MISCELLANEOUS. Bus then known as the Indian Terri tory. Captain Gant, a noted guide and mountaineer, offered his services as far as Fort Hall. Beyond that he he could not take them. While moving up the South Platt in search of a ford, Dr. Whitman joined the party, but at what particu lar point our informant knows not. Be that as it may, Dr. Whitman sug- gee.?d the chaining of teams together Third St., Opposite about six feet apart, Two drivers YAMHILL CO. BANK. were placed with each wagon to keep not to allow of the cattle in line, so as D on ’ t F orget the P lace , any lagging, or letting the chain get slack. The danger of fording this —Where you will— river was fully explained by Dr. Whit man, therefore he urged upon them that great oare should be taken to see that every team did its duty. When all was in readiness Dr. Whitman harnessed his horse and attached a rope to the single-tree, thence to the ring-staple in the yoke of the cattle in the lead. The train then moved for ward with Dr. Whitman at the head, mounted upon his horse, and urging that noble animal to its utmost Farnishiug Goods of all kind, and above strength to guide the cattle in safety all THE LOWEST PRICES. Also agents for the across the swiftly flowing waters. This then explodes the common Brownsville Woolen Mill, Carrying a full line of all goods made by error made by most writers to the these oeTebrated mills. point that Dr. Whitman was not at W. T. BAXTER. F. J. MARTIN. the crossing of the South Platt and did not suggest the method above I mentioned, for crossing. The com-1 At the New Store of piler has ample proof of the Dr. I being there and continuing with them I until they reached Walla Walla. “It was at the North Platte that Mr. I M1 SC E LL A N EOUS BUSIN ESS. M c M innville BISHOP <fc KAY F urniture W. H. BINCHAIV. THE CLOTHIERS Propr. YAM HILLCO Manufacturer and Dealer In FINE FURNITURE of all kinds. Just reoeived an extra tine lot of Black walnut Furniture, and Undertakers Goods of al designs, ( all and price my stook. ALWAYS FIND MCMINNVILLE PIONEER BOOT AND SHOE STORE. Is the best place to get your goods for the Holidays. Be fore purchasing for yourself or family, it will pay you to CALL AND EXAMINE my goods which are warrant ed as represented. Having LATEST_STYLES. X Low Prices to Suit Times, and where you won’t have to Pay «¿VA for rips on your boots and shoes. Boots made and repaired at short notice. Sign of the BIG BOOT, Opposite the Grange Store. P. F. Browne, New Firm, New Goods, New Prices Baxter 8 Mártir Suooeasora to Al. HUSSEY, F actory . THE GREAT TRANSCONTINENTAL "ROUTE- Newby’s wagon turned over in the I Third street, MoMinnville, Oregon, *♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦ «■ V ♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦ rapid current, and breaking loose, I ta ta" Im floated down the stream. Two men, I Messrs. Lee and Williams, with Mr. I _L HIH1IIIHIII,IKI|HINIIIHU B^l.ll tl II 111 II I I I I I ■ I l| IK IIIIIII ni I H I ll'l 111. 111 HI 11 »II I to imi mu i n i nmo ■ i< Newby, swam after the wagon and in I A now, neat and clean stock. Every artick their endeavor to save it, camo very I A No. 1. Fruit Jars, Butter Crocks, Colored Glassware, Cutlery, Cased Goods, To near losing their lives. They seized I bacco. Pipes and Cigars. the wagon but the current was so Froah Fruit and Vegetables in Beason. X X XXX X XXXXXXXXXXXX * * X XX * * * e X XX X X xx * * m** * * * x * x * * * * * « w j To be Oontinued. Obnervntlona. Ij lbs. fresh homo made mixed candy for 25c, and better yot, if you will C. Grisaen at the Bakery. Ladies gold and silver