School Meeting
Well Attended
There was a good attendance at
the annual school meeting Monday
afternoon. The election of two di
rectors and a clerk helped to stimu
late interest in the proceedings.
Chairman Lafollette called the
meeting to order and made a verbal
report of the work accomplished by
the board during the year just closed
He said the district was in good
shape financially! better in fact than
for several years past. The millage
last year had been reduced a little
but this year it would be reduced
still further. Last year the board
had to borrow money to complete
the school year, but this year it
would not be necessary, thus mak
ing a saving in interest.
The clerk then read the following
report:
CENSUS.
Males 161
Females , 16S
TotaL
329
25S0 10
9643 76
2781 25
724 25
2023 65
RECEIPTS.
Cash on hand J une 18, 1913...$
Special tax
County school innA ,
State school fund
From other sources
Total
. 17753 10
DISBURSEMENTS.
Teachers' salary f
Fuel and school supplies
Repairs and Janitor work
Principal and Interest on
notes, bonds and war
rant 5310 00
890 93
831 60
5855 36
19 20
100 00
15 00
Insurance .
Clerk's salary .
Incidentals
Total
f 13022 09
I 4731 01
Balance on hand..
Value of grades and building 40000 00
Furniture 1100 00
Average salary male teach
ers 115 00
Average salary of female
teachers 67 88
The report of the clerk was ap
proved and placed on file.
Nominations for director to Mil
the unexpired term of Mrs. R. E.
Gray was the next business in order.
As Dr. Edwards was the only nom
minee to make the race the clerk
was instructed to cast a unanimous
ballot in his favor. His term of
office will expire in one year.
For the three-year term two
names were offered C. W. Foster
and Oscar Hyde. When the ballots
were counted it was found that Mr.
Foster won 21 to 16.
John Bell and J. B. Shipp were
placed in nomination for school
clerk. Mr. Bell won 21 to 16.
The question of opening up the
Street between the high school and
the grammar school was touched
upon at the meeting. Mr. Ross,
who was present, had a petition for
the opening of the street and was
feeling out public sentiment in re
gard to the matter. He, with other
property owners on the street,
wanted the street improved. Chair
man Lafollette sidestepped the prop
osition until his newly elected col
leagues could be consulted. The
matter will very likely be put up
to the people to decide whether the
street shall be vacated for school
purposes or opened up to traffic.
100,000 Acres Thrown Open
for Settlement.
An additional 100,000 acres in
the Deschutes Valley will be opened
for settlement, with a 30-day pref
erential right to settlers, according
to an announcement made Saturday.
The tract includes a portion of the
lands eliminated from the Des
chutes National forest but later
withdrawn for examination by the
Geological Survey. Recently the
Oregon immigration commission,
through Senator Lane and Congress
man Hawley, asked for a reserva
tion of the lands and this resulted
in the order just named.
HAPPY MOTHERHOOD
Thehappinessof motherhood istoooftea
checked because the mother's strength is
not equal to her cares, while her unselfish
devotion neglects her own health.
It is a duty of husband or friend to see
that she gets the pure medicinal nourish
ment in Scott's Emulsion, which is not
drug or stimulant but nature's con
centrated oil-food tonic to enrich and en
liven the blood, strengthen the nerves and
aid the appetite. Physicians everywhere
prescribe Scott's Emulsion for over
worked, nervous, tired women; it builds
op and holds up their strength.
Get Scott's at your nearest drug store.
Opal Grange Picnic
Well Attended
The Opal City Grange held a
picnic Saturday that was attended
by 500 people. The day was ideal
and people answered the call from
near and far.
There was baseball, foot races of
all kinds and distances, horse races,
stock parades and the usual exer
cises incident to such a gathering.
Speeches were made by Messrs.
Brewer, Lovett and Young.
The horse exhibit created a good
deal of interest. Mr. Lovett, the
county agriculturist, acted as judge
In the Belgian class, "Saphire,"
owned by the Haystack Livestock
Breeders' Association, won first.
The Percheron stallion "Sham
rock," owned by Chester Evans,
took second.
The Shire horse owned by Rich
ard Powell got third.
First and second prize for 1914
colts was won by Judge Springer
of Culver. C. V. Wilson of Culver
took third.
