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About Klamath republican. (Klamath Falls, Or.) 1896-1914 | View Entire Issue (May 17, 1906)
OHlclal Newspaper of Klamath County and Leading Journal of the Interior Oregon Country. KLAMATH REPUBLICAN. The Largest Circulation and la the Best Medium for Reaching a Prosperous and Trading Public tkLAMATH FALLS, KLAMATH COUNTY, OREGON, MAY 17, 1906. VOL. XL IMMENSE CONI RACT TO BE LET IN JUNE NINETEEN MILES OF MAIN CANAL COMHENCEHENT CALANDER Of the Klamath County High School flay so, 8 I’. M. ■ conatrucliQtl work. Thia is «lone for the Twenty-seven Mlles of i pur | mhh ’ ol eliminating th»» um erlainty id getting giMal annd snd t*) Insure the Laterals To Be l»eat (piahty of construction work, barn- plea of aaml and r»wk suitable (or use in Constructed tnaiiufseturing asml have l»«*en proriircd Baccalaureate Servie»« at H 'HINton’N < >j*ra House. K t muu by Rev. bunlup —H|>ecial music. M av 24, T hciisiisv , h r « At Houston's <)|«-ra House Popular Iwneflt entertainment. I’rocoed" to pay balance on [ilano. Adiuiesina 50 rente. M av 25, Fumar, M p. n. At Assembly Hall. <'oinmenrv-nient exercise«. Address by I’niu i|«l R. II. Dunbar. Mar 30, A ll D av . Lirai Held meet and ball game at the fair grounds. THE NEW BANK RECEIVES CHARTER Stockholders Meet and Elect Direc tora and Officers NO. 7 NEW SENSATION IN POSTAL SITUATION I _____ The charter for the American Bank and Trust Company was retrive) Mon- PRESIDENT day and a meeting of the stockholders i was held, at which directors of the in HAWKINS HERE stitution were chosen and officers elec ted and cashier named. Expreaaes Renewed Confidence In The following are the directors: Klamath Falta. C. E. Worden, Fred Melhaae, Gus Melhase and W. T. Shive. The directors elected the following ni C. W. Hawkins, president of the fi cera I Klamath Canal Company arrived hare President, C. K. Worden , Vioe-preei- Monday, and has learn txiaily engaged dent, Fred Melhaae ; Treasurer, W. T. with matters connected with the vari- Shive ; Secretary, <>ua Mrijiaae; Cashier ous enterprises of hia company. Mr. J. W. Siemens. Hawkins is one of the victima of the The contract for the new building ia held by H. C. Chamberlain, ft will grvatearthquake.il having completely cost lietween IlfrSJU ami *17000, and destroyed hia block in Hollister, and the office of the Imnking company will buned under tone of brick ami timbers lie mielern in every reepect. ft is ex the immense stock of goods carried by pected that the building will lie com pleted shout Heptember 1, when the him. When seen by a Republican rep resentative, Mr. Hawkins said: bank will o|>en lor business. The directors, officers, and cashier are “We got a pretty hard jolt rd it in the men well known throughout Klamath shake up, but not severe enough to in county, as careful, conservative and con scientious Imai tiesa men, who will in any way affect our faith in Klamath sure the safety ami stability of the in Falls. We are going right ahead with stitution and bring to the bank a fair our plans, and intend to carry them out aliare ol the business»! thisdistrict. along the lines contemplate'!. "There is no reason why the Cali fornia catast rophy should have any ef fect whatever on this county. There is more money down there now then ever liefore. end they are going to re-build on a greater aud grander scale than be fore." Mr. Hawkins wax accompanied by J. L. Buell of San Joee. Mr. Buell will have the management of the street rail way. He is a railroad man. and has for years been connected with the Southern | Pacific in California, being the traveling ' freight and passenger agent fur that • company. He caiue here a couple of 1 months ago to look the ground over, and decided that the future of Klamath Falls was great enough for him to take | up his residence here permanently, and closed the ariangements which places him aa manager of the Klamath Rail, «ay Companv. DARK HORSE SPRUNG AND CAUSES SURPRISE