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About Oregon courier. (Oregon City, Clackamas County, Or.) 188?-1896 | View Entire Issue (April 17, 1896)
LOCAL EVENTS. Rivkr Businkss. The increasing traffic on tbe upper Willamette river ii shown by tbe report of tbe locks com pany at thia place filed latt week with the governor at Salem. Thia report shows thai during the first three monthi of 180(1, tbe 10 steamera en- trmumA In Ilia trails m..U JIT . -I u .i It L i i ,,in v through the locks, csrryingUlW paasen- gera, 214 head o' stock and 10,470 tons of freight. The local business of the Gypsy, np near tbe headwaters, and the heavy traffio from the Oregon City mills ia not included in the figures given. The Ramona made the greatest number of tripe, 85, JuuidUnx 103,4 passengers, 60 head of stock and 848 tons of freight.' Tbe totals of passengers and freight, nf coarse, do not come near recording all tbe business done by tbe boats, as tbe traffic between all of tbe local points above the falls ia a most Important factor la the famines of the steamera. The totals for each boat for the quarter are sa follows : Basts. Trip, rut. Stock. Tom Modoc 72 32A 7 1128 Toledo 70 366 44 1472 Alton 77 1180 26 364 Elmore 46 721 60 3207 Ramona 83 1034 66 848 Ruth 46 677 18 2734 Hoag 34 84 1 731 jtugene 4 82 2 226 Salem 1 173 Gray Eagle 2 8 Total 437 4260 214 10,476 Battlk or PaiiogTiiiNBs. On Friday evening, April 24th, the Hesperian' an Willamette Falls literary cluba will meet in the oratorical arena. Ii will be the greatest and must hotly contested fight that the Hesperian ever fought. The lost excursion given by the Hesperian phalant was a great success but this one will be of greater magni tude and of far greater importune. Competent fudges will b select! 1 1 render the verdict both from an orat-tr-ical as well, as from an arjuiunitvi standpoint. The Hetpsrian will b mi1 reaented by her rn-at eloi'tut convio' ingand witty hprtakert; tTiwsnl Brow nell, Fred Meindle,' Kverrtt d-tciraul CIAs! Babcbck. The Wj(Wrdjtu..jj(rla society has also soler.te.ltrn very fl iwer of her oratorical foa-e. tipeeiel rttes will be securel for the oc :-'mi. Th e meeting will be held At BtblorT ball at Falls City. Come al-ing and shout for your favorite club. P. To PaiviMT Paving. D. O. Ma rone on Tuesday filed complaint in circuit court (gainst County Treasurer Moore, anaiuu uiai a iniuiiciiun mmv ihui Lt . 1 - 1.1 .! 1 restraining the defendant from paying outstanding warrants, end from indors ing any warrants to be. issued in the future.. The complaint recited that the plaintiff ia tbe) Towner 'nf rent, suit per sonal property in this connty upon which be has paid annually taxes ex ceeding 100, and (bat he is now indebt ed to the county for tales on such property In a sum exceeding $100 ; that prior to January 11, 1893, and within aix Jean las.t past, the county . court pretended to enter into various and sundry contracts requiring a large ex penditure of money, and pretended to order said money paid ; that the connty clerk drew warrants accordingly to the aggregate amount of more than $200,000 thnt at that time Clackamas county was indelitllie full iniiMiintioiiHl limit nf $5000, Mint tin-More the iultihtiiHM In excess ol $50 Ml whx wmi-ainlly end un lawfully mailt-, ami n viilii in of the xtate coiiiiitnlioii . Cathode Ray. W. C. Cheney of the P. G. E. (V. of Him city lis made lor himself a Rhuinkoff iniluciirm coil, which is superior to any yet tried on thia coast, containing IS miles of fine silk-covered wire, being funnelled with mercury contact-breakers, and giving a spark 12 iiK-hei lot g. It in hiicIi a coil as is marked $200 in uataloxuee ( electrical goods. To b need in con nection with thin. Mr. Cheney ban just received frn tbo Kat s Cronkes tube, which has been tlirottirlily tested, lie bas doubtless the best outfit of the kind on tbe coast, and as he has krpt himself throughly informed in regard to tbe cathode rays discoveries some surpas sing results may be expected. Eaglicrkek tu Bisski.l. The follow ing mail schednle has ben established. Leaves Esirlecreek Tuesday and Satur- . . -- i.-i.. -f. :lt 1 ii uay immeaiaieiy aicer arriTaa. mmii from Portland, but not later than 4 p. in. Arrive Bissell in four hours. Leave Bissell Tuesday and Saturday at 8. p. m. Arrive Eaglecreek by 12 m. Awarded Highest Honors World' Fair. 3J OlEATvl MING WKCB MOST PERFECT MADE. j . rurc Gri Cream of Tartar Powder. Fre l If.im Ammonia, Alum or any other aduuerarX I 40 YEARS THE STAND RC. Y. M. C. A. Oi'kniko. The formal opening eierciaea of the Y. M. C. A. were held on Sunday at per published program. In the evening there was union service at the Methodist Episcopal church, at which II. E Cross made a report on the manner of getting the organization in working order, and its condition, that there 164 pledged mem bers, and $30 per month is subscribed outsiders, that flOO was provided by , lti ladies toward tbe furnishing of tbe rooms. Tbe programme included ad dresses by Mayor Hiram Straight," W. B. Hall of PortNod, C. D. Latourette , Rev. 8. W. Stryker and Secretary H W. 8tone of the Portland association. Easts TiA.-The ladies of Bt Paul Guild held their Easter tea at tbe residence of Mrs. Richard Glasapool on Thursday afternoon, to which all the ladies ef tbe Episcopal church had been Invited and notwithstanding tbe In clemency of tbe weather a large number were present. After tea the members of the Guild deposited the dollars earned during Lent, and as each did so, related her method of earning, her hopes and disappointment and finally her success; causing much atnusment. To all pre sent in was charming afternoon and the receipts will be applied upon the church debt. "Faust" The scenic and electric ac cessories -are something grans', and the attention paid to the little details heigh tens the eflect to a marked degree. The climax of all the revel of demons on Waluufgis night,, on the summit of the Brocken is a marvelnnsly weird and mys terious scene. By this scene Mephisto leada Faust Into a career of dissipation that eventually demands the fulfillment of bis terrible contract. Toledo Com mercial. Faust will be given at rihively's April 22d. To DixocbatIc Nomixkks. Candi dates who have not filed their accept ance will please forward same to the uudersisned, secretary of central com-? mittee, at once. Blanks will be furnished Hanked for. A . W, Chunky. Fob Rkkt. Nine unfurnished rooms on Main atraet, iu'atiitH or single, for housekeeping or sleeping purposes. In. qtritwof Y. M. C. A, Secretary. '' Rasslstim. . To the Worshipful ItsflSasv Wardens and Brethren of Multnosaaat, Ladgs No. 1, A. F. & A. M. Yonr -committi appointed, to- draft suitable 'resolutions on the, death' of Brother Paquet, would respeuttully sub mit the following : V; ?. Wsihkas, It ha pleased the grand master of the supreme giaml lodge to call our beloved Brother and Past Mas ter Peter Piquet from labor to the light and refreshment whtcft sre the Mseoa hope and reward, and "' '" ".' '" Whibias, Brother Paqoet was aq ac tive, intelligent, loyal member of Mult nomah Lodge for twenty years always faithful and efficient, whether serving as .the youngest entered apprentice or as (he master of the lodge, and .'