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About Oregon courier. (Oregon City, Clackamas County, Or.) 188?-1896 | View Entire Issue (Feb. 21, 1896)
LOCAL EVENTS. I). H. (JtiNVKNTIoN. TIlU Itl'Xt Hllltlt Christian Krvli-uvnr Couvi'iitioii will bj lielil at Orm City, April 14, 15 and 10. Mr. Wm. Shaw, trenimrer of the United Society, Ronton, Mhhh., will be here, mid no doubt, gives the assurance that the uoininu meeting will be one of the beat in the hintory of CliriHtlan Endeavor in Oregon. Five hundred delegate are expected, and this means that all members of chinches who are at all interested in the work will be asked to help entertain them. When thin convention Ii.h bn held in other cities the business men have decorated tneir stores or places of buiines, and it would be very fitting tribute to the Unrivian Endeavorers -if the'aanse- could be done here. The couvention'a colors are white and gold. Anotkrr Pionkrb Gun a. Jacob Rob- bins, aged 87 years, died at the residence of his ion, Oliver, at Molalla oo last Saturday and was buried on Monday. Ha lived lor 43 yean in Marion and Clackamas counties. At the advanced age he was unable to survive a serve attack of la grippe, which caused his death. The deceased came to Oregon from Ii'litne. Hi whole life was spent in agricultural pitrmits tn I at liff r mt times he wai considerably interested in the livestock business of Eastern Ore gon. '. The surviving children. , are Thoms. Mr. GiUUTn'UM'l Mr.' A nun da Loveridge, of U.nitilU c unity ; Mrs. Ella Benson, of Case la L icks j Oliver, Levi Martin and Harvey, who reside In this county! Y. M. C. A. After a through canvass of the resources it is thought feasible to inaugurate this enterprise, which will be a boom to the tinny young man em ployed in this city. A m idest beginning comprising assembly room, readmit room and gymni iin wit'i ba'ii-t, will he (ollowul by eVHiiin cl m- ti ilitfarrtiit lirnndm mefr.l f ir Imsiue-M men and lecture aii l c mcerts, Hltautive to all. An all-arom I, capable, energetic super iuteiitlu.il U in view, who will add great ly to the stieiigth of Ihe organization. All who are interested are requested to meet at the M x.ir Into i i toll next Sun day at 4:3) o'clock. AIJ members and subscriber especially urged to be present. ' "Beavkr" Coins. Jude Thomas Smith of Koseburg has in hie poses sion two gold coini called the"Beaver," on account of the beaver on the obverse aide. These coins (were struck by a firm at Oregon City in 1849. They are ol gold and of tiie nominal value ol to, but ttiey could not be purchased of the judge for "five times their weight in gold." ' Lynu 'stearn of Baker "City ' lias oue of these coino, which' are made of native gold. On one side in a circle are the words: "Oregon Exchange Com pany"; on the face, "130 G 5 D"; on the reverse' side, In clrc1e;'the letters, "K; M. T. A. V. R. C. S."; below the letters a cut of a beaver and the letters, "T. 0 with date "1849." Hops N. G. According to the Oregon ian "a large part of the acreage in Clackamas cunty will be plowed up or abandoned this spring. The ground In the former ciise will be seeded to a more profitable crop, if possible to find anything inr Hprinic plantim; that 6uies under tlii head. Farmers who through all dixcoiiruKemi'iits have been loyal to wheat, and wh summer tallowed and fall sowed their fields in this staple last year appear to liHve ihe advantage this year over those wli switched off on hops, potatoes, small fruits, etc.. as the outlook for wheat as a paying crop is better than (pr some years past." Card ok Thanks. The pastor and raembewof tit. John's tchnrch wish to extend their sincere thanks lo the citizens of Oregon City for their assis tance in making the golden jubilee celebration on last Wednesday evening a success. Thanks are especially due to the members of Meade ''oat, G. A. K., W. R. C. and the speakers of the day, Mayor H. Straight in bohalf of the citizens and Commander C. C. Williams in behalf of G. A. R. Jones, Hb Pavs the Freight. Send for a- copy of The Buyer'a Guide, witb latest reductions and market reports, tent free to any address. Freight on 20 orders paid to any point on the Willamette river reached by Portland boats. Jokes' Cash Store, Corner Front and Washington Sts., Portland.Or. Awardcu Highest Honors World' Pair. Da CnEAT.l MING MOST PERFECT MADE. A pare Grape Cream of Tartar Powder. Fret from Ammonia, Alum or any other adulterant 40 YEARS THE STAKDAJU). mm GvoD U!strbi.s. The "Georgia University Minstrels ' and Jubilee Binder" will urilvuin their own speclul car and will appear at Shively's opera house on Friday of this week. This is a regular organized minstrel and jubilee company that has made a great reputa tion throughout the East, and at tbia is its first visit here, the members are expected to establish a reputation that will always fill the theater on their re turn. This Is an organization composed of educated colored men and women of recognized ability and talent as per formers. Their aluging ia much above the average. There will be a novel first part, including the female members of the company; also, four end man. double quartet, one of which, the .(Juwanee. river quartet, has a national reputation. The company also baa complete orchestra and brass band. There are a number of well-known colored dancers" and a colored ventrilo quist that will please any audience. The specialties are new and numerous. The performance will close with an enti re new afterpiece specially written and ar rang d for this company. Republicans at Mclwavkii. The Milwaukle Republican Club held a meeting Saturday evening. Geo. C Brownell and O. 0. Rinearaon, of Ore gon City, were the speakers of the even ing. ' Among others visiting the club were Thomas Randall, Henry Meld rum, F.'T. Griffith and Cicero Rinearaon'' of Oregon City, and Dr. Glendenning, of Sell wood. Mr. Brownell spoke at length on bia actions in the last session of the stale senate.' and tried to explain' his reasons for supporting Senator Dolph. George Rineancn, in his talk, eulogized Senator John H. Mitchell of Oregon. Mr. Rinearaon said that he believed in Abraham Lincoln repub licanism. ' Teaciikrs Passed The following 21 out of 44 passed the examination last week : Hanna Peter, Nannie Wilk inson, C. W. Heppner, Lewis A. Mon t'indon, C. E. Minier, Breton Vedder, F. M. Gill, Edgar Stevens, M. A. Lehman, Mary L. Leader. Musa Bark ley, Matilda Weiss, Mrs. L. M. Hedges, Elsie Dngnerty, Nellie Younger, O.' D. Eby, D. C. Boyles, Grace Mattley, Carrie Holman, Aletha Phelps, Maude Raitall. The questions were unusually hard. ' Not one of the 44 spelled all the words correctly, some missing as high as 29 out of the 50. Attention, Farmers The. Farmers Institute, under the direction of the pro fessors of the State Agricultural College ot Corvallis will meet at Oregon City on Friday and Saturday, February 28th anL29ih' All farmers and .citizens of Clackamas county interested in farming from an educational or scientific stand point are requested to be present as they have a rare treat in store for you . The fireniM will give bail on Febru ary 27th. Dr. F. P. Welch with an assistant of Dr. John . Welch's of Portland wif I still continue" their dental" "Office in ther Courier building. Fire broke out in the residence of John Kelly on lower Main street ou Monday evening but was extinquished before the firemen arrived . At 10:30 on Friday the Barclay school will hold Washington's birthday exer cises. The Eitsthara school will hold similar exercises in the afternoon. The first open meeting nf the Oregon (Utv Aasmnhlv No 7. Unitml Artiuan. will be given Wednesday evening. Feb- i ruary 20, at 8 o'clock at Willamette hall. The program will consist of speaking, music, dancing nnd lefreih ments. Invitations have been issued, and a pleasant evening is assured all who attend. This -order is a new one, but i rapidly gaiijufng favor in our midst FOOT BALL. The foot ball game to be played by teams from the Barclay and Eastham schools will come off on Washington's birthday, Saturday afternoon, at 2 p m . at Gladstone, Follow ing is the membership of the two elevens: EASTHAM. BARCLAY. Austin, H ........ . Center. Csufield, C Clark, G L. G..w ....Bolleo, Church, C L. T Armstrong, Meresse, E R. T.. Joehnke, C Austin, B R. G Adams, W Shaw, H QB Case, Geo Brownell, H.....L. H. B Deboy, G Swaffo'd, Geo. . ..R. H. B Bradley. W Criswell, C R. E. ., . McCausland.G Ramshy, C D (Capt) L. E Gregerson, B Meldrum. T F. B. .Burns. C, (Capt) Alden, L Substitutes Peters, W Gilbert, C Substitutes Harding, L C Burns will be captain instead of Ralph Cross, who is sick . The football field is covered with water, There is plenty of mud galore But that doesn't make any difference, The boys will struggle the more. That fine silk flag is their coveted goal; from their duty they will not shirk; They will fight for good "Old Glory," Though they do get their eyes tilled with dirt. Barclay boys.you must do your best, You have a good torn to beat, You must win the game and win the flag, ou cannot suffer defeat. The Easthams you must vanquish, The football game must be won, And after you have done all this, Your duty will be done. Barclay Pupil. Photographs, crayon, water color and pastel portraits, views, frames, etc.. at Cheney's Art Gallery at reasonable fignres. Call and be convinced. One door south o? Red Front. LOCAL NEW ITEMS. For hamulus go to the lUcket Store Go to the Racket Store for your valen tines. J. W. Welch, the dentist, has moved to the new Willamette block . The Claokamas county Sunday school convention convenes at Milwaukieon Friday ot this week. Henry Koehleraged 74 years, died at Barlow on Sunday night. He kept the Barlow hotel for several years. ; R. L. Holman will move his under taking parlors and the coroner's office to the new Welnbardt building. Mlas Ella Higginaon's picture appears in the March number ot Demoreat'i Mag axine. lth.a short sketch of her llftv Editor K. H. Gebbert, who has been taking saveral week's vacation, is again at bis post ot duty on the Enterprise. Wacheno Tribe of Red Men 'have rented Pope's hall and will furnish sime in an elaborate manner for a lodge room. A good picture ot Katie Kehm Smith with an obituary notice appeared in the February number of the Free Thought Magasine. The discussion by Bishop Dillon and Elder Healey will be held in the First Baptist church of Oregon City beginning March lOtb, 1890. L. B. Moore and wife arrived on Wednesday and are visiting friend here. Mr. Moore was formerly depot agent at this place. t MeednmeMgrej, Harding and Pope, gave a pleasant St. Valentine maft. querade ball at the Willamette bail on last Friday evening. Clackamas Chaptor, R. A. M., gave a banquet at Electric hotel on Monday evening. A number ot visitors from Portland wore present. The republican county primaries will be held at Oregon City on Saturday, March 21st, and the county convention on Wednesday, the 25th. Electric Lodge No. 65 and Fall City Lodge No. 69. A. O. U. W., have de cided to consolidate, taking the name Of the latter.,. The lodge Jiave over 210 members. On Wednesday noon the thretnometer stood at 74 degrees above zero in the .-shade. In ..New York, at. same ti.iue.it stood 48 degrees below zero. Quite a difference 1 The ladles guild of the Episcopal church gave a delightful social dance at Willamette hall on last Thursday even ing. Mis Mina Kelly presided over the St. Valentine box. ,'. Monday evening, February 21, ae in teres ting account of some of the'exp'eri ences of early pioneer women of Oregon will be given by Mrs. Robert A. Miller of Oregon City before the Portland Historical society. ; ' ' ! .'. Willamette Fall Oarap.,No 148 will 'give a social and literary entertainment in their hall in Willamette building on Fridav evening. February 28lh . The literary part will consist of addresses, recitations, music, etc. At a special meeting of the city council 011 Mondav evening it was decided to appeal the road fund case of Oregon City vs. Clackamas county. Attorney C. D. Latourette thinks the city cn win before the supreme court. ' Rev. L. Grey preached at The Dalles on Sunday. Next Sunday he will h IH service in Oregun City. Mr. Grey will soon leave this city to take a patorate in another city, much to the regret of his many friends tiere who woum line to have him remain. A special corporate meeting of the Willamette Saving & Loan Association' of this city was held on Wednesday evening, nt which directors and auditors were nominated for ensuing year.- The association will' increase its cipital stock from $50,000 to $100,000 at the annual meeting in March. Hon. Win. Galloway of McMinnvi le, the new receiver ot the Oregon City land office, was in town Tuesday. He expects to take charge of the office about April 1st and will move his family here during the summer. He may become a permanent resident as he aa well as Mrs. Galloway, ia well pleased with the city. Dr. T. Van Scoy, D. D., dean of Port landUniversity will preach at the Metho dist church next Sunday m rning and evening. In the morning he will as sist the pastor iu the administration of the sacrament of the lord's supper. Dr. Van Scoy has been at the head of Portland University since its organiza tion and is known far and wide as a preacher and lecturer of great ability. He was for many years president of' Willamette University. All will be cordially welcomed to these services. The Oregon City Cbautauquans have been invited to attend a grand Chautau qua rally at Portland, Wednesday evening, March 4th. A 25-cent round trip rate has been obtained and a large nnmber of our Oregon City people will undoubtedly accept the invitation, as this ia the first time the Portland Cbau tauquans have undertaken anything on so large a scale. Among other things the Continental Congress will be pres ented with the old revolutionary orators in costume, pleading for the Declaration of Independence. It will be well worth the trip. Violin, Guitars, Mandolins, Autoharps, thcWASHBURH Strings and Extras for All Instruments. BURMEISTER & ANDRESEN'S. LOCAL SUMMARY. tt ! ti loan on good security by A. S. Dresser, Tablets and composition books 4c np at "The Fair." ' Prescriptions carelnHj compounded a G. A. Harding's drug store. Received at Charman k 8on large invoice ot wall paper, latest nnd pret tiest designs. Shark, the barber, don't swim bnt he's in the swim when it cornea to shaving and hair entting. 3. W. Welch, dentist, formerly of the Chiaago College of Dental Surgery Office in Coubibb block near depot. Great reductions on ladies', children's and genta' underwear at the Racket Store. Best in the city for the price. For your strings and extras for all nusical instruments go to Burmeister k Andresen's, who keep .a tull supply. Blank- note and receipt books of all itlnds and deeds, mortgages, etc., cheaper than Portland wholesale prices at Courier office. 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 granlteware or tinware that W. A. Putrow now hat a complete assortment. If price is any object yo u will not fail to give him a call . Frank P. Welch, dentist, graduate of the University of Pennsylvania, will be in Oregon City office Thurs day of each week ; remainder of each week in Portland offioe, room 77 Dekutn building. For the accommodation of his many customers on the hill Mr. Albright has established a branch meat market in the Shively building on Seventh street, where ho keeps a full stock ot all kinds of fresh and salted meats, hams, bacon, lard, etc. No stale meat kept. Give him a call. " . . C. A'.' Wllley 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 tull 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. Trees are being mt along the new road in Park ad. south ot Abernethy creek. 1 The Fair Is closing out. Men's caps, just the thing for work ing. Reduced from 50c to 2.V, at the Racket Store. The finest linn of silk umbrellas to be found in the city at Burmeister AAnder sen's. Big bargains in all at the Fiir. kinds ot notions In a recent editorialithe Silem, Oregon, Independent says: "Time and again have we seen Chamberlain's' Cough Remedy tried and never without the "most satisfactory re sults. Whenever we see a person afflicted with hoarseness, with a cough or cold, we invariably advise them to get Chamberlain's Cough Remedy; and when they do, they never regret it. It always does the work, and does it well." For sale by G. A. Hard ing, Druggist. A Recommendation From Lo Angela. 632 CastelarSt.. Los Angeles, Cal. After having suffered for a loug time from acute rheumatism without obtaining relief, I used Chamberlain's Pain Balm and was almost immediately relieved. I highly recommend this at the best medicine known. E. M. Hamilton. For sale by G. A. Harding, Druggist. Job Printing it the Courier Office. E&gle Tailoring Company. 5940-61 New Dekam, Cor. Ids: Wash. Portland. GO 1 - v-?sxprini'; Suts made order in the Latest Styles. ...Accordians.. A Different MeMs of Advertising Are used by different firms. Watch the win dow and you will see one of our ways. Each week some staple and useful article will be marked at prices you never bought the same at before. FDTR0TTS TINST0RE, NEAR court house. The Dlscovsry Saved His Life. Mr. G. Caillouette. Druggist. Beavers- yille, III., says: "To Dr. King's New Discovery I owe my life. Was taken with La Grippe and tried all the physi cians for miles about, but of no avail and was viven up and told I could not live. Having Dr. King's New Discovery in my store I sent for a bottle and began its use and from the first dose began to get better, and after using three bottles was up and about again. It is worth its weight in gold. We don't keep' store or house without it." Get a free