LOCAL EVENTS.
I). H. (JtiNVKNTIoN. TIlU Itl'Xt Hllltlt
Christian Krvli-uvnr Couvi'iitioii will bj
lielil at Orm City, April 14, 15 and
10. Mr. Wm. Shaw, trenimrer of the
United Society, Ronton, Mhhh., will be
here, mid no doubt, gives the assurance
that the uoininu meeting will be one of
the beat in the hintory of CliriHtlan
Endeavor in Oregon. Five hundred
delegate are expected, and this means
that all members of chinches who are
at all interested in the work will be
asked to help entertain them. When
thin convention Ii.h bn held in other
cities the business men have decorated
tneir stores or places of buiines, and
it would be very fitting tribute to the
Unrivian Endeavorers -if the'aanse-
could be done here. The couvention'a
colors are white and gold.
Anotkrr Pionkrb Gun a. Jacob Rob-
bins, aged 87 years, died at the residence
of his ion, Oliver, at Molalla oo last
Saturday and was buried on Monday.
Ha lived lor 43 yean in Marion and
Clackamas counties. At the advanced
age he was unable to survive a serve
attack of la grippe, which caused his
death. The deceased came to Oregon
from Ii'litne. Hi whole life was spent
in agricultural pitrmits tn I at liff r mt
times he wai considerably interested in
the livestock business of Eastern Ore
gon. '. The surviving children. , are
Thoms. Mr. GiUUTn'UM'l Mr.' A nun
da Loveridge, of U.nitilU c unity ; Mrs.
Ella Benson, of Case la L icks j Oliver,
Levi Martin and Harvey, who reside
In this county!
Y. M. C. A. After a through canvass
of the resources it is thought feasible to
inaugurate this enterprise, which will
be a boom to the tinny young man em
ployed in this city. A m idest beginning
comprising assembly room, readmit room
and gymni iin wit'i ba'ii-t, will he
(ollowul by eVHiiin cl m- ti ilitfarrtiit
lirnndm mefr.l f ir Imsiue-M men and
lecture aii l c mcerts, Hltautive to all.
An all-arom I, capable, energetic super
iuteiitlu.il U in view, who will add great
ly to the stieiigth of Ihe organization.
All who are interested are requested to
meet at the M x.ir Into i i toll next Sun
day at 4:3) o'clock. AIJ members and
subscriber especially urged to be
present. '
"Beavkr" Coins. Jude Thomas
Smith of Koseburg has in hie poses
sion two gold coini called the"Beaver,"
on account of the beaver on the obverse
aide. These coins (were struck by a
firm at Oregon City in 1849. They are
ol gold and of tiie nominal value ol to,
but ttiey could not be purchased of the
judge for "five times their weight in
gold." ' Lynu 'stearn of Baker "City ' lias
oue of these coino, which' are made of
native gold. On one side in a circle are
the words: "Oregon Exchange Com
pany"; on the face, "130 G 5 D"; on
the reverse' side, In clrc1e;'the letters,
"K; M. T. A. V. R. C. S."; below the
letters a cut of a beaver and the letters,
"T. 0 with date "1849."
Hops N. G. According to the Oregon
ian "a large part of the acreage in
Clackamas cunty will be plowed up
or abandoned this spring. The ground
In the former ciise will be seeded to a
more profitable crop, if possible to find
anything inr Hprinic plantim; that 6uies
under tlii head. Farmers who through
all dixcoiiruKemi'iits have been loyal to
wheat, and wh summer tallowed and
fall sowed their fields in this staple last
year appear to liHve ihe advantage this
year over those wli switched off on
hops, potatoes, small fruits, etc.. as the
outlook for wheat as a paying crop is
better than (pr some years past."
Card ok Thanks. The pastor and
raembewof tit. John's tchnrch wish to
extend their sincere thanks lo the
citizens of Oregon City for their assis
tance in making the golden jubilee
celebration on last Wednesday evening
a success. Thanks are especially due
to the members of Meade ''oat, G. A. K.,
W. R. C. and the speakers of the day,
Mayor H. Straight in bohalf of the
citizens and Commander C. C. Williams
in behalf of G. A. R.
