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About The Oregon scout. (Union, Union County, Or.) 188?-1918 | View Entire Issue (Dec. 18, 1890)
regent ifconx. THURSDAY, DECEMBER 18. ISflO. AT HOME. A Paragraphic Record of Baoont Happen ings la and Around tho Clt7. IJuy your holiday good? of Jones r.ro. Get your presents ready for tbo Christmas tree. Komomber tiie magquerodc bail, Christ mas night. Visiting card wedding cards and bull programmes, neatly executed at tho SCoUT job olllce. Attention is called to J. I.. Albcrson's notice to debtors in this issue. Jesso is in need of what is due him. If you want to be astonished at the cheap ness of holiday goods, visit Jones Uro's store nnd learn their prices. Sirs. Alger, at the postofllco store, has a nice line of holiday goods which she will sell at very reasonable prices, Ueforc sc lecting your presents call on her, 2t. llie fcast Oregonlan is warning tho citi zens of Pendleton to take precautions njainst a possible diphtheria epidemic Three cases aro reported to be in the city. Remember that Mrs. Ilinehart leads in tke millinery business and is always up with the latest fashions. Tor everything you need in that line call on her. 18-3 tv U. S. Grant, postmaster at Dallas. Ore- on, informs the Salem Journal that George "Washington of that place has skipped out to purU uuknawn. Nothing is said about the rest of the prominent men of the town. Ladies, Misses and children woolen un dernare, a larre assortment, just received at Mrs. Kineharts. Alio, mittens, gloves. hosiery, etc., in endless variety, which will be sold at extremely low prices. t-2 Tho most captirutins of mixed drinks ', prepared by Charles Llttell, the mixologist at Wilson's saloon. This gentleman is an expert at his business and never fails to please the mott fastidious. The exposition recently held at Spokane lulls was anything; but a linanclal success Tho buildings, which cost the stockholders over $110,000, were recently sold to tho city for about two-thirds that sum. If you want setaething real nice for a Christmas present don't fail to call on Jones Bros. They always' lead in matters of this kind, and will be sure to suit you. Their prices this year are lower than ever. The Chronicle ays: J. II. Nodinc is about to louse his father's great ranch. Should he do so lie will subdivide it and re lease it to sereral hundred tenants and thereby the county will be mutuallr bene fitted. Clay Ellsworth, formerly of La Grande, has opened a new butcher shop in the thriv ing city of Elgin. Thus, withS the comple tion of the Elgin branch, the exodus of the citizens of the once prosperous city of La Grande commences. Mr. and Mrs. J, B. Dolby, of Big creek, are making extensive preparations for their Christmas masquerade and fancy dress ball. Every minor detail will reccivo the strictest attention in order to make the af fair a grand success, Tho citizens of Eagle valley will indulge in Christmas tree festivities this year. The trce'will bo in the middle district school house, and a royal good time is promised tho young folks, who aro anxiously await ing the arrival of Santa Claus. Captain U. B. Scott, a pioneer steamboat man of the Willamette, has now in course of construction two propellers to run be tween Tacoma and Seattle, that are calcu lated to run at a rato of thirty miles per hour. They will be the fastest water crafts in tho world. Tho wheat blockade along the line of the , O. it W. T. railroad in Umatilla countv, is at an end. Cars aro now being distributed at the various stations and the hnmenso piles of wheat are being, rapidly transpor ted to market. A rise in tho price of this article will follow. Articles have been filed with the secie tary of stato incorporating the Central Grando Hondo Irrigation Company, with principal oillco at La Grande. The capital stock is ?300, divided into shares of H. Harrell, W. Chenault, John Peach andW. G. Peach aro the incorporators Wednesday evening of last week, James Johnson noticed a vory bright light in tho honso occupied by Chas. Myors. Ho en tered nnd