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About The Oregon scout. (Union, Union County, Or.) 188?-1918 | View Entire Issue (Oct. 19, 1888)
THE OREGON SCOOT AMOS K. JONES. EPITOK. The Oregon Scout has as tardea circu lation as any three jmpers in this scc- lnn nf flip Stnti nnmhinnl nmi i in. rcspondingly valuable as an advertising mcuinm. f Friday, October H), ISSS A Dastakih.y Attumit. A repor ter of this paper was informed this week by an employee on tho railroad that the west bound passenger train last Sunday, while about a mile tho other side of Kamelia ran over a dyna mite eartridge which had been placed on one of the rails by home one. An q explosion occurred widen damaged the track considerably and knocked .the flange off one of tho wheels, but fortu nately the engine was not derailed. Hanging is too good for ;i fiend in hu man shape who is guilty of such an act. Aniir.STED For. Lakckny. A young man by the name of Van Horn, who has been in this and Raker county for some time past, selling fruit tes and tirc-lightncrs, was arrested in Raker a few days ago on jv warrant sworn out in Justice Wilson's court, by ISIrs. Frank Mitchell, of tho Cove, charging him with the larceny of a pistol. He was brought down Sunday and upon examination he was discharged, it be ing ascertained that he was not tho man wanted The young man has the reputation of being straightforward in his dealings, and this little episode is quite annoying to him. Wkstwakd Bound. Yesterday ev ening some iminigfttnts an old man and his family iassed through town, whoso outfit and mode of navigaon attracted considerable attention. They were all footing it, except the old man who was seated in the wagon a di lapidated afl'air to which was at tached by mean.s of patched up har ness, two old cows as wheelers. In front of these were hitched a steer, and little jackass that looked like he might weigh about 7o pounds. Still in front of these was hitched a superannuated old mare, and in front of hcra fcoy pulling on a rope. Where they came from and what place is their destina tion was not learned, as they looked not to the right nor to the loft, and did not pause in their march. We judge that the old patriarch is tho great grandfather of the celebrated Eli family and will get there if you give him time. A Dismal Faimjhk. The effort made by a few would-be bosses to down Thk Scout has adted somewhat in the manner of a boomerang. The Scout has steadily increased in patron age and circulation. We can truth fully, say that there has never been a Week that its list of subscribers was not larger than it was the week before. While a few not to exceed ten or fif teen in all have seen fit to stop their papers, at least live new subscribers for each of those have been added. While we arc sorry to lose any of our i old patrons, it is gratifyingto have theso new ones come in, and all the more so as quite a large proportion of them are men that are opposed to us in polities, it shows that they are liberal enough tollow us tho right to our opinion, and fair enough to lend ay man their assistance whom they see assailed by a dirty and contemptible- opposition. For thuscsmen we' en tertain the liveliest feelings of friend ship, and while thanking them for bearing so patiently with the assaults wo are making, editorially, upon what they may believe to bo tho best side in polities, we asflue them that, in a very few weeks now, all this will cease and Thk Scout will contain very little of politics, but much of news and infor mation that will be ol liitcreat. Evidently a Fkaud. Within the past week nearly every male citizen in Union, as well as every other town in the county, has received a circular from a picture company in San Fran cisco, asking tho receiver to send a photograph to the firm for enlarge ment. The following is an oxtract from the circular that shows that the firm is a frflad or overly generous: "Jf you will send a photo of yourself or anyionibcr of your family, wo will make you a life-size crayon portrait, free of charge. The only consideration imposed on you will be that you ex hibit it to yo'ur friends as a sampio of our work, and thereby assist us in se curing some orders. Also that you promise to got it framed in a suitable framo for a fine portrait, but of course you will not allow a fine portrait to stand around tin framed and have it ruined. Wo trust you will not consid er this a 'schemo' as it is not, but