Two Good Men
for Central
Oregon
Among thu candidates fur supreme
justice in the Republican primaries
who shou d receive the cureful con
sideration of tl e Republican voter
of Crook county, It Jid re Henry L.
Renson, of Kluimith Fall). Judge
Henson is a hrolhor of the lute Gov
ernor and Secretary of Hi e Frank
W, Benson, and hiia Leon riding the
circuit In Klumuth and Lake coun
ties as diHtrict attorney and circuit
judge for the pant 2 ) years.
Jt'lKiK IIKNKY I.. IIKNSON
Judge Benson Is well thought of
and in as popular in his district ns
our own Judge Nrndshnw, and Is in
a position to appreciate the needs of
this section of tho country should he
be elevated to the supreme court.
In his court have been moulded
some of the irrigation principles
that have become the law In this
jurisdiction. It Is also said of him
that during his experience as circuit
judge ho has never once been re
versed in a criminal case.
There are four td nominate at the
May primaries. Another candidate
who has also favored Central Oregon
by virtue of the opinion written by
him in the Tumulo injunction suit is
Justice Charles L. McNary, of
Salem, who is a candidate for re
nominiition In the Republican pri
maries. CHARLES L. M'NARY
Justice McNary is a resident of
Salem, having been born on a farm
near the city, and is forty years old.
After obtaining his early education
in the Salem public schools, he
earned his way through college and
entered upon the practice of his
profession with his brother in that
city more than fifteen years ago,
and the two succeeded in establish
ing a large legal practice.
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The ENTIRE Stock
of the J. F. Yorris store is to be disposed of at once at a great sacrifice to make room
for new and larger lines that are now on the road. New and second haud furniture,
Beds, Mattresses, Tinware, Agateware, Crockery, Chinaware, Glassware, and Hardware
Our future success depends solely upon the continued patronage and good will of the
people. During 'this sale, as ever, we will endeavor to merit the esteem and good will
of the people through conscientious effort and redoubled energy in providing the best
values at absolutely lowest prices. The entire stock has been gone over and prices cut
on every article in the store at Buoh figures as will appeal to the public. Get our prices.
THE RACKET STORE
PRINEVILLE
lie served for a number of yearn
ait HHHiHtunt diHtrict attorney for the
Third Judicial diHtrict, comprising
tho counties of Marion, Linn, Folk,
Yamhill and Tlllurnook, also as dean
of the Willamette College of Law.
This latter position he continued to
hold until In recognition of his legal
attainments he was made a justice
of the supreme court. During the
time he has served as a member of
this court he has rendered a number
of decisions which have attracted
statewide attention. One of the
most important and far reaching
of the decisions written by him
was In the case of McMahan vs
Olcott, wherein Justice McNary
uphold the action of the lost leglsla-
sure In appropriating a large sum of (
! money for tho reclamation of arid ,
lunds. In that opinion, which de-
cided many controverted points,
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Justice McNary ..Tiong other things
'-..i.i .,..,iu ,.-.
, . I.,,,! hereby announce myself as a candi
dates a sovereign work which is in (laU) for th. noII1,n,tldn .jiMantJ treas-
no wise antagonistic to the whole- Jurer, lublect to the spprovsl of the He-
some mandates of the constitu-
! lion," and concluded in the
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following words: Whether the
J policy set afloat by the state in any '
given legislative or Initiative enact-1
nunt is ludenod with sound ludir-
' merit designed to promote the well
m a . I. . . I . t 1 ii.
mre 01 uie people or is iraugni wun iti
dangerous consequences, is a legis- i
lutive or political question and not:
within the review of the courts so ;
long as it is not in contravention of i
the constitution or subversive of
nutural justice and common right."
Powell Butte
MfHHrs. Klggs nml Hratee are em
ploying a mini to herd their steers
ami stock cattle on the desert.
Later the stock wilt be pnstured at
the Meadow s south of Bend.
Tho Union Sunday Kchool which
meets at the Wilson schoolhouse has
purchased an organ for Its snug ser-
vice.
Frank Itavn returned to his homo
In the Willamette valley Tuesday
after a short visit with A. V. Baj u
and family. I
J. T. liohcrty Is netting the lum -
Imt on the ground preparatory to
building a barn. i
The Powell Itutte Sorosls met
with Mrs E. L. Iverson Wednesday
afternoon with the lurgi-st attend
ance that popular club has enjoyed
for some time. Following an after
noon devoted to election of officers
the hostess served appropriate re
freshments. Following an the of
ficers elected; Mrs. W. F. Smith,
president; Mrs. L. W. Van I'oren,
vice-president; Mrs. S. I). Mustard,
secretary; Mrs. N. V. Alley, treas
urer; Miss Mable Smith, librarian.
