Oregon Historical Boct.tr. public AudUorlua HE GAZE1 PUBLISHED WEEKLY AND DEVOTED TO THE BEST INTERESTS OF MORROW COUNTY Volume 38, No. 4. HEPPNER OREGON, THURSDAY, APIUL 2S, 11)21. Subscription $2.00 Per Year IMES H ft J BRINGING SETTLERS -10 III! IS 1 (Nwi Letter O. 8. C. C.) (Note The following- report by nee retary Quayle win adopted by the ex ecutive committee of the Oregon Ktute Chamber of Commerce In a meeting on March 2.r.th, The plan as outlined 1b the result of a careful Investigation of the situation In the middle western states, and Is based upon the known fact that a largo western movement of the rural population In contemplated this summer.) Agricultural development and land settlement are the principal planks in thu platform of the State Chamber of Commerce. Mow to advertise our state ami interest the prospective Bettlers; how to sell to him the agricultural pos sibilities of our state are the problems upon whUfh this organisation has been working consistently and untiringly. That the time has arrived when this states should bend every effort toward fostering rural immigration is evidenc ed by a few figures from the census re port for 1920, These figures show that the average density of population throughout the United States was 35. & persons per suuare mile of land area. California has 22 per square mile, Washington 20 3, while Oregon has only &.2N. The rural population In Ognn In 1320 was 329.370. while the rural pop ulation of the neighboring state of Ida ho at the last census was 312.82H. The gain In Tdaho for the past ten years was twice as great as for Oregon. In other words, the state of Oregon, which Is Second to none in agricultural possibil ities. Is actually losing ground in rurnl Immigration, compared to, adjoining states. Inducement to Srtllern. Oregon has many Inducements to offer the prospective settlor, but these in ducements must be advertised. The Ir rigated areas of the state have Increas ed no less than 100 per cent, during the past ten years, and there Is a prospect of a greater reclamation program frotn the funds available through the pro posed Hm It h -Fletcher Bill and other sources. The Federal Farm Loan Act will be one of the great factors In the agricultural prosperity of the state. The ambitious road program now under way will be of great help to our small farmers. The small fruit Industry will receive great Impetus If the proposed $lO,0(io,ooO corporation for financing and developing canneries In Oregon and Washington become a reality. The Loupred-off Land Hill which was passed by the Inst session of the Legislature, providing for the organisation of Im proved districts of logged-off and burn ed off lands will open up still further areas for agricultural development. It Is evident, therefore, that the prob lem of the future development of the state Is a problem of sufficient Adver tising only. After careful consideration nf all angles of this problem, we believe that we have evolved ft plan which will bring results. For months this office has kept In touch with the general situation in the middle western states, west of the Mississippi, Including Dakotas, Iowa, Kansas,- Nebraska, Colorado, Wyoming, Montana and I'tah with a view of sounding out the sentiment In the var ious communities In these states. Many Inquiries have been received from these sections of the country within the last few months which disclose the fact that many farmers ore contemplating a move westward. KITertlve Advertising. Muny different ways of advertising have been tried. The State Chamber -has found that the most effective menns of advertising Is a personally conducted campaign with a man on the ground. HelU'ving that the time Is at hand for the development nf a broad-gunge plan for advertising Oregon, the Executive Committee of the Oregon State Cham ber of Commerce Is planning to send advance ncents to this section of the connfry this spring armed with data on tho agricultural and lndustrlnl re sources of this state. These men will personally Interview tho farmers of the different communities and, cooperating with the railroads serving those com munities, will uather together a large group who will move to Oregon In n body upon a fixed schedule and tt cer tain date. Cooperation from tho railroads serv ing this state hns been assured. The homeseekers rates which were suspend ed during the war nro ngaln In effect nnd definite assurance has been receiv ed that the railroads will cooperate with the proposed plan. Touring the Ktnte. Arriving In Oregon, tho party would bo met at various points by automobile? and a personally conducted tour over the entire state would begin. Repre sentatives of tho State Chamber would be with tho party at all times nnd every effort would bo made to direct the party to the exact localities In which they are most Interested. Tho routing of the party through Oregon would be In the hands