HEPPNER GAZETTE TIMES, HEPPNER,' OREGON, THURSDAY, FEB. 2, 1928.
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Commissioner Bleakman arrived
borne on Friday from Portland
where he spent several days during
the past week attending a conven
tion of county judges and commis
sioners, and also spending a day at
the monthly meeting of the state
highway commission. The latter
body, while facing numerous re
quests for financial aid from all
over the state In the road program,
were not able to respond, because
of the lack of funds. A strong stand
was taken by the judges and com
missioners in their state meeting
against the proposed $3 automobile
license fee, the initiative measure
for which has been prepared and
will be presented at the time of
the coming state election.
Judge R. L. Benge arrived home
on Monday from Portland and Eu
gene. The first part of last week
Judge Benge attended the conven
tion of judges and comemlssloners
In Portland, also took In the meet
ing of the state highway commis
sion, and then went on to Eugene to
have a good time at the University
of Oregon, along with some 700 oth
er daddies that had gathered there
to celebrate Dads' Day. The Judge
reports this a great occasion, an
event he would not have missed un
der any consideration.
Lawrence Reaney, Lexington, was
a business visitor in the city for a
short time on Tuesday. Calling at
the office of County Agent Smith,
Mr. Reaney took home with him a
sack of poisoned wheat to be used
In the work of rodent extinction.
Winter seems about over In the
Lexington section, at least the
weather conditions have greatly
moderated, with the snow fast dis
appearing. Emll .Johnson has returned to
Morrow county and with his family
will be located at lone. Since giv
ing up their Rock creek place early
last year they have resided In
Portland, and Mr. Johnson thought
some of locating in Southern Ore
gon. He finally decided, however,
to return to Morrow county, having
lived here too long to be satisfied
elsewhere.
Burton H. Peck, who Is now giv
ing his attention to wheat raising
at Wellmore Farm, near Lexington,
was a visitor in Heppncr on Friday.
Mr. Peck ventures the opinion that'
no damage was done wheat by the
cold weather and as the ground
thaws out it will all come along In
good shape. The prospects are
splendid for a good yield again this
season. '
Harry French states that Satur
day and Sunday were very wet
days in the mountains in the vicin
ity of the French ranch. A- lot of
rain came down and as a conse
quence much of the snow melted.
He thinks the backbone of winter
has been broken. Mr. French was
In the city for a short time Monday,
remaining until Tuesday morning.
Mr. and Mrs. N. M. Johnson were
visitors in Heppner on Saturday
from their farm home in the lower
Gooseberry country. Winter was
still hanging on out that way, but
Mr. Johnson expected warmer
weather conditions from all Indi
cations when they came to town.
Ferguson Chevrolet company of
this city announce a pretty lively
trade in new cars during the month
of February. They disposed of five
Chevrolets and three Pontiacs in
new cars and of their used car lira
they disposed of four. .
R. E. Allstott reported Rhea creok
on the rampage Monday, following
the heavy rains of Sunday. The
snow In the vicinity of his Rhea
creek place, and out over Eight
Mile, has about all disappeared and
because of the frozen ground the
moisture found its way into the
creek, causing high water. Roads
were almost impassible when he
drove to town Monday.
Roy Neill and Frank Helms were
Butter creek residents in the city
Monday. They report having had
the time of their life getting to
town as the roads had softened up
to such an extent as to be almost
impassable. Heavy rains prevailed
out that way Sunday and the snow
melted rapidly, both Big and Little
Butter creeks running to full ca
pacity. O. T. Ferguson and family moved
their household effects to Pendleton
the last of the week, and will In the
future reside there, where they have
purchased a nice residence. Mr.
Ferguson will be engaged In the
automobile business with his son
Gene, and they will have the Pen
dleton end of the Oakland and Pon
tlac agency for Ferguson Motor Co.
The Women's Foreign Missionary
society of the Methodist church
will meet in the church parlors on
Tuesday, Feb. 7th, at 2:30 p. m., and
will devote one hour in prayer for
branch missionaries who are in the
foreign field. It Is hoped that all
who belong to the society will be
present at this meeting.
Barney P. Doherty, North Sand
Hollow ranchman, was attending to
business affairs In this city Thurs
day last At that time the snow
was still on the ground ojit his way,
but more moderate weather was
causing It to melt pretty fast
Commissioner L. P. Davidson was
up from lone on Wednesday to at
tend the regular .monthly meeting
of county court. He also took in
the sessions of judges and commis
sioners in convention in Portland
during the past week.
