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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. Ho returns very favora
bly impressed and thinks a grand futuro
lies before that promising land.
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They arc Fully Warranted in livery Particular,
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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,
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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!
SgdgKThesc goods are of the latest styles
and importations, hut must and will he sold
at a sacrifice.
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Mountain Grown Trees are Hardy, Vigorous
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