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IIEPI'NEK. OREGON, FEUIU'AKY 21, 191f.
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Wife of Morrow Counly Sheepman
Victim of Elevator Acciilcnt
in Pendleton IloteL
One of the largest funerals ever
witnessed in Heppner took place last
Sunday at the Catholic church, when
friends gathered from far and near
to pay their latjt respects to tho de
parted soul of Mrs. John Kilkenny,
who met her death in a tragic ruan
nior last Thursday in Pendleton.
Mrs. Kilkenny had been receiving
treatment at the Hot Lake Sanator
ium and had sufficiently recovers to
leave for her Morrow county home.
She was stopping at the hotel Pen
dleton while in that city, and while
on the way to her room, according
to the elevator boy, Roscoe Vaughn,
who was in the car at the time, Mrs.
Kilkenny became dizzy and plunged
out of the car, In spite of his efforts
to hold her. Her body was badly
mangled as the result of the four
story fall to the concrete basement
lloor, and death must have been In
stantaneous. The verdict of the coroner's jury
was that Mrs. Kilkenny's death was
purely accidental, with the blame
resting on no one. It is understood
that Mr. Kilkenny does not place any
blame on the hotel management or
any Of the employees for the lament
able acc' " int.
Rose Aim Kilkenny was a native
of County Leitrim, Ireland, and a de
vout member of the Catholic church.
She was a widow at the time of her
marriage to John Kilkenny, P. G.
Farley, of this county, being her son
by a former marriage. Besides this
son and her husband, she leaves five
small children to mourn her untime
ly death. She was a splendid woman,
wife and mother, highly respected by
the entire community and wherever
slie was known. The condolences of
all our people are extended to the
bereft family in this sad hour.
Native Son of Michigan Dies.
Tho sad news reached Heppner Fri
day evening of the untimely death of
Frank Holt, at the farm home of
John SprouU on Hhea creek, where
Mr. Holt had been passing the winter
months. The deceased was a native
of Michigan, having formerly lived at
Flint, In that State. For several
years he had made his home in Mor
row county, doing work of various
kinds on farms, and made many
warm friends, who learn with regret
of his untimely demise. The cause
of death Is attributed to the burst
ing of a blood vessel in the brain.
Mr. Holt was taken suddenly ill on
Friday evening, and suffered intense
ly. Pr. Winnard was called, but the
young man expired before his arrival.
His lust words were those complain
ing of a deep pain in the region of
his stomach. Those who knew him
best say that he had suffered from
stomach trouble for several years.
All efforts to locate relatives of the
young man failed, and the funeral
was held from the Case undertaking
purlors Wednesday afternoon, the lo
cal lodge, Knights of Pythias, of
which he was a -member, having
charge of the services. Mr. Holt was
tilso a member of Cayuse Encamp
ment I. 0. O. F. He was 39 years
of age.
Preaching at Lexington.
Hev. T. S. Iliuulsaker will preach
In the M. K. Church, South at Lex
ington next Sunday at 2:30 p. m.
HF.SOI.lTiOXS OF CONDOLENCE.
WHEREAS, The Angel of Dissolu
tion, having summoned from among
the living our beloved brethern,
Frank Lee and Fred Warnock, and
Mrs. John Kilkenny, the faithful and
devoted wife of brother Jno. Kil
kenny; and
WHEREAS, by these Inscrutable
acts of Divine Providence, our hearts
are filled with sympathy and sadness;
therefore, be it
RESOLVED, by Heppner Lodge
Number 358, Benevolent and Protec
tive Order of Elks, that a resolution
of condolence to the respective fam
ilies of the deceased be adopted, and,
be It further
RESOLVED, that a copy of these
resolutions be sent to each of (Tie
families, to the public press and be
written in the minutes of the Lodge.
Done In Heppner, this 18th day of
February, A. D. 1915.
H. H. HOFFMAN,
FRANK MONAHAN,
W. R. IRWIN,
Committee.
Kills Mad Coyote.
