OREGON CITY COURIER
By A. W. CHENEY.
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PATRONIZE HOME INDUSTRY.
The Finest Thing on
Earth in Candy
OREGON CITY, DEC. 17, 1897.
Editor Meserve of the Oregon City En
terprise, ws in Salem, and has been on
a political mission to tiie principal val
ley cities. He came from Iowa, and was
sent down to St. Helens hy tho McBrides
to run the party organ there. He was
tho discoverer, or rather herald, of the
greatness of George 0. Brownoll, senator
from Clackamas. By the way, it will be
Clackamas county's turn to name the
next joint-Benator with Marion, so that
Clackamas republicans must really sup
ply two senators next time if they name
winners. Hofer iii Portland Tribune.
F. A. E. Stabk, chairman of the demo
cratic state central committee, on Mon
day issued a call for a meeting of the
committee, to be held in Portland on
Wednesday," January 5, 1898. The
meeting will be held in the rooms of the
Columbia Democratic Club, Fourth and
Washington streeis, for the purpose of
setting a time for holding a state conven
tion, filling vacancies on the state com
mittee, and apportioning the number of
delegate) to the state convention from
each couuty.
fS KCSISIKHKa.
Ik there was anything needed to con
firm the faith of the masses in William
J. Bryan it is furnished in the fact that
very gold standard org in in the c juntry
is at his heels, trying in all ways to
belittle him and destroy confidence in
his ability anil integrity. But their
efforts are fruitless. The people well
know their gallant loader, and they will
not look in vain for him to pilot the
cause of free silver and reform lo victory
in 1900.
Tub Oregonian recently published re
ports from a large nutnberof the counties
ot the state giving the number of
mortgages cancelled. In nearly every
county the new mortgages filed amounted
to about as much as those cancelled. A
large per cent of the cancelled mortgages
were made so by foreclosure sheriff sales.
That isn't prosperity.
Statistics show that Oregon will pro
duce more izold this year than the
Klondike produced during the working
season of 1800-97. Oregon's output will be
15,1100,00), while that of the Klondike,
according to reports of returned miners,
was about $4 2-(),0i'0.
Tub republican papers are kicking be
cause they think tlieie will he a union
of reform forces in the spring campaign.
If the republicans can get the populists,
democrats and silver republicans to split
they are sure of winning, otherwise tlveir
politicians will have to stop feeding at
the public crib.
Yoi-k attenti in is called to an article
in another column from a prominent
democrat from the southern part of the
county, who voices the sentiments of
nearly all the sincere reformers in the
ranks of the populists, republicans and
democrats.
Tim Brownell organ at Uanby is claim
ing to stand wiih the farmers of the
inithern end of tho county. Lookout
for it or the editor will "do" you as he
did tho neonlo of Oswego, where he
formerly published an organ.
Tun total receipts of the government
from all sources for the year ending June
3J, are $i:tU 387,107.81), the exnenditures
for same time were 4l8l439l(i2..:iO,
leaving a dellut of )18.0i2,4.4 41.
Lack of space prevents us publishing
a coniniunicat ion from J . Walter Seaborg
of Ilwaco, Hhowing the falsehoods of the
Oinjoninn.
Salem city warrants began to advance
at soon as a Bryan ticket was talked of
at tho city election. May th. y never go
below par again.
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Tub message of President Mckinley
ple.ises the Portishers and the Spaniard
but where does the people of the Unite
States "come in"?
Church Notes.
Notwithstanding the storm of last
Sabbath evening, the Congregational
church was again crowded full to listen
to tho talk especially to the young ladies.
Next Subhntli evening the last of the
present series to young people will be
given, subject. "Nlarriage anil Mutri
inony, or What Marriage Means." At
10:.'W a. in. the subject will be, "An
Kihcol dilates."
Uev. Dr. Williams, St. Paul's church,
will preach next Sunday evening on the
"Choiceof aOhureh." In thcaftcrnoon
at 2 o'clock ho w ill conduct service and
preach in the chapel at Caneinah.
