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THE OREGON SCOUT.
AMOS K. JONES,
KIMTOK.
The Oregon Scout has an large a circu
lation as any three paper in this xec-
'tton oj me itme, comtunea, ana ut cor-;
rcspondingly valuable us an udcertiniug j
medium.
Saturday, July
1SSP
Union and Vicinity.
Flour .? 3.50 per hhl. at DrakeV
The Clover crock school closed Wed
nesday. Wiggins will ho sentenced to-day at
:9 o'clock.
Forepaugli's circus will visit Oregon
this year.
Posts and poles for sale at Drake's
cash store.
Circuit court will convene at Joseph,
August 22nd.
Uuy an Acme washing machine.
They are the best.
The prohibitionests arc making quite
11 light in Baker county.
Wanted. A girl to do general
housework. H. K. Duaki:.
The usual number of new subscrip
tions received this court.
A slight thunder storm visited this
.section the foro part of the week.
The best lubricating oils at the low
est prices at the Cove drug store.
A. C. Smith has boon appointed
stock inspector of Wallowa county.
A number of Indians passed through
town this week with a band of horses.
Hill's annotatod code of Oregon will
be ready for delivery about September
1st.
There will be an adjourned term of
the county court the iirst Monday in
August.
The Oregon State fair will begin on
September the 12th and continue for
twelve days.
Drake has just returned from Tort
land where he secured some bargains,
and cash did it.
Don't wear out valuable machinery
for the want of oil, when you can get
the best at Jo. Wright's.
Correspondents would accommodate
us by sending their letters a little earli
. er in the week, if possible.
A number of new advertisements
. appear in this issue, which our readers
will do well to peruse carefully.
Win. Wilson has soltl his billiard
table to a party in Wallowa county,
and will at once put in a new one.
The people of North Powder are agi
tating the subject of building a wagon
road from there to the Silver creek
i mines.
The grand jury report published
elsewhere, is extremely flattering to
our county officials, but we believe it
is deserved.
Glass and stone fruit jars, and a fine
line of jelly mugs just received at Jo.
Wright's. Trices way down. Call
mu see them.
Farmers desiring machinery of any
kind should call at the branch house of
Knapp Ihurell & Co., Island city, be
fore purchasing elsewhere.
The M. E. Conference for tho coun
ties of Baker, Grant, Union, Wallowa
and several counties in Idaho, will be
held in Baker city in September.
Nat. L. Baker has purchased the
IsTew Northwest from (). T. Mason and
forty-seven others, and will merge it
in the Saturday Morning Times.
New goods are constantly being re
ceived at the Now York store, La
Grande, and are being offered at extra
ordinary low prices. Call and be con
. vinced.
Dr. Harmon, the oculist, desires to
inform the people of Cornucopia and
vicinity that he will arrive at that place
on the 25th inst. and will remain till
tho Hist. Those desiring his service
will do well to make a note of it.
The, attention of our readers directed
to the new ad. of 11. C. Greig, the
druggist, in this issue. Mr. Greig has
lately been receiving largo additions to
his stock, and now has, without ques
tion, the best selection of goods in his
line in Union county.
In the case of State vs N. B. Harris,
rhe jury was out 12 hours and failed to
agree. They stood 8 for accquittal
and i for conviction. The case was
continued till next term. Thursday
evening tho friends of Harris went 011
liis bonds and he was released.
Mr. H. J. Gecr, of the Cove nursery,
requests us to state that W. L. Forres-
ter is sole agent for said nursery in
Union and Baker counties, and Win.
JJeavis sole agent for Wallowa county.
Anyone olso representing that ho is
agent, or selling trees from the Cove
nursery is a fraud.
What it the matter with tho street
lamps? They have not been lit for
some time. If they were ever needed
it was during the dark nights of tho
last week or two, when many strangers
-were 'in town. Tho council should
inako arrangements to have them kept
in order and lighted.
Four men wore drowned in Tilla
mook bayou tho 10th inst., by tho
swamping of a boat in which they
were riding. One of the men who lost
their lives was Owen A. Holbrook, ton
bfMr.and Mrs. M. P. Holbrook, of
this citv, who will receive the sympa
thy of many friends in their aflliction.
Ladies can order all kinds of dross
. goods at Drake's, by sample, at Tort
land prices, with tho advantage of the
latest stvles of dross uoods. Now sam
ples constantly arriving. Ho aleo has
Buttorick's patterns for tale, with
monthly cataloguo of latest stylos of
'ladies, misses and ohilderens fufhionis
ETCHINGS.
