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The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-08-19
UP TO THE VOTERS

LINCOLN, Neb., Aug. 1.-THE
voters Of Nebraska have the right to
vote to reject or approve the action of
the state legislature In ratifying the
federal prohibition amendment, and
the legislature has ratified the amend
ment, the district court here held
today.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-08-19
Boost the Tri- State Fair

And Samelson's Extra Cigars. Both
make Memphis famous. Try one now.
Real lie quality for &c. adv.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-08-19
The Above Telegram Was Received From Our
Operating Trustee

The Burk-Peyton well, which absolutely adjdns our twentyacre
tract in Block 299, fifteen miles west of Burkburnett, wichita County,
Texas, has struck pay sand at 1850 feet, and they're setting the casing
preparatory to drilling in -
Until this well begins producing, which should he in the next ten
days, you can get B~urk-Chsca stock at $40 par. Then 1t goes to $40
q share. Act NOW!
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-08-19
Welcome, Cotton States
Merchantsl

You simply cannot afford to miss
the opportunity Of having plenty OF
Samelson's Extras on hand. Try one
and be convinced. Price &c. adv,
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-08-19
River Bulletin.

Rise. Fall.
The river in the Memphis district
will remain about stationary during the
next two days.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-08-19

Read News sCimitar Wants.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-08-19

~ Da b II
A. NJ. KEISKER,
VicePres. Burk-ChisCa Oil CO., SO Porter Bldg, Memphis, Tenn:
Burk-Peyton Setting casing at sixteen sixty fes struck good pay
sand leaving for oil fields Tuesday. LEO POTISHMAN.
1:21 PM,
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-08-19
Here Are Our Officers-Leam These Thing
From One of Them

President John Snccd Williams; Vnc-President, Henry {. Nall; Vice
President; A. NJ. Keisker; Secretary Treasurer, Walter +. Cooley, JL; Oper-
atng Trustee, Leo Potshman; Attorney, W. P. Biggs; Attorney, NJ. L. Mas
singIl; Depository, Bank of Commerce & Trust Co.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-08-19
CAPITAL $3.50, OOO-Stock $40 Share
Holdings That Spell ProductiC

Forymne acres in the Bwkhrnen Field, and an additional fifty acres in the Ranger
district compose our holdings. Dencks, just as pictured here, silhouette h. SKY. line
for miles, Oil is flowing, gmher upon top o gushr bhh forth oil day ad n@p
Thousands are becoming rich. All this under our very eye Is it any wonderW are
confident? Or stock is $1,000 per share, and you may investigate or methods and
plan of operation. For We have the sanction of the office of the Secretary Of State o.
Tennessee, which h, approved it.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-08-19

FRST-leatn of The men behind the company and their ability as n
to handle your money. o. the acreage the company no
in proven territory, That's the most important. THlRD-learn to W
satisfaction whether the capital stock of the company is large enough
develop its holdings. but not so large as to absorb all chances Of dividends
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-08-19
Burk ChiSca Oil Co..
Your Best Opportunity for
Investment in a Memphis Oil Co.

knew what the Memphis men who have backed
this company with their money know-you would
not be able to get a dollars worth Of Burk-Chisca Oil
Company's stock now selling for $1,000 per share.
1t would not be possible, because we'd have enough
capital to sink a well every twenty feet throughout our
large holdings. You cannot know how good this is I'M
less you talk to us. You'll know mighty soon then.
Because we cannot talk to you without knowing you is
just the reason we are talking this way now. We have
the holdings, and wells are being drilled. 1t requires
money to develop. If we had the money we wouldn't talk.
That is why right now is the opportme time for you to
place yourself with us on the road to fortune.
Write or phone us, BURK-CHISCA OIL CO., So 81
Porter Building, Memphis, Tenn. You cannot lose, and
most probably will gain! n X
The gazette-times. [volume] (Heppner, Or.) 1912-1925, 1919-12-04
Delinquent Tax List
Greater Than In Past