Jones, Hb Pavs the Freight. Send
for a- copy of The Buyer'a Guide, witb
latest reductions and market reports,
tent free to any address. Freight on
20 orders paid to any point on the
Willamette river reached by Portland
boats. Jokes' Cash Store, Corner
Front and Washington Sts., Portland.Or.
Awardcu
Highest Honors World' Pair.
Da
CnEAT.l
MING
MOST PERFECT MADE.
A pare Grape Cream of Tartar Powder. Fret
from Ammonia, Alum or any other adulterant
40 YEARS THE STAKDAJU).
mm
GvoD U!strbi.s. The "Georgia
University Minstrels ' and Jubilee
Binder" will urilvuin their own speclul
car and will appear at Shively's opera
house on Friday of this week. This is
a regular organized minstrel and jubilee
company that has made a great reputa
tion throughout the East, and at tbia is
its first visit here, the members are
expected to establish a reputation that
will always fill the theater on their re
turn. This Is an organization composed
of educated colored men and women of
recognized ability and talent as per
formers. Their aluging ia much above
the average. There will be a novel
first part, including the female members
of the company; also, four end man.
double quartet, one of which, the
.(Juwanee. river quartet, has a national
reputation. The company also baa
complete orchestra and brass band.
There are a number of well-known
colored dancers" and a colored ventrilo
quist that will please any audience.
The specialties are new and numerous.
The performance will close with an enti re
new afterpiece specially written and ar
rang d for this company.
Republicans at Mclwavkii. The
Milwaukle Republican Club held a
meeting Saturday evening. Geo. C
Brownell and O. 0. Rinearaon, of Ore
gon City, were the speakers of the even
ing. ' Among others visiting the club
were Thomas Randall, Henry Meld rum,
F.'T. Griffith and Cicero Rinearaon'' of
Oregon City, and Dr. Glendenning, of
Sell wood. Mr. Brownell spoke at
length on bia actions in the last session
of the stale senate.' and tried to explain'
his reasons for supporting Senator
Dolph. George Rineancn, in his talk,
eulogized Senator John H. Mitchell of
Oregon. Mr. Rinearaon said that he
believed in Abraham Lincoln repub
licanism. '
Teaciikrs Passed The following
21 out of 44 passed the examination
last week : Hanna Peter, Nannie Wilk
inson, C. W. Heppner, Lewis A. Mon
t'indon, C. E. Minier, Breton Vedder,
F. M. Gill, Edgar Stevens, M. A.
Lehman, Mary L. Leader. Musa Bark
ley, Matilda Weiss, Mrs. L. M. Hedges,
Elsie Dngnerty, Nellie Younger, O.' D.
Eby, D. C. Boyles, Grace Mattley,
Carrie Holman, Aletha Phelps, Maude
Raitall. The questions were unusually
hard. ' Not one of the 44 spelled all the
words correctly, some missing as high
as 29 out of the 50.
Attention, Farmers The. Farmers
Institute, under the direction of the pro
fessors of the State Agricultural College
ot Corvallis will meet at Oregon City on
Friday and Saturday, February 28th
anL29ih' All farmers and .citizens of
Clackamas county interested in farming
from an educational or scientific stand
point are requested to be present as
they have a rare treat in store for you .
The fireniM will give bail on Febru
ary 27th.
Dr. F. P. Welch with an assistant of
Dr. John . Welch's of Portland wif I still
continue" their dental" "Office in ther
Courier building.
Fire broke out in the residence of
John Kelly on lower Main street ou
Monday evening but was extinquished
before the firemen arrived .
At 10:30 on Friday the Barclay school
will hold Washington's birthday exer
cises. The Eitsthara school will hold
similar exercises in the afternoon.
The first open meeting nf the Oregon
(Utv Aasmnhlv No 7. Unitml Artiuan.
will be given Wednesday evening. Feb- i
ruary 20, at 8 o'clock at Willamette
hall. The program will consist of
speaking, music, dancing nnd lefreih
ments. Invitations have been issued,
and a pleasant evening is assured all
who attend. This -order is a new one,
but i rapidly gaiijufng favor in our midst
FOOT BALL.
