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Society. 3rr Tff VOL. 8.1, XO.5. HEPPXER, OKEOOX, THURSDAY, .MAY 2, 1918. subscription; ijso per tear ml GAZETTE MES HEPPNER SCHOOLS CHOSEN 1). W. Boitnott, fsir Past Three Years at Head of Prairie Schools, to Huve Charge Here Other Teachers Selected. For the coming year, Prof. D. W. Boitnott, now o Prairie, Oregon, will have charge of the Heppner schools as superintendent. His election to this position was made at a meeting of the school board held on April 18th, ; the place has been accepted and contract signed at a salary of $1900. for the term, the same as is being paid the present year to Prof. H. H. Hoffman. Mr. Boltnott was in Heppner for a short time on Saturday, having driven over to Heppner the day be fore, and while here he met a num ber of our citizens and got somewhat of a llneout on the situation. He ex- 1 "1 ft. -, pects to return to Heppner for aj short time about the 20th of his month and will remain here tor a few days, completing arrangements for taking hold of the work at the opening of school In September, and then will go to Eugene to spend the Summer months In attendance at the summer school at the University of Oregon. Mr. Boltnott comes to Heppner highly recommended as a school man and teacher. During the past three years he has been at the head of the Prairie schools and has met with great success In placing the high Hchool there In a place among the best in the state. He impresses one us being very highly qualified for the place he seeks to till. Mr. Boltnott holds Pd. M degree from Oscaloosa College, Iowa, and the A. B. degree University of Oregon. Other teachers selected so far are Mrs. Blanche Watkins, primary, Miss Mamie Harper, second grade, Miss Mildred Cox, third and Miss Ruth 0. Charroine, fourth grade. Mid-Columbia Association of Congre gational Churches Meets at Lexington. A successful, though brief, session of the Mid-Columbia Association of Congregational churches and minis ters was held with the Congregation al church at Lexington on Tuesday afternoon and evening. Owing to the fact that the war and Y. M. C, A. work has taken away a number of the ministers from this district, the attendance was not so large as other wise would have been expected, and the session was correspondingly shortened. After a brief business session and partaking of the Lord's Supper by those present, a lunch was served to a happy crowd of people, young and old. The ladies who prepared the feast of good things need no reecom mendation as to their skill In the cul inary art. At the evening session, Mr. Gar rlnger of Lexington, Rev. Weldman of Condon, and Supt. A. J. Sullens of Portland took part on the pro gram. Kev. Weldman spoke on "TruthB That Need to be Emphasized These Trying Times," laying stress upon the fact that the truths that sustained the people In the past while facing a crisis in their national life, are the great truths that will sustain us at the present time the truths regarding God's righteousness, wisdom, power and love. Rev. Sul lens spoke with great power on the Bupreme place Christ and Hia Spirit in the reshaping of the Individual, national and world life. The session of the Association, while brief, was profitable and great ly enjoyed by all those who were privileged to attend, and this paper extends Its thanks to Pastor Jones of the Congregational churches of Lex ington and Iono for this roport. Local Man Has Six Nephews And Two Sons in Service. When George Notson of Hamburg Iowa left for the training camp last week, he made the sixth nephew of S. E. Notson of Heppner who is now enlisted in the service of the United States. Five of these nephews are from the Notson side of the family and one from the Nelson (Mrs. Not son's) side of the family. Mr. Not son's oldest son, Lee, is now crack ing the Hun somewhere in France, having enlisted early last summer with the 3rd Oregon. He has been in France for sometime. Another son, Edward, is stationed at Camp Cody and Is assisting in keeping peace on the Southern border. Edward was recently commissioned to the rank of corporal and Is the youngest officer in his company, being 18 years of age. Heppner Women Will Attend Seattle Red Cross Convention. Mrs. L. G. Herren and Mrs. R. V. Whitels will go as delegates from the Morrow County Chapter of the Red Cross to the big convention which will be held in Seattle May 6th to 11th inclusive. Both women are ex perienced In the work of surgical dressings and Mrs. Herren has had charge of that department of the lo cal Red Cross chapter since its or ganization in Heppner. Mrs. Karl Beach will go as a representative