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COUNTY OFFICIAL PAPER FOR CROOK COUNTY
CITY OFFICIAL PAPER FOR CITY OF PRINEVILLE
VOL. XX
PRINEVILLE, CROOK COUNTY, OREGON, THURSDAY, OCTOBER 26, 1916.
NO. 50
PRINEVILLE BANK RE-
POWELL BUTTE FARMS
STOCKED WITH SHEEP
SINNOTT ATTACKS
E
LAUDS PRES. WILSON
STOCK ON RICHES
STATEMENT TO VOTERS
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Deposit About Three Quar
ters of a Million Now
38 PER CENT CAIN OVER 1915
Ail of the Principal Business
People in This Territory
Promptly Cared For
With resources of littlt less than
a million dollars, deposits at about
three quarters of that amount,
Prineville banks are snowing a
steady and healthy growth that is
rarely paralleled in any town of
much greater population.
These facts are true also in the
fuce of circumstances that have
drawn more heavily than usual up
on the resources of these institu
tions. The high prices of cattle
and sheep have made it necessary
to care lor tie men who operate
in a large way in livestock, and all
of the principal men have been
eared for without going away from
home.
1'rineville banks have established
buMiie'.s relations over an immense
territory in this part of the state,
and because, of their known labili
ty, tliey aliow steady growth.
As compared with 1915 the local
banks sliow an increase as follows:
Deposit, 1916, $746,903.10
Deposits, 1915, 539.479.91
, Increase $207,423.19
Resources 1916. $994,318.04
Resources 1915, 788.600.21
Increase $205,717.83
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in the Journal's automoHTle con
test, a bonus of 25,000 votes for
each ten annual subscriptions
turned into this ofllce between this
iate and next Wednesday evening,
November 1. ,
The ten annual subscriptions may
all be new or renewals, or part of
each, and more than one year may
be paid by any individual sub
scriber. The only requirements
are that the total years must be
ten, and that each subscription
must be accompanied by the cash
payment of $1.50. In addition to
the usual a.nount given on these
subscriptions, which is 5,000 for
ach annual subscription the 25,000
.bonus will be allowed.
The votes may be sent all at one
time or at various times during this
specified period, . and the count
will be made at this office at 5
o'clock on the evening of Novem
ber 1, and the bonus vote added to
the credit of each candidate' en
titled to them in the announcement
the following day in the Journal.
Votes already turned in at this
office will not be counted, and one
candidate will not be permitted
to transfer votes to another.
As shown in the results below,
this has been a busy week with the
candidates. The Redmond fair
. gave them an opportunity to meet
many people and the results show
for themselves. i
The standing of the candidates
at the hour of going to press today
was as follows:
Mrs. Hugh Nelson , 310,000
B. F. Nichols , 270,000
Dolly Hodges . 60,000
Hale Ordway 35,000
Alma G. Morse , . i 20,000
Alex Rickman 15.000
Harry Farnsworth '' 15,000
Hugh Lakin , 15.060
Glenn Hcndrickon 15,000
R. E. Balfour 10,000
E. C. Park ' 10,000
Mrs. L. M. Miller 10,000
Zoe Cornett " 10,000
Gladys Bayn 10,000
J. L. Wright 10,000
Ernest Estes 10,000
Vira Cyrus 10,000
- C. C. Hyde 10,000
Every Man Handling Them
Made Money Last Year
OTHER LIVESTOCK INCREASING
Residents Estimate that No Less
than 30,000 Will Be
Wintered There
The Powell Butte farmers are
again at the head of the procession.
In the matter of , potato culture
they have long excelled, and the
mere fact that the best potatoes
in the world were grown there last
year, as decided by the, judges at
international shows, excites only
passing comment.
ThiB year, they are prepared and
are stocking their places with
sheep. Some have large numbers,
others not so many, but the total is
amazing to one who has not given
the matter a thought.
Prominent farmers who are buy
ing sheep, and are in a position
to know, assert that no less t'lan
30,000 head of sheep will be
wintered in that district this year.
It is not an untried fancy with
these people either. Some time
ago Mr. Warner, A. II . Rhode and
Wm. Wilpon conceived the idea that
stock, especially sheep, should be
wintered ut least on these places,
and woven wife fencing has been
provided for most of the ranches in
that part during the past few
years.
