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BRIEF RECORD OF SUBSCRIBE NOW FOR. THE EAST OREGONIAN AND GET THREE MAGAZINES FREE. COUNTY EVENTS Special Correspondence HERMISTON iTES ALBEE NEWS NOTES MANY srEND FOURTH AT THOMAS' GROVE. Many Co Away FYotn Town for Uio Pay nijr Public Auction nt lam RAIN NEEDED IX .rt Saturday Many llcrmiston IVjilo InvoM lit CaotiiH riiint tis Are Ijklng liood About Honnion. H.rrr.iston, July 5. Many of the jtvT'tf f Hormlston enjoyed the Fourth at Thomas' grove a short dis tar,vc from the city, where a big pic ric was held. A Mr basket dinner was i:i order, sports, sanies, etc., and the day proved a most delightful one for a'.! In attendance. Those who were not at the picnic wont to some of the neighboring towns, a large num ber attending the celebration at Echo. Illg rubtlc Auction. Next Saturday. July 11, a big pub lic auction will be held at the Cold Springs dam of the Umatilla project, when the horses, wagons and other equipment which have been In use In the construction of the dam will be sold, and the scene of much activity for the past year and a half will be abandoned. However, work on other parts of the project is still being done. The pipe lines are only a little more than 4 ft per cent completed, and the hauling and laying will continue until well into the fall. I'uri-liA."? Cactus Hants. Many of the residents of Hormlston purchased liberally of the new species of cactus which was recently exhibited hire by C. H. Fuller, a representative of Luther Burbanks, the celebrated California horticulturist. If it proves to be anything near what Is asserted f.ir i minv nro1mq of lha htffh- lands in this section will have been solved. A number of the people from her" went to Wenaha Springs to spend the Fourth. Charles Skinner and family have gone to the mountains above Walla Walla, where they will spend a few weeks during the hot weather. Crops are looking good at this time and Hermiston has prospects for a eood year, though most of the land under cultivation has been Irrigated for the first time this season. ENJOYABLE FOURTH. Boer Cuttle Heady fur Market Buy era Numerous James Scott and IoK Have Exciting Experience With ellar, Hcultlng In the Deutli of Brulu. Alba, July 6. Tho weather Is warm and dry and the crops are beginning to need rain. The stock on the range has done well so far. There Is now a large number of beeves ready for the mar ket, and several buyers are due here to purchase consignments for Port land and the sound country. There Is also a number of good work horses for sale here. James Scott, who lives one and a half miles east of Albee, started out as usual Monday morning to gather together his milk cows. He had gone but a short distance from the house when his blood hound which accom panied him, Jumped up a black bear In the brush. The dog. wishing to take a ride, with the agility of a house cat, was astride of bruin. Mr. Bear, not wishing to take on riders, ran up a tree and shook the dog off. Mr. Scott, coming up In the rear, took In the situation. With the remains of his breath and at the top of his voice, he called to his wife to bring him the gun and let no grass grow under her feet, while he and the dog kept guard. The gun arrived on time. Great Scott took steady aim, piercing tht once proud king of the Blue moun tains and his lifeless body dropped from the tree, falling 25 feet. Mr. Seott kindly divided the bear steak with his neighbors, while th black glistening 2-year-old hide adorns the walls of his woodshed. John G. Connell of Hoqulam, Wash ington, is visiting relatives here. Mrs. William McLaughlin and son of Portland, came up to spend the Fourth with old friends, Mrs. Sturdlvant and family, of Ritzvllle, Wash., are visiting relatives here. The celebrated stallion, Brown Joe, owned by J. Scott, died suddenly Tues day night. All that veterinary sci ence could do could not save him. There was no Insurance on his body. I Bis Pance In Warehouse Enjoyed Until Late Hour. Pilot Rock, July 6. The Fourth of July celebration at this place was all that could be desired. Crowds of people arrived here on the train from Pendleton, and a very pleasant day was spent at the grove. Many of the people enjoyed the big dance at the warehouse until late In the evening. Everybody was made welcome. The address of the day was made by Rev. W. H. Bleakney of Pendleton acad emy, and the program was carried out very creditably. The fireworks at night proved one of the main attrac tlons. It Is reported that the celebration at Hidaway Springs on the Fourth proved to be a very