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The gazette-times. [volume] (Heppner, Or.) 1912-1925, 1917-02-15
Forest Service Uses Water Alforias
For Fire Fighting.

Water alforjas will probably be
used in the first protection work of
the Forest Service in Oregon and
Washington the coming fire season,
according to District Forester George
H. Cecil, Portland, Oregon. They
consist of pair of Waterproof
panniers or saddle bags holding about
21 gallons of water and are transport
ed on horseback. Any ordinary pack
saddle, or in emergencies riding
saddle may be used.
This equipment was tried out sue
cessfully last season on the National
Forests in Utah, where it was found
to be very useful in putting out glow
ing embers, extinguishing fire in
down timber, applying water direct
ly to small fires, and putting out
burning snags. 1t was also conven-
lent for supplying drinking water to
fire crews. A hand pump is used with
the alforjas which throws a perpen-
dicular stream about thirty feet.
The water is taken from the top
of the alforjas to prevent leakage
and from both sides at once, thus
keeping the load properly balanced
on the packhorse.
Improved methods of fighting fire
are constantly sought by the Forest
Service, according to Mr. Cecil, and
these water alforias are expected to
increase the efficiency Of the fre
fighting force.
The gazette-times. [volume] (Heppner, Or.) 1912-1925, 1917-02-15
MORE LAND IS
OPEN TO ENTRY
1900 Acres in Second Unit of West
Extension Ready for Filing.

The Secretary of the Interior an
hounces the opening to entry on
March 6, at 8 o'clock A. NJ, of ap-
proximately 1900 acres in the second
unit of the West Extension of the
Jmatilla, Oregon. reclamation pro-
ject.
Persons desiring to acquire any of
said public lands must execute a
homestead application subject to the
provisions of the reclamation law,
with the required fees and commits
sions, accompanied by a certificate of
the Project Manager at Hermiston as
to the filing Of wafer right applica-
tions and payment OF water right
charges, may be presented to the
proper local land Office, either La
Grande or The Dalles, Oregon, in per-
son, by mail, or otherwise, within the
period Of five days prior to the OPEN
ing, to-wit: on and from March /,
1917, to and including 3 o'clock A.
NJ, March s, 1917.
Where there is more than one ap-
plication for the same land a draw
ing will be held to determine the sue
cessful applicant. Unsuccessful en-
trymen will be permitted to amend
their filings and apply same to other
farm units which have not been en-
tered.
The building charge of $92 per
acre, $50 of which must be deposited
with the Project Manager at Hermis-
ton, Oregon, before application for
entry will be received. The balance
is payable in fifteen additional an
nual installments, the first of which
will be payable December / of the
fifth calendar year after the entry.
The first five of such installments
will each be five per cent of the con-
struction charge, and the last ten
installments each seven per cent.
The Umatilla Project includes ap-
proximately $4,000 acres in Umatilla
and Morrow counties, and is ira
versed by the O-W. r. & NJ, and N.
P. Rys. A portion of the project lies
on the south bank Of the Columbia
River, which affords water transpor-
tation.
The lands of the project are roll
ing in character and the soils are san
dy loans. Dramatically the region is
adapted to the growing Of alfalfa,
fruits, berries and vegetables. The
average value of all irrigated crops
on the project in 1915 was $29 per
acre. Farm units average about 40
acres each, the irrigation of which is
provided for by the irrigation system
recently completed.
The gazette-times. [volume] (Heppner, Or.) 1912-1925, 1917-02-15
HEPPNER ELKS TO
ENTERTAIN VISITORS
Lodge 35S, B. p. o. f. Will Hold
Annual Ball-Elks From Afar
Will Attend-Large Glass
Will Be Initiated.

