THE OREGON SCOUT.
AMOS K. JOXKS,
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 asun advertisitig
nedin in.
Friday, March 17th, 1SSS.
Union and Vicinity.
Uuy your harness of Bcirilctnan.
Hani ware and groceries at Drake's.
Picture frames of nil kinds at Jones
Ilros.
The flouring mill at Weston is to bo
rebuilt.
Why are the street lamps not lighted
these dark nights?
The finest line of jerseys ever carried
in Union at Mrs. J. C. Sommers.'
A landslide near Meachani, on Mon
day night, caused the ditching of a
freight car.
Remember the Board of Trade meet
ing next Saturday night and all come
to the court house at 7 :30 o'clock.
Lost. A watch charm, inlaid with
colored stone. Finder will be suitably
rewarded by leaving it at this olHco.
A Pendleton exchange says the west
bound passenger train ran into a band
of horses, on Monday night, killing 14
head.
An immense stock of clothing at
Levy's. Step in and get you a nobby
suit. You will bo sure to find what
you want.
A fresh supply of the celebrated
California Liniment, the best known
remedy for man or beast, just received
at tho Cove crug store.
Ladies, it will do you good to call at
'Vincent's and examine the elegant as
isortiueut of shoes just received.
Rare chance for a good home. Tho
'Moore gardens, of Union, Oregon, will
be sold reasonable if applied for at
once. M. Wilzinski, Portland Oregon.
Mr. C. Vincent received, this week,
24 cases of boots and shoes of tho
latest styles, which will bo sold .it
bedrock prices. Drop in and inspect
them.
Anthony Earhardt, an old pioneer
of Baker county, was found dead in
his cabin on Elk creek, last week.
His death was the result of heart
disease.
A militia company, with a member
ship of 48, has been organized in La
Grande. Let Union get in and do
likewise. We have plenty of material
hero for soldiers.
Vice President T. J. Totter died at
Washington, D. C, last Friday. In
respect to his memory the station
houses of the various railroads will be
draped for thirty days.
The O. It. A N. Co's. taxes in this
countv for the vcar 1887 amounted to
47,.rr4".G8. Mr. J. D. Biles, the com
pany's tax agent, was in Union this
week and jiaid tho same.
Ayer's Hair Vigor stimulates the
hair to a vigorous growth. It Contains
all that can bo supplied to make the
hair beantiful and abundant, removes
dandruff, and renders the hair flexible
and glossy.
Mr. A. Levy, of Union, carries tho
most complete stock of general mer
chandise of any store in the county.
People at a distance cannot do better
than send to him if they want then
orders filled promptly.
Drake is a poet as well as u dealer
in groceries at bedrock prices. Bead
what he has to say in this issue. Ho
will not take ofl'enco if you conclude
that his ad. contains more truth than
i i: i
poeiry ami act accorunigiy. XthanWii'
The I. 0. O. F. of North Powder will vhich is
celebrate tlio anniversary ol tlio order j:
(April 2btn.) in an appropriate
man- i
ner. A crand ball will bo civcn at
j
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night. Their advertisement and a full
program will be published in our
next
issue.
Mrs. Cox, of Island City, was exam
ined last Monday and pronounced in
sane. She was taken to tho asvlum
by Ed. Cates and Al. Goodbrod. This
is the second or third time the unfor
tunate woman has been sent to tho
asylum from this county.
A few evenings ago some young
men who were passing down the
street just behind some of tho school
cirls. amused themselves by trying to
step on the heels of the young ladie
Their impudence should have receivec
a severe rebuke from tho girls,
An excess of animal toon and a
partial closing of the pores of tho skin,
during tho winter months, causo tho
system to become tilled with impuri
ties. These can bo removed and tho
blood purified and invigorated by
taking Ayer's Sarsaparilla. Prico if 1,
A mail routo has been established
from Alder to Anatone, W. T., by way
of Lost Prairio and Paradise valley.
