lilt UUiiUUil ULUiiL
THURSDAY. APRIL 23, I8SS.
NOTIC.
Th y.rlr BHtworlpttott lo tli. Qujm It SI.SO,
II paid la idniio.. 11 not paid In advunut 92
wilt MclMrgoa, A ptnell murk around ttila
notlr IniUcniM that jrotir ulMcnptlon bu ex
pirrd. FliwMrtMsw pmmvMy.
UDCAL NEWS.
J. V, Blaka vlilted Ueppner and Port
land last week,
Mm Mnu 1 Evana, of fuiall, li vlaitlng
in Condun tblt wek.
Mrs. Younj hat gona out to their
ranch to spend tha ainuiur.
MIm Mary Volton and Mn. Jaa. Brown
vera vlaitlng (rlundi In town Sunday.
T. U. Johmton, Oaoar I'ortwool and
S. A. Pattlaon returned Sunday from a
visit to Portland,
Mrs. K l McKlnaey Is assisting In the
kitchen work at the Condon hotel during
Mrs. Maddock'a absence. '
Kov. Johns, o( Fossil, will hold services
in the church at this place next Sunday,
morning and evening.
Win. McKlnney was in town Monday
morning with a load of early vegetables
from bis Uock creek ranch.
Any man who is consumed with a
desire to fill a long-felt want in this life
can do to by starting a meat market iu
Condon.
Harry Hutu toad and Mrs. Herbert
Halatead, of Lost Valley, are in Port
land having their eyes treated by an
oculist of that city.
Darling and Mcfarland repapered the
court house this week. They have also
secured the contract f ir p tluting the
building Inside and out.
Mr. Robert Wilson, of Michigan, father
of the Wilson brothers here, arrived In
Condon last week and will remain with
bis sons during the summer,
U. II. Noel has commenced an action
against Oeo, Karbart for trespass, in
Justice Tatotn's court. Trial set for May
6th. Another sheep trespass case.
Subscriptions for the San Francisco
Examiner taken at the Uuma oflke.
Have postage, time and trouble by sub
scribing here. tf.
Edgar Moore and J. W, ltarrhave been
elected delegates from Summit Lodge
Nn. 130 I. 0. 0. F. to the Grand Lodge,
which meets neat month at Bosebnrg.
E. P. Weir, Ueorge Gibbons, F. B.
Moore and B. K. Searcy were among the
Mayvllle delegation who took In the
Odd Fellows' celebration here Tuesday.
Some very neat silk badges have been
turned out from this oflice lately for
admirers of various candidates. Yon
would better order tome (or your favor
ite. Call In and see us about it.
Mrs. J. W. Oilman, and family, of
Fossil, stopped in town Sunday night
while on their way to visit their old
borne In New Hampshire. Thoy expect
to be gone about four 'months.
John Grass was kicked by a horse one
day last week and seriously Injured while
employed on Chas. White's ranch about
12 miles from town. Dr. Shaw, of Fossil,
was summoned to attend him.
Will Searcy, of Beochor Flat, roturnod
to Portlan 1 on Tuesday, for further treat
ment. He had been at homo only a few
days but found he had not recovered
sulTljIeotly lo leave hit physician,
E. B. and F. D. Cornett, of Linn coun
ty, are here visiting their father Win.
Cornett, of Matney Flat. They are fa
vorably impressed with this country, and
one of them, at least, may locate here
permanent ly.
Gentle Spring was made to tremble
In her tllppers when the cold wind and
aleet storm of Tuesday strnck the coun
try. Her ladyship should provide herself
with a seal skin tarque and arctic over
shoes before tackeling Enstorn Oregon. ,
W. W. Sleiwer. of Fossil, and Mrs. J.
F. Relsacher, of this place, returned
Saturday from Portland., Mrs. Roisacher
went down expecting to bring bor sister-in-law,
who is an invalid, home with
ber, but found bor unable to stand the
trip.
Mrs. E. Hoxter, of Portland, was bare
last week in the Interest of the Florence
Crltltenden Refuge of that city. The
Refuge la a home for homeless and un
fortunate girls, aud It a worthy Instltu
tlon. Mrs. Hoxter collected about 125
here.
