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COUNTY OFFICIAL PAPER FOR CROOK COUNTY
COUNTY OFFICIAL PAPER, $1.50 YEAR PRINEVILLE, CROOK COUNTY, OREGON, THURSDAY, MAY 15, 1913.
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VOL. XVII NO. 25
Grand Jury Reports
21 True Bills
In the circuit court of thu stnto
of Oregon for tho county of Crook.
Iteport of the grand jury May
term. 1313.
To the lion. W. L. llradshaw, judge:
We, the grand Jury empaneled at
the May term, l'JIU, of the circuit
ourt of the state of Oregon for the
county of Crook, beg leave to re
port as follow:
We have been In session during
ight working days and have re
turned 21 true bill and four not
true bills.
We have Riven our most careful
attention and consideration to all
compluints ami matter of every
kind and nature that have been
brought beforo uh anil aside from
the hills heretofore reported, wc
present the following recommendu
tiona and conclusions:
We have examined the book ami
ullice of the various county olli-.
rials ami while our time is so
limited that we are unable to pas
on the correctness of the accounts,
we find that as far a we are able
to judge, the offices are being sys
tematically conducted and every
thing apH-ars to lie done carefully
and with a due regard for the law.
Tho county property we find to
lie In good condition and being
properly cared for and we take this
opportunity of commending the
present janitor for his
interest in
the welfare of the property under
Ilia custody, both the courthouse
building and tho grounds Wing
-cared for in a manner that is a
credit to tho county and meriting
our notice and regard.
Due regard for the welfare of
the lawn demands that persons, in
cluding county ollicials, use the
walks and not trails over the grass
and that the janitor place signs in
proper places and take steps, which
in his opinion will be effective to
protect the lawn; furthermore, as
there will be three terms of court
in Crook county hereafter, wc feel
.that the present salary of the jani
tor is insufficient for his present
and future services and we recom
mend that his salary be increased
to IllO per month.
As crime in Crook county is ap
parently increasing, taxing the ac
commodations of the county jail to
its utmost, we recommend that cer
tain improvements to the jail be
made, namely:
That toilet and other conven
iences be installed in the female
ward, including a cell, as since
January 1, 19111, there have been
iour arresis or women necessitating
the keeping of one and sometimes
two women in jail for an indefinite
period.
That a vestibule be built leading
from tho sheriff's office to the jail
entrance, cutting off communica
tion with the outside and giving
protection to. the jailor and officers
and preventing prisoners from
getting outside assistance unknown
to the sheriff's office; this improve
ment could be made of strong net
ting or of sheet iron. and in our
opinion is an emergency that should
at once be attended to'.
Two steel cells should be added
to the tier already in place in the
main jail, which in our opinion can
so be done without changing the
entrance to the cells now installed
and leaving a most modern appear
. ance and better accommodations for
prisoners who must be locked up at
night. These recommendations we
deem pertinent and most respect
fully call the attention of the coun
ty court earnestly and seriously to
them.
We have briefly considered the
feasibility of timber cruise for the
purpose, of getting at a juat and
euitable basis for assessing the
timber of the county and we
unanimously recommend that the
county proceed to have the timber
cruised under such conditions that
will give the county the best practi
cable estimate at the best prices.
We have furthermore examined
Into the action of the county coflrt
in purchasing an automobile for
official business. Our investiga
tions show that the purchase, will
ultimately be a saving financially
to the county and from an econom
ical stand)oint, we heartily endorse
the purchase.
We have also examined the cul
vert recently replaocdby the ditch
company at the south end of the
steel bridgo across the Crooked
river near 1'iineville and condemn
it as being g oor piece of work and
we hereby call the attention of the
county court thereto.
In conclusion we wish to call to
the attention of the juvenile court
the condition of the family of C. L.
Kennies and resectfull'2desirc that
the closest attention be given to a
condition there that is grave and
merits the closest scrutiny of those
who are experienced in the handling
of similar problems.
Having concluded our labors we
respectfully ask to be discharged.
J. W. Livingston,
Foreman
Isaac Martin,
Jerry Achey,
J. W. Barry,
C. K. Henry.
Fisher C. Logan,
C. P. Becker.
Few Suggestions by the Sheriff
To the honorable grand jury of
Crook county.
Gentlemen:
I wish to offer a few suggestions
along the line of improvements that
might lie made about the court
house and particularly the county
jail.
Owing to the rapid settlement of
the county, the jail has in a meas
ure become inadequate to meet the
demands made upon it. Crime
teems to follow settlement, not as it
di i in the pioneer days but of a dif
ferent class. The present class of
inmates being largely of the petty
and sneak variety, sprinkled with
an occasional murder or grand
larceny case.
