The Oregon mist. (St. Helens, Columbia County, Or.) 188?-1913, October 26, 1894, Image 3

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Newspaper Page TextOREGON MIST. rvBLiraio mar Friday, filDE-HEAD PARAGRAPHS. Poimmci at Ooau. Th ntw pottoffloe at OoMs It all ready lor bust tieta. We have been informed that he oflloet at Reuben and Neer City Will be discontinued aa eoon aa tfa Oobie offlos li fairly established. - PumTT of Biiifi. Tbereereln tba harbor at Portland Just now mora large shipt than hat aver been there before at any one Hate. Tba vessel doming to tli Columbia river now an of ft far Utter olaat than heretofore, MoscULAa RlllUMATIIM. Mr. Geo. Arcblbtld, of doble, baa been in the Wood Samaritan hospital (or about two weekt aufTartng from muscular rheumatism. We learn, however, that ha la home again and much Improved. HliTY Raix.Peruaps tba heav. leat rain of the season fell laat Mod. da afternoon end night. The water came down in bucfcetfult for eeveral hourt at in dayt of yore when it rained thirteen montht In the year; and itill there more to come. BAtniai'i Naw Sonoouiouia. The enterprising olty of Kalnier oan now claim "the flaeet aobnohoute in the oonnty and do ao with pride and with out fear of successful oontradictraa. Tlx new public eohool building at that faaccll certainly a aiilanrflri HIHn It ie a oiedit to the place and the peo ple, and a monument to their eater- Pmhtt or Dncit. Ducks am ap parently more plentiful juit now than they have been for yeara at thie time. Portland hunters have etpeoiatly been successful in capturing the feathered game during the put two weeka, It le no uncommon occurreiMO for Al Johnson, of the St. Cbarlee hotel. Portland, to bag at many duck aa he oan earry In one day'e shook pYTfitiw Ball Tomioht. Tonight the Knightt of Pythlat ball lakee place at the opera-house under the auipioee of Avon Lodge Ho. M. Oreal prepsi alloot have been made for a grand time, end no doubt the protramme entire will be carried out. Tickets, In cluding supper, 11.50. The KnighU are thoroughly alive and will aiiare no pain in making the kali a euooeet In very particular. Omoox Pauait. The Cincinnati Poet tpeakt in bigheet praite of a ear of prunee end plume' received in that rlty recently from Oregon. Tblt it the first fruit ever eent to Cincinnati from thia state. Our fruit is only be ginning to be known east of the great Korkiee. Every pound of f rait put n in firsKiless shape and eent esat wi! aaisl in creating ft demand for more like It. - Tut MoimtaiY. The United Stales coast defense shin. Monterey, petard up for- Portland Wedneeday. The groat battleship waa in charge of Pilot Patterson and waa drawing 23 feet of water. She made the run from As toria to Portland without a single misbap, which demonatratea that at even this eitremely low stage of waler the largeet ships can ascend in teieiy to the metropolis of Oregon. Mivr Lisa Tun. The man that can't take bit borne paper buys gold bricks made of brass, plays the shell game, gelt "flimflammed," bites at the eoap racket, eigne a contract whioh - conies up in the bands of en innocent third party aa e promissory note, and makee a fool of himself a thousand waye. This man it aa unfortunate ae tha other man who now takee more nana re than he baa time to read, and eonseauentl cannot take lilt borne Th finiucB Pottbi. The steam mr T. 1. Potter ie again back on the Aatoria route, running with the Tele kAn Tha Thorn neon has taken the niece of the Qneen against the Lor line, ao that now the mail boats are in tha lead usual v. the rotter Dealing h. TaUnhona and the Thompson beating the Lurline. They are ell feat (oats and none of them have moon advantage over the other, end in the meantime the traveling publio ie pro vided with a good sonic. . , Pat You ScBicgirTiow. Poet- roasters would do newspaper publish era and tome newspaper readert a good turn if tbey would inquire when a man refuses to teke bit paper from the office, whether he hae paid np ell arrears and ordered it discontinued. If he hat not done so, the postmaster ahould eiplain that the law will oom pel him to pay for the paper whether he takee it from the office or not, and that the only way he hae to stop it ie to pay whet be owee the publisher. Exchange, . ' Board or IioATOii.