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THURSDAY, SEI'TICMBEK 18,1890. AT HOME. A Paragraphic Record of Recent Haj?prs iass in and Around th Olty. The wheat crop is excellent. Mrs. llinchart leads in millinery. Extra copies of The Scout, 5 cents. Circuit court convoncf next Monti'. School books, school stationery, slutes, etc. at the Covo drug store Hall Bros, keep the 'Fairv Qneen," th best 5 cent cigar on t lie market. U-1M2. Born, in High valley, Sept. lfth, to the wife of Frame Uoss, a daughter. Go to Hall Hros. for the best Scontolgar on the market, the "Fairy Queen." 0-IS-tS Eggs, butter and wood taken in exohnnce for goods at Mm. tlinoharfs millinery store. The celebrated "-. cigars, "Fairy Queen' arc the best. Hall Hro. sole agents. 018t2 The surveyors employed to "locate tho town," have been busily at work tor se eral days past, Hill's code of Oregon, and Dcauj's ootlo and session laws since 1874, for sale cheap. Enquire of J, It. Cntus. 9 18-tf. The cars run over a line heifer. bslonging to Titus Nelson, at the depot iast Monday and cut oil" one of its leg. The animal had to be killed. The second annual fair of the First Eas tern Oregon District opens at tho Ihiker City Stock and Agricultural grounds on Thurs day, Sept. 30th. A large number or horses in this ett have the pink eve. but as yet we have the first case to hear of wherein it proved fa tal. Uaker City Democrat. The harvest in Oregon is nearly over. Partners nro more than satisfied with tho yield, and with good prices there will bo prosperous times in Oregon. Tho board of trade and busings mon of Baker City met a few days ago and com menced the initiatory steps toward getting a census recount for the city and county. Judge Fee will hold the full term of court in Grant, Baker, Malheur and Harney counties, while Judge Clillord will occupy tho bench in Umatilla, Union and Wallowa counties. The U. P. railroad, company arc making preparations to erect a large grain elevator at Alicel on tho Sandridge. They have lot the contract for 12.",000 feet of lumber and 100,000 shingles. Reduced rates on certificate plan have been made for meeting of the annual con vention of the Young Mens' Christian As sociation to bo held in Portland from Sept. 22nd to Oct. 2nd, inclusive. Noel II. Jacks, secretary, will sign certificates, Horticulturists say that the yellow jackets are doing a splendid worK In tho orchards of Rogue River valley this year by destroy ing tho green aphis. When a swarm of jackets light on a tree alllicted with this pest it is cleared within two hoiife. A painful accident befel Isaac, tho oldest boy of Mr. Jos. Dolby at the homo of his father on Big creek last Saturday. He fell from a swing and broke one of his thigh bones. A physician from Baker reduced the fracture, but the hoy will be laid up for several months. Ward brothers, of Wallowa valley, have discovered that some persons had altered the-brand on eight head of their horses. It is thought that the persons who changed the brands had tried to drive the animals away, but that they had got back to thoir accustomed range in some way. Tho McDonald Bros, of the lower part of the valley have their cattle and horses on the range justbpyond tho Wallowa bridge. They are preparing to go into the business of stall feeding eattlc'on an extensive sealo during the coming winter. They nro stor ing hay and bran in largo quantities. Tho Lexington Budget has ourthanks'for tbc following: "The Oregon Scout, pub lished at Union, is in its seventh volume. Located in a productive region and in a wide-awake community, the ability and merit of the Scout are appreciated and it enjoys a healthy patronage. Long may it live." The Baker City Democrat suys: ''The Democrat reporter heard a proininont real estato owner romark yesterday that if the Hunt railroad would come to Baker City ho would donate forty acres of choice land for tho use and purposes of depot grounds. We hope the gentleman will be given tho opportunity to fulfill his promise." The foot race last Sunday, between Davis and Cameron was quite an exciting ati'air. The distance was 75 yards and Cameron won