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About Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919 | View Entire Issue (Jan. 13, 1911)
THE CONDON GLOBE HAS THE LARGEST PAID CIRCULATION OF ANY PAPER IN GILLIAM COUNTY Com la Cilliaa Covnty wkwe tU tai tyj k tin lowttt ta 0 SUU ei Orvgoa. Now tlut Condon Lu np-lo-Lt School, It's work to. cw PfottiUnt Cburck boilJlce. Ol L.L.I AM COUNTY VOL,. XX CONDON. OREGON. FRIDAY. JAN; 13, 191 1. NO. 41 the: "BOOSTER" JAMES COLEMAN DIES TUESDAY Came to Gilliam County for Benefit of Ilia Health and Passes Away at Home of George Stewart-Funeral Yesterday Afternoon. At the home of Geo. Stewart on Thirty-milo occured the dath of James Masson Coleman, Tuesday morning: at 1:30. Thus closed the early life of one who, being dead, yet speaketh. Do ceased was born in Stonehaven, Kincardinshire, Scotland, July 3, 1884. He came to Canada in Maroh 1906, and In November of the same year came on west to Portland, where he hits since made his home. He was mar ried on June 18, 1910, to Miss Maggie Ann Drown who had arrived three days before from Scotland, in company with Mr. and Mrs. D. S. Coleman, who cyme to Portland to make their home. On November 14, 1910 he was brought to Condon in ex ceedingly poor health, and was taken to Mr. Stewarts home, with the hope that the brisk Eastern Oregon air would mat erially benefit him. He was steadily gaining in health until within the last week when he took a sudden turn for the bad and in a few hours he had pass ed into the glorious beyond. Deceased was a model of in dustry in his efforts to ehtertain and instruct his people. He was strictly honest in the serv ice he rendered. He was not only a model Christian, but an honorable gentlemen, in the highest sense the term implies. To man, woman or child, saint or sinner, he always extendell cordial greeting, that lent a ray of light to brighten their path way In the journey of life. He commanded the respect of all classes of people. Some of his associates did not fully appreciate his worth until after the thread of life was severed. But as they caught a glimpse of the white sail that bore him away to the distant shore they awoke to the realization that a good and righteous man was being taken away from.their midst. Funeral services were cond ucted from the Congregational Church yesterday afternoon, Rev. Ferris delivered a timely sermon, and the choir Ringing a number of hymns approptiate for the occasion. Interment was in Mt. Moriah Cemetery, Rev. Curran delivering a brief but impressive sermon at the grave. Mr. and Mrs. D. S. Coleman, father and mother of the de ceased; Jock and Belle, brother and sister; and Sam Devlin, an intimate friend, all of Portland, arrived in Condon Wednesday evening to take charge of the funeral. A large number of orominent Scotch people of this county and several from Wheeler County were present at the fun eral services, Dave Hardie, Geo. Stewart, and M. L.- Frizzell. assisting in bearing the body of the deceased to its final resting place. , - Arlington's Financial Conditions. . Trim Th. lUcord . , We are informed by Treasurer Cox that the last of - the out standing city bonds have been paid off, that there are . no out stand in or warrants and that there is $550 in the treasury. Besides this the 1911 taxes will soon be in, which will put the corpora tion in better financial condition than at any time in its history. The water works is owned by the city, streets are sprinkled during the dry season and light ed when necessary and efficient police protection is afforded our citizens. A good showing, tru ly. NEWS NOTES OF AJAX. , Ed Palmer and mother were business visitors at Condon Mon day. John Pope was here from Hood River this week. Miss Ethel Adlard went to Rock Creek this week. Ruff Stantcn and family have moved into their new home on the Tom Scott place. J. J. McDonald made a trip to Condon this week to attend to business matters. Geo. Carlton of Hood River is the latest addition to our crowd of bachelors in this neck of the woods. He is staying with his friend A. S. Tate. Chas. Adlard was in the coun ty sent this