OREGON CITY COURIER FRIDAY, DECEMBER 12, 1902,
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Popular presents at popular prices.
Our fi'Ael'Idliday 'Stock is full of Quality, Variety, Beauty and Good Taste. It is easy to select from, supplies exactly what you want, and it would be a mistake to
buy before you see it. liememoer, tnis spientuu assormieut uumams me h;;uu imug iui ocj y jicuuu imuuic-agcu ui juuu,.
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' '' . '' - , ,We take it for granted that your hearts are in the right place, this year, just as they have always been in the past, and
' that you feel the same generous desire to remember those you love with appropriate and desirable Christmas gifts this season
as heretofore . We are therefore pleased to announce to you that we have laid in a large and very complete assortment of
beautiful new Holiday goods, perfectly adapted to the wants of warm-hearted gift-makers. Our stock is so extensive and
o'v AAJtr ! . i varied, and withal so care tuny selected, mat we ao not see now u iu io please every uigic ycrsuu wuo is iuukiiik m .a i.
desirable and appropriate gift for anybody, old or young. We wish to make our HoliJay announcement this year particularly
1 ' ' " a talk to your pocket-book. We are going to be the people's Santa Claus this season just as far as the inexorable laws of
business will permit by selling you Christmas gifts of all kinds at the lowest scale of. prices known to honest trade. We are
going to make your money far-reaching and profitable in the exchange for Christmas gifts. Wc want you to come in and see
o how little it takes to secure -uitable and appropriate gifts for those you desire to remember. For veeks past we have labored '
industriously to prepare for the Holiday trade, and our store is now fairly shining with a beautiful array of Christmas gifts..
Special pains and much careful consideration was expended to make the collection of Christmas goods one which shall include
something really desirable for every individual, from the youngest to the oldest. We have made it a point to have great
variety in goods of all price, ranging from the merest triflle upwards, in order that you may make good selections at any
price you feel able to pay. Having thus smoothed the way for all classes of buyers by grading and assorting our stock in such
a wav as to mpet the needs of those who have little as W2ll as those wlio nave much to spend, and Having marked all our
gocds at the lowest possible figures, we feel that we deserve your pa-.ronage.
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GENEROUS UNCLE BILL
HIVES TIMELY ADVICE TO
MIS ME1VLY MARRIED
NIECE.
i jipio JRH Locate Here.
(A Realistic Kuinaoce.)
in BTdmoto hamlet back East lived a
tewure .maiden nd a baehful young
laurn, wlrobftd or some years been liv
sh$ vkh but cmo and the Bame object.
U'toey were both hopeless victims of
"Jwo aucrotes" Ui it were doinn most
. JJw:tual work under the direction of
Oijiid himself. Harry suddenly "woke
v ,n$" end decided that procrastination
. i'ne thief of time and bliss and im
..aiw'jifttuly set about to bring matters to
tlcxi. "Hettie.may I-M, er-1" but
JiO'tJwk a header over ashfulnees
"A'aln. would you-ooo-o, er." This
i tiuit Jlettie eame to hia rescue witli a
vareet'"''es, Harry doar, I er-er-I'vu
'Awn trying to say yea all this time anil
I a.iuu it too, if-er yo do," and to this
.,J.v "Harry mtdals that lie popped the
- igeiion. Very soon there was a wu1'-
i :'rt(; .nd it w;va not much longer before
CUnsJo iliU Taylor, of Oregon City, wrote
.Mimii-jrtlirof what he termed her "grit"
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ftUvt propOBeu UIIU ll liiwj uuiu iuvhiv
Intra ho would start thorn up in life:
' .Very boon tlmy began to bid loved ones
,.dieu and were soon speeding in this
ihwouou. i
Vhm the train pulled in generous
teni-.e BUI was at the depot to greet and
weicomo tlif much elated couple,' and
; at tor tic afty congratuliUiouR, c;mdiu'ted
t&ieax straightway to the Eltotric hotel,;
tuig previously arranged for a splen
euit with Jacob Cassell, the suave
,.b alert host, ltvrasiu the' cheerful
Aiti iuriting dining room of the hotel at
fewjikfast next morning, while partak
uf of a tempting menu that was being
1 -i:t'.iy served-that Uncle Mi first un
hiu p'ans to the appreciative now
uvr8, obligatinjt himself, tlrst of all,
V hAM nt furnish f.ir them an ideal
&vmixo home. "But, in the mean
i'i.M,"8rtid he, "you will find, this a
iia-ii, home-like and most agreeable
nfAo Hve."
i.'lT breakfast the anxious now
Mrire, t 1 Unolo BiH'i recjuest, acoom.
