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OREGON CITY COURIER-HERALD, FRIDAY, JUNE 9 1899. I CLACKAMAS Oak Grove. Oh such weathei I Rain, rain all the t';r,o. 1 think onr 8 immer will be rather late this time. Grandma Fort) r is on the silk list this week. 1 ne van u rove fen ool is piogrtseingj very nicely under (he management of i Miss Eliza Bumf, formally of Union Hall. Miss Ivy Graves was calling on her SHter-in-law, Mrs. D. VV. Gravjs, Sun day evening. Louie Ileinz is slowly recovering from a severe cut on his ankle received while slashing brush. Mrs. Commer is visiting her daughter Mrs. F. C. Klinger. Messrs. Graves and Grimm drove their cattle to the mountains last week. G. A. Moore was visiting P. M. Graves last week. Grandma Wright, who has been visit ing her son, 0. H. Wright, has returned to her home in Woodburn. Theodore Armstrong is visiting his brother, L. K. Armstrong, of this place. June 5. School Uirl. Ijtaan. D. A. Covert still oscillates back and forth on the ride and ponders over the question "Shall I go, or stay?" Gus Fischer has erected quite a com modious shed for the accommodation of teams when they come to mill. Emery Cromer has bought a new bi cycle, and when the roads get suitable for wheeling the girlB may expect a visit from him. Valentine-", as well as the weather, ssem to have forgotten their season. D A. Covert has received one, and would be vt-ry glad to know who sent it. There is considerable sickness in this neighborhood this spring. J.M.Tracy made a trip to Oregon City Satuiday, J. C. Young returi.-ed to his work in Portland Saturday. Mrs. M. E. Karten, onr school teacher is busy pn paring for the entertainment and strawberry social to be given in the gr.inge hall Friday evening, June 1(5. Mr. Kirkwood, of the State Nursery Company, is again in this vicinity can vassing fur fiuit trees. There is very littlo oats sown on the bottom land here this spring. Argus seems to be trying to outdo the writer of the moral law in his articles on a metal stai.durl, in the matter of length. Will bdiiio one plea-e answer him from a greenback standpoint? Mrs. Ed Morgan, of Portland, is vot ing her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Fischer, in oidcr to recuperate her health. June 5. READ Clitiri Itfl Unequal for Light Draft, Easy Handling and Durability Ilmitl.AND, Oil soon, Nov. 8, ISM. Mitchell, Lew! t Sturer Co., Portland, Oregon. (ii'Nfi.KMi. n: I desiro to oiler this as my testimonial in behalf of the 6-foot ( liiinipion Hinder mid Pundle Carrier purchased from you this year. For light ness in draft and ease of operation, sim plicity in construction and durability, will nay that no machine to my knowl edge is its equal, nor near it. Having cm 150 acies of grain, tho machine did not cause me five minutes' delay, conse qui nl lv not a cent for repairs. All the I'hutnpinn tnai'liines put in my neigh borhood have given equally good satis faction. In fact, I wa it no better ma chine than the Cham) ion. FllKD Sl'IIAFKH. Mitchell, First and Taylor COUNTY NEWS Stafford. Died At Tualatin, Jnne 1, 1898, of dropsy, Mrs. W. M. Day. Funpral and interment took place Thursday after noon at Stafford cemetery, under the auspices of Winona grange. Forty seven heavily loaded wagons and several people on horseback followed the re mains to their final resting place. The deceased leaves a husband and four chil dren to mourn her early departure from the three score and ten years allotted to the race of man. Miss Noble, teacher of the Frng Pond school, and Mrs. Rinearson, teacher of Stafford district, No. 41, combined efforts and gave a splendid all-day pro gram and a big dinner at the Stafford school house on the 2d inBt., which was well attended and showed the result of much careful training by both. To do justice in describing the day, space will not permit, but to think of all the good, honest enjoyment that can be had on such an occasion and the genuine catis- faction people receive in attending, could not possibly outdo the day and its pleasures. The