The grange was so well pleased
with the result of their first picnic
that it was decided to have more of
them during the summer.
Developing Humus
in Light Soils
The most of us on farms in this
section of the country fail to ap
predate the fact that we are de
veloping a desert soil. Our soil
here before it was cleared and
fanned probably has never grown
anything but the sagebrush, the
juniper and a very little bunch
grass. There is practically no vege
table matter or humus in it No
soil can produce a maximum crop
when in this condition and until we
add this necessary humus to our
soil we cannot realize the profits
from it that we should.
Practically all of our soils today
"pack" or "blow" or "wash" and
each of these conditions may be
remedied by adding humus to the
soil so affected. Practically all of
our soils at present grow good
crops and this indicates the pres
ence of much good plant food in
them. However, for maximum
growth and production, plants re
quire other conditions than the
mere presence of the plant food.
They require the presence of both
air and water in the soil at the
same time and the most of them re
quire the "body" which only de
cayed organic matter can give to
the soil. Most vegetable matter or
humus also provides available
plant food.
The most efficient and valuable
thing that we can use for "building
up" our soil is barnyard manure,
preferably that well rotted. For
our purpose, this manure may be
spread on the land at any time and
be plowed in at regular plowing.
However, barnyard manure is also
an invaluable fertilizer if used
properly and for this reason should
be so handled as to get the full
benefit of both the liquid and the
solid materials.
The use of green manures will
probably prove the most practical
on the most of our farms at pres
ent because of the comparatively
few livestock kept. Green manur
ing is simply the plowing under of
a green crop, and any crop even
weeds may be used for this purpose.
Clover, field peas, rye or rape are
probably the most practical crops
for this purpose in this section and
the use of any of these will bring
about noticeable results. Even if
the crop of field peas or clover be
removed from the land, much
humus is added to the soil because
of their rank root growth and if
they be harvested for their seed the
stems may be returned to the land
and practically the whole crop,
valuable for humus, be added to
the soil.
Few farmers can afford to add
the necessary humus to all of their
land in one season but all can add
it in some form to at least a small
patch each year and gradually
build up the whole farm.
A. E. Lovett,
County Agriculturist.
Many Teachers Tak
ing Examinations
County Superintendent Myers re
ports that a big class of teachers is
taking the June examinations.
Forty registered the first day. This
is unusually large, he says. The
following are in attendance:
Prineville Margaret Broderick,
Richard Lawrence, Mattey Neely,
Bertha L. Brown, Myrtle J. Jeffries,
Isaac Thomas, Lela Geyer, B. D.
Fox, Helen Elkins, Jessie V. Hart
ley, Bessie McFarland.
Lamonta Etha Wright, Mabel
L Smith, Clara H. Short.
Alfalfa M. G. Dealy, Edgar R.
Barnes, George Tetlow, Edna Pyatt.
Bend Mrs. H. A. Jarrard, Em
ma Roberts, Mrs. Glenn H. Slack.
Post Edwin A. Abbott.
Grandview Theo. Hubbard.
Millican Janet R. Cooper.
Dry Lake Vernie Garske.
Ashwood Mary Alice WoodRuth
Hawley.
' La Pine Elvira Ninis.
The Dalles Mamie Bailey.
Opal City S. P. Burgess.
Fife Rob't. Edgerton, Edith
McEachern.
Terrebonne Flora McWilliams.
Grizzly Earl Noble.
Redmond Nora Livingston, Ebba
Lindquist.
Laidlaw Florence A. Hunnell,
Mrs. Delia Nichols.
Gateway Mrs. N. C. Hulin.
Haycreek Minnie B. Taylor.
Vanora George Irwin.
Might Have Had
Their Necks Broken
Mr. and Mrs. Hansen received a
bad shaking up Monday when com
ing down the grade west of town.
They had just begun the first
descent when they heard a signal
from an automobile for the right of
way. The team did not move fast
enough and the car struck the rear
of the wagon with terrific force.
Mr. Hansen, who was driving, was
knocked back unconscious upon the
water barrels he was hauling and
Mrs. Hansen was shot up in the air
several feet. The horses started to
run down the grade but kept the
road. When they reached the turn
down the second hill Mr. Hansen
recovered the lines and ran his team
up the side of the hill at that
point. This stopped their danger
ous career.
