BftTirr to rtrnrrois A aamnle of ......... - 4 ' ... , , . . B UTTER WRAPS Furnished and Printed at the Leader office or Sixty (minimum).. $0 90 One hundred.... 1 20 Two hundred 1 75 Each additional hundred r... 0 45 Terms, CASH ONLY. in tha County Court f tha StaU Oregon for Umatilla County. In tha Mttr of tha EataUof Martha A. Kead, CRHt, Notice ia hrvly givtm to the crwt itora that tho abova entitled Court hai amxiintetl the-umloraigitwl. a.lnilnis trator of th estate of Martha A. Head. durtaniHl. All persona havltiir claims against saM eatata ara notinttl to jireiwnt thorn to ni at Athena, Or or to my attorney, Homer I. Waits, at his otHro in Athena. Oregon, duly ventled an hy law rtHuiret, I ha same to he piwont.il within aix month from tho data of lh tiint ubliratioii of this notice. Dated at Weston, Oregon, thia 27th day of September, J ' W. O. RKAD. Administrator. BREVITIES 1 .field corn raised on UIUC Dim 1 rK!2XFD Frank Snlder'a ranch here in town " ' ja leaning against the front wall of hla blacksmith shop and the atalk reaches up to a height of twelve feetand eight inches. This corn To The Public: SAYS LOYALTY COMMITTEE . . sat a urn itlHntauf hv r ran It I10VK. WflO Eldon King left Saturday for WCM ftftPrWBrj too busy to culti Corvallia, to attend the Oregon va anj grrw n ground aa hard Agricultural College. M a lHnl u hag thr n.fllMH and Mra. J. E,SUnfleld returned Sat- beautiful name of "Woody Hutch urday from Pendleton, where she er" corn, thia numnker Mng due wiw the guest of Mrs. Will Wyrick. to the fact that streaks of enaan. guiiutt rei aiHar on tne ears. Charley lrlce intends to plant likewise George Winn. The leader will not go an far a to :XK":"X"K Harr IL Jl 1 I JL 1 H A1LI K-Jl -JUl fwi V ..u. Joe Hodgxon has returned to an .....i.tvi hiiuu frttni hi Montana r.m. hi fnniltu havinir mtne til I .a n,' - . V .T..":. lioader will not go an I rosse ior a lew oaya isu. . . hlu)1.ur ,u , i,., ir(.ni..IIM. Ira Charlton, who lived in Wea- arv'looklng for a kind of corn that ton when a boy and ia rvmemhered will grow without cultivation. -".af'.SSit The 80th birthday anniversary ""V " of Mrs. Margaret Lieuallen was Ilarringtin, wash. ,i.,i....t with a family dinner lly Aahworth was down town fmrty Octotier 1st at her home. The Central . Loyalty Committee of the Umatilla County Patriotic Service League fcela obligated by iU duty to publish to the county Its Judgment that Hans Pahl of Pendleton ia shirking his obliga tions and reHiiihilitics aaa ritixen of the United States. Thia verdict has been reached only after a care ful consideration of the facta and only after Mr. Pnhl had lieen per mitted to make a statement in his own behalf. Mr. Pahl is a native of Germany, lie came to America at the age of 17 to "seek lietter oiMirtuniliea,M as he expressed it. He admitted he had found them. Hy hiaown X X X ? X f ? X A-sday, accomiianied by his moth- Aside from the honor guent there statement he now owns appro!- or the firt time r nee his ong were nreaent J. I'. IJeual en and matrty one thutisnna acres n tana We offer a most complete showing of children's coats nice, warm, serviceable garments in all the . wanted new styles. Some are high waist, others are I military models. Many are trimmed with plush or X fur, big collars and pockets. The materials are velour, broadcloth, cheviot, velvet and plush; shades in brown, green, navy and black; sizes from two to fourteen years. Most of them are full lined. Prices range from $3.98 to $25.00. X T T T T X A new shipment of CORSETS just received, comprising the latest models, very attractive, in front or back lace. Priced $1.98 to $5.00. We are just in receipt of a shipment of ladies' skirts, both wool and silk, that will please the most exacting. Direct from the style centers, the newest designs, merchandise made from suitable material for either dress or service. Ask to see them. Priced at $5.00 to $12.50 each. !art Scbaffner illness with inflammatory and artic ular rheumatism. Hilly says himself that he ia now "fine and dandy." ' Peter Ennis, the father of Mrs. J. E. Jones of this city, was killed in a recent automobile accident near his home In southern Iowa. The car In which he was riding was struck by a locomotive at a rail road crowing. The well at the head of the wat erworks system was cleaned out Monday by Superintendent Dupuis and Councilman Marvin Price. About two tons of mud and silt was shoveled out by these industri ous officials, and is supposed to have had not a little to do with Wes ton's, water scarcity. Mr. and Mrs. M. J. NorDean have gone to Spokane, where sev eral of their children reside, to make their home. They were ac companied by their son, A I Nor Dean of Athena, and his wife, who will go on a farm about 30 miles north of Spokane. Al shipped a car of stock and household goods. A heavy rain fell Sunday in the mountains, descending almost in sheets in the neighborhood of Tam- A arack church. Those who were X caught out in it