-Artioles Of incorporation have been Bled with the secretary of state incorporating i L a floenM The obieot ie to conduct a general -in.i..iin immigration and ndver- ti.in bureau in the interests of the etatee of Oregon and Washington, .. nf the scheme are C H. Dodd. Oeerga J. Ainsworth, H. W. v T. Durham. J. P. Marsnal, .... n Whtui and George S. Batty, The oanltal stock ia Axed at 1100,000, divided into 10X sharee. Noted Biimm XhuiFMnk kum, president of the Portland Bay Ingt bank of Portland, died at hie wit in that cltr lest Friday night of jar. uaium wa BOAPPOOaEL October ralnt are with ns. Ftrtaers and eteckmen bave had ample time the patt three weeke of good weather to make full preparation lor the winter. Will Freeman met with a serioee pries and pubtlo spirit and their ap- cold1,nl UHMk h Yn ,. ".tl preolation of the valae of education! h! l!,,chi,L- H! fcP.'w? caught in the lines and palled the team and maonine oaov over me 0007. a detailed description of the struct ure it not possible at this time, but it merits an extended notice of tbat kind which we hope to give H soon, After the monumental diffieullle which never fail tn be thrown in the way of publio enterprises io this county, the building hae been almost utlrely completed and waa occupied by the soliool this week. On last Fri day evening the building was dedi cated with suitable o-reinoniw by the pupus ana principal, the uxerclaes ncludiug an ititertwtiiiK niUHiotilanti literary program by the Wagner-Mes-erve orchestra and the members of the chool, followed by an eloquent ddi- eatory address by Prof. T. J. Cleeton, the principal. At the close of these exercises the large hull in the second story was quickly prepared for dancing and soon a large number of those present were industriously engaged lu orablping at the shrine of Terpsl- ouore. near midnight eupper we announced and upon repairing to one of the balls of the primary depart ment the guttata were eerved with a supper whioh did full credit to the iadiea who prepared it There ia yet some finishing work to be done oil lh building which will be done at once and then Rainier can point with pride to a building which ae a business proposition alone will yield a hand some profit upon the money, labor aud energy invested. Lboal PubuoatioW In his address before the Oregon Prete Association, President Campbell said: "The laws ol Oregon require lewer legal publica- tiooe than lhoe 01 any other elate In the union. Many of the moet im portent noticee to tha people of the oounty and elate are to be found on some out of the way, airty ouiietin board that ia Terr seldom scanned by the intelligent public The average ciliten will at once recognise that thie course largely deieate tha purpose ol legal publication. Wbvre publicity is required in a legal proceeding it ia to be found alone in tba newspapers Every ether method of reachint? the eye of the publio ia partial and in eomplete. Acioat the Flaws. A family of seven grown persons and 'a baoy ar rived ia tbit city a day or to ago irom ibe Mississippi valley, eaye the Salem Statesman, by learn across the plains all the way. The lather and mother, whoee name ie Fisher, arrived here some three months ego, the health of the mother being so shd did not dare eomplete the tour by wsgon. The new arrivals consist 01 lour nrotners, two eieters and the wife and baby of one of the brothers. The baby waa born during the trip and fifty yeara from now will be able to mske a good speech relative to hie pioneer adven tures crowing the plains. Boat Umbt. Tuesday morning the Lurline picked up a fisherman who waa clinging to an upturned boat juat below 8tella. He had been fishing, and bis net beoominar entangled around a snug, cepaiaed the boat. He bad been upturned for nearly two hours when picked up. and wav nearly exhausted. Captain Olnuy landed the man at Maygera. RirMMiB Hot Guilty. The case of the State of Oregon against