discovered two children nlonc, one in tho cradle, and tho other building a fire around it with rags. It might have proved disastrous but for tho timely arrival of Jim. Geo. Burd, who was hurt by tho caving in of the gravel bank In La Grando a couple of weeks ago, was taken to tho hospital at Portland this week. His coudition has not improved much since tho accident, but it is hoped that ho will rapidly improve under J tho skillful caro of tho nurses at the hospi tal. Two freight trains collided below Uma tilla last Friday, resulting in tho death of ono brakeman, who was acting in tho ca pacity of fireman, and seriously injuring ono or two others. Tho accident is attribu ted to carelessness on tho part of trainmen in not giving proper attention to orders re ceived. Major Hondershott, tho 'Drummer Boy of the Kappahannock." who gave an enter tainment in Union some months ago, was arrested last Friday in Portland, on a charge of obtaining money under false pre tenses, and was arraigued in court tho next day. His case was continued until Thurs day. Hendershott was released on 2S0 bonds. The news comes from Cornucopia that tho Oregon Gold Mining Company have to ' cuifcl' the herrieei of a new manager and superintendent in tho person of Mr. II. II. Webb, of Wardner, Idaho, who has the reputatlou of bolns one of the foramosi mining men In the oountry. Tlii prospeels for tho camp are very bright, A rieh vfln of ore wait found a few days ao in tho Bod . Jaolitt mine, whW in of the highest grade everfctruokin tlio camp. Ti,o year i. at hand, i lurry an-! settle your Cove dnu " "re arc .nt without longer delay. The larg'' site f'''i:u- !y u- 1 ill the c tm ty clerk's utile? wu- removi 1 o-terJ.iy to the olllce of Sheriff B ilies. This flno winter weatii-r makes wood hauling easy, but does not create a very great demand for thewirtide. Last Wotlitefclay Xick Firklin foittni his 'Jersey calf dead, out in the field. Kick ius to be having bad Inck with his stock this year. Assessor J. 1). Guild is making some valuable improvements on his reeidenco and grounds in this city. His examplo should bo followed. A license to wed was issoed to Tho. Bu chanan and Lavilla M. Peck, by the county clerk last Tue.-dny. The parties to the transaction reside in Pino vUuy,. Out of 320 inmates of the State peniten tiary, all but two use tobacco In some form. These two aro certainly deserving of a chioino, if not of executive clemency. . Eygs, buttor and wood taken in exolumgo torgoods at Mrs. Rinehart' millinery store. Shu will aho take timo checks on tho O. W. T. railroad company, for goods. 18 3w The funeral of Mrs. Wardner took place yesterday from the Methodist church In this city at 2 p. ni. Several young gentle men of Union served as pail bearers. The neatot and most stylUh millinery goods eoi.ssant'y being rcoeivod at Mrs. Blnehart's mitliuerv store. Purchasers should always bear this in mind, is 3 George Oberts was brought over from ML Grande last Monday, by P. II. Murray, suffering from a lingering fover. Ho nlll receive proper medical treatment in this city. A Christmas sermon will bo preached at tho Presbyterian church next Sabbath morning. At 7 p, m. a service of song will be held. Come and hear. W. J. IIuuiiEs, Pastor. The M. E. church is making preparations f.ir a Christinas hue and appropriate exer cises to be given on Christmas eve. It has not yet been decided whether it will bo in the church or opora house. The vaults attached to the offices of Clerk Oliver and Recorder Elliott, have been provided with Iron book shelves with adjustable rollers. They aro very conven ient, as well as a protection against fire. G. W. Parker, an old and highly respected citizen of Baker City, died at that place hist Tuesday. He has served honorably in sev eral otliciul positions, among which being treasurer, county clerk and county judgo of Baker county. The regular meeting night of tho Knights of Pythias lodge of this city has been changed from Weduosday to Thursday night. This is done in order to accomodate a few members who were prevented from