say that It was the I fiercest deluge they have encoun- CP J mmm mnnnfalil avrutfl. icrcu III jrvswo v iiiwusi r-. i-nce. A lighter rain fell In the lowlands, and had the welcome effect of increasing Weston's water supply. Mr. and Mrs. A. L. Douglas were in wesion una wees, viaiiing family of and he estimated it to be worth 175,000. In addition he admitted he owns probably $15000 worth of personal projierty. The committee believes this Is an extremely con servative estimate. He owe $12, 000, according to his statement, $1000 of which he expects to ay off 'In a few weeks. His own fig ures place his net financial worth at approximately $70,000. All this he admitted he had made in America. When war was de clared by thia country ho owed $.10,000, he stated. Hy his own ad missions he has in a little more than a year reduced his Indebted ness $18,000. The greater part of this waa war profits' from wheat and other farm produce. a rax and Hcraft SUITS FOR AEN "BEST EVER" . SUITS FOR BOYS and YOUNG MEN family. John Ceias and Adams and Mrs. Sarah McDougal A box of fine eara was sent by Mrs. J. Nunamaker of Hood River as a birthday gift, Mrs. Lieuallen came to Weston as early as WM, lefre a single house had been built on the town'a present site. Frnnk Creer is now an authority on automobile law, having ixisted himself since his recent experience with officers across the line. Ist others suffer likewise in dignity and pocket book, he gives warning that the "License Applied For" sign will go neither in Oregon nor Washington. The Oregon law re quires license tags both in front of and behind the car, where they can a . i i i . . oe p.-ini, an, p- djd ot ,U08Cril)e Hey Winn, represented by Homer the First Liberty Loan. He did 1. WatU as attorney, has brought not subscribe to the Second Liberty action against Moses Taylor to re lxmn. In the Third Liberty Loan cover $3552. He claims that in Au- he was rated for $3000 and sub gust, 1917. he bought from Taylor cribed for $2000. Despite the a tract of land which was under fact that the Fourth Liberty Loan lease to Marion Hanscll; that in. j4 iwice the size-of the Third, the October, 1917, Hansell paid lease rating committee fixed his quota at money to Taylor which the defend- onIy $2500, He subscribed for $500. His other war eubscriptione amount to a $25 donation' to the Red Cross and the purchase of about $100 of War Savings Stamps. Following his $500 subscription the rating committee reconsidered his rating and adjudged it fair and equitable In the extreme. Mr. Pahl's reason for not buying more bonds was summed up in a state ment that he could nut afford it and would have to borrow the money. It was explained that, even though ne oorrowea me iuii ant has since refused to turn over to plaintiff. James Johnson, who Jived in the Weston country monrthan 40 years ago, was here this week, accompan ied by Mrs. Johnson. They are guests of the James Nelsons of Athena. Mr. Johnson who was known as "Jimmie" in pioneer days, found a few old-time friends to welcome him. He is now a res ident on the Little Wciser in Idaho. Joe Wuner writes from the Pu m Z ... Mr. rkiuirlaa has Sound metropolis that Seattle amoun. t would cost him but ap. become a firm beleiver in Morrow ?rc humdinger. There seems prt,ximtely $80 a year to carry it count possibilities, his wheat having to be no speed limit -everybody small part of his war profit, made alittle better than fifteen going as fast as they can and slow. Mr Pah, rcfus(K, to subscribe bushels, even in the poor season this dwn. " whn y" V ' ? according to his rating and H cj.l.l hi eron at 12.13 ciinn.i uirj wumui uhuukii. adopted a uenant auituue. tie iic- Mu .iU ti. havfin mr. n mm. urr suihs I nor f , pri citj tJosrrici n DdluSMf 4 Unit ; MIL.1LIMERY Wc always have a display of choicest TRIMMED HATS direct from the best makers, and beautiful creations they are. The pretty picture hat, the handsome tailored effects as well as modest service hats all for your inspection. ' , We invite you to -this department and assure you it wiil be a pleasure to show you this merchandise. ? y ? t ? T t ? I ... . u...i,..i ii .i. i hBv in Mr. and Mrs. Wurzer are J0 acres for next year's harvest. to Lndi, Cal.r.. for he winter- nun , Uiring over the Pacific highway. D. A. Pell, who went into the army with John Shick, Jim Ha- Pinkcrton. bnidcr and worth, Forrest Zerba and Herbert rittman were out again Sunday af Clark of Athena, is recovering tef bear, ih the neighborhHKl of the from pneumonia at the Huk Kngilhh cabin. The fact that Meade hospital, after being deliri- these hunters bold returned empty ous for six days and nights. He handed .s proof conclusive in the says in a letter to the folks that fV' of the Leader man, that he the Athena bunrh are in fine fettle bw f-ibe must have gotten wind and just a-rarin' to go across. They of their intention and deeamped. had considerable training at The D. R. Wood is reHrtcd to have Presidio before being sent to Camp