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About The Times-herald. (Burns, Harney County, Or.) 1896-1929 | View Entire Issue (June 22, 1912)
" II II. , P Hitl' A CITY OF 7 BURNS y In The Biggest COUNTY OF HARNEY imip-giimi The Biggest City The Biggest County In The Stale Of Oregon, Best In The West County In The Stato Of Oregon TltfBteihhtrJnlTi-iLeB VOL. XXV BURNS, IIAUNEY BOUNTY, OREGON, JUNE 22, 1JU2 NO 32. 3 H 4 j3jej 1 Mien. fi lte3 ink i Ma SECURING RIGHT OF WAY FOR RAILROAD The Harriman System Negotiating For Rights Through Private Lands in This County The State Land Agent Meets Harris Here A. 0. Harris of Salt Lake, right of way man for tho Harri man system, arrivinc hero tho fWnf Hiia u-ook nnil immoili. ' atoly got husy sccuniiRriBht of ity settled as soon as possible way for his road. Ho has closed tho RrndlnR could bo prosecut scveral deals with local people 1 to much better advantage who have land through which durinj? tho latter part of the sca the survey passes. i son there. Mr. Harris is a very pleasant! T. A. Rinehart, state land Kontleman and states that lie has "Rent, arrived here Thursday to been very kindly received by the meet Mr. Harris and they left people of this section. He talk-, that aimo afternoon for the pur ed to a representative of ThoP of BlnK ovor tho 8Urvey Times-Herald respecting thoj" settling tho right of wny work and said he was under in-1 through school lands, indemnity structions from his superiors to lands, and such places as the secure the right of wav through state hoard has claims upon. It to Dog Mountain. He stated thatkscems that lands where tho state it did not necessarily follow that (school funds havo been placed as construction would begin hero at once, but that the work is being prosecuted as rapidly as possible for the first 80 miles west of Vale. All tho right of way has been practically settled in Mal heur county and he understands that active work along the line up as far as Duncan M Rao's place will bo pushed at once. However, ho does not nretcntl to! lrnnw ovnnHv wrinr la fn l rlnnr. 1 .....,. X.....W...., ...... . w ....w. in the construction department. Mr. Harris states that about 1G miles of the road out of Vale is ready for the rails which would no doubt bo placed as soon as possible, so as to facilitate the work further west. Mr. Harris says he has found the people of this section very reasonable and anticipates no particular trouble jn securing the necessary right of way. He said THE BURNS HOTEL DELL DIBBLE, Prop. Centrally Located, Good Clean Meals, Comfortable Rooms, Clean and Sanitary Beds First Class Bar In Connection. Give Me A Call r FREMITI' ., .. . . WnTKIt SERVICE . . v . , , If You Want Miv'Ksf kATKfl p ur I-rc'K"t Via Tho J .cntral J rcgnn j rucking fl,ompany Bend to 3B-ua.3raa.js n x ! R B S s Arrives Every Sunday And Wt'dncnday H. ROIIU, Agent, Willi Afihlo Mi'litmnn Oh! You SPORTS Fishing Tackle, Hooks, Lines, Rods and Reels At Prices That Are Right Here. Base Ball Bats, Gloves, Mites and Masks at Right Prices. , . Soda Water, and Refreshing ICC Lream, Drinks, Fresh English Walnuts ff-y'37' Our New Lino of Jai'-o-nita IVrfuiiioH. Bent For Tho Money. IOvorvborty I'hoh It. All tho go. In Fact, We Are HEADQUARTERS For The Best Lino of DrugH, Toilet Articles, Confectionery, Klieot Music, Musical Instrument, Cigars and Tobacco, Rubber Goods uniLStutionory. City Drug Store REED BROS. Proprietors that for somo distnnco tho lino runs through a swampy section near tho lakes and ho desires to sot tho right of way in that vici- a loan must also be considered by tho stato board and the railroad people must secure tho sanction and approval of the board in ad dition to tho agreement of the owner. Tho gentlemen will go over the entire distance of tho survey from Dog Mountain to the cast lino of the county and Mr. Rine- bart expects to go on out by way of Vale. Mr. Harris Will retlim to Burns where ho will make his headquarters during the time he is at work on tho right of way through this county. Those who have had any busi ness with Mr. Harris say he is very fair m placing valuations upon the lands through which the road will run and that there is no disposition to be unreason able. He has offered a fair com- ( Continued on page 2.) B A U a A a n Leaves Kvery Monday And Thursday Burns, Oregon Get Your NEGLECTED TERRITORY WANTS A ROAD New Settlements in Iron Mountain Section Deserve Better Highway and More Direct Route to Business Center While in Bums this week A. E. Murphy called nltontion to tho urgent necessity of n roud that will givo the peoplo of his territory easier access to this city. As it is now thoy cannot reach here without a wido dolour or cross a swamp that ia practi cally impassable for a greater part of tho year. Mr. Murphy states that in his judgment only a reasonable amount would bo required to make an excellent road through this section. About 8 miles of road graded with a few culverts would niako a difference of many miles in tho distance. There is a popular demand for this road and Mr. Murphy will circulate a petition among his neighbors to present to the county court ask ing for it Ho explains that thero is a good road from Burns to nuclide's placo and with 8 miles from that point tho county road now surveyed and layed out