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About The Oregon mist. (St. Helens, Columbia County, Or.) 188?-1913 | View Entire Issue (May 27, 1904)
2 L... m Oriental Hotel UNOtl MEW W Invllt tlx patronage of tbc General I'ubltc and Guarantee Cleanliness and Good Hum Cooking. MRS. A. T. LAWS & GON V THE BIG STORE DOWN -By The Big Sawmill!- Mtaciving New Cowls Krcry h? in the Week THE MUCKLE STORE HAS A REPU linn of Lnug Standing J -GENERAL MERCIIADISE-- It Dart & . Helens, i Till-RED HEAR Houlton, Oregon. Wcinhard's Beer kept on tap. ' The Best Pool Table in Columbia County. I w lur w n. tt.t.aitb MM.AKDA DAY, Oftr ltt lor 10 f.iitrtliniu. ! Hr.l.fcNa. okiuo. Will rri. ti. i In any marl, Stale or Fed eral. lT in i ixnao JOHN A. BECK DKAUR in Watches, Diamonds, Silverware, ...JEWELRY.... Repairing a Specialty. awtli k b.i. rront first. roTI.H0. FOI POITLANI OAllY Steamer Iralda RAILROAD TIMJf. WM R.ini.r iwiw (rtiwM iirtlr i SAM. iWrMirMac Irum . Nairn all o.a Mtiuraiiii, U.riw I'urili oriUnd al I as J "l, BlrlrlllB ml HI. Ilalan. Ml A Passcnccn aci Fast FrettM. CORTLAND LANDING, TAYLOR ST. Owl Saloon Bkikk IWraaaa, FH0PR1ST0RS -Only th bast ( Liqnors and Ciiars Kept In Stock CYRUS NOBLE ixl.se piiiiulsr hrswts i whlaklea slfcats In suwa. WEINHARD'8 BEER . on draafhi. "Tom Benton" Cigars. " tlis laiwt newspsinand otbar pop. uiw peruniutis. MANACIMINT HARNESS GOODS All Kinds and Grades FIRST CLASS IK E7ERT RESPECT Oorgst toeR ( Refect firam sod Low est Prices t'.ll 4 M mi loud, krfsr. kutl.. . WrU Yf Pqfnlnn...1 C)L!.INS-.l'KBTUNWILSON' CO, Cor. and Taylor Sts., Portland. A- fur Only tlia Heat to i" iVIuckle, Orpon. ur VOTK FOR W. A. WOOD M'Ot'I.AR DEMOCRATIC NOMINKK FOR COCNTY SCHOOL Sfl'KRINTKNDKNT VOTK FOR I.H.COPELANDa ISDF.PKNDP.NT REPUBLICAN jpOR COL'NTY trnuii crpim IV. TF.NDIiNT. VOTE FOR G. W. WELCH Regular Democratic Nominee for County Treasurer.. VOTE FOR E. E. QUICK The Regular Republican Nominee County Clerk. for VOTE FOR H. Henderson;;: For Conuty Clerk, Columbia County, Oiefon. i jJ.S. SEPARATOR lonrat, Willi W iiuton Ik main la par aii.L son i utalocui na HAZELVOOD CREAM CO. Portland Cwgoa J. MACKENZIE, General Contractor nillllOKH. Mil.!.. ANI PU.K lHVINO A KPKC1AI.TV ESTIMATE 8 FURNISHED ST. HELENS, OR. mil rrua Hsoa Hu" hoTav rosin W.C. Fischer, Coluittbia Restaurant TAYLOR BUILDING, 8T. HELENS. OREGON MISS L. J. CROUSfU Pr.prl.fr. Be. Mld PromPr P?'Y LOOAL ANO GENERAL. In the case of Morrison v. CliiUkmiie the Jury wu out all Monday night mid Be sure to leave your order for fruit "nab, to Kr upon a verdict. Mor jar with Hailey & Brlnn, Hvulton. timn brotight unit against the city for (lie Mr. John Campbell, Vtrnonla, wa',,",,0, f"m "'(?'! have lloullon vMtoron Tuedy liut ' ',a ,,lni"e,1 by falling from u aide- Our emir. Hue f imltoll .,,,, . 1 ""Protected by a railing, there In closed out at fide , .... I'HRRY & GRAHAM. Rett. Tlwrp and Temple, of the M. E. Church, are holding a series of revival Hirelings t Hoiillon, All are moss heart lly Invited lo attend. R. W MrDonald will aell Lal.ne ,.f lumber at mill at $ I to $T r thouiwnd , 10. and wat recaptured In Portland the Iret lor all common lumber and timbera, 1 next day. Hit first trial reultcd in a dia KiKli to ten dollars for clear finishing In agreement of the Jury. Owing to the any quantities. wide publicity given the cane a special Mrgrst store and largest stock can be lound at Perry & ttmlum'. store at Houlton. Goods delivered free. Mm. Houlton, Mabel Silvers, and Flo rence Huffman left St. Helen! this week for the strawberry fields of Hood River. The residence of Edward Doaue, of Kcuben, was destroyed by fire last Tues day afternoon. Most of the household goods were saved. The Iom was in the neighborhood of fyx). Work is progressing upon the improve ment of the St. Helens water system, and soon St. Helens and Houlton will have a greatly increased water supply, wi n sufficient force to afford adequate rotec tion in case of fire within city limits. Rev. P.. A, Smith, assisted by R.-v. L. W. Riley of Mc.Minnville, will commence a series of revival meetings at the Yank ton church on Friday, May 27. All are cord ally invited to couie to the meeting. The lc-t that a building it St. Helen waiting for a shipment of 1 amber from Rainier is not a very gratifying circu:u- suiu-c aii'l makes us long for the time when somethiug wilt be doing at the old , milUite. j All the local and war news in the Mist snd Orcgonian, Only $2 a year. Ifcut't forget that Messrs. Godfrey and Meilinger, the Republican nominees for justice of the peace and constable-, are as fully entitled to your vote as any other nominees oo the ticket. Mr. Godfrey is peculiarly fitted, by his knowledge of the law, to satisfactorily perform the duties of a justice of the peice. Call and see the new line of men and boys' suits direct from the manufacturers. PKRKY& GRAHAM, Pioneer Store. High water dairy pasture for twenty five cows for rent. Apply to W. J. Fuller ton. Warren, Oregon. The Royal Chinook salmon is ths best fiih that swims, and Chinook shoes are the bet shoes on the market. They are marie of the very best materia and are sure to give satitfaclion BailcyBnnn. j lloultou's reliable dealers in general nicr- rchaudiwr, keep them for sale at from to i.U0. Call and iiict them. Bailey & llrinn's store is headquarters for general merchandise, Houlton, Ore- gon. Good godt a specialty. Quality, j quantity and price guaranteed. j The riwrr is rising rapidly and herds of dairy cattle are being removed from Sau-1 vies Island to the mainland. There ia every prospect, unless the weather turna cooler, of a very high water, though it ia not pmlublc it will reach as high a stage j asinlttU. The St. Helens schools closed on Friday , lt with public exercises in the primary ; dcp.rtment. The programme was an i tcrcnting one and reflected great crediton both teacher and pupils. The work dur- iig the term, under Miss De Graff aud its Thayrr, and later under Prof. Dick- nun. has been of a high grade and satis- factory lo ttie patrons oi me scnooi. we can not. hooxver, expect the best results until salaries arc paid sufficient not only to secure, but also to retain the best of trichers. J. Dupont St Sons, of the Valley shingle ' w mill, will deliver shingles to customers at St. Helens, Houlton, Columbia City, ' Warren and neighborhood. They manu-; (arture the very finest grade ot ceaar shingles and guarantee their prices to be : i- .. .hin..lrs of the same erade can be procured elsewhere. tf rv vnu know about lersev cattle? We ofler a few choice bred yearling bulls from lour famous Haiel Fern Jersey Herd, at especially reJucea price, to make room ' for next crop of youngsters. We will I give you valuable pointers on Jersey stock. Better write us tooay lor prices on bulls, aud state the kind ol animal ou desire. Andres F. P.. McEldowney, SjpI. Ladd's Farm, 1.U0 Milwauaee av- emic, roruauu, ui. Magnolia, Canadian Club, Old Govern- ment Whiskies and Gordon's Dry Gin at the Owl Saloon. Old Crow wuisKey bottled in bond Also Old Quaker-made Rye Whiskey. The fruit canning season I approach ing and the price of sugar Is sure to go Prudent housekceiwr should order up. a sutCly frim ley Urll" Houlton' . reliable grocers. lied bv his Mr. J. H. Dobbins, accompanica oy nis wile and infant daughter Lola Vera, vu- j ited at the home of his mother. Mrs. R. . J. Frakcs, of Scappoose, a few day last week. Mr. Dobbins resides in Portland, where be holds a good position with the S. P. R. Co. Mr. John Abbott has purchased three registered Holstein-Frieslan cows of P. A. Frake & Co., for his farm at Knappa. The purchase of good dairy stock is a mutter for congratulation, and it seems stMtixe that a dairyman will handle any other kind. School District No. 80 advertise for bids for the construction of a brick and stone foundation under the schoolhouse at Reuben. They are willing to tax themsolves for good schoolhouses and good roads, which shows that Reuben is a live commit- Mr. E. Gallatin, brother of Mrs. Elizabeth Hrougn, is visiting ... ter. Mr. Gallatin is a resident Hunter, Coh; of "'K lr"P 01 a,K,ul ven ,eel ,rom "le walk to the grouud. The- trial of th? caae occupied two day of the court's J time. The second trial of Charlea Met luti at thin term of court In now in prog ress' Median 1 accused of burglary from the store at Maygcr, and, it will lie re- tnemlwred. broke lail on Monilav. Mav ve,lire ' fi,tv ba been found necessary A new, latest Improve Sing er sewing machine $40 0). Straw hats 16c bn 1 up. La dies' summer under wear 10c anil up. Iledding, men's and boys' suits, dry goods, ho siery, dress sliiiti, leather findings, groceries, etc.. at lowest prices. I want to in duce the trade to buy at home as much as possible. M. C. GRAY, St. Helens, Or. The handsome 1904 summer book, Restful Recreation Resorts," issued by the passenger department of the Oregon Railroad & Navigation Com- Pny, is just out. It tells all about Ilia River Valley a brief description of the trips up and down the Colum bia River, to the mountains, beaches, inland resorts and fountains of ; : health, where they are and how to : i reach them. The book has a special ! . designed front cover, printed in two j I rolors, and the inside pages are splen I dully illustrated by costly and beau-1 l tiful half-tones. A copy of this pub- lication may be obtained by sending j two cents in stamps to A. I- Craig. . 1 general paasenger agent of the Ore- j gon Railroad & Navigation Company, Portland. Fresh fish in season every Friday, and special Sunday' diuncr at the Oriental Hotel. i II. 1 T AirA nl . . h Oreeon 1 City, on Friday last, at the age of seventy-eight years, was quite well known throughout Columbia County, ami in 1900 was the Democratic nomi- net for County Judge. He was born in New York State, and came to Ore gon in 1882, making his home tor the greater part of the time since then in Clackamas County. He was a man of great ability, but, like many others, did not look closely enough after his own interests. His nature was open and frank, and many of his acquaintances will remember him with pfcasure, and will sympathize usiak Uim t until v in thnr ftorroW. Mrs. M Grahami o MarshUnd, this , u , dallgh,er of Mr. Thome, ' -u. willingly aud cheerfully. Order freely. M. C. GRAY St. Helens Or. Tht game between the St. Helens and Rainier teams on Sunday last re sulted in a victory for the home team by a score of 19 to 13. The game was not errorless, but, nevertheless, was well played for amateurs, and quite interesting, ine piaying of Davis, Hall and McKibben was ex cellent, and Ed Laws, also, deserves credit for hard hitting. Among the Rainier boys the battery deserves Pial mention, we unacrs.anu ..... it was Rainier' second nine, and they . . tr i . J 4 U. I made a very good showing. Ur. t-lin ' umpired the game in an impartial manner. We hope Rainier will send its best players next time, and put j the home boys on their mettle. j Mr. and Mrs. David Davis, of Pot t land, visited Mrj. Davis" parents, Mr. and Mrs. R. Cox, on Sunday lat. Miss Lois Clear, who ha been at the hospital in Portland for medics! treatment, returned with Mr. and Mrs. Davis, much improved in health. Mr. W. H. Dolman returned on Saturday last from a week's visit with relatives in aa.n... A new line of boys' suits from f 2.75 up, PERRY & GRAHAM. rir Mrt.sren. of Raiil'cr. was a visitor to the county seat last Sun- day, the guest of Dr. and Mrs. H. R. Cliff. Mrs. George Hall has mystenousiy disappeared, with her baby, and her husband has been unable to obtain in formation as to her whereabout. It has been charged, in the Evening Tel egram, that Hall abused hi wife, go ing so far a to strike her, anrt that this abuse was the cause of her de parture. Mr. Hall denies this, and claim that he has treated his wile a a husband should, and that her con duct in leaving him was influenced by his mother-in-law, Mr. McCar tnack, who furnished the statement, to the Telegram. A large atock of novels just received at the St. Helens Pharmacy. Mr. Rubert is building a neat fence in front of his wife' property, on the main street. Captain Good's pew scow is nearly finished. It is eigfileen feet in width by eighty-five feet in length, and cost in the neighborhood of $1,50Q, Ws understand .it will be used for plea, tire excursions to different points ou tht river. The editor is indebted o Mrs. Lot for a nice met of radishes and iet luce, raised from tbc Government ced furnished lo this office for di tribmi'in. We fire patiently waiting for further r'pn-tt, accompanied by riiatcri.il evidence. A new liut of men's suits from $7 up. PERRY & GRAHAM. RAINIER N0TE8 Another distressing accident occurred Inst Friday night. The two boom men of the steamer F. B. Jolies were drowned. From what could be learned one of the boom lights wus displaced and the boom men were sent out to replace the light. After doing this they returned to the boat. One of the men wna handing the boat's painter to the night watchman, and in some way went overboard. The other matt was sitting in the stern of the boat and sprang to the assistance of his companion. The force of his leap carried him also overboard and he was drowned. The Jones Towing Company, at the sug gestion of Dr. Cliff, made an attempt to retover the bodies, but were unsuccess ful. The names of the two men are un known. Dr. H. R. Cliff, of St. Helens, was in town Saturlay last, attending to the du ties of his office as coroner. The wedding bells will again ring in Rainier on Thursday next. The contract-; warrants are not presente'd for pay ing couple is to be Mr. Wm. Reed an 1 ment within sixty days from the firM Miss Grace Moeck, both popular young day of July they will be cancelled awd people of our tows. Mr. Reed is the payment thereof will be refused, b isiist young man in the city at present, ; In the matter of the petition of Mrs. fixing i p bis future borne Notwith- S. S. Way, that a duplicate of County standinsoneof the bachelors bate to Warrant No. 2502, third seriei "A," see the loss of any of our umna-ried amount $19.50, be issued to her to young ladies, still we wish them both replace original, which had been iu jnst a little more happiness than is gen- advertently lo.it, it appearing to the erally allotted to the average person. ' court that original warrant has not Dr. McLaren made a trip to St. Helens been presented for payment, it is on Saturday list. . therefore ordered by the court that Yes, St. Helens Defeated our second Payment of original be refused and team; but try it agiin, boys, and you that the Clerk issue a duplicate of may be more successful. ' original warrant in favor of said Mrs. Preparations are teing made to make the eagle give one ear sp.itting scream on the Fourth of July. An executive com mittee has been appointed consisting of R. B. White, chairman; Dr. D. B. Stuart, secretary and treasurer; Edward Joseph, Robert L. Conch, aud James Stacey. bub committee, to work under the executive committee are to be appointed, and the Rainier Brass Band is to furnish the mu sic. Come and celebrate with us. . Mrs. Robert Yount apent the greater part of the week visiting friends ia Van couver, Wash. Saturday night coming Rainier will have a Republican rally at the K. of P. , hall. There will be some good speaker. . The music will be furnished by the Roi- j nicr Brass Band. Warren A. Wood was in town Saturday. It seems like old times to have him in R'ier. Lou Richardson has been visiting round for several day. Rev.Taggert visited Portland this week Freeman HerUel is laid up with a cut thumb. The next time you wish to .top . x .,. . rloh-not your hand Under the supervision ofW. C. Lee. . , . Bert, Pomeroy has been laying section oi new street. ui.Krt weinhard's beer on up at ue uwi aaloon. " . ', c!M-lw,Wi., .... Bnnn Bros. Owl Saloon. FOR SALE. ' Ige high (trade Guernsey cow, soon fresh, great milker; express spring wagon with pole; 2UU cedar tenccposts; nearly new washing machine. C. W. ADAMS, Warren. 1 DAY'S OUTIStf. You can go to Seaside every Sunday via. the A. & C. R. R. Only $150 for round trip. The second excursion of the season from Portland to Seaside and re turn will be run Sunday, May 8th. This cheap round trip rate of $1.50 applies from Houlton and Scappoose, and train will stop there both ways. Everybody should take this delightful ride, enjoy five hours at the beach and recuperate on ozone. 3.50 Value for fl.S Also a better grade of boys' suits, regu lar $ii values for $3.50 and $4. Besides, we give a ball and bat with every suit. We save you about $5 on Men'. uits. You can save from 50c to $1 on a pair of shoes, pants, hats, shirts or underwear. Special cut on trunks and valises. John Dellar, corner Firat and Yamhill. SCHOOL REPORT, DIST NO. 3. No. days taught SO No. days attendance 467 Net. days absence 49 No. times tardy 9 No. boys enrolled : .... 15 No. girls enrolled It Total No. enrolled 2 Average daily attendance. 23 The names of those who were neither absent nor tardy during the month are: Blythe Gaittens, Josie Ed ward, Mae Seffert, Myrtle Scffert, Kuci uaittens, timer anearer. naroia English, Elsie Adams, Eddie Ed wards, Mary Gaittens. ORO R. OVERHOLTZER, Teacher, CARD OK THANKS. We wish to thank the Woodmen of the bids for improvements to cuunty roads World, the Women of Woodcraft, and 'n Districts 10, 13. and 14, by special the Grange for their kindness during the ad tax. the following bids were ac icUuessanrl Heath of our daughter Annie, cepted, to-wit: E. J. Mills, specifi- We also thank Rev. Lew Daviesl for his ervices. and Trof. Allen, Mrs. p, A. Hovt. and Bro. Henshaw Mr. anu .M us. K. F. Larshn. Uovd Opportunity. Two-year-old Durham heifer for ale. Will be fresh this month. Gentle. Inquire of F. M. THORP, St, Helens. COUNTY COURT. In the matter of the petitions of John Pringle et al. for the location of a county road, and fur alterations in route of county road known as the John Pringle road, it appearing to the court (hat remonstrances to both of said petitions are now on file in the court, it is ordered by the court thnt action on both of said petitions be postponed to June 13, to give pe titioners an opportunity to be repre sented in court before action is taken. In the matter of the petition of E E. Hogberg and others for the loca tion of a county road, petition denied on account of indefinitcness as to point of beginning, etc. In the matter of the petition of M. Link and others for the location of a county road, petition denied, descrip tion of points of beginning ai.J ending and of route to be followed not definite enough to give the court juris diction in the matter. In the matter of advertising the list of county warrants which were issued more than seven years prior to July 1, ivoi, which have not been paid; list of warrants as above, certified to by County Clerk, considered by the court; ordered that same be adver tised in the Oregon Mist, together with a notice to the effect that if said a. 3. way, upon execution oy ner ui a bond for same amount as warrant. made payable to Columbia County, Oregon, in the event of original war; rant being presented and inadvertently cashed by County Treasurer. In the matter of the petition of Joha S.n. for rebate of fees paid by him in the matter of the estate of A. Berg bom, deceased, petition granted, and Clerk ordered to draw warrant in bis favor in the sum of $15.00. In the matter of accepting the final accounts and exonerating the bonds. men of the several road supervisors wh6se term o office expired january, ordered 1Jt the finai lrC0unts of hf following road supervisors be Jnd ,hey ,,re hereby accepted, and thejr bondsmen exonerated from fur- tncr Iiabilitiy in the matter: T. E. ' Grewcll, Road District No. S; Herman jSchmitt, Road District No. 4; Jay P. Archibald, Road District No. 5; H. F. Kilby, Road District No. 7; Richard Hermo. Road District No. P; J. F. a . "' r i n rv:.: V ... rAu.. foxier Road District Ma In the matter of accepting final ac couni ana exonerating mc uuuusiuc.i ..... x. . district No. 9, it appearing to the .,,, , ,hr ns, bv . ,-,mm h,f. hi. Te.illn.. ' tion as supervisor of road district No. , th h recejpt book cf sa,d d,s. rir that' no order has been hereto- fore entered exonerating his bonds- tnd the CQurt bejng n(JW fuy prtmiseSi an(J satisfieJ w',' h's explanation of the said loss, it is ordered by the court that the rinal account of said John Krumm as u- pervisor of road district No. 9, this county, is hereby accepted by the court, and his bondsmen are hereby released from further liability in this matter. In the matter of the petition of E. W. Fowler for rebate of part of 1903 tax, petition denied. . In the matter of the petition of A. A. Lindsley, for cancellation of 1903 oj s8uoq pue Ip)uej8 uotiiiad xei state, and not to party assessed with same. . f Adjourned to 5th inst. May 5, 1904. second judicial day. In the matter of claims against the several road districts allowed, the fol lowing claims against the several roid districts were now audited and al lowed by the court, and the clerk or ' dcred tQ Usue warrants on the road . f . j payment of same, as per list publishej weeW. , ln ,he matter 0 authorizing the ! County Cerl ,0 break the seals on i he Mot boxts it appearing to the CM,r( that the baot boxe$. wjl be required at the election of June 6, it is ordered by the court that the Clerk . be and he is hereby authorized to h k th s . on sai(1 ballot boxes and prepare same for use at said elec tion. Adjourned to 6th inst. May 8, 1904, third judicial day. In the matter of the application ot R. E. Thomas for a license to sell i liquor in Scappoose precinct, it ap pearing to the court that the law has h, ..mni;,,i ,:,h i .verv respect , ,his inattcr j, js therefore ordered by the court that a license issue to said R. E. Thomas to sell liquor anu hard cider in quantities less than one gallon in Scappoose precinct for-six months from May 6, 1901. . . ". In the matter of opening the sealed eation 3. Road District No. 13. 5-l per rod; E. J. Mills, cros3lay from Mist bridges, $1.43 per rod; A. Em mans, specification JMo. 1, Road Dis trict No, 14, $3.50 per rod; George W. Rice, Specification No. S. Road District. No. 14. $2.00 per rod; Beit Mills, Specifications 4 and 5, Road District No, 14, $1.?0 and .$1.40, per .. ... rod, respectively. And it i ordered by the court that said successful bid der enter into contracts with the County Court to perform the work according to specification. The following bids were rejected, to-wit: Albert L. Farker, N. J. bar ker, John W. Parker, John B. Ray, Chas. F. Hillerand, Frank Tracy. And it appearing to the court that no bids have been submitted for the improvement contemplated in Road District No. 10, it is therefore ordered by the court that the time for sub mitting bids for the improvements advertised in Road District No. 10 be. and it is, hereby extended to June 13, 1904. Adjourned to 7th inst. May 7, 1904, fourth judicial day. In the matter of claims against the county, allowed claims now allowed as per published report In the matter of claims against the county, continued for the term, the following bills were continued for tht term: Hughes & Eastman, lumber, etc., for Road District No. 10, $20.00; Mt. Hood Lumber Co., lumber for Road District No. 9. $402.62. In the matter of claims against th.' county disallowed, the following bills against the county were on this day disallowed: Geo. Moeck, puncheon for Road District No. 6; Summit Lumbci Co., corduroying in Road District No. 10, $327.50. In the matter of the application of A. C. Panton to compromise mort gage tax claims of county for the years 1889, 1890, 1891, 1992, ordered that upon the payment of $63.42 to the Sheriff by said A. C. Panton, the said Sheriff in authorized and directed to enter satisfaction in full of said de linquent mortgage taxes. In the matter of opening of bids for the construction of bridge across Beaver Slough, bid of Isaac Ollila. only bid submitted, same is considered too high by the corut, and is there fore rejected, and it is ordered by the court that the time for submitting bids for this work be and the same . is extended to June 13, 1904. Adjourned to 9th inst. May 9, 1904, fifth judicial day. On this day the court began check ing up the 1903 tax roll, with the stubs of the receipts issued by the Sheriff thereon; same was continued through May 10, same being the sixth judicial day of this term, and euded its labors thereon upon May 11, the seventh judicial day, whereupon court adjourned to 12th inst May 12, 1904, eighth judicial day. Ia the matter of correcting the list of judges and clerks of election, in this matter the following changes were now made: Beaver Falls pre cinct, S. R. Norgren appointed in place of Ira Parcher, judge; Rainier pre cinct, C. G. Thayer, chairman of fiist board in place of J. F. Timoney; C. L. Clark, judge of first board, in place of C. C. Prichard; Marchland pie cinct, J. E. Colvin, first clerk, in place of G. W. Welch;" Nehalem precinct. J. H. Wilson, chairman, in place of Casper Libel; Frank Malmoerg, first clerk, in place of J. M. Hill. In the matter of checking up the paid warrants and books of the Treas urer and County Clerk; on this day the court checked up the warrants paid by the County Treasurer since last term of court, also the books of the Treasurer and County Clerk. In the matter of changing the poll ing place in Warren precinct, it being shown the court that a change in the polling place of said precinct will be to the benefit of all parties concerned, it is therefore ordered by the court that the polling place of said Warren precinct be and the same is hereby changed to Bacon's Hall. In the matter of the petition of C H. Boisvert, for rebate of poll tax il legally paid, petition granted, and or dered that the Clerk draw a warrant upon the general fund in favor of said C H. Boisvert, in the sum of $1.00, in settlement of the matter. In the matter of the application of E. O. Mott to remit part or tax for the year 1903, petition denied. Whereupon court adjourned to June 13. 1904. IT IS A HATTER OF HEALTH a P0UDER Absolutely Pure . WERE IS HO SUBSTITUTE NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS. Scaled bids will be received at the ..ATiee of the School Clerk, District No. JO, Reuben, Columbia County, Ore gon, for the construction of a brick and stone foundation under the i.choolhotise at that place.. All bids must be accompanied by the depos.t of a certified check of fifteen per cent of the amount of the bid. The build ing is tlijrty-eight by fifty-six-feet in dimension, Bids will be opened June iJS, 1U04, Plans and specification can be seen at the office of the Clerk, ANTONE WISE, G. W. JORDAN. THOMAS PAWSEN. Board of Director, Attest: T. C. WATTS, Ck, pip, ill
