7 5 OREGON CITY COURIER-HERALD, FRIDAY, AUGUST 4, 1899. I Midsummer Sale I I Prices Effect India Linons, Crash Saltings Coverts, Printed and Solod Color Lawns Dimities, Bicycle Saltings J i r Printed Organdies, Dotted Swiss .HWte,9rgaiidJejj and Mali , : Crash Skirts and Parasols 4 , . t Remnants o! Table Linens Cheap r - -0 it ai McAllen & : ' I EXCLUSIVE DRY THIRD and MORRISON 7 ' . . ' - House work of any kind wanted by a young lady. Inquire of 0. P. Merrill, Gladstone. Threshing machine bill and receipt books at Courier-Herald office; 50 and 75 cents, , For Sale Two or more lots in Green Point addition to Oregon City. For par iculars inquire at this office. For Sale a good, heavy work horse Enquire of Sturgis Bros., Molalla, Or. , For the benefit of those who have not paid their taxes, Sheriff Cooke has re quested us to say that he will begin making up the delinquent list about August 1st, after which the tax payer may be liable for costs. If you want the news, read the Courier-Herald. Fruit jars and jelly glasses at lowest prices at Harris' grocery. Where Will We Spend Our Sum mer Vacation? This is the time of year to think about it, but before you decide, write for an elaborate, illustrated pamphlet showing numerous photo engraved views of the many attractions at the seashore and en route, and advantages of the Columbia river beaches as reached by the Astoria and Columbia River Railroad. Three hours and thirty minutes from Union Depot, Portland, to your beach hotel, in a magnificent parlor car without change or transfer is a convenience and luxury few resorts can offer. Such is the initial attraction of this favorite resort. J. C. Mayo, Gen'l Pass. Agent, Astoria, Or. Sewing machines from $25 up. Sold on easy payments- Burmeister & An dresen. T. B. Hankins is authority for the statement that he is still sawing wood this year as usual notwithstanding the statement of others to the contrary. As he has had six years experience in the business it might be to the advantage of our Oregon City readers to see him. Will also sell first-class family wood for $2.50 per cord. Bobbed the Grave. A startling incident, of which Mr. John Oliver, of Philadelphia, was the eubject, is narrated by him as follows: "I was in a most dreadful condition. My skin was almost yellow, eyes sunken, tongue quoted, pain continually in back and sides, no appetite gradually grow ing weaker day by day. Three physi cians had given me up. Fortunately a friend advised tryiug Electric Bitters, and to my great joy and surprise, the first bottle made a decided improve ment. I continued their use for three weeks, and am now a well man. I know they saved my life and robbed the grave of another victim." No one should fail to try them. Only 50cts, guaranteed, at George A. Harding's drug store. Auitiaiujjlita ii,,iiiallil,iiilii iHiii.,iii.r'H mi The White is King We sell the White and Queen Sewing Machines Prices from $25 up v Machines sold on BURMEISTER TUB IIBE OX McDonnell GOODS IMPORTERS " . PORTLAND, OREGON ....... J. H. Howard, August Asmus and C. R. Woodward attended the grand coun cil of the Improved Order of Redmen at Pendleton last week. Mr. Howard has the honor of having been selected grand sachem ot the order in Oregon. The amendment introduced for the reduc tion of the admission fee, was lost by a large majority. The representation from the tribes was reduced to one for the charter and one for each 50, or frac tion thereof, over 40. Oregon City now has two other head grand officers of fra ternal organizations. T. F. Ryan in the Eastern Star, and F. T. Rogers in the Foresters, while O. H. Dye is in a fair way to eo through all the chairs in the A. O. U. W. grand lodge. Many inquiries are being received from the East at the local land office, asking for descriptions of vacant govern ment land. These letters are being re ceived daily, usually with a stamp for reply. Some peculiar questions are asked. A postal card was received Monday, and the enquirer wanted to know how much government land would be worth after it was put into cultiva tion, etc.; whether the country was set tled up with foreigners or Americans. He did not inquire anything about In dians, however. Some Easterners im agine that the vacant government lands of Oregon are a vast area of prairies in a wild and uncivilized country, instead of the most valuable timber land in