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About The Oregon scout. (Union, Union County, Or.) 188?-1918 | View Entire Issue (July 24, 1890)
THUKSDAY, JULY 24, 1SD0. AT HOME. A Paragraphic Record of Recent Happen ings In and Around the City. if .Stationary of all kinds at Mrs. Alger's postolllcc store, Last Thursday was the most tropical day of the season, so far. The Oregon Press Association will meet in Portland on August 14 mid loth, Wanted, at the Centennial hotel, rh ex perienced waiter girl. Good wages will be paid. The codlin moth is doing a great donl of damage to the apples in the Willamette valley. Mary C. Hutchinson is just having pain ted her neat residence, recently built in Hast Union. A fresh supply of lemons, lemon sugar and safe yeast received at the Covo drug store to-day. Hay, grain, (hopped corn and all kinds of feed at Hall Bros, delivered in any part of the city. 7-17-tl. Thoo wanting a good wagon will do well to call on Hall Bros. They arc handling the celebrated Newton wagon. 7-17 t l. GctzA: Meiger, the architect, have jut finishedbuildliig a largo and commodious dining room for the Union City hotel. Preparations are being made by L. .1. lloothe to erect another large dwelling house. The work will commence in a few days. Mr. Dillon has resigned his position as stage driver between this citv and Oornuco--pia and Chas Crim will handle the ribbons hereafter. There is a scheme on foot at present for the construction of an electric motor line from Kreowater to AValla Walla, the dis tance of ten mile.-. Thos. 15. Johnson, of Covo. has sold his band of sheep to oa-torn buyers, and went to thecamp on the Minam lat Friday, to move to the valley. ltorn, to the wife of Frank Watt, July lit, 1MK), a l.'i-pound son. Frank is driving four horses to a mower now. one team not be ing sulllcicnt to haul him. Hot winds are beginning to prevail in the Palouse country, it is reported, that is a source of inucli discouragement to the en ergetic tanners in that ection. Archbishop dross ot Portland, lectured at the court house in this city last Tuesday evening. He Is a lliient speaker and was listened to witli marked attention. A Jersey cow, valued at onv hundred dol lars, belonging to Nick Fioklin, was run over by the passenger train near the depot a few days ago and instantly killed. Attend the school meeting tomorrow at 1 o'clock at the school house, ltusiness of much importance to the taxpayers will be transacted, Jas. Hell, the house and sign painter, has moved his paint shop from the old stand on Main street, to the building adjoining It. 11. lirown's drug store. L. J. ltoothe is having a commodious dining room built op the east side of the Union City hotel. It adds-much to the ap pearance and convenience of the establish ment. Citizen Train, now a citizen of one of Tacoma'ssubcrbs, proposes to organize a company of 500 American editors and take them around the world in fifty days next fall at $500 per head. Wo aie sorely in need of a tirst-class street sprinkler. This thing of throwing water on the streets with a tin washpan, attached to the end of a four-foot stick, has too much grief in it for us, It has been found that neuralgia, tooth, face, or noryo ache may be cured by having blown into the nostril (on the side upon which the pain exists) a small pinch of salt. It is said to be a certain cure. Work on the two story brick building to bo erected by Win. Wilson on the corner of Main and A. streets has been actively com menced. The building will bo an orna ment to that part of the city. A man in crossing the plain from Milton to Walla Walla the other day, saw a com plete mirage of the Dalles, and could even discern the Umatilla house, and the spires and towers of th'e churches and school houses. President d. W. Hunt, of the O. As W. T., is expected back from Now York m a short time, and will come armed witli ample means to commence) the construc tion of the Portland branch as soon as the surveys are completed. W. W. Union, " Jos. Wright is clearing tho ground ad joining his store on .Main street and will at once coiiiinencu the erection of a brick build ing thereon. The building w ill have a front age of -10 feet ami extend back 100 foet, and will ho well finished in every respect. A section foreman hv the name of I'. Merrill was arre-teil in La Grande a few days ago on a charge of having forged mi order on one of the stores for some clothing. Justice Knowlos held him in bonds of $1C00 to await theactiou of the grand jury and he is now in the county jail. In June, 1SS0, tho vole of Oregon was 37.7"iO. Tho coiisiis of that year showed a population of 17-1. "l7. The ratio was ono voter to I.trt inhabitant. Tho vote oast this year was 71 .MO, anil on tint sumo ratio would give the ktate t imputation of SHI, oco. It Is as ludicrous at, it is absurd to hoar tho La Gruud pre claiming that that town in a largo as The Dalles, Hakor City or Pendleton, yet the Gazette I claims thl very thing. Everyone who has vUitod these town ure urpri-ed at such stutoniouts. Baker City Dome rat. It will be remembered thai a g nth-man was in Union several i " s a-vin- - indueCi.n :!. which i.i I '. 