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TAGE TWO
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THE GAZETTE-TIMES.
The Heppner Uaiette. Established
March :M. 1SS.
T!ie Heppner Timesu bstahlishw Io
vemher IS, 117.
Consolidated February 15, 1913-
r AWTRR CRAWFORD
Kditor and Proprietor.
Thursday, June 3, 1915.
FACE TO FACE.
The United S'ates and Germany
are face to face over the Lusitauia
affair. The gravity of the issue can
not be disguised. The German reply,
though framed in conciliatory terms,
does not retreat an inch from Ger
many's assertion of its right to carry
on its deadly submarine warfare
against its enemies without any re
gard to the rights or interests or lives
of neutrals. If America gets in be
tween Germany and ner enemies, so
much the worse for America.
President Wilson has notified Ger
many that the Imperial government
will be held to a "strict accountabil
ity." That is the language of war,
though it does not necessarily mean
that we shall resort to war, except
as an ultimate necessity to protect
our rights, our citizens, our honor
and our sovereignty. It seems incred
ible that we shall progress Into war,
and, notwithstanding the unsatisfac
tory, uncompromising and unpromis
ing nature of Germany's note, it is
not likely that there will be warfare.
We do not want it and we may trust
the President to assert the National
dignity without it, if there is a way it
can be d.me. There might be sev
erence of diplomatic relations and
there might be a confederation of
neutral nations to outlaw Germany.
The result would indeed he a situa
tion approaching a condition of war,
which would be different from active
and destructive belligerency. It would
be different because in the circum
stances war would be difficult, and
almost impossible, r.r both Germany
and the United States.
It might be wished that Germany
had assumed a different position. It
appears desirous of keeping Amer
ica's friendship, but it is obviously
not willing to sacrifice anything to
keep it. It is true enough that Ger
many has an enormous weapon in her
submarines and has done incalcuable
harm to Groat Ilritain. But no con
sideration that Germany may or may
not through her submarine blockade
be making headway against the allies
can compel us to concede her right
to deslroy innocent American lives as
an incident to her strategy. The
United States cannot yield to Ger
many the power to alter or repeal the
accepted rules of warfare merely be
cause it is to her present advantage
to do so. We have no such obliga
tion to Germany; but we have a clear
and imperative duty to ourselves.
The President has taken a firm
stand, and he has the country be
hind him. It does not expect him to
back down: but it does expect and
desire Germany to acknowledge her
error, and to cease her attacks upon
American ships and her destruction
of American lives. Oregonian.
Mr. Clark Retires From Hoard.
The annual school election will be
held on June 21st, as will be noted
from the official announcement in an
other column. Mr. M. D. Clark, who
served the district as director for the
past six years, has announced that he
will not be a candidate again. Dur
ing his term of office there has been
much improvement in our school, and
Mr. Clark has stood at all times for
progress, backing every move for the
betterment of the school and stand
ing behind every proposition to place
it in the front rank of the educa
tional institutions of the state. Not
the least part of his work has been
his strong support of improved build
ings and grounds, and he can retire
at the end of his term with the con
sciousness of duty to the public well
done.
We are authorized to state that Mr
L. E. Bisbee, a native son of Heppner
and a member of the firm of Gilliam
& Bisbee, will be, a candidate for di
rector to succeed Mr. Clark, and it is
not at all likely that he will have any
opposition.
The "Hehisch" ia the title of the
High School Annual Issued the past
week from the typographical rooms
of The Gazette-Times and published
under the able management and di
rection of the pupils of Heppner High
School. The staff, composed of young
men and young women, made a com
plete success of their work, and the
Annual has received the highest
praise from the people of this city.
Having succeeded so well in their in
itial effort to get out a school pub
lication of this class, the pupils plan
to continue their work during the
coming year, and get out another An
nual. They will give more time to
the preparation of the subject matter
The pupils have taken a fine interest
in ge tting out the Annu.nl and they
greatly appreciate the splendid sup
port accorded them by the faculty of
the school and the business men o
Heppner, which made it possible for
the start to wind up their work with
all bills paid and money in the treas
ury.
a Lexington caller Monday.
