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HEPPNER CHAUTAUQUA, SIX DAYS OF ENTERTAINMENT, JUNE 24th TO 29th THE Gazette-Time Vfctot-tor'ft PUBLISHED WEEKLY AND DEVOTED TO THE BEST INTERESTS OF MORROW COUNTY Volume 39, Number 7. . HEPPNER, OREGON, THURSDAY, MAY 23, 1922. Subscription $2.00 Per Year - . . I Sheriff McDuffee arrived in town this morning having in custody Rob ert Myrick of Umatilla, Oregon, his Buick truck and an elaborate moon shine outfit, all of which was captur ed last evening at Castle Rock just as Myrick was about ready to take leave for other parts. The authorities here had been giv en a tip that there was an outfit be ing operated out on Blalock island in the river just opposite Castle Rock and they were also' given a pretty thorough inventory of the outfit. All of this, practically, was loaded on the Myrick car, and it is presumed that the officers have all of the para phernalia with the exception of two boilers. One coper boiler of about 30 gal lons acpacity, eight copper coils, which went to make up a complete cooling system, a kit of plumbers tools, camp outfit with large tent, cooking utensils, carpenters tools, pressure tank for lights, etc., togethr er with a supply of chemicals for rectifying purposes are ,among the articles captured. Myrick now occupies a cell at the county jail, awaiting investigation, he being the only one of the parties interested that Sheriff McDuffee could get hold of. He doubtless had other assistants, but they succeeded in getting away. The coming of the sheriff had doubtless been tipped off to them, and had McDuffee been just a few minutes later getting on the ground, Myrick would have been off ; he was getting water from the river to fill up his radiator when the sher iff came upon the scene. My rick's home is at Umatilla. He is known at Heppner as he used to run a woodsaw here. A big rain is falling all over the Morrow county country today; it be gan during the night, is steadily com ing down, and will do an immense amount of good to growing crops. Snov i.- reported to have fallen at the edge of the timber l'ne, but will not remain long. From indications the rain is general over the county. Dinner To Ex-Service Men By Heppner Legion Post There will be a banquet to the ex service men given by the Heppner Post, No. 87, American Legion on Saturday evening. The banquet will be served at Elkhorn restaurant, and every ex-service man in Morrow county is invited, whether a mem ber of the Legion or not. A big fea ture of the feed will be lots of fried spring chicken, and then many things of interest will be discussed. In fact there is to be a general love feast and good time, with the mem bers of Boardman and lone posts as special guests of Heppner post. Come out, every ex-service man, and have slum with Heppner Post No. 87; you are to be their guests on this occasion. DUTFI TAKEN SHERIFF Noted Artist Trio to Appear Here Steelman Marriner - Taylor Company Will Be Delightful Feature of Coming Chautauqua E) 4 Three musical artists of more than passing note are Miss Miriam Steel man, Miss Leslie Taylor, and Mr. Guy Marriner, who comprise the Stoelinan-Marrlncr-Taylor Trio, to be enjoyed by Chautauqua music lovers the opening day. Theirs Is an artist program In every sense of the word a program of worth-while music, plnyed In a way that bespeaks sound musicianship and most delightful artistry. Mlsa Miriam Steelman, Is a real dramatic soprano, who has met with brilliant success In concert and oratorio work throughout the Eastern states. Miss Leslie Taylor Is a student of the great violin master, Auer, and one of his exceptionally talented pupils. She, too, Is a brilliant re cltullst. Guy Marriner, pianist, Is a young New Zenlnnder, of whom the Syd ney, (Australia) Herald said : "He Is an exceptionally brilliant young pianist" At Chautauqua on the first day, John Garside, aged 72 years, died suddenly at his abode in one of the buildings on the fjr grounds where the county has its road machinery stored, on Tuesday, but just at what hour is not known as the body was not discovered until early in the af ternoon. Mr. Garside had charge of the ma chinery buildings as caretaker for the county. He arose at about his usual hour Tuesday morning and was seen about the premises. A little later he retired again, evidently suf fering from some pain, as he had taken a hot iron to bed with him which was found lying by his side. He had not been very well for sev eral days