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'I n !!!! gBje CITY OF BURNS r i COUNTY OF HARNEY The Big gt County In The State The Biggest City In The Biggest County In The Stat Of Oregon Of Oregon, Beet In The West I I - I I'l VOL. XXVIII BURNS, HARNEY COUNTY, OREGON, OCTOBER 2. 1915 NO. 47 ' r i pweflfeMiX GATHERING OF SCHOOL TEACHERS A SUCCESS Annual Institute Closed Yesterday with Large Per Centage in Attendance. Visiting Educators Praise Work of Local Teachers and Congratulate People on Modern School Building In point of attendance and in terest the teachers' annual in stitute just closed yesterday was the best ever held in Harney county. A larger number of teachers were in attendance and tho work was particularly In structive. State Supt. Churchill gave exceptionally good work in the part asigned him in the in stitute and Dr. DeBusk, of the department of education of the State University, was especially interesting. Mrs. Fraxille. who has been doing institute work for the past twenty years, was greatly appreciated, therfore the entire instruction force which included some of the local teach ers, was most satisfactory and beneficial. The Times-Herald representa tive was not able to be present at the day sessions, therefore cannot give a detailed report of the work, but in conversation with several of the teachers who were present it is certain that they all feel benefitted from the exchange of ideas and that the results will be felt in the schools of the county. State Supt. Churchill gave an address on Thursday evening that was listened to with much interest by a large audience, not only of teachers but others who are interested in education. Mr. Churchill took as his subject the Standards of Education in Ore gon; he did not attempt to fol low this closely during the en tire time he had the floor hut pointed out the higher standards recntly embodied into the educa tional work of the state which brings it to the front as ranking with any state in the union along educational lines. He points out the requirements necessary to se cure a certificate to teach in this state, it now being necessary that one have four years of high school complete with elementary teachers training course, where formerly it required only two years. Even a full high school I course will not permit tho grant ! ing of a certificate to teach as in I former years without the elemen j tary training course. The Har l ney county high school has this course and students of this school are particularly fortunate. Mr. Churchill discussed to some ; length the proposed county unit plan of education which was taken up by the last legislature, but which failed to pass. The State Superintendent feels this would be an excellent move and will give it his support. It is a matter that requires considera te ritudy before it will become popular, as it is hard to get peo ple to give up 'the local district idea of managing their home schools as in the past, but the , unit plan has such advantages as will eventually prevail. It has been tried in many states and has proven satisfactory; it has the full indorsement of the na- tional board of education at Washington. The Times-Herald will take the matter up more fully at a later time. It was grati fying to hear Mr. Churchill ex press his pleasure and surprise to find Hums had one of the best equipped and most perfect ele mentary school building in the entire state and that we have a corps of teachers that will take their place with the educators of the state in every respect and says the principal has demonstra ted his ability 4n many ways in the work he is doing here. Mr. Churchill congratulates the peo ple of this district on being so well provided for in an educational line and frankly stated the we were equal to any school in the state not excepting Portland. The en tire building, and furniture are sanitary with proper lighting, ventilation, etc. Dr. DeBk also gave an in teresting lecture taking as hia subject Psychology. This was cosely followed by the teachers and students throughout his en tire talk and was one that FRIEND OF THE PRODUCER Burns Meat Market and Packing Plant BACON, HAMS and LARD Fresh Meats, Poultry Home Product 'or Home Consumer SPCIAL INDUCEMENTS OFFERED TO SHEEP MEN AWi - uw I