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- y K, ■ in hr : - wnane RALD - HERMISTON, UMATILLA COUNTY, OREGON, SATURDAY, JUNE 5, 1920 VOL. XIV SAND AND WIND STORM HERMISTON LOSES FAST BALL GAME TO ARLINGTON'S TEAM NEARLY SPOILS BALL GAME 9380 PROVED GREAT SUCCESS Between 2000 and 2500 people at tended the Big Barbecue. Three hundred automobile loads were count ed passing through the town of Boardman to the Dillabaugh ranch whore the celebration was held. They came from Pendleton, Hermiston, Heppner, Arlington and all inter vening points. A special car came from Portland bringing five railroad officials, members of the Portland Commercial Club and other citizens. The Columbia highway resembled a parade from 8 o’clock in the morn ing until noon when the feast began. The weather could not have been better and the whole day was one of crowning success. The scene of the barbecue was a large sweet clover pasture on the Dillabaugh ranch adjoining the main eanal of the West Extension. On the upper side of the canal lay the John Day lands stretching from Arlington to Butter Creek, nine miles wide, comprising a tract of 3000 acres of smooth land and heavy soil which under irrigation will become one of the greatest projects in the west. In the vicinity of the barbecue were sev eral thousand acres of alfalfa sup plied by water by government irriga tion, where three years ago was nothing but sagebrush and jack-rab bits. The road from Boardman to the scene of the barbecue was pla carded with signs which told part of the story of this rapid develop- ment. One sign read "Three years ago in sagebrush, last year produced $90.00 per acre net.” It was stated by speakers on the program that no project in the west had been so rapidly and easily de veloped and had been attended by so quick and highly profitable returns of the 150 farms in the vicinity of The purpore of the celebration was to bring to the attention of the peo ple of the northwest and of Oregon in particular, the Great John Day Project. It has been organized into an Irrigation District and engineers will soon be employed to make sur veys of canals and to locate reservoir sites. Several years ago the Gov ernment Reclamation Service exam- ADDITIONAL LOCALS R. Boswell was a Hermiston vis- itor in Pendleton last Friday. Col. Emmett Callahan of Board man was visiting friends in Hermis- ton last Tuesday and Wednesday. dei Next Sunday Hermiston goes to base ball. Lots of rooters are needed as this is going to be a hot one. Echo to play Thursday of last week, Geo. Corse and family motored to Pendleton to take in the minstrel show that vis ited that city. Mr. and Mrs. H. J. Stillings are rejoicing over the arrival of a 12 pound baby boy born last Friday at their home in the Columbia district. Mrs. Henry Jacobson of Pendleton visited several days of this week with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. John Leek, returning to her home Wednes day. The Home Team Puts A Wonderful The Grand Stand Loses Its Popula tion when Wind Blows Sand Exhibition of the National Game At Sunday’s Game The ball game between Arlington and Hermiston played at Boardman on Barbecue Day was one of the best games of ball the home fans have had the pleasure of witnessing this year. Arlington had the home boys outclassed a little and won the game 5 to 1. With the exception of the 6th in- ing the Hermiston team held Arling ton helpless with the exception of the one lone score they got in the fourth inning. Ed Hitt playing center for Her miston, had the misfortune to break his thumb during the game while trying to catch a hard fly which came in hie direction. He gamely etuck it out and the boys did not know he had broke the member until after the game was over. All in all the game was enjoyed by 2500 people who came from all parte of the country and were loud in their praise for both teams. Following is the score: Arlington R H E ...0 0 Wilson, S S .... .0 0 Sylvester, 3 B ... Gaunt, C F .... .. ...2 2 0 Felctinger, L F ...0 0 0 0 Sperry, 2 B ... ...1 Reitman, 1 B .1 2 0 0 Helms, R F ... ...1 Coons, C ...0 0 0 Montague, P ................... ...0 0 0 ...5 7 1 Total ........ Hermiston R H E Hunt, C ...0 1 0 Klock, S S .0. 0 0 Voyen, 1 B ...0 1 0 Hitt. C F ......... .1 1 1 Gunn, 3 B ........ ...0 0 0 . 0 1 0 J. Todd, R F . 0 Longhorn, L F ...0 L. Todd, 2 B ...0 0 » Phelps, P ......... 0 .. 0 Total ...1 6 1 se - ias ined the entire project and an ex tensive booklet has been published giving many of the facts of the land, supply of water and cost of reclama tion. The Board of Directors of the project expect to leave nothing un done until construction has been completed. They claim that in con junction with the other project ad joining the John Day lands that another Yakima country will soon be created along the Columbia in the State of Oregon, extending from Echo on the east to Blalocks on the west. The Board of Directors of the John Day Project and the people of Board man are entitled to great praise to the splendid manner in which they conducted their celebration, Two beefs were roasted to a turn, Five thousand sandwiches were made, pickles and coffee were in abundance and cakes were numbered by the score. The large birthday cake for John Day was valued at $123.00. It was cut up in small pieces and dis tributed to the crowds. Alfalfa nector was served and everybody had a plenty and there was no confusion or excitement in serving the throng. Two bands fur nished the music, one from Hermis ton and one from Heppner. Speech es were made by Hon. Emmett Cal