tho race by ten inches. The friends of Davis wero dissatisfied with the result and refused to give up tho stakes, and at last accounts had not done so. It is prubablo the matter will bo amicably adjusted. If reports are true Census Supervisor Strange's "estimates'' on the population of several Eastern Oregon towns will bo rather widoofthe mark. It is now stated that Baker Qlty's population is 3000, while La Grande is but 1700. Tho exact figures will not bo given until the Oregonian gets through kicking." Baker City Blade. At the school meeting last Monday the directors were authorized to bond the dis trict for $15,000. Tho increase of fi.000 over the amount they wore authorized to bond for at a meeting held several weoks ago, was deemed necessary in order to build such additions to the present building as will meet tho increased requirements of the district. One of the prisoners conllnod in tho coun ty jail, Frank Smith by name, made lilt es cape last Monday oviuiiuir, bat was cap tured near La Grande next morning and returned to the jail, ltsoui that Hberiif Bolle had hired Pete M order to watch the jail, and Pete. In coming out of the jail in the afternoon negkotod u lock the door and had gone to sleep in the torri lor. The prisoner dicoverod the 'nuacwn and Smith concluded to truvttl. The otberc. not feeling tiic netd of recreation, re mained at home. I News was received from Sanger, yester day to the effect that Andy O'Toole while i lying tindemonth a heavy vs(rn, repnring the axle from which the wheel had been taken, met with a serious accident, The prop which held up the axle Kave wn nlu' J it came down on O'Toole's head, crushing ! it badly. Dr. Deering went out to see what ' he could do for the patient. ! The lecture by Mr. II. C. Emery, last i Tuesday evening on "Educntlon" was an extremely interesting one and contained many good points. For some rea-on there were but very few in attendance, it would seem that the average cltixen of Union is dreaming along in a seini-dormant state and ta afraid to get his intellectual faculties shook tip lest the sudden jar might kill him. For the Stock ami Agricultural Asoeia tion to be held at Baker City, Sept. With to Oct, 1, I!), the I". P. By. will sell round trip tickets Sept. 20th;n Oct. 4th, for one and onc-lifth fare for the round trip. Tick ets cood to return until Oct. 5th. For the Walla Walla Fair, Oct. Otli to It. 1MI0, tick ets will be old at one and one-fifth fare for the round trip. Tickets on, sale Oct 5th to 11th. in -!uive, pood to return up to and including Oct. i;Mh. A TM0H7EUT. ACCIDENT. DaTiduffg Instantly Killed and His Wife Severely Injured. Last Friday afternoon as Mr. and Mrs. David llugg, an aged and respected couple who. live near Suniinervillc, wore returning to their home from Elgin, seated in a bug gy, tho horses became frightened at some railroad ties and inn away. While goim: at a frightful paeo !lown the road tho bug gy collided with a tree throwing Mr. linger against'it, killing him instantly. Mrs. Jlugg was thrown from the buggy and had one arm broken, receiving Internal injuries from which it is feared she will not recov er. When the collision occurred the hors es became detached from tho vehicle. Straugc to say when Mr. llug was hurled against tho tree, tho momentum was such that the body was thrown back Into the buggy. Mr. Geo. McDonald and Mr. Chas. Oswald saw the accident from a distance and hurrying to the scene rendered what assistance they could. The funeral took place from tho residence, Sundav, Rev. R, II. Parker, officiating. The remains wero deposited in the Sunimurville cemetery and were followed to their last resting place by a large concourse of sorrowing friends. REDUCED RATES To the North Pacific Industrial Exposition, Portland, from September 25th to Octo ber 25th., and Northwest Industrial Ex position, Spokane Falls, Oct. 1st to Oct. 31, 1SS0. . For the North Pacific Industrial Exposi tion to bo held at Portland, the Union Pa cific will sell tickets from all ticket stations on rail lines of tho Pacific Division, from September 23th to October 2."th, on Mon days, Wednesdays and Fridays at tho low rate of one and ono-fifth faro for the round trip, with fiftv cents added for admission to the Exposition. Call on any agent of the Union Pacific System for detailed informa tion. For tho Northwest Industrial Exposition to be held at Spokane Falls. October 1st to Oct. 31. 