HE LEXIHGTOH BITFIELD
Published Every Thursday
at
LEXINGTON, OREGON
S. A. THOMAS,
Editor and Proprietor.
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Entered as second class matter October
6, 1905. at the post office at Lexington, Or
egon, under the Act cf Congress of March
3. 189.
THURSDAY FEBRUARY 15, 1906
LOCAL NEWS
If you cannot find what you want in
the Drug line try Davidson Bros, of
lone, they carry the largest stock of
Drugs and Chemicals in Morrow Co.
Mail and Telephone orders promptly
attended to. 9tf
We have a good second hand
Dutchman Plow, 12 inch three bottom
run two seasons, will put
and landsides on it and
terms at $42.50, a snap, or we wi
sell for less without the third bottom.
Leach Bros.
The cause of the lights going out so
many times during the entertainment
in the Artisan hall Tuesday evening
was not the fault of the Electric Com
pany nor through any fault of the
machinery, but was the work of some
of the "smart set" who turned the
switch In the hall.
uanataates tor ujunty otfices are
beginning to come to the frount and
it seems to us that Lexington Is en
titled to some recognition at the hands
of the voters. Heppner Is furnishing
the only candidates that have announc
ed themselves. Let our people get
together and place some good man in
nomination for a County office and
elect him.
The Cantata given by the Epworth
League in xne Arusan nan luesaay
evening was well attended. The gar
den of Singing Flowers was the lead
ing Musical event of the season and
will long be remembered by those who
attended. Each one taking their parts
to perfection. The general verdict of
all Is that Lexington has better
musical talent than any one supposed.
It is rumored that F. H. Robinson
will run for county clerk of Morrow
county. Just like his brother in Sher
man county. Proclaimed
Guess again Bro. Carter. R. H.
Robinson, brother of F. H., is a can
didate for clerk of Gilliam county.
While we do not pretend to dictate to
the voters of Gilliam county, R. H.
Robinson, if elected will make them
one of the best clsrks they ever had.
The announcement of E. M. Shutt,
as a candidate for Sheriff is published
in this issue of The Wheatfield. Mr.
Shutt informs us that he does not de
pend entirely upon any particular party
but the better citizenship of Morrow
county for his support. E. M. Shutt
is not seeking the office, as "tie an
nounced some time ago that he would
not be a candidate for re-election, but
the people of the county have made
the demand that he allow his name to
new shares De used as a candidate. We all
sell on fall Know bnerm bnutt and words of praise
from The Wheatfield would be useless.
He is known throughout Eastern Ore
gon as the most fearless Sheriff In the
State.
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Salt Lake, Denver, Kansas
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Ormin Sli-Hiiii'V" fir HiiiiKraiK'ixi o leavt
J'ortluml at 8 1". M. every firth iluy.
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Tichtfi to mid from all point of the II n It
nil SlntuH mill Kni'iipe.
The State Tax Commission propose
changes In state laws as follows:
County Treasurer to be tax collector
Instead of Sheriff.
County Commissioners to be added
to Board of Equalization.
Appeal against assessment to be
made directly to Circuit Court instead
of under present injuction and review
proceedings.
Methods of assessment to be same
as now, except as to public service
corporations.
Such corporations to be assessed by
a state tax commission on capitalized
net earnings.
The commission to have advisory
and supervisory power over County
Assessors.
Washington system of collecting
delinquent taxes and Issuing tax deeds
to be adopted.
State school lands, sold, but not
deeded by state, to be assessed.
County Assessors to certify under
oath that they have assessed at ful
cash value.
SHOES GROCERIES
It is worth your while to call . We have a clean up to date
and look over our entire line j stock in taking Powders.
. of Shoes. We carry the best J ICx tracts, Spices, Tea aud
of every thing in shoes for CJoffecs. We -handle "Schill-
Men Women and' Children. in;rS Best," every packag-o
Every shoe bearing the name guaranteed. If not satisfac-
of "Smith-Wallace Shoe Co," tory we will refund your
is Genuine, money
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Gloves . Hardware
We carry the famous Roymond 1 . . ,. ,
A full line of Hardware,
Glove made in California, the
most perfect fitting and last- Granite ware, Tin ware and
ing glove on the market. Glass war6j and etc
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THEM. W. O F A .Excelsior Camp.
No. 9873, meet in Artisan Hall every
4th Tuesday night of the month.
E. E. Thomas. F. F. Klitz.
Clerk. V. C.
Trains Leave Lexington, Daily, ex
, cept Sunday, - 9:25 A. M.
Trains Arrive at Lexington, Daily, 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.
FOR SHERIFF.
When a large majority of the pro
perty owners and the best citizens of a
county strongly Insist upon a man
accepting a peace office, in the In
terests cf law and order, and if he' has
at heart the best interests of the
county and can arrange his plans ac
cordingly, it Is his duty to yield.
Several months ago I earnestly an
nounced that I was not an aspirant for
a third term, and I asked the people
to groom another law and order candi
date to succeed me, This they have
not done, but from the very first have
insisted that I remain in the Sheriff's
office for one more term. '
In obedience to this demand, and as
friends have already voluntairly circu
lated petitions and secured enough
LEXINGTO
FLOUR Ml
JOS. BURGOYNE, Proprietor
Fitted With Modern Machinery
FLOUR EQUAL TO ANY ON THE MARKET
Steam Power and prepared
at all times.
to exchange
IN CONNECTION ' &
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BARLEY ROLLS
LEXINGTON, -
names to place my name upon the
primary ballot. I have yielded, and I
hereby announce my self as a candi
date for Sheriff of Morrow county on
the Republican ticket, subject to the
will of the voters at the direct primaries
on the 20th of April, 1906.
If nominated and elected I pledge
my self to enforce the laws of our
State, fearlessly, impartially and to
the very best of my ability. The laws
were made to be enforced. If the
present laws are a detriment to the
people they should be repealed and
new ones enacted by the legislature.
I belong to no political ring or clique
whatsoever, and tolerate' no dictations
from any man or set of men on earth.
If elected Sheriff again the horse
thieves of Morrow county, the gamblers
and other law breakers shall receive
my undivided attention.
I earnestly ask for the vote of
every law abiding Republican in
Morrow county at the coming pri
maries. E. M. Shutt.'
ANNOUNCEMENT.
To the Republican voters of Morrow
county.
I have secured the required number
of names on my petition to entitle me
to have my name printed on the
official nominating ballott for the
Republican party, as candidate for
nomination as County Clerk of Morrow
county I respectfully solicit the
support of all members of the party at
the primaries on April 20, 1906.
Yours'faithfully,
W. 0 Hill.
Christenson Brothers
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