- Whkrbas, Our deceased brother was man of unquestionable integrity, a good citizen whose official services were marked by firmness, intelligence ami honesty, and a husband and father whose example to the world in filial af- feclion ia worthy of initiation. There- f-iie be it Rri,lrrJ, TllHt Mnltli"inoh l.-le N". 1, A. V. & A. W. in the unmnely ilatn f Hnillifr Paquet. in .urn Hie loss of a true snd Inyal iniul)r ; our country : and state, a uielul ily, h line and cinzttii ; an'' liis iHit. lnviiiK liUHband und fa i lit-r. Ili-itdivd, Timt our heartfelt sympathy lie extended to ttit fainily hi our df ceane I brnther in this Ivmr oj affliction and grief. He I red. Tlml thene reHolutinna le bpreaJ upon the record uf the l-Hlije; that a copy there jl be certified tu our deceased hrother'a fatuity, and to the city paper fur pnliiirHtton. II. f. t-TEAXUK, " Thomas Charman J.T. Appehsox. For the accommodation of his many customers on the hill Mr. Albright haa established a branch meat market in the Suively building on Seventh street, where he keep a full stock of all kinds of fresh and salted meats, hams, bacon, lard, etc. No stale meat kept. Give him a call. Four housekeeping rooms over Doo little'e, store on the west side for rent. Inquire at store or at Couiber office for particulars. Jones, Hs Pays the Freight. Send for a copy of The Buyer'a Guide, with latest reductions and market reports, rent free to any address. Freight on $20 orders paid to any point on the Willamette river reached by Portland boats. Jones' Cash Stoke, 103 Front Street, Portland, Or. Sewiso Machines Cheap. Want a sewing machine? Get a good one for $25.00 with five years guarantee; $5.00 down and $5.00 per month until paid. See Bellomy A Bosch about it. Beauties ! those trimmed hats at tbe Red Front Store; Ladies' sailors and Canton flats 10 cents. A nice line of ribbons cheap at Racket Stoie. LOCAL NEWS ITEMS. Mr. Ackermsn. Sr., is very ill with heart trouble. H. H. 8 now was appointed postmaster at Orville Inst Friday. - Miaa Lois Steer of Portland visited at P. F. Morey'a thia week. T. W. Clark of Band on was visiting here during the past week. Robert Beattie of Pendleton was visiting friends here last week. Mrs. J. X Day of Butteville is visit ing her cousin, Mrs. II . 8. Strangs . License to wed granted on 13th to Ollie Q. Gage and Albert M. Holton. No business was transacted at .the board of trade meeting on Monday evening- , Cept. 8. B. Califf has moved into his new residence on Jaokeon and Ninth street. Mrs. B.D. Price, who attended the League meetings ' at Salem, returned Monday. Meldrum A Wagner of this place have been awarded goverment surveying contracts. Doe Powell was arrested here on Sun day for larceny committed at Salem, where he was taken. Geo. Fennimore will play hia first game In the Portland professional base ball team on oext8unday. Rev. L. Grey left on Tuesday for The Dalles- Hs bas received and accepted a call from the church there. . Miss Hariett Hamilton of Portland, formerly of this city, was the guest of Mrs. O H. Caufield 'this week. Dave Arthur, who haa been a county charge for some time, died on Tuesday and was buried on Wednesday. The new laundry ia doing a good bus iness. Last week seven persons were employed in getting out the work. - Mie Loreua Ackerman returned on Wednesday from Idaho, where she baa been teaching for the past year. " G. H. Vore, tbe architect, has moved into tbe residence, recently vacated by Editor Meserve, on Fourteenth Street. Mrs. Huelat-Bradley hss rented her property here to Mr. Dehon of Portland sod will spend this summer at Newport. A, 'meeting of tbe republican connty central committee wilt be held on Sat urday of thia week. A plan for the oarupaito will be outlined . Deputy Fish Protector M-irgan was fbkf425 inJuatice Dixon's court on WtdtMff for larceny of Harry Anna's net and boaijMd 120 for assaulting Mr. Anne-.. . ; .' The G. A. R. has- appointed a com mittee to look after Decoration Day ex sreiaea and Co). Slover is now ready to fix np gravea in presentable shape for that ' occasion. . ;. , h ,;.v ;. :.f There will be the usual services in the Baptiat churc Sunday, both morning and evening- In the evening the pas tor will preach npon the subject of "Christianity vs. Infidelity. " Michtref DarorenV barn on Clacka mas bottom, containing one horse, 6 sets harness, feed, etc., wa-t destroyed by fire last Saturday evening at 0:30 p. m. Los. about )400, with no insurance. Tbe singing of the church choir of Nevietuburg as heard in the Morrison produce of "Faust" is of the best. A company of carlully selected eiugers is carried especially for this purpose. Faual Will be at Snivel,) 'a April 22d. Piultale order: June 2J bet as day for final neanug ol V. K. West, aduiinis trauirol VV. C. Golf ettate. Inventory of Jus Hedges estate amended. T. F. Ry au, Kurdiau ol J. H Rinearson, ordered to burrow 2"0 to pay debts. Prof. H. 8 Strange assiated in the graAiatiiiK exercieaa at the Lower Logan chouiliuuae, where Robl Ginther is teacher, on last Friday morning. In the alternoun he assisted in similar ex ercises at Upper Logan school. Miss Read teacher. i (Amsiderable snow tell in-ditfeient parts of county ou Monday night. At Oregon City about an inch tell, at Ely 2 inches, at New Era 3, at Molalla 5. at Mulino 9 and at Highland 12 inches fell. There was a heavy anowfall iu tbe niouutains. rs. L.naem l.. weicii, wbo waa married in Oregon City, Jone 19, 1886, secured a divorce from net busbsnel jast week in Portland. Mr. Welch formerly resided here but afterwards went 1o Al bany where be has held a lucrative po sition for several years. About 20 tona of salmon were shipped to Portland by Clackamas river fisher man last Friday and a similar amount on Saturday, which caused many to imagine that some of tbe fish had been caught before tbe season really opened. This week the river is too high for fishing. Aa Stone, aged 76 years, died at his home near Viola, Sunday of par alysis. He came to Oregon in 1846, fought in the first Cay use war, went to California in tbe gold excitement of 1849, and, after a short experience in tbe mines, returned snd settled on the farm, where he spent the remainder of his life. The only Parisan hats hats ever brcnght to tbe city at Miss Goldsmith's. Children Cry for Pitcher's Castoria. E-UZTK THE VALUE OF A HAT OR MRS. SLAOCN'I CIUIKERY PARLORS Oa Deer teeth ef M. I. Ckntch. . GO'S. fft "KSw CC0H II TOaTal!" . . Is the burden of an old Darkey song. This ad announces the opening of a RtT ST03K CI TOUl. Edwards Bros, (fermsrly of Balltton, Oregon,) are now opening up at Wihrt' old stand, oppmiite tbe city park on the hill, with a stock of . "BRAN rWEW'V GOODS, comprising of Calieois,' TtiaSnni, Shirtings,. Linings, Etc., Ladies' and Gents' Underwear, Hat, Caps, Boot, Shoes, Stationery, Notions, Nails,. Tinware, Groceries, Tobaccos and Cigars, and other artieUi too nttmtroui to Mention. PRICES AT THE LOWEST NOTCH FOR CASH. Price list will l-e issued about May 1st. In the meantime we shall be delighted to have. you call and see our goods and learn our prices. Yours for Business, EDWARDS BROS. (jUiff Wyllt)' - Arbsr Day. . Arbor dav exercises were held at the Barclay school on last Friday afternoon and a tree was planted. Following is the program: FIsglMute- ' ' r. Song, ."Red, White and Blue". .School Composition......... 