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About The Oregon scout. (Union, Union County, Or.) 188?-1918 | View Entire Issue (Sept. 11, 1890)
7 t THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 11.1SD0. AT HOME. A Paracraphlc Record of Recent Happen ings In and Around the City. Attend the Farmers' Institute. A minstrel troupe exhibited here last night. Circuit court convenes one week next Monday. The truck on the Klidii branch has from been laid as far as Island City. A complete assortment of school books just received at Jones Uros. There are large bands of the Umatilla Indians hunting in the Granite creek moun tains. A daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Rutledgc, of the I'ark, died last Sunday from un nffec tlon of the throat. Baker county has let the contract for keeninctho county noor, for one year, to Dr. Koehler. His bid was $1,183. This little notice is written and printed especially for your personal attention, Pay yeur account at the Cove dniR (-tore. Prof. W. S. Hell is to pive two lectures in Baker City, Oct. 4th and 5th, on "Liberty" and" What has the Hible done for woman?" C. Vincent received nn Immense lot of boots nnd shoes this week. Ladies in need of slippers should call on him, as he has some that are veritable ' dasies." Mr. Holcomb, of the Union Pacific rail road, this week offered Fred Nodinc fifty dollars nn acre for five thousand acres of land in this valley, lie wanted it for a German colony. The mineral cabinet of T. Wright will be placed on exhibition at the Industrial Exposition at Portland, the president of the Oregon Hoard of Immigration having made n special request for it. Last Thursday Mr. Fred Noilinc sold two twin steers to A. II. Johnson, of Port land, for one hundred dollars each. They re beauties and will be placed on exhibi tion at the Industrial Exposition. We were shown some lino work in grain ing and decorating, a few days ago, done by James Hell, in the new house recently erected by P.M. Coffin. Jim is is a good workman and never fails to give satisfac ion. The San Francisco Examiner has offered a prize of a $1,500 badge for the most popu lar member of the Native Sons of the Gol- 'den West, of California, of whom there aro about 10,000. Several hundred are being voted for. Kov. Hoothe is setting a good example Ho has commenced the erection of another dwelling house on the block formerly owned by George Thompson. We under stand that when completed it will be occu pied by Ilev. Driver. Redneed rates on ccrlilic.ite plan havo been made for meeting of the annual con tention of the Young Mens' Christian As sociation to be held iii Portland from Sept. 22nd to Oct. 2nd, inclusive. Noel II. Jacks, , secretary, will sign certificates, On account of the races to bo held at Portland, Sept 9th to 13th inclusive, the U.'P. Ky. will sell excursion tickets atone and one-fifth fare for the round trip, and one dollar added for admission. Coupon tickets on sale Sept. 8th to 13th inclusive. In order to properly harvest his immense crops, Mr. Fred Nodine this week invested in a large thresher, traction engine and a steam baler. The machinery will arrive next week. There will be three car loads l it. Mr. Nodinn will harvest about 30,000 bushels of grain this year. The La Grande Gazette says: "A Jsub scription papcrjwas sent to La Grande this week conditional that a certain amount of patronage will be guaranteed, to a newspa per to be edited and published by E. S. Me Comas, the first number of which is to ap pear not later than October 15th." While prospectsra were sinking a shaft near Sparta, not long since, at a depth of about eight feet they struck an old cross-cut which they followed for quite a distance. As there was no indication on the furface of a shaft they prospected around but could discover no place wheru a shaft had been sunk. Tho work must havo been done many years ago. While passing down tho street the other day our attention was attracted by an un usually line parlor stovo on exhibition at Summers & Layno's store. It is the finest stove ever brought to tho city, and the price is low. Tills enterprising firm is just in receipt of a Urge lot of new and novel designs in parlor and heating stoves. Do not fail to seo their stoek before making your purchase. On Monday next, Sept. 15th, our Jewish population will observe tho New Year day, (5650) by prayers and rest, and their places of business will be closed. On the evening of Tuesday, the 23d of this month, their stores will be closed until tho evening of Wednesday, Sept. 21, in memoration of the day of atonement and fasting, which is ob served in general throughout tho universe, by every ono professing the Jewish faith. Joe Traesdall who shipped a car load of average Uuion county horses to the Port land market, says the Annotator, returned homo dissatisfied with the activity of the horse market. Large, fleshy draught hors es will bring good prices, but the smaller class of horses are not in demand. The change in the street car business has thrown a large number of horses on tho market. Lightning seems to have "knocked out" the noble hersc. A party consisting of M, F. Davis, O. F. Bell, T. II. Crawford, G. F. Hall, Geo. Gig- dc and Dr. Da)', members of Blue Moun tain Lodge of this city, paid a fraternal vis it to Gauntlet Lodge, No. 6. K. of P, of Ba ker City, last Monday night, They return ed from tho Queen City with many kind re membrances of the excellent treatment re ceived at the hands of their Baker City brothers and avow that they will recipro cate in a becoming manner should any of the members of Gauntlet Lodge coudescend o vliit ttini, OUn SOCIAL VOKLD. Brief Personal Mention Epitome of tlio Wcek'e Am'uscmsnts. Mrs. Wm. Cate.,of Telocasct, visited Un ion Saturday. Mr. Willis Deal, of Ln Urando, vifcited Union, Monday. Mr. Clins. Tomblc!on, of Telocusot. called on us, Monday. Mr. Johua Hopper was ovor from Im Grande, Thursday. Mr. Hillery .Mitchell nnd wife, of the Uovo, visited Union, Satnrdny. Mr. J. M. GilkinsDn, of North Powder, wus in the city a few days ago. Mr. Dan, Sommer, the Sunimervllle mer chant, will soon go out of btiMness Mr. Mcrritt Wilkinson, of High valley, made us a pleasant viit yotonluy. Messrs Solomon and 1. T. Neville, of tho Snndridire, called on us last Friday. Mr. J. H. Hocves, of Telocasct culled on us Monday and subscribed for Tins fc'corr. Mr. Win. Landrum, of Summcrvillc, sent in a few days ago and subscribed for Tun Scout. Mrs. E. S. McComa3 nnd Mrs. Pursol visited friends and relatives inSuinmcrville tills week. Hev. W. C. Haird will preach at the Pres byterian church, Sabbath. Sept. Mth, both morning nnd evening. Mr. J. (J. Shirley's brother and cousin will arrive here from the cat next week on a tour of inspection nnd pleasure. Mr. Snni'l Deerlng called on us this week and subscribed for Tin: Scott to be sent to Mrs. C. J. Deerlng, Lawrence, Kansas. J. T. MeComas moved his family to La Grande a few days ago and will engage in the livery stable business at that place. Mr. Jos, Oliver and" wife, of the Sand ridge, nre back in Portugal, their nativo home, on u visit tofriends nnd relatives, Mr. E. IJrowcr, of Telocnset, called on us recently and subscribed for Tun Scout to be sentto James Brower, Marten, Nebraska. Mr, Ferd. Bloch got n barley beard in his car last Saturday, and it was with con siderable difficulty that it was extracted bv Dr. Day. Two brothcis of Mr. Win. James arrived in this city from the cast this week. We understand they would locate here with their families, but there are no liousc3 to bo bad. Mrs. Corbin, accompanied by her son, Lisha, and Miss Caddie MeDanicl. of the Cove, left yesterday evening for Eugene, where the young peoplu will attend the University this winter. Mr. L. Dow Worrell, of White City, Kan sas, has our thanks for some peaches which he sent to us from his punch farm near that place, the fruit was delicious and equals the best we have ever tasted. Mr. Chas. Hinckley, of Telocasct, made us a pleasant visit last Thursday. Wins, is a graceful and