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About Heppner gazette. (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912 | View Entire Issue (March 3, 1904)
The Heppner Gazette 2322JS32r, Thursday March 3, 1904 New Wash Silks (Cj (57 O MenS D'eSS 1 to 4 inches wide 7Tj juju-u mJZ 4 7oc and 1 5c Per Yd immm J Why . pay . More The Weed's News Local and Personal Happenings in and About thejlity. L. G, DeWolf came up from Portland, Tuesday. H, V. Gates came up from Hillsboro Monday. S, P. Garrigues was a passenger for Milton Friday. John Iiarbke, of lone, was a Hepp ner visitor, Monday. The county court convened at the court house and is now in session. There will be regular services at the Baptist church next Sunday, both morn ing and evening. Catholic church servioes will be held at the Catholic church, Heppner, on Sunday, March 27th. The Ladies Guild will give a tea at Mrs. Blackman's next Thursday after noon from 2 to 5 o'clock. W. O. Minor will ship some of his fine Shorthorns to Spokane Saturday, to be placed on sale at the public sales of fine stock. Geo. T. Mansfield, Chas. W. Dunn and E. L. Tatom of Pendleton, were registered at the Palace, yesterday. N. H. Boley, of John Dav, has been appointed treasurer of Grant county to serve the unexpired term ot J. Martin who suicided by shooting himself. Andrew Keaney, of Lexington, was a Heppner visitor yesterday. Mr. Reaney reports that crop prospects are very en couraging in the vicinity of Lexington Mrs. B. R. Patterson entertained the whist club at her home last Friday even ing, and a general good time was had playing cards, after which a dainty luncheon was served. J. L. Swayne, who has been teaching school at Eight Mile, and Mrs. R. W Robison, of Eight Mile, started Tnes- dav morning for California. Mrs. Rob ison will visit the exposition at St Louis before returning home. Odd Fellows' Hall, All Saints Episco pal Mission, third Sunday in Lent. The Rev. W. E. Potwine will hold seryices morning and evening, 11 a. m. and 7:30 p. m. Celebration of Holy Communion at noon ; Sunday school at 10 a. m John Warren, Mission in charge. Quite a nice time was had at the reg ular meeting of the Eastern Star last Friday evening in the Masonic hall. There was an unusual attendance on account of five candidates being initi ated. After the initiation ceremony a banquet was served. Charles Cunningham, the sheepman, was in the city Friday from his ranch on Birch creek. At the present time he is shearing 8000 head of ewes and 5000 head of bucks. He reports the wool as being of very fine quality. This may be good for Cunningham, but it is tough on the poor sheep, and the chances are that some of them will die with pneu monia. Pendleton Guide. I). C. Griffin, better known as Frank Griffin, who was quite well known here, died in his room in the Abrahamsick buildiog, Thursday last, being alone at the time of his death. The verdict of the coroner's jury was that he died from natural causes. Griffin was last seen alive early Thursday morninz, and his body was lound in the afternoon. He has been a resident of Heppner for about five years. He made a business of handling racing horses and was con sidered a good horseman. He was an upright and big hearted man, but king alcohol was his master, and for some time prior to his death had been drink ing heavily. He was about 50 years of age. The remains were laid at rest in the Heppner cemetery, Saturday. W. THE TICKET. For Sheriff P. P. Vaughn. For Clerk W. L. Mallory. For Judge Julius Keithley. For Treasurer C. A. Leiller. For Surveyor Millard French. For Assessor E. D. Leach. For School Superintendent J. Mount. For Commissioner W. P. Scrivener, For Coroner Dr. A. K. Higgs. The nominee for joint-representative or Morrow and Umatilla counties was left to the Umatilla convention. PRECINCT OFFICERS. Heppner A. Wright, J. P.; C. S. Brock, constable. lone A. T. King, J. P. ; Paul Bal siger, constable. Lexington John White, J. P ; W. L. Leacb, constable. Hardman Chas. Hastings, J. P. The Christian Endeavor Society on delegates to state convention. last Saturday evening gave one of the J V Mount, 11 L Beightol, J II Reed, most erjoyab'e parties of the seaeon. ' A Wright, C A Leiller, J Keithly, F C First Showing of Spring Goods Again we call your attention to the fact that we are the Leaders in our line, the people have learned to look to The Fair Department Store for the Newest and Best in style and quality at a big saving in price and they are not disappointed. Through our Eastern representatives we are kept in close touch with the best markets, and are able to take advantage of the good things offered as soon as they appear. This week we are