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THB aaiÄMAN COUNTY JOURNAL, MURO, OREGON, >RIDAY, SEPTEMBER 4L 1/33. PAGE 1 Sternum Cnuntg Journal photograph of the antediluvian uncle right," the old gentleman declared. “I that can throw a cold chisel Into my played iny hand poorly. Well, I’m <»W SHERMAN COUNTY OBSERVER, Established Nov. 2. 1888 cogs and get away with it." nf the sheep business, It seems, so GRASS VALLEY JOURNAL. Establish«! Oct. 14, 1897 Oooked BIB thought swiftly of all about all that's left for me to do now CONSOLIDATED, MARCH 8, 1981 the things he would have to explain Is to go hnck to New York." T. M. Garrett and family accom WASCO NEWS-ENTERPRISE, Established 1891 If Roberta ever learned what he had “Oh. say not so. Uncle BilL Just go panied by Mrs. George Wilcox and been up to, and his thoughts saddened hqck to the hotel, climb into your reg CONSOLIDATED MARCH 4. 1932. him. “Can you fix It with the judge ular clothes and come along out to the two boy» drove to Portland this week to disapprove the sale?” ranch with me. You’ll surprige llo- for a few days trip. Tom and fam Published Every Friday at Moro, Oregon. By “Certainly. I’ll offer ten cents a I mt U i . She'll think I sent for you. just ily drove on up the valleyfo r a visit- head more for those sheep than you give her a pleasant surprise, anti GILES L. FRENCH : : : ? Managing Editor have. I can't spare that amount t>f she'll be very grateful. Thus I shall Four young evangelists are here M (Milt ready cash to put Into sheep Just now. boom my stock a bit with her." Be- from Loe Angeles holding meetings »«> you’ll loan me the money, secure»! Ci C* fhles. I want you to sec Valle Verde." in the Baptist church. 1 by a chattel mortgage on the sheep—" "I saw It twenty five years ago." But Crooked Bill had been crowded Dorothy Olds had her tonsils re “You’d net er know the old home far enough. “I’ll see you In h—I first." stead now. | want to show you the moved this week at the hands of Dr- Entered as second-clast matter at the ‘ostoffioe, at Moro. Oregon, under Act of "Where do you expect to land your room you’ll occupy six months of the Poley. Congress of March 8, 1879. •elf If Bobby hears what you’ve been year. Then, when I visit you at Dobbs up to? Uncle Bill. Jim Higgins is Ferry you can reciprocate and show R- JL, Stow haa moved his shoe re talking to you now.” me the room I'll occupy there six pair shop into the red tin building SUBSCRIPTION RATES—PAYABLE IN ADVANCE. "Don't you call me Uncle Bill. D—n months of the year—provided I marry across the street from Hartley ’ s Ono Year................................ :.................... |1 50 Roberta." Up in Number 86 Don Jaime mixed you. you’re Impertinent." Don Jaime smiled. “I believe, Mr. "How you do violate the rules of Six Months ................................................................................................................ 1 00 garage- He has purchased this build Blodgett, that you and 1 have interests the julep, sharing the tee with a bowte- "You going to ask her?" ing and will make it his permanent "At tha proper time.” knife sorted out from udder his <nat- hospitality 1 Well, please answer my In common.Suppose we cement our • , -------------- -- ■ ---------------------- —~----------------------------------- shop. । acquaintance in two fingers of tequila. taiL Crooked BIB watched him. fax- question." “Thanks for the proffer of your hos •’You've got me foul. Don 1’rudvn pitality. son. but I’ll not accepi It. FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 8, 1933. Gaylord Davies and wife are here I know a place where we can get It." cinated. "What part of uur glorious clo Alvlso evidently didn’t receive any “Boy," »»aid Crooked BIB. "you’re a lx>ne Star state do you hall from, Mr. Instructions from you regarding those You see. I 'm going to put the s\ids again getting ready for the beginning under you and it just wouldn’t bp right gift from God But we’ll pass up the Blodgett?’ Dop Jaime Inquired pres sheep, so the deal's gone through " of school which will be the 18th. t<> harbor such Intentions while un»ler OF ALL THE NERVE! tequila, beepu^ I have a couple of ently. Don Jaime sighed. "I wanted It to your roof.” "I cotne from El Paso." This wn« Mrs. Annulla’s sister from Hood quarts of thirty-year-old Bourbon I d go through—until I discovered the “So you're going to make Roberta Reports are current that an effort is being made by our River is visiting here for a few days my room. Jhe b—1 of It Is there's true. Crooked Bill had changed trains identity of the buyer. But 1 wasn't come home, are you?” there. no Ice tn this hotel." > 9u’f viking neighbors across «he Deschutes to have the highway with her “That’s the program.” "Thinking of settling In thin part of certain about you until I suggested a “I will get lee from the soda clerk drink. I wanted to see you walk. If “Got a good excuse?” Va o ' o ms d< s>;na4ca us H. hu ay 97 instead of the Sherman the state?" ’ • Nick Davis have moved from the “The best In the world. Pve made at the drug atore, Mr. Blodgett. Mint, "Oh no! Fact Is, I came down here yon didn’t limp I was going to let you French house into the Methodist par also. Is available, and if you will per section of that road. to buy those sheep from Tom Antrim’s have the sheep. But If you limped—’’ another killing in the market, the "You've been slow on the trigger. sheep have been sold to advantage, mit me. I will make a Julep after the estate." This is supixisediy being done to make it easier for the bridge sonage. Jim Higgins. a few hours. and she hasn’t an excuse In the world manner taught me by my father. Al- "This Is most unfortunate, Mr. Blod- Rev. and Mrs. S. L. Boyce enter proponents >i c get f deinl aid f< i the c nstruction o though of Spa riisti penotnslon he mar Kett. I um u cowmau and 1 had no though." for hanging around Valle Verde wait tained for the young people of the ried a Indy from V|rgln!H and she . /‘Evidently. Why did you want those ing for you to screw your courage up Ideo I was fra terni ilng with a aheep- a span across th Col’.u^tru re?.r rh&r city 1 h< tact that persoi s church last Tuesday evening. •heep?” to the point of proposing." taught him the great secret." tna n. Were It not for your antiquated “8o my niece would have no further Don Jaime sighed. “Well. I'm not travelling (Brough iron. Canada to Caliioinia cr the leverse wo id on the joh," ordered i'riwtked .. . Ilfjuor It would be lucumbent upon me A new teacher te to be hired by excuse to remain at \ aOe Verde. I'm exactly shackled to those sheep. I B|1L “ and come up to my ranni. Num- t to retire Instantly." twentymtV tai’ll* r< nr* to be of little m mvnt the board this winter to teach Eng ber so.” | Crooked BIB laughed pleasurably. not playing you as the favorite In this have good men to care for them. I lish in the high school. Five minutes later Don Jaime re Me liked this young man's gay frank race, Mr. Higgins. I don't want my suppose there’s a hotel of sorts In then wou d havi the us ecul prviiege oi g-o. g Dobbs Ferry where I can put up while The Dell Oide and Roy Baker fam turned with the Ice and the mint, and ness and humor although it disturbed ui uugh i'he D lies which is apparently considered adequate com* paying court to Roberta," he announced Crooked Rill arose and led the way him. Here (he reflected) was exactly ilies picniced on M l Hood one day upstairs. plaintively. "She’ll Invite me to the 1 the sort of male biped to appeal to Ids pensation for a considerable distance travelled last week and incidently brought house, of course, and you’ll have to “My ruse to get him to walk worked," niece. Neighborly actions of this sort certainly bring to attention home a few huckleberries- stand for It, because you can never thought Don Jaltqe. "lie bns a slight "1 hear Antrim's niece, wh<> is his give a good «nd sufficient reason for the need of watchfulness. The county court must be convinced Miss Bessie Smith, who has been limp. Yes. *t)eyond the peradventnre heir, la a guest at your ranch. Mr. objecting to me. You know, .deep in of 8 doubt this sly old wretch Is Ro | Hlguenes," he said cautiously. "Is she your wicked old heart. Uncle Bill, that of the necessity of attending meetings of the highway commission spending the summer here with her berta's uncle, and if I don't Hud our anything like ber uncle?" unde, Gus, returned to school in what he’s up to before we part I'm fur f “Tom Antrim was her misfortune, I'm <iulte a fellow. Before I ask Ro •nd presenting here claims to that body. berta to marry me I mean to be cer Oregon City this week. from being the boy I used to be." ! not her fault Miss Antrim is, without As Federal Highway 97 is n«»w designated the tourist going tain she's going to like Texas well P N. Lemon, well known to resi George McKay, Mrs. G. L- Barnett doubt, the most delightful, ftfwlnatlng, enough to live in it. I want to know from central Oregon to central Washington points may choose the dents of this end of the county, was and Mrs. Emma Schadewitz pf Moro provoking, adroit, belligerent, sports- that life will pot be dull for her on tuan-llke and honest young Indy it has Valle Verde. I want her to know the most direct route and remain on the highway From the Critenan here last week for several days at were shopping in The Dalles Monday- ever been my fortune to meet." Joh I’m doing and why I’m doing IL I tending to business affairs. His home “ You ’ re In love with her." Crooked junction, where The Dalles road intersects the fed ral highway, to Mrs. Paul Stout and son Kenneth want her to realize that if she mar is in Albany- BUI charged. It was his tuiblt to at ries me she’s got to be an asset, not of Shaniko were visiting at the home tack without warning, for he knew the the Columbia highway is a distance of a little less than seventy n liability. . Consequently, I want her Miss Maud Homewood left Friday value of surprise and grasping ths miles either by the Sherman highway or the U asco county high- to resume her school teaching at of Mrs. J. R- Dellinger Tuesday to stay another month, at least, and Mrs. Volna Guyton, Miss Margue initiative. learn things." •• ay. But when the traveller is at the north end of the Sherman Adel east of Lakeview. Don Jatrne shrugged, “WimI else “She’d never be happy with you. rite Mitchell and Miss Pauline Davis would one expect?” huh way he is almost exactly opposite the Washington end of the You're too fierce and tough. In your T. M. Rolfe and son-in-law Wells were calling at the home of Mrs. John "Well, do you stand n Chinaiiüura friendly, humorous way. which Is Just Woods Wednesday afternoon. federal highway By coming through Sh» rman county the tourist drove to Portland Tuesday- 4 chance?" your camouflage. You’re a dangerous I kllhMj her uncle. “ Alas, no! has saved climbing several crooked grades as wed * S. S. Hays, owner of the ranch man." L. E. Davis and daughter Evelyn ‘•Yet she's your guest." farmed by Jim Blagg. came up on the ■ "Look here. Uncle Bill, has It oc were shopping in The Dalles Wedncs- 1 It seems the heighth of something or other that any group of ‘Oh, ahe realized I hud no other nl- curred to you that an Hlguenes Is step stage Tuesday night to look over his day and Thursday. ternntlve. However, under the cir perso s would ask the state highway commission and the federal property here r ping out of his class to mate with an “You Confounded Latina Are Too cumstances I have thought It th« part Antrim?” A11 the fierce, hot pride of Mr. and Mrs. John Maclnnes re Mercurial." road ngincers to redesignate a road for Su purely selfish a purpose. of wisdom to remain the good friend. Mr. and Mrs- A. C. Scheurer and turned from Richmond Wednesday, his Spanish ancestors was flaring In I am afraid of that young woman. I Don Jaime’s black orbs. "You knew A e hope that some da our neighbors will brc« me wise enough to Mr. and Mrs- Charles Abel of Port where they had been looking after fear niece to marry you. You confounded she would not he an Ideal wife Latins are too mercurial. Besides, I my father. You know the tribe of for a Hlguenes.” try to grow with the surrounding territory instead of at the ex land spent Labor day here as guests i their sheep don ’t want Roberta to live tn Texas. Hlguenes. We have no family skele of the Sinyyn family. "You're an ass. young man," Crooked and If Tom Antrim suborned one pense of it- Indications of that attitude have been absent a long Bert Cox went to The Dalles one' Mr. and Mrs. L. E. Mattes went to Bill cried sharply, all of his love and She’s like a daughter to me. I'd miss tons, murder he suborned half a dozen. My her. I'm an old man — " Mme The Dalles Thursday accompanied by loyalty to his niece Instantly out Don Jaime sipped his julep thought Spanish ancestors were not peasants. day last week on business and found ---------- O---------- their daughter Velma, who took the raged. “If she’s all that you have Just fully. “1 wouldn’t bet more than a I’ll have you understand.” when he arrived that the streets were SEPTEMBER < train for Enterprise where she will told me she is, she’s a prize and you're five-cent bag of tobacco that you’re go “Oh, I know that! It’s your Irish full of people and the frolics parade a lobster not to go In and win her." ancestors that I object to." ing to have your peace of mind dis It is at his time of year that the old residenter settles himself was in progress. Not being partic- teach school again this year “I have some pride," Don- Jaime turbed. but—1’11 disturb it If I can. “Ireland was Ireland when England murmured sadly. "I cuuld not risk a You don’t tigure very largely tn my was a pup. My Irish ancestors were to enjoy a few weeks of pleasant wea’ her He knows, as does th« ularly interested in parades Bert was New Circus Actress: “Well boss refusal. It would kill me. Moreover, plans, either, and I don’t believe you twanging harps in Tara's halls when one who has lived in this climate for a number of years, that after standing on the street talking and there Is another man—some fellow In your Anglo Saxon progenitors were facing away from the parade One since you've given me a job in your New York.” He sat d«Ywn to permit ever went bust, Judging by the care less way you buy sheep, you must have blubbering because somebody had the first little rain along about the first of September, the days of the features of this exhibition was circus, you had better tell me what the Juleps to chill. money to burn. Who did you sell the stolen their bearskins and left them will be balmy, warm and yet not hot as in the hectic days of mid a kicking mule and its rider had it to do to keep me from making a mis “Oh!" Crooked Bill was relieved. sheep naked." to?" preform its antics when close to take.’’ • He was discovering things. an»l dis “Oh, well, let's not talk about It. summer. "Bill Dingle. That is, I haven't where Bert was standing. The crowd You’ve had your way with me and now Manager: “Well, don’t ever undress coveries were not unpleasant. sold them to him yet, but the deal Is The nights will be cool causing the late traveller to shiver if opened up for the Mule’s barrage— "So you’re going to huy the Antrim ready to be closed.” I'll have my way with you if I can. I in front of the bearded lady.” sheep?” Don Jaime resumed. “Ah, on Jawbone, eh? You’re going wouldn't fool you, boy." he carelessly left his coat at home. The sleeping will be fine. Bert was still talking. Evidently the “I’ve bought them—subject to th« to take a chattel mortgage and sell at And within the space of three or four weeks each morning the mule thought Bert’s broad back a approval of the heir and the probate a loss, for Dingle Is too good a sheep To be continued. COUNTY COURT good target for it landed several court." man to give you a profit on your deal." ground will be covered with a skim oi white frost, just enough to direct hits before Bert was kicked ‘Tm very much afraid neither one Don Jaime commenced to chuckle. ROUND-UP Continued from page one. make the early riser move swiftly about the milking and horse too far out of range. Is Bert sore out the weed.” He suggested that will approve, Mr. Blodgett. Unfor “You’re doomed to pay a high price tunately, I want those sheep. They've Continued from page one. about it? He’s black and blue. tending it might be proper for the county to been feeding for two months on grass for your fancies. Uncle William. Din gle will sell those sheep as soon as "The Pendleton Round-Up will be buy spray equipment to be loaned to that's rightfully mine and they’ve done he can and beat It for parts unknown The wind, that usually plays so prominent a part in the weath the farmers to aid in killing morn so much damage to my range I might with the money, leaving you to charge as big and colorful and dramatic as er in thi region, wid be all but absent for September is generally ing glory- Thr proposal was taken as well keep them there and make that chattel mortgage oft on your next ever in its history- We want to spike the rumors to the contrary that havo one of the quiet months of the year. We are fortunate in this upstairs to the meeting of the wheat a profit out of them—for Miss An Income tax statement." trim. She tells me her uncle, who was been floating around this summer pro «'rooked Bill ’ s face registered alarm. control association and the farmers n »nrn e may enjoy the fire, the sun is still warm and for a Superintendent Knighten of Moro there rejected it with the statement very rich, has gone broke In the mar "You think so?" bably originating as a natural by , .o < p -n. ot me days the shade is pleasant, all in the same day. was a business visitor here Thurday that they preferred to kill their own ket. and she's hocked the sheep and ‘‘Well after you’ve closed the deal product of the late but not lamented the ranch to help him out." I ’ ll het you a hundred thousand dollars morning »Vc might say that our Indian summer, for it is that season, gives weeds- "By George, she Is a sport. Isn't he’ll try to. And he’ll succeed unless depression. Our Pendleton show still to The Mr., A. A. Dunlap went us a s ell of almost perfect weather. As the date for the county budget she?” he's stopped. I^t me know the min remains the one competitive spectacle Dalles to stay a few days for medical meeting has l>een set ahead one “If I permit you to buy those sheep ute the »leal with Dingle Is closed, be where the world’s championships in --------- O---------- where do you Intend to graze them?" cause Immediately thereafter I’m going riding, roping and bulldogging are treatment month this year it was necessary for "Don’t Intend to graze them, I'ru to guard every water-hole, and those settled.’’ • r Consider this Is it possi le that the farm relief movement Mr. and Mrs- J. R- Dellinger spent the court to appoint the budget com going to sell them Immediately." sheep of yours will die of thirst before if successful in raising the price of wheat above the general level Thursday at Shaniko at the home of mittee at the September meeting . "Locally?’’ Dingle can move them off that range." Accordingly Fred Krusow, O. L. Bel- “Perhaps.’’ their daughter Mrs- Paul Stout- “I think I’ll sell you those sheep,'* Without Foundation of prices * ill tend to reduce the consumption of wheat products XThat makes It a little binding. 1 Crooked Bill faltered. she and J. M. Yocum were named by A number of Kent people attended A Scotchman had been advised by sufficiently to permanently damage t* e wheat producer? "You’re regaining your senses. I’ll the court member». This is the same wouldn't like to see you sell those sheep the dance at Willowdale Saturday committee that made the budget the locally. While I can stand them on buy them from you—nt two dollars a his physician that he had a floating ---------- O---------- my range, for Miss Antrim’s sake, my night county is operating under this year. forbearance would cease If they be head less than you paid for them. I'll kidney. He was very much disturbed The guaranteed price for crude oil promises no relief to the tench you to take a joke, mister, You Mrs. Ross and daughter Qrystel of Enough collections have been made longed to anybody else and continue»! horned In on my private affairs and by the diagnosis and went to the min general public. ister of the kirk with a request for Tangent are visiting at the home of in taxes that the county road fund is to trespass on my range." now you’ve got to fee the fiddler. And the prayers of the congregation. “I ------- o-------- Mrs. Roes* daughter, Mrs. J. E Nor still in the black and has a small “Is it your rangeT’ I’ll not pay cash, either. Five per cent It might be well for the tax planners to figure on how much ton. “No, It's state land, but I control the Interest on n chattel mortgage. How don’t know," said the minister dub amount ahead so that it will not be water. So I fear I'll have to outbid ever, you'll be safe with a chattel iously. “I’m afraid that at the men less relief would be needed if taxes were reduced. L. M Sc had ewitz and wife. Mrs. in the red for a time. you on those sheep, Mr. Blodgett.” mortgage of mine." tion of a floating kidney the congre ----------O---------- “I’ve got tny heart set on them, son, “If I sell to you will you give me gation would laugh." “I don’t see “Somebody is always taking the joy out of life”, comtemplates and when that happens I usually get your word of honor never to tell Ko- why they should,’’ replied the suflbr- what I go after." berta a word about this?’ the small boy as he thinks of next Monday. “I'm willing to make that stipula- ing one- “ft was only last Sabbath Don Jaime concluded it was time to ----------O---------- strike. "You went after my dad once tlon a part of the contract Let's shake you prayed for loose livers " It seems about time that renewed efforts were made about a —and you didn’t get him. He got you bands on it" They shook hands. “You're a smart —In the heel—you cunning old four- bank or banks for Sherman county. With the wheat selling flusher. And Pm here to tell you that devil," said Crooked Bill admiringly. ^or your convenience I have ar the old greaser spirit Isn't frozen In •Tm sort of sorry I conspired against period nearly upon us the county will be seriously handicapped ranged for you to leave your the veins of Patricio's son, Mr. Wil yon, but I had my reasons. I wanted unless some banking facilities are arranged We have fruits and vege Shoe Work at Walter A. May A Glenn Hackett, my attorney, to be my liam B. Latham I" --------O-------- Son. Pick up and delivery twice "H—I’« flrel" Crooked Bill appeared nephew-In-law. lie’s a gentleman." tables for canning at the pro “So am I." a week at no coet to you. The world will look some brighter in Oregon, at least, if the about to collapse In his chair. “You’re a wild Irish bandit. You “I haven't figured out what yon're Beavers will win six or seven more ball games shortly per season------ Economically JOSEPH A. MEE just get by. and one of these days up to, Mr. Crooked BIB, but It's de --------O-------- The Wasco Shoe Man you'll not. Somebody will tunnel you vious, and Mr. Glenn Hackett Is help priced One could be president of Cuba on a two weeks vacation and ing you out You're framing some yet" They bad dinner, after which they thing on me, and I think you merely * have time to rest in addition. want to get those sheep out of the •trolled over to Don Prudencio Ai- --------o-------- way so your niece can he ordered ▼Iso's office and closed the sale of the Highest Price« Paid For This buy, buy, buy campaign would assume a faster speed home, leaving little Jaime Miguel Hlg- •heep. “And dow ." Crooked Bill de manded. when the deal was consum uenee bereft Not so, Bolivia. Those if credit was as easv as in ’29. sheep stay and Roberta stays. Your, mated, “I'll forgive you a whole lot, --------O— niece is an outrageous coquette. If you Jim Higgins, if you’ll tell me how Newbarg Creamery Inc. This old world has so many trying problems it might be well • must know it—and I bet you do—so come you got on to me." Vancouver, Washington So Don Jaime told him. “ Serves me It’s my Job to bust that young woman if it took a vacation and developed a new viewpoint. and marry her and I’d like to see th« Grus Valley EonQueroS t »'n Peter B Ktjne ÿ I j| 1 Kent News EAT what you can, and can what yon can’t H. Zeigler’s Qsutor‘^ Grass Valley Oregon BUTTERFAT
