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Newspaper Page Text0rvS,?tt"u;iudUrluitt Gazeti VOL. 33, SO. 13. HEPPNER, OREGON, THURSDAY, JCNB 27, 181&. BUBSCRIPTIOX, PER YKAB Times RECEPTION GIVEN DEPARTING BOYS Thirteen Young Men Go To Training Caiup Tuesday An Entliu shuttle Bunch, It was an enthusiastic bunch of young men who left Heppner Tues day morning for the training camp at American Lake, WaBh. and they pulled out of the depot amid cheers, tears and good wishes of a large com pany of people. At the Palace Hotel on Monday ev ening a reception waB tendered these young men. The program was of an impromtu nature and the meeting - was presided over by Mayor Smead, who In his Introductory remarks paid a fine tribute to this fine body of young men who were going Into training now and later, Into the trenches at the front "over there" if necessary, to fight in the great battle for the rights of humanity. The Mayor's only advice to the boys was that they never consent to a peace that was not signed on the ruins of Berlin. Other speakers were Editor Sam Pattlson of the Heppner Herald and Attorney F. A. McMenamin. Mr. Pattlson, in his short address, set forth some ef the causes leading to the present war and dwelt largely up on the thought that it was the out growth of a wrong system of think ing; setting forth the fact that for many generations the German people had been following a line of think ing that led them into error; they i thought of war and world domina tion and this terrible crime is the re sult. Mr. Pattlson paid a fine tribute to the young men of the draft who are gladly going forth in defense of the principles of right and justice. Mr. McMenamin made no attempt at oratory but gave a short talk that was much appreciated, showing that while in the course ot human his tory for several centuries past, there had been great battles fought, great victories won and mighty principles maintained yet these boys were now privlledged to take part in the most stupendous Job ever undertaken in the world. His address was full of good cheer for the boys and contain ed no little spice for those who re main at home. Music numbers interspersed the program, and these were rendered by the MIsseB Blanche Minor, Margaret O'Rourke, and Edith Tfiorley, who each rendered popular war songs in a pleasing manner and received hearty applause. The remainder of the evening was spent In dancing and a general good social time by the large gathering. The list of those leaving Heppner Tuesday morning, in charge of Cap tain William O'Kourke, were; William A. Hayes, lone George H. Clark, Lexington T. L. Stanliff, Heppner Homer C. Prank, lone Thomas Ingrum, Hardnian William H. Chapel, Heppner Herbert Haguewood, lone LeRoy Yardley, Lexington Floyd Baker Cobb, Heppner With these were also Golden A. Col lins, from Harney county, Chester Hodge, Grant county, and Charles F. Morehead, from Bannock county, Ida ho, who were in this vicinity and had received permission to go to the camp from Heppner. Other boys in this quota of 18 and permitted to go from other points to the credit of Morrow county, wore: William H. Parker, Hood River Robert C. Johnson, Conway, Mo. John L. Buckland, Washburn, Wis. Herman Reltz, Hancock, Minn. Sanford Blaine, Condon Hugh Kessler, Pendleton William E. Clll, Mishawaka, Ind. Milton Spurlock, Ava, Mo. lone Real Estate Changes Hands, Deeds were filed with the County Clerk this week wherein Mads Han sen ot Spokane disposes of four and three-quarter sections of land in Mor row county and located about eleven miles northwest from lone. The purchaser is E. D. Dent of Spokane and the consideration named is $31, 600. This tract Is nearly all good wheat land but much ot it has laid Idle for many years. We understand the new purchaser will proceed to put It in cultivation and make the place one of the big wheat producers of the north end. Tine City Over the Top. A total of $1179.75 was realized at the W. S. S. auction held at the resi dence of C. H, Bartholomew at Pine City on last evening. The report came to us over the phone, and we are not just sure of all the facts. The sale of stamps amounted to $673.50; sale of bankets, $464.00 and the lunch, $42.25. A grand good time was had and Pine City was put over the top in good style, their