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0. Box 63.
'Phone 262.
C. G. HEDGES
GENERAL CONTRACTOR
RAINIER, ORE.
ft 1 1- ii fin nil Litwlti a( u,.i:.,..
jnforci'd Concrete, Cement Sidewalks
Solicit Jiusmes.s YjivwIkuxj
Oi.ntiht lr. KniiiIki will Iw In St.
Hums, ut tins St, Hclrim Hotel friday
awl Niiliirduy of eirh ,, prepaid! to
'I'lHll kui.lfi t.( ilentiil work.
A.NNOl'Ntt.MKXT
Having purchased the intercut of James
Unit, of Dart A Mucklc, we with to an
nounce to our friends mid patrons that
the ImimicM will lie continued under the
num.! ol Jim MiickU- & Sim, We elicit
t ie HttroitnKe ol the public, assuring
them of courteous treatment Hml lowest
price., finality considered. Retpectfully,
JAS, MUCKLF, & HON,
I O.H THAI TO HS NOTICE
Bids will hi- r "reived by the under
signed until Juno l.t, WOO, for the con-
irm tioii of school hoimti In Di.t. No,
:)4, Columbia County, Oregon, School
limi will be of one room and basement
outside niiwHiiri-iiirnt 'MxiH. A bond of
flDOtl will lit required. The Iwnrd re
;ives Hi rlidit to reject any and all
hid 1'Ibiih nnd iti'iilcHtloni enn lie
"en ut ih bourn of the clerk, 11. C,
Wood, ler Inland, Ore.
I. Q. Wikstrom & Sons
Manufacturer of and Dealers In
ROUGH AND
DRESSED LUriBER
CEDAR POSTS AND POLES
Dry Klin and I'Unlng Mill In
Scappoosc
Oregon
LEW DAVIES
& CO.
W'r li!l secured the bjji'IH'V for
Columbia County for tbe Ccluurated
Indian Motor Cycle
Columbia Bicycle
Crescent Bicycle
Rambler Bicycle
Bicycle Sundries and Re
pairs. WARRKN, ORE.
OKI
How RAINIER Town
Treats Knockers
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Down in KainicrTown the Boosters
Knocked a Knocker down.
Sore-he hit the iloor-they drowned
his roar-there are no more.
Boosters sinijin--cheers are riniina
Rainier forward goes.
Never slumping, ever jumping,
How the City grows.
Room for you, if you're true
Come to Rainier too.
No knackers will hereafter be permitted within
the city limits and the people in the country
have no use for them.
At a recent meeting of the Boosters' Club one
capitalist subscribed $440 for publicity purposes
Hood River Apple Growers are investing ex
tensivelviu land in the neighborhood ot Rai
nier, they know their business, lake a
pointer from them.
Big industries are coming to Rainier. NOW
is the time for the wise man to invest, tor
full particulars apply to
Secretary Rainier Boosters Club
RAINIER, OREGON
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ATTORNEY-AT-LAW
Ht, Helens, Oregon
Jit. KlIWIN HOHM,
PHYSICIAN & SURGEON
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CHICKENS
MllTHERN OREGON COMMISSION CO.
Oi.h Nkw Jijix'.k Governor Benton at
noon Monday n .point' d .lumen A. l'.akin,
of Aitoria, to All the newly created addi
tional )ud(c.bip of the Fifth Judicial Dis
trict, couipowd of Clalsop, Columbia,
Cluckuuiinniid WaahiiiKton Countiei, to
nerve untill the first Monday in January,
1011. Mr. I'ukin In a brother of Juatice
Robert Kukin, of the Supreme Court. lie
wui Miorn in Chicaxo 4H yean h(0, and
came to Oregon in 1800. Later lie grad
uatcd from the Ilotton Law School and
returned to Axtoria, where hat be been In
pMctlre continually for the patt 12
yeum. He wat admitted to the bar in
Oregon October 14, 1887,
"Wbttt'e under your bat?" If you do
your buying at Wellington'! it proves
you have brains under your bat, for he
handles only the very best goods at the
fairest prices. Cleauliuens is bit bobby.
I'ree delivery every afiernoon, lie sure to
order In time.
