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About Grant County news. (Canyon City, Or.) 1879-1908 | View Entire Issue (Sept. 25, 1880)
1 Saturday Morning, Sept. 25. 1880. The Grant County News is regis tered AT THE POST-OFFICE AT CAN- yon City as second class hail matter; according to law. W OB A II LODGE. No. 22. 1 0 0. H F , meets every Thursday evening at their Lodge Room in Canyon Citv. Visiting brotliers are invited to attend. By Order of N. G. MOUNTAIN VIEW LODGE, No. 38. I. 0. 0. F., Prairie City, Ore gnu, meets every Saturday Evening. Members of the order are invited to attend. By order of the N. G. The Lecture delivered by Judge Mc Arthur at $ie Court House, on last Thursday evening, was not as large ly attended as it should have been, owing, no doubt, to the numerous . previous engagements, and to the preperations being made for the Ball on Friday night. A better and a more profound and studious lecture is seldom ever heard in any town or city than the audience listened to on that night. Judge has certainly ex- 2)ended much time and study in the preperation of his excellent lecture on "Industrial Education," as it is Tery deep, instructiVo and interest ing to an appreciative mind. "The Little Joker." We invite the inspection of the ladies to the above named washer now in our pos session also to borrow it and do a washing with it. Those that have "used it in this city pronounce it ex cellsior. It is simple, and a child iive years old can carry it. You can put it in your trunk when you move. It isjtho only perfect washer yet out. Come get it, try it and we will then iake your .order and forward to E. S. MeComas, if you wish one. A gentleman, of this city, attend ed devine service last Sunday night VtLh coin of these dimensions in his pockets namely: $5 and 23 cents. He operated the coin into two pockets, and when "the hat was j)assed" he mt in the 25cts (?) and felt that he -was a good christian till he started next morning to get a "scpiare nip' when, lo! and behold, he only had 2octs, the $5 was Guess he will have to take a season ticket on the collection business or do without 20 drinks. A devout christian was traveling" through lately aud stopped at a house, while there he sought to im prove the time by giving an eight- vear-old boy an instructive moral lesson. "My boy, I have lived 45 years, and have never used tobacco in any form, nor told a lie, nor ut tered an oath, nor played truant, nor " "Gimnriny crickety," inter- rupted the boy, "yer ain't had no Jim at all, have ye?" Senator Thos. Davidson from this county will please accept our thanks for the following valuable reports: Governor's Message, Biennial Re ports of the Secretary of State, Sup erintendent of Public Instruction, Superintendent of Penitentiary, of State University, State Librarian, and State Agricultural College. "The Thalian Club" had an im mense house on Tuesday evening. The receipts amounted to $77:25. Perhaps no town in Oregon can pro ltice an Amateur Troupe that will contain as many natural performers as "The Thalian." While all are .good, the Misses Hazeltine, Eugene 33rackett and Phil. Poindexter were juentioned by good judges as being -worthy of being called stars. We acknowledge several pleasant calls from Mr. Ballery, of Baker City, Dist Atty. D. Baily, Mr. Stev ens, of Harney, CoL Fulton, Presi dential Elector, and a host of Grant County folks, during the past week. Tie Gran Comfy Ms Let every man, woman and child that really loves Grant County and desires to make it their home bring something to the Fair and do what they consistently can to make the first Fair an honor to the County and to all concerned, We want every man, woman and child in the county to send us the news of their neighborhood. It is the way to bring you section into notoriety and helps the county also. The Canyon City Brass Band ex tend their sincere thanks to the Tha lian Dramatic Club and to the citi zens at large for their liberal dona tion and patronage. By oi$er of the Band. E. A. BRACKETT, Secretary. Those diiving gloves at Overholt & Muldrick's are just the thing for Oregon, and they sell them cheap. We received a call from Mr. Alex Murray on Thursday. He informed us that they threshed 2,000 bushels of grain this year, and immediately sold the who amount to the Canyon City Stage Line. Miss Alice Settlemire of Prairie City, was down to attend "TheTha- Han" last Tuesday evening. While in the city she was the guest of our "better half". W. O. Reynolds has severed his connection with the Bedrock Demo crat. "Billy," is a splendid man, and we wish him unbounded success wherever his lot may be cast. The Ball given by the Brass Band last night was a grand success in ev- ery way. Full particulars will ai V . . pear next week. Gundlach & Bro. are now supply ing our citizens with an extra qual- lt of syrup. It's awful "sweet too. The Public Speaking, on last "Wed nesday evening was well attended by the citizens. Guess we won't say any more about it. Mrs. Wm. Luce always remembers the printer when she has nice thino-s. This time she has our thanks for a box of fine plums. 