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About The Oregon scout. (Union, Union County, Or.) 188?-1918 | View Entire Issue (Dec. 25, 1890)
Si ffylgiy -Ti-lir'S ! circuit 00 1 1 v "vcn la tins cltyon the WvUlSil (Vm second Monday In February. Tho docket 1 is already stifllc.ently largo to requiro two tJ.I I fl IJI.UJLlJL!UIJUU-.S.TllLJ.kJ.UJgS OWE CHRISTMAS NIGHT. TIIU11SDAY, DECEMBER 25, 1800. AT HOME, A Paragraphic Record of Recent Happen ings In and Around the City. Merrv Christmas 1 Holiday goods at cost. Jones Uros. In consequent of tlio McKinlcy bill, yeast is said to be raising everywhere. Glassware. lamps, and holiday goods nt cost irtid less than cost at Jones Bros, A branch of tho Fanners' Alliance Is to bo organized nt Lostine in Wallowa county. C. M. Foster, the Iiakcr City surveyor, is engaged in laying out an addition to Union, for S. O. Swackhainer. If you want to be astonished at the cheap ness of holiday goods, visit Jones Uro's store and learn their prices. f The Ladies' Foreign Missionary Society meets at the Presbyterian church, Friday, Dec. 2Gth at 2 o'clock p. in. The Davis grist mill will bo finished by tho tunc threshing commences instead of by the time threshing is finished, as repor ted In our last Issue. Mrs, Alger, at the postolllco store, has a nice line of holiday goods which she will sell 'at very reasonable prices. Deforc se lecting your piescnts call on her, 2t. Next week and the new year will begin. Leave off from all your bad habits and evil ways, pay your Cove ill us store ac count, and go on your way rejoicing. A general meeting of the board of trade will be held at the hall on Monday evening, Dec. 29, 1S90. All members aro earnestly requested to bo present. Remember that Mrs. Iiinehart leads in the millinery business nnd is always up with tho latest fashions. For everything you need in that line call on her. 18-3 w fi Eggs, butter and wood taken in exchange iorgoods at Mrs. IMuehart's millinery store. She will also take time checks on the (). it AV. T. railroad company, for goods. 18 3v The neatest and most stylih millinery goods constantly being received at Mrs. Jtinchart's millmcrv store. Purchasers should always bear this in mind. 18-3v Marriage licenses were issued to the fol lowing parties during tho week: J. W. Chattin and Daisy L. Settlcuicir; C. C. Fowler and Annie Hurst; E. J. Couper and Ida A. Davis. Presbyterian services next Sabbath at 11 a. in., "A New Year Sermon," At 7 p, m. "Tho Present Profit of True Religion'1' All aro cordially invited to attend W. J, Hughes, Pastor. It is rumored, says an exchange, that the division terminus of the Union Pueilic is to be removed from The Dalles to Squally Hook, a point thirty-two miles cast of that place. Charles Fisher, the bascballist, who lost Ills leg in a railroad accident last spring, blis associated himself with Mark D. Scott, in the cigar and confectionery business in La Grande. County Commissioner John McDonald visited Elgin recently for tho purpose of inspecting the bridge across Grande Itonde riyer at that place, which is said to be in a very dilapidated condition. The masquerade ball to be given In this city tonight gives promise of being a very enjoyable affair. A large number of tick ets have been sold. Spectators will bo charged 0 cents admission. If you want something 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 suro to suit you. Their prices this year are lower than ever "Whllo cutting timber in the mountains last week, Mr. Gus Johnson had the mis fortune to sovcrely cut his foot with an axo. 15y the use of a cane he is enabled to ruffle slow progress upon our streets, Major Ilendershott, the Rappahannock drummer boy, was honorably acquitted of tho chargo of obtaining money under false pretenses, for which ho was arrested and bound oyer, in Portland a few days ago Tho major was evidently unjustly accused. Sheriff Holies has put up a telephone lino between his olllco at the court house and his residence. It is a great convenience, enabling him to carry on a conversation with his folks at home and still bu at his oilico performing his official duties. G. W, liartmcssand wife, of La Grande, were thrown from their wagon Wednesday evening nnd were both badly bruised Mrs, Uartmess' right wrist was broken and Mr, Bartmess, leg recently broken was again hurt. Surely, misfortunes never conic singly. What might have