THE OREGON SCOUT.
AMOS !v. J0K15S,
KOITOK
Thf Drennx Rrmil has nx Inrnrn cirnti
lation as any two papers in this sec
tion of the State, combined, and is cor
responding!) valuable as an advertising
vicdin m.
Tridiiy, January 11,1 SSJ).
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NOTK. Dills hnve been tnailc nut anil
will be presented to our a IvertNing patron
ami we trust they will lip prepared to pay
promptly. It is several months since we
have presented hills of any hind, anil wp
now need what is due m. Thoc indebted
to us on subscription will confer a favor on
us by coming into our ollice and settling
their account .
AXOTtlUIinltAII.KOAD.
Hunt'. linllrntul to Vns Through Grande
Ilonitc YnHoy.-.Piwllmtn.'iry Sjteji.s.
Kroin si telegram received yesterday
hy County .fudge Uoodnll, we lentil
that u proposition is soon to he made
to the people of Grande Hondo valley,
hy Mr. Hunt the railroad magnate, as
preliminary to extending his road
through this valley. From what we
learn he is now negotiating with the
Pe'iidluton people as to whether
road shall tap that place, or
When that matter is settled he
then know his route and
immediately push the road into
the
not.
will
will
this
valley, entering it near Summerville.
The route he purpose taking is direct
ly through the valley to Union, and
from here up Catherine creek to the
Tark, through Eagle and Pine valleys
to Snake river, thence up the river
into the Boise valley. It is needless
to say that the road would take four
fif His of the trade of the entire country
through which it passes. We are as
sured, hy those wlio ought to know,
that this road will he in operation in
side of eighteen months.
The people of the park, a little
mountain settlement lf miles distant
from this city, are the most progress
ive people in Oregon. Only twelve
families comprise tho entire settle
ment, but being of a jolly disposition
they make more sport, of the better
kind, than fifty 'families, on an aver
age. Every Saturday night, regularly,
they all assemble at the little school
house, country-like, and discuss the
questions of state, politics and religion.
Home of tho old settlers are getting so
they can wield tho rod of eloquence
as well as the woodsman's axe. He
sides the debate, a literary attachment
,is rendered in dialogues, essays, songs,
speeches, declamations and otuer ex
ercises. More such neighborhoods
would lift man to a higher plane, if
carried out as perfectly as this one.
Valunltlu Coul Deposits.
Home time ago Mr. Clinton Ifaynes,
of this city, discovered a very rich vein
of stone coal, some five miles southeast
of town, but being young and inexpe
rienced, did not know the value of his
discovery at the time. Tuesday of this
week, however, Mr. Ilaynes, in com
pany with Mr. Barron, a practical mi
ner, again visited the place, located
and recorded a claim. They brought
dowu. several specimens of the coal,
of which Mr. Jhtrron has our thanks
for a sample. The blacksmiths here
tested the coal and pronounce it of a
good quality. It burns brightly and
makes a good heat. The claim is sit
uated about two miles from the rail
road and is easy of access. The work
of development will be commenced
as soon as the weather will permit.
Council I'mcecilliigs.
The council met in tho new city hall
,for tho iirst time last Saturday even
ing, Mayor Kennedy presiding. The
new ollieers were sworn in. Bills to
tho amount of $i:t2.(() were allowed
and warrants ordered drawn. Liquor
license granted to Sherman & Haley.
Koport of street commissioner Eaton
filed, submitted and taken under ad
visement. Report of the city recorder
was not made on account of not hav
ing a proper data fiom which to make
a complete report. No further bti.-i-ne.-s
appealing the council a Ijourned
until .Saturday, Jan. lihli, lrfSi), at
which time full reports will bo made.
JIOUMI ItllMtll
Oilman, W. T Jan. 7. The resi
dence of Georgo Hodayla was blown
up with dynamite at f o'clock this
morning. Two men, who weie stopp
ing in the house, and who were friends
of Hodayla, were instantly killed. A
little daughter of Hodayla's dii'd in an
hour from an injuries. The person
suspected of tho eiime is an Italian,
who lias been airested. The man ar
rested was taken from tho sherrid' by
a mob of 100 men and hung to a
tree.
Sellout I.ltrar.v Soclitty.
The students of the Union public
school, formed a litorary society a few
days ago, for their own mutual heneiit.
The cocioty will not bo an open one
for tho public. Visitors will bo wel
come hut will not bo MillWed to en
croach upon either the time or room
of the students, to the exclusion of the
lattor. Tho object of tho society is
strictly an educational one. for the pu
pils, niid the oxurcisea will 1, such
that, it is hoped much good will lw ob
tained. AVaiitodt
We want ovtry pewou iiiclwbud to u to
Dull mill fattio by the llrM of tin- year. We
will take nU. w1ih' r hurl v r the
cjiuh.fco earn to tho front without dolnr.
