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About The Weston leader. (Weston, Umatilla County, Or.) 189?-1946 | View Entire Issue (Nov. 21, 1919)
BREVITIES Notice to Subscribers If thia notie it marked it aitfnt- flea that your uhacripUon expire A Dec. 1. 1919. W would most jl it. i... T w Imrnni. brother of xr p pJuHUL hs located In Walla $2.00: aix months, Walla for th practk of Mi profos- months. 60 cvnta, alon. , Albert Gould sold 100 choice Weston Mountain potato to Milton dealer, receiving 13-00 per Mck therefor. gratefully appreciate your prompt X renewal. x Subscription rate by the year, V diacon X s J 1.00; three The Leader ia invariably sack of tinued at expiration. Spud Growers to Meet More and bettor iuU are wanted Mr. and Mr. John Mayberry have from the Weston mounUin district, left the Rayborn ranch on Weston already celebrated far and wide for mountain and will apond the winter the excellence of it product. To month! in town, thi. end two Farm Bureau mwtitwi will bo new next ween one i X Ull , , . R.yborn' on We- T Lewiston, Mano, lor a poamon - w,.-.h. O timekeeper on action construction tr lZtl I work at that point. .... u... n A. Undlord Froomo announces that lnoUlUin th pri.K-ip,! ,ubjecU that A Hriviiic. Nw V'r and Christ- ... . ,lisolls4od T dinner will be served at St. . ui.dardUation. ced t ... aa A Monday, Nov. 24, to Saturday, PJov. 23 certification and the development of a seed potato crowing community The necessity for alfalfa or a continuous eron production of feed Thank mat Nichols Hotel, Athena. Smallpox of the prevailinir mild type haa appeared in the household of W. M. Davis, Mr. Pavis being the other igumca in patient. The Davis residence is un- 1)inK rotation, der quarantine. 3, Increased . Mrs. J. H. William and Mis for livestock. Frank Harris Davis wvre in Pcndle- 4. Eradication of "dogbane, ton Wednesday attending a meeting 5. The most profitable grain of the Daughter of the American eties for the mountain. Revolution. . In Weston, where the meeting will George Blomgren, who is attending be held at Memorial hall, any of the Oregon Agricultural College, has above questions may be discussed, been elected a member of Sigma Chi but the chief questions to be taken fraternity, and is now residing at up wui reiaie 10 wnc i...... the "fret" house of that rganiza- X X ? van- t tion. Zona Catherine Price, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. Claude Price, cele brated her first birthday last Satur day. Many beautiful gifts were re ceived by the future belle from her admiring friends and relatives. . From Claresholm, Alberta, Miss Hortense Baker writes that the weather is very severe. The coldest winter is being experienced in that part of Canada since 1914. Mis Ba ker plans to return to Weston in De cember. Crescent Chapter No. 47, Order of the Eastern Star, will entertain ? A 1. The growing of pure see!. 2. Fall vs. spring plowing. 3. Value of disking stubble. 4. Deep vs. shallow plowing. 5. Barley varieties. At both places the question .relat- O in to the factors limiting farmers sources of income will be worked out. This is not a lecture by the county agent says that official, Mr. Fred Bennion. He wants to know the problems of the farmers and to tec what the possibilities are of carrying on some demonstration work. He re quests them to make it a point to at tend. Farmers are asked to bring their wives to the mountain meeting, as Miss Harmon, the home demonstra- some Bushee Chapter of Pendleton at the Wm rooms in this citv Friday ev- tion aeent. wants to discuss ening, November 28. A most inter- matter with the women, esting session is anticipated, to be followed by a banquet abounding in gastronomic delights. A capacity house witnessed the moving picture entertainment given in Memorial hall last Saturday even ing. The Saturday Afternoon Club served coffee and sandwiches at thj conclusion of the silent drama and Ja $i),ai9 iJsaaA i WESTON SCHOOLS . Last week the High school mem bers welcomed a new set of Inter national Encyclopaedias. Two new pupils were enrolled this cleared 120 which will be applied to- week in the grades Pearl C'amren of ward furnishing the kitchen in the Athena and Ida Storey. halL The will of the late J. M. O'Harra, Weston pioneer, was filed Monday for probate. He leave hi entire es- tnf a tA his Tariff Mr. Marv T. O'- U.m . . Arin U, lifntim,. Week. AV MOT. ....... .I... , . . I The fourth