Or
linprrnlnn Mttilt nil tlie
by I'asilnjj Kvcnti
"Scout"
Sit.aks Foi: Itsiii.k. The trade of
the merchants of Union is stoadily on
the increase. This is made apparent,
not by tho general air of contentment
and prosperity that prevails, but from
tho fact that more goods tiro being re
ceived by thcin than ever before. Mr.
Hall, tho drayman, who has the carry
ing business hero, exclusively, and is
in a position to know, says that tho
amount of goods received by our mer
chants this season is largely in ad
vance of that of any previous year
since he has been in the business.
Wo are pleased to note this evidence
of the increased trade of our business
men, which is no doubt duo to the fact
that they are offering better in
ducements to purchasers than can bo
found elsewhere in the county, and lot
the people know it, by judicious and
liberal advertising.
Impoutant To BoAi) Tktitionkus.
The couutv commissioners have had
printed, at their own expense, a mini- 1
her of blank petitions, affidavits and I
other papers needed in making appli-
cation for the establishment of new ;
county roads, which will bo furnished, .
upon application, to anyone needing i
them, l'oad petitioners should avail
themselves of these blanks and avoid
tho possibility of making mistakes
which is too often the ciiiieu of delay
and expense.
Nor KxArri.Y S.vnsiwoToitY.
"John, I wish vou would rock the
baby." "What'll" I rock tho baby for?"
"Because he is not very well. And
what's more, half of him belongs to
you and you should not object to rock
him." " Well, dont half belong to you."
"Yes." "Well, you can rock your half
and let niv half holler." K.w
Jos. Wright has ordered a complete
stock of dry goods, groceries, etc.,
which will be opened up in tho brick
corner, soon.
Frank Bro's Implement Co., of Isl
and City, carry the largest stock of
standard implements to be found in
Eastern Oregon. Their terms and pri
ces defy competition. They always
have 011 hand extras and repairs for
goods they sell, which is a matter of
great importance to the purchaser. 5
The ten acres known as the "Dan
V. Moore Garden," in the town of Un
ion, Oregon, is olfered for sale, together
with all improvements, consisting of
brick house, gaidiner's house, hot hous
es stables, chicken houses, hog pens,
trout pond, fruit trees, etc. The gar
den is under a high state of cultivation.
For price and particulars, apply either
to W. T. Wright at. the First National
Bank, Union, Hyde it Hyde, Baker
City, or Wilzinski Bros, it Co, whole
sale dealers in Key West cigars, Tort
land, Oregon.
GHAND JUKY KKl'OHT.
To the Hon. Circuit Court of 1 lie State
of Oregon, for Union county:
Wo, the grand jury in and for said
county and State, duly empanelled on
the 21st day of February, 1S87, having
been held over for the adjourned term
of July 11th, 1SS7, respectfully submit
the following report:
We have been in session, in all, six
days.
We have found and returned into
court seven not true and three true
bills of indictment.
We have examined tho sheriff, office
and found the same in good order. The
sheriff has furnished us with the fol
lowing repoitof delinquent taxes hav
ing been collected since the commence
ment of liia term of office:
Del't taxes of 1K7S, !f ;iUXi reduced to?
" IsTIl, ULMlt " !I7.!7
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.V.M.15 " l,:i71.K'
Wo have examined fho comity jail
and find the tamo well kept.
We have carefully examined the
office os the county clerk and are glad
to report that the county court has at
last paid attention to tho recommenda
tions of tho various grand jurors who
have proceeded us. We now find the
records and liles of the various courts
in such a shape that tboy can bo easi
ly found, and in our opinion too much
praise cannot bo given to our efficient
clerk. Mr. A. T. Neill and his assis
tants in tho work, for the nlamicr in
which they are arranging the office,
and also tho accounts of tho county.
It is tho first time in tho h'storv of the
county that tho office has been so sys
tematically arranged, and wo feel as
sured that the expense to the tax-payers
has been well expended, anil wo
fool warranted in returning tho thanks
or tno county to Mr. Neill for the
manner in which the work has been
done.
Wo have examined the county treas
urer's oflico and find that tho county
treasurer, Mr. E. 0. Brainard keeps
tho books in such a condition that
the exact financial condition of the
county can bo had at any time.
Have examined the condition of tho
county poor and find them well cared
for.
To the Hon. G. W. Walker, wo wish
to return our thanks for tho courtesy
and attention which his Hon. has
shown us; to M. I). Clilford, prosecu
ting attorney for his attention and
help, and to our bailiff for his atten
tion to our wants. All of which is re
spectfully submitted.
Dated at Union, Union county, Ore
gon, July 10th, 18S7.
