair Biggs nnd Lackey Win in County By largo majorities tho democrat ic nominees over tho entire nation, generally speaking, were carried in to office as the result of tho ballot ing last Tuesday. It was a demo cratic landslide in all but a few scattered sections. ' In Oregon Waltor M. Pierce won by over 30,000 thousand, defeating Bon W. Olcott. In Malheur county i tto race between them was close, Piorce carried Ontario's three pre A'ncts by 3C2 to 313. Olcott carried i Vale and Nyssa by substantial majorities, and carried prctically all of the country precincts. Judge Dalton Biggs was returned to office by a majority of about 1000 votes, his majorities being over 600 yin Malheur county, and according to reports received here, 250 in Grant and 16 0 to 200 in Harney county. C. H. Oxman who had no opposi tion, will succeed Frank M. Vines as county commissioner. Malheur county stayed in tho re publican column despite the big change made in the complexion of Ontario's vote which was 3G2 for Pierce and 312 for Olcott, a major ity of 49 for the successful candi date. Against All Measures Malheur county said no to all the proposed constitutional amendments, initiative measures and refored bills. Tho two relief measures for Linn and Benton county came nearest to getting the -approval of the Malheur county,voters, being beaten by but 200 votes each, their vote being re spectively Linn county tax, yes 462, no 684; 'Benton and Linn tax, yes 462, no 648. For the twenty-four precincts re ported the following were tho totals on tthe measures Single tax, yes 251, no 1103; exposition measure yes 417, no 995; income tax, yes 482f no 910. 'School bill, yes 693, no 1317. GUESTS OF WOMEN'S CLUB GIVEN LITERARY PROGRAM At the home of Mrs. S. D. Dorman last Thursday afternoon the Wo man's club presented its annual Guest Day program. The rooms were handsomely decorated in Hal lowe'en colors and under subdued lights tho guests were entertained to the following pregram: Fortune telling by Miss Ada M. Leo, vocal solos by Mrs. David F. Graham, Mrs. Frank P.' Ryan and Miss Catherino Conway, and readings by Mrs. George IC Alkon. The committee in charge of tho program and re- freshmonts were: Mrs. Ivan E. Oakes, Mrs. P. J. Galagher, Mrs. Lee B. Cockrum, Mr. W. M. Walker and Mrs. Dorman. On Thursday, November 16 tho 'l"$b will hold its meeting in tho auditorium of the Library when a bfr (, program in connecting with book week will be held and Miss Elinor Randall will present a paper on books for children. FORMER ONTARIAN DIES JUST 17 DAYS AFTER WIFE'S DKMJ8E Clippings from San Diego papers ,were received this week by Mrs. H. Vc. Boyer telling of tho death of Ed ward Cope in that city on Oct. 27. The cause of death was not given but friends hero believe that his sudden death followed through, grief over tho passing of his wife who died on October 11 following an op eration. Mr. Cope was 74 years of ago. lie was norn in ungianu uuv had lived inAmerlca since early man hood. He was a tailor by trade and was in business hore until four years ago when he moved to Cali fornia. He is survived by one daughter, Mrs. Florence Proctor of Minneapolis, Minnesota. A baby girl was born last Wednes day to Mr. and Mrs. R. W. Swagler. She has been christened Dawn. Crull,Orcutt returned Friday from Salem where he has been employed for the past six months as traveling salesman for tho drug trade. Mr. Orcutts' territory Included much df Western Oregon, and tho ho liked .tha country In that district he Is In- ' ...