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About The news=record. (Enterprise, Wallowa County, Or.) 1907-1910 | View Entire Issue (Nov. 7, 1907)
Jvecord AM INDSPEMDEMT HEWSFAPMI f ublished every Thursday at Enterprise, Oregon TKLBPHONB HOME INDEPENDENT MO. 8) H. A. GALLOWAY Editor and Publisher Knttred at the Knt4nriHe poaottt;e am ic!ondc:!u8fl matter. KKUULAU KUJidOHIPTIOM RATBS One year $1.60 Three months 50 cents SPECIAL COUNTY ADVERTISING OFFER Regular mibscriliers may have as many copies as they desire sent outside of the county at the following rate, cash, in advance; THURSDAY, Editorial Page. NOVEMBER -7 Why Work Stopped. The misfortune of having your railroads and railroad construction under the contrcl of a Wall Street gambler was forcibly brought home to the people of Wallowa county last week. Seizing the pretext of a tight money market, purposely brought about by himself and his backerB, Gambler Harriman ordered the suspension of all construction work on the Union Pacific system. The order Included the ex tension of the Elgin branch iuto this valley, which was within a few months at most of being completed. Thus after wailing for years for modern tran sportation facilities, the' cup of relief is dashed from our very lips to serve the move in the game now being played by Harriman to revenge himself upon President Roosevelt because the Matter's policies were making it difficult for him to entice suckers into his schemes. The foregoing is not the explanation of the order that Is being eent out from the big news centers. That inspired explanation is carefully edited by Harriman tools, but the News Record explanation is the true one neverthe less, and while it may sound radical, you will find conservative business men stating it on the streets of Enterprise as their belief, and more tliun one large city paper is also telling the true version. The time when the people can longer be fooled by high-sounding phrases of finance, and the "business interests" ('meaning Wall Street gambling) is past. We don't pretend to know bow it is in other pl.icax, but judging from conversation heard during the lust week, Enterprise and vicinity would vote about 10 to 1 in favor of government ownership of railroads. Hews ecortfs Great $405 nze Contest Grand Prize $165. Lot 7, of block 4, in Beautiful Aider View Addition to the city of Enterprise. The lot is on Litch street, one block from Depot street. It is 50x145 feet in size, level, sub-irrigated, all in lawn grass and" its soil is of the finest. , It is situated midway between the business section of the city and the 0. R. & N. railway depot. Leading business and professional men have bought lots in Alder View addition 19 lots sold there in the last three' months and beautiful homes are beirig erected all around the grand prize lot. It is not as good, it i better ! than cawh. All the lots in the immediate vicinity are held at $165 or higher one across the street at $300 and an advance will surely occur before spring. It is needless to teli of Alder View everyone in the county is familiar with this peerless residence section of Enterprise. There are no undesirable lots there but the grand prize lot is one of the choicest. It was purchased of Daniel Boyd, manager of the Wallowa Law, Land & Abstract company, who owns and has the exclusive sale of Alder View lots. Special Prize '$15. PRIZE NO. 11. Ten subscriptions to the News Record for the first list of 10 new yearly subscribers received through the mail by the News Record between 7:30 a. m., hour of opening of postoffice in Enterprise, Wednesday, Nov. 20, and 5 p. m., Saturday, Nov. 23. This is open to all contestants. Only new pubscribers count. If two lists of 10 arrive at same time, each contestant will receive a prize of . 