WEEKLY BUDGET.
THURSDAY DHC'KMBKR 5, 1SS!)
HF"Vhte notice marked with a blue pencil in
ilieutrtt Mint iour mtlwriptitm linn exidinl, ami
if &tt wih the paper eontinuttl nn should remit
the ytrfiv of xufwription at once.
THE WEATHER.
Cloudy mid focKy weather linR prevailed dur
ing the neek, with frequent warm ruins. The
continued dumpticKS has been extremely fav
orable for fail-sown grain, and the hutiehgrusfl
1 making an unprecedented growth for this
time of the year. Temperatures for the week:
7 A. M. 12 M. 7 P. M.
Thursday :17 4! 41
Fri1av M M M
Kiuorday "0 47 40
Hiiudnv :i7 40 :BI
Monday 4'i M 40
TiivmIuv :is 4a 40
Weilmwlay ;I7 47 :','.P
BRIEF NOTES.
Fos; and rain.
Wehfoot weather.
Kali grain is in first-class condition.
Business in Lexington is on the in
crease. Sod is now in good condition for
Waking.
Weather sharps predict plenty of snow
this winter.
Bargains in everything at II. McFar
lutnl & t'o's.
Look out for a blue X. at the head of
this coin 1 1 m.
Hereafter Company 1) will drill every
Saturday night.
Every resident of Morrow county needs
the Bi'dokt in his business.
Farmers are jubilant over the bright
prospects for the coming season.
It is expected that several new mem
bers will presontly join Company D.
Congress met and organized last Mon
day. Now commences the war of jaw.
Itecent shipments of rabbits from Lex
ington have glutted the Portland game
market.
The Philadelphia 1'rrm, a first-class
general newspaper, and your local paper
for only lfl.50.
H. McKarland & Co. are prepared to
buy wheat at their platform. Cash paid
according to quality.
If you want to sell your ranch or claim,
it will lie to your advantage to make the
fact known at this ollice.
Take your five-gallon oil cutis to the
City drug store and have them filled
with coal oil for $1.05 each.
There is more snow in the Blue moun
tains at present than there was any time
during last winter.
Work on Win. Estes' new blacksmith
shop was commenced this week and the
building will soon be finished.
Do your neighbor a favor by showing
biin the fanner's wide-awake paper
the Bi'uukt and toll him it is only one
dollar per year.
Thanksgiving day passed off quietly
in Lexington, though the events of the
night made up for any lack of excitement
during the day.
Send the Bi'dokt to friends in the
east. From it they will learn much
more about this county than from your
te mi-occasional letters.
Mrs. Kate Parsell, Alpine's popular
iiostmistress and notary public, is in
-exington to-day, and this ollice ac
knowledges a pleasant call from the
lady.
In order to reduce their stock of dry
goods, clothing, boots, shoes, hardware,
glasswaie, etc., II. McFarland & Co. are
now positively offering great reductions
in prices for cash or w heat.
J. W. Lieuallen has closed his butcher
shop and will shortly move out to his
ranch. The amount of beef and pork
brought in by farmers has knocked the
bottom out of his business.
A dandy stepper has been placed on
the Willow Creek branch road in place
of the old balky No. 5 engine. The
trainmen and all who formerly waited
for the mail are now happy.
I). C. Ely, of Huddle, was in town last
Tuesday. He says the residents of his
neighborhood intend having an enter
tainment and Christmas tree at the Sad
dle school house on Christinas eve.
Captain McFarland has this week
placed in the armory several of the best
features of a gymnasium, and the mem
bers of Company 1) will hereafter have
ample facilities" for developing their
muscle and breaking their necks.
The Lexington saloon has been closed
up and will not be reopened. It is a
fact creditable to this community that
there is not enough business here to
support it, the greater portion of the
saloon's patronage coming from other
parts of the county.
At the Black Horse school house on
Thanksgiving day a prayer and praise
meeting was held, after which all pres
ent sat down to a bountiful dinner pre
pared by the ladies. The affair was an
uld-fashioned neighborhood gathering
and was enjoyed by all. About forty
persons were present.
(ieorge Conser, cashier of the First
Jfational bank of Huppner, and Miss
Lillie lihea, daughter of C. A. Uhea,
were married last Tuesday at the resi
dence of the bride's parents on lihea
creek. They took tho train at this
place yesterday morning for a trip to
the Willamette valley.