R. P. Breitenstein has sold hia feed store and property to Messrs. Noel and McKinn. These gentlemen camo here recently an<l so favorably impressed were they with the outlook they decided to remain. Mr. Noel ia a practical teed and min man. It ia the intentton ol these gentlemen to enlarge their present plant and endeavor to make Klamath Falls a floor mill center. They have ample capital to put their plana into effect. They will undoubtedly enjoy a continuance of the large patronage giv en to Mr. Breitenstein and increaae the same by the push and hustle they manifest. Mrs. T. A. Balis, received the sad in telligence Tuesday, of the death of her sister, Miss Kato Woodcock, at Izw Angeles, May 8, from the effects of an operation. Miss Woodcock was born in Klamath Falls, Nov. 21, 1*84. Hhe went from Klamath Falls to Lakaview, seven years ago and last summer went to Long Beach with her sister. She had been ilbaboutsix months.—Merrill Rec ord. ( c R. Deluip is Proposed For Position of Postmaster throughout the dislrictj ami an riha«ia- Mid Advertised Ipr and Ibey Will , live In vest iga I ion made lielore the crusher and rull" went decided on. He Opened June il Work Mason, I »avis A Co. hare completed To H« Completed 10 |H»r r«*nt of their contract. 135 fast Hay i, 1907. of th«* tunnel baa Inen completed. New I engine» and cages aru lieing inatalled, Nineteen miles more ot main canal ami when they ar«» in place, work on A sensation was sprung on the citi and twenty seven miles ■■( laterals I thia part of their contract will move zens of Klamath Falls yesterday in the matter of the [««toffies. Secretary This is the contract that is to lie let by laatur. An Grange P« m *I drr lge ia being I>r. It. E. Ia-a Steiner, who baa lieen Ilia I'nited Mates lte< lainstimi Borvice, erected, ami a» soon rm it ia in sh»|M*, It Worden of the Chamber of Commerce in Salem on business for the past two early in the afternoon received a tele and Imls (or «lili lí are to lei opened on | will I n » worked night and day. The weeks. relumed home Monday. gram from Senator Fulton. the contents Jnne 21, 1906, work to be completed greatest difficulty thia tirin has had | to contend with in »carcity ul lal»or. N»> of which he refused to make public aa- May 1, 11st*, til the members gathered together la Thia is the glad news that 11« Itepub ' man wtio waiita work nead go idle, for the special meeting, a call for which (lean brings tn the |>e<>ple ot Klamath j they are employing everyone who ap had been issued. «"Minty this weak. Il la a long stride plies. Eighty in«*n left Ashland last At 8 o’clock, when the members were towards the coeiplation uf the greateat wight fur Klamath Falls, and 120 Dorr assembled, Mr. Worden arose and rued «>( I’ncle Sam’s irrigation prospect«. Al are «*x|M*ct«M| in a few days, Thia will to nearly ready ten per cent of lhe first section bring the working force up the letter transmitting the resolutions 4OJ. [leased by the Chamber of Commerce has been cianpleted, and Ibis pro|a>sad May 5. Then appeared the much dis rnntrael carries the main <-«>.al toOlene, PROGRAM cussed and much speculated telegram. around th* bill and on to Merrill, « dis TEACHERS SELECTED It was as follows: tance ot nineteen miles all told. Al < liens a ill 1« constructed »hat la kun« n Washington, D. C. May 14. Al a meeting of I ho direr tort of Kchou! For the Band Concert to be given at W. 8. Worden, as the North ami Botilh l‘ue valley IHalrlrl No. I, !>«!<l ia«l week, the fol- the Opera House Saturday evening, I laterals, twenty-seven miles III length, I »wing were cho e«l tn («-arb in the pub secretary Chamber of Commerce, 5!ay 19. Klamath Falla, Ore.