The Hermiston herald., August 09, 1919, Image 1

Hermiston Dairy and Hog Show, Oct. 22 23 24
State Dairy Convention, October 24 and 25
T he H ermiston H erald
NO. 47
IÎÏ MAY SEEK BETTER
WATER FROM ANOTHER WELL
The city council
met
in special
ion Friday evening of last week,
se primary object of the meeting
as to hear the report of the water
Mitigating committee appointed
cently at a Commercial Club din-
, to look into alleged bad condi-
’n of the system. This committee,
ter giving a verbal resume of their
ndings, submitted the following
ritten report to Clerk Jensen, and
us report was gone over at a later
eeting of the city fathers.
In it the committee recommends
at the leaks, five of which they
d found in the main below the
servoin be stopped as fast as pos-
ble. That all watef users be put
i meters that are not now on. That
1 meters be tested and repaired
¡mediately.
That the minimum
large for water be raised from
1.50 to $2 per month and the ex-
ss be raised from 15 to 25 cents
r month. That the city buy all
pplies for the water department
reet.
recom-
The committee further
ends that owing to the impurity
the present water supply and ex-
es cost of delivering it to the res-
rvoir, and to eliminate the heavy
train on the wood main, immediate
teps be taken to move the pumping
tant to a more sanitary location.
In substance this last recommen-
ation indicates that the committee
3 strongly in favor, as has been
eretofore discussed, of sinking a
'ell at the foot of Hermiston Butte
nd moving the pump plant thereto,
Every water user will be on a
eter hereafter. the city clerk hav-
ig been instructed to order 15 new
nes, to be installed at once where
ost urgently needed.
The camp grounds committee sub-
aitted its report to the council,
his in effect recommends the se-
uring of the two lots owned by
1rs. Sheehan on the corner of New-
ort avenue
and Fourth street,
ight on the Columbia highway in
he eastern part of the city, and
hat they be leased from the owner
or a period of one year or more, or
mtil a permanent tourist camping
round has been bought by the city,
t was recommended that, in evest
if the leasing of* these lots, water
hould
be piped to them and out-
houses built and the grounds other-
vise improved
BUNTY’S NEW DEMON­
STRATION AGENT ON JOB
Miss Ella May Harmon Is Uma-
lillas new demonstration agent. The
lady arrived in Pendleton last week
from Boseman, Mont., and since
then has been busy getting acqua-
inted with her new duties in this
county.
The lady succeeds Miss
Lorene Parker, resigned.
Miss Harmon comes well recom-
mended, being a graduate of Mon-
tana State College, besides being for
two years a teacher of domestic sci-
enee in the schools of Glendive,
Moot.
WiU Defend His Title
Ed. • McCarty, winner of the buck­
ing contest
i
at Cheyenne in July,
“ill defend.his title against the best
broncho busting material in the
country at the tenth annual Round-
UP September 18. 19 and 20. Me-
Carty has performed before Round-
I P audiences for several seasons.
he can stick on a horse’s back
lust as easily as a fly to a ceiling.
Sixteen Wyoming cowpunchers.
“Etracted by increased purses offer-
so by the Round-Up management
or the first after-war show, will ac-
sompany McCarty here. In the party
are buckers, trick riders, trick rop-
sr, steer ropers and relay riders,
a from the Cheyenne country.
McCarty will bring his own rop-
"5 horses, mounts that know the
kame as well as the vetern cowboys.
* will also enter his two relay
rings, one in the cowboy's race and
one in the cowgirl's race, The Me-
arty Party is only one of several
sch groups to announce their In-
‘ntion of attending the
and
Mr" F. M. Pryant and daughter
‘prence returned Thursday from a
lew days visit with friends in Hood
Riva.
A Bumper Crop
99
“ROTTEN MAIL SERVICE
WAS UPPERMOST THEME
Rotten mail service by the rout­
ing of trains No. 1 and 2 over the
The new and magnificent garage Coyote cutoff In a change of .sche­
Miss Ruth Skinner, who for the
building being erected on the corner dule I he first of this week by the
past four and a half years has been
of First street where Gladys and railroad administration was the all
with the reclamation service in this
j Hermiston avenues join, and w hich absorbing theme among the 21 per-
city as stenographer and filing
i is to be the future home of the Her- sons that attended the Commercial
clerk, departed Saturday of last
miston Auto Co., is fast nearing Club dinner nt the Hermiston Hotel
week for Berkeley, Calif Miss Skin-
completion.
