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Newspaper Page TextOr. PFTW "1 STTB-I1ME H VOL 34, NO. 12. HEPPNER, OREGON, THURSDAY, JUNE 14, 1917. Gazi STrRQPPTTVrTnv 1 en tiiti trri i T-. E E Iaw M ill Now Take Its Course Re garding Those Who Failed To ' Register Oregon's Quota Rased on 'Census. Portland, Ore., June 14, 1917. The period of grace for men of mil itary age who failed for any reason to register on War Census Day, is end ed. From now on, every slacker is to be hunted down without mercy. There will be no leniency. Governor Withycombe has received official instructions from the Provost Marshal General, at Washington, D. C, that the most vigorous enforce ment of the penal clause of the law will be required against all who have not registered. It is announced that the quota of men to be drafted into the military service from each state will be based on previous census estimates, not on the actual registration figures, which In Oregon were slightly lower than the estimate. Inasmuch as the men to be called are chosen by lot, the fail ure of any man who should have done 80 increases the chances against any other man who did his duty and reg istered. For this reason, particularly, and also as a patriotic duty, every one of the 62,840 men. who registered In Oregon Is asked, to help in the drive to round up the slackers. Already the sheriffs, police officers and precinct registrars have been di rected by the Adjutant General to report all suspicious cases. But now through the press, and in response to official orders from Washington, all men who have registered are ask d to aid in this Anti-Slacker cam paign. Of course, there may be a few who can present legitimate excuses for not having registered. But they will have to present them In court. The time for leniency Is passed, and im prisonment faces those who tried to evade their duty to their country. NOTICE OK TAKING VP OK AN ESTRAYK1) ANIMAL Notice Is hereby given that I have taken up and now hold at my place about 16 miles North of Lexington, Oregon the following described an imal; one Roan Gelding, apparent ly 4 or 6 yrs. old, weight about 900, branded with Indian brand on right shoulder. Animal has been at my place all winter of 1916-1917. Ow ner may have animal upon paying for this notice and pasture bill. JAMES CARTY. 101 WELL NAMED A representative of the Gazzette Times had the pleasure of a visit of a couple of days last week at Enterprise in Wallowa county. Nestled over among the Powder river mountains, iu one of the richest valleys of the entire state, is this little city of En terprise, and it is properly named. Bustling enterprise is noted on every hand and the citizens of the place are up and a'coming for everything that puts their town to the front. At this place Is located one of the largest yel low pine lumber mills in the state, an institution that maintains a large pay roll and has added some 500 people to the population of Enterprise. Much very substantial building is be ing pushed to completion, and It was indeed a great surprise to one who . had never visited the Valley before to note the evidences of prosperity abundantly manifested on every hand. A very pleasant visit was enjoyed with Editor Geo. P. Cheney, of the Record-Chieftain, who is the proud possessor of the finest little printing plant to be found anywhere In the state and located in a fine new build ing constructed just right for the business. Editor Cheney has recent ly installed a latest model, multiple magazine linotype and expects to begin the printing and publishing of a dally the first of July, and the hus tling citizens of Enterprise will help him to make it a success. One is well repaid for a ride into Wallowa county, as the natural scenery of that section can hardly be surpassed. A snow storm prevented a good view of the lake at Joseph and the surround ing mountains, and the fact that we missed seeing this will compel us to take another trip over there some future day. 1 SLACKERS HAD THEIR GHANC The home of Mr. and Mrs. J. D. Eaumun was the scene of a very beautiful, wedding, when their daughter Helen became the bride of Mr. Ernest Christensen, on Sunday June 10th at 2:30 P. M. The bride and groom entered the room to the strains of a wedding march played by Miss Leona Leach. Rev. Sad ler performed, the ceremony after which MUss Nettie Davis Bang "I Love You Truly." After congratula tions and best wishes were given, the bride and groom led the way into the dining room where a bountiful wed ding dinner was served. Mr. and