T he H ermiston H erald
VOL. XIII
HERMISTON, UMATILLA COUNTY, OREGON, SATURDAY, DECEMBER 7. 1918
COUNTY COURT PROMISES
FIFTY THOUSAND DOLLARS
Wednesday was a gala day for the
good roads movement in Umatilla
I county, and it was also a good day
to approach the county .court on the
proposition of setting aside a lump
sum for the grading, long deferred,
of the Columbia Highway running
from the Morrow county line
through Hermiston and on to Pendle
ton, for that body was in the best of
humor and quickly fell in with the
idea of delegations attending from
Hermiston, Stanfield and Echo that
now was the propitious hour to go
in with the state and have this much
traveled stretch of road completed.
In conformity with this and with
out too much deliberation and the
usual red tape, they gave their pro
mise to set aside the $30,000 now in
the road fund and add another $20,-
000 to it for good measure for use in
the work of grading the highway
from Umatilla to Pendleton in prep
aration to receive macadam by the
state.
While it is not known definitely
when actual work of grading will
begin, it is presumed it will start
shortly after a conference between
the county court and the state high
way commission.
Those in attendance at the meet
ing from here were Mayor F. C. Mc
Kenzie, Alderman Harry Straw, H.
Hitt, O. O. Sapper, Thomas Campbell,
J. H. Young and M. D. O’Connell.
CAPTURED HUN TANK REPAIRED BY FRENCH
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REGULAR MEETING OF
CITY COUNCIL HELD
The city council held its regular
semi-monthly meeting Wednesday
evening in the council chambers in
the library. Mayor F. C. McKenzie
occupied the chair, and assembled
around the council board were Aid
ermen Watson, McNaught, Dodd and
Larson, Alderman Straw and Waugh-
ter being absent.
After reading of the minutes by
City Clerk Jensen routine business
was taken up and transacted, the
first thing being the auditing and
passing upon the usual grist of bills,
which at this meeting approximated
$1036.94.
Mayor McKenzie stated that he
had received an application from an
Indain troupe to give his sanction
to the holding of a show soon for the
benefit of the Red Cross, and asked
if the council desired to raise the
Flu ban for it, to which they unani
mously replied that they believed in
keeping the lid on until all danger of
the desease had been eradicated from
the community.
A discussion of needed road im
provement took place, the outcome
being that C. S. McNaught, as head
of the street committee, said work
would soon be under way to fix
chuck holes here and there and clear
rocks from the streets where needed.
JACK RADDIT CAMPAIGN
TO SOON TAKE PLACE IRRIGATION SCHOOL
DATES HAVE DEEN SET
Theo. H. Scheffer of the Biologi-
cal Survey will be in the county
four days next week to help out on
rabbit campaign,
the anti-jack
Meetings will be called at Echo,
Standfield, Hermiston, Umatilla and
the Westland school house. All who
are interested should attend these
meetings so that all will understand
what is to be done and how to do It.
Unless every farmer poisons at the
same time poor results will be had.
At the meeting a list will be made
up of the amount of poisoned alfalfa
each farmer can use and some one
will be appointed in each community
to engineer the work. The meeting
at Umatilla is called for 2 p. m.
Wednesday, Dec. 11., at Echo Thurs
day,, 2 p. m., Dec. 12, at Westland
school house Friday, 2 p. m. Dec. 13,
at Hermiston 1:30 p. m. Saturday,
Dec. 14, just before the Farmers’ Ex
change meeting.
J. F. McNaught of Hermiston has
charge of the plans and will accom
pany Mr. Scheffer at the meetings.
Met With Bad Luck
A formerly worthy member of the
local Rod and Gun Club is in dis
grace with the organization for hav
ing let a deputy game warden catch
him shooting at stray ducks just a
little after sunset one day last week.
In extenuation he said he did not
think It was so late, and besides he
had no idea that there was a game
protector within many miles of him.
This open confession will probably
be the means of his reinstatement in
the good graces of the club after the
members have admonished him to see
to it that no deputy is around
when he undertakes a little after
dark shooting hereafter. For his
little seance he was fined $25 by
Justice of the Peace Dodd Friday of
last week. We won’t mention his
name, but if you ask H. Bottger, the
deputy game warden that "pinched"
him, he might divulge it.
The dates for. the Umatilla Basin
Irrigation and Drainage School to be
held at the O. A. C. Extension Service
have been definitely set as December
16 and 17 at Hermiston and Decem
ber 18 and 19 at Stanfield, the irri
gation sessions being held in Hermis
ton and the drainage sessions in
Stanfield.
Some of the subjects on the Her
miston program are: "Selection and
Preparation of Land for Irrigation.