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LOCAL IXrOUMATlON.
I Oallitrcil up lij- The Srout anil Krougtit
to llrniliitinrter.
Choice apples for sale. H. F. Iirnuumi.
IJeinember the dunce to-nipht nt Davis'
hall.
Stock of all kind' are doing well this win
ter. We learn that the skating rink Is a thing
of the pa't.
Then is tnmg indications of a snow
storm a wr go to press.
An irrate street peddler wa in town this
week, lie vah mail.
The I. O. O. F. of thl city, will give a
public installation to-night.
Mr. Shimon Marshall has opened a lodg
ing house adjoining the Bon Ton rctai
rntit. A small quantity of the beautiful, spread
itself overthe lap of mother earth this ivceK.
You- overdue Cove drug store occount is
all ready for your attention. See to it at
once.
Circuit court meets one month from to
day. The business will not be heavy this
term.
The Cornucopia stage leaves and arrives
on time since Mr. J. .y. Hlliott took charge
of the line.
Prayer meeting' have been held in the
evening;, at the Methodist church in this
city, during the week.
The t'nion girls have not made as good
a show ing, matrim miatly as we hoped at
the beginnining of leap yiar.
TheOiegon National Guard is called by
an exchange tliu "IHide Army.'' This Is
di-re-Mieetftil in the extreme.
Mow the county seat, and it entails a
burden of from !f.M).O.iO if) ?7o,030 upon the
tax payers of tins county.
North Union evidently has some one who
oeca-hinly makes noctural visits to other
people's bran bins, lie's spotted.
Thus far the winter has been all that
could be desired in any country, in this lat
itude. Bro. Owen, of La Grande, was over Mon
day, explaining the advantages (?) of his
burg.
Win. Morclock, and Harry ratten, of
Suniinen'illc, were registered at the Cen
tennial, Tuesday.
How much tax do those boys of 12 or 15
years of age pay. who are influenced to
sign tin; La Grande petition?
Mr. .1. W. Miniiiek, was in town this
week. Ask John to sign a petition to re-locate
the county seat, will you, Mr., from
La Grande?
The county court is in session, and is
wrestling with the county business, this
week, full proceedings will be given in
next issue,
The latent joko from La Grande is, that
W. J. Hnodgras.s is bitterly oppo-ed to cut
ting oft any portion of Union county.
This takes the cake.
"Oh, we arc not in favor of dividing the
county, or giving any portion to Baker
county.'' Thus say La Grande agents to
tho northern portion.
Win. I.oontis, a resident of Eagle valley,
was seriously hurt, a few days ago, at Ma
ker City, bv a horse falling on him. Jle
will probably recover in a short time.
(ico. lieidlcmau, sHiool clerk, informs us
that the school tax becomes deliuiuent on
the Kith iiist. This means that you had
better pay by that time and save costs.
Would it be out of the way to compare
the tax payers of La Grande precinct with
the tax-payers of this precinct, leaving out
this li. I!, and there isn't much to tho town
after all.
If the people cf the little burg over the
way could make good one half their prom
ises to tho people, on the county seat ques
tion, It would bankrupt eery mother'- son
of them.
It is not generally known that our coun
ty buildings and real e.-tato revert back to
the original owner, when they cease to be
used tor county purpose, ami not a brick of
them can be moved.
Tl e La Grande people, if they Would de
vote half of their energy in building up
ihuir town, that they have in trying to got
the county scat, they might say Hint the
town was improving.
1 he board of directors for school district
No. ft met last .Saturday and allowed bills
to ihe amount of 111 1.211, Miss Ida John
son a- selected m teaehtr for the li.st in
teimei.iatj department for tho next je.ir.
It rained lorty days mid nights in olden
tunes, .uv w hile the 1. Ills are being rained
into the legislature dining the next forty
days we hope our rcpre-entaiivcs will do
something for the benelit of Union county.
County Court has been in session this
week. This term of c .urt is one of large
business, being the one making settlements
with road supervisors, and making the
ro:td appointments for the year I8M.
Wo understand that John Williamson, is
in or has been in thot-outhcrn portion of the
county with a county seal petition. Ifhcj
does nut succeed better with that than lie
did in solieting votes, ho will not get many I
signer. (
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Shooting cattle, liorsc.i, Chinaman mid
sheep on the range and dogging stock oil
of government laud, seems to be the manner
In which sonio of tho Long Creek braves
spend their leisure hours. Stockmen say
since the Chinese exclusion bill Jbecunio a
law Chinamen are scarce and, therefore,
warn all parties not to kill the Mongolians in
tilth eiuuloy, or they will be protocoled to
the full extent of the law. Iluglc.
