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THE OREGON SCOUT.
AMOS K. JONES.
KD1T015.
The Oregon Scout lianas large a circu
lation as any tiro papers in this sec
tton of the State, combined, and is cor
respondingly valuable as an advertising
medium.
Friday, January 4, 1SS9.
NOTh. Hills have been marto out and
will be presented to our advertising patron
ami we trust llicy will be prepared to pay
promptly. It is several months since we
have presented lulls of anv kind, and we
now need what is duo u.. Thoe indebted
to us on subscription will confer a favor on
us by coniini: into our otliee and tettlini;
their account'.
LOCAL INFORMATION.
(tatlierrd up ly Tho Scout nud ISrouRlit
to lIcndqtmrlor.H,
School reopened Wednesday with full
attendance.
Fashionable dressmaking at Mrs. lUnc
hart's millinery store.
All those indebted to us on subscription
are requested to come In and settle.
The boys have been amusing themselves
in riding bicycles this fine weather.
Head estray notices and notice of sale of
mortgaged property, in this issue.
A. N. Gardner will have more commodi
ous apartments in his new quarters.
A splendid assortment of boots and shoes
at Mrs. llinehart' store. Drop in and
look at them.
The Mortgage bank has a new sign buns;
at it entrance notifying the public that it
has money to loan.
One thousand dollars worth of ladle's,
gents' and children's shoes for sale at Mrs.
Itinchart's store, at i:ot.
AVc are indebted to Mr. J. 12. Tuttli- for
the report of the Teachers Institute, which
appears in another column.
If you want winter clothing drop in at
Levy's. He can supply you with anything
in that line you want.
A new blacksudtbS-ihop has been opened
in Carroll's old stand, by Uibon & Haynes,
and is' now in active operation.
"Cully" the sign painter lias painted a
very uniquo sign on the windows of the
Ladies Bazaar, of Mrs. llinehart.
The depot hotel table is alwavs supplied
with the best. It Is a home like place and
travelers will find it a pleasant place to stop
at.
"Who will put up the property security to
indemnify tlie county against loss when the
county seat is moved bodily, bag and bag
gage? The New Year has conic, and the proper
time to settle up old scores. Call at the
Cove drug store at once and pay your ac
count. For more than forty years, Ayer's Cberry
Pectoral has been successfully prescribed
in cases of consumption. This medicine al
ways affords great relief in pulmonary dis
eases. Ask your druggist for it.
A motion has been made to the supreme
court for a new trial in the case of Pat Me
Ginuis, sentenced to be hanged at Canyon
City on Jan. IStli. We judge from this that
the bloodthirsty murderer lias a little mo
ney left.
A clear skin adds to the beauty of a line
face, mid often lends a charm to liomline-.
To beautify your complexion you should
purify your blood with Ayer's Sarsaparilla.
As a tonic and alternative medicine, it has
no equal. Price $1. Six bottles for $o.
An exchange says there is a religions
.sect in Ohio which believes that when hu
man beings die they turn into cats.
Doesn't it make a man shiver, though, to
think that perhaps ho has been slinging
bootjacks all winter at his wife's grand
mother. There conic near being a serious accident
on Main street last Saturday. Mr. Jack
Fulp, of Telocasct, was driving a wagon in
which were seated several persons when
the horses got frightened and commenced
to run, when the neck yoke came off and
they got lose from tho wagon and ran a
considerable distance before they were cap
tured. The Odd Fellows oi this eitywU1'
licly install their ollicers for thqilu
term, at their hall in this city, next.
f irmv
evening, one week week frointofiy.
Preparations arc being made for singing,
speaking, etc., and a most enjoyable time is
anticipated. Grand Master Chas. Palmer,
of linker City, will be in attendance.
We understand that Nelson, the man who
has been carrying the mail between this
city and Cornucopia, left last Monday and
has not beer, seen since. Postmaster Hall
has employed John Klliott to carry the
in till until further arrangements can bo
made. There appears to be something pret
ty rotten nt the bottom of all this and wo
don't think It requires a fellow with a very
good smeller to 11 ml out where it is.
