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OREGON CITY COURIER. 14th YEAR. OREGON CITY, OREGON, FRIDAY, DECEMBER 18, 1896. NO.62: A BAD BRBAK 5rS Imt there aro others in our stock. Rockers ;dining,purlor, and easy chair j chairs of all sorts and kinds await your inspection nt our establishment, hi ore, finer, handsomer chairs aro hero than you can sec elsewhere. That's our reason (or claiming your attention to our varied array of invitations to a seHt. In this cbho, seeing discounts description. Chairs are too largo a fraction of your furniture to be bought haphazard. No occasion to look further:. Six chairs for 2.10 and upwards. 11 EL 1,0 Ml' Jk UUSCII, Ths Housefurnishem, OREGON CITY, OR. FfIRE, LIFE 1 And Accident -J For Every Dollar 1L UadinAgencyin I.arsxnt aaaet In the world, S)116,- vuu,uuu. Clackamas County REPRESENTING ROyil Of LlVOrpOOl ,e lr' btialneaa in the world North British & Mercantile SOU Of Il0Ild00o,,et Mre'y nr lnurnc) oflae In tha world. JEtna Of HartfOrd-L,re,t American coinpaujr. COIltlnOIltal Of NOW YOrk 0ua of American conianl.a AND OTHER FIRST-CLASS INSURANCE COMPANIES The Tmelers Insurance Company of Hartford Lnrfeat, oldsat and beet accident Inanranoe comoiar In the world, and alao doea a very lance life laaurance bualneaa. Baxesths LOWEKT , .call on roa blottui urn cju.tiauuu F. E. DONALDSON, at Commercial Bank, t ..OO TO. -6. E BESTOW & CO fob . .. .. DOORS. WINDOWS, MOULDING and BUILDING MATERIAL. LOWE8T CASH PRICES EVEB OFFERED FOR FIMT-CLA88 GOODS. ' Shoe) Oppoalte Congreajatlonal . Chnrch, . Main . Ittreet, 'Oregon Cltjp, Oregon for CHOICE'CUTS and TENDER MEATS go to RICHARD FETZOLD'S CASH MARKETS Seventh Street, Corner of Center, on the Hill. Main St., Opposite Caufield Block. Two Shops, - ' Oregon City, Oregon I I I I I You spend with us you get It's true value In return. Our groceries claim the table on their quality. Any hill of fare made up from our supplies is gilt edged. Thats what every hill of fare should be. To live well you must use Xonly Al groceries. It's about time to bake your Christ mas fruitcake. Let us supply the citron. lemon and orange peel, currants, rais raisins, cider, nuts and spices necessary 16 make a good one. Our stock in this line is unequaled by any In the city. E. E. Williams. Tha Grocar, Thorn a, Muuutc Udf . FT BEE-HIVE 4 A CHRISTMAS CYCLONE Every dollars' worth of Christmas Goods has got to go the com ing week. We shall inaugurate a sweep ing sale of all Xmas goods. Many goods will be reduced to ONE-HALF REGULAR PRICE in order to sell the entire stock before Saturday night. IF YOU GET THERE EARLY YOU GET THE PICK AND ONE DOLLAR WILL DO THE WORK 4 STAFFORD. A very pleasant day yesterday and many farmers could be seen rooting out their spuds. In many places the tubers were entirely froien while the very best of them were froien at least one-third. Some proceeded to haul the crop to the creek and throw water on them to rinse the mud away. Much of the fall plowing has been washed away by the heavy rains. The creeks and ditches having been newly cleaned let it float away to the woods and nvers where it does no man any good. Wm. Fischer of Frog Pond passed here today, enroute to the metropolis, from whence he will depart to Ontario, Can- ada, his former home, where he will re main until February, and in the mean- tme settle up his financial affairs at that place, then return to Oregon to live out his aaany day g- kroner thelOTWnrt carpenters of Clackamas county a title hejias truly won by the many buildings lie lias erected, which will stand as monuments to his memory. Some dogs have begun to trouble sheep hereabouts and it would be ad visable for sheep owners to each form themselves a commit'ee of one to make away with these marauders whenever they sight one of these brutes troubling any flock. Frank Weddle has taken leave of farm work for a few days, and is now visiting his relatives in Jefferson, from which place he moved a couple of years ago. John De Neui and