Frank Albee, who has been on a
visit to his parents, Mr. and Mrs.
E. Albee in this city for a time, de
parted early the past week for
Portland where he has a position
with Packard & Malloy for whom
he formerly worked.
Dr. C. C. Chick was a visitor in
Heppner for a short time on Tues
day from his home at Hood River.
Natural
Speaker
Demonstration In your home. No
obligation to buy.
A BIG PRICE REDUCTION IN
THIS TEAR' SMODELS.
HARWOOD'S
Heppner Hotel Building
-a Successful Six
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-thcAddcd Safety of FourWIteel Brakes
Not only does the New Series Pontiac Six introduce
superb new body creations by Fisher. It also offers
the added value of many new engineering features and
the added safety of four-wheel brakes at no increase
in price . . . Among its advanced features are the fa
mous GMR cylinder head, the cross-flow radiator with
thermostatic control, AC fuel pump with gasoline
filter, coincidental (transmission-ignition) lock, gas
oline gauge on dash, new carburerion and manifolding
systems and others actually too numerous to mention
... See the New Series Pontiac Six. Drive it. And you
will pronounce it the biggest, staunchest and most
modern six-cylinder automobile ever offered at $745!
PRICES, 2-Door 8nli. $741 Coure, $741) Soort HmJiW Il,9Trt
C.bVlolet, 7H 4-Uoor Sed.n, H2 Sport L.nd.u St.i.n, H7'-lh
ChkUnJ All-Anwrian Si. 1045 to I2M. All price. .1 factory. Ifellvand
la, include minimum handling crura.. E..V to pay " Ub"
General Motor. Time Payment PUn.
Ferguson Motor Co.
I. R. R0BIS0N, lone, Ore.
Mr. and Mrs. Jack Mulligan were
week end visitors in Heppner from
their Pendleton home. Mr. Mulli
gan is manager of the Pendleton
Music company and while here dis
posed of several instruments.
San Souci Rebekah lodge holds its
regular meeting on Friday evening,
Feb. 3rd. It is desired that the de
gree team be on hand as practice
is planned following the regular
business session of lodge.
For Sale 8 head work mares,
well broke and ready for harness;
ranging in ages from 6 to 10 years,
and weights from 1300 to 1500 lbs.
Prices right Write Harry French,
Hardman, Oregon. 46-tf.
George N. Peck came to town for
a while on Thursday afternoon
last, having been "holed up" on
the ranch near Lexington for some
weeks because of the cold weather.
POWER FARMING POPULAR.
Power farming is becoming so
popular that K. L. Beach, Lexing
ton McCormick-Deering dealer, is
giving a power farming entertain
ment on February 10, 1928, at Lex
ington. Records coming to us from
other communities where similar
entertainments have been held as
sure the people a day well'worth
their time. , i..
This is a real opportunity for ev
ery progressive farmer, who is in
terested in Increased profits, to ac
quaint himself with the methods
other farmers are finding to save
time, and eliminate much of the
hard work. This entertainment is
for the entire family because the
housewife, as well as any one else,
is desirous of reducing farm drud
gery.
Mr. Beach has worked out a very
interesting program for the day,
which Includes, in addition to in
structive talks on tractors, several
reels of Interesting and entertain
ing motion pictures. Instructive
talks of vital interest to the farmers
of this community will be given
during the afternoon. At noon a
free lunch will be served; thus it Is
evident that Mr. Beach has done
all In his power to make this a day
well worth spending with him.
The success with which harvest
er threshers have handled the wheat
during the last year have made
these machines of real interest to
every farmer in the wheat growing
section. During the afternoon, and
along with the showing of the
"Combine" picture, the company's
combine expert will give an instruc
tive talk about this machine.
Do not forget the date every
tractor owner should be there.
Make your plans now to be on hand
when the entertainment opens.
Come prepared to ask questions and
to learn all you can.
When You Feed
You want the same standard
quality in every sack. Order
your feed from us and get the
best. Quality priced right is
cheaper in the long run.
PRINCESS, The dependable, friendly
flour. As good as the best.
Brown Warehouse Co.
Phones: Warehouse 643, Residence 644
Do It For Her
GIVE HER THIS SAFETY ,
There may come a time when your wife, your family, may no
longer be able to depend on you for comfort and security. It
is right that you take teps now that their future comfort may
be assured.
