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About The gazette-times. (Heppner, Or.) 1912-1925 | View Entire Issue (Dec. 25, 1919)
T1IK G.Zi:TTK-TIfEM MTPM.r., OKI:.. Til ! K-l V, M r. 2", l!)l!. iMr mi I LOCAL IIAPPENnVGS E. J. Starkey made a business trip 10 Arlington last Sunday. Hay Ovlatt hag returned from a brief business trip to Wasco. J. R. Gentry of Lexington was a business caller here on Tuesday. T. W. Cutsforth, Lexington farmer, was a Heppner business visitor on Tuesday. Born Sunday, December 21, in this city, to Mr. and Mrs. Uay Young, a daughter. Mr. and Mrs. George N. Peck of Lexington were visitors In Heppner lust Friday. Levi Hansford has arrived from Idaho and will spend the winter in Morrow county. Uolllen Dickerson, principal of the Lexington schools, spent a few hours in Heppner on business Tuesday. Dr. and Mrs. Fred E. Farrlor went to PPortland Tuesday, where they will spend the holidays with rela tives. Jas. Carty, prominent North Mor row sheepman, was in the city on Tuesday from ris "Tub Springs" ranch. Mrs. Francis J. Gordon was called to Walla Walla last Thursday on ac count of the death of her sister, Mrs. Asa Moore. Mr. and MrB. Walter Duncan have returned to Heppner after upending sometime at the Hynd Brothers ranch in Sand Hollow, Mr. and Mrs. Jesse 0. Turner and son Donall were visitors in Heppner on Monday from their farm homo north of this city. Mr. Greenba, receiving teller at the First National Bank, left on Tuesday to spend the holidays with home folks at Wenatchee, Wash. Anderson HayeB, son of Mr. and Mrs. Jus. M. Hayes of Pendleton is spending a few days in this city on a visit with relatives and old friends. Harry Duvall and Sum J. Ritchie, well known wheat farmers of the north Lexington section, were trans acting business In Heppner on Tues. day, Chas. Chick is home for the holi days and a visit with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. C. C. Chick. He is a student at the University of Idaho at Moscow. Miss Kathyrn Frease, head of the domestic science department in the local high schcool, will spend the C'hristmus vacation with relatives in Eugene. llert Hall of the Oregon Garage sufferel a painful Injury to his igght ey on day the past week, when a piece of steel became embedded in the eyeball. Austin Devln, well known local cattleman, was down from the moun tains Monday after ranch supplies and reports the snow nearly all gone In his neighborhood. Miss Ruth VanVactor, who la a popular student at Reed College. Portland, Is in Heppner to spend the holidays with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Sam E. VanVactor. Donald Howker, who Is a student ut the Hill Military Academy in Port land, has arrived in Heppner to spend the Christmas holidays witi. his father, Albert Dowker. Mrs. Chas .II. Latourcll left on Wednesday morning for Troutdale for a visit of two weeks with rela tives. She will visit ut Portland and GrOBham before returning home. Mr. and Mrs. Henry Happold and daughter and Mr. and Mrs. Rny Oviatt und two young sons left on Tuesday for Wasco, where they will visit with relatives until after Christ mas. Henry Cohn of the Mcltoberts Colin Auto Co., returned last week from Portland, driving up In a new 1920 Studebukcr touring car, which will be used for demonstrating pur poses. L. F. Kline of Wulla Walla was a business visitor In Heppner last week, Mr. Kline represents the Concrete Pipe Company of the gar den city. Ho left on Sunday by auto for Arlington, being detulned here a day on account of the train tie-up. County Agent Hunt can wield u paint brush with most attractive re sults. In fact he has been demon strating his powers in the art this week, using the floor of Ills office in the Roberts building as an objective and the improvements made are at once noticeable and pleasing. Arthur Campbell, son of Judge and Mrs, W. T. Campbell, arrived Tues day to spend the holidays. He Is a prominent student ut the Univorsity of Oregon and a member of the Greater Oregon committee which will undertake the raising of $30,000 for the Women's building, now under construction at the University. L. N. Travor, contractor In charge of the Elks building and now hotel, returned Friday after a short visit in Salem. He was accompanied by Mrs. Traver. Mr. Travor In getting large quantities of material on the ground and will rush the construc tion work on tho hotel as fast ns woather conditions will permit. "The recent snowstorm in the Wll. liimette Valley was as much like one of our Eastern Oregon Btornis as one could imagine," said