I wish to suggest that when the
county is in proper financial condi
tion to meet the expense that a
vestibule be built leading from the
sheriff's office to the jail entrance,
cutting off communication with the
oitside and giving protection to the
the oflicers from outside assistance
to prisoners. This could be made
of strong netting such as used in
asylums or of sheet iron.
Another improvement badly
needed at this time is a woman s
ward containing a cell and neces
sary sanitary fittings located in the
northeast corner of the basement
This has become necessary as at
this time we have one woman in
mate and in the past six weeks
there have been four arrests of
women and a very unsatisfactory
place to keep them, there being no
sanitary arrangements nor heating
facilities. This place has filled the
requirements until the past year
but since the coming of the railway
conditions have changed and in the
future the county will have to pre
pare to meet this change as the de
mands will be greater. In the main
jail we have a two-cell steel cage
This was installed, I believe, about
twenty or twenty-five year ago.
It is good aud safe but too small at
thii time to house all the inmates,
as most of the time it is necessary
to keep short termer or prisoners
held for small offenses in guard
room or main outer room on cots
as the sleeping quarter of steel
cells are over-crowded. Two steel
cells could easily be added to the
tier already in place, using the same
cage entrance and making the jail
almost modern in effect. This mat
ter has been considered by the com
missioners and when funds are
available will no doubt be put
through.
Another matter that has caused
some comment, both favorable and
otherwise, is the county automobile.
This was suggested as a means of
reducing the immense cost of trans-
ponauon 01 county cnarges, Dom
criminal and others,
of getting quicker
Also a means
action in the j
way of apprehending criminals, con- would be to make out a list of ques
veying the county commissioners on tions and mail them to John R.
their inspection tours of the roads Stinson, Prineville, and he will send
and bridges whether under con-! Uicm to Prof. Shaw at once, thus
struction or proposed, and with the 'saving good deal of time,
idea that at least one-half of the Remember the time and place
cost could be cut off. Last year Prineville Commercial C'lub rooms,'
the county paid considerable money May 21, at 2 o'clock p. m. There
for transportation at the rate of 25 . is no admission fee and everybody
to HO cents per mile. This was not
unreasonable when it is remembered
'
that the owners of stage or livery j
cum not oniy nave a gooa sizea
piece of money tied up but are en
titled to a living and interest on
their investment. Up to the pres
ent date the county car has made
2375 miles, at an estimated cost ot
10 cents per mile, this includes oil.M
gaa and . estimated deterioration.
It must be remembered that as time ' years, and comes highly recommend
passes there will be some increase1" "
in maintenance as some repairs will The Wardner News says: "Supt
naturally become necessary, but at Hiob"d. of the Twin Cities high
the same time it was a saving to ;8cho01' was unanimously elected to
have a county motor car. The ! the sunenntendency for the fourth
miles already traveled were in the I time- The 8000018 of tne two towns
prosecution of criminal work almost I have made Kreat PrSress since he
entirely, trips being made as far as ; took over the work- The credit for
Westfallin Malheur county, Uke the high position the Wardner-Kel-and
Harney, north into Wasco and j ,0W 8chools eniov amn the insti
Sherman. The entire county was
in harmony as to the purchase of
the car until after delivery was
made when "I" Springer got cold
feet and the burden of blame was
cast on the shoulders of Commis
sioners Bayley and Brown, who
arose to the emergency and called a
special session of the county court
and an order was made for pay
ment of it.
I wish to say in conclusion that
the county officials and particularly
the sheriff s office have reason to
feel grateful to the commissioners
above mentioned for the help tend
ered during the rush of tax collec
ting and the epidemic of horse
rustling and other afflictions when
we were about swamped, as these
gentlemen gave orders that results
were wanted and that any necessary
expense would be met and to go
ahead.
Respectfully submitted,
Frank Elkins,
Sheriff.
Wanted.
Fishermen to call at Kamstra's
store
(or that particular Rod, Line, Leader or
Hook.
Largest (election.
5-15
Wanted.
Plain aewinn by Mrs. Eva Guth-
erunth. Rooms at Mrs. Champ Smith's.
5-152t
Wanted to Exchange.
House and lot in Eugene (or small
acreage adjoining Prineville. Inquire
of Mrs. Eva Uuthernuth, at the Champ
Smut) residence. o-lo-Zt
Duroc Jersey Pigs
Fifty head, thoroughbreds, either
sex, at my ranch at Powell Butte,
Address G. L. Brazee, Redmond, Or
egon. 4-10-6tp.
