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TK5 OFFICIAL PAPER OF GILLIAM
COUNTY. ORECGN.
Tl; emperor of China, was as
Hssinatcd last week for appearing
in public in a European dress suit
nrjj for sundry txhet offence
against the cherished tradition of
the real'tu. The- Chinese govern
ment gave out that his ,, majesty
had committed suicide, " which is
the Chinese method of annotrneing
that he had beea murdered.
Chinaman -getting' allee eaiuee like
white man in these degenerate days.
To Tax Shaap.
The coonty court of Grant connty at
the last term levied a tax' of eue-hslf
tit per bead on all sheep driven
a.ross the North Fork- brMge t Mono
went. Though protests are being made
ly (nine 8heepiuei against paviug the
nuw, yet tli in action on the pit of the
eotmty mart In order to le able to keep
the grade And approaches to the bridge
lo repuir i. considered a Wise one by a
majority ot the heepn;en; It was only
latt .print that the coonty paid out
boot 600 for the repair of" each of the
approaches leading to the steel bridge
item, the river at that point. Outbid
sheep to the number of over 100,000
bead, that had heretofore crossed ttie
Walker's sheep bridge or at the North
Fork bridge on the" Pendleton road,
V-aded for Monument last spring and
tamer, and ae a re wilt the grad. and
approaches leading to the bridge are
eouipletely nrinedv ami snch a condi
tion as to render it impossible for teams
to pass on the grade.
The eennty cnort liesixnated Henry
Murphy iU aent to collect the toi, and
bands that are driven to thnt crossing
thi fall will be compelled to par the
sseesmens or sek a (trussing at another
point. Long Creek Eitte.
DeDuty Stock. Inspectors.
1 have syiwiDted ss mjr deputies the foUoaing
. a. CoIwcH, AiMnfrtnn.
U B. Tnn'. I'nwJasv
Ircd A. Hale, Fossil.
U l I n w v sox" Tinp Pwlc.
sMock Inspector lurtiiiuam County, Oregon.
Frutt Trees I Fru It Trees I
Wm. B. Neidemeyer, agent for The
Vancouver Nursery Co , is making a
thorough canvas of this section of Gil
liain connty in the interest of his firm
If yoa need frnit, shade or ornamental
trees, email fruit, shrnbliery, etc. yon
should reserve your order ootil be calls
j30-28
Portland Exposition.
Commeaeing with Wednesday night
Sept, 2lst. the O. K. A N. Co. will sell
tickets tu the rortlanit industrial t
position at a rate of 7.20 for the ronn
trip, including two admission tickets ti
These ttcketa wilt be on sale every
Wednesday night ONLY until Oct. 19th
inclusive, and will le good onlv on
, i . ... ! ' . .. ' I ....
iraius 1 alio o to l-llinfvliilcoiH. ami ln
retnm until tlie following Sunday.
Don't fail to Like advantage of thii-
low rate to see the best ExiHiaitioti Fort
land has ever had. t": C. rliXDLE, Ag't,
, Arlingum, Or
STATE II0HF.1AL SCHOOL
WESTON. ORECON.
The most successful year'
work of the State Normal
School at Weston; Oregon,
closed last June, with the
graduation of tweuty stu
dents. Tall term opens SEPTEM
BER 5, '98.
Full course of study
Scientific and Professional
Vocal and Instrumental
music.
Healthful location, good
society and pleasant sur
roundings. Board in families from
$2.50 to $3.50 per week.
Rooms for those who de
sire to board themselves
can be had at reasonable
rates.
Boarding-hall for young
ladies in connecti jn ' with
school, under the careful
supervision of a matron,
board, fuel and l;ghta at
$2.50 to $3.50 per week.
Catalogues and informa
tion furnished upon ap
plication. Tho Regulator Line
The Dalles, Portland & Astoria
IAVICATIOII GO.
THROUGH FREIGHT AND
PASSENGER LINE.
Dally Line of Steamers,
Between
Portland, Vancouver, Cascade
Locks, Hood River and all
points on the Washing
ton side.
