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THE OREGON SCOUT.
AJIOS K. JONKS,
HMTOK.
The Oregon Scout has as large a circu
lation as any three papers in this sec
Hon of the State, combined, and is cor
respondingly raltiable as an advertising
medium.
The Campaign,
Ten nnil lVnrll I'letnrc, Drawn o Tliitn
tlint "A AVayrnriiiB Jinn, TlioucH
n Mlssnurlan" Mny
Cntch on.
Friday, April (ith, 1SSS.
Union and Vicinity.
'he Union Milling Company nro
paying 50 cents for wheat.
Thero will be a meeting of the city
council to-morrow evening.
Vinccnt'n 8tore now looks too nobby
for anything. His new goods are ex
pected daily.
Delegates to the Kepublican conven
tion, which meets to-morrow, aie be
ginning to arrive.
A social dance will be given at the
Davis hall in this city on next Friday
evening, being the 13th of April.
The weather has been quite cool
this week. What is needed more than
anything else just now is warm rainy
weather.
Remember tho board of trade meet
ing next Monday evening. Everyone
interested in tho welfare of the town
should be there.
' Malheur county's assessment roll
this year, it is said, will foot up about
a million dollars. That county is rich
in stock and ranches. .
Mr. Georgo Wright has had
POLITICAL P01XTEHS.
THAT AXK.
or- iVs
v.. which
Ir. ban)
J-WTTs
fore
may tak-
best
all
a new
wire fence put up around his residence
property in this city, which adds
greatly to its appearance
Remember, you can always get a
first class dinner at the Centennial ho
tel on Sunday. Single meals only f0
cents; reduction to families.
Subscription for any paper or peri
odical in the United states received at
the Covo drug store and no expense
charged for sending the money
Mr. R. C. Greig, the druggist, f
mcrly of this city, is now building
two story brick in Enterprise.
are pleased at this evidence of 3
Greig's prosperity
Mr. J. E. Tuttlc has been practicing
his peculiar methods of teaching the
young idea how to shoot, in the public
school in this place, this week, during
the absence of Prof. Owen.
It is almost a daily occurrence for
strangers to be seen in our midst, look
ing at tho country and inquiring the
price of land, etc. Northward the Cal
ifornia boom must take its wav.
A slight cold often proves the
runner of a complaint which
prove fatal. Avoid this result by
ing Aycr's Cherry Pectoral, the
remedy for coldH, coughs, and
throat and lung diseases.
For sale or trade for good horses.
Half block, fair house, with good out
buildings; also buggy and harness,
nearly new, household and office fur
niture, all at a bargain, for a few days.
Inquire of 1). II. Jiccs, Union, Or.
Jaycox it Foster's store in this city
is constantly thronged with customers.
Good goods, low prices, and courteous
treatment of patrons is the cause of it.
Their mammoth ad. will appear in our
next issue, and some startling bargains
will be announced. Look out for it.
Union can boast of one of the best
watchwakers and jewelers in t ho State,
in tho person ot Mr. A. N. Gardner.
Men' of his kind skillful in all they
attempt to do, arc a great help to any
town. Mr. Gardner also carries a com
plete stock of watches, clocks and
jewelry.
The Republican primary for this
precinct was held Wednesday after
noon. J. I. -baton was elected chair
man and D. R. Rees, secretary. The
following persons were chosen as dele
gates to the county convention to be
held to-morrow: Robt. Eakin, S. O.
Swackhamcr, E. F. Springer, W. T.
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As will bo seen by notico'cT?cht,rcH""M
a change has taken place in one of our
mercantile firms, Mr. Drako having
sold his entire stock of dry goods, gro
ceries and hardware to Mr. W. D.
Adams, a gentleman recently from tho
east. Mr. Adams is a thorough busi
ness man and will no doubt build up
an extensive business here. Read his
announcement in this issue.
Tho attention of our readers is
called to tho new ad. of Wilson & Mil
ler, tho furniture dealers, which ap
pears in this issue. These young men
arc deserving of patronage, and an
inspection of their elegant assortment
of everything in their lino will con
vince anyone that they aro tho right
men in tho right place, and, also, that
their prices on goods are as low as
thoy can possibly be placed.
Mr. J. II. Smith, tho railroad
tractor, visited Union this week,
is looking quite well. We judgo
the following extract from an
'"Portland paper that ho contemplates
settling down to homo lifo: "Mr. J.
H. Smith, who owns the tract adjoin
ing Belmont park proper, on the high
est point of the mountain, has u force
of men at work preparing tho ground
and expects to erect a $15,000 resi
dence thereon this summer."
