VOL. XXVII. M’MINNVILLE, ORE., FRIDAY, NOV. 19, Entered at the Postoftice in McMinnville, as Hecond-class matter. A PIONEER MI NE. BÜKHS & DRfilEüS Have an immense stock of furniture. They have to keep a big stock, because they have a large territory to supply. Prices on everything in our store are surprisingly cheap just now. If you want proof of this, come in and price the goods. WALL PAPER. UNDERTAKER’S SUPPLIES. JUUUUUl And then I looked, and lo! I saw A herald bright advancing! A being from some other clime, On golden pinious dancing! And as he neared the mighty crowd, He made this proclamation, In tones so clear, distinct and loud, It startled half the nation: “ Why do ye labor here,” he cried, •• For merely life and pleasure, While just beyond that mountain grey ties wealth beyond »11 uieasure! The road is plain, the way is smooth, ’Tis neither rough nor thorny; Come leave the rugged vale and go With me to California. A 16-inch Plow for $14. Air-Tight Heaters, $3.50 and up. Have you seen the Newest Thing in Stove Mats? We have them. There wealth untold is bought and sold! And each may be partaker! Where fifty tons of finest gold Are dug from every acre! * O. O. HODSON. ... . ——----- D. A. SMITH’S —NEW— Come hither, Muse, and tell the news, Nor be thou a deceiver, But sing in plain poetic strain The present yellow fever.” Not long ago I laid me down, To rest in quiet slumbers; And whilst I slept, I dreamed a dream, And coined it into numbers. I thought I saw on every hand A mighty congregation; A heterogeneous mass of men, Of every name and nation. And each pursued with keen delight, Some honest occupation, Whilst rosy health, the laborer’s wealth, Filled every situation. Canton Clipper Plows Superior Drills and Seeders Right Lap Cultivator and Seed er Alite he 11 Wagons All kinds of Fine, Difficult and old Watches re paired and made to run as good as new at The following, copied from an old num ber of The Reporter, is republished by request. It first appeared in the Oregon Spectator in 1848. The author, John Cary, resided at Dayton at the time. He portrays somewhat vividly the early ex citement incident to the California gold discoveries, and the characters men tioned in the poem are said to be readily recognized by the pioneers of the time, some of whom still survive. Ail kinds of Watches, Clock' and Jewelry for sale at hard times prices. Jemelpy Store * * * NEXT DOOR TO POSTOFFICE. SHOULD BE IN EVERY HOUSEHOLD ! Preserve Health. Save Doctor’s Bills. Promote Happiness and Comfort. Cbe @ Practical Dome physician Ci to red ¡Plates of 64 fl/tdicinal ¡Plants. SKELETON, MAD DOG, POISONOUS INSECTS, REPTILES, PHRENOLOGICAL CHART Lithograph Manikins of the Body and of the Head, in layers to dissect showing all organs in their proper positions and colors 1157 Pages. Size 6 1-4x91-4 inches. Weight, 5 1-4 lbs. Thickness 33-4 inches. At sound of gold, both young and old Forsook their occupation; And wild confusion seemed to rule In every situation. An old eordwainer hears the news, And though not much elated, He left his pile of boots and shoes, And just evaporated. The cooper left his tubs and pails, His buckets and his piggins; The sailor left his yards and sails, And started for the “diggins.” The farmer left his plough and steers, The merchant left his measure] The tailor dropt his goose end shears, And went to gather treasure. A pedagogue, attired Incog, Gave ear to what was stated; Forsook his school, bestrode a mule, And then absquatulated! A boatman, too, forsook his crew, Let fall his oar and paddle; And stole his neighbor’s iron gray, But went without a saddle! The joiner dropp’d his square and jack, The carpenter his chisel: The peddler laid aside his pack, And all prepared to mizzle! The woodmen drobp'p his trusty axe, The tanner left his leather; The miller left jiis plje of sacks, And ajl went off together! The doctor cocked hts eye askance, The promised wealth descrying; Then wheeled his horse, and oft he pranc’d And left his patients dying! The preacher dropp'd the Holy Book! And grasp’d the wad Illusion! The herdsman left his flock and crook, Amid the wild confusion! The judge consign’d to cold neglect f The great judicial ermine! But just which way his honor went, I could not well determine. And then I saw, far in the rear, A fat. purse-proud attorney, Collect his last retaining fee, And start Upon his jottrncy An<4 when eaph brain