Mrs. Christensen have lived near Lexington for many years and have many friends. They will make their home for the present at Slocum's Mill, in the mountains. Those present at the wedding were: Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Reaney and daughter Edith, Mr. and Mrs. Law rence Reaney, Mr. and Mrs. Will Budden, Misses Leona Leach, Net tie Davis, Cecil Scott, Velma Brown, Mrs. J. F. McMillan, Fred Shields. Walter Reltmann and Rev. Lee Sad ler. The bride was dressed in a very beautiful white gown trimmed with shadow and silver lace. She wore a veil and carried roses and lillles of the valley. The groom wore black. The bride received many beautiful and useful presents. The Lexington people all join In wishing Mr. and Mrs. Christensen a long and prosper ous married life. Word has Jbeen received here that a nine pound daughter had been born June 9th to Mr., and Mrs. Will Crow. The little lady will be na med June Elizabeth. Among the newest Improvements we notice that Mr. Saxe has torn down his old residence and will build a new bungalow at once. The ice cream social given last Friday night by the young people's society was a decided success In every way. Silas Beach and wife of Portland are' visiting relatives and friends here. , Miss Nettle Davis, popular young lady, went to Portland Tuesday to attend the Rose Carnival.. She was accompanied by her sister Gladys tine and Miss Cora Johnson. Clay Phillips is limping around as the result of an attack of rheuma tism. Percy Harris Is another popular young man who went to join the na vy Tuesday. Bert Bowker of Heppner was a Lexington visitor Monday. Thomas Hanson was in from the ranch Tuesday and made a quick trip to Heppner during the day. Mr. and Mrs. W. T. Campbell have returned from a pleasant visit to Spokane. Resolutions of Condolence Whereas, it has pleased Almighty God, ruler of the Universe, to call from among the members of Ruth Chapter No. 32, O. E. S our beloved brother, Frank J. Habclt. Brother Habelt was a highly respected citizen of this community, and a worthy member of Ruth Chapter. Be-it resolved, that we bow in hum ble ftbmission to the will of our Heavenly 'Father, yet we mourn the loss of our brother, and to those who .., iu w uus oi una life we extend our deepest sympathy in this hour of bereavement. Resolved that a copy of these reso- lutlons be spread upon the minutes of Ruth Chapter No. 32, O. E. 8., and a copy sent to the family of our deceased brother, and also to the lo cal paper for publication. A. L. AYERS, JENNIE ILER, VIVIAN COX, Commi'tee, Local Physician Writes Interesting Letter Home roads, F. W. Robinson, traffic man- Roaebure HOODOO fertilizer Dear Edtr8 M'nn'' 31' 1917 r f f P'-t -"be erected" Ce. Dear Editor. .'transportation is the only commod- It occurs to me that some of your' ty that has not advanced enormous readers might be interested in hear- ly in the past few months, while the 1 Halsey. Local wool growers sell ing the Mayo clinic. we arrived in Rochester May 27 after an uneventful trip. Shortly after our arrival we were pleased to I meet Jim Franklin of Cecil, who told us that his wife had Just undergone a successful operation. i Monday morning at 8 we were at St. Mary's hospital to see the opera- Hons at what is considered one of the most remarkable institutions of its kind in the world. The hospital accomodates 280 patients and Is al- wuj-b uueu. ii is even not uncom- muu lur imueuio iu wan ten aays tor a room. I note a great many changes since IL-onunuea on rage 8) LOCAL CHAPTER RAISES $1000.00 FOR AMERICAN The Morrow County Chapter of the American Red Cross Society launched its membership campaign in this city last Saturday and as a result it now has a total member ship of 431 and $1049 in the treas ury. The results of the day's work far exceeded the hopes and expectations of the most optomlstic. Of the fund raised, the largest individual a mount came in through the member ship dues. The committee on mem bership started to work early in the day and had placed booths in the hotel, bank and on the prominent corners of Main street and each booth had any number of busy wor kers who went out and rounded up the members. A total of $606.80 was brought in through the mem bership campaign alone, and of that amount, $200 was for life member ships. Those who have thus far enlisted for life! memberships are Mrs. Bert Mason of lone and Mrs. PhiU Cohn of Heppner. Through the entertainment which was provided, a largo crowd of peo ple from the surrounding country was attracted