1. The PuLIishcd Every Friday Mrs, W. L. Mokkison, Publisher Subscription: One Year $1.50, Six Entered as second class mail post, office at Maupin, Oregon, BEAVER FOR BETTER WALLS & CEILINGS ,' 1 .1: hi-., rMWsmm- Cover up the Old Cracked Walls and Ceiling It's no longer necessary for you to put up with old craelod walls mid dingy discolored wall-paper you don't have to run the risk of fulling plaster ceilings. You con cover up all this trouble and danger with Beaver Board. Attractive, new sanitary rooms can be built-in where the old rooms used to he. New partitions can be made and useless waste space changed into usable quarters. Beaver Board will make the old home look young again. This lrnotless, crack'ess manufactured lumber can be nailed directly over old cracked walls or to the studding of new partitions. You can saw the big, sturdy, flawless panels of Beaver Board. We carry a complete stock ready for imme diate delivery. Drop in today and get some of cur interesting literutuie. tS I (Hi) You mn't fxp,rt ItlMV'T llouiil rruull'J ii n 1 1' t Ii i tU'ic ink l on t In- li.ii k nl thp buMiU yuu buy. TUM-A-LUM From France Franco, I ii'remlier 15'. I Dear folks at home: I have not. wnltcn Hoiut! time, but better never thry say. Nor cnived mi answer to Inline for l:il (ban lllivn any 1 re- t'tr nine' 1 left Kt. Hen Harrii-on, I S. 1 do hope yon are all well and li: yi'ii't kicked in wiili the llu or Honielhing else of that mil ure. Voll know, pi'i'hnps, llu; regula tions governing Idlers have brim modified so I now can tell you Home of our doings since we hit this country. i To begin with, we were about twelve days getting to the front after we. landed at llrest on Sept ember '21. 'e w ere thii teen days coming over. When about "()() miles from Ibo French coai-t tie Hubs gave in i he v ry i!i yil T! v were nfler us !. m tiii'lYim! In i .-. Twice we were tired eu Willi tor potlors, liul lmiwly no wtie mil hit. V had u my strong con voy of destroyers iii.tl they gave the subs but little lime for gdlinc the range, etc. When thai pei i hi'tipe showed tip lin y slarleil ! shoot right thru. It mho is " a wonderful sight to see about '.'ll of those speedy little ships go in, nt'sion at the same tune. eil i alter we landed we started l,i wading invjd in France and we imo' Ntill wading the mini. The sun is j shining today the second nice! iiuy I have seen in tour monllis Out of the last W dnys it has raineti ofs day-, not all day ! end visit in the While River see always, hut rained tinting the day liion ami note the following: Well we went up in the SI. We were entertaine.P S.-itnrd v Michael section and look pin t in I that tlrive, and it was some th iv f loo, believe mo: one of the lierresi j Irivestlml the Yanks nut over. : We went over three times it October ami went. nut. time af'lei time lit night working betwien the lines, we were, not over veil long but we went th oute whiin.the most prtcine would be able lo Times at Maupin, Oregon, Months 5cts, Three Months 50c matter September 2, 1914, at the under the Act of March 3, 1879. "B LUMBER. CO. we were here. About the lsilh of October we started to operate nar row gage railroads. These are lines that carry the men ami munitions from the large railroad, up to the front. J had tho wreck ing crew and was ycry busy. We had one in itlge on our line I ! al tiie Fritz blew down eyery (lav and sometimes oflener. lie would j throw" over a hundred or so of I high explosive s'hells ami then wait a while until the wrecking crew starlcd to rebuild itj then he would send over a number of gas shell; and he knew the range and could put them where he wanted to. P. was very hot work. 1 got an over dose of gas at that plur-o, but am now fully recovered with no ill effects whatever, 1 have been at Rulompost the last week attendih" tom Melon. I nml .in, n,. ,i , , , , i on mi' iiiu iiiicK in my company I " I - . , ..... iwhe:.i is stationed at Ceblcnco, Jesmaiiv. mi the Rhine 1,0 or To miles from Coloctoie 1 donM lini any idea when wo will start lot home but 1 think we will be home by June or July, in fact 1 think WM will be home hetnre that time but I like to allow plenty of time and then there w ill be no disap po ntments. Well this js all for this time, f urn your loving son, Serg. Fester K. MeCorkle, I'iugilierrs 21 'At White River