"V. f Court fe'firoe CIRCULATION GUARANTEED LARGER THAN ANY OTHER PAPER IN THE COUNTY 1 COURIER ESTABLISHED MAY, 1833 HERALD ESTABLISHED JULY, 1893 CONSOLIDATED SEPTEMBER, 1898 OREGON CITY, OREGON, FRIDAY, MARCH 17, 1899. 16th YEAR NO. fj o City erHeraldl, 1 s, Materials, , GRASS f CLOVER VEGETABLE and FLOWER cawo, BUELL LAMBERSON 180 Front Street, Portland, Oregon COMMENTARIES. Matters Concerning Local Every day Affairs Noticed by the ' Courier-Herald Reporter. March 3rd was the anniversary of a day of great importance not only to Or egon City, but the entire state. C. H. Walker, of Albany, informB the Demo crat that it was the 60th anniversary of the laws of the United States over tho Territory of Oregon. He says that Gen eral Joseph Lane, the first appointed governor of Oregon, arrived at Oregon City March 2nd, 1849. I was among the crowd that stood on the bank of the Willamette at Oregon Oity and saw Governor Lane step ashore from the bateau that brought him up from Port land and heard him receive the con gratulations of his fellow , citizens. He addressed the people that evening, but I did not hear his speech . The next day he issued his proclamation thus fiving Oregon one day under President 'oik. - " ' Albert Tozier, secretary of the Ore gon Press Association, . has returned from the east, where he attended a .meeting of the executive committee of National Press Association, who met to. make preparations for the annual convention to be held in Portland early in July. Mr. Tozier says that they will be here one day, and wanted to know if the people here could exhibit : some big salmon at the falls to the visitors. Oregon City will receive visits from a thousand Eastern journalists, and preparations will be made to entertain the visitors. ' .' United Modern' Vigilantes have one payment per month, no more no less. No per capita tax. When yon see the rate opposite your age on folder you know that's what you pay and you are not guessing what your next payment will m: Join the Oeegon City Branch. THE BEELGMy 1 1 if i ., Poorly cooked! food js about as useful in the stomach as a keg of nails would be in" a' fire under a furnace. Charter , Oaks cook properly and produce nutritious food, with little fuel and NO trouble. Every Charter Oak stove is guaranteed. -; We also sell other rnakes from $6.50 and upwards. , ' WHERE Our Best Wall Paper boueht before' prices advanced. therefore w6 can Fell you our good grades at very low figures. if ;s n... j t rnrtalna 1iereS anfl LaCe tanainS the prettiest patterns and xyfP LADIES I ftA T7 "In five years I used 20 IllflA'" l;i V I ''$$( (J brooms at 25 cents each. 1mOV IS ' V II 'f'P Tol cost, $5.oo. I have Afl l iVi I ''' used my "BISSELL" l p l ll '.K sweeper five vears it K 'i)i"C rt nil good --k. 1 1 -2 ' Fraternal Notes. Charles Holmnn, of Meadowbrook, Charles O. Albright and J.ivy Stipp were Initiated into MOLougnnn caDm no. 4, native Bona oi Oregon, Monday niirht. New members are beinn re ceived almost every evening , The Woodmen anticipate a grand time when Head Organizer Kogers arrives here, which will be in a couDle ot weeks. One the events will probably be a grand open meeting at WoluliarJV hall. The Artisans gave a social entertainment and supper last Thursday evening, that was a very successful affair. Supreme Master Artisan Mo Kenna, of Portland, was present and nave an ad dress. -W. Beaton, of Portland, anil others, also made remarks. Bert Bovlan and Frank Confer Bang solos; Mrs. Green and Mrs. E. H. Cooper sang a duet followed with a solo by Frank All drldge. Tne assembly now has a membership of 100. Twenty-two applications were reoently re ceived for membership. Reception to Rev. and Mrs. E. S. .