Dr. Moss, of Currico, Has county
seat visitor on Tuesday lust.
Are you using Peacock Flonr? No?
Dont wonder yon look ane feel bad. I've
sold a good many t t of it in St. Helens.
M.C.CRAY
A KutlneM Kunp Wunt to sell a saw
mill cheap or trade r.inw for (arm or
timber land. Apply at once to Ilenignus
Lumber Company, lioulton, Ore,
The case of Roberson vs. Rills was de
cided in the circuit court on Tuesday
last in favor of the plaintlfT. Roberson
found $.'20 in gold in F.llis warehouse,
and afierwards turned it over to Ellis on
the latter's promise to give it back to
him on demand, but when the demand
wat made Ellis refused to refund aad
suit was brought. W. II. Powell for the
phtiutiff and Malarkey and Seaborg for
the defense made very able presenla
tions of the luw.
Vou,SM.e A five-room boute and two
lots. House is new and the lots are very
desirable, having a beautiful view of the
river. Apply to A. L. Stouc, Columbia
County Ittii'k, St. Helens.
Capt. K. B. Parker of Astoria known
here as pioneer river man, waa in St.
Helens lost Tuesday at a witness before
the grand jury.
For Sale A full blood Jersey bull
Two years old, dehorned and gentle.
O. W. PERRY, Houlton, Ore.
Weariug nightcaps will be a popular
fad at Morgut's hall to-night Friday.
Old and young, mule and female, will
wear them. It it the occasion of the
grand nightcap sociable lor the benefit
of the St. Helens public school. Mr.
Morbus donates the us of the hall, the i
ladies furnish the nightcap and the
lunch, and the mcnfolks pay the bill. It
will be the Kreatcst fuu fest of the season.
Itout neglect it. Don't forget it. Don't
let it stip your memory. All are invited
and everybody will be there. Trouble
begins at eight aud huts until all are
ready to go home. The biggest and best
Ii.-ll in Columbia County should be
packed to the doors.
I wish you would try Buckeve extracts
They are strictly high grade. Call for
free pauiplc bottle.
M. C. GRAY, St. Helens.
The Portland Daily News devotes con
siderable space to the manner in which
C. C. Wilton, of Raiuier, is said to treat
men sent to him by the employment
agencies of Portland. It claims that he
employs about sixteen men, but that
more than five times that number have
been sent liim in one month, and that
lie nipiires of them five days notice be
fore quitting and then makes it so hot
for them that they quit before that time
and he refuses to give them their money,
and the amount being small, it will not
pay them to hire a lawyer. Toe Suite
Lalior Commissioner is investigating the
matter and no doubt will arive at the
truth. The News is in the sensational
class of papers, but is tacked by un
limited capital mid if it bos libeled Mr.
Wilsou no doubt he can recover heavy
damages.
Fob Sai.k Several choice farms. Win.
M. Uoss.
The Hainier Boosters' Club will have a
display iu Columbia Couutys exhibit at
the State Fair that will attract the at
tention of homeseekcrs and investors to
that enterprising community.
When you give your painting contract
to Williams you kuow that you will get
the best job that can be done for he pos-
tively guarantees satisfaction
The Houlton public school held its
closing exercies at the Acme hall last
Friday night, in the presence of an audi
ence that pacteu tue room, ine pro
gramme comprised songs, recitations,
dialogues, drills and a drama entitled
"Borrowing Trouble-" Ice cream was
served.
Our shoes are as good as our word.
Come in and prove them both.
J. II. WKI.L1SGTON.
Mr. Aaron Gray and family from
Missouri, arrived iu St. Helens last
Monday morning and will make iheir
home here having rented one of Mr
(lilsons cottages. He is a brother of Mr.
M. C. Gray,
When in need of second-hand buggies,
heavy nnd light harness, or horses and
wagons, inquire at George Grant's Liv
ery Stable, Scappooee.
Joe Kthridge went down to Rainier
Saturday night to help Scholtes, in his
wrestling match with Ben Iiodine,
Scholtes won in three straight falls
After the match Kthridge challenged
Bodine to a match, "Squeeze" to throw
him three times in an hour.
Syrup of White Tine and Tar, the old
reliable cough remedy. For sale by A.J.
Deming, druggist.
Si Dingey, who is now in the em
ploy of the Warren Construction Co. at
Albany, spent Sunday with friends in
St. Uclens. The company is putting in
several blocks of pavement at Albany,
aud Si is iu charge of their rock crusher.
SKWINO MACHIN8 FOR SAIK A good
machine for $14. Inquire at thi office.
Beaver Logging Compsny, Portland,
has been incorporated and has taken
over the timber, logging operations, rail
road, camp and eqmpmeu of Jo.
Erickson & Son at Quincy, Ore. The
road f about three and one-balf miles
iu length aad bat a daily output of 60,000
feet.
J. H. Wellington baa put iu a ware
bouse which occupies all tbe space be
tween bin building aud the restaurant
Mr. and Mrt. J. A. Harris, of Portland
visited over Sunday with their daughter
Mrt. R, God frey of I hit city.
Wall Paint in thirty colon. Varnishes,
Stains and Oils. Floor Paint in seven
colors, Boat Paint In ten colon. Enam
els, Linoleum, Dressing, Brushes, elc,
M. C. GRAY, St. Helens
W. H. McPbee was found guilty by
a jury In the circuit court Wednesday of
stealing several bottles of liquor from a
Goble saloon, and wat sentenced to one
year in the State pententeary.
Houltan Circle No. 478, on Tuesday
night, elected officers at follows: G. N.,
Minnie Morley; P. G. N, Mn. Ella
M, Flagg; Magician, Minnie Kelly; At
tendant, F. A. Frantz; Inner Sentinel,
Nina B. Gage; Outer Sentinel, R. Will
lams', Mutician, Gladya Freedenburg;
Captain of Guardt, Lillie J. Ferry ; Man
ager, Dorothy Prescott; Banker, Leota
Ketel; Clerk, Berdell Williams;
Delegate to district convention, Lillie J
Perry ; alternate, Minnie Kelly.
The Ladies' Aid will meet with Mr.
Edwin Ross next Wednesday, June Sd.
See ns about fire insnrance. Do it
vow before tbe drouth begins.
Cou'mma County Bank,
Shingle mill for sale, boiler and
engine, complete to operate. For
particulars inquire R. A. Dupont, Yank
ton. Mr. J. R. Ueegle and wife of Ketjhi
kau, Alaska, were visiting Mr. Beegles
sisters, Mm. D. W, Richardson and Mm.
K. II. Flagg of St. Helens, on Monday
and Tuesday last.
Mn. F.dwin Rosa will serve tea for tbe
Ladies of the Guild on Tuesday, June 1st.
Mr. J. Warren Quick is in Salem this
week, at the bedside of her father, who
is an immule of a private hospital there
for the purpose of having an operation
performed on his eye.
For Sm.K City Lots,
WM. M. ROSS.
Whiskey Johnson a well known
character of the lower Nebalem Yalley,
was found dead by the roadside in the
village of Mist last Saturday Built, and
near his body was the cause of his death,
a jug nearly fnll of whiskey. Whiskey
made hint a worthless character, sepa
rated bis wife, and finally killed bim.
The people of i latskanie and other
incorporated cities put the liceuse
money on the streets, and course they are
grateful to tbe Whiskey Johnson tor
contributing their share. It was highly
improper, however for him to go to sueh
extremes.
JR. L. Jcffcolt, a graduate of the North
Pacific Dental College, ol Portland, lias
decided to locate permanently in St.
Helens and will have his otlice with Dr.
Cliff.
Have you seen tbe new delivery wagon
of Jos Muckle & Son. They are pre
pared to deliver all goods on short
notice. Try them.
Do you pay rent? If so will it not be
belter in every way for you to own your
own home. Good residence lots in St.
Helens can be purchased for f50 ou easy
terms. The price of these lots will be
advanced f IU July 1st, you will save that
amount by begining now. Apply to D.
T. Gerties, at Oasis Park.
The ball game at Rainier last Sunday
resulted in a victory for the Rainier boys
by a score of 12to0. Next Sunday St.
Helens plays the Sunnyside Colts on the
local diamond, and a good game may
be expected as the St. Helens team will
be greatly strengthened .
