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1914 FEBRUARY 1914 T 1W 1 8 M 6 UtBl5H 15161718192Q21 2728 332324252C Statement Of The Condition Of Th. First National Bank of Barns At the close of business January 18th, 1914. TheTimes-JIerald Hu The Largest Circulation Of Any I New.pap.r In Harney County. SATURDAY. FEBRUARY 14. 1014 Local News. Go to church Sunday. Nyals Baby Coufrh Remedy for baby's caught at The Welcome Pharmacy. J. 0. Buttler was hero from the Narrows this week after a load of lumber. OUT OF TOWN TAXPA Y ERS The Harney County National Bank will be pleated to attend to the payment of your taxes upon receipt of your instruction The Baptist Sunday School will have an unusually important ses sion Sunday at 10. Plans for the furore will be made. An ini)or- tant new move begins at the meeting. liahlon Hutchens of Harney, was in the city Wednesday mak ing: proof on his land. He was assisted by Arthur Thompson as ne of the witnesses. Mrs. Thompson accompanied the party over. It. J. McKinnon & Son have established a daily stage between Drewsey and Juntura. Connec tions made with the trains at Juntura and passengers given every comfort Fare to Burns RESOURCES Loans and Discounts $819,642.26 U.S.Bonds 41,000.00 Bonds and Securities 74,961.34 Premium on U. S. Bonds 1,965.00 Real Estate, Furniture and Fixtures 8,604.92 Five per cent Redemption Fund 1,260.00 CASH 116,665.84 $663,879.36 LIABILITIES Capital $ 26,000.00 Surplus and Undivided Profits . 81,163.62 Circulation 26,000.00 DEPOSITS 432,725.83 $663,879.36 Capital and Surplus SIOO.OOO. United States Depositary ACCOUNTS INVITED Neil Smith of the Burns Hard-. ware Co. arrived home Wednes-! day evening from Portland and! other points, having been absent two weeks. He attended the convention of hardware men in Fortland and visited friends in Seattle while away. John Witzell and wife were in the city during the week having some dental work done and at tending to business matters. Mr. Witzell is one of our oldest pioneers from point of residence, having been here during the In dian uprising in the 70's. He reports the water raising quite rapidly at the lakes and looks for a very wet season in that ter ritory. The basket ball game Thurs day evening at the public sehoyl gym. between the sophomore class and the other classes of the high school resulted in a victory for the all class team again but the sophs put up a good game. The score was 22 to 29. The Burns basketball team chalenged the high school team for a game end it has been accepted. The game will be played on next Friday night Tonawama tonight Salisbury has snow glasses. Butterick patterns at Luna burg, Dal ton & Co. 52tf. J. E. Sizemore was in the city this week from his home near Harney lake. Don't take chances on becom ing snow blind Get some glasses from Salisbury. W. L Spencer has been in the city this week, having brought in unite a load of delayed freight that had accumulated at Bend. at The Welcome Hot drinks Pharmacy. The latest in Millinery and a fine line of guaranteed hair goods at Clingan's. Fred Huntly and wife were among our Valley View visitors during the week. Members of Sylvia Rebeka Lodge are respectfully asked to bring refreshments same as re quested for last social meeting. Pearl Fisk, Sec. THE FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF BURNS. CAPITAL AND SURPLUS George Marsden has been over $100,000. the bank that makes from the Bear Valley stock ranch a few days this week looking after some business and inciden tally took the degrees in the Eastern Star. Mrs. Emma Miller. Geo. H. Bollenbaugh and other members of the family desire to express their thanks to the friends, es pecially the Odd Fellows, who rendered assistance and sympa pathy in the trying ordeal of the death and burial of Mark Ballen baugh. Sheriff Richardson arrived home Sunday with two prisoners whom he had captured in Mon tana. Last week it was reported he had but one but the telegram was mixed in transit Ernest Esmond and "Pat" Russell are the men wanted and Mr. Rich ardson is satisfied he has the right men although identification is not complete and the prisoners will not talk. SAFE." ACCOUNTS GET MY PRICES before buying elsewhere and SAVE MONEY I carry a complete line of LADIES aii BENTS WEIR also GROCERIES at the lowest possible cash prices I. SCHWARTZ - General Merchandise - Masonic Building, - - Burnt, Oregon YOUR t $ I $ INVITED. Geo. H. Bollenbaugh was here this week from Plush, having been called by wire on account of the death of his brother Mark. He made the trip without rest coming through on horseback. Gus Zoglmann, a member of the Williams-Zoglmann Clothing Co., is in the city. He came over from his Silver Creek ranch to remain for a time in the store, as the weather will not permit farming. His many friends are glad to welcome him. Strayed or Stolen -One bay mare branded N E on left shoul der, one brown mare branded H I on left shoulder; both ani mals gentle. Suitable reward for information leading to their recovery. H. Eichner, Harney, Oregon. 14tf Deputy Sheriff Terrill arrived home Thursday with L. L. Noon chester who is accused of issuing bad checks. He was held by Justice Patterson to the grand jury which meets the last week in March. Up to yesterday after noon Noonchester had not been able to furnish bonds. I have for sale at a decided bargain a complete threshing rig in good order. It consists of a 16 horse Russell engine and a 30 Inch thresher. Engine has been repaired and painted and is ready for work. Terms can be given if desired. For full information address C. V. F.. Care Times- Herald, Burne, Oregon. C. C. Connor, the Umatilla county farmer who has land in terests in this section, has been in for a few days making annual proof on his desert and looking after his other interests. Mr. Connor is a progressive man and always ready with suggestions and to do hi part toward any thing tending to develop the country. Married In this city, Wednes day, Feb. 11, at the home of the bride, E. P. Sylvester and Mrs. Katie Calkins, Rev. C. Beebe of the Baptist church officiating. Both have resided in this section for many years and have a wide acquaintance. Mr. Sylvester has a fine farm home a few miles above Burns. He is one of our substantial and progressive citi zens who enjoys the friendship of the entire country. Mrs. Calkins has been conducting the Oregon hotel in this city which she owns but has leased the hotel and they will make their home on the farm. The Times-Herald joins in extending best wishes for a happy wedded life. Cook wanted at the Burns Hotel. All kinds of snow glasses at Salisbury's. Ask for Q brand hams, bacon, shoulders and lard. 14tf. Don't miss the picture pro grams at Tonawama. A new ad telling about the Q brand of meats is in this issue. Pickard China and Libby cut glass make beautiful and useful wedding presents. A. B. Bennett was in from hiH home near Waverly during the week on land business. On account of sickness Miss McKenzic has discontinued her kindergarten for a short time. The steam laundry was first to use the electric power machinery being inaugurated by the Electric Company. " B. F. Siler has good mahogany wood and hay, delivered to any place in town. Phone him ut residence. 11 tf. C. H. Voegtly returned Sun day from Portland where he had been for a couple of weeks. He came back by way of Juntura. If your merchant doesn't carry the Q brand of hams, bacon, shoulders and lard 'phone your orders to Chas. Wilson. Mir. THE FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF BURNS. CAPITAL AND SURPLUS $100,000. THE BANK THAT MAKES YOUR $ $ f t SAFE." ACCOUNTS INVITED. W. B. Cameron and family, of Half Way, arc guests at the home of Mr. and Mrs. G. W. Clevenger in this city. Mrs. Cameron is a sister to Mrs. Clevenger. Owing to the 22nd falling on Sunday this year the nineteenth annual P. P. P. ball will be given on february Znth. All visiting Masons and their ladies welcome without any formal invitation. The Clay Clemens sawmill is now at its new location ami is prepared to fill any order with rough or dressed lumber, also fir lumber; buck teeth and any pedal order given prompt at tention. 