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About The Times-herald. (Burns, Harney County, Or.) 1896-1929 | View Entire Issue (July 20, 1912)
-iTT WSjjti II J .JPTKI iirettW',"irilll';!g c R 1 SATISFACTION SEE IF THERE IS A TITLE BEHIND IT & That Is What You Want And That WE ARE GOING TO GIVE YOU SHIRTS We fmvc nil kinds of plain nnd fancy, in the latest correct styles. You will find they never rip or tear with any thing like careful laundering. Seeing is believing. Come in and have a look at our complete stock just unpacked. HATS Come to us for your new hat and we guarantee to suit both your taste and pocket-book. We have all of tho new stylish shapes and shades on the market. Our hats not only look well but wear well, and for the price, can't be excelled Call and See Us, Whether You Buy or Not SCHENK & WILLIAMS o Merchant Tailors & Leading Clothiers Main Street O. O. F. Building, Burns, Oregon Iltc twetafd. DO YOU WANT GAMBLING? JULIAN BYRD, Manager SATURDAY. JULY 20. ft12 SUBSCRIPTION RATES O.. Y..r SU Month TKr Months $2,00 1.00 Your attention is called to the changes in the advertisements from week to week as well as the new ones. The merchants of our city who advertise appre ciate your trade and take this means of telling you of any bar gains they may have to oirer and also to announce the arrival of new goods which are placed at your disposal and inspection. By closely keeping in touch with The Times-Herald each week you will learn the names of our business men who invite you to deal with them and you can rest assured that they will treat you right. A merchant who does not care enough for your trade to ask you to visit his store and who does not inform you of the many bar gains" he may have to offer is hardly worth your patronage. The progressive merchant will always let his customers know of the arrival of any new goods at once, and the way most of our merchants do this is thru the columns of The Times-Herald, which goes into most of the homes in the county, and also brings a better understanding be tween buyer and seller alike. The Times-Herald is informed that the matter of an "open town" may come up before the city council next Wednesday evening. This is in respect to gambling. It is asserted that other towns of the county are open and that Burns is losing 75 i uuamess inureuy, many nave expressed themselves on tho sub ject during the past few days and while some are inclined to allow a liberal policy in this re spect others point out that it will not do. They nrgue that because it is known a gang of horse thieves is rustling on the desert, it doesn't follow that Judge Biggs should grant tho privilege to peo ple hero to steal. There is a state law governing gambling and also an ordinance in this city which they believe should be enforced. A majority of our citizens do not object to the sa loon business so long as it is run according to law, but they do not see that the license granted the saloons grants them the privilege of gambling. Suppose we put it up to Governor West when ho comes to Burns. He lias some When a man will step into a newspaper office and stop his paper simply because wo happen to say something that does not meetwith his approval, it shows that person has a limited amount of knowledge as to what a paper is really published for. It lias a tendency to place them in a po sition where people sometimes think that they actually have a right to dictate to an editor what he should do and not do. Wc will suggest to such people, try it with some other business con cern, and note well the opinion the party approached will "hand you." Governor West Coming Gov. Oswald West left Salem last Sunday on horseback for mp across uio state, lie is go ing to Boise and chose this mode of travel to better sco tho big in terior country of his state and to personally inspect tho roads. Ho is making stops along tho line and talking to the people on good roads and other subjects of in terest. Governor West is expected in Burnp about Monday or Tuesday where ho will receive a warm welcome by his many friends and admirers. We understand he was in Princville last night and is makinjr the journey at easy stages, therefore it is not expected ho will reach hero be fore Monday at the earliest. PATHFINDER CAR ARRIVED TUESDAY. (Concluded from page 1.) confusing to tho traveler. A representative of tho Times Herald had tho interesting pleas ure of examining tho note book of Mr. Frank, and others who are familiar with Ihn llm rnuln decided views covering the ques-1 traveled testify to its absolute Pull together, brethren. Wo are all here for the same purpose. Then live and let live. The best way to build up Burns is for each and every man to pull together and not strive to rend and tear down. All the residents of a town are partners, not oppon ents. In all likelihood, the more business done by your riyal, tho more you will do. Every mer chant who treats his customers honestly and fairly will get his share, and the more business that can be secured by united effort the