This route has long been needed, as
there is a largo settlement in that part
of tho county, who have heretofore
been entirely without mail facilities
nearer than Alder. Wallowa Signal
Our reporter, last week, whilo labor'
ing under an hallucination ot somo t
kind, mixed up the marriage notice of i
Mr. L. L. Cross and Miss Martha A. i
Higgs, of Summervillo, in a fearful
manner. Wo are sorry that tho mis
take should have occurred and ofl'ur
apologies to Mr. Cross and his most
estimable wife.
lion. W. M. Bamsey, lato of Salem,
who took iij) his pormanunt residonce
in Pendleton a few days ago, yesterday
formed a partnership for tho practice
of law with .1. P. Wager and E. R.
Skipworth, heretofore practicing under
tho namo of Wagor & Skipworth.
Tho new firm name will Ixr Ramsay,
Skipworth it Wagor.
MYSTERIOUS HE KM IT.
Eight years ago a handsome man of
dignified bearing and relined appear
ance passed through St. Helens, Co
lumbia county, and took up his abode
in a deserted cabin on the Nehalem,
says tho Astoiian. Ho lived liko a
hermit. A beautiful dog which accom
panied the stranger into the woods
died nbofit live years ago, and the fash
ionable clothes which the rccliiso woro
when ho made his retreat were re
placed by coarse fabrics and strong
country shoes. Twice each year tho
hermit was visited by a woman of
graceful form and easy manners, who
always dressed in black and was thick
ly veiled. No ono knew who thh
woman was or whence she came. She
remained with tho hermit about an
hour, and for three or four days after
her departure the recluse remained
within his cabin. When at last ho
appeared ho looked much sadder and
more aged than before. Last Tuesday
morning the cabin was found in ashes.
The hermit was not to be found. His
mysterious visitor called on him about
a week ago. lie may have burned
with the cabin, hut there is no trace
of him to be found.
BUTTEB IN CHINA.
Mr. Wm. Dunbar, who lately return
ed from China, has orders to sell sev
eral tons of Oregon butter over there
as soon as the price is low enough.
There is a market over there for a large
quantity of butter, which is supplied
chiefly at present from Holland and
Italy, being put up in (ins. This coast
being so much nearer, should supply
the market, hut Oregon is not likely
to do much toward it, as we are im
porting large quantities of California
butter at present. When Oregon can
can manufacture more than enough
butter to supply the home demand, a
profitable trade can be built up with
China for the surplus. Portland Tele
gram. DIFFERENCE IN WHEAT.
The relative merits of the different
varieties of wheat in withstanding the
freezing weather of last winter is being
discussed. An observant farmer friend
of ours remarked to us that he could
see no difierence in varieties, lie had
a Held of blue stem that was uninjured,
and another of ordinary club that was
entirely killed. A neighbor of his had
two fields, and exactly the reverse was
the case with him, his blue stem was
destroyed and the club is an excellent
stand. He informs us that the diller
ence is in the time of sowing. Early
sown wheat that was well along in
growth was the greatest sufferer from
the cold weather. Weston Leader.
A "BUSTED" COMMUNITY.
Cowlitz county, W. T., at tho pres
ent time, is in a somewhaat demoral
ized condition. The county treasurer
was, home time ago, "hold up" by rob
bers for the county funds, $805.20, and
school funds to the amount of $1,0 rJ,'
;S. L'he treasurer's bondsmen have
been asked to make tho money good
The new treasurer cannot find bonds
men, as tho people of Cowlitz are a
little shy of putting their names on
paper. Tho school superintendent is
the only ollicer in tho county that, re
ceives pay, and as all the money is
gone, nc will probably strike.
NOT A CANDIDATE.
As
i number of my friends havo
me to be a candidate for the
urged
office of sheriff of this county, in the
coining campaign, and as my namo
has been used without my consent in
this connection, 1 take this method of
: my friends for their kindness,
fulh' appreciated, and to stato
or mo lnlormation ol all concerned
hMi on nccount of various matters of
business which claim my attention, it
would be imnossiblo for me to servo if
elected. For this reason I respectful
ly hut positively decline to bo a candi
date. .John S. Eu.iorr.
ANOTHER SAM JONES.
