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About The Oregon scout. (Union, Union County, Or.) 188?-1918 | View Entire Issue (April 17, 1890)
TKfc AM'i- .1 1 ! i;ii mi:. Thursday, April U, 1SW). Hie Oregon Scout Itat as large a circu lation n.i any two papers in this see tton of the State, combined, and it cor respondingly valuable as an advertising medium. Kor a full description of Union County so tnalde papes. l'or Treasurer. I herebv aininiuire myself as a candidate for tlio office of County Treasurer, nubjci t to tlio action of the Democratic .('onveh tion. lUCHAIil) DOWXIli, Union. Oregon, l'or Itbcontcr. 1 hereby announce myself a? a sanilidntc for tlio otllec of County Recorder, Mibjtct to the decision of tlio 'democratic conven tion. J! P. KhLlOTT, Union, Oregon. For Kecurdi-r. I hereby announce myself as a candidate for the office of County" Recorder, subject to the decision of the'denioeraiic conven tion. J. T. I'OLLKS. Cornucopia. was AT HOME. A Paragraphic Record of Rsccnt Happen ings In and Around the City. Work on the electric light plant is pro gressing. The present term of school closes to morrow. Fresh grass seed and n general assort ment of Harden seeds at Hall Bros. t-IQti! The grade of the Hunt railroad is being built through the vallev in n rapid and substantial manner. Head lhc professional cord of Dr. K. N. North, dentist. The doctor has come to live with us and will make Union his future home. Tito rcMUcnco ot K. . tnibler, on Swamp cicek, Wallowa county, was do stroyed by lire last Thursday. Los about $2,000; partially insured. The great llartholdi statue is sinking into the sea at the rate of one foot por annum but vou need not wait till It is out. of sight before you settle your Covo drug store account. The O. & W. T. railroad company have employed Mr. H. L. Deacon as their agent inthiscity. Ho will sell tickets from Un ion to any point east via the Northern Paci fic as cheap as thcU. 1'. soils them. The delegates to Hie counjv democratic convention from Union precinct arc as fol lows: 1J. F. Wilson, M. S. Warren, J. 15. Thomson, Win. Haley, 1!. Logsdon, .1. M. Carroll, 0. 1'. (Joodall, John Clmo, h. !. Kinehart, .1. W. Kennedy and F. Hull. Mr. I'bil. WiUon and wife will take their departure in a few day- for the Clt. ni iwn Indian school, where 1111. illtak charge of the carpenter (Upar'nient. Wo regret that they are going to leave-us, mid the best wishes of a host of friends will go with them. Attention is called to the new advetisc ment of C. S. Miller's furnintuie store. Mr. Miller has a complete stoel; of every thing in his line and is prepared to sell at bedrock prices. Any one wishing any thing in the furinture line should interview Mr. Miller before purchasing elsew here. Following are the delegates from La Clrande precinct to the democratic county convention : Jas. 11. Slater, Thos. Ousley, P. H. Murray, John Green, John Hay, lid Mulholland, Geo, Uartmess, John McAlis tcr, J. A. McCarthy, H. Kelloy, FrcdSceley, II. Ilcnson, Julius Hoesch and Thomas Fhnn. Gold was discovered in tlio dirt taken from an artesian well in Harney City last week. The well is being put down by O Chandler, of that place and now has at tained tho depth of 175 feet .The last dirt taken from the well panned out seventy- five cents to the pan and as soon as the ox- tent of the valuablo find can be ascertained, steps will be taken toward developing the deposit. The contract between the Union Electric Power it Light Co. and the Oregon Short Line & Utah Northern Itailway Co., in which the latter is to sell and delivor to tho former all the rails necessary to build the motor lino from Union to tho depot, has been signed by both parties. The price to lie paid is ?:i0 per ton for second hand light iron rails, or $-'15 per ton for second hand light steel