A. DioKso.v,
L. Bl.A.S'CHAUI),
Thus, O'Buva.nt,
J. B. Dwtvc,
BoiiHirr Shaw,
E. 11. Cm.vkax, A. J. HroiiKs, '
CWI-. FWrninn.
Social Scintillations.
l'iirujjrnpliH lVi tnlnliic. Principally, to
tlie Peregrination of thu
Populace.
"THE WOULD DO 310 VIST."
Julius Ia'av is expected home to-day.
Dr. Drake visited La Gntddo tnis
week.
Mr. M. F. Holbrook called on us,
yesterday.
H. J. (Jeer, of the Cove, called on
us, Tuesday.
Mr. Fay, of Sand Bidge, was in the
city, yesterday.
Mr. Newhaiyl of Hot lakr, was hi
town, Wednesday.
Mrs. Austin, of SuniniervilUj. was in
the city this week.
Aithur Warnoek, of La Grande, was
in Union, Thursday.
Jas. Welch, of North Towden,. was
in Union this week.
Dan. Summers, of Sumniervillo, luiid
Union a visit this week.
Miss Mangio Smith went to Pendle
ton on a visit, Wednesday.
A. Meachan, the Suniniervillo attor- J
ney, called on us Thursday. I
John K. Hardin, of North Powder, j
v;ix iii tlie eitv durinir the week. !
Mr. S. L. Kcenan will seak to-night
at La Grande, on tho labor question.
J. W. Murphy, of Cove, was in town
yesterday with a load of strawberries.
Prof. Goo. E. Owen iuid wife are at
tending the teachers'' institute at La
Grande.
Louie Davis is in Grant county can
vassing for a book, and is meeting with
great success.
Jesse Alberson, of Cornucopia, was
in Union the foro part of the week,
attending to business.
Mr. A. Buehannan, of Pino valley,
who is attending court hero, made us a
substantial call, Wednesday.
Mr. and Mrs. Minnick, and Mrs.
Yiola Duncan, of High valley, made
this oflice a pleasant call last Wednes
day. Mrs. Goldstein, of Portland, sister of
Mrs Levy of this city, and Mrs. Nat
Blum, of La Grande, were here on a
visit this week.
Mrs. Bobort Lloyd and Mrs. Kosa
Boss came over from Pendleton a few
days ago. Their many friends are
glad to see them.
Mr. John Bloom, of Pino valley, is
in the city. Ho called and subscribed
for an extra copy of the Scout, to bo
sent to nis brother in Iowa.
Mr. Samuel P.utlcdge, of the Park,
passed through this week on his way
to La Grande whore he will probably
be engaged for several weeks.
Postmaster Hall started, Wednes
day, for a pilgrimage to Cornucopia,
anil the Hogeni and Pine creek milling
districts. It was his intention to be
gone about a week.
W. E. Mulhollan, formerly of this
city, has been appointed to superin
tend the completion of the Bull Bun
water works bv which tho city of
! Portland is to be supplied with water.
Mr. and Mrs. Humphrey, of Island
City, wero in Union several days this
week, the guests of Mr. anil Mrs. Levy.
They express themselves as particular
ly pleased with our beautiful little
town.
Mr. Thonip Carroll returned tho foro
part of the week from a three months
visit to friends and relatives in the
eastern states. The trip seems to have
fngrocd with him wonderfullv. lie re
ports having had a lino time.
Messrs. Loos, Leslie, Biuloigh and
Coshaware busily engaged at the court
house in transcribing the records of
Wallowa county. It is a big job, and
a months time will probably bo re
quired to complete it.
Mrs. Augusta Patterson, daughter of
Dr. J'attterson, of Eugene City, will
arrive in this city to-dav on a visit to
Mr. and Mrs L. B. Binehart. Miss
May Stevens, of tho Cove, who has
been in the Willamette for some time,
will accompany her.
Mr. Walker presented us with a
I sample branch cut from one of his
j currant bushes 011 his place in this
1 city, which was loaded with the largest
l entrants wo over saw anywhere, and
i of a splendid flavor. There is no
j doubt currant grow well iu tliis couu
I try.
Senator HinHieart returned, this
! week, from Malheur. Ho says every-
thing is flourishing in tho new county.
I he court house and vault is com
pleted, 'fho cells for the jail uro in
position, and the walls will soon be
finished. It will be a good jail, some
what similar to the one in this county.
Tito county court negotiated 8,000.
county warrants for 90 cents cash on
tho dollar, which is not so bad -for a
now county somewhat iu debt.
WILL VISIT LA GRANDE.
