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9 VOL. XXVIII. Entered at the Postofflce in McMinnville, as Secoud-class matter. M’MINNVILLE, ORE., FRIDAY, DEC. 24, 1897. Dedication of the M. E. Church. Having bought the YAMHILL PHARHACY We Intend to run an up-to-date drugstore. WE CAN COMPOUND YOUR PRESCRIPTION'S AS ACCURATELY AND AS SKILLFULLY AS ANYONE. Our stock of CHRISTMAS PERFUMES is full and of the best. Our line of COMBS, BRUSHES and other toilet articles is complete. We carry the leading brands of cough syrupsand Patent medicine and ask for a sl^are of your patronage. MILL’S PHARMACY / There has been a'hot < time in the old'town ever since HEMBREE opened his Holiday line. And now that Christmas will soon be over we only have A few more Christmas Presents ALSO A FEW GOOD BOOKS. W. L. Hembree, Prop. The McMinnville Grange - -and Farmers Co. Will sell their entire line of Men’s Eadies’ and Children’s Shoes - At 10 PerCentEeduetion This is a rare opportunity for you, as the Stock is entirely new and bought at the lowest price. This reduction will cover everything in the shoe line. Many things have also been reduced in the Dry Goods and Furnishing Goods line. We are closing out the following: 142 pr Men’s $3.50 and $3 pants at $2.75 and $2.25 102 pr “ $1.50 and $1.25 pants at 90c and 75c. 6 Boys’ suits at 50c. 12 Boys’ Suits at 90c. M c M innville G range & F armers C o ., C has . P. N elson , Manager. Ö o o BURHS & DANIELS 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. lUUUUUUUUUULSJlJl^ F. DIELSCHNEIDER, -------- DEALER in ------ BOOTS & SHOES WHITEN»«. 8UB8CRIFTION PRICE 12 00 PER YEAR. One Dollar if paid in advance, Single numbers five cents. NO. 1. William Hall Dead. Royal makes the food pure, The finest church building ever erected William Ball died Dec. 21, 1897, at his wholetom« and delicious. H. B. Tingle of Perrydale, on his way in the city of McMinnville was dedicated home near this city. Mr. Ball was born to Portland stopped hero over night on in Delaware, June 18, 1826. During his to religious worship last Sunday. The business. boyhood and younger manhood he re structure has been somewhat minutely Mr. John Enery of Portland, formerly sided in and around the city of Philadel described heretofore in these columns, a resident of McMinnvillle wawin White- phia, forking in iron foundries and ma and it will suffice at this time to say that its general proportions are 50x52 feet, son Tuesday. chine shops. In 1852 Mr. Ball crossed Will Robbins and farailv bid their the plains to Oregon, coming directly to with basement under auditorium. The scats are placed in amphitheater form friendH and relatives goodbye and took Yamhill county aud taking up a dona the long way of the building, with pulpit the afternoon train for Nebraska last tion claim near North Yamhill. Iu 1854 lie was married to Miss Mary Aun Davis. and choir rostrum on the side. The Monday. building has a very high ceiling, large A. M. and S. K. Hoffman have sold By this union were born three children, cathedral windows of stained glass, and their land on the river north of town to Mrs. Jane McCullough of this city, Henry has an easy seating capacity of 400. The some strangers. The price paid was $22.- and Arthur Ball of Bonner's Ferry, Ida church cost in exact figures $2801.25, and 50 per acre. ho. The former of the two sons died last on last Sunday morning there rested over July. In 1874 Mr. Ball's first wife died, Last Saturday Mrs. M. M. Ranch while Absolutely Pur® its head a debt of exactly $986.25. The returning from McMinnville iii a cart and in 1876 he was married to Mrs. M. building was insufficient to seat the peo met the afternoon train just north of J. Long of Brooks, Marion county, Or. ple who gathered Sunday morning—the town. The horse liecoming frightened By this marriage there was born oue congregations of the Baptist and Presby ran into a fence in such a way that a child, Miss Lilly. Mr. Ball lived over ROVAI BAKIHO POWDER CO., HRWVOHk. terian churches having dismissed their stake came in contact with the lady’s thirty years at, and in the vicinity, of services to joiu with their Methodist side, knocking her out of the curt and North Yamhill, working at blacksmith brethren—but all were able to get inside, bruising her terribly. Do you know, that Elsia Wright carries The trainmen ing, wagon making and the Baw mill and subsequent proceedings proved that picked her up and brought her back to business, and at the same time farming. a full line of lubricating oils for machin they were there to see the handsome town. She is still in a