An election of officers was held last
Saturday at the regular monthly meet
ing of Rawlins post, (i. A. K. An invi
tation having been received from mem
bers who reside at and near Ilnidman,
the next meeting will be held at that
place, at which time the new officers
will be installed. Jt is quite probable
that the installation will be open to the
public.
ACCIDENTALLY SHOT.
Thomas II. Mills, of Prairie, was acci
dentally shot on the L'Ud by Andreas
Hanson, a sheepherder, employed by
Hull brothers. Mills was on his return
(roin Prairie City late in the evening,
and being under the influence of liquor,
Ifot down in a ditch. He was thought
to he a wild animal and shot several
times by Hanson before the mistake
was discovered. Hanson carried him to
his cabin and ordered medical aid; but
the wounded man being fatally injured,
poon passed from the land of the living.
He was an old pioneer of this section,
being near 70 years old and a resident
of (irant county about a quarter of a
century. L'Hifi Crick E'ujlt.
DEATH BY THE BULLET.
Tragic Termination of a Game
of Cards,
ED. JONES RECEIVES A FATAL SHOT.
Driven to the Wall, Hiram Harper Pulls
the Trigger.
Last. Thursday night at 11 o'clock, in
tho Lexington saloon, Edward Jones, of
Heppner, was shut and almost instantly
killed by Hiram Harper, formerly of
Washington but recently residing at
Heppner.
As gathered from the statements of
several who were in the saloon at the
time, the circumstances of the affair
were as follows : During a game of cards
a difference occurred between Jones and
Harper in regard to cashing the checks
held by the former, though no violent
demonstrations were made at the time
and Jones left the saloon. Shortly after
ward he returned in company with his
brother Newt Joi es and several others.
Harper was standing at the bar. Ed
called for drinkn for his party, and while
they were being put out spoke to Harper
about the checks. Harper's reply was
not satisfactory, and Ed immediately at
tacked him with fury, urged on and as
sisted by Newt. Harper made no resist
ance, but dropped his head upon the
counter and attempted to shield his face
with his arms. Ed jumped up on the
counter and kicked Harper in the face
until he raised his head and tried to re
treat. He was followed up by both
brothers, who continued to bent and
kick him savagely, while the blood
trickled down from the wounds in his
face and where he had been struck upon
the head with glasses.
When ho reached the wall, he drew a
revolver, at the same time warning his
assailants to desist or he would shoot.
No attention being paid to this, he fired
at Ed, when Newt grasped his hand and
another bullet went into the floor and
still another into the ceiling. When
Harper drew the revolver, Art Minor
struck at him with a chair, knocking
down the stove drum and pipe. Newt
succeeded in wresting the revolver from
Harper and attempted to shoot him with
it, but in the struggle the cylinder pin
hail dropped out and the cylinder refused
to revolve. He then commenced beat
ing Harper over the head with the re
volver, following him to the door of the
back room, where Newt was stopped by
the bystanders and Harper escaped.
While this was going on Ed sank into
a chair, and it was soon seen that he had
received a mortal wound. He was im
mediately carried to the drug store, but
life had fled. The fatal bullet entered
the right groin and came out at the left
hip, severing some of the main arteries
in its course.
After getting out of the saloon Harper
climbed over the back fence and made
his way to the hotel, leaving a trail of
blood. Here his head was washed and
he was arrested, but owing to the excite
ment over the shooting and the fact that
there was some wild talk among a few
young men who proposed mobbing Har
per, confusion and blunders ensued and
he fled to avoid the threatened danger.
He is said to have been anxious to be
placed in the custody of the sheriff, but
the threats of mobbing led him to takea
favorable opportunity to escape. When
the excitement hail in a measure sub
sided and it was found that Harper had
disappeared, search was immediately in
stituted and kept up dunng the remain
der of the night and all the next day.
Just before dark on Friday evening he
staggered up to B. F. Swaggart's place,
about seven miles north of Lexington.
During all this time he had been wan
dering among the hills in a (lazed
condition and suffering intensely from
his numerous wounds, searching for Mr.
Swaggart's place, where ho expected to
find protection until he could bo turned
over to the sheriff, lie was soon made
as comfortable as circumstances would
permit and at his own request was taken
to Heppner by Mr. Swatrgart and placed
in the care of Sheriff Howard. Owing
to Harper's condition, his preliminary
examination has been postponed until he
is able to attend, probably next Monday.
