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COUNTY OFFICIAL PAPER FOR CROOK COUNTY
CITY OFFICIAL PAPER FOR CITY OF PRINEVILLE
VOL. XXI
PRINEVILLE, CROOK COUNTY, OREGON, NOVEMBER 1, 1917
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NO. 51
STEAM SHOVEL ON GROUND FOR
MAIN CANAL CONSTRUCTION
am has section do:;e
Lateral Cnt ruction Now Htarted-
Work On III Cut Will Re
quire Ninety Day
The actual construction ,of the
main embankment of the dam lite
(or the Ochoco Irrigation Project
teok place lait Saturday. The work
U progressing nicely, the dam site
having been cleared and the ground
tripped of approximately six Inches
of vegetable matter.
The conduction of the new road
around the reaerrolr was com
menced Tuesday by Twohy Bros.
Company.
The construction of the main
canal being done by the district
forces has resched the east line of
the Ruthfinld place. The district
has about sixty-five head of stock
working and about forty men.
Practically two miles of canal hare
been opened up since October 8. j
The pumps and electric motors,
hydraulic giants and other equip
ment for the construction of the
dam were shipped from Beattle on
Wednnaday and wilt be hauled over
and Installed at the dam and will
be ready for work within thirty
days. f. s . '
The construction of tbeTaUrals
was commenced yesterday and will
be pushed as fast and as long as
frost conditions will permit. The
23,000 yard cut on the old Town
send place will be started within
the next tow days and will take ap
proximately ninety days to com
plete. Thirty head of hows from As
toria belonging to Newport (Iros.,
were brought In to work on tho
main canal under Twohy Brothers'
contract.
Twohy Bros, have about titty men
st work on the dum site, besides
the crows that are working for
other sub-contractors. Tho fifteen
ton steam shovel belonging to New
port Bros., Is on tho ground and
tho first tllrt on the main canal was
turned Tuesday afternoon under
the Twohy Bros, contract.
The Shotwoll Company has one
halt mile of main canal completed
at tho crossing of McKay creek.
The Elckomeyer Bros, air com
pressor outfit passed through town
yesterday. This will be used tor
driving the tunnel on the McClun
place and building the rock work
on the reservoir road and main
canal. It will be used first on the
road construction.
LUNCHEON AT OREGON HOTEL
The weekly luncheon will be hold
at Hotel Oregon tomorrow noon.
All who are able to do so Bhould at
tend as Important matters will be
up for discussion.
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DISTRICT HEARING NOV. 7
Court iiivm Tlmn For Filing f Ob
jection to Organization
The County Court of Deschutes
County had meeting yesterday at
which time it was decided to leave
the final action on the creation of
the Irrigation district Including the
lands between this city and Bend,
over to November 7 at which time
any objections thst may be Died to
the creation of the district will be
considered.
MORE SALEM RKPORTKD
Activity Continue In Ijind Under
The Ochoco Irrigation Project
The following land sales are re
ported V by the Oregon ft Western
Colonisation Company during the
past few weeks: C. L. Ream, (80;
0. C, Gray, 200; Bchee A Upton,
1280; - C. S. Congleton, 80; Max
Strlxner. 100; W. M. Wilson, 100;
R. L. Bchee, 160; B. F. Johnson,
240; Tom Miller, 160; Geo. Brodgh
ton, 240; 8. and A. D. Thayer, 40;
J. A. Goll. 44; M. J. Kltchlng. 40;
B. A. Bordat, 1(0; making a total
of 2804 acres.
HALIiOWKEN PARTY
. About one hundred young people
gathered st the Baptist church last
evening end enjoyed games, music
and fortune telling.
The Basement of the church was
beautifully decorsted and presented
a Very spooky appearance. The re
ception committee was composed of
about eight ghosts who Insisted on
shaking hands with everyone. .
. Pumpkin pie a la mode was
served.
I.0.0.F.MIX
BYFBE
The I. O. O. F. building, and all
furnishings and equipment, was de
stroyed by fire Saturday morning
about 2:30 o'clock. The building
was the home of the Subordinate
Lodge, Encampment and Rabekahs
having been erected by them more
than thirty years ago. The furnish
ings were all expensive including
carpets, player piano, desks, kitchen
equipment and valuable regalia.
The origin of tho fire is unknown.
The llebekahs were there earlier In
the evening having drill practice
but report that the fire in the stove
was almoat out before they left
about 9:30.
The insurance, on the building
was 21500.
CASK UK1XG TRIED TODAY
A caae Involving the possession
of a ranch on upper Ochoco is being
tried In the courts today. The par
ties concerned are C. J. Spooner
against S. 8. Kurts and wife. The
verdict has not been decided.
