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Great Special Sale
Capes, Jackets and
Russian Blouses
Garments of Every Grade ana Quality
This is the place to buy Sealette Oupes. We have them in all lengths,
22, 24, 20, 27, 28 and 30 inches long. Extra sizes in stock now, made
expressly for large ladies. hull sweep, silk lined, fur Irimmed.
iff"Special prices for the HOLIDAYS.
LADIES' SEPARATE SKIRT
Black Mohair, full sweep, taffeta-lined, corduroy binding. Special
price $1.35, $1.40, $1.50 ; worth $2.50 and $3.
GREAT DRIVE IN DRESS GOODS
147 Pieces of Fine Diagonal Suiting, all new colorings, extra heavy
cloth, double warp, warranted all-wool every fiber, standard value for
4"ie and 60c yard. This week for 2!)c yard, or $2.03 suit of 7 yards.
The best bargain ever shown in Dress Goods in Portland.
At the exclusive Cloak and Dry Goods House of I he Northwest.
LOCAL NEWS ITEMS.
McALEN k McDonnell,
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Cor. 3d & Morrison,
PORTLAND, OR.
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In order to enable our numerous friends and
customers to pav us a visit and examine our
NEW STORE w'ith its entirely NEW STOCK
we have concluded to give thorn an opportunity
of doing so free of cost. Our plan is this:
Any one visiting our store from Clackamas
county, and making a purchase amounting to
temdollars or over and presenting a copy of this
advertisement, will have the amount of his or
her fare to Portland and return refunded by us.
To assure those who are not acquainted with our
house we beg leave to say that we have but .
ONE PRICE...
and that the lowest and all our goods are
marked in plain figures.
Our stock is entirely new and has been carefully
selected by our Mr. Ben Selling, aud we will sell
only at POPULAR PRICES.
moye;r clothing go...
Third and Oak Streets.
BEN 3ELL1NQ, Manager
Silver Service Presentation A
number of the employes of the Crown
Paper Mills Company, called at the resi
dence of Noble Heath Wednesday and
presented he and Mrs. Heath with an
elegant silver service. The set is beauti
fully engraved, and the platter bears a
complimentary inscription from the
donors, and the other pieces are orna
mented with an initial letter "II." Af
ter a social time interspersed witl music,
A. Williamson, of Portland, stated that
they desired to present Mr. Heath a
token of their esteem, whereupon Chas.
A. Fitch made the presentation speech,
to which the former most happily re
sponded. This was accompanied by a
testimonial of respect, signed by the
employes of the Crown paper mills,
which read as follows: "Whereas, our
well respected fellow workman, Noble
Heath, has severed his connection witn
the Crown Paper Company, where for
several years it lias been the pleasure of
the undersigned to be associated with
him in his capacity of assistant superin
tendent.therefore, be it Resolved.That it
is with regret we view his departure from
us and that the many acts of kindness
and courtesy he has displayed toward
us all, during the years of our associa
tion has endeared him to us. Resolved,
That as a silent token of our respect
and appreciation of his kindness, that
we subecribe our names to this testi
monial, and present the same to him
with our best withes for a successful
future wherever he may be. Refresh
ments were served by Mrs. Heath, who
also favored the guests with several vocal
and instrumental selections on the
piano.
"Patent" flo'ir, manufacture 1 by the
Portland Flouring Mills Co. of Oregon
City, is giving excellent satisfaction and
can now be had at any of the grocery
in the city. The sales are constantly
increasing.
Christmas is coming and every one of
us likes to get a little present whether
of value to us or not, but if we are the
giver it lays decidedly in our hands to
stretch our little expenditure for some
dear one as far as possible in the region
of usefulness. Take for instance toys
they are for a day and your gift is for
gotton. But if you buy a rocking chair
of Bellomy & Busch it is a present for
all time i by a little extra care it may be
serviceable for their children's children
Miss Daisy Alloway, of The Dalles, is
visiting Miss Zilpha Galloway.
Mrs. A. illiumson, of Portland, was
visiting friends in Oregon City AVednes
day.
Judge A. S. Bennett, of The Dalles
spent Sunday with his sister, Mrs. m
Galloway.
Miss Grace Whitlock, a student of
Pacific University at Forest Grove, is
hoiri'j for the holiday vacation.
We are under obligations to John II.
Daly, of MackBburg, for a large fat tur
key that will grace our Christmas table.
