Crook County Journal
COUNTY OFFICIAL PAPER FOR CROOK COUNTY
CITY OFFICIAL PAPER FOR CITY OF PRINEVILLE
VOL XXII
PRINEVILLE, CROOK COUNTY, OREGON, NOVEMBER 29, 1917
NO. 3
BOTTOM ALMOST HIT
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HAM' OF LENGTH HEADY FOB
. "BOTTOMING OIT" I'lUM'KHH
LATERALS NOW WEST OF M'KAY
3M0 l is t of Wood Slave Hot to
Cross Orlioro Valley Kliovcl
Does JiOO Feot Dully
AlmoHt half of thn distance on
ilia b Ik cut for tha main canal on
tha Ochoeo projiirt la rnady for tha
trial "bottoming out" process, which
n-aii tfiHt between 000 and 600
fret of tha total distance or 1400
feet la Hearing completion. Engineer
Ilea nyi that there la no douhl but
tha cut will he completed early In
January.
Tha lateral ar all aurvnynd and
a part of thn system conatrueted
wilt of McKay creek, and the
engineers are now at work on the
system east of McKay.
Aa toon aa thn ayatem on tho weat
baa been checked over, work will
atari with much more speed, and
the weat end of thn ayatnm will be
completed In ahort order. I
A 3600 foot atave pipe or alphon,
tt I no lica In diameter, will be built
soon across the Ochoco valley from
the north aide to the cove south of
the city.
Thla will be built by contract,
and blda will be opened on Decem
ber 1 fur thn work.- Tbe district
will build tha foundation, and the
contractor will build thn pipe, and
provide thn material for It.
Thn ateam ahovel which la being
operated on the east end of tho tnnln
canal by Newport Construction Co.
la building about 300 lineal feet of
finished i until per day now, and la
past thn must dtillcult part of the
construction, where powder waa
conatantly uaed.
Camps for the tunnel and the
canal work arc to be completed aoon
which will broaden thn work.
Good progreaa ia being madn by
Mr. Shotwell who la building east
from McKay toward tho tunnel.
TAXPAYERS URGED TO
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Judge Wallace has requested us to
urgo that all interested taxpayer
attend thn meeting of the county
court on Decemhor 6, at which time
the mutter of fixing the budget for
1918 will be determined.
Ho nays there Is much misunder
standing about the various items on
the budget.
Tho Ochoco District Horn of $58,
000 which I mentioned In the
budget for example Is fixed by the
director of the district and will be
paid by proporty holders within the
district, but la necessarily mentioned
In the budget.
Thl tax la decldod upon by the
board of director of the district ac
cording to tbe need of the district,
and will not be changed or con
sidered at the mooting next Wed
nesday. The roads and bridges fund is
regulated to some extent by con
tract already made with the state
and government on the Ocboco road
and cannot be changed now. A
number of interesting things can be
learned by attending this meeting,
and all who can do so should be
present.
LUNCH EON WKUi ATTENDED
The Commercial Club luncheon
at the Baptist church last Friday
noon was attended by about fifty
citizens Including several women.
Mayor Stewart talked about rail
road bonds, Supt. J. E. Myers told
of tbe success ot the food conserva
tion pledge campaign and W. F.
King on the Y. M. C. A. drive.
The luncheon this week will be
bold at the Frlnevllle Hotel.
KFJIF.KAII CONVENTION HELD
Ollln-ri) Flirted Will Mift In Red
iiioml Net Viur
Tim RiOickali district convention
won hold In thl city Thursday at
which tiniH delegate were present
from Redmond, timid, Terrebonne,
and Culver besides the local lodge.
President Mary A. Lancaster of
tho alula assembly, waa present and
conducted the meeting, assisted by
officers and delegate.
Officers for the year are: Mra.
Kmlly Cllno, Redmond, chairman;
Mra. Ethel Fleming, Bond, vice
chairman; Mra. Kdlth R. Illllinan,
Culver, secretary.
RED BOSH II.WCK AT BOI1EBTS
l(Mi nilM-r l llciiellt Will Be Given
III .Ni'lwin Hull
A Ited Croa dance will be held In
thn Nelaon hull at Hoberta on De
cern tier 15.
NThe mualc and hall rent will be
donated by Mra. Nelaon and daugh
ter and all proceed will be given to
the lied Croa.
ALL ARE SUBJECT TO
INCOME TAX FOR 1917
The new Income tax la of Interest
to almoet every man these daya, and
between the flrat of January and
March, blank must be filled out
and tiled, accompanied by the
proper amount of tax.