terminated in a disas trous contlagration was discovered in Sum merville, under the sidewalk near tho old livery stable, last Thursday night. Some carolcss individual dropped a cigar or vil lainous cigarette which started the lire Mtfti and boys should not expose that or any other town to destruction with such things. Articles of incorporation of tho Elkhorn Motor apd Railroad Company were filed with the secretary of state last week. Tho incorporators aro Messrs. A. P. Campbell, a canltalist of Denver. T. F. Camnbell and JipD. W. C. Nelson, of Baker City. Tho ob- Mcct of tho company Is to build and equip n tallroad or motor lino from Baker City to North Powder, a distance of 18 miles, by way of Rock and Pino creeks. Tho capital Ltock If $300,000, with 300,000 shares at $1 L-ni afinrn II Stockholders of the Single Rail and Sad- llo Car Company will bo pleased to loam that Mr. Mahnnna has tiled four patents, sovcrlng thirty-one claims, and having passed inspection full patents will be Is- tucd on Wednesday. March 21st, says tho j Grande Chroniile. His system is pro- lounccd in th jHuttont ollloe to be the grand- st tilt mat lias noen niaiio lor years in rail roading. Hi says that the stock will sell it its far'' ai soon as patents aro Uiued. rhts syitem covers operation by both clec rlcity and it&itn. Speed will roach 7.1 luilc.s pcrliour and cost of construction nnd petition about half the present cost. weeks to diposo of it. and if cases contin ue to be filed it will bo one of the largat dockets in tho history of the county. Tno Spokane National Bank, ona of the oldest institution in the elty of Spokano Falls, closed its doors Io.t Wednesday morning. The cause of its distress is tho failure to realize on certain securctios from the mining districts surrounding there. G. W, Hunt hrfs loase; and will soon be gin to operate the fifteen miles of North ern Pacific road between Hunt's Junction and Pasco. This will give the traveling public quick connections lor points cust nndwoston the Northern, will bo better for shippers, and will enable the O. & W. T. to better accomodate local travel. A new time card is looked for. The residence of Abo Johnson, situated about four miles north of Summervlllc, was completely destroyed by lire about one o'clock last Thursday night, the 11th inst. The lire originated from a defective stovepipe. Jlr. Johnson had put up most of his winter provisions and his total loss will bo nearly $S00, Tho family apparel and household goods were all consumed. During the remainder of the holidays all kinds of holiday good", including glass ware, lamp", jewelry, etc., will be sold at actual cost and many articles will be sold nt less than cost at Jones Bro's store. They do not intend to carry over anything in that line, and if the goods cannot bo sold they will be given away. Drop in and you will bo astonished nt how cheaply you can buy things. In the habeas corpus case of John Dcn ney vs. J. P. Denney, in which the plaintiff seeks to secure the possession, care and control of his minor child, Henrietta Den ney, who had heretofore been given into the care and custody of tho defendant for a specified time, which time is yet unex pired, the decree of the court was that tho child remain with the defendant, J P. Den ney, who is Us grandfather. It is a com plicated case, involving many intricate questions of law, and it is not altogether improbable but that the supremo court will have to pars upon it before a final decision is rendered. A Grand Inheritance Loft to us by Our Noblo Forefathers. Aaron Updyke, a rc-idcnl of Pine valley, was adjudged insane by Judge Sanders last Tuesday. He is 31 years of ago nnd is a farmer by occupation. He came to Pino valley from Indiana and has made that place his homo miico leaving his native State. The cause of his insanity is said to be hereditary to a certain extent, being afllicted with spasms at irregular intervals. He .shows no disposition to bo violent, and it is thought by his relatives that he can bu greatly relieved, if not ontLcly cured by the skill at the State hospital for the insane. Sheriff Holies conveyed the unfortunate man to Salem by last evening's train. men of Tho Ssattlo-Boise Railroad. 