7 subscriptions; if three lists of 10, l each will receive a prize of 6 subscriptions; if 4 or more, each will re ceive a prize of 5 subscriptions. This guarantees to iViJKi uu TESTANT sending in a list of 10- new subscribers between the dates and hours named, a PRIZE of 5 SUBSCRIPTIONS to the News Record to dispose of as each may desire. Remember, the votes for. new sub scribers go with this prize. If you send in the firet list you receive 10 subscriptions that you may sell for $15, and SIX THOUSAND VOTES toward the other prizes. If you send in a list of 10 whether it is first or not, you receive 5 subscriptions to, do with as you please, and THREE THOUSAND VOTES toward the other prizes. That the stopping of construction on the U. P.' system Is merely a gambler's move in evidenced by the following facts: The system Is not dependent for construction funds upon Ilarrimnn's private credit. He is not personally the owner of the system. He is anrt has been for years merely the agont for the largest and mo t powerful combination of money Icings in America the Standard Oil, New York Life'aud Mutual Life Insurance and Kubn-Loeb interests. That combine would not have to borrow money or sell bonds to build a railroad across the continent. It has the cash. As a rule the funds for construction of branch lines are provided in advance of beginning work. The U. P. and associated lines are earning more money than ever before. The only limit to their earnings is the number of cars. The Ureut Northern and Northern Pacific presidents announce that no con struction work on their roads will be stopped. ' . If Wallowa county is compelled to wait for a railroad furnished by Harri man, it may wait for years. The shut-down is indefinite; the officials say it may be for months only, or it may be for years. Isn't it about time the people of this county and the country to the north attempted to solve the problem themselves? An eleotric line north to a connec tion with a real railroad like the Northern Pacific would cost millions tc be sure but it would be worth many more millions to the people. Three JFirst Prizes $135. PRIZES NOS. 2, 3 AND 4. One offered to the leading contestant (except winner of Grand Prize) in each of the three districts into which the county is divided for this contest. First Prize $45. PRIZE NO. 2. New Royal Sewing Machine pur chased of Fred S. Ashley, dealer in furniture and stoves. It is 5-draw-er, drop head of handsome new design, beautiful and synietrical in every detail. Center drawer is ser pentine, side drawers rounded. Stand equipped with latest improv ed hall bearings. L'st price $50. No higher grade machine on the market than the New Royal, for which Mr. Ashley is exclusive agent The prize machine is on exhibit at his store, opposite the Wallowa National bans. f " Desirable Immigrants. Oregon is attracting the attention of Russian and Baltic German immigrants. One inquiry received by the Oregon Development league from a thoroughly reliable source says: "Particulars desired of a tract of about 4000 acres of good land suitable for genern) farming and stock raising, not more than 10 miles from rail or steamboat transportation that can be purchased for cash and not to exceed $30 an acre, for a Russian colony " The inquiry further says: "Our people are Cir cassians from the Caucasus, honest, sober, industrious, and physically the tqual of any in Europe. They will bring over their Arab horses and Angora sheep and goats. They will be a credit to any commun ity in which they may settle and if satisfied will be followed by immigrants from the Baltio Germans and from Russia. Bully for Pilot Rock and Pendleton. The citizens telegraphed an offer of free, voluntary labor on the 3 miles needed to complete the branch line there, and in very shame Harriman ordered the work re sumed at the company's expense. Wonder where poor, hard -up old Harriman got the money. First Prize $45. PRIZE NO. 3. Improved Victor III Talking Machine bought of E. B. Wheat, jeweler and dealer in watches, silverware and musical instruments. Victor III has handsome quartered-oak cabinet with hinge top, 10-incbV turn table, double tandem spring motor, playing several records with one winding and can be wound while plnving, 200 needles free, horn latest large bell of beautiful design. Mr. Vhent is le agent for the Victor, and the prize machine can be seen in the window of hirt establishment. First Prize $45. PRIZE NO. 4. Rambler Bicycle bought of Rodgers Bros., dealers in new and Becond hand furniture, stoves and general furnishing goods. Nothing need be said in praise of the Rambler everybody knows it is and has been for years the standard high-grade Vicycle none better made. 