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About The Maupin times. (Maupin, Or.) 1914-1930 | View Entire Issue (Sept. 23, 1926)
Hi' When they come a fishin' They come to Maupin on the Deschutes river. I Til .r ME Wfth our highwa's and rail roads you can reach any place from Maupin. Vol. XII Maupin Southern Wasco Couuty Oregon, Thursday, Septembci 23, 1926 No. 46 M A TTPTft IN MIDST OF LIFE AVE ARE IN DEATH Grim Reaper- Mows Down Well Known and Popular Wasco Pioneer. FEN BATTY ANSWERS With Cry "Ok, Uw." Mr. Baity Col lapsed end Sank late HU LmI and Eternal SUap "No one knows what the day may briny forth," says tha Bibla, and that proverb Vat shown to bo fact last Sunday evening when Fendal Batty, ono of tha moat respected and popu lar rcildenU of this city pasted into that aleep which knowi no awaking. Sunday morning ' Mr. Batty, in In company of L. C. Henneghan and wlft, motored to Juniper Flat, com ing back in the evening. Mr. Batty did the driving, and upon arriving at the Henneghan home attempted to alight from the car. He appeared to falter and Mr. Henneghan took hold of him. He took a itep or two, hetltated and with a cry of "Oh, Lewi" tank to the ground and Im mediately expired. The body was taken Into the resi dence and an undertaker eummoned, the body being taken to The Dallei that evening. . Fendal Batty waa born at Oak land, Douglas county, Oregon, In February, 1862. He remained there until 1889, whon he removed with hli parent to Salem, where the fam ily lived butone year, coming from there to Wamlc, later moving to the Wapinitla Plains. Upon Fen fell the aupport of the family, and he purchaaed a tract of railroad land on the Flat and proceeded to make a home for the family. He did not remain there for long, but went to The Dallei, where for 18 years he was engaged iu the hotel business. ' At the end of that period he went to Shaniko where he opened the new Columbia Southern hotel, which he conducted for one year. Grangeville Idaho, next attracted Mr. Batty and upon settling there engaged in the real estate bulslness, accumulating considerable property. While not a politician Mr. Batty was prevailed upon to run for the office of mayor of Grangeville, which po ition he filled for several terms. Un der his mayorship that city made great strides and many modern im provements were Inaugurated, each to the betterment jf the place. After living In the Idaho city for 17 years Mr. Batty and wife moved to San Diego, California, where they purchased an apartment house and wilich they were conducting at the time of Mr. Batty's death. Mr. Bat ty was servng a term as president of the San Diego Apartment Owners' association when death overtook him. Mr. Batty come up from the south early in the summer, going to Idaho to attend to business matters. On his return he came to Muapln and re mained here until called to his final home. , ' - Decedent had been In poor health nearly eight years, having had sev eral severe attacks of Illness which weakened him. A week or so before his death he was strickon while on tha Fat and was brought home. He seemingly recovered and soon was about town. Nature had so acted for itself , and at .last demanded the mead of payment .which all must eventually meet and Fendal Batty is now credited on Nature's books ns having "settled in full.'-' So passed one of the best men who ever graced this footstool called earth., Of a kindly disposition, he easily made friends.,:. All such were so n the full meaning of the word, It was often remarked that Fen Batty was able .to call more men by name and recall the circumstance of their first meeting than almost any man on the Pacific coast , . Left to mourn his death are his -step-mother, who lives with one of her daghters at Salem; four broth ers Will, living at Wawai, Idaho, Joseph, of Hardmnn, Oregon,, Frank and Roy of Maupin; and four sisters, Mrs. Elsie Knowles of Dufur, Mrs. Effa Standford of Long Beash, Calif. SENT TO HAZEL GREEN, ORE. Rev. Mershon Will Ca Ta HU Charge Near SUem New Rev. W. A. Mention, who has been In charge of tht pastorate of the joint Wapinltla-Maupin charge for the past year, will leave soon for a new fluid at Hazel Oreen, near Salem to which he was accredited by the U. B. conference recenUy held at Portland. It Is with feeling of deep regret that the people of this section bid goodbye