,e Temitt son This week we will be busy invoicing our large i, Next wo will prepare our grGat earance Sale FOR JANUARY Wait for it. Fifty per cent reduction on every- 4-1. .n tirmtav linna BREVITIES. Oyster cocktails at Oratz's. Fresh Hsh dally at Castle's. Have ,y our clothing cleaned at N. loerger's. We make candy fresh every day. The Delta. Wanted to Rent A stable. Call at this ofllce. Swift's Premium hams and bacon at the Standard. Yon save money by buying gro- I curies at the Standard. House for rent. H. J. Stlllman at ! 1001 East Railroad street. Finest line of canned goods and shoes. Have them repaired preserves at me sianaara. .Li. I t it i .1 r ... t .. T-.-H.. T....ni 1. t rntirnnt Wt'iirvnilno1 tnnrpa ennn CfiUU 111 tfWUJUMl w i -- - DIVORCE CASES. New Year Starts Out With a Good List. The new year is starting out with a good list of divorco cases being Hied on the equity docket. Three suits were filed yesterday evening by Peter West, attorney for plaintiffs. They were all filed 'by the husbands, who asked a legal separation from their wives on the grounds of desertion Cochrane vs. Cochrane. Cleveland Otis Cochran vs. Rebecca Cochrane is the title of one of the suits. This does not cite the date of marriage of Rebecca to Cleveland, but states that defendant deserted plaintiff In 1899. They have no child ren. Wilbur vs. Wilbur. William S Wilbur asks the court to sever the martial ties now binding between he and Harriett C. Wilbur. The suit alleges that they were mar ried in 1888, and one year lator de fendant wilfully deserted plaintiff without cause" and plaintiff has never forgiven defendant for the act. Peyton vs. Peyton. William Peyton asks a divorce from Sarah E. Peyton after having been married 23 years. They were married in Indiana and In 1896 plaintiff alleges defendant deserted him. Four child ren were born to them, the eldest be ing a boy of 22 years and the young est a girl of 10. NEW ASSESSOR TAKES CHARGE. C. P. I ; Housekeeping rooms for rent, next door to Wheeler's photo gallery, G07 Cottonwood street. Perry Houser is now prepared to supply you with meat at his new shop on East Alta street. Perry -Houser s meat markot on East Alta street is now open. Best meat promptly served. New house to rent on West Court street; five rooms, bath room and eel . a np r'nn nr rna u: n I imna p i if 1 1 ti . i ui uuiii iiuuDt; uuu kuuu uaiu. aac h. ovp onprialtRt. will ci ve . Earnhart, the real estate dealer. eyes, a pair of correctly j In Portland at the Rich news stand in sale at Frazier's book Btorc cigar store, Maloy's old p enenn. tne ueuut livery nntnrp nr rcarnnan. tne rem receptions, dinners and so- fiml Rplpntlflcallv irrniind of all cost. Charges in any be made to cover cost of Hotel Perkins, and at the Hotel Port land Wanted A good cook to cook for nine persons. Wages $25 per month, Apply at once at the Umatilla Indian School, r Wanted Middle-aged woman or girl In small family ior general house. work; good wages. Call at 1001 East Webb streot Until January 10 Henker will give a pair of glasses (lenses) to eye suf ferers free. Charge will be made for frames only. 120 Court street N. T. Conklln, the real estate man, has Bold the Mrs. Wblttemore ranch, consisting of 220 acres, on McKay, to ti. u. uunn, consideration, ;juuu If your eyes bother you, call on Hanker, he will fit your eyes with pair of glasses (lenses) free. Charge made for frame only. 120 Court street. Attention. Maccabees! A special meeting is called for January C, 1003. Business of Importance. All Sir Knights attend. Charles Otterstadt, commander; J. S. Kecs, R. K. For Sale 23 sections' of grazing and farming lands In Umatilla and Morrow counties. Good buildings, nnnnti will fnfifl InnfM tn Ifi.nnf) 3neep. au unaer icnco dui iwo sac- tions. Plenty of water. Also be tween 11,000 and 12,000 head of sheep, 130 head of cattle, 30 horses, wagons, harness, plows, seeders and other farming supplies. Address Joseph Vey, Pendleton. T AlL o nines irom i'euuleton, and 500 sheeD at 10 ner rtrar i ti v tiki -"! nwwi . 