J. M. McKlmruey. of Heppner Flat
was trading in town Tuesday.
Mrs. C. A. Morey was visiting at
Lank Booher's for a few days.
Mrs. Anna Marshall laft for Gor
vallis Thursday to visit her parents
who live at that place.
Percy Jarmon of Butter creek and
Jake Wells, county assessor, were
Lexington callers Thursday.
Jos. Burgoyne has Installed a new
electric light plant for the lighting
of his store and warehouse.
Mrs. Effie Carmichael was called to
Portland on account of the serious
illness of her daughter Merle, who is
under the doctor's care at that place.
Dr. Issabel Sedgewick shipped a
car load of furniture and some stock
to Portland last week. Ed Duran
had charge of the car, returning
Monday.
Miss Eva Swanson, a teacher in
the lone public schools during the
past year, is visiting friends In this
vicinity for a few days, when she
will return to her home In Mystic,
Iowa.
Perry Helms of Vancouver, Wash.,
is visiting his brothers John and Jim
Helms at this place. This is Mr.
Helms's first visit in this part of the
state and he will remain for some
time.
Two of the teachers departed for
their homes last Friday, Miss Anna
Ferm to Cherryville, Oregon, and
Miss Mabel Smith to Ontario, Ore.
They will return in the fall to take
up their work again in the school
here.
H. C. Gillmore, a prominent far
mer and stockman of Hermington,
Wash., is in this vicinity buying
mules for ranch work in his part of
the country. Mr. Gillmore is expect
ing to purchase two carloads of
mules if he can find what he wants.
R. 0. Teague returned Monday
from a visit to the Exposition at
San Francisco and reports very fa
vorably the success of the Exposition.
Mr. Ttague is of the opinion it will
be better later on when all exhibits
will be in place for the inspection of
the public.
J. M. White is having a well
drilled on his farm north of Lexing
ton. The work is being done by the
well known well drillers, Bufflngton
and Nichoson of lone. Mr. White
expects to obtain plenty of water at
a reasonable depth and when finished
will be a valuable addition to his
farm.
Andrew Reaney has a new well on
his ranch northeast of Lexington.
He secured a good flow of water at a
depth of 400 ft. The well was fin
ished by W. D. Newlon, after a per
iod of about one year. Last tall the
tools became fast and after several
weeks work they succeeded in re
moving them.
W. E. Leach has a force of car
penters working on the new addition
co his store between the main build
ing and his new warehouse. He ic
tearing out the two old store rooms
In this place he will have one large
store room all under one roof. This
will be more convenient than the old
rooms.
For several days a high wind has
been blowing, drying the ground out
very fast since the rains have quit
As long as the weather is cool and
cloudy it is prophesied by tarmers
no harm will be done to growing
crops. North of Lexington grain is
heading out very fast ana is very
rank. Cool cloudy weather will help
grain to mature at the right time.
The past week has been a very
busy one for the public school at
this place. Friday night at the Hall
the high school produced the play
"Esmerelda" to a large audience. On
Saturday night the graduation exer
cises of the 8th grade were held
there being nine successful members
of the class who were presented wun
diplomas by the president of the
board, W. E. Leach. The address
was delivered by Dr. J. Perry Conder
of Heppner. It is very gratifying to
the patrons of the school to know the
past year has been a very successful
one. and general satisfaction has pre
vailed throughout the year. Upon
this success the directors have re
tained all the teachers except one
for another year, and is was with re
gret that this one could not be here
another year. From tne scnoo
hoard it was announced that one
teacher will be needed to fill the va
cancy and a new teacher added to the
teaching force for another year In
order to maintain the Increased at
tendance in the high school
IRRIGON.
You will note from the announce
niMit elsewhere in this paper that the
good people of lone have prepared an
excellent program for the Farmers
Union Picnic in that city next Tues
day. This, together with the oppor
tunity offered to enjoy a social time
among neighbors and friends, should
call forth a large attendance from
Heppner. Our people should take
time to prepare for a day of recrea
tion and go In large numbers. It is
the courteous thing to do and we
know our friends down the line will
be pleased and will make every effort
to see that you have a good time. Fill
the baskets with good eats and join
the farmers at lone on Tuesday in the
biggest picnic ever pulled off in
Morrow county.
