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VOL. XVII
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FOUND DEAD
HERMISTON. UMATILLA COUNTY, OREGON, THURSDAY. APRIL 19. 1923
THE MAY DAY QUEEN
Oh give ug a queen, for our May day
fair;
With a will to do and a soul to dare.
You sing of her beauty, and sylph­
ARLOUINE ROBINSON
WILL REIGN AS QUEEN
OPEN SEASONS FOR HUNTING
CHANGED BY COMMISSION
Chinee Pheasant Open Season to be
From Second to Third Sunday
in October
CIVIL WAR VETERAN
RECEIVES LAST CALL
No. 32
HERMISTON PROVES SHE HAS
“PE P ”
MAY DAY PAGEANT
DATE SET-M AY 1
By Mrs. C. Taylor
Once more the time seems propit­
ious to page the person who picked
like grace.
on Hermiston and said she had no
ROBERT SPRAGUE AND W. DYER But what of her speed, in life's MELBA CALLAHAN IS CLOSEST
Recommendations made recently FATHER OF MRS. J. T. DOWELL pep! Pep predominated and pru­ PLANS FOR MAY DAY FESTIVAL
sw^ft race?
by the Pendleton Rod and Gun club
SUCCUMB TO HEART FAILUURE
CONTESTANT
dence and parsimony were numbered
DIED SATURDAY
PROGRESSING
to the state game commission rela­
"among those missing” Monday after
Will those hands so dainty, and soft
tive to affecting changes in seasons
noon when Hermiston people, urban
and white,
for hunting so that the opening dates
Both Were at Their Work on Ranch
The
N
e
st
Six
Girls
R
eceiving
the
Was Native of Indiana and in His and subuiban, rose up and chose a Community Club at Their Tuesday
Guide the life-boat safe in Its onward
of the various season would be the
When Death Called Them
H ighest Number of Votes W ill
Queen for the May Pageant to be
flight?
Seventy-eighth Year
M eeting Discuss Various Civic
same in all sections of the state,
Act as Attendants
held in two weeks.
Problems
Or let It drift on the dancing stream,
were put into effect by rulings estab­
Voting stopped at 6 o'clock Mon­
'Till the grinding rocks end the fairy
lished by the commission last week
Last Thursday Robert Sprague,
Felix Seachris, father of Mrs. J. day evening, when Earl Kingsley
dream.
who lives near Umatilla, was found
On May 1 Queen Arloulne I will at its meeting in Portland.
T. Dowell, of Hermiston, passed away executed one tap on the fire bell, and
Notwithstanding the inclement
Most important was the change of
dead. He started out to repair a We vote for no queen. In the May day be crowned queen. This is the wish
last Saturday morning at the home of counting started. Votes had been weather, more than twenty members
race.
break in the irrigation ditch. When
of her loyal subjects who reside in the open season on deer in all sec­ his daughter in this city.
posted every two hours during the were in attendance at the Community
he failed to return at the accustom­ Who’s only claim is beauty and grace. the dominion over which she will tions of Oregon from August 20-Oct
Mr. Seachris was born in Indiana afternoon and business had been a club Tuesday afternoon and listened
ober 31 to September 10-October 31
ed Time a search was instigated. He We have beauty and grace in bird reign.
78 years ago. For a good many minor consideration on Main street to a program of unusual merit.
The open season on Chinese pheas­
and sky;
was found in an Irrigation ditch—
The knights who live within her
years he followed the occupation of since noon, attention being centered
Mrs. E. J. Kingsley reported the
dead. It is believed that over exer­ We want a queen who can build uB a principality have pledged their al­ ants was changed from October 16- farming in the above named state.
pretty strongly on the friendly riv­ receipts of the May queen voting
31
to
read
in
game
district
No,
pie.
tion combined with a weak heart
legiance. The ladies of the court
He was a veteran of the Civil war alry. The last day started with contest as »205.32. The club is
was responsible for his death.