W. Ei Straight killed what appear
ed to be a mad coyote at his place on
Butter creek last Saturday. The ani
mal was snapping at the dogs and
stock and presented every appearance
of suffering with a severe attack of
rabies. It took three or four shots
from a rifle to dispatch the beast but
It was finally killed and Its head tak
en off and sent to Portland for an ex
amination to determine whether or
not It was afflicted with the dread
disease.
is. JOHN
j IONE.
I E. E. Miller cried a sale up in the
vicinity or Heppner last Saturday.
Mrs. J. B. Sparks, of Heppner,
spent Tuesday in lone visiting with
her mother.
i Dr. Hunlock, one of Heppner's old
timers, was an lone visitor la:st week
for several days.
Mrs. 0. D. Forbes, who has been
on the sick list for several days, Is
getting along nicely.
It seems to embarass some of these
onng fellows to ba calbd "dad," but
I they will get used to it.
Mr. and Mrs. F. A. Lundell, of
lone, spent last Sunday in Heppner,
returning on Monday's train.
The lone school grounds had their
head shaved last Monday. It was
not Dick and Tiney who did it.
Last Saturday was the beginning
cf egg season, If we may term it so,
Bender & Co. receiving nearly 200
dozen.
What are we going to do now that
the taxes have come around? It will
no doubt make some of us scratch
our heads.
J. A. Waters returned to Heppner
last Monday evening, after spending
Sunday and Monday at his old home
In lone.
Lon McCabe was In from the ranch
on Monday getting a load of that
good stuff that keeps soul and body
together.
Mrs. Young, who has been down at
Portland visiting wiiii her daughter,
Mrs. Hindle, for some time, returned
home last Friday.
W, P. McMillan and wife, of Lex
ington, were down to lone last Thurs
day and spent the day with Mr. and
Mrs. R. F. Wilmot.
Mesdames Joe and John Williams
were t.i town Uiis week shopping,
their good mefW being too busy to
come in and get their supplies.
Mrs. F. M. Griffin, who has been
visiting at the home of her brother,
C. B. McNabb, for several days, re
turned to lone one day last week.
Robert Sperry and the Misses
Linnle Pennington and Ethel Sperry
were Heppner visitors last week at
tending the Elks ball held at that
place.
Grant Olden and W. L. Barlow
were in town on Tuesday getting a
load of telephone wire to finish up
some of the lines in their neck o' the
woods.
. Mrs. P. H. Cummings and family,
who have been visiting about Spok
ane for the past month, returned to
her home in this city last Thursday
eening.
F. H. Wilson was in town on Tues
day and took out a bag of squirrel
poison. Frank says he will have to
roseed about six hundred acres. Too
bad, F. H.
T. E. Grahlll and wife were lone
visitors last week getting a few ex
tras for the basket supper to be giv
en at the John Williams schoolhouse
on Friday.
We had a very pleasant dance in
lone last Friday evening. While the
crowd was not very large, the music
was good, and every one seemed to
have a good time.
Last Sunday being a glorious day
there was a good deal of gasoline
used and a whole lot of ammunition,
and many a squirrel sat up and. look
ed wise for the last time.
Mrs. Cynthia Walker. F. H. Rob
inson and Joe Mason were Heppner
isitors last week, all taking the
postmasters' examination held at
that place last Saturday.
Will Hynd, Mr. and Mrs. Jack
Hynd, T. H. Lowe and .daughter were
lone visitors one day lust week, com
ing up from Cecil in the Hynd Bros.'
car. They motored from lone up to
Heppner.
Quite a number of lone people at
tended the Elks ball given at Hepp
ner last week. Among them were Mr.
and Mrs. Joseph Knappenherg, Mrs.
Jackson, Miss Audrey Woolery, W. S.
Smith, the Misses' Nettle and Mabel
Mason, Miss? Grillith, Miss Mae Ganger
and Dr. Dye.
lone is on the move these days.
J. H. Wilt has moved Into the
Dobyns house, Shorty Calkins has
moved into the Cochran house, Coch
ran has moved Into another Cochran
house, and we understand Mr. Davis
will move into the Arch Rice house.
Miss Muriel Cason, who has been
workng In th Baker-Iloyer bank at
Walla Walla for the past eighteen
months, returned to her home in
lone last Monday evening and will,
we understand, keep books for Mr.
Bert Mason.
Born At the home of Mr. and
Mrs. Chas. O'Neill, a 7 Ms lb baby
girl. Mother and child getting
along nicely and Chas. Is wearing
that smile that wont como off.
Mrs. E. M. Akers, who has been
visiting with friends at Lexington,
for a few days, returned to her home
last Sunday.
Services at Methodist Church, South
There will be preaching at the
Methodist church, South, in this city
on Sunday, February 28, at 7:30 p
m. Rev. W. A. Orr will occupy the
pulpit. He will also preach at Lex
ington on Sunday morning at 11
o'clock.
Mrs. George Fell of Pendleton vis
ited with relatives in Heppner sever
al days the past week. She was a
guest at the home of Mr. and Mrs. S
J W. Spencer.
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LEXIN8TCN RE-SEEDN6
Around about Lexington the far
mers .ire very busy at present re
seeding portions of thqlr summerfal
Hw. Upon close examination it was
found that about 20 per cent of the
wheat sown in the fall' had been dam
aged by frost and re-seeding at this
time is for the purpose of overcom
ing this shortage. Splendid rains
have fallen the past week over the
wheat belt of that section, as well
as In the balance of the county, ex
tending well out towards the Colum
bia river, and the mild weather Is
bringing the grain up well. As a re
sult of these conditions, our farmers
are looking forward to an abundant
harvest.
Bridge is Completed.
The county bridge across Rock
creek at the George Perry place is
completed and. we are informed by
those who have seen the work that it
Is a splendid Job. County Road Mas
ter Culick is pushing along work on
the roads in various distrists as rap
idly as possible and hopes to get a
lot accomplished before dry weather
sets in again. This improvement at
the Rock creek crossing is one that
has been needed for some time and
the people over that way are well
pleased to get the new bridge.
J. H. Wattcnburger Marries.
J H. Wattenburger, of Echo, and
Miss Clara Dovy, of New Bourgh,
New Y.ork, were quietly married last
Tuesday evening at the home of Rev.
J. T. Hoskins, Rev. Hoskins officiat
ing. The bride . Is a member of the
Methodist Episcopal Church of New
Bourgh and is a lady of character
and fitness.
The groom Is one of the pioneers
of Echo and is counted as one of the
substantial citizens of the city.
The happy couple expect to soon
move to Pendleton where Mr. Wat
tenburger owns property and there
make their home. The News Joins
their many friends in wishing Mr.
and Mrs. W7attenburger many years
of happiness. Echo News.
Elk's Annual Ball "Best Ever."
The Annual Elk's Ball, which was
eld at the Fair pavilion last Friday
night, was the "best ever" as express
ed by those attending. Besides the
local representation, members from
Condon, Fossil, Arlington, Echo, Pen-
lleton, Hermiston and lone were
present. Harry Duncan, J. L. Wil
kins and Orve Rasmus had entire
charge of the arrangements, and
credit is dua them for tiie success of
the affair. The decorations were
laborate, and the large hall present
ed a very attractive appearance, the
lodge colors, purple and white, in
long stringers, malting a canopy of
the entire floor. Bowker's orchestra,
of Portland, furnished the music and
was a strong factor in making the
Elk's Annual Ball the grand success
which it was. Upwards of two hun
dred people attended.
Christian Church Notes.
Next Sunday morning the ladies of
the Missionary society will have
charge of the 11:00 o'clock service.
Several of the members will take
part on the program and set forth
(lie work of the organization.
In the evening the pastor will
preach on "The Judgment When,
Where, What Why?"
Waldon Rhea and wife, of Butter
creek, and B. G. Mashburn and wife,
of Echo, attended the Elk's ball in
this city last Friday night. Mr.
Mashburn is proprietor of the hotel
Echo,
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HEPPNER ELKS IN-
WIE
E
'About sixty members of the local
lodge assembled at the hall last
Thursday evening and participated in
the ceremony of initiating seven can
didates into the Elks. More candi
dates were expected but were de
tained tor one reason or another.
Those present were duly initiated,
however, and were able to take care
jf their share of the splendid supper
"Chef" Perry had prepared. The
.'eed was greatly enjoyed by all pres
ent and it was only through the ne
cessity of clearing the first table and
letting the cooks and waiters eat that
aome of the brothers were induced to
uit. Brother F. V. Galloway, of
The Dalles, entertained with an after
dinner speech, and put some spice in
to the Impromptu program, Brother
Earl Russell of Condon was called
upon to sing. He responded with
both Scotch and Irish ballads in a
manner most pleasing. The diners
-hen repaired to the lodge room and
further frolic was indulged in. Phil
Caples, eminent country fiddler of
The Dalles, struck up a quadrille
and almost Instantly the floor was
filled. Dillard French "called" with
all the zeal and enthusiasm of a real
country dance and the jolly Elks ca
pered around for just one "setting."
This proving too strenuous just after
sating it was decided to continue the
fun with music and story telling,
which was indulged in to a late hour.
The candidates receiving member
ship were: Dr. F. N. Christensen,
H. B. Coffey and Hugh Currin of I
Heppner; Joe Mason of lone; Wm. J.
McDonald of Arlington; James Mur
tha and Ned Howland of Condon.
Shadow Social.
On Monday evening, March 8,
Maple Circle, Women of Woodcraft,
will give a "Shadow Social" for the
benefit of the general public in the I.
O. O. P. hall. For the benefit of
those who are not familiar with the
shadow social, we might mention that
a large white curtain is arranged so
that shadows of the ladies who bring
the' bats n;ay be reflected. The
shadows are sold to the highest bid
der and the basket goes with the
shadow. An entertainment of this
sort is always enjoyable, and the la-
dies have arranged, In addition, a
program of interest. All ladies are
invited to come and bring a basket
and the men are urged to come and
buy all the shadows they want.
Catholic Church Services.
Sunday, February 28.
First Mass 8 a. m.
Second Mass 10:30 a. m.
Christian Doctrine 11:30 a. m.
Evening Devotions 7:30 p. m.
The subject for the sermon for
Second Mass will be "Sins Against
the Life of Our Neighbor." In the
evening the sixth doctrinal sermon
on the divinity of the Christian re
ligion will be given, the subject of
the sermon being "The Bible and
Geology."
Some improvements are going on
about the hotel at Lexington, which
was recently purchased by Jas. Carty
from Mrs. Heymer. After March 1st,
the hotel will come under new man
agement and be in charge of Grant
Copple, formerly of Heppner.
Charles Huston, Dan Barlow and
Ed Huston of Eight Mile, Herman
Neilson of Hardman, Nels Johnson
of Gooseberry and Chas. Johnson and
Frank Mason of Lexington, attended
the initiatory ceremonies of Doric
Lodge, No. 20, Knights of Pythias,
on Tuesday evening.
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LEXINGTON.
Johnny Mclntire, cf Wells Springs,
was irauing m tov.n on Saturday.
B. P. Doherty. of Sand Hollow,
v. as a caner in town on Tuesday.
He Is preparing for lambing which
will begin at his ranch soon.
Frank Bell, of Blackhorse, reports
iarmers getting ready to summer
fallow in his part of the country,
there being moisture euoueh for ennrt
plowing.
Mrs. Fannie Hill, of Hood River,
was visiting friends in town for sev
eral days. Mrs. Hill at one time
lived north of Lexington in the
Strawberry Flat country.
The rainy weather during the past
week has been a welcome addition
to the moisture we have already. We
also noticed the high hills were white
with snow on Sunday morning. The
reads are in bad condition for autos
at present.
Roby Simcox arrived last week
from East Tennessee where he has
been at his old home for the past
three years. Roby spent several
years In this vicinity. He is now at
work for V. F. Barnett on his farm
north of Lexington.
Mrs. Minnie Leach, who has been
confined in the Good Samaritan hos
pital in Portland for the past month,
is improving very well In health
which is gratifying to her friends
here. It will be some time before
she can return home.
J. D. Moyers has a new gasoline
tractor which he is using to do his
plowing'. When this machine has
proven what is claimed for it, it will
no doubt be a great help in farm
work. Several have gone out from
here to see the machine at work.
The new electric lieht nlant instal
led by J. B. Sparks, of Heppner, is a
great improvement over the old plant
and somethine our Ittle clt lm
needed for a long time. Toe lights
In the stores and on the streets Im
proves the appearance of things very
much these dark evenings.
Several auto loads cf local enthu
siasts took the trip Saturday evening
to attend the wrestling match at
Heppner, Lexington being interested
in the local boys who appeared in the
contests. The Bauman Bros, carried
away the honors in both events to the
satisfaction of all present.
Last Saturday evenlne tha monv
friends of W. J. Davis gathered at his
piace on Blackhorse, the event being
the birthdav of Mr. T via nnri tho
party was a surprise to him. He re
ceived many congratulations and all
present enjoyed a splendid supper
which had been prepared by the
guests.
The farmers in this vicinity are all
busy with their farm work since the
warmer weather has set in. A great
many of them are plowing. From
various reports it is learned that a
great many will not have to reseed,
as they are of the opinion there is
enough seed in the ground that is
good to assure a fair stand of grain.
On the other hand several have re
seeded what they think has been
badly hurt. One farmer in this
vicinity did not sow any grain last
fall and is now putting in his entire
crop.
Federated Missionary Society Meet
at Mrs. Christensen's.
The Women's Federated Mission
ary Society had a very Interesting
meeting last Tuesday afternoon at
the home of Mrs. L. N. Christensen.
Mrs. W. W. Smead read a paper on
"The Red Man and the Government,"
and Mrs. Frank Gilliam presented a
paper, "Pioneer Missions." The roll
call was answered by each one pres
ent giving an Indian geographical
name. Twenty-nine members of the
society were present. The society
accepted the Invitation of Mrs. G. A.
Wilcox of Jordan, to meet at her
country home for one of the Spring
meetings, with a vote of thanks. An
invitation was extended to the Stan
dard Bearers and the King's Heralds
to meet with the society in the church
parlors on Saturday, March 23. Re
freshments were served at the close
of the meeting.
The funeral of Miss Lena Rhea was
held in this city on Tuesday, inter
ment being made in the Masonic cem
etery. Miss Rhea died last week in
Salem, after suffering for several
years from tubercular trouble, which
finally encompassed her death. She
was a daughter of C. A. Rhea, and
formerly lived in this city, where she
had a wide circle of friends. Besides
her father, she is survived by three
sisters, Mrs. Lillie Conser and Mrs.
Josle Jones of Portland, and Mrs. W.
E. Brock of Pendleton; three broth
ers, E. W. Rhea and-C. H. Rhea of
Echo, and C. C. Rhea of Heppner. All
were present at the funeral with the
exception of Mrs. Brock, who is con
tined to her home with illness.
Tomorrow night at the High
School auditorium will be presented
"Sunset" by students of the High
School. This gives promise of being
something very entertaining and well
worth the twenty cents which will be
charged as an admission price. The
proceeds of the play will go into the
athletic fund. A good attendance Is
expected.
FOR SALE OK TRADE.
One good young Mammoth Black
Jack for sale or trade. Also some
good work horses to trade for cattle.
Inquire of Frank Anderson, Heppner,
Oregon. Local and long distance
phones. ltu.
HARRIED FIFTY YEARS
Mr. and Mrs. B. McPhceters Are
Pleasantly Surprised on Date of
GoKIen Wedding Anniversary.
Mr. and Mrs. B. F. McPheeters,
of Morgan, celebrated their golden
wedding on Tuesda) at the home of
their son-in-law, E. W. Tomlin.
Mr. McPheeters was born Novem
ber 2, 1829, and his better half, who
until 50 years ago was Miss Mary
Ann Brooks, was born June 22, 1832.
His birth place was at Bloomington,
Ind., and hers at Manchester. 111.
They were married at Ash more, HI.,
reoruary zs, lXfia.
Mr. McPheeters received his high
er education at De Pau UnHersity in
ureencastie, ind. and began teaching
school at the age of 21, which occu
pation he followed irregularly until
tssz.
After their marriage. Mr. and Mrs.
McPheeters resided at Paris, 111. for
four years. From this place they
moved to Southeastern Kansas where
they were allotted a liberal portion
of the hardships endured by the early
settlers. In 1881 they moved to
Maysvllle, Colorado, where thev lived
only a short time, moving to Salida,
loi. wnere Mr. McPheeters engaged
in the mercantile business and other
occupations until 1903. They then
removed to Washington and lived for
short periods at Chester, Addy and
spoKane, and tor the past three years
have resided at Morgan."
Mr. McPheeters is a pioneer mem
ber of the I. O. O. F., which order he
joined in 1857 at Homer, Iowa, and
his wife is a member of the Rebeck-
ahs since 1881. They are honored
members of the Presbyterian church
and at present hold their member
ship in the Centenary church of that
talth In Spokane.
Three children were born to them.
one of whom died in infancy, the oth
er two being Jesse A. McPheeters, of
Spokane and Mrs. E. W. Tomlin, of
Morgan. They have nine grandchild
ren, two of whom are married.
This is their history as read durlne
the program, other numbers of which
were the few old-time songs bv the
crowd, remarks of welcome by T. M.
Benedict, song by Lawrence Shutt. "
ong by Miss Mattie O'&ullivan, reci
tation by Ruth Tomlin, recitation by
Lawrence Shutt, presentation speech
Dy ueorge hly, response by Mr. Mc
Pheeters, and reading of original
poem by Mrs. Broady. Hal Ely was
master of ceremonies.
A large banquet was enjoved by
all in the good old fashioned style,
everybody getting all the good things
they wanted. A large wedding cake
and a bridal cake were among the
luxuries served.
The house was well decorated in
becoming style and everybody en
joyed a good time. The men played
base ball, pitched horseshoes, jumned
and ran races and frolicked around
as though they were so many bovs,
while the women visited to their
heart's content and got acquainted
all around.
Those present were Mrs. Johannes
and Carl Troedson, Mr. and Mrs.
Swen Troedson, Mr. and Mrs. Paul
Troedson, Al and Akla Troedson,
Mrs. Swenson, Mr. and Mrs. Harl
Morgan and family, Mr. and Mrs.
Wate Crawford and family, Mr. Phil
lips, Mr. and Mrs. Parker and family,
Mrs. Ilenkle and daughter, Mrs.
Scott, Mr. Habelt, Mr. and Mrs. Geo.
Ely, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Elv, Mrs.
Laury, Mrs. Joost, Mrs. Rivers, Mr.
and Mrs. E. M. Shutt, Lawrence
Shutt, Essie Shutt, Mr. and Mrs. Hal
Ely and daughters, Messrs. W. P.,
Wid and Bert Palmateer, Mr. and
Mrs. T. M. Benedict, and Mr. and
Mrs. J. A. McPheeters, the last two
coming from Spokane to celebrate
the event. Rev. J. V. Crawford, of
Heppner, was among those invited
but was unable to attend.
The guests arrived in a body about
eleven o'clock, as per previous ar
rangement, and the old folks were
greatly surprised as they were not ex
pecting any such celebration.
Many valuable gifts were showered
on the happy couple and the guests
departed wishing Mr. and Mrs. Mc
Pheeters many more pleasant years
together.
A NEIGHBOR.
Young People Marry.
A quiet wedding took place in
Heppner Tuesday afternoon, when
Ida L. Hamilton of this city became
the wife of Arthur Harlow, of Par
kers Mill. Rev. T. S. Handsaker, of
the First Christian church, perform
ing the ceremony. Mr. Harlow op
erates the saw mill at Parkers Mill
and, like the bride, is well and favor-
known in this county. The Gazette-
Times extends congratulations.
Wm. Hendrix of Heppner Flat,
was in Heppner Monday attending to
business matters. Mr. Hendrix re
cently sold ten head of mules to a
man from Umatilla county for $1500.
He says that he had just received a
letter from his brother who lives
near Hardman, which stated that
people In that vicinity had been hav
ing some exciting times with a mad
dog. His brother also stated that
the coyotes are very thick In that
region, and great fear Is held for the
damage they may do when warm
weather arrives.