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T INCLUDES EVERYTHING IN STOCK.
Every Cape, every Jacket, both Misses and Children's
at HALE PRICE. No garment will be carried over.
If you have not as yet purchased a cape or Jacket, don't
delay, call on us at once, and make your selection.
You will save at least one-half the original price of the
garment.
OUR GREAT DRESS GOODS
Department, which has no superior on the Pacific Coast.
The goods i this department wil also be sacrificed.
All of our joc quality for 25c a yard. Several lines of
Fine Klack French Dress Goods, 85c quality for 47c a yard.
CALL AND SEE US.
Corner Third and Morrioon,
PORTLAND, . - OREGON.
T
Ghand Mubical Concert. TheTreblo Coming Attkactionb. Mr. Shivuly
Clef Quartette, under the direction of , lias at last succeeded in booking the
Mra. E. E. Williams, ass'iHted by Port-1 famous Oarnita and her company for
land and local talent, will give a grand the opera house for one night only, Fri
, musical concert for the benefit of
'r?io Y. M. 0. A. in this city at
Shively's opera house on Friday, Feb
ruary 20th. The contata, ''The Old
Clock on the Stairs," will be rendered,
also a violin solo by Prof. Anton Zilm of
Portlun 1, a p!.iiio sjlo by Miss Beatrice
Barlow, and vocal solos by Mrs. G. E.
Hayes and Miss Mabel Ruglund, be
sidos numerous other specialties which
appear on the program that will be
published later. It will undoubtedly
be one of tho most eventful concerts of
the season and all bIiouM attend.
About Completbo. The concrete walls
of the extension to the Portland General
Electric Company's station B on tho west
sidu were completed Saturday evening
by tho Pacific Bridge Co.. which has the
contract for the work, and the roof will
Ixj on in about a week. The new build
ing is 88x112 feet, and contains seven
suctions, in each of which tlio casings,
etc., are rwuly for a OOO horsepower
watorwlieel. The canal wall U also
about completed, 20 of thu 22 bents re
quired1 being in place. The work of re
building this wall without interfering
with tho water supply to tho factories or
the passage of boats vhrough tho canal
has been quite a dilibult job, calling for
some skilliul engineering.
day, February 19th. . This talented
artiste comes fresh from her eastern suc
cesses and the press speak in the high
est terms of commendation of her
wonderful dance creations and the very
strong specialty features of her company.
But the faintest conception of the reality
can be formed of her five startling and
realistic dances. "This is a rare treat in
storo for the theatre goers of Oregon
City, and Manager bhivdiy is to be
complimented upon his ability to secure
so meritorious acompany. The company
includes, besides Oarnita, Chas. II.
Whiting, Helen Lurvene, Edward
Shields, A. D. Chase, the original Addie
Favart, Mrs. Edward Shields und Alice
Howard.'
Nn.ua Y Won. Tlio oratoriail prizj
contest of Portland University took place
last Friday evening in the chapel. The
contestants were Miss Edna Hngg, of
Oregon City ; B.F.YanDyke, of Medford,
and Clinton Haight.of Albina. Mr.
Haight, wlio belongs to iho senior class,
carried off the honors. This will entitle
him to contend in tho state oratorical
contest at Newherg the 2lith of this
month. Mr. Huiglit'a subject was "The
Qualities of I'olitical Greatness." The
speakers all did well, und the markings
A Fad Social. The lecture room of
the Congregational church was filled to
its utmost capacity Wednesday evening
with people who had gathered to observe
tlio nature of a fad social. Among the
various representations were : Tho Dude,
Astronomer, Mother Goose, Pagmn tin
liiiitahi-, Peacemaker, Housemitid, News
piper Agent, Religious Crank, Fancy
Workers and Vuisin!ere. The judges,
a.'ter careful consideration, conferred
t'ao metliiilln m r.nir to Miss Ivy Itouke
fur tho most elegant costume and to Mrs.
Godfrey for being the star guesser of the
evening Games were indulged in by)
those present, and the distribution of
prices by Mr. Dya, in his usual witty
siye, cause I much laughter. Tho social
throughout was an amusing, utiiquj ami
unjoyalilo function.
We inten 1 everyba'.y dealing with us
shall be thoraughlysatisfied. If through
error any transaction should fall short
of this i leal, we sh ill treat it as a favor
and not an annoyance if you come back
and tell us about it. Marr & Andrews,
grocers.
were very close between Miss Itug and! Jt is wonderful how cheap you can
Mr. Haight.
got a hat at Miss Goldsmith.
Asa Sandkhb. Asa Sunders, nged 73
years, died last T uralay morning at
the Gladstone hospital. Since 1853 he
was a resident of Molalla, living on a
part of the Matthias Swegle donaiion
claim. He was an early settler in the
AVillame.to vahey, taking a donation
land claim on Howell prairie, in Marion
county. He served one term as county
commissioner about 20 years ago. He
was a man of much stability of character,
and was highly esteemed. The widow
und Mrs. C. T. Howard of Mulino and
Mrs. A. S. Milligan of Mt. Tabor survive.
LABOR EXCHANGE NOTICE.
The Lkaves op Nature's Book. The
face of the cut at the hea 1 of Fifth street
shows about 33 well define.! stra a, and
if it was made deeper no doubt many
morj wotill bj revi.tleJ. Thousands
of years passed while the exposed strata
were being deposits 1 by the sea. The
house upon the bluff on the south side
of the cut will, after some years, have
to be anchored to balloons, unless steps
are taken betimes to prevent the caving
in which oceura every winter.
A meeting of tho charter members of
Oregon City Branch, No. 185, of tho
Labor Exchange, will be held at Justice
Scheubel's ollice on next Monday even
ing to complete the organization. A
charter has lieen received from the head
quarter at Independence, Mo., and the
branch is now ready tocoinmenre active
worit. All those who wish to join or
help the down-trodden laboring class
should be present. The initiation fee is
I which entitles you to a life member
ship without any extra cost. Anyone
wishing to become a member and can
not bo present on Monday evening, can
sign obligation and leave fee with A.
W. Oheney, secretary, at Oxhihr office,
at any time.
We could fill a page of this paper tell
ing the good qualities of Tim Rural
New-Yorker, but would rather let it
speak for itself. We would like your
opinion of it. Get a Iree sample copy,
ami then you will want us to send it
and the Courier both one year for fJ.00.
For sample, address Tim Rurai, New
Yorker, New York.
X "I suffered with bronchitis for
nearly Cvc years. ?.:y rl-.ysicicn
prescribed for ir.e wilhm.t prori::.
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under :.ud flj!:t rsslnst, until
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Ayer's Cherry Pectoral.
This testimonial
hundred ciUers. J-'ree.
be fonrd ia fu!l in Ayer's
Aiiureii J. C Ayer Co., Lowell,
Curebook " with a
Mass.
I LOCAL NEWS ITliMS.
j lr. U'. K. Carll visited Salem lar-t
Saturday.
Mrs. Albert Schilling 1h visiting friends
in the city.
W. 15. Shively made a business trip to
MeMiiinviHo Ibis week.
Mrs. 8. W. Hiilmes vi-iled relatives in
Saltan during pant week.
W. J. Lewellen of Springwa'er hi' 8
been appointed a notary.
ihkm i'.ngiiH!i ureakfast Tea 20c or
3 lbs forwent Norton's.
D. W. Somplo of Kvening Telegram
visited Oregen City Thursday.
Rev. T. L. Jones, who has been very
low, is reported as improving.
Senator Rrownell and Representative
L 'Ren sjient Sunday at home.
Miss Mablo David of Newbcrg has
U-en visiting Miss Winnie Williams.
Six pound packages Soda or Salaratus
for 23c at Morton's grocery and bakery
Alliert Fuller arrive! Monday from
California to join his wife and children.
P. E. Cox, special clerk in the U. S.
land olliee, will soon leave for tho East
E. G. Farnsworth and Jake Rinear-
son left on Monday for Rowland, 15. 0.
Llmer Dixon and G. 0. Woods have
been laid up part of tho week by illness.
J. Prichard is very low with quick
consumption and is notexpectedto live.
License to wed issued on 10th to
Mary L. Pelky and John U. Stewart
Choice Raking Powders at 15 cents
per pound can, several kinds, at Norton's
Mrs. J. Gleason who has been quite
sick for several weeks is tlowly recover
ing.
Jake Charles of Dalles woolen mills
arrived Wednesday to visit friends in
this city.
W. A. and F. F. White received word
on last Friday of thedeath of theirsister
in tho East.
T. W. Clark of Bin Jon woolen mills
arrived Tuesday and is spending a few
days in town.
Joseph Kuorton.of tho Oregon City
Soap Works, made a business trip up the
valley lust week.
The three-year-old daughter of George
Marr gave a party to her little friends
on last Thursday.
Mr. and Mrs. E. Merosso gave a party
to a few of their friends at their home on
Monday evening.
Prof. Swiuiton will give a Valentine
piuty at Weinlmrd's hall on Saturday
evening, February 13th.
Geo. Case, who has been in San Fran
cisco for some time, came home Tuesday
to visit his parents here.
Tho impurities in the blood which
cause scrofulous eruntion are thoroughly
eradicated by Mood's Sarsiiparilla.,.
Married, 011 Sunday, by Rev. A. J.
Montgomery at Presbyterian parsonage,
Evan R. Williams and Clarabellq Ely.
Carl Grillith returned to Salem Satur
day. He has been spending some time
with his sister, Mrs. R. A. Miller, at
Gladstone.
There are 37 candidates at the
county school examination at court house
this week and one candidate for state life
diploma.
Tho notorious Mrs. Jennie Melcher,
formerly of this county, was this week
convicted of perjury in tho Multnomah
circuit court. v
There will be preaching at the M. E.
church next Sunday morning and eve
ning. Rev. E. F. Zimmerman will
occupy the pulpit.
Edwards Bros, have moved their
general merchandise store from Elyville
to the Ruck building near head of
Seventh street steps.
On Saturday W. S. Tull of Barlow as
signed to B. C. Curry for benefit of his
creditors. His liabilitcs are (1431.74
with no assets to speak of.
The salmon eggs shipped from Cali
fornia to Clackamas hatchery have
hatched and now Superintendent Hub
bard has over 3,000,000 young fry.
A novel party in the style of a geo
graphical social will be given by the
Ladies' Aid Society at the residence of
O. E. Albright on Friday evening.
Lawrence k Church have commenced
the excavation for E. L. Johnson's new
barbershop building on H. O. Stevens'
property next to T. F. Ryan's office.
II. J. Thorn has sold his abstract
bueine'B to Clackamas Abstract Co., J.
F. Clark, manager, and will shortly
leave for Montana, where his brother
resides.
Columbia H. A L Co. will give a dance
on February 22d, Washington's birthday.
Every citizen of the town should buy a
ticket to the dance and help the fire
boys along.
Burnieister & Andersen have received
a large new burglar proof safe and the
safe formerly used by them will take the
place of the one blown open by robbers
in the postoflke.
In the suit of Sarah Blackburn vs
S. P. R. It. O. in supreme court, the
former has been allowed till March 15th
to serve and file brief. This case was
appealed from the circuit court of this
county.
R. L. Holman has just received a
large stock of new wall paper from
factory direct and is now prepared to
furni.-h all the latest papers at very
reasonable prices. Xew location in old
I M. Evcburch building. j
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Tho class of "i)7 of tho high school was
organised last week. tieo.Swafford was
elected president, Miss Mabel Ilanne
gan secretary and Miss Annie Dunjio
treasurer. By an unanimous vote tho
members sehrte I white and blue as the
class colors.
The delinquct tax list for lH'.io has
been turned over t sheriff and will bo
re-advertised in a few days. About
113,000 remain uncollected. This is the
list that was advertised once at a cost of
aliout $ 12-iO and declared illegally done
by circuit court.
Richard IYtzokl. the leading meat
market man, lias just received a car
load of Eastern Oregon steers whic h 1
will convert into tender steaks for his
customers. He can be relied upon to
look out for good things for the cus
tomers of his two shops.
The Courier in under obligations for
an invitation to the marriage of Miss
Inez Naomi Marshall and Thos
Ryan, which takes place on Wednesda
evening, February 24th, at tho residence
of the bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs
A. J. Marshall, 303 Lincoln street
Portland.
The body of a in tie infant was found
under the iron works in Oregon City last
week and was turned over to Coroner
Godfrey. Ho summoned a jury and
adjourned for one week. The mother
of the child lives jiear Macksburg, ac
cording to reports, an 1 is a pjr ignorant
girl that is to be pitied.
Dr. J. H. Miller.dentist, has opened a
dental office in the office formorly occu
pied by Dr. John Welch. Dr. Mille
does all kinds of dentistry and has nr
rangements whereby lie can fill teeth at
night as in day. 0.11 :e on Seventh
street, near Sjutharii Paciflc depot
Prices to suit thd hard times.
George A. Grossmiller of Mink died of
lung fever last Thursday morning at the
residence of his son, Jacob, at that place
being 69 years of age. Thirteen years
ago the family came from Germany to
ibis country, Mrs. Grossmiller dying in
New York. Nine children are living in
different parts of the Willamette valley
Edison's most wonderful production
is his Vitascope, an instrument which
produces the actual movements of tho
body, as though the persons were actu
ally before the audience. The people of
Oregon City are to be given a, oppor
tunity of seeing this most wondorfu
invention at Shively's opera house on
next Monday evening, und an entertain
ment will be given which will pack the
house from stage to door. Accompany
ing the Vitascope is Prof. D. W. Prince
with illustrated views of Lieut
Schwatka's expedition to the North
Pole, a trip to the World's Fair and
Mexico. Seats to any part of the house
25 cents.
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taawtaiim isnmnw sj animiMi iMnmwssm i iimHunmim imnnsljtriii:
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STRINGS AND EXTRAS fUR
ALL INSTRUMENTS.
The bankrupt miIm of dry g imlH and
clothing is rapidly drawing in h i-.m
Immense bartrains Hre being flleri-ii,
Did jou see iIh-hh ladies' gloves at 1 Or
a pair and the r-bk veiling at 8: a yard?
These goods NieaM ' i 11 it goldd-d up
fast. It will lie to your interest, to talt
advantage of Ibis siiIh. id l -r 1ht
jIikt, tci t i;d kK le iioilh of the Oregon
City Bank.
Special Corporate fleeting W.S. & L. A.
A special corporate meeting of the
shareholders of the Willamette Savings
and Loan Association will be hel I at the
ollice of the Bank of Oregon City, Febru
ary 10th, 18'J", at 7:3 1 p. in., for the
purpose of nominating directors mid
auditors to be voted for at tho annual
oarporato meeting tu bo held on M irch
20th, 1897, also for the purpose of elect
ing two tellers to aj at sail annual cm.
porate meeting. By order of
E. G. Caukiei.d, Pres.
Attest : II. K. Jux'km, Sec.
Miss 0. Goldsmith is selling her stock
of winter millinery way below cost.mak
ing room for her immense stock of spring
goods.
Sewing Machines Cheap Want a
sewing machine? Gel a good out foi
$35.00 with fi vt-years giiitriiiiice ; $5 III)
down and $5.00 per month until paid.
See Bellomy it Busch about II.
flore rioney in Poultry
For amount invested and time devoted
to it than anything else the farmer
raises, it has become a ninxin, "Raise
poultry and raise the mortgage on your
farm.'' The "Poultry Keeper," Box
BB, Parkesburg, Pa., at liity cents a
year is the leading authority on poultry
raising, sample copy Iree.
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' Old People. '
Old people li rt-cpnre nifdiriiip to
regulate the Iiowpm mid kidm-vx will
find the true remedy in Electric BitP-n.
This meuiciiiH cI.im. not hM'miiIhi and
contains no whisky nor other int. .x ic.in r
vut acts as a l"iiic ami alterative. It
acts mildly on hiomihi-Ii mm b'els.
adding streniili and givimt t ine tu th"
orifans. thereby Hiding Nature in the
performance of Iho fiiiif.-liiin. EifLirie
Bitters is an pxctdlent w.ipwizer and aids
digestion- Old IVple find it just exactly
what they need. Price 'tOcHiidll per
bottle at Cbaruian & V t.'n Drug .Store.
Ail the elements that nature demands
to make the hair abundant and lieauli
ful, are supplied by Acer's Hair Vigor.
It keeps the scalp free from dandru!!,
prevents the hair from Incoming dry
and harsh, and causes it to be rich.
flexible, and glossy.
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BURMEISTER UNURESEN.
Mall order, for atriiix will receive
prompt allcullnu.
MANDOLINS,
CUITARS,
BANJOS,
VIOLINS,
AUTOHAEPS,
ACCORDIONS
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Valentines !
Valentines I
COMIC AND SENTIMENTAL...
As I brenlho my mossnxe tohck-rly
To the tlowors they .ecm to lee I II,
O happy llnwers O Imt'pk'r I
If to you llity but reveal II.
"The Bazaar!"
L. A. Patterson & Co.,
Sth nod Main Mtreeta.
C. N. GREENMAN,
IHS riONXtR
Express
and
(Established 1805)
Prnymah
r
Parceli delivered to all parti of the city.
C. H. ISOM,
Civil Engineer L Deputy County Surveyor
Will be at Court House on each Saturday
uu ou reitiMHr session oars or
County court.
JOSEPH RICE,
ATTORNEY AT LAW,
Office In Oiogon city Bank Block.
OK BOOH CITY. .... I.BROON.
Bank of Oregon City.
OI.DKST BANKING IMUSK IN Till CITY
I'ii Id Up Capital, f. 10,000.
Surplus,- $20,850.
President.
Vice President.
'ashler.
Manager, .
Thohas ('harm AH
Oko. A. IlAKniMfl
K. O. Cahhiu.d
Charlks II.Caiikikld
Theyj
Play
Hard
And wear out lots of
shoes, tlione youiigHteriJ
of ours, and make the
shoe bill )retty large for
a limited rnirt ;not nearly
bo large if you take ad
vantage of the uIoho iriues
we are giving you on all
sizes of Hoys', (Jirls and
Little Children's SHOES.
KRAUSSE BROS
Buruielstcr A
Next Door to
Audresem.
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Oxo. C. Baowmu. J. U. Campbili
BROWNELL & CAMPBELL, .
ATTORNEYS AT LAW.
Caudeld BulldltiR '' Oregon City ,Orr
THbS. F. RYAN,
Notary Public and Real Estate Broker '
Lkadino Insurance Aiikkcy nr Clackama
County,
Monev to Loan. Abstract of Title Marin.
Drawing of Legal I)hiiiiii'iiIb a Spui'ialtt
Ollice on east side or Hum street
Between 6lh aud 7lli.
OREGON CITY,
OREGON.
K General Hunting Business Transacted
Deposit Kecelved Subject in Cheek.