Community Organization for Reclam-
tion work, Economical Use of Irriga
tion Water, Water Rights and Water
Law, Practical Results of Irrigation
Experiments, Crops and Livestock
Management for Irrigated Farms
and demonstrations in the measure-
ment and division of water and me-
thods of application of water to dif-
ferent crops.
The work given at the school will
be especially valuable to new settlers
on the project since the instructors
áre men well acquainted with local
conditions and everything given will
be applied to our soils and climatic
conditions. Three sessions will be
held daily at 10, 1.30 and 7.30. The
definite program will be announced
in next week’s issue.
Miss Lorene Parker. Home Demon
stration Agent for this county .
will
be present and give various home
economics demonstrations for the
women. The work will include me-
thods of cooking and sewing and de
monstration of labor saving devices
for the housewife.
MANY DAIRYMEN PRESENT
AT CREAMERY MEETING
Between 35 und 40 dairyman of
the project assembled Wednesday
evening at the library to talk over
the proposition of whether or not
to establish a co-operative cream-
et y in this community, and also to
It is with a degree of pride that wc ascertain the exact data concerning
issue The Herald this week in it the inside and outside workings of
new dress of type set from a lino the Hermiston creamery In so far an
type machine that has bee " installed It bad to do with the dairymen.
Gen A. Cressy presided at the
in this office. It took some money
and quite a little spunk to invest in meeting, and In attendance with the
such a wonderful piere of machinery dairymen were M. S. Shrock, county
but we are pinning our faith on this agricultural agent, and J. W. Bick
town steadily advancing from now ford, buttermaker at the local cream-
pn, and if it docs go ahead as fast in ery. Mr. Bickford was present on
the next two years as in the past invitation, and being called upon
two we will have done our duty In after the opening of the meeting to
the
keeping abreast of the times by put give information
creamery business In general, he did
ting In a linotype now.
lie spoke for nearly an hour,
People who have never seen this so.
machine In operation can hardly and in that time he minutely ex
realize its mechanical possibilities. plained all phases of the business of
It has often been said of it that it Is operating a creamery. giving those
the nearest Io being human In Its present a good idea of the proper op
workings of any machine ever eration of an Instituí ion of this kind,
invented. Mergenthaler, its Invent and also dwelt on the proper methods
or, worked many years prefect I ng to be followed In the buying and sell
He was at home with
the intricate parts of the linotype, ing end of It.
and when his efforts wore crowned । this subject, having operated cream
with success he did not have long to eries of his own at various places In
enjoy the great wealth that accrued this and other states.
Mr. Shrock in a very sensible talk
to him on its completion, for too
close application to the work and showed the good and bad sides of the
the great mental strain undermined co-operative creamery plan, and told
his constitution, and he died a few the dairymen that they should either
co-operate with the local creamery
years later from consumption.
It is next to impossible to tell In or operate a cooperative creamery,
cold type the wonders, of this ma but by all means to manufacture the
chine which has superseded the old products of their cream at home in-
method of hand composition In all stead of shipping It to foreign points.
A general discus sion was then en
modern printing establishments, so
the next best thing Is to Invito all tered Into by the dairymen as to the
who wish to step into our sanctum feasibility of putting In a co opera
tive creamery, and after much talk.
and see it In operation.
was had on the subject one member
arose and said he did not believe
anyone present was competent to
speak on the porposit Ion as to
whether the local creamery was do-
Ing the association an injustice,
E. L. Jackson, secretary of the lo which some seemed to think, or
cal Masonic order, last week received whether they wanted a co-operative
a letter from Henderson. Ky.. an- creamery.
This evidently was the cause for i
nouncing the death f F. J. Gorham,
a member of the lodge in the early motion prevailing that a committee
days of the project. His demise oc of three be appointed Io make a com
tuned at the base hospital at Colum- plete investigation of the workings
bus, N. M., on the 18th day of Octo of the local creamery with the own
ber, at which place he was a cavalry er. E. J. Roberts. Jr., and report their
trooper. He Is survived by his wife findings at a later meeting to be call
and daughter, his mother, and a sis ed by them. The committee appoint
ter and brother. His remains were ed by the chair were J. H. Reed W.
laid to rest at Louisville, Ky. Pneu F. Hannan and Henry Sommerer.
Before adjournment all dairymen
monia caused his death.
Mr. Gorham was an early settler of bound themselves to market their
the Umatilla project, having taken eream at the Hermiston creamery
up a homestead In the vicinity of pending the investigation.
DERALD INSTALLS A
LINOTYPE MACHINE
The tank seen in this French official photograph was captured by the
French in the recent heavy fighting on the western front. The tank was de
molished by the heavy French gunfire and it took these crafty Frenchmen
twelve days of work under enemy fire to put it In order again. The photo
graph shows the French crew which repaired the tank and which is operating
it with great results against the enemy.
