Spring Arrivals! NEW DRESS GOODS MEW SILKS aar New Sliitt Waists and Separate Sliirts... ...Ia Black and Colors, Chscks and Squares We have the most complete' lines of Spring Novelties ever shown in the Northwest. We arc the center of attraction on Dress Goods and fine Dress Material. No dry goods in the city can offer you better inducements or give, you better value for your money. 147 pieces of 3S inch English Cheviot, handsome effects and colorings good value at 40c a yard placed on sale at 25c a yard. 79 pieces of 42-inch All Wool Block Checks, in black and white, brown and white and blue and white all the rage for scperate skirts 50c value, placed on sale at 37c a yard. .97 pieces of 3S-inch Silk and Wool Novelty 1'rench Suitings 75c values cn sale at 50c a yard. See our great lines ff black and Colored French Dress Goods McAllen h McDonnell's Corner Third and Morrison 1'OR'ILAND, OK. Andiiickkn-Uk.uiam. Tlio most lril liant wivldiii!! of tlio stviMoii occurred on Wednesday evening when Miss Winnie Grnlium, daughter of dipt, and Mrs. J. M. (iridium, and Win. Andrencn, tlia jeweler, were united in marriage. The ceremony was performed ly Hev. M. L. Itugg of the r.aptist church and Mr. Olias. Miller of this city acted as grooms man unit Miss Ana Bird of Portland us bridesmaid. The nuptuals took place at the recently erected mil finely furnished homa of the couple onJefforson Btreet, between Seventh and Eighth street and opposite the public square. The interior decorations of the house were fine and the sumptions wedding dinner elicited much approbation. Many valuable presents were bestowed upon the collide.- The following relatives and intimate friends wero present: Capt. and Mrs. J. M. Graham, Cnpt. and Mrs. A. W. Graham, Oapt. and .Mrs. J. N. Graham, Oapt. A. 13. Graham. Miss Winnie Williams, Mary Mclntyre, Miss Alice Glnsspool, Mrs. Cora Lewth wale, Miss Gnl fleet, Mrs. E. M. Uurnieisier, Mrs. E. Fuehs, Mr. and Mrs. George Kuchs, Onus. Miller, Mr. H.A.EJicks, Mr. and Mm. I.D. Morrow, Miwi Ana Baird. - Fins views Sunset. F. E. and excellent Donaldson. water In S. S. CoxvBSTtoN. The seventh annual Sunday-school convention of Clackamas county closed last Thursday evening after n meeting of a day and a half at the M. E. church. Several more schools reported this year than last, and there was also a larger general atten dance. The following ollicers were elected for the ensuing year: II. S. Strange, of Oregon Oity, president; G. M. Bestow, of Oregon City, vice-president; Mrs. V. 1". Clarke, of Clackamas, secretary, and Edward Maple, of Oregon City, treasurer. The treasurer's report showed that $19 had been received and disbursed during the year, and there is II balance of still due the state as sociation on a pledge. The meeting next year will be held at Clackamas station. New Maim ox Skvestii. The new pipe has been received from Oswego, and work will soon begin at putting down 101)0 feet of six-inch wntcr main to replace the four-inch main heretofore connect ing the city water works reservoir at Ely with the down town service. The four-inch main was laid some years ago, before it was determined to locate the reservoir at Ely, and is not largo enough t) supply the city from the reservoir in case of an accident disabling the pump.-. The four-inch pipe taken up will be used in making various extentions of the water service during the summer. Steamship tickets and anti-seasick tablets. F. E. Donaldson, aaent. School Election Voting. F. W. Man ning appealed from the decision of Superintendent Starkweather, rendered March 31, in the matter of the contest of the election in school district No. 101, near Clarkes postollice, and Saturday the decision of State Superintendent Irwin was received, confirming in all respects the ruling of the comity supe: intendent. The point at issue was as to the legality of the election of a director by viva voce vote at the annual school meeting. Mr. Manning on Tuesday flkd no; ice of contest and appeal. Installment Sunset lot. plan, easy payments F. E. Donaldson. on Improvements. A.Muhlstin has erect e I a $300 barn on his residence at Wil lamette Falls, Win. Reams did the work. W If. Howell and II. A. Straight are building new sidewalks in front of their property on Jefferson street. It. Sillier has moved his barn and raised his house. Carl Iloutz and Mr. Mesick have moved their houses. R. Koerner is building a new porch on his house. The 25-foot alley in block 108 is being opened and a