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The Weston leader. [volume] (Weston, Umatilla County, Or.) 189?-1946, 1919-05-23
How 4 Weston Solder Died

The manner in which Weston
soldier met death at the fighting
front Is thus described by Colin v.
Dyment in one Of his interesting ar
ticlcs In the Morning Oregonian:
"A shell that lit In q shell hole
with . trio Of mon killed three
more machine gunners instantly
early that morning Acting Corpor.
al Robert Bracken Of Weston, Or:
Private Clarence Chevoya Of Fres-
no, CAL. and Private Freeman e.
Rose Of Washtucna, Wash. They
were In a hol6 just forward Of the
crest Of 260 instead Of behind II,
and had chosen that hole because II
was deep, although they had pre-
viously started 10 dig one Of their
own on the reverse slope. Next
day the company--A Of the 347th
machine gun battalion was to
open fire on the approaches to 2ss.
In the morning three warm bodies
were found In the she'll hole. Che
voya's head was of, Bracken's arms
were shattered, Rose was badly cut
up"
The Weston leader. [volume] (Weston, Umatilla County, Or.) 189?-1946, 1919-05-23
TAKE NOTICE, FRIENDS /!

have moved my stock Of ears
into the little garage opposite the
Leader Office. have the newest
and. latest styles Of wiIlys.Knight
cars on the market. consisting Of
fours. skies and eights.
When you drive q WillysKnight
car you drive the very best that 10
made. This Is the only car which
mas the sieeve.valve motor. II you
don't know how superior this motor
IL TO others. come In and will ex.
plain to you.
! can supply you with parts for
any Wiilys-Knight or Overland car.
DIR. KENNARD. Dealer.
Weston, Oregon.
The Weston leader. [volume] (Weston, Umatilla County, Or.) 189?-1946, 1919-05-23

Captain Fred Lieuallen win ad'
dress the people at the Umatilla
county pioneers reunion in Weston
Friday, June 8, and Licutenan.
Frederick w. Steiwcr will be Sat.
urday's speaker. Says the commit.
tee: These officers did heroic ser.
vice In France and will relate per.
sonal experiences and the expert.
ences Of their commands on the FIR
ing line. This will be frst-hand In.
formation and just what we have
MI wanted. The committee feels
very fortunate In securing these
speakers and knows that all witt
enjoy them"
Jess Doss. who lived in Weston
when boy. more than n third Of
a century ago. came back for a day
or two this week to look the old
town over and renew acquaintance
with the few boyhood friends who
yet remain. Mr.. Doss has spent
most Of his life In California since
leaving Weston. and has lately been
employed in ship building at Val.
lejo. He Is on bis way 10 Twin
Falls, Idaho.
0-W. engineers have set the
grade stakes for the depot road Inn
provement, and everything Is In
readiness for grading and gravel
ing. The work will be done by the
community Of Weston at an esti-
mated cost Of around $1,000. The
railroad company has agreed to con-
tribute $500. Drain pipe has been
ordered.
You feel different the minute
you take tia gentle soothing
warmth fills the system. It's a
pleasure TO take HOLSTERS Rocky
Tea. Helps purify the
blood, drives out the germs Of Win
ter, gets you hustling, bustling,
full Of life and energy. 35c. H.
Goodwin. ADV.
The exercises In commemoration
of Decoration Day, May 80, will
begin at City park at two o'clock In
he afternoon. The program will
consist Of choruses, songs, music by
he Weston Concert Band and an
address by Rev. Alfred Lockwood
II Pendleton.
The Weston cemeteries will
present a very creditable appearance
~ Decoration Day. May 30, because
Il the faithful work Of the sexton,
N. H. Gould. Never. In fact, has
he "silent city" on the hill been
more beautiful.
Members of Stevens Lodge No.
9. Knights Of Pythias. met last
yening at Athena with the breth-
en- there. Alva Wurzer was re-
eived into the order, prior to going
0 Alberta.
Scott Banister drove out home
lst evening in handsome WHY'S I
TX seven-passenger touring car,
ought Of the local agent. DR.. Ken .
ard.
You'll be delighted with "All-of-
udden-Peggy" at Memorial Hall
ext Tuesday evening.
The Weston leader. [volume] (Weston, Umatilla County, Or.) 189?-1946, 1919-05-23
Special Showing .! NIiddes

All white some trimmed in dainty pink or
navy blue---all of excellent material, SER
viceable, pretty, desirable garments; the
accumulation of the past two seasons;
many of them worth twice what we ask.
But we desire to close them out and have
made two lots. All values up to $3.50 will
60 for $1.19. All that sold formerly for
$1.OO, S1.OO, $125 and $3.50 will be placed
on the table at 89c.
The Weston leader. [volume] (Weston, Umatilla County, Or.) 189?-1946, 1919-05-23
ASpliillgCoat
AT LESS Than
WHOLESALE PRICE

We are fortunate in having received
shipment of spring coats that have been
used for samples by travelling salesmen.
We bought these up for far less than their
value and now offer them to our custom
ers at less than cost of manufacturer
all about two dozen snappy pretty models,
no two alike---a rare opportunity.
The Weston leader. [volume] (Weston, Umatilla County, Or.) 189?-1946, 1919-05-23
Notice d Final Account

In the County Court nf the State Of
Oregon for UmatiIla County.
In the Matter OF the Estate Of Mar.
tina A. Road, Deceased.
Notice 10 hereby given that the un.
derslgned has flled hor final account
and report In the above entitled matter
and that the above entitled court has
fixed Saturday, the 2ist day Of June,
1919, at the hour.of 1000 o'clock q. m,
Of said day as the time and the county
court room In the county court house
at Pendleton. Oregon, a1 the place Tor
hearing said account and report. Any
and all objections to said Anal account
and report should be made and filed on
or before said date with the above en-
titled court.
Dated at Weston, Oregon, this 2sd
day OF May. 1919. w. o. READ,
Administrator.
The Weston leader. [volume] (Weston, Umatilla County, Or.) 189?-1946, 1919-05-23

W N. psssson G. II. Bishop
Peterson & Bishop
LAWYERS
Pendleton. Or, FFeewater. Or.
Evening star., 1919-04-06
Pluck and Resource.

(~OA ROOSEVELT never wearied Of
telling the story Of IAttledale-a
story in illustration Of resourceful-
ness and pluck. He would begin:
During some amateur theatricals
IN my early youth. Littledale. one of
tho performers. had to leap into q
river in order to escape from a wild
beast.
The stage was SO arranged that
the river was invisible. Littledalc
was to leap and disappear. striking
soft mattress in the wings, ard at
the same time rock was to be drop.
ped in q tub Of water to create n
splash.
but, though the leap worked all
right in rehearsal. on the night Of the
actual performance it went wrong.
Neither mattress nor tub was in
place. When poor r.ittlodale jumped
he fell eighteen feet. and landed on
an oak floor with u crash loud
enough to wake tho dead. and there
was no splashing water to drown
the crash. by Jovel
"Tho audience. expecting to bs.r
splash. and hearing instead tho
thundcrous Impact Of I,ittIedoIe..
bones on the oak. set up laugh Hut
tho heroic Littledale, equal to tho
occasion. silenced them.
Heavens!' he shouted from below
tho waters frozenv"
Evening star., 1919-04-06
Will the B0che Come Back? ~

the world should be OH their guard,
1t has recently been stated on official
authority that many Germans have
friends and agents in England who are
watching their interests and keeping
places 'warm' for them. Already let
ters have been received by business
firms in London stating that the writer's
wero cordially anticipating resuming
their trade relationships with their Eng
lish friends. which could not long be de.
layod now.
Tho British people are fully alive to
the danger. Tho general election was
fought largely on tho expulsion and ex-
0usion of the Germans, but there is O
suspicious feeling that tho British gov
ernment Is somewhat slow in taking
measures to scotch this great danger.
There is no uncertainty about Bonar
Laws and Sir Frederick Smiths opin-
ions Of the subject. but in spite Of Lloyd
Georges vague "never again." many
people in Britain think he should say
something more definite on the subject.
The London Daily Mall. in recent
leading article, said: ION every imag-
Unable plea and false representation, un.
der every conceivable suise and from
every likely and unlikely part in Scan
dinavia. Holland and Belgium the Hun
horde and their alien congeners are
ready to rush over to England. Is Brit.
ain ready? Is Britain to be Britain or
half Britain? Where is the new aliens
restriction bill? Tho defense of tho
realm act is doomed, and there is moth
Ing at present to take it's place. Time
passes and nothing is done. Dilly and
Daily are still twiddling their thumbs
In Whitehall. and the Hun still con-
tinues his boast that Britain cannot
keep him out"
1t is felt that when peace Is signed
the routes into Britain, instead of be-
ing restricted to very few ports Of
cmbarkation and arrival, will again bo
many. Steamship lines will run as
before from several Dutch, Belgian
and Scandinavian ports, and "undesir-
Evening star., 1919-04-06

end this mournful talk and try to dis.
cover means to escape"
At this suggestion they all gathered
eagerly around the throne, wherein
was seated the Scareorow. and as Tip
sat down upon a stool there fell from
his pocket a pepper-box. which rolled
upon the floor.
What Is this?" asked Nick Chopper,
picking up the box.
BE CAREFUL" cried the boy. That's
my Powder Of Life. Don't spill it. for
1t Is nearly gone"
And what Is the Powder of Life?"
inquired the Scarecrow. as Tip re-
placed the box carefully in his pocket
"It's some magical stuff old Mombi
got from a crooked sorcerer." ex-
plained the boy. "She brought Jack
to like with 1t, and afterward I used
1t to bring the Saw-Horse to life.
guess 1t will make anything live that
is sprinkled with It; but there's only
about one dose left"
Then 1t is very precious" said tho
Evening star., 1919-04-06

Tin Woodman.
Indeed it is," agreed the Scare
crow. 1T may prove our best means
Of escape from our difficulties. 1 be-
lieve will think for a few minutes:
so will thank you. friend Tip, to get
out your knife and rip this heavy
crown from my forehead"
TIP soon cut the stitches that had
fastened the crown to the scarecrow's
head. and the former monarch of the
Emerald City removed it with a sigh
of relief and hung it on a peg beside
the throne.
THAT Is my last memento Of royal
ty." said he: "and I'm glad to get rid
Of 1t. Tho former King of this City,
who was named Pastoria, lost the
crown to the Wonderful Wizard, who
passed it on to me. Now the girl
J!njur claims it. and sincerely hope
it will not give her headache"
"A kindly thought. which I greatly
ADMIRE" said the Tin Woodman, nod
ding approvingly.
"And now I will indulge in a quiet
Evening star., 1919-04-06
BY EATON FEARN.

Special Correspondence Of The star.
LONDON. March "a. II was re-
Gently talking to a British repatriated
prisoner. who told mo that in April
OF last year. when tho big push"
was on. he was ono of many allied
soldiers who were taken prisoner. and
by irony Of fate his captor had for
merly been a chef in a London hotel.
He was very talkativo sort Of man
and freely confessed that he would
be delighted when the war was over.
AS he was keenly looking forward to
resuming his old occupation in Lon
:on.
Nor Is this man alone in his ambt-
tion. There are some thousands Of
Huns waiting with more or less I'M
patience just across the North sea,
watching anxiously for tho day whom
tho gates of Britain will be flung
wide open once more to all comers.
Many of them are ready with dis
guises as Poles, Belgians or Swiss. as
circumstances may require, but quite
a large number are under the impress
sion that no disguise will be neces-
sary. as the British people will not
tolerate restrictions.
Nor are their eyes strained on Britain
alone. There is not a prosperous coun-
try In the world toward which thou
sands Of Germans are not looking in
patience, waiting for favorable op-
portunity for peaceful penetration
Sir Frederick Smith, the new British
lord chancellor. speaking the other
day in London from inside knowl-
edge" as attorney general, said that
''of every twenty aliens who settled
in England and professed friendship
for the country Of their adoption,
eighteen were spies" In America. as
we'll as in England. the fact that
espionage was going on for years has
been proved up to the hilt. The owl
icnce Is overwhelming. On tho prin-
cirtc. therefore, OF "once bitten, twice
shy" +. is well that the nations OF
Evening star., 1919-04-06
The ScarecroW Takes Time to Think

think" continued the Scarecrow, lying
back In tho throne.
The others remained as silent and
still as possible. so as not to disturb
him: for all had great confidence In
the extraordinary brains of the Scare
crow.
And, after what seemed a very long
time indeed to the anxious watchers.
the thinker sat up. looked upon his
friends with his most whimsical ex-
preston, and said:
\
II
my brains work beautifully today.
I'm quite proud Of them. Now, listen!
If we attcmpt to escape through the
doors of the palace we shall surely be
captured. And, as we can't escape
through the ground, there is only one
other thing to be done. We must
escape through the air!"
He paused to note the effect of these
words; but all his hearers seemed
puzzled and unconvinced.
"The Wonderful Wizard escaped in
know how to make n balloon, Of
course; but any sort of thing that can
fly through the air can carry us easily.
So suggest that my friend the Tin
Woodman, who is skillful mechanic,
shall build some sort of machine,
with good strong wings, to carry us;
and our friend Tip can then bring the
Thing to life with his magical pow
der"
'Bravo!" cried Nick Chapper.
what splendid brains" murmured
Jack.
"Really quito clever!" said the Edu-
Gated Woggle-Bug.
II believe it can be DONE" declared
Tip; "that is. If the Tin Woodman is
equal to making the Thing"
"I'll do my best" said Nick. cheerily:
land, as a matter of fact. I do not
often fail in what I attempt. But
the Thing will have to be built on the
roof of the palace. SO it can rise COM
fortably into the air."
'"To be sure" said the Scarecrow.
"T'hen let us search through tho
palace" continued the Tin Woodman,
land carry all the material we can
f,nd to the roof, where I will begin
my work."
"Tirst, however," said the Pumpkin
head, II beg you will release me from
Evening star., 1919-04-06

ables" too we'll known to secure a
wise at Rotterdam or other. war port,
will make for the reoI ened ports Of
departure, such as Ostend and Ant
werp.
Control Of applications for vises on
the continent will be an important part
OF the work Of the now consular serv-
Ice. but 1t will have to be aided by
control Of the port Of entry.
<CopyrisLt. 1919.)
Evening star., 1919-04-06


again assembled In the throne
room. that the girl Jinjur is
quite right in claiming to be Queen.
And If she Is right. then am wrong.
and we have no business to be occupy
ing her palace"
But you were the King until she
came" said the Woggle-Bug. strut
ting up and down with his hands in
bis pockets; $50 1t appears to me that
she Is the interloper instead of YOU"
ESPECIALLY as we have just con-
auered her and put her to flight"
added the Pumpkinhead. as he raised
lis hands to turn his face toward tho
Scarcecrow.
"Have we really conquered herr"
asked the Scarecrow. quietly. Look
out of the window. and tell mo what
you see." ..
- X
Tip ran to the window and looked
but.
"The palace is surrounded by a
double row Of girl soldiers" he an
nounced.
II thought so," returned the Scarc-
crow. 1--WE are as truly their prison.
ers as we were before the mice
frightened them from the palace"
"My friend is right" said Nick
Chopper. who had been polishing his
breast with a bit Of chamois-leather
'Jinjur is still the Queen. and we are
her prisoners"
"But 1 hope she cannot get at u.s."
sfclaimed the Pumpkinhead. with a
Bhiver Of fear. "She threatened to
make tarts Of me. you know"
"Don't worry" said the Tin Wood
man. 1T cannot matter greatly. If
you stay shut up here you will spoil
in time. anyway. A good tart Is far
more admirable than a decayed intel
lect."
Every true" agreed the Scarecrow.
"Oh, dear!" moaned Jack; what an
unhappy lot Is mine! Why, dear
father. did you not make me out Of
tin-or even out of straw-so that
would keep indefinitely.
"shucks" returned Tip. Indignantly.
"You ought to be glad that made
you at ALL" Then he added. reflec-
lively. Everything has to come to an
end. some time"
But 1 beg to remind you," broke
in the Woggle-Bug. who had dis
tressed look in his bulging. round
eyes. that this terrible Queen Jinjur
suggested making goulash of me-
Me! the only Highly Magnified and
Thoroughly Educated Woggle-Bug In
Ahe wide, wide world!
II think it was a brilliant idea," Re.
marked the Scarecrow. approvingly.
''Don't you imagine he would mako
/ better soup?" asked tho Tin Wood
man. turning toward his friend.
X x
'Weil. perhaps" acknowledged tho
Scarecrow.
The Woggle-Bug groaned.
;"I can sac. in my minds eye" said
1le. nournfully. tho goats eating
small pieces Of my dear comrade. tho
Tin woodman. while my soup Is being
cooked on bonfire built Of the Saw
Horse and Jack Pumpkinhead's body.
and Queen Jintur watches me boil
while she feeds tho flames with my
friend the Scarecrow!"
"This morbid picture cast a gloom
over tho entire party. making them
restless and anxious.
ut can't happen for some time." said
the Tin Woodman. trying to speak
checrfully: "for we shall be able to
keep Jinjur out Of the palace until
shc manages to break down tho
DOORS"
AAnd in the meantime I am liable
Evening star., 1919-04-06

II.
So the Tin Woodman knocked q
mahogany center table to pieces with
his ak and fitted one Of tho legs.
which was beautifully carved. on to
the body Of Jack Pumpkinhead, who
was very proud Of the acquisition.
1T seems strange" said he. as he
watched the Tin .WoOdman work,
that my left leg should be the most
elegant and substantial part Of me-"
THAT proves you are unusual" re.
turned tho Scarccrow; land am cone
vinced that tho only people worthy Of
consideration in this world are the
unusual ones. For the common folks
are like the leaves Of tree, and live
and die unnoticed."
Spoken like a philosopher cried
the Woggle-Bug. as he assisted the
Tin Woodman to set Jack upon his
feet.
How do you feel now?" asked Tip,
watching the Pumpkinhead stump
around to. try his new leg. -
LAS good as new" answered Jack,
joyfully, "and quite ready to assist
you all to escape"
"Then let us get to work." said the
Scarecrow, in business-like tone.
So. glad to be doing anything that
might lead to the end OF their cap.
tivity, tho friends separated to
wander over the palace in search Of
fitting material to use in tho con.
struction of their aerial machine.
When the advcnturers reassembled
upon the roof 1t was found that a
remarkably queer assortment of art.
icles had been selected by the various
members Of the party. No one seemed
to have a very clear idea OF what was
required, but all had brought some.
thing.
The Woggle- Bug had taken from it's
position over the mantelpiece in tho
great hallway the head Of Gump,
which was adorned with widespread.
ing antlers; and this, with great care
and greater difficulty, the insect had
carried up the stairs to tho roof.
This Gump resembled an Elk's head,
only the nose turned upward in q
saucy manner and there were whis.
kers upon its chin, like those Of O.
billy goat. Why the Woggle- Bug
selected this article he could not have
explained. except that it had aroused
his curiosity.
w..
Tip, with the aid Of the Saw-Uorse.
had brought large. upholstered sofa
to the roof. 1t was an old-fashioned,
piece of furniture, with high back anGs
ends, and 1t was SO heavy that evcus
by resting tho greatest weight upon
the back of the saw-Horse. the boy
found himself out Of breath whom aSss
last the clumsy sofa was dumped upoIi;.
the roof. ID
The Pumpkinhead had brought III
broom, which was tho first thing hSi
saw. The Scarecrow arrived with ~
coil of clothes lines and ropes whio1f
he had taken from the courtyard anE
In his trip up the stairs he had be-
come so entangled in the loose endE
Of tho ropes that both he and hi&
burden tumbled in a heap unon thG :
roof and might have rolled Off If Tin
had not rescued him.
The Tin Woodman appeared last.
He also had been to the courtyard,
where he had cut four great spread- Z
ing leaves from huge palm tree
that was the pride of all the in.
habitants Of the Emerald City.
my dear Nick!" exclaimed tho
scarccrow. seeing what his friend had
done; "you have been guilty Of tho
greatest crime any person can COM
init In the Emerald City. II rc.
member rightly, the penalty for cfotJ4
Evening star., 1919-04-06
2e,E|bI,
- -

this horse. and make me another leg
to walk with. For in my present con.
dition am Of no use to myself OF
to anyone else."
Evening star., 1919-04-06

7 n seems to me-" began the
Scarecrow, when all were
again assembled In the throne
Arizona republican., 1919-04-13

history of the house have such gales of hearty laughter greeted any com pany as are being given to the Del $ Lawrence players. Who could see Mr Lawrence as the lovable Swede and not laugh, he is such a sure chaser of dull care, and the glooms fly from him as water off a ducks back.
 If you are tired, careworu and out Of sorts with life. come 10 the Elks the ater and let Mir. Lawrence put you back in the running.
 Did l hear some one say that "Yon 1onson' is an old play? Yes. so old that it is classic: it will live forever and will bring joy and happiness wher- ever and whenever il is produced We love it as we love everything that has grown old with us and proven o. good friend
 Beginning Monday, another up-to- date comedy drama, "A Dangerous Girl will be the attraction. something entirely new. Q. play that ran for seeral months on Broadway, New York city, to big business. Reserve your seats early for this play that will prove $ winner.
 Don't forget that all performances begin on new time evening at S:30 and matinee al. 2:30. Regular popular mat inees, Wednesday, Saturday and Sun day
Arizona republican., 1919-04-13
WILLIAM DESMOND
 AT COLUMBIA TODAY

Bachelors bathe baby, who splashes unconcerned. When @ great big strong he-man confirmed bachelor attempts to handle a baby, the ladies-God bless then1-giggle, but that is exactly funny incidents at the Columbia thea ter today and tomorrow, where William Desmond is presented in ~Life's a Funny Proposition" When that same bachelor is suddenly called upon to administer to the exigencies of -baby's toilet and bath, helpless little fellow, the most misanthropic specimen of hu- manity must laugh. Just imagine the spectacle of two helpless bachelors who have d baby thrust upon them, and it is not yet of teething age, and the time they have with soap and Wa ter and talcum powder and other things incident to the bath. "Life's a Funny Proposition is one of the screens funny propositions, and is brimful of funny incidents too numer- ous to mention, but each in turn as good as the one above. Get the habit!7 Go to the Columbia theater, where the best music is heard Mutt and Jeff in their ever popular capers of comedy. and Harold Lloyd comedy, complete the program of "Life's a Funny Proposition" which is five reels of happy action and hilarious comedy He wasn't the baby's father-but how could his sweetheart know. A strange baby in his bedroom. This funniest Of funny comedies at the Columbia thea ter today and tomorrow.