entertaining writer ami his articles in Tin: Scour have been greatly appreciated by our readers. Miss Laura Worrell returned from her visit to Kansas last Friday, She was ac companied bv her mother and Miss Maud Burton a niece of Mrs. Arch, Johnson of this city, who will make Union her future home. Mr. C. C. Collinberry, brother of the Coffinbcrry brothers of this city, ariivcd here from New York InstSuiiday. Ho oaino out ior a icw wecK'K recreation being par tlcularly partial to the exhilarating climate of Oregon. Mr. Lee Wade and Miss Addie Fitzgerald of Summcrvillc, were married a few days ago. The ceremony was performed by itev. Parker and wus witnessed by a largo number of friends. Tho happy couple were tho recipients of many valuable pros cuts. Mr. I. J. Hallcr, of Telocasct, isitcd Union, Saturday. He has been laid up for two or three weeks from tho effects of barley beard that got lodged under his ton gue. JIis throat swelled up so that ho thought he would choke to death and not until tho swelling broke did lie find relief. nr. r.awaru uarr, a union rnciiic engi neer, well known in Union, recently met with an unpleasant reception attho"paws" of one of thoso "perfectly lovely you knaw' luxuries known as n terrlor "nurn," whilo attempting to get better acquainted with tho little animal in the Dclmonlco res tan rantat Walla Walla. The brute gavo his nose a sevcro wringing, inflicting un ugly nnd painful wound. "Looks Like Confidence Sharps." The Sunimorville Annotator, speaking of the Elgin Branch, railroad says: "Whilo touching on this matter, mention may bo made of the august presence of chief con tractor Doc, of Antonello it Doe, in La Grande. Ho spent throe days protending to settle up with some of his disappointed contractors. Shaw it McLeod havo pre sented their claims to him, but as yet they have been unable to get them audited. It is to be hoped that this Californian firm of supposed wealth and respectability have not dropped in among our confiding peo ple to open their eyes to the practices of what looks very much like that of railroad confidence sharps. A Bitter Rivalry. The rivalry between Milton and Freewa- ter is growing more bitter dally, and inch refers to tho other as a suburb, .lust now a petition is in circulation ut tho latter town praying that the name of Milton sta tion may bo changed to Freowator. Tho Miltonites, not to bo outdone, aro getting up a petition to have the name of tho Fruo water postoflico changed to North Milton: that Is, such aro the reports received at Pendleton. It rivals tho story of the "Kilkenny oats," and Is even more ludi crous. Kant Oregonlan. A School Teacher Wanted. DUtrict No. 02 is ready to eccne ajp!. cations for a teaoher to loaeha two mint li' school. Would like to have ,ia -j.-. commence bv Sent. 16th. a' 1 . t . , should b wnt In at onoe. AUil - MA1CY A. MITCHELL. Clerk. ft-ll-'l '(VI(M'i (lr.w... A GREAT FARM. Visit to T. Q. Shirley's Cat tic and Uvain Tranches. AN ILLUSTRATION OF PROGRESS. Modern Machinery ami MetUoas Keeping t tile Heau or the Froeeaeion. To the average Kanener the West ! a hind of surprises. Our big country, big enterprises, big whotc-ou1ed men nnd their grand way ofdolnjr thing strikes him with wonder ami admiration. Small things, narrow ideas and tho careful policy of the denizen of older countries do not llouriili here. We, who are to the manner born nnd have our foot on our native heath, take these things as n matter of course and arc not surprised at anything. Occasionally, however, some man by the' more than av erage magnitude of hi manipulations ex cites notice nnd comment. Such a man is J. Q. Shirley, tho big rancher and onttlo king of the UmiuIo Hondo valley. A few days ago wc, with two companions, had tin' plea-mn; of a ride with him over his ranch near thin city. Altogether. Mr. Shirley Iiiin about 2,500 aore, l.iKXnf which aro under cultivation. The lirt platv visited was his immense wlioat field, two miles and a half long, and containing S00 acres. Tho aver age height of the grain is