VOL.
I
MOKO, OREGON, TH U RSD A Y , JU L Y 3, 1902.
DIRECTORY.
SHERMAN COUNTY
J M Fo.«.
A lita tili H e y d t
0 * 1 . Iiiih iiti
I * H a rm in i
W i l l . I lr n r l r ll .
W. O. U r tili.»
ONE OF THE MOST PRODUCTIVE
COUNTIES IN THE STATE.
A
C o u n ty
of
v a r ie d
re s o u rc e s a n d s u s c e p
F n m n n ft --------- - ,
A mi F o r m is i! llo a r Ci».
F o n Im in H o o k A la»<l'l.r Ou.
A u l' “
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OMUaCMBS
M F O iu r< h. lir e . w. C. H m lth . l*aa«»r.
M r r , I ' . « rv i-ry M unii»? a l I I a. HI an<l « |> in.
l'n lu n prHV rr m e r li» « eV rr? W n liii- .'la r .v e
lili!«
H u nila» a rb w il •'Ver? Huri-la» a l Id a in.
|* f
i l . u n l i , III » I
M ICIdrr tuta-
I tor. |*n -a rh in « every M u n d »y a l I I a. m and
, *(> n i H a b lw lli M ined a l IO a. in. F r a t e r
I i n c l i t i « every W « l w n l a y e v .iiln «
K omancx
o r THE
R kbkixion .
NO. 7
pray for the abul you believe false to
«•v«-ry thing, the aval thatOod In Il«-nven,
looking on osiuiw, knows true”—a half-
sob bore the w on ls—/o jrou '"
The «-lank of arms came faintly on
the wind.
At his touch the h«n*e
moved softly on into the snowy r»a«l.
the man standing still, with bored hcml
and eytw upraised. Then, when tho
whirling eddies hid the rider from hi»
sight, that bold rider, that reckl«*» so!
«Her, that traitor Virginian, fell opon
| hi» knee» and «irepped his fa« e in hi*
clasped haroi».
Koon he rose, with gesture of defiance
to the now clear-aonnding arm», turned
into the denser wtxxl» and »trudc rapid
ly away.
Five minutes later the relief reached
the extra pool at the hut. No »entry
ehallecgetl: a -;d the lank New England
».ergimct, adv;roring warily, stum blui
over the prostrate tr.x»per, conscum»,
but sick and dizzy.
Calling the relief to advance, the ser
geant raised the snfttesed 'offender an
he muttored to himself:
“Can't blame him much! Might my
self. such a nasty night. But w hew in
'tarual thum kr did he git the rum?
I’hew! Chloroform!*’
you,—cause, mother, brother,—come!"
the man plead«jd. "Vile, <le»picabk a»
t ib le to a n in c r e a s e in p r o d u c tiv e n e s s to
I am in y«ror eyes, let m • atone in part,
M u n i l'a m p Mo. M I. * '» « l n w n o f (he «r o rili
“ Mstenr* the man answer*!. In a by saving you—and Fairfax. '
M i r i , tlii' arcund nini G iu rili « • lineetta? r u t
d o u b le w h a t it is a t p r e s e n t.
The sob ao ckate to Carolyn Clay's
t l l l i 4 . o f r r . i l IIVHltll.
ti FU « «nun r i e
hnwns- whisper.
"Think what you
J. M F.W .. I l . i k
C. C.
will, but. for God s sake, hear roe. J lips burst through them. A great! Joy
M oro C i r r i. N o . SS, «Toni, ri o f «vo o -l.n ift
have Just left the general
lie is glcatn<*d in the deep eyes of the traitor
i h . aanm t] am i G iu rili «ri <liit-*<lay r * .
\ irginian; and again—with obsecration
itili« - ir fr a i b M untili. M r*. | t » y . I4I< iiim ».
anfremt,
vengeful
lie
knows
alt~ynur
M r i J iH inalK ai. «*terk.
