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OREGON CITY COURIER-ttERALt), FRIDAY, APRIL 7, 1899. 3 "f LOCAL AND PERSONAL LOCAL NEWS ITEMS. Seven per cent money to loan three to five years. W. S. U'Ren. Born, at Marquam to F. J. Riding3 and wife, April 3rd, a daughter. A fiw cheap watches for sale at Younger'i. Watches cleaned, $1. Born, in Oregon City, Thursday, April 6ih, to Theo Branton and wife, a son. A meeting of the Clackamas County Bicycle Association will be held at Jus tice Schuebel's office tonight. Elias Mosher, a pioneer of 1847, died near Red land a few davs ago aged 70. He left four sons and one daughter. James Cook has f 1 d a foreclosure euit in the circuit court against M. K. and S. E. Shipley to recover $972 50. Born, at the torner of Twelth and Taylor streets, in Oregon City, March 29th, to Otto Stockman and wife, a son. James S. Imel, of Parkplace, was mar ried to Cli.iitina Balddrut-ch, of Port land, Wednesday. Justice Schuebel of ficiated. The supreme court has affirmed the judgment of Judge M. C. Georee in sen tencing M. C. Magone, of this county, to the penientiary for two years. Rev. E. S. Bollinger will begin a se ries of sermons next Sunday at the Con gregational church from the life of Ja cob. The topic Sunday will be "Jacob's Edn." A fire started in the picking room of the woolen mills Monday afternoon, ev idently from spontaneous combustion. The fire was extinguished before the ar rival of the fire department. The dam age was very slight. Harry Sloper has filed a suit against the municipality of Oregon City to re o er $G4.t0, for damages claimed by reason of a horse backing off the em bankment with a buggy near the Con gregational church several months ago. The horse was instantly killed. ' Mrs. Mary Barrett, who died on the Abernethy last week, was aged 66 years and 10 months. She left five children, Arthur M., Edward H.. Minerva 0. and Ida F. Barrett, also Mrs. Belle Ken nedy. The funeral services were con' ducted by Rev. A. J. Montgomery and the interment took place in Mountain View cemetery. Register C. B. Moores has received information and plats from the survey' or-general's office, announcing that the euivey of township 7 south. range5cas and township 7 south, range 4 east, has been approved and is now subject to himettead entry. This land is situated in Clackamas county and is watered by the tributaries of the Molalla river Receiver Qailoway announces thi t business is increasing in an encouraging way at the land office, and there prom ises to be something of a boom in tim ber land proofs. During the past three years there has only been two timber claim final proofs, while there is now on the calendar seven final proof timber claims for June. There are also nearly forty homestead final proofs for May. Numerous inquires are now being made for government land in Tillamook and Lincoln counties. Parties have already gone to these places to look for land for themselves and neighbors. A sub-committee hi b been nppointed, confuting of the representatives of the newspapers of Oregon City to take charge of supplying the neces sary material for the souvenir for the National Editorial Association meeting at Portland. July 5th, 6th and 7ih, and to fee to the proper reception of the ed itors when they visit this city. Otorge L. Peaselee, of Pease'ee Broiher, was here during the wtek in the interest of the souvenir to be issued under the di rection of the state press association. It Is expected that this elegant souvenir will cost about $15,000, and Oregon City will be represented in proportion to the number of pages taken. Miss Jennie Phelps was married to Irwin Wheeler at the home of her par ents, Mr. and Mrs. 11. 