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About The Oregon scout. (Union, Union County, Or.) 188?-1918 | View Entire Issue (Dec. 28, 1888)
THE OREGON SCOUT. AMOS K. JON'ES, UDITOK. T7i Orron Scout has as large a circu lation as any tu-o papers in this sec Hon of the State, combined, and is cor respondingly valuable as an advertising nudinm. Friday, December 2S, 1SS8 Look Out For Them. Quite a number of swindlers seem to be traveling over the country now. They represent nearly every kind of business and arc usually slick talkers. It is not a good idea to buy from strangers when you can deal with persons you know, and no farmer should sign any paper however harmless it may look. Ordi nary looking receipts and contracts' have been known to turn up in short time as an ironclad note in the hands of an "innocent purchaser." The pa pers report swindling fruit tree agents abroad. Look out for them, as they are liable to appear at any time Their game is to sell very ordinary trees at a high piico by representing that they arc of superior quality. There may be honest strangers abroad, but it is better to buy of parties with whom you are acquainted. Eugene Guard. Don't I'orgut lis. Don't forget the editor when you have a good item. If your wife drives you out of the house with a broom stick, lot us know of it and we will set it right before tho public. If you have visitors, tell us if you arc not ashamed of thujn. If a youngster arrives at your house, buy a quarter's worth of cigars and call on us for an appropri ate name. If you have a social gather ing of friends, bring around a big cake a lot of pics, a hnm, etc., Not neces sarily to cat but as a guarantee of good faith, and wo will supply any little de ficiency in the eyes of the public ; you need not bother about inviting us as our wardrobe is a little out of order. Ex. A Wnather I'orf-cast. Prof. Blake, the great Kansas weather prophet, gives especial forecasts of weather for Oregon and tho coast: He says our temperature for December will be normal and rainfall less than usual ; for January, temperature nor mal and much larger than usual ; for February, colder than usual and mod crate rainfall ; March rather cool and wet in more northern parts. He says for the whole United States .January will witness the greatest snowfalls known for many years, begining the last of December or the first of Janu ary. Paste these predictions in your hat and see il Prof. Hlake knows any thing about it. New Soolotjr. In Missouri hugging circles have been introduced. A paper gives the following scale of prices : Girls under 1P, 25c for each hug one minute; from lfi to 20 years of age, "0e; from 20 to 25, 75c : schoolma'ams, 40c; widows, according to looks, from 10c to $2 ; old maids, lie a piece or two for a nick el, and not any limit of time. Minister arc not charged. Editors pay in ad vertising, but are not allowed to par ticipate until everybody else gets through. AVlio WnnUTo Unlne Tubacco'.' Sen. Dolph has cau.-cd the following card to bo inserted in a Portland paper: "My quota of tobacco seed for distribu tion is 300 papers. I desire to place them in the hands of people who want them, and would bo obliged if you have a local item Inserted in tho Oro gonian stating that the seed will be sent to persons who request it." Tnkn Xntlco. Having told my blacksmith shop nnd tools to C. C. Coflinberry, unci intending to move from this place in a short time, it becomes necessary to collect all outntaiid inj; accounts at once. A .'ettleinent must bu made and all interested may govern thcmsilves accordingly. The accounts will be found at theollico of J. K. Crites. Come to the center. I-Vfc. JoiiN)o. Jungle Cooper Shop. S. B. Ayles, proprietor. Manufac turer of butter barrels and kegs. A good nupply always on hand. Shop south of school hotibe, Union, Oregon. A toilet luxury in every reflect, Ayer'r, Hair Vigor never fulls to restore the youth fill freshness and color to failed and g-ay hair. It also eradicates dandruir and pie. vents the hnlr from falling. There will be sendees at St John's Kpls copal church next Huudny at 11 a m, The church will be decorated with evergreens in honor of the Xmas tide, aud tho Holy Communion will be admlnUterod. A cor dial invitation is extended to all. Sheriff" Hamilton of Union county W an n&plrunt for the United State Martdnd ship of Oregon. A petilillon htw been in circulation in this city for the pait few dayes BaWr City Democrat. LOCAL INrOUMYTIOK. Gntlipred tip liy The Scout