A CORRECTION
The article In last week's Journal
should have read two miles of main
canal completed by the board of
directors of the Ochoco Project In
stead ot four miles.
We were Informed that the latter
was correct hut Mr. Rea gives us
the figures in the matter.
KENT POSTAGE IN
EFFECT TOMORROW
ALL LETTERS MAILED WITH 8c
RETURNED TO SENDER
All CARDS REQUIRE 2 CENTS
Government Cards Must Have Addl
tlonal Cent Attached Drop Let
ter Now Take Two Cents
Three-cent letter postage goes
Into effect tomorrow as an addition
al measure to Increase the reve
nues of the United States during
the war period. Postal cards
double In price.
The postage on letters will be at
the rate of 3 cents for every ounce
or fraction thereof, excepting drop
letters mailed for delivery from the
office at which they are posted,'
which may be mailed at the rate of
2 cents an ounce or fraction.
Postal cards are required to be
prepaid 2 cents, and therefore 1-cent
postal cards must have a 1-cent
stamp affixed to them In addition to
the 1-cent stamp Impressed on such
cards,
Private mailing cards with writ
ten messages sent openly in the
mails will be transmitted . at the
rate of 2 cents each, payable by
stamps to be affixed by the sender.
If less than three cents Is prepaid
on letter or other first-class mat
ter It will be returned to the sender.
It known, for the deficient postage
If the sender Is not known, It will.
If prepaid at least 2 cents, be
marked with the deficient postage
and sent to Its 'destination tor col
lection of the amount due upon de
livery. '
The new rates are applicable to
letters addressed for foreign de
livery, as follows: The BahamaB,
Canada, Cuba, Barbados, British
Guiana, British Honduras, Domin
ican Republic, Dutch West Indies,
England, Ireland, Scotland, Wales,
Leeward Islands, Mexico, Newfound
land, New Zealand and Panama.
With all of the above countries,
by mutual agreement, the same rate
of postage as that prevailing at
homo was charged for foreign de
livery. Postmasters have been Instructed
that the provisions of the order do
not affect the rates applicable to
letters to foreign countries other
than those named, the rates tor
such remaining at 5 cents tor the
first ounce and 3 cents for each ad
ditional fraction.
No new supplies have been re
ceived at the Prlneville postotfice,
but It Is assumed that postal cards
bearing the 2 -cent Imprint will be
issued. In the meantime postal
cards must have the extra stamp
attached by the Bender. The office
alredy carries a large supply ot 3
cent stamps.
Mrs. J. H. Horney, of Culver, was
In Prlneville yesterday visiting
friends. i ....... .
AL LIVE STOCK SHOW
WILL EQUAL AND MAY SURPASS
CHICAGO THIH YEAR
Angus Will Also Hrlng Out Strong
' Clause Thl Year Local
Men WU1 Attend
The Psclflc International Live
Stock Show will open at North Port
land on November 19 this year and
will close on the night of Nov. 24.
This will be the biggest display
of pure bred stock west of Chicago
this year, and will surpass the In
ternational at the Windy City In
some respects at least.
Just as the Oregon Inter-State
Fair at Prlneville Is the livestock
show of the Interior, the Pacific In
ternational at North Portland is the
show for the coast, and all stock
men who are Interested In the
breeding of better stock will be In
attendance If possible.
It will be remembered that last
year, Prlneville breeders bought
more pure bred stock at the Pacific
International than any other three
communities combined.
It Is by these additions to the
herds of the country that the best
results are obtained, and by the im
portation of pure bred aires to the
herds of this part of the state, the
'Prinevitfesteer1 has become "famous
In all the markets of the west and
throughout the range country.
The Shorthorns will be much In
evidence this year. They will pre
sent an excellent show in them
selves, and some of the individuals
are as fine as have ever been shown
on the coast.
There will alBO be strong shows
ot Angus and other breeds, and no
doubt many fine individuals will be
selected for places in the Prlneville
herds.
Those' who wish to exhibit stock
at this show must bear in mind that
entries will close November 9 at
noon. This is positive.
MANY HALLOWEKX PRANKS
The streets this morning showed
that the ghosts and goblins were
evidently quite busy during the
night. Much property changed
hands and many humorous signs
were placed on different buildings.
Cords of wood were moved to the
main street and converted Into
fences tor the purpose of obstruct
ing traffic.
About three hundred boys made
life miserable for the cops but
most of the Jokes were quite harm
less. A. F. Arthur of McMinnville, was
in the city yesterday adjusting the
Insurance on the I. O. O. F. build
ing.. He says the insurance will be
paid immediately on his return to
McMinnville.