-A 1VI. .t la c lined to ueiiovo inai uu ukuuu bet'v. Crull has resumed his con nt.ons with tho Luehrs Drug Co. Mrs, Ben W. Tillotson of Beulah visited In Ontario last week. OFFICIAL TOTALS IN THE VOTE OF MALHEUR COUNTY TUESDAY County Clerk Harry Sackett Issued the following statement of the total vote in Malheur 'county as shown by the can- vass of tho vete: Graham 814, Slnnott 1407; Olcott 1337, Pierce 1141; Hoff 1353, Tou Velle 789; Burnett 1447, Mc- Court 1354, Band 1782 Churchill 1744, George 418; Gram 1485, Hansen 453; Campbell 1294, Kerrigan 183, Erlckson 413; Biggs 1573; Wood 818; Crandall 972, Lack- ey 1313; Oxman 1692. Totals Jin Measures Linn County tax, yes 557, no 867; Benton County tax, yes 545, no 779; single tax amendment, yes 252, no 1373; Exposition measure, yes 476, no 1194; income tax, yes 554, no 1122; Compulsory school bill, yes 750, no 1530. ' ONTARIO CHAPTER TO START DRIVE EARLY Owing to Absence From City of Many Workers on Armistice Day Red Cross Solicitors Will Work" Friday Directors Give $5 Each C. P. Skow, chairman of the Red Cross drive decided after consulta tion with tho American Legion com mittee which is to solicit tho busi ness district, to start the annual Red Cross drive Friday rather than on Saturday, The reason for this was the fact that many of tho Le-, glon men, as well as business men will be in Boise on Saturday and Ontario wants its people to be so licited here before they get to the Boise capital. At the High school on Wednesday a rally meeting was held at which the High school orchestra played several numbers and short talks wero made by Dr. W. J. Weese, chairman of the board of directors of tho Red Cross, County Judge E. H. Test and George K. Aiken, all of whom urged the necessity of con centration In giving to tho end that the needy of the city and county may be properly cared for. Directors to Start Fund At a meeting of the Board of Di rectors of tho Red Cross the direct ors started the annual drive Kby contributing $5 each to the fund. Of this sum .50 cents goes to the national Red Cross work in the United States and in some foreign lands, such ar Armenia where thous ands are in such dire need. Expect ing heavy callls this winter the di rectors are asking that those who can give more than the ?1 member ship, and again call attention to the fact that Just 50 cents from each do nation goes tto the nalonal chapter, all the balance remains here. Music Club Changes Dates Owing to tho fact that many mem bers will be absent from tho city Baturday the Music club program set for that date has been postponed to November 25h. Shcpard-Frint William B. Shephard of Ontario and Miss Cathryn Frlnt of Ontario wero united In marriage at the Methodist parsonage, Sunday after noon, Nov. 5 The ceremony being performed by Rev. A. W. James in the presence of only the members of the narsonago home. Mr. and Mrs. Shephard will probably reside on a farm near Ontario. Notice of JIalheur P. T. A. Meeting Tho Malheur County Council of Parent Teachers association will meet at the Warren school house, 5 miles southwest of Nyssa, November 18. A businest meeting will be held 'at 10 a.m. with a luncheon at noon. The program starts at 1 o'clock and the following subjects will be discussed: Motion plcturo situation In county, Good Reading for Children, Where Authority of Parent and Teacher Meet, General School Conditions. All interested are cordially Invited to atttend. Otis Patterson, prominent attor ner from Canyon City visited hero with friends and business acquaint ance this week. DOOLITTLE ELECTED BY Caucus Ticket for Council Prevails In Tuesday's Balloting Record Vote is Cast Interest Runs