The Steamers Dalles City and Regulator
leave Portland every morning (except
Wndayat 7 and The Dalles at 8:30.
Freight Rates Oratly Ruduoed.
W. C. ALLAWAY, Gen. Agt,
Foot of Court St.
' .... "" TW:'t0f I
FG.jiilL.
1M ky iiui'u I vim.uj f"r J- ik Fit'-
I1S1U.
Cha. Prindle returned latt week trow
the Kerry Canyon eonntry, whwrt he
had been running his thresher for about
five weeks.
Bud EnysrtV house np Butte creek
burned laat week, cansed by a defective
Hue. Lost everything.
W. T. Horn ha sold his ranch and
eapeuts to move to Mxlhenr comity soon.
LEX.
Mrs. Woodland is improving.
There was preaching at Olcs last Sun
day. Kred Tohey was doing business in
Olea Tuesday,
William and Joseph Ralston returned
to Oles laat Saturday.
S'hool commencwi at Olex Inst Mon
day, with Miss Grace Co-ke as teacher.
fl. J.'Nntt returned Monday from
Stayton, where he tvtt his wife and two
sons, Uny and Earl, for the winter.
Pr. Hash Lofjan. was np Monrlav from
The Dalles to see Mr. Crnm'n folks. He
reports it very doubtful if Mr. Crnni
survives I'onir. This pick net is the worst
calamity that has visited Olex for manr
years. Frank Crnni was 16 vears iil.'l
Sept. 10th and died the lSlli; Eugene
Cmm. who would have been 20 vears
old nn the 24th inst., dieil onthelOih;
Willard Crmn was 22 years old on the
I8lh and died on the. 28th. Thev are all
buried on the hill back of Mr. Cr urn's
house. George and Jeceie are some
belter at ths writing, but Mr. Crnni
aeen.s to he failing.
H. WILSON
Attorney end Counselor at Law,
The Dalles, Or.
Wilt attend to legal business in all courts In
th. state.
Notice to Sheepmen.
1800 acres of fine winter pasture, also
100 tons of alfalfa and rye hav for sale.
Two miles rnnning water through past
ure, inquire oi, or write to
F. T. Gkorqk
tf " Arlington, Or.
W. J. PARRAZ0,
rtistit; Barber.
Sleek Shaves
and Hair-cuts
Razors honed and re-ground.
CONDON ORECON.
STAR FEED GRINDING MILL.
RAPID,
DURABLE,
RELIABLE.
AGENTS
WANTED.
Address, T. BROWN HILL,
829-32 Grass Valley. Oregon.
Auctioneer.
I hereby offer mv services to the peo
ple of Gilliam county in the rapacity of
general auctioneer. All linstiiess en
trusted to uiv care will receive the niot-t
careful attention. Will attend to ad
vertising, hilling and all preliminaries
when desired. Will attend sales in aiiv
part of this or adjoining counties. Terms
reasonable. Lali on or address
Geo. L. Niali,
tf Condon, Or.
1 1 ANTEDEVERAL TRUSTWORTHY PER
VV . ion. In ttiit itnte to m inmce our bialnem
In their own and nearbv counties. I: ! mainlv
office work condiu-ted at home. Salarjr itraight
9fl year and expense il.-linltp, bonaltde.no
more, no ie tutinry. .Mommy Keierencea.
n,m nm nelUMIilreiuiea stamped envelope, Her
bert E. Ueas, PreoL, Dept. M, Chicago. 111.
t IAXTED-AOESTS FOR "GLADSTONE, HI8
Life and Public Service.," bv Thus. W ,
Uandford. A wonderful "tnrv of a tioriona r
reer. Over 500 larxe. radiant pane. Kit) auperb,
rare ene;ravltin. Klfbeat, bfvifeat, best and onlv
enloraed "Gladstone book" published. Only
si.:;. tommMioR. ov per cenu f.:reou mven.
FreiKht paid. lnttlt fr.-e. Drop all trash and
ciearfKwa month with the onl true and mod
"Gladstone bonk." Address THE DOMINION"
COMPANY, Dept. SS, 2-aae Dearborn street,
Chicago.
