VOL. XIV
HERMISTON, UMATILLA COUNTY, OREGON, SATURDAY, JANUARY 31. 1920
AMERICAN LEGION GIVES
COMRADE MILITARY BURIAL
After an illness of several months
duration Russell Wilson Chamber-
lain, son of Corwin Chamberlain,
died Sunday morning at 8 o'clock at
St. Vincent’s hospital in Portland.
He was born in Marietta, Ohio.
March '20, 1892, and was 27 years,
10 months and 5 days old at the
time of his death. He came to Her­
miston 10 years ago with his father
and other members of the family,
and has resided here all of that time
with the exception of one year spent
in the service during the recent war.
He is survived by his father and
the following brother and sisters:
Howard E. Chamberlain of Taft,
Calif., Mrs. Frank Smith of Button-
willow, Calif., Mrs. Thos. Worster,
Mrs. J. N. Smith, Mrs. Ralph Hiatt
and Ruth Chamberlain of this city.
He was a member of the American
Legion Post No. 37, which organiza­
tion gave their comrade a military
burial.
The remains of the young man
were brought from Portland to the
home of his sister, Mrs. Worster, in
this city, from which place the fun­
eral was held Thursday afternoon.
Services began with a hymn. Fol­
lowing came a brief prayer, another
hymn. Rev. Gallaher then gave a
beautiful sermon on the "Great Be­
yond,” which greatly
impressed
those present. The body was then
accompanied to the cemetery by the
American Legion members dressed in
uniform and a numberless stream of
cars. At the grave the ceremony
was impressive.
On lowering the
casket three salutes were fired by
the navy boys, while the soldier
boys acted as pallbearers. As the
boys acted as pallbearers. The. clos
Ing feature was the sounding of
"taps” on the bugle by Prof. Voelker.
During the day flags of the city were
lowered to halfmast.
Close to Home
And now it develops that the
Maxine Dempsey, who signed herself
as the ex-wlfe of Jack Dempsey,
world's champion heavyweight pugi­
list, in a scathing article appearing
in daily papers the latter part of last
week, in which she accuses him of
being a downright slacker, is none
other than former Miss Addie Cates
of Echo. Under this name she was
known to many Echo, Stanfield and
Hermiston people a few years ago.
Later she changed her name to Max­
ine Cates. When she left Echo she
went to Salt Lake, so the story goes,
and there met and later married
Dempsey. It is a trite axiom, appli­
cable in this case, no doubt, that
"hell hath no fury like a woman
scorned.” So for the present it would
seem that her "tribute" will count
for naught, for the "heavy" himself
has asked for and is now undergo­
ing investigation in San Francisco as
to whether he was or was not a slac­
ker during the war.
Is It the Real Flu?
There’s a mild epidemic going
around that some say is influenza,
while others versed in medical lore
-say it is not. But whatever it is it
is creating a little wave of sickness
on this project.
The Red Cross of Hermiston is giv­
ing succor to those needing it. and
the organization is desirous that all
taking sick diagnose their case to as­
certain if they have the following
' flu symptoms, and if they have to
immediately eall a doctor:
Symptoms — Fever, chill,
sore
throat, marked weakness, discharge
from nose, cough, headache, vomit­
ing, disturbance of digestion, aching
of limbs.
If no doctor is available just then
the patient should be put to bed In
a room alone. Give a hot tub bath
just prior to going to bed to induce
prespiration. The diet should be
liquid, such as eggnog, cocoa, milk
soup, milk, lemonade, weak tea and
coffee, broth every two hours. Give
water freely.
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If patient has sore throat gargle
with hot salt solution. 1 teaspoonful
salt to 1 pint water. For headache
apply cold compresses or lee bag to
head. Give caster oil or epsom salts
for cathartic to keep bowels free.
These and other little household
remedies and absolute quiet in the
sick room are generally conducive to
quick recovery from illness.
RFECTLY
Committees Appointed
At the Commercial Club luncheon
at the Hotel Hermiston Tuesday
committees were appointed to. get
property owners to sign up for con­
templated improvements to streets
from the eastern city limits to the
western city limits. This was in
conformity to a decision arrived at
in a mass meeting Monday night in
the pubic library, when all present
voiced their sentiment of going 50-50
with the city in the proposition of
street improvement. Besides grad­
ing and graveling the main highway
from the Diagonal road on the east
to the western city limits, Second
street north from Main and east on
Ridgeway past the school grounds to
Third street is to be graded and grav­
eled. Second street is the one that
runs north ana south past the pub­
lic library. It is expected all this
improvement work will soon be un­
der way.
