The Maupin times. (Maupin, Or.) 1914-1930, November 10, 1927, Image 1

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Newspaper Page TextIAD Always working for the best Interests of Maupin and all of Southern Wasco County, II TIMES 1 x n w print, aitia ncwf class, but works for all. Vol. XI.V Maupin, South Wasco County, Thursday, November 10, 1927 Number 1 F Estimate 1928 Expenses . Sum of $1,500 Necessary Fifteen Hundred Dollar Estimated 1 Suffletent lo Carry City Si nenses for Ytar 1921 Th council at iU last meeting, ap pointed citizen's committee to draw up t budget of the city's ex penses for tht coming year. That committee mat on Wednesday and adopted tht same budget at passed upon last year, tha turn to ba railed bolng racomraandad ai f 1,600. i While it will not require that turn for the city' buiineia, it wai thot beet to ralie the amount again thli year. ; Maupin needi a new and larg r raiarvolr, the one now in uie not being of sufficient carrying capacity to supply water In caee of a large fire. It la propoied to comtruct reservoir of from 160,000 to 200, 000 gallon capacity, doing away with the present container. At preient there are about $700.00 In the treas ury and with the lut half of the taxes to come in, this sum will reach better than $1,000, sufficient to be gin construction of the new reser voir. In addition to the reservor it is propoied that the city have four more street light installed, one at the church corner, another near the St.vall rfKidcnctN tmo near the Bon Cook lioiiro ond a fourth near the J Wilson and Ik-nick residences. . Street lights call for the sum of $200.00 1 water rent for hydrants,' $175; marshal's and recorder's sal aries, $340.00; Interest on outstand ing warrant, $20; payment on Auto park, $250.00, while incidental ex penses are allowed $430.00, making total of $1,600. The budget will be submitted to the taxpayer for their approval, at a meeting to be called for that pur pose after publication of the budget two weeks. WHAT THE CHINESE THINK ABOUT THE FEMALE BEX Boston Transcript Quotas Aphor isms Concerning Woman, Taken From Wis Chinas Sayings Th patient woman roast an ox with a burning glass. Th extravagant woman butts a candle in looking for a match. ' Th foolish, obstinate woman goes to sea In a bandbox. The cautious woman writes her promises on a slate. The vulgar, affected woman is a spider attempting to spin silk. The curious woman will , turn a rainbow to see what waa on th other aid. NOW'S TIME FOR MINCE MEAT Southern Pacific Dining Car Mana ger Telia How to Mako It Connoisseurs of good home cook- ' ing now are looking forward with eagerness to the opening of the mince pie season, according to Allan Follok, manager of Southern Paci fic' dining car department. :; "Mincemeat," Pollok said, "will be much In demand on and after Thursday, November 24, but few housewives seem to know the secret of blending it to perfection. , "Immediately following Thanks giving Day each year we receive numerous requests for th recipe used on our dining cars. Here it is. "Take 3 cups of chopped beef, 1 ' cup of suet, 4 cups of apples, 1ft cups of cider, 1 cup of molasses, 3 cups of sugar, 1 cup of citron finely chopped, 1 cup of seedless raisins, 1 cup of currants, 1 cup of baker' . Jelly. Juice of 1 oransra and 1 lemon. . 1 teaspoon of cinnamon and mace, 1 teaspoonful each of powdered cloves and nutmeg, 8 teaspoons of salt and 1 cup of stock in which meat ha been cooked, i "Mix tha meat, apple and Jelly Ml .1. ... ,. iixsi, men aaa otnex ingreaients, mixing them, well together. Follow this recipe and your mince Dies will b sura to please. Household Goods For Sala Heating stove, kitchen range, din ing table, chairs, two iron beds, sani ; tary cot, small galvanized tub, wash boiler, oloth wringer and numerous , other articles. Call at Ben Fraley house or Maupin Garage. G. H. Carl. BIRTHDAY CELEBRATED WITH SURPRISE PARTY Mri Marcus Shearer Agreeably Sur prised Saturday Night- Guests Present Saturday was the natal day of Mrs. Marcus Shearer and to cele brate the event several of that lady's friends surprised her that evening. The guests brought refreshment and after a time spent in enjoyable con versation all partook of, the good things spread for their edification. Those present were Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Zlggonhagtn, Mrs. Luclle