Last winter about 5000 head of
sheep were wintered there, the
winter before a much smaller
amo-nt, and the results have been
that every man who bought sheep
doubled his money on them. !
This year, sitting t n example in
this as in othr things that should
be followed by other communities,
these farmers in a way pooled their j
interests and bought a large num
ber of well bred, fine wool ewes !
of a larger type, and these are be-1
ing crossed with Hampshire, Cots
wold and Shropshire strains.
About 2400 head of these will be
wintered on the Wilson ranch, a
largo number on the Walter Foster
place, and others in smaller lots
on almost every farm in the com
munity. The fact that the crops grown on
the land should be fed on the same
land, and that sheep are ideal
stock to pasture these irrigated
daces with has led the farmers
there to become so extensively
interested in this movement.
With the price of lambs at about
$5 per head and a fine wool fleece
orth from $2 to $3 it seems that
these people are making no mis
take. Some dairying, a- few hogs and
the sheep, venture combined with
potatoes and other crops will no
doubt prove a very profitable ven
ture. NARD TO BE ENJOINED
Proceedings to enjoin Harry G
Kennard, watermaster for District
No. 2, from permitting any of the
waters of Snow creek from being
diverted fom Squaw creek, and 1 re
quiring him to close the gates of
the Snow Creek Irrigation Company
and permitting the waters to flow
in its natural channel to Squaw
creek, have been filed with the
Circuit court. '
In this action the Black Butte
Land & Livestock Co., G. E. Stadig,
Joseph Hammond, Jr., and the
Squaw Creek . Irrigation Company
are plaintiffs and Harry G, Ken
nard, the Snow Creek Irrigation
Company, R. H. Parsons, O. E.
Parsons, Charles Thornthwaite,
Lousetta Pulliam, Nettie Scoggin,
Hubert Scoggin, Mattie A. Craw
ford and George A. Crawford are
defendants. V.t A. Forbes and
Judge Crawford, of La Grande, ap
pear for the defendants, and J. H
Upton and M. R. Elliott for the
plaintiffs.
Points Out Broken Planks in
Baltimore Platform . , :
BROKEN PLEDGES ARE MANY
. . V,
Single-Term Plank is Now Being
Broken as Others Have
Said Lair Thompson ,
Hon. N. J. Sinnott, congressman
from the Second congressional dis
trict, spoke to a good house at the
Commercial Club Friday evening.
Mr. Sinnott proved to be a very
interesting speaker. He- offered
severe criticism of the Wilson ad
ministration, stating that many of
the campaign pledges had been
broken.
He referred to democratic cam
paign literature which stated that
the real test of the democratis
party is in the record of achieve
ments. He then stated that the
record of the party was one of
broken pledges.
Referring to tho Baltimore plat
form, adopted in 1912, he said
that the first plank was a one-term
plank, and that was, of course,
being broken now.
The proposal, in another plank,
to remove the toll of $3.25 per
thousand for lumber through the
Panama Canal has not been, ac
complished he said.
He referred also to the war tax
and the trouble in Mexico, both as
reasons for a change of administra-
jtion. He quoted figures also in an
effort to prove fiat the larger part
of the present export business is
due to the war in Europe,
j The alleged extravagance of the
(last two congresses, both demo
cratic, in which he was a member,
were elaborated upon.
The meeting was closed by a few
remarks by W. Lair Thompson,
who delivered a few hot shots on
the Mexican trouble.
BEAT THE MAIL ORDER
O. C. Clavpool & Company have
this week completed the filling of
a nubmer of large orders of goods
that have formerly been bought
from outside houses.
These orders were all taken in
competition with mail order houses,
which furnishes conclusive proof
that it is to the advantage of the
consumer to buy at home.
Mr. Llaypool informs us that
the increased business for this year
over 1915 has amounted to a little
more than 25 per cent, one month
compared with another, and that
the greater part of this increase
is cash-with-order business.
If you have not already bought
your winter order, why not give
one of the local dealers an oppor
tuhity to figure with you on it?
Forest Ranger Smith telephoned
to Supervisor Homer Ross yester
day that the work of which he is
in charge on the road . from , Milli
can to East Paulina Lake was pro
gressing rapidly, and he authorized
the statement that the road would
be completed to the rim of the
crater this fall.