During the luncheon J. H. Reid,
one of the directors of the local co­
operative creamery, made a talk to
Here’s an interesting article from
the business men, urging support of Arnold Shotwell on his observations
the creamery, and asking that all while in Siberia doing service for his
merchants handle it and all indivi­ country:
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duals buy it.
"Dear Herald: Siberia is an ideal
place to use for exiling unnecessary
Issued Certificates
people to. I was there 17 months.
Twenty-three teachers' certificates About two years in Siberia would be
were issued from the county super­ my idea of a suitable punishment to
intendent’s office last Saturday as a be used for the extreme penalty of
result of the recent teachers’ exami­ the law in place of hanging. It’s not
nations. Among the number Is the so much the cold (anyone can take
name of one local teacher, Miss Mon­ that coolly) but a thousand little
tana B. Condon. The lady is the things, such as candles for lights, no
holder of a certificate from the state sugar in the coffee, typhus quaran­
of Montana, and now that she has tine, little rest when you’re hiking
passed the examination in this stale and little to eat when you’re hun­
with a high percentage, she is entitl- griest.
ed to teach anywhere in the state of
“Of course there is Siberia and
Oregon as well as in Montana.
Siberia. Around Vladivostok, the
eastern part just across from Japan,
one sometimes sees traces of a casual
contact with civilization. They even
have a street railway in that city,
and the cars have been known to
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run-—in good weather. Further out
into the interior, where there is only
That Hermiston is well represent­
ene soup kettle and one pair of
ed in the student body at O. A. C.
shoes per family, one sees the true
this year Is shown by the following
Russian peasant, who, for all his
list of names sent to The Herald
crudity. Is not dispicable. Nor is he
jointly by Misses Dorothy Ross and
ridiculous, though by making his
Eleanor Casserly:
beard and boots prominent an at­
Gordon Shotwell, a junior busily
tempt is sometimes made to make
engaged in studying commercial en­
him appear so. That vigorous hardi­
gineering.
hood with which he meets the odds,
George Prindle, a freshman en­ nature has laid down for him, and
gaged in agriculture, and who is also the childlike abandon of his holiday
secretary of the Campus Glee Club. celebrations, make him a creature
Ernest Waterman, a freshman in not unworthy a measure of admira­
agriculture.
tion.
Arthur Benedict, a sophomore in
“But to them wc were invaders.
mechanical engineering.
We were supporting their oppress­
Albert Benedict, a freshman in ions, attempting to get the privilege
mechanical engineering.
of developing their mines—‘exploit-
Miss Dorothy Ross, a freshman in Ing their natural resources.' And so
commerce.
there came misunderstanding and
Miss Eleanor Casserly. a freshman iioodshed. They ambushed us and
in commerce.
we attempted to run them down.
The following students were for­ What this was all for or why we
mer residents of Hermiston, now re­ were there, I don't know. I have
siding elsewhere:
never heard a reason logical enough,
Miss Norma Ericksen, a senior in in the light of the facts, so that 1
home economics.
would not be ashamed to repeat it.
Miss Alice Lambert, a junior in There are 8000 American troops
commerce.
there now, about equal to the size of
Carroll Reeves, a junior in mechan­ the expedition in the summer of
ical engineering.
1918. I left there December 11 and
The young ladies, to whom The the boat I was on took 28 days for
Herald Is indebted for the above in­ the trip back.”
Thos. A. Shotwell.
formation, say the O. A. C. ranks
second and aims first in the colleges
Mrs. J. G. Camp of Umatilla, who
in the United States in its depart­
ment of agriculture, and in conlud- is the census enumerator for Pre­
Ing their interesting letter they hope cincts No. 55 and 56. covering the
Hermiston will be even better repre­ Columbia district and all the terri­
sented at the college next year, and tory north to Umatilla, was in this
with this end in view extend felici­ city and neighborhood the first of
tations to future graduates of the the week subscribing the remaining
local high school who may elect to names of persons prior to making
enter the above institution located up and sending in her census report.
at Corvallis.
HERMISTON WELL REP­
RESENTED AT 0. A. C.
Opened Up Today
Today. Saturday, the Liberty Bak­
ery opened up to the public with an
unlimited supply of choice Liberty
Butter Crust bread and an excellent
line of all kinds of pastry. In addi­
tion to the bakery goods there is a
lunch courier and tables in the
establishment. The proprietor Is op­
erating a lunch counter in connec­
tion with the bakery, and for the
purpose of giving patrons service
will keep the place open from 8 a.
m. to 12 p. m. With the lunches
will be served a brand of special
flavor coffee and pure cream.
WOMEN OF PROJECT TO
MAKE OWN DRESS FORMS
A Double Lose
SOLDIER BOY RELATES
SIBERIAN EXPERIENCES
Woodmen Install
Hermiston Camp No. 5657, Mod­
ern Woodmen of America, installed
the following officers at the regular
meeting of the order last Saturday
night:
J. S. West, V. C.
E. P. Illsley. W. A.
F. B. Swayze, Banker.
W. R. Longhorn, Clerk.
Maurice Johnson, Escort.