Notice of Dissolution of Part
nership.
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT THE
partnership heretofore existing between
H. Q. and T. J. Jordan his been dissolved, H.
G. Jordan retaining tbe meat market business.
andT. J. Jordan retaining the restaurant busi
ness. All accounts due tbe old firm In both
branches of business are due and navable to If.
(i. Joninn, and immediate settlement of the
same is nereby requested. Thanking our cus
tomers for past favors, and soliciting a continu
ance of tbe same, we are
Respectfully,
H. O. Joansif,
T. J. JORD!f.
ADMINISTRATOR'S SALE OF
REAL PROPERTY.
In the matter of tbe estate of Jacob Johnson,
uccnsen.
Notice is hereby given that ander and bv vlr.
tne of an order of sale reguiMrty issued out of the
uouniy ixinn ot tne state 01 Oregon for UiUtam
County, on the 8th day of September, ISM, order
ing mesaie ai pnouc auction upon the said
premises tbe hereinafter described reil uronerl
of said estate situated in Gilliam county, Oregon,
i win on
Saturday, October 22, 1808,
at the hour of 2 o'clock p. m. tell at public sale
lorcaso in nana. SHDiect to rounrmation by the
court, all the right, title and interest that said
deceased bad at the time of his death, or that
may have been SHbsequently acquired by his
eiaie since nis aeatn, ill ana to tne lollowlng
described real property situated In Gilliam coun
ty, Oregon, to-wlt: Lola g and 4, and the HU
N !4 of Sec. (1) One. and tbe EU N HM of Bee.(12)
Twelve, all in Tn. 4. South ot Range a E., W. M.
said property will b sold upon said premises.
E. O. RfK)D,
S22-31 Administrator.
NOTICE.
U. 8. Lamp Orncc, Th Dalles, Oazooa,
August 31. laM.
CompUInt having been entered at this Office
OT cnaries J. urterreimer against Prank Wilson
for aban inning his Homestead K.ntrv No. 4:uk
dab-d April , imi, npon the liWJi tlec. X3, Tp. 2
a., . i Tf. in wininm iHniv, uregiin,
with a view to the cancellation of said anrrv
the said parties are hereby summoned to appear
LIU, Ull U11
The 26trt Day of October, 1808,
at to o'clock A. M.. to respond and furnish tea-
tilllOnV COnCCnilnir Said alleired alianrlnnin.,
H.N. Fraser, Co. Clerk. I authorized 'otake
October 22, IhUH. at 10 o'clock A. M.
(.oiDfinr Herein ai nilomcesu ondiin.DrHfnn
JAY P. l.CCAB. OTIS PATTiasON,
sa-31 Register. Receiver.
NOTICE FOE PUBLICATION.
Timber Culture. Final Proof.
Lasd Ofpice at Tug Dam.cs. Oa., Aug. 24.
KViK. I. ti.h.l.. ri... ti,., U'lin.. .1 . ...
w "i inc., iiuiii-v ui inieniinn to make
Bnal proof before It. X. Fraitar. eouuty clerk, at
hi. AHIfl. I. a '
Saturday. Ootohar a. isoa
on timber culture application Ko. 2608, for the
"H nw4. "H """'i n,l n'i c tp s,
rile, W. M. He names as witnesses: D. H
Brown. L H. Towasend. D. M. Rluebart and O.
fkil'itw, U of Cnndon, 0-cg i-t.
H. . Kifi BJ'K ,. H. H.aMiSK;',
Condiin, tr. r'tml. ft..
H. H. A H. B. HENDRICKS,
ATTORNEYS AT LAW,
errtrca at condon and fo.mi. ohmom.
rVreltal attantion to office counsel and practlr
T ail the conns, also counsel bv correapoudcttc.
