COURIER
OREGON
VOL. XIII.
OREGON CITY, OREGON, FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 29, 1898.
NO. 30.
k
ITS A
SHOBT CUT...
That's all it Is a quick snd convenient way to gain
what the home lacks. .Under the conditions of our
poaeetaion of. . . .
EQUITABLE
CREDIT
SYSTEM....
We can do the waiting not vou . Paying a little once a
week or month la easy enough for anybody. We don't
aak anything elae.
Come on now it the house reeda Furniture Carpeta
Mattings Draperies Baby Carriages etc. Get 'em
have the good of 'em and yon will And you won't miss
the email amounts you've promised us.
Don't bother about bondsmen we're not brokers
we're houselurnishere. BELLOMY L B06CH
FIRE, LIFE
And Accident
REPRESENTING-
Roy&l of Liverpool00" "rBet business worii.
Nora British & MercalIme-,"o!o:o!,o",e," ,n t,,e M' M6
Sun of London o,ii,'"t iurej ,ir i"nre mn tn .
iEtna of Hartf ord-'rifet a,,i htmt Aiuarican eompnuy.
Continental of New York0"" f ,h hett '" companies
x.AND OTHER FIRST-CLASS INSURANCE COMPANIES-'-"
The Tiavelers Insurance Company of Hartford
Largest, olde.t anil best ucciileut lusurunen coinimny In the world, and
aim duet a very large lire inturanee bulne.
CALL OH Ml FOB BLOTTEB1 AKD CALENDABt ...
BATE! THE
TjL F. E. DONALDSON, at Commercial Bank.
LOWKBT
H OLD
I CARkV A FULL LINK OK .. . " . ' ' '"
FARE1 TOOLS, incimiin- Hay Pressss, Feel
Cutters, Choppers, Plows, Harrows, Sssd-
era, Spring Tooth Harrows, Potato Mj;srs,
ALSO.
SfBINO W.V00S8, CaETS,
Be sure and call when yon are'
want to buy or not.
EDWARD HUGHES,
The Fashions 1
Are Observed....
BT the manufacturers of Ready-Made
- . m mm. afJ
1 othing nowadays, so inai ine
wearer of such garments can be
as stylishly-dressed as a fellow
being fitted out In a suit of Made-to-Order
Clothes -at less expense
too. Examine
PIOITBBE
FOR CHOICE CUTS and TENDER MEATS GOTO
PETZOLD & GALE'S CASK MARKETS.
Seventh Street, Corner of Center, on the Hill.
Main St., Opposite Caufield Block.
Two Shop. - ' Oreooa City, Oregoa.
GE &. M. IB1ETDW
N FOR .
DOORS, WINDOWS, MOULDING
and Building Material. .
Lowest Cash Prices Ever Offered (or First-Class Goods.
Shop Opp. Congregational Church, Main Street, Oregon City
Leading Agency
.In Clackamas County
HICEZOBY
BcilOIES. EtC. -
it the city whether you
Corkep Faoirr am
Taylor,
Pcrtbd, Or
"i
the prices at ine
STOBB
CHARMAN & SON.
Will
You
Your Thanksgiving dinner
at home? If you do you
will want a nice fat turkey,
and you won't be dissap
pointed if you give us your
order.
Will also have dressed
chickens, cranberries, cel
ery, oranges bannas, figs,
dates, grapes, raisins, in
faet, anything you will
want for the table.
E. E. WILLIAMS,
-The Grocer (if
CANBY.
The fine rains last week has induced the
formers to go ahead with their fall plowing.
There has been a great deal of grain planted.
Knight Bros, have shipped at the rate of
25 boxes of apples per day for the last ten
days . ,
There has been several wood contracts let
here to it seems that any one who wants to
work will have a chance. One man has 500
cords of wood to put on the track for the S.
P. Co. at f 1.75 per cord. Several more are
to have from 1 to 200 cord contracts.
Dr. White has his house- about ready to I
more in. Mr. Kior has moved into his
new house.
The S. P. company is loading cars ,with
gravel again. There was a wood train here
this week that loaded on too cords of wood.
Pork is selling here for four cents per
pound.
Mr. Ribbar's little boy was burned to death
about three miles east of Canby. The older
boys were burning brush when the little fel
low got to near the 6re and his clothes caught
fire and was burned before the older brother
could save him. Dr. White was sent for but
could do nothing for the little sufferer, to he
dressed the hands of tha older boy which
were badly burned. v"
L frl. fair1.. Jy -sV4W-ys
ago is not any better. . and there it doubt
wether he will get over it pr.not as he is shot
qilite bad in the shoulder. "
Mr. Henry Knight, who got his arm broke,
in three places at Wheeler's mill i now so
he can set up some of (he time. , ,
Mr. Scott Kellyand G. Kitomer have just
got back from Vaquina where they have been
for some time.
" Mr. W. RiggaudJ. Smith has gone near
Mt. Hood for bear and anything that comes
in their way. They take several traps with
them and expect to be gone some time,
J. Sims will dig a well on his place this
week.
There have been several persona abound
herewanting to get small places (or rent.
Mr. L. Shank's little girl, seven months
old, died on the 8th of this month.
The contract for to build thejsidewslk
was let to John Tibe for 162.00. ft is to be
built four blocks on Front street.
The citizens held a meeting on the 16th
and nominated V. L. Mack for mayor and
Vorpahl, Gilmore, Weed and G, Knight for
councilmen,
A tree blew across Rigg's barn on Cribble
prairie a few days ago and came near killing
a nice span of horses,
November 20. . Nkro.
WIiss"Bo3s .Sale!
-
...SPECIAL REDUCTIONS FOR THE...
HOLIDAY TRADED
E have the Largest Variety, the Finest and Newest
Collection of Black French Dress Goods ever introduced
or displayed by any Dry Goods House or Dry Goods
Firm north of San Francisco. '
52-inch Black French Draptd. Ate,
49
48
48
46
Nevelty Silk and Wool,
Effects
44
42
44
46
English Tacquard
French Serge, extra
38
special.
70 pecies Bright Fancy Plaids for
47 33'nch,
140 " Heavy Scotch Mixtures,
For FUR CAPES. CLOTH CAPES. MISSES' and CHILDREN'S WEAR,
TABLE LINES. BLANKETd. LACK CURTAINS, PORTKKIEKS,
GLOVES and CORSETS and FANCY TOILET ACTICLES or
the HOLIDAYS. Spc'al inducements for
XMAS.
Corns-r
Third A Morriioi,
mcallen
' RE0UN0,
Mitt
work. ,
Ida Young went to Oregon Chy to
The school at district No. l I progressing,
Mr. Holden U teacher. '
P. P. Una cut bit foot quite severely
while peeling a log, which will lay him up
torawmie.
Mr. F. Sellman made a flying trip to Port
Und last week.
Mr. Kelly, of Jones' mill, was the guest of
Mrs. Mary McUraw last Sunday.
F. Whitraore and Miss Kate Catean was
visiting Mrs, Mary McGraw last week.
S. Kinschalfsly is improving his farm by
putting plank fence around It. -
J. W. Linn and E. W. Howell was visit
ing Mr. Baley Sunday. Poker was the game.
There was a surprise dance given Miss
Lena Speece last Monday night. Those pre
sent were: T. W, Linn, Miss Princie Leek,
Miss Milda Linn, Miss Olive Moshcr,
'Governor Mosher), Miss Heater Linn, J. W,
Linn, C. Spragtie, D, Catte Whiteman, B.
Franklin, E. Evason, E. Baley and E. W.
Howell, They all enjoyed themselves till a
"wee-wee hour, when they departed.
B. F. Linn and A. B. Linn was to, Portland
last week on business.
Miss Cora Leek was visitinc her sister lost
week, also M iss Princie Llek.
T, W. and E. V. Howell was visiting Ed,
Baley Saturday night.
P. P. Linn went to Oregon City on last
Monday night on business.
Mr, Catio is slowly improving with his
broken foot.
The Masquerade at Linn's mill on Thanks
giving night Look out for the darkey.
T. W. Linn, T. W. Linn and G. E.
Speece have joined the brass band. "Now
for music.''
We hear that F. Whiteman didu't go to
Eastern Oregon. "Vhat(isthe matter Frank?"
P, Noyer and wife are visiting relatives in
this vicinity.
G. J, H, be sure and be at the masquerade.
November i8ih. "Engineer."
B. Bullard is visiting friends at Linn's
mill.
G. E. Speece has bought him a fine snare
drum but his hit teacher said he must beat a
dry good box for a while.
Mis Jane Noyer is visiting her aunt.
There was a populist speaking at the Red
land nail Friday night, and all they lacked
was a "speaker." "
"Tune your heart-strings tight King David,
Sing you good ole drunkard, ting;
Let the people dance wid cymbals, round
de Reb'rend quackir string:"
November 26th. Engineer.
STAFFORD.
We have not teen the new comet but ex
pect to see the tail nailing through space tome
ol these tint awnings.
Wauker aad White have lost their drill in
a hole nipv feet deep at Henry Toedtemeir't
and have I n a eoTite of da-s trn to -
It Toweiiui wUiw"bein ci-..
success.;
There is to be a shooting watch for turkey's
at Hedrick's next Wednesday and some of
the boys talk of having a gobbler for Thankt-
giving dinner, uias, rum win u
shooting match for pigeons on Thursday. Now
it the time boys, for yon to get in your best
shots and commence with a pair of pigeons.
There was over 60 persons present at the
Duplex Saturday night and a very social and
entertaining time was bad. We would be
pleated to have representatives of neighbor
ing socilies meet with us and we will try and
return the call.
Revival services at the Baptist charchthit
week,
Henry Gage and family returned to their
home on the Utile Nestucca last week.
Camp wagons are ttill pasting by on their
way from bunchgrasi to points up the valley.
Not much loose stock it being taken along.
Miss Rosa Weid of Jefferson left tody for
borne. Miss Weid has been spending several
months with her sister, Mrs. Weddle, and
has -become quite, a favorite? amongst the
young people and at literary societies by her
sweet voice and winning ways. We, of
course, feel sorry to have to bid Mitt Rosa
good bye and trust we may tee her in our
midtt again ere long.
November 24. Lengthy.
extra quality,
$2.50 a yard
1.87 "
I7S "
special,
1.50 "
l-SO "
1.25 "
1.00
and 85 "
50 "
25
ij -
25 -
15 -
" "
75
super., worth $1,
Waists, special
38 inch
McDonnell.
Portland,
Ore.
cic::;d ticket naczd.
City CcsTtiti:a
Ever Cell C:rs.
The citlzeni' convention at Pope'i
hall Monday evening cboae Dr. W E.
Carll chairman and A. B. Graham eec
rotary. For mayor, E. O. Caufield and
Hiram Straight, the present mayor,
were named, and the ballot resulted in
in 118 votes for the former and 137 (or
the latter, who was declared the nomi
nee. In order to insure a legitimate
ballot, the names of all the voters were
recorded as they voted. For city treas
urer H. E. Straight) received 130 votes
and F.T. Barlow 72.
The convention tlien divided into
ward meetings for the nomination of
councilmen. J. W. O'Connell wan
chairman of the first ward meeting,
and Tom P. Randall secretary, and the
nominees for the council were R.
Koerner and Benjamin Jaggar, who re
ceived 74 and 68 votes leapectfully.
John Bittner received 20 votes. For
the second ward Geo. A. Harding was
chairman and W. B. Wiggins secretary,
and after 25 names had been propped,
all but five of whom declined, II. J.
Harding and Joseph Kuerten were
nominated for councilmen the vote
standing as follows: Harding 41,
Kuerten 23, Gault 17. 12.
Caples 11, Harris 11, William Straight
10 and Secor 10.
As a permanent citizens' committee,
Franklin T. Griffith, Henry Meldrtim
and Joseph Rice were appointed . These
were charged with the duty of getting
the petitions signed and filed with the
city recorder as required by law.
Is is pretty generally understood that
the A. P. A., which controlled the con
vention held at Shiyely's threatre on
Tuesday evening, November 10th, was a
potent factor in the convention on last
Monday evening; so the municipal
fight will be on lines dictated by that
element.
Resolution.
' Oregon City, Or., November 21, 1 895.
To the Consul Commander and mem
bers of Willamette Falls Gamp No. 148,
Woodmen of the World .
-Your committee on resolutions wopld
respectfully submit the following jre
port;,, , iv v ;. l', ,' i
Mvinet,.ou)t haa Uo r,a4 to
call to a higher and sweeter life tire
Pearl Maple, the noble, pure and af
fectionate wife of our esteemed and
faithful neighbor, W. 8 Maple.
Retohti, That this Camp tender its
heartfelt sympathy to our beloved
neighbor in this sad affliction and severe
trial.
Retoktd, That these resolutions be
entered in the records C this camp and
a copy then of forwarded to Neighbor
W. 8. Maple and also to the city papers
(or publication.
H. 8. Ptbanqk,
Otto F. Olsen,
A. F. Parker.
NEEDY.
FC Perry has rented the Miller home and
is going to put in Mock of groceries a torn as
he get( the counters and shelves in, which will
be in about ten days,
ft Cl Huflmmi U mitlinr n m MnfLamlfl,
shop on the site of the one that burned down.
AH his mateial and tools were saved,
J W Mortland has charge of the postoffice
since the fire. We are glad to see Julius
back up in this country again as he makes a
very accomodating postmaster.
There will be a masquerade ball atVVigin's
hop house Thanksgiving nigh' and we hope
to nave a good time.
The boys have got all the tincans, buckets
and cow-bell together for a wedding that is
expected every day.
It is a little chilly here at night hut the sun
comes out bright every day, v
Dave Kinnaird passed through here today
on the road to Marquam.
November 26. "Nika"
RURAL DELL.
Sadie Crocker is up again, and expects to
go back to Hubbard to work in two or three
weeks.
Miss Nellie Crocker was at home for a
while.
There is talk of starting a Y P S C E at
the Rural Dell school house.
Mr H War nock has moved into his father-
in-law's house since his store at Needy burned
down.
Rev Howell of ButteviUe and Rev Davis
of Woodbum are holding a series of meetings
at the school house.
Chas liigelow come home on a visits week
ago last Sunday.
Mary and Emma Eymau are in Portland
working.
The Sunday school is doing well.
November 25ih. Dew Dkop,
Dr. Price's Cream Baking: Powder
World's Fair Highest Award.
Job Printing at tee
Courier Office.
W M ASfacnitsnd Khet-matipm relieved
by lit. JiilwT Nerve llusU;ra,
I
J 1 1 II lOjIJC
tifiCtttiTAliHt
GOOD FOIt EVERYSODl
Almost everybody takes some laxative
medicine to cleanse the system and keep tht
blood pure. Those who take SIMMONS
LIVER REGULATOR (liquid or powder)
get all the benefits of a mild and pleasant
laxative and tonic that purifies the blood
and strengthens the whole system. And
more than this: SIMMONS LlVCR REGU
LATOR regulates the Liver, keeps it active
and healthy, and when the Liver is In
good condition you find yourself free from
Malaria, Biliousness, Indigestion, Sick
Headache and Constipation, and rid of
that worn out and debilitated feeling.
These are all caused by a sluggish Liver.
Good digestion and freedom from stomach
troubles will only be had when the liver
Is properly at work. If troubled with any
of these complaints, try SIMMONS LIVER
REGULATOR. The King of Liver Medi
cines, and Better than Pills. ,
jSjJ-EVERY PACKAGE'S
Baa the Z Sump in red on wrapper,
J. H. Zellln & Co., PhiUM Pa.
hf AL ESTAT- n-ArES-
FurnUVd Cvory V.'sok b, fU Ch.:kamas
ANtrac'. & Trunt Company.
tw Z "fl-it. ' A I.-a I.t .i see 11,
3 f. 1' -. "7 !-. : '"Hi1.
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sec 32, I , r t-; f 3.10.1.
M. W. Griffith t; IMmrt 'OShsxer. w
)b df mi I4 of lie ,l4' f Her 29, 2 s, 5e ; $200.
S. lluelat (by r.v) t. M A Bradley, lot
6, blk 0, Pleiioiint I'Iiich add O Cj $90.
8 Hnelm (iy ex) to M A Bradley lot 1
blk 6, Pleasant Plitce add O C; 150.
8 HueUt (by ex) to Alex Wurren, T
a lu w Yi of km' 31. 2 s, 2 e ; 1COO; ;
P Sftiidlierg t ti E KkevHUm. t ) ne l
and Iota 1 and 2 t tc 6. 2 o. 7 e; 12000.
G. Smart to Win Hmart, uofsw
of ne 14 of mi 34 1 . r 2 c : $1 .
Antri'liiif B- r.V toO K ll-nlnn, 8.14
so. in . CliiffcMiiix" It virMd, 3 other
(Ufiln 01 . r; wiii hi .on aaine to same
fliaii; II :ii
1 (i liMidinii inM Mikt-'j .lin. 2aln
0 Iraot. dim kniiimh Kiv--rHiil ; fl,
Bo4r.ivich ami IWich tu J p" "- -
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Geo William li 0i Colilns, l.tl 4
L2o, tt2,- R3, WV 59, s )i of 94 hus 22, 23
anu z, nis o. Miiiiimru; zuuu , . ,
4 Ueo WL.h t J. H. Martin, e of
nw M of 01 nw' o ne! Hi, 3 s, r
3e;280.
F K Wlit e to H M T..lor. W D, lot
6 blin k 24, UHitml add, f 'ilHt.
Max Yuui.g 10 J W Hill, W 0, netf
sec U4 l 7 1 3 e, IBO aurw., SUKJO .
O Ht-i-ilin 10 C P UriM.ks, W D, 10
acre in the nw iecD4,t 1 a roe, $100.
K K ts.oan 10 pihi Cannon, QC D,
roadwMy 111 Hm-'i.i (.'iMiititdd laitii, $100
l'vtfi limk 1 .Gi.-rn AlcMurry, W D,
10 m i.it n Hit- NumIi liiiitiert claim,
$UUO. '. .
liEUnvilr.vL, B Uawhfy, QC D,
45acreb in ilm V W llarpr maim, $1.
J K Muiqimui, tu 1 L Whim, QC
coneu.i -ii 'l"1"! to tract iu Allen L) L 0,
aliu t 11 r oito-ii'iiimriiun dotidaon amsj
lot l i l L V line.
J dm Wiitly in luior Meibtrik, WD,
frac'iM.iixl li t 4U 1 otiiity aiid to Oregon
City $4dti ' 1
Suffered Eighteen Years.
rata BefeuTteel aueal Itosna Oassve
Mrs. Julia A. Brown, of Covington. Tens.,
whose husband baa charge of the electric
light plant at that place, has been a'grea
sufferer. Her ailments aad speedy care
are beat described by herself, as follows!
"For 18 yean I suffered from nervousness
and indigestion. I tried every remedy rec
ommended by family and friends, out I
could get no relief at all. Two yean ago,
while being treated by three local physi
cians, Dra. Barret, Haley and Btaerod, they
Has. Julia A. Bbowm.
informed me that I bad become dropsical,
and that there waa Utile hope for me, I
then decided to try
Dr. Klles' Restorative Nervine,
I waa then unable to get to aleep until
well on toward daylight, and during all
thl time I bad a doep, heavy pain in my
left side. 1 mat moet miserable, itniiuA, but
ffter taking one-half bottle of the Heroins
could sleep all night Just as well as lever
did. Tbe Aervint Is the only remedy that
gave me any relief whatever. I am now
well and strong, and I lhank God every dan
of my lift furvr. iiiUt' Aerctru."
MRS. JULIA A. BROWN.
Dr. MIW Nervine Is sold ci -1 positive
guarantee that the first boulo .rill benefit.
AlldrugglsUsellltatSl.e bjUi-t for6. or
tt will be sent, prepaid, on recniut of price)
y the Dr. Miles Medical Co.. Eikhart, lad
Dr. Miles' Nervine RKSt