OREGON CITY COURIER
By A. W. CHENEY. '
KaterecJi n Oregon Ci ty post office as second-clam muttor
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.PATRONIZE HOME INDUSTRY.
OREGON CITY, FEB, 11 , 1898.
County Central Committee.
A meeting of Clackamas County Cen
tral Democratic Committee, will be held
at Pope's ballon Saturday, February 19,
at 2 p. m., for the purpose of fixing tbe
date for the county convention, appor
tioning delegates to the same and toi
transact such other business as may
come before the meeting.
, J. J. Cooke, Chairman.
A. W. Chunky, Secretary.
And now
TJ'lten.
I am sorry that I spoke-
The Lane county tax levy has been
placed at 84 mills, including 2 mills for
the court house.
County Judge Hayes declares he is not.
a candidate for joint senator on the re-;
publican ticket. Who said he was? !
The receipts of the steamer Oregon on
its first trip to Skagway were $33,370.'
The steamers propose to make hay while
the sun shines. ,
Mark Hanna sleeps, eats and lives in
the White House. Exchange.
Well, what of it? Don't he own iU
Who's got a belter right?-Salem Journalj
Tub republican party has travelled!
fast to get from free coinage in 1890 tot
single gold standard in 1898. No tellingl
but it'll be on the diamond standard by I
1900. Ex.
Tub recent republican club convention
consisted of about 1800 delegates, 1000 of
which were from Portland. This is
about the ratio of representation the
entire state generally gets.
Somb of the operatives in the New
England mills are moving to England
because they can get "steadier work
there at higher wages." They should
be apprehended at once and put on trial
for treason. N. Y. World.
Ok coukhk, it is purely accidental that
John O. Young's middle-of-the-road ad
dress to the populists is furnished
stereotyped and ready for printing to m11
of the republican papers in this state.
Salem Journal.
Oiiab. A. Towne, of Duluth, Min.,
chairman of the national silver repub
lican organization, will make four
speeches in Willamette valley, Ashland,
Eugene, Salem and Portland, he being
in Portland about March !)th.
Wk money-sharks are sharp. First
wo rim the greenback down to 40 cents
on the dollar and then converted them
into national bank notes founded on
bonds that had interest payable in
gold. Now the greenbacks are to be
converted into gold, principal and in
terested, and the imtional robbery will
bo complete. Ex.
An exchange iwkH this question:
"Would like to r.sk John U. Young, now
middle-of-the-road populist, ono ques
tion : Didn't you go to St. Louis as a
delegate from Oregon, selected at the
MeMinnvillo Union Bimetallic conven
tion, and help nominate ltryan forpresl
dent? Were you sinuere then, are you
sincere now, or have you experienced a
change of heart?"
The eitiiens of Oregon City w ill be
required to pay a tax of. 41 mills this
year, the largest in thestate. The Btato
lovyts.'ila mills, county 23, city 7 and
city school 7',i hulls. Ho not only hits
to pay on his property but his mortgage
ton, which with interest and insurance
conIh him 20 to 25 cents on the dollar
per year. No wonder most people pro
for to rxuit instead of owning property
In a s)H'ciul article from Salem to the
Portland Tribune it is stated that the
"pi'iduciTS of the state were well repre
sented at toe recent club convention
Sbades of the departed "producers" of
what? Out of the 2001) howling repul
licans there was not a good baker's dozen
of real producers, Tho convention was
made up largely of olllcials, bankers,
brokers and capitalists and outside of
tho professional men there were few
delegates. Republican Exchange.
Tub falem Journal Bays! "Col. Rob
Miller called at tho governor's olllco last
Saturday evening, and finding tho gov
ernor ubsent, took his seat In the guber
natorial chair and asked his supposed
friends "what ho could do for them."
Tho colonel's Waring on tho occasion
was highly urbane, dignified and im
pressive. He was led to remark, even
from this slight experience, that "the
man and tho position were suited to
each other." The colonel thinks that
congressional committees have no right
to interfere in Oregon politics, unless
they should suggest a democrat instead
of a silver republican for governor."
v.- - . . ,r.not see
how Mr. Bryan manages to secure such
a large following. Mr. Gage could have
his optics freed from their present obsta
cles if ho would gtit as near to the peo
ple as Mr. Bryan is. Mr. Gage knows a
great deal about tho needs and wishes of
the moneyed interests, but ho has a lot
to learn about tho needs and wishes of
the peoplo who are not possessors of big
bank accounts. Mercury (rep.)
About a year ago George Clark, a farm
hand working for Ed Bell in Polk county,
about 12 miles west of Salem, agreed to
go to Oregon City from Salein in com
pany with another party to advance some
fees on a homestead claim that they
intended locating in Tillamook county.