from the Lexington chapter. Dr. Allison Appointed Head of First Aid Work. Dr. H. T. Allison has been appoint ed head of the first aid work in Mor row county by the Morrow County Red Cross Chapter. Classes will soon be formed and will be of special interest to drafted men and those who contemplate enlisting in Red Cross work. Just where these clas ses will .be held, will be announced at a later date. BACK OF HOME GUARD The Morrow bounty Court stands solidly back of the Heppner Home Guard. .This was clearly shown this week when that body decided to ap propriate the sum of $700 for the purchase of uniforms for the Home Guard. The Home Guard is an organiza tion that stands for the protection of life and property, not only in Hepp ner, but all over Morrow county, and they are subject to a call to duty In any part of this county. Consequent ly they may be considered a Morrow county Institution in every sense of the word. The uniform which the Home Guard will adopt has not been fully decided upon yet, but it will probably be made of khaki. Many Hppm-rites To Pendleton Sun day. Many Heppner people took advan tage of the excellent weather last Sunday and motored over to Pendle ton. Among them were Mr. and Mrs. B. R. Patterson, Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Borg, Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Beymer, Mr. and Mrs. S. W. Spencer, Dr. and Mrs. A. D. McMurdo, Miss Lulu Ha ger, Mr. and Mrs. Albert Bowker, J. O. Hager and family and Mr. and Mrs. C. M. Sims, H. H. Hoffman, H. A. Duncan and W. A. Hayes. W. A. Hayes. Automobile Club Secretary Visits Heppner. W. S. Parks of Walla Walla, sec retary of the Trl-State Automobile Club, motored to Heppner Wednes day. Mr. 'Parks is of the opinion that many tourists will visit the Nor thwest this year and as time goes on the number Is bound to Increase, as the" road programs in most sections of Oregon, Wahington and Idaho will be worked out in a few more years. Oregon, Washington and British Col umbia have made appropriations to carry on the work of the Pacific Nor thwest Tourists Association and Frank Branch Riley is now In the East carrying on illustrated lectures telling of this great Northwest un ry, Its advantages to homeseeker and tourist. Mr. Parks says the result of Mr. Riley's work Is becoming evident already, as he is receiving many In quiries each day at his Walla Walla office concerning this country and the roads. Delivered Car In Washington. Henry Colin and Arthur McAtee left Wednesday morning' for The Dal les, where Mr. Colin roceived a Cole Eight car which he took over into Washington to deliver to a party there. E I Willow Lodge Xo. CB Observe Occa sion With Appropriate Pro gram Delegates Will Attend Grand Lodge Session. Willow Lodge No. 66, Independent Order of Odd Fellows observed the SDiii annrvcrsary or the founding of the order, with appropriate ceremon ies in their hall on Friday evening, April 27th. The program consisted of sing ing and recitations and an address by Dr. Ambrose H. Johnson of Port land. A piano selection by Miss Lois Hall was followed by a vocal duet by Miss Neva Chldsey and Del bert Clabough. Dr. Johnson spoke on the early his tory of the organization and subse quent development of Odd Fellow ship in Baltimore, Maryland, wher the order was founded. The first meeting resulted In not bringing out men enough to constitute a quorum and it was necessary to advertise In the paper. This brought out five, the organization was effected and In the next two weeks 18 new mem bers were initiated. From that time forward, the Odd Fellows lodge has steadily progressed, hav ing given last year the sum of $5 959,000 to charity. There are one or two Odd Fellow homes for the Aged In every state In the Union. At the conclusion of his address, Dr. Johnson touched on the situation in Germany, having traveled through that country himself, several years ago. Speaking of German atrocities Dr. Johnson related the following which happened to a family of three in Northern France: The Huns were being driven back in that section and came upon this family in their little borne. On one pretext or another, the husband was taken outside and bayoneted to the door, crucified, but not .killed outright. The mother fainted at this tight anil in the mean time her son was taken away by Ger man . soldiers. Upon gaining con ciousness, she asked for her boy and was told that she would find him a short distance down the road. She hastened down the road and soon came upon her son with a number of other youngsters, hanging from a tree. Frantically the mother tore her son from the German-made scaf fold and gradually brought