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About Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919 | View Entire Issue (Jan. 10, 1908)
Walter Seals is receiving in struction in the tonsorial art by Golden and Stevens at the 0. K. Barber shop. Chester Titus spent a few days in Condon this week. He re turned Wednesday to his home near Clem. Deputy Sheriff Otis Campbell made a business trip to Blalock Wednesday. J. W. Enebersr, who transacted business in Condon the first of the week, left Wednesday morn ing for his home at Blalock. Lookup Dunn Bros.' ad in this issue regarding their mam moth shoe sale which starts next week. A great surprise in store for you! Mrs. J. L. Dennis of Pendle ton arrived Tuesday evening and Miss Vesta and Earl Dennis also of Pendleton arrived Wednesday evening to attend the funeral of Marion Dennis on Thursday. A party was enjoyed by a few young people at the home of H. C. Johnson last Saturday even ing. L. E. Laurance of the Home Telephone Co. has been doing some good work around town this week in removing some of the old, unused telephone poles that have been standing at street corners for many years. Steve Couture made a flying business trip to Arlington yester day. A lodge of the Modern Wood men of America may soon be started in this city, as a large number of persons have already given their names to Mr. Roberts who is here for that purpose. More than the required number of names for the granting of a charter were already secured this morning. A seven pound boy was born to the wife of Oscar Maley on Wednesday, Jan, 8th. Mrs. Jas. Burdon of Shuttler Flat, who has been suffering sev eral years from a bone tumor on her finger was in Condon this week and had the finger am putated by Drs. Wood & Gavey She is getting along nicely at present Sylvester Simmons of Fossil visited at the home of his mother, Mrs. M. J. Simmons, this week. Mrs. Simmons has been sick for some time but is improving. ' Born to the wife of T. Jones of Gooseberry, a son, on Wed nesday, Jan. 8. Mrs. J. E. Burdette of Arling ton visited with friends in this city the first of the week while Attorney Burdette attended to business matters during the re cent session of circuit court Mrs. John Bartholdi, nee Miss Marie Kargl, has had the Globe sent to her new address, The Dalles, bo that she may keep up with the news of her former home town and county. Mikkalo Bros, of Mikkalo are the latest new subscribers that have been added to the Globe's largely increased list Mr. and Mrs. E. S. Hall, who have been spending the winter at Albany, returned Tuesday ev ening and left Wednesday for their home on Pine Ridge. Frank, the 13-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. H. N. Anderson of Pine Ridge, sustained a very badly sprained ankle Tuesday, caused by a horse falling on him. Dr. Wood was called and dressed the limb and he is now getting along nicely. ALL THE COUSH RAPPEK1SBS Llvs News from Different Sec tion of the County Cath- ered by Our Special Correspondents. AJax Notes. Mr. and Mrs. Ed. G. Palmer celebrated their silver wedding last Friday with a big dinner and dance in the evening. They re ceived a number of nice presents and everybody reports an excel lent time. To have the mumps is the latest fad in Ajax. Shelt Burres is busy these days fixing up his new house. This provides food for specu lation. Lone Rock News. A. B. Stanley, the Lone Rock merchant was in Condon a few days this week. Mr. and Mrs. Ben Stevens were passengers vveanesaay morning for Western Oregon, where they will visit at several points for a couple of weeks. The dance given by I. C Ben- net in the City Hall at Lone Rock on New Year's night was well attended, over 100 numbers be ing sold. The music by Laam Bros, was highly appreciated. As there are many people in and around Lone Rock who do not attend dances, the Laam Bros. kindly consented to give a music al on the evening following the dance. It was in every way de lightful and was attended by a large number of people. Mikkalo Items. We are certainly having beau tiful weather for this time of year, but would rather have snow instead. Harvey Thomas is back from Goldendale and says he had a fine time. No doubt he did. Frank Lewis and John Mikkalo went to Condon Monday to at tend court W. A. West finished hauling his grain this week. Miss Hazel Cooper has return ed from her visit at Condon. Chester Titus and sister, Pearl, went to Condon Monday. Claude Randall of Olex was seen in our midst last Suuday. T. C. Mobley of Rock Creek made a business trip to Condon last Friday. E. J. Clough shipped his last car load of grain from this sta tion this week. John Weinert and daughter were in town Tuesday afternoon, Jacob Larch of Clem was a passenger to The Dalles Tuesday. Mikkalo was well represented at the New Year's Ball at Olex, and all report a good time. C. C. Clark of Arlington was a passenger on Monday's train for Condon. While here he dis tributed some of his beautiful calendars among us. Yes boys, it's leap year and we all stand a show; that is, a show to be a bachelor for another year. Beware: Little grains of powder, Little gobs of paint, Make a girl's complexion Look like what it ain't Chas. Lewis was in town this week on business. Frank Randall and Miss Ger trade Martin of Olex left last