Edward Jones was the son of Mr. and
Mrs. James Jones, of Heppner. He was
twenty-four years of age, the greater
portion of which time had been spent in
Heppner and upon bis father's ranch
below Lexington. He leaves a wife and
infant. The funeral took place at Hepp
ner on Saturday and was attended by a
large number of friends and relatives.
CHRISTMAS TREE.
In order to have ample time to make
preparations for the exercises and tree
at the church on Christmas eve, the following-named
committees have been
appointed to take charge of the affair:
Executive Committee William Blair,
Julius Hudson, F. H. Snow.
Arrangements and Decoration Mrs.
(). Tibbetts, Mrs. E. U. Beach, Mrs. J.
L. Meeks, H. McFarland, It. II. Whit
son, J. L. (iibson.
Finance .Mrs. Wm. Blair, Mrs. 11.
Lieuallen.
Music Mrs. E. T. (ieoghegan. Mrs.
W. M. Lewis, K. It. Bcli, II. .McFar
land. Distribution Vina Hope, Lulu Sperry,
Lulu Boothhy, Lee 1'udberg, Arthur
Hudson, Hurley Parkins, Arthur Tib
betts, Carl Beach.
The members of the various commit
tees are requested to meet at their ear
liest convenience and take action in re
gard to the duties which will fall to
their share.
On Jordan Fork.
The Bi ixik.t's correspondent "Topsy"
writing from Jordan Fork, says: "A
grand time was had at the dance at
Engelman hall on Thanksgiving even
ing. A masquerade ball is announced
to take plaoe in the same hall on Christ
mas eve. Everybody is invited. A good
time is expected."
MOMENTS OF A LIFETIME.
Narrow Escapes From Sudden Death by
Saw and Shaft.
A ftiw days before tho Willow Creek
saw mill closed down for tho season W.
Or. Seott, 1 1 10 proprietor, bitil a ntirrow
escape from a horrible death. A log
was being dragged by steam power from
the pond to the saw carriage, when the
heavy chain became unhooked from the
log, flew back and wound three times
around Mr. Scott's body, the book strik
ing one front tooth and breaking half of
it off without even bruising his face.
The man who was attending to the
"bull wheel" stopped it almost instantly,
or Mr. Scott would have been drawn
upon the big saw which was running at
full speed. Even with the "bull wheel"
stopped, he would have been thrown
against the saw by the weight of the
chain had ho not grasped the carriage
lever by which lie happened to be
standing. It was a moment that caused
the bystanders to grow pale.
Only a few days before this Jack Mc
Cullough was also sent for, but clung to
earth with a lusty grip. His jumper,
built with long flaps like a shirt, was
caught by a rapidly revolving shaft,
when bo quickly threw bis arms around
a stanchion and held on for life while
the garment was stripped from his
body. It was the strongest hugging be
ever did, as the jumper was made of
stout material, and every ounce of bis
strength was necessary to prevent being
drawn upon the shaft and dashed to
pieces. Though uninjured physically,
the nervous shock was so great that he
M as unable to return to duty for Beveral
days.
FROM SOUTH SPRING.
Having been called from borne by the
important duties of life and the limited
size of our wood pile our pen has laid
upon the shelf until it almost refuses to
Bcratch.
V. I?. Finley and wifo went to Hepp
ner on Friday.
G. W. Ilansell was down from Athena
a few days ago.
O. C. C'oonso and O. J. and W. A. An
drews are engaged in wood cutting on
Butter creek.
Ed. Day, of Lena, has purchased ,1. C.
Walter's ranch on Hand Hollow and will
use it for sheep range.
The snow storm of last Friday was not
very pleasant for those that were in the
Blue mountains after wood.
Mr. and Mrs. A. II. Gibbs were very
pleasantly surprised on Thanksgiving
by a party of relatives and neighbors.
Grandpa Garret, who has been failing
for Borne time, hail a congestive chill on
Saturday, and his death is looked for at
any time.
'Roy Long is riding the range for W.
M. Douglas and gatbering up cattle
(about two hundred bead) to place on
winter pasture
There will bo considerable wheat
raised in this part of the county next
year, despite last year s dry spell, as is
shown by the following list of wheat
sowers : W. M. Stockdale has 150 acres,
M . I). Long lol), A. Andrews 200, W. 15
Finley 40!), Thud. Armstrong 100, Mrp
lv. Taisell HO, .1. W. Saling 80, K.
Andrews 75, Olen Ilodsdon 150, A. H.
Gibbs 40, L. L. Gay 20. (i. 1'. Muir lias
sowed 140 acres on the Borden place.
There are a number of other fall-sown
ileitis in this vicinity, of which I am
unable to give the acreage. Let us have
plenty of good, industrious men to take
hold of this country and we will prove
to the world that Morrow county is a
good place for farmers, and those who
run the country down will have to draw
in their lip and take a back seat.
Sot th Si'Hixo Sauk.
South Hphinh, Deceniher 2, lssti.
Said the turkey in the oven,
As the heat ix'Kau to hum:
"Yes. I've severed my connection
With thi head of my concern.
FROM ALPINE.
J. C. Waller, of Milton, was down last
week and disposed of big claim on Sand
Hollow.
Mrs. Annie Ilansell, of The Dalles, is
home on a visit to her parents, Mr. and
Mrs. Henry Moore.
At our special school meeting last
week Henry Moore was elected director
in place of V. li. Adcook, resigned.
Sheep are plentiful in this locality.
No less than four bands were seen graz
ing on one quarter section a few daygJ
since. J. lie Herders were together dis
cussing the outlook for an advance in
the price of dime novels, while the
buncbgrasser's cow, for want of grass,
stood quietly grazing on a last year's
straw pilo.
Our usually quiet community is now
considerably excited over a gold mine
discovered by some parties on the bunch
grass ranch of Ben Mathews. Several
claims have been made and samples of
quartz sent to he assayed. Experts who
have examined it are of the opinion that
it will prove to be a good paying ledge.
Miss (iertie Saver closed her term of
school on Friday iast, and gave general
satisfaction as a teacher. In the even
ing a literary entertainment was given
by the school, assisted by Furtnan IIos
kins and pupils of the Fine City school,
which was a decided success. The pro
gramme consisted of declamations, dia
logues, songs and tableaux. Many of
the performers acquitted themselves in
a manner that would bo a credit to pro
fessionals. The audience was the largest
ever assembled in the school house, and
all went away well satisfied with the
performance. Soi.kmn Sam.
Alnkk. Decembers, 1"h9.
Whkk you fnrjrlve an enemy
The minus that smart and blister
The reuson I lieu Is one of two
He is a hitofcr man than you
Or has a pretty sister.
Seriously Injured.
Last Saturday, while Kobert Tierney
was driving home from Pendleton with
a four-horse load of flour and potatoes
he dropped a line, and while endeavor
ing to recover it, the team started,
throwing him from the wagon beneath
the heels of the horses. The wagon
passed over him, and the front and hind
wheels on one hide rolled over his breast
and head. His left arm, which was rest
ing on his breast, was broken at the
wrist, and also four ribs on the left side.
: His condition is serious, but not neces
i tarily fatal. A'(( Ort'iunittH.
THANKSCIVING BALL.
Company D Keeps Its Reputation for Giv
ing Successful Hops.
In anticipation of a largo attendance
at the ball on Thanksgiving night, the
members of Company D had made
every preparation for the pleasure of
their guests. The armory was hand
gono)y decorated with flags and bunt
ing, and upon tho walls were arranged
groups of rifles and accoutrements in a
neat and effective display. Early in the
evening the hall was comfortably filled,
and by nine o'clock it needed enlarging
by at least half, but owing to the admir
able management of the floor there was
little discomfort on account of the crush.
The music was all that could be desired,
eliciting many compliments from the
dancers, who'appreciated the fact that
when the boys of 1) company give a ball
they intend that their guests shall enjoy
themselves. Tho present occasion was
no exception to the rule. Such an array
of smiling, happy, healthy faces has not
been seen for many months. In view
of Morrow county's reputation for hand
some ladies, to state that many of the
prettiest girls wore there is saying con
siderable, but such is the fact, which
can be attested by any member of I)
fxmipany. And they danced and danced.
