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The times-herald. [volume] (Burns, Harney County, Or.) 1896-1929, 1909-08-07
IRRIGATION is VERY EASY TO LEARN

Ability TO learn without previ-
GUS farming experience is the
best asset for the newcomer on
irrigated lands. says C. II. Swi-
gert, supervising engineer for
government reclamation projects
in Washington.
THE men who make the great
est failures on irrigated lands
are the men who think they
know most about farming" he
asserted to a Portland paper.
Men who have had previous
experience on farms come west
with the idea that they have no
thing left to learn. Hence they
refuse to learn. AS a result they
give the land too much water or
too constantly; it sours or the
alkali comes to the surface and
the property is rendered value
less.
Many people think you dig a
ditch and get the water to the
land and the sun and the earth
and the Lord do the rest" Mr..
Swigert continued. "As a mat
ter of fact the artistic touches
are applied after the crop has
been sowed. Underdrainage is
all important. Land that Is sog-
gy must be artihcially provided
with underdrainage.
Much of the land that we ir-
rigate. however, will drain it.
self, il not given too much water.
Plant life, though needs only 50
much water. More than that Is
injurious. This is true Of irriga-
ted land, as it is of those Sec
tions where natural rainfall fur
nishes the water supply"
Ora Hill Is in from the hay
camp.
The times-herald. [volume] (Burns, Harney County, Or.) 1896-1929, 1909-08-07

Why go to those Indian reser-
vations and take one chance OF
thirty Of getting good piece OF
land, or any piece, when you can
remain in Oregon or Washington
and can buy a little farm where
there are thirty chances in thirty
for its being all right?-O Oregon
ian.
Yes, or even better still, come
to the Harvey country where
thousands of acres of govern
ment land just as good, or per-
haps better, can be had by filing
under the public land laws.
The times-herald. [volume] (Burns, Harney County, Or.) 1896-1929, 1909-08-07

A farmer remarked in this
office the other day that people
should not be discouraged in this
section when good crops of grain
are now being harvested and
when it is shown that potatoes
can be grown any where by sim
ply sticking them in the ground
and giving them no care what
ever. Our potato crop this year
will be big.
The times-herald. [volume] (Burns, Harney County, Or.) 1896-1929, 1909-08-07
NOTICE or FINAL SETTLEMENT.

In the matter OF the Estate Of Joseph
Robertson, Deceased.
Notice 10 hereby given that the under
signed executrix OF the Estate Of Joseph
Robertson, deceased, has illed her hnal
account In said estate and the Hon. j. Z,
Rector. Judge Of the County Court for
Harney County, Oregon. has set Tues.
day. the 3rd day Of August, 1900, nj thc
hour Of 10 O'Clock m, at his office in
Burns, Iiarney County, Oregon, us the
time and place for hearing objections to
said account Any aud oil persons ob.
jecting TO said accout are hereby notified
to appear at said Tins and place
Dated at Burns, Oregon, July 2, 1909.
DRuoILLA E. RoBERTsoS,
Executrix oi tho Estate Of Joseph Rob.
erlson, Deceased
The times-herald. [volume] (Burns, Harney County, Or.) 1896-1929, 1909-08-07

From present indications our
hot weather Is over for this SUM
mer.
$40 acre ranch for sale suitable
for dairy or stock ranch. Abund-
ance of water for irrigation and
power inquire at this Office.
The times-herald. [volume] (Burns, Harney County, Or.) 1896-1929, 1909-08-07

When Mr.. Hartman could
build into Central Oregon he
would not. When Mr.. Hartman
would build into Central Oregon,
he cannot that is, if the Porter
brothers can help it. But per-
haps they cannot stop him, for
Mr.. Hartman moves fast when
somebody else is after his lemon.
And only then. Oregoniali.
The times-herald. [volume] (Burns, Harney County, Or.) 1896-1929, 1909-08-07

With an abundance of water
at a shallow depth and an as
surance of natural gas. the irri-
CATION problem should not be a
serious one in this section. Gas
engines may be installed at a
nominal cost and crops can be
successfully grown, no matter
how dry the season, at a small
cost.
The times-herald. [volume] (Burns, Harney County, Or.) 1896-1929, 1909-08-07