In the suit of 1). II. Hole vs. Cha. lleeht,
forflS.OOl, at Cheyenne, a verdict was ren
dered in tli3 district court for the defendant.
The jinnies to the milt a I'd both cattlemen,
lleeht oll Dole a herd of oat tie in 1jW3,
the book hoc mot of which showed 2.100
head. When Dole eaino to count his cuttle
he could find but 1 30) and brought suit for
the difference. The defense claimed that
iiuiili'i'prcciital!'n had been made and
th:i i La b iI. .i'c..tiut method of noil big
cuttle wan universally lu ur at the time of
the tritium lion. Tht c.u hi excited ill
iifc luU're.i atmmi ihv ntUVsneu L'x.
An Arizona exchange, in speaking of the
death of a prominent citizen, says: "After
a long and useful life, this great and good
man was cut off. surrounded by hl weep
ing family, by a carbuncle on hi- neck.
D n a carbuncle, anyway."
Last Thur-day, Caleb Colmer departed
this life at Sanger, Union county, at the age
of oO years. The deceased was taken dowu
witli pneumonia in such a violent form that
before a physician could be called to attend
him he was beyond all earthly help.
We are Informed that Isaac Hagerman ,
who has been working for Taylor Green
feeding sheep this winter, stole an outfit of
clothing and other things worth In all about
?.)0 last S,iturdav night and concluded to
make himself scarce. A warrant was sworn
out, and Deputy MierrifT l.owel sent after
him. Lowell got hi' man, and returned
witli him to Union and conlined his; prUoner
in the county jail.
The rich lacer diggings recently found on
Lower I'owder river, is cau-ing consider
able excitement, and the whole country is
being rapidly staked ell' in to claims. Wo
understand that near Sparta, some rich
diggings have been found. If discoveries
continue to he made, spring will bring an iu
j llux of fortune seekers, equal to the rush of
ir.'-;:. lucre is no doubt tnat some very
rich depo-its are inbeded in this county,
only waiting for the sturdy miner with the
pick and shovel to unearth them.
They Want l Come Into Union County.
j It seems that the citizens of llakcr
j county, who reside in I'owder river
valley, are dissatisfied with the eon
I dition of things there, and are circulat
ing a petition asking the legislature to
change the dividing lines bet ween the
two counties, to as to include them in
Union county. The dividing line se
lected hy them is set forth in the pe
tition, and seems to be a reasonable
' one. e do not blame them for agi
I tating this change, for it would be a
! great benefit to them. We would be
pleased to have them cast their lot with
us, if thoy so desire it, and wo under
stand that t) out of even 10 of them do.
870,000 Clenuiii.
Wo understand that the cleanup of
tho C. T. Hradley Mining Company,
at Sanger, for the month of December
amounted to .$70,000, tho largest
monthly output over obtained from
the mine. This is simply an illustra
tion of what a good mine under able,
management will do. Baker Demo
erat. The Sanger mine is one of the best
in Union county, and wo are pleased
to hear of this hamlsomo clean up.
The mines of this county will make a
stir in the world before this year is at
an end.
A
i.'O Nugget.
To give our readers an idea of the
chnnvctor of gold being taken from the
new placer discoveries on I'owder river
we give the statement of a gentleman
recently arrived in Sparta, that he was
shown by the owner of one of the
claims a nugget, weighing ."() taken
from tho heel of the river. He says
the. gold is of high grade of fineness
and the specimens of coarse gold seem
to be tho general character of the
country. Democrat.
Hoy Drowned at II mil ltigtun.
The little eight-year-old son of Mr.
and Mrs. II. 1). Foster, of Sanger, was
drowned at Huntington last Tuesday
afternoon. The boy was staying with
his grandmother at Huntington. lie
was playing near the brink of the
Malheur ditch when ho slipped and
fell into the water and was drowned
before assistance could reach him.
Mr. Foster and family came to Union
to meet the body which was brought
down yesterday. The leinains were
buried in the Union cemetery.
Tnlm Nollro.
Having sold my blacksmith shop and
tools to C. C. Cofllnberry, and intending to
move from this place in a short timo, It
becomes necessary to collect all outstand
ing accounts ut once. A settlement must
be made and all interested may govern
thcnist Ives accordingly. Tho accounts will
be found at thcolllce of J. 1!. Crites. Coinu
to thu.centcr. I. S. Joii.nson,
LKTTISK LIST.