lahan of Boardman, Dr. Hann of San Francisco, Hon. James Stewart of Corvallis, and representatives from the many towns represented at the barbecue. In the afternoon a ball game was played in the town of Boardman be tween Arlington and Hermiston and in the evening a ball was given in the new Murchie building. Many of the people visited the new $50,000 school house at Boardman. One feature of the entertainment on the grounds was a representation of John Day in the early days of the OREGON AGRICULTURAL COL project. [He appeared in a grey LEGE GIVES GOOD ADVICE beard, with burro and an old saddle pony hitched to an antiluvian bug gy and remonstrated upon the set Bunco Men are Selling Poultry Rem edies to Farmers—0. A. C. tlers upon approaching his territory, Says be Careful but when shown the fruits of their labor, he welcomed them to his do Reports have been received by the main. poultry department of the college — ; that the state is being systematical P. B. Siscel has installed two large ly worked by agents who are selling plate glass show windows in the remedies, sprays, and disinfectants. front of his confectionery store this In some cases it is reported that the agents represented themselves as agents of the college, and their plan R. W. Hamm, proprietor of the of operation seems to be to visit the Liberty Bakery is confined to his I farmers or poultryman as poultry room in the Hotel Oregon with an experts and offer their services. The attack of appendicitus. -methods recommended, as reported to the college, for the. destruction of Mrs. Linwood Foster of Billings, pests are practically worthless, and Montana, arrived Wednesday for an the prices charged for the disinfect extended visit with her sister, Mrs. ant or sprays are exorbitant. C. E. Schilling and family. Farm Management. O. C. A number of Hermiston people Whether you like improved appear motored to Pendleton last Tuesday ance or not, it is a profitable thing evening to hear Ex-President Taft to keep the buildings and machinery having enjoyed his talk very much. well painted. Paint is the cheapest building material on the market. One of the largest real estate More money can be covered by a coat deals, in point of price, that has of paint this year than ever before. been made in Hermiston for some time, went through last week when Geo. Wagner, 8. P. * S. brakeman Mr. Fox sold his 25-acre ranch cast with headquarters at Fall Bridge, of town to Charles Hawkins of Nor Washington, visited over last week thern Idaho, near Grangeville, for a In Hermiston as the guest of Harry consideration said to be $7,000. McMillan. Umatilla came to Hermiston with blood in their eyes and a fixed and determined resolution to beat the Hermiston boys in a ball game. Hermiston got away with the long end of the score, however, beating Umatilla 5 to 2. It was a very good game if you did not mind a little sand mixed in with the game. In the middle of It. it looked like rain and the grand stand was quickly emptied everyone running for the Dajry & Hog Show sheds, The wind did not damper the ardor of the players for they remained on the job until the 9th inning was played out. Standing of the League Hermiston Echo ....... Umatilla . Irrigon W ..... 7 ...... 6 ..... 2 1...1 L 2 « ,7 Pct. 875 750 250 125 HAY GROWERS ORGANIZE The Northwest Hay Growers As sociation, which was formed through the efforts of F. M. Kiger of Port land. and who owns and operates an alfalfa ranch at Umatilla, is com posed of some of the leading hay growers of Hermiston and Umatilla districts. “The farmers are the only unor ganized class of men in the country, and the time seemed right for us to do something,” said Mr. Kiger. "It has been the custom for the farmer to sell his produce and divide the returns with two or three middle men and if any loss was to be sus tained, it was passed back to the pro ducer. This has gone on for so long that the average farmer'has come to think that he . is the legimate prey for every other class. As a rule when he has anything to sell the other fellow sets the price and when ho buys he has to pay the other fel lows price also. As a result of these very unsatisfactory sales, some of us are determined, if possible, to rem edy things and we believe that we have made it possible for the associ- ation members to receive through the organization several dollars more per ton for their hay than they could do otherwise. For instance, I have within the last tew days taken contracts for the delivery of first cutting hay f. o. b. Portland, for $36 per ton, which after deducting $4 for freight and 11 for the assoc iation leaves $31 net to the grower, as against $25 or $26 which is about the best possible price that could be obtained by non-members. Then addition to this, the association has secured for its members Inspection at shipping point and since the law says that all hay must be inspect ed, we feel that the association can well afford to maintain an in spector here for its members so we know our hay leaves here with pro per weights and grades Instead of the customary railroad weights and door inspection at receiving point which is accorded others. "What is the expense? Well just now it is 11.00 for each acre pro ducing hay which is paid In as cal- led for by the directors. but after we incorporate, there will likely be an additional sum resuired of new members. - ici NO. 38 64 IRRIGON ROBBED FIVE PORTLAND LADS HELD On Thursday, May 27th, at about 12 o'clock, five young men beating their way through the country rob bed the railway station at Irrigon