to Mr. Mershon and hit es timable wife. Since ! coming here both have worked hard to build tip the church, and that Maupin now has a congregation of ' tha United Brethren faith speaks volumes for them. t Mr. Mershon Is a pastor in every sense of the word; he is filled with llgtht of faith and his dally life Is symbolical of the spirit which prompted him to go out. Into the world and teach the gospel of the crucified one and the great Father of all. Many friends of the departing family will bestow blessing upon them and all the good that is pos sible in their new place of residence and work. Offers $28.00 Reward. Dr. Dake has offered a rewnrd of j $25.00 for the apprehension of the thief or thieves who broke into his homestead cabin and helped them selves to articles left there. Ihi doctor is determined to mckt an ex ample of those people who havo no respect for the property right . of others. Read bis offer in another column of Tha Timet. Cone to California. Elmer Snodgrast and wife and Mrs. L. B. Kelly left Monday by auto for Sanger, California, where they will visit or the coming four weeks. While away they will keep In touch with matters concerning Maupin through the medium of The Times.-""" -'-''- '"'-':'..--i';.T' Garage Apprentice Arrives. A helper for his dad (in yean to come) made hit advent Into the Ceo. A. Tillotton home yesterday morn ing and the new daddy is wearing a smile a yard wide these days. He it already vlsloning a sign hanging in -front of the garage which might read, "Tillotson A Son." Mother and newcomer doing the best ever. ' Off On Vacation . Clarence Zlggenhagen is taking bis annual fall vacation, and with his wife, is spending a few days this week in the neighborhood of Bend. Ziggy will visit the lakes In the up per country and we may expect tome tall fish stories when he returns.- Cone to University, t Miss Winifred Kaiser departed on Saturday night's train for Eugene, where she will enroll as a student at the State University. Her mother accompanied her to Eugene ethd re mained there several days arrangng for her daughter's accommodations for the school year. Aid Meets With Mrs. Kelly. The Ladles' Aid of the U, B. church will meet next Wednesday at the home of Mrs. L. D. Kelly on the East side. All members are urged to be there and to bring a friend with them. " ' - - Shattuck Party Got One Deer. . The deer huntlng'party composed of Bates Shattuck, O.' J. Williams and E. E. Steret, came home. Tues day evening. , They hunted in the Blue Mountains. Johnnie WiUiamt proved the most successful, as it was his rifle that laid the mule deer low. i ' ,- Mrs. M. F. Van Laanen of Salem and Mrs. L. C. Henneghan of Mapin, be sides many nephews and nieces. , Funeral services will' be', held to morrow and the. body; laid ta xttt. in Tha Dalles cemetery, being conduct- ed by the Elks of the, (county, ieat. Mr, Batty waa a member of that or der, having joined the ' lodge i at Grangeville. He also was a member of the Knights of Pythias and the Eagles, holding a life membership in tha latter order.' The funeral was delayed pending the arrival of Mrs. Batty and Mrs. Sanford from Cali fornia, who. left for The 'Dalles im mediately upon receipt of a wire tell ing of M. Batty's death. Oregon's Reputation Among; Eastern People Proposed HydroElectri Meesnra Aots As a Detriment T The Placing of Capital Among eastern people, we of this state have the self-starting charac teristic fixed upon us. Our early adoption of the initiative and refer endum has made us known through out the country. While we have not grown as a commonwealth so rapidly as those to the north and south, we have perhaps been as widely adver tised by our ecctntrcities, political and otherwise. Most recent among our attempts to be original , we are attracting some general attention by having not hydrophobia, but hydro-etectrlc attacks. Easterners Mem to think that Oregon will "try anything once." A Boston industrial leader, whose firm was contemplating a branch plant in the west, recently remarked that Oregon had some natural ad vantages attractive to them on a business consideration of their re quirements, but when they learned of the agitation for state ncome tax, the aur-tax on timber proposed, .-J r 11.