critical condition. About ten years ago he got so much of ery? Owners of valuable harvesting and his means invested in the lumber busi other machinery cannot afford to exper structure paid for before tliej- went away. Wbiteson is to have a Christmas tree. ness that he went out of all other busi iment with j>oor oils. He carries the best The program of exercises opened with Of all the year Christmas eve is the most ness, selling his farm at North Yambill on the market and they are warranted an organ voluntary by Miss Virgiuia joyous time, especially for the young, and moving his sawmill to a point on the not to gum. Spencer. A sacred quartet was then tf ‘ while memory carries those of us that river near St. Joe Btation, which he sung by Messrs. Cone Bros, of Carlton, Merchants, order your goods shipped are older back to the time when we, too, named New Philadelphia. Here and by steamer Grey Eagle, and' thus savo and L. Bradley and Prof. E. V. Littlefield were young aud mingled with fathers, near this city he lived until his death. of McMinnville. Invocation was led by money for yourselves. 50-tf mothers, brothers and sisters around the Mr. Ball was a man of action but not Rev. Joseph Hoberg. Rev. E.E. Thomp fireside of the old homestead. Many of The Cattle Shortage. of many words. He was a quiet, honest, son announced a hymn, and prayer by those who were so dear to our hearts in blunt and plain man. There was noth President Boardman followed the singing. There has been talk of cattle days long ago, now live and are loved ing superficial about him. He detested shortage for several years past, but A large choir of voices selected from the only in memory. The unbidden tears show and sham. The world would be there has not been a time for many different churches sang an anthem, “I will come when we remember the little, better if the average of mankind was as will Extol Thee,” and were accompanied years when there was such a sure silent, sacred mounds in the churchyards good as Mr. Ball. L. with good effect by Mr. Griesen, violinist, and cemeteries. But in the happiness of enough shortage as at present. As and Messrs. Hembree and Smith, cornet- the young we may again renew the hap long as there arc plenty of calves ists. Rev. R. W. King read a scripture piness of other days and all may be merry Don’t be persuaded into buying lini and young cattle in sight the short lesson from I Cor., 13th chapter. Miss ments without reputation or merit— on this glad Christmas eve. age of fat cattle does not amount to Glen, of the college, with characteristic Chamberlain's Pain Balm costs no more, much, but the time has now come depth of expression, sang ‘‘There is a and its merits have been proven by a test folumbui School Notes. when there is a big shortage of not Land Mine Eye Hath Seen.” After an The Misses Edmiston visited school of many years. Such letters as the fol other hymn, announced by Presiding only matured cattle, but of calves, lowing, from L. G. Bagley, Hueneme, Monday morning. Elder Parsons, Dr. Kellogg, the new pas Not Cal,, are constantly being received: yearlings and breeding stock. We now have the new flag which we tor of Portland’s Taylor street church, “The best remedy for pain I have ever only are cattle short in the corn belt, and who is fresh from the Western Re. have needed so long. used is Chamberlain's Pain Balm, and I but they are scarce in every section Some of us are getting very near the say so after having used it in my family serve in Ohio, was introduced for the ser of the country to which one may mon by Pastor Summerville. Dr. Kel limit of our demerit marks. • Be careful. forseveral years.” It cures rheumatism, turn. . . - , logg is a young man, small of stature, Literary society will not meet Friday lame back, sprains and swellings. For The eastern states are short in but possessed of a brain dome that com night, but has been postponed until sale by 8. Howorth & Co. spite of rather liberal purchase from mands immediate respect and attentiou. Tuesday the 28th. Canada, and the southwestern pur His beardless face and proximity to bald Fuaioniata Fuae. Rev. Gould gave us a short address ness give him a close facial resemblance Monday morning; he was accompanied Last Saturday several committeemen, chases of Mexican cattle have seemed to Wm. Edgar Nye and Eugene Field. to our school by Rev. Abbett. Texas has been representing the union, democratic and to c,ut no figure. The Doctor took for his text the fifth drawn upon for all the. young cattle The challenge of the Forest Grove ath populist parties, met in thiB city for the