8. C. Pbelps, near C-mby Tuesday, Rev. Myers being the officiating minister. A cplend'd wed- dins luncheon was served. The bride it a moat estimable youDg lady, and the groom is former well known sawmill operator in this county. Mr. and Mrs. Wheeler Kft on the afternoon train for Lexington, Morrow county, where they will make their future home. The fol lowing guests attended the wedding: Rev. and Mrs. Myers, H. C. Phelps, H. A. Vorplial and wife, Thomas Blan chard and wife, George Blanchard and wife, J. J. Cooke and wife, T. Blan chard, sr., and wife, George Randall and wife, Messrs. Briggs, Bluut and Si as and their wives, William Rauch and wife; Mrs. George Rauch, Mrs. Ar thur Brown, Misees Aletha and Daisy I'helps, Clara Blanchard, Gussie and Tttift Randall. Erne Rauch. Sarah Roals. Marv Vomhal. Lena and Lizzie I Trufla. Harriet Case; Messrs. Alvin and Hateey Phelps, J. Webb, Gilbert, Wil liam and George Randall, Arthur Blan chard, Let-lie Holmes, William and Otto Vorphal; Masters Alan Cooke and Paul B roderson. See the elegant display in Price Broth ers' show window. Go to the Cozy Candy Kitchen for chocolate creams. Secretaries of traternal organizations, etc., are requested to send in changes of meeting places, etc., for the directory column. Attention is called to the professional card of John H. Wourms, attorney at law, who has opened an office with Har vey E. Cross. The German Methodists of Milwau kie observed Eater Sunday with a splen did program of music and recitations. The church was tastily decorated. In the circuit court Kirk H. Hoover filed a suit for a divorce from Nellie S. Hoover and Edward M. Rosenthal wants a divorce from his wife, Florence, Miss Elizabeth R. Haines, of Oawego, was married last Sunday to .Grant White, of Portland. The ceremony took place at ihi home of the bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Haines Social notes for the Sunday Orego nian must be handed to the reporter by 12 o'clock on Fridays. Names of guests at social gatherings are not wanted, al though desired by local papers. Judge McBride will convene the April term of circuit here one week from next Monday. Two hundred and twenty- seven cases are already filed, 72 law and and 155 equity. Fifty-four of the latter are divorce suits. Mrs. Grant 0. Bacon was the recipl ent of a delightful surprise party at her home Tuesday evening. About 20 mem' bers of the Artisan Assembly were the self-invited guests, and the occasion proved a delightfully social one. The vestry of St. Paul's Episcopal church held its annual meeting Monday and elected the following : H. L. Kelly and John R. Humphreys, wardens; G. A. Harding, treasurer ; H. M Temple- ton, secretary ; W. B. Stafford, William Wright and Alex Lewthwaite. The Clackamas County Humane So ciety have decided to offer the following prizes in the essay contest recently an' nounced : For best essay by - pupils from 15 years old and upward, $7 ; from 10 to 15 years old, $4. The prize for best essay by pupils from 6 to 10 years of age, will be donated by a number of the committee. The Dago woman a id two boys, who were camped above the bead of Seventh street, have moved across the river. Since the death of the hungry looking PERSONAL MENTION. Spring- William Bard was down from water Tuesday. ' Ed Reckner is now salesman in Hol- man's cigar store. Mrs. H. L. Kelly is visiting Mrs. Hatch, in Portland. William Van Wey has been visiting friends at Marquam. Mrs. Minnie Cline, of Salem, is visit ing her aunt, Mrs. M. J. Shaw. J. F. Deyoe, postmaster at Canby, was a visitor here Wednesday. H. Breithaupt, a prominent citizen of Damascus, was in town Tuesday. D. W. Kirinaird and party have gone to Washington to inspect new surveys. Benjamin Athey, the well known pio neer of Stafford, was in town Tuesday. Andrew Kocher, the Barlow imple ment dealer, was a visitor in town Tues day. James Dickey, one of Molalla's favor ite sons, was a visitor in ttie city Wed nesday. Miss Lelia Jones was up from Port land during the week visiting her mother. Mrs. T. A. McBride and daughter, Miss McBride. returned luesday from a visit to Astoria. Councilman E. E. Charman has been confined to his room with illness during the past week. Justice Schuebel reports having caught 42 trout in Buchner creek during the first of the week. Samuel K. Lovell and wife, who have been in Skagway for the past two years, are visiting friends here. James A. Neukircher, road supervisor, with headquarters at Mulino, was a vis itor in town Wednesday. ; ' Dr. J. J. Leavitt, of Molalla, membtr of the county board of pension exami ners, was here Wednesday. Miss Hattie Smith and Mrs. Bergman, of Portland, were visiting Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Price, during the week. Miss Bertha Myers and Oscar Blair, of La Comb, were married at the residence Rev. A. C. Willey, Wednesday. Oonstable Meldrum McOown and Henry Salisbury went to Milk creek Sunday on a fishing excursion, W. F. Brock, of the business depart ment of the Oregouian, was here for a couple of days during the week. D. R. Diiuick, liverystable proprietor, and H. A. Vorphal, blacksmith, were down from Canby Wednesday. Mrs. T. W. Butler and children have moved up from Clackamas, and are how occupying a dwelling on the hill. Steven Hutiheaon and Peter David son, both well known residents of High- LOCAL SUMMARY beais. that accompanied the outfit, the woman has be en cutting wood and av-1 liinJ wer visitors here Tu s lay. Good draft team for sale or trade. In quire at Courier-Herald office. Tomato and cabbage plants at very low prices. A few Burpee's novelties (1899) given free on all orders of $1.00. 0. F. Street, Clackamas. I can loan from $500 to $1500 at 1 in terest on No. 1 mortgage security, one to three years time. H.E.Cross. Mason & Hamlin and Kimball parlor organs for sale at Oregon City Auction House, opposite postoffice. Ready made dress skirts from $1.50 to $3.00 at the Racket Store. Highest cash price paid for second hand household goods at Bellomy & Busch. Money to loan at 8 percent interest on mortgages. Apply to O. D. & D. O. Latourette. And the prices are quoted so ridicu lously low that it will pay you to call. Celia Goldsmith. The Club tonsorial parlors, 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 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 "! C. H.Dvb. When in Portland be sure and call at the Royal restaurant where you can get the best 15c meal in the city. 253 First street, corner of Madison. Wm Bohlander, proprietor. Wanted 1(0 watches to repair at $1 each, at C. A. Nash's, Postoffice build ing, tl. Shoe repairing of all kinds at F, H Cross' harness shop, opposite A O U W building on the hill, During my absence I have placed in charge of my dent il office Dr. W. T. Lyon whom I can recommend to my friends and the public in general as a skillful and reliable dentist. L. L. Pickens. - For good work horses and fresh milch cows call on W. W. Ibvin, Barlow, Ore. 45 cents round trip from Oregon Oity to Portland and return via Southern Pacific trains. One way rate 25 cents, Tickets now on sale at railroad depot. Trains leave Oregon City at 8:40 a. m. and 3:35 p. ra., and arrives from Port land .at 9 :23 a.m. and 6:52 p. m. Save time by using the quicker route Business Men's Carnival. The business men's carnival at the armory Wednesday night for the bene fit of the Y. M. C. A. building fund, was the event of the week. The hall was crowded to such an extent that at timet' desirable standing room was in demand. Sixty-five dollars was the receipts of the evening. Professor Gary was master o: ceremonies, and Mrs. F. F. White and Miss Veda Williams were the pianists. Among the entertaining numbers pre sented were selections by the orchestra, impersonation by Francis Galloway, autoharp solo by Lena Nemyre, solo by Frank Confer, recitation by Lou Albee, baritone solo by Laurence Hornschuch, and a recitation by Sophia Gantenbeim. The grand march and drill of the young ladies representing business firms was under the direction of Mrs. G. W. Stafford. The following young ladies in costume appeared to good advantage : Maude May, A. Robertson. Lydia Yoder, O. F. Hennings. Echo Samson, Wilson A Cooke. Kate Ward, Rogers & Parker. Gussie Maddock, Evening Telegram. Maude Noble, I. Selling. Gertie Shaner, Y. M. C. A. . Winnie Winesett, II. W. Jackson and II. Hargreaves. Lulu Adams, Yakeda. Myrtle Ourrin, Marr & Muir. Ella Smith, Heinz & Co. Veda Williams, Coupiek-Herald. Maud Blanchard, H. Straight. Metta May, Ely Bros. Maud Maddock, Electric Hotel. Anna Gantenbeim, Betlike. Hattie Pratt, Huntley's drugstore. Maggie Goodfellow, Huntley's book store. Carrie Gregerson, Mrs. M. E. HamiU ton. Aimee Bollack, Miss Goldsmith. Mae Young, Young's Stables. Edith Cheney, Oheney's photo gal. Daisy Baxter, R. Freytag. Addie Hughes, William Green. - Mrs. William Green, Price Bros. Allan Cooke and Joe Meldrum ought to have all the cake thev can eat for th next six months for their splendid cake-walk. THREE PAPERS Weekly Oregonian Oregon City Courier-Herald AND EITHER THE Northwest Pacific Farmer Rural Northwest or Farm Journal FOR $2.00 BEE HIVES And all supplies for Bee Keepers. SEEDS And everything for the Garden. Portland Seed Co, Send lor Catalogues. 