The Dalles times-mountaineer. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1882-1904, 1894-09-22
From Tuesdays Daily.

From Tuesdays Daily.
Mr.. James Kelly. of Kingsley. is in the
city today.
Mr.. c. G. Roberts, of Hood River, the
wool buyer, went east yesterday.
Mrs. C. G. Hobart returned last eyen-
ing from q two weeks visit at the Locks
MIR. W. G. Lawrence, of New York
city, is registered at the Umatilla House
Mr.. C. W. Rice and wife lett this morn
ling on short visit to friends IN Port
Mrs. Jery and MISS Rnffuer, of Wasco
are waiting relatives and friends in the
city.
c. A Holbert, Mrs A. G. Chapman and
Mrs. l.. A. Heinshaw, of Columbus
Wash, are In the city.
Mr. Jos. Worsley, who has spent the
summer months at seaside resorts, re-
turned to The Dalles yesterday.
Sept. ls-Oregon Lumber Company to
Eliship G. Rogers; nine and q half acres IN
sec 33 tp 3 north range 10 east; 81.
Mr.. Louis Payette went to Portland
yesterday with band of fourteen horses,
which be expects to dispose of in that
city.
Mr.. j. c. O'Leary, formerly one of the
leading sheep owners of this county, but
at present residing In Montana, Is In town
today.
Capt, J. W. Lewis. formerly register at
the land office In this CITY, returned Satur-
Grant county.
Mr.. A j. Borie and wife, of Pendleton,
were IL the city last evening. MIR. Borie
Is superintendent Of the western division
of the D. r. & n. Co.
Mr.. J. NJ. Roth, of Kingsley, returned
from Portland yesterd ~. He brought
with him steam thresher which he will
use in the wheat fields of Tygh ridge.
Mr.. T. M. Roberts left on the midnight
train for Boston, Mass, where he will enter
the Massachusetts, Institute of Technology
and take q course In electrical engineering.
Mr.. c. F. Baker and wife, former resi-
dents of this city, but who have lived In
California for the past three years, have
returned to The Dalles and are registered
at the Umatilla House.
The old court house, commonly called
the council chambers, received fresh
is finished the old building will look as
gay as girl IN summer time
Mr.. ]. II. Buick, who brought In load
of wool trem Silver Lake yesterday, will
return tomorrow with load of merchan-
disc for Chrismau Bros. of that place.
This they received today from Moody's
warehouse.
Thos. ]. TAFT, Edinburg, Scotland; E.
8. Lack, Bristol, Uopn., and w. H. Bur
ham, of Chicago, tourists on visit to the
Pacific coast, passed through the city
yesterday and were registered at the
Umatilla House,
A waterspout occurred few miles this
side of Dayton on Saturday forenooh which
washed ont the roads and did considerable
damage to wheat which was left In the fields.
1t continued for about ten minutes, and
those who witnessed it state that the water
came down in sheets.
One of the great attractions at Mis-
souri, county fair last week was Ella
Ewing, the Missouri giaptess, the tallest
lady on arth. She Is feet high, "a years
old, wears No. 10 shoes and No, II gloves
She was born and reared on Clarke county
Mo farm, and Notwithstanding her great
height, is still growing.
One of the visitors at the express Office
lhls morning occupied seat that was not
to his taste. He sat for while,
but arose cooler man in temperature, If j
not in temper. A large piece of Ice,
in burlap, was in transit through
he express Office, and on this the unsoph-
sticated individual rested himself.
The Fossil Speed Associstlon mas arranged
% hold ITS fall race meeting ON October
Sth and 10Th. The program will consist
u: o fourth mile dash, free for all,
purse $50; 500 yard dash, free for all. purse
800; one hall mile dash. free for all, purse
b75. Entrance fee. So Three.fourths of |
,urse goes to lst horse and one fourth to |
'ad.
j. II. Buick and E. A. Buick, of Silver |
JAKE, in Southern oregon, are in the city |
oday. They brought in loads of wool |
rom that region which they disposed of |
t Moody's warehouse. There were
bout eight tons on three wagons. Sill
'er Lake is about $50 miles from Tie
Jalles, ana this is the most available
'oint al Which they Gsn trade.
Pendleton Tribune: Charles Mesplie.
rought back by Sheriff Houser from Crook
onnty. charged With the larceny of geld.
~ ami saddle, had hearing before Jus
ice Parker yesterday. He waived exam.
latio1 and was bound o., er to appear be
,re the grand jury, with bail liked at $3.50.
le could not give bail 70 went to increase
ae visible suppiy.of boarders at the county
Ill.
A pet dog owned by Mr. Chas Frank
let witl a fatal accident ON the railroad
q. tins morning. He was of the bull.
og species, and was usually kept tied he
md The bar of Mr. Franks saloon. Usually
: Is turned loose IN the morning, and TODAY
, crossed the track and attempted to re-
I'm to the saloon when the engine passed
Ter HIM. completely severing his head
ON the body. the remains laid in that
'sition until they were disposed of by the
vner.
Herald: Government work for the I'M
ovement of the Snake river channel be-
W Huntington will be resumed during
Is month. The 5000 appropriation
cured this year through congress will
expended without unnecessary delay.
ne showing should be much better this
ar than 1t was last, the appropriation
ing 5000 greater and but little pre-
ratory work being necessary. Last
ar two work scOws costing $4,000 had
be built before work could be begun.
sides other prepations had TO be made. f
gain the character of the stream and =
annel Is better understood than for
srly, which is helpful factor In the
osecutlon of this kind of work.
Fossil Journal: Last Wednesday morn .
while Mr.. Fitzgerald, the mail carrier II
tween Fossil and Antelope. was on his n
y to the latter place. he met with an ac- ~
ent which came nearly proving very 9
ious one. While driving down Pine u
ek, some two miles above Mr. Caven's
ce, one of the horses which he was driv- T
to his thigh flyer" took q sudden no.
q to "play circus" which he did in the
hest styly Ct the art. he managed to %
rturn the cart or 'hIghayer," break the
gu. ont, and demolishit generally. Mr.. az
zGerald escaped unhurt. almost mirac- m
nsfy, and procuring siddle-horse pro- p,
dsd to Antelope with the mail sack, ar til
ng at his destination on time.
Clubbing Raes.
he regular subscription price of the M
IRs. .MoUNfAINEEB is 81. and the regular "a