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NEWS WALLOWA COUNTY OF FICIAL PAPER. ENTER PRISE CITY OFFICIAL PAPER. RECORD NEWS RECORD ADVER TISERS GET RESULTS. THAT'S THEIR WORD, NOT OURS. . sc VOL. 2, NO. 34. EMTERPfllSE, WALLOWA COUNTY, OREGON, SATURCAY, DECEMBER 19, 1903. uum e Kirk Notices In this column are charged 1 cent a word one Insertion, or 3 centr a word 4 Insertions. Minimum nharge 15 cents. Cash with order. FOR SALE. BRIGHT TIMOTHY HAY, .baled. 60cts per cwt. C. E. Ve3t. 31t4 FARM of 160 acrea, fenced with barb wire; 95 acrea tillable; creek of run ning water; 2 springs; good nous 3, barn, and outhouse; one-fourth mile from school house. For particulars see Thos. M. Dill, Enterprise. 12-12bl Billiard and Fool table, in good condition, with new cloth. Half price for cash. Burleigh & Boyd, .attorneys. CABBAGE and SOUR KRAUT Lots of it, 'and of the be3t quality bettor than ordinary. Leave orders now with A. M. Wagner. 25tf CATTLE, 100 head, from yearlings up to 5-year-old cows with calves, and including 1- and 2-year-old steers and a few 3-year-old steers. J. H. Whltmore, Enterprise. Ranc1 10 miles north of Enterprise. 12tf BUGGY, second hand. In good condi tion, newly painted. Cheap. Inquire of Rodgers Bros. FOR RENT. FIVE ROOM Mrs. Ault. HOUSE for rent. See 33t4 GOOD WINTER PASTURE for horses, at The Buttes, Address, Box 13, Enterprls3, Ore. 341m ENTERPRISE Electric Theatre 8ATURDAY NIGHT. Nature Fakers. Night In Dreamland. Napoleon and Sentry. Mrs, Brown's Luck. Songs. School Days. Dreaming, Love, of You. 10c MATINEE SATURDAY. Hubby's Vacation. All On Account of a Butterfly. Chrysanthemums. The Incendiary. Napoleon and Sentry. Songs. Waiting At thfs Church. In the Village by the Sea. McCULLY & RUSK PROPRIETORS. Admission I5 Cents Mr. and Mrs. C. E. Lewis were Jo seph visitors over Sunday. Dr. Seemann and wife returned to La Grande, Friday. Dr. Seemann Is a fine preacher and did effective work while here assisting in the re vival at the Presbyterian church. He and his wife were guests of Dr. and Mrs. Hockett. Close Of Rebekah ! County Convention Joseph Entertains Many Next Meeting Will Enterprise. Members Be At 1 Joseph, Dec. 18. Crystal Rebek ah lodge closed the second annual convention Tuesday night. In the afternoon session. Mrs. Groat, the warden and acting deputy president, gave the drills in the secret work of the. order. The degree staff exempli fied the work at the evening meet ing. Refreshments were ssrved and a Boclal time closed a very interest Ing besslon. Visiting members were Mr. and Mrs. Will Fleener of Los STARS OF LOSTINE INSTALL OFFICERS LITERARY ENTERTAINMENT AND REFRESHMENTS ADD TO GALA OCCASION. Lostine, Dec. 18. The Eastern Stars had a gala time Thursday night when the new officers were in stalled, an enjoyable literary program glvdn and delicious refreshments served. Following are the officers Installed: Worthy Matron, Mrs. Edith Lewis; Worthy Patron, Otis F. Mays; A. M., Mrs. Mary E. McCubbln; Cond., Mrs. Zarita Fitzpatrick; A. C, Mrs. Gladys Fltzpatrlck; Sec, Mrs. Ella A. Mc Kenzle; Treas , Jesse O. 'Kiddle; Adah, Mrs. Violet Y. Kuhn; Ruth Miss Jennie Olsen; Esther, Miss Rose Olsen; Martha, Mrs. Lela Mays; El ecta, Mrs. Cora O. Kiddle; Chaplain, Mrs. Maggie Fltzpatrlck; warder, S. L. McKenzle; Sent., H. J. Martin. The entertainment was In charge of Mrs. Zarita Fitzpatrick and was excellent. The local lodge numbers 40 members and Is In a prosperous i tine, Mrs. Burnaugh, Mrs. Oakes, Mr, condition. Meeting nights are the first and third Thursdays of : each month. ' Mrs. M. K. Boatman, the retiring Worthy Matron, and Mr. and Mrs. W. C. Boatman of Enterprise were present. Mrs. Alfred Fltzpatrlck gave- a birthday party to Ro3e Fine Wed nesday night. 