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The Falls City tribune., 1911-06-02
CONTRASTS THE
TWO SECTIONS
SOME WISE WORDS FROM A
E A WILLIE
Tells of Arid Country Conditions
and Judges Falls City and
Environs.

A hobo editor wandered into
the Tribune office with a hungry
story and the following is what
he gave us for the price of a
meal:
Montana was for two years
the state upon which James j.
Hill conferred his efforts to bring
settlers. The state also appropria
ted $4,000 to this end, and GER
tain portions of the East were
fairly flooded with Gloom" lit
erature. And it was literature,
alluring in color, enticing in
phraseology, convincing. All you
had to do was to tickle the soil
and raise fifty bushels Of wheat
to the acre, while an empire of
range would fatten cattle fit for
top price in a close market. A
town site was laid out every five
miles along the Great Northern,
and settlers came literally by the
thousands to get their 800 acres
of paradise.
Then came the drought. The
stunted prairie grass was as dry
and brittle as glass. The inevi-
table ensued for the forests on
the west caught fire and as you
know, the mightiest destruction
of forests in American history be-
gan. That killed the mountain
range and made a sight [ never
wish or expect to see again. The
rrairies caught fire and burned
as black as your hat from Cut
Bank to CulbertSon-300 miles.
We didn't see the sun for six
weeks-if | weren't a hobo I'd
say hat it was like the portray
al in Byron's "Dream" when
the earth swung black and void.
Something pathetic to see those
who had come so hopeful, placed
their all and their toll, flocking
into the towns, the wife and
babies to go back to relatives, the
man to stay and try, uselessly, to
sell his machinery and the house
hold goods. Perhaps some of the
old-timers in Nebraska may re-
call something similar here in the
early days-but not to the Mon
tana degree, for SO many were
not involved.
1t made a few tramps and you
of Nebraska take the advice Of
one Of them. Don't go to any
arid country without enough
money to live at least two years
with no income and paying doub-
lie price for all you buy. Labor
is high, food is high, the sum-
mer climate ideal, the winters
ong and severe. What do you
want to leave for anyway? The
good country is always just a.
H. ad, somewhere else. This Falls
CIV has corking good reputa-
= rs up the line, l heard of it
way beyond Omaha and every
9th town between here and that
city enyies yb,.r Eeputed pros
perity. I've see more new hous-
es in a two hours walk around
than in any town I've been in
and I struck a few. Go out into
the country and see the fat cat
tie and well-bred horses knee
deep in bush grass and hear the
satisfied grunt of the Nebraska
hog, come in again and see how
many home folks are going shak-
ey, pat yourself over the paving
and improvements and railroad
shops and then take down your
L~ongfellow and read that little
tramp poem.
Stay at home dear heart and rest
Home keeping hearts are hap
piest,
For those who wander, they know
not where
Are full of sorrow and full of
care
To stay at home is best.
The Falls City tribune., 1911-06-02

An old man thinks every young
man should be an optimist
The Falls City tribune., 1911-06-02

Never mind the knockers. Some
people are SO mean that they
point out mistakes in dictionaries.
There are a number Of unin-
The Falls City tribune., 1911-06-02

portant things in the world, but
most of them amount to more
than the secrets girls tell each
other.
Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1911-11-02
The Demonstration Train

The visit of the demonstration
train to Morrow County on Monday
was the occasion of drawing large
number of farmers and others inter
ested to lone in the forenoon and to
Heppner in the afternoon The train
is jointly operated by the @. w. r. &
| N. Co. and the Oregon Agricultural
College, and is specializing on field
pea culture, milo maise and hog rails
ing. A general and liberal distribu-
tiOn of seeds of these two forage
plants is being made, and their ad-
vantages set forth by the specialists
accompanying the train. Several
different breeds of hogs are carried
on the train, among them being
Chester Whites, Poland Chinas, Du-
roc Jerseys and Berkshires, and the
good points of each were pointed out
by an expert. Some good points
were also gathered by those inter
ested in the dairy industry and a few
demonstrations made ofchicken rails
ing.
Dry farming methods were pre-
sented and quite freely discussed, but
there was no lengthy lecturing along
any line, the knowledge being inn
parted by the method OF questions
and answers.
DR.. WithycOmbe gave a lively talk
on the stock industry for this section,
and encouraged dairying for the peo-
pie from Lexington down; and he
further expressed his appreciation of |
the interest in the efforts put forth
by the college and the railroad com
pany in promoting the demonstra-
tlon train ana bringing the people
in touch with what is being done to
better conditions and establish
more permanent and prosperous
Agriculture.
A little incident of the trains visit L
at lone was the heserving to DR.. Witty
combe and associates of a roast pig
for their breakfast. j. r. Knappen-
berg, j. A. Waters and Mat Halvor-
sen had prepared and nicely roasted
for this occasion, nice plump four
weeks-Old pigs, with necessary con-
and it was served up at the
lone hotel, and greatly appreciated
by the visitors.
Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1911-11-02
Ministerial Association.