AS in Multnomah and other coun
ties of Oregon, the volume of delin-
quent taxes in Wallowa county this
fall is greater than ever in the past.
The total as found by Deputy Sheriff
George e. Richards is $39,913.
The explanation for the in
crease is believed to be the abandon
ment by the state of its former sys-
tenn Of publishing the delinquent
list, Without this publicity, many
property owners overlook parts of
their taxes, and 1t is easier to let
the matter drift, to the detriment OF
both the country and the taxpayer.
The county does not get the use of
its money, and the taxpayer is load
ed with extra costs and penalties.-
Enterprise Record -Chieftain.
The gazette-times. [volume] (Heppner, Or.) 1912-1925, 1919-12-04
Former Labor Leader Left
$25O,0O0 Estate BY Thrift

White Plains, N. Y, Dec. 3.-To
all but a few of the thousands of
workers who knew John Mitchell
the recent announcement that the
great labor leader was comparatively
wealthy at the time of his death
came as great surprise. When his
estate was probated here, it was dis
covered that he left approximately
$250,000. His fortune was solely
the result of thrift and wise invest
ment and bears witness to the oppor-
tunities and possibilities which Amer
lea presents to the poor worker.
John Mitchell began as a breaker
boy in Pennsylvania colliery. He
received no tremendous salaries dur
ing his life time, not even when he
had attained International reputation.
His honesty was never called in ques-
tion. Both the workers he repres-
ented and the mine owners knew that
he was not to be bought. Yet he
died rich for he always lived mod
estly within his income, he always
saved a part Of what he earned and
invested it wisely. His estate is an
example of what every poor boy who
comes to America can accomplish in
greater or less degree by thrift, saw
ing and safe investment in such sec
urities as War Savings Stamps, Treas
ury Savings Certificates and Liberty
Bonds.
The gazette-times. [volume] (Heppner, Or.) 1912-1925, 1919-12-04
Pioneer Woman Is Called
Crossed Plains in '54

Mrs. Anna Matlock passed away
at the home of her daughter, Mrs. A.
E. Patterson in this city last Satur-
day evening after brief illness,
suffering but few days from pneu-
monia. She was aged 72 years, hav-
ing been born in Missouri in 1S47.
In 1854 with her mother and step
father, E. ]. Keeney, she crossed the
plains to California and later came
to Portland The family settled near
Eugene, where she was married to J.
w. Matlock in 1888. The family
came to Heppner, where they took
prominent part in the development
of this section, Mr.. Matlock serv-
ed for a number of years as county
sheriff. He lost his life in the flood
in 1908.
Mrs. Matock is survived by the
following children Lane Matlock,
of Goshen; Lee Matlock of Pen
dleton ; Mrs. Belle Patterson Of
Spokane Mrs. E. A. Patterson of
Heppner and e Matlock Of Ever
EFT, WASH, two half brothers; J. B.
Keeney of Condor and Will a m
of ontario, also survive.
The funeral was held on Wednes-
day afternoon from the Episcopal
church, Rev. Dr.. George B. VanWat-
ers of Portland conducting the ser
vices. Burial was made in Masonic
cemetery. Mr.. and Mrs. Lee Ma,
lock, Lane Matlock and Mrs. Belle
Patterson were here to attend the
funeral.
The gazette-times. [volume] (Heppner, Or.) 1912-1925, 1919-12-04
GIVE THE OLD MEN A CHANCE.

