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About Heppner gazette. (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912 | View Entire Issue (March 24, 1904)
The Heppner Gazette Thursday March 24, 1904 The Weed's News Local and Personal Happenings in and About theXity. Dr. A. K. Higgs left Monday for Chi caeo. Ed. C. ABhbaugh, of Portland, is vis iting in the city. A. M. Slocam is finishing two nea' cottages which he will rent. County School Superintendent J. W. Shipley visited lone Monday. Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Harbke, of lone, were Heppner visitors yesterday. J. II. Kinsman will ship a carload of fat cattle and hogs to Portland, Saturday. The new Episcopal church is nearing completion. It will be a handsome structure. Catholic church services will be held at the Catholic church, Heppner, on Sunday, March 27th. Mrs. II. W. Bartholomew entertained the whiBt club at her home last Friday evening. A very pleasant time was had. Samuel Leezer was an outgoing pas senger Monday for Portland, where he goes to attend the K. O. T. M. state con vention. There will be preaching services in the Baptist church next Sunday, both morning and evening. J. W. Mount, pastor. Mrs. B. R. Patterson will serve tea at her home Friday, March 25th from 3 to 9 p. m., for the benefit of the Episcopal church. Dr. C. C. Taggart, of Portland, will have charge of Dr. Iligus office during his absence. Dr. Taggart comes well recommended. The dance given by the Woodmen of the World Thursday evening was a grand success. While there was not an unusually large crowd present, every body peetned to enjov themselves. Odd Fellows hall, All Saints Episco pal Mission, Sundav before Easter. Sunday school 10 a. m. Morning and evening service 11 a. m. and 7:30 p. m. John Warren, Missionary in charge. The frequent snow storms are unusual for this time of year. The ground was covered to a depth of three inches yep terday -morning. While it is not cold, it is bad for laimbing and hard on stock. Mrs. D, W. Campbell, of Tekoa, Wash., who has been the guest ot Miss Elizabeth Matlock, returned Tuesday. A very enjoyable day was spent at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Jack Matlock, about two miles from Heppner, Sunday by a few of Heppner's young people. The home of F. P. Farnsworth seemed to be the center of attraction last Satur day from 6 to 7:30 p. m. It was Frank's 30th birthday and he celebrated it by inviting a few pf his gentlemen friends to dine with him. The verdict of all was that, although they did not wish MORROW COUNTY CONVENTION Republicans Meet and Nominate Ticket of Representative Men. ENDORSEMENT OF WILLIAMSON Frank to age so quickly, they did hope The Prevailing Feature of Harmony and uip ujuuuaj' nuuiu CUIXIO vilVU II IDGy I uood reeiine Was Noticeable could have the pleasure of being pres ent at the dinners. Hon. Henry Blackman has received some sketches from his son Heppner Blackman, the rising young artist Ho mer Davenport, the great cartoonist, is the subject of the sketches and the im pressions were recorded from the back end of a hall while Mr. Davenport was lecturing in San Francisco. Thel sketches portray a good likeness of the cartoonist and were readily recognized by a Gazette representative who is well acquainted with Mr. Davenport. Young Blackman is showing marked im provement in his work and has a bright Throughout Meeting. THE TICKET. For County Judge Geo. J. Currin, of Heppner. For Clerk Vawter Crawford of Hepp ner, (present incumbent.) For Sherifl E. M. Shutt, of Hepp ner, (present incumbent.) For Treasurer M. Lichtenthal, (present incumbent.) For Assessor W. S. Conner, of lone. For County School Superintendent future which is a source of satisfaction E Jav Merri11' 0t . For Commissioner, (two year term) F. M. Griffin, of lone. For Commissioner, (four year term) J. D, French, of Lena. For Coroner Dr. A. Reid, of Ione.J PRECINCT OFFICERS. TfflWr tu his many friends in his old home in Heppner. Mid You See The ftew Dray? W. P. Scriyner has just completed a light dray for Conover & Gray, which reflects much credifon him as a work man. It is made of the best material and, no doubt, will outwear many of those made by Eastern houses. There is no necessity sending away for things you can get at home. Look it over and see for yourself. Patronize home indus try and the money will be left at home where all mav reap the benefit. If you send all of the nuney away for things, you retard the advancement ofthecoun ty. The two sevenths interest of John and Ruby Brock, minor heirs to real estate in Eight Mile, was Bold at auction at the court house Saturday. J. A. Woolery was the purchaser for a con sideration of &'40. Mrs. B. R. Patterson entertained a few of her friends last Monday evening "Pit" was the game of the eTening Earl Conser captured the head prize, and Will Bennpft the booby. A dainty luncheon was served, which was by no menns'the least feature of the evening's entertainment. A very enjoyable time was had. Complaint has been made by stock men to the Oregon Domestic Animal Commission at Salem, that a large hand of