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THE HEBMISTON HERALD, HERMISTON, OREGON. Sip ^tnnWaa Arraló my nets like anything. I'm good with fists. Better get your gun an' shoot shootln's good. An’—great Published every Thursday st Her- while snakes!" as the figure rume within misten, Umatilla County, Oregon by range of my screwed 'round face—“a Raymond Crowder, Editor sad Man girl—an’ pretty as a picture I ’T wun't ager. yon that spoke!" “Tea, it was, but I spoke deep's I Entered as second class matter, December 1903 st the postoffice at could to sound like a man. Thievin' Hermiston, Oregon. said hopelessly, “Nothin' matters. It's I the pen for ma. When they’re caught, all them hoboes are goln' to split on ' me, te try to save themselves. They’ve , been playin’ simp with me. I see It now. 1 bragged I was smart, so they shoved me to the front an' kept pattln* an* tellln’ me what a kingbird I was. Huh! 1 done most of the stealln'. 1 killed the two watchdoga Just leave me hangln* here to get sort of used to what's cornin'." The girl hesitated, moving closer. “Don’t talk as If you was all bad," she considered. “An’ I like your voice. Let me see your face plainer." But my face was toward the wall, my body limp and dejected. She placed a hand on ray head and turned my face toward her. "Ugly lookin’ phlr, ain’t It!" I Jeered. “Better get a rope an' tie my hands. ■olds That’s my real, not ‘Rat* Ilk« ¡ha hoboes can me. Now you run Into rhe house a»' tell the men, when they come, that I'll be slttln' out here.” “Don’t be silly, Reynolds. I’ve been studyln* It out. Would anybody know you 'round here?" “None but the gang. I’ve worked tn the dark—unless by the clothes." “Then It’s all right. Now there’s a little room In bark the hen roost where we keep chicken feed. I have the whole care of It an’ keep the key. I'll lock you In there an’ bring out some supper an' some peroxide to dean the hurt places with. An’ la the mnrnin' when I slip your breakfast 1'U bring some clothes a visitor left here once. They’re pretty good, an’ ’bout your size. You put ’em on an* come straight to the kitchen door." "All right," I promised. “But what's the Idea—give myself up?" “Silly again. You're goln' to work. The master haa been tellln’ us to be on the lookout for a man to do his gardenin'. Good help’s scarce, an’ he'U snatch you up. An’—an* them dead chickens In the bag I'll fix up for din ner. I'd have to get some anyway, for company Is cornin'. Christmas dinner, you know.” an May 4, 1908, or since then hare acquired, at public auction to the highest bidder tor cash In hand, the proceeds to he applied In satisfaction of said execution and all coats. Dated this 24th day of November, 1923. ZOBTH HOUSER, Sheriff. 12-5te By T. B. Buffington, Deputy. NOTICE OF SALE “I 3 ON THE TRACK NOW E One Car Utah Castle Gate Stove Coal $12.00 on car. ■ Notice is hereby given that l»y vir ■ tue of the authority of the City ■ Charter of ih>. City of Hermiston and the direction of the City Council au thorizing and directing the Treasurer of the City of Hermioton to collect the unpaid assessment for the city Irrigation water for tbo year 1923, levied and imposed under the provto- 1 ions of Ordinance No. 73. passed I by the city council and approved by the mayor on July 2, 1913, an ordi nance No. 96 passed b tho city coun cil and approved by the mayor ou April 17. 1918. I will on the 22nd day of December, “Another Chicken Want Into the Bag.” 1923, at the hour of 10 o'clock In the hoboes ain't good to meet when they forenoon of said day at the City tki. l t l i . W u t i n N ew sp aper U nion.) got their stealtn's on 'em. But 1 sure Council Chamber In the City of Her did set you going.” miston, Oregon, sell the following de. Her tinkling laugh sounded pleas G E N U IN E scribed lots, pieces and parcels of ant even In ray unappreciative posi NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE land at public auction to the highest tion. UNDER EXECUTION “Of course I came ’round the cor bidder for cash In hand the proceeds Notice la hereby given. That by DURHAM ner slow, not being sure you meunt to from the sale of each lot, piece or by virtue of an execution and order TOBACCO stuy. And say, I never did have a parcel of land to be applied In satis real adventure before, with me as of sale issued out of the Circuit faction of the assessment upon lot, heroine. It’s Just like a book. An’ you Court of the State of Oregon for piece or parcel of land with Interest “IEST WE FORGET’’ do look so funny. I’m enjoyin’ my * “But You an’ Me Know Better." t'm gr.