f
Resolution o Condolence.
At n regular convocation of Heppner
Chapter No. 2tS, U. A. M., lield in tlieir
temple on the fifth (lay of Feby. 19CS,
the fol owing resolutions were adopted:
Whereas, it has pleased the Almighty
of the universe to remove from our
midst oi:r beloved companion T. U.
ynor, who at the time of his death
beM theotlioe of G. M. ot the First Vail,
Resolved, that in the death of T. K.
J;vnorJ.this Chapter laments the loss
of a brother w ho was ever ready to prof
fer the hand of aid, the voice of sympa
thy, to the needy and distressed of the
fraternity.
Resolved, that the heartfelt sympathy
of this Chapter be extended to the fam
ily and friends, in their affliction.
Resolved, that these resolutions be
pread upon the records of Heppner
Chapter No. 26, R. A. M., and a copy
thereof be transmitted to the family of
our deceased brother, and to each of the
of Heppner. 1
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for the year 1908. Said bids must be filed with
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Heppier, Oregon, Feb. 12, 1908.
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Announcement ! Cundldale.
I hereby announce myself 88 a candi
date for the nomination for county As
sessor, subject to the will of the voters
of the Republican party, at tbe primary
ele :tion April 17. IMS. My platform:
competent, single, equal and justassess
meuts ; no lavoiites.
J.G.CRAWFORD.
To the voters of Morrow county, Ore
gon :
I hereby announce myself a candidate
for re-nomination for Assessor on the
Repnh.ican ticket, subject to the will of
ti e voters at the primaries on April 17,
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W. S.CONNER.
To the members of the Republican
I hereby announce tnvselfa candidate
for nominatioo for the office of Assessor
for Morrow county, Oregon, by the
members of the Republican party at the
primaries to be held April 17. 1908.
SAMUEL E. WILLIS.
To the Republican voters of Morrow
county :
My name will appear on tbe official
Dominating election ballot for the Re
publican party, as a candidate for nomi
nation for tbe office of county Cleik of
Morrow county, Oregon.
W. O. HILL.
I hereby announce myself a candidate
for the office of county Judge on the Re
publican ticket, subject to the will of the
voters ot Morrow county, and pronrse
it nominated and elected, to give my
undivided attention to the affairs of the
county to the end that the taxpayers
may reap the b?st results from an eco
nomical and conservative adniir.istration
of the finances ot said county, and for
the benefit ot all arties that I am unac
quainted with. I would further state
that I have been a resident of Morrow
county tor the past 25 years. Have al
ways been used to an active ovntry life
nd thint that I kniw something of the
county's needs. Iamastau ch Repub
lican, but no politician, and will employ
no methods but that are just and honor
able to obtain this office.
W. B. BARRATT.
I hereby announce myself as a candi
date for county School Superintendent,
subject to the decision of the Republican
primary election. Respectfully,
S. E. NOTSON.
I hereby announce myself as a candi
date for the office of county Judge, sub
ject to the decision of the Republican
primary election. Respectfully,
F. M. GRIFFIN.
To the Republican voters of Morrow
county :
1 hereby announce my candidacy for
tbe office of county Judge of Morrow
county, subject to the will of the Repub
lican voters at the primary election to
be held on April 17, next.
O. E. FARXSWORTH.
To the Republicans of Morrow county :
I desire to announce the tact that I
am a candidate for reelection for the of
fice of county Surveyor, subject to tbe
will of tha Republican voters at the
coming primary election.
V. H. HEATH.
Tbe Gazette is authorized to announce
the candidacy of Paul Hislor, of Lena
precinct, for the office of countv Com
missioner, subject to the will of the Re
publicans of Morrow county, at the com
ing primary election.
I will be a Republican candidate for
nomination for Assessor at the next pri
maries. I wish to express my thanks
for the endorsement already sccbrded
ne and trust that Hie public good may
alwai s be held above personal ends.
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NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION,
Department of the Interior,
Land Olllce at The Dalles, Oregon.
February 'Ttli, 1908.