The lumber for the new parsonage has
arrived at Arlington slid those who have
subscribed hauling can bring their load,
and others who are hauling wheat and
have no load back are Invited to bring a
load of lumber and help the good work
along.
' Walter Foster, who has been employed
in Fix's bowling alley, met with a serious
ancidonton Thursday of last woek, by
stopping on a rusty nail and running it
almost through the ball of hit foot. The
wound was belter Monday morning and
Walter and his young sister, Ethel, start
ed for Portland whore their sUtor roaides.
The atate encampment of the 0. A. R.
will meet at The Dalles on May 17, 18
and 19. A number of veterans in this
vicinity have alrendy signified their In
tenlion of attending. Spanish toast will
occupy a prominent place on the bill of
fare and will bo served hot sixty times a
minute during the encampment. All
veterans and prospective veterans should
attend and acquire a taste for stewed
Spanish which will aUo be served hot.
?i Mr. II. B. Honor ckt desires to sav
, through the columns of this paper, to
. those who received their quota of free
) distribution of seeds sent by IT. S. Sena
tor Hon. Geo. W. McBrlde, (distributed
by Mr. Hendricks) to pleaso hand him,
at your earliest convenience, a report con
cerning the success, or otherwise, that
you have had planting your garden with
these seeds. We learn there has been
tome fine vegetables raised from these
, seeds in this section; but n report Is
what It wanted by the department to
' V voiify this statement.
ouiiiiiiaiy ui Uiut War luwo.
Harbor of Havana blockaded by U. 8
fleet Spaniards iu Moro Castle Are 10
shots at our fleet without effect, ships
remaining silent President issues call
for 125,000 troops Submarine cable con
necting Havana with Madrid cut by U.
S. dispatch boat, Mangrove Battle-ship
Oregon reported safe and in position to
take care of herself Eleven Spanish
vessels, so far, reported captured by onr
navy Socretary of State Sherman re
signs and Is succeeded by W. R. Day
Oregon Is called upon for one regiment
of Infantry to be recruited from O. N. tl.
Fire In Ferry Canyon.
On Wednesday oi last week Angnst
Seckamp's house and the entire contents
therel u were destroyed by Ore. Besides
the household effects about 000 sides
of fine bacon went op In smoke. Mr.
Vaublair, who was staying with Mr.
Seekamp, also lost everything he bad.
They hod to fight Are pretty lively in
order to save the barn, which would
have added several hundred dollars to
Mr. Seukamp's loss had It burned, as his
threshing machine, engine, etc, are
stored therein. We have not learned
whether the honse was insured or not;
if not, the loss of course will be more
koenly felt by Mr. Seekamp.
I. O. O. F. Celebration.
The members of Summit Lodge No.
130, 1. 0. 0. F. entertained their friends
and the public generally on Tuesday,
the occasion being the 79tb anniversary
of the establishment of the order in the
United States as well at the fourth
birthday of Summit Lodge. The lodge
entertained their visitors with aneletrant
dinner, served at the Rinehart restau
rant, where dinnor had been ordered
for 100 guests. Visitors were present
from all the neighboring towns and set
tlements, and everybody seemed to have
a good time. At 2.00 p. m. the crowd
assembled in Armory ball, where an
excellent program of vocal and instru
mental music, speeches, recitations, se
lect readings, etc. was rendered, which
was highly enjoyed by all present. The
festivities of the day were closed with a
grand ball in the evening, which was
well attended, tifty-two numbers were
sold and the dance lasted well into the
wee sum' hours. Midnight supper was
served at the Condon hotel and at Rine-
hart's restaurant much to the satisfac
tion of the hungry dancers.
OLEX.
Mr. A. L. Gardner is on the sick list.
Chas. Martin ia at Arlington strain
doctoring.
Those green straw hats at Olex store
are just the thing. -
R. 0. Vetto is colon to move to May
vllle for the summer.
B. Lane, formerly of Olex. is now lo
cated at John Day City.
Road Supervisor J. A. Riser It attain
here leveling down the hills.
J. W. Masuire bad a horse buyer out
to Olex and vicinity last week.
There was a lame attendance at church
Sunday. The house was crowded.