1t is a pleasure to note the fact OF
the organization of the Heppnel
Ministerial Association which was
effected Monday Morning, Oct. 80.
Rev. Crawford of the Christian church
was elected president and Rev. Ewing
OF the NJ. e church, secretary. The
objects aimed at by this organiza-
| tiOn are the more satisfactory and
united efforts on the part of the
churches to meet the problems con
fronting them in our city and con
tiguOus territory, and it was the
sense OF the initial meeting that con-
certed effort should be made to make
the work of each pastor more effect
i've and to encourage greater attend
ance at the services of every church
in the city, Great unity of spirit and
and aim marked this first meeting of
the pastors, all of whom sensed the
need of close fraternal relationship
with one another The meetings of
the associatio will he held on the
mornings of the first and third Mon
days of each month.
Rev. Cra wford and Rev. Warren
were appointed a committee to de-
termine the church where the union
Thanksgiving service shall he held
this year, and who shall preach the
sermon.
Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1911-11-02
LOST.

Somewhere on Condor road
between Heppner and Rock
Creek, a Duber-Hampden gold
watch; case somewhat worn: no
chain. Finder please deliver to
Mack Smith, marshal of Hepp-
ner. ct.
Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1911-11-02

Our large line of carpet sam
pies will enable you to buy the
best carpets at home; shown at
Cases Furniture Store.
Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1911-11-02

Cameras, kodaks, films, plates,
papers and chemicals. Everything
for the amateur photographed.
Patterson & Son, the REXALL
Store.
Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1911-11-02

Liggett's and Fenway's candy;
all kinds, all sizes, all prices.
Fresh stock every week. Patter-
son & Son. The REXALL Store.
Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1911-11-02
Wanted.

March or April bull calf. with
out Jersey blood. Inquire at this
Office. If.
Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1911-11-02
The Weeks News
Local and Personal Happenings
in and About the City.

300 posts for sale. Inquire a
the Palace Hotel.
Wanted "a first class milcf
COW. J. L. Wilkins.
Carpets sewed, laid and lineC
by The Case Funiture Co.
Phil Cohn pays highest cash
price for hides, pelts and furs.
Picture framing promptly and
neatly done at Cases Furniture
Store.
Mr.. and Mrs. E. D. Rood return
ed to their home in Portland on
Tuesday.
Do it now! Not only good, but
cheap. Talk with Smead bebore
insuring. tt
House for sale or rent with one
acre ground. Inquire 1st Nat
ional Bank. tt
Any one wanting few Lin
coin buck lambs can secure them
from Minor Bros. If
Highest cash prices paid for
hides, pelts and furs. See Nor
row Warehouse Milling Co. If
Father Kelly, parish priest at
Heppner, returned on Saturday
from vacation of several months.
Grain of any description taken
in exchange for Waitsburg and
Idaho flour. Call on Phil Cohn.
Ray Fairchild, at one time prop
prietor Of the City Meat Market,
came up from Portland on Tues
day.
If you are looking for the best
thing in heaters, don't overlook
the lockwood" at the Furniture
Store. tt.
Matt T. Hughes is feeding a
fine bunch Of beef cattle, getting
them ready for the early winter
market.
Insure your house with the
Oregon Fire Relief of McMinn-
vile the old reliable company.
GEO. CURRIN, Local Agent.
r. McElligott and wife were in
from Gooseberry on Monday to
visit the demonstration train.
Dick will reap an abundant har-
vest this coming season, unless
all signs fail.
5. +. GarrlgueS returned to his
Portland home on Tuesday morn
ing after a stay Of ten days in
Heppner looking after business
He was accompanied
by his son, Percy.
Special 20 cents on Saturdays
only 1-pound box of Barr's
candy. Fresh stock re-
ceived every week. Don't over
ook this bargain. Patterson & {
Son, the REXALL Store.
Nothing is so enjoyable as a
good dinner. All that goes to
make up a good dinner, the best
n the market, the best of :
at the Palace Hotel,
Monday, and every day. .
Fred Warnock departed on
Wednesday for Silverton, Ore,
md will assume charge of a paper y
here. Fred is a good newspaper Il
nan, a first class printer, and we "
Wish for him success in his old "
ome town.
Mr.. and Mrs. Chas. Cox return u
d on last evening from a visit to "
he old home at Galax, Va. They d
'ent east in July and have greatly :
njOyed the summer months in
leirnative state after an absence L
f13 years. P
Father Driskell, who has been g"
ooking after the interests of the III
parish here during the
bsence of Father Kelly, depart OF
i for Portland on Tuesday. H
fter a short vacation he will 90 in
Baker where hewill assume his d;
tiles as secretary to Bishop
'ReileV. sl
Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1911-11-02

