Image provided by: Harney County Library; Burns, OR
About The Times-herald. (Burns, Harney County, Or.) 1896-1929 | View Entire Issue (Dec. 12, 1903)
X “I did not shoot those men down in cold blood,” he exclaimed. ‘1 “BROWN’S” “THE SATISFACTORY STORE” “BROWN’S” don't give a G— D— what they say. SLAYER OF J 0 SAXTON AND JACK 8»®ton Dad told Charley Rigdon, There Is never any “letting up” of our efforts to procure and give our patrons WEST FOUND GUILTY Kurtz and others whom I do not' want to name, that he would shoot the biggest values in Merchandise that is ottered in Burns. This Store Is full of life me on eight. I sent him word he vigor and enthusiasm and every effort is stronger than the one before, because we couldn't do it. :AT. Will be Executed at the State Penitentiary are growing, broadening and strengthening. “I had no intention of killing. Friday. January 2.S. 2d, l<MM--Alempts l<tO4--Atempts We are going to share our profits 'K--. Jack West, the gun was not even | Arietta In Jail. '««inj. raised from my side. I knew I I with our patrons, by glvlngaway 1 The trial of Harry I). Egbert for loould not 8et ft'va-v uule88 1 sseo. j | the murder of John G. Saxton Saxton away from his weapons, for i t j came to a close last Tuesday. The the.first shot he fired through the | jury was completed last Saturday partition struck the pistol I hud it» j j night, J. O. Cawlfield and P. C. my bell and I knew he meant busi This piano is guaranteed for ten year». | Peterson, being taken in addition ness. “ Yes, I had seen Saxton come to | to the ten published last week. in endless varieties. West before. Tbe last time I called ! • The trial begun Monday morning and the testimony was all in by to him from the upper window to fi 8 o’clock that night. There were throw down his weapon. He threw Ï very few dramatic scenes during his pistol up, but evidently had for I the trial, Egbert showing emotion gotten it was single action aud was 4 X AT; _____ only once, during the reading of a not cocked^forit failed to discharge. Every cash purchase entitles you to a numbered coupon; one letter he had written Mabel Rhodes When he threw up his pistol I half you cun keep, the other half with the corresponding number after the killing and- before he left touched the button If I could you drop in the box provided for the purpose in the store. On the 'H” That we are headquarters for anything in the Toy have made him walk a wav some the Fields ranch,he broke down and day selected for the Piano to be given away, the coupons will be line, Work boxes, Toilet cases, Manicure sets, Cuff and distance without his gun I would cried. a* -A * shook up, then the first coupon drawn will entitle the holder of the i Button boxes, Shaving sets, Albums, Fancy Baskets, A D l.eady who was appointed have ran down and got it.” Egbert talked considerable of his corresponding number to this handsome Piano. by the court to defend Egbert, Glove and Tie boxes, Fancy decorated China plales, worked hard to save his neck. He case, but we have not tho space to ( * cups and saucers and many other useful presents too EVERYBODY HAS fl FAIR CHANCE TO WIN did more than a majority of the at give it in full. We were frequently , numerous to mention. torneys would under the circum interupted and could not get a full j IS. stances, and made a most eloquent story. What was said was disjoint plea before the jury, The defense ed and unsatisfactory. He seemed very grateful to Mr. tried to prove that it was done in •XTTI'TZZ XUE self-defense, claiming that Egbert l.eady for his efforts in his behalf! had been sent word by Saxton that and said: “No man could have done Purchase of five cents is just as liable to win as aae ■mountfrig to f too. more and I regret I am unable to he would kill him on sight. . I coupon wilT.be given with each cash purchase rntsde in The Times-Herald regrets it has pay him fot his work.” for young and old the store. The drawing will'lake place in Locher's FTaU. not the space to give at least a part ATTEMPTS SUICIDE. of the testimony but all the state WB CONT1NUH TO GIVE TRADING STAPPS. 5, Later in the evening, between 9 ments bearing materially on the and 10 0,clock, Egbert asked, tor I case were quito lengthy and the *» paper and wrote a letter to Mabel I facts are already known to our Rubber Boots and Overshoes of all Rhodes stilting lie intended suicide I readers. and of his affection for her, also to j Descriptions. The case was given to the jury attend his funeral the next day. Jtovot just before the noon recess on Remember ourjow prices on He again repealed his threat to butt j 1». Tuesday. After eating lunch the his brains out. Deputy Sheriff! jury was locked up and a few IMHC' Hugbet and tho guards started to] minutes after 4 o’clock filed into unlock the cell when he said: “Too the court room with a verdict of late Rube. I've made up my mind.''' g», ht guilty of murder in the first degree. He also said other things but the (S, Et Egbert was perfectly cool as he guards did not remember just what' :: listened to the verdict. The court HAEi Mail Orders Will Receive Prompt Attention. B I he said. Before they could reach | S | set Thursday morning at 10 o’clock him he plunged with his whole Wince H I to pass sentence on the verdict and SCHWARTZ & BUDELMAN. weight against tho cell and fell un Steela* in the presence of a large crowd conscious. A physician was sum Bring all your relation to the Qa|1, ................................... „mm::-, :. • rnt:::nu^:.