Mrs. J. Kober has sold her restaurant
to Mrs. Switzlor, and will join Mr.
Kober, who is now located at Sellwood.
Howard Brownell and Gnido Clark
are expected home from Pacilic univer
sity at Forest Grove today.
James A. House was arraigned before
County Judge Hayes on a charge of
insanity, just as the Courier goes to
press.
Charles Galloway arrive'! from the
state university at Eugene yesterday
and will spend a portion of his holiday
vacation at home.
Mr. and Mrs. P. F. Morey leave Satur
day for New York, where thev will make
a short visit to their daughters, Miss
Florence and Helen.
Jacob Crader of New Era, was in town
Thuisday. Mr. Crader in now in l is
81st year and is good for several year
yet it he still remains a life long demo,
crat.
Miss Maud M. Reddeway and J. O
Elkins were married at the residence of
the bride's parents in this city Wednes
nay evening. Rev. Harold Oberg tied
the nuptial knot.
County Clei k Dixon has issued three
more marriage licenses besides those
already mentioned in this paper: On
22nd Emma J. McCrosky and Edgar
Emmett; 23rd. Clara Straight and P. C
I'raeger, May Blackburn and V. M
Yonce.
A lamp fell on the floor and exploded
m Rev. Olxirg's residence Wednesday
and resulted in burning the youngest
child about the face ami neck quite
severely. In extinguishing the blaze
from the burning clothing with a rug
and table cloth Mrs. Oberg burned her
hands to such an extent that she will
n it be able to use them for a few days
Charles Clark, of Clackamas, was in
the city Monday.
J. W. McAnulty returned Tuesday
from a visit to Salem.
W. W. Jesse, of Barlow, has been ap
pointed a notary public.
Lester Smith made a short businers
visit to Salem last Friday.
A. M. Shibley, of Springwater, was in
the city Monday and Tuesday. ;
Miss Yeva Tull, of Barlow, was visit
ing relatives in this city Sunday.
I. A. Macrum, of the Oregon railroad
commissionwas in the city Monday.
Len. Patterson and Byron Sarver were
in from Molalla Monday and Tuesday.
Justice Kamlle and J. L. Scott, of
Highland precinct, were in town Tues-
iy.
Mrs. E. F. Hodgkins, of Salem, has
been visiting her mother, Mrs. Berry-
man Jennings. .
The Osceola Brass Band will give a
grand full dress ball at Linn's mill on
New Year's eve.
Miss Nellie Younger, one of the teach
ers in the Oswego school, spent Sunday
at home in this city.
Dr; J. Casto, of Alpine farm, lecturer
of the Oregon State grange, was a caller
at this office Monday.
Gilbert Vanderhoof, of Sandy, brought
in 13 cayote scalps Monday, and received
his reward for the same.
Register O. B. Moores, of the Oregon
City land office, made a short business
visit to Salem during the week.
Miss June Wade arrived from her
California home Tuesday, to spend the
holidays with relatives in this county.
W. W. Austen, a teacher of one of the
schools up the Clackamas, was in town
Tuesday, His school has adjourned for
a vacation 'until after the holidays.
W. O. Diekerson, of Maple Lane, has
disposed of his hop crop for seven cents
per pound. He delivered 30 bales at the
S. P. depot this week for shipment.
Mr. and Mrs. L. H. Andrews and their
son, Lyman, left Tuesday for 1'acihc
Grove, California, where they will spend
the winter. It is their intention to re
turn during the early spring months.
There was to have been a special ad
journed term of circuit court Monday to
hear certain actions. The court officers
and several attorneys were promptly on
hand, but Judge McBride did not put in
appearance.
It is a notable fact that there is at least
1000 homesteaders in the Oregon City
land district, who are derelict in proving
upon their claims. The five-year limit
has nearly expired and notifications are
being sent out by Register Moores.
A few more car-loads of Grant's Pass
granite were put down in thoS. P. Rail
road yard Monday. Roadmaster ' Wait
had the plttces filled in with granite,
where the sidewalks from the Sixth and
Seventh street stairways cross the track.
County School Superintendent II. G.
