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The Gazette-Iim es PUBLISHED WEEKLY AND DEVOTED TO THE BEST INTERESTS OF MORROW COUNTY Volume 37, No. 37. HEPPNER OREGON, THURSDAY, DECEMBER 9, 1920. Subscription, $2.00 Per Year MORROW SHEEPMEN Will te-o aerate With Itate aae Federal Gmnimli la Flkt to Extrraslaate Carotra Delrcatea Will Ua to Pea aletoa. The Morrow County Woolgrowers' Association held their annual meeting In the Odd Fellows hall In thia city on Saturday afternoon and a large num ber of sheepmen were In attendance. The meeting was called to order by Secretary L. A. Hunt, who presided In the absence of president L. V. Gentry and John Kilkenny was appointed chairman. Upon the call of the chairman, Elmer Wllllama of the biological Survey pre sented the plan of co-operation with the county, sheepmen and the Federal government. In the extermination of coyotea The new contract which was submitted for the co-operation of the sheepmen, was discussed at consider able length. Mr. Lindgren of the Oregon Agricul tural College, livestock specialist, dis cussed the sheepmen's problems of Eastern Oregon from the standpoint of different breeds of sheep, and the value of sunflower silage. He also spoke of the necessity of feeding some feed dnr ing the winter preceding lambing time to establish grass conditions and a good milk flow. His address was well re ceived. The secretary, of the atatewoolgrow era' association reported on the meet Ing of the state convention In Pendle ton, by letter, In which he asked (he co-operation of Morrow county In mak Ing It a good meeting. Following this, Mike Kenny moved that the local association go on record as favoring the Bending of a represen tatlve from the atate association to the meeting of the wool committee of the National Farm Bureau. This motion carried unanimously. Sheepherder's wages have alread come down to some extent and the mat ter of filing wages at this time was postponed until the fall meeting of the Association. However the wool men have an understanding that the regu lar wages for sheepherders la ITS per month while some are paying less. The feasibility of preparing andj sending a resolution to Congress relat ing to the tariff was taken up and dis cussed by Druce Kelly. R. W. Turner and I A. Hunt and It was finally de cided that the matter could wait for the state convention. However, the local association adopt ed without opposition, the motion to send a strong resolution to Congress to place an Immediate embargo on wool. The motion was made by Ed Nelll of Mutter creek. The resolution endorsing the French Capper "Truth In Fabric" bill was read and unanimously approved. The spirit of this resolution was that the growers are entitled to have the man know, who bought wool, what kind of wool he was buying when he bought clothes made of woolen material. Chaage la Rammer Ciraslag nates. The next resolution taken Up was In connection with the change In rate on summer grating. Thia resolution seeks to obtain a better rate for summer range and came In for considerable dis cussion by Jack Hynd, Bruce Kelly, Guy Hover, R. W. Turner and several others. Mr. Turner made a motion that a com mittee be appointed to have full chanrc of getting thia resolution before the state convention and definite action as sured. Mr. Kelly spoke of the desira bility of getting definite data as to the number of sheep sent last year to sum mer range by railroad. Upon cnlllng for the motion, the resolution Intro duced by Mr. Turner carried without any objections. The chair appointed Ouy Boyor, Jack Hynd and Ed Nelll to act as the committee suggested by Mr. Turner. " Officers for the new year were chosen as follows: John Kilkenny, president. and upon motion of W. W. Howard nil the old officers were held over for the coming year, John Kelley, vice-presi dent, L. A. Hunt, secretary, Ed Nelll, treasurer, Jack Hynd, IV W. Turner and Ed Rugg, associate committeemen from the Farm Bureau. Before adjourning, the motion was made that everybody sign up the pre datory animal contract In order that the committee might take Immediate action and practically everyone present signed the contract. Local growers will be well represent ed at the annual meeting of the State Woolgrowers' Association which con venes In Pendleton the middle of the month. Parents and Patrons Are In vited to Observe School Work A special Invitation la extended to the patrona and parents of the Hepp ner grade schools to come and observe the regular grade work from one to 2:30 p. m. on Tuesday, Decembor 14 Following this there will be a program adopted rrom tnetr everyday work which Is as follows: Physical Culture Lesson First