©be Smurata Wralh
VOL. XV II
HERMISTON, UMATILLA COUNTY, OREGON, THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 15. 1923
No. 23
McKAY DAM NOW ASSURED
OR. JAMES A. PEED UMATILLA SURVEY
DATE SET FOR
DIES SATURDAY RILL PASSES HOUSE
TREE PLANTING
f
PRACTICES
VETINARY
HERE
—
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MARCH 17 IS DAY SET ASIDE FOR
LOCAL MAN RECEIVES
PRAISE FOR VIOLINI
7. Kowalik. Chief V iolinist of Hallo­
well Musical Company Uses
Ross V iolin While Here
TOTAL OF $1,113,000 AVAILABLE FOR
CONSTRUCTION OF BIO RESERVOIR
S. D. L. Ross, a resident of this
city, who manufacturers the Ross
Violin, Is justly proud of the com­
mendation and praise which he re­ NOTICE TO HOLDERS OF WAR
ceived, as to the quality of his.violins
W ife Accompanies Body to Newcastle,
SAVINGS CERTIFICATES
Almost Unanimous Vote of House Commercial Club to Order One Thous­
from J. Kowalik, chief violinist of
Ind. H is Place of Birth Where
and
Trees
to
be
Sold
to
Farmers
Indicates L ittle Opposition
the Hallowell Musical company, who
Reports have been received from
Funeral W ill be Held
gave a musical program and after­ the Treasury Department at Wash
Who W ill B eautify Road
In Senate
ward.. piayiug for a dance, in this ington D. C., that there are still
city last Tuesday evening.
»138,000,000.00 worth of Series of CHAUTAUQUA FUND
James A. Peed, known to the resi­
March 17 has been proclaimed tree
Mr. Ross made his first violin 1918 certificates outstanding and
Some time during the coming sum­
House bill 306 passed the houM
SHOWS DEFICIT
dents of Hermiston and vicinity as
mer dirt will be flying on the McKay
with only four dissenting votes last planting day along the Diagonal in his 16th year. In 1891 he con­ Is desired to have them presented for
"Doc” passed away at his home in
road. The commercial club at its structed his second and in 1921 his payment or exchange as soon as pos­
Tuesday.
Those Instrumental in Bringing E n­ reservoir job, and there will be work
this city last Saturday morning. He
there for 400 or 500 men. according
The measure provides for an ap­ Tuesday noon day luenheon agreed third.
sible.
tertainm ent to City Compelled
cAme to Hermiston in 1914 from
to
indications. The sum of »363.000 is
propriation of »10,000 to match an to order one thousand trees to be
Last
August
Mr.
Ross
returned
These certificates may be redeem­
to Make up Guarantee
Newcastle, Ind. and since that time
in the budget for the year expiring
equal sum that will be- donated by sold to farmers who will aid In the from Florida with choice Florida ed for cash or may be transfered for
resided in this city where he follow­
the federal government for a survey beautifying of this road by the plant, wood, enough to build 40 violins, and Treasury Savings Certificates which
When books were balanced and June 30, 1923, and the budget for the
ed the profession of vetinary surgeon.
with the purpose of developing an lng of them. These trees will be or­ since that time has been engaged In draw 4 per cent Interest, compound, cash on hand counted after the last year following carries »750,000 for
His success in this line of work is
dered and paid for by the club and re­ the maufacturlng of them.
immense electrical power plant.
ed semi-annually if held until ma­ number of the Ellison-White Chau­ the project, thus making a total of
evident by the large practice that he
The following facts about the sold to the farmers as they are want­
The following is the recommenda­ turity and 3 per cent if surrendered tauqua in this city, it was found that »1,113,000 for the project up to a
had built up in this section.
Umatilla rapids project show |the ed by them, it was apparent that tion given Mr. Rosg by Mr. Kowalik: before maturity.
the course from a financial stand­ year from July 1.
In September 1917 he Journeyed
It is estimated that the money
vast scope of development planned someone should assume the respon­
point
had been a "flivor."