the world, convenient to all the advantages of civilization. The Cliautauqua. The annual meeting of stockholders of the Willamette Valley Chautauqua Association was held Saturday after noon. The report of Secretary J. W. Gray showed that there was a net profit of $300 after paying all expenses and for mer indebtedness. The following offi cers were elected: President, W. C. Hawley, of Salem ; vice-president, C. H. Dye j secretary, J.W.Gray; treasurer, T. F. Ryan ; the other members of the board of directors, J. T. Apperson, George A. Harding, E. E. Charman, Dr, W. E. Carll, H. E. Cross. The report of the treasurer showed that the total receipts from licenses and gate admis sions was $3366 28, and the total expen se to date was $3004 98, leaving a bal ance of $362, o net profit of about $300. During the last afternoon the baseball cup waB awarded to the Ohemawas, and medals were presented to the winners in the bicycle races. One of the num bers on the musical program in the evening, was a solo by Mrs. Charles W. Pope, entitled -'Amid the Flowers I Wander," and for an encore, "'Cupid and I," from the Serenade. "tt iiliiii.,iiiiliiiinmii iiiiiailliiiiiiiilliiiiittwianaiiimiill Easy Payments. &, ANDRESEN CITY JKWELERS a t s- a t a Ttm nnnnx tat S 8 ..... 8 LOCAL NEWS ITEMS. Edward Thayer has been granted a pension of $8. ' 1 z1 '"' Bornlin Oregon City July 28th, to James Demmeir and wife, a son. .;; The north-bound Southern Pacific pas senger train now passes here at' 8 :35 in the morning, .instead of ,7 :05 as for merly, i ) ii.y .;! 5 to IPHW The North Pacific "conference of the German' Methodist church,' has been conductinga.well attended camp ;meet ing at Milwaukie during the pa'jt week. 'Residents of the neighborhood of Os wego have, been amused considerably over the fact that some Oregon Cityites have been scouring - that section for free donkeys. ti rH! ' The Oswego baseball team defeated the Maple Lane team a few days ago by a score of 16 to 9. Immediately' after ward the Ramblers of Portland, de feated the Oswegos by of 14 to 13. August Peters has filed a suit ior a di vorce from Anna Peters, on the plea of dersertlon. The unfortunate couple were married in Oregon City, Septem ber 15th, 1897. The attorneys for the Dlaintiff are W. S. U'Ren and C. Schue- bel. : Joseph Schneider sustained a fracture of one leg, while moving a steam wood saw down an incline Saturday afternoon. The tongue became unmaneagable, and flew around striking him on the limb, causing a fracture. .W.H.Young, the liveryman, will run the Wilhoit stage this year. The season opens July 5th. The stage will leave Yonug's Btable, opposite Electric hotel on Mondays, Wednesdays and Saturdays at 10 a. m. Last Sunday, E. C. Maddock retired from the management of the Electric Hotel, and is succeeded by Jacob Cas sell, the popular and successful proprle- tor of the Cliff House. Mr . Uassell js a successful hotel man, and will more than keep this house up to its usual standard. '. R. M. Allen continues as chief clerk under the new management. Sam J. Oglesby and family were in from Beaver Creek Saturdays Mr. Uglesby's little girl, who was six years old on the Fourth of July, tipped the scales at 9a 1-z pounds, inn cnild is a remakable heavy weight, considering her age, and is healthy and well mus cled. She can easily lift and carry a 50-pound sack of flour, and is unusually active for one of her age. Miss Gertrude Forbes, of McMinn ville, was married to E. J. Maple, of Or egon City, at the residence of her par ents, Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Forbes, Wed nesday, July 26th. Rev. T. L. Jones, of Forest Grove, was the officiating clergy man. Only immediate relatives and friends of the bride and groom were present. The bride was one of the highly esteemed young ladies of Mc- Minnville, and the groom is one of the popular employes of the Portland flour ing mills. J. W. Amnions, who recently brought a band of horses from Eastern Oregon, was arraigned before Justice Schuebel Saturday on a charge of driving nearly 100 head over the Clackamas wagon bridge at one time, Constable MoCown having served the warrant on the day previous. David Close and other wit nesses saw the defendant di"ide the horses into two bands, but they all stampeded together, causing the bridge to shake and tremble to its very foun dation. The jury returned a v