Hepner Lodge No. 1858, Benevolent
and Portective Order of Elks will
hold their annual ball at the Fair
pavilion on Thursday evening, Feb.
20. This holiday event gives pro-
mise of being one of the smartest
events to take place in Heppner in
many day.
The committee in charge Is spar
ing no efforts to bring the affair to
successful climax. For the dance,
Parsons orchestra of Portland has
been engaged. This orchestra con-
sists of eight or nine pieces and the
quality of their music is said to be of
rare excellence.
Another feature of the ball this
year will be the banquet which will
be served In the pavilion, buffet style
There will be many outside visitors
here according to Secretary w. Pre-
witt Cox, who says he has received
uldly lCItClo anu CdLub llOh piolhCl
Elks announcing their intentions of
coming. 1t is said that Condor will
bring even a larger representation
than that sent to their city last
month by Heppner.
Mr.. Cox says that considerable
work will be spent in putting up
attractive decorations and in this
part of the program, Heppner mer-
chants and business men have been
asked to cooperate. The colors
purple and white will predominant
throughout the city and the town
will have a gala appearance that will
we'll bespeak the occasion for the
celebration.
Beginning in the afternoon of the
22nd, large class of candidates
will be initiated into the lodge and
the greater part of the early evening
will be taken up with the lodge work.
The gazette-times. [volume] (Heppner, Or.) 1912-1925, 1917-02-15
Board1llan

]. C. Ballenger went to Hermiston
Sunday.
c. G. Blayden returned Sunday
from The Dalles.
S. c. Mack and c. Voyen went up
70 Hermiston Tuesday.
Mrs. NJ. Woven went to Hermiston
Wednesday to help her father.
S. H. Boardman went to Irrigon
Sunday to attend road meeting.
Mr. Hango's father-in-law is here
from Hood River and expects to To-
cate.
Mrs Carley of Carley, WASH, came
over Saturday to visit Mr.. and Mrs.
c. Coykendall
Mr.. and Mrs. C. C. Paine enter
tanned the +. F. Klitz family at din
ner Monday evening.
A big crowd enjoyed the social
dance given at Messner Saturday eve
ming by Mr.. and Mrs. Calvert.
Chas. Hango went to Hood River
Saturday. He expects to drive team
back, which he will use on the ranch.
The gazette-times. [volume] (Heppner, Or.) 1912-1925, 1917-02-15
WHAT IS DOING N
OREGON INDUSTRIES

Eugene-S. P. Co. pays $4,000
monthly to 13S Eugene employees
AZ employees of Pacific Telephone
Telegraph Co. here receive $1S65.15
bonus.
Medford-City council agrees to
assist proposed establishment of box
factory by extending water main to
north boundary Of city.
Reedsport-A new hotel is planned
Albany-About so wagon loads OF
gravel are being hauled daily to
nearby road districts and to car
loads loaded daily for outlying dis
tricts in Linn county.
Florence-$S3S9 contract has been
let for new coast guard station,
Portland--L. C. Gilman, President
Of North Bank Road announces ex-
penditure of $1,250,000 by his road
for 1917 mostly in Oregon.
Dufur-150, 900 bushel grain ware
house completed here.
Bend-Bend Water, Light & Pow
er Co. to install $4,000 pumping
plant.
Bandon-Citizens working to get
cannery.
La Grande is to have new 3-story
business block.
Agness Longest suspension
bridge on coast is about to be COM
pleted across Rogue river here. Main
span is 365 IT,, while it's anchors are
635 feet apart.
Survey of Coos Bay-Eugene high
way Begun. If this road is ever COM
pleted it will eliminate one Of the
worst and most used roads in the
world.
Donald sends out more freight than
any other small station on Oregon
electric.
International Paper Co., of Boston
takes option on large timber hold
ings in Umpqua country at $4,500,-
900 and prospects are for large pulp
and paper mill on lower Umpqua
river.
Astoria will build dredge for har-
Dor work.
Coos Bay-During first half of
January this port shipped more lum-
ber to San Francisco than any other
harbor on coast.
North Plains--Beaverton Brick 4
Tile Co., has been reorganized and
will be put in operation with about
30 men.
Reedsport-S. P. Co. to build large
Floating dock here.
Cottage Grove-Utah-Id Sugar
Co. is contracting beets at $3.50 I. O.
b. cars here. The sugar factory re-
Gently built at Grants Pass Is q great
asset to farmers of that section as It
permits development of one Of the
most staple farm crops, sugar beets.
The gazette-times. [volume] (Heppner, Or.) 1912-1925, 1917-02-15
TRAIN MAIL SERVICE
IS FURTHER CRAMPED

