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E ndeavor To See Nyssa, And Surrounding Country, B efore Buying A W estern Home T he G ate C ity J ournal __ ________ _________ >L. I NO. 27. A Continuation o f The Nyssa Sun NYSSA, MALHEUR COUNTY. O R E G O N , T H U R S D A Y O C TO BE R 6, 1910 OREGON TO EXHIBIT AT CHICAGO LAND SHOW. timisrn among all who have visited the field, and from past experi ences in California and other oil fields, these people are certainly right when they state there is no need of stretching the imagination to picture that a few months will see the hills of the Vale oil field covered with numerous derricks. The reports of such men as Leroy Bishop of Delphos, Kansas, who has large holdings here and who is so confident of victory that he is to organize a company of Kansas people for the development of the Vale oil field; and of J. P. Myers of Philadelphia, who became heavily interested in oil laud after his first visit over this field, and C. P. Saunders of Beunard, Kan sas, representing a number of wealthy Kansas people, who be came so enthusiastic upon seeing such splendid indications of black oil, and the report of the news paper representative would lead the Enterprise to corroborate all the statements made by promi nent oil men, so favorable to the early discovery of the oil flow.— Malheur Enterprise. Portland, Or. Oct. 4 ,(S p e c ia l)- Under the auspices of the Harri- h Individual and Corn- mau lines, VV. E. Benton is inter esting Oregon communities in unity Sweepstakes was making exibits at the United ken by Nyssa Fruit. States Land and Irrigation Expo «t Friday being Nyssa day at sition, to be held in Chicago Nov Mr Fair and the closing day hun- ember 19 to December 4. gof people went from Nyssa Benton was engaged by Wm. Mc- veil the throng that attended Murray, general passenger agent lair on that day and to see the for the Harriman lines, who is fa lay of fruit that was attract- miliar with the work of the former ¡0 much attention. They were in handling the state exhibit at the iissapointed when they ex- Lewis ahd Clark fair and also the ed to see the best exhibit of Oregon exibit at the A. Y. P. ex that was ever displayed at a position. Features of the showing at Chi because the Nyssa fruit dis was all that and then some, cago will be fruit, grain, dairying ssa's prizes were not only and hogs. Each section of the Jed to her fruit but to her state should take the fullest possi fa seed, potatoes, corn, in fact ble advantage of this opportunity thing in the horticulture to exploit its resources. It is in that is raised in this vicinity, tended to make the showing ssa apples took 20 first pri- strongly representative and the ,ud 11 second prizes. This is individuality of the various com a record to be proud of, es- munities will be preserved. Each The N. H. S. Boys went to On lly when not only Malheur section will receive valuable adver ty communities contested for tising iu proportion to the interest tario last Friday morning in high rizes but such fruit centers shown. This is certainly a c hance spirits to play the first foot ball ruitland and other comtn- to get valuable publicity in the game of the season and the first East without expense, other than that a number of the boys ever ities. the cost of collecting an exhibit, played. After but two weeks *ssa is even the proud winner baby girl show. Evelyn and all Oregon communities will, training without a coach for the went up d the daughter of Mr. and no doubt, fully co-operate with Mr. first week the boys against an old team and one that Win. Ward, of Nyssa, took Benton in this work. Oregon leads the whole country had played many games together. prize. in apple production this season, The game started out fast and the jary van Gilse took first prize according to the latest report of pace was kept up throughout the he dressed doll. the Department of Agriculture, game. The Nyssa boys showed First Prizes, whish deals with orchard condi their staying qualities by the way ifalta seed, 3rd crop Alfalfa, tions up to September 1. The they fought to the last second of corn, Field corn, sweet corn, condition of the state’s apple crop the game. The Ontario boys were jtoes: World Wonder, Early at that time was given as 93 per allowed but two touchdowns ike, Early ,O hio, Late Rose, cent of a full crop, while its near throughout the game which was a ¡Plant, Onions, Apples: Ratn- est competitor could show but 90 surprise to them as they thought rab, Ben Davis, Rome Beau- per cent. The condition of the that they had a snap. The score onathan, Bell Flower, Snow, crop throughout the whole coun was 10 to 0 in favor of Ontario. ware Reds, Grimes Golden, try was given as 40. 8 per cent of TheN . H. S. girls were true to ¡6 Sap, Northwest Greening, a full crop. The Northwest states their colors and certainly let On ■main Winter. make the be3t showing of all. tario know they were there. The Second Prizes, girls had good reasons to know al liuces, Apples: Northern Spy, so that they had been in Ontario te Winter Pearmain, Jona- because of the scratches they re j , Gano, Ram bo. Ben Davis, ceived from the Ontario girls and k Twig, Arkansas Black; Par- N Y S S A FIELD SHOW ING boys. Some of our girls are nurs % Rural potatoes, cabbage. BIG PROSPECTS FOR ing sore spots yet, and some are C. Hunt took individual bemoaning the loss of consider ThE COVETED FLUID •p stakes and Nyssa took able hair. BELOW US. taunity sweepstakes. These things gave Nyssa what she REACHING THE TOP been entitled to— Publicity. Following is a clipping from the in any calling of life, demands a Hunt showed what this land Enterprise that goes very good. vigorous body and a keen brain. capable of doing and deserves They know so we give their word. Without health there is no suc i praise and one hearty thanks This vast field lies in such a posi cess. But Electric Bitters is the is endeavors that has given to tion that both Vale and Nyssa can greatest Health Builder the world 8a her place in the ranks of justly claim it and both will reap has ever known. It compels per the reward. [fruit belt. fect action of stomach, liver, kid After hearing the splendid re Be Display committee did neys. bowels, purifies and enriches ^selves proud and made the ports through interviews with the blood, tones and invigorates % as attractive as possible prominent Eastern Oil men, who the whole system and enables you scially as they were only called visited the Vale oil fields during to stand the wear and tear of your existence at the eleventh hour, the past three weeks, the Enter daily work. “ After months of suf e members of this committee prise became so interested that fering from Kidney Trouble, “ wri S N. Emison, C. V Mitchell. during the past week a member of | tes W . M. Sherm.au, of Cushing. W. A. Teuesch. Members the staff was sent out eto the oil Me., “ three bottles of Electric Bit- tel to act were C. C. V\ ilson, field on a special mission to learn tess made me feel like a new man.’ B. Hoxie and B. E. Hinder. whether indications were as bright 50c at S F Foster. 'l-Hunt and others did every as pictured out by the visitors. i t ' s t h e w o r l d ’ s b e s t . g possible to assist the com- Going to the Columbia well the No one has ever made a salve, Enterprise representative found ointment or balm to compare with all the officers of the company on bercoats. Overcoats, Overcoats the spot, learned that this well, Bueklen’s Arnica Salve. It's the yssa's new Clothing Store, which for the past week or so had one perfect healer of Cuts. Corns, Sores, Scalds. 'pier. been idle on account of reaming Burns, Bruises, and setting casing, was starting Boils, Ulcers, Eczema, Salt Rheum. oster of Boise was visiting out on a double shift, drillingj For Sore Eyes. Cold Sores, Chap ther S. F. of this place crews to work day and night, i he , ped hands, or Sprains, it's su Infallible for Files. gas showing at the Columbia was preme. Martiudale of Boise was most evident, while quantities of Only 25c at 8 F Foster. with the Boydell family, oil were seen in every bailer. The KILLS A MURDERER. riday to Sunday. Columbia drill is working in a A merciless murderer is Appen i, Boy's, aud Children s hard blue shale and experienced dicitis with many victims. But tylish and Comfortable for ci\ men state that the much Dr. King's New Life Pills kill it by prevention. They gently 1 Winter at the B M. Co. sought oil sand lies right below Over at the Malheur well a me stimulate stomach, liver and bow dium coarse sand.containing large els. preventing that clogging that quantities of oil. is brought up in invites appendicitis, curing Consti Union Mfftlnii the bailer from a depth of abont pation. Headache. Billiousness, ig people's societies the first 2UUU feet. There is a spirit of op- Chills. 