The railroad operations along
the Deschures furnish some
wholesome excitement. 1t has
been many a day since Oregon
witnessed any railroad warning.
Since Hartman bottled up the
state some years ago, peace. deep
and profound, has reigned su-
preme. Central Oregon has
been allowed to sleep away in
isolation. The railroad magnets
persisted in the declaration that
roads would be built if the bust
ness justified but declared the
venture a doubtful one.
But for some inexplicable rea-
son both Messers Hartman and
Hill have concluded that the in
terror are worth developing.
Both men now have forces at
work rushing lines southwards
toward Crook county. So eager
is each side to gain the advant-
age that night marches are made
down precipitous trails and stra-
tegic gates are garded by armed
men. There is little doubt but
that both sides are out in earnest
to build to the interior. Both
may build.
What has caused all this mad
hustle. Have the railroad kings
just discovered that the interior
Of eastern Oregon is a country
susceptible of great develop
ment? They knew it before.
Perhaps the proposed constitu-
tional amendment providing for
state built roads has had some
thing to do with Fastening oper-
ations. If SO then the wisdom
of the legislature In endorsing
such an amendment has been
fully justified.
But whatever may be back of
the seeming struggle on the Des-
chutes the fact remains that it
The times-herald. [volume] (Burns, Harney County, Or.) 1896-1929, 1909-08-07

This Office will be prepared to
receive applications for the entry
of lands in the above named
townships on and after the said
18th day Of September, 1909.
VIM. FARRE. Register.
FRANK DAvEy. Receiver.
The times-herald. [volume] (Burns, Harney County, Or.) 1896-1929, 1909-08-07

Cali and see james Smith's $
new line of shoes before getting
your spring and summer foot
wear.
$4,000 II first class dry lumber
in short lengths; also 2nd and Ord
class from 5000 to $1200 per NJ.
Burns Milling Go.
The times-herald. [volume] (Burns, Harney County, Or.) 1896-1929, 1909-08-07

Cottrill & Clemens are prepar-
cd to do custom work with their
portable saw min located II
miles west Of Cold Springs on
Poison Creek. Lumber for sale.
Get youa permit and have them
saw your lumber Terms are
reasonable
The times-herald. [volume] (Burns, Harney County, Or.) 1896-1929, 1909-08-07

1t seems from Boise papers
that Mr.. Hill is also fighting
Hartman over in Idaho and evil
IDENTIFY intends to get into Harri-
man territory oil over the west.
Well, we need Jim HILL
The times-herald. [volume] (Burns, Harney County, Or.) 1896-1929, 1909-08-07
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.
uNiTRD STATES LAND uPFIcF,
Burns. Oregon, July \, inOa

HuFhHl UFtFVHl JWIl " NVIlf
Notice IL hereby given that Margaret shaver
formerly Margaret Pearson, Of Durns, oregon.
who, on December !, 1905 made Home
siesd Entity No. 2aeO, Serial No Ugi9o,
Tor Nwik section 40 Township "a south, Range
IS East, Willamette Meridian, has flrd notice
OF intention 70 make FINAL Communication
Proof, to establish claim 10 the land above igf,
cribod, before tho Register aud Receiver. ut
Bufns. Oregon, on the ipth day OF August lpOa
Claimant names a. wltnesaesi
Neil hcMahan, OF Hafney. oregon. Harry ~
Drisco william d, White Charles II Leonard
all OF Burns, oregon.
wM. FAERR. Register,
The times-herald. [volume] (Burns, Harney County, Or.) 1896-1929, 1909-08-07
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.
UNITED SrATEs Lam ofricK,
nuFuA. OREGON. July 4. lini

usfrED STATES Lam OfriCF, /
Burns. oregon. July s. itol
Notice IL hereby given that Harry g. Kiudie,
OF NaFrown, oregon, who, on March ~ 100.
made Homestead entry, no 2th7. serial No OILS,
Tor Lot 4, ~ Nwis section 2, aud lot section =,
Township n Houth, Range ~ faei, william
cite Meridian, has nled notice Of Intention io
make FINAL Communication proof, To establish
claim 10 the land above described. before Ike
Register aud Receiver, at Burns, oregon, na
the 18th day Of August. 1909
Claimant names as witneasesl
Charles w. Lewis, Pred A. tlinaing both Of
Narrows. Oregon. y Buechcle, OF burns, ore,
Eon. George lnquial, of Narrows. Oregon.
wn. FARas. Register
The times-herald. [volume] (Burns, Harney County, Or.) 1896-1929, 1909-08-07