county school superin tendent was prepent and addressed the schools with a few wcll-chofen remarks long to be remembered. Notwithstanding the inclemency of the weather, fruits, grains and grasses are putting forth and coming to maturity. Wild strawberries are turning red and a few dishes of strawberries, sugar and cream (not skim milk) have been in dulged in. Tame berries are growing, but slowly Eearly sown grain covers tho ground with its beautiful coat ol green. Grass will undoubtedly be a heavy crop wherever it was not winter killed. Some clover is in blossom and some earlier grasses are headed, some lodged. Beans that were planted two to five weeks ago rotted in the ground, and replanting Is the only thing that will make a crop this season. George Cline got bit on the arm with a crosscut saw quite seriously while try ing to force it to work. The wound is healing rapidly. Carly Elligson, the boy who broke his leg while climbing over a picket fence, lias tieen up and around for some time but his leg was weak and becoming crooked, so he had to be taken to tow n and have a brace strengthen it. made to stiffen and The rooms of Weissenborn's residence have been treated to a new coat of p lii t , giving them a very cheery appearance. June (1. Birred Plymouth Rck eg8 fir set ting. Fifteen for . At SunnyBlope farm, 2 miles south of town, or leave orders at Charman & Oo.'s drug store. Gko. Stevens, manager. CHAj1 SPECIAL FEATURES Eccentric Sprocket Wheel on Binder attachment 16 2-3 per cent added power when bundle is tiedand discharged. No choking on the CHAMPION Force Feed Elevator WHAT USERS Cheerfully Recommends the Champion Highland, October 25, 1898 Mitek-U, Lewit t(- Slaver Co., PortlanJ, Oregon. Gkntlkmkn: The Champion Binder bought of you the past season has given me good satisfaction, and am well pleas ed with it. We can cut grain that anoth er make of machine would not handle All the farmers we out for are more than pleased with the work, and have promis ed us their entire cutting for another year. Can cheerfully recommend the New Champion Binder to my friends, acquaintances, and fellow farmers who expect to buy Binders iu 1S911. G. Waixack. Send for Catalogue and Book full of letters users of Champion Binders and Mowers. Lewis& Staver Co. Streets, Elwood. ' And still it rains, but they are haul ing lumber for- the U. B. ch urch at El wood. A. S. Henderson and Lee Cadonan went to haul lumber this morning with a four-horse team. The roads are in bad condition but it does not look as if they would be any better soon. A few of the young people assembled at the school house last night for spell ing school. Some of the Elwoodites attended the literary at Colton. A young Hunter found the way into the canyon where I. M. Park lives and captured his daughter, Rosa, and when we hear from her again we expect she.will be a Hunter too, as they were going to stop in Oregon City and be wed. They are on their way to Palmer, where he is working. Miss Marilla Woodward is visiting her parents. ,; . . . The last letter received from Eddie Park stated he would be-home by .. July 4th. 8ai,li Vate. June 3. Viola. Oregon mist still continues. . It seems Mther cool, maybe we will. have some snow. Viola literary society is still growing larger. People are coining from far and near. There were eight who rode the goat at the last meeting. The society now publishes a paper called the "Viola Vapors," it is very interesting. Come and see. Mrs. Hayden, formerly of this place, who has had bad health for quite a while, is improving under the care of her new doctor. Miss Minnie Walker and Mr. Charles Rutherf jrd attended the Teachers' Asso ciation at Harmony. I wonder what has become of that pearl of great price. A number of the friends of Frank Mattoon surprised him one day by ap pearing at his home, with axes in hand, with which they slashed several acres of land for him. One of our young bachelors passed through this place the oiher day carry ing someining. some said it was oue thing and some another, but