V u Crook County ' omreai COUNTY OFFICIAL PAPER, $1.50 YEAR PR .NEVILLE, CROOK COUNTY, OREGON, THURSDAY, SEPT. 15, 1910. EnlrrM at lh poatnfflm at Prlnvllla, Orugoo, as smnxt-ctaas matter VOL.XIV-N0.3 10 TWO BROTHERS DIE OF DIPHTHERIA Elam and Arthur Hus ton the Victims. THREE OTHER MEMBERS OF The lluiton Family Down with Same Dteae- They Will Recover. Ilium Mill Arthur Huston, aged I I mill 1? respectfully, mm ol J. ('. lluHtnii, of Hear creek, d rd th ir-t uf Hut week of diphtheria. Three other tm-iulaw ol (lie fumilyi lilt vet (ha ilineime. About two week ago hired mm o Mr. Iluntnn' delivered mine, ralila at Madras, and on re luniiii alept with tint oldest son, KIiiiii, who was the first t) show v nitoiiin of I ho (liirB. Ho i on tlm Pcschutc in the sheep c:iini at the ti (no. Mr. Huston went there, taking the younger brother, Arthur, with him to at tend camp, and returned with Klam, Arthur hud no tyiiiptom of tlm din-nno when left In the in nip and in about a week new cam to hi folk that he hud dird of diphtheria. Thi nil on Hun- The The day of thin week,, and up to thii time there had been no upicion that the ailment of Klnui'a more than tontilili. Dr. I'M wards wit called Sunday evening ind ho arrived at the 1 1 irn ton home it 2 a. in. Four of the childen were (uttering from the disco at thii tiau the old' lit hoy wai io low that nothing could be done to eave him, al though he wat given antitoxine, ho d ifil that evening. The three remaining member of the family that were nu (Turing from 'the d in cline were given dote of antitoxin, and in nix hour were on the road to recovery. A few hour later they were considered out of danger. County Physician Rosenberg it Inking every step to stamp out the dinenne tnd all who have been ex posed have been given regulation done of antltoxine. Kvery pre caution bun been tnken to fumi gate all clothing and dwelling lined by those effected. A physician hit been tent along the route traveled by Mr. 11 union on the IWImtei with instruction to take, proper precaution agaiutt the spread of the dinrane. Considering the vigilance of the officer in the matter, and the pre caution that have been and are being taken, it tccmi that further spread of the dixeaae it not prob able. The working of the antitoxine it no rapid and ro effectual that it nccma that in almott every cate death it unnecessary if phyniciant are notified in time to get the cate in hand before it i too late. C. We y y . Our Shoe A r Sale v S Fr next 15 Days Shoes and Oxfords For the next fifteen days we will sell at less than cost our stock of Infants' and Children's, Misses and Ladies', Boys' and Men's Oxford Canvas Shoes and broken lines of footwear. Prices begin at 25c. Several dozen pairs of $3.50 Oxfords at $1.50 Children's School Shoes . $1 per pair and up Old Ladies' Low Snoes . 50c and up Men's Dress Shoes, good enough for anywhere, $2.50 and up The remainder ol the slory will be told in our shoe room. Sec the shoes. See the prices. Then buy. C. W. DESCHUTES RIVER PUBLIC HIGHWAY So Declares the County Court. FROM A POINT SIX MILES North of Bend to the Weat v Fork-Will be Used to Float Log. John K. Ryan, preaident of the Detchutet Lumber company, and other prominent men interested in the lumber induttry of the Dee chutea country, appeared before the September term of the County Court, through their attorney, Veaxie A Veaxie, with a petition for the opening of the Peschute river for the booming of log and lumber. The petition wa very properly accepted by the court and nn or der made for the opening of the river in the manner asked for. Thlt i the oiening gun in a cam paign that will utilize the natural rtwonrce and make Central Ore gim one of the greatest timber and lumber producing countries in the world. Elkins Elkins The order intued by the court makea the river from point ix mile north of Bend to the weal fork a public highway for the float ing of log, lumber and timber, and provide for the widening, deepening and removing of ob struction from the ftream, either by the county or tome leasee. The Mate law covering these matter provide for the leaning of the stream by the county to tome corporation for a term of year; tome of the conditions of the lease being that improvement be made at