OF 7,500 We buy Drugs and Drug Store Supplies with 7,500 other REXALL DRUGGISTS Let us nil your Prescriptions We are In business for your health nvnn BROS. Props The Rexall Drug Store The Burns Hospital MRS. ETTA CUMMINS, Prop. Beat Surgical 9mA'SSS!S In the State Outtlde of Portland. Nice Rooms, Good Care and Com fort for Patients-Reasonable Terms Graduated Nurse in Charge brought out many points of par ticular benefit to the teacher. Hit talks of a similar nature dur ing the day sessions were most worthy and beneficial. The writer is sorry that more space cannot be devoted to tho institute but his inability to at tend the sessions and lack of space prevents further comment today. Following are the teachers who registered as attending: Edith Beckley, 0. T. Steward. Bock ley; Lucille Risch. W. L. Newton, Frank Newton, Ralph Rimer, Helen Rimer, Narrows; Mrs. Mary Griffin, Voltage; Mrs. Nellie Bullsrd, Waverly; Mrs. Elsa Dew, Ella Rimer, Harriman; Helen Long, J. H. Jokisch, Mrs. J. H. Jokisch, Mrs, Mary Sher burn, Mrs. M. E. Lupor. Amelia Schroth, Lawen; Ralph Berry, Ruth Esvensen May Gurnsey; W. M. Sutton, Litta Swearingen. Mrs. Frances Clark, Leia McC.ee Enid Cawlfleld, Neva Hodder, Mrs. Frances Huston, Mrs. Helena Biggs, Bessie Swain, L. Long, Emma Peterson, Bums; Alice Hurlburt. Egli; Alber Gib bons. Riley; D. M. McDade, Mrs. Stella Curtis, Harney; Mrs. Nina Currier, Theodore Forcier, John D. Taylor, Buchanan; Harry Thimmes, Harriman; Clara Ire land, Burns; Emma Scheckle, Van; Ella Hankina, Robert Currier, Mrs. Norris Millard, Wil letta Wright; Mrs. Upson, Drews ey; Harney Co. High School H. K. Shirk, Josephine Locher, Hazel Holt. Ruth Peter, D. C. Petrie. OBITUARY. Murinda Elnora Cheadle was born in McConnellsville, Ohio, Aug. 17, 1833, and died Sept 27, 1915. At the age pf 7 she moved with the family to Iowa. She was first married when she was 18 to Samuel Craig, and to this union was born three children, one of whom died in infancy and the others survive her; T. P. Craig, of Sagle. Idaho, and S. R. 0. Craig of North Yakima. Wash. She lost her husband in March 1857 and about three years later married David Wesley Shaver. To this union was born five chil dren, one twin dying in infancy. Those surviving are: Mrs. J. W. Thompson, Guy E. and Clyde Shaver of this city, and Mrs. NateCrabbof Kahlotus, Wash. In 1862 the family crossed the plains to Oregon, the journey re quiring almost six months' time. They settled at Shedd, Oregon, where they resided for a number of years, removing to Harney county in 1896 where they have since lived. Grandma Shaver, as familiarly known by most everybody, was converted when 11 years of age and joined the Methodist church, later joining the Nazarene church here. She had been in failing health the past three years yet had been quite active in her mis sions of mercy and cheer about town until recently. She partic ularly liked to visit the sick and was most welcome in the sick chamber. Funeral services were conduct ed at the Nazarene church Wed nesday afternoon by the pastor's wife, Mrs. Katherine Flowers. ACCURACY This store has its own Lens Manufacturing Plant in which can be ground lenses of any de scription. Thji enables us to guarantee absolute accuracy In filling your prescription. Quick ser vice on your repairs. Duplicate immediately any broken lens, whher originately made at this tore or elsewhere. You will find this greet con- venlence try it. C. IN. SALISBURY Jeweler and Optician RAILROAD RIGHT ON TO BURNS WITHOUT DELAY Burns Railroad Club Organized for the Purpose of Financing Building of a Railroad From Main Line. Many Substantial Men Pledge Support to Enterprise. Success is Assured "All for one and one for all a railroad to Burns." This 1 n slogan suggested by President L. M. Brown of the Burns Railroad Club at an enthusiast ir netting held at the court house last Mon day evening when the organiza tion was completed and perman ent officers elected. Fry. This committee has been appointed at the first meeting for temporary organization and was continued in this capaci y. Entertainment Cemmittee: Julian Byrd, Curtis Smith. N. K. Reed. Over 132 names wore pledged to tho assistance of this work among the speakers being Mr. itemhoid, p, .). (Hllager, 0. A. Kweek, Dr. B