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About The Times-herald. (Burns, Harney County, Or.) 1896-1929 | View Entire Issue (Jan. 31, 1914)
1914 JANUARY 1914 fS IM ITJW IT I F I Si rTTTTPTsI U12L314151617 18192021222324 252728295031 TheTimes-JIerald Statement Of The Condition OfTk. first National Bank of Barns At the close of business January 18th. 1914. Hat Tha Largeat Circulation Of Any Newipaper In Harney County. SATURDAY. JANUARY SI. 114 Local News. Tonawamu tonight. Leo Buchanan was in town the first of this week. Rev. E. E. Laurie and Kev. Wm. Baird are again in this Mo tion looking after church work. Nyals Baby Cough Remedy for baby's caugh at The Welcome Pharmacy. Dr. Griffith went out in the Denstedt section Tuesday to seel Mr. ncklesimer who has pneu monia. Dr. Carl, who was called to Follyfarm last week to see Mrs. J. H. Neal, reports the lady better. The city council is considering the advisability of placing more street lights in various parts of town. Dr. Geo. G. Carl is prepared for special attention to all dis eases of eye, ear and nose. K yes tested and glasses fitted. 60tf. Tom Allen was over from the P Ranch during the week and re ports Mrs. Allen in much better health. He went back immedi ately. THE FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF BURNS. CAPITAL AND SURPLUS $100,000. "THE BANK THAT MAKES YOUR $ $ $ 9 SAFE." ACCOUNTS INVITED. Supt Breithaupt is at the Cum mins hospital naving had ms tonsils removed the other day, Dr. Griffith performing t he opera tion. He is getting along very satisfactory. RESOURCES I-oans and Discounts $319,642.26 U. S. Bonds 41,000.00 Bonds and Securities 74,961.34 Premium on U. S. Bonds 1,965.00 Real Estate, Furniture and Fixtures 8,504.92 Five per cent Redemption Fund 1,260.00 CASH 116,55.84 $663,879.35 LIABILITIES Capital $ 26,000.00 Surplus and Undivided Profits 81,163.62 Circulation 25,000.00 DEPOSITS 432,725.83 $663,879.35 Capital and Surplus $100,000. United States Depositary ACCOUNTS INVITED Tonawama tonight. Salisbury has snow glasses. llalph Beery was among our Sunset visitors during the week. The latest in Millinery and a fine line of guaranteed hair goods at Clingan's. . Robt. Drinkwater and wife came in Thursday to visit their daughters. Mrs. C. A. Harlan and Mrs. Clay Clemens. R. D. Cooper and M. V. Dodge. the civil engineers, came over from their Silver creek farms this week. They were accompa nied in by D. G. Cooper. Frank Johnson of the Oregon A Western Colonization Co., Tonawama tomorrow night. Hot drinks at The Welcome Pharmacy. Mrs. Louis Rath is ill at her home in this city with pneumonia. G. A. Fraser is again in Bums. He is the man who was quann tined at Harriman for smallpox. Don't take chances on becom ing snow blind. Get some glasses from Salisbury. The little daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Biggs is reported suffering from an attack of pneumonia. .. , A . xi. voeguy is aDseni in Portland where he is attending the convention of hardware men Mil liuiL imr nfliiM Li., .-. ..,.. ii ii' i wwim ( m mo BuruiK Cooper & Dodge, the civil en- came over trom rnnevuie "eu-lorder8 . ..... i ....,!., t. ,v Lts-klr affor ttw pnmminv ! g.neers took their departure - - TVT-v, -i TUC C,T .nl vPQtorHav fnr M-ilhenr like to taxes. Me reports nis wue aim - - - w.,. gi. w yesterday tor Muintur uwt 10 " . !"": . . ... BURNS, capital and surplus .. . ....,.,. ..nuntinir iriuui iu'hiiii - -.- complete soundings in connec- -k"-' "JVJr? " JTTZ ItlsMf. THE BANK THAT MAKES tion with the projiosition to drain ' anu aiso siaie n i mc " YOUR t t $ $ SAFE the lake which is a part of the , railroad from that town to the , invited. irrigation nlan of C I? McCon- main line on tne uescnuies ia ACCOUNTS nell and associates. The has to be done while the lake is frozen over. .... . X I1C ilk II IIKM Ill'l III III'!. I work Koing to go. worK to oegtn nel; Hihhi ho. h iiiorun. The annual meeting of the J. R. Gould has been confined, stockholders ot tne rirsiwauonai to his home for most ,f the week ; Bank of Burns was neia iasi as a result of getting hurt in a Saturday evening. The same run-away. He drove the team directors and executive officers out for Dr. Carl on the trip to were re-eiecteo ana aiier me Fntlvfnrm rn ,.,. Mrs . H Meal business Ol tne MSUlUllon was and durine the nitfht drive the ! thoroughly gone over team of colts left the road and ! tors took the necessary steps ran over some obstruction that ward membership in the new overturned the buggy. Mr. currency system; also passea um Gould held to the lines for some necessary resolution to put the distance but finally had to let go. institution in shape to nanaie me He was considerably bruised. Indian moneys. direc to- Annual