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T he H ermiston H erald VOL. XII HERMISTON, UMATILLA COUNTY, OREGON. SATURDAY, MARCH 2. 1918 UMATILLA COUNTY WAR COUNCIL ORGANIZED Since the entry of the United States into the war Umatilla county has held the record of being one of the most patriotic in the state, and now to cap this excellent showing it has gone a step further by the organization of a war council that is to be permanent during continuance of the present gigantic struggle. Under the plan, which was adopted last Friday at a meeting of represent ative citizens in Pendleton from all over the county, Umatilla county is to be districted, and each district, the center of which is one of the towns, is GENERAL PERSHING MEETS KING ALBERT ATTORNEY HINKLE ENLIGHTENS SETTLERS NO. 24 SOMETHING INTERESTING ABOUT YOUR TAXES PATRIOTISM IS KEY NOTE OF MEETING This being around the time of year when one begins to think about the pay men', of taxes, it is probable that a little information on thia timely sub ject would be appreciated by a large majority of our readers. Through the courtesy of County Assessor C. P. Strain we are enabled to give this, that gentleman having compiled a most complete abstract of taxes payable in 1918 in Umatilla county. The tabulated statement shows that the county and stale levy is 74 milis, and that the total valuation of the ceunty is 951,499,607. Thus the total amount of taxes to be raised from a'l sources is 9731,719 38, this being a net- increase uf 959,020.70 over the 1916 tax. The city of Hermiston has a valua tion of $319,807, and on this amount 93,997 60 is to be raised bv a 124 mill tax. School district No. 14, in which Hermiston is situated, hasa valuation of $757,665. This will raise 910 001 18 by a 13.2 mill levy. Columbia school district has a valua-1 tion of 9378,174, and by a 7.4 mill levy 92 798.48 will be raised. One school district, No. 109, has no school children, likewise no taxes lo raise, but has a valuation of 9189,585 Tbe town of Umatilla, where the famous woman council hold reins of government, has the highest tax rate of any plací in tbe county, it being 17.4 mills, while Helix has tbe small est with 7.6 mills, and Stanfield next lowest with 9.3 mills. Every taxpayer within the city lim its of the town of Hermiston will be required to pay a total tax of 33 2 mills on the assessed valuation of their property, apportioned thusly: County j J. T. Hinkle, now doing special work Maek's ball, in which all fraternal for the U. S. reclamation service in organizations in this city meet, was the organization of irrigation districts, filled Monday night with Odd Fellows was interviewed by a Herald reporter and Rebekahs to listen to an address in regard to the item appearing in the on Odd Fellowship by Dr. A. H. John last issue of this paper on the defeat of son of the grand lodge of the order. the water users measure for extending It was an oratorical address auch as is the operation of the rural credits law seldom beard in lodges outside of the to government projects, and replying parent lodge, for in it the gentleman divided into precincts. A chairman. to the Interviewer Mr. Hinkle said: showed the advancement of the order secretary and executive committee of “The reference that the reclamation from its inception over a hundred five are the working force of the service was directly or indirectly in- years ago up to the present lime, and organization. A rating committee, a strumentai in the defeat of the meas recited the great good for humanity it publicity committee and an auditing ure through its desire to get all the has accomplished in that time. But projects under the district plan is committee were also provided. the real keynote was struck whep Mr. Each potential contributor in the clearly wrong and is an injustice to Johnson spoke on the war, and it county will be listed, each will be rated both Judge King and Director Davis, would have done all citizens of Her- as to his ability to give as denoted by who to my own knowledge gave this miston much good could they have his income. Under the central or measure whole-hearted support. I was been present and listened to the ganization there is a committeeman in at the hearing before the congression patriotic utterances injected into his charge of each district, under him al committee in Washington last July, historical review of the present con- flict, and also those of Rev. O. F. there is a committeeman in charge of when both Messrs. King and Davis Jones, former resident of this city but each precinct, and under the precinct were present urging upon the com now of Baker City, who followed Mr. chairman a committee is to be ap mittee the necessity for some legisla Johnson with a rousing patriotic pointed on a bisis of 25 potential con tion that would give farmers under government projects the same rights speech. tributors to each man. to participate in the rural credits funds During Mr. Johnson’s stay in Her- The amount which will be appor General Pershing, commander in chief of the American forces In France, that farmers under