—Will the ap an<t which a III bring the lower part ul lie arhoul (or the cnaning term: March—“Corcoran Cadets"......... Sousa thia lamoiia valley under irrigation. K. li. Punlmr, l'liiicipalg Klamath Soldiers Chorus—from "Faust”.Gonuod pointment of C. R. I>el.ap as postmas ter be satisfactory to the Chamber ol Tbs Keclamalion Service ie Iwmling Falla. Vocal Duet—Selected............................. Commerce. every energy towards pushing this pro- I Ilaaelhne Hayden, Aarialanl Princi .............................J. B. Mason, Baritone (Signed) C. W. Fulton. ject along. pal, Klamath Falla. ............................. Burge Mason, Tenor Engineers Murphy and llumpherya! Francis iianhn Hear, Cth Grab* If Mr. Worden had dropped a bomb “Moonlight”—Characteristic............... Lave gotten their plans lliornuglily sys Weed, (’al. .................................................. Neil Moret it would not have caused any more sur tematised, and from new on work will' htclla C’amplwl), 5th (trade, Klamath Prayer from ‘•Lohengrin".......... Wagner prise. This was the first time Mr. DeLap's Inove mors rapidly. J. trank Adams i Falla. The excursion to Pelican Bay bridge “Lazarre” Waltzes............. H. B. Blanks Lal lieen authorizc.1 to buy horses lor [ Carrie Riding«, (th tirade, Oregon last Sunday was enjoyed by over 75 peo March “Arabia"................................. Buck name bad lieen connected with the postoffics, and immediately a discussion tho government, and BA* lu-ad will I*' CHy. ple. The chief attraction was the car delivered on the JAili <4 this month. | Adalite Horning, 3rd (trade, Klamath cass of a big black bear brought in by Miss Evelvn Applegate has returned arose as to what actiou should be taken Bids have tieeii aake«l for 50 tons of bay, Falla. J. H. Rice and Tom Wilson. Wilson, to resume her work as a teacher ot mu on the question. The general concen IM tons of rolled barley, and *11*0 who is only fifteen years old, killed Mr. i sic in Klamath Falls, after spending the sus of opinion was that an adjournment «Mallei (’anipell, 2nd Gra lr. Aahlaml. | worth td luiui«r. hcr«|irr», plow and llruin, and was very happy over the af i winter studying under the noted pianist, should be taken until this evening, eo aa Alice M. Foul, Primary •»lade, Giants* «dher Impíamente are on the ros.1 now Paa*. fair. This has aroused the liear-hunt- Hugo Mansfeldt, in San Francisco. Mr. to admit of a fuller attendance of the ing spirit, and the Wineria took tip a Mansleldt, himself a former pupil of members, and an opportunity to "think from I’ortland and Hacresnento. These j The dirmtara <d the High H<d»«»l j party to the Bay during the week, the liorsea ami supplies ate to l>c used in rlvcled the (ulluwing fur ihu ensuing' Liazt, is a musician of international the matter over.” This was done, and mem tiers of which «ent to expvrienc the construction ol laterals lw-l«een te^m : reputation, too well known to require it is anticipated a lively session will be either the sensation of buck fever or« here and <‘lena and north of l»*l river J. G. Nwan. Principal; J, Edwin killing a bear. further comment. Beside» receiving on the boards at 8 o'clock tonight. and tho Ixiet river slough. Tin y will I Booth, Aaaiidanl and Mias Alice Apple regular instruction, Mies Applegate en- comprise an aggregate mileage ol !*> gale. Mr. and Mrs. A. H. Naftiger left this AT LENZ RANCH ' joyed the rare privilege of being preeeut HONEY IN H1LK Inilea. The reason lor listing this work Beginning next term a commercial at the lessons of other pupils to observe morning for I an Angelee, California, «lone l>v tlm Service is to avoid lutli t- mur mt will la* added |<> (he ciirnculuni Mr. Mansfeldt's methods of teaching. where they will be joined by their son, Oregon Lastern S rveyora Working Extracting Money From the Gentle BY BERYL BALLARD ing s hai.lsliip on the farmers Much >«»fllie high school. Thia department Any wishing to make arrangements for Roy E., when they will proceed to New Thia Way. <d the land through »bu ll these laterals will lie conducted by Mr. Booth, who, Bovine lessons may call at the home of Mrs. C. York City. Mrs. Naftzger and aon will Chapel exercises were held Friday aie to l«< run is already under cultiva d lie aorepls, will lie a valuable addi sail