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E ndeavor To See N y ssa, A nd S u r r o u n d in g C o u n try , B e fo re B u y in g A W e s te rn H om e T he G ate C ity J ournal A C o n tin u a tio n o f T h e N y s s a S u n L. I NO. 24. YSSA TO HAVE DISPLAY AT THE FAIR BLACK CANYON IR R I DIRECTORS OF OW Y GATION DISTRICT HEE D ISTRICT FORMED TO MEET C lu b g e ts b u sy — V a c a n c y fille d — A f t e r v a rio u s im p r o v e m e n t s f o r t h e c it y Lust Saturday the people under the Black Canyon Irrigation Pro- ject held an election for the purpose of voting on the organiza tion of an irrigation District and for the electing of Directors for same. The ballots cast show how determined the people under the project are to get water on a portion of Idaho’s rich farming domain. It was almost unanimous ballot fot District. It met with small opposition. From 304 bal lots cast, only 3 voted it do?/n. W. It. Compton was elected by the largest majority for division No. 1, J . B. Newport, elected in division No. 2 and J . F. Christen sen in division No. 3. These men being the first choice of the peo ple are certianly men of the right spirit, and who, when the time comes, will act. and act according to the wishes of all concerned. the regular meeting of the F or S ale One sage brush i Commercial Club, Monday 1 it was unanimously resolved clearing outfit consisting of seven \V , and vicinity bo repre- head of horses, three sets of har J with a creditable exhibit at ness, one single harnes, one wagon ¡illiour County Fair to be and rack, one buggy and camping [it Ontario September 27-28- outfit complete. Also a nice piece A committee consisting of Will Einison, W , A. Teutbch, of work to keep it going. boll all or any portion of same Mitehel was appointed to t samples of fruit, grains, cheap if taken at once. For par- ■s. etc and to arrange for Gculars inquire at the Journal and general display of same. office. iClub appropriated $50.00 Buy your African Water Sacks tarter towards defraying the at BoydelTs. ise of placing the exhibit and »per interest is shown, the If you are a reader and like tion will no doubt be a good good books, call and at The Jour Every person interested in nal office and get a book from the Having organized their district iture of this community is Free Traveling Library. they will now proceed furthur to stly requested to assist the devise means of getting water on littee in making the best W anted 3 shares Owyhee Ditch Stock. S. N. Emison. their land. le showing. re has been no specific limi- i as to what the display (? , be, so if any one lias any- that in anyway would add 1 is display, the committee | be very grateful to them aging it in. des taking action or: tliis t for the fair, the Club is ,v immering away at various v ^ ' : ury improvements. Sug- ;a f NOTICE BE DISCUSSED NEXT \ IN T ER -M O U N TA IN GOOD RO A D S CONVENTION Ogden, Utah, September 23-26 Excursions via 0 . S. L. Sept. 22 and 23rd. Limit Sept. 30th. See agents fsr rates and. further par ticulars. Mr and Mrs J . Boydell were in Boise Monday. A County Sunday School Con vention will bo held in Ontario on the 4th and 5th of Oot., to which it is desired that all schools in the County send deligates, Mr. and Mrs. J . H. Kinniard, our genial O. S. L. representatives who have been east on uu extend ed visit are as glad to be back as we are to have them with us. It was an enjoyable vacation for them but Nyssa was remembered. IN MEMORY OF CLAUDE COWARD “Come to the bridal chamber, death Como to the mother, when she feels For the first timo her first born’s breath; Come in consumption's gastly form The earthquake shock the ocean storm Jake Adams has opened up a And thou art terrible; the tear, lunch counter at the old pool hall. The groan, the knell, the pall, the bier, Murdock McDonald of Caldwell is visiting with his brother here And all we know, or dream or fear this week. Of agony, are thine.” Geo Phillips returned from the Terrible was the news that mountains Monday. Claude Coward had drowned in Wo could ^hardly FO R S A L E - Twenty-five or Snake River, believe it so shocked were we. thirty tons of alfalfa hay in stack Not till we had seen his face cold also turkeys and chickens. in death could we realize that he Thomas Dixon had left us. Wo feel that he is or L. Spier, Nyssa. still among us and really he must Pay up your subscription and still be with us in spirit. Claude, j* , get some of the Christy Plates. we believe, was a model young . ■’ ’ “ Viri They are pretty man in many respects. He had a Mr and Mrs T N Nelson, ac heart as tender as a child’s. companied by their father. I Nel We, of course, think everyone son, were Payette visitors Tuesday should join some branch of the if all else should fail. A boy can hard to make this a successful chureh. The church was fouuded year and has earned the congratu not help to strive to get his lesson C O Thomas of Vale, with a so he can play tho match games or party of sightseers,- Fred Kinzel by our Savior as a home for his lation of every patron. The high school division is a Win a position on a team. a printer from Chicago and M J people while on the earth, and he strong feature this year as a full The Boaril has a crew of men at and E A Tierney of Montana, declared that the gates of hell four year course is taught and work building a cemet walk from were looking over our town und should not prevail against it. The twenty-five students are enrolled the street to the door of the school country Saturday. They like our The church can not save anyone, in this division; of this twenty five house and will put in gravel walks country and its prospects for the but it can do more than anything six are seniors. A few more sen to connect with the cement walk future, more especially the big else on earth in helping a man to anchor himself to the everlasting iors are expected to enter soon. on Main street. They are also red apple we produce here. principles of right. Claude’s life The High School Course is; putting in gravel walks about the W. W. Wood, of Canyon City, showed that he was trying to do First year- Second year- grounds to connect the two school Oregon was in town Saturday God’s will. He believKl that it Euglish English buildings and out houses. and Sunday. Mr Wood ¡ h a candi Algebra Algebra 4 It seems ns if it were time that date for Circuit Judge on the re pays to do right, that it never pays to do wrong. He was indus Latin Geometry 4 the town put in the crossings, as publican ticket. trious, studious, gentle, modest,— Bookkeeping ^ Latin Ceasar the ruin will soon be descending IN TER -M O U N TA IN GOOD one of the best youug men of our Physical and mud come. The older pupils ROADS CONVENTION time. His life proved that a • Gt ■ography can wade the mud easily but how young man does not hnve to curse Ogden, Utah, September 23-2(5 Third year- Fourth year- about the little tots? It vill soon swear, drink and lead ail immoral Excursions via O. S. L. Sept. 22 English English be too late. (?) life in order to be popmlar. Claude and 23. Limit September 90th. History U. S. History See agents for rates and further Coward was one of our most pop and Civics I t saved his leg . particulars. ular young men, loved by every Geometry Physiology 4 All thought I ’d lose-my leg,” one and yet he was one of the J . J . Scott ami family have Physics Political writes J . A. Swenson, of Water- Economy town, Wis. “Ten years of eczema, moved to Fruitlaiul to pick apples most moral, one of tho purest A High School Athletic Associ- that 15 doctors could not, had nt Miss Grace Rutledge returned young men of our time— one mor tion has been organized for the last laid me up. Then Bucklen’s to her home at Middleton Ida. ally like the young man spoken of purpose of encouraging and sup Arnica salve cured it, sound and Monday, having spent severnt in the tenth chapter of Mark, of weeks visiting relatives and friend whom it is said, “Jesus beholding porting school sports. Walter well.” Infallible for skin eruptions here. him, loved him.” Jesu s loved Rutlege was chosen manager and eczema, salt rheum, boils, fever him and took him home. Judge Flenner and wife of Kendrick Blodgett captain of the sores, burns; scalds, cuts and piles Dear Claude, thou art missed Boise was visiting friends here the football squad. A basket ball 25c nt S. F. Foster. I last of the week. The Judge is a in the store, on the street, at the team for the boys will be organ 1 royal entertainer, as many of our school, at home, by father, mother ized after the football season The citizens know The readings from sister, and all the mnny friends, CALIFORNIA EXCURSIONS girls have a team now that will | "R iley" that he rendered were a but we feel that thou art not far Via Oregon Short Line meet all comers. The football Through Portland or Ogden. i treat, and were greatly appreciated from us. Heaven seems nearer field has been leveled and is ready for the manly contests. Training S[x-cinl excursion rates August 30, by all who heard them. One of that thou art there, and— will soon begin in earnest. We to September 7th. inclusive and ' his favorate readings, “The Man “Though oft depressed and lonelyj are glad to see the encouragement September 21th to 30th inclusive. Who Walked", written by Bill All our fears are laid aside, the ehool t»oard has given to ath Daily Summer Tourist Rates to De Veir was fun for all, and those I f we but remember oi 1/ For rates and who beard it have never forgotten letics because it is this that w ill September 30th. Such as thou hast lived and keep the boys interested in their further particulars consult any the “ Walk You Sun of a gun Walk. died.” R. J . D work and on their good behavior Oregon Short Line Agent. rW is for the better condition ets, sidewalks etc, and a 1 discussion of waterworks: jctric light system. These great interest to the citizens J town and will be brought j later on, being held back present by certain provi- if the city charter, which i revised in the near future, ge across Snake River was SCHOOL OPENED Kit of some discussion and LAST MONDAY , by public sentiment, to be it importance toward the SIX TEACHERS EMPLOY. ament of the town and ad- properties botli in Oregon ED .SCHOOL ATHLETICS Last Monday the girls and boys aho. Lee Blodgett was elected of Nyssa and the surrounding the vacancy on the Board country were overflowing with joy setors caused by B. J- Gif- at being in school once again. ing away. Mr. Blodgett is Not as many were present the m for the place and is a first couple of days as were regis ithusiastic worker and does tered at the close of the spring up until he has accoui- term and there are a number of i that which he starts out to children on the street and at home his is proven by the good that should be in school. Parents le did last spring on the are you not neglecting your duty by allowing your children to stay investigation committee, ir arrangements will be away from school? \cs. ami you led for encouraging well save the teachers and pupils a iwns, sidewalks, back yards, great deal of hinderance by send and such other things that ing them at once. Children who dp make the city beautiful, will be six years of age before is going to be made a city January 1st. 1911. will be allowed at to live in as well as to enter now. Beginners must bo i to make money in ^be in school before S< pt. :>fith as no ig to be a city that people pupil will be allow to enter after i glad to have the opportun- that date. All pupils should be in school next Monday at least. visit. The teachers at the opening of mmercial club with men s are at the head of the the school were VV B. Allen. Commercial Club is of un superintendent: Miss Olive Swe due to a town and now B,y. assistant in »he high school. •veiling» are longer and Albert Gibson. 7th and 8th grades le imbibin ' the enliven- Miss Sherwood 5th and tith grades Miss McConnell 3rd and 4th grades nn air Nyssa will enjoy Mrs. R .J. Davis 1st and 2nd grades. enefit of the most wide- This is an exceptional strong line mmercial club in Eastern i up of teachers and they are people r Western Idaho. The of ability and with a faculty o •e last Monday night was this sort only a successful school ge as it should have been , year can be foreseen. Th? school board has worked i fair representation. 5c P E R COPY. “ W e t e ll it a s it w a s to ld to u s I wish to notify the people of Nyssa and vicinity’ that I will open a harness and saddle shop FRIDAY. in about two weeks, in the old harness shop. Tomorrow morning at ten H. S- Tharp o’clock the directors of ihe Owy hee Irrigation District will meet J . C. Hinder and wife went to at their office in Nyssa for the Payette Wednesday, purpose of discussing the ways Mrs. J . W. Wills left Thursday and means of securing the plans for Lethbridge, Alberta Canada, and specifications of the Boise- whsre she will spend some time Owyhee Project, commonly called the "High Line.” These plans visiting her daughter. Mr. Lensey and Mr. Curtis of and specifications must be bad be fore any more progress can be Grand Round Valley, Oregon have made. It is expected that some rented the dinning room of the outline of proeeedure will be Hotel Western, ami will endeavor to acsomodate the transient trade. agreed upon. There is a very few optimistic Mr. and Mrs Spier, J H Hill people at present. Things are not and Ray Newcomer were visiting goin^ ahead as fast as we expect with Mr und Mrs A G Kingman ed t»ut is that any reason for us to in the Kingman Golony Sunday, become despondent? Mrs Ryan and Maize Powel The Nyssa-Owyhee Independ went to Parma today. ent Telephone Co’s. directors W Lee Blodgett was transacting met last Tuesday to note the pro business in Vale today. gress made in the construction of N J Minton was in Boise on tiie system and attend to other business Tuesday. business. The forest fires in the north have delayed the shipment Noris Atchison, circulating of cross arms otherwise we would manager of the S t Paul Farm be enjoying the new system now. paper, is visiting with Prin. Allen this week. trict and 3 against—Of- i Y EA R . DOINGS OF THE W E E K 301 Votes Cast for a Dis W AYS AND MEANS TO fleers elected. ssa C o m m e r c i a l $1.50 P E R N YSSA; M ALHEUR COUN TY.O REGO N, TH U RSD A Y S E P T E M B E R 15, 1910.
