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The Burke County news. [volume] (Morganton, N.C.) 1899-1901, 1900-03-30

six, send FIVE. l don't care
for finely finished articles that
will cost a great deal, but l
want a good, sure shot, some
thing that will do to count on
when needed. Please send
me a reliable article and the
bill. Please send at once, not
mentioning this; not that l
care for its being known that
| have sent for them, but that
they might be carturedon the
way.'
A letter received a few days
after this reads: 1.-The pack
age came to hand yesterday
by the mail man. l have not
yet tested it, but hope it will
prove all right
It is presumed that he is
going to conduct his mission
work along the lines Uncle
Sam" has followed in more
parts of the earth. Your cor
respondent may have a more
interesting and fuller report
to make after the preachers
next regular appointment.
The Burke County news. [volume] (Morganton, N.C.) 1899-1901, 1900-03-30
Mortgage Sale Of Valuable Farm,

BY virtue of a mortgage executed to
1. NJ. Webb on LIST March, 1893. by
Eliza Scott and default made in the
payment of the Ind note secured there
by. we will sell for cash at the Court
House door in Morganton, on 5Oth
April. 1900, (same being LIST Monday
OF Burke Superior Court all that en-
tire tract of land on Irish Creek known
as the VIM. Perkins farm, containing
all the lands lying on the southwest
side OF said creek and joining lands of
Robert Patton or the north and west
and east by the lands of the heirs of
Clayton Scott; beginning on a black
oak of Teens fence and running as
fully described in said mortgage on
BOOK r. No. ,. pages 1915, in the Office
OF Register of Deeds of Burke county
also in deed from VIM. Perkins to
Eliza Scott duly recorded, and to both
of which reference is made for calls.
This 18th march, 1900.
| A. F. SOMERS and II. I. WEIR.
Guardians of T. NJ. Webb.
BY JNo. 7. PERKINS,. Atty.
The Burke County news. [volume] (Morganton, N.C.) 1899-1901, 1900-03-30
A Preacher Orders Pistols.

Lenoir Special, 18th, to Charlotte OBJ
server.
A young preacher who has
recently gone from one of the
towns to a neighboring noun
tain county to engage in mis-
sion work, and whose meetings
have been molested on one or
more occasions by some of the
less religiouslyincline youths
of the vicinity, sends the fol-
lowing order to a firm here:
please send me two good
double action revolvers, 3
calibre. or. if you don't have
them. send 3Scalibre. | want
seven shot repeaters if you
have them; if YOU haven't the
sevefh send six, and if not the
The Burke County news. [volume] (Morganton, N.C.) 1899-1901, 1900-03-30

NEWS NOTES.
The State Treasurer says
the total State debt of North
Carolina is at this date So, SOL
TO.
Senator PritChardand Hon.
r. A. Doughton had a joint
discussion on the amendment
at Sparta Monday. By the
way, Mr.. Doughton is being
very favorably spoken of in
Burke for the Democratic
nomination for Congress.
The North Carolina Con-
gressmen have about COM
pleted arrangements with
the Postohce Department for
rural box delivery. Under
this system a farmer may put
up a mail box in front of his
place and the mail carrier in
stead of taking his mail to the
office, leaves the same in the
box as he goes over his route.
The Lenoir News saws that
Robt. Cruise, of Little River
township, Caldwell county,
died suddenly last Saturday
and there was some suspicion
that he had been poisoned.
The people of the neighbour
hood took the matter up and
an inquest was held. The
investigation, however, show
ed that the man had died OF
congestion of the lungs.
Quite a number Of Morgan
ton friends of the prospective
groom received this week a
handsomely engraved invita-.
ton from Mr.. and Mrs.
Thomas Madison Swift to the
marriage of their daughte,
Pearl to Mr.. Thomas Jones
HALLIBURTON on Wednesday
evening, April 18th, at {
o'clock, at 8 Heard street
Elberton, Ga. Mr.. Hallybur
ton is a resident of Griffin
Ga, and is a son of Mr.. anc
Mrs. Jno. c.. HALLIBURTON, o.
Morganton. We learn that
shortly after their marriage
the happy pair will pay a visi'
to relatives and friends here
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1900-08-10

stedahl that considerable CORE
spondence of great length had
taken place between the committee
and certain parties, and read a GER
tain letter from r. S. Chapman of
San Francisco. Moved by Coun-
Gilman Peterson that reading of
other letters be omitted at this time,
as the matter needed further inves-
tigation, and said committee be
given further time. Seconded by
Councilman Ofstedahl and unani-
mously carried.
Claims of c. H. Young, 7. A.
Hall, B. F, Swope, f. Y. Horning
and H. K. FAINT were, Oh motion of
Councilman Ofstedahl, referred to
committee on claims.
Moved by Councilman Olstedahl
that council adjourn to meet Aug
ust 20, 1900. Seconded by Coun-
Gilman Alexander and unanimously
carried. 3. I. SWOPE,
City Recorder.
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A FATAL ACCIDENT.