veree of the 87th Psalm. “And of Zion letic club for a game of football between purpose of agreeing upon a plan of fu she could spare by feeders in Iowa, it shall be said, this and that man was that club and the high school has been sion for the coming campaign. They Missouri, Kansas and Nebraska. born in her; and the High°st himself accepted, and there will be a game in appear to have accomplished the object California has no surplus; Arizona, shall establish her.” The central thought without much friction. The following New Mexico and Colorado are short; this city Dec. 28th, at 2:30 p. m. of the sermon, which was generally re resolution was promulgated : Utah has some to sell, but not many; Rev. King came to our school one garded as a most able one, was that the “Resolved, That we, as members of strength, the glory and the perpetuating morning, and among other things he told the several county committees of the Idaho and Nevada have no surplus; force in the history of any nation is due us that if we had been swallowed by the people’s, democratic and union-bimetal Oregon and Washington are, lightly to the character of the men she produces whale of algebra, history, etc., to just lic parties, in joint committee assembled, supplied, and Montana, Wyoming The most solemn fact in the world is life keep kicking and we would soon get out, do enunciate the following plan for the and the Dakotas will not have so and its destinies. England waB cited as for so it was with Jonah. many cattle to ship or put on the coming campaign: Tuesday morning we were very pleas a'great example, and a nation whose art “That the believers in the free coinage ranges as last year. The southeast and literature shall live in the history of antly surprised by having a number of of silver and direct legislation by the peo ern states have not enough cattle to centuries Io come. Likewise America, the patrons enter the room during morn ple meet together at the primaries and supply them in beef. There is, unquestionably, a great in her great inventions and vast empire ing exercises. But very soon Rev. Hun elect delegates to a union convention, of territory, has possibilities that shall saker told us that he had invited the W. which convention shall meet for the shortage in cattle, young and old, rank her in the forefront of nations C. T. U. to visit us and they had re purpose of nominating a union ticket and and of all kinds. Buyers who have to look nut for the future are well Men of character will be needed to fill sponded so willingly that he wag encour promulgate a free-silver and direct-legis aware of this situation, and are her institutions. Character building is aged and went into the by-ways and lation platform, and we pledge our influ scouring the country in all directions the great work of the church. To Dr. hedges and invited. Those present were ence and support to Buch platform aud trying to “get u line” on the situation. Gue, presiding elder of the Portland dis Mesdames Cook, Apperson, Young, Pren ticket. We also advise that each party —Webfoot Farmer. trict, the task of soliciting funds to defray tiss, Grover, Irvine, Reynolds, Neal and organisation be maintained.” the debt was assigned. The work was Hunsaker; Misses Olds'and Appersou; W. 8. U’Ren, the Clackamus populist properly placed. His ready tongue, wit Rev. Hunsaker, Dr. Nelson and Messrs. anil legislative member, who rendered Druggist and good humor combined the elements T-aliuage, Manniug and Evenden. such efficient service in herding his fellow tor a generous needed to place the people in a liberal members and preventing a legislative ses IO CENT <'ook School Noles. frame. He set his mark high, $1509, and sion last winter, was present as a “fixer.” TRIAL SIZE this made it easier to get what was actu Visitors are wanted to visit our school. There is little doubt that he fixed things ally required. Pledges of $100 each were The seventh grade are doing very nice to his notion. made by John Cook, C. F. Mills, F. 8. map work by means of the Burnham sys contains no cocaine, mercury nor any other Harding and Mrs. John Cook. In the $50 tem. Yamhill Improvement. injurious drug. roll of honor were placed Messrs. Frank Hon. Jas. McCain received the follow It is quickly Absorbed. The primary room will have a short lin and David Stout, Mrs. Grubb and Gives Relief at once. program Friday morning to which parents ing telegram Wednesday from Congress It opens and cleauses Mrs. L. Root. $25 contributions were the Nasal Passage». man Tongue: are cordially invited. Allays Inflammation. COLD 'N HEAD made by