Starkweather is on the program at the
State l eaehers'Associiition for an address
on "Neglectful School Officers." The
association meets in Portland, December
2'Jth and 3'ith, and this subject will be
discussed in the department of superin
tendence. '
McLaughlin Chautauqua Circle held
its regular weekly meeting at the resi
dence of Mr. and Mrs. E. E. Channan
Monday evening. Next Monday evening
the circle will meet at the home of Mr,
andMrs.C. H.OaufioM. Three chapters
six to nine of "American Social Life,"
will be considered.
Marriage licenses have been issued
during the week by County Clerk Dixon
to the following couples: Ella 1). Myers
and Spencer Nash on the 17th, Lena
Olark and Iliiam Batton on the 18th,
Edna G. Ingrain and B. E. Moore, Etta
M. Wyland and Louis B. Yoder, Mary J.
Hammer and George Bebb on the 20th'.
Mrs. Edith F. Scott, wife of E. W.
Scott, died at her residence at Falls View
Monday morning, December 20th, aged
3;I years, 10 months and 1 day. The
funeral occured from the family residence
at 3 p. m. Tuesday under auspices of
Willamette Rebekah degree lodge No. 2.
Mrs. Scott was the presiding officer or
noble uraiid of this lodge.
M. Breidenstein, of Springwater, had
a leg broken last Saturday while getting
out some wood on the MeGetehio farm.
He was attempting to move a large log
with a span of horses, when the chain
attached to the same came loose and
the log rolled over on his leg, causing a
fradure.. He was slowly improving at
the latest report received from him.
The Salvation Army will have a very
int. resting time Christmas night, De
cember 25th, at 8 p. in. A nice program
has been arranged for the occasion and
refreshments will lie served during the
evening. The hall will he decorated and
made very attractive. A large tree will
be given for the children. Admission,
ten cents; children five cents. Don't fail
to come.
G. 0. Etchinson was given a birthday
party last Thursday evening at the resi
dence of Mr. and Mrs. 0. A. Hermann.
The occasion proved a most delightful
one, and Mr. Etchinson received several
valuable presents. Among those present
were: Miss Gertie Shaner, Miss Noble,
Miss Hermann, Miss Hammond, Miss
Smith, Mrs. Robb, John Brooka, Mr.
and Mrs. Wyatt, Mr. and Mn. C. A.
Hermann.
CHRISTMAS PRESENTS!
Something
Everybody
WATCHES, CLOCKS, STERLING SILVERWARE
Roger Bros. Silver Plated Ware,
Sterling Silver Novelties, Canes, Umbrellas, Gold Pens,
Gold Spectacles, Musical Instruments,
Silver Mounted Purses, Silver Manicure Sets, Hings,
Link Buttons, Studs, Breast Pins, Earrings.
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Lowest
Prices
J5UIME1STEE5 & AWBRESEN'S
The Oregon City Jewelers
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Max Schulpius' mother is quite sick.
Miss Mary McGraw is visiting frfends
in Portland.
II. E.Lewellen, of Springwater, was
n Oregon City Tuesday.
Wheat is qnoted at 72 cents per bushel
at the Portland Flouring mills in this
city.
Mrs Chas. Oatta has been very ill
during the past week, but is now some
what better.
Rev. W. L. Malloy, of the M. E. churh
south, has been in from Molalla for
several days.
Rev. Dr. Her, of Portland, filled the
pulpit of the M. E. church last Sunday
morning and evening.
Mrs. J. E. AndrewB and daughter, of
The Dalles, has been visiting her sister,
Mrs. W. M. Robinson.
L.O.Oaples returned Saturday from
Washington county to spend Christmas
with his famity in Oregon City.
Dr. J. H. Kessler, the one-armed
specialist of Portland, made several pro
fessional visits in Oregon City this week.
The engagqment of Miss Annie Scott,
of Milwaukie.h' and , Mr. Adams, ot
Pomeroy, Washington, is announced.
Fred Wiggins, of Salem, was visiting
his brother, W. B. Wiggins, Tuesday.
He was on his way home from Portland.
Mrs. N. P. Aldrich, who has been
visiting Mrs. Ed. Fortune for Beveral
months past, left Saturday for her home
in Spokane.
E. D. Horner, of Pcrtlan 1, is in the
city in the interest of the Fraternal
Union, a beneficiary order, and expects
to organize a lodge.
Fred Mendl will close a three month'i
term of school at Crescent this week
It is probable that the board of directors
will engage him for another term,
Profs. H. S. Strange, J. C. Zinser and
Miss Fannie Porter attended the meeting
of the Multnomah County Teacln'rs'As
poc.iation. held at Russellville last Sat
urdav.