.a him about town with a view to
enc ao-iHttintod and arranging in de
.ajiitfU5e matters incidental to build,
j nl furnishing tlionew home, "and,
Z 'or a -durable spot" said Uncle
", & x buiid on : "Let'a go in and con-
I i r i- J- Caok9' our we,1-informed
r " ,c.awke ' eetate npnt. where
is listed tke beat properties in town and
country about." The trio were cordially
received and it wasn't long before J. J.
Cooke had sold Uncle Bill a charming
and comodiou? residence site.
Now since Uncle Bill's first gift to his
newly married niece will be a pretentious
new residence and po-sessing but a
vagm idea as to what would be impos
ing, commodious and acceptable, he
suddenly remembered White Bros, as
being conversant architects and in close
toucli with the building interests here,
who after Uncle Bill had made known
the object of hia visit, Boon arrange 1
ti e plans for a most modern reB".dence.
Uncle Bill then and there also awarded
White Bros, the contract to build it, re
marking that nobody ever questioned
their integrity or facilities In executing a
contract to the letter, and on time, too.
"In erecting a home, one perhaps to
be loft as a tribute of family pride to
succeeding generations, it is absolu ely
important to use only Al building ma
terial, otherwise in a decade or so the
building would topple over." "But,"
said Uncle Bill, with an assured air, ''1
will avoid this diletua. I'll arrange
witft Fred Bakur, owner of the Oregon
City rianiug Mill about the lumber and
interior finish and the sundry articles.
4'he yards aud shops are always filled
with pine and redwood lumber of all
kinds 'and ' dimensions and the mani
fold things needed In the construction of
buildings in these later days.
1,,In the matter of pluinhing," re
marked Vncle Bill, "we cannot use too
much care for bo:h health and comfort
.depohds on good sanitary conditions,
and , nothing contributes so muck
(to ' this end as dues scientific
! dumbing, and when coupled with tin
iseof' porcelain bath tnbB, good sinks
and pretty and appropriate fixtures it
combines convenience aud comfort and
s .well a pleasing interior effect. Now,
to avoid trouble in attor years we'll
make a deal with A. Mihlatiu about exe
cntUig.tue .plumbing , and roofing con
tracts.' Then we "will be ' sure of gKd
workmanship, artistic fixtures-and a
square deal," if A. Mihlstin does it.
It matters not how pretentious a resi
dence may ba in point of architecture, it
ceases to be attractive or eveu tenable
until it haa received the brush of the
j painter and decoratoi" chipped in the
.bride. "Yes, yes, that's so" responded
' Uncle Bill, "aud I'll take no chances on
j a butcher, either. I'll see E. E. G.
j Seol, who's an energetic contractor and
an artist with the brush, doing painting,
decorating aud p;u r hanging, g'viu;
personal attention in the execution o
any job tended him, and from his hands
we will beassurred of a tasfy, rttractive
and inviting residence," declared Uncle
B l.
"Now that our splendid new residence
will soon be ready to move into we'll
next take steps about furnishing it. It
wil 1 be my aim to lwe it 'par excel
lence' " ventured Uucle Bill, " so if
voujoin me we'll go and talk it over
with Frank Busch, our well informed
house furnisher and diligeut exponent
of furniture." The trio were courteously
received at the store and after the a aaid
uous management had made some sug
gestions to the anxious bride, she soon
selected her parlor chamber and bed
room suits and the other requisites in
furnishings for the new home, so entic
ing were the smart and unique edicts
comprised in the stock. Hence Uncle
Bill ordered Frank Busi'h to furnish it
"out and out" from top to bottom, and
to have it spick and span in every par
ticular. The bride was assured that no
pains or effort would be spared to have
the home i-d-e-a-1 iu all respects,
"Among those absolutely indispensi
ble to the welfoieof every community is
the druggist," declared Uncle Bill, with
some emphasis Turning to the young
people, said he "we have a neatly and
well-appointed drug establishment here
that is conducted along progressive lines,
under the censorship of George A. Hard
ing, a prescriptionist of attainment who
looks vigilantly after the details of 'he
business. The presentable premises
utilized are ever replete with drugs,
mediiii es, chemicals and proprietary
remedies, as well as exceptional lines of
sundries, with the manif Id requisites
for the ladies' toilet case. I go to Geo,
A. Harding's with all my prescriptions
knowing that there's a competetent and
painstaking man behind the case," con
cluded the generous Uucle.
"The apparel oft proclaims the man"
insisted Uncle Bill to Harry, "and of
course you will want to meet our lead
ing merchant tailor. He's a boss cotter
and is showing the smartest and nob
biest suitings and wooleus in the market
I refor to William JIcLarty. When a
fellow is togged out in a suit with "Mc
Lurty's" trade mark attached he will
lie acceptable iu the most polite society."
"Great Scott,' Harry, where did yon
got that snipe y.iu are smoking there,
that's about the worst weed that ever
came in contact with my oMactory
nerve " "Throw it away and come
wilh me in here to Crsmer A Freytag's
t;;tr S.ore and got ".in onr syicla!" a
good union made cigar gentleman's
smoke.' The connoisseur smiles with
delight when looking over the varied
and select lines of cigars, tobacco and
smokers' goods that Cramer & Freytag
show. They are our leading makers and
and dealers here, and it is the 'good
goods' and correct dealing with trade
that has given his this well-ordered
place prestige with the public."
"Well, 'the next, question on the
docket," ventured Uncle Bill to Hettie
"is to arrange about the supplies for the
larder. It is the housewife's Bequel to
maintaining the good graces of the men
folk. Now for wholesome sro-
) cerieceries, provisions and tooth
some table delicacies I'll escort
you over to D. M. Klemsen's who con
ducts a well appointed and completely
stocked grocery, where is ever shown a
varied assortment of the most tempting
good things to eat in town, whose pa
trons come, from every nook aud comer
hereabouts, and presumably for a reason,
perhaps that they appreciate the super
ior efTortB and correct ways that char
acterize the business dealings of Klem
sen's Electric Cash btore, our wide
awake and well-versed purveyor to the
larder."
Departing from the grocery, Uncle
Bill in the lead, they made a beeline lor
II. Schraeder's bakery, where the young
couple were iutroduced. "Bread is the
staff of life," he said, "and in the pro
duction of bread, cakes and pies the
successful baker must not be .conten
with making up staple articles only,
but must show originality in order to
captivate the public taste. This is the
secret of the success achieved by Schrae
der who understands so well the art of
catering in this particular branch, ever
offering toothsome and palatable pro
ducts to a lengthy list of heople, and a
good family trade that r ecognizes the
good efforts of this bakery."
"There's one thing more before dis
pensing with the larder," articulated
Uncle Bill. "About good, fresh and
cured meats and kindred articles of food.
I will take you to Brown & Welsh's in
viting and well-ordered market and so
vigilant is the alert management to the
interests of patrous that you find there
every day in the year ihe choicest and
most toothsome meats for an exacting
and appreciative list of families." Uncle
Bill laughed to see the boys handle the
cleaver aud saw with so much dexterity,
but his countenance grew serious when
he stated in unmistakable terms that he
wanted the choicest cu's delivered to
his home.
"Lh, yes, Uncle you were to take us
for a drive." "Yes, yes, I was, and I'll
keep my word too."' Just then a pair
of spirited steeds attaehed to a sub
stantial and attractive surrey, with fine
trappings very apparent, drew up in
front of the hotel. "The rig came from
The Iflk Horn stables" remarked Uncle
Bill, as he looked it over, "our staunch
and well-known livery, sale and feed
stables, commodious with every com
fort for man's best friend,' where is
kept good vehicles for all uses and good
horses, too, including some high step-
pers ; it is this kind of business effort
that has brought P. R.Dirr.ick into good
standing with the public.
