LOCALr EVENT4. Dkatii iiy M, A. Htrattiin Milton A Hiratton, prealdout o( thu Kat l'orlliiiiil Kationnl tmnli, mt with Huddmi ilciitli SiiiuIhV afternoon Ht III rttsldumw Ht 82 Kst Tciilli Mnul. Winrlly nftu 2 o'clock, while eiiKiwri In adjusting hlvyula fur liii jmiimiT mm, husiuMmily foil forward on tliu fl'i'ir, a victim of apipltuy Mr. HlrntMn wu n.ilive of Indiana ami 5(1 yjars of imc. He came to Oreum in lH'ill itml was a m of Mr. and Mrs. 0 P. Hlnitton Of the family yet living are Hun. Jnlin A. Ptratton, and Mrs. Augusta Wlilt mora of Bi-atllu. Mn. P. L. Willi ami Rev. C. C. Btrotion of Porilund, Mr. D 0. Pattnn of Eastern Washington and II. 8. Stratum, who 1h in A luxku. Chief Justice Hiley Htrnttou, of tho Oregon upreme court In early days, now do ceased, vas his hrotlior. In his fiirly youth M. A. Htruttou ac'iirt)l thorough education and for a nuiiilmr of years was emnloved as cleric for John Wilson . Afterward ho was secretary of the Oregon woolen mills at Oregon Cily which position ho held until 181)2, when lie became connected with tlu lust Portland National bank. In all hi fmsitiess life Mr. Stratum preserved an unbroken record for integrity ami fidelity to every trust ho was called upon lo fill. His wile wns formerly Helen WillluuiH. a daughter ol Klij ili Williams one of the pioneers, now deceuxcd, ami lister of Miliar Ueorue Williams of flaleoi and Iticliurd and kmmett Wil limns, attorneys of Poril.ind. Amotiikr Workman I.OIHIK. Klecliir Lodge No. Ilo of the A. 0. U. W. whs or ginized on lmt Fridiv ev tnitu a'. Ca nemah by Grand Master Workman Diannii: with 21 dinner menihers. The ,'o'lowing officers were eleclud for tho entiling year: V M W, Rudolph Koernrr; M W, Thos K Byan i forem in R R Staub; overseer, J C Orudley; re' corder, A W Cheney; financier, W M Robinson: receiver, 1) W Kinnaird; guide, C E Burns; I W. John Nicbur 0 W, Samuel Faust; trustee?, C Burns for three years, Uulel for two and K Koerner for one. The other charter members are : J A Suiiduht, J McUrath, Max Bollack, John Widic, Arthur Pente, L Rucpnich, Peter Ruber, Jacob Josi, Matthew O'Dull, Caspar Druenc.li. The charter will bu kept open till Aoril 1st to allow all persons who wish to becomo charter memb.'rs at a reduced rstetodoao After next meeting the lodge will probably meet in the A.O. V. W. hall on the hill. Faukwhll SBHVita The St'ttftman says: "At the First Bppilnt church in this city Sunday the farewell services of Bev. M. 1.. Rugg as pastor to.ik place, that wnLleman having accepted the pastorate of the church at Oregon City. The congregation both morning and evening ra large, everyone extending Hnll-u-ishRi to the reverend itentluiiun In hit heir field of labor. At tho church Tuesday evening a reception was tender ed him and his wife, to which the members, congregation and friends were Invited. A short programme was rendered. Rev. Rugg has been pastor ol the etalem church since October, 1893, coming here from Seattle in response to seeoud call." Bev. Rugg arrived here on Wednaaday and will preach at the Baptist church on Sunday. . r - Obkciok Mapu SuoAR.-'-It has been generally accepted as a fact that m.iple syrup could not be produced in this valley. The Eugene Guard declares otherwise! The Willamette valley will be known in years to come as a maple sugar country, If ad reports are true. In a recent issue mention was made Of a Harriaburg man tapping trees with good result?. Now we are informed that a Eugene man has tappsd a tree and re ceivod over s g dlon of sap . N country can beat ours on variety of products. Tapping trees for sap bus been tried at various times here with various phases of luek, but probably more care will attend it. TllK Kvui'oKiOM The following characters will he ri'i r.wenled at the Longfellow symposium on Friday even ing at Ihu Congregational church Hiawatha, Chin. Care; Minnehaha, Woltha Morso, Arro Maker, John (JIIihoii; F.viingclinc, Laura Lane; Uiibrhil, Samuel Uibsmi; Priest, Daniel Tompkins; Miles Blandish, Edward liurralt; John Alduu, II. O. Cheney; Prlcilla, Leila Cheney; Spanish fclf dent, Arthur Russell; (ilpsy Girl, Rosa llornshuh; Excelsior, George lleaih; Among those who will assist are Mrs. Alma Muudhenke ackett, Mrs. E. E CliHnnan. Umtrudu Humphrey, Inei Riggs, Minnie Lane, May Marks, Grace Whiilock, Laurence Driggs, Leigliton Kelly, Bessie Evans, . and Schubert quartette of Pocillj University. The sword worn In the symposium was used i) the battle of Water I jo. Botany Bay Amain. The Intention of the Cuneunih Dramatic Company to reproduce the play, "Botany Bay," next Suturduy is one that will please many who were uimhle lo witness the per formance of last Saturday night. Tills is done because some were unable to be present before asked that it be repealed, and many since then have urged the company to play again, we leei tnai a largo audience will he present to wel come the return ol the players, ine tickets will be as before. 25 and 35 cents, reserved seats at Huntley's. There will be some new features, Including singing. Schoolchildren under the age of 14 years will be admitted on payment if only 10c. This is done that children of the schools nuy all sue the play at merely nominal cost. The doors will pen at 7 o'clock and the curtain rises at 8:15. Gins, But Not Forgottan. In memory ol llllla annla riarvln, who itM latt KrlilHf. ' Mia In (ine: llur Hilrll li II" n lo the lnvi'ii ol ri'.l, H'-r lot liava luiu-linl lliu giilili'ii .tiaim; ' Sli It Willi the ni!l ami (lis lilint. On earth her Hie wm pun and awwl, In httaveu 'tin III aainv i Wn ralM liar Amis Horn Mow, llol llmra the liaa IwlUir uaiiiu. Shu win plwkwl frn.rt rlh wlinn only a hud, III tienvun Ilia iwarwa win 111110:11; liar life haa uacael lliu aiiiriu. ol earth. She la lauded aale on Ilia aliorea nl hi. The Lord, lis (Will si tliliitf. well, For a puriHwa alia Is Roue atiova; If we mtv0 sin inul llhn lru tiulow, Wa ll muut analii Ilia one wa luvv. A Fiiib The Casino saloon of Albert Schilling was discovered on fire at o'clock a. in. on Monday and but for the prompt response cf the firemen the adjoining struitmes would have been burned also, I he fill ire building was gutted in a very short time. The loss to A. Schilling for stock and fixtures is 2000 with 1500 insurance. J. Schrain curried fll'O insurance on the building which will cover the loss. It is sup posed that the fire started from coals from the stove. The building will be rebuilt and Mr. Schilling will put in another stock at once. Taking in con sideration the time of night it shows that our firemen are always on the alert and ready to "get out" in case of fire Hurrah, for the boys! G. A. It. Encampm ent. The official board of the G. A. R. of Oregon met here on Monday and among the business transacted was that of changing the time ol holding the next state encampment. This will be at Ore- in Oily or) tl3 17th and 18th of next June instead of May 8th and Olh. It is expected that the com mander-in chief of the national G A. R., General Lawler of Rockford, Ill inois, wil) be present and lend interest to tbo meeting. Captain 8. B. Ormsby, department commander of. Marion county, Assistant Adjutant General W, N. Morse of Portland, comrades Eugene Clark aud II Callen of Portland 'and Geo. A. Harding ol this city were pros ent. Captain Omsby gave an interesting talk on tho state soldier's home. Pkodaiii.y A Nxw Stbaheb H. M Mason, president of the Oregon City Tra sportation pompany, to which the Altona belongs, a wusfcthy gentleman of Portland, came up on the Altona Wednesday, this being his first trip up he Willamette, says the Independence West Sitle. The object of bis visit was to investigate the advantages of build- ng a new steamer, a little larger than the Altona, steel hull, much greater steam power, to run about twenty miles hour, light draft, and elegantly furnished inside, and Captain Graham says it will be of such light draft that he wil! make contracts with the mer chants to bring freight and passengers every day In the year. The Woman's Era L 1 1 Within Her Sphere She Reigns Supreme. Woman claims her own. Her field widens constantly, Every day brightens her prospects. Her progress U shadows the greater triumph at hand. Emancipation and equality will be hers in the years to come. Prophetic of final victory were her achievements at the World's Fair. At her shrine there erected the nations bowed. The lesson taught at the "Woman's Building" will last "till time shall be no more." Their enlightening influence wilj be felt around the globe throughout the dawning century. On'y less memorable were the honors gained at the Fair by Dr. Price's Cream Baking Powder The highest award conferred on this peerless prepara tion, is a fitting accompaniment of the laurels won by the) women of America. Buniiav School Convkntioh, The fifth annual convention of '.ho Clacka mas county Kunday schools was held al Clackamas on Thursday and Friday of last week. Twenty-two schools were represented In the convent! m by 60 delegates, and there were accounts of 55 Sunday schools in the county, as against 27 -known al Inst year's con vention. The officers chosen for the ensuing year are : President, C. HoLcrg of Oregon Cily ; vice-president, Mrs. E. C. Eastman, of New Era secretary, B. M. Firch, of Milwaukle; treasurer, Mrs. J. K. Groom, of Oregon Cily. Thurs day evening was chiefly occupied by an address by J. K. Groom on duties ol Sunday suhool superintendents. Fri day morning Mrs Gro m road a paper on the loyal Hunday tcliool army. Dr. Cowan, discussed the question, "l the International Lesson System the Best?" Mr. Gary, of Milwaukee, spoke about the use of maps, and G. W. riwope ol Oregon Cily, about the library and its use Rev. Thomas Boyd, president ol the Multnomah ass C-ialioh. greeted the convention with an encouiaging ad dress. Revolutions thanking die Clack amas people for their hospitality were adopted, and the last Sunday in Novem ber was suggested to be observed as special temperance day. The address of Friday evening was delivered by the Rev. C. Hohlridge, of Portland. Califfb' Failure. The Oregon City- Sash & Door Co. of 8. B. and Cnas. uuiill made a deed ol assignment on Tuesday to C. 0. 1. William". The liabilities are about $10,000, besides considerable accrued interest. The aeset are about $11,000. The real estate is mortgaged for $1500 and the machiu ery for $500. Portland creditors hold claims amounting to t?100. The com pany owed but $200 for lubor. This company begun business about five yeara ago, and suffered loss first from the flood of 18'JJ and l iter from Are. It enlarged its plant and m ved into a new mill about two years ng). The factory has done but little wrk this winter. The trouble was caused by the filing of a cliHtlle mortgage in favor of F. Born last week, LOCAL NtWS ITEMS. A Riuii Assay 8. C. sJmith of B a River has received a letter from Geo, A. Dyson, of Brownsville, who is inter ested In the Blue River mines, giving the returns from an sasay of ore taken from the McCauley mine in that district The letter states that the assay showed $102.59 of gold and 2 ounces of silver to the ton. Mr. Smith states that a nurd, ber of parties interested in mines have written him regarding the prospects for beginning work there, and he looks for a lively time there this season. Parties at Brownsville and Oregon City will commence work as soon as the snow disappears sufficiently. Reg'ulcr, Messrs. J. A. Duck, 8. R Green, H. Straight and others are interested in these mines. Acpipknt to AjroJiA. The Altona broke her shaft on the way down the river two miles above Buttevllle and knocked out a pillar block Friday. She dropped anchor and warped down the river to Butteville, where she was tied up. Capt. Frank Graham took a hor e, jakeov0rto Aurora and look the train for Portland. He ordered the Ramona, the Al'ona 's sister boat to ooine up and tow the crippled craft to Oregon City. The captain then chartered the Joseph Kelogg to come on Alto a's run. t AofHSR Piosspa,. Alexander Spong, a resident of Marion county for 40 years, died at his farm home north of Salem last Wednesday evening. He was 77 years old. ' He came to Oregon in 1851, locating at Oregon City for a short time ; thence moving to Lafayette, Yamhill country, where be lived lor two 3 ears, and then came toMarion county. He was proprietor of Spong's ferry, connecting Marion snd Polk counties at Lincoln. One of his sons Is Captain A. J. Spong, master of the steamer Ramona, Our New Charter. The new city charter passed the senate and house on Saturday at the eleventh hour. Thos. Ryan, who was at Salem, in charge, went to the enrolling clerk at 10 p. m. and asked to have the charter en rolled but the clerk tsld he had no time, so Mr. Ryan hired eight clerks and had the bill enrolled and signed by the president of the senate, speaker of house and enrolling' .clerk at 11 :57, three minutes before adjournment. BiRTiipAY Pabty. -t-About twenty-five of the young friends of Miss Georgia Marrs gave ber a very pleasant surprise by gathering on Friday evening at the home of her parents. The occasion was reminder to her that it was her birthday. The evening was spent very pleasantly in various games and at 11 o'clock the party dispersed to their mpactive homes wishing for their hostess many happy returns of the day. Goats vs, Doa. Quite a crowd col lected In Aurora Monday to witness the lawsuit of Irwin vs. Miller. Nearly half the day was consumed in getting a ury. Attorney H. E. Cross appeared plaintiff and Mr. Bingham, of Salem. for defendant. The Jury's verdict was that defendant pay plaintiff $13 and all costs. The suit grew ont of Miller's dog killing some goats belonging to Mr. Irwin. Firemen's election on Monday Annual school nieeilng on Monday evening. Aurora is to h ive hook and ladder company. The Kaslern Star gave a baiupiet on Tuesday evening. Mrs.W. II. Iliirghsr.il U giilte 111 will) an allack of the grippe, Mr. Olbs.ni, who has lie, n quite III, is able to attend business. Remember "Botany B iy" at Hhlvcly's opera housoon Suturd.iy e -enlng Ned Townsund of Portland spent Sun day with his friend, C. G. Huntley. Coinola nt filed In circuit court on 27lh to Elixa Koch vs. August Koch. An earthquake shock was felt by number of residents on Monday morn ng. Miss Lou Cochran has taken the place in the poMtufflci- fumerly occupied hy Miss Claia Quinn. The little daughter of Mr. Wad I x k is quite sick with 'lie croup at her parents' residence on Piety Hill. Miss Clara Quinn and F. D. Bruce were married at the Episcopal church in Portland by Rev. Cole oil Sunday. A number of Mr, Siratton'aold friends of this place attended . his funeral, which took place on Tues Uy In l' in land. During Lent there will be services a the Episcopal clrirjh on Wednesday at 3 o'clock and Friday at 3 o'clock and 7:30 o'clock. It is understood that Frank Wei son of Dr. John Welch, will during the summer open a dentist old 10 under the Coukikr office. On Tuesday August Koch of Cherry- ville wus arrestee by U. S Marshal Grady for sending obscene letters through the mail". O. H. Bestow has begun the erection of Ids new three-story wood-working shop opposite the Congregational church The building will be 40x00 feet. On Saturday Adolphus Willey and Ernest Jones were brought before J nstice Dixon and each paid of a fine of $12 for assault on Chinaman Tom Lee. Ed Hineardon has purchased an in tereat in the Boston Store. They are having the store repaired and repainted, and have received a new lot of goods J. P. Lowe, the watchmaker, was robbed on Sunday evening about 10 p in. The front window was broken and three watches and two revolvers taken Lee, the three-year-old son of Dr. and Mrs. L. L. Pickens died on Sunday evening of membraneous croup. The funeral services were held on Monday UuioD gospel meetings of the Congre gational, Presbyterian, Baptist and Methodist churches will commence on March 1 1th. Further particulars later Mrs. Garvin's little daughter, Annie, aged 9 years, died Friday evening with membranous croup. The funeral took place from the Catholic church Sunday afternoon. Llcenae to wed granted on 23d to Clara B. Quinn and F. D. Bruce; in 25th to Mrs. Caroline Steel and D. Levi ; oh 20th to Einaline Schneider and W. E Roake; on 27th to Annie Brusch and C. Lorens . The electric crane is biing put in the west side station. Water will be let into the wheels about the first of next week and in about two weekJ the dynamos of the new power station will be running. Otto F. Olson received a very severe burn while repairing a dynamo on Wednesday. He slipped and lell. stack ing his arm and burning it at the elbow and on the hand so badly that he will be unable to work for a couple of months. B. C. Cook, of the Oregon Land com pany, and J. A. Chase of Oregon City, who have been investigating the nu merous fruit orchards about the capital c ly for several days, left for Cony this week for the s-taw purpjse. Salem Journal. Miss Fannie Mdserve, the charming cornet player,ha arrived and will assist lu the Longfellow symposium Friday evening, juibs meserve win De accom panied by Mrs. E. E- Williams on the organ and by Prof. IJenrioi of Portland on the v'iqUm- Sheriff Maddock will be ready to re ceive taxes after this date. The total assessed valuation of Clackamas county is $5,277,775. The taxes to be raised are as follows: State $15,833, county fund $00,100, road fund $91,111. suhool fund $29,555, district levies 110,081, state and road poll $4839, Oregon City $3007, total $151,284. Fred B. Madison, who sued the Port- Ian I General Electric Company for $2V 000 because of a broken collar bone, was last Thursd y awarded a verdict of $400, after a review of his case before Judge Hurley of Portland and a jury. Madi son was in the employ of the company on the west side and while working at the bottom of a pit, was injured by a falling beam. Violins, ITCaiijos, ftiiitarc, MANDOLINS, ACCORDIONS, FIFES AND nAiipoustiN y -at- ntiii'iucistcr & AiMlrcscn's, Extraordinary Reductions LAST WEEK OF OUR GREAT FIRE SALE SO ill V ilfl ujrr, Fob Stialixo Chickess Henry Hal- lowsy was on Thursday bound over by Justice E. Dixon under $200 bonds to appear before the grand jury for stealing chickens of W. A. Starkweather, who resides near Milwaukie He claims he lives in Portlan , There are sever I persons whose chicken roosts have been disturbed in that community bat this is the first arrest. Closing Quotations: At 12 l-2c a yard, 50 pieces Scotch Mixtures, inch At 14c a" yard, 37 pieces Navy Storm Serge, 37 Inch At 18c a yd, 54 pieces Brown & Tan Heavy Serge, 37 inch At 15c a yard, 64 pieces Persian Cashmer, all shades At 25c a yard, 97 pieces Egyptian Cord, all wool, 36 inch At 29c a yard, 72 pieces All Wool Covert Cloth, 40 huh At 35c a yard, 49 pieces AU Wool Scotch Heather, 38 inch At 37 l-2c a yd, 83 pieces All Wool Spring Mixtures, 38 inch At 35c a yd, 97 pieces All Wool Heavy Henrietta, 40 inch At 45c a yd, 31 pieces All Wool Heavy Camel'sHalr, 38 1 n: h At 50ca yd, 47 pieces All Wool Heavy Sei ge Extra, 42 inch SPECIAL, 70 Pieces of India and Japanese Silks, ti Inch, in all colors, 25c per yard. We arc closing all of our fine Cloaks, Capos and Wraps at half price, McAUen & McDonnell, COR. THIRD AND MORRISON, PORTLAND. NOTICE I KOTICS!! We are now located at SUSPENSION BRIDGE CORNER and in order to acquaint yourself with our new location are offering extraordinary bargains. We are determined to make our NEW STORE the cheapest place in Oregon to do your purchasing. I. SELLING. PERSONAL MENTION. from Miss Vara I'illsbury roturned Salem on Monday.- Mrs. A. 9. Dreiser is visiting friend in McMinnville this week. Miss Brown of Portland visited Rev. and Mrs. Dawson last woek. Ish Ora Spangler spent Friday and Saturday with her parents at Corvallis. Jno. F.Clark, of the abstract company, left Saturday for a visit at McMinnville and Dallas. Cora McCown returned from Salem Sunday afternoon, where she held a clerkship during the le ,'islature. Assesssor W. V. Brannin of Pendle ton, grand master work in in of the A. O. U. W. was injtown last week, visiting lodges and acqnaintenances. LOCAL SUMMARY. New goods just arrived at the Racket Store. Build up house industry by patroniz ing the 0:egon City Steam Launary. Money to loan on good security by A . S. DreBser. Bring your job printing to the Couhier office and get it done at Portland prices . Suhool stationery and toys at the Racket Store. Take your babies and children to Brown, the photographer, and get good pictures taken. Gallery ovor Novelty candy store. Notions of all kinds, underwear, hosiery, handkerchiefs, otc, at the Racket Store. Cord wood stumpage for sale, or to be cut on shares. Apply at Courier office. Prescriptions carefully compounded at G. A. Harding's drug store. C. D. & D. C. LAT0URETTE, Attorneys at Law, Comemrcial, Real Estate and Probate Law Specialties. OFFICE: Commercial OREGON CITY, Bank ' Building OREGON. Gio. C. Browkill. A. 8. Drisbii Browned & Dresser Attorneys at Law Otfice One Door iVortA 'Caufteld&Hunt ley't D iigtloT, OREGON CITY, . OREGON. E. F. ORIGGS, ATTORNEY AT LAW, OREGON CITY. Office : Two Doors South of Courthouse. Absolutely Given Away ! A SECURITY DOST PAN With long handle, will be given away to each customer when his cash pur chases have amonnted to $10. Call and see them at the Pioneer Store, Thos. Charmaa 4 Sea, Dru GoodsV Clothing, Show, GROCERIES, ETC. He JL New BLUE FRONT GROCERY, E. P. ELLIOTT, Prop. Groceries and Provisions, FRUIT8 AND VEGETABLES, Prices as Low as the Lowest. J. A. BUCK'S OLD STAND, ON THE HILL, CORNER SEVENTH AND CENTER STS., OREGON CITY. V. Marrisl CASH GIMCIEESY, MAIN STREET,- NEXT DOOR TO POPE'S HARDWARE STORE. FREE DELIVERY go to rti im .nTORfr?! FOR DOORS, WINDOWS, MOULDING And Building Material. Lowest Cash Prices Ever Offered for First-Class Goods. Sbop 0pp. Congregational Church, Main Street, Oregon City H. C. DITTRICH, ARCHITECT. dmiluatc of the Dniim hiilo, Holzmlnilon, Urrmuiiy, and MaMachimi'lta Tui'liiiolDgy. "lans, Specifications and Preliminary Estimates Furnished on Application. 383 STANTON STREET, PORTLAND, OREGON. Received at Charinan & Son's a large invoice of wall paper, latest and pret tiest designs. McAllen & McDonald, coner of Third aud Morrison, Portland, are having a great cloak snle. The Seventh Street Bakery is the only first-olass bakery in town. Beat home made bread.- Two loaves of any kind for 5 cenis. Jacob Kober, proprietor, Oregon City. Do not go to Portland for your photographs when you can get the best work at Brown's gallery here. Noblitt Livery and ale table OREGON CITY, OREGON, On the Street between the Bridge and the Depot. Doubld anil alliele rlirs and naddle hnraea ai ways oil baud at the loweitt ratea. and a corral also connected with the barn for loose itock. any information ri'KaruinK any una 01 iioci piomptly attended to by letter or periou. HORSES llOUOHT OR SOLD Granted Certificates, The following teachen wore granted certl n. eatei to leach last weea by Suparlntendant H, 8. Gibson; State diploma. -Maggie William., T.J.Gary Arth.ir Winchell.F. M. Darling. Stale certificate-lira. Amy Martin. Firat grade certificate Chat, Rutheiford, 0. E. Barney. Second grade Robtrt tilnlher, John u Oard, '. E. Young. Mary OarU, Mn. F. H. MorriaoB' Eugene Shelby, Birdie Galentln. Third Grail.-H. S. Morlaon, M. Alex Uhman, Minnie McLlntoek, O. P. Low, C. E. Mlnler.V. O. Rcbert, O. D. Eby, Lavella Marahall, I.ucy E. Whwler, Lee Bogen, Johanna Peter. Remember the Racket Store more for your money than any in town. gives place Don't forget to call Store and see goods. at the Racket You will he surprised at what you can ave by getting your Groceries at V. Harris' Cash Store, M.tin street, next to Pope's hardware store. Dr. L. L. Pickens, ihe dentist, baa moved to rooms in the Barclay building. soup i ns in bridge corner. A Southern Oregon paper aays : "Mr StetTen, a :awyer, is to b sent to the penitentiary for fifteen years for murder. It is so rarely the case that a lawyer gets justice that it is pleasing to see Mr. Sleeves facing the mosio." The Sunday Welcome aayai "Not quite so fast. r. Steeves is Dot in the pen itentiary yet and probably never will be." Dr. Price' Cream Baking Powder World's Fair Hisbect Award. Oo to the Racket Store for bargains. Waea Baby was atck, gave kef CaaWla, aea aba wa a ChOd. afcs d for Caetota, IThea aha beeaow Mlaa, aba efaag to Oaatorta, tTtwa aba bad Chfldre. at f' Oa FOR SALE. Eiirhty acres of fine farm land, mostly bottom, on Woodcock creek, Clackamas county, two miles from Meadow Brook postolhce. Three acres cleared. 12 acres slashed : good house 20x30. Price SHOO. of which lYal must be paid down, bal ance two years time. For further par ticulars call at Coi'Risa cfliee or address me at Vancouver, Wash. Mas. A k a Taylob. Digest of Land Deoltions. An entrr. thnuuh imoroDerlv allowed. should not be canoelled without notioe to the entryman, and due opportunity to show cause why such action should not be taken. Work done outside the boundaries of a claim, for the purpose of facilitating the extraction of mineral therefr m, i available for hoMing the claim an though done within the biun laries of the claim Itself. The rale of approximation will be applied to a homrstead entry that em braces fracti nal subdivisions in two aevtions. The Commercial Bank OF OREGON CITY. CAPITAL f 100,000. Transacts a General Banking Business. Loam made. Billa dUooiinlcd. Slukci col lectioua. liny and .ell exchange ( n all polnla In the United Htutu. and Europe and on Hong Konir. Itanoulta received Btihlect to check lu tereat at uaual ratea allowed oo time depoalta. Hank open from 9 A. M. to I r, II,; Saturday eveulngafrom 611117 V. M. D. C. LATOURETTE, F. K. DONALDSON , I'renldcut. Caablet Bank of Oregon City. OLDEST BANKING IIOl'SK IN Till CITY Paid Up Capitu!, $50,000. President, Vice Prealdeul, Caahler, Manager, - THOMAl CHASM Gio. A. Hardino E. O. CAUrin D Chaklii H.Cauruip A General Banking Bunlneaa Transacted. Depofllta Received Huliject to Check. Approved Billa and Nntea Diaccunted. Cotintv and City Warrant bought. Loan. Made on Available Security Exchange Bought and 4old. Collection. Made Promptly. Drafta Hold Available lu Any Part ol th. World. Tekiraph c Kxchanrefloldon Portland. Bun Franciaco. Chicago and New York. intere.t raid on Time Depoalta. SUB AOIKT1 Of THE LONDON CHEQUE BANK. Oregon City anspotation Co's Str. RAMONA. TIME TABLE Leava PostlAhd Foot Taylor 8L 11:00 A.M. 3:30 r . M. OREGON CITT BOAT Leave OkxookCitt Foot th St. 0 .00 A. M. 1 :80 P. M. You ILive But you should buy the necessaries 'of life as cheaply as possible. Live Must Well and Cheaply By buying your groceries at rock bottom prices for CASH at Staub's Star Grocery NEXT O00R TO F0ST0FFICE KIDD&WLLIAMS, YOUR CHANGE TO BUT GOODS RIGHT. Successors to II. Cooke, LIVERY, FEED & SALE STABLE, STS., COK. FOURTH AND MAIM OREGON CITY. A. R. DOOLITTLE'S West Side Store KEEPS A WELL-SELECTED STOCK OF Groceries, Provisions FRUITS, FLOUR AND FEED. Having bought the Park Place stockof Hamilton Bros, and added NEW GOODS, I am prepared to sell at the Lowest (ash Prices. We offer 20 lbs. Rice $i; 19 lbs. Dry Gran. Sugar $1. Will trade for produce. Give me a call. R. L RUSSELL, Park Place, Or. West Side Express IN CONSECTIOX. Str. ALTONA Leaves Portland Tuesdays, Thursdays I and Saturday. Lure Indeendenca and Salem Mon day a, Wednesday and Fridays. L. M. ANDREWS. M. D DIALS IK Drugs, Notions, Ferfiuserles, Toilet Articles, 9tc. Prtterlptloat Carefsllf CsMptiaie1. ON THE HILL. Cor. of 7th & Center St. Oregon Cit 0E0. A. HARDING, DIALS B IH 3? DHtTO-S Standard Pat. Hc-icir.cs. Palnta, Oils and Window Olaaa. Preteriptbmt AeeuraUlf Omfttntded. HARDING ' BLOCE. I R. FRETTAG'S Corner Grocery Keefis Full Line of staple d fa::cy GROCERIES, 1 Provisions, Flssr, Tzzl, Fruits & Vetitlcs, AT LOWEST PRICES.