the expense of the ' c rporation, and that all floatable timber or other matter offered muni be floated by the corporation at a fee set by the county, and that the stream must be given to the coun ty at the expiration of the Ieae in good order, together with all im provements on fame. "Old Yank" Dead. N. H. Longley, well known as "Old Yank," died Sunday at Pau lina, lie was born -in Maine 72 year ago, and came to Oregon in 1852. He had livetT in Crook county about thirty years, and was widely known among the pio neers of the southern part of the county. He waa commonly called "Old Yank" because of the place of hi birth. He ha a brolher-in law in California, but no other relative)! were ever epoken of by him. He died a county charge after an ill nee of several month. Co. Co. COUNTY COURT SEPTEMBER TERM Lots of County Business Transacted. MANY PETITIONS FOR NEW Roada New Towns Platted and Additions to Town site Made. The regular term of the Commlt- Hloaer's court opened nt 10 a. in. September 7lh, 1HI0. I'rewnt, II. C.I Kills, Judge, R. It. ttulley and James! Illce, commissioners, and Warren Itrown, clerk and Frank Klklnn, sheriff. There being a vacancy In the office of Itend Precinct No. 3, caoaed by the removal from Crook county of I. L. Kcoflelil, and upon petition signed by resident of tali! precinct. J. M. Lawrence la hereby appointed JuHtlce ol the peace for' Bend Prectnct No. 3 to nerve until the next general elec tion and until the election and quali fication oi hi guccetMor. Clerk to notify appointee. And now I presented to the county curt the report ol the county clerk, showing payment of bounty on 114 coyote scalps mid 38 bolicat front feet, and 2 cougar front feet amounting to $219. Bald scalps and feet were reduced to ashes, all In accordance with the code. Petition of Fred W. Wlleon In ret a il to enforcing law read and ordered filed. Mr. Wilson lsexpected to be in Priuevllle next Monday. I'pon petition of John Steldel and Thomaa Tweet, leave la hereby given mild Steldel and Tweet, their succes sors and assigns, to locate, establish and mantaln therein and thereon all necrssury liuilim, pipes, conduits. hydrants and connections necessary and convenient for furnishing the public.' wlfhlu the unincorporated towns of Lytle and Riverside, with witter fur dointtc me, lirigation, tire nuil other purposes, provided, Bald system is installed and nmntalned without obstructing or rendering dangerous or interfering with the public use of the atreeta or alleys, mid provided, further, that said grantees save, harmless Crook county from all loss or damage arising therefrom. I'pon ietition of John Steldel and Thomas Tweet, lease la hereby granted said John Steldel and Thoiuua Tweet, their successors and aHxigng to nne the streets, alleys and avenues within the unincorporated towns of Lytle and Riverside for the location eatabllwhlug and mantaln Ing therein and thereon all necessary condulta, overhead and underground wlrea, cables appliances necessary for the purpose of furnishing to the public electric current for light, heat or power, provided, however, that no poles, wires or other "appllences Hhnll be so placed as to interfere with the free use and occupation of said streets and alleys by the public, and thnt said grantees will protect and save harmless the public, all without expeuse to the couuty. Max Crandair application to oiullt county books received and ordered filed. County clerk to notify Mr. Crnndall at Hillsboro, Oregon, that his offer is accepted upon the same- terms as last examination, provided auditing can be done so as to report at January, 1911, term hereof. I'pon petition affidavit and due notice of bond for f2T0 with Amus Neff, W. J. Kagles, John Thyer and David Kurt as suritles, viewers are ordered to meet at begluniDg of pro posed W. J. Eckleset al road on Sep tember 19, 1910, view out, review and survey said road and report thereon at the November term hereof. Petition, atlldavlt of posting notice and bond for tlCO C. W. Ehret and D. C. Colo approved. Viewers ordered to meet at beginning of proposed road on September 28, 1910, view out review and survey said road and report thereon at the next term hereof. Petition, affidavit ol postlngnotlce aud boud for $100 with Otho