'The evening was pleasantly passed playing games. The Union Sunday school children are drilling for the Christmas can tata, "The Christmas Ship." The station agent will be duly In stalled here next Monday. Mrs. Wm. Allen has been visiting a few days with her sister and other friends in Wallowa. Mr. and Mrs. Kiddle entertained a few of their friends at progressive whist Saturday evening. Mrs. E. Pos's child, who had been 111 of pneumonia, died Monday night. Funeral Wednesday from the home. . Richard VanFelt is going soon to Ashland to vi3lt his Bisters. Mr. and Mrs. A. F. Poley, en route to Portland for the holldaya, visited between trains with Mrs. Poley'a. father. Mrs. Martin Larsan will entertain at Christmas time their daughter, Mrs. Ed Huffman, of Elgin, also Mr. and Mrs. Frank Mace of the same place. R. C. Goodman & Co. have bought the Mays & Bowman real etsate and insurance buisness. F. W. Fitzpatrick returned Wed- .aadT " HAW M-ULUv uiinuu ui iu li iii K, OF P, ARE HERE and Mrs. Cramer, the Mlsse3 Wei dert, Mr. and Mrs. Price and daugh ter, Mrs. Wlllgerodt of Enterprise and Mrs. Cox of La Grande. The next annual convention will be- held In Enterprise. The officers elected for the next convention are as fol lows: Chairman, Mrs. H. C. Cra mer, Enterprise; Secretary, Mrs. Co Ion Eberhard; vice-chairman, Mrs E. Leffel of Joseph. I Ed S. Saunders, stockholder and re cent manager of the McCully Mercan tile Co., ha3 sold hla Interest to the other stockholders and with hla wife moved to Bolss, Idaho. E. H, Hill and wife have gone to Portland. L. Lloyd and J, Shields of the Im naha were trading here the first of the weak. Mrs. M. Gowlng and daughter, Mrs. Frank Gowlng, were In attendance at the Divls-Inman wedding In .Wal lowa Wednesday. Mrs. M. Chapman of Wallowa, mother of Mrs. Gowlng, returned with" her Thursday to visit until after the holidays. Robt. Williams' baby died. Tue3 day night. Mrs. Polk Mays of Swamp Creek, and her mother, Mrs. B. Kelsay of Fossil, Ore., left Friday morning for Portland and other points on an ex tended visit. J. D. Walck so'.d to Mrs. Lewis Page of Fruita, block 25, Bellvue ad dition, consideration $325. Thermometer 2 below this morn ing, colde3t of the season. The Annual Question What shall I buy for Christmas? We are prepared to help you solve this question and will be glad to "show you." First, an assortment of genuine IMPORTED CHINA WARE consisting of Chocolate sets, Salad Bowls, Cake Plates, Fruit Sets, Vases, Sugar and Cream Sets, etc. If you don't want chlnaware we have lots of other articles that are both useful and beautiful. For Instance, those new NICKLE PLATED IRONING SETS with asbestos jackets to hold the heat, special Irons for sleeves, flounces, etc. Does better and eas ier work than the old way. CUTLERY. Roger Bros. A1 1847. Pocket Knives, Guns, Skates, etc. DRY GOODS In the Dry Goo Is line we can show you a better assortment than ever before. Dress Goods, Silk Waist patterns. The new Neckwear for both ladles and men. Stamped linens for embroidery. Fancy drawn work pieces. Table linens and napkins. Towels, etc. White bed spreads. Ready to use sheets and pillow case3. Fancy sweater coats for boys and men. Ladies' slxteen-button length kid gloves. Felt lined Slippers and shoes for ladles and children. Slippers for men. If the article you want isn't here ask us and w will find something else. CHRISTMAS DINNER. Here are a few things you might want for your Christmas dinner: Mince meat, ollve3, nuts, honey in the comb or strained, pickles of all kinds, relishes, fruits, etc. Tickets To The Show For the remainder of the year to those who wish them we will give one ticKet to the Electric Theater with every $2.50 cash purchase W.J. FUNK & CO. GUESTS OF ENTERPRISE LODGE SECRET SOCIETIES HOLD AN NUAL ELECTIONS. Grand Chancellor Gus C. Moser, Grand Keeper of Records and Seal L. R. Stinson and E. B. Hawkes of the Endowment Rank, Knights of Pythias, arrived In Enterprise