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About Oregon courier. (Oregon City, Clackamas County, Or.) 188?-1896 | View Entire Issue (Nov. 1, 1895)
LOCAL EVENTS. Cash Paid $1000. CiiBHiuH Harlow, Bevcral years nun, mado proinixo to marry Hollo Hummi'ml, a lioautiful girl, born uml raid in Portland. As a result of that eiiiinyi'mtMit Hollo became in In tress of ltiulow, kept house for the fellow and actually enslaved herself to him. An accoinpliHhed srtiat, the young woman painted several lovely pictures to adorn that expected home, and gave them to her affianced. These he placed in his rooms at Barlow, and there they were amired by every caller. But a change came over the spirit of Cassius Barlow's dreams and a few months agu ho married another woman. The young wife was taken to Barlow's , domicile and there taxied her yes upon the handwork of her that had e .pocted to fill that exalted placo now belonging to another. Then Belle Hammond brought suit against Cassius Barlow for 125,000, alleging breach of promise of inarriHge and seduction. This week Barlow settled the affair by payment of $1000 and the return to Belle Ham mond of all the pictures she had given him. The Mercury is glad the fellow was made to "dig up." Belle Hammond deserved his hand in marriage. She was true and loyal to the scamp. He has gotten his dessertn. Sunday Mercury. Great Find of a Botanist. A couple of botanists went up to see their friend Howell, in Clackamas, on Sunday, says the Oregouian, to find out how he is getting along in defining the new plants he collected in Alaska. He has been hard at work on his collection since his return, and has studied up a species of arnica and a huckleburry, which have never been described, and he has sev eral more plants unknown to science. This is a great pleasure to him and his friends, as a number of celebrated botanists have explored Alaska. Only those who are Interested in botany and know, bow few plants there are left in the' world which have not been dis covered, analyzed and described, can realize the joy a botanist feels when he discovers a new species, Mr. Howell formerly ran the Oregon City Steam laundry and is making arrangement to publish an extended work on botany. Musicals. The Ladies of the Con gregational church are preparing for a musicale and social, to be given at the Church Friday evening, November 8th, by the best musical talent of Oregon City, assisted by Mrs. Will Glofke, one of the sweetist singers of Portland, and by Prof. Durette of the west side (Ore gon City) schools, who is by far and far the best elocutionist that has lately came to our city. A fine piano has been engaged for the occasion and other arrangements of a social nature are in progress. Admission 25 cents. Prob atb Matters. December 2d set as time for hearing petition of T.F.Ryan, administrator, for sale of property of Wm. R. McCubbin Annual report of C. E. Myers, administratrix of C. H. Myers, filed ...... 8. M . McCown ordered do deliver' deed of lot 2 in block 14 of Gladstone to. C. A. Williams on pay ment of $90.40. Another Pioneer. William Green wood, one of Oregon's oldest pioneers, died at his home at Samuel Galbreath's at Tualatin October 23 at 2 a. m. He was 81 years old. His burial in the Stafford cemetery lost Friday was con ducted by the Revs. Mr. and Mis. Bar ber of Hood View. Cranberries E. E. Williams, the grocer. A Household Treasure. D. W. Fuller, of Canajoharie, N. Y., says that he always keeps Or. Kings New Discovery in the house and his 'family has always found the very best results follow its use; that he would not be without it, if procurable. G. A. Dykeman, Druggist, Catskill, X. Y., says that Dr. King's New Discovery is un doubtedly the best Cough remedy : that he has used it in his family for eight years, and it has never failed to do all that is claimed for it. Why not try a remedv so lone tried and tested, Inal bottles" free at Charman & Co's Drug Store. Regular size 50c. and 11.00. Try our compressed Ham Sausage, fine for lunches. E. E. Williams, the grocer. Call and see our new line of ladies', children's and gentlemen's underwear. Racket Store. Toilet Soap E. E. Wi lliams, the grocer. . Awarded Highest Hoeort World' Fair. MOST PERFECT MADE A pure Grape Cream of Tartar Powder. Free from Ammonia, Alum or any other adulterant. 40 YEARS THE STANDARD. mm LOCAL NEWS ITEMS. Seventeen marriage license granted durin October by county clerk. James Mulvey and s'lHter of Salem visited friends here during week. Licenso to wed granted on 2!th to Nettie Kuehl and Albert Wetzler. Fasten your gates tonitrht (Thursday) or Halloween and the boys will remove them. Dr. J. W. Welch wss called to the bedside of his father at Silverton on Wednesday. John W. Mutheson of Park pi ace, aged 54, was sent to the insane asylum at Salem Saturday, The Degree of Honor ludge of the A, O. U. W, will give a grand ball on Thanksgiving eve. J. E. Hedges, T. F. Ryan and II. T. Slndon were appointed noturies by the govenor during the week. The Barlow family of Barlow seem to be running a "family boom" colamn in the Enterprise, regularly. A. W. Schwan will next week com mence the erection of a plumbing and tin shop next to Courier building. Mrs. R. C. Rarasby of Silverton left for her home on Wednesday after a visit to her son, Recorders. M. Ramsby. Company F. will attend the Portland exposition in a body on this (Thursday) evening. They leave by a special 6 o'clock car. Married on 28th at the residence of Mr. Ruconich by H. E. Hornschucb, Wm. Bohlander and Mammie J.Gentry , of Multnomah county. The circuit court convenes on Monday, the probate on Monday and the county on Wednesday. The city council meets on Wednesday evening. MarrA Robertson on Tuesday pur- chafed the grpcery stock of R. Staub and will sell out part and move balance to their store on the hill. The appeal to the supreme court of the divorce case of Lizzie Close vs. David H. Close was disimissed by said court at Salem on Monday. Mr. and Mrs. O. D.Austin and Miss Smith of Scio returned home on Tues day after spending ten days with Mrs. Austin's mother, Mrs. Jones. , James French was examined before Recorder Fouts on Wednesday on a charge of sodomy and bound over to the grand jury nnder 1500 bonds. E. S. Cheney will this week com mence the erection of a building next door to Red Front to be occupied by him with a photograph gallery and art studio . Wm. Sheehan oh Monday began the erection of a cottage at corner of Ninth and Monroe streets adjoining Joseph Kurten's new residence, which is being erected. '". Manager Shively reports that Lincoln J. Carter's new play will appear at bis opera house on next Fnday, November 8th. This is a novelty in every sense of the word. Married on Saturday, October 26, by Recorder T. W. Fouts at his office in the city ball, Miss Ida Hellendoon and Frank Maier, both of Warner's landing, this county. Joseph Ferguson died on Wednesday morning at the residence of E. Ferguson near Clackamas' Heights and was buried in the Oregon City cemetear y on Thursday afternooon. A resident counted 22 houses in course of erection on the hill last week ; these with those just completed will probably make oyer 30 new residence for this year, besides the business blocks, and it is "hard times" too. Money seems to be getting easier. Several loans have been mado in Oregon City during the past week at seven and eight and even six per cent. One large loan was made a couple of days ago on long time tor seven for first year and six afterwards. ' Miss Ruth Cowing left here Thursday for her home in Oregon City after a three months' visit with her uncle and aunt, Mr. and Mrs. W. D. Hurlbut. Her most intimate friends spent Tues day and Wednesday evening with her, and very much regret her departure. Fairhaven, Wah., News . Messrs. Hill & Cole have leased from the estate of M. A. Strattori the lot at the corner of Seventh and Main street now occupied by Story Bros', black smith shop. Tbey will erect a building ou same to be occupied by their liquor store and by L. Ruconich with a restaur ant. The shop will be removed to the rear. Willamette Falls Camp, W. of V, at tended the Portland exposition in a body on last Saturday evening, where a special program for woodmen was rendered. J. R. Clark of this place secured second prize in the log -chopping contest in 18 minutes. The prize was a $10-silver medal. All seemed pleased with the entertainment of the exposi tion management. Ernest Rands and party returned on Saturday from their surveying trip for the Willamette Valley & Cascade Mountain Wagon Road Co. in Lane county. He reports fine weather in the mountains during the entire fall. The following persons of this place were part of the crew of 13 of the Johnson & Rands party: Ben Aackley, Dave Henderson, George Ward, Bert Nash, Mr. Salisbury and I. L. Hoffman. On hint Friday evening MImnos Maudo and Oussie Muddock gave a pleasant party at the homo of their parents Mr, and Mrs. E. C. Muddock. Gaines, music and refreshments made the even ing enjoyablo for the young people. The guests present wore: Misses Hat tie Monroo, Gertrude Finley, Lena Engle, Ania Bollack, Nettie Rauch, Vesta Broughtou, Edith Cheney, Jeanette Read, Martha Rauch, Aids Broughton, Mamie Flanagan, Echo Samson, Mary Engle and Eva Demster. At the musical to be given at the Congregational church Friday evening November 8th, piano solo given by Miss Spanglo and Mrs. Durette, vocal solos Mrs. Martin-White, Mrs. E. E, Char man, Mrs. Will Glofke, Miss Ethel Albright, Miss Itiva Gray and Miss Kate Ward, quartettes by Mr. and Mrs. A.JS. Dresser, Miss Xeita Barlow and E. E. Williams.tstring quartette by Vera Cau. field, Pauline Campbell, Clare Campbell and Harley Stevens and reading) by Prof. Durette. Philip Ilaviland, a logger, charged with violation of the postal laws, was ar raigned before Judge Bellinger in Port land on Tuesday and entered a plea of guilty and was fined $10. He sent a postal-card to Edwin McCllney, con taining statements which reflected on his intelligence. On being examined before Mayor Straight, lost week, he was held to answer in the sum of $100. Attorney Murphy stated to the court that, while Haviland had technically violated the law, the offense was really of a trifling and insignificant character, and asked that the minimum fine be imposed. Christian Endeavor Work. The fourth annual convention o f Young People's Societies of Christian Endeavor of th is county comenced at the Presbyterian church on last Friday evening irith a praise Bervice led by George T. Howard. W. G. Beattie gave the address of welcome, which was responded to by President T. J. Gary, of Milwaukie. The feature of the even ing was the address of Dr. Wallace, of Portland, on Christian Endeavor work. On Saturday the societies began work with' a sunrise prayer meeting, led by Miss Mattie Gray, which was well at tended . ' After the reports of a number of soci eties were presented in the fore noon session, the following-named of ficers were elected for the coming year: W. G. Beattie of Ely, president; T. J. Gary of Milwaukie, Geo. W. 8wope of Oregon City and O. P. Yoder of Can by, vice-presidents; Miss Musa Barkley of Oregon City, recording secretary; B. M. Fish of Milwaukie, corresponding secretary ; Mrs. W. B. Wigging of Ore of gon City, treasurer. . ,. Mrs. J. Wise read an excellent paper on "Secret Power." A symposium of definite work was presented by Miss B. Jones, Mr. Gibson and Mr. Swope. The number of Christian Endeavor members in the county was shown to be 340, an increase of three during the past year and 451 are enrolled as junior workers . The report of the correspond ing secretary showed the number of societies in the county to be 12, the same as last year. The number of con veniens during the year was 99, just half as many as during the year before. For .missions, $43 45 were given; one quarter as much as the previous year. Ad attractive programme of entertain ment were presented in the evening. On Sunday the convention was begun by a sunrise prayer service, led by Miss Musa Barkley, after which the members attended the regular morning services at the various churches. At 2 :30 o'clock there was a big junior rally, led by Mrs. Gilman Parker, at which short address es were- made by the Rev. A. J. Mont gomery and Messrs. Groom, Wall and Hargreaves. "The Need of 8ystemati c Bible Study" was the subject of a thoughtful discourse by Mr. Montgom ery. The evening praise service, led by the Rev. J. W. Cowan, D. D., was largely attended and very enthusiastic. A large number of people could not gain admittance to the church. E. S. Miller, of Portland, gave an address on the "Influence of Hope in the Service of Christ," and Mrs. G. C. Brownell gave an interesting report of the Boston convention . Did Yea Ever Try Electric Bitters as a remedy for your troubles? If not, get a bottle new and get relief. This medicine has been found to be peculiarly adapted . to the relief andcure of all Female Complai nts, exerting a wonderful direct influence in giving strength and tone to the organs. If you have Loss of Appetite, Constipa tion, Headache, Fainting 8pells, or are Nervous, Sleepless, Excitable, Mel ancholy or troubled with Dizzy Spells, Electric Bitters is the medicine yon need. Health and strength are guaranteed by its use. Only fifty cents at Charman A Co's Drag Store. Slates, tablets, pencils, school bags, etc., at "The Fair." To Trade. To exchange for resident or business property in Oregon City The whole or part of a fruit farm of 80 acres, all nnder cultivation, 18 acres of prunes four years old. Good house, barn and well. Inquire at the Blue Front grocery, corner Seventh and Center streets. Bauer Kraut E. E. Williams, the grocer Or. Price' Cream Baking Powder World's Pair Iflghart SUsksl m4 Dfptsasa. A GREAT MISTAKE IS MADE When buying kitchen ware if anything but the best grade of retinned ware or granite is bought. Cheap tinware is dear at any price. A large assortment of granite and best grade tin ware with prices right at IfiaiJTUAUUi ( Near the Court House. LOCAL SUMMARY. Money to loan on good security by A. S. Dresser. Tablets and composition books 4c up at "The Fair." Prescriptions carefully compounded at G. A. Harding's drug store. For cheap stamped linen goods and linen by the yard go to the Racket Store. P. G. Shark gives the best shave in town and only 10 cents, shop next to Oriental. Received at Charman 4 Son's a large invoice of wall paper, latest and pret tiest designs. Gardner Freytag continues to deliver the best and freshest vegetables of any ne in the business. Good flour 70c, Dietz lantern 35c, and lots of new goods at eastern prices at the Red Front Trading Co.'s J. W. Welch, dentist, formerly of the Chiaago College of Dental Surgery Office in Count br block near depot. . , For your strings and extras for all nusical instruments go. to Burmeister i Andresen 's, who keep a full supply. Good butter 35o a roll, and other groceries as low as the lowest, at Strat um's Grocery, corner Sevonth and Center streets . . Lamps I There is no need to fall short on lamps in your house as you can buy a handsome kitchen hand lamp for 20c. See the immense stock at Bellomy & Busch's store. L. L. Pickens, dentist, does all kinds of dental work. Gold crowns, porcelain crowns and bridge work a specialty. Office in Barclay building, corner Main and Seventh streets. Remember when you need anything in the line of graniteware or tinware that W. A. Putrow now has a complete assortment. If price is any object you will not fail to give him a call. Drs. J. W. Welch and F. P. Welch have opened a dental office in the Courier building, near depot. Frank P. Welch, son of Dr. John Welch and a graduate of the dental department of University of Pennsylvania will be in the office Thursday of each week . C. A. Willey has moved his harness and repair shop from on the hill to second door west of depot, next to Courier office, where he will not only keep a full line of first-class hand-made harness, saddles, etc., but will do all kinds of harness and boot and shoe repairing at prices that can't be dup licated. Give him a call. Satisfaction guaranteed . Dr. Price's Cream Baking Powder World's Fair Highest Award. Burmeister & Andresen have just re ceived from Germany a large invoice of chinaware, each piece having an Oregon City scene burned on It. There are six different views, representing all the points of interest, which makes them valuable for presents. Eagle Tailoring Coapany. 59-SO-CT New Tknm, Cor. MA Wash. Portland. Suits made to order in the Latest styles V- w ii CUFFS-, Like ' Bins, must have links to be correct. Fashion links them so, and the cuffs of Fashion, like those of adversity, must ho accepted with com pliant s mission. Our links are ac cepted a s bsolutely correct and the ilnestin town. We have them in all the different stylus at moderate figures. We not only have Fashion's links, but her chains as well, along with a full line of the Luust Slylei in JEWELRY. Burmeister & Andresen... THE JEWELERS, R. FRETTAG'S Corner Grocery Keeps a full Line of STAPLE & FANCY GROCERIES, Provisions, Flour, Feed, Fruits & Vegetables, AT LOWEST PRICES. GEO. A. HARDING, DEALER IN IP DBUGS El Standard Pat. Medicines. Faints, Olli and Window GIhi, Prescriptions Accurately Compounded harding's block. There's No Such Thing As Luck.... In buying shoes if you ; get shoes that wear out in an un reasonably short time, it is not due to bad luck. It is because they were either poorly made or made from inferior leatcer. We buy all ou shoes from manu facturers who cannot a ford to ' make goods that won't wear well. : Krausse Bros., Next Door to Burmeister & Andresen V WM. KRUEGER, MERCHANT TAILOR ' Next Door to Oriental Hotel ALL KINDS OF REPAIRING DONE. Oreuon City, Osioon. H. W. WESTERMANN, Merchant Tailor.... Cleaning, Repairing and Pressing Done. Prtoe'B Oia Stand, Next Door North of Armory, Oregon City. In Oregon City, beautiful town, With its zephyrs soft and gentle, Is a place that has the best renown, Its name, The Oriental. It gained this fame by selling beer In glasses monumental: to Then when your soul you long Go to the Oriental. cheer, From ancient days good men would The famous continental, Idrink Would say to friends, you all must And seek the Oriental, think, Good beer by some is often sold, By others accidental, But every time, I have been told, Drink at the Urtental. N. F. Zimmerman, Prop. JOHN WELCH, Dentine. Roomf 76, 77, 7, Dekum nuuaing. PONIAXD, ORMOM. Mint of bit friaads haw trouble to find na; bene this card, BBsi f Easle Cocpaay. DS4041 ffew Dekrnn, Cor. Sd S Wash. Portland. Give us a trial as we GUARANTEE SATISFACTION. C. D. & D. C. LA10URLTTI Attorneys at Law, Commercial, Real Estate am. Probate Law Specialties. OFFICE: Commercial Bank BuildlaL OREGON CITY, OREGON. GEO. C. BROWNELL, Attorney at Law, Office Ont Door NortK Caufield & Hunt ley't Ih ugntor;, OREGON CITY, OREGON. E. F. DRIGGS, ATTORNEY AT LAW OREGON CITY. Office : Two Doors South of Courthouse. RINEARSON & HYDE. ATTORNEY L AT7, ABSTRACTING DONE. Opposite Caufield Block, OREGON GITT, - . OREO New Fish tlortcL E. Richards, Prop. Oysters, Fresh and Salt Water Fish, Poultry, Game, Crabs, Clams, Etc. Free Delivery. Two Doort South of Armory . Take up a Paper. And read all the advertisement" care fully. Look and see who holds out the most tempting offers. Then no around and see what those tempting offers really amount to. Nine times out of ten you'll be disappointed. We are very careful what we as in our ads, but we believe it is perfectly truthful to state that when people boy of us tbey 'get their money's woru every time. That's all we can promise. G. W. GRACE, p..r it Grooerlaa, Dry Goods, Boots, Shoes, Etc ELY, OREGON. Imperial Gallery Oregon City. PHOTOGRAPHY IN EVERY BRANCH CRAYONS, ENLARCZZZXT3. CHILDREN'S PICTURES A SPECIALTY. Gallery over Mrs. Prler'i Store, Cais SL : f V HARRIS,' Star Grocory DEALER IN GROCERIES, FLOUR, FEZ), CROCKERY, ETC. Noblitt Livery and Sals tab Is OREGON CITY, OREGON, On the Stroet between the Bridge and tfci Dopot. Double anil tingle rlgi and laddie honei wayi on hand at the lowest ralei, and a corral alio connected with the barn (or looae stock Any Information regarding any kind of itocl promptly attended to bjr letter or peraoa. HORSES BOUGHT OB SOLD H. W. JACKSON, Machinist and Locksmith, Blcycloi, Umbrellaa, Sowing Haohlnei, Gum, and all klndi of imall machinery re- . paired. Prloei reasonable. t . Shop (.n Seventh Street, Oppotitt Depot. The Commercial Dank OF OREGON CITY. ' CAPITAL f 100,000. Transacts a General Banking Business. Loam made. Bllli discounted. Make' eol lectlom. Buy and telli exchange on all point In the United Mates and Europe and on Honi Kong. Deposits receired lubfect to check. Bank open from 9 A. M. to 4 P. M. D.C.LATOURETTE, F. I. DONALDSON, President. CashUn Bank of Oregon City. OLDIST BANKING BODSB IN TBI CITI Paid Up CaiUI, $50,000. Surplus, $20,850. President, - Taosus Chajuus Vice President, Gio. A. Basons Cashier, .... K. O. Caunus Manager, Ciailb H.Crmu A General Banking Business Transacted. Deposits Receired Bulfsjl to Check. ApproTed Bills and Notes Dtscoonted. County and City Warrants Bought. Loans Made on Arallable Securit Exchange Bought and dold. Collections Made Promptly. Drafts gold AraCabl. la lay Part .1 the World. Telegraphic Exchange Sold oa Portland, Baa PrancUco, Chicago and New York. Interest Paid oa Tims Deposits.