erdict oi not guilty. John Gibson, a gatekeeper at Glad stone park during the Chautauqua, was arrested by Constable M. F. McCown, and was arraigned before Justice Schue bel Friday, for brutally kicking "Cap" Hull, an imbecile, who was loitering around the gute. He pleaded guilty, and was fined $5, although the verdict of the general public was, that he should have been fined about $25. It is re ported that Gibson insulted a number of people, and made himself generally ob noxious during the Chautauqua. Tho 5-year old son of Thomas Burke, climbed on an electric car and went to Portland Sunday afternoon, where he was picked up by the police. The au thorities were notified here that a lost boy had been found. M. Rosenbaura brought the boy home on a returning car, and the runaway was delivered to his anxious parents by Officer Shaw The little fellow evidently did not real ize where he was going, and being anx ious for a car ride climbed aboard un noticed, among the numerous Sunday passengers. Oregon City is credited with being the birthplace of several men of national reputation. Edwin Markham looms up a native of this city, and now the Rose burn Review rives Oregon City the credit of being the b'rthplace of an other celebrity. Rev. Herbert Johnson, a native of Oregon City and graduate of the state university, was recently cho sen pastor of Warren Avenue Baptist church, of Boston, Matta. He is 32 years old and is receiving much favora- ble comment on hln ability from the j press of Boston. . 1 i 1 1 PERSONAL MENTION. Miss Myrtle Montour has been visit ing friends at Osweeo. ; , William Oummings is looking after his hay crop near Oswego. 1 Miss Veva Tull, of Barlow, was visit ing relatives here Saturday, tj , . Miss M. 8. (Barlow, Barlow, has been visiting relatiyes here. ;j , , , f Miss Nellie Jones,; ot Forest Grove, has tan visiting friend here. . ;l "Mrl arid Mrs. J. Z. Holland, of Salem, have been visiting relatives here. ! Harry Jones has 'returned from an ex tended stay in BritishColumbial J vi ' j'. Misses Leonora and , Bertha Kay have been visiting Miss. Mary Mclntyre. T Miss Nellie" Loomis, of Eugene,: has been visiting Miss Zilpha Galloway, , G. W, Smith, of Astoria, has been vis- itinu his sister.5 Mrs.' David Graham. Peter Wilson and son, Frank, of Lo gan, were visitors in Oregon City Mon day. L. Grazer, the cottonwood farmer of Canby, was a visitor in Oregon City Friday. James Shannon, of Beaver Creek, re turned Saturday from an outing at Clat sop beach. Mr. and Mrs. J. Z. Holland, of Salem were visiting relatives here during the past week. Mrs. W. J. Wilson and family left veBterdav to visit L. McFarland and family at Dilly. Miss Vera Hedges, of Tacoma, has been visitinir her cousin. Miss Mamie Long, at Canemah. M. V. Hill, of Beaver Creek, returned Friday from a visit to friends at Pleas ant Hill, Lane county. E.L.Davidson, the Oswego photog rapher, is recovering from a recent se' vere attack of la gripe. Mr. and Mrs. E. H. Carlton, of Canby, who were attending the Chau tauqua, returned home Sunday. Mrs. W. B. Wiggins has returned from a three week's visit to her sister, Mrs. E. L. Blakeslee, at St. Helens. Mr. and Mrs. Ivan Chase and son and Miss Sade Chase, left Monday morning for a short stay at Seaside. A.D. Hale, editor of the Peoples' Press of Albany, was a pleasant caller at the Courier-Herald office Monday A. A. Porter, a brother of L. L. Por ter, arrived from Madison, Wis., Sat urday, and will remain here for several days. Miss Kate Lloyd, of Tacoma, who had been visiting the family of H. Hanifin, for the past month, returned home Sat urday. Grandma Livesay went to Oregon City Tuesday for a week's visit with her son, O. R. Livesay. Woodburn Inde pendent. A. W. Shipley, Rolla Worthington, John Haines and Arthur Davidson, of go, are camping on Eagle Creek this week. Miss Henrietta Dodson, formerly a teacher in the Parkplace school, was married to Cutling F, Califf in Eugene, a few days ago. Councilman R. Koerner's family are camping up the Sandy for their sum mer outing. Mr. Koerner will join them occasionally. Dell Hart, who has been assistant foreman in the carding room of the woolen mills, left Tuesday for Hanover, 111., to accept a foreman's position there. Mrs. J. E Uedges has returned from visit to her mother, Mrs. Bray, at Se attle. Miss Harriet Bray will remain at Seattle during the greