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THURSDAY, NOVEMBER, Q, 1S90.
AT HOME.
A Paragraphic Record of Recent Happen
ings In and Around tho City.
A new tailor has located in Union.
Remember the social dance at Davis' hall
tomorrow night.
The county court is in session. The pro
ceedings will be published next week.
The Centennial hotel keeps up its reputa
tion ns the best houte in Eastern Oregon.
Considerable work is now being done on
the Lyons' hill road and It will be put in
good condition.
Levy's stock of goods is fresh, complete
in every department, and Is being sold at
reasonable prices.
Two tons of splendid apples for sale at
John Wilkinson, s farm in High valley, at
two cunts a pound. 10-23-4v
Call at Mrs. Hluchart's millinery store for
tho choicest millinery goods. vDrctsmak
ing in the latest styles
II. I'MNe&by recently sold bis ranch on
Cricket Hat, containing 320 acres, toMrs
Danforth and sons, for $".,500.
The wharf at Falrhavcn, belonging to E.
B. Hill & Co., was run into by a steamer
last week and damaged to the amount of
about f:,0Q0.
Tho firemen of this city will give a grand
ball on Thanksgiving eve, .Nov. Ii7th, at
Wright's hall. A good time may be expec
ted. Sec advertisement in another column.
Mrs. Summers lias just received an ele
gant line of hats of the very latest styles,
direct from tho eastern factory. Ladies,
call and sec them before purchasing else
where. Il-titf.
A crowd of ladies arc always to be seen
at Mrs. Ittnehart's examining and purchas
ing the latest styles of millinery, An un
usually attractive assortment of goods were
received this week.
Hunt will be at Union in a short time to
inspect his v,"ork and see to its completion,
His road will be finished just as sure as
you should at once call at the Cove drug
store and settle your account.
If you have a friend or relative visiting
you from a distance, and you arc not
ashamed of them, please let us know it,
for such items help IB wonderfully and wo
are only too glad to get them.
Young Lincoln Hayncs, who was arres
ted a few days ago, charged with assisting
a prisoner to escape, had a hearing before
Judge Sanders and was discharged. His
friends are pleased to know that ho was not
engaged in work of that kind,
The Baptists of Oregon have held a meet
ing and decided to rai.-o $170,000 for the
founding of a Baptist collego at Portland
and to ask the National Baptist Education
al society to give them $75,003 more condi
tionally on their raising the first amount.
An exchange has discovered that a poor
girl has to bo awfully good looking to be
pretty, and u rich girl has to be awfully
homely to be ugly. It might be added that
a poor man has to bo awfully smart to be
intelligent, and a rich man almost a block
head to be ignorant.
A social dance will be given at Dolby's
hall, on Big creek, Fiiday. Nov. 11th, as a
benefit to young Dolby, who had the mis
fortune to get his leg broken several weeks
ago. A most enjoyable time Is expected,
Tickets ?!?, including feed for the horses of
guests. Ail are invited.
Quite a curiosity was found near Clayton,
Idaho, recently. It Is a pair of ramshorns,
one prong of which was imbeded some live
or six inches into a dead tree. It was fif
teen feet from the ground and from ap
pearances must have been there nearly a
century.
Tho attention of our readers is called to
the professional card of Dr. E. Brooks,
which appears elsewhere in this paper,
Tho doctor is located at Island City, and
has a well established reputation as a skill
ful physician and surgeon. His prompt
attention will be given to all calls.
Tho electric llghtcorapany's new50-horse-power
engine, recently purchased of Staver
A Walker, Portland, hab arrived and has
been placed in position. It is a superb
piece of mechanism and was admired by
thousands of people while on exhibition at
tho Portland exposition. It cost the com
pany $2,000.
Tho Weiser Leader says: "A farmer of
Salmon Meadows, in this county, whilo
digging a well, struck a vein of crude pe
troleum at thirty-live feet from tho surface
of the ground. The crude- oil so far ana
lyzed, seems capable of being refined into
tho choicest article of kerosene oil and Is
unlimited in quantity.
An exchango says that tho man who went
out to milk and sat down on a boulder in
tho middle of a pasture and waited for tho
cow to back up to him, was tho eldest broth
er of tho man who kept store and did not
advertise, because ho reasoned that the
purchasing public would back up to his
place when It wanted something.
A boy named Smith mistook a man by
tho name of Otto for a deer, whilo hunting
on tho McKenzio river, near Eugene, and
ahot and killed him, on Wednesday of last
week. They were hunting together at tho
iimc. This is the same manner in which
W. H. Walker, of tho firm of Staver & Wal
ter, lost his life recontly.