Mr.. and Mrs. M. D. Weltin and
son Earl, Mrs, l.. A. S. Luckey,
mother Of Mrs. Weltin, and Roy
Robins, the latter's son, returned
last Friday from Corvallis to their
home near Eddyville. They were
crossing the bridge over the va.
quina, about 400 yards north of
{. c. McBride's store, when it
collapsed> and precipitated them
into the wafer, twenty-four feet
below. Mr.. Mcbride heard the
crash, Immediately followed by Mr..
Victims calls for help. Fastening
to the scene, he lent his assistance
to Mr.. Weltin and Roy Robins in
getting the less fortunate members
of the family from the water, which
at that point is 5H feet deep. The
body of Mrs. Luckey came to the
surface, limp and lifeless. She
had evidently been Instantly killed
by blow on the head from one
OF the broken bridge stringers.
Earl, tue 3-year-old son, was un-
conscious when rescued by Roy
Robins, but by prompt action the
little fellow was resuscitated. He
was not much injured by the fall,
but narrowly escaped drowning.
Mrs. Victim sustained many painful
bruises, and these combined with
the nervous shock make her condi-
tion very serious. Mr.. Weltin was
but slightly injured, while Roy
Robins came out of the awful mis-
hap unharmed. The horses were
not much injured and the wagon
and harness but slightly damaged.
Coroner Carter was summoned 10
the scene of the accident and en-
= paneled jury, which returned the
following
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1900-08-10

DR.. Darnell killed a big two-point
buck Monday on the tide-land lust
this side of the Olalla bridge. Sec
tion Foreman Cannon and his crew
happened to be working near the
spot and discovered the animal.
Mr.. Cannon got some salt from his
dinner pail and slipped up and
sprinkled it on the bucks tail, thus
keeping him quiet until the doctor
and John Otstedahl arrived with
their artillery. The DOCTORS first
shot happened to be enough. Being
we'll up in sportsmen sehquette, he
divided with several hernimrods,
and his name is now on the roll of
honor.
The Ladies Aid society met
Tuesday afternoon with Mrs. Will
liam Marshall and accomplished
more than at any previous meeting
this season. The next meeting
will be with Mrs. ]. F. Stewart one
week from next Tuesday, when
the question of holding weekly
meetings will be decided. 1t is
hoped every member will be pres
ent and have asvoice in the matter.
The Cissie Kelton company
played TO light houses in Toledo
the fore part of the week. The
company is at Newport now, but
will return and try it again at Theil
hall next Thursday night. The
price has been put down to IS and
IS cents.
According to the Albany Demo
crat, George Myers recently passed
through that place ell route from
Cape Nome to his home at Morri-
son, this county. He is glad to be
back, and gives Nome the usual
hard name.
County Judge Stewart and Com
missioners Stanton and Wakefield
went up TO Eddyvile yesterday to
inspect The collapsed bridge. County
court is still in session, Proceed
ings will be given next week.
Our stock of clothing is complete
IN every respect. We have an i'm
mense assortment TO select from,
and our prices are always correct.
I. B. M. Co.
The worms which have been
doing so much damage are said 10
be dying Of old age aud other dis
orders. Important--if true,
Dick Casteel returned to Yaquina
Wednesday from the east end,
where he had been releayirg a sicl;
fireman for a few days.
If you want bargains in harness,
buggies or wagons, you may find
them at G. X. Schenck &. Co.'S.
Harry Eyer went up to. Elk City
Tuesday for a visit with friends.
Smoke the General Steedman &C
cigar, at Landreth's.
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COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS.

Vincent. Present: Aldermen J.
Ofstedahl, William Alexander, E.
F. Gaar, c c. Kubler, Beal Gather,
A. 7. Peterson.
Moved by Alderman Peterson
that in the absence of the mayor,
Alderman Ofstedahl act as chair
man. Seconded by Alderman
Gather and unanimously carried.
Minutes of last meeting read by
recorder. At this time Mayor Vim
cent entered the council chamber
and presided during the remainder
Of the session.
On motion minutes as read were
approved.
Petition of certain property OWL
ers, signed by ]. Anderson, V Thiei,
j. c. Altree and J. Ofstedahl, prav-
ing that the council cause the grad
ing on Hill street from intersection
of Hill and Fifth streets to junction
of Hill and Seventh streets to be
finished at once, before the rainy
season sets in, read by the recorder.
Moved by Councilman Alexander
that petition be referred to commit
tee OH streets. No second. Motion
withdrawn. Moved by Council
man Peterson that the petition be
accepted and placed on file. Sec
oneded by Councilman Gaar and
unanimously carried.
Moved by Councilman Alexander
that the grading referred to in
aforementioned petition be COM
pleted within 60 days, and that re-
colder notify all property owners
abutting on said streets. Seconded
by Councilman Kubler and unani-
mously carried.
Report of ways and means COM
miltee on status of city hall lot read
by recorder, Ii: which it was re-
ported that the city of Toledo had
paid $500 for said lot; that said lot
had been sold thereafter by certain
Judgment creditors of original own
er; that said sale had been confirmed
and time for redemption had ex-
pired; that the city Of Toledo had
been damaged in the sum of 5000
by reason of said purchase by said
city, with interest thereon at the
rate of 6 per cent from date of said
transfer, and recommended that the
city demand said sum and said in
terest from said original owner
through the city recorder, and if
same is not paid, that city recover
Judgment therefor. Moved by
Councilman Alexander that report
be adopted as read and placed on
file. Seconded by Councilman o.
stedahl and unanimously carried.
The claim of George Toole, re-
r
lerred to committee on claims at
last meeting, was presented by said
committee to the recorder with the
recommendation that it be reduced
to s. and allowed. Moved by Coun-
Gilman Kubler that claims be al
lowed as recommended and warrant
drawn for same. Seconded by
Councilman Peterson and unani-
mously carried.
Councilman Gaar reported that
the committee on streets was unable
to do anything toward ascerlaining
costs of grading aud laying side.
walk by the city ON Third street
and asked for further time in which
to investigate and report. Moved
by Councilman Peterson that sucl
time be allowed and the committe,
have until next meeting in whicl
to report. Seconded by Councilman
Alexander and unanimously carried
The committees on ordinance.
and elections had no reports.
The committee on fire and polio,
reported through Councilman OF
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1900-08-10
Proposals for
Sale of School Bonds.

6 EALED BIDS, addressed to JoHN
- OFsTEDAHL, Chairman of the Board
of Directors of School District No. 2,
Lincoln county, Oregon, and endorsed
on the outside of the envelope: Bids
for the Purchase of School Bonds" will
be received at his store at Toledo, Or
egon, until
Saturday, September IS, 1900,
at the hour of l O'clock p. M, for the
purchase of $4,000 worth of School
Bonds of said District, said bonds to be-
come due in ten years from date and to
bear 8 per cent interest, payable an
nually.
For further particulars address John
Ofstedahl, Chairman Board of Directors,
Toledo, Oregon.
The right to reject any and all bids or
to call for new bids is expressly reserved
by the Board of Directors.
JOHN OFSTEDAHL,
Chairman Board Directors
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1900-08-10
A B. HUNT,
T. 7. MCGUIRE,
f. G. HoUIcE, Jurymen
CHARLES RATscH,
IRWIN MAGEE,

Careful inquiry by The LEADER
develops the following facts regard
ing the collapsed bridge: 1t had a
6o-foot span; its striugers or main
cords, were about fifteen years old,
and were first used in a temporary
railroad bridge; the upper parts
were rebuilt about five years ago,
under the direction of Commissioner
Bristow. One stringer broke first
at the southeast end of the bridge,
followed by the parting of the other
near the center. The wagon had
passed over both points of breakage
and was about two-thirds of the
way across when the bridge went
down. Other particulars of minor
Importance might be given, but
1t Is unnecessary TO say more re-
garding the sad affair.
The funeral of Mrs. Luckey oc.
Cured at Eddyville Sunday, Rev.
c. NJ. Brown of Toledo conducting
the service. The unfortunate fam
lily has the earnest sympathy of a
large circle of neighbors and
other friends.
Speaking Of Mrs. Luckey, the
Corvallis Times says: "The pre-
vious day the lady had been in
Corvallis. Here she contracted for
the Witham house and nine lots in
Jobs addition, and this week she
was 10 have returned with the
money to close the deal and to gel
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1900-08-10

~ OS~HPy IL III ouOlt tllue. ~
son and daughter in Nebraska, to-
gether with others of her family,
were TO come to Corvallis to reside
with her."
w. Z. Ball Of Johnson drove in
Saturday evening.
Clerk Brown of the Agency was
over on business last Saturday.
James Doty of Yacuina made
brief business call on Toledo
Wednesday.
DR.. Daniel and Miss E. M. Dyer
of the Agency were over or busi-
ness Wednesday evening,
Justice Collins will hold down
Attorney Hawkins office during
the latter's absence "way down in
k.ol' ArkausaW. :"
D. A. Hodge of Independence.
representing the Oregon Fire Relief
Association, was transacting bust
ness in Toledo Wednesday.
Blower and J. H. May of Mill
4 were upamong us yesterday. The
former left some samples of his fine
apples and peaches on exhibition at
Lewis store.
c. NJ. Brown came down from
the cascara fields in the vicinity of
Nortons the fore part of the week ,
looking just as we'll as a man who
has been having good time.
Irwin McGee of Eddyville was
down Wednesday on business be-
fore the county court. He called
at this Office and got in on THE
LEADER and Pacific Homested
| proposition.
Assessor and Mrs. F. M. Wads-
worth returned last Friday evening
from ten-days' stay at the beach,
where they made their headquarters
while Mr.. Wadsworth performed
his official duties in Newport and
vicinity.
S.. a. Sanford, cashier of Ladd &
Bush s bank at Salem, returned to
his home Wednesday. While here
he located homestead under the
guidance of Ade Crosno, who also
showed him some good trout fish
ing up on Depoe slough.
Mesdames d. P. Blue, c. L.
Hout and George Hoehein and
Misses Precilla HoeAein and Gertie
Litchfeld walked over from va
quina Tuesday-just for fun. The
former two returned on the evening
train; the others going earlier by
the celebrated short line"
Rite Dedrick, accompanied by AL
Hall, George Baumann, George
Schenck and George McCluskey,
left Saturday afternoon with a scow
load Of lumber for the bridge across
the Big Elk at Ramsdell's place,
under tow of the steamer Ruth
George McClusley came down to
attend the teachers examination
which began Wednesday, but will
return tomorrow aud remain until
the bridge is completed.
Mrs. Eta Jones, district superin-
tendent of the Oregon Children.
Home society, the object of which
is to take all neglected, orphaned
or abused children and place then
in good family homes, without the
expense of an institution. This /.
generally believed 10 be better fo
the children, as they do not com,
in contact with the bad influence
to be found in the institutions
Mrs. Jones is meeting with encour
agement at all points. She wen
down the bav Mednesdoy a,a,,;,,o-
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1900-08-10
Saturday, September IS, 1000,

by the Board of Directors.
JOHN OFSTEDAHL,
Chairman Board Directors.
-
Hoxie Simmons of Siletz was in
town yesterday.
Jack Allphin made a business,
trip to Eddyville Monday.
Ed Meaker of Yaquina had bust
ness in Toledo Wednesday.
Harry Davis of Yaquina was
passenger for the valley Wednes-
day.
Just take a little time and see
that elegant line of roasters at
Schenck & Co.'s.
Attorney B. F. swope departed
Tuesday to join his family in their
outing at Otter Rock.
The farm home isn't complete
without the Pacific Homestead. If
you want a good offer, let us know.
G. A. lands returned from New
port yesterday. He reports that
the work of removing the channel
rock has commenced.
Commissioner Wakefield arrived
from Waldport Wednesday morn
ing to make connection with the
August session of county court.
Henry Maine, the Z. & L.
painter, came through from va
quina Tuesday morning under or
ders for work along the line in the
valley.
Lugger & Pruett have a very
large assortment of clothing, dry
goods and furnishings. New goods
are constantly arriving. Come and
see them.
The rising generation of Hon. c.
B. Crosno's household, accompanied
by their cousin, Miss Jennie King,
departed at all early hour this
morning for Otter Rock.
Lester Waugh was up from his,
ranch the fore part Of the week and
purchased Cy Copeland's cattle and
hogs. We are informed that Mr..
Copeland will go to California soon
and enter the Soldiers Home.
The teachers examination is in
progress. The only teachers taking
the examination are Misses Mamie
Wakefield of Eddyville, Anna l..
Goodwin of Tldewater, Fay and
Edith Norton Of Yaquina. George
McCluskey and Eli Gather are en-.
gagged in examining The papers.
Attorney c. L Hawkins and
family departed yesterday morning
for a summer vacation abroad. "
Mrs. Hawkins will attend the grand
! cesSjou of The Won1en oc Wood
craft at Salt Lake, Utah, and the
children will visit friends in Albany
during her absence, or about three
weeks. Mr.. II. will visit at his
old home, Morrilton, Ark, and
will be absent about six weeks.
Naturally, lie expects to enjoy him-
self, and it is safe 10 say that he
will have no trouble in s.iiking "a
| hot tifieii 1ov,t iiaya g., 4 ,,0,,et
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VERDICT:
EnpYv1ILE, o.. Angust 4

