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The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1908-11-05

A grand ball will be given by
Jos. Black in the Black & Ha.
cicky hall at Tabor, S. D., Satur-
day Nov. 7. for which the Bohe.
mian Musical Quartette will fur,
nish music. The Quartette con,
sists of icur first class musicians
who have recently arrived from
Bohemia and are touring the coun
try, meeting with success every.
where. Everybody is invited tc
attend, .... H.
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1908-11-05
PUBLIsHED EVERY THURSDAY.
uttered at the poStoffice In Tabor, s
D., as second-class matter.

The Editor Of this great moral
IND popular family sheet, decided
bis week. that turning the cylin-
ler press on which the lndepen.
lent is printed, for 10, these many
Rears, is getting to be pretty
resome proposition; wherefore
se looked into his pocket book
md saw the bottom. Next he
BOXED up his bank account and
y his surprise, as usual saw a libe
Al overdraft. This was just the
Proposition he was against when
K was to choose between running
BE press by hand or get a gaso-
inc engine to take his place.
However he has managed to place
In order for power attachment
Ind an engine, which means the
paying off a debt and interest
thereon during the rest of his ma
|ural life. Many years hence, the
ress and engin: and the Editt I
Eill be thrown in with old junk,
but the debt will remain as new
Ind sleek as ever.
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1908-11-05

easy time. You would much bet
ter pity him. He has a good
time now. but some day he must
make good. With his 6abby
muscles and his easy habits and
his many wants, he stands a far
poorer chance than you. Rem
ember above all. young fellow,
you are making a man OF your
self.
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1908-11-05

A corn huskers' hop will be Civ
en- by the Tabor Band in the Mi
chel hall at Tabor. Saturday, Nov.
ID, at which 81 in cash and free
dance ticket will be given as frs,
prize for the largest ear Of corn;
81 and a free dance ticket for the
Longest, second prize; free dance
ticket for the thickest, taird prize.
Everybody is invited to come.
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1908-11-05

An EXCHANGE says there are two
reasons why some people don't
mind their own business. One is
that they haven't any mind, and
the other is that they haven't any
business.
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1908-11-05
COUNTY PROCEEDINGS
Thursday Oct. 9th OS.

Thursday Oct. 9th o.
Board Of County Commissioners met
pursuant to adjournment. Present
full Board County Auditor and She
RID.
On motion the following resolution
was adopted
Resolved that the Supervisor Of
Road Dictrtct No. IL he and is hereby
instructed to serge notice on the ow-
ners of the lands adjoining the high
way between sections 81 & 80 $3.50, to
remove their fences and all other OBJ
structions for the full width of 33 It,
on each side Uf section line, within 60
days from date OF notice, in order
that such road may be graded and rut
in possible condition.
On motion following bills allowed:-
Henry Harms, support from Oct,
lst - Nov. lst %. $40 OO
Jos Bren. care of Co. poor farm
to Oct. 1st 0S. 81 81
JOo. Ollfd, nunC loi Jus Jihuid
pauper 10 p
c II Stilwill, envelopes for Co.
Supt. 2l "a
Matt Weis6rr, hrdwarefOr Co. l 95
Plow for Dist. No. 81 13 90
I V Ptak Lbr. Co. Lbr. for Go. II 55
IL SO
4" Dist, No. 20 80 81
II 3S IL
s S9i
Jos F Olivia. mdse for poor 500
Tyndall Register, stationary BIC
Educator School Supply Go. sup
pltesfOr Co. Supt. 10 %
G K Muller, postage etc. TOO
Michael Pudwlll, grading 60U
Chas Koftan, refund for lumber
taken by Bridge Co. zoo
A G Serr, hrdwre for Co. l26 02
" Dist No. 10 10
49," " Is 200
Murray Colburn, caSket for Mrs.
Tomsu etc. 3475
The undersigned, Com mittee ap-
pointed TO view the road, beginning
at the Southwest corner Of the North
west quarter OF section 20.94.5y,
thence running east on quarter Sec
tion line and extending In width two
rods on either side Of said quarterline
q. ~
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1908-11-05

If you are going to build any
thing big or small come and get
figures from j. II. Queal & Co,
we will save you some money.
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1908-11-05

Tabor was the headquarters OF
county politicians and Office seek
FRS Monday proceeding election
day on account Of the Democra.
tic Rally held in Black & Hacic-
|sy's hall. The Rally was attend
ed BY some 25o persons. Chair
man Jonn r. Kostel FIRST introduc-
ed Mr.. Gum candidate for repre-
tentative from the 9TH district,
who addressed in a short speech.
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1908-11-05

Stop Pains almost Instantly--Dr. Miles
Anti-Pain Pills. No bad after-effects.
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1908-11-05

Tuesday evening a parade hea d
ed by the Tabor band marched
pp and down Main street amid
shouts Of "Hurrah for Bryan" and
''Hurrah for Taft, with the first
|precominatirg of course. 1t was
\ most quiet and gentlemanly
Election day, that could be seen
anywhere. a..
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1908-11-05

Vac L Krejcik. money paid out 77C
On motion following bill allowed
Phil He'll Com Salary & Mileage 81 sc
Egbert Hornstra 10 SO
y M Dunmire 177S
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1908-11-05

In Cream Separators we han
die the u. s.. and Great West
ern, both Of which need no
comment. You know them.
Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1908-01-03
SCHOOL DISTRICT VOTES
4 TEN MILL TAX LEVI
May Be Last Levy on
District for Support
of Local High School.
June Vote to Decide.

At the school meeting of the
Condor district on last Saturday
was voted a school tax of ten
mills. This extraordinary high
tax had to be levied on account
Of the indebtedness of the school
district, most of which has been
caused through the maintenance
of the High School during the
last three years. The people of
this school district have been
working for many years for a
better school and an addition of
higher grades which has natur-
ally proven very expensive as
the different grades have been
added from year to year. Al
present it is estimated that the
district has added about $3.50 per
month to the expense list for the
payment of high school teachers;
hence the increase in the tax levy.
The work Of the high school
in this city has already proven q
boon to the community in bring
ing many people here during the
winter to seek higher grade ad-
vantages. But as the county
high school problem is to come
up at the June election
there is no doubt thai
the Condor district after this
year will not have to bear alone
the expenses of running a high
school.
Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1908-01-03

Mr.. and Mrs. ]. H. Downing
left this morning for Vancouver,
WASH, where their daughter,
Mrs. Geo. Wright, lives, to assist
if possible in unearthing the
facts in connection with the
strange disappearance of Mr..
Wright which occurred some
weeks ago. The last seen of him
was when he boarded the ferry
boat for Portland since which
time the police and detectives
have been searching for him
without finding the slightest
clue to his whereabouts.
Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1908-01-03
THETRUTH

Some peoples advertisements are
characteristic Of their way Of doing
business. The truth IL, coal is
higher At The mines in Wyoming
now than IL was a year ago when
the people Of Condor were paying
from 50 10 IS per ton more for il
than now Why the diFerence2
Blame Simpson for it. The panic
had nothing to do with it. ! have
lots Of coal and will have all win
ter. Get prices Of
C. A. SIMPSON,
at Condor Steam Laundry.
Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1908-01-03
SUNDAY TRAINS ARE
A THING OF THE PAST
New Contract for Car
rying Mail Does Not
Include Sunday Mail
as Heretofore.

The local Sunday train which
has in many ways proved a ben
eft to the people Of Gillian coun.
ty has been discontinued for
some time at least. Perhaps the
most inconvenient part will be
the loss Of the Sunday mail. but
this Ia offset by the fact that Il
will be a boon to the crew on this
branch, who have, under the for
mer schedule, had no time te
spend at home at all.
The reason of the discontinu,
ing Of the Sunday trains is that
in making the new contract be.
ginning the first Of the year for
the carrying Of the mail the
railroad company has eliminated
from the form the Sunday mai
heretofore included. The new
contracts on the branches feed
ing the main line Of the o. R. &
N. only call for the carrying oi
mails on six days SO Sunda,
trains on all branches have beer
taken of.
Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1908-01-03
The Truth AS 1t Is.
30 Not Deceivec--Prices Have
Dropped.

We have coal in our bins that
cost eli per ton and have coal COM
Ing that costs but $3.50 per ton.
Conditions in the coal trade are
exactly the reverse Of last year. Al
this time last year coal could not
be had at any price from Wyoming
and other rail points, the only
available supply for Portland, to
be depended upon, was Australian
coal, and that in small quantities
and at high prices. The importers
Of this coal expecting like condi-
tons to prevail this year as last
bought very heavily Of Australian
coal and this coal is now coming to
Portland at the rate Of several car
goes per month. Notwithstanding
the panic having changed conditions in
all lines, which has placed Wyo-
ming, Washington and Oregon
coal in the market at much lower
prices and will cause those import
ers to drop prices below cost, en-
failing a loss Of nearly one hun
dred thousand dollars TO one firm.
We purchased some of this Austria
lian coal last year that cost us
1880 per ton delivered at Condor,
and thought we were favored in
being given it while other people
all over the state we're clamoring for
coal and could not get it, we being
besieged for this car at any price
before its arrival at Condor. We
aim to protect our patrons at all
times, not alone in price, but in
the assurance that they have coal
available at all times. And you
will find our prices as low or lower
than those prevailing in any Sec
ton Of eastern Oregon. We meet
all legitimate competition and
guarantee our heights and measure
and only ask that you buy where
you can buy the cheapest, quality
and service considered. Prices haUt
dropped in all coal mining sections
as we'll as retail communities and
we have dropped our prices in con.
formity thereto. Thanking you fol
your patronage "a large volume o
which we have enjeyed) and assur'
ing you we wiH alwavs have coal ant
make the prices right, and wishing
you a happy and prosperous New
Year, Yours very truly,
ARLINGTON LUMBER Co.
Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1908-01-03

Another popular young man
promised US the job of writing
up his wedding this week also,
but as il does not as yet appear
on the records that he has secur-
ed q license it will not do to men,
ton his name in this issue. How
ever, it will not be long before
our readers will have the pleas
ure of reading half a column
with his name as one Of those at
the head.
Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1908-01-03
Fitzwater-cochran.

J. Robert Fitzwater and Miss
Pauline Cochran were united in
marriage at the home of the
bride. at 5 O'Clock Wednesday
evening, in the presence of a few
immediate relatives and friends.
The impressive marriage service
was read by Rev. Riggs. The
groom is a son of J. X. Fitzwa-
ter and is a prosperous young
farmer. He is well known and
highly respected throughout the
community. The bride is prom
inent in social circles and has a
host of friends over the county.
The Globe joins with their many
friends in congratulation and in
wishing them success and hap
piness.
Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1908-01-03

Fred Wilson was a passenger
this morning for outside points.
Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1908-01-03
Circular.
To ALL DEALERS:

To ALL DEALERS:
On and after Monday, December
26, the price Of Rocky Mountain
lump and nut coal will be $500
per ton Of 1000 pounds, {. 0. b.
cars at the mines, Almy, Wyo-
ming. on railroad weights at point
Of shipment, Evanston, Wyoming,
All orders untitled, in whole or il,
part, on the books Of this company
will be subject to this price.
Rocky MOUNTAIN Coal
AND IRON Co.
Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1908-01-03
Oregon sheep win Prizes.

High honors we're won by Ore
gon sheep when some Lincoln
merino yearlings. purchased last
spring Of Smythe & Son of Ar
lington, took first and second
prizes at the international Stock
Show at Chicago. The prizes
were competed for by sheep
from almost every state in the
west. Following the show these
prize-winners were sold for Sc. 10.
which was a price 35 cents higher
than that given for any other at
the show.
Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1908-01-03

The Kerr, Clifford Office is
being moved to the west end of
the Condor National Bank build
ing. The room has been fitted
up and this gives them one of
the finest offices in the city.
Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1908-01-03

Frank Robinson, who started
the Condor Amusement Hall
three years ago, is now opening
an amusement parlor and cigar
stand in Portland.
Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1908-01-03

In the game on New Years
Day betwee Multnomah and st.
Louis, the former won by a score
of II to 6. The Missouri boys
were. shown. :"
Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1908-01-03

Fred Groves who has been
spending a week or two in Con-
don returned this morning to
Arlington.
Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1908-01-03

The local train has had a vari-
ETY. of baggage cars within the
past year. This morning it was
a common box car.
Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1908-01-03

Jas. Kirlin left this morning
for Los Angeles where he may
remain throughout the winter.
Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1908-01-03

Arthur Schilling spent Christ
mas with his mother and Her.
bert in Forest Grove, returning
Friday Of last week.
Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1908-05-08
Remedy Badly Needed

Although on the board OF
directors Of the Condor Park
Association, we are forced to ad-
nit that the so-called park and
race track are propositions of
which any city has q perfect
right to feel ashamed. We have
had two inquiries from horsemen
regarding the track here, who on
learning the true condition of
things, would have nothing to do
with it and several prominent
business men of this city have
expressed their disgust, 1t is
high time the matter of putting
the grounds into condition was
taken up, in fact they should
have been fixed over year ago.
There is not one stall in the
barns that is fit to stable a horse,
the water is almost two hundred
yards from where it should be,
the grand stand is going to pieces,
there never was anything that
could properly be called a judges
stand, the fences are as good as
none at all and last and most inn
portant, the track in its present
condition is not fit to browse 9
herd of town cows over. All the
horses which are to be worked
have to be taken away to some
J town where there is a track
Truly, a nice thing to be said ot
the progresslveness of the Con
don Park Association.
Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1908-05-08
NEW CITY OFFICERS
TAKE UP DUTIES
Mayor FarnsWorth APP
points Various Com
mittees---Stephenson
Elected President
List of Bills Allowed.

The common council OF the
City Of Condor met in regular
session on last Monday evening,
when the newly elected officers
took the oath of Office. The
meeting was presided over by
Mayor Farnsworth and the fol-
lowing councilmen were present:
p. H. Stephenson. J. F. Wood, X.
Z. Myers, ]. C. Hardman, J. w.
Hire; also Recorder Horner and
Marshal Sweetin. The minutes
of the previous meeting were
read and approved. The mayor
appointed the following standing
committees for the ensuing year:
Water committee-Wood, Hard
man and Stephenson; Street COM
mittee-Myers, Scott and Hire.
p. H. Stephenson was elected
president Of the council.
Matter of G. E. 0hsfeldt for a
water main in Lancaster's sub
division, same was referred to
committee for investigation and
to be reported on at the next
~ffeeting. G. w. Raper, Fletcher
Bros. and F.Wilson were gran ed
liquor licences for six months. II
was moved and carried that J. +.
Hunt be granted a permit to re-
pair his building on Main street
to the extent not to exceed 20 pei
cent in accordance with figures
submitted. Applications OF I. D.
Sweetin and l.. B. Townsend were
laid over until next meeting
Moved and carried that the mat
ter of collecting water rents be Q
part of the duty of the city treas
urer beginning June lst. The
following bills were allowed: 0. A
Macy $l.25, Jno Portwood LOO
D. H. Hildebrand 22.75. Condor
Globe 1l.00, Condor Electric Co
2s7.S7, Home Telephone Co. $40
Hardman & Ramsay 1000, Elec
ton Board 27.OO, o. H. Marble
800, A. Schilling 5. 90, Recorder
court 7.5O, Chas. H. Horner IL. 30
Fairbanks, Morse Co 2,l0, Gran
Co. 800. Total $396.l7
Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1908-05-08
JEALOUSY CAUSES
DOUBLE TRAGEDY
Crazed Lover Kills Girl,
Wounds her Escort.
then Shoots Himself
near Morgan---Was
WelI-knoWn Here.

Crazed with jealousy, at $3.50
Sunday afternoon, Henry P.
Morrison, a brakeman on the o.
R. g. NJ. shot and killed his
sweetheart, Nora Wright ),
wounded her escort, Barney
Ahalt, and later turned the same
gun on himself. The tragedy
occurred near Morgan, between
Heppner and Cecils.
Morrison himself expired five
hours after the tragedy, making
the second death. Ahalt's wound
is comparatively slight and he
will be all right in a few days.
1t appears that Morrison was
much in love with Miss Wright,
but she did not look With favor
upon his attentions. Seeing Miss
Wright and Ahault out riding
Sunday afternoon, Morrison went
along the railroad track to head
them off. Getting ahead Of them
he climbed a bank where the
wagon road runs through a cut,
and then, ordering them to say
their prayers, opened fire.
Ahault at once whipped the
team into a run and tried to es-
cape. Morrison followed, empty
ing his gun as he ran. Ahault
drove to the home Of Mr.. Morgan
but the girl was already dead.
Ahault was wounded in the arm,
but not seriously. Morrison fol
owed to the Morgans where on
learning that the girl was dead,
turned his gun on himself anc
sent a bullet into his forehead.
] Morrison was raised at Airing
ton, and was also well-known IL
Condor, having worked here las
summer. He was a good, sober
, industrious boy, well liked by hi
companions and fellow-workmen
Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1908-05-08
GILLIAN COUNTY
News Notes
Items Of Interest Gathered by
Our Country Correspondents.
Matney.

Crops are looking splendid!
Road Supervisor w. E. Smith
is making much needed improve
ments in the grade on the Con-
don-Lone Rock road.
Miss Mabel Walkenshaw was
visiting with her parents in Lone
Rock q few days last week.
Miss Lenora McDaniels of
Sherwood is visiting with rela-
tives and friends on the Flat.
Mrs. L. E. McDaniels is visit
ing in the valley.
John Monahan is preparing tc
begin shearing after a most sue
cesful lambing season.
Mine host Carnine Of the Pal
ace hotel accompanied by hi
wife and a couple Of friends
were fishing in this section las
Sunday. No records broken.
Cattle buyers are very mucl
in evidence and considerable
stock has changed hands.
Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1908-05-08
Livery Barn Changes Hands'

Livery Barn Changes Hands.
The Condor Livery Barn chang
ed hands this week when Messrs.
Hardman & Ramsey sold out to
]. w. Hire, the consideration be-
ing S425O. Mr.. Hire took pos
session Wednesday morning.
Mr.. Ramsey intends to leave in
a few days for Western Oregon
and will PROBABLY engage in bus
mess there but does not know as
vet what it will be. Mr.. Hard
man and family will also move
to the Valley for the summer but
may return to Condor in the fall.
Mr.. Hire has had considerable
experience in the livery business
and will in every way conduct
an up-to-date establishment.
Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1908-05-08
Ajax Items.
!. C. Orwick was an Ajax Wis
itor last week.

I. C. Orwick was an Ajax Wis
itor last week.
Rev. Thomas Shannon preach
ed a very good sermon in the
Ajax school house last Sunday,
It was we'll attended.
The second month of school
ended last Friday in Dist, No. 16.
A program was rendered by the
pupils and teacher which the
visitors complimented very high
ly.
The dance at Awhile was well
attended and all report a good
time. Prof. Ward L. Fisher and
Ed Palmer, Jr., furnished the
music.
George Owens left for the hot
springs this week to try the eff
feet of the mineral water OF
kidney trouble.
Miss Ethel Burres is expected
home this week.
The friends of Miss Luie Gil
lette will be glad to hear she i
teaching school and enjoying tn
best Of health.
Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1908-05-08

Watch my next Display Window !!
There will be BARGAINS in New Goods
just from the EAST that will fit your
Pocket Book. Remember, the Latest in
BRACELETS. RINGS, WAIST SETS. fOBs AND WATCHES
Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1908-05-08
Wheat Looks Good but Rain
ls Needed.

A. A. Morse, special represent
ative Of the freight department
Of the Hartman lines, has just
returned from a trip over the
Shaniko and Condor branches OF
the o. r. & N. reports the Port
land 0regonian, and says that
stories Of damage to growing
wheat by frost in that territory
are unfounded. He found wheat
in excellent condition throughout
the territory visited and says
there viii be q crop this season
that will equal the large one of
last year. The crop is all in and
rain Is needed. However. sew
eral weeks will elapse before the
lack Of rain will work any
damage.
Mr.. Morse says that in the
territory to the two feeder lines
he travelled over, there is about
10 per cent increase in the barley
acreage, with q proportionate
falling off Of Winter wheat,
leaving the total grain acreage
about the same as last season.
Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1908-05-08

Hear Rev. Folsom tonight!
Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1908-05-08
Condor Wins from elem.

The baseball game last Sunday
between the Condor and Glen
teams resulted in a victory for
the Condor boys by a score of z
to 5. A good sized crowd was in
attendance and the boys played
good ball Notwithstanding the
stiff breeze which was blowing.
Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1908-05-08

Remember the entertainment
of the Auxiliary of the 0. E. s.
on Saturday, May 9 at s:15 pm.
Admission 25 and so cents.
Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1908-05-08

Washing machines, the Kind
that run easy, do good work and
cost but little. Al Hunts.
Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1908-05-08

Gov. Chamberlain will speak
in the Court House in Condor on
Tuesday next.
Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1908-05-08

J. ]. Wasson returned We'd
nesday evening from a business
visit at The Dalles.
Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1908-05-08

M. P. Wilkes, engineer on the
local branch, is taking a layoff
this week for the first time in
three years. Mr., Borgeson is
taking his place.
Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1908-05-08

w. N. Pattullo made a flying
business trip to Arlington on
Wednesday.
Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1908-05-08

Chas. Cochran of Sherman
county was a Condor visitor this
week. He has real estate inter-
ests near Mikkalo.