The Maupin Times Published Every Friday at Maupin, Oregon, J. E, Disbrow, Publisher : Subscription: One Year, $1.50, Six Entered as second class mail post office at Maupin, Oregon, Announcements . of Candidates (Paid Advertisements) ' Circuit Judge To ; the Rebpublican voters of Vascoand Hood River Counties: At (he coming primary election tuy name will appear as a candidate for the Republican nomination for Circuit Judge of the Seventh Ju dicial District, comprising Wasco and Hood River Counties, and I take this means of announcing my candidacy therefor, subject to the decision of the Republican voters of the two counties mentioned, as expressed at the primaries, Frkd W. Wilson, Sheriff To the several voters of Wa-ico county, Oregon: " I hereby desire to announce myself a candidate for the nomina tion of county sheriff, subject to the will of the republican Voters, at the coming primary nominating election. Should I be nominated and later elected to office, I will continue, as in the past, to enforce the laws, and conduct the office in a courte oUs and economical manner. LitVI Chrisman, Representative To the Electors of Hood River and Wasco counties: I hereby announce myself a Re publican caudidute for representa tive from the 29th representative disliict to the will of the people expressed at the primary election to be held in said district May 19, 1 916. If nominated and elected I pledge myself to discharge the duties of the office to the best of Iny ability artd for the best interest of the people in general. '. J. T.Adkisson, District Attorney For District Attorney, WWo County, , W. A. BitLL, Republican. The same efficient and strict en. forcetlient of the laws, and atlen tion to the legal business of the County and State as in the past, backed by 41 years of actual Comt experience. Primaries May 19, iyi6, Assessor To the Registered voters of Wasco County, Oregon! 1 desire through this medium to announce my candidacy for the nomination of County Assessor, Subject to a majority vote express, ed at the Republican Primaries, on May 19, 1918. If uoniinated, and later elected, I will continue, to the best of my ability, to do'eVery thing tending toward raising the standard of the office, and to the best interests of the Tax Payers at large, jAMisa A. DavIS. District Attorney To the republican voters of Wa.'Bo County! ..- . I hereby announce myself as a Candidate for the office of District Attorney oil tile republican tfeKet ul the priulaFy election May iq (916. " IT noiiliiiated and elected, I will exerjnte aitd enforce tlie law; will faithfully and diligently Per form all the duties pertaining to the office, rtira will at all , tidies Conduct the office Irt a courteous and eeonomlcal manilet and for the best interests Of the taxpays and the public in general PAUL "W. Cutl.DKRS. County Treasurer To the republican voters of Wasco tountvl' I wish to announce til y self a Can didate for the nomination of county treasurer, subject othe will of the republican voters at tlie primary election, May 19, 1916. Oliver R. Krier, Local Watf'house Manager f. A. Covey made a trip to Friend he first of '..the week. Months 75cts, Three Months 50 matter September 2, 1914, at the under the Act of March 3, 1879. Sheriff To the Voters of Wasco County I hereby announce myself as a Republican Candidate for the noini nation of Sheriff of Wasco County, Oregon. If uoniinated and later elected, I will use economy and my best judgement in performing the duties of the office. I will advo cate the passing of a law at the next term of the Legislature, giv ing the County Court authority to let the boarding of the County prisoners to the lowest bidder. . F. 0. Sexton. Commissioner To the registered voters of Wasco county, Oregon: I hereby desire to announce my. self as a candidate for the nomina tion, at the bauds of the republican party, to the office of county com missioner at the coming primaries; and should I be nominated, and Inter elected to said position, will discharge the duties thereof to the best of my ability, P. C Clausen. For Representative- To the voters of Hood River and Wasco Counties; I hereby announce myself as a republican candidate for represeuta tive from the