here. The larger part of them, as they later showed, were attracted through their whole soul ed interest in the Red Cross work. By way of entertainment, a pro gram, patriotic in nature, was riven in the Fair Pavlllion. The program opened In the morning but owing to the late hour, it was not presented as had been previously arranged. Therefore J. Alger Fee did not de liver his address on the Red Cross until the afternoon session. Hon. Frank McCrillls, a promin ent broker and realectate operator of Portland opened the afternoon program by making a stirring appeal to Morrow County citizens to subsc ribe to the Liberty bonds. Before the sound of Mr. McCrillis's words had died away, $11,000 had been subscribed to the loan and before the end of the week $22,500 had been taken by private citizens and public institutions. The First National Bank of Heppner subscribed for $5 000, the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks took $1000, Andy Rood took $5000 and others took less, making up the total. Hon. J. Alger Fee of Pendleton, city attorney and prominent lawyer of that place delivered a masterful address upon the Red Cross. He WILL OPEN JULY FIRST The Farmers & Stockgrowers Na ional Bank of Heppner will open for uslness in the banking roqnis now cc'pled by the Heppner Loan & Savings Bank, on July 1. This new nstitutlon will have a capitalization f $50,000.00 and will be thoroueh- y equipped to do a general banking tusiness. New fixtures are beina: in- tailed In the banking rooms and, J'ley will present an attractive ap-j institution has prance. This new institution has as officers: J. W. Beymer, president; I Frank Anderson, 1st vice president; j. w. Creath( 2nd vlce pre8ldent; S. : W. Spencer, cashier. Directors: J. ' ng citizens and capitalists of the Lex yt. Beymer, Frank Anderson, J. W. 1 country and also increase the Creath, W. T. Matlock, J. G. Thorn- PltaHtion to twenty Ave or per son, J. D. French. Joseph M. Hayes thou" dollars' T Mr' nd S. W. Spencer. nw. t. ii i , v . t The Bell telephone Bystem has hown what a great industry can do n aiding the government in time of !" a!ilh! brl? f " " 18 f1 supporting institution and no burden o the government and taxpayers. I In comment on the . 15 per cent in- rease in freight rates asked by rail-, cost of everything entering into the manufacture of transportation has advanced from 15 to 100 per cent, Mill City. Hammond Lumber Co. raises wages 25c a day ' nue to the lack of nasseneers and freight. Oreeon is llkelv to lose the I two fast Hill steamers plying from' Flavel to San Francisco, as thev are operating at a loss and the company j8 contemplating" their sale to the1 Pacific Steamship Company ot Seat- tie to nut on the run between that port and San Francisco. It is high I tlmA fnr Orpcnn tn walrA nn find iHvaI such enterprises the support they neeQ before we lose them. RED CROSS SOCIETY brought home in true words U e sit uation which now confronts our country. He would awaken the peo ple or this immediate section to the great danger which hangs over us. He said that we here seem to but little realize that the United States is at war. "Will it take bloodshed upon our own doorsteps to make us fully realise our position" is the question asked by Mr. Fee. He paid a glowing tribute to Clara Barton and Florence Nightingale, those an gels of mercy who ministered to the wounded and dying on former battle fields and told bow our own Clara Bartons and our own Florence Nightingales would go upon the battle fields in the present conflict. . Other interesting features of the program were found in the singing of the chorus, the flag drill by six pretty high school girls and the recit ing of "The Call to Arms" by Mrs. Ellis Minor. .Another big feature of the day's entertainment was the automobile parade, in which upwards of a hun dred cars participated. Many beau tiful floats and decorated cars were in evidence. The spirit which en tered into this part of the program was occasioned through the tireless efforts of C. A. Minor, chairman of the auto parade committee. Mrs. A. M. Phelps, secretary of the Morrow County Chapter has presen ted a condensed report which we herewith submit for the benefit of our readers who may be interested in knowing from what sources the money was raised. The Red Cross ball in the evening proved a big suc cess and was the best dance of the season, according to the unanimous opinion of all who attended. In this connection it is well to say that Ben Patterson did more than his bitj in dishing out lemonade and