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a ft "2 t We buy right :j We sell right at u O J 0) n i C o s 4-" U O In This beautiful Ladies' Desk in Quartered Gold en Oak or Weathered Oak, value $8.oo; this week at $5.00 There is a rcasou why we can sell you the best grade of Furniture for less money. 0) b o a c o 0) JZ We Know That Buying Direct Means a Big j Saving in Price. And by giving our customers the benefit of this judicious Q) buying has enabled its to build up our large trade. QJ lucre is turniturc ana turuiturc. BUT FURNI- r TURK THAT WILL STAND THIS TKST OP A o CLOSE INSPECTION AND BACKED HY A HOUSE JE WITH A REPUTATION lOR HONEST DEALING H ISN'T SO EASY TO BUY. We cheerfully rectify any error ond wc deliver EV ERYWHERE FREE OF COST. M 4 Remember Opposite Postoffice Easy Terms Low Prices r THIS SPACE WILL BE RESERVED TO AD- VERTISE OUR MOST COMPLETE ' LINE OF General and i Builders' Hardware Sash, Doors, Paints, Oils Stoves, Ranges, Etc. 1 D. R. NORTON Successor to Potter & Goold ''Come in and get acquainted" & 9 Factory and Ware House Site For Sale or Lease ioo feet on Railroad with switch and 150 feet on Richmond street; iron building 100x50 with addition 40x50 feet. Will give long lease or sell for $9000.00 on easy terms. Apply to B. T. LEGGETT, OREGON Local News. THE LEADING BUSINESS COLLEGE EUCl BUILCISQ, roiTLAND, OREGON A course iu our College means better work better wages. If you are Interested, write for our latest catalogue. -YOUR SALARY DOUBLED" It may be the turning point of your career. W. II. BKIIKKK. Frti. I. M, WALKIiR, Prtn. W. E. Godscy GENERAL BLACKSMITHING Horseshoeing All kinds of Repair Work on WAGONS and MACHINERY RUBBER TIRES, etc. Cor. Charleston and Ivanhoe, t Look at Them TWO LOTS 100x100 On Edison street, near Fessen- I den, overlooking the river. 400 uowu, Daiance on easy terms. No agents. Address, E. L. DAVIDSON Oswego, Oregon lie who by his biz would rise Must cither bust or ntlvcrtlse'. Rev. N. W. Sager of Dallas will preach morning and evening nt the Iivangehcal church on Sunday, March 15. Sevcrt Glnrittn who has been very ill is about ngnin. His wife and mother were callers in our town Monday. John Shriner has sold his prop erty in South St. Johns and will go into business at Maegley June- tio 1 in the near future. Fraternal Brotherhood will give a program ntid dance tonight iu the M. W. A. Hall. Admission free. All are invited to come and enjoy the occasion. Bickford & Tcunant have com pleted and neatly painted their new carpenter shop back of O. P. Wol cott's office ou Charleston street. It presents a neat appearance. Henry Allen has been having a high old time with the grip. He doesn't think it so hilariously funny as fighting bumble bees, aud there is no honey iu it either. If he had his choice he would rather go fishing. Mrs. Geo. II. Lynn, who has been assisting us occasionally in the office, went to Hood River Tuesday of this week for a visit. There is 110 place quite like Hood Kivcr for her and when licr solid fellow gets here from Omaha they expect to make their home there. Bom to Mr. and Mrs. Win. Griffiths, Friday, March 6, 1908 ou the East side, a son. As this is the heir apparent, the first born Brother Grilhth is to be pardoned for stepping around with his chin at an unusual elevation. May the young man grow up to be as good looking as his father. I). C. Rogers has been apoititcd deputy assessor for St. Johns iu accordance with the suggestion of our friend, S. C. Cook and if there ate any kicks coming 011 the next assessment it will save our cople the car fare necessary to personally register a kick with the assessor. We sympathize with Mr. Rogers. The work is being pushed on Philadelphia and Tnconm streets. I lie only kick we have heard reg istered is that of Mansfield, the whisker scientist. He laments the passing of his duck pond ou Taco- ma. lie declares the beauty of the street is gone since that placid lake has been removed. He has our sympathy. Miss Adria Burkhart, who has been visiting her aunts, Mrs. Try on aud Mrs. Glover since the holi days, returned to her home in Albany last Saturday. Miss Burk hardt is a very charming young lady and made many friends during her stay here who sincerely regret that she found it necessary to re turn home. Just let your eye rest upon the new ad of Petersen & Noce. These gentlemen have received a fine line of new shades iu cheviots ntid worsteds which they arc making into suits of the latest patterns. 1 ry them for your next suit. We will guarantee that you will be "suited" to your satisfaction, for they are expert tailors. Rev. G. W. Nelson has pur chased the property of Henry Yeske ou the corner of Oswego and Hudson streets, repaired and refill- ished the same and moved iu this week. There they will be found under their own vine and fig tree and there we trust they may flour ish like u green bay tree, or Jonah's gourd but that they may not suffer the fate of the latter. W. E. Neff, one of our good Hood River friends was iu the city Wednesday aud made this office a pleasant visit. Mr. Neff sold his Hood River home last summer at a good round price and has recently purchased a 20-acre home near Cornelius where he will make his home in the future. We hope he will make it as well there as he did at Hood River for he is a fine fel low and deserving of success. There came near being another frightful calamity iu an Ohio town and this time it would have been of greater interest to St. Johns, as a niece of Mayor Couch, Miss Cor rine Boultou was a pupil in the school which burned. It was a very large structure containing 52 rooms and over 1000 pupils attend ed. Fifteen minutes later these pupils would all have been iu their places, aud it is hard to tell what might have been the result. Ev eryone must feel grateful that these youug people were spared the dan ger of such an experience. The measly grip, seems to be general in its visitations, hardly a family escaping and in many cases the entire family paying tribute to its cussedness. We fooled it the last time, however. Wheu the grip had spit on its hands and tak en a good tight hold ou us we took a teaspoon ful of cayenne pepper, on the advice of a friend, and it cured us completely in about four hours, and there was no bad after effect as is always the case when we used whiskey aud quinine; on the contrary we never felt more vigorous or free from the ills of life. It is hot stuff, though, and should not be given to any one except in capsules, unless they are put up like us, case hardened, triple nickel-plated cast steel. THE BARGAIN "COUNTER $300 buys a nice lot iu South St. Johns. $440 buys a nice lot in Hill's Ad ditiou. $450 buys a nice lot'iu Holbrook Addition. $500 buys a nice lot in North St. Johns. $575 ,,vs n n'ce 'ot m James John's Addition. $600 buys a nice lot in Chamber's Addition. All these bargains -can be had on a small payment down and the bal ance monthly. $325 will buy a lot and 2-room house, close in. $500 buys a lot nnd two room house near ball ground. $800 takes a nice lot 54x100 close to water tank; ' house of two rooms, fine improvements; $250 cash, balance 55 per month, why pay rent? $1000 for n nice four room cot tage in Oak Park Addition. $1175 for a nice four room cot tage near school aud car line. The only way to appreciate this bargain is to sec it. ,$1500 for a nice six room house in North St. Johns 011 one of the best streets. This is a snap. $1600 buys a four room modern cottage iu good location. $1800 will take a fine five room modern cottage, the neatest little place iu town. $2 too will buy a seven room modern house 011 North Fillmore. Ask about this. $2200 takes a lot 50x100 ami seven room, modern home; can be used by two families. Close to to French block. $2400 buys a six room, modern house iu University Park, one block from car station; S500 down, bal