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HERMISTON, UMATILLA COUNTY. OREGON,' FRIDAY, JU N E 3, 1921
HERMISTON WlILL Hi IVE i
NEW NEIGHBORING TOWN
:: Memorial Day Exercises ::
The third annual Memorial Day the day and his remarks were in
services were in charge of the Her keeping with the spirit of the day.
miston Post American Legion and He reviewed some of the incidents of
the G.. A. R., and the program was the late war pointing out the patriot
ism and heroism of the American
carried out without a hitch. Com boys who fought not only for the
mander Voyen was chairman of the flag, but also for humanity. It is a
day and did his part like a veteran. beautiful tribute for a nation to set
Five of the Civil War Veterans are aside a day to commemorate the
in this community - and they were deeds of the patriots who sacrificed
given a place of honor on the plat their lives and fortunes that the
form.
principles of liberty might be pre
Comrade Fisher read a poem on served for future generations.
the Flag which was appreciated by
The band then played a dirge com
all.
posed of sacred melodies.
The chairman read the memorial
After the program the Legion boys
«’»▼ order« from headquarters and and the G. A. R. members, accom
then called on the school band which panied by a goodly portion of towns
rendered a selection entitled ‘‘In people went to the cemetery where
Camp," a melody of war songs.
the graves of the heroic dead that
Mrs. Ashmun sang “Dear Old Pal sleep in the Hermiston God’s Acre
of Mine" and the male quartette, were fittingly decorated with flow
composed of Harry Straw, M. D. ers, after which three volleys were
Scroggs, Dr. F. V. Prime and A. W. fired over their graves, and taps
Adamson, sang “Tenting on the Old sounded, which was the climax of
Camp Ground,” both numbers being the day’s exercises.
greatly appreciated by the audience.
Our Legion boys are to be com
Rev. Ashmun, pastor of the Bap- mended for staging such a successful
tist church, delivered the address of ¡ Memorial Day program.
No. 38
MDLETÍINCH JB WOMEN’!
PLAY WAS WELL RECEIVED
Hermiston is to have a new neigh-1
I A crowded house greeted the Pen
boring town. Cold Springs Landing
dleton ladles of the Current Liter
will be the place, on a part of the
ature
Club who successfully present
Shaw homestead. E. P. Dodd, who
ed the one act sketch “The Futur
now owns the land at the old Cold
ists,” at the Play House Friday even
Springs station, will start the town
ing. for the benefit of the Hermiston
and E. I. Davis is now busy prepar
The Hermiston alfalfa mill oper
Library.
The play was a clever take
Last
Sunday’s
ball
game
at
Stan
ing the plat. The Newport Con ated by the C. 8. McNaught company
field was a disappointment to all who off on women’s club life and the aud
struction company and the Shotwell has practically completed its season’s
ience had lots of hearty laughs, for
Contracting company will soon make run. The first hay of the 1920 crop
witnessed the game. Everyone went
each one of the visitors wes espec
camp on and near the newtown, and was brought to the mill on June 3
expecting to see one of the hottest ially fitted for the part she played.
begin the construction of the new by W. G. Gordon, and Blnce that time
games of the sason, as it was Stan These ladips showed a splendid spirit
highway leading from the new town there were 3,060.6 tors brought in
fields second chance at Hermiston, of cooperation between Pendleton
to Holdman, thence to Pendleton.
loose at the market price, which
This new road will tap the Cold ranged from *21 to *9 per ton. The
and they were determined to wipe and Hermiston and we give them a
vote of thanks for the evenings
Springs-Holdman wheat country and market price on hay has ben de
out the sting of their first defeat. pleasant entertainment.