This work, which was at first
considered by the county court,
was taken up by the assistance of
local sportsmen, who will assist
the Forest Service by the sub
scription ,of money and supplies.
A load of about 1500 pounds of
supplies and grain was taken to
the Evans ranch the last of the
week on a motor truck donated for
the purpose by George F. Kelley.
Frank Long of Powell Butte, was
in Prineville the first of the woek.
Says Much Constructive Leg
islation It Accomplished
HARD TIMES CRY IS ABSENT
Attempt Was Made to Force
Wilson to War by Hostile
Interests of Country
Hon. Harry Lane, United States
Senator, addressed an audience at
Commercial Club hall Saturday
evening in the interests of the
candidacy of Woodrow Wilson for
president.
He started his address by saying
that more constructive legislation
has been accomplished by the
Wilson administration during the
past four years than ever before.
He said also that more difficult
situations have been met by Presi
dent Wilson, and properly disposed 1
of than has confronted the presi
dent of this country for the past
fifty year's.
He stated in this connection that
more pressure had been brought
upon Mr. Wilson to compel him to
involve U)is country in war, both
in Europe , and with Mexico, than
had been faced in any like con
dition since "the great Lincoln."
The lack of a "Hard Times" cry
was commented upon by the speak
er who said that this is the first
presidential campaign for many
years when this statement has not
been heard repeatedly.
He commented upon the price of
wheat, sheep and wool, and while
claiming credit for his administra
tion for this condition, admitted
that the prices of food stuffs add
nthir pommoHitioB uota awnmnnnv. '
mg that of the products of this
country in their flight skyward.
The mosi enlightening review of
the Mexican situation was given
the hearers, by Senator Lane, that
has been given by any of the
political speakers thus far in this
city. He alleged that the situation I
was brought about by interests in
the ,' United . States and other
countries outside of Mexico, which
own 75 percent of the property in
that country, in an effort to com
pel an issue at the conclusion of
which titles in these holdings would
be bonafied.
Percy R. Smith Adds
Modern Machinery
Percy R. Smith has opened a
modern watchmaker's shop and
jewelry store at his new location in
the Glaze building.
One of the most valuable im
provements is the addition of a
chronometer which is an accurate
time piece, which is guaranteed
to be practically perfect.
This little instrument is to be
seen in the show window and is
always on the job.
An electric motor, which turns
the polisher and the lathes on the
work bench, the speed of which
can be regulated and revolves in
either direction, is a valuabe addi
tion also.
A mechanically operated gas
welding machine has been added
also. The stock will be increased
as fast as demands require, Mr.
Smith says.
BUSINESS INTO GET
A thousand foot reel of moving
pictures is being made by Manager
R. L. Schee of Crook county scenes.
The pictures will be used in ad
vertising this part of the state.
A number of most interesting
scenes were taken of the fair, the
town has been included in another
group, livestock of all kinds in
their pastures, and tomorrow the
people who attend the luncheon
at Hotel Oregon will be photographed,
Lower Crooked River Scene
of Latest Outbreak
S1500 HOLSTFJN BULL IS Ml
H. McCall is Reported Heaviest
Loser Coyote Enters the
Dick Butler Home
A rabid coyote made an attack on
livestock in the Lower Crooked
Roiver country on Monday, causing
considerable damage to stock and
much excitement in the communi
ty. He first appeared at the Dick
Butler home about three o'clock
in the morning and came into a
rear room f the house where he
engaged dog in a rough and
tumble fight. Later several
turkeys were killed in the yard,
and Mr. .Butler hearing the com
motion, dressed hurriedly and went
bare-handed to the rescue of the
fowls, thinking that an owl
causing the trouble.
Fortunately the coyote had
the barnyard anV was not
countered by Mr. Butler in
was
left
darkness. '
About sunrise what is supposed
to have been the same anmial, ap
peared at the Livingston farm,
later visiting the McDowell and
Forrest ranches.
The McDowell dog was engaged
by the coyote in fight and was
badly bitten, which made it
necessary to kill him. The same
fate befell Mr. Butler's dog.
Between 9 and 10 o'clock the
same morning the crazed animal
appeared at the Livingston home
once more, and here bit a valuable
Holstine bull, property of Henry
McCall. which was valued at about
$1500 by his owner.' This animal
was shipped from one of the best
herds in the country to the McCall
farm. He has not been killed, but
will be watched closely and shot on
display of the first symptoms.