Henry Hanby, Watchman.
The camp is in a very prosperous
condition, and the membership is in­
creasing rapidly. The regular meet­
ings are held on the fourth Saturday
of each month.
• Big Rabbit Drive Scheduled
There is to be a big rabbit drive
on Sunday, February 8, half way be­
tween Hermiston and Umatilla. Pos­
ters are out announcing that this
will positively be the biggest event
that has ever been or will be pulled
off in this or any other county.
Dances Postponed
The American Legion dances at
Hermiston and Stanfied have been
postponed till after the flu epidemic
subsides. Money will be refunded
to all ticket holders who do not de­
sire to wait till these dances are
held.
Postponed Concert
The Willamette Glee Club concert
that was to have been held in the
Baptist church next Monday evening
has been cancelled, with the hope of
having them come later. This was
done on account of flu conditions.
Hermiston’s debating teams that
took part in the triangular inter­
scholastic debates ran up against a
bunch of hard luck on Friday even­
ing of last week, when the affirma­
tive team lost to Stanfield's negative
team here after debating the ques­
tion: “Resolved. That the federal
government should take immediate
steps toward the nationalization of
the government’s coal deposits and
petroleum
resources.” The local
team consisted of Lotys Davis and
Dewey Paine, and although it was
conceded by many that they had put
up the best argument, the judges
threw a unanimous vote to Stanfield.
Hermiston's negative team, Misses
Jane Gunn and Dorothy Briggs, met
a similar fate the same evening in a
debate with Echo’s affirmative team
at Echo on the same question. ’ In
the triange Echo’s negative team
wor from Stanfield at Stanfield.
To Fix Teachers’ Salaries
The. Umatilla County Teachers'
Salary Committee, recently appoint­
ed, held a meeting In the office of
County Superintendent W. W. Green
last Saturdays, at which was discuss­
ed salary matters. Shortly a report
of the deliberations of this commit­
tee will be given out. The commit­
tee has as its chairman County Sup­
erintendent of Schools Green, and in­
cludes tn its membership F. P. Aus­
tin of Pendleton, F. C. Fitzpatrick of
Weston, Miss Nellie Chandler of
Riverside and A. C. Voelker, super­
intendent of the Hermiston school.
STOLEN WATCH RECOV­
ERED BY POLICE CHIEF
The report of the theft of a gold
watch and chain from one of the
business houses last Saturday even­
ing was the incentive for Chief of
Police C. H. Crandall to do a little
detective work. He had only a slen­
der clew to work on, but neverthe­
less this led to success, and now the
merchant owner of the timepiece is
happy over Its recovery, for on Wed­
nesday the marshal turned the watch
over to him. The name of the cul­
prit is withheld in this instance, the
merchant not wishing to prosecute
the case.
There has been several thefts of
a like nature In this city of late, all
of which have been traced and the
goods recovered. All these thefts
were found to have been committed
by minors, but owing to their
youth prosecutions have been with­
held pending good behavior.
Prindle’s Record Best
RECLAMATION SERVICE
G. T. Prindle, 148 pounds, has
1204.7 points, the highest
FRIENDLY TO RESERVOIR made
number in the strength test given at
The friendly attitude of the Rec­
lamation Service toward the con­
struction of McKay creek reservoir
was manifest when the budget for
the fiscal year 1921 was prepared.
Contingent on the availability of
funds and appropriate action by
Congress $350,000 have been asked
for the purpose of starting the Mc­
Kay reservoir. Much investigation
work remains to be done and a great
deal of legal work before the neces­
sary contracts with the districts of
the proposed water users could be
effected.
Nevertheless the League which
valiantly carried forward the cause,
assisted by the Pendleton Commer­
cial Club and E. P. Dodd, who pre­
sented their plan In Washington. D.
C., last summer, may feel a worthy
pride in their endeavors, and It is to
be hoped favorable action will crown
their efforts In the way of construc­
tion of a great reservoir conserving
the flood waters for the irrigation of
the fruitful lands of the lower Uma-
tilla valley.
T. H. Gaither, north of town
rancher, came home Wednesday
evening from a visit of several days
at the home of Mr. and Mrs. J. A.
Yeager at Adams, who were former
residents of this project. Mr. Yea-
ger, who is professor In the schools
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there, is recovering from an attack
Postmaster Skinner returned to
of flu, and Mr. Gaither extended his his duties In the postoffice Friday
visit a little longer than he expected after having been laid up from sick-
in order to help take care of his nera several days.
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friend.'
