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THE GIL.L.IAM COUNTY "BOOSTER"
VOL XVI II.
CONDON, OkK(JON. FHIDAV. JANUARY 8. 100.
NO. 42.
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$15,000.00 -COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL
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County Court Votes a 3-Mill Levy for County High
' School Purposes, $20,000.00 Great Build
ing Activity Assured During 1909 Modern
Hospital and Additions to Present Build
.ings Will Be Erected as soon as Possible.
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1 118 year law la uesunfu iu ub
a year of progress and building
activity for the Wheat City.
Already have the plana been
made for the erection of several
new buildings and other build
ings will bo enlarged, while the
County Court, will erect the
High School building as was de cided
yesterday afternoon.
The court levied three-mill tax
for the purpose of building the
high school, thus establishing a
fund of $20,000.00. from which
$15,000.00 will be used in erect
ing a beautiful two story brick
building, ' the remainder to be
UHed for purchasing a building
site, and paying running ex
penses, teachers' salaries, etc.
Although the court has not gone
so far as to decide the location of
the school, it is believed it will be
placed in the northeast part, of
the city.
Dunn Bros. ' have already
signed the ' contract for the
building of another story on
their brick block.' J. N. Uayliss,
who is erecting the St -Thomas
ENTHUSIASTIC "BOOSTER'S" MEETING
In spite of the snow storm
which kept the principal speaker,
Tom Richardson of Portland, as
well aa many people from differ
ent sections of the county, from
gathering at the court house on
Wednesday evening, a most en
thusiastic "booster meeting"
was held by a few of the loyal
supporters of - the , experiment
station.
Gathered in the corner of the
big room, hugging the stove to
keeepwarm, were several mem
bers of the executive committee
and members of the Gilliam
County Improvement League,
who at once proceeded to busi
ness upon the .arrival of Secre
tary Horner who had letters re
ceived since the last meeting.
It was reported that all peti
tions sent out were well filled
with the names of taxpayers,
showing that the majority were
in favor of a tax levied by the
county court for the purpose of
purchasing necessary land for
the experimental farm. Many
letters were read containing of
fers of suitable land, price rang
ing from ten to twenty-seven
dollars per acre. Others wished
to rent, while some were willing
to turn land over free of charge.
Since such enthusiastic inter
est is being demonstrated for the
securing of Ihe farm and the
short amount of time before the
session of legislature, those pres
ent upon the suggestion from
Representative Mariner's letter
passed that the executive com
mittee see that a clause, author
izing the county court to make a
tax levy up to $10,000.00 for . the
purpose of purchasing station
site, be amended to the bill to be
presented at thfa session. :":
Upon the motion of Chas II.
Williams, it was unanimously
voted that a person be named by
by the executive committee to
secure options on suitable land
along the railroad from Harnett
to Gwendolen, from which the
state committee could select
The local committee is now in
possession of some good options
and offers for the farm sites but
the work of securing more op
tions will be carried on so as to
be able to offer the state author
ities the best location possible
for the experiment station.
' Other business taken up was
the petition to Congress asking
for a reduction of the duty on
grain bags. The petition shows
that our farmprs are paying ljc
duty on each grain bag used.
Many ranchers have already
placed their name on the paper.
Academy expects to begin the
work as soon as the weather per
mits. The improvements will
mean an .expenditure of $5,000.
The growth of business enjoyed
by this firm necessitates the re
modelling of the lower floor,
while a new front with lower
show windows will transform
the building . into most roomy
and comfortable quarters.
In' all probability Condon will,
during the summer, see a mod
ern $(1,000 hospital erected. Dr,
Wood, who is contemplating this
move, is receiving the support of
many residents, ko that it is al
most an assured fact that a two
story framo building, with eight
sick rooms, the doctors office,
nurse's rooms, housekeepers'
rooms, etc., will be Condon's
newest building.
Jo!?9 Jackson,
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COUNCIL CAREFUL IN SELECTING MAINS
A short session was that of
the regular monthly business
meeting of the city council on
Monday evening, although some
very important business was
transacted. All , councilmen
and city officers were present
except Councilmen Scott and
Hire. ;
The first matter to be taken
up was the reading of Ordin
ance ,' No. 45, for. the sale
of the greater part of the
city ranch, 214.28 acres. This
ordinance was. passed and bids
will be received on : tho land at
the council rooms.
