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The Dalles times-mountaineer. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1882-1904, 1898-01-01
90

kept steadily improving by until the fall of 1891
which witnessed the advent of newspaperThe Moro OBJ
server-then edited by Hosord who shortly after
wards disposed of the paper might
himself exclusively to the practice Of his profession
lawyer which he has successfully followed here since
embraced within Sherman county part of Wasco
county, and by of the Oregon legislature approved
February 1885, Sherman organized separate
t with the Wasco temporary county seat The
creating provided the question
nen county seat for the should be submitted
the legal voters at the next election thereafter and
accordingly in $780, several candidates county
appeared in the field among being Moro
Wasco, Kenneth and town. the result being
that Moro and Wasco headed the list were
couned but neither place receiving majority of all
cast it became necessary under the Moro and
Wasco the two highest to again compete years later
In 1892 the final heat between the towns and the
voice Of the people declared in favor of Moro the
nent county seat by a handsome majority. Since then
within the short space of five years. rapid
progress chiefly due the energy and enterprise of it's
public spirited citizens who abored
ly for the upbuilding of the
location in the heart of of the richest and prouc
tive agricultural districts in Eastern Oregon with health
full and saubrous climate the with
cold water pure and abundant Saloons gambling
dens vice of any knd-and with community composed
of moral and lawabding class people, it is to
The religious denominations represented in Moro the
Presbyterians Methodsts, Bapsts and United Brethren
mission circles Christian Endeavor w. G. T. U. Kings
Daughters L. T. L. &c The secret societies consist of the
l. o. O. F., A. O. U. WV. o. W.. D of H, w & G.
have good horticultural society.
One of the most important institutions the
graded public school, "a of the building appearing
The Dalles times-mountaineer. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1882-1904, 1898-01-01
THE DALLES TIMES-MOUNTAINEE

when it is easy pay only evidences the enormity Of
business being DONE of acquiring That the
of the is is assured in the TACT that
the Columbia Railway doing prosperous bust
ness This all the freight that into the
county, Leaving tire distributing point heavy freight
teams supply the interior points The machinery
trade in itself many thousands of dollars
every year. Every farmer must needs have two or more
gang plows, the number of heavy farm wagons,
header or combined harvester, and often threshing
machine These with other articles of machin
cry necessary successful farming make the grangers
actual capital invested matter of considerable moment
No class have higher standing in bus
ness circles than fellows who have their lot with
the Sherman county farmer.
tegent shrewd working and honest he produces the
wealth Sherman famous. And he does
il easily he from 800 to 1000 acres and machinery
plenty The cOndt1On OF SOIL the
favorable that he may labor while
the sun Shines the who deveOpeS every
industry uSed his surplus is to be found III
various institutions nearly always bank
and through Sherman county handsomely
ports two banking institutions small such as
business done reminds one OF The class OF done by
metropolitan No place earth is the farmer
Independent than in this little oregon hondlke he
dictates the volume of business The social features the
educational dOngs the business of the countyeveythlng
that pertains welfare Of himself and his neghbor
In county greeS the business world
simply with the that she cannot be
celled Her people happy conented and prosperous
good angel of plenty has been kind to her and her
fines legitimate benefit Peoped she is by highly
desirable citizens, she still has for She
expects than double her population within the COM
giving each that comfortable nome
and a bright prospect.
county is easily accessible by of the O. R.
N and Columbia Southern Railroad the latter reaching
out the very heart of the vast wheat fields Her treat
ment visitors will be in keeping withwhat be
ed the banner little county of Oregon
The Dalles times-mountaineer. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1882-1904, 1898-01-01

another column this issue) which offers good educa
advantages pupil might desire outside of
academic The school always under the close
pervison competent board of directors and but
of recognized talent and ability employed
excellent library connection with the school
only the county that has organized
fire company. Equipped with fine hose cart hook and
ladder truck and al the necessary appliances for fighting
The Moro Water Co., with plant that cost 100000,
supplies the citizens with plenty of good water and large
reservoir the is always kept full that in
aqueous fluid be readily utilized by
in any quarter of the town almost at moments
notice.
long distance telephone line enables the people of Moro
communicate with all the world and his wife, There is
daily mail by stage from Grant another stage route
connecting the town with The Daes in Wasco county
The nearest rail road the Columbia Southern,
Wasco within miles, and indications
favorable establishment of
through the county, with Moro central point
in the future.
The business houses lighted with gas but long
they will be supplied with electricity The latest practical
showing enterprise progressive spirit of the
chine shop which will prove immense benefit to the far
all the county, enabling them all kinds
of machine extras farm Implements and repairing done
reasonable cost without being compelled to send ont of
the county for the The foundry incorporated
many of the substantial
being the stock An imposing structure
First street gives ample that the
company is sound basis and well for it's future
The Dalles times-mountaineer. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1882-1904, 1898-01-01