100 inn ft nf hnv fn ttnen m uamiu? Prairie, 2t200j oi wneat mud. 12 m m on the river, G miles from WllPftt I ft II fl d. m 1 1 aa f rstm All rMPrVflt nil rrrwwl iiio.a ti crui IS Wniftl 1 hflva llataH long list of desirable Ml II. 1. x . .. Hjht T W A TVC? O S. WffT I MAGNOLIA pleasant and lasting perlume, OU cents tne ounce. We are the exclusive agents for this city eps From Main St.. Toward the Court House Strain Will Assume His Duties Next Monday Morning. C. P. Strain .the newly elected as sessor of Umatilla county, will take charge of the office on next Monday morning. Mr. Strain has moved his family to this city and has been snendincr his time, for the past week, In learning thp minor details of his work. At present he will conduct the office alone, ns the duties will not be heavy. Whe"n the work of assessment begins In the spring, ho will employ Mr. Nel son, of Athena, to assist him. George Buzan, the retiring officer, who ha3 been assessor during the past two years, has made an excellent of ficial record and hns the him. wishes of a host of friends in both official end private circles. 8 IT PAYS TO TRADE AT THE PEOPLES WAREHOUSE; ,, ) it CLEARING SALE Dress Goods Notable Clearance Specials tn Choice Material, ln Black and Colors. Goods that offer everything desirable, both In Quality and Style : s TO COLLECT $13. Action Taken Against Barber to Col lect Alleged Past Rent. A civil action was filed in Judge Fitz Gerald's' court this forenoon by W. Harrison against I. Barber, to col lect 513 alleged to be due. Barber rented a house from Harrison and failed to pay rent from the first of October to the first of January. The plaintiff thinks that the rent for the bouse was reasonably worth $13 and defendant has refused to nay any nart thereof. Plaintiff secured a writ of arrest for Barber which was forward ed to Baker City with Instructions to arrest Barber and return him to Pendleton. SALE OF WHEAT. Dr. Smith Sells His 1902 Crop for 61J4 Cents a Bushel. Only one large wheat deal has been made In Pendleton since the holidays. That was the sale of Dr. C. J. Smith's 1902 crop for G1& cents a bushel. E. W. McComas bought the lot, which consisted of 30,000 bushels, for the Northwestern Warehouse Company. No activity is noticeable in the mar ket and little attention is belntr nald to buying by local dealers. Whether or not a change will come within the next few days remains to be seen. It was predicted before the holidays that wneai wouia either go up or down after tho first of the year, but tin cnange so iar is noticed. 8 8 1 it V( 5K it Black Dress Goods 50c 38-inch all wool serge ,now..42c 75c, 44-lnch all wool serge,, now ..60c. $1.10, 50-Inch, all wool sergo, now 89c. $1.00, 64-inch Kersey suiting, now 79c. $1.26, 42-Inch Melrose, now ....$1.05. 85c, 42-inch all wool Henrietta, now 67c- $1.25. 44-Inch all wool Henrietta, now $1.06. 89c. 38-inch black and white nov elties, now 69c- Colored Dress Goods Some of the very choicest we have shown this season, In shades from dainty soft pearl to -dark street col ors, all woven of choice selected wool. Tako particular notice of the prices quoted below: C5c, 38-inch Basket Etamlne, now 47c. $1.00, 5G-lnch Basket Etamine, now 72c. 50c, 38-Inch all wool Henrietta, now 35c. $1.00, 56-Inch, Camel's Hair, now 69c. $1.00, 38-inch Satin Prunella, now 72c. $1.65, 56-inch Kersey suiting now $1.32 $2.25, 50-lnch Basket Etamlne, now $1.79. $2.75, 56-inch, Cloaking, now $2.10 $1.25, 48-inch Novelty suiting, now 89c You can ;lck from the foregoing fancy dresses, tailor-made suits or walking suits. Silks Here are silk opportunities; Royal qualities In plain and fancy stripes, checks and plaids, both plain and fancy weaves, all this summer's goods at prices that will enablo you to have that coveted silk petticoat; tho new bright coat lining; the fancy waist, or a wholo suit In dark or evening shades. LOT I. $l'.85 Black Peau de Sole, now $1.50. $2.25 Black Peau do Sole, now $1.85, LOT II. 85c Black Taffeta, now 69c. $1.10 Guaranteed Black Taffotn, now S9c. $1.00 Satin Duchess, now 79c. $1.60 Satin Duchess, now $1.19.' LOT III. $1.00 Foulard, now G9c. .80c Foulard, now ... 