Local Mention wan a Arthur L. Kelly of Tout wu in Ua city Tuesday. Try our Fancy TaUnl Flour. J. K. Btewarl A Co. John I loft man of runt btilui viiil lor Monday. George Hteven waa - anger on the Hiilers stage Tuesday. Win. McMeekln of Urixitly in doing buainena with our merchants Mis Mly Knoi of Tout spent Saturday and Hunday in tha city. Horn On Wednesday, January 23, to the wits of George Klaylon, girl. W. J. Plxon waa a lului visitor from 1'aulina one day thin week. Wallar O'Neil la at O'Neil thia week posting up the book of the L, r. T. Co. Dr. Gail Newsom and wife who have been visiting relative here the nt month left Friday for their home at Caatle Itock, Waah. I. V. Tire of Crook ia in the city. lie eaye that cattle are doing well. Mr. Ties rrorta an abund ance of hay in the Crooked liver country. W. J. Hchmidt of Summit Prairie aaya that there ia consider able enow in hia vicinity. There ia plenty of hay and alock are wintering well. Mia Ethel Totter will leave Monday for Spokane, Washington, where she will enter the Methodist Deaconeea Hospital and learn the work of a trained nurse. R. K. Wilson, owner of the Con don atage linen, spent aeveral days here thia week. Mr. Wilson re porta considerable business in hia aectionofthe country. '" Fred Ricker and family hare moved back to their old home at Redmond. We are aorry to lone .these estimable people from our midst at they are a valuable acqui- aition to the community. Lewis Caughey, of North Da kota, brother of W. W. CaugheyJ arrived thia week for a vilt with relatives and expect to locate omewhere in Oregon. We .hope ha will have a favorable opinion of Crook county. FUKK UKUCiS w n d Tin aman x cn HI K. C. Khrot of Redmond ia in town tlil weok. Mr. I'ierson ia seriously ill at the rrineville Hotel. . The Rev. Mr. Ilrown of Madra wa a county seat visitor Tuesday Henry Hrurumer and wife of I'oHt were in the city the fimt of wwL Dr. C. A. Cline of Lower Bridge waa in the city the first of the week. Fred Cronki, lineman for the Telephone Co. of Hhaniko came in Monday. II. I). I'arkina returned Monday from Rend where he Hold a piano to tha orchestra. (ieorge Ktea waa a bun! new vlxitor from the Knox Rroa. sheep ranch at Post Saturday, Mix Clara Ituahell paaned through yesterday to Redmond to visit her parent. Mix Bunnell live at The Dallea. 8. Oreenhalgh of Redmond was trammeling business at tha court house Monday. John Edwardiof Paulina waa in town Monday buying auppliea for hiaatock ranch. W. B. Taylor of The Dallea, the manager of the Pacifio Telephone A Telegraph Co., came in on Monday's atage to attend to buni neaa. Philip Graham and Mra. Laura M. Douglaa of 1 1 ay creek were married at Hotel Prineville Mon day. Judge W. A. Bell tied the knot. Wallace Caughey and family accompanied Mr. Ricker'a to Red mond, where they expect to spend the remainder of the winter and spring. Miss Yida Jones is being treated in the Pottland Sanitarium for a cane of acute rheumatism. She ia in a critical condition and her mother left here yeaterday and will remain in Portland until her daughter improves. The Methodist Sunday School baa presented Superintendent Shipp with a fine oak office chair. Mr. Shipp baa acted in thia capac ity for the Sunday School for sev eral year and hia services are appreciated. M. K. Ueiand of Shelly, Minn., ia in Crook county looking after hia property, , He haa a ranch in the Powell Buttea with which he ia well pleased. He likes the cli mate of Central Oregon and will move his family here juet as soon as he can sell out in Minnesota. F. O. Minor of llend waa a busi ness visitor Saturday. Cash paid for a timber re linquishment. Inquire at this oflice 0. A. Batton of Cline Fall wa in the city Tuesday making final proof on his homestead. II. C. Kill of Bend wa in town the first of the week. Mr. Ellis reports business improving in Bend and says the bank will soon be 0en for