The county of Sherman county pleasantly situated
between John Day the boSterous
Deschutes the west in picturesque valley that winds
it's way southery through the county Located the
center of the county, where
1.-The lofty hill humble lawn countless beauties
shne,'
the town possesses special advantages as commercial
point.
The Moro of local origin having given
to the by Judge O. NJ Scott of the early settlers
here, who formerly lived in Moro, Ill., and desired per-
the by christening this after The
na townsite purchased by Scott & Co. in 1882
Mrs Hunter who afterwards became Mrs. Fox of the firm
of Fox Scott, then the leading merchants of Sherman
county, consisted of blocks Today
the recorded plat of the town shows 36 blocks
ing 10 lOs large proportion of which by
santal buildings The first building
which enjoys the proud distinction being by
the Observer rorce as newspaper office, and
pied at that by Scott Co. merchandise store.
In 1884 the Moro hotel built and during
Mckenzie Il Somers erected blacksmith shop foun-
dry but not until 1887 that began assume
the proportions of village when the townse passed
the hands of Moore Bros the owners
lisheu large general merchandise here have
since by their industry and enterprise
largely to the development of the Shortly
well equipped hardware store with R. j. propre-
ters IN Sherman county for the famous Knapp BurreI
farm implements and machinery being then now To-
Gated here under his efficient management Thus Moro
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1898-08-04
FRANKLIN COUNTY.
ST. ALBANS.

A son was born to Mr.. and Mrs. Nelson
Hunt Thursday.
Miss Katherine M. Holloway fell while
riding a bicycle Thursday. severely
wrenching her ankle.
Mr.. and Mrs. II. #. Weeks and daughter
came from Pittsfield, Mass. Thursday
and will spend the remainder OF the sum-
mer at William Bascom's on the point.
Winifred Gregory. the youngest son Of
Mr.. and Mrs. e. A. Ashland. died on Sat-
urday afternoon at $3.50 o'clock. at the
age OF seven months and three weeks.
The child though 1t had been ailing for a
week. was not considered dangerously III
until Friday at midnight. when the dis
ease developed into cholera infantum. The
funeral was held Monday afternoon at Q
o'clock at the homo of Mr.. and Mrs. Ash
land on Messenger street.
Prof. Philip Brodt of Columbia college,
New York and Mr.. CharlesfBrodt OF Gene
SEQ. N. r., are the guests Of Judge and
Mrs. M. w. Bailey. Mr.. Charles Brodt
was formerly a resident In this city.
The first Jewish wedding ever held In
this city took place at Foresters' hall Sat-
urday night when Miss Ross Berger was
married to Harry Gordon. the ceremony
being performed by the jewish rabbi from
Burlington. who came hdre for the pur-
pose. The bride and groom entered the
hall attended by two little girls holding
the brides veil while Ishama orchestra
played livelylmarchs The bride was at
tired In white 40 w~~s also the two attend-
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CALEDONIA COUNTY.
HARDWICK,