25c at S F Foster. OIL PROSPECTS each month. The October issue of ‘ SU N SE T " M A G A Z IN E is an ID A H O N U M BE R and contains articles on the subjects: "T he Spirit of Idaho” By Ar thur W. North and “ (Water Greater Thun G old,)” by Clayton M. Jones. This is a decidedly in teresting and instructive number and copies should be in the hands of every resident of Idaho who takes a pride in the advancement of that state. I do not know of any one booklet that would be more effective as an advertising medium for Idaho and Eastern Oregon than this number of “ Sun set” and would recommend that copies be sent east by all who are interested in having their eastern friends know of the wonderful re sources of the Inland Empire. 11.50 PE R Y EA R . 5 c 'P E R COPY. DOINGS OF THE W EEK “ We tell it as it was told to us” The Boydell Mercantile Co keeps only the best makes in Boots and Shoes. Our White House and Buster Brown, by Brown Bros Shoe Company. For Gents, Ladies, Misses, Boys1 Youths, and Infants cannot be beat. W e also have a line of B. B. B. Quatity, Style and Moderate Price com bined in our shoes. Look for IT. Get into one of L. Spier’s new fall suits and convince yourself that Nyssa’s Clothing Store is the best. I f you are a reader and like good books, call and at The Jour nal office and get a book from the Free Traveling Library. Tom aud Dick McGeuuis of Dan Curfoot of Ontario was in Boise were buying relinquish the town Wednesday ments in the valley Monday. M, E. Sharp was in Nampa Fri Mr. and Mrs. Vogts have re day, moved their little child, who has Ladies, Misses and Infants, been very sick, to the hospital in Capes, Coats and Jackets. You Boise, cannot afford to let this oppor Men's and Boys Suits! Lots of tunity go by as the prices are far below other towns for Same Qual them. The new stylish kind at A box social will be given Sat ity. Boydell Mercantile Company. L. Spier’s. urday at the Assembly Hall of the Mrs. M cKee, who has been very school building, to which every sick ior some time is reported very low. oue is invited and urged to come The proceeds will go toward the R. vauGilse is building an ad exclusive benefit of the foot ball dition on bis residence. team and all other athletic sports The directors of the Owyhee Ir You can save money by waiting of the High School. This will of rigation District met last Tuesday for IT. course take some money to make the necessary arrangements but if at the Secretary's office and fore The Nyssa Exhibit at the Mal the proper enthusiasm and inter most of the things discussed was heur County Fair carried off such the taking up of the canal and its est is shown by all the patrons of high honors that it has been de construction by the District itself. the school, there will be no diffi cided to enter the same at the culty in raising the necessary It is believed by the officers of the Boise Fair next week. amount, thus encouraging and district and others concerned that Mr. and Mrs. Hinder of Payette sustaintng a higher athletic spirit a feasable plan can be arranged are visiting their two sons J, C. whereby a large proportion of the in the school, for what is a high aud B. E. this week. school with the athletic sports expense can be eliminated, there 4 by making it possible for a large left o u tï Every school, has itt E. H. McDonald is spending a and no school has the proper con amount of land t,o be irrigated for few days in Caldwell this week. trol over its pupils without it, much less than the origional fig There will be services at the therefore we will hope to see ure made. This will be done by Presbyterian Church, Sunday doing away with the canyon canal, Nyssa come to the front in that which is acknowledged to be the morning and evening. respect. The Nyssa school has greatest expense of the project, Wait for IT. never had the proper encourage and getting at some other way, ment* along this line heretofore, W. J. Megorden has purchased and