Notice is hereby given that John B. Morehead
of Heppner, Morrow County, Oregon, has tiled
notice of his intention to mako final Jive year
proof in anppi rt of his claim, ylz: Homestead
Kntry No, 11974, made Jan. and, 11)3, for the SE
i Section 23 Township IN., Range 2i E. W. M..
ami that said proof will be made before J. P.
WilliimiB, U. P. Com. at his otliee in Heppner,
Oregon, on March 28. lflus.
He names the following witnesses to prove
his continuous residence upon, and cultivation
of, the land, vi?:
R. E. Tyler, oi Lexington, Oregon; J. R. Ash
inhurttt, David Hyud, and Willicm Hynd, all of
Heppner, Oregon.
C. W. MOOHE, Register.
4-347.
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.
Department of the Interior,
Laud Oliice at The. Dalles, Oregon.
February 7th, lflOS.
Nofce is hereby given that Idn V. Gray, one
of the hell s and for the heirs of Thomas R,
Howard, deceased, of Heppner, Morrow County
Oregon, has tiled notiee of her Intention to
make final five year proof iu support of her
claim, viz: Homestead Entry No. 9725, mad
for the NEH SWfc. BE NM. BW
NEK, and NW SEM Section 3. Township 5 8
Range 28 K. W. H., and t at staid proof will be
made before J. P. Williams. U. S, Com., at his
office In Heppner, Oregon, on March 27, 1908.
She names the following witnesses to prove her
continuous residence Upon, and cultivation of,
the laud, viz.
William Y. B 11, Matt Hughes, Osrper Shaner,
and Paul Webb, all of Heppner, Oregon.
C. W. MO JHE, Register.
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION
Department of the Interior, Lane. Cfllce at The
Dalles, Oregon,
Feb. 7th, lflOS.
Notiee Is hereby g'eu that Ida V. Gray, one
of the heirs and for the heirs of Mary Howard,
deceised, of Heppner, Morrow County, Oregon,
has filed notice of her intention to make final
five year proof iu support f ir claim, viz:
Homestead Entry No. W92. made , for
the 8E!4 NE'i, NEJ SK Pec. a. and 8WKi NW
H, NWU SW'i Section 2, Township 5 8., Ranse
2ri E. W, M., and that said proof w ill be made
before J. P Williams, I. S. Com. at his office iu
Heppner, Oregon, on March 27, 19ij8.
She names the following witnesses to prove
her continuous residence upon, and cultivation
of. the land, viz:
William Y. Ball, Matt Hughes, Faul Webb,
and Osmer Shaner, all of Heppner, Oregon.
C. W, MOORE, Register.
Administrator's Notice.
In tha Matter of the Estate of Martin Anderson,
Deceased.
Notice is hereby given that all persons inter
ested in theestateof Martin Anderson, deceased,
are hereby notified that J. P. Williams, admin,
istrator of tbe estate of Martin Anderson.de
ceased, has filed his final account in the above
entitled matter, in the above entitled court,
and the hearing of the said final account will
come on to be heard before the County Court o
Morrow County, State of Oregon, on the fith day
of April, 1(48. at 10 o'clock a. m. And that all
persons interested in (aid estate are hereby
given notice that any objections made to said
final account must bejjjed on or before said
time.
This notice 1b published in pursuance of J an
order duly made and entered by the Hon. T. W.
Ayere, County Judge of Morrow County, State of
Oregon, on the day of February, 1908.
J. P. WILLIAMS.
Administrator of the estate of Martin Anderson,
deceased.
Timber Land, Act June 8, 178.
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.
Cuited States Land Office, La Grande, Oregon
December 20, 1907.
Notice is hereby given that in compliance
with the provisions of the act of Congress of
June 8, 1878, entitled "An act for the sale of
timber lands In the States of California, Oregon,
Nevada and Washington Territory" as extended
to all the Public Land States by act of August 4
1892, Clarence C. Currin, of Hood River, county
of Wasco, State of Oregon, baa this day filed iu
this office his sworn eta' ement No. 6872, for the
purchase of the S!4 8Wi SW 8E1 Section
12, NWM NEK "f Section No. 13, In Townehlp
No. 4 S. Range No. 29 E. W. M., and will oner
proof to show that the land sought Is more val
uable for its timber or stone than ior agricul
tural purposes and to establish his claim to said
land before the Register and Receiver at La
Grande. Oregon, on Wednesday, the 11th day of
March, 190.