ye scribe saw him from close quarters and de clares it was a lamb. Miss Cora Ward and H. Mattoon were buggy riding not long ag on the streets of this city. Mr. Brown has his mail delivered at Mr. Tennev's. Edna, I woiMn'tallow that. ' - :-' Mr. and Mrs. Brock are the happy parents of a fine son. We are anticipating a union Sunday school picnic at Viola in the near future. June 6. B. A full line of Spalding's "official" baseball supplies in stock at Huntley's book store at Eastern prices. ffiPION BINDER Suits Oregon Farmers Better than any Other SAY RELIEF RAKE Keeps the inner end of Cutter far clean in all co idit'o is. i from .... J ( PORTLAND. OREGON Hiyhland. Highland is still attempting to become reconciled to winter weather in summer. We had a hailstorm yesterday, and still have mud deep enough to disgrace Jan uary, Fruit this year is a failure' in this locality. Wheat and oats look fair at present. Stock looks well, but gardens are in bad shape for the want of sun- shine and warm weather, The Highland Baptist S. S., will cele brate Children's Day with appropriate ceremonies and a good program, June 18th. Mrs. Nora Miller has charge of the principle part of the program. Every body invited ' Some of the Highlanders are affected with the whooping cough. Bees are commencing to increase and muliply; in other words, swarming. A Jnion 8. S. pi cnic will be held near Viola June 21,- composed of Viola, Red land, Springwater and Highland Sunday schools. A baby show will take place at the same place and time. Willrs Mayfield erected a new frame barn, J. C. Tucker, from Springwater, boss carpenter. Eli Fellows put up a wood shed, T. B. Jones and G. R. Miller are putting up new fences. L. Parish is making improvements, such as fencing, buildinis cellar and painting. We endorse and believe every word the critic uttered about nur roads in your last issue and admire his courage for proclaiming the truth. We know positively from observation and experi ence that such is the case in other dis tricts besides New Era June 6. C. Bullrun. The 3d of June, and still it rains. Will it ever stop? There will be a party at the home of J. Cline on June 4th. Every one. cor dially invited. An oyster supper was given at the home of A. Andre Friday evening, in honor of Mrs. F. H. Brigham, of Port land, who has been visiting her sister, Mrs. Andre. C. Saw. June 3. Liberal. The Maccabees are going to give a Fourth of July celebration at Wright's Springs. Albert Killin, of Handy was at liber al Sunday. Ttie fall wheat is ready to head out and so are the apples. The hay crop will be good if it eer gets any sunshine. E. Dodge, of Handy, was the guest o E. VViight Sunday. Mr. Dodgo has i fir.Q S -...-..!. i uus jinn ui Eir)t,rs nun me U-it we seen of him and his ben girl they were going up the road at railroad speed nothing in sight but a cloud of mud. Mike and Willie Mulvey were visiting Iriemls at Liberal Sunday last. Comt '.gain. Jim ea B it is hard work to cook enough to cat. Never mind, your wile will be heme next week, then you will have to clean the kitchen. Mrs. Ella Linn and E. Blair are visit ing at Liberal. A jolly. party of eight, from Liberal, attended the ball at Molalla Saturday evening. 1 here was a large crowd, gooi music, good order and no whiskey Glad to note the diil'erence from what it. was a few j ears ago. Parties from Scotti Mills, Mulino, Monitor, Needy and (ihid l idiiig-t attended the ball, and nil said it was a success. The dancing club at Liberal expects to luve a largo crowd if weather permits next Saturday night. K June (!. Rural Dell. e are patiently waiting for a seed time to I'omo, Some of tho farmers have their oats vitroled, but it is a little too damp to sow. Our school opens on Monday, June 12 for a two month's term. G. Nue, of Needy, has been engnged to te ich. Rev. Commcr came to fill his appoint ment last Sunday, but the day being rainy, the house was not opened, so he did not preach. F. F.ynian is Intending to move to Polk county this fall. T. Ogle is on the sick