twenty-ninth district subject to the will of the people expressed at the primary election, to be held May 19, 1916. If nominated and eleeled I pledge myself to discharge the duties of the office to the best of iny ability. J. E. Anderson. "Sheriff I hereby announce my Candida cy for the Democratic nomination of Sheriff, subject to a majority vote as expressed at the Demo cratic primaries, on May 1916.. If I am nominated and later elected, I will during my term of office per form the duties Of Sheriff to the est of my nbility, and as econom ically ns possible administer the affairs of the office. Charles L. Darnielle. Senator, To the voters of Wasco and Hood River counties: I respectfully announce myself as a republican candidate for the office of Slate Senator for the 16th Senatorial district subject to the Wishes of the people to be express ed at the primary election to be held on May 19th, I916. Should 1 succeed, by best efforts will be put forth for your interests. J. P. Lucas. Local Markets Potatoes, I.50. Cabbage, 4c", Onions, 3. 73 Eggs, 45. Butter, creaniety 40) dairy 3.5, Sugar, 7100. Apples, choice 1.65 box, B.tcon, 7 i-2 to 251 Salt, dairy 65 per sack, fancy table tjo, Flour, bbl $.$0, 6.70, IJt'an, $29 per toui Shorts, $jt per ton. Salt, $15 per ton. Wheat, forty-foltl 87, club K6; blue stem 96; tlogs, best light 7.56. Outside Mention Mts. Thdmas Connolly and Mrs. Twotiy, who tiave been spending several days Visiting in The Dalles and Portland, returned yesterday to their holne at Maupili. Mr. and Mrs. Martin Donnell of Tygh Valley, transacted business here today. Chronicle, loth. 15, H. llartwlg has received uotice from Judge Wolverton, of Portland, of his appointment as U. S Commissioner, to succeed the late Frank A. Bishop. Hood Riv er Glacier, Mr. Hartwig will be remember d as principal of ,llit Wamic school thirteen years ago. Have you entered your subscrip tion to assist with the work on the Maupin grade yet? If not uov 9 the time, LOCALS All Around Town ', Pay your taxes at the Maupin State Bank. F. S- Fleming was business caller in town Friday, II. G. Harphan left Monday morning for Alaska. Pay your taxes at the Maupiti State Bank, No charges. For Sale 4 work horses, 3 fresh milk cows, Call at this office. Make final proof before U. S. Commissioner Stuart, Maupin. Raymond Jory returned home from Pendleton Tuesday afternoon. Dr. Elwood made a trip out from The Dalles the last of the week, For Sale One child's go-cart and Sulkey, Inquire of Mrs. L. D. Kelly. Frank Craiger made a business trip to The Dalles the first of the week. Mrs St. Dennis and children moved to their homestead last Sunday, Pure White Wyandotte Cockerels for sale $1 each, C. H. Crowfoot, Maupin. Ore. Tom Muir went Sunday out to wofk at McClellau's for the spring and summer. If the other fellow could not fix your watch bring it. to Emmons the jeweler. Is your name on the list with those assisting to construct the highway into Maupin. For Sale Knitted ice wool shawl, $2.50, also hand made silk pouters Inquire Times office. D. M. Shattuck and family were guests of Mr, anil ' Mrs. L D. Kelly at dinner Sunday. Harvey Slusher took a number of horses from here to Dut'ur Satur day to begin the spring woik. Mr. and Mrs, Ray Aubrey came from Bend Friday to take up their residence on their homestead. Don't blame your clockIt needs cleaning. ' Emmons will do it for you and guarantee it. Go to Fischer's Garage for all your automobile accessories, gaso line and Storage of machinery. For the information of those on the Maupin line the Times' phone ring is two shorts' and two longs. Falph Kaiser and Walter Hanna motored over f 10111 DufUr Friday, the former looking for a location. Willie Miller came home from Portland' this week and leaves for Prineville where he has work en gaged. (Dad) P. A. Coale has just re ceived a car load of Cedar Posts 7 feet long which are for sale at 12 cents each cash, stap Mr, Barnhaui, a banker of Moro, who is touring Southern Wa.