He names as witnesses:
David 0. Brichoux. of La Grande, Oregon,
Everett O. Hall, Charles Hall, and Hugh B. Ls
son, of Hood River, Oregon,
Any and all persons claiming adversely the
above-described lands are requested to file their
claims In th.s office on or before said lltn day of
March. 1908.
Jan 2-Mar 5 E. W . DAVI8. Register.
Stockholders' notliir.
Notice is hereby aiven that the reeularannual
meeting of the stockholders of the Heppner
Mining Co. will be held at the office of Redfleld
A Van Aaetor, in Heppner. Oregon, on the sec
ond Thursday in February, laiw, the same being
the l;th day of the month, at 2 o'clocx P, M. of
said day, for the purpose of electing officers and
other business that may come before the meat,
ing.
I). B. STALTER, Pres.
T. W. AYERS. Sec.
Dated at Heppner. Oregon. Jan. 4. VMM.
Timber Land, Act June 3, 1S7M.
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.
L'nited States Land Office. The Dalles. Oresron.
' December ''h. r.7(
Notice is hereby given that in compliance
Willi tho provisions 'f the act of Congress of
June 3, lhi8, entitled "All act for the tale of
timber lands in'the States of California. Oregon.
Nevada and Washington Territory," as extended
to all the Public Land States by act of August 4,
1M2, James Ferson, of Hardman, county ot
Morrow, State of Oregon, has this day filed in
tliiB olllce his Bworn statement Mo. 44h7, far' the
purchase of the NEVi SE of Section No. 31, in
Township No. 5 S.. Range No. 9rt E. W. M..
and ill offer proof to show that the land sought
is more valuable fo its timber or stone than for
agricultural purposes, and to establish bisclnlm
to said land before J. P. William, U. 8. Com
missioner at his office in Heppner, Oregon, on
the 10th day of March, 1908.
Ha names as witnesses:
George W. Chapin, William K. Severance,
William McDanie!. and Edward 8. McDaniel
all of Hardman. Oregon,
Any and all persons claiming adversely the
above-described lands are requested to file their
claims in this officS on or before said loth day
of March, 1908.
Jan2-Mart C. W. MOOBE, Regteter.
4-157.
Timber Land, Aot June 8,1878.
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.
United States Land Office, La Grande, Oregon
. January 17, IflOH.
Notice is. hereby given that In compliance
with the provisions of the act of Congress of
Junes, 1H78, entitled "An act lor the sale of
timber lauds iu the States of California, Oregon,
Nevada and Washington Territory," a extend
ed to all the Public Laud States bv act of
August 4, 1892,
Tharideus A, Moore of Heppner, county of
Morrow, State of Oregon, has this day died in
this office his sworn statement No. 5912, for tho
purohaeo of the Southeast gtiartor of the North
west quarter of Section No.7, in Township No. 4
6., Kango No 29 E W. M. and will offer proof to
show that the laud sought is moro valuable for
its timber or stone than for agricultural r ur
poses, and to establish hla claim to said laud
before J. P. Williams, U. 8. Com. at Heppner,
Oregon, on Monday, the 18th day of April, 1908.
He names as wituessca:
Paul Hisler, E.D. Palmer. George Moore, and
Add Moore, all of Heppner. Oregon.
Any and all persons claiming adversely the
above-described lands are requested to file their
claims in this otllce on or before said 1:1th day
of April, 1108.
FebG-Aprfl E. W.J5AV18, Register.
Notice for Publication.
Department of the Interior,
Land Office at La Grande, Oregon.
December 23. 1907.
Notice is hereby given that Fridolph Ander
son, of Uurdane, Oregon, has tiled notice of his
Intention to make final five-year proof in sup
port of his claim, viz: Homestead Kntry No.