THIS SLACKER SURELY
RENEW MEMBERSHIP
WITH THE RED CROSS IN NEED OF PUBLICITY
To the Citizens of Umatilla County:
The Christmas Roll Call of the
Red Cross opens on the 16th of De
cember. This signifies renewal of
membership on the part of those al-
ready enrolled, and the joining of
the organization by those not now
enjoying the privilege. This county
has an approximate population of
25,000. Half that number ought to
be within the membership of this
mightiest of the world instrumental
ities of,mercy. The cost Is one dolar.
There are few indeed who cannot af
ford that sum to aid in the stupend
ous labor to which a prostrated Eu
rope beckons America.
As chairman of the Roll Call Com-
mittee,‘I appeal now for open pocket-
books, for alert public sentiment, for
unselfish devotion, for the immediate
setting aside of a dollar, and for its
dedication in the name of charity to
humanity’s need. Europe, Asia and
Africa, all are calling. The Ameri
can Red Cross must be the vehicle of
response. We shall heed the cry of
suffering not only from the nations
hitherto our allies, buut from the na
tions hitherto our foes. Peace is im-
minent now. and there must be no
line of demarkation.
Tn the ¡shadow of suffering every-
where throughout the globe, in the
name of compassion, in the name of
Christain charity. I appeal to each to
lend a hand now, for the need of the
nations is greater then ever before.
Membership in the Red Cross is a
badge alike of service and honor.
Respectfully.
Welcome News From Home
After vainly striving to get in
communication with his parents In
Germany for the past twelve months.
Henry Notz has at last received the
following message from them: "We
are all in good health and very busy
Everything is just about the same
There is sufficient work to be done.
Truly the young man was gratified
to know that his parents had escaped
Elected Officers
The Catholic Ladies Altar So- the rigors of the war, and that they
viety met at the home of Mrs. J. J. were well.
It was through the instrumental
Casserly Wednesday afternoon, at
ity of Mrs. J- H. Strohm that Mr.
which time the following were elect-
ed to offices in the organization for Notz was able to get * letter to his
the ensuing year: President. Mrs. A. folks while the war was going on.
D Crossland; vice-president. Mrs. J. the lady in her position of chairman
w MeDermed; secretary. Mrs F A. of the local Red Cross kindly lending
her aid after the young man made
Chezik; treasurer. Mrs. C. H. Young.
with
There was a large attendance, all of repeated effort to communicate
their
his
parents
Just
to
releive
whom enjoyed a dainty luncheon at
the close of proceedings. The next anxiety about his welfare.
meeting will be held at the home of
Mrs. Stephen Currie on the 18th.
Before adjourning the ladies de-
tided to hold a food sale on the 14th
of this month, and also a sale of
Xmas articles.
NO. 12
To the Public:
Once again the Control Loyalty
committee of the Umatilla County
Patriotic Service league feels It a
duty to publish to the county that
Higby Harris, wealthy Milton resid
ent, has refused to contribute to a
patriotic fund and to express the
opinion that this fresh refusal, when
considered with his past record in
war work undertakings, justifies him
being held In scorn and contempt by
every loyal and patriotic man, wom
an and child.
Mr. Harris, as was stated at the
time he was published for delinquen-
cy in the Fourth Liberty loan cam
paign, is one of Umatilla county's
most wealthy citizens and has made
the major part of his riches in this
county. The assessed valuation of
property in this county in his own
name is approximately $85.000 but
his total wealth Ils estimated vari-
ousy from $175.000 to $400.000.
So far as our records show his
contributions to war relief funds
have been nil though we bate been
Informed that a year ago he gave
$1 to the Red Cross. He subscribed
$2500 Io the Third Liberty loen,
though both subscriptions were made
under pressure. His refusals to give
even a pittance in support of the
organizations caring for soldiers and
sailors and for suffering humanity
have been so consistent and inexcusi-
ble that, in the’absence of any
evidence that he is disloyal at
heart, the committee can only be
lleve that his attitude is dictated by
a callous indifference to everything
STEPHEN A. LOWELL
but his own superlative selfishness
Chairman Christmas Roll Call
Further patience in dealing with
Committee.
such a nortorious slacker as Mr. Har
ils would be indefensible'and justice
Trapping Gophers Is Profitable.