It is estimated from one-fourth to cidedly downward. The *21 price
However, their first baseman spilled | Before the playlet was given sev-
one-half million bushel of wheat will held only a short time, and before
the
beans for them, and through sev- eral local numbers appeared on the
be stored in warehouses at the new July 1 the mill price was *16. The
eral errors started the game against Program. The high school orchestra
town, when it will be necessary for average price for loose hay for the
rendered several well chosen selec
Stanfield.
the present siding to extend and season was *14.06 per ton. The mill
tions and were heartily applauded.
other facilities to be provided. The makes no attempt to buy large
Hermiston should have shut Stan- Miss Pauline Voelker recited "How
contract for thirten miles of the new amounts of hay to hold for specula
flpld out, but after they had gathered the La Rue Stakes Were Lost” in
road has ben let for the price of tion. believing that its mission in
one run in the sixth the local boys Buch an artistic manner that showed
*133,000. which will be spent largely the community is to afford a ready
did not care how many they made the audience why she was given the
at the new town and here in Hermis cash market for alfalfa when the
as long as they did not get enough gold medal at the County contest sev
I
come
to
her
home
to
spend
the
day
ton.
grower is ready to sell. Apparently
' a custom which hospitable “Father to win. The final score was 15 to 7. eral weeks ago. Mrs. Ashmun sang
Alfalfa lands in the Columbia dis among the many growers, there is a
Following is the lineup:
a solo and endeared herself to the
| Strohm” had started a number of
trict extend to within about two sufficiently great difference of
Hermiston—
R. H. E. large audienme with her sweet voice.
| years ago. The day was Ideal for
miles of the townsite and other lands opinion as to when the right time to
O f The Week
picnicing and many little group pic H. Todd, 3b............................. 2 3 2 Henry Sheladay plaved a cornet sol i
within the vicinity between the pres sell has arrived to keep deliveries
Spinning, s............................... 4 3 0 in his usual brilliant way. and we
nice were enjoyed along the river.
ent irrigated area of this project and fairly well strung out, which, of
Voen, lb ......... ....................... 3 1 0 are always glad to hear the clear
Mrs.
C.
M.
Jackson
was
hostess
for
the new townsite are subject to course, is essential for the successful
Thorn, c.................................... 3 0 0 tones of Henry’s cornet.
two delightful afternoon parties last
reclamation. Some of the dry lands operation of the mill.
Paulin Voelker was the victim of Waterman, cf........................ 2 1 0
The entertainment was enjoyed by
near the new town are under oil
The company, besides handling week complimentary to Mrs. J. D. a pleasant surprise party on Tues Middlesdorf, 2 b..................... 1 0
1 all and the treasury of the Commun
lease and other leases are being ne loose hay at the mill, operates
Watson. On Thursday afternoon 1C day when the members of the boys' Longhorn, If.......................... 0 2 0 ity Club was augmented by a neat
gotiated for lands along the Columbia field baler and during the season
ladies enjoyed a round at progressive Sunday school class, in company with L. Todd, rf............................ 0 0 0 sum.
river in that vicinity. There is al 1,463.8 tons were disposed of in this
the girls’ class, dropped in to re Phelps, p................................. 0 0 0
ready at Cold Springs a railroad site manner. During the period there auction bridge .high score falling to mind her of her thirtenth birthday
GREAT CHAUTAUQUA COMING
and a platform, and springs, for ship was purchaed 915.* tons baled by Mrs. A. C. Voelker, and consolation Outdoor games were the first on the
Total ................................„16 10 3
ping hay, and these facilities will custom balers. The average price to Mrs. R. V. Todd. On Saturday program until dark coaxed them Into
TO STANFIELD FOR WEEK
Stanfield—
R. H. E.
be Increased a« rapidly as possible. paid for baled hay was *16 per ton, afternoon bridge was again the or the house, where games were re
Smith, ss.................................. 2 4 2
The main street of the town extends f, o. b. the cars. For the purpose
That the Chautauqua program for
der of the entertainment honors go sumed, after which ice cream and Guerrant, If............................ 1 2
1
south from the present station. Land of comparing prices, a charge of
cake were served, with the teachers Harris, lb ...............................' 0 1 2 the coming season holds much of in
will be leveled for buildings. Wafer *3.50 per ton can be'added to the ing to Mrs. O. G. Sapper, and low of the classes, Mrs. R. É. Spencer and
terest for the lecture, music and en
M. Thorn', c............................ 1 1 3
is available to a depth from live to loose hay brought to the mill, which score to Mrs. M. C. Athey. The Mrs. Rhodes, assisting.