but his condition was not thought serious. Deceased leaves no near relatives that are known. He was a cousin of the late Mrs. Jas. Simons and the members of that family are all the relatives he has. He has resided in Heppner for many years and was a familiar character about town; being somewhat of a recluse he was not thought to have any particular means but a um of money was found in his trunk and it is said that he had a considerable sum of money, am ounting to several thousand dollars on deposit in one of the banks in Heppner. Johnny Garside was a native of Weston, Piatt county, Missouri, and was aged about 72 years, as near as his relatives here can figure. He was a man of good habits, quiet and inoffensive and given to attend to his own business in a manner that com mended him to all that knew him. He was a general handy man and was called upon to perform many commonplace duties about town and was always faithful and reliable. His funeral will be held from the Feder ated church at 2 p. m. today, Rev. E. L. Moore officiating. YOUNG HEPPNER WOMAN ANNOUNCES ENGAGEMENT Oregon Agricultural College, May 19. The engagement of Helen Bar ratt, junior in home economics at Oregon Agricultural college, to Ervin Reiman of St. Maries, Idaho, senior in agriculture, has been announced. Miss Barratt, daughter of VV. B. Barratt, is popular among her many friends at college. Mr. Reiman is a member of Sigma Gamma fratern ity and also shares a wide circle of friends. Both students have been ac tive in student body activities. The announcement was made known at a party at which Miss Bar ratt entertained her girl friends. A toy balloon concealed paper hearts with the names of the engaged cou ple written on them. The news which was revealed when the balloon was bursted, was a surprise to all. Barney Dorerty was in the city yes terday from his Sand Hollow ranch. He reports everything coming along well down that way. MONEY FOR STREET IM PROVEMENT YOTED DOWN At Lexington on last Monday there was a special election held for the purpose of authorizing the city coun cil to borrow $3000 to make some needed street improvements. The proposition came up to borrow the money on a straight note on five years' time, and this did not exactly suit the majority of the taxpayers of the city and it was voted down. We understand, however, that the citizens there are not averse to the improvements, and the question will come up again on a bond issue and it will doubtless carry. The people there are anxious to have the work done while they can secure crushed rock from the highway contractors at a reasonable figure, and another vote will be taken just as soon as the necessary preliminaries can be ar ranged. Lucy T. Wedidng, who has been teaching the past year in the high school at Arlington, is visiting with friends in Heppner, having finished her school work. She expects to spend the summer here. OF The following is the panel of jur ors drawn for the June term of cir cuit court for Morrow county, which will convene on Monday the 12th day of June: Hlatt, Elma, Heppner, housekeeper. Prlngle, Joseph, Lexington, farmer. Oammell, Robert Heppner, farmer. I.inn, r. J., lone, drayman. Moore, A. M, lone, mechanic. Wright. Rajmond, Hardman, farmer. Hurnside, George, Hardman, farmer. Akers, Ralph, lone, merchant fork, Marion, Hardman, farmer. Johnson, Nels M., lone, farmer. Anderson, Leonard, Gooseberry, farmer. Parker, Frank S Heppner, farmer. Alters Fred, Eight Mile, farmer. Hager. Lulu, Heppner, housekeeper. ;Mlnor, W. O., Heppner, retired. Sibley, Jos, Lexington, farmer. Ferguson, Jas. F., Heppner, farmer. Carmlchael, Park G., Lexington, farmer. Roblson, Harriet J., Eight Mile, house It eepr. Johnson, T. R., Boardman, farmer. Pomeroy, Elmer, Lexington, farmer. Davis, Clark T., Lexington, farmer. Forbes, Oliver D., lone, merchant Ruhl, Otto, Lexington, farmer. Klncald, Clara, lone, housekeeper. Illppee, T. W., Lena, farmer. Hill, Nellie, Lexington, housekeeper. Whltels, Anna D., Heppner, housekeep er. Benge, Ella, Heppner, housekeeper. Ueamer, W. J., Heppner, drayman. Kirk, Merl, Lexington, farmer. Information is wanted concerning the whereabouts of Wm. D. Batty, who has not been heard from for nearly 25 years by his relatives re siding in the east. Address Olive Frances Batty True, 21 Pelham St., Boston, Mass. F. L. Harwood, jeweler, who is opening a new store in the I. O. O. F. building, arrived from Portland the last of the week and has been busily