The Times force made a week fu mo it the H. A Muil r In, en. mr Mnllr n-.. .,r;.,..i! to her bed with rheumatism but , ear. ! eare.l lor l,v lw,r aivt I and twelve year-old daughter, who also are keeping every item "iiiii' home in pei feet cleanliness and harmony We do not thii.k OARD fin') fault Miss Thomas, the district teacher, is making hi r home there. A loree of from six to twelve mm have been floating' ice from the bays of the White river power plaid which has been giving con siderable trouble. Jn clearing this ice the workmen are running a j.;r(;at risk, especially on the up per bay, the plutform of which has no railing and part of it con vials of one twelve inch plank between a sixteen foot embank ment on one fide and that depth of icy water on the other. Mr. Burk, foieman of thin branch ot the u. 1. section was V ,, , . . i'ii i i"d away lor a tew days. Wlii In at the C. C. Conley home Monday afternoon little 0-year old I'ov iavirid uh with several fa miliar numbers at the piano whiih hi' plays very nicply by ear. Mr and Mrs. Joe Chastain of Winiii; spent the weekend with I'm hitler's parents, Mrnnd Mrs. C. C. Conley, Mrs. M. E. Morrison made b trip to The Dalles the first of the week. w in. Morrison nas lust com pleted cutting a crop of winter wheat which amounts to four or fiye tons of hay. J on n Conroy made a trip to t'lio Dalles ths first of the week Church Notice John 0. Ilessler, pastor. The usual Sunday services will lie held Sunday followed by wi ek of prayer. Sunday School 10. Preaching 11, Class meeting 12:15 ICvening service at 7:30. W. U. Telegram Portland, Jan. !), '19. Editor Maupin Times: Physicians of Portland aboul treatment for flu cases at home, I desire to tell all my friends tht smijic remedies as tollnw: - (in to bed; keep warm; keep good spirits and hope, as fear is ureal est enemy outside of germs Take oil of salts for free bowel act ion; eat lightly, broth, etc., rest and avoid any chill; if you chill take hot hath in tub with "2 ounces of mustard in water. Cover well in bed; get proxide or oilier antiseptic wash. Jiurn sheep dip and sulphur. Above till have 1 1 list and keep cheerful. N. G. Hedin. Stray At my place on Ridgewny, one spotted heifer, no visible brand or earmarks. Owner may have, same by paying for this ad. llert E. Davis. Local Items A Ft w winter hats 011 special "Ill IV .11 J VII Y P. lMn Ju,V ,'av' 8 this morning for her home in Salem A new shipment of .player pianos at the Muupin Drug Store. Mr. nni( Mrs. L. C. Heniieghari were business callers in town yes terday. Large sheets of carbon paper for embroidery stamping at the Times William Stovall is visiting his mother, Dr. Slovall this week. It is now cold enough for those l eiiolclon blankets, Uet them at Jury's. Don't forgtt that you can get your groceries for less at Jory's. J Mrs. Clark Richardson left yes iterttav for Oakland' Oreuon. to t - - - o - visit her mother. Kay Aubrey is convalescing '0I" a l'i?ht attack of the flu A. M. nd Ted Brandt of Shac- ' u "P"1 Si,(imly ' The Dalles. l'"r "He-gentle pony, saddle j aml l'rid,e 20- Inquire at this j0''00' j Cet a box of Purolla Influenza .treatment, for sale at the Maupin Drag Store, A (laughter was born, to Mr. and Mrs. John Foley Monday. Mr. and Mrs. Phil Mott were business visitors in town yesterday Some of the farmers dont like to be skinned, but Dad Coale still buvs ekins and hides. Mrs. Morgensen went to Mosier yesterday to care for her mother who has been ill tor some time. , Choice acclimated beans for sale in sack lots at farmer's prices at the Maupia and Hunts Ferry Warehouse Co.s. D13 2 mp Jiinmie Ilarpham writes that the frost will be out of the ground by the time he arrives, home. J I y genie Tooth Paste, the best in the world, a good propholnctie for Influenza and Lagrippe. For sale at the Maupin Drug Store, The weather the past week has been very much the same as the previous one, with a little greater variation in temperature. Don't pay tug prices lor eye glasses when we have guaranteed to fit glasses for $1 to if 1.50 per pair. Maupin. Drug Store. For Said Four choice young cows. In piire this ollice, ' For Sale Onff 3 1-4 wagon, kciii8 and boxes. II. new steel L. Morris. Are you using The Times linei column when you have any thing to sell or want to buy some article that your neighbor may