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About Heppner gazette. (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912 | View Entire Issue (Feb. 1, 1912)
The I Ihitner Gazette Pioneer Paper of Morrow County. Established March 30, 18S3. VAWTER CRAWFORD, Editor and Proprietor Issued every Thursday morning, and entered at the Potortice at Heppner, Oregon, as second- i matter. SUBSCRIPTION RATES: One Year $1.00 Si Monihs 75 Three Mor.iht 50 SinirV Copies 05 ADVERTISING RATES: Dir'y, transient, running less than one month, first insertion, per inch, 25c; subsequent in Ifrtior.i. 12 l-2c; diiplay, regular, 12 1-Zc; locals, first insertion, per line, 10c; subsequent insertions, per line, 5c; lodge resolutions, per line. Sc.; church socials and all advertising ol entertainments conducted lor pay, regular rates. Thursday, February 1 1912 DON'T KNOCK-BOOST Every community, no matter whether it be trreat or small, is infested with that microbe known as the kicker, or knocker. There is nothintr in the home town or county that is what it should be; the land is worthless, and the people are all broke, while the town is on the bum and its busi ness men are back numbers. These wiseacres know all about it, and of course they must spread this knowledge, with all the imaginary embellishments their fertile brains can devise, to every newcomer and prospective set tler. Yet many of these same people could not be induced to pack their baggage and go else where; too many of them are do ing better here than they could elsewhere, and they know it. I his country is making them a good living and with some, no doubt, they are gradually getting a competence and laying up some thing for the proverbial "rainy day." But notwithstanding, they must kick and knock. Morrow county has a good class of farmers, especially among those who own their lands, and few, if any, of these are anxious to sell. The past three years have been hard on them and our stock industry has suffered some set-backs, and this has been fue that these knockers have piled upon the fire of imaginary evils of the country How long this will continue, the Lord only knows. In the meantime it would be well for the Booster Club to get busy on some plan that will effectually checkmate this class and wind up their career. To show the effect that their work is having on outsiders, we desira to call attention to the fol taw ing excerpt from a letter writ ten recently to the secretary of the Morrow County Boost Club. it is to tne point ana needs no comment: "A short time ago 1 requested prominent citizen of your city to ob tain for ine tsome udrertiiiiiiir matter relative to the resources of Morrow county, which I learned from the Heppner Times had been gotten out by your club. In due time these booklets arrived. I read every line, and will say that the man who wrote that matter knew his busiiieHS. The description of conditions, the produc tiveness of the land, climate, rainfall, even the future prospects as set forth therein, is certainly promising-, al most convincing- and enticing-. But is it the truth? to. been no crops of any kind for several years; that the people were practical ly giving- their land away Just to gvt out of the country, and a lot more talk along; those lines. Now while all this may be true (hi reality just the opposite from what you are ad vertising) 1 ask you Is it policy for your people in Heppner to Indulge in that kind of talk? Would there be any inducement for anyone to settle in your community? If these business men as they call themselves pained anything In that way, one might excuse them, but as it is they are only giving- their own interests, and incidentally Heppner a black eye. Can't they see that? 1 hey also told this party that Heppner was in a very bad way, that people had no money there and gave him the general impression that every body was going broke the next day. Said that I should not have sent him to Heppner, because there was noth ing to come for. Naturally, this man comes awny w-ith a very bad opinion of Heppner, not that-alone, but he infects every body he comes in contact with, and you really can't blame him. He nat urally thinks the people there ought to know Everywhere he goes he says: Keep away from Heppner, it Is no good. Your people must not expect outsiders to boost your town, you must do it yourself. If you can't boost, at least don't kno'k. Every man whojgoes away from you witli such information, will knock, and knock hard, and all the advertising your club may do will lie for naught, for while it may bring many people to your doors, your knockers will drive them out on the very next train. If your club is to succeed, it seems to me it will be essential for your citizens to co-operate with you. A town that litis more than its share of kickers 1ms a hard up-hill fight on its hands." Very truly yours, E M. EVEKITT. 122 E. Heron St., Aberdeen, Wash. After sleeping for several months, the proposition to estab lish a creamery at Heppner is be ing awakened. The Booster Club is after it again and some effec tive work is promised. There should be no cessation of effort until the establishment of the creamery is assured. Rainfall Above Normal. There has been almost as much rainfall at Heppner, according to the record kept by Earl Gilliam, local forecaster, for the first five months, counting from Sept. 1, lyil, to date, as for the entire previous 12 months. The table following is the record: September - 1.34 inches October - - .85 " November - - .93 " December - - .77 " January - - 2.29 " Hay for Sale. 400 tons alfalfa. High stacks. No foxtail. With feed lots, etc. Phone or write, Otis McOarty, Butter Creek. For Sale. Fine bunch of mules workers and colts. Prices right. J. T. Knapfenrerg. tf. lone, Ore. ock twang Total - 6.18 " The record at Heppner for the previous year was a little less than eight inches. I ask this question in justice and in the interest of your club, as well as myself, and your community at large in general. I will not beat about the bush, but come to the gist of t he ma t ter a t once, setting- forth herein my reason for asking thenues tion: Some months auo I purchased what in Heppiwr is known as the old Nnnamaker farm, t-itnatcd about 7 or S miles from Heppner. in a south westerly direction, from your physi cian, I)r Winnard. Since that time, matters ha ve turned up which promp ted me to try to sell again, and with that end in view, plaeed the property with a real e.