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About Oregon courier. (Oregon City, Clackamas County, Or.) 188?-1896 | View Entire Issue (June 26, 1896)
LOCAL EVENTS. Excei.bior Mux Buknkii. The excel sior and shoddy mills located on the w est side of the river, and owned by the Oregon City Excelsior Co. burned to the ground early Sunday morning, entailed a loss of about $12,000. The Ore was discovered shortly attor 2 o'clock, when it burst from some packages of shoddy and immediately enveloped the place. Otis Morris, the watchman, tried to light the fire, atd his hands, face and neck wer e burned considerably. The only service the Bremen could render was with buckets, and they managed to save the wood bouse belonging to the establishment, but situated some distance from the mill It is supposed that a spark from one of the pickers got into a package of shoddy and smouldered there a day or two, not breaking out untill the entire package was a live coal. The shoddy mill has two pickers, and the excelsior mill six shavers. There was no insurance upon it, the rate on that class of risks being so high, that the company considered it prohibitory. This company has been unfortunate, its complete plant having been swept away by the flood in the spring of 1 Si.) 1 , caus ing a lo-n o( U, 00,), without a cunt of insurance. The residence of N. R. , Lang on the bluff above had a close cull. Lowest Fire Ins. Rates F. E Donaldson Flowkrs ok Vauioi' a States. It will be of interect to those who have been discussing the question of selecting a state flower for Oregon to know that state flowers have been adopted in several stales by vote of the children of the public schools. In Minnesota, the cypripedium was chosen. The common name of this flower is lady's slipper, or moBcasin'flower, on account of the label hi in being shaped like a slipper or moc casin. Out of 23 species of this plant known, six are found in Minnesota. The Groat Northern Bulletin gives the fol lowing list of II wers adopted by- differ ent states, in which bv some mistake the flower named for Oregon is the gold ed rod instead of the Oregon grape Alabama, gohlcu rod; Colorado, colum bine; California, poppy; Delaware, peach blossom ; Idaho, syrinea; Iowa, rose; Maine, pine cone and tassel ; Min nesota, moccasin flower; Montana, bit ter root; Nebraska, golden rod; New York, rose; North Dakota, wild rose Okaboma territory, mistletoe; Oregon, golden rod ; Utah, Sego lily; Vermont, red clover. 10 Big Ins. Companies F. E. Donaldson A Strange Fish Cauoht. A curious 'fish caught at Oregon City, for which no one has yet been able to And a name, ha been sent to. Fish and Game Pro tector McGuire, for identification . The body, in shape and color, much re sembles a black bass, hot the head is quite different from that of a bass, being smaller and more like that of a white fish. It has no adipose fin, and has a large and long dorsal fin, nndisspeckled something like a trout.- As it belong to none of the varieties of fish known here, it is thought that it may be a hybrid. Mr. McGuire lias had it pre served in alcohol, and will send it to Professor Jordan, of Stanford university, or some other authority on fish, for Identification. Reliable Insurance F. E- Donaldson. A Distinqcisiied Party. A party consisting of S. V. Lamoreuux, com missioner of the general landoffice, F. B Lamoreaux, his nephew, 1). H. Webb and A. T. Breton, Washington attorneys, W. H. Green, surveyor gene ral of California. W.H. Mills, O. & C Ry. land agent, and ladies, passed though here on Monday afternoon and stopped a few minutes at the falls. Wm. Galloway, receiver, and Robt. A. Miller, register of land office. C, L. Carr, E. W. Dixon and Mr. Cox, special land agents, attached to Oregon City landoffice, paid their respect to the commissioner. Largest Ins. Business F. E- Donaldson. Chautauqua Boarders Private families who can accommodate visitors with board and rooms during the Chau tauqua at 2.r cents per meal and 2" cents for bed, will pleace send their names to one of the entertainment committee, and state whether rooms only or rooms and board. Address, Mrs. M. 31. Char man, J. W. Gray, G. W. Beattie or Mrs. Sievers, Oregon City; W. A. Holmes, Parkplnce. Best Ins. Companies F. E. Donaldson. -Highest Honors World's Fair. MOST PERFECT MADE. CREAM A pure Crape Cream of Tartar Powder. F repairing at prices that can't be dup from Arrmon-i.AI'jm orany other adulterant Heated. Give him a call. Satisfaction 40 YUAKS THE STAVDRO. guaranteed. Tub Hkhkkvoiii. The excavating for the water works res ervoir at Ely villi) is about completed and the cement work will begin at once. Rupernieinfent V. II. Howell has all the supply and dis charge pipes laid and all the gates .put in. He has also moved the public watering trough from opposite Mr. Hickman's to opposite Grace's store where it is more convenient for teams. 