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DAILY EAST OREGON1A, PKVDLETOX, OREGO. TTESDAT. DECEMBER ,
IIAHD1RK IS GOlEi
j XKW SN AKE RIVER BRIDGE
l ' IX PLACE OP OLD FERRY.
his ferry bill had climbed up to some- J t.
: told nlm emDharJcalrv that n niurf
have money to square up his old bill
, ana pay in aavance oeiore ne coma
: cross again.
In October of 1871, Jack started
' down from the mines with two pack
. horses, his six shooter, gold pan and
'jl pick and shovel, but he was out of
Van FWy Has Been In Operation " ". " nl- There was
, - for Poet, Tears-One of the Prtn-. valley eIcept mcros, thl, ferry
.. dpal Gateways to Oregon In Early and he nad received a tip that trou
. Days TVeignt Road From TJmatllla ble would follow If he attempted to
Landing to Idaho Mines Crossed: cross again wnnoui paying.
I He was revolving all nis ota tricks ,
; in his mind, trying to find a solution. J J
when he overtook a lone horseman. '
I a few miles out from the ferry and ' j
tecttosu (soon found out that this traveler was A.
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Most Satisfactory
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Snake River Here How Jack Tin-
cent, , Pioneer of the Intend m-!
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jure, murm a ruiuwi 10 Icr- f a
: f 4 I about as badly embarrassed ftnan- j
daily as Vincent. Vincent immeo.1
1 The dedication of the new steel atelv rilnravered a means of escaoe.
' Bridge at Weiser, yesterday afternoon I The ferryman couldn't refuse pas- ( j
! put, out of us. one of the jnost con- ""Re to an ' .JlJTr ' XX
I th&r of his dutv. so the stranger , T T
.ixiuous oi pioneer snaxe -river rer- wag to play prtBOner and Vincent
rlea. would demand passage for both.
officer and prisoner.
The Trj, rrfr was disarmed, bound
to his horse, and Vincent tied the
prisoner's halter strap to his own sad- j
die-horn, and led him down to the
ferrv. where he triumphantly beck
-oned the fen Lilian aerosa '
At first the" ferryman refused paa-
sage for them, but when Vincent with
For over 40 years the Weiser ferry
across the Snake has been one of the
chief gateways to Oregon, and many
historical characters have crossed Into
the . state at this point, to become cit
izens and help make the state what
It la.
' It was on the main highway from
Umatilla Landing to the Idaho mines,
as well as on the old emigrant road
leading from Green River across the
bridge at Blackfoot to Grand Ronde
valley and Walla Walla. .
One of the best reminiscences told
of the old ferry is concerning Jack
Vincent,, the veteran stage driver,
well known In Pendleton. Walla Walla
and other points in the Inland Empire.
Vincent was a gruff, adventurous
character, and was often "busted' In
pioneer days owing to the rapid pace
be led when he did have money.
. It Is told of Vineent that he had
. crossed the Weiser ferry about 10
times one summer. In traveling back
and forth to the Boise basin mines,
and as he had been busted each time.
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THE SPIRIT OF XMAS PREVAILS THROUGHOUT THIS STORE. AXD " F'Y Jl.T vw .YTVJ
DESIRABLE THINGS FOR CHRISTMAS GIVING. TOC WILL CERTAINLY ENJOY A VIMT P " '8 8ER.
VICEABLE ARTICLE TOT WANT TO GIVE AS A GUT WE HAVE IT. 1X1R MEN, WOMEN AND CHILDREN; OR IF ,Ol' WANT
TOYS FOR THE CHILDREN WE CAN SURELY PLEASE YOU.
ANY PURCHASE MADE NOW W1IX BE HELD FOR FTTTRE DEI.H ER1, IF DESIRt-D.
ri urn imc diuii, uimiicuru w i a
the state authorities take his ferry a
privileges from him. for delaying the
execution of the law, speedy paa
una irivttn them nri the nrlsoner
his captor hurried down the road to j J j
a convenient hill . to niae oemna.
where they celebrated their success
by a feast of Jackrabbit and sage- .
hen broiled on a sage brush fire and ,
Dispute Loa Dillon's Record. !..
New Tork. Dec. . The board off J
review of the National Trotting Asso-1 J J
elation assembled at the Murray Hill .
a
Holiday Slippers
FOR MEN AND WOMEN.