C. E. Jones while on a visit to Hoppner the past week, Mr. Jonos now lives at Now berg and he says that. It got very cold there, many of the residents of that Boctlon experiencing for tho first time, the bite of zoro weather. Oreat quantities of apples and pota toes were froaon at Newherg and the water system was tied up for several days. Levi Hialt nf L i,a was a MutiJa) bi!sineH visitor in l!'l;:icr. Mr. un.l Mrs. Kd IHinhell of Lex ington were in tiie city on Tuesday. A. Heiiriksen, Oeil stockman, was a Tuesday business caller In this city. Mr. and Mrs. Lonuie Copenhaver returned last week from a trip to California. Edgar Copenhaver, Sand Hollow farmer, was a Tuesday business vis itor In Heppner. Miss Ruby Englemun of lone was here the past week to take the teach er's exuminution. Deun T. Goodman of the Heppner Garage is spending a few days in Portland on business this week. County clerk Waters issued the last week, a marriage license to Ed gar F. Bennett und Miss Lola M. Mutteson, both young people of this city. TAI SHAN A SACRED PLACE Chinese Mountain Said to Be the Oldet Permanent Place of Worship on Earth. There nre Ave sncred mountains In Chlitii. arid the most suorcil of all Is Till Shi'ti. tiie Great mountain, said to be the nlilest permanent place of wor ship In the world. In 2UIJO li. C. Till Shan's crest had been a regular scene of Kacrltlees and prayers for nobody knew how long. Emperors and lesser olllcliils, even Confucius the Wise. Journeyed up the long, narrow trail of Till Shun to come near to the God of Heaven himI Earth and made their prayers before Him. Since those days of Blmple worship, runny temples and shrines have been hull! on Tal Khan's slopes. Buddhism. ThoIsiii, Confucianism, oil are repre sented, and lliere are temples, too. to the l.mly nf the Mountain, who Is called by some a fairy, by others a goddess, and hy others the spirit or soul of the mountain. Whatever her character, the lady Is well repre sented on her mountain top and her shrines nre popular. The Journey up the mountainside Is accomplished by the traveler partly In a swinging chair supported by Chinese bearers und partly on foot. The "Way" consists of a granite walk. Interrupted every little while by flights of steps which stretch on and on and become steeper nnd closer together until the pilgrim has mounted (J,0H0 steps snd the peak of Tal Shun Is reached. Here there nre more temples nnd thick Incense nnil grave old priests who announce a pilgrim's presence to the gods by ringing deep-toned he'ls A little way off Is pointed out n rock overhanging a sheer precipice. From this rock, called "The Rock of the Love of Life," persons who hnd sick rela tives used to fling themselves, hoping Hint the sacrifice of one life would nppense the gods so that the other would he spared. Now the dangerous cliff Is bnrred, nnd pilgrims nre forced to appeal to the gods In the conven tional Chinese methods. eral years, showing thnt In 11112 the death rate was 21.fi per 1,0"0 popula- ! tlon. i.rnl that hy I'.HT, before the ad vent of the pandemic of Influenza, It hnd risen to 20.11. And the birth rate fell from 31.00 per thousand In 1012 to 20 2 In 1H17. OfT' lal figures for 1018 are not yet available, but in the city of Madrid the death nite rose In that year to 30.37. while the birth rate fell to 20.70, The figures for 1U18, however, are ab normal because of the pandemic He Saw Very Well. I had employed a piano toner for several years who was blind, writes a correspondent. One day he brought another man when he came to tune the piano, asking my permission to tenrb him some things about piano tuning. I left them In the parlor by them selves and when they had finished, I was dressing to go out Knowing they were blind and rather than keep them waiting, I went in to pay the tuner In rather scant attire. I remarked to the stranger. "It Is nice for you blind people that there If work like this for yon to do." "Oh, niadum," he replied, "I'm not blind; In fuct, I see very well." I nearly died nnd (led from the room. WILL BE WONDERFUL ROAD Highway of Solid Granite In the Rocky Mountains a Rival of the Applsn Way. Tnklng example from the famous Applnn wny. which hns the nnme of being the first great rond undertaken by the Roninns ns a public work, the state of Colorado, with the help of an appropriation by the United States government. Is building a highway of solid granite In the Itocky mountains. No other highway In the world, It Is predicted, will provide travelers with so ningnlflrcnt n scenic setting, close to a sheer full of 