High In what is declared by old time residents to have been tho most spirited election In the history of Ontario, Mayor W. H. Doolittle was re-elected Tuesday by a majority of 16 over Geo. W. Haw, tho caucus nominee, while the candidates for the council nominated by the cau cus wero elected by majorities vary ing from 46 to over ono hundred. Due to the Interest which tho con test aroused Ontario polled the largest vote in its history in a city election. For example tho third ward which two years ago polled on ly 150 votes this year reached 260; while tho first ward which seldom has reached tho 125 mark went to 200. The election was marked by some bitterness and charges, of over zeal ous activity on the part of officials in the third precinct were made, and Sheriff Noe was asked to instruct them relative to their duties. Aside from this the campaign was marked only by the work of friends cf both tickets in getting out the vote. The vote for fhe city officials was as follews: First precinct; Haw 87, Doolittle 98; Turner 111, Weese 99, Skow 86, McNulty 83, Moore 83, Staples 100, Grelg 79, Oakes 100, Powers 100, Udick 99; second pre cinct, Haw 122, Doollttlo 137, Tur ner 169, Weese 156, Moore 147, Mc Nulty 146, Skow 143, Staples 158, Greig 103, Oakes 120, Powers 121, Udick 123. Third precinct, Haw 130, Doolittle 120. Turner 181, Weese 162, Moore 146, McNulty 147, Skow, 162, Staples 174, Grelg 88, Oakes ,108, Powers 109, Udick 167. Totals, Haw 339, Doolittle 355, Tur ner 461, Weese 417, Moore 376, Mc Nulty 376, Skow 381, Staples 442, Grelg ,270, Oakes 328, Powers 330, Udick 329. C. W. Piatt was elect ed city treasurer without opposition. LACKEY IS WINNER IN LEGISLATIVE CONTEST Democratic Candidate Carries Coun ty By About 300 Votes Wins Generally in Lower County Precincts and Some in Upper Valley James A. Lackey, candidate on tho democratic ticket, was elected to represent Mainour county in the next legislature and thus has the honor of being tho first man to rep resent the district since Malheur county was made a district by it self. Mr. Lackey's majority, with 23 of tho 38 precincts reported was 339, the vote being 1158 to 819. Generally speaking outside of On tario the candidates ran about oven, Mr. Lackey carrying tho Snake riv er precincts nd Bully, Brogan and Juntura; whllo Mr. Crandall won Vale, Grange, Nyssa, Owyhee and Big Bend. Both men wero strong in their home towns, Mr. Crandall revolving a 10 to 1 vote In North Vale, a four to ono vote in South Vale, and a 3 to one vote in Grange. In Ontario first precinct Lackey won six to one, and the samo in precinct three; while he carried the second precinct throe to one. Cairo ho carried ten to one. This is his homo precinct. A baby girl arrlved'Sunday at the hqme of. Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Prahl. Mr. and Mrs. J. D. Blllingsley were host and hostess for a dinner Saturday evening. Tho Fortnightly club met at the homo of Mr. and Mr. E. M. Greig Saturday night. Mrs. E. C. Van Petten enter tained the Carnation club Wednes day. The Monday Afternoon Bridge club met at the home of Mrs. O. H. Graham. Tho Tuesday Afternoon Bridge club met this week with Mrs. E. H. Test. The Wednesday Afternoon Bridge club wero entertained by Mrs. A. L. Cockrum. Mr. and Mrs. Hotchklss entor talned the Monday Brldgo club this week. Ralph Harvey of Brogan was ft J business vial tor here this week. NARROW BAKER PROVED EASY FOR ONTARIO HIGH Locals Run Off With Victory By Scoro of 38 to O Tnko Ball Length of Field by Straight Lino Smashes nnd Scoro Quickly Smashing through the Baker