have or wishes to dispose of? If not try a want ad in that column. We are sure that it will bring results. Times, ifl.oO per year. Wapinitia "Auto Stage Leaves Maupin, 8 a. m. Lf avf s Wuir.itia, 1! ( y. V. ROBERTS, Prop. L I.O. O F. WA PI N ITIA Lodge No. 20!), Maupin, Oregon, meets every Saturday night ii Oonnldsons hail. Visiting mem ners always welcome. I). W. Tai.cott, N. 0. W. II. Tai.cott. Secretary. I,. B. Fox Ii, T. Yates WASCO COUNTY ABSTRACT CO. Makers of Abstracts That Protect. Hooks Posted to Date Daily Plant Second to None First National Hank Building Phone Black 2.S31, The Dalles, Oregon Hot Meals, sandwiches, Shori orders at all hours, Served at the Hazelu,ood Ice Cream Parlor. CHEVROLET CARS INQUIRE OF Fraley&Vanderpool AGENTS Maupin Qarag'e LEGAL NOTICES Adyertisers please read over your notices ami notify us immtdi ately if alienor has occured. Stockholder's Notice The annual meeting of the SSSdv., White River National Farm Loan Association will be held at Smock January 24, 1919, at 1 o'clock p. ;m. to elect directors to rerye one year, and for such other business, as may properly come before the meeting. This a very .important meeting. Please make it a point to attend. W. II. May field, Secretary-Treasurer. Date December 14, 15)1 8. NOTICE OF CONTEST Department of the Interior, United States I.and Office at The Dalles, Oregon, December 31, 1918. , to Rudolph AWrnle of Wapinitia Oregon, Co:itestee: You-are hereby notified that John A. Heckler, who gives Wapi nitia, Oregon as his postofliee ad- dresH, did on November Kl, 1918, file in this ollice his du.y corrobo rated application to contest and secure the cancellation of your homestead Entry No. Serial! 01(117.5. mudo July 5, 19 Hi. for snl-4, Section 10, n1-2nk1-4, skL 4nk1-4, Section lo, swl-4.Mvl-l, Section 14, Township (J Soulh, Kange 13 Fast, Willamette Merit), i an, and as grounds for his con test he alleges that said Rudolph Wernle has never established resilience on the pluco and thai Rudolph Wernle is not serving in the military or naval forces t l the I'nLlcil Slates, ' You are, therefore, further noti fied that the said allegations'will be taken as confessed, ami your said enlry will be cenceled without further right to be heard, tifher before this olhce or on appeal, if you fail to file in this ollice within twenty days after the FOURTH publication of this notice, is shown below, your answer' unfit r 0:1.1 Ii , specificnlly responding lo these allegations of contest, to gether with due proof that you nave served a copy of your answer on I he said contestant either in person or by registered mail. , You should statu in your answer the name of the postofliee to which yuu desire future notices to I e sent to von. . Frank Woodcock, Register. i. Date of first publication, J inu- uary 3, VJFJ. Date of second publication, Jan uary 10, HH'J. Date of third publication, Janu ary 17, 191!. Date of fourth publication, J u 1 1 -11 ;ry 2t, 1911). NOTICK FOR IuDi,iVrtTIOU Department of the Interior U. S. Land Office at The Dalles Oregon, December 11, 1918. Notice is hereby given that Thomas Faherty of Maupin, Oregon, ' who, on March 8th, 1915, made Homestead Kntry no. 014565, for SK1-4NW1-4. S1-2NEI-4, WI-2SK1-4, ; Section 9. SWT-4NWI-4, WI-2SWI-4, Section 10 Township 5 South, Range 14, Fast ! Willamette Meridian, has filed no tice of ititetflion to make Final three year Proof, to establish claim :to the land above described, befort I. Stuart, U.S. Commissioner .it Maupin Oregon, on the. 29II day of January, ' 1919. Claimant names as witnesses j Clark Richardson, James Doran John Foley, Ray Aubrey, ulli.f Maupin, Oiegem. II. Prank Woodcock, Register. NOTICK FOR PUBLICATION Department of the Interior f. b. ijiiiiu vimce at. 1 ne wanes Oitgon, December, 11th, 1918. N'lTICli is hereby given thai Daniel J. Conroy of Shaniko, Oregon, who on July 20ih, 1915, made Homestead Entry No. 015 171, for nl-2sVi-4. Section 10, sWi-4NWi-4, Section 14, EI-2X- wi-4, v1-2NKi-4, SKI-4NKI-4, Sec tion 15, Township 6 South, Range j 15 East, Willamette Meridian ihas filed notice of intention to make Final three year Proof, to establish claim to tTie land above described, bofore F. D Stuart, U. S. Commissioner, at Maupin, Ore gon, ou the 29th day of January. 