Indian ponies from the Umatilla res ervation are located on the Columbia in Morrow county, rear Castle Reck and Coyote, and that the animals are badly affected with mange. It appears that every effort on the part of the authori ties has been put forth to stamp out the disease, but without apparent results. The Commission has therefore instruct ed the State Veterinarian, Dr. Wm. McLean, of Portland, to go to Castle Rock and kill all horses affected. The Veterinarian according to law has com-1 manded Sheriff Shutt to assist him, and especially to prevent the Indians from interfering in the work. The Sheriff left for the scene of action this morning and will be absect several days. Real Instate Transfers. Alice Keller to E J Kelier, lot in lone, $50. T W Ayers and E J Ayers to Augusta Johnson, lot 8, blk 2, Heppner. $100. G. W. Thompson to Phill Cohn, par cel of land. Chairman County Central Committee E. L. Freeland. Precinct Committeemen Heppner, C. E. Woodson ; Matteson, E. L. Free- land; Gentry, M. J. F. Morgan; Mt, Vernon, J. A. Thompson; lone, E. T. Perkins; Lexington, W. B. McAlister; Eight Mile, J. WTBeckett; Lena, Geo. McKnight; Pine City, Isaac Howard; Dairy, Ed. S. Cox. JCSTICES AND CONSTABLES. Sixth Judicial Justice District, com prising Heppner, Matteson, Gentry and Mt. Vernon precincts Geo.u Whiteis, J. P. ; G. D. Hatt, Constable. Thud District, lone and Cecil-E. T. Perkins, J. P.; E. J. Keller, Constable Fourth District Lexington and Wells Springs W. F. Harnett, J. P P. M. Christenson. Constable. Owing to an oversight in the Fifth Walter A. Campbell to O. E. Earns- District, comprising Alpine, Pine City worth, 1G0 acres. $450. and Lena. it. will ho nenessarv tr make, Joseph L. Braokett and wife to J. A. a correction in the list of precinct Woolery. 1G0 acres. $500. Elias H. Conner and wife to Edward Glock. 100 acres. $1000. E. W. Rhea and wife to Elmer E. Beaman. Parcel of land in Heppner. $150. Joseph Robinson to C. D. Robinson, 165 acres. $400. Eugene Corley to J. A. Horsman, 180 acres. $1000. officers. First District, Dairy M. A. Bates, J. P.; J. C. Owens, Constable. The Republican County Convention passed off quietly in this city Saturday, and was characterized by harmony end general good feeling. While there were several candidates who had been quite active in presenting their claims for recognition at the.bands of the party, the action of the conven tion settled all differences, and all were willing to abide by the decision of the FHELPS NEAL At the residence of majority. Mr. and Mrs. E. F. Neal, in this city. The meeting was called to order by Wednesday, March 10, 1904, Mr. V. W. W, Smead, Chairman of the County R. Phelps and Miss Ombra Neal, both Central Committee at 10 o'clock. i .. . ....... . in a kic i ion. r . of Heppner, Rev. officiating. IIOKX. II. L. Beightol The first order of business being the selection of a temporary chairman, A. Andrews was placed in nomination and was unanimously chosen. By motion of Fred Warnock for the appointment of a secretary and assist ant, the chair appointed E. L. Freeland, Secretary and E. J. Keller as assistant. E. L. Freeland moved that a com mittee of five be appointed on creden- MADDOCK At Colnmbup, Wash., tials. On this committee the chair ap- Monday, March 21, 1904, Mrs. Frank pointed E. L. Freeland, Mat Halvorsen, HILL In this city, Tuesday, March 22, 1904, to Mr. and Mrs. W. O. Hill, a son, weight 10 pounds. dii:i. Maddock, The remains arrived in the city yester day evening and will be buried in the Masonic cemetery today." Mrs. Mad dock formerly resided in Heppner and was well known here. The country home of Rudolph Spreckles was burned near Sono ma, Cal. Lose, about $95,000. It was vacant but for a watchman, who eajs he was awakened by a tremendous explosion. Frank Ward, T. W Morgan and J. A. Thompson. E. T. Perkins moved that a committee of five be appointed on permanent or ganization. Chairman Andrews ap pointed the following persons on this committee: J. W. Beckett. Isaac How ard, A. J. Bennett, Mike Kenny, W. F. 0 Palmateer. By motion of C. E. Woodson, the chair appointed a committee of three on resolutions aa follows : C. E. Woodeon, A. J. Hicks, John Williams. E. T. Perkins moved that a committee of fiye be appointed oil order of busin ess. The following committee was ap pointed by the chair: Ed. S. Cox, Phil Metschlm, Geo. W. Turner, D. O. Jus tus, E. T. Perkins. By motion, a recess was taken until 1:30 p.m. The gavel sounded promptly at the appointed hour with chairman Andrews presiding. The delegations were grouped togeth er to facilitate the dispatch of business. Secretary Freeland read the report on the order ot business which was adopt ed. The report of the committee on per- manent organization, which recom mended that the temporary organization be made the permament organization, was adopted. The report of the committee on ere dentials was read and adopted. Secretary Freeland read the report on resolutions which was adopted as fol lows : ' "We, your committee on resolutions, beg to submit the following report : Be it "Resolved, that the Republican Coun ty Convention of Morrow