E. O. Bummer nnJer a charge of incest, tried in the circuit court thie week reenlted in a vetlict of not guilty The caae occupied tha time of the nourt all dav Monday and Tuesday and went to the jury Wednesday, who after beina: out but a short time agreed ae above elated. mMa Ovbbsoabd." Wedneeday mnrnine aa the Young America waa GEOLOGICAL aWRYEY. Oae Ie oat tha Boards tot the Neba- leas Valley. . Hr. Charles D. Walcett, director of the Cnlted States geological rarvey, met a number of business men of Portland Toss day morning at the Chamber of Commerce In tbat city, and In aa Instructive and sn tartslnlng wsy told of the work of his de Telopmsnt of the country. It wss adits a representalave meeting, sad the greatest interest waa manifested by all present. Mr. Wslcott twlksd en tirely In an informal way , and was iniro- duosd to those present by Mr. Frank Hot ter, secretary of the Chamber of Commerce. In a few brief remarks, regarding the mis sion of the gentleman and the important work now being prosecuted under bis direc tion. Mr. Wslcott prsmlaed his remarks by ctvlnc a brief history of the work of tbs gsoloRlcal survey, showing me nr en deavors of the Hsyden end Wheeler expe ditions, and, later on, the eccnniprUhmsnts of Clarsnea King, until the works of recon- nalsance lapped one another and were fin ally merged Into a national surrey. The remarks of the director were inns- t rated with a aeries of rasps, showing not only topogrnpbicsl snrveys made in many sections of the country, bat sbo the com pleted geological work. In a comprehen sive manner he explained what had been performed, and what was sxpectod to be done. There had now been about 800,000 squrs miles of country surysyed, bnt be found e blank In the northwest portion 01 tbs United States He came here to see for himself the eoontry and meet with those who were interested in the geological work, sad furnish such information as lay in his cower, It bad been proposed to place a pany in the field and explore tbat part of Oregon lying southeast of Mt. Adams, to determine the extent of coal lands in tnst region One tremble was tbat each state bad a ria-bt to have work done within its bound arles, snd this led to comparatively small amounts being appropriated for snrveys 10 destxneted districts. 80 far as Oregon was concerned he hoped to bave the topograph ical work in such sections as selected, speedily done, when the geologists would taks up the sheets and locate Ibe different " AweVdfi4 ' Kljheit ISwr Wefl4ai Faff. CM? SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT Large Assortment of Pure and Ficsh Drugs and Patent Medicines -AT TMt- breaklng bis shoulder aud otherwise bruising him. Mrs P. A. Frakee ia "till quite sick at her home; Pr. Cliff la. attenniog her John Piper it in the hoe pita) in Port- land, undergoing treatment for throat troubles. A lame tumor waa removeo. from hia throat by the physicians io charge and prosppefe are good for hie early recovery. Wm. Honeyman ia potting up a eomplete creamery to be operated by steam on His dairy rancn near nere. Duck shooting hat fairly com menced, and aeveral good killings have already been made by lucxy shoetista. A. Holadav. D. W. Price and 3. G Wua. of this olace. attended the Inter- State Fair at Taooi.ia, on the 20tb. They pronounce Columbia oounty a superior Dlaca to anything; teen in Washington. Weddings have been nnmeron here the peat month. John ' Schmitka and Miss Lida Newman, Fred Adama and Mias A. Hendricks and J. Shnltx and Miss 8. Karotre. being tba latest to launch into tba sea of uncertainty, All are young and well known people here. Mr. and Mrs. Shulta will reside in Portland. A large yield of splendid potatoes it reported by our local growers. Mr. W. W. West ia quit tiok at bit home. Mn O. V. 8t. Helene closed a suc cessful term of school here last Friday, t a r.i! hu i.,.t umnWl characteristics of the eoontry. This would Aa J VtUUIUKVI wwm w "--a , ... ... fln. twrMtnr residence on hie place be followed by a third map. showmx ins PJe . MOST PERFECT MAD 3. a mm Craoa Cream of TatttrPowder. ft from