business. J. W, Ilorigan haa bought the pianola of the EKer'a Piano House that haa been in use in the club for some time. It ia a fine instru ment and of a late model. Misa Lizzie Kester is teaching school in the Johnson Creek dis trict. She is teaching in the place of Miss Joanne Irvine who is suf fering from an attack of tonsilitis. Fred A. Rice, the civil engineer, haa just finished a map of the city of Prineville. The city looks good on paper. It would look boeter, however, if those making additions to the town would file their plats to that they would appear in the map of the town. , Dr. C. A. Cline sold something more than a section of timber land on Willow Creek the first of the week to 0. M. Cornell, the conside ration Iwing $5500. This land is situated near the Cornett Stage Station and will be used as a horse pasture. The six-year-old son of Mr. McDaniel who lives on C. J. Johnson's place on Bear Creek, about seventy miles south of Prine ville, fell from a wagon Sunday and fractured the leit arm about half way between the elbow and hand. Dr. Edwards, who just re turned from the place, reports the unfortunate lad doing nicely. Fred C. Stimson well known and popular graduate of 0. A. C. left yeaterday after an over Sunday visit with Corvallia and college friends. He haa been for the past two years in charge of a drug store at Prineville, and returns to his duties within a few days. Mr. Stimson was amazed at the growth of Corvallis and the college during bis two years absence. On the occasion of bis departure" for the valley a Prineville newspaper hinted that Mr. Siimson'a errand was to takt a Corvallis girl back to the bunch grass country, but the truth is that be is returning alone, whether from choice or otherwise, nobody knows. Mr. Stimson is a brainy young man and financially and otherwise has made good since leaving O. A. C. Corvallis Times. J. II. Gray, who ia undergoing trearment in Portland for spina trouble, ia greatly improved and enU-rtains hoes of a complete re covery. The Rebekaha are preparing three-act drama entitled the "Three Hata," which will be pre sented sometime in February. It is being prepared under the man agement of Duncan Macleod and promises to be the bit of the season. A. B. Baines and J. W. Herford of Spokane, Washington, are lock ing over the country here with a view of investing in real estate. Mr. Herford waa a resident of the county several years ago and ownes some property here. Fred W. Wilson of The Dalles, has announced hia candidacy for the Republican nomination for district attorney. Mr. Wilson is a popular attorney of Wasco county and will give Mr. Myers a lively race for the nomination. With this week a change haa been made in the teaching force at the public school. Mrs. Kayler, , having asked to be relieved is superseded by Miss Cleveland of the third room, while the later's place ia taken by Miss Hollsworth from Sisters. . At the Methodist church next Sunday the pastor's subjects will be, in the morning, "The More Abundant Life," and in the eve ning, "Sin's Full Fruitage." Special music in the evening. At this time it ia not fully decided whether or not the revival meet ings will continue longer than thej third week. The public ia cor dially invited to all the services. A "Home-Like" church. E. T. Slayton bought the in terests of his brother, G. W. Slay ton, in the Slayton estate this week. The transfer calls for 400 acres of land adjoining that already owned by E. T. Slayton, making a farm of about 800 acrea in all. This is one of the beet hay ranches in the county and is only about three miles from the city limits. The price paid is not known but waa said to be about $4000. The Dalles High School debat ing team beat Hood River in a joint debate last Friday. The subject was, "Resolved, that the government should own and ope rate the railways of the United States." Tha Dalles had the affirmative aide. Harry