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About The Ione independent. (Ione, Or.) 1916-19?? | View Entire Issue (Feb. 20, 1925)
THE IONE INDEPENDENT Published livery Friday by 7. V. IIKA:, Alitor-Publisher SUBSCRIPTION: One year ,; $1.50 i!ix month 76 1'We, months . .... .....E0 .. . .rQ M eeccH class matter at the postufllca at Ioiic, Oregon, under act of M. ivh .1. isTst Friday, Feb. 20 1925 Labor to keep nllvts In your lirvnxt that little spark of coktsttiil Hn, COUSCll'UCl1" Gi'oriw Vnnhlugton. THE FATHER OF COUNIRY HIS George Washington is one of those great characters that assume more majestic proportions as they are viewed through the lengthening corridors of time. The blemishes that, for his con temporaries, marred some fea tures, are lost to us in the htne of the pa.-t, while the great vir tues of love of country, fidelitely to principle, moral and physical courage and unwavering confi dence in the final triumph of the right, stand out against the dark background of his time, as the outline of some mountain mon arch which rising far above the' level of both plain and range is projected against the blue vault of heaven. He belongs to the immortals and is numbered among those to whom might justly be applied the old Shakespearean line, lie was a man- - -take him all in all we shall not see his like again. He was not a genius, either in war or peacey He had not the eloquence of Patrick Henry, the literary facility of Thomas Jeff erson, or the firm grasp on the principles of finance that dis inguisiud Alexauder Hamilton; but in sublime force of will and decision of character he surpass ed them all. In him were assemb led the qualities of judgement, patience, insight, political wis-1 dom that enabled him to choose the rinht course. Such was his magnanimity that he was able, as are but few, to detect appreci ate and direct the superior abiii ties other men and so use them in the task of founding a new, a great an enduring state. Of the men of his time there were many who surpassed him in some quality of character but none who excelled or even equal ed him in the general assembly of the solid and enduring qual ities of manhood. As a man and a Christian; as a stattsman and soldier; as a son and a husband; as a friend and brother; he rosn to the higher if not the highest levels of human excellence. Willow Creek Pioneers Mr. A. D. Montgomery of the Pacific Joint Stock Land Bank was in lone on business Satur day. Mr. A. L. Douglas of Pendle ton was an lone visitor Saturday, the 14th. HOW'S THIS? HALL'S CATARRH MKIIiriXR will do what wa claim for It rid your avat.-m of Catarrh or bealneaa cauwd by Catarrh. HALL'S CATARRH MEDICI!" Con- msta of an Ointment which OutrklY Relieve, the catarrhal Inflammation, and uio internal invri:,r, a Tonic. whic art through Ui Wood on th Muenua purrarea, tliua reatortnc normal conill tiona. Sold by flrurlti for or Tears. F. J Ch.ney Co Toledo. Ohio. r 'HUNTING .TOSTED , PflOPERTY J if -iVt 'V Taw.21 r , " urn , , , it lt tt I Send for your free copy of this book today! Tbebooktellsyou liowyoucan hunt on posted prop erty how firmer and sportsman can get togedier to their mutual advantage. Three-quarters of the bunting pruumls is already posted. There vill you hunt this full? Read the book, "Hunting Pusled Property" it'a free. E.LDU POM DE NEMOURS & CO, lac Sjfvrtin Vnnilrr liti$ion Is broadcasting to all the World this season art batter prepared than trer to entertain jou and make your vl.it wonderful xperieaea." If jrou have never been to California It ihould be the eftort of your life to go. When you are ready to plan the trip let the - (EJiifion PacESIc Ji'Ip. Bend word to the umlmlanerl by phone, or mall or call. 1 wih a ve mu the benrlit ol my peraonal kmwMn and eiperienre, or I will .and yen the Bell h In Nil prints matter to be k..d. I know every route, every tram, every Eiml of niuiproetit and the exert coat, I WIS "cure your .lupine. cf ecrxnunaleUoCM, provide you with an outline uf ywir trip, and d liver your tlrketa. Votiaeed Dot leave ymir home or your oioe to attend to both eremite deteile. I have Uie beat .there la. and it -r " k yojuea the J. W. IIOWK, Agent, lone, Ore. Wm. Y. Cecil, the first settler on Willow creek, was born in England in 1819, and brought to America when a child, he was raised and lived in Illinois until 1S55, when he moved to Missouri where he engaged in farming. The Civil War came on and in vading armies devested his farm, and the Spring of 18G2 found him with his wife and children Henrietta, Janie, Nate, Hilly, Wilford and Frank starting the long trip across the plaines to Oregon. . The army was engaged with tie Smith which gave the Indians their chance to retard the progress toward the West and the family hud many un pleasant experiences with the war like savages. Their first stop was made on Hock creek, but the desire for school took them on to the Willamette Valley where' they spent the winter. Remembering thevast uninliab ited region between Umatilla and John Day with its bunchgrass covered hills and the possibilities of stock raising and making money off the imigrants who were moving west over the Ore gon Trail, they decided to return and establish a home. TheiJpring 'of 1SG3 found them locating at the Willow creek crossing where they built a road house and pre pared to care for the travelers, they sold milk, butter, beef and vegetables as well as forage for the oxen and had a bar room. They began raising cattle and horses and soon became the largest stock men of that region. Their nearest neigbor to the north was in Yakima, and Can yon City was the nearest settle ment south. Schools were not within rtach and the boyst grew to manhood without education which was a great handicap to them when the stockmen had to give way to farmers and they were obliged to compete with those who had had the advant age of schools. Until the late eighties the only method of travel was on horse back or with a farm wagon, jet a dance at Cecil's was attended by most of the settlers from Hock creek, Butler creek and the mountains, By tr-eir loca tion and occupation they met all the immigrants coming over the Oregon Trail and were the best known family in the State, Mr. Cecil died in is'Ju and Mrs. Cecil continued to operate the ranch aud cater to the travelers until her death in 1903, Henrietta married Tom Rhea, who was one of the early cattle men on tne cre?k, they soon moved to Rhea Creek, where they continued raising cattle and sheep nntil 1896 when they moved to Heppner and later to Elillsboro at which place she died a few years ago. Janie married Jim Robinson, who was one of the largest cattlemen in the sand country, until the sheepmen began com peting for range, when they dis posed of their herd and moved to Walla Walla, where Mr. Robin son died in 1923 and Mrs. Robin son is yet residing. Jimmie operated with his folks for many years and then went to Eastern Washiugton where he died a few years ago. Nate became the largest cattle. man of the country and his I. D, brand covered the sand from Umatilla to John Day. The farmers and sheepmen gradu ally reduced his range and the winter of 1889 90 put him down to a small herd which dwindled along until 1905 whe he quit the game and has spent the recent years around Pendleton and Walla Walla. He died at Walla Walla, last October and was buried in an unmarked grave, Billy was with his father in the stock business for thirty (continued on page 4) Then And Now Wlii'ii Wtirililiiifttm wnt hero on earth. Ho aiiw full miuiy n loli'lo, Hut never lutik n rtilmiin berth Nor ever riiile it tiloyelo. He never leiu'ueil to telephone, lly wire lie i milil not xeuil illBjuitcli, lit never henrd t lit ruillo'tt nxmn Ner ever tun! it mutch to Wrutelt lie never an tr n miliuiHrine, A iliononi-(Mli lie never lieiird He nevej wrote with tv miti'lilne Ntiranw n matt outlly u blril Hut leluce lilt time Km etime to iimm, All thing lire with hucIi tliiHlilug done, We've nil tti ' tiling", but then, iiIiih: We bwiii to Imie no Wiudilngtim. , A 111 )ll T lltOIIH. One 2 year old Mammoth Golden Bronze Gobbler for sale. Irs. Cecil C. Sargent. Chu rch News Notes of Interest to All Local Denominations. The cla s in Bible study for merly conJucted by Mr. Morti- more will continuo the work Under the direction of Mr Heud. The studio for the coming term are in the New TestimenL The leuaer of the Junior F.n Jeavor nu"ting at the Baptist Church next Sunday evening is Dorr Mason. Rev. Clark M. Smith, of the American "Sunday School Uuion will conduct services at Fair view schoolhouse Friday evening, February 20. Special services are in pro gress at Morgan every evening this week at 7:30. Services con ducted by Rev. J. C. Fershall of Pine City. CHURCH DIRECTORY CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH Rev. W. W. HEAD, Pastor Services 11:00 A. M. and 8:00 P. M. FIRST CHRISTIAN CHURCH RevPAUL De.F. MORT1MORE. Pastor Services 10:00 A. M. and 8:00 P. M FIRST BAPTIST CHUSCH Sunday School at 1C.00A.M Junior Endeavor st5.30 P.M. Prayer meeting Thurs. 7.30 P.M HEPPNER TAILORING CO. TAILORS Cleaning Dyeing Pressing Repairing Heppner, Ore. A. D. MCMURDO, E D. Physician and' Surgeon Office in Masonic Building Trained Nurse Assistant Heppner -: Oregon WOODSON & SWEEK Attorneys At Law First National Bank Building Heppner Oregon When You Visit Heppner Eat at the Elkhorn Restaurant Good Meals Best of Service Lunch Counter Spring seeding time will soon be here A VAN BRUNT will serve you well. . We have a good stock of drills on hand and our prices are right. a Hoping the New Year brings you health wealth and prosperity. Bristow & Johnson IONE HARNESS SHOP ;:. C. A. DEC 1 1, Proprietor DrOp 111 and looK over my i i in of Worh Shoes. i nave a gocni ttocr ol oloves and Harness Supplies. 1 Repairing at Reasonable Prices. 41 lone Marhet CEO. W. RITCHIE. Prop. Wholesale anj Retail Dealer in FRESH and CURED MEATS Your Patronage Solicited. ' n Under New Management IONE HOTEL lone, Ore. Refurnished and Strictly Up to Date. Commer cial Table First Class. A home away from home, with best meals in Central Oregon. SAM GANGER, Proprietor. Nice Rooms. Good Service. Dr. A. H. Johnston PHYSICIAN & SURGEON Phone Office Residence HEPPNER. . . Main 033 Main 492 OREGON Farm Implements VULCAN and OLIVER PLOWS, SUPERIOR DRILLS, FAIRBANKS MORSE ENGINES, MYERS PUMPS, STAR and AERMOTOR WIND MILLS. WINONA WAGONS. PAUL G. BALSIGER lone, Oregon SEE ME BEFORE THE FIRE H. C. WOOD REAL, ESTATE & INSURANCE IONE, OREGON F. H. Robinson Attorney and Counselor at Law Will practice in all the Courts IONE, OREGON Clyde R.Walker,M.D. Phyr.ic.an and Surgeon , Office In Drug Store. IONE, - OREGON Dr. F. E. Farrior DENTIST Office: Odd Fellows Building Heppner : Oregon