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The Sun. [volume] (Price, Utah) 1915-1932, 1920-12-10
ALL TAXABLE PROPERTY
NOW SHOWN BY COUNTIES

Final inbuIaiion Of the figures 70.
turned by 'ho usscssurs in the so, crnl
counties iu lhc state showing the val.
ne of property for taxation. the tnbu-
lation being made In the office Of the
state board uf equalization. give the
value OF real estate ut S2il,nn2. 232,
practically o. third of the total vnlun-
ton OF the state, which u sl7T0OO. r.
600. This b. an increase as compared
with 1919 Of s2s,5i4,i53.
The value of mining claims H. given
nt s5p5,O92, compared with S5s3,20i
in 1919. The farm lands are given a
value Of sl04,0s3,l20 and the total
acreage ns 7,76G,720. The unimpruved
farm lands are valued NJ slO,15l coo
and the acreage at l,2l3,dGi, while
grazing lands with nm acreage Of B.
sl2,3if are given a value of fl6,n5i,,
81 Waste lands are given O value
of s6,si7,G57, Of which practically half
Is "a Salt Lake county
Valuation Of town aud city lots IN,
creased this year IN value over last,
the total being sl0l ,4l3.0ss, us com
pared with 500, G5i,nO2. The ynlun,
ton In Salt Lake CITY as now assess
ed shows S73,7l2,27O.
The Sun. [volume] (Price, Utah) 1915-1932, 1920-12-10
TWO COAL MINE employees
ARE GIVEN GooDLY SUMS

Charles y, Rigby am employee of
the Utah Fuel company mp at Clear
Greek, was fatally injured while at
work on October 22d, last Work
mems compensation was. claimed by
his widow and six minor children.
The state industrial commission has
just made an award of sixteen dol
lars week 10 be paid by the company
TO Mrs, R.gby for a period of three
hundred and twelve weeks Lump
sum payment was authorized 10 be
paid Mike Kitsoms, an employe of
the United States Fuel company, who
sustained the loss of his left leg while
at work for the company He is 10 be
given two hundred cash and the re-
mainder 1895, when he returns TO
Greece and notifies the company of
It's whereabouts.
The Sun. [volume] (Price, Utah) 1915-1932, 1920-12-10
CANDY. CANDY, CANDY

What kind do you like? We have it-just tell us. The
largest supply and largest assortment in all Eastern
Utah. Buying in large quantities for spot cash and sell
ing close profits is why sell better candies for less
price than competitors No order to large for FILL
The Sun. [volume] (Price, Utah) 1915-1932, 1920-12-10
REFUSE TO ALLOW ANY
LUMP SUM SETTLEMENT

Final lump sum payments cannot be
made to workmen who are permanent
" injured, according TO decision
handed down a few days ago bv the
state industrial commission i'm tho
case Of John Phakos vs.. the Garfield
Smelling company Both parties were
willing, but the commission held cit
is the conviction of this commission.
that the workmcn's compensation act
was created for the purpose OF partly
relieving the natural distress result
ing from such injuries by providing n
regular income 10 such persons for the
remainder of thor natural lives.
thereby providing them at least with
the bare necessities Of life. and NJ the
same time relieving the public of
what might otherwise prove to be- a
charge upon charity or the public"
Therefore the commission denied
the application of phakos to accept "a
lump sum uf siOT336 from the smcll.
ing company lie is O. native OF Greece
and wishes Co spend his remaining
days IN chat country lie was injured
while riding Uu motor ai 'hp smclirr.
having lost h.s right leg. RICH. arm
and part u' his shoulder blade. lie is
now 30 years of age and was earning
twenty conc dollars q week when hurt.
February 10. 1919.
The industrial commission allowed
Ia lump sum payment of sj021j in
order 60 enable him to gu 60 Greece.
and The nlrIicf was ordered 20 pay
him 500 o. week during the remain.
der Of biz '.lr The smcltcr bad pre-
vously paid him compensation total
ing kn2nGl
The Sun. [volume] (Price, Utah) 1915-1932, 1920-12-10

dies, but it insists on the right TO ad.
minister hts own affairs. We employ
about four hundred men here in nor
mai times. We are working now AT
halt capacity because Of the strike.
Even under ordinary conditions there
Is always work here for anybody who
asks Tor II. But under the union rule
we couldn Z hire a man that applied
for a Job, even If he had a union card
we first would have TO ask the per
MISSION Of the union s committee. I'm
ion men strike over the most trivial
tmngs. The union officials Jobs de-
pend upon Their ability to find fault.
and they do love their Jobs"
The Sun. [volume] (Price, Utah) 1915-1932, 1920-12-10
PUBLIo pRRT on UTAH.