him back to life by blowing her breath In his face. A German sentry standing near saw what she was doing. He went and brought some gasoline, poured It over the boy's clothes and set tire to it; the boy burning to death be fore the eyes of his mother. This sort qf tiling lias driven more than one woman to the mad house in Belgium and Northern France. At the conclusion of Dr. John son's address, an excellent supper was served by the Rehekahs, who are al ways on -the scene when anything in the e;it line is needed. After this there was an informal intercourse among members, visit ing members and guests, after which they began to leave for their homes, some having to go as far as Morgan, Hardman and lone. During the evening, F. N. Frye en tertained the audience with a cam ouflage solo. This is something en tirely new in the singing line and brought forth a round of applause. About 100 people participated In the observance of the 99th anniver sary of the order at Willow Lodge No. 66. A large number of Morrow county Odd Fellows and Rebekahs will go to Seaside on May 20 to attend the sessions of the grand lodge. Willow lodge will be represented by George McDuffee, W. E. Mikesell and Han son Hughes. Henry Clark and Ed Miller will go from lone, George Mil ler from Morgan, Harvey McAllister from Lexington and Hardman will also send a delegate. The local Re bekah lodge will be represented by Mrs. F. N. Frye and Mrs. Bert Hall. Guylo Shurte Enjoys Hospital Work. Dr. N. E. Winnard of this city re ceived a letter this week from Guyle Shurte, formerly of Heppner, who Is now stationed with the hospital corps at Vancouver Barracks. Mr. Shurte says he likes the work flue and Is looking forward to the time when he may see more active service somewhere in Europe. He was re cently promoted to a first class pri vate. E. N. Gouty, local merchant, left Monday for Portland where he will visit for a mouth or six weeks with relatives. Mr. Gonty Is .just recov ering from a severe Illness and is hoping a change of climate will prove beneficial lor a more rapid recovery. 000 FELLOWS 991 ANNIVERSAR IS I Life Crushed Out of George Hamil ton Last Sunday When Auto Turned Over on Him. George Hamilton of Heppner was killed last Sunday morning about ten o'clock in Butter Milk Canyon, near Rock creek, when the automo bile which he was driving turned over on him. At the time of the accident, Mr. Hamilton was on his way, in company with Mrs. Hamilton to visit at the home of Mrs. Hamilton's father, Har ry Perry. The car was Walter Rood's and a party of people consisting of Mr. and Mrs. Rood, Mr. and Mrs. Hamilton and Mrs. Raymond Thorn ton bad left .the Rood home on Hepp ner Flat earlier in the day to go to the George Perry ranch on Rock creek. All of the party stopped at the Perry home with the exception of Mr. and Mrs. .Hamilton. Mr. Hamilton had driven the car before, although he was not an experienced driver. They had proceeded about a mile up Butter Milk canyon, when going up a steep grade, Mr. Hamilton evi dently killed the engine and in at tempting to shift gears, went into re verse, as the reverse gear was found set after the accident. In some man ner both occupants were thrown out of the car, the car turning over and Mr. Hamilton being caught under neath. The rear of the car struck him across the chest and as it set tled) from all appearances, choked him to death. Immediately after the car had turned over, the unfortunate man looked up from his position under the auto and asked Mrs. Hamilton if she was hurt. She had been thrown clear of the car and escaped Injury. Sbe asked Mr. Hamilton if he was hurt and' he said that he wasn't but for her to hurry and get some help to: 1VV the car off 0f him as It was choking Kim. Mrs, Hamilton hurried to the Per ry ranch for help, but when help came It was too late, as her husband had died while she was gone. The body was brought to Heppner by Coroner M. L. Case and the fun eral was held from the Christian church on Tuesday afternoon, a large number of relatives and friends be ing present to pay their last respects to the departed. Rev. F. A. Andrews preached the funeral sermon. Inter ment was made in Masonic cemetery. George David Hamilton was born in Heppner, June 16, 1883. He was a son of David and Lily Hamilton, one of four children. His father died in 1902. His mother and two sisters were drowned in the Heppner flood. His brother Frank died about four years ago. He was married July 3, 1916. Ha leaves to mourn their loss, his widow, Marcraret A. Hamilton, his grand mother, Mrs. Emilie Howard, and uncle, Luther Hamilton and a few re latives who live elsewhere. He was aged 35 