Present indications arc. last Tuesday.
ner intends to take a course in music
according to John Schimke, part |
Not alone has Hermision’s mail
and domestic science in the Univer-
owner and local manager of the service suffered by this abominable
sity of California.
above company, that the building change, but also the express busi-
will be ready for occupancy by the ness that has been carried on he-
Former Residents Wed
first of next month. The electric tween here and Irrigon, Boardman
Word was received here the latter
wiring contract, which calls for and other points, At the dinner it
part of last week of the marriage
some intricate work, has been let
was claimed that the railroad ad-
of Daisy Mulkey to Harry Maltby.
Harry McMillan.
ministration by Its act had taken
ENE
They were married in Norfolk. Va.,
away a hereditary right from the
where the gentleman is stationed as
people of the project, from the fact
Bought Residence
lieutenant in the army. Both young
Maurice Johnson, well known that these two'local trains have
people are well known in Hermis­
northeast of town rancher, sees a been on this run for a long time.
ton, Miss Mulkey having taught in
bright future ahead of Hermiston-
Most of those present wanted to
the schools here for two years and
so much so that last week he pur- know why In thunder the aforesaid
Mr. Maltby having been engaged in
chased a residence lot from Col. II. administration did not route pas­
the jitney business. They were pop­
G. Newport. This property is locat­ senger trains No. 18. eastbound, and
ular among the younger set, and
ed on the West Side, and it is the No. 17, westbound, over Hie cutoff
have many friends here who wish
intention of thenew owner to con­ und leave the standby trains to fol­
them all success and happiness.
struct a modern dwelling house low their local schedule, and echo
thereon this fall.
answered, "Why!" As the schedule
Institute Dates Set
now stands It can readily be seen
« (By C. F. Mortimer)
County Superintendent Green has
by the following summary that it is
Kind Words Cheer Us
Last Sunday about forty people
announced the dates on which the
The Herald is evidently appreci­ the worst service we have had since
teachers’ institute will be held this gathered at the Prindle farm west
ated in the family home of Mr. and Hermiston was In its infancy:
East Bound Passenger train No.
year, they being November 24, 25 of the Umatilla and gave battle to
Mrs. M. E. Pearl, former residents of
and 26 in Pendleton. At that time an army of jackrabbits that has
this project who are now living in 6 arrives at 5:35 a. nt., carrying
Two carloads of porkers went out
all schools in the county will have been doing great damage to crops
Seattle. Here's what is said in the mail and express. No. 20 at 9:12
of Hermiston the latter part of last letter accompanying their an nual a. m., carrying no mail nor express.
a vacation while the teachers assem­
in that vicinity, The foe was rout-
week. They were prime hogs, and contribution to the up-keep of this No. 18 arrives at 3:30 p. in., carry-
ble for a three day discussion of
ed
and left over four hundred of brought a good price on the, Portland
Ing mail but no express.
the problems confronting them in
their number dead on the field of market. George Strohm was the paper:
West Round No. 5 arrives nt
lec-
school
life
and
listen
to
their
"Always glad to get The Herald.
battle.
largest individual shipper, and for and read it with Interest. Seems to 6:25 a. m., and leaves mail but
tures by prominent educators.
All enjoyed the sport very much •ne straight car of his hogs he re­ be up to date and always improving carries none from here. No. 19 ar-
Those — also the entire valley, for we see lives at 8:35 a. m., carrying pass-
The Biggest Game
and realized that it was an after­ ceived $22.50 per hundred.
ranchers who contributed to the many unfamiliar names newcom- engers, baggage and express. No.
“I understand you come from a noon well spent.
17 arrives at 12:52 p. in., carries no
other car. and who also received a
great game country?” said the lady
The increase of the rabbits has good price, were C. E. Baker, Henry ers.''
express nor mail and handles only
on the committee to welcome the been so rapid the past three or four
through passengers and baggage.
Ott, Joe Cramer, R. C. Challis, Joo
grizzly warriors of ' the western years it is now a foregone conclu­
Weather Report
No. 31 arrives at 11: 35 p. m.. car-
Dyer and Walter Botkin.
plains. “Indeed, yes, ma’am,” was sion that it is necessary to make a
The maximum temperature dur- ries passengers, baggage and mull.
the cowboy’s reply. "What is the determined fight against them in
The above Indicates that Hermis­
Ing Iho past week was 95 (on Wed-
Grand Jury to Meet
biggest game you have in Oregon?" this part of the county. As a result
The grand jury has been ordered nesday) and the minimum 49. Rain- ton has plenty of trains, but no mail
"Poker, ma’am.”
these public spirited people intend to reconvene September 2 Io con­
or express service under the present
fall .03 of an Inch.
to make a drive on the east side of sider cases for the fall term of court.
schedule.
the river in the vicinity of the Che- The last meeting of this body was
The railroad administration should
zik ranch next Sunday at 2 p. ni.
remember
there Is mere ton
in April. It. is said that there Is
All are urged to attend, as theic
nage handled over Ils road out and
vromise of a record number of cases
will be lots of fun, and you’ll be to come before it.