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Shorthorns that will be seen at the
Portland Union Stockyards on
THE RED CROSS SHOP
Object I To Provide Comforts For
Our Soldier
The American Red Cross Shop
has been opened In Portland and
the following local committee has
been appointed: Mrs. Thomas
Sharp Jr., Mrs. Collins W. Elklns
and J. H. Upton to solicit articles
for this Shop.
If you have any articles you do
not need, please notify either Mrs.
Sharp or Mrs. Elklns.
Give the very best and the most
you can give. Wars are largely
won or lost through the spirit of
the soldiers and if tbey feel that
those at home are interested they
will have more confidence and cour
age to make the sacrifices that they
will be called upon to make.
WAR TAXES IN EFECT TODAY
The following war taxes became
effective all over the nation today:
War taxes begin new drains on
the pocketbook today.
Five cents on alt telephone calls,
telegrams or radiograms costing
more thain 15 cents.
Eight per cent on water or rail
passenger fares for trips of more
than 40 mile.
Three per cent on freight charges.
Ten per cent on Pullman car seats
or berths.
Eight cents on each $160 of life
insurance.
Ten per cent on club dues exceed
ing 12 s year.
One cent each 20 cent express
charge, or 25 cents parcel post
packages.
Tobacco taxes go Into effect, but
the dealers have been making a
little on the side by Imposing them
for several weeks.
' SCCiEIY EHS
Regular athletic work started at
Crook County High School Tuesday
evening. Miss Ellis has charge of
the girls' sports which will consist
ot volley ball, basket ball, indoor
base ball, etc. Miss Jackson and
Miss Wilde will have charge of the
regular gymnasium work consisting
of Indian clubs, dumb bells and
games.
Crook County High has joined
the state debating league and much
interest is being manifested as is
usually the case in this department.
Debating is also being encouraged
between the two societies.
. A new society has been organized
to which no student can belong un
less he or she has made a grade of
90 or above In all subjects for two
consecutive semesters. This society
will be called the Tau Phi. The
following officers were elected:
President, Helen Van Nuys; vice
president, Bernidine Beeler; secretary-treasurer,
Hazel Yancey.
The two literary societies elected
their officers yesterday afternoon
with the following results:
Ochocontan : President, George
Stearns; vice president, Serepta
Johnson; secretary-treasurer, Dew
ey Lafollette.
Alpha: President, Clara Short;
vice president, Crystal White; secretary-treasurer,
Erie Laughlin.
Try a journal Classified Ad.
Pacific International Live Stock Exposition which will open at North
November 19 and continue until tho evening of November 24.
COUNTY LIBERTY LOAFI
TOTALS $102,4C3
SATURDAY AT MIDNIGHT BANKS
CLONE AFTER BIG DAY
S44,100 SOSCf ED LAST CAT
Lou Was Far Over Subscribed 1st
Nation Exact Figure Not Yet
Known Over Ftre Billion
Crook County exceeded her allot
ment of subscriptions to the Liberty
Loan by subscribing 2102,400 to
the second issue, the campaign for
which closed Saturday at midnight.
Prlneville banks remained opea
until that hour, and a total of
$44,100 was piled up for the closing
day's contribution to the flood ot
gold that will assist so much la
taming Prussianiam. ,
The state exceeded its quota aa
usual, and the entire issue was far
over subscribed In the nation, prob
ably reaching a grand total ot over
five UUlona of dollar. .
The task of compiling: the returns
and computing the exact totals will
require days to complete, and no
doubt, aa in the first loan, the final
total will be tar In excess ot the
present estimates.
The fact that the loan was team
than half subscribed a tew days be
fore the close is conclusive evidence
that the people had their minds
made up to attend to thl business, . . .
But'wefe busy with, their "other'"
affairs,, waited until the few closing;
hours, watched their newspapers,
and came just as strong as they felt
it was necessary to care for thin
business of financing the war.
.. There can be no doubt about the
fact that they are also looking
ahead to the third loan, and others
that will follow, and will care for
them In the same businesslike way.
CORNETT SELLS HOLD
INGS AT POWELL BUTTE
G. M. Cornett sold his 1800 acre
ranch at Powell Butte, Friday, to L.
S. Hinds, of Wasco, the considera
tion being about $40,000.00.
The sale included all stock and
machinery excepting the sheep, 1804)
head of which were sold to the same
party at an average price of $12.
The ranch includes the old Wil
liamson and Allen holdings, which
have been increased by lands bought
by Mr. Cornett.
It extends from the Prinevllle
Redmond road to the top of Powell
Butte, and Is an excellent stock;
ranch, having several hundred
acres that will be watered by the
new canal which is now in prospect,
many large springs, and excellent
I grass on the high lands.
P. B. Doak is in the city today.