11482 m de May 81. If02. for the 8EH NEK, NE
8E" Section 4, 8W Ntv, N W) 8W4, Section
8, Township 4 8., Range 29 E. W. M., and that
said proof will be made before J. P. Williams,
U. S. Coinmii-slnner, at Ida ot&oe in Heppner,
Oregon, on Febv 10. 1908.
He names the following witnesses to prova
his continuous residence upon, and cultivation
of, the land viz:
Jesse I). French, of Gurdane, Oregon: Joseph
Hays, of Heppner, Oregon; William L. Shell, ot
Gurdane, Oregon; Thomas J. Burroughs, of
Gurdane, Oregon,
Jan2-Fet6 E. W. DAVIS, Register
Wanted: Information as to address of fol
lowing names, personn whose addre-s was Mo
row County some years ago. ddress Haivey
Spaldinu it Som, w aahingmn, D. C
Edward Casey Henry Carter
Daniel Carpenter Edward (Jostern
Joseph Curran
NOTICE FOH PUBLICATION.
Dapattmcnt of the Interior,
U. S. Land Office, The Dalles, Oregon,
January 22, 1908.
ITo whom it may concern;
nutue IB iioiBuy jgivuu mtii uuuci uie iuuv.b-
lons of the act of Congress of August 14, 1848,
and the acts supplementary amendatory thereto
the State of Oregon, has this day filed in this
office Its application. No. 720, to select the 8E'4
of the SEH of Section 17, T. 4 South, Range 24
E. W. M.
Any and all persons claiming adversely the
above-described land, or desiring for any reason
to object to the final allowance of the selection.
should file their claims or ob?ectioiis In this of
fice on or before the 14th day of March, 19(8.
Jan30 Mch5 C. W. MOORE, Register,
Notice of final Accounting
Notice is hereby given that the undersigned
administrator of the Estate of Elmer Burnam,
deceased, has hied his final account asnch ad
ministrator with tha County Court of Morrow
County, Oregon, and that said Court has fixed
Monday, the '2nd dav of March, 19(8. at the hour
of 10 o'clock in the forenoon as the time, and
the County Courthouse in thCity of Heppner.
Morrow Coun'y, Oregon, as the place for hear
ing said account anil any objections thereto,
and for the settlement of said account and es
tate All persons having any objections to offer to
such account nr notified to make or present
same on or before said date.
J23-F20 R. F. HYND, Administrator.
Notice of t'liinl Accounting-.
Notice Is hereby given that the n-derslgned
administrator of the Estate of Sarah E. Pad berg,
deoeased. has filed with the Connty Court of
Morrow County, Oregon, his final account a
such administrator, and that said Court has
tlxert and appointed Monday, the 2nd day of
March, lttw. at 10 o'clock a. m. as the time and
the County Court room in tho court house in
the city of Heppner as the place for hearing
such account and the settlement of said estate.
All persons having any objections to offer to
aid account are hereby notified to present
same on or before said date.
J30-F27 HENRY PADUEK.fi, Administrator.
Wanted: Information as to address of fol
lowing named parties who lived in Morrow
County a few years ago Small recoveries can
probab'y be made. Address Harvey Spalding
fc Sons, Washington, D. C.
John Ge.rge Banning Joseph Hartley
Milton E, Arthur Emma E. Allen
Lemuel C. Agee
Wanted: Information as to address of fol
lowing named persons whose address was Mor
row Connty some years ago. Address Harvey
Spalding & (Sons, Washington, D C.
John D. Cmran Jacob Cheadle
Phillip L. Coleman Frank Conklln
Orson S. Cova
Wanted: Information as to address of fol
lowing named tiersons whoso address was Mor
row County some years ago. Address Harvey
Spalding & Sons, Washington, D. C.
Rosa E. Doylo David G. Duncan
Thomas F. Dolan Thomas Dumery
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.
Department of the Interior,
Land Office at La Grande. Oregon.
January 30. 1908.
Notice is nereby given that L'na viva CannifT,
of Galloway, Oregon, has filed notice of her in
tention to mate final five year proof in support
of her claim, viz: Homestead Entry No, 12407,
made Jan. 28, lfltfl, for the HE!-' Section 20, town
ship 1 N, Range 27 E. W. M, and that said
proof will be inadti before J. P. Williams. TJ. 8.