'Uncle' ' Eli Lester has had his result 1,9G5 bushels. A new watering place hds'been es tablished in this city. The City Ho tel has been treated to a bran new force pump. Owing to an immense run of job work during the past week our locals are not quite so numerous this issue as we intended. The hunters in this section of the country report that game is very scarce at present Phil. Metschan & Co. are well sup plied with hams and bacon which they deal out to the hungry ones. The ranchmen of this county are now coming in for their winter's supplies and the merchants are glad. Born. In this city on Sunday, Sept. 19th, 1880, to the wife of Dr. N . H. Boley, a daughter. Miss Worswick, of Prairie City, is in the County seat She is the guest of Mrs. Turk. The Public School at Prairie City is m a nourishing condition with Mr. . . . . - Sweek as principal. We received a very pleasant call last Monday from Mrs. Ran and Miss Hosier, of John Day. r Mr. Oliver has purchased the ranch owned by John Laurance, near Prai rie city. Miss Estella Bond is spending the Summer ac Turner, Marion County, Oregon. Court has hardly ever been so slimly attended as the present term. M. S. Hellman is off on a trip to Baker City. - A J . G. Abbott, of Alvord, is in the city. In Time of Peace Prepare for War J Now is the time to buy your fire arms. Winchester Rifles $25 to $35 ; Remington Rifles $20 to $25,Sharps, Sporting Rifles double triggers, any caliber, 30 inch $33; Colts Army Re volvers Nickle mated usmor 44 Win- Chester cartridges center fire $15. We are now selling- the Smith & Wes- son, New model double action Re volver 38 caliber, center Fire $14. British Bull-dog Revolver $6:50. Cartridges at reduced pnces by Wm. Deck & Son, Jf ortiana, uregon. Hugh McQuaid called on us yes terday, and in conversation with him we learn that he is still working his ledge on Elk Creek.jbut owing to want of fundsche is not prepared to do the mine anything like justice. Any company that desires to strike a good thing-need look for nothing better. There is a mill near by, and as Hugh is willing to bond his mine it would be a goodjnvestment. Mr. "Milt." White and Joseph Manaudas returned to Baker Citv yesterday. They have spentseveral days in different parts of the county and are favorably impressed with portions 'of the county. D. B. Fisk, and wife and Mother Fisk and Dura have returned home from an extended visit to relatives in Lake Countv. Maud S has made the fastest time on record as follows : First quarter in 34 seconds, second 3GJ 'third 31J, fourth 34 J, and the mile 2:10 J. It was a very unfavorable dav and ful ly expect her to soon be reported under 2:10. CITY II0TEL ARRIVALS. From Prairie Citv : John Laurance, Jas. F. Cleaver, O. C. Miller, Joh Marshall, Vint Hartley, Andy Clark, Mr. Kimsey, A. C. Clark, J. J Cozart. Prom Ft. Harnev. 0ni. W. J. Stevens, . W. J. Cooksey, D. Murphy, Joe. Bates. From Baker City, J. J. Balleray, J. J. Young, N. V. Noon, E. M. White, Joseph Manaudas. Judge'LL. McArthur, The Dalles. J. H. Blake, Elk Creek, Ogn. Joe. Blackwell, Loner Creek. Col. Fulton, The Dalles, Julius Hass, San Francisco. T. D. Overfelt, Selvies Valley, Ogn. Beck, FoxValley, Ogn. D. W. Bailey. Pendleton, Ogn. Leander Davis, Cottonwood, Ogn. J. Warfield, C.H.Hardin, Santa Clara, Cal. A. H. Southerland, Winnemucca. From J ohn Day Valley. J. Greenwell, Z. T. King, L. Perkins, Alex Murray, Chas Riley, Aldrege, Durr, irrs. Dale. JohnHollis, Prairie Diggings. Hugh McQuaid, Elk Creek. J. H. Flickeger, San Jose, Cal. J. H. Tomlinson, San Francisco. Wm. Barton, Happy Valley, Ogn. C. A. Ellkins & wf . , Beaver Creek. Rose Edgar, Warm Springs. We are informed by parties from Baker City that quite a number peo ple and horses from there will be n attendance at the fair here. Read the first page for additional local items. Mr. Chidsey has removed to the country again. The Prairie City Brass Band were in attendance at the Ball last even ing. The music was splendid. The boys that arranged the Ball room deserve much praise for their artistic skill. Old exchange papers for sale at 51 per hundred at the News Office. The First Annual Fair of this County which is to be held on the 13th, 14th and 15th of next month promises to be one of the grandest affairs ever held in Grant County. Nearly every one has