1919. v ' Claimant names as witnesses: Roy Reynolds, James Doran, of Maupin, Oregon, Ralph Buzan, P. K. Conroy ofCriterion,- Oregon. H. Frank Woocock, Register. NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION Department of the Interior U; S. Land Oflice at The Dalles, Oregon, December, 12th, 1918. Notice is hereby given that Charles B. Doyle. of Wapinitia, Oregon, who on July 9th 19131 "'aJe Home'ead Entry No. 011865, for Nt-2NWI-4, SWI- 4NWI-4. NWI-4SWI-4, Section 6. Township 6 South, Range u East, Willamette Meridian, hat filed notice of intention to make Final Three Year Proof, to estab lish claim to the land above de scribed, before F. D. Stuart, United States Commissioner at Maupin, Oregon, on the 3rd day of Feb ruary, 1919. Claimant names as witnesses: C. O. Mayaid, Carrie Kirkham, Eeander Walters, Stillman II. C,oi!euough, all of Wapinitia, Oregon. II. I'kank Woodcock, Kegister. NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION ISOLATED TRACT Public Land Sale Department of the Interior, U. S. Land Office at The Dalles, November 8, 1918. NOTICE is hereby given that asMlnected by the Commissioner of the General L.uid office, under prr,v'..,iims of Sec. 2455, R. S piiisiiaut to the application .of tinny rsoiton, henal ISO. 019170, we will offer at public sale, to the highest bidder, but at not less than 2. so per acre, at 11:30 o'clock A. M. on the 14th day of Jauuaiy next at Ihis office, the followinr tract of land: NIU-4NWI-4, nwi 4NK1-4, Section 22, Township '3 South, Range 13 Fast W.- M. (Containing 80 Acres). The sale will not be kept open, bill will be declared closed when 1 hose present at the hour named have ceased bidding. The person making the highest bid will be re quired to immediately pay to the Receiver the amount thereof." Any persons claiming adversely 1 he above described land are ad vised to file their claims, or objec tions, on or before the time desm- ' na'ied for sale. np L. A. Booth, Receiver. (1751) The Dalles 335 Serial No. w 020188 NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION U. S. Land Office at The Dalle, Oregon, November 25, 1918. NOTUCIi is hereby given that, the Northern Pacific Railway Com pany, whose post oflice address is SI. Paul, Minnesota, has this 25th' (lay of November, 1918, filed in this office its application to select 1 udiT the provisions of the act of Cougiess, appioved July 1, 1898 (v Stat, 597, 620.) SK1.4 of nri-4 Sec. 18, Twp. -5 South, R 14 East W. M. 'Hi;, and all persons claiming adversely the lands described, or rlesiiing to object because of the Miuciifl character of the land, or any other reason, to the disposa' to iipplicant, should file their affi lavits of protest in this office, on or In fore the 14th day ot January, 1919 Jl. FRANK WOODCOCK, Register. NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION Department of the Interior, U. S. Land Office at The Dalles, Oregon, November 29th, 1918. notice is hereby given that ii; ice Wilson, deserted wife . of Jacob M. Wilson of Shmiko, Oregon, who 011 Sept. 5, Uji2, made Homestead Eutry .no. 010692, and 011 May 4, 1914, made Additional Homestead Entry No. 03105 for SI-2NWI.4, Section i , st-2NEi-4, SE1-4NW1-4, Section 15, 'township 7 south, Range 15 Last, Willamette Meridian, has filed notice of intention to make Final three year Proof to establish claim to the land above described before Register anil Kec t iver, Unit ed States Land Office' at The Dalles Oregon, ou the.2tst day of January 1919. Claimant names as witnesses, Claml W ilson, Bakeoven, Oregon, George K. Fine, Shaniko, Oregon, A I;. Fine, Shaniko, Ore-gon, E. E. Fine, Shaniko, Oregon. H. Frank Woodcock, Register. NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION Department of the Interior, U. S. Laud Office at The Dalles, Oregon, December 4th, 1918. - ' Noticr is hereby giyen that Wilbur E. Hurst, of Maupin, Oregon, who on July 1st HUH, made Homestead Eutry No. 011810, for se1-4nw1-4, swl 4.Nnl 4, wl-2sEl-4, Section 84, l iHvniip 4 South, Range 14 East, Willamette Meridian, baa filed notice of intention to make Final three year Proof, to establish claim to the land above described, before F. D. Stuart,. TJ." S. Commissioner at Maupin. Oregon, on the 29nri day of January, 1919. Claimant names as witnesses: r. A. Connolly, A. J. Connolly, Asa M. White, John Foley, all of Maupin, Oregon. H. FRANK WOODCOCK, DP Rechiter.