Remaining uncalled for at the Union post-
olllce, the month ending Dee. .'II,
Aitken Miss Sadie linker It V Ksij
lielestv W II Hale Charley
Jameson Sarden Lilly Mrs George
Leathers Alon.o Martin It C
McGiunis tlennii' Ncwberrv W M
Snell Marshall K Stillinan'l) M
Tarter 1) M Zciliu W S
I'orsonsoalliiigforanvot the above letters
please sav "advertised. '
Gi:o. K. H.U.I.. P. M.. Union. Or,
ISiicIiIcii'h Arnica Salve.
Tiik, lltT StLVK in the world for Cuts,
II ruises, Sores, Ulcers, Salt Rlieuin, Fever
Sores, Tetter, Chapped Hands, Chilblains,
Corns, and all Skin Kruptions, and post
al vely cures Piles, or no pay required. It
Is guaranteed to give porfeet satisfaction,
or money refunded. Price 2."i cents per
box. For sale at Hrown's drug store.
A I'lrnslii); Sinime
Of health and strength renewed and of
ease and comfort follows the use of Syrup
of Figs, as it acts in harmony with nature
to effectually demise Ihe cystcm when cos
the or bilious. For ale III .",0c and $1.00
bottles hy all leadingdruggisU.
; Hny of Frank Uro's Impliment Co.,
' of Island city who carry tho fiucht
stock of standard Iiiipliiiiunts found in
i Eastern Oregon. Their terms und
! prices will suit anyone They always
: have on hand extras ami repairs for
goods thuy sell, which is a mutter of
! nnport'javo tho iwdhuitor. J
nilKS'i 1'AltAIlK.
j The Scout's AVcekty Inspection anil Ite
lort of I'ririid- on Duty,
Mr. Win. Martin of the Coc. wa in town
this week.
Mr. Prapor, of High valley, was in the city
this week.
Mr. A. Frnaicr, of Tclorasct, wa- in the
city Monday.
Mr. Joe Carroll, of North I'owder, was in
town yesterday.
Mr. .lames HendcrshoU, of the Cove, wa
In the city this week.
Mr. .lames Goble. of Medical Spring-, was
In the city, yesterday.
.lodge Tucker, of Keating, was in the city
the fore part of the week
Mr. Jaine- Payne, of the Cove, was iP
the city during the week.
Mr. Gooch. of Nor'h Powder, made us a
very p'.e.vant call this week.
Asocial dance will boghen to-night al
Pavi-' hall. All are invited.
Mr. Proclntel, stock Inspector for Union
county, was over, Tuesday.
Mr. (ulkinson, of North Powder, wa- in
the city a few day till- week.
Mr. A. Vandcvanter. of the Park, was in
town the fore part of the week.
Mr. M. F. Pavls ha- been wrestling with
the mumps, hut ha-come out victor.
W. 11. Huffman, of Telocinet. is in the
northern portion of the county.
Mrs. Frank Mitchell of the Cove, was in
Union the fir part of the week.
"o decidod action has yet been taken to
revive the Union literary society.
K-15eprcscntative K. K Taylor, of In
dian valley, wa- In town, Wednesday.
Mr. and Mrs. Swain, of the Cove, were j
visiting friend- m tins city, Monday.
Mr. Alex, Valdez, returned to Union last
Wcdne-iiay, after several weeks absence
Mr. T. O. Spray, of Island City, sent in
this week and siib-cribrd for Tiik Scot T.
Mr. . lame.- Moore, of Ililgard, called on
us this week and subscribed for Tun Scorr.
Representative I toe was lu Union hist
week, looking after the interests of his con-
i stitucuts.
Mr. II. L. Deacon and wife visited friends
in the Cove, this week. They will return
t o-day.
Mr. A. K. Robinson, of the l.Vve, made,
us a substantial juul pleasant vi-it last
Monday.
Mr. Italian!, the driver of the Union and
! Cornucopia stage, reports very little snow
on the route.
Mr. II. U. llortou.of Kntorprise, Wal
lowa county, subscribed for Tin: Si'oi t,
this week.
.Mr. and Mrs, C. M. Jones' little daughter,
ltciilah, is suffering from an attack of the
scarlet fever,
Mr. Pick Griffin, sub-contractor on the
Union and Cornucopia mail line, was in
town Wedne-day.
j Mrs. II. C. Hmcry, i-lying quite sick at
j tlie residence of her daughter, Mis. Kd.
j Iteinillard, In this city.
i Mr. W. A. Maine writes lo have his
I Scorr changed iroin Ilansell, Iowa to Mon-
j roe, Green county, Wisconsin.