Who can sweep the sand from the will be faithful attendants to her from the second Sunday in October to and was wounded in the battle of Eleanor Briggs leading Melba Calla­
proud of the successful work done
the third Sunday in October, both,
kitchen floor,
William Dyer, who lives in the
majesty.
han second and Arlouine Robinson by the publicity committee, and
Mission Ridge.
dates
inclusive,
and
In
game
district
vicinity of Hermiston, was found And stew us a dinner that calls for
Soothsayers and wise men who
During the early years of his life third, and these three held the first grateful to the patrons of the enter­
more.
dead Wednesday morning. Mr. Dyer
dwell in her realm have predicted No. 1 from the second Sunday in he allied himself with the Baptist three places all day but In chang­ prise ton their generous response.
was a bachelor and had lived In this
her reign will be one of Joy, mirth October to the fourth Sunday In church in which he was an active ing order. At four o’clock the con Those In charge of the pageant feel
October, both days inclusive, effect­
locality for some time. He also was We care not what sunlight her curls and merrymaking.
test was getting warm with Miss assured that in addition to taking
worker.
may reflect.
ive in all counties where there is now
at work In the field when he died.
In
a
good
many
of
the
kingdoms
About two years ago he came to Callahan two votes ahead of Miss care of the necessary expenses, there
We care not how gorgeous the maid
an
open
season.
Le had evidently been dead two
of the world today there is dissention
Hermiston to make his home with his Robinson, but when the final count will still be a substantial sum turn­
may be decked.
The open sason on sage hens was
or' three days before his body was
and
strife
but
when
you
ascend
to
daughter. Mr. Seachris is survived was made Miss Robinson had won ed into the treasury, 90 per cent of
If a toll burdened father, earned all
discovered.
your throne on coronation day your changed from July 15-31 to August by eight children.
by a large margin. A second count which will become a part of the
the "dough,”
1-15 of each year, effective In all
subjects
will
be
of
one
accord.
We
was latei made by a committee made building fund, the remaining 10 per
His
body
was
taken
to
Touchet,
Or "skinned" some poor plodder, to
Jack B iggs Steps on ’Er
voice the sentiment of your subjects counties of the state where there Is Washington, at which place he was up of F. C. McKenzie, H. E. Illtt and cent being added to the club’s ex­
furnish
the
show.
For a good many months Jack
when we say, long live Queen Arlou- now an open season.
Thomas Campbell, which confirmed pense account.
buried Monday,
The open season on blue or sooty
Biggs had been driving on roads that It clouds all the glimmer that beauty ine I, May Queen of Hermiston!
the result pos’ed by the former com­
Mrs. Prime requested that it be
grouse,
ruffed
grouse
or
native
were rough and sandy.
can fling.
As wa8 predicted the last hours
mittee of the Community Club.
generally known that all little boys
There was never a day passed that We see only the cost of the giddy of the voting for May queen was ex­ pheasants was changed from August
« Queen Arlouine will be attended under school age are eligible for en­
20-September 20 to September 10- ♦
he did not want to let the old Ford
young thing.
citing -and close.
♦
0.
A.
C.
FARM
REMINDERS
♦ by the fol’owing ladies-in-waiting, try in the kiddle kar parade, and it
out Just to see what she would do. But bring us a queen who will fill
A vote was taken and posted at Otober 31 in all counties where there
determined by their places In the
»
« voting, in the following order: is hoped that parents will see fit to
If you dropped Into his office he
our bill.
four o’clock Monday afternoon. is now an open season.
enter the little ones in either the
The open season on prairie chick­
would never fail to relate of how And we’ll spill all our pennies into The results of this vote disclosed that
Melba Callahan, Eleanor Briggs,
kiddie kar or toy vehicle parades,
The
fact
that
moisture
can
be
con­
ens
was
closed
in
all
sections
of
the
n uch speed the old bus had in IL
jour till.