Grade Musical Selection Sixth Grade Reading Fifth Grade Dramatised History Lesson - Seventh Grade Muslo Selection Seventh and Eighth Grades A social time will follow, wlth-llght refreshments. Coaeernlng Itolshevlsm. If the party who mnlled the article on Bolshevism to this office will kindly make known to us his identity, the ar tide will he published. We follow the rule of not publishing any article when wo do not know who the nuthor Is. This particular article Is well written and shows considerable study and fore thought, and we would be glnd to give It publication, If wo only knew who was responsible for It. Nome de plums do not overcome the fact that the article, tho signed, la In effect, annonymous. Local Elks Honor Memory of Their Departed Brothers Heppner Lodge No. 358 held their an nual Lodge of Sorrow in their new home on Sunday afternoon, with a pro gram befitting the occasion. Barnett 11. Ooldsteln or Portland delivered the memorial address and it was considered one of the best ever heard in this city. The program follows: March, While Members Enter .... Mrs. Walter Moore Opening Ceremonies uf the Lodge. Prayer Rev. Stephen D. Phelps Quartette, "There Is No Death," by 0'llara....Mrs. Darbee, Miss Lane, Mr. Goodman, Mr. Morrison. Roll Call of Departed Brothers. Vocal Solo "Sunset and Evening Star" By Bingham Mrs. Chester Darbee "Thanatopsis" Mrs. Paul Gemmell Duet, "Ever at Rest." by Blount Miss Lane, Mr. Goodman Lodge Ceremonies Vocal Solo. "Our Yesterdays," by Leslie Miss Engleman Oration Bro. Barnett H. Goldstein Portland Lodge No. 142 Piano Solo, 'The Swamp Angel," by Thompson Mrs. Walter Moore Closing Odo, "Auld Lang Syne." All Lodge Members Benediction Rev. Stephen D. Phelps Departed brothers of the local lodge during the last year are J. P. Williams, James Dlnnen and H. W. Bartholomew. Man Held at Pendleton on Charge of Defrauding Woman Buck Chayne was picked up at Pen dleton on Wednesday after a complaint had been issued by a woman at Board man charging Chayne of defrauding her on a board bill. Chayne wll be brought to Heppner to face the charge. D. E. Gilman left this morning on a business trip to Monument H, W. Grimm of Irrigon was here on business the last of the week. ilr. and Mrs. Leonard Wlngfleld of Monument are visitors in Heppner this week. Foil HKXT 2 housekeeping rooms furnished, at 110 per month. Call this office. I2-U. Chas. Jayne nearly Bevered his thumb while cutting wood one day the past week. O. H. Warner of the Highway House at Boardtnan, was over on business on Wednesday. Born In this city on Tuesday, to Mr. nd Mrs. (.'has. Furlong, a daughter weighing 7 1-2 pounds. Born In this city to Mr. and Mis. Elmer Pearson of Lena, a daughter weighing 8 1-2 pounds. Lester Doolittle w as called to Cottage Grove on Tuesday on account of the death of his father at that place. Willam liavorson of Unity, Saskat chewan, Canada, Is In Heppner on a vlmt to his sister, Mrs. M. W. Himmer. Mrs. Pauline Qu;iid returned to her home in Portland Wednesday morning af'cr spending several days In Hepp ner looking after business interests. Two prominent business men of Boardmnn who were here mat week to meet with the county court on road business were J. C. Hallenger and A. W. Cobb. LOST Sunday, one wheel for Max well car with Goodyear tire. Roturn to Humphreys Drug Co. and receive re ward. G. M. Blakelcy, extensive sheep own er of Eastern Oregon, who makes hiB headquarters nt Shrtnlko, was here on business Wednesday. Matt Mollnhan underwent a success ful operation at the Moore hospital in this city on Wednesday and Pr. McMur do reports that his patient Is recover ing satisfactorily. Cecil Lleunllen had to call In the doc tor Wednesday to reduce a fracture of his leg. Tho fracture occurred when a horBe, which Mr. Lieuallen was riding, slipped In tho mud and fell with him. Marshall Fell, local garage mechanic, received a serious, tho peculiar Injury this week as a result of a blow-out of an auto tire. In some manner a part of tho rim struck him in the leg, cutting a deep gash. fume of the best fruit that used to be on exhibit at our local fairs was grown by F. M. Broady at Morgan. Mr. Broady now makes his home at Wallowa, Ore gon, but was In Heppner this week on a visit to old friends. Mr. Broady will go from hero to Lyle, Wash. The George W. Mllhollands left this morning for Portland, where they will become permanently located. Mr. Mir hollnnd has been resident agent for the Standard Oil Company in this city dur ing the last three years, but goes to Portland to take a bettor Job and will be stationed at Wllbrldge. Silt A IT W I LI, H(ll.l) ItHi SAI1C. A. B. Strait, Wells Spring farmer, will hold a public