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About Lexington wheatfield. (Lexington, Or.) 1905-19?? | View Entire Issue (Nov. 29, 1906)
LEXINGTON WHEATFIELD Published, Every Thursday at LEXINGTON, OREGON S. A. THOMAS, Editor and Proprietor. OFFICIAL PAPER TOWN OF LEXINGTON 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. V ' TV H THURSDAY NOVEMBER 29, 1906. SCHOOL NEWS Those averaging 90 and above: Primary Grade Miss Agnes Hammer, Teacher Leona Leach Grace Reaney Gertrude Beymsr Roy Fuller : Willie Duran Chester Fuller Flora Mead Abbie Johnson Teddy McMillan Lois Tyler Thomas Graham Lulu Beymer Mary Duran Hobart Helms Elvin Fuller Willard Graham Ralph Phillips Cecil Scott George Mead Katie Eskelson Ruth Howard Iva Thomas Bennie Boon Eliza White Albina Leich Cecil Leach Clay Phillips Henry Smith Gladys Lane Edith Reaney Intermediate Grade Mis Grace Cole, Teacher Ennis Thomas Princess Smith Anna Belle Howard Lela Fuller Everett Zlnk ., Elmer Helms . r Lela Helms Nlnetta Smith '.Arnold Piper , .' Crammer Grade . . Joseph E. Waid, Teacher Ruth Benge Nettie Davis : George Peck ,Berton White Pearl Reaney Ella Cypert Ralph' Howard Vida Zink ':" Frank Burgoyne Mable Davis Advanced Grade R. B. Wilcox, Teacher Maude Cutsforth James Pointer Josie Eskelson Edna Carmichael Lucy Davis Amanda Waid Joe Thornberg Ruth Brown Sam Tyler Mary Graham Frank Christenson Cora McMillan Edna Palmer Resolutions Whereas; we the teachers of Mor row county In Institute assembled, Atl eOtl iTTP COlUlilBf H Uttf (Mltl Mt th kowelii. Btio'i LaxatiT Boit and Tu Mam lb bowels ti coiMiai notputet. Sold by W. P. McMillan's drug store. KILLthi oough and CURE the LUMCS WITH how , IssOTsry rONSUMPTION Price FOR 0UGH3 acvd E0e&$1.00 Free Trial. Surest and Quickest Cure far all deem it befitting to offer our apprecia tion for this opportunity of pleasure and profit, therefore be It Resolved That we thank the School Board and the members of the Christian Church for the. use of their buildings; also those who participated in tha evening -programs. Further, that the excellent corps of Instructor be especially praised for their untiring and masterly methods of instructions That Superintendent Stratton be com mended for the zeal and successful preparation and manner of conducting his meeting. Resolved, That we as teachers do not respectfully request the Honorable County Court to levy the library tax. That as teachers we are honor bound to double this fund as suggested by the State Superintendent. Be it further resolved, that a copy of these resolutions be published in the county papers. Alice A. Fleming, E. Jay Merrill Agnes Hammer Amendment For the benefit of the rural schools, which merely comply with law, and to raise the standard of school work, In rural districts and to give the pupils, in said districts, an equal advantage with other pupils, we recommend that the compulsory law be extended from three months to five or more months. (The following were received too late for publication last veek.) School closed on Tuesday evening to allow the teachers to attend the county institute at Heppner. Next Monday it will open again. The school law provides that all teachers must attend so there is no two ways a bout it, all teachers must go How ever it is a very wise idea that such provisions are made as much better resulte are obtainable when all must be present. When it is noticed that such men as Supt. Ackermen ' and many others from the leading Institutions In the atate ire there,' then it Is quite evident that a teacher can get suffici ent number of nev Ideas and enough new lntpiration to more than counter balance a few days tost, .. These In stitutes serve as a school for the teach er and are very beneficial. Examinations were held the first two days of the week, a report of the result will be given In next weeks issue. Several new pupils have entered school and the enrollment is now the largest it has ever been. The debate Friday afternoon was quite warmly contested. The quest- Bee's Laxative Honey and