LOCAL- EVENTS. J. C. Hack kit Ikai John C. Hiu-kett, ni 70 yeara, died luatfri day tit li in ri'Hiiloiiri', flvo miles up llio ClackaiiuiH riv.iraml wiin interreil in the Orifjpm City cemetery Hnmluy. lie was born in Ohio mid when a lad lio went with Ilia MireiitH to Illinois, and in 1874 came arrows I ho plains to Oregon. For a few years lie lollowed the trade o( mill, wrijilit. In lHMlie married Alisg Ellon Johnson, who snivivnn liim. The child ren are: K. C. Hackutt, of thin city; Mm. Mary K. Knotls.of Bridgeport, Wash ington county ; Mrs. Luvuticli i Haley, of KllensburK, Wash.: A. J. Haukett, a Chicago attorney ; Miss Stella llavkett and Mrs. Flprunce Wolf of Damascus. Mr. Hacked was one of the volunteers who marched to avenue the Whitman massacre. In 18o'J he fettled on the don ation claim, wtiere he passed the re mainder of hia life simply and content edly, and, of- course, comfortably. In early me lie lived some tune with a Quaker family and he never outgrew the habit, and lessoni then learned, though he never embraced that or any other religious faith. Fatty degener ation of the heart caused his death. He was supposed to have recovered from an apoplectic stroke suffered about two weeks ago, but death came instant' ly, as be was sitting comfortably in his chair at 3 o'clock Friday ifternoon. The deceased left an estate, the chief part of which is the 300 acres of land where he lived. Tub Fkkb Rkaui.no Room. The an nual election of officers of the Free Beading Room and Library Association as held last week with the following result: E. G. Caufield was reelected president, Dr. W. E. Carll vice president, F. 8. Kelly secretary, W. A. Huntley treasurer, and E. G. Caufield, Dr.Carll and Father Hillebrand trustees. The work for the past year has been very gratifying. The room is always full of readers, which shows that it is much appreciated by the young men who has no other place to spend his evenings or spare time. An institution of this kind is a credit to our city and capable of doing much good, as many a man would rather spend hia time there than in loafing around the different resorts. Success to the free reading room. A Christmas Party. A very pleas ant party was given at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. A. U. Muir Christmas night. The evening was spent in music and games. During the evening light refreshments were served. Those present were: Mr. and Mrs. A. G. Muir, Mr. and Mrs. W. G. Muir; Misses Mollie Barkley, Musa Barkley, Marie Robert. Lain Myers, Alice Roberta, Ann Fregtag, Nora Califf, Nellie Younger, Mary Younger, Hulda Holden ; Messrs. Chas Muir, Chester Muir, Bert Beattie, J. H. Black, Arthur Holden, J J. Pritchard, Frank McCausland, Fred Myers, Paul Fregtag, Bert McCausland, Fred McCausland, Otto Freytag and Harry Muir. Frank M. Albright- Frank M. Al bright, who died here last Thursday morning of pneumonia, aged 55 years. was bnried on Friday, Rev. A. J. Montgomery, officiating. He was born iu Quincy, 111., and came to Oregon City with his parents in 1852. For 12 years he was chief clerk of the United States land office here. He leayes a father, stepmother, two sisters, Clara Albright of San Francisco, and Laura of Sucreinento, and a half-brother, Chas. Albright Jr. His estate is valued at about $2000 and consists principally of notes. Noticb to Gbangkr Multnomah Dis trist Pomona Grange will hold its next regular quarterly session in Warner Grange Hall at New Era January 8th, commencing at 10 o'clock a. m. An interesting time is anticipated and all 4th and 5th degree members are cordial ly invited to atten d. Those wishing to receive the 5th degree please bring cer tificates from their subordinate Grange. Mary S. Howard, Secretary. Officers Fees For the month of December the county