Mr. Edward Holman. of Portland, Is
making preparations to erect a crematory
there, In tho near future, A great many of
Portland's leading physicians are in favor
of this method of disposing of tho bodies of
the dead, believing it will prevent the
spread of contageous diseases and proinoto
the hrilth of the city.
"Wallowa Signal: Union county's prop
erty aggregates, according to her assess
ment roll, over five and a half millions of
dollars, which inuans that its notual value
is not Iom Uwn ten nulJloiw. Her taxable
property is ovx two million which means
its uutiinl value ubmit live million dollar.
This is the prime fault wiili our assessment
laws, the under valuation of property.
The Athena Republican says: "Tho In
lanil Telephone Company, whoso lines now
extend to Pendleton, expect to string wires
to Union and linker City during the com-
ing winter."
A warrant has been issued
out of the
county court, nt the instigation of Adam
Crossman, for the arrest of James C. Cluy
burn, of La Grande, for threatening to kill
The former wishes the said Clayburn to bo
placed udoer bonds to keep the peace
Crossman had Clayburn ejected from the
building formerly owned by the latter,
Hence the trouble.
The editor of the Worihington Times
frees his mind In the following touching
appeal: "if you have anything you don't
want or can't sell, or something your bogs
won't cat. why in thunder don't you bring
it to this ofllceand apply it on your sub-t-cription?
If you don't read and have no
use for the naner send tho stuff to the
preacher he comes next.
A correspondent of the Annotator, writ
ing from the Wallowa bridge, says : " Land
hunters seem to bo very plentiful here
lately. They come in wagons and on horse
back and some on foot with their blankets
on their backs. Three of the last named
had the cheek to steal a raft used here, and
started down the river. All tho luck we
wish them Is that they may go down with
McGiuty."
Wo are informed bv Mr. CP. Hinckley
that there is a lino largo black marc up in
the mountuins back of William Clark ,s
Cabin, which should be looked after by the
owner. There Is no perceivable brand, but
both hind legs are white. Tl c maro is
stone blind and has not had water for some
time, as there Is none in that vicinity. She
is a fine brood marc, and if any onchaslost
such an animal they should look after her
at once.
Mr. Chas. Lecp, of pine valley, who has
been in Spokane Falls for several months
past, died at that place last week from tho
effects of pneumonia. His father went over
after the body and returned to Pino val
lev with it last Sunday, where it was in
terred by sorrowing relatives and friends.
Young Lecp was a most estimable young
man and the news of his death will be re
ceived with much sadness by all who knew
him.
The notice we wrote of Prof. J. B. Ma
liana's lecture at the court house on Fri
day evening was unavoidably crowded out
of our last issue. He explained tho con
struction and operation of the Single Rail
and Saddle Car Railroad Co's system, of
which ho is the inventor. Mr. Mnhana
claims wonders for the now cystem, and
after a careful examination of his models
we arc inclined to admit his claims. If it
will operate ns ho says, it will certainly
revolutionize railroad building. A stock
company has been formed in this city for
tho purpose of putting tho system to a
practical test.
BOARD OF TRADE MEETING.
Election of Officers Providing a Hall
Other Business. '
The Union Board of Trade met at the
court houso Monday evening, and tho fol
lowing business was transacted:
The special committee appointed to pro
cure a hall reported that tho Daws hall
could be procured at a rental of $15.00 per
month, for the tci m of live years if neces
nry. Received, placed on file, and the
committee retained to further investigate
the matter.
Special committee on correspondence ver
bally reported nothing done, as in their
judgmentfurther time was necessary, which
was granted.
A special committee, composed of W. T.
Wilght, M. F. Davis ami J. v. bummers
was appointed to canvass tho town for
membership and see what could bo done to
wards sub-letting tho hall.
This being the annual election, W. T,
Wright was elected president: S. O. Swaek
hauler, vice president; J. W. Shelton, S. O
Swackhamer, E. S. McComas, G.F, Hall,
A, K. Jones, F. E. Foster, E. W. Davis and
T. B. II. Green, directors.
A resolution was introduced by A. Levy
to the effect that Davis' hall bo rented for
a period of one year, which was referred to
tho board of directors.
On motion tho meeting adjourned.
After tho meeting of the Board of Trade,
the new board of directors met for organi
zation. L.J. Dayls was elected secretary
andG. F, Hall treasurer of tho board for
tho ensuing year.
Bills to tho amount of $7.05 wore allowed.
A vote of thanks was extended to A. K.
Jones and J. E. Tuttlc, tho rotirlmr presi
dent and secretary for their etliciont servi
ces for tho past three years.