State Supt. Alderman, Prof. M
l.. Daggy, and several othe
speakers will take part in th'
program. Every school office
and friend of education who car
possibly be present should bt
there. State Supt. Alderman
will address the people at the
Christian Church, Monday eve
ming. Everybody is cordially in
vited to attend this meeting.
There will also be some special
music, and Prof. Kaufman, Of
lone, will deliver an Address, "
of which nothing futher need be
said.
This Office acknowledges a
pleasant call on Monday from
Philip S. Bates, editor of the Pa
cific Northwest at Portland. Be-
sides his numerous other duties,
Mr.. Bates is secretary of the Ore
gon Editorial Association and is
rapidly putting that organization
on its feet for effective service.
He is accompanying the demon
stration train, and incidentally
lines up the country editors as
he goes along.
Mrs. E. R. Bishop, of Fresno,
Calf, visited friends in Heppner
this week. She was accompanied
by her two little grand daughters,
the orphans Of Mrs. Bishops
Gertrude. The Bishops
now live on a farm near Fresno
and enjoy the climate of that
section of California very much.
Mrs. Bishop departed for home
on Wednesday morning.
Chas. Reid, farmer and chicken
raiser from the Lexington section
was in town on Monday. His
400 acres of summer fallOW grain
S up six inches and growing well.
Charley is a strong advocate of
leep blowing and thorough cult
Jation and will have something
% show for it when harvest rolls
around.
M. A. Olden, an old-time resi-
lent of Morrow county, is visit
ng his sons here. He is now a
'esident of Mexico where he has
arge land holdings. Mr.. Olden
vas in town Saturday shaking
lands with old friends. He likes
he Mexico country well.
A Is cent Tea will be served
n the annex of the South Method
st church, Nov. 8 from A to 9 in
he afternoon by the Ladies of
he church. Among other things
here will be a good supply of
Dregon Baked Beans furnished
Y Mrs. Warren.
L. B. Monsters who is postmas-
er at Tangent, Oregon, visited
the home of Marshal Smith a
ouple of days this week, return
lg home on Saturday. He is an t
ID friend of Mr.. Smith.
Pat McDaid was up from Ella
4 Saturday. The range condi-
ons are splendid in his section
I'd Pat is looking forward to a
etter year for the sheepmen.
r. S. Goodrich, formerly in
lsiness at Monument, but now p
Gated at Santa Barbara, Calf,
as a Palace guest Friday, on his
ay to the interior.
Frank Cramer and wife were
,wn from Hardman on Friday. |
r Cramer has in a field of 400 {
res of grain which is all up and !
owing fine.
A. B. Stanley, merchant of a
me Rock, was registered at the /
lace, Friday. He was on his s.
W to Portland to look after bus.
ess matters. n
Mrs. T. H. Hewlett. formerly +,
Monument visited friends in Z
,ppner the past week, depart
? for her home at Baker Mon
Y morning.
The City Meat Market made a 81
D,,,op+ Of +v-O co,,c of ,,,,ip,a
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1911-03-10
SULLIVAN LAKE

Feb. - to March 4.-Ihe dance at
D. W. Sims Saturday evening last was
a success. Some fifty people we're in
attendance. Messrs- Geo. Waller and
Ernest Goble, vioiinists, with Mrs.
Marion Benton, organist. furnished
the music: All attending report, q
pleasant evening and hope Frank will
invite them again soon.
I'D Mr. Price left Tuesday tor Iowa on
a. business trip. He expects to stay
about three weeks, and visit with old
friends.
Harold BAN is working at Geo.
Walters mil.
Raymond Sims will stop at Mr.,
Prices until MIR. P. returns from
Iowa.
Messrs Otrelnba returned to Pier,
the 4th: They have been fishing on
Pate lake.
r. H. Haskins' little daughter hal
been quite sick, but is now better
Mrs. Hasklns is now sick with a bat
cold. 50
G. E. Look is posting electio,
notices.
Miss Maize Look was at L: Pint
Saturday on business for her. father.
Frank Sims had the misfortune t.
cut his foot quite badly with an ic
chisel a week ago. He s row abou
again, but the foot il still very bad. /
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1911-03-10

