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PAGE SIX HEPPNER GAZETTE TIMES. HEPPNER, OREGON, THUR SPAY, DEC. 31, 1925. ininmu umii VI i i nhnv A hi OPEtl FROM II 10 HUM Automobile Tourists Southward Round This Season Will Find Big Gaps of Bad Roads Now Smooth Highway; Millions Spent on Work in 1923. Written for Heppner Gatette Timet By SAMUEL ELLIS Thru Autocaster Service The Atlantic Coastal Hiyhway, Maine to Miami, Flordia, ia virtually completed a great ribbon of highway which threads the Atlantic starboard as does the Pacific Coastal Highway Seattle to San Diego and Tia Juana. This early completion of the At lantic Highway is due, in a great measure, to the unusual development in Florida during the last two years, that commonwealth living up to her reputation of progressiveness by spending more than 10,000.000 on this highway during 1925. Practic ally all of the Florida portion of this new coastal highway is now ready for the army of sun-hunters which will wend its way pamward during the ext three months. Eventually the Coastal Highway will not end at Miami, Florida, but will bend around in a graceful curve over the Connors Highway and Ta mUmi trail through the Everglades, and to the west coast. Thence it will join with the Gulf Coastal highway and proceed up the west coast to Pen- aacola, the metropolis of western Florida and terminum of the Frisco lines southern branch. This highway will join with the Old Spanish Trail at Pensacola. Another extension of the Coastal Highway will be the highway over the keys from Miami to Key West. Another year will sec work started While the upper end of the Atlan tic Coastal Hihgway passes through the territory which made the first history of the United States, touch - ing Salem, staid old Boston, New York, Washington, Fredericksburg and the cities made prominent in the war between the states, it has noth ing to offer of more historic value than Florida. Duval County, of which Jackson ville is the seat and the gateway to the South, has just spent $2,000,000 on its roads, is spending another ap propriation of $1,500,000, and is con- sidering bonding itself for $5,000,000 more. The Atlantic Coastal Highway will have an optional route through Duval County with the completion of the proposed oceanside highway from Jacksonville beach to the St. Johns County line. This highway allows travel on the ocean beach for thirty miles. It affords Southbound tourists their first opportunity to drive upon a beach which at low tide is more than TOO feet wide. Jacksonville is the first point at which access is giv en to the only beach of its kind in the world. Then the Coastal Highway enters into the land of Ponce de Leon and. approaching St. Augustine, passes what is advertised as the "Fountain of Youth." It is about at this point where the Spanish explorer landed on the peninsula. A little further'on the Coastal Highway passes the historic gates of St. Augustine, swings to the left, and the tourist finds himself gazing upon Ft. Marion, the oldest fort in America. - This stronghold was completed by the Spanish in about 1750. A distinction of Fort Marion is that it never was taken by an enemy. In St. Augustine also is found the oldest house in the United States. Going into Flagler County the Coastal Highway tourist strikes, at Bunnell, one of the finest roads in the state, and through the first densely growing semi-tropical vegeta tion, passing the home of John D. Rockefeller, and the residences of many other kings of industry and fi nance. Daytona, Seabreeze and Ormond, ly ing within a few miles of each other, recently combined themselves into one municipality which has taken the name of Daytona Beach. It is Daytona Beach where the world's peed records for automobiles have been made since automotive vehicles were first manufactured. After passing through New Smyr na where the Atlantic Coastal High way is swept by ocean breezes until CALAIS Jf af jACKSON- it reaches Miami, the tourist is well into the Blue Goose, or Indian River, country, from where comes the fa mous Blue Goose orange, the pineap ple, and almost every kind of vegeta ble and fruit. Melbourne is equidistant between Jacksonville and Miami, because of this it is known as Midway City. It is the Atlantic Coast.terminu3 of the cross state highway from Tampa and furnishes a junction point for those who wish to leave the Coastal High way for points on the Vv est Coast. Long before he reaches Stuart the motorist will sight the lighthouse at Jupiter and find the highway taking him up and down dale as the vegeta tion changes from semi-tropical to tropical. Crossing Jupiter Inlet th( scenery becomes more and more pleas- im and 15 more miles carries the car into West Palm Beach. West Palm Beach and Palm Beach are separated by Lake Worth, a body of water sur rounded almost entirely by parks, la goons and hostleries. The winter tourist traveling in search of pleas ure will be in the center of activities here. From West Palm Beach on down to Miami tourists on the Atlantic Coastal Highway find themselves traveling through a series of small towns. Dade County, at the extrem ity of the Atlantic Coastal Highway. is one of the chief