Ammonia. Alum or any ether sduHsrant, 40 YEARS THH STANDARD, FKOM VBBMOM1A. St. Helens Drug Store - - - TOILET ARTICLES S0APS,PERFUMERY,BRUSHES,P0WDERSt&C. Prescriptions Compounded AT ANY HOUR DURING THE DAY OR NIGHT Dr. Edwin Ross, Proprietor north of here. Messrs. Wm. Dsggett and Edward Godwin, of this place, are attending school at the Arriculinral College at Corvellte, and Missee Marie Watte, I Gertrude Mullios and Mr. Bert West, at Monmouth. Several other of our young people will commence in the winter term. AH 01 wnicn ie very gratifying to the friends of eduoatwn. PEER IBliAHD. Hon. Norman Merrill visited his mother and other relatives here last week. Mrs. Bunicardner is visiting hereon, I. 8., and hia family down on Clatekanie, Robert Commincs. foreman for Muckle Bros, is busy sowing rye eod red top seed oa the overflowed bottom land. Rev. Btroop Inlands to preach next Bun- day at 1:30. It is reported that Freeport, Wash., is to bavs a creamery, which will be completed for batter and eherss by next spring. Free- port is getting woke op to the fact that If she expect to sell her produce, she must make it marketable. One day last wsek the railroad train killed two steers marked ' H. C," at the George Merrill bouse, and aseconseqaenee the "joriea" bed a barbecue. One of Ibe steers was thrown twenty feet There Is a continual slaughter of etoek along the rail road in this neighborhood , and it looks ss If tbs company will soon bave a grave to srapty. A verv bold theft waa committed on Muckle Bros, ranch laat Tuesday forenoon, 80ms one stole a lead-colored small boat with arson ears, with which tbe men used to ferry. Deer Iland slough C. L. Olsen, in spite of bird times, added another great cottage to the Improvement of this neighborhood. It ooneiata of six rooms, thoroughly anished and tarnished In a comfortable manner. Such improve ment is commendable, end shows' what snergy. prudence ead economy win a a. The carpentering wss done by Mr. reter- oThery Jo Portland and Just off f -J - the mouth of Snappooeo bay, Joa Per rank, a deckhand, fell overboard. He waa a fond swimmer, however, and managed to keep aBoat until a email boat cama to bit rescue from shore. Chabobd With Bobolabt. The case of William Lynch charged with hurolarv went to trial in tha circuit court yesterday. Tbe esse promises to be an Interesting one. a. numoer of wltneesee including Sheriff Bears and Dr. Moore, of Porland, were pres ent to testify in tha case. SrxciAL Notiob.-A liberal offer will he made the ladies of Columbia oounty by calling at The La Mode millinery parlors, zzs nret street, Portland. Kew store ind stylish goods. 1. -:!.. Jiuua VW lalll wsw"" Portland'! most progressive knatnLa men. and contributed very largely to the olty't rapid growth tt. aame to Portland early dayt and by Uriel aconomy and hnsiness ..gacity had fcm"'u ...... 1, .hi. wealth. The Dekum k..iMi.- nna of the finest in Portland stands ae a monument to the memory of tba dead banaer. n Viu Not Go. Governor Pen laat nieht received a moet ur- ,"T" f,m Secretary E.M Ward.ll. of tha California poltat atate oommittee, inviting him to epeak .1 Matmnolitan temple, San Franehwo, aayt the Oregonian. The governor responded that tba pressure of private apfofBolal dutiat will pot permit him ?. 7 ,k. .it This it tbe laat of a eerie! of lettert aod lelegrsma the loTernorbse received from the Cell "ornla popullstf. They seem to have been most MOur hu J"" ioes,bul tbe governor appears M.haw given HP hopeless sass .u.-".