an excellent way of placing a specimen of our work in your vicinity. A guaran ton nf tho return of photo is assured, eo have no foar of losing it. This oiler I is good for fifteen days. This will be . a 'sampio portrait' worth $85. as fine as can Ik- made." An exchange apeak-: ing of this matter say- it i a fake. J Afiorthe photograph U n-ni, anotlur , circular loiter will bo rccIwi t4tin,; that the iortrit i nrarly timhd, and , that all they auk U thai you buy one ; of thoir elegant (?) frainr. rn.it will , cost vou from $7 Ui $15, and J mx tiino'o wlmt tho mtiue rticl i- w-rth in a furnUurf Mora. The portrait i. ohwip nfflur and "'"'' l,llmtv8 is a fiivimllo. Thi ! "" 11 worked it) the iwt f-r d would Mlvi ullri-il r .: I Hfc i ami alloUvi - ! " f-4Li" . njropmition n Uu1 ov j Union and Vicinity. Ed. Bunker died nlxvo Ln Grande on Wednesday morning. A splendid assortment of picture frames just received at Jones Bros ' Tho holidays will soon lc here and the stores will bo full of elegant goods to please the old as well as young folks. Tho Depot hotel is always supplied with the best tho market affords, and ovcrvthing is comfortable and home like. Tho city olection will soon be on hand. Probably there will not bo as much interest taken in it as the presi dential election. Levy Ins everything in tho general merchandise line that is needed by the fanner, stockman or minor. Call on him and learn prices. They will please you. Jaycox & Foyer's good are about all in and it is worth your time to look through their establishment. Their geflfcls are of the latest designs and best quality. The prices will suit you. J. F. McCracken, a farmer living near Lo.dinc, was taken into custody yesterday on a charge of insanity, but on being examined before Judgo Veasy, he was turned loose. Wallowa Signal. Rails have now been laid twenty eight miles east of Albany on the Ore gon Pacific. The contract lias been let for building the tunnel, which will be worked during the winter. It is thought that fifty miles of rail will bo laid down east of Albany before the work ceases. The Union milling company have found that at certain times during tho year that there is not sufficient water to run their machinery to tho be-t ad vantage and to obviate the difficulty have purchased a steam engine to use when tho water is low. They have been busily engaged this week, placing tho engino in position, and hereafter will be able to run tho mill night and day at all timejof the year. Mr. Tomp. Carroll has fully demon strated that there is no better paying business than farming when pursued intelligently and for all there is in it. This week ho sold to the Union Mili um Company wheat to the amount of $2,200 at (!0 cents per bushel. In order to facililato the removal of it to the mill, he bought an extra wagon of F. M. Slocum, the implement dealer, and is now busily engaged in deliver ing it. A young man by the name of Clias. Kicks was brought over from La Grande on Tuesday by Ed. E. Cafes, and lodged in the county jail in do fault of $500 bail which he had failed to furnish as requested by Justice Ellsworth of that place. Tho charge against the young man is larceny of horses. He has a brother also under arrest in Umatilla county upon tho same charge and a warrant is out for his father. All housekeepers sh. uld know that sugar btiilefS with an acid, if it be but three minutes, will be converted into glucose, which is tho form sugar found in sweet apples. One pound of sugar has as much sweetening power as two and ono quarter pounds of glucose. In other words, one pound of sugar stirred into the fruit after it is cooked, and while it is yet warm, will make tho fruit as sweet as two and one quarter pounds added while the frit is boiling. Iti8gaid the Rev. (!. M. Irwin, who bought the Bull's Head saloon for $0,000, sold the same a few hours af terwards for $2a00 to Adam Crossman. It would lake a man along time to get rich on speculations of that kind. La Grande Journal. We think it was several days afterward that ho sold tho saloon to Crossman. Doubtless a prayerful consideration of the matter over Sunday impelled him to get rid of tho business at a sacrifice of $i,500. It certainly speaks well for his head if not for his busiffess qualifications. One by one our Uniou boys are coming to tlio lroni. mi; j. m. uar- roll is tho latest. Last week at Salem, with several other young law students, after a rigid examination, ho was