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About The Oregon scout. (Union, Union County, Or.) 188?-1918 | View Entire Issue (Nov. 18, 1887)
THE OREGON SCOUT. AMOS K. .TONICS. EDITOR. The Oregon Scout has as large a circu lation as any three papers in this sec (ton of the State, combined, and is cor respondingly valuable as an advertising medium. Friday, Xorombcr IS, 18S7. Union and Vicinity. The best and cheapest insurance A Victor Safe. Passenger trains now pass hero in the night. Head the County Treasurer's adver tisement. The Centennial hotel will soon be reopened, and fitted up in fine style. The New York store, at La Grande is always in the lead. Remember that. $l,0!)r),379 have been spent on the Indian schools of the country the past year. If you want a genuine imported ci gar, call on Hall llro's at, the post-of-iice. The timo table of the 0. R. & X. Co. will henceforth be published in Tub Scout. It is said that Montana, cattle men intend to winter their herds in Snake river valley. Glenn's Ferry is to be the lunch station for the passenger trains, on the new time card. Lost A plain gold ring. The find er will bo liberally rewarded by return ing the same to J. M. Johnson. The Canyon City school district clerk has skipped out, with about $1,100 belonging to the district. A communication from Ladd canyon is not published because the name of the writer docs not accompany it. . The little daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Gcorgo Corpo, aged one year, died at thoir homo on Rig creek, on the 13th inst. ' Why be in constant fear, of burg lars and thieves, when you can get a "Victou" safo on such easy terms and at such low prices. F. M. Slocum, Agt., Union, Or. Mr. James Johnson our accommoda ting barber has been making many im provements in and about his shop for the comfort and convenience of his numerous customers. Mr. Shannon Marshall called on us this week, and explained his new meth od of horse-breaking which is said to work like a charm. Head his adver tisement in this issue. The finest lot of toys, odcr cases, Christmas cards and banners, toilet cases and gift books, poems, fiction and history over in town to bo received at the Gove drug store, soon. Head carefully Jones Brothers, ad vertisement of holiday goods. Never before lias such a variety of such hand some presents been brought to this city. The prices are much less than formerly. Baker City elected the following city officers last Monday : Mayor, S B. McCord; Councilman, 11. ). Carter, 1 Campbell, C. L. Palmer, D. M. Kelly, C. B. Moullon; Treasurer, L. W. Place. liichard Marplo was hung last Fri day at La Fayette, Oregon, for the murder of 1). 1. Corker, a littlo over a year ago, He died protesting his in nocence, and declaring that a murder was being committed. Ed. Cates and Jim Bell who say they a ro members of the great Eli fam ily, because they "get there" with great rapidity, thoroughly painted the inside of Jones Bro's store this week, making it much more neat and at tractive. Wo thought that beet brought into our office last week, was a monster, but it is insignificant alongside one brought in by Mr. Robert Shaw, a few days ago, which was raised on his placo below town. Tho beet weighs closo on to forty pounds. Havana Press Drills do not clog in trashy or sod ground. Thev plant all tho seed in the ground, and produce one-fourth more grain than when sown in any other way-or by any other im plement. Sold only by Frank Bro's Implement Co. or their agents. Writo to or call on thorn at Island Cit , Or. 2 Three well-known pioneers of the State have died recently.' Ono was F. J. Holland, of Lano county, aged 03; came from Missouri in 1812. Another was Mrs. Elizabeth Myor, of Ashland, aged G7 ; camo to Oregon in 1S53. The third was Mrs. Olivant, of Look ing Glass, aged 71 ; came to Oregon in 1852. Tho Oregon Pacific still has a gang of nion at work in tho Malhucr canyon blasting out a roadbed, and aro also at work on tho Cascade division in tho. west. These