You have valuables, jewelry, your will, securities, deeds, im
portant papers that represent your wealth, their future com
fort. The utmost protection and safety should be provided
for them.
There is no better way than in our Safe Deposit Vault They
provide positive protection and a convenience that appeals to
the sensible man who gives thought, not alone to his interests,
but to the safety and comfort of those dear to him.
No man can afford not to have this protection. Boxes are
available at a low cost per year. You will want to investigate
this service. You'll enjoy inspecting our vaults. You'll dis
cover how desirable and logical a protection it provides for
the future safety of yourself and your family. Come in today.
Farmers & Stockgrowers National
Heppner Bdllk OrtftB
Specials
for
Saturday, Feb. 4th
2 Large Cans Libby's Sweet Pota
toes 45c
3 Lbs. .Cut Macaroni 20c
2 Large Cans Apricots 55c
3 Cans Campbell's Tomato Soup . . 25c
Log Cabin Syrup, 2 1 -4 lb. Tins . . . 55c
Butter, per pound 50c
HUGHES & HUGHES
Phone 962 We Deliver
At Walter Rood Place, 8 miles west of Heppner, on
Saturday, Feb. 1 1
Beginning promptly at 10:00 A. M.
I will offer for sale to the highest bidder the following:
FARM MACHINERY
One Case Combine, used 2 seasons.
One Ford Truck, ney July, 1927.
2 314 Bain Wagons.
1 Studebaker Wagon.
2 3-bottom 16-in. Moline Plows.
2 5-section Wood Harrows.
1 Jones Weeder.
1 30-ft. Kimball Blade Weeder.
1 Rotary Rod Weeder.
1 Double Disc.
1 6-horse New Peoria Drill.
1 4-Horse Superior Drill.
1 Header Box.
1 Horsepower Feed Grinder.
Combine Hitch, Plow Hitches,
Chains, Clevises and Lead Bars;
Blacksmith's and other small tools.
Furniture and Household Goods.
A few chickens ; 27 weaned pigs, 5
brood sows, bred ; one Poland China
boar; 2 milk cows, 1 heifer, coming
fresh, 3 calves.
9 sacks Soft Federation wheat,
treated.
STOCK
2 Sorrel mares, 7-8 years, 1400 lbs.
2 Bays, one mare and one horse, 5-6
years, weight 1400.
2 Bay Horses, 5 and 7 yrs., 1300 lbs.
2 Bay Horses 8 and 9 yrs, 1400 lbs.
2 Brown Mares, 6 and 7 yrs., 1400.
1 Brown Mare, 7 yrs., 1400 lbs.
1 Gray Horse, 5 yrs, 100 lbs.
Harness complete for 12 head.
2 Black Horses, 8 and 9 yrs.,, 1400.
2 Bay Horses, 8 and 9 yrs., 1350 lbs.
2 Bay Mares, 6 and 7 yrs., 1250 lbs.
2 Grays, 1 horse and 1 mare, 7 and 8
yrs., weight 1300 and 1200.
1 Gray Mare, 8 yrs., weight 1400.
1 Bay Mare, 6 yrs., weight 1300.
1 White Team, 8 yrs., weight 1250.
1 Sorrel Horse, 5 yrs., weight 1300.
1 3-yr.-old appalucy mare, 1200 lbs.
3 Colts, 4 saddle horses, a number
of unbroke horses.
FREE LUNCH AT NOON; Bring Coffee Cups
TERMS: Cash in Hand
M. D. & S. FRYREAR, Owners
L. VAN MARTER, Clerk.
B. F. SEVDY, Auctioneer.
Power Farmnmig
EtTDlerrttaainiinrDeiniQ:
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 10th
ALL DAY
AT KARL BEACH IMPLEMENT STORE
LEXINGTON, OREGON
EVERYBODY INVITED
Farming and its progress is a subject we are all interested In. We are giving you an op
portunity to see for yourself the changes that are taking place In farm operating equipment.
You can learn more about engines and tractors, their construction, their care, and their op
eration. We will have trained men on hand to illustrate, demonstrate, and talk on questions
every tin-to-the-mlnute farmer Is vitally Interested In. The moving pictures will be entertain
ing and Instructive. The lunch will be a good one and there will be fun and excitement aplenty.
Your neighbors will be here and we want you also. Make your plans now to attend our big
Power Farming Entertainment
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Remember
the Day
and the
Place
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KARL L. BEACH, Lexington, Ore.