On motion the president and secretary
were instructed to telegraph G. W. Hunt
an invitation to come to Union and meet
with the Board of Trado at a time- suited to
his convenience.
On motion the meeting adjourned to
mcctXov, 10th at First National Bank.
THE O. & W. T. RAILROAD.
O. W.
Hunt Returns and Will Visit Union
In a Few Days.
President O. W. Hunt, of tho O. & W. T.
railroad returned rom the east last week
and slnco then has bt-n looking after the
interests of his road in Portland and the
Gruy's Harbor country. Ho states posi
tively th t it is his Intention to fulfill all of
his agreements with tho people of Eastern
Oregon and Washington. Mr. Hunt has
evidently had many difficulties to encoun
ter during the jiast few months nnd madg
several attempts to place tho bonds of tho'
O. & W. T. railroad with eastorn copltal
ists, which woro unsuccessful by reason of,
the machinations of powerful rivals. ,Hb
refuses to be Interviewed, but it it uiid(jrt-
stood that his bonds have been placed n
England und that his troubles on that saore
are at an ond. Mr. Hunt, and Hon. L.d'j
llinehart of this city, are now In Centrallnj
nti.l will Ila l,i Tr,t..n osinw. tfma tinrtw4fni$
when definite information will ho given
concerning the Union extension.
Cottiwold Bucks For Sale.
The underpinned ha a number of
oimlibre,; Cotuwold bucks for Sulfc
and tee them nt my farm in 'ove.
10-!) 1 1 L H. HOLM
OUR SOCIAL WORLD.
Brief Personal Mention Epitome of the
Week's Amusements.
Geo. Skinner, of Connorcrcok is hi re buy
inflows.
Fred Dill, of Baker City, Is in UnTonlin,
business.
There will be n wedding next .Saturdav.
Guoss who.
Prof. A!Tiiire,thc phrenologist, is now
in U (irnmlc.
D. W. Makinson, of Pine valley, is here
buying calves.
Mr. Ben Smith, of Ijlnud City, visited
Union this week.
Mr. J. P. Dcnney, of Pino valley, was in
tho city this week.
Mii-s Mau Summers has been quite sick
for several davs past.
Mrs. P. M. Cotlln returned from her visit
to the oast, a few days ago.
Mr. John Dcnney and wife came down
from Pine valley Monday.
Mrs. Thomas Myers, of North Powdor,
visited Union last Saturdav.
Mr. Chas. Bobius, of the Catherine creek
sawmill, visited Union, Monday.
Mr, J. M. Mitchell and family, of Wa'lowa,
were in tho city a few days ugo.
Mrs. J. T. Outhouse, of Ii Grande, is in
the city, the guest of Mrs. lMuohart.
lion. Henry llinehart, of La Grande,
made us a pleasant visit lost Friday.
Frank Chamber's from Baker City is
here trying to.purchaso a car load of pota
toes. Mr. J. M. Phy called on us, Saturday.
Ho has about :eeoercd from his recent
illness.
R. J. Kodgcrs, D. A. McAllister nnd S.
B. Williamson were over from La Grande
Tuesday,
Mr. James Donavan of Elgin, nnd Miss
Nellie Harper, of Enterprise, were married
a few days ago.
Mr, Harry H, Diets, son of president
Dictzof tho O. G. M. Co., of Cornucopia,
was in the city this week.
Mr. P. II. Collier, of Dukedom, Weakly
county, Tennessee, sent in this week and
subscribed for Tun Scout.
Dr. Pruden and family, formerly of this
city have moved to tho Willamette valley,
where they intend to locate.
Mr. Jos. Nodine, who has been on the
Sound for a year or two past, was visiting
friends ami relatives in Union this week.
Mr. Robt. Reese, of Joseph, Wallowa
county, who has been visiting friends in
Grande Hondo, returned home, Saturday.
Mr. James Richey, of Salem, wos in the
city this woek, the guest of Mr. and Mrs,
Tuttlc. Ho was on his yay to Council
Bluffs, Iowa, whore he will remain during
tho winter.
Attorney J. R. Crite? and family will
take their departure for Fairhaven, Wash,
next Saturday, and will make that their
future home. The ninny friends of Mr. and
Mrs. Crites regret to see them go.
Taylor Green, of Union, was in tho city
last evening on his way to Cow valley, Mal
heur county, to look after horso interests
thoic. Ho is the sanio old, jolly chap of
old, and enjoys a good time witli the boys.
Baker Democrat.
The following t-oeioty item appears in the
Milton Eagle: "We'll bet threo month's
subscription to tho Eaglo against a second
handcolllii that tho ugliest man in tho Pa
cific northwest is 1). J. Phelps, since ho has
shaved oil' his mustache."