-. Bollinger, i The event of the week was the reoentlon slven in the parlors of the C-'ngregational church Tues day evening to Bev. and Mrs. K. 8. Bollinger, The parlors were tastily decorated with daffodils. Oregon grape and ierus. About 200 people were in attendance, and C. H. Dye was master of cer emonies. f After a selection by a quartette, consisting of Mrs. B E Charman. Mrs. W. B Wlmrins. Mrs. IraWishart and Miss Edith Wtshart, Mrs. Eva Emory Dye, gave the address of welcome. She referred to this as the old historic church the first Congregational church west of the Rocky mountains, and paid a tribute to the lata Dr. Atkinson. That while this was the flrat Congre gational shrine planted west of the Rocky moun tains, the Oregon City Methodist church was the first protestant church established on the Pacific const ' ' Timely addresses of welcome were made by Eev. A. J. Montgomery, of the Presbyterian church, Rev. Harold Oberg, of the Methodist church, and Rev. W. H La ourette, of the Baptist church. Rev. Lalourette gave some reminiscenes of his boyhood days here, when he attended Dr. Atkinson's serviccBat the Congregational church and went to Sunday school lu -the little Baptist ohurch down on the flat. Rev. lljllinger feelingly responded to the cere monies of welcoms, so heartily expressed. The miiBtcal program consisted of selections by the ladles' quartette, Mrs. E. E. Charman, Mrs. W. B. WlKglns, Mrs. Ira Wlshart, Miss Edith Wlshart; . and duet by Mrs. Wiggins and Mrs. Charman. Miss Wlshart presided at the orgau. For first-class handmade or machine made harness go to F, H, Oross on Seventh street, opposite A t) U W hall, Prices reasonable and wok guaranteed, HOUSEFURNISHERS J "i ' A i ; i ip Best mm PRICES ARE LOWEST Carpets. It's in giving you hihett grades and qualities, and yet at hea than you're frequently asked for common, out-of- date designs for carpet, that makes your buying here interesting. All wool medium weight Ingrain Carpet.,. Tapestry Brussels Carpet w 50c 5c "In five years I used 20 brooms at 25 cents each Total cost, $5.00. I have used my "BISSELL" , sweeper five years it cost $3 and is good for five years more." I have already saved 2.00 in cash sti'l have my sweeper and have also had the benefit of ease, pleasure and convenience; have saved my time, labor, carpets, health i , ; .; Trobate Court. la the matter of the estnte of Robert Caufield, deceased, Charles EI. Cau field, the remaining executor, filed his final account, and set a date for hearing ob jections to the same " W. H.' Husband was appointed ad ministrator of the estate of Henry Klise, deceased William Lowery, A. J. May ville and Frank Case we're appointed appraisers. , In the matter of the estate of F. 0. McOown, deceased, Sarah M.McOown, executor, tiled her final account, which was approved and confirmed. , . In the matter of the estate of Julius Logus, deceased, Charles Logus, ad ministrator, was given an order to sell the real propeity of the estate, consist ing of over $20,000 in value in and, around Oregon Oity; also seven valua ble lots in Oregon City. J. W. Loder was appointed guardian of William Lo gus, a minor heir of the estate,' so that the property of the estate could be sold. An order was made that W . T. Bun hell, of Milwaukie, administrator of the estate of Charles Bunnell, deceased, was directed to file a new bond within five days one ef the former bondsmen hav ing died. ; Susannah Lais, administratrix of the estate of John Lais, deceased, filed her final account, and set a day for a final hearing i -ti at- Letter from South Dakota.' Blunt, South Dakota, March 1, '99. Editob Coubieb-Herald : I have had the pleasure of reading the Oregon City Courier-Herald . I like the paper very much. Enclose please find post office money order for subscription to same. I with others expect to move out to Oregon in the spring of 1900. We cannot get rid of our property be fore that time, so will have to be de layed one year more yet. j Four families s:art forj Oregon in the coming May. Part of them will stop in Union county, Oreston, the rest of them will head for Portland, Oregon, or the Wil lamette river valley. I remain yours respectfully, '" ' Warren A. Caseberb. Mlnltty Company Notice. Notice is hereby given that a meeting of the Blue River Mining and Milling Company will be held at the city council chamber on Monday, April 3, at 2 p. m. , J. M. Tracy, President. J. J. Cooke, Secretary, i . i . , Ladies, new lot of wraoners. beautiful ly trimmed, full measure, at the Kacket ketJ f.U.re. . . , . - BUSCH Rapidly Growing More Popular Iron Beds are strong and neat for the toys' room, pretty