Monday for Corvallis, where they are attending the 0. A. C. Mr. and Mrs. A. S. Hollen of Pine Ridge were Condon visitors this week. MAYVILLE GRANGE ELECTS Plans for Fair Next Fall Will Dedicate New Home. May ville Grange held its reg ular monthly meeting on Satur day, Dec 21, with Overseer C J. Quinn in the chair. After the formal opening of the Grange, on motion it was decid ed to take a recess till Thursday, the 2Gth, as a mark of respect and sympathy with Master E. Morgan on account of the loss by death in his family which oc cur ed that morning. On Thursday the Grange met as agreed on, Master E. Morgan presiding, when the annual elect ion took place. The following officers were chosen for the en suing year: Trustees, W. J. Edwards, Geo. B. Dukek, Geo. Gibbons, Wm. Wehrli and C J. Quinn; Master, CJ. Quinn; Over seer, J. F. .Thomas; Lecturer, Agnes Gibbons: Steward, LB. Carter; assistant steward, Geo. C. Miller; treas., Geo. B. Dukek; sec, Mrs. McGilvray; Ceres, Mrs W. G. Keys; Pomona. Mrs. Taylor; Flora, Julia Thomas; chaplain, Mrs. C J. Quinn; lady assistant steward, Nettie McGil vray: gate keeper, Allen McCon- nel; organist Mrs. Rudolph. The Grange has decided to hold -with the assistance of Igo and Butte Creek Granges a Fair next Fall and the same members as acted for this grange will do so again. Preparations for mov ing into the Grange's new home were made and a committee was appointed to arrange the pro gram of dedication on Jan. 29, 1908. each member was to have the I privilege of inviting one friend; the Grangers of Wheeler and Gilliam counties were invited to be present so that initial steps might be taken to organize the new Fair committeee. Joseph Whyte has leased his ranch on Thirty-mile to L. E. McDaniels and will make his home in Condon this winter. Dr. Madison has left with Hunt, The Druggist, his wonderful rheu matic cures, see his notice else where in this issue. Archie Boyce, who has been visiting at his New York home, returned to Olex Saturday ac companied by his mother and two brothers, also his aunt and family. Our fanning mills clean your grain in such perfect order that you have only good, plump kernels for seed. The price is lower and the results better than any other mill offers you. Come in and see Hunt thhe Hardware Man. Our line of plows is the most complete in the county. Our disc plows are the only ones upon which you can rely for good results. Our ''foot burners" will give you a good appetite for your meals. See Hunt the Hardware Man. Resolutions Whereas: The Great Reaper of death has again entered our lodge and taken from our midst our esteemed brother, William C. Caldwell. We meekly bow in submission to the will of Him who doeth all things well. Resolved; That while Endy mion Lodge, No. 66. K. of P. has lost a loyal and true brother, greater still is the loss suffered by the family and those associ ated with him in his home. .. Resolved; That we tender the sorrowing and bereaved family our tenderest sympathy and assurance of our esteem for our brother. Resolved; That our charter be draped in mourning for a period of thirty days and these resolu tions be spread upon the minutes of our lodge, and a copy be pre sented to the family of our de ceased brother, and a copy be sent to the local papers for pub lication. Fraternally submitted, ( J. F. Cooke Com. John Bushelman ( Pearl Jarvis An Ax It QrlM. The familiar iprlon, "An ! to friud frequently attribute) toBenJa tula Fraaklla, originated with Cbarle lltner, no Introduced th following tale of woo In a short, pithy tnay pub liahed la a country newapaiwr of I"un sylTsnla during too roar Mil: A little buy Is aakod by a nan with an ax and an engaging tmllo if bis father baa a grtndatou. and. the family being la proud poaoeaeloa of that implement of welfare, the youngeter leads the way Into the back yard. "What a fine Utile fellow you arr exclaliua the stranger, quite eaanally, aa though scarcely couacloua of speak ing loud. Of course the boy become at one his moat obedient servant and, by more well directed pralae, bring water to whet the wheel and heroic ally turns the grtndaton until hta small band sting with blisters. Bat the moment the ax la ground Its owner calls hta little fetch and carry slate "rascal crushes bis newborn manly pride by bkldlng him hurry off to school. Los Angeles Times. An Auction Room Incident. It was an auction sale on Market street, and the auctioneer was dlaguet rd. He had offered a watch and cbaln which he claimed to be worth 123. Th Irat bid was II. and he could not get a second. "I'll And out If there la aa ounce of nerve In this crowd," said be, and. taking a one dollar note from hie wallet, he held It up and asked for blUa. A laugh went through th crowd, but for a couple of mluute no oue bid on the note. "Come on," said th auctioneer. "What la th matter? Don't you think the bill Is goodr After another moment the voice of a small boy waa beard. "Fit cents," he said. "That's the game." said th auctioneer. "Who'll make It 10 r A man In the crowd bid 10 ceuts, and th boy raised It to 13. Th bidding went on until the little fellow bad got to OS cents, when the auctioneer handed him th not. He gat th auctioneer another not and got a nickel change, Th auctioneer then treated th crowd to a lecture on courage. Philadelphia