sidewalk laid. M. J. McDonough is building a new house on Center street. Reliable fire insurance, son, agent. F. E. Donald- ' SpbcialMeetinoofCouncil. Aspecial meeting of the city council was held on Saturday evening to dispose of the pro position of L. L. Porter and W.W. Thayer, attorneys in E. S. R. R. case. The lawyers agreed to withdraw for $250, and the council deeming it reason able accepted and ordered finance com mittee to close up contract. A bicycle ordinance was ordered published (see another column). The fjnancecommittee was instructed to look after county road tax case. They also submitted contract for rock crusher with labor exchange and same was satisfactory. Sunset lots are cl038 tj the mills and stores. F. E. Donaldson. Birthday Party. A delightful birth day party was given at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. L. 0. Caples in honor of their daughter, Nina, last Monday evening. Gaines and music followed by a bountiful supply of refreshments formed a part of the evening's program. The young people had a most enjoyable time. Those present were: George Heath, Charley Chase, Eli Dehon, Chester Roake, Thomas Myers, Charley Balicock, Harry Muir, Kate Mark, Blanche Bain, Maude Wainer, Nina Caples, Ivy Roake, Mamie Adams, Orpha Cospcr, Lillian Dehon, Echo Sampsom, Miss Adams, Mr. and Mrs. L. C. Caples. When the scalp is atrophied, or shiny bild.no preparation will restore the hair ; in all other cases. Hall's Hair Kenewer will start a grewth. Our Fs and Other Eyes Our I's are just as strong as they were fifty years ago, when we have cause to use them. But we have less and less cause to praise ourselves, since others do the praising, and we are more than willing for you to see us through other eyes. This is how we look to S. F. Boyce, whole sale and retail druggist, Duluth, Minn, who after a quarter of a century of observation, writes: " I have sold AVer's Sarsaparilla for more than 2$ years, both at wholesale and retail, and have never heard any thing but words of praise from my customers ; not a single complaint has ever reached me. I believe AVer's Sar saparilla to be the best blood purifier that has been intro duced to the general public" This, from a man who has sold thousands of dozens of Ayers Sarsaparilla, is strong testimony. But it only echoes popular sentiment the world over, which has M Nothinj but words of praise for Ayer's Sarsaparilla." An ioabt abort h? Send for fhm It kills doubts and ear AUrass: J. C. Kfa Co-, Umtil, Utm. LOCAL NEWS ITEMS. John Ba'dorf will soon leave for Baker City I.Albright, of Mulino, a.:ed (17 years, died Monday. T. S. Lawrence, the carpenter, is in Rossland, II. C. In Eugene bicycles fi lers are required to obtain a license. Latest styles in sailor and walking bats at Miss Goldsmith's. Don't forget thi' gran I riinvrt at Shively's on May 4th. J. S. I'urdom and wife of (iranU Iu8 were in town this week. C. B. Moores of Salem is candidate for the Oregon City land oilU e plum. S. W. Ilardesly and daughter of Silverton wero in the city this week. Ilarnian Green returned to Salem Monday lifter a visit to relatives hero. Born, on L'l'th inst, to the wife of Capt. A. 1!. Graham of Portland, a 12-pound boy. , Miiss Florence Morey and Mi- Mattie Draper will sing a duet at Shiveiy's on May 4th. Hon. F. A. Falkenburg, k'a l consul of Woodmen will be in Oregon CI y on May llih. An increase of pension w:is granted Martin Van Iiurcn DonW of Damascus last week. Mrs. I. Selling, S. Helling .nd Miss Sibyl Li ppit returned Tuesday from their trip to California. Mr. Van Mere Sr and E. J. Grubb ar.d families h ive removed to Independence, their former home. Sam Godfrey will leave May 1st for Ilollister, Cala., where ho has a good position at $''.50 per day. Mrs. James Robinson and children arrived from California on Saturday and are visiting (elatives here. Two of the finest wedding cakes we have ever seen were displayed in lfortou's bakery this week. A five-room house for rent at $0.50. Inquire on premises, corner Ninth and Jefferson streets, or at Couhigh olhce. Lost, between Parkplaee and Oregon City, a cape. Finder will be rewarded by leaving same at Parkplaee grocery. D'. Card, Thos. F.Ryan, J. II. Walker and L. L. Porter attended the Masonic banquet in Portland last Thursday evening. Mrs. Eccles and daughter of Idaho, who have bee:: visiting at residence of E. P. Rands, returned to her home on Saturday. License to we I granted on 19 h to Mary M. Fry and Josepe U. Seely, on 21st to Winnie Graham and Win. Andresen. 1 he sixth annual conference of Oregon Young Peoples Alliance of the Evan gelical church has been in session at Can by this week. Helen Estell, the 4 -year-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. G rant O. Bacon, died on Sunday of tousilitis mid membraneous croup. A private funeral was held on Monday. The building owned by A. AY, Schwan near depot was sold on Monday by Con stable MuOown for $110 to Dr. John Welch of Portland, who held chattle uio;tgageon property. The woolen mills are, adding new machinery to their already complete plant. The mills nro now working a night shift in some departments to enable it to fill its numerous orders. Edward A., aged 7 years, 7 months and 18 days, son of August and Louise Zimmerman, died on Mondoy, April 19th. Funeral services wero held at German Evangelical church on Wednes day, Rev. J. Enrich olliciating. Geo. Reddaway will shortly close out his stock of paints and oils on the hill and open a confectionery store in Mrs. Priers' old stand on Main street. He is selling pure linseed oil for 42 cents per gallon. Instead of the regular services fat M. E. church next Sunday evening the choir will give a sacred concert and a good program will be rendered. The proceeds of the collection will be used for buying new music. O. B. Williams et al. of Needy filed a contract last Thursday agreeing to sell to Horst & Lachmund Co. next October, 6000 pounds of hops at 9 cents a pound. Three hundred dollars are to be paid by picking time, and balance on delivery of the crop at Woodburn. By a contract filed with county clerk, C. W. and II. I. Bryant of Tualatin agree to sell to Paul Weidner of Detroit, Mich., 15,000 pounds of hops nextOctolier at 7 cents u pound. Six hundred dollars is to be advanced by picking-time, and the balance is to be paid on delivery of the crop. At the annual meeting of St. Paul's Episcopal church Monday evening II. L. Kelly was chosen senior warden, and John llumphrys junior wurden, and George A. Harding, V. It. Stafford, II. M. Tcmplcton, Charles Parker and Her man K. J. Hies wero elected vestrymen. Ihu vestry organized by chosiug Mr. Tcmplcton secretary and Mr. Harding treasurer. The guild elected Mm. ILL. Kelly president, .Mrs.Fannie L.Cochrane secretary, and Mrs.T. V. Fonts treasurer. Tho the case of J. F. Clarke vs. G. W. Ilancgan, involving the right of the nul l as between bicyclists and teamsters, was tried before JuslieeSchuebolWednosday , and the defendant,' who was represented by Senator Brownell, demanded a jury trial. Constable McCown found some dilliculty in getting six unbiased men into court to act as jurors. Each side had three witnesses. The jury returned 11 verdict for defendant after hearing testimony ind reviewing sceno of accident. LOCAL SUMMARY. LLLJJ l 1 I I I I l l I "WASHBURN cMANrfrie"9' STRINGS AND EXTRAS FOR ALL INSTRUMENTS. bmeistTrTanoresen. Mull onlcri. fur mrniK will receive prutiiiit aiii'iillnii. . MANDOLINS, GUITARS, BANJOS, VIOLINS, ADTOHABPS, ACC0RDIANS I I I 1 I I 1 1 I I I I I I I BloomiiKj Plants ! Blooming Plants! 1 We wish to announce that we will place on sale tne FINICST LINK of PLANTS at the LOWKST PRICKS ever offered h Oregon C'ty: CHRMATI0MS, larga plants In bloom, 12 varieties 20o each. GERANIUMS, " " " ' R iss, twn yar rid bushP3 25o each. CHSYSHNrHEM'JMS, wa have a larne assortment of Chrysan thflmutm. all prU .?'n)irs, inolusbiy EUGENE DAILLtOOUZF, fiPO. -W. CHILOS, MAYFLOWER, MRS E. G. KILL, PHILA DELPHIA, and 25 others, lOo eanh, 75o per dozen. A larflB variety of othar plaits. Cut flowtrs in season. Vcfltdanla Plants 'Jahbaji, Tomatoas, Poppers, Etc. Greenhouss at UladstoiiB. Visitors welcome J j Kox 23S, Orejrin t'ily, Or. WILKINSON' I! It OS. J The very latest styles in veils at Miss Goldsmith's. Lending insurance agency, F. E. Don aldson, agent. Justice court blanks 15 cents per dozen at Commit ollice. I'.ny now in Sunset before tho rise. F. E. Donaldsdn, agent. tiood English Breakfast Tea 20c pr 3 lbs for 50c at Ilorton's. Prescriptions carefully compounded (t. A. Harding's driif store.' Oregon City Auction House will sell you bedroom sets from $(1 up. We have seven hundred and fifty bolts of ribbons at the Racket Store. Choice Baking Fowders at 15 cents per pound can, several kinds, at Ilorton's . Oregon Oity Auction House will sell you a good cook stove for $4 and upward. Ladies, come and see our wrappers, 8De to f 1.13 each. The Racket