Mensem, A. W. (iowan, James Donegun. C. H. Leonard, Dr. Standard and others. These men pointed out 1 the advantages oi a railroad to this place, the importance of its being brought about Immediately, etc. The further fact was brought out that the immediate tonnage of a railroad from the Big Harney Country was from the vicinity of Burns. The vast timber resources to the north being another item of much im portance that would induce a rood to this place. The irriga tion possibilities with everything favorable to tho Silvies project also was .considered, therefore it is certain that these attractions will appeal to the railroad people and they will bo favorable to our advancements. Practically all agreed that the most equitable manner of raising the necessary finances would be U. S. SENATOR LANE IS IN BURNS FOR A DAY Arrives Here Thursday Evening With His Wife and Daughters, Unan nounced. Makes Short Tour of Valley, Addresses School Teachers Discusses Matters With Citizens A previous meeting had been and they are among the most i through voting bonds. The state held to make a temporary organ ization and start the matter in a tangible manner preparatory to calling a general meeting to which all who were interested were invited. A big crowd res ponded and everything is favor- substantial men of this section of the country. There was general feeling of optimism manifested and while speakers differed as to most practical and equitable met hod of proceeding, it was plain that whatever plan was law provides for municipalities to thus raise funds for such pur poses but there must be suffi cient population before such a bond issue may be legally voted. It was suggest that this city inves tigate and extend the houndries Hon. Harry Lane, United Stat- interest in the Indians and was es Senator for Oregon, arrived in pleased to find that steps were Burns Thursday evening accom-. being taken to give them educa panied by his wife and two tional instruction right here at daughters, Misses Harriet and home and that they were also to Marjorie. The party came in their own car by way of Lake view and came unannounced, no one in this city knowing that receive medical treatment for in firmatives, especially trachoma, whjch has caused many of them to go blind and others of the Building a Bridge on Oregon & Eastern Railroad West of Riverside -' .jr.v" - " , I Senator Lane was in this part of younger generation such discom the state or even expected to visit fort and condition as to prevent us. ! their going to school at all. Senator Lane informed The1 The proposition of changing Times-Herald that they were the routing of the mail was also really out for a vacation trip but placed before Senator Lane and his object in making this tour , he was shown what such a change was not only as a vacation but to would do in the way of being de also apply the time in meeting trimental to the best interests of with hia consistuents and getting the majority of the people; he information that would help him fully realizes the situation and if in his work at Washington during we are not too late the proposed the coming term of congress, change may not take place. The He laughingly said it was really an outing as the party spent Wednesday night by a sagebrush fire about 40 miles this side of Plush where they met with an' accident to the car and had to wait. The plug became lose in the bottom of a crank case allow ing all the oil to flow out and they were stranded. It was necessary to walk back seven miles to a ranch where a supply of machine oil was obtained and a peice of wood to uae aa a "cork" to hold the oil in. The Senator took the matter as a joke and to all appearances even the ladies suffered no hardships from the experience, taking it as a part of the outing. Senator Lane was taken for a short tour of the Valley yester day morning in company with Janus Dalton, L. M-. Brown. J. S. Cook and Sam Motherhead. After lunohaon the Senator went to the school house where he addressed the teachers who were in institute session and the bal ance of the time he visited with his many friends and inquired in to the wants of the country in the way of legislation. Senator Lane takes quite an people to the south who do all their business here where they do their banking business and land business, would find it most inconvenient should a change oc- (Continued on page two) Sampler Valley Railway Co. Arrival 'sad Departure Of Trsias Departs No. 2, Prairie Sumpter Arrive Baker Depart No. 1, Baker 10:15 A.M. 2:35 P. M. 4:00 P. M. Arrives 8:30 A. M. Sumpter 10:05 A. M. Prairie 2:10 P. M. No. 1 Makes good connection withO.