As will bo seen by
elsewhere. Mr. T. B. H
have a similar
rpho remark made by an old granger,
in our hearing a few days ago,
that "human nature is a darned curi
ous compound" we fully agree with.
And nowhere can a student of his own
species have a better opportunity for
studying, than at a political conven
tion or during a political campaign,
unless it might be. at a revival c?unp
meeting. The student may take his
course in schools of this kind for the
knowledge that is to be attained, but
the disinterested spectator, especially
if ho be of an irreverent oast of mind
attends solely for the fun of the thing,
and amuses himself at the foibles, fol
lies and weakness of his fellow mortals.
Then, if they do not obtain much
knowledge, grow fat and live long, and
probably may be thought by some to
be as wise in their day and generation
as their more serious brethren.
The curtain was rung
up and tho iirst act of
tho comedy was com
menced at the democrat
ic primaries last week.
Each particular, solita
rv, individual "old stand-
as usual, having a
veto' null axe, commenced laving Ins
plans to get it ground. ITow, of course,
noJnan can get tnrough with a ion ot
nit kind in peace, for it invariably
happens that some one of his peers
instrument to fix up,
and wants to do it on
that same identical
grindstone. This com
plicates matters, and
usually results in one
or all of them getting
their backs up, and
becoming contrary,
has a tendency to retard the
lonious How of things as ti were,
is according to human nature,
you know, and maybe they aro not to
blame for it. Poli
ticians and ofiico seek
ers are sometimes like
men in other walks of
life unable to take
their own medicine. A
specimen of this kind
is generally known by
his tout ensemble, ami the melodious ca
dence of his voice, as he discusses
things on tho street corner. An in
correct estimate is seldom made of his
kind. Fortunately thoy arc not nu
merous. In this city at tho above
mentioned time, the conflicting ele
ments were happily united at the last
moment, and everything went as se
renely as anyone could wish. At the
convention, however, it did not reel ofl'
as smoothly as it might
nave done in certain
quarters. Each indi
vidual candidate iina-f-
ined that he could sec
something iuimicabk
fiinw it im.ai.v. to his interest in the
actions of his compet
itors, lie could see it plain, and lost
no time in eotinteraeaing the business
bv getting in his work on the unwary
delegate, and immediately commenced
to instill into his mind tho fact(?) that
in order to obtain t ho real object tho
dear people wanted, lie (tho candidate)
had been strongly urged by lus n timer
ous friends to ask for the nomination.
c. why's and wherefore's, and argu
tire party, and starting one up of his
own. The average republican dele
gate, however, by long experience has
become accustomed to those fellows
and has learned to han
dle them in about the
right way, andwehavo
no doubt that at tho
convention to-morrow
thoy will bo let down
as easy as possible, urr down
and a good ticket nom- sy.
inatcd ,
Not until the two parties have got
their candidates fully in tho field will
tho piny commence in earnest. As
the plot is unfolded to our view we will
jot it down for the benefit of our readers.
KA-
Personal and Social.
New Bridge,
hack ur,
I IS UP
KNOWN' MY
VOICU.
eon-
, Ho
from
East
meijts both logical and
ical, of course
brought to bear
upon the poor delegate
illo,
wer
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bin
try'
Wa
his
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AKCUTMKXTH.
V
advertisement
Green, of this
city, has purchased tho Benson livery
stable and will conduct it ncreaiier.
Wo arc pleased to make a noto of tin's
transaction as it adds another live man
to tho business circles of oiutcjvn-
Mr.'reen has been a resident ot tins
county many years, and everybody
knows him. Whatever ho says ho will
do you may depend upon, and what
ever lino of business ho attempts you
may count as u success. Fanners and
stockmen coming into town will re
lf member Mr. Green.
e listening patient-
tj tho arguments of
who for Ins ooun
sake, like Artemus
(I, would bo willing to sneraficc all
Ivife's able-bodied relations.
here were several diflbient factions
at work, pulling .against each other,
but the nominations were, at length,
made, and considering the severe
strain the delegates wore put to in
their honest efforts to separate the
wheat from tho chaff, wo think they
did remarkably well. Some- of tho as
pirants, as a matter of
course, "got loft" and
in consequence thero
were several gentlemen
with heads extremely
sore, and thoy lost no
A soitiMiKAn. time in making every
body aware of tho per
turbed statoof their feelings. It is well
known, however, that the sorer a dem
ocrat's head gets, tho quicker ho gets
over it, and tho firmer ho dands in
with his whilom competitor. And this
is right. The "sober second thought"
is always tho best one to bo guided by,
and it would bo a great deal better for
somo men and their friends if thoy
could hold themselves in cheek till
this "second thought" has time to
work itself down through their hair.
