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Patriotic mass meeting at Hermiston Auditorium Thursday evening.
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HERMISTON, UMATILLA COUNTY, OREGON, SATURDAY, APRIL 21, 1917
VOL. XI
PATRIOTIC MASS MEETING
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Y EVENING
EDISON’S BRAINS AT NATION’S CALL
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Thursday evening of next week a
patriotic mass meeting will he held in
the Hermiston auditorium. Tbe meet
ing will be under the direction of the
Public Safety organization, tbe execu
tive committee of which is now busy
arranging details.
It is not the intention to have a
meeting that will be tiresome in any
way, but on the other hand it will be
interes Ing, instructive and entertain
ing. In the line of speeches the com
mittee hopes io secure Fred Steiwer
to make the principal address, which
will be not to exceed 30 minutes in
length. Mr. Steiwer Is a young man,
earnest and a good speaker. He is
well known here and has a great many
friends. In addition to Mr. Steiwer
plans are being made for five or six
talks of not to exceed five minutes
each by local people.
A special committee is now at work
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* evening. There will
he a good orchestra and a chorus to
lead in the singing of patriotic Bongs.
As fully half of tbe program will con
sist of songs there will be an opportun
ity for each one to hear and help sing
his favorite.
Every man, woman and child in the
Hermiston country is urged to attend
and tell their neighbors and insist of
them coming, too. The committee in
charge hopes to make this the largest
meeting ever held in Hermiston and
this will be easy if each will do bis
part. On an occasion such as this the
auditorium should be filled until there
is not room for another person to get
HKD SCDOOL WINS
LAURELS IN PLAY
“Windmills of Holland” as presented
Friday evening of last week by tbe
high school, was splendid. Tbe cos-
tumes were very appropriate, even the
wooden shoes being used and special
scenery had been prepared portraying
a typical Dutch farm and mill. It was
the cast, however, that brought out to
the fullest the scene and the costumes.
Miss Barton, popular high school in
structor, showed her ability in train
log tbe young people, as she had the
whole of it under her supervision. To
many of those in tbe cast this was
their first appearance in such work
and all carried out their parts with
great credit to themselves and in
structor. It was gratifying, too, to see
the good audience which filled tbe
auditorium and enjoyed every minute
of the entertainment.
The first number of the program
was a concerto by M I ks Walpole and
Mrs. Hawthorne of Irrigon.
Mrs.
Hawthorne has ever been a favorite
with the Hermiston music loving pub
lic and in this number she gave her
pupil the leading part. The work of
both was much appreciated.
Alfred Groom was next on tbe pro
gram with a solo rendered in bis usual
pleasing manner. It was “Beautiful
Garden of Roses” and four girls were
in costume to represent rosea and gave
a very pretty drill.
Tbe quartette, Ursel Hiatt, Alfred
Groom, Carroll Reeves and George
Priodle were next and received a de
served encore, and also when they
appeared between tbe first and second
acts.
Frances Hinkle also 'appeared be
tween tbe first and second acts and
sang a Dutch lullaby in a very winn
Those taking part in the operetta
were: George Prindle, Margret Shot
well, Althea Smith, Gladys Smith,
Carroll Reeves, Louis Garner, Durrell
Murchie, Esther Graham, Nellie Davis,
Marlon Briggs, Janice Brigham, Ber
tba McKeen, Frances Hinkle, Viola
Crandall, Emily Shotwell, Dorothy
Roes,
Mildred
Percey,
Eleanor
Casserly.
CIVIC CLUB RAISES
• FUNDS FOR CEMETERY
The campaign by tbe Civic club to
raise funds for fencing tbe cemetery
is making good progress and enough
will soon be on hand to start tbe work.
Already about $40 has been raised.
Just now the club is working on chain
teas and these are spreading rapidly to
all sections of the community.
Feel-
SPECIAL CORRESPONDENCE
Fred Eiberger was a Hermiston
visitor Wednesday.
Mrs. Harrison of Astoria spent ths
night here Wednesday.
Jesse Lower went to Hermiston Sat-
urdsy, returning Sunday.
Mr*. Chas. Bango and children ar
rived last week from Hood River.
J. E. Heard arrived Thursday to look
over the project with a view to filing.
Walter Harper is home from Walla
Walla where he spent a few days visit
ing.
F. a. Price’s nher and mother, of
Portlard came Sunday to visit a few
days.
C. G. Blayden is here from Scotts
Mills where he recently moved his
family.
Mrs. Chas Nizer is here from Grand
Rapids, Mich.
Mr. Nizer met ber in
Pendleton.
C. M. Voyen went to Hermiston
Wednesday to help Mr. Phelps in the
store a few days.
F. F. Klitz drove to Butter Creek
after hay last week, it taking two days
to make tbe trip.