We. wrireDcvdsMtjrs., I.I.mis, Wills, Tranacrlpt.
abstracts eto. Fir lnsuranc tn the best com
tain les cMaut. Also attention to Collections ud
Land Idsu-a, Notary Pubic tu each oftii'v.
rnjjxrtuutArummuvLr
Thr-re's ncn
"SOFT SOAr
about this talk. It's a
plain, straight, business
talk. About the very
best kinds of poap ob
tainable. We keep
them, you should use
them. Why use nasty
harsh laundry soap
in your bath when yoa
can get the best brands
of the toilet article
at our store at moder
ate prices. A dozen
brands to choose from,
all good.
J. H. Hudson
CONDON,
OREGON.
ruxnuvixvnjuinnnmruriTum'ijxrD
; NON-ALCOHOLIC.
No man who lives on meat was ever
known to lick his wife, or ask for a
divorce. A veitetahle diet woman is as
cold and clammy as a turnip. If yon
want vour girl to have ropy cheeks ami
vitality in her motion, feed her on heef
steak w ith occasional doses of Dr. Havr-
fon's Tonic Bitters. Sold everywhere.
For Sale or Rent.
A Good Sheep Ranch,
Comprising nearly 8500 acres, control!
in if the largest and best winter range in
tiiiliam county; good dwelling house
and large barn, also complete outfit for
running sheep; 50 tons of new hay. and
plenty of good water on the place. Fur
pai titulars, enquire at, or address
Arlington National Hank,
tf. Arlington, Or
Price List of Lumber.
(Adopted September 1, 1898.)
Kough lumber, pine, $10 00 per M
Roiiifh lnmber.hr, 12 00 " "
tihiplap, second class floor-
ing, rustic, ceiling and
surfaced, 15.00 " "
First class flooring, ceiling,
rustic and finishing, 22 50 " "
S!ah m-oiid. tier i-iirH 7A
All bills discounted 10 per cent for
snot cash, fcanie nrice and same dis
count, 10 ail. MARRY riAUTKAD.
Lost Vallev, Or
Treasurer's Notice.
All connty warrants registered prior
to Nov.. 12. 18t6. will be paid on presen
tation at niv ollii e. Interest ceases after
this date. 8 B. Barker,
Treasurer of Gilliam conntv, Oregon.
Dated at Condon, Ore., June 3d, 1898,
Land Applications, Proofs and
Abstracts.
H. N. Frnzer. County Clerk, gives
arieciai attention in anatrafta i toiu
mid is alao rtrenared to recvivsi IT fi
irovprniiient iianfl fHimra anil nrmifa an
wen as applications lor tne purchase of
..!... , I J 1 . . . . ,
loriciieu ranronii lanns anil state School
lauds, at his omce in Condon, Or.
NOTICE.
Having sold mv bnsinesH here. I here
by notify all peraons indebted to me
that their accounts ninet la? settled la?-
t ween now and Novenilar lM. as I ex
tiet-t to leave Condon after that date.
All acconnts not settled at that time will
be placed with a collector.
O. W. Bare.
Condon, Or., Sept. 1, 1898.
Wood Notice.
By order of the Conntv Court. I will
recieve sealed bids, at this officp. for ten
cords of 16-inch sound, pine wood, deliv
ered at the court Imnse, at Condon, not
ater tnan iNovemtier l, lays.
A bond in the snm of f 100.00 tn ac
oinpnnv each bid, conditioned to faith
fully perform contract if awarded. Such
hil will be opened, and contract let, on
Fridav, the 30th day of September. 18118.
at 1 o'clock, p. m. H. N. Fbazeb.
slO 28 Conntv Clerk.
NOTICE-TIMBER CULTURE.
V. S. Laud Orncg, Tub Dalles, Oskook,
August 27, IS98.
Cnmiilalnt having been entered at thlsOrMce
by Burns Jones awtinst John Murek forfullure
to comply with the law as to Timber-Culture
Entry No. 2J-20, dated June 30, !, npon the NE
of (Section s,Townhip 4 S., Range 19 E W.