L. Root, Mrs. Narver, Mrs W ashington , D. C., Dec. 22, 1897. Heals and Protect» the Membrane. Restores the Vacation for Christmas commences Fri Cowls aDd “a friend.” A long list of Senses of Taste and Smell. Full Size SOc.; Trial J ames M c C ain , day noon and will give teachers and pu Size 10c. ; at Druggist» or by mail. faithful souls pledged $10 and from that ELY BROTHERS, 66 W arren Street, New York. McMinnville, Ora. down to $2, so that the aggregate sum pils a good rest before school commences The war department assures McBride with the collection mounted up to almost again, which will be on January 3d. and myself that the secretary of war has Miss Isora Edmiston has been elected $1100. At the evening service Rev. Gue approved plans for locks and dam on renewed his efforts in behalf of a $190 by the school board to fill the vacancy Yamhill and will advertise at once for caused by the resignation of Mrs. Little- furnace, and the desired amount was bids to complete work hy contract. raised. In the consideration of gifts the ; field. She is a graduate of Lafayette T hos . II. T ongue . seminary and has been teaching a num- benevolent ante-mortem provision of $500 In addition to this it can be stated that Successor of the “ Unabridged.'' ‘ made by Jeptlia Garrison did not fail of I ber of years in this county. agents of the government are at present The Oho Great Standard Authority, . reverent mention. Another able sermon Ho writ«*» Hon. J). J. Brewer, , negotiating for right of way and other Justice L. S. .Supreme Coart. ■low to Prevent Pneumonia was preached by Dr. Kellogg in the even privileges necessary to the construction St a nt! artl ing on the doubting question of John, At this time of j’ear a cold is very easi of the IT. S. Gov’t Printing 1 of the works. The enterprise seems to be the I S Supreme i “Art thou he that should come, or look ly contracted, and if left to run its course • Court, al! the State Hu- ( moving satisfactorily. Ji J di erne Court», and of near we for another?” in which the various without the aid of some reliable cough 1 Ty ail the School books. classes of doubters were considered. This medicine is liable to result in that dread i Warmly < The ladies of the W. C. T. U. at their i Commended was followed by the formal dedicatory disease, pneumonia. We know of no regular meeting last Friday had a pleas • by State AnpertaftMadcuts*« <>r Scltnoh. CulleKe Presl- ( service by Presiding Elder Parsons. Rev. better remedy to cure a cough or cold ant caller in the person of Rev. A. J. _____ * dents.and other Kaucntors- 1 alnioat without niuiit»r. ' Summerville found occasion for extend ■ than Chamberlain*« Cough Remedy. We Hunsaker. The gentleman is in hearty Invaluable ing his sincere thanks to all those who have used it quite extensively and it has sympathy with their work, being an In th* household, and to i lb* teacher, scholar, i»n> ( rendered assistance in the work accom always given ontire satisfaction.—Olagah, honored honorary member of tlu> organi fM^tonnl man, and self educator. plished ; and let it be said that there isn’t Ind. Ter., Chief, zation. ; THE BEST FOR PRACTICAL USE.! one man in a hundred in the clerical This is the only remedy that is known i It Is easy to find the word wanted. i It la easy to ascertain the pronunciatiew. profession who can shoulder a like task to be a certain preventive of pneumonia. i It is easy to trace the growth of a word. of money-raising and perform It as suc Among many thousands who have used • It is easy to learn wlmt a word means. it for colds and la grippe, we have never ' The Chicago Times-Herald nave:— cessfully as has Rev. Summerville. Webster’» International Ihcttonary inlt»present yet learned of a single case having re 1 form isal«olme amhortty on everything pertaining • to our hUMWtge In the «ay of orthography, ortho- 1 sulted in pneumonia. Persons who have i epy.etyinoiouv, «nd ih finiflon. I rom it there 1« w»'l I anneal. perfect a» human effort and scholar*, «lek headache, bad ma^ ■ ■ ■ weak lungs or have reason to fear an at Cure . ship can make n — I lee. 11. ta*te In the mouth, coated ■ I I CAATOniA GET THE BEST. III gb tack of pnenmonia, should keep the rem ! tongue, gat in th* Rtomaeh, ( H^Specimen pages sent on application to j dlAtrWR and indlgettlon. Do ■ ■ ■ ■ W edy at hand. The 25 and 50 cent sizes I C. MEXRIAM CO., UtthHnhera, or; weaken. but have tonic etfeet. 2» cents. i Springfield, Mana., U.S.A. for sale by S. Howorth A Co. I Tka oaij FUli to taka with Uood's BarsaparlHa. CATARRH Ely’s Cream Balm Webster’s International; Dictionary ; Hood’s