Next meeting will be with Mrs.
Uny Sears.
Mrs. Geo. H. Roe, mother of Mrs.
Allen Wlllcoxen, left Thursday even
Ing for Portland after an extended
visit with her daughter and family.
Mr. Roe and Miss lna proceeded Mrs
Roe and the family will locate Is
tbe Oregon metropolis.
Chris Seltx, who Is an enthusiastic
Mason, went up to Bend Thursday
to be present at tbe Masonic dedica
tion. Earl Saunders, who Is acting
deputy assessor for this neck of
woods, Is pestering the life most out
of folks these days, asking all sorts
o! questions pertaining to their
financial status.
Mr. And Mrs. E. L. Iverson ex
tended their hospitality to a nura
tier of friends Wednesday evening.
The time was pleasantly passed In
conversation. The hostess served
luncheon during the evening.
We understand that two young
men of this section are contemplat
ing entering the laundry business at
Successor to J. F. MORRIS
Candidates Column.
For County Commissioner
, I hereby announce myself a candi
date for the office of County Commis
sioner subject to the approval of the
Republican voters at the primary
election May 15, 1914.
Yours for lower taxes,
pd adv J. F. Blanch a uo.
For Sheriff.
1 hereby announce myself as a can
didate for tbe noii limtlon of sheriff
of Crook county, subject to the ap
proval of the ltepubttcan voters at
the primaries to be held May 15, 1014.
pd adv Kiunk Ki.kinh.
For County Commissioner.
I hereby announce myself a candidate
for the nomination of countr commis
.loner, subj to the approval of the
Democratic voters st the primary elec-
tlo M May 15, 1914.
. . E. W, Riciiaboiow,
pd. adv. liend, Ore.
For County Treasurer.
publican voters st the primary election
10 1,elJ M lr. ,014-
pd. adv. IUlI'H L. JollOAS.
For County Treasurer.
I Imreby dcclars my Intention to be s
candidate for the mmiinati-m of county
1 tresmirer, subject to the approval of the
' r,.riitlilltn vriliim t tliu uritiiurv t1f
I ' ' v '
,0 Mav , .,,,
pd adv
Jons W.
MokoaN.
For County Clerk.
I hereby announce myself a a candi
date for tho nomination to the office of
rfiiintv plHrk. Miihi.ff tn tliA ariitrnvul nf
,Uie deniocr.,e votrs at the primary
election to he held May 15, 1U14.
pd adv
VYahuk liaows.
For County Surveyor.
I hereby declare my Intention to
lw a candidate for the nomlnutlon
to the ofltee of County Surveyor by
tho Ilepubllcan Tarty at the Pri
mary Election to be held May 15th,
1911. pd. adv. 11. A. Kki.i.ky.
For Sheriff
J hereby announce myself as a can
dldnte for the olllce of Sheriff of
Crook county subject to the ap-
proval of the Democratic voters at
the coming primaries May 15, 1914.
'P'1 - ,lv- E- B- Knox- PoMt- r'
For County Surveyor
To the Kepubllcnu voters of Crook
county :
I hereby nnuounce myself a cnndl
date for the office of County Sur
veyor, subject to the approval of the
Republican voters at the primaries
held May 15, 1914.
pd. adv. R. L. Ukkwstrh.
Ilend, We wish them success but
suggest that they start a like enter
prise right here at home.
The stork jcot busy out this way
Sunday night and ns a consequence
Mr. and Mrs. Ura Foster are the
proud parents of t Ins a boy and
girl.
Mr. and Mrs. Nathan Beach wel
comed a baby daughter .to their
borne Monday.
J. L. Gibson, his hired man and
two teams are busy putting In
crop on the Gibson place at Latdlaw
this week.