W. F. Butcher, a young lawyer of Uma
tilla county was arrested in the fall of
1&3(J by a Kansas sheriff under a requisition
from thogovornor of Kansas, charged with
stealing a mule in that slate. It turned
out that Butcher was not the man. He
brought suit against the sheriff for $10,000
damages for false imprisonment and has
just secured a jugeineut for $G.00Oin a Kan
sas court.
Tho Baker City Blado says that Tun
Scout aud other Union county paper do
not reach Bakur until scvoral day after
they are published. The Scout is mailed
regularly every Friday morning and should
roach Bakor tho same day. Hit does not,
the fault is with the iucompotcnt dude
who doduty(?)on the 0. KAN. Co's.
lint s in the capacity of mail clerks.
Tho New Year's Ka OrcgonUn i a
.niKoiu miner, twelve pages with Wna-
trntod fcupplemont. containing Intormiilng !
doriitlvo matter and viw of Umatilla 1
aeunty and PendUton It ooiiulm upeeial
mnttw imrialMln to Ui Umatilla re.rv
liuji uml the sale of Oil IuiiiL this irir.K.
Mi in to auy addfr. j.ur'i' paid, for uit
aanlk u cokv himil Uai" Ad lr-. lb
Cu., l'viwlMvn -r-
Mil.
UKKSS 1A1SA1K.
The Scnnl'i IVeoUly In-rtlnn mill lie
port tif I'rii'inl.H nil' Duty,
Mr. H. J. Gcer, of the Cove, visited Un
ion, Monday.
Mr. T.J. Tolly, of the Cove, called on us
I a few days ago.
Mr. S. B. Burroughs, of the Cove, called
on us, Monday.
Did you see the dark side of Mis? I.unas
face New Years!1
Mr. J. 15. Fulp, of Pine valley, was in the
ciy last Monday.
Mr. J. W. Hristow, of La Grande, was in
Union Wednesday.
Mr. Wm. IluIVmaii of Pyle canyon was
in town yesterday.
lion. Dunham Wright was in Union the
forepart of the week.
Mr. Fred Schilke and bride, of La Grande,
visited Union this week.
Frank C. Middleton is now;P work in the
Pendleton Tribune oflice.
Mr. Denipscy McDaniols, of the Cove,
called on us Wednesday
Mrs. Ed. Mitehel, is recovering from her
protracted spell of sickness.
Mr. L. II. ltuininilliart of La Grande,
made Union a visit, last week.
Mr. Chas. McCluro, of La Grande, was in
town a day or two this week.
Miss Ida Johnson spent several days with
friends at the Cove, this week.
Shciiff Hamilton started last Saturday
for New York, after young Brockins.
Mr. I). T. Allen writes to have his Scorr
changed from Keating, to New Bridge.
Attorney Shelton made a Hying visit to
Portland this week. He returned vestcr
day. James Galoway's smiling countenance,
as night clerk. Is seen at the Centennial ho
tel. Mr W. D. Berry, a prominent young
gentleman of La Grande, visited Union this
week.
Mr. Burnum Neff, and Mr. Itobt. Shaw,
of North Powder visited Union Wednes
day. Mr. Arthur A. Hummel, of Cornucopia,
came down a few days ago, and is now in
the city.
Mr. C. A. Gray, of North Powdor, called
on us yesterday, aud sucribcd for Tin:
t-COUT.
Mr. J. It. Larriniore, of iSinnmerville,
called on u a few days ago and subtcribed
for Tim Scout.
Miss Kva Kuhn, and Miss Sallic Wuircn
brightened Ibis olllcc with their presence
last Monday.
The dance on New Year's night at Davis'
hall, was well attended, and all seemed to
enjoy themselves.
Ladies Aid Society of tho Presbyterian
church will meet at Mrs. C. M, Jones' this
afternoon at 2 o'clock.
Mrs. Kmcline Simonis, ol North Powder,
added her name to the .subscription list of
The Scout, this week.
Mr. B. M, Lombard, of La Grande, was
in Union the forepart of the week. We
acknowledge a pleasant call. " -
Mr. N. S. Wise and Mr. II. S. Golloway,
of Indian valley, who were here attending
the institute, made us several pleasant vis
its. Mrs. llodgers, formerly a milliner of
Ibis city, came down from Baker a few days
ago and is now the guest of .Mrs. A K.