-ut with my lists—boxln', you Umatilla County, and to me directed thereon from March 1, 1923, at the Remember Christmas morning self.” “So’m L An’ I feel funny—Just as know. An' you're close enough for me and delivered upon a Judgment and rate of * per cent per annum togeth when you were akld? And the days funny's can be. An’ of course I to maul you right now.” er with a penalty of 15 per cent of of anticipation before Santa Claus But she paid no attention. She Decree rendered and entered in said wouldn't be polite. You bluffed me ■ was due? Christmas morning was a to thinkln' you a man. That's why 1 stmlicrt my face a few moments, then Court on the 19th day of November, each of said assessments and all costa. ■ Following Is a description of each red leltor cne In your childhood ex started my high dive. Ou-u-ch !” pulled my cheek softly. 1923, in favor of Western Irrigation of said Idts, pieces or parcels of land “ Why. you're nothin’ but a boy,” she istence. You went to bed early on “Winder pinches, does It?’’ laughed Company, as plaintiff, and against D. Christmas eve and your slumbers the girl. "Carpenter who made it didn't said pityingly, “nothin’ but Just—a F. Mustard, os defendant, for the sum with the number of feet frontage, ■ name of owner or reputed owner, hoy." were fitful. All night you dreamed know his business." ■ of Three Hundred Sixty ()3<0.00) "I'm past twenty-one,” Indignantly. “Knowed— It—too—well," I groaned, and amount of said assessment: ■ of Santa and his reindeer and how breaths, “ 'specially when he “I’leiily old enough to know what I'm Dollars, with Interest thereon at the According to plat filed with County he would enter through the chimney between Phone 331 drlv them nails. 1—was twisting doin', an' to take my medicine.” rate of six per cent (3 per cent) per Recorder November 23, 1904. leaving trains of enrs, wagons, sleds, ‘round to see you better, an'—ouch! “Just a hoy." she repeated. “Now Name Amount “ The Yard of Best Quality ' apples, candles, etc. W-h-ewl Them nulls are cuttln' me you wait a minute. 1 wun't be gone annum from the first day of June, a Block 2— Bright and early you were up right in two. Fust we—know I'll he 1 long." H. M. STRAW. MGR. 1920, and for Thirty-five and 40-100 ■ She hurried away, soon returning Lot 1, 50 feet, Minnie Brown...... Your cariosity would not permit you droppln' half Inside un' half out.” (335.40) Dollars costs and disburse with a tall step-ladder, which she The girl uttered a low cry of com ......... ...................................... 35.00 to dress before you ascertained wliat Excltuive Representatives of National Builders Burean ■ placed against the wall. Mounting to ments, which said decree. Judgment Lot 2, 50 feet, Minnie Brown...... St. Nick had left. You had written miseration. and order of sale has been docketed “1—I didn't know,” she apologized the sernnil step she put her arms un ................................................35.00 a letter to Santa Claus a few days and enrolled In the offflce of the contritely. “I wouldn't have laughed. der my shoulders. Lot 3, 50 feet, Minnie Brown...... before Christmas Informing hint of ( thought 'twas Just bein’ squeezed “We’ll lay your hend Hn’ shoulders clerk of said Court, and .............................................. 35.00 on this step-ladder so you'll be level your desires and sure enough there too tight. Could. I pull—" Whereas,-by said Judgment, decree they were. The Jolly old fellow sel “Not on your life,” I cried hastily. an’ easy,” she said cheerfully; “then and order of sale It was directed that Block 4— dom failed you. Perhaps the money “It would only help the nulls, not me. I’ll pry off a side piece, like you said. the following described property In Lot 1, 50 feet, H. R. Newport........ I've noticed It's loose." ................................................35.00 value of the toyB you received was Maybe If one side of the frame could In ten minutes she had me free, Umatilla County, Oregon, to-wlt: be pried off, makln' the winder bigger. Lot 2, 60 feet, II. R. Newport........ very small and yet on Christmas The Southwest quarter of the standing on the ground beside her. But I felt It wiggle like 'twas loose when ................................................35.00 morning Rockefeller with his millions I stuck In.” 1 felt no animation. Southwest quarter (SW tf of Lot 14, pet, F. E. Barnhart...... “ ’Twa’n’t worth the trouble," I could not have purchased a single S W ft) of Section 5, Township "But you’re an awful hobo tramp ................................ 5.00 one. who steals an' all," hesitated the girl. grlmicd. “though I’m Just as much 4, N. R. 28, E. W. M., together Block 5— The child of today Is the same as “Maybe I’d better wait till the master obliged. But I've got old tramp clothes with the water rights of forty , on, an’ with the country 'roused they’d Lot 21, 50 feet, W. O. Sutherland . of yesterday. Ills anticipations and comes back from break In' up your pes spot me ten miles off an’ run me In. miners lncheH appurtenant there ........................................ 5.00 JoyH at Christmas are the same. tiferous camp. But he’d slap you Then the gang will throw all the stuff to, as specified In the contract Lot 22, 50 feet. W. O. Suther- Thero are a number of “regular fel. right In Jail with Ihe others.” on me. an' make It good an' strong. entered Into between the West "Hey I" I choked In a startled voice land .......................................35.00 lows’’ who build eastleB concerning No. I'll Just stay here till the men ern Land & Irrigation Company Block «— the coming of Santa but awake on —"the camp! What about the camp!” come hack. I see now I wa’n’t cut out and D. F. Mustard on the 20th Lot 17, 25 feet, E. O. Comegys day of April, 1910, “Yes, you’ve been watched. A mun for a hobo, anyhow, an' I’ve been sns- Christmas morning doomed to dis .......... - ..............„...... ........... 32.50 appointment. Perhaps you know was hid all day tn the top of a pine piclonln' II for some time. I'm too be sold by the sheriff of Umatilla grass green for one thing, an’—an’ Lot 19, 25 feet, I). O. ComegyR... some. If so Hec that he or she Is not near the edge of the swamp, watchln' they’re too cheap for another. My real County, Oregon, to satisfy said Judg. W h ere the Sun Shines ................... ............................32.50 disappointed this year. It will only your coniln’s an’ gain’s. Folks got work Is dlggln’ In dirt like I started ment and decree and all costs. tired o’ hens stole an* watchdogs pla- M o st o f the T im e coat you a few dimes and It means a ened, an’ such like. The mnster an' out. An’ If It hadn’t been for an uncle I will, on the 29th day of Decem Block 7— Lot 7, 35 feet, C. C. Durfey. 33.50 lot to the child. If you would know 'boat a dozen men, with the constable, who put two men's work on me nn’ pes ber. at the hour of eleven o’clock, In and the very air seema to dispel worry Lot'8, 12 feet, C. C. Durfey. 31.20 real Yuletlde happinett, play Santa are cleanin’ ’em up right now. lie terin’ my life out, while his own boys the forenoon of said day, at the and tone up the nerves. Claus to some needy boy or girl. told me to stay 'round the poultry were goln’ to school. I'd ho at It now. North door of the Court House In Pen Block 8— One can pick oranges, climb moun dleton, Umatilla County, Oregon, sell Lot 1, 50 fet. J. K. Shotwell 85.00 Their Joy und beaming countenance house an’ watch—though't wun’t like Fact Is, I ain’t much.” tains, dance at fine hotels, bathe in “Nor me," returned the girl sympa all the rlghl, title and Interest said ly anybody would come so early.” Lot 2, 50 feet, J. K. Shotwell 85.00 over a coveted toy will amply repay the ocean, visit old missions and play “An' was you there ull the time?" I thetically. “I’m only second girl In the D. F. Mustasd had tn and to the Lot 17, 25 feet, M. W. Sharrard.... for the money spent. kitchen an’ they keep dribblin’ into me golf all in one day, if desired; or asked, In a depressed voice. above described property on the 20th ...........................................