Mr. A. B. Conley, and his son, E, E. Con
ley, tho big fur-uers of the Sahdridgo, made
us a pleasant visit Tuesday. The Conlcys
this year raised 80,000 bushels of wheat
nnd have already sold and delivered tho
most of it, realizing on an average 50 cents
a bushel.
Thomas J. McGrath, who has just re
turned from Baker City, says tho Portland
Welcome, states that Jack Vincent, well
known among Portland sporting men, is
the possessor of some of tho richest mines
in flic country, and as soon us he secures
means for developing them ho will be rated
very high by Dunn's Mercantile Agency.
In tho meantime he will continue to reside
in what the boys have christened "St. Vin
cent's Hospital."
Jas. Taylor, of Sanger, left lest week, for
Pittstield, Mass., on a visit to relatives.
Mr. Taylor Is owner of tho Gridiron quartz
mine, near Sanger. Ho has a shaft down
to a considerable depth, and nt the bottom
of tho shaft the oro vein was seven feet in
width. The oro Is tree milling und tho as
say value Is ?12(J0 per ton. Mr. Taylor un
doubtedly has a vory lino property. Ho
will return next April and at onco proceed
to develop tho mine,
r.oll of Honor.
Tho following pupil's names are inscribed
upon the roll of honor for tho Union public
school, in thoir respective grades. Tho
placing of a name upon this roll Implies
that the pupil has attumcd n general aver
age of 00 per cent, or over, In rccltutions;
has been good in deportment, und has been
neither absent nor tardy during the month,
Tho grades arc under' tho control of
the following teachers: Miss Nellie Ste
vens, 1 and 2; Miss Ethel Ritncr. 3; Mi3
'MInu Hastings, 4 and 6: Miss RutlilEaves,
,'WiUfl VJtM Ufioj&. anu u : -
-ifriirM'ODinjrpnMoipai.
4 Tho Pulpit nnd tho Stajrc.
Kev. F. M. Shrout, pator United Breth
ren Church, Blue Mound, Kan., .-.iv.n; "I
feel it my duty to tell what w.-nders Dr.
King's New IMscovcry has done for inc.
.My lung were badly disoa-otl, and my
parishoners thought I could live only a few
weeks. I took five bottle. of Dr. King's
New Discovery and am sound and well,
goining 20 lb in weight."
Arthur Love, manager Love's Funny
Folks Combination, writes : "After a thor
ough trial and convincing evidence, I am
confident Dr. King's Now Discovery for
Consumption, beats 'em all and cures when
everything cNo fails. The greatest kind
nes I can do my many thounnd friends is
to urge them to try it." Free trial hnttles
at Hrown's drug store. Kogul.ir size fJc.
and $1.00.
Letter List.
List of letters remaining uncalled for nt
tho po-tolllcc at Union, Oregon, fcr the
month ending Oct. 31, 1S00:
Curtis Georgo
Fordice IS S
Given Mrs C A
G recti C M
Klntiev W H
MeharVcy Sam
Noble W F
Trulllnger II
White John W
Wilkinson James
Crim O 1!
Gorden Win
Goldin Jamas
Uaims W II
Martin G M
Montgomery Miss D
Tlirashor Staavcu
Trullltiftor E L
White J W
Persons calling for any of the above- let
tors, will please say 'advertised.''
Mas. E. A. Awnn, P. M.
Epoch.
The transition from long, lingering and
painful sickness to robust health marks nn
epoch in the life of tho individual. Such a
rcmarkablo event is treasured in the memo
ry nnd tno agency whereby the good health
has been attained is gratefully blessed.
Hence it Is that so much is heard in praise
of Electric Bitters. So many feel they owo
their restoration to health, to tlio use of tho
Great Alterative and Tonic. If you arc
troubled witli any disease of Kidneys, Liv
er or Stomach, of long or short standing,
you will surely find relief by uso of Electric
Bitters. Sold at 50o. amU'l per bottle at
Brown's drugstore. Union, Oregon.
Council Proceedings.
At a regular meeting of tho council last
Saturday tho following bills were allowed :
Republican, publishing notice . . 1 ft)
A. Johnson, marshal salary ,"0 00
J. W. Kennedy, two days on equaliza
tion board (t 00
C, L. Blakesleo, recorder fees .... 17 00
Petitions for liquor license were presen
ted by D. Coroy nnd Ed Kcmillard. Tho
bonds offered being found incorrect tho
time was extended to Nov. -1th, at which
time the council adjourned to meet.
Bucklou'B Arnica Salvo.
