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About The Times-herald. (Burns, Harney County, Or.) 1896-1929 | View Entire Issue (Oct. 8, 1910)
turn timmmMBywa (5p Vle imcs2tcrnl& The Ofllclnl I'npor of Hnrnoy County his tho Urgoit clrculAtion and Isonoof h e bsatndvortlilng modlntnn In Knatorn Oregon. flcSrcnt Tinrncjj (Catittlry Covurs mi i rra of 0,428,H0O nireo of liuiil, 4,f)3l,!l0t ncrcH yet vncnnt tiLect to entry umlci tho public land laws of tho United HIiiIcb. XXIII I3UUNS, HARNEY COUNTY, OREGON, OCTOBER 8, jOIO NO. 47 fcttMBMMMriMm fl XlllivilJvJy wJiJM UAL COUNTY FAIR From Point of Exhibition Ever Mempted in Recent Years 1LLENT SHOWING OF STOCK ie Urcat JNortiicrn silver ijups Awarueu 10 II. Anderson, of Van. on Field Products and ics Varien, of Bums, on Garden Others Win. jiual county fair comes to fits evening ami it lias pry successful one in the ichibition. The products I were shown in a very way anil was really a to local people who had lie products would not rthe standard owing to torablu season. Had it iible to secure a repre- display of the gardens, xntl fields of the tom tit of Steens mountain would have been aug- pery materialy lor mat the county had excoll as that always lias. to the great distance lime consumed in bring- iroducts that partian of fcy was not represented. tibits of the farm and products could not be anywhere. The fruit of course limited but less it covered a great id more than was nam- premium list. Wc did f the varieties of apples, aches, prunes, ect., but ery variety grown in iwest was represented. rewsey section of the Rd a magnificent display tin and vegetables and aker was in charge of lit. It was most credi well arranged. the individual exhibits srve special mention pse ot James Varien, bbard, Gail Barnes and Lnderson. They each display. The former sone whole section ot (ng on the north table ivilion. . The fruit dis- individual exhibitors fine, among them be- Ktj. Mciunnon. w. it. 'Mrs. A. Venator and c parties whose names learned. Anderson of Van was the magnificent $50 silver loving cup given reat Northern Railway est general exhibit of re products. James stured the Great North- sr the best general dis- ferden products as well fecial $10 premium offer Farre. Iver loving cups were tpress some time ago been side tracked fe in transit and uiu i in time to be exhibited . This was a disap to both visitors and ir management. They Heed up and finally be first," J. II. Anderson second. Sheaf barley. Chas. Wilson first; II. C. Levens. Sheaf oats, L. E. Hibbard first; II. C. Levens second. 50 lbs rye, J. II. Anderson first; Wm. Kilby, second. GO lbs barley, II. C. Levens, first; Geo. Young, second. 50 lbs Oats. .1. II. Anderson first and second. 50 lbs of wheat, J. II. Ander son first and second. Best and largest variety of field seeds, James Varian first; Mrs. Rose Kern second. Alfalfa, first crop, L. E. Hib bard first; Chas. Wilson second. Alfalfa, second crop, James Varien first; L. E. Hibbard sec ond. Natural grass, J. II. An lerson first; James Varien second. Hops, J. L. Sitz first; James Varien second. Bromes grass. August Miller first Red Top, Wm. Altnow, first. Best general display in this division, J. II. Anderson of Van. Special prize of $5 given by Morris Schwartz for wheat on bench land without irrigation was awarded to E. W. Van Valkenburg. division c iioiiTicuiruiu:. lowing werfs urns: rewarded F FAIIM I'KODUCTS heat, Chas, Wilson Greatest variety of apples, W. II. RobbinSt first; Mrs. A. Ven ator second. Single variety of apples, W. II. Robbins, first; Mrs. A. Venator second, Crabapples, Mrs. II. Ruh, first; R. J. McKinnon, second.' Peaches, W. H. Robbins, first. Greatest variety of pears, Mrs. A. Venator, first; W. J. Altnow second. Single variety of apples, Mrs. A Venator first and second. Greatest variety of plums, W. II. Robbins first, Chas. John son second. Single variety plums, Chas. Johnson, first, W, II. Robbins second. Greatest variety of prunes, W. II. Robbins first. Single variety of prunes, R. J. McKinnon first W. H. Robbins second. Best general exhibit of fruit, 'Mrs. A. Venator special $20 J cash prize. Also a case of Mon- opoie oy nagey u menaruson. Greatest variety of onions, Ralph Hibbard first, and James Varien second. Single variety of onions, James Varien first, A. M. Woodruff second. Turnips, James Varien first, J. M. Brown second. Beets, J. R. Jenkins first, James Varien second. Sucar beets. James Varien first; Ro'jhHibbard second. Greates'variety of potatoes, Ralph Hibbard first; Gail Barnes second. Single variety of potatoes, J. L. Sitz second. Tomatoes, Mrs. A. Barron