1 1 " a woolen mill lure. He mt wi mut suctee in " f 'k..:i Full-. Cjj i'alUts then aubatrU , ; . n mi i..e -t ik in tint day, ail ! ii. oi, !. i i.ii Iij c.iuiiici.i i-l The lit 11 w ill nipl" ""' hundred hand A smail s n o. J. H. Cox pi'ked up a I pii-ce c'f mineral on the gr.icl bar below j Pendleton u few days ago and took it home. A chunk of it was melted and found to be almost pure lead. The loy oould not remember where he found it, hut search will bo made in the hope that a ledge will be disco vered. ltny n Whltcley tnowor, tho best on the market. Parties visiting the fair last fall will remember the remarkable merits it showed by being put to tho sevcro test of cutting lKmp-itoles1 nil during the fair, thus showing its superiority overall other mow ers for strength, durability and light run ning. Hall Itros,, of Union, arc sole agents for Union county. 7-17-t I. Three prisoners confined In the Grant ootinty iail, made their escape last week, by unlocking the door with a key made from a ca.e knife Two of them were un der arrest for "holding ono end of a halter strati" of some neighbor's horse, and Doc. Young was visiting there with a charge of using some criminal language in regard to Fox valley citizens, hanging over his rev erend head. He threatened to kill them. A young man by the name of Frank Smith robbed some workmen on Ed Mul hollan's ranch last Sunday night. He was arrested and had a hearing before Justice Knowlcs of I .n Grande who held him to await the action of the grand jury with bonds lixed at f'JDOO. Ho was brought over by eouMablo Martin and lodged In the county jail, yesterday. Smith is said to be a pretty hard case. Joseph lleeker has commenced action aguinat the officials of Hakcr City and the owner of property in front of which a dilapidated side walk caused him to fall and break a leg, to recover damages to the amount of $ 15,8:10. It is verv probable that the defendents will have to pay dearly for tho noil performance of their duty. Tho city council of Union will have a similar experience unless the broken sidewalks throughout the town art- repaired at once. A reunion of the Binchart family took place at the residence of Mr .lames ltine hart in Suninicrville last Wednesday. Grandma I'inehart who is SU years of ago was quito sick and not expected to live and her children eight sons and two daugu ters who live in various parts of Oregon came to seoher. It was a pleasant reunion and gave the mother great pleasure. A comparison of notes among the members of the family disclosed the fact that she has 201 giaiid and great grand children and two great great grand children. Though grandma Itmehart is somewhat better at this writing, she cannot bear up under the weight of years much longer and will soon belaid to rest beside her husband who died a few vears ago. Railroad Matters Hunt's railroad graders are coming back over the lino between this city and Elgin, putting the finishing touches on the grade as they come. They are now camped just this side of the ditch on the Handridgc, and will probably finish the work there to-day . The grade will then bo finished, with the exception of the part at this end through tho Hutchinson place and to where the de pot is to be located in this city. Tlioy very much desire to come on up and finish the work, but whether they do so or not will deiieud upon whether terms for right-of-way can be made with the Hutchinson Itros. No doubt an amicable .settlement will be arrived at and the work of linishing tho grade and locating the depot grounds will go on without delay. The Hutchinson Itros. now have an opportunity to show their liberality and accomodate their neigh bors, and wo doubt not they will do every thing that is fair. The definite location of Hunt's depot grounds in this city will set tle nniny questions in the minds of those who desire to build business houses, and will greatly stimulate the progress of the city. The First Trial. Hummel it dray put their new rock cut ting machine in oporatioh hist Thursday evening, at Jerry Thomson's planing mill. The rock was brought to town by Jolin ltailoy t Son, from a quarry four miles northeast of Siiinnicrvillo. It is