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About The gazette-times. (Heppner, Or.) 1912-1925 | View Entire Issue (March 12, 1914)
WEEK'S NEWS. Local and Personal " Happenings. Ghas. Avers underwent mreical operation at the Heppner Sanatorium for sppendioitis ou Mondav. Theo. Asdarson of Eiuht Mile rep resents his section at the Smith meeting Tuesday evening. W. C Snyder, a rising youna farm er of lexiuston. was an interested visitor at the club meeting in Hepuner Tnesday evening. W. T Canntiell and RalDh Benge, successful farmers cf Social Ridge, lieard Farmer Smith and the rest of the sneakers at the Commercial Clnb meeting Tuesday. lira. P. Luner will have on disnlav Saturday, March 14, a pa re folly selec ted line of Soring pattern lists. You are invited to cali and iuopeet them It. Th Ladles Guild of the Episcopal church will hold .a window sale at the confectionery store of R. M. Hart on Saturday, March 14. Look for plenty of good things for your Sunday dinner, Shelly Baldwin has chare of the wooleaw at the present and will run the machine during the absence of Jake Watlenburger ho will engage in aheepshearing nutil the season is over. R. V. Turner is installing a Cater pillar engine on his Sand Hollow farm and will hereaftor do his work without the use of so much horse-flefa. Tractors of this sort are being pur chased bv different farmers over the county and they will prove to be a access here. Mr, Turner's machine arrived this week, D. H. Finlev, S. J. Demon and S. R. Oidiiker, bnsiness men of Hermla ton, were in Henpner Tuesday and attended tho Commercial (Jlub meeting Tuesday evening. Mr. Kinley is at the head of the Hermiston Creamery which institntion is drawing quite a trade from the Heppner branch and also aiding materially in the develop ment of the dairy industry throughout tbia section. L. S. Smith, assistant agriculturist of the O.-W. R. N. Co., is visiting the schools of Morrow county tbis week and intsiestlng the children in his line of work, In company with Supt. Notson, he Is taking np the In dustrial club work and the children of the schools are being interested In something that will piove ot lasting benefit. Mr. Smith will endeavor to visit each school of the county. Members of the Christian church to the number ot fifty or more completely surprised the editor of this paper on Monday evening by coming in on him at his borne folly equipped to spend ah hour or two, and thus remind him of the fact that he had on that day reached the 46b anniversary of his natal day. The surprise was a success but greatly enjoyed and the gond peo ple themselves spent a very pleasint evening in games and conversation A light lunch prepared and brought in was served, and ye editor presented vlth a fine fountain pen which came as a gift from the people assembled, Such happy events as this make a man glad that he is alive to enjoy the friendships of this life. IRRIGON. Guy Corey has been clearing some land on the river bottom for a garden. Win. Friend was a passenger for Pendleton, Sunday aftornoon. L, M. Davis lias gone to Castle Bock to take some horses up to pas ture. . The ranchers around Irrigon are busy with sprav pump and pruning shears. Cora Kicker was quite sick Monday from a bad sore throat, but was al right by Tuesday. Sam Weathers and Clay Hnrvey, of Umatilla were Irrigon visitors, Sunday. A party oi yourg oeople took a long auto ride Sunday night with George Sushuuer as chauffer. This lovely weather makes one feel young no matter what their age and we only liepe it will oontinue. Our peach tiees are beginning to bow some pink but we are in no hurry to break the record for early blossom ing. The score of Sunday's haesball game was better than ever before. It was two to three in favor of the reds. Keep coming, boys! We'll have a baseball team yet. ' Col. and Mrs. Newport, '6f Hermis ton, were the guests of Mr. and Mrs. ' Roadruck of this oity, Sunday. . Ihe Colonel was looking over some land down here but has not yet deoided on the piece he wants, Mr. Long was down from Spokane last week for the purpose of investi gating some land. He returned, how ever, withont making a choice but we look for him back In few days. Mi. and Mrs. Susbauer made a fly ing trip to Umatilla, Sunday morning to attend church there. They went ANOTHER PIO NEER PASSES Charles B Cochran, ;sOrje ot Earlist Settlers, Dies At lone. One of the vory earliest pioneers of Morrow conntty was called to his final rest on Friday night at lone. Charles H. Cochran, who settled on Willow creek about smile and a half above the present town nf Lexington in 1874, died at the borne of his son, John H. Cochran, in lone, some time during Friday night last. On going to bis room Saturday morning to call him for breakfast, he was found cold in death, having passed away apoar ently in the early part of the night. Upon retiring Mr. Cochran appeared to be feeling better than he had for days, waa in excellent spirits and made no complaint whatever of any illness : He bad gone peacefully to sleep and hia death resulted from heart failure. The funeral was held ou. Sunday afternoon at the Bantlst church in lone, Rev. 0. P. Bailey, of The Dalles, conducting the services which were largely attended. Charles B. Oocbran waa born In Putnam County, Mo , April 2, 1828, and died at lone, Oregon, Match 6, 1914, being but a few days short of 86 yeata of age. He was a pioneer set tler in Oregon, crossing the plains In 1850 and settling in Linn county near Brownsville, and continued his resi dence in the Valley until coming to Eastern Oregon In 1874. He was marriied in Linn county on Nov. 20, 1851, to Carolina M. Boggs and to this union six children wen born. His first wife died Anril 4, 1865, and he married acain on Nov. 6, 1865. his second wife being Amanda M. Redford of Cottage Grove, Oregon. Two children were born to them. Mrs. Cochran died at Monument, Oregon, in 1900. For a number nf years past Mr. Cochran has made his home with his children in this vioinity, living a part of the time at Monument and came to lone in 1910. , where he re sided until his death. He is survived by the following children: Samuel V., of Monument, Jerry Y , of Brogan, and John H. and Oscar E. of lone, and Mrs. Viola Patton, of Seattle, Wash. A ROUSING MEETING After Big Feed ot Clams, Commercial Club Hears Good Speakers. Following a big feed of clanriB whioh was enjoyed by abont 100 of our citizens in the banquet ball of the I. 0. 0. F. building at seven o'clock on Tuesday evening, there was also an other feast of good things deliveid to the aasemby by several speakers from the outside. President Smead and assistants Cox and Christensen prepared the banquet and various other members of the Club assisted In the serving. Because of the president being thus occupied with things provided for the luner man, S. E Notsm was asked to pre side and introduce the speakers. S. R. Oldaker, of Hermiston, was the first speaker called upon and he brought greetings from his town to the Hencner Commercial Club and ex pressed the pleasure he felt at beiug able to be present in this meeting. He was followed by S J Damon, in charge ot the federal dairy extension work who spoke for a few minutes in encouragement of this industry, and his remarks were well received. Lou S Smith, assistant agriculturist nf the O.-W. R & N. Co. talked In be half of the indusrial work of the school children and created a lot of enthusiasm for his special line of work. He was followed by Farmer C. L. Smith, and of course he was there wih the "goods" and enlight ened and amuses nia Bearers lor an hour, talking on corn and other pro ducts that will add to the prosperity of our section. Mr. Snarling was called on and In a short nddress he stated what to him seemed to he the most needed in tliis particular section, laying Btrers on the dairy industry. Withal the meeting was a splendid suooess. ihe next sesstou ot tne cjud will be on Friday evening March 20, at which time matters of much im portance will come up. The Club is beginning to set tesults for the labor it is expending in behalf of matters of Interest and improvement. The chief accomplishment so far is the as surance of a good road between Irrigon and Heppner, work on whioh is now being pushed. Take out your mombeiship card and help. the good work along CASTOR I A For Infants and Children. The Kind You Have Always Bought Bears the Signature f STUDENTS VilLL PRE SENTOPEBA "SYLViA" .i Full List of Characters Taking Part in Play at Auditorium Tomorrow Night. Sylvia, Maid of Honor to the Queen Alberta Gon Icier. Betty, farmer's daughter Mary Noteon Arabella, court lady Nora Hughes Araminta, Grace Van Vactor Polly Ella Aiken Dolly Laveta Hall Molly Helen Aiken Sir Bertram De Lacey, Court Poet George Peck Prince Tohvtum Haivie Young William, farmer Tom Hughes Robin Elra Hayes Farmer's Daahters, Mildred Allison, Gladys Mufgrave, Lucie's Elder, fva Clark, Pearl Thompson, Pearl Le Trace, Althea Devin. Haymakers David Wison, Ed Clark William Flsk, Emmet Hnghes, Dempsev Boyer, Arthur Beardsley, Oran Wright. Orchestra Harry Wright, Clrence Scrivner. Stephen Irwin, William Uoulder Charley Wattenhnrger. Accompanist Edith Thorley Argument. The scene is laid in the hayfield of! English farmers. Time Eighteenth Century. Lady Sylvia, being tired of life at the court and of De Lacey's poetry changes rjlacea with Betty, a farmer's daughter who is tired of life on a farm and of William her lover. The farm ers' daughters go in search of Betty and encounter the haymakers who tease them ahont meeting at the stile. Prince Tobytum, a man of conse quenne is taken for the Clerk of the Weather, much to bis disomfort. Betty attempts to play the part of Lady Sylvia with De Lacey to whom ehe hat given the flower called "on pld's eye" which Minds him tn the fact of ber changed looks, wh le Svlvia tries to be a gentle and meek sweet heart to William, the sturdy farmer. Robin calls dinner and they all go out singing. Act II gives an account of the troubles of the two girls as seen by the Prince and the Court ladles, Ara bella and Araminta. William falls Into the arm of De Lacey who thinks it is his Inst Sylvia Reconciliation follows and thev all wend their way homeward singing to the harvest moon. SCHOOL NOTES. A Smith beating and' ventilating plant has been installed in the school atOastla Rock and is giving excellent satisfaction. Through the conitesy of Senator Lane many of the pupils in the connty will receive some garden seeds. It is hoped that these seeds will stimulate interest in gardening. If you receive a package which you can not use, pass them along to someone who can use them. Seven hundred hundred premium lists of the cuidlren's rontests have been mailed out ro teachers and pat rons this week. If anyone interested fails to receive one. he may seenre one by calling at the office or notify ing the superintendent. The contests at the county fair will follow the same lines, nence the premium lists should PI ANOS Sohmer, Knabe, Chickering, and many others af r ortland sale prices PLAYERS from $375.00 up. PIANOS from $195.00 EASY TERMS Victor, Edison Cylinder and Edison Disc Phono graphs. A most complete line of Standard and Popular Music. Musical instruments of all kinds. Repairing and Piano Tuning WARRE PENDLETON, OREGON We deliver pianos anywhere with our auto truck. incen When You WRE buying clothes for as well as good looks. You want maker has put wear into that he has made right, of honest fabrics carefully put together. You know that those are the only kind that will give you real exchange for your money. You'll find the service and satisfaction you want from the clothing you buy in Sincerity Clothes. And with these two factors will go a style that will give you the well groomed appearance that you want. That's what you're offered in Sincerity Clothes Style, Service and Satisfaction. We are the exclusive representatives here in Heppner for these well known clothes, in our store you'll find a wide selection of just the fabrics, colors and models that you like, priced reasonably. And we will go out of our way to help you choose what you came here to get the right suit. Sincerity Clothes $ 1 5 to $25 MINOR & be saved for leference. The rules pertaining to the exemp tions in the eighth grade examinations have been sent to the teachers having eighth crade classes. These should be posted with the regular roles. Teachers should be careful tn make the proper showing when asking for exemptions. On the 3r inst. I visited the school in joint distriot No. 39. This is a small school, and Mrs Margaret Cra mer is the teacher. Quite a number of improvements have been made since my former visit. The floor has been oiled, which is quite an aid in keep ing down the dust. A new set of maps, a map of Oregon and Washing ton, a fine suspended globe, set of chsrtf, a new jacket for tho stove, a thermomoter, two fine framed pictures , a new flag, and an excellent bubbler fountain have been purchased recent ly. A part of the money used in purchasing these additions to the equioment was raised bv an entertain ment given by the school. N'S MUSIC HOUSE tv at MINOR & Buy Clothes CO. Spriioni Wm Seed Package seeds from the three most reliable seed houses in the U. S., both Vegetable and Flower: C. C. Morse, California Northrop & King, Minnesota D. M. Ferry, Michigan Also Alfalfa Seed, Early Rose Pota toes, and extra choice Onion sets. SPECIAL We also have the exclusive selling of BURTON PECK'S DRY LAND CORN which took the 1913 sweepstake prizes at Morrow County Fair, Condon Fair and Pendleton Corn Show. Phelps Grocery Co. Ue PALM x has a complete line of CONFECTIONS, CIGARS and SOFT DRINKS j Try our Pop Corn always fresh. R. M. HART f Clothes CO. - Buy Right hard service garments that the HEPPNER IS lime up in their auto.