While in Hermiston, I had the
Treasury certificates are also ex
back to his old home in Indiana
sibility of ordering them so as not
available will be sufficient to do
for the future.
The
men
who
signed
the
document
empt
from
ali
Normal
Federal
State
pleasure
of
visiting
the
Violin
Sudio
where he was united in marriage to
more than half tho work and that the
125,00 continuous electrical horse to cause delay or disappointment
of S, D. L. Ross, where the Ross Viol­ or local taxes, except inheritance tax. that guaranteed the |clrculfc their
Miss Elizabeth Paul, bringing his
funds for completing the enterprise
power may be developed at this site. when theTHy arrived for the plant, in is being manufactured.
bride back to Hermiston.
For further particulars please call money, dug down in their pockets will be available by the time needed.
This is 93,000 kilowatts 24 hours per ing of trees.
and
made
up
the
difference
between
About two months ago he went to
This violin is a little differently at the Postoffice.
Thl8 Is a worthy cause and should
F. E. Weymouth, chief engineer of
day.
the money taken in and the amount
Portland for a diagnosis of his
Sincerely yours
the reclamation service. Is now en
175,000 continuous electrical horse merit the commendation of every constructed Inside and outside, from
which
the
guaranteed
called
for.
trouble. Doctors attributed his illness
C. H. Skinner, Postmaster.
route to Oregon to start work on the
power may be developed during per­ man, woman and child who lives ad­ the “conventional violins, present­
to cancer and decided upon an oper­
All the numbers were good, clean project and on the Baker project in
jacent to the road. The time and ing a beautiful model with exception­
iods of average low water,
ation. The operation was performed
entertainment and was worthy of Baker county. The coming of Mr.
AMERICAN LEGION TO
A total of 300,000 horse power money spent In the furtherance of ally good tone qualities.
support.
but was unsuccessful in as much as
this
enterprise
will
be
doubly
repaid.
I
tested
out
10
of
these
violins
and
Weymouth is awaited as instructions
may be developed 11 months in the
HOLD ANNUAL BALL
the disease continued to spread. He
Chautauquas as a rule are edu­ from him are desired in connection
year during periods of average low Years from now, those who aided In found several of them of very high
returned home and was confined to
the undertaking, may look upon the grade for new violins and with a few
cational and beneficial to commun­ with securing right of way. At pres­
water.
The local post of the American
his bed until "his death last Saturday.
A total of 600,000 horse power fruits of their labors and feel they months playing are sure to develop Legion will hold their first annual ities which they visit. It is about the ent the government representatives
Last Sunday afternoon from two to
may be generated during the irriga­ had received ample recompense for into instruments appreciated by viol­ ball on Washington’s birthday, Feb­ only method presented whereby rur- and owners of land on McKay needed
four the house wag thrown open to J
the Interest that they as individuals in artists.
jul districts and small towns are en­ are unable to come to terms. Mr.
tion season.
ruary 22nd. It i8 the aim of this or
visitors, scores of people visiting the
270,00 acres within 45 miles of had displayed.
I was so impressed with these viol­ ganization to make this an annual abled to procure entertainment of Weymouth will be consulted as to
Peed home to extend their sympathy
this nature. But their methods of whether condemnation proceedings
ins, that I used one of them in the affair.
the project cau be irrigated with
to Mrs. Peed and review for the last
doing business makes them prohibi­ shall be started. If thig action is tak­
Surprise Party Given
last half of our concert given in
pumping lifts ranging from 130 feet
The dance program will be inter­ tive.
time the remains of one of Hermis­
Mrs. Harvey Payne wa8 delight­ Hermiston, Oregon on the evening
en there will be no delay In starting
to 490 feet. Of this area 150,000
spersed with old fashioned dances so
ton's honored and highly respected
fully
surprised
by
a
host
of
her
work, as the government can at once
They
will
not
come
Into
a
town
of February 13, 1923.
acres adjoins the project and can be
ns to give those who are unfamiliar
c i’izens.
take
possession of the property and
unless
their
business
is
guaranteed.
watered largely by direct connection friends Thursday evening at her
Signed, J. Kowalik, Chief Vlolin- with the late dances a chance to par.
home on South Hill.