Utah s municipal! and school indebt-
edness is practically $27,00O,O00, The
figures have been compiled by Miss
Carolyn Smith, secretary Of the state
industrial commission, where the sta
tlstlcal data of the state is collected
The Sun. [volume] (Price, Utah) 1915-1932, 1920-12-10
MINING OFFICIALS HAVE
POOR OPINION OF
UNION
DISCRETION COMES TO LABoR's
RANKS BACK EAST.

Leaders Would Take Away All Au-
thority From the Company's Heads
and Conduct Properties Along Their
Own Ideas-More Or Less Trouble
Still Between Two Factions.
The Sun. [volume] (Price, Utah) 1915-1932, 1920-12-10

Attention, Christmas committees. We can sell
andy cheaper and better than you buy at wh
ale, and you can see what you buy.
The times-herald. [volume] (Burns, Harney County, Or.) 1896-1929, 1920-12-18
PURINGTON-DILLMAS
tContributedD }

tcontrtbutedD
Ore OF tho most attractive home
weddings OF tho season was solemnix-
od ut the homo OF Mr.. and Mrs. u.
II. Purington. on Wednesday even
ing. when their daughter. Miss Helen
Purington became the bride of G.
Erman Dillman. Mrs. VIM. Faro
played the wedding march as tho
bridal pair appeared In the living
room. Judge Fare ofrciated. using
the ring ceremony. Mrs. J. Shelley
saurman was the Matron OF Honor.
and shaior Eldridgs. acted as beat
man.
The bride was gowned In q beauti-
fully designed dress Of white Duchess
satin. draped with tuiie. while n ban
deau OF orange blossoms held ths
long veil Of tuile In place. She car
ried n large bouquet OF Mrs. Ward
roses.
The matron OF honor was charm
Ing In a gown OF silver cloth ana pink
gcorgette. and carried . bouquet OF
pink roses.
After the ceremony. . dinner was
served to tho bridal party. The din
Ing room was decorated in pink and
white. A large pyramid bouquet OF
pink carnations and greens formed
the centerpiece. while pink streamsrs
on the end OF which were silver nuts
enclosing the fortune OF each guest.
spread from the centerpiece TO the
place cards. Only the Immediate
family OF the bride was present.
The bridal couple left for Port
land that evening.
The times-herald. [volume] (Burns, Harney County, Or.) 1896-1929, 1920-12-18
~. II. y.

On Friday evening at 1880 n ban
quct was rendered the 1920 football
squad at Pages. The following men
were prcscnted with the bootbali lot
tor; w. Welcome. ". Gowan. X,
Clark. X. voegtly. Il. Horton. r.
SWEET. w. SWEET. II. Hotchkiia. y.
Reineman. A. Thornburg. w. Cooley,
y. Logan. II. Cuepi. NJ. Richardson,
j. McCuiioch, IL. Hibbard. Chas Cow
an. and Milton Brown were presented
the II. G. u. 8. for services as yell
leaders and assistant managers. II.
Miller. ID. McGowan. l.. Terrili and G.
Mcconnell were also present. Princi-
pal McDade. Mr.. Joe Thompson and
Mr.. Mole Reed with Captain elect
Welcome. we're the speakers.
Messrs. Thompson and Reed are
elected members OF tho Athletic
Council. Other members are II. swett
81. p. Reineman '22 and Mr.. Nc
Dade.
We notice that Franklin High OF
Portland. barely defeated Prairie,
and Franklin defeated Baker High
400 and Franklin only lost one game
this year. And our defeat OF Prairie
27-s puts II. c. II. 8. up among the
best In the state.
And speaking OF Prairie City, they
always did have the reputation oi
being poor sports. Ask any one from
Canyon City or Burbs who ever play
ed at Prairie.
The story that II. G. II. q. played
town players, and college graduates
was worthy OF Prairie City tradi.
tions.
We haven't referred 10 this befor,
but have waited for Il particular rea'
son. Listen TO this:
The times-herald. [volume] (Burns, Harney County, Or.) 1896-1929, 1920-12-18
GET ACQUAINTED