S. A. Pattison made Olox a friendly
call last week while on bis way to Port-
land.
II, P. Meade, a blacksmith, from New
Era, arrived In Olex Monday to remain I
permanently. J
J. E. Redmond is a-nlna to tear down
the Short house and barn and rebuild at
his residence.
Dull Reed's father and mother staved
in Olex one night last week while on
their way to Arlington.
News is setting scarce. Somebody
had better do something to get their
name In the Olex column.
Jess Lewis says he don't like for Brick
Morris to be boarding at S. A. Foster's.
Chops are high siuco war broke out.
Mrs. Fred Hanna read the item in the
Guna about Fred coming to church ail
togged up, and came borne post haute.
Mrs. II. J. Nott left for the Valloy
Tuesday to visit her relatives. 11. J.
is now figuring on the price of a new cut
away coat.
French and Guy Nott are soliciting
horses to lake to the mountains to graze
ontil harvest, at $1 ahead. They have
about 160 contracted.
Mrs. Brown delivered two very Inter
esting sermons at Olex last Sunday. Re
vival meetings have been held during
the week, with good attendance.
Mr. A. II. Holcomb. of Seattle, pur
chased a car load of horses at Olex last
week. Ho will be back in about one
month for some more. Notice will be
given ahead and then the horses can be
brought to Olex. This would be a good
way to advertise Olex as a horse center.
If the horses are not ail purchased that
are brought In it will be a way of lotting
the outside world know that we have
good horses in Uilllam and if they will
pay enough they can gat them.
The teachers' quarterly examination
will be held in this city on May 11th.
Yesterday at noon as Frunkie Mad
dock was startinz a fire at Joe Wilson's
camp on Six-mile, an explosion occurred
which burned his lace very badly, lie
rode home alone and at this writing it
resting easy.
$5 Reward.
Lost or Stolen
From Arlington about the 15th of Augnot,
1807. Une vol low and white cow wnn
vonnz calf. Cow Is branded M (with
half circle over) on hip, crop and under
or nnnor bit off each ear. ranze on uoca
Creek and Hay Creek. The above re-
wnnl will be M il (or the return of cow
and calf or Information as shall lead to
tiie recovery of same. Anyone detaining
this cow aftor this notice win be prose
cuted. K. A. w. IUKK00T,
. . ' A2HngtonJjC)re;,
Interesting Items Gathered by
Live Correspondents Ln all
Quarters of the ounty.
ARLINGTON.
Whestsold here on Tuesday at 80
cents per bushel.
Rain Is needed In this section of coon
try. Although crops look well at pres
ent, they will need rain toon to insure
a good yield;
The DeMost. Family are doing this
part of the country They save a con
cert here last week to a good-sized and
appreciative audience.
Some of our political friends are shak
ing hands as though it all depended on
the amount and quality of handshaking
done within she next month.
John Madden was In town the first of
the week taking subscriptions to finish
the Lone Rock road. He succeeded in
raisinz (275. which will pot the road in
good order.
Jsy P. Lucas received an order to re
port at The Dalles on the 20th. he being
a member of the O. N. G, We hope to
see Jay return from Cuba wearing the
insignia of a high officer.
The Arlington Water Co. has applied
for a receiver totake charge of its busi
ness and sell the plant, there belnz some
dissatiitfaction among the stockholders.
The city of Arlington has a large share
of the stock, but according to its charter
it cannot own stock, so can do nothing
with the working of the company.
CLEM.
The fields and trees are putting on
their deepestrgreen.
James Larch has inst finished sowinz
barley. He thinks the sowing late but
will get there, just the same.
Miss Mary Danneman has been on the
sick list lately and hardly able to smile
on the old bachelors who call for their
mail.
Tho candidates are all wearinz the
deepest wrinkles on the front of their
heads and snaking hands to beat the
Dutch.
J. F. Wade is rapidly recovering from
his late illness and is able to get about
though he is still rather weak. We hope
he will toon regain hit usual health.
The usual crank meeting was held at
Boyer's last Sunday, and all the topics
of the day from planting potatoes to
the lUban revolution were discussed.