Tho republicans, be
ing m the minority in
this county, conduct
their work in a more
quiet manner, but they
i!avo no stone unturned
to. accomplish thoir qctthkkkku.
onUs, and their motto
is, Getthcro Eli." They aroalso trou
bled with tho "old stand-by," and oc
casionally with tho ovor
poworing new man who
thinks that his shape is
sufficient to carry him
into office at any time,
and he is a kicker from
way back if others don't
seo it in that way. This
kind has to bo handled carefully, and
his fur stroked tho right way in order
to kcop him from "busting up" tho on-
HIS tiHAl'K.
Mr. G. Uolsticn, of
called on us Saturday.
E. II. Clingan camo down from
Cornucopia, yesterday.
Mr. George Corpe, of Keating, was
in this city a few days ago.
Mr. G. W. Huliek, of Keating,
called on us a few dnye ago.
Mr. J. L. Caviness, of Island City,
was on our streets Wednesday.
J. II. Smith, tho railroad contractor,
returned to Portland, yesterday.
John Mrooke went to Portland, yes
terday, to visit his brother, Robert.
Mr. J. II. Morton, of Elgin, has our
thanks for favors extpnded to us last
week.
-Sirs. M. E. Babington, of the Covo,
made this office a pleasant visit, Sat
urday. Mr. Dave Bevcridge, of North Pow
der, Avas in the city the fore part of the
week.
Mr. Angus Shaw and Mr. McKcn
zie, of Summerville, were on our streets
Tuesday.
Mrs. Robt Lloyd, of North Powder,
was visiting friends and relatives in
Union this week.
Mr. George Denncy and Mr. T. R.
Irwin, of Pine valley, were in tho city
the foro part of the week.
Miss Viola Wilson, of tho Cove, was
visiting among her many friends in
this city during tho week.
Mrs. Riggs gave a lecture in the M.
E. church, Tuesday evening. There
were but very few in attendance.
ttornov Burleigh returned from
fosoph with his family, and has taken
his permanent residence m this
Tho Ladies' Aid Society of tho Pres
byterian church, will meet at tho resi
dence of Mrs. Dcering, this afternoon
at 2 o'clock.
Mr. Gilbert Giroux, who has been on
an extened visit to Canada, returned
the fore part of the week. lie reports
having had a splendid time.
Mr. L. Corpe, and family, of tho
Covo, were in tho city, Saturday. Mr.
Corpe took his departure on that day
for a weeks visit to the eastern states.
Mr. Crosby C. Coflinberry, of Pino
valley, passed through this citv the
fore part of the week, on his way to
tho land office to make final proof on
his laud.
Mr. C. II. Barnett, of La Grande,
was in Union the fore part of the
week. He informed us that it was his
intention to move to the Willamette
in a few days.
Tho committee selected to mako im
provements on tho Union cemetery
aro perfecting plans by which it can
bo watered by means of pipes laid
through the grounds in such a manner
as will irrigate tho whole tract.
Mr. Jap. Stevens was up from tho
Cove, yesterday. Wo acknowledge a
pleasant visit. We didn't watch .Taj),
to tee whether ho visited the clork's
office or not, but ho looked as though
ho contemplated making a desperate
move of some kind.
A largo number of tho friends of
Mr. and Mrs. Frank Benson met at
their residence last Tuesday and spent
a social evening. Mr. Benson and
family will move in, a few days to
Umatilla county. Their many friends
hero regret to have theni go.
Tho Mitchell Brothers and their
families, from tho Covo, Antelope and
other parts of tho valley, had a kind of
family reunion in this city last Tues
day. Ono of tho incidents of the day
was a visit to tho photograph gallery,
and having somo largo pictures mado
of all, in a group.
TO THE PUBLIC,
Having sold my stock of Groceries
and Hardware to Mr. W. I). Adams,
I take this method of thanking my
many patrons for past favors, and to
bespeak for Mr. Adams, who is a live
and energetic business man, a contin
uance of tho samo. R. E. Dkakk.
FOR SALE
Dllfnir
cL 6no
note.
