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GREAT SPECIAL SALE FOR JUNE. Spring Dress Goods... 1300 yds. of 40:in. All Wool Fancy Suiting, 50c quality, placed on sale for this month at 25c a yard. 1640 yds. of ,c-in. All Wool Novelty Suiting, 65c quality, for $2.47 Suit of 7 yds. 2730 yds. of 38-in. All Wool Bicycle Cloth, 40c quality, on sale for this month at 25c a yd. 1500 yds. of 40-in. Silk and Wool Suiting, 50 and 65c quality, closing this month ' for 38c yd. . The Greatest Bargain on earth. Read This and Reflect! 47 French Pattern Suits, made from the finest French Combed Wool, light and medium colors, $12.50, $ 1 5.00 and $17.50 Suits on sale this month. Your choice of pattern con taining 7 and 8 yds. for $4.95. This is not a third of the regular price. Ladies, now is your time to purchase a handsome garment at a sacrifice. Wash Goods, Lawns and Dimities. Separate Skirts, Capes and Shirt Waists. Mcaiaen & McDonnell, dir. M & Morrison, o PORTLAND, OK. Pahk Place Commbnckmknt. The yradiiHting exercises of the Paikplace school were held at Chautauqua auditorium at Gladstone Park on Friday evening. A large audience was present. The graduati B and their topics were ks J follows: Percy A. Cross, "i rue Poli tical Greatness"; Jesse W. Faubinn, "Our Country j Its Place In History"; Nora E. Elliott. "The Importance of Little Things"; Joseph G. Garrow, I "Birthright of Americans" ; Myrtie Mae C ross, "On the Shores of an Unknown Sea"; Thea Mattie Telefson, "Beauty, in Nature" ; William A. Williams, "The Man of One Idea"; Mabel Dollie Cross, "Onlv the Darkness Brinirs Out the Stars" : Wilbert W. Garrow, valedictory. 1 Col. R. A. Miller gave a short address to the class", and Capt. J. T. Apperson presented the diplomas. The class motto is. "Not how much, but how well." SaturdHy evening the alumni had a most enjoyable reception at the home of Pro. J. V. Grav who has been principal for the lant five years. Sunset lots are close to the mills and stores. F. E. Donaldson. GRAND CELEBRATION. Monday, July 5th, 1897, At Gladstone Park, Oregon City. Teachers Elected A meeting of the city school board was held on Mon day evening and the following-named teachers were elected for the ensuing school year, the salaries being $40 a month each, the same as Inst year, except as otherwise noted: City superintendent and principal of Bar clay school, L. W. McAdam. $1244 for the year; assistant vacant, $75 a month; principal of Eastham school, Mrs. L. W. McAdam, $75 ; grade teach ers, Misses Gertrude Finley, $42 50; Gertrude Nefzger, Laura Beatie, Hattie Cochrane, May Kelly, $45 ; Erma Law rence, Ora Spangler, Helena Barch, Mollie Hankins, $45; Mrs. D. H. Glass, Miss Addie Clark. All the former teachers who applied were elected. The old janitors were reemployed, N. N. Robbins at thi Barclay and A E. Donaldson at the Eastham. Installment plan, easy payments on Sunset lots. F. E. Donaldson. Excubsios T) Cascaob L"cks. There will be a dolightful excursion to the Cascade Locks, under auspices of the Congregational church, July 3d. 1807, on the beautiful "fl uvest Queen." This steamer will start from Oregon City lit 7:30 a rn. and return about 8:30 p. m. It will land at Portland and Multnomah Falls, going and coming, and positively remain at the locks one hur to give op portunity for all toexamine this wonder ful feat of modern engineering skill. This trip has never been made before from Oregon City and is equal to a day on the Rhine or Hudson. Go around the wide world and you cannot surpass this for a hoi iday's outing. Don't miss this rare opportunity. Lunch may be taken or secured frtm the ladies of the church who will serve lunch, ice cream, etc , on t'i b 'it. Tue exca 'dingiy low price of 75 r..U for the round trip is made. Children under 12. 