Another economy" step at the
expense of the railway mail services
efficiency will be taken tomorrow
when the O.-W. R. & N. mail car run
from Spokane to Portland will be cut
in two. Instead of running into Port
land, the mail cars will be sent to
Walla Walla via Wallula and the mail
will be forwarded on to Portland in
closed pouches, aboard baggage cars.
Under the arrangement all mail
that has not been sorted by the rail-
way mail clerks, either must continue
on to Portland or lay over at Walla
Walla for II hours. In either case,
1t is asserted, deliveries in Portland
from Spokane and it's eastern con-
nections which extend to st. Paul,
will be delayed more or less.
At present two railway clerks are
employed in handling the mail en-
route to Portland Under the half
run system about to be inaugurated
an extra man will be put on the run
it is said. Action in curtailing the
railway mail service is in line with
the general policy of the postoffice
department which for some time has
cut down the efficiency of the rail-
way mail service in an effort to
build up reputation of economy.
In numerous cases in the North
west the size of mail cars has been
reduced, and the number of clerks
decreased with a result that the
amount of stuck mall has steadily
increased. The present policy ac-
counts for the delays of mail deliv-
cries which business houses are ex-
periencing all along the Pacific Coast.
1t is rumored that more cut runs will
be ordered soon.-Telegram.
The gazette-times. [volume] (Heppner, Or.) 1912-1925, 1917-02-15
Mrs. A. A. Curtis Dies in Pasadena,
California.

Word was received by relatives in
Heppner this week of the death OF
Mrs. A. A. Curtis in Pasadena Cali
fornia. Mrs. Curtis had been Ill for
Several months and her death was
not unexpected.
The deceased formerly lived In
Heppner and was we'll known here
by many of the older residents. She
is survived by Mr.. Curtis and four
children, Mrs. John Mock OF Port
land, who was with her when she
passed away; Mrs. Leavitt of Paris,
France; Alfred Curtis Of Arizona
and Henry Curtis of New York. One
sister, Mrs. Andrew Neel of Lone
Rock and three brothers; John OF
Portland; James and Joseph Hayes
of this city also survive her. Mrs.
Curtis was Sc years Of age, her bir-
thday being on Feb. 5. 1851.
The gazette-times. [volume] (Heppner, Or.) 1912-1925, 1917-02-15

Romig Bros. Minstrel show, with
eight people, band and orchestra will
entertain Heppner audiences next
week on Monday, Tuesday and We'd
nesday with two hour program
each evening. Music by the best six
piece orchestra on the road Come
expecting to see good show and
have a good time at the dance and
you will not be disappointed. Your
money back if you are not satisfied,
Is our guarantee. Prices 25 and so
cents ]. b Sparks.
The gazette-times. [volume] (Heppner, Or.) 1912-1925, 1917-02-15
Holdings Are Increased.

A deal was recently made whereby
Stanfield Brothers, Of this city, pur-
chased the Wilbur H. Mather, ranch
on Snake river, near Huntington
Oregon, the consideration being $15,'
900. Included in the sale were SOC
head Of sheep,
This ranch is partially under cul-
tivation and has some improve
ments as to fences and buildings
The Stanfield Brothers expect tc
combine this with their already ex-
tensive holdings in Umatilla county
and throughout Eastern Oregon
Stanfeld Standard.
The gazette-times. [volume] (Heppner, Or.) 1912-1925, 1917-02-15
Establishes New Store Here,

M. H. Kapple, who formerly con-
Quoted the Fair store in this city
about two years ago, has again open
ed up for business in the building just
north of the Palace hotel. While
the present quarters of the new store
are somewhat cramped, Mr.. Kapple
announces that he will move into
larger and more commodious rooms
just as soon as he can find suitable
vacant building.
The gazette-times. [volume] (Heppner, Or.) 1912-1925, 1917-02-15
Good Display Window.