-co comity, stopped at this place Sat urday night, Naomi Smith went to Prineville Saturday and Nellie Harphan to The Dalles. Both have employ ment at those places. Owners of hogs are running a tisk by lettihg their hogs run loose in the streets as there is a law prohibiting their running at large, Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Williams Visited the latter part of the week With their daughter Mrs. Hurstel llollis and son, Johhie Williams. . li. J. Styer is away this week visitiug with his family at Hills boro where Mrs. Styer is caring foi her grandfather. I). F, Townsend is tending shop in his absence. The band started giving an open air concert laM Sunday, but the storm compelled thetil to seek Shelter in the hall If the weather permits in the future they will 'laj Sunday afternoons on the streets. Slusher Bros, are rejoicing over now having 166 feet of water in a 432I-2 font well on the school sec tion. A. R.Austin was contractor. They will colilplete the tank this week and will soon have water in the house. RECIPE FOR CRAY HAIR. To half pint of water add 1 ot. Ba Rum, a small box ot Barbo Compound, and it oi, of glycerins. Apply to tli hair twic a week until It become the desired shade. Any druggist can put this up or you can mix It at noma at very little coat. Full directions tor making and use comt In eat'h box of Barbo Compound. It will a-radumly darken atreaked, faded gray hair, and remove dandruff. It Ik excel lent for falling hale and will make rmri hiilr auft and n lousy. It will not color the scalp, la not stick or arreasy, nd doe 11!' HiH e. Wamic No. 1 Monday morning: was buried at Four Comeis Cemetery Tuesday. G. R. Ellis made a trip to Criterion Wednesday and preached to an appreciative audience. He will go out every Wednesday. Church Notice. ' Sunday, March 26th. Sunday School, 10 a. m., preaching, 11 a m. Evening service, Young Peo ple s meeting 7:30 p. 111. Midweek meetings; Song practice Tuesday evening, 7:30; prayer, meeting, Thursday evening, 7:30. Ever) one cordially invited to at tend any or all services. O. It. ELLIS, Pastor. The Times, $1.50 a year. Di. Fellows has about recovered from and attack of grip Band practice every Tuesdiy night. Subscriptions for stock in the Tygh Valley Fair Association will be received at The Times office. If you'get a Sample copy1 of the Times this week you are invited to carefully look it over and come in and subscribe. We want you on our mailing list. Wanted at the Times office a two-page Washington Hand Press, seven column, or parts except platen and bed The Misses Fargher, Flanagan and Tuuison made the round trip from their homes in the Bakeoven country to Maupin and return afoot yesterday. Robert Cox of Palouse City, Wn , a cousin of Mrs. R. f. Smith is here this week visiting her and other relatives. A clean up in the tin can line lias been effected to quite an ex tent the past several day. C. H. Vockey and W. H. May. field were over from Smock Wed nesday. The heavy rains of the fore part of the week raised tlie water of the Deschutes river until the island was nearly flooded again, Little Helen Locke' is showing signs of recovery under the care of Dr. Fellows who has recently taken h r case. Everyone must register if they expet to vote. No swearing in ot votes will be oermitted Books close for Primaries Aprii 19th, The Priscilla club met Wednes day afternoon In the church and enjoyed a ctMtple of busy hours. A larger job press than the one hitherto used in this office arrived the fust of the week and we will soon be better prepared U1H11 ever to handle that printing. Tlie road between the bridge and and the school ' house has been graded and leveled and is almost ready for the gravel in the center. Are you using The Times liner column when you haye any thing to sell or want to buy some article that your neighbor nmv have or wishes to dispose of? If not try a want ad in that column. We are sure that it will bring results. Harness and Shop Mpnrlorl A. D. GIBBS, Tygh Vttlley, Or Mr. McClelland, one of the brakemen on the work train which has been above here the past ten das reducing the slides, was knocked from the train by a cable about eleven o'clock yesterday morning, while Crossing tile big trestle at Sherar, falling into the river and was drowned. Pioneer Dead Oeorge Covey, an aged Friend rancher, died this morning after a lingering illness. Funeral services will be held over the remains at twelve