Clearance Sale The long looked forward to event is now at hand. Two things have been uppermost in our mind in the planning of it. First, our inflexi ble rule that no winter goods are to be carried over, and second, and very important, that last year's sales records are to be put in the shade. A sweeping clearance carrying all our winter stocks before it and leaving behind a store ready to re ceive new, fresh merchandise that's the object of it. Don't Fail to Attend It I. SCHWARTZ - General Merchandise - Masonic Building. - - Burns, Oregon The aged mother of Bert, Ralph very ill at the family home in the country. She is reported better by her physician. For Sale 320 Acres of land on Cow Creek. Stock, hay, grain, and household goods. For par ticulars address owner R. Drinkwater, 9-12 Harney, Ore. Nat Henney and Ben Roder were up from Sunset yesterday. They conferred with Mr. Hawley on the new railroad proposition from this place south and are enthusiastic supporters of the move. W. H. Robins and N. P. Biddle were in from the Crow camp section this week bringing a load of slaughtered hogs to the local packing plant. They had a fine lot of porkers that will help to supply the local demand for ba con, hams and lard. The high wind storm exper ienced here the fore part of this week and including Saturday and Sunday was a general storm that swept the entire coast In some places considerable damage was done. We have since ex perienced some real winter wea ther, the first of the season. Among the pictures to be seen at Tonawama tonight and to morrow night are some good ones, Kathleen Mavourneen is a strong drama, that has a goodstory and gripping interest. "The Mouse and the Lion" is another that will please. "Deedee's Blind Master" is a pathetic story in which a dog takes a prominent part. Some good comedy too, Usual prices. There's going to be another masquerade ball at Tonawama on the evening of Feb. 13. The orchestra will furnish music for this dance and the usual prizes given for the best costumed and sustained characters. This is given by request of a number of our young people who want another masked ball during the winter. Mrs. Vera Welker will take orders for costumes and it would be well to make selections early as they must be ordered from a distance and it takes time for them to reach here. We do job printing. All kinds of snow glasses at Salisbury's. J. W. Buchanan was register ed at the French yesterday. Butterick patterns at Luna burg. Dalton & Co. 62tf. Supt. Hamilton and wife came in from their farm home yester day. Pickard China and Libby cut glass make beautiful and useful wedding presents Harney county had but a small dose of the recent storm that swept the entire coast Jack Johnston was In from his homestead for a few days this week renewing acquain tances. B. F. Siler has good pine and mahogany wood, delivered any place in town. Phone him at residence, Jltf. W. G. Smith was making proof on his homestead Thursday. He was assisted by Stant Tyler and Can oil Withcrspoon. F. L. and H. B. Mace take this means or thanking their many friends for their sympathy dur ing the late illnes and death of their father. H. J. Jokisch of the Harriman high school is in the city on busi ness and to visit Mrs. Jokisch, who is teaching in the public school. The excellence of the schools of Burns is the pride of every citizen. Good results are being accomplished this year in both the public school and high school. R. .1. McKinnon & Son have established a daily stage between Drewsey and Juntura. Connec tions made with the trains at Juntura and passengers given every comfort. Fare to Burns $6. There doesn't seem any danger of anv fresh people in this section as it appears about all the stages bring these days is salt. Last night's stage didn't have the evening Portland papers but did bring 1000 lbs. of salt. The Clay Clemens sawmill is now at its new location and is prepared to fill any order with rough or dressed lumber, also fir lumber; buck teeth and any special order given prompt at tention. 