One of the seasonal decorations
put in the store windows by local
merchants during the week is that
of VIM. Haylor, jeweler. A large
portrait of Lincoln adorns the center
of the display, over which two Ameri-
can flags are crossed. In one cor
ner of the window hangs a copy OF
the New York Herald of 1865, telling
of the assassination Of President
Lincoln. This copy has been in Mr..
Haylor's possession for more than
twenty years.
The gazette-times. [volume] (Heppner, Or.) 1912-1925, 1917-02-15

Mr.. and Mrs. Vawter Crawford
and daughter Mary have returned to
Heppner to again make this city
their home, after having spent year
and more in lone. Mr.. Crawford
will again be associated with his
sons in the publishing business and
will have charge of the business
management of the Gazette Times.
The gazette-times. [volume] (Heppner, Or.) 1912-1925, 1917-02-15

"The Great Divide" is heralded as
one of the most expensive produc-
tions which has been produced by
any Of the makers Of motion pictures
and it abounds with thrill upon thrill
and standard of photo-playing
which bespeaks credit for everyone Of
its cast from the stars to the most
humble player.
Manager Sparks Of the Star theatre
has booked "The Great Divide" as
the attraction at the Star Theatre
for Monday only, Feb, 10.
The gazette-times. [volume] (Heppner, Or.) 1912-1925, 1917-02-15

T. J. Mahoney and family departed
on Wednesday for Portland where
they will make their home. Mr. Ma
honey has resigned his position as
cashier of the First National Bank of
Heppner to become affiliated with
Portland banking interests. He has
accepted the treasurership of the
Portland Cattle Loan Association, of
which he recently became stock
holder, and will also be cashier of a
new bank that is being organized at
the North Portland Union Stock
yards. Mr.. Mahoney still retains his
interest in the First National of this
city, being recently elected to the po-
sition of vice-president and a place
on the board of directors. The best
wishes Of their large circle of friends
go with Mr.. and Mrs. Mahoney.
The gazette-times. [volume] (Heppner, Or.) 1912-1925, 1917-02-15

c. W. Shurte has taken charge of
affairs at the Morrow county cream
cry, filling the vacancy made by the
resignation of Ira Morgan. Mr..
Shurte is a practical creamery man
and butter maker. He has been run
ming the Arlington creamery during
the past several months.
The gazette-times. [volume] (Heppner, Or.) 1912-1925, 1917-02-15

W. d. Newton, Of the artesian we'll
country was in the city to day on mat
.ers of business. At the present time
Mr.. Newton is busy man selling
large acreages of land north of the
base line. He has already disposed
Of several sections and in the near
future expects to sell several thous-
and acres. Soon, a party Of thirty
one people from Missouri will come
out to look at. land here and invest
Mr.. Newton has already sold some OF
the land to some of these peope.
The gazette-times. [volume] (Heppner, Or.) 1912-1925, 1917-02-15

Ira Morgan, until recently mana
ger of the Morrow County Creamery,
has resigned his position here and
will move with his family to Wen
atchie, Wash, where he has taken
similar position. Mr. and Mrs. Nor
gan have the best wishes of their
many friends here.
The gazette-times. [volume] (Heppner, Or.) 1912-1925, 1917-02-15
DR.. Turner, the we'll know

DR.. Turner, the we'll known
~ eye specialist of Portland will
be in Heppner again Friday, Feb.
card, at Palace Hotel. In lone Sat
urday February oath. DR.. Turner is
a specialist Of experience and stand
ing and you will make no mistake IN
consulting him about your eyes and
glasses. Your eyes are the most pre-
cious sense you have, and why not
have the best, when 1t costs you no
more to consult a specialist than 1t
does to consult those who make 1t
a side line. Headaches relieved,
cross eyes Strengthened. satisfaction
guaranteed. No charge for CONSUL
tation or examination. Don't forget
the date.
The gazette-times. [volume] (Heppner, Or.) 1912-1925, 1917-02-15
New Strain of Horses.