Miss Schroeder spent one day the past week iu the metropolis, presumably buying Christ mas presents. Fred Baker has returned from his trip to Kickreal, where he went some time ago in pursuit of ducks. It is rumored that he got on track of but,one duck. Fred is very non-committal. Mrs. S. L. Hayes, mother of G. E. Hayes, was laid at rest in the cemetery here on Saturday, the 12th inst. Thus the old pioneers are fast slipping away to that bourne from which no mortal e'er returns. December 15th. Length v. round for the xmas tree to which every- one is cordially invited to givo some thing. Those who subscribed lust year and refused to puy must watch out this year for they won't be trusted. Mrs. A. S. James has a fine span of horses now.ulso a fine colt. J.Drehor hut moved into the house of Mrs. James. Captain James has returned to Port, laud to take charge of a flat boat, we are iiifornfcd. Mrs.Lawryof Carbinado, CO., made a very short visit to her neice, Mrs. A. S. James. Mrs. James has had some clearing aoue 01 law. Mrs. James time as renter on the A. Wright place has expired and we guess that she didn't make very much out of the place this season on account of the light crop The Redland literary and debating society met last Saturday night. The question for debate was: "Has the Government Been too Liberal in its Land Grants to Railroads?" After a hot dis cussion the judges decided in favor of the negative. There was a fine program rendered by the young folks. The question for next meeting is : "Resolved, That the United States has done more for the Negro than for the Indian." J. Giskel is leader on the affirmative and D. H. Mosher on the negative. F. Murdock was elected editor of the Red land Star. There will be a grand ball at Linn's mill on Christmas eve, December 24th, given by G. J. Howell, J. Charles and J. W. Linn. Music by Profs. Mink and The Fire Department. Editor Coukikk: As it may be of interest to know a little about the board of delegates of 0. C. F. D., I hereby give the financial affairs for the past eighteen months, from Februury I, 181)5 to No vember i, low, aim also number o: members taken in by companies. Cataract Hose Co. No. 1, in 1895, ad' mitted seven new mombersand two were exempted; Mountain View Hose Co. No. 4 (tho new company), 10 members; Columbia H. & L. Co. admitted seven new members and exempted two ; mak ing an addition of SO active members to the department for the year. FINAKCKS. Receipts 30 new members, 1895 $15 00 3 exempt certificates i 4 00 to the board, no account was kopt of it. A. W. Mti.LN, Secretary. In hand of treasurer from 1894. $10 00 . 75 $19 75 ram out Secretary fees, 1894 $9 00 Printing notices. 1894 : . . 2 50 Janitor fees, 1894 6 00 ireasurer paid full, 1894 2 25 The oe'ive work of tho board being done by tho council, on fire and water, leaves only tho issuing of certificates to tho board so that tho council may as well do away with the board and let each company issuo its own certificates, signed by chief engineer and mayor. The board thinks that t make tho fire men more attentive to tho intoresta of the city, the city should be allowed to collect the road and poll lax from its citizens direct, as in former years, and it is really surprising what an incentive that was in making a good fireman, as it tended to make him keep up his member ship in the department, to prevent pay ment of the tax, while now firemen claim they can keep from paying tax without belonging to the fire depart ment. (19 75 Leaving nothing in the treasury at end of February, 1896. THIS YEAH. In 1896 the membership is 113; by companies Fountain No 1, 27; Cata ract No. 2, 16; Oregon Oity No.' 3, 26; Mountain View No. 4, 22; Fountain ad mitted 14, with 3 exempted and 3 de- Henricia. Good management, a cood "nquenis dropped irora roll ; Cataract, 1 caller and a good time is promised to all "empted and 8 delinquents ; Columbia who attend. . You are invited. Tickets H' 4 L'-Co-i 4 a1'. 