-tat" liriu in Seattle. It Wits not very long before they had found sever; 1 1 prosp'-vt i ve buyers, one of w hich w ired to Heppner to a "man who knew" regarding this property in particular and Heppner and sur rounding country in general, in this ii.sianee the leport which was made was Mi' it that this man dropped out. The other buyer went personally to Heppner an 1 litis farm, and lie came back very much discouraged, not so much on account of the farm, but more lK-cfiuse of w hat lie heard in Heppner. These are some of the tilings lie heard from your business men: The land around Heppner is only worth 1) per pore; that the country wae too dry; that there hud In this issue of the Gazette, Mr. B. F. Swaggart presents his views concerning the so-called "walking disease" in horses and swine. Mr. Swaggart is a practical stock raiser of many years' experience and his ideas are worthy of con sideration. The impression seems to have gone out that the Gazette had "cut out" any "further dis cussion of this subject in our columns, but this is not a fact. One thing is certain, there has been no substantial relief presen ted; no remedy found, and no very effective action secured on the part of the State Board of Health, and the subject is one that is still open for proper dis cussion. The public is interested and if discussion through these columns will bring relief, let the orood work go on. We have not "cut it out." Ben Selling, of Portland, has some "feelers" out for the U. S senatorship. He does not state that he is an avowed candidate at this time, but is asking for the candid opinion of friends over the state as to whether he is big enough for the job after all the experience he has had in Oregon as an old resident and a servant of the people in the legislative halls of the state. Ben might make a pretty good race, and it is a certainty that if enough men get in the field again, Jonathan will win hands down. S. F. Wilson has withdrawn from the race for congressman from this district, giving as a rea son therefor a press of business matters. However, if he is un able to find a man who supports the same views on political ques tions that he does, he may again come into the running. He is a progressive" republican by pro fession and a fine young man of extraordinary ability. That meeting of the Booster Club on Friday evening was cer tainly of the right sort. The subjects discussed, and the steps taken to put into action certain promotion work, speaks well of the interest that is being awaken ed. Such meetings should be held weekly and the success of work and plans suggested will be realized. It is becoming more and more manifest thata creamery at Hepp ner is an absolute necessity. It will have to come. County clerk Hill made a trip to Eugene and Springfield this week where he has business in terests. If you dont want to pay Gilliam & Bisbee for fixing your pipes take care of them and don't let them freeze. Attorney C. E. Woodson de parted for Portland on Tuesday morning to attend to some bus iness affairs. Ray Stearns and E. Lander, real estate dealers of Roseburg, came in on the local Wednesday to look after some business here. For Trade. Will exchange good Imported Stallion or Jack for land or stock. For further information address, Box 66, m21 Pendleton, Oregon. For Sale. One dozen Purebred Single Comb Brown Leghorn Cockerels They are Al. One dollar each while they last. Speak up. Ad dress Mose Ashbaugh, Eightmile, Oregon. jl8-lm. I have purchased the jewelery business of Arthur Smih and am prepared to do all kinds of watch and jewelery repairing, also plain and fancy engraving. I solict your patronage, tf C. R. Johnson. Bargains in S. C. Rhode Island Reds. 1911 Breeding Pens for sale to make room for new stock. All prize winning stock. Call or write. L. W. BRIGGS, tf. Heppner, Or. Mr. and Mrs. J. J. McDonald, of Chicago, are registered at the Palace. They will be m Heppner for ten days or two weeks gather ing data for a history of Oregon, t t Ye are O are throwing out all broken lines .o and lemnants on the bargain counter. :.now busy taking SSI fcf Sale $ - t stock and A You will find some good values. Mr, SMp M We are still giving 10 per cent off on ff y Suits, Waists, Coats and Sweaters for Ladies; on all Suits and Overcoats for Boys and Men. 9 I 9 Thomson Bros. 9 9 Owing to times being close, En 0. K. IResfcauranf will from now on serve meals at Rooms Meals At the PALACE HOTEL Service The Best is the Cheapest The usual up-to-date service will be maintained. NOTICE ! '10 wish to announce that this Bank has taken over the Savings Department formerly con ducted by the Hank of Heppner. J For the information of old depositors with this department, we wish to say that we are recievinjr these deposits on the same basis as did the Bank of Heppner. f To those who have to save money in small amounts, as do the majority of people, we would suggest that you open an account with our savings department. We pay four per cent, per annum on these accounts. FIRST NATIONAL BANK. mm niiii pi ji wi 'ii hi i ii i hi T-1 ,';;,';- sj Gathering Friends A LITTLE girl can always get some body to play with by using the Bell Telephone. It is just as useful to her as it is to her elders. There is no need to be lonesome with a telephone in the house, because you can at least talk with your friends, even though they are far away. Bell Service is universal. The PACIFIC TELEPHONE & TELEGRAPH COMPANY 1538 Have v2! ever Iried & Waterless Fresh Fruit and Vegetables ? If not, and you appreciate Fresh Vegetables or Fruits at this season of the year, try a package and be con- n vinced that thev are the samp as frpsh 'vj' 1 1 rni si . and just as cheap. the following varieties in stock: Cranberries, Blue berries, Rhubarb, Spinach, Turnips, Carrots, Stringless Beans, Green Peas, Sweet Corn, Riced Potatoes, Cream Soups and Soup Greens. envaro I Just add the water-thats ail A. M. PHELPS, The Grocer. Gty iVleafc Market Kinsman. Lewis, and Hall, Props. Fresh Beef, Pork, Mutton, Hams and Bacon, and Home-rendered Lard. - Top prices paid for Hides and Pelts.