attending on tho old night of meeting on ac count of business. In buying your Christmas presents do not fail to call at the Union furniture store, where you will find an elegant line of holi day goods, that arc as useful as thoy are ornamental. Prices aro within the rcauh of all. Mr. Miller believes in a judicious uo of printer's ink, and as a result his business is rapidly growing. Attention is called to his large ad. In this Issue. It is again authentically reported thatMr. Hunt has disposed of his bonds 'and that work on tho Wallula-Portland nnd the Gray's Harbor lines will be pushed rapidly to completion. A general opinion Is enter tained that these lines will bo in operation before work is resumed on tho Grande Hondo extension, as it is impossible to fin ish this piece of work in time to secure tho subsidy. Tho Union warehouse, Hall Bros, propri etors, have shipped, between September 1st and December 1st. overTOJ tons of hay and 350 tons of grain. Besides this amount theic has been loaded from the sido track about 300 tons of hay and grain. Wo ven ture the assertion that since tho comple tion of tho E gin branch, La Grande will not protend to compete with us in tho shipping of these commodities. A horse belonging to Prof. T. A. Itino- hart, while hitched to a buggy at Island City, got loose after dark last Tuesday ev ening and traveled all tho way to Summer ville, whero ho arriyed about 10 o'clock, a distance of liftcon milos, without doing any damage to the buggy or harness, says the Summervillo Pross, Ho crossed several bridges and traveled through a short dis tancc of timbered road. Persons who abuse tho horse should think of such inci dents as this and ceaso to hurt them. No matter how mild the winter may ho, cattle will always como out better in tho spring if they are allowed to be under shel ter during the stormy season. If it bo only a roof of poles proporly covered with straw, nnd straw piled up on the north and wost sides to keep all the rain and wind oil', it may be tho means of avoiding heavy losses, and the only expense attached to this is a few day's labor. Try this plan and you will be convinced that your trouble will bo well repaid. Sheltou & Carroll, ono of our cntorpris- ing law firms have secured an Edison pho nograph from an agent at Spokane Palls, Wash. As tho manufacturers do not sell them outright, these gentlemen are com pelled to pay a yearly rental of ?50 for the uso of the same. It is a first-class sulHtl tutofora stenographer, and, used in con nection with their Smith-Premier type writor recently purchased, will greatly ex pedite tho taking of testimony, etc,, in oasos pending in court or before rcfircos. Those goutlomen firmly believe that "time saved Is money made." honoe the outlay. The jury In the onto of - the State of Ore gon vs. IS. '. MeCarty, who was Indicted for killing one T. O. Wlr.nlnghaiu, in a va riety theatre in Bukor City tome week axo. returned K Verdlot of not zuilty, after deliberating over twenty-fun r h urn. At the Mine term of court James Ferris, well kuuwn here, was sentenced to one ye.ir in the peulto.itury for forgery, and one Geo. O Nulrect'w I twice that Icjrtli "f time for purloining a suit of clothe. The Baker county cUU.-uv who acted as jurors certain ly did not ant very wine in aenjmtimc a man who look human life and then bn-urceru- ting two oj.ers for a much loss crime OUR SOCIAL WORLD. Brief Personal Mention Epitome of the Week's Amusements. fr. M. Wilkinson visited Union, Tues- Jay. I Mr. J. W. Lee, of Hamo tlat, called on us i Saturday. Mis Lm Komlllurd ii very low, with Inng fever. Mr. B. V. Koger, of tho Cove, called on us Saturday. Mr. A. T. Nelll, of La Grande, was in town Monday. Mr. J. It. Corbln left for Hugcnc, Mon day evening. Mr, Wm. Wilson made La Grande a Hy ing visit Tuesday. Unole Billv Wilson, of Big oreok, visited Union recentiy. Mr. A. Keller, of Sunuuorvillc, called on ns lust Monday. Mr. Wm. Martin was down from tho Park last Friday. Mr. Dutic.m McLean was over.frotn Island City last Monday. Mr. b. O. iswnckhnner loft forSalom