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About Lexington wheatfield. (Lexington, Or.) 1905-19?? | View Entire Issue (Nov. 9, 1905)
THEWHEAXIELD Published Every Thursday at LEXINGTON, OREGON S. A. THOMAS, Editor and Proprietor. OFFICIAL PAPER TOWN OF LEXINGT8N Subscription, per year, - $1.00 Advertising rates on Application Entered as second-class matter October 6, 1905, at the post office at Lexington, Or egon, under the Act cf Congress of March 3, 1879. THURSDAY NOVEMBER 9, 1905. A petition to the Pacific States Tel ' phone Co. asking that this vicinity be given a through line to Portland with out having to depend on the Arlington central is being circulated in Lexington this week. ' Similar petitions will be circulated in Heppner and lone and if they meet with the same success in the way of signatures, we will surely get some consideration from the com pany in the way of a through line or at least better service from the Arlington office, which is open from 8 to 12 A. M., from 1 to 5:30 and 6:30 to 8 P. M. After 8 o'clock P. M. this entire branch is cut off from the outside world. The time has come to put up that shed for the cow, if you have no barn, and give her protection from the beat ing winds and rains. The family cow should not be turned out twenty-four hours in all kinds of storms. It will pay to make her comfortable. Give her a dollar blanket at night. A dry place to stand in when the rains come , down and a dry clean place to lie down at night Do not pretend to be a Christian and try to get into the pearly gates on a certificate of neglect and cruelty to animals. Exchange. The Wheatfield is In receipt of the official call of the Eight Annual Con vention of the American Minning Congress, which meets at El Pasco, Texas, Nov. 14 to 18, ' together with about four yards of matter that we are asked to set and publish. We have placed the articles on file and If any of our readers are Interested they can have the pleasure of reading them by calling at this office, J. M. Hlckethler, who came to this county from West Lake, Idaho, a short time ago has purchased the Berg ranch Mr. Hlckethier was In Lexington Saturday and while In con versation with him we learned that he Is a machinist and steam fitter and may get Into business In Lexington In the near future.' COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS. Lexington, Oregon, Nov. 6, 1905 Regular meeting of town council, present Mayor. W. F. Barnett,. Coun cilmen, W. E. Leach, E. D. McMillan, MWSfW OREGOJi Showtime ahb union Pacific TO .Salt Lake, Denver, Kansas ity, Chicago, St- Louis, New York. Ocean Bteamert for SnnFranolioo leave Portland at 8 P. H. every fifth dajr. Tlcktl to and from all point! of the Unit ' ed States and Kurope. Trains Leave Lexington, Daily, ex cept Sunday. 9:25 A. M. Trains Arrive at Lexington, Dally, ex cept Sunday - 5:10 P. M. Trains Connect at Heppner Junction with Main Line trains for all points East and West. A. L. CRAIG, G. P. A. WPurtfcers, and W, McMillan, ! Recorder, fc. D. Leach. ADsent Mar shal, O. T. Ferguson, Treasurer, E. A. Pointer. Meeting called to order by the Mayor. Minutes of last meeting read and approved. ' W. E. Leach and W. P. McMillan appointed a committe to decide what steps are neccessary in order to re move the old cemetery. S. A. Thomas submitted a proposi tlon to publish the council proceedings gratis, except such notices that are of a legal nature or notices ordered pub lished by the council, such notices to be charged for at the usual legal rate. Motion made and seconded that the Lexington Wheatfield be accepted as the offitial paper of the town and that all legal notices be published in the same. Motion carried. On motion the water works was ac cepted and Mr. Scott be paid the re maining $500. of the bonus. Bill of W. G. Scott for $22.50 ser vices as marshal allowed On motion council adjourned sub ject to call of the mayor. E. D. Leach, Recorder OUR ROLL OF HONOR The following names have been ad ded to our subscription list since the last Issue: James Hamilton W. E. Pointer W. H. Padberg All of Lexington, Oregon. Henry Arensmeyer, McKinley, Mo. Mrs. Jenette Hensley, Oyer, Mo. R. H. Breeden, Oyer, Mo. STRAWBERRY We understand that Mr. Horner has purchased a large ranch . on Clark's Canyon and has moved his family to it this week. Mr. McCormick has rented a house from Mr. Horner and will soon be keeping house In Oregon. He ex presses himself as being more than pleased with the country and says it Is better .than he expected., ,-4 -i ..';. Mr. Barzee Is erecting a neat rest dence on his farm two miles west of Strawberry." '.' " We understand that Henry Deeo, becoming tired of batching, has taken unto ' himself a wife. This created such an excitement that Len Thorp has followed the same course. THE FLOOD WEED Lexington, Oregon, Nov. 6, 1905 Editor Wheatfield: The enclosed letter from Dr. Withy combe, of the State Experimental Statlor, refers to the so called flood weed that has gained such a foot hold and has attracted so much attention along the Willow Creek valley since the flood of June 14, 1903. I have had occasion to notice the progress and habtts of this weed and, in my opinion, if it gets a start on the hills and flourishes as it does on the creek, that even the Russian thistle, as a pest, will appear mild In compari son with it. It might be well to keep a close watch on it and be prepared to prevent such a scourge If neccessary. ' John N. Helms. Corvallls, Oregon, Oct. 31, 1905. John N. Helms, Lexington, Oregon, Dear Sir: Have your letter of recent date, al so specimens of weed, which were re ferred to our botanist, Prof. E. R. Lake, who states that It is probably Atrlplex voluntens Salt bush or so called alkali weed. The Professor is not sufficiently acquainted with the habits of the plant to suggest any methods for Us control. If we find any Information from any publication regarding this weed we will advise you. Truly Yours, James Withycombe. TO THE PUBLIC I have disposed of my livery busi ness to H. A. Fuller and would be plesed to have all thQse knowing them selves Indebted to me to call and set tle as soon as convenient. ' C. R. McAuster. or- aoc rl W. F. O ,ffl . ; n y i 101 BARNETT & CO. o ....STOVES.... M o n A new line of Heaters now opened up and are selling at special prices. We now have in stock the well known Charter Oak Ranee. Call and see us before purchasing None better than a Charter Oak O GINGHAMS Best quality Apron Ginghams, Checks, all colors. Special 8 cents OUR NEW FALL LINE Of Ladier Wrappers, Kimonas and Waists have now arrived. ,...Call and see them.... GROCERIES ' Our line is always complete We recommend the Diamond O W brand of canned goods and fancy Groceries to please the most fastidious. Ladies ready to wear skirts, latest :, styles and very best quality f . Prices $ 1 ,75 to $10:00 " " 9 Call on us5 for Tinware, Paints, Oils, Etc. We can please vou 9 on quality and price. D 0 LEXINGTON, tru D OREGON O 01 10 The opening chapters of "A Wife's Secret" or "A Bitter Reckoning" ap pears on the Inside pages of this Issue of The Wheatfield. This serial story is by Charlotte M. Braeme and is one of the best productions of this famous author. For the benefit of new sub scribers we will keep a limited supply of this Issue so they may have the first chapters. Subscribe now so that you may not miss the begining of this interesting story. ; DRESSMAKING...,;.... I have secured rooms, in the Doherty Hotel building and am prepared to do all kinds of needle work and Dressmaking at reasonable charges. Mrs. Elisa Totzauer. Lexington, Oregon. 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