Joe Simmons arrived Friday from
Portland where he spent tbe winter
visiting bis sister,
Mrs. J. C. Ballenger is enjoying a
visit from her mother, Mrs. W. A.
Murchie, of Wasco, w.ho came Friday.
Chas. Johnson was in town Tuesday
from Pendleton loosing over tbe pro.
ject and while here filed on a home
stead.
Mr. Cumins and son came in Thurs
day morning from Madras with a car
of stock and household goods. He has
a homestead in section 18.
Mr Frank Brown and his father ar
rived Friday with two cars of bouse
hold goods and stock. They are locat
ing on their homestead. Mr. Brown’s
family will follow as soon as they get
a house up.
UMATILLA ITEMS
HERMISTON IS VISITED
BY
TRAIN
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ing that tbe cemetery is something all
will want to help with tbe teas are not
being confined to club members alone.
Tbe first chain tea was given last
week by Mrs. Haneline. This week
Mrs. Cressy and Mrs. McNaught each
gave one and from now on there will
be a number each week.
The lady
giving the tea Invites five for an after
noon.
Whatever entertainment is
wished may be provided, neither is it
necessary to give refreshments unless
the hostess cares to. Each guest leaves
ten cents with her hostess which is
turned into the cemetery fund and
each guest entertains five of her
friends.
A record is being kept and
the ladies are not to accept but one in
vitation, which also means she will
entertain but once. In this way the
cost to each one is very light but taken
collectively a good fund will be raised
BOARDMAN NEWS
NO 31
NATIONAL HONOR
GUARB IS FORMED
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Photo by American Press Association.
Thomas A. Edison as chairman of the naval consulting board will play
prominent part in organization of civilian forces for war if this becomes nec-
essary. He is on left, shaking banda with Secretary of Navy Daniels.
Monday afternoon organization of a
branch of the National Honor Guard
was completed. Twenty-five joired at
the first meeting ss that was all the
application blanks on hand. Another
supply has been sert for and at tbe
next meeting at least ten more will
affiliate.
Officers elected were: Vera Purdy,
leader; Marion Briggs, assistant leader;
Doris Percey, secretary; Esther Gra
ham, treasurer.
The honor guard is really a branch
of tbe Red Cross and those joining
designate whether they may be had
for home work only or whether If
necessary they can take up active Red
Cross work in the field.
Tbe guard will secure all possible
information on first aid and nursing
work, learn what they can about hand
ling automobiles end many other
things that would be of assistance to
the nation in time of war and relieve
men who could be used in the actual
fighting.
SCHOOL FLOWER
SHOW PREMIUMS
eer organization of the United States
army as may be called to the colors
As an assistance to those who enter
for war service and for this purpose the school flower contest. J. Pelmulder
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SPECIAL CORRESPONDENCE
suitable men are asked to make ap- has announced a reduced rat* on all
plication.
plants and bulbs he may be able to
F. B-* Swayze was in this district - Full instructions and information as
supply and will give all other assistance
Tuesday.
to qualifications to enter the engineer possible. C. D. Porter is another who
Mrs. Rhoads has been on the sick enlisted reserve corps may be secured wants to encourage flower culture
list this week.
from Paul S. Jones of this city, to among the school children.
He is
Mrs. Blessing was at Tip Top ranch gether with application blanks. There preparing a series of lectures covering
Friday of last week.
are 22 grades for enlisted men in the the varieties to be grown this year
Mr. and Mrs. O. G. Sapper were at engineer corps, rated according to These lectures bave to do with tbe
the Anna Sapper home Sundar and ability and include many of the trades nature of the plants and other things
such as topograper, draftsman, master along that line. The contestants are ;
took dinner.
carpenter, master mechanic, black also free to go to him at any time for
Mr. Gentry of the wheat country
smith, photographers and blue print further instruction and care.
At tbe
came down to buy hay of Ed Beddow
men, plumbers and pipe titters, elec lime of the flower show In addition ’
on Tuesday.
tricians, enginemen, steam or gas, to the premiums olready announced
Mrs. Beddow and Mrs. Simmons were masons,
horseshoer,
teamsters, there will be given an examination
callers at the Felthouse and Heinl saddlers, cooks, assistant cooks, music
along tbe lines of M-. Porter’s instruc
homes Tuesday.
ians, etc.
tion and the one who’s paper grades
Everybody is busy putting in crops
Enlistments are for four years un highest will be given a prize of 83 with
and doing necessary spring work so less sooner discharged. Men in this $2 for second.
This examination is
that news is scarce.
corps are subject to 15 days of train- not compulsory to make exhibits but is
Mr. and Mrs. F. Brddow and Ed ing each year and in time of actual or a separate class.
motored to Holdman last Saturday to threatened war to such service as may
The time for planting most of the
be required. Men in the reserve varieties for which premiums are
attend a picnic dinner.
