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About Oregon courier. (Oregon City, Clackamas County, Or.) 188?-1896 | View Entire Issue (Dec. 6, 1895)
0CAL EVENTS. Mas. .Atkinson Dbad. Mrs. Nancy Bates Atkinson, widow of the lata Rev. George II. Atkinson, the pioneer Con grefiatlnnal missionary and minister of the Northwest, dld at her home In i'ortiand bunday afternoon at the sue of 80 years. Mrs. Atkinson arrived In Oreuon in 1848 with her husband, and tbey were the firm to eotablUb the Con gregational church In tlii. portion of the United States. Up to the time of her husband's death, February 23. 1880 she was closely identified with his work. and together they succeeded In carving place lu the history of the up building ol the northwest that tew have attained Since her husband's death, seven years ao, Mrs. Atkinson's poor health and advanced age compelled her to lead retired life. Mrs. Atkinson's maiden name was Miss Nancy Bates, and she was born in the village of Springfield, Vt. She was married to Mr. Atkinson at her native place October 8, 1846, and one year later, in October, 1847, abe took passage on a sailing vessel at Boa ton for a trip around Cape Horn lor Oregon, to engage in missionary work under the auspices of the Congregational Home Missionasy Society. Tbey finally reached Oregon in June, 1848, and set tled at Oregon City, where Rev. Mr. Atkinson established the first Congre gational church In the Northwest, and with his wife, was ever after known as the pioneer Congregational missionaries of the country . They remained at Ore gon City 15 years, when they went to Portland and Rev. Atkinson established the First Congregational church, the site for which he selected himself. Rev. and Mrs. Atkinson had six children born to them, three of whom died in early childhood, and another, Dr. George H. Atkinson, who died at the age of 35 years, in New York city, December 17, 1834, where he hsd prac ticed his profession of physican for 11 years. Mrs.- Warren, wife of Mr. Frank M. Warren, of 213 West Park, the welt-known salmon packer and Mr. Edward M. Atkinson, the attorney, are the surviving children. Tui Y. M. C. A. Entbrtainnint. A fair audience attended the entertainment given by the ladies of Oregon City, as sisted by the Y. M. C. A. Athletic Club of Portland, at Shively's hall last Mon day evening, which was a success from an attractive and interesting point of view. The exhibition drills by the west and east aide ooys formed an im portant port of the program. Dumbbells, horizontal bar, and various other drills were executed with astonishing skill. Solos were sung by Miaa Kate Ward, Mra. E. E. Charman and Mrs7. E. Baffle White and duets by Mrs. W. P. Haw ley and Mrs. E. E. Cbarman and by Mrs. W. P- Hawley and Henry Pusey, which were all very fine. A musical selection by the.Jtkndolin ctab was warmly encored. Address in the Inter est of the Y. M. C. A's. in Oregon were made by Secretary Dummitt of the Y. M.U.'A.oKrfgfliiBdT)yC4pfrv Kim ball of the Bishop Scott Academy of Portland. The establishing of a Y. M. C. A. with its gymnasium facilties is a valuable necessity for this city and it was announced that'.f from 75 to a 100 boys who wish to join would pay an initiation fee of $5 a year each, and then with the financial assistance of the busi ness men an excellent gymnasium could be es la Wished in our city. The proceeds Mondsy evening amounted to about $18. All should take an active interest ih perfecting the organization in the near tutnre of one of the best gymnasiums anl homelike places of pas time for boys in the state. The com mittee that has the matter in charge re ports very flattering prospects snd that over 75 members ..for the same have been signed. A Pioneer Gone. Enoch Long died at his home in Clackamas county. Wed nesday. November 13. 1893. seed 45 years, 4 months and 13 days. Deceased was born in Elkhart county, Indiana, July 1,1850, and emigrated with his par ents to Oregon in 1852. He lived in Clackamas countv ever since. There were ten children of his father's family, six girls and four boys. He was mar ried to Jorretta D. Birtcbet, March 2, 1882. By their union they have five boys snd three girls, all living, and with his wife, mother, three sisters and one brother to mourn his demise. Wood burn Independent. BA Wachh and Rhbumatism rollered tby Dr. Miles' Nerve Plasters. Awarded Highest Honors World's Fair. 3J CREAK! HBJDE MOST PERFECT MADE A pure Grape Cream of Tartar Powder. Free from Ammopii, Alum or any other adulterant. 40 YEARS THE STANDARD. WJ Tub Boats. The Altona commenced her winter's run on the upper Wlllam ette on last Ssturdsy. The O. C. T, Co.'s lease on the Grey Eagle expired on that day and she will not be run by this company this season. Capt. A Spong who has been at the wheel on the Grey Kagle will be captain of the Bamona and Capt. Graham will look after the Portland office and T. Randall the Oregon City dock. J. New ton Graham will be captain of Alton and Capt. Arthur Graham purser, as hi health is better on deck than In the pilot bouse. The company is talking of putting on the Oregon City route three small steamers that will make hourly trips to Portland in less than 00 minutes. If they conclnde to do so the people will no doubt prefer the boats to travel to.I'ortland on instead of the cars which ar more dangerous . Red Fbont Bukqlabized. The Red Front store waa entered ou last Thurs dsy night by thieves, who carried away goods valued at about $200. The side door waa unlocked with a key, but bad also been secured by a bolt, and the burglars broke out a piece of glass large enough to admit a man's arm to withdraw the bolt. Half a dozen men's clothing, and underclothing, bats, gloves, shoes and unbrellas in corres spondlng quantities an among the articles missed. Half dozen palra ladies' gloves amf a lot of men's neck wear, probably 200 ties, mostly Wind sors, bearing the mark of Marshall Fields. & Co., were also taken. There weie fresh tracks of several men leading to the bank of the river back of the store snd it Is supposed the burglars came snd went by boat. AiPlbarant Twh. Mr. and Mrs Herman Lee of Canby gave a very en joyable Thanksgiving dinner which was attended mostly by thefamily . The table was heavily laden with a delicious tot of choice fowls, that will bs long re membered. Those present were: Mr Harry Gilmore, Mrs. Linnie Gilmore Mr. Ed. Shull, Mr. Addie Sbull, Mr Lige Hutchison, Mrs. Clara Hutchison Mr. Clyde A. Phillips, Mrs. Clyde Phil lips, Mr. Albert Lee, Mr. Geo. Lee, Miss Epsie Lee, Mr. Joseph Price, Mr. Milo Lee and Warren Lee. C. A. P Pbobatb Matters. G W Prosser filed final report as administrator of H D Flanagan .....T F Ryan aa admlnia tor ordered to sell estate of C B Hanking at private sale .. ..Order confirming sale of estate of Lucy. A Smith made. W W Dickenson discharged as adminis tor of estate of J M Bacon...... T Ryan as guardian of J . II . Rinearson odered tq borrow $000. to pay debts and school expenses ,Wm Welch ap pointed appraiser of estate of W. C Groff. Decisions. Judge McBride handed down the following .decisions i n cUcuit court on Saturday : T. L. Charman vs W L Soidow, plantifl given possession of property Mason Ehrraan 4 Gj. vs u d ncea a va, uu new trial... Capen Shoe Co vs Ogle A Warnock Judgment for $100 R Pease vs A A Pease, judgment (or f 300... ...John Foster vs R Ganteubein, decree of fore closure for $2764 M Geesy vs J C Ressoner, judgment for $295 . A Nonsuit. The case of Winter & Harper vs. Jack Trewbath, to recover possession of a piano valued at $350 'hat had been sold on a contract in 1891 was heard in the county court Thursday last. The hearing resulted in a nonsuit because the complaint did not allege that Trembath bad possession of the property, and wrongfully and unlawfully withheld the same. Grand Militabv Ball. Company F 0. N. G.,will give a masquerade ball at Armory ball in Oregon City on Christ mas night. This will without doubt be the great ball of the reason. Tickets; gentlemen in costume, 50 vent; ladies 25; spectators 25. It is a good thing; push it along. The Cantata, "Qoeen Estheb" at Shively's Opeba House, December 13th and I5th. This beautiful cantata now under the able and caretul training of Prof. F. K. Hepburn, at last will be presented to this community with the aid of the best local talent. The music is sparkling and the costumes of Jews and Persians beautiful, especially ordered for this production. A grand chorus of 40 voices, 20 children and an orchestra of six musicians. Grand oriental march. The beautiful vocalists and favorites, Mrs. W. P. Hawley and Mrs. E. E. Cbarman as the Queen and Jerish, the great character roll. Mrs. J. P. Gray and Mrs. A. S. Dresser, well-known in their accomplishments, as the Proph etess and Mordecais' sister. Mrs. E. 8. White will introduce a number from the creation and other well-trained voices for minor parts. Mr. V. Harris, the basso, as the king. Mr C Miller, the silver-toned baritone, as "Haman." Mr W A Askin, the Portland favorite tenor, as Mordecai and the well known basso profundo, Mr II Bestow, as the high priest, including other minor parts. This without doubt promises to place before the public a performance never witnessed before : Admission 35 cents, children 25 cents. Reserved seats. On sale now at Huntley's book store, bhiyely's store. No extra charge fur reserved seats. Call and see our new stock. We have a full line of watches, jewelry, silver ware china souvenirB, fine silk umbrel las and silver novelties, well adapted to holiday giving. Burmeister A Anderson'. LOCAL NEW ITEMS. Wss Maris Pratt has been ill with quinsy. Miss Alice Glatspool is quite ill with toniilitls.' H. T. Sladen has resigned his position with II E. Cross. The Foresters ball at the Armory last Thursday was a success. Missouri Sorghum, just received, E. E. Williams, the grocer. Born on Saturday, to the wife of John Morris of the west side, a boy . E. M. Mack reports that he will soon re start his Daily Independent. There will be a shooting match at Linn's mill on Mondav, December 23d. The Portland Flouring Mills Co. gave each of its employes a turkey for Thanks giving. The wife of Prof. P. L. Coleman, of Macksburg, on last Friday became the mother of a bouncing boy. Mining claims were filed during week by F. Kiser, H. O. Jackson, A. 0. Jack son and Elmer & Alex Ginder. Walter, the little son of J. A. Mxre, was quite painfully hurt last week by running a pair of scissors in his aye. All Odd Fellows and their wives are invited to attend the ball given by the Rebekaha on December 13 at Armory. Charles Catta on, the first V ok charge of the Mentor Park dairy of Randall A Meyer and will continue to deliver the best milk to customers. 'Alex LewthWaite lost one of Ms big toes and part of the next one at the paper milla on Monday bj having them caught under large set-screw. You will find just what you want in our beautiful display of holiday goods. New novelties at loweat prices. Burmeister A Anderson, reliable jewel ers. The Portland T. M. Co. paid $72, the amount claimed by district, of the total amount remitted by county on account of mistake iu transcribing the assess ment rolls. Football is the most entbusiaatio sport prevalent with- the local nimroda nowdaya. Company F. haa a team and also 'the town boys and a hot contest is announced for Christmas. License to wed' granted ok 2d to Lucy Squire snd James McKennitt and on 3d to Matilda 8. Drulchel and John G. Koehler. 8even marriage licenses granted during November. "' The Novelty candy atore ia mooving into the middle store room of the Wil lamette block. G. A. Harding will occupy the room next to Butmeister 4Y Anderson's jewetory atore. i - f" "Hannah Wigins,. brother, of David Wiggins, formerly of this city, died at Champoeg, Marion county on Decem ber 2d, and was burled at Butte vi He Thursday, December 5th, at 1 p, pi- Oregon Lodge No. 3, I. O- 0. F., elected the following officers for ensuing six months on last Thursday : H W. rrembahyN G. ; J. CBradley.'V.'Ws; T. F. Ryan, Rec. Sec.; S. 8. Walker Treas. On last Tuesday evening the friends of Mr. and Mrs. G. L. Gray gathered at their home to celebrate their 20th anniversary. It was a complete surprise and many were the valuables presents given. The Thespian Club assisted by Wood men will on December 27 put on the standard drama, Damon and Pythias at Shively's