The body was shipped east Monday
They are unwilling to take that proceed to business, allowing the
It will require approximately 250,-
'•Jt, Hallowell.Musical company.
ticipate
in.
the
festivities.
A
prize
will
afternoon where It will be burled in
The occasion was the celebration
courts to determine upon the amount
be given the couple who display the element of chances which other busi­
the family burying ground at New­ 000 horse power to pump the neces­ of Mrs. Payne’s sixteenth (?) birth­
ness enterprises are compelled bo to be paid for the land.
sary amount of water to supply the
best
talent
in
waltzing.
This
will
be
day and the sumptious birthday BILL PROVIDING FOR REGISTRA­
castle. Mrs. Peed accompanied the
The view of Mr. Schilling, project
take. No one guarantees you your
270,000 acres above mentioned.
cake baked by Mrs. Pelmulder and TION OF APARIES PASSES HOUSE a carnival dance with confetti and success in business and we are un­ engineer, aH given Is that actual work
body east where she will remain per­
all the trimmings pecular to a dance
When the measure comes before Mrs. Blessing was decorated with 16
manently.
will be started some tlino during the
of this nature. Refreshments will be, able to see why you should put up
the senate there is little doubt but small blue candles.
Though the years may come and go . . . . . . . .
House bill No. 180 which provides served by the Ladies auxiliary. Stan­ money to help make up losses sus­ summer. Just when cannot yet be
The guests presented Mrs. Payne for the registration of aparies and
the memory of . ,,r^
Doc as he was , fam- what this body will pass favorable
tained by Ellison-White. As is now told. The government will handle the
Bn it as did the house.
with a very beautiful and useful gift which was sndorsed by the Umafllta field orchestra will furnish the mus­ the Chautauqua circuit -grabs the work direct, not letting a eestraet. '
Ullarly kpown will remain ever fresh
ic.
consisting of community plate silver­ County Beekeepers’ association was
in the hearts of those whrr consider
money and a few men in the com­ and lhe Denver office Is already plan­
ware.
E ntertainm ent and Dance Success
it an honor end privilege to have
ning upon the equipment needed.
munity get the experience.
passed by the lower house of the
The evening was spent at Rook and state legislature last Monday. For MODERN WOODMEN ENTER­
The entertainment and dance un­
called him friend.
The government will establish bunk
der the auspices of the local post of every one reported a very enjoyable failure to fulfill requirements of said
houses, meHs houses, etc., for caring
TAINMENT WEDNESDAY
the American Legion last Tuesday time. Twenty-three partook of the bill a fine from 10 to 100 dollars is
♦ for the worker on the job.
DEBATE AND BASKETBALL
refreshments
Including provided.
Arrangements have been made by
nlrht, was a success both from the delicious
The starting of work on the dam
NEWS GLEANED ABOUT
♦
GAME NEXT FRIDAY EVE. standpoint of entertainment and fi­ cakes and ice cream brought by the
The following is a letter received the local camp of Modern Woodmen ❖
THE TOWN
<• will provide much work for laborers
friends.
nances.
by Mr. Skovbo, secretary of Umatilla for the showing of a five real mov­ ♦
«• of various sorts. As much of the ex­
On next Friday evening the Herm-
The
Hallowell
Music
company,
of
Beekeepers’ association, from S. A. ing pictures depicting sanitarians
♦ pense will he for labor the work on
iBton high school debating team will
The next meeting of the Commun­ the project will mean approximately
Demonstration Apiary Planned
'Miller representative of Umatilla maintained by the order on next
-•» fer honors agains" Umatilla, in Chicago, gave a musical entertain­
Tuesday evening, Feb. 21 at the Play ity club will bo Tuesday, February »1,000,000 of outside money for the
The
Umatilla
County
Beekeepers’
county.
ment,
afterwards
furnishing
the
mus­
»Ms city. The negative team will J
House. Mr. Renner, national lecturer 20. The following program wiii be county during the year.
association Is active and for this Mr. J. Skovbo, Sec’y.
travel to Heppner where they will ic for the dance.
for the order will also be here and de­ given: Fiction, The Revolt of the
year
has
planned
in
Its
program
the
Umatilla
County
Beekeepers'
Ass'n.