of a committee from tho State Chamber. This coinmltteo would select tho most favorable Itinerary which would en nblo Ihe settlers to Investigate the wool nnd wheat growing sections, the Irriga ted lands, fruit districts and nil the ag ricultural nnd Industrial resources of the state, tireat enre would be used In selecting this Itinerary so that ev ery representative district of the entire state would be covered by tho party In the shortest space of time consistent with a thorough investigation. Object of the Trip. Tho principal object of the trip la to show tho middle western farmer what can be raised In Oregon, tho cheapness nnd fertility of the land nnd the poten tial resources of the state In general. One of tho duties of the advance ngent, operating1 In tho middle west, would bo to find out from each prospective Bettler exactly tho part of the Btate In which ho Is Interested and he will be diverted to this locality. Tho different commercial organiza tions throughout the state will appoint committees who will secure apeclfic Irrigon Melon and Potato Growers Incorporate The board of directors of the Irrigon Cooperative Melon and Potato Ct. . ers' association had a meeting at C Ml. Glasgows, Monday evening, to complete articles of corporation and have now tiled all the necessary papers In due form with the county clerk of Morrow county, the corporation commissioner at Salem, director of bureau of organ isations and markets. The necessary action was also taken to federate with the American Fruit and Vegetable Ship pers association, a national organiza tion wholly covering the products rais ed In the Irrigon district. The standard rujes and definitions of trade for fruit and vegetable Industry was adopted and the name ordered listed among the thousands of similar organisations among the leaders In this line, being the Iifternational Apple Shippers associa tion, the American Fruit and Vegeta ble Shippers association, the Melon Dis tributors association and thousands of smaller organizations Including several from the state of Oregon. These actions together with steps taken some two months ago, listing the association with the Fruit-Produce Hating agency, Is carrying the advertisments of the dis trict far and abroad. Inquiries have already -developed and as the acreage necessary to produce hundreds of car loads of melons is now being planted. nothing but crop failure could possibly hinder extensive business. The asso ciation Is organized under the cooper ative Jaw, and on non-profit basis for the good of the promoters of this sec tion. The Directors are C. K. Glasgow, Hugh W. Orim, N. Seaman, M. R. Doble and Lyle X). Saling. Mr. Seaman was elected to act as secretary-manager ow ing to his wide experience In handling and formation of this class of business and will not accept defeat under any circumstances, lie will not, however,, bo able to take entire charge owing to his many other duties but the forms and methods to be adopted from time to time, will be advised by hlrn. especi ally the selling methods and advertising propaganda. The association "will be prepared to contract with the growers for handling their products soon ns proper forms enn be drawn up. iSl'her a circular will be addressed the groweis or Invited to attend a meeting of the association where details will be ex plained. The plans at present only ln- lude car lot shipments, the amallsr shipments will be left to the Individuals to handle themselves. Heimlston Her ald. Sam Hughm Helurtaii from South, After having spent a couple of weeks In the south. Sam Hughes got home on Tuesday evening and reports that he had one of the greatest times of his life. Mr. Hughes had contemplated s trip to California a little later, but wont down at this particular time that he might be able to attend Spring Mar ket Week In San Francisco from April IS to 22, Inclusive. This market week is conducted under the auspices of the Manufacturers' and Wholesalers' asso ciation of San Francisco, and the en tertainment committee was a live one that had the visitors "going" all the while. Sam states that he had a hance to rub elbows with the million aires and big bugs of the city at a banquet, cabaret and danfe at the St. Francis hotel, which was perhaps the greatest tjffair on the program of en tertainment. He felt Just as big as any of them as there was nothing to pre vent him thinking, for the time being at least, that he was a millionaire, also. This visit In San Francisco was a real delight, and Mr. Hughes enjoyed every minute of It. Uefore returning he visit ed nieces residing nt Berkeley, Oakland and Yreka and a sister at Weed. The weather was fine on the entire trip. Gilbert Coats is here from Dallajt. Oregon, his present home, to look after some nusfness nnalrs. Mrs. C. L. Keithlev came down from Walla Walla on Monday with W. O. Hill nnd came up to Heppner Tuesdny from Lexington to