The foot ball game to be played by teams
from the Barclay and Eastham schools will
come off on Washington's birthday, Saturday
afternoon, at 2 p m . at Gladstone, Follow
ing is the membership of the two elevens:
EASTHAM. BARCLAY.
Austin, H ........ . Center. Csufield, C
Clark, G L. G..w ....Bolleo,
Church, C L. T Armstrong,
Meresse, E R. T.. Joehnke, C
Austin, B R. G Adams, W
Shaw, H QB Case, Geo
Brownell, H.....L. H. B Deboy, G
Swaffo'd, Geo. . ..R. H. B Bradley. W
Criswell, C R. E. ., . McCausland.G
Ramshy, C D (Capt) L. E Gregerson, B
Meldrum. T F. B. .Burns. C, (Capt)
Alden, L Substitutes Peters, W
Gilbert, C Substitutes Harding, L
C Burns will be captain instead of Ralph
Cross, who is sick .
The football field is covered with water,
There is plenty of mud galore
But that doesn't make any difference,
The boys will struggle the more.
That fine silk flag is their coveted goal;
from their duty they will not shirk;
They will fight for good "Old Glory,"
Though they do get their eyes tilled with dirt.
Barclay boys.you must do your best,
You have a good torn to beat,
You must win the game and win the flag,
ou cannot suffer defeat.
The Easthams you must vanquish,
The football game must be won,
And after you have done all this,
Your duty will be done.
Barclay Pupil.
Photographs, crayon, water color and
pastel portraits, views, frames, etc.. at
Cheney's Art Gallery at reasonable
fignres. Call and be convinced. One
door south o? Red Front.
LOCAL NEW ITEMS.
For hamulus go to the lUcket Store
Go to the Racket Store for your valen
tines. J. W. Welch, the dentist, has moved
to the new Willamette block .
The Claokamas county Sunday school
convention convenes at Milwaukieon
Friday ot this week.
Henry Koehleraged 74 years, died at
Barlow on Sunday night. He kept the
Barlow hotel for several years. ;
R. L. Holman will move his under
taking parlors and the coroner's office
to the new Welnbardt building.
Mlas Ella Higginaon's picture appears
in the March number ot Demoreat'i Mag
axine. lth.a short sketch of her llftv
Editor K. H. Gebbert, who has been
taking saveral week's vacation, is again
at bis post ot duty on the Enterprise.
Wacheno Tribe of Red Men 'have
rented Pope's hall and will furnish
sime in an elaborate manner for a lodge
room.
A good picture ot Katie Kehm Smith
with an obituary notice appeared in the
February number of the Free Thought
Magasine.
The discussion by Bishop Dillon and
Elder Healey will be held in the First
Baptist church of Oregon City beginning
March lOtb, 1890.
L. B. Moore and wife arrived on
Wednesday and are visiting friend
here. Mr. Moore was formerly depot
agent at this place.
t MeednmeMgrej, Harding and Pope,
gave a pleasant St. Valentine maft.
querade ball at the Willamette bail on
last Friday evening.
Clackamas Chaptor, R. A. M., gave
a banquet at Electric hotel on Monday
evening. A number ot visitors from
Portland wore present.
The republican county primaries will
be held at Oregon City on Saturday,
March 21st, and the county convention
on Wednesday, the 25th.
Electric Lodge No. 65 and Fall City
Lodge No. 69. A. O. U. W., have de
cided to consolidate, taking the name Of
the latter.,. The lodge Jiave over 210
members.
On Wednesday noon the thretnometer
stood at 74 degrees above zero in the
.-shade. In ..New York, at. same ti.iue.it
stood 48 degrees below zero. Quite a
difference 1
The ladles guild of the Episcopal
church gave a delightful social dance at
Willamette hall on last Thursday even
ing. Mis Mina Kelly presided over
the St. Valentine box. ,'.
Monday evening, February 21, ae in
teres ting account of some of the'exp'eri
ences of early pioneer women of Oregon
will be given by Mrs. Robert A. Miller
of Oregon City before the Portland
Historical society. ; ' ' ! .'.