other projects have being greeted on his arrival on the Belgian front by King Albert of Belgium. miston he was a guest at the home of tioned as the share of each individual “It is true that the department has This Is the first photograph to arrive in this country showing the meeting. Mr. and Mrs. D. W. Zeller. His visit in the fund to be raised will be deter approved the irrigation district plan General Pershing paid a visit to the Belgian front and inspected the forces at the Zeller home was a most pleasant mined by the rating committee, which and has recommended it to all of the which are holding that part of the Une in Flanders. one for the reason that he was no will work out a permanent scale. The projects as preferable to the old water stranger, himself and Mrs. Zeller be organization committee made the users form of organization for local ing first cousins. suggestion that the rating be based on government, but I do not know of any incomes, taking into consideration come letter and am very sorry you case where the department has at necessary expenditures, family, capita) have to kick on Butter Creek truth as tempted to force the district plan and character of business. It made we notice it is rather scarce in bills upon anybody, in fact in all the cases the suggestion that an income of 91500 SPECIAL CORRESPONDENCE and dells, and we can absolutely (hard where districts have been formed might be assessed for 91, one of $1800, on ‘‘solut’) guarantee every bit of and state 7.5 mills, city 12.5 mills, and under government projects the re 82.50 and so on up to an income of 830,- School District No. 14,13 2 mills. quests therefor have come to the re E. H. Gardiner has been hauling “news’we put in to be true. In fact 000. which is assessed at $150, all over clamation service from people living lumber and distributing land question we have some big men to back us such The assessor finds that the number Grim death suddenly invaded the that to give one-half of 1 per cent of on those projects. A great many of aires (we guess that's what they are as Pete Sheridan, Wm. Pedro, Mr. home of Mr. and Mrs. C. A. White, of horses in the county is 20,460, num the income. Hauling lum- j Smith, I. D. Basey, etc., and as for us ranchers northwest of this city, Friday ber of cattle 24,645, number of sheep these projects, especially in Idaho and called) the past week. It was directed that the publicity Washington, have already changed to ber for his new bouse near the river, | not being used lo a live man we wish afternoon uf last week, when without 111,503, number of swine 7,245, number J. Nation. to say this and nothing more. Live any warning Mr. White expired from of hives of bees 2,478. He also finds committee cause to be published,when the district plan and are getting the and distributing for B. Walter Hinkle’s land east of means full of life as Webster says. heart trouble. It will be remembered that there are on the tax rolls 82 dog-, necessary, a list of those who fail to benefits of the rural credits law. This B. C. C. do their part in the war-drive work. law was many years in forming, and Nation’s is not getting worked very not full of gab and go. that a few weeks ago the gentleman valued at $815, and we find in our Under the plan adopted there will was for a long time despaired of ever fast this week. There has been the was stricken with paralysis, since compilation on the same class of ani not be more than three drives a year, becoming an actual fact whereby a Odd Fellows annual convention and which time he had been confined to mal that there are at least 462 right exclusive of the liberty bond drives, fair and reasonable rate of interest some other minor lodge meetings bis home. Indications were that he here in Hermision that has a valuation but if more than three requests are would be guaranteed to the agricultu When one bears a car madly dashing would pull through, and no doubt he of .00 and ought to be shot. made of the committee and approved ral classes, but when it was finally this way and that about 6 A. G. we SPECIAL CORRESPONDENCE would were it not for a weak heart thal two or more will be consolidated in passed It provided that loans could think “who is sick,” "there is the bad troubled him for a uumber of years. one drive. The first work of the com only be made upon first mortgage doctor,” but quit thinking—it is only Col. Newport has a crew cleaning Early last fall Mr. White moved with mittee will be to raise $1500 for the liens. The rural credits commission B. J. N., Chas. W., A. I. B , R- G. A. out the main canal, getting ready for bis wife and family to Hermiston from Y. W. C. A., the campaign for which has ruled that under the district plan or M. M. M. coming home from lodge. the water this spring. Scotts Mills, Oregon, In the hope that has been postponed for some weeks. be would regain his health, but evi the existing lien of the government It seems queer since others got home F. A. Phelps and wife visited Sun J. V. Tallman, well-known Pendle for water rights may be taken care of lots earlier than that. day at the