The gazette-times. [volume] (Heppner, Or.) 1912-1925, 1922-11-30
LOCAL NEWS ITEMS

A banquet that was greatly enjoyed
especially by the ladies', was given
by the men of the Federatd church at
the church dining room on last Fri
day evening. The entire spread was
prepared and served by the men of
the church, and they proved that they
knew how to-do the job up brown. In
connection with the supper very fine
entertainment was given in the audi
torium, participated in by numerous
members of the church and Sunday
school, the entire event being one
that will be long remembered by all
who attended. Mrs. Woodson, on be-
half Of the women, thanked the men
of the church for their splendid ban
Quet.
Mrs. John E. Maxwell arrived at
Heppner on Monday evening from
Seattle, Wash, where she had been
for three weeks, waiting on her
mother, who suffered a severe stroke
Of paralysis. When Mrs. Maxwell
left Seattle Sunday morning, her
mother was very much improved. Mr..
and Mrs. Maxwell, who left Heppner
early last summer for Oakland, Cal
ifornia, are now getting nicely To-
Gated in their new home, having open
ed up in the confectionery business
on a good corner in one of the best
sections of the city. Mrs. Maxwell,
after short visit with friends here,
will return to Oakland on Sunday.
A license to wed was granted on
Saturday last by County Clerk Wat
ers to Chas. O. 0smin and Mrs.
Maud eBabcock, both of this city.
The couple were married on the same
day, Rev. W. o. Livingstone officiat-
ing. They will continue to make their
home in this county, where Mr.. Os-
min, who is a son Of Albert 0smin of
Heppner, has resided all his life. Mrs.
0smin arrived here early in the sum-
mer from New York state.
]. H. Bush, formerly of this city,
who is now located at Alsea, Oregon,
has engaged in the grocery business
in that place, just recently opening
up there with a fine line of goods,
with which he combines the hand
ling of hay and grain and dairy feeds
of all kinds. He is meeting with
success in the business, of which his
friends here will be glad to learn.
Walt Kilcup was able to get into
town over the Jones Hill road from
his farm down Jones Canyon We'd
nesday. 1t is pretty tough shedding
over that thoroughfare just at pres
ent, and will likely be so for the re-
mainder Of the winter, unless a hard
freeze should come, in which event
travelling will be easier for the peo-
pie from out Lena way.
DR.. Derfinger, who was in Morrow
county the past week making t. b.
examinations of dairy cattle, was
called home on Saturday evening by
an accident to one of the members
of his family. He expects to return
soon, however, to resume the work,
and those wishing to have tests made
should inform County Agent Calkins.
Heppner Elks will hold their lodge
of sorrow on next Sunday afternoon
at the Elks Temple in this city, Hon.
Bruce Dennis Of La Grande, will be
the orator of the occasion, and Hepp-
ner people will be given a worth
while message at his hands, for Mr.
Dennis is public speaker of some
note.
John T. Kirk writes us from lone
that he has discarded crutches and
his fiat wheel will be OK in short
time, providing he does not get it
punctured again. Mr.. Kirk had the
misfortune to step on a nail while in
Heppner week or more ago, and this
was the cause of his fiat wheel.
Jack Knox is taking few days off
and came to town from the Hynd
ranch, where he chaperones band
of sheep, that he might have few
days Of recreation among his friends
in the city. He will return to his
labors after the Thanksgiving holi-
days.
Mr.. and Mrs. W, F. Matlock of this
city are rejoicing over the arrival
| of daughter at their home on Fri
day, November Gath, the young lady
weighing 111a pounds. Mother and
child reported to be doing WELL
Miss Helen V. Smith of the Cash
Variety Store, made business trip
to Portland this week, going down on
Sunday and returning Tuesday eve
ming.
Mrs. Florence Bennett, daughter Of
Mr., and Mrs. ]. T. Kirk Of lone, Is
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