Willamette Fall Oarap.,No 148 will
'give a social and literary entertainment
in their hall in Willamette building on
Fridav evening. February 28lh . The
literary part will consist of addresses,
recitations, music, etc.
At a special meeting of the city council
011 Mondav evening it was decided to
appeal the road fund case of Oregon
City vs. Clackamas county. Attorney
C. D. Latourette thinks the city cn win
before the supreme court. '
Rev. L. Grey preached at The Dalles
on Sunday. Next Sunday he will h IH
service in Oregun City. Mr. Grey will
soon leave this city to take a patorate
in another city, much to the regret of his
many friends tiere who woum line to
have him remain.
A special corporate meeting of the
Willamette Saving & Loan Association'
of this city was held on Wednesday
evening, nt which directors and auditors
were nominated for ensuing year.- The
association will' increase its cipital
stock from $50,000 to $100,000 at the
annual meeting in March.
Hon. Win. Galloway of McMinnvi le,
the new receiver ot the Oregon City
land office, was in town Tuesday. He
expects to take charge of the office about
April 1st and will move his family here
during the summer. He may become
a permanent resident as he aa well as
Mrs. Galloway, ia well pleased with
the city.
Dr. T. Van Scoy, D. D., dean of Port
landUniversity will preach at the Metho
dist church next Sunday m rning and
evening. In the morning he will as
sist the pastor iu the administration of
the sacrament of the lord's supper.
Dr. Van Scoy has been at the head of
Portland University since its organiza
tion and is known far and wide as a
preacher and lecturer of great ability.
He was for many years president of'
Willamette University. All will be
cordially welcomed to these services.
The Oregon City Cbautauquans have
been invited to attend a grand Chautau
qua rally at Portland, Wednesday
evening, March 4th. A 25-cent round
trip rate has been obtained and a large
nnmber of our Oregon City people will
undoubtedly accept the invitation, as
this ia the first time the Portland Cbau
tauquans have undertaken anything on
so large a scale. Among other things
the Continental Congress will be pres
ented with the old revolutionary orators
in costume, pleading for the Declaration
of Independence. It will be well worth
the trip.
Violin, Guitars, Mandolins, Autoharps,
thcWASHBURH
Strings and Extras for All Instruments.
BURMEISTER & ANDRESEN'S.
LOCAL SUMMARY.
tt ! ti loan on good security by
A. S. Dresser,
Tablets and composition books 4c np
at "The Fair."
' Prescriptions carelnHj compounded a
G. A. Harding's drug store.
Received at Charman k 8on large
invoice ot wall paper, latest nnd pret
tiest designs.
Shark, the barber, don't swim bnt
he's in the swim when it cornea to
shaving and hair entting.
3. W. Welch, dentist, formerly of the
Chiaago College of Dental Surgery
Office in Coubibb block near depot.
Great reductions on ladies', children's
and genta' underwear at the Racket
Store. Best in the city for the price.
For your strings and extras for all
nusical instruments go to Burmeister
k Andresen's, who keep .a tull supply.
Blank- note and receipt books of all
itlnds and deeds, mortgages, etc.,
cheaper than Portland wholesale prices
at Courier office.
L. L. Pickens, dentist, does all kinds
of dental work. Gold crowns, porcelain
crowns and bridge work a specialty.
Office in Barclay building, corner Main
and Seventh streets.
Remember when you need anything
in the line of granlteware or tinware
that W. A. Putrow now hat a complete
assortment. If price is any object yo u
will not fail to give him a call .
Frank P. Welch, dentist, graduate
of the University of Pennsylvania,
will be in Oregon City office Thurs
day of each week ; remainder of each
week in Portland offioe, room 77
Dekutn building.
For the accommodation of his many
customers on the hill Mr. Albright has
established a branch meat market in the
Shively building on Seventh street,
where ho keeps a full stock ot all kinds
of fresh and salted meats, hams, bacon,
lard, etc. No stale meat kept. Give
him a call. " . .
