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THE GAZETTE-TIMES. HEPPNER, ORE.. THl'R9DAY. MAY 3, 1917 PAGE SEVEN rr tcj 11 . "Off'the-Tray" , the lunch service recently inaugurated by Union Pacific System that is proving immensely popular, is v a new reason why you should insist that your mmmammoMmm tickets read Union Pacific System. Coffn Mc mm Saodwlcba toe Pi 106 Doofhntit. . ji All "Off-tht-Tray" foods are of same high quality Hard Boiled a erred in Union Pacific System dinipg cars. Tha Begs. . . u waiter, pass through day and touristcsrs with Iislit Special Meat er food at unall prices. You will enjoy Lhia feature. Fowl Sandwiches (to season) . toe Wm. McMurray, General Pauaenger Agent T T run. Portiand U U U I IDElLCdD L HGN-T ELECTRICITY FOR THE FARM. SAFE -:- SIMPLE -:- EFFICIENT VAUGHN & SONS. AgtS. HEPPNER, OREGON People's Cash Market Phone Main 73 Wholesale and retail dealers in FRESH AND CURED MEATS Prompt attention given all orders. HENRY SCHWARZ. Proprietor Heppner Wood Yard E. ,E. BEAMAN SUCCESSOR TO N. A. CLARK Leave all orders at Humphreys Drug Co. WE HANDLE BLACKSMITH COAL IN SACKS OR IN TON LOTS. ALL WOOD FROM OUR YARDS WILL BE SAWED FOR 65 CENTS PER CORD. YOUR BUSINESS SOLICITED A DOLLAR'S WORTH FOR A DOLLAR SPENT V Assurance Is Given That All Funds Will Be Economi cally Expended. T ! Prices Raised $ J Owing to the increased cost of all food stuffs we are compelled to raise the prices on meals. On May first and thereafter we will charge for the fol- t lowing: SQUARE MEAL .... 35 Cents J T-BONE STEAK. . . .55 Cents SIRLOIN STEAK... 40 Cents t t Thanking our many customers for past patronage and assuring you of our desire for future patronage, we are 5 yours 10 serve, The Elkhorn Restaurant ! .1. I t BEN YEN, Proprietor. i Gazette-Times Ads W01 Pay You In the selection of a Highway Engineer at an annual salary of $3600, the Stat Highway Commission threw another bombshell Into the camp ot those opposing the road bond bill. Opponents ot this measure had been predicting that a $6000 or $4000 man would be given this job. The action ot the Commissioners In this import ant matter only corroborates the as surance previously given that they will safely and economically expend all funds entrusted to them. It Is entire ly In keeping with the announced policy ot the Commission that It will give a dollar's worth of value for every dollar expended In all matters connected with road construction. Mr. Nunn, the Highway Engineer, was se lected because of his efficiency. He has had years of experience in road building and t'.ie records of his wor show the most satisfactory results a a low cost to these footing the bill. iS MR. SPENCE JCOMSISTENT? Four, years ago C. E, Spence' Master of t)' G advocated the Grange bill which proposed the issuance of ( per cent bonds by counties for con struction of permanent roads, the bonds to be paid by direct tax levy. Mr. Spence is now vigorously op posing the road bond Mil which pro poses isuing $ti,000,000 twenty-five-year 4 per cent bonds for hard-surfaced roads. A direct tax is not imposed for the retirement of these bonds. Ample revenue to pay the Interest and retire the bonds at maturity is already pro vided by law from the increased auto mobile licenses and the existing one- fourth mill state road tax which has been a fixed tax against all property in the state for the last four years. In other words, the bill to be passed upon by the voters at the June elec tion will not increase the general taxes of the Individual. If Mr. Spence was right in 1912 he is wrong now. MILITARY PREPAREDNESS Moving of heavy gun carriages, and heavy loads of ammunitions and army supplies, necessitates better roads than at present are available in Oregon. L our state Is exposed to attack, the railroad facilities are not as well adapted to carrying heavy guns as are improved highways, and it is up to Oregon to get its through trunk roads in shape to facilitate the move ment of supplies. Should the railroad centers become too congested, owing to war burdens or should they fall into the hands of an enemy, the through roads would be the only means of communication left to get supplies from place to place In the interior. Farmers would of necessity depend upon the through roads for marketing their crops. Every resident of Oregon will see the neces sities of the situation once this is called to his attention and will see the bearing this has on the road ques tion to be voted upon June 4th. The Dalles Chronicle. Good roads are indispensable to the progress and prosperity of any state or community. Such improvements attract the tourist, encourage local development, promote social life, im prove market conditions and stimu late thrift. Rural life is made more attractive and agricultural develop ment is advanced in proportion as ac cessible roads are established and maintained. The further settlement and development of the state's unten anted lands add to their value. The consequent increase in assessable val ues gives assurance of reduced taxes. Support the good roads bond bill June 4th and thereby assist to effect these conditions. Oregon has talked good roads for 60 years. Millions of dollars have been expended in that time filling mud holes. The state is in third place in commerce and population among the Coast states. The road bonding prop osition, on which the people will vote June 4th, Is the ' first comprehensive road programme ever submitted to the people. With the main trunk lines, provided for in the road bond bill, taken care of, road district money will be ex pended on looal laterals