A number of local people met at
tbe Wilson schoolhouse Saturday
morning for the purpose of discuss
ing the movement for a local osgau
Uatlon of wateruBers. After talking
over the matter three delegates
were named to meet with members
of the l U. I. Co. water users who
held a regular session of that as
soctatlon at the Powell Butte Sta
tion Saturday afternoon. An opinion
favorable to such an organisation
was expressed the parent organiza
tion asking however, that all busi
ness of Importance be carried on
through Its otllces, which, in the
oplulou of many, would lie to com-
OREGON
WE THANK YOU
For Your Past Patronage
And in order to demoastrate in a more practical manner than in mere words, also to induce you
to continue your esteemed favors, we have arranged to give to some one of our
customers a present consisting of tbe
Beautiful $400 Grand Piano
we have now on exhibition. The value of this instrument is $400 and is guaranteed by the maker
for a period of ten years. We cordially invite yon to call at our store, inspect and try this beauti
ful instrument. You have as good a chance of obtaining Ibis valuable gift as anyone. Come to oar
store and let us explain our method of giving away this piano. We also desire to call your atten
tion to the msny splendid values which we are now offering in every department.
Prineville Merc. Go.
Standing of Contestants in the $400 Piano Contest
For
No.
Vole
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2 Ott
2 000
2 ouii
No. Vole No. Vote No. Vote No. Vote Ko. Vote
S3 i IMS 61 2 000 W ; J00 118 2 000 146 2 W
M 5 7N0 2 2 000 5 S70 119 2 000 147 2 1)0
35 15 lfiO 6.1 2 8!) 91 2 000 120 2 835 148 I 009
36 2 01X1 44 2 000 92 2 000 121 2 0"0 1 2 01
37 '. 2 000 65 2 000 93 2 000 122 2 000 ISO '2 00
81) 2 000 66 2 IwO S3 2 01 123 2 000 151 2 OUO
40 2 OUO 7 t M 96 , 2 000 124 9 200 152 2 000
41 2 000 m 2 000 7 2 000 125 2 000 153 SOW
42 2 000 W 2 000 98 2 000 126 2 000 154 2 000
43 2 624 70 2 W0 100 4 840 127 2 000 155 2 00
44 2 000 71 2 000 101 2 000 12S 2 000 156 t 00
45 2 060 73 2 000 102 4 695 129 2 65 157 2 009
46 2 000 74 2 000 103 2 6W 130 2 000 158 2 000
47 2 000 75 2 000 104 2 000 131 2 000 159 4 89.
48 2 335 76 2 000 105 2 000 132 2 000 160 8 8M
49 2 000 77 2 000 106 2 000 133.... 2 000 162 4 92
60 2 000 78 2 875 107 2 000 134 2 000 163 3 15
51 2 000 79 11 440 108 2 000 M5 2 000 164 72
62 4 770 80 1000 109..'. 2 000 136 2 000 165 29.
63 4 290 81 2 000 110 2 000 137 - 2 000
64 2 000 82 2 065 111 2 000 138..... 2 000
65 i 496 83 2 000 112 2 000 139 2 000
58 2 000 84 2 000 118 4 050 140 2 000
57 2 000 85 2 025 114 2 000 141 2 000
58 S 030 88 2 000 116 2 000 143 030
59. " 2 000 87 2 000 116 2 400 144 40 790
60 2 000 1 68 2 000 117 2 000 145. 2 876
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10 WO
2 000
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2 000
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plicate on otherwise elmpte matter.
Quite a number of our farmers are
members of the C. O. I. Co. Water-
uners and they advocate swelling
tbe membership of that organisa
tion rather tlmn t!it forming of a
new BHsoctiitton, Wllevlng better
results can be obtained through one
strong; assnelntlon.
Mcsbiu. S. I). Mustard and A. W.
Bnyn Invited a number of Redmoud
friends together with some local
people to Join them In a rabbit drive
Sunday. A t" check was offered by
John Tengman to the party making
the biggest slaughter. Guns were
used exclusively and the day being
Ideal much sport was had by the
hunters. An excellent dinner was
served at the A. W. Bayn home at
which place the ladles of the party
were entertained for the day. W.
G. Mustard produced evidence of tbe
greatest number killed and was
awarded tbe prize, number killed 68.
Guy Dobson of Redmond was second
with 56 deaths to his credit. Frank
McCaffery was out with a crowd In
his new auto. Mrs. McCaffery, Mrs.
Lennon and Miss Austin were tbe
Redmond ladles present. Mr.
Young was out with an auto load
of hunters also. Approximately 600
rabbits were missing at the end of
the day's sport
Sunyside
Consulting Engineer Kinney, of Portland,
was a visitor at Camp No. 7 the first of the
week.