rails, delivered at Union Tho particular attention of our readers is called to ehe advertisement of Summers & Laync' hardware store and tin simp, which appears in this issue. A first-class estab lishment of this kind has long been needed in Union and wo aro glad to chronicle the tho fact that Messrs. Summers & Laync have tilled tho deilciency. They will carry good goods and sell cheap, All work in tho tin shop departinont will bo promptly attended to. Our old friend Dompsy McDaniel, of the Cove, willed on us Monday. Ho claims to bo something of a pugilist and urged us m strenuously to let him put us in training that we consented. lie w ill eonimenco on us In a few days and thinks with about six week's training, proper grooming and attention to our food, that wo will be able to manipulate our props no scientlllunlly that we may safely challengo ai.y of tho light and middle weight champion of the world. Some newspaper correspondent in Kaglo valley recently put the report in circulation SCOUT. SO.IAL WORLD. r.rsom.i iicniion- Epitonio of the j ' Week's Amusements. J Tijj'- Hltn' of Cornucopia called on us Mr. Win. German, of Stinimeryillc, was in tli city Saturday. Mr. Sam'l Tnif xdale is having a neat ad dition built to his residence. Mr. John Alderman, of Sparta, subscribed for Tim Scout a few days ago. Mr. Samuel Mater called on us Mondav and snh-.crlbcd for The Scoct. Jennie nenry left yesterday to visit ner aunt, Mrs. Miles, of Big creek. Mr?. Annie Arnold, of Haker City, visiting friends in Union lt week. Mr. Frank McGce, of Sanger, called on us Thursday, and subscribed for Tin: .Scoit. Mr. Geo. Lindgrecn writes from Elgin to have the address of his Scout changed from Union to that place. Mr. Dave llnv, of La Grande, while in attendance at the covention called on us andsubsciibed forTim Scoit. Mr. Harry Deacon left last Tuesday for Huntington where he will enter the employ of the U P. railroad company. Mr. Alf. licttis while working at Chas. Robins' saw mill last Thursday, got the ends of two of his fingers nearly cut oil. Attorney 11. F. ISurleigh and family took thoir depnmiro last Friday for Elgin, where they will make their future home. Attorney ,1. H. Critos took his departure for a viit to the Sound hut Tuesday. He will, probably, invest in Fairhavcu prop erty. Mr. W. T. Chapman, of Klein, called on us last Friday. Mr. Chapman is engaged in the real etate business. Attenti m is called to his advcrlisinent which appears this week. .Mr. Tho?, Wright left a few days ago to be in attendance at the republican state convention, which met in Portland yester day. Mr. Wright wants the nomination for state treasurer. Mr. George La Grange and family, of Hartley, Iowa, arrived in this city last week and will locate somewhere in the county. They are now in tho Cove where they have some friends. Mr, W. II. McC'oinas, after a long sojourn in the cast, has returned to Union. lie is not changed in tho least and is tho same old boy ho used to be. He Is prepared to say that Oregon is a pretty good country. Mr. Geo. Sliinn, who has been sojourning in Calfornia for several years past, returned to Union a few days ago to see bis old friends,, and is still in tho city. George has got to be quite a politician and has dabbled. considerably in literature, Miss Ida Johnson w HI take her departure next Sa'U'd.iy. for Marysville, California, where she ha an interest in a niillinerv-torc. She will tiketimeto visit fi lends in Portland and ICugeiie while on the way. She will bo missed by her many friends in Union, Mr. A. T. Merwin and wife, of Lower Powder, returned homo last Monday. Mr. Merwin was a candidate for sheriff before the republican convention and could have been nominated on the Itrst ballot had ho accepted the proposition of the La Grande delegation. He was too honest a man