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COUNTY OFFICIAL PAPER, $1.50 YEAR
PRINEVILLE, QIOOK COUNTY, OREGON, THURSDAY, DECEMBER 23, 1909.
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VOL XIV-NO.2
SUGAR BEETS
DO WELL HERE
Crook County Well Ad
apted to Them.
CHEMISTS ANALYZED THEM
Pronounced of Good Commer
cial Value. Should .be
Paying Crop.
Kditor Crook County Journal:
Among the many fields of Crook
county' development is that ol
ugar beet culture. In thin , a in
roost oilier new Industrie, it is
difllcult to get people interested.
The reason lor thic, in most cases,
is not far to trek. Mont of ui who
till the toil in Crook county are do
ing it Iwcauee we see in it a sun
way to keep the wolf away. We
are interested only in thoie cro
that have a market value in tho
towna of the county. Heretofore
sugar l-cts have had no market
value and hence there has Keen no
interest in them; but with trans-
portation and the natural influx of
capital, will alauacone an oppor
tunity to interest people in the cul
ture of ugar heetajind the manu
facture of augur from them.
With a view toward bringing a
little more light on this subject,
the writer wishes to relate the de
tails of an experiment conducted
on Die farm formally owned by II.
It. Heed, near Bitters.
A small plot of ground was
selected that had been uned for a
number of years for gardening and
had been fertilized from time to
time but had no special attention
for this crop.
Seed was furnished by the de
partment of Agriculture and plant
ed in June. After the plants had
begun to look thrifty and strong
they were thinned out so they
stood eight inches apart in the
rows, the rows being thirty inches
apart. The beets were not culti
vated but were well irrigated.
The crop was harvested in
November and was used in feeding
a milk cow.
Two snm pit s were lelected; the
roots averaging one pound apiece.
One sample was sent to the experi
ment, station at Corvallis; the
other to Washington, IX C. The
figures returned were practically
the same for each analysis; both
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CITY ELECTION
"DECEMBER 20TH
D. F. Stewart Re-Elected
Mayor.
0RDINANCE.N0. 169 DEFEATED
Business Men and Property
Owner's Ticket Elected
With One Exception.
The annual city election passed
off quietly in Prineville on Mon
day, December 20. Besides a
mayor, three councilmen, city
treasurer, city recorder and a city
marshal, a referendum vote was
ordered by petition on Ordinance
No. 1C9, regulating and restrain
ing minors, pool rooms, billiard
rooms, card tables, cards, gaming,
tobacco, spirituous, malt, or vinous
liquorr, and providing a punish
ment thereof; making it unlawful
to gamble with cards, or otherwise,
for money, checks, credits or treats;
or sell or give away in any manner
intoxicating ..liquors to any one,
with exceptions reserved in the
state law, not allowing minors in,
or to loiter around pool or biTnard
rooms; or give or sell tobacco in
sny form to minors; prohibiting
minors from using tobacco in any
form within the city of I'rineville,
and prescribing a penalty therefor.
This ordinance was considered
too severe by some while others
maintained that inasmuch as il
was drafted upon the state law it
should be in full force and effect
whether covered by a city ordi
nance or not.
Two tickets were placed in the
field, one by those that favored the
ordinance and the other by those op
posed to it. The lines were sharply
drawn and the issue made very
plain. The Business Men and
Taxpayers' Ticket oppoeed the ordi
nance, and the Property Ownerh'
and Business Men's Ticket favored
it. The following is the official
vote: '
ron mayor.
Clifton, G. N., DuHiftetw Men and
Taxpayer ticket
Stewart. I). F. Property Owner's
and BtiMlueMi Men's ticket-
KOK COl'fiCll.MKN.
Edwards, Charles 8., Property
Owners' and Business Men
ticket....
Gray, J. II., Property Owners
and Business Men's ticket
07
08
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SAY If you are searching for suitable, sensible Gifts, allow our assistants to aid you. Our suggestions will re-
lieve you of responsibility; save you both time and money and secure you selections that will surely please.
What to Buy for Ladies, Sister or
Sweetheart.
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Lady's coat or suit $15 to $25. Skirt; set furs, or
sweater; stylish winter hat, $4.50 to $10; slippers;
kimono; handkerchief; wool hosiery; street gloves;
wool shawl; pair Stroatman's shoes; night dress; silk or
woolen waist; comb; hair ornaments; jewelry.
Buy for Men.
A Gordon hat, $3; stylish suit, $17.50 to $25.00; or
overcoat; The Howard shoe; slippers; tie; handkerchief;
muffler; - gloves; razors; knives; pipes; sweaters;
watches; and some of our elegant new jewelry.
42 piece Dinner Set of Beautifully Deco
rated Ware, valued at $10.00. '
Toys, Dolls, Children's Books, Enough . for Everyone.
Are Moderately Priced.
For the "Home Beautiful."