better it will be for all. tion. NEW FLOUR HILL MACHINERY COMING. Recent arrivals from Bend re port that a car load of machinery for the flour mill to be installed by John Scethofl. lately of New Salem, N. D., had been received there and that another car load was expected at once. Tho Times-Herald understands that three teams are now on the road between here and Bend with a part of the machinery and tho balance will be hauled in as rap idly as possible. Our readers will remember that Mr. Seethoff bought 480 acres of land from the Oregon & Western Colonization Co. last spring, the tract adjoins this city right next to the fair grounds. It was stated at that time that a grist mill would be installed as soon as possible and the ship ment of the machinery bears out the statement. We understand the promoter is a thorough mill man understands his business and that he is to be followed by quite a colony of people from his former home. This information is of particular interest to tho Harney country and is another step toward the development of the country and another manufacturing establish ment for this city. BAND CONCERT AND MATINEE RACES. correctness. Tho pathfinder party left Wed nesday morning for Lakeview by way of the P. Ranch, being ac companied as far as the latter by Wm. Farre. who returned home the following day. Mr. Beck hoped to reach Lakeview tho samo day lie left hero and com plete the tour as soon as possiblo in order that the map may bo ready for distribution by the date of the Development meet ing at Lakeview in August. LOOKING AFTER INDIAN LANDS. Unless a man has a progressive spirit, enterprise and enthusiasm, he is as it were, a mere statue. Wo must each do our little part in our respective calling and mako the best out of tho worst of it. As wc livo and advance with civilization, wo must keep in touch with the trend of times, and by so doing we will get our share of what is due us, and before. There will be another matineo race meet and band concert at fair grounds tomorrow afternoon. The Tonawama Band will bo there to furnish some good lively music to those who attend and Mr. Johnson's two fast harness horses, "Bill Hanley"' and "Sid ney Wilkes" will bo sent mile heats. A running race three eighths of a mile will also be I it.i tr IJUI1VU UIL. Tho horseB and tho band have improved since tho last matinee and tho people will bo treated to Tho price of as before, 25 not a good exhibition. ' nilovtlnnlnn 1 1 1 Hn ' cents for adults and IB cents for Water bags 90 cents each at J. children. The program will be C. Welcome & Son's. gin at 2:30. Horace G. Wilson, Gov. Supt, Indian Affairs embracing Oregon and northern California, is hero from Roseburg for the purpose of taking up the disposition of the Indian lands in this Valley. Mr. Wilson will bo here for several days and expects to personally inspect the allotments and tako such application from Indians, or heirs of deceased Indians, who desire to sell. Tho lands are appraised and advertised for CO days, no bid being accepted for less than tho appraised value. Tho govern ments deposits tho funds in a national bank, where it draws interest, and is paid out to the Indians in regular installments. In case an Indian desires more at any timo tor a goou purpose it is usually granted. On account of tho absonco of Dr. Marsden Mr. Wilson is some what handicapped. Dr. Marsden is so familiar with tho situation and has tho perfect confidence of tho Indians, his presence would oxpedito matters. He is expect ed homo in a short time and may arrive beforo Mr. Wilson'B de parture. Stiiayku One Black horse branded JO on loft shoulder, and one sorrel horse wi h blazo face, Mano and tail of both cropped, both rough shod. Suitablo re ward for their return to John Schcnk, Burns, Oregon. No man is so rich he can afford to loso his friends or so poor that ho needs to buy them, About two years ago I and others contracted with the Ore gon-Western Colonization Co., for some land and paid some money down in good faith, think ing they owned tho laud, tho bal ance of the purchase prico to bo paid on or beforo five years. On or before means that myself and others could pay for tho land at any time between tho timo tho contract was drawn and tho flvo years. About a year after my contract with tho company I con tracted the samo land to a third party who was willing to take it over and pay tho money for It, and I expected tho company to como through with tho deed, but instead the following is its an swer by letter: "It will bo difllcult, If not Im possible, to havo Chas. Altschul, in whoso namo tho titlo rests, convey this tract by itself to the Oregon & Western Col6nization Company. You will understand that tho Oregon & Western Col onization Company havo not paid up in full for all the road land, and havo a working agreement by which they secure deeds to lands in blocks of flvo sections, and they would not like to ad vance the money for flvo sections in order to sccuro tho deed for this tract. Tho question resolves itself then to this peint: Will Mr. , the third party, bo satisfied to tako the deed front tho Oregon & Western Coloniza tion Company and await for the titlo to bo conveyed from Alt schul in the regulnr course of business. Wasgat" The man said no. Now then gentlemen, if I can read between the lines of this letter just n little, this Oregon & Western Colonization Company does not own a foot of this land they are trying to sell. Five section lotsl Think of itl And then is not willing to advance money enough to buy that amount to fill its contracts that it has made. They even asked us to deed this tract of land to the third party, and us wait on them for the deed and then ac knowledged they did not own tho land. Further: After we had refused to mako any more payments on tho land and asked tho company to cancel the con tract, this is the answer wo re ceived, that if wo would make ono more payment they would cancel the contract, as tho first payment was not enough. Even nftcr acknowledging to not own ing tho land. Do you call that honest? Ono thing more: Why don't tho Oregon & Western Coloniza tion Company havo their head office in Oregon where all this land is? Is it because they don't want the people to know who they are, or because they don't want to face the pooploand havo them ask questions or know anything about their business. Who is this company? Well, no matter who they are, wo will take and look over the re cords and sco what they own. Going into tho Clerk's office which, is tho record office for deeds, you will find no record that tho Oregon & Western Colonization Company owns ono foot of land in Hnrnoy county and still they are selling land to tho people and taking their money. Further: Step in the assessor's offico what do wo find there. The samo thing. There is no record of land being assessed to this com pany or any sign, as far as tho records are concerned, that there oyer was such a company. Let's step down n littlo further into tho abstract company offico and ask those gentlemen to givo us an abstract showing what titlo this Oregon & Western Coloniza tion Company holds to this land they are selling. What is thoir answer? "There Is no such com pany on record owning land In Harney county," nnd still this so called Oregon & Western Coloni zation company is collecting monoy by tho thousands of dol lars from the pcoplo, threaten ing to suo them for taxes and back payments on contracts they havo mado with tho peoplo for theso lands. Gentlemen, this scorns to mo to bo asking something for no thing and demanding It. I think If tho prosecuting attorney of this district will look into this mattor tho criminnl courts will havo Bomo uso for theso parties. I know personally of ono caso when this company took a pay ment of $1500.00 and tho taxes for two years from ono man, and by not being able to mako the second payment at dato required, tho company took tho land fences and all Improvements away from him and kept tho monoy also. Did they own this pleco of land? No. But that Is not tho point. This company, is doing all this d rotten work without own ing ono foot of this land they aro selling as far as records are concerned. I, myself, demand the repay ment of all the money paid this company on my contract, under tho circumstances that they aro receiving monoy under falso pre tense. Remember, gentlemen, wo aro not dealing with tho old W. V. C. M. W. Road Company or Altschul. It Is with tho Ore gon & Wcstorn Colonization Company. They represent them selves to bo solo owners of this land they aro selling, which the records do not show. They aro not agents for Altschul, so Alts chul is not bound by any act of theirs. Now then gentlemen if I know anything it is up to this company to do something or get off tho camp ground. Tuos. Bain. ADJOURNED TERM OF COURT. Judgo Dalton Biggs arrived hero Wednesday from his homo nt Ontario to prcsldo at an adjourn cd term of circuit court which conyoncd Thursday. Tho timo so far has been mostly taken up in hearing arguments and Betting definite dates for trial of cases to como later. Some few now com plaints havo been filed nnd testi mony taken in equity cases but nono decided. Judgo Biggs expects to bo here for several dayB yet the term lasting until the latter part of next week. Wo Bhall bo able to givo moro of tho proceedings in our next issue. Farm For Sale iw acres, an icnccu: ou acres in cultivation; now 7 room house, small bam and other out build ings. Running stream thru it greater part of tho year. Good grain or hay land and well situ ated; excellent bottom land for farming. Can give in conncc tion a relinquishment to home- Btcad of 160; a desert claim of ou acres, ail joining, itico $3500, Including desert relin qulshmcnt For particulars in quire at this office. WARRANT CALL. Notice is hereby given that there are sufficient funds in tho county treasury to redeem all Harney county warranto up to Nov. 6, 1911. Interest ceases on all Buch warrants July 10. 