Tin: Bkst S.u.vr. in tho world for Cuts,
Bruises, Sores, Ulcers, Salt Kheum, Fever
Sores, Tetter, Chapped Hands, Chilblains,
Corns, nnd all Skin Eruptions, and posl
alvely cures Piles, or no pay required. It
is guaranteed to give perfect satisfaction,
or money refunded. Price 2.") emits per
box. For sale nt Brown's drug store.
Church Dedication.
Tho dedication of tho new Catholic
church at La Grande, will tuko place on tho
!)th Inst. W. II. Gross, Aichbl.shop of
Oregon, will bo present and will deliver a
lecture. Everyone, without exception, is
perfectly welcome.
J. F. B!tot ii.i,Al), Pastor.
im mum iinimiiiiw m immn unwinmn him mmm i mimm
HORN.
STEWART. In Lower Cove, Oct. lit), 1800,
to the wife of Guy Stewart, a fcon.
MAltlUKJ.
BEKDINE HOWARD. At his residence.
Elgin, Oct. L', 1800. ,J. M. Herdino and
Arabola Howard, If, F. Burleigh, J. P
Oiliciating.
DEARTH MeNUTT. At tho residence of
tho bride's parents in Pino valley, Oct.
20, 1800 S. V. Dearth and Pcurl McNutt,
M. A.Scott, J. P., oiliciating.
WEBSTER-BAKER. At the Union Do
pot hotel. Tov. !), 1800, George C. Web
ster und Mary A. Baker.
DELP COOK. At tho residenco of J. Q.
Shirley. Nov. 5, 1690, Frank A. Delp and
Amy M. Cook.
NOTICE.
Notice is hereby given to nil parties In
debted to A. N. Gurducrifc Co., to settle the
sumo, cither by cash or note, on or beforo
tho 1.1th of Novomber. 1800. otherwise all
accounts will be placed in the hands of an
attorney for collection,
IMJ-W2 A. N. GARDNER CO.
ANDO.NTVOU KOKUKTIT,
Notice is hereby given to those knowing
themselves Indebted to mo to come forward
without delay ami Nettle the same, as I need
the money duo me, and must have it. Let
this be a sulllclent invitation.
ll-O-W W. D. BEIDLKMAN.
NOT1CJ5.
I will oiler for sale at tho Cotlln ranch
for tho next twenty days, 0 milch cows,
horsed of all description, one wagon, one
hack, one curt and general farming utensils.
I will tukotiH pay good merchantable wheat,
oats, barley, or good potatoes nt one cent
per pound, or muke a liberal discount for
cash.
Union, Oregon, Oct. .'W, 1800,
T NOTICK.
,-lfoAjj. Whom It May Conciiiuv :
m My notes are in the homln of O, V. Bell
for.icollcctkm. and thoso knowing them-
Selves lndulited to me uru rcouejited to 1m-
Iffitidlatoly call and settlo, my Initritctlons
rnixjjQ. enforce collection at once. Ulvo ut-
on and nave expense.
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They arc Fully Warranted in livery Particular,
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All of tho above reliable manufacture.
M arclwa re
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SUMMERS & LAYN13. Union, Oregon
TO CARRY AWAY
A.IDOLIFIEa: LEVY'S STORE.
-I am overstocked in-
Clothing, Dry Goods,
Goods, which
REGARDLESS 0
Call Early and Secure
BIG : BARGAINS!
fggThcsc goods are of the latest styles
anpl importations, but must and will be sold
at a sacrifice.
DEALER IN-
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Latest Styles.
Just Received, Direct from the East, a Largo Invoice- of LADIES' nnd
MISSES' CALFSKIN SHOES, tho Best Ever brought to this Mnrkot.
Also a Fine- Aasortmont of
GENT'S -:- FURNISHING -:- GOODS.
My Prices ivill suit tho times. Drop in aiirt see mo.
0. VINCENT. Main Strcot, Union, Or.
New RA.LyIv Goods.
-Just Received ut-
S. C. MILLER'S.
Parlor Suits in Mohair and Wool Plushes. A Fine Line of,i Up
holstered Chairs, Office and School Furniture, 5
OAKPETS, M1RROKS, ETC., ETC.,
In fuot, everything to bo found In u llrnt-clufrg furniture tore.
l'iCTUKH FRAMES Made to Order. AA-SLlrWSSS,tJr SASH, D00KS
and BLINDS. S. C. Millvjsi, KAffii5TOI;
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All Kinds.
An Elegant Assortment of
High Novelties in
Not to ho found elcewhoro
In Eastern Oregon,
Chamber Suits
In XVI. Antlijtto it Mahogony
litis WIS.
COST
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