first; L. E. Hibbard second. Cabbage, Gail Barnes first; James Vnrien second. Cabbage, largest head, James Vnrien first. Pumpkins, J. L. Sitz first; Ralph Hibbard second. Corn, W. J. Altnow first; Mrs. G. A. Smyth second. Kahlrabi, carrot, stock beets, etc., James Varien first; A. J. second. Parsnips, James Varien first; Gnil Barnes, second. Muskmclons, J. L. Sitz first; L. E. Hibbard second. Watermelons, J. L. Sitz first; I. S. Geer second. Celery display, Gail Barnes first; James Varien second. Squash, Ralph Hibbard first; L. E. Hibbard second. Popcorn, Chas. Johnson, first. Cucumbers, J. L. Sitz first; L. E. Hibbard second. String beans etc., L. E. Hib bard first. Cauliflower, Gail Barnes first; James Vnrien second. Kale, Wm. Farre first Celery, Gail Barnes first; L. E. Hibbard, second. si'i:ciai.s. The special premiums awarded in this division and farm pro ducts were awarded: Best general display of garden, $10 cash by Wm. Farre, awarded to James Varien. $5 cash by Wm. Farre, award ed to James Varien. $5 cash by M. Schwartz for potatoes, W. A. Capps. ' $2.50 cash by Randall & Pass enger for best sheaf oats, L. E. Hibbard. $5 cash by The Times-Herald for alfalfa, L. E. Hibbard. $5 cash sheaf wheat, Chas. Wilson. $15 cash, sheaf barley, Chas. Wilson. $5 cash, oats, L. E. Hibbard. sr- SA YS FORAGE IS SCARCE .. JL Oregonian Mistakeiuas to The Range Conditions in This Section STOCK ARE IN GOOD SHAPE HERE 17 Grazing so Had in Umatilla sind Deschutes That The Sheepmen Were Forced to Withdraw Flocks From Range Stock in Tlios'e Sections in Poor Condition. J. II. II, C. II. Ander- . J $5 cash threshed wheat. Andorson. $5 casfi, threshed barley, Levens. $5 cash, threshed oats, J. II. Anderson. $5 cash, threslicd rye, J. II. Anderson. , $5 cash, timothy, Ralph Hib bard. $5 natural grass, J son. $5 cash onions, J. L. Sitz. $5 cash, sugar beets, James Varien. $5 cash by Grant Thompson and for best alfalfa grown with out irrigation, I. M. Davis. Tho finest exhibit of livestock ever shown in Harney county was in the parade yesterday afternoon, Clyde, Perchcron, Shire and grade drafts, roadsters, horses of all work, choaches and standard breeds were all repre sented. The cattle exhibit was good though not so large as the horses. II. C. Levens and II. Dixon each had red Polls and Dr. Hibbard and C. M. Huffman had Jersies. Several pens of hogs showed some fine ones and the sheep consisted of but two entries. Chickens, ducks, turkeys in tho poultry department made this protion of the fair quite interest ing. The following were awarded premiums: ' Handsome Gold Lined Silver Cups Given by the reat Northern Railway at the County Fair. STOCK DIVISION. CtASS 7 GRADES. Stallion, Homer Cecil, first; W. M. Stewart second. Stallion and three of his get, Wm. Stewart first Brood mare and colt, Wilson Hopkins first; II. C. Levens, second. Pair of mares or geldings, Wilber Hopkins first; II. C. Lovcns" second. CLASS 5 DKAFT. Percheron Stallion, diet Myers first; Grant Thomson, second. Clyde stallion, II. C. Levens first. English Shire stallion, Robt. Settlemyre, first. Stallion and three of his get, II. C. Levens, first. CLASS G -KOADSTKIIS. Single mare or gelding, James Smith, Mrs. Wm. Cummins, second. Yearling, Chas. Wilson, first; Chns. Brittingham, second. (Continued on page two.) Tho Oregonian of Monday prints nn article regarding range conditions that is intended to cover the northwest section but it is evident the writer is not en tirely familiar with conditions in this section. Whilo tho sea son has been exceedingly dry slock on the range has done well and the rains of u few weeks ago have given the grass a start thai will bring stock up to usual conditions for the win ter. Tho Oregonian says in part: Abnormal conditions during the present grazing season indicate to stockmen that sheep and cattle will come from the public ranges of Oregon in very poor condition for wintering, and that there will be an unusually light turn off of marketable cattle. Al ready many of the sheepmen have been forced to withdraw their bands because of tho short age of the forage crop on the Umatilla and Deschutes ranges, while it is possible that grazers making uso of the Malheur, Whitman, Wenaha and Wallowa National forest will drive out un less the heavy rains come im mediately. Range conditions in tho State of Washington have been some what more fnvorahle during the Summer of 1910, and the stock men will be able noUwJy to keep their herds on the range for a longer period of time, but will bring them off in far better con dition for wintering. In Northern Washington a