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
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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
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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