32. Roland Hankins, one of the pioneer farmers of the Harney section, has announced himself a candidate for the office of sheriff of this county on the republican ticket. Mr. Hankins is well known to the people of the coun ty and his friends feel he would make a gotxl sheriff. We do job printing. Funny pictures tonight. Harold Johansen was in the city this week. Thermos bottles at. the Wel come Pharmacy. A. Dunn will deliver you wood at any time, having good mahog any or pine. iltr. Miss Jessie Bnrdwell is in from her school on a visit to her par ents. Dr. Geo. G. Carl is prepared for special attention to all dis eases of eye, ear and nose. Eyes tested and glasses fitted. Mill. Mrs. John Schenk will give lessons in Irish Crochet every Thursday afternoon at her home in Hums. 4 Jesse King, a brother of Mrs. Arthur Thompson of Harney, is here from Lewiston, Idaho, a guest at the Thompson home. Mr. King is looking for land. Willis Skines, son of W. T. Skienes, had the misfortune to have his shoulder blake broken last Monday morning by being kicked by a horse. Dr. Standard reduced the fracture. The masked ball at Tonawama last night was quite an enjoy able affair. There were not so many maskers as at the former masquerade, but some fine cos tumes and well represented characters were out. Some of them were disapointed on ac count of the delayed mails not bringing costumes until too late. The prizes were awarded to Mrs. Vera Welkeras "Columbia." as the best costumed lady; Mrs. Fred Clingan as "SufTraget," as the best sustained character. Ludwig Johnson as a "Colored Gentleman" was given the prize for the best costumed gentleman and Dorman Lenoard and Ernest Musick as "Imp" and "Flip" were the best sustained characters We do job printing. Dry cleaning and pressing at the Burns Steam Laundry. 4tf. Remember the date of the agricultural short course, Feb. 16 21 Allen Jones underwent an operation Inst Monday at the Cummins hospital Dr. Griffith performing it. He is recovering nicely at the home of Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Welcome Jr. POLITICAL, ANNOUNCEMENT For County Sheriff. I hereby announce myself as candidate for Sheriff of Harney county subject to the decision of the Republican voters at the pri mary May 15, 1914. If elected I pledge myself to be satisfied with me regular salary $Z4UU a vear; without the expenses as allowed by the last legistature which will be a saving of $600 a year to the taxpayers of Harney County. Roland Hankins, 14tf Harney, Oregon. For County Clark. At the solicitation and with encouragement of a large num ber of friends, I have decided to become a candidate for County Clerk of Harney county, subject to the decision of the democratic voters at the primary May 15, 1914. Wm. M. Carroll, 13tf Catlow Valley SAVINGS Deposited in the HARNEY COUNTY NATIONAL will be allowed INTEREST at the rate of I per cent 1 1 rim iiiii 1 GOVERNMENT SUPERVISION SAVINGS DEPARTMENT Harney County National Bank Geo. Smyth has been over from his Diamond home during the week visiting his family and look ing after business affairs. He went over to Silver Creek early in the week and had Frank Dib ble assist him in going over his auto, getting the engine and other parts in good working or der. Austin Goodman is ready to grind grain and has a building in which it may be stored by farmers at any time. He will grind one day each week and farmers may store their grain any day and get it when con venient. He is prepared to take grain as pay for grinding at the market price. Special prices on large quantities, 44tf. DiedAt the home of his mother, Mrs. Geo. S. Miller, in this city, February 7, Mark Bol enbaugh, aged 32 years, two months and seven days. De ceased had been in bad health for several years suffering from diabetes. His home has been at Canyonville, Douglas County, for several years but he was born in Happy Vallev in this county. He came out from Southern Ore gon last July. Few people in Burns knew the young man was sick and it was not until after his death that it was known to the local lodge that he was a member in good standing, his affiliation being at Canyonville. The funeral was conducted by Harney Lodge. No. 77, I. O. O. F. Tuesday afternoon, Rev. Dr. Benson conducting the service at the lodge room and the regular funeral service of the order at the cemetery. Mr. Bollenbaugh was not married; he is survived by his mother in this city, his father, who resides at Canyon ville, one brother, three half brothers and three half-sisters. Revival Services. Services tonight in the old Capital saloon. Sunday services will be in Tonawama Hall at 11 o'clock a. m. 3 p. m. and 7 p. m. During the week services will be held every night in the old Capital saloon building. Come and hear the singing evangelists. Hortons Are "Spludging." The Times-Herald received the following letter last Saturday: Times-Herald, Burns, Oregon