‘::n:‘.L“;:.‘tiitttKtnntnnnsnar.': that completely tilled the circuit moned and found that he was not court room lie heard Judge Clifford Christmas ball given by tho Burns illsa- - " ' badly hurt, the scalp not even be pronounce sentence without show- Band, Couib honey at Huston’s. ing broken. He laid apparently rs-a.“hE ’Z-CL inug any signs of losing his nerve. unconscious until about noon yes Our stock of iron beds is now Frank Heinz and wife were in He will bo hanged at the state terday when ho revived some and complete nnd at very resonable the city yeeterday. penitentiary on Friday, Jan. 29, complained ofhis head, lie ¡ b able prices. Call and seo our folding fjjjJAS TH® LARGEST CIRCULATION OF The ‘‘Conqueror Hat” N Brown 1904. to eat vory well and smoke cigar- beds, steel couches, etc.—Burns ANY NEWSPAPER IN THIS COUNTY. This is the first verdict of mur etts. Furniture Co & Sons exclusive agents. der in the first degree ever rendered Sheriff Allen and guard John ------RESER VID FU A,— SATURDAY DECBM Bill 12.11-03. Tom Hutton is in the city from in Harney county. The jurors were Buoy expect to leave with the con- CLOSING OUT AT IEIHICED PRICES. hie home at Wagontire. some of the beet and most substan ilemned man for Salem perhape- All tho W. N. Jorgenson stock of Local News. Reduction in Millinery at Mrs. tial men in the county and the tomorrow. jewelry, clocks, stationery, notions, public feels Egbert deserves the C. A. Byrd’s. Great Bargains. etc. lit his old stand must be closed punishment. You can buy a Sewing .Machine -lit at a sacrifice and tho goods are “Buster” Cawlfield s|ient a few Fur Coate and Storm Coats at N. Diet. Atty. Miller has received days in our burg this week. by making $1 weekly payments at beingjsold at greatly reduced prices. rown & Sone. the congratulations of the people ‘(nil ’ • Brown’s. .Many valuable and appropriate Paul Blume was seen on our \Ve have many new novelties for here on his success in the case. To CUT-’ reets . ‘ yesterday. . j Christmas presents may be found Mrs Adam George and one of her j Christmas. N. Brown A Sons. the people of the southern part of u. in this stock. Call early. little eons wore in nflersuppios this Judge Sparrow returned Monday Frank Matnev was down from thia county this verdict is particu week: f bn om a few days’ visit on Pine his Emigrant creek ranch several larly gratifying as the crime was committed in that section. Don't forget Horton's when you ! days this week, f/l. reek. A representative of Tho Times- are on your rounds looking up —, ■ Mrs Sam Mickel and son Dave Haye you seen our boys suits Herald was [lermilted to talk with ' Christmas present- ‘ lichardson, were visitors t > ur for #3.50 they are unmatcbablo Presents for everybody. Our O IS.THK PLACK the condemned man Thursday 1 ity the first of the week R R, Sitz und 1*. II. Cray were line is complete. Albums. Dress bargains.—N. Brown A Sons. afternoon. After the usual greot- rai»» , „ , ,. up from Lawon mid took in a part ing Cases mid Manicure sets in the M. V. Smith, one of the old Joe and James Turner and the ingsand a talk of acquaintances of tho murder trilll tllil week mere of Lawen, was circulating latter’s wife were in from the \Vel known to both in Douglas county, Buck Horn ure the latest. Plate ■ ...... > Frank Williams > ii was looking! gluss mirrors, single and trippl., mong friends here this w< ek. . comeville section this week. Egbert was led to talk of his crime n f,,w set in Rose wood mid Mahogany. Bur» Coffee—Three Leaders Chase A ' J. H. Oard, one of our prominent X and the trial. He is a very intel-1 ,fter businMH in ,iliH iigont looking man. 27 years old | *^ r - illiarnaor» Our line of Cut Glass though small anborn’e M. J. B. Mocha and Java sheepmen, was a business visitor to is select and of the lx-st make. and powerfully built. While he I infor,11B "" he wi: Boon f,r »♦♦♦’"nd J. II. Folger & C> Mucha A our city this week. You are cordially invited to call would answer questions and ^alk Mulheur county where the sheep ava. Brown’s sell all the best Husbands and young men want quite freely, he did not give any will I m > wintered The gentleman and inspect them al ---- rands. Provisions and Feed a JSpeeiaTy. ing pretty Christmas presents for thing new particularly in regard to is a brother to Congressman Wil .♦♦♦’ Frank Cummins is i.