enjoyable affair, and It was well attended. There are a number of people there at this time spending the summer. SCOLPEP; BLOWS HEAP OFF. Mrs. S. L. Bowen of Wayne, W. Va. writes: "I was a sufferer from kid ney dsease, so that at times I could not stand straight. I took Foley's Kidney Remedy. One dollar bottle and part of the second cured me en tlrely." Foley's Kidney Remedy works wonders where others are a total failure. Pendleton Drug Co. ENJOYABLE CELEBRATION. Grand Dl-jplay of Fireworks and Pance at N'Urlit Echo. July t. The fourth of July celebration which was held In this city, was a very creditable affair. Early In the morning crowds began to gather on the -streets, and merry mak ing was In order all day long. At night there was a fine display of fireworks and a grand ball at the city hall. A number of people from the coun ty seat were here for the celebration Saturday. A. W. Norton has purchased 40 acres of land from the Umatilla Ranch company, four miles below Echo. He will put up a neat little cottage on the place soon and will make It his home. Ralph Ross who had the misfortune to break his right leg a few days ago when thrown from a horse, Is able to be about some, and there will be no serious results from the Injury, Plneulea for the Kidneys, 10 day trial 11, guaranteed. Plneulee act di rectly on the Kidneys and bring relief In the first dose to backache, weak back, rheumatlo pains, kidney and Madder trouble. They purify the blood and Invigorate the entire sys tem. Sold by A. C. Koeppen ft Bros. CAW TOC SLEEP. If you can't sleep or If your brain seems clouded, then we will cor you with Sexlne Pills or It will not coat you a cent Don't threw away your money on other medicines when 1 to IS werth of Sezlne Pills Is all you need to make your serve strong and steady. 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There ha been score of re port during the last 20 year regard ing the matrimonial intention of the princess, but all have proved base Athena, July 4. Athena was very Quiet on the Fourth this year. Nearly everybody went away ' to celebrate. Large numbers went to Walla Walla, a number to Wenaha Springs and dif ferent places In the mountains. Sev eral well known broncho buters In this section went to Walla Walla to take part in the celebration. Faye La Grow took over about SO head of outlaws with about 40 riders. Haven Ross, a young rider, who had been in the saddle breaking all sorts and conditions of wild horses for Beveral years, was the leader of the band of riders, and they made a good show Ing. It looks as though harvest would be on in the Athena county about the middle of July. The wheat Is ripen Ing fast, and the farmers are already getting their combines In shape and preparing to cut the grain. Sumlay School Picnic. The members of the Methodist Episcopal Sunday school under the auspices of the superintendent, held a picnic on the Fourth at Pine creek, near Weston, A jolly time was had by old and young alike. Mr. and Mrs. Dave Roberts will leave today for KanBas and Missouri, where they will visit relatives for a time. Sacks Arriving, A carload of sacks, 40,000, have ar rived here from Portland for the members of the Inland Grain Grow ers' association. This year the asso ciation contracted for 40,000 sacks. The price is $7.15 per hundred deliv ered. "Meet me at the Fountain" DONALDSON'S Try Our New Drink BON-TON SODA 5c Cool and Refreshing Thinks It Saved His Life. Wester M. Nelson, of Naples, Me, says In a recent letter: I have used Dr. King's New Discovery man years tor coughs and colda, and I think It saved my life. I have found it a reliable remedy for throat and lung complaint, and would no mora be without a bottle than I would be with out food." For nearly 40 years New Discovery ha stood at the head of throat and lung remedies. As a pre ventive of pneumonia, and healer of weak lungs, It has no equal Bold under guarantee at Tallman ft Co.'s drug store. (Oc and f 1. Trial bottle free. DteeoitrUon of Partnership. Notice is hereby given that the partnership heretofore existing be tween F. B. Vandusen and T. la. Kel ler ha this day been dissolved by mutual consent t Our Specialty is theFamilyTrade We are fully prepared to fur- X nlsh you the best of lard, sau sages and fresh, smoked r cured meats and fish each day. Central Meat Market Carney & Tweedy, Telephone Main 32. 'Phone Main 6 IS. THORNTON .MUSIC CO 813 Main Street. HIGH GRADE PIANOS and ORGANS Columbia, Edison and Victor Talk' ir.g Machines, Records, Cabinet and Musical Merchandise. 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