Baker and 0. A. Beckwith as suritles approved; viewers ordered to meet at beglnulngof propo el - new real on September 29, 1910, view out, review and survey said road and report thereon at the next regular term of this court. Petition, affidavit "of due notice and bond for $200 with J. V. ltowlce as surety for W. F. McNaoglit et al road, viewers" ordered to meet at beginning of proposed new road on September 20, 1910, view out, review and survey said road and report thereon at next meeting hereof. Petition, affidavit of due notice and bond for (200 with Amus Neff, W.J. Eagles and John Tbyoa as suritles approved on Amus Neff et al road meet at beginning of proposed road on September 21. Viewers ordered to view out, review and survey the same and report thereon at the next regular terra hereof. Petition of (ieorge Eric k ion et al affidavit of due notice, bond for $200 with Fred Reynolds and Joseph C. Smith a suritles approved; viewers ordered to meet at lieglnnlng of pro posed road on September 22, 1910, view out, review and survey san e and report thereon at next regular term hereof. Petition of John E. Ryan to have this court declare the Deschutes river from the north line of section 4, township 19 S, R 11 E, W. M. soujh to the source of Its weat fork, a navigable stream for the floating of logs and lumber, and that the court may direct or an thorlxe the widen ing, deepening and removing obstructions, read In open conrt and prayer of iietltion granted. (See draft of order In another column) Contract for leaning authorized. Resignation of J. E. Nublli ss supervisor of WIUow Creek road district No. 9 accepted, and Andrew Morrow Is hereby appointed super visor of said district to serve until the next appointments are made under the code. There being a vacancy, 8. P. Steel oi names, Oregon is Hereby ap pointed road supervisor of Hardin precinct, number 19, until the next annual appointments are made. . It appearing to the court that the polling and voting place heretofore selected for Kutcber Precinct Is not deslreable and convenient for the electors of said precinct and upon petition it Is hereby ordered that the "James Mayes Place" be and the srtme is hereby designated aa the polling and voting- place of Kutcher precinct. Communication of Coroner James McCall relative to fees for Inquest held at Madras by J. N. Jackson, read and referred to district attorney for suggestions and opinion. Recording the J. F. Rice et al road. Viewers report read second time, Remonstrance with less signers than petition considered, also arguments of objector J. L. Gibson, who claims t'JOO damages. Report of viewer being favorable to said road, said report is approved and claim of J. L. won disallowed. Road declared public highway; supervisor to open 8 line when he has sufficient money. Plat aud tracing of subdivision of NEX NVJ Sec 34, T 17 S, R 12 E, W, M. showiug dedication of streets without restriction by Andrew J Davis and wife owners, approved by surveyor and assessor, said plat Is hereby approved and ordered recorded. Plat and tracing ol subdivision of NWJi NW'M Sec 28, T 17 S R 12 E, W. M. showing dedication ol streets without restriction by John F. Bean, owner approved by county surveyor and assesser; eaid plat is hereby ap proved aud ordered recorded. Plat and tracing of townslte of Harper showing dedication by David Hill, unmarried, owner of streets, avenues and alleys without reerva tion, approved by county surveyor and couuty assessor, said plat of Harper is liereby approved and ordered recorded. Plat and tracing of Prinevllle Heights, showing dedication of streets and alleys without restriction by J. YY. Boone and A. I. Boone, his wife, owners approved by county sur veyor and county assessor, said plat Is approved and ordered filed for record. Plat and tracing thereof of Metollus showing dedication by Inland Era plre company, owuer of all Btreets, alleys, avenues and parks forever, ap proval of county surveyor and county assessor, said plat hereby approved and ordered filed for record. Regarding W. A Wilt road Viewers report read second time and approved, road declared a public highway, clerk to notify supervisor to open same and to request petitioner to donate one day's work each. Regarding W. C. Barber