There
was
a
fair
sized
crowd
In
debate against Heppner high the
liver a talk in connection with the New Group, Mrs. George H. Root—
establishment
of
a
demonstration
ap­
Hermiston,
Oregon.
COLUMBIA FARM BUREAU
attendance Inspite of the Inclement
same evening.
picture. There will be no admission Ellen Churchill Semple, Mrs. J. W.
iary. Educational beekeeping methods
Dear Mr. Skovbo:
The Purple Giants, of Echo, are weather.
TO HOLD MEETING
charged,
the
only
restriction
being
will be carried on here with the aid
Campbell.
Glad to report to you that the
slated to meet the American Legion
that
small
children
must
be
accomp­
of
the
county
agent
and
the
parttime
Bee Bill which Is H. B. No. 180, pas­
aggregation in this city on the same
R eality Transfers
The public is invited to attend an
bee specialist of the O. A. C. Two hun­ sed the House yesterday with very lit­ anied by their parents.
Those interested In silo construc­ open meeting of the Columbia Farm
date.
P. Lowengart to Edith H. Chezik,
dred
dollars
ha8
been
set
aside
by
The
lecture
and
picture
has
been
tle
opposition.
There
was
one
amend­
tion are Invited to attend the Co­
In order that the public may have »10. Lots 3 and 4, block 7, Hermis­
the county court for the payment of a ment, a copy of which I am herewith secured through the efforts of field lumbia Farm Bureau meeting, at the Bureau at Columbia school house
a chance, to attend both the debate ton.
deputy to carry on Inspection work enclosing you.
agent James Smith, Venerable Coun- Columbia school house Saturday eve­ beginning at 8 p. m. Saturday eve­
and basketball game, the game will
Umatilla County to J. T. Hinkle,
ning, February 17. J. DeWlld. ap­
under
the
direction
of
the
county
sul,
J. S. West and Clerk W. R. Wag. ning, February 17.
I hardly think this will Inter­
begin Immediately after the debate. »69.08, SWU NE% SW% and St4
praiser
for the Pacific Joint Land
agent.
fere in any way with the workings horn.
SEU N EtfSW K Section 29, Tp. 5
Stock Bank, will talk on "Gold
The
Modern
Woodmen
of
America
of
you
bill.
I
shall
do
my
best
now
to
N. R. 29.
Dr. Theo. Beleteskl, of Wasco, Bricks." Each family is requested to
Methodist Church N otices
have a large camp here and the en­
H. E. Hitt ot Hermiston, Is one of see that It passes the Senate.
J. T. Hinkle to Ray C. Challis,
Oregon, arrived In this city last Wed­ bring sandwiches, the bureau will
The revival meetings are still In
tertainment will be of much inter­
the most enthusiastic sportsmen in
Yours very truly,
nesday. Beleteskl is moving his fam­ furnish the coffee.
progress each evening. The attend- »400 SWU NE% SWU SH SE<4 the county. He has been prominent in
est to them aa well aa the general
S.
A.
Miller.
ily to Hermiston where he will prac­
ance has been very good considering
A4 SWU Section 29, Tp. 5, N. R.
public.
a number of campaigns for improve­
tice veterinary surgery. The editor
the severe weather. The Rev. Payne - 3-
George W ashington Tea
ment in the game laws of the state.
Lyle Tilden has purchased a ready-
hag known the Doctor for the past
Is giving splendid messages and you
Harry R. Newport to Jena J. Skov.
The Ladles of the M. E. church
The number of reigning houses In
Mr. Hitt, who is a visitor here today, cut house which he will put up Just
eight years and can vouch for him
ought not to miss one of them. The ’x> *1®-
an<^
lot 12, block is in the confectionery business in
as soon as the weather permits on Europe had declined from 41 In 1914 being a veterinary of exceptional will hold a George Washington Tea
following will be some of the subjects ®’ Hermiston»
at the church parlors on Wednesday,
to
17
In
1922.