spend the balance of the week with her friends in this city. tracts of land for sale on appraised val ues based on crop production. The party would be made up, not only of farmers, but of bankers nnd business men who would be interested In the In- lustrlal as well as the agricultural pos sibilities ef the state. To those who are Interested primarily In the Industrial possibilities, many sections of the state woujd have a groat appeal. The cheap ness of water nnd power and the re sources awaiting development would be impressed upon them. t'pon arrival In Oregon the party would bo entertained by the various commercial organizations nlong the route. Advance prepartlons would be made for their reception and each com munity would endeavor to impress the visitors with the attractions they have to offer. Local organisations nlong tho Itinerary would be assisted by repre sentatives of the Stato Chamber, who would be with the party over the entire state. Cooperating with the Orcfcon Stnle Chamber of Commerce would be the various organizations nnd associa tions Including tho newly formed Ore gon Tourist llureau. the Farm Bureau, tho Oregon State Motor association, the Wool Growers nnd Fruit Growers asso ciation, tho directors of the 1925 Ex position, together with various civic and seml-ofllclal bodies. Data will bo compiled relative to nil branches of tho state's resources es pecially In rognrd to the possibilities of tho various communities through which the party will be shown. Tn rognrd to state-wide agricultural possibilities, tho exhibit of agricultural products In the Oregon lUitbllug, tho finest of Its kind west of the Mississippi river, will speak for Itself. Many settlers from tho mUldlo west have been placed In Oregon through correspondence. Hundreds are prepar Ing to mnvo westward with the coming of mi turner. My grouping thorn together nnd bringing them In a body, under the direction and care of representatives of the State Chamber nnd with nil ar rangoments for their entortalnment mado In ndvance nnd assured a royal welcome nlong the route It Is beltoved that a Inrgo number of substantial ctt- Izcub can be added to the state. THE CITY GARDENER JOHrf WOULD SocM A APt?IL 8 LOST WITH- HOME -Ml-OUT A GARDEN - JUNE THEY SHOULD TAKE A E AT (East Oregonlan.) The United States senate has ordered a general investigation of the fa 11 road situation, covering maintenance costs, efficiency of operation, traffic statistics and means whereby to effect a reduc tion In freight and passenger rates. The move Is timely and In the right direction. The present rates are bur densome and are checking Industry. The people are entitled to know what Is the matter and to secure the facts it will be necessary to have an Investigation that is fearless and Impartial. The cry of the railroad managers has been that high wages are responsible. The average businessman has accepted that stntement as correct and there can be no doubt that high wages to railroad workers have had much to do with mounting costs of operation. But that Is not all of the story. There are other things wrong. The railroad workers' organir.ation In backing up Its defensive fight has presented an amazing mass of statistics showing that the railroads have been paying too much for coal and too much for steel. The figures presented'-were com piled by technical men who appear to have known what they are about. These figures raise suspicion that some men ho dominate transportation have been more Interested in steel corporation profits and coal company profits than In reducing railroad expenses. It Is a plausible situation because the shipper and the traveller pay the railroad ex penses. If they are being mulcted for Ihe benefit of any steel concern or coal mine owners It Is time the facts were ascertained. The situation comes home with es pecial emphasis to the people of the Columhla baBln country because we have here a source of power that is su perior to coal and It is going to waste. It Is said that last year the railroad coal bill reached over 1700.000.000. The O. V . It. & V. company nd the Nor thern Pacific use part of this coal and the shipper pnjs the bill. Why do that when power from the Umatilla rapids could be made to move every wheel on the O. W. R. N. system and leave plenty of power for other industrial purposes nnd for the reclamation of a vast body of land? Figured on a basis of coal the power at the Umatilla rap ids is worth at the minimum 15.000,000 annually. Why sacrifice this power and use expensive coal that should be con served for he benefit of regions remote from water power ndvantage? Why use eoul burning locomotives when el ectric locomotives do tho work of three fuel burning locomotives? If the sennto committee studies the problem aright, It will learn a lot that will not be mentioned either by rail road owners or their union employes. It Is time some of these things were being learned If we.nre to get railroad rates down to the point whore they should he. An Interesting Window Display. 