County, Ore gon, does most heartily endorse the wise, able and efficient administration of our honored and esteemed president, Theodore Roosevelt; that we commend in strongest terms his pendent states- mansnip, and his sterling manhood and do most earnestly recommend his re nomination and re-election to the Presi dency of these United States. Be it further "Resolved, that we highly appre ciate and endorse the earnest and con stant efforts of our 8enators and Rep resentatives of the United States from the State of.Oregon in their successful efforts to promote the best interests of our state, and do recommend that the Second Congressional District show its confidence in and approval of our Rep resentatiye J. N. Williamson by renom inating and re-electing him to the po sition which he now holds. Be it further "Resolved, that we do most earnestly recommend to the Republicans of Mor row County a steadfast and loyal sup port of the candidates nominated by this convention and of the candidates for state and national oflice, to the end that this year may be crowned with a republican victory befitting this semi centennial anniversary of the Repub lican party." The first order of business as recom mended by the committee was the nam ing of five delegates to the State Con vention which will be held in Portland on April 14. E. L. Freeland in addressing the chair stated that he desired to present five names for the consideration of the convention. He also stated that the names presented would favor the nom ination of G. W. Phelps, Morrow County's candidate for District Attorney from the Sixth Judicial district. The names of G. W. Phelps. Fred Warnock, T. W. Morgan, John Williams and Mike Kenny were mentioned. Mr. Freeland moved that the above names for dele gates to the State Convention be elected by acclamation. The motion was carried without a dissenting vote. The order of business following was the election of five delegates to the con gressional convention of the second dis trict to be held in Portland, on April 13. The names oi Andy Rood, E. T. Per kins, A. Andrews, Wm. McMillan, and Frank Ward were presented, and it was stated that they were for the re-election of J. N. Williamson to congress. ,By motion the persons named above were elected by acclamaTion." By motion of E. T. Perkins, the usual custom of an informal ballot was dis pensed with, when it was announced that nominations for the county offices would be in order. The prevailing cus tom of commencing at the top of the ticket was reversed as recommended by the committee on order of business and the firsi officer to be voted for was that of coroner. The names of Dr. A. Reid, Dr. F. B. Kistner and Dr. A. K. Hiirgs were placed in nomination. On the first bal lot, the result was : Reid, 21 ; Kistner, 23;.Higgs. 18. Second ballot Reid, 28 ; Kistner 23; Higgs, 11. Third ballot Reid, 42; Kistner, 16; Higgs, 4. 1 For the office of County Commission er for the two year term, there were two candidates, F. M. Griffin, of lone. and M. S. Corrigall, of Butter Creek. Mr. Griffin was nominated on the first ballot, the vote being as follows: Griffin 52; Corrigall, 10. In the nominations for Commission er for the four year term, brought out the first flow of oratory in presentation of a candidate. Geo. MrKnight, the sheep king and sage of Lena, leisurely arose from his chair and with his easy manner of delivery and good command of Pnglish, together with his ready wit, brought forth great applause. The "gentleman from Lena" was in it when he modestly offered the name of J. D. French, Henry Scheizinger was also placed in nomination. The result o the ballot was: French, 43; Schec zinger, 18. Fur Surveyor, D. V. S. Reid us nom inated by acclamation. There w-re two candidates for treas urer, M. Lichtenthal and Frank Gilliam. The first ballot showed Lichtenthal, 3G ; Gilliam, 2(5. For County School Hnpei intendenf r two names were presented, E Jay Mer rill, of Ilardman, and S. E. Notion, of Lexinuton. This was a close race in which Mr. Merrill received 33 votes anil Mr. Notson 29. As soon as the result was announced by the Secretary, Mr. Notson arose from the audience of spectators and said that while he was not a member of the con vention he would like to eet permission to help make the nomination of Mr. Merrill unanimous. For this admission of good feeling Mr. Notson was ap plauded in a manner to make the strik- ? .ft i i . . ing or uie town ciock sinn into insig nificance, The office of Assessor seemed to be the most sought for plum on the ticket and six names were placed before the convention as follows : Geo. Bleakman, of Hardman, T. W. Morgan, of Goose berry, J. W. Shipley, of Heppner, W. S. Conner, of lone, S. E. Willis, of Heppner, and A. C Pettys of lone. The first ballot showed the following vote: Bleakman, 10; Morgan, fi ; Ship ley, 10: Conner, 19; Willis. 14; Pettys, 2. Second ballot Bleakman, 9; Morgan, 3; Shipley, 3; Conner, 37; Willis, 10. For Sheriff, E. M. Shutt was nomin- (Conc ludcl on fifth PHKf). EYES TESTED Glasses Accurately Fitted by Graduate Optician P. 0. Borg Jeweler and Optician. HEPPNER. ORE.