F.aton.
Mr. Virgil K. Green, formerly of this
city, returned a few days ago, and spent
several days here. He will go from here to
Baker City.
Mr. O. H. Fay, of Sandridgc, was a
visitor to Union the forepart of tho week.
While here he called at this office and
subscribed for Tim Scout,
Mr. B. F. Wilson and family have moved
into their own residence again. Frank now
trots the baby on his knee, pleasantly whil-
ing away these winter evenings. Fun for
the babv, but Frank
Mrs. Frank Mitchell, of the Cove, was
visiting relatives in Telocasct this week.
Frank improved the custom of giving gifts
on Christmas by presenting his wife witli
a beautiful seal skin coat and an elegant
phaeton.
Mr. II. C. Emery and wife camo down
from Baker City, last week, and arc now
stopping with their daughter. Mrs. Emery
is much improved in health, but Mr.
Emery is suflering with au attack of neu
ralgia in the head.
Miss Tina Kenedy, daughter of Mayor
Kenedy, celebrated her ISth. birthday, last
Monday, at the rosideuco of her parents in
North Union. A number of friends wo-e
present who discussed a most exncllcnt
dinner and spent theday most agreeably.
Hiram Lodge, No. C7, A. F. and A. M.,
of Sumiuerville, on Dec. 27th elected otUeers
as follows: Chas. Hallgarlh, W. M: II. C.
ninthart.S. W; N. C. McLcod, J. W; C.
I). McDowell. Secretary; S. L. McKon.ic, j
Treasurer; Jacob End. S. 1): II. I), lluber.-,
.1.
u; Jacoi) romiib, lyjer.
Mr. Chas. Tomblcson made us a pleasant
visit tho fore partof the week. It is his in
tention to start in a few days on a visit to
bis parents in Cambridgeshire, England,
whom ho has not seen for a number of
years. Wo hope he will have a pleasant
journey and return to this country when
his visit is completed.
Hon. J. II. Slater, member of the board
of railroad commissioners of this slate, was
a visitor to Union this weok. Wo are in
debted to him for a copy of the bienial re
port of the railroad commissioners to the
coming legislative assembly. It is replete
with valuable information, which we shall
take omuion to refer to in the near future.
At a regular meeting of Blue Muiintaln
Iidjie No liS, K. of P., on last Wednoduy
evening, me loiiowmg omcer were uuiy
lnt!led for the enuing term, by Deputy
DUirb i Qranl Chaiioallor O. F. Boll
, I', c , Matt. M JIi.H : C. C. Tumor Oliver;
V . J M Carrol'; V , J. C Summer; K.
'.fit. A. - i lluelti t; VI. of I',, PVonk
Ji.dw. I. M of E. B. Chaueny. M. at A,.
(no li. ill. mm, 1, U , K. G0ou, O.U.
I V!.8 Uwnt
THE INSTITUTE.
iAn Interesting- Session Held in
I this City.
OK1GIXAL IDEAS.
Cnnilt'iuril Itcpurt of th Tlirro Dny'
l'rocceilliiRs,
In accordance with the notices of our
popular and cfilcient County School SujOr
intendent J. L. Carter, the teachers of this
county assembled at the school building in
this city, Wednesday, the 2ilth Inst, for the
purpose of doing institute work In the
afternoon they were called together and
organized. Prof. Smith. President of the
Leighton Academy, of the Cove, was select
ed secretary Prof. Smith, Prof. M. G.
Koyal, of the Pendleton school. Prof. Ger
man, also of Pendleton, and Miss Ida John
son, of Union, were appointed a committee
on program. Prof. A. J. Hackctt, Miss
Ida Johnson and Mr. B. W. Huffman, of
Union, and Miss S. W. Moore, of Island
City, were appointed a committee on re
ception. Those teachers who chose to
avail themselves of the willing hospitality
of the people of Union who had thrown
open their doors to them, were assigned
places, after which the institute adjourned
till '.! o'clock Thursday morning.