' David Bowman and Chas. Wester have
ust returned from Arlington with a
oad of blacksmith supplies, etc. Now
our people will bear a kind of anvil
chorus.
A man owning a well-digging machine
has been lookinz the country over, but
as yet we have heard of no work engaged,
though it might be a great benefit to the
country.
LONE ROCK.
Mrs. Hoaan wat over at Ueppner for
a few days' visit this week.
R. G. Robinson made a business trip
to Arlington last week.
Rev. Johns and family are visiting
friends In this locality this week.
Grass Is growing fast, and stock of all
kinds are In fairly good condition.
Several of our slieepsheerers have zone
down on Rock creek to commence shearing.
The weather to mod cold and rainv
on Tuesday, but at this writing the
weather is as one as one would wieo lor.
A gentle rain fell on Wednesday morn
ing of last week and the benefit it has
been to the growing crops can already
be noticed.
Dr. Looner, of this place, had a bad
case to handle this week, it being bis
own head that-wat trying to go to pieces
with neoraigra.
There are several hundred head of fine
beef cattle for sale in this locality, and
the stock ratners are all wondering what
has become of all the cattle buyers.
Last week P. L. Ham bought Henry
Neel's town property, which consists of
two lots, a neat dwelling house, new
barn, out buildings, etc; consideration
f500. Henry wilt embark in the sheep
business shortly.
Our mining expert, Andy Sprouls, is
over in Grant county prospecting. His
atttention has probably been attracted
by the recent big gold discoveries in that
section, where they whittle gold out of
the decayed quarts wttn a jaca-nnue.
Jamcs'Gilcs, the war borse of Oregon,
is now ln our burg. He is trying to raise
a company of soldiers to go over and give
Spain a good drubbing. Cpt. Jimmy
it right at home on the battle field, and
he will always be tonnd in the (rant rank
fighting for the honor of bis country.
A fire broke out in J. R. Ralston s
dwelling one day last week, caused by
a bed having been placed too close to
the stovepipe. The bed clothes caught
tire and were ball burned up, out fortu
nately plenty of water and sullicient help
was at hand and the fire was extinguish
ed before any more damage was done.
FOSSIL.
J. C. Meek visitod his sister, Mrs. J.
II. Putnam, this week.
W. W. Steiwer returned last Saturday
from Astoria, Salem and other points in
tho Valley.
Geo. Hamilton and son Preston re
turned Sunday from Salem, where they
bad been visiting a couple of weeks.
Miss Cora Brown, of this place, started
Sunday to visit her uncle in Southern
California. Cora will be missed, as she
was a general favorite.
Mr. Danneman, of Clem, was In Fos
sil Saturday and Sunday delivering cat
tle, and shaking hands with his numer
ous republican friends.
We understand Mr. John McCallum
has sold bis butcher shop and store at
this place to a couple of men by the
name of Allen and Davidson.
The entertainment given here last
Saturday evening by the Fossil school
was it most decided success financially
and otherwise, as people from all over
the country attended.
sthaws
SHOW HOY THE VIIID BLOWS.
Here are a Few Quotations Fioru the Reliable Pioneer
Merchants, of Ueppner, Oregon,
MINOR & GO.
They Raise the Wind in the Way of Low Prices. You
Reap a Whirlwind of Close, Money-saving
BARGAINS.
These Straws Point Out the Quarter From Whence the
Wind blows, and How and Where YOU Can Save
MONEY.
PRICE LIST,
100 lbs. Gran. Sugar t 6 50
100 11)8. A. Sugar 6 80
1 bbl. Peacock Flour 4 25
41b. Wool Sacks, each 30
No. 1 White Resns, per lb 3
No. 1 Lady Wash'n W. Beans.. 2
No. 1 Pink Beans Wi
Rock Candy Syrup, 6 leal, kegs 1 75
Extra Honey Syrup, 6 gal ... . I 63
2 il. Rock Candy Drips 1 00
1 Keg Pickles 00
Coal Oil, Star or Pearl, can 125
Stock Salt, per ton 14 50
1 Case Tomatoes, best: 2 25
1 Case Corn, best
1 Box Fairbank's Soap
10 lbs. Best Lard
35 Bars Soap
3 Cans Frsser't Axle Grease. ,
3Cns Babbitt's Lye ,
15 II. Japan Rice, No. 1
20 lbs Raisins, good
Pice Tobacco, per ping.