lino, circling the ends and outplaying the Baker boys In every department of the game the local High school foot ball team gave its supporters a real treat last Friday afternoon winning from their old rivals by a score of 38 to 0. This is tho first victory Ontario has enjoyed over Baker, The nearest Ontario ever came to winning was in 1906 when tho score was tied 0 to 0. Ontario's line so far out charged the Baker forwards that tho back field ball luggers had plenty of time to got their plays started and showed the Baker offensive to be weak. Shay and Kanyld alternated In Marathonlng the ball down the field. A sample of Ontario's consistent attack was given after the first kick-off. Taking tho ball on their own ten yard line they marched straight down the field for a touch down without relinquishing the ball. A second1 ouchdown was madoJn that quarter and two more In the second. Kanyld and Shay were taken out in tho second half and the subs car ried on In great style picking the holes which Wiseman and Luehrs opened in tho line. Frank Van Petten scored ono of the touchdowns on a freak play as the rosult of Heltzmans blocking of a Baker punt. Heltzman's blow and the wind sent the ball rolling 40 yards down tho field and across the Baker goal where Van Petten a foot ahead of the first Baker player dropped on the ball. Before the game Baker was con fident of winning but never serious ly endangered tho local goal line. Tomorrow, Friday, Ontario meets Parma which recently defeated Welser. RANCHER DROWNS WHEN FORDING SNAKE RIVER Herman F. Biennan Drowned Near McPhcrson Island -Loss Dis covered Next Day When Horse and Buggy are Found In Stream Herman F. Blerman, aged 31, who lived on tho S. D. Dorman ranch southwest of Ontario was drowned Tuesday morning In an attempt to ford tho Snake river from tho Ore gon mainland to McPherson's Is land. As yet thebody has not been found though searching partjes have dono everything possible for days. Tho accldont was not discovered until 24 hours after It happened when relatives having missed Mr. Blerman made, inquiry and search was started. Mr. Blerman had started for the island with a horso and buggy and attempted to ford tho stream it Is bolloved, and tho horse evidently dropped off the ford into a holo, for tho wator is not deep, and Alex McPhorson declares that It can be forded the year round with out compelling tho horse to swim. Tho firs searching party was not long in finding ovldenco of tho tragedy, for Just 600 yards from the ford tho body of the horse and tho buggy were located. Though the river has been dragged and dynamite used, as yet tho body of Mr, Blerman has not beon recovered. Mr. Blerman came to this section some 15 or 20 years ago. Ten years ago ho married Miss Fanny Bros nan, daughter of M. and Mrs. Jerry Brosnan who live west of Ontario on tho Vale road. To thorn three chil dren aged seven, four and eight months were born. Bosldo his wife and children ho Is survived by his slstor, Mrs. Thomas Stowart and a brother Gus Blerman of Seattle, who arrived here today to aid In the search. The Imperial club meets tonight at tho home of Mr. and Mrs. J, R. Blackaby. Mr. and Mrs. O, M. Castleman en tertained friends with a gamo din ner Friday evening. Four tables of bridge wore played after the dinner. M. E. Bain returned Sunday from Jordan Valley, C How Vote Was Recorded in Twenty-three Of Malheur Precincts FIRST EMOCRATIO SINCE 1870 ELECTED TO CONGRESS Elton Wntklns of Portland when ho defeated C. N. (Pat) MacArthur in tho third district Tuesday, won tho distinction of being tho first democratic