Chirk took the West Side train at Mc
Coy, and has not been heard from since.
He was engaged to a younu lady in Polk
county. Soon after his disappearance
tho body of a man was found in Olacka
mas county, and some people now im
agine that this might have been the
remains of Clark.
O. C. Yocuin, signal service observer
at CJovernment Camp, near Mount
Hood, in Clackamas county, has sent a
weather report for tho month of Janu
ury, to Rev. A. J. Montgomery in this
city, from which tho following figures
are taken : No. of clear days, 4 ; depth
of snow at end of month, (il) inches;
amount of snowfall during that period,
81 inches; maximum temperature, 51;
minimum temperature, 2; no hail or
sleet during tho month. During the
month of January, in 18it(i, the snowfall
was till inches, January, 1S07, X inches.
In his letter to Rev. Montgomery Mr.
Yocum states this has been the mildest
winter during his stay there.
Notice.
All purchasers of the tickets sold by
the ladies' society of the Evangelical
Lutheran Zion Congregation are here
with informed that, the purchaser of
No. 1S8, who was winner, did not apply
for the quilt and therefore, according to
the decision of the said societv. No.
189 is entitled to the quilt, but not until
after February 14. Rkv. AV. Bhkn.nkk.
Last year's patterns of wall paper at
reduced prices. Five and 10c notion
counters. At Rellomy A litisch.
A high grade warranted sewing ma
chine sells for $23 on easy payments at
Hellomy & Ruscli.
Lost About January 15th; a white
cow about 5 years old, nice smooth w hite
horns, round smooth built, weight abott
1000 pounds, no ear marks nor brands.
Thought to bo between Oregon City and
Highland. Anyono knowing of or find
ing pleaso call at Albright's shop Oregon
City and receive reward.
FOR GOOD ROADS.
Highland, February 2.
Editor Courier:
I noticed that the good road question
is being agitated and since, I am-directly
interested and consider the subject of
vast importance, I cannot remain silent.
Good roads are to agriculture what good
rivers and harbors are to commence.
How often we jead and hear of thous
ands of dollars being appropriated to
improve rivers and harbors, where rich
corporations carry on their traffic, but
seldom, if ever, very much on the rural
I highways, where the farmer carries on
his traffic.
I have agitated this subject a good
deal and frequently am informed by our
city-bred cousins, that if we want better
roads to construct them ourselves, but
have never heard them say or hint, that
we might retain our portion of taxes for
that purpose.
One of the obnoxious features of the
present system is the appointment of
supervisors by the county court, jusb as
though the county court knew more
! about our business than we do. The
I taxpayers directly interested in good
'! roads are better qualified to select their
supervisors than any county court that
ever has or will exist.
I know of two cases now where the
appointed supervisor scarcely lived in
the district for which he was appointed.
It reminds me of the old adage, "if you
' want your business done, go, if you want
it undone, send." We let that great
and alwise county court run our road
business for us, and how woefully it is
neglected. The great county court in
using the appointing power does not seek
for efficiency or competency at all. Oh,
no! if the appointee only votes the g. o.
p. ticket and devours g. o. p. pie, that
fills the bill.
Another bad feature is "our young
single men escape paying poll tax."
Under the old system they would do
their two days road-work, and the county
wotild get something, but under the
present system nothing whatever, My
plan would be to create small road dis
tricts (let most of the school districts be
road districts) since their boundaries
re already established, or each voting
precinct, elect a supervisor by the peo
ple, place him under a sufficient bond,
allow all those who so desire to work
oheir poll tax (faithful labor, we mean ;
not playing cards) and those who wish
to pay cash let it go into a general road
fund, let each district keep and expend
its proportion of road taxes. Let us all
ork for that or something better if
M)8s:ble. I would like to read from
)thers where mud is deep, farms are
ciieap.
Yours for good roads,
G. H. Miller.
LOCAL SUMMARY.
J?. I. Andrews, the market gardener,
has always on hand a large amount of ,
first-class apples, vegetables, pure cider
and cider vinegar. Give him a trial.
Konworthy'B restaurant and con
fectionery is now opened and ready to
servo first-class meals on short notice.
Oysters a specialty. Wheeler & Cram's
old stand.
The most reliable goods at lowest
living cash prices are kept by the grocery
store of Marr & Muir.
When in Portland drop in and see our
immense line of Christmas Chinas.
Everything new. Haines', 288 Morrison
street, Portland.
For best groceries at cheapest price go
to Marr & Muir.
Justice court blanks 15 cents per dozen
at Coukikk otlice.
For the best shave or hair cut to
bo had go to P.G. Shark's shop. Shaving
10 cents,
If you want a nice steak, roast or boil
call at AlbrigLt'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' shops. He
also keeps on hand a full stock of lard,
hams, bacon, etc., made by himself and
warranted purest and w holesome. Re
member the old established shop on
Main street.
