THE COilDON CLOBL
THURSDAY, MARCH 21. 1901.
THE OFFICIAL PAPER OF OILLIAM
COUNTY. OREGON.
LOCAL NEWS,
CRUSHED TO DEATH.
M. P. Balding Jnstatyly Killed
athliHomalnFrry .
. Canyon.
loo Drown wai In from Hock creek
Monday.
Uoorm D. Dukck wti over from May
vlljo Monday.
C. rkhott, of Olvi, visited trloudi bare
during th week.
Head 1'. II. Hie phenson's new ad. this
week and then call and set him.
J. V. Kelasoliar ipeni few days at
1' ortland during th week. .
Tht ladles of the Ketwkah lwl of
this place, will give a grand Ull May 1.
II. K. Boarcy passed down the road
Monday with it load of wheat for market.
Mr. S. K. Wilson has returned to
Condon, after an esteudod visit In Forlr
land.
Charlie Fix wai on the tick Met the
first ( the week, with Dr. Wood In at
tendance. Many of the cltliona are "cleaning up"
their promises thla week and getting
ready for Spring.
Urant Wade and Tom Malanophy, of
Olti, and Peter Conroy, of Clem, were
In town Monday on land business.
L. 8. Pulllan wai in from Ferry Can
yon Monday. He reporta everything
booming In that favored farming section
Klder Crumley of the L. I). 8. church
came lit from California Monday and
preached in the L. I). 8. church Tuesday
evening,
Mra. Ame, of Columbus, Washington
who hat been visiting her daughter,
Mrs. Ram E. Van Vector, returned
home Baturday.
Poi KDOn the road tietween Condon
and Clem, a canvas coat Owner can
have same by calling at this office and
paying for this notice.
Harry Ladd was In town Monday from
Clem. Mr. Ladd Is now located In I'ort
Und, and la back to old qilliain county
to visit his many friends.
Mrs. Jas. F. Dyer, of near Mayvllle
who has been In poor health for some
time. Is itonniim In town for awhile
under the care of Dr. Wood.
Mr. and Mrs. John Palmer were In
town Mondav. Mrs. Palmer has been
anile ill lately, but, with the advent of
belter weather, she is Improving rapidly.
Jim Burns returned from Ole. Friday
where he spent several days nursing his
brother, Will, who was very III with
pneumonia. Ho Is able to be op again
now, however.
A heavy thunderstorm near Corvallls
a few days ago slivered big fir trees Into
kindling wood and smashed the window
(Iiiks In many houses. Such a storm Is
unusual in the Willamette Valley.
House cleaning timo Is here and the
wise man will bave "a rush of business
to attend to," which will keep him
a.rev from homo "from early morn till
dewy eve" for the next tew weeks.
Mr. and Mrs. Al McConnell were In
town last Saturday. Mr. McConnell
will open a store and postofllce in the
Ferry Canyon neighborhood about May
1st. The poHtolllee will be named Al
vlllo.
Mr. and Mrs. Oeorge Parrish were In
from Trail Fork Monday consulting Dr.
Wod with regard to Mrs. Parrish's
health, which has not been good for
some time. Mrs. Parrish will remain
iu town for awhile under treatment.
The Yakima Dally News, a paper re
cently started at North Yakima by W.
A. Maxwell, formorly of the Arlington
Hecord, has suspended operations. The
plant has been tnkon possession of by
the American Type Founders Company
of Portland. t
Hon. George Miller, representative of
this district, and General Chas. E. Hicks,
editos, of the Arlington Independent,
were In town on business Monday. The
eon tie men went out to AjaX In the after
noon to "round up" a homestead each of
good Uilham county ground. .
"Homv," the Celostlal "washee man
w ho was here last week, returned to
Portland to wait until ft building can be
erected for his occupancy. Homy says,
"Condon alio right heap good town;
me com back stay." It is a fact that
people of hla race never locate In a dead
town, and Homy's humble opinion
speaks well (or Condon.
A series of meetings were In progress
at Olex last week nnder the direction of
a mnn named Moorehouee. who lives In
the neighborhood of Douglas. Moore
house claims to be a "divine healer" and
to be able to heal any form of disease
through divine Interposition. A num
ber of cures are said to have been effected
and a large number of people have ex
pressed belief In the new leader's teach
ings.
The Masonic delegation who visited
the Royal Arch Chapter at Heppner last
week reached home Sunday afternoon.