grade is decorating in on attractive manner for Thanksgiv ing. The third and fifth grade are mak ing their Thanksgiving poster this ? t ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? t ? ? t x ? X t y t ? vided equally between his nine sons quarantined on account of the y and daughters. Two sons. Lestor smal0!t- 8 yid nu id Walter OUarra. are named ex- "g the vacancy in the first and sec- A ecutors. . . - eighth grade. An event of unusual importance is Esther and Jessie Davis are absent the Community Thanksgiving Mar- from school thi week on account of ket to be held Saturday afternoon and evening at Memorial hall. At tractive booths will offer for sale meats, vegetables, fruits, fancy gro ceries, cooked food, pantry supplies and fancy work. Proceeds will be applied to furnishing Community Han kitchen. Admission is free and everyone is cordially invited to at tend. The reorganized Pendleton Round Up band is practicing regularly un der the capable direction . of Profes sor A. W. Lundell, former leader of the Weston band. It consists of 26 men with three former Weston play ers constituting the trombone sec tion. These boys are Virgil Lun dell, Rulon and Kendall Smith. The band' will give a scries of both con certs and dances during the winter. The usual annual union Thanksgiv ing day service will be held this year in Weston, the evening of November 27. The Methodist church is the place of meeting, and Elder John Bonewitz of the Church of the Breth ren will give the sermon. There will be : special singing by the combined choirs of the local churches, and the customary offering will be taken to go into the local relief fund. smallpox in their home. Several of the High school boys are spending part of this week in digging potatoes. The girls arc practicing basket ball this week. There will be no school next week, because of Thanksgiving and the teachers' institute. Last Friday afternoon Chief of Po lice Avery and Councilman Wurzer constructed a board sidewalk about three feet wide to connect the terrace walk with the board walk in front of the brick dormitory. year's union service having been pre vented by the influenza epidemic, it is hoped to make this event doubly interesting. Swas-Te-Ka Campfire was enter tained at the home of Helen Rayborn on Normal Heights last Saturday af- Satnrday Afternoon Club Mrs. Joseph Wurzer dispensed de lightful hospitality the afternoon of November 15 when she entertained the Saturday Aftrnoon Club at her home. Tho Misses Hollenbeck, Lur line Brown and Frank Harris Davis were guests of the club at this meet ing. Twenty-two members respond ed to Roll Call. The business session was followed by a program of unu sual merit consisting of: Paper, The Trossack Mrs. E. O. DeMoss. Reading from Scott's Ladv of the L8 Lake Mrs. A. J. Mclntyre. Piano Solo Mrs. Joseph Wurzer. Paper, Glasgow Mr. R. Morrison. Mrs. .Morrison commented interest ingly upon the early life of her hus band in this famous city of Scotland, he being a native son thereof. Daintily appointed refreshments ternoon, all of the members being in were served by Mcsdame Van Win attendance. Homecraft honor were e anJ Pinkerton. awarded to Bertha Starmer, Alice The meeting scheduled for Novem Powell, Charlotte Hass, Helen Ray- he' 29 will be held at the home of born, Blanche Thorsen and Ailcen Mrs- w- s- Payne. Eagleton. During the closing hour light refreshments were served by Rev. Walter O'Harra delivered the the hostess. Tho girls will meet with sermon at the South Methodist Mrs. Rowland on Saturday afternoon Church last Sunday morning. A of thi week to perfect plans for large congregation was present to t ? ? ? t t f t y y y y y y. t T I J ? f y y t y f T t y i ? ? f y In order to make room for our mam moth stock of HOLIDAY GOODS now en route we are placinjf on special nale thousands of odds and ends from the season's selling. For the full week our store will be a carnival of bargains for your inspection. Many of the Roods are offered at less than the cost of manufacture, but we follow the rule of our store that all merchandise must move, so in spite of constantly ad vancinj; prices we offer rare bargains in choice merchandise for cush. Uelow are only a few: MEN'S AND BOYS' CLOTHING REDUCED X x x X X ? X TO CLOSE OUT ONE HUNDRED BOYS' and YOUNG MEN'S SUITS These are marked all out of reason in comparison to the present cost prices of these suits. All arc service able, well-made