Into Hermiston than from any other
helping out the community as well.
town In Eastern Oregon, with the
No guns will be used.
The first
possible exception <f Pendleton and
A
protest
was
entered
at
the
reg
­
It now looks like a special session drive will start west of the Experi­
one
or two others. This It should
ular meeting of the city council last
of the legislature will be called by ment Farm and move northward.
lake cognizance of, and return
Wednesday
evening
against
the
dep
Governor Olcott to ratify the nation­
redations of stock allowed to browse trains No. 1 and 2 hack to this run
SPECIAL CORRESPONDENCE
al woman suffrage amendment.
Umatilla to Have Big Drive
on
the highways and byways within and route sonic of the others over
Only a few more names of legisla­
Evangelist J. H. Moore and wife the city limits. It was claimed that the cutoff, If It has become neces-
Residents of Umatilla and the sur­
tors are needed to empower the gov­
rounding country are to assemble In of Salem. Oregon, and Rev. C. B. more or less damage to fences of sary Io maintain service over that
ernor to go ahead and call the sess­
battle array Sunday and make a Marlow of Monroe. Oregon, of the ranchera resulted, and besides It was line In order to hold the franchise,
ion, and the cards read as If these
grand rush on the festive jackrab­ Church of Christ, have been spesd- against the law. The city marshal as has been said.
would he forthcoming. The only
bits. that have become so numerous ing the past week at the Hall home, was Instructed to notify people In
stumbling block seems to be that of
and destructive in that part of the
They will hold services Sunday the habit of turning their stock
the chief executive of the state
county. The drive is to start at 10 at 11 a. m. ami 8 p. m. nt the school loose to either herd them more clos­
requiring that all members shall pay
a. m. sharp, the formation of the house, and also each evening next ely or keep I hem up altogether.
their own expenses and receive no
line to be at the bridge over the week. Everyone cordially invited.
The council, after auditing and
per diem.
Umatilla and the line of march will
Mrs. W. N. Wheeler returned to passing the usual amount of mon­
Latest reports place the number
be westward toward Irrigon.
of agriculture
The department
Hermiston from Spokane.
Wash.. thly bills, turned its attention to the
at a little above 4 0 that are willing
One of the exceptional features of Wednesday, where she had been the proposition of the proposed improve­ has been getting out some particu-
to go Io Salem under the above con-
this event will be the serving of a past two months visiting a brother. ment district, and this brought a larly Interesting bulletins lately,
dit ions. It takes 47 to make the call chicken dinner absolutely free to all
Club social, motion Instructing the city clerk to says Congressman N. J. Sinnott, and
of
The Neighborhood
Senator
Roy
Rittner
complete.
who participate. At the stroke of which was held on the Sommerer confer with the city attorney and it has occurred to him that ranchers
Pendleton is willing to go at his
12 the major domo heading the com­ lawn Wednesday evening, was a de­ have him attend to the legal part of or others of this project might be
own expense, but he does want it
pany nf huntners will call a halt in elded success. The Club cleared this matter al once.
interested in some of them. For
left open so that other than the suf­
In view of the fact that
there Illis reason he has sent The Herald
order to allow the weary pilgrims to about $45 from the sale of ice
frage amendment legislation can be
| partake of this very palatable re­ cream, cake and lemonade.
was some objection registered by the latest list and a couple of dozen
considered.
Representative Cyril
residents In close proximity to the order slips. Those desiring
se-
past. It is the ladles of the Umatilla
Brownell of Umatilla favors a one
Mr. and Mrs. Lou McKinley left proposed tourist camp grounds on cure a few of these free bulletins
community that are giving this din-
overland Tuesday for
Portland,
day session, and Representative E.
the corner of Newport avenue und can do so by calling at this office,
I ner. and they will also quench the
where they expect to reside perman-
r. Dodd of this city, while having
Fourth street, a new site was pre- making their selections and signing
I thirst of the brigade with Iced lem-
views on this extra session propa- I onade at the noon hour, All they
sented to the council for considera- and sending to Washington the or-
ganda, has not as yet said whether
Mr. and Mrs. Frank Waugaman tion at Its meeting Wednesday even- der slip.
ask is that every one will bring an
he thinks such a move is advisable
and children were dinner guests at ing. This is located In the city park
individual drinking cup.
at this time.