Dr. Jno. B. Pilkington, surgeon, ocu
list and aurint, and proprietor of the
Sanitarsam for Nervous diseases, Port
land, Or., will visit La Grande and bo
found at Ford's cottage hotel from tho
arrival of tho cast bound train (10 o'
clock forenoon) Friday, July 29th, to
10 a. in. Saturday, July 30th. Dr. P'e.
specialties aro all forms of Kyo and
Ear diseases; all Nervous and Chronic
Ailments, and Itcctul Diseases, uh Piles,
Fissures, Fistulas, and Kectal Ulcers.
During two years past he has treated
over 1500 cases, curing tho most severo
and long standing cases, without once
resorting to knife or ligature. Any
amount of references given on applica
tion. Examination free.
Fr harvesting machinery, call on
THE COVE.
A spicy
l.rlter Prom Our
Corrioinlent.
Itt-Ktilirr
July 21, 1S87.
Several Cove weilders of the birch
will go to La Grande for the Purpose
of attending tho teachers' institute
and thereby will show commendable
interest in these Useful gatherings.
S. Burroughs has gone to the iniiir
ing districts, in the interests of his
shingle manufactory. Ho has a large
supply of first grade shingles on hand
and can till orders largo or small on
short notice.
Miss Etta Boberfs. who attended
Ascension school last year and who
has been stopping with Mrs. Warfel
since, went home to La Grande, this
week. She will probably return to
school in September. 1
Wo noticed this week several vol-;
minis of poetry and history, nicely !
bound, to be presented by II. 11. j
French to the valedictorian of the
graduating class of l.Sb7 at Ascension 1
school. Miss Cris.-a Bcidlemau. I
Professors Powell, Smith and Blan
chet, of Leighton Academy, have been
this week in Baker county, looking af
ter school interests and report that
prosdocts are flattering that a number
of students from Baker will enter the
Cove schools iu September.
A great dust was seen coining up
the road Tuesday. On investigation
io was found to be Jno. Phy with a
bran new, latest impiovcd buckboard
carriage. As muuufnetuicd now-a-days,
these vehicles aie very conven
ient inula decided luxury to fortunate
owners.
Everyone now uses flour made by
the toller process. Messrs Campbell
it Jayeox's mill stinted up Monday
and is running full time, 'fho expert
millet, Chas. Olson, is always on hand
to await on customers, and takes pleas
ure in showing visitors the many im
provements in tho establishment.
Miss May Stevens returned, Thurs
day, from a two weeks visit in Port
land and Eugene. During her stay
she met many piominent music teach
ers and became familiar with the very
Istest and best methods for piano in
structions, having at her disposal a
new Stcck piano costing $1000.
Frank Wilson and blushing young
bride moved from Union to their farm
in Iower Cove, this week, where they
will remain till after harvest. Frank's
many Cove friends are pleased to
know that he has at last fallen a vic
tim to Cupid's wiles and secured one
of the most handsome, as well as ac
complished, daughters of Eve, in this
county.
The Cove tourists to the mines re
turned Monday. They are delighted
with Hogeni and Coruuoopia, and say
both places aro bustling with activity
and life. Materials for the stamp mill
at Hogeni are being hurried in, inclu
ding one casting of 2(1,000 pounds. Tho
extensive saw mill will soon commence
cutting luinoer to bo used in the
staup buildings.
While Nathaniel Parker was driving
a team attached to a mower, Wednes
day, near town, one of the horses
stepped on a piece of timber which
dying up frightened the team and they
at oiice became unmanageable. .Mr. j
Parker was thrown violently from his
seat, but by good luck escaped serious
injury. The team ran through town,
demolishing fho machine which was
out of the agricultural depot only a
few days, ami wero not caught till one
had so bruised itself as to be unlit for
further use, at least at present.
It's right hot, to-day. Bob C. Yes,
quite diiiiiy, alto. Mies F. To my
many other accomplishments I have
added tho one termed pailing the cow,
Miss S. When it comes to handling
the ribons over 11 hay rake, my name
is Jo Bush, but when it comes to de
feating a crowd with a rille, 1 will wait
till my brother Isaac conies in fiom
tho East. Mark. Wanted, to give to
tramp blacksmiths pcrinaiiout jobs.
Alex. Believe I will move to Union;
it seems to be the fashion there lo get 1
married. W. Pretty tough to have a
new mower scattered all over town,
in tho midst of haying. Parker. If
any one has an old mower all missing
but a part of tho tongue, bring it
around and I will make necessary re
pairs. Alex. I always outshoot "Dick
ey," sometimes. Dave. It would be
safe to have a wash boiler put between
you and tho young fady on the back
seat. S. Have you seen my new split
bamboo fishing rod? It is just 11 "Joe
daisy. Gene.