Melba Callahan was leading by a
Gertrude Beisse, Nancy McNaught,
served when summer arrives by a Leta Thomas and Margaret Neary. of which latter Mrs. Warner is in
He claimed that all he needed to
margin of two votes. It was appar­ state indefinitely.
An open season was declared on thorough working of the soil in the Preparations for the coronation and charge.
prove his assertion was a long — Mrs. F. B. Pennock, class of ’79, ent at this time that all other can­
"Little Red School House," Liberty
Mrs. Baker announced the com­
straight stretch of paved highway.
didates were eliminated and the race Hungarian partridges in Umatilla spring has been learned by the most costuming will go rapidly on from
successful
vegetable
growers
of
the
county
to
run
coincident
with
the
pletion
of many details looking to
The first part of last week he made township, Porter county, Indiana.
thi8 date.
would be between Arlouine Robin­
Chinese pheasant season, and all state. A fine top surface of the gar­
the big event scheduled to take place
a trip to the Willamette valley. He
son and Melba Callahan.
The
Community
Club
and
the
com­
was in the vicinity of Forest Grove LOCAL POST TO SELL
Friends of these two girla launch­ birds killed to count In bag limit den makes it easier for the seeder to mittee serving during the contest on the school grounds st 2 o’clock
operate and produce a uniform ger­
Tuesday afternoon. May 1. She
FAMOUS MARCH ed their campaign. Tactics that with Chinese pheasants.
when he found just what his heart
mination and later an even stand wish to thank most heartily all those asked that all who have been solicit,
desired. For miles and miles before
heretofore had been kept under cover
Keep In Mind These Ordinances
of plants. A fine surface soil also who helped to make their way easier ed for baskets leave the same at the
The eleven thousand American was now used in an eleventh hour
him the highway and sky seemed to
during the past two weeks. The
The Community club has asked the acts as a good dry mulch and is also merchants who gave over part of library on or before Wednesday,
meet. There was no "cop” in sight. Legion posts aré being ‘‘mobilized to attempt to make their choice winner.
Jack pulled down both ears on the distribute over two million copies of Í Everyone, big and small, seemed to city recorder to publish an extract valuable when fertilizer is broadcast their stores and their time to the April 25.
old Ford and let her ramble. She the official national march of the ' enter itfto the spirit of the contest. from city ordinance No. 44 concern­ before seeding or transplanting. The ticket sale have helped most mater­
An Investigation)' regarding cer­
ate up the miles so fast that the gar­ organization, "Armistice Day For­ The places where the ballot boxes ing the throwin gof waste paper up­ successful growth of many vegetab­ ially and their interest has meant tain city ordinances has been re­
les such as cabbage, cauliflower,
ever.” It was composed by Berry were located was busy selling votes. on the streets or vacant lots.
dens looked like succotash.
much. Without newspaper cooper­ quested and the legislative committee
Section 2 of said ordinance reads broccoli and tomatoes can Invariably ation the task would have been reported that emptying garbage In
Glancing out of the corner of his J. Sisk, a crippled young man of
Sedate business men forgot their
eye he perceived that some one was Sioux City, Iowa, and won its high business careu during the excite­ as follows; "No person shall cast or be traced to the thorough spring pre­ greatly magnified and thls coopera­ alleys is amply covered by an ordi­
along side of him and hollering for distinction when it was adopted by ment that prevailed.
Detached throw any waste paper or paper of paration of the soil as one import­ tion has been given without stint. nance, and an offense of this nature
him to stop. He applied the brakes. the national executive committee of groups would gather here and there any kind, or allow the Bame to ac­ ant factor.
Mabel Brown’s singing at the should be reported to the city health
A "bull” came up. “Were you the American Legion.
upon the streets and discuss the cumulate in any place, lot or prem­
school house helped to advertise as officer, and correction Insisted upon
ises, or upon any street or alley
Knowing that Armistice Day was I contest,
speaking to me?” inquired Jack
Corn makes a-good crop for hogg­ did the words produced by Mr. Sap­ by public-spirited citizens. It was
“Am I?" exclaimed the officer. the day that ended the war and that j At slx 0-clock one tap of the fire within the city of Hermiston.”
ing down. Ilogs fatten in good per and hie accompaniment. The reported that we had no ordinance
The city council wish to call the at shape by this method and labor is children’s parade Saturday afternoon covering neglect of vacant lots.