Voyen home, having driven dently his trouble was too deep seated Present indications are that the Mr. and Mrs. B. J. Nation’s young from Hermiston in their auto. for this health-giving climate to effect ton merchant, former president of the on the same principle that a levy of stretch of the Columbia highway pass a cute. Pendleton Commercial Association, city taxes is made to take care of an est son Myron is just recovering from Mr. and Mrs. Ballenger took in tbe The remains were taken charge of ing through Hermiston from the Mor is chairman of the organization, with existing lien for city water works or another severe attack of appendicitis. fireman’s ball at Hermiston Friday by Undertaker Prann and the body row county line to Pendleton will be M. R. Chessman secretary. The other public utilities, and that there Dr. Dorn of Echo was summoned and evening of last week. was shipped Saturday to Scotts Mills built shortly by the state highway members of the executive committee fore the act can be made operative thinks they can get along without an Wm. Lower and daughter, Mrs. for interment in the family plot in the commission, for a telegram from Wash are these two officers with Leon Cohen. for these government projects under operation and the child will outgrow Howard, left for Bolivar, Mo , Satur cemetery of that city. ingtun, D. C., received by the commis- the attacks in time. W. D. McNary, G. W. Phelps, J. R. this plan. day evening. Mrs Howard expects to sion, the first of the week has been There will be a Mad March dance at Charles A. White was born at Mil Raley and S. A. Lowell. On the rat- “The change from the old water construed as giving authority to go return in a few weeks. ¡ng committee were named W. L. users plan to the district plan, as B. C. H. Saturday, March 2. Please ton, Ind., June 28, 1856, where he grew ahead with road wurk fur this year un F. Emberger was a Heppner visitor everyone come for the more that come Thompson, G. M. Rice, C. P. Strain, worked out in actual practice, is a to manhood. Io 1883 be moved to a basis of a $500,000 bund issue. Ellendale, N- D., where he married Leon Cohen and A. C. Funk. change rather in form than in sub the sooner we will get our new bard- the first of the week. The capita) issue advisory com The box social given Friday evening Anna Richie in June, 1885. They The following were named as dis- stance. The office work and manage wood floor. See! mittee at Washington telegraphed lu Over 200 head of Stanfield's cattle by the C E. was very successful, 943.72 came to Oregon in October, 1893, and the commission that if proper data trice chairmen: J. O. Hales, Adams; ment by the reclamation service re being raised, which goes towards a settled in Scotts Mills, where they were forwarded as to the bund issue, Homer I. Watts, Athena;' R. B. Stan- mains the same, and must so continue are being fed between R. G. Atta- new piano. lived for 24 years. Six children were the issue would be released. The data field, Echo; E. j. Davis, Freewater; under the terms of the reclamation act berry’s lower place and Richards. born to them, four of whom are living. has gone forward as requested and the Mrs. O. H. Warner went to Hermis Carl Engdahl, Helix; Thomas Camp- until at least one-half of the original Us school kids go to school in peace bell, Hermiston; W. L. Guerrant, investment is repaid to the U nited now—sometimes—that is when the ton Tuesday. bonds advertised for sale, bids to be Mrs. C. Nizer went to Hermiston Holdman; George A. Price, Milton; States, and the same right of petition gas don’t freeze up, timer fly out, oil opened March 15 at Portland. J. D. Casey, Meacham; George A. by the water users for relief or conces run out, water leak out. clutch slip, Tuesday to consult a doctor. Some question has arisen as to the Hartman, Pendleton; I* C. Scharpf, sions in any manner exists and is just tire blow out, rim break, fuse burn advisability of attempting to sell the C. C. Paine went to Stanfield Sunday. Pilot Rock: R. J. Holte, Stanfield; as effective in the one case as in the out, batteries too old. engine die, gas bonds because of war conditions and Lyle Blayden has accepted a posi Lou Hodgen, Umapine; William other. The only difference is that all gone, rim fly off, short circuit, tion in Sappers’ garage, and left for Don’t forget the Superfluity Sale extensive inquiries were made Into the Switzler, Umatilla; J. H. Price, Wes- under the district plan the people have | gears strip or something else happens, that place Sunday. next Thursday. This week we have subject by Chairman Benson, of the too. more power in local government and cause “Uncle Marion” has his "Gal” commission, as well as by others This Victor Simon returned Sunday from had several duzen lemons picked and the organization is more democratic nearer and don’t break our car spinn means that at least the road program donated by Mrs. Eriksen, who is here Portland to resume his work on the and less bureaucratic.” ing around with her. as already contracted for the year can on a visit, also some articles' of wear school