nut! llrnnght to Headquarters. The county court will meet one week from ne:0 Monday. A Portland paper estimate that one di vorce suit a day is begun in that city. A Miingle mid will be put In operation at Elgin, by the lirst of next March by Mr. H. S. Ualowny. There will be a social dance, New Year's night, at Davis' hall. A cordial invitation extended to all. . All book accounts arc being cloicd at tho Cove drug store. Call and settle your over due bill at once. Vc are litrece?;, of a bound copy of Ayer's Almanac for 1SS0, embracing edition in ten languages. Wo are in receipt of an elegant calendar forSU from the ltusol it Morgan printing company, of Cineinati, Ohio. The Christmas good still remainitfg in Joncx Ilro'.s stoic will be sold at greatly re duced prieei.' Now is your chance. 1D.030 pounds of wool belonging to Ploch & Draper, w a sold .-old to Koshland Pro's Portland, at 1 L- a pound, on Dec. l.'Sud. The west bound passenger train, last Wednesday, ran into a bund of chcvp in I'vle can) on and kiili'd a number of them. Tho Pendleton city election passed oil" quietly. This information is not gleaned from the Ua-t Ori-gonian, but it is correct nevertheless. According to a decision of a Kansas judge both hu-duiul an 1 wile are entitled to en ter a place of amuemeut on a ticket read ing 'Admit one." If this istuo of Tub Scout Is not up to i! usual standard, attribute it to the Christ mas testives which tin; newspaper men like to enjoy at well as other people. A petition its being circulated and numer ously signed at Kuterprise, Wallowa coun ty, to have that place incorporated at the next session of the legislature. A sumptuous Now Year's dinner will be served at the Don Ton restaurant, price 00 cents. Dinner every Sunday, price uoets; meak at all other times, IS cents. Tho county clerkship contested in Uma tilla county has been decided by the su preme court in favor of Hartmau. The decision was rendered by Judge l,'rd. The 'eclipse, of the sun, next Tuesday, will bu an interesting event The eclipse from this point, will be almoit total, and will ocuurabout one o'clock p. m. The mammoth illustrated New Year's last Orcgoiiian, promises to be a magnifi cent edition. The Kan Orcgoiiian Is a pa per that should bo supported by every resi dent of ICastern Oregon. Physicans prescribe Ayer' s Sarsaparilla cases of scrofula, aud in every form of chronic disease, because this medicine is safer to take, and is more highlyconcentra ted, than any other preparation. It can always be depended upon as un effective blood purifier. A private Christmas tree was set up at the resideuse of Mr. and Mrs. J. R. Thomp son in North Union, on ChrUtmas eve which was richly ladden with gifts, for the children of the family and some of the neighbors who were invited to participate in tho festive s. Hyron said that when a man dies, "Upon his tomb is seen, not what he was but what he should have been." Widow Harris, of Topeka, does not deserve tho sarcasm. Mr. Harris died of the "jim-jams,'' and Mrs. Harris had a mas of writhing snakes car ved on his tombstone with tho epitaph, "Died of delirium tremens. ' The pri.o drawing at Mesdames Bidwell it lienson's took place on the 2."th. The lirst prize, a salin.toilet set, was drawn by Mrs. M. Springer; tho second prize, a table searf, was drawn by Maggie Vancil; the. third prize, a hand painted ti dy, 'was drawn by Carrie Skill'; the fourth prize, a lambrepiin, wn drawn by Mrs Marshall; thelifih prize, a todet set, was drawn by Mrs. Bradford. We understand that the Paker county coinmis-ioiievs have roplaced tho bridge crossing Powder river, at Saunders' with a new structure costing $!K)0 This has been done by them without eounciliug the Union county comini-n oncs. and entirely with out their knowledge. This U- all right pro viding they do nut make a demand on this county for haif the expense, which we have an idea they will have thech.'ck to do. Christinas day was duly eel bratcd in this city by old and young and all seemed to be merry and happy. The masquerade ball came ff the evening before and the theat rical cntcrlaiiiine on Christmas night. It is worthy of note that while we have three churches in this city, not a bell was rang nor religious services of any kind were held and as for Christmas tries they were never thought of. Church affairs seem to lie sad ly out of joint here, but old Santa Clans was duly honored nevertheless. A correspondent of the Wallowa Chief tain, writing from Enterprise. Wallowa county, says: "Last