See Wilkins abont a Fourth of July
celebration. Money talks, and if a rea
sonable sum can be raised St. Helens
will have a glorious time on tbe Fourth.
For Sauk 100 acres adjoining the St.
Helens Rock Quarry. Price 73 wr acre,
Wm. M. Rosa.
The W. C. T. C. will meet at the
Wesleyan M. E. church, Lottville, nn
Tuesday, June 1st, at 3 p. m., and every
two weeks thereafter until further notice.
Mrs. Jacob George and Mrs. D. J
Switzer were Sunday visitors with Mrs.
R. W. Conyers, at Clatskanie, returning
home on the evening train .
We pay Interest on Time Deposits.
Columbia County Bank.
Two Farm Wagons, a Mowing
Machine nnd a Hay Rake for sale.
Inquire of Jos Holaday, St. Helens. 6-4
Wastkd Two chambermaids, and
two waitress at the St. Helens Hotel.
Rord Hull, of Deer Island, bad his leg
broken while at work hook tending in
the Peninsular Lumber Company't camp
last Tuesday. The accident was caused
by the line breaking, the block hitting
him between the knee and the hip. He
was taken to the hospital in Portland.
Cedar fence posts for sale at 4o each.
U. 8. DitsPAts, St. Helens.
WANTED To borrow 1250on im
proved farm property for three years at
8 per cent. For further particulars ap
ply at the MtST office, St. Helens, Or.
It's Luck to Smoke Puck
The Better than 5c Cigar
The Cigar in the Green Box.
If it's printing, and yon want it done
right, take it to tbe Mist office.
Rose Hill Cresmerj Butter, handled
exclusively by Frank George. Every roll
sold under guarantee of full weight and
first quality. Try it.
Choice residence lots for $50. One
third cash, balance in one and two yean
time. Call on or address D. T. Gerdes,
Oasis Park, St. Helens. alOtf
Our Line of
SHOES
Is the Best
Why Not
Take Our Word
For It?
Quality Right
Prices Right
Styles Right
FIT AND FINISH RIGHT
WELLINGTON'S
ST. HELENS, OREGON
summer Kates nasx
During the Season 1909.
via the
i Oregon Railroad & Navigation Co. E
4 OREGON SHORT LINE AND f
j UNION PACIFIC RAILROAD P
jj from k
4 Portland, Seattle, Spokane, Tacoma, Walla Walla
and all points on the O. R. & N. line.
To OMAHA and Return - - - $60.00
To KANSAS CITY and Return - $60.00
To ST. LOUIS and Return - - $67.50
To CHICAGO and Retnrn - - $72.50
and to other principal cities in the East, Middle West and South?
Correspondingly low lares.
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ON SALE JUNE 2, S ; JULY 2, 3 ; AUGUST 11, 12.
To Denver and return ... - $55
ON SALE MAY 17, JULY 1, AUGUST 11
Going transit limit 10 days from date of sale, final return limit Oct. SI.
These tickets present some very attractive features in the way of atop Ik
nrivil.a nnd rhnir rf rrtntHft : thprphv enablintr EaSSenPefS to make f:
9 side trios to man v interesting mints enroute.' w
1 Routing on the return trip through California may be had at a alight K
2 auvance over me rates quoieu, . .
i Full pnrticulars, slleeping car reservations and tickets will be furnished p
by any O. K. it N. local aeut, or B
A Wm. McMURRAY.General Passenger Agent. Portland Oregon.
WALKOVER
-SHOES-
What You Have
Been Looking For
An Oxford that will fit snugly around the
ankle without chafing.
We have them in the trustworthy WALK
OVER make, Several different shades of tan
and in dull and shiny leathers.
Here's art Outline Cut of
One of Them.
MEDIUM SHADE TAN CALF
8LUCHEH OXFORD
ECHO MODEL
PRICE S4 00
OTHERS AT
$3.50 $4.00 $5.00
WE ARB
SOLB AQENTS
WHITE & ANDERSON
Houlton, Oregon
MONEY LOANED
ON REAL ESTATE
LONGTIME EASY PAYMENTS
RELIABLE REPRESENTATIVES WANTED
The Jackson Loan & Tr ust Co.
Fort Worth. Texas. Jackson, Miss.