and durable for hotel or boarding house, and desirable for any bedroom, when yon can get a White Enameled Iron Bed, brass knobs, full size, for $3.75, ; rv naiiitsniiK! Summer Floor Dressing. Matting, clean and comfortable, easily kept clean, price 10 cents per yard and upwards. Bellomfl & Buscli, " THE HOCSEFIRNI8HKR8. BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS. licyular March Mating and Pre vious Adjourned ami Spe cial Terms. . S. F. Marks, chairmrm J J. R. Morton, R. Scott, commissioners. The court met Friday, February 17th 1899, pursuant to adjournment. The court and officers present of the 17th in stant, except County Judge Ryan; and no business appearing, the court ad journed to meet tomorrow, February the 18th, at 9:30 a. m. , The court met pursuant to adjourn ment, the court and officers present as of yesterday; the 17th instant. ' And on this day the following business was held, to-wit: In the matter of the new commission er and printing bill for Clackamas county, it is ordered by the court that Judge Ryan procure a certified copy of said bill from the secretary of state. . . In the matter of the county and legal printing, it is ordered by the court that the county clerk alvertise for buls for all county and legal printing, the court reserving the right to reject any or all bids, said bids to be oponed on the first day ot tne March term of said court at lOo'clock a. nx : In the matter of the mileage and per diem of the county commissioners for the adjourned February term, 1899, it is ordered by the court that the mileage and per diem of the county commission ers be allowed as for the adjourned term, February 17th and 18th. 8. F. Marks, 2 days and 20 miles, $8.60; J.R. Morton, 2 days and 20 miles, $3. In the matter of supplies and printing for county officers, it is ordered by the court that the county officers be author ized to procure any printing or supplies they may need whenever they see fit. The court now adjourned sine die. '' .'. Monday, Feb. 27th, 1899. The pew board of county commission ers convened according to law in special session this 27th day of February, 1899. Present, 8. F. Marks Richard Sco't, J. R. Morton, commissioners; Elmer Dix on, clerk; J. J. Cooke, sheriff And now on this day the following business was had, to-wh: - . In the matter of levying a bicycle tax this matter ooming on regularly to be heard under the new law and the court being folly advited, it is ordered that, a tax cf ($1.25) one dollar twentv-five hundredths for each and every bicycle owned in the county be levied. In the matter of the bill of J. E. Mc Coy for repairing Clackamas bridge, the board Of connty commissioners having i''4"i'ined said repairs on said bridge nu being Hilly saUbfietl, it is oioereu that said J. E. McCoy's bill for (SIJUO) three hundred and sixty dollars tit bo ne the contract price) be allowed, and he clerk is hereby authorized to issue a warrant in favor of J. E. McCoy for said amount. i f . In the matter of the bill. of the'secre- tary of state for a certilied copy of the new cominittsionera law, tne court oemg fully satisfied, it is ordered.thut said bill for ($4 75) four and seventy-five hun dredths dollars be paid outoi the con: tingpnt fund. , I he court now adjourned sine die. . I K&OULA& MARCH TERM. Be it resolved that at a regular term " the county' court for the county of Olnokamts, for the state of Oregon, begun in Oregon City, in said county and state Monday the oth May . March, JBUi), 1 lie same Deing tne nisi Monday in said month and the time fixed by law for holding a regula- Jerm of said, court. Pnsent, Elmer iJixon, clerk; J, JL. Cooke, sheriff. ' ; . Wheieupon a term 01 said court is ue gun and held on Wednesday, (lie sin day of March, 18!ft, the same being the first Wednesday in said month and the ime fixed bv law for the first day of said term of court f r the transaction of county business. Present, 8. F. Marks, J. H. Alortou and R. Scott, commission- sioners; Elmer Dixon, clerk, and J, J. Cooke, sheriff, . , , ( , Tilt f'oiirt eonvenedi according to law, and now on this, day the following busi ness was had, to-wit: j,.,!. i, , ... In the matter of