8myth 4 Howard have their rock crush er set up just below the reservoir and are crushing rock for the cement work, after which they will crush 1300 or more yards for the county road outside of city limits. Considerable solid rock was found at bottom of excavation for reervir. t Fire Insurance F. E. Donaldson. CANEMAH. The one horse farmer of fttringtown have been asking advantage of the fine weather, and are making hay with good speed. The hay crop is rather light in this part of the county. Notwithstanding the hard ti me another child has resolved to take a life course in the great revolving sphere of ours. It began life at the house of Mr, Soureman about a week ago. Mr. Putnam of Rock Island has quite pitch of berries on hand. Unfortu nately he has rheumatism and cannot r't them. The refote he offers them It sale to persons who pick them at 2 cents a box. Mr. Dickinson leaves to day for Dallas where he will be emloyed in a woolen mill. Master George Turney of Stringtown has bought n wheel. June 24. Pfsv. FRATERNAL NOTES. Ah.'int 30 woodmen went to Portland on Snndav to see tiie uuveilinu of the monument in Kiverside Woodman cemeterv In our mention of the state oflice's of the W. K. C. from this place the name of Mrs. J. B. Hardinir, who was elected secretary, was nininited by mistake. A reception to the following depart ment officers of the Woman's Relief Corps, who are members of the local relief corps, was given at the Grand Army headquarters last Thursday even ing: Mrs. Sarah M.'McCown, president ; Mrs. Jennie B. Harding, secretary; and Mrs. Fannie L. Cochran", treasurer. Wacheno Tribe No 13. Redmen, have elected the following new oflicerp for the ensuing six months: J. O. Bradley, sachem; J. W. Cole, senior sagamore; William Maplethorpe. junior sagamore; Charles W,. Kelly, prophet; representa tives to grand council in Portland on July 27th. J. H. Howard and W. R. Re-tm; alternates, L. A. Noble and O. W. Kelly A few crates of strawberries taken on subscription at the Courier office Mrs. M L. Moore has signed a con tract with the'. Viavi Civ ta manage Clackamas county for the next three years, with headquarters corner Seventh and Adam strepts, Oregon City. Mrs. Moore is much tilease I with Oregon City and expects to make her home among us and work the cnuntv from h ere LOCAL 8UMMARY. 18 lbs of dry granulated sugar 1 Red Front. Trimmed hats, new go ids. 50 to 75c at Mrs.. Sladen's. Money to loan on good security by A . S. Dresser. Prescriptions carefully compounded a G. A. Harding's drug store. Recaived at Charman & Son's a large invoice of wall paper, latest and pret tiest designs. Beauties! those trimmed hats at the Red Front Store; Ladies' sailors and Canton flats 10 cents. Shark, the barber, don't swim but he's in the swim when it comes to shaving and hair cutting. Cut prices on straw huts, felt hats etc Many hats at the Red Front can save you one-half the price. For your strings and extras for all musical instruments go to Burmeister & Andresen's, who keep a full supply. Four housekeeping rooms oyer Dno- ittle's store on the west side for rent. Inquire at store or at Couiker office for particulars. Blank note and receipt books of all kinds 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. Louis Fried rich, the fashionable tailor has moved his shop to the building formerly occupied by Mrs. Putcher's millinery store. Nothing but Hrst-cla work done and satisfaction guaranteed. Frank P. Welch, dentist, graduate of the University of Pennsylvania, will be in Oregon City otlice Thurs j day of each week ; remainder of each week :n Portland oltice, room n Dekum building. C. A. Willey 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 I keep a full line of first-class hand-made i harness, saddles, etc., but will do all i kinds of harness and boot and shoe ! .... LOCAL NEWS