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The gazette-times. [volume] (Heppner, Or.) 1912-1925, 1914-04-09
WOMAN LOSES LIFE
IN CONDOR FIRE

One woman, Gertrude Hjortes,
waitress in the Oregon hotel at
Condor, was burned to death in
a window on the third floor when
that hostelry was destroyed by
an incendiary blaze early Tues
day morning. Several other peo-
pie sustained serious injuries, the
Chinese cook receiving a broken
leg.
The fire was started by drunk
en- man who later confessed. He
had been refused a room earlier
in the evening and sought re-
venge, which resulted in the VIC
mans death and a loss of prop
erty estimated at $4,000.
The gazette-times. [volume] (Heppner, Or.) 1912-1925, 1914-04-09
Buys Ranch.

Jeff Beamer, local deliveryman,
this week purchased from Gus
Wilcox his tract of IS acres lying
west of town. The price paid
was S5240. Mr.. Beamer will
move onto the property at once
and Mr.. Wilcox will occupy for a
time at least, the house vacated
by Mr.. Beamer IN town.
This is one of the best small
tracts in this vicinity, since it
produces a large quantity of hay
and is ideal for chicken raising.
Mr.. Beamer intends to go into
the poultry business quite extern
sively.
The gazette-times. [volume] (Heppner, Or.) 1912-1925, 1914-04-09
Cream Business Grows.

1t was the pleasure Of the edi-
tor OF this paper to visit a day or
so in Lexington the past week,
and while there noted much i'm
provement going on in different
lines. For a number of years
past the people of this section
have been engaging in the dairy
industry, and this business has
been steadily increasing. 1t was
directly the outcome of the crea-
merry that was started there a
number Of years ago and the peo-
pie are finding it a source Of reve-
nue. that is to be appreciated.
While the creamery has not been
making butter for the past two
seasons, the building is used as a
receiving station and has been
in charge of H. L. McAllister, in
the interest of the T. S. Town
send Creamery Co, of Portland.
The large proportion of the
cream shipped from Lexington
now goes to these people, but we
noted that shipments were also
going out to The Dalles and Her.
miston. During the month of
March 5000 pounds of cream was
shipped through the station to
the Townsend creamery; the Feb
ruary shipments were 7128pounds
and for January, 6775 pounds.
From now on there will be a stea-
dy increase as the COWS are fresh
ening.
The gazette-times. [volume] (Heppner, Or.) 1912-1925, 1914-04-09
Sells Ranch.

7. L. Dorman has disposed of
his Rhea creek farm to Mr.. Carl
Her, who will Immediately take
possession of the place. Mr.. Her
comes from the Willamette valley
and is a brother of John Her,
we'll known Heppner farmer.
The consideration is $4,000.
Mr.. Dorman has been in the far
ming business in Morrow county
for a long number of years and
feels that he has reached the
point where he is entitled to re-
tire and take life a little easier
and he will now move to town to
live.
The gazette-times. [volume] (Heppner, Or.) 1912-1925, 1914-04-09
The Jones Weeder.

This splendid implements is now
being manufactured in Heppner
just as rapidly as possible. C.
E. Jones, the inventor and paten-
tee, this week received a large
consignment of steel for making
the blades and the wood work is
being done at the shop of HI. C.
Ashbaugh. Your attention is
called to the advertisement of
this woeder in another column,
IN which Mr.. Jones promises to
fill orders just as fast as possible.
This machine is now being used
by some Morrow county people
and they pronounce it the best
thing yet put on the market for
getting rid of weeds.
The gazette-times. [volume] (Heppner, Or.) 1912-1925, 1914-04-09
CHARTER FOR NEW CREAMERY
HAS BEEN SENT FOR
A. L. Sparkling, John Wightman and O. ]. Cox Will
File As Incorporators- Dairy Cows Will
Be Imported.
DEAR Mr.. EDITOR:

DEAR Mr.. EDITOR:
The faith that some men have
showed they possess in NJ orrow coun.
ty as capable OF supporting a first
class creamery and cold storage
plant is about to he justified. Last
week, John Wightman of Wightman
Bros, dairymen. and o. J. Cox OF
Rhea creek, dairylnan, signed with
me as incorporators OF the "Heppner
Cooperative Creamery and Cold
Storage Company"
The reasons asked the two above
named gentlemen to sign with me
were two-fold. They were the first
to take stock in the company and
they are dairymen.
Any farmers who wantto be sure
OF getting some OF the milking Dur
hams we are importing into Oregon
would do well to write and let me
know how many they require We
can not, however, supply any one
man with more than ten OF these
COWS on the installment plan. If he
wants more he must be prepared to
pay cash on delivery. We hope to
have the cows for delivery early in
September and the price will average
$ll6.00 per COW.
Mr.. Editor, want to use this op-
porfunity to thank the various share
holders through the medium of your
paper for the splendid support they
have Given me, and above all to
thank those who have shown me
such kind hospitality in their homes.
1t is gratifying for me to know that
! shall be the means of making those
houses where | have been treated SO
well happier and more prosperous.
A new era is dawning for Morrow
county. and the city OF Heppner, and
| am glad to think that it is withia
the reach OF every farmer to share in
it,
| should like once more to remind
those who have not already bought
shares that as soon as the char er
arrives from Salem the shares will
advance, SO it is to their interest to
make immediate application to me.
! shall be pleased to talk the mat
ter over with anyone who does not
thoroughly grasp the idea of the CO.
operation.
The gazette-times. [volume] (Heppner, Or.) 1912-1925, 1914-04-09

Pursuant to an invitation issued
by the Pendleton Commercial
Club, editors representing a good
ly portion of the state lying east
Of the Cascade mountains gath
cred in the Umatilla capitol last
Friday and organized the Eastern
Oregon Editorial Association, as
an auxiliary to the state associa-
tion. G. l.. Hurd of the Stanheld
Standard was elected president;
Vawter Crawford Of the Heppner
Gazette Times, vice president;
W. H. Lang Of the Arlington In
dependent, secretary-treasurer.
A meeting will probably be
held in May at Arlington and an
other in August at Stanfeld.
The gazette-times. [volume] (Heppner, Or.) 1912-1925, 1914-04-09
May Change Location.

In a recent interview with one
of the members of the Morrow
County Fair board, we find that
it is very doubtful if the same
grounds can be secured for the
fair this year. In all likeli-
hood the property north of the
Healy stables will be rented for
the next fail. 1t is said that
these grounds, located as they
are, on Main street, would be ad,-
vantageous in many ways.
The gazette-times. [volume] (Heppner, Or.) 1912-1925, 1914-04-09

Superintendent of schools, S.
E. Notson, spent few days Wis
iting in the rural districts this
week.
Luther Huston of Eight Mile
went to Pendleton, Monday, to
serve on the federal grand jury
which sits there this week.
Mr.. and Mrs. S. A. Wright and
daughter, Della, departed for
Oregon City on Wednesday to
make a visit with relatives in
Clackamas county.
The gazette-times. [volume] (Heppner, Or.) 1912-1925, 1914-04-09

Again thanking the farmers for
their many kindnesses, thanking the
merchants for their whole-souled as
sistance, and thanting you, Mr.. Edi-
tor, for your courtesy in extending
me the medium OF your valuable pa
per which has greatly assisted me.
lam,
Yours gratefully,
A. L. SPARKLING,
Organizer.
The gazette-times. [volume] (Heppner, Or.) 1912-1925, 1914-04-09

The Heppner public has been
favored this week with excep-
tionally good pictures at the Star
Theater, the same being presen-
ted by the Hewett company.
They showed before packed hou-
ses every night. The company
went to lone this morning where
they will open for a three nights
engagement.
The gazette-times. [volume] (Heppner, Or.) 1912-1925, 1914-04-09