contributors to good roads in Florida, having Bpent $1,240,000 during the last year. Although the Atlantic Coastal Highwy will be the main thorough fare of the east coast of Florida, there fre many lateral roads which provide for side trips from the main highway. One of these junction points is Jack sonville, where the Old Spanish Trai may be taken to the western part of the state. This Trail extends all the way to Pensacola in Florida and on to New Orleans. RHEA CREEK GRANGE. Rhea Creek Grange meets the first Sunday of each month at 10 a. and the third Fridny night of each month at 8 p. m. Visiting members welcome. Lon Chaney in THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA, January 10 and 11. JIMMfmtNIIMIHmimiUMMtfmMMMmMtM fiiMmuMiMmmiiMiimfMfmmimmMMHfMM BE SURE TO INVESTIGATE The Freed-Eiseman ' " and The Grebe before you buy a Radio set. They're our leaders and are proving mighty popular. Those who hear our Rola loudspeakers say .they're the only thing. Some great buys in second hand radio sets. REAL BARGAINS! WHERE HIGHWAY GOES ON BEACH AT JACKSONVILLE aniiri ii.niinn)rA. festivities at the home of their daughter. Mrs. Elmer Hunt, who it a student at Ellensburg Normal, la in Lexing ton for the holiday aeason. Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Hunt were victims of a near serious accident on Sunday morning when an explosion followed some cleaning which was In progress in an upstairs bedroom. While trying to save the furnishings of the room from the flames Mr. Hunt thrust his hand through a pane of glass, receiving a painful injury. Mrs. Hunt suffered a like injury when she ran to the telephone office to call assistance. Forgetting in her haste the office key, she attempted to break through the window and was severely cut about the wrist. Mr. and Mrs. Hunt were taken by friends to Hepp- ner where they received medical Black Qanq By CYRIL McNEILE SAPPER Coptiriqht be QEOKQE H. DO IAN CO. W N U Jenrce ta (Continued from Page Three) you. And you, you reptile" his voice rose a little "you would do that here." Zaboleff shrank back, and the oth er laughed contemptuously. "Search him and Waldock, too. Two men stepped forward quickly. "Nothing more' they said after a while. "Except this piece of paper." There was a sudden movement on Zaboleff's part instantly suppressed, but not quite quick enough. "Injudicious," said the leader quietly. "Memory is better. An ad dress, I see No. 5 Green Street, Hox- ton. A salubrious neighborhood, with which I am indifferently acquainted. Ah! I see my violent friend has re covered." He glanced at Flash Jim, who was sitting up dazedly, rubbing the back of his head. "Number 4 the usual." There was a slight struggle, and Flash Jim lay back peacefully un conscious, while a faint smell of chloroform filled the room. 'And now I think we will go. A most successful evening." "What are you going to do with me, you scoundrel?" sputtered Wal dock. I warn you that I have influ ential friends who who will ask questions in in parliament if you do anything to me; who will go to Scot land Yard." "I can assure you, Mr. Waldock, that I will make it my personal busi ness to see that their natural cur iosity is gratified," answered the lead er suavely. "But for the present I fear the three filthy Tags you edit will haye to be content with the office boy as their guiding light. And I venture to think they will not suffer." He made a sudden sign, and be fore they realized what was happen ing the two men were caught from behind and gagged. The next instant they were rushed through the door, followed by Flash Jim. For a mo ment or two the eyes of the leader wandered around the now empty room taking in every detail; then he step ped forward and blew out the two candles. The door closed gently be hind him, and a couple of minutes later two cars stole quietly away from the broken-down gate along the cart track. It was not until the lead ing car turned carefully into the main road that anyone spoke. "Deuced awkward, the police being there." The big man who was driving grunted thoughtfully. "Perhaps," he returned. "Perhaps not. Anyway, the more the merrier. Flash Jim all right?" "Sleeping like a child," answered the other, peering into the body of the car. For about ten miles they drove on in silence; then at a' main crossroads the car pulled up and the big man got out. The second car was right behind, and for a few moments there was a whispered conversation be tween him and the other driver. He glanced at Zaboleff and Waldock, who appeared to be peacefully sleeping on the back scat, and smiled grimly. "Good nigh-t, old man, Report as usual." "Right," answered the driver. "So long." The second car swung right-handed and started northwards, while the leader stood watching the vanishing tail lamp. Then he returned to his own seat, and soon the first begin nings of outer London were reached. And it was as they reached White- chapel that the leader spoke again with a note of suppressed excitement in his voice. "We're worrying 'em; we're worry ing 'em badly. Otherwise they'd never sent Zaboleff. He was too big a man to risk, considering the po lice." "It's the police that I am consid ering," said