At the lawn party held by the United
Workers" of the Congregational church
at Mrs Jeudevines lawn on Friday
evening about $50 was realized. The lawn
was lighted by many coored electric
lights.-Mrs. Arnold, mother Of Mrs. CAL
win Dwinell, died last Friday from con-
sumption. The funeral services were held
on Monday from the Congregational
church. Revs. Smithers and Hillard Of
ficiating.-A. M. Woodbury. of Stoughton,
Mass, former resident for many years
OF this town was in town last week.--The
old town house on Church street is being
remodeled with a modern Opera House
by the town and village. About 20 feet has
been added to the north end and large
balcony is being constructed.-Mrs. John
Swerdfeger is recovering from serious
sickness OF some days.-New potatoes arc
In the local markets at 20cts per peck
ID. r. Holden came out victor In his late
law suit with the Rutland Railroad COM
pany 1t Is reported that Mr.. Holden will
bring suit for damages against the above
named company.
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face. 1t is believed that bad shock Is
the only internal injury.-The Ladies'
Missionary society Of the Congregational
church meets on Saturday afternoon at
the home of Mrs II. s. Young. Topic,
Missions to Spanish lands"
ALBURGH CENTRE.
Mrs r. -. Rockwell who has been scrl-
ously Ill for a week, is slowly improving
Miss Whitney is visiting Mrs. Ora Bell
Lee Cramer and Miss Grace Rockwell Of
Plattsburgh spent Sunday with friends
at the Ccntre.-John O'Noil is gaining
slowly. Tho friends of Mr.. and Mrs. Al
son barrow are glad to welcome them
back after an absence Of four ycars--E.
Is. Rockwell returned to the steamer Cha
tcauRay Sunday. He has been home a
few days called hero by the Illness of ms
wife.-Thc social Saturday evening Melted
over $S.OO.-Chester Wilkinson OF St.
Johns spent Sunday with NJ. S. Mott
Brannan Rockwell returned from Lake
George Saturday.-Miss Gertrude Lewis
Of Charlotte is visiting Miss Bessie Bell
Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Stephenson are reioic-
ing over the birth of daughter at MIR.
Stephenson's home in Ontario.
NORTH HERO.
There will be an ice cream social at the
town hall for the benefit OF the pastor
All are invited MIR. and Mrs. Walter
Dodds have n new daughtcr.-Miss ADJ.
Harrison Of Rouscs Point is spending a
few weeks with Miss Gladys Dodds and
Miss Matte Hazcn.-H. c. Barnes and
family OF Swnnton and Rev. f.. r. Barnes
and wife of Westneld, are in camp at
4 Camp Daisy, on Iiazen's Point.-Mr
Arunah Hazen, is very low with bilious
/ fever at Philip Tlazen's. Or. Nasten Of
Alburgh Springs is attending him and he
thinks there is no chance of his re-
covery.-Mr. and Mrs. p. j. Farrell Of
Swanton are spending few days with
Mr.. and Mrs. James Gudhope.
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GRAND ISLE COUNTY.
ALBURG SPRINGS.

Mrs. l.. Drown is spending a week in
vigorous rains Of the
past few days have improved crops--AIrs.
Holtby. Mrs. Coping and Miss Tina Cop
ping of Ottawa returned home Wednes-
day morning.-Several families, of Ottawa
people are expected here shortly for an
oating.-Mr. and Mrs. Kilbourn had a mar
row escape. being thrown from their road
cart Wednesday evening by a runaway
horse MIRA. Kilbourn was cared for al
the home OF Mr.. George Creller until the
arrival Of DIR. Masten. who dressed five
severe cuts and bruises In her head and
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1898-08-04

glass of water and started to sit down In
a chair. but Immediately started for the
door. He did not say word, but was
noticed to waver as he passed out the
door into the hall, where he reeled and
fell. His pulse beat feebly for few sec
onds and he was dead. First Selectman
George b. Dunbar took charge of the
body, and becoming satisfied from the his
tory of his disease and physicians advice
that no autopsy was necessary, he had
the body removed to the home of Fred
Bushey. where he had been boarding. He
leaves several small children.
Rev. George b. Stone leaves Wednesday
morning for Saranac Lake to visit his
brother, Rev. +. S. Stone.
Charley Blake, son of G. G.. Blake, esq.
is visiting his old home after an absence
of about 20 years in Chicago, where he is
engaged with the big firm of Marshall,
Field & Co.
Miss Alice Brown is cerking In the
dry goods store of her father, o. X.
Brown. esq. Her many friends are glad
she is to remain in town.
d. +. Booth and family have gone to
Charlotte, where they occupy a cottage
at Thompson's Point.
DR. Mason. who rented the DR.. Wilder
office. has closed the same and returned
to st. Adams Bay for the summer.
SHELDON.
A shocking accident occurred on the
farm of n. p. Leach Friday to Mr. NJ
Bodreau Of Hlghgate. Mr.. Bodreau was
backing a double wagon out of the barn
down a long whariins. He could not hold
II and one forward wheel struck post
and threw the wagon pole sideways
striking him on the temple, smashing his
| skull. Medical aid was called. lie lived
| only a short time Nothing could be done
To J., lie Mr no. hnt
a. years old. He leaves a wife and eight
| children to mourn his loss.
The remains of Mr.. Adelbert Leach oil
| Co. II, First regiment, who died at Cam
Thomas, Chickamauga Park, Monday, ar
rived here Friday at 1915 a. m They
were mot at the depot by friends and TAX
en- to his fathers home in Saint Rox
about two miles from Sheldon village
where the funeral was held Sunday
July 81 at 10 a. m. Rev. r. j. Chrysti'
officiated. The Phoenix Post, G. A. r
and camp No, II. Sons of Veterans. at
tended In body.
There was a basket picnic held at White
Birch Point Fairfield Pond Tuesday Aug
I'd under the nagement of M. F.. d
Walker. About $50 attended. The da,
was spent IN dancing in the new pavilion
with good orchestra to furnish music
The steamer Magnolia was kept very bus,
taking out parties for ride around TN
Pond. This Is a new picnic ground open
ed, to the pubMc.-Mr. M. A. Durkee o
bellows Falls came home to stop few
days with his parents. Mr.. and Mrs. A
r., Durkee.-Mr. and Mrs. John D. wy
man are stopping with M. 8. Lawrence
Mrs. Wymahs father.
MONTGOMERY CENTRE.
Mrs. w. Il. Clapp and Misc Clapp ar
expected home from Boston this week.
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MoNrGoMERY CENrRE.