years, ten months and 12 days. The greater part of his life was spent in Morrow county and for the past several years had followed the profession of carpenter, being engaged in the work of build ing a new house for Mr. Rood at the time when death came. Sheepherder Dies At Loral Hospital. George Tyler, a Morrow county sheepherder about sixty years of age passed away at the Heppner Sanitar ium last Monday after suffering for sometime with pearesis. The body was shipped this morning to Red Bluff, Cal., where a brother resides. Ed Hunt Surprised on 50th Birthday. Last Saturday evening was the oc casion for a very happy surprise on Ed Hunt of Six Dollar canyon. Ed's many friends were afraid he might no realize that he had lived a half century so they gathered to remind him of that fact. 5 A genuine social good time was enjoyed by all. Bountiful refresh ments were served. About 2 a. m. the party dispersed, all agreeing that the occasion had been a most enjoy able one. It was a complete surprise to Mr. Hunt, which goes to prove that Mrs. Hunt is adept in th'e art of canoufiage. Gazette-Times Honor Roll. During the week ("has. M. Howe of lone and D. W. Boltnott of Prair ie City had their names added to the Gazette-Times roll of honor. Re newals were J. F. llartlesty, Morgan; D. B. Stalter, Austin, Ore.; W. W. Bechdolt, Hnrdman; J. B. Cannieh aol, W. D. Newlon and Andrew Kea ney, Lexington; Arthur Parker, Hep pner and Taul G. Balsiger, lone. HEPPNER IN KILLED IN ACCiDEN j Dick Johns Buys Half Interest In Universal Garage. Dick Johns, formerly in the em ploy of the Heppner Garage and more recently with Leo Hill in the Univer- I sal Garage, has purchased a half in- i terest in the Universal from Mr. Hill. I The new firm will continue as the i Universal Garage, Hill and Johns, j proprietors. Although the Universal Garage opened for business under unauspi cious circumstances, Mr. Hill has built up a trade that requires the undivided attention of two mechanics and a third man will probably be em ployed in the near future, if business continues to expand, as It has in the past. Lexington Red Cross Branch Holds Monthly Meeting. The Lexington branch of the Red Cross held their regular monthly business meeting April 30th at the home of Mrs. T. L. Dorman. A good ly amount of bills were presented and ordered paid. The ladies have plen ty of material to work on at the present time. . The branch has decided to Bend a delegate to the Northwestern conven tion to be held in Seattle, May 6-11, in order that more may be learned re garding Red Cross work. Plans have been made to have a register in the work room, so all la dles reporting for work can register their names. Inasmuch as the Lex ington branch has a large order to fill this mouth, they are urging full duty from every member. The Ed Browns Are Xicely Located In Their New Alberta Home. In a letter to The Gazette-Times from Mrs. Ed Brown, she says they are nicely located on their farm home near Grand Prairie, Alberta. All of them are quite pleased with their new home and she says, "you would n't know Edwin. He is feeling fine and enjoying lots of cream and milk." Best wishes are sent to all Heppner friends. . WHEAT MUST BE IN BY The question of flour for the fight ing men is assuming a more serious form. The French have cut the bread ration of their soldiers. Will the American people allow that to continue? Must our own boys have their bread ration shortened? In many parts of the country, peo ple who have a surplus of flour are turning it back to the dealers. A plan has been worked out for dealers to pay tiie current price, and report to the food administration. An equal amount of flour will then be released at some port for shipment. This is a patriotic movement, and It should be encouraged. Farmers who have a surplus of wheat on hand are required by the Federal Food Administration to sell the same by May 15. If this is not done, the wheat will be requisitioned. This indicates a serious condition, but it is absolutely necessary that the Government know how much wheat and flour are in existence at the middle of May. Thousands of people have already signed up pledges to eat no wheat un til after harvest. The food adminis trator of this State is asking the county chairman to mention this fact, and if here are any people who feel that they can do this, they may re port to the food administration offi cials. We are again reminded hat POTA TOES and PATRIOTISM are very closely related just now. The slo gan should be, "Eat all the potatoes you can, ni;d plant the balance." fc. E. NOTSON, County Chairman. The Federated Church Sunday School, 9:45 a. m. Communion