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About The Oregon scout. (Union, Union County, Or.) 188?-1918 | View Entire Issue (June 15, 1888)
za jJiwuaa.'ja.'jnjJiArun.j : vtvr itaxl w: : jlx. i acjittj wt rows pw.jrtua,iiu,)uejLtvMmj'U.ctti.wxjujjjiiuxujfcAtijuu.iuiijj'. THE OREGON SCOUT. Personnl and Social. AMOS K JONKS. HDITOK. The Oregon Scout has as large a circu lation as any three papers in this sec tion of the State, combined, and is cor respondingly valuable as an advertising medium. Friday, Juno loth, 1SSS. Union and Vicinity. Buy the Newton wagon. Barbed wire at Levy.s store. Strawberries and ice cream to-night. La Grande is enforcing the Sunday law. Patronize your home shoemaker. Union has a good one. The past week of almost continuous rain makes everybody smile. Salmon in considerable numbers are now running in all our streams. A campmeeting began last Thurs day at the old camp ground nearSum merville. The Cove will celebrate the glorious Fourth this year. A good time may be expected. Baker City has voted to put in water works. There are plenty of entcrpiis ing men up. there. A Somerset, Ohio, dispatch states that the mother of General Sheridan died on the 7th inst. James York, of Powder Kivcr valley, has sold two of his farms, and will soon start East with a band of horses. Malheur county went democratic and the town of Vale received the highest number of votes for county seat. In Wallowa county the entire Uo publican ticket was elected with the exception of Shields for school super intendent. John Dobbins has sheared his sheep and the fleeces averaged 1) pounds each in weight, and J. N. Mitchell's large Hock yielded on an average of 10 A pounds to the fleece. Juno election is over ; but the band will proceed to play, canvassers will "take in" the state and politics will move right along till after November next. A large assortment of fireworks, lire crackers, pistol crackers, cannon crack crs, pistols, cannons, torpedoes etc. etc., etc., etc., at the Cove drug store July -1th. Kemember the strawberry and ice cream festival to night, given by tl young ladies to raise funds for the im provement of the cemetery. All should attend. Examine the "Standard mower and rake. They are simple and dura ble and have numerous points of sup' eriority over other machines. At the Union Machinery Depot. The president has siirned the bill for the Harney Land District and Sec retary Vilas promised Mr. Hermann that he would establish the Land Office in the most convenient, place in district. "T""" The long looked-for and always wel come June showers came early in the month this year. A full crop of cereals vegetables and fruits is now assured and as a consequence all arc happy. The meed of merit for promoting personal comeliness, is due to J. C. Ayer & Co., whoso J lair Vigor is universal bcautifier of the hair Harmless, effective, and agreeable, it ranks among the indispensable toilet articles. The attention of our readers is called to the professional card of Dr. A. L Savior, which appears in this issue. The doctor is located at North Powder, lie is a thorough and reliable physiv cian and has builj. up a large prae in that section which will soon ext over a much larger area of country For chronic catarrh, induced scrofu ous taint. Aver s barsaparilla the true remedy. Jt stops catar discharges, removes the siekoifin odor, and never fails to thorough eradicate everv traco of 'he disease from the blood. Sold by all dealers in medicine. Last week an Indian doctor, in the neighborhood of Bock Creek, Klickitat, county. v. T had the misfortune to lose a patient, and the patient's iela-tivc-s killed the doctor. They were ar rested and taken to Goldendale yester day morning, and were examined beforo Justice of the Peace Keats, and were, wc understand, held to appear beforo tha grand jury. The doctor had called in an assistant to aid him in diagnosing the caso and it was only by a scratch tllo assistant escaped the