The gazette-times. [volume] (Heppner, Or.) 1912-1925, 1912-02-22

Paterson on Tuesday. The real
property in this estate had been dis
posed of by the administrator A E.
Wright, to the Nunamaker Land and
Sheep Company but the heirs, being
dissatisfied with the price paid i.
appeared and asked that the adminis-
traitor be removed, claiming collusion
and unfair dealing. Testimony was
taken and arguments presented and a
continuance Of 20 days granted for the
filing of other matter in the case.
The Woman's Relief Corns met at
the home of Mrs. Yeager on Wednesday
the 14th. After a short business
session the afternoon was spent in a
social manner and dainty refreshments
were served by the hostess The
officers for 1912 are: Pres, Louretta
Yeager: S. V. Mary q. Conner, j.
V. Pres, Matte 7. Smead; Sec. ],
Bertha d. Gilman; Treas. Margaret
P. Ball; Con. Emile Kalley; Chap
lain Clara Mikesell; Gaurd, Eliza
Barratt.
A. S. Burch this week disposed of
his little alfalfa farm near Heponer
to Johu Sprouts, the consideration
being $4,000. Mr. Sprouts takes charge
of the place at once aud Mr.. Burch
will get a smaller place, if he finds
what he wants, and make comfort
able home where little less work
will be needed to get along. The
ranch traded is good piece OF prop
erty and conveniently situated, being
less than a mile out of town.
N. G Maris has been appointed
field worker of the o. A. O. to assist
in getting the new industrial edUca-
tional movement on its feet He will
be in Hsppner on Monday and expects
to remain in the county for several
days. A meeting of the Commercial
Club is called for Monday night to
meet with Mr.. Maris and begin the
work in this section.
The union meeting at the nj. f.
Church south, is continuing with in
crossing interest, and conversions are
announced at each srevice. These
meetings may close after Sunday but
this will depend on the interest at
that time. Rev. Owen, the evangelist,
is an enter tanning speaker and holds
his audiences we'll.
Nat Scott. of Lone Rock, was in
Heponer on Tuesday, returning home
on Wednesday. He came over to
arrange with the local forest super
visor for range allotments for the
coming season. Everything looks
fiourishing over his way and the
people are in good spirits.
Richard McElligott of Dry Fork,
was IN Heppner couple Of days this
week. He has in about six hundred
acres of grain that is doing fine; in
fact Dick says this is the best winter
he has experienced in Morrow county,
and he is one among the earliest
settlers.
A slight change in the temperature
this week is giving US frosty nights-a
good thing to be sure as fruit trees
we're beginning to be little too for
ward. Frosty weather at this time
will hold back Vegetation and save it
from suffering later on.
Judge G. W. Phelps came over from
Pendleton yesterday and held short
session of the circuit court on last
evening. He remained over to attend
the Elks ball aad entertainment this
evening.
Organizer Smith, of the Maccabees
says that an unlimited number of
peonle are coming into the order in
Heppner, and strong lodges of both
branches are being instituted,
Lester Wade. w. A, Graves,
James NJ. Smith. w. H. Fitzmaurice
and John Smith. all of Condor, came
over yesterday to attend the Elk S
doings.
Keep your eye open for the an
nouncement of the big ST. Patrick ?
dance to be given at the Palace hotel
Monday March the 18th, l9l9
"Athaliah Queen of Judea" will
be the attraction at the Star on Fri
day and Saturday evenings. A 25c
show for l0c.
Fred Ashbaugh was down from
Hardman yesterday. Everything looks
good out his way and big crops are
expected
Keen your eyes open for something
from Otto's Mandolin Club next
week. The announcement will be of
interest.
Homer A. Samuel is the newly ap-
pointed postmaster at Morgan aud has
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