auction sale at hiB ranch next Monday, December 13, when ho will sell to the hlrghoat bidder a number of heavy work horses, saddle ponies, some colts, cows, pigs and con siderable farm machinery. The sale will commence promptly nt 10 o'clock under the direction of C. K. Knight of Irrigon, auctioneer. The Strait ranch Is located 14 miles south of Boardmnn and 16 miles north of Lexington. Notice of A. II. H. Meeting. Notice Is hereby given thnt thoro will be a meeting of the local lodgo of An cient Order of Hibernians In the I. O O. F. Hall In this city on Sunday, De cembcr 19, nt 2 o'clock, p. m. Import ant business will come before the meeting and evory member Is urged to be present. JOS. KENNY, President. V. A. McMENAMIN, Socretar. IS Forecast by DtatlatleUa Coateada for Materially Higher Prices la Next Few Moatas Through l.eoacaia' af Mllla' Uarked-la Deaaaad. The wheat farmer of today Is In the strongest position of any class of farm ers, says the report of Roger Babson. in his latest statistical report and fore cast. He predicts materially higher prices for wheat In from one to two months. 'Within one or two months there will be loosened up the backed up demand of the mills and a continued, though declining foreign demand," the report says. "All factors are working to con centrate a large volume of wheat buy ing in the early weeks of 1921." Desperate Boy Tries to Rob House, Is Caught By Girl and Confesses Youth Loses Owa aad Employer's Mon ey Playing Roulette aad . Taea la Throwa Out of Dive. One of the pathetic situations In "The Family Honor," which picture will be shown at the Star theatre on Friday, Is that In which a youth In his teens lose all of his money In a gambling hell, secretly run by the mayor of the town Not only does be lose his own money, but some entrusted to him by hie em ployer. Fearing Jail, he pleads with the deal er to return his money, but Instead, the dealer has him thrown out of the place. Desperate, he decides on burglary, and goes to the home of the gambling sharp. He Is discovered by a small boy, how ever, and though the youth tries to strike the child, his better self stays his hand. Finally the sister of the gambler cornea Into the room and the youth breaks down and tella her the whole story. She la horrified to learn of the occu pation of her brother, but pays the money back to the boy and then rushes to the gambling den to try to persuade her brother to quit the place forevei There she Is nearly caught In a raid, In a scene that Is vibrant with action and filled with thrills. This is the story of a beautiful young southern girl who tries to make a man out of her blacksheep brother; her struggles with poverty until an un usual event occurs that changes the whole situation for her and makes pos sible a wonderful love that she was struggling to stifle. This Is King VI dor's first picture for First National. Creighton Hale Almost Became An Auto Racer Creighton Hale, the popular young co-star of the delightful June Caprice In "The Love Cheat," the Capellani I'athe production coming to the Star theatre Saturday, almost added auto mobile racing to his several accomplish ments during the New York Police Field Meet Tho motion picture screen, represent ed by Mr. Hale, was to have raced the vaudeville stage, represented by Ray Raymond, but when they got on the track, attired like the very latest thing in expert "road burners," they learned that the real, licensed racers billed, re fused to play If Hale and his partner raced. The pair withdrew gracefully. Hale, however, declaring he would run his own little private race any day In the week that anyone wanted to see him escape breaking his neck. In "Tho Love Cheat," Creighton Hale plays the role of a youth who takes a little adventure Into the land of ro mance. It Is for love he cheats his love, who Is effervescent June Caprice, heiress who knows what she wants and how to get It. If the path of true love is Judged by Its obstacles, the love of this youthfully romantic pair Is in the hundred per cent class. Peggy Mc Call Americanised "The Love Cheat" from the popular French play, "Le Dnnseur Inconnu," which any dough boy will tell you means "The Unknown Dancer." PRICES OF MEATS TAKE BIG TUMBLE IN EAST Spokane, Wash., Dec. 7. Reductions of 10 cents a pound In the retail prices of all pork meats and 5 cents a pound on all beef cuts became effective re cently at a number of tho larger mar kets. The retail price cuts follow grad ual declines of from 4 to 6 cents a pound In the wholesale prices or pork and beef. A wholesale price reduction of from 4 to 6 cents a pound on pork shoulders and pork loins waa announced today by Armour & Co. Cleveland, Pec. 7. A general cutting of retail moat prices, ranging from 3 to 11 cents a pound, bringing prices nearer normal that at any time In months, was In evidence through the city. Bncon was cut from 48 to 35 cents. The price of a 24-ounce loaf of bread also was reduced from 14 to 12 cents' by a grocery company operating a ' large number of stores here. Lynn, Mass., Dec. 7. Shoe manufac turers of this city made formal request recently of the Joint council, United Shoe Workers of America, for aboli tion of the largo wage bonus of 12 1-2 to 20 per cent that has been paid for more than a year. Elimination of the bontia Is neces sary, according to the manufacturers, In order to reduce their operating costs to the point where the 100 fac tories, normally employing 1500 opui atlvea, may b reopened. I Knights of Pythias Elected Officers Tuesday Evening Doric Lodge No. !D, Knights of Py thias, held election of officers at their regular meeting on Tuesday evening, wjien L. A. Hunt was re-elected to the highest position in the lodge, that of Chancellor Commander. Chas Karlow s returned to the chair of Vice- chancellor for the ensuing term. Oth er officers are prelate, J. W. Frltsch; master of work, H. Fred Tush; Master at Arms, Ira W. Thornton; K. of R. & S. and Master of Finance, John W. Hiatt, Master of Exchequer, Ralph E. Crego; Inner guard, Herbert Driskell and outer guard Wm. Portland. Chas. Thomson waa elected trustee for a three year term. Following election, one candidate took the work In the second rank. The boys finished the evening with a teed In the dining room. Lure of Virgin Islands Brings Dane In Marines New York, Dec. 8. Jens Skydt Jen sen, of Denmark, was a soldier in the Danish West Indies. He saw the flag of his country hauled down and the Stars and Stripes flung to the breeie by U. S. Marines, who occupied the is lands after the United States had pur chased them from Denmark arid re named them the Virgin Islands. Jens was disconsolate. He liked the Islands and he liked his job. Most of the Danish soldiers went back to their own country. Jens came to the United States, Joined the army, served over seas, and when the war was over he re turned to Brooklyn, where until re cently he has been living at 3 Man hatten street. On Armistice Day Jens enlisted In the Marine Corps here, and asked to be sent back to the Virgin Islands. His request waa granted and he is now on his way back to his old Job with Uncle Sam as an employer. 'SHIPWRECKED AMONG CANNIBALS" six-Reel UalTersal Production Reveals Fasclaatiua; Adventures on Cannibal Isle. Reviewed by Robert C. McElravy in Motion Picture World. Spectatora viewing these six reels of thrilling adventurous episodes, released by Universal, are certain to feel a debt of gratitude to Edward Laemmle, a nephew of Carl Laemmle of the Uni versal Compaq, and William F. Alder, a member of the Southern California Academy of Sciences. These men tr& eled for a period of fourteen months, collecting material for this subject, and the results of this tour are gratifying from the standpoint of entertainment and educational value. There have been other films taken In the land of cannibals, but this present collection stands upon its own merits. The chief Interest naturally attaches to the intimate views of the Kia Kla cannibals themselves, but the reels lead oft with a good selection of scenes taken en route. These include sports on shipboard, views of live and extinct volcanoes on the Island of Java, an un derground river bubbling to the surface waterfalls, cloud effects of rare beauty, a coral Island, the Ghost Rocks of Buru, and pictures taken during a suspense ,ful tiger hunt in Slam. This latter event Is a strong feature In Itself. Following a shipwreck, the travelers reach the land of the Kla Kla head hunters, where they are met by a start ling reception committee of savages, decorated In the height of native fash Ion. During the visit In this risky country many closeups of the natives were made, picturing them in all man ner of pastimes. Such costumes as they wore of their own accord are in the nature of sheer ornaments, but others have- been furnished at times by the travelers themselves in order that the pictures might be exhibited in civil ised countries. These, however, do not rob the subjects entirely of their wierd and frank appearance in everyday life. The Kfa Kla cannibals were prevail ed upon, through kindness and per sonal presents, to pose before the cam era, but Edward Laemmle explains that they did not in the least understand what It was for. The beastlful uncon sciousness of their poses support this assertion. These camera studies reveal the head hunters as