from Narrows to Wagontire is reached thus making it possible to reach this city over a good road the entire year. At present thero are 105 pro perty owners in that territory that have more or less business at the county scat and land office, besides a large area has recently been surveyed that will soon be ready for filings and tho popula tion will bo increased very ma terially. To his knowledge there are now 11 squatters out there awaiting the acceptance of the survey to make filings. These men will have to come here for lumber for their cabins as well as supplies. It is right that they should have a road. Mr. Murphy further suites that much travel from the south is thrown to other places on ac count of the road. They come up as far as Plush and wish to come to Burns but find that this place can only be reached by go ing very much out of the way, therefore they goto other points, even though they want to sco the Harney country and would naturally do their trading with homo people. The Times-Herald hopes this matter will come be fore the county court without delay and relief given tho many now settlers in that section. They deserve better highways to the principal business center of the county and local business men should give such assistance as they can toward it. BROOD SOWsTrRIIYE. The first consignment of brood sows recently purchased by C. F. McKinnoy of tho Harney County National Bank arrived last Tues day evening. Thero were 50 in the load and all came through from Bend in good condition. Upon inquiry at tho bank it is learned that there is a good de mand for the sows and that ap plication is being made every day for them by our farmers. Tho bank will not place any of tho animals until they arc put in good condition, however. An other shipment will arrive in about two weeks. This has proven a very popular move on tho part of the bank and will encourage an industry that will mean many dollars left in Harney county that has been going to outside producers in tho past. This is said to be nn ideal hog country and with tho increas ed amount of forage this season with tho market limited It will be a paying investment on tho part of tho farmers to got some hogs and thus solve tho problem of what to do with their big crops. When your child has whooping cough bo careful to keep tho cough loose and expectoration easy, by giving Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as may bo requir ed. This remedy will also liquify the tough mucus and make it caBior to expectorate. It has been used successfully in many epidemics and is safe and sure. For sale by all dealers. 29-33 PLANS PROGRESSING FOR THE FOURTH Preparation Being Perfected For Grand Celebration at' BurnsBusiness Men Get Busy Collecting Funds And Preparing Program That Burns will celebrate the j Fourth of July in nn appropriate and befitting manner, seems now, to be almost an- assured 'fact: t'rcparaiions aro tinner ncnuwny V " muir mum mwuru hub to this Direct and every eiVorti work in a business liko manner, will bo made to carry it thru ton 'nnd carry it thru to a rapid con successful issue. Plans for the elusion, thus ennbling tho cit sports, music and speakers are , izens who look after the arrangc being taken up and the program mcnta an opportunity to have being looked after in a very the completo program prepared promising manner. It is sincerely and ready for publication in tho hoped that all will lend every next issue of the papers, and al assistanco nossiblo, and make , lowing all others to make plans this as it should be, a National accordingly. A liberal donation holiday in every respect. U-t,1 of funds seems to bo in Bight each and everyone who comes to 'l is hoped that there will be our little citv be made to feel I disappointment, and that all that we are doing our best to make their slay pleasant and that no pains have been spared to entertain them in the hest manner possible at our disposal. Each business house should bo willing to closo their respective plnces say from !):fl0 n. m., the time the forenoon exercises slnrt until it is over at 11:30, then open until 1:30, and closo prompt ly until 5:00 p m., thus allowing ample time to lake care of the country trade, as well as allow ing your employes, yourself and family the opportunity to mingle with friends and all other pa triotic people on that glorious day, and thus make them happy. Too little patriotic observance of this day seems to be prevalent in some instances, and some seem to infer that such occasions are mere form only, nnd not ben-1 iflfinir in Ihnir liiminmin ,liVo,.