They report having had a most enjoy
able time and say Ueppnerites are royal
entertainers. It has leaked out that
nil the Indies of Heppner and a great
ninny of the men commented on the fact
that the Gilliam Co. delegation was the
finest looking body of men who ever
visited that city. That's right ; Gillam
Countv excels in many things beaides
big wheat crops and pretty airls.
Rev. Edward Curran, the popular
pastor of the Congregational nhuroh of
this city, bas been offered the petition
of missionary at Cape Prince of Wales,
Alaska. The position is one of the most
important ones in Alaska, and is situa
ted at the northern entrance of the
Kehrinir Strait on the Arctic Ocean. Mr,
Curran visited the mission Inst summer
and is familiar with the work there.
The nosition carries with it the appoint
inent as government teacher and U.
' revenue officer. Mr. Curran has not yet
decided whether or not he will accept
tbe appointment, '
One of the saddest accidents which It
has ever been our doty to chronicle oc
curred In Forry Canyon at 4 P. M. Toes
Uy evening, In which M. P. Balding
oct his life, almost Instantly.
Mr. Ilaldln was preparing to load his
wagon with wheat for market, and had
driven a four-horse warn alongside a
high pile of sacks. It Is supposed that
he had tied up the lines and got over on
the wheat pile to begin loading when
the team, which Is a fractions one, start
ed to run. He grabbed the line nearest
to him and swung the leant around the
corner of the wheat pile end thus slop
ped them, but In doing so be was caught
between the wagon and the wheat pile
and crushed to death. Mrs. Ilaldlng
was near the spot at the time and, see
ing that her husband was having trouble
with the team, ran to the leaders, took
them by the bits and held them. 8he
ooold not see her husband from where
she stood, but knowing that he was
fastened somewhere between the wagon
and the sacks, she was afraid to let tbe
team move for fearof Imrtlog him worse,
and being enable to unhitch tbetn she
sent her little boy to Charlie Burroughs,
their nearest neighbor, for help. Mr.
Burroughs was about two miles from
borne at work, but Mrs. Burronghs start
ed tor the Balding ranch and, on ber
wav. signaled to Will Muserove, who
was at work In a distant field, and at
tracted his attention. Thinking some
thing must be wrong, Mr. Musgrove
went over, and when he reached the
scene Mrs. Burroughs bad partially suc
ceeded In getting Mr. Balding'a body
loose, and, with Mr. Musgrove'e assist
ance, It was toon freed from the wagon,
Death must bave been almost instants'
neous, as the body was cold when Mr
Mongrove arrived. During all this time
which must bave been more than an
hour Mrs. Balding stood at the beads
of the fractious team and held them fast,
showing a degree of bravery and nerve
with which but few women are endowed.
Mr. Musgrove brought the news to
town the same evening the accident oc
curred, and took the casket out yester
day morning. The body was brought
to town yesterday and will be burled
today in Mount Morlah cemetery.
M. P. Balding was born in Storey
county. Iowa. April 9. 1809. When four
years old his parents came to Oregon
and sullied In Lost valley and since that
timo he has been a resident of this coun
tv. An older brother was killed about
20 years ago, in Lost valley, by a run
away team. By his many sterling qoali
tics, bis true manly worth and bis gen
erous, Jovial disposition be had gained
a host of friends who will sincerely
mourn his untimely death. . He loaves
a wife, three young children, an aged
mother, Mrs. R. A. Balding, of this city,
and four sisters, to all of whom will go
forth the heartfelt sympathy of a host of
friends in their terrible bereavement.
Railroad Man Here. !
Mr. C. J. Mlllls, Live Stock Agent of
the O. K. A N. Co., was in too tart
Friday looking after the Interests of his
Company among the stockmen. Mr.
Millie Is seeking tM adjust tne wooi raie
for tbe coming season lo a manner which
will b beneficial to the producer. He
was very favorably impressed with the
appearance of thla section of Ullliam
county, and does not hesltet to say
that our wonderful natural resources
are bound to be recognised in transpor
tation circles In the not far distant future
n such a way as will insure much better
transportation faclltles than are now
enjoyed. Mr. Mlllls was accompanied
on his trip by Dan Thomas, the popular
manager of the Arlington Warehouse
Co., who has many friends and custom
ers In this part of the county.,
A Swift Horse.