M., In tiiiliam County, Oregon, with a view to
the cancellation of said entry; contestant al
leging that John Marek failed to plow live acres,
or any amount of In ml ol said tract, the thiol
year, and he failed to plant any trees, tree seeds
orcHttings, the fourth yen r of said entry, oral
all. and dil not canse same to be done, and he
removed all Improvements and abandoned the
tract prior to the fourth year of bis entry; the
said parties are hereby summoned to appear at
this office ou
The 29th Day of October, 1808,
at 10 o'clock A. M., to respond and furnish tes
timony concerning said alleged f ill ire.
H. N. Fraier, County Clerk. Is authorised to
take testimony in this ease at bis nfflceln Con
don, Oregon, on tbe 18th day of Uctouer, 1498, at
tU t l-1'M'S, A. M. .
1S-S2 ikt V. LCCAS, Register.'
NOTICK FOB PUBLICATION.
LAHDOrricg AtThs Dalles. Ob., Sept. I. Vm.
Notice is hereby given that the following
named settler bas riled notice of her Intention to
make final proof la support ot her claim, and
tbat said proof will he marie before V. Crawford.
county clerk ol Morrow county, at Meppner, Or,,
ou Friday, October 14, 1898, vl:
NANNIE VAL'GHAN. formerly Nannie Rrf.ns
ol Hoppuer: Homestead Application Ko. 4442,
for tbe sw W sec g. tp I , r 23 e, W. M. She names
the following witnesses to prove her continuous
residence upon and cultivation of said land, vis:
N. K. McVay, Abraham H. Akers, Ernest I.. Far
reus and Jay D. Ball, all of Oooseberry, Oregon.
s-oi Mtr. i,ucAa, Register,
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.
I.ANDOmcg atTs Dalles, Oa., Amj. 22,1898.
Notice Is hereby eiven Dint the fnllnutn num.
d settler has Hied notice of bis Intention to
uiaae nnai poooi in support ot ots claim, and
tbat said proof will be made before H. N. )'mi
county clerk of milium county, at Condou, Or.,
ou Friday, October 7, W8, vis:
JESSE O. McKINNEY, Hd. E. Ko. 6400,
lor tbe tU n4 sec 24, tp 1 , r 21 e, W. M. He
names the following witnesses to prove his con
ttiiHous residence onnn and jmiIHvmH,,,, ,,r ..in
land vis: J. Martin, C. If. Hies and Thomas
lurtfW-
JAJxnjnruj
Ta Heine About
The hat market is full of trash, and even trash, sometimes
looks well, but it will not wear. You'll have to look else
where for trash, however, we don't keep it. Our new soft and
stiff hats are of such style, character and finish that yourself
and your friends will show your knowledge of what's what by
wearing them.
We are showing a fine line of Ladies' and Misses' Jackets and
Capes, at bed-rock prices. Call and examine them.
If you are in need of anything, in foot-wear, we have it for
large or small feet. We also have a complete assortment of
children's misses', ladies' aud men's underwear.
All Goods Marked
LORD
ARLINGTON,
Of Arlington, Or.,
No. 3SI8,
Transacts a General
Accounts Kept
Drafts 8old on all the principal cities of the United States1
and Europe. Interest
; SPECIAL ATTENTION CIVEN TO COLLECTIONS. WE SOLICIT YOUR BUSINESS
D.M.FRENCH, Presidents W. W.
T. HURLBURT, Caahlar,
DIRECTORS D. M. FRENCH, W.
WARDS AND
L. O. Ralston, Olex, Oreg.,
General Merchandise,
Hardware, Drugs and
Patent Medicines.
Full line of Agricultural Implements.
Our clothing, ladies' and children's woolen furnishing goods
and all other fall and winter goods have now arrived, Come
to Olex and inspect a nice, new, complete stock of goods.
L. O. RALSTON, - - - - OLEX, ORECON.
CHARLES FIX,
n Tn im
Feed Stable and Corral,
Lower Main St., Condon, Ore.
POOL ROOM, SOFT DRINKS, CONFECTIONERIES, ETC.
GRAIN AND CHOPPED FEED
Large Scales, price 25c a draft;
W. LORD, Manager.
Wasco Warehouse Co.