to do that, and so got loft, lie can afford to wait till another time. Ho has been tested and found worthy. THE REPUBLICANS. They Meet In Convention And Nominate a County Ticket. thathoheurd somebody say that tho moll route between Union and Cornucopia ii to be discontiniu d and a daily mjmce put on botwconHakorCIty and Cornucopia. The Hakor City paper take up the report and publish it a a fact and the La Orande Un.itte copio the Ulement from ttirm and rejoices (fretly. Their nj .iin-' too however. rr tui re is no ii ma in .m- A Ic, tile peil'l n I i mi Eupepsy. This is what you ought to have, in fact, you must have It, to fully enjoy life. Thousands aro searching for it daily, and mourning because they lir.dit not. Thous ands upon thousands of dollars are spent niinnolly by our people In the hope that they may attain this boon, And yet it may bo had by all. Wo guarantee that Iilcctric Hitters, if used according to direc tions and the uso persisted in, will br ng you Good Digestion and oust the demon Dyspepsia and install instead Kupepsy. We recommend liloctric Hitters for Dys pepsia and all diseases of the Liver, Stom ach and Kidneys. Sold at 50c. and $1 per bottle by H. II. Hrown, the druggist, County Court Proceedings. An appropriation of !ji2.")0 was made, to bo expended on tlio county road leading from Suintnervillo to Willow creek, on condition that tlio citizens retiding in tho vicinity of tho road to bo improved shall raise, by subscription, a similar amount. Liquor license issued to Judson Cook, of Sparta, for tho period of six months. . Liquor licenso granted Shovlin it IJiloy, of Elgin, for the period of six monflis. County judge instructed to purchase (i road plows and 10 Hcrnpciri to bo us:ed in tlio vaiious road districts. Mrs. Ellizabelh Cook, and family, of La Grande, who aro in destitute circum stances, were granted $20 per month until further order of the court. Tlio time for paying county warrants on taxes was extended until May, and tin sherilf instructed not to in stitute proceedings against any of tho delinquent until such time. Tho one and one-third per centum allowed tho sheriff, by statute, for collecting taxes shall bo mid by tho taxpayers. On account oi error in tho original nstOMiicmt roll, tlio court ordered in tho neighborhood of .fhO.OOu in asscss- monts to hu stricken from tho tax list. S. T. Ulm appointed to superintend county poor farm for thoensuing year at a Hilary of $o00. Liquor licence gran tod to Jhiviu IJev- ridge of North Powder, to sell liquors for ono yoar. The Jicpublican county convention convened in this city last Thursday forenoon nt 11 o'clock. Including proxies seventy delegates were present. L. II. Ilusell,of Hilgard, was elected temporary chairman, and J. K. Crites and J. If. Slovens, clerks. (J. M. Uitchey was appointed chair man of the committee on credentials; Dr. O. Y. Dwinncl, chairman com mittee on order of business, and II. .1. (leer, chairman committee on resolu tions. Tho convention assembled at one o'clock and it was voted that tho tem porary officers bo elected permanent ofliccrs of the convention. The first order of business was tho election of eight delegates to tlio state convention, which resulted in the election of T. J. Chandler, of Elgin; lion. J. W. Norvnl, of Summcrvillo; Col. Geo. Henderson, of Sparta; I. N. Saunders, of North Powder; L. II. Kussell, of Hilgard! Chas. Goonongh. of Island City; J. K, Komig of La Grande; nnd W.J. Townlcy of Sanger. I-or representatives, Jos. A. right of Sparta; II. P. Burleigh, of Union and Chas. Goodnough of Island City weio placed in nomination. The ballot stood Wright, 01, Goodnougl an, Hurleigh 20. For county judge, I. X. Saunders, of Isorth Powder, was nominated by ac emulation. l'or " countv commissioner W. 1) Arnold, of Hilgard and F. A. Dawson of Pine valley, were placed in nomina tton. 'lhc vote stood Arnold .17, Daw son :13. For recorder J. L. Carter of Union received 15 votes and C. 1). McDowell of Sumniervillo 24 votes. For county clerk J. 11. Eaton of the Cove, was nominated by acclamation For sheriff the names of A. N Hamilton of Union, A. T. Merwin of Bed ltock and Jesso Imbier, of Sum merville, were presented. First ballot Hamilton 25, Merwin 18, Imbier 27 Second ballot Hamilton 21). Merwin 11 and Imbier 25. Third ballot Hamilton M, Merwin 11, Imbier 22 For school superintendent II. S Strange was nominated by nccltuim- tion. Treasurer J. A. McWhirtcr of La Grande nominated by acclamation Assessor J. D. Guild, of Elgin nominated by acclamation. Surveyor J. W. Kimbrcll of North Powder, nominated by acclamation. Coroner Dr. Jay Guy Lewis, Sparla, nominated by acclamation. THK TICKKT. The ticket to be voted for in Juno as follows: Representatives Jos. A. Wright and Chas. Goodnough. County Judge I. N. Sanders. County Commissioner W. 1). . nold. Recorder J. L. Carter. Clerk J. II. Eaton. Sheriff A. N. Hamilton. School Supt. II. S. Strange. Treasurer J. A. McWhirtcr. Assesssor J. D. Guild. Surveyor J. W. Kimbrcll. Coroner Dr. Jay Guy Lewis. The County Central Committee as follows: M. 11. Iiceso, chairman, Covo; J. K Romig, La Grande; P. II. Miles, Big Creek; J. A. Wright, Sparta; S. I Gilpin. Cornucopia; M. Stanford. North Powder: J. W. Norvnl Sum mervillo; L. L. Ilolcomb, Eagle; J. B. Wood, Pino Valley; J. II. Cowan, Bed Bock; L. II. Russell, Hilgard; o. O. Swackhamor, Union ; Chas, Goodnough, Island City; W. J. Town- loy, Sanger; L. C. Marlov, Starkcy; Chas. Bamhart, Carson ; Cy. Prcscott. Antelope. mi:i. of is IS Free Reclining Chair Cars Pacific System. la Union soun, ronorl M0y buie Ik' Ii II' in I' '! '!' WBt lUut l l H'" " 11 ! ''Union road i the only one to rnu that can fx irjv. l. d evu !.. i i ih- ami the oft-hanging tin- mail h.-Uc shnpl absurd. pi. Bueklon'B Arnica Salve. This Hit Ku.vl in th world for CuU, limine. , s'o'i . I'.- i- i Kitenm, Fever -.,t. -,, J ' Ii . .. . II I ntaibialna, i r: -. .1 l . :.iu,-l uim, and oI utvi'ly i ui-'H II c, i r hu py required. It l5Kn.ir.li ! i i. pei.n-l tisfi lion. or iii -iity r-t di I Pin -j ci.nn per mix. 1'oi -a. cut llrown -dnitf store. Train No. i, "The Limited Fast Mail" leaving Portland on tho Union Pacific System at 7 A. si. daily, in ad dition to Pullman Palaco and Colonist Sleopera and Dining Cars, is also equipped with elegant freo Reclining Chair Cars, both first-class and Colon ist, which run through from Portland to Chicago without change. Both first-class and Colonist Chair Cars aro furnished with Reclining Chairs of the latest improved pattern; aro luted up with smoking rooms, lavatories for both ladies and gentle men, and are lighted by gas. All classes of passengers arc carried in these cars without additional charge. Passengers desiring tho quickest timo and best possiblo ecrvico from Portland and tho northwest to all east ern points, should purchase their tick ets via tho Union Pacific System1 Their Agents will tako pleasure in furnishing rates, tickets, through bag gago checks, detailed information, etc., upon application. Wallowa Republicans. and Tho Wallowa, republican convention has placed in nomination tho following ticket: Representative A. W. Gowan. Clerk L. J. Rouse. Shcrifl W. J. Funk. Commissioners (J. W. Meek, Geo. J. Bowman. Assessor W. G. Looko. Treasurer O. B. Whitacre. School Supt. F. M. McCully. Buvoyor M. Austin. Coroner Dr. J. K. Reader. Delegates to tho Stato convention F. I). McCully, W. A. Uslie, Tolk. Mays, F. S. Ivanhoo. A Pointer For You. PANYK, At his home In the Cove, April 3, 1KW, James Payne, Aged 51 years. James Payne was born at Ar.talan, Jcffcr ?on county, Wis., Feb. i;t, 1SH. and so was .'ii years old last