list. Children a Day services will be held at Smyrna Sunday. Frank Sax went to Portland Sunday, where he expects to learn the pa!nters' trade. Remember the meeting Friday, Satur day and Sunday. June 5. Dew Drops. Red Front OREGON CITY New arrival! In Press Gooda, Fine Unlmm, Whit tiooda, Skirts, Wrner Corsets, Golf Shirts. lp-lo date Millinery at reasonable prices. Fin Kkmr Too, IS.H0 M1. Flna Japan Rioe 5c; rlean Bust. Voitrl Oil 75c: Hll ,Vsll,m ran for 75c Fin Salt 55c fur tin) lbs; Sack Salt 40c cwt. Hood Giwn or Roast CoftVe 10c t with spoon llo. Fine 60o Twu for lOe. Tea Dust, J lbs i'w (lloas Starch 5o, Arm it Hammer Soda 4c. 3 it Gold llust anil 4 good Soap 25c. Klasile Starch lOo, tho bo. 2 Ana picture! and lS-inch plaeque free with i pouinl aiarv.h. Trade for all kind of Produce MAY SHOWERS Bring forth June flowers; likewise the season when there is a demand for various kinds of lighter clothing and furnishings; particularly adopted to different outdoor sports and enjoyments. In the following lines we offer an infinite variety of Staple and Fancy design in METROPOLITAN SHIRTS SPECIAL SEAM JEANS DRAWERS LADIES' SHIRT WAISTS SPRING and SUMMER UNDERWEAR Special attention paid to Men's Clothing , fnSNC PRICE BROS. Harmony. School closed May 26. There were nine graduates this year and eight last, making more in two years that in the twenty-five years our school has been established, The teachers' meeting held in the school house on May 27, was largely at tended. We are pleased to learn that Mr. and Mjs. Bowland have been hired again to teach the full and winter term of our school . Prparations are being made for Chil dren's Day, to be observed the last of tl.is month. The following committee on program was appointed: Misses Martha Sturchler, Ada McLaughlin and Lizzie Blakeney. The fruit crop seems to be pretty good, with the exception of plums and prune's. Strawberries need a little more sun, Our regular pastor, Rev. R. D. Streyf fler, will noi preach Sunday afternoon on account of other appointments, but the superintendent of Memorial Sunday school, of Portland will talk awhile in his place. Mrs. Longcoy, of Clackamas, was at the Sunday school in the interest of the W. C. T. U. Decoration Day was duly observed, some going to Clackamas cemetery, some to Multnomah and others to the the parade iu Portland. Quite a number contemplate going to Ringling Bios, show, to be held in Port land the 12th and 13; h. Wm, Brinnand his t-teinn, A. King, of Corvallia, aj vi.-iting the former's sister, Mrs. K. Hall, the last of the week. Miss I.U' v Lovelace, of Oiegon City, has been i ilitii; here the past week. Mrs. K i t is expecting her brother, B, Phillip and family, of Manning, Ore., the latter part of this week. Miss A. McLaughlin, who is teaching at Stone, was in our midst Sunday. Miss Lena Rusk, who has been spend ing the past two weeks at home, will re turn to Portland this week. S. Claik made a trip to Oregon City hint Monday, Mr. Scribner, who has been cutting wood for Mr. Hall, has quit and is go ing to try mining for awhile. Mioses Sarah and Mathilda Kaiine, who are working in 1'ortl.ind, came home Saturday evening and returned to Poitland Sunday. An old schoolmate of Charles and Al bert Fankliauser is visiting thtm at present, He is from Minnesota. There are some prospects of its clear ing up. June 5. Lilac. yew Era . We, uve had quite pleasant weather for the last few days. Mr'. James Jessie was visiting her sister Sunday, Mrs. L. Furgoyson, of this plaro, who has been quite ill for the pant week. Mr and Mrs. J. C" Newbury went to Portland Tuesday on business. Fred Curgoynewas visiting his parents Saturday and Sunday. William Bremer went to Portland Fri day to purchase a new bicycle. Mr. Wilbur and Laura Newbury went t ) Oregon City last Saturday on their wheels. Miss Anna Schefchick made a trip to Oregon City Monday. M iss Lena F.ngle went to Canby on Tuesday morning. Mrs. A. Bremer and daughter, Mrs. Buburg, went to Portlond Monday on busintss. Quite a number of New Era people