fellow his and know his
burdens that he bears
learned tho fight he's making and the troubles In
his
Then that he different than thought him yesterday
much blame
In the lightly jeerod when only knew his name
blemish distant neIghbors style
You point all hs him the WHILE
And projudces attcn hates violent
talk about the failures OF tho do not know
Hut little closer hands and shoulders touch,
find hated don't much.
When sncering blame
him his business and his
likely that acquaintance would prejudice dspel
And you'd really TO like him know him WE'LL
When get TO know fellow and understand his
Then his faults won't matter for youil find lot to praise
Author unknown
The times-herald. [volume] (Burns, Harney County, Or.) 1896-1929, 1920-12-18
CHINA FAMINE RELIEF FUND

Among the many troubles In the
world. the latest and one of the
most acute is the great famine that
b now raging In the Republic OF
China. The papers have detailed the
conditions quito thoroughly. and the
president has called upon the people
Of the United States TO contribute
literally to the relief Of these starv-
inK millions. Fifty millions are At
tecied OF which twenty millions will
perish before spring II help Is not
sent quickly. The roads OF Honan
province are lined with corpscs and
the people are selling their girls at
two dollars each. What II such con-
dltlons existed In this country.
The Church OF The Nazarne at
Burns has decided TO open China
Famine Relief Fund for the bcnefi'
Of these people. Their fifteen mis-
sionar.os In the center OF the striek'
en- area are doing all possible to re-
Heye the distress and have eabled
home for help. They are asking the
people OF Burns TO contribute as
much as they can for this purpose
which will be forwarded 10 these
missionaries through their General
Missionary Board at kansas ci'y'
Both this Board and tha missionaries
In China have experience In famine
relief work and the money contri-
buted will be used TO give the bes'
PRACTICAL relief TO the greatest mum
Der Of people. The pastor of the
efurch has engaged In famine re
lief work and makes a personal ap-
peal to tho people OF Burns for help
In spite OF the high coft OF living
and other distraasas In this land we
know nothing OF real famine.
The fund has been opened at the
Harney County Bank and at L. ~
Reeds Grocery Store, where con-
iributions will be received. Among
all your other benevolences, what
will you give to this most recent ana
very needy one7 The fund VIII re-
main open until December 3ist.
The times-herald. [volume] (Burns, Harney County, Or.) 1896-1929, 1920-12-18
SUGAR BEET CULTURE
SUGGESTED FOR VALLEY
John McMullen Writes His
Impressions of Harney
Valley Productivity.

John McMullen, who formerly
conducted a picvture gallery in this
city, recently. sent a letter 10 VIM.
Fare OF this city from Los Angeles.
The Times-IIerald for q number OF
years following his departure from
this section and thus kept In touch
with development, but OF late he had
not been receiving the paper. Mr..
McMulien owns some land in this VI
cinity and suggests that from his ex-
perience in recent years Harvey
Valley is an ideal sugar beat coun-
try and asks IN his letter II any fur
ther investigation has been made
along the line Of producing sugar
beets. lie says we should get busy
with such product and get a line OF
railroad mp from Crane To take caro-
OF shipment TO factory. We are clad
John has made these suggestions. az
II brings the fact again to the atten-
ton of the people that we ase going
TO have q great country and that In
stead OF shipping sugar beo,s out wo
propose ship he finished product
az we1i establish q factory right In
the sugar beet country where we
may have the .by-products. the pulp
and tops. to stock and have another
finished product TO ship.
The times-herald. [volume] (Burns, Harney County, Or.) 1896-1929, 1920-12-18

A Christmas tree and entertain
ment at the Baptist church on
Christmas eve, under the auspices
OF the Sunday school. Come and be
a Kid again for an evening.
A special Christmas sermon will
be delivered next Sunday morning
and evening at the Baptist church.
You and your friends are invited 10
attend these services.
A series OF special meetings at the
Baptist church will commence with
Watch Night meeting on Friday
evening, Dec. 3ist. and Continue two
weeks. conducted by Rev. J. J.
Tickner. pastor. assisted by Rev. ID.
Loree. evangelist. Everybody invited.
The times-herald. [volume] (Burns, Harney County, Or.) 1896-1929, 1920-12-18
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.