Hev. T. W. Butler is to deliver his
popular lecture en "Love, Courtship and
Marriage," under tho auspices of tho Y.
P. t. V. E. at tho Uongregatioiml cliurcli
next Tuesday evening, "1st inst. Ad
mission 16c.
Medical lm'n rheumatism is the
forerunner of heart disease, llool's
Sarsaparill cures rheumatism by its
actions on tho blood.
CHOCOLATE
BON B0N5
For4 Sale By
E. E. WILLIAMS
Packed in pretty boxes weighing
pound, li pound and full
pounds.
An Ideal ChristmasCift
We have a large assortment
of Candy, Nuts and Fruits as
well as the big stock of Groc
eries, and invite yoj to call
and see us.
LOCALS.
Miss Violet McMaster, of La Oamas,
is visiting the family of John Lewth-
waite.
Klondike gold nuggets and how to get
them explained at opera house Friday
night.
Wheat is now quoted at 71 cents per
bushel at tne Portland flouring mills in
this city.
J. Schwartz, proprietor of the Relia
ble Clothing Store, has moved into the
Purdom house on the hill.
Henry J. Scott, the west side grocery'
man, this week removes his stock of
goods to Mulino, where he expects to
engage in general merchandise business
Miss Millie Grant, who has held a po
sition in Mrs. Sladen's millinery estab
lishment for several months past, left
for her home at Scappoose, yesterday.
Major Thomas Charman, who has
been confined to his house w ith rheuma
tism for the past seven weeks, was able
to he out Wednesday.
J.J. Cooke, who is oflicitiug as a
trial juror in Judge Bellinger's court,
spent Wednesdayat home. Hereturned
to Portland again Thursday.
John Young, S. Mosher and Thomas
Smith were witnesses in JudgeBellinger's
court Wednesday, in the damage suit of
Henrv Smith vs J. S. an 1 I. N. Day
The city official paper officially prints
the statement that the judges and clerks
of the late city election were paid $40
ach for their services, the total amount
of which would be HI.
The winter term of the State Teach
rs' association will convene in tho city
of Portland, commencing Tuesday even
ing, December 2S, and continuing over
the 29th and 3llth.
New and pleasing scenes shown on
tho Projectoscopo with Arnolds and
Lampnors' high clues Vaudeville Com
pany. Shiveley's opera house Tuesday,
December 21st.
An unfortunate accident occured near
Stafford Saturday afternoon while P. A.
Baker and his son, Mark, were shooting
at a target for turkeys. While Mark
was arranging the target so that his
father could Bee to shoot better, the
hitter's gun was accidently discharged
and the bullet passed through tho boy's
shoulder, lie was taken to tho Oregon
ity hospital, and the attending
physician expresses the opinion that the
arm can be saved.
The following new cases have been
filed in tho circuit court for Clackamas
ounty since the last issueof theCoi'Kncn:
James M. Tracy, Sr., as executor vs T. '
P. McOubbin;- Investment Securities
Company vs (iabriel Trullinger, et al ;
Bank of Oregon City vs John Schuttel
and E. C. Maddock; Andrew Papp vs
Hugo Parker, M. E Clifford and Fred
Myers; Hop and Wool Advance Com
pany vs N. 0. Sorrels, et al.
John Perrenend, of Boone's ferry, was
arraigned before County Judge Hayes
yesterday on a charge of insanity, on
complaint of A.L. Matherly. Hois an
Italian by birth, aged ;'5 and single, and
his dementia is of the religious fanatic
type, although comparatively harmless
Ho has lived alone for some time, and
has been affected for several months.
Perreneinl was ordered sent to the
asvlum.
Go to Baum & Brandes, 145 First
street, right on the Oregon City car line
foryour lunches and dinners. We make
a specialty of ladies' and merchants'
lunches ; try them, only 25c. Agency
for Mankind's candies.
The Seventh Street Bakery (on the
hill) has some of the finest holiday cakes
in its show window that has been seen
in Oregon City for a long time. Mr.
Hennings, the new proprietor, is pre
pared to make all kinds of Christmas
cakes, pies, etc., on short notice at very
reasonable prices.
