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About The Oregon scout. (Union, Union County, Or.) 188?-1918 | View Entire Issue (March 6, 1890)
THE OREGON SCOUT.! AMOS K. JONES KDITOIl. City and County Official Paper. Thursday, Marcli (J, 1890. ItUILIUXG ANI) LOAN ASSOCIATIONS. The idea of building and loan asso - ciations is a new one and originated in j the phcmomcnal growth and large J nroiits of life and (ire insurance com-' panics, and has been moro eagerly grasped in tho wild and wooly west whore rapid settlement nnd booming towns create a greater demand for means with which to keep pace with tho times, than clcswhere in slower going countries. It is an idea, too, that just suits the speculative turn of mind of the average weslorncr and ho readily bites at tho bates thrown out to him by the oily tongucd agents of these concerns. Tho citizens of Union have invested pretty heavily in two of these institutions, namely, tho American lluilding and Loan Association, of Minneapolis, and tho Washington National lluilding, Loan and Invest ment Association, of Seattle. The press dispatches recently stated that the iirst named had been found to bo an unreliable swindling .concern, and was about to bo suppressed by tho government oflicials. This caused a wide spread panic among tho sub scribers, who at once abandoned pay ments in the same. However, a friend of the association now publishes a statement in the Inter Ocean that the report recently printed in tho press dispatches is misleading, lie says the Examiner stated "in his opinion it is expedient to wind up tho affairs of the association," giving as a reason that tho amount of money used for expen ccs exceed tho net earnings by about kix par cent, but said in a subsequent report: "Wo do not learn that tho association has not met its obligations, or that it has refused to meet any claims which wero just and by their conditions duo and payable." Tho author of this information further slates that "Tho officers of tho asso ciation are in possession of evidence that goes to prove that a conspiracy has been formed to wreck tho associa tion, get possession of tho assets, buy up tho members' claims, and clear a cool million. This wrcckini: busi ness is not aimed at tho American alone, but all building and loan asso ciations that aro cutting into tho would be wreckers' businecB. There may be some truth in this and it is possiblo the subscribers will not lose so heavily as thoy thought thoy would. Tho weak condition of this association has shaken the faith of many in tho Seattle concern, and they are withholding payments until something more reliablo can bo learn ed about it than the representations of tho agents who organized the branch in IhiH city a few days ago, whoso ac tions and words to say tho least, were not calculated to inspire confidence. An application or two for loans have been forwarded and if theso aro met in a prompt and business like manner, tho confldonco of our people will bo in a measuro restored, It is not our wish to disparage foreign institutions of this kind. They are, if responsible and conducted on tho correct princi ple, no doubt a great benefit to tho citizens of any town, but at tho muiio time, they should not bo jumped at too eagerly. Their reliability should bo fully established before encourage ment is given them. Tho citizens of ovory town should form an association of their own and invest their small change where thoy know it will bo safe, and where thoy ro sure of gotting a good interest on their monoy. All local arrangements of this kind aro prospering, and can not help prospering if rightly man aged. Union should liavo such an organization and can liavo if tho prop er steps aro taken. If you have a dollar or two to invest do not bo run ning after strange gods, but invest your money in your own community and thus help to inako everybody pros perous and happy. Wnv should such a blot on tho face of tho earth as the Russian government go unnoticed and such a bloodthirsty flond us tho Czar bo pormitted to live? Thcro aro questions that all civilized and humane nations should answer, ltecent advices from that country relate atrocities almost to cruel for belief which mo sanctioned by tho Czar and tho Catholic church. Tho people of the United (States should cast tho stars and stripes of our own dear country over tho exiles of Siberia and give them liberty. It would bo a glorious thing to die in a cause liko that, and America could furnish nil tho volunteers that would be necessary. A STATU TICKET .SUGOKSTKU. The East Orcgonian which is looked upon as the loading democratic organ of the elato publishes the following ticket for the critcisim of members of the parly. I For Congressman, It. M. Vcatch of i Lane ; for Governor, Kylvo.