eloct ed to represent Orogon In the lower house of Congress since 1870. Watklns majority over MacArthur was about 1000. Representative Slnnott from this district was re-elected by a majority of over 6000 and Congressman Hawley from tho first district had a largo major ity. COUNTY CLOB TEAM Tl Boys From Rlvcrdnlo Tnko Third in Club Stock Judging Contest In Competition With Teams From Oregon, Washing ton nnd Idaho Mrs. W. H. Kinder recolved word Tuesday of the results of the club stock Judging contests at the Paci fic International in which the Mal heur county club team coached by W. H. Kinder, county club leader, won third place. That Is a high standing for the little chaps from Rlvordale who won first at tho Malheur county fair Is evident for they had 22 com petitors from all over tho North west. The boys on the team are: Alva Van Buren, Wilfred Wober and Rex Gulllford all of Rlverdalo. Mr. Kinder, Mr. Weber and Grant Web er went down wltth tho team, leav ing from Welser, Saturday. At the land show, which is held in connection with the Stock show, Malheur county club members en tered a numbor of exhibits in com petition with other Eastern Oregon and Eastern Washington and Idaho irrigated farm products and won as follews: Chester Wilson, uppor Big Bend, first in whito Dent corn; Leo John ston of lower Big Bend, second in Wliltto Dent corn; Archie Parker, lower Big Bend, first Yellow Dent; and Elmer Parker, lower Big Bend socond In Yellow Dent. Those were all entered in tho contests from this county, and nil won either a first or a second. LITTLE CHAP BADLY BURNED WHEN CLOTHES CATCH ON IORE Tommy, tho flvo year old son of Mr. and Mrs. P. J. Gallagher was badly burned on the right side of his body from his knees to his arm pit this afternoon whon his clothes caught tire. Tommy had gone to the basement of tho Gallagher home for somo potatoes for his grand mother Mrs. Emily Hall, and lighted a match whllo ho took them from tho sack. Tho sack took fire and sot his clothes to blazing. Unmindful of his own danger tho little chap ran up stairs calling that tho houso was on fire. Mrs. Hall wns near tho totf of tho stairs and hor pres ence of mind saved his life. Grag blng a pillow with one hand and us ing the other to grasp tho flaming garmonts she finally squolched tho flames. Dr. W. J. Woose was hur ried to tho scono and first aid giv en. It is thought that perhaps skin grafting may bo necessary over a small portion of tho burned area. - "I could not find a slnglo land mark whon I arrived horo Monday," said Otis Patterson, attorney of Grant county who spent tho first of the week here. "lit Is 25 years since I was in Ontario and the change has been remarkable. I do not know of a town in Easten Oro gon that has changod so much and manifests so much progress. Years ago while I was working for Billy Jones I loaded horses hero and the sand was hub deep whore the paved streets aro now. I could hardly recognize this as the place whoro I spent days in then. J. D. Falrman, banker of Harper, was In Ontario today speculating on Just what happened Tuesday. Jack as be Is known to his friends, sees the end of both parties, as such and tho coming of a conservative and a radical division In political opinion in America. J. D Falrman catno down from jnarpoi this wook on business. so Far as Reported Ontario No. 1 For Cengress: Graham 61, Sln nott 73. For Governor; Olcott 86, Plerco 86. State treasurer, Hoff 84, Tou Velle 55. For Supreme Court, Burnett 86, McCourt 88, Rand 105. Superintendent of Public Instruc tion, Churchill 112, George 25. Labor Commissioner, Gram 