The Easter program for the
Federated church will consist of
a program by the children of the
primary department and a SER
mon by Rev. w. N. Ferris. All
are cordially invited. Strangers
always welcome.
The gazette-times. [volume] (Heppner, Or.) 1912-1925, 1914-04-09
CITY COUNCIL HOLDS
A BUSY SESSION

The city council held a busy
session Monday night when all
councllmen were present and
Mayor Smead presided. There
was much business of importance
up for consideration, a number of
new ordinances coming on for
second and third reading and final
passage, and a number of peti-
tions OF various kinds were pre-
sented for consideration. Among
the most important of these was
petition from Heppner Light
q Water Co., asking for the va
cation Of a certain alley through
their property and in lieu thereof
Offering to deed the city other
property lying between their pow
er plant and the Church property
that an alley way that can be
used may be established there.
The petition was referred to the
committee on streets and public
property to take the necessary
steps to carry out the prayer of
the petitioners.
A petition of J. B. Huddleston
and numerous others asking that
the name Of Mt. Vernon precinct
be changed to Virginia precinct,
was properly considered as "a mat
ter requiring the attention of the
county court. There appeared to
be good many bogus names on
the petition anyway and Council
man Cornet was prepared to fight
the change very vigorously.
The seven applications for re-
newal of liquor licenses, being
each accompanied by a certified
check in the sum of $500, were
duly considered by the license
committee and reportedupon fay-
orably. In this connection a poll
of the council was called for by
the mayor and the vote on the
adoption of the report stood:
Ayes, Minor, Cornett, Currin,
Barratt, Hager; no. Kirk. The
mayor announced his opposition
to the renewal of one license, and
stated that he would refuse to
sign this particular license, what
ever the legal effect might be.
This was well understood to ap
ply to the license of Herb FAINT.
Dr.. A. D. McMurdo was ap-
pointed city health officer at a.
salary of ten dollars per month.
The ordinance knoWn as the
Sunday closing ordinance, was
read a second time and will be
taken up for final disposition at
the next meeting of the council.
The reports of the treasurer
and recorder for the quarter end
ing March 81, were presented
nd referred to to the finance
committee.
The gazette-times. [volume] (Heppner, Or.) 1912-1925, 1914-04-09

Geo. Parmin, of Milton, was in
Heppner on Friday He was
down for few days looking after
his Morrow county possessions
and returned home Sunday.
The gazette-times. [volume] (Heppner, Or.) 1912-1925, 1914-04-09

The directors of the Sheridan
Fruit Growers Association have
within the past few days pur-
chased a three acre tract of land
on which to erect an up-to-date
plant for the handling Of fruit.
berries, nuts and vegetables. A
shipping and storage warehouse
will be built at once and other
buildings will follow as needed.
The location has 500 feet of rail-
road siding and is close to the
business center of the town.
The gazette-times. [volume] (Heppner, Or.) 1912-1925, 1914-04-09

Sam Hughes, local merchant,
made a business trip to Portland
Wednesday morning. He was
accompanied by his daughter,
Mrs. Florence Paul.
The gazette-times. [volume] (Heppner, Or.) 1912-1925, 1914-04-09
WOMEN WILL CO.
OPERATE WITH CLUB
Commercial Club Will
Start A City Beautiful
Campaign With the Lad
les Aid.