Mr. and Mrs. F. Knapton and Mr. corps will undoubtedly be called be to be given Is here and those wishing
and Mrs. Rhodes motored to Pendle- fore other volunteers. Mr. Jones, who to enter should send in their names
is authorized to receive applications, and start their work.
ton Saturday in the Knapton car.
is second lieutenant oi the engineer
Miss Lambert and Miss Hudson,
section of the reserve corps.
teachers of Columbia school, were in
CHURCH NOTICES.
Pendleton Saturday attending institute.
COLUMBIA NEWS NOTES
Mr. and Mrs. Eriksen and Mr. Sand
ers were Sunday visitors at Tip Top.
Gertrude and Jennie were also at home
over Sunday.
Rev. Graham visited bi brother E.
E. Graham Tuesday of this week. The
E. E Graham family is living on their
own place now.
William Pearson, son of L. H. Pear
son, of the East End, has enlisted to
fight for Uncle Sam. He was on the
ranch for quite awhile and so is count
ed among our Columbia boys.
Mr. Warner, presiding elder of M.
. D. C. Brownell returned to Portland E. church, preached at Columbia
school bouse. Tbe time was changed
Wednesday.
Mrs. W. O. Weber returned to her to 2 o’clock and Sunday school was
held after church so Mr. Warner could
home in Portland Sunday.
get back for afternoon train.
Mrs. Henry W. Edwards returned
Tbe ladies of the Methodist church
from Portland Wednesday.
expect to collect money to apply on
Mr. and Mrs. A. G. Means of Reith
tbe remodeling of the parsonage by
came Monday to attend lodge.
collecting and selling old papers.
Arthur Powell joined the first regu Those who wish to help may turn
lars in Portland the first of the week: papers over to Mrs. Jones or Mrs.
Walter Chapman of Portland has Johnson.
accepted the position of clerk at the
Word has been received from F. W.
Duncan bote).
Kehrli that J. G. Winkjin bull asso
Two parties attended the Butter ciation specialist of U. S. dairy divis
Creek dance Saturday evening. Among ion, will visit the Hermiston Jersey
those going were Mr. and Mrs. Brown Breeders association and will hold a
ell, Miss Brom back. Mr. and Mrs. meeting at Columbia school bouse
Rodenbough, Mrs. Griffin, Mr. and Monday evening, April 30. All per-
Mrs. Spinning, Clarence Atkinson, E. sons interested In dairying are urged
E. Starcher, Dwight Jesse.
to be present.
Mrs. Elmore McKenzie entertained
Tuesday afternoon at five hundred in
honor of Mrs. Fred Hofer, of Kellogg.
Idaho. Tbe guests included Mrs. C.
G. Brownell, Mrs. F. McCune, Mrs. T.
Conlin, Mrs. R. V. Brownell, Mrs.
| Earl Shaw, Mrs. L. Compton, Mrs
rowneii, mn.
D. opiuning.
The war department desires to se-
Earl Brownell,
Mrs. n.
H. B.
Spinning,
Arthur Means, Miss Agnes cure at once a large enrollment of en-
Mrs.
Follen, Mrs. Roy Paulu. Dainty re-1 listed men in tbe Engineer Eoliated
freshments were served.
Reserve corps, or in such other engin-
ENGINEER CORPS
ENLISTMENTS ASKED
TEN YEARS AGO
The telephone exchange will be
ready for occupancy In a few days.
J. B. Beebe is bere with the idea of
entering the feed and fuel business.
It is rumored another brick block
will be erected on Main street In the
near future.
The Carpenters’ union, organized
here a few evenings sgo. starts out
with bright prospects.
W. R. Longhorn returned Wednes
day from Lewiston, accompanied by
his wife and three sons.
Herbert Strohm received a telegram
Tuesday announcing the death of his
sister at Durango, Colo.
Tbe board of managers of the Com
mercial club met Wednesday evening
and decided to take steps to incorporate
Hermiston.
F. Pratt Harwood and wife, formerly
Miss Lulu Newport, daughter of H. G.
Newport, came in from Omaha Thurs
day. They intend to make their home
in our city.
Clarence Salser, formerly of Ohio
and a friend of tbe Newports, came in
a day or two ago. He will probably
remain as he is highly pleased with
the country.
Agent Jackson took possession of
tbe new depot Wednesday and gave up
tbe old box car.
The prediction is
that within six months the new build-
‘or will be inadequate.
Mr. Kellogg, of Minneapolis, Minn.,
arrived this week and will bold down
a position in tbe reclamation service
as bookkeeper.
He is an old time
friend of Harry Straw, who will no
doubt try to make bls stay here a
pleasant one.