of a soap stone formation, hut not quite soft enough to be sawed successfully. Tho saw used was a common 0-foot cross-cut, and in the limited amount of work done was not injured ery badly. It is safe to say that with propor machinery this stone can be worked into building material as cheap as any in this country. The gentlemen will givo it a thorough trial, and lind out if thore is any "balm in dilead.'' Tho quar ry is claimed to be nearly inexhaustible, and if It can be converted into building ma terial by uny reasonable means, tho busi noils will soon bucome ono ot much impor tance in this valley, as the amount of build ing to be done within the next year in Grande Poudo is going to bo immense, from the present outlook. "Lltjht, More Light." Tho eight Edison street lamps ordered mjiiiu tin e ago by the electric light compa ny, have arrived and are now swung, ready for service. They are LW-oandlo powvr each and arc of the latest improved patent. With the swinging of those lamps on oiirstrui-U, dawns a period of light nev er before known to our city, and In tho knowledge of this fact wo survey the past eight months of improvement In and around Union with much pride ami with admiration for the zeal and courago ex hibited by our citizen. Wo feel confident that Iho energy ami industry of our busi ness men is juit beginning to bo rewarded by the thrift their efforts have brought forth. There in corning a time when tho people of this valley can look back from tho era of prosperity Just dawning, to the time when they 'bought the county nearly dead, ji.d say in all candor, "IJehold what groJlt tlini-'- m i I'omi' from -mall beginning.1' Cjuper Shop. S. It Ayh-s proprietor, manufacturer of I .i 1 1 f r i r rt-l - mid keif--. A goo l -upply al- .i v i n ii;..i l. hip at I'iiioii ileot, Un i n ciTijn', Or-on ."-;;2-tf. TAVER & nANUFACTURERSOF RANDOLPH HEADERS, (N: mproved Randolph With CO j i CD o -4 cn CO W c3 to ! I CD j CO CD in hi o W H O s CO O i i iJ o DON'T BE A CLAM, OUR SOCIAL WORLD. Brief Personal Mention Epitome of the Week's Amusements. Mrs. Warren returned from Wingville, Sunday. Mr. 15, Ashby, of l'ylo canyon, was in the city Friday, Mrs. If. L, Deacon visited friends in the Cove this week. Misses I.ora and Leah Warren arc visit ing in Wingville. Mr. Iloo Kodi'crs was over from La Grando Tuesday. Attorney Shelton visited linker City the fore part of the week. Mr. lTlysscs Ilayncs flourishes tho razor for Jim .lohnson this week. Mr. Crooks llarnes. of I Jig creek, made us a pleasant visit Monday. Mr. Aaron Conner, of the CoVe, made lis a substantial visit last Thursday. Several of the leading citizens of La Grande paid Union a visit last week. Mr. J. K. Smith, one of the Covo'n most enterprising farmers, called on us this week, Mrs. .J. P. Smith writes to have the ad dress of her Scout changed to Killgorc, Idaho, Mr. K, P. McDainel, of the Cove, made us a pleasant and tmnstantlal visit last Monday. Mr. Thos. .1. Lloyd is down from Ilakrr City, on a visit to Ids many friends and relatives. Mr. Geo. Mitchell, ono oi our enterpris ing liverymen, paid Ilakcr City a short visit this week. Mrs. J. 15. Katon, of Cove, in company with several other ladies, visited this city last Thursday. Mr. J, M. Johnson and Kd. Martin, of this city, are rusticating in Wallowa county for a short time. Mrs Slater, of Kansas, mother of Mrs. Charles Conarty, of High valley, arrived in 1'nloii Friday morning. Mr. Chambers and family camo down from Ilakcr City yesterday und wi.' make Union their future home. Mr. Small, editor of the Maker City Dem ocrat, accompanied by his wife, visited friends in Union this week. The Ladies, Foreign Missionary Society will meet at the Presbyterian church on Friday, July ', at li:.'J0 p. m. Messrs. (ioodbrod, liloch and I.ichtcntha ler returned from their visit to tho south em end of the county lust Friday, Mr. Jack Oliver, of Sutnmerville, arrived In tho city a few days ago and will bo em ployed in tho county clerk's olllco us depu ty. Jlr. fa'atn Decrlng, of tho Republican "un timoiiical" department, has been (lightly under the hot weather, for several days puU. Mr. W. T. Carroll write from Hurrisbiirg to have theaddraMof hit ocorr ahanged to l'nuibia, Ban Louis Obispo county, Oat. lie hqj-h they are all well and enjoying them sclvc immensely. WAL SELL UN A. I r i tj"mr7 A rVt- V. . Steel Frame Header, -:- Empire Binders and Mowers, More and Greater Improvements lor ISOO Than Any BUT BUY WHERE Mr. George Shiiin. of Maker City will con tribute an interesting article for tho next issuo of Tin-: ScofT. Mrs. Laura Dillinger, of La Grande, came over Thursday on a visit to her grand par ents, Mr. and