Having reached that age where
men are not wanted in either COM
mercial or industrial life, being turn
ed down in favor of younger men,
but feeling that | am not yet ready to
be laid on the shelf, am now going
to specialize il insurance and ask
your patronage. Have two of the
best fire insurance companies in the
United States, both purely American,
and have just taken the agency for
the Idaho State Life Insurance Com
pany, purely western company with
the most popular policies written. If
you are in the market for Life, Fire
or Automobile insurance, give me a
call. Let the younger men do the
work and give the old man a chance
to make living for himself and fam
lily. Your business will be appre-
ciated.
LEON w. BRIGGS,
31-tf. Heppner, Ore.
The gazette-times. [volume] (Heppner, Or.) 1912-1925, 1919-12-04
sheepman Claims Illinois
Woman For His Bride

Patrick Ward, well known local
sheepman and Miss Nan McMenamin
Of De Kaib county, Illinois we're un-
tied in marriage at st, Patrick's
church in this city at 1880 O'Clock
in the morning Of Thanksgiving Day.
Father Cantwell held nuptial mass.
The groom was attended by John
McNamee and Miss Kate Doherty Of
Pendleton a class mate of Mrs.
Wards in training school, was brides
maid. After the ceremony and
wedding breakfast at the home Of the
Lonergan, prominent Portland attor-
the young couple left on a honey
moon trip of ten days or two weeks.
They will make their home near AL
derdale, Wash, where the groom re-
Gently purchased large sheep
ranch.
The gazette-times. [volume] (Heppner, Or.) 1912-1925, 1919-12-04
WILLIAM S. HART'S
NEW PHOTOPLAY IS
QUITE DRAMATIC

William s. Hart's new Aircraft
picture, "The Border Wireless" to
be shown at the Star Theatre next
Tuesday has been designated by those
who have had previews of the produc-
ton as a picture with a real thrill. y
OF course, every Hart picture has a
thill, consistent story with action In
every foot, but the fact that this one
is concerned largely with the machin-
ations Of band of Hun plotters in
America. on the borders of Mexico,
gives added interest and enables the
star to depict certain phases OF the
war at home which are not only time
ly, but decidedly fascinating.
1t gives Hart chance to wear
khaki; presents him first as ban
dit depicts his reform when patriotic
inspiration arouses him to the fact
that he Is at heart man Of honor;
shows his effort to enter the army,
temporarily frustrated by his record
which Is exposed by German, and
his final pardon and acceptance
when he uncovers dastardly plot
and exposes the wireless operations
of the spies, whose instruments are
hidden in an old mine.
Howard e. Morton wrote the story
and c. Gardner Sullivan the scenario.
Mr.. Hart directed the picture and Joe
August did the Photographic work.
Many of the scenes were actually
taken on the borders Of the Mexican
republic. Wanda Hawley Is Mr..
Hart's leading woman.
The gazette-times. [volume] (Heppner, Or.) 1912-1925, 1919-12-04
Irrigon Road Advocates
Meet With County Court

Eight good roads enthusiasts from
Irrigon arrived in Heppner Wednes-
day evening and are confering with
the county court today regarding
road matters. The Irrigon delega-
tion are strong for a direct highway
between Irrigon and Heppner and
this will be a subject for discuss
ion at the meeting today. Among
other matters which the Irrigon road
men will bring before the court is
the financing of their road work be-
fore the tax levy is made. A five
mill tax for road work was recently
voted in the Irrigon district.
Members of the party in Hepp-
ner today rea c. E. Glasgow, Frank
Fredericksen, Hugh Grim. Fred Cald
we'll, Chas. Powell, A. E. Alternately,
George Rand and NJ. E. Doble.
The gazette-times. [volume] (Heppner, Or.) 1912-1925, 1919-12-04
COUNTRY'S FUEL IS
ON WARTIME BASIS
Shortage Is Nation-wide-SOO0
Plants in Chicago Are Burning
Last Supply-Industrial
Center Is Being Hard
Hit.