quota be ing $975.00. CARD OF THANKS. By this means I desire to thank all those good friends and neighbors who so kindly assisted in my be reavement. I thank you for the sin cere expression of sympathy and tor the many beautiful floral offerings. , Mrs. C. R. Pointer and Family. MRS. A. L. CORNETT WAS EARLY SETTLER HERE A Pioneer Woman Beloved By A Very Large Circle of Friends. Mrs. Alex Cornett passed away at her home In this city at about twen ty minutes to eight on Tuesday ev ening, June 20, having been quite ill for a number of days and suffering from a stroke of paralysis. In Octo ber, 1913, Mrs. Cornett suffered her first stroke of paralysis, and the last was the fourth with which she had been afflicted during the five years. Her affliction had rendered her help less much of the time and she was the constant care of her devoted hus band. Mrs. Cornett had been a resident ot what is Morrow county since about the year 1874, having settled with her former husband, Felix Johnson,, on a homestead on Little Butter creek in Umallla county, and their eldest son, James T. Johnson, was born there. For the many years that Mrs. Cornett resided on the Butter creek farm she was known far and wide as a, kind, hospitable and generous neighbor who numbered among her friends the residents from Heppner to Pendle ton. Her home was always open to her friends and many can recall the pleasant hours and days spent around her fireside. Auht Kate, as she was familiarly known In the Butter creek country, had no enemies so far as the writer has ever known, and he knew her quite well for the past thirty years, and her kindly and cheerful disposition made, of everyone coming in contact with her, a friend. During all of her long affliction she still re tained her happy and cheerful dis position. Always vigorous, a great worker and good manager, she was a splendid helpmate to her husband and the building of a fine place tn Butter creek was largely due to her efforts. Catherine Johnson Cornett waj born In Carrigallln, County Leitrlm, Ireland in the year 1856. When a girl of seventeen she was married to Felix Johnson, who had Journeyed all the way to Ireland from the Pacific coast to claim her for his bride. They returned at once to Oregon and lived for a time at the Currln home in Clackamas county, Mr. Johnson being employed there by the father of Geo, J. Currln of this city. They then moved to Umatilla county and lived lor a time on Big Butter creek, and moving later to Little Butter creek settled on a homestead and made clieir permanent home there. Their youngest son, Felix A. Johnson was born on this place. The two sons, John T. and Felix A. were the only children born to Mr. and Mrs. John son and for a number of years past these men have resided in the vicin ity of Range, Grant county and en gaged quite extensively In the stock business. January 7, 1903, Mr. John son passed away and on July 5, 1906 Mrs. Johnson was united In marriage to Alex. L. Cornett. They continued to live on Butter creek until 1908 when they bought the Alex. Thomp son property In Heppner and moved ' here to reside. Mrs. Cornett's maid en name was Katherlne Gaffney. Funeral services were conducted at the Catholic church at 10 a. m. to day, Rev. P. J. O'Rourke, officiating and burial was made in Masonic cem etery, a very large concourse of friends and neighbors following the remains to their final resting place. Thus it Is we must say farewell to another ot our honored pioneers. A good woman has gone to her reward. Grain Grading School. About 30 farmers and grain men from the northwest are here today at tending the grain grading school held under the direction of Prof. G. H. HIslop of the O. A. C. and H. A. Mar tin of the Grain Standardization bu reau of Portland. The sessions are being held in the office of the Farm er's Union grain agency and in one of the rooms In the High school build ing. They will continue for two more days. Those in attendance are: W. P. McMillan, Lexington; D. B. Thomas, Condon; Charles Nord, lone; M. M. Johns, Athena; O. B. Jordan, Jordan; B. F. Owsley, LaGramle; A. Holte man, Pomeroy; M. F. Brownfleld, Noz Perce; V. F. Butterwick, Condon; F. R. Brown, Heppner; G. H. Johnson, Pendleton; C. Holteman, Pomeroy; L. E. Gaston, Portland; J. C. Hawk