Mrs. w. b. Clapp and Mlss Clapp are u
expected home from Boston this week.
DR.. N. y. Hamilton Of Richferd Is In town
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for two weeks.-Mr. C. T. Halls mother
and brother from Rockford, ILL.,, are visit
ing in town.--A party Of four from this
place went to Moffatt's Mill on Thursday
trout fishing. returning at night and re-
porting great success, bringing some fine
trout with them.
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Miss Mabel Lee is visiting friends in
town.-Mr. Choatfs is able to be out once
more.-Rollin Parsons has little girl
come to stop whilc.-Mss Belle Rice
was home from Queen City Park one day
last weck.-Mr. and Mrs W. Ufford visit
cd her father, r. IT. Porter, this week.-
H. Thomas has a very handsome dairy Of
Jersey cows.
We notice theAllen Shoe Co. at Burling-
ton are doing the business Of thetown low
prices must win.
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GEORGIA.

Mrs William IIadley has returned from
her visit with friends In New York state -
Fred Newton, who has recently returned
from the Adrondacks with improved
health, is quite III again at his brother
Henry Newton's with pneumonia good
many from town visited St. Adams Tues
day afternoon to witness funeral cere-
monies of Clifford Place, who died in camp
at ChckamauGa Of typhoid fever.
We hear that the Allen Shoe Co. of Bur-
lington are making extremcylow prices
on shoes,
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ENOSBURGH FALLS.
WEST BERKSHIRE.

George W. Stone returned to Boston
Monday.-Cortis Allen from Lowell, Mass,
is visiting his sister. Mrs. W. s. Lvings-
ton.-Otis Gross visited his sister in this
village last week.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1898-08-04

Charles,A. Garrick generally known In
this vicinity as Charley Bean, dropped
dead at Louis Noley's barber shop on
Merchants Row. at 10 a. m. yesterday.
Death was undoubtedly due TO heart dis
ease, from which ne had been suffering
for several months. He came into the
shop and said Good morning" drank q
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Mrs. Belle Barrett and little daughter of
Lowell. Mass are spending a few days
with her cousin, Mrs. c. II. Rogers at
and little son Lyman are camping near
the doctors old home on Isle La Motto
George W.'Swan died Tuesday morning Of
'heart trouble. The funeral was held from
the home Thursday afternoon, Rev. Il. f.
Herrick officiating. The interment was in
the village cemetery. There was a large
attendance at the funeral and be was a
man who was loved by all who knew him.
Those who were in attendance from out
OF town were r. B. Stearps and family Of
Burlington, Mrs. Stearns being sister of
Mr.. Swan, Judge Finn and Richard
Finn of ST. Adams and Mrs. Edward
Drury of Essex.-Miss Anna Paige and
Miss Katherine Barnum were on the Ma
guam from Wednesday until Saturday
lchaperoned by Mrs. Ell Barnum.-Miss
Nina Ballard has returned from Burling-
! ton.--Mrs. George Brown spent a part of
! the week with her daughter, Mrs e. d.
Teachout.-Mrs Tiff and sons of Morris
Vile are visiting her uncle. H. H. Fuller
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Peltison are the
happy parents of baby boy.-Miss Jen-
ME Bennett of Burlington was at c. p.
Pratt's Wednesday,-Et johnson OF
Burlington lie visiting her sister. Mrs B
F. White at the Milton House.-The man
NORM. who met with the accident at the
station Wednesday, July q, was not sc
seriously hurt us at first reported. DR.
q. T.. Dixon only finding 1t necessary tc
nmputate ore toe.-Mrs. Jessie Mansfield
DIXON, Mrs. r. A. Frost and Miss Bessie
Dixon spent July n at Camp Rich Wis
iting friends and fishing. Miss Bessie be.
ing so fortunate as to land hne bass.
Mrs. Seymour Tiff and two sons OF
Morrisville and Miss b. Fairbanks OF
INOrthamptOn MASS are visiting at their
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These comprise the newest
the season-many Of them cost fir
Sold only for cash-no samples.
year round wear-MOHAIRS-
TURES-and rich plain material
You shouldn't need urging-You
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EAST FAIRFIELD.

