HEPPNER GAZETTE TIMES, HEPPNER, OREGON 45TH ANNIVERSARY BOOSTER EDITION Make Your Home at Heppner the Ideal Home City PAGE FOUR OF FINANCIAL AID The prospective settler, investor or even casual visitor is best im pressed when investigating any lo cality when he finds the condition of the banks in a flourishing shape and their personnel radiating opti mism. Such a condition is nowhere better exemplified than at Heppner and in the case of the First Nation al bank, well recognized as one of the strongest and most reliable of this section of Oregon. The history of this bank since its very inception is one of growth, progress and expansion. The bank was originally organized as early as 1887 by C. A. Rhea and associates who started it as the First National bank with a capital stock of $50, 000. C. A. Rhea served as its first president from 1887 to 1908. In 1888 Geo. Conser was chosen cashier which office he filled till his death in 1908. After the death of Mr. Conser, T. J. Mahoney, a brother of W. P. Mahoney, present vice president and manager, was chosen as cashier. He held this office un til February of 1917. T. J. Ma honey resigned as cashier in this year and the office was filled by his brother, W. P. Mahoney. In 1909 M. S. Corrigall had become presi dent of the institution which office he filled with every success for the firm until his death in September of 1927. In the person of Mr. Cor rigall the bank had a valuable head for under his administration great progress was recorded. And Mor row county lost a builder and a cit izen who ever had in mind the pro gress and further development of this region, at his death. After Mr. Corrigall's death the following officers were elected who are serving in these several capa cities at this time: Frank Gilliam president; W. P. Mahoney, vice president and manager; W. E. Moore, cashier. Frank Gilliam, president, is a substantial business man of Heppner who has been ac tively identified with the life of this section since the very early days. Under the business management of W. P. Mahoney, the business of this bank has been most ably han dled and has prospered as never before in its history. In Mr. Ma honey the people have not only an able and progressive business man but one also in whom the stock holders have every confidence for the safe, sane and conservative ad ministration of the bank's affairs and the investment of its funds. The board of directors includes Jack Hynd and John Kilkenny. Mr. Kilkenny is known as Morrow county's sheep king, while Mr. Hynd is one of our most sucessful stock growers and ranchers. Throughout the years, it will be noted that the destinies of this bank have ever been guided by lo cal men of prominence, men who have every faith in this country and who have built with success. W. E. Moore, cashier, who is the youngest member of the firm today, almost takes the rank of an old timer as he has been connected with the firm since 1927. Starting as assistant cashier, his ability soon became noticed and since 1923 be has been most ably filling the ofFce of cashier. Mr. Moore, who had years of previous experience in Montana and Idaho banks is con sidered a good authority in banking circles. Some idea of the growth of this institution may be gleaned from the fact that they today rate total re sources of $977,874.80, capital stock of $100,000, and surplus of $16,000. The bank has figured to the greatest extent in the general de velopment of this section and many of the examples of success achiev ed here in commercial enterprises and agricultural pursuits must be credited to the accommodations ex tended and asistance generously given by the Frist National bank of Heppner. They are ever Inter ested in the success of the farmer. This bank and its officers will be pleased to furnish any further in formation desired relative to prop erty values, chances for investment and the like. Your letter of in quiry will receive their prompt attention. FIRST NATIONAL BANK HAS MODERN BUILDING v . ;v mm CASE FURNITURE CO. IS BIG ASSET TO CITY AND ENTIRE COUNTY Our farmers are prosperous, our business establishments are in a flourishing condition as a result, and our section today boasts of re tail establishments, the equal of which are seldom found in even our larger centers. Such a one is the Case Furniture company, own ed and operated by M. L. Case. Mr. Case is one of those who has contributed in a marked degree to the growth of this section and has ever shown his faith in this country by his continued invest ments. Case started here 19 years ago, coming from Ashland, Oregon, where he had previously been en gaged in a like business. His bus iness grew and prospered. Start ing on a small scale he has now built up a wonderful establishment. Huge stocks of all maAner of household furnishings are carried with an undertaking equipment be ing conducted in conjunction. This store is widely known throughout this section and is cor respondingly patronized. Mr. Case's confidence in this sec tion is still better evidenced by his latest investments and improve ments. He recently purchased the Swinburne building where the post office is located. This is one of the best and most ideally located prop erties in Heppner. He has now completely remodeled the building, converting it into an apartment house, which, when all