clerk collected fees amounting to t242 20, and the recorder 1200 30 . The totals for the year were for the clerk $2783 10, and for the re corder $2320 85. The salaries paid in each office for the year were $2580 in the clerk's and $2124 in the recorder's. This doe not iu the include the extra help employed during circuit court and on tax rolls. Awarded Highest Honors World Fair. 3J CHEAT.! BAQQN6 MOST PERFECT MADE A pure Grape Cream of Tartar Powder. Free from Ammonia, Alum or any other adulterant 40 YEARS THI STANDARD. ri'CIIIU.INo's CeLRBATRD MlNSTHKLS. Charles E. Schilling's aggregation of burnt-cork performers gave a line min strel show at the Marquum last night, and a good-sized audience lunched, ap plauded and an all round good time. The first part is clean and up-to-date as far as songs, jokes and stage Betting are concerned . The humor of Mr. Schill ing and Mr. Spencer is perfectly killing at times. Without assistance, they could fgive a complete minstrel show. Then their humorous songs were ex ceedingly good and earned several re calls. The baritone solo, "Cast Aside." of Mr. Joe Birns, who has an excellent voice, was generously applauded, ns was also the tenor solo, ''If Hearts Could Only Speak," by Mr. Charles Limier, wno at once won attention hy his pe culiarly fine voice. Tho basso solo, "Pearis," gave Mr. Jack Sample a fine chance to show his powerful voice, and he was awarded with generous applauso In addition to the solos, the choruses wete rendered in a most charming man ner. Oregonian, The minstrels will appear at Rhivelys on next Monday. Prices 25, 50 and 75 cents; reserved feats at Electric hotel. A Delightful Time The ChautaU' qua circle met at the residence of Mr, and Mrs. T. L. Charman on last Tues day to watch the old year out and the new one in. An interesting and amus ing program was rendered, consisting of vocal solos, quartettes, living pictures , games, etc. An elaborate lunch was aerved. Col. R. A. MHIer was toast master and Mr. and Mrs. C. H. Dye and Dr. Ferrin responded. Mrs. Dye, president of the circle, was presented with two elegant reclining chairs by the members as a token of regard. The presentation speech was made by Col. R. A. Miller. The event was an en joyable one and Mr. and Mrs. T. L Charman proved themselves ofllcient entertainers. Four Escaped. The following four prisoners escaped from the county .jail on Tuesday evening: Will Moore, the swindling suit club man who was serv ing a three month's sentence; Walter Wyland, who was awaiting trial on charge of horse stealing; Win Oesterlee held to grand jury for rape ; Tom Clark, held for robbing the Red Front Store. The sheriff discovered the delivery about 8 o'clock, when be went to lock them up for the night. .They had made their escape by prying open the bottom of rear door with a piece of railroad iron. Probatk Matters. r. t. ltyan as administrator of estate of W. R. Mc Cubbins granted leave to sell real estate Chas. Albright Jr. appointed adminis trator of estate of Frank M. Albright. PERSONALS. Mrs. R. A; Miller spent last week at Salem. Joe Beanleau visited friends in Lafay ette last week. Miss May Wishart spent the week visiting in Portland . Miss Greta Strickler of Salem is visit ing Mica Vara Pillsbury. Clyde Huntley left on Monday eyen- irig for a visit in California. W. D. Adams of Molalla made a flying visit to town during the week. J. W. Smith, a prominent Macksburg farmer, was in town Thursday. Miss Stella Skiff of Salem visited friends here during the week. Missses Mary and Nora Cony erg spent Christmas week at Clatskanie. Mrs. W. A. White left on Sunday for a visit to Irienda at Vancouver. Chas Daugherty of Molalla was a caller at the Cockier office Saturday. Miss Winnie Graham is spending her vacation with her parents in this city. Mrs. Arthur Graham and children were visiting at J. M. Graham's Sunday. C. C. floopes of Springwater is in town on business, buying some proper ty. Mrs. A. A. Carls of Los Angles is yisiting her mother, Mrs. M. A. Dutch - er. Col. and Mm. F. E. Hodgkins of Salem spent New Years with relative here. Mrs. Hardger of McMinnville is visit ing her neices, Mrs. Pratt and Miss Barclay. Mrs. Martha Berry (nee Mans) of Woodbnrn visited her parents during the week. Hon. G. O. Rineanon and wife leave this week for an extended visit in the Eastern states. P. M. Weddell returned from his trip to California Wednesday. He was ac companied by his brother. Mrs. E. Mass of Willamete Falls left Thursday for a visit with relatives at Buena Vista, Polk county. Misa Mable Wiggins returned from Salem, Thursday morning where she baa been visiting her brother, Fred. E. M. Sanders of Portland Univers ity apent the week with bia sister, Mrs. Hoi me j, wife of Prof. S. W. Holmes. 8. Lawrence, C. F. Clark, Dr. Hick euanandMr. Youmans of Clackamas were at the county seat tbe first of the week. Clarence Purdom was married in Grants Pass last week, and be will henceforth reside here with his wife. He ia employed in the paper mills. LOCAL NEW ITEMS. Mrs. Gault became the mother of a boy on Friday. Henry Meldruin has hnilt 11 barn (with one roof). -Miss Lena Goldsmith of Eugene pont holidays here. Born, on last Friday to the wife of J. M. Lawrence, a girl. Mr. Jos. Kuorton has moved into his new residence on Seventh street. One hundred and fifty-two marrinue during 1893 in Clackamas county. Mrs. Fuubion of Park Place died last week and was buried at Clackamas. T.F, Cowing was commissioned a notary by the governor last week. Chas. Babcock, street superintendent, is confined to the house with malaria. The regular monthly meeting of the county court convenes on next Wednea day. . The finest line of silk umbrellas to be found in the citv at Burmoister iAnder sen's. Ernest Graham is quite ill with scar let fever at his aunt's residence in Portland. Lawrence Ruconich opened bis new resturant opposite Selling's store on Wednesday. Mr. J. M. Taylor haa moved from Green Point into his house on Eleventh and Washington streets. A leap year party will be given by the Young Folks Dancing Club Friday evening at the Willamette. Chas. Daugherty and son last week brought a load of flue pork to town and disposed it to Chas. Albright. A number of Oregon City people at tended the football game, which took placs in Portland New Year's day. P. G. Shark is repapering, repainting and otherwise fixing up his already popular barber shop. Give him a call The S F. Chronicle offers a cup to babies born on Christ mas. This county seems to have chances for several cu ps Mr. Squire McCarver has returned to this city, and has accepted a position as clerk in the store of Thos. Charman & Son. A. S. Dresser moved into his new cot tage Tuesday. Ross Holman will oc cupy the house made vacant by Mr, Dresser. 1 Found on Sunday flight, at Green Point, a pair of lady's gloves, wi tb four holes in right and three holes in left Call at Courier office. Mrs. Maggie M. Otty, wife of Chai A. Otty of Clackamas, died at tbe Salem aslyurn on last F-ilday. She had been 41 - - 1. mere its uihu a won, t,, The football game between the fort, laud and Oregon City team on Wedftto' day was declared off on account of tbe water on the ground at Gladstone Park . - - . - . , w. n. Lackey ot soda springs was arrested on Saturday for stealing cattle from Mrs;- Gill and on Monday was.held under $100 bail to appear before grand jury. A petition is being ci rculated to secure material and labor for a plank 'ro ad'from tbe bridge (midway between Seventh street and Ely) and the forks of the Molalla road, beyond Mr. Jackson's place. Justice Elmer Dixon reports that the state poultry show will be held at Port land on January 13th to 18th. Mr, Dixon ia an enthusiastic poultryraan and has bred fine Brown Leghorns for 15 years. Last Friday was a queer day. In the morning it was clear, then it rained, was cloudy ; at noon it was clear and rainy, then it hailed and rained again after which it snowed for a while and then there was a frost. The subject of the sermons in the Baptist) Church on Sunday will be, in the morning ''How to put on the Coat," In the evening. "Tbe Incredible Things of Life." All are invited, strangers especially made welcome. The writer had the pleasure of eating some of the fine grapes of Oscar Wbitten of Oswego on New Years. He lets them stay on the vines until late and then puts them in a cellar, where they keep well. Tbe new council convened on Wed nesday evening and adjourned until next evening on account of Jay being a holiday on which no legal business can be done. J. G. Pillsbnry has not qual ified as recorder and another will be elected. Mrs. W. M. Robinson received prise for be st sustained lady's character at masqurade ball on New Year's ere; Will Steele prize for best gent's char acter; Misa Ada Hodges and Ro8S.8pen- cer received prizes for most comical costumes. Marriage licenses granted on 26th to Clara Charals and Phillip Buellein and to Mary Maise and August Geuglard ; on 28th to Wm. Rankin and Beatrice Motrin ; on 30th to Nancy McCord and J. Anderson ; on 2d to Eva Bates and E. A. Leigbton. A meeting of the Baptist pastoral con ference for Portland and vicinity waa held at tbe Baptist church last Friday to consider the subject of aggressive revival work in tbe churches. President M. L. Rugga presided. Addresses were made by the Rers. J. O. Burroughs, W. 8. Gee, M. M. Lewis, C. A. Woody and Gilman Parker. Violin, Guitars, Mandolins, Autoharps, THCVASHDURH GU'i'ifrieRa. Til!!!4'..rr--t 1 String 3 and Extras for All Instruments. .BURMEISTER & ANDRESENS. W. I, llawley is railing the street in front of his iCHiilence and olliifwmo improving his grounds on the west side. A little enterprise ol this kind would not hurt xome of the moss-backs much and they should follow Mr. Hawley's ex ample. The mnrriage of Mr. M. L. Kline of Portland and Miss Ida Califf was solemnized in this city Thursday, De cember 26, at the home of the bride's parents, Capt, and Mrs. 8. B. Califf, by Judge Hayes. Mr. and Mrs. Kline left the same day for Portland, where they will reside. Richard Bradley, aged 74 years, died at the residence of his son, Assessor J. C. Bradley, Saturday of heart failure and was buried on Tuesday at Eagle Creek, his old home. Mr. Bradley was formerly a county commissioner of this county and a pioneer of the Powell's Valley settlement. For the accommodation of his many customers on the bill and others who may became such Chas. Albright haa opened a branch meat market in the Shiyely building on Seventh street, where he will keep a full and complete stock of all kind of fresh and salted meats. Give the new shop a call. Angelina's Breach of promise case will be heard before twelve jurymeu of all nationalities at Sliively's opera house January 10th and 11th. Reserved seats on sale at Huntley's book store Mon day, January Oth. The courtroom will be well heated. Reserved seats 50c; general admission 33c; children 23c. The attention of the city council is called to the enormous mud bole on Seventh street between Main and the depot. This street is worse this winter than ever before and something should be done to remedy this nuisance. It is almost impossible to get through with team. Recently a farmer with a light one-horse hack had to alight so the horse could pull through. Tbe mud is up to the hubs Not only