traded his interest in Prospect farm Meade. and outfit for 812 acres of im- The following city ticket was proved land in southern Idaho. nominated at Monday evening s i ne i roepecx s new owner is a ior primary, to be voted upon at the mer county commissioner of Frank- ity election November 5: Mayor, wun.gr, .i....isw.., a..u....... M. Banister; councilmen lour " rajicneiiw years, trank fcmder, Merman uooa- Bertha Blancett, tiding the lew- win, R. G. Saling; councilmen two f8 Btring, and Donna Card, riding years, Marvin trice, t. Rogers, Frank Price; recorder, J. W. Por ter; treasurer, S. A. Barnes. This slate was quietly put through with out opposition, . even though no slurb fund was in open evidence. It was not until after his re-nomination that Mayor Banister Bet up the cigars. His Weston friends were much Y ''saddened by news of the death inurauuy i vau.i .wm.ivi nied the rlirht of any committee to indicate to him what he should buy. He expressed the opinion that individuals should be permitted to sulscribe as they pleased. In the First and Second Loans when no ratings were attempted he sub scribed nothing. Mr. Pahl expressed a willingness to compromise by taking an addi tional $1000. Admitting his right to take this amount if he chooses, the committee, feeling that his rat ing was just, refused to accept such an additional subscription as a fulfillment of his duty. His attitude and actions in this matter,, in view of the privileges and prosperity which have been hia under the protection of this gov ernment do not square with 100 percent Americanism, and the Loy-. alty Committee, composed of sev- I I I I y i t y y ? t M4$M;; Md thr new equipment the Drumheller string, were ruled enteen representative citizens, feels off the track at the state fair in justified in proclaiming him to his Salem for alleged faking in the la- neighbors as one who has been dies' relay race. The track pacing tried in the scales of patriotism record was broken by Captain Mac, and found lacking. Moreover, the with a mark of 2:05. t ? f ? ? ? ? f t t ? f f ? ? ? ? ? T J t committee is not disposed to con sider the matter settled with this public announcement. ' CENTRAL LOYALTY COM " 'MITTEE UMATILLA COUNTY PATRIOTIC SERVICE LEAGUE. w Another Pioneer Summoned Ransom Lieuallen, an honored French ClasS Honors a Member . Mrs. Lillian Frederick's Senior French Class waa charmingly 'en tertained at the home of Mrs. Ralph nia.iH still, from nleurisv following G. Saling last Thursday afternoon, Spanish influenza. Mr. Still was when the birthday anniversary of 9 vm. iIH and Is survived bv a Mrs. Herman Goodwin was fitting- widow, formerly Miss Ida Stubble- ly celebrated. Several choice Vic- pioneer of Weston, died of heart field, whom he married two years trola selections and literary num- failure Friday afternoon in the office ago. Mrs. Still is in Seattle. Mr. bers contributed by Metames uf ng bIack8mfth Bnop The 6tor Still was engaged in farming near fredericks, Williams and Saling of his life appears elsewhere in thia Milton when he enlisted in the added to the pleasure of the after- paper Tankfr corps. He was among the noon. At the close of the study Funeral services were hld Sun- most -popular graduates of the period delicious refreshments, were day t the Methodist church, which Eastern Oregon Normal at Weston, wrved by the hostess, assisted by coujd not contain the many friends His body will be brought home Mrs. J. H. Wil Mams., A large wnfll Bttended. The pastor, Rev. for burial. b rthday cake,- with i lighted can- g E Powel, pajd" feeing and elc w r p'kw 'h..hl.M 7!?. Bn 'Vf C'.vf elt.ure f tribute to the worth of the . W SftJSli .m Sd i ihe dlntily appointed tea-Uble. A 2eparted burlgl rviceswere electric motor harnessed up and In foaat affording great pleasure was ;jj w w..f ta. m given to the honoree by Mrs. J. H. rs I O O F orjeration at the plant of the Wes ton Mining io., wnicn wm nuw uri Williams, and the aiternoon was able to run without quite so much one jong tyue remembered by the voclferousness, as it were. With f0wing class members: Mrs. the motor and the gas engine to- Lillian Fredericks, Mrs. J. II. Wil gethcr, he will be able to run every iiam. Mrs. Robert Proudfit, Mrs. piece of machinery In the mill at R, G. Saling, Mrs. Mary C. McNee ZlA M ine Ban re vimc, btoiu ana mrs. n. uooawin Mr. Lieuallen is survived by hla widow and four children, who are J. S. Lieuallen of Rieth, Oregon; J. A. Lieuallen of Walla Walla, Wash.; C. W. Lieuallen of Auburn, Wash., J. H. Padberg of Hepp quire. As a general thing, how. ever, the motor only will be used. The Weston mill haa been com- Weston was the second Umatilla niMolv modernized by Manager county town over the top with its Robbins, with the addition of , thia Fourth Liberty Loan subscription, tttux using iiikv yiace. ner, Oregon. W. E. Lytle writes from Midvale, Idaho, that crops were pretty slim in his section. The Lytles had 250 teres in wheat, but only cut 117.