'Chuck" Hell Is no slouch when It comes to putting up a window display, especially If the articles have to do with a Fordson tractor or a Ford car. As evidence of this attention is called to some of his work in the window at the gnrage of Lntourell Auto company, where "Chuck" holds forth as one of the chief mechanics. The principal parts of the dlsplny are portions of the "work" of a Fordson tractor that hns been In use on one of the farms of Mor row county for more than a year oast. Tho crank shaft, tho differential and some of the other vital parts of this machine aro dlsplnyed for the reason that It was Btnted that the machine wis worn out, and It will appear to the most critical observer thnt this Is not a fact. The party who had tho tractor used It to plow his entire ranch last season, then ho put lt'to work for forty days driving a threshing machine, and this spring it did more of his plowing. This gentleman wns talked Into tnktng on another machine and Mr. Latourell got hold of tho Fordson to find out for himself whether or not It was "worn out." It win be put together tn a few dnyswitlmut any new parts being ad ded,' when tt will be found to be as good as ever. Tho Civic Club will be entertained in a social meeting nt the homo of Mrs. Kmmctt Cochran on Friday afternoon, May 6th. Tho members are all earnest ly invited to partake of the hospitality of Mrs. Cochran. MAY if y vtiitp JULY SOI ITEMS FROM OF FICE OF SCHOOL SUPT. The Declamatory Content. In many of the schools of the county, especially the high schools, there is great interest concerning the declama tory contest scheduled for Friday, May 13, at lone. The committee have made the following classification: Division A oratorical, 1300 words high school. Division B declamation, 1200 words high Bchool. Division C declamation, 1000 words 6th, 7th and 8th grades. Division D 600 words 3rd, 4th and 5th grades. A certificate of achievement has been received and signed up by the superin tendent and forwarded to the poultry club of the Boardman high school, a document that the pupils of that school will no doubt be very proud of. Tuesday next is the 125th anniver sary of the birth f Horace Mann. It is said tflht to Horace Mann should be given the credit for fornruiifting our greatest national Ideal the education of the masses for the preservation of our liberties. Schools are asked to ob serve this day with some kind of ap propriate exercises. Dates for the 8th grade examinations have been Bet for May IS and 14 for the first, and June 9 and 10 for the second. Superintendent Shurte has issued a call for a meeting of the officers of the various school boards of the county at the court house on Saturday afternoon. April 30 at 2 o'eftck. As the question of teachers salaries is to be diBcussed It is desired that there be Just as full attendance of the school boards as pos sible. Funds remaining in the hands of the Junior Red Cross will be devoted to the establishing of a Junior Red Cross library in connection with the public library at Heppner. There will be some 300 volumes of such books purchased as will be of Interest to the Juniors 'and the library will be open to the members Of the entire county. Join the Junior Red Cross and be eligible to the benefits of this library as It Is restricted to members only. W. M. Smith, assistant state super intendent of public Instruction arriv ed at Heppner on Tuesday and Is vis iting the high schools of the county In company with Supt. Shurte. The ob ject of his visit Is to check up on the high school equipment of the county that each school may be found to come up to the standardisation requirements. Mr. Smith and Mrs. Shurte visited the Hardman and Heppner schools yester day, and today they went out to Pine City, Irrigon and Boardman, expect ing to visit lone and Lexington on Friday. J. H. Gemmcll has been visiting at home during the week. All spring long Mr. Oemmell has been down In the "bannna belt" with his son Walter, helping to put In crops. The fall Bown grain on Walter's place is growing well and will make a splendid yield, so Mr. Gemmell Btatcs. In fact he Is saying thnt the proper farming of that part of the county will bring forth surpris ing results, and there Is every leason to believe that what he says will prove to be a fact. Dr. and Mrs. C. C. Chick departed for Rochester, Minn., this morning, where Mrs. Chick goes to enter the hospital of Mayo Rros. She has been suffering for some time and It Is hoped that relief may be had In an operation. Tho ladles of Neighbors of Woodcraft will hold a bazaar and cooked food sale at the store of Mrs. Frankle Luper on Saturday, May 7. Tlenty of good things to eat and many useful articles will be on display. Sam E. Van Vactor, local attorney, went to Pendleton this morning, where he is called on legal business. He was accompanied by Mrs. Van Vnctor and Mrs. W. P. Mnhohey. Heppner high school will hold a sale of cooked food nt tho store of Hirnph reys Drug company on Saturlay. be ginning at 10:00 o'clock in tho fore noon. Pr. Harold C. Renn drove up to Hepp ner on Sunday from Tortland, bringing with him Mr. and Mrs. C. L. Sweek. He returned home Monday. Attorney F. A. McMenumln was called to Pendleton on legal business today. . 