1800, the U. P. Ry. will sell excur sion tickets at one and one-fifth fare for the round trip with fifty cents added to such rate to cover admission coupon to Exposition. Sale of tickets will be com menced Wednesday, Oct. 1st. Tickets will bo sold for regular trains looking Up Ion station on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fri days of each week. Sale of tickets will close Oct. 81, 1S90. A. E. ELLIS, T. W. LEE, Agent, Union. Gen'l Pass. Agent. Paronta, Notice. All pupils aro expected to come direct from their respective homes to the school and to return as promptly. Pupils will not bo detained at the school aftor 1 :30 p. m. unless something rendering it absolutely necosMiry should make it to occur, on which occasions a note explanatory will be sent to the parent by the teacher. All pu pils of the 0th, 7th, Sth and Dth grades are required to prepare at least one lesson at home, and teachers' programs are so ar ranged. Will the parents ploaso assist us in the Inculcation of punctuality and active mental exertion by uniting with us in these two Important foaturesof school life? B. H. MOORE, Principal. Take It Before Breakfast. Tho great appetizer, tonic and liver regu lator. In use for more than CO years in England. Positive specific for liver com plaint. Bad tasto in the mouth on aris ing in the uioruin'.', dull pains in the head and back of the eyes, tired feeling, dizzi ness, langour symptoms of liver com plaint, ll'inedy Dr. Henley's English Dandelion Tonic Relieves constipation, sharpen the apetito and tones up the en tire system. Get tho genuine from your druggist for $1, and take according to di rections. 7-3-yl Eucklen's Arnica Salve. Tint Bust Salvi: in the world for Cuts, Bruises, Sores, Ulcers, Salt Rheum, Fever Sores, Tetter, Chapped Hands, Chilblains, Corns, and all Skin Eruptions, and posi aively cares Pile, or no pay required, It is guaranteed to give perfect satisfaction, or money refunded. Price 25 cents per box. For sale at Brown's drug store. Notice. The Indies ot the Union ComeUry Society, through the superintendent, Geo. Wright, havoKj. o -c i Mr, Leo Phillip sexton of the In ton cemetery. All persons having need of a piton wdl pl-a.-e call upon .Mr. Phillip- i Mr Geo. Wright, and their work will !.e neatly and properly done. IS-1 Steel Wm.ed. 1 ii, sin to buy fiv h i nd red bead of year ling itrs for October delivery. Cull ou or ddr W. V. NOBLE. 18-tf. Union, Oregon. OUR SOCIAL WORLD. Brief Personal Mention Epitomo of the Week's Amusements. Judge Goodall was in the city Friday. Mr. W. M. Stoker called on us Friday. Miss Nellie Welch is teaching the High valley school. Mr. J. Newman, of Ladd canyon, called on us Monday. Mr. Chas. McClure, of La Grande, called on us Tuesday. Miss Mollio Ilcndershott was up from tho Cove, Tuesday. Mr, II. W. Lee and wife, of the Park, visited Union Saturday. Mr. Jos. Dolby ami son, of Big creek, called on us Thursday. Rev. A. M. McCart. ot Pine valley, was in the city a few days ago. Mr. Thos. Davis, of Keating, made lis a pleasant visit, last Friday. Mr. George Thompson midwife were in from Tclocaset, Saturday. Mr. Harvey Rlnchart, of Sumincrville, was in Union last Saturday. Mr. and Mrs. E. P. McDanicI, of the Cove, visited Union, Friday. Mr. and Mrs. 1). B. Recs took their de parture last week forCcntralia. Mr. M. 1). Cochran, of the Sandridge, made us a pleasant visit Monday Mrs. E. II. Lewis took her departure Tuesday for a visit to the Sound. Mrs. Annie Parker, who has been visit ing on Big creek, returned Sunday, Judge A. C. Craig and wife returned Tuesday from iheir visit to California. Rev. R. H. Parkorand wife, of Summcr ville, visited friends in Union this week. Hon. Jus Ilcndershott and wife, of the Cove, were in attendance at the institute. Master Arthur Rinchart returned last Friday to the Agricultural College at Cor vallis. Mr. Henry Van Burcn, of Baker City, sent in this week and subscribed for The Scout. Mrs. Clara C. Jones, of Island City, sent over a few days ago and subscribed for Thk Scotrr. Mrs. Vina Duncan, who has been in Cali fornia for several mouths past, returned last Tuesday. Messrs. A. Meachan and Simon McKin zie, of Suinmervillc, wore in Union Satur day and Sunday, Mr. J. B. Eddy, formerly editor of the Pendleton Tribune, made our ofllcc a pleas ant visit this week. Miss Maggie Vansill has been engaged to teach the Wolf creek school and commenced work last Monday. Mr. Frank Bidwell returned from the Sound last week. He thinks Anacortes is the coining metropolis. Hon. Dunham Wright and wife were In from Medical Springs, last week, to attend the Farmers' Institute. Mr. James York, of North Powder, re turned last week from Chilhcotho, Mo., where he had gone with a load of stock. Mr. Jeff Davis, of High valley, called on us Thursday and subscribed for Thk Scout to be sent to Chas. Rosenberg, Stoddard, Oregon. Mr. E.J. Couporwill take his departure next week for Brae of Pert, Lawrenccklrk, in boiiule Scotlnnd. He will probably be gone several mouths. Mr. J. M. Dean, of Sanger, ono of the staunchest supporters of Thk Scout, made us a pleasant and substantial Jvlsit Thurs day. We Hko for such men to call often. Mr. George Wilkinson, a relative of the Wilkinsons of this vicinity, arrived hero last week with his family from Iowa. Mr. Wilkinson used to llvo hero twenty years ago. Mrs. John Minnick, of High valley, came in Saturday morning to meet her father, Mr. T. Vass. who arrived that day from Iowa. Mr, Viibs will probably make this his future home. Mr. Thos. Hart, of Powder river, and his friend, Mr. E. Brower, of Blue Hill, Nebras ka, called on us last Friday. Mr. Brower, who is a recont arrival, is much pleased witli the country. County Clerk Oliver visited friends and relatives in Suniinervillc this week. He presented us witli some wild plums that are growing on his father's place near there, which are largo and of delicious flavor. Mr. and Mrs. Foster, of the Cove, who have been visiting friends in this city, cele brated tho sixtieth anniversary of their wedding at tho rcsidenco of Mr. and Mrs. Jaycox, in North Union, Jast'fuesday. Mr. J. W. Kimbrcll, who Is now engaged In survoying the Umatilla reservation, called on us n few days ago. Ho is making good progress but thinks It will take two or three months yet to complete the- work, Mr, P. M. 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If you want to rnako ovcry dollnr do full duty, catch on to boino of tho cheap bargains in farm or city property- now ofl'ered by Wilson Sc. Hnckett, mana gers Union Heal Estato Association. Remarkable Rescue. Mrs. Michael Curtain. Pialnlleld. Illinois, makc the statement that she caught cotd, which settled on her lungs; she was treated for a month by her family physician, but grew worse. He told her that she was a hopeless victim of consumption and that no medicine could cure her. Her druggist suggested1 iDr. King's New Discovery for Consumption; she bought a bottle anil to her delight, found herself benefited front the first dose. She continued its use and after taking fen bottles, found herself sound and well, now does hei own house work and is as well as she ever was. Free trial bottles of this Great Discovery at R. H. Brown's drug store, large bottles 50 cts. and $1.00. Notice. As I shall necessarily le absent from the county for some weeks, 1 leave all my busi ness in the hands of O, F. Bell, at the re corder's ofllcc in the court house. Mr. Bell Is authorized to attend to all matters of loans, and also to collect and receipt for money due me. Union, Sept. 17, lSOO. 0-18 tf. E. J. COIU'F.K. THE SCOUT PREMIUM. An Excellent Offer ta Anyone Who Wants a rjood Dictionary. Webster's Unabridged Dictionary which formerly cost i0 and 11.', will be given to all new subscribers to Tin: Oiikiion Scot r, and old subscribers who will renew and pay one year's subscription in advance, for fl.tiu. The subscription price of Tin: Scoi'T is $l.i0 per annum. Anyone sending us the names of 10 new subscribers, with the cash, will receive one of theso superb dictionaries free of charge. This is tho best chance for securing r. good dictionaiy ever presented and should set tho boys and girls of the country to work with a will in getting up clubs. 