largely increased range has this year become availablo for sheep grazing because of new railroad facilities which permit of sheep being delivered to the grazing ground with the least amount of trailing. II. K. O'Brien, Chief of Grazing for the Northwest District of the Forest Service, with headquarters at Portland, is planning to aid the Oregon grazers next year by allowing them to make use of the Wash ington unused district Mr. O'Brien has also made recommendations for the develop ment of water in the Paulina Mountain district of Central Oregon, where lie believes that fully 05,000 sheep may bo cared for after wnter holes have been drilled. A geological examina tion of the district has just booh completed by Herbert E.Gregory. Wells will be driven during the Winter at favorable points on the 205,000 acres of bunchgrass land which has nover been grazed. The famous ice cave, 800 feet in length, will bo developed through a well driven through tho roof, with tho belief that a large supply of pure watar may be obtained. The ico cavo furn ishes tho only water now avail ablo for a radius of 12 miles. Water will bo developed at Pine Mountain, in tho valley south of China Buttes, in the old lake beds south of Foster's Cabin, at the Horse Springs and at tho Button Springs. Some of the wells will go to u depth of '100 feet Tho Paulina district is an ancient lava field, the surface rock being so porous that heavy rains sink through as fast as they fall. l").ftTniid Agnes Miller; a bMni fully rendered vocal solo bffMiss Louel Smith, also one by llo Gladys Byrd; tho male artet sang too. Dr. W. L. Mnrsden made a few rqmarks at tho opening of tho pfogram explaining the purpose. After the completion of the pro gram Hon. Frank Davey mounted tho platform and after a few remarks began to auction olF the baskets. The bidding was not very spirited at first but finally the boys warmed up and some of them had to pay a good price for their baskets. When Mr. Davey had sold the last one tho young men uncovered tho baskets and found the name of tho young lady with whom ho would share luncheon. Besides the baskets extra lunch eon of sandwiches, cake and coil'eo was prepared nnd sold. All present who desired it were served. Since tho entertain ment W. W. Brown, tho well known Wngontire stockman, has proposed to donate $200 toward the fund if the high school pupils will raise a like sum among the business men of Burns. This is n most generous proposition and the pupils should act upon it without delay. Latkii: The entire amount is raised and the piano will bo pur chased at once. RUIiCKAII ASSHMHLY. One of tho enjoyable features of tho week was the District Convention of tho Rebakah lodges, mo district comprises this and the Grant county lodges but Grant county failed to send any delegate. There was a large gethering of the members present however nnd tho sessions proved quite beneficial. Besides the local members their were visitors from other lodges. The address of welcome was made by Alice Swcek, Noble Grand of the local lodge and she was highly complimented by these who heard it. The guest of honor was Mrs. Addie Grout of LaGrande, Pres ident of the state Rcbekah As sembly. She is a very charming lady and her lecture and in structions as well as her remarks on the benefits from holding districts conventions were much appreciated by tho members. Tho lady is a sister-in-law to Ed and Len Grout who formerly resided in this county. Mrs. Grout congratulated the fioor team and exemplification of tho work at initiation. Following tho lodge work the company an journed to tho banquot room which had been nrtisticly decora ted with Rcbekah colors. This was enjoyed by almost 100 guests and was one of tho finest banquets ever spread in Burns. It wns a red letter day among tho local members of tho fraternity, Mrs. Grout took her departure Thursday morning for her home. FALL SHOWING of ,NEW GOODS OSWALD WEST f Candidate' for Governor of Ore gon, who speaks at the court house tonight. brothers in California. Mr. Russell was well known to pio neer residents of this section and a man well liked. While there is universal regret at his death it is tempered with the thought that he is relieved of his suffer ing as no human aid could do anything for him. Realos for sale, all sizes and lengths, price 20 cents per foot Any one desiring Rentes address W. A. Ford of J. O. Alberson, Alberson, Oregon. The best plaster. A piece of flannel dampened with Chamber lain's Liniment and bound on over the affected parts is super ior to a plaster and costs only one tenth as much. For sale by all good