TIIVHMUV MOH.NINU.
I nstituto called to order, the roll called,
after which Prof. Boyal led in singing, with
Prof. German at the organ. Historical
quotations were then passed to every
teacher, who, when the number of the quo
tation was called, gave the author and the
circumstances under which it was made.
This called out the knowledge of the teach
ers on history. Their answers were nearly
all correct. Prof. Daily, of the Cove, pre
sented the subject ol Beading in a very cred
itable manner, but bis methods were prob
ably not so practical for rural schools as
some others. Prof. Hafford, of the Milton
Academy, and Prof. T. A. llinehart, of
Sununcrvillo. gave some very interesting
and practical thoughts in connection with
concert reading. The subject of Arithme
tic was then taken up by Prof. Hafibrd and
handled In a thorough aud scholarly man
ner. J lis method was, first, neatness;
second, correctness, etc., and giving his
plan for securing these results. Consider
able discussion was called out on this
branch, all.handling it in a most thorough
manner. Prof. Wise, of Elgin, made some
very interesting remarks upon Astronomy,
or' that part of the science found in our
geographies. He placed some very fine
drawings upon the black-board, showing
the causes of the eclipse of the sun and
moon. Mr. Wise proved himself quite a
student of that science. The report of
Prof. Corpe, of Cove, as critic for the fore
noon, was read, and taking the report as
the' truth aud the whole truth, we judge
the teachers were examples of correctness.
TUTUS DAY AKTKKNOON.
Afternoon session opened with singing.
Heading was. taken up by Prof. Koyal.
His method i used more in advanced
classes, though it should be begun In the
lower grades. He presented his points,
with clearness ami proved himself master
of the situation. Prof. German then took
the rostrum and in a neat way presented
the subject of Drawing. Mr. German
placed much of his work upon the black
board, explaining his method of teaching it
as he proceeded, and making everything
so clear that much was gained by the
teachers. Penmanship was then Intro
duced by Prof. Smith. Ho believed in
quick, rapid work from the very lirst les
sons. He took a class of teachers and re
quired them to write on the counting sys
tem. Singing was then indulged in.
TIU'IiSDAY nVl'.Nl.NO.
Exercises were held in the Methodist
church. Music by the choir, Bccitatlon,
by Miss Ida Johnson, entitled "An order
for a picture." Addross, "Anatomy of the
interrogation point,'' by Prof. Koyal.
The subject, a novel one, showed that the
speaker had thoroughly dissected the point
in a very pleasing and happy manner.
The address was replcto with good points
for young teachers. Tho professor is a
witty and lluent talker. Sng, "In the
starlight," by Miss Ida Davis and Miss
Sallie Warren. Kecitatiou, '"Mouo's
waters,'' by Prof. Draper, of La Grande.
Prof. Smith gave sonic wholesome, prac
tical advice to young teachers, cneouragiug
them in their work. Song, "Rocked on the
billows of the deep," by' 11. Eakin, J. M,
Carroll, Itobt. Ycrkes and Mr. Cooper.
Original poem, "Legend of tho Wallowa,''
by Prof. Hafibrd. Address by Supt. Carter.
Song. "The hunter's chorus," by the choir.
Mrs. J. A. Eakin presided at the organ.
I'M PAY MOIIMNU.
Tho I nstituto was opened with music,
after which quotations from the Fourth
and Fifth Headers were given the teachers,
who gave the selection aud also the author.
The teachers were quite ready in this exer
cise and acquitted themselves with credit.
Grammar wus then taken up by Prof.
Smith. He prefaced hix subject by saying
that "much complaint was found with
Sill's grammar as a text book in our
schools, but it made very llttlo difference
what grammar was used if the teacher had
a thorough knowledge of tho subject, and
b's he must have, no matter what gram
mar was used, in order to be successful in
teaching it. Ho then diagramed several
sentences on the board, using a method of
diagraming partly bis own, claiming for it
several points of superiority over all other
system. Considerable discussion on this
point arose, hut Smith had come to stay,
aud quitted tl c field without any serlou
opposition. Next came a class recitation
by Miss Ida Johnson of the Union public
school, Sho selected her second class,
which had been studying only about three
weeks. Theo wore Mary Fickllu, Johnny
IUvo, Harry Walrath, Jeunle Mcfiilll.