ins, Condon; W. F. Taylor, Pomeroy; S. W. Blue, O. W. Coffman, Pendle ton; M. O. LaHue, Pendleton; C. T. Smith, Athena; A. R. Coppock, Ath ena; C. A. Johnson, Lexington; Zach ary Nlemela, Conterville, WaBh; Ja cob Crocker, Goldendale, Wash; H. W. Wagner, Pendleton; J. L. Rogers, Lewlston, Idaho. Pendleton Tri bune. CARD OF THANKS. To all those who so kindly assisted in my recent bereavement, I take this method of exending my heartfelt thanks; also for the many beautifi.l floral offerings. CHAS. THOMSON AND FAMILY. DRAFT CULLS ARE Two Calls The Past Week Take Total of 84 Men. As evidence of the fact that the War Department is moving up at a rapid rate in the preparation ot its army, two draft calls were issued to the Local Board during this week and Clerk Waters Is busy issuing the notices. The first call was tor 12 men to go to Camp McDowell, Calif, in five days beginning July 6th, 1918, Clerk Waters has selected the fol lowing list ot sixteen names out of which the 12 men will be gathered. An extra number is selected tor the reason that quite a number may now be engaged in work considered es sential to the Government, such as shipbuilding, and for this reason may not be released for military duty at the present. The July 5th list is as follows: Walter H. Hayes, Heppner Patrick Mulholland, San Francisco Joseph Ernest Loy, Portland Ezra Adklns, St. Helens Walter Ray Gorley, Irrtgon Mike Hartin, Portland William A. Price, Boardman Thernon Davis, Portland Thomas McNamee, Portland Elmer Ray Hunt, Heppner Ernest Boorman, Astoria John Klernan, Portland Frank McDanlel, Hardman William Fred Teague, Heppner Lee Onte Curtis, Indian Valley, Ida. William Eder, Cecil The second induction call ot the week is for 22 men to go to Camp Lewis, July 22, 1918. After this quota has been filled, Clerk Waters states there will be but about twenty men left in Class 1 of the registrants of Morrow county. It is possible that it may be entirely consumed unless those in the Emergency Fleet work are released. Clerk Waters has made call at this time for the following: Frank Otto, Boardman Ora L. Barlow, lone Walter Clyde Dobyns, lone John D. Skourtos, Boardman , Homer A. Entry, Eden, Idaho .-' Arthur B. Cortwrtght, Portland Thomas J. McBeti, 109 N. 18th St. Portland George Edward Zlnk, lone Howard E. Pearson, lone William D. Brooks, Portland Alfred E. Fuller, lone Harlan D. McCurdy, lone Glen Delph, Condon Elmer E. Guild, St. Johns Arlstatalls Brulias, Bridal Veil Elmer Griffiths, lone John Christopherson, lone James Victor West, Pendleton Paul Henry Weeks, Heppner Michael Ctirrin, Heppner Owen H. Leathers, Hardnian Cecil Henry Thome, Cecil lone Mun Visiting. J. L. Kincaid is in the city from lone for a visit with his daughter, Mrs. H. M. Warren, of Warren's niu- sic house. Mrs. Kincaid has been here with her daughter for some time and Mr. Kincaid has made several visits here during the past month. He will remain until the first of July this time. Pendleton E. O. Held For Federal Grand Jury. S. A. Holder and Bill Clark, Sher iff Taylor's moonshiners, had their preliminary hearing yesterday after noon before U. S. Commissioner S. A. Newberry and were held for the fed eral grand jury. The jury meets at Portland next Monday, and Sheriff Taylor will take the men to Portland tomorrow. Attorney J. B. Perry ap peared for defendants who waived examination. Pendleton E. O. Shoulder Dislocated. John Woodard, of Lena, was in Heppner a few days the latter part of the week, nursing a very sore shoul der. The dislocation was caused by being thrown from a hay rake while Mr. Woodard was making hay on Thursday last. He was driving a gentle team at the time and every thing was seemingly moving all right when a sudden lurch of the machine threw him to the ground with suffi cient force to dislocate his arm at the shoulder. Dr. McMurdo fixed him up, and John declares he has had nothing but water to drink for many a long day and was not "seeing things" when the accident happened. His shoulder was very sore and pain ful for several days. The Federated Church. Sunday school 9:45 a. m. Momine sermon theme: "Rod Working for Man." Christian Endeavor 7:00 p. m. Evening sermon theme: "Man Working for God." H. A. NOYES, Pastor. The last will and testament of Charles R. Pointer was presented for probate yesterday. All