Cantrell, Mrs. Maud Joynt, Mr. and Mrs. George Tlllotaon, Mrs. Jean Wray, Messrs. J. A. Nagel, James Wray, Neuel , , Shearer, Gaylord Davles, and the Misses Dorothy Har ris, Helen Richards, Madge Shearer, Maggie Wray and Marjorie Tlllotaon. We did not ask Just what the recipi ent's age was, but have it from un official source that the party wa in commemoration of her -th birth day. FALL GRAIN IS LOOKING FINE Wheat Stooling In Good Shape and Civaa Promise of Big.Yiald Fall sown wheat in the sections adjacent to Maupin never looked better at this tlma of th year, near ly every field showing a good stand with heavy stooling . This condition gives promise of a heavy crop next year with anything like favorablo weather In the spring. By atooling out this arly ther will be no loss of grain by worms, as those crawlers nearly always attack th grain when but a single stalk show above the ground. Th prairi grass also Is growing nicely and gives promise ol excellent pasture for cattle, SHERIFF'S CAR APPROPRIATED Thief Apprehended Hor by Deputy William Taken Back to Madras While the sheriff wa elsewhere in Madras on Tuesday night a young man with an ey for comfort stepped into his car and drove off. When the loss of the car wa discovered Maupin waa called and the car de scribed. W. II. William and Verne Fischer pursued It over the Fiat, catching it on the White River grade where the driver, unfamiliar with the road, was compelled to drive cautiously. He was brought back to Maupin, where the sheriff joined him and took him on to Madras. A revolver which was in , the car was missing. The temporary driver aid he had thrown it out and de scribed the spot, but a careful search here failed to produce it. Building Rastdanca Addition. ., Jim Ruslc has lumber on hand and as soon as the services of car penter can be secured will begin the erection of an addition to his East tide cottage. Jim's boy is growing so fast that more room is demanded, therefore another room will be added to the residence. Dallas Bankers Her. This morning two of the bankers of The Dalles stopped off in Maupin long enough to deliver some litera ture at the Maupin State bank and chat-a few minutes with Cashior Stuart and his assistant, George Mc Donald. They were F. W.' Sims, cashier of the First National and As sistant Cashier C. S. Knight of the Citizens National. Football Enthusiasts. The Tygh Valley football enthusi asts who' witnessed the game between the Maupin and Shaniko High school teams here last Friday were, Misses Margaret Elliott, Hilda Norval, Haz el Johnson,' Bertba and Bernic Mul lor, Camel Woodcock,' Leooe Miller, and Messrs. WiUard Conloy, Nile Hill, Leonard Chandler, Kenneth Webb, Clair and Willi Norval, Vern on Ayres. Attended Medical Moating. Dr. Elwood attended the Medical society meeting ab the county seat on Wednesday evening. The society is mad up of physicians of Wasco, Hood River and Sherman counties, and the recent meeting was attended by doctors from ach county. TO OUR SUBSCRIBERS Again we call the attention of some of our subscribers to their subscription delinquencies. The harvest is over, the grain sold and rash received for it. Other bill have been paid, but the newspa per publisher 1 left to bold an empty sack. , It takes morfey to conduct a newspaper, and we are in need of all that is due us. We ask that subscribers come in and pay up, otherwise we will havo to think up some scheme to re mind them of what they are ow ing. MAUPIN DOWNS TWIN TEAM Baaf Plua Activity Win Ovtr Shani-ko-Antelope Maupin High school football team has a standing of 600. Last Satur day the boys from the top of the hill came to this city and took on the Maupin teamt losing by a score of 14 0. The visiting team showed that practice was necessary to make a .winning team, but our boys had been advised of that fact, and, with the fine points of football instilled into them, went out to win. The visiting team threatened the Maupin goal several times, but by a series of fine tackles and many downs the home " team finally vanquished the boys" from 'above, winning the game by the score mentioned. FOREST MEN TO COME -DOWN FROM THE HILLS '- , t Joo Craham'e Crow Will Shut Down Work For The Sasoa-14 Man 1 to Bo Down Thi. Weak Joe A. Graham, forest ranger in charge of trail and road construction