We are now In a position to show
the most carefull v selected stock of
paa8aeif holiday slippers that we have ever
ner and ...
eaten without salt
carried, and at prices heretofore un
equalled.
WOMEN'S FELT SLIPPERS.
In red, black, green and purple, at
1.50 and 11.15.
Women's knit slippers In red, blue
and black, 48c.
MISSES' RED FELT SLIPPERS,
sixes S 1-2 to 2 5c
MEN'S SLIPPERS
In brown and black leather; a large
assortment at SI. 50 and $1.2S pr.
MASS (K SORES
Mill Suffering of a Boy
from an Ifching
Humour.
CURED BYCUTICURA
Rot One Square Inch of Skin on
I His Whole Body Was
1 v Unaffected.
. My little son, boy of five, broke
at with an Itching rash. Three doc
tors prescribed for him, but he kept
getting worse until we conld not drees
him any more. They finally advised
aae to try a certain medical college, but
Its treatment did not do any good. At
the time I was induced to try Cutlcnra
Remedies be was so bad that I had to
cot his hair off and pot the CuUcnra
Ointment on him on bandaees, as it wss
Impossible to touch him with the bare
hand. There was not one square Inch
of skin on bis whole body that was not
fleeted. He wss one mass of sores.
The bandages need to stick to his skin
and m removing them It used to take
the skin off with tbem, and the screams
from the poor child were heart-breaking.
I began to think that be would
never get well, but after the second
application of Cutieura Ointment I
began to see signs of Improvement,
and with the third snd fourth applica
tions the sores commenced to dry np.
Bis skin peeled off twenty times, but It
finally yielded to the treatment. I used
the Cutieura Resolvent for his blood,
and now I can say that he is entirely
cored, and a stronger and healthier boy
jon never saw thsn be is toKiav."
KOBEKT WATT AM,
Kt Center Ave., Chicago, liL, Dee,
SO, 1897.
No return In six yean, Mr. W attain
writes, Feb. 13, 1U03.
hotel today with abundant indica
tions of a lively session ahead. E. E.
Smathers. owner of Major Delmar. j
was on nana armea wun evidence iu
support his demand that the mile rec- Christo- Handkerchiefs
ord of 2:01, recently made at Mem- ! owj a iuiu,.i vux.
Phis by Lou Dillon, be set aside. Mr. , 44 Thi, department is crowded with
Smathers is said to have the certified j goolS vaue8 from ,c to $10o Cn.
affidavits of Dr. Hollenbach and M. J. , aren't fancy colored border handker-
Shannon. who caught the mile at I J chiete. , ln pretty box, S5c
2:02 1-5. and other testimony, which . children's handkerchiefs lc
he claims will completely refute the ; cll1(iren.. handkerchiefs, better
official timers. , $4, one, s.
j Women's hemstitched lace and fan
Masonic Temple Detlicaied. il. Cy embroidered corners 10c
Waco, Texas. Dec. . This was a Pure llnen handkerchiefs, hem
: great day for the Masonic fraternity JJ stitched and scalloped border,.,
j of Waco ln particular and of the Btate , , 20c to 75c
of Texas ln general, me occasion wan j 1
the formal dedication of the new Ma- ,
sonic temple in this city, one of the
finest structures of its kind in the
entire Southwest The dedication was
attended by eminent Masons from ev
ery section of the state who have
! gathered here for the grand lodge ses
sion. Grand Master William James 44,
of Fort Worth, officiated. '
Iowa Implement Men.
Des Moines. Iowa. Dec. 8. Between TT
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Visit Our Cloak
and Suit Dept.
WITH THE UNUSUALLY LARGE STOCK WE ARE
NOW SHOWING WE ARE BETTER PREPARED THAN
EVER TO FILL YOUR WANTS FOR XMAS PRESENTS
Ladies' and Misses'
Tailor Made Suits
MANY EXTRA VALUES NOW BEING SHOWN. THEY
MAKE BEAUTIFUL XMAS PRESENTS.