0. 0. F. ENJQY Kara Lcnaxe of I. O. O. F. aad Rraekaae la Coaaty Hrpnarattd by Delrsa tloas There oa Tnrsday. It was a fine gathering of Odd Fel lows, Rebekahs and their friends at Hardman on Tuesday for the celebra tion of the 102nd anniverstary of the order. The weather was Just not the best, yet notwithstanding, many of-the three link fraternity made it a point to go out to Hardman, and each lodge of the county, both of I. O. O. F. and Re bekahs was represented. Heppner had a good sized delegation there, and from the reports they each bring back, the members of Lone Balm Lodge No. 82 and the ladles of the Rebekah ladge there gave them a mighty good time. The praises bestowed upon the ladles for the fine banquet are unstinted. There was Just loads and loads of good things spread before the visitors, and while all were blessed with "coming" appetites, there was no chance to do Justice to all that confronted them. This banquet was the especial pride of the members of the Rebekah lodge at Hard- man. They prepared It and served it without assistance from others and to them all the credit la due. The ritualistic ceremony of the order was presented by Milton 8. Maxwell of Hardman lodge, W. E. Mikesell of Hepp ner, E. J. Brlstow of tone, and H. L. McAlister of Lexington. S. E. Notson of Heppner was the orator of the oc casion and his address was fine and one long to be remembered by all those present. Musical numbers were fur nished by Mrs. Frank Turner and Mrs. W. O. Bayless of Heppner who sang a duet and Mrs. Turner sang two solos. Each visitor who attended from Heppner is extravagant In praise for the fine entertainment furnished by the Hardman lodge and their ladles, and will look forward with pleasure to another opportunity of attending a function at that place. Rebekahs of Heppner Receive Visit from State President San Souci Rebekah lodge of Heppner received an official visit from their state president, Mrs. Nettle Whetstone, of Pendleton, on last evening. Twenty two visitors were present besides a goodly number of the members of the local lodge. The Initiatory ceremon ies of the order were put on and Mrs. Whetstone gave some very instructive Information touching the work and this was followed by a short program of entertainment and a banquet of which ah present partook with delight Mrs. Whetstone, who Is the wife of Frank Whetstone, a former resident of this city, now living tn Pendleton, Is mentioned In the social'column of the East Oregonlan of Monday as follows: Mrs. Nettie Whetstone of this city, vice president of the Rebekah assem bly of Oregon, is the Incoming presi dent of the order. Mrs. Whetstone 1b a daughter of Kansas, but came to Pendleton In 18S2 across the plains by team. She Joined Pauline Rebekah lodge No. 122 of Pendleton in 1906 and has missed but two annual assem blages of the order since 1910. In 1918 at Seaside Mrs. Whetstone proposed and carried through the assembly a resolution providing music lessoty for the children at the I. O. O. F. home In Portland. During the world war Mrs. Whetstone united with others in or ganizing a Rebekah sewing club and the organization assisted in Red Cross work by knitting and sewing for the boys in the service. Pauline lodge of Rebekahs has over 300 members, among them Past Grand Masters R. .Alexander and H. J. Taylor, Grand Pa triarch R. F. Kirkpatrlck, Past Grand Patriarch Earl Williams, Grand War den S. F. Bowman and other notable workers and upbullders of the Rebek ahs and Independent Order of Odd Fel lows. Mrs. Whetstone has shown by her faithful performance of every duty assigned her In the local lodge and in the state', assembly her fitness for Its head and her many friends In all parts of tho state will rejoice at her elec tion. J. H. PaiVberg was In from his Hepp ner Flat wheat farm on Tuesday. Mr. Padberg has Just finished the seeding of 1000 acres to spring grain. Pros poets for a heavy crop this season were never brighter. An increased yield per acre will help In making up for 'he shortage In price, and John still smiles 2nd is happy. Billy Duncan, with his crew of hand shearers, gathered at Heppner, is await ing the clenrlng up of the weather to begin operations. Rainy, cold weather has prevented this crew getting busy for the past two weeks or more. A number of Lexington people came up to see "What Happened to Jones" at the high school auditorium on Fri day evening, among the number beli practically