Portland papers still insist that
when the Natron cut off to Kla-
math is completed and the line
up Deschutes is built to Madras
that all Central Oregon is pro-
vided with transportation. Look
at the map and see.
The times-herald. [volume] (Burns, Harney County, Or.) 1896-1929, 1909-08-07
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION
UNITED STATES LAso orner

rsirEp STATES LAsp ofrfcr
Burns. oregon, July ~, 1927
Notice 10 hereby givon that Tho state of ore
gon has nlcd In this once iiS applications
IHefiai No. 0atf2l 20 select, under the pro
visions Of the ACT of Congress, Approved Aug
ust ~. isss. and acts amendaioFy thereto, the
HRi. sRl. SKA Nwl< Ree. N. Nwt. NM
Sec 10: 8Eil RW[ Nec, 81, r. so r.. Rhk "
N. swil NEsl seo. ~, T. 10 4, X. sac W. @.
Any snd all persons claiming adversely TIE
lands described. or desiring 70 Object hrcaurc
Of the mineral character OF the land. nf lof
any other reason. 10 the disposal 20 oappiicant,
should nie their afhdayits OF Protest in this
once, on or before the expiration Of the period
Of publication.
wa FANS, Register,
First publication. August :. 1909
Last publication, September ~. 1907.
The times-herald. [volume] (Burns, Harney County, Or.) 1896-1929, 1909-08-07
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION

burns. oregon, July 20, 1902
k0iice II hereby given that the State OF ore
aop has filed IN this once iie application seria
No. O8i4tl 10 select, under the provisions ol ths
Act 0f Congress, approved August n, isiA, Hnn
Rote amendatory thereto, the
M Of w section 90, Z. as, Il as &C., W, N.
Any and all persons claiming adversely tho
iandS described, or desiring 10 object hecaun,
Of the mineral character OF the land, OF ioI
any other reason, 10 the disposal 20 applicant
1houid hle their anldavita OF proteat In i'll,
once, on or before the expiration OF the period
~ publication.
WA, fAHHH, Register.
First publication July "a, 1869.
i.asi publication september T. 1902
The times-herald. [volume] (Burns, Harney County, Or.) 1896-1929, 1909-08-07
LOCAL OVERFLOW,
Tin Gibson is in the city.