Commissioner, at Heppner, Oregon, on March
lii, 1WW.
She names the following witnesses to prove her
continuous residence upon, and cultivation of,
the land, viz:
Willism W. Husvarl, Mos s M. Thomas, Ed
ward Neel, and Roy B. Neel, all of Galloway.
Oregon.
FcW-Ncl.12 E.W.DAVIS, Register.
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.
Department of the Interior.
Land Otliee at LaGrande, Oregon.
January 3d, 11 H.
Notice is hereby given thnt Charles 8. CainTiff,
of Galloway, Oregon, has filed notice of his in
tention to make final five year proof in enpport
of hfs claim, viz: Hoimstoad Entry No. 12425
made Feb. 5th, 19113, f r the NW) Section 21,
Township 1 N., Range 27 E. W. M.. and that said
proof will be made before J. P. Williams, U. 8.
Commissioner. at Heppner, Oregon, on March
18,1908.
Hg names the following witnesses to prove
his continuous residence upon, and cultivation
of, tha land, viz:
William W. Howard, Moses M. Thomas, Ed.
ward Neel. and Roy B. Neel, all of Galloway,
Oregon.
Feb6-Mcbl2 E, W. DAVIS, Register.
Timber Land, Act June S, 1H78.
Notice For Publication.
United States Land Office, The Dalles, Oregon
January 11th, 1908
Notice is hereby given fliat in compllnnce
with the provisions of the act of Congress of
Juno 8, 1878, entitled "An aot for the sale of
timber lands in the Slates of California, Oregon,
Nevada, nnd Washington Territory," as extend
ed to all the Public Land States by act of Au
gugt4. 1802. TildonH. Williams, of Hardman,
comity of Morrow, Btato of Oregon, has this day
filed in this olllce his sworn statement No, 4M0,
for the purchase of the Lot 4 9 HVf'4 & BW!
NEU of Section No. 8, in Township No. 8
Range No. 2B E. W. M.,and will offer proof to
show that tho land sought is more valuable for
its timber or stone than for agricultural pur
poses, and to establish his claim to said land be
fore J. P. Williams, U. 8. Com. at his offioe in
Heppner, Oregon, on the 25th day of March,
1908.
He names as witnesses:
James C. Keithley. Geo. A. Blealcman, of
Hardman, Oregin; Bilas A. Harris, Jesse Emery,
of Parker's Mill, Oregon.
Any and all persons claiming adversely the
above-described land are requested to file their
claim in this office ou or before said 25th day of
March, 1908.
Jaa23 Mchl9 C. W. MOORE, Register.
Timber Land, Aot June 8, 1873.
Notice For Publication
United States Land Office, The Dalles. Oregon
January 11th, 190$.
Notiee is hereby given that in compliance
with the provisions of the aot of Congress of
June 8. 1878, entitled "An act for the sale of
timber lands In the "tates of California, Ore
gon, Nevada, and Washington Territory ," as ex
tended to all the Public Laud States by act of
August 4, 1892, Nellie Howoll, of Hardman,
county of Morrow, State of Oregon, has this day
filed in this office her sworn statement No. 4rllr
forth purchase of the SWSKU ASESWU of
Sectio.i No, IS, in Township No. 5 S, Rungo No.
25 E. W. M., and w.ll otter proof to Bhow fiat the
land sought is more valuable for its timber or
aine than for agricultural purposes, and to es
tablish her claim to said land before J. P. Wil
liams, V. 8. Commissioner at his oliice in Hepp
ner, Oregon, on the 25th day of March, 1908.
She names as witnesses :
Thomas J. Merrill, Albert Emery, Guy Had
ley, and Clifford Merrill, all of Hardman, Ore
gon. Any and all persons claiming adversely the
above-described land i are requested to file their
claims in this office ou or before said 25th day
of March, l'JOS,
Jan23-Mchl9 C, W, MOORE, Register.