ice cream. The receipts from this stand were donated to the Red Cross American Red Cross. Morrow Co. Chapter. Sports Committee r fleeted $280.00 check to Red Cross 169.60 Dance 153.10 Lemonade and Baloon Booth 38.60 Patriotic Song Books 20.25 Members 429 Life Members 2 Total Members 431 Membership Dues $606.80 Red Cross Pins.: 60.65 Total 1049.00 LEXINGTON GETS Lexington Will Have New Bank A meeting of the directors of the Heppner Loan & Savings Bank was 1 eld in this city on Saturday last, and t was decided to change the place of business of this bank to Lexington Supplementary articles of incorpor- tlon have Deen flled to this effect and expected to be ready for business i ucn quaiicio wituiu a vcij lew ays. The new bank will be the Lex- ngton State Bank, and it is expected hat as soon as the supplementary rtlcles ot incorporation have been artmenti tQ ,ocalize tne bank and e, eot an entire new set of officers and irectors, having on the board lead- u ypuC. xou & Savings Bank wlil continue with the new bank as its cashier. For the 5reBent at ,east tne bankInK rooms & ' , e aaA w . tn a building 7y wlppti to tlie banking business. Stanfleld. -$10,000 fruit warehouse fcere practically assured, cllp Rt 65 cents a Pund Stanfleld ships 250 cases of swiss cheese to San Francisco, Brownsville. 12,000 pounds of Blackberries sell for $300 here. Dufur. At least five silos will be built in this vicinity this soring. Hermiston. Tillamook dairymen fcuy Butter Creek ranch, 240 acres tor J36.000. St. TTAlonH. . MnPnrmlclr vora launches another 2,000,000 foot lum- ber carrier. IONE ITEMS Algott Lundell and family left from their ranch in the Gooseberry country for Portland the latter part of last week. They will spend a few days with relatives down there, and also attend the Rose Show. They made the trip in the jitney. Bert Palmateer accompanied by Miss Echo Glthens, Miss Lera Gith ens and Spencer Crawford, left Mon day In Bert's Reo for a trip in the valley. Geo Ely and a party of friends went down to Portland to spend a few days sight seeing. J. H. Wilt and family went down to Portland last Wednesday morn ing to attend the Rose Show. They made the trip in the Wilt car. Mr. Perfect, who has some land interests in this section came up from the valley to look after them. Quite a number ot the young men of the farming section of this com munity left on last Tuesday's train for Portland, where they will have a good time for a few dayB. We see by the lone paper that Bristow and Robinson were lacking in the production of eighteen inch trout this season. Well boys we produced the goods in the same old way last Sunday. Mrs. Young, one of our old time residents, came up from Portland last Saturday and is the guest of Mr. and Mrs. E. B. Gorton. Smith and Smouse, our rustling Caterpillar men, left with their fam ilies, by auto, for Portland Wednes day morning. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Hall, who have been residents of lone for some time, left for their new home in Washington last Wednesday morn ing. Mr. and Mrs. F. S. Bender autoed to Arlington last Sunday evening. They went from there to Portland. Art Crawford and wife were lone visitors one. day last week. He was getting ads tor the fair premium book. J. E. Higgs, who has been back to his old home in Texas returned to lone the latter part of last week. Born to Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Swan son, on election day, at their home, a fine girl. Mother and child doing nicely. Emil Is slowly recovering but as yet has not been able to get to town. Mr. and Mrs. J. L. Kincaid, who have been visiting at Pendleton for a few days, returned to lone last week. We understand that Walt Riet mann has sold his 480 acres of land to Smith and Berry. Engleman and Miller have moved their stock of hardware into the old building formerly occupied by Bert Mason. r i i. tt ,. j , , . naipu nymer nus movea nis tog u w"ere "Beman ana mu- ler formerly had their hardware store' Brown, the barber, has moved his shop from the Holmes building to the old tog shop. Things seem to be moving right along down here. Mrs. Perry Hopkins made a busi ness trip to Portland last week, being gone several days. Walter Dobyns, who has been at tending school at Portland for some time, returned to his home on the farm last week. Mrs. Mason and son Door went to Portland last Sunday where they will visit with relatives for some time, Mr. and Mrs. Harry Warren of Pendleton were down visiting with sheep from John Sheridan, in ex relatives last week. jchange for a late model eight cylin- Jack Hynd and family were lone visitors last Saturday. We under stand that Jack has bought the Kist- Si?.t ranch. The lone correspondent for the Gazette-Times was a slacker l.isc week.