Garden truck ana snnaii per-
ries are plentiful.
Walter Bringle is up from Mar
rows on a visit to his mother.
Chas. Carol was here this
week en- route from Lakeview to
Prairie City.
Hagey 4 Richardson expect to
occupy their new stone building
next month.
Mrs. Lclah Millar expects to
leave for Portland the latter part
of next week.
A company has been organized
to develop the immense water
power Of the John Day.
Joe Thompson has added an
ice cream parlor to his confec-
tionary and cigar store.
The Blue Mt. Eagle reports
many cattle sales in Grant coun-
ty driving the past two weeks.
Sheriff Richardson and Clerk
Mothershead went to Lawen the
first of the week in the formers
auto.
Some of our farmers in this
vicinity have completed their hay
harvest and are now at work in
the grain fields.
C. Z. Beery, the civil engineer.
left this morning for the SOUTH
ern part of the county to do some
work on an irrigation project.
From pictures shown in the
Portland papers building a rail-
road up Deschutes is no picnic.
The Malheur Pass is less diff
cult.
There seems TO be some move
ment in the horse market {
throughout this section. Con-
siderable inquiry is being made
for horses.
Those disappointed applicants
for land to be opened from Nor
thern Indion reservations can be
Accommodated by coming to Har-
ney county.
Mrs. F. L. MCGEE informs us
that Mrs. Geo. Sizemore and
family and Miss Lelah McGee
expect to leave Portland for
home on Aug. Ia.
Mrs. Claude Hibbard and in,
fant son arrived here Tuesday
afternoon to join her husband
who has a position patrolling the
game preserve on the lakes.
We are informed by stockmen
that stock are doing better on
the range than for the past three
years. There will be more or
less beef for sale here in the
fall.
Thos. Sprague is laid up for re-
pairs with what may prove ap-
pendicitis. He came down from
Sam Mothershead's mountain
farm this morning and Is at the
hotel.
Guess we had better keep on
talking city park. This weather
suggests a cool place and the
sooner we start on this matter
the sooner well have shade
trees, grass, etc.
f. M. Jordan and wife have
gone to Austin to meet the lat
ter's sister who is coming in on
a visit. The party will stop at
Blue Mt. Springs for a short
time before returning.
There was an automobile here
a few days this week brought in
from Baker City for sale, but it
seems we still prefer the bronco
or haven't the price Of machine
for it didn't find a buyer.
+ C. F. Mckinney informs us the
water power at the -four mill will
undergo some repairs during the
low water stage Of the river SO
everything will be In readiness
when the new grain crop Is
brought in.
Gov. Benson has been officially
notified of the proposed amend
ment to the constitution provi-
ding for an income tax. but he's
not falling over himself to call a
special election. He says there
is no hurry. .
Mr.. and Mrs. Geo. Love are
absent on a visit to the fair and
other points of interest. They
The times-herald. [volume] (Burns, Harney County, Or.) 1896-1929, 1909-08-07
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION
UNITED STATES LAND OFFICE,
Burns, Oregon, July ~, lOOQ

burns. oregon, July ~, 1909 \
Notice IL hereby given that George McI.aren
OF Burns. Oregon, who, on July n 1902, made
for az NEll, section II and WI NW4, seoiion
le,townnhiP n South, Range ~ East, Willamette
herisisn. hsy nled notice q Intention TO make
10 the land above described. before thu Regip.
ter and Receiver Al Burns, oregon, on the y0th
day OF August 1909.
Claimant names AN Witnesses,
Stephen iampnhirc, James hampshire, FTnuk
Baker. Fred Carey all OF Burns oregon
wM. FARRE, Register
The times-herald. [volume] (Burns, Harney County, Or.) 1896-1929, 1909-08-07
MORE TOWNSHIPS SURVEYED.

Notice is hereby given that
the following townships have
been surveyed, and the official
plats Of survey will be filed in
this Office September l3, 1909.
The Newark journal. (Newark, Ark.) 1901-1959, 1909-02-26
TRIBUTE OF RESPECT

Whereas, 1t has pleased the Sover-
eign Commander of the Universe to
remove from our midst Sow. 6. w.
Haddock, whose death occurred
January s, 1909, and
Whereas, Sow. Haddock was a true
and faithful Woodman and a consis-
tent observer OF the teachings of
Wooderaft; therefore be it
Resolved, That in the death of Sow.
Haddock, Newark Camp w. O. w.
No. eSS has lost a most valuable mem.
Der and the community a good citizen
Resolved, That these resolutions be
spread upon a page of our records
and a copy furnished The Newark
Journal for publication.
C. w. MARTIN,
j. H. HoLDEBY, Committee.
b. +. ADAMS.
The Newark journal. (Newark, Ark.) 1901-1959, 1909-02-26
CORN CONTEST GROWS

independence county boys are be-
coming interested in the corn growing
contest, as is evidenced by the follow
ing new entries to the contest during
the past week.
Wesley Burlington, Sam Foot, Do
ia; Harris Huddleston, Sharp; Will
liam Thomas, Arthur Thomas, Chester
Thomas, Almond; Ira Bell, Hugh
Sutherland, Herbert Hicks, Caldron.
This makes total of q boys now
in the contest in Independence county.
But we see no boys from the immedi
ate vicinity OF Newark. What's the
matter with our boys? Are they too
lakewood or too indolent to get into
the contest? We believe not, and we
hope to see them wake up, get to
work and show the boys of Arkansas
how to grow corn.
The Newark journal. (Newark, Ark.) 1901-1959, 1909-02-26
CORD ITEMS