Dell Blancett and Barney Sherry
have returned from Lexington where
they attended afhorse sale at the Ben
Swaggart place. They purchased
number of good animals, among them
being two creams, a new strain in
which Swaggart is specializing
Pendleton E. o.
The gazette-times. [volume] (Heppner, Or.) 1912-1925, 1917-02-15

Mrs. CELSIUS Keithley and Mrs. Car
rie Vaughn returned last Friday from
an extended trip in the middle West
and California. The prime object
of the trip was for the benefit of Mrs.
Keithley 'sshealth, and they went to
Rochester, Mimi, where she received
treatment at the Mayo Brothers hos
oital. Her condition is greatly i'm
proved.
The gazette-times. [volume] (Heppner, Or.) 1912-1925, 1917-02-15
Rprnard Rlaa akman of Hard m

Bernard Bleakman of Hardman
suffered with an attack of appendi-
citis last week. His physician. DIR.
G. G. Gaunt brought him to the Hepp-
ner Sanatorium on Sunday where an
operation was Immediately perform
ed by Drs. Gaunt and Winnard. His
condition is said to be improving nice
ly,
The gazette-times. [volume] (Heppner, Or.) 1912-1925, 1917-02-15
JOHN BUSH SELLS FARM
TO BRUCE b. KELLEY

John Bush this week sold his 32O-
acre farm to Bruce B. Kelley for a
cash consideration of $4,000. Mr..
Bush took up homestead a few
years ago, the land being situated al
most in the center of the Kelley sheep
range. 1t will make a valuable addi-
tion to the Kelley sheep plant.
The gazette-times. [volume] (Heppner, Or.) 1912-1925, 1917-02-15

Albert Lawson, the little son of Mr..
and Mrs. N. F. Lawson, who has been
quite sick for the past month has i'm
proved sufficiently to be able to leave
the sanatorium on Monday,
The gazette-times. [volume] (Heppner, Or.) 1912-1925, 1917-02-15

DR.. Winnard was called to Social
Ridge Monday to see Mrs. Walter Eu-
banks, who is quite sick. She was
brought to the Heppner Sanatorium
Immediately. AS we 60 to press we
learn that her condition is improving.
The gazette-times. [volume] (Heppner, Or.) 1912-1925, 1917-02-15

We have three dwellings in Hepp-
ner. Some of the best property in
town, would sell or trade either or
all for land in the county. Geo. J.
Currin.
The gazette-times. [volume] (Heppner, Or.) 1912-1925, 1917-02-15

Mrs. R. w. Turner is slowly recov-
ering from her recent attack Of rheu-
matism and is once more able to be
about the house.
The gazette-times. [volume] (Heppner, Or.) 1912-1925, 1917-02-15

Mrs. A. L. Ayers left this morning
for Portland, where she will visit
with relatives for two or three weeks.
The gazette-times. [volume] (Heppner, Or.) 1912-1925, 1917-02-15

Miss Chlbertson will give lessons
in Spanish, French, Latin or German.
Phone Main 533.
The gazette-times. [volume] (Heppner, Or.) 1912-1925, 1917-02-15

Mr.. and Mrs. G. A. Minor have
returned to their home in this city
after spending several weeks in CAL
ifornia.
Middletown transcript., 1917-06-30
DON'T BE A STACKER