-W. R. & N. Co. No. 4 (Fast Mail) leaving Portland 6:30 P. M., arriving at Baker 7:55 A. M. and No. 17 from east arriv ing Baker 6:50 A. M. No 2 connects with No. 5 (Fast Mail) arriving at Baker 7:55 P. M. which picks up Pullman at Baker, arriving at Portland 7:00 A. M. Also with No. 18 at 10:45 P. M. for points East. Breakfast 5:30 to 9 Dinner 11:30 te 2 NOW OPEN FOR BUSINESS Mac's Restaurant & Bakery Located in tho new Levens Building BURNS, OREGON W. R. McCuittion, Prop. Supper 5 to 8 Short orders at all hours ' Another Scene, Making a Cut un Railroad Building to Burns From photos taken by W. It. Heck last week. j r wtk able to a atronii and doterminod' suggested by tho executive com- to cover the suburban portions organization of business men who mittee would met with approval to the river on the east and north have the ability to accomplish and if the necessary nnnoe''tuvl also to take in certain por- thimrs. The object of the or- could not ba raised one way lions to the south in order that ganization Is to promote and stimulate the building "'' 'u' road not only into this Valley but to continue it right on to Burns without delay, A committee formerly appoint ed on pefmaoMt organization brought in a report and recom mended thut the temporary officers bt made permanent. The report was adopted, thus mailing L. M. Brown president and Sam Motherahead secretary. 1 G. A. Bcmbold was elected vice president and Goo. Fry treasurer, The committee report provided for the appointment of severul commlttles by the president and the following were appointed i Executive Cemmute: 11. (!. Levens, Geo. Fry. J, L flgult, P. G. Smith, J. M. Dalton. Finance Cemmittee: C. H. Leonard, J. J. Donegan, J,. C. Welcome Jr.. C. H. Voegtly, Membership Committee; James Lampshire, J. M. Dalton, Goo. another manner would be provid- there be no question in respect ed. to population. This will likely The TimeB-HoraW feels that he taken up by tho city authori ties organisation is going to oc- ties at once in order to have the nompliah the object in view and wuy clear for the culling of a there is no doubt of a railroad to bond election should eircum. to this city. It is going to be tuncos require it. pushed rapidly and the 'railroad According to reports the entire people will be consulted as to distance of the extension of the their wishes, it is possible there Oregon & Eastern toCrane Creek will not be much neceaBary in a Cap is now under contract and financial way to raise toward this they provide for the completion enterprise hut everything will be of all dirt work by the first of put in shape to give such finan- December of this year, thus cial assistance as may be asked leaving only the heavy rock work i.nd the Una right on to and bridges for cold weather Burns without any delay. , that comes during the winter Just where this will leave the monthB- Tm wlH l,l accomu proposed main line is not known MfMbfflWH ft doubt and the nor will it bo until the railroad '" lin P0"10" wh'cn Cttlla tor people N consulted. That it completion the first of June next ...;u fmn ih. M.tom nart ' year will in all liklihood be in Will fcvuiw vv vovrvM "" i ,.r .iw Vuiinv iu futrtnin .a H ia reamness ui vnv !nj - ri w - The Burns Flour Milling Co. Manufacturers of home products HIGH GRADE FLOUR CREMO" THE FAMOUS BREAKFAST FOOD The Cream of the Wheat, Fresh and Palatable Bran and Other Rolled Mill Feeds You Patronise Home when you deal here designed to serve us rouoh terri tory to the northern part of the Valley as possible. Several good talks were made, several weeks before Unit time. It is the intention of the local organization to get. in touch with President Farrell of (I'liiiiiiiuril ov pay twe To be Given Away AT THE WELCOME PHARMACY Every Saturday at 3 P. M. ONE ALUMINUM SET Be'sure and bring your coupons you may be the lucky one. The one having the number nearest to the number under the veal will be the winner