ance to be paid in payments of $250 per year. $2500 buys seven room, modern house, lovely river view. This can be handled with a very small pay ment down, balance monthly. We have several fine tracts of acreage, an abundance of buslrcss procrty and several factory sites. If there is any kind of property you want, cither city or farm, SEE US. We have a branch office in the Wil lamette Valley which supplies us with farm lands of all kinds and descriptions. L. H. SMITH & CO. i tie greatest variety of property mid the best accommodations. zj. $375 Lot closcin. It cash, balance $5 a month. S. L. Dobie. Don't forget Bltgood& Cole have a cash meat market nt 205SJer.se'. $3500. Corner lot on Jersey St. 1-3 cash, balance 1, (2 or 3 years. S. L. Dobie. You get full WciMit and first quality nt the Central market. Just try it awhile. Bitgood & Cole's cash market certainly wants your .trade. Don't go to Portland. 5 room house on Edison street, close iu $1050. Terms. McKiimcy St. Johns Heights. Lots i, 2, 3, .1 and' 5, block No. 2, Shepard's addition. Terms and cheap. S. L. Dobie. $1400. House and lot 011 Ivan hoe street near car line and tost- office. Terms. S. L. Dobie. While shopping call nt Bitgood & Cole's cash market for your meat. We quote Portland prices. For Sale Combination baby buggy and go cart; also some lay ing hens at 205 N. Edison St. iop 50x100, close iu, new 3-roo 1 shack, foundation and lumber for new house, $500 cash. II. G. Ogden. Fine line of cigars, tobaccos, can dies, nuts, fresh fruits constantly on hand at Al Harris' old stand. E. D. Walker. 4 rooms and lot 50x100 Point View, S750 $100 cash, balance lio per mouth. J. S. McKinney, St. Johns Heights Station. 6 room house and lot 50x100 I950 $ioo cash, balance $10 ier month. J. b. McKinney, bt. Johns Heights Station. If you want a modern house 4 blocks from the postoffice for your vacant property, bee n, u. Jluri bert, 440 Chicago St. i8tfc All our meats are government inspected and the best that money can buy. They are neatly and carefully handled. Come iu and leave your order for tree delivery. Ward's Central Market. Mrs. Kindle has secured a room in the McChesney building and will open a dressmaking parlor at an early date. George J. Perkins, who has been ill with an attack of mumps for the past three weeks, is again able to do duty at his office. N. A. Gee reports the hospital corps at his residence doing fine work, the physician having declared all patients out of danger. The nominating convention of the good government league is unavoidably postponed one week and due announcement will be made next week. Dick Mossman, who has been seriously ill, is again able to be about. He contemplates seeking a more beneficial climate, and when successful will remove his family from our town. We" will regret to see them leave bt. Johns. LADIES' HOME Hc.icIliKht Overalls t JOURNAL PATTERNS "Union Mndc" Special, Special, Special Thread is one of life's necessities. Come here and buy. CLARK'S AND COATS' THREAD AT 5 Cents Special Sale Ladies' Muslin Underwear We have secured a sample line of Corset Covers, Draw ers, Skirts and Night Gowns which we offer at greatly re duced prices. Come early before the assortment is broken. t t t t I I PRALL MERCANTILE CO. HOLBROOK BLOCK, ST. JOHNS, OREGON t PARISIANA CORSETS STRAUSS IlltOS. CLOTHING MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS.1 1 Subscribe for the Telegram best evening paper on the coast. See Kd Stockton. I If you want to buy, rent, sell or1 exchange property see Wolcott, (The Kent Man.) Parlies desiring to sell call nnd ' list their property with J. H. Col-! viu, Chicago nnd Jersey streets. J Lost 1 red bill book containing' West Coast laundry billsleave nt Review office. I.. II. Simpson. Kjcj Found A fine silk scarf. The 1 owner can have same by proving property and piyiug for this notice. Insure your proiwrty iu the Pennsylvania, one of the best mid mo.it reliable companies iu exist cuce. II. G. Ogden. I am prepared to spray your trees, henhouses, fences, iu fact do any kind of whitewashing and spraying. N. A. Gee. Have your property insured in the St. Paul or Northern fire insur ance companies. They are the best. S. I.. Dobie, agent. Must have S500. Will sell cheap lot 7 iu block 3, Smith's addition St. Johns, 500 down balance your own terms, phone lvast 2S07. A new hand laundry nt 38 North Kdison street. Give us a trial. Special rates on rough dry. Special rates 011 lace curtains, Mrs, Mc- Kiunia. 18 Now is the time for house clean ing. When iu need of paer hang- ng, tinting, varnishing or painting at reasonable prices call 011 Iv. C. Mouulch, 1000 .Montcilli street or drop n card Hox 003 St. Johns. All work guaranteed urst class. A musical entertainment will be given at the Ilaptist church Friday evening, March 20th, by Sherman Clay n. Co. Admission free. Dr. aud Mrs. Hartel aud Dick Stevens and wife attended Shake scare's "Taming of the Shrew" at the Ileillg Sunday evening. Mrs. Mercy Martin of Stevens Point, Wis., arrived yesterday for a visit with her daughter, Mrs. Jas. II. Gee, and to make her future home iu St, Johns. We had the good fortune to see the steamer, Hose City, making her nort Monday evening. She certainly is a speedy craft and a cr.dit to her builders. John Peterson returned from his vacation about n week ago, but has been confined to his house by an attack of vertigo or something of that nature. We trust he may soon be 011 his feed again. Mr. and Mrs. Hear were callers in our town Sunday. They inform us that the suburb, Alberta, in which they live is growing rapidly and projierty is steadily increasing in value. Don't loole inucii iiKe hard times. Kev. Y. 15. Dark, a representa tive of the "General Committee on Christian Stewardship," will give four sermons ou that topic at tue Baptist church, commencing Sun day 7:30. The members of the different churches iu St. Johns will do well to hear mm. 15. A. Leon ard, pastor. Mr. and Mrs. Richard Currier and daughter, Minnie, entertained a party of St. Johns friends Sunday last. 1 He spread was lam at two o'clock, aud everyone did full justice to the good things that satisfy the inner man, aud a jolly good tune is reported. 1 nose present besides the hosts were: Mr. and Mrs. Joiin imnner, Mrs. Armstrong, Misses Stella, Carrie and F.thel Armstrong, George Mil- him, Mr. and Mrs. Carl T. Moe, Messrs. Elbert and Klmer Canten-wise. I WE HAVE I 400 Regular Patrons In Our Grocery Department As evidenced by our books. Is this not proof positive 5 .1.... t ... ' I 1 A uiiii uui ciiKiuiuur.'i sue ueiucu. ngiu, mm our goous uuu jij 5 prices right ? If we can sell you groceries right, is it $ jj! not reitsonable to suppose that our line of jjj is I Shoes, Dry Goods, Men's Hats 1 9. . S I and Caps X Will be sold you right aud our treatment of you right? W 5 I I BON HAM & CURRIER I i i o- II ,1 1 2r imW' frlollourcoivcrcle) fruildiiur ftlock MASON & URBAN Proprietors. 1221 tlM! HAUfl IKO. Contractors for all kinds of Cement Work such as sidewalks, Basements, Etc. I'uiiirr TImhiwhi kihI Myrr ftirrrU, iimr Cc.hr lvtk. J. E. COLVIN Real Estate, Loans and Fire Insurance The Jefferson, reliable old line company that has $50,000 deposit with state. Clt.MI5.NT Ul.OCK 111,1)0, Chicago and Jersey Sts. ST. JOHNS, ORE. Don't go to Portland TO BUY YOUR MEAT We carry a full line of fresh meats, also salt aud smoked meats. As residents of St. Johns we believe iu patronizing home industry and want you to get the habit. Why go to Portland when you can get your meat right at home at Portland prices? Come and give us a trial. We will surely treat you right. BITGOOD & COLE 205 S. Jersey Ok NOW IS THE TIME For that New Spring Suit. See our New Shades in Cheviots and Worsteds, "Sand Tans," "Smoke Urovuis," "Fog Grays." Come iu and leave your measure. PETERSEN & NOCE Second door south of postoffice.