! Mr. Pave Steele sends us a subscription
to Tin: Sroi'T, this week, the paper to bo
sent to II. J. liiuehart, Kctchum, Idaho.
I Mr. M. F. Jones, who was here several
! month- a so with Gilbert llro'.-, music deal
er.-, returned and spent a few days in the
city this week.
Mr. Ilucy Lynch, of Tcloeaset. was in
town. Wednesday. lie was on his way to
I the Cove, where ne will runiaiu this win-
i ter, feeding slock.
Mr..!. L. McKiiinis, of Suminervillc, called
on us yesterday and subscibed for Tin:
Scorr. Mr. McKinnis is ono of tho solid
' ftii-miied nf Him!. sielintl.
Tho exercises of the students' Literary
Society, last I'riday evening, consisted of
select readings, recitations and several
pieces of music and singing.
Mr. Geo. lleniichoH', tho county com
missioner from Ivigle valley, could not at
tend this session of the court, on account
of sickness in his family.
Miss Nellie flrooks, well known in Union
and the Cove, who has been attending the
Mills seminary at Oakland, Is visiting her
uncle, J. II. Smith in Portland.
Mr. F. Hammock, of Suiuiucrviile, called
on us a few days ago and subscribed for an
extra copy of Tin: Scorr to be scat to Lo
renzo Grout, Harney City, Oregon.
Married. At Kntorprise, Wallowa coun
ty, Pee. Hist. 1SS8, by C, II. Whltacre. just
ice of tlie peace, ltobt. He.-kett, of Island
City to Miss Laura Stump, of Wallowa.
Prof, ltupel, of Junction City, -pent a few
days In Union, this week, endeavoring to
gel up a class in penmanship, but deter
mined to return about March. Mr. Kupel
is a very fine penman.
Married, At the residence of Hardin
Perkins, at WiugvUlc, Sunday, .Ian li, IH8!).
Flavins Perkins, son of II. Perkins, to Alda
Hannah, daughter of Mr. .1. 1'. Kliinison,
Kcv. Yoeuni, olllcialing.
.1. W. Nerval, joint senator for Union and
Wallowa counties, and . I. H. Kuloy joint
senator for Umatilla and Union cmintlc,
were in Ihe city a few days ago. making
themselves familiar with tho wants of our
people.
Willio Wells, of Vain. Malheur cotity,
was In town this week. vUItlng his rela
tives, Hon. L. II. Jtiiiehart and family.
Willio Is attending tho military academy
at Portland, ami was out for the holidays.
He presented quite a martial appearance.
Wo regret exceedingly to learn that Uncle
HI Oihorn, whom everybody knows, had
tho misfortune to fall this morning and
break his shoulder blade. Pr. Snow was
Immediately summoned and Uncle Hi's
many friends hope to bear of hi recovery
toon. Ilakor Kx.
Pr. Peering' little girl is sick with the
scarlet lever. This disease koem to be
prevalent just now, ami care should be
usod to kuep tho children from taking It.
j The pooplu of High valley have luid a solvit
.Of It lately, ami hi id I proUuUdlty it was
' firtrtWulau tatsMW y Mm fliUrV.
Money
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OFFICK IX "JOl'HN'AL" IM lLDlNti.
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(OITOSITH CKNTKNXIAL HOTHL.)
Ja S. ELLBOTT, " Proprietor.
Lvcrx tiling First Class. Terms Very Reasonable.
Puiss to ami Fiom the Depot Making Connection with all Trains
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I will sell my mammoth stock 01
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Just opened in the htiek luiildini; ndjoining .layeox A Foster's store, Main
Street. I'nion, u full und complete assortment of
Hills ID Fffi M
Which sire Open lor I iiKpucliou hy (he J;UlioH.
PKIt'KK ON GOODS BURrRISINULY LOW.
lit addition lo the above, u complete line of Ladies' (ienU' ami ChiMrrnB
Shoos ate in stock, and will he sold at cost.
A Share of (lie Puhlic J'atronae Solicited.
U .). UOOTIIK, W. A. YODEK.
LiTery, Feed, Sale aifl Train Stable.
(Next door to court house, ami opposltu I'nioii City Hotel.)
Double and Single lligs and Saddle Horses.
IIOUKICS UOAHDKI) HY THE DAY, WKFK Oil MONTH.
Professional Men Waited on at Any Hour.
-GOOD nitlVHHrf
Oats and Hay for sale. Horses Broken to
i Trot, Drive, Draft or for the saddle,
i Horses for -sale.
I Boothe & Yoder, - - Proprfettfrs.
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Commissiosi.
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