a hard, cruel race, chiefly bent upon killing off one another at a rate that It is said will exterminate them altogether In a period of fourteen or fifteen years. They are constantly prosecuted for these practices, but per- THEY'RE FLYING LOWER THIS YEAR BmliailwM Prraeat Adaiialslratloa Wlads la Af fairs hy Accreting Kepert of Kagla ecr Hlckey Horg Does .Not Qualify For Mayor. The old city council convened for the last time on Monday evening and when the city fathers meet next month there will be new faces around the table and some of the old familiar faces will be missing. The anal report of Engineer Hickey, who has been in charge of the engin eering work on the new water system, was accepted by the council. The re port shows that in the main, the sys tem did not far exceed the estimate made by the firm of Burns & McDonald. As a mater of fact, the construction work came to a lesser figure than that in the original estimate. However, the total cost of the system exceeded the total estimate made by the engineers, due to the fact that the city paid more for the old water plant than it had been appraised by Burns & McDonald. The report of Mr. Hickey was quite detailed and contained valuable sug gestions as to methods of'clorination. cxi'Mikion of the system by connecting up with springs, thereby Increasing the water supply. Mr. Hickey In his report touched upon the faulty construction work of the Ditch creek diversion line. The retiring councilmen are John F Vaughn and E. G. Noble and the In coming councilmen are M. D. Clark, re elected, Chas. Thomson and L. E. Bis bee. It was announced at the Monday evening meeting that Oscar Borg, new ly elected mayor, would not qualify af ter the first of the year. Mayor Vaughan will continue in his present capacity until hiB successor is chosen. Local Jeweler Closing Out Stock Preparatory to Leaving Oscar Borg, local jeweler and op- otmetrist. Is closing out his entire stock of jewelery here and as soon as he has disposed of his business he will leave with Mrs. Borg for Missoula, Montana. Mr. Borg will become engaged In the t'Aeiei-y business in Missoula, with his brother, Frank Borg, who has built up a large establishment there. Mr. Borg was born and raised in Heppner and both he and Mrs. Borg have lived here nearly their entire lives, to date. They have a host of friends in Heppner who will regret to Hear of their departure but who will wish them the best of luck and good health in their new home. The Borgs expect to leave Heppner shortly after the first of the year. F1HST CHRISTIAN CHIRCH. Sunday, December 12, 11120. Services will be held at the usual hours, and you will find them all help ful. Mrs. Livingstone will preach In the morning, in addition to the Com munion Service and Bible School. A special service will be held In the eve ning conducted entirely by the women of the church. The speakers will be Mrs. Gertrude Parker and Mrs. Living stone. Special music will be rendered including a children's chorus. A cordial welcome will be extended to you at all these services. "Come and go with us and we will do thee good." W. O. LIVINGSTONE. PROGRAM. Women's Missionary Day. Christian Church, Dec. 12, 1920. 7:30. Song, "All Hail the Power of Jesus Name" Choir Scripture Lesson Matt. 9:35-38 Missionary Solo Mrs. Neva Clabaugh Prayer Mrs. Cassie D. Livingstone Solo Mrs. Lillian Turner Address Mrs. Gertrude Parker Juventle Chorus Conducted by Mrs. E. R. Huston Address Mrs. Livingstone Ottering. Benediction Mrs. Livingstone ! slst in them when opportunity affords. Personal vanity and lust for power seems to be their outstanding passions. The final scenes show a number of head hunters on trial before a military court mm Rader Trial for Manslaughter Is Under Way at Pendleton Under a change of venue, the trial of Frederick luder for manslaughter is unuer way at Pendleton thia week, the jury having been selected late Monday evening. Kauer was indicted for second degree inuiuer for the shooting of E. E. McCue on February 20, He was convict ed of manslaughter and appealed to the supreme court The case was turned hack by that tribuna.1 for re-trlaL The jury consists of B. F. Thombley, C. H. lieirnann. C. W. Howell. W. H. Booher, Fred Uohde, Manuel Pedro, W. W. Har Ue, it. B. McEwen, L. 8. Bentley, E. R. Terney. Charles I Stewart and J. Milestrom. Winter 4 Maguire appear for the defendant and A. D. Leedy ana James A. Fee for the state. Uader'a home is at Long Crek. DKAlIi VISITS HEPPNER HOME. Eleanor, the little daughter of Mr. and Mrs. George McDuffee, passed away at the family home in this city on Wed nesday afternoon. She had suffered for many months from diabetes. Funeral i rangeuient