ad mitted to the bar. Wo are pleased to nolo that while sevoral of the students passed the examination but inditlcr ently well, Mr. Carroll answeicd all questions propounded with a quick ness and intelligence that evinced a thorough knowledge of the subject and was highly complimented on the same. lie is associated in business with Mr. 15. F. Wilson, ex-county clerk, under tho firm name of Carroll it Wilson. Wo especially recommend theso younpgmon to tho public as be ing painstaking, prompt and thorough ly reliable. Our suggestions, made a abort timo ago, that wo needed a plug hat in our buainww in order to fciiccoBefully com peto with our esteemed contemK)rary across the way, was not hoeded by our friends and those who should have in torestod themselves in tho mattor, so wo bought, while in Portland last week, n silk dicer as a mate for our Cleveland tilo. This will onablo us to write with greater freedom and cover a larger area of ground, to to speak, and ourpations will doubtlo observe a marked im provement in Tub Scout hereafter. The hat will aUo bo a purport to soci- j vty that we have not been used to lu re- toftuf. Wenotued that the conduct tors on the train linked upon us with nsifct not iiiiuiixd with awe, and . v .i i i . I.. i luat t'Wli m -itru.- ihh wcuuny kiiu influential priori- i the l'ul'nuii ilue- per., v hi , ner.ilU i-taiid a!o"f from the ' liHIiull lied, uddr -f 'd II.- on keVt-tal ut;ia;uUtf ull-l tUUf UIuIiIIImI to tegurd Ua on an equal. ThU pleated u very mui h. Like our fri ud Wil liam .Se, We are 1 1 ' niiiaiMte III tllM n ..ld .mil jei.jib hj W.utl.. ht Inn wah ii HUM tie.it u-.o, .u i qual, Jur the tunc buui at loant. Personal and Social. Mr. Ike Coble, of Big creek, was in town, Monday. Mr. Alex Jones returned from Port- land, yesterday. , Mrs. F. F. Baker arrived from the east last Monday. I Mr. James Lewis, formerly of this city, is now a papa, Jas. llendershott, of tho Cove, was in town, Wednesday. Mr. L. IJ. Holmes, of the Cove, was in town yesterday. Mr. John Bates, of High valley, made us a visit, Friday. 'Squire Tucker, of Lower Powder, was in town, Wednesday. Mrs. Frank Mitchell, of the Cove, visited Union, Tuesday. Mr. G. W. Moody, of Eaglo valley, was in town yesterday. Mr. M P. McHanicl, of tho Covo, visited Union. Wednesday. Tho genial Thus. Keating, of Keat ing, was hi town yesterday. Mr. Rudolph and Jacob llugg, of Sumnierville, were in the city Monday. Attorney.?. W. Shelton visiiol Port land tliis week on matters of business. j Mr. Frank Carpenter made us a ! nlcnsant, anil substantial visit. Sntiir- day. Mr. John Lindsay, formerly of La Grande, is now located at Boiso Citv, I. T. Mr. J. W. Strickland orders his pa per changed from Union to Medical Springs. Mr. J. W. Snyder, postmaster at Elgin, hot our thanks for favors ex tended. Mr. S. Cover, of Eaglo valley, called on us yesterday and subscribed for 'IjjiE Scout. Mr. Peter Goyetto called on us this week. Peter sports a Cleveland hat in fine style. Mr. Jas. IT. Chandler, of Pine valley, made this office a friendly call the fore part of the week. Mr. Geo. Betroth, of Pino valley, called at this office Monday and sub scribed for The Scout. 9lr. Peter W. Burns writes lo havo his Scout changed from Buena to North San Diego, Cal. Mrs. Henry Bnnyon, of Washington Territory, is visiting hor sister, Mrs. Bemillard, of this city. Mr. J. Bendshaddler, of Elgin, sends us $1.50 and requests hfs name added to tho subscription list of The Scout. Mr. 1). J. Sunders, tho postmaster at New Bridge, called on us yesterday. His name was added to our subscrip tion list. The skating rink was opened again this week and teemed to havo about as much interest for tho young people as formerly. Mr. A. Burden,, of North Powder, came down Tuesday and took back a load of apples. Wo acknowledge a pleasant call. Mr. L. B. Hunter, an old subscriber of Tifti Scout has changed his resi dence from Citrus, Los Angeles county Cal. to San Louis Obispo. Miss. Mathieu, tho dressmaker, will take her departure in a few days for La Grande where she will probably reside for solno time. Mr. A. I'. Greener, Mr. F. A. Daw son and Mr. I. N. Pancake, of J'ino valley, wore in the city tho foro part of the week, laying in supplies. Marriage licenses were issued this week to II. W. Stevens and Xhncnia Sanborn; A. K. Graham and Sarah C. Hand; II. C. Kinehart and Jennie E. Gilliam. Mr. Bobt. I lilts, formerly of tTi'ia city, but now