(k. I This is a sad mistake-and one which we hope to see overcome in the near future, and in placo thereof, sco the Nation's Birth day celebrated in a loyal and true American spirit; in custom ary manner, a".d not given over to a "market day" so to speak. We owe a duty to our country, our fellow citizens, our wives and children-let us not forget, nor bo found wnnting in the way that bespeaks for us in tho eyes of the public. No town ever realizes its ambition, or gains its aim, that evasively deprives itself of tho opportunity placed before it, to show its true spirit of loyalty, patriotic sentiment and progressiveness, nnd which is backward in carrying out every customary order of n National holiday that's not whnt its for. Custom nnd circumstances, both demand that we do the best we can, and if wo do, wo add both people nnd popularity to our community, nnd advance hand in hand with civilization nnd pros perity. We sny, "pull ofT your coat" and do your part and do it gladly, each must make good in their respective way, and not linger behind as has been the custom with some, nnd oxpect somo olso to do your work yet derive tho snmc benefit ns tho rest. It is n selfish motive and should bo overcome tho sooner, tho better. You, who have this failing, remember you aro part of BuniH, ns a citizen or business man your assistance is needed. Don't bo n brnko on the wheels of progress or tell others what to do dig in and help do it, that's what countsand shows what you aro mauo ol, now mucn good you do the town nnd if you cun bo classod among thoso who do things that help ono and all. Thero is yet n great amount of nimmuNCKS; IttUable Citizens of I fat ittu County The Inland Wo represent Unit which In resttril nml rolhiblo. Wo linmllo nil kimla of Heal Katato nmttor Willi) your luml filing poporH or otlior h'gul land paptri correctly anil quickly,. WK WANT YOUH KIUI3 INHl'ItANOIt IIUBINKHH j wo rupruiont two of tho itrongoat companies In Amorlca-THK AKTNA A IIAKTKOHll CO'B. List your property with us, for salo or Undo. INVliBTIOATI. OUll HUBINHHJiMHTHOIlSANin'ABTHUCOKSH. You trust us, wo trust you. Ask our Ullents, Call niul see us, work to bo accomplished, owing to the limited space of time before I ho fourth, und we trust every ono of our good citizens will sco tho benefit and profit to be derived from convincing our citizens nnd country neighbors, that Burns is still in the lead, going ahead and not backwards. The day will bo given over to such sports and amusements as tho general sentiment indicates, and if carried thru to a success ful! ending, each and everyone who comes to Burns, will be able to go back homo and feel that they have been treated royally, will speak a good woid for our city, nnd bo glad to come back again. Members of the band and those who participate in the ball games all aro either in business or em ployed by somo firm, therefore it is necessary to hnve a general understanding as to closing hours to have them take part in the program. Hotl. N. J. SinnOtt, rCDUblican 'candidate for congress from this district, will be tho orator for the occasion. The speaking will be at some convenient place Tona wama Theatre has been tendored to the committee for such pur poseif they desire it but itmay bo that the court houso lawn will be considered a better place to hold tho exercises. A popular feature of the cele bration will be a fine display of fire works In the evening. This has not been included in the gen eral program for several years and will prove very attractive. In fact the entire program as outlined will eclipse all former celebrations In interest, as it is planned to crowd in as many events for the entertainment of visitors as can be pulled off from morning until night, nnd each must bo given on sccdulo time. There will bo no delay in any feature. RAILROAD WORK IS PROGRESSING RAPIDLY 1. II. Holland and family, who just returned this week from Vnle, stato the railroad work is progressing very rapidly toward tho Harney country. They found Mnlhour canyon literally alive with men and teams and ono of tho contractors told Mr. Holland he could ship his supplies right to tho Harper ranch of tho P. L. S. Co. this fall. The Hollands followed the railroad grade with their auto for sovcral miles and found it quite complete, with men working all along the line. The contract calls for n completion of tho track to the tunnel by Soptcmber first and tho grading to Riverside complete (Continued on pngo 2.) Homestead Locations Em Si ire jweaixy uompany W. T, KBTKU, ManRor THE ANNUAL SCHOOL ELECTION MONDAY Dr. J. W. Geary Re-elcded Director, W. L Biolt Clerk and Six Mill Special Tax Levied for School Purposes i I Tho annual school election was held last Monday afternoon nnd i tho patrons nnd taxpayers show ed a greater interest than for several years. Clerk Huston hud his annual report displayed on tho blackboards as has always been his custom and every detail was explained ns ho went over tho report. A calculation of the needs of the district for tho com ing school year was also neatly tabulated which gavo the voters an opportunity to understand the finnncinl condition of the district and act intelligently on matters. Dr. J. W. Geary was re-elected director for three years and W. L. Blott clerk for one year. A special levy of six mills was voted for general school purpos es for the coming year. This is less than for several ycaca, al though additional expense is an ticipated. Tho Times-Herald wishes to compliment Mr. Huston on his long service as clerk of this school district and the satisfac tory manner he has conducted the affairs during his incumben cy. No more satisfactory mnn has ever been school clerk in this district and Mr. Huston has been ready at all times to give the school mnttcrs his particular attention. After the other business had been disposed of several remain ed and discussed the new school building and some went up to inspect it It is right that the patrons and taxpayers take an interest in tho building and con