fate of the big medicine man. One D. Stewart, of La Grande, was arrested at that place on Wednesday by Constable Cateson a warrant sworn out beforo Justico Thompson by ono L. Lynes, of La Grande, charging Stewart with assault with a dangerous weapon. The examination took place, Wednes day, and it appearing to tho Justico that it was a case of malicious prosecu tion, the costs were taxed up to Mr. Lynes, amounting to $28.15. This practice should have been more close ly followed in this county beforo and wo hopo other magistrates will follow tho examplo sot by Justico Thomson. La Grande has a good Justice and why not have theso little petty, malicious differences sottled thero without put ting the county to tho cost of sending an officer over there and paying witnesses to come from thero over here. It has been that any irresponsible whelp could, to satisfy his malice and spleon, call any of our best citizens from one portion of tho county to anothor to answer some falso chargo simply be cause it was cheap the county paid it. Let tho ease above muntionod bo a precodont. Mr. EuS'-nc Foster, of th Coo, was i in town, Wedm sday. j nr. Mrange, oi in uranue, made Union a visit this week. Dr. Mason, of Wallowa county, vis ited Union this week. Mr. S. 0. Swaekhamer returned from the east a few days ago. Mr. Tom Barton was over from a Grande, Wednesday. Mr. J. C. Oliver, of Summerville, visited Union a few days ago. Mr. B. Logsdon, of High Valley, was on our streets, Saturday, Mr. Matthew Mitchell, of the Cove, made us a pleasant call, Wednesday. Mr. A. Green, of Pine Valley, made us a pleasant call last Saturday. Mr. Chns. Conarty, of High Valley, was in town tho fore part of tho week. Mr. Joel Weaver, a prominent farm er of Indian Valley, visited Union last Saturday. Messrs. Leep, Gaylord and Dawson, of Pino Valley, were in Union tho foro part ot the week. Mr. Frank Hall, who has been on a visit to his old home in California, re turned last Wednesday. Mr. Dan Sommers and wife, of Sum merville, were visiting relatives and friends in Union this week. Mr. Al. Gardner, the jeweler, took his departure, edncxlav, for a short visit to Washington Territory. The family of Rev. S. 13. Crow ar rived from Idaho last week and are on a visit among relatives in Wallowa county. Hon. J. L. Hoe and wife, of Sum merville, were in Union, Monday. We acknowledge a pleasant call from Mr. Boo. Dr. J. Jr. Boyd and wife, who have been sojourning at the depot hotel for some time, returned home the fore art of the week. A. N. Gardner and J. II. Corbin left Wednesday on a tour throuchout Washington territory. Thev will be 6ne about a month. Dr. nines, who has been fillinir tho M. E. pulpit at Boise City, passed through La Grande, Monday, on his way home to Portland. Mr. Jap. Stevens, of the Cove, was up, Saturday, and served as one of tho justices in making the official count of the ballots cast in the recent election. Messrs. Houghton and Kibblewhito take their departure to day for the "Golden State." These gentlemen have been residents of Baker county for many years, engaged in stockrais ing on Lower Powder, but have decid ed that California presents more charms for the man who desires to take life easy and they have disposed of their property hero to friends recently arrived from England. They will leave behind them friends who will bo solicitous of thur welfare and who will lie pleased to know that success has attended them wherever (hey may cast their lot. Baker democrat Juno 10th. 2 :? r ?? jf v, r ' a 3 c sr f-i e us ' - 1 o 2.? i- r s - ? t a " b 'Is' y - - j; i J t "T" Es - r r n ! : tC' S - ' ' 2 ' r t '. 