-ter l'cnnoyer of Multnomah ; for State Treasurer, (t, W. Webb of Marion ; for Secretary of ! Stat. C. J. Trenchard of Clatsop; for School Superintendent, .1. It. X. Hell i of Douglas; for State Printer, A. k. Jones of Union. The ticket, with tho exception of tho tail of it, is a good one so far as we can judge, particularly the conquering uld chief, Sylvester l'cnnoyer for governor. Ho is the people's favorite and can be elected easily, but tho others will have a hard light. We never did any harm to Wager and don't know why ho should heck to injure us. We suggest the name of our old friend J. M. Sheppard of Vale, for state printer, lie is anxious to be sacraliced and will make a lough old light while tho work is going on. .many m I'l ix nmwngwi VICIOUS ASSKSSMKNTS. No moro conclusive proof of our miserable mode of assessment could bo adduced than tho one fact brought out at tho assessor's convention, namely, that mortgages are assessed at one half their value in Multnomah, Columbia, and Wasco counties; at two thirds their value in linker Clackamas and Morrow; at three-fourths their value in Union and Washington, and at their full value in Grant, Umatilla, Yamhill, Sherman and Linn. The great injustice dono by this vicious mode of executing our assessment laws may be shown by a familliar example: Suppose a man in Columbia county loans if 2i ,000 taking a real estate mortgago as security. If the tax levy lie 20 mills and his mortgago is assessed at one-half its value tho amount of his taxes would bo .$200. A man in Yamhill loans $25,000 on real estate and takes a mortgage. If the tax levy bo 20 mills and his mortgage is a sessed at its face value his tax would be $500. Hero A with a capital of 20.000 pays $2f)0 more than II who has tlio same capital and tho tax rate is the same against each. Tho whole trouble and injustice arises from tho fact that many assessors do not do their sworn duty. Tho law provides that mortgages shall bo assessed to tho full amount of the debt unless in tho judgment of the assessor tho land or real property by which such debt is secured is not worth as many dollars as still appeals unpaid of such debt. If all property wero assessed in accordance with law there would bo no trouble about the matter. At the icquest of Senator .1. II. Mitchell, the Secretary of tho Depart ment of Agriculture at Washington has sent us a lot of vegetable seeds and requests us "in tho interests of agricul ture" to make a report not later than Nov. 15, or Dec. I, which shall include tho name of tho variety, its quality, and adaptation to our locality. As wo don't know as much about farming as Horace Greoly did, we aro compelled to ask our farmer friends to help us "lit. Any of them who will take tho seeds, and make tho required report to us, can have them by calling at the editorial oifteo. Tho package is comprised of about fifteen or twenty choice varieties. Tin: l'endleton Hoard of Trade is in receipt of a communication from James V. Haskell, of Albany, Oregon, asking what inducement will beolferod by that locality in starting a woolen mill, in tho way of subseiiptions and taking stock. Tho proposed mill would employ about 150 hands. Tho board there aro taking considerable intrcst in tho matter. As Union lias hotter advantages than any other placo in Eastern Oregon for such an enterprise, would it not bo well for our people to place themselves in communi cation with Mr. Haskell? If it is dono it should be done without tlelnv. TELOCASET TATTLINQS. .March f, KSD0 Miss Ellu S'uharst, of La Grande, is visiting with Mrs. ,), W. Leo this week. Irviu Farsiet is doing a laud office business on Snake river, this winter, in the fur lino. Hay is becoming a scarce article in this part, all there is loft is what tho moss-backs are holding in a few stray bed ticks. Miss Xollio Welch, our fomer sohool teacher, is visiting her host of friends in Telocasct and neighborhood. Frank Lenvitt is tho horn huutar of the west. He killed four rabbit Sun day, with live Micks of tlovewood. who can beat tho ruoord? Tho dance given at old Summit hotel Friday night was a complete success, the largest and most genteel ; crowd being present, that has assetn j bled in Telocasct for some time. ( Ix)ii Davis passed through Monday I morning on his way to North Powder. I He found it a tough racket clodding : in ionic parts of Pylo canyon. The toads are not in the best condition j possible. Tho two prodigals who had such an interesting experience in La Grande societv circles, some weeks ago, have returned to their respective homes, and are chopping stovewood for ma, feeding stock for pa, happy as if not a rtillie had swept their even How of life. One thing worthy of note in this place is, that with the exception of one or two men the two section crews whose headquarters are here are ranch men and boys. This affords quite a source of pocket money for the boys, and experienced bosses find the followers of tho plow efficient "Jerries." As yet, no teacher has been em ployed tor our coming school term. This is a pleasant district in which to teach, the wages aro average, and ta king it all in all, it would be a fine layout for some young man or lady who desires a summer's employment. What do vou thinks of tho greeting made you in lat week's E. O. Repub lican? Have you over lead history much? It won't take long to hunt up the matter, so just glance back a few years and Jind out these things for yourself. Miss S3 villa Shoemaker, of Cove is visiting her sister, Mrs. II. Lynch of Antelope. Mrs. Maggie Cromwell lias been under the weather for a few weeks past, but is improving at present writ ing. Van I'lumnur, of Powder valley was down on a protracted stay last week. The girls are all very fond of