<1. M.
piteous in its meekne«»—he held out his
reel
nurnc,
your
attachment
to
Stuart,
ly . N n . Ila . I. O. <» F
M orta i r t r y
hand.
Kherman County is bounded on the north by the Columbia River, on T a M lu u n s i» i Ix ? v nl«lil.
your roiaaioit to the river—”
<J. «r. Itr u r k .
W ith bow el head, but quick gesture
M .U .
"Auii y»« told hirn!’* The acorn ia her
the cart by the Join« Day Hirer, on the went by the I)«’tchtilen Hirer, M A . flu ii. N r ..
of diMcnt, the woman withdrew bar
I.U F In lt.-ti.k a h l . » t « r M o . H A M »»t* «ver? volee was infinite.
" Pour’
and on the south by Wasco County, and embrace!« in aaid^l»oun<taries n E rtila ? v , r u ll i«
Mra. w J M a rtin .
"I come to save y<a».n he answered. own. half extended V» take it; but she
Mr». M ay Ita rn u m . Ree.
N. i l .
CH A PTER V. '
•trip of country about KM) Rjuare mile*.
rapkiJy, the great effort to be calm only pointed to the «kx>r. without a word.
M o ro l . r | « r No. M . A . 0 . V «r. M<—I . e « rry
A UALTlMoar. WAft PAHTV
Into the blinding drifts of K
snow.
T u i M la? e v rn ln «
H o h l. H r a .h ,
twtragrod by hearing cheat, and nails
A. F.. C o uw n ». l l m i r - l r r .
». W.
A brill ¡ant ta d representative gather
that dug into his clinched banda -V il. whirling and eddying now in the «-older
Tne principal production «»( the County is wh«-at, although large F .n rrk a l . s l « r I ’ . | i A E. and A. M ify,
despiae roe as you roust in thought, wind, passed thow- two, he rarefully ing. but not a large one, had assembled
M d * un nr»( am i Ih lr d M unito? » « .n lii« * o f
qua nt I tie* of oat* and barley are raised annually. Sherman County, parli m oniti
J. M l*a rr? .
but wueie no time in word». You re- closing the door, to hide all gleam from in the luindsona« ly-deeorated parlors oi
I l W .lm g a n . Mrr.
W. « .
A few pace» through the soft Mrs. Giltaor Gray.
although one of the amalleat in the State, can in production l»e placed » fe rrili l«xt«i Ma. si. I ' n i I I M e rla a rro a d merotw-r that night? Women like you within.
That fair rad gracious hofttesa—still
white carpet, then the woman drew
forget
no
more
than
men
like
roe.
Moti ila? .v m ln « « In ea rti m o n ili.
alongside of the largcel, as one sixth of the entire wheat crop anuually a m W. i G II. iu M riti r l 'n
f,
M ra. (im i. llr o r k ,
Then I swore to serve you to the death. back shivering, with what had been a I among toe most attractive of the Miro-
Hrnmirr.
«r. »
Stop* I know ««hat you would say: the cry. but for hi» warning hand upon her u .i e t u j city's society leaders.- wa.- as
eaperted from the State of Oregon is taken from this County.
M o r o G m roetl N o . MS. K n lc h t a a n d la v ila «
sist*! in entertainment o f «listinguished
guif
letw<vn ua—the shorn.--the hor arm
■•(Hm -iirlty
M e -la r v e r y •r e u m i a n d G iu rili
geests l>y two brilliant daughters,
"My God! You killed —"
T u r -ita ? r a m i l i « . o ( r a r h I m .lith .
ror! Oh. (bal! Carolyn, do not stop for
Fruits of all kinds I war in abundance and are of the very best qual
M « « « lr S tr a b i.
I»r. O. J. «ioffin.
that!
on life—your honor—my worth . " 'Sh! No! Carolyn, are you a child?" noted belles in that city, am ong whose
Olir. 8 r r .
