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About Crook County journal. (Prineville, Or.) 189?-1921 | View Entire Issue (Dec. 18, 1902)
m George Hendricks was in from monta lust week. Mr. Fred Claypooi was on the sick lift the fore part of tho week. Hiram Gibson was a visitor from , Cold springs, the latter part of last week. J. N. and James Hunter were in from Bond the latter part of last week looking after business affairs. Ex-Judge Wills was in the city the fore part of the week and paid this office a friendly call. V. J. Schmidt was down from Sum mit prairie the latter part of last week looking aflor business affairs. Photographer Kelly has moved into his new studio and will soon have it finished up in the latest style. e Mr. Edward Schwab, late of Port land, is now installed as head book '. keeper at Elkins & King's, j Dick Koopman, the Upper Crooked river stockman, was a business visitor in the city the fore part of the week. ; J. H. Windom and F. S. Hoffman, were business visitors from Culver the latter part of last week. CJ.CoUor was a business visitor f rem the Bend the fore part of the week looking after his manifold busi ness affairs. Slesdames B. F. Allen and I. L. Ketchum have presented the M. E. church with two handsome pulpit chairs. A. G. Kibbe was up from Hay creek the latter part of last week attending to business matters. He was accom panied by his sister, Mrs. Reese and her family. M. F. Hawthorn, wife and two daughters were down from theii home at Lav the fore part of the week do ing their holiday shopping. This of fice acknowledges a pleasant call. Perry Bead was in from Culver the first of the week and informed the Journal that there would be a grand masque ball at that place Christmas night. J. C. Huston, of Crook, was a busi ness caller at this office last week and ordered his paper sent to North Caro lina, where he goes with a bunch of horses and will winter there. W. T. Stephens left this morning for Bend, Crook county, to work on a new plaining mill to be erected there. Others are to go up at the same place. Albany Democrat. Alex Smith, of the firm of Smith Bros., merchants at Sisters, arrived in Grass Valley on Tuesday evening to make a brief visit with his brother J. H. Smith. Grass Valley Journal. W. H. Stouts, was over from the Deschutes and reports everything on the hum over that way and town lots selling like hot cakes on a cold morn ing. Mr. and Mrs. M. J. Wilt were in from their home near Sisters the fore part of the week looking after haul ness affairs aud doinc some winter shopping. The new Methodist parsonage is rapidly Hearing completion and will be a great comfort to the pastor, as will srive him much needed room for many purposes and brings him nearer his work. The basket social at the Union church Friday night was well patron ized and ti number uf the baskets 1 brought fancy prices. The proceeds will go towHrd-i buying a new organ for Pryf. Hosier's iu,i:i . " Thomas Dorgiin, of Everett, Wash, formerly of. Michigan, wus a pleasant caller at this office Fiiday. ' Mr. Dor gan is here looking after timber land business. He is a pumiinent attorney ol Everett. ..' " Rev. J. H. Mansfield, was over from . Mitohell last ween and delivered sor- mon Saturday night, Sunday morn- " 7ng and nigtit. He administered the rite of baptism to Miss Ada Tayler Sunday afternoon. C. Sam Smith is having the roof of his woodshed painted, which adds very much to the. lcoki of the c build ing and completes the appearance1 of his property, which is bow one'efthe Wiidsomeat io the ekyV' " W "C; M. Willey, of Willow creek, was a Prfneville visitor last week. Mr. Willey has httcty told his interest in tkMwiiitU'Cu 'tid t',' who will cAlftiue to ' tti r 6 out first class ker. lum- Mrs. Jennie Usher, of Buckley, Wash., is a visitor in the city. She came here to make final proof on lier timber claim and will remain for time a the guest of hor friends, the Misses Marks. lhe O. i. S held their regular election on December 11th, which resulted as follows: W. M., Annie muck; W. P., T. M. Baldwin; A. M Ollie Elkins; Con., Jennie King A. Con., America Boone; Sec., W. F King. . C. Jacobs, was in from Twelve mile the first of the week looking after business matters and laying in supplies. He reports stock doing well this winter and the prospects for a good crop of grass next year are very encouraging. G. 0. Collver and wife were in the city from their home at Culver the first of the week. Mr. Collver is re modeling bis store building at that place aud will have a hall over it in the near future and will also add con siderable room to the storeroom. J. H. Wigle has purchased the blacksmith shop formerly owned by Cornett & Elkins and is ready for business. Mr. Wigle is one of the best horse shoers in the state and is equally good at other kinds of blacksmithing. Two inmates of the insane asylum at Salem, who were committed from this county, died the fore part of the month. E. T. Barnes, committed