C. A'.' Wllley has moved his harness
and repair, shop from on the hill to
second door west of depot, next to
Courier office, where he will not only
keep a tull line of first-class hand-made
harness, saddles, etc., but will do all
kinds of harness and, boot and shoe
repairing at prices that can't be dup
licated. . Give him a call. Satisfaction
guaranteed.
Trees are being mt along the new
road in Park ad. south ot Abernethy
creek. 1
The Fair Is closing out.
Men's caps, just the thing for work
ing. Reduced from 50c to 2.V, at the
Racket Store.
The finest linn of silk umbrellas to be
found in the city at Burmeister AAnder
sen's.
Big bargains in all
at the Fiir.
kinds ot notions
In a recent editorialithe Silem, Oregon,
Independent says: "Time and again have
we seen Chamberlain's' Cough Remedy tried
and never without the "most satisfactory re
sults. Whenever we see a person afflicted
with hoarseness, with a cough or cold, we
invariably advise them to get Chamberlain's
Cough Remedy; and when they do, they
never regret it. It always does the work,
and does it well." For sale by G. A. Hard
ing, Druggist.
A Recommendation From Lo Angela.
632 CastelarSt.. Los Angeles, Cal. After
having suffered for a loug time from acute
rheumatism without obtaining relief, I used
Chamberlain's Pain Balm and was almost
immediately relieved. I highly recommend
this at the best medicine known. E. M.
Hamilton. For sale by G. A. Harding,
Druggist.
Job Printing it the
Courier Office.
E&gle
Tailoring
Company.
5940-61 New Dekam,
Cor. Ids: Wash.
Portland.
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1 - v-?sxprini';
Suts made
order in
the
Latest Styles.
...Accordians..
A
Different
MeMs of
Advertising
Are used by different
firms. Watch the win
dow and you will see
one of our ways. Each
week some staple and
useful article will be
marked at prices you
never bought the same
at before.
FDTR0TTS
TINST0RE,
NEAR court house.
The Dlscovsry Saved His Life.
Mr. G. Caillouette. Druggist. Beavers-
yille, III., says: "To Dr. King's New
Discovery I owe my life. Was taken
with La Grippe and tried all the physi
cians for miles about, but of no avail and
was viven up and told I could not live.
Having Dr. King's New Discovery in
my store I sent for a bottle and began
its use and from the first dose began to
get better, and after using three bottles
was up and about again. It is worth its
weight in gold. We don't keep' store or
house without it." Get a free trial at
Charman A Co's Drug Store.
Valentines of all kind at the Racket
Store, cheapest in the city.
Money loaned on farms or business
property. J. F. Clark, office over Oregon
City bank.
Cheney's Art Gallery, aituated on
Main street, is now open for business.
For Over Fifty Tears.
Am Old ami, Wbix-Tbiid Rimidt. Mm. Win
low's Soothing Sjr'up hw bean nnd for onr flftjr
jreen by millions ot mothers tor their chlldrtn while
tMthiuf , with perfect lUooeii. It soothes the chile),
if teoi the (umt, sllaori oil Pln, euros wind oollo,
od it the beet remedy (or Diarrhoe, Is pleseut to
tbe teste. Bold by Drufgleta in every pert of the
World . Twenty-five cent bottle. Its value le in
eelouUble. Be sure and ask for Mrs. Winslow'S
Soothing Syrup, and take no other kind.
FRENCH TANSY WAFERS.
These wafers are for painful, scanty,
profuse or irreuular menses, any cause,
and ladies will fin I that no belter
remedy exists for these difficulties. To
avoid lieiug imposed upon by base imita
tions buy from our agents and take
French Tansy Wafers only. Price by
mail, $2.00. C. G. Huntley, Druggist,
Caudeld Block, Oregon City, Oregon.
The successful farmer has
learned by experience that
some grains require far differ
ent soil than others. He
knows that a great deal de
pends on right planting at the
right time. No use complain
ing In summer that a mistake
was made In spring. Decide
before seed-time. The best
time to treat coughs and colds
is before the seeds, or germs,
of consumption have begun
their destructive work. '
5cott'3 Emulsion of Cod-
liver Oil, with Hypophos
phites, promptly cures lung
and throat troubles. Do not
neglect your cold.