last Tuesday evening. Mr. P. H. Murray' was over from La Grande, Monday, Hon. Henry ilinehart was over from La Grande last gatiuday. Mr. 1). Corey and tamily have mocd into tho Wm. Both reMdenue. Mrs. I). W. Johnson made our olllce a pleasant visit last Friday. Mr. B, Logsdon, of High valley, made us a substantial visit Tuesday. Mrs. J. T. Outhouse, of La Grando, vlsl tod irlonds in Union this week, Mr. C. W. Oliver and O. E. Marvin were up Irom Summerville, Saturday. Mr. E. P. McDaniel.the popular ncrchant of Cove, called on usyesturday. Mr. C. C. Colliuberry left a fe days ago to look at the Coos bay country. Mr. Wm. Raley, of Pocatello, Idaho, will get the news from Tin: Scout hereafter. Mr. G. E. Allen and wife, of North Pow der, wore visitors to Union last Monday. Thomas A Delaney, of tho Cove, sent in this week and subscribed for Tin: Scout. Mr. W. It. Uushor and wife celebrated (heir silver wedding anniversary last Thurs day. Mr. Thos Allon and wife, of Antelope, made our olllce a pleasant call last Thurs day. Mrs. C. It. Drake moved to Summervillo last Sunday and will make that her future home. 1 G. Ilanna, nianagorof tho Northwest ern agency, of East Portland, was in tho city Tuesday. Miss Helen Levy returned to Union last Friday, aftor a lung visit to relatives and friends in Portland. Mr. Thos. Lothian, tho Denver capitalist, was in the city a few days ago on a visit to Judgo Litcheuthaler. Surveyor.!. W. Kimbrell writes that ho will leave Pendleton in a few days for his home in Noith Powder, Miss Libble Richardson, from North Powder, has accepted a position in tho dining room at tho Centennial hotel. Messrs. N. S. Blank, G. L. Custlo and Clark Newman, of North Powder, mado our olllce a pleasant visitlasl Saturday, A largrf number attended tho dance at tho Cove last Friday, from this city, and report that they had a mostenjoyablo time. There was quite a nnmberof commercial travelers on our streets this week. Busi ness must bu flourishing in Union, as they say they always do well hero. lion Chas. Goodnough, of Island City, is no iv in New York, attending tho bedside of his daughter, Bossie, who is lingering in the last stages of consumption. Mr, Johnny McLean, who has been in Scotland for some timo, is now in Illinois, on his way home. Ho and lady will arrive here about the lust of the mouth. Mr. John Hailey, Jr., deputy sheriff of Umatilla county, was in town Friday, look ing for a man who jumped his bonds. We acknowledge a pleasant call. Mrs. Sullivan returned last Friday from Portland, being unable to get much relief Irom tho phyticlaus there. She left Mary there to attend school this winter. Mr. S. A. Cunningham, of Cornucopia, and Miss Mary Goodall, of Union, wero married in Portland last week. Their many friends in Union county wish them success and happiness. Master Harry Coopor was tho recipient of a birthday party and many congratulations by his young friends Inst Monday evening at tho homo of his parents in North Union, It was his fifteenth birthday. Mr. James Sams was down from Big creek, Friday. He informs us that ho has bought tho farm of Frank Ayers, consisting of ICO acres. Mr. Sains has now 010 acres of as fine land as there is In Oregon. Thanksgiving passed off very quietly In Harney, says tho Press. No ono very drunk and everybody happy "and thaukful. We do not consider a man drunk when ho can lay on his back in tho street and motion teams around him. Quito a number of tho Pino valley people aro in the city this week. Among them wo notice Bruce Pancake, Charles Geno, John and George Dciiney, Scott Curry, Albert Curry, Kelsay Porter, J. P. Dcnno, wife and daughter, nnd J. B Wheelock and family, Mr. W, T. Burdett, of Cornucopia, and Mis Lilly Brown, of Tacoma, wero mar ried in Portmod n low days ago. Tho many friends of Mr. Burdett, in Union county, 1)1)1 that lm ltus ourod the treasure lie dtwerves, and wUh him and his wife all huppiiioss. Mr. Jesse Alboroon. the Cornueopla-incr- hant. c.!!c.lonitli fore part of the week. He BfidJil- ;.V- are visiting relatives and frjc.U 1. 