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There are thr reaaoni why you should buy furniture mm ui: First
our ortmstita ar large, suability. choice that U sure to pleas. Hccood
you tan com and tha actual f omla, which la much mur alUfaelory than
printed deeciljH'mi, fr the most fnlthfu! dmrriiitifin acldnm brinct forrret
manlftl kstur of tha article. Thirdour price, quality tr quality and style
fur are lowest. Duu't taka our word for It, but coma and compare. Thla
Coat you nothing; It liaa saved other consliUrabl auma.
THIS OAK BUFFET, $12.75
A plain, well-miil style of wall arawmed and
kll't dried oak, finished waxed or dull golden oak.
Caaa la 42x22 Inches, Hm large doubla door cup
boa nl, door having raised piutels of aolld oak. liaa
large linen drawer In bottom and (wo top drawer,
ona biiijr llnad for silverware. Mat hsndMima bev
clod French plata m'rror, 32a 10 nrha, set In a naat
canopy top fraoia. . Kitted with caatera, luck and
oak knot. A neatly designed ami flnUhod buffet,
ona having quality ad alyle that you would not
expert at so low a prira aa I2.75.
Tha llluatratkMl huw correct outline of tlila Huffet, but cannot do It Jua
tk. Fries Include freight to your station. Will ba aent from factory at
rortland If desired at $11.00 f. o, b. IWtlaml, shipping weight 190 pounda.
THE DAVIS-EtASEE! CO,
Complete Furnisher of Home, Office. Ciiurchea, Sclioul.
I'tanoa, I'boiHigrapha, Music.
UVW Fellowa' Tampla) - WAI.I.A WALLA, WASH.
Jirnrrii
BREVITIES
Cloud milch
al Ihla office.
row for aala. lnUlra
Hide
price.
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Wood at train
Mr.
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Dr. Alfred F.Scmpert
Graduata ami RcgUtered
DENTIST
OFFICE novm
9 ,00 lo 12:00 A. M.
1:00 to 6.00 I. M.
WATTS UMM'.., upaialra
Nature's l;ood
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for hnnw ami cattle la tha grami that
I'rowa on meadow and hill. The next
t thing t awert, rh-stl, hny ami
feed that eomva from otir mill. When
?nu nee I roiie. gTin "i in" n"
r kecpii'fr your ltv lrk In floa fei
4it, .k for cmr alun and tha "d
thli for for 'your dumb ervni
aiore.1 In our bin. We hnndW Kleam
H.ilM ltrtrlJ, OaUaial What; Hah-d
llay, Mliiaiuna ami nirneii rw.
We'ra loral atranta Uw I'firork Klonr
and Ulatrhford al'-alf WU JiKMielWI. j
Homer I. Watts
Republican candidal for nomination aa
Uiatrict Attorney.
My platform: "To do my duly.") -
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Dreaemaklna and aewlng.
riorenra HMnner. Broad atreet.
A aon waa bom April II to Mr. and
Mra. Kilwaid Tui-aer ei meir
nea Wealon.
Weaton Hatha and Tailor Bhop will
meet all prUea. Hee ad. rr
Watch our window aln. 11. I Key-naud.
Tha Payne brothera lowt their Prince
linrae rrlday valued at l0 lla
drath breaking up an eaira iod
learn.
Weakly RulldcKeri Judge rita
Herald aaye If ha waa ever able to read
hla own aianature ha would know It
waa a forgery.
Tha ladlea of tha U. R. Mtoalon an.
nounre a rooked food nate" for tomor
row afternoon at the atora of tha
Weeton Mercantile Co.
Contractor 0. T. Gore of Walla Wal
la. aeaWed by Henry fcVhroeder of
thla city, to building a farm realdence
for Hoy Cannon near Athena.
The following republlcana have
filed for preclnrt committeemen at
Weeton: H. O. Baling. Hi A.
I'arnea. If: K. O. leMoaa. 17.
Mlaa CI rare Ollllam of Pilot Rock
haa entered the county treaauryahlp
race agalnat Oeorge Hradley aa a can
didate for the republican nomination.
A local teachera' Inatltute will be
held In -Pendleton April t tor tha
teachera of Pendleton. Hell. Athena.
Weaton and aurroundlng dlatrtcta.
"pedal Kaater eervlrea both morn
Ine end evening are announced for
next Hunday at tha MethodUit church.
Appropriate anthema will bo aung by
tha choir.
County Purveyor Bradley and View
era t-ute ttothrock and Mr. Htockmaa.