trial at Charman A Co's Drug Store. Valentines of all kind at the Racket Store, cheapest in the city. Money loaned on farms or business property. J. F. Clark, office over Oregon City bank. Cheney's Art Gallery, aituated on Main street, is now open for business. For Over Fifty Tears. Am Old ami, Wbix-Tbiid Rimidt. Mm. Win low's Soothing Sjr'up hw bean nnd for onr flftjr jreen by millions ot mothers tor their chlldrtn while tMthiuf , with perfect lUooeii. It soothes the chile), if teoi the (umt, sllaori oil Pln, euros wind oollo, od it the beet remedy (or Diarrhoe, Is pleseut to tbe teste. Bold by Drufgleta in every pert of the World . Twenty-five cent bottle. Its value le in eelouUble. Be sure and ask for Mrs. Winslow'S Soothing Syrup, and take no other kind. FRENCH TANSY WAFERS. These wafers are for painful, scanty, profuse or irreuular menses, any cause, and ladies will fin I that no belter remedy exists for these difficulties. To avoid lieiug imposed upon by base imita tions buy from our agents and take French Tansy Wafers only. Price by mail, $2.00. C. G. Huntley, Druggist, Caudeld Block, Oregon City, Oregon. The successful farmer has learned by experience that some grains require far differ ent soil than others. He knows that a great deal de pends on right planting at the right time. No use complain ing In summer that a mistake was made In spring. Decide before seed-time. The best time to treat coughs and colds is before the seeds, or germs, of consumption have begun their destructive work. ' 5cott'3 Emulsion of Cod- liver Oil, with Hypophos phites, promptly cures lung and throat troubles. Do not neglect your cold. SCOTT'S EMULSION Km ket eneoneeer die iMekal preiMeien far twenty yeere. fur tttltt.t TMe ie eeceuee It ie ehrey fLmtthU alwiyf wmfttm tlwiy, nmimm uu furtH wrM iteei Cm I Umt OM IntM a Scertt's Eax nun and Sik. ,whh traoVejerk ef Put ep In e tent end Si.ee eke. The eawl ties awjr be enough te cure your cough erhelp peer fcaepw Eagle Tailoring Cocpany. M-S041 New Dekum, Cor.tda wieh. Portland. , l..r. J. ----- T Give us a trial we GUARANTEE 8 T SFACTON. wli Warm $hoes For Cold Feet. r Our shoes, are warm and tight as it's possible to bave shoes. That's on account of the good ness of the leather in the care that's taken in their making on the perfection and comfort of their fit. Alt sizes and styles ladieJay men's and children's. .i5r Krausse aV " g Next Door to Burmeister A Andreten'a THOS. F. RVAN, Notary Public and BmI EstaU Broktr LSADIMO INSVSANCB AOIXCT Of CLACKAH , County. . Monev to Lden. Ahetmste nt Title Mule. Drawing ol Ucel- Dooumeuti a Specialty voice on eeei Piae 01 etein reei, Between tin end 7th. OREGON CITY, . OREGON. RINEARSON ft HYDE, ATTORNEYS AT LAW ABSTRACTING 00NE. Opposite Caufield Block' OBKOOJf CITT, ... OBKfa C. D. & D. C. LATOURETTE Attorneys at Law, Commercial, Real ' Estate ami Probate Law Specialties. OFFICE : Commercial Bask BaiMlaa OREGON CITY, OREGON. GEO. C. BROWNELL, Attorney at Law, Office OntDoor North Caufield diHuni ley'i Di tiqtlori, OREGON CITY, OBEGOu J. F. DRIGGS, ATfcOniTEY at LAT7 OREGON CITY. Office: Two Doors. South ot Courrtiou Noblitt Livery and Sals Stable OREGON CITY, OREGON, Os tlit Street between tbe Bridge aetf ta Depet. Double and single rlgi and etddla hoiiet wevion hand nt the loweit retea. end neonre tleo connected with the bern Inr looee mod Any information regarding any kind ot iteci . promptly attended to by letter or perioa. HORSES BOUGHT OR BOLD The Commercial Dank OF OREGON CITY. CAPITAL fiuo,ooo. Transacts a General Bankleg Buelnee Lonne made. Billet discounted. Hekei c 1 lections. Buyn end ell exchnnge on til polu' in the United Btntea and Knrone end on Hoi Kong. Oepoilti received aubfoct to check. Benkopon from 9A.M. tot P. M. D.G. LATOURETTE, t. B. DONALDBO President. Ceihl.' R. FREYTAG'S.... ...Corner Grocery Keeps a full line of STAPLE and' FANCY GROCERIES. PROVIS IONS, FLOUR, FEED, FRUIT8 and VEGETABLES at Leweet Frleee-e- , JOHN WELCH, Booms It, W.'n', Dekun BalldW PoBTLiMD, Oaaeoa. Many ef my friend) hen trouble le One au; heae this cerd. Ifetr Fish tlax&sie K. Bieharde, Prep. Oysters, Fresh and Salt Watet Fish, Poultry, Game, Crabs, Clams, Etc. Turkey, Geete and Chlckeni lor Thiakigirtog IMnner. free Delivery- Two Door$ South of Armory GEO. A. HARDING, DBALBB IK IP ZDIRTTO-S 3 Standard Pat.Kedicit.ss. Falnti, Oili and Window Glee. PreterifUont Aeeuroielf Compounded. HAlDiao'S BLOCE. t'.av