The front of the car was smashed
and the front part of the harness
on the horses was torn out. Oil on
the emergency brakes of the auto is
the alleged reason for the accident
Ladies Aid Enjoys
Picnic at Elderhurst
Last Thursday was the occasion
of the annual picnic of the Presby
terian Ladies Aid Society at Elder
hurst. Mr. and Mrs. Slayton proved
themselves royal hosts to over fifty
persons who went out to their
charming place up the Ochoco.
In spite of the threatened storm a
lunch was spread on the long table
in the grove and a campfire made
to provide hot coffee. A merry-go-
round added much to the occasion.
The Ladies Aid Society extends a
vote of thanks to Mr. and Mrs
Slayton for their hospitality and
to those who so generously provide
ed automobiles for the conveyance
of guests.
Rev. Ramsey Takes a Bride.
Rev. Geo. Ramsey was married
yesterday at Eugene to Miss Ruby
Edwards. He is expected in Prine
ville with his bride Friday evening.
On Saturday evening the Ladies'
Aid of the Christian church has ar
ranged for a miscellaneous shower
at the home of Mrs. H. P. Belknap
between the hours of 7:30 and 9
o'clock. All friends are cordially
invited to be present.
For Sale Cheap
Iron bedstead, springs and mat
reH, all nearly new. Lafmck's
Studio. 6-18
The Dalles Model Laundry
High-grade laundry work. Send
In your laundry by Parcel Post.
Prompt attention. R. J. Gilhkht,
proprietor. 618
LOCAL MENTION
Arthur Temploton was over from
Sisters the first of the week.
Mrs. C W. Elkins and son re
turned from Portland Sunday.
James R. Harvey and Mrs. Ellen
Gulliford were married Sunday.
Mrs. Chas S. Edwards Is camp
ing on the Ochoco for a few days
Mrs. L. M. Hodges and Miss
Dolly returned Monday from the
Rose Carnival.
Cecil Stearns is expected home
from Crain Prairie the last of the
week.
Mrs. J. E. Myers and family have
moved out to the ranch at Rod
mond.
Mrs. George Noble and Miss
Elma left last week for a visit to
Southern Oregon.
L. M. Simpson, manager of the
Deschutes Power Co., and his fam
ily are here for a week.
The Gait concert Tuesday evening
at the M. E. church was much en
joyed by a large audience.
The Bend-Prineville ball game
last Sunday was well attended.
The game was too one-Bided to be
interesting.
Baseball game Saturday at S p.
m. Prineville and Lamonta will
try conclusions. Tetherow and Wei
gand will pitch. 1
Messrs. Brown and Battles and
Misses Nora Stearns and Jeffries
were Opal Springs visitors Sunday
They made the trip in Mr. Brown's
car.
Mr. and Mrs. Gault of Burns
were guests at the home of C. W.
Elkins this week. Mrs. Gault and
Mrs Elkins are old-time school
mates.
Miss Miriam Edwards of Santa
Barbara, Calif., is visiting at the
home of Mr. and Mrs. II. W.
Howard. The young lady will be
here about a month.
Mr. and Mrs. Will Vanderpool
and Mr. and Mrs. Melvin Higman,
who have been visiting friends In
Prineville the past week, left for
their home in Dufur Tuesday.
Elmer Hawthorne and Chas.
Sholes were camped in the McKay
mountains three days last week
cutting timber to improve the
Stearns dam on Crooked river.
J. F. Dixon, a stranger in this
part of the county, was taken
down with spotted fever the other
day. Dr. Belknap had his patient
removed to the Home Hospital.
Alfalfa on the Stearns ranch is
two feet high and beginning to
bloom. Frost did no damage to
gardens or orchard on account of
the sheltered warm conditions in
the canyon.
Miss Mary Zuela Cornett, eldest
daughter of Mr. and Mrs. G. M.
Cornett, died Tuesday, June 16,
aged IS vears. She was buried
from the family residence yester
day afternoon.
There will be a social meeting of
the Ladies' Annex Tuesday, June
30. As this will be the last meet
ing before the Fourth a full attend
ance is desired. Ladies bring your
needlework and come prepared for
a pleasant afternoon.