Sunday night A.J. Heckclhimor entered the houso oi Mr. Sols- berg, and driving the old gentleman from the huitkc with a revolver, attempted to commit an indecent assault upon his wife, Sol sberg obtained aid, and finully gained possesion of his own riileure, Hcckcl iilmer ulso threw a brick through one of the windows of the houso, completely demolishing it. For all this he was brought before .Instil o Whitakor on the chargo of disorderly conduct last Monday, and was lined ;0ondeo ts," Young llrookliis of S'orih Powder comes to the front miwi. It miciih thut Gover nor I'c movir won! I not grant a rorpiiniliou for him. and noolll or buin? sent O bring him back, he bus turned in a id mind the sherifl of tho county of New York who ar retted him. for fc'OOO daniaces. This being the state of affairs our Governor has grant ed tho roijuisiiinii, and Shoriir Hamilton or one of bis deputies will irnmudiatfly tart after tint culprit, who will p'obubly find out before he i-through with It Hint it wou'd have lhr letter f r Idm h d ho not 1 miW arad af crifi ht-'ongiru iotle fU riff, nr J unv litt! article, around a farm Louse on Power river John .lark nnil Aimtr l'lrniliv The rarest treat of the season was given to the people of Union on Christinas night by the above named artists, who appeared at Wright's hall, and for a few hours in comic and tragic representations, and choice musical selections, held the mirror tip to Nature, with fidelity rarely witnessed in towns of this sin. So far as our limited experience goes, and the opinion of com latent critics which we have read, bears us out lu It, John Jack and Annie Kirniin have no superiors on the dramatic stage to-day. Mr. Jack seems not to have failed, but rather inereaed in the extraordinary powers which so delighted the theatre-ru ing people of Oregon some ten or twelve years ago. Annie Kirmin is n charming as ever, and equallv versatile in comedy anil tragedy. Tragody, however, seems to bcher forte, II tr cha-aetcrization of Ju'iet, in the sleep portion scenes of Shakepear' s immortal play, was the perfection of his trionic art. and was witnessed with breath less attention. Little Arthur Kirmin-Jack inherit- the gtnious of his parents, and en tertained the audience with several excel lent songs. The audience was not large, which, to say the lcat of it, was not cred itable to the intelligence and good taste of i our peop'e. hut an excuse Is round for them in the fact that the entertainment was not advertised but about twenty-four hours in advance of the time set, and a great many being in'attcndanct' at tho masquer ade ball tho night before, did not feel like attending. Another .cause, and not the least one, is the beastly condition of the hall at tlds tinio of the year. The facili ties for warming it are not sullielcut, and people very properly dislike to attend any thing taking place in it. Mr. Jack, howev er, took all thee thing.' into consideration, and was not displeased with Ins reception by our people. Ho promises to vMt us again, with a full company, and should he do so, will be warmly welcomed. Tlici Want tho Knrth. We are informed tint the citizens of La Grande held a meeting last Saturday for the purpose of taking steps to induce the coining legislature to pass an act submit ting the re-location of the county, seat of this county to a vote of the people. Just what steps arc to be taken we did not learn, but as one mouther of a bankrupt firm ol that place was on our streets this week and exhibited a petition to that effect, we presume the work is in active opera tion. Now wc.don't blame our friends over there for wanting the county seat, and the whole earth if they could get it, but are somewhat amused at the immensity of their gall in striving for the unattainable. We understand that they dug up tho Hot Lake and moved it to Lu Grande last week; that their purpose is to move Mount Fanny over there during the next few days, and then immediately commence on the county scat. If we are not all transported over there before our next issue, wo shall, if we arc permitted to do so, in our feeble protest against this abrupt way of doing tilings. Cupid n Cnpurs. Union was the scene of quite a romantic elopement on Christmas day, a young man by the name of Davis front Wallowa coun ty, and a daughter of Mr. Paddy Miles, of Dig creek, being the chief actors 1 1 seem that the young man had been forbidden to pay his addresses to the girl, by her parents, and had, seemingly, obeyed their cruel de mands, and absented himself. They, think ing that everything was all serene, per mitted the girl, in company with a young man of that vicinity, to attend the ball in this city on Christmas eve. It scents that she had apprised Davis of her movements, and he came to town also. Ncit morning lie secured a buggy, and the girl, eluding her e.