Tho Bev. Samuel Clawson, an old
time. Virginia mountain preacher, is
reported to have said in the heat of a
revival sermon : "Thank God, tho dav
s not lar instant wnen you sinners
will be chained down to hell's brazen
floor, and the devil, with his three
pronged harpoon, will pierce your sin
ful, reeking hearts and pile up tho red
Hot cinders ot black damnation upon
your blackened souls as high as tho
pyramids of Egypt, and fry out tho
fat of your pride to grease the gud
geons of hell !"
WILL PLAY IT ALONE.
An old maid out in Illinois, whom
every man had neglected or gone back
on, on account of her near approach of
tho sere and yellow leaf and numerous
anatomical angularities, has lately fall
en heir to seven acres of land ; and
now all tho marrying men for miles
around think sho is just too cunning
fur im vtliim'. and wonder whv thev
I never thought of marrying heretofore.
Tho old gal says she lias stood it so
long, that now sho can play tho ganio
out on a lone hand.
LA GRANDE CITY ELECTION.
Tho election in La Grando last Mon
day paused off quietly and resulted in
the election of tho following ollicers:
Mayor, Ben. W. Grandy; count-Union,
first ward, Jos. Palmer and W. J. Snod
gratfi ; second ward, Wm. Erickwm and
John Frawley; recorder, C. W. P. Ells
worth; marshal, M. V. Tufford.
Subjioribo for Tim Ojikocs Scotrr.
Social Scintillations.
I'nrncrniiln
l'prtaliiluc, rrlnclimlly, to
tlt I'erocrlimUoim f tlio
I'opulnio.
"THE WOULD DO MOVE."
Mr. I). B. Hilts is much improved in
health,
Mr. E. T. Foster, of the Cove called
on us Tuesday.
J. W. Notval, of Summerville, was
in town Wednesday.
Hon. J. It Hendershott, of tho Cove,
was in town yesterday.
Mr. W. II. Iu(fman,of Pylo canyon,
visited Union yesterday.
Bud McAllister, of Island City, was
on our st recta yesterday.
Mr. .1. A. Rinnbley, of tho Covo, vis
ited Union Wednesday.
County Clerk Neill is confined to the
house with a severe cold.
Mr. James Bloom and wife, of the
Cove, were in tho city Wednesday.
Mr. John Brooke, of Tclocasot, is so
journing for a few days among us.
Mr. Joseph Shepard, of Pine valley,
made us a pleasant visit last Friday.
Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Truesdalo, of
La Grande, visited our town this week.
Miss Mary Cochran' of Island City,
I was visiting in this city a few days ago.
j Quito a number of our citizens arc
i on the sick list, but all arc improving.
Postmaster Hall left the fore part of
the week on a business trip to the
Sound.
Judge Brainard has so far recovered
from his recent sickness as to bo out
again.
Mr. Burke, of Dayton, has been en
gaged as editor of the Baker City
lievcille.
Mr. B. M. Lombard, of the Oregon
Investment Co., was in Union soveral
davs this week
V Miss Mattie Strange, sister of J. W
Strange, has been engaged to teach tho
i lilgard school. f
' Miss Laura Saunders, who has been
teaching school on Lower Powder, re
turned home a few days ago.
Mr. Wm. Miles, of Lower Powder,
was in town a few days ago. Ho will
read the Scout hereafter.
James Galloway is ably superintend
ing tho affairs of the Centennial hotel
during tho absence of Mr. Goodbrod.
Attorney Burleigh took his depar
ture for Joseph, Monday, for tho pur
pose of moving his family to this place.
Joseph Dolby and James Turner, of
Lower Powder, were in town Wednes
day. Wo acknowlcdg a pleasant call.
Major Hendershott has accepted tlie
challenge to a drum contest by George
Elston, and it will tako place in Den
ver sometime next May.
Mr. II. W. Lee, of Powder river,
passed through town, Tuesday on his
way to make final prool on his home
stead, at the land ollicc
Mr. Turner Oliver, of this citv. ac
companicd by his sister, Miss Katie,
who is attending the Ascension school
in Cove, visited their narcnts in Sum
merville last week. A
Mr. Wm. Wentworth, of Banner,
Idaho, who has been visiting friends in
this section for soveral days, returned
homo Tuesday. Ho thinks of moving
his family back to tho Cove next Octo
ber. Johnny Clark, of Island, Was in
town Wednesday and called on us.