The home of MIR. and Mrs. ID. ~.
varien at Rye Grass was the scene
Of wedding last Saturday afternoon
when o. l.. shingledecker took Mrs.
u. Jones as his bride. the ceremony
being performed by Rev. John H.
wicherson OF the Presbyterian
church.
Mr.. shinsledecker is one Of tho
pioneer ranchmen and stockra!sers
OF this county where he has tho e,s-
TEEN OF a wide circle OF friends. He
Is q man OF integrity and stands we'll
with his neighbors and associates.
His bride was here for some time
last year with relatives and recently
returned from the state OF washing
ton. She has made an excellent in
preston upon those whom she has
met.
Tho marriage ceremony was fo.-
lowed by "A turkey supper with all Z. .
other good fixings and duriug th.s
part of the program the party was
interrupted by several OF the Geigh-
bors who came TO chariyari the hap
py couple.
After congratulatlons and good
wishes the newlyweds left for the
varlen canyon ranch where they viii
spend their honeymoon.
The Times Herald joins In wishins e
Mr.. and Mrs. shingledecker a happy
welded life.
The times-herald. [volume] (Burns, Harney County, Or.) 1896-1929, 1920-12-18
later ADJUDICATION
TESTIMONY IS TAKEN
Ease Reopeped Upon Ap.
plscation of Several Of
The Water Users.


on the application of several OF
ne water users of silvies River
|udgs Dalton Blggs ordered reop-
suing OF the hearing on tho rights to
Irrigation water. This hearing was
N for this week and Court Stenog-
Lspher Walker was hcro for the pur-
nose of taking the testimony. Sew
.nl water users availed themselves
pf the opportunity to add testimony
4 TO prior ~ rights or conditions
.pd also to protest the. rights OF
s,hcrs. Some seem to think the re-
hearing has opened the way for a
hanger delay to the final sdjudica-
bon and the installation OF the s,or-
|.re irrigation system. However this
ssy be. II Is certain that until the
|Snflicting rights are adjusted there
IN be- no harmony and the sooner
Nese rights are settled the better
icr all concerned.
The Harney Valley Irrigation Dis
,rict Directors are proceeding Az
SnpldIy as circumstances will permit
inward the installation OF . storage
rpiem. There have been delays but
nese have not been OF any con Sc
suence so Tar. The character OF the
|,.undation for the dam has to be
s.eertained before any accurate fig
res can be complied ~ to the cost
AZ construction. therefore We must
submit TO the delay.
The times-herald. [volume] (Burns, Harney County, Or.) 1896-1929, 1920-12-18

Dade, Junior class advisor, Miss
Krlchcsky. and the members OF tho
Junior class.
Erma and Retta UaDkins-daugb-
terra OF Geo. W. IIankins are planning
on spending Christmas at home In
Silvies.
The Misses Frease, KrIchesky, and
Whealdon, Mrs. Schwartz and daugh-
ter Belda left this morning with A.
X. Richardson for Bend. The teach
ers are going TO their homes for the
holidays while Mrs. Schwartz is go
Ing TO see her daughter Gene I'm
Portland. Gene In attending the u.
of w. this year.
And we might add that Gene M
well as Taylor Huston and Jo Cook
are making splendid records at
Washington u.
The Household management class
had the following guests at dinner
Thursday at five: Mr.. and Mrs. Nc
Dade. Judge Fare, Commissioners
McKinnon. supt. Frances Clark,
County Clerk Chester Dalton and
County Treasurer. w. Y. King. The
feed was held In tho Domestic
Science room and was evidently en-
joyed by all.
The times-herald. [volume] (Burns, Harney County, Or.) 1896-1929, 1920-12-18
MOTHERS CLUB.