Dear Editer: As this has been a noted day via Straw hat parade for San Diego and Ground Hog day at our old home Burns. The weather a Straw hat parade day were working in unison and both sides were out in full dress parade for the occasion about 10,000 people in straw hats of all sizes and shapes, in light suits or their shirt sieves were in the parade, with about a dozen band, with one or two companies of marine Soldiers with about 2000 school children nearly one half of (hem were barefooted. Mrs. Morton tried to put a shiver in the parade by wearing her furs but it would not work as she had to take them off, she still claims she could have made a better impression if we had got on the shady side of the street. This is the first time we have been able to see the sun for only a few hours at a time since we left Burns, we were in San Francisco one week, and it rained every day except one, the old timers say that is the first time it has happened since 62 and 63. We have been over in Mexico and on our return to our native land we were all lined up and searched by the custom officers for dutiable goods, the Mrs. had purchased in Tijuana a 36c hand kerchief and all that saved her from paying duty on same while standing in line she happened to sneeze and used the handkerchief as a shield. We have seen growing outside red peppers, tomatoes and calla lillies, in a few days we will go over to Imperial Valley and eat water melons. We have already taken up too much of your time and space and will Close with best wishes, H. M. HORTON. TONAWAMA TONIGHT Picture program Three Reels Four Subjects in all Comedy-Educational-Dramatic "HE HAD A GUESS COMING" "A HORSE ON BILL" Split-Reel- -Burlesque Coraeay "WOODSMAN'S DAUGHTER" Pretty nlory of a city nan and country girl "PLAYING WITH FIRE" A Stroag, Gripping Drama ADMISSION 10 AND IS CENTS The Burns Hospital MRS. ETTA CUMMINS, Prop. Best Surgical Room and Equipment In the State Outside of Portland. Nice Rooms. Good Care and Com fort for Patients Reasonable Terms Graduated Nurse in Charge THE OLD STAR SALOON BRENTON & HICKS, Props. Old and New Patrons Will Find the But Brands Here - Wines, Liquors, and Cigars COMING "The Passion Play" Beautiful Picture Story of Jesss WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 18 Good Service, Courteous Treatment DROP IN Main Street Burns, Oregon RABBIT WIRE We have a big supply of wire any heighth desired and at BED-ROCK PRICES The Q Brand Stands for quality In Ham. Bacon, Shoulders, Lard If yon want quality ask your merchant for the Q brand stamped on the akin The mild, sweet cure packed by the Geo. W. Young process. If your dealer does not handle It 'phone Chas. Wilson. BURNS FLOUR MILLING CO. I'ru al Mill for productai Flour 15.50 in 5-bbl. Iota or more. Bran 11.25 per hundred. Rolling barley $2.00 per Ion in ton lota or more. Customers in all caeee to furnish sacks. PACKING DEPARTMENT Until further notice the following; Cash Prices will prevail in selling meats! Hogs, whole or half, lie. per lb. Choice pork steaks, 1 Sc. per lb. " loin, 20c. Whole pork shoulder 12 l-2c. Leg of pork, ISc. Front quarter mutton, 10c. Hind quarter mutton, 12 l-2c Choice mutton for stew, Sc Mutton chops, 15c. Hind quarter beef, 13c. Front quarter beef, He. Beef all cuts at reasonable prices. The intention of the Company is at all times to pay the best prices and sell on closest margin consistent with good busi ness management. JpW' Rftfev V .. lSfffmmiT-i itiitiiuiiiiiiiiiisiituiiuutiiiiitiiuinuiiii) THE STAR Feed Barn 11. ELLIOTT, Prop. Horses Boarded by the Day, Week or Month CAREFUL ATTENDANTS Good Feed and Reasonable prices L Horaee 26c per Head in Barn Balad Hay and Grain for 8aie ' Comfortable Camp House i With Cook Htove PATKONAGE SOLICITED Accural Hay and Slock Hralra Price) for weighing 20c. South Main St., Burna nrttttimmtKimunmnmuuimmwi $$ Farm Machinery Don't neglect to order farming implements until you need 'em. Come, and talk to us now im mense stock for you to inspect. DISHES We have handsome sets In China, also porcelain beautiful glassware, ta ble cuttlery, silverware granlteware, etc., etc. Fancy Lamps Paints and Oils Heaters, Ranges Builders hardware Sleds and Wagons Skates, Small Kore Rifles, Shot Guns, Ammunition for all size guns, Tinware, Onion Sets, Seeds. I BURNS HARDWARE CO. I NEIL SMITH, Manager