Concerning thla tax the office of
Milton A. Miller, collector of Intern
al revenue, ha iaaued regulation
aa follow:
Thl affects every unmarried In
dividual with an annual Income of
fl.000 or more, and every married
Individual or head of a family with
an Income of $2,000 or more. Re
turns tor thl tax, covering the en
tire ynar of I IT, uiuat bn made to
thi office after the cloae of the year
and on or before March 1st, 1918,
and aiinllurly each year thereafter.
Those knowing themselves to be
uhjnct to this tax should apply to
me on or before January lBt, 1918,
for blanks and Instructions. Those
who have paid Income tnx under
thn old laws will receive blank
without making application therefor.
MACINTOSH ARRIVES MONDAY
I'roininent Central Oregon Mun Re
turna From Alunka
The many friends of A. L. Mac
intosh were pleased to hear of the
aafe arrival at Astoria of the steam
er Joseph Pulitzer on which he
sailed and was given' up as lost.
The vessel had been through
heavy storm a the deck cargo was
lost and she waa entirely out of fuel
being at sea fifty days and struggling
against storms all of the time.
The Pulitzer had been chartered
by Mr. Muclntosh and Dr. Andrew C.
Smith, of Portland, for the trip to
Unnluska where they are Interested
in sheep raising.
DEATH OF THERSA A. BELKNAP
Thersa A. Belknap died at the
home of her son, Dr. H. P. Belknap
in this city Sunday morning, after
an illness ot about two weeks.
Thersa Ann Innian was born near
Lexington, Kentucky, June 6th,
1836. With her parents she came
to Missouri in the year 1850, then
on to Oregon, across the plains In
1862. They settled In Lane County,
and on June 19th, 1856, she was
married to H. A. Belknap and they
moved to this county In 1874.
To this union seven children were
born, six of whom survive her: Dr.
H. P. Belknap, of Prlnevllle; Harvey
Belknap, ot Los Gates, California;
S. I. Belknap and Dr. V. C. Belknap
of Prairie City, E. A. Belknap, of
Prairie City, B. A. Belknap, of
Sumpter, and Mrs. Grace Smith, ot
San Jose, California,
Her husband died December 30th,
1913, and was burled beside their
daughter Lilly, at Salem, Oregon,
where the remains were taken Mon
day night.
Mrs. Belknap united with the
Christian Church when she was Just
a little girl. She was also a mem
ber of the Eastern Star lodge.
Funeral services were held at the
Christian church in this city Mon
day afternoon at 4 o'clock.
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GOVERNOR WITtlYCOtiFS
THANKSGIVING PROCLAMATION
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Thn year 1917 has visited a
ray ol sunshine are cast across the dark valley through which Ik j
we are now passing,' and so many blessings . promise to come Rat
from the ultimate victory which must be ours, that we should '
Join more unitedly and more reverently than ever before a we Pt '
again render thanksgiving unto Him who guides the destinies of Ik
continents and nations, states and Individuals. M j
We should not only express our deepest gratitude to Divine la 1
Providence for a bountiful harvest of the fruits of the soil and Ha j
the blessings which come from Industrial activity, but we should Pai j
also be extremely thankful to our Divine Father for the true a j
spirit of patriotism which characterizes our citizenship In this ta :
terrible hour ot national peril. May we therefore mingle with our
thankfulness for the material blessing bestowed by our heavenly
fathei our most earnest prtyers for divine guidance as patriotic
Americans toward a successful solution of a world's democracy
and the ultimate establishment of a permanent peace between
nations and of good will among men.
Each American Is today privileged, as never before In all ft
history, to serve and to assist in preserving, not only his own
country, but he has for the first time a chance also to serve the H
world and humanity at large iu the preservation and extension I
of Justice and liberty, rich gifts which have long been our to I,
enjoy. is
A Oregonlan we should feel especially proud and thankful )
that thl state has stood so nobly at the forefront of the nation OS
In all patriotic matters arising out of tbe world war. Though our Bai
heart! may be aad as we say goodby to Oregon's splendid sons who fc
are offering their very blood to their country' cause, we should be
consoled and gratified that each of us, In some way however in-
direct and Incidental, is called upon to exert an Influence on the hi
side of democracy in the struggle against military autocracy. Iks,
Now, therefore, I, James Withycombe, governor of the state I,
ot Oregon, by virtue of the authority In me vested, and following la
the time-honored custom of the governors of tbe several states 11
In Joining with the president of the United 8tates, do hereby
proclaim Thursday, November 29, 1917, aa Thanksgiving day;
and I call upon the people of Oregon to pause from their labora
In a spirit of prayerfulness and to give thanks to Almighty God,
whom we worship, for the bounties and blessings and liberties Ml
which have boen bestowed upon us and upon our commonwealth.