I.illie Deering. Flora Springer, Hddlo
Wright ami Winnie TutUe. They wore
kutto tlia Imard to diugruin some eiitn
MM uud (u Niulyii) tlirm. This they all tlid,
not iirVroilUiiIVUl W', lAH fVcw a jW-
five knowledge of the subject. The work
was dono so well that every one was satis
fied with the recitation. Miss McLain, of
Island City, read an essay on Primary
work which was niot excellent. She aUo
read an extract from the ljulncy method of
teaching. Mrs. Dora Scott, the critic, re
ported her findings in a racy aud forcible
! manner. Music.
1'KIHAY Al'Tr.UXOON
Prof. C. E. Oliver presented his method
of teaching History, followed by Miss S. W.
Moore. Both are quite succesful in teach
ing History and their methods were very
good. Map-drawing occupied the atten
tion of Prof. German, of Pendleton. Mr.
German certainly did credit to himself
in this line and his work shows him to be a
very systematic and thorough instructor.
Prof Hackctt presented the subject of Men
tal Arithmetic, followed by Prof. Forrester.
Both handled the subject in a careful man
lier. Prof. HafTord then introduced Elocu
tion. He outlined his subject on the board
and then proceeded to tell how to teach it
successfully. Prof. Hafford is quite au
elocutionist and favored the institute with
n vrry line recitation. This closed the leal
work of the Institute, and after some sug
gestions by the superintendent, it was ad
journed. Calisthenie exercises were con
ducted by Prof. Koyal. Instrumental
music was furnished by Mrs. J. A. Eakin,
and Mrs. M. M. Hall. The work of the in
stitute was well performed all feeling that
it was well for theni to be there.
KK1DAY i:VKMNO.
The M. E. church was filled to overflow
ing to hear the parting exercises of the
teachers, which were as follows: Address,
bv Prof. Hall'ord. ltecitation by Miss Nel
lie Stevens. Kecitatiou by Miss McLean.
Song, "Whispering hope." by Miss Ida
Davis and Miss Sallie Warren. Kecitatiou
by Miss Susie Moore. Address by Hev. G
M. Irwin. Original poem, "The old school
house," by 11. W. Huffman. Song. "Bo
hemian Girl," by Mr. and Mrs. M. M. Hall.
Kemarks by Superintendent Carter. Song
by the choir.
The institute was o complete success,
and Supt, Carter was found to be right at
home, for his heart is in the work. Mr.
Carter has secured the good will of the
teachers in this county and his efforts to
build up the cause of education to a higher
plane Is thoroughly appreciated by the
teachers, all of whom are working zealous
ly for that end.
Death of KiiTus 1'orklns.
The news was received a few days since
by O. S. Buckland, of Sparta, of the death
of Kufiis Perkily, which occurred at his
home in Polo Ogle county, Illinois, on Sun
day Dec, Kith, 18.SS. The deceased had
been a resident of Baker and Union coun
ties for twenty years, foliowod the pursuit
of mining for many years after his arrival
at the mining camp of Clarksville, accumu
lated considerable money and invested in
ditch property aud merchandising. In the
year 1S7S he moved from Clarksville to
Sparta, bought the Eagle Creek canal and
storo actively managed the same until
about two years since when his health be
gan failing. He disposed of his ditch prop
erty and store to Capt. E. E. Clough and
putting A. S. Buckland in charge of bis
other affairs, went home to his wife and
children to pass the few renminbi r days of
his earthly career with them. Ho leaves a
large estate in Union county, and was vari
ously estimated to be worth $100,000 to
$200,000. Mr. nuekland has full power of
attorney as his agent here and will admin
ister upon the settlement of the estate
Baker Democrat.
Tho Vnrdict Unanimous.
W. I). Suit, druggist, Bippus, Ind., testi
fies: "I can recommend Electric Bitters a
the very best remedy. Every bottle sold
has given relief in every case. One man
took six bottles and was cured of Khcunitt
tlsm of 10 years' standing." "The best
selling medicine 1 have ever handled in my
20 years' experience, is Electric Bitters."