tertainment lovers is Indicated by the
S. Thorn, p............................. I l l
twenty feet on the townsite and a would mean a price of *17.56 per house was prettily decorated with
advance information from the El'i-
Ward, 2b.............................. 0 1 3
■
3
hm
«
5 ■ l’~ ~ °
large table rock adjoins It which is ton for baled hay.
wild flowers on both occasions and
The parlors of the Baptist church Montgomery, rf..................... 1 1 0 eon-White association. The dates for
fifty fet in height and suitable for
The outlook for alfalfa is not dainty refreshments served by the were the scene of a congenial gather Reese, cf............. ................... 11 I o Stanfield have ben definitely set for
reservoir for domestic supply.
nearly so bright as it was a year ago hostess. This series of parties con ing on Wednesday evening when the McCoy, 2 b............................. 0 0 1 June 21 to 25.
The name of the new town has at this time. The tendency has been cluded a large number of parties
The feature musical event of the
membership of the church undr the
not been fully determined.
The downward on all commodities for the planned for Mrs. Watson, who left
Total
week will be the two concerts to be
auspices of the Baptist Ladles’ Aid
7
12
13
founder prefers to call It Cold past year and, although the price of with her family Sunday for their
presented on the last day of the as
society entertained the members and
Springs, because of the familiarity, hay at the present time is not good, new home in Walla Walla.
sembly by Wltepsklc's Concert Or
friends of the church in a welcoming
and also because it is the name of it 'is certainly reasonable to state
chestra. This Chicago organization,
reception for their new pastor and
the Cold Springs reservoir. Cold that .the bottom has been reached,
under the leadership of Meyer Wil-
wife, Rev. and Mrs. Ashmum. The
Miss
Clarice
Watson
and
Miss
El
Springs Creek, the wheat belt tribu and we can look for a better de
epskie, pianist and director, is one
rooms
were
fresh
and
fragrant
with
dora
Kingsley
were
honor
guests
at
tary thereto, but postal regulations mand and better prices in the fu
of the best known orchestras on the
a delightful evening party given by greenery and lovely roses; cosy cor
may prevent the use of the name and, ture.
nels,
rugs
and
comfy
chairs
added
Next Tuesday, June 7, a special Chautauqua platform and one that is
if so, the railroad company has
The mill besides handling hay does Miss Doris Swayze at the home of to the comfort of the guests. An in
her
parents,
Mr.
and
Mrs.
F;
B.
election
will be held for the measures always in wide demund. Olive Mc
agreed to change the name of the a large business in other alfalfa pro
formal
program
was
Introduced
by
submitted to the people by the legis Cormick, noted coloratura soprano,
station according to the name select ducts as chopped alfalfa, ‘‘Shady Swayze, last Thursday evening.
formerly with the Pittsburgh Sym
Dr.
W.
W.
Illsley;
A.
E.
Bensel
glv
lature.
Games,
music
and
dancing
were
the
ed for the town.
Brook" molasses alfalfa meal.
phony Orchestra, will appear as solo
ing
a
short
address
of
welcome
in
be
diversion of the evening which was
The measures are:
Mr. Dodd has had this new town
ist In the evening concert. Miss Mc
half of the church, followed by more
thoroughly
enjoyed
by
the
large
com
Legislative
Regulation
and
Com
In contemplation for about a year,
Cormick
has a glorious voice with un
welcoming
words
by
A.
C.
Voelker
pany of friends who on parting, ex
pensation Amendment.—The purpose
but has not deemed it advisable to
and Gordon Shotwell. Mrs. Ashmum of this measure is to establish the usual range and sweetness of tones.
pressed
many
regrets
that
these
pop
start the movement until the''con
ular young people will make their then sang a pretty selection, as did duration of the legislative assembly. Other musical companies scheduled
tract for building.the new road had
during the week are the Apollo Duo,
Mrs. Correll. The singers then as No recommendation.
homes
elsewhere next fall.
actually been made.
sembled around the piano and the
World War Veterans’ State Aid the Margaret Reynolds compnny and
company enjoyed an old-fashioned Fund.-—This
is a constitutional the Valda Four, each presenting two
On
Decoration
Day,
the
married
Eighth Grade Examinations
On Saturday evening of last week songfest led by Mr. Vielker. Punch
concert*.