engaged during this week in getting the place of business ready for ope ning by June first. Mrs. Archie Saling, nee Miss Na omi Wyland, is very sick at her home in Hardman, and grave fears are en tcrtained for her recovery. District Delegates Elected By Oregon Grain Growers An election for the purpose of choosing district delegates to serve from June 16, 1922 until June 15, 1923 for the Oregon Co-operative Grain Growers, was held on Satur day last, and for District No. 3, Mor row county, there was a total of 93 votes fast as follows: Howard Anderson, Heppner, 74; R. L. Benge, Heppner, 44; Joe De vine, Lexington, 46; Jeff Jones, Heppner, 32; H. M. Olden, lone, 41 ; Henry Smouse, lone, 40. Anderson, Benge and Devine hav ing received the largest number of votes, were declared elected and will represent the district at the convex tion to be held in Portland on June 16, where the board of directors to serve the association for the coming year will be chosen. During the past year Morrow county has had two members on the board of directors, The affairs of the association have been handled very satisfactorily dur ing the past year and the members of this district are unanimous in ex pressing their satisfaction. Mrs. E. H. Morrison, who has been teacher of the opportunity room in the Heppner school for the past year, departed on Saturday for her home at Portland. :i I : ii u:i,...-.. on.' mcumiou, insi.wcjr iisum., COp, was BVlSltor in these parts the , first Of the week, . i DEPUTY STATE FIRE T A few weeks since a very careful survey of Heppner was made by Deputy State Fire Marshals Sykes, Stokes and Gleason, and the follow ing is a copy of the report they have1 turned into the office of A. C. Barber, state fire marshal, and is reproduced here for the benefit of the citizens of this city. The report would seem to be entirely fair and is complete as to details: Imtradaettoa. Heppner ti a city with a population of one thousand three hundred twenty four, located In the central part of I Morrow county, of which It is the coun ty seat It is the terminus of the Hepp ner branch of the O.-W. R. ft N. rail way and willt in the near future be connected with the Columbia highway by an Improved state highway. The resources of the surrounding country are agriculture and stock raising prin cipally. The city has an approximate valuation of $1,002,961.00 and the cur rent rate of taxation Is .033. The pres ent city indebtedness is 1115,000 and the amount of deposits In the two banks 1850,000. Geaeral Comdltlona The city Is built on slightly sloping ground In a deep valley on the banks of Willow creek. The creek divides part of the residential district from the business district The surrounding country side is very hilly, open, untlm- bered and devoted to grazing and farm ing. The buildings in the fire district are generally well Improved and eighty per cent of Are resisting construction and about one-half are two stories or high er. There are two ranges of frame construction which could easily be ma terial for a conflagration. The streets are wide with macadamized surface and supplemented with alleys. Most all of the sidowalks are of cement The main streets run north and south, par allel with the valley and creek. The elevation of the city above sea level is one thousand nine hundred fifty feet. The weather conditions are ra ther severe. The maximum temperature is 102 degrees, minimum zero. The av erage annual rainfall is fourteen inches. There is much prevailing summer wind from north to northwest The season from July to October is usually very dry. The city has suffered Txth severe flood and fire in the past The position of the city is the very path of flood, together with the general character of the surrounding country makes this a constant danger. The Inspection revealed the condi tions in regard to rubbish and house keeping generally to be very good. A great deal of defective electrical wir ing was found, owing to the fact that the city has never adopted an electrical ordinance. There Is also a great deal of overhead wiring In the city. Summary of Inspectloa 13 Defective wiring. 22 Rubbish and trash. 2 Floors and walls unprotected from stove. 3 Gasoline kept In unsafe manner. 1 Number of drip pans for waste oil ordered. 1 Without proper Are escapes 1 without proper fire exit signs and lights. 21 Chimneys found on brackets. 9 Places where smoking was prohi bited. 