TENS. Miss Paquet returned on Friday last from a trip to California. Miss Clara Fisher of Corvallia is visit ing Miss Mamie Charman . ' C. P. Thore loft Wednesday for 1 bum ncs trip to Grant's Pass. Miss Kaie Ward Is spending the week In Portland visiting relatives. David Wagner was examinoland sent to insano asylum on Wednesday . Alvith Shank of Canby was kicked by a horse and severely injured last week . The special mail service to Dodge from Springwater was discontinued June 10. Mr. John Gleason left for Heppner Saturday toengagoln Ihe wool business. Gospal meetings ore being held In a tent opposite tho livery stable on the hill. A. N. Gilford of this county was dis charged for insane asylum at Salem last week. Miss Winona Williams returned last Friday from a six month's visit in Cal ifornia. Miss Laura Convent of Columbia county is visiting her sister, Mrs. Choa. Meserve Every summer hat must flo at our special offer sale. Miss C. Goldsmith, the milliner) Mr. Mack will lie in Oregon City next week with 50 fine draft horses, w hich lie will sell cheap. H. Straight, Sr., aged 82, who had his leg brok-ii some time since, is now able to be around. The bsHubull nines of the Y. M. C. A. and Co. F will play at Gladstone on Saturday afternoon. Is Probate Ann Johnson and Win. L, Johnson appointed executor of will of Jacob Johnson, Sr. Mrs. R. Boton of Sherman County reiurned home last week after visiting her brother, H. S. Cram. A new postolliue has been establish ed at Stone, this county, with flattie L. Berrain as postmistress. Mrs. L. W. McAdam and sister, Mids Crownover of Denver, yisited Cor vallia during past week. The delinquent tax list of Clackamas county will he published next week. It foots up over 30,000. Mrs. O. A. Cheney and daughter, Edith, left on Tuesday fora trip to the mountains on the Santiain. to day we will inaugurate our first ! I - M , I. . .... I I 1 special oner naie. lour hi our Bargains. Miss C. Goldsmith, the milliner. Married on 20th by Rev. 8. W. Stryker at M. E. parsonage, Miss Susie Straight and B. W. LaMar. , . .. .- ,, The Clackamaa. Count.vjTeacheia association will l.old their monthly meeting at Union on Saturday. The postnffice at Orville, will be dis continued trom June 30, next. Mail for that point thereafter must be addressed to Needy. Miss Neita Hickman, assisted by Mrs, Pratt, gave a parly to her friends last Thursday afternoon in the grove at Willamette Falls. Mortimer Whitehead will speak before Harding grange on Monday,' the 20ih He will speak at Chautauqua assembly on the 8th and "th. Rev. F. G. Strange of Ashlund visited his brother, Prof. H. S. Strange, last Friday, on his way to Eastern Oregon, to look after church matters. J. J. McGrath and family will soon leave for SHn Francisco, where he has a position in a furniture establishment. Joe is a first-class upholster. Miss Pauline Campbell is filling the position of stenographer at the W. P. & P. Co. millsduring the absence of Miss Azalie Cochrane in California. Prof. II, S. Strange ami Thos. F. Ryan attended the 40th anniversary of Harmony Lodge No. 12, A. F. & A. M., in Portland on Monday evening. The rpiritualist campmeeting at New Era will celebrate July 4ih by having a basket picnic in connection with the other exercises. All are invited. Mrs. C. D. Latonrette and sons Morton and Karl, and Mrs. E. E Char man and daughter, June, left on Wed nesday for a week's visit at Mehama. Oregon Citv seem to be a favorite place for the mis-matched couplus of rortland to secure divorces, as will be seen by the records of the circuit court. Don't forget that our stock of millinery is new and of latest styles and investi gate our special offer. Every hat is reduced in price. Miss C. Goldsmith, the milliner. Harvey Johnson, a young law student who married Miss Maggie Steans in Ore gon City, about a year ago, tried to commit suicide in Portland last week by taking poison. Frank Durham of the west side has purchased Harry Slojx-r's interest in the express business of lleckart & Sloper. Mr. Sloper will now hold a "chair"in P. (i. Shark's burlier shop. License to wed issued by county clerk on 20th to Susie Straight and P.. W. La Mar; on 23d to Frances I. Ethington and Lafayette Douglass; on 24th to Ida Unger and Andrew Ertman . Samuel Godfrey was kicked by a horse on Tuesday morning, his nose being broken, besides other injuries. If he bad been struck an inch or so higher he would have been a "goner." IS? MILLINERY, CLOSING OUT SALE-EVERYTHING MUST GO REGARDLESS OF COST. A large stock to choose from. Twelve Dozen Sailors all the latest' shapes. Leghorn best quality going very cheap. Come early and see for yourselves.! MRS. SLADEIM'S MILLINERY PARLORS, DXK DOOK SOTTTII OV METHODIST Sidney Smith and E. E Charman of this citv. J. II. Pmery of Osweiro, and Messrs Wilson and Gilbert of Mon tana left on Monday evening fur the Otfle creak mines to see if thre is any lliinif in them T. E. Nash r.f MnlinooiM'iiHd a grocery store on the hill last, week in the build- in u' formerly occupied lv It. E. Dyer's tin shop Mr Over oved his slock to San Francisco. Mr. Nash is an 'iitfrprisiug young man and will no doubt succeed. Tho excelsior mill will not I rebuilt by the present company, but some other parties liiay do so. Tlie water right, site and flume are quite valuable and should lie made use of. The company lost the mill twice and are aatisfied to let some other try it. The new cart for Hose Co. No. 3 is stored in the Fountain Co's house wait ing the acceptance of council . The price of the cart is $95 and if taken will give the cart now used by No. 3 to the Elyville company. The Y. M. C. A. membership contest closes on Friday at 8 p m. and the event will be celebrated at the Baptist church. H . E. Stone, general secretary of Port land association will be present. Ad mission free ; ice cream 10 cents, straw berries 5 cents . All are invited . Hon J. W. Meldrum returned on Wednesday from St Louis, where he went as delegate to the republican convention, He visited the cyclone district and other places of interest, but is glad to get back on account of the hot weather there. . The question of granting the franchise for use of Clackamas river to a boom company will come up. before the county court at the adjourned session on Satur day. Those interested should be present. A petition in favor ami a remoustrance against will probably be presented to the court. James Shaw has leased the Dallas woolen mill for five of years with the option r buying and left on Tuesday for that place to legtn active operations at Once. Mr. Slmw is an experienced woolen mill man and will be associated with the following experienced men from this place: wnn Nefeger, G. It. H. Miller. J. W. Shaw, Herbert Shaw and other. It is a there-set mill and was bui't several years ano but never operated. The 4th of July will not lie celebrated in Oregon City, but the fine steamer, Harveat Queen, will take several hun dred Oregon City jieoplo'to tho cascades of the Columbia. This excursion is eiven bv the ladies of the Methodist church, and no pains will be spared to make it the best excursion ever leaving this place. The Harvest Queen is one of the finest boats on the river and could easily carry 80(1 people, tho 000 is the limit allowed by law, and with that numlier there will Imj plenty of room. This is tho ideal way of spending the 4th as it takes one away from the crowd ed cities with their din and dust and other etcetera which make it a day of dissipation rather than of recreation. The boat will leave tho dock nt 7 :30 a. m. and will return at 8:00 p. m. Stops will Ik! mnde nt Multnomah falls and at Portland, enabling those who wish to view the fire works in the evening. Re freshment will le on sale. Tickets 75 ami 4(1 cents. "Xuff Ned" we will le there. Did you cverpetleft? Well you lial U'tter not pet left on tin 4th of July by failiiiK to jro on the excursion. How would you like to c the only person left in Orojion City on that day? Do yon sec that boat? That is the Harvest Queen. She is liound for the Cascades, and lias a jolly lot of Oregon City people and a brass band on hoard. A word to the wise is sufficient. Cordwood taken on subscription at the Coirikr office. Now is the time brin g it in. " A .M'ArFrandRHrriiATisMn'lleTed t)Av iV-y lr. .Milt' Nerve Platter. Havfl Your Eyes Tested... At JJu mi inter & Andrenen's Jewelry Mtore. They have one of the finest eye-meters and will test your eyes frceof charge. Glasses may be re turned if not suited to eyes. 1 t CHURCI For the accommodation of his many customers on the hill Mr. Albright has established a branch meat market in the Slrively building on Seventh street, w here he keeps a full stock of all kinds of