,'' Church Federation M. L and Christian A new ilii ol church ervic It nnouiiGtJ tliia week through the federation o( the M. K. and Christian c lui re 1 1 en of Prinevile. The program outlined ii about follow: The patorof theae two cburche are to Hrnntl y occupy the pulpit at the M. K. church, be ginning January 21. Kach mln later la tree to represent hi own religious body end Ita diitlnctiv teaching aa faithfully end aa loy ally a if tanding alone in hi own pulpit aurroundud by hie own congregation. The united effort! of thee two churches are to be put forth for the apirltuat edification of the community and the enlarge ment of religioua efficiency. Evan gelitt Samuel dregg, who haa been employed by the Chrlalian church, will preach Sunday morn ing, January 21, and Rev. Wil liams ol the M. E. church In the evening. The entire community will watch with intermit the prog ret of the federation thua entered into. Passed With High Averages Huerinlendent Ford aayi he la greatly pleated with the average! made by the Crook county teach era in the recent examination!. He baa just received the return from the State Hoard of Educa tion. Mi Hubbard of ('line Falla and Miaa Proster of Sinter made the hi ghee t averagt-e. Mrt. Pavldton of l'owcll Ituttea and lCdger Powell of Lower McKay following very clotely. LOCAL MENTION. Rev. Ihiloy ha baen laid up with a ore throat. The infant son of Allen Willoox- on died of pneumonia January 8. A. 8. Collins came over from Rend Tuetday to spend a few days in town. l'atent from the U. S. govern ment have been issued to David B. Iturden, Wm. R. Cook, Robert Glover and Max Wilson. The young men of the Baptist church are at work fixing up the baaement of the church and when it i finished expect good times. The first regular train to reach Lakeview arrived on January 10. During the winter the train will be mixed, handling both freight and passenger. The first of the federated ser vices will be held in the M. E. church next Sunday. Evangelist Gregg will preach at 11 a. m., and Ilev. William at 7:30 p. m. All the members of the M. E. and and Christian churches are urged to be present and take a part in these services. The public cordial ly invited. Fred Wilson Will Not Be a Candidate Since it la but a ahort time until the announcement of candidatea fur variou o (Ticca at the coming primarlee will have to be made, and knowing that the candidacy of tome partie fur the office of Dittrict Attorney depend upon whether or not I thould again de aire to be a candidate, I deem it but fair to audi aspirant and any other, to definitely announce that I will not be a candidate for nom ination at the coming primaries. Pretture of private buainei iaiucb that I feel that a lacriflce of auch hutinnta mutt be made, or the dutiea of the Diatrict Attorney' oflice would not receive that cloee attention which they deterve and demand, and for that reaaon I have come to the above conclusion. In making Ibil announcement, I trust it ia not out of place to ex preae my aincere and heartfelt ap preciation to those who have given me their loyal support and wCrd of enoourgmnt during the time I have performed the dutiea of the Diatrict Attorneyship, which at time bave been somewhat ardu on, and I trust that my aoccetsor, whoever he may be, will enjoy this plearant association and co-opera tion to the aame full extent a it has been given me. Fkkp W. Wiijhin. Get Busy. To My Friendt: Do not delay tending in your volet. So many have promised and the time ia gel ling abort. Send to me or the Journal otlicP. Urgently. 1-11 Mrs. Vira Cyius. LOCAL MENTION T. L. Trice has returned to Prine ville. II may go into business here. Horn At Post, January 7, ,to the wife of W. II. P.rummer, a daughter. George Russell has returned from Tacome where he went to at tend the wedding of bis step daughter. Eldon Hamilton, a former Prine ville boy, writes from Hedley, It. C, that he is doing well in his new home. He was recently elected Worshipful Master of the Hedley, II. C, lodge. The Merry-Go-Round Sewing Club were entertained at the rooms of Misses Richardson and Jacques last Thursdny evening. Refresh ments were served and a pleasant time passed by the young people. Geo. Millican was exhibiting a fine specimen of qnartz in Prine ville a few days ago. It came from a mine in California In which he and his son are joint owners. The specimen was rich in gold and if cut and polished would make a beautiful ornament. You never had a better chance to save money on your purchases, of Rubber Goods, Blankets, Comforters, Groceries, Hardware, Shoes and Dry Goods A Little Cash Will do a Greatdeal for You at J. E. Stewart & Company's Closing Out Sale Artisans Initiate and Install Officers Sixteen new member were ini tiated into the Arliaana Monday night by Deputy Diatrict Grand Matter llerryman. Fourteen of the new memliera are benefit mem bers. After the initiation the fol lowing officers were inatalled: Past Matter Artitan, Gardner I'erry. Matter Artitan, Albert Noble. 