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the auditorium thla IKrldavJ evening 'r
pruml.ee lo prove of mu h mora than i
ordinary Intereat ana merit. Tha pho
nographic concert Ilia folk dancea In
roelume, the violin "recital and the
farce make up m varied and diverting
program that tha people of Weaton
and vicinity will aaeuredly find lo
their liking. The e hoot haa been for
aate In enllellng tha aaalatan f'
Un Alfred beraeron. s vloilnlet of
are allalnmrnte who will contribute
pnrt three of the program. The all
folk dencee presented under the di
rection of Mlaa Cogawell will provide a
form of entertainment both unuaual
and pleasing, and a variety of hlgh
claee recorda are available for the
a hool't new phonograph. Thoae who
attend will not ba disappointed.
The farm realdence on tha Blomgren
ranrh In the foolhllla east of town, oc.,
cupled by Mr. and Mra. PI. O. Ulom-1
gren, waa destroyed by fire Sunday 1
morning. The Blomarena and their
gueet, Mra. W. R. Affleck of Oroflno.
Idaho, slater of Mrs. Blomgren, suc
ceeded In saving nearly all of their
household gooda and furniture, bu!
the houae Itself waa burned to tb
ground. A telephone call brought
number of people from Iowa In auto
mohllea, and with their aid "bucket
brigade' waa hastily put' In aervlre
which saved tha barn and all ol the
other outbuildings. Tha Blomgrena
have put up a -tent for temporary
shelter until their aprlng work la fin
ished. The loss Is eetlmated at f 1100,
partly coverd by I7CI Insurance.
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C. C. Mi Ken n of Colfax, discharged
aa deputy atate grain Inspector on
February It begsn suit at'Tacoma for
lin.OOO damsgea agalnat ft. D. Jarboe,
atala grain Inapector. Mr. McKenna
asks for 110.000 becauss Mr. Jsrbos
la s timed to hava written In a letter
discharged for Insubordination and
unastlnartory service." The other
S t o.ooo s sought on a. report filed
with the Public Service Commission
charging Inefficiency, which McKenna
says lost him his poslton at Pasco as
Inspector for BsJfour. Guthrie A Co.
Mr. MrKenna was formerly railway
agent at Weston. . He alio enlisted
Ith a Weston squad for service hi
tho Philippines during the Spanish
war. .-
Tha Sth birthday or Mrs. R. Lieu
alien, ona of Wretim's pioneer, waa
commemorated April 14th with a
were here thla week. Inspecting the very pleasant surprise party at the
proposed change In the gran oi me
Pine creek road.
Frank Saling
Republican candidate for nominnllon aa
County Clerk
.Subject to tha will of the electors at
tl.a Primary Election May 19, 1916.
(Adv.) Prrkknt iNouMttr.NT.
D. R. WOOD the Feed Man
DR. W. G. HUGHES
Dentist
UMic In tho Klnm Itulhllntf. Milton
lluiira. H lo VI ami 1 lo 3
Bufe Prulacher la hers from Wasco,
Oregon, for a visit with his parents
and friends- He still bears the mrka
of the big garage fire at Waaco. which
so nearly cremated him.
William MarKenlre and It A.
Rarnes motored Tuesday to Milton,
r-reewater and Walla Walla, where
Mr. Pamre looked after the publicity
end of the Pioneer" reunion.
Mr. and Mrs ! T. OVHarra, have
returned from Spokane, where they
had a dellxhtful visit aa guests of Mr.
and Mrs. I.ham Imvla. Lester reports
that he found H almost Impossible to
spend any Weston money.
J. ir. Price Is now manager of the
Ven ball team, having accepted
election to that office by the player.
He aucceeda r. CI. Lucas, who reelgned
because of the frequent absences from
town necessitated by his business. ,
Po mellow" Is ths soil In Weston
fields, especially tn the draws, that a
rouble of 81m Cullcy" mules ssna
Lleuallen residence on East Main
atreet. Novelty waa lent to tho affair
by tha appearance of an amiable ghost
to share In tha festivities. A good,
sociable time waa enjoyed, followed
i by refreshments. Those present were
Mr. and Mrs. i. S. Harris. Mr. and
Mra. jr. W. Porter. Mr. and Mra. E. M,
Smith. Mr. and Mrs. 8. A. Barnes, Mr.
and Mra. W. E. Drtskell. Rev. and
Mra. N. 0. Wood. sirs. Richard Beam
er and Naomi Reamer. Mra. George
sowers and Evallns Sowers.
The Milton and Weston second
teama clashed again on the local dla
mond last Faturdsy, and tha visitors
turned the tables on our home-town
hopefuls, who were defeated eight to
seven, after fourteen innings of di
verting bssebaJI. R. Oould and V.