L. L. Pickens, dentist, does all kinds
of dental work. Gold crowns, porcelain
crowns and bridge work a specialty,
OHice in Rarclay building, corner Main
and Seventh streets.
P. E. Kenworthy at the East Side Ry
ollice serves meals or oysters at all times.
He also keeps a lino of confectionery,
fruits and cigars.
Pan AYillians has added to his stock of
groceries and provisions a fulr line of
feed and hay. Goods delivered to all
parts of the city free. Corner Seventh
and Center streets
Remember the Racket Store opposite
Charman.s Drug Store.
G. H. Young's second-hand store can
furnish you with furniture, stoves, hard
ware, etc., at less than one-fourth w hat
same would cost now and they are just
as good and w ill last as long. Give him
a trial.
A Sure Tliluv for You,
A transaction in which you cannot lose
is a Biire thing. .Biliousness, sick head
ache, furred tongue, fever, piles and a
thousand other ills are caused by con
stipation and sluggish liver. Cascarets
Candy Cathartic, the wonderful new
liver stimulant and intestinal tonic are
by all druggists guaranteed to cure or
money refunded. C. C. C. are a sure
thing. Try a bos to-day ; 10c, 25c, 50c
Sample ana booklet free. All druggists
Scrofula Swelling
On the Neck and Croat Weakness
Caused by Impure Blood Was
Constantly Crowing Worse.
" When my son was 5 year? 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 ot soreness on
both sides of his neck and soon lamps be
gan to gather on one side and grew to
half tbe size of an egg. We then became
more uneasy and began to doctor him for
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
Barsaparilla recommended as a 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 he was improving. He
continued taking it until he was in very
good healih. He is now 13 years old and
is well. We recommend Hood's Sarsapa
rilla for all troubles caused by 'impure
blood." S. M. Silver, GrouBe, Oregon.
Hood's Barsaparilla L 30ld by all druggi9ts.
$1; six for $5. Get only Hoou'3.
C. D. & D. C. LATOURETTE
ATTORNEYS AT LAW
Commercial, Real Estate and Probate Law
Special ties
Office in Commercial Bank Building
OREGON CITY .... OREGON
Geo. C. Bbownell J. TJ. Campbell
BROWNELL & CAMPBELL
ATTORNEYS AT LAW
CauBeld Building
Oregon City, Ore
THOS. F. RYAN
Notary Public and Real Estate Broker
Leading Insurance Aoency op Clackamas
County
Money to Loan. Abstracts of Title Made
Drawing of Legal Documents a Specialty
Office on east side of Muin street
Between (in and 7th
OREGON
CITY,
OREGON
M. C. STRICKLAND, M. D.
(Hospital and Private Experience.)
Offers his professional services to the people ot
Oregon City and vicinity. Special attention
paid to Catarrh and Chronic diseases.
Best of references given.
Office in Willamette Building.
Office hours: 10 to 12 a. m,, 4 to 6 p. m.
OREGON CITY - OREGON
J. W. WELCH
DESTIST
WILLAMETTE BLOCK
Opposite P. O. - Oregon City, Ore
(J. H. ISOM,
Civil Engineer & Deputy County Surveyor
Will be at Court House on each Saturday
ana on regular session uays or
County Court
C. N. GREENMAN
(Established 1865 )
THE PIONEER EXPRESSMAN AND
DRAYMAN
Parcels Delivered to All Parts of the City
OREGOtf CITY .... OREGON
COMMERCIAL BANK
OF OREGON CITY
CAPITAL $100,000
Transacts a General Banking Business
Loans made. Bills discounted. Makes co
lections. Buys and sells exchange on all points
In the United States and Europe and on Hong
Kong. Deposits received suDiectto cnecn.
Bank open from 9 A.M. to 4 P. M.
D. C. LATOURETTE. FRED J. MEYER,
President Cashier
HANK OF OREGON CITY
OLDEST BANKING) HOU88 IN THE CITY
PAID UP CAPITAL, fM,000.00
SURPLUS tO,8S0.OO
Presidont,
Vice-president
Cashier,
Chas. H. Cauflied
Gko. a. Habdixs
E. G. Caufield
A General Banking Business Transacted
Deposits Received Subject to Check.
Approved Bills and Notes Discounted.
County and City Warrants Bought.
Loans Made on Available Secunlv
Exchange Bought and Sold.
Collections Made Promptly.
Drafts Sold Availablo In Any Part of th
world.
Telegraphic Exchange Sold on Portland, Sau
Francisco, Chicago and New York.
Interest Paid on Time Deposits.
H. STRAIGHT,
PEAI.3E IS
GROCERIES AND PROVISIONS
Mill Feed, Lime, Cement
and Land Piaster.