LEXINGTON.
to
Geo. Allyn made several trips
Heppner last week.
Phil Doherty of Wells Springs was
Mr. V. M. Ray went to lone on
business Sunday.
Mrs. Geo. Patterson left for Port
land the first of the week.
Mr. and Mrs. Thorpes of lone, were
Irrigon visitors Thursday.
Miss Berdia George is spending
several weeks with friends in Pendle
ton. Mr. H. M. Lansdowne went to Coy
ote Sunday to take charge of govern
ment work there.
Mr. and Mrs. S. L. Carson spent
last Sunday in their old home town,
Irrigon, returning to Hermiston that
afternoon.
Mrs. Tom Mooney and children
came up from Portland Saturday and
will make their home here. They
will reside in the Doering house.
Mrs. L. B. Kicker and children,
who have been at the Fred Rleks
ranch for the past ten days, returned
to their home at Milton Wednesday.
son went oer to Condon last Tues
day to see the excitement there.
Mr. and Mrs. Clare went out to
Jacob BorUer tf last Monday and
spent a few hours in the country.
Walt Puyear and family went over
to Hermiston last. Saturday wnere
Walt caught a nice bunch of frys.
Mr. E. R. Higgs has purchased one
of W. R. Cochrane houses. We do
not know whether E. R. Is bluffing or
not.
Mrs. C. C. Chick and son Charles
left for Portland last Sunday where
they will have a vacation for some
time.
W. J. Blake and three of his boys
went over to Condon in their buzz
wagon last Tuesday to attend the
races.
Bishop Paddock, of Hood River,
was an lone visitor last week, being
the guest of Mr. and Mrs. Knappen
berg. Leonard Carlson went down to
Portland last Thursday morning to
visit with his parents for a short
time.
Ralph Hymer, who has been en
gaged with Dick Turpin for some
time, went to Arlington last Wednes
day
Jack Hynd's two daughters from
Cecil have been out at the Gus Reid
ranch visiting with Mrs. Reid for a
few days.
Mrs. George Henry of Toppenish,
Wash, is visiting with her mother
Mrs. Walter Cason. She came over
last Sunday.
The mandolin club of lone went up
to Lexington last Friday evening and
played for the school entertainment
at that place.
Some of the lone members of the
Elk lodge were Heppner visitors
Thursday night of last week. They
got home early.
Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Wilt and Mr.
and Mrs. S. E. Moore were Heppner
visitors last Sunday evening, attend
ing church at that place.
Miss Dalles Perkins, who has been
n lone for some time visiting with
er father, returned to her home in
Porland last Tuesday morning.
Mrs. Garfield and two of her
daughters from tUe vicinity of Port
land, came in on last Friday's train
and are visiting at the home of Mrs.
L. P. Davidson.
H. M. Olden, who has had a sudden
attack of Fordites, was operated on
last week. He is now out of all dan
ger and is running that new machine
like an old timer.
Three of our last year's teachers
departed for their homes last Thurs
day, Miss Romney going to Seattle.
Miss Daniels and Miss Wattenburger
going to Monmouth.
Miss Mohr, who has been teaching
school here the past term left last
Monday for Portland. No wonder
there is so much sororw in lone since
all these good looking single ladies
have gone.
J. A. Waters came down last week
to put the linishing touches on the
moving act. He got packed up in
good shape, and now we are sorry to
say we have a vacant house in lone.
Walt Smith and a load of bold
fishermen drove over to the Umatilla
river last Sunday to get a mess of
fish. We did not learn what the
catch was, but the boys all say they
had the time of their lives.
Miss Mabel Stanley and Mr. Wm
Black were married at the home of
Jacob Bortzer Wednesday evening of
last week. The young couple left for
Marshfield on Friday's train where
Mr. Black is engaged as a chemist
Miss Swanson, who was one of our
last year's teachers, is visiting in
Lexington for a few days before go
ing to the Rose Show in Portland.
She will go from there to her home
in Iowa.