-S converting tbe pnblro to bis vlewt. The painting waa done by C. C. Clark and sn, of Kenben. MAURI E P. AH DKRflON POWELL. At rttbbsnr, Sunday October xi, lws, Harvey Ander son and Miss vore rowan, mv. Aauner, OfBnlating. OBITUABT. BLAKK. Mrs. Mary L. Blake, a nioneer ol I860, died of heart failure at Meer City. Wednesday, October IT, 1S94, at S o'clock A. M aged S years, 10 months, IS days, Mrs. Blake waa born in Ripley oonnty Indiana, December 4th, 1831. When she waa eleven years old her parents moved to Knox county, Illinoia, where she lived until married to Francis A. Fowler, January 1st, I860. Shortly .fur har marriara the turned toward A Toaac Haater. the dielant weet, and with a namber A eorresDondsnt from tha flortn I of friends, crossed the plains with ox- Rantiam writes : Arthur Berry, the teams, reaching tbe Cascades during O vaar-nld son of Lea Berry, who livee the latter part of October, 185. Dur- ... ... I ji . L. I, . . i i i . . i K r, . near IMtrois, naara ine oiu aog oara-1 mg ine inaian irouoies in mo w, ino-across the river Saturday, so he took hit father'a rifle and strolled out tu tee what he might tee. About suu yards up the river ha taw the hornt and bead of a deer swimming down stream. Arthur opened Bra and shot aa fast ae be could, but the gun wat a trifle heavy for tbe youngster and kinked him over a few timea. but he would pluokily get op and bang away again, firing in all eeven shots, one of whioh struck the deer in the spine, whereupon it swam ashore end fell in the bushes al tbe boy's feel. By that time he had become ao excited that be could not work tha gun. It wat for tunate that the one shot struck him wat fatal. The deer wat a very hand tome specimen and weighed 115 pounds dressed. A'thtir will not speak to common boys how. Full end complete stock and lowest living profile at Doiman'e. J. ft. Watte, of SoaoDooae, county school euperiotciU for Columbia oounty, we in St. Heleut Tuesday. - J. M. Archibald, of Goble, and E. O. Darling, of Plttahurg, were in the county seat the Brat of the week. Geo. B. Davis, W. W. Page, Judge Capias, attorney of Portland, were in atteudauoe on court thie weak. they lived at St Helene, and a num ber of timet they were called to tbe fort for protection. They elso lived on Lewie river, in Washington, for a number of years, bat for over thirty yeara she had lived about Near City. Her hueband died May 6th, 1880. To them were born eight eons, seven of whom still live, and were present at her burial. On tbe 15th of February, 1887, she wat married to Heury Blake, who aur vivos her, and with a brother of tbe deceased, Mr. Cross, her eons, and the entire oummunity mourn her loss. For a number of years the wat onnneoted with the Evangelical church, but recently had united with the church of God. She waa a faith ful wife, a loving; mother, a trusted friend : oar loss is her gain, for the rests from her labors and her works followed her. The funeral . services were oonduuted by Rev. T.T.Vincent, of Portland, who chose aa hia text, Isaiah SI :11 : - "Therefore the deemed of the Lord shall return, and ooine with - einging onto Zion, and everlaeting joy shall be upon their hesd : they shall obtain gladness and joy ; vatid sorrow and mourning shall flee away." T. T. vikokkt Judge Blanch ard was here Monday looking after business pertaining to final proof on homes loads. economic resources of tbe district surveyed. It was not the purpose of the survey to locate mines, but tbe result of Its labors would prove of great value to prospectors for minerals, es it could be seen st a glance at the maps what the formation of a given territory was. and. with a data furnished. work could be intelligently carried on, such niapa would be of practical use, and of treat value to the Investor, mining men, and all others Interested In we develop ment of the country It was proposed to advance tbe work In Oregon, Washington, and Idaho rapidly as nossible. Tbe coal lands would receive at tention firat. Iron depot Its following. Mr. H. M. Csks desired to know U sny particular steps need be taken to determine what work ahould first be done in Oregon. Mr. W. B. kewbory believed that the Ne- halem valley would 'prove an inviting Held. It was tha opinion of many people tbat large deposits of both ooal and Iron were to be found there. Mr. Weloott stated tbat that section cer tainly would be given attention, U desired. Tbe reausst should be put in some form so at to be of record, when be wouia instruct a nartv to make a recannoissanee, and if I " ... that developed the geologic aeterminauon could succeed. Mr. Cake believed that the exploration of tbe Nehalem country would prove of more Interest than any other