Besides other vegetables of all kinds
I. Andrews will have 12M0 or 15000
heads of lettuce and about 7000 stalks of
celery for the Christmas market. The
cider and vinegar made by him is tho
best in the county and he has oyer
75000 gallons of pure cider vinegar for
sel.
Mothers Praise Hood's Sarsanarilla.
because, by iis great blood enriching!
qualities, it gives rosy checks and J
vigorous appetites to pale and puny j
children. ' j
Hood's Pills are the favorite family '
cathartic and liver medicine. Price 25c.
Scrofula Swelling
On the Neck and Creat Weakness
Caused by Impure Blood Was
Constantly Crowing Worse.
When my son was 6 years" old ha wa.
In very poor health and we could get
nothing to relieve him. At the age of 7
years he began to complain oi soreness on
both sides ot his neck and soon lamps be
gan to gather on one side and grew to
half the size of an egg. We then became
more uneasy and began to doctor him lor
scrofula. He gradually grew worse, how
ever, until at the age of twelve years we
had lost all hope of his recovery. He be
came so weak he could sit up but a few
minutes at a time. My wife saw Hood's
Barsnparilla recommended as t great blood
purifier and we sent and got bottle. We
began giving our boy the medicine ac
cording to directions and it was not long
before we saw hb was improving. He
continued tuking it until he was In very
good health. He is now 13 years old and
Is well. We recommend Hood's Sarsapa
rilla for all troubles caused by impure
blood." 8. M. Silveb, Grouse, Oregon.
Hood's Barsaparllla 1- 3old by all druggists.
l;sixtorJ5. Get only Hood's, o
McKITTRICK'S
SHOES
Beat the World!
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A GIFT
Hr Christmas Present
i From our Btore will be a perpetual reminder of
thedonnw, as all of the presents are of the
latest design and carefully selected. Call and
examine our NoveUies. For want of space we
only call attention to a few of the leading
ones:
Magnifying Glasses, Compasses, Spectacles,
(iold Pens, Gold Pencils, Stationery Boxes.
Autograph Album, Celluloid Albums, Leather
Albums, X-Mas Cards, Calendars, SmoKers'
Sets, Pipes, Tobacco Pouches, Knives, Razors,
Scissors, Toilet Sets, Shaving Sets, Tissue
Paper, Novelties, Money Purses, X-Mas Cigars,
Artists' Material, Opal Ware, Plaques,, Colors,
Bruphes, Novelties, Etc.
We make the price You make the profit.
Hoqd's Sarsaparllla 64c a bottle.
Stationery 5c a box.
CHARMAN & CO.
CUT
CUT-RATE
DRUGGISTS
liaveYom Eye
Consul! al ion Free;
Scientific Optician, formerly
of Minneapolis, has charge of
the Optical Department for
A. N. WRIGHT, the Iowa
Jeweler, 293 Morrison St.,
Portland, Oregon.
Examined
" TO G. H. BESTOW & CO.
FOR
DOORS WINDOWS, MOULDING and BUILDING
MATERIAL.
LOWEST CASH PRICES EVEB OFFERED FOR FIR3T-0L4S3 GOODS.
Shop Opposite CoiiKreffHtliiiHl ClinroK Main Street, Oregon City, Ore.
for CHOICE CUTS and TENDER MEATS go to
RICHARD PETZOLD'9 CASH MARKETS
Seventh Street, Corner of Center, on the Hill.
Main St., Opposite Caufield Block.
Two Shops, - Oregon City, Oregon.
J. W. BING & CO.
Importer and Dealers In
JAPANESE FANCY GOODS
Ladies' and Gents' Famishing Goods, Etc.
Great Sale this week ! Come and see our prices and bargains.
