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I - ' " Tlicre arc various ways of advertising, but""Newspapcr Advertising," like a bullet, cuts its way when you can't see it. THE CIRCULATION Tht Urgcit - Reaches homciin very wetlon of Gilliam County , THE GRAIN MARKET Wbet-Club 81, Forty-Fold 83, BluesUm 91. . Barley 25 GILLIAM COUNTY'S LEADING HOME PAPER VOL, 24 CONDON, OREGON, FRIDAY, JUNE 6, 1913. NO. 11 BARN NEAR CLEM IS DESTROYED BYBRE J.C. McEachern alto Loiei Six Fine Hones, Harness and Large Stack of Hay . J. C McEachern's lam on his farm near Clem was burned to the ground Monday afternoon. Six of his best horses, that were in the barri, were burned and al so hia harness aa well as a stack of hay which stood near; It is not known how the fire started. This is a severe blow to Mr. McEachern. CONDON'S NEW POSTMASTER J. A.'ftlcMorris who took charge of the. office on Jane 1st. OLEXNEWSOF THE PACT WEEK Olex, June 5, (Special Corres pondence to the Condon Globe)- C F. Wade returned last Sat urday from a ten days' visit to Shipherd's Springs and Port land. R. P. Jones of Madras is in Olex for a few days. E. II. Randall was an Arling ton visitor Monday. Miss Helen Weaiherford, who has been visiting her brother, M. W. Wcatherford of Albany, for the past two' months, re turned home Sunday. Misses Charlotte and Lillian Marvel left Saturday for Fossil. Mr. and Mrs. A. W Greenlee of Boyd visited at the Marvel home last week. Miss Margret Nicolai returned to Portland Wednesday. W. J. , Kceney and family spent Sunday at Condon. Ned Norton was a Condon vi sitor on Saturday. ;, . L. II. McCulloch returned on , Monday from Condon. C. W. Marvel left Monday for Monmouth. J. II. Woods of Ariington was a business visitor Monday. PATTERSON AND - i KIRBY SELL SHEEP Ten double-deck stock cars loaded with sheep were shipped from Condon. Monday ; morning, consigned to R. F. B'cknell at Chicago. They graze several weeks in transit in nothern Idaho. These sheep were ewes and lambsj purchased early in the season by A. Wheelhouse of Arlington from Andrew Patter son of Maylille and W. I. Kirby of Mitchell. The price paid was $2. 25 per head.- Read the advertisements. 1 U. YOUNG PEOPLE . FROM SPRAY WED IN THIS CITY Corner Ilawes and Miss Laura Heed were united in marriage on Wednesday morning at seven o'clock at the home of Mr. and Mrs. A. S. Hollen in this city. N. E. Austin performed the cer emony which united the lives of these young people. Only the relatives were present. An ex cellent wedding breakfast was served by -Mrs. Hollen after which the newlyweds left for Portland to spend their honey moon, They will return to make their home at Spray. The bride is a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ira Reed of Kahler Basin and is a capable and win ning young lady. The bride groom id well known here as an industrious young man, having passed several years of his boy hood here. LOCAL 6 littorastfnf Raa- lam Iron Ik as ITEMS Tkm J M IwWaf S. G. Potter went to Portland Wednesday. Mrs. C F. Tharp left Tuesday morning to visit at Mary Hill and Camas, Wn. Geo. McKay of Waterman pas sed through here Tuesday on his way to Portland. Mrs. M. A. Price returned Wednesday to Portland after visiting for several months at the home of her brother, R.M. Rogers Traveling Auditor Pickens of the 0 W. K. & N. Co. was here Wednesday. Mr. and Mrs. Dan Hawes of Spray visited relatives and friends here a few days this week. Arthur Madden and children went to Portland Wednesday to visit Mrs. Madden, who is re covering from an operation for appendicitis. The Arlington Lumber Co. ship ped a car of hogs on Monday to the Portland market and another on Wednesday. . Frank Hollen, Herbert Clark and Will Gross left Saturday morning for a three days fishing trip. They v. ent to upper Reck Creek and had a geat time, re turning Monday night with 200 trout averaging nine inches in length. The Globe gives all the news. DEEDS FILED THE LAST WEEK Following is a list of the real estate transfers in Gilliam county filed the past week with County Clerk Laughrige: Chas. A. " Wick and wife to Nathaniel Scott 164 acres $2000, Elmer Montague, sheriff, to Win. Stewart 160 acres 400. L. Comini and wife to E. A. Learned 320 acres. George W. Marvel to Chas. B. Marvel 240 acres $6000. Goldie V. Stephenson and hus band to M. Fitzmaurice lota in Condon. M. Fitzmaurice and wife to Goldie V Stephenson 320 acres, United States to Herman York patent 160 acres. . Corn Destined to Prove Valuable Crop to Gilliam County Farmers: jyiORE CORN will be grown in Gilliam county this year than ever before and those who formerly ridi culed the idea of growing corn with any degree of S JCC333 in a climite where tha nightmare as cool as they are here are slowly but surely changing their minds and are following the lead of the more progressive farmers who have demonstrated beyond . doubt that certain varieties of corn can be grown and matured here. , George B. Dukek, when he was farming, always raised 33V3r.il acre3 of goo J orn, Mike Dukek has good corn every year. J. B. Jones i3 another farmer who has demonstrated that corn can be grown successfully. Gene Smith ha3 planted this year over 100 acres of corn on his sumiur fallow. While corn growing has been carried on by several farmers for years, this i3 the first time it has been attempted on such an extensive scale and Mr. Smith's corn crop will be watched with interest on the part of many other farmers. The growing of corn in this county will go far toward solving the problem of eliminating the waste of summer fallowed ground. 0 t if f - till yi This corn was grown in Gilliam county last year. It" is a variety of White Dent and the ears are of a good size and well matured, The kernels from four ' ears of this corn were planted and produced twelve bushels. REMAINS OF THE LATE LAID TO REST IN THE MAYVILLE CEMETERY The funeral of Mrs. J. W. Harrison, who passed away in Portland last week, . was held Sunday afternoon, June 1st, at the May ville church. Rev. R. M. Jones preached the sermon at the church and the members of the Circle, of whom she has been a member," conducted the services at the grave. . Emma Evelin Boyer was born in Missouri March 8, 1878. She was married to J. W. Harrison April 26, 1899 and died 'on May 29, 1913 at the age .of 35 years, two months and 21 days. She was a faithful wife and mother and left a husband and four Utile 7 . A if-'ti MRS. J. W. HARRISON children., a father four sisters two brothers to mourn her death It is reported that Wm. Hawes and wife, who have resided in Portland the last few years, will return to. Eastern Oregon and will probably make their home in Spray. "" Geo. Clough was up from Arlington the first of the week. D. Tiemey and three roi s left Monday for Portland. The two older boys will spend the sum mer months at Bell. Wn. M. E. Summers went to Hot Lake Tuesday.' SUCCESSFUL SCHOOL COMES TO A CLOSE AT MAYYILLE The yearly report of the May ville school, a copy of which has been received from Adrian B. Owen, shows a very successful year for that school under the able tutelage of Mr. Owen. A fine program was enjoyed on the last day. Willie Lenhard re ceived the highest general av erage of the year, Leta Dyer, Dora Lenhard and Willie Len hard attended every day of the school year. Edith Wallace, Leta Dyer and Orva Dyer had the highest standing on the roll of honor, the name of each ap pearing on that roll five times dining the year. Folks ome Ckmnbn ( Their Dolara TW Put Wok. S.' B. Barker returned to Portland Wednesday, J. S. Smith was up from Mikalo Tuesday. Polk McPherson was up from Clem the first of the week. Wm. Campbell went to Port land Tueoday on business. ! " The interior of the post office lobby has been - remodel ed. ' .- Mrs. H. H. Fletcher went to Walla Walla Monday to visit friends and relatives for a few weeks. : ; Mart Blakely is . building a large barn on his ranch. L. L. Boyed has the contract. The wool sales at Heppner Tuesday were marked by low prices, 12 1-4 to 17 1-4 Host of the clips sold around 13 cents. Henry Neel sold 25,000 pounds at 13 1-4. Circuit court came to a close last night The case of Ebbert vs Rogers was dismissed. T, Gaffney was acquitted. Other minor cases were disposed of. NEW LAUNDRYMEN DOING SPLENDID WORK The Condon Steam Laundry, which has seemed to be a hoodoo to other laundrymen, is being operated successfully under the present managers, who have proven by the fine class of , work they are turning out that they are experienced launderers. They are making a specialty of rough dry work, charging 35 cents per dozen pieces for this. All kinds of cleaning, pressing and dyeing are done in con nection with the laundry. Special attention is given to lace, cur tains,' blankets and quilts and carpets are v also thoroughly cleaned. A call on phone 45 will bring the wagon for your work. A SNAP FOR SOMEONE I have a two-story, brick busi ness block paying 6 per cent clear on $30,000 to trade, for wheat or stock rancn. Also two story frame business house pay ing 10 per cent on $10,000 to trade for stock ranch. 1 Other good trades for less amounts. If you are interested address, "Trades," care of Gloobe. You'll always see it in the Globe I Si in ARLINGTON CITY DADS AWARD CONTRACTS On Building and Machinery for New Electric Power Plant, Alto on Filtering Plant Arlington, June 5, (Special) The council met in regular session, Tuesday evening June 3d 1913 with mayor GC.Clark.pre siding. The following council men were present F. H. Louy, C. J. Ames, Wm. Irvine, Chas. Iwan and J. S. Perkins, i The fdlowing bills were allowed and warrants were drawn on the treasurer for same. Marvel & Perkins $25.00 Interior Ware house $189.84, H.W Lang156.C0, R. E. Tozier $15.75, Arlington Independent 16.10, W. R. Hoi comb $51.00,H.F.Shanks $317.35 D. D. Limoreaux $2.50, George Smith $21 45.F. H. Louy $39.00 C. H. Beardaly $18.50 F. H. Louy $35.00. II. W. Lang was the successful bidder on the power house and the Fairbanks . Morse & Co. were on machinery and distribut ing system. ' The California Jew el Filter Co. received the contract for the filtering system." It was decided by the council not to put in the reservoir this year. The Causey Foster Co. of Denver, .Fred Glend & Co. of. Portland are the competitors for the bonds which will be de cided next meeting. (Continued on page' 4) 90,000 POUNDSOF WOOL PURCHASED BY ARLINGTON MAN One of the largest wool deals of the season was completed the first of .the week when A. Wheelhouse of Arlington bought the 90,000 clin of Coffin Bros, of North Yakima. The price paid was 14 cents per pound. This clip was taken from half blood Lincolns and is said to be one of the finest in the whole northwest , SUNDAY SERVICES Congregational Ckorcli Services will be held in the Congregational church next Sun day morning and evening. Come. Sunday School at 10 a m, preaching at 11 a m and 8.00 pm. Special music in evening. Pastor R. M. Jones will occupy the pulpit morning and evening; morning topic True and false foundation. Junior Endeavor . at 3:00. Let all the children come, . STRUCK FINE FLOW OF WATER ON LA. STINCHFIELD RANCH H.H. Willburn finished a well the latter part of the week for. E. A. Stinchfield of May ville. An underground stream was struck at the depth of 212 feet and the water immediatly raised 108 feet in the well. Mr. Stinchfield will pump from this well for irrigation. Mr. Wilburn'8 machine is now drill ing on the John Putman place-