Station Agent Seaman did not dis cover the robbery until 2:20 in the afternoon, nearly two hours after the boys got away with the money. They took $38.00 In silver and cur rency and four railroad tickets. The five boys were together, but appar ently only two of them entered the building, while the others kept watch out side. The two who en tered the building climbed over the wire work in the waiting room into the office and by means of prying and using keys they had forced both the money drawer and ticket case open and took all the paper money and silver dollars, leavipg only smal ler change, amounting to about $17 left in the till. Hasty investigation developed that five men were seen In the neighbor hood and by the aid of Section Fore man John Kuvallis and Signal Main tainor J. E. McCoy, who in company with Agent Seaman started down the track with a speeder. They had not gone far when they saw the boys walking ahead of them. The rob bers heard the speeder coming and suddenly disappeared. Tracks found by Mr. McCoy showed they had gone to the road and apparently flagged a passing automobile. The pursuers continued the chase and at Messner drafted Operator C. VV. Doering Into service with his automobile. By this time till the Boardman residents who had cars were getting them out ready to start In the chase. Agent Seaman and Mr. Kuvailla jumped into Mr. Blayden’s car fol lowed by others and they raced down the highway at high speed and over- took the five boys at Castle store. Mr. Seaman at once demanded to know which two of the five were the ones who went into the depot at Ir rigon and took the money, he said, "Come through, we got your finger prints, we got witnesses, we got you, come through or we will hand you all over to the authorities." One lad said immediately that he did not want to squeal on the others and from that moment things hap pened fast and furious. One $20 bill was hidden under the front seat of the car they flagged and finally 137.51 of the money was returned. The boys gave their names to the authorities at Heppner and all hall from Portland. They were taken to jail immediately by Deputy Sheriff Voyen from Boardman. Mr. Voyne had been on the lockout for the rob bers on the cut-off when they pas sed Boardman, the boys first at tempted to cut across the cut-off but failing to get anything to eat were forced back to the track and to their doom. In less than nine hours after the robbery was committed the boys were safe in jail at Heppner. HERMISTON SCHOOLS SHOW POPULAR HERMISTON YOUND WONDERFUL RECORD YEAR COUPLE MARRIED SUNDAY Coming as a great surprise to High School Nearly Doubles in At- their many friends in this vicinity, tendance—Grade School is the news of the marriage of Miss Shows Increase The school year just ended in Her miston is most gratifying to the principal and teachers and to ail of the people of the city, for nothing gives us more pleasure than to know that, our schools are prosperous in attendance and well taught. Professor Voelker gives us some interesting figures comparing the last, two years of school, which show at a glance that the schools of Her miston are rapidly increasing In at- tendance, and we can safely say they have greatly increased in efficiency. I Margaret Shot well and George H. Prindie, at McMitcilie, Oregon last Sunday, * 98 • The happy couple returned to Hermiston Tuesday morning and will take up their residence on Mr. Prin- die’s ranch near Hermiston. Mrs. Prindle is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. K. Shotwell of this city. Mr. Prindle Is the son of D. H. Prindle, also of Hermiston. Jim McCready In Serious Condition Dr. R. G. Gale, was called to Walla 1918-19 1919-20 Walla Sunday In consultation to sec Number enrolled In 70 High School ..... 48 Total Enrollment in 34 7 Public Schools . ... .301 159 141 No. days taught 214 25» Aver, daily attend. Whole number days attendance ..... 30240 41193 Those passing the eighth grade state examinations are: Monte Hedwail, Grace Skinner, Ger ald Campbell, Howard Parrish, Pearl Christian, Marie Peldmulder, Mae Meyers, Ei nin I Hensley, Wallace Reid, Richard Correll, Eldora Kings- ley, Ida Kennings, and Perry Jensen. School Is being held for those wishing to make up any subject each morning al the school house. Thursday and Friday, June 10 and 11 one more chance will be given those failing when examinations will be held over again. Jim McCready who has been in a serious condition for three or four weeks from injuries received while employed in a load construction camp. . McCready will lose part of his right leg, up to this time hope being entertained for his recovery with out amputating the limb. Please Plant a Slip Miss Graves, teacher of the first grade for the next term wishes to request the parents of children who will attend school next year in that grade to plant a slip of some kind of plant. The object is to beautify the school room for the year, after which they may be taken home by the owners. If they are planted at once they will be well started by Sep tember. New York’s Great Barge Canal Is Opened "y American Cavalry Posted at the Juarez Bridge p.veti ,1,0) ; ---------- ... : The new $150,000.000 Members of the Seventh United States cavalry guarding the International bridge leading to Juarez, Mexico. New York state barge canal, one of the world's greatest inland waterways. Is open to tritine, connecting the Great Lakes and the Atlantic seaboard. The photograph shows the guard gate at the head of the massive Waterford locks at the eastern terminus of the canal.