Lack of space necessitates omitting a
list of the guests. It is sufficient to say
that a careful estimate places the mini
uLdaneers at nearly 175. The supper at
the Lexington hotel was tho successful
result of well directed effoits to provide
a tempting display of everything appro
priate to the occasion.
Owing to the lamentable result of the
shooting affray down town, dancing was
discontinued at an early hour, but while
it lasted the ball was a round of unal
loyed gayety.
Tim sinner, hnwsoe'er depraved,
Has hopes he'll change and yet be saved;
KorsettuiK in tils state depraved,
As Johnson mentions,
JIow that aeertain place is paved
With good Intentions.
riiilul ljliin Snrth American.
Land Office Bulletin.
Onr Washington correspondent sends the
followhiK Information: In the followiiiK land
contest decisions the names of the successful
parties are marked with un : La (irande ilis
triet Joe Marsha:! vs. lliilh lliatl. Charles
Fry vs. I'nited States, Lawrence Kaulkner vs.
The Dalles military road company, Henry U.
Peterson vs. N. 1. railroad company, Jaiues
Win. Morrow va. N. 1'. railroad compniiy.
MABBIKI).
CONSKR-KH KA On Khea creek. December:).
at tile residence of the bride's parents, Ueorue
Conser and Miss Lilllo Khea.
WKKiHT-DKNT In lleonner. November 'itith.
by County Judge .Mitchell, Ueorge M. Wright
una .miss Annie Jent.
WADK-MAKT1X Atotpx. (lllllam eonntv. No
vember '2th, Grant Wade, anil Miss llelle
martin.
DIKI).
JONKs In Lexington, November 2th, Edward
Jones, aged 'J4 years.
KNKiHTKN In Light Mile, Novemher 2fith
lone, wife of Kobert KnigM',.1. aged Hi years.
LIST OF LETTKKS
1IF.MA1NINO VNOALLED FOR IN TIIK
A hostotheo at Lexington, Or., Dec. 1, 1HHII
Abbott, James Anderson, James
Clarke, Miss Josie Fanoher, Kev W
Henderson uros Huzlctlne, H N
Manning, Mrs J B
In calling for the above letters please say
"Advertised." W. It. McALLSTKK, I'. M.
GEO. P. MOHGAN,
(Late Chief Clerk U. 8. Land Ofllcc)
THE DALLES, OR.
Ilooin O, Ijand Oiiieo Jtuiltling.
"OF.OI'LARLY ADMITTF.il TO PRACTICE
It- before Local Land Olllees and Deoart
ments at Washington under provisions of the
circular of the General Land Ollice, approved
If You Have Lost a Land Right,
Or have had trouble about your land,
WEITE TO IMS!
I CHARGE NOTHING
for t'orreapoiidciiec, and may be
able lo help you.
IW If I take your case I am willing to
van until tne work Is successluuy Hone before
my lee is one.
YOTJ WIIIj KIND
GOOD ACCOMMODATIONS
AX
ffiigCLEXINGTONjCHOTEL,)
J. W. KKPFOltD, IWr.
FIRST-CLASS FARE
AT
POPULAR PRICES.
ri'lIK TAItl.E IH ALWAYS HITI'LIKO WITH
1 the l.est In ttiv market. Careful attention
paid to the wauls t.f jfiiests. No t'hlnese em
pM'ed. Tl liousu is kepi in the neatest pun
slhle ui an iter.
I'.OAKI), t'KR Wf.KK M 00
i'.oaki) am) i.oikiino 5 00
Sinoi.k Mkals 25
LoDGlMiS, L'5 AND 00 ITS.
QT71T T TATiHL.
KJ I I U I 4JLJ,1 VJ1
SELLING
TO
TO
don't let this opportunity pass to pur
chase your Fall Supplies cheap.
We are Offering
SPECIAL INDUCEMENTS
For the Next 30 Days in Our Entire Stock.
BARGAINS IN DRY GOODS,
BARGAINS IN TOOTS AND SIIOKS,
BARGAINS IN CLOTHING,
BARGAINS IN HARDWARE.
HIGHEST MARKET PRICE PAID FOR WHEAT.
h. Mcfarland & co.,
-IN-
DRY GOODS, BOOTS AND SHOES I
GROCERIES
CHEAP FOR SPOT CASH!