road Viewers' report read second time and approved, road declared a public highway, clerk to notify supervisor to open same and request petitioners to donate one day's work euch. Regarding J. A. Wlleox road. Viewer's report read second time and approved, road declared a public highway, clerk to notify supervisor to open same and request petitioners to donate one. day's work each. Regarding Frank Doney road. Viewers' report read second time aud approved; road declared a pub lic highway aud clerk to notify s iervlsor to open same when he has mf.cte.it tuuds. Regarding II. W. Guard road. Viewers' report read second time and approved; road declared a public highway aud clerk to notify supervisor to open same as soon as he has sufficient funds therefor. Regarding Oregon Trunk Railroad, Viewers' report read second time and approved. Road declared a public highway. Said road having been opened at expense of the Oregon Continued on last page. CITY COUNCIL HOLDS MEETING Two New Councilmen Appointed. C W. NOBLE AND S. W. Yancey the Unanimous Choice of the Council Mr. Duffy City Attorney- The city council met in special session Tuesday night at which time much basines of importance was transacted. Present Mayor D. . F. Stewart, Councilmen, Yancey, Rosenberg, Lippman and Shipp, and Recorder R. W. Breeee and Marshal Joe Kelso. The first action was a motion by M. E. Brink to have the meeting made a part of the regular monthly meeting so that butine'i transacted would be regular and legal. Dr. Rosenberg, chairman of the ommitlee on health and police, advised the council that the diph theria cases of the county were under control so far as known, and that every precaution (should be taken to prevent any spread of the disease within the city. lie strongly urged tbat there ibould be a quantity of antitoxine bought by the city so as to be used in ease of emergency. Kr unani mous vote, Dr. Rosenberg was authorized to buy 20,000 units of antitoxine and to keep same in readinet should it be needed. A petition was presented by the property owners . of First street, through their attorney M. E. Brink asking for action regarding the vacation of a strip ten feet wide on each lide of the street from A street to I street. The petition was granted and an ordinance was pre sented covering the case which was passed. The ordinance is number 177. Ordinance number 176, covering the establishment of a grade on First street, was presented and read the third time and passed. The matter of electing a council man to fill the vacancy caused by the resignation of councilman Cram waa taken up, also the vacancy caused by the resignation of councilman Storkmann. 0. N, Noble was elected to fill the nnex pired term of Mr. Cram and S. W. Yancey was the unanimous choice of the council to fill the place of Mr. Storkmann. Neither of the candidates had opposition. Permits were issued to Roller & Barnes to move two buildings, and building permits were issued to Mrs. Mating, Foster & Hyde and the Baptist church. The reports of the police officers showed that Marshal Kelso had made- four arrests during the months of July and August, and that Kightwatchman Yancey had made nine arrests during the same months. Licenses were issued to the Brosiua amusement house and other places and a total of 1 100 had been collected from that source. Marshal tveiao coiiectea $150.20 for water rents and a total of $80 io fines was paid to Recorder Breese. The semi-annual report of treas urer C. E. Smith was read. Bills allowed were as follows: A, W, Yncey salary for July ITS 00 A. W- Yancey salary for August joe Kelso Hilary for July ... joe KalBo salary for August P. L. 4 W. Co; hydrant rent and ligbU R. W. Breese, recorder's fees.....,........ Crook county Joi t ial,prlntlug J. B. Sntpp, recorder's lees Harry Hudson, lalo:... ... ,75 to 'b 00 It 00 56 30 680 .15 00 .680 3 60 , I 60 Van M. Morse, labor . rrei A. Rice, establishing grades w.26 00 In the matter of a city attorney, T. E. J. Duffy was unanimously appointed to act for the city, M. R. Elliott having resigned. ' It was moved and passed that the marshal be instructed to collect the poll and road tax levied by the council at the last meeting. Council adjourned, 1 Subscribe tor the Jonrual 1.50 a year