"What makes home attractive?" . We mention a few
gifts that will help. Beautiful table linens' and lace cur
tains; beautiful bed spreuda and blankets; beautiful silver.
ware and China; beautiful Punchbowl set, and water sets,
and carving sets; beautiful Aluminum ware1 and not least
-a good range and heater. Now, friends, you can get
them at only one store in Prineville at our Btore ours
only at modest prices.
During the Month all Boys' Clothing
and Overcoats Reduced.
You do not know what elegant clothing we have until
you have seen the line. Bring your boys to us for clothing.
By far the best in the city, and prices much the lowest.
Every purchase of $1.00 and upwards gets you tickets.
Dishes drawn (free) every Tuesday and Saturday at 3:30
p. m. i
FREE Dolls, with purchases from our dry goods and clothing, foot
wear department; ammunition to $5.00 and up. Large, handsome
dolls. Your friends and neighbors are getting them free simply on
account of trading with us. Why not you? v
The Freshest of Nuts, Candies, and Christmas Groceries at our store.
"THE CHRISTMAS FAIR" AT
Oram Admpaev
TRAINS TO RUN
NEXT AUTUMN
Oregon Trunk Will Lay
Rails in July.
OREGON MUST HAVE FARMERS
Says James J. Hill, the Great
" Railroad Magnate, and
Empire Builder.
"We expect to begin laying rails
on the- Oregon, trunk Line not
later than June 1, next, and by the
following Autumn will have our
railroad constructed into Central
Oregon," said J. J. Hill, veteran
railroad-builder, in an interview
with an Oregonian representative.
"The work preliminary to laying
the track is being prosecuted just
as rapidly as the employment of
men and the erenditure of money
make possible."
"No," was the terse but positive
reply of Mr. Hill when aeked if he
would extend the Orecon Trunk
Line to San Francisco. However,
there prevails a strong suspicion
locally that there is no necessity
for Mr. Hill to construct a road in
to the California metropolis.
There is every reason to -suspect
that the empire builder has acquir
ed an interest in the western
Pacific and that the real terminus
of the Oregon Trunk is Lakeview,
to which point the Western Pacific
is uow extending its line. This
would afford II ill an entrance to
California, the goal be long has
coveted.
When asked what feeders were
contemplated in connection with
his line into the interior of the
state, Mr. Hill answered evasively,
but intimated that the policy of
the Hill system was to go after
business wherever it was offered.
He refused to commit himself def
initely on this subject, but made
the significant remark that the
purpose of building the Oregon
Trunk was to aid materially in the
development of the state, and that
that development involved the
invasion of all centers of produc
tion aod supplying such sections
with needed transportation facili
ties. .
At the same time Mr. Hill, who
has earned the reputation in the
railroad world as a man who does
things, is most optimistic of the
future of this state and its develop
ment, which, he predicts, in the
next few years will surpass most
sanguine forecasts.
"With the possible exception of
the State of Montana," said Mr,
Hill, "Oregon has more unoccupied
public land than any other state.
Until recently there were many
opportunities for 'the homeseeker
in almost any of the Western btates
but the public , domain available
to the man who is desirous of
tablishing for himself a home has
been pretty thoroughly culled.
But here in Oregon you have
thousands of acres of choice land
awaiting development by the immi
grant.
Oregoa NtU More Farmer. '
"I really think you people do not
fully appreciate the situation.
The future of your state is most
promising and you should be even
more active in inviting iramigra
tion. It is up to you to people
your state. You have the oppor
tunities. Your commercial organ
izations are doing good work. It
should be continued aggressively.
"What Oregon needs is men to
locate on its lands and cultivate
them. The disposition of the
average homeseeker from the East
is to own some land of his own and
contribute to the state's production.
That tendency should in every
way be encouraged. I would not
discourage the wonderful develop
ment of the horticultural industry,
for it will be a great many years
before the supply of such apples as
you raise in Oregon will exceed the
demand for the product. But I
think you should encourage the
growing of grain, which contributes
so materially to the contentment of
the producer as well as the pros
perity of the entira state.
TMdty Wk 1U4
" We feel that we are doing our
part in contributing both to the
development of the state and the
prosperity of Portland business in
terests by constructing a railroad
into Central Oregon and providing
needed facilities for transporting
to the markets of the world the
products of the interior. I predict
that within the next two years
Oregon will witness the high tide
of immigration to this state. There
ia a wonderful novement Westward
among hometeekers, and Oregon
offers grand opportunities. Yon
are sure to get your full share of
this immigration, but under the
circumstances it is up to Oregon-
iaos without reservation to an
nouce to the world the wonderful
possibilities you have to offer."
CROOK COUNTY
HIGH SCHOOL
Stands High b Quantity
and Quality cf Vcrk
SAYS REGISTRAR OF U. OF W.
Christmas Vacation Begins To
morrow and Lasts Until
New Year.
The Shumia Gub
Has Jolly Meeting
The last meeting of the Shumia
Club for J 909 was held at the home
of Mrs. Clifton on last Saturday.
After the usual routine of busi
ness, the officers were elected for
the ensuing year, who are: Miss
Marjoria P. Brink, president; Mrs.