Van. Wo regret the fact that the young dancers who started from Union Fn dav night to be m attendencc at our ball failed to connect. The careless driving with one hand that some boys will persist in often ends as disastrous- iy- ll I1 I llli III I I I lllll III I I II 11 I I Mil III I II I I llllll'IIMIIMl KxctMitrix't Notlfo of Appointment. To YVlInM IT MvY Coxi Kits . Notice Is herein' given that tho under signed ha' been duly appointed executrix ot the last will ami" testament of IVter V. ChriMiian, late of Union comity, Oregon, deceased. '' t lie Hon. County court of said county, and has qualified for .said trust as required liy law. All persons having claims against tin" estate of the said'l'eter K. Chris man, deceased, are hereby requested to pre sent them with proper vouchers to the un dersigned at her residence at Cove, in said county, tvithin six months from the date of this notice. All persons owing said estate are requested to settle the same. Cove, Oregon. r-Ylirnu.iv at, 1S0O. XANCY Kl.l.KX 11LOO.M. Kxceutrix of the will of Peter V. Chris man, deceased. i.'-27-w.r). lMTIiAY NOTICi:. Taken up hv the undersigned, living about 7 miles southeast of Klgin, Indian valley pieeinct. Union county, Oregon, one iron-gray mare, l1 vcan old last spring, branded" O on left shoulder, good size. One snrrel horse, lyeaisold, three white feet, white face, one light gray, one-year-old horse colt, small white strip in fuce, no brand visible. One bay, one-year-old hoive colt, white spot in forehead, one white hind fo.., no brands visible. One bay, one-year-old horse, colt, white spot in forehead, one white bind foot, no brands visible. Tim above described animals wero ap praised bv. I. It. Johnson .1. I'., as follows: The first iit ?i(U; the second at $LY; the third at $10 and the fouith at ir. JOSKIMI HUFFMAN. IM'T. Flgin, Oregon. O.&W.T.Ri 1 "The Hunt Line." In Coanuetion with the NORTIIliRN PACIFIC KAILR'D Forms the Quickest and Itest Route Hetweeu Kastern Oregon and Washington and l'le-jet Sound points, n well as the Popular and Direct Line to all POINTS EAST and SOUTHEAST PULLMAN SLEEPING CARS, SU,PKRR DINING CARS, and FRHH SECOND CLASS SLHKPEHS Through to Chiengii m Oil l.lne. l'assicngor Trains of this Company are run ning regularly between DAYTON, WAITSHURC, WALLA WALLA, WASH., and PEN DLETON, OR., Making: close oonneettoii at Hunt's June tlou with Northern I'aeille trains for Taco- , ma, Seattle, Victoria, U. C, Kllensburg, North YuklniH, l'aco, Suramin. Cheney, baveuporl, Spok uit Fulls, Itutte, llckua. . 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I will give imstructio i in my system of treatment, and guarantee satisfaction in every instance, or no charges will bo made. 1 am permanently located at Union, Oregon, Will promptly attend to all calls, by mail or otherwise. 8-15-tf. i:.yi:;htok's xotick. To Whom it M y Coxchun : Xotice is hereby given that the under signed was, on the .'ird dayj of February, A. 1). 1SIK), by the county court of Union county, state of Oregon, appointed executor of the estate ami last will and testament of I). It, Hilts, deceased, and that all persons having claims against said estate are noti fied to present the same to me, properly verified, at my otllco in the city of Union, Union county, state of Oregon. JOHN K. CRITKS, Kxeeutor. Dated at Union, Union eountv, Oregon, thisfith day of February, 1SIK) THE WORLD'S BEST Kid Button $2.50 Shoe Una n3 equal for Stylo. KU and Wear. Pojltirelj tbo bust sboo In America lor Uie moirar. Do ant bi deciMTiil. t?.) stamp on bottom of eacli &boo. Take no other Kvt-ry ualr warranted. tftTltsh and equal to liny So na In tno market. For sale bj Jos. Wright, Union, Or. rkf 1 it 4 1 1 1 H j t I M I V I J SEND FOR OUR CATALOQUE.no PRICES ATLAS ENGINE WORKS. INDIANAPOLIS, IND. J The Union, B a a a t , Kccognlzcd Leading Hotel of FINK LAROE SAMI'LU KOOMS 1'or the Aroomodnt Ion of Commercial Travelers, CHAKGES KEASONABLE. MONEY TO LOAN On Improved Farms, at Reasonable Rates. J N(7 DE L A Y S I When Title is Good and Security -DEALER IX- BOOT .A.ILSJ Latest Styles. Just Received, Direct from the East, a Large Invoice of LADIES' nnd MISSES' CALFSKIX SHOES, the Rest Evcr brought to this Market. Also a Fine Assortment of GENT'S -:- FURNISHING -:- GOODS, m My Prices will suit the times. Drop in and see me C. VINCENT, Main Street, Union, Or. iwi u i ill y ini in i - EE9 - We Guarantee the Lowest Eatcs. No Commissions. No Delays, where Title and Security is Satisfactory. CORRESPONDENCE -:- SOLICITED. Wilson & Racket!, Union, Or. WORTH OF GOODS To Cash. MARflWOTH BARGA8M STORE, FURNITUR Wilson & Miller, Mannf Sash, Doors and -Mannfaetnrers ot ling, Keeps Constantly on Mou Bedding, Desks, Office Furniture, etc. All kinds of Furniture Mado, and Upholstering done to order. WILSON AMI LLEU, Mm LIVERY d HELL (OPPOSITE CENTENNIAL HOTEL.) J. S. ELLIOTT- Everything Kirt Claw. Buss to and Fiom the Depot Making Connection with all Trains Hotel, Oregon. y a v w w . , by all as the Eastern Oregon! Satisfactory. Call on or address Union, or Baker City, Oregon. All Kinds. Buyers at and Dealers in- rlor ani Befl- IJUUJ hand a Largo Supply of- Main St.. Union. Or - Proorietor. , - Twin Very l!eflonlile. "ZD Pa room Sets IV V .A A in o