Lundell pitched for the locale, and
were barkstoppedl by R. Smith and
Klllsore. Both teama were on their
mettle throughout, wnd Weaton fans
who climbed tha hill to watch the con.
tat were well repaid for their trcu-
ble.
United Slate Senator Theodore Bur-
Ion of Ohio, candidate for the repub
(Iran nomination for president of the
at 18 cents or better
Our carload of McCormick and other machinery
just in. .
You should see the New Dutchman and John
Deere plows. They show The. Way. All three bot
toms on the one fasten directly on the one big axle
She is right and she does the business.
Fairbanks Morse engines, 1 and 1-2 H. P., for
$35.00 and the freight.
Weber, Winona and Deere wagons. ;
J. I. Case threshers; Edison, Victrola and Columbia phonographs.
Salmon egg bait,-the finest assortment of fishing tackle and we will
start you for the creek right from our door.
Mrs, Hetty Power
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nrlv uo to their ears In a corner oflt'nlted States, will be In Pendleton
the Duncan eighty south of town the j Saturday, April Zld. and will apeak at
other day. They had to be yanked out
with log chain.
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It is impossible to make old shoes look like
new ones; they simply won't do it that's all.
We know you will need a new
pair, and have selected the best
stock possible that we might bet
ter please you. Come we want
your trade and will do all in our
power to merit it. When you buy
shoes from us yoirtry them on and
keep on trying until you find the
last that is comfortable. We will
put our knowledge of shoes and our experience in fit
ting at your disposal.
Men's good strong work shoe at only $1.79
Men's heavy tan or black bluchers, A real shoe, at... ...... ......... 3.50
Men's tan or black English, very dressy,... .........;V . ........... 4.00
Dr. Reed's cushion sole, famous for comfort..... 5.00
Men's black or tan vici kid, button or lace 3.69
Men's white rubber sole oxfords, tan only.................................'........... 3.75
A very pretty assortment
of white shoes and oxfords for
ladies and children in the want
ed styles. The Emma Lou,
Mary Janes, Veranda, Oxfords
and other designs.
Mod
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erceiitie
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an open air meeting to be held In the
Happy Canyon pavilion at two o'clock
In the afternoon. Thla meeting is held
under the auspice of the Young
Men and Toung Women a Republican
Club. Senator Burton la prominent
figure In national politics and is one
' the big men of the United States.
The report cornea to Weaton from
Brant. Alberta, of tho death there last
Friday of Mra. W,' L Fletcher, ahort
!y after her return home from a visit,
accompanied by her husband, with
old-time friends and neighbors In I'm.
stills county. The newa will bo re
ceived with sorrow by tha many
friends of. Mrs. Fletcher throughout
the Weston neighborhood. She was
about (4 year old, and la survived by
her ttusband, two aon and two daugh
ters. ..
tin. K. D. Wood and daughters left
yesterday for Redmond, Oregon.
where they will reside on the ranch
during the summer. Mr. Wood and
aon Joe are the only member of the
family remaining at Weston. By way
of farewell, an enjoyable surprise
party waa given Mrs. Wood Tuesday
evening, with more than fifty friend
and neighbors present. After a pleas
ant social hour t the residence, re
freshment were served in the base
ment of the Methodist church.
While chasing a fly ball the other
day, Jlmmle Read one of Weston's
future Eddie Collinses ran head first
Into a barbed wire ' fence. Tho left
side of hla head, behind the eye, was
gashed to the bone, and required some
rather nifty stltchlnx on the part of
Doctor Smith. It la nevertheless use
less to caution Jlmmle to look where
he la going when after fly. He can
not see upward and frontward at the
same time.
Sheriff T. D. Taylor and Assessor
C. P. Strain, democratic officials at
the court houae, have filed for re
nomination. Neither will have oppo
sition at the primaries, as each la
backed by an excellent record. Their
republican opponents at the general
election will be H. M. Allen of Hold
man for sheriff, and J. A. Teager of
Pilot Rock for assessor.
D. H. Eaton, local cobbler and
baker, left town last Friday and has
not since put In an appearance. His
wife and nephew . -remain behind In
somewhat needy circumstances, and a
few obligations were unpaid. Eaton's
fade-away" la ascribed to discour
agement over his Inability to make
ends meet after working hard to place
hla small affairs on a profitable basis.
Mrs. Edward Anderson and daugh
ter Thelma have gone to Chicago for
an extended visit with relatives. While
there Miss Anderson will submit to an
operation for the relief of the disa
bility occasioned ' by the serious acci
dent which befell her last fall.
' Eddie Beathe, who once "set type
' on the Weston Leader, la seeing a bit
of the world In his new occupation.
I that of oiler In a marine engine room.
I He ia now en route for Russia, having
I lately sailed from' Vancouver. B. C
on the steamer Silver Dollar.