169 and 171 Second St., Portland, Or. eraged one and a half cords per day. Tue outfit was arrested in Portland, lut the woman now has an industrial streak. Strayed or Stolen. One bay mue, branded on left shoulder, small crooked white stripe in face, two white hind feet and one whits fore foot with black dots; one bay horse, black mane and tail, star in forehead, and branded F on left sti fle, white on lip and note, hind feet white. Leave information or horses at Noblit's barn, Oregon City, where reward will be paid. The following new orders were made in the probate court: William H. Hus bands, administrator of the estate of the estate of Henry Klise, deceased, was authorized to set aside the personal property of the estate for the widow, Ellen Klise. W. T. Bunnell, adminis trator of the estate of Charles Bunnell, deceased, .reported that he had sold property belonging to the estate in Washington county for $20 30 per acre, which was approved. Lait Mo.iday, the ladies of St.. Paul's guild held their 25th annual meeting, and elected the following new otficers: President, Mrs. IT, L. Kelly J vice-presi dent, Miss M. Holmes; secretary, Mrs. Fannie Cochrane; treasurer, Mrs. T. W. Fouts. Only three of the original char ter members are now living, Mrs. E. D. Kelly, Mrs. Cochrane and Mrs. H. L. Kelly. During the guild's quarter of a century of existence, it materially as sisted in remodelling the old church, nursed the sick, and in tome instances has buried needy parishioners. At one time the guild raised $227 in one day for charitable purposes. Probate Court. In tl e matter of the estate of Charles Duncan, deceased, David Will, adminis trator, it was ordered that the adminis trator pay the balance due on the claims of Dr. Sellwood, Good Samaritan Hospi tal and Dr. Joseph!. In the matter of the estate of John Fullman, deceased, James Fullman, ex ecutor, filed his final report, which was approved, and the executor discharged. In the matter of the estate of Charles Murray. Sr., deceased, Charles E. Mur ray, executor, having executed bis oath I of office, 11. C. Stevens, H. S. Moody and G. A. Harding were appointed ap praisers of the estate. For Sale Cheap for cash ; gool farm '4S,!i acre, 20 in cultivation, balance mostly slashed, good pasture, good buildings, l)x miles from both Liberal and Molalla. Inquire of John Lotz, Liberal, Oregon, or at Courjeb-Uebald office. James Milne, a prominent ' citizen of Colfax, who lived hsre iri pioneer days, was a visitor in town yesterday. Marion Sannon, A. M. Scott and Ed Graves, all well known citizens of Mar quam, were visitors in town Wednesday. L. W. Gueiin and family, who have lived here for several months, moved back to Woodburn during the past week. B. F. Smith, T. Ackerson and Adotph Brockard were among the the delega tion from Needy, attending the couuty court Wedneeday. Sheldon S. Thayer, who resides on the Abernethy, graduated from the med ical department of state inivereity at Portland Monday night. He acquitted himself very creditably. Hans Paulsen, a prominent resident of George precinct, was here attending commissioner's court Wednesday. He reports early grain looking well, not withstanding the winter freeze. C H. Foster wa in from New Era Wednesday, and reports that the newly. repaired thoroughf.ire.known as theFos ter road, is now in excellent condition. The people of that section contributed 135 days volunteer work to the road. Charles E . Muir, who returned from Dawson City a few days ago has in creased in weight considerably during his absence. . 