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I M -i i-i -i e o to -i to to S CS tO k-i to Tjj I- o KJOqnjiJ 091JI-04. '1P"1'M CD crs 1 1 1 1 i it nmun s waiicing gang plow, some thing new and just the thing. For Sale by Frank Bros. Implement Co., Island City. -1 Miss Mathieu will bo in Covo until further notice, every Mondav afternoon, and will remain about two days. All those wishing dress-making, etc., will lease goveru themselves accordingly K Harry Gillen, of Kansas, has just arrived m this city, with a car-load of imported Clydesdale and English dealt stallions. Parties desiring to pur chase anything of the kind will do well to call at Elliott's stable and exainino this lot of horses. "Wilh-sell-on -timo- U)r-tratf(yTorhivrtUiu. Why buy from imigrating agents of whom you know nothing, eitherof their responsibility or the character of their goods, when there- are responsible deal ers located near you, who carrv full md complete lines of all farm and mill machinery and implements, and whoso oiiccess it is for your best interests to support with yoar patronage? Frank Bros. Implement Co, of Island City request your consideration of their claim, and rofer you to your neighbors who have had dealings with them. 3 FOR SALE. Ono shinglo machine, ono boiling machine, onu moulding machine, one drag saw, also shafting, milleys, belt- ng, etc., nearly now, will bo sold vory cheap for cash, or approved note. Also for sale, tome now and second hand furniture. JiKiuiro of Samuel G. White, Govo, gon. Union county, Ore- EAGLE COOPER SHOP, S. B. Ayles, proprietor. Manufac turer of butter barrels and kegs. A good supply always on hand. Shop south of school hoiiso, Union, Oregon. j)ii:d. SHKIrON. At tho rtbidunco of J. W. keimutly. in thin city, WodiiCMlny. June 13tli, after a liugerhuc illimxn. Mm, Mary Phclton, wife of A. J. .Sliolton, of Indian valley. Aged 33 yours. Docoasod leaves a husband and throo children. The remains were convoyed to Summervillo and interred in the comotery there. The funeral took placo yesterday afternoon. Thoitt will bo an adjourned term of tho county court, Monday, Juno 18th. CO Islaiul CiLy JUjihs. Juno 12, 1S88. J. K. P. Harris, defeated candidate for commissioner, was in town, Satur tiny. Methodistcamp meeting commenced last Thursday, four preachers to do the good work. T. E. Jones and Oswald Vos Wink ler have tho contract of erecting a resi dence for J. R. Kellogg. On Friday evening a social danco was given at the Oregon hotel. Miss Brooks and Miss Beidleman, of Union, were in attendance. Mrs. Ben Halley, who has been ail ing for some time, is now in Portland under the euro of physicians who seem confident of her recovery. On the evening of the Oth the friends of Mrs. J. L. Carter met at Good- nough's hall to celebrate Mrs. C's, birthday. Ico cream plenty, and everyone had a good time. Somo of the young men of Island City are perfecting themselves in tho art of playing baseball previous to challenging the Athletics of Philadel phia. During the time of practice they will bo open to challenge from any club in the valley. "You eultus Boston man cheat me out of two bitee." Umatilla lady. Beforo election: "They cawnt beat me." After election: "I cawnt un derstand it." T. "The only man I saw in La Grando that looked like u democrat was John Williamson", J. P. "Politics are no good. I wish I had my sheep back again. J. K. P. II. Ho was a pleasant and accommo dating gentleman who wouldn't bo elected for a thousand dollars, but wanted just enough votes to save his manly pride from downfall, and as wo noticed, ho walked a httlo lamo our heart went out to him, and as tho dem ocratic party was all right anyway, our voto quickly followed, but great Scott 1 'what a end blow! oven tho great and glorious politician "Pap Craig,' wasn't deemed suitable to hold doliborations over a corpse, but was beaten by a little Dutchman that used to sling solder for John Bums. Tho zephyrs still continuo to blow, the good people of Union county still con tinue to shoot tho rapids and riflles on tho river of Time, but politically, tho old original Missourian is dead as a mackorel, and your humble servant pursues bin journey toward tho head waters of the briny stream. "Lu.sw Tick." Oregon National Guards :Jd liouiiout Notes. Subscribe for The Okeook