it will be well for every one to around, which is believed can be lots in the Green addition and is regard it as a duty, to uphold all very readily done. The directors fixing up a home. that will tend to make the school and a party of other authorities Wm. Danielson and family re better and keep the boys there, es are to make a careful inspection from Kansas. pecially those seeking the heavier of the situation next week, for the turned Friday sports. Now that the school is purpose af ascertaining just what Can’t keep them away from Nyssa. well organized for the year, with can be done. All feel that the Watch For it. first class instructors in all lines of canal can be built to cover a large District 18 and 39 are conduct study, and who, highly reccomend area of land, and at a much re ing 8t»; grade final examinations duced rate per acre. There is no athletics, as being essential to under Miss Slater and Mr. Shain- ward keeping boys in school and doubting but that the examination wald this week. will prove successful aud actual teaching them self reliance, let construction will begin in the the community in general put for A, G. Kingman was transacting ward every effort to make it a suc very near future. business in Boise Wednesday. cess. I f the proper amount can be J. D. Lackey and wife were in Did you say Underwear, Or raised to build a bath, it is strict Ontario Wednesday. Shoes? Sure— L. ly understood that it will be al Shirts— or Mrs. F. Farmer went to Ontario ways free and ready for any and Spier’s is the best place to go to. You can get just what you want Wednesday where she read a all who choose to use it. paper to the County Sunday school A good program will be render and Vie treated just right. convention. ed at the social and a good time BOX SOCIAL HIGH LINE DITCH NEWS Conference Excursions assured to all. Feast your eyes on the lovely suits and Overcoats just received at Nyssa’s new Clothing Store. L. Spier has the right goods at the right prices. CALIFORNIA EXCURSIONS Via Oregon Short Line Through Portland or Ogden. Special excursion rates August 30, to September 7th, inclusive and September 24th to 30th inclusive. Daily Summer Tourist Rates to September 30th For rati* and further particulars consult any Oregon Short Line Agent. TRY A CAN A, R. McCarty, was »down from Via O. S. L. Boise Saturday, visiting friends. The usual special low round trip rates will be made to Salt Lake ( ? ) City for October Conference. Mrs. Sue Lackey was up from Tickets on sale from Idaho, Ore j Ontario Monday. gon and W yoming points October Miss Joy Butler was in the city 4th., to 8th., inclusive; Limited to from Ontario Friday. October 15th. See agents for N. J, Minton was called to Boise rates and further particulars. J Tuesday on a big land deal. t ’OR S A L E — Twenty-five or The Minton and Nelson Land thirty tons of alfalfa hay in stack Co. sold 160 acres of dry land to also turkeys and chickens. A. E. Kimble of Payette, this Thoma« Dixon week. Mr. Kimble expects to or L. Spier, Nyssa plant the entire piece to fruit, Pay up your subscription and get some of the Christy Plates. F or S ale One sage brush They are pretty clearing outfit consisting of seven Of Hill Bros Blue Can, Steel W a n t e d 3 shares Owyhee Ditch S. N. Emison Cut C offee, three pounds for $1.00 Stock. and Highest Grade Teas at J. C. Hinder Methodist Episcopal (liiirili Sunday school every Sunday morn CHURCH NOTICES. ing at 10.3U, Prof. Davis, supt. Kpworth First Presbyterian Chorch. Services every Sunday Sabbath school 10 30 a in. worship 11.30 a m or 7 15 p. rn League every Sunday evening at 7.15 o’clock. Prayer meetings on Thursday Morning Christian Endeav Evening worship 8 00 p "veuing Preaching services, Prayer meeting Wednesday 8 00 p at 8 00 m. A cordial welcome to all. vited. of work to keep it going. Will sell all or any portion of sumrt cheap if taken uf. once. For par ticulars inquire at the Journal office Foot Ball Game Saturday at and evening . 3 o ’clock on the Lackey Field, op- The public la cordially in j posile the depot. C'ddwell versus I Nyssu. » Sunday morning at 1130 ni. every head of horses, three sets of har ness. one single harnes. one wagon and raek. one buggy ami camping outfit complete. Also a nice piece