in May 1891, died December 5th, and D. M. Smith, committed in September 1896, died December 6tb. Lee Doak returned Monday from an extended rip in the Silver Lake and Sprague river country. Here ports a very rough time, but brought back a number of horses for Wnrzwei ler and others which had been ranging in that section of the state. Bev Childs informs us that he has begun a series of protracted meetings at Culver and will not be in Priueville for Sunday services, but the services here will be in charge of Mrs. Childs. He is meeting with good succss, hav ing received several into the church. A lot of nice dry juniper wood is coming in now, but it had to be ' au'ed a long way in order to get the best, as thereis none left near here any more. The parties bringing this wood to town haul it something over twenty miles. "Honest Farmer Greene, limber land shark, ". was registered at the Poindexter last wee. On making special inquiry it was found that he was the old time drummer who makes regular isenii-annual visits through this country and there is nothing wrong with him. Last week we inadvertently omitted the new ad of I. Michel', but it 4 appears this week. Mr. Michel in forms the Journal that Santa Claus will make his headquarters at the Beehive Christinas, and will give away candy and nutt to the little boys and girls who call to sec him. The ladies aid society of the Pres byterian church has laid a new carpet on the rostrum of the Union church and will place carpet in the aisles at an early date. These ladies are to be cointnendad for their publc spirit ed ness. The new carpet adds very materially to the looks i the church. J. L. Windom was in town from his ranch in the Culver country the latter part of last week and reports every thing progressing nicrly out that way. The boys get out once in awhile and have a rabbit hunt, and recently one of them killed 150 rabbits with a 22 riile, doing most of the killing in the afternoon. At their recent election the Macca bees elected the following officers for the ensuing term. Com , E. 0. Hyde, Lt. Com., P. B. Howard, K. K., P. B. Dbak, Chap.,' AVm. Draper. Instal lation will take place the second Thursday in January and all Sir Knights in good standi ng are request ed to be present. ' The regular semi-annual election of the D. of H. resulted as follows: Past C. of H., Blanche Michel; C of H., Lulu Elkins; L. of H., Nellie Hodges; C. of C, Annie Winnek; Usher, Eva Conk; Sec.; Clara Smith; Etc., True Sbattuck; Fin., Jessie Gray; I. W., Leora Week; 0. W., Lucy Booth. . This is Mrs. Smith's fourth terra as secretary, which shows that she Uan efficient officer. ,. .. ' Quite a number of Christmas gift hare been made to dutiful husbands in this vicinity by thoir loving wives. Although they wore a little early for Christmas they can be, and we hope will be, hold over for many years to come. In the cases referred to the gilts have been minaturo editions of papa or nianin and it is needless to say they were highly appreciated by the fond papas. Austin Culp, who is now located at Culver, Crook county, was a passenger on the Priueville stage last Saturday The object of his trip was to get some more horses to work his ranch. He is very enthusiastic over his new loeft' tion and thinks his is the coming country of eastern Oregon. He left on his return home yesterday accom panied by Thaddcus Fell. Burns Items. Jay F. Stroud was in from Lamonta Tuesday and informed the Journal man that Mr. Seals, who has been ill for some lime past is now con vales cent. Mr. Stroud brought in a load of fine seed wheat for Foster & Leh man. We doti't know whether Fred is going to quit butchering and go to farming, now that he has help in the family or Carey is contem plating a venture on the matrimonial 'sea, in either case w wish them suc cess of the unbounded kind. Benjamin Shepherd was down from his ranch near Cold Spring, the latter part of last week and paid this office a pleasant call. He reports having about the same depth of snow fall in that section of the county as fell at this place and it went off about the same time. The cattle are picking up since the wet weather commenced and are now in good condition for the winter. The ducks and other water fowls are more numerous than usual and in good condition. When in the course of human events it becomes necessary to hang on the front gate, don't lay it on your neighbors because the binges are broken. We hold these truths to be self evident, that the hinges of said gate were broken on or before the time a certain individual, departed south' ward; that had the the accusing party not have tried to lean oa said gate the broken hinges would not have obtruded themselves; that the acused party was not leaning on the gate, but was up against a cherry tree a!a Washington. '. All of which is sub mitted to an indulgent and charitable world. - - Hon. G. W. Barnes, of Prlneville, was in the city toduy retuming from a visit to