20 Fire extinguishers ordered. Water System and Source. The water system is owned and oper ated by the city. It was put Into op eration in November, 1920. The source of supply is Willow creek, twelve miles southeast and at an elevation of one thousand feet above the city level. The Intake Is from a small concrete dam across Willow creek. The water Is conveyed by gravity through an eight inch main, nine miles of concrete and three miles of machine wound red wood, and delivered direct to the dis tribution system, connecting at Main and Canyon streets. There is an over flow at Monahans ranch, one and one half miles from the city, at an eleva tion of one hundred feet This head yields pressure of forty-three pounds. This overflow can be closed, however, which doubles the static pressure. There are two reservoirs, one an open concrete of 140,000 gallons capacity and one stone and concrete of 140,000 gal Ions capacity, located a short distance above the city on a hill at an elevation of one hundred feet. They are con nected with a Y and an eight Inch main to the distribution system at Main and Canyon streets. The reservoirs are kept filled at all times for an emergen cy supply. There is also an emergency concrete reservoir at the power house, contain lng 67,000 gallons ot water, with i Fairbanks-MorBe duplex steam pump of three hundred gallons per minute cap aclty, available for use at any time. The distribution system consists of an eight Inch main on Main street to May street and a six Inch main thence to Cohn warehouse, near the railway station. The largest laterals are three Inch and four Inch and some still small er. There are few dead ends. There are forty-seven hydrants as follows: Twenty-nine home made, thirteen Ludlow, three Corey, and two Water ous. The standard hydrants were In fair condition, but the home made ones were not so good. The testa revealed the normal static pressure to be forty four pounds Flowing tests on the three inch main near where the Christian church fire occurred gave the follow ing readings; 1 1-8 Inch tip on hydrant 18 pounds pressure; two 1 1-8 Inch noz zles on hydrant, one block apart, both flowing, 8 pounds pressure. Statlo pressure: Main street front ot Thomson's, 60 pounds: Main and Willow streets, 60 pounds; Main near power plant, 54 pounds; Court house, (6 pouncs. Flowlng test near hlgh on four inch main, 1 1-8 inch noule on hydrant, 25 pounds pressure; two 1 1-8 MARSHALS m YOUNG FOLKS ENTERTAIN 1 AT EPH ESKELSON HOME On last Monday evening, May 15, Gladys and Fred Benge entertained number of their friends at the country home of Mr. and Mrs. Eph Eskelson, Meadow Brook Home on Willow creek. Games were played on the lawn and refreshments were served at a late hour. Those enjoy ing the evening were Dora Cutsforth, Kathlyn Slocum, Lovell Lucas, Wil ma Leach, Huldah and Beulah Tuck er, Clara Ridens, Velle Ward, Max- ine Gentry, Lester Ridens, Harold Cox, Aubrey and Orville Cutsforth, Virgil Stephens, Lawrence Beach, Lewis Allyn and Dallas Ward. Dr. McMurdo returned Sunday from a short visit to Portland, going to the city to hear a series of lec tures given by Sir Thomas Lewis, M. D., famous heart specialist of London, England. Dr. McMurdo states that he found business in Port land rather quiet. FOR SALE One 1918 model, used Dodge car. See Cohn Auto Co., Heppner. tf. The graduation exercises passed off creditably at the high school aud itorium last Friday evening, a class of fifteen receiving their diplomas and stepping forth from the school with the best wishes of instructors, parents and friends. The full list of those graduating, together with their pictures was presented in the last is sue of The Gazetie-Times. With the close of school on Friday last, Prof. Howard James closed two years with the pupils of this district as superintendent. They have been two successful years; harmony has prevailed between superintendent and teachers and teachers and pupils, and the school progressed well. It is with regret on the part of the pa trons of District No. 1 that Professor James will not be with us another year. Miss Palmateer, teacher of English will go elsewhere, also, and she, together with Prof. James and wife will share the very best wishes of this community for their success wherever they may go. The main feature of the gradua tion exercises was the splendid ad dress of Prof. Edwin Reed, of O. A. C, who took for his theme, "He roes." He was listened to very at tentively and his address was great ly appreciated by the large asem- blage present. George Sperry and Adam Knob- lock, two enthusiastic members of Willow lodge No. 6, 1. O. O. F. were among those leaving Heppner on Sunday for Eugene to take in the sessions of the grand lodge meeting there this week. Ray Drake, young farmer of Eight A tie was brought to town on Satur day suffering from a very bad case of appendicitis. He was taken to the Moore hospital where he was op erated on by Dr. Chick and his case is rrotrressine well at present. nozzles on hydrants one block apart, both flowing. 