does it Inter fere with teams but wheels carry the mod on Main atreet and makes the crossings very muddy and disagreeable The next rehearsal of the opera "Trial by Jury," will be held it th residence of Mr, M.Marks on Washington street, bet. Fourth and Fifth, Friday evening, January 3d, at 7:30 o'clock, A most cordial invitation is extend ed by Prof. Hepburn to the lady and gentle men singers of Oregon' City, who desire., tie assist in making up a grand chorus, to be present at this and all future rehearsals of the opera. The opera will be produced Friday evening, January loth. Mrs. AnnieAskins of Canby is visit ing her mother, Mrs. M. A. Dutcher, FOOT BALL BANQUET. The banquet of the foot bull teams on Wednesday evening was a most enioyable affair and all present will long remember it a an evidence of .1 1 i-i 1 c . 1 .' : me ypBnuia guuu lepiuig existing between the two teams. The menu eiven below show that the boys were well provided for and they did ample justice to all that was placed betore t hem, nt the least enjoyable feature of the evening was Uie toasts nmi tneir responses. Mr. r. J. urilMn acted as toast-master ana cmien upon many of the guests for response'. Tim toasts were given ns follows : Co. F. O. N. G., responded to by S. Kelly. Oregon Citv Athletic Club and ns future I. 1. (jrrnlith : The ladies, third on tho list but first 111 our hearts Jas. f. Lovett; Some reflections of a foot ball manager J . W. Moffatt ; The laws of Gladstone by a desciple of Blavkstone, compiled by J. U. Campbell : What are the cares of state compared with the care- of a foot ball captain Cspt. F. S. Kelly ; 8 the Fope infallible, and the pos sibilities of Oregon City team giv ing other Oregon teams a good long think Capt. O. Pope; How a sol Eagle Tailoring Company. 5M0-l New Dekam, Cor. SdA Wash. Portland. Suts made order in the Latest Styles. is nrK miff Hg' CD -Myitis 7-; H 4 ...Accordians... A Yonr Roasts Will be Delicious If Cooked In An Excelsior Roasting Pan. For Sale by W. A. Pntrow, Dealer in . Hardware, Stoves, Tinware, Near Court Honse. dier feels before a battle on the gridiron Lieut. L. L. Pickens; How a doctor feels after a battle on tbe gridiron Dr. Somer; The peer less Keating tackle and how it is done J. Keating : The Y. M. C. A., its work and aims for advancement of the youth of Oregon Citv H. E Cross; Hard times and good times and a request that our time keeper explain why he called time at just that critical moment in the hrst half J. E. Hedges ; The game at Stanford as compared with ours Nello Johnson: Plaving on the bench P. R. Hedges. The last toast waa feelingly responded to by Dr. W. E. Carll on the friendly rivalry between our teams. Mr. Griffith as treasurer of the game made a statement of receipts and disbursements, showing that 415 tickets were sold, making the total receipts (103.75. The dis bursements for labor, cars, advertis ing, drayage, printing and materials amounted U 175.50, leaving a bal ance in his hands of 128.25. to be applied on the cost of the banquet; tbe deficiency being contributed by the managers of the two teams, Moffatt and Griffith. Those who partook were ; J. E. Hedeea. Joseph Rice, J. P. Keating, J. U. Canptwll, Henry Jones, B. Spencer, M. U. Hackery, Nello Johnaoa, C. W. Pope, Jas. Church, William Hanklni, Ed A. Newtou, P. C. Brown, Chas. Moore, Bert Ureenman, H. JS. Cross, W K. Carll, P. W, Ureenman, u neiiy, L. L Pickens, C. U Wilson, Maxwell Telloid Jack Moffatt, George Brown, W. u. Parker, Res Norrli, Ed Rechner, James P. Lovett, H. C. (Salisbury, E. A. Soinmer. P. K. Medaes. Krankiln T. Griffith. E. L. Parker, K. 8. Kelly. MINO. Oysters From Gladstone Beds. Olives. Colerv. Brook Trout Caught in Newton-Chureh Crock roiatoes nouna ai ine enas. Turkey. Bunched Ovster Dressing. French Peace Cranberry Mud. Potato Centers, Ghoul s Champagne Punch. Lobsters Massed. Touted Crackers. Why Ice Cream. Booraalaka Macaroons Brie and Swiss Checiut. Brazil Nuts. Venezuela Nuls a la Cleveland Water Crackerjacks. Fruit Forbldilan. Liberty Claret Punch or Death Coffee. Waters- Hot. Cold. Muddy. uiaaatone. Willamette. Conversation. The Last Toast; Ah me, alt to soon In the East breaks the grey morning tight, And I think, as I drink to Auld Lang 8yne Oh, I'll suitor (or this before night. The cure of Rheumatism has often taxed medical skill, hut it's prevention haa been very easy by an occasional use of Simmons I.iver Regulator, Jt keeps the liver well regulated, and the. system free from poison. J herein is the secret of health. "I have used it for years for Indigestion and Consti pation, and also found it gives one relief Irom a touch of Rheumatism. N . Hughes, Lordsburjj, N, M. , FRENCH TANSY WAFERS. These wafers are (or painful, scanty, profuse or irregular menses, any cause, nd ladies will firrl that no belter rein edy exists for these difficulties. To void heiug imposed upon by basejitnlta- tions buy from our agents and lake French Tansy Wafers only. Price by mail, $2.00. C. G. Huntley, Druggist, Cautleld Block, Oregon City, Oregon. Eagle Tailoring Company. 6l-0-61 New Dekam, Cor. Id Wash. Portland, Give us a trial as we GUARANTEE 8ATI8F ACTION. - w7 .. r There's No Sndh Thing As Luck.... In buying shoes if you get shoes that wear out in an un reaaonably short time, it is not due to bad luck. It Is because they were either poorly made or made from Inferior leati.er. We buy all our shoes from manu facturers who cannot aford to muke goods that won't wear well. Krausse Bros., Next Door to Burraeister Sc Androgen's THOS. F. RYAN, Notary Public and Real Estate Broker. LEADINO I.MSl'BANt'l AdtKCY Of CLACKAMAo COUNTY. Money to Loan. Abstract at Title Hade. Drawing ol Legal Documents a Specialty. Office on emit side of Main street, Between 6th and 7th. OREGON CITY, - OREGON. RINEARSON & HYDE, ATTORNEYS AT LAW ABSTRACTING DONE. Opposite Caufield Block, OREGON CITY, ... OREGO C. D. & D. C. LATOURETTL Attorneys at Law. Commercial, Real Estate arm.' Probate Law Specialties. OFFICE: Commercial OREGON CITY, Bank Bulld.li, OREGON. GEO. C. BR0WNELL, Attorney at Law, Office OntDoor North it? Caufield &Hmi' ley' Ih ugilnrl, OREGON CITY, - OBEGO E. F. DRIGS, ATTOnnCT a LAT7.. OREGON CITY. Office : Two Doors South of Courthouw Noblitt Livery and Sale Stable OREGON CITY, OREGON, Oi tht Stnet betwsat ths Brligt th Of pit. Double and single rlga and saddle horses , ways on hand at tha lowest rates, and aiu.rr. 1 also connected with the barn for loos atoo. Any Information regarding any kind of It promptly attended to by letter or parson. HOB8KS BOUGHT OB SOLD The Commercial Dank OF OREGON CITY. CAPITAL $100,000. Transact! General Banking Business Loans mada. Bills dtanniinlAil MaVa lections. Buva and aAllaxnhanvann all imltit. In the United States and Kurope and tn Hon K.ong. deposits received subject to check. Bank open from 9 A.M. to 4 P. M. D. O. LA.TOURETTE, t. X. DONALDSON rresiaent. Cashio R. FREYTAG'S.... ...Corner Grocery.. Keeps a full line of STAPLE and FANCY GROCERIES. PROVIS IONS, FLOUR. FEED, FRUITS and VEGETABLES at. Lowest Prlces-o-' ; JOHN WELCH, Dentist. Booms 76, 77, 7, Dekum uunaing. Portland, Okeoow. Many of my friends have trouble to find me henta this card. Kew Fifth Clarbet. E. Richards, Prop. Oysters, Fresh and Salt Watef rish, Poultry, Game, Crabs, Clams, Etc. Turkeys, Geese and Chickens for Thanksgiving Dinner. Free Delivery. Two Doori SorUk of Armory JL GEO. A. HARDING, DBALBB in IF 2DK,TJOS 3 Stanford Pat. Keflcines. Paints, Oils and Window Qlass. Preteripttmu deeuntelf Orstpemdetf. habdihq's bloce.