- . t 4l k state might be plunged into state op- ( eration of irrigation systems, hydro- J electric projects, big bond issues and ; similiar enterprises, all dependent on their doubtful success, and all not; chargeable to the taxpayer if successful, they deferred decision. Far reaching consequences may follow If the voters permit a few en thusiasts on public ownership to realize their aims in getting control j of a fifty-five million dollar bond is- j made at the Kelly cemetery, sue, to be expended as they may tee , Besides his wife, ' Annette Dyer, fit on public works, with no assur- decedent leaves three children : Mrs. ance of economic or profitable op-, lona Tinborg of Emmett, Neb., Geo. eration. Even if started these Dyer of Maupin, and Mrs. Ella Hen plants may be mortgaged by public j derlckson of Phillipsburg, Kansas, utility certificates bearing interest, one brother, Frank Dyer of Maupin, Always the taxpayer must stand be- and one sister, Mrs. Emma Boehm of hind the experiment, with no power to see that it is properly conducted. Warning cannot be too mphati Paid Adv. URGES USE OF ANTITOXIN Hot Lake Physician Urges Pre Tentative Against Diphtheria Maupin't physicians are being asked to cooperate with the Oregon loft, the ears not being permitted to board of Health in a state-wide touch one another, campaign against diphtheria, accord- The vitality of. corn often is re ing to announcement made by Dr. duced by leaving it In the 'sack or W. T. Phy, of the Hot Lake sana- torium, president of the health or ganization. The local medical men will be asked to urge all under their care to either be immunized against the disease by a course of toxin- antitoxin or to have the ' Schick whether or test, which determines not , in maturing, they have develop - ed Immunity. Children are immune. only in rare instances, so all parents should take their boys and girls to the family physician, for a course of toxin-antitoxin, says Dr. Phy. Hold Up by Car Break. While returning from a hunting trip in the Blue mountains Bob Wilson was held up at Redmond by a break of some pari of the car. Bob was compelled to remain at Redmond until parts could be secured from Portland.. ;.. Danca Saturday Night. The Maupin American Legion will open the winter dancng season next Saturday night with a Harvest ball at Legion hall. An orchestra from The Dalles will be on hand to furn ish the music' and the Ladies Auxil iary will supply the needful to keep up the inner man. Tickets will be $1.00; supper extra. 1 Auction Sale at Duncan's , M, A,v Duncan's sael of farm im plements, livestock and household goods' is. scheduled for Saturday this week at his place seven miles south east, of ,m Wamic. A lunch will be served at noon, but those attending musi bring ! their 'own cups. French Butler will be auctioneer and Frank Stuart act as clerk of the sale. Dalles Undertaker in Town Bert" Thomas, manager 6f the Crandall Undertaking Co., The Dalles, was In Maupn Monday, hav ing been called professionally to take care of the body of the late T. M. Dyer. , The Times acknowledges a pleasant call. - Thomas N. Dyer Finds Surcease of Sorrows VUilor ia Maupin Dies as Result of Stroke Sustained Last Thursday at R. C Johasoa's Ranch Thomas N. Dyer, brother of Frank Dyer of this place, died at the home of his brother in Maupin on Sunday, death being the result of a fall sus tained at tha R. G. Johnson ranch the Thursday previous. On Thursday he went to visit Mr. Johnson, who was at work building a fence at the lower field. In de scending the hill Mr. Dyer slipped and fell, his head striking a stone, he being endered unconscious. He was found by Mr. Johnson, who at once summoned help. When he re turned to the side of the fallen man Mr. Dyer regained his feet He was brought to town and at once went to bed. He appeared to be on the ment, but about noon Sunday fell over and died almost instantly. Mr. Dyer, wife and son came here in June to visit his brother and oth er relatives, driving through from Kansas. He stayed here for some time, then went to Banks, where live other relatives, returning to Maupin a short time before death overtook him. Thomas Newton Dyer was born in Shelyvllle, Mo., February 28, 1861, being 65 years 6 months and 17 days of age at the time of death. At an early age he was converted and Joined the Methodist -church, South, and followed the teachings of that faith through his life. Funeral ser vices were held at the home