building. Geo. Wurster has moved the pitless ing apparel, fancy work and a parlor go altead, providing a ready sa e of the Eugene Cumins is in Hood River scales from the Teal place to West lamp. Bring in anything you may bonds is determined. visiting this week. have that you cannot use; sume one land. Mrs. 8. H. Boardman is enjoying a else may be glad to buy it. It will J. H. Canfield is improving land for E. E. McMillen on the Hermiston pro visit this week with an old friend from greatly facilitate the handling of duoa- Three carlonds or nour were Shipped Walla Wall», a Mrs. Coons. lions if they could be brought or sent OnmgPo DIT DDITC ject- from the Echo mills last week. Two in by next Tuesday so they may be sr Baled hay on the Geo. Wurster pisce Mrs. Attebury of Hermiston was a cars went to private buyers in South George Corse, who is managing the | is being hauled to Westland this week. between train visitor in town Wednes- ranged for sale Thursday afternoun, j Carolina, and the other waa shipped to March 7. A short business meeting big ranch of R. N. Stanfield a short E. T. C.—“Why do they call a day. the government representatives at distance southwest of Hermiston on will be held at 2 o'clock sharp. Mrs. 1 It’s not often we hear of a dairy cow calf’s mother a ‘dam’ Joe? J. H. C. Mrs Sturetof Hermiston, old friend Portland, ‘An average of thrive cara of Gunn, Mrs. Hilt and Mrs. Swayze are bringing a record price when sold fur which hundreds of head of sheep are of Mrs. Nizer, returned with tbe latter members of the committee four a week has been shipped for being wintered. reports a ewe among —“Because she kicks I guess.” beef, but this is what the one sold to Everyone envies Mr. Richards. He lady Wednesday. the local butcher tbe other day by some time, save the Echo News. The surgical dressings made in Her the flock that should be given a medal Contracta for deli very of 1500 barrels by the food administration for increas has electricity in house and barn and miston have been inspected by author Maurice Johnson, an east of town ran of flour to the government in the ing the wool and mutton supply by only pays about 92 a month, while ized supervisors, snd io every respect | cher, accomplished. The animal had month of March were entered into by giving birth the other day to four everyone else speeds $4 to 85 for gaso- were found to be up to standard re become so fat on good fodder that the the mill last week. quired by the Red Cross. The chair owner finally decided that she was lambs, three of which are now living line, coal oil, and what do they have left. All be has to do is turn a faucet, man has been requested to say that a!) worth more for beef than for dairy and frisking around. press a button and he has fresh water work sent in has met with every re- purposes, with the result that he dis- Out of the 2000 and odd sheep on the from the bottom of the well. If be The annual Firemen’s ball held Fri- quirement, and congratulate tbe Her- posed of her, receiving a check for a day evening of last week in the Audi- place there are 900 bead of ewes, and comes home at 4 P. X and his wife is An auto thief tried to relieve R. C. miston ladies on their splendid work. fraction over $100 from R. C. Chailis. torium proved to be a grand affair that these are daily increasing the mutton mad all she has to do is press the Challis of hie Ford truck at 4 a.m. The output of the work room has "as immensely enjoyed by a large num- supply, now that the lambing season button and send him under water to Monday morning. Hearing the pur WEATHER REPORT ber of people who attended the function is in full swing. Mr. Corse the bottom of tbe well, only about 5 ring of the engine he quickly donned been so greatly increased because of Weather conditions the past week " "as * success, also, from a financial men under his supervision, divided minutes difference, but tbe effect is his clothes and rushed for the garage. the enthusiastic and earnest work of “andpoint, the fire department clear- into day and night shifts, looking after tbe same to Mr*., both pleasing. Evidently the miscreant got wise that tbe ladies of Hermiston thst s request have been normal— no rain, no snow has been around $40, while the Honor Guard this work, and he states that ideal Mrs. R. G Attebury: he had disturbed the owner, for Mr..---- ----- made thal Pendleton ship and lots of sunshine. Tbe maximum temperature was 59 degrees and the Firls enriched their treasury to the ex- weather conditions has been a great As tbe Butter Creek correspondent Challis got there just io time to see | the material in double the quantity help in preventing any material lorn minimum 15. him make a hasty getaway. formerly sent us. tent of 827 50 on the supper served by I am answering your last most wel- them to the dancers. of lambs thus far. ui HEART TROUBLE CAUSE OF SETTLER’S DEATH BUTTER CREEK ITEMS BBARBMAN NEWS LOCAL HIGHWAY WORK MAY YET PROCEED RED CROSS SHIPPING ECHO FLOOR TO SOUTH CAROLINA EWE INCREASES WOOL AND MUTTON SUPPLY LARGE DAIRY COW bKIN bil PKIUE TRIED TO STEAL BUTCHER’S AUTO has five