the petition filed by L. Vosburg et al. for a change in the Ahpmathv road-r-In the matter of the petition filed by J. L, Vosburg and more than twelve nousenoiuers 01 mo vjumy living in the vicinity of the proposed road described in the petition and pray ing viewers to be appointed to view and locate a county road in Clackamas county. Oreaon, described as follows: flnmmencinif at a noint 80 rods west fmm the northeast oorner of aection 32, tnv nHhin&soath. ramte 1 east Jof the Wi amette meridian: tnence norm one half mile to the open line; thence eaat on open line to a distance of about 20 rods ot the southeast corner 01 me uunu half of section 2U: thence in a north easterly direction to section line about 20 rods more or less from one-hall mile stake between sections 28 ncaVJ; tnence mirth mi sictiou line nearly as practica hln to the eountv road at the northeast Mirner of section 6. in township 6 south 1 enst of the Willamette meridian. 6am ufttitioner filed hU affidavit of notice posted respecting said road, showing ilmt there had been posted one on the rourt house bulletin board and three on three of the most public places in the vii'inltv of the proposed road more man 30 days prior to the presentation of the same, tie also Died a 00 11a tor t iuu ac cording to law. . , ' The court being fully advised, it i ordered that said petition be laid over to the April term. In the matter of the pt-tition of view ers on the petition of John Herguaon et aj for a county road In the matter of the report of W. II. Counsel), J. t. Kia- ley and F. M. Sumr.er, viewer! appoint ed at the last term of the county court to view and hxate a connty road situ ated in Clackamas connty, Oregon, de- scribed in lull on page 5 01 this journal, aid viewers filed their report showing : that thev Dad met on ino ui u; LOCAL SUMMARY Ican loan from $500 to $1500 at 7 in terest on No. 1 mortgage security, one to three years time. H. E, Ckoks. Mason & Hamlin and Kimball parlor organs for sale at Oregon City Auction House, opposite postofBce. Ready made dress fekirts from $1.50 to $3.00 at the Racket Store. ' t A few cheap reliable watches at j Younger's . , . . ... Highest cash price, baid for second hand household goods at Belloniy & Busch. ..... . Money to loan at 8 percent interest on mortgages. Apolv to C D. & D. G. Latourette. ., , , , , ,;., , . And the prices are onoted so ridicu lously low that it will pay you to call. Celia Goldsmith. . 1 , i t The Club tonsorial Darlors. P. G. Shark, proprietor, shaves for 10 cents." A full line of cigars and tobacco is . kept. - Dan Willians has added to his stock of groceries and provisions a full' line of Feed and hay. Goods delivered to all parts of the city free. Corner Seventh and Center streets , , . ,i Ribbons, embroideries, laces and all kinds of notions at the Racket Store. Money to loan at 8 per cent interest on mortgages. Apply to C. , D. & D. 0. Latourette. .,. , .,,. I have abundance of money to loan at 8 and choice loans will be made at 7 ' u. a. DVB. , When in Portland bo sure and call at the Royal restaurant where you can get toe pest too meal in the city. 2o3 First street, corner of Madison. Win. Bohlander, proprietor. . .,. , ,,,, Younger, who has had a life-long ex perience, will clean your watch for a dollar.1 ...... ; r -.,.. , . For Ihe next thirty davs we will sell all trimmed and untrimmed hats at a gteat reduction. , Miss Goldsmith. Wanted 100 'watches to repair at $1 each, at 0. A. Nash's, Postotnce build ing.. ti. " Shoe repairing of all kinds at F, H Cross' harness shop, opposite A O U V bnildhig on the hill, ; During my absence I have planed In charge of my dental ollice Dr. W, T. Lyon whom I can recommend to my friends and the public in general as a skillful and reliable dentist. . .. . . L. L. PlCKKNS. Steam thresher and separator for sale on reasonable ' terms'. -. Inquire at my residence one mile east'of Sunnytiide Postoffice, Clackamas county, , .. .. . MkB, AONKS CltUIKBUASK. ' For good work horses and fresh milch cows call on W, W, Ikvin,. Barlow, Orel Keep a close watch, for Miss Gold-, smith's immense millinery opening. , 45 cents round trip from Oregort City to Portland and return via Southern Pacific trains. One way rate 25 cents, Tickets now on sale at rairoud depot; Trains, leave Oregon City at 8 :40 ai.m.i anl 3:35 p. in f and' arrives from Port land at 9:23 a. m. 