3.000 feet on the other side of the great concrete posts and cnbles that will safeguard vehicu lar traffic. One gets an Iden of the road from the practical statement that It Is costing $2o."00 n mile to build. I.Ike the Applnn way, on which long stretches of pnvement first traveled over 300-odd .vent's before the Chris tian era. still remain practically per fect, the chairman of the Colorado highway commission believes Hint Colo rado Is creating n work which will defy the centuries nnd stnnd, on comple tion, ns the most wonderful rond In the modern world. Quite Comfortable, Thank You. A comfortable widow Is Mrs. Amanda Jackson, colored. She Is drawing three $.77.60 pensions, or $172.W) a month, for the loss of three husbands during the wnr, nnd will draw that nmnnnt for 20 yenrs. Mrs. Jones' husband died of spinal menin gitis soon after entering the service nnd tnklng out n $10,000 Insurance policy. The widow married one Smith. He took n maximum life In snrnnce policy in her favor nnd wns killed In action. Then Mrs. Jones Smith married Private Jackson, a re turned soldier, who nlso named her In a $10,000 policy. Influenza mnde her n widow n third time In less than two years. The war risk hurenu de clines to make known her address, doubtless fearing that she would be Inundnted with offers of marriage. Rocky Mountain Tv.i ai.il be in t!. swim. Humphrey's Iirug Co. Al'TO and house painting. Chas. Sanders. Phone 4iF14 or call The Gazette-Times. LOW PRICE FLOURSALE Dry Lead for Batteries. A dry battery utilizing red lead, h stead of the usual manganese com pound, has been patented by H. Cinnyl. It Is claimed thnt the red lend battery lasts longer than the type now In vogue, may be kept Inactive for months without any deterioration and may b recharged at least ten times, with each recharge as efficient as any pres ent battery. THE United State Grain Corpora tion has arranged with the mills in Oregon, Washington and Idaho u offer to the trade a "Standard Pure Wheat Flour" equal to or better than that now being exported by the United States Grain Corporation, at a price that will permit its being sold to the consumer ut not to exceed 112.00 per barrel; packed in 241J lb., cotton sacks at not more than $1.50 and 49 lb. cotton sacks at no, more than $3.00. If any dealer is unablo to obtain this Hour at a price that will permit its being retailed at not to exceed prices named, or if any consumer is unable to obtain this flour at retail at not to exceed prices named please notify the Grain Corporation at 510 Board of Trade Building Portland, Oregon, FIRE AND HAIL INSURANCE. For fire and hall Insurance call on C. C. Patterson, second floor Gllman building, Willow atieet. GIVE THE OLD MJEN A CHANCE, Having reached that age where, men are not wanted in either com mercial or industrial life, being turn ed down in favor of younger men,' but feeling that I am not yet ready to i be laid on the shelf, I am now going to specialize in insurance and ask' your patronage. Have two of the best fire insurance companies in the; United States, both purely American, ! und have Just taken the agency fori the Idaho State Life Insurance Com-j pany, a purely western company with the most popular policies written. If you are in the market for Life, Fire' or Automobile insurance, give me a call. Let the younger men do the work and give the old man a chance to make a living for himself and fam-' ily. Your business will be appre ciated. LEON W. BRIGGS, 31-tf. Heppner, Ore. JAMES AUSTIN Practical Teaching of All Band Instruments. BEGINNERS A SPECIALTY Terms. Apply at The Gazette-Times Office. VIOLIN LESSONS A. W. ARTHURS Will start lessons as soon as class of 7 or more can be organized. Private Instruction by appointment. Sickening headaches, foul breath, Constipation, means your bowels are asleep. Wake them up with Holli ter's Rocky Mountain Tea it never fails. Humphrey's Drug Co. V I'M VVnimiMCl Wnolesomt, Cltsnslno, I Relreshinq nd Healitifl '"rSN. Lolion Murine tor Ked '.' nes. Soreness, Granula- r-K C tionltchingandBur-ng YOUR tltjof the Eyes or Ey. . .Is; 2 Drop" Alter the Moviet. Motorinp or Golf will win your confidence. Ask Your Druggy As Murine when your Eye Need Care. Murin Eye Remedy Co,, Chicago FOR SALE. Four-fifths ot a block in Heppner, three blocks from Court House. Two thirds of tract above high water mark Plenty of room for two nice homes. Four room house In good condition. City water and electric light. Small barn. Inquire Gazette-Times office. For Sale P. & O. 8-ft. disc, in good condition. Write or call