the property, without reserve, goes to his widow. Mr. Pointer was seized with consider able property at the time ot his death, his farm northwest of Lexington be ing one of the most valuable In that entire section. CECIL GOES OVER THE TOP" IN W. S. S. DRIVE School District No. 8 Hare Than Doubles Quota. A. Henriksen, chairman of the Ce cil school board was In Heppner Tues day on his way to the mountain ranch, and while here turned ia bis report for Cecil to Chairman Wood son on the V. S. E. drive. The qsota tor Ucil district wa. $997, ani in M c first day's work this was aboat do bled. Chairman Henriksen did not stop at this, bewever, and the work was continued from the Zlst t the 23rd, with final results of $2298, something over 60 per ecnt of this being in cash. According to Mr. Henriksen this sum is equal to f 13. 85( for every man, woman and child in his district and is a record of which the people of Cecil are justly proud. It would surprise us very much If this record is equalled by any other district In the county. Of this, how ever, we will know later, as reports are coming in too late tor this issue of the paper. Cecil is right up and coming fas all patriotic efforts. She led Morrow county, Oregon and the U. S. A. In per capita subscriptions to the Lib erty Loan, has stood welt in the lead in all the Red Cross work and does not take second place in any war work that comes along. I1ES SALE OF MS J. 8. Buseick Closes Out Ranch, Stack and Implements at Good Fig ureDeal Involve at Least $150,000. Ij ' ' J. 8. Buseick has disposed of hfc Grant county sheep ranch, located at Hamilton, to M. E. Weatherford. of Arlington. The deal takes what sheep Mr. Buseick had left and all other stock and implements on the place, leaving Mr. Buseick entirely free. Mr. Buseick and Mr. Weath erford have been in Heppner for s couple of days making out the neces sary papers and immediate posses sion of the ranch goes to Mr. Weath erford, who will have associated with him his three sons in the running of the place. The consideration ' was $10 per acre for the 6153 acres of land, 84, 0(10 for the livestock and farm imple ments and $15 per head for 1900 head of yearling ewes. Mr. Weatherford has been engaged in the sheep business for a amber of years in Gilliam county and desiring to take his boys in he has branched out and gathered in more land and sheep. He has secured what is said to be the best heep ranch iu North ern Grant county and is thus placad In position to make a lot of money within the next few years. Besides the sheep sold to Mr. Weatherford, Mr. Buseick disposed of a band of ewes and iambs to Joe Jackson taking the sheep at the shearing corral. Mr. Buseick has not decided just yet what he will do. The balance of his sheep, consisting of a car of 2-year-old wethers, will be shipped from Heppner today to outside mar kets, and then he will be entirely freed from the business. Since go ing to Grant county eleven years ago. Mr. Buseick has prospered in the sheep business, and having been en gaged in this line for so many years, he will be somewhat lost. For the summer Mr. Buseik and family will rustiate at Blue Mountain Springs. He may decide to return then to Mor row county and locate in Heppner, where he and his wife formerly re sided and where they have many friends that will be glad to have them take up their abode here again. This entire transaction involves something like $150,000. Our Honor Roll. New subscribers to The Gazette Times his week were: E. F. Clark, Heppner, Sig. Schwarz, Portland; Maurice Frye, Evanston, 111. Renewals; Grover Cox, Henry Blahm, Gay M. Anderson, Gilbert Coats, E. F. Campbell, Frank Lieu allen, Sarah A. Potter, S. P. Devin, W. Claude Cox, Heppner; H. O. Ely, N. P. Benson, Morgan; John Piper, Lexington; Bert Cason, Lone Rock; J. E. Musgrave, Ernest Cannon, L. E. Knighten, Hardman; C. E. Shaver, L. Carlson, A. M. Zlnk, lone; C. E. Carl son, Porland; E. T. Farnsworth, Fox; W. E. Severance, Banks, Ore.; J. L. Kincaid, Pendleton; F. N. Frye. Mar tin Reid, Heppner. MORROW COUNTY LOSES ANOTHER GOOD CITIZEN Charles B, roister of Lexington Claimed By Death at Hepp ner Sanatorium. In the death of Charles R. Pointer ot Lexington at Heppner Sanatorium 'at 6:00 o'clock on Frldav evenine June 21. 