hia companion. The big man laughed. "Leave that to me, old man! leave that entirely to me." (To Be Continued.) LEXINGTON ...... i- Mr. and Mrs. Eph Eskelson, Mrs. Ruth Barnett, Miss Gladys Benge and Fred Benge were dinner guests on Christmas day at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Benge in Heppner. Grandma Booher spent the holi days at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Tom Beymer, who lives on Hin ton creek. On Wednesday night, under the direction of Mrs. Turner, Mrs. White and Miss Vail, grade students of Lex-. ington presented a cantata, "The Night Before Christmas." A large audience was pleasipgly entertained for an hour or so by clever songs and scenes which showed skill and work on the part of both teachers and students. Mrs. Ruth Barnett of Walla Waila accompanied by her nephew, Fred Benge, from near Spokane, arrived by auto on Thursday last to make a Christmas visit at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Eph Eskelson. Mr. and Mrs. Ed Keller and family enjoyed Christmas dinner in lone with Mrs, Alice Keller, Mr. Keller's mother. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Munksrs and sons motored from Salem in their new Chrysler coach on Thursday of last week. They are spending the Christmas season pleasantly among Lexington friends and relatives. Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Slocum and family drove to Arlington Friday where they partook of the seaxon's fa (DlfowM -KM v .... - 11 v 7 HARWOOD'S Jewelry Music Radio 1mmmidf mm Touring $525 Roadster . 525 Coupe . 675 Coach - . 695 Sedan , . 775 Commercial a m CU..U . 40 P.iprt.. rrr Truck C hum - DOJ ALL PRICES F. O.B. FLINT, MICH. We Pay You 0 Get ready to drive a new Chevrolet. It's easy to do the Certificate way. Come in tomorrow and choose the model you prefer. Make the first down payment say $5 and we issue to you a Chevrolet Purchase Certificate that pays you 6. Weekly or monthly you keep adding to your Certificate . savings. When your payments plus this 6 interest equal the cash delivery payment, you drive the car away and take care of the balance in regular monthly installments on the lowest time payment plan in existence. All money which you pay on your Certificate ia depos ited In a trust fund at a bank. In addition to this safeguard for your Certificate payments, both the bank and we our selves are insured by a strong, well -known insurance company so that absolute protection for your, funds it assured. If you now own a car, we will credit your Certificate with an additional 6 on all service, repairs, and acces sories which you buy from us. This is in addition to the 6 interest earned on the money you invest in your Certificate. Here is the simplest, safest, easiest, thriftiest way to buy a car ever devised. Come in today! JLcarn how easy it it to own a quality Chevrolet. Ferguson Chevrolet Co. Heppner, Oregon treatment They extend to their ftienda sincere appreciation for their timely help. , LOW ROUND TRIP FARES FOR CHRISTMAS HOLIDAYS Via Union Pacific between points in Idaho, Oregon and Washington, Sale dates, December 18, 19, 22, 23, 24 and December SO and 81; return limit January 4, 1926. For further partlcu- FOR SALE At reasonable price, a grafonola and good selection of rec ords. See W. T. McRoberta. You'll love Jackie Coogan in THE RAG MAN, tonight and Friday. Lon Chaney in THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA, January 10 and 11. Cordial Season's Greetings sent with a hearty and sincere Thank You for your continued good will and patronage . Peoples Hardware Co. Plumbing, Implements & General Hardware : Star Theater THURSDAY and FRIDAY, Dec. 31-Jan. 1 JACKIE COOGAN in "THE RAG MAN" As real' as life, this great child actor brings to you a story of a city waif that will draw your tears and win your hearty laughter. Not since The Kid Jackie ap peared in a more human and lovable picture. Also "ANTHONY AND CLEOPATRA" one of the Hysterical History comedies, and "THE RIDDLE RIDER" SATURDAY, JANUARY 2: ; GEORGE O'BRIEN in . "THE ROUGHNECK" Supported by Billie Dove, Cleo Madison and Harry T. Morey, from the story by Robert W. Service. A thrill play of thrills which play on the heart-strings. Adven tures galore. ' Also Arthur Lake in "NOBODY WINS" SUNDAY and MONDAY, JAN. 3 and 4t ' TOM MOORE and EDITH ROBERTS in . 'ON THIN ICE" From the story, The Dear Pretender, by Darryl Francis Zanuck. A tale of a fortune, love and a crime, spiced with fun. Also two reel comedy, - "ITCHING FOR REVENGE" i TUES. and WEDS., JAN. 5 and 6: BETTY COMPSON and JACK HOLT in ' . - "EVE'S SECRET" Based on Elsie Ferguson's bgi Broadway stage hit, The Moon Flower. The story of a beautiful siren and the men who learned about women from her. Two big stars and a cast of favorites. Eve told it to Adam We'll tell it to you. - Also REGINALD DENNY irt ' COLUMBIA THE GEM OF THE OCEAN One of the Leather Pushers. NEXT WEEK: Geoi O'Brien and Dorothy Mackaill in THE PAINT ED LADY. ' . Richard Dix in THE SHOCK PUNCH. ,Lon Chaney in THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA. Alice Joyce and Mary Brian in THE LITTLE FRENCH GIRL. QUALITY AT L O W CO ST HIIIJIIftMUIMIMlltltMlf