C. R. Peterson, lone, Ore. lm. Pimples, bad breath, sallow color -Ugh! it's awful take Holllster's CANCER NO KNIFE OR LOSS OF BLOOD No Plasters and Pains for Hours or Days TUMORS PILES FISTULA GOITRE DISEASES OP WOMEN SKIN STOMACH BOWELS FOUR YEARS STUDY IN EUROPE OVER THIRTY YEARS EXPERIENCE Vtrtland Physical Therapy Laboratories 413-417 Journal UllL, POllTLAM), ORE. ry it on pie 1 alia Vofu MinimllrW Wld I I C U m ret would wblpoti ma f 1 It k Mar tal n teny. D w1 I 1 aetwea. YaoakMt. Steward ff U a ma Of-d ukti u? wni I CM Ju taliy sf cat try tbk 4tk fcggji fcs VoaCeaj A3 rtawA Coaawaj KgES M Get the Top Market Price for your Raw Furs Send them to The GOLDEN RULE FUR CO 603 First Ave., Seattle, Wash. WRITE FOR PRICE LIST AND TAGS Do Your Washing with SEE IT TODAY E. J. Starkey Agent Gilman Bldg. Heppner. S A F E T Y & - j It ;14 I. 1 ' M 3 j oAtmosph ere That intangible thing which we all feel, but cannot put into words; which repre sents either friendliness or indifference; service or carelessness. "We want every customer of the First National Bank to feel that the atmosphere in this institution is one of helpfulness, of conscientious service to all, from the young man just beginning his business life, to the biggest firm or individual that banks with us. We want you to look upon this bank as your banking home, equipped by facilities and resources to help you meet your finan cial problems. It is our business to serve you and we are endeavoring to do so in both big and little ways. Call upon us when we can give you information or advice. FIRST NATIONAL BANK Heppner, Oregon Resources Over $1,700,000.00 lfk FROM H CALIFORNIA CRUDE JJ Zerolene is correctly I tnfirmWw refined from selected ViW'LQm IWlMk California crude oil. It Xy plnr)lr meets with scientific ac jMffjfflfM'; ' curacy the lubrication A4acS' '' " needs of all types of au- yj?r$Ufl4aV tomobile engines. Get a lyp4!&mmtoL Corrnct Lubrication imitj -, Chart for your car. fJd li A I UriMr 1 STANDARD OIL jj j COMPANY Geo. W. Milholland, Special Agent, Standard Oil Company Heppner, Oregon. Brother to the Mosqulta, The prnliMicod ilnmclit hns proilnrofl n prollllr list of Insects, nnil ccrtnln sporloa of Runts nri' (levoloiilng n ills conrortliiK Interest In nnliles, snys Lon don On My Mull. Seine women hit wenrlnj! linen hmnliiqes ns n protec tion. An olllelnl nt the Nntiirnl History museum, Sonlh Kenslr.nlon. stntes Hint the chief offender l n tiny Insect lienr I11K the lone nnmp.i'f Oclilerotntus dor sulls, which hreeds In estunrles nnd explores Inlnnd. It Is to lie found nil ni'ound London, especlnlly on (lie Sur rey downs. Another liloodllilrsty pint Is the I'ullcnrls, which Is Inholod nf the mu seum ns "imt'llculni'ly troublesome In Iho oveniiiR. Its Idle Is severe, nnd with inn li y people onuses hnd sores." Spanish Birth Rate. Now It Is In Spnln Hint they nre hoi;liiiili.R to worry nhoiit ihe rlfllnp dentil rule, nnd Ihe fnlllui! hlrtli in to. Or. (ionies Ocnnn presents In VA SIrIo lledjco (Bnreelonn) statistics .(nr. siv- Order That Suit Now After the first of the year, 8uitings will increase $3,00 per yard. We have a fine line of late patterns in high class fabric. Come in and select yours at once- "We are now located in the Gnrrigues building on the east side of Main Street, formerly Carl Swim son's Cleaning and Pressing Satisfaction guaranteed. The Heppner Tailoring & Pressing Shop G. FRANZEN, Proprietor A New Allotment of Beautiful New Georgette and Crepe de chine Blouses will go on Sale Tomorrow at $6.75 WITH TIIE PKICE OF SILK FABRICS AT TKEIE PRESENT high levels, fully 100 per cent more than they were the early part of this year, it's decidedly unusual to get a good, worthwhile, depend able Georgette or Crepe de chine Blouse at this modest price. In ad dition to their fitting and wearing qualities, each of these new models possess a charm, a distinction and a chararter that you would ordinarily associate only with more costly models. There are 8 new styles. The quantity is limited and duplication will be impossible. 1-2 Georgette. Effectively trimmed with fine embroidery tucks and hemstitching. 1-1. Georgette. Imported Venise Lace, tiny tucks and Jap pearl but tons trim attractively. 1-3 Tiny cross tucking solidly trims collar. Wash satiu binding, hem stitching and line tucks trim front. Of Georgette. 1-7 Tailored model of good Crepe de chine. Severity relieved by numerous rows of hemstitching and self colored buttons. Con vertible collar. With best wishes for a Merry Christmas and a Happy, Prosperous New Year Minor & Company s E R V I c E