"That Is all I have been doing for the the duties of Americans were trans- ■ bell announced the contest closed,
last ten miles.” "Now I suppose, fered on that day to the men who goon after the votes were counted tentlon of the public to ordinance greatly reduced. An acre of corn for the display of posters was a feat­ Mrs. Hinkle suggested a further in­
he continued, ‘‘you have a sob story won the fight, he gave the histori- an(j Arlouine Robinson was declared No. 74.
yielding 40 bushels will feed 20 ure and attracted attention from vestigation. td find if there were
This is an ordinance to limit the shotes weighing 125 pohnds for 15 Saturday afternoon shoppers. This state or county regulations affoct-
ready for me about an aunt or some cal title, “Armistice Day Forever.” queen.
other relative who is dying and you
With this march, he intends t o : The commltte in charge are to be keeping of certain stock within cer­ days.
parade was made up of three ex­ ing those lots bordering the highway»
are hurrying to the bedside before raise one million dollars for the ; congratulated for the manner in tain parts of the city of Hermiston
The club members feel that the
tremely juvenile queens, Dorothy
In section 2 of this ordinance may
they pass over. Go ahead let’s have Legion, to be used in the benefit of which they conducted the affair,
Shear the sheep on a clean dry Hitt, Dorothy Straw and Shirley matter of loose paper scattered anew
It. It won’t hurt me to laugh a lit­ the needy veterans, and the sale and The people of Hermiston have shown be found: "When cows are kept
floor, advises H. A. Lindgren, ani­ Brownson, in crowns, trains and on the eve of a clean-up is disgrace­
tle.” Jack ignored the banter. dlstribution will be handled by the their public spiritedness by cooperat. within the orporate limits of the city mal husbandry extension specialist repters, with trainbearers Mary ful, and wish »hat every resident of
"Say, officer, how fast were we go­ Posts throughout the country.
ing with the committee in every way of Hermiston by any person, persons
Brownson, Anna Ray Martin and the town blessed with even a small
The local post have copies of this that it has been their privilege to or corporatton3 for any dairy pur­ at O. A. C..Hay, chaff, dirt and burrs Margaret Barnhart, their bearing amount of pride would unite in a
ing.” "Couldn’t tell you,” replied
lower
the
value
of
the
fleece.
pose and are confined in stables or
the man on the motorcycle, "they march on sale at Siscel’s.
do so.
Sheep will struggle less in shear­ was most queenly. They were pre­ campaign to keep waste paper from
only equip this vehicle I am driving
The following is the final vote barns, such cows so confined shall ing if their paunch is not full at ceded by an enthusiastic band made littering the parking and roadsides.
with a sixty mile speedometer.” HONEY BEES DOING WELL
cast for the seven highest candl- each be allowed 800 cubic feet of the time of shearing. The fleece up of Edmund Briggs snare drummer, The cooperation of the teachers and
air space and shall not be confined
"She certainly has speed,” said Jack.
STORING GOLDEN HONEY dates;
Harvey Adams and Wllllard Robin- school children would mean much
facing each other closer than 10 should be dry. Wool will heat when ett, cornets, and Maurice Adams, bass in ridding our town of this nuisance.
"Yes she has,” agreed the bull.
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i Arlouine Robinson...................... 8115 feet and all stables or barns where tied and sacked damp.
"She’a got so much that I guess we
Mrs. Hinkle read an interesting
Sort out all tags and leg trimmings drum, and William Earnhart assist­
Honey bees are better off this year, Melba Callahan............................. 5832 such cows are kept Bhall be thorough,
had better take her into town and thanks to excellent weather condi- !
paper on the realistic drama and the
ant.
and
place
them
in
a
separate
sack.