Setter. The next meeting of the Stale, Mili tary Hoard will be held at Salem, on the second Monday in July. Lieut. Col. Clias. E. Morgan was promoted to Col. of the JSd regimont, A. It. IobIcy,ofCenterville, to Lieut, colonel and Captain Ivanhoo, of .Jos eph, to major, at the election of regi mental officers held recently . Second Lieut, uliarles Irvin, of i4K" company, has resigned on ac count of his removal to AV. T. "K" company expect Io be in re ceipt of arms and uniforms by the middle of next mouth. "K" company iR making good progress in squad and company drill. Regular meetings at their armory on bunday afternoons at 5 o'clock sharp. Fellow militia men, when in town, iiru requested to ailCUU. Efforts aro being made (o oramizo a company of (. JV. G. at Sumniervillo Wc welcome you to our ranks and "rations. ' ' Wo now have three companies of infantry on this side of the Hluo moun tains, viz: ono at La Grande, one al Joseph and ono at North Powder, There is talk of another company be ing formed at Suinmerville, shortly, Now that "I" company loses its captain, by promotion, wo l.-opo to chronicle tho election of as efficient an officer to fill the vacancy in that com pany. Lieut. Col. J. II. Haley, aid-do-camj) on the governors staff, has been in Lnlon county recently. We hope that the gentleman will honor us again, but next time in tho interests of the guard. Wo presume, owing Io tho delay in obtaining arms and uniforms, that no demonstrations of anv kind will bo made by the guard, in Union county, the coming Fourth of July. Next year we will be ' 'present and account ed for." Under tho reorganization of tho state militia, by tho "Summers hill" enacted by the last legislature, won derful progress has been made. Tho first and second rcgimonls aro full ten companies each while tho third only requires one more company to complete tho quota; besides ono cav alry company and one artillery. Lieut. Harris, of WI" company, has been granted a furlough for two months and is putting in his time in California. Captain White, of 'K" company, has been doubly honored by being cl euted conslable'of North Powder pro duct. The captain will have to en large his "guard house." a t s S3 E El Latest Announcement to the Public: IUving just leeeived a large and finely selected stock of General Merchandise from Eastern Markets, bought for cash, we can afd will give oup customers BETTER PRICES THAN EVER, The Public is Respectfully Invited to Inspect our Splendid lane of ass Gent's Furnishing Goods, Hats and caps. Fine Boots and Shoes, etc. LADIES' DRESS GOODS. A Magnificent lino of all shades and qualities. Latest styles of CUAL1.1 D1CLAIXES, LUSTKE SUITING, EMBROIDERIES. LINEN CHAMltRAY, PLUSHES it VELVETS, PARASOLS, WHITE GOODS, GLOVES it HOSIERY, BATISTE, LACE CURTAINS, GINGHAM PRINTS, MUSLINS, -And an- Endless Variety of BEADED TRIMMINGS, Also a Complete Stock of -GAIPBTS 1KB Will PAPBs- TRUNKS, VALISES, TRAVELING RAGS, BASKETS, etc., and a full line of f U- PI t PI a I MI! Groceries, Cutlery and Notions. CfiTWE WANT IT UNDERSTOOD that no other store in Union county can undersell us, and a visit to our establishment will convince any ono of tho lact. All are invited to como and seo us and wo promise to do you good. TROUBLE TO SHOW GOODS. Main St., Union, Or. IAYCOX it FOSTER, 1888 PROCLAMATION! 1888 To the Public of Union and Vicinity, lor 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 BR Willi B.I!IIIIN V I I1U I Lv I lllll i of the general public, at the very lowest TRADE Prices, lor Cash. A. LEVY, - - - Union, Or. DEALER IN All Kinds. Latest Styles. SHOES, Just Received, Direct from tho East, a Largo Invoice of LADIES' and if rrinnnl -111 Ufuriv CJirft?d T. I..w.. 1 1 . 1 1 .1.!., K r iinanVjO juue mviii nuuivn, iiiu jiuni xjyui iiiuiiLiit iu una iuuiKui. Also a Fino Assortment of GENT'S -:- FURNISHING -:- GOODS. My Prices will suit tho times. Drop in and see mo. C. VINCENT, Main Street, Union, Or, WM las 1 3P PV- it' t i