Professor Doak and wife left last
Sunday morning for Chicago, where
they will visit Mrs. Doak s parents
From there they will go to West Vir
ginia where they wii' visit with his
people for some time
The lone ball boys journeyed over
to Fossil last Saturday and played
the same day with the Fossil boys
The game was 3 to 4 in favor of
lone. They also played again on
Sunday, the victory being for lone
once more. The score was 4 to 8.
The boys are playing very good ball
this year as tlif y have to he defeated
for the first time yet his season.
The graduating exercises were
held in the skating rink last Thurs:
day night. There was a large crowd
In attendance. Dr. V. H. Bleakney
was the speaker of the evening and
he is a very able speaker and said a
great many things of interest to all
who heard him. There were 13 grad
uates. A nice program was rendered
by home talent and a good time was
had by all present. Mr. Paul Rlet
mann presented the diplomas.
Don't forget the date of the Far
mers' Union picnic to be held at long
next Tuesday, June the 8th. We car(
give you a partial list of the pro
gram. The morning will be spent
with musical numbers and some good
speaking. After that, the big feed
After dinner we will have a baby
show and a prize will be given for
the best looking baby under 12
months of age. There will be a ball
game, after which we will have boys
and girls races, fat man's race, lean
contest for ladies, three-legged race
man's race, ladies race, nail driviilg
and a potato race. There will
enough other sport to make the day
as enjoyable as possible,
Closing Out Sale
on Men's and Boys'
CLOTHING
500
SUITS IN ALL
500
We are cutting the heart out of them.
Men's $25 Suits : now $18.00
Men's $22.50 Suits : now $16.00
Men's $20 Suits : now $15.00
Men's $18 Suits : now $13.00
Men's $15 & $16 Suits : now $10.00
Men's $12.50 Suits : now $8.00
Boys' Suits at half price.
IONE.
Rufus Cochran and wife went over
to Pendleton last Friday evening in
their jitney.
J. H. Blake moved his family out
to the ranch last Friday where they
will spend the summer.
E. J. Bristow and family and Miss
Kitty Wllmot attended church at
Heppner last Sunday evening.
Joe Mason, who has been down to
Portland for some time returned to
lone Wednesday of last week.
Frank Engleman aud L. P. David-
This is no bluff sale, but the real thing. Come early to get
your choice. All Sale Goods CASH.
THOMSON BROS.
SECOND ANNUAL MORROW COUNTY
TTS 9
Union Picnic
TUESDAY,
ION
JUNE 8, 1915,
E, OREGON
Morning Program be
gins promptly at 10
o'clock.
Orchestra
- W. T. McNabb
Orchestra
Rev. J. L. Jones
Quartette
Miss Catherine Jones
J. B. Brown
Trombone Solo - W. F. Burger
Address - Hector McPherson
Recitation - Walter Gay
Address O. F. Dornblaser
Music - Orchestra
Music
Introductory
Music
Prayer
Selection
Reading -
Address
Afternoon Program
Girls Race, under 12.
Boys Race, under 12.
Ladies Race.
Potato Race.
Three-legged Race.
Fat Man's Race.
Lean Man's Race.
Nail Driving Contest for Ladies.
Prettiest Baby, under 12 months.
JUDGES.
Ed Rietman, George Calkins, W.
S. Smith.
You are cordially invited to Celebrate
with the Farmers.
BASKET D1NNEI
Bring Your Basket
Well Filled.
I A Good Time Assured
A scene from "Tillie's Punctured
Itonmnce," a nix-reel coinclj HUu
Ti.flater, .Monday and Tuesday, next
week.
STAR THEATER Coming Monday & Tuesday, be 7 & 8 "Tillies Punctured Romace"
This great 6-reel Comedy ran 6 weeks in Portland, showing to 51,000 people in a single week.
People who enjoy good comedy are seeing it every time they have the chance, some as many as
three times and are anxious to see it again. This is guaranteed to be the funniest picture ever
seen in this part of the country and if you live 20 miles from Heppner we guarantee you to be
well paid for your time and expense in coming to see this wonderful picture. The prices of ad
mission will be 35c for balcony, 25c, lower floor and 15c for children. Your money will be refunded if you are not more than satisfied.