Ada B. Millicsn, vice-president;
Miss Catharine V. Conway, secre
tary; Mrs. May Wigle, treasurer.
This was followed by roll call, re
sponded to by a surprise from each
member and they were surprises,
indeed. Mesdames Brink and
Millican took ub back to their
wedding days by appearing in the
gowns worn upon that auspicious
occasion, while Mrs. Rosenberg
brought a foreign, though not un
welcome, element into the sacred
precincts of the club. Mrs. wigle
read an original poem and it was a
surprise to learn that the club
counted among its members a real
poet; and Mrs. EJwards showed
much talent along the same line
by forecasting the future of the
club members in rhyme. She
proved herself a veritable Cassan
dra, yet we hope the Fatett may be
propitiated and that our destiny
may be different from that divined
by the club prophet. The Yule
tide being near, Mrs. Lafollette
announced that she thought it
would not be inopportune to give
each, not only her good wishes, but
also some suggestions to help
Santa Claus in the selection of
gifts. These wishes and sugges
tions were enclosed in a Christmas
stocking and we certainly hope
Santa will profit by them, as no
desire of the members was omitted.
Mrs. Millican favored the club
with a second surprise, and asked
that a vote be taken for the most
popular member of the organiza
tion. Miss Parrott, the outgoing
president, received the most votes
and was presented with an, exquis
ite little jewel case. Mrs. Winnek
was unable to be present but sent
the club a lovely box of bon-bons
which was both an enjoyment and
a surprise to the recipients. The
last surprise was by Mesdames
Clifton, Kayler, Wickersham and
Misses Brink, Conway and Parrott.
Miss Parrott announced that a
wireless had been sent to Santa
Claus and, he had promised to visit
the Shumias at this time, if pos
sible, although it was a little early
for him to leave his winter home.
A few moments after, this an
nouncement, sleigh bells were
heard and Santa himself appeared
and invited the guests into the din
ing room where a tree, beautifully
decorated and holding the fad,
fancy or ambition of every Shumia,
greeted the eye. These were dis
tributed by Santa who read the
Christmas wishes, prepared by
Miss Csnway, which accompanied
each gift and which created a
great deal of amusement as they
aptly depicted the especial charac
teristic of each recipient. Delicious
refreshments completed the after
noon's entertainment and the
Shumias departed voting the last
meeting of 1909 one of the most
enjoyable, if not the most profit
able, of the year. .
The Christmas vacation is to be
gin Friday and will continue until
after New Year's. Because of this.
there will be no high school notes
next week.
For a number of years, in -fact
since its organization, the Crook
County High School has been
among the list of accredited high
schools for the University of Oregon.
By mistake, the school waa omit
ted in the 1909 catalogue and the
registrar wrote apologizing for his
carlessness and said that no high
school in the northwest stood high
er than our own and that its rep
utation for both quantity and
quality of work was undisputed
and that the 1910 catalogue would
rectify the error.
The evergreen wreaths and
mistletoe in the windows ot the
assembly room give it a festive ap
pearance and make one feel that
Christmas with its spirit of peace
and goodwill is here. . ,
There will be no report from the
Alpha and Ochoconian editors be
cause the societies have adjourned
for the vacation.
The librarian is delighted. The
reasop for this is that two ship
ments of books which should have
been here in September have just
arrived. Now, if our cases were
only here, we would feel that the
0. U. II. S. had the nucleus of a
library that would materially assist
the students.
The athletic editors' report will
be found in another column, as the
results of Wednesday evening's
basket ball game came too Jate to
be put in with the regular notes.
Frailuaea ai Sown.
The freshmen class, as a whole,
have been doing some good work,
aa was shown by their grades of
last month. The standard has
gone up eeveral per cent and this
will be an incentive for future
jwork.
The seniors have just begun to
study the widely known and much
discussed "Sir Koger de Coverley
Papers," by Addison. They are
too new to us to make any intelli
gent comments upon them, but we
feel from what we have read that
praise bestowed upon them is none
too high and that those who have
used them as a model of style have
shown excellent taste.
We are beginning the last month
of the first semester and the seniors
(and, I might add, we are not the
only ones) are anxiously averaging
up their grades to see if it will be
necessary to take the final exams.
J anion tai SepbeaMT.i.
The juniors, I believe, have the
recori for absences. Misses Ethel
Kidder, Blanche Wii80n and
Carolyn Christiani were all absent
from classes a part of last week.
The sophomores are reveling in
Tennyson's "Idylls of the King"
at present, and the interest dis
played proves that Miss Conway is
thoroughly conversant with her
subject. V
Miss Ethel Klaun, of the train
ing department, was absent from
classes Monday.
Born Sunday, December 19, to the
wife of Alex Davenport, a son.
Keep Out The Cold.
For weather strips to keep out the
cold, (ro to A.H. Llppman & Co.
Patients Received.
Persona needing hospital accommo
dations can find them at my home. I
am prepared to care (or patient, or
patients may employ their own nurses.
Maternity cases may expect spedal
attention.
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