The Mothers Club was most en-
joyably entertained at the home of
Mrs. John l.. Caldwell on Thursday
afternoon. Mrs. Caldwell and MRS
Gus Bardweii acting as hostesses.
The next meeting will be held on
Thursday, Jan. 13 at the home OF
Mrs. Ellis Bennett with Mrs. Jas
Richardson as Joint hostess. Al
this meeting new officers will be
elected, all members are urgently
reauested to be present.
The times-herald. [volume] (Burns, Harney County, Or.) 1896-1929, 1920-12-18
viadivostok Chapter
Nov. 1. 1920

NOV. i, IvZO
Ny Dear Mr.. Logan and sweek:
This 10 just TO let you know what
became of your warm knitted things
you sent to the soldiers.
They found their way out TO 81
beria, and were much appreciated
and needed by the Rod Cross here.
The times-herald. [volume] (Burns, Harney County, Or.) 1896-1929, 1920-12-18
IL 1T YOU?
Every one knows him.

Every one knows him.
He is energetic. painstaking IN
everything that he does. and honor
able to a degree.
He is considerate OF the faults OF
others. and realizes many OF his own
imperfections striving consistently 10
overcome them as best he may.
He Is not a saint, and neither 10 he
a great sinner.
He is what We term a good citizen
and credit to this community.
Is II you,
The times-herald. [volume] (Burns, Harney County, Or.) 1896-1929, 1920-12-18
TEACHERS TAX
ING EXAMINATIONS

An examination OF teachers for
certificates to teach has been held at
both Burns and Crane during the
last three days. Those writing for
certificates here are Emma Peter
son. Helen Rimer. Mrs. Dwyer,
Augusta clifford. Ethel Brown, Jen-
ME Lea Sevcik. Lola Howser, Ralph
Rimer and Agnes Foley.
Mrs. w. A. Gowan Ia assisting In
conducting the examination here.
The times-herald. [volume] (Burns, Harney County, Or.) 1896-1929, 1920-12-18

An unusual and beautiful Christ
mas program is being prepared by
the young people OF the Church OF
the Nazarene. The story OF the
Shepherds search will be given In a
series OF twelve tableaux. with appro-
pirate songs. This program will be
given Christmas eve at 1880.
The times-herald. [volume] (Burns, Harney County, Or.) 1896-1929, 1920-12-18
. REMINISCENT


occasion to step into tho circuit
court room at the court house We'd
nesday for a few minutes where
Court Stenographor Walker was con-
ducting a hearing on the adJudica-
tion OF water OF Silvics River.
Upon first glance II seemed he had
gone back some 80 years, for the
first man recognized was ED iIanley
who was the witness being question
ed at the time and he was telling
about Pete Stonger building a dam
on section 81. From led iIanlcy the
next glance revealed j. w. Blggs,
then G. a. Sweek and Geo. Size
more. The next one recognized taxi
ing an active part In the proceedings
was Hon. John l.. Rand and while
trying TO adjust these visions and
impress 'ons and get back to the pros
eat Jadgc WIN X. King came down
the aisle and greeted tho newspaper
man with this expression: 1T seems
Ike old times again. doesn't ~"
The rcply 10 this was. IL was Just
lookipg for Charley Parrish and
Thornton Williams. TO make u COM
plete.'
Last week the same individual
had the pleasure OF visiting with NJ.
y. Biggs. another old time member
OF the bar In this county. Mr.. Biggs
recalled old times and spoke OF form
or associations In this community not
only among the legal profession but
fraternai and social. II In refreshing
TO thus recall bygone days and to
meet old acquaintance. We are now
going at too rapid n pace to appre-
ciate our neighbors. The good. SOC
iai and congeniai times OF the form
er years have disappeared with the
rapid pace OF business. automobiles.
new tangled dancing. etc. II is
pleasant TO have u chat with "Dick"
Bigss or Ed. Hanley as Il brings
back that old time fellowship OF the
days that will never return.
Middle aged and older people re-
gret these conditions. Most OF them
are ready to compete with the mod
ern business situation and feel they
can hold their own. but tho social
gatherings and amusements OF the
former days. the fellowship when no
distinction was shown nor cianish-
ness exhibited. In those days the chill
dren were in the habit OF addressing
grandsires by their first name and Il
was no disrespect. Those same
grandparents would take part In the
dance or whatever amusement was
provided for the occasion.
Former days are recalled when
the entire community took an act
I've part In whatever was going on In
Burns. No jealousy seemed TO crop
out Just good fellowship and all
for one purpose. In those days Burns
was prosperous: We got what we
wanted for the entire town was he
hind the movement. We had a
credltable band. we had good COM
munity spirit. We all attended church
occasionally. at least. gave the min
lister a place in the community af-
fairs. took part In school meetings
and asked the teachers occasionally
how they were progressing; II there
was a debate at the school house the
older people attended and showed
their approval and interest. acted as
judges and gave encouragement.
They knew nothing about parent
teachers associations. but they were
OF much greater aid to the advance
ment OF the school because they all
were constantly In touch with school
a Matra
The times-herald. [volume] (Burns, Harney County, Or.) 1896-1929, 1920-12-18
TEA FOR BRIDE
(Contributed)