1 Editor McCoinas, of the Chronicle, is very enthusiastic as to the futiiD of tho Single Rail and Saddle Car railroad, and makes a a great oiler to the incorporators of tho company who propose to build a road from Seattle through the Seven Devils country to Boise City. His ejaculations are as fol lows : A line of railroad is completed, the incor poration is formed and surveyors are in tho 11. id to locate a railn ad from Seattle to Spokano Falls, thonco through the Palonso cuitntry to Lowiston, thence through tho Seven Devils country to Payette and Boise City. The citizens of Baker City are some what excited over this now enterprise head ed by such med as Jo Pankhani and J. E. Fulton. People who know the country from Lowiston to Seven Devils will at once recognize tho fact that from Lowiston to Elgin, up the Grando Rondo river, thenco over the Hunt grade to Union, thenco up Pylo canyon to Baker City, thenco to SeV' en Devils is tho only practicable route Over this route tho Chroniclo will under take to secure the Hunt gtado for almost nothing and to furnish tho Singlo Rail and Saddle Car system for a limited amount of stock and to guarantee it to do tho carrying and cost less than one half for construction and operation. That is the best rotito for a paving road that could bo found on tho Pa cific coast, nnd tho "Single Rail and Saddle Car system Is the only road that can bo built, equipped and operated at a protlt over anything but through lines, and somo of you who don't know anything about this system are cautioned right hero to not forget what wo say, as it will como handy for future reference. Elostric Bittern. This remedy is becoming so well known and so popular as to need no special men tion. All who have used Elcetile Bitters sing the samo song of praise. A purer medicine does not exist and It is guaran teed to do all that is claimed. Electric Bitters will euro all diseases of tho i,Iver and Kidneys, will remove Pimples, Boils, Salt Rheum and other affections caused by Impure blood. Will drivo Malaria from the system and prevent as well as euro ull Malarial fevers. For euro of Headache, constipation and Indigestion try Electric Bitters Entire satisfaction guaranteed or or money refunded. Price 50 cto. and f 1.00 po bottle nt Brown's drug store, Union. Take it Before Brsaltfast. The great appetizer, tonic and liver regu lator. In use for moro than 60 years in England, Positive specific for liver com plaint. Bad tasto in tho mouth on aris ing in the inornlns.', dull pains In the head and back of the eyes, tired feeling, dizzi ness, laiigour xyiniitoms of liver com plaint. Rwnifdy Dr. Henley's EnglUh Dandelion Tunic. Reliove constipation, harpens the appetite and tone up the en- tiro system. Get tho genuine from your druggist for $1, and take according to di rections 7-0-yl XOTJUi: TO SIJTTI.K. All persona Indebted to the undemiziied. by bo to. Imhji: noeuiint or other wise, are expected to Kettle their accoui.t. without furtb-r Holier. I am oumpo.k-.l ! udopt till c oil ree on account t my 1ohm- by the roct-nt ilr in Cornucopia. Our nation was in its infancy then. Tho patriotism of our forefathers had given to Mother England her bitterest draught of disquietude. Tho grena diers were guarding with closo vigi lance every stronghold tho handful of patriots hud erected. Tho battles of Lexington nnd Hunker Hill had been fought. Our glorious Declaration of Independence had been issued. All the colonies were in commotion. The tumult of revolution held sway. Op pression had been defied and dared. The greedy hand of King Gcorgo III stretched forth across tho Atlantic to grasp a new found treasure but a ser pent was hidden among the roses. Its sting was ready to pierce the heart of the one who sought to trample on it. It was one hundred and fourteen years this Christinas night, that tho Delaware river was roaring and rolling madly as scarcely ever before, with musses of broken ice rasping on each other. Tho wind swept desolately across the stricken land. Fierce blnsls of sleet and ruin whirled in rythm to the gale. The British soldiers were feasting m 1 ronton. Just across tho mad river, Washington's handful of patriots were sheltered from the chill ing storm in their scantily supplied quarters. Tho Hessian general in Trenton was drunk in tho Christmas revel. IIo forgot his mission, forgot his master, forgot all but the brimming decanters of wine. In the tcrriblo midnight hurricane, Washington as sembled his followers on the bank, and then with hearts stern nnd steadfast they embarked in frail boats for tho other side, to give