While C. W. White's driving team
was being hitched to the back at Spr Ins
ton & Rogers' bars, Monday morning.
one of the animals got loose and "lit
out" for the ranch on Papersack. Sug
gestions were made by a number of by
standers to send some one after tbe run
away, but Mr. White knew that horse
too well for that; so, just as the horse
went out of sluht over the bill east of
town, Charlie rushed to tbe Lost Valley
telephone office and. rjnglng np the
ranch, gave orders o bare the horse
sent In. Tbe message and the horse
ran a tretty close race over that 16-mlle
course and, on account of the rough
road np Thlrtymlle canyon, the light
ning won out by a neck, Charlie says
that If tbe horse had bad a tight wire
to run on tbe lightning would not hare
been in It. Charlie Underwood brought
the horse back to town, arriving here
before noon.
Come to think of It, besides big wheat
crops, pretty girls and big, fine-looking
men, Ullliam county also produces some
pretty swift horses.
M. O. CLARKE.
M. N. FRAZER.
CLARKE & FRAZER,
' (Successors to Al Herehw)
DEALER9 IN
Furniture, Stoves arid Tin-ware.
Couchee, Lounges, Wood end Iron Bedsteads, Spring Mattresses of all
kinds, Wool Beds, Blankets, Tables, Chairs and Rockers, Tubs Etc
Also Cutlery, Hardware and Building Material, gash, Doors and Win
dows, Paints and Oils.
Lamps and Lamp Stock.
Kitchen Furniture a Specialty.
Our Prices are Reasonable. Call and See Us.
guaranteed 00
aiary Yearly.
Men and women of good addrew to rtpfttent
til. tome to travel appointing Menu, omen
fur local work looking after our Inttrwu.
f OOO salary -rusrmnuwd yetrlr; extra com
mlMions and expense, repaid advancement,
old Mtatiltibed honae. Grand chance (or earn.
sit man or woman to ecttre pleasant, perma
nent position, liberal income and future. New,
brilliant linos. Write at once.
STAFFORD PRESS.
23 Church St., Nevr J-taven, Conn.
Purely Business.
Baths Hot and cold water, clean tow
els, only 25 cents at Condon hotel.
J. L. Seal, the well known auction
eer, will give tbe strictest attention to
all business entrusted to bis care. If
you bare property to tell consult bim.
Up-to Date Styles
Splendid Assortment
Reasonable Prices
That's the whole story about our
NEW SPRING GOODS.
Dry Goods, Clothing,
Shoes, Hats
and Groceries
and every line "the best.
v Call and See Them.
Seml-Centennlal.
Last Monday was School Superintend
ent Neat's 50th birthday and, while the
worthy professor seemed to bave forgot
ten all about it, a number of his gentle
men friends who had been warned that
his birthday was neit In order after St.
Patrick's, called at hie residence to con
gratulate him and to wish him many
happy returns. The visit was an old-
fashoned ''surprise party" in which the
party of the second part was actually
surprised, and while the professor no
doubt wondered what it all meant, he
showed good nerve and did not quail
when the Invading parly appeared on
the scene. The evening was most pleas
antly passed and the' cake, coffee and
cigars which Mrs. Neal provided were
of the finest quality. The party broke
up about midnight, after arranging to
repeat tbe performance 60 years hence
and on as many intervening occasions of
tbe same kind as possible.
It is reported this morning that T, ft.
Johnson sold bis ranch, near town, yes
terday to John Harrison, of Tblrtymile,
for a consideration of $3000,
New Business House.
Frank Wilson has decided to erect a
new business house on Main street just
north of tbe Summit Saloon. The build
ing will be 18x30 feet, two stories high,
and will be occupied by Mr. Wilson as a
drug store. Mr. Wilson baa arranged
with Manager Halstead of the Lost Val
ley Lumber Company for the lumber,
and as soon as it can be put on the
ground, work will be commenced. It
might be well to keep your eye open
this Spring and watch Condon grow,
Back to his Home.
After an absence of fonr months In
and around the hot springs near La
Grande, in Union connty, J. W. Nye re
turned Saturday, morning to Arlington
on his way to bis home near Clem. The
springs did not make a new man of him
nor did they restore youth, but Mr. Nye
says that he has been much improved
from hie sojourn there, lie has great
faith In tbe springs and tells of marvel
ous cures wrought by the waters of these
springs. Independent.