General Storage
WOOL STORAGE A SPECIALTY.
HIGHEST PRICE PAID FOR WHEAT, HIDES AHD PELTS.
Barbed Wire, Nails, Flour, Feed, Salt, Sulphur, Lum
ber, Lime, Cement, Cedar Posts, Pine, Oak or Fir Wood
Always on Hand.
BEST CEDAR SHINGLES, S2.25 PER M.
In Warehouse. -
Hats,
You will find our
New Fall Hats
Absolutely Perfect.
in Plain Figures.
& CO.,
OREGON.
Banking Business.!
Subject to Check.
allowed on time deposits.
STEIWER, Vlca-Praaldant; FRANK1
W. STEIWER. W. LORD. L. C. ED
A. C. HAWSON.
IN ANY QUANTITY FOR SALE
reduction on contract weighing.
FRANK ALDRICH, Arlington Agt
and Forwarding.
- - Arlington, Oregon.
GOOD GOODS
TO
If any part of a vehicle breaks, within a year from date of pur
chase, by reason of manifest defect in material, tho part will bo du
plicated or repaired free of charge.
Clark's Cutaway Harrow is warranted to be of good material and
workmanship and to do better work than any tools of their class
made.
The Bain Wagon Company replace any part which breaks because
of a flaw or other defect in material. It is one of the most reliable
and easy running wagons on the market. ,
Let us show you the Oliver New Departure Gang Plow, Monitor
DrUls and Seeders, Boss Harrows, Mitchell and Stoughton Wagons,
or anything we have in our fall line of Farm Implements.
FOR BEST QUALITY, STYLE, FINISH and RIGHT PRICES,
SHURTE & WEIR CO.
SUCCESSORS TO JAS. W. SMITH.
ARLINGTON, - - - OREGON.
DROP IN
Next Door tqBowlinK Alley Arlington,
when you feel Ilk
CIGAR OR MILWAUKEE BEER OH DRAUGHT.
All kinds of first-claas liquora on hand.
The "DELMONICO'
RESTAURANT Jtt .
la the placa to g.tsssw
First-class meals at all hours of the
dav. from 2Fifi ni-.
The only Short-order house in Condon.
NICELY-FURNISHED ROOMS IN CONNECTION FOR LODGERS.
Bread, pies and cakes on hand for sale, or baked to order.
Chickens dressed to order. Butter and eggs bought and sold.
TJORDAN, - - Proprietor.
R I N EH ART'S
Condon,
GEO. W. RINEHART, PropY.
The public will find that no better accommodations can be
found in this country than at this house. Meals 25c; bods 25c.
HEADQUARTERS FOR TRAVELIHC MEN.
ARE YOU LOOKING
WHEN BUYING GROCERIES?
IF YOU ARE IT WILL BE TO YOUR AOVANTACE TO CONSULT WITH
P. H. Stephenson,
BEFORE PLACING YOUR ORDER.
Dealer in Fine Merchandise.
Condon,
17. A. DARLING,
Painter and
Paper-hanger.
l,oop Samples
of paper to choose from at from
6 to 80 cts. per roll.
Your Patronage Solicited.
GUARANTEED.
This cut illustrutet
but one of the articles
wo handle that aro
guaranteed.
RACINE
BUGGIES
AND
HACKS
ARE
GUARANTEED
AT COB'S
enjoying a flr.t-cla.a
RESTAURANT
Oregon.
FOR THE BEST-
Oregon.
Through Tourist Cart to 8t
Louis.
A tourist sleeping car will leave Peri
tonei every Monday via Mo, I'ao. and
every Worinonlay via the Burllnaton
Route at 81'. M. via tha 0. ft. A N,
through halt Lake and Denver without
change to 8t. Ionl., and under the iu
pervi.ion of enpuriened conduotora. No
change uf cart to the eitiei, Kaniaa City
or bt. Louis. Keep tlili .ervlo in mind
when golntf East and coniult O. R, & N.
ngenta or addreia,
W. H tilt., t,.,am
Oenorsl rassenger Ageut, forMandt Or.
I
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