June * on the Groeee Kurfurst for C. Chitwood. tion. If the wmk «as let by contract, tion lu (be faculty. He ia at present Europe. They expect to be absent The surveyors of tho Oregon Eastern morning. That there is good money in the This week there were shipped to the it would la* cariie.1 on regardless of the engaged in a like raftacity in the Cov- ra: I road are caiii|MMl at the big apringa Bchool drawing to a close, the students creamery business is evidenced by the about a year. Cniversitv of Oregon at Eugene by the farmers. Beu g done by llie Sell ice. it mgt< n, Kentucky, high achool. on the !«ena ranch, at the northern edge are prrqraring for monthly and term ex many successful establishments in Ore I Hot Springs Improvement Company, Thad McHatton, formerly of Ashland, «lili* p-wsilde to move the working i of the Indian reservation. They are aminations. gon, at the head of which stands the five carboys filled with water from five came in Saturday from Klamath Falla fonws from place tophice and so arrange Ou Thursday evening Mrs. Philanda ■ running th«» preliminary survey from The high school basehall team lost liszlewood Company at Portland. Cor of the hot springs. This water is sent where he is employed in the Jewelry work as not to iiilrtfere with the irn- N|H.iirrr, «ilr »f thr 1st« Judge | Madras muth to connect with tho line [ two games at the Agency on Saturday. vallis, Albany and many other pointe for tha purpose of analysis. The car store of L. Alva farwis. He and Roy , gallon <4 these lands. This could not of Ijt.sen county, *|»ke in the M. E. I now being sntveyed from Natron to May 5. Three of the regular players have handsomely paying plants, [raying boys were tilled and sealed under the Sanford left thia morning lor the Mc tw done if the woik was under contract, i-liurcli to a small but Interested audi Klamath Falls. could not niske the trip. The score of so well in fact that no stock in the com- most careful directions, and affidavits Hatton ranch at Keen creek.—Ashland for the conttm tors would vigorously ob ence on the subject of woman's suffrage. Notice was served last week on Chief The game with the Indian school boys panies is for »ale. setting forth the facta accompany the Tidings. ject t<> fuel* iianafertiii«« hum plmx« to Mie is a fluent ami forceful «peaker and Engineer tiraham by Indian Agent Wil-i was 8 to 5, with the Klamath Stars 11 The Klamath Canal Company's tally- The Merrill creamery had a struggle f shipments. ¡•lace. those present considered that limy had son that liin cor|>Hof surveyors would not I to 5. The first game should have Iwen during its first year, not because of lack A local teachers institute will b« held ho will leave from the offices of the com It ia (he tlrairr n( (hr Interior Ih*- experienced an intellectual treat. Mrs. l>e permitted to carry on operations «on by the high school nine but by poor of market, nor because of any difference ' jn the Assembly hall of tha High school pany every morning at 9:30 and in the |i«rlmriil lh«l II»«» Indiana In» giren an B|»ncrr ezpects to canvass the county. within the reservation. This was done playing in the first innings it was lost, in the cost of butter fat and the price 1 on Sat. May 26. . An instructive pro afternoon at 1:30 for a tour of the Bueno «»pfM>rliini(y lu work on (hr conatriic« She will «|wak here again Baturdaveven on telvgrapic orders from the Secretary The visiting team was treated royally realized from the butter sold, but lie-I — ■ be presented, and all patrons Vista addition. Everyone is cordially gram will <iun o( (lirMt* laterals, aim ! the Inclino ing, and everyone is invited to attend. of the Interior. The cause for this in- and everyone had a most excellent time, cause a sufficient number of contribating 1 of tha school are earnestly requested to invited to go and view the sights. Hurrati ha»* af»|M>inlr<l Cnpl. O. (*. A|>- junction is th« failure of the Harriman If satisfactory arrangements can I* cows could