"Having ordered the surrey, the next
tiling in line is a set of good double
harness and the necessary trappings for
it, so we'll go up and eee F. H. Cross,
our live maker and dealer in 'horse and
mule millinery' where is always shown
nobby, aitistic and substantial effects in
harness and saddlery and kindred things
in leather goods for either pleasure or
business service. Any fair minded man
will jappieciatn the efforts this house
puts forth to please its hosts of custom
ers, who come from far aud near, af
firmed Uncle Bill.
In late years the subject of scientific
horseshoeing has has been much dis
cussed and justly so,'" asserted Uncle
Bill. "In many states, nowadavs, one
must hold a diploma in order to conduct
a i.orshoeing busines; but " said be"we
hiive an exponeut of this important
branch, that is shoeing horses a'ong
srienlirjo lines, I mean E. Story conduct
ing a well-fitted and busy shop where
only skilled artisans aredevoting their
time to this special line of business, thus
affording the Jpublic good facilities and
scientific methods in caring for 'man's
btst friend.' " As well as general work.
Uncle Bill feeling fatigued from tne
arduous tasks ot the day, asked Harry,
the new adjunct to the family to ac
company him for a stroll. As
this striking couple happened in
trout of the Planet Uncle Bill came to a
sudden haujt . "Come right in and
shake hands with Kelly & Ru'conich, the
genial proprietors. As the doors sprang
behind them, they find themselves
mingling with a clever lot of gentlemen,
who liko themselves, agreed that the
Placet is a well-appointe 1 and properly
conducted rendezvous where gentlemen
can while away leisure moments and
where is dispensed the world's best
goods and choicest brands of old Ken
tucky whiskies.
Emvrsring from the bunk H rry sug
gested Eome place for refreshments.
"How thoughtful" assented Hettie,
"and" but Uncle Bill promptly inter
rupted by saying "then we'll go to H.
M. Harnden's Km
J ".ivjr AW UlJCUt
who will cater at your reception next
week. It is an inviting and cheerful
place where sweetheart or wife never
need have a second invitation to partake
of the dainty bon bons and delicious
fine home-made candies made fresh
every day.
The man that misters whatever
branch he decides to nursue. rnnitRra
most good to his followman or to so
ciety," is the opinion of Uncle Bill,"and
we have no more convincing proof of
this fact than is examplified in Scripture
& Beauliau, whose time and energies
are being put into use behind. the anvil
and at the work bench, along the lines
of general blacksmithing and horse shoe
ing, (employing a skilled horse shoer),and
wagon making. Appropriately fitted
and arranged shops are utilized aud it
is the name that Scripture & Beauliau
has won for Al workmanship and up
right dealing with the public that glv:-s
this place a buso appearance- and the
favor of its patrons.
(Continued.)
For Sale.
Fresh milch cow with heifer calf by
side. Good milker, gentle. Will take
part payment in hay.
P. J. Winkkl,
West Oregon City.
. , A Peculiar Cumuli."
"Within the lust few years many
new fishes have been found in Mexi
co," remarked a memher of the United
States fish commission a few days ago.
"Among the more recent ones is a cat
fish that has the peculiar nnblt of car
rying its eggs and young in its mouth.
"It is a popular belief that nil fish
simply lay their eggs In the water and
leave them to be hatched as best they
may. Such, however, Is not the case
by any means. This new catfish moth
er is much more careful and modern,
for she makes the father care for the
eggs and young. She drops the egga
around anywhere, while the poor fa
ther, swimming after her and gobbling
the eggs up in his mouth, must carry
them for some weeks befofe they
hatch. He can eat nothing during this
time and so grows thin and lean and
lank.
"In this new catfish the male alone
has the big jaws and month. He is lit
tle more than a foot long, but the jaws
and mouth are enormous, for in his
mouth he must carry about twenty or
thirty eggs, whfch are nearly an inch
In tltt meter, l.'ive- than a small mar-