12 pounds pressure. There Is an all year supply of water sufllclent for all purposes, but the lat eral mains are too small to make an adequate supply available In the resi dential districts and at the high school and court house. Also the condition of many of the mains is such that they are uncertain when high pressure Is turned on. Fire Department The organization consists of fifteen volunteer members, with Mike Curran as chief. The equipment consists of one Brockway combination car equip ped with 800 foot of 2 1-! inch h'ose, two 35 gallon chemical tanks, 500 foet of 2 1-2 Inch hose on cart on Church street, 800 foet of 2 1-2 inch hose In reserve, fair condition, and 350 feet of 2 1-2 Inch hose of rubber. The Lud low hydrants open to the left, others to right: all hydrants should open to right. Fire Prevention Ordinances The fire prevention ordinances are as follows: Ordinanco ST. Pertaining to mils ances. Section 1. Prohibits depositing of rubbish or garbage on any street, alley, lot or parcel of ground. Section 2 No person owning any lot or parcel of ground shall permit any rubbish or trash to remain on such lot. Section 3 No person shall obstruct nny street, al ley or sidewalk with boxes, merchan dise, truck or any other obstruction. Ordinance 114. To license the sale of lire works. Section 1. Unlawful to sell without obtaining license. Section 2. License shall be granted upon payment of sum of $50. Section 3. Penalty. Fine not more than J100 or Imprisonment not more than fifty days or both. Fass ed November S, 1908. Ordinnnce 66. Provides for the or ganization of the volunteer fire depart ment Ordinance 100. Fire limits and build ing ordinanco. Pectlon 1. (Amended by Ordinance 1S5 and 191) Fire limits. Sec tion 2. (Amended by Ordinance 197.) (Continued on Page 2.) 1 flPJI ILUUnL Jake Young arrived in Heppner on yesterday forenoon from his home at Aloah, Oregon, in response to a tel egram announcing the accident to his son, Ray, who was seriously injured in a powder explosion near Lexing ton Tuesday evening. Robert Young also came in shortly after the arrival of his father. These gentlemen were Fortunate in making close connec tion by train and auto which ac counted for their early arrival here after the accident. Wm. Gould, who resides in Juni per canyon, met with a very painful accident on Monday while attempt- inp to tie a horse in the stall. The animal pulled back, catching a finger in the halter rope in such a manner that the same was torn off and had to be entirely amputated. He was attended by Dr. Chick who states that he is doing well at the present time. August Lovgren ran over a bank with his car near his ranch out south from lone on Saturday evening and escaped with a couple of broken ribs. He was brought to Heppner late Sat urday evening by Dr. Chick who at tended to his injuries says he is now doing well. He was very fortunate in escaping worse injury. Farl E. Gordon has been spend ir.r several days in the city this week enming up from Portland on Sunday. We understand that he is interested in opening up a drug store on his own account, and will likely start a business of this kind in Lexington. Miss Gladys Turner, 7th grade teacher in Heppner school for the past year, departed Tuesday morn ing for her home at McCoy, Oregon. Miss Turner will return to Heppner later to prepare for her work the coming year in the school here. RAY YOUNG SERIOUSLY BURNED IN EXPLOSION .J?ay,,Yong, who was working for the contractors, Moore and Anderson on the Willow creek highway, was very seriously burned on Tuesday afternoon by an explosion of a can of black powder. He was requested by one of the other men working near the rock crusher below Lexing ton, to open and hand him a can of powder, and taking a pocket knife he plunged the blade into the top of a can and the result was the ignition of the powder which blew up and Young received bad burns on face, arms, hands and legs just above the i knees. ' His clothes