hall. This will be a first class show and for the benefit of the Woodmen. Dont fail to aee our holiday display , a thoroughly first-class stock, combining qualitv snd elegance, with prices within the reach of all. Visitors are cordially invited. Burmeister A Anderson, re' liable jewelers. The W. P. A P. Co. are setting out ornamental trees on both sides of the new wslk from the suspension bridge to the mills on the west side. Tbis wau was lighted by the 14 arc lights for the first time on last Thursday. A stated communication of Multno mah Lodge, A. F. and A. M., will be held on Snturday, the 7th inst., at 7:30 m. All members requested to bs present. Visiting brethren always welcome. G. L. Gbay, W. M. Willamette Falls Camp, W. of W., elected the following officers for ensuing term on last Thursday r I. D, Taylor (re-elected), C. C; Grant Olds, A. L. j K. Morris, clerk; W. S. Maple, banker. Ed Newton, escort ; Jos. Jones, watchman; J. Clark, tentry; Geo. Kinney, manager. Isaac Ackerman, as manager, will open up a sio.uuu sioca oi nrai-ciaw novelties in the dry goods line on Fri day of this week in the new Willamette block, next door to Harding's drug tore. Auction sales will be held three times daily. Ike is well and favorably known here and will no doubt meet with success . Hill A Cole have disposed of their furniture and stock of liquor of their present saloon to Z. C. Wood A J. G. Rambo. who will continue in business st the old stand. Hill A Cole will put in an entirely new stock with new fix- turea in their new building now being erected on Seventh and Main, opposite the M. E. church . Dr. Price's Cream Baking Powder AnM Cold Medal aWwtatw Mr. Sa Ftman desiring to purchsse pretty snd useful during the Holiday Season will II Burmeister & Anton's Jewelry Store They csn supply you fiifu tor -S'ff . fail to see our Watches, Jewelry, silk Umbbbllas, Sil ver and H A R D W A R E Best Grades. I it - N W A R Prices Right. AT W. A. Put row Near Court House. PERSONALS. ; Everett Hickman left for San Fran cisco laat Friday. ' Lance Gardner and wife were in town Thursday last.' Al Berry returned on Monday from atrip to California. W.-J Horn f returned - on Mondsy from a trip to Frisco. Miss Ora Spangler returned from i trip to Corvsllis Sunday. NewOrleanstablesyrupand molasses E. E. Williams, the grocer. - Mr Askin hss returned to the city to take part in the cantata "Queen Ester. Hsrley Wishart returned Monday from a two week's visit at San Francisco . , Mrs. A. Milan of Mt. Tabor visited her brother, Judge Hayes, during the past week . Geo. C. Brownell, Esq., gave a politi cal speech and attended court at Dallas Wednesday. Mrs. H. Gilmore and daughter, Miss Sarah, visited Mrs. G. T. Howard dur ing the week . Judge G. E. Hayes' sister, Alice, and daughter, Hattie, of Salem, are visiting him this week. Miss Ines Cravate and Miss Aberne- tby.. and W. B. Jennings, sister and brother of Mrs. F. E. Hodgkins, return ed to their home in Oregon City Wed nesday after avisit in Salem, the guests of Mrs.'Hodjrkins. Journal . Bee our besutitul holiday stock of silver novelties, pocketbooks, nail files, glove buttoners, hat pins, key chains, letter openers, book inarkj, paper knives, belt buckles, match safe, and other articles too numerous to mention. Goods may be selected now and deliver ed at any time. Burmeister A Anderson, jewelers. On Thursday evening, December 3d, Meade Relief Corps No 18, elected the following officers for the ensuing year: President, Mrs J B Harding; Sr V Pres, Mrs Doramus; Jr.V, Mrs M Sbedle; chaplain, Mrs Mary Charman; secre tary, Mrs Edith uouse ; ireasnrer, mra Fouts; conductor, Mrs Jennie Meldrum ; guard, Mrs Metzman . Dr. Price's Cream Baking Powder World's Fair Highest Award. Eagle Tailoring Company. MJW-a Kew Dekum, ft'.. - .'3 Cor. 3d 4 Was n. Portland. Suits ma order in the Latest styles -?; .. lU !s::hi : Give us a Those something do well to call at ' with' the nicest and most Old snd Young. Don't . . . , - , special auracuuus iu Clocks, Diamonds, Silvebwabb, fine Novelties China- wabb. C. N. GREENMAN, th riONssa Express and Drayman. r e e e fXaUbllthed 