Noblitt Livery and Sale Stable
OREGON CITY, OREGON,
Onthe Streetbetween the Bridge and the
Depot.
Double and single rl(t and saddle horses a
waysonhaud at tho lowest rates, Mid acorra
also connected with the barn lor loose stork
Any Information regarding any kind o( stock
promptly attended to by letter or person.
HORSES BOUGHT OR SOLD
TO CURE A COLD IN ONE DAY
Take Laxatlva Bromo Quinine Tablets. Alt
druggists refund the money if it fails to eure, 25
TO CURE A COLD IN ONE DAY
Take Laxative Brome gulnlae Tablets. All
Drug-gluts refund thenouey if it fails to eure..2Ao
...iO TO...
G. H.
FOB
DOORS, WINDOWS, MOULDING and BUILDING
MATERIAL.
LOWEST CASK PRICES EVEB OFFERED FOR FIRST-CLASS GOODS.
Shop Opposite Congregational church, Main street, Oregon City, Ore.
for CHOICE CUTS and TENDER MEATS go to
BETHKE &, CARLS'
Successor to Ft. PETZ0LD
Seventh Street, Corner of Center, on the Hiil.
Main St., Opposite Caufield Block.
Two Shops, Oregon City, Oregon.
HARRIS'
GROCERY.
Fresh Stock of
First-class.
I Depot for HAY and FEED
WHY IS IT...
That every day
from every part
t- i Here must be some reason. People especially
ladies don't go out of their way to buy unless
there is a reason.
IT IS UECAUSE we have established a reputation for abso
lutely fresh goods especially in the line of table
- delicacies, and our customers are sure of a
superior article and then the .prices are right.
GIBSOrTfiTlLI
PROPRIETOR OF
HARDING'S BAKERY AND GROCERY
BREAD AND PASTRY A SPECIALTY
Discount
We can save you from 25 to 50 cents on the dollar
on everything in the line of a drugstores' stock.
PATENT MEDICINES AT WHOLESALE PRICES
SYRINGES and RUBBER
PRICES
BRUSHES and COMBS at
PURE DRUGS at LOWEST
We buy everything in large quantities and sell them at
small profits. We believe in changing our stock often
and give our customers, the old time profits that drug,
gists used to charge. We are satisfied with our profits.
They are for you to profit by.
We make a specialty of prescription work.
S. G. SKIDMORE & CO...
CUT RATE DRUGGIST
151 Third St., near Morrison, PORTLAND, OREGON
What Are We Doing? "
We have put in a stock of
NEW FURNITURE CMzz
In addition to Second-Hand Stock; where you can buy with
confidence in what we say and at prices lower than any other
house in town. We make no "leaders" with goods shown in
our window with low prices and that when you come in you
are told it has just been sold. If agreeable (easy) terms will
he fTl'vPn U'P intpnrl fr clirur Vn m,kl: L. -1
- ..v. u.iv.T my, jjuunv. now cneap you can
buy goods, as we pay cash and save discounts,
OREGON CITY AUCTION HOUSE.
BLOCK, Prop.
GO TO
MRS. FRIERS'
FOR
Candies, Nuts, Fruits
and Tobacco
Main Street , Oregon C
Go to...
DAVIDSON'S
GALLERY
Up-to-Date
Pictures
A MATTER OF. TASTE...
Every lady has her own ideas
in regard to her Shoes. She
knows what she wantB and
knows what she expects to
pay for it. No danger of dis
appointment in our stock.
The up-to-date shapes will
please the most fastidious
people. If the price is inter
esting, and no doubt it is, we
have a wide variety of quali
ties in the newest shapes.
KRAUSSE BROS.'
SHOE STORE-
BESTOW
CASH MARKETS
'1
THE
LEADER
OF LOW PRICES
GROCERIES
Willamette Block, Oregon City
4
our store is filled" with buyers
of the city, regardless of distance?
I
Prices...
GOODS at MANUFACTURER'S
FACTORY PRICES
PRICES
0,'S
OREGON CITY
it
f "P. S. Highest prices paid for Second-Hand Furniture
BUSINESS
CHANGE
O. F. HENXINGS has
purchased the Seventh
Street Bakery of Ja
cob Kober and the new
management ia pre
pared to furnish you
with Bread, Cakes,
Buns, Etc., at very
reasonable prices.
C. F. HENN1NQS, 7th St. Bakery
Wa!ImDtrVsTworthy and activk
V..fi?h Tf n or '? ,0 ,rTel ,or responsibl d
established house in Oregon. Monthly 16 an
.2ff2fiL,h"?aa tU?'- Re'ence. Enclose
self-addressed stamped envelope. The Dominisa
Company, Dpt y, Chicago. "on"""