last week from Duluth to take
possession of the Roll farm which
they purchased. Mrs. Peterson will
arrive during the week.
Peter Vlehauser, manager Of our
local creamery, left Monday for
Onamia and Mile Laos Lake on a short
recreation and fishing trip. Ernest
Nelson had charge of his work during
bis absence.
Rev. Peterson held services at the
G. Congregational church of Swanville
town last Sunday afternoon. The
choir of tho local church: accompanied
him and gave number of appreciated
selections.
Miss Eva jacobson visited at her
home IN Elm Dale over Sunday.
A large number of our residents
| went to Bowlus Friday to get two
| carloads of shingles and hardware for
our hardware merchant, j. s. Borg.
| strom
Through the columns Of this paper
we wish to express our most sincere
thanks to all our friends who partooh
IN making the concert given at the
Congregational church on Friday even
ing of last week, success. It is with
great pleasure that we have received
Fall your sympathy and kind favors.
Again please accept our heartfelt
acknc wledgments.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. Fridlund.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1911-03-10
Ul:P:'SAlA

March I. Otto Carlson was at Roy
alton Wednesday on 9 business transac-
tion. %=. ls3. d, .
MIR. and Mrs. A. Ahlstrom were
among others, Holdingford callers
Monday. -.... II II
j. Youngdahl of swanville was in
this vicinity buying stock during the
week. .>*.@- Ills
G. Erickson was business caller in
the village of Bowlus Monday.
O.. p. johnson vas in fawndale on
q brief visit during the week. =
Mr.. Forslund was visitor IL
Bowlus on Monday of last week. 49,:
Frank Nelson has returned home
from Onamia, where he has this
winter been employed in the woods.
A number Of our residents were in
attendance of the. sale on J. Elmer's
farm in Swanville town which was
eld-Friday. s:2
on Friday ct last week.
- A. Sundgren 10 reported on the sick
list this week.
School in. district No. 81 closed Fri.
day for q month, vacation.
David Peterson returned last week
from tho northern part of the state,
where be has been. employed in the
pinerles during the logging season. : =
Swan Edin is preparing for an auc-
tion sale to be held at his place on
Wednesday. March IL, on household
goods ana farm implements. We are
not informed as to his plans after the
sale.
Rev. J. A. Gustafson of the Luth-
eran church will conduct services in
SwanvlIle next Sunday afternoon at
three o'clock.
Aug. Hail returned Friday from
Kelsey, MIMI, where he has been en-
ployed the last few months.
Ernest Nelson returned from Grey
Eagle last week where he has for some
time past had charge of the creamery.
j. J Jacobson OF Elm Dale was a
caller in our village during the week
Oscar Nelson, who has been en-
ployed in the vicinity of Onamia. re-
turned to his home here the last of
the week.
o. P. and L. 6. johnson were Bow
us callers Wednesday, where they wen,
to bring up some of the household
goods for Mr.: Peterson, who recently
puICuoooO A0Im 00dE Ou' t1ll6&0. =
Aug. Grund and j. Soderstrom com.
menced their seasons saving on Mon
day of last week with a large supply Of
logs on hand. -
Miss Katherine Melby left for hel
home in Fawndale Friday after having
closed her school for a months vaca.
tiOn.
Charlie Newstrom arrived from Mn
neapolis last week for a short visit here
with relatives and acquaintance.
Walter Simonson arrived from Mon.
tana last week, where he has been EN-.
ployed as a brakeman, for visit with
his parents and friends. a" = =
Mr.. Erickson residing south of this
place will hold an auction sale of stock,
furniture and farm implements
Tuesday March p. After the sale he
and family Will leave for the state go1
Oregon, where they expect to make
their bone, if favorable.
MIR. Peterson and family arrived
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1911-03-10
NOTICE

l will stand my horse, Fred, this
season at my farm. excepting Saturday
afternoons and Sundays at Swan River.
Monday will be an open date. Rates
payment Of 81 down. Julius Nagorske,
Route 5, Little Falls. ct
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1911-03-10
MOTLEY WOMEN WILL BE 100 ON
lilly a.