So serious has the fuel shortage
become that the United States gov
ernment is re-envoking thewar-time
order and fuel will be commander
ed to those places and plants where
the Industrial life of the nation is at
stake.
The situation in the middle west
is the most serious, and the indus
trial life is being slowly but surely
stilled by the coal shortage. Thea
ters, churches, schools, clubs, and
other meeting places will be closed
in practically all the cities of the
middle west by the end Of the week,
according to dispatches fr o m
Chicago
Eight thousand plants in Chicago
alone will not be allowed to receive
any more coal and will have to close
when present supplies are exhausted.
This will effect 100000 wage earners
whose weekly wage is estimated at
s6,000,000.
Locally, the situation is somewhat
improved, although fuel dealers are
short at the present time and do not
know where future supply is coming
from. The Heppner Light & Water
Company estimates that they have
sufficient supply on hand to in
months, and by that time the Goa
sure operation for the next four
months, and by that time the coal
miners may be back at work and the
crisis completely passed. The gov
ernment is urging all conservation
possible in the use of fuel.
The gazette-times. [volume] (Heppner, Or.) 1912-1925, 1919-12-04
STATE TEACHERS To
MEET IN PORTLAND.
Promises to Be The Largest ant.
Most Important Meeting Of
Teachers Ever Held in The
State

The Oregon State Teachers AS
sociation will meet in Portland Dec
ember 29-30-31. This will undoubt-
edly be the largest and most impor-
tant teachers convention ever held
in this state. Already the number
of teachers who have enrolled and
paid their fees far exceeds that of
any previous year. Delegates from
every county and from every local
teachers organization in this state
will attend the business meetings of
the representative council. This
meeting as we'll as all Of the other
sessions is open to all teachers in
the state.
President A. C. Hampton. City
Superintendent of La Grande is pre-
pairing most interesting program
and expects to secure for the general
sessions two speakers from outside
of the state. One Of these will be
Mr.. H. R. Wilson, City Superinten-
dent of Berkeley, California. Mr.
Wilson has held important positions
in Kansas and Indiana and is the au-
thor of a number of well known ed
ucational works.
In addition to the meeting of the
representative council and the gener-
al sessions each of the following de-
partments will have well prepared
program
City Superintendents.
Higher Education.
Secondary Schools.
History.
Modern Language.
Foreign Language.
Council of English Teachers.
Elementary Schools.
Vocational Education.
Music.
Industrial Club Work.
Librarians and Physical Training.
The gazette-times. [volume] (Heppner, Or.) 1912-1925, 1919-12-04
FEW DAYS REMAIN FOR
SALE OF WAR STAMPS
Oregon Is Short $6,OOO.O0O in Her
1919 0QuOta-Chairman Thomson
Urges Morrow County Peo-
pie to Buy Literally

Oregon is s6,O00,0O0 behind her
quota in the War Savings stamps
and treasury certificates sale for
1919, and the campaign will close on
the last day of Dcember.
County chairman George Thomson
is urging Morrow County citizens to
buy literally of these stamps anu
certificates. A large debt brought
on by the war, is now being carried
by the government. This debt
must be paid if not through
thrift subscriptions of the people,
then by a tax, points out Mr.. Thorn
son. The Oregon State Elks' Asso-
citation has undertaken the task of
putting the sale over for Oregon
and the local Elks lodge is sharing
in the work.
Although we have always lead
the nation in government financing
actual failure faces US unless every
loyal citizen of oregon heeds
our governments appeal and buys
literally of government securities
says Mr.. 7 homson. They include
s1OO treasury savings certificates,
cost in November SS4.40, cost in
December sS4.00; $1,000 treasury
certificates, cost in November, SS44.-
90, in December, $4,000; $500
war savings stamps, cost in Novem-
Der, s4.22, in December, 4.23.
These securities if carried until
their full maturity which is January
l, 1924, earn ~ per cent or if cash
ed in prior to that date they earn 3l5
per cent, in other words you can al
ways cash them in at the postoffice
upon ten days notice and receive
what you paid for them plus the in
terest. From the standpoint Of in
vestment there is none better.
The task of raising our quota
has been pratiotically undertaken by
the Oregon State Elks' Association
and subordinate lodges.
The limit which anyone can buy
is $1,000 maturity value. Each men,
Der of family may take $1,000 no
matter how numerous a family, or
how young its several members.
Moreover, anyone having the money
may buy for father, mother, son,
daughter, cousin, nephew, niece, etc.
In case OF corporation, the corpor-
alton itself may take $1,000 and each
officer of the corporation $1,000. In
case of partnership, each member
OF the firm may take $1,000. We
urge all who can afford to do so TO
buy the limit.
In order that the work of the
committee may be lighteued as much
as possible. you will kindly fill out
the enclosed pledge card for as large
a sum as possible and mail 1t to US,
in the franked envelope. Your
prompt return OF pledge card will
save the committee from personally
soliiticing you.
For the honor OF Oregon wo look
to you for your fullest cooperation
in this attempt to sustain our states
reputation as leader In patriotic
government financing"
The gazette-times. [volume] (Heppner, Or.) 1912-1925, 1919-12-04
VIM. PERRY RECOVERING
At LOCAL HOSPITAL