He said he was stirring around on bus
iness, and the republican central com
mittee had nothing to do with bringing
him here.
Wo noticed W. J. Snodgrass and J.
F. Baker, of La Grande, I). W. C. Nel
son, of North Powder, and G. W. Al
len, of Island City, in attendance at
the republican central committee,
Wednesday.
Senator Riuohart returned from Mal
huer county the foro part of the week.
Ho was engaged in having the town of
Vale platted and surveyed. Vale prom
ises to bo a place of considerable im
portance before long.
We are in receipt of an interesting
letter from W. D. Knowlea, concern
ing the lato railroad accident, but as
wo have already published a letter
from MisB Summers, descriptive of it,
wA rnllin f n n tltr aim lliiu siu
Atlornoy J. lt. Cntcs took his do-
jiiiruuu yusiuniay jor
Visit
the
adelpl
ablo to grapple with tho most intricat
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picstions of law
George Elston, of Belfevuo, Idaho,
has challenged Major Hendershott,
the drummer boy of tho Bappalian
nock, for a drum contest for tho cham
pionship of the Pacific Coast and $250
a side, tho contest to tako place either
at Denver, Colorado, or Portland, Ore
gon. Elston has deposited $50 forfeit
in the bank of G. A. McCormick,- of
Bellovue.
IIOUN.
WAKLTY.- At Suminervillo. March latli,
1HS8, to tho wifo of Albert Wuelty, u son,
weightO pounds.
MAltlllKD.
OI-SK.V-MILLHIt. In thiscilv. WmlnoH
day, March H. IHAH, by Ucv. Irwin, Mr;-
cnas. tmen nmi .miss uauiei juncr, iwin
of tho Covo.
NOTICE.
Miss Mathieu will bo in Covo until1
further notico, every Monday afternoon,
and will roniain about two days, All
those wishing dress-making, etc., will
pleaso govern thcmsolves accordingly.
Just rocoivodat Mrs. J.C. Suinmors'
a fino line of ladies' hats. Call and see
them.
Atiornoy J. it. cntcs took Jus do- yhenco north to NE corner of NE4 of
aruro yesterday for a ew months Kec. 5, Tp. (5 S, R. -ME; thenco west
isit among relatives and fnciids in ft0 w corner of NW;1 )f (.
lio Eastern States. Ho will visit Phil- s H J2 E. to tho place of beginning,
delplna aiul when ho returns, wilj be' Liquor gmntc(1 to Judson
hln incrnnnif with thn tnrwf. inlrwitn t
COUNTY COUKT PKOCEEDIXCiS.
Bond petitioned for by J. N. Smith
et al; viewers ami suncyor appointed.
Road petitoned for by J. L. Roe et
al; viewers and surveyor appointed.
Road districts HI and .'17 consolida
ted and .1. A. Denney retained as su
perintendent. Proposed change in road, petitioned
for by M. A. Stevenson; viewers and
surveyor appointed.
Report of superintendents for dis
tricts 2, .1, 8, 10. 12, 13, 17 18. 21, 25,
2vS, 25), :12, :13, and IM received, accep
ted and ordered placed on tile.
Road petitioned for by John Stod
dard et al ; viewers and surveyor ap
pointed. Judges and clerks of election ap
pointed as follows :
Union. J. T. Wright, A. F. Bon
son, M. S. Warren, judges; J. M. Car
roll and Geo. Beidleman. clerks.
La Grande. F. M. Barlemess, M.
S. Bloch, B. W. Grundy, judges; R. E.
Bryan and A. Warniok, clerks.
Island City. Joseph Anson, James
llallev, M. A. Harrison, judges ; J. S.
Clark and A. C. McClelland, clerks.
Cove. Mark Stevens, Frank Mitch
ell, 0. M. Jamison, judges; Eugene
Foster and E. P. Me Daniel, clerksT
Summerville. J. W. Nerval, Justice
Wade, J. T. Woodell, judges; 15. D.
llubers and John R. Oliver, clerks.
Indian Valley. Joel Weaver, Chas.
llolgarth, John Elliott, judges : A. U.
Tuttle and J. 1). Guild, clerks.