dealers. J. ap- ClIARLliS KUSSULL DGAD. KvIIkIous services. Tho following are Rev. A, Irwin's regular preaching pomtments for tho year 1910, Burns the third and fourth Sundays of each month at 11 a. m. and 7:30 p. m. Sunset School House at 10:30 a. m. the first Sunday of each month. Narrows at 3 p. m. and 7:30 1). m. the first Sunday of each month. Wavcrly at 10 a. m. the second Sunday of each month. Lawen at 3:30 p. m. and 7:30 p. m. the second Sunday of each month. Denstead School House at 3 p. m. the third Sunday of each month. Sunday School at Burns every Sunday morning at 10 o'clock a. m. Services at the Baptist Church first and second Sundays in each month. Sundny School at 10 a. m. every Sunday. Prayer meet ing Thursday evening. Don't trifle with a cold is good advice for prudent men and women. It may be' vital in caso of a child. There is nothing bet ter than Chamberlain's Cough Remedy for coughs nnd colds in children. It is safe and sure. For sale by all good dealers. Job printing Tho Times-Herald The Lone blar RESTAURANT Olilnn (iiurnu, I'roirlctor. Uur. Mnlu nml II KtrwtH. IWBflllS AT ALU HOURS Bakary in connection A Specially uf Sliorl Orders. Tiinln furniHlit'ri with overy tiling tho market ull'nrdH Your lmtron itno policlloil. 111(111 SCHOOL PIANO niNI) KAISCI). Tho box social at tho hull given by tho high school pupils to inise funds to apply on a piano for the school was largely attended nnd a decided success in every partic ular. Something over $120 was realized ovor all expenses. An interesting nnd entertain ing program was rendered which included recitations by Misses Myrtle Irving, Lou Davey and littlo Regina Schwartz; a piniio solo by Evelyn Byrd; piano duot Chns. L. Russell died at his homo in this city Sunday even ing and the funeral was hold Tuesday morning, services being conducted by Rev. C. W. Hollo man. Mr. Russell was a member of a pioneer family of this county, having como to this place in tho early 80's. Later ho moved away and wns married. Ho re turned to thissectioan fow years ago and had been an invalid and constant sufferer from locomotor ntaxia for several years. Death finally relieved him. Ho was 47 years old and is survived by n widow and daughter, two sister Mrs. Fred A Handsome Woman I'v'orv w. ru'i way t.otbo hand lomo, but ivt y wodi.iu should keep with euro tho good points nature has civen her. No woman ncedhavd callow skin, dull eye, blot-hy completion, who paya nropo" nltenlion to her health. vVlimucoustipntion, liver Jcrango mcnla. blood impurities and other irreipjMritica exiot, good complex ion, blight eyes Uiid rprightly movementsennnot exint Internal dcranc mruU rev i! tliems Ives sooner or Inli r en llio surface. 1 Uaiiacho, dealt riiiB around llin cyci, tallow ikln, a con. itant tired fcclingmcaii that the liver nnd digrstlva orenni ara needing help and correction. Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablet! tiro thlt ncceiiarv heln. They woik fn nnture'a own way. Thtir llo not inerrlv f luih llin Lom rta Lul ton un tha ll.ar and lomach la fulhll Ihcir proper function!. So mild We are opening up our new Fall and Winter o;oocls and we vtrill be pleased to h'aVe you' call. "iTrstafensTfelMiir be the largest in Eastern Oregon. Brown's Satisfactory Sotro ' N. BROWN & SONS Burns. Oregon. ! '$ -SrS il M. L. LEWIS FIRE INSURANCE. ... Represents the.... Home Insurance Co., of New York, Liverpool, London & Globe, Fire Assurance Co., Philadelphia. OFFICB WITH IliaOS & HHIUS. Burns, Oregon. Corner.Soutli f l.unabuig & Dnlton's. !&eBe n The WOT EL BURNS N. A. DIBBLE, Propt. CENTRALLY LOCATED,, GOOD, CLEAN MEALS, COMFORTABLE ROOMS Courteous treatment, rates reason-able--Cive me a call A First Class Bar in; Connection C. M. KELLOGG STAGE CO. i Four well equipped lines. Excellent facilities for transportation of mail, express, passengers Prairie City to Burns. Vnle to Hums Burns to Diamond Burns to Venator E. B. WATERS, Agent. !& The Harriman Mercantile Co. GENERAL MERCHANDISE BEST GOODS AT LOWEST PRICES nil gentle do they art that ono liar jly realises that they have taken medicine. Chamherlatn'a Wm Piitnmlim rm1 Mm i TahleUtaii bo roll. d upon to relieve LlliouineM, ( , wm. iiummins, anu fttrs. fnin,ti011.roll,tiD.iionanJdiain.ia. aoij.l1 Fiak of this city, two '""'" '".. c.m., Completejine of Groceries and Dry Goods Gents Furnishings FULL AND COMPLETE LINE OF HAMILTON BROWN SHOES HARDWARE FARM IMPLEMENTS, WINONA WAGONS, BARBED WIRE We guarantee quality nndjpriccs Let us prove.to you that we.have the'goods at riht pricesCall and see us Tlt lTw Town. m. crtn Crlc Ctay ? mmmmmmmmmm &.mmmmm& li