week. - L. L. Turney exhibited his ability as a butcher Monday when he dressed 12 fine hogs in record breaking time. Will Adlard left on Monday for The Dalles and will also visit iifferent points in Washington. John Maidment and Nat Scott prominent ranchers of Lone Rock were registered at the Summit Hotel Monday. MAKES GOOD HIS ESCAPE. Young Shippey, the fellow who escaped from the county jail last Thursday night, has evidently made good his escape as so far no outside officials have reported having seen him. Monday morn ing two forest rangers of the Heppner Reserve met him ten miles this side of Heppner. . He was on horseback and armed. They reported to Sheriff Mon tague that night who immediate ly started on the trail, but the odds were all in favor of Shippey and he ia probably out of the state by this time. The forest rangers did not know at the time that hawas as escaped convict or they ...could easily have cap tured him. The County Court willte asked to line the jail cor ridor with iron bars so that no similar escapes may be recorded in the future. ' Meals 25c at the Palace Hotel. Best the market affords. Clean Beds 25c. Specialty of Chicken Dinners on Sunday. Meal tick ets $4.00. Mrs. Geo. Parman "returned home last Saturday evening from Corvallis and Portland where she visited her numerous friends the past three weeks.. . Mrs. H. W. Pauling is visiting her numerous relatives here, having arrived from Portland Wednesday. Mrs. D.Rarker returned home Monday evening frnm a visit with her relatives in Portland. W. K. France of Rock Creek is in the Wheat City today att ending to-several business mat ters. He will return home to morrow morning. , SELLING DEFEATS Portland Clothing: Dealer Dealer Wins out for Pres ident of Senate Against Former Condon Resident Rusk For Speaker. ' Ben Selling of Portland was elected President of the Senate, on Monday, winning over Bow erman by nine votes. Selling had 15 republican votes and two democrats. In hecepting the presidency, Mr. Selling said: ' thank you for the confidence you have placed in me by elect ing me presiding officer. I shall endeavor to merit the same. I do not accept this as "k compli ment to myself, but rather as a mark of disapproval of machine politics, which I trust from to day is banished from this state. And now, having promised you a business sescion of the legis lature, we will proceed to the next ordor of business." Jerry Rusk of Wallowa County was elected speaker of the house en the first ballot, receiving 5 votes to 22 for Eaton of Lane County. Eaton, Thompson and Libby were appointed a comm ittee to escort Rusk to the chair. Ashe, took his seat there was applause. "I greatly appreciate this evidence of your confidence in me," said speaker Rusk. To the best of my ability I will con duct the house and affairs and I now pledge myself to give every member a square deal and tc show favoritism or partiality to no section of the state. FROM THE FOSSIL JOURNAL Attorney M. D. Shanks of Fos sil has accepted a partnership with Jay Bowerman in the lett er's law practice in Condon, and will move next week to take charge of Mr. Bowerman's office there. Mr. Bowerman has de cided to take up the practice of law in Portland after the Legis lature adjourns, and in casting about for a capable partner to take charge of the business at Condon he decided that Mr. Shanks was the man, and offer ed him a partnership as above stated. Mr. Shanks has made many friends during the year and a half that he has been practicing law in Fossil, who, while they regret to learn that he is to leave us, wish him all pos sible success in his new sphere. . PUBLIC SCHOOL NOTES. Br Gran New pupils at school this week are Harland McCarty and Mattie Gunnell. Pupils receiving the highest averages , in their respective grade for this month are: l.Uloh Browning; 2, Claude Myers; 3, Elton Clarke;. 