On June 9 and 10, an examination men and single men of Hermiston Miss Eldora Kingsley and Miss Clar and wafers were served by a com amendment, and its purpose is to
The great comedy success, "It Pays
raise
funds
to
be
loaned
to
enlisted
crossed
bats
in
an
exceptionally
good
will be held for those who did not
ice Watson entertained 18 of their mittee In charge during the evening
to
Advertise,” presented b the
pass in the eighth grade. All the game of baseball, that is. the married young friends at a pleasant cafeteria and everyone present reports a very men of Oregon who saw service be Keighley New York Players, is one
tween
April
16,
1917,
and
Novem
men
think
it
was,
for
they
trimmed
children who failed at the close of
luncheon at the home of Mr. and pleasant time.
ber 11, 1918. Should be supported of the feature atractlons of the week.
the school year to pass in that grade their single rivals 9 to 3.
Mrs. B. S. Kingsley. After the sup
Probably no funnier farce has ever
by every loyal citizen In Oregon.
There
was
not
as
large
a
crowd
will have the opportunity to take the
per hour the young people had a
been
written than “It Pays to Ad
HONEY
SOLD
Emergency Clause Veto Constitu
examinations again on the above as was expected, considering the lively time with music, games and
vertise.” In the hands of an all-pro
tional
Amendment.—
Its
purpose
is
to
sights
that
the
fans
might
see,
for
dates.
dancing going later to the Bungalow
J. M. Thom sold a little over two amend the state constitution empow fessional cast, such as is scheduled
there was nearly every combination Auditorium to Join the rest of the
tons of Hermiston white alfalfa ering the governor to veto certain for Chautauqua, it should draw a
of uniforms known, except bathing dancers.
honey last week at 10 cents per provisions In measures without veto record crowd at the assembly.
Cafeteria Lawn Social
suits— and we don’t call them uni
pound. This sale nearly cleans up ing the entire measure. A good and
At the home of Mrs. W. A. Leath forms— worn by the married gents.
Carveth Wells, of Ixmdon, Eng
ers on Wednesday evening, June 8, The single men swipeing all the ball
Miss Mabel Brown invited a large all the honey on the project, there re bad measure. A good governor would land, prominent British explorer, will
supper will be served from 7 to 8:30, uniforms available.
number of young people to her home mains about two tons of honey left use the measure right; a bad gov contribute an illustrated lecture of
after which the M. E. ladies will
on
Saturday evening for a farewell unsold. The price is considered very ernor could do much harm to the genuine interest and value the fourth
However, laying all Joking aside,
provide entertainment for all. Every - the game could have been worse; of party in honor of the young people good, as the honey market is quite state. Better let well enough alone. night of the assembly. For six years
pne. young and old. are cordially In course we don’t just remember of of the Jensen family, Victor, Perry, low now, and not much demand. It
Hygiene Mariage Examination and he was on official exploration work
vited. Those who have no means of ever seeing one that was. but It’s Erma, and Thelma, who left with is said that other honey producing License Bill.— Purpose: To require for the British government in the
transportation, confer with Mrs. Rena possible. There is one good feature their mother on the midnight train sections wtlll have considerable of females, as well as males, to pass a Jungles of the little-known Malay
Waterman. Everyone who has extra about the last game. It has caused for their new home In Sheridan the product left, especially in Idaho, satisfactory examination before a peninsula.
space In their car please invite others so much comment, good, bad and in Wyoming. The young folks spent a where about 40 per cent ot It re physician in regard to contagious or
Another prominent lecturer during
to go along and give all a chance different, that there will perhaps be very happy evening together and mains unsold. This speaks a good communicable venereal diseases and the week will be James A. Burns,
word for Hermiston’s white alfalfa mentality. An Insult to the women president„of Oneida Institute of Ken
to have the best time of their lives.
another game soon, and the losing bade their old school and play mates
honey, which is conceded the best In of the state. All decent, respectble tucky, more familiarly known as
side will have to pay the price of a reluctant farewell with many sin
the country.