Mrs. L. .1. ltoothe, of this city. Mr. .las. Bloom, of the Cove, paid Union a visit a few days ago. Jim is fat as ever, but this hot weather is bringing out the grease Mr. Taylor Green, Jr., came down from Malheur last week with a small bawl of choice mares, lie will remain until after harvest, perhaps. Mr. K. A. Tackor of Iltker, is growing up in good shape with the :ity, and prosncr Ing. We are indebted to him for favors on our recent visittherc. Mr. Oliver Mclvcofer, one of Teloeasct's solid men, paid us a visit the first of the week. lie says haying has begun in full blastiu that vicinity. Mr. S. L. Hunter, the contractor, returned from Portland a few days ago, where ho had been to procure the iron front for Win. Wilson's brick building. Messrs, Nels Schoonover, Jos. Wright, Marion Carroll and John Wright went to the mountains a few days ago on a llshing and hunting expedition. Mr. G. W. Dolau and Mr. J. 0. Harrison, of North Powder, were in the city Monday on their way to the land otlice to make final proof on their land claims. j .ah eastern paper, in giving mo iiciaus oi I a rcceptJon, says; "Mm. Clialker, tlio wife I of our enterprising milk merchant, was becomingly attired. in watered silk." Mr. Green Dotsou will move with his i family to North Powder this weei;, where Mr. Dotson is to take charge of the logging out lit at Hutchinson liro's new saw mill. Dr. G. XV. Iliggers, of ilakcr City, cunio down Tuesday to look after a patient or two that are under his ruru. While hero ho called on us and subscribed for Tut: Scout. Mr. C. H. Prescott, of Tolocahct, and Guy Pecker, of this city, expect to start on u prospecting tour to tho Cascades, some time this month. There is undoubtedly some mineral in that region. Mr. Itoht. Lloyd and wife have gone to Telocasct for u few week's recreation among tho mountains. Mr. Lloyd's health hus been very poor for some time past und ho thinks tho country and cooler air of the foothills will benefit him. A sister und brother-in-law of James Tur ner, of Uig creek, arrived in this city a few days ago from Kansas and immediately took their departure for Mr. Turner's home. The meeting of brother and sister will no doubt be a joyful one, at they have not seen each oilier for twonly-sevon years. A grand ball will bo Riven at Sparta to morrow evening. Dancing will take place under the vine covered arbor oroetcd for (lie celebration on the Fourth, Tho Kngle valley siring band will ftirnUh music for tho occasion, and xuppor will ha nerved in tlionehool house. We acknowledge invi lotion to attend. THE- 1 . YOU CAN BUY the BEST and CHEAPEST. INTERESTING RAILWAY RUMOR. Mr. Hunt, It Is Said, Has Fallon Out With tho Northorn Pacific, and War to tho Knife Has Been Declared. An interesting railway rumor is in clrcu lotion in Pendleton, which is said to have considerable foundation in fact. It is to the eU'ect that G. W. Hunt has had a falling out with his powerful patron, the Northern Pacilic. It is said that tho N. P. Inten tionally delayed a largo amount of materi al, rails, spikes, etc., being shipped over its line to be used on the (). it W. T. exten sion from Ccntralitt to Gray's Harbor; that Mr. Hunt remonstrated in vain, and has made arrangements with the Great North crn, whose terminus will bo at Falrhavcn, to transfer his business to them. Ho will have to secure connection with the latter road, which ho can easily do with its assist ance. As a means of retaliation, It Is said, tho Northern Pacilic will parallel Hunt's lines in this section and do everything in Its power to crush him down. Hunt will not bo so easily crushed, ami has a habit of bobbing up serenely which Is extremely embarrassing to his opponents. 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Ditto hraiidtand Miss llcttio Stevenson, J. M, Jones olllciating. KOGKltS-SPAIN.- -At tho Union City ho tel, Tuchday, July L!, 1890, J. F. Bogcra ..I,., i.imi uiuui, ivuy. Duuiuu oiuciuung, tiii:i. BLIZH.At his homo on Bockcreok. Un- Kur tumiiy, i iiursuav, juiy 17, loUO, Win. J.Blizo, aged 35 years. Deceased hud hern nfllfntml will. ,ll..., ..v..u ,,.,, iimuasu for some time und his death wus not unox pected. Ho was an upright and honest man beloved by ull who knew him His re ligion was to do good und muko all uround llilll US hUPpy US llOSslbhi. anil. fXilianfmia nf having lived a blameless life ho fell pain lessly to sleep to awaken no more In this world. M'ho remains wero Intnm-d in thn Bock creek cometerv and worn fn!!mv,.,l in their hist resting placo by a largo concourso of sorrowing friends. Howie an aged mother atlll several hrnthnr nn1 tluli.ru l,i loaves a wife and three email children to mourn his loss.