7th Grade Boy's Drill 8d and 4th Grade Recitation ., . , i. 6th Grade Little Runawav . . ..nd Grade Arbor Day Queen. . . .3d and 4th Grades Recitatiiw 1st Grade Song. .."Sailini" .School Recitation, 3 boys 4th Grade Recitation Verdi Monroe Recitation.'. "Old Gray Oak". .7th Grade Hong;. , Prot. H. Room Recitation 3 boys. 2nd Grade Recitation 2ofl Grade Song. . v ... Arbor Day 8chool The graduatiog claul also planted it tree In WS lorenoon. Caen member oi the class wrpte his or her na-naoua siscf of paper and put asms in a bottle, which sa buried under the tree'. RtpuMfoa Statt CMtMfttsw. The republican4' state convention met in Portland last Thursday in Exposition buildinie but, in tbe afternoon adjourn to chamber of commerce hall. The following delegates from this county attended : Geo Broughton, L L Porter, John F Brotjie, J K Graham by Geo C Brownell proxy, Cass U Barlow, Chas Holstrom, Thad 8 Stepp by Chas Holmm proxy, James Simpson by Wm ICapus proxy, W H Gibson. O II Wright. C G Hunt ley, E E Cltarman. A J Yoder by U H D'e proxy. J W Meldrum of Clackamas, Chas Hilton - ofGilliaui, R A Booth o(J Jose phine and C H Dodd of Multnomah were elected delegates to St Louis convention- TT Geer of Marion, E L Smith of Wasco, J F Cap'es of Multnomah and S M Yoran of l.ai e ere nominated for presidential ehctors. ' . The financial plank if the p'alform of '03 was adopted, declaring for bimetalism. Chas Holruan was e' acted state com mitteeman for Clackamas county. In this (fifth) district T J Cleeton was nominated fur district attorney, Louis Fried rich, the fashionable tailor bas moved his ahop to the building foimerly occupied by Mrs. Dutcher'a millinery store. - Nothing but tirst-class work" done and satisfaction guaranteed. Dr. F. P. Welch with an assistant o Dr. Jhn Welch's ei Pvrliaud will still continue their dental office In tbe Cochikk building. ' Dr. Wm. B. Knapn, dentist, hss opened an office in Oocaisa building, with Dr. Frank P. Welch, where be can be found on Monday, Tsssdsy nd Wednesday of each week. Thole who love to hear good music and who delight in good reading will be interested in the entertainment at the Baptist church on Friday, the 10th . Hata from Goldsmith's. 10 cents to $10 st Miss Trimmed bats, at Mrs.- tfladen's. new goods, SO to 75c, Ladies shirt waists at the Racket btore. Ladies Be'.ts, belt bocklas, belt pins at tbe Racket Store. Remember tbe entertainment at the Baptist cbBrch on Friday eveninj, April lOtb. It will tie one of tbe best ever given in tlie city- Hye Yonr Kyes Tested... At Borrueigter St Andresen's Jewelry Store. They havf oi.s of the finest eye-meters and will test your eyes free of charge. Glasses may be re turned if not suited to eyes. BONNET. Depends on how it is trimmed. Having a LARGE ASSORT MENT of Leghori Hats I am going to make a great effort for the next two r three weeks to reduce my ' gtock. Watch my windows. Prices tower than ever before: ' ' J.W.WELCH, WILLAMRTTI. BLOC IT, , Oproarra 1. Oasoos Cnr, Oas. Dr. Wei. B. Knapp, DENTIST, Of Portland, will be in Oregon City officH (CntiMiu building) Monday, Tueaday and Wednesday . of each Week. ' Q. W. CRACK & CO., DUr la General MssciUKbisx NEW-GOODS. ,. ' NEW STORE. , Molalla Ayr., (Ely.) ;- ,1 . : - V. HARRIS, Star Ctrcccry DKALBB IN GROCERIES, FLOUR, FEED, CROCKERY, ETC. Bank of Oregon City. OLD I ST