have not yet been fcu i ounced. Horace Wells died at the home of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. D. C. Wells, In this city early this morning. The young man had been ill for more than two ieeKs, apparently suffering from men ingitis. Efforts or local aociors ana a Portland specialist to save the boy's life availed nothing and Anally all hope for his recovery was given up. o an nouncement of funeral arrangements has yet been made. Lexington High School Notes Last f'rluay evening the high school gave a six course banquet in honor of the football boys. The banquet was prepared by Mrs. Fredenckson, and was considered by all a credit to her. Invited guests were the parents of the football boys and the members of the school board and their wives. Sevcial speeches and toasts were giv en. These were an very goou. Remember the Senior play, "Daves Baby," to be given at the High School Auditorium, December 17, 1920. Thia Is a very good play and will produce many a laugh and give you your money s worth. C. E. NOTES. The Y. P. S. C. E. of the Christian Church at Lexington met last Friday night at the home of Mr. and Mrs. W C. Worstell for their monthly business meeting. This meeting was called for the cUclion of officers for the coming year. The nominating committee sub mined the following names: Cecil Warner, President; Hobart Helms, 1st Vice-President; Blanche Shinn, 2nd Vice-President; Paul Nichols, Correa ponding Secretary; Ollie Shinn, Re cording Secretary; Archie Nichols, Treasurer; Elsie Tucker, Assistant Treasurer; Cletus Nichols, Chairman of the Prayer Meeting Committee; Elsie Tucker, chairman of the Flower Com niittee; W. C. Worstell, Chairman of the Educational Committee; Herman Hill, Chairman of Advertising Committee Mrs. Cecil Warner, Chairman of Look out Committee; Opal Leach, Chairman of Pay Social Committee; Dona Bar nett Chairman of Place Committee; Ce cil Warner, Chairman of Finance Com mittee; Mrs. Mildred Parker, C. E. Pianist and Raymond McCorraick, C. E. Reporter. It was voted to adopt this list and have the officers and chairmen take charge of their respective offices and committees. After the business meeting, a social time was enjoyed by all present At a party given at the Leach home on the afternoon of November 9, an nouncement was made of the engage ment of Miss Leona Leach to Mr. Ray mond White, both of Lexington. The rooms were beautifully decorated in lavender and white and chrysanthe munis. A short musical program was rendered, after which a delicious traj luncheon was served. Conspicuously placed on each tray was a miniature bride bearing the cards of Miss Leach and Mr. White, with the date, Decern ber, 1920. Those present were: Mesdames J. McMillan, Thompson, McAlister, Boor, Sara White, W. F. Barnett W. G. Scott Claude White, Neal White, Pomeroy Broadley, Geo. White, M. F. Parker, W S. Holmes, Evangeline McMillan, Frank Moore, Chrlstenson, W. C. Worstell Minnie Leach-McMillan and the Mlsse; Leona Leach, Dona Barnett Cecil Scott Edna Bauman, Zola Leach. Misses Cecil Scott and Edna Bauman entertained a number of their friends itli a shower honoring Miss Leona Leach at the Scott home November 23. The rooms were artistically dec orated In lavender and white. The hours were very pleasantly spent 1 games and contests, after which a daln ty luncheon was served by the host esses, assisted by Mrs. Scott Miss Leach was the recipient of many beau tiful and useful gifts. On Thursday evening, November 30, Mrs. William Worstell entertained at her home In Lexington, about thirty of the members nnd friends of the C. W B M. with a miscellaneous shower, honoring Miss Leona Leach, whose en gagement was recently announced. The rooms were decorated with gold color nno blooming plants. An umbrella of the same color was fastened In the artlnvny between the living room and dining room and at the appointed time Miss Leach was seated beneath the um brella and told to pull the knot of gold and white ribbons which were so ar ranged that they split the cover be tween each bow, literally showering the brlde-to-bo with many beautiful presents. Fossil Girl Visits. Lexington. Dec. S Miss Beth Scoggln of Fossil Is visiting her cousin Pearl S.mkoy, formerly of Portland but now , a resident of Lexington. Miss Sankey la operating the switchboard at Lex ' Ington. DELIVERY FOR II MILE Local Commercial llaa beta Buy aa Mali Kontc Help f'laaaco BaaaV-Asaolata Committee to Move Railroad Ucaot to Heaaaer. Heppner Commercial Club wanta a ural f.