Reconstructing Lines
women will leave the state to be “Burns of the Mountains.” His ad
the best feed obtainable In the city. cere good wishes that they may en
The Pacific Telephone & Tele
joy their new home.
married rather than submit to such dress, “Remarking the Kentucky
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Mr. and Mrs. N. A. Burdick and indignities. Vote on this measure— Mountaineer,” Is the story of his
graph company started a crew of
Mabel Normand in ‘‘The Slim Prin
son Dunbar, of Redmond, Oregon,
great educational work among the
men last Wednesday reconstructing cess” will be shown at the Play
»7. NO.
The members of the girls' Sunday motored to Hermiston to visit with
the telephone lines and laying new House Sunday. June 5. Mabel Is al
Women Jurors and Revised Jury feudists in the heart of the Cumber-
school class of the local Methodist their daughter, Mrs. E. J. Kingsley,
circuits Into the Columbia district. ways a popular favorite with Her
Lae.—
Purpose: To permit women lands.
church enjoyed a pleasant picnic din last Saturday, returning home Sun
W e line will run about live miles miston playgoers and there will be a
serve as Jurors. If the ladies
ner at the "Apple Trees" last Sun day. Dm.bar will make a longer
out the diagonal road.
want to serve as Jurors they will
large crowd at the Play House Sun day, going to the delightful little
Mr. and Mrs. Jack Crimmins trans
visit and will perhaps stay all sum vote for this measure; If they don't,
day.
ported*
their household goods last
resort after the morning services. mer.
Box Social Tonight
they will kill it.
Sunday to Freewater, . where they
Mrs.
Arthur
Rhodes,
Mrs.
R.
B.
Spen
A big crowd, a line program and
The box at Kingsley's store for
Besides the above measures, the will make their future home. Mr.
a Jolly time is promised at the big the Near East relief, for shoes and cer and Miss Martha Winslow chap
Why Suffer from Rheumatism ?
county has a measure raising the Crimmins came over Saturday and
eroned
the
party.
Each
member
of
box social at the Columbia school clothing, has not been very well pat
Do you know that nine out of every salaries of the county officers. This took his family away Sundny.
house tonight. Friday. June 3. The ronized. Anyone who has any.old the class had invited one friend to ten cases of rheumatism are simply should be supported by the people of
clubs who are interested In sending clothing, especially wool and old accompany the party and all reported i hen mat Dm of the muscles or chronic the county, as our county officers
A Delicate Complim ent.
representatives to the Oregon Agri shoes, will please bring them to a pleasant time.
rheumatism, neither of which require are greatly underpaid.
teacher's birthday and the
It
cultural College have choeen Miss Kingsley’s store and deposit them In
any Internal treatment7 The pain
eblldn n brought her ninny bouquets,
Melba Callahan and Miss Wilma the box for that purpose. Some of
Many picnic parties were scheduled may be relieved by applying Cham
T ru th Not A lw ays Supremo.
which made a line showing on her
Waugaman as delegates. Bring your us could not give money, but we may for noon on last Monday, taking ad berlain’s Liniment, which makes
" Il's Impossible." said Jud Tunklnat
One little girl voiced her ad
lunch boxes, spend an enjoyable eve have some old clothes that will be vantage of the Memorial Day vaca sleep and rest possible, and that cer “a lw ays to tell the truth. Nobody miration of the alght by saying: “(lit.
ning. and help the boys and girls Just as acceptable to those poor starv tion. Mrs. B. F. Strohm extended tainly means a great deal to any one would go lo a dentist who wotildoY Mlea Blank, your desk look* Just like
promise uot lo hurt yog ranch.“
an invitation to the community it afflicted with rheumatism.
make the evening a grand success.
ing and poorly dressed people.
a grave.“—Boatvo Trtuscripi.
Alfalfa Mill Has
Successful Season
Hermiston Keeps
Lead in League
Society Events
Special Election
Next Tuesday
Single, Married
Men Play Ball