'and 6:52 p.m. "Save time byusing the quicker route. ' ' VVeekly Oreginian and Coukikh HkhaM) for $2 per year. t Good for ; , This Coupon presented at our store with 30c will get you a full-sized Q ounce bottle of - Dr. liakci' s Celci'ij and IT CURES Sleeplessness Dizziness .!", Headache Nervons Debility Biliousness Dyspepsia Stomach Complaints Constipation , Torpid Liver Female Complaints Neuralgia Neivousness I 3. r rv T-TTT1SJTT F.V qj pATE DRUGGIST ui : Baking Powder Made from pure cream of tartar. Safeguards the food against alum. , Alum baking powders are the greatest mcnacers to health of the present day. . . . : ' t' - ' i, . ... ROVAt MKIN9 OO. , NSW YODK. ' " School Election, The annual school election last Mon day was a .very quiet event,, and only 185 votes were polled in three wards. Charles 0. Albright was elected direc toi for three years by six majority over Dr. W . li. Carll. chairman of the hoard. The vote for director in . the different wards was as follows: , ,. First ward Carll, ,35 ; Albright, 30. ' S.cond ward Albright 38; Carll, 35. Third ward Albright; 27 J Carll, 20. , Mr. Sarah M . McCvwn was re elected clerk without opposition. .An indication of the high standing of both candidate for director, was the evenly divided vote between, Dr. Carll, whose three-years term expires this week has been a fai'hful member ol the board, and an active promoter nf school interests. He retires with, well earned laurels. Mr. Albright, the new direc tor, was born in Oregon City, and has been an active business man and tax payer liere for the past 22 years, Like nis predecessor, he will take a practi cal, active interest in school affairs. The bbard will hold a meeting tonight to canvass the vote, and attend to such other business as may be presented. , The morning after the annual meet ing held laBt week," Mrs. McOown, the clerk, discovered a mis-laid sheet of the school census that fell nnder ' her deBk. Its recovery made a difference el 40 in the number of children of school age. Instfad of lloo there will he lltn peo ple in Oregon City school district No. 62, who will draw their proportion of school money. ; California Ranch to Exchange ' for an Oregon Ranch ltiO acres, Tine level rich land, fenced and improved, good house and buildings, fine, wtcr, wind mill lank, piped over place. , Fine fnuii ly, orchard and vineyard,, .all stocked and machinery of all kinds, three, in ilea from poBtollice and six miles from county seat (Madera) of Madera county, California) on two lines of railroad, ISO miles from . San ,, Francisco, ,80. .miles pouth of Htockton; three miles ..from riv.ir. This p'ace dots not need inigiit llig Wit' enrr bn if deidrud a difdi- run all abound ii iinil wutdi4 rfitv'tfl porn re each ynr, I'ri.ie J7,0ii0! W4nt u g'M I ranch i t Ort-uoiii 8'id , Mill, exchnrgi stock, and machinery uls v A ldii'Hi. " "' Tj. A'. tiTI-PI'RXti rH. ... -t- i A.nlii9-Wlwrfi 0:iklAtld,"J.il. :; ... ., .: ., .., ., 85 Cents . . ' v J .. DR BAKER'S CELERY and KOLA COMPOUND the true nerve tonic contains' the" most succf ,sful nerve and blood reme- die; known to the medical pro' fessiori. It has been so unifprmly, successful with us, it has produced such prompt and decided benefit in all cases for which it is recom--mended, that we know it has only to be tried once in order to con vince any suffererer of its merits. With this Coupon we help you to try it with slight expense. , , Baker's Celery and Kola Com pound gives natural rest and sleep to tired, overworked nervous men and women. , It quickly relieves pain and is a boon to suffering women. It strengthens the nerves, gives tone to the stomach.'invigor- $ ates torpid liver, regulates tlie bowels, and produces a healthy appetite and sound digestion. The full-sized dollar bottle we sell regularly for 65c, and when the above Coupon is presented, for 30c. To be had only of , - OREGON CITY e if 1 1 1 ; - t :ik .1, r .' . nd curtains all rv uu nf "rissfi 1