Image provided by: Crook County Historical Society/Bowman Museum; Prineville, OR
About Crook County journal. (Prineville, Or.) 189?-1921 | View Entire Issue (Aug. 13, 1914)
A Visit to "Willowdale Ranches" on the Ochoco h7 ' 7. f ' i - ...i r "I :; F . A Fine Shire Continued from Klrit I'nga, good action. "Willowdnlu Jimmy" and "Willowdale John" are two ice 2-year-old Shire stallions to be found on this ranch. In fact, the Whole bunch are Rood ones, which goes to show that you do not have to go to England to (ret good stuff. You can gut it right here at home. "Willowdale Ranches" are using nothing but pure bred and high grade mares to do the work on the farms, and each mare raises a colt every year, which proves it is more profitable to keep mares on the ranch than geldings. Mr. Biggs raises Shorthorn cat tle altogether. For several years sis herd was headed by two bulls from the famous Ladd farm at Yamhill. Now the head of the herd Is "Gold Mine IV" from the Minor herd at Heppner. This ani mal has brothers heading herds at the 0. A. C. farm, a Spokane, Wash., farm and a noted farm in Colorado, but "Gold Mine IV" is considered the best individual bull ii" Sunnyside. Camp No. 7 will be moved short ly to Camp No. 8 for the puropee I continuing construction work in that neighborhood. Mn. Jess llarter was a Sunny- siae TiHiwr euneeaay, m guen i ti. i i . . . i ner momer, Mrs. u. m. coucn. ' John Johnson, ot tamp .No 7, went to Lsidlaw on business Fri day. Mrs. Crawford passed through here Thursday on bar way to Laid law, Ivan Harper was a guest at the home ol J. L. Couch last week. Meidames Howard and Smith went to Laidlaw Tuursday to at tend the meeting of the Piano Club. Mrs.G.L. Couch was the guest of Mrs. J. L. Couch Monday. Phil Smith and Floyd Fcott have been agisting Mr. Mills in cutting his hay crop. Dan Smith sold some of his fine hay to teamsters at Camp No. 6. Jay Nichols and J. R. Little were callers at the home of J. B. Nichols Tuesday night. Fred Wilson made a business trip to Laidlaw Monday, Mahlon Couch spent Thursday at the Patton ranch. J. B, Nichols went to Laidlaw on business Monday. Notice to Democrats. We request that one Democrat from each precinct In the county meet us at the olllce of M. It. Biggs, at Prineville, Oregon, on Saturday, August 15, 1914, at 4:00 o'clock p. m., for the purpose of electing a County Democratic Central Committee. All Democrats of the county are requested to come or send in the name of one in their precinct to act as ventral committeeman from that pre cinct, Signed : M. K. Hum; II. W. Zkvkly, Appointed Committeemen tor Crook County. 8-6 2tp Bids Asked For. Bids will be received until Saturday, August 15th, 1014, for oonfeotion privil ege at the fair grounds during the Crook County Fair of September 16 17 18 19, 1014. Also restaurant privilege on the grounds at the tame time. Address F. Cadi.s, Sea., Prineville, Ore. 7-80-3t Crook County Journal, 11.50 per yr. Draft Hone, Sire of Young Willowdale Horses of the four. They have all been prize winners wherever shown. Another fine Shorthorn Is a yearling bull, "Victor's Star," which was purchased . for a largo sum of money from A. D. Dunn of Wapato, Wash. Mr. Dunn had planned on showing tliis particular bull at the San Francisco Fair next year, and Mr. Biggs said it was the hardest job he ever undertook when he tried to buy this calf. Finally the price offered was too tempting and Mr. Dunn decided to let him go. These bulls placed with a bunch of high class cows are sooner or later to put Crook county in the front ranks as a producer of pure bred Shorthorns. Pure bred Poland-China hogs are in evidence on this place, the origi nal starter having been obtained from some of the best show herds in the state of Missouri and the fresh blood has been kept up by getting herd boars from the same state. There is a nice lot of young stock in the lot. Three years ago Mr. Biggs had a How Farmers Buy and Sell Farmers generally receive the lowest price that their produce is ever sold for, and pay the highest prices that their supplies ever com- mand This condiUon according to economists at the Oregon Agricul tural College, is but one of the evils of the present system of unor gamzed marketing. While it is natural that produce prices should rise as mey travel from the pro ducer, it is very burdensome when middlemen absorb, as at present from 50 to 60 per cent of the cost to the consumer. Since nearly all the added cost is a result of waste ful methods of city distribution, consumers as well as producers should organize to eliminate the waste. High prices charged to the farmers are caused in part by ex travagant methods of city retail trade, since farmers pay a share of the small phone order, immediate delivery and other expenses although getting none of its benefits. The Ford Psalm. The Ford is my auto; I shall not want; it maketh me to lie under it in green pastures; it leadeth me into much trouble; it draweth upon my purse. I go in the paths of death for its sake; yea, though I understand my Ford perfectly, I fear much evil, for the radius rods of the axle might break. It has a blow out in the presence of mine enemies; I an noint the tire with a patch, the ra diator boils over. Surely this thing will not follow me all the days of life, or I will dwell in the house of poverty forever. Moral: Equip your Ford with one of the new coo-coo clocks. When the thing reaches a speed of twenty miles per hour, the bird will come out and sing "Nearer My God to Thee." Exchange. For Sale. Six lota close in, six room house, barn, shade, lawn ; line place for family home. A bargain if taken at once, only $2,000. Inquire Journal office or address P. O. Box 444. 8-0 pair of Spanish Maltese milch goats shipped in from San Antonio, Texas, and he now has a nice flock of these odd little animals. A small band of Hampshire sheep is kept for mutton and thev more than pay for their keeping each year. Ducks, chickens and guinea fowls are Innumerable. looming gives nr. Biggs more pleasure than to hook up his favor It driving team, a pair of well mated, pure bred, trotting, roan roadsters that go like the wind, and take his friends over his ranches and show them his hay, grain and fine stock. His whole soul is in his ranches and every animal on the place knows him and comes at his call. If you have never looked over Willowdale Ranches" it would certainly pay you to do so. You will never realize what fine stock is raised there until you see for yourself. Don't think you have to go to some other state or coun try for pure bred stock when vou can get the best to be found any place on the globe right here in Crook county. Paulina People Take Notice. John E. Williams, pastor of the Methodist church of Prineville, will preach in Paulina Sunday, August 2 at 11 a. m., and at the Paulina Valley schoolhouse August 23 at 8 o'clock p. m. Dairy Ranch for Sale 320 aores; CO acres under culti ration; 5 living springs. Good for 100 tons hay per year. For further information apply to E. B. Blanchet, Suplee, Ore. 7-2 2mp Bids Wanted. TLe city of Prineville, Oregon, will receive bids, to be delivered to , O. Hyde, recorder, on or before Sept. 1st, 1914, for the following work : One bid to cover all work necessary for the construction of 1280 lineal feet of cement curb, 7950 square (net of cement sidewalk, and 392 lineal feet of cement cross walk. All bids to be accompanied by a certi fied check for ten per cent of the total amount bid and presented on forms furnished by the city engineer. Bids to be owmed Sent. lit. 1914 t 8:30 p.m. Plans and specifications on file In the office ot the city engineer. 8-13-4 Estrayed. One dark irrav rntre 7 vAani nl.l branded Cc on shoulder, one bay geld ing colt two years old with four white feet and star in forehead, no brand ; one yearling colt, dark or dirty gray. Left Culver about five weeks aro. Finder notify I. E. Penwell, Madras, Oregon, K. F. D.. and receive reward. 8-6 So . - -r For beet OUalttV milk, proam butter and buttermilk 'ohmiA Wm. 8. Ayres. 4 30-tt July clearance sales now on at W. Elkina' Store. 7-9 The Dalles Model Laundry Htirh-Krade laundrv workt Semi In your laundry by Parcel Post. Prompt atteutlon. R, J. Gh.bkkt, proprietor. 6-18 Spring Chickens for Sale Why buy steak when vou can irpt mce juicy irys at zu cents a -pound. Inquire of Mr. or Mrs. Kobert Doug las, Prineville. 7-23-4tD "Little Polly" Broom special to introduce 70c Special prices on House Paints. Finishes, White Lead and Oils. Lawn Mowers and Fishing Tackle. Big Saving on all these articles during this sale. Wide Mouth Mason Fruit Jars at cost.' C W. ELKINS STORE. It Pays We have many articles in our different departments which would add greatly to your personal appearance. No matter what you pay., your selection is what counts. We are showing many exclusive patterns in all lines. You always notice the clothing other people wear? Well, other people notice yours just the same. Many good opportuni ties have been lost because of carelessness in personal appearance. Think it over. Prineville Merc. Co. Powell Butte Mm S. D. Mustard, who In com pany with Mrs. W. O Mustard and children, are veiling; relatives In Spokane, baa written Mr. Mustard that she Is feeling Improved In health and thut they are having an enjoy able VlHlt.' Geo. S. Dec km an Is In receipt ot a letter from relatives of John Paulson to the effect that Mr. Paulson died at Minneapolis on July 18th. This news will be received with regret by Mr. Paulson's many friends here. Lloyd Basectt, who has been quite 111, Is Improving. A. II. Rlancbard, of Tacoma, who bos been at tbe Trueadale home the past two weeks, left for Redmond and other polnu Friday He Is looking for a location and likes onr section vey much. Mrs. D. A. Yatee royally enter- uiiueu me rowen uutte Horosls at a regular meeting of that club Wednea day afternoon, A pleasant time was had, tbe hostess serving appropriate refreshment before tbe hour for ad journment. Mm. W. T. Smith will lie the next hostess. A W, Bayn and family and J. A. Rlgga returned recently from an en joyable week's outing above Bend. Geo. Morgan left lan week for Mill ('reek, Ore., where he will work In a logglug camp for awhile. Mrs. Earl Forrest Is enjoying a visit with relative and friends at her former borne, Belllngham, Wash. In her absence her home Is being cared for by her two Bisters, Misses Cectle and Limine Chkbot, the latter a recent arrival from Bellingbam. W. E. Rugau visited frkda In this section last week, returning to Red mond Friday. Mrs. Allen Wlllcoxen was a busi ness visitor to Bend Saturday. E. L. Johnson left Sunday for the Valley Metropolis where he will be In attendance at a merchants' con ventlon. Miss Orsa Sears has charge of the poet office and store In Mr. Johnsons' absence. Geo. Beckman was distributing circulars to the water users last week. John Klssler and wife and daugh tor, Mrs. Anna Boetger, visited at the Frank Klssler home Sunday. toster Bros, are out with tbelr thresher, having started tbelr fall threshing campaign Wednesday. The cook wagon is in charge ot Mrs. Monroe, of Prineville. Mrs. Win. Nanny, of Deschutes, visited Mrs. Allen Wlllcoxen Monday. J. P. Doherty was a dinner guest at the Wlllcoxen home Thursday evening, Mrs. Henry Young and baby, and Mrs. Doty and baby, of Redmond, visited at the Shobert and Bussett ko-ues Sunday. The ladles experi enced considerable trouble In finding their way out, being delayed by tak ing the wrong road. Sixty persons were In attendance at the Union Sunday school and preaching services at the Wilson school house Sunday. Mrs. Allen Wlllcoxen and daughter, Harriett, left Monday evening for Portland, where they will visit Mrs. Wlllcoxen's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Geo. H. Roe. Mrs. Molly Patton and John Sax- ton, the former a sister ot N. P. Alley, visited at the Alley home Weduesday, returning to Opal City Thursday, Mr. Allen, of Willamette Valley, who owns an excellent Irrigated tract here, made this section a vUlt last week. His land is being cropped by J. A. Rlggs. Dr. Hosch, of Redmond, was called Sunday to see the small son of Mr. and Mrs. Perrel Osburn, who Is quite sick. Tom Pursley and family, Jesse, Leta and Lucy Shobert and Melvtn Foster were guests at the Montgom ery home Sunday, , i to Look Properous Adjourned Session of County Court Regular adjourned sesslou of July term of county court for Crook county, Oregon, convened at 2:90 o'clock p. m., this 3d day of August, 1914. Present, G. Springer, judge, presid ing Willis W. Brown, commissioner. Warren Brown, clerk. Frank Elklns, aherlff. Whereupon the following proceed ings were had. to-wit: In the matter of tbeNewsom Creek county road: Report of D. F. Stew art giving the east route around the Hayea ranch as tbe beet location for the Newsom creek road, received and approved. Road ordered locat ed and opened accordingly as per agreement of parties. In the matter of county relief: On tbe application of Caroline Schehier I for relief, ordered that she be grant ed 110 per month until further ordered beginning August 1, 1914. In the matter of widow's pension for Edith At water: Application of Edith Atwater, mother of one child under sixteen, for widow's pension and Investigator's report, approved. Order granting pension In tbe sum of $10 per month. In the matter of widov 's pension of Mary B. Gibson : Order of July 10, 1913, whereby claimant was al lowed a pension of (17.50 per month rescinded aa one child became six teen years of age July 3. 1914. Order granting $10 per month to take ef fect July 1, 1914. In the matter of road district No. 39: Report ot Andrew Behrens, su pervisor of road district No. 39, re ceived and approved. Bondsmen ordered released as requested by re port. In the matter of the claln. of J. G. Clark: Report ot Road Supervisor Roy Newell on damages claimed by J. G. Clark for cost of fencing on Gateway-Ashwood road received. Court ordered a warrant drawn In favor of J. G. Clark In tbe sum of 1100.00. In tbe matter of high school wood: Wm. H. Loftln given order for 80 cords ot wood forcounty high school on same terms and conditions as he la to furnish wood for the court house. Time on the two contracts to be extended one month. Adjourned until August 5, 1014, at the hour of 10 a. hi. Regular adjourned session ot July, 1914, terra ot court reconvened at 2:00 o'clock p. m., this 5th day of August, 1914. Present, G. Springer Judge, presid ing. , R. H. Bayley, commissioner. Willis W. Brown, commlsslouor. Warren Brown, clerk. Frank Elklns, sheriff. . Whereupon tbe following proceed ings were had, to-wit: In the matter of the Deep Canyon bridge: BUI presented showing $1,- 428 89 t3 have been expended, with a credit ot $?27.60. Clerk Instructed to draw warrant tor 1701.39 In pay ment ot same. Warrant to be drawn on general fund. In the matter ot the Post bridge over Crooked river: Clerk Instructed to draw warrant In the sum ot $3, 500.00 lu favor of the Coast Bridge Company In payment of one 125x18 toot high truss riveted span as per contract of July 18, 1914. Warrant to be drawn on general fund. In the matter of work on Newsora Creek and Paulina bridges: Clerk In structed to draw warrant for $1,. 000.00 In favor of Ralph L. Jordan, ceuuty treasurer, to be held by him and only paid out on vouchers from bridge foreman, E. D. Achey, for labor, material, transportation and other work on the Newsom Creek and Paulina bridges. Iu the matter of library fund: Clerk Instructed to draw warrant Standing of Contestants In the $400 Piano Contest For Week Ending July 22, 1914 K. Vot No. Vow 1 7 SO 40 MS 1 2M 606 100 244 11 io ioo 102 n tm 12 87S 106 113 sj eg U 1 004 290 124 ttt 44 IS 4 090 127 3S M J 407 235 138 KM 12 20 140 212 its IH5 000 141 -J m 5035 144. ...... .""l r SIS SJSM& is 22 aa M.: 214 OTS 1S 10 14t 474 230 160 U ? IS 090 12 , 3MJ7S 21 54S 13 US 1 44 lty Mm 112 110 145 111 Stt for $275.00 In favor of J. a Myers U be used for library purposes. In tbe matter of the Buckbora grade: Warranto In the aggregate of $3,200 ordered drawn on road fund In favor of R. H. Bayley, com missioner, to be used on Burkhora Grade. See order. Adjournment. Portland Stock Market There has been a very heavy rua of cattle so far this week, about 81 cars all told. Tbe demand and outlet has been (airly good, especi ally for the. better grades, and while the market is a little lower than at high time last week, prices are still very good. We sold quite a number of steers on Monday's market at 17.50 which are the ex treme top sales. There were not many cows and heifers on the market. Choice kinds sold readily at steady prices, majority of the top selling around $6. One car -of extra choice sold at $6.25, which is the extra top. Bulls are raagig from $4 to $4.75, accorling U weight and flesh Top light veal calves $8.25. We look for prices to hold up in fairly good shape on top grades lor some time, but would not be sur prised to see the medium and com mon class cattle go a little lower. Receipts of hogs were light, but owing to the decline in the eastern markets prices are 25c to 50c lower than last week. Three loads of hogs sold last week at $9.05, the highest price for hogs at this mar ket for some time. Receipt of sheep and lambs light, the outlet for top grades a little better and prices strong, 10c, to 15c higher. The Federation of Young Peo ple's Societies of Prineville Will hold union meetings at 7 o'clock Sunday evenings during August. Every one is cordially invited to attend. August 2, at the Christian church, leader Robert Douglas. August 9,at the Methodist church, leader Rev. Isingminger. August 16, at the Baptist church, leader Mrs. Geo. Ramsey. August 23, at the Presbyteriaa ohu'cb, leader, Mrs. J. B. Shipp. August 30, open air meeting. Special music is being prepared for these services. Horses for Sale Forty head of good work horses, 4 and 5 years old, for sale; weight lrom 106S to 1300 pounds. Will be sold at right prices. U.H.Kuesell, Prineville, Or. i-i