The many friends of Heman Buck, a life
long resident of this place, will be panied
10 hear of his death which occurred at
his home at o'clock on the evening of
the LIST inst. Mr.. Buck was prominent
Free Mason and the funeral services will
be conducted by that fraternity.-The Sons
of Veterans and Phoenix post G.. A. r.. Of
this place attended the funeral services
of A. III. Leach. Co. b. list Reg. VT. Vols,
which were held at his late home In st.
Rocks last Sunday.-There will be prom
enade at the Sons of Veterans Hall Fri
day evening of this week Sturtevant's
full orchestra will furnish music.-Many
young people of this place attended the
picnic at Fairfield Pond Tuesday.-W. II.
Fairchilds was in town Monday on legal
business.--Miss Lillian G. Soule spent last
week with friends In Sheldon.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1898-08-04

MIS-. +. >. Martin mas Deen spending
week at A. c. Fays-The marriages OF
Fred Trageau and Ella Wells occurred IN
town Monday.-Mr. and Mrs Fay and
guests picnicked on the shore Thursday.
Several from Georgia were at the lake
fishing Saturday.-Capt. Harry Fay and
wife and Nathan Fay and wife have gone
to Richmond for visit before returning
to their home In Claremont, n. H.-Mrs.
Tina Ballard and son Harold. left Friday
night for their home In Fairfax.-Miss
I1ottie Blatchleg and cousin from Kansas
City are In town.-Dr. Clayton Bartlett
and wife Of Dorset are visiting relatives
In town.-W b. Carr graduate OF Nor
witch 81, has been appointed I'd Lieut. and
Is home on furlough.
We notice the Allen Shoe Co. at Burling-
ton are doing the business of the town; low
prices must win.
WEST MILTON.
Mrs. B. J. Chase is visiting friends In
Westford.-Mrs. Lane, who has been
visiting friends in Jericho, returned to Mr..
A. A. Herrick's Friday and expects to go
| to her home In Minnesota the first OF Sept.
Mr.. and Mrs. Minot Smith are house,
keeping In a part Of their barn. They in
tend to erect small house on their place
next spring for their use during the sum-
mer.-I c. Osgood returned home from
|
recovered from his recent attack OF heart
trouble.-Agnes Linehan commenced work
| Aug. LIST at G. w. Changers for the re-
mainder of the year.-Owing to the very
dry condition of pastures. there is a de-
crease In the quantity Of milk received at
the creamery.
JERICHO CENTRE.
Silas Ransom. who has been sick fol-
several days, died Friday afternoon. The
funeral was held from the church Sunday
and was attended by a large number Of
friends. Mr.. Ransom was about rs years
old. and had been nearly al
his life q resident Of thi'
town. He was an upright, concien
tious man, and q good citizen. He leavei
Ia widow ahH ave children.-Mrs. Silai
Ransom will make her future home, will
her son. r. g. Ransom.-N. 3. Ransom Of
Brattleboro. arrived In town Wednesda,
last. called by the sickness and death o.
his father. He will remain several days.
Mrs. c. p. Hayward and bsby, arrived
home from yergenpes Saturday LASTS
III. Stone spent Sunday with his parents