While they last we are giving a jar of Gold Fish with every 50c package of Armstrong's Croup Ointment We are selling holiday gifts for every member of the family and our assortment of leather goods is larger and better than ever. New Novelties for the Children in Every Line AT THE Special 5 lb. Boxes As sorted Chocolates $1.25 just the articles for par ties and Christmas Trees. ONTARIO PHARMACY The Corner Drug Store One Block from the 0. S. L. Depot LOCAL NEWS Charles Thebnud was here this week on business. He makes his headquartsrs on a ranch near Bliss now. Mrs. Dick Dearmond was here this week buying furnishings for her new home ou the ranch above Vale. Goddard serves oyster rock ails and Tom and Jerry at all t imes Let him show you. Dad Springer believes there should be a monument erected over the grave of Mrs S. Cham bers, who died September 3, 1848, and was buried at the Agency. She wa a member of the party that found the Blue Bucket diggings, for which hun dreds have been hunting for the past fifty vears. She was the first white person to die in Hub section. Cleaning and pressing, ladies fine goods handled Club rates on gents suits if desired. Cope & Dunnuck. Frank Hulery, from The Dalles, ha been at the home of his brothel, Ed. lluler), the past week. Letson has just received a shipment of Libby cut glass which he will be pleased to show you. How many Red Cross seals have you purchased? The volunteer firemen have their room in the new city hall elegantly furnished, at their own expense. it is certainly a cosy home for them and they take much pride iu it. LOCAL NEWS CLASSIFIED ADVERTISEMENTS John Lynch is in Vale'today making proof on his Dend Ox Flat homestead. His witnesses are ('hurley Carter. M. B. Ram sey and Frank Duvis. Men with material on hand, bring it to the tailor shop and get it made up. ('ope A Dun nuck. We are milking a specialty of Xmnsrandics. Ontario bakery. Mr. and Mrs. Ralph W. Eck hardt were in Baker last week. Judge Bigg" is in Baker this week helping out on the bench. David Landis started for St. Louis this morning, where he will attend a meeting of the 150 salesman representing the Sim mons Hardware company iu the Northwest. Estray A yearling Jersey heifer at the Conkliu tanch. Owner please call, pay charges and take her away. The wool growers of the state will hold their annual meeting at the Imperial hotel in Cortland on the 17th. Wanted horses to winter at $." per head, per mouth at the Cbnklin ranch. Frank Howard returned from Portland Wednesday, where he left his father, who was some improved. Joe Howard is in the hospital here, quite low with pneumouia. A lap robe was found and can be had by the owner proving property and paying for tin- nonce. .i .Marsueu Aiacniue Shop. PH AdvvrtlM-ntcnU Furnished room Cope, the tailor. for rent. For Sale Lots 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, block 27(5 $1500; lots 1 and 2. block 270$500. Lots are in the center of the city, 1 block west of the two public schools. Address W. J. Cadby, Bandon, Oregon. Fok Sale Cheap, a house and two lota in west Ontario, best residence section of city. See Claud Bingham, Ontario. .M.'iioy to (! farms. loan Improved irr w. H. DoollttU Co. For Salt A iril and October pigs, thoroughbred O. I. C. stock, pedigree with each animal, at reasonable prices. Inquire of or write 1. K. Ingle or J. B. Atherton, Ontario. For Salt Male April piga, O. 1. i . stock, at reasonable prices. Inquire of or write E. K. Ingle or J. B. Atherton, Ontario. For Sale Thoroughbred White Orpington chickens and Browu Leghorn hena. A. B. Caiu, two miles west of .Ontario. Dry slab wood for sale at Van I'ctten's lumber yard. Solicitor wants work in Onta rio, have also had experience in grocery store. Can give refer-ence8. LOCAL NEWS ROYAL RaKin6 Powder Is the Housewife s Greatest Help. WHAT so tempting to the laggard appetite as a light, flaky, fruit short cake or a delicate hot biscuit? Royal makes the perfect short cake, biscuit and muffin, and improves the flavor and healthf ulness of all risen flour foods. It renders the biscuit, hot bread and short cake more di gestible and nutritious, at the same time making them more attractive and appetizing. Royal Baking Powder is in dispensable for the preparation all the year round of perfect foods. Ladies cloth by the yard at Cope & Dunnuck. Mrs. Frank Morfit dropped copy of the Virginian on the street and will appreciate its re turn. Mr. and Mrs. Robert Duncan, of Vale, made a trip to Boise this week, Mrs. Duncuu visiting Ontario frieuds on her return. Wm. McBratney has just put in a large shipment of furniture carpets, etc. Furniture at all prices, from the common to the very best oak. Mattresses from the cotton top excelsior, to the best cotton felt ami silk .Hobs made. Trices are the best you can get auywhere. Full stock of window shades, curtain poles and curtain fixtures in stock. He curries the very best bed springs made. (Jood stock of wall paper on hand. Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Weaver of Vale, were visiting Ontario relatives today. The ladies of the Episcopal Guild will hold u bazaar on Fri day and Saturday afternoon, December 12 and 13. -Beautiful Christmas gifts, homemade candy, also a large fish pond where the children may fish for a nickel. We promise the tish will bite, ruin or shine. This is strictly for the public, nothing will be held in reserve. Come in and look things over, at the stou- vacated by Lumpkin. See those 17-jewel watches in 20-year guaranteed case for 12 50 in the Letson window. Simply a snap. Malheur Mercantile Go General Merchandise New Shipment of Dry Goods this Week. Look us over. Our Grocery Department is Full and Complete We have what you want and need your trade. M. M. C 0. Everhart Drug Company 4th Door S. P. O. The store of the real Christmas spirit. Here you will find worth-while remembrances anyone will be glad to receive as a gift. . H