about up to a ninn's breast, and tho heads are large, full nnd heavy; the yield, takinethe entire field, being something ovor forty bushels to tho acre, in order to harvest this, Mr. Shirley has invested in nn immense machine called the "Harvest King,'' u combined header and thresher, which requires the strength of twmty-t wo horses to furnish tho motive power. The machine was in operation upon our arrival and nttractod our particular at tention. It is a marvel of mechanical skill and ingenuity, and does its work with an ease that is nstouUhlng. It cuts a swath ten feot wide, heading and gathering up the irrain without waste, threshes it, cleans it, divides it into three grades tho first being the largest and host grains; the second, grains of smaller size, and the third, broken grains which make good feed and then de posits the grain in sacks. Two men are Kept constantly sowing tho sacks and ens t ing them oil' tho machine Into rows eonven ient for bolnu gathered up with wagons. icquircs live men to run it, and cuts twenty to twenty-live acres per day. The most the field was broken for tho lir.st time last summer but was not seeded till this spring Wo are told that there Is a peculiarity about this land that makes such a course neees sury. Had it boon seeded as soon plowed the yield would have been light, hut by letting tho plowed ground layover win ter, tho "'poison" us Alex Jones calls it, evaporated and it then yields enormously A visit was then made to the "home ranch" where Mr. Shirley'n residence is lo cited. He thinks a groat deal of it us it one of tlio best pieces of land in tho valley no nougnt ii. oi iivx .lone.s who settled on it in the early sixties. IteontainsSSOacro part of which is tule land, upon which stock of all kinds thrive, partiuulnry during the winter months. Part of this tule land Mr. Shirley lias plowed up and will seed to timothy this fall, his experience having tuughthiui that the soil is peculiarly adapt ed for it. Besides his herds of cattle and horses ii Montana, Mr. Shirley keeps on his rancl umimhor of beef steers and, annually, fat tons nnd ships about threo hundred of them to tlio Portland ami Sound markets. Hu also ships a great many choice horses fron nere winio looKing overtno promises wo nouueu sumo enormous nogs wnicli wo judgo would weigh from iivu to six hundred pounds each. They aro of the Big York shire breed and were imported from Eng laud. Mr. Shirley knows the valuo of labor-sav ing machinery and Is ovor ready to make it serve his purpose. Ho has several wind mills on his olucu and finds them of great valuo. The "Cyclone'' windmill purchased of lliompson & Purscl. of this city, is a beauty and works to perfection. Tho pat ent gate leading to ids restdonco is a most ingenious contrivance. It was patented by Mr. Johnson, of Potaluina, Cal., and thoy are sold for $20 there. Tho two-wheeled road cart which we were riding in at tho time Mr. Shirley's own in vention is worthy of special mention. Ho has improved on it, from tlmo to time, un til now It is about as near perfection as n venicio oi inut kiiiu can be. Jiy iiio pe culiar construction of tho tongue, adjust iiient of tho doubletrees and tho hanging of tho springs underneath tho axlo, tho "horse motion" which Is so objectionable In two wheeled vehiclos is entirely ovorconio and the curt rides us easy as a buggy. Tlio im mouse loud that can bo put on tlioio curU, and the east with which It cun be carried, Is astonishing. Thoy uro inndo In Potalu tea, Cub, ami coat laid down here about I La. Mr. bhirloy expressed surprise that none of our mcehuulos would order tho vur ious parts of those carts separately, and put them together hero, as u big profit could bo made by doing so. The cost of the various pieces aro us follows: wheels, $0: springs, 17j axlo, $5; polo, $2 50; dash, 5; leather, $10; bolts, etc., 20, making $01 75 In all. That there is something in it for some one Is evidenced by tlio fact that1 Mr, Shirley husulroady ordered 57 of the carta for men who havo seen and wanted them. Take It Eefera Breakfast. Tho great appetizer, touie and liver regu lator. In use for more than 60 years in England. Positive pacific for llv.r com- pUmt. Hud UU in the mouth on ari- l.? in tue m.jrnltiv, dull pain in the head mi I bm I, of tho -'!f. tired feeling, diwtl m, lungour symptoms of j cr com- pi. .nit. H.