this, Friday, afternoon and will muke an official visit to Enterprise lodge this evening. Special preparations have been made to receive the distin guished visitors, and after work a social hour will be the order. A supper wll be served by the Pythian Sisters. Following are the officers-elect of Enterprise lodge who will be in stalled the first meHing in Janu ary: F. A. Clark, C. C; G. M. Gaily, V. C; Fred Savage, prelate; W. E. Taggart, K. of R. and Seashrdl Taggart, K. of R. and S.; G W. Franklin, M. at A.; Byram May field, M. of F.; C. M. Lockwood, M. of E.; V. I. Cronin, M. of W.; Ster ling Smittle, I. G.; M K. Bue, O. G. O. F. S. Installation. Wallowa Va'ley chapter, O. E. S., will Install It3 new officers, Satur day night, and following the cere monies will enjoy one of the famous Star supper3. All the chapters hi the valley are Invited. The officers elected are Mrs. Elva L. French, W. M.; W. C. Boatman, W. P.; Mrs. Ethel A. Boyd, A. M.; Mrs. Mary E. Steel, Sec'y; D. W. Sheahan, Treas.; Eula Forsyth, Conductress; Victoria Haas, associate conductress. Almota Circle. Almota Circle, W. of W, elected the following officers December 14: Helen Clark, P. G. N.; Georgia Wlll gerodt, G. N.; Maggie Bloom, Adv.; Ina Gasklll, Mai.; Louisa Day, clerk; A. Bur'.elgh, banker; Minnie Graves, Att.; Iona Woodell, C. of G.; Sarepta Weaver, I, S.; Anna Roavls, O. S.; Alta Davis, Mus.; C. A. Ault, Phy.; Sarllda AIcAnulty, Sam Lltch and Sarepta Weaver, managers; Hel ena Zurcher, Grace Conley, Harriet Halley, Tillie Zurcher, Lora Burleigh, Ella Lltch and Amy Chauvet, guards. I. O, O. F, Election. Following are the officers elect of Enterprise lodge, I. O. O.- F.: Sam Lltch, N. G.; S. T. Tlppett, V. G.; C. M. Lockwood, Treas.; V. I. Cro nin, Fin. Secy.; W. E. Taggart, Rec. Sec; J. D. Woodell, trustee to fill the unexpired term of J. S. Cook. E. B. Whsat is the past noble grand. or less than 5 per cent of the total. The total roll in 1906 was $139,876. 88, and of that big sum only $10,199.- 1 94 went delinquent, or about 7 per cent, which was considered close I collecting. Many of these dellnniients have since paid and only $4053 of the 1906 roll is still unpaid. L. Berland went to Portland Mon day on a business trip. Weather Is Fine Down On Imnaha Newsy Letter From The Bridge New Babies and New Houses. BIG INCREASE OF T 01 PROPERTY ONE-FIFTH OF MILLION ASSESS MENT GAIN IS IN THREE CITIES. less Than 5 Per Cent Taxes Unpaid Remarkable Record for "Hard Times" Year Delinquent List Very ' Small, There is a remarkable record In tax paying In Wallowa county this hard times" year. Of the total tax of $95,538.14, over 93 per cent has been collected and turned over I'd the treausrer by the sheriff and his efficient deputy, Charles Crow. The delinquent amounts to but $4608.96, The Bridge, Dec. 14. Born to the wife of J. F. Crawford, Dec. 5, twin girls, weight 8 and 8V4 pounds. The mother's life was deemed In dan ger for a time. At this writing, both mother and babes doing nicely. As it seems impossible to get housa hold help here, neighbors have will ingly assisted, as lay in their power. J. A. Denny is putting the finish ing touches of paint, etc., to a good substantial, ronmy dwelling house, built by himself of the best part of his old houss and store combined. When finished and with the addition of a few extras in the way of furni ture, Mr. and Mrs. Danny will have probably as roomy and comfoortable a home as any on the river. Born, to the wife of Roy Simmons, a daughter. After a .very pleasant trip and visit of threa months with relatives and friends in Indiana, Iowa, Wash ington and also In Union. Elgin, Wal lowa and Enterprise, and a stop al her homestead, Mrs. Alice M. Bell will remain with friends on the river for a time,- whi'e the blizzards raga "on top." On the day after Thanks giving Mrs. Bell received word of thj death in Oskaloosa, Iowa, of her niece, Mrs. Laura Falrall, nee Walk er. Mrs. FalraTs last visit to her father's home In River Junction, la., was made when early In October she came to meat her aunt, Mrs. Bell. She was brought to River Junction and buried near hsr father's home In the Walker cemetery, one wee'.; before Thanksgiving.' Jack Johnson is having quite a large addition bui:t to his house, or so it looks from the road. Imnaha and neighborhood is coming to tho front since the advent of the rail road to Enterprise. Mr. and Mrs. L. Lloyd visited the town of Joseph, Friday, returning Sunday, They a3 others, report It quite stormy oatlde compared with Imnaha. J. A. Denny and wife have just re ceived a fine lot of dolls and toys for Christinas. Imnaha has a Sunday school which seems to be progressing nice ly with Roy EdRmand (who Is teach ing here) as supe:Intendent. Am not sure of the other officers, but bo Hove Miss Mona Matheny Is assist ant and Mrs. J. A. Denny socretary and organist. A basket social was held at the school house here Friday night last. It wa3 fairly well attended. Bask ets sold from $1 to $3.75. All pres ent seemed to enjoy themselves. Of the total million dollar Increase in the assessed valuation this year over 1907, over one-fifth is credited to the three towns of Enterprise, Joseph and Wallowa Enterprise's assessed valuation for 1908, is $588,195 or almost $600 for every man, woman and child in the city. The gain over a year ago Is $114,133, an astonishingly rapid growth in wealth. And It Is no sud den spurt either, for the gain in 1907 over 1906 was $78,062. Joseph and Wallowa are making; steady gains, the former's total be ing increased $40,6,90 ' this year, and Wallowa's $51,480. Lostlne's assessment this year Is $110,080, or pj-act cally the same as last year. The totals for the last three years are as follows: 1906 1907 1908 Enterprise $396,000 $474,062 $588,195 Joseph . 382,165 406,955 447,645 wallowa 165,200 213,280 The gains were as follows: 1D07 Enterprise $78,062 Josoph . 24,790 Wallowa 48,080 264i760 1908 $114,133 40,690 61,480 CHRISTMAS SERVICE. Christmas service at the Presby terian church, Sunday evening, De cember 20. Selden C. Adams, min ister.' Organ Prelude, Allegretto E flat.. Mrs. Wheat Gloria Choir Hymn 71, "Joy to the World." An- tioch Congregation . Invocation. Anthem, "Ye Nations All Be Joy. ful" Choir Scrl;tnre Le3ion. Solo, Selected ... . Miss Joyce Craig Offertory Mls3 Amy Olmsted Hymn 74, "Hark, the Herald An- gels Sing," Mendels3nhn Congregation "The Story of the Other Wise Man." Anthem, "The Angel Choir" ..Choir Hymn 64, "Hark. Ten Thousand Harps and Vobes," Harwell .... Congregation Benediction. Organ Recessional, Postlude B fat Mrs. Wheat Note: Offering will bo for the benefit of the choir. STOCK SHIPMENTS. Eighteen car loads of stock will be the shipment this week. Harry Dowd shipped threa more cars of cattle from Enterprise, Friday, to the Wallace market. Day and DIshman will ship three cars of hogs from Enterprise, Saturday, and nine of cattle and hogs from Lostine and Wallowa. Mr. Hotchkls3 shipped two cars of hogs from Joseph, Mon day, and one of hogs and cattle from Enterprise. Mr. and Mrs. Ray Vest were Wal lowa visitors, Monday. Pi E7 mem rm.v I have them for $4.75 1 q up, all guaranteed. i .... . urn 01 omer nice things too. Buy HER a watch or this Xmas Come and see We have Eastern buyers who HAVE THE CASH and will buy Wallowa County farms through us. Now is your time, IF YOU WANT TO SELL, list with us. A farm listed with right parties is half sold. How about a lot, cr town prop erty? You can always buy unde sirable property, but good town property in Enterprise will soon be hard to get. Buy now before the outsider gets the bargains. J.S.CROCKETT& SON Office with Burleigh (L Boyd E. B. Wheat Jeweler (El Optician One door South of Fraternal Iiklg. j $