SANXISO HOUSR IN TBt CITY I'aid Up Capital, 150,000. Surplus, $20,S50. pronlci.iit. Vice Prasidant. Caihier. Manacer, Taoaui Caaaaaa Oao. A. Hainme K. O, Civriatc :ukMn R.CannaLD 4 Oeneral Banking Bualne.i Traniacted. Depoalts Received Subject to Check. Approved Bllli and Notes Olic-ounted. County and City Warrants bought. Loam Made on Available Securitv Exchange Bought and 4ild. Collecttona Made Fmnptly. DrifU Sold Available la Any Fart of ta. world. Telegraphic Kxchange Sold oa rortlaad. las Fraaelico, Chicago and New York, latersat Paid oa Time Deposits. . NEW OREGON CITY LAUNDRY. Vlllicetta Ststa Ltssirr IS wow raapAKBB TO DO First-Class Laundry Work Pure Spring Water Used. Work Called for and Delivered. Satisfaction Guaranteed. PATRONIZE HOME INDUSTRY. LOCATION: Old Creamery, Back of Falls View WAGENER L DEHON, Preprlttsrt. ' WASTED: Serer.! InHtworthy gentlem laiie. to trar.l in Ore' a for e.ubll rellahle hoiimt. Hilary S7xO and eip Bteady po .Itlon. Iii'-Uoe refsreni and drxwd .tamD-4 envel'ioq. The Domini in any. TnirJ riuir.Ojit'ia fcldg., Cbicacu CRUELTY TO FEET. Is entirely done awsy with by our shoes. In fact, they are a regular "Society for the Preven tion of Crnelty to Feet." What are their methods? Perfect fit, piompted by respect to the shape of the human foot. A sim ple creed, but doesn't it cover tbe whole field t Then a shoe may treat a foot "shabbily" without being exactly cruet to it. That is to ssy, the show may lack style and wear ing capacity. But oars have the wearing capeetty -and style along with the) fit, and that ahonld bo enough to make you bay them. utium Encl Next Dear to Banatlrter a) AnSrsaaa's. THOS. F. RYAN, Kotary Public tndBatl btato Srofc tSiDiNs iMscaANCB AeescT er OUoeuaa CeOKTV. If oa.r ta Laaa. Ahtru. ! Tin. wl Brawtag et Lata! Paeaaaatt a Saialatsr Office oa seat side Mala atstst, Bwms tih sa4 Tth. OREGON CITV, OREGON. C. D. It D. c. LAToursra Attorneys at tew Commercial, Real Estate a Probate Law Specialties., IFFICE: Csaasrelal 6RE8IN CITY. task lailCiii O10. C. Bbowksli.' i. XS. risiinili EROWELL t CIZTH, ATTOKNKTS AT IAW. Cauflald Baltdiag, - -Oragaa Cltv.Or E. F. DBISGS,. wncuwii bit a. Office : Two Doors Sowth of Courtfaeau iL. C. N. GREENMAN, THR riOHSSB Express aud ' Drayisssu ! '.' .- -P'.l .... if 'vv Parcels dcliverad ta alt p . its uf the ctv. Kct!itt Livsnr r.l ab tilii OREGON CITY, OREGON, Oi Hit Street tejwata tfcs lrlds asg Mm Double and aiofle rlf aad saddte Sataai waraoahaad al the lowest rates, and seerrai alio connected wita) the bara lor loose eiawl Any Information- regarding any kind el stark proaaar attendad to bf leuet or psraos. HOaUBB BOUGHT OK BOI.O The Commercial Dant OF OREGON CITY.. CAPITAL f 100,000. Traaaaets a Gsssral Bankisf Bsslsss ' Loana made. 9111a dUusiiuled. Makes c- I lections. Buy. and tells exrhauge on all polo -In the United HUlea and Knrope and oa Hon KoSg. Deposit, received moled to check. Iwk opon from I A. SI. to 4 P. M. D.C.UTOITRETTB. P. I. DUiiALDSOf Pre.ident. Caihi.- R. FKEYTAG'S.. ...Comer Grocery... Keeps a full line of STAPLE nt FANCY OROCERIRS. PROVid ION8. FLOUR, FEED, FRUITS gnd VEGETABLES at. Lawisl Priest-o- JOHN WELCH, BMlllt. loo ma ts, ft. 7, Baildiag. Pemaaa, Oaaeon. SUay of my Meads aav. tmbto ! Sad met U nw TTlzh ZZzxhcU B. Kiebarda, frmp. Oysters, Fresh and Salt Watei Fish, Poultry, Game, Crabs, Clams, Etc. Turkey., Geoas and Chicken, for Taaakaglriat Dinner. fret Dttinry. Taw Doori Stuth of Armmv 1 GEO. A. HARDING, DIALIB IH IP tandard Pat. Medicines. Faints, Oil. and Window Glaaa. UPreteriptint Accurately Cvmynndd BABPIXO'S BLOCK.