Timber Land, Act June 3, 1878. '
NOTICE (OK PL'IIXICATION.
Department of the Interior.
Dotted States Land Offioe, The Dalles, Oregon.
December 12th. 1907.
Notice is hereby given that Augustus Hoskins,
of . Hardman, Connty of Morrow, State
of Oregon, has applied to purchase,, under the
act of Congress of Jane 3, 1878, as extended by
act of August 4, 1892, the SWNW", and NWJ
SW!, Section 13, T 5 8 . R. 28 E. W. M.. and will
offer proof to show that the land sought is more
valuable for its timber or stone than for agricul
tural purposes, and to establish his claim to said
land before J. P. Williams, U. 8, Comm'r. at his
office in Heppner, Or., on the Cth day of March,.
1908.
He names as h's witnesses:
Hardy P. Long, Edgar Matteson. Arthur Reid,.
John Brown, all of Heppner, Oregon.
Any and all persons claiming adversely the-above-described
lands are requested to file their
claims in this office on or before said 6th dny of
March, 1908.
C. W. MOORE. Register..
Dec. Sfi-Mch 6.
4 -157.
Timber Land, Act June 3, 1879.
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.
United States Land Office, LaOrande, Oregon;
December 9. 1907.
Notice is hereby given that in compliance with
the provisions of the act of Congress of June 8,
1878. entitled "An act for the sale of timber
lands in the States of California, Oregon,
Nevada and Washington Territory," as extend
ed to all the Public Laud States by act of
August 4, 1892, Hugh B. Esson, of Hood River,
county of Wasco, State of Oregon, has this day
filed in this office his sworn statement No. 5853,
for the purchase of the EV, NW, E',4 8W!
Section No. 13. in Townhip No. 4 8 Range No
29, E. W. M.."and will offer proof to show that
the land sought is more valuable for its timber
or stone than for agricultural purposes, and to
establish his claim to said land before the Reg
ister and Receiver at La Grande, Oregon, on
Thursday, the 27th day of February, 1908.
He names as witnesses!'
David C. Brichoux, of La Grande, Oregon;
John Beitzinger, of Portland, Oregon; William
J. Brownell, and Charles Ha!l, of Hood River,
Oregon.
Any and all persons claiming adversely the
above-described lands are requested to file their
claims in this office on or before said 27th day of
February. 1908.
Dec.l9-Febl9 E. W. DAVIS, Register.
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Timber Land, Aot June 3 187K.
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION".
United States Land Offioe, LaGrande. Orrgoil.
December 9, Ji'UT.
Notice is hereby given that in compliance
with the provisions of the act of Congress of
June 8, 1878,' entitled "An act for the sale of
timber lands in the States of California. Oregon,
Nevada and Washington Territory" as extended
to all the Public Land States by net of August 4,
William J. Ilmwnvll, of Hood River, coun
ty of Wasco, state ot Oregon, has this day rile I
In this otliee his worn statement No. .v.-2 for
the purchase of the st1 of S ctlnn No. 13, in
Township No. 4 8. Range No. J'.l, E. W. M., and
w ill oll'ur proof to show that the land sought is
more valuable for Its timber or stone than for
agricultural purjoses, nnd to establish hisrlaim
to said land before the Register and Receiver at
l-n Granite. Oregon, On Thursday the 27th day of
February, i9"H.
He names as w.tnesses:
David C. Brichoux, of La Grande, Oregon;
John Snitzinger. of Portland, Oregon: Charles
Hall, and Hugh B. Esson, of Hood River, Ore
Ron Any and ell persons claiming adversely the
Bboe-deieribed Unds are requested to tile their
claims in thir office on or before said 27th day
February, 1908.
Decl9-Febl9 E. W. DAVIS, Register.
Wanted: Information as to ad tress nf fol
lowing named Dartiee who lived in Morrow
C. unty a few years ago. Small recoveries can
probably be made. Address Harvev Stisldlns
80ns, Washington D. C.
Albert W. Bassell John E. Bremer
Augnst W. Brietzke Wm. A. Bogard
UeorgeB. Bidwell
Independent gad reliable The Dregon-
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