1 lilgard. W. R. Banks, Robert
Young, 1). II. McWaters judges; Ed.
Staples and S. S- Apple, clerks.
Starkey. L. C. Marley, J. J. Cline,
T. Loftus, judges; Wm. Bumettc and
J. P. Yost, clerks,
Camp Carson. J. Hopper, J. L.
Curtis, L. A. Tolcott, judges; Louis
Corbett and C. B. Van Housen, clerks.
North Powder John O'Hrvant, J.
E. Carroll, W. J. (ioves, judge's; J. R.
Hardin audi). W. C. Nelson, clerks.
Antelope. H. Lynch, John Cates,
rC. H. Pretcott, judges; Win. Cates and
T. B. Johnson, clerks.
Big Creek. R. 11. Miles, Justus
Wright, Jos. Vandevanter, judges; Jos.
Dolbv and Is. B. Davis, cleiko.
Bed Hock. Win. Constable, A. T.
Merwin.E. P. Cranston, judges; N. C.
Love and Thomas Davis, clerics.
Sparta. Win. Arble, Ed. Whitney,
Win. Heasley, judges; J. G. Lewis, A.
Waldron, clerks.
Eagle Valley. I. N. Young, F. Si
monis Sr, G. W. Bennehoff, judges;
C. T. Wise and Geo. Holstine, clerks.
l'ino Vallev Henrv Foster, Thos.
Proflit, J.B.Wood, judges; A. P. Gree
ner and lv. A. Leep, clerks.
Cornucopia. Jesse Alberson, C. W.
Wood. John Clark, judges; S. M. Gil
more and Geo. 0. Nowcoinb, clerks.
. Sanger. W. S. Townsley, Win.
Bloom, Wm. Aldersly judges; Frank
McGce and Clarence Coleman, clerks.
In the matter of of establishing Hil
gnrd precinct; ordered by the court
that all that portion formerly
known as Stumptown precinct, em
braced in tho following boundaries,
to wit: Commencing at the SE cor
ner of Sec. 23 Tp. 3 S, B. 37 E ; thenco
W. on Tp. lino to SW corner Sec. 33.
Tp. 3 S, B. 3G E; thence at right an
gles north 0 miles to NW corner See.
4, Tp. 3 S, B. 30 E; thence at right
angles to lino between Union and
Umatilla counties, where the Tp. be
tween 2 and 3 S. B. 31 E. intersects
said county line, between Sec. 31, Tp.
2 S, B. 34 E. and Sec. 0, Tp. ft S, B. 3J
E; thence following said county line
to the base line; thence E, on base
lino to NE corner Sec. I, Tp. IS, R.
.37 E; south 18 miles to place of begin
ning, to be known as Hilgard precinct.
It is also ordered that all that portion
of what was Sttltnptown precinct not
included in tho aboo boundaries be
attached to La Grande precinct. '
It. Ackley made a county1 charge.
Petition of James Hendersbot et al,
asking for field notes of Grande Rondo
Valley; denied.
Bond petitioned for by Chas. Gooif'
nough et al; viewers and surveyors
appointed.
In tho matter of establishing Sanger
precinct; ordered by the court that tho
territory embraced in tho following
boundaries bo hereafter known as San
ger precinct, to wit: Commencing at
tho NW corner of NW4; of Sec. 3, Tp.
G S, B. 42 E; thence south to tho SW
comer of tho SV of Sec. 15, Tp. 7 S,
R. 42 E ; thenco west to tho SE corner
Nthenco north to NE corner of NE4 of
Cook
Boad petitioned for by C. II. Craig
et al ; established and ordered opened
as a public highway.
Contract for furnishing bridge lum
ber let to J, L. McKinnis, for !'(i.(55
per M. for ono year from date.
Bond petitioned for by J. A. Donnoy
ctal; viewers and surveyors appointed.
Boad petitioned for by E. Draper et I
al; dismissed.
Boad petitioned for by M. L. Carter
et al; viewers and surveyor appointed.
Boad petitioned for by M. F. Houan
et al ; viewers' and surveyor's report
filed. Motion of Thos. McConnell by
his attorney to set aside said report was
overruled. Claims for damages filed
by McConnell et al, aggregating the
sum of .f5S0, Appraisers appointed to
assess damages.