„...32.60 every day for months and each day “Right In the corner, In the shadow. I’m no ’count. But you an' me know day of April, 1910, or Bince then has Lot 15, 25 feet, C. H. Crandall ... something new I was sort o' scared when you slipped better. We’re a whole lot. It’s only acquired, at public auction to the ..................... „........................ 32.50 In; an' besides, I wa’n’t sure. So I oilier folks' envy.” highest bidder for cash In hand, the My face cleared and I laughed. 4 0 0 0 Miles of Paved Highways Lot 23, 25 feet, R. V. Ashmun...... waiter). But It’ll be an hour or so 'fore “Guess you're right," I agreed. proceeds to be applied In satisfaction the master gets back, an' you’ll keep The most w o n d e r fu l system of ........................-.......................32.50 “Anyhow, you’re some girl. An' say, of said execution and all costa. on hurtln'.” hotels, apartment houses, cottages, Lot 24, 25 feet, R. V. Aahmttn..... want you to remember me ns Itey- “That don’t matter none now," I Dated this 24th day of November, bungalows and suites for the accom ----- ---- ----------- ........ ......... 32.50 Dj> F. H. SWEET 1923. modation of tourists in all the world, Block 12— ZOETH HOUSER. Sheriff. »1IE c h i c k e n and costs reasonable. Girl Discover«! Lota 8, 9. 10. 11, 12, 182ft feet. squawked. I 12-Stc By T. B. Buffington, Deputy. Acrobatic Tramp Lyle Tilden....................... 318.25 Representatives of tho slid a swift Purloining Poultry According to plat fl'cd with the hand to Its NOTICE OF SHERIFS SALE UNDER County Recorder April 5, 1905. for a Yule tide n eck an d EXECUTION Block 3— stilled IL This Faaat. will gladly furnish Illustrated booklet« giving Notice Is Hereby (liven, That by complete information about the glorlotu play made the fifth and [ Lot 1, 50 feet, J. H. Reid 35.00 virtue of an execution and order of ground of the West Let them teU all about anil went Into the I hotel rate«, railroad fares, through car service. Intruder Impaled sale Issued out of the Circuit Court Block «— bag with a spite Lot 11, 50 feet, H. Roblnett. 35.00 on Window Nails, ful lunge. I was of the State of Oregon, In and for F. C. Woughter, Agt., Hermiston, Ore. but Was Saved the County of Umatilla, and to me Block 7— angry nt the Wm. Me M”rri»v. Gen’l Pass. Agent, Lot 1, 30 feet. F. A. Chezik 33.00 clumsy work. A directed tfnd delivered upon a Judg ■a Portland, Oregon by N aw Friend Lot 2, 25 feet, F. A. Cherik. 32.50 squawk wus u ment and decree rendered and en Lot 3, 25 teet. F. A. CherUt..?2.50 dead give-away of new lingers, and tered In said court on the 19th day of mine were old. Of course It wus u dog Lot 4, 25 feet, F. A. Chezilt.2.50 November, 1923, In favor of Western well...................................... »3.15 ter of tha Southeast Quarter of Sec harking In the houae path and my turn Irrigation Company, a corporation, Block 8— Lot 13, 45 feet, Earl Cald tion 33, Tp. 5 N. R. 29 E. W. M. ing at the Instant of clutching. But Plaltiff, and against W. J. Staptsh Lot 1, 30 feet. C. C. Durfey 33.00 well.......................................33.15 that was no excuse for a regular. I I will at the hour of 2 o’clock In and Clara Staplsh, his wife, John D. Lot 2, 25 feet, C. C. Durfey 32.50 I Block 8— was getting so cocksure of myself un the afternoon on the 12 th day Janu Watson and Mattle C. Watson, his Lot 3, 25 feet, C. C. Durfey. 32.50 ' Lot 8, 45 feet, G. A. Beasley 33.15 to be careless. ary, 1924, at the west door of the wife, Defendants, for the sum of Lot 21, 25 feet, C. C. Durfey 32.60 j My hand shot out again and another Lot 4, 46 feet, G. A. Beasley 33.15 Four Hundred Ninety-nine and 15- Lot 22, 25 feet. C. C. Durfey 32.50 j Lot 5. 