Cord, Feb. 23.-Prof. w. 7. Jerni-
gan takes his place in the school again
this week. He has been bsent for a
month on account of i'll health, and
Victor Wade has been teaching in bis
place.
Rev. and Mrs. ]. /. Martin and
little daughter, Cora, and Mrs. Bette
Greer attended church at Center Grove
Saturday night and Sunday.
The Sunday school at the new
church is getting along very well con-
sidering the bad weather.
Campbell Greer of this place was
called to Lockhart to attend the bed
side OF his sick brother.
We are having plenty OF rain and
mud in this section.
Mrs. V. d. McAdams is gradually
improving.
George Witt is improving very nice
The Newark journal. (Newark, Ark.) 1901-1959, 1909-02-26
Newark independence Friday February
THE TEACHERS Meeting
County Teachers Association to Meet
at BatesvilIe March 10

The Independence County Teachers
Association will meet at the School
Building at Batesville on Saturday,
March ID. Every teacher in the coun-
ty is expected to be present. The fol-
lowing program has been prepared:
MORNING SESSION, $50 to 1900
School Improvement-Mr Maude
Jeffrey and G. E. Larkin.
Efficiency of Teachers--W w. Jer-
nigan.
The Backward Child-Miss Pearl
Miller and w. B. Morris.
Arkansas Boys Corn Clubs-Sid-
ney Pickens.
General Discussion.
AFTERNOON SESSION, 1:30.
The qualifications of the Teacher
Prior Huddleston and Miss Frances
Wilson.
Better School Sanitation S. C.
knight and 7. j. Shirley.
Reading Beulah Denison.
elf-governmenti in the Public School
Miss Victoria Pickens and Jud Bull
lington.
Critical Moments in the School
Room--Three minute talks by Orville
Baker, Ed Robertson and Virgil Har-
din. L. CAMPBELL,
I. J. HARDIN, Committee.
Mrs. JANE DoDD
The regular quarterly teachers ex-
animation will be held at Batesville
on Thursday and Friday, March 18th
and 10Th, beginning promptly at $50
a. m. each day and each applicant
must be present at that time.
The Newark journal. (Newark, Ark.) 1901-1959, 1909-02-26
STATE SWEPT BY STORM
Fisher Totally Destroyed and Damage
Done In Many Places

A storm of great severity swept over
Arkansas Monday night doing serious
damage in many places.
The greatest amount OF damage re-
ported is the almost total destruction
of the town. of Fisher, in the south
west corner of Poinsett county, on the
Cotton Belt railroad, where six people
were killed and every building in the
town except one was blown away.
There were serious washouts at Bald
Knob and Judsonia, where six miles
OF the Iron Mountain track is said to
have been washed out. A freight
train ran into the washout and the
engine and several cars were derailed.
At Newport about half the town was
under water from six to twelve inches
deep.
The J. L. C & e. railroad track be-
tween Jonesboro and Lake City, was
under water for four miles.
There was cloudburst at Marche,
in the north central part of Pulaski
county, flooding the whole country
Reports from Van Buren, are that
the storm there was very severe, the
extremely heavy rainfall being accom-
panied by hail.
The Newark journal. (Newark, Ark.) 1901-1959, 1909-02-26
TO TELEPHONE PATRONS

To the patrons of the Newark Tele-
phone Company.
/ wish to state that we have bought
a new switch board, and have made
arrangements to have the Southwestern
to connect with us, which all will be
done by March 1st. Please bear with
us as we are trying to give you service
and will. We have been handicapped
as you know. We have had storms,
SHOWS and bad weather.
II you was on top OF telephone
pole these cold mornings you would
know how to sympathize with US.
SO be patient and make all your
wants known to the manager who will
do the best he can to serve you. With
best wishes TO all patrons.
NEWARK TELEPHONE Co.
GEO. +. CROSSER,
Manager.
The Newark journal. (Newark, Ark.) 1901-1959, 1909-02-26
BIG BOTTOM FARM FOR SALE