Rev. J. Franklin Day, a brother
of Mrs. S. S. Stearns, and a former
pastor of the Baptist church of this
place, with his wife, will visit his
sister and family on the Crooked
River ranch. Rev. Day will preach
at the Baptist church next Sunday.
When you come to enjoy the
Fourth at Prineville don't forget
that you can get a birdseye view of
the city at Lafier's Studio free of
charge. The view is 3 J by 9 J and
will make a nice little souvenir of
the good time you had at the coun
ty seat.
Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Freeberg of
Redmond, and Lawrence E. Hyde,
son of Dr. Hyde, left Monday for
their future home in North Dakota.
The young men will go into the
general merchandise business there.
They will make the trip in Mr.
Freeberg's car. '
Wanted
The names of boys who would like
to own a motorcycle.' No money re
quired. To be given away free In ex
change for a little work. Address,
"Motorcycle, Pustofllce Box 305,
Salem, Ore." 6-11-2 1
TO START YOUR BOY IN
A BUSINESS YOU MUST
FIRST HAVE MONEY
IN THE BANK w
You never knew a father who didn't have an ambition
to see his son well fixed some day in a BUSINESS OF
HIS OWN. To put your son in business you must PUT
MONEY in the bank and gain a good bank CREDIT.
This you can have by starting a bank account NOW. It
will grow as your boy grows.
Make OUR bank YOUR bank.
TRAVELERS' CHECKS issued to all parts of the world.
We pay four per cent interest on Time Deposits.
CROOK COUNTY BANK, Prineville
LOCAL MENTION
Ben Gormley is home again from
Portland.
Edward C. Strahm and Miss
Myrtle E- Stuart were married at
the home of the bride near Grimes'
Chapel, Tuesday, by Rev. Williams.
Dr. W. J. Curtis of Corvallis is
here on a visit to his brother, John.
W. J. is on his way East to attend
the National Optometrist conven
tion to be held in Cincinnati in
July.
Prineville merchants have con
tributed generously in prizes to the
Pringle Flats Fourth of July cele
bration. W. T. Wiggam, who was
in town yesterday, says the people
up there are looking for a big
crowd.
All girls between the ages of six
and ten years who would like to
ride on the Liberty Car are re
quested to report at the parlors of
the Ladies' Annex on Saturday,
June 27, at 4 o'clock. The ladies
will be on hand to take care of you.
. President Gilman of the Hill
lines in Oregon, General Passenger.
Agent Skinner, Judge Carey, at
torney for the Hill lines, and Mr.
Scott of the Oregon & Western
Colonization Co., passed through
Prineville the last of the week on
their way to Burns.
CLOSING OUT !
TTT We have on hand two new
jj 8-foot New Ideal Deering
. Binders which we will close
out at the exceptionally low price of
$ 1 65.00 each, including tongue truck.
We carry repairs for all Deering
machines.
Orders for machinery and repairs
taken at O. C. Claypool & Co's
store.
0. G. Adams & Co
PRINEVILLE
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LOCAL MENTION
Little Collins Elkins it very sick
with pneumonia.
Hugh Lister and son, Lawrence,
were down from Paulina Tuesday.
Father Shechan will hold services
at Stewart's Hall at 8 a. m. Sunday.
Mrs. W. II. Eldrldge and children
of Roberta are visiting at the homo
of Mrs. Harold Maker.
Rev. Esseninger, the new pastor
of the Baptist church, with his
bride, will arrive this evening.
"What Is a Christian?" next Sun
duy at tho Union church. The
regular services will be held. Geo.
II. Ramsey.
All the rcgulur services at the
Presbyterian church Sunday. If
you want to hear the gospel in It
simple form come to these services.
At the 11 o'clock hour new mem
bers and the communion. M. A.
Prater, minister.
The regular services at the
Methodist church Sunday morning
by the pastor. At 8 o'clock p. m.
Attorney Wallace will speak, his
subject being, "Fools." Mr. Wal
lace will have something worth
while for us to hear. Prof. Ogden
will favor the audience with a
violin solo. There will be other
special music also. Everybody wel
come. John E. Williams, pastor.
6-21
OREGON