Service, 11:00 a. m. Christian Endeavor, 7:00 p. m, Topic, "In Home and School." Leader, Norton Winnard. Junior Endeavor, Charles Notson. Regular evening service 8:00 p. m. H. A. NO YES, Pastor. Christian Church. Lord's Day, May 5, 1918. Bible School at 10 a. m. Morning Worship at 11 a. m. Sub ject: "The Evangelization of Ameri ca." An offering will be received for Home Mission work. C. E. meeting at 7 p. m. Preaching service at 8 p. m. Sub ject: "Parables of the Kingdom Judgment." Monday, 7:30 p. m., business meet ing of Adult Bible Class. I Tuesday 7:30 p. m., choir practice. Tuesday, S p. m., Teacher Training Class. j Thursday, S p. in., Mid-weok ser vice. F. A. ANDREWS, Minister, j IS E t Geranium Ilant Brings $502 at Auc tion Boys Are Given Rousing Farewell As They Leave ForTraining Camps lone Orchestra A new record has been hung up by the people of Heppner. Their generosity to the Red Cross on' for mer occasions has been the cause for comment over the state, but the lit tle stunt pulled last Saturday night at the Opera House surpasses all for mer efforts. Miss C. A. Gilliam, a patriotic Red Cross worker of this city donated a beautiful geranium plant to the local chapter. The officials believed they could raise seventy five or a hundred dollars on It by putting the plant up for sale at the farewell reception. Buv Red Cross officials had underestim ated the Bpirit of Heppner people. The plant was auctioned off by W. B. Barratt and the plan he adopted In recelvxing bids was unique and very successful. When all bids were in and cash counted, It was found that. the plant had brought in the sum of $502. Heppner's latest patriotic demon stration was marked with "pep" throughout and the boys in whose honor the affair was held, will un doubtedly long retain the memory of that night, what was said there and what was done there. S. E. Notson presided at the speak ing and C. L. Sweek, J. J. Handsak er and Rev. F. A. Andrews were in troduced. All of the speakers made stirring addresses and after they had concluded, Mr. Notson made a few remarks on behalf of the boys. The musical program was arranged by Miss Muriel Cason. Miss Zelma Engelman of lone sang "Just A Ba by's Prayer at Twilight." Little Dorothy Pattison sang "Somewhere in France Is Daddy" and responded to the encore with "He's Your Boy and My - Boy." Misa Margaret O'- v Rourke sang 'So Long Sammy" and "When Yankee Doodle Learns to Parle Voua Francais." By special request Miss O'Rourke also sang "What Kind of an American Are You." Chas. Chick was accompanist for Miss Engelman, Miss Cason for Miss Pattison and Mrs. C. L. Sweek for Miss O'Rourke The turkey raffle was held by N. A. Clark, who was assisted in the drawing by J. L. Wilkins. The tur keys were donated by Henry Gay of Rhea creek and brought the Red Cross $117. After the musical program, speak ing and auction sale, the lone orches tra consisting of Chas. Chick, Miss Swanson, H. M. Cummins and Roy Cochran furnished music for the dance. The orchestra paid all their expenses and would not accept a cent from the Red Cross. They have the thanks of the local organization for the splendid services rendered. The dance was in charge of Bert Stone and Jim Wilson and they turn ed over $54 as a result of two hours of dancing. The boys in whose honor the re ception was held were Roy E. Bebb, Ben Moore, Albert Crewdson, Loren Matteson, Everitt P. Ritchie, Fred erick W. Belgard, Robert Buschke, Glen McFerrin, Harry Snyder, Guy McFerrin, Green McCraw and Thos. R. Marlatt. Pendleton and Heppner Trap Men Met Last Sunday. Heppner and Pendleton trap shooters met in a tournament shoot at the Pendleton Gun Club grounds last Sunday. Heppner was represent ed by Dr. McMurdo, Albert Bowker. Mrs. Bowker, S. W. Spencer and Ben Patterson. For Pendleton, the final squad was composed of Bowman, In gram, Humphrey, Stillman and Baum. Dr. McMurdo led the entire squad by one bird until the last event, when Humphrey went ahead, making a final score of 92, with Dr. McMurdo and Dr. Ingram tied for second place with a score of 91. Mrs. Bowker also shot well but other Heppner repre sentatives did not shoot up to their average standard. Weather condi tions were ideal and a fair sized crowd attended the meet. The Heppner team was weakened by the lateness of the arrival of Os car Borg, II. H. Hoffffman and If. A. Duncan. In the final shoot-off between the two teams. Heppner made a pool showing with only 95 birds while Pendleton did but little better, mak ing a score of only 102. The Heppner visitors were accord ed excellent treatment and canm home with high praise of Pendleton hospitality.. NEW RECORD ID CROSS