-cort,got in and was taken toTelocas et, where the pair to k tho train for Idaho, where they arc now, no doubt, enjoying the sweets of married life. Thedrauia wilt not be completed, however, till they comeback penitent, and arejfor given, which will prob ably be in a few days. Sad Accident. Last Monday a painter named Geo. Gibson while at work on the paper cornico of Chal lhs's two story brick building, fell to the side walk below. When first picked up he was lif lo'is, but soon recovered, since which time h has lingered between hope and de spair, with more hopeful symptoms as we go to press. His injurioi are two broken bones in tlie arm, fracture of the shoulder blade, collar bono and sonic of tho lower or floating ribs. The extent of the internal injuries cannot be ascertained. Tho family of tho unfortunate man live in La Grande. He is under the medical trcatmont of Drs. Dames and Lang. We saw a petition in circulation for tho benefit of this injured man, upon which had been subscribed and paid over f'i&'j.OO. It Is pleasant to have one' i lot cast with those whoso sympathy meets the calamity, as far as it can.- Wal lowa Signal. Hin Tcaehnr's Institute, The teachers' institute convened in this city yesterday, and is now in session. Tho term promises to bf an extremely Intcres ting one, and in our next issue it will be reported in full. Following are the names of the teachers In attendance: J. L. Car ter, superintendent, M. L. Forrester, Miss K. Hldwc'l, M. T. f'onklin, K. II. Couklin, Miss Sarah Chrisman, C. K, Oliver, A, K. TutUe, Miss Winnie IPakeslee, Terry Tut 1 1 -. II. W. Hufl'man, Mi-s Ida Davis, A. J H ickeit. Mls Ida Johnson, Miss Susie I Mooic, J. It. Niival, Mlts H iiinah Heevcs, j M. G. Iloyd, Miss Lois Stewart, Win Smith, i Miss Mary Cochran. J. L. Corpe, L. Couch, A. Dudly, A It Draper, G. It. Hull', F. 8. Ilallord. ISuul.lun'n Arnica Kulvn. Tint IIwt Salvi: in the world f ir (Juts, Bruises, horon, Ulccra, Suit Hbeuin, Fever Sortjs, TV tier, Chapped Iliuidi, Chilb'nliH, Corn, and all SM IC-urt n-, ai d pa I id.i'ly ' tir. i','ripi re d od It i-ill rj 'n. o g - p mi s ' action, or m"tiy r. ftr di i I'r co J ccuVt pur f box. Fot ule ut Drcrwu'u drug tTwru. nnr..ss PAKADK Tho Sront' WfUt' IiiKpprtinn nnit Ito- J port of rrH'inW orr Dutv. i Mr. lhicy Lynch, of Tclocaset, called on us, Tuesday. Mr. Guy Decker, of Telocasct, called on us, Wednesday. Mr. Jos. Carroll, of North Powder, was in town over Christmas. Dr. Strange, of It Gr iuda, visited Union the fore part of the week. Mr. Win. Small called on us this wool; and subscribed for Tin: Sioct. Mr. Wm. Smith and wife, of the Cove, visited Union. Wednesday. Mr. S. S. Doothe and wife, of Plnud City, were visitors to Union this week. Mr. Win. Cates, the'Nasby of Taloc.net, was in the city a few days ago. Hon. James Heudershott was up from the Cove the fore part of the week. Mr. L0D. Hasgartyand Mr. .1. C. Honey, of the Cove, called on us, Monday. Mr. Lou neiitillard came down from Butte City, Montana, a few days ago. Mr. Cy. Prceott and wife, of Pyle can yon, were in the city a few days ago. Mr. A. V.. Raton Ins Won suffering con siderably, this week, with a sor.- ban 1. Miss Gracie Mea 'liam of the Cove, w.is visiting friends iu litis city during the week Hon. Dunham Wright, wife, ami daugh ter, of Medical S prings, visited Union this week. Mr. Andy Harris ami wife, of tho Cove, spent several days, this week with friends in Union, Mr. A. V. Oliver and Mr. W.J. Townly , of Sangor, were down and spent Christmas in this city. . Mr. Clias. McClure, of La Grande, was in town this week. He never forgets to call on us when here. Mr. Buruam Nell', Mr. William Anthony and Mr. lti.bt. Haines, of North Powder, visited Union this week Mr. James Graham, of Martindale, Mon tana, added his name to the subscription list of Tin: Scout this week. Mr. Chas, Duncan, of Medical springs, and Mr. N, C. Love, of Lower I'owder, were in the city, Christmas day. Mr. .left Davis called on us, Wednesday, and subscribed for Tin: Scoct, to be sent to Mr. James Pitcher, North Powder. Mr. George Beard called at our office this week and ordered Tur.Scoi'T sent to D. T. Tcmpleton, Wadsworth, Nevada. Mr. D. H. Lee