making our FIRST DISPLAY OF SPRING GOODS read below a few of the bright, new things, then come and see all of them. We take pleasure in introducing you to our new goods. Ladies' new spring suits, new silks and velvets, new wash silks, new silk dimities, new vailes and ettamines, new mohair novelties, new abatross, all colors, new white mercerized waistings, new jasper novelties, new ribbons, laces and embroideries, new appliques and allovers, new handkerchiefs, new colored handkerchiefs, new teneriffe wheel trimming, new table linens and napkins, new towels and crashes, new chambreys and ginghams,new percales and calicoes,new kid,silk and lisle gloves,new underwear and hose. Sale of Remnants and Broken Lines AT ONE-HALF PRICE As a result of our successful sales wefind an accumulation of remnants of piece goods and broken lines of ready to wear goods, which we place on sale at just HALF PRICE. Remants of Silks, Velvets, Ribbons, Laces, Embroideries, Dress Goods, Suitings, Wash Goods, Calico, Muslins and all piece goods at half price, on front cen ter table, marked plain, just divide by 2. Broken lines of Ladies' and Men's Coats, Ladies' Furs, Gloves, Waists and Skirts, Children's Coats and Dresses, Underwear and Hose, Men's Pants, Shirts and Underwear at Half Price to close. ON CENTER TABLES, MARKED PLAIN, DIVIDE BY TWO The social committee of the society had transformed the Endeavor room of the Christian church into a cozy parlor Cozy corners, couches, rocking chairs, rugs, palms and softly-shaded lights all combined in giving a most pleasing ef feet. About thirty young people were pres ent. The evening passed quickly, with music and various games. Light re' fresttments were daintily served. The Society bad been represented at the re cent State Convention held in Pendle ton. A report was called for and Miss Gertrude Crawford gave a brief outline of what transpired on that occasion. Those present then joined in the sing' ng several hymns, the "Miepah" bene diction was pronounced, and the young people departed with many words of praise tor those providing the pleasant evening. COUNTY CONVENTION. Prohibitionists off jTIorro w County Nominate Ticket. Adkins, W C Lacy, W L Mallory, M D L French. ML Leach, H C Gay, H M Olden, J J Adkins. An Kvcning off I'lrasure. Morrow county prohibitionists held their county convention at the court house yesterday afternoon and nomin ated a full ticket. Chairman of the County Central Com mittee H. C. Gay called the meeting to order at 2:30 p. m. The meeting was opened with prayer by Rev. J. W. Mount. There was some discussion aa to the selection of a chairman, not over any political wires, but as to who would have it. J. J. Adkins who was first placed in nomination, was finally pre vailed upon to accept and took the chair. Carl Beach was elected secretary. A recess was declared while waiting for a messenger to bring some documents that had been oyerlooked. During this time the Knox company entertained the convention with a song ' which was pleasing. II. Q, Gay moved that a committee of three be appointed on platform. On this committee the chair appointed Frank Vaughn, W. L. Mallory and L. French. Chairman Adkins appointed the fol- owing committee on resolutions: J. W. Mount. W. P. Scrivener. II. M. Olden. After another recess to give the com mittees time to report, the report of the committee on platform was presented and was read by II. W. Kelsey. The platform as prepared by the state league was adopted and was read in printed form, the committee adding the en dorsement of local option and the direct primary law. After the reading and adoption of the platform. R. W. Kelsey, who is travel ing over the state in the interest of the prohibition party, asked permiosion to address the convention, and with an easy manner of delivery made a Btrocg plea for the prohibition party. The resolutions as prepared by the LOUIS & PLEISS : : TAILORS : First class work and fit guaranteed . . . . Reasonable Prioei Heppner, - Oregon I t. !' .jT YV. O. ITIINOR C. S. LOWE Heppner poultry Tarns Breeders of S. C. B. P. Rocks S. C. Buff Leghorns From March 1st eggs for setting $1.25 per 15. Eggs from choice pen $2.25 per 15. Single birds or pairs for sale oommittee were read by Chairman J. W. Mount, which were adopted. The resolutions were strong in urging an un conditional war on the liquor traffic. The nomination of the ticket as given above finished the business of the con vention. The Baltimore Stock Exchange resumed business February 25. IIOKN. MINOR In this ci'y, Friday, February 19, l'HM, to Mr. and Mrs. W. O. Mi nor, a son- EYES TESTED D f'?:? U fc&'sSi yrWo. 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