Nitschke, the leader of last year's team, holds the same position this year. Judg ing from the newspaper accounts of the debate Prineville will have to get in and dig if the cup is to stay here. A dispatch from The Dalles says that W. P. Myers of Laidlaw waa in that city distributing election cards. It is said that Fred W. Wilson, an attorney of The Dalles, is out after the office. Frank Menefee is the present incumbent and be will doubtleas be in the race again thia year. C. W. Elkins returned Friday from a business trip to Portland. He was delayed on account of a wreck on the Columbia Southern about four miles the other aide of Moro. Six cars were demolished. A wreck train and crew of 30 men came up from The Dallea and it took them fully 24 hours to re pair the damage. Regular services will be held at the First Presbyterian church next Sunday, morning and evening. Morning worship at 11 o'clock, and evening at 7:30. In tha eve ning, the pastor, Dr. Dunsmore, will speak on the subject, "Who May Cast a Stone?" Singing and music by the male quartette and orchestra. Everybody is cordially invited to all the services. Rev. Bass, the presect pastor of the local Christian church, haa received a message from Glasgow, Kentucky, asking whether or not he would be able to accept a call from that place. In answer to the message Mr. Bass slated that he was satisfied with his present loca tion and would not be able to en tertain such an offer at this time. Glasgow is one of the leading cities of the southern state and the offer is considered as a most lucra tive one. Roseburg News. Millinery Clearance Sale Beginning January 1st I will sell at cost trimmed Hats. Street Hats, Caps, Ribbon, Veiling, etc. " This sale also includes a nice line of Underwear, Fascinators, Handkerchief, Shopping Bags and other notions. Mrs. Estes' & Corner Second and Main Sta. Have Your Watches and Jewelry Repaired by W. FRANK PETETT Adamsoa's Drug Store, PRINEVILLE anges suniffes Don't be humbugged into buying Ranges from outside people who have no interests in the county. We can give you a better Range for less money any day in the week. See us about it We have Cook Stoves and Heaters, too, that are reason able in price and guaranteed for service. W. vF. King g Rlacksmithing That Pleases j 2 : 2 2 . . V lj. Horseshoeing. Wagon and General Repair work done fcl ft ! Prineville Hotel as New Prineville Photo Gallery J oat opened in the old photograph building on east side Main street All the latest styles in Photographs. We hare Artura Finish. The best on the market All work guaranteed. Prices reasonable. See samples. 1- l FRY, Proprietor. Mm' Furnishings, Staple in Dry Goods Ladies' and Children' Underwear and Hosiery Overshoes and Rubbers Hat and Cap i - . Axle Grease , C. A 8., small tins, ixr tin O. A 8., 5-lb tins, jht tin Mica, small tins, per tin Baking Powder Schillings, 1-lb caus " 5-lb " Golden Onto, 1-lb cans 2-lb " Mb " Dependable, 1-lb tins .... 2-lb " Wadeo, 1-lb ciuiH... . Beans No. 1 rinks, per lb " Small White, per lb ' Limns, per lb.., " Mexican ited, per lb Bluing Ji-lb boxes French bluo,. ,. X.lb " " bottles Borax, 1-lb packages .... Candles No. 1 Aluminum, per dos Hchnoldcr's SU'rlc wax, iwr do.., Canned Vegetables Standard Corn, ier case " Tomatoes, per caw " lteans, per case...... " lVia Canned Fruits Diamond W brand, all kinds fruit iKr can ,. Standard Brand, per can.. Cocoa Obcradelliut, per can .. Bakers, " Chocolate 1-lb cakes ;., 1-lb cans ground chocolate. Cheese Full (Iream cheese per lb.... , Lots of 5-lb or more Coffee Extra Choice Carlcola, wr lb...... No. 1 Mocha & Java " Lion, per package Arbucle, per " 12!ic 60c 10c COu 2 00 50c 1 00 2 00 40e 95c 25c 00c 07c 00c OJic 10c 20c 12c 15c 35c 2 50 S 25 3 00 8 25 of 30c 25c 25c 30c 25c 30c 25c 22c 25c mo 20c 2oc J. E. STEWART & CO Blanket, Quilt, Tin and Fancy Fruits Notions, Jewelry, Granite Ware Fancy and Staple Groceries Cracker 1- lb Cartons, per pkg 12c 2- lb " .. 