The girls OF the Harney County
High School entertained for Miss
Helen Purlngton at tea Tuesday af-
tcrnoon at tho High School. Miss
Purlngton. who was bride OF last
Wednesday. has been a member OF
the high school faculty for two years.
The tea was surprise 10 Miss fur-
ington and greater was the surprise
when she was presented with a berry
spoon. n gift OF the sophomore and
freshman girls. and a tomatoe-server
from the upper-elass girls.The guests
OF the afternoon were the members
OF the high school faculty and the
girls OF the high school.
The times-herald. [volume] (Burns, Harney County, Or.) 1896-1929, 1920-12-18

The High School has purchased
$40 OF Red Cross Christmas seals.
The school will not open until
Jan. 3. That gives us two weeks "a
enjoy the holidays In.
The total number enrolled to date
is 76. Indications are that some
new faces will be seen at the opening
OF the second semester.
Veva Hutton OF the Senior class
will spend the holidays at her home
at Wagontire.
Friends OF Marie Egli ex-'21 will
be glad to learn that she is enjoying
the best of health and plans to at
tend high school In Los Angeles.
Principal and Mrs. McDade will
spend the holidays at the home OF
ID. II. Smyth In Happy Valley.
The times-herald. [volume] (Burns, Harney County, Or.) 1896-1929, 1920-12-18

II the price OF wool continues to
drop, stockmen will find It profit
able to feed their hay to the rabbits
for the bounty.
The times-herald. [volume] (Burns, Harney County, Or.) 1896-1929, 1920-12-18

II has been suggested that we raise
suvar beets In Harney county. Some
., our merchants. since prices began
10 drop, have gone 'em one better
they are raising cain.
The times-herald. [volume] (Burns, Harney County, Or.) 1896-1929, 1920-12-18

Mrs Harry Danley arrived home
the latter part of last week from
San Francisco where she had been
for several months. She has again
taken the Job OF keeping her hus-
band good-sons Job.
The times-herald. [volume] (Burns, Harney County, Or.) 1896-1929, 1920-12-18
CHRISTMAS PORGRAM.

Christmas Programme, Commun-
ity Presbyterian Church, Friday. de-
cembor "a. 7 o'clock
Song by the Choir ........................
The times-herald. [volume] (Burns, Harney County, Or.) 1896-1929, 1920-12-18

Z. ii. Conser of the First National
Bank has been out OF town this week,
visiting Boise and other points. He
Is expected home this evening.
The times-herald. [volume] (Burns, Harney County, Or.) 1896-1929, 1920-12-18

Hotel Quest: Boy. page Mazda
Lamp.
Page: Sorry Sir; but they always
goes out ct . o'clock.
The times-herald. [volume] (Burns, Harney County, Or.) 1896-1929, 1920-12-18

Mr.. and Mrs. James Panl ara
guests at the home OF Mr.. and Mrs.
l.. Il. McDaniels,
The times-herald. [volume] (Burns, Harney County, Or.) 1896-1929, 1920-12-18

Burns does not believe In anything
artificial-not even artificial light.
The times-herald. [volume] (Burns, Harney County, Or.) 1896-1929, 1920-12-18

John Cawlfield 10 visiting with his
mother In this oity.