Colfax. Mr. Barnes was called to Colfax on account of the re ports regarding the attempted suicide of his son-in-law, Bev. C. Nickelsen, pastor of the M. E. church at Colfax. After inquiring into the matter Mr, Barnes was convinced there was noth ing in the report, having found Kev. Xickelsen at his work in his parish and retaining the confidence and re spect not only of his parishioners but of the people of Colfax'generally. Mr, Nickelsen's many friends here will be pleased to learn that the sensation has ended, ft would seem that the reports concerning Mr. Nickelsen's actions were greatly magnified. Dalles Moun taineer. W. T. CaHey was in from Powell Buttes the first of the week looking after business affairs. Dr. W- H. Snook and Frank W Hanna were business visitors from the growing little burg of Culver the fore part of the week. The recent election of officers in Lookout lodge 101 Kek-kah Degree resulted sis follows: X. G., Mrs. G. X. Clifton; V. G., Mrs. J. H. Tem pleton, Sec., Mrs. IT P. Belknap, Treas., G. X. Clifton. Tuesday night tie Eastern Star members gave Mr. and Mrs. C. V Elkins a genuine surprise on the 25th anniversary of their wedding. It was one of the mo-Jt complete surprise i ever held in the city and the evening was pai-B.'d pleasantly with games and amusements. The ladies did not come unprepared with satisfying things for the inner self and at the proper time the guests were introduced to the con tents of well filled baskets. Mr, and Mrs. Elkins will long .remem ber the occasion as on! of pleasant memories of a well spent life. M AH HI ED. ' HINDMAX COBB: At the court homo Tuesday morning, Charles ..J.irhilmau and Martha Cobb, both of listers, Judge Booth ,olh ciating.'" ', , ; ' , The happv couple departed for their home orl, ftyiaw .creek im mediately .Uftfr'i the; ceremony:' May joy and peace be theirs. WURZWEILER 8 THOMSON Prineville's Leading Merchants Wo have just received ever brought into tho city, We desire to call the attention of the Ladies to our new stock of Skirts, Silk Dress Skirts, SMk Petticoats, Velvet, Silk and Wool Waists, Dry Goods, Fur, Coats, Capes, Jackets, Ladies' Hosiery, Flannels, Flannel ettes and Outing Flannel. Wo are sole agents for the Royal Worcester Corsets. Dowagers in all sites from 25 to'llfi. We carry a full lino of Crockery, Glassware, and Cutlery of Standard' Manufacture, as well as Choice Groceries of all kinds. We are agents for tho Baker Barb Wire, Syracuse Gang flows and Winona Wagons. , WURZWEILER & THOMSON lllf bJInka. At Woodmen Hall, December 18, j 1002. All members are expected : to be present and bring their breud baskets. Special. New 0rMinklii( Parian. Mrs. Nellie Briggs, late of Portland, Oregon, has opened dressmaking and corset making parlors in the Moore building, and desires a share of the publio's patronage. All work guaran teed satisfactory. Give her a call. Dr. V. V. Taggart, the eye special ist, at the Poindexter Hotel, will at tend to your eyes, fit your spcctaoles, cure yonr headache and nervous troubles One charge for one year. Care of children a speciality. G lasts ground in Portland. Notice Ta Was Contractor. Proposals are invited for furnishing at U. 8. postoflice, Priueville, Oregon, thirty, (30) cords green juniiier wood and ten, (10) cords dry juniper wood, bids to be mailed scaled not later than 1 p. ni. Janurary 3rd, 1903. Gkorue Summkhs, Postmaster. Portland ClubVhiskey,a pure bour bon, well matured. Kecommended by leading physicians. For sale every where. sp4mf WASHINGTON LIFE INSURANCE CO. OF NEW YORK. OLAY A. SIMPSON. M'j'r Interior Dept. Has the largest percentage Of cash assets to each dollar of lia bility ; earns the highest averat interest, and Issues tae most up-to-date progressiva policies for in vestment or protection. You Want a I'liolo lou Hatit 1 He Jlavtr : .-.. The Best Studio and The Best Equipment Ami We Oive Ttou r , y : y The Best Work , A.-. 'nee rf.l'; 1 1 : --"''I ' : i . 'ft a. ' :.v.:'.tv M tho Largest and Most Cotnpleto which we offer at prices astonishingly low. The Important Point Iu buying Drugs is QUALITY. Quantity really make NO difference. 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These Ttlows have no equal as a breaking brush without grubbing. ' The new Oliver Sulky's have years in the shape of a hand control to regulate the width of Oliver is one made to do the work 'and will do the work they are made for. Call and inspect them,1' ; Our stock of repairs is exceptionally complete, not onlv tho f f eaif Save you time find Lino of General Merchandise -.. In the limits' Furnishing Goods we have tho very best grade ol Shoes from reliable manufacturers. Underwear, both silk and' wool ; Socks ; Tailor Made Suits ; Hats and Caps of tho latest styles ; Sliirls from the best milkers j Neckties, etc., etc. & King BUSY STORE. plow and will plow ordinary sao ' ' ' ' & trreat improvement over last lever, giving the operator full cut on turns and curves. The mdnayaml iatieneM I i I