valley Is Mrs. Emily Francisco Of
Motley, who will be 100 on July IL.
She is the mother of seven sons and
one daughter. She is living in q
house she built on a 30 acre farm ad.
joining the village, and seems as hale
and hearty as woman Of 40.-Dulu:h
Herald February gath.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1911-03-10

A number OF ladies we're entertained
at thimble bee by Mis-. E. j. Richie
Saturday afternoon.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1911-03-10

F. K. Verpig Of Rierz was able tn
leave the hospital and return home
Monday, having recovered from a re.
cent operation.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1911-03-10

Bert Cheely ef Morrill, town collected
$3.50 wolf bounty at the court house
Saturday.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1911-03-10

Mrs. H. j. LaFond has been quite
Ill this week from kidney and liver
trouble.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1911-03-10

Miss Genevleve Westlake of the
Western Union Office was quite i'll this
eweek with tonsilitis. During her absence
from the Office her mother substituted
| for her. . -, ~ -
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1911-03-10

Mrs. j. Burkel was taken ill this
week with an attack OF pneumonia.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1911-03-10

The seniors defeated the sophomores
in game of basket ball on the Ger.
mania hall floor last Friday evening
by the score OF sc to 26.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1911-03-10

Mrs. James John has recovered
from, an attack OF bronchitis. =.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1911-03-10

A very successful meeting was held
by the members of the minstrel company
! which is. to put on a minstrel show for
the benefit OF the baseball team, ::
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1911-03-10

The preliminary work to the con-
struction of additions to the Hoffman
block, corner OF First street and First
avenue southeast, was commenced the
first of the week. 4,
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1911-03-10

Walter Littke returned from st.
Cloud the latter part of last week,
having disposed of the roller rinh
which be opened up in that city.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1911-03-10

= Paying ore was found at a depth Of
50 feet by the Cuyuna- Mile Laos
Mining company on land which it has
leased about q mile from HOMETOWN.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1911-03-10

Mr. and Mrs. Frank Norris returned
to Page N. D., Tuesday, after visit
here as guests of superintendent Of
Schools and Mrs. M. E.. Barnes.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1911-03-10

Jos. Danelski was sentenced to
eighteen days time in Jail by Justice
Phil +. S. Randall Monday morning,
after being found guilty Of disorderly
conduct as charged by Frank Danelski.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1911-03-10

Isadore Schlichting has purchased
the Robert Black wood farm of 400
acres in Bellevue and Buchanan towns,
consideration being SIP, 800.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1911-03-10

D. K. Harting was taken ill this weel
with an attack of lagrippe.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1911-03-10
CHAS. EASTMAN DEAD.

A fearlees and efficient II northern
minnesota editor passed away in the
death Of Charles Cutter Eastman, for
the past twenty years owner and
editor OF the Wadena Pioneer
journal, which occurred Thursday
morning of last week at 10 O'Clock,
aged 46 years. ....
For four years he had been, suffer
ing from an uncurable nervous malady,
put his demise was :nastened by an
accident which occurred to him on
February 9th this year IN which he
sustained double fracture of his leg,
the shock bringing about his utter
collapse. 5'.1 .'.;~ '''''' 41'''
.FMr:: Eastman was native of Anoka.
Besides his widow, he IS. survived
by his mother, two sisters and three
brothers. John w. Eastman, another
brother. who. was. editor OFT ,Ihiet
River Falls News. died last November.
Charley, Eastman Was man. :ot
ability and integrity. and despite bit
malady was of q cheerful dispcsition.
For twelve years be was postmaster, Of
the Wadena postodice. 's,''''
.aHis funeral was held last Saturday
afternoon at g. o clock from the home.
KICEs PIONEER ANSWERS CALL.
Rice. March 4. Thursday evening
at S:11 O'Clock was sounded the last
trumpet call to which Mrs. Zeluak
Bryant Rice wife of the FEATHER OIL
Rice. responded and went to receive
her reward. At the completion of al
exemplary life of 70 years, Mrs. Rice
laid down her temporal duties K
accept that which has been prepared
| for her in the hereafter.
Coming here from the East, Mr.. anc
| Mrs. Rice first resided IN st. Paul fo1
| three years. They then moved to Llttl,
Falls, where they lived two years
Forty eight years ago. they went *
Rice where they lived until the deatl
OF Mr.. Rice, about two years ago
During the past i've weeks Mrs. Ric|
has been IN i'll health. Her death re-
! suited from bronchitis aud occurred a.
the home of her daughter, Mrs. JOSEPH
Grin. about SIX miles from this vii
lage.