watches at a big bargain at the McMinnville jew elry store. Mrs. H. P. Stuarts’ stock is going ofl’ rapidly at reduced rates till aftor the holidays. Call and inspect, opposite the Grange store. McMinnville jewelery store is now the biggest and largest west of Port land and the cheapest in Oregon. Win. Holl, proprietor. Why do you pay for inferior silver plated table ware big prices, if you get at the McMinnville jewelry store, Wm. Holl, the best and finest can l»e had for the same price. Mias Belle Johnson, teacher of music I in McMinnville and at McMinnville college. Residence corner of Second and C Streets. A ll A ccounts due us must be paid now, as we must settle with the mach inery house below. Hurry up. B ooth A W right , McMipnvHlf, S tray «!).—December 4lh, (mm my pasture, south of this city, an iron grey three year old gelding. A suitable re ward will be paid for information that will lead to his recovery. A. K. O lds , McMinnville, Or. Give me a call. Inspect my stock, and I will guarantee prices to suit you. Family Grocery Stere. Third Street, MoMinnville, Oregon. J. Harv. Henderson, (SuooMaor to L. ROOT.) Dealer in N OHTHERNDACIFICDAILROAD! SHOREST! SHOREST! £ BEST! III1IIII1IUIIHTHE DINING CAR LINEMJMMBHMH2 THE DIRECT ROUTE! NO DELAYS! FASTEST THAINS! T Awea«4 "D a I aa T o CHICAGO and all pointa EAST. AJw W VM W XwSLwwS T,cket" “o,d to PROMINENT POINTS Throughout the East and Southeast. TO EAST BOUND"PASSENGERS ! 3” BE CAREFUL AND DO NOT MAKE A MISTAKE—BUT BE SURE ------ TO TAKE THE------ AD Freeh Goode, Groceries. Flour, Bacon. tad GI mtwato and Crockery. !4F"Goods delivered to purchasers in the city And aee that your ticket readfFvia Portland and MT C11A REES HOTEL r. MULTNUH, Prop., Corner Third and B streets, ------- St. PAUL or MINNEAPOLIS,=— To avoid changes and serious delays occasioned by other routes. Through Emigrant Sleeping Cars are run on Regular Express Trains Full Length of the Line. Berths Free. New house! New furniture! Unsurpassed ^»1--------rr QUICKEST TIME I in the country. Rate«— Al to |2 per day sc LOWEST RATES! -------- o -------- oording to room. Single meals 25 cents. GENERAL OFFICE OF THF. COMPANY, nClNlNNVIl.LF. . . OREGON Lodging, 2ft to ftO oenta according to rood, board and Ixxiging, $4 to $<1, per week. Two Fine Sample Rooms for oommeroial men. Give me a call and see for vouraelf. I CITY TRUCK. No. 2 Washington St., Portland, Oregon. A. D. CHARLTON. General Western Passenger Agent. CITY MARKET. FRED. F. KELLER, Prop., 8uooMBor to W F. Bangaeaer, Bangaaaer's building, Cor. B and Third Sts. Here is where you oan get your money's Having purchased the Strain property, and worth in permanently located in McMinnville, am ready to do all kinds of Truck and Deliv Beef, Pork, Mutton, Sausage, Tripe, ery Work at short notioe All goods an trusted to our oare will be carefully handled, and everything in the line of meats, of the and promptly delivered. Mao keep on hand best quality the ooutitry affords. Also the Wood of all kinds aa oheap a. the oheapest Beat of. Bolognas. Orden left at the City Drug store wül be promptly attended to. J. J/COLLARD. Give mu a call and bo satisfied. M c M innville Business College, OVER Cor. 3d and C Streets, YAMHILL COUNTY BANK, Is Now Open. Attention is respectfully invited to this BU8INE8S 8CH00L. Its facilities for thorough practical instruc tion; actual business department a specialty where currency, bank check, drafts, etc., ar* used. Class, or private instruction day or evening. College Journal sent free on ap plication. Crayon Portrait Work a Specialty. P. O. Box 101. G. B. HIGGINS, Prin. QUI