Tar the original laxative cough syrup acts as a cathartic on the bowels. It is made from the tar gathered from the pine trees of our own country, therefore is ! the best for children. It is good for coughs, colds, croup, whooping cough, etc. Try our free, offer. Sold by W. P. McMillan's drug store. FOBXMA8TKK KOHISED G. W. Fouts, Postmaster at River ton la., nearly lost his life and was robbed of all comfort, according his letter, which says; "For 20 years I had chronic liver complaint, which led to such a severe case of jaundice that even my finger nails turned yel low; when my doctor prescribed Elect ric Bitters; which cured me and have kept me well for eleven years." Sure cure for Biliousness, Neuralgia, Weak ness, and all Stomach, Liver, Kidney and Bladder derangements. A won derful Tonic. At W. P. McMillan's Drug store. 50 cents. F. II. ROBINSON ATTORNEY AND COUNSELLOR AT LAW NOTARY Pl'BLlC Practice In all Courts. Legal business given prompt and careful attention. Land Contests, Probate Work and Conveyanc ing a specialty. m li I : We LEXINGTON, 01 ion "Resolved that the boys are more trouble to their parents than the girls", was upheld by the girls vhlle the boys tiled their best to prove their ilde. The judges decided unanimously ia favor of the affirmative. The last meeting of the High School Social club was held at the home of Marshal McAlister. Mother Goose and all her children were present. A very pleasant evening was the ' vote of all : preient. The meetings of the Social club are coming to be one of the Important school events; The following committee' vas elect ed by the pupils 'of the Principal room to arrange for JC'rnae v programme; Mary Graham, Ru& . Brown, Joe Thornburg. The muefr fer : the pro gramme will be furnished by the music pupils of Mrs. ' Thomas. The literary part will be furnished by the school. It Is the plan of the committee to hold the entertainment X'mas eve. FORTUNATE M1HHOUKIAHS "When I was a druggist, at Livonia, Mo.," writes T. J. Dwyer, now of Graysville, Mo., "three of my custom ers were permanently cured of con sumption by Dr.King.s Nev Discovery, and are well and strong to day. One was trying to sell his property and move to Arizona, but after using New Discovery a short time he found It un necessary to do so. I regard Dr. King's New Discovery as that must wonderful medicine In existence." Surest Cough and Cold cure and Throat and Lung healer. Guaranteed by W. P. McMillan's Druggist. 50c and$l. Trial bottle free. Black horse Emmett, the Infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Mead, was frigtfully burned on the right limb last Sunday. Robert VanHom, of Lexington, vis ited on Black Horse Monday evening. Mrs. Barton was shopping in Lex ington Wednesday. Mrs. VanHom, of Lexington, visit ed Black Horse friends yesterday. A turkey dinner will be given at the home of Mr. and Mrs.'. Geo. Mead's today. Hotel Lexington 30 Opposite Leach Brothers, store, Mrs. A. E. Beymer, Prop. Good meals served. Newly furnished, refitted with hot and cold water. Strict attention to guests. Rates one dollar per day and upwards. LEXINGTON . OREGON, can save you money on Groceries, Dry Goods, Shoes Hardware and Stoves We have a line of new and up-to-date Goods. BON TON MARKET C.T. CONNER, Prop. FRESH AND SALT ME A TS FISH IN SEASON SAUSAGES, LARD, ETC. ; ' . Market price for Hides. LEXINGTON, .OREGON. Wa . - .... ...THE PASTIME... h ALWAYS OPEN TO AMUSEKENT "CIGARS AND TOBACCO Fruits, Nuts, Confections, and Soft Drinks Fine Candies a Specialty. C. W, CHRISTENSON, Proprietor. I X L J. H. CHAPMAN & CO., Props WINES, LIQUORS AND CIGARS. "fresh beer always on draught c GOOD POOL TABLE IN CONNECTION LEXINGTON, OREGON JOHN B.. WHITE t J GENERAL BLACKSMITHING HORSESHOEING A SPECIALTY & Work Neatly Executed A full supply of Hardwood, Blacksmith Coal and Blacksmith sup plies always on hand. LEXINGTON, OREGON. Si J$ II u jj OREGON ' BILLIARD AND PQOL TABLES 3 M M - t H SALOO Charges Reasonable 7' it si 6 THROAT and TROUB IONE, OREGON LES, or HONEr JJACS-