not be secured. The farm attend. Bpecial music will be prepared W. F. Arant superintendent of Crater people to file its papers with Secretary 1 made a gam« with the Klaiuath Stars Kodak views of the San Francisco plrgalr to lake charge t>( (he ¡ndinnn no ers gradually awoke to the fact that for the occasion. There will he an ex | Lake National Park, is visiting relatives earthquake and fire, size 35<x4j{, IS «•ngage.1. Ils ie (<> confer with Indian ¡ Hitchcock and get a permit to enter the will be played here May 30. their cows were their best and surest hibit ot the work of the schools. cents each, *1.25 per doaen. Souvenir Agro( Wilnon, and if any of (lie Klam ami friends ill Ashland to-day, having reservation. Steps have already lieen Preparations for commencement ex money makers, and the establishment arrived yesterday from the Klamath poet cards « for 25 cents. Address John Horse races, boat races, launch races, A(h. Modoc or Warm spring Indian* ele taken to comply with the requirements ercises to lie held the last week of school is now on a good paying basis, and the B. Campbell, Fort Miley, 8. F., Cal. foot races, potato, sack, barrel race«, girá to work on (bin cuna!ruc(ion, pro- county. He is preparing for the con of lb« Interior Ih'partment, and liefore are living speedily compieteli. profits are constantly increasing. Don’t forget that the band boys need Tiaion will I* made hy (*ap(. Applcgnlr struction of a dwelling and other im- many days the survey will be again be In the death of Jesse Van Ri per the The principal owner of the Merrill greased pole and pig contests, fireworks, provcinonls (or the use of the sii|>erin- with (lie Rerlainntioii fS’rvice, Io | mt - Klamath County High School lost ane plant is a non-resident and on account dancing and «very other blamed thing your assistance. Give it cheerfully by gun. (endent in the psik during the summer. you can think of for a good time will be attending the concert Saturday, May 19. mit them Io do no. Surveyor« on the Natron line have al of its brightest and most promising stU- These will be located at the head of ready reached the summit. One corps is dents. Jesse was the youngest pupil ol of other business is unable to give the found in Klamath Falls on July 4. You will enjoy it and the band boys will A nclirdiilc in l»ring pr«|mrod and establishment any persoual attention. appreciate your help. Itida h ill I m » aak«*d for during (hr coming the (anions Annie Creek canyon, the coming thia «ay on the preliminary aur- our school and was held in high esteem For this reason some local parties have you don’t believe it come an<l see, anuntli for a nick rruahar ami aand rolla super i n tend cut's headquarters.—Ash vey ami another has started west inak- by all the teachers and each and every been able to secure an option on tha ask the secretary, B. St. G. Bishop. Mrs. Philinda Spencer will speak oa And an aoou an it ia iindallrd (he govern- land Tidings. ing the iiermanent survey. Aa soon as student, among whom, he had made plant, including 11 acres of valuable Telford and son are constructing a Equal Suffrage at the M. E. Church I April 19, at 8 p. m. Free admission. enrnt will B'ipply all th«» naml uaed on Buy a home in South Klamath Falls. thia ia completed. contract« are to be many fast friends. The school tenders land adjoining tho town of Merrill, at 52-foot launch for their own use. let and grading operations commenced its sym|>athy to the bereaved [«rents, practically cost price. To secure suffi immediately. The program for the next high school cient funds to operate this plant and to Charles Graves, who ia in the employ entertainment to lie given st Houston’s establish another in the vicinity of I I of Chief Engineer Graham was in the Opera House, May 24, is as fottow«: Klamath Falls and to add cold storage city thia week purchasing supplies. He ' Opening............... .............. Orchestra and ice-cream departments later, an in ........Lillie Arnett corporated company is being organized returned to the camp Wednesday. Recitation............ , Instrumental Solo Alexander Martin with a capital stock of *8,000,00 to take A. M. Taylor, of Hanford, California, • Speech .............................. Dwarf over the business. Stock subscription arrived in this city Bunday, and will re Bertha Hamnioud lists will l>e ready to-day, and those who Elsie Gates main hero permanently. Mr. Taylor is Trio.... desire to invest a few dollars safely and a builder and contractor of prominence ! profitably, and at the same time aid I Beryl Ballard Recitation ............ and an architect of ability, and will I materially in the development of one of . Bertha Hammond prove a valuablu addition to otir city. Vocal Solo............ .. Mrs. Don Zumwalt Klamath county’s greatest resources, INEST LINE of Men’s and Boys’ suits in Declamation ........ He intends to go into the contracting ........Frank E. Wilson will have an opportunity. There will be xml building business her«, and ia al Chorus................. Klamath County. Men’s suits from $5 to ........................ Students 100 shares of *50 each. Hobson ’ s Choice ready preparing estimates and figures Those who have'nt cows can thus Vestal Virgins Drill on work. $28, every garment 1906 style, single ami Program for Commencement exer- mako money on cows, and those who T. W. Stephens is in receipt of a let ercisea to lie given at High School As have can make a double profit from tloublo breatrted sacks, straight front sacks, ter from the Hoag mining district, near them. sembly Hall, May 25th, is as follows: Ft. Bidwell, Calif., stating that a dump in nil styles. Materia! includes handsome silk Invocation.................. Rar. J. B. Griffith B. A. Ramsey of Monterey, California, had been found in that district indicat Male Quartet mixtures in light and dark shades, new grays was in this city Saturday and Sunday. ing operations ol 30 or 40 years ago. It Oration................. John Yadcn Mr. Ramsey is editor end proprietor of was found on property adjoining that in large variety, invincible chocks, checks, Instrumental Soln a daily paper in Monterey, and at pres owned by Mr. Stephens. I-ast week ......................... Miss Evelyn Applegate ent owns a job ottice iu Frisco. So dis- stripes and fancy worsted, Acorn brand suits, Mr. Stephens sent B. Modesto, a well ladies Quartet asterous has been the effect of the earth known prospector, to H<«g to do work Address..................... Prof. R. II. Dunbar. are all beautifully tailored throughout, hand quake in hia section, that be has de on his claims. Presentation of Diplomas....................... cided to quit the newapa[>er business, felled collar, hand padded shoulders, best Ital John Kelley, of Eugene, a member of ........................... Judge Geo. T. Baldwin and was livre for the purpose of seeing the Booth-Kelley Lumber Conipanv, ian lining, etc; a perfect tit guaranteed in every what op|>ortunitie« were offered in the «as in the city this week on his wsy to Charles Grave«, the well known ranch the Indian reservation to look over the er of Odell wai in town this week, lie real estate business. He returned home instance with Acorn suit. lieu land offered his company by the wanted to aniiiire himself that his broth Monday morning. government in exchange for the land er, Chap, was traveling the straight The infant boy of Mr. aud Mrs. J. R. now located in alternate sections. and narrow path, and returned home Casey was found dead iu lied last Fri Large variety of Stetson and Tiger brand hats. Visit our shoe E. B. Hussey, Chief Engineer of the Wednesday satisfied that he could trust day morning. The parents are heart department. Buy a pair of Packard shoes. California and Oregon Development him to the temptations ol the metrop broken over their loss aud have tho Company, left for Seattle last Sunday. olis of Klamath county. Ryni[«lbywf their many friends. HIGH SCHOOL NEWS THE BOSTON F S