o'clock tomorrow at the residence and interment will take place in the Fiiend cemetery. The deceased was an uncle of Charles Damiel of this citv. He leaves a vv'iknv, who . is seriously ill as a result of the shock of his passing. G-uve I. ars aie entertained for the reiovrix i f Mis Covey, wl.o ha passed her ninetieth year. - Chron icle, Mar. so. That Fly As I sat and idly wondered what the duce there was to write all at once I heard a buzzing, all at once I felt a bite. All at once in dread I started, all at once I gave a cry I'd received my first spring nibble from the f-l-v. Swiftly at my ear I swatted, but I landed just too Idle. Then I looked for sticky papei, which would trap.it as it ate; also searched I for my swatter, all the place I hunted round. But the swatter and the paper were no where to be found. Well I knew there'd be a million if the first fly lived a day, and man's only hop-. to concpier was the first of them to slay. So did I go buy a swater and some sticky paper quick? No, I did as you do, brother put it off till flies were thick. Dee in Hood River Glac'ef, Mrs. Stovall and children return ed from a trip to Tygh a week ago today, LEGAL NOTICES NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION. (publisher) Department of the Interior, U S. Land Office at The Dalles. Oregon, March 17th 1916. NOTICE is hereby given that MILLARD P. THORNTON. of Wamic, Oregon, who on Junt 16th, 1911. made Homestead entry No. 09137. for s1-2se1-4. sp.1-4 SWl-4, Section H, Township 5 south, Range H East WiUametU Meridian, has filed i.otice of inten tion to make Final three e;n Proof, to establish claim to the land above described, before F. D Stuart, U. a, Commissioner, ai Maupin, Oregon, on the 27th da of April, 1916, Claimant names as witnesses: John Farlovv, Frank Spoor, Charles Yockey Albert Russell, all of Wamic, Oregon, H. Frank Woodcock, up Register. notice for publication. (publisher) Department of the Interior U. S. Land Office at Tlie Dalles, Oregon, March 17th, 1916. NOTICE . is hereby given that Clara c. miller, of Criterion, Oregon, who on Jul 31st, 1912, made Homestead Entry No. 010588, and on January' 15th, : 1915, made additional Homestead Entry No.. 014371, for sl-2swl-4. NWl-4sVl-4, sec. 13-sl-2SEl-4, sec. 14-N1-2NE1-4, Sec. 23-NW1-4 Nwl-4, Section 24, Township 6 south, Range 14-East, Willamette Meridian, has filed notice of inten tion to make Final thtee year Proof, to establish claim to the land above described, before F. I). Stuart, U. S. Commissioner, at Maupin, Ore gon, on the 25th day of April, 1916. Claimant names as witnesses; 1. E. Miller, J. B. Kidder. R. H. DeCamp, A. A. Canfield, all of Ciiterion, Oregon. H Frank Woodcock, up Register, NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION. (PUBLISH ERi ) Deparment of the Interior, U S. Laud Office at The Dales, Oregon, March 1st, 1916. NOTICE is hereby given that WILLIAM H. MERSINGER) of Shaniko, Oregon, who on Sept ember x 1 tli. 1912, made Homestead Kuti y no. 010709 and on January nth. 1915, made additional Home stead Entry, no. 01,1333, for si.2 SEI 4, SI-2SWI-4, gee. 27-SKI-4SEI 4 Sec. 28-NKK4NEI 4, Sec. 33-NWI-4 NWl-4, NWI.4NEI-4, section 34, Township 6 south,. Range 16 Hast, Willamette Meridian, has filed uo tice of intention to make Final three year Proof, to establish claim to the land above described, before H, C. Rooper, U. M. Commissioner at Antelope, on the Hth day of April, I9I6. Claimant names as witnesses: William F. Johnson, William II. Womstrff, Thomas . Blosick, ArChie D. Hanna, all of Shaniko, Oregon H. Frank Woodcock, np Register. NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION (publisher) Department of the Interior, U. S. Laud Office at The Dalles, Oregon, February 28th, 1916. NOTICE is heleby given that Herbert B. Hammer of Wapinitia, - Oregon, who. On January 19th, 191 1, made Home stead Entry No. 07996, and on March 10th, 1915, made additional Homestead Entry No. 014574, for SWI.4 NWI 4, NWI.4 swi-4, Sec. 13- NI-2 sKI-4 & Ni-2 SWl-4 Sec. 14- SEl NEI-4, NE1-4 SE1.4, Sec lion 15, Township 6-Souih, Range 12 East. Willamette Meridian, has filed notice ol intention to make Final three) ear Pruof, to establish claim to tlie land above