of the brother on Tuesday, being conduct- ed by Rev. Aldridge, burial being Portend, and one cousn, Will Moss, of Banks, Oregon. SAVE VITALITY OF SEED CORN String Ears Not Allowing Them To Touch Each Other ' A good way to dry ears of seed iiviu is vj ruing uiew, Buapeuumg the strings of ears in an open shed or pile for even a day after gathering. With some moisture in the cobs or kernals, . the ears begin to tour or mildew in remarkably short time in warm weather". If left on the plant long after ripening, the kernals may sprout or wildew daring the warm ; wet weather or be injured by freez- , Ing. . , - . Seed ears should be picked there- fore,, as soon as thoroughly ripe and placed where they will be safe. If they contain much moisture when picked they must be stored in such a way that there will be a free circula tion of air around each ear. Called For Jury Duty. The September term - of circuit court for Wasco county will con vene, on the 27th arid the following from this district have, been called for service as jurors: Floyd, Mc Leod and P. J. Kirch, Criterion; W. C. Lucore, Sherar's Bridge; James M. Abbott, Ben Lf Foreman, Wap initia; and C. J. McCorkle, W. B. Sloan and A. L. Rondeau, Tygh Valley; George L.. Morris, W. H. Staats and O. P." Weberg, Maupin. Brought Sheep In. 'Clark Richardson, who has been. In charge 'of one of W. E.. Hunt's sheep bands for the past, three months, brought his charges to the home ranch the latter , part of ' last week., Clark will remain in Maupiu until time to take to the hills again. Visited the Paulina Country. .' Jack Staats has . been . with Jim Mace in the upper country, having visited Prineville. Wolf Creek, Pyra mid Buttes and the country around Paulina. They were - seekiflg ship for ti.e market V . . Completing Septic Tak. .. . Billy Heckman has been at work at Carl Pratt's residence this week, completing ft1 concrete septic tank which Carl began some time ago, RUNS FISHERMEN'S RESORT North Jaactiost Telegrapher Caters to Aaglere' Needs aad Dosiraa As a side issue connected with his situation as day trick operator at North Junction, J. C. McCarty has built a number of cottages, erected tents and made divers other arrange ments for the entertainment of fish ermen visiting that part of the De schutes. Mr. McCarty has a nice stock of anglers' supplies, which in clude (according to his card) radios, fishing tackle, artificial legs and rubber balls. His cottages are equipped with radio, electric lights, stoves, bedding, dishes and fueL Of course visitors are expected to bring their own eats, or better still, buy them of Mac. The genial operator ni Il0C oi cnicnens, nas in- stauea a ueico eiecmc ngni system, with which the depot and his living apartments, as well as tents, are lighted. He also handles playing cards and, being a genial sort of a cuss, is not averse to sitting in a little rubber of whist or most any other old game himself. Fishermen desiring a place to go where there are accommodations other than the I river, are advised to visit North Junction. The station is admirably i situated, being reached by both our railways, thus giving anglers an opportunity to go there by either road. Now Paitor Arrives Rev. Everett Hazen, the new pas tor of the U. B. church, with his wife, has arrived in Maupin and has aready taken hold of the work of the church. Rev. Hazen is a native Waacoite, having been born in The Dalles, while his wife came from Grass -Valley. It is to be hoped that the new minister will be welcomed by all, and that his work here may be prolific of much good to the Wap initia and Maupin communities.. Mershon Ordained Elder At the U. B. conference held at Portland last week Rev. W;A. Mer shon passed his third and fourth year examinations r with a high standing. As a result he was or dained elder at the morning service Sunday. Mrs. John Confer IU. . Shortly after returning from the mountains Mrs. John Confer was taken ill and for several days was in great misery. She has recovered and in the future wil be more care ful of her health. Three Carloads Hogs Shipped. Two and one-half carloads of hogs and a half car of ' fat cattle were taken to Portland market last Saturday night by O. S. Walters, John Ayres and Herman Gesh, all of whom accompanied the shipment Heard From Florida. W. C. WilBon, brother of R. E. Wilson of this city ives in Coral Gables, Florida, near Miami, recent ly razed by a hurricane, his town not escaping the ravages of the storm. In a letter to his mother in Portland stated that he had lost everything but was safe, " Tansf erred To Dufur. E. T. Halbrook, predatory animal hunter who has been stationed at Maupin during the summer . months, as been transferred to Dufur, where he will make war on coyotes.