fer with the board as the work progresses. Contractor McDon ald has always been courteous to visitors and nsked free criticism of the work from the time the foundation was laid. He takes time to show visitors over the building nnd explain details. If there is any complaints to be made he expresses a desire to hear them. We should take ad vantage of this and confer with the board nt frequent intervals so that no misunderstanding may arise. v FARM DEVELOPMENT - LAGS, BANKER SAYS. in nn address on "Agricultural Development and Education," delivered before tho bankers of the Seventh district meeting in Glcnwood, Minn., J. W. Wheeler, vice president of the Capital Na tional Bank, St. Paul, attributed tho high cost of living to the fact that farm production had not ex panded in proportion to the growth of tho country's popula tion. He suggested as the rem edy better farming nnd more of it Mr. Wheeler said: "The present situation in tho United States will surely appeal to every tlunklngmnn ns present ing very serious and important problems, problems that cannot bo deferred for settlement until n future time, but must be met nt once, or tho country shall bo exposed to tho danger of a con tinually rising cost of living. "The development of ngrcul turo in tho United States began with tho settlement of tho colo nies and extended rapidly until the Civil War. In tho ten years ending with 1800, G5.000 square miles were settled. Between 1810 and 1820 tho American peo ple, with a population of less than 8,600,000, increased their1 (Continued on pngo 2.) I 320 ACRI3 IIOMKSTliADS RULINQUISIIMUNTS l)l!l:l)l:l) LAND WATCH THIS SPACIJ KOU TKAPK -IMscrcsof Alio lur nml lnv llmlwr ovor 2,000,000 toot! oreok anil gooil roait through Unil In the grent NQMlurn ldlio limber licit Will luito lor 100 unci oflcTel lUriiiy Vnllor Uml Ho llili Hit HILL LINE EXTENSION EROM WEST, RUMOR Nothing Definite But Persistent Rumors Are That Line to Extend Eastward From Bend Within Short Time Benefit Harney Country- indications are that tho Har riman line is not to bo left to take care of the vast interior Oregon territory. It is asserted that the Hill lino will be extended at once from the west and to make con nections with allied roads to the cast of Harney Valley. The Bend Bulletin says respect ing this: While no definite information is obtainabln at present and as yet no active steps have been taken, more than usually-persistent rumors insist that there is "something doing" with the Hill southeast lino out of Bend. The statement of the timber men that Bend soon is to have large mills is taken by many ns an indication that a direct rail connection with the southwestern and middle western markets is in the air. It is known that for a long time negotiations have been progressing with the trans portation companies looking to an agreement whereby Bend manufactured lumber would get better rates to the eastern mar kets than now obtained, and which would place the local pro duct upon a satisfactory footing in competition with other North western lumber. "Here's the situation," say those who are puzzling their heads with the outcome of the matter. "It's a cinch that the mills will be built soon. It's a certainty that they won't be built until the rail rates to the market states are satisfactory. Also, there is excellent reason to THE FRENCH HOTEL JOHN R. WALKUP, Prop. Strictly First Service, Fine Commercial Sample Room In Connection, Reasonable Rates C. M. KELLOGG STAGE CO. Four Well Equipped Lines. Excellent Facilities For Trunsporation of Mail, Express or Passengers Prairie City to Burns. Vale to Burns Burns to Diamond Burns to Venator Howard Kellog, Agt, Burns. AUTO STAGE TO BEND BURNS-BEND CO SOLIDATED AUTO CO Superior Service SPECIAL ROUND TRIP FARE PLEASURE RIDE OF EIGHT HOURS TO RAILROAD II. ROIIU, Agent, Burns Burins IVIeat IVIarket H. J. HANSEN, Proprietor Beef, Pork, Veal, Mutton, Sasuage, Solonga, Hendcheese and Weinerworst, Etc. Wholesale and Retail Prompt and Satisfactory Service Your Patronge Solicited! and Orders Given Quick Attention believe that lumber won't be hauled from here to tho Colum bia and then up the Columbia, by a big detour, when it is possible to get it directly across the state and across a section of Cen tral Oregon that can support a railroad even without tho big and profitable lumber business." It is insisted by many that the recent tour of Hill officials, in conjunction with the promised immediate opening up of and the ' rapid development of the country to be traversed the lumber man ufacturing, mean that the line I from Bend southeast, which has 1 been surveyed for over a year, will become a reality speedily. JUNE BRIDE WILL HAVE A STAGE WEDDING. Another will be added to the list of June brides Sunday June 30 when Miss Beatrice Garrett of Walla Walla, Washington will be come the bride of Edson Elliott of the Margaret lies Company. The ceremony will be perform ed on the stage after the perfor mance fcunday evening in Sniders Opera house. As a wedding present from the company a few rows of seats will be reserved and the proceeds will be donated to the happy couple. Miss Garrett arrived from Portland this week and will join the show troupe at Cedarville. Lakeview Herald. Class. 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