Delaware's regiment is far short of
its full quota. For many reasons it is
desired that all the Delaware volunteers
shall be in their own regiment Other
wise, no matter how much they dis
tinguish themselves their own state will
get no credit for it
LIT. Ramsey is disappointed at the
poor showing made by the young men.
Go see him and let him talk to you in
his polite but earnest way. He will
show you your duty to yourself and
your country.
The women Of Middletown and vicni.
ty, and its business men, in town and
country, and the Boy Scouts-all, have
made superb records in the purchases
of Liberty Bonds and in Red Gross COL
lections, while the\ women for weeks
have been working like beavers making
war supplies.
Shall it be said that the young men
of the town and country by proving
themselves slackers are the only ones
refusing to do their duty to their coun-
try? For shame
Young men of Middletown your coun-
try calls, so come out like men and en-
roll to protect the worlds noblest flag
the Star Spangled Banner
Add your name to the towns Honor
Roll: Here it is Captain Rupert Burs-
tan, U. S. Marines; Burton M. Hall,
enlisted in the navy; John j. Hoffecker,
enlisted in the army. Shall this noble
roster ignobly end here!
Middletown transcript., 1917-06-30
Gave Delightful Lawn Party

DR.. and Mrs. Edward M. Vaughan
gave a delightful lawn party at the
Nowland farm near town, for their
little son, Henry Nowland Vaughan.
The children had fine time during the
afternoon with games, swings, etc.
The ice cream and cake were served on
tables on the lawn and the feast was,
as usual, about the best part of the
party to the small folks. Master
Vaughan's guests were Billy and Fred
Shalcross, Virginia and Henry Brady.
Fred and Betty Pool, Everett Walls,
Sewell and Franklin Biggs, Malcolm
Cochran, Charles Stewart, Emma Beale,
Warren and Reed Combs, John Pool,
Jack and Adelaide Green, Lucy and
Richard Green, Elizabeth and Esther
Shallcross, Francis Moore, John Spicer,
Walter, Catherine and Joseph Beasten,
Elizabeth Clayton, Eunice Horsey,
Percy, Edwin and Charlotte Donaghay,
Everett Lewis, Henry Chamberlaine,
Henry, Buster and Catherine Townsend.
Middletown transcript., 1917-06-30
Forest Church Notes

Sunday, July l. 1917.
1870 A. M. Public worship with SER
mon.
11.45 A. M. Sunday School session.
Men are cordially invited to attend the
Bible class led by the Pastor.
2.3OP. M. Armstrong Chapel. Preach
ing by the Rev. F. H. Moore.
6.45 P. M. Christian Endeavor SER
vice. Topic: Little Things that Make
or Mar Song of Sol 2:15; Prov. 22:l1.
Conservation meeting.
730 P. M. Evening service, lasting
thirty minutes. This short, but not in
formal service. will be held on the Sun
day evenings in July. They have been
we'll attended in past years, and let US
maintain a good attendance during this
summer.
Wednesday evening, Prayer meeting.
Middletown transcript., 1917-06-30
MACKEY-McCOY WEDDING

Miss Mary Rebecca Mccoy, of Cecil
ton. Md, and Mr. Harvey Hollan Mac
key were united in marriage at the
home of the bride in that place Wednes-
day, June 20, at high noon, by the Rev.
John Lank Prettyman, pastor of Zion
NJ. E. Church, Cecilton.
The house had been previously deco
rated for the occasion with asparagus
fern and roses, a beautiful bower in
which was a floral altar arranged
in the far corner of the family living
room. AS Miss Frances &. Grifieth
rendered the march from Lohengrin,
the bride, beautifully attired in her
going away costume of blue taffeta silk
with black Milan hat and white kid
gloves, and carrying bouquet of Bride
roses, entered the room on the arm of
her brother, Mr.. James P Mccoy. and!
was met at the altar by the groom and
his best man, Mr.. Clinton Mackey, of
New York.
The only guests were the members of
the immediate families and few close
friends of the bride. A wedding lunch
con was served Immediately after the
ceremony, following which the 1ride
and groom made their adieus midst the
old-fashioned shower of good wishes
and lucky omens and left for Atlantic
City, where they began their honey
moon. On their return they will reside
at Blake, Md. The groom is a promi-
nent business man of Cecil County, Nd,
being senior partner of the George w.
R,les Co.. Inc.