The invitations sent out by
President Smead, of the Com
mercial Club, inviting the ladies
of Heppner to the regular meet
ing Of the club last Friday even
ing were not very fruitful of re-
suits, as only twelve ladies re-
sponded. Whether the invita-.
tions failed to attract the atten-
ton of the ladies' or for reasons
best known to themselves they
did not care to attend is not
known, but there was not very
strong encouragement for the Or
ganization of the ladies auxil-
iary. This is not saying that
such an organization will not ma
terlalize, but the disposition
toward such a move thus far has
not been over Jealous. The la
dies present expressed a desire
for such a club and signified a
willingness to aid in anything
that has tendency to better
conditions in Heppner. Before
the meeting adjourned it was de-
cided that the ladies of the town
be given another invitation to at
tend the next meeting Of the
club on the evening of April II.
At this time it is hoped that the
auxiliary may be organized and
the ladies placed in shape to CO.
operate with the Commercial
Club.
In placing the matter before
the ladies, President Smead
cited the need of a public park
and playground; the assistance
the ladies may offer in the man.
agement of the county fair, and
numerous other things which
will prove beneficial to the town
and make it a place worthy of
the attention of the newcomer.
He emphasized the need of CO.
operation and expressed the de-
sire that every lady Of the town
take hold of the work.
The action of certain members
of the club appointing Clyde
Brock as temporary treasurer of
the creamery was approved at
the meeting.
The recommendations of the
committee on sewage was read
and accepted by the club. Just
what action will be taken in car
rying out these recommendations
was not decided, but something
will be done shortly. The secre-
tary read a communication from
the Portland Commercial Club
urging drastic action in the Pan
anna canal debate now before
Congress. The president was in
structed to wire the sentiment of
this club to the Oregon delegation
at Washington urging that body
to stand firm in their fight against
the repeal of the exemption
clause.
The matter of sanitation en-
gagged the attention of the Club
more or less throughout the eve
ming. This is something in which
the town is vitally interested and
steps should be taken for a thor
ouch cleanup.
The gazette-times. [volume] (Heppner, Or.) 1912-1925, 1914-04-09

The citizens of Heppner are
hereby notified that they must
screen in all prlvies or outhouses
and make them absolutely fly
proof. Persons keeping COWS or
horses within the city must clean
away the manure every four
days. The city marshall will see
that these regulations are strictly
enforced. ct
The gazette-times. [volume] (Heppner, Or.) 1912-1925, 1914-04-09

That the wheat farmers of Eas-
tern Oregon do not spend all their
coin in the purchase of more land
to grow more wheat is indicated
by figures supplied by automobile
dealers in that section. Within
the past six weeks buzz-wagons
to the value of $685., 900 have been
furnished Umatilla county alone
and the other wheat counties
have taken nearly asmany. The
wheat growers with large acreage
fad the automobile a necessity
and they purchase them as areg-
ular part of their business equip
ment.
The gazette-times. [volume] (Heppner, Or.) 1912-1925, 1914-04-09

Born, at their home in Hepp-
ner, to Mr.. and Mrs. Raymond
Thornton, an 8-lb. son. The child
was still-born. Mother is doing
nicely according to latest reports.
The gazette-times. [volume] (Heppner, Or.) 1912-1925, 1914-04-09
Belgian Stud Colt For Sale

Foaled May 6, 1912. Color
black, no white color, no bIemish.
Weight at % months old, 154O
lbs. Sired by Rupert No. 5625.
Dam sired by Marquis de Barzee
No. 1875. Well formed and good
action. The breeding speaks for
itself. E. Nordyke,
ct Lexington, Ore.
The gazette-times. [volume] (Heppner, Or.) 1912-1925, 1914-04-09
Born, Sunday, April 5, 1914, to
Mr.. and Mrs. Levi Morgan, of
Hinton creek, a son.

Born, at Allison & Culbertson
hospital in Heppner, April 8,
1914, to Mr.. and Mrs. John Ken
ny, a son.
The gazette-times. [volume] (Heppner, Or.) 1912-1925, 1914-04-09
CELLO CANAL
NEARLY FINISHED
Great Dam May Be Con-
Structed Across the Col
umbia at Five-Miie Rap
ids.