Even Change Tob., per plug.
Battle Ax Tob., perjdug
8 lbs. Arbackle Coffee
Alfalfa Seed, per lb
3 lbs. Fashion Tobacco
$ 2 25
I 25
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25
25
100
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25
25
30
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8
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Markets nnsettled. All prices subject to fluctuation.
WRITE US FOR FULL INFORMATION.
MINOR& Co.
Heppner, Ore.
Wall Paper! I Wall Paperl 1
Make selections at yonr own home
from the famous Alfred I'eath 1808 art
wall paper. Over 500 new patterns to
show you in my sample books, the same
papers as will be sold in New York and
Chicago this year. New and beautiful
designs at from 3 cts. to 40 cts. per roll.
Orders taken for a single room or for
your whole bouse. Estimates furnished
on psper hanging. Consult me before
ordering elsewhere. Wit. A. Dabuno,
Authorized Agent.
To Home Seekers.
I have for tale fine residence properties
in Condon, and Fossil, together with
barns and out houses for each residence.
Also several fine farms and stock ranches,
none better, near Condon, Clem, Olex
and Arlington. Terms very reasonable.
H. B. Hkkdbickb,
Box 136 Att'y, Condon, Or.
Deputy Stock Inspectors.
I have appointed as my dopntica the following
W. H. 'dwell, Arlington.
1.. B. TowfMeiiri, Condon.
Fred A. Hale, Fowl.
K. it. JonnfOK. Loo Rock.
mock Impector (or Qlillam County, Oregon.
Town Property for Sale.
For sale, five-room dwelling honse in
Condon, on Main street near the center
of town ; good well, barn and outbuild
ings; young orchard In good condition ;
five lots all in one enclosure.
Alfo the dwelling honse known as the
J. II. Miller residence, on Msin street,
containing six rooms, good well, barn
and outbuildings; four lots in one en-
closure.
Either of these properties will make
very desirable homes, and will be sold
on easy terms. For particulars apply to
or address Man. t. A. Blake,
Condon, Or.
WAR WITH SPAIN!
-AL. HENSHAW-
Is Busy Getting ia Supplies for His Customers. He Carries a
Full Supply of
Hardware, Builder's Material, Granite and Tinware,
Furniture, Paints and Oil, Glass and Crockery,
Stoves, Picture Frames, Fishing Tackle,
Bedding. Canned Goods. Ammunition.
Undertaking Goods.
He will make you bot prices on Building Material, Barbed Wire Etc.
Call and see him when you come to the county seat.
Interest charged on acc'ts after 40 days.
Fifty Years Undisputed Supremacy in the
WORLD'S COMPETITION.
oop'5 5jteEp Dip.
Increases Yield of Wool, Enhances Value of Flock. Cheap, Safe
Handy, Clean, Wholesome, Odorless.,
Recommended by Manufacturers, Dealers and Scourers.
Sold by LORD A CO., C. O. ROBERTS, Gen'l Ag't
Arlington, Oregon. 217 Ash Street, Portland, Oregon.
S. B. BARKER
T. Q. Earhart,
S. V. Moore.
CALL AT THE
Summit Saloon,
IFOR FINEST BRANDS OFJ
Uirjes, Ijquors arpd Cars.
FINE BILLIARD AND POOL TABLE IN CONNECTION.
NOTICE OF SALE OF HORSES
Notion In hereby; given that th unnVnltrmxl
nilmlntitnttorof tha ettate of Hiram F. Kulaon
deceitMMt, will sell to the hlglitt blitdor forcnh,
or approved numrlty, nil of tho hornoi belonging
to iwld citato, bolng about 00 head ol range horaei
snd 8 bund of broke bones, on
Saturday, the 14th day of May, 1868,
Ht Condon, Oregon, Six months' time will be
glvon on all approved account over (10.
FlUNK PaI.MRR,
Admlnlatrutor,
I)MoJ April WW.
At the same tlmo and phtco 1 will ofl'ur lor isle
to the hlghoiit bidder for cash, or approved leonr
tly, about ttheud ot mnge hone. Slxmonthe'.
time will be glvon on ll approved roonnt over
110, i. W. CLAiias.
Dated April 35, 1313.
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In the Evening Telegram, ot Portland,
Urotton, it ia the larwat eveninir news
paper published in Oregon ; it contains
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Portland, Oregon.
EARHART & MOORE,
CONDON,
Prop'rs.
ORE.
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ARLINGTON SALOON
0.W.BARR, PROP.
Fine Wines and Liquors
and Choice Cigars.
Billiard ai)d pool Sables.
First-class Goods and Courteous Treat
ment to Customers, Our Motto.
Main St., Condon, Oregon.
ARE YOU LOOKING FOR THE BEST-
WHEN BUYING GROCERIES?
IF YOU ARE IT WILL BE TO YOUR ADVANTACE T3 CONSULT WITH
P. H. Stephenson,
BEFORE PLACING YOUR OROER.
Dealer in Fine Merchandise.
'DEALER IK.
GEIi'Rl MERGHAHDIS
CONDON, OREGON.
i:
STOCKMEN'S SUPPLIES OF ALL KINLf
A SPECIALTY.
J. F. REISACHER,
Saddler an Harnessmakei
CONDON, OREGON.
ALL KINDS OF LEATHER CGDDS MADE TO GF.CER.
Carrie, a Complete and .Well-eelectod Stock of."
SADDLES, HARNESS, BRIDLES, WHIPS, SPURS, BLANKET..
And everything usually found
In a first-class harness shop.
REPAIRING A SPECIALTY. Give me a cal.
In the building on the corner, opposite Barker's stor.
NOTICE.
We have added a Jewelry Department to our
Btock of General Merchandise and W. L. To
bey, who is a strictly first-class watch-ma '
ker, is prepared to do all kinds of watch and
jewelry repairing, at Portland prices, and
guarantee satisfaction.
Tobey Bros.,
ARLINGTON, - OREGON.
J. H. PUTNAM,"
-DEALER IN-
GENER'L MERCHANDISI
FOSSIL, OREGON.
Gent's Clothing, Boots and Shoe;
Furnishings, Neckwear, Etc.
Mitchell Wagons and AH Kinds cf Vehicle
Cheap. Call and see for yourselves.
T. G. JOHNSON,
.PROPRIETOR OF.
Livery, Feed and Sale Stables
Large New Barn on North Main Street,
Condon, - - Oregon.
HAY AND GRAIN BOUGHT AND SOLE
CHABGE8 VEBV REASONABLE.
First-class Rigs Always on Hand at Very Reasonable Rates
A share of the public patronage is respectfully solicited.
Condon Hotel,
CONDON. - OREGON.
Mrs. S. A. Maddock
PROPRIETRESS.
MOTTO: LOW RATES, FIRST-CLASS ACCGMMGDATiCfc
Table Supplied With the Best in the Market
Condon,
Oregon.
P. Iv. HAM,!
LONE ROCK, ORE.,
" DEALER IN 2
General Merchandise
AT SUCH LOW- 7
PRICES THAT WILL ASTONISH YOU. I
CET MY PRICES BEFORE COIKS TO TKE RAILROAD. IT WILL PAY YCU. I
Spring Announcement!!
Now is the time to cull and examine our Spring Stock ami get
our CUT PRICES in Dry Goods, Boots and Shoes, Clothing,
Underwear, Notions Etc. Latest novelties in all kiuds of Fur
uishing Goods for ladies and gentlemen.
Special Bargains
IN CROCKERY and GLASSWARE.
DUNN BROS.
HARRY HALSTEAD,
rFAI FR IM ,
ROUGH AN D DRESSED LU M 1 J E R
I now have on hand about 250,000 feet of Lumber sav. d in 'f)7
that is thoroughly seasoned. My stock includes flooring, cil
iug, rustic, surfaced lumber, ship-lap and all usual dmitrtiHoiijt
of rough lumber.
MILL. ONE-HALF MILE SOUTHEAST OF POST-OFFlCr.
LOST VALLEY, - - OREC