It isn't every place that can afford a
true snake story, but Cove is so favored,
for we have the necessary papers cer
tifying to the correctness of tho forego
ing. A few days ago Fred. Corpe, a
man wooso reputation for veracity is
A one, was 011 Mill creek just below
town cutting some willows, when a
rustling iu the bushes attracted his
attention to 0110 of the most hid
eous reptiles ever appearing to mortal
sight. Although a person of undoubt
ed nerve, Fred, concluding discretion
tho bettor part of valor, lost no time
in leaving tho serpent iu tho rear.
Having been so near ho hud a good
opportunity for observing and says at
.the lowest estimate the snake was ten
feet iu length, of a spotted color and
with immense head and jaws raised at
a considerable distance above the
ground. Chickens and pigs have been
mysteriously disappearing along the
creek for some time past and now it
is thought this snake is responsible fur
the loss. Tho owners of poultry huvo
offered $5 reward for tho scalp of the
serpent.
If you want ji lino pair
Iiootw, call on -Mr. G Vincent, who lm
jiiut received a largo acHortuiunt of la-
una received u raro iii-eoruiiuuv 01 ia- . . . r. v n rrinrrr
il&!r,,,w,lIJAYCOX & FOSTER.
SO SAY WE, ALL OF US.
Prices Speak Louder Than Words
Hull Line of Dry Goods, Hoots and Shoes.
Ladies' shoes.
Misses "
Children's " .
Baby " .
.Men's' " .
Boys' " .
Mens' boots .
Gloves
$ 1 "()'
1
1 2:
90
I 2m
1 ()
l (K)
Other Goods Equally Low. Wo moan busi
ness. All remnants at cost.
Sugar, 111 lbs
Bice, 15 lbs
Colfee, l lbs
Tea, V II.
Syrup, "p gal can
Sardines, 10 cans
Boyal savon soap, per box. . .
Soda, .'I lbs
Matches, 5 pkgs
.$ 00 !
1 00 i
1 00
:io
70
I 00
'!
1
25!
25
I keep 18 kinds of Tobacco, also a lino
stock of cigars.
ILL SELL OUT IY M STOCK
COME AtSD SEE MY BARGAINS.
Drake's Cash Store, Union, Or.
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Preparatory to taking my annual inven
tory, I have reduced prices on
Mi M kb m
TO ACTUAL COST,
30 For Thirty Days ad no Lonpr. 30
In order to close out balance of my Sew
ing Machine Baking Powder, I will sell it
at 50 cts. a lb. can; regulcr factory price is
65 cts. Only a few left.
Adolph Levy, - Union, Ogn.
low
it is our til
Inform tliu Citizens of I'nion ami rniunJCoiiiiM? that wo.nro I.ccolvlnt; a
Large ami l'lnely Selccleil Stock of
Dry Goods, Furnishing Goods, Boots and
Shoes, Glass and Queensware,
bn, Wood
Which was bought for cash and will be
sold strictly for cash, at prices that will "as:
tonish the natives."
Wo don't expect to "run tho town," but do expect our xlinro o' tlio trndu of
lliirtcity iuid country, If fnlr d hIiiik. i-'ood goods ami low
prlcun will m-i:ompli-di Unit end.
The old way of doing business is u thing of
the past. Cash men do not want to pay
poor debts and long-winded accounts. We
expect to re-organize the mercantile busi
ness in this valley, not to drum or humbug
the people by misrepresentations, not to
sell goods less than cost, but to make a
uniform cash price on all goods, which
means 20 per cent, lower than any man
who buys on time can sell for.
Twenty thousand dollars worth of general7
merchandise bought and. sold for cash will
make this saving: 10 per cent, for the.
risk, 6 per cent, discount, cash and S800
for book keeper, making a saving of 84,
000. Does anybody blame us for'starting;
the ball a rolling?
An earlyinspection of our stock will wince
Thu mo.st skcptlcle that tlio new order of business la much mure uitbfuetury to ill,
Shirts
Shirts, heavv wool
1 2.
1 2o
1 00
1 00
7"
7i
Undershirts and drawers, suit
Socks, 1 pr
Calico, lo vds
Tablecloth", 'p yd
Corsets
Bubber hip boots .'1 00
Wash tubs
,!fl 00
:t5
. I 00
. 1 00
. 1 00
. 1 50
. 1 75
. 1 25
. 2 (X)
Tobacco, chewing, f 1!. . . ,
llonev, jf al
Prunes, 10 lbs
Dairv salt, "p 50 lbs
Slock " f UK) lbs
Fug. lick '
Chop but ley "
Coal oil, 5 gal can
not to "Blot; tat to
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