Tfte coyote was killed at this
time by Charles Livingston. Just
how many other animals were in
fected during the raid is not
known, but every farmer in the
locality is carefully washing the
stock in his fields, and also watch
ing for any dog or coyote that may
appear in the neighborhood. '
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Flour at only $2.05 per sack.
Think of it! While .the price of.
wheat has : been, jumping until it
has reached well toward $1.50 on
the coast, and sales are reported at
as high as $2 in Minneapolis and
other eastera centers, the price of
flour has been steadily climbing
too.
The local bakery has continued
to sell the five cent loaf of bread,
the only change being one ounce
less in weight on a loaf. The own
er of this institution, who by the
way puts out an excellent . product,
stated today that no other - changes
will be made in these ' prices until
after the first of the year at least.
He has bought flour in , advance
from the Prineville Mill , which he
says is as good as any flour made
anywhere. , '
The Prineville Standard flour is
sel.ing in the local market at about
76 cents per barrel undej other
makes, and is meeting favor over
all other brands, if the demand is
any criterion.
Advances in the flour market
have come thick and fast recently.
On October 18 an advance of
20 cents was chalked up. Monday
of this week 30 cents more was
added to the price and yesterday
another 30-cent raise was tacked to
the price of the staff of life.
The man who predicted that the
five cent loaf would resemble a
biscuit in size before the prices
again were lowered seems to have
been something of a prophet.
Willing to leave Case to them
Without Argument
MAINTAINS OWN ABLE
All Work Done Most of the Year
With But One Deputy and
Collects Taxes
To the Voters of Crook County:
Having been asked by the Editor of
the Crook County Journal to fur
nish a statement giving my reasons
for asking your support for re-election,
I beg to submit the following
for your consideration.
In my campaign two years ago. I
promised the peolpe of Ciook
County a fair, impartial and eco
nomical administration, - and to
enforce the law to the best of my
ability. The question before the
voters today is, have 1 kept my
pledge? When elected the duties
of the Sheriff's office consisted of
attending to legal matters, collect
ing delinquent taxes and enforce
ment of laws. The County Treas
urer at that time had the tax col
lecting. Immediately after taking
office the Legislature passed a law
palcing the tax collections air in
the hands of the Sheriff.
I was asked by the County Court
to take over the work of Truaney
officer which I did, thereby elimi
nating the expense and salary of
said officer. All Juvenile work is
being conducted by this office
without extra costs to the tax
payers, .
In appointing my special deputies
I have secured the best men a ail
able regardless of party affiliations.
Notwithstanding all extra work
that has been assumed by this
office, I have had only one deputy.
The only assistance being for a
short time during the rush of re
ceiving taxes last spring and the
same for a shorter period this fall.
We have collected the delinquent
taxes, and today only a few
hundred dollars is due prior to
1913. Our books are brought up
to date and anyone writing for
statement is notified of any de
linquency appearing. Those who
are interested enough to inquire
regarding their taxes have no fear
of property being sold.
In the beginning I purchased my
own car and tave paid from my
salary a good portion of the upkeep
of same, notwithstanding the
fact that the County Court volun
tarily offered to pay all expense.
All fees collected by this office
have beenturned over to the
county which would more than pay
extra expense. The affairs and
books of this office are being
handled to the best of our ability
and I have as yet the first com
plaint to reach me of anything
other than fair and courteous treat
ment. In view of the record of past two
years, I am leaving it to the voters
of C rook County to judge whether
the taxpayers have been saved any
money and if you believe I have
done my duty as an officer, I will
appreciate your support for an
other term, and will continue to
conduct the office in a businesslike
manner.
Yours very respectfullly,
E. B. Knox. Sheriff.
C. Barney Residence
Destroyed By Fire
The residence of Claud Barney,
situated on Dry Creek, about six
miles north of Prineville, was de
stroyed by fire on Monday a little
before noon.
The building, which was new,
together with practically all of its
contentsVas a total loss.
Mr. Barney was away from home
when the fire started and the
efforts of Mrs. Barney were not
sufficient to save any of the house
hold goods. ' '
The residence was Bituated on
what is sometimes called the Powell '
place and had been eretced during
the summer by Mr. Barney.