tho drowsy Britains iv surprise, for the night was so ter rible' that even the strategy of war was almost baflled except in the hearts of men warring for their homes and children. With silent hands and speechless tongues tho bravo steered their way among blocks lloating ice, and in tho blinding storm to the farther side. Oh, what fortitude what grandeur of soul ! All the gloom the ilreatf of war hovering low on tho horizon, the wild wrath of the elements gnashing its tremendous teeth in their faces, still unyielding, still undaunted they push on where there is no sign of hope glinting. For them thcsplon or of war is banished they feel only its burden, but they bear it manfully. when love of homo and of freedom lights up their dreary way. With muflled drum and silent fifes thoy march into tho town, and ere tho drunken Ikitains can rally from their stupor one thousand of them aro tak en prisoners oi war. owmiv anu si lently the Americans take tho boats, and with their booty, aro again steer ing a devious way through ico and wind. It was tho grandest night's work in American history. When no hired soldier of tho crown would creep from his quarters to face tho storm, tho pa tnots rallied to the call of their loved commander, and amid all the dangers i . vf i , i mat mo is neir to, surprised anu cap tured tho sleeping army. It was not greed that fired their souls with such undaunted zeal, it was not hope for high honors, nor for fame, it waB that unflinching love for homo and lovo for frecdom,tho hatred of oppression, and tyrrany. It was tho unconquerable will, tho forco that sees no obstacle in surmountable. Patience that defies eternity. Lovo and patriotism that laughs to scorn tho marks of distinc tion. A will that is iron wrought. A heart that feels no fear, e'en though the depths of Hades yawn before it. Thoro aro two roads to prominence Ono merit, ono popularity. Merit finds no flowers to pluck. It has its laborious journey to trod. There are thorns by its paths, and often under foot. Popularity wins tho good wills of men by its versatility. Sunshino casts its dazzling lines constantly around. No rocks jut out to mar its pleasantries. Had it not been for the inborn de votion to home, of our forefalhors, this fair land of ours would have worn a different aspect todav. Had it not been that on this ono Christmas night their noblo hearts were nerved with fire, wo would have been a different people today. What a debt of gratiludo this glor ious century owes to thoso old vetcr- OUR SOCIAL WORM). Brief Personal Mention Epltomo of tho Week's Amusements. .1. M. Scltlers was up from the Cove, Sat- ' R. M. South, Saturday. was down from the Tark, ana, who cleop this Christinas morn ing boneath the sod of tho happiest, grandest laud on the globe. Bought by their blood, and given to us an in heritance out of which is springing the noblest republic on earth. Re- quiesout in pace. JJEItT W. HUFFMAN. Union, Oregon. TIMMtNISIIKi) R00M8 FOR RENT. Mrs M, J. Cliaiicoy, Corner fc'ocond and II St. Union, Oregon, 7-17-tf, Hlllory Mitchell, of Cove, visited Union, Saturday. G. F. White, of Covo, called at this ofllco Saturday. Miss ChlDiuan came down from Sanger Saturday evening. Gus Hutchinson, of North Powder, was in the city Saturday. Andrew Wilkinson made this olllcc a pleasant call this week. H. L. Morelnnd returned to Portland on Friday ccning's train. W. R. Usher is spending tho holidays at his home In Eagle valley. Mr. and Mrs. R. J. Rogers were over from La Grande, Saturday, Elverdo Draper and family, of High val ley, visited Union this week. J. W. Johnston, the engineer at tho San ger mill, was In town Saturday. Mrs. Joo Yowcll and daughter, of Pylo canyon, were In town this week. J. B. Gardner and wife, of North Powder, were visiting in Union lust Saturday. Mr. Thos. Shaw, of North Powder, sent in Ibis week and subscribed for Tun Scout. T. C. Shea accompanied the remains of the late Wm. Raley from Poc.itcllo to Un ion. J. W. Sills and family, of Cove, were in town Saturday, laying in a store of holiday presents. Uncle Jacob Collins, of Stimmerville, is spending his Christmas with his son Frank, at Boise City. Mrs. Ximcna Stcrens, (nee Sanborn) and Miss Pearl Payne, of Cove, were visiting in this city Saturday. Colby Knapp camo down from Sanger, Saturday evening and reports everything quiet in camp at present. L. B. Rinchart returned from Malheur