fresh and salted meats, hams, bacon, lard, etc. No stale meat kept. Give him a call. Foil Sai.k oit Tkauk. A (rood sound mare, aged nine years, amr a yearling horse colt, for sale cheap for cash, or will trade. Inquire, of Clias C'atta, dairyman, Oregon City. Jacob Kober, the Seventh street baker keeps on hand a largo stock of the best country cider, soda water anil other temperance drinks. All drinks kept on ice. DON'T YOU KNOW That you can get your printing done at the Courier office cheaper than in Portland. Thousands of samples to select fromv Satisfaction guaranteed, ft tt Bank of Oregon City. OLDK8T BANkIno HOUSB) IN THB CI1Y Paid Up Capital, $50,000. Prenldent. Vlee President. Cashier, Manager, THOMAII (! HARBIN GBO. A. HABlMSa . G. Caufim.d C'HARUt H.CAUTJIID t General Banking BualQeaa Transacted. Deposit! Received Subjeot to Cbeck. Approved Bills and Notes Discounted. County and City Warrant) Bought. Loans Hade on Available Securtt Exchange Bought and 'told. Collodions Made Promptly. Draft! Sold Available In Any Pan ol lb. World. Telegraphto Exchange Bold on Portland, Sao Francisco, Chicago and New York. Interest Pa4t on Time Deposits. JOSEi'H RICK, ATTORNEY AT LAW, Office in Willamette Block. OiiEooa City. .... I.meoon. C. W. GRACE & CO., Dealer In- 6l nr ENERAL MERCHANDISE. NEW GOODS. NEW STORE, Molalla Ave., (Ely.) V. HARRIS, Star Grocery DEALER IN GROCERIES, FLOUR, FEED, CROCKERY, ETC. J. W. WELCH, IDIEZLSTTIST, WILI.AMFT1K I1LOCK, OcfoMTK I'. O., Oi:nr;nic City, Oi:r. JAMES MURROW, Decorating Paper Hanging, Artistic House Painting And Kalsoming-. Brnoved from Holmnn's Old Htand to Nex Door to Coram BuiMing on Htvsnih Mreet, Near IH-pot, Oregon Ity. Oregon. r CRUELTY TO FEET- la entirely done away with by our shoes. In fact, they are- regnlar "Society for the Preven tion of Cruelty to Feet." What are their methods ? Perfect fit, ptompted by respect to the shape of the human foot. A sim ple creed, bnt doesn't it cover the whole field? Then a shoe may treat a foot "shabbily"' without being exactly erne) ro it. That ia to say, the shoe may lack style and' wear ing; capacity. But ours have the wearing capacity and style alonrr with the fit, and that should be enough to make ynu boy them. KRAUSSE BR0S Next Door to Bnrmelxten & Andmen'i. THOS. F. RYAN, Notary Public and Real Estate Broker Lrauinu Iksvkanci Anrtxcr County. or Clack am a J Mouoy to Loan. AMi-ncts of Title Made. Drawinic ol lA-yal Documents a Specialty Office on east side of Mnln street Between 6th nnd 7lh. OREGON CITY. OREGON. C. D. & D. C. LAT0URETTE Attorneys at Law, Commercial, Real Estate and Probate Law Specialties. OFFICE: Csnnerclal OREGON CITY. Bank Buildlnv OREGON. E. F. ORIGGS, ATTORNEY LAW OREGON CITY. Office: Two Doors South of Courthouse Oao. C. Baowaau. J. IT. CAMPBELL. BROWNELL k CAMPBELL, ATTORNEYS AT LAW, Caufleld Building. Oregoa City, Or. . C. N. GREENMAN, Ta nOKIEH Express and Draymah, (UblJabed ' ' Parcela delivered lo all pail of the city. Noblitt Livery and Sale Stabh. OREGON CITY, OREGON, On the Street betwstn the Bridge and th Desst. Double and tingle rigi and sdd)e lioiaa ways on hand at tho lowest roan. nd aoorn also connected with the baru far loose tioei Any Information regarding any kind of sum promptly attended to by letter or person. HO tUBS BODOBT OK SOLD The Commercial Oani OF OREGON UITY. CAPITAL flO,000. Transact a General Banking Buainest Loans made. Bills diaeoti&ted. Hakes c lections. Buys and sella eavhange on all poln 1 In the United Stales and Europe and on Hon Kong. Deposits recelwd beel to check. Bankopou from A. M. tot P. H. D. 0. LATOORETTE, F. K. DON ALDSOf President. Casbii R. FREYTAG'S... aar""aaBv ...Corner Grocery... Keeps a full line of STAPLE nnd FANCY GROCERIES, PROVIS IONS, FLOUR. FEED, FRUITS and VEGETABLES nt- Lowest Prlces-e- JOHN WELCH, Itrntl.t. Kooms 7i, 77, 7l, Dekum Building. PoBTLANJl, OI1KOOM. Many of my frfonitt hats trouble to llud me; heuc this card. Will be In Oregon C'liy oltice, Courier buildlug, every Hat unlay. New Fish Market. K. KirhariU, Prop. Oysters, Fresh and Salt Watei Fish, Poultry, Game, Crabs, Clams, Etc. Turkeys, Geese and Chickens for Thanksgiving dinner. Free DtUnry. Tiro Duort South of Armory I I GEO. A. HARDING, DIALER IN IP LBUGS IE Standard Pat. Medicines. Palnta, Oils and Window Glans. Prescription Accurately Compounded BABPINo'f BLOCK. i