32. Krnest Musick has assumed his duties in the pool hall, he having purchased an interest In it last week. He continues to help at the 1. Schwartz store a part of the time until Mr. Schwartz gets competent assis tance to take his place. Well, water and sewer systems are still needed in Burns. What are we going to do about it, elect men who are conservative and favorable to such improve ment and give them all encour agement, or shall we wait until we build the railrhad? You know both will cost money. With home cured meats, home made flour, a fine variety of vegetables from our own gardens, fruit and beef, fattened on our exceptional meadow grasses, al falfa, peas and grain, Harney county should takeanlace among the prodocing sections of the West. The Times-Herald has been trying for some time to get rid of Mrs. Wm. Hanley. Last issue stated she had gone to Portland for an indefinite visit, but she hasn't. She is one of our best friends and we have no desire to ship her out of the country, the reporter was misinformed about her going. S Austin Goodman is ready to grind grain and has a building in which it may be stored by farmers at any time. He will grind one day each week and farmers may store their grain any day and get it when con venient. He is prepared to take grain as pay for grinding at the market price. Special prices on large quantities, 44tf. The chidren's masquerade at Tonawama last night was a great event for the little ones and they were out in numbers. Many were in costume and there were some well sustained characters represented. The little ones had a fine time for a couple of hours, the music being furnished by Mrs. Curtis Smith. The prizes were awarded to Regina Schwartz for the best costumed girl character, she represented a Merry Widow," The best sustained girl character prize went to Marie Goff as a "scrub girl." Dolph Byrd, who was dressed as "Uncle Sam" was awarded the prize for the best costumed boy and Nick Robinson and Wesley Stiter were given the prize for the best sustained char acters as Coons." Funny pictures tonight. Sauer kraut at Lnnaburg, Dalton & Co. The Japs may "start some thing" yet. Thermos bottles at the Wel come Pharmacy. Mrs. Jones nnd two little daughters are in from the home stead near Warm Springs. A. Dunn will deliver you wood at any time, having good mahog any or pine. 9tf. It isn't regional banks that Burns is interested in just at present-its railroads. Mrs. Thos. Sprague in to under go an operation today, Dr. Griffith to perform it. Soon be taxpaying time and you should remember to get in before April 1 this year. The new law is rather stringent. Mrs. John Schenk will give lessons in Irish Crochet every Thursday afternoon at her home in Burns. 4 J. P. Cavender has been quite ill at his home in Burns thin week but is reported Improving by his physician, Dr, Geary. For Sale One Sawmill com plete, with logging Sleds and Trucks, with or without timber, for terms see H. M. Horton. The way to accomplish results is to all get behind a thing and push that's the secret of success. Almost every street leading down from the school buildings are worn slick by the children coasting. Well, Harney county farmers raised big crops last season and found a market for it. Now we'll just raise more croiw this season and take the chances on getting rid of it. Estrayed- One red and white muley cow branded 4 on right side came to my place in Drewsey about three weeks ago. Owner please come prove property, and pay charges and for this adv. F. J. Upton. Three men were seriously, but not fatally, injured Sunday after noon at 4:30 o'clock, when an electric railroad speeder jumped the track on the Oregon & East ern railroad. H miles w-st of Vale, near Little valley. Jack Winans, the new pro prietor of the Windsor Barber Shop adjoining the land office, is prepared to do first class work in his line and invites a share of the public trade. Satisfaction in every respect. 48tf. According to a Portland paper the voters will have 13 constitu tional amendments to vote on at the election this fall. This will be a job for the many new voters who take advantage of the fran chise for the first time the ladies. The church people are going to start a vigorous campaign in Burns beginning with next week. The first meeting to be held by Rev. Cleighton will be at Tona wama Theatre on Sunday, Feb. 8, both morning and evening meetings. Friends in Burns have re ceived positive announcement from Gov. West that he is not going to be a candidate for re election. From the tone of the newspapers it seem the Governor favors the candidacy of Dr. C. J. Smith. room for more governor In this Tonawama tomorrow nitrht. Dry cleaning and pressing at MM Burns Steam Laundry. Ilf. Price Penick and wife are oyer from their Silver Creek home Remember the ,:ie of lb agricultural short course, rb 10-21. There's still candidates for Male The farmer who doesn't attend the short courts next month Is ffoinfl to be the loser. (iood pictures tonight ami to morrow night at Tonawama, the usual programs and usual prices. Finest alfalfa, timothy and red top hay baled may he bad at the Goodman feed bam Is south Burni Local growers should see to it that onions are not shipped in by parcel post next season We must raise more onions. From the amount of ice put up during the last few weeks Un people of Burns should keep oool during the coming summer. F. C. Sets, one of the pioneer residents of