Uno s linnio maclunc. ono hi
machine, ono moulding machin
drag saw, also shafting, pulleys,
ing, etc., nearly iunv, will bo sold
cheap for cash, or approved
Also for sale, somo now and second
hand furniture. Inquire of Samuel
G. White, Gove, Union county, Oregon.
T1IKIU IHTSIN'ESS liOOMINR.
Probably no ono tiling lias caused hticli a
general revival of trade at Wright,, drug
ktoro as their giving away to their ensto
mors of fo many free trial bottles of Dr.
King's Now discovery for Consumption.
Thoir trade Is simply enormous In this very
valuable article from the fact that it always
eiyos and never disappoint. Coughs,
Colds, Asthma. Jlronchltls, Cruup and all
throat and lung diseases quickly cured.
You can fust it boforo buying by getting a
trial bottle free, largo size ft. Kvery bottle
warranted,
DEM0CHAT1C STATU CONVEN
TION. The Democratic State Convention
at Pendleton adjourned, Wednesday,
but at tho time of going to press last
night, we were unable to got n report
of the proceedings. Wo believe there
is a daily paper or two published at
that burg, but none of them, so far as
we can learn, are taken in this section.
A full account of the convention will
be heralded to the people by the dailies
published in Portland, where the con
vention should have been held. We
learn from a private source, however,
that Goarin, of Portland, was nomina
ted for congress, Bainsay, of Pendle
ton, and Crawford, of Union, forjudge,
and prosecuting attorney of this dis
trict, Haley for joint senator between
Umatilla and Union counties, and
Rinehart for joint senator between
Union and Wallowa counties. Mur
nett, of Benton county, for Supremo
Judge. For delegates to the national
convention, M. S. Ilehnan, of Grant,
J. K. Keller, of Multnomah, Jno. F.
Miller, of Klamath, T. J, Black, of
Linn, Henry Klippel, of Jackson, and
Napoleon Davis, of Marion. For pres
idential electors, W. II. Kflinger, of
Multnomah, W. 1J. Bilyeu, of Linn,
and Skipworth; of Umatilla.
The "Victor" safe is growing more
popular every day. Order one. F. M.
Slocum, agent, Union Oregon.
Smith's walking gang plow, some
thing new and just the thing. For
Sale by Frank Bros. Implement Co.,
Island City. -1
llaro chance for a gootl home. Tho
Moore gardens, of Union, Oregon, will
bo sold reasonable if applied for at
once. M. Wilzinski, Portland Oregon.
A fine lot of ladies hats at Mrs. Sum
mers' milliner store, to be sold cheaper
than over before in Union. Call and
see them. A new assortment is now
en route and will soon arrive.
Frank Bro's Implement Co., of Isl
and City, carry the largest stock of
standard implements to bo found in
Eastern Oregon. Their terms and pri
ces defy competition. They always
have on hand extras and repairs for
goods they sell, which is a matter of
great importance to tho purchaser. 5
Hero is Shoshone's latest advertise
ment of her wonderful cataract: "For
sometime past a wild man lias inhab
ited a cavo below tho great Shoshone
Falls, but what his name is or where
from is unknown. He evidently sub
sists on fish, and at night he is said to
roam the silent and rugged clilfs with
a hatchet in hand. One of his vu gur
ries is that ho has discovered a mer
maid in the midst of the Falls."
The Walla Walla board of trade on
Thursday of last week, considered
and accepted a proposition of G. W
Hunt, one of tho managers of the O.
tt W. T. R. R., to build a road to Wal
la Walla from Wallula by way of Eu
reka Flat ; ho only asked a bonus of
$100,000 right-of-way and depot facili
ties. The road to be completed by tho
first at January lbb), or no subsidy
will bo claimed by tho company.
inc uemocrat says: "riom pres
ent indications it is not at all improb
able that Baker city will vet bo made
the terminus or end of a railroad di
vision. Tho matter was broached
some time ago, since which time, al
though nothing definite was arrived
at, this point has grown rapidly in the
favor of our railway magnates. There
can bo no question as to the geograph
ical features which particularly recom
mend its location here, and upon this
proposition wo believe tho officials will
act."
Mr. 1). J. Woodward relumed homo
from t ho Salem insane asylum on
Tuesday morning, looking much
better in health than when ho depart
ed from Milton two months ago. In
conversation with an Eagle reporter,
Mr. Woodward stated that hois fooling
in better health both mentally and
physically than for many years past.
Ho attributes his recent aberration of
mind to an excessive uso of tobacco
during his life, but lias abjured tho
practice since his sickness and warns
others against its ill effects. Milton
Eagle.
MAKKIKD.