barriers once surmounted tho road will como with a rush. Is Caldwell an obioctlvo point? Wo do not know. Ono thine is cortain: It'l can bo made so if our people will only look at tho situation in its true light. Tribune. Two Hangers nro being fitted up for service at tho shops. Snow plows nro boing put in shape and the com pany is gotting ready for the winter clomont8. It is rojKirtcd tho Idaho division will only get ono of tho rotary stoam snow shovelB next winter. Wo guarantee it will not rust for want of notion. Shoshono Journal. And wo will guarantco that a half dozen "ro tary stoam snow hoveUs" will not keop tho track clear, where it now runs, through Pylo's onnyon, near this placo, if tho wintor is at all bail. It will only require, ono such winter to oauso tho company to tnov the road to the opposite aide of the c.uiyuu win-re it Uhoulil lve lK.cn built in the firt plane". THE COVE. Snis of Hip AVcrk an Xnteil by our AVltlo nw.-il;i Corrrsinmlcnt. Nov. 17, 1SS7. Mrs. L. R. Thomas spent two days of this week visiting with Mrs. Drake, of Union. Rev. Mr. Irwin, of Union, will preach Sunday afternoon, Nov. 19th, at 3 :30 o clock at Morrir-on church. Mrs. E. 0. Henry, teacher of tho primary department of tho public school, has moved into the rectory building. The dance given by the young folks at tho hall, Friday night, was largely attended and pronounced by all the most enjoyable event of the season. Dr. Thomas gave the first lecture of a series to be given during the winter, on last Friday evening to the Lcighton Academy boys. Subject, tobacco. A telegram announced the death of Mrs. 11. J. Cochran at Coeur d' Alone, last Sunday night. Mrs. Cochran was well known Cove, liaving formerly re sided here. Edward Churchill and Albert. Crow, with their families, started last Mon day for Paradise valley, where they have taken homesteads and expect to reside permanently. Mrs. Gould, her daughter, Mrs. Ja cobs, aim a granu-eniWl arrived, on Friday, from St. Paul, Minn., and will spend the winter with Mrs. J. llcnder shot who is Mrs. Gould's sister. J. O. Smith, who has been working at Sanger on the new mill building, also acting as engineer, was in town this week. Mr. S., who does not seem in his usual bouyant spirits, is talking of going east. Mr. Wm. Forscster, who has been working in Geer it Son's nurseries started for Alder, Saturday, having accepted a position as teacher in a public school near that place. Married. Tn the church of the As cension, Monday evening, by the Rev V. 11. Powell, Eugene R. Holmes and Miss Bcllo Foster. The many friends of the young couple wish them much joy. Jas. Grimes left Wednesday for his homo in Willamette valley. The youug man leaves behind him a good reputation for sobriety and industry and will succeed in whatever ho under takes. There will be a, grand shooting match for turkeys next Saturday, Nov, 19th, in Cove. All arc invited to bring their Hint locks and get a fine Thanks giving fowl for a small outlay. A dime sociable will be held at tho homo of Mrs. James Hendershot on Saturday evening the 2Gth, for tho benefit of the Band of Hopo. The Band of Hope is quite a success and is well attended oy young and old. A. T. Wright brother of W. II. Wright of Cove, is in town after an ab sence ot nine years, lie lias been m tho mining business at Red Mountain, Colorado, for a long time past. The gentleman expresses himself very well pleased with our village and may con clude to remain. When a man puts war paint on his face and sharpens his tomahawk, don't steal his lantern any more. Sam Come right over girls and get all the water you want, but I'll scalp tho first boys that daro to show themselves. L W. t heard a prominent citizen say that there is to be another wedding in high life before manv moons. A. Wo have tho best harmonica player in our school, and he is a dude too. L Wouldn't my girl open her eyes if she knew what 1 dreamed on a piece of the wedding cake. C. The head master and students of of Lcighton indulged in a grand hunt last Saturday. Thoy had a splendid time, shooting all day and returning liomo after dark. Jlio score was, Prof. Smith, ono duck very badly scared, but escaped ; W. Matlock, one duck of tho fish variety; M. Sturtc vant mado a fine score in tho lunch basket; J. Dcney, ono tail feather wild goose ; N. Swaggart, a hat full of feathers from a mud hen ; J. Doncy, ten geese and twelve ducks (to got); E. Keenev, a magpie badly shot. The rest of tho boys also met with gratify ing success. Tho party set down to a line gam'c dinner next day and general good cheer prevailed. They talk of going out for another slaughter soon LADIES, DON'T READ THIS. ,,'oiiuq oqj HDUis s(oq suiq snuor 'piM.i OAuq .nip uoq.w .vim H.oq io. pu y ' o uioip iduio.nl HJAV 'osmoa jo 'A'ljsouno ssoipunoq Jioqx jo,o snsaoA osoqi hod uaioj oqj in .piq a"joao iqx 'ojojs H,.iouiinns 'Rajr uj 1tsq isodiu .joa oin 1oq nAV EAGLE VALLEY TOMATOES. Mr. Joseph Beck, of Eagle valloy, this year, raised a Turner Hybrid to mato, from seed purchased of William Henry Maule, that weighed three and three-fourths pounds. Mr. Maulo oflbrcd a premium of $100 for tho heaviest tomato raised. A Mr. Beger, of Indiana, tied Mr. Beck, and Mr. Maulo divided the premium, sending each $50. Hurrah for Eaglo valley! SAVIH HIS UI'E, Mr. I). I. YVileoxson, of Horse Cave, Ky., says he wag. for many years, bdly afllicted witli Phthisic, alo Diabetes; the pains were almost unendurable and would xoinetlmes almovt throw him Into convulilons. He tried EloeUic Uittcri and got relluf from firtt bottle and after taking six bottles, was ontiroly oureil. and bad gained in flesn olglitoen pound. Says ho positively be lieve lie would have diod had it not been for the rulltif afforded by Kloetric Hitters. Sold at fifty etui bottle at Wright's drug &tu7, Union,- Orofom Social Scintillations. rnrnfirntiln rrrtnlnlns, rrlnclpnlty, to tho IVrocrlnnlloin or tho I'optilnco. "THE WOKLD DO MOVE.'1 Mr. A. R. Robinson called on us Tuesday. Dr. Deering came m from Portland, yesterday. Mr. L. R. Holmes, of the Cove, called on us Saturday. Mr. Justus Wright was hi town tho fore part of the week. Mr. J. H. Rinehart. of Suminerville, was in town last Monday. Mr. W. J. Bloom, of "Eagle Valley, was in the city Saturday. Miss M. McBeth returned from Suminerville last Sunday. Judge Lichent baler has taken up his residence in Baker City. Mr. N. J. Jones, of Keating, mado us a pleasant visit a few days ago. Mr. Frank R. Collins, of Suminer ville. was on our steets this week. The Chautauqua Society, of this city, is in a flourishing condition. Mr.J. N. Mitchell, of Antelope Val ley, made this office a visit this week. Mr. J. B. Sannns and wife, of Lowe1" Powder, were visiting in this city Tuesday. Born. 'In this city, Wednesday, No vember 16th, to the wife of W. A. Hall, a. daughter. Mr. G. W. Hulick, of Keating, was in town Monday. We acknowledge a pleasant call. Mr. T. E. Ownbey, died at his home, on Whiskey creek, Wallowa county, on the 11th inst. The smiling countenance of Mr. John A. Tucker, of Keating, was seen on our streets this week. Mr. K. A. Loop, of Pine valley, was in the city this week. The Scout acknowledges a pleasant visit. Sec the announcement of the Thanksgiving ball to bo given at Davis' hall in this city. A good time is ex pected. Mr. H. W. Lcc, one of the promin ent young men of Powder River, mado thin offico a welcome visit the foro part of the week. Mr. Al. Dickson came over from La Grande, on a visit, the fore part of the week. His many friends were glad to see him. Mr. 0. F. Bell returned from Salem last Saturday, quite sick, and has been confined to his bed ever since. Wo hope to sec him out again, soon. Mr. T. J. Johnson and wife, of Alder, Wallowa county, who have been visit ing relatives and friends hero, took their departure for homo, last Tuesday. MrJ Edward Stout', of North Powder, and Miss Mary Wilson, of Tacoma, W. T., were married at the Union City ho tel, Wennesday, Rev. Boothe officia ting. Mr. II. B. Drake and family, look