888 Waaliingtou Street, PORTLAND, OREGON.
HARRIS'
GROCERY
n
OREGON CITY
Orcgosa City Auction Mouse
W .1. ItLOuk, Proprietor
FURNITURE CARPETS STOVES
HARDWARE GLASSWARE CROCKERY
COME ONE I COME ALL ! There is no need of going to Portland to spend yonr
money as you can (let better value tit home. U e tuke the lead in LOW
riitCES while others try to follow. tiet our prices before buying
and that will convince you. We are agents for the Empire State
Air Tight Heaters. Thev are fuel savers, control the fire, rapid
heating, nmde of durante material and are beauties, which
make them altogether a perfect stove.
OREGON CITY
I Fresh Stock of
?' First-Class.
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," Depot for HAY and FEED
THE
LEADER
OF LOW PRICES
GROCERIES
Willamette Block, Oregon City
OREGON ITY AUCTION HOUSE,
OppoRltf Pnstnffire.
MAIN STKKET
No
Use
For Old
Santa Claus
TTT
L. A. PATTERSON & CO.,
The wonderful atti action of our
holidf.v goods and low orices push
the old man aside. We boast 01 our
bargains for Christmas buyers. No
matter how poor the stocking, we
can fill it. You are cordially in vited
to come and see what we can do for
yon. The prices on all of our goods
are extremely low.
"Bazaar"
Oregon City, Oregon
Klondike Tent, Knights of the Marca
bjes, of lemniscus, has elected the fol
lowing new ollicers: Commander, O.
M. Sager lieutenant commander, T. 11.
Feathers ; record keeper, K.O. Fredolple ;
finance keeper, J. Hates; chaplain, A.
0. Newell; physician, A. E. Summer:
surgeant, ti. White; master of arms, (i.
Tiiiessen: 1st master of iruard. O.
W'olllageii; 2nd master of guard, E. P. '
lreg; sentinel, O. Sagar; picket, P. T.
Donley.
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Kev. Dr. Puvall, riuucjsr. Natural
Healer, treats all nmninn'.f --chronic
tiiHt'am's imu cannot oecuriM witu urug
medicines. dealing rooms at M.'s.
Sbaws' residence, m-cond house hack ol
Wong Ue laundry, .Main street between
Third ami Fourth.
Not How
Hidi
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HOLIDAY GOODS.
LADIES' PURSES the latest
LOUWELSA WARE new
FINE CUT GLASS
WATCHES and DIAMONDS
Call mid limped -
A. N. WRIGHT, THBjowAjEWEUit. Portland, Or.
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WHY IS IT.
That
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every day our store is filled with buvers
Iroin every part of the city, regardless of distance?
-i- There must be some reason. People especially
ladies iun't go out of their way to buv unless
there is a rea.ion.
IT IS MiCAUSK ve lave established a reputation for abso
lutely liesli goods especially in the line of table
-f- delicacies, and our customers are sure of a
superior article and then the prices are right.
GIBSON I INDSEY
PKOPK1ETOK OF
t HARDING'S BAKERY AND GROCERY
j BREAD AND PASTRY A SPECIALTY
But how low can we make the price, is the
question we ask ourselves when marking our
goods fur sale. That's what makes ours an
ever-panding business, it's a potent advertiser;
it tells'the story through the purse in thousands
of homes, only to be retold in countless others
by appreciative money savers.
CHAHMAN cS; SON,
Dealers in DRY GOODS. GROCERIES,
HATS, CAPS, FURNISHING GOODS
and GENERAL MERCHANDISE. Call
at the Picneer Store ok Charman k Son
before buying elsewhere.
J
S. G. Skidmore & Co.,
Extensive Line of Druggists'
Holiday Goods...
A very populnr priced line of Purses, Hill Books, Card Cases,
Cigar Cases, Collar and Cult Boxes, silver mounted or plain;
Toilet Dressing Cases, Manicure Cases, Work Boxes, Hand
kerchief, Glove or Necktie Boxes in celluloid, cosmeon and
enameled wood.
PERFUMES of the highest grade for the holidays and also
Atomizers of handsome design, at popular prices.
We ask you to call and examine our stock and see if we do
not offer the nicest goods at lowest prices.
Cut-Rate Druggists...
near Morrison, PORTLAND, OREGON
151 Third St.,
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