1918. Morrow county has lost another of Its foremost citizens Mr. Pointer had undergone an op- eraioa tor appendicitis at the hospit al here on Sunday afternoon, June 16. The operation was a complete success and Mr. Pointer appeared to De rapidly recovering, making mark ed Improvement until Friday after noon, when he complained of a pain in his lungs. This seemed to grow more acute toward evening and he was suddenly stricken before the members of his immediate family could be summoned from Lexington. His death was caused, so an autopsy showed, by a clot of blood forming on the lung. , The death of Mr. Pointer came as a severe shock, not alone to his fam ily and relatives, but his many friends as well, as none were prepar ed to receive the sad news. Mr. Pointer was one of the lead ing citizens in his home community, ever alert in all good works and en ergetic in their promotion. He had been farming successfully for the past fourteen years and can be con sidered as a moving factor In intro ducing methods of farming in that section that have proven eminently proper in getting the best results, and his system is now adopted by the leading farmers of the Lexington country. Mr. Pointer was enthusias tic in his farming operations and al ways rejoiced in the fact that his part of the county was coming to the front along this line. He also took hold, a number of years ago, ot the proposition of introducing good milk stock In that section and spent a num ber of seasons in the Importation of fine herd of Jerseps and distributing them among the farmers and ranch ers. This industry has continued to grow about Lexington, and has also reached out to other parts of the connty, largely through the efforts ot Charles R. Pointer. Along these lines he was successful and had ac cumulated a comfortable fortune for himself and family. . , The finer side of his nature, how ever was presented in his daily life among his fellows. He was a con sistent Christian gentleman, ever true to his convictions, reliable and trustworthy. A neighbor In the tru est sense, and no one knew him but to like him. As a citizen of Lexing ton, Mr. Pointer was universally re spected, and his sterling worth made him a substantial citizen of the coun ty and state. The removal of such a citizen and maa from our midst in these times is to be regretted and he will be missed. Charles Robert Pointer was born near Rosedale, Kansas, May 16, 1877, and died in Heppner, Oregon, June 21, 1918, being of the age of 41 years, 1 month and 5 days. He was married to Elza M. McMil lan at Lexington, Oregon, Sept. IS, 1904, and she died July 27. 190S. leaving no issue. Mr. Pointer was married the sec ond time to Maude Hazel Cutsforth, June S, 1910, and to them four chil dren were born: George Herbert, Donald Robert, Charles Frederick, and Jessie Harriett. Besides the widow and children, Mr. Pointer Is survived by his father, Edward A. Folnter, and two broth ers, E. A. and Jas. A. who reside at Lexington. Funeral services were held at the Congregational church, of which the deceased was a member, at 9:30 Sun day morning, Rev. J. L. Jones offi ciating.. A choir consisting of W. O. Hilt, Karl U Beach, Mrs. W. L. Holmes and MIbs Dona Barnett, ren dered beautiful and appropriate mu sic and the floral offerings were many. The pall bearers were E. D. McMillan, George McMillan, John F. McMillan. Wm. P. McMillan, Jeffer son Evans and Alfred Nelson, all in timate friends and neighbors of the deceased. A very large gathering of friends from all around Lexington as sembled at the church to take part in the last sad rites. Interment was in the cemetery at Lexington. THE RED CROSS WOUKKRS. Interest in the work of the Red Cross continues unabated at the head quarters of Heppner chapter. On June 20th the following ladies signed tne register as present for work: Mrs. A. E. Patterson, Mrs. T. E. Cliidsey, Mrs. J. W. Beymer, Mrs. E. R. Huston, Mrs. E. H. Hall. Mrs. M. D. Clark, Mrs. Elmer Slocum, Mrs. Bertha D. Oilman, Mrs. C. E. Jones. Mrs. Wm. LeTrace, Mrs. Tom Boyd, Mrs. John Her, Mrs. Lawson. June 21st. Mrs. P. A. Anderson, Mrs. F. A. Stapleton, Mrs. A. C. Crowell, Mrs. W. Williams, Mrs. W. A. Richardson. Mr. Jas. Gentry, Mrs. Cora Crawford, Mm. Osman Hager, Mrs. L. E. Bis- bee, Mrs. J. B. Natter, Mrs. Emilie Kelley, Mrs. W. C. Cason. June 2ttth. Miss Lera Glthens, Mrs. H. T. Alli son, Mrs. C. L. Sweek, Mrs. Sam Pat- tison, Mrs. L. G. Herren, Mrs. H. Blackman, Mrs. O. E. Farnsworth, Mrs. A. E. Patterson, Mrs. E. F. Clark, Mrs. S. W. Spencer, Mrs. Philt Cohu, Mrs. M. L. Oney, Mrs. Sam i Hughes, Mrs. John Her, Ill BOY IS A GOODjjOLIR Death of Private Arthur Chapel Source of Genuine Borrow to His Officers and Fellow Soldiers. We all feel a deep interest in the boys that go from our home county to take up their duties In the service of the country. Mention was made a couple of weeks ago ot the death, by drowning at his camp in Texas, of Private Arthur Chapel, a member of Troop "K" 16th Cavalry. At that time we could give no particulars concerning his death. The following letter, received by his half-brother, Archie Z. Barnard, ot this city, gives a full account, and also mentions why it was impossible at the time to prepare the body to be shipped to Hardman tor interment. Troop "K" 16th Cavalry, Headgates, Texas, June 11, 1918. Mr. Archie Z. Barnard, Heppner, Oregon. I would say that about 3:30 p. m. June 9th, 1918, Pvt. Arthur Chapel of this troop was accidentally drown ed under the following circumstan ces: He was swimming horses with oth er members of an officer's patrol a bout a half mile west of La Ferria Pump, Texas, in the Rio Grande Riv er, His horse became excited and threw him off. Pvt. Chapel caught the horse around the neck near the head and both went down. Coming up he tried to save himself but was evidently knocked unconscious. Oth er members 'of the patrol tried to reach him at once but were unable to do so before he disappeared for' good. Efforts were at once commenced to recover the body and were unsuccess ful until he came to the surface and was picked up about 9:00 a. m., June lOh, 1918. The body was in good condition with the exception of an abrasion over the right ear, evidently caused by being struck by his horse. The body was brought to San Benito Pump and embalmed but owing to the length of time the body" was in the water it could not properly be pre nared for shipment at this time. The body will be burled with military honors in Ebony Hill Cemetery at Mercedes, Texas. Private Chapel was an excellent soldier who was universally liked by his officers and his fellow soldiers and his unfortunate death is a source of genuine sorrow to all of us. GEORGE M. PEABODY, Jr., Captain 16th Cavalry, USA. L1LLIE FELL REANEY The funeral of Mrs. Lawrence Reaney was held at the Christian church in Heppner on Tuesday morn ing, June 25th, 1918, Rev. H. A. Noy es of the Federated church, officiat ing, and burial was In Masonic cem etery. Lillie Fell Reaney was born In Wal la Walla, Wash., June 11, 1891, and died at her home at Eagle, Idaho, on Thursday, June 20, 1918, at the age of 27 years and nine days. On October 24, 1910, she was mar ried to Lawrence Reaney, of Lexing ton and lived with her husband in this county until about a year ago when they went to Idaho to make them a home near Eagle, where Mrs. Reaney had a sister residing. Being in del icate health for some time and suf fering from an affection of the lungs. It was thought the change in location would prove beneficial, but the dis ease had become too deeply seated for any permanent relief and Mrs. Reauey gradually grew worse. Besides her devoted husband she leaves three young children, Morri3, age 7, Alva 3 and Gladys 17 months. Her mother. Mrs. Ella C. Fell who lives at this place, three brothers. Horace B. Fell of Walla Walla. Tom of Portland. Dolph and Loyd of Hepp ner. and one sister, Mrs. Anna Church of Eagle, Idaho. Mrs. Reaney was a young woman highly respected both at Heppner and Lexingon and had many friends in this county whose sympathy in this sad hour goes out to the bereaved young husband and the sorrowing mother and brothers here. The fun eral was largely attended by her for mer neighbors from Lexington and manv beautiful floral offerings bank ed the altar and railing at the church, expressions of sympathy and esteem in which the deceased was held. CARD OF THANKS. To all of our friends and neighbors at Lexington and Heppner we extend our sincere thanks for their sympa thy and assistance during the last sad rites administered to our beloved wife and daughter. LAWRENCE REANEY. MRS. E. C. FELL.