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Mei.vi.v, Manicure, 123 Kearney street, S. F. NOTICK OV 1'INAt. SKTTt.liMK.NT. In the County court of Union comity, stuto of OreKon. In tho matter of the estate of 1). II. Hilts, dec rased. To Am. Whom it May co.ci;kn ;- Notice is hereby given that tho under signed executor of tho above named citato has this day filed Ills llnnl account of his administration of the estato pf 1). It. Hilts, deceased, in the county court of Union county, state of Oregon, and Monday, the 3d day of November, 181JO, at tho hour of 10 o'clock' in the forenoon of said day, tho same being a day of tho regular term of tho above court, has been appointed as tho time and thu court house In Union, Union county, stato of Oregon, as tho placp, by said county court, for hearing objections, if any, to suld account, und for the showing of cause, if any there bo, why an order be not made, settling said account, and mak ing distribution of said estate, und ills charging the said executor from further duty as such executor and of releasing his sureties from further liability in this un dertaking. Dated this 15th day of Hciit.. 1. nt Un. Ion, Oregon. JOHN It. CHITKH, 0-l(f-w5 Kxecutor. AIMIINISTltATOK'H NOTICK. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN TO ALL persons concerned that tho under signed hits been regularly appointed ad ministratrix of the cstuto of John Dobbin, deceased. All persons having claims against said estate are notified to present the same, duly verified, to the undersigned administratrix within six month from tho date of this notice, ut her homo neur I'nioii, Oregon . Dated this 18th dav of August. I W). FLOnENCKDOIJIHN, 8-21 wli. Administratrix. LO H T.-JJetweMi La Orando und tho residence of John McDonald on thu Baiidridgo, a gold headed curio wilti tho names of Dr. K. H. Drakoand W. W Hnch. us graved thereon, Finder will h suita bly rewarded by forwarding samo to Mrs. Dr. E. Hi Drake, Buuiiuerville, Oregon. Always in A Large Invoice of FALL and WINTER GOODS JUST RhXhTVliD, Tie if est, Latest anil Best Original Designs! Unique Styles! Latest Novelties! Neatest Costumes! Kvcrything in the Millinery Line Constantly on Hand. Also a Choice Assortment ol Ladies' Misses' and Childrens' Shoes. Prices Cheaper than any other house in tho county. Call and l.o Convinced. CtF-Eggs, Butter and Wood taken in trade. . 1M1L DMA I, General :-: COVE, F P ELi A Complete Stock Always on Hand. Wi not bo undersold by any house in the comity, for cash. Grl-VIE US .A. TRIAL. jtEF Highest Price Paid for Country Prodtico in Exchange for Goods, S. C. MIIvLBR, Denier In Bedding and Lounges, Parlor and Chamber Suits, Mirror Plates, Picture Frames, Oil paintings, Window shades, HAT HACKS, WALL POCKETS, and BRACKETS of all DESCRIPTIONS, M Sold on tie Installment Plan. Constantly on hand a full line ot Sash, Doors aoid Mouldings. Picture Frames Made to Order. gjF All kinds of Job Work Done to Order. Shop nnd Wnro Itooin on Main Street, Union, Oregon. 2,000 TO CARRY AWAY BARGAINS, at .ajdolzfih: lsyts store. -I 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! jgdigThcse goods are of the latest styles and importations, but must and will be sold at a sacrifice. m -DEALER IN- BOOTS a.2st:d Latest Styles. Jj Juot Kcccivcd, Direct from the East, it Largo Invoico of LADIES' nnd MISSES' CALFSKIN SHOES, tho Heat Evor brought to this Market. -Also a Fino GENT'S -:- FURNISHING -:- GOODS. My Prices will suit tho times. Drop in und see me. 0. VINCENT, Main Street, Union, Or. The Centennial Hotel, Union, Oregon. A. J. COODBROD, - ProprietorD itccognlzcd by all as tho Leading Hotel of Eastern Oregon! l'INK LA HOI! BAMl'LK ItOOJIS Vur tho Accomodation ot VowmercUI TrrltM, CHANGES REASONABLE, the Lead ! Mrs. L. B. Rinehart, Main Street, Union, Or. lilts IX- Merchandise, OKKUON. All Kinds. Assortment of- a in,