P rra ld e n t.
women beauty and refinement are the
ily. Some of the best orchards in Eastern Oregon are to l>* found M o n i C arne Mo E.'x'«, M o d rrn W o m lm m nt ies» life not counted—all rest on one b itzhugh whisperetl. “One sound, and rule.
they an- upon us. lie a woman! Eemem-
sing.e
instant
now!
Come;
v<)u
are
A
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here.
ber—Fairfax!"
To both o f these the Misses WesteHes
r v r n I n « . In r a r h m o n ili.
f re.'"
» ,
» . I I . Ho'»>k.
li. P. lllcInlMXhant.
Again on, sw iftly and noiselessly, to ter—for the fair matron had axim-cd a
Something In the strong, low-spokrn
iV r k
C onsul.
widowhood at the earnest
A portion of the County is peculiarly adapted to stockraising, and t lr d r r n t W iu lilti« to n M e r i* Arai and th lr d word*, ft will her» could not combat, the skirt of woods, into its heart, sometimn
W < - d n r .it * .a in r a t i tuoni li
forced the girl U> listen, even while she through crisp, snowxdad utuk-rbrush, pleading of Mr. Gilmor Gray, a noted
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thousands of sliecp, horses and cattle of the best breeds and highest
ahudtk n -l ami ahook her head. Then, out into the open, a huixlred yards be club bachelor in supposed-to-lx-draper-
Her.
l ’ ira.
grades are to t>e found within her borders.
as the man eagerly, pleadingly, held out yond. There stood a noble horse sad viotM armor - added travel. ae«x>m-
his hand, she drew back, her old self dle«! but untethcretl, a cavalry blanket plishraent and high culture of rare mu
Parties take notice that I have once
wound about the pommel to form a la sical gifts. Miss Bessie, small, bru
gtore.
The assessed valuation placed upon property is very low, as well as oharge of E. Peoples’ agricultural I "Ksep l»ackr* she cried, w ith flashing dy's seat.
nette and piquante, wa» a balladist sec
As 1 itzhugh approached, the brute ond to none in that musical center; and
the tax levy, as there is no need of wither Ixing high, the County Ix'ing implements. These things must be eyes. "You are lying to roe!—lying for
reared his muzzle, about to whinney. her interpretation of (ir m a o songs,
entirely out of debt with plenty of money in her treasury to meet all sold. If you want a plow, harrow, y«>nr (vveogr! lie who could betray hb but was silent at his master's quick especially. Itad repute scarce attained
country would not scruple to la-tray a
her obligations.
touch. "So-o, boy! Steady, Custer!" by the perfect mastery of her Erard
wagon, seeder, header, or anything helplrs.'- woman."
A shadow of agony unspeakable He turnt-d to the girl, who started in piano, that showed uroh'r the strong,
in that line, see me first.—M. Fill- ; swept
the tn n n 'a face, ami his lipa stinctively at the name. "That is his precise hands of her sister, blonde, im
Tho County has a lino two-story brick courthouse, surrounded by maurice, Moro.
i open« «I as if to t.pcak. But a mighty name; you must use it, for he knows no perious, stately, and Mbs Westchester
well kept grounds.
effort closed them again; nnd he an other. Nor doca he know whip or need by grace of eighteen months* lapse.
About these handsome rooms com
sw er»! only with pleading geature to spur. Sp«>ak to him as y«m were his
mistress, and he will carry you to safe fortably moved a company rarely dis
the
«loor.
The principal business places in the County are Wasco, Grass Valley
Parties looking for farms
•Ta-ave me!" the woman said. low*btlt ty and—freedom* Let him have his tinguished, even at a day when the
and Moro, all thriving towns.
imperiously. "<iol or I call the guard!" heml—he know* every foot of road— strong «-urrent of national even t, bore
will do well to go to Moore
"Hitter, hard as you are." the man until day breaks. Then you should be on it the strongest, roost cultured and
Bn»s. before purchasing else , answered, calmly, but with latH>ring at Scruggs' farm. Take the left fork hest-koown iro n aud women of the
C IT Y O F M O R O .
breast, "your pride will ruin all. Miss there. Au hour's gallop should bring land. And close vicinage to the nation
where.
They have several
Clay, by every memory of the past—by you to Kosser's advance. Col. Randolph al capital added to some Baltimore re
tine farms in the county that
the grave of my «lead mother—I swear I in connnand. They are trowing straight unions the glitter of uniforms, military
Moro, the County Seal of Sherman County, is located near the center
they wish to s<ll on easy
sp«-ak the truth. In the copse yonder for Harper s Ferry to cut us off They as well as diplomatic, and the g hon.ui.
stamts my horse. The arntry Is—power are in our rear”—he hesitated an in of great naint-s.
of the County. It has a population of some 500 inhabitants, each and
terms.
less. An hour'» rule brings you to stant, speaking very slow ly, as the girl | Indeed, during the war time. Balti
every one of whom has the interests of the town at heart; and no dif
ti«a«!s yc?u know; nun rise se«*s you safe stared blankly at him. "You under- more society was unique beyond any ir
America; and a broad, deep stream of
ference how they may be divided on religious, jiolitical or other ques
¡ with confederate cavalry. Ily my soul,
sentiment—picketed on one side by de
j I sw« ar 1 speak only truth."
tions, when anything pertaining to the welfare of the town eornes up, R.
fiant. outspoken feeling, on the other by
E.
H O S K IN S O N , **An«l did I trust yon—”
then they act as one man, working together in unity to accomplish the
pruden«-e. sagacity, tact and ceaselesk
•‘Yea, I know.” he interrupted, eager
watchfulness—flowtxl through the social
A tto rn e y -a t-L a w .
ly. almost happily. "If m u do, it is
purjH>M<s in view; and in every instance success crowns their efforts.
city, as «langerous and difficult to pns.-.
not that y«»u hatc-denpise roe less, but
Alelraetiug, Collections and Heal Estate that you
as
the near-flowing Potomac.
use such vile tncatu. for—
A Specialty.
Moro is alxmt 1400 feet above the sea level, and is located upon roll
But. if "the despot's heel" was really
the c . i i i m -! Will you come?"
v, Pr'*îk*'inS' on Maryland’s shore. It eer-
ing ground that slojies gradually to the northeast, making a beautiful
Again he extemled his hand, entreat
M O RO . OR.
tainly seemed shod in slipper o f velvet
ing
Again the woman drew back
picture to the traveler entering the city from any direction.
at her capital uf society and of com
with a ahutldcr.
merce.
"Oh. liod: Ihtre I trast this roan?”
J. B. HOSFORD,
For—stronghold of southern sympa
burst from her lips in half aoK
Moro has a line system of waterworks, and in fact is the|only town
thizers, the "rebel nast," as Washington
Attorney-at-Law ami Notary Public.
"You
can!
he
whispered,
eagerly.
in the County which owns its own water plant, furnishing an abun
held her to be—most of Baltimore's lead
—You enn trust nic as you could Evan,
ing people ha«l tact sufficient to ke«'p
dance of water to its citisens, as well as having an unlimited supply in Practices in all the Courts of this State. for your cm *» sake—for your cause—for
their tongues still, howerer active they
Jittle Fairfax!"
case of fire.