connecting with state-Improved highways, bring ing the farmer, no matter where situ ated, in direct contact with the city markets. All are agreed that Oregon needs good roads. The only material dif ference of opinion Is as to the method of financing the movement direct tax ation or bonds based on a revenue already provided by law. The fact that taxes are already burdensome is the very best argument for issuing bonds. The combined revenue from an increased auto license and the existing state road tax will pay the Interest and retire at maturity the bonds proposed In the good roads bill. The people will vote on this bond bill at the special election June 4th. SCHOOL NOTES FROM 1 SUPERINTENDENT Mr. N. 8. Pittman, head of the Rural Department of the Oregon Nor mal School, at Monmouth, Oregon, was a visitor in Morrow county April IS. IS and 17. April 16th, In company with your county school superintendent, he vis ited three of our high schools, Hepp ner, Lexington and lone, where in his forceful manner he delivered ad dresses to the high school students which were Inspiring and helpful. From lone we went to school dis trict No. 28, where Miss Lera Githens to" teaching. The grounds and build ing were ot the antiquated type, but a surprise was In store when we en tered the building. It was such a bright and cheery place, so neat and homelike, the teacher possessing a bright, sociable, sunshiny natnre, and the pupils responding to its Influence. The scene will be remembered by each of us, and surely the sunshine will live forever in the hearts of the pupils. Mr. Pittman talked to them about the Influence of good reading, and rendered a selection which was hear tily enjoyed by all. From here we went to Morgan. Mrs. Ida Gaumnetz, who Is visiting there from Seattle, kindly prepared supper for us at the store and we cer tainly did justice to the meal. Geo. B. Whitcomb, owner of the store, and Mr. Faulkner, enter tained us with music until eight o' clock when we went to the Morgan school where a local institute was held. This meeting was the occasion for calling together the teachers, school officers, parents and children of dis tricts Nos. 5, 16 and 28. A program consisting of songs, recitations and readings was arranged by the teach ers Misses Lillian Tro'edson, Lera Githens and Echo Githens. The chil dren rendered their parts in a pleas ing manner.. Miss Echo Githa,ns gave a short talk upon "Our Schools and How to Improve Them." Mr. Geo. Ely, chairman of one of the school boards, handled the topic, "Why I am Proud of my Country," In an able manner. Mrs. Shurte spoke about the "Industrial Club Work," and the next morning or ganized a club of several members. Mr. Pittman's address followed and was enjoyed by all present. The meeting was satisfactory in every way. The next morning we visited the school to learn something of the regulamvork, and were much pleased with Miss Githens' management. The pupils are enthusiastic and willing workers. A report from there since our return says "The boys have built a teeter and swing on the play ground since you left." They are wanting to make , their school a standard school, a standard school in every way. From this place we went to Cecil, visited the school taught by Mr. Grant. A small room in the hall is used for this school. We found books from the State Library there. A stone water cooler, maps and other equip ment equal to most of the districts In the county. Mr. Grant is teaching a good school, the pupils are interested and he is getting results. Discipline was perfect In the afternoon a pleasing pro gram was rendered by the school. Mr. Pittman gave a reading which was enjoyed by all. Leaving this school we went to the Cecil school house, where a very suc cessful meeting was planned. Mrs. Joyce Hayes and Miss Irene Douglass arranged the meeting. The program consisted of musical selections and the swinging of Indian clubs by the teachers and pupils. Miss Irene Douglass' musical solo was heartily encored and a second one rendered. Mr. Sturgill from Gilliam county was present and made an interesting talk. Mr. Pittman followed and the meeting closed with a few remarks from the clerk, Mr. W. B. Ewing. While at Cecil we stopped at C. A. Minor's for dinner and too much praise cannot be given Mrs. Bennett for the splendid repast. We had some of the finest butter milk we ever tasted and our only regret was that we could not camp right there. LENA SNELL SHURTE, County School Superintendent. The Registered PURE BRED PERCHERON STALLION C H AMP AS WEIGHT 1940 LBS. . Will make the season at the following places: At the Roy Stamp ranch in Sand Hollow every Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday. At McRoberts Stable in Heppner every Thurs day, Friday & Saturday. TERMS 20 2 to Insure.- $15 00 for the season. ,!a Ior me ROY STAMP, Owner A vote for the good roads bonds June 4th will be a vote to pull Oregon out of the mud. Henry Johnson Building Fine Home For George White. Henry Johnson of this city is the contractor in charge of building the new farm residence for George White on his ranch five miles north of Lex ington. The house is one of the most mod ern in the county, having all the con veniences found in the city residence. It is a story and a half in height and contains eight rooms. Besides the modern fixtures within the house, Mr. White will have a complete sys tem of water works on the place. All material going into the house was purchased in Lexington, Tum-A-Lum Lumber Co. furnishing the lumber. ALFALFA HAY FOR SALE. IN QUIRE C. R. 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