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HEPPNER GAZETTE TIMES, HEPPNER, OREGON, THURSDAY, FEB. 9, 1928. PAGE SEVEN Death came to Bruce Prater, son of Mrs. Susan Prater and the late I. N. Prater, at the home of hia mother in Walla Walla on Satur day, Feb. 3. Bruce was aged 27 years, and for a number of years past has been an invalid, suffering with a disease of the spine, on ac count of which he had undergone several serious operations, having been under the care of the Mayo brothers of Rochester, Minn., at one time. He was a native of Heppner, and lived here a few years before going to Walla Walla with his par ents. His funeral was held in Wal la Walla on Monday, Rev. Guy L. Drill, pastor of the Christian church of Pendleton, officiating. Oscar Peterson was a visitor in the city for a short time on Tues day from the Peterson farm south of lone. He states that the frost is not all out of the ground in his locality, and that section of the county has passed through an un usual amount of fog during the past weeks. Conditions are now improved, and Mr. Peterson thinks they will be able before a great many days to know whether or not the wheat was damaged by the sub-zero ' weather of two months ago. ( Balbalasang, Philippine islands, seemed very remote to members of the Parish House Guild when they subscribed to a fund a short time ago for the mission there. How ever, a vivid picture of the work there was brought to Pendleton wo men who attended the recent Epis copal convocation in Heppner. There they met Miss Charlotte Mas Bey, missionary at Balbalasang, who told them of her work there. Local women declare Miss Massey to be a most interesting speaker. East Oregonlan. To attend the annual convention of county agents of Oregon, in ses sion at Corvallis this week, County Agent Smith departed on Monday for that city, where he expects to put In most of the week. The con vention will be in session from the 8th to the 11th. Subjects pertaining to the economical and agricultural problems of the state are considered at these annual conventions. Mrs. C. L. Gilliland and daugh ter Patricia came up from Port land on Friday night and visited over Saturday with Mr. Gilliland here. They were entertained at din ner Saturday evening at the home of Mr. and Mrs. John Wlghlman at Alfalfa Lawn dairy, and in the eve ning Mrs. Gilliland and daughter returned to Portland. Edward A. Lindeken, tractor farmer of lone, was a business vis itor here on Monday. Mr. Linde ken successfully operates with a "cat" on the lands formerly owned by the C. T. Walker estate, and is proving what can be done In this manner of farming. Mr. and Mrs. Hugh Currin. were over from their Pilot Rock home on Saturday evening to attend the good time at Elks temple, tendered the Elks and their families by the Messrs. Hynd Bros, of But.terby Flats, Cecil, and Rose Lawn, 13and Hollow. t Harold Cohn was the victim of a case of carbon Monoxide poisoning on Friday evening, being quite Hi for awhile. He had come in contact with the gas earlier in the evening while at work in the garage of the Cohn Auto company. Frank Gilliam returned the first of the week from Portland. He spent several days In the city the past week attending the meeting of the hardware dealers of the state, and looking after matters of business. 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. Co., 360 Alder St, Portland, Ore., EYE SIGHT SPECIALISTS, will be in Heppner all day and evening, Sunday, Feb. 19, at the Hotel Hepp ner. See him about your eyes. 47-8. Martha Washington tea, given by the Willing Workers of the Chris tian church, will be served from 3 to 7:30 o'clock on Feb. 22, at the church parlors. . 44-48. Dean T. Goodman spent the week-end in Portland, where he was called on matters of business. Dr. Clarke, of the Clarke Optical Dr. Clarke, in Heppner, Sunday, Feb. 19th, at Hotel Heppner. 47-8. B. G. Sigsbee, manager of Star theater, Is in Portland this week on business. ST. PATRICK'S CHURCH. Rev. Thomas J. Brady, Pastor. Next Sunday, February 12, will be Eexageslma Sunday, that is the six tieth day before Easter Sunday. There will be a high mass in the church at 8:30 at which the pastor will preach. Confessions will be heard before the mass. There will be a second mass In lone at 10:30 in the morning, at the home of Mr. O'Meara. The pastor will preach also at this service. As this will be the first official visit of the new pastor to lone, he would be delighted to meet everyone and thus become acquainted. All are invited to assist at the service. In the evening at 7:30 there will be the usual services In the Hepp ner Catholic church, consisting of rosary, litany, instruction and Ben ediction of the Blessed Sacrament. Next Saturday, February 11, will be the feast of Our Lady of Lour des, and at 7:30 there will be