Headache often results from a die-
ordered condition of the stomach and
constipation of the bowels. A dose or
two of Chamberlain's Stomach and Liv
er Tablets will correct these disorders
nd cure the headache. Sold by The
Hudson Pharmacy C. W. Croafleld,
mgr. .
TOURIST CARS.
Tbe tourist care, like a newspaper in
a country town, certainly "fill long felt
want". A cool; clean, welt ventilated
sleeping and observation car, equally
free from the discomforts of tbe old fash
ioned passenger coach and tbe stuffy
beat of the over-lnsuriouely upholstered
drawing-room and sleeping care, and at
a moderate extra fee, bas solved the
problem of providing attractive accom
modations for tbe general public. Tbe
O. R. A N. Co. runs three of these cars
dally between Portland and tbe East.
A porter is in charge of each car to look
after the wants and comforts of tbe
passengers.
For rates and particulars write to
A. L. Craig,
General Passenger Agsnt
O. B. & N. Co., Portland, Ore.
Yours truly,
A. L. Cbaiq,
G.I. A.
NOTICE TOJ5HEEPMEN.
I am prepared to take bucks to past
ure for the summer and will insure good
care for all stock entrusted to my care.
Good grass and plenty of water. Call at
my ranch, on Thirty mile, or address
t i . . Jos. Wam,';
Condon, Or.
P. H. Stephenson,
Reliable
Merchant.
WANTED!
Reliable man for Manager of
Branch Office we wish to open in this
vicinity. If your record is O. K.
here is an opportunity. Kindly
give good reference when writing.
The A. T. Morris Wholesale House
CINCINNATI OHIO
Illustrated catalogue 4 cts. stamp.
49 d 8
Fall and Winter Goods.
Largest and Best Line in Gilliam County.
Winter Underwear, Overcoats
Mackintoshes, Ulsters Etc.
Renew Your Subscriptions.
Subscriptions for all the leading news
papers and periodicals published in tbe
United Slates or any other country on
earth wi II be received at the Gums office.
Save postage, time and trouble by leav
ing the amount with us and we will
attend to the business for you. Call
when In town and renew yoar subscrip
tions to vonr favorites for 1901. tf
Mrs. Young ia having ber residence
painted. . . ,
E. A. Wallace Is moving out to his
ranch this week.
Wheat was worth 45 cents in Arling
ton Monday.
Mrs. T. G. JohnBon went to Rock
creek with her father Tuesday.
L. R. Price has commenced work on
the addition to the Armory hall build
ing-" . . ,
Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Gibbons, of May
ville, returned Tuesday from a pleasant
visit In California.
Henry Wilkins, one of the leading
farmers of the Clem neighborhood, was
in town Monday,
A dinner party will, be given at the
White ranch on Papersack tomorrow in
honor of Mr. Jean Labous' 60th birthday
Mrs. Clara Darling has just received a
line of new and beautiful samples for
ladies, suits, skirts and silk waists, also
some choice patterns for boys' clothing
for boys from 3 to 16 years oldfrom the
Chaa. A. Stevens Co., Chicago. Call or
write Mrs. Darling for samples and
prices. No express charges on any
goods.
While Mrs. P. T. Bulger, of this city,
was recently traveling on a train to
Spokane she gave birth to twins. The
elder, a boy, was born in Oregon, and
the other, a girl, m the state of Wash
ington an hour later. This is tbe first
case on record ot twins born in different
states. But It Is nothing for Oregon and
Washington to do things for which there
is no precedent in history. Portland
Dispatch. . 1 "
TO CURE A COLD IN ONE DAY
Tiiltn Laxative Bromo QHlnme Tablet, au
drumrlnti refund th money if it faiUtooure;
. W, Grove's signature Is on each box.
Tea Culture In Oregon,
Otis A. Poole, the Japan agent of the
firm of Allen & Lewis, of Portland, is of
the opinion that the Willamette and
Rouge river valleys are excellently
adapted for the culture of tea. He has
sent a sack of tea seed to bis firm for
free distribution among the farmers.
The experiment will be watched with
much interest.