of Stevens county, W. T., anived the foio part of tho week on a visit to relative and friends. Ho is looking well. Mr. I). D. Fagan, who is engaged in collecting data for a history of tho Pacific nul l Invest, was in Union dur ing tho week. Wo acknowledgo a pleasant visit from tho gentleman. Mi', Frank Collins writes to' havo his Scout changed from Sumnierville to Boise City, 1. T. Wo are sorry to have Frank leave this country, and hope that ho will soon got enough of "furrin lands" and return. It. i? seen from tho Baker City Ko veille that G. C. Israel, tho lawyer, who has a numhor of crimes to answer for, committed during his i&starrcd career, ranging from murder down, haB gono to Australia with Sells Bros.' circus. ( Mr. and Mrs. Gum Warren, Mr. A. T. Xcill. Mr. and Mrs. Hamilton, Mrs. Alta Benson, Mr. John Blizc, Mr. Geo. Gignac, Mr. Wm, Italoy and others who havo been in attendance at tho Portland Mechanics' fair returned home this week. Mr. It. T. Langrcl, Mr. M. A. Scott, .Mr. J. li. Scott, Mr. Wm. Hart, Mr. Jas. II. Chandler and Mr. Freeman Steele, of Pino valley, were in town this woek on their way to tho land office to prove up on tluir claims. They roport everything flourishing in Pine. Joseph Staudley, a noted tcout, hunter, trapper and Indian fighter, who formerly lived in Grande itondo valley, hut who has been away in tho ( fimuier of Texa fur tho last fifteen i yeara, arrived in Union last Tuesday and is no iv visiting the old time friends oHus early and adventurous life. Mr. Frank Ho.s, of High valloy, oamo in this week and replenished our treasury mnewhat He says tho prin cipal aiiiiiftitnonl now in High valloy in the huoiii)f maudicw. A regular t wilt Uke pUce at Turn Wilkin Mui' to-morrow. It in hard to gut u way with the High vrtlloyitOd when it wmwlo maihdiatttnkii'. A money order was received vester-1 j day for a subscription to Tun Scout to j Charles Cole, San Quontin, Cal. Now we are not acquainted with Charley, 1,1 w 11111 " ll" i Muc uuu ihh on iiie lusiiio i'i uiai institution. Were he on the inside he would have subscribed for tho Whang doodle. All of our subscribers are good men and true, and tho piQily gates of the New Jerusalem are await ing them. Mr. A. E. Katon and w returned last week after an extended visit to friends and relatives in the eastern states. Their'many fiiends are glad to have them back again. Mr. Katon succeeded in selling his horses at good prPes although the market is dull. Since returning he has icceived infor mation that his brother, who has been sick for some time, is worse and not expected to live. The trip was of great benefit to Mrs. Eaton who was not very well when sho left, but is now in good health and loooking extremely well. Mr. G. F. Hall, M. of F. of the Blue Mountain Lodge, No. 28, K. of P., received, this week, an elegant jewel or badge, presented lo him by (J. W. Jett, Grand Chancellor of the Juris diction of Oregon, for having a clear report at the el of each term, Mr. Hall beingthoonly M. of F. in tho slate whoso report did not show de linquents. The jewel is T)f silver and gold, elegantly engraved with the name of the donor ami recipient and other appropriate inscriptions. Mr. fllall is justly proudof this token of regard ami recognition oi services wen performed (frhocwcl was piosontod in open lodge by Past Chancellor O. F. Bell, who made a short, but eloquent and well timed speech, which was ac knowledged as became the recipient. Mr. W. A. Townsend and wife, for merly of this city, are now located at Fairvicw, twelve miles this side of Portland, and havo a comfortable home which they have succeeded in building up during tho past four or five years. When Mr. Townsend bought tho place, containing Kill acres, it was inmost entirely covered with underbrush and trees, hut he has succeeded in getting it nearly all cleared ifiul most of it under cultiva tion. The soil is extremely rich and all kinds of vegetables gro)V to an im mense size, and a ready cash market is found for them in l'ortland. Mr. T(fwnsend farms on scientific princi ples and if. is a pleasure to go through his place. His stables are models of neatness and fitted with every econom ical device. Ho has just finished a brick dairy wlflch is supplied with a steam engine for churning and other purposes. Water is brought through tho dairy in pipes, and by means of a hydraulic ram is forced to tho resi dence higher up on tho hill and tho kitchen and rooms