To this rapid rabbit extermina­ the E. E. Graham home Wednesday, a couple of blocks further east, and
Greeting Extended Fleet
F. X. Kellar of Johnsburrough. | Is claimed by the promoters to be an
tion doings everybody is Invited.
Six war ves vv shrdlu shr shr shrd
Arkansas, came this week to visit | ideal location.
Six miles of war vessels- Ameri­
The Upper Crust.
More discussion of ways and ca's great armada, and the largest
his brother, C. A. Kellar.
Little Mb:. Uppish —I suppose, mam-
ma it’s ca v bird of the higher class
Mr. and Mrs. Paul Wright of means to secure good water for the that has ever plowed the waves In
that go South for the winter—Boston
Pacific passed In review nt
Portland and Mrs. Ernest Kinzer city was entered Into by the alder- the
Transcript.
and children of Eagle, Idaho, are at men present, and it is more than Coronada heach, California, Thurs-
the parental home of Mr. and Mrs. likely some definite action will be day after its journey around from
taken on this soon.
the Atlantic. There were 31 war
C, F. Wilhite.
Fanner and Barber
Fire
on
the
ranch
of
J.
D.
Wat-
vessels In line, and thousands lined
Here's a good combination—farm­
Mrs. O. P. Smith entertained on
! the shore to give welcome to the
ing and harboring—a» least
1 son west of town did much damage
Demonstrated Big Truck
finally Sunday of this week in honor of her
fleet.
last Sunday before It was
On Tuesday of this week Lays’
would appear that F J- Thomas
ronfla.
I two nieces, Mrs.
Paul Wright and
The
confia
-
|
of that opinion, for during five days brought under control.
Mrs. Ernest Kinzer, whom she had Garage had Its Winther demonstra­
Will Deal Direct
Of the week he operates his ranch gration wiped out the large sheep | not seen In 17 years.
tion In town. Phil Lay was at the
is said In- dispatches that
out in Columbia district and devotes sheds on the ranch, also the horse |
interested
of helm, and with several
Mr.
and
Mrs.
J.
H.
Schram
another (Saturday) to removing the stable, a couple of fine hogs and 12 | Portland are moving on the H. E. parties drove the truck up and down dent Wilson will deal direct
tons of hay.
Keith brothers, ¿who |
Sec- the striking railroad men. If he
hirsute adornments front the mobile
purchased | over the sand hill
... farming the place on shares. | Klock place this
street
drops
Into
the
basebail
does he must hurry, else there Is a
residents
of
that
busy
little
faces of
ay at the time, no one be- recently by the latter from O. G end
pulling good chance for them to lie up every
To
prove
Boardman.
down
on
the
Co-
diamond,
town of
ing home hut the women folks, and apper-
of the Winther, which is railroad In the United States,
lumbia. On his return from that
Mr. and Mrs. August Beisse en- ' qualities
to them the origin of the fire as a !
Mr. the present altitude of the railway
Morrow
county
metropolis
for
equipped
with 37x7 Cord tire
coming
tertained Monday of this week
mystery.
There
was
no
one,
to
their
I
men would seem to Indicate.
the first of the week he said that
F. Wilhite, children and Lay backed the truck down into I hr
I nowledge, about the sheep sheds, Mrs
The president has notified Diree-
worst
part
and
then
pulsed
ahead
community is ever becoming mor
Neighbors grandchildren. Il was a family re-
to-General Hlines that he was an-
and
out
Lay*
expect
to
have
the
progressive and prosperous, and that where the blaze started,
absence of union, and a pleasant time was had
week thorlred to take up the demands of
the foundation is being now laid responded nobly in the
J. A. Bundy returned home same truck down here next
in saving
the railroad shop employes for high-
with
a
body
on.
and
wish
to
show
for "big business." which will ulti­ the men, and su «ceded
bouse from from Portland this week, and will doubters that the truck will also do er wages and decide them on their
the
residence
and
pump
mately come to that valley through
pend the remainder of the summer
the efforts made In that direction by i he greedy flanrex The
on the Bundy ranch In this district. the same work with ■ load
mated at $800 to $1000
its townspeople and ranchers.
To California:
In New Home Sept. 1st
21817 -
per
SUCCESSFUL RABBIT DRIVE-
ANOTHER ONE TOMORROW
TWO CARLOADS HOGS
BRING FANCY PRICES
RUNNING BE STOCK IN
CITY MUST BE STOPPEB
MAY BE SPECIAL
LEGISLATIVE SESSION
COLUMBIA NEWS NOTES
THOSE DESIRING CAN
SECURE BULLETINS
FIRE ON WATSON RANCH
DOES HEAVY DAMAGE
is