February. His parents were Mr. and Mrs. Jus. K. Francis Payne. He grew up on the old farm homestead. When 17 years old lie went with a wagon train across the plains to California for bis health. He remained there twojearsand then returned home by way of the Isthmus of Panama. Nov. (!, 1SC0. he was united in marriage to Lavinla Jaycox. Having been benefitted by bis former trip to California, another trip to that state was proposed as a wedding trip, but when Mr. nnd Mrs. Payne reached Kcw York they found western cur rency so greatly depreciated in value that they had to give up their journey and re turn home. Two years after his marriage, however, he made atrip to his brother In Itocky liar, Idaho. He continued to re side nt his old home In Wisconsin until 1874 when bis brother, Kdward Payne, who at at early day had conic to Oregon, and who, with Mr. Uohinson, was among the first settlers in Cove, returning to Wiscou sin on n visit, Mr. and Mrs. Payne accom panted nun nacK to uregon. Thev came by railroad to Toona, Nov., and then their own conveyances to Cove. M r. Pavno left a large circle of acquaintances behind hhn In Wisconsin, who greatly regretted bis departure from among fhein, for such ever was the friendly spirit of the man that wherever ho might be, made hosts of friends. So truo aro tho words of holv writ, "He that showefh himself friendlv shall have friends." Part of the timo Isconsin sir. Payne bad devoted to iner ch-iudisiug, tho remainder to farming soon after reaching Oregon he opened store at Union, then was in partncrshi with Mr. Jaycox in Cove. Since then lias been engaged with his farm and cheese fac tory. It is to him that this last branch of industry is indebted for its establishment in this section. He carried his business habits into his farming operations. Tbl is clearly evident from the condition of bis farm with its tuilable and well-arranged buildings, and appearance of thrift everv where. He was also a man of tireless in dustry and energy, working early and late, always reatty to time nold, never sparing himself when bo saw anything ought to be done. Just in three things we may per haps notice a mistake of his life. He car riea inesc inings wnicn m tiicniseives are praiseworthy to excess, lie overtaxed his strength. Ho kept his nervous system strung to too high a tension. There must Inovitably come a reaction. Nature's laws violated will in tune work their revenge, nut tins mint is one common to so many Americans, impelled by a nervous, restless organism, by a craving for activity, by a desiro for accumulation. All too ninny bow down to this spirit of the age, devote themselves to doing, do wrong to what is best anil truest in man, have no timo for tho seeking after higher things, and often thereby cither soften tlio tissues of tho brain or excite tbein to an abnormal, fevur isb activity, dethrone the mind from its proper control over the will; reduce a man to a condition when be Is no lomzcr his old self no longer responsible for bis actions A characteristic of the man was his hospitality. His doors were ever open to welcome tho coming guest. Ho never thought ho could do too much to make things pleasant; never hesitated to put him self out for tho comfort and entertainment of others. Those who were present at the celebration of his silver wedding will always remember the great pleasure ho took In having his friends about him and enjoying themselves. Ho was naturally quiet, even dillldcnt, but his own enjoyment was evi dent. Ho was also public spirited, took a warm interest in what was of public import, helped by both word and deed to the ex tent of his means. In my work here 1 have had no hotter friend than Mr. Payne. He was eminently a man of peace, if I am not mistaken in my opinion of him, one more willing to suffer a wrong than