'Ihe prize wheel is on exhibit in Rodgers Bros.' store, on River street one block south oi W. J. Funk & Co's. If Governor Chamberlain keeps on making holidays, the words of the old song will come true "Every day will be Sunday, bye and bye." It will take iore than railroad hope deferred, or a squeeze in Wall street, to destroy prosperity in Wallowa county. There is plenty of money in the pocket9 of the people, and the same unrivalled soil and climate to put more there. , Mr. Harriman couldn't be elected a member of the county court of Wallowa county, if he ran on a platform of no courthouse, no high school and no taxes. WEDDING BELLS. Killer Worm. Misslngor Mary Worm and Mr. Hans 'Miller, both of whom had been residing t Joseph, were married Thursday, Oc rtober 31, In the office of County Clerk French by Judge O. M. Corklns. The groom Is a nephew of Ole Miller, a well known pioneer resident of the valley, The bride and groom were on their way to St. Paul, Minn., where they will reside. frultr KMm. Mr. Charlie Frailer of Paradise and Miss Leona Miller of Buford Ridge were quietly married by Justice Moore at his home, Sunday, October 27, 1007, at 3 o'clock p. m. The many Paradise friends of this happy couple, while wish ing them much happluess during their wedded life,' are pleased that they will reside on Mr. t railer's farm of that place. Flora Journal. ' Jradj roitr Miss' Mary M. Foster and Mr. Orion H. Brady were married at the conrt house Saturday .by County Judge O. M. Corklus. Cbarlea Crow and Tansy Foster were the witnesses.' Both are vell known young people of Enterprise, the groom bring a mechanic who is working on the Fratornal building. A merry belling crowd gave them a noisy Serenade Monday uight. Boyd McEsynolds Mrs. Phoebe Metteynolds and Wil liam II. Boyd of Wallowa were granted a lioenso to marry, Friday. The groom was a widower aud Is of advanced years. Ho owns one of the finest ranches In the lower valley. Mrs, Mettoynolds is the mother of Mrs. G. I, iwmuui oi r.uierpnse, anu .was formerly Mrs. Johnsou, this being her third marriage. Notice to Stockmen. All stockmen who desire the privilege of grazing stock on the Iinnaha National Irorest during the gracing seasons of 1908 aie rv uired to tile their npplica tions before January 1, W08, with Howard K. O'Brien, Forest Supervisor, Wallowa, Oregon. Applications not filed before that date will net be considered unless sufficient reasons are given for the delay in filing. Howard K. O'Drikn, Fcrest Supervisor. Ashley has just received a shipment of the One Minute WVhers, Three Second Prizes $60. PRIZES NOS. 5, 6 AND 7. ' One for the next to the leading contestant (except winner of grand prize) in each of the three districts. . Second Prize $20. PRIZE NO. 5. Elegant. Four Drawer Dresser, with French bevel mirror (24x30 inches) bought of G. I. Ratcliff, the Enterprise furniture dealer. The dresser is G.J feet high, 3i feet wide, 1$ feet deep; is of beautiful Golden Oak iinifh, made -of kiln-dried Oregon ash, which for hardness and wearing qualities is superior to plain oak. Top drawers have the fashiohable swell front. The dreeser is on exhibit at Mr. Ratcliff's store, and lie makes the special offer if the winner perfers he or she can have $20 in value of any other article in hia big stock. Second Prise $20. PRIZE NO. 6. Single Breast Harness bought of L. Berland, the well known dealer in harness, saddles and leather goods. It i a splendid harness, putent leather finish, nickle plated mountings and carries Mr. Berland's guarantee of good value for the money. It can be Been at his shop on Main street. Second Prize $20. PRIZE no. 7. , Handsome Gold Watch, guaranteed to us as a first-class Vme-keeper in every respect, and with a ten-year warranted gold-filled case. Conditions of News Record's Great $405 Prize Contest. All the prizes, except the Special Prize, N5. 