A man who gave his name as Stanley
Dumas went insane at camp 7 Tuesday
morning. His mind was possessed of the
idea that some one was going to kill him
and he asked the timepeeper to send him
to Portland so be could be arrested.
The month of March gave us a blustering
farewell in the form of snow and wind.
The cheery voice ot Mrs. Dan Smith may
now be heard over the telephone, as a
phone was installed at their ranch lust
week.
John Couch left Wednesday for Wash
ington where he expects to work through
the summer.
Mrs. Mitt Couch was called to Pinehurst
Friday to care for the infant child of Chas.
Hpaugh, who is ill.
Jay Nichois, ot Laidlaw, was hauling
wood from his homestead near here Wed
nesday. Mrs. Mildred Harter, of Laidlaw, spent
Thursday at the home of her mother.
Mrs. C. E. Nichols was a Sunnyside vis
itor Friday.
J. Sowers and L.H. McKnne moved their
families to camp No. 7 last week.
J. L. Couch and wife made a business
trip to Laidlaw Monday.
Chas. Spaugh was a Sunnyside visitor
Wednesday.
A body of strikers from camp No. 6
passed through Sunnyside Thursday on
their way to Laidlaw. ,
Week Ending April 8, 1914
Miss Montgomery has resigned her posi
tion as teacher at Plainview and has gone
to her home near Prinertlle.
A new ditch camp U being erected near
this place by the engineers of the irrigation
project and is known as camp No. 7. The
equipmen from headquarters and s crew of
workmen are now at worli.
J.B. Nichols and family have recently
returned from Spokane, Wash., where M rs.
Nichols attended Spokane University dur
ing the winter. They expreia themselves
as being well pleased with the development
made by Crook County the past year and
report that people in the Spokane Valley
are much interested in this country and
many settlers are expecfed to arrive from
that place during tbe summer.
Gizzly News
Services were held at the Woeeler home
Sunday, April 5lh, by Messrs. Smith and
Johnson. There was a good attendance.
The Grizily school will close May 8th.
Jas. Walker, who spent a few days visit
ing at the Fogle ranch, returned to Prine
ville last Tuesday.
George Hamilton and Jack Roborta
spent a few days in Prineville the last of
the week.
Then will be church services held at the
Hay Creek school house during this week
by Messrs Smith and Johnson.
The farmers of this section enjoyed the
rain last week.
Barnes Items
Grain Is looking fine after tbe heavy
rains of lost week.
Chas. Sherman was the gueet ot
Lew Bennett last Sunday. Mr. Sher
man reports crops looking well at
his home on Crooked river.
Miss Letha Everett was at home
last week and attended tbe surprise
dance at Harry Barnes' Friday
night.
Roy Morris spent a few days In
this section lost week.
Eggs for Hatching
Thoroughbred White Wyandottes;
setting of 15 for $1. Cheaper by the
100. 'Phone or address Mrs. Fred
Grimes, Prineville, Ore. 4-9-lmp
Wanted
A girl, or woman without chll
dren, to do general housework on a
ranch near Prineville. Applv to Mrs.
H. S. Cram, Box 188, Prineville. 4-22
Carpets and Rugs
Parties having rags which they de
sire to have worked up Into carpets
and rugs, see Mrs. L. Becker. Inquire
at ueynoia s tauor snop. 4-9-lp
Estray Notice
j uud o-jccir uiu uurro, urauueii or
4 F connected on left hip at stifle
nA o nm i. . . , . .i t
joint; left tuna toot white, white spot
, In forehead. Owner can have same
by proving property and paying ex
penses of advertising, etc.
G. T. Eldridor,
.4-9-4p Prineville, Ore.
Millinery
Special Easter Sale
Next Week
Big reduction in prices from
Monday morning until Friday
evening, with a splendid as
sortment to select from.
Remember tbe time and place
April 6th to 10th inclusive, at
Mrs. Estes
MILLINERY PARLORS
Prineville, Ore.
Good Seed Oats for Sale.
I have a quantity of good Thirty
seven seed oats for sale at my place
at Powell Butte, Ore.
3-26 3p Auo Dreter.
For Sale
Buff Orpington, raised on free ranges
possessing stamina, vigor, quality and
healthy laying machines ; the kind that
wins the bine ribbons. Eggs for setting
of 15 Pen No. 1. $5: No. 2, f3; No. 3,
f 2: No. 4, 1 1.50. Also some A 1 cocks
and hens for sale. J. H. Gray,
1-29-Sm Prineville, Ore.
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