Houlton Items
Quite a few potatoe are being
brought to market.
The heavy snow storm is having
its effect on the price of hay and
feed of all kinds. Butter is also ad
vancing in price.
Mrs. L. H. Combs was taken to a
Portland hospital Thursday night
suffering with a complication of
diseases, blood-poisoning being one
of them.
Mrs. U. W. Clark returned from
a Portland hospital last Sunday very
much improved in health.
Manse Chambers has returned
from a visit down the river.
A couple of expert workmen from
Portland have been over-hauling
the furnace in the Yankton school
building this week.
Court proceedings in St. Helens
the Capital of the County, has made
things seem rather dull here in the
Metropolis.
Mr. Ed Bringle a bold ninrod
and mighty hunter from the Neha
lem Valley captured a cougar this
week measuring nine feet from tip
to tip. It can be seen and these
figures verified at A. J. Kelly's
thirst emporium.
Altho there are several game war
dens sluething around in this
county, so far none of Columbia's
citizens have been caught with the
"goods" on them.
The nearly unprecedented fall of
snow which we had the first of the
week has had the effect of bringing
out more kinds of sleds, sleighs and
godevlis than one would suppose
could be resurected, just enough to
show the natives what really jolly
times can-be had in a snow country.
George Chambers is sporting a
new leg this week the product of
Mr. Mellinger's skill.
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WEST DEER ISLAND
The Peninsula Lbr. Co. was un
able to operate the Sth by the im
mense snow.
Fun Sm.k
There has been several cases of vjew ;t (J
whooping cough reported here in jfoi).
the last few days,
Mr. O. Henry Oleen was a Poor '
Island visitor Sunday afternoon. !
Wm Green is visiting his m t!ier
at Columbia City for a few days.
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twenty room hou I completely fur- A, nnn VJ pYViI(V
nisl-ed. in St. IK Ions. cod tonus. VOlCll II till II Ul 111
Allen Jt Folt.m
A number of
: in tin' city.
;, o i. is'iti','
river
CARPENTER and BUILDER
I'riif J louse Built on the
Installment Plan
and $7.M J
each.
Allen iv. Kolt.m
From ar. l after this date tli
per een n
We are glad to see Mrs.
smiling face here again.
Smiths
Miss Burks returned yesterday
from Goble where they have been
visiting friends.
We have the pleasure of using
our new sidewalks now. They are , To the Public:-
will be withdraw 11.
Jas. Muckle & Son
For sale 3 choice residence lots
with good S room house, till modern.
Good outbuildings, fruit trees. "
blocks from river. Good terms.
Allen & Felton
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FOH IDKTLANH DAILY
Hi t Claw Work at
10 Reasonable Pricea
i.r.tluivtofore allowed J ST HELENS, OREGON
rilONE US YOUR ORDERS
Phone 52
sureley a big improvement for our
little town of Peer Island,
I beg to announce that I have
secured a comfortable seven pas-
Mi. TWtha Rrittain came home senger automobile, and in addition ,
AI Mclntyre our genial plumber
has the smile that won't come off
these days-There's a reason, burst
ed water pipes.
Mr. II. C. Wikoff our former
townsman and City Recorder is now
advertising manager for a big real
estate concern in the prosperous
town of Eugene.
Saturday to attend the dance, re
turning Sunday afternoon.
Say girls why don't you get
busy? Remember this is Leap
year.
Elmer L. Oleen was seen leading
a horse across the Island Sunday
afternoon. We wonder if he was
eloping. Be careful Elmer we
have a good supply of cans ready.
We are sorry to hear Johny and
Mary Keelan have the whooping
cough.
We have failed to see the diamond
ring which was mentioned in last
weeki items.
Mr. Pick John son of Central ia has
been visiting the Razey family for a
few days.
Mr. Pave Brittion has been
cleaning the school yard for last few
days. Ed Keelan's smiling face has not
been seen for a few days.
Pr. Cram and Willis Kelley made
a flying trip to Car ico Thursday.
Ernest Fisher of Kelso Wash, is
visiting friends here and Columbia
'for a few days. How about it
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ileal.
Mrs. Marry Gore of Goresville
was in town to day.
Mr. J. A. Andress made a flying
trip to Portlond fir3t of the week.
STEAMER
AMKHIGA
l,.ave Si Helen rt (' M.
Arrive at I. .ri Inn ) li::H V. M.
LeMve. I'Tllnm! lit 2 .1(1 V. M
Arrive SI. Helen in M HO I'. M
FREE DELIVER
Houlton Market
I'owki.l. A IIahni, Prop.
Fresh and Cured Meats, Poultry, Kggs aud Butt(
We Will Buy Poultry, Hccf, Mutton, Pork and vj
Your Patronage Solicited
v
J. E. BLACK
WIGWAM BAR
Choice l.iiiiors. Wines ami (-inrs
DOTTLE GOODS IN UOND
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to meeting all trains at Houlton, ,
this auto will be available for trips
to nearby faints or for short rides.
My charges will be reasonable and;
you will be assured of courteous
treatment. i
N B. Whitten. !