2 exempted and OF TWO AT THE THE BEE-HIVE, CAUFIED BLOCK, OREGON CITY. CARU5. Several teams are kept busy hauling lumber forMcCord's new mill at Mulino. Arch. Cooper's horses have the dis temper. The South Carus literary elected the following officers for the ensuing month: President, P. Adams; vice-president, E. H. Cooper; sergeant-at-arms, John Paine. Question for debate at meeting : Re olved, "That the Farmer is in Better Condition Today Than He Was 20 Year Ago." Leading disputants, Arch Cooper and Ras. Keables. The school and literary- society will give a literary entertainment and basket social at the school on December 18th, after which they will adjourn to Pain.'s hop house and all who wish can dance. Mrs. E. C.Jones is on a visit to Oregon City. Elmer Armstrong has lost another horse. 25 cents ; supper from 5 cents up. A. T. Plowman Diad. Died, at his home near Redland last Tuesday, A. T. Plowman, aged 67 years. Comrade Plowman was born in Har rison county, Ohio. He attended the New Athens college when the war of the Rebelion broke out. He enlisted in a Indiana regiment and was attached to the Mississsippi squadron of gunboats, on which he received an injury that caused his transfer to to the invalid corps in which be served his full term of enlistment, 3 years. Comrade Plow man came, to this state in 1877 and bought land to the amount of 160 scare Mttf Kedlaadin this county, on which he first built a hut out of shakesrclosing in three sides and over head, with mother earth for a floor. In this he passed his first winter in Oregon. The injury Mr. Plowman received while in the service permitted him to draw a pension of 18 per month. His death was caussd hydropsy, a disease contract ed while in the army although he wasn't much afflicted. He worked early and late, saved his money and at his death had built a pleasant home and had much valuable property around heie; he also gained the love and respects of all his neighbors and was strictly honest in his dealings and ever ready to assist tne poor. His funeral was well attended and was conducted by Comrade H. D. Johnson, which only consisted of a few patriotic pieces, gongs, and a few remarks by H. D. Johnson. The army of the living God, To his command we bow. Many of our comrades have past the And some are passing now. flood, December 14. Ekgikekb. 8 dropped from roll Receipts 22 Active certificates til 00 6 Exempt ; 5 00 $16 00 Expense of board Secretary fees, 1895 $12 00 Printing 2 V5 Secretary fees for 1896, to date, noveiuDer itn , ....... 1 00 RURAL DELL. During the bad weather the farmers are doing nothing and living till spring on confidence. ' Alfred Knenzi is building a kitchm and woodshed. J J. Bigdow Is outting cord wood at Maple Lane. Our school seems to be progressing nicely under the management of Miss Ida Yoder Tl.e y . P. 8. O. E. monthly butioess meeting was held at the Smyrna church Mo nitty evening, December 7. aiism luamm uroexer isat home again. Will is in Sconce took a trip to Canby Mondav Dec 14- Dkwdroi-. Kipans Tabules cure bad breath. $15 25 Leaving on hand November 18th , 1896, 75 cents. The city council paid bills for printing active certificates to the amount of about $10, and as it was considered a donation For Over Fifty Years. An Old and Wkix-Triid Rbxidv. Mrs. VMnslow's Soothing Syrup has been ned for over fifty years by mil lions of mothers for their children while teething, with perfect, success. I soothes the child, softens the gums allays all psin, cutes wind colic, and is the best remedy for Diarrhoea. I pleasant to the taste. Sold by Druggist in every part of the World. Twenty five cents- a bottle. Its value is in calculable. Be sure and ask for Mrs. Window's Soothing Syrup, and take no other kind. Christmas ...Presents! FOR 5 CENTS Illustra'ed toy books, superior to 1 most 10c ones; dolls, games, artis tic booklets, purses, whisk brooms, Christmas cards some as low as 2c ; a bottle of perfume. Exprntrt are greater and yet we have reluced the price of adtnimion lower thon ever be tune we want everybody to come to the Redmen'i manque ball. December 25 h. I FOR 10 CENTS La'ge toy books, mouth harps, autograph albums, dressed dolls, booklets, purses, perfumes, Japa nese trays, cloth bound books, juvenile books, with board covers in colors; metal pin cushion and tooth pick holders, pretty pictures, mounted with mat; knives, cellu loid picture frames, mirrors, diaries. CANEMAH. Mr. "immons and family of West Siiie have moved to Caneinah. Mr. Telfnrd Iihh gone to Tacoma where he will be employed In a woolen mill. Mr. Fields and family have moved to Portland. Miss Maud D.iiitliit ha returned rom an extended vint to relatives near the Columbia. The Southern Pacific railroad will soon have the washouts at .Strnuc i'n fllle I up. l lie recent higii water caiMed it considerable damage. The Canemah Sunday school will give a Christmas entertainment next Wed- pefdsy evening, admission free. The Suudsy school his been progressing nicely under the management of Super- I trndent G. W. Cwnpe. All of their FOR , 15 CENTS lamp shades, hand- Japanese painted opal-glass trays for trin kets and tilings useful and orna mental ; cloth bound books, regular size ; artistic metal paper knives, embossed metal trays, hand painted celluloid book marks, dainty six-page calendars, sachet packages, picture frames, mirrors, knives. will each give an entertainment Christ mas. December 14. XX. REDLAND. The M. E. and Evangelical churches former entertainments were beyond criticism, so a od time U niticiptus I. Nearly all the town and viPa-fes of nnv cize in this county l ave organized a literary widely. ButCjnemih hm not taken that opportunity of improving Hit o n i i the mind. The people of this place are .Henricia of Beaver Creek was in , . , ' . . onr burg Saturday. -n. u u-,,r.um ..r. u.-0 C. Shumway and Minnie Shumway I ,.v,n h , .h,ltfl, -m hi. of Logan were visiting friends at Linn's I , -ff, , .,.. t . .nia: , asm of the people of this plan. s th t Mon- guch an orginizail 1 1 in ijr ha aft x ted in mill Sunday. W. Courtright was down town day. The subscription paper is going its FOR 25 CENTS Medium-size fully dressed dolls, a large variety of hand-painted celluloid novelties, Venetian iron novelties (new), a large line of calendars ;2')0 substantially bound books, all English or American classics or by well-known authors; hair brushes, chilil'a tjil.li. ta nut pick s ts, paper knives, 120 page juvenile books. Delft vases, i diaries, pocket dictionaries, lilocks and games, toy tea sets, metal and China t'ays, plush autograph albums. FOR 35-40-50-75 CENTS AND $1.00 We have innumerable dainty, ornamental and useful articles :hat we have taken oarticular trouble to select, for those who want " something pretty but cheap." HIGHER PRICED ARTICLES Gold pen, with pearl holder, $1 .50 Gold fountain pen(Watermin,)$2.50 Teplitz vases and trays, $1 and up. Bohemian glass ware. Wave crest ware, 75c and up. Glass medallions, 25c and up. Toilet sets, $1 and up. Photograph albums, 75c to $7 .50. ' Teachers' bibles, $1 to $7.60. Gift books, 25c to $7.50. Perfumery, 23c to $5.00. i ALWAYS DESIRABLE FOR GIFTS Work boxes, wri ing desks, writ ing companions, collar and cuff Imxes, necktie boxes, handker chief boxes, baby toilet boxes, smokers' sets,lalies' pocket books, gentlemen's bill tiooks, music rolls, hand-painted silk and satin handkerchief and glove holders, family bibles. , Jr- BOOKS AND BOOKLETS We have some new and very Sretty hooks to ret iil at 35, 40 and ) cents. ' They are very dainty and make most desirable presents for small expenditures. For $1 we have some very choice 2 volume sets, consisting princi pally of histories like "Prescott's Mexico," historical novels and English classics. be I the neir fut nre. December 12th. Progress. We have HUNDREDS OF ARTICLES that must be seen to appreciated. We would like to have you come In and see them. You will be made Just aa welcome whether you buy or not. HUNTLEY'S TWO STORES, OREGON CITY, OREGON.