1912. Simon Lewis, Treasurer of Harney County. HISTORY REPEATS ITSELF Tho sworn statements of Life Insurance Companies on file nt the Stato Insurance Department, Salem, show that In 1909, 1910, 1911, Oregon Life tho Only Life Insurance Company Exclusively Oregon, sold moro policies in Oregon than any other company. In 1912 Oregon Life is surpass ing all its previous records. BEST FOR ORECONIANS E. C. Egglkston, 35 Agent. Fou Sale Black Pcrcheron Stallion, 5 years old in spring. Good papers. Claudo McGee. Vulcanizing at Gomberling's. DRESS GINGHAMS We Claim to have one of the Greatest Dress Stocks of Ginghams in this part ol the state-it's a hobby with us this season. We have a wond erful assortment and the very best makes- we I Want You To See Them I WmmmmmmmmmBmummmmmmmmmmmKmmmammmmammmimmmmm LADIES WAISTS Largo Assortment Of Ladies King Tailored Waists, the Heller Kind And Prices Range From ,7H c(h to $2.50 Tub Dresses OiirTiib DrcHWH Are Imperially Suited Summer Wear af Moderate Prices or vcr, FINE FLAXONS Our Display of Klaxons For Summer Dresses is KxcliiHiwwind Huh in the Dress Unit (Jives You the clean correct appearance N. BROWN & SONS. Tlie 3E3:otjlso Of TLXoJLity additional locals, r Water bags DO cents each at J. C. Welcome & Son's. Dry slab and pine wood $G.r0 and $7.00 per cord, cash only nt Lumber yard. ' l Clay Clemens mill is the near-j est one to Burns where all kinds of lumber both rough nnd dress- ed .am bo linjl. Near Canyon road. Call him by 'phone. Lost -In tho vicinity of Nar rows, one bay horse, weight 1000, one black mare weight 1500. Finder please notify R. L. l Hnss, Narrows, Oregon. FOR SALE BY OWNER. 1 section, G10 acres, level un improved sage brush laud in Harney Valley, canbesubirrigat ed. 100 acre tract, fenced, good house deep well and otherwise improved. Prices made to suit in tending settlers. No speculators need apply. Inquire at this ollicc. THE Welcome Pharmacy The PLACE TO 00 For Ice Cream, Candy, Confectionery, Soda Water, Cigars, Tobacco, , Toilet Articles, Rubber Goods And Drugs Prescriptions Carefully Compounded. Try Us Out. J C. WELCOME, Jr. Prop. KMizssnTKmttnxsi Low Round Trip Tickets PROGRESS .11459 (Rule 1) Foaled May 18, 1890, one of the greatest bred horses in the West today if not the greatest trac ing three times to Hnmbletoninn 10 on his sire's side, also once to Pilot Jr. 12; once to Mnmbrino Chief 11; onco to Mnmbrino Patchin 58; Albion; Niagara through Stratmoro, Electioneer, George Wilkes, Bayard 5U. On his dam's side, twice to Hamblctoninn 10; once to Pilot Jr.; once to Cassius M. Clay, John Nelson, Copperbottom, Ver mont Blackhawk (5) through Director, Electioneer, The Moor, j Mnmbrine, Messenger. Ho hasi tho greatest brood mares in tho trotting blood today, such as Bertha, tho greatest of all brood ( marcs; Hcautilul Hells, uara, . twice to Green Mountain Maid; I Alma Mater, Katy G. Ills blood is tho greatest you can find in the fast raco horses today. Progress is making the season at tho fair grounds. Terms $15. REDMOND t a 2u CENTRAL OREGON LINE 1 tti&Mi?$x2eaiEaEasiaS3assammammmmmmmmr DRESS GOODS We are receiving new and up-to-date Dress Goods every week; we now have the neatest and latest assortment ever shown in Burns in all the latest styles and fabrics for summer; also an elegant line of Ladies Elkhead Shirts and Waists-New! Nobby! Nifty! iiXUi uiii Ladles Fancy Ginghams, Hose, Shoes, Hide, and Hack Combs, Bonnfftts, Holts, Gloves and Kihboiis Spring And Summer Tan SHOES, OXFORDS AND SLIPPERS Our Spring and Summer Shoes, Slippers and Oxfords aro on display nndgivingsntisfaeUon To Old and Young. Como and get yours now We carry GOTZAIN'S famous shoes Best On The Market For The Price Gold Medal and Defiance Hats, Hardman Summer and Fall Caps, Gents Furnishings A. K. RICHARDSON General Merchandise ?.; $13.30 CLATSOP BEACH, SEASIDE and GEARIIART. Ore gon, on the Pacific Ocean. This is the perfect sea-shore vacation resort just south of the Columbia River, reached directly by the "Tho North Hank Road." $14.60 TACOMA, MONTAMARA FESTO. Tacoma's great Annual Carnival. Tickets sold June 28 and Julv 2nd. Limit July r. $9.30 PORTLAND, ELKS GRAND LODGE. The greatest con vention of the year. A solid week of public entertainment. Tick ets sold July 7, 8, 9, 10, 11. Limit July 22nd $10.20 SEATTLE, GOLDEN POTLATCH. Seattle's splendid Annual Civic Carnival. Tickets sold July M, 1G, 18 Limit July 22. Oregon Trunk Railway trains run daily without change between Central Oregon points and Portland. Train leaving Bend G:30 a. in., Redmond 7:15 a. in. Arrives at Portland 5:30 p. in. Details of schedules, faros, etc., will ho furnished on request V. IS. COA1AN, General Freight and Passenger Agt. 11. RiUKOL, Agent, Redmond, Oregon. J. II. COUBETT, Agent. Bend, Oregon. m&mza Tailoring! Yes, That's The Word Herzog tkz Tailor takes A Biff Hit Willi Garments of a Perfect Fit. Individ uality of art that is sure to Satisfy and Please, is his chief idea. His work and prices are by far the nearest to your purse. Our Motto Always is No Satisfaction, No Pay HlaHIHIHM at my new location in the Mc Gee bldjf., opposite Rnrns hotel I See Me ) 6