were fired by the burning powder and for just a mo ment he was stunned by the force of the explosion. On gaining conscious ness he had the presence of mind to i remove his burning clothing or oth erwise he would have been burned alive, as there was no one to comej to his immediate aid, the explosion taking place some distance away; from where the other men were at! work, they did not at once realize I what had happened. Physicians were immediately called from Heppnerj and Drs. Chick and McMurdo re sponded. Finding the young man in a very critical condition, he was brought to Heppner on the local train and taken to the Heppner Surgical hospital where he is receiving ev en' attention possible that will aid in his recovery. His case is quite critical as the burns are spread over a considerable portion of the body, but his physician states that he is doing as well as could be expected at present, and feels that he will recover promptly barring complications. That he did not suffer immediate death from the explosion is considered a miracle, as there was powder enough in the can to blow up a whole regiment had it been confined. Two Game Series BASEBALL CONDON vs. HEPPNER Heppner Athletic Field MONDAY & TUESDAY MAY 29 and 30 Business Houses to Close for Games Music Furnished by Condon Band I VOTE CAST The primary election passed off very quietly in Morrow county, the vote was light and there was no very exciting contest for any of the offices. Early in the day it seemed to be un derstood that the fight for nomina tion for governor was settling down between Olcott and Hall, but the re turns developed the fact that Patter son had a pretty strong following here. Over he state the fight on gover nor went the same way, and it has not been officially settled just who is nominated at this time, though Ol cott is leading Hall by about 400 votes and Patterson is a poor third. Olcott's nomination seems assured, though Hall and his supporters have not yet conceded the victory to the governor. Morrow county cast a good vote for Hulden, but the fight centered in Umatilla county between Dodd and Smith and Hulden received but 225 votes over there and Conder landed 71. Smith was nominated by a ma jority vote over all. In fact, the yel low ticket in Umatilla county was a winner all the way through. In this county the voting shows that there was not much heed paid to the yellow ticket. The total vote in this county was as follows: Republican Committeeman: Flthian, 181; Will iams. 312. Congressman: Gwlnn, 193; Sinnott, 312. Governor: Bean, 34; Ball, 124; Lee, 10; Olcott, 216; Patterson, 124; White, 72. Justice of the Supreme Court: Bur nett, 322; McCourt, 332; Rand. 361; Shepherd, 147. Labor Commissioner: Dalxlel, 231; Gram, 262. Public Service Commissioner: Camp bell, 221; Layman, 80; Thiehoff, 149. Superintendent Public Instruction: Churchill. 414. Joint Senator: Eberhard, 109; Hlnkle, 216; Kitchen, 185. Joint Representative: Conder, SO; Dodd. 101; Hulden, 319; Smith. II. County Treasurer: Briggs, 44f. Commissioner: Bleakmaii, 340. Surveyor: KIrschner, 404. Recall: Tea, 388: No. 195. In Umatilla county the vote of Joint senator and joint representative was as follows: Eberhard, 2039: Hlnkle, 1703; Kitchen, 5S9. Conder, 71; Dodd, 1600; Hulden, 225; Smith, 2429. On the democratic ticket Pierce is nominated over Starkweather for gov ernor and he Is the man the republican! will have to beat Shower Given In Honor of Miss Bauman of Lexington Honoring Miss Edna Bauman, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. D. Bau-'' man, who reside near Lexington, who is soon to be married to Mr. Walter Lyons, a shower was given by Mrs. Ray White and Mrs. Ralph Jackson at the Leach hall on Tuesday eve ning. The decorations were orange and white and refreshments of or anges, ice cream and cake were served. A great many valuable pre sents were showered upon the pros pective bride and a general good time was enjoyed by all the guests present in the playing of games and social intercourse. Those present were Wilma Leach, Mabel Ridens, Elva Moore, Edna Bauman, Lulu White, Helen Chris tensen, Selina Bauman, Merle Car michael, Josie Frederickion, Emma Peck, Laura Scott, Myrtle Reaney, Opal Leach, Cecile Jackson, Leona White, Eva Lane, Ola Ward, Mrs. Leach McMillan, Irina Parker, Dona E. Barnett. FOR SALE Six head of good work horses, weight 1300 to 1400 pounds; 1 2-bottom 14-inch gang plow practically new. Inquire this office. tf. Li I VIM 1