All 1 10.00 Suits for women and niLwcs t 5.00
Ail $12.50 Suits for women and misv t 8.75
AU (15.00 Suits fur women and iiii-ncs $ t.M
All $18.00 Suits for women and niiwes $11.40
All $20.00 Suits for women and mi-Mes $14.85
All $25.00 Suits for women and mioses $18.90
All $35.00 Suits for women and mlwies $23.85
two and three hundred members of
the Iowa Implement Dealers' Associa
tion are in Des Moines for the annual .
gathering of the organisation. The
business sessions will occupy tomor
row and Thursday. In conjunction
with the gathering there is a large,
and comprehentlve exhibit, snowing
the latest Improvements In agricul
tural implements and machinery.
California Fruit Growers.
San Jose. Cal.. Dec . The thlr- 1 a
tieth annual convention of California j
ft ult growers began here today with
I large and representative attendance. ;
I In addition to discussing various hor
' tlcultural subjects the convention will
I devote much time to considering plans
i for bringing about closer organisation .
jof the fruit growers of the state for!
j their mutual benefit. The convention '
1 will continue through the next three i
, days.
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Holiday
Furs
Furs make beau
tiful Xmas gifts.
We have them
for women, miss
es and children.
Small furs ln
black. 98c.
Seta for children
$1.50 and up.
Our fur stock is
now complete.
Let us show you.
Children's Coats
3.i.0 Children's long Coats. . .
BOO Children's long Coats...
4.60 Children's long Coats...
7.00 Children's long Coats. . .
7.E0 Children's long Coats. . .
110.00 Children's long Coats...
112.00 Children's long Coats...
.$2.85
.$3.75
.$4.95
.$5.25
.$5.35
.$7.40
.$8.90
Ladies' Jackets
All t 6 r.n JarketH. to close $ 4.95
All 110.00 Jackets, to close $ 7.40
All 112.00 Jackets, to close $ 8.75
All 115.00 Jackets, to close (10.73
Ladies' Skirts
Ever' Skirt in the house reduced in
price.
ALL ALTERATIONS FREE.
HoDday Cloves Jt
Those who wear our gloves call
them cheap because they wear better
and last longer than any other kind.
They have the perfect form that glTes
hands that distinguished look and
perfect comfort.
$1.00, $1.25 and (1.50.
H
Purses and Hand Bags
All the new styles, over 300 to 1
lect from.
25c to $S.5A.
Fancy Collars
We have them ln many styles, at
from 15c to (l.
Special Prices on
Tourist Coats
All 110.00 values go at $ 1.71
All 113.50 and 114.00 values at (I4.M
All $15.00 values go at 110.75
All 120.00 values go at (14.BS
All 325.00 values go at $189
All $30.00 values go at Ill.Ti
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The Toy Store
IS READY
Dolls, 5c to $2.50: Uo-Curts, Blocks.
Books, Banks. Wagons, Animals.
Drays, lee Wagons. Engines. Trains
and a large line of mechanical toys.
Tou will be surprised at the large
display in our toy department.
To Settle Creeeeas Record.
Chicago. 111.. Dec. t. The board of
appeals of the American Trotting As- I J
1 MKiBUDn is noiuing us annual bctbiuii .
at the auditorium today. Considera- ;
Your letter of the list In regard to 1 ble interest Is manifested In the meet- i T
the ease of my little boy at hand. I am i ing. as It is expected that a final de-: 4
truly thankful to say that the core clsion will be banded down ln regard
effected, by the l-tracura Kemetues naa , to the disputed Cresceus record made
1eea a most thorough and successful 1 at Wichita track last year.
core to date." j
M aims V..I rtci a 1 1 1. nr t Cortelyou who Is to be postmaster
Onowai. . imu r. LMte.c cww- general, will be retained as chairman
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SB-Kid $3.50 Shoe For
Women
Try a pair. . You will wear no oth
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LEE TEUTSCH'S DEPT. STORE
Main and Alta Streets
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I IFIRAZELH THEATER
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K. J TAYLOR, Lesse and Manager.
On night only
Wednesday, December 7th.
E. J. Carpenter's scenic 11 cecal
"A Little Outcast"
With a proficient cast of 14 people.
Prices: 25c, 50c & 75c
One night only , f
Thursday, Dec. thy
M. E. NankerviUs presents f' '
Haverly's Minstr?Is
Billy Van, the Minstrel Man and Jim-
my Han. . lai
Prices : 25, 50, 75c 0J