well supplied. Tho milk and tftuter obtained from 12 cows this year ho told for $1,1100. Ho intends to build a silo soon, and says by that means ho will bo able to have green feed for his cows tho year round and will not pasUiro them at all. In addition to his farming and dairying, Mr. Townsend is extensively engaged in supplying tho O. R. & N. company with wood. He has ijbout finished a contract for delivering 12, 000 cords. Tilt's summer he has had between (JO and 70 men in his employ. County Court Proceedings. License granted toChasSchiedhauer to sell spirituous liquors in tho town of North Powder, for a poriod of six months. Resignation of J. D. Corbett as Jus tice of tho Peace of La Grando precinct accepted and David Kelley appointed to fill tho vacancy. In the matter of establishing cortaiiT section coi ners in road district No. (i, Cove ; ordered that tho county survey or re-establish tho corners as shall bo directed by tho supervisor of said dis trict. Tax levy for the yar 1888 was made, to wit: For county purposes, l.'l mills; contingent, 2 mills; school, 5 mills. Miss Nadio Ilolcomh and Miss Ida Porry appointed to fill scholarships in tho State University. M. J. Glass allowed $78 for keeping Albert Basket, a pauper, for (5 months. IlUCKMCN'S AllNICA H.VI.Vi:. Tub Bkst SalvcId tlio world for Cuts, Hnilbus, Sores, Ulcers, Salt lUicuin. Fever Sores, Tetter, Chapped Hands, Chilblains Corns, and all Skin Eruptions, and positive ly cures Piles, or no pay required. It is g larauteed to give perfect satisfaction, or mony refunded. I'rico 25 rents per box. For Sale ut Wright's drug store. Itov. Thos. MacGuiio will preach at tho Presbyterian church every Sunday at II o'clock, i M. JIOUN. LOWELL. In tJiis citv, Thursday. Oct. 1 1 tli . 188.S, to tho wifo of Mr. Jiiinot Low ell, a daughter. MAHUIKO. STHVENK SAKIJOHN. At the resldeneo oi the bride s parents, cove, weuiicsiiny, Oct. 17, 1838, Mr. II. V. Stevens and Miss Xlmciilt Sunburn, Rev. Ellis officiating. Tun Scour acknowledges receipt of a gen erous slice of tlioSveddhiK cuko, and wivheH the young couple all the hupphiess imagi nable. im:i). JIAYNES. In this city, Monday morning. Oet. Ifiih, IbM, itftcr a brief illue, Capl. Klytle Uaynei, aged 71 yours. Deceased w an an old roniduiitof this place ami whh an uprlb'ht und bonost man, buy ing a hot of friends and no mieniUrf tlmt we were uwuro of. Many iooiilo through out the county will regret to luuirof hU Uuuth. Tlio reiiinhii Mere luttrrtd hi tlio nr 'Ji IB MR B. M. LOMBARD, -:- o Low Rates, No ?"Tiiosc who consult their own interests will call on me before borrowing. OFFICE IN "JOURNAL" BUILDING. l?teMeriiioBucks Wlici cash is pnM down at time or sale, will he made. For further particulars, cull Sl-Jl-tf At the Store of Adolph Levy. FALL and WINTER GOODS, -CONSISTING OF- MENS' YOUTHS' and BOYS' CLOTHING. Overcoats, from tho Smallest to tho Largest, BOOTS, SHOES and SL1PP13KS, in Endless ViuietieM, Ladies' Misses and Childrens' CLOAKS, WRAPS AND JACKETS, Too NunioiotiH to Describe, All the Latest and Best Novelties in Dress Goods, Hosiery and Furnishing Goods, MENS' CELEBRATED ENGlfSH WALKENPHAST SHOES, ALSO Misse?and Children's Only Genuine Chicago School Shoes. gJgTln order to get first choice, como early and secure bargains for your mon ey, as I will givo you your money's worth, and will not bo undersold. I keep the best, only, and warrant every thing as represented. -DEALER IN- Styles SHOES, Latest Just Received, Direct from tho East, a Large Invoico of LADIES' and MISSES' CALFSKIN SHOES, tho Rest Ever brought to this Market. -Also a Fine GENT'S -:- FURNISHING -:- GOODS. IWy Prices will suit the times. Drop in and weenie. C. VINCENT, Main Street, Union, Or. wmm lira" aid m ml (OPPOSITE CENTENNIAL HOTEL.) J. S- ELLIOTT, - Proprietor. Everything First Class. Tonus Very Ileugonablc. Buss to and Eiom the Depot Making Connection with all Trains. FUR N ITU R Wilson & Miller, Slunufacturors of Sash, Doors and Minis, Keeps Constantly on bund a Largo Supply of Bedding, Desks, Office Furniture, ..etc.. All klmUof l'urnlturti Mudu, ;&MUivm-t. WfUfOti IWOMEYi! to Losi! LA GRANDE, OGN. OofinrmssiQ I Sheep Men. 1 have for sain at my' place near Teloeaot, 250 Spanish 10 per cent, discount from tho rocular price on or udtircss; .1 X. MITCHELL, Tolocasct, Union I tiunty Oregon. All Kinds. Assortment of- ami Dealers lu- Parlor ai Bed mid UplioUtorlnx dono tu order,, . ATTENTION room Sets