Moved
RIltK' Shoe Shop Is now located In
the (Jlty Meat Market Building. Re
moved trom the old Dank building.
4-10-lmp P. G. Rkiob.
Fine lino new Shirts and Shirt
waists (or Women at Elklus' Store,
Prof. Shaw Here
Next Wednesday
Next Wednesday, May 21, Pro
fessor Thomas Shaw will speak in
I'rineville to all those interested in
the greater development of . agri
culture in this section. The pro
fessor is a high authority in the
field of agriculture and is fully
acquainted with the capacity and
needs of this country. He will
treat such practical subjects as in
creased production, better farm
methods, cultivation and introduc
tion of new crops, the raising of
stock, etc.
l'rof. Shaw is also anxious to help
you with difficulties that arise on
the farm, and especially those
peculiar to
a nev country. You
nave many
nf thorn Tull hm
about them so that he can point the
way out. A better way, perhaps,
is invited to be present,
;
mm. a
CrOOK LOUOiy High
School Teachers-
prof. J. A. HibEard has been
elected to the principalship of the
Cook County High School. He has
been superintendent of the Kellogg-
Wardner schools for the past three-ion
tutions or laano is aue to nis care-
ful management. He had over 700
students and a teaching fofce of 30
instructors.
Hiram E. Pratt will have charge
of the agricultural department of
the Crook County High. He is an
O. A. C. graduate and was an as
sistant teacher at the University of
Minnesota. He has excellent cre
dentials and will no doubt be able
to place this department on a solid
Conway and Miss Herman
and Messrs. Smith and Evans com
plete the high school faculty.
At the Christian Church
There were two more baptisms at
the Christian church last Sunday
morning, which makes thirty-two
additions to the church during the
revival . meetings. A live Bible
school of about seventy has been
organized and nearly 1000 has
been pledged by the members for a
pastor who will be called soon to
take up the work.
Evangelist Adams will preach
next Sunday, both morning and
evening. "Christ, the Rejected
Corner Stone," will be the subject
of the morning sermon.
Christian Endeavor at 7 p. m
Subject of evening sermon, "A
Vision of Victory." Don't fail to
hear this sermon. We are here to
do all the good we can and to
preach and teach the doctrines of
Christ as given us in His Word and
with no malice toward anyone.
Neither in print nor publicly have
we accused anyone of being dis
honest or unfair. We rejobe that
in so short a time we have gained
so large a place in the hearts of so
many of the good people of Prine
ville, but rejoice more in the goodly
number who have been won to
Christ. W. T. Adams.
Circuit Court Has
Lots of Work Ahead
The circuit court room is a busy
place these days and one might say
nights for Judge Bradshaw always
holds night sessions. The grand
jury got through with its work
Tuesday night. It brought in 21
true bills which means that there is
plenty of work ahead for District
Attorney Bell and assistant Wirtz.
So far there have been eight con
victions. The trial of W. L. and V. M.
Robertson took up lots of time.
They were convicted of horsesteal
ing and will be sentenced tomorrow
morning. Coleman Calhoun and
Willis Thorp, jointly indicted with
them for the same offense are in
carcerated in Washington ' but
eventually will be brought here for ,
trial.
George Messinger was convicted
of stealing a cow and heifer belong
ing to Geo. Millican. He has not
yet been sentenced.
Alonzo W'eaver, who plead guilty
of larceny from a dwelling, has not
been sentenced.
H. F. Jones was convicted of
gambling at)d was assessed 1 150 by
the Judge.
Dick Garrett, Ray Clark and C.
Wright were indicted by the grand
jury for killing steers belonging to
people living on Trout creek and
selling the meat. The case is now
trial
The next case to be taken up will
be the state vs. John and Judd Mc
Pherson and Mace Newham, charged
with the larceny of a mare and
colt belonging to George Millican.
Then will follow the case of the
state vs. Gaylord McDaniel and
Fannie C. Poch, charged with the
murder of Herman Poch.
Just what will be done with the
indictments against Orville Morris,
charged with placing obstructions
on a railroad track; state vs. Al
Yancey, indicted for assault on
Geo. Russell; state vs. Henry Tay
lor of Culver, charged with assault
with a dangerous weapon; the state
vs. Frank Riley and Pat McKenna,
liqnor cases from Metolius; the
state vs. A. J. Holton, charged with
embezzlement from Jack Curtis;
the state vs. Wm. Pausch, charged
with pointing a gun at school teach
er, yet remain to be seen.
lhe following civil cases were
disposed of:
A C Lucas vs Ralph Patterson et
al. Confirmation granted.