described, lx. fore U. S. Land Offieet at The Dalles, on the nth daj of April 1,16. Claiuiaut names as witnesses . R. Lewis, James E. Hartman, Herbert E. Hammer, Archie M. Raine. II. FRANk Woodcock, P Register. NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION (publisher) Department of the Interior, U. S, Land Office at the Dalle?. Oregon, February 28th 1916. NO I ICE is hereby given that James E- Hakthan of Wapiuitia, Oregon, who. on March 15th, 1910. made Home stead Kntry No. 0622s and 611 March 12th, 1915, made additional Homestead E"try No. 014581, for SEI-4 SUI-4 Sec. IO, NWI-4&SI-2 NE1-4. Sec. 14-NE1-4 NE1-4, Sec tion 15, Township 6-South, Range I2-Esst, Willamette Meridian, has filed notice of intention to make Final three year Proof, to establish claim to the land above described before U, S. Land Office, at The Dalles, Oregon, on the nth day of April, 19 16. Claimants names as witnesses: Herbert E. Hammer, J. R. Lewis. Archie M. Rains. Herbert E. Lewis all Waptnitia, Oregon. II. Frank Woodcock, up Register. NOTICF, FOR PUBLICATION (publisher) , Department of the Interior, United States Land Office at The Dalles,- Oregon, February 17th, 1916. NOTICE is hereby given that GOTTLIEB TESCHNER of Wapiuitia, Oregon, who, on January 2isl, 1911, made Home stead Entry ' No. 68000. and on March 29th, 1915, made additional Homestead Entry No. 014646, foi Nwi-4, Sec. 1. and the E1-2NEI4 Section 2, Township 6-South, Range I2-East, Willamette Meri dian, has filed notice of intention to make Final five year Proof, to establish claim to the land above described, before F. D. Stuart, U. S. Commissioner at, Maupin Ore gon, on the 6th day of April 1916. Claimant names as witnesses: E. L. Nelson, James E. Hartman, J. R Lewis, O. L. PaqueV,all of Wapiuitia, Oregon. H. Frank Woocock, np Regiser. NOTICE FoR PUBLICATION. (publisher) Department of the Interior, U S. Land office at The Dalles, Oregon, December 29th, 1915. NOTICE is hereby given that FRANK GA BEL whose post-office address is Wapin itia, Oregon, did on the 17th day of March, 19 15, file in this office Sworn Statement and Application, ! No. 014619, to purchase the SRI 4 SE1-4,, See i8 NEI-4 NEl-4, Sec tion 19, Township 6-South, Range 13-east W'illametteMeridian,and the timber thereon, tinder the provis ions of the act of June 3, 1878, and acts amendatory, known as the "Timbet and Stone Law," at such value as might be fixed by appraise ment, and lhat, pursuant to such application, 1 lie land and timber thereon have been appraised at $235,00 the timber estimated 260000 board feet at 75 cents per M , and the land $40,00; that said applicant will offer final proof in support of his application and swoin statement 0:1 the gth day of March, 19161 before F. D. tttart, U. S. Commissio.ier at Maupin, Oregon. - Any person is at liberty to pro test this purchi.se before entry, or initiate a contest at any time before patent issues, by filing a corroborated affidavit in this office, alleging facts which would defeat the entrv. H. Frank Woodcock, p Register. Notice For publication (publisher) Department of the Interior, Tj. S. Latid Office at The Dalles. Oregon, February 1 41 h "1 9 1 6. .notice is hereby given that William A. Westbrook of Maupin Oregon, who on Dec ember gth, 1912, made Homestead Entry No. oitozg and on Novem ber 10th, 1914; made additional Homestead Entry No, 01404s, for nwi-4 SE1-4. Ki-2 SEi-4, NE1-4 SWI-4, SEI-4 NWI-4, Sl2 NEI-J, Sec. 19, swi'4 Nwi-4, Section 20, Township 5-South, Range 14 Fast, Willamette Meridian, has filed notice of intention to niake Final three year Proof, to establish claim to the land above described, before F. D. Stuart, U. 3. Commissioner, ft Maupin, Oregon, on the 24th dav Of March, 1916. Claimant names as witnesses! Frank Turner, A. St Dennis, Clark Richardson, C. E. Mathews all of Maupin, Oregon. 'H. Frank Woodcock, P Register, NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION' (publisher) Department of the Interior, U. S Land Office at The Dalles Oregon, March 29th, 916. NOTICE is hereby given that Ida M. Overman widow of Edgar H Ovenvan.-de-- ceaseu. 