Approved Bills hiuI Notes Discounted.
County and City Wrrmu bought.
Loans Mrnleou Available Security
KKclianire Bought and -Md.
Collections Made Promptly,
Draft Sold Available in Anv Part al th.
nri'i.
Telegraphic Kxchange Hold on Portland, Sao
Francisco, Chicago and New York,
Interest Paid ou Time Deposit
CITY VIKJV
..NURSERY...
Apples, Pears. Cherries. I'lunis and Prunei,
Hillinn ami f,ilii, 'vrM'tarloei, Almonds
ami Penal) Trees.
Flrsr-Cliss In Kvery llcspect.
holcsale and llel.ill. I t nnV 'R,..
rile for rrices. j. J. fl. LUA. NOD.
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Noblitt Livery and Sale Stable
OREGON CITY. OKKGON,
n the Street between the Bridge and tht
Depot.
Double and slititle rigs and saddle hones '
ways on hand at the lowest rates, and a corral
slso connected wan the tisrn lor loose stock.
Any Information rea-ardlnir anv kind of itonk
prompt It attended to by letter or person.
HURNEN IIOUmiT OK NOLI)
AMBRINUS
COLD
STORAGE.
Is the place to buy your
WINES and LIQUORS.
It's the place where you
bqy at reasonable rates,
and you can rely on what
.1 w
you Dtiy. wines irom 75c
per gallon to $1.60. I-aniily
entrance on Sixth street
Call and be convinced
Yours Truly,
N. F. ZIMMERMAN, Mgr.
C. D. & D. C. LATODRETTE
Attorneys at Law,
Commercial, Real Estate ti,
Probate Law Specialties.
OFFICE: Commercial
ORE60N CITY,
Bank Bulldla
OREGON.
E. F. ORIGGS.
ATTORNEY at LAW
Ollke
OREGON CITY.
Two Doom South of Courthoun
J. W. WELCH,
WII.LAJIKTTE BLOCK,
Oppusiti P. O., Oiikoom City, Oiii,
The Commercial Ban!
OF OREGON CITY.
CAPITAL f 100,000.
Transacts a General Banking Builne.
Loans made. Bills discounted. Makes
lections. Hnys and sells exchange on all poll
lu the United Htates and Kurope and on Hot ,
Kong. Deposits received sullied to check.
Bank open from 9 A.M. to 4 P, M.
D.C.LATtltTRETTE, F. K. DONALDHO
President. Caabh
H. STRAIGHT,
PEA 1.3 It IN
I'llflXK 30.
SIXTH AND MAIN iTitEi;rs.
Children Cry for
Pitcher's Cnstoria.
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GEO. A. HARDING,
DKAI.fR IX
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DRUGS
Standard Pat. Madlci nes.
Fnlntfi, Oil uri'l Wfri'low dn,
PrefCriptionm ArcttrfiUtg tj wtpvundetf
frAKIMSfl'ff IllJCtf.
GROCERIES AND PROVISIONS
Mill Feed, Lime, Cement
and Land Plaster.
BOLTON DAIRY
CHAS. CATTA. Proprietor
Oregon City, Oregon
Pure Milk and Full Measui
given ; delivered to any
' part of the city.
Try Holtmi iiitlrjr nil be Con vliinsd
JAMES MURROW,
Decorating
Paper Hanging,
Artistic House Painting
And Kalsominjr.
Leave O-rlcrs at Eljr Pros., on Keventh Strex '
Oregon ' it jr, Oregon .
Wanted-in Idea S
Who mo thlr '
tomi ilmp
thlDsT to It1I
Pmtet Tonr Mmn; thrr rrf trio 70a wli
Wrlt JOHN H fcJjDKHlil'k.H A CO., Haunt Att.
Bert. Wanhlnfflon, It. C, f. r thlr !. tim ofl-.
mad llflt. 1st iNw tiunurtxl luvcaiwut wauus1.