Deschutes Banking & Trust Co.
Confirmation granted.
S C Caldwell vs Ralph and Mary
Patterson. Confirmation granted.
Marie L Brooks vs L B Brooks.
Order appointing a new referee.
N Hahn vs T N Balfour. Ver
dict for plaintiff in $10.75. Judg
ment on verdict.
Central Oregon Merc Co vs Crook
County Investment Co. Default
and judgment and order made to
sell attached property.
Lena May McPherson vs Logan C
McPherson. Off.
Redmond Townsite Co vs Red
mond Realty and Investment Co.
Judgment on pleadings.
B S Cook & Co vs Redmond Real
ty & Investment Co. Judgment on
pleadings.
J M Conklin vs James McElroy.
Default and decree.
Roland Gunther vs Joe J and
Martha Klein. Settled and dis
missed. United Warehouse Co vs W F and
Mazo Lock wood. Default and
judgment and order to sell attached
property.
Thos Hamilton vs Bend Brick &
Lumber Co. Verdict for defend
ant. Judgment on verdict.
Central Oregon Irrigation Co vs
W W Carter. Dismissed.
C A Stamp vs H E Robinson.
Default and decree.
Walther-Williams Hardware Co
vs S C Caldwell et al. Referred to
H C Ellis. '
Dan Ero vs Elizabeth Reed et al.
Default and decree.
Western Loan & Savings Co vs
Harry G and Myrtle McKay. De
fault and decree.
Redmond Feed & Fuel Co vs Milo
and Leroy Covert. Continued.
Tum-a-Lum Lumber Co vs G A
M Lilly. Dismissed.
Lola Numbers vs W R Numbers.
Decree granted.
Geo Earl vs Ida Earl. Dismissed
on motion of plaintiff.
Annie Mating vs F T Higgins et
al. Default and decree.
Central Oregon Irrigation Co vs
Gertrude Kloeber et al. Default
and decree.
R H Brownlow vs Iva M Brown
low. Decree granted.
Central Oregon Irrigation Co vs
Kirk Whited. Referred to Saxton.
TEJ Duffy vsA G and O L
Ellefson. Default and judgment ,
and order to sell attached property.
Central Oregon Irrigation Co vs
Patrick O'Niell. Default and de
cree.
D F Stewart et al vs Lizzie Gulli
ford et al. Default and decree.
Wm D Johnson vs Mollie G John
son. Decree granted.
L B Baird vs M Lara et al. Set
tled and 'dismissed.
Alma D Stewart ,vs Harold E
Stewart. Decree granted.
U C Coe vs Jess J and Jas A
Boyd. Default and judgment and
order to sell property.
First National Bank of Bend vs
J H Bean et al. Referred.
U C Coe, trustee, vs J J Boyd.
Default and decree.
S H Davis vs Martha J and L E
Hartwig. Default and decree.
Antone Fogle vs S P Quinn and
Ira Quinn.
The W F King Co vs Jno Fergu
son. Default and decree.
Johanna Simpson vs J E Simpson. '
Referred to Howard Turner.
C F Perrin vs Rebecca E Perrin.
Decree granted.
Walter O'Neil vs F P Hipe. De
fault and decree.
W H Webb vs J Alton Thomp
son. Non-suit by plaintiff.
Ed Harbin vs J F Nacker. De
fault and judgment.
Assignment of B C Dove. Final
account filed and approved.
J H Lockard vs James Gott et al.
Confirmation granted.
W A Booth vs J A and Jess J
Boyd. Confirmation granted.
Madras State Bank vs W F Ham-,
mer et al. Confirmation granted.
Olympia Beer Co vs A W Howell,
Confirmation granted.
Crook County Bank vs Lone Pine
Trading Co. Confirmation granted.
J L Youngs vs J H O'Kelley et
al. Confirmation granted.
Adolph Galland vs W S Farris et
al. Confirmation granted.
Citizens State Bank of Metoliua
vs D J and Max Owstrowski. De
fault and decree.
Central Oregon Irrigation Co va
D E Hunt. Dismissed.
Central Oregon Irrigation Co vs.
Alvin Critchfield. Dismissed.
Man Wanted
Experienced man to make thirty
thousand (30,000) shakes. Tools
furnished. Address L. Connell,
5-15-2tp Meadows, Ore,
Incubator for Sale
A good second-hand Incubator (or
sale cheap. Apply to R. V. Con
stable. 5 15
New Home Sewing Machine (or rent,
Pjpular prices. At KaniBtra'a. 5-15