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About Heppner gazette-times. (Heppner, Or.) 1925-current | View Entire Issue (Feb. 9, 1928)
! 45TH ANNIVERSARY BOOSTER EDITION PAGE TWENTY-TWO HEPPNER GAZETTE TIMES, HEPPNER, OREGON PEOPLES HARDWARE CO. PATRONIZED BY WHOLE OF COUNTY A truly excellent example of suc cess achieved In this district in commercial lines is found In a re view of the large yearly business transacted by the Peoples Hardware company of Heppner, who number among their friends and patrons all of the people of Morrow county. The history of this business dates back to 1890. In 1917 it was reor ganized by a number of local far mers and business men, men of vision and foresight who saw In prospect the great country of today and tomorrow. It is one of the largest establishments of its kind today in this section of Oregon. Complete lines of all manner of light and heavy hardware, tinware, kitchenware, stoves, ranges, tools, builders hardware, dairy supplies and farm implements are carried. They specialize in particular in farm implements, carrying such well known makes as John Deere Plow company products and those of the J. I. Case Threshing Machine company. Fairbanks Morse com pany products carried are a favor ite with the farmers. The history of this business has been one of continuous growth and ever increasing success since its very inception. They have grown with the country and according to the management, look to 1928 as a real banner year for success in both commercial and agricultural pur suits in Morrow county. In charge of the business proper as active manager is L. Van Marter, a most able man who has been serving in this capacity for the past seven years and to whom directly must be credited the success enjoyed by this firm. In the person of Mr. Van Marter this firm has a most able head and a man who as a citizen has ever shown his confidence in this country by being foremost among those to help promote every progressive issue launched for the ultimate good and advancement of this section's interests. A truly ac tive booster for Morrow county's interests. McATEE & AIKEN, A FAVORITE RESORT A favoritft resort fnr ina man folks of Heppner and for all Mor row county's people for that mat ter, is the pool parlor, soft drink Dar, contectionery and cigar store conducted by A. A, McAtee and G. C. Aiken under their names, at Heppner. This house is widely known and widely patronized by the Deoole of this section . The history of the house dates uat-K io even me early pre-Volstead days when vintages of th hnrrtor variety were dispensed to the pub lic. MCAiees saloon In the early days was a favorite Catherine- nlnoo for the cattle and sheen district Dave McAtee was one of MORROW GENERAL HOSPITAL Morrow County is a Tlace to Live to Enjoy Health and Happiness. The Best All-Year-Round Climate in the World. One of the Most Important Institutions in Morrow County. and design that has brought forth a flood of enthusiastic acclaim from the throngs who have viewed it at the showrooms of the Cohn Auto company, Dodge Brothers dealers for Morrow county, where the car is on display. Providing safety, comfort and roadability to a degree never before attained, the body and chassis of the Victory Six are a single unit To provide road-holding qualities necessary for high speeds and at the same time permit the low sweeping body lines dictated by fashion without sacrificing roomi ness or road clearance, Dodge Bro thers have employed this basic in novation in automotive design in a brilliantly effective fashion. Be cause conventional sills and cross members have been done away with, the chassis and body being in tegral, the center of gravity is clos er to the road and the overall heighth of the car is about at the ordinary man's hat brim. The low center of gravity, and the union of chassis and body are said to have a marked stabilizing effect adding greatly to riding comfort and safe ty at all speeds. Morrow County Wants More Farmers The Morrow General hospital is located at Heppner. Picture seen above is of the entrance with at tending physician. Dr. Johnston, Mrs. Zena Westfall, superintendent, and Miss Ona Gilliam, nurse. This is the only hospital in the county and is well and modernly equipped throughout with all the latest arid most highly improved appliances and devices known to medical sci ence for the treatment of all ail ments. This includes a complete x-ray equipment, lately installed, handling both radiographic and Fluroscopic work, and laboratory. There are accommodations for six. Owing to results achieved in numerous cases the fame of this hospital has be come widespread, people from even far distant points availing them selves of the service. At the head of the hospital and guiding its destinies in the inter ests of suffering humanity is Dr. A. H. Johnston, local practicing phy sician and surgeon. Dr. Johnston is a graduate of the University of Oregon medical school, class of 1920. His first practice was in Port land where he was located for some time. He later located at our neigh boring city of Arlington where also his knowledge and ability soon won him a large clientele. Seeing in prospect the future awaiting this district he moved to Heppner about 3 years ago and in cidentally acquired control of the above hospital. He is directly re sponsible for the present modern and up-to-date hospital service in vogue here, the modern medical ap pliances installed and the careful attention accorded all patients. He enjoys a large private prac tice and is held in high esteem by all of Morrow county's people. In the person of Dr. Johnston, Morrow county has gained another progressive citizen who has every faith and confidence in the future of this country. the early pioneers, coming to this section as early as 1881. Times changed. The older Mr. McAtee re tired, leaving his son, A. A. McAtee, to continue the business. In 1913 he formed a partnership with G. C. Aiken and these two have been carrying the business on with every success. G. C. Aiken, who was a warm personal friend of the elder McAtee, first came to this section, then Umatilla county, as early as 1882. At McAtee & Aiken's resort one finds more the air of a comfortable club room than a business estab lishment and it is a favorite for those seeking recreation or plea sure. NEW VICTORY SIX BY DODGE BROS. The new Victory Six just an nounced by Dodge Brothers Inc. embodies innovations and improve ments upon present day auto mobile design which has found im mediate favor with the motoring public. Within the reach of mil lions in price this new product promises sensational performance at high speeds. Long, low and graceful, the Vic tory Six presents a smart and vo guish appearance coupled with sweeping advances in construction Satisfied Patrons miNNimiMWiii Leave Our Shop iiiiiHiwnMiwittimttHtinimmfimwiiiimMiillMWii" M.RFell Repair Shop Gas -:- Oil -:- Grease Fords a Specialty Expert Auto Repair Work on All Makes of Cars. We Know How. Satisfactory Work. Correct Charges. COUNT US ALSO AMONG MORROW COUNTY BOOSTERS Real Home Cooking Popular Prices n 'A 'LBS For a business luncheon engagement, a family dinner, or unexpected company, our service awaits your convenience. You will find us always well prepared with the best in foods, cooked exactly to your taste and served in surroundings most pleasant. A HOME-LIKE ATMOSPHERE SPECIAL WEEKLY RATES THE COTTAGE INN Heppner, Ore. Mrs. M. B. Huston We Firmly Believe that 1928 will bring the greatest era of prosperity ever recorded to the farmers of Morrow County The Peoples Hardware Co, HEPPNER, OREGON Now is the Time to Place Your Orders for FARM IMPLEMENTS In keeping with the policy of this store, it has been our endeavor to place at your service merchandise of the highest order. We are agents for J. I. CASE THRESHING MACHINE COMPANY, JOHN DEERE PLOW COMPANY and the FAIRBANKS-MORSE COMPANY. These concerns have built up a reputation of many years standing for reliability in the manufacture of high grade machinery, and in keeping with the policies of these concerns the Peoples Hardware Company maintains a complete line of parts, repairs and efficient servicing department. , WE ARE AT YOUR SERVICE AT ALL TIMES in anything that you may need for the maintenance of your home, farm or your place of business. We have appreciated your patronage and your success is identical with ours. Let Us Co-operate in the future where our mutual interests are at stake v