Grant county, died at his home there the fore perl of the week. He was a promi nent man and widely known. Dr. Griffith was called to Emi grant Creek Thursday to see Mrs. Barnett. He reports the lady better and further states the snow is very deep in that section, Yes Sir Every man in the Harney County National is deeplyjconcerned in your welfare, and will go beyond the ordinary routine of every'day business to do you a service, to advance your interests, from the first day you become a 'deposi tor of this bank. Your account makes possible a great er opportunity for us to render helpful service. Harney County National Bank Owned and Controlled by Home People STATE DEPOSITARY .r safe foal .M rrvw ito.W The Burns Hospital MRS. ETTA CUMMINS, Prop. Best Surgical Room and Equipment In the State Outside of Portland. Nice Rooms, Good Care and Com fort for Patients Reasonable Terms Graduated Nurse in Charge TONAWAMA TONIGHT Picture program Three Reels Five Subjects in all Comedy-Educational-Dramatic A mighty funny Funny tonight ADMISSION IO AND 15 CENTS Sunday Pictures Four-Reels EVERY ONE OF 'EM GOOD USUALSUNDAY NU.HT FKICKN Farmers Ball Friday, Feb. 6 MASQERADE BALL FEB. 13 Music by Four-Piece Orchenlu THE OLD STAR SALOON BRENTON & HICKS, Props. Old and New Patbomb Will Find the Hest Brands Here Wines, Liquors, and Cigars Cood Service, Courteous Treatment DROP IN Main Street Burns, Oregon RABBIT WIRE We have a big supply of wire any heighth desired and at BED-ROCK PRICES BURNS FLOUR MILLING CO. The high Hchool basket hull game at the public school gym last night remitted in a victory for the senior und junior team with the sophomores uh their op ponents, the score being 31 to 18. Owing to so much going on there was not a large crowd, but those who attended report a good game. It is likely there will be more games during the school term. Died At the home of Austin Goodman, in this city, Jan. 30, Andrew C. Skienes, aged 20 years und 21 duys. The young man had been suffering from pneu monia and although two physi cians had worked faithfully to save his life he passed away. He had been sick for over a week and it was hoped he would sur vive but was too weak after the hard struggle. Deceased was an industrious young man with good habits and was well liked by his many acquaintances. He had been working with the Goodman wood saw all fall and winter and contracted pneumonia from being exposed during the recent stormy, wet weather. He is survived by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Skienes, three brothers and one sister, all of whom reside in this vicinity. The furneral will be held this afternoon at 1 o'clock, services being contucted by Kev. Beebe at the Goodman home. The bereaved relatives have the sympsthy of this community. Pricea at Mill fur product.: Flour 9S.50 in 5 1,1,!. loU or morr. Bran $1.25 per hundred. Rolling barley $2.00 per lull in Ion loti or mora. Customer in all cain to furmih mi k. PACKING DEPARTMENT Until further notice the following Caah Price! will pravail in telling nieata: Hoga, whole or half, 1 Ic. per lb. Choice pork ateaka, I Sc. per lb. " loin, 20c. Whole pork ahoulder 12 I -2c. Lag of pork, ISc. Front quarter mutton, 10c. Hind quarter mutton, 12 l-2c. Choice mutton for alew, 8c. Mutton chopa, ISc. Hind quarter beef, 13c. Front quarter beef, lie. Beef all ruli at reasonable price. The iiilrniH.ii ol the Company ii at all tunr. to pay the belt pricea and !! on cloaeat margin consilient with good buai rifin management. J3ft rfflts. sF-ffl3brV MgSSsRgirSgBSSsl if ITI. dial gSV 1 Ai 1 P ssf JCr' f T1pbbbbb! sssft B Vl W"i : !1I Itv li w avow m m '' """" "r ' 't SMI rTwr "tsW r Ar',yfnt lEr B " ' yfliiPiffiW,' i1 ;HraJtli5.. .r"" ' ttb t " rHriTCTTy-tVrraK !' XtssSBHd'L-sttSlr- "XfflgagjjTr ;' "'f pMi'gSiTT i " . ' Ul i"V.i-. I i ggSm 'H ' v ' m geW V 'V ' .JillW1' imumtmum: tm:m:n:nmm:Mmis:::i THE STAR Feed Barn II. IXI.IOIT, l'r.ii. Horses Hoarded by the Day, Week or Month CABKFUL ATTENDANTS Good I 'Veil und Keasonalile prices lluriiB 2ft' per Head ill II. n n I lu led Hay and (iruin lor I'.ilr Com lorl aide Gump House Willi Cook Stove PATKONAtiK SOLICITKI) Accural Hay and Stock gatsUl Price for tteighing 20r. South Main SI., Ilurim ttiimmimmsmmmmmnuHtimitttiiii "''VWw'r1' Farm Machinery Don't neglect to order farming implements until you need 'em. Come and talk to us now im mense stock for you to inspect. DISHES We have handsome sets In China, also porcelain beautiful glassware, ta ble cuttlery, silverware granlteware, etc., etc. Fancy Lumps Faints and Oils Heaters, Kiinges Guilders hardware Sleds and Wagons Skates, Small Bore Rifles, Shot Guns, Ammunition for all size guns, Tinware, Onion Sets, Seeds. BURNS HARDWARE CO. NEIL SMITH, Manager