Portland, Ore, Apr. Z (Special)
of great interest and import
ance to the entire Columbia Ba-
sin is the prediction made recent
ly by Major ]. ]. Morrow, engi-
neer in charge of this district,
that river steamers would be
passed through the Cello canal
before the first of next January.
The past month Of March was
notable in that more actual pro-
gress was made on the canal than
in any other single month. From
end to end the great ditch is the
scene of ceaseless and effective
activity. Locks are being con-
structed, gates installed, the bot
tom of the canal is being foored
with steel bars over which is
poured thousands OF tons Of con-
crete, the sloping sides are being
riprapped in one place with rein
forced concrete, in another with
rubble masonry and in still an
other with great blocks Of lava
rock, according to the character
of the backing material.
At the head of Five Mile Rap
ids little band of men is at work
boring holes into the rocky walls
of the gorge, carefully examin-
ing the material brought up by
the drills and carefully recording
their observations. These men
are the pioneers sent out by the
states of Washington and Oregon
to determine the feasibility of
constructing a great dam across
the river at this point for the
purpose of installing the most
powerful hydro electric plant
west of Niagara Falls. The river
is only about 200 feet wide at the
head of the rapids, but the depth
nearly equals the width.
The gazette-times. [volume] (Heppner, Or.) 1912-1925, 1914-04-09

Miss Millie Rood was a passen-
ger on Wednesdays train for
Portland to be absent a fortnight
visiting with relatives.
The gazette-times. [volume] (Heppner, Or.) 1912-1925, 1914-04-09

Preparations are practically
completed for the convention of
the Columbia & Snake River Wat
erways association to be held at
the Portland Commercial Club
April 1874. Everyone interested
in the success of this movement
is invited to attend this meeting
at which it is proposed to crystal
lize into actual constructive work
the theories, plans and dreams of
the men who have for months
been giving up their time to the
project. Rates Of one and one
third fares for the round trip have
been granted or. all the roads of
the Northwest.
The gazette-times. [volume] (Heppner, Or.) 1912-1925, 1914-04-09

Louis Pearson, the tailor, went
to Portland Wednesday on busi-
ness.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1914-09-16
OLD SETTLERS DAY
PROGRAM TOMORROW
Postponed Session Of Reunion and
Picnic will be Held At Fort
Madison Thursday.

Lee County Pioneers and Old Set
tiers will hold their postponed reunion
and picnic tomorrow at Fort Madison.
The event was scheduled for last
Thursday, September TO- Owing to
the torrents Of rain which fell, it was
necessary to postpone the ceremonies
until this week
The same program as scheduled for
last week will be observed. J. d. NJ.
Hamilton of Topeka will be the prin-
cipal speaker at the exercises. J. F.
Daugherty of this city will have part
in the exercises, also
The mortuary list which was pre-
pared by J. P. Cruikshank from the
reports from the county papers will
be read.
Hydroplane flights by Roger Janus
vii be made as were scheduled for
last week. The committee on program
and arrangements has announced that
the program will be the same as last
week.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1914-09-16

Read The Daily Gate C..y. 10
cents per week.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1914-09-16
CITY NEWS.