Eleanor B r ig g s............................. 1813 ly cleaned every day, shall be well
show her to the judge.”
Last but not least is the announce- social satire. She emphasized the
tions, than they were this month last
Sack the wool at once. It loses
Jack now has a receipt tucked year.
! Gertrude Beisse............................. 1087 ventilated and kept in a healthful weight and collects dirt if stored u n - > e n t that the sum of »205.22 was distinctive characteristics of the
and sanitary condition.”
away in one corner of his pocket.
sacked
taken in during the contest and the three ages In the drama—the Greek,
“Much nectar is running from th e . . Leta Thomas.................................. 889
These ordinances must be observ­
It' reads thusly: "Received of J. maple trees and is being stored rap-! ^ ancJ M cNaught.........................
Sisal and binder twine should not ! Community Club is asured that the the Elizabethan and the Realistic,
M. Biggs $7.50. This amount was raiy in the hives of the bees,” says Margaret N ea ry .......................... 879 ed.
be used for tying fleeces as the fib- Pageant can now be made a success and presented an optimistic view­
The six girls who received the
paid for speeding."
point regarding the future of the
erg of the twine get mixed with the with this financial support.
D. B. Brown, of the Oregon Agri­
A deal was closed Tuesday where­
next highest numfer of votes will
"Now,” said Jack, displaying the
realistic type. Especial mention
cultural
college
department
of
wool
and
can’t
be
taken
out
except
by Mr. and Mrs. Fred Hennessey
act as attendants to the queen.
receipt, ‘‘if anyone doubts that the
was
made of the plays of Eugene
entomology.
“From six to ten
sold their Interest in the Oregon Cafe by hand picking. Paper twine la J"
old Ford Is a thoroughbred, I have pounds of honey a week iH about the
O’Neill, and his merits as a dramat­
best
for
tying
fleeces.
One
pound
The Infant daughter of Richard Io Mrs. F. L. Durfey. Mrs. Durfey
the papers to prove it.”
ist were shown to place him in a
best each hive can do at this time.” L; and Gladys Smith, died Wednes­ owns and operates the building in 1 b sufficient for 30 fleeces.
srcciAL coasasroMDSNca
class by himself. A number of his
One of the most important jobs
Um atilla Dairymen Sign Up for In­ in apiary management at this time day and the funeral was held Thurs­ which the cafe is located. The fut­
Mrs. Anna Sapper was a guest at plays will be in our library for the
For used cars at the right price.
day afternoon. The little one was ure plans of Mr. and Mrs. Hennessey
next few w teks. An interesting part
spection
,, ,,
c
, » „ th e Haddox home last Sunday
is inspection of the hives for dis­
see us. Kellogg & Shimke.
32-tfc
have not as yet been announced.
two months and eight days old.
Nearly all of the dairymen of Uma­
of Mrs. Hinkle’s number was a re-
ease, and cleaning out the entrance
tilla county have signed up with
Mr. and Mrs. Donaldson and son ' 'rl«w ttnd reeding of Susan Glaspell’s
to Insure free entrance for the work­
County Agent Fred Bennion to have ers, Mr. Brown explains.
Francis left for Hood River Tuesday) "Trifles given by Mrs. Voyen and
Dr. J. P Madden test their stock for
morning to make their future home. Mrs. Kingsley.
H. A. Scullen, bee specialist of
tubcaCulosis during this week. This
Mrs. O. C. Young read a splendid
the college, made an extension tour
Is the third annual inspection for
pap<
r on “Making Good Boys Out of
the second week in April, visiting
Mrs. Fornard was visiting frlendB
some and the second annual Inspect­
□
In the southern part of the district Bad Boys," and told of actual work
bee keepers to discuss problems with
ion for others. Only the owners of
1 Thursday.
of this sort which Is carried on by
beemen in Irrigon, Hermiston, Red- j
the one, two and three cow herds
Mr. and Mrs. Lyon on their Lebanon
mond, Prineville and Beaverton dis.
are the ones who have not all sign­
farm.
tricta.