Record. aw Hi Own Flniah. Some time ago the wife of Judg Blank lost ber cook, and, slur sb bad no other resource, she rolled up ber sleeres and for a week provided such meals aa th Judge bad not enjoyed line tbos happy days when the Blanks did not keep a cook. Th Judge's delight was so great that by way of appreciative acknowledgment be presented Mr. Blank with a beau tiful ermln cloak. Quit naturally tb Incident wa a good deal noised about among th social acquaintance of tb Blanks and a spirit of curious emula tion waa developed In certain quarter. It waa In this mood that Mrs. Jerome recited th story to bar husband. "What do I got, Jerry," ah asked, m I will do th cooking for a weekT "Wall," said Mr. Jerome, "at tb nd of a week, my dear, you'll get on of tbos long crap tells." Argonaut All Alone. Some legends, especially thoa with a moral, die bard. A little boy bad told a flb with the carelessness of UnsginaUv childhood and waa receiv ing th conventional rebuke, coupled with tb threat that tb conventional reward of tb future would not be bis unless b told tb truth. "Won't there be snybody In beaten who baa told a atoryr' asked th small boy, much Interested. "No. dear," answered his teacher at a venture. Tb small boy drew a long breath of deep reflection. "How Jolly dull for George Washington!" he remarked. London Cbronlcl. England In Virginia. If an Englishman wants to feel at horn at once tu the United State be must go to Virginia. I wns siwlled ev erywhere, but nowhere more than In Virginia. They love England there with a special affection, are very proud of tbeir Engllnh ancestry, and st an old Virginia country house such as we visited during the week st Richmond you might easily fancy yourself Id an old park In Sussex or Worcestershire. Blvhop of London In London Dio cesan Magazine. A Ciaaaieal Story. I am going to tell you a classical story. Listen: , The wooden horse was standing be fore the city of Troy. "That seems a heavy beast," said Paris to Hector. "Now, what would you say was Its weight?" "Troy weight, of course," replied Hector. "I didn't mean that, you great hec tor! ug brute!" was the reply, but the wit of the other bad turned Paris green with envy. Cruel. "I'm developing quite a passion for motoring," said Miss Hoamley. "1 wonder if It's harmful." "Quit th contrary," replied Miss Cutting. "I should think it would b very becoming to you." "How do you mean becoming?" "Wall, you know, dear, you can wear a mask while motoring." St Louis Be public. . Crushing a Bore. Toung Borem (back from traveling In Europe) And so, you see, I didn't take th advice of that fellow who said, "See Naples and die!" Miss Sharp (with a yawn) What a Pyl Rah, Rah, In Germany. . Theater Official (to students) Too sr not allowed to Join In th chorus, gentlemen. Students Don't you wor ry. W are singing something qatt different TUegend Blatter, Rangei on two year's thus, guar anteed for ten years, except Sr linings, for $50 and 155 of Hunt th Hardware Man. Why Iay mora when you are getting nothing better. Come and see. Remember Dunn Bros.' great sliue sale starts next week. Gasoline engines fur pumping water are fast eotuing into use. The most reliable and successful one in the market Is Tb Interna tional, told by Hunt th Hardware Man. The great chance to get th best sliiies at the lowest prices. Dunn Bros.' bin rale next week. Gasoline traction engines in 10, 12, IS and 20 horsepower are now being told by Hunt the Hardware Man and they are guaranteed to be superior in material, const ruotlon and workmanship and workirfg re sults to any other in the mar ket Come in and talk th matter over. , Are you in need of a pair of shoes? Dress or heavy shoes, all sites, at a price never Before ex-le.-ienced in Condon. Dunn Bros. Have you examined our new smut cleaners? Coma in and see one that will take all smut, China thistles, eta from the grain. Bold only by Hunt the Hardware Man. ouinruuvruruftnAnnnnnrunvnAp s 1 1 r rf r- 5 jiunt Qpnpany Have a 'phone put into your place of business or yqur res idence and you will wonder how you have gotten along without it before. Apply for rates and telephone service at the office. . Gas engine ingiter cell spec ially made for gasoline engines and also all kinds of telephone material always on hand. See L. E. LftURftfiGE I A complete course of instruc tion in this excellent method under the direction of a graduate. 5t. 5f?ona$ IF? Fair Bros. Meat Market Choice Fresh and Cured Meats of all Kinds. Highest Cash Price Paid for Hides. Johnson Bulldtna Condon, Oregon. f SWEET 1ITIIEY METHOD OF filUSIC CONVINCING 1 A very novel Idea to prove to tht doubtful the enormous business dun during the holiday by WILLI AMSths JEWELER Expkkt Optician Mr. Willlami will have on exhibit tn his window fur on week the cards, tRS,trad-niarks from which the article was delatched after sale. OPTICAL. One tag with patient's name and optioiait'a name will also be on ex. hibition showing the number of cas es Mr. Willlami has refracted line he returned from Chicago, many of them coming from Portland and other large surrounding towns. Should your eyes trouble you it will pay you to call and tee WILLIAMS the JEWELER Expert Optician Professional Directory D. ? R. PARKER ATTO R KEY-AT-LAVI . 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