Thousands of others have added their testi
mony, so that tho verdict is unanimous
that Electric Bitters do cure all diseases of
the Liver, Kidney or Wood, Only a half
dollar a bottle at Brown's drug sroro.
l'l'lze Drawing nt Jones Urns.
A largo crowd assembled at Jones Bros,
storo last Monday evenins to' witness tho
prize drawing. The lucky numbers are as
follows: Prize 1st, No. 2; 2nd, 71; ad, 1208;
Kb. 109; 3th, 12.M; 0th, 374; 7th, 093; 8th.
C51; !lth,.r)58; 10th, a50; llth.0; 12th, OBI;
13th. 822; Mth, 1251; 15th. 53.
Children's drawing. Prize 1st, 123; 2nd,
COO; ad, 122; lth,2.-)fi; Mb, 103; 0th, (UO; 7th,
107; 8th, 28; 0th, 280; 10th. 010
Tlin Holar lllpNc.
A clear and cloudless sky greeted the
people of this place last Tuesday, and tho
eclipse of the sun was plainly visible.
Many smoked glasses worn brought into
requisition and tho spectacle was watched
by many people w ith interest. The eclipse
was not total at this point and was not as
interesting an event as it othenvlso would
have been.
Prof. F. H. Hafford, of Umatilla county,
who was here attending the teachers' in
stitute, called on Us last week.
The attention of our readers is directed
to the advertisement of Munn it Co.. pat
ent solicitors, in another column. 'I heir
name is familiar to patentees throughout
tho country. In connection with tho pub
lication of tho Scientific American for the
past forty years, they have prepared tho
applications for more than one hundred
thousand inventions, aud their facilities
for obtaining patents are being constantly
extended.
We understand from parties over from
La Grande that the article lu last week's
Scout in reference to the county seat has
displeased Mr. Blum of that place, particu
larly in referring to a bankrupt (Inn. Now
we do not wish to do any one au Injustice
uud will say that we never met that gentle
man in our life and had w thought of hliu,
hut gave tho information as it was given to
us, and supposed it was tmo at tho time,
Ho far as tho linn to which Mr Blum b
longs is eoucurmd. if rcj-orlsi ufJ tn, it is
vtfV ix Uom Uanbrdrii.
jji. vJrm t tw t Tjjtuw in wa tnjt wwt
IB. M. LOMBARD, - :
Low .abates, Mo Com miss5on:
DELAYS!
J2F"T'iio.-i who consult their own interests will cull on me before borrowing.
OKKICH IX ".JOrilXAL" BUILDING
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(OITOSITK CHNTKXX1AL HOTEL.)
a ikf
Everything First Class. Terms Very Keasonnhle.
Buss to and Fiom the Depot Making Connection with all Trains
wigTOstg8jSngsiL:"n CLOSE QU1"g
I will sell my mammoth stock of
winter Glik I
fi li I fill) (jJliiS illi JlS;ailE?
Bflprilw if Csi
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E. J. COUPER, '
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LOWEST RATES.
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Mrs. L. IJ. Kinelutrt, Prop.
1 ust opened in tho biiek building adjoining Jnycnx it Foster's store, Mnin
Stjcet. Union, n full and complete usHortinont of
mi'Mi ,1 FANCY IDS,
Which are Now Open For Inspection by tiie Ladies.
PRICES ON fJOODS BUJtPRISIXCLY LOW.
In addition to the nbovo, a, complete, lino of HOOTS uud SHOES will be
kept in stock.
A Share of the Public Patronage Solicited.
L. J. UOOTHE,
Livery, Feel Sale and Train Stable.
(Nextdoor to court house, aud opposite Unlou City Hotel.)
Double and Single Rigs and Saddle Horses.
HORSES BOARDED BY THE DAY, WEEK 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.
Bttothe & Yoder, - - Proprietors.
rum ittzt.tvt yuiut ) mn rcir
HORSEY!!
- LA GRANDE, OGN.
OF-
EVERY -:- STYLE,
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Union, Oregon.
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