CltlTES-KISINfi.-In Woodland, Michi
gan, Thursday , March '2'.), 1H8S, Mr. John
11. Critos. of Union, and MUs Delia I).
Iti.iing, of Woodland.
Wo imagined that John contemplated
something of this kind when lit) took his de
parture for tho Hast. Tin: Kcoct unites
with a host of friends hero in wishing him
and his fair brido a happy, prosperous jour
ney through lifo. Thoy will remain in tho
East for a few weeks yet, but will bo at
homo in this city after May 1st. A cordial
welcomo will bo extended to them when
1 1 MlIMEil!!
I take tliis method, of informing the peo
ple of Union and vicinity that I have bought
the entire stock of Dry Goods, Groceries and
Hardware of 11. E. Drake, and will contin
ue the business, and will sell you goods as
cheap as any merchant in Union county. As
evidence, please examine my prices.
W." 1). ADAMS.
o o o o oonooo 0 o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o O o o o o oVf o o o o
Grocery Department,
Sugar, 12 lbs
Kiee, I t lbs
Coffee, No. 1, f lbs.
..fl 00 Tea, II.
. I 00 Syrup, ip gal can
. 1 00 Baking powder, "jp can.
Dry Goods Department.
Blue llannel undershirts
Bluo llannel drawers. . .
Canton llannel, yd. . . .
. . .1 25 Cassimcre overshirts
.' . 1 25 Cassimcre dress goods, p vd.
. . . 12.1 1 '
Hardware Department.
Handled axes
Squirrel traps ,
Nails, II,
I Iocs
.$1 00
. 20
. 01
. f0
Sheep shears. .
Manure forks.
Buck saws. . . .
20
. 70
. .50
.$ 1 oo
. :io
f,0
... 7f
, . . . no
Eoots and Shoes.
Akin it Selling boots, full stock. I 00 I Farmer's shoes $1 00
I Ladies' " pebble goat, good. 125
Crockery, Wooden-ware, etc.
Ciqw and saucers. set $ fit)
Plates, "psot CO
Wash boards 20
Brooms 20
Tubs 75
Hope, "p 11.' 15
Hlue vitrol, 20 lbs $1 00
Sulphur, f.) II. 05
Mining V II. 10
Whiting, II 05
Kosin, 11. 05
Axle grease, JJbox 15
o o o o o o o o o o () o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o O o o o o o o o o o o
lfiwino
UiiU M ILL
Tot
ceo, pur II)., 10 cents, anil
SioiiM, SO cents.
AT ADAMS' CASH STOHE,
Main St., Union, Oregon.
-theyj2D,e..
IIKN.SON-HALL.-Iii this city, Wednes
day evening, April 1. Ifi-i-f, .Mr. .Sum no I
1 tell son and Mks lailu Hall, both of ITn
iou, Hev. Irwin ollii iatlug.
The marriage took place at tho rcnidnnco
of the bride's brother, Mr. W. A. Hall, nono
being present but relatives and intimate
friends of the family. The happy couplo
wero tho recipients of many elegant and
costly presents, which at this timo wo aro
unable to enumerate, but they will bo giv
en in oar next Umic. Tin: Scout extends
congratulations, and, sincerely wishes Mr.
and Mrs Itciison a long lifo of unalloyed
happinosx.
J. L. ALBERSON,
-DKALHR IN-
iSSliiSj
COUNUC OP1A. OREGON.
Carries a complete stock of everything re
quired by the Miner, Farmer
and Stockman.
Call and examine, goods and prices, and bo convinced that you can savo
money, and time by trading at homo.
GIVE ME ATRIAL!
In connection will be found a
GOOD FEED AND LIVERY STABLE
Where all will find excellent accomodations for their teams.
Rigs at Reasonahle Hates. pgS
.1. L. ALMEHSON, Cornucopia, Union County, Or.
1888 PROCLAMATION! 1888
To the Public of Union and Vicinity,
for the
h m mi a
mm
uampp
i)ii:i.
AKIN. On Trout creek, Wallowa county,
March IK, IPS-. Mrs. Lnov Akin, uged U
years, 10 mount ami iu uays.
Tho deceased has been an invalid for
ovo- two yours, and her death was not un
expected. Tho remains wero placed in tho
cemetery at Aider, by tho sldo of nonio
members of her family, Tho funeral was
largely attmided, A very appropriate ngr
inon was delivered by Hev. Win, P. Sains.
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
TECTIQN!
of the general public, at the very lowest
REE TRADE
Prices, for Cash.
A. LEVY, - - - Union, Or.