their departure this week, for a visit to friends and relatives in the East. They will not return until after tho holidays. Mr. D. P. McDanicls moved his family into town tin's week. Mrs. Mc Danicls is quite sick, and is now at the residence of her daughter Mrs. Stew art. Buy a dollars worth of goods at Jones Bro's store. Every dollars worth you buy will entitle you to a ticket in the big gift distribution to take place Dec. 31st. Mr. Cheslcy Sholton, ono of Wal lowa's substantial farmers, is over from Lostine on a visit. He says Wallown is prospering, and that her various re sources are fast being developed. Minnick cfc Davis now havo their steam saw at work in this city. Wed nesday tho engino came puffing and blowing up through Main street, engi neered by Jim. Galoway, and attracted much attention. A. A. Morris, of Bulger Flat, Baker county, was instantly killed by a fall ing tree, whilo trying to drivo away some oxen from under tho tree. Do ceased was a brother-in-law of tho wife of Fnmk Emory, well known in this city. Sheriff Hamilton's efficient deputy, Mr. James Lowell, returned last 'I us day from a three weeks trip to Sum mcrvillo and vicinity, whoro ho has been collecting delinquent taxes. Judging from the number of stubs in the tax-receipt books, he has been quite successful. Mr. W. B. Hamilton called nt this office Tuesday, and left some samples of apples grown on his ranch on Snako river. There aro several varieties, ull of which arc superb. Wo do not rem ember of seeing anything finer, in tho way of apples, in tho Willametto Val ley, which is famous for fruit of this kind. DON'T EXI'KIUMENT, You cannot afford to waste time in expe rimenting when your lungs aro in danger. Consumption always sceron at first, only a cold . Do not permit any dealer to impose upon yon with borne cheap imitation of Dr. King's New Discovery lor Consumption, Cougos and Colds, but be sure yon get the genuine. Because be can make more profit he may tell you ho has something just as good, or juit the same. Don't be deceived, bat InuLt upon getting Dr. King's New Dis covery, which is guaranteed to give relief in all Throat and Lung and Olioit Affections, Trial bottles free at Wright's drug itoro. TItEASUIiEIt'S NOTfOE. Ail county orders presented nnd not paid prior to July 1st, 1K81. will bo redeemed to that date. Interest ceases November EOth, 18S7. K. C. 1JKA1NAKD, Tmunrdr union L'ffnnry, ircgon. THE P. K. F. FESTIVAL. The festival for the benefit of the Pioneer Relief Fund Association of Cornucopia, to take place next Thurs day, promises to be a most interesting and enjoyable a flair. Quite a number will attend from this city, and doubt less there will be a good representation from the various points in Union and Baker counties. The object is a most laudable one, and the management should bo assisted in every posiblo way. We hope, in our next issue, to chronicle a rousing good time. NOTICE TO TAX-PAYERS. Notice is hereby given that the city tnxe of 1'nion oily. Oregon, for tin yen'r KS7. aro now due and payable to the Citv Mur Mial. and if unpaid they will become de linquent in thirty days frmn the 11th of November. ISh", after which cost will bo added for their collection. Paities de-ir-inc to pav their taxes will find mo at the citv recorder's office. M. HKMTAtJK. Union. Oregon, I Citv Marshal. Nov. 11, 1J7.i' IMS. Horse Breaking! I dcire to inform the public that I havo perfected a New System of Horsebreaking, M'hich I believe to be the best now prac ticed, and I will take Iiomch or any other kind of animals to break, on REASONABLE TEKMS. Satisfaction guaranteed in every instance. Will vit the farms when desired, and break the animals without taking them sway, O ive me a trial. 