A group of Columbia friends gave
up. It is neccessary that all who sell
Black Currants Doomed
| a farewell surprise party on Mar-
milk or cream have this inspection, |
Methodist Church Notes
A search for black currants is un­
\uijjorle Winslow Monday evening. The
and a'l those who do not avail them­
der way in several Oregon counties
This Is Sunday school week at the
yy
evening
was
spent
In
games.
Before
selves of these free tests will be com.
i this week by school children under
going home the young folks gave a j church. Rev. Jasper of the Method
pelled by law to have a veterinarian
direction of state and national white
shower.
Miss Winslow Is going to 1st Sunday school hoard and Rev
examine their stock later.
! pine blister rust specialists. The
I El Monte, California, to make her Van Nuse of the Presbyterian board
_
_ ' "
"
1 black currant is summer host to the
will represent the state hoard In the
future home.
” Team
nlRt which destroys whole forests
discussion
of the latest Sunday
The boys of the Baptist Sunday -
. -I
of white and sugar pine where both
Mrs. Ed. Hobart, who has been a echoed problems. This will be one
school held a meeting on Saturday
pine and currants grow.
| j guest at the Fox home, left last Sun- of the most important meetings of
of last week and organized a base
the year. All those who are Inter­
iday evening.
ball team. Billy Felthouse is the
Boardman
Boy
Breaks
Arm
ested
in Sunday school work of Her-
captain.
Last Sunday evening Charles
•. j ,
, mlston and the nearby towns are ex-
The requirements of the team are
The Neighborhood club will meet
,
„ , .
....
that every boy be a member of the i Breed,n*’ m Boardman, set out on
at the home of Mrs. Linder next b*c,ed ,o attend' BBe'nn,n«
Wednesday afternoon.
Fr,da>r even,ng’ a" day SatUrday a“d
Baptist Sunday school and weigh not horseback to round up the milch
_________________ ¡Sunday. A rousing good tints with
more than 100 pounds
'
cow" The horse threw him. he fall-
plenty of enthusiasm by young and
It is understood that other similar lng upon h,B arm in Buch » manner
City Meat Market Changes Hands
teams will be organized and this “
break tbe bone * ’B‘ h*1“’ the
A deal was made last Monday old. Good music. Good speeches.
team is ready and anxious to take on elbow J’ C Ballenger accompanied
morning whereby the City Market
all comer, who will meet the above hy tba
f°BtBT fatber b'™ Sb‘ |
owned and operated by Slkey A Hen­ Hotel Being Painted and Remodeled
the eight year old youngster to Her-I
conditions.
The Oregon Hotel Is being treated
derson, woe sold to John Ellis, of
mlston where Dr. Illsley procured
lAnnocortea, Wash. Mr. Ellis will to a new coat of paint that greatly
x-ray pictures of the broken mem­
move his family to Hermiston and Improves the appearance of the struc-
TREES HAVE ARRIVED
The trees which were ordered some ber. After the arm had been set the
asume control Immediately.
ture.
time ago by the Hermiston Commer­ boy was taken to his home In
_____________
The old porch has been torn down
cial Clnb to be used In the tree plant­ Boardman Bunday night.
Mr. and Mrs. W. O. Fritts arrived and a new one of concrete has been
ing campaign along the Diagonal
Tuesday from Woodinville, Wash., added.
Mr. Fritts will look after his prop- \ It Is surprising what a little paint
road, have arrived. Those who wish
Mrl Panl
»leee and Mrs.
these trees for planting can procure »• P Paulsen, sister of Chas. Baker,
erty Interests here for a few days, and a brush will do.
them from C H. Skinner at the post- »re visiting at his home this week,
| Mr. FrUt,, has an Interest In a g a r-' Improvements of this nature make
office.
'Both of the ladles are from Omaha
age at Woodinville.
one (eel proud of the old home town,
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