MORO. OREGON.
may have Ixi n otherwise in aid to strug
" ) «a know?" She stared nt him.
gling friend or relative beyond the bor
“Aea, 1 know." He hesitated an in-
der, however much «»f disgust mav, in
Moro has one of the best graded schools in tho County, and no pains
stant, adding, almost fiercely; "It is the
C . J. B R IG H T ,
many instances, have lurked beneath
spv'a business—the fnufor'«—to know
or expense are spared in building up the ’school, each year making it
the smile. Never professing “loyalty"
sll. l’«xxr little Fairfax!"—again his
lietier than tho preceding one.
as the word waa then roistranslaUxf
voice aoftened to infinite tenderness—
these were wise enough to repress all
"he will di«»- you will tnurdef him—un
Will practice in any Court of
blatant h in t^ f its opposite, w ell real
less you use these in<>ans to saw . An
Moro has hanking facilities equal to any found in the State, as well
the State.
izing that no gtxxl could possibly result
hours ride, and you are free, safe
’
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as enormous business houses of all kinds that carry full lines of every
Tna therefrom, while one chance word might
Office over Krause’s Harness Shop.
among friends."
LOOK,
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TOO,
KNOW
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p a r nil future possibility o f usefulnct«,
W A S C O ,
O R .
thing needed in the workshop, on tho farm or in the home.
\\ ith something like asob he finish«»«!,
raising his hand to push the «lamp hair stand; they are in our rear; and the even w hile resulting in immédiate hurt
x
or
«lang«'r.
CEDAR FENCE I’OSTS-hright, bock from his forehead. The embers general ir,u not strike them at Beckley*»
Moro has a bright future before it, and at no distant day its popula
If not profound society peace, there
flickered int«» blase again, throwing Cross-Roads this morning as he expects,
reigned at least a s«x*ial truce, sensitive,
tion will he more than doubled, as those ¿seeking a pleasant mid ideal new, dean cuts for sale by M. Fitt- full light upon his face, anil the woman, Now mount."
—hesitant till then—ugain drew back,
The man's tone had ehanged from uftformulutcd. 1 ¡able ti> rupture on slight
place to live, with transportation facilities of the very best at its door, maurice, City Hotel, Moro, Ore.
occasion;
for it might have been of the
shuddering.
that he had used in the hut. IVrfectly
with several religious denominations represented, with the very best
"An onuyt!" she cried. "That »ear— reapectful, he yet sp»ke in a voice of social situation then that w as written:
D R . O . J. C O F F I N ,
Cain'a brand upon your forehead—warns command that wwayed the woman *• Though y,- cesquer us, men of the north, koo«r
school, with ono of the healthiest locations in the State,|will come and
yv ret
me not to trust the traitor!"
with a sense of power.
What tierce, sullen hatred lurks under the
build themselves a home with us and help enjoy the benefits that can PHYSICIAN AND SURCEON.
He start'd at her wondering.
lie held «nit his hand. Without hesi
scar’
"Hypocrite!’* she answered to the tation she placed her foot in it. and w as
only he derived from a town that has the many advantages that Moro
How loyal was Venice to Hamburg, I wot —
D R . M A R IE M . G O F F IN ,
How dearly the Foie loves his father tho
look. "1 too know all—the Rwift con lifted lightly to saddle, the reins easy
porn ssea.
Women and Children n M peelally.
federate brand upon you—Capt. Chari- in her firm grasp, her f«x>t in the
ton's bullet marked—'*
thoughtfully shortened stirrup.
(Tr> be Continued.)
Office In Anderson Ilhl«.
M oro, O reg o n
"Charlton!"
Then the man bared his head in the
A great amase made his face blank blinding, driving snow, speaking with
S a v e s a W om an’s Life.
«me Instant. Then the name pussed his quiet deference her lover Ion’s had
To have given up would bav
LBCAN, M.
lipa, low. vengeful as a curse. His never used to Britain's virgin queen:
"You understand, Miss Clay; let Cus meant death for Mrs. Lois Cragf
breast rose and fell, as he daahed his
hat to his head, striding one step to ter go his own way until yon utrilre of Dorchester, Mass.
For year
r . ,
">'• M B M lM
« n t i.n .t -w
AND
wards her.