part of the state. Tbere wae a prevailing sentiment tbat tbs locality was rich in mineral deposits. A line of railroad was proposed to pass through the valley, and, from data now se cured, there were nee prospects tor ootn coal and Iron. Certainly the survey would meet with the desire of tbe people of the stste. - ;' Mr. Wslcott snared those present, from the feeling manifested, tbat the work would be taken ap. and that the eoontry selected would he examined most thoroughly. It wss proposed to start the work In Oregon and tbe only question waa where to com mence. Mr. Oliphent asksd the gentleman If tbe matter eoold be facilitated by the Chamber of Commerce tafclng up tbe matter, and by resolution asking that the survey be mode Mr. Walcott thought tbat It would, end ad vised that the proper resolution be framed and sent to the members of the Oregon del egation at Washington, who would then lav the matter before the interior nepers meat It would thus be brought to his notice. He would do all possible to hasten the work. At the conclusion of his interesting re marks a vote of thanks waa tendered Mr, Wslcott. He left last evening for Boise City. Idaho, where be will remain a lew days and thee prooead ta Washington, , Grand Jsury Beport. In the Ciranlt Court of the tStete of Ore- con for Colombia County, To the Hon. Thomas A. McBrlde, Judge of the above named court: We, your undersigned grsnd jury for tbs October, 18M. term of said court, make this as our final report and respectfully repre sent to tbe court: That we have carefully Invsstigstsd all charge of crime presented to us, end havs returned into court true bills in all cases where we deemed the evidence sufficient. That we visited the couaty Jail and found It neat and clean. That we visited the offices of the clerk. h.rllV and treasurer and found each of there offices filled with accommodating and efficient o (Boers, their books snd accounts neat and well kept. We found from the Investigation that we made that the county court is carefully iapectlng the books and accounts of tbe sheriff, clerk and treasurer, and did not deem It necessary for us to go to tha expense of employing an expert to expert the books and accounts of the officers. We did, however, maxe en ex amlnation of the fees collected by the clerk and sheriff and found that their account of fees are properly kept, and that tbe fees collected by these officers are being turned over to the treasurer and receipted for by him as required by law, And now, having completed our labors, we ask to be discharged Richard Cox. Foreman, Jona H. adaks, liAwasaca AacaisAte, Lyuas MiaaiLL, . Kardal V. Bunas, Oso. H. Lbmohv, 8. Baolsbb. Miss Edna Mills ie visiting friendel ia Portland. Sidney Dell returned to Vernonia! last Thursday, presumably to push tbe railroad question. A. A. Mead, of Pebble, waa in town a couple of dayt thia week. Mrs. tt. U. wenuvs waa a passenger i on the stage to Cornelias, laat 8 slur-1 CZjrjn J-JTHlT iiCJs fc-i - L-JC ri iV-T iJ day. ' IMI. Jnm ..In.nul In ttia ViTImV I last Saturday with a number of friends from Marion county. Mice Dora Powell, of Pittsburg, and Mr. H. Anderson, of YambiU oounty, were married laat Sunday at tna resi dence of tbe bnde't parents near Pittsburg. Rev. F, Leaner officiating. Thebauoy couple started for their homo in Yamhill county Tueeday morning. A oartv of eeven bold banters left here last Saturday for an elk hunt on the divide between Rock creek and the lower Nebalem. Ore Lavender takee tba pie for cap- turine the first dog salmon of tbe season. . Rube Seteeman and Vio Brown, of Forest Grove, bave been banting and fishing in the upper Rock areek country, for nearly a week. They are now camped in town waiting lor a run of salmon. John Baker had tbe good lock to kill a big black bear laat Saturday, while on hit way from tba ranch to Vernonia. Joe Hickenbottom and Jim Palmer are stopping on the former's ranch on Bock creek. If all tha railroad propositions suc ceed that are on foot. Vernonia will be a great railroad center some time, What's the matter with the dog aalmoot Ia it possible