40 cents. Tickets on sale on or after June 21st at Hiatley's. 3iyeirlya tha ntinber is limited. President of the day Judtje iVm. Gal loway. Grand Marshals H. E. Cross, E. E. Martin, B. S. Belloiny. Orator Rev. V. K. Bi-ang, D. D., of Portland, one of the most brilliant orators of the west. Reader Mrs. Col. R. A. Miller, who is one of our most accomplished readers, will read the Declaration of Independence. Music Mrs. Stiickler , Musical Director of the Y. M. C. A., one of the best vocal teachers on the coast will have charge of the inuoic. Afire Br iss Band of thirteen pieces will also be In attendance during after noon and evening. IHt"GHAM OK THE DAY. 11A.M. Oration, Reading tie Declaration, and Muaic at the Aud -tori u 111. 2 P. M. Basket hall tame, One mile bicycle raiv, Five mile relay hicve'e race, Ila'f mile foot race, Iiaso ball game, Tug of was between Woodmen and Workmen. 5 P. M Bi lloon asceimion and daring Parachute jump by Prof, llogal, the celebrated aeronaut. 8 P. M . Auditorium short speeches. musical . treat consisting of solos, quartets and choruses, and fine athletic exhib tion by the Athenium club and also by the East Portland and Oregon City Y. M. C. A teams. Grand Finale Prof. George Hughe , Pyrotichnist oi Portland, will give a brilliant display of new and beautiful fireworks, lasting itn hou . R frenhments and meals will be fun ished by the Ladieo' Auxiliary o( the Y. M. C. A. at reasonable rates. A nominal admission fee of ten cents for all over ten years of age will t. charged for the benefit of the Y. M- C. A. of Oregon City. Everybody invited to come and spend the day at this beautiful park and a survd a royal good time. Ride a Waverley and keep in front. Get your frnit jars at Harris' grocery. If you want to save money buy your hats at Miss Goldsmith's. The finest gunpowder tea at 25c a lb in the city at Harris' grocery. Six pound packages Soda or Salaratus for 25c at Horton's grocery and bakery With a litt'e cost one's rooms can be made as good and bright as new. Call at Holman's and see styles and pattern all up-to-date 181)7 goods. Seventh street, near bridge. Red circus paint and nickel trimming will cover a cheap frame, but it will not prevent that "tin rattle" so common with some bicycles. The Waverly is the smoothest ruuning wheel in the market. Inspect them at Charman's drug store and get a catalogue. Re member we have cut the price. LOCAL NEWS ITEMS. II. J. Carrico returned Monday from Eugene University. (has. Humphry left Monday for a visit to Sun Francisco. Levi Johnson has returned from his trip to Eastern Orejon. The Spiritualists camptneeting at New Era begins on July 10th. A Free Methodist campmeeting will be held ut Elyville in Au.'iist. Miss Fannie Howell left Monday for Los Ar.gelvs, Cul., to spend the summer. Ly 111 11 n Andrews attended the gradu ation exeiuises at Corvallj cilhge la ft week. , A fine musical program by l cal talf nt will be rendered on excursion b.iat July 3d. Miss Hultie Brity, sii-ter of Mrs. J. K Hedges, arrived Saturday to spend tin summer, Mrs. A. S. Bead of Los Aiieleri I""' week visited her brothers, O il. It. A. and W. L. Miller. Mrs. Luther M iore and children lull Moiidny (or Bruwiihviile, where tiny ill spend the summer. Miss Nun CoihiHti is assisting in the postollire during, the al'senco of Miss Lou (Joel i ran in California, W. II. Johnson of Silverton, formerly of this city, was here tin J we.ek visiting his brother, K. L. Johnson. Mrs. J. B. Robinson leit Tuesday for her home in SHcieineii'o, accompanied by her sister, Miss Lou Cochran. The Congregational boat excursion on July 3d will positively reach theCascadd Locks as the water is much lower this year.. E. Cliarinan and family returned Monday from a trip to Seaview, Long Beach, Wash., where he' has a fine collage. Mrs. Mary E. Watson, aged 49 years, died on Friday. She leaves a husband, one son and three daughters and was a pioneer. Co. F will leave Monday m iming for Camp Jackson at Hood River, where the annual encampment of the O. N. G. will be held. Mrs. McKee left Monday for her home in San Francisco. She has been visiting her daughter, Mrs. N. R. Lang, for some time. Dan Lynns has the contract to widen the tail race to the woolen mills. I lia wbeelpit will be . enlarged and a larger w heel installed. Miss Ana Buiid of Portland. Miss JctiLtu Nixon and Miss Clara Condon of Pacitiu Grove, Cal., visited Mrs. A. S. Dresser last week. The upper Clackamas salmon hatch ery (t ill be operated by Uncle San and. Supt. W. F. Hubbard of Clackamas hatcheiy will have charge, Charles Golloway, son of Hon. Wm. Galloway, is making a lour of the valley on fool. When he reaches Oregon City he will have walked 300 miles. Mr. and Mrs. John Gleasou left on the steamer Monday evening for San Francisco, where they will visit their many friends for a few weeks. You can't celebrate the Fourth with out a new hat. To enable everybody to anticipate, 1 will greatly reduce the price of hats and bonnets from now on. Come while we are well stocked and get your choice. Mrs. olade. 'a Millinery Parlor. Mint Holfoinl) of South Bend, Wash , Is Tilling Miss Laura Pope. Pr. D. G. Williams conducted his firs l service at the Episcoptl church on Sun day, He Is occupying the residence ol Mrs. Barreth, next to H. L. Kelly's. The regular monthly meeting of the Labor Exchange will be held at Justice Schtiebel's ollice on Saturday evening All membeisareexpected to te present. George Githens, aged (11) yeum, dieu at his home at Etgle Creek on Haturda of apoplexy. He left a widow aim several children in comfortable circum stances. Liceiism to wed imum) on IStli te fnriili A. Heglevand Henry A. Mewsell, on lUtli to Amelia Moeluike ami Cliarh 8 Sliuikloy, on I!)th to Minnie Ackerui'in and Jus. W. Shaw. On Saturday the 12 year old daughter of II. Hart fell from t te railrottd bri -tjje across Clacka'ius river, a distance of 3l (eet. Tlif force of the (all wh broken by an nu.brel a wli'ch she em rl -J. A line p my i it ii i iiih has been prepared for the Kpworih League social t.) le given in the M. I',, church Friday even hiL', June 2')ih. Refreshment wdl be served at the close. Adinissi in 5c. Irying Manin, pretidunt and manager of Stockton Duly Record, and M. Alex ander of same papur are visiting the family of John Lewthwaiieon the west side. They will leave Saturday for their home. Miss Minnie Ackerman of this city and Jamei W. Shaw of Dallas were married in Portland on Saturday. On Tuesday they left for San Francisco, where they will reside in the future. MvsdamesS M. McC iwn. T. A. Mc Bride, Wm. Galloway, G. A. Harding and Slmdle and Messrs. M. L, Mi ore, C. H. Horn, J. M Taylor ai d J. P i at. r represented Oregon. City at G. A. R. state encampment at Independence latt wtok. Mrs. MeCjwn was electa I stale counselor. Died, at the residence of his parents, 607 Hoyt St., Portland, Oregon, from cerebral abcess, Morton H., agd Dli years, 4 months and 7 days, eldest son of L. T. and Josie N. Barin. Funeral took place from the residence and the remains were brought t Oregon City for interment Wednesday afternoon. He has suffered for years from a fall which caused hip disease, which term inated in his death . Get your paint and oils at Harris' grocery and save money. Inspect those ailjmtaoW window screens at Bollmny & Onsen's. They are certain'. v the riu'ic thinf, . Laces and ribbons, all prices, at the Racket Store. . Parties wishing to go to any part of the coast by team will do well to consult Frank Durham of Oregon City, who is prepared to take you there and back at aiy time at a very reasonable price. If you want a nice steak, roast or boil call at Albright's shop and get some of his cold-storage meat which is acknow edged by all to be superior to the meats commonly sold at butchers' Bhops. He also keeps on hand a full stock of lard, hams, bacon, etc., made by himself and warranted purest and wholesome. Re member the old established shop on Main street. Come and see pur nice shirt waists at the Racket Store. I I I I 1 I I I I I WASHBURiy . LLLL STRINGS AND EXTRAS K ALL INSTRUMENTS. MINDOLINS, GUITARS, BANJOS, VIOLINS, BURMEISTE R & ANDRESEN. AUTOHAEPS, ACCORDIANS-- SlulloriU'm for tiring will receive prompt hUciiiIoii. I I I I I I I I I I I I I n SUMMER OF PIANOS... v i , IIP dl The Ins and Outs of It. If you g5t ber.t weir out of a coat, bcit work tnust li3V2 gone into it. You can't rjet L'00 bread 0l t o poor flour. Moral: You can't pt the best out f anything, unless t!i2 best i j h i: ; end t'13 best his U be put in before it an be ta'.icn cut. Now, we have a rule to test those sr.rsaparil'.ai v.-:.a a Li r "best" on thi bottle. "Tell us what's put ii yxi r.:-.l we'll decide for ourselves tbot:t thi best." That's .'.:. But these modest sarsaparillas s-y: "Oh! :i can't tell. It's a secret. Have faith h tha label.". . . S'.opl There's o:u exception; cne sar sipari'.h that ha3 r.D secret t) bide. It's Ayer's. If you want to know wh:t goc3 into Ayer's Sarsaparilh, ask your doctor twriia f.r t'.e formula. Then you can satis'y yoursc'.f lht you g:t t!i3 beut of th-s sarsaparilla argument when you :t Ayer's. Any Jnubt left ? Cet ihe " Corebook." It fills d.Hibti but cures doubter. Addren . J. C. Ayer Co. , Lowell, Mas. Cut Prices! Comparison. Cut Profits! Th obi careless habit of buying without asking the price and paying the bills without looking at them no longer prevails i ne uiu, unt barga;nSi yc women, and we have cut the prices on numerous Patent Medicines, Drugs, Paints and a" Oils thus saving the people of Clackamas county 20 to to per cent Here are a few of the cut prices Regular Price Cut Rate Price OUR CUT PRICE fi oo $0.67 50 64 1 1 1 00 65 64 1 00 67 66 HOOD'S SARSAPARILLA AYER'S SARSAPARILLA SCOTT'S EMULMUM PIERCE'S FAVORITE PRESCRIPTION i oo PIERCE'S GOLDEN MEDICAL DISCOVERY I oo CHAMBERLAIN'S COUGH CURE too rACTHRf A. 35 67 67 75 25 66 66 70 24 Kltt'&'KV- CHARMAN & CO, MSSS. -Cut Price Druggists Including strictly new fi uv s not of our regular styles pianos returned from our renting custom, anl a few others which are per foci I now, and pianos taken in exchange. Trices from $85 upward. There are a number of tht se instruments presenting a very wide choice in style and cost. Every one ol these instruments is offered at much less than its intrinsic value, as we must make room for our new stock, and we fully realize that only extraordinary inducements will move so many pianos at this time of the year. All the following pianos have been thoroughly overhauled in our own -repair shop, and are guaranteed a represented in every particular. Prices are net cash, but easy terms may be arranged on an 8-per-cent basis. Per sons buying pianos at this sale may exchange them later on for new instruments, should they desire to do so: I Chickering (little used); mahogany case). I Chase, A. B. (little used; oak case). - 1 Fischer (large-size walnut case). 1 Fischer (small-size mahogany case). 1 Gabler (good condition; ebonized case). I Ivers & Pond (good condition; ebonized case). l Harrington (medium-size oak case). I Opera (large-size walnut case). I Webster (large-size walnut case). I Waverly (large-size walnut case). I Tennyson (large-size walnut case). I Nugent (small-size ebonized case). I Hallet & Comston (square, good condition). 1 Crown (mandolin attachment; walnut case). I Crown mandolin attachment; oak case), new. TE WJIxEY JB..&LshK5I GO... att FUiST STREET... 00 TO - G. H. BESTOW & C0 FOK DOORS. WINDOWS, MOULDING and DUILDH C MATERIAL. LOWEST CASH PRICES EVEB OlfKKllED FOR KIRST0U8S GOODS. 4hop Opponlte CnnKreKAtiutml Chicot-, Main Wtreet, Oregon City, ri i WHY IS IT. O That every day our store is filled with buyti from every part of the city, regardless of distano ? There must be some reason. People especial v ladies don't go out of their way to buy unU s there is a reason. IT IS liECAUSE we have established a reputation for ab lutely fresh goods especially in the line of tain. . delicacies, and our customers are sure of superior articleand then the prices are right . ...HORTON & GIBSON... PROPRIETOR or HARDING'S BAKERY AND GROCERY BREAD AND PASTRY A SPECIALTY 1 t Spring Millinery o Mrs. A. M. HOWES 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.