|• lb d t ■ wives and sweethearts, should call liamson. the case. All kind» of Fresh Vegetables I b Heason, ' se crutch«« owing to an a.ciiient at Mrs. Robbins’ art store In answer to a question he said: " n which he cut his kb , ite - Mam Street :::u::::::::re:re::tt:t:ttm:retttttmtt Durlchcitner Building. J H Garrett is down from Emi “I have a perfect right to either the [ d. H adly. Frank was t-o playful name Frost or Egbert, __________________________ My father's 1 1 grant creek. Mr. Garrett inform- jocj: rith a new axe. us he has been suffering from grip name is Frost but I was legally , haw*: The pronj gar, jg now un • • ever since he was down here to adopted by an aunt when three ; Mr the managemen' of Harry C. He is now im- years old and look her name Eg- < court last month, ^zimilh where your st . k will be bert. My mother is dead, th«nk ; proving. NAreJl cared for. He has good, com- j God—or thia blow would have ! R room— . u-* ortable livery rig- and fresh | Carpets that finish the .. . . 'killed her. Those beautiful patterns that make I LEWIS & McHARGUE, Propta. torse«. ‘‘No, I have not the ueans to I :■ nr: ■ your home so cosy and comfortable New and Elegant Livery Turnouts Complete. Freeh reams The Windsor, and- r the manage- —all grades from 50 cents a yard carry my case up and I am sorry. If I could get it before the supreme j will divide the profits uent of C. B. Smith A Co., i« one up. Brown’s. Horn»’« boarded by the dty, er 1er*' court I could bring tha sentence with you. on all lines of F,. >ftbe most popular r-- rts in the month. Special care given all elncb th»t Joseph L. Shirk, was here several - down to man slanghter. Saxton Fine«t of liquor« and botfc' nteriot. — • -j never made it known to me that he Special accommodations for Commercial Men ,. -igare, billiards and can! table* days last week from the .Shirk ia¿ It ------- is said wu 8 dePulY sheriff nor did be ranch in Guano valley. 1. ind expert mixologist- read tbe warrant to me.” Cor. Mian and B Sta., Private lets» The 14-year-oId-soi, if Ferd Tip- that Joe had an experience with a ___ - _ _____ _ — f He appeared rather flighty at int- n was brought down : .11 >r:.ey goat while here.—Lakeview Exami times, showed more or less excite- up ester day to reoeiyi med: -al treat- ner. \ment and would swear with a ven Earl Swaek and Somy Alberson^ geance 11« i-eemed toreeent tbe uent, be baring bee: struck ou the came in yesterday from the An action of tbe officers of tbe court jr arynx with a bos- >ai w We havi a fine line of .Ten’s Boys’ Clothing, 1 jrjf -iderable fores. It was feared at drews country. P F.a.l^ ha* ghren uj- for not allowing Mabel Rhode« to Shoes, Overshoes. Goodyear Rubber Boots and : with M«,. During a talk with irat it »M broker but upon ex- bis po*ition there with the P. L. S --------------- uninatioa was ho:. d to f-e only Co. and expect to remain here for A. D. Leady in the presence of shoes which will be sold at greatly reduced prices tbe present. ■ pulsed. tbe reporter he said: N. Brown A Son« are certainly Had I k Down they would not Studebaker Wagon*. ¿Hacks irriagee, Buggnaa: d i ‘ i giving their caah customer« good allow me a few hours with my wo The be»t <4 order will be maintained thiuugb«* tho e«««iog ar« arriving now fed selling m fast inducement- They have just re man it would Lave be*n all off with and tlx management will u«c every rode««« '•« th« affair ceived a handsome piano with ma tbe ‘big Swede.* I would have (?. i* we «an get th- Our -tore is hetidyuarters for tlx mo»t mscbesriul affair o< the «eaawi Ikmt • AtaH- ...t»« ear load« of th- *e goods h re hogany case which they will give butted my brains out against th« Ì4 . id in train«. 71. be-l stock of away to their customer« in lb- cell and ail h—1 c- uldn't have «trip OOOZD XvCXXTÖlO. ped me." Tbi* ia tbe first intima-* . ig ii* and Vet Supp r will be Served at Narrow» Bateel tioo be had given of any «ueb Baraa. Call at 11-r«n tf yaa 4a n I - flala paten «fl thought and tbe guard« present did Al ¡-reaaattim* ‘ magnificent too* ______ not take it «eriously. * renitrerererenretreretre g EGBERT SENTENCED TÜ HANG CASH STORE, The Proper and cheapest place to Trade. ! K CHRISTMAS GIFTS Santa Claus will soon be here. The Child who Buys a Hair Ribbon May get a Piano Thrown in. I WORTH«00 I HOW THE PIANO WILL BE GIVEN AWAY. REMEIVrBER^ flUR J ÇTHEREARE NO CHARGES OF ANY NATURE CONNECTEDj Our prices are the lowest, our stock the very Best. WEARING APPAREL Ladies’, Men’s and Children’s Shoes, • QUILTS AND BLANKETS. FULL LINE OF STAPLE GROCERIES. BURNS. OREGON Times MILLER & THOMPSON PRESENTS and PRESENTS. HUSTON Flour Grain, Groceries, Tropical and Domestic Fruits when in Season. The Welcome Pharmacy, i The White Front Livery Stable WATERS, HACEY & CO Dry Goods, Christmas Goods, and Notions. GRAND BALL Narrows. Oregon. December 18, l*t!3 I Come in and let us show you our goods and quote you prices. SANTA CLAUS COCHRAN HALL.