suits, mostly short pants, some lon, and a few young men's suits. These were bought some time ago and we offer them at less than the bare cost of the material; but they are to be closed out and this time the price will do it. There are scarcely any two alike and happy will be the bov fitted to one of these sturdy suits. Priced from $5.00 to $15.00. The same quality suits are selling the country over from $12.00 to $.0.H). It will pay you to look into these bargains. MEN'S WOOL SOX Through a very fortunate purchase we are able to olfer about twenty doz en men's natural wool cashmere sox. These are very serviceable as well as warm and comfortable. Usually sell ing at 75c, but for this special we put them out at only -13c the pair. 50 Pairs of HOYS' KNEE PANTS to Close Out at 19c the Pair A complete assortment of sizes from 7 to 15 years. Remarkable values, but they go at, the pair, 49e. MEN'S HATS $2.39 BIG SALE OF MEN'S HATS AT LESS THAN THE COST TO MANUFACTURE One hundred hats of the best quality. Because they are odds and ends an ' broken lines, we are selling these hats at this price. To replace this safre quality would cost-almost twice hat we are asking. But our motto i- to ket'p our stock full of crisp v.ow mer chandise and to make room for new goods; and to give you a real surprise we offer the entire lot for 2.39, your choice. REMARKABLE NEW ASSORTMENT of CHINA AND JAP WARE We are unpacking and placing on sale tables the most remarkable assort ment of China and Jap wear ever shown in Weston. Thousands of pieces tea sets, all manner of shaped novel ty assortments, sug and creamer sets in no end of variety; .chocolate sets, fern dishes, lerry sets, salad seta and many novelties not mentioned. These are suitable for holiday gifts and are on display, priced surprisingly low. COATS, SUITS, DRESSES, MILLINERY, LINENS, BLANKETS, ETC. ? LADIES' COATS ONE THIRD LESS WHY HESITATE NOW? We have left in our stock about 20 coats. These are the very choicest garments coats of soft and velvety woolens, the beautiful Silvertones, fur trimmed plushes and velours are among those presented in this magnifi cent offering. ALL CHILDREN'S COATS AT ONE- THIRD OFF A splendid assortment of heavy ker seys with big comfy collars; trimmed in belts and buttons; any little girl would be happy in one of these. Sizes 8 to 16 years. CHILDREN'S HOSE at 29c In spite of the constantly advancing prices, here is a real bargain a good, "(serviceable hose selling regularly for 40c, but for this week's special only 29c the pair. THANKSGIVING LINENS We cannot go into this detail further than to mention assortments of dainty fancy articles for your table; rich, snowy linens ; beautiful embroidered sets, cloth and napkin sets to.match for both round and square tables, both pure linen and heavy mercerized all arrayed for special sale this week at prices less than you had expected to pay. TOWELS AT 39c 25 dozen bath towels, full size, made from good quality terry cloth, worth regularly 45c, now 39c. MILLINERY for One-Half the For mer Price In all about three dozen trimmed hats that must be disposed of. Some of them have just been received. All are splendid style smart, dressy cre ations that will delight the wearer. They are on display and will be closed out. LADIES' SHOES AT $3.59 Shoes are constantly going up in price but we can still save you money on this assortment. All ladies' shoes, all good and serviceable; well made; some patent leathers, some heavy gun metal; most sizes; the whole lot, about 100 pairs only, while they last, $3.59. WOMEN'S' HOUSE DRESSES $1.00, $1.50, $1.65, $2.09, $3.00 and $5.75 . Dainty checks, stripes and floral pat terns, and daring plaids of unusually good ginghams and percales. Sleeves are full length or three-quarter, Necks V or round. Fancy collars and cuffs and large pockets trimmed with band ing, and touches of hand embroidery, make these extra size frocks dainty and feminine as well as practical. BLANKETS FOR BATHROBES Make your selection now while the stock is complete, for his or her Xmas bathrobe ; packed one in box, cords to match, $3.50 to $6.50. k 4 HEAVY COATINGS The real coating material so much in demand silvertones, kersey kittens' ears the new cloths for women's and children's coats; we have them, $3.50 to $8.00'yard, 54 inches. ? ? X ? ? ? 3 1 I X X ? ? X X r x t WESTOM MERCANTILE CO. X I X t T t to 1 held December 12. first sermon in the hohie town. 4M$MJ