SCOTT'S EMULSION Km ket eneoneeer die
iMekal preiMeien far twenty yeere. fur tttltt.t
TMe ie eeceuee It ie ehrey fLmtthU alwiyf wmfttm
tlwiy, nmimm uu furtH wrM
iteei Cm I Umt OM
IntM a Scertt's Eax
nun and Sik.
,whh traoVejerk ef
Put ep In e tent end Si.ee eke. The eawl ties
awjr be enough te cure your cough erhelp peer fcaepw
Eagle
Tailoring
Cocpany.
M-S041 New Dekum,
Cor.tda wieh.
Portland. ,
l..r. J. ----- T
Give us a trial
we
GUARANTEE
8 T SFACTON.
wli
Warm $hoes
For
Cold
Feet.
r
Our shoes, are warm and tight
as it's possible to bave shoes.
That's on account of the good
ness of the leather in the care
that's taken in their making
on the perfection and comfort
of their fit. Alt sizes and
styles ladieJay men's and
children's.
.i5r
Krausse
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g
Next Door to Burmeister A Andreten'a
THOS. F. RVAN,
Notary Public and BmI EstaU Broktr
LSADIMO INSVSANCB AOIXCT Of CLACKAH
, County. .
Monev to Lden. Ahetmste nt Title Mule.
Drawing ol Ucel- Dooumeuti a Specialty
voice on eeei Piae 01 etein reei,
Between tin end 7th.
OREGON CITY, . OREGON.
RINEARSON ft HYDE,
ATTORNEYS AT LAW
ABSTRACTING 00NE.
Opposite Caufield Block'
OBKOOJf CITT, ... OBKfa
C. D. & D. C. LATOURETTE
Attorneys at Law,
Commercial, Real ' Estate ami
Probate Law Specialties.
OFFICE : Commercial Bask BaiMlaa
OREGON CITY, OREGON.
GEO. C. BROWNELL,
Attorney at Law,
Office OntDoor North Caufield diHuni
ley'i Di tiqtlori,
OREGON CITY, OBEGOu
J. F. DRIGGS,
ATfcOniTEY at LAT7
OREGON CITY.
Office: Two Doors. South ot Courrtiou
Noblitt Livery and Sals Stable
OREGON CITY, OREGON,
Os tlit Street between tbe Bridge aetf ta
Depet.
Double and single rlgi and etddla hoiiet
wevion hand nt the loweit retea. end neonre
tleo connected with the bern Inr looee mod
Any information regarding any kind ot iteci .
promptly attended to by letter or perioa.
HORSES BOUGHT OR BOLD
The Commercial Dank
OF OREGON CITY.
CAPITAL fiuo,ooo.
Transacts a General Bankleg Buelnee
Lonne made. Billet discounted. Hekei c 1
lections. Buyn end ell exchnnge on til polu'
in the United Btntea and Knrone end on Hoi
Kong. Oepoilti received aubfoct to check.
Benkopon from 9A.M. tot P. M.
D.G. LATOURETTE, t. B. DONALDBO
President. Ceihl.'
R. FREYTAG'S....
...Corner Grocery
Keeps a full line of STAPLE and'
FANCY GROCERIES. PROVIS
IONS, FLOUR, FEED, FRUIT8
and VEGETABLES at
Leweet Frleee-e- ,
JOHN WELCH,
Booms It, W.'n', Dekun
BalldW
PoBTLiMD, Oaaeoa.
Many ef my friend) hen
trouble le One au; heae
this cerd.
Ifetr Fish tlax&sie
K. Bieharde, Prep.
Oysters, Fresh and Salt Watet
Fish, Poultry, Game, Crabs,
Clams, Etc.
Turkey, Geete and Chlckeni lor Thiakigirtog
IMnner.
free Delivery-
Two Door$ South of Armory
GEO. A. HARDING,
DBALBB IK
IP
ZDIRTTO-S
3
Standard Pat.Kedicit.ss.
Falnti, Oili and Window Glee.
PreterifUont Aeeuroielf Compounded.
HAlDiao'S BLOCE.
t'.av