AT
Northwest Corner of Main
HENRY
I'KOI'KIETOH OK
THE CITY DRUG STORE,
L EXIXG TOX, O Jt EC O X,
(DR. E. T. GEOGHEGAN, Pharmacist and Manager.)
KEEPS J FULL SIOCK Of PURE DRUGS AND MEDICINES!
TOII.KT AIITICI.KH, CHOICE I'KKFI'MKKY, NOTIONH, HCIIOOI, TIOOKH, STATIONERY,
CONKKCTIONKKY, CL'TI.KHY, I'l'TTY 1'AISTH, OILS, OI.AHH, KTC., KTC
A FINE LINE of TOBACCO and CIGARS.
The lln.il II ran it ol IVHKK and MU Oils lor medicinal Purposes.
f-l'KKHCKIITIDNH Cotr-oi niikd Day oh Niiiiit.-I
OLYMPIA S. MURRAY, M. D,
Female Specialist.
HAS PKACTICKDON' THK PACIFIC COAST
for tin; pant twenty-live yt-urH. A 1 i f
tiineflrvnted to the Htmly of fcimili troubh-H,
tliftr vntwn nnri cure. I httve tlioiifiiicU of
tfHtitnonialK of jicrHiunont nire from the bent
ptMU' on thin voahI. A positive K'lHranW'o to
iicniiHiM'Mtl)' euro nny chno of female wcHk
im'hh, no matter how long tftntliiK or what tho
Magi; may he. Chartfe reasonable ami within
the reftch of all, Kor the henetit of the very
oor of my Hex who are gulleriuir from any of
the Kr,'t multitude of itllinenu that follow In
the train of that terrible riUeaMu known hn
female weakneM, am! who are not able to jiiiy
for treatment, I will treat free of charge.
1
'oiiBiil.at.nii by .flail tree
All cnrrenponoVneo utrfrtly roiifldentlal.
Medlrliied parked, hoxp'l and (tent by ixprena.
with ('harden pre-paid for "home" treatment,
with pee lite (llreetioitu for ue. If you are
xtill'f rliiK from any female trouble, periodi
cally or coimUntly, add rend
OLYMPIA S. MURRAY, M. D,,
KAHT PORTLAND, OHKtiON.
THE EMPIRE AGENCY
WILL PAV AUKNTK A
GOOD BATAKY!
ADIHtKHH, WITH fiTAMI', TIIK I'.MI'JItK
AKell'-y. alia Walla, W. T. P. O. hox I .'J,
PAY UP.
A 1,1. ACt'orNTrt A It K NOW DTK. IM.KAHK
J i call and settle iii at mire. I euinea tu
liiiiie- on wind. K. J.IKl Al.l.h.V
ni?"Pf
V J- JL
OFF!
CLOSE BUSINESS!
CLOSE BUSINESS!
Tl I K -
and C Streets, Lexington.
WM. PENLAND.
PADBERG,
U.SK
Climax Bitters
lor the Liver.
XJse Climax Bitters
t or I lie lllood.
XJse Climax Bitters
For I lie Ntomnch.
CLIMAX mTTEKS
AUK
THE KING OF ALL BITTERS
roB
I'l.ooi), Li v Kit, Stomach and Bowki,
Tiioi ih.kh.
For Sale by R. C. WILLS, lone,
Oregon,
NOTIC'K OK INTENTION.
Land OkkK'K at Tux Pai.i.m, Or..
Novemher HI. 1MH9.
V'OTICK IK IIKKKHY lilVKN THAT TUB
i tollowliiK-naiiieil settler nan hle'l notiee
of his Intention to make final proof in siiort
of his eliilm, and that said proof will Im madtt
hffure the t'oonly JiiiIkm of Morrow eotllity, ill
Heppner, Or., on January 10, lwiu, vis:
i'orire V. II. Ilrlnii,
Hd. No. IIM7. for the HV. V, of Hon. I'.', Tp. II H
It. t k., W. M, Ho names tha followioK wtt
iiessi-H to prove his eoiitlniioni residence upon,
and cultivation of said land, vfx: Thotnu
iiraliam, I. Jt. Ksteh, Jay Mall mill Knlhau H.
MrVay. all of fioosehcrry, Or.
('J II) K. A. Mi DONALD, Hcirlster.
T1 fin is NOT Ml II. Ml T IT WILL HIVE
P I iW ou the lit Do LI for one. )mr.