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About The gazette-times. (Heppner, Or.) 1912-1925 | View Entire Issue (April 9, 1914)
WEEK'S NEWS. Local and Personal Happenings. M. L. Case, the local furniture dealer, transacted business in lone on Monday. Robert Alstott and children were Heppner visitors from Eight Mile, Monday. Mrs. Roy Her returned home on Sunday from a visit of three weeks at the home of her father, W. E. Hiatt, at Carrolton, Wash. Miss Ethel Casey, teacher in the public school, made a trip to Portland last Friday, returning home Monday evening. George Flint and. wife of Lex ington spent a few hours in Hepp ner, Monday evening. Mr. Flint . is a real estate dealer. , E. R. Huston, president of the Jordan Warehouse Co., was in Heppner Monday and Tuesday on business connected with that company. ' Mose Ashbaugh was in Her miston the past week where he has rented a place. He will move his family over to the project town at once. W. B Potter, of Spray, came over from the Wheeler county town on Saturday and spent sev eral days visiting with his wife and son Miles. Rev. II. A. Van Winkle made a trip to Portland last week, be ing absent several days. Rev. N. 0. Williams of the lone Chris tian church preached at the eve ning service. Vernon Jones and wife of Eight Mile moved their household ef fects to their new home near Ir rigon. They have purchased an irrigated tract and will raise al falfa. John Glasscock came over from Pendleton, Sunday, to take charge of the Independent Shearing Plant. He had charge of this plant last year and a successful run was made. The boys will begin work at once. A Mr. Chalmers, of Cornelius, Ore., came to Lexington Sunday and proceeded out to the Eastern Oregon Jack Farm of B. F. Swag gart to take possession of a jack which he shipped to his home town this week. Conductor Fisk has been lay ing off this week for repairs. He has been hardly able for a num ber of weeks to attend to his work but we are now glad to state that he is getting better and that he will soon be able to take charge of his train again. Jay Hanlin, of The Dalles, is in charge of the train for the time being. John Edwards was celebrating his 6(ith birthday on Monday and brought to town a bunch of coy ote pups' scalps which he dis posed of to Clerk Hill, receiving a little money with which to buy himself a birthday present. John has to admit that he is growing older as each year rolls around but he consoles himself with the thought that he is growing hand somer. Hon. C. A. Barrett, of Athena, candidate on the republican tick et for the nomination to theoifice of joint senator for Morrow, Uma tilla and Union counties, was get ting acquainted with the voters of Heppner and vicinity, Tues day. Mr. Barrett is an extensive farmer and business man of the Athena section. He is our pres ent joint senator and ' seeks to succeed himself to that office. CASTOR I A For Infanti and Children. The Kind You Have A!ways Bought Bears the Signature tf LEXINGTON ITEMS. The Home Mission met last Wednesday at Mrs. Beymer's. Dave Porter is the new livery stable man. Jos. Burgoyne is running the mill this week, doing some chop ping and making some flour. Frank Evans went to Milton last week after, having received a telegram informing him of the death of his uncle. Mrs. Ada Estes of Portland is visiting her sister, Mrs. Emma McCormick, and other relatives. Mrs. McCormick is still very ill. Miss Lucy Davis, clerk at Bur- goyne's general store, was off duty Thursday on account of ill ness. Through an error, the local read that a dance was held at Zink's on Sunday night This should have read on Friday night instead. Gordon McHaffee, brother of Mrs. John Moore, has returned from an extended visit to Okla homa and the East. He has been gone about 4 months. Frank Burgoyne while riding on his motorcycle was thrown by colliding with a hog about two and a half miles from town. Frank was pretty badlv shaken up but we did not learn how the hog fared. Harvey McAllister is having about 15 acres plowed, harrowed and prepared in which he intends to sow corn. Mr. McAllister is having the ground Dut in excel lent shape and ought to have a good yield. Mrs. Evans received the sad news that her sister had died suddenly in Spokane. The young lady was slightly acquainted in Lexington as she made her sister a visit here last summer and was well liked by all who became ac quainted with her. Mrs. Evan3 left for Spokane on Tuesday morning. The sympathy of the community is extended to her. Don't forget the greatest en tertainment ever known for the price of 25 and 35 cents will be given on April, 17. Mr. Van Winkle is highly endorsed by all who ever heard him and you will be well repaid if you hear him. This entertainment is under the auspices of the Ladies Home Mis sion and besides affording great pleasure to yourself you will also be aiding them in their good work. Mrs. Sarah M. Harwood, who has been visiting relatives in this vicinity fur the past six months, left Thursday morning for Seattle, where she will visit with her son a few days. She then will return to her homo in Council Bluffs, Iowa. Her nephew, R. L. Taylor, will ac company her as far as Portland. E. A. Pointer recently returned from sunny California, having spent the winter at Long Beach and Ma rovia. While there, he also had the pleasure of crossing over into Mexico and visited other places of interest. From all accounts, Mor row county seems good enough for him. From all reports the wheat crop looks better at this time of the year than it has for several years back. Early fall sown grain is very rank in growth and jointing, and from appearances at the present time, grain will be a good height. W, T. Campbell and wife returned from an auto triD to Walla Walla, where they attended the funeral of a friend, whichVas held there Sun day. Mr. Campbell reports grain looking good, and if anything, Mor row county crops are a little ahead in growth. J. II. Campbell, the new owner of the Gould place northeast of Lex ington, has finished sumnicrfallow ing for the year. Harry plowed DOO acres and says the- main thing from now on is to keep the field free from weeds and the ground in good cultivation for next Fall's sowing. .las. Pointer, who occupies the' ranch recently liought of F. M. Pur-' ker north of Lexington, lias just fin-! ished drilling fur wi.ter. Au excel-' lent How of water was found at a j depth of 275 feet. Jas. is now tak- j ing out casing and a windmill which will soon lie installed for use. R. 15. Rice was in town this week j from Strawberry. He reports every-; thing looking good out his way.' Summerfallowing is pretty well along and will soon be laid by for this season. Chas. L. Owsly was in this vicin ity looking over the country. Mr. Owsly is a foieman on one of the farms of the Plateau Farming Co. located at Mikkalo, Gilliam county. Hon. C, A. Barrett of Athena, candidate for joint senator for Uma tilla, Union and Morrow counties, was a visitor here Tuesday, inter viewing the prospective voters of the, precinct. E. G. Erskine, a new well driller in this vicinity, has just finished a well for M. Barton, securing a good flow of water at 77 feet. Mr. Bar ton is well pleased with the work done. Richard L. Taylor, who has been a resident of Ccrvallis for 25 years, arrived Friday evening to visit his two aunts, Mrs. E. J. McAllister and Mrs. Sarah Harwood, whom he had not seen for as many years. The dance at the hall Thursday night, given by Davenport's orches tra, was well attended. Several people from lone and Heppner were present. The 0-W. R. & N. Co's. survey ing crew was here one day this week locating a yard and eorral for stock near the depot. It is to lie ready, for use by the 15th. B. V, Swaggart sold an Eastern Oregon jack to a party in the Wil lamette valley. It was delivered here for shipment. Elmer McMillan of Clarks Canyon has moved his family to Lexington for the summer. They will occupy the E. A. Pointer residence. A beautiful rain fell Wednesday night, laying the dust and clearing the atmosphere. We hope the wind will not blow for a few days. 0. V. Gibson is moving to his farm near Alpine, after spending the winter in town. E. G. Erskine has moved his well to Neil White's place to start drill ing for water. Al Zink and son George have gone to the shearing corrals above Hepp ner. Standing of Contestants in Grafonala Contest: FROM CECIL. Cecil, Ore., April 7 Some fears have been expressed lest the recent frosts have injured the peaches in this vicinity. James Montague and family of Eight Mile visited with Mrs. Mon tague's father and brother, J. S. and J. H. Miller of this place, over Sunday. Willie Ahalt was a Sunday visitor in Arlington between trains. Mr. Yates of Pendleton spent sev eral days in Cecil looking after his beef cattle, which are being fed at J. II. Franklin's. L. E. McBee, Jack Hynd, John Miller and W. E. Ahalt were Hepp ner visitors Tuesday and Wednesday of last week. They made the trip in the McBee car. E. .1. Rristow and wife of lone were visitors at the Hynd .ranch, Sunday, coining down in their Ford and returning the same evening. W. II. Cronk and wife were Cecil business visitors twice during the past week, having come down Fri day and again Monday. The latter trip they were accompanied by Mrs. Senska. The contract for the new school house to be erected here was award ed to Everett Logan of Portland, the lowest bidder. Mr. Logan is a brother of M. V. Logan of this place. Work will be started as soon as ma terial can be placed on the grounds. Mr. Logan has been contracting and building in Portland for the past six years. 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With each $ 1 .00 purchase a 1 5c Easter toy. MINOR & COMPANY C. G. Morey of Oswego, Ore. , ar rived Friday and is visiting at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Henry Streeter. Scotty" (James) Mcintosh was a Heppner visitor the latter part of last week, returning Monday. Mrs. Jack Hynd and son, Jack Jr., were passengers to Heppner Tuesday evening. Mrs. Calkins and children were lone visitors last week, returning Sunday. IRRIGON. Mrs. Baucuum, mother of Earl Baucuum of this city, is here visit ing her son and family. Finley Graybeal of Pendleton, spent Tuesday and Wednesday of last week with relatives in this city. A party of town boys drove to Umatilla in the Davis rig, Sunday, to witness the ball game there. L. B. Kicker took a flying trip to Ilermiston, Saturday, with Peter Susbauer, in the latter's auto. Mrs. Carl Brownell came down from Umatilla Tuesday to spend the day with relatives and friends here. Bassel Collins of Pendleton visited with friends here last week. Will Graybeal, who has been em ployed at Umatilla, spent the week end at home, returning to his work Sunday afternoon. Mrs. L. C. Roadruck and daugh ter, Mrs. Joyce Hayes, went to Pen dleton, Thursday, returning Satur day morning. Harry Burton, a hustling news paper and magazine agent, was here Saturday awhile. The Roadericks gave a dance at the Egbert house, Saturday night, in the shape of a house warming. The young people voted the affair the best of its kind of the season and departed at a late hour. Re freshments were served at midnight. Snowey McCoy spent Sunday with her parents here. Have you seen the latest? The New Oil of Gladness DUSTERS, MOPS, OILS AND DUSTCLOTHS The original and best for polishing and dusting Floors, Furniture, Woodwork, Pianos and Automobiles. USEFUL EVERYWHERE. Con in and be shown. Money refunded, if not satisfied after 10 days trial. Phelps Grocery Co. Heppner Distributers. BOWERS SHOE REPAIRING SHOP. We have iust ooened ud for bursness in 1 the Garrigues Building on Main Street We will treat you fair and will appreciate a share of your patronage. : t We Can Do All Kinds of Repair Work.