mass in the church, preceded by the hear ing of confessions. Services on Sunday at least once a month will henceforth be carried into effect in lone, Lena and the Sands, with Boardman and Lexing ton probably once every two mon ths. Official announcement there of will appear in the Gazette Times of Heppner. , E. E. RUGGS WRITE. A letter received this week by this paper from E. E. Rugg of Grants Pass announces that they are Just moving Into their newly acquired home there. The winter has been beautitul lots of rain but little cold weather and no wind, and Ed says the signs of spring are ap pearing fast in the putting fdrth of early flowers. The arrival of a new son at the Rugg home was an event of January 4, and the young man is doing fine. The Ruggs send greetings to all old time Morrow county friends. BOARDMAN Geo. Perry of Pendleton was a guest at the home of his stepdaughter, Mrs. Guy Barlow last week. C. W. Smith, county agent, and Mr. Jenkins, assistant agent at Hermlston, were in Boardman Wednesday and held a meeting in the interests of club work, which is getting a new impetus here. Agricultural clubs will be formed, in cluding lamb, poultry, garden, pig and rabbit clubs. A standard club must contain five members and the members must be 9 years of age at the time their firoject is completed, which is usually n the fall of the year. Mr. Smith has 18 or 19 prospective members lined up here. Margaret and Charlie Smith, children of Paul M. Smith, were given two lambs Wednesday and through the Another Car of Feed Baby Chick, Scratch and Mash and Princess Flour Backed by our money-back" guarantee. We have completed our new Steam Rolling riant and are prepared to .give you real service. ( Brown Warehouse Co. Phones: Warehouse 643, Residence 644 WHAT DO YOU NEED? We have in stock all the building materials named here: IRON ROOFING, ASBESTOS ROOFING AND SHINGLES ; BEST GRADE CEDAR SHINGLE S; WALL BOARD, PLASTER BOARD, BUILDING PAPER; LIM1S, PLASTER, CEMENT; BUILDERS' HARDWARE; SCREENS iVND CEL-O-GLASS; BUILT-IN FIX TURES; DOORS AND WINDOWS OF EVERY DESCRIPTION; or anything yon need Jn our line, at the right price. Heppner Planing Mill & Lumber Yard A. R. RELD, Proprietor Phones-Mill 9FH5, Yard Main 1123 A COUNTRY GENTLEMAN'S HOME Cpper Part of herd on the W. F. Barnett Ranch near Lexington; Center Ranch Home; Lower Lexington Family Residence. courtesy of Garnet Barratt and Henry Krebs, sheepmen over Heppner way, "bummer" lambs will be provided for other club mmbers. The club work is an excellent moulder of youthful en ergy and brings splendid returns not only in a mercenary manner but other ways. SomA good films were shown Wednesday to all the school children and a sprinkling of parents. The films were well worth seeing. Mr. and Mrs. Hanke, parents of Mrs. Frank Otto, will make their home with the Ottos, having come from their home in Germany in December. An addition is being erected to the Otto house for their domicile. Mrs. L. G. Smith and daughter, Mrs. Marguerite Johnson, entertained the Ladies Aid Wednesday at their home. More than 30 ladies were present Elec tion of officers was held. Mrs. J. R. Johnson was re-elected president; Mrs. M. K. Flicklnger, vice president, and Mrs. Jess Allen, secretary-treasurer. Committee chairmen are appointed by the president. These will be announced later. Lovely refreshments were served by the hostess, assisted by Mrs. A. Porter. Mrs. Allegra Feess and children, Paul and Ruth, were dinner guests Thursday at the Lee Mead home. Eck Wan en has traded his 20 acre ranch in the West End for a house and lot in Longview, Wash., belonging to W. A. Baker. Mr. Warren plans to leave soon for shearing and later he and Mrs. Warren will go to Longview where he will engage in carpentering work. Mr. Baker docs not plan to en gage in farming for a time. The ranch will be in charge of Mr. Bates, a brother-in-law. Paul M. Smith and family are moving this week to the Tate place. Smith has leased his ranch to Wm. Strobel for a vear and will rest ud. Mr. Strobel has been employed at the Porter ranch lor some time. The Federal Land bank has signinea its Intention of allowing loans in this section. Those wishing loans are asked to please make application at once as the loans may be handled collectively. W. O. King is the secretary-treasurer. Mr. and Mrs. Claude Coats and daugh ter Echo, Mr. and Mrs. Bert Richardson and Bertie and Tommy Knowlton were guests at a lovely chicken dinner Sun day at the W. H. Meftord home. Ed Barlow came down from Athena and was also present. Mr. and Mrs. Bar low returned to Athena Sunday eve ning, Mrs. Coats taking them up. She returned Monday. Arlington and Boardman will play a double-header here Saturday night This will probably be the last game of the season on the local floor, and it is hoped that the attendance will be good. So far Boardman has not been defeated in the conference games. Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Mefford, Mrs. L. V. Root and Mrs. Ed Barlow mo tored to Condon Thursday and visited at the Albert Macomber home, return ing Friday. Mrs. Guy Barlow and Mrs. Harvey Huff were Hermiston visitors Tuesday. P. T. A. will meet Tuesday evening. The health topic will be continued and some very interesting features are plan ned. A health playlet a health movie, are mentioned. Miss Lucy Case, nutri tion specialist of O. A. C, who was to have been the speaker of the evening, was unable to come until the last of the month and since this interfered with semester exams, it was decided to try to have her come perhaps some other time. Flora Swogger, daughter of Rev. and Mrs. A. D. Swogger, suffered an attack of appendicitis last week which neces sitated a trip to the hospital at Pen dleton. It waa hoped that an operation would not be necessary, , The next Aid meeting, February 15, will be in the nature of a Valentine party to be held in the church. Every one is invited and a merry time Is anti cipated. The silver offering will be used for missionary work. icFLORSHEIM SHOE Two men sign two promissory notes. One is worth one hundred cents on the dollar. The other note is worthless. 5 The same with two shoes. The Florshcim crest is a promise of quality that is backed up by years of integrity. The Grange will give a dance Friday night February 10, at the auditorium. Fletchers orchestra will furnish the mu sic. They gave an old-fashioned hard times dance Saturday night at Root's movie house, with old time music fur nished by Frank Cramer and others. One of the most enjoyable times was had. Mr. Holboke has moved onto the Har ry Crawford place, coming from near Heppner. He brought seven cows with him and some pigs, and will no doubt make a success of ranching. Pruters started out Monday with their load of vegetables. Mr. Pruter is much better, having had rheumatism for some time. Mr. and Mrs. Freeman Fortier and daughter motored to Condon Saturday. Mrs. Fortier and Norma remained. The Delano brothers have purchased a registered Guernsey bull, eight months old, from near Yakima. The Boardman boys' quintette played one of the closest and most exciting games of the season Saturday night at Fossil, winning by three points in the last three minutes of play, the score standing 17 to 14 as the whistle blew. The Boardman boys have not yet been defeated in the conference games and we are hoping they will be the "cham peens." Boardman has a fast team and their team work is usually good; at times some of the players forget that team work is a great essential and play to the grandstand. Buster Rands, Rob ert Berger and Noel Klitz went along as When your appetite craves something dif ferent, eat shell fish. Delicious OLYMPIC OYSTERS may be had any time. You may buy them in bulk. ELKHORN RESTAURANT ED CHINN, Prop. substitutes. Several Boardman fans ac companied the team and with a number of Condon rooters who went over to Fossil the local team was well sup ported. Going from here were Mr. and Mrs. Z. J. Gillespie, Mabel Brown, Gladys Wilson, Mira Henry and Rachel Johnson. J. R. Johnson went to Stanfleld Tues day to get turkeys for breeding stork. LET US ALWAYS BOOST FOR MORROW COUNTY Patronize the E. E. Clark Barber Shop Where service reigns supreme. Baths in connection. We want to continue to serve you. 100 Shorthorn Bulls for Sale Range Bulls, Herd Bulls, and Bulls for Farm Use These consignments include the Best in the West Northwest Shorthorn Breeders' Sale s at Union Stock Yards, Spokane, Wash, on Thursday, Feb. 23, 1928 40 Bulls 20 Females From the best herds of the Northwest 8th Annual Hercules Draft Sale at Hercules Ranch, Sprague, Wash, on Friday, Feb. 24,1928 60 Bulls 20 Females Hercules Show and feed yard records prove their quality. "SANDY" KEITH, Auctioneer The railroads grant a half rate on less than carload shipments, but when purchasers using a common shipping point buy In the Association and our Hercules Sale, a carload of not less than fif teen head the sellers will pay one-half the freight any distance within six hundred miles, when one railroad is used. See your) neighbor and arrange to attend these sales and combine your shipments. ASSOCIATION SALE ' HERCULES SALE For Catalog write: For Catalog write: J. Houston McCroskey, F. M. Rothrock Co., Garfield, Washington Spokane, Washington man's store for men'' 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 2 2 Studebaker Wagon. 3- bottom 16-in. Moline Plows. 5- section Wood Harrows. Jones Weeder. 30-ft. Kimball Blade Weeder. Rotary Rod Weeder. Double Disc. 6- horse New Peoria Drill. 4- Horse Superior. Drill. Header Box. 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.