4, Mabel May; 5, Emmett Hoskins; 6, Gladys Mc Morris; 7, Mabel Williams; 8, Nell Donnelly and Myrtle Green field tied. Mrs. Wall was a visitor Wed nesday afternoon. Welcome ' Moore received the prize given by Miss Seeley for a perfect spelling paper sttest this week. :- o H. S. Smith of Mikkalo att ended to business matters in the Wheat City Tuesday evening. ANNUAL MEETING L Banks of Gilliam County on $olid Basis-Condon Na tional Elects Same Officers- Reisaeher Succeeds Bowerman at First Natl. " i " Jan. 10 i the day set by the Government for the annual meeting of the stockholders of the National Banks. According ly, the stockholders of the three Gilliam County Banks met on that day and heard the reports of ,' the various officials. A. Greiner, Wm. Wehrli, EdClough, Lester Wade, F. T. Hurlburt and Frank " French, the latter rep resenting French & Co's inter ests, met and reviewed the bus iness done by that Bank the previous year, each one express ing himself as being exceeding ly well pleased with the reports of the officers and with the con dition of the bank at the present time. The old officers were re elected. Wm. Wehrli, F. M. Pliter and John F. Reisaeher, stockholders of the First Fational Bank of Condon were all very well pleas ed with the progress of that in stitution during the past year. At the election of officers, J. F. Reisaeher was appointed to succeed Jijy Bowerman. aa-Vtce President The rest of the officers were re-elected. O. D. Sturges3, Cashier of the Arlington National Bank, was granted a leave of absence by the directors of that institution and H. M. Cox, former Ass't Cashier will fill the vacancy. Mr. Sturgess has been in very poor health the past year or two and will spend some time in California. His numerous friends in Gilliam County will be glad to hear of his complete re covery in the near future. Gilliam County can well feel proud of the stability of her banking houses, the reports of which will run way ahead of the average bank in small towns. HARTSHORN-BROWN. Albert Lm Triton. A beautiful home wedding took place Wednesday evening Dec. 28, at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas N. Brown, in east Albert Lea Township, when their daughter, Miss Lillian Gertrude, was united in marriage to Hor ace Allen Hartshorn of Condon, Oregon. The nuptials were solemnized at 4 p.m., in the parlor of the commodious Brown family residence, Rev. A. L. Kinter, pastor of the First Bap tist Church of this city, officiat ing. The ceremony was very simple, there being no brides maids or grooms attendants, but the use of tie wedding ring made the rites as impressive as if the ceremony had been more elaborate. After the bridale vows had been pronounced there was a season of congratulations and lator an elaborate wedding dinner was served, and those who have partaken of the gen uine hospitality of the Brown home need no discription of the viands that appealed so strong ly to the gststronomic qualifica- tisns of the guests. The even ing was passed with music and sociability and at a late hour the guests or such of them as could, QFSTOGKHO S departed, the bride and groom coming to the city to remain with the bride's sister, Mrs. Hans Z. Nelson, until this after noon when they go to the twin cities for a stay of a few day, after which they will return and later go to Condon Oregon to re side. The bride is one of Albert Lea's most accomplished young ladies and while she has been absent much of the time the past few years she has hosts of friends who wish her success and happiness. The groom is a young man who has met with success in tLe west. The guests were almost en tirely confined to the members of the families of the bride and groom, those from outside the city and county being Messrs. Harper and Wilson Hartshorn, brothers of the groom, Mr. and Mrs. John Norton, brother-in-law and sister of the groom, all of Traer, Iowa; Miss Elsie Ack erman of Mapleton, Minn., an intimate friend of the family, besides two or three from this vicinity. It was intended as strictly family gathering and was one of the most enjoyable social functions known in this part of ihe country for many month?. There were a number of elegant presents, remembrances to the bride and groom from relatives and friends. CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH. The class in Applied Christian ity will discuss the subject, "The Liquor Traffic. How thai it be destroyed"? It willbe. .opened with a paper by Rev." Thomas Shannon. Dr. Ferris will preach in the morning on "Gods work of Re vival". Mrs. Ferris will read at night "The Song of our Syrian Guest" in connection with a musical program. This is a most facin ating service, strong in its spir itual grip, and full of instruc tion. Our Christion Endeavor So ciety is becoming a strong factor in our work. All the young people in the city should attend at 6.30. L. K. Harlan will in troduce the topic, "Lessons from great lives" Genises 22. 