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p.m. i i i i i i f i
Str. Iralda' The Houlton House
Estray N'othk '1'aken up at my
place near Peer Island, one red
yearling steer. j
Jack Appleton i
C. . Hooghkirk. Xuttr.
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!vti Kltiler (Utly (eIeM't Suli.Urlf'.r I'km
IhikI. ml 6 A. M . lepnronir from llrlrni t
Mi liH'k K-lurlilli. l'rttlll al i t) I
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Passecaers and Fast Frciilit,
FOR PORTLANO DAILY
IVRTLAND LANDINU. AI.I'KK ST.
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THE WHITE1EXCURSION
FARES EAST
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ANNOUNCEMENT I
Now Open
Meals and Rooms
Near the Depot
Houlton, Ore.
gra.le n.-wiiijf in
19 11
From All Points on
O egon-Wahingon Railroad
& Navigation Company
1 TO KAKK
I ( Iiubko ..$72 on
i Council Muff Ck) in)
Omaha !J u)
Kansas Lily IW IK)
I St. Joih no 00
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DRY C00D5
BOOTS
SHOE
If you want a tiU
CI. C WUILU 13 N I
m tj. n, j j r : St. I'aul, vm Council ItlufU c.i!'
World s Standard of Excellence . t. w
buy ttie WHITK. Tlii" machine u uu
urpasstil for oiuiplicily, ilnraliihtv an. I
the ihaiarlf r of th- w rk it will do. Ii
is ma.fe in two tvt-s, I be Vibrator Shut
tle and the Improved Rotary Shuttle.
The latter machine sews fithera lock or
chain stitch. There are a (iumtr ol
styles to choose from and (he wood,
work is the handeomest possible.
LOCAL DKALLR
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C WISH TO TUAtiK OUR
CUSTOMERS TOR THEIR
LIBERAL PATRQtiA&fl THE
Pi4ST YEi4R ylAlD EXTEtD
TO YOU OUR BEST WISHES TOR A
Happy Hew Year
VE ylLSO WISH TO AtitiOUtWL
TIL4T OUR STOCK Or
General Merchandise
WILL BE KEPT UP TO THE HIGH
STMMRD Or EXCELLENCE
TIMT IT IMS I( THE PylST
A SPECML
TEylTURE
Next Few Weeks
1 ' Sale of
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Mav li, 17, , 22, 2.!. 21. 2.".. 27 "si
and 2.1
June !i, 7. !. Ill, 12, 17. 21, 22, 2s, 2
an. I 30.
July 1, 2. 3, 4, ."). , l't, 20, 2i. 27 and 2H.
Auiut 3, 4.S, 14, 13. 1H, 17, 21, 22, 2:1
2H, 2' and M).
September 1, 2, 4, fi, 6 aud 7.
Inquire of any (.-V. R. A .N. A(rii.
for more romplf i( information, or
WM. McMURRAY
General Passenger Aient. Portland, Or
HITS IMP PIPS
Krii.ly Mad." Suits for M.-n and It.iy.t. Ijidk-s Suit. Over
cojil.s, Ca s, Ov. rskirtu nn.1 I'mU'rakirU
Al.su A CiiMII.riK IjNK OK CltiM KHIf-S
I'loiir. (Simw I roj.t f ht wick Cii.toline L'Oc r iral.
foal Oil. l..c n r tail. Vin.-jfur, :i()c mt gii.
TRAUK WITH US AN' I) SAVE MONEY
F. J. BASEEL
mm. u.n . . ORKC.ON
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PETER G. PAPPAS
TABLE DE' HOTE DINNERS
On The Strand
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NEIGHBORLY
ADVICE
c turner
L ; f,o tvis :Y.
iiKlit to tmi you on the n
Irm k lor k sx! sjrirprie. Tb7
ill l h rr-aml fur that rraniii
prnlmhly riling txlter (irnceri
than niakn it a xniit
k" onljr the and luiwt sal
fyniK grades and for that rra-oa
sr Irre frmii romplanitt
iviisa alni;l trial and rive
'Ins to )(iur own sat iff lion. And
d. it soon-for your own aakc.
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1 VON A. GRAY l
C. H. JOHN & COMPANY
i in: uuuu MOUSE
KEEPERS DELIGHT
Watchmaker and Jeweler.
Work Guaranteed.
All
fc Optical Goods
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St. Helens Or. 3 !")
B. P. Rocks?
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Ye3, we have them, the winter laying
Kina. cockerel., 2.00 Each.
Intervale Poultry Farm
RAY TAPuriT
1 KL ssi
x xankton. - . Ore
in n Howt full of jrroo-rui.
Ttn kind he can (li'iK-nd
on whi'n uncxiH-ctod ru'!,t',
arc to tny foi lunch or
dinner.
That in just the kind of
KriKfrii'R we Hiipply.
We have a complete stock
of canneil Fruita on hand
eighteen different kindu t(
chiHim from.
in t ....I ., .,
a . , , . : Kin ruii.s tor lamny uw try tnem.
can.rv .n. 1 ,,:;,,VH- ,Vu"," ApricoU for 15 cU. .r
. ' . ' jou win liny niorc
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l ?A?a"n s PURC r'OOD GROCERY
sT 1 f I II ii 1 '
INpEJIATINERY
For PARTICULAR People
We Are Confident of Our
Ability to Plea.e You.
NEW
LINE OF FOUNTAIN
rrom On. Dollar to Fivsj
PENS
S?srf,nent of Post Cars
Deming's Drug Store st.helens, or.
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