The revival meetings to be held
Misa Stasia Walsh, the Red Cross at the local Baptist church have been
nurse, will resume her study classes postponed until further notice. Ser­
in Hermiston Wednesday, February vices will be held at the church at
11, if health conditions will permit. the usual hours, however.
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the men's gynasium this year at O.
A. C. The young man’s home Is
west of this city, and therefore his
many friends in this neighborhood
are proud of his record.
The G. G. C. girls entertained in
honor of Miss Janice Brigham in the
form of a surprise at her home Tues­
day evening. The girls had as their,
guests Misses Madge Wire and Mar­
gie Watson. Everyone enjoyed a
pleasant evening, at the conclusion
of which a dainty luncheon was
served.
Weather Report
The maximum temperature during
the past week was 38 degrees, mini­
mum 16 above and precipitation .66
of an Inch.
Henry Miler, an automobile me­
chanic with years of experience, has
been secured by the Hermiston Auto
Co. to take charge of the mechanical
department of that Institution. The
gentleman Is from Portland, where
for a long time he has been a Ford
specialty man for a large auto con­
cern In that city.
Mr. and Mrs. W G. Capling of
Ponoka. Alberta, Canada, who have
been at the ranch home of their
old friends, Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Fin­
ley. the past six or eight weeks, are
leaving today for their northern
home.
Miss Ella May Harmon, home
demonstration agent, will be here
next week, beginning Tuesday, Feb­
ruary 2, to help all those who wish
to make dress forms for themselves.
A class of nineteen has signed up
tor the work so far. She can work
with only four at a time, so in order
to facilitate matters kindly send
your name or phono Mrs. Phipps.
Groups of four will be given their
place and date of meeting, so that
all can be accommodated. Please
have ready for work the following:
a. Pattern for fitted lining.
Note—For a person having a 36
inch bust measure a pattern for 34
inch is plenty large.
b. Two .yards 36 inch material
for lining. Note—This may be tick­
ing, Indian Head sheeting, 100 lb.
flour sack slightly starched, un­
bleached muslin or cambric. The
heavier the material the better, for
it will not stretch as much when
water comes in contact with it. and
the water will not soak through as
quickly.
c. Paper of pins.
d. Five pounds plaster of paris.
Dental only.
e. Excelsior.
f. Heavy cardboard.
g. Base with central pole. Note—
Plank two inches thick—pole to
neck.
Method for making dress forms:
a. Lay pattern on lining ma­
terial and trace seams for guide in
basting.
1. An experienced seamstress
need not trace the seams, for most
patterns allow % inch for seams,
which may be easily measured with
(he eye.
2. . Leave plenty of material
uround arm holes.
This may be
sliced and tucked up.
b. If pattern opens In back, al­
low one inch on each side of center
front, for the lining must have both
center front and back openings.
If it opens in front leave width In
back.
c. Cut circles for covering arm
holes.
d. Cut collar, leaving allowances
for Reams for both front and back.
e. Basté, fit carefully and stitch
all seams except center front and
back seams. Leave center back bast­
ed and front open.
1. Caution to fitter: Fit this
lining as tightly as possible and al­
low no creases. The tighter and
firmer the lining, the easier the
plaster of paris Is applied. The rea­
son for tight fitting Is to avoid crea-
ses when plaster of paris Is applied,
for the dampness causes lining to
stretch.
f. Wear tight fitting brassiere
and narrow petticoat.
g. Trim off all seams to % inch,
except those of center front and
hack, or stitch seams flat.
Miss Harmon requested that the
work be done this far before she
comes, then she will complete It. In
this way she can help a larger num­
ber of women. She has asked Mrs.
Phipps to get the plaster of paris In
quantity, so hand In your name,
that she may order the five pounds
for you. Quantity lots arc cheaper.
JERSEY BREEDERS HOLD
THEIR ANNUAL MEETING
The annual meeting of the Her-
miston Jersey Breeders’ Association
was held In this city Saturday last.
At that time the following officers
were elected for the ensuing year:
Geo. A. Creasy. President.
H. M. Sommerer, vice president.
C. M. Jackson, Secretary-Treasurer
Director for Block No. 1, W H.
Starr; for Block No. 2, F. P. Phipps;
for Block No. 3. W. L. Blessing; for
Block No. 4, P. P. Sullivan; for
Block No. 5, Wm. Bensel; for Block
No 6. S. V. Jones. Irrigon.
A motion prevailed at the meet-
Ing raising the service fee io $2.50.
A committee was appointed to
confer with Stanfield dairymen In
regard to joining this association.
The proposition of Incorporation
was discussed and was finally left
to the board of directors to decide.
There was a good attendance of
members of the association at the
meeting, and all took a lively inter-
est In the proceedings.