Road petitioned for by E. T. Neville
ot al ; continued to April term of court.
In tho mutter of changing the name
of precincts ; ordered that Eagle jre
cinct le horcaftor known as Sparta
precinct, and Lower Eaglo to Eagle
Valley precinct.
Court adjourned til 1st Monday in
April.
Smith'rt -walking gang plow, i-Qino-thing
now and just t lip thing. For
Halo by Frank lhou. Implement Oo,,
Inland City. - !
BE5?Hq
mm 111 FapgHtll
Glad tidings of groat joy,
Drake in licguo with the old boy;
Prices lower than ever before
He moved from the old store.
Come and ask his prices, yourself,
Not forgetting to bring your pelf,
As lie always sells for cash, yon know,
And puts his prices very low.
Groceries, stoves, boots and '-sich"
At same prices to poor and rich.
Dry goods, hardware crockery too,
And best of all, they're cheap and new.
Drake's cash store; cash is king
For the merry welcome ring; eyes
'Twill open your pocket, as also your
To examine his stock of merchandise.
1888 PROCLAMATION!
To the Public of Union and Vicinity,
for the
I have en route from the East, West,
North and South, the Largest, Best and
Cheapest line of Clothing, dry goods, ladies'
and gents' goods, all of the Latest Styles.
Summer Hats, Boots and Shoes, which will
be sold for the
of the general public, at the very lowest
F
Prices,
A. LEVY,
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Must and Will be Sold, the Hntire Stock of Pniit Trees, Shrub
bery, etc., of H. J. Geer Ik Son, Cove, Oregon.
. f n order to procure money, and clunr our nursery (if the immense stock now on hand
".r).W)0 trees) tako this method to bring before tlio publlo
Our Determination to Sell.
Hercto'dro we 'have employed agents to canvass tho country for the sale of our trees,
lint have cMicIikIimI Id ilupart from that custom, Now, wo wo propose to ruducu tlio
price, so Unit fliirvliasors can have tho
Benefit of the Agent's Percentage,
AVo will reduce our prices for tho siirhiK trailo of 1888, 2Tto ,'SO per cent, below our
Inht year'rt catalogue prices to parties who receive their treeN nt tho nursery. T roo dealers
and nurserymen buying by tho thousand, will bo allowed 50 per cent, discount on lust
hchsoii'.s prices,
Our terms are cash on delivery, except by
special arrangements.
Wo aro I)U PKItMIXKI) to dig and HULL our KNTIltH STOCK, to nmUo room for an
HXT1UK NHW NWtHHUY, comluctod on a dillerent baxls; mid, in tho languago of tho
llebrow peddler, "Yust coins and looks for yournelf tind xco vot a shlaughtur mid der
drees 1 almost givs teiu avay.''
WJ3 JUIINKHTJV ASIC ALU WHO INTEND TO ORDER TUBES FROM
US, TO GOME PERSONALLY AND SELECT FOR THEMSELVES.
IT IS EAR MORE SATISFACTORY TO ALL CONCERNED.
Wo havo been growing fruit trees for over twenty years In tho saiuo locality, ami
conclude- we well know anil understand what will most prolit tho purchaser, Our prac
tical experience in fruit and fruit treo business, is, wo conclude, of value to purchasers,
and our guarantee cannot bo bettercdiiu this country,
l'artlos will Invariably lind It bettoKor them to buy at tho nursery, thus saving extra
handling and unnecessary exposure of roots, as well as cost.
We will exchange trees, shrubbery, etc, for
good young horses or cattle.
Any and all orders entrusted to us will havo our best attention. Address:
H. J. GEEll & SON.
l-27tf. Covo, Union County, Oregon.
COMMERCIAL LIVERY and FEED STABLE.
(OITOSITE CENTENNIAL HOTEL.)
J. S. ELLBOTT, - Proprietor.
Kvorything First Class. Tonus Very Rcnsoimljlo.
Buss to and Fiom the Dfcpot Making Connection with all Trains.
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for Cash.
Union, Or.
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SACRIFICE.