in that vgst train, Was perfectly inverted, My slumbers broke, and I awoke, And found the place deserted. —John Cary. Nineteen pages of Alphabetical Index. An Index of Symptoms, so you can tell High School Note«. what ails you. Complete list of Medicines, telling what each is good for, County School Superintendent Prentiss and how much of each to take for a dose. The Prescriptions are all written in Plain English, so you can copy them and visited us Tuesday. get them filled without going to a doctor. It There were some very poor grades last saves its cost in one case of La Grippe. month. We hope they will be better next month AUTHORS. £thej Harris is numbered among our Jtenry 97/ .Cyman, j*. 97/ 97/ a sjck list this week. Prof, of Physiology and Nervous Diseases it) Kush Medical College, Chicago. Our football team expect to play with the Lafayette team a week from Saturday. We wish them success. Christian Ttsysr, ft 97/ , 97/ Mrs. Guild was a pleasant visitor Mon Surgeon in Chief, Emergencj- and German Hospitals, Chicago. day. We are glad to see the patrons take an interest in the school. W C. ¡Potfield. 97/.. 97/. P We noticed on the board, a few days Secretary Chicago Polyclinic and Surgeon Proctor Memorial Free Hospital, since, this question: “Why can’t we have some music ?” That is the question Chicago. we are each asking ourselves. We want ■v soots th6* «»th one can tR*re part *Q ■nd Jf. Webster Jones, jf- 97/., 97/ *D. enjoy. ‘ ............................... Specialist in Obstetrics and Diseases of Women and Children, London, F.ng- japd, ‘ ‘ 1 • I '•. V » License« t» Marry. The book contains about 200 pages on Diseases of yeomen and Children. I Nov. 12.—U. Q. Heater, 1(4, and This department is illustrated in a supplemental pamphlet of 32 pages, placed ip I Blanche Kincqitf, 20, of Newberg [ Ji«». 12.—R. ¿. Rice, 21, and Mollie a pocket made inside the cover of the book- McLaughlin, 19, of Sheridan. J.J.1!1 '‘E-.'kA Nov. 16.—Robt. Vantrin. 27, and Car PUBLISHERS' PRICE. rie LaBonte, 23, Indians of Grand Silk Cloth. Gold and Plain Stamping, Marbled Edges ................................. M 75 Konde. The Reporter one year and a copy of this magnificent Nov. 16.—Frank Campliell, 24, and Myrtie A. Stephens, 20, of Wheatland. work for I3.15. 1897. Ancient History. Ue»l Esime Trainier«. purposes < r 4 ................. NO. 48. WHITEXON. A copy of The Reporter, of date Dec. 30, 1886, has been handed us by N. K. Sitton—“Uncle Doc," as everybody likes to call him. It is not so very old a num ber, but still musty enough with age to lend a flavor of special interest to the contents. In write-up of the several towns of Yamhill county, populations are estimated as follows: McMinnville, 1,100; Lafayette (the county seat), 600; Carlton, 100; Dayton, 250; Wheatland, 100; Newberg, 150; Willamina, 100; Amity, 150; North Yamhill, 175; Sheri dan, 200. The population of the county is given at 10,000. Yamhill is described as a favored locality where there are but two seasons—“six months of balmy sun shine with invigorating sea breezes, and six months of lovely rain“—a little ex travagant, perhaps, as to the item of rain. The same issue of the paper dealt a little in what was ancient history at the time, and we recopy the following: An act incorporating the said city, passed the house of representatives Oc tober 9, 1876; passed the senate October 14, 1876, and was signed by Gov. L. F. Grover October 20, 1876. On the 12th day of November, ’76, the first city elec tion was held at the store of one William Boyed. The polls were open from 10 a. tn. till 4 p. tn. Inspectors Burns and Warren presided at this election. J. C. Cooper and W. H. Warren acted as clerks. The result of sniff election placed Andrew Shqck, C. U. Johnson, B. F. Hartman, T. J. Shadden and H. G. Burns in the positions of town trustees. Nov. 15, 1876, the board of trustees held a meeting in the district school house. C. D. Johnson was chosen chair man and the city officials were sworn in. Andrew Shuck was elected president of the board of trustees, Henry Warren acting as clerk of tbe meeting. At the second meeting of the board, David Lynch was elected to fill the vacancy caused by H. G. Burns' refusal to qualify. Turning to volume third of the city records, it is found that the newly elected city council met in executive session with Hon, Henry Warren, the first mayor, in the chair, December 