01 1 ne uaues. ureaou. jwho, on January 31st, 1912, made ; Homestead Entry, no. 09912, for Lot ' 2-sw1-4ne1-4, n1-2se1-4, Section 3, Township 7 South, Range 16 East, Willamette Meridi an, has filed notice of intention to make Final three year Proof, to establish claim to the land above described, before U. S. Land office; at The Dalles, Oregon, on the 26th day of April. 1916. Claimant names as witnesses: N W. H. Heiman, of The Dalle", Ore gon, Elizabeth Herman, of The Dalles, Oregon, Ann L Hanna, of 3haniko, Oregon, Beit D. Davis, of Shaniko, Oregon H. Frank Woodcock, up , ; Register. NOITCE FOR PUBLICATION (publisher) : Department of the Interior. U S. Land Office at The Dalies, Ortgou, February 28th, 1916. NOTICE is hereby given that' Herbert E. Lewis of Wapinitia, Oregon, who, on November 21st, 1912, made Home-, stead E"try No. , 010953; and on March 19th 1915 made additional Homestead Entry No. 014573, for SI-2 SWI-4, NKI-4 SWT 4; SeC. 13- SI-2 SEI-4. SEI-4 SWI-4, SeC. 14, Lots 1 2-3 4, Sec. 23, & Loti, b.-c, 24, Township 6-South, Range 12 East, Willamette Meridian, has filed notice cf intention to make Final three year Proof, to establish claim to the land above described, hefore U. S. Land Office it The Dalles, Oregon, on the "iitliday of April 19 1 6. . v Claimant , names as witnesses: Herbert E. Hammer, James E. Hartman,' .' R. Lewis," Archie M. Rriusall of Wapiniiia,. Oreuon. H. Frank WoobCock, 11 p Reyjstr. NOTICK FOR PUBLICATION. (publisher) Department of the Inteiior, U. S. Land office at the Dalles, Oregon, February 28th 1916, NOTICE is hereby given that John R. Lewis of Wapinitia, Oregon, who, "on anuary nth, 1911, mad- Home stead Entry No. -07951 -and' no April 7th, 1915 made additional Homestead Entry, No. 014715, for wi-2 Nwi.4, Lots 1-2, Sec. 15-Lots 1 -2-3-4 & NE1-4 SWl-4, Section 16, Township 6-Sonth, Range 12-Easl, Willamette . Meridian, 4 has filed notice of intention to make Final three year Proof, to establish claim " to the land above described, before U. S. Land Office at The Dalles, Oregon, on the nth day of April, 1916, Claimant names as witnesses; Herbert B Hammer. James E. Hartman. Herbert E. Lewis, Archie M. Raines all of Wapinitia, Oregon. H. Frank Woodcock, np . Regiser. NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION, ; (PUBLISHER) Department of the Interior, U. S. Land Office at The Dalles, Oregon, February 23rd, 1916, NOTICE is hereby given, that ' Dayton W. Shafer of Wapiuitia, Ore., who, on Feb ruary 1 1 tli, 1913, made Homestead Entry No. 01 1273 and on March 10th. igu, made additional Home stead Entry, No. 0I4572, for NUi-4 NE1-4, Sec. i-T. 6 R. i2Ti, Lots 2-3-4 SE1-4 NWI-4, swi-4. NR1-4, NKI-4SWI-4, nwi-4 SE1-4 Section Township 6-South, Range 13 East, Willamette Meridian, has filed notice of intention - to make Final three year Proof, to establish claim to the land above described, before F. D. Stuart, U. S. Com' missioner, at Maupin, Oregon, oil the 5th day of April 19 16 Claimant names as witnesses! John E Porcllette, Fred Fiuilit. ' James Maddrou, Archie Raines all of Wapinitia, Oregon, H. Frank Woodcock, np Registeri NOTICE Foil PUBLICATION, (publisher) Department of the Interior, U.S. Laud' Office at The Dalles, Oregon, February 23rd, ' 19161 NOTICE is Hereby given that WILLIAM B. REEN whose postoffice adOress is Wapiu' ilia, Oregon, did on the 1st day ol May tgij, file in this office Sworll Statement and Application. No, 014813, to purchase the swi-4 NEI-4, Section 25,. Townshjj) 5-South, Range n-East Willam ette Meridian, and tlie timber thereon, under the provisions of the act of June 3, I878, and ai!i! atneildalOry, known as the "Tim ber and Stone- Law," nt such value as might be fixed by appr.iis5 luent, and that, pursuant 10. such application, the land and uinbet thereon, have been appraisid, $140 00 the timber estimate" 60,' 00 board feet at $1 50 per M , i the" land $50001 that said a; j lie nt will offer final proof in sui-poii of his application and sworn etuie- nient on the and day before U. S. Land of Ma , 1916, Office' at The Dalles, Oregon. Any person is at liberty to pre test this purchase before et'.'rv , or initiate a , contest at anv time before patent issues, by rii.i ; a corroborated affidavit in this 1 ffice, alleging facts which would defeat ' the entry. H. Frank Woodcock, U Register,