4 feet, 5G. A. Beasley 33.15 Umatilla County Court House tn Pen chicken went Into the hag. That ntnile dleton. Umatilla county, Oregon, sell 1*0 (3499.15) Dollars, with Interest six, the number I boasted I would Block 11— .’lock 9— all the right, title and estate held or thereon at the rate of six per cent bring, and a fine feast for even ten Lot 18, 30 feet. Geo. B riggs.33.00 i Lot 9, 50 feet, Walter Botkin.___ hungry hoboes In a woisla camp—our owned by the said Allen Umatilla (* per cent) per annum from Novem Lot 19, 25 feet. Geo. Briggs .82.50 .....— ................ 33.50 Fruit Company In and to the abovR Christmas dinner. ber 19, 1923, and the further sum of Block B— Lot 10. 50 feet, Walter Botkin..... described NEft NW ft SEft Section But I ulways liked to do a little Seventy-five (375.00) Dollars attor Lot 4, 47 ft feet, E. E. McMillen more than I promised. I would take ....................- ............ 33.50 33, Tp. 5 N. R. 29 E. W. M. and at ney's fees and for Nine Dollars and Eat........... „......... .. ........... 34.75 an extra one for good measure—a nice Dated at Hermiston, Oregon, thia said time and place I will also separ 70-100 (39.70) costs and disburse fat one. My eyes peered along the Lot 6, 47 ft feet. E. E. McMillan 22nd day of November, 1923. ately sell all the right, title and es. ments. which said decree. Judgment dimly oullined forms on the roosts, Est. .......................... ........„..34.75 S. C. Lochrie, City Treasurer. tate owned or held by the said Allen und— and Order of Sale hae been docketed Lot 6. 47 ft feet, E. E. McMillan 11-Ste “Hello," said n voice nt the door. Umatilla Fruit Company In and to and enrolled In the office of the Est ................... ...... .„„„34.75 I gas|a*il audibly. Sharp eara were the above described SEft NW ft Clerk of said Court, and Lot 10, 47 ft feet. E. E. McMillan NOTICE OF SH E R IFFS S A IE OF another thing I prided myself on, and SEft Section 33, Tp. 5 N. R. 29 E. Whereas, by said Judgment, decree Est...„......... ................ ......... 34.75 PROPERTY O F EXECUTION this person had appeared at the door and order of sale It was directed that Notice Is hereby given that by vir W. M., including such interest as as noiselessly ns I ismld have tuyself. Lot 11. 4 7 ft feet. É. E. McMillan the following described real proper The two breaks rutiled mu. Est.............. ............... ........ „34.75 tue of a Writ of Execution issued was owned by said Allen Umatilla Fruit Company In the above describ ty in Umatilla County, Oregon, to- High up at one end whs a little According to plat filed with the from the office of the Clerk of the square window, (he sash out to admit wlt: Circuit Court of the 8tate of Oregon ed piece, of property on the 12th day County Recorder April 22, 1907. air. My eyes were as quick and ac The Northeast quarter of the for Umatilla County and to me direct of January, 1911, or that it has since Block E— curate as my fingers, nnd my body had then acquired, at public auction to Southeast quarter (N E ft of Lot 5. 54 feet. W. S. Boynton 35.40 ed on a Judgment In said Court ren once belonged to an acrobat hoy In a the highest bidder for cash in hand, SEft ) of Section 2, Twp. 2. N. dered on the 23th day of November, Block F— circus. Almost with the word from R. 27. E. W. M., together with the doorway my knees hunt and Lot 6. 54 feet. Frank Reeder..35.40 1923, In favor of the Hermiston Com the proceeds of the sale of the prop the water right appurtenant straightened Into a swift spring, my Lot 7. 54 feet, Frank Reeder....... pany, a corporation, a, plaintiff and erty first above described to be ap arms In front and ray pnlius together thereto, to-wlt: A water right ................................................35.40 against the Allen Umatilla Fruit plied to the satisfaction of that por like a person diving. of one miners Inch per acre for Lot 8, 54 .feet. Frank Reeder........ Company, n corporation, as defend tion of the execution referring to Then the humor of It struck me. and the first sum of 3487.17 with Inter each acre of said lands, ns set ERE'S the solution to your gift problems— ■ ....... ............. ......... ................. »5.49 ant for the sum of 3487.17 with in. I chuckled. “Winder hole wan't quirk forth and described In the wnter lovely set of Pyralin toiletware. Its exquisite terest thereon at the rate of 7 per est thereon as above set forth and enough In grahhln', so missed my neck, Block O — right contract from Western beauty and real utility make it a gift that is certain to cent per annum from March 1. 1319, the further sum of 375.00 attorney', leavin' ine to squawk -same's I did West f t . 270 feet. Catholic be appreciated and keep alive thoughts of the giver Land A Irrigation Company to number five chicken. Guess 'tivas all Church _______________327.90 and -the further sum of 375.00 at fees together with coets, and tpe pro in years to come. cornin' to me. Say,” raising my voice, W. J. Staptsh. recorded in Uma torney’s few; and the further sum ceeds of the sale of the property last Block H— ~ “you man who spoke, come an' gel I tilla County, Oregon, tn Volume of »437.13 with Interest thereon at above described to he applied to the Lott. 54 feet. Peer Boklsh .35.49 You can either buy the complete set or just a few me. I've caught an' am holilln’ my 81 of Deeds nt page 7?, essential pieces which ctn be added to from time to Lot 7. 54 feet. Peer Boklsh... 35.40 thn rate of 7 per cent per annum satisfaction of that portion of the self. Don't s‘s|>ose there’s any reward 1 he sold by the sheriff of Umatilla I Let 9. 54 feet. Peer Boklsh 5.40 from March 1, 1919 and the further execution referring to the last sura time. As all designs are standard, perfect matching cornin'to me. Clirlstii.it» y<ui know.' i County, Oregon, to satisfy said Judg is guaranteed. The Pyralin name-stamp on every It was still fairly light oul slits and Lot 19. 54 feet. Peer ftokish. 35.49 n aa of 375.00 attorney's fees and of 3487.18 with Interest thereon as ment and decree and all costs. my head auspended live or a ll feet article is ywir guarantee of lasting satisfaction. Acordtng to plat filed with County coats and disbursement, taxed at above set forth and the further sum I will, nn the 29th day of Decem Recorder March 21, 1909. from Ihe ground. 344.(6. which Judgment also orders of 373.00 attorney', fees, together Stop in and see our display while there is a wide assort A cautious step came 'round the cor- ' ber, 1923. at the hour of eleven Block 2— the sale of the following described with costs and disbursements. ment from which to choose. nor. Dated this 30th day of November. o’clock la the forenoon of said day. 1x4 I. 45 feet. B F. Shaw ..»».15 real property la Umatilla County, "Ain't scared of me Irusscl up like 1923. at the North door of the Court House Lot 3. 45 feet. A. L. Lnrnon »3.15 Oregon, to-wlt: The Northeast Quar thia, are pm?' I Jeered, "an' atilt, it I tn Pendleton, In Umatilla County, Zoeth Houser, Lot 4. 45 feet. Tom Jensen »3.15 Ie r * tfc* Northwest Quarter of the *t wan't for that nail grlmlln Inin me Oregon, eell the right title, and In Block 5— Southeust Quarter of 8ectlon 33, Tp. Sheriff of Umatilla County. Oregon. when I so much as wink, as' my bein' , terest that said defendants had In By T. B. Buffington, turned wrong side 'round. 1 could use Lot 14. 45 feet. J. H Schram 33.16 5 N. R. >9 E. W. M, and the South hnd to the above described property east Quarter of the Northwest Qnar- 13-5to Deputy. Lot 15, 45 feet, Earl Cald- Subscription Bates Por One Y e a r ____________ Por Sis M on th s___ _—____ rayable tn Advance. POOD CIGARETTES One Car of Rock Spings Lump Coal , $12.50 on Car. YOU SAVE 50c A TON By ordering from car “B ull ” Leave your orders for XMAS TREES I 3 ■ ! : In la n d E m p ire L u m b e r C om pany ■ « ■ ■ ■ s L H is D inner for Christmas Day UNION PACIFIC SYSTEM 5?yra/in (¿oilelware v —for Christmas H MITCHELL DRUG CO. Phone 101 Hermiston, Oregon S ■