Hermiston.— East Oregonian.
the corner of Fourth and Ridgeway.
ability.
used this week and next.
, Peter Bokish to Ira E. Putman, »1
Feb. 21 at 2:30.
"Gray hairs are here and there p
® an<^ I®-
5, Newport's
An enjoyable program will be glv.
Mr. and Mrs. A. S. Bennett were en. Everyone ta/cordlally invited.
upon him and yet he knoweth It not." pddltion, Hermiston.
business visitors In Echo Friday.
"A »10,000 Text."
--------------------------
Don’t forget to come.
"Woe unto the women when they
The record made 30 years ago by
sew pillows to all arm holes for Ith® New York Central Railway n-
Mrs. Mary Pedro, of Butter Creek, HAY MARKET TAKES
sleeves.”
, glne 999, in Its run between Buffalo
spent Saturday in Echo.
ANOTHER FLURRY
The services begin each evening and New York, has never since been
promptly at 7:30 except Friday night cqualld, 112 mils an hour being at-
Rev. Payne, of Athena, who Is
Some time ago the fear was ex-
they brgln immediately following the tsined at one stretch.
holding a series of revival meetings prettsed that unleee most favorable
high school debate.
at the local Methodist church, was
weather should rontinue until spitag
The male qdartett and others are
No Man Is Indispensable
a speaker before the Hermistou Com­ that i he Northwest would face a real
furnishing good music.
I enre not what your Job may be
mercial club at their regular not» hay shortage.
Services next Sunday at the us­
luncheon last Tuesday. Rev. Payne
A job that's most laborions,
The storm of December and
ual hours.
With mighty little salary
complimented the organization upon
Id weather of the last month
Sunday pchool at 10 o'clock.
the enthusiasm displayed by its
Or ono that's fat and glorious.
Preaching of gospel at 11 o’clock. But, be your labor great or small
members towards those things that thlM prophecy very much nearer real
Epworth League at 6:45.
tend to make the community pion ization.
Of this you must be sensible—
Evangelistic services at 7:30.
Indications point to sufficient hay
perotts and progressive.
Some other guy can do tt a ll:
If parents would come with their
to last Otegon feeders. If tt were not
No man la Indispensable!
children what a difference there
for the demand for Oregon hay In
would be. All are welcome. H. A. When you begin to swell with pride
Washington. The Yakima valley Is
Wann, pastor.
rapidly cleaning up. and some dealers
And cater to the gallery
have expressed the opinion that there
And put on lota of "dog" and "side"
will not he sufficient hay to last
Pilot Rock stockman Visits
Because they’ve raised your salary;
more than another four weeks.
Mr. D id B ush.a prominent stock- Why then's the time you’ll tumble
man. of Pilot Rock was a visitor in
quick,
the Hermiston section to the Seattle
the Columbia'district Saturday and
Such ways are Indefensible;
Sunday. He spent the week end at Some other guy can do your trick:
already considering the lmprotation
the home of William Rhodes. Mr.
Bush visited this locality In order
offering farmers (20 at county points
to ascertain conditions, he being a
with little hay to be had,
prospective settler in this vicinity.
He seemed much impressed by the
visit and no doubt In the near future
will be numbered among the citizens
of the Columbia district.
7 No. It will roll upon Its way,*
I
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And— what seems reprehensible—
that the only limit set to price« will
Jack Smith has purchased the Cres- Some othr guy will draw your pay:
nay property and will remodel It j
No man Is Indispensable!
throughout.
j
— The Kodak
ket,
SINCE AUGUST 1914
BILL
SPONSORED
BY
ENTIRE
UMATILLA DELEGATION
TREE PLANTING ALONG ROAD
ACTUAL WORK TO START SOMETIME DURING
SUMMER: ARRIVAL OF ENGINEER AWAITED