Itself, we fee), is only half served In
Traps used successfully for goph the public exposure of his shortcom-
ers and moles are money-makers for ings as an American citizen. Noi
Oregon girls and boys, points out does the committee promise that it
Theodore H. Scheffer, assistant Uni- wil consider its duty ended with the
ted States biologist, now In charge of publication of this statement.
anti-rodent campaigns in Polk and
Mr. Harris is not the only person
Linn counties. Prises are offered in the county who has failed or re
by both counties for the best mole fused to contribute to the United
and gopher catches/by April 1. Dis War Work fund without good excuse
trict prises and bounties by farmers and the secretary was instructed to
will be awarded in some districts. summon 11 other delinquents to np
Mole skins are in good demand by pear on the evening of December 6
furriera. One pool of 2000 averaged to show why they should not be pub
51 cents apiece when sold In Wash lished as Is Mr. Harris.
CENTRAL LOYALTY COMMIT
ington county through the county
TEE, Umatilla County Patriotic
agent. Persons wanting to take up
Service League.
trapping may get some helpful infor
ation by sending to the college for
the bulletin "Trapping moles for
market," by George F. Sykes, profes
sor of zoology and physiology.
FORMER RESIDENT DIES
FROM PNEUMONIA
Hermiston about eight years ago.
Three years later he left here with
Ills wife and baby girl and returned
to the old home In Kentucky, where
up to the time of his enlistment he
held a position with the Idaho Valley
Bank and Trust Co. of Henderson.
M. 8. Shrock, who has been hold-
Mr. Gorham was of line physical ing the position of county agricul
build, and while here made many turai agent, with headquarters at
friends, who will learn with deep re- Pendleton, has tendered his resign-
get of his demise.
at Ion and expects to move next
month to Portland, where he has ae-
Owns 600 Acres
cepted a very lucrative position with
Mr. and Mrs L. Hammer and fam a dairy association In that part of
Uy of two daughters and one son ar the state.
rived In Hermiston last week from
iheir former home In Newburg, Ore.,
and for the time being are residing
in the house on the Dr. Wood ranch
two miles north of Hermiston. Mr.
The high school movie is closed
Hammer was here last August, and
at that time acquired a little over Indefinitely on account of the Flu.
G0o acres of land at various places
An arrangement has been made
on the project close to this city In Io have a weekly 15 or 20 minute
trade for property that he ow ned program
afternoon assemblies.
elsewhere. One tract is near
The Purple and Gold sides will take
iumbia district school, and he has turna in furnishing the entertain-
another In Minnehaha district. Soon ment.
I he will build a fine residence on
After our enforced vacation we
only
either of these tracts, and
were greeted Monday morning with
waiting now to make up his mind on
exciting
a fire drill
which one he will greet the home.
while It lasted, but even at that the
With the coming of spring he will
time was short as the building was
begin the Intensive improvement of
emptied
In 63 seconds, which Is very
Carl M. Voyen Joined his family ■ I of his land holdings hereabouts,
here Tuesday of this week, having the intention being to put It In al- good time.
Mr. Walters of the Port laud Y.
arrived that day from the central
faifa as soon as possible.
M. C. A. gave a very enjoyable tnik
officers’ training school at Camp
In assembly last Tuesday on the ad
Gordon. Ga. In a day or two he will
Now Montana Champion
vantages of a high schcol education
go to Boardman, there to again
Last summer H J. Stillings ship-
to the boy and girl of today.
take up the management of bi
ped a Big Type Poland-China weaned
business concern In that thriving
little town. Mr. Voyen is the proud pig to Billings. Montana
James Winslow, well known east
bred by W J Downer »nd was out
possessor of an honorable dischar se
of town rancher, returned Tuesday
He
was
from the United States army. It 18 of his fine sow Idaho Kate
from Idaho, where he has
been
recently made champion of i he Mon-
a document that he may well feel
for some time looking after a large
and
attract-
lana International Fair
bunch of stock cattle he has on the
elated over, for In it he is 61V
ed much attention. His weight now
character.
high rating for ability,
range In that state.
J is about 300 pounds.
and discipline.
VOYEN ARRIVES FROM
CAMP GORDON, GA.
Charles E. Spencer, who has been
away from Hermiston for over a
year, surprised his many young
friends the first of the week by re-
turning to the parental home lb Col
umbia district with a bride. This
was the Incentive for a most de-
lighttul party tendered the happy
young couple at the home of Eleanor
Fisher Thursday evening, at which
games were played.
refreshments
served and all had an enjoyable time
M and Mrs. R. Alexander and
their son Roy enjoyed Thanksgiv-
...
mor.
ing and the following day here last
P. H. ue ho 7, 1
s.mers
week as guests at the home of their chant of Standheld, war a busi
daughter. Mrs. E. P. Dodd.
,
I visitor to Hermiston Tuesday... ~
SHROCK RESIGNS AS
AGRICULTTRAl AGENT
HIGH SCHOOL NOTES