11-lS-tf SHANNON MARSHALL. GRAND M'SiMni Ball! At the Club Hall, Union, Or. Everybody invited. Tickets, $-00. The public arc hereby informed that 'I have opened a (iUNSMl'TU .SHOP in No (line's lilack.smith Shop. Union, opposite Itcnson'.s livery stable, where I am prepared to do All Work in My Ijino In a neat and substantial manner, (live me a call. E. 1IAYNES. GRAND THANKSGIVING ESTIVA 1 ESTIVA Under tho auspices of the Pioneer Keliefjluind Association of Cornucopia, To bo held November 21, 1SS7, at f'ornuco ,pia, Union county, Oregon, for tho purpose of erecting a hospital. PIIOGKAMME: Morning services at, 11 a. in., conducted by the Key. David Heap. Athletic and out door sports in tho after noon. , lly the kind permission of Prof. Joseph I.ucc, the mill will ho upon to visitors, un der full operation and illuminated by the electric light, and a tramway in full motion, also illuminated. In the evening a GRAND BALL Will ho held in tho largo and commodi ous hall in Cornucopia. All are invited to attend. Fine Supper, Good Music, and an Enjoyable Time Guaranteed. Come one, Come all. Trains arrive and depart from I nion daily, ns follows' EAST IIOIMI, Passenger No. (1, L've wi.ht lofjii Passenger So. fi, L've at 1 :)'.' a, m. at II a, m Freight. No. Hi, Ivc Kr U'lit, No 15, Ive nt 2 -10 a. in. I at 7 1.' u. m. TirUKT'0 nnd from principal points 1 1UIV1-' 10 in tho United ritutc, Canada and Kiuopc. Elegant PsJis, Cars. Emigrant Sleeping Cars Itiin Through on Express Trains to OMAHA, COUNCIL BLUFFS and ST.PAUL Free of Charge and Without Chungu. Clone connections at Portland lor Han Fran cisco and Puget Hound points. Tor further particulars inquire of any Agent of tho Company or of A. L. Maxwull, O. P, (fcT. A., Portland. Oregon. SANIWANCISCO LINE. ntOM I'OltTl.ANII. KltOM HAN WANCISCO. L'v'ng fipenr st. wii nt 10a. in. aft follows: Leaving at lUMidn't., an lonowa: Columbia, Kat. Nov.lOrogoii. Krl. Nov. 11 Oregon, Wed. ItiHUto, Tuesday ., 16 Htatc, Sunday ,, 20 Columbia. Mat. ,, 10 Coltiihbiu. Thur,, Oregon. Wod. 2! Oregon. Monday , 2SStato, Sunday ,. 27 State, Friday Dec. aCol'a.. Thum. Doc. 1 nnlntnUin. TiiiM. . fJOroL'ori. Mon. fi Tlie company rosorvus thorialit toohungtt Sliutllitxa Ul BUIIIHK Uiivo. W. II. II0I.CO.MH, I A. UMAJtWKMi. Qn'l MniwKer. I 0. P. & T. A , II. I.. m;AC0N, Ajcunt, Union. Mer ML Ml f o Close M FROM NOW UNTIL Parties indebted to mo will eosts. .My books must bo closed tip i! Ii is further GREAT REDUCTION Fine Cassimcrc1? Silk Suiting. Hi Danish Cloth, Winter Flannels, Fine Lino of MY ENTIRE IS ALL NEW AND FREfUT, WILL HE SOLD AT The Lest Selected Stock of BOOTS and SHOES Rubber Boots, ARCTICS & OVEKSIFOER. To bo found in tho city, Just arrived' direct from tho Tn-t. c k i lm t illlull STORE. GsU Early to M tlie Benefit of ili Offer. rrWF'S-. MY STOCK OF FALL nnd WINTER gSSl I fll 'y Villi 11 III til Healing 0 III I W Ippprai lllli If Crockeix Mmi Wooden, How id The finest stock of shelf hardware in town. Call aied Examine JoSo Wright - - FIRES! For testimonial, circulars, F. SV3. SLOCUM, General rrn. ni ti i n . i . ' t o PifiiiiY una iqmp Aticmn mmw OF LA GRANDE, OREGON, 1I ni.iild arranHemeiiin with real estnto doaiera In the Kant, to soli hind buy or direct, J'artioa clwdring to sell land, wifh us for ile. wuiuv wiui wregon filer Goofe JAN 1st, 1887, please etlU at once, lo save troublo and by tho end of tho year. till m r IN DRESS GOODS Worsted Grinds. nnnns. Descrii)- at 20c. a yard. Gloves just in A. LEVY. Oil kill III Is the Finest Ever Ilrought to Union County. Call and Examine Thorn. STOCK OF ROUG1IT FOR CASH, AND J50TTOM PJUCES. my Goods and Piicos. - - Union, Or. URCLARS! T5-5SEVES! You may Burn Out To-Night! You may bo Robbed To-Morrow 1 Sectiro a IfrrOR 10 AFE. ICT0R w AFE. Mnnufartnrrd by tho Victor Kafo ami Lock Co., Cincinnati, Ohio. And with it protect yourself against incendarioa and tluovea. Made in 4 sizes, especially for Farmers, Post Mas ters, Professional Men and Mer chants. No, 1. wilKht i: lbx. I'rlco $21.00 No. 2, wei.'lH 2W lba, Prk'O $30.00 No. 8, weight fioo lbs, l'rifio 10.00 No. 4. weiKht MX) llw, I'rieo $00.00 Hold on from t toO month's tlmo. etc., call on or addroH.i; Agent, Union, Oregon. Ifll tarn will find it to their interest tftipJSflP mtm f , jiivetnuitiH uompnny. lUUIUUUH,