Store. For the best shave or hair cut to be had go to P.O. Shark's shop. Shaving 10 cents, Oregon City Auction House will sell good chairs from 2Hc and up. Call and1 see them. ' ! All widths of ribbon, from baby rib bon le a yard to No. 40, 30c a yard, at the Racket Store. Ladies, do you like a cup of good tea? If so send to Murr & Andrews .'or your teas in the future. County and city warrants, gold, silver, produce, wood, etc., taken at par for all accounts by the Oouhikk. Our low priced trimmed hats bring us lots ot customers. Try 'em and sec. At Mrs. Sladen's Millinery Parlor. The Franklin bicycle corduroy nnd the double knee hose nre the best wear ing for 15, 20 and 25c. The Racket Store. For your sinngs and 'extras for all musical instruments go to liurineister & Andresen's, who keep a full supply. The three-year-old half Holstein and half Shorthorn bull of W. W. Stovall will make iho season of 189 at tho . Seventh Street Stable. That delicious flavcr which you relish so much in coffeo served at tho best cafes, can be secured at home by using Marr & Andrews' best. . Before furnishing your house call at Young's second-hand store and ho will fit you out for less than one-quarter of what new goods would cost. Those remnants of last years' wall paper that Holman has been selling for 5c a double row are about all gone, but he has a larger new lot that he is selling very low. L. L. Pickens, dentist, does all kinds of dental work. Hold crowns, porcelain crowns and bridge work a specialty. Office in Barclay building, corner Main and Seventh streets. Forty acres of land half mile from Highland postofHce for sale at $10 per acre. All under fence and 15 acres slashed. For particulars address box 430, Oregon City, or call at Courier office. , It is not often that our merchants sell goods to people living in Portland, but that ia just what our wall paper man in the old Methodist church does you know him Holman. Thev sav his I stock and price are all right. 160 ACRES... For Sitle or Trada far City Property or B.islness. 1 50 acres level; 8 cleared; 25 fenced, 28 miles from Portland, 25 " east of Oregon City, 8 " from Eagle Creek, , 7' " from Sandy, 1 " from postoffice, 1 On county road, $12.50 per acre, Well settled neighborhood, Good stock range. til. LEVARI), Oregon City, Clackumis Co., Oreg. Til OS. F. RYAN, Notary Public and Real Estate Broker L.KAU1NO IXSl'KANCS AclF.NCY County. or Clackaiu Money to Umn. Alislructs of Title Miule. Priiwiiiii ol 1.1'joil lioouiiiei.ts a Specialty OIIU'O on eiiKt hIiIo or M11I11 utret'l Uclwfen tllli and 7lli. OK KG ON CITY, - OREGON. C. H. ISOM, Civil Engineer & Deputy County Surveyor Will bo m Court Home on eac-h Saturday and 011 regular m-hkIoii (lavs uf County Court. The Commercial Bank OF OREGON CITY. CAPITAL f 100,000. Transacts a General Banking Business Loans made. Bills discounted. Make" no lection". Buya and sells exchange on all points in me unnen siaiea ana nnroiie ana on llong nong. uupoHua reueiveu suoiecuocnecE. Banltonon from 9 A.M. to 4 P. H. D.O.LAT HJRRTTE, P. K. DONALDSON President. Cashier C. D. & D. C. LAT0URETTE Attorneys at Law, Commercial, Real lislate ai.o Probate Law Specialties, OFFICE: Commercial OREGON CITY. Bank Bjlldln OREGON. J. W. WELCH, DB2STTIST, WILLAMKTTB BLOCK, . OlTOHTl P. O., OllROOK CITY, OH. JOSEl'II RICE, ATTORNEY AT LAW, OITlce lu Oiegon City Bank Blnrk. Okkuor City, bkoon. Geo. C. BbowNKLL. J. U. Campbell BROWNELL & CAMPBELL, ATTORNEYS AT I.AW. Cauflcld Building Oregon City .Ore Spring Millinery Mrs. A. M. HAWES of 131 Fifth St., between Washington and Alder, Portland, has the : : LATEST STYLES . IN TRIMMED HATS,- From $1.00 up. Large Assortment. Hats made and trimmed to order. Call and see her dis play when in Portland. o Cut Prices! Comparison. Cut Profits! The old, careless habit of buying without asking the price and paying the bills without looking at them no longer prevails and men hunt bargains, like women, and we have cut the prices on numerous Patent Medicines, Drugs, Faints and Oils, thus saving the people of Clackamas county 20 to 60 per cent Here are a few of the cut prices : 1 Regular Price HOOD'S SARSAPARILLA $1 00 AYER'S SARSAPARILLA 1 00 SCOTT'S EMULSION 1 00 PIERCE'S FAVORITE PRESCRIPTION 1 00 PIERCE'S GOLDEN MEDICAL DISCOVERY 1 00 CHAMBERLAIN'S COUGH CURE 1 00 CASTORIA 35 Cut Rate Price $0.67 65 67 67 67 75 25 Our Cut Price $a64 64 66 66 66 70 24 We Make the Price You Make the Profit.. CHARMAN & CO.,ii2ii2: -Cut Price Druggists