Scruggs'. Then the left fork and Roro
MaetaMv fire •.« «TOasaMi r«». «■t.rir*n\
she
had
endured
untold
miser
ser
s
advance—’’
He
pnusc«l,
listening
“Obstinate, relentless!" he said, rap
Ko niia 1, 2 mid 5, Ginn Brick.
T h b M i.i.ir.uon H a e.p m .n ,P „o n of mat if ?.,„ 1 , , , . ^ .
idly, in hollow voice. "Will you prove intently. "No time to lose: 1 hear dis from a sev« re lung trouble and ob
selfish as well? Carolyn Clay, 1 have tant change of nrras. The relief is o u t siinate cough. “Often,” she writei
M O RO . OR.
■ F a t a
»>*'•
pnalueml
sni«l what man ihtre say. Bl«l I say one God speed you and save— your boy!"
T*” r
*•
e«pp..|,P
The woman sat motionless, wonlless, “ I could scarcely breathe an<l some
word more,—did 1 c o t» « ^ y«»u,—then I
Bz
"»sHer s?e? u .rd by us. The? caabla »<«. m l
should despise tnyst'lf a» you despise me! ns though she were in a dream and times could not speak. All doctor
1 have solemnly sworn to save you, nt feared to woke and find it so. Suddenly
WE WILL SEND OUR MEW SOUVENIR CATALOgt
risk o f—o f all" that is left to me,—at she broke down, with a great effort half and remedies faded till I used Dr
11 • c e “ r» tel? rp|.rp.pnt, ,,|| t h . h ,!,,.,
,-(,r
risk of losing what a girl like you e«»ul«l sobbing:
King’s New Discovery for Consntnp
m w t m*rl<'*n OrM’” *n<‘
• week «( snl
'•(Hi! I—should—thank - Oh! if—’’
never dreatn! A moment more, the
F M w ill a p p m c l.» . and II I.
f„ r the * .k ln M1
tion
and was completely cured.1
"Hush!" he answered, softly, but with
relief comes,nnd n.l is lost; for I swear I
fu lly e s p ia t n , our u a lq u s Cornish Plan or sellln« on]
Win. Slater, Prop.
coughs,
colds, throa
g reat tremor
trem or in his voice; and his Sufferers from
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will m>t leave this hut alone! No; do not n great
answer: them is no time. If your own hand, involuntarily stretchc«l tow ards and lung trouble need ibis grai
This m «lhn,l h ss rnntmentlMl Itself to O yer i
Boots and Shoes, Gents’ Fur honor is riskixl, — if your mother's ht'r. changed its direction and stroke«!
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heart is broken,—if little Fairfax «lies caressingly the tense, wet neck of the r’ UHl‘.v > lor »1 lo v« r di?«i|,point
nishings, and Notions.
for want of reituxlies his prhleful sister horse, that rubbed it» tuuzzle softly on Cure is guaranteed bv all dru
m ight have won him,—then I call Otxl h i. Shoulder.
'
.
price 50c and $1.00. Trb
to witness that the sin is «.in your
Then he turroxl away,—hesitated,—
3DR.Y- G -O O ID S ,
WASHIMQTOM, MEW JERSEY.
bottles
free.
head!"
spoke:
■ • T A II L I s I I ■ D
The woman’s bosom rose nnd fell;
’•OodJ girl, do not tempt me—even
• •
V K A RS.
Brock lias at last a supply <
And n choice line of Stationery. words rushing to her lips died upon for sake of you/—to say what I should
them: she heard her own heart lx»ating not—iswif not.' Go, Carolyn: go! War
screen
doors.
Buy
thunderous in her thn«nb
is uncertain—my life in unusual peril. ,
. one
---- and sho
"Come! For the sake of all dear to If you hear I have died the spy's death, 1 tin re arc no tlifiS on you.
ATTORNEY-AT-LAW
P iano
d OP ga N
ever / persoi F
0.,
Physician and Surgeon
R. W.
¡ M iniatures ,
free .
ORE YEAR’S FREE TRIBL.
CORNISH CO,
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