tba people at tbe mouth of the river have taken ail tne fish for tbe canneries, and will wa poor people np here have to teke our ruta bagas atraigut, mil winterr THE ST. CHARLES HOTEL Contsr Trost sad Morrison Btrte. Thia ie the moet popular hotel in Portland, and hai been for r- many yeara. If yon want to meet a friend you will surely find him at tbe 8t. Charles. It also enjoys tbe patronags of the business men of (be northwest. Courteous attendanta. p KTorit HoteI of tba City of Portland. q w,; knowlbb --" THE BANQUET Mais Street, gt. Hsiens. Oregon. FINE WINES, LIQUORS, AND CIGARS tXks Ubtsfc "VWetnatarM tfeer" iset.as Vamafct, A Good Billiard and Pool Table ie provided for the use ol f fms. snd parties who Visa. I spind a pleasant hour should remember THK BANQUET." tB the 9ret emk sjset f glqnera et wss Asm. . - . . ..'..- Card Tablea are at tbe disposal of patronswho p" sure luem hum hhj wm am wmi u W. JL. MJEEKEB. Proprietor LEADING - RESORT - IN - THE CITY MXJC3K:IjH3 brqb UAWVWACnmKBM OF aim BftALEXl 19 Rough and Dressed Lumber and we can assure I The steamer Thompson arrived at St. Helens before lt:30 on Tuesday on her wav on. uompeuuon ia a good thing for tba traveling publio. Vfasa Baby wss sick, we gave her Castorm, When she wss a Child, ate cried f or Cestomv FIR AND CEDAR: Of Every Style, Grade and Variety T THE OLD STAND, ST. HELENS Whsa aba had CUIdrsa,sbs gavetbsm Oasterla. STOP FOR YOUR MEDICINS AT THE Fruit Trees- APPLB TttEEat Northern 8py. Bullsenborg. Ben Davis, I Baldwin, Qrsvenstein, Kto. ' rBBRB TttBEBt ' Italian, Petite and Silver. CLATSK AN IE DRUG STORE WhereyouwiU find tha largest stock of Patent Mediciues, Prescription Drags, Toilet Articles, etc., ever found in Columbia County. DE. ej. E. PTAT.Ij, Proprietor Plum, Cherry and Pear Tress. Our Appls snd Prune Trees are grafted from our own young bearing orchard, and are true to name and free from pesM. A Biea lot of Currant. Gooseberry. Wine-1 berry and Karbeart Kaapoerry. A. IIOLADAY. Bcappoosa, Or. PROFESSIONAL. JJE. A. F. McULBBf. PHYSICIAN AND 8UBGE0N. Rainier. Oregon. pB. B. a. CLIFF. PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON. 8k Helena, Oregon. J-), j. x. Ball, FHYSiniAN AND SURGEON. Olatskanle, Columbia county, Or. jyu kdwix iota, PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON, tt Helena, Oiegoa. I The tablet are atwaya anpplied with tha Beat Ediblea and Delietv cies tha market affords. ' TERMS REASONABLE FOR REGULAR BOARDERS Having been newly refurnished wa are prepared to give aaHsfac- .. tion to all our patrona, and solicit a shnra of your patronage. J. GEORGE, Proprietor, St Helens, Oregon iMFaXTUTT1 BROS THE LEADING MERCHANTS OF "Vernonia and Cornelius. Ugn. ' WRITE TO CORNELIUS FOR STAGE DATES. FISHERMEN AND CAMPERS SUPPLIED D K. J. at. T. CHALMIB. . . J. H, DECKER , . . hnoiM s o ria.Lj a. rtist The old and reliable barber hat hia raaon Just aa sharp aa can be found, and will abave you oom fortably and quickly for only fifteen eenta. OXVE HIM JL CALL AT THE OLD STAND ON STRAND ST PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON. St. Helene, Oregon. tT H. MKSKBVa, Surveyor and Civil Engineer! DKLENA, OREGON. nnnntv Snrvevor. Land Surveying. Town I Platting and Kngineering work promptly executea. The Ublo will be tappUed with the beet the market afforda. Bssrd bi the Day, Wesk, or Ksath at Rssssnstla rst:s Everything Clean. A Share of Yonr Patronage ia Solicited. A. H. BLAKESLEY. Prop. ST. HELENS, OR Half Nebalem valley came to St. Helena thia week. Court business and purchasing winter supplies, brought litem. Mr. Dolmen with bis full stock of general merrbandire bad an unusually Urge volume 01 traae. WANTEDCOUNTY WARRANTS! t will pay the bigheet cash pries for Colum bia county war ran ta. Send me an order for yonr county war rant, ana receive we rasa m. for it bv return V. DAVI3, tit, Helens, Oregon. ST. HELENS MEAT MARKET All kinda of Freeh and Sailed Meats, 8ausage and Fish. Meat by Wholesale at Special ratea. Eiprata wagon run to all part of tbe the city, and oliargea reasonable. SWEETLAND - & - SHELDON, - PROPRIETOR