18660 Parcel delivered to all parts of the city. Bank of Oregon City. OLDEST BANKING HO0SB IN TBI CITT VM Up Caltal, $50,000. Surplus, $20,850. President, Vies President, Tbomas Cbabman Obo. A. Hasdiks X. O. CACniLD CBABIXS H. CAOflllD Cashltr, Manager, - A Oenersl Banking Buelnen Traniaetsd. Deposits Baeelved Bubjeat to Cheek. Approved Bllli and Notes Discounted. County and City Warrants Bought. Loans Made on Available BecnrllT Exchange Bought and Mold. Collections Mads Promptly. Drafts Hold Arallabl. In Anv Part of fhm World. Telegraphic Bxehange Bold on Portland, Baa PranolKO, Chicago and New York. Intend Paid on Tims Deposits. Take up a Paper. And read all the advertisements care fully. ! Look and see who holds out the most tembting offer. Then go around and see what those tempting offers really amount to. Nine times out of ten you'll Oe disappointed. We are very careful what we say in our ads, but we believe it is perfectly truthful to state that when people buy of -us they get their money's worth every time. That's all we can promise. G. W. GRACE.; DgTK Groceries, Dry Gssds, Beets, Shees, Ete. ki.t, escoeM. WM. KRUEGER, &g) MERCHANT TAILOR & Next Door to Oriental Hotel.... ALL KINDS OF REPAIRING DONE. Obbuon City, Opbqon. Imperial Gallery Or.goa City. PHOTOGRAPHY IN EVERY BRANCH CRAYONS, ENLARGEMENTS. CHILDREN'S PICTURES A SPECIALTY. Gallery ever Mr. Prler's Store, Mala St V. HARRIS, Star -jir Grocery DEALEB IN GROCERIES, FLOUR, FEED, CROCKERY, ETC. When in Portland call on Edward Hughes, corner of Front and Alder, and inspect his stock of Old Hickory wsgon and farm machinery of all kinds. Dr. MIlea'Nirre Plasters Sc. at all druggist.. Eagle Tailoring Company. S041 Kew Dekum, Cor.M AWah. Portland. trial as we GUARANTEE SATISFACTION J! There's No Such Thing As Lack.... In buying shoes if you get shoes thst wear out in an un , reasonably short time, It ia not due to bad luck. It Is because they were either poorly made or made from inferior leather. We buy all our shoes from manu facturers who, cannot aford to make goods that fon't wear well. ., Krausse Bros., Next Door to Burmeister & Andreeen'a. THOS. F. RVAN, Notary Public and Real Estate Brokr. Lbadimo Insusancb Aosacr or Olackam County. Money to Loan. Abstracts ot Title Had. Drawioi ol Legal DoeumeuU a Specialty. Office on eut aide of Main tireel, Between 6th and 7th. OREGON CITY, OREGON. RINEARSON & HYDE, ATTORNEYS AT LA7 AISTRACTINO DONE. ' Opposite Caufield Block, ' OBKGON CITT, - ' . . (BIOS . C. D. D. C. UT0ESTT2 Attorneys at Law, Commercial, Real Estate and Probate Law Specialties. OFFICE: Cannarolal Baak Billflai OREGON CITY, OREGON. GEO. c RoinrcLL, Attorney at Lav, Ofict On Door North of CovfitldA Hunt ley t Ih-uantoM, OREGON CITY, . OREGON. E.F. DRIG S, - OREGON CITY. Office: Two Doors South of Courthouse. NoDlitt Livery and im ttna OREGON CITY, OREGON, Oa tka Strait kitwata taa Brldga a4 ta Duet. Double and ilnile rln and .addla horu a. Wars on hand at th. loweat rat... aad a uml also connected with the bam lor looss stack Any Information retarding any kind ot staet- proa pur aw aso w dt letter i or parses). nOBBKS BOUGHT OB BOLD The Commercial Dank OF OREGON CITY. CAPITAL (100,000. TraataoU a Oeseral BasklRf BiiiImm. Loans made. Bills discounted. Makes eel lection.. Buy. snd sella exchange on all painb In the United States snd Europe and on Hon. Kong. Deposits receired subfect to ohack. Bsnkopon from ( A. M. to 4 P. If. D.C.LATOURETTK, t, I, DONALD BOK President. Cash! R. FKEYTAG'S.. ...Corner Grocery-. Keeps a full line of STAPLE and FANCY GROCERIES. PROVIS IONS, FLOUR, FEED, FRUITS ana VEGETABLES at. Lowest Prices-- JOHN 'WELCH, Dentl.t. Booms 76, 77, 7, Dekum Building. PoBTLAXD, OHEOON. Hmt of my friend, have troubl. to And nei bene. Uil. card. Zfew Fish LX&rhet. E. Richard., Prop. Oysters, Fresh and Salt Watei Fish, Poultry, Game, Crabs, Clams, Etc. Turkey., Oeeae and Chickens for Trunkal ing Dinner. Free Delivery. Two Dnori Svutk ; Armor f Mt; Ma GEO. A. UARDDiGt, j DBALBB IK 1 IP DRUGS "p-i Standard Pat. Medicines. Paints, Oili and Window Glaaa. Prueriptitmt Accurately Ompouudtd. HABDISO'S BLOCS. I