intend to accompany the conductor's ex cursion to Salem next Sunday. Mrs. A. Wells visited Portland Sun day. Dr. L. Furgoyson went to Oregon City Monday. John L. Manners is a guest at the home of M. Dooney. June". Widk-a-Vakb. Twenty-five cords of wood wanted at Coi'RiER-Ih'RALi) office on accounts. Red Front House OREGON CITY Good Square Meal 15c; Lodging 13c Board and Lodging $3.00 per week Table Board $2.25 per week Over Red Front Store; Entrance aide Street FETK ADAM 8, Manager HOSIERY, PLAIN and FANCY GLOVES NECKWEAR SUSPENOFRS E B Williams' Old Stand OREGON CITY, OREGON Maple Lane. Only a few of our people went to Ore gon City on decoration day, as it was quite stormy. Mr. Davies is building a new granary. J. Duffy was out and measured up about 303 cords of Mautz & Oo.'s wood Friday. Myo Brayton will cut wood for E. E. Martin for a while. Jim Forbes is aUo cutting wood for Mr. Martin. A young couple were married at Mr. Surfus' Friday evening. The bride was a niece of Mrs. Surfus, but your corres pondent did not learn the particulars. S. F. Roman, of Oregon City, spent Sunday with h'u sister, Mrs. J. G.jrber. Mr. Rothie, of Portland, accompanied by his sister, were were guests of Miss Mary Waltemathe Sunday. The wedding bells will soon be ring ing at Maple Lane. Mr. and Mrs. Gerber called on Mr. Waltemathe Sunday afternoon. Miss Kate Mautz left Monday after noon for a stay of a couple of weeks at H. Williams', In Oregon City. Miss Annie Mautz visited her sister in Oregon City last week and attended the closing exercises of the West Oregon City school. Lost, srtayed or stolen, somewhere within the city limits (of Maple Lane), a bottle of whisky. The finder will be rewarded by returning it to the owner. Mr. Shortledge and m sons, George and Isaac, will leave shortly for a trip up the country to assist with the har vest. Don't forget your best girls, boys. June 7. Pansy Blossom. Molalla School Report. District 35. Total number of visitors, CO; total number of pupils enrolled. 46 j days taught, 64; days attendance 2, 420Ji days absence, 294.1. Those that were neither absent nor tardy during the term, are, Vera Kayler, Clara Rams by, Chester Dickey, Julia Yenny, Del bert Ramsby, Florence Patti, Principal. Zelma Shaver, Assistant. Our school closed Friday, June 2. The following progi am as rendered : Song, "Always do Your Best," school. Recitation, "Harry's A. ithmetic," A. Elmer. "Vt cation Rlivine," Emma Dick. Song, "A Song of the Flag," bv a number of girls. Dialogue, "'pmo.ial Day," teachers' and pupils. Recitation, "June" Eirneut Schatz man. "Roll Call," Julia Yenny." Song, "Twilight," school. Recitations, "Delight of Boyhood," Ralph Elmer. "The Weather," Ralph Harless. "More Weather," Alta Rams by. Tableau, "Marble Game," boys. Dialogue, "A Family Fluny." Recitation, "Bad 'I Can't," Gertie Adams. "MyDoll.-Genneive Shaver "Two Indians," two bovs. Recitation, " " "Mrs. Robbins. "Antany's Oration," Lorena Ramsby. Flag Drill, children. Recitation, "The Last Day," Edna Adams. "Vacation." Iva Shatzman. Song, "Robin," by three giils. Dialogue, "Prof. Nicholos, Graduate from Sleepy Hollow. Recitation, "What a Little Girl Said," " Eda Vick. Miss Patti and Misa Shaver deserve great credit for the fuccefsfnl manner in which they have conducted our school, and the very successful program that was rendered the l:,s: day. We wish them success in the future and hoping that they may be with us next fall that they may teach us another successful term of school. It the preSOUt Sllnshina will lnt,t - ..... ,cov a iu FT days the farmers will ba dona. Ilia Infest for years. . Our road boss. J. R. Shnvor. !.. m. menceu to work the roads. Shaver & Engle drove a band of cat tle to Portland. O. D. Eby and wife were visiting tho latter'g parents Saturday and Sunday. J. Harless made a flying trip to Ore- . son City Tuesday. Miss Mattie Levette ha3 returned . home, from the Portland schools, to suend her vacation. Frank Adams and wife are laid up with the mumps. J. V. H. County news continued on 7th page.