The I Ieitner GazktVi;
Ettablinhed
pLonocr Taper of Morrow County,
March 30, 1883.
VAWl'ER CRAWFORD,
Editor and Proprietor
d every ThurJay morning, and entered at
t't? iVtfttnce at Hcppner, Oregon, a second
ci.tsa liintU i'.
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Thursday, January 4, 1911
D. E. Gilman returned on Sat
urday evening from a visit of
about a momn to tne states 01
Missouri and Illinois. He spent
a greater portion of the time in
Central Illinois where he did
some good work in boosting Mor
row county among the substan
tial farmers of that part of the
Middle West. Being well posted
on all conditions in all parts of
the state of Oregon, Gene was
able to do the right kind of work
among the people visited, and
good results will follow. Many
people he paw during his stay
East were wading with gumboots
on in mud, gathering their corn
crop, which by the way was al
most a failure this season, many
having to buy feed for their stock.
Mr. Gilman was not slow in dem
onstrating to them that tho we
might have a failure of crops in
this county once every three
years, yet we could get far better
cash returns for the investment
and labor expended than are these
people off the lands valued at $G0
to $80 per acre. Morrow county,
after all, has a great many advan
tages, especially for the man
with moderate means, and not
the least of these is the bully
food ckss of people already
living here. Just more of the
same kind is needed, that is all.
Statement of Receipts and Disbursements
of the General Fund of Morrow County
for the Year 1911.
Balance on hand Jan. 1, 1911 $ 7,057 08
Received from Sheriff in fees 86 80
Received from State" one-half of bounty . . 1, 003 50
Received from Herman Goetsch estate. . . . 85 85
Received from Coroner 2 55
Received from County Clerk, fees, etc .... 2,692 90
Received from hire of mule teams 22 00
Received from City of Heppner, use of jail 2 00
Received from Sheriff, 1907 taxes 85 06
1908 taxes 295 63
1909 taxes 410 40
1910 taxes 53,138 86
Received from transfer of Institute Fund . 102 82
Paid 1911 State Tax...
Paid to Indigent Saldiers' Fund
Paid General Fund Warrants
Paid iuterest on the same
Balance on hand December 30, 1911 .
$16,056 59
250 00
29,214 87
2,566 61
16,932 38
N. A. Leach and wife, of Port
land, visited over Sunday at the
home of his brother, Dr. M. A.
Leach. Mr. Leach has held an
important position in the Port
land office of Kerr, Gifford&Co.,
grain dealers, for a number of
years, but has given up that
place to accept a better one on
the coast at the mouth of the
Rogue river where this company
has large interests that will in
the future be under his charge.
Alvah is a Morrow county boy
who has made good and his ad
vancement with this company
has been from the bottom of the
ladder up, and the new position
pays him a princely salary.
Word announcing the death at
Portland, on Saturday morning
Dec. 30, of Mrs. Mollie Crawford,
was received by her parents here,
Mr. and Mrs. A. Stevenson, Mrs.
Crawford had been an invalid for
the past year and almost contin
uously under the physicians care
daring this time and the imme
diate cause of death was from
heart trouble. She leaves a hus
band and two daughters, one of
whom is married. Her people
here were prevented being pre
sent at the funeral which was
held at Portland on Monday af
ternoon, as word reached them
too late to catch the outgoing
train. The sympathy of numer
ous Heppner friends goes out to
the family in this sad bereave
ment. Some interesting comparisons
are shown by Government figures
on Oregon's population, just
gleaned lYoii the la.-:t census by
Department of Commerce
$65,020 45 $65,020 45
Statement of the Receipts and Disburse
ments of the Road Fund of Morrow
County for the Year 1911.
Balance on hand Jan. 1, 1911 3
Received from State i Forest Rentals 1910
Received from State, 5 per ct. Land Sales,
1910
Received from State, 5 per ct. Land Sales
1911
Received from City of Heppner
Received from Board of Road Crew
Received frpm Board of Bridge Crew. . . .
Received from Road Supervisors
Received from Sale of Stove
Received from Sale of Corrugated Culverts
Received from Sheriff, 1907 taxes
1908 taxes
1909 taxes
; 904 21
185 64
288 20
272 30
. 101 12
14 00
148 80
10 05
5 00
17 60
16 94
47 49
69 97
15,327 95
Paid Road Fund Warrants
Balance on hand December 30, 1911 .
$14,592 62
2,816 65
$17,409 27 $17,409 27
Statement of Receipts and Disbursements
for the Year 1911.
Balance on hand January 1, 1911 $ 607 59
Received from State Forest Rentals 185 63
Received from State, 1911 Interest 2,651 52
Received from sale of School house 15 00
Received from Fines 6 00
Received from Sheriff, 1907 taxes 16 94
1G8 taxes 47 49
1909 taxes 69 96
1910 taxes 13,135 02
FELL AMONG THF'TS.
And the Old Man Didn't Know Which
Set Was tho Worst.
An old man from rural England
will) his wife was on h Holiday In
tiNidou und decided ou uu evening ut
n theater. Me looked up the adver
tisements in the papers and selected n
bouse where "All Haha und the Forty
Thieves" was being played. It waa a
"eheap" house, the price of stalls be
ing given us twoand-slxpence. Tho
farmer was surprised, however, on ar
riving nt the lx)X odlce to be met with
a demand for 0 shillings for tho two
tickets. The extra sixpence per seat.
It was explained, was for booking.
Then he was called upon to pay six
pence for n program, and the female
attendant who showed him to the
seats also asked for sixpence. In addi
tion to which there was a shilling to
be paid for hats und couts being taken
enre of in spite of his protest that
they could take care of them them
selves. A footstool was brought for
his wife nnd was accepted without
suspicion that It would be charged for,
but the attendant who brought It de
manded another sixpence, and Dually
opera glasses were handed to them
and payment of another sixpence re
quested. Then the farmer went in
search of the manager nnd, finding
him. said in a tone of deepest disgust:
"You may do what you like with these
tickets. There are so many thieves in
front of the house that we dou't think
we want to see the forty on the
stage!" London Answers.
THUNDERSTORMS.
They Kill Over 300 Persons Year In
Madagascar.
Thunderstorms never occur in the
arctic regions, and even the north of
Scotland very seldom suffers from
such a visitation. The nearer you get
to the equator the more frequent and
severe are the electric manifestations.
In parts of Central Africa the average
of thunderous days rises to the aston
ishmg total of 250 per annum.
Yet there are curious exceptions. In
.lava and Sumatra, both intensely hot
climates, there are but ninety-two
storms yearly, and in Borneo only
fifty.
The Gold coast of Africa has ouiy
sixty a year, which is less than occur
hi Florida, though the latter country
is outside the tropics.
In Jamaica there ia a thunderstorm
every day during the rainy season.
which lasts for five months. These
storms almost always occur between
midday aud 3 in the afternoon.
Perhaps the most tisicjishlng fact
with regard to thunderstorms is that
the island of Mauritius, which is only
D50 miles east of Madagascar, has. on
an average, only one thunderstorm In
eighty years. Yet in Madagascar th;
ightning Is more destructive than any
where else in the world, the annual
death roll being over 300. Pearson's
Weekly.
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busy taking
are throwing out
and lemnants on the
Sale 5
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and h
stock
all broken lines
bargain counter, o
You will find some good values.
We are still giving 10 per cent off on
Suits, Waists, Coats and Sweaters
for Ladies; on all Suits and Overcoats
y for Boys and Men.
Thomson
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Paid Superintendent's Orders
Balance on hand December 30, 1911 . .
$14,496 35
2,238 80
the
and
L
i.e number of peo-
$16,735 15 $16,735 15
Statement of the Indebtedness of Morrow
County on December 30, 1911.
General Fund Warrants Outstanding Jan.
1, 1911 $40,362 68
General Fund Warrants issued during 1911 25,831 21
Bounty Warrants Issued June 30, 1910 to
Dec. 30, 1911 2,172 50
Interest on same (estimated) 3,500 00
General Fund Warrants redeemed ....
Warrants called, not paid
Interest on same
Warrants cancelled by Court
Amount in General Fund to pay War
rants Total Indebetedness Dec. 30, 1011
$29,214 87
2,700 00
243 00
2,566 61
13,989 38
23,152 56
$71,866 42
$71,866 42
STATE OF OREGON, ) ss
C() l." NT V OF MORKOW, S' .
I, W. O. Hill, County Clerk of Mor row Couutv,
Oregon, do herd y certify that the foi-(joinr statements
are true and correct as shown by the records in my olMce.
Witness my hand and the seal of the County Court
affixed this 2nd day of January, 1U2.
W. O. HILL,
(seal) County Clerk.
p'eto the square mile from 4.3 in
1900 to 7 in 1910. The drift of
population during the decade was
toward the cities and away from
the farms. Ten years ago the
percentage cf people in cities of
251 K) or more was 32.2 and on the
farms C7.8; in 1910 this was
changed, with 45.G in the cities
and 54.4 in rural Oregon. Har
ney, Lake and Malheur counties
average less than one person to of three
the square mile. 1
For Trade
37 acres on Rock creek, 11
mile3 from Condon. Will trade
for residence in Heppner. For
particulars call on or address the
Heppner Gazette. tf
Help Wanted.