VIM. Perry is recovering at the
Heppner Sanatorium, where he was
taken last Sunday morning in an un-
conscious condition. He remained
in state of coma all day Sunday and
Monday. Miss Mildred Clowry, head
nurse at the hospital said yesterday
that the injured mans condition
showed marked improvement, and
that he is now able to sit up and take
nourishment.
Last Saturday evening Perry and
VIM. Haylor, local jeweler, became
engulfed in an argument over phon-
ograph which Perry had taken TO
Haylor some time before for repairs.
The necessary parts for the machine
were hard to get, and as a result
Perry thought he was not getting his
music box returned to him as soon as
he ought to. Consequently, upon his
several trips to the store, he had is
sued threats to Mr.. Haylor, according
to the jewelers. version of the affair,
and on Saturday evening he went into
the store to get his phonograph. He
asked what the charges were, and
Mr.. Haylor replied $3.25, but added
that in shipping back the machine
the handle had been overlooked, and
that he would like to keep the phono-
graph until he could deliver the job
complete Mr.. Perry said that he
would take the phonograph, laid
down three dollars and said that
amount was all the job was worth.
Mr.. Haylor picked up stick lying
near by and walking around the end
of the counter, asked Mr.. Perry to
leave the phonograph. Perry refused
and Haylor says he hit him twice, the
stick breaking in two following the
second blow. Perry left the phono-
graph and went out. Latar he went
to DR.. Beans Office for medical atten-
tion, but appeared to be in no serious
condition. 1t was not until the next
morning that Perry was found uncon-
scious In his room.
The gazette-times. [volume] (Heppner, Or.) 1912-1925, 1919-12-04
FUNDING BONDS ARE
SOLD By COUNCIL
CITY Council VIII Clean Up Street
Improvement Expense-Find
Housing Problem for Fire
Truck One That Is Hard
To Solve.

The city council, which met in
regular session on Monday evening,
sold the $4,000 funding bonds to
Morris Bros. of Portland. The
bonds sold at par and accrued in
terest and will bear 5l3 per cent.
These funding bonds have been iss-
ued by the city to clean up SIS, 900 in
city warrants which were issued
some two years ago for street i'm
provement work. The city debt in
no manner increased, but places the
present Indebtedness in a more sat
isfactory shape for liquidation.
A committee composed of council
men Clark, Noble and Vaughn was
appointed by Mayor Vaughan to look
into the matter Of finding suitable
housing for the fire truck. Cold
weather has an effect on the truck
which makes the motor extremely
hard to start and 1t is also feared
that in extra cold weather the chem
icals in the tanks might freeze. The
committee will look for the solution
OF the problem and it may be found
necessary to construct a house over
the truck and install heating ap-
paratus, in order to have the fire
fighting equipment in al shape
and ready for instant response.
While the council did not act Of
ficially, individual members expressed
their approval of the band organiza-
tion and extended their offer Of fl
nancial support. Professor James
Austin was present and told the
members Of the city council what
was being accomplished. Mayor
Vaughan will head committee
which will take care Of the financial
end OF the band work and 500 a
month will be raised by business
men of Heppner to insure Mr.. Aus
tins salary.
The gazette-times. [volume] (Heppner, Or.) 1912-1925, 1919-12-04
FARM BUREAU WILL
WORK FOR BIG FAIR
Farmers Discuss Proposition of Re-
organizing the Morrow County
Fair-Appoint Committee to
Confer With Court