-imiy in. lleii.ey'n Englinlj I ),.,,! In. 1 T"iic itil.e.c, curi-iiipauon, I. 1 (i. 1j t ' 1, i i- im in- , .1 I t l 1 II,. luc (-11- i" , ,(1 . "iii. t ,r tal acooruing to dl- 7-a-vi i.ii.. ir il, ami rwiinii-. THE FARMERS' INSTITUTE . A Magnificent Assortment of fruits, Vege tables, Cereals and Ores. The Farmer.".' Institute convened in this city yesterday evening nnd is now in ses sion. We aro unable to give any of the proceeding? at thU time, but In our next issuo will give a full account of the most instructive and interesting affairs evor held in Union county. While we believe It was not generally un derstood among our former. that the pro ducts of the country would be placed on exhibition, wc are pleased to state that a large amount of fruits, vegetables, cereals nnd ores are already unpacked nt the court house, and the display will be much larger before the Institute closes, Dr. Jnv Guv Lewis, of Sparta, has n collection of ores from the mine In his vicinity, which are truly wonderful, anil indicate the remarka ble richness of the mines. In the grand ex hibit of minerals is seen a collection of rich and rare specimens from the cabinet of lion J. A. Wright, of Sparta. The exhibit of fruit and country produco bv Mr. I!en- j jamlii l.ongley and Cant. C. 11. Cruig. of F.ugle valley, is the finest wc have ever seen made in the state. Tho immense va riety, all of tho rarest ond moi perfect quality proves that ICagle valley is what it is claimed to he, "lhc Garden Spot of the World.'' Mr. 11. A. Barrows, the well known bee man, of Eagle valley, tian a col ony of bees (in exhibition besides some choice specimens of th" product of bis apiary. We have no hesitancy in saying that a sight (if the rieli and r.u'o specimens already on exhibition, will amply repay any farmer for the trouble of a visit, even from the remote comers of the county. It is to bo hoped thnt all who can will take advan tage of this opportunity, and bo in at'eu dance at the Institute. A HILARIOUS SPUES. Chomawa Indian School Boys Get Glorious ly Drunk and EI33 the dlrla. A Portland special says: Deputy United States Marshal Sinuot came down from Sa lem to-day, having in cliargo Theodore North, the keeper of a small storu at the fair grounds near tho city. Xorth was ar rested on complaint of tho principal of the Indian school at Clieinawii. who claims that Inst week two of his Indian boys went to Salem and purchased liquor from Ninth. At any rate they got tho juico, and went home in a hilarious state of intoxication. They kissed all tlio girls at tho school, hugged the pretty lady teachers and execu ted a war dance on the roof. They drove the cows all oil' the ranch, amputated a dog's tail and put vinegar In tho mill;. Not content, with that they put a menthol mix ture on tho professor's handkerchief, so thnt when he blew his proboscis ho began crying and is weeping yet. The boys so bered up and said they got tho liquor from North, who sold it to them as cider. North was examined before a United States com missioner to-day and furnished ?100bailto appear in the United States court to-nior-row. REDUCED RATE3 To tho North Pacific Industrial Exposition, Portland, from Soptombor 2Etu to Octo bort2Btli., and Northwest Industrial Ex position, Spoltano Falls, Oct. l3t to Oct. 31, 1890. For tho North Pacific Industrial Expos! tion to be held at Portland, tho Union I cifio will sell tickets from ull ticket station on rail lines of the Pacific Division, fron September lioth to October With, on Mon days, Ueduo-days and Friduwi at. tho low rate of one nnd one-fifth faro for tho roum trip, with hftv cents added for admission to the Exposition. Call on any ngentof tho Union Pacific System for detailed inforina tion. l'ortho Northwest Industrial Exposition to ho hold nt Spokane Falls, October 1st to Oct. 31, 1S!)0, the U. P. Hy. will sell excur sion tickets ut one and one-fifth furo for the round trip with fifty cents lidded to such ruto to cover admission coupon to Exposition. Sale of tickets will bo com meiiced Wednesday, Oct. 1st. Tickets will ho sold for regular trains leaving Up ion station on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fri days of each week. Sulo of tickets will closoOct.Ul, lH'JO. A. E. ELLIS, T. W. LHI5, Agent, Union. fien'l Puss. Agent. Merit Wins. Wo desire to say to our citizens, that for years wo Juivo been selling Dr. King's New Dikcovory for Consumption, Dr. Kin ' Now Life Pills, Hucklon's Arnica Salvo and Electric Hitters, mid huvc never handled remedies that sell as well, or that have giv en such universal sail uctlon. Wo do not hesltato to guarantee, them every time, and wo stand ready to refund the purchase price, If satisfactory results do not follow their use. Thoso remedies havo won their popularity purely on their merits. It. II Hrown, druggist, Union, Oregon. Auction Sale of Horsos, I, tho undersigned, will sell at auction on tho inth day of Septombor, 161)0 ut '1 o'clock p, m, at Kohitison s correll, In tho Cove, twenty head of horses, consisting of marcs, colts and geldings, ranging In ago from one to eight years. Terms of sulo: Six months time, notes with approved security, without Interest. S-liS-3t JAMKS F. KRLLI2V. Bucklen's Arnica flalvo. Tiik 11 est Hai,vu In tho world tor Cuts, IlruUoM, Horea, Ulcers, Salt Khciim, Fever Soros, Tetter, Chuppod Hands, Chilblains, Corns, nnd all Skin Kruptlons, ami posl- Ivoly euros Pilau, or no pay required. It in guaruui0d to glvo perfect MiUafuetlon, or money refuuuttu. 1 ne X (jtuitB par Ux. Pur wile t Ilrown'a drug torc. Lecture. Mr. H. C. Pinery, of this olty, will dolivcr a lecture at tlio t in -t hmiso next Tuosday uvi mug, h.:pi I'.P Miiijn t, 'Itmieqn and Imc-'tigation Ncctury l Pull Hnjoymunt I of Lift ' tend. Ifu." All arc ootdlully Invited to ut- s in way A Large nvoiceof HALL and Bo Newest, Latest id Best. Original Designs! Unique Styles! . Latest Novelties! Neatest Costumes! Everything in the Millinery Lino Constantly on Hand. Also 11 Choice Assortment of Ladies' Misses' and Childrens' Shoes. Prices Cheaper than any other house in the county. Call nnd bo Convinced. ASF"KgBs, Putter and Wood tuk.'ti in trade. General :-: COVE, A Complete Stock Wi 3 0 ii;.vt.i-:its IN 11 not be undersold by any house in the county, for cash. GIVE TJS A TIR.I.A.Xj. Highest Price Paul for Country Prodttco 111 Exchange, for Goods. S. C. MILIvKR, Denier In Bedding and Lounges, Parlor and Chamber Suits, Mirror Plates, Picture Frames, Oil paintings, Window shades, HAT HACKS, WALL POCKETS, and BRACKETS of nil DESCRIPTIONS, 'nnfln Onlrl nn tlin Constantly on ors re am fjSSr All kimlti of Job Work Done to Onlor. Shop mul Waro Room on Main Street, Union, Oregon. 1'0 CARRY AWAY BARGAINS, af ADOI jIFIH: LEVY'S STORE. 1 nin overstocked in Clothing, Dry Goods, and all kinds of Dress Goods, which must be sold REGARDLESS OF COST. Call Early and Secure BIG : BARGAINS! SffidgHThcsc goods are of the latest styles and importations, but must and will be sold at a sacrifice. a -DEALER IN- BOOTS Latest Styles. Just Received, Direct from the East, n LnrKO Invoico of LADIES' nnd 4 MISSES' CALFSKIN SHOES, tlio Heat Also a Ftno GENT'S -:- FURNISHING -:- GOODS. My Prices will Huit the times. Drop in and hoc me. J ' , O. VINCENT, Main The Centennial Hotel, Union, A. J. i Recognized Leading Hotel of I'INIS LAHUU HAMI'LIS ltOOMH For tliu OIIAIiqES REASONABLE. ike Lead ! WINTKR GOODS JUST RliClilVIiD,. Mrs. L. B. Rinehart, Main Street, Union, Or. Merchandise, OKKGOX. Always on Hand. Trmtnllmrmt Tllnn hand a full line of oysamgs. es Made to Order. w All Kinds. SHOES, Ever brouuht to this Mnrkot. i Assortment of j Street, Union, Or. Oregon. Proprietor. by all as tlio )- Eastern Oregon! AccoinoUutloH of Commrohl Trav 1 I