do one. Those who knew him best as a business man speak of his quiet business perception, that ho could tako In tlio bearings of imv mattcr presented to him and decide prompt ly of its merits. Losses, however, came to nun, seemingly such as count not iio pre vented by ordinary foresight. Ho took them quietly, saying often, in regard to some loss, as for Instance stock: "It Is better that; I should lose than some ono who has lens." Some of his losses, howev er, were heavy In proportion to his means . His efforts to retrieve these, to pay his debts, to provide for those dependent upon him, was doubtless one reason for his rest less activity, for his working beyond his strength. Jf suclin reason, it Is a laudable, and praiseworthy one. Tho effort to pro serve ones business Integrity, notwithstand ing repeated and heavy losses, Is worthy of commendation. And if I am rightly in formed these efforts wero beginning to bo crowned with succees, whon tho burning of his checso factory undid again the work of years, nut oven then ho did not lose his cheerfulness nnd hopefulness, but went on as patiently as before. Rut this state of thiugs told upon him. To physical over work was added mental worry and anxiety, the turning point seems to have been when last fall ho took a car load of cattle and a span of fine horses to Portland. Tlio mar ket for cattle had fallen mid one of the span of horses died, and so ho lost heavily. From that time despondency began to lake possession of him and the cloud deepened and darkened until tho end came. Friends came to his rescue, seeking fo avert it, and Itwus arranged that in another week lie should have gone to Buttle Creek, Michi gan to be trculed, bttl there w:w not enough hopefulness left for tho effort and tho ar rangement was In vain. Wu shall miss him from our midst. Few, if any of our community would be more missed. No more will he pass our doors; no more will wo meet hlrn returning from his trips across the valley. It Is truo of bliu hero as Itwus true of lilm when leaving Wisconsin lie has left hosts of friends who will miss hlrn greatly. 7T T 1 w mm If you want to innko every dollar do full duty, CHtoh on to some of tlio cheap bargains in farm or oily property now oIK-mmI by Wilson it Hnckott, mana gers Union Real Estate Association. U n.' E "RT n i t M MM! flOW tfOODS! M Summers & Laync, IH i I.IK IN - """'"'Sj. . -1 i i I, ,,- ,vi i , , ii', T-i. '' - ' SC L ' At H nTs FO.t THK WliLL KNOWN Doors. With Patent (lauze-wirc -on;- S J n Is in Charge of a First-class Workman, and all Work Warranted. Call and Examine our Goods and Prices. Kl'MMKBSit LAYN1C, I'nion, Oregon I-I7tf H R, piimfiM S. C. jVIXIvU Dealer In Bedding and Lounges, Parlor and Chamber Suis Mirror Plato, Picture. Oil pa intings, Windov shades, HAT RACK'S, WALL POCKUTS, and IlltAC'KKTS of nil DKrft'UI PTIONS, Goods Sold oe lie Installment Plan. ( 'onslantly on bund a lull line nf Sash, Doors and Rfiouldings. Picture Frames Made to All kinds of .lob Work Done to Onh r. Shop and Ware Room tm Main SIiycI, 1 'mon, Oregon. BOO hi DKALKH 1N- r5 All Kinds. Latest Styles. .lust Received, Direct from the ICnst, a, Largo Invoice of LADIF.fci' and MISSES' CALFSKIN S1IOKH, tho Best Ever brought lo this Market. Also a Fino Assortment of GENT'S -:- FURNISHING -:- GOODS. My Prices will suit tlio times. Drop in and see nie. 0. VINCENT, Main Street, Union, Or. NOW ARRIVIN -Tho Finest Lot of- Mens Youths Boys' and Eiiw'Cttk TOR SALE. i "'A ACItKS OF TIM1IKK LAND ntar J Ul7 HiiiniiicrvllU'. Both rtilihneo and biihlncm property in tlio oitlos of Union and I-udrunde, cheaper than thu chcapust. I II I'lll'I'l.V a-uotf. Spring and Summer Hats, Alto Ilio Greatest and llohl Assortment of DRESS : GOODS! In nil tlio Latost Stylus and Qiialititp, AT THE LOWEST PRICES. -A.- IjBTT, - - TTltfXOlSr OB.