EDDYvILLE, Or, August 4, 1900.
We, the jury empaneled to inquire
into the cause OF the death of Mrs. L..
A. S. Luckey, find deceased came to her
death by the breaking down of a bridge
across the Yaquina river at point near
Eddyville, Lincoln county, Oregon, a
piece OF the bridge timber striking de-
ceased on the head, which, in our opin-
ion, caused instant death
We further find, upon examination,
that the main cords of the bridge were
rotten and totally unfit for use.
Il NJ ~ nw-n
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1900-08-10

the deed TO the property. The
transaction was made with Frank
Elgin, TO whom Mrs. Luckey said
she desired the property as home
for herself, and that she expected
to occupy it in short time. A
son and daughter in Nebraska, to-
gether with others of her family,
were TO come to Corvallis to reside
with her."
The Lamar register., 1900-09-05
Church Services.

CHRIST CHuRcH-Rev. W. H. Haupt,
rector; Mr.. Geo. A. Symington, lay
reader. Services: Sunday school at
8 a. m.; morning prayer and sermon
at 10 a. m. the second and third
Sundays of each month in the Odd
Fellows hall.
At the Methodist church next Sun
day morning Rev. Knuckey will
preach upon 1.-THE Vast Area" In
the evening "Why be a Christian ?''
Hymns to be used Nos. 1873, 431 and
Ais for morning service; and Nos. 7,
II and 161 in the evening.
CHURCH OF CHRIsr-Next Sunday
is church extension day. Morning
subject, "Appreciating Gods House" "
In the evening at 8 o'clock tho sub
ject will be: "The Cross and the
Crown "Whosoever doth not bear
his CROSS and come after me cannot
be my disciple. e."-Jesus. Fidelity
unto death, the crown. Prayermeeting
at usual hour next Thursday evening.
Members urged to attend. All have
a cordial invitation to our services.
CLAY T. RUNYoN, Pastor.
BAPTIST CHuRcH-We have our SER
vices as usual at the opera house on
Sunday. Preaching at IL a. m. and
1880 p. m. Sunday school at 9:45 a. m.
The Lamar register., 1900-09-05
When a Fellows
WELL DRESSED

I IFE goes with swing. There's no greater
- luxury than good clothes and surely none
more sensible and economical. There's feeling
OF satisfaction in perfect fitting suit nothing
else can give. You'll find it in our W. 5. Peck &
Co.'s Union Made Clothing. We have complete
stock in Clothing, as we'll as in Hat, Shoes,
Gloves, Shirts, Ties. in fact everything one re-
quires to dress we'll. We extend cordial invi-
tation to all to make our store their head
quarters when In Lamar. It will be to the in
terest OF buyers to look our fall stock over be-
fore buying.
The Lamar register., 1900-09-05

Prayer meeting Thursday at 7:30 p.
m. at Mr.. Morton Farrar's on north
side. Scripture, Matt. 6 {: 1884. Our
members and friends are invited to n
social at Major Towers Friday even
ing. A welcome to all.
P. A. EUBANK, Pastor.
For cheap town lots see G. B.
Thoman.
Wagon covers and tents at Second
Hand Store.
The cheapest place to buy your
school books and supplies. Mclean
Bros.
The Lamar Seed Company has a
choice lot of new rye nicely cleaned
for seed. Call and supply your needs
D. B. NOVELS, Mgr.
For Sale.
Two thousand grade Shropshire
ewes, for delivery September Is. Ad-
dress FRANK KREYBILL,
Las Animas, Colo.
"ANTED-Two girls at Union
w Hotel. Good wages.
nNE Thoroughbred Holstein- Erie
" sian yearling bull for sale. Milk
record in pediuree fine = c. Horn
The Lamar register., 1900-09-05
For Sale.

WANTED-Two girls at Union
w Hotel. Good wages.
The Lamar register., 1900-09-05

nNE Thoroughbred Holstein- Erie
" sian yearling bull for sale. Milk
record in pedigree fine. =. G. Horn.
The Lamar register., 1900-09-05

The cheapest place to buy your
school books and supplies. Mclean
Bros.