near Maupin says that he will com plete thi season' work this week and with his crew of 14 men will come down from the mountains this week. Mr. Graham has superintend ed the construction of many forest trail and much road work --during this season, and will continue such work with the beginning of next year. WELL TO BE "SPUD IN" ' MONDAY, NOVEMBER 14 Entertainment and Refrethmenta for All Who Attond Equipped to Go Down 4,000 Feet The secretary of the Clarno Oil Basin company writes The Times that the date for the "spudding in" of the company's well at Clarno has been set for Monday, November 14, at which time it is expected all who are interested in the venture will .be present, along with many of their friends. The ceremony of beginning drilling will take place at 1:00 p. m. The machinery will have been set by the above date. The complete equipment is capable of drilling a hole four thousand feet deep. As suming that geologists who have ex amined the Clarno field are correct, oil should be encountered at a depth of 1,200 to 1,600 feet The com pany has a number of stockholders in this vicinity, and each i optimis tic over the possibilities of the Clar no field. The oil which has been extracted from the Clarno shale is said to be of fine texture and color and if oil is struck in the well this section will be as well known as any in the state. The letter asks that all who are interested in the development of the Clarno field join with the others and attend the opening exercise and help put the event over 100 per cent. Figuring on Freight Lin. The Spickermann Truck company of The Dalles is reported to be fig uring on extendng their freight line to Maupin. It is reported they have worked out a schedule of rates by iwhich the lint5 can bring freight from Portland and lsy it down in Maupin below railroad charges. Just when the line will begin operation to this city we have not learned. Foley Undergoes Operation- , While at the hospital at The Dalles last week John, Foley's physicians discovered a spot in one of his in testines and advised , an operation for its removal. To this John agreed and on Saturday the operation was performed. He rallied in fine shape and our latest information is that he is getting along nicely. His wife was with him at the time he went under the knifei ' MISS HELEN WEBERG IS NEW LIBRARIAN Library Moved From Sbattuck Store T. Odd Fallows Block New Booka Addad , The Maupin branch of the Wasco County Traveling Library has been moved from the Shattuck store to the lower room of the Odd Fellows build ing, and will be open on Mondays form 3:00 to 6:00 in th afternoon and from 7:00 to 9:00 o'clock that evening, On Wednesdays and Sat-! urdays th library will be open from 8:00 to 6:00 o'clock. Mis Helen Itft 1 I in i neoerg nas oeen cnosen as noranan. T4 is the Intention to keep the library sufpiwa witn a full quota of books, j old-time dances at Legion hall in this a new consignment having recently city Saturday night, when a reel old been placed on the shelves. time dance will be held. "Peto" ; r .. Kistner's violin will be In evidence FQOTBALL CAME TOMORROW .as well as some one to play chords v .' " . ii ' on the' piano. One who shone a a Dufur and Maupin Hi School Teams ' "caller" In th old day will do the To Clash on Local Fiald A football game between the Mau pin and Dufur school teams will be played in this city tomorrow after- il. ttj .l. v:n t,: i , . At ,ii .,. . tin, place where the athletic. will try iakitlMBlAsia Unfk V& a m m aaa aniJ conclusions. Both teams are pepped up for the game, which ia expected to b a fast and snappy one. Tickets J have been priced at 86 cent for the adults, while children will be ad mitted for 16 cents. Game will start at 2:00 o'clock. SNOW ON THE HIGHER PEAKS About 16 Inches Have Fallon During pa WeekLower Hills Bare Snow has appeared on those peaks near the top of the range, about 16 inches being reported in some locali ties. As yet the lower hill are bare of snow, but it is expected almost any time now. It Is said that about the aecond snow to fall on Mutton Mountain is followed by a fall on th Plat and in th Criterion country. Large Size 16r28 plate glasa mir rors, framed, regular $7.60; to close out at $6.00. The Maupin Drug Store. TYGH VALLEY RANCHER GETS FIRST PRIZE ON WHEAT Frank Tillotson At Head of Wheat Raisers Showing at Inter national Exposition Many ranchers of v this section figured in the winning class with their exhibit at the Pacific Inter national exposition, recently closed at Portland. F. D. Tillotson of Tygh Valley won the blue ribbon and a money prize of $20.00 on his show ing of hard white wheat; George Mallatt of Bakeoven waa awarded sixth place on hard winter wheat; Don Stogstill of Maupin placed seventh in th soft white wheat class. . A. L. Rondeau of Tygh Val ley waa third in the soft whit class, he winning the white ribbon on his display. F. D Tillotson also won j second place with hard federation. First oa Potatoes In the potato show, ono first premium was captured of which Was- co county people have a , right to be exrentionallv croud. Harry- Ruther- ! ford, a twelve year old boy from Criterion, won a blue ribbon and a cash prize of $7.50 on an entry of Netted Gems in the Boys and Girls Club department. This is an out standing accomplishment because his potatoes were grown on summer-fallow and were judged superior to those entries from the irrigated sec tiona of Crook, Deschutes, and Kla math counties. These potatoes have been awarded first premium where ever exhibited this year, including the Southern Wasco County Fair, the Oregon State Fair, and at th Port; land show. S. A. Meeker of Pleasant Ridge exhibited a bushel of Netted Gems which were selected from only a few hills as the harvest had not yet com menced on his thirty acre field. These placed fourth for a cash premium of five dollars. Total amount of Wasco premium checks being distributed from this year's show is $480.00. The cheeks are being sent out from th office of the county agent( who had charge of the court's exhibits. K . - Mr. and Mrs. Don Stogsdill had as Sunday guests at their ranch home i A. E. Lake and wife and W. E. I Woodcock and wife, all of Wamic Co-operative Wool Assn. of Much Benefit to Members LEGION WILL STAGE REAL OLD-TIME DANCE Musla To Fit The Occasion and Cos tumes and Daacoa la Vogu Forty Yeara Ago ."Backward, turn . backward, oh, Time In your flight," sang the poet, j He evidently-did not appreciate the days In which he lived and wanted i another chance at early life. Su;h a chance will be given lovers of the prompting in the square dances, reels, etc., while the music will tune in on waltzes, scottsiches, polkas, mazourka and all the round dance's of other days. A real good line of eat will be served and all who at- tend are garanteed a gh,oned d ' real old-fa- BETTER TURKEYS THIS YEAR Lat Hatching Retarded Growth, bat Feeding Improve Birds The Farm Market Review, sent out by the Extension department of O. A. C, in speaking of the 1927 crop of Oregon turkey relates: Although weather conditions . last spring were unfavorable for turkey production and caused late hatching and losses which reduced the pros pective crop for the United States to about 95 per cent of last year, con ditions thi fall have been so favor able that it to expected that the birds will be better developed by Thanks giving than in 19J6 or 1925. BONNEY RANCH TRADED . . - FOR BUCKLEY HOMESTEAD Con Buckley and Alex Rondeau Mot To Each Other's Place Latter Gets Fine Ranch The following from the Grass Val ley Journal tells of a deal whereby two ranches are exchanged and qf Alex Rondeau, living at Tygh Valley, who has moved to Sherman county. The Bonney ranch, on which Mr. Rondeau has been living for the past two years,' figures in the trade: The Buckley ranch has been trad ed for the Bonney ranch at Tygh Valley, and Con Buckley is moving there this week and Mr. Alex Ron deau, who has been living on the Bonney ranch, is moving to the Buck ley place. The Buckley ranch wa the late C. A. Buckley homestead and is known all over the country as one of the finest Sherman county farms. Farm Conditions Improved. Farmers of the country are in their best condition since 1920 in the matter of purchasing power of theit products in terms of non-agricultur al products, Secretary Jardine said recently in reviewing the farm situa- tion. As" chief reason he mentioned the better position of livestock, dairy and poultry products, and added - - - , that thjs year's cotton crop at Octo ber price is worth $200,000,000 more than last year's,' although a third smaller. . -. Wheat Movement Still Heavy. While not so heavy a that