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CoiTcspondeitce The News of the County in Detail MOLALLA. Charley DHuherty mail a visit to Ore gon City on Saturday. " Mr, Shepherd, who la largely Inter- stud In Ihe stock business In Eastern Oregon, It here visiting his uncle and -Tbnt. Mr. and Mrs. Ainoa Johnson. ' JMre. J arisen has returned to her I 1 Dr. Weaver, of Hubbard, made a visit te John Johnson last reek. He lunkea the same report on the case as Dr. i. jjeaviu. Mis Mable Miller tins had to quit echool on account of poor health. ' Mra. Gibson ia to have an auction aale on her ranch May 6. Bl intend! to re tarn to Portland. Messrs. Ilatton and Lewis made twe trips to Canity with teasels last week. Cary Herman ia living in hia new tiouae. He ia now contemplating build ing a new barn. , , , Mra. L. Dart has just got a new loom, it is one of the latest Improved flying shuttle affairs. Now everybody knowa that Emily is a rustler, so hie away with yonr gossip. We mean carpet.' District No. 01 iind Needy are both to be congratulated on their selection of teachers for the spring term. It will be the first term for Miss Thompson, but we predict sueessstor her. Clyde Marquam will teach the epring term in the Qiinn district. Clyde taught the winter term there and gave excellent satisfaciisn. Mr. Duffy, the mail carrier, says: "I charge 60 eents a passenger from Mo lalla ft) Oregon City and throw my talk in gntis," there bop' proving the old say ing,"talk is cheap." ' April 24. CLACKAMAS. Walter Wilson has gone to the upper Clackamas hatchery. He expects to bs away fire months.- Frank' Haberlach and Herman Oelnchlager have gone to Aberdeen, Wash., where they expect to got work in a lcguing camp. ' C. A. Wade has been quite sick for eome time with some complication of the stomach.and as he is netting along In years this is quite a serious matter. The Vigorit Powder Company, with Kelly MeFarland as manager, is kept busy this spring, there being learns at the magazine for powder nearly every day. McFarland is the 0. K. powder man iu this state. -Willie Capps Is the proud possessor of new wheel and rides very well, but can't turn around without demounting, (or when he leaves home be rides west a couple of miles, gets off, turnB around, rests a few hours and then gets on and rsturns home again. The infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Irvin Wilson has been quite 111 with an attack of bronchitis. Herbet Clark was out froin Poitland visiting bis parents last Saturday and Sunday. :. Mr. Soleigh ia building an addition to his residence. . There seemi to he a great deal of com plaint about the road from the railroad driving in Clackamas on the Damascus and Portland road to where it Intersects the gravel road near the cemetery. This is the oldest road in the state and travelled more than any road in this county and still there has never been fcirgest Stock Of BICYCLES We are agents for Victor, Stearns, Rambler, Ideal and Golden Eagle Wheels. Prices for 1899 Chain Wheels $25 to $50 ' Chainless, $60 and $75 Wheels Sold on Easy Payments. Burmeister & Andresen, THE OREGON CITY JEWELERS. any werk done on i' except ushort strip of gravel seven rods ling mid .my between these points and the guiding of the hill in front of Matthors more, which was a political scheme and lelt tlio road in worse condition than before. April 22 Finis. CEDAR VALE. Mr. Dodge's family have moved into their new house. Mrs. Sharp has been visiting her par ents, Mr. and Mrs. Julius' J'rientur. Arthur Forbes returned to Willamette University last Saturday. Mrs. Dan Greaves and the twins are visiting with Mrs. Unves'a pnri'ii's, .Mr. and Mrs. E. Dodge. Miss Buoy was a Ce l. ir V.tl- vH r Wednssduy. , George Priesler is hauHiiu !.iii, f"r Ephriam Dodge. - - . Charlie and James Furies ar. v.. ''! cord wood for John Davis. Ephriam Dodge lias piii'vh v 1 a ! ' horse. News ia scarce in thf V.ii; April 20 . .-ili. LOGAN. The Lower Login scl.o:.! a i'.l I? publicentertaiiinienl an-l I ! rt n Harding'a Grange bull, "n S. 'i d at ,i. i.- evening, May 6. The ex.-i--k -s v. ill cni slst of vocal and insirunicn'ril mumc, recitations, dialogues nnd tableaux. The object of this cntrHininjnt in to raise funds, with which to purchase' a bell for the Lower Logan ! ' Everybody is cordially invited to come, and the ladies are- specially in vited to bring basket". The, exorcises" will begin at 8 p. in. sharp. April 24. AURORA. II. J. Miller was in Ponlanl Friday and Saturday of last week. W. 8. Hurst, the potato buyer, was in Oregon City Friday attending circuit court. A F Will visited Salem Thursday and Friday of last week. H. H. Hurst was in Portland Tues day. Gus Stark was in the city Satur day and Sunday visiting '(wndij., Jndiie .Hayes, of Oieu.m City, iie- livered a very Instrwiivn Im-tnre for the Ancint Order of United Workmen on Saturday evening. After the lecture there was a f-ee dance nnd nearly all re mained until the wee small hours trip nimr the liitht fantastic to the delight ful music furnishel by Ehlon's orchestra. Tim eitv ordinance, prohibiting bicy clists riding upon ti c sidewalks within the city limits, goos into effect May 1. Thla law should by all means lie strictly enforced, as it is now, pedestrians are w.llv in much graater (lunger ot ueing run over by female scorchers while upon onr main street, than they would Do while crossing crowded Uroadway in New York. ; Ell Perkins has written thst he will be here Tuesday evening, May 9, with out fail. He says that if all the trains break down that lie win waia up irom PnrtlAnd. leaviim Ids truth and voracity to follow by freight. The subject of his lecture will be, "The Philosophy of Wit and Humor and Stories Around me Stove." The lecture is in Pioneer hall Tuesday evening, May 9. Admission 25 cents A very large crowd is expected, as this ia the first time that any one of In Clackamas County. nn'i u,;. fttnii- h.ig eoioented to come and In "turn in ho small a town us Aurora. Services were conducted last Sunday ewinieg by the Latter Day .Saints, known otherwise as Mormons. They si eir to be quilii earnest and sincere, and no doubt they are endeavoring to do bat good they can . We surely must admire, their pluelc in advocating a re ligion ho unpopular as Morinoiiisiu, but the people have not yet fbrgottsn the Mountain Meadow massacre and other iiiinil.ir deeds sustained by that church, and so do not give these young follow ers of Joseph Smith and lirigham Young much encouragement. " ' " - ', With pleasure Me announce that R. L. Heed's injuries were not near as serioas as was reported lust week, in fact he baa entirely recovered lrom the scliock and is aj'le to be out with the boys (girls) again. II. II. Turner was In Aurora Saturday, the guest of Mrs. J. D. Hurst. W. W. Irvin, of Barlow, wag In the city Monday. V. S Hurst & Co. shipped two care of hay and one car of spuds Monday. II. L. Gei vvig was in Portland Mon- dav. Cn)n Buck, Sr., and Fred Will made a i.im,H Hip to S.ilem Thursday, re- liu ..ini; aitenioou. M;-. I'rmitn. of Tijuique, Chili, arrived in me ci'y on Monday morning's train on a i -it to (i. Meiieke, . ' - BULL RUN. Ti.c .school her.! -is now flourishing with 1 enrolled scbolnrs. ' " . ll was (eared that the recent frost here he! i nine I 'lie curly fruit, cberries.etc, l'ii il.ii owni-is of several of the largest ..rcl.cr.li- in this vicinity report very Ut ile dauiau done. ; i The crops, that Is, what the birds left of them; are looking fine. Will Phelps and Tlioe. James are both "sporting" around on w heels, but tbey are both kicking i.bjut the tacks (tax) . P.J. Maupin, superintendent of the Bull ltun water line, who lias been dangerously-ilLJtiiiblB t) attend to his duties again. , The Sandy Debating Club will 'hold its last meeting the 28th, inst. A big crowd ami a good time is anticipated. There will be a dance at Sandy at Casper Junkess' new hall this even ing. Ed Brans, postmaster at Sandy, pro nounces the "fisbii g'' on the Bull Run side of Sandy ,as the best in the country, the only fault be finds is that there is toe much backbone to it, Will Bosliohu is a frequent visitor to Bull Kuu lately . Perhaps be is "fishing" also. April 21. ' Chkmb. SANDY. Sandy farmers' are through with their farm work for awhile. Some farmers bad to resow spring grain, as the winter robiiiB and EiiL'lish Bparrows ara becom ing a pest and destroyed lots of spring grain. Several farmere have put out poison and killed millions. A great many home seekers are in this garden spot ot Oregon looking for homes. John Foster's large farm was sold to a Mrs. Van Allen, of Michigan. She and her sons will soon move out. A nowcoiner lias moved on C. Ardu- ser's place. John Kofer is working at Coltrell, Ed Paine is out from Portland on a visit. 1 i Lizzie Beeba is visiting her folks. Ed Strowbridge's smiling face is seen once more in Sandy. H. Bruns is laid up with a sore limb. J. H. Revenue, roadmaster, iB busy with a crew of men blowing out and clearing the road of stumps. R. Jonsrud is hauling lumber to build a large bbseryntory on the Sandy View Summer Resort. A dance was indulged in at the Sandy hotel, and was well attended. Every one had a good time. The Sandy Debating Club had a rous ing meeting at the'laat time on discussing the question "Resolve That the Bicycle Tax is Unjust And Should be Repealed," and was decided in favor of ttie negative. Our debate will have its closing night April 29th,. Everyone invited April 24th. NEW' ERA. '.. We are having more rain. Miss Carrie Burgoyne was home on a yisit Sunday. . Ed Whittenberg, accompanied by a friend from Portland, was visiting hn sisterMrs. J. Burgoyne, of this pkee, Saturday and Sunday. Miss Bessie Wells, of Portland, was visiting her mother, Mrs. A. H. Wells at New Era. Sara Crader, who has been in Eastern Oregon the past seven weeks, returned home Tuesday. A great many of the young people of New Era have purchased wheels among the lucky number are : Misses Katie and Laura Newbury, Hattie Spulak and Miss Alice McArthur. Jack Frost was out a few mornings ago, but don't think he did any damage to the fruit so far. Mrs. G. T. McArthur, of Currinsville, arrived here last Saturday in company j BELL0MT7& BUSC THE HOUSE FURNISHERS, YOU SHOVE half dollars our -way, we'll shove dollar values yonr. way. We are determined to make a clean tweep l our last year Wall Paper Stock If yo want to get some Gold Embossed Papers at tin price of plain, and some Remnants of Paper at -sacrifice prices, come to as. 100 piece Semi Porcelain Dinnder Set 7.60 This, Fancy Ash Table , .13 00 Ladies' Sewimi Table $1 00 There's a Well Beaten It leads directly to our doors. Throngs of buyers traverse it day after day, whi )i shows " that we are strengthening the friendly business relation between the store and public, with out which there can be no success. We want you to keep coming; want you l Uil v utr friends and neighbors about our store. Confidence once established between u.-s, th ivsl will be easy. - . with Miss Isabelle McArthur, who has been visiting her the past few weeks. Mrs. McArthur Intends remaining here this week. Joseph Sevcick will return to Portland in a week or two for further medical aid, Mrs. Jacob Crader, ot New Era, died Sunday at 10 a. ra., after a sh6rt illness nf nnn week. She was the mother of 14 Children, of which five are living. She leaves a husband and five children to mourn her loss. Mr. and Mrs. Phfeister and family, formerly of Mount Angel, have moved In Mrs. Madder's house. HOOD VIEW. Hood View, though long silent, fa not dead, but looking for items of Interest In fact not much has happened of late to mention. The Cornell Creek school district, No. 82, commenced today, Monday, with Mr. Hanson, of Wilsonville, as teachar. Dan Stahlnecker purchased a new .bi cycle from Chicago last week. Mr. Harms, of Wilsonville, is making preparation to build a barn on his premises. Mrs. A. J. Bell has recovered from a severe illness. E. L. Baker made a trip to the county seat last week on business. Sam Hitman, road boss, has a large force of men improving the road. Miss Lizzie Brodkle, of Woodburn, Is visiting her sister, Mrs. Ella BubCoh', who has been very ill for several weeks, and is not much improved at this writing. Rev. Brady was presented with beautiful quilt on the 21st inst. by the ladies 'of Hood View, it being his birth day. ' - ' , Miss Wildie Harris, daughter of 'Ex Councilmara H. E. Harris, of Oregon City, is yisiting her aunt, Mrs. A. Baker.' Mrs. Alice McKinney, of Bolton, is visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs. J . A. Moore. Rev. Brady and wife, who have been visiting Mrs. Brady's father in Eastern Oregon, returned home Friday. The fall sown grain is looking well and most of the spring grain is sown. Work in the hop yards is in full blast. April 24. ADDITIONAL CORRESPONDENCE ON 5TU PAQB 52s Fancy Lamps ..! 00 Ash Side Board. ...$11 50 Wardrobe Couch 7 60 This Hardwood Bedroom Suite. . . .T12 50 Path! WW m 1 1 IV I i fjjggg$ I J. LJj Aurora Harness Shop We Make a Specialty of Low Prices. Our Loader is TEAM HARNESS. Our Stock Includes Everything Worn by a 1 Torso We Buy Hides for Cash. . Keep Leather For Sale. Do All Kinds Repairing R. W. Zimmerman, Proprietor For Sale-Horses, Cows Good Heavy Work Horses. Fresh Milk Cows Good Stock. Apply to W. W. Irvin, Barlow, Oregon ' ; Farm Implements, j Wagons, , Buggies, Etc., At Exceedingly low Prices. Alto Agent lor M. Osborne & Co's. Binders, ' Mowers, Rakes, etc. D. ANDY K0CHER, Barlow, OnpnoM. SMITH & BECK s Undertakers and Keep a full line of Caskets, Coffins and Trim mings, new and up-to-date goods,which wo sell at the Lowest possible Trices. Wo give our attention to Funerals, calls attended to Night and Day. We have just Purchased a Funeral Car, which we send out with all Orders. Aurora, V - - Oregon Your Favorite Koeker .2 00 Hemp Carpet, per yard . . . This Glass Cupboard, O.d. ,i! ..if!) 00 topncpt.5,- CliTi'S'l'ii'i mm Portiers, per pair M 75 ACTIVE SOLICITORS WANTED everywhere for "The Story of the Philippines" by Mnmt Hulstuad, com missioned by the Unvornnipnt as Of ficial Historian to the War Department. The book was written in army camps at San Francisco, on the Pacifiu with Gen eral Merritt, in the hospitals at Honlulu, in Hong Kong, in the A morl'yiii trenches at Manila, in the insurgent camps with Aguinuldo, on the duck of the Oiyinpia with Dewey, and in the roar of battle at at the fall of Manila. . 'Bonanza for agents. Brimful of original pictures taken by government photographers of the spot. Large book. Low prices Big profits. Freight paid. Credltgiven. Drop all trashy unofficial war books. Outfit free. Address, F. F. Barber. Sec'y., Star Insurance Bldg., Chicago. MONEY TO LOAN. In quantities to suit at 8 per cent, on real estate security. Apply to 0. II , Dye, Oregon City, Or. Funeral Directors, i ...... io L&1 y 'l - ' I