- Too much election and too much war census was the cause. Frank Engleman and family at- tended the Red Cross day at Heppner last week. They reported a large ; crowd In attendence. Beech Haines and wife made a bus- i iness as well as a pleasure trip to 1 Portland last week. Beech is hav- ing a new concrete walk put in j "You're called," Cohn quicUly ans in front of his place of business, wers. And the deal was made, which will add greatly to the appear-! Under the agreement, Mr. Sheridan ance of things. is to take the sheep to the mountains Grandma and Grandpa Lundell for tne summer and in the fall de were in from the ranch and sDent ver to Cohn, 100 head of ewes in last Sunday with their daughter Mrs. J. E. Swanson on the north sl,e r p r.,i.. ,i , " " p " : passengers for Portland last Wed nesday morning. They will spend a few days there sight seeing. Harrlsburg is tc have cheese fac- tiry and creamery, Building to be i erected and ready for installation of :na0.Inerv hv .Tulv 1 Hood River. From the Increased i demand felt iu lumber in.thls district Astoria. Sklpanon Lumber Co. in a mill is starting. corporated for $25,000. LEXINGTON FORDS AUTO CS W. G. Scott Finds Younger Genera tion But Little Faster Than The Okl Four Cars Competed . For Prizes. Two Ford cars from Lexington won the first and second prizes offered by the committee in the free for all Fords race held in Heppner as a special attraction last Saturday after noon. Lonie Copenhaver won first, going over the 25 miie course in tne fast time of 53 minutes and 24 seconds. Had he not lost a tire about three miles from the finish, he would have undoubtly cut this time by several seconds. W. G. Scott of Lexington, who en tered the race to find out how much faster the younger generation Is than the old, discovered that there is not very large margin of the speed ot the two. He finished second, making the run in 65 minutes and 55 seconds. Mr. Scott also had the misfortune of losing a tire about six miles from the fnish and this impeded his speed somewhat at the finish. E. J. Starkey, who entered the on ly roadster in the race, won third. His time was 58 minutes and 7 sec onds. Roy Cochran and Henry Cohn in the Cohn Ford took fourth place. Their time was 69 minutes and 10 seconds. The Cohn car experienced considerable "lung" trouble and fin ished in a thoroughly exhausted con dition. It was by far the oldest car entered, but made an excellent show ing nevertheless. Mr. Copenhaver received $50 as the first prize, Mr. Scott was award ed two Ford tires as second prize and Mr. Starkey was the recipient ot one Ford tire as third prize. The official time keepers were W. E. Leach of Lexington and T. J. Mat loek of Heppner,- ..-- In the street races held following he Ford race, Thom s of Lexington won first prize, in the race for boys under 14 years. Alvin Boyd of Hepp- er w&s second. Leonard Schwarz of eppner won first In the boys bicycle i ace and Paul McDuffee second. In he free for all hundred yard dash, Jim Cowins of Heppner took first and Royal Parker of Lexington sec ond. Gertrude Thomas and Beulah Tucker, both of Lexington, won first aid second prizes respectfully in the girls' flag race. independence. From 200 to 300 jlborers will be needed here this year. Boys and girls during vacation I eriod may earn from $1.00 to $2.00 a day. I SHEEP ARE LEGAL TENDER FOR AUTO The present high price of sheep .has made these animals a safe and convenient medium of exchange, as is shown by a deal made last week ,when Harold Cohn took 100 llead oI der Oldsmoblle. The deal came about something ike this. i "What do you think of the new Oldsmobile, John," said Mr. Cohn. Well I don't know I havn't seen tlie car yet." said Mr. Sheridan. "Thats the car right over there," answered Cohh. nointin out the flashy n6W machine which stood on the treet. "How manv sheep will yju take for it." said Sheridan. "I'll take 110 hi.'.,' says Cohn. "I'll give you an even hundred head," replied Sheridan. Bod condition. Both me" feel t!lat tl,ey have Put over a gooa aeai. air. ouernuiu uas got a good car and Mr. Cohn win nave a hundred head of sheep which are. literally speaking, almost worth their weight in gold. Roseburg. Creamery to be built here. j Work to start at onco on the er ection of new $5000 dam at North Unipqua fish hatchery.