all of the members of the Lexington Hi base ball team. Latourelt Auto company disposed of a Ford touring car during the week to A. W. Gammell of Lexington. Art was In town Wednesday and he Is carrying a broad grin all on account of his fine crop prospects. This Is certainly some wet country this spring, with Morrow county trying to ouldo tho Willamette valley. An other good rain yesterday, with the weather much warmer. Charley Jones wants us to tell the people that' a "million dollar" rain visit ed Morrow county this week. We hope he hns the right hunch. A million dol Inrs will look good to the farmers of this county. A good yield of potatoes Is Impossi ble with only half a stand. The surest way Is to get a stand first and then take care of the plants. O. A. C. ex periment station. Mary Pickford's Greatest Play at Star Friday Night Critics everywhere assert that Pol lyanna" is one of the greatest picture plays ever filmed. The reason for this Is that the philosophy upon which the story is based constituted a theme which at the present time has an un usually wide appeal. This production will be the feature at the Star theater on Friday evening. Undoubtedly Mary Plckford, with characteristic far-sightedness, had this in mind when she chose this celebrated work as her first vehicle for the Uni ted Artists' Corporation. There Is a great craving at the pres ent time on the part of the public, ac cording to best Informed showmen, for something more than mere- entertain ment. Of course, diversion is always the paramount thing whenever amuse ment Is considered, but at the same time people want something big and compelling something that will drive home a few truths without preaching a sermon or spoiling the flavor of a show which Is meant to entertain. Such a story is "Pollyanna," with its cheerful philosophy of gladness. It Is believed that this production, coming at a time when the country is upset by a period of readjustment will have an unprecedented reception from the pic ture patrons. Miss Plckford points out In this story that even when things are bad they might be worse. This thought planted in the minds of people who are dissatisfied with wage conditions, or who think they are not getting a fair price for their goods, will tend to stim ulate a line of mental activity which will result in stabilising conditions. The most progressive of the picture stars believe in choosing plays, where ever possible, which will act as a pro paganda of good. It Is their ambition to have each screen medium serve a definite purpose, and with this In mind Mary Plckford decided to plcturise Eleanor H. Porter's famous book. So "Pollyanna" Is a picture with a mis sion. "What Happened to Jones, , The student body play on last Friday evening was presented In a very credit able manner, considering the fact that a large number of the performers were appearing before the public on tne stage for the first time. "What Hap pened to Jones" is a standard comedy, and is by no means an easy arrange ment to handle. It Is not surprising, therefore, that some of the characters fell Just a little Bhort of what may have been expected of them. Their efforts were well received, however, and many who took part in this Dlav will be able to give a better account or themselves In the future, s are sure. The young folks were not greet ed with the usual large crowd that at tends performances of the school In Heppner, owing to a number of other attractions in the city on that evening. Walter McBrlde, a former Heppner boy, arrived in Heppner last evening from Seattle, Wash. Mr. .McBrlde has been in Alaska for the past 16 or 17 years, where he has followed mining. He has returned to the states for a short visit only, and expects to go back to Alaska. He is located at Ken necott, some 200 miles Inland from Cor dova. This Is his first visit to Heppner since leaving shortly after the flood, in which his parents and several members' of the family perished. j W. O. Hill' and wife, of Lexington went to Walla Walla on Saturday last where Mr. Hill was called on account of the very serious illness of his uncle, George W. Smith, who is at the point of death. Mr. Hill returned to Lexington Monday but Mrs. Hill remained at Walla Walla. Mr. Smith was a former resident of this county and has numer ous friends here who will regret to learn of his Illness. Manager Sigsbee of the Star theater Is offering a bargain In admission tick ets. Pay $1 for adults and 60c for chil-1 dren nt ticket office Friday night for j admission Friday and Sunday and re-1 oeive free ticket to the show for Sat-i unlay three shows for the price of two. Oliver and Altermatt, expert powder Men of l'o-tland. conferred with the ; county court on Frldny recardtn,; some rock work on the Rhea eek market j ro.Td Thev have just finished up n.' contract at the junction of this roadi with the Willow creek hiphway near I Jordan Siting. 