A Good Cough Medicine) for Children
"I have no hesitancy In recommend
ing Chamberlain's Cough Remedy,"
savsF. P. Moran, a well known, and
popular baker, of Petersburg, Va. "We
have given it to our children when
troubled with bad coughs, alto whooping
cough, and It has always given perfect
satisfaction. It was recommended to
me by a druggist as tbe best cough
medicine for children as it contains no
opium or other harmful drug." Sold by
The Hudson Pharmacy C.W.Crosfield,
mgr. . ' .', " ' ," ;
Just received, 2000 rolls of wall paper,
W. A. Darling.
If you have pictures to enlarge, take
them to the Novelty Gallery. -
Wall paper from 5c to 50o per roll.
W, A. Darling.
Draft Horses In Demand.
Arlington Independent.
F. M. Pliter and R. E. Armstrong
shipped a car toad of horses to Portland
from this place last Sunday night. In
the shipment were seventeen head ot
heavy draft horseB, which they expect
to sell on the Portland market. They
have made several shipments to that
city before and have found good sales
for them. They anticipate that there
will be a demand for this class of horeea
and they will have no trouble in dis
posing of them.
NEW GOODS
Arriving,Daiiy.
and
Kids
FINE SHOES
For Men, Women
CLOTHING
'anmrssi For Everyone
FURNISHINGS
For Men and Boys
. Don't Forget the Place -;.;
DUNN BROS.
Big Store,
CONDON, - - OREGON.
$5.00 Reward.
1 will pay the above reward for tbe
return ot each of the following estrays:
One sorrel mare, weight 1200 lbs., 6
or 6 years old, brand "half circle 5"
(half circle below the S) on left shoulder ;
one dark-gray mare, same weight, same
age and same brand as above described.
M. E. Summers,
Condon, Oregon.
Meet me at the Novelty Gallery Sun-
day and we will have that picture taken.
Temple's Novelty Gallery open Sun
days only.
Groceries
Hardware and
General Merchandise
Largest stock in tbe
county
The City Restaurant
Meals at All Hours.
Board by the Day, Week or Meal.
" Everything Strictly First-class.
R. B. LUCAS, Proprietor.
Main and Spring Sts. Lodgings in Connection
WADE
Olex,
Universal Stoves and
Ranges
, Iron Bedsteads
Spring Mattresses
Chairs
Extension Tables
Orders taten for Furniture
and Wall Paper not kept in
. Stock
BROS.
Oregon.
CALL AT THE
'
Summit Saloon,
FOR FINEST BRANDS OF WINES, LIQUORS and CIGARS
ZXE BILLIAR AND POOL TABLE IN CONNECTION.
FRED WILSON,
CONDON, ORE.
PROPRIETOR.
Stop at
The
CONDON
HOTEL.
This popular hostelry bas been
thoroughly renovated and is now
prepared to cater to the wants of
the traveling public in an up-to-date
manner.
Commercial travelers, and others,
desiring the comforts of a first-class
hotel, will find this house suited to
their wants. '
MRS. S. A. MAD DOCK, Proprietor
R Hi EH ART'S R ESTAU R A EIT
Condon, - Oregon.
GEO. W. R1NEHART, Prop'r.
The public will find that noi better accommodations can be '
found iu this country than at this house. Meals 25c; beds 25c.
HErOjlARTERS FOR TRAVELING MEIL
Pure and Fresh
Are Our
Drugs.
Celluloid Goods of every description.
' Albums, Photo frames, holders and boxer.
Call and examine our line of choice goods. We can please ytii .
FOR OUR CUSTOMERS
FINEST STEAKS AND ROASTS CUT FROM
CHOICEST BEEF. ALL COOD THINGS AT
JOHN JACKSOIl'S
The Condon Pharmacy,
Drugs, Photo Supplies, Jewelry!, Paints and Oils.5 Give us a trial,
O. S. EBI
PROPRIETOR OF
SODA and BOTTLING 11 QRKS
INTERIOR WAREHOUSE CO.,
(BALFOUR GUTHRIE & CO, Managers.) ,
Hishest Prices Paid for Grain.
General Warehouse Business Conducted.
Warehouses at ARLINGTON, BLALOCK, DOUGLAS and I0NE,
'v Manufacturer of Soda, Orange and
Champagne Cider, Sarssparilla and
Iron and all other goftand Carbonated
Drinks. Condon trade is respect
fully solicited. Orders promptly filled
Arlington, Ore.
Fossil Jblour
takes the lead because it
is the best.
Try it,
Fossil Flouring Hills,
r FOSSIL, OREGON." ' '
For Sale ly Leading ConJun llcrtli.i.i