4, 1882. Under this administration we find the signature of A. B. Baker appended to the records as recorder. July 28th, the resignation of A, B, Baker as city recor der was handed in. The present incum bent, John J, Spencer, was elected in his place, who served the town faithfully and was re-elected at the last city elec tion, Nov. 8th, ’86. Aug. 29tb, bids were opened in the matter of constructing a city hall. This project was laid on the table until the next regular meeting in September. The contract for constructing the said build ing was let to W. D. f'ylw, September 9th, ’85. At tfie council meeting of September 16th, ’85., chairman Manning announced the death of Hon. Ilenry Warren, which took place on September 13th, 1885, and also that of Charles Talmage, city mar shal, who <lied September 14, ’85, Upon a ballot being taken at this meeting, Hon. S. A. Manning was elected mayor and George Kauffman marshal. At the expiration of Mr. Manning’s term, J. W. Cowls was elected to the mayoralty. At tbe next city election this gentleman was followed by the present incumbent, Ja cob Wortman, Esq., who was elected to the chair at the city election held on the first Monday in Novemlier, 18SQ, Week ending Nov. 17. J B Perkins and wife to Martha E Carlin 70.48 a t 2 r 5 $ Chas L Huntley to J F Byres 40 a sec 32 t 2 r 5..................... A P Oliver to Win I Bower 2 a secs 4 and 5 t 3 r2............................... N E Kegg and wife to M Smyth 4P a sec 26 t 4 r ft............................. J lV (Martin et ux to. Kate E Wes ton 40 6 secs 37 and 28 t a r 4 W T Weston et ux to J W and M O Martin 140.05 a t 5 r 4 Anna M Jolly to Mrs Ida White way n half lots 3 and 4 blk 11 Chandler’s 2d add to McMinn ville ............................................... J W Heury sheriff to Anna M Martin 108 a pt J A Wren diet ........................................... J T Patterson et ux to T V a.ftii V L Van QrsffolLlk 15 North Yam- loll ................ . J W Henry sheriff to N E Kegg 40 ' a sec 26 t 4 r 6 .............. W T Weston et ux to J W nnff M O Martin strip eff land for road SUBSCRIPTION PRICE S2.00 PER YEAR. One Dollar if paid in advance, Single numbers five cents. Frank Harpole has bought a stock of goods and set up a new store in White- eon. We wish him success in his new enterprise. Mrs. Preston Smith, an invalid of many years and well known by many people of McMinnville, is gradually im proving in health and getting a better use of her limbs. This will be good news to her many friends. J. C. Parrott, an old Yamhiller, but for the last twelve years a resident of the Palouse country, returned to Whiteson this week. He thinks Yamhill county is good enough for him. He was so deter mined not to have any excuse for going back that he brought his family, stock, and even his dog and eat with him. Theodore Noel’s accommodating agent, W. G. Robbins, of this place, lately re ceived two good sized boxes of Vita? Ore and other medicines direct from the laboratory in Chicago, III. These medi cines represent a value of several hun dred dollars. This is enough to cure the aches and ills of all Yamhill county. The summer and harvest of 1897 have passed into history. The one has been pleasant and the other abundant. This nation can on bended kneo return heart felt thanksgiving for blessings past and present, while in the near future Christ mas chimes will tell the old, old, but ever new and glad story of “Peace on earth good will toward men.’’ We live in a country of which the principal scourge is stomach-trouble. It is more widespread than any other dis ease, and, very nearly, more dangerous. One thing that makes it so dangerous is lhat it is so little understood. If it were better understood, it would be more feared, more easily cured, less universal than it is now. So, those who wish to be cured, take Shaker Digestive Cordial, because it goes to the root of the trouble as no other medicine does. The pure, harmless, curative herbs and plants, of which it is composed, are what render it so certain and, at the same time, so gen tle a cure. It helps and strengthens the stomach, purifies and tones up the sys tem. Sold by druggists, price 10 cents to $1.00 per bottle. 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All new subscribers for 1898 will re ceive The Companion’s gold-embossed calendar, beautifully printed in twelve colors, and the paper will also be sent free from the time the subscription is re ceived until January, 1898, and then fox- a fnll year to January, 1899. A hand some illustrated prospectus of the volume for 1898 will be sent to any one ad dressing T he Y outh ’ s C ompanion , 205 Columbus Ave., Boston, Mass. Probate Court. Estate of Arminta Higgins. Will of decedent admitted to probate. Lee Laughlin appointed administrator with the will annexed. Bonds fixed, at $800, filed and approved. Jobfl Bunn, II. G. Bedwell and, T. life Laughlin appointed appraisers. Guardianship of heirs at law of Mary J. Shelton, Final account allowed. Guardian discharged and bondsmen ex onerated. Estate of E. M. Adams. Petition for payment of legacy to Portland Adams allowed as per findings of this court, filed Nov. 10th. HOW’S THIS! Cook School Noles. Bert Rohr is a new student this week. Visitors are w elcome at our school at any time. Mr. Smith and Mrs. Guild were among the visitors the past week. Miss Mann has received a state diplo ma of which she is justly proud. The seventh grade has taken up meas urements, the hardest case in the arith metic. There were but five tardy marks this, month, four of them coming from the- primary grnde. Thanksgiving will be observed in our school by a varied program and by do nations for tbe needy. Written review dosed last Friday. The averages were fairly good, though there is still room for improvement. Thera were 97 names on the roll of' honor this month, the rooms being rep resented as follows: Miss Gray, 28; Mies Mann, 24; Mrs. Littlefield, 30; Prof. Lit tlefield, 15. Three pupils have been transferred from Columbus school to us; on account of limited room in the seventh grade of that school. We offer One Hundred Dollars reward forancaseof catarrh that cannot be cured by Hall’s Catarrh Cure. F. J. C heney A Co., Props. Toledo, O. We, the undersigned, have known F. J. Cheney for the lnat fifteen years, and believe him perfectly honorable in all business transactions 8J><1 financially able to carry out any obligation made by their firm, Woat 4 Truax,Wholesale Druggists,To ledo, (J. Walding, Kinnan & Marvin, Whole sale Druggists, Toledo, Ohio. Hall’s Catarrh Cure is taken internally, Union Thanksgiving Service« acting directly upon the blood and mu According to the custom of nnion cous surfaces of the system. Price 75c per bottle Sold by all druggists, tes Thanksgiving services passing yearly 397 timonials sent free. from church to church and each pastor taking his turn in regular order to preach 450 Columbuq, Neheol Note«. the sermon, the Thanksgiving services Florence Dielschneider entertained a this year will be held in the Cumberland *150 number of her friends Saturday evening. Presbyterian church. Rev. R. W. King AU report having had a good time. of the Baptist church will preach the 1 The committee on program have ar sermon. By common consent among ranged the following for our Thanks the pastors it was decided that the church 1500 giving program, to be given Wednesday, where th» services are to be held.will ar range for the music. D. T.S ummerville - Nov. 24th ; 3000 Song, America. Mrs. Gammon, mother of tbe Prayer. Reading of proclamation^ V»of. Rey young man who was killed in the nolds, Georgia-Virginia football game re 1 Recitation, VJLian Peterson. cently, should have lived in the days Reci^tkm, from Miss Peters’ room. of the Spartans. She has issued a Sok>, Florence Dielschneider. public protest against the action of 282Q Select Reading. the Georgia legislature in making Recitation, from Miss Green's room. football playing a crime, and deplores Quartette, The Misses Hobbs 4 Patty. the fact that her son s death is being 300 Recitation, Johnny Gibeoa. used as an argument against “ this, Recitation, Ethel Harris. manly sport of the highest type of 10 Duet, Flossie and Jamie Evans. manhood.” Mrs. Gammon is proba We are all looking forward to our bly a New Woman, and seeks a Hfctle- free advertising. Thanksgiving holidays. 1 Are you going to paint your house? Why suffer with oonghs, colds and la- Consult Elsia Wright about paints and grippe when I .ax alive Bromo Quinine oils. He will give you the best material will cure you in one day. Does not pro at least cost. tf duce the ringing in the head like sul phate of quinine. Put up in tablets con CAATOniA.. venient for taking. Guaranteed to cure or money refunded. 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