1 Proclamation Where as, the hill south on Chase Street leading to the Hepp ner cemetery, known as the Cemetery Hill, is in urgent need of immediate repair, and Whereas, a number of the citizens of the City of Heppner have offered to devote some time in assisting to gravel said hill, and Whereas, the Common Council of the City of Heppner has deemed it proper that a holiday be declared in the City of Hepp ner in order that all citizens of Heppner may devote some time to the repair of said hill, now, therefore, I, the undersigned, E. G. Noble, Mayor of the City of Hepp ner, by request of the Comjnon Council, do hereby declare and proclaim Tuesday, the ord day of May, 1921, a holiday and all places of business possible in said City are requested to remain closed from the hours of 8:00 o'clock A. M. to 5:00 o'clock P. M. on said day, and all citizens of Heppner are urgently asked to devote such time as possible in assisting in the repair of saiJ hill. In witness whereof. 1 have hereunto set my hand and atti.ed the seal of said City of Heppner, this 2Sth day of April, l'J21. E. G. Nohle, Mayor. It will be appreciated if all persons able to assist in the re pair of said hill, meet at the Hotel at the hour of 8:00 o'clock A. M. on May 3rd, and all those who have teams to spare it will be appreciated if they will furnish same. HEPPNER LOSES IN UNEVEN CONTEST K I'r Bays' pee' aad Teaai Work Too Mark for Loral Lads, aad Score ghawrd T to at Ead at Mala. lone and Heppner clashed Sunday on Heppner's new athletic field. It was a good exhibition of baseball even though the result was rather lopsided, lone having the heavy end of the 7 to 0 score. Riny. Heppner's new pitcher.proved to be a real ball player, and had a lot of dope on the ball. The few hits tak en from him were responsible for lone's runs, due almost entirely to the peor support given him by the local team. lone played their usual consistent game, fielding everything that came off the bat The pitchers. Rocky and Blake, were not afraid to let the Hepp ner boys hit the ball, but there was always an lone man there to receive It Blake, playing in right field, made a phenomlnal catch, when a high fly came sailing out his way. He was running with the ball and caught it as it came down over his shoulder. Heppner showed by their efforts Sun day that they have good material for a team, but will need quite a bit of practice before they can hope to make a real showing. Manager Wilson is urging all the ball 'players In town to come out and hopes In a few weeks to put out a team that will getjrevenge on lone for Sunday's drubbing. Here's hoping. FIRST CHRISTIAN CHURCH. Bandar. Nay 1, 1921. Morning Bible school. Communion and preaching services at the usual hours, ten and eleven o'clock, service closing promptly at twelve. The theme for the morning sermon will be of a series on "The Lord's Sup per." For the evening service, the Christ ian Endeavor will hold their meeting at 7 o'clock, and song service and preaching will begin at 8 o'clock. The subject for the evening sermon will be, "Making a Spiritual Living." Everyone is most cordially Invited to attend all the public services. LIVINGSTONE. Minister. LUlltARV HOURS. The public of Heppner are asked to observe the following hours with refer ence to the library, and by so doing greatly oblige the librarian: From 8:!0 a. m. to 5:10 p. tn. dally, except Eon day; closed to the public at the noon hour each dav. f A business meeting of All Saints Guild will be held in the vestry room of the Episcopal church May 12, 1921 at 2:30 p. m. All church members and Guild members are exepcted to be pre sent. There will be election of officers and other Important business. ANNA SPENCER, Secretary. George Burnslde of Hardman left this morning for Cowley, Wyo., where he goes to close a deal for an Irrigated farm in the Big Horn Basin. This is one of the successful Irrigation districts of the Inter-mountain section and Mr. Burnside feels that it has a fine future. He is accompanied by his son, Robert and should the deal be consummated, they will remain in Wyoming until fall, returning to Morrow county In time to harvest the crop of 217 acres of blue stem wheat that Is coming along fine on the Burnside farm here. Mrs. Arthur Wheelhouse and twin daughters, Altha and Louise, and Mrs. Chas. Ames of Arlington were guests at the home of Mrs. Lena Snell Shurte for the week-end. Mrs. Ames also visited at the home of her sister-in-law Mrs. S. E. Van Vactor. While here the ladies assisted in celebrating the birth day of Mrs. Shurte. During her stay here, Mrs. Ames was taken quite ill with an attack of gall stones and was not able to return home until Monday. Bob Owens came in Tuesday evening. He has been living In New York stnte for the past year and his family is still there. Tommy Sheridan has been spending the week in Heppner from his stock ranch at Lena. M