The Morrow County Farm Bureau
are vitality interested in bigger and
better county fair and favor a COM
plete reorganization to the end that
more satisfactory results may be ac-
compiished.
This was all brought out in meet
ing of the bureau held last Saturday
afternoon in the office of County
Agent Hunt, when President Oscar
Keithley, vice president, Eddie Reit-
mann and secretary &C. Paine were
present. A number of other farmers
we're also in attendance.
The matter of reorganizing the
county fair vas discussed by not on
ly members of the farm bureau, but
by W. W. Smead, former secretary
of the fair board and secretary, F.
R. Brown, who were present upon
the invitation of the farm bureau.
The bureau members as we'll as
Messrs. Smead and Brown, expressed
themselves as being highly in favor
of a county fair, but they want to
make it of benefit to the farming and
stockgrowing interests of the county.
They believe that in the re-organiza-
tion, plans should be made for lar
ger and more adequate grounds
Forming of a joint stock company
with sufficient capital to carry the
work on successfully, is the idea in
the minds of the farmers. A COM
mittee of five was appointed to con-
fer with the county court on the fair
matter. The comittee consists of NJ
D. Clark, John Wightman, F. K.
Brown, Chas, Thomson, E. E. Rugg,
and Oscar Keithley.
The gazette-times. [volume] (Heppner, Or.) 1912-1925, 1919-12-04
Freund- Stevenson

A quiet wedding took place at the
home of Mr.. and Mrs. George Steven
son in this city on Monday Decem-
Der 1st, when their daughter Ida M.
became the wife of John F. Freund.
The ceremony was performed by
Rev. H A. Noyes of the Federated
Church. The young people will
make their home in The D | | e s,
where Mr.. Freund is in the employ
of the Oregon-Washington R. r. &
Co. The bride is quite popular in
Heppner, where she has lived all
her life, and is well known. For
the past few months she has been
with the Pacific Telephone and Tele-
graph company in the local office.
The gazette-times. [volume] (Heppner, Or.) 1912-1925, 1919-12-04
HIGH SCHOOL NEWSNOTES

The two high school basketball
teams will go to lone Friday, Dec. g.
for a double header game. Both
teams have been practicing hard in
hopes Of winning,
The Junior class enjoyed a nice
Thanksgiving dinner at the school
house on last Wednesday evening
The members OF the class and faculty
were present.
The Patron-T Teachers Association
met on Friday evening last. Every
one enjoyed a good social time. A
nice program was presented and re-
freshments we're served.
The gazette-times. [volume] (Heppner, Or.) 1912-1925, 1919-12-04
TO MY FRIENDS AND CUSTOMERS.

Having sold my harness and auto
top business to Mr.. Bert P, Stone,
better known as "Stoney," l take this
method of thanking my many friends
for the nice business and many favors
extended to me in the past.
retain the saddle business, in fact
all that pertains to the wants of tho
cowboy, will continue to manufacture
the famous Nobe Saddle, which is rid
den in all parts of the civilized world.
Our old friend Stoney, who has
been in my employ for eleven years,
is postmaster in the harness and
auto-top business, and his integrity
as man is beyond reproach. Give
him chance when you are in trouble
and he will fix you up.
Thanking you again for the many
favors, am,
Yours respectfully,
E. G. NOBLE.