1 (h valley. The recent destruc tion of hla si .ire by lire, U a great loss to Mr. Albersoii and lie is struggling bravely to get In running order again. Ho ha opened up Ui ) Albino hotel, and Is utili zing port ui it for a tore. i Mr. nnd Mr- John Wi.kn n. . t Hh;h yalley, were in the city Mn. lav lajlng in Christnins presents and potting ready for the holidays. While here they subteribed for another copy of Tun Scout to lx sent to their son, Joseph, who is attruding school at the Cove. A pleasant social gathering was had at thu rosldcnco of P. C. Reams, last Saturday evening. A number of invited young folks participated in games and dice -ful chat until a lato hour, when all returned home, expressing themselves as haingbien loy ally entertained. Mr. Nelson Murray, accompanied by his brother, returned from Athena-a few days ago whero his son, Pete, i. Ho reports that Pcto h getting along nicely and will soon recover from the shootiti. Mrs. Murray, his mother, will remain with him until he is well enough to return home. The bonds otE. II. Mi, cx-oounty clerk of Buker county, indicted for forgery, was raised by Judge Fee from $St)0 to $1500, to appear before the next grand jury, pending tho decision of Ins honoi cmir.'rnlng tho legality of the indictment returned ly the late grand jury. Conclusive evidence is said to exist establishing the guilt of Mix, but for some reason no is not piosumted, presumably on account of his standim; so cially nnd financially, as an ordinary rimi nal would bo. What is our country coming to? Is thl tho equal rights to all as laid down In our constitution? The holiday number of West Shore is an elegant specimen of color printing, its de signs are beautiful ami varied, and iU lit erary features aro of tho highest older, all being suited to tho season. Nothing finer has been received from tho great eastern illustrated papers. Every journalist in the northwest feels proud that such a publica tion, which has no rival outside of Now York City, should bo produced hero, and every citizen of the northwest should take nn equal pride in it and give it a hear ty support. Copies of tho holiday number can be purchased of news dealers, or by mail from the publishers at Portland, Ore gon. Prico 2.") cents. Musical Concert. Miss May Stevens, assisted by hor music pupils, will given "Mnsicalo" at tho Meth odist church, Friday evening. Dec. l!)th. The following programme will bo rendored: Instrumental duet Misses Winnie Tut tlo and Maggie Dobbin. Piano solo Harry Walrnth. Piano solo Miss Tina Kennedy. Piano solo Miss Dora Springer. Instrumental duotr Georgia Etikin and Edna Remillard. Piano solo Miss Nellie Wright. Piano solo Miss Flora Springer. Piano solo Miss Kate Wright. Vocal duct Mrs. Lloyd and Mrs. Cooper. Piano solo Miss Helen Striker. Instrumental duet Misses Winnie Tut tic and Addle Hutchinson. Vocal solo Mrs. M. M. Hall. Piano solo Miss Lulu Romillard. Song Stella Levy. Piano solo Edna Romillard. Instrumental duet Misses Lulu and Le na Remillard. Vocal solo Mrs. J. L. Carter. Instrumental duet Miss Tina Kennedy and Master Harry Wal.iath, Eupepsy. This is what you ought to have, Intact, you must have It, to fully enjoy life. Thousands arc searching for it daily, and mourning because they find it not. Thous ands upon thousands of dollars aro spent annuolly by our peoplo in tho hopo that thoy may attain this boon, And yet it mny bo had by all. Wo guaranloo that Electric Bitters, if used according to direc tions and tho uso persisted in, will bring you Good Digestion nnd oust tho domon Dyspepsia and install instead Eupepsy. Wo recommend Electric Bitters for Dys pepsia and all diseases of tho Liver, Stom ach and Kidneys. Sold at f0c. nnd ?1 per bottle by R. II. Brown, the druggist, Now Grist Mill. Tho Davis Brothers, of this city, have about completed arrangements for tho erection and equipping of a now grist mill in this.city, with a capacity of fifty barrels porday. H will bo a full roller mill of tho latest and best manufacture, and run In the Interests of tho farming community in gen eral. They aro now negotiating for n suita ble water power, which, if thoy cannot se cure for n fair consideration, will bo sup planted by steam. Tho mill will bo in run ning order by tho timo threshing is finished next fall and custom grinding will bo mado a specialty. Itwlli bo a great convenience, to our farmers and will undoubtedly bo ac corded a hearty patronage. Talco It Before BreaUfaat. Tho great appotizor, tonic and llvor regu lator. In use for moro than CO years in England, Positivo specific for liver com plaint. Bad tasto in tho mouth on aris ing in tho inornint.', dull pains In the head and back of tho eyes, tired feeling, dizzi ness,' lanpour symptoms of Hver com plaint. Remedy Dr. Henley's English Dandelion Tonic, Relieves constipation, sharpens tho appotlta and tones up tho en tiro system. Get tho genuine from your druggist for $1, and take according to di rections. 7-3-yl i NOTIOK TO SliTTI.K. All persons Indebted to tho undersigned, by note, booK nccount or otherwise, are expected to settle their accounts without further notice. I am compelled to adopt this courso on account of my losses by thu recent 11 ro in Cornucopia. 12 18-3ni J. L. ALBERSON. no its. OAItUOLU In thi city. Monday, Dee. 15, lrt). to the wife ui J. M. Carroll, a son, Wtdght H14 pound. Mother mid child doing well, but Marlon seems to be allttlo "ogslted." The llmt In timation wc had of tbo above iimutloiioil event was when Marlon ruhd Into our oillco and exclaimed : "I tell you luM u Jo Dandy. He's got a (1st on him like a slugger and yuii just ought to hear him ting.' It is needless to say that law cases itudbusiuesD will bo matters of secondary consldiratlou until that boy gets to bo sev eral weeks older. rw 4$ S3 )Said a critical tramp,"! would say Crusts of bread often come in." my wav: 'out uey re tousrt now no more Where the.WireGuuzeDoor GiresJ'the air inthvefif-ijilfplay,, Buy the CHARTER OAK, 2T"We are sole agents for those well known Stovos and Ramrni. In BAKING. ROASTING, ECONOMY of FUEL, SAVING of MEATS, and DURABILITY, they are superior to any nthor Ho o'illeil first-class stovo made in America, and we are now selhnc them FAR CHEAPER than any so-called first-class stovo has ever been loldtln Eastern Oregon. They are Fully Warranted in livery Particular, Thl i not. an Hie and vnlulcss nscrtmn, but a warrantee backed by tho well known integrity and reliability of the Charter Oak Manufacturing Co. ZHF-W'o aro also car rying a complete assortment of HEATING STOVES! All of tho above H a rclwa re TTI i ""TCTT(fT Is in charge of a first-class workman, nnd nil kinds J KJ Li -L JL1 OXXvy L of rcparing and job work done at rensonablo rates, and satisfaction guaranteed. Call and examine our goods and prices. SUMMEJvS & LAYNK. Union, Oregon -1-L7t i mm TO CARRY AWAY BARGAINS, at ADOLPH LEVY'S STORE. 1 am overstocked in Clothing, Dry Goods, and all kinds of Dress Goods, which must be sold regardle: H Call Early and Secure BIG : BARGAINS! t-Tliesc goods are of the latest styles and importations, but must and will be sold at a sacrifice. Are You froins to Plant an Orcliarfl? Of Payette, Ada County, Idaho. Has tho Largest General llnrecry Btoek in tho Mountain Country 125 Acroa. Trees from Pnyetto Nursery will reach Ornndo Hondo valley in six bourn from tho timo they aro taken from tho ground. fountain Crown Trees are Hardy, Vigorous and Healthy. Do not order until you luivo visited ournursory, seen our agent or got our prices. Wholesale and retail. 0-20-yl HOTOGRAPHS! iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiitiiiiia The Jones Bros., Photographers, Union, Oregon, are now prepared to do finer work than ever before. NEW SCENEltY and ACCESSOKIES. All work guaranteed to givo satisfaction or no charges. HUE LIffl aii fl SIMIi. (OPPOSITE CENTENNIAL HOTEL.) Wm. S- Bowker, Kverything t'irgt Clasa. 'Bus to and Fiom the Depot Making Connection with all Pass senger (Trains. . . . l s; hi'? JSC Knfl sn reliable manufacture. r f AND Tinware 5S OF COST. Proprietor Terms Very IteanoiiaWe. m m Wnntngl I VW IU M U:M IWW JJ 11 fcl M HT I II W