-While here Mr. Halbrook and wife made many friends, all of whom will re gret that they have to leave Maupin. Sprained Foot Ligament' - Bob Wilson was around town a few days on a "flat wheel," having sprained a ligament in the side of his foot while hunting on Wolf moun tain. Dr. Elwood fixed him up and he is perambulating around again as he is wont to do. 1 Visiting At Roseburg ' -A. B. Smith and wife left for the latter's parental home at Roseburg Sunday, k Andy says i the rainbow trout in the feeding ponds are large enough to take care of themselves, so he felt able to make the trip and remain away a week. Hank Harpham Lucky Hunter While in the Fossi! country lost week Hank Harpham succeeded in killing a deer. - Hank was hunting in the timber near the town and says he saw many venisons while in tho woods there. - . . ' AND SHOP BURNS Largest Blacksmith Shop in Upper Country Entirely Wiped Out. HAD SOME INSURANCE Blate Started Ia Caraf Backet Brigade Saves Residenca Trees Scorched Fire Wamic Monday and Jtt ,avaeei reduced the Chas Crofoot gUBg9 and blacksmith shop to a heap of ashes. All the machinery of the shop wag consumed and the fine miden(.e 0f the owner wa8 .ve(i hv the heroic effort f tha citizens, who organized a bucket bri- gade and with the use of garden hose ; succeeded in the work of salvage. r. Crofoot had gone to dinner, king the garage before he left whil t. ... .nimH tfcn mal an alarm of fire was sounded and upon coming from the table he discovered smoke issuing from under the eaves of the garage. Neighbors soon as sembled and began pouring water on the' buildings. The fire soon com municated to the blacksmith shop, and In a comparr.'Svely short time that building was entirely consumed. Nothing but a few tools and the office books were saved. The shop contained a nine-horse power gaso line engine, a feed chopper and nearly everything in the way of tools necessary in a well equipped shop. The fire threatened the residence, located a short distance from the shop, and easily the finest home in "Wamic. A row of popular trees in front of the house caught fire and waa completely destroyed. ,x r Mr. Crofoot estimated his loss at $5,000, and carried insurance in the amount of $2,200. Whether he will rebuild or not he is as yet not deter mined. The insurance will about cover the loss on machinery alone, and the buildings are easily worth more than, the difference between what was insured and what he val ued his equipment Mr. Crofoot has no knowledge as to how the .fire started. INVENT NEW AUTO LIGHT Two Bandon Mon Have Perfected Non-Glaring Lens S. R. Day and H. H. Arnold of Bandon have lately invented and patented an arrangement which they say is destined to revolutionize auto lighting. While details of the new light have not been made public, the inventors tlaim their invention will do away with all regulations regard-1 ing auto lighting. It is said that the new article is simple and inexpensive and can be attached to a'ny make of auto. Back From Colorado ' Sol Hauser is again- putting his feet under the home table. Last spring he took a bunch of sheep to . Montrose, Colorado, and herded them there during the summer, pre paratory to taking them to an east ern market He arrived at the Hau ser ranch Sunday evening. Robbed At Roundup Light fingers played to win at the roundup at Pendleton last week. Floyd Richmond, Lloyd Woodside, and Ishom West were victims of that srentrv. havine their suitcases pur loined from the rear of their auto while at the Umatilla town. Replacing Burned Buildings Carpenters are at work on build ings to take the place of those re cently burned on the Bakeoven ranch." A new dwelling house and some outbuildngs are under con struction. New Cook At Rainbow Miss Regina Muller of Tygh Val ley, is the new cook at the Rainbow restaurant Any order given to the young lady will be cooked just right and will appeal to the taste of who ever puts his knife and fork into.it