Mrs. W. D. Bray, a former resiifent of
Oregon City, died at Forest Grove Tues
day morning, aged 70 years. Mr. and
Mrs. Brav resided at Gladstone park
about a year ogo.
During the past week two theatrical
troupes have visited Oregon City, but
they had to pack up and leave for the
reason that they had empty houses
Neither of the performances wereadver
tised to any extent.
Justice Chris Scheubol went to Salem
Wednesday to visit his brother-in-law
Robert Ueittie at the asylum. Some
time ago a trephining operation was per
formed on Mr Boittie'a head, and h'lB
friends will he pleased to lejirn that h
is gradually improving.
Henry Mel drum left Wednesday f
Northern Minnesota, where he will in
snect some government surveys. There
is said to be considerable vacant govern
ment land in that section, as well as a
Indian reservation that has recently
b'eu thrown open to settlement.
Christmas tree services and attendant
p ogram will be given at the Congrega
tional. Presbvterion, Baptist an
Emanual Lutheran churches tonivh
The Bubliu are invited to attend and
participate in theie services.
Noble Heath has accepted a position
with the La Camas piqier mills. It
their intention to erect a sulphite m
soon, and do away with purchasing tl
product of the of the Oregon City pu
mills. Mr. Heath will remove his fam
ily to La Camas.
Deputy County Clerk E. H. Cooper,
accompanied by Mrs. Cooper and Knox
Cooper, went to Barlow Wednesday to
attend the wedding ceremony of their
niece, Miss Edna Ingram, to Ben E.
Moore, of Wilsonville. Rev. Brady, of
Sherwood, performed the ceremony at
the residence of the bride's parents,
after which a splendid dinner was
served. Mr. and Mrs. Moore left on the
same evening for their future home near
Wilsonville.
We probably were mistaken when we
stated last week that Bain was so down
on us that he wouldn't birrowany more
tvne and machinery of this office. He
had the gall to send his boy around to
borrow several cases of our tyjie and
our paper cutter for use in his "best
equipped ofIice"(?). He had probably
borrowed his welcome out at the other
printing offices In this city. There are
a few offices in Portland he has not
borrowed from yet.
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Furnishing Goods A. J
and Hat "Dept."
, SPECIAL PRICES ,
ON UNDERWEAR
Random Wool, heavy and strong, with double-
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siucnea seams, per garment 50c
The King, in dark gray, very desirable and warm,
worth $1.00, special value 75c
Very Fine Soft Fleece Wool, double stitched,
with pearl buttons, worth Ipi.o, special
value $1.25
very Latest reuoras $1.25, $1.50, $2 ana $3
Very Latest Derby $2.50, $3 and $3.50
A n t 1st & Morrison
M. a. O I LI IN bJAVJM Ci. IsU.. PORTLAND, OR.
The Place to Iluy Your Shoes...
POPULAR SHOE STORE
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63 Third Street, Between Pine and Oak, PORTLAND
...SPECIAL SALE...
BABY SHOES..; ...35c
GUILDS' SCHOOL SHOES. 750
LADIES' CALF SHOES $1.25
LADIES' FINE DRESS SHOES 1.35
MEN'S WATERPROOF SHOES (best in the
land) from 1.25 up.
It will pay you to bring this advertisement with you.
Be sure to remember the Popular Siiob Stoke.
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D. C. BURNS...
147 THIRD STREET, PORTLAND
Tea and CoiFcc
Along with a FIRST-CLASS Stock of
Groceries
At cash prices. See us and save your money.
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BUELL LAMBERSON,
180 Front St.,
Portland, -
Oregon
CATALOGS FREE.
SEND FOR. THEM OR
COME AND SEE
MARK'S MRfm CO.
233 Morrison St., near Third St.,
PORTLA N
OREGON
We guarantee a saving of 25 per cent on all shoes bought of us.
Largest stock to selcctjlrom in the city.
TAKE A DAY OFF.
We pay your expenses anfl this is
is the way we do it. Will sell you
a SUIT or OVERCOAT for
$7.50 and $8.00.
Same Kind for which Competitors
ask $3 to $4 more.
$10
$12
$15
Holiday oods
Bring Your Boys
Klondike Outfitters
"FAMOUS,"
Corner Mnrrlnon and
ttecond Slreit,
Potland, Ore,