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About Heppner herald. (Heppner, Or.) 1914-1924 | View Entire Issue (May 25, 1917)
HER A ID HEPPNER Help support Hcppncr Business Men who help support Heppner. Central Oregon gets on and off the train at Heppner Gateway. C2k ' With which is consolidated The lone Bulletin. A first class nespaper entered at the posMfiee at Heppner. Oiesuti as 3econd-class matter VOLUME 4. HEPPNER, OREGON, FRIDAY, MAY 25, 1917. NUMBER 3 INQUEST HELD ON Coroner Case empaneled a jury last Saturday evening to make an inquiry into the death of U. S. Hanson, 0. V. R. & N. engi neer, who met death when his engine crashed through a bridge near Morgan station May 12th. The jury was composed of the following citizens: F. N. Fryc, J. W. Hiatt, Wm. Haylor, W. II. Herrin, Geo. J. Currin and Han son Hughes. A number of witnesses were subpoened and a searching in vestigation was conducted. II. Holbrook, postmaster at Morgan, and who was working testmea mat tie had noticed lor several days that the bridge was in bad condition and that one bent was swaying from the force of the current of the creek, as though it had been Joosened at the bottom. Mr. Swank, a fariu er living near the bridge testi fied to the same effect and also that one bent of the bridge had gone out intact aud been carried down the creek to his orchard where it lodged. While Mr. Swank did not testify that he had seen the bent in his orchard prior to the wreck the inference was that it must have gone out and been carried away before the train struck the bridge. C. II. Veight, a former con tractor and builder and a man of wide experience in construc tion work, now residing near the sceue of the wreck, testified that he had noticed the bridge several days prior to the wreck and that it was not in a safe con dition, that the piling was poorly placed and in such a position as to catch drift which would have a tendency to further weaken the bridge. Several employes of the com pany were also examined among them being Conductor Suther land, who was in charge of the wrecked traio, aud his brake- men, Messrs Parkinson, and Young also t lie station agent at Heppner. Testimony of these men with copies of train orders governing them showed that no specific orders covering the wrecked bridge had been given them other than a general "slow" order, covering all bridges imrtlt of lone that a speed of not In xceed ten miles an hour bhould oe observed, lebtimony oi a number of witnesses showed that this order was being ob served svhen the accideiit occur red. Aflor considering the evidence Iho jury returned a verdict to the effect that the bridge had been in an unsafe condition for several days prior to the acci dent, that high water had still forlher weakened the sti ucture and that proper precautions had llll HOLD PICNIC A big day in Heppner will be Saturday, June 2nd, when the Farmers' Union of Morrow Coun ty will hold their 4th annual pic nic on the Morrow County Fair grounds in Heppner. A feature of the day will be a thorough platform discussion of the Road Bond issue when prom nent speakers both for and agains the proposition will be heard. This is the best possible way for voters to inform themselves as to the merits or demerits of the matter and it is expected there will be a large attendance from all parts of the county. Other measures to be Voted on at the June election will also be discussed and explained by com petent speakers. These picnics are planned as periods of recreation and educa tion and all who attend will be well repaid. Read the big ad on page 4 and you will want to go. LEXINGTON ITEMS There was a man in town who visited a few of our citizens beg ging money to prevent bootleg ging but we wish to say the sheriff will take care of them. W. G. Scott returned Tuesday morning via auto from Portland after a week's business visit there. Pictures of the wreck may be obtained by leaving orders for them at.Burgoyue's store. Gus McMillan has bought Johnny McMillan big car aud he is going to work over the two car3 and make one good car. You better buy a Ford Gus and never have any car tioubles. oaracus m mis section are growing nicely. Principal Bout, Miss Baher Ballard, Cormichael aud McGaw have been engaged to teach here again next year. Mr. Barton and Miss Perm have decided to go to school and will not teach here next year. Next Wednesday is Decoration Djy. Arthur Aahenhurst aud wife were in from Sand Hollow Tues day and took somo new furniture home with them. Ait says his wheat looks tine. 'hihp Thurston who has been working here for some- time for Mr. Finlcy aud Geo White left Wednesday morning for Suver Oregon to visit relatives. Mrs. Guy Nordyke is visiting in Seattle. Clay Phillips went to lone Monday to receive medical at teotioti for a bad linger. We predict a large crowd at the high school play entitled "Mr. Bob" on Wednesday night. Admission L'j and IJj cents. WAR CENSUS DAY Tuesday, June 5, as named by President Wilson in his official proclamation. WHO MUST REGISTER Every male resident between the ages of 21 and thirty years, inclusive. This includes aliens as well as Ameri cans. Japanese, Chinese, Italians, Germans, English. Americans, and men of any other nationality who are of the designated ages, must register. Aliens will not be. drafted for war duty, of course, but a complete record of them is desired. WHO IS EXEMPT No male resident between the ages of 21 and 30, inclusive, is exempt from registering. Those to be exempted from military service will be determined later, but first all must register. WHERE TO REGISTER Registration must be made in the home precinct of the man registering. Register at your regular voting place. HOURS FOR REGISTRATION Booths at regular voting places in each precinct will be open on War Census Day fr6m 7 o'clock a. m. to 9 o'clock p. m. Don't wait until the last moment Register early. REGISTRATION OF ABSENTEES If you find you will be unavoidably absent from your home precinct on War Census Day, you should apply at the earliest possible date to the county clerk of the county in which you may bo at the time, wheth er in Oregon or elsewhere, who will fill out your regis tration card. He will then give you the card, which you must mail to the registrar of your home precinct, in care of the sheriff of your home county, in ime to reach the registrar by War Census Day. If you live in Portland, or a city of over 30.UU0 population in an other state, mail the card to the registrar in care of the mayor. But remember, the burden of having your card reach the registrar of your home precinct by War Census Day is on you. REGISTRATION OF THE SICK Men of military age who are too ill to go to the voting booth to register must send a competent person before War Census Day to the county clerk to explain the circumstances, and secure instructions from the Federal regulations which these officials will receive from the Government. WILL COPE WITH At a meeting of citizens inter ested in the organization of a Red Cross chapter in this county held Tuesday afternoon, prelimi nary steps in organization were taken and a nominating conven tion was called for Wednesday evening to nominate proposed membecs of an executive com mittee. Mrs. Conn presided at the Wednesday evening meet ing when some 25 persons were placed in nomination. Another meeting will bo held in the council chamber Wednes day evening, May 30, when 15 of of those nominated will be elect ed to constitute an executive committee. All persons inter ested in the highly important humanitarian work of the Red Cross are requested to be pres ent at this meeting. Saturday, June 9, has been fixed as the date for the big lied Cross Rally in Heppner, when a mass meeting of citizens from all over the county will be held. Program of this meeting will be published next week. Bishop O'Reilly I Iere June 3 Right Rev. Charles J. O'Reilly. Bishop of Baker City Diocese, will visit St. Patrick's church Sunday, J.une 3. Bishop O'Reilly w ill preai h at the second mass on that day, and in the after noon at 2:30 will udminister the .sacrament of confirmation. The Hibernians aud the Ladies Aux Hiary will lender a reception to I. ho Bishop after the church services. PENALTIES The penalty for failing to appear to register, or for giving false, misleading or incoirect answers, is im prisonment. There is no alternative of a fine. I leppnerites Buy Liberty Bonds Postmaster W. P. Kiehaidsou and the First National Bank are tho first Heppner peoplo to sub scribo to the Liberty Bond issue. Mr. Richardson invested in a small block of tho bonds Mon day and at the Director's meet ing of the Bank Tuesday the purchase of a block of $5000 was authorized. These bonds aro not bought as a paying investment but to show a patriotic desire to help tho government in its hour of need. Tin! issue is still Minn for anv Hotel now leased for H) 00 per I lldlriolio citizens of Mor- l"""lb- I row county who wish to sub- lor further information apply .- to First National Biiik, llcpp-l tier, Oregon. 3tf I M,irncd-ln thi city, Thurs- Will Exchange For grazing, alfalfa or wheat land u Hotel proper'y in a Coun ty scut town in Northern Idaho, population I1-111, good pay roll High School Entertainment The Heppner High school will give another of its characteristic programs at the Auditorium on Friday evening, Juno 1, at h:hj o'clock. The program will con sist of music, a short play, patri otic drills aud tableaux. At this lime the chairman of the board of education will pre sent diplomas to the graduating classes. This will be thd most impor. tant school function of the year and will be well worth vour while to ..It,! Tl, drill in.l t,ll..lili",'d yestr-rday leaux will be an inspiration in tA ',ol'n '' Vaughn ; patriotism. The public is tordi-1 ll,lU ,"" .r ; ally invited to be present. City Council met in regular session Monday evening and. af ter attending to routine business, they took up the question of deal ing with the dust nuisance during the coming summer. A petition signed by a large majority of the business men and tax payers of the city was pre sented asking that steps be taken to on the streets as the best means of meeting the dust prob lem and after considerable dis cussion it. was decided that, after the experience of last season it would be best to delay oiling the streets until after the season when heavy rains can be expect ed because of the danger of a heavy down pour coming immed iately alter the oil is put on. This condition arose last season when a violent rain storm washed the oil away before it had time to mix with the earth and become set. The imperative need of immed iate action was recognized, how ever, and a committee way appointed to determine whether or not the oil sprinkler can bo used successfully to sprinkle tho streets with water until the rainstorm period has passed when the oil will be used. The committee was instructed to order a water sprinkler if they found investigation that the oil sprinkler cannot be used for sprinkling with water. Another matter of consider able importance came up in a communication from the Secre tary of War addressed to- Mayor Notson, suggesting that the city should take steps to have watch men appointed to guard the wheat and wool warehouses in the city. Probably three quarters of a million dollars worth of wool w ill soon be stored in Hoppiier and later in the season vast values in grain will also be stored here. The secretary pointed out that in view of the activity of enemy agents in all parts of the coun try due vigilenco should be ex ercised in safeguarding all stores of food stufTs and clothing ma terials. A committee was appointed to confer with the County Court asking co-operation between city and county in meeting the ex pense of guards. lay, May til l'.M7. Mr. George .. . . .... ,, .. M:cy mid Mrs. Wilhelmina Mucy Episcopal Guild Holds Meeting ,, Williams ollicmtiiig. The lad its of t lit Fpiscopul ' he twice (nippy couple will re Guild were delight fully enter-! sidu '" ,,TI"ll-,r- afternoon at Idaho Visitors 1 Iere Arthur C. Mooie and John T. Moore, of Bonders Ferry. Idaho, are spending tlio week here lis tho guests of W. P. Mahoncy and family. The Mooie brothers have recently closed out their business interests in Boutins Ferry ami are looking around the country with a vii-w to local, ing. The gentlemen m e wcllplciis tid with Heppner und Morrow county. First National Will Improve Mr. and' Mrs. Fnoc French not beeti ukiu by the company Ve nuking roiai atiuiis daily in guarding ugninst accidents ' as nlt.y cxpect to move back to arising from the unsafe cond. KallMl, lho ljbt ,f AugUsl or ttS . . tiou of the budge. i 0(D H, .1(,y iuirvest tJ(.jr wheat. ,, f- , , ' Whether un v further action tv.. , ' ... ..... l'1 ' ""' Whether any further action will be takcu in the mutter is not known. Wo will be people sorry to lose these W. K Brown. holtliiiaii Echo, was here, Moi.d.iy. of Mr. ai.d Mrs Tom U'Biicn. of Butter creek, were iutheii'y on business l'i id.iy. . DR. GUNSTER Tbe First National Bank has awarded a conlruct to F. J Leonard, of I'urtiatid. fur le ilding and k will b ! commenced at once Tho entire building will be ie. modeled and utili.'d for b.mli. ing purposes ami w i l,e m i I. strictly modern. A ncr fmnt. new roof, new floors will le ii in and llie exterior u ill be Inn h ed in pUitie cement in buff, New fixtures, vaults, tic will ulso te installed. The old iron buililiu m the VETERINARIAN FVi'twn'i V'vt S: H'pt't'''. ''i'iii riMrwill b removed aim ic 'placed with n hrn.k struct 'ir ahicli wiMbu i (- f jr i in- ! merci.il purposes ' Th) Jrooscd jlliproV ciiii n' , will involve mi expenditure of i1 around !" "0 duties as hostess by Mi s Clin ton Milium. A d ;li.'hl ful music i I iuI program wis given consist ing ' J i of piano selections by Mrs.; J Srteek mid vocal solos by Mrs. . J II J . Viiughti, Mis. Si in ins and ' ? Miss Iladys Lutie. Little Ml.iS VlUlflill ussiited by her friend littlo MissCohn. served dainty l i f i chuieiit'i d ur ! in;.' t he sociul lion r. Viol.iled Traffic Ouliii.inco .J. B. Spaik. local theatrical and Moving picture m,i!i;i"'r, v,;ii arreted Monday inoriiin;' ' and taken before City Recorder'. Ui'iiams where he entered a plea of g'ulty to a i hariie of .n r;. mir pa cin'i-rs for lure without a li- CCD e, -parks, it app ar.-. opei;ii.- hi.- pl i'. ate ( at" n , il Jit i i y r;u r in pa - ' ii,' i '. to and FARMERS Weather Condition indicate thinner from H.iil Storms. At the present price of wheat you cannot allord to tal e thunccs on losing your crop but you CAN aflord to buy insurance to make yourself tale from loss. Hail Insurance i barged for by the anon. It costs no more now than if written a month or two nmi.lb l it r. if WI lltl II Insure Now And ecurc lln: protection wilhoul oVI.iy. from the 1I- Will V.. ::.m: I ail vratn fin. d V hi t S neb;, .'Ml bv .1 el.- ROY V. WHITEIS "NIL INbURANCL MAN" h - t f