0. P. Scroggina, who ac companied bim there, is still engaged in mining. Mrs. II. L. Rodgers, Mrs. Lou Rogers and Miss Francis Cummings, of Canby, were visiting Mrs. A. W. Cheney Wed nesday. Lae Rogers, who was a private in the Vancouver regulars at Manila, has completed his term of enlistment and is now on his return trip home. R. L. Ringo and O. C. Blaney were in from Highland Wednesday, and re port that the road leading to that sec tion is iu such bad condition, that it is difficult to haul their-products to mar ket. Mr. Ringo says that the people of that section will plank the road, if the board of county commissioners will fur nish the material. Bicycle Repair $hop Bicycles, Sewing Machines, Guns, Etc., Repaired and Cleaned in a first-class manner at very reasonable prices A full stock of extras and repairs for Bicycles kept Sole agent for Clackamas county for Chase Tough-Tread Tires... .. . Bicycles for Rent.... Weekly Oreginian and Courier' Herald for $2 per year. For sale, a Percheron stallion, weight 1650 pounds. Is in good condition ; color strawbsrry roan. The property of Franklin Ford. Price $125. The horse can be seen at A. K. Ford's, West Ore gon City. Notice : Have you a farm for sale or for rent or do you know of any person holding farming lands that they wish to dispose of? If so, please write to any agent of the O. R. & N. Co. and he will send you a circular which will interest you. United Modern Vigilantes have one payment per month, no more no less. No per capita tax. When you seethe rate opposite your age on folder you know that's what you pay and you are not guessing what your next payment will be. Join the Oeegon Oity Branch. It's time to quit walking when you can buy a first-claes, fully guaranteed 99 bicycle with all ti e latest improve ments for $30. Look at them at Hunt ley's Book Store. For first-class handmade or machine made harness go to F, H, Cross on Seventh street, opposite A O U W hall, Prices reasonable and work guaranteed, Mote machinery and a new motor have recently been added to my stock of tools., and I am now prepared to execute work promptly. Satisfaction guaranteed and Prices within the Reach of All. H. W. JACKSON That Throbbing llenlt.hi Would quickly leave you if you used Dr, King's New Life Fills. Thousands of sufferers have proved their matchless merit for sick and nervous headaches. They make pure blood and strong nerves and bnild np your health. Easy to take Try them. Only 23 cents. Money back if not cured. Sold by Geo. A. Harding, druggist. ' W. Orepnian and Conrier-Herali $2 Opposite Huntley's Drag Store Oregon City jiHr-G. H. BESTOW FOB D00R8, WINDOWS, MOULDING and BUILDING MATERIAL. LOWEST CASH PBICES EVES OFFERED FOR FIRST-GLASS GOODS. bop Opposite Confrocatlonal Chnroh, Main Street, Oregon City, Or. R. L HOLM AN. Undertaker and Embalmei Carries a complete line of caskets, coffins, robes, etc Superior goods, Superior services at moat moderate prices. Kelt door to Commercial bank. Obkqon City - - - Obioo City Council. A spirit of improvement struck the city council at its meeting held Wed nesday night, and finally an adjourn ment was had nntil next Tuesday even ing when important matters will be considered. Sidewalks were ordered for portion I of Taylor and Monroe streets. An ordinance was read the first time for the improvement of 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th and 9th streets below the bluff, and an order was made to build a side walk on Sixth street along the Salvation Army barracks. The committee on streets and public property were authorized to purchase 60,000 feet of lumber and a quantity of crushed rock for sidewalk and street improvements. Remonstrances against the proposed sewer system on the hill were ordered filed. Tne matter of a reduction in the price of lighting the city was refeired to the mayor, with authority to male further negotiations. The street committee was authorized io proceed with plans for the repair of ihe Fails View stairway. L. Dickleman was given the contract to clean Main street for $35 per month. H. STRAIGHT, Groceries Provisions. Also Fan line of Mill Feed, Lime, Cement M Land Plaster. Every Woman Loves It. And likes to have it in her home. " Patent Flour " is popular with housewives who strive to please their husbands by Riving them the BEST bread and pastry, and that is only made by " Patent Flour," manufactured by the Ore gon City Mills. BY ALL GROCERS