The services of a middle aged
women or a girl wanted to do
general housework for a family
Inquire at this office.
3t,
Costly Privacy.
Although a waiter, he was very hu
man, so when tie perceived mat tne
young couple who had been assigned
to his table had many matters teuder
and confidential under consideration
he retreated to a respectful distance
aud stared at the opposite wall. The
rest uii rant proprietor disapproved or
that humanitarian attitude.
"Don't staud away hack there," lis
snld. "Go up and hang over that fel
low's chair back for awhile."
"Oh, no," expostulated the human
waiter. "They want to talk."
"Of course they do," the proprietor
retorted. "That is why I want you to
butt in. Every time you come near
they will send you to the kitchen for a
fresh order to get you out of the way."
New York Times.
The Tailor, ha
jsjh! j L3J'izX secured the agency
of the AMERICAN LADIES TAIL-
UKUNLi oi UucaoT), and invites
I
ladies to inspect and select samples and the
unrivalled fashions.
FRENCH DRY CLEANING A SPECIALTY.
Natter Building Heppner, Oregon
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Grim Relics.
A prison sale is held annually in
Paris. The articles offered for sale
are the clothes of murdered people.
the instruments with which the crimes
have been committed and the effects
which have belonged to the deceased
prisoners. Articles which have been
taken to the prefecture of police and
have not been claimed are also sold.
The proceeds po to the Paris alms
house. Unclaimed jewelry is usually
bought by ordinary brokers, but the
articles which have belonged to crini
Itiuls, . especially those who are noto
rious, are bought at high prices.
FIRST NATIONAL BANK
OF HEPPNER
Invites your Banking Business. Foreign and
Domestic Exchange sold . Letters of Credit and
Travelers' CJuclis issued-
CAPITAL STOCK
- $100,000.00
O FKICHKH AND DIRECTORS
M. 8 Cokhiuam,, l'rs ; J Nattkii and J H.McBalbv. Vico Pres. ;
T S. Maiionky. ('neliier; Ci.vnu Bhock, Ansis'ant Cafihier ;
A. L. Aykhs, W. O. Minmh, Fuank Gilliam.
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Dodging a Difficulty.
'Are you j-'oing to send the Sparkler
girl a wedding present?"
No. old Sparkler and 1 had n squab
ble yesterday?"
'That's too bad. What was the
cause .'
1 really can't afi'ord h's friendship
Ho has rive marriageable daughters. "-
Cleveland Plain Dealer.
For Rent.
A blacksmith shop located at
Hardman Oregon. A good op
portunity for a good blacksmith.
Terms reasonable. Possession
can be given January 1, 1912.
Apply W. W. Smead, Heppner
Oregon.
An A. J. Jordan carving set
will make a nice Xmas present
The only place to get it is at
Gilliam & Bisbee's.
A Fast Talker.
The oratoi spoke about tho thlnps he
had not said, the things he did nol be
lieve aud the things he would not do
"That fellow." observed the sailor.
'is talliini; nt the rate of about thirty
nots a:i h:;ur." Judge.
A Faithful Likeness.
Sapleigh I really don't think the
photographer cauht my expression, do
you? Miss Keen (looking nt photo)
i don't see any. itcstou Transcript.
A Strong Player.
Mother WTiat do yon think you will
make out of my daughter's talent?
rrofessor About a dollar a lesson, if
the piano holds oat '
HI Monopoly.
"He bag unbounded, faith In himself."
"In other word, he has a monopoly
j tf (he faith la himel r-CMcflgo
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Q ONE and ALL-WE THANK YOU
for the very gratifying holiday
business we enjoyed.
We consider it an honor to have
a largely increased number of
people showing their confidence
in the service of this store.
We wish to thank our
many
many
friends and customers for
courtesies and patronage so bounti
fully extended.
We hope youjiayehad a Very
Merry Christmas and will have a
HUiWE YEAH FOR 1912
?j w2l- ZllX, 3FS2.0!23S; The Grocer
I have purchased the jewelery
business of Arthur Smih and am
prepared to do all kinds of watch
and jewelery repairing, also
plain and fancy engraving. I
solict your patronage,
tf C. It. Johnson.
On and after January 1st, 1912,
the Heppner post-office will close
at 6:30 of evenings. All mail for
the Hardman-Monument stage
line should be in the office by this
Jiour. .,W..W. Smead. P. JL
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