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and Iks
caused the great seal of the state of Oregon to be affixed this Ik
Z2nd day of November, 191V.
JAMES WITHYCOMBE, Governor.
WAR STAMP ACT IS
EFFECTIVE DECEMBER I
STAMPS REQUIRED ON MANY
LEGAL DOCUMENTS
CHECKS WILL NOT BE STAMPED
Penalties Are Heavy and Everyone!
Should Iteiiieniber These
Instruments
The stamp tax on legal Instru
ments, provided for In the recently
enacted war revenue measure, will
go into effect Saturday. On and aft
er that date revenue stamps must be
affixed to notes, drafts, deeds, cer
tificates of stock, powers of attorney
and other legal papers. Several pen
alties are provided for failure to
comply.
Exemptions from this tax are pro
vided only for bonds, notes, or other
instruments issued by the United
States, by foreign governments, or
by states and territories, sub-divisions,
or municipalities; and for
stocks and bonds issued by co-operative
building and loan associations
which are organized and operated
exclusively for the benefit of their
members and make loans only to
their shareholders, or by mutual
ditch or Irrigating companies.
Bonds, debentures, or certificates
of Indebtedness issued on and after
December 1, 1917, by any person,
corporation, partnership, or associa
tion, on each $100 of face valuation
or traction thereof, 5 cents. Every
renewal of the foregoing shall be
taxed as a new issue.
Indemnity and surety bonds, tor
the indemnifying ot any person, cor
poration or partnership, or corpora
tion who shall have been bound or
engaged as surety, and all bonds for
the due enactment of any contract,
obligation or requirement, or official
bonds, and to account for money re
ceived, 60 cents. Policies of rein'
surance are exempt from the tax
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great cloud upon us, but so many
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FOR UNION MEETING
LYON PARTY TO ARRIVE FOB
TUESDAY EVENING NEXT
SERVICES AT M. E. CHURCH
Interest Is Good and Big Meeting
Is Promised For Well
Known Speuker
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Tuesday evening of next week
should mark the opening ot the big
gest union meeting ever held by
Prineville churches.
The meetings will be conducted
by Dr. Elwood P. Lyon, evangelist,
who is supported by a party of three
including Mrs. Lyon.
The meeting place has been
changed to the Methodist Church,
where there is seating capacity for
a large audience, and accommoda
tions that are better than could be
had at the Club Hall.
Interest is good in the start of the
meeting, and indications now are
that there will be a large attendance
from the opening date.
Dr. Lyon conducted meetings in
Washington and California after
leaving Prineville this spring, and
has concluded a very successful
meeting in Redmond since his re
turn to Oregon, and will close a
union series in Bend on Sunday
night next.
ELEVEN SHARE PRIZE
R. A. Ward Only Central Oregon
Man To Guess Weight
Eleven people guessed the exact
weight of the two Herefords at the
Land Products Show Just closed In
Portland. The guesses ranged from
660 pounds to 40,000 pounds. The
weight was 2423 pounds.
R. A. Ward, county agriculturist,
was the only Central Oregon man
to guess the exact weight.
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AHMY RIFLES CALLED IN
Order AlTerta All HcIhk.Is Using the
Regulation Arm
A telegram has been received by
H. C. Baughman from tbe war de
partment, calling In the army rifles
that were In use by the boys in tbe
military training department of the
High School.
The order affects all schools
where regulation army rifles are In
use In training, which Includes the
agricultural colleges and others.
It is made necessary by tbe fact
that there Is a great shortage of
guns for the regular army.
Tbe training will be continued at
the local high school, even though
It may be necessary to use wooden
guns for the purpose.
DELIVERING LIBERTY BONDS
Crook County Bunk Haa Shipment
of Second I,oan Bonds
The Crook County Bank has re
ceived a shipment of the second Lib
erty Loan bonds of the smaller de
nominations, and is making deliv
eries to customers who . purchased
tbe bonds during the second drive.
P. M.PITZER ARRESTED
According to a dispatch from
Klamath Falls to the Telegram dat
ed November 24, George Taylor and
P. M. Pitzer were arrested there
Wednesday night with 200 bottles
of whisky. Tbe dispatch says they
were on their way to Prineville
where they expected to dispose of
the whisky at $6 a quart.
We are informed that these boys
telephoned to friends in Prineville
tor $800 wtth which to pay their
fine, although this has not been
verified. "' '
REFUSED TO GIVE EVIDENCE
Charley Stroud Contributes $25 to
County Coffers
After being arrested and fined for
drunkenness, Charley Stroud was
brought before the Justice Court
last Thursday, and on refusing to
tell where he obtained the liquor
was fined twenty-five dollars for
contempt ot court by Judge A. R
Bowman.
PARENT-TEACHERS' MEETING
Will He Held Monday At The Public
School Building Come
The parent-teachers' meeting will
be held on Monday evening of next
week at the public school building.
All are urged to attend, and sug
gestions for the coming year will be
discussed.
The program for the Monday
evening meeting will be as follows:
Song by the audience; piano duet,
Blanche Shipp and Mildred Dish
man; recitation, Serepta Johnson;
paper, Mrs. Laslette; song, America,
bv the audience.
MUST HAVE LICENSE
TO USE EXPLOSIVES
The government has issued three
! kinds ot blanks for the use ot
county clerks in issuing licenses to
1 those who wish to buy, sell or use
I explosives.
j This means is taken to keep exact
! control of the kind ot materials that
j might be of use to those wishing to
do harm to the government in any
of its industries.
If you wish - to use explosives in
any manner you must first obtain a
license from the county clerk for
the purpose you wish.
GIFTS TO RED CROSS SHOP
The committee for the Red Cross
Shop wish to thank all those who
contributed to the shipment for the
Thanksgiving Sale. Twelve turkeys
and twenty chickens were given and
Bent by the women from the country
around Prineville.
The shop Is always anxious to re
ceive contributions ot any sort, as
every little bit helps.
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PORTLAND INTERESTS
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ARE NOW AND HAVE ALWAYS
BEEN READY TO ACT
TWOHY BROS. HAY LAY TRACK
Funds and Supplies Will Be For
warded Upon Receipt of Peti
tions Now Being Circulated
That Portland interests are now
ready, and have at all times been
ready to advance the funds and
other aid promised to assist in the
completion of the City of Prineville
railway, through the medium of the
Oregon Development League, Just
as soon as the city Is in a position
to give those furnishing tbe funds
something for their money is the
statement of Mayor Stewart who re
turned recently from a conference
with these people.
It is not improbable that Twohy
Brothers Company will lay the rails
at a very early date and in this
manner be able to haul their sup
plies to Prineville by rail instead of
making the heavy motor haul from
Redmond.
This information has been fur
nished by reliable people, and is re
peated in a letter made public by
Mayor Stewart, which was received
by him from Clark Kendall & Co.
They are ready to do this without
waiting for the formality of a bond
election, but upon the receipt of the
petition signed by majority of the
voters of the city.
These petitions have been In cir
culation a few days, and are meet
ing with loyal support.
Extracts from the letter, and also .
the body of the petition are here
with reproduced.
"We also band you herewith a
suggested form of Memo. Agreement
which we think it would be wise for
you to have circulated at once, and
just as soon as you get sixty per
cent (60 p. c.) or more of the voters
ot Prineville to sign same, please
mail it to us. Special Delivery, and
we will at once cooperate with you
in the making of arrangements tor
you to receive, at once, $26,000.00
in cash through the Oregon Develop
ment League, track material from
the railroads and the services for
laying your track by Twohy Bros.
Company.
"Please understand that none ot
this will be done by us, but we will
put it in shape quickly for you to
actually accept; in other words, we
will not obligate you in any way,
but will arrange for matters so that
you, yourselves, may conclude them,
if you see fit.
"Of necessity, such help as we are
giving you may seem to come to you
in a rather fixed and , dictatorial
way; please understand that that is
not our wish, but that we are only
cooperating to accomplish what we
feel certain you want accomplished,
and that we are doing it, not for
any financial return of any kind, but
only as a matter of public Interest
to your community, in which we
naturally share to a very great ex
tent at this time."
"To the Honorable Council of the
City of Prineville, Prineville, Ore
gon. "We, the undersigned, hereby re
quest that your council at once do
all things necessary to arrrange tor
the financing of the completion of
the City of Prineville Railway, and
to that end pass such ordinances
and call such elections and take such.
further action as will hasten its ac
complishment. "We, voters of said city, hereby
pledge ourselves, individually, to
vote for an issue of One Hundred
Thousand Dollars, ($100,000) bonds
of the City at the time of such,
election." .
MRS. T. E. J. DUFFY Ult
"Word has Just been received from
Bend that Mrs. T. E. J. Duffy is ill
with scarlet fever at the home ot
her sister, Mrs. George Brosterhous.
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