work is com pleted will include about 20 mod- HENRY HEPPNER An early-day wood cut of the man for whom Heppner was named. ernly furnished and up-to-minute apartments. This will fill a much felt want here. Even now these apartments are being occupied as soon as each is completed. A pic ture of this building is shown in this issue. The new apartment house will be a credit to the city and as an investment on his part will undoubtedly yield good return. In the person of Mr. Case we have a man, a real builder, who is ever in the foremost ranks of those who are trying in every way possi ble to advance Heppner's and Mor row county's interests. As such we take great pleasure in according him and his business interests prominent mention in the pages of this souvenir edition, heartily wish ing him continued success and be speaking for his firm the continued patronage of our readers. When you are patronizing your home firms you are helping to promote your own best interests. GORDON'S POPULAR WITH THE TRADE A business man of the younger generation who has made an out standing success at Heppner and whose store is today one of the most popular with the Heppner and Morrow county trade is Earl W. Gordon, who owns and operates the drug store and confectionery, soda fountain and news store known as "Gordon's" at Heppner. Gordon jg a local boy who has grown up with this country. He personally is well and favorably known throughout the whole coun ty. He took over what was former ly the Tash store about two years ago, moved to his present, more commodious quarters and added additional lines, which include large stocks of all manner of confection ery, magazines, periodicals, news papers, a cigar counter and well equipped soda fountain. The drug store of course plays a leading part. Mr. Gordon is him self a graduate pharmacist, a grad uate of North Pacific College of Pharmacy at Portland, class of 1919. . Young Gordon and his busi ness success are good examples to quote in this issue.- We want more residents for Mar row county. We want more people on our farm lands tn produce, moie business enterprises and more citi zens in our various municipalities.. And we have much to offer you as an inducement to locate here. Read what others have accomplished here. You can do likewise. Farms, farms, farms, everywhere and no where a sign of failure. That is what you will find when you pay a visit to Morrow county, Oregon. Heppner, the county seat, is known as the biggest little city of the west Watch Heppner and Morrow county grow. Did you know? That it is a mat ter of record that on an average of from 100 to 200 bushels of potatoes are produced here on dry land? Welcome to Morrow county, "Where Wheat is King," but not the whole hog. Wheat is our big, sure money crop but the side issues, general diversified farming, hogs, cattle, sheep, poultry and various forage crops make a Morrow coun ty farm a doubly sure winner. A country in which you will like to live, a country that your wife and children will like, awaits your visit. This is Morrow county, Ore son. Pav us a visit. You will want to make vour future home here. I We have served you for the past ten years. Our business is built by rendering our patrons prompt and effi cient service. BRESLIN FUEL CO. Wood and Coal BOOSTERS OF MORROW COUNTY We deeply appreciate your patronage and trust that we may serve you In the years to come. Settle at Heppner If you are looking for an ideal home city, a city of fine homes, churches and schools SETTLE AT HEPPNEB If you are looking for an ideal year round climate in which to live SETTLE AT HEPPNEB If you are looking for a city In which to engage in profitable mercantile enterprises SETTLE AT HEPPNEB If you are looking for a coming, growing city where your in vestments In any kind of real estate is sure to bring big profits in the very near future SETTLE AT HEPPNEB If you are looking for the bright est spot of Oregon that boasts of the brightest, happiest and most prosperous families SETTLE AT HEPPNEB If you are looking for a country where health, wealth and pros perity are sure to follow In your wake SETTLE AT HEPPNEB Electricity is now available at reasonable rates for all purposes in Heppner and immediate vicinity. INDUSTRIAL CPower for Industry means that industrial growth will be encour aged and developed unhampered by limited power facilities. COMMERCIAL d. Ample power and lighting makes available increased standards of lighting for commercial establishments; small motor labor sav ing devices, commercial cooking and other electrical applications that mean more attractive business houses and more business. DOMESTIC Electiricty In the home, fully utilized means the emancipation of the American housewife. No longer need old fashioned laborious methods of cooking, washing, ironing and cleaning be employed. The modern Aladdin is ready to rub his lamp and point the way to more leisure, recreation, study and greater enjoyment of life. Let electricity do your household tasks at coolie wages! Sherman Electric Co. Well Dressed Men Leave This Store 1 r' if mt .:::::.:: n StytYjtlut Clothing for Men and Young Men Wilson's Heppner, Ore. Complete Lines of Gents' Furnishings We handle such well known makes as STYLEPLUS Clothing Florsheim Shoes Hardeman Hats See the New Spring and Summer Styles Now on Display