60c. $1.50 Fancy Plaids, newest, now $1.27. LOT IV. S5c Flannel Taffeta or Waist Taf feta 59c. Extra special. Hi The Peoples warehouse NEW PENDLETON FIRM. Will Handle Geunine Boynton Warmj Air Furnaces and Hot Water Heat- ers. George Phillips, formerly of Walts- burg, Wash., has engaged In business here and has Opened a store for the sale of the genuine Boynton warm air furnaces and hot water and steam heaters. The Boynton furnaces are the oldest and most satisfactory made and the factory is the oldest and largest in the heating business in the United States. Mr. Phillips is a thor ough furnace man and has had ex perience, in the heating of large and small buildings and makes a special ty of public buildings. Recently he put two furnaces In the public schools at Waltsburg, which so pleased the board of education of that place that they have given him a splendid letter recommending hU work. Mr. Phillips Is prepared to figure on heating buildings and would be pleased to have those interested to call and see him. Bassll Parr Free. uassu Parr was released at thn preliminary hearing In Athenn ves terday on the charge of larceny of a Kuuuie. .rarr is the vounir man nr. estod hero Wednesday bv tlm Rhprlff'a force and was returned to the scene or the alleged crime Friday. Water In the Streets. During tho recent hleh water the lines of the W. & C, R. and O. R. passengers report that water an aown the main street of Adams for a short time. No damage was aone, but It was an unusual stent and attracted much attention at the time. Danish West Indies. Copenhagen, Jan. 2.- The govern. luent commission appointed to inves tigato tho Danish West Indies ntioR. tion sails tomorrow. The commission will also visit the British West Indies ror the purpose of gathering informa tion concerning tueso islands and will eturn nere m April. Waters & Sherry's auction house buys and sells new and second-hand goods of all descriptions, and do a general pawnbroker's business; ad vancing money on personal jroporty security. Store 732 Cottonwood street. See classified columns for advertisement. A. C. Dresser, proprietor of tao Semplo llvory, feed and sale stables. on Cottonwood strootj .between Cour.t and Alta streets gives horses put up at his place the best of care. Horses boarded by the week or month. Dr. G. M. Vaughan, a graduate of the San Francisco Veterinary College, Is located at the old Semple stable on Cottonwood street now owned by A. C. Dresser. He treats all diseases of domestic animals in a scientific manner and has had years of experi ence Calls by day or night respond ed to promptly. Drop in at the Boston Store Purchase a pair of Douglas Shoes For Men Or a pair of Gloria Shoes Genuine Boynton Furnaces and Heaters Having located in Pendleton on Cottonwood street, between Alta and Webb, I am prepared to put in the celebrated Boyton warm air, hot water and steam heater. The Boynton are the oldest and best heating devices on the mar ket, and time has proven they are the most economical. I should be pleased to figure with owners of residences and business houses. Geo. Phillips Cottonwood Street, between Alta and Webb Streets. The Delicacies of the season are always found at our restaurant. At present we have Ffnest Oysters f Frog Legs f Clams $ Crabs f and f Lobsters and other salt and fresh water foods The French Restaurant Farmers Custom Mill Fred Walters, Proprietor Capacity 160 barrels a day Flour exchanged for wheat Flour, Mill Feed, Chopped Feed, etc always on hand. ' TRANSFER TRUCKING STORAGE CROWNER BROS Telophono Miilu 4 HARDWARE )j 1 1,,. tmiHiii can , For Women . s; fa si n 1 li lPl COMPREHENSIVE STOCK owhere in Umatilla County you get anything in the hardware line cheaper or better than we can supply you, All our goods are the work of the leading manufacturers, and the prices have been subjected (o a test of comparison which shows that our claims in the foregoing are fully warranted. W.J. CLARKE & CO., COURT STREET Walk away and unless vou look down you do not know new shoes are on your feet. DOUGLAS and GLORIA SHOES are a blessing o humanity. The . Desi, ana Dest selling in tliq mar- j - 1 aagse ket, genuine oak tanned soles. I Vfc JH mm m Da.j. jib - dressv. durable and a nrfPr r, , 1 H T MATAI in TRW combining ease and eleeance. We mWM0 CaCl Wei! sell warranted goods. We thank a customer after the purchase and they thank us. 1 Boston Store Where WhaJe Families are Shod.) World! 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