I J. S. Lleuallen has filed for renom
llnatlon on tho democratic ticket as
; Justice of the peace for Weston. As
i'S'iuire Joe Is developing Into quite an
efficient magistrate, . his re-election
without opposition I probable.
House for rent.
Singer sewing" machine at 7.00.
K. Zehm.
The little ilaujftner of Mr. and Jlrs.
Walter Webb is ill with tonsilitis.
l I. Norma Smith arrived Sunday
from W alla Walla for a several weeks'
vacation visit at home.
Mr. Z. C Price 1 lmnroinr In
health, and was able yesterday to leave
her sick bed for an arm chair.
St r red from my pas'ore, one two-resr-otd
tale red bull. If aeen, please
notify I. C. Hopkin. Weston. Or. j
fadles' and gents' suit pressed. Ste:
cleaned sml pressed, l.0. Pressery
on corner opn. City feed mill. (Adv.)
Mr. and Mr. Ed. Mitchell, restdinjr!
on the lteed and Uawley uplands, are
the parent of a baby boy, born last
Tuesday.
F. J. Alex Mayer, insurance adjust
er, wa her frum Portland yesterday
and satisfiiciorilp adjusted the Blotn-
g-reo loss.
Mv two cara will start from the City
drug store at 5:30 each evening. Thnrs-
... M.i.mlav for "Tim
Kirth of Nation," ml Pendleton. A.
M. Hoyden.
Mr. and Mrs. J. F. Robinson and
Mr. and Mr. C. C. Whiteman of Pen
dleton, motored to Weston Sunday
evening and attended service at the
Episcopal church. They brought Bish
op Paddock, who conducted the serv
ice. It is expected that 1000 head of reg
istered Hotstein cattle will be shipped
into Stanfield. thl county, by the end
of the present summer. Attracted by
cheap alfalfa, a large number of
Washington dairymen intend locating
at Stanfield, and will bring their Hol
tein herds.
The following- Weston pupils quali
fied for the finals in the county spell
ing contest, which will be held at Pen
dleton April 28: Fourth grade, Ar-
lonlne Kobinson: tmn route, r.mma
Thoeny: sixth grade, Harvey Lundell.
Marvin Keen; sevenin graoe, nnoa
Mcliae, Kuby Hall; eighth grade,
Nell Graham. ;
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SPRING CANYON COAL The coal that make the white heat
A good supply constanly on hand.
LEHIGH PORTLAND CEMENT alwy in stock. .
RED CEDAR FENCE POSTS from Puget Sound in any quantity.
They are well tarred, or wo will sell you the tar to tar your
old posts. , ' ' "
A-l RED FIR and TAMARACK WOOD from KameU; 16-inch, 12
inch and 4-foot length.
WESTON BRICKYARD
Mltoa Club Ladies Entertained.
Mr. F. D. Watts was hostess last
week for the Saturday Afternoon Club.
It was the club' "Reciprocity Day,"
and the local ladle had as their guesta
some Z0 members of the Milton Civic
Improvement Club, who motored over
for the occasion. Quite an elaborate
affair waa arranged for, their enter
tainment. The house waa most artis
tically decorated It club color, many
bowl of carnattona adorning the par
lors, with a pleasing background of
dainty ferns. The program consisted
of a piano solo by Mrs. J. Wurser, a
paper on "Pure Food Laws" by Mrs.
J. F. Slover, a vocal solo by Mrs. E.
M. Smith, a piano selection oy mra.
R. Proudflt, a paper on Immigration
by Mrs. Minnie Walker, and a small
group of song by Mrs. Geo, B. Car
mlehael. The ladles found much
amusement lit selecting their partner
for luncheon by matching quotations.
A most delectable three-course lunch
eon was served, the dainty favor be
ing given In pink and white, the club
color. Altogether Mrs, Watts re
ceived about fifty ladies. The after
noon waa one of the pleaaantest the
club has enjoyed this season..
What
is Patriotism?
Devotion to our Government.
Love for our State.
Loyalty to our home town.
WHO IS PATRIOTIC?
DMo
deals in
Rags, big and little
Linoleum
Wall Paper
Chairs
Tables
Beds, Springs
Mattresses
Kitchen Cabinets, &c.
Eggs for Hatching.
Brown leghorns, extra good strain,
at SO cent per setting.
CHRIS THOENT.
HOMER I. WATTS
Attorney-at-Law
Practice In all State and Federal
Courts.
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D. SWIFT & GO.
STENT LAWYERS.
303 Ssvsnth St, Wahin(iotl, D.C
Let us as citizens of Weston be truly patriotic -love
our homes and patronize home tradesmen.
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