for September, the record of wheat ex ported from Portland during October shows considerably over 7,000.000 bushels, the highest ever made dur ing any October in the history of the port. Last year, 4,897,136 bushels waa the total for the month. , Tho wheat market is still fluctuating, with light sales. . Bank Directors Mooting. Bank met in regular monthly session Monday afternoon, nearly every di rector being present. Th affairs of the bank were gone orer, and every thing found indicative of a most suc cessful year. Bungalow Nearly Complete. The new bungalow being erected by J. F. Kramer is fast nearing com pletion. The plastering- is nearly don and when that sets Jo and famly expect to move Into their new home. : Job Crabtree had charge of construction. ' . Facta Concerning Co-Operative Wool Growers Association Benefit of Membership Shown The following sent out by th b4 office of th Pacific Co-operativw-Wool Grower association, Is parti.,,, nent t this section, At th last P . cific Internatonal Stock Show and expositioa, the showing of wool far exceeded that of other years, white the quality of the fleeces shown ware far superior to those exhibited b ) fore. f The Pacific Co-operative Wool Growers handled about 650,000 ; pound of this year's wool for shp men in the Willamette valley and A western Washington, more than L 000 growers participating. The as sociation has U. S. licensed vara. houses in Portland and San Francis co. ... North Pacific 'coast wool was made famous this week by the de claration of a government expert at the livestock exposition, who an nounced that the wool exhibited 1 (he best he has ever seen. Just what the association is and what it has accomplished for mem bers is given below: 1. The Pacific Cooperative Wool Growers is the largest strictly co operative wool marketing association . in the United States,' in volume of wool handled. 2. It has 2,600 members owning 800,000 sheep. 8. .Eighty-five per cent of its": . members who joined in 1921, and who; are still in the sheep business, - have retained their membership.' 4. It has sold 24,000,000 pound of wool and mohair in it seven years' operations, for approximately. $8,500,000. v ; 5r An- experienced pen mnel of wool men handle its wooli. The) mm have spent practically tlcir en- toe lives in ;.he ? bm.:.f ard rftve.'occuslcd ir"i-M of yrM9 V mponsibility --Uh the :?rjhft wt I, (Uolers and top makers in this coun try. : ., .,' 'T 6. Ninety-four per cent of its wool handled in 1926 was sold directly to mills. ' j 7. It has the confidence of th largest banks in the United State (to the extent that they have loaned the Association for pre-hearing and ; wool advances a total of $5,00000, f without any bank losing a singl dol- lar. 8. More than 600 new member joined the Association in 1927. ' 9. It has its own experienced wool salemen and sales offices in Phila delphia and Boston, being in daily touch with the entire mill trade of New England and the Atlantic States. : .V :;. ... 10. It maintains United States li censed warehouse facilities at Port land, Oregon; San Francisco, Calif ornia; and Boston, Massachusetts. , U. It is strictly cooperative in name and fact, and all profits, bene fits or service accrue to each mem ber in proportion to the amount of wool shipped. ' 12. It is directed by a board of -fifteen, of the leading wool grower in the states where it operate, ,. elected by the entire membership. Underwent Major Operation. Mrs. Amie Hachler, living on th Flat, underwent a major operation at the Mid-Columbia hospital, Th Dalles, yesterday morning. Mrs. Hachler has been in a bad, way for some time and upon the advic of her physician went to The Dalle for Telief.' .' , ;:' ' i ." V' Morrow , Disappointed. Jack Morrow was promised a situation in a meat mum and last week went there to wore. When he showed up on the job hi was informed that the man who had promised him employment had sold out, therefore Jack was out of thi position. It was somewhat of a dl appointment to our 1 popular Meat cutter as he had made arrangement! to move his family to Odell thli week. Accompanied Football Team. Principal Bonney and wife and daughter, Thelma, Miss Margartt Elliott, Miss Hilda Norval accom panied by High school student cam over from Tygh arid took In thi Maupin-Shaniko-Antelope football, game. 1 -., ,i