96, Han son 20. Public Servlco Commission er, Campbell 79, Korrlgan 9, Erlck sen, 26. Circuit Judge, Biggs 95, Wood 66. Representative 17th Dis trict, Crandall 24, Lackey 126. County Commissioner, Oxman 100. Justice of tho Peace, King 121. Ontario No. 2 Graham 85, Slnnott 125; Olcott 133, Plerco 126; Hoff 138, TouVello 80; Burnett 151, McCourt 138, Rand 168; Churchill 180, George 37; Gram 137, Hansen 49; Campbell 118, Kerrigan 17, Erlckson 41; Biggs 150, Wood 96; Crandall 53, Lackoy 173; Oxmnn 162; King 169. Ontario No. 3 Graham 101, Slnnott 90; Olcott 94, Piorce 150; Hoff 104, Tou Velio 104; Burnett 130, McCourt 124, Itand 170; Churchill 155, George 52; Gram 129, Hanson 43; Campbell 104, Kerrigan 12, Erlckson 51; Biggs 141, Wood 97; Crandall 31, Lackoy 181; Oxman 138, King 172. Beulah Graham 7, Slnnott 23; Olcott 23, Pierce 8; Hoff 26, Tou Velio 4; Bur nett 22, McCourt 18, Rand 25; Churchill 26, George-5; Gram 22, Hansen 4; Campbell 26, Kerrigan 2, Erlckson 2; Biggs 16, Wood 16, Crandall 19, JLackoy 13; Oxman 30. Juntura Graham 5, Slnnott 34; Olcott 28, Piorco 18; Hoff 29, Tou Velle 7; Burnett 17, McCourt 15, Rand 29; Churchill 32, George 2; Gram 21, Hansen 4; Campbell 24, Kerrigan 5, Erlckson 3; Biggs 36, Wood 4; Crandall 11, Lackey 2.8; Oxman 34. Jones (Incomplete) Olcott 1, Pierce 22; Biggs 19. Snako River Graham 27, Slnnott 19; Olcott 24, Piorce 35; Hoff 23, Tou Velio 26; Burnett 32, McCourt 29, Rand 37; Churchill 31, George 21; Gram 31, Hansen 17; Campbell 19, Korrlgan 9, Erlckson 14; Biggs 36, Wood 18; Crandal 14, Lackey 42; Oxman. North Vnlo Graham 33, Slnnott 81; Olcott 79, Piorco 36; Hoff 09, Tou Velio 27; Burnett 68, McCourt 66, Rand 85; Churchill 79, George 24; Gram 74, Hanson 21; Campbell 69, Korrlgan 9, Erlckson 15; Biggs 76, Wood 38; I Crandall 101, Lackoy 10; Oxman 91. South Vale Graham 33, Slnnott 105; Olcott 96, Piorco 54; Hoff 99, Ton Voile 41; Burnett 100, McCourt 97, Rand 121; Churchill 123, George 16; Gram 105, Hansont 33; Campbell 88, Korrlgan 9, Erlckson 25; Blsgs 110, Wood 37; Crandall 114, Lack oy 31; Oxman 124. Grange Graham 37, Slnnott 96; Olcott 71, Piorco 76; Hoff 93, Tou Velio 38; Burnott 81, McCourt 77, Rand 105; Churchill 98, George 34; Gram 92, Hansen 31; Campbpll 78 Kor rlgan 15, Erlckson 25; Biggs 102, Wood 41; Crandall 104, Lackoy 30; Oxman 109. Brogan Graham 24, Slnnott 41; Olcott 40, Piorco 29; Hoff 41, Tou Velio 27; Burnett 45, McCourt 41, Rand 55; Churchill 00, George 7; Gram 49, Hanson 11; Campbell 45, Kerrigan 9, Erlckson 7; Biggs 23, Wood 50; Crandall 23, Lackey 48, Oxman 53. Jnmlcsoii Graham 25, Slnnott 27; Olcott 25, Piorco 29; Hoff 30, Tou Velio 18; Burnott 45, McCourt 43, Rand 48, Churchill 43, George JO; Gram 40, Hansen 9; Campbell 32, Kerrigan 5, Erjckson 12; Biggs 24, Wood ,30; Crandall 28, Lackoy 26; Oxman 40. Applcgnto Grahnm 27, Slnnott 23; Olcott 32, Piorco 25; Hoff 33, Tou Voile 21; -Burnott 33, McCourt 32, Baud 39; Churchill 35, Ooorgo 13; Gram 29, Hanson 15; Campbell 29, Korrlgan 1, Erlckson 13; Biggs 34, Wood 16; Crandall 12; Lackoy 40; Oxman 39. Fair Graham 42, Slnnott 50; Olcott 61, Piorco 54; Hoff 59,, Tou Voile 39; Burnott 66, McCourt 03, Rand 76; Churchill 83, George 19; Gram 70, Hansen 21; Campbell 63, Kerrigan 4, Erlckson 20; Biggs 71, Wood 45; Crandall 27, Lackoy 81; Oxman 72. Nyssa Graham 47, Slnnott 38; Olcott 51, Piorco 42; Hoff 45, Tou Velio 35; Burnett 47, McCourt 38, Rand 05; Churchill 65, George 17; Oram 57 Hanson 23; Campbell 47, Korrlgan (Continued on last page) sH"- 'S S" ,-.m u, v.-,no!.,.-. .(ant! VstM&v -Ti-mVWtittmmimjLlMMimiiiia0tlam'lli Him ' -m.