county this week, whero ho has been look ing after his stock interests. Robert Gibson and family, of Eagle val ley, came down Saturday to attend the fu neral of tho late Win. Raley. John R. Oliver, our deputy clerk, visited his parents in Stinnnorville this week. Wo are indebted to him for favors. M. R, Brown returned from Walla Walla Sunday and took tho stage Monday morn ing for his home in Cornucopia. H . L. Deacon, Jr., and wife, of Hunting ton, are visiting their parents in this city. They will return in about ten days. Geo. H. Foster came down from Cornuco pia, Friday evening, and reports a foot of snow and still snowing when ho left. A. J. Goodbrod and wife returned from their wedding tour in tho Willamette and Western Washington, last Thursday. C. M, Foster & Son returned from their survey, Saturday evening, and report two feet of snow at tho head of Catherine creek. Geo. Steel and J.W. Cannady came down from Pino valley Satttrdny evening, and returned the next day by way of Baker City. P, C. Reams, manager of tho Cornucopia stage line, returned Saturday from a trip over the road, and reports the same In cx- clllent condition, with very little snow. C. F. Miller left for Albina. Oregon, Inst week, to bo gone about two months. Ho says: "In order to get tho news you may send The Scout to my new address." Mr. C. D. Reed writes to us from Polo, 111., and orders The Scout sent to Gcorgo W. Perkins of thnt placo for one year. Mr, Reed will return to Sparta early in the spring. Corwin C. Cofllnbcrry roturncd last Mon day from a trip to Southern Oregon and tho Coos Bay country. 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They arc Fully Warranted in livery Particular, -SS22- Thl" U not an idle and vnlulr-ss assertion, but a warranteo backed by fhe well known integrity and reliability of tho Charter Oak Manufacturing Co. SPWu uro also car rying a complete assort incut of T 117 A -PT lT- llNUr STOVES! All of tho abovo reliable manufacture. Hardware AND -M- XXX V V i. X Is in charge of a llrst-class workman, and all kinds of renariliL' nnd lob work done nt reasonablo rates. nnd satisfaction guaranteed. Call and examine our goods and prices. OUE TINSHOP SUMMERS & LAYNE. Union, Oregon l-17t II pm III Pi A Wonderful Worker. Mr. Frank Huflman, a young man of Burlington, Ohio, states that ho had been under the care of two prominent physicians and used their treatment until ho was not able to got around. They pronounced his case to be Consumption nnd incurable, Ho was persuaded to try Dr. King's New Dis covery for Consumption, Coughs and Colds ond at that time was not nblo to walk across the street without resting. IIo found, before ho had used half a bottle, that ho was much better; ho continued to use it nnd is today enjoying good health. If you have any Throat, Lung and Cheet Troublo try It. Wo guarantee satisfaction. Trial bottles free at Brown's drug storo. Bucklen's Arnica Salve. Tins Best Salve in the world for Cuts, Bruises, Sores, Ulcers, Salt Rheum, Fever Sores, Tetter, Chapped Hands, Chilblains, Corns, and all Skin Eruptions, and posi alvely cures Piles, or no pay required, It is guaranteed to give perfect satisfaction, or money refunded. Price 1 cents per box. For sale at Brown's drug store. MAItKIKI). GOFF TAYLOK. In Elgin, Sunday, De cember 14, lhOO, Mr. Carter Golf and Mits Martha M. Taylor, the Rev. J. T. Moore officiating. WALLING HUTCHINSON, In this city Sunday, December 21. 1800, Mr. Willard Walling and Msr. Josie HuUhlmoa, both of this city. COUPER-DAVIS. In this olty. Wednc- day, uecamber -'4. ikw, 31 r. is. J. couper and Miss Ida A. Davis, both of this city, DIKI). RALEY. Ill rocatello, Idaho, Thursday the lHih lust., at 11:15 p. in., Mr. Wlllium IUley, aged 31 years, 0 months and 7 days. The sudden md unexpected demlio of Mr. Raley has caused an aching void In tho hearts of his many friends in this city and county, Tho remains were brought from Pocatello lait Hutu rday night and the funer al took place Sunday at 1 p. in. from tho M. E. church, tho services being conducted under the auspices of tho K. of P. and Odd Fellows, of which orders he was a member in good standing. TO CARRY AWAY BARGAINS, at JXDOLS: LEVY'S STORE. 1 am overstocked in Clothing, Dry Goods, and all kinds of Dress Goods, which must he sold REGARDLESS OF COST.. Call Early and Secure BIG BARGAINS! 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