Bills for the month of Decem
ber amounting to $286.35 were
ordered paid.
Mr. Fish, representative; of
Crane & Co. "who handle water
rirjes. was present with a bid for
supplying water mains from the
reservoirs to north Mam street.
about 6150 feet..; The pipes will
be of the best, so as to last steel
v 8 inch lapwell, screwed or corked
joints, to be covered with an alka
li-proof coating. Another meet
ing was called Tuesday but as
there was not a quorum present
Beii) flew
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Quit Drinking !
Poop Colfeo
And drink instead Chase & San
born's Seal and you will thank
us for good advice. Come in.
We want your business and will
serve your right in'every respect.
We keep in stock everything that
is good to cat that can be had,
and at reasonable prices.
nothing definite was done.
The contract will no doubt be
given on next Monday. It has
been estimated that the mains
would cost approximately five
thousand dollars and if ordered
now would arrive here sometime
in February, The council ex
pect to have tho new mains put
into place early in the Spring.
Report of General Fund, July 1st
1908 to January 1st 1S09.
Balance on hand
Jan. 1, 1909 I -r $2905.72
Receipts
Water rents - 3,402.86
Licences , - ' " " 1463.00
Sidewalk - - - 45.00
Fines - ; .... . .. . 233.00
Taxes from County Treas. 6S0.27
Cash from A. Schilling 1065.73
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HOME BAKERY
AND GROCERY
For prices call and See us.
Total - $6889.86
Disbursementts
Redeemed Warrants - 2945.11
Express - - - 2.25
Stamps - - 10.00
Telegram .:- - "1.85
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Test
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Reisaoher
Harness
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Made In:
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Sold and used
Everywhere
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When we isy test we mean
test. We don't bang a
ft card on the wall and guess, ft
or ll you guefs, atthe
glass you need. We have
four infallible methods to
determine the condition of
your eyes. We have num
erous patients who were
improperly fitted else
where, after paying a big
price .for a rough guess.
With the system' we use,
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ajl jwissibility of error is
entirely eliuiinated. Corue
in and let us prove to you
that we can make good our
statements. We will con-
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allow us to demonstrate y
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to you the correctness of
our method by giving you
a thorough examination
free of charge.
W!LLIflM3'JEWELER
Expert Optician
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WILLIAMS
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JEWELER
EXPERT OPTICIAN
PAULING & KBENE,
Watchmakers Jewelers Opticians
Condon, : Oregon
Can You Improve this
i Prescription?
Sarsaparilla Root -
Chittim Bark . . ,
Juniper Berries
Sassafras Bark
Buchu Leaves ,
Oregon Grape Root
Senna Leaves
These are the active ingredients in
Pauling's Improved Blood Piirifipr
and Kidney and Liver Regulator;
the medicine that stimulates and
invigorates the entire 'system,
bi'ouipts the appetite and aids ui
gestion. It renews your lease on
life. Trice $1.00. :
HERMAN W. .
PAULING
Manufacturing Pharmacist,
CONDON, OREGON.
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SOAP Wre have the agency for Condon and vicinity for
Dmtm't Smoth Shin Soap Denton's Shampoo Soap
Denton's Carbolic Soap
This Soap sel'3 for 15c a bar or 40c a box. Don't you
think this is better than paying 25c a bar for soap that
is not any better, perhaps not as good as Denton's?
flik tor a Sample Bar
Condon Drug Company
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the accounts of Firms, Corporations and Individuals, and
return to our depositors every accommodation within .
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INTEREST ALLOWED ON TIMS DEPOSITS.
- Our Safe Deposit Department
has just beeii installed the only anfe place for your valu-
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NOTICE !
Premier and Olympic Flour
Delivered to any part of the City at
I . $4.50 per bbl. i
I Mall or phono uour orders at once and take g
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PRICES ON GROCERIES AT CLEM, Ore.
A good place to buy your , '
Winter Underwear, Coats, Lined Jumpers, Over ' Shoes.
. r Once a customer, alwaysa customer.
Jost & Phillips
Clem. Oregon