some thing to exhibit The boys are willing to bet their horse can win the race. CLARENDON HOTEL, ' Portland, Oregon, ZE1BEB&O0WLES,-- Proprietors. Situa'ed opposite all the Railroad ai.d Steamship Offices, Street curs pass the house every five minutes. Free Conch to and from the House. Street Car Ticket Free to Guests, ' NOTICE. The undersigned hereby give notice that they have purchased the Chas. Staley Ranch, situated in Grant Coun ty Ogn., for $1,400, having paid $400, prior to this notice, and will pay 400 oo the 1st of Sept., 1880, and on De cember 1st, 1880, 600, j,which is the last payment. All persons interested will please notice. AH CHUNG, AH FUNG, AH YOU, ATI GUI, n21-25 AH SOU. JACOBS & BASFORD, Wagon rtfaking & Carpentering. Wagons and Buggies repaired at reas onable rates Spok eg, Brakebftrs, Ax es, Felloes, Plow Beams, Etc., or Sale. Building and Jobbing prompt ly attended to. Doors, Sash, Etc., Constantly on hand and made to order. NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION. Land Ofeice at Dalles, Ogn., August 16, 1830. J rsotice is nerony given tlmt tue ioliow- KT i 1 1 Mil ing-naraed ettler has filed notice of his infentioti to make final proof in suppgrt of bis claim, and secure final entry there. of at the expiration of thirty days from the date of this notice, viz: Pre emption entry, No. 1083, by Cyrus 1. S ruigbt, before the Register and Re eiver of the Land Office, at The Dalle? Oivgon, on Monday, October th 4th, 1880, for thoSJofSE Sec 12, aud NE NE Sec. 13, T. 9, SR 20 East, and natne-i tho fo'luwiug is his witnesses, viz: Robert. Giliuore, Wm. Ni-al, Saml. W. Franklin and Lewis Neal, nil if Monument, Grunt (Jo., Owion. L. COFFIN, n20-n24 Register. AT THE POST OFFICE! E. HALL, ZD 33 -L. Xj 33 IE. I3XT Stationary. Spectacles anq Eye Glasses, Candies, and Nuts. Subscriptions taken, at Publishers Rate?, for all the Leading Papers nd Mgnzines published in THE UNITED STATES. Agent for Titus Br, Jew elera, Albany, Oregn. Watches Clean ed and Repaired. JBSTWatches, Clocks and Jewelry repaired promptly and satisfactorily. Notice of Final Settlement. H. C. Jarrell, Administrator of the Estate of John E. Adams, deceased, having filed in the County Court of the County of Grant, State of Ore gon, his final account in the matter of said Estate, all persons are here by notified that said final account will be heard and considered on Tuesday Not. 2nd, A. D., 1880, all persons are hereby notified that un less objections are filed on or before 10 o'clock, A. M., of said day, the said report will be deemed correct n25-29. H. C. JAR-R-rvt.t. Administrator. Mr. Geo. Beisen was bruised up considerably by a streer that he was branding the front of the week. . Another story is soon to be added lo the City Hotel. CITY BREWERY AND SALOON, Washington St., Canyon City, Oregofi F, G. SELS, - - Prqpt?r, Corstaotly on hand and for sale, Uragor Boer Superior to any in the Statu. FIN'S WISES. LIQUORS AND CIGARS ALSO, MALT, MALT YINfcGAR, ANI CHOICE CALIFORNIA HOPS AND LAGER BEER WHOLESALE AND RETAIL. LIQUORS AND WINES, For sale in quantities le. than FIVf 3aL L0NS. THOS. HOWARD, MEAT MARKET. JOHN DAY CITY, OREGON' We keep the best qualities? of' VEAL, CORNED BEEF, BEEF, MUTTON, PORK, HAM, BACON; LARD, SAUSAGE, ETC., ETC. Constantly on hand and for sale atther ' LOWEST MARKET RATES.. F..I. McCALLUM, GeiBrallercMnttlse Dealer JOHN DAY, OREGON. Ilaving enlarged my Store Room and st'iced it with a well selected stock of General Merchandise I am now prepar. ed to compete with other Merchants in- FURNISHING SUPPLIES to Farmers, Mimrs, Stock Men and the Public Generally at prices equal to the lowest. Call aud examine as my Gi'ods ;ire all fresh ai,d of the- latest frtyk'P. i ii i . , t NOTICE. Dissolution of Co-Partnership. The Co-Partnrship existing be tween the undersigned, under the name of Stenmie & Co., at MoDumentaJ,. Grant County, Oregon, is thisduy dis solved by mutual consent. E. J. W. STEMME, C. S. MILLER, S. B. PARRISH, I. KAUFMAN. Monumental, Grant Co. Oregon, July 28,1880. MILLINERY AND DRESSMAKINGS Ladie desiring to purchase Sprhv Hat will do 'well to call at M. L. n Douthit's Milinary Store, since she has just received from new york; a full assortment of Ladies, Misses and Childi en's Hats, also the latest styles of Trimmings. She also keeps a lnrge assortment of Ladies' Underwear, Embroideries, laces hose and email articles of every de scription, of the best quality and rea sonable prices. No credit allowed. The patronage of all is politely solicit ted. SIIBER k STBTENS, DEALERS m DRY GOODS AND Clothing, BOOTS AND S DOES, GROCERIES HARDWARE, CROCKERY, .. LIQUORS AND SUTLERS' GOODS Of Every Description. Grant County, Oregon,