11, will be awarded in order of number of votes credited to contestants. Each coupon clipped from a News Record counts 5 votes if voted within its time limit. Ad ditional extra votes for payment on subscriptions as per table pub lished each week in News Record, if voted within 14 days after certifi cate is issued from News Record office. No employe of the News Record is allowed to enter this contest, or any member of the family of the publisher. For the purpose of equalizing the chances of contestants in differ ent parts, the county is divided into three districts, as follows: 4, Liberty 19, Trout Creek 17, 'Falrview Three Third Prizes $30. ; PRIZES NO. 8, 9 AND 10. ' , , One for the third leading contestant (except Grand Prize winner) in. each of the three districts. Third Prize $10. . .. ... PRIZE NO. 8. Choice of the following: 1. Guaranteed Belmont razor, genuine horaehide strop, shaving brush, automatic bill-clapping leather pocket book, Moore's non-leakable 3.50 fountain pen, and handsome brier pipe; or 2 Beautiful satin covered handkerchief box, best hair brush, mirror and stand, $1 bottle of best perfume, box, 3 cakes, bes: toilet soap, Packer's, Pears or Colgates, Bottle Wisdom's Robertine, box best stationery, set, 3, finest scissors. Articles of this prize bought of Bur naugh & Mayfield, druggists and dealers in beautiful Christmas gifts, and are on exhibit at their store on Main street. Third Prize 10. PRIZE NO. 9. Choice of the following: 1. Beautifully decorntsd, gold edged glass tea. fruit and water sets. 25 pieces; or, (2.) 22-calibre Hopkinn & Allen rifle, E M. Dickinson, Sheffield, hunting knife and high-grade ''Keen Kutter" pocketknife. Articles of this prize bought of Hartshorn & Keltner, dealers in dishes, 6toves, general hardware, roofing, doors, windows, paints, guns and sporting goods, and can ba seen on exhibit at their store on .Main street. Third Prize 10. PRIZE NO, 10 WliKrlfir'u InlnMnAtlAMnl TCrt!.., .... ... 1 t J4 I . ' , iiouoiu o luuiii.uuuill I'lu.iuuat jr, UBWCBli, Up-tO-OSW fHllMOn, DOUnU in full sheep; 2380 pages, 5000 illustrations, and with 25,000 new words recently added. All Contestants will fce paid for their Time In addition to the prizes each and every contestant will receive a liberal commission, so that each one will be paid liberally for his or her time. You can't lose and if vou work ililiirantlv nnri naraUtonttv ai.h .i q rf rv.v.vH,i; jvw win uuuuum IUBKI3 the best WntrR vou (tver did In fhn noma limn TV. ji.. o. a mj . .... ..w w uwwuciajr. ouirb IJUW. Write to the News Record for oomnlete instructions, form. ud it ! " 1, Lower Valley " 19, Willow Springs " " " 40, Pace MSTBICT NO. 3. ' All the school districts in the county not included in dial riots 1 and 2. , DISTBICT NO. 1. School District No. 21, Enterprise " " 6, Joseph " " ' 2, Alder " " 23, Reavis DISTRICT NO. 3. School District No. 7, Lostine " " 12 Wallowa Contestants will be credited to the district in which they reside, but are allowed to secure subscriptions aud votes will be credited to Uiem from any where In the United States. The Grand Prize will be given to the contestant credited with the most votes. First choice of the first prizes will be given to contestant having next high est number of votes. The other two first prizes will be given to the leading contestants in the other two districts (barring always the Grand Prize winner Second and Third Prises awarded lu same way, making 3 prizes for eaoh district, a Grand and a Special Prize for all districts, if three contestants In Enterprise should secure, say, 15,000, 12,000 aud 10,000 votes respectively, and the leading contestant In District 3 only 5000 votes, the latter would neverthe less secure one of the first prizes valued at $15.00. All oertlHoatea tor extra votes will be marked non-transferable and will be Issued only In favor of oue person, . 'Extra Additional Votes for Cash Payments on Subscriptions. For eUery 25 cents paid on back subscription For 1 year Advance Subscription (old) " 1 " " (new) " 2 " " (old or new) " 40 months " " " $ .25, votes 50 Extra 1.50, " 450 " 1.60, u 600 " 3.00, 1500 " 5 00, " 3ooo ' Contest began, Thursday, Oct ober 31., ends Saturday, December 28, at 5 p.m. Enter now. Contestants first in the field have the advantage of uupledged suscriptions. Subscribers may fill out the weekly coupons and send direct to the office if they desire, or in paying their subscription may designate for bom the votes are to be counted. WEEKLY COUPON 7 NOVEMBER 7, 1907. In the NEWS RECORD'S GREAT ' $405 PRIZE CONTEST FIVE (5) VOTES FOR This coupon most be voted on or before November 21, 1907