We have for sale one of the finest
farms in the famous Big Bottom, only
81 miles from Newark, consisting of
342 acres, $50 acres of which is in cult
walton, and produces 80 to rs bushels
of corn or bale of cotton per acre.
This is one of the finest farms in
Big Bottom which is noted for it's
immense yields of cotton, corn and
alfalfa.
There are five tenant houses on the
farm. of two to four rooms each and
two good large box barns.
A genuine bargain If taken at once.
Henderson Real Estate Co., Newark,
Ark.
The Newark journal. (Newark, Ark.) 1901-1959, 1909-02-26
NOTICE TO POSTMASTERS

To post masters OF Independence
county: Gentlemen.
l ordered four capies each of the
Arkansas Democrat and Arkansas
Gazette sent to the IS postoffices in
Independence county. If said papers
are not coming each week, post masters
will please notify me of the same and
| will look after the matter. The
reason | call your attention to this
matter is because / hear complaints
coming in from other parts of the
state on this matter. l voted against
the paper act, but they got it and now
l want to see that they fill their con-
tracts. j. L. BROWN.
Little Rock, February %.
The Newark journal. (Newark, Ark.) 1901-1959, 1909-02-26
SlOTUS DUFF KILLED

Slotus Duff, who was raised In New
ark, but who had been away, In
various parts of the country for the
past six years, was accidentally killed in
Kansas City Thursday afternoon OF
last week.
He was painting a smokestack when
he accidentally fell to the ground
some distance below and was instantly
killed.
He was about Is years old and was
son OF A. B. Duff of this place.
The Newark journal. (Newark, Ark.) 1901-1959, 1909-02-26
COUNTY PROHIBITION
;ctHnents on The Local Fight by an
Old Time Prohi

Mr.. Editor:-The chances for the
success OF a prohibition law being en-
acted by the present general assembly
is creating some interest in these parts.
Petitions are being circulated for our
county to be placed under statutory
prohibition. | meet someone occa-
sionly who refuses to sign such a
petition. Met one not long ago who
would not sign it, and said he wanted
to give me priest lecture. will not
tell you who he is, but he is able to
buy his booze as Uncle Sam is giving
him pension. Very few young men
refuse to sign it, and nearly all the
women favor prohibition. Every one
of our county officers, except two,
have signed the petition. Yet these
two, with others, want their salary
raised. They stand on the side of
anti-prohibition, whether that is their
claim or not. Well some of us will
not forget them when they come around
to see the dear people before the next
primaries.
Let us see where the man stands who
does not stand with the anti-saloon
element First, with the saloon men,
the maker of that which crazes the
brains of men; the drunkard: the gam
bier; the houses of ill-fame; the outlaw
and every tough in the country. Mark
l do not say that all who refuse to
sign are drunkards and gamblers, but
they are in that company.
Who are those who are ON the pro-
hibition side standing with? All the
preachers OF every order, all the good
women, every church organization, in
fact our best citizens and Cody men
and women,
Now reader which side do you want
20 gang with? Come out on the side
of good morals and ask our represen-
tstives to press prohibition law, for
this whole state nrss our couasy
next We have shown that we want
to care for. the helpless. See the
Masonic Home and the l. o. o. f.
Home DOM iOCdttu dt bapcoflli III
our county and our good morals had
something to do in getting these
Homes located in our midst.
Should all the preachers advocate
whiskey from the pulpits what would
our Baptist deacons say; what would
the Methodist stewards say and how
would the elders in the Presbyterian
church feel? But all of these are on
the side of prohibited, and there are
a very few of these church officers but
who are with the anti-saloon element.
l would be willing for the census OF
the churches to be taken in our county
and publish the names of the officers
and churches in The Newark Journal.
But how about those few church MEM
bers who stand with liquor men!
Suppose we should publish their names
and their standing on liquor question?
Wouldn't there be some squirming!
Yours for good and wholesome law.
J. [. MARTIN.
Cord, Arkansas, February -.
The Newark journal. (Newark, Ark.) 1901-1959, 1909-02-26
CAN YOU ANSWER2

What man mentioned in the Bible
owned fourteen thousand sheep, six
thousand camels and one thousand
yoke of oxen?
In what book, chapter and verse do
the words lake" and saw" occur?
In what book, chapter and verse do
the words "washpot" and shoe
occur?