1. 18. CHURCH OF CHRIST. The Church of Christ will hold their services in the afternoon instead of morning and evening. Bro. J. A. McMorris will conduct the Bible school at 2 o'clock -p. m. We will commence, the study of the new testament next Sun day with the book of acts. Everyone is invited to attend who is interested in Bible studyi Preaching atT2:45 at the close of the Bible study, Subject for next Sunday,- "The gift of the Holy Spirit" Everyone invited to join with us in these servic es. Lawrence Stephens, Minister. "PEAK SISTERS" TUESDAY. "The 20th C ntury Peak Sis ters" will give, their peerless repertoire of marvelous "stunts" on Tuesday, Jan. 17, at the American Theatre. This is one of the cleverest of farcial en tertainments. The , "Sisters" are welj known local ladies, who, in " amusing costumes, give a program of clever chorus and in dividual numbers, with excellent local hits. Don't miss it Pro gram opens at 8.15 sharp. COUNTY COURT PROCEEDINGS New Court Holds First Ses ion Jan. 4-OfBcial Bonds ; ApproYed-Lery 1910 Tax : -Big list of Claims for Circuit Court and Election ; Regular January term of the County Court convened Jan uary 4, 19111 Present, H. A. Thiessen, County Judge, J. W. Dyer, and M. K. Weatherford. Commissioners: " Ferry Canyon Telephone Co. Right of Way-Allowed. Official Bonds Approved: Road Supervisors: L. L. Montag-ie, H. A. Stewart, S. McGilvery, W. N. Brown, Jay Crenshaw, John McDonald, T. C. Mobly; Justice of the Peace: Asher Montagu?, A. R. Collins, F. B. Stevens, W. A. Darling, J. B. Goff; Constable, Sam Lang; Coronet Dr. C. E. ' Kennedy,' County Clerk, Chas. H. Horner, Sarveyor, J03. W. Kirschner, Sheriff, . Elmer Montague, Treasurer, J. A. McMorris. J. W. Phillips Tax Rebate for 1909:-Allowed. ' Vacation of Town of Blalock: Town Vacated. N. P. Ry Co. Cancellatiyn of certain taxes for 1909 1910-A1-lowed. Petition Af W. H. Fehren bacher for Gateway: " Viewers appointed, Frank Marvel, Jos W. Kirschner and Paul Greiner, to meet January 21, 1911 at 10 a.m. ; County Clerk's Statement of Bounty Paid-Approved. " 1910 Tax Levy: General Levy of 6 mills: Special levies. School Districts No. I, .4 mills; No 2, .1 mill; No 5, 2 mills; No 9, 25. mills; No 10, .6 mills; No 14, .6 mills; No 16, 1.3 mills; No 17,1.5 mills; No 21, ,4 mills; No 22, 2.3 mills; No 23, .3 mills; No 24, .4 mills; No 26, .4 mills; No 30, 1 mill; Nc 31, .5 mills; No 34, .2 mills; No 38, 1.5 mills; No 39, .7 mills. Auditing and allowing claims against Gilliam County; Allowed as follows: Witness and mileage and Jury fees and mileage Cir cuit Court Geo W Howard, $34 00; Arthur Bishop, $1100; Otto Tschauner, W3.00; T. J. Linville, $19 40; Frank Maddock, $19.40; J. B. Ashenfelter, 21.60; I D Phillips, $15 00; Frank Baker, $29.00; J F Thomas, $5. 60; Ed Lewellen, U7 40; E B Schomp.f 15 40; D Cantwell, N5 1 00; Frank Shaw, $15.00,- E A StinchfUd, $5 80; W A Riggs, 1 600; G W Andrews. $1540: I. B. Carter, $5.80; Jay Wright 120 40; J A Scott, 15 00; E G Rogers, $3 00; A A Townley, $15 90; John . Hess, $3 00, John Maidment, $19 80; Fred Bishop,' $19 00; U S Carnine, $12 00; J. A. Miller $20 80; C W Dyer, $21 40; Sherman Wade, $21 CO; J C Webb, 6 60; J L Blalock, $12 00; H F Ellis, U 40; P Dyer, $3 00: Clarence Edwards,' $1120: Alfred Weise, $6 00; James Wakeiishaw, $6 00; J. WJ Donnelly, $2.00; Sam Lang, f 24. oo. .- . r . .. ' Judges and Clerks of Election: S. T. Bunch 15.00; I W Long 6.00; C W Martin .00; F M Crews 6 00; W C France C.00; G. R. Huff 6.00: E T Farnswortli 6.00; G. W. Andrews 18.40; I (Continued on last page.)