8urintendent, Maggie Price. Secretary, Wilde Belknap. Treasurer, Warren , lirown. Intpector, Julia McDaniel. ' Senior Conductor, Kffie Adams. Junior Conductor, Martha Soear. Matter Ceremonies, Lealie Rey nolda. Warden, George Myera. Inttructor, Vira Cyrua. Field Commaniere, Nora Btearns and Ksleigh ( rot. lhyticlan. Dr. lielknep. Organitt, Leora Stearn. The Journal Contest. There ia no relative change lln the positions of the three leading contestants this week. Mias hi liott maintains the first poaition Mrs. Cyrus ia second and Mis Glate third. All are working hard and each thould receive the support of friend. Statement will be mailed to all in arrears with a request to settle as early at poteible. The vote will be great ly appreciated. The vote stands as follows: MIm Mnry Klllntt 12.1,tS5 Mn.. Vira Cvnia .,. ll-'.l MlM MniMle tilnae W.Mfi Mlea Kiiierlen Yuiiiik..- lHitlHt Church. I'rlnevllle NHJO Ml Myrtle Jcmilu of HayHta.ck.luuO LOCAL MENTION J. P. Doherty, deputy county uaeasor. is back from his Senttle trip. DiedInfant son of Arthur and Violet Emmons, January 13, 1912. It was buried Sunday. Miss Maude Dobb entertained the 600 Club lustFriday afternoon Mrs. Wingers won the priie. , The Culver school ha grown so rapidly that two teacher ar now employed. Wm. Roegli ha charge of the higher grade. The infant daughter of Mrs Piatt that was accidentally burned to death last Thursday afternoon was buried Friday. A purse of 1100 waa raited for the woman. James Allen of Pnneville came to town Saturday evening to at tend the public installation of of fiuers of Mt. Jefferson lodge I. O. O, F. Mr. Allen is very active in lodge work. Madras Pioneer. A program for the second and third grades has been arranged and tea will be served in the as sembly room at the public school building Friday afternoon. Adults will be charged 10 cents. Every body invited. LOCAL MENTION A. H. Lippman cold lot 7 in block 3, lathe Second addition to Prineville to P. G. Milliorn for 800, Mr. and Mr. Noma McCoin and Mr. and Mr. I. W. Spear came in Monday nuht for the Artisan in atallation The young ladies of the E. F. U. W. Sunday School clatt will give a 'onundrum tup per on Saturday evening, February 3. Look for further announcement next week. The Ladie' Aid of the Baptist hurch will have a window at the 'ioneer Creamery next Saturday. There will be pie, caks and other good things to eat. Open at 9:30 in. William Johnston patted the "5th milestone of his career yeeter- ay. The county clerk' office force recognized the event by a little token of regard. Clerk Brown does not know of another man that could equal Mr. Johns ton in the exacting task of extend- ng the tax roll. This job hat fallen to the lot of the old gentle man for many yeara and be has always been equal to it despite his growing years "What Shall Wouldn't yon like to tit down to a beautiful player piano and find rest, relaxation, pleasure in playing aome dreamy nocturne from Chopin, tome niajeetic masterpiece from Liszt, or possibly some sparkling selection from the lateet opera? No matter how defective musical training may be The A. B. Chase "Artistano" Player Piano immediately endows you with resources as rich and varied as are the aspirings of musical genius. A recent improvement, the accentuating pedals, an improvement not found on any other player piano, haa made the "Artistano" pre-eminently "the player piano with the human touch.'1 Sold on convenient terma and with the full market value allowed on your old piano in exchange Other player pianoa from S.'wO.OO up. Write for illustrated catalogues, prices, terms, etc. We deal direct with you. "The Home of the Steinway." Victor Talking Machines. Visit our New Sheet Music Department Sherman Clay & Company Morrison Street, at Sixth, Portland, Oregon. LOCAL MENTION J me R. Berkley, Commercial Club Hall, Saturday, Jan, 20. Federated tervice at the Metbo ditt church Sunday evening. Sub ject of sermon, "The Foundation Tested, or God Speaking Through Nature." I!ev. John E. William will preach. Don't mis tbia ser vice. An opportunity will be given to those desiring to unite with the church. Chalk talk by Jamea R. Berkley, cartoonist, Saturday evening at Commercial Club HalL Wit, botnor, pathos and eloquence por trayed in crayon a teen in every day life. He i an adept ecbolar in the delineation of character sketches and an artial in the por trayal of landscape and borne life. Popular price. Baptist church eervice next Sunday are a follow: . 10 a. m., Bible echool. 11 a. m., preaching. Topic, '"What Christ Became and What For." Baptism after ser mon. 6:30 C. E. society. 7 30 preaching. Topic "Law of Obedi ence and Blessed nes." Baptism. A cordial invitation is extended to all who desire to meet with us. C. P. Bailey, pastor. We Do This Evening?" LOCAL MENTION Mr. and Mrs. Wnrxweiler and Arthur left today for Portland. R. II. Barnett and B. Dombrowe ol Madras were county seat visitor Wednesday, Two republican and four demo crats registered at the county clerk' oflice last week. Mrs. Garfield, mother of Mrs. Carey Foster, will leave Friday for her home at Walla Walla. Mre. R. E Gray will leave to morrow for a vi-ut to her titter at Ashland. She will be away for a month or six weeks. Rev. William? will preach at the Uper Ryegrass tchoolhouse Sunday at 11 a. m , and at the McKay tcboolbouse at 3 p. m. P. M. Wilton and Mra. Mabel Penault of Madraa were married in the county clerk's office at the coorlhoose Tuesday afternoon. Rev. William tied the knot. The "Smith" of Metolius have filed article of incorporation with the county clerk. Capital stock $10,000. The company will con duct a general merchandise busi ness, buy and sell real estate, etc. The incorporators are W. I. Smith, W. B. Smith and L. G. Savage.