-puritas beer made IN Keokuk.
Everybody should drink It,
-Unredeemed pledges. watches and
iewelry will be sold .: bargain prices.
Holland, S24 Main.
Martin Hoffman Is seriously III at
his home. He Is said TO have sur
fered a stroke OF paralysis yesterday.
pr. H. A. Gray has moved his Of
Ace to the first floor OF the Masonic
building.
Don't forget Moose excursion TO
Quincy Sunday on Frontenac anu
beautiful barge Mississippi soc.
"A marriage license was issueo
Yesterday to Irwin G. Gnney. q, and
Miss Elizabeth NJ. Hassett, Ii. both OF
Keokuk.
Phone 1879 for a case OF Puritas
dark lager or pale beer. Always drink
the Keokuk beer.
Received ten dozen childre- 9
dresses, specially priced. for remov-
al sale. Shultz's store. South Fifth.
The Swiss Bell Ringers, Trinity
church Thursday, Sept. II. Concert
for the children at 4:15 p. M, ~
cents. Grand concert p. m. 35 cents.
-E. L. Aldrich and wife have con
yeyed to Purl Brown and Birdie
Brown. lot 12 In block in Home
Park addition
Boost your town when you drink
Puritas beer. Phone 13S.
Best Spring field inch lump coal.
s3.15 per ton. Strictly cash. Phone
215. J. C. McManus & Co.
-Keokuk Is going to send large
delegation to Warsaw to the Fort Ed
wards monument dedication celebra-
ton. Warsaw has always contrtbut-
ed literally to swell the attendance
when Keokuk celebrations have been
held.
Best Springfield 6 inch lump coal.
1913 per ton. Strictly cash. Phone
215. J. C. McManus & Co.
-Keokuk Camp NJ. w. A. No. e2c
viii hold It's regular melting tonight
at woodman hsll. All members arc
requ ested to be present
Every time you buy goods made
in Keokuk you help home institu-
ton that employs home labor. Ask
for Puritas beer hereafter and be =
booster.
See those children's classy plaid
dresses, velvet trimmed. SO cents, at
Shultz's store.
Regular meeting Of Keokuk aero.
No. $50. F. 0. E.. tonight at Eagles
hall, 523 Main at O'Clock. Visiting
brothers always welcome. Chas. A.
Noekes, secretary.-Adv.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1914-09-16
ADJUSTMENTS.
A. the Orpheum

The attention of those interested
in moving pictures. we wish to say
that "The Legend OF Providence" a
four reel drama in which Maud Fealy
is the leading star will be presented
today and tonight; also The Stigma. /"
another love and passion play in two
parts, and Keystone Komedy, "All
on Account of a Jug" Remember to-
morrow the fourth chapter TREY of
Hearts and The Village Beneath
the Sea-" great western drama, a
most thrilling ana interesting play.
Seven reels tonight.-Advertisem
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1914-09-16
PERSONALS.

DR.. E. w Collins. of Denver, Colo,
is visiting his parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
J. A. NJ. Collins. GA Orleans street
He will remain in the city for about
ten days.
Miss Ernestine Goeswisch, OF Los
Angeles. who has been visiting her
parents, Mr. and Mrs F. z. Gosewisch,
in this city for few days, went 70
Chicago Tuesday morning for short
visit with her sister, Mrs. Max Bar
on. before returning to her home on
the Pacific coast.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1914-09-16
NOTES
Reception and Rally.

The social committee has planned
for a reception and fall rally to be
given Thursday evening, September
"a. The reception is specially plan
ned for the secretaries TO meet the
association members and their friends
and a rally to present the plans OF
the different committees OF the asso-
citation work. All class work, Bible,
educational and gymnasium, for tho
wear will be announced that evening
A social time and light refreshments
will be enjoyed.
This social event will be In charge
of both social committees, Mrs. John
p Hornish, chairman OF the senior,
and Miss Minnie Waggoner, chairman
OF the girls social committee.
The up-streamers.
The Up-streamer club, which met
with Miss Emelie Pence last evening
in the Girls club room for supper,
elected the following ohicers:
Nettie Brookhart, president.
Leatha Sttce, secretary.
Nola Usher, treasurer.
The club decided to meet once q
week, on Tuesdays. at s O'Clock p. m.
Two members Of the club will be ap-
D inted each week to plan and pre-
pare. under the direction Of Miss
Pence. meal for the club not TO
exceed ten cents per member.
Different lines OF work such as sew
| ing, embroidery, gymnasium work,
etc, will be taken up after supper.
! This work is to be outlined by Miss
Pence and committee from the club
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1914-09-16
PERSONALS.

For. Madison Democrat: DR.. Rudd
is spending the day in Keokuk. -
Ed Vaughn, republican candidate for
recorder from Keokuk, was In the city
yesterday. Miss Kate Fergu-
son and Mrs. Hugh Jackson are spend
ing the day in Keokuk, visiting friends.