and his son, Haner, of Big creek, were in Union, Tuesday. We acknowledge a pleasant visit from them. Mr. George Bcidleinun is now employed in the sheriirs olllee, having been appoint ed a special deputy by ShcrilT Hamilton. It is reported that Hon. L. 11. Ison will soon resign the position as circuit judge of the sixth judicial district because of his failing health. The masquerade ball on Christmas eve was a grand success, over 5)0 numbers being sold. It was voted by all the most enjoyable affair we have had for a long time. Mrs. P. A. Mahairev, of La Grande, has ordered an elegant monument for hor hus band. The monument will be a pillar of Scotch granite three feet square at the base and nine feet high. Mr. John Dobbins called and subscribed for The Scout a few (lavs' ago. Ho start ed, Monday, for Highland Springs, i,akc county, California, and will probably not return till next March. He has not been in good health for some lime and thinks the springs above mentioned will benefit him. His numerous friends sincerely hopo so. M'nntnd. We want every person indebted to us to call and settle by the frrst of tho year. Wo will take oats, wheat or barjey or the cash, ho come to the front without delay. We mean business and must havo what i due us. Bknho.v Bkos, DlKl). SI I OHM A K Kit. AI the Cove, Union conn ty, Oregon, Dee. 'JOtli, 18sM, Huldah K. Shoemaker, aged 27 years, 10 months and 5 days. Deceased was born in Wasco county. Oregon, February IS. 1801. From there her parents, Mv, aud Mrs. P. W. Williams, moved to Douglas county iu 1801. Sho came, with her uncle from Looking Glass, Douglass county, to Cove on the 2Gth of October, 185, on a visit and formed an acquaintance with Wm. Shoemaker and they were united in marriage May 'J, PW). She was honored by all from childhood up and loved most by thoso who knew her best. Her hnsband, while arranging the pillows, spoke encouraging words, but sho was doubtful of her recovery and told him not to worry. On the eve before her death one of the neighbor ladies, iu taking lcve, said : "I hid you good bye. I hope you will be better to-morrow." She replied: "I hope so as I have something to live for.' She leaves a husband and two small chil dren, the youngest but. a few days old, to mourn her loss. She wus but as a smile Which glistens in n tear; Seen but a little while, But Oh! how loved, how dear. Shed not for her tho bitter Icq, Nor give tl e heart to vain regret. 'Tis but the casket thst lies here, The gem that filled it sparkles yet. WM. SlIOKMAKfUI. Kosehurg papers please copy. CARP OK THAVKH. The bereaved husband extends his heart felt thanks, which words eannotcxprt.s. to his rulativos and ne:ghbors for their assist ance iu his late wife's illncs. Wm. Hiiokmakek. SHIJJLD.-v-Iu Joseph. Deo. 17, 18, Hob ert Leslie, son of Mr. and M's. C, It. Shields, aged 2 years ami 10 month. Thu J'lnomo' this little hov wn in unov-pret.-.l tbm "i.r pcoj-'e toa d hA-dly rnlu t!i, t the hcivy hml of a&ttaum bud aunt) ilt! ih' coiMroniii'y. fa th bcrctvwl purmiM we Li m i our hutrtfelt yiiipuiUy, TO CLOSE OUT mm Till ."3Jil.CL:-'iEaS3 I will sell my mammoth stock of Ifti1 C; ouiq, Mm1 Cloak r i E. J.COUPER, - I I !n I JJI, LOWEST RATES THE EZ3 Mrs. Ij. B. Jvinohart, Prop. Just opened in tho hiick building adjoining .Jsiycox fc Foster's store, Main SUcot. Union, n full and complete assortment of Which arc Now Open For Inspection by the Ladies. IMUCES ON GOODS HUIU'KIKINGliY LOW. In'addition to tlio above, a. complete lino of HOOTS and SHOES will ho kept in Htock. A Share of the Public Patronage Solicited. L. J. IJOOTIUC, Livery, Feed, Sale and Train Stable. (Next door to court house, and opposite I'nion City Hotel.) Double and Single lligs and Saddle Horses. HORSES HOARDED I$Y THE DAY, WEFK OR MONTH. . Professional Men Waited on at Any Hour. -GOOD DRIVERS FURNISHED.. Oats and Hay for sale. Horses Broken to Trot, Drive, Draft or for the saddle. Horses for sale. Boothe & Yoder,' - - Proprietors. B. M. LOMBARD, -:- LA GRANDE, 06N. Low Rates, Rio Commission, 0 RIO DELAYS! flfThoye who consult thfir own inloistn will call on mo hoforo borrowing. OFFICE IN "JOURNAL" IIUILDING. lilllVl HI Pin hi n If lil U h 11 I T o (OPPOSITE OKNTENNIAI. HOTEL.) , it On Everything First Cl&. Tsrin Vry ItoneoxuWe. IhisB to and From tlra rojdr Making tViurwto with all T rarms ROM! V Mm ana yu? o OF- EVERY -:- STYLE, I T T " I - Union, Oregon, r i r i W. A. YODER. MONEY!! mm i - Proprietor j and km EASY TERMS 0 FM mm, fflAMn