-ee delivery mail service for the Eight Mile-Dry Fork section. inia route would include a section below Heppner, crossing the hills to Knea reek at the old O. C. Rhea ranch and p Rhea creek to the Liberty road and rom there on to the fcigm Jaue aim Dry Fork districts, returning to Hepp ner by an upper route, again crossing Rhea creek at the Henry Gay ranch. In order that petitions for this route may be circulated at an early date. President Chas. Thomson appointed a ... oi-Ko,, M n I'lark committee oi i and a E. Nolson. In the matter of band nnance, me club went on record as being in favor of supporting a band but did not feel financially able to continue its iuu per month donation as in the past In oth er words, as several club members ex pressed themselves, the band U a tine thing but did not believe li aaouio supported to the exclusion of all other projects. Several members expressed the view that the city should Include In its budget an amount sufficient to sup port the band, thereby equally distrib uting the amount on all taxpajers. committee was appoiuLou ........, F. R. Brown, H. F. Taah and L. A. Hunt to work out a plan of finance and report at an early date . The club put the skids under tne lo cal O.-W. R. N. Co. depot ana now have It headed toward Heppner. All members expressed themselves quite reely on a depot for Heppner and mora than one were of the opinion that the company would probably listen to any proposition that the club migni now make to them. C. E. Woodson, W. P. Mahoney and Frank Gilliam constitute the committee which will take the mat ter up with the railroad officials. It Is understood that the company had reached a point Just before the wa. where they were going to move the denot nl fact the expense of moving is said to have been included In the bud get When the war came on, the mat ter waa side tracked. Make Your Application For 1921 Motor License Now Motor vehicle ownera wall have not applied for their 1921 licenaes are urg ed by the Secretary of State to do so at once in order to avoid congestion In the Departmeht around the first of the coming year and also that they may avoid arrest by the peace officers for failure to carry 1921 license plates af ter January first The law will be rig idly enforced by the inspectors of the department. There are now over iva.- 0UO licensed cars In Oregon. 10 mis time about 9,000 applications for 1931 licenses have been received. The fa cilities of the Department are limited and unless the work Involved in issu ing licenses Is distributed over a rea sonable period car owners cannot ex pect to receive their license plates promptly. By delay rtiey are improv ing their chances for arrest for failure to have their 1921 licenses by January 1921. About October 1st blanks were forwarded to all the owners of motor vehicles for applying for 1921 licenses. If any of. them failed to receive blanks It has been by reason of change ot residence not reported to the office or failure of the mails. Application blanks may be secured of your chief of police er marshal, city or town recorder, sheriff, county clerk and the licensed motor vehicle dealers in your locality, or by request of the Secretary of State, Salem, Oregon. Fred Griffin, Gooseberry farmer, has been spending a few days in Heppner on business this week. BANK RECORDS SHOW BUSINESS HOLDS OWN (Portland Oregon, an) Business in Portland la holding Its own in a satisfactory manner in spite of the fact that this is a period or re adjustment, judging from the way bank clearings are holding up. Bank clearings for the month of No vember amounted to a total of $152, 476,407 compared to $15 1,701, 27!. for last year. This Is considerably over the bank clearings for Seattle for th month of November, which amounted to 1148,607,370. Bank clearings for Portland for the period from July 1 to November 17, as reported by the Federal Hescrve bank, amounted to a total of $14.57,000 against Seattle's total of D9,2S&,000 for the same period. This glvos Port land a lead for that period of $55,312, 000. Portland's clearings for the month of November are considerably under the clearings for the preceding month. October, however, had two more busi ness day than November. October clearings amounted to 1 1 . 3 , 7 ii i. The aggregate bank dupoHlts in Portland since June 30 hue Increased $3,641,705. A total of 721 buiUlng permits for aggregate esnendltut uf $50,155 were issued during the month Just clotted. This may be compared to 927 permit for $t;i)4,730 Issued during October and 711 permits for $7ii0,SMi for November, 1919. The poatoilire reconls show o total of 4,S5(M,sO pieces uf mall matter hmiHd during November compnrud to 8,221,416 pieces for the preceding, month. The decline is declared by PoKtmantsr Jone to be due to the larue amount of cam paign literature handled during October.