25c 8-lb boxes ; 80c Extracts The very best grades 2-os lemon 25c 8-os vanilla 80c 4-os lemon 45c 4-os vanilla....: . 60c Mush Goods 1Mb bass Rolled Oats 60c Violet " " 16c Crearu of Wheat 20c . Germ Grits , 40c , Korn Kinks 8Jic Force . 15c Graham, 25-lb sacks 60c 60-lb " 1 00 Whole Wheat flour 25-lb 60c " " " 60-lb....... 1 10 Hominy, 10-lb bags, 45c Corn Meal " " 45c Grapenut . . 15c Flour Flour, per sack l io " bbl 4 25 " 5-bbl lots 4 00 " " 10-bbl lots 3 75 Milk Carnation I2)c Eagle 20c Lye, Rex friction top can . 10c Home-Rendered Lard 5 1bs.... 80c 10 lbs i.oo Cove Apples (The boat on the market);, Ter box 1.65 Naila Small lots, per lb 6)c Keg Basis price.... 5 00 Macaroni 1-lb pkgs 10-lb boxes... Pickles Small pickles In kegs Sweet pickles bulks per qt Sour " ' " Rice No 1 Japan per lb No 1 Head ixr lb Soda Arm & Hammer brand Schillings Best Salt R. S. V. P. 8-lb pkg Fancy, small bags Dairy, 60-lb 12& 70c 1 75 30c 25c 8c 10c Soap Gasene, 10 bars.. Mascot, 6 " Star, per bar " 20 bars. Fairy soap, small " large., ... Tar " " Borax " medium slie.. Castile, large bars Fancy Toilet soap.. Dew-Drop Waah Powder, 3-lb pkg Pyramid " " " Starch ; Best Corn Starch pkg , " Gloss " " Celluloid " " . Syrups Sunset, -gal palls lgal " ...... Rock Candy, -gal .' " " 1 gal 8Xc 15c 10c 1 20 65c 25c 5c 90c Xc 10c 6tfc 6)C 25c 6c 25c 25c 10c 10c 1236c 40c 80c 60c 95c Home - Cured Meats own brand of Home - Cured We have now a full supply of our Meats. The price will be as follnwa- Heavy Side Bacon, per lb.. l6c Shoulders 12c Hams ioc Tea Garden, Ji-gal. 1 gal Diamond W Maple, qt Diamond W Maple, &gal IgaL. Astec (pure Sugar Syrup) gal., lgal..., Diamond W Honey, gal. Vinegar, pure ctdar, per gal.. Brooms Best grade. 2d " 3d Clothes Pins Common, 3 doi TJ. S. clasp 1 doa Lanterns, No 2 cold blast... Wash Boards No 1 glass .. No 1 brass No 1 Zinc Smoking Tobaccos 1-lb can Union Leader.. " " Dixie Queen " " Pedro Bottle Goods Bayles Horseradish Mustard.. Queen Olives, large else bottle Pure Olive Oil, small " . " " " large " P. S. Catsup C. H. B. Catsap ; Helm, small bottle .. Meats . Medium Breakfast Bacon " Fancy " " " Mince Meat Condensed In 1-lb pkgs.. 4-lb Stone Crocks. Nuta- No 1 Soft-Shell Walnuts, per lb. I. X. L. Almonds (the very beet)., 60c 1 15 60c 80c 1 65 .60 1.00 . .85 40c 45c 35c 25c 10c SJic 1 15 65c 55c 45c 50c 55c 60c 25c 45c 30c 60c 30c 25c 20c 20c 22c 12)ic 1 00 25c 30c Home - Cured Meats AT J. EL Stewart & Co.' APPLICATIONS FOR GRAZING PERMITS NOTICE is herby given that all applications for permits to erase stock within the BLUE MOUN TAINS (WEST) NATIONAL FOREST during the season of 1968, must be filed in my office at Prineville, Oregon, on or before February 29, 1908. Full infor mation in regard to the grasing fees to be charged, sad blank forms to be need in making appli cation, will be furnished upon request. A. S. IRELAND, Supervisor. Timber Land, Act June.3, 1878. Netke far Pablkatiea Department of the Interior United States Land Office, The Dalles, Oregon, Dec.. 30, 1907. Notice is hereby given that Delia M. Stewart, of O'Neil, county of Crook, State of Oregon, has applied to purchase, under the act of Congress of June 3, 1878, as extended by act of August 4, 1892, the E NW and SX NE&, Sec. 23, Tp. 12 south, range 16 east, and will offer proof toshow that the land sought is more val uable for its timber or stone than for agricultural purposes, and to establish her claim to said land before the county clerk, at Prineville, Oregon, on the 20th day of March, 1908. She names as her witnesses : W. H. Huston, Walter O'Neil, Arch Powell, and Walter Snoderly all of Prineville, Oregon. Any and all persons claiming ad versely the above-described lands are requested to file their claims in this ofhee on or before said 20th day of Aiarcu, iauo. l-9p C. W. MOORE, Register. ""TnTThousandPages