The O-W. R & N. and O. A. C. food
preparedness train was In this city last
Saturday and interesting meetings
were held in the afternoon and evening
with a good attendance to hear the
lectures.
The exhibit car was also
ooen all afternoon and evening.
The afternoon meeting wereiucended
more especially for women aod the
subjects discussed were highly inter,
esting to those who could be present.
Miss Johnson, the first speaker, dealt
with food preparation and explained
many ways in which food might be
prepared at a less cost than ordinarily
and yet be fully as palatable. Substi.
tutes for more costly items were given
snd the difference in cost of many ar
ticles between bulk snd the fancy
package emphasized.
Miss Cowgill
devoted ber time in explaining methods
of canning fruits and vegetables, urg
ing that all surplus should be saved In
this way that the nations supply might
be conserved to the greatest possible
extent. Special stress was placed on
tbe fact that one’s ability to buy did
not count so much ss did the saving of
tbe supply that we might not reach
the point where these commodities
were completely exhausted.
In tbe evening topics of equal im
portance as those in the afternoon
were handled and tbe speakers were
very capable.
Prof. Boquet took up
the subject of vegetable gardening and
Prof. Lamb poultry raising.
Both
speakers gave special emphasis to the
necessity of using the ‘‘
or space otherwise allowed to lie un-
used which might just as
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furnish the support of a family with
very little extra labor.
INDUSTRIAL NOTES
FROM ALL OREGON
Oregon export potato crop estimated
at »1,400,000.
Coos county has 250 square miles of
coal area and does not supply local
consumption.
Grants Pass—Logan placer mine
produced 123,190 in gold and »1,375 in
platinum in 70 day run.
Albany working to secure cannery.
Eugene—W. B. Hall to start new
shingle mill in Lane county.
La Grande has gasoline motor car
service to Elgin via O. W. R. & N.
Helix forming stock company co
build flouring mill.
The Dalles—Wasco county
road
bonds $260,000, sold for $7,830 premium.
Portland—200 foot wooden ship is
launched for Libby, McNeil & Libby.
METHODIST CHURCH
Portlaod contemplates establishing
factory fund by selling »500,000 bonds
Morning service 11 a. m.
| and loaning money on good security to
10 a. m.— Sunday-school
industries at 5 per cent, as method t
Theo Parks, Supt.
encourage industrial growth of city.
6:30 p. m.—Epworth League. *
Lebanon—»10,000 subscribed fur a
Mrs. Paul S. Jones, president.
cannery bere.
Evening service 7:30 p. m.
Prayer meeting Thursday night at
Bend will vote on $30,000 school
7:30.
| bond issue. Power plant will build
Choir practice Friday, 7:30 p. m.
830,000 addition.
Columbia school house
Newport—Lincoln county to vote on
Sunday school at 2 p. m.
$418,000 harbor improvement bonds
Preaching services Sunday afternoon 1 and place that port on equal footing
at 3 o’clock.
I with other Oregon port* which have
Strangers will be welcome to these taken similar action. From au Indus
services.
trial standpoint Lincoln county cannot
T. A. Graham, Pastor.
afford to turn this down. Government
BAPTIST CHURCH
Sunday school, 10 a. tn. -
Mr*. Mumm», Supt.
Morning service, 11 o’clock.
Rev. G. L. Hall will speak on mis-
sions.
Prayer meeting Thursday eve., 8:00.
Choral union every Tuesday evening
at 8:00.
Christian Endeavor, 7:00 o’clock.
Evening service, 8:00 o’clock.
“The Call of tbe Wild.”
Strangers are always welcome to the
services of this church.
Special music.
L S. Chapman
pul* up equal amount.
Government statistics show that
electric light and other utilities are
practically the only commodities which
J have declined in price.
Cottage Grove—Road between Cama*
Swale and here to be improved.
Scio—New garage being built bere.
Oregon City—$1,000,000 Hawley pulp
paper mill starts here.
Lakeview— 584 head of cattle tell for
$23,360.
Heppner farmers to build $18,000
grain elevator.
Ontario- Fruitland people to build
Pastor.
$15,000 cannery.
Marsbfield--10 Coos county bank*
CATHOUC CHURCH
set aside »50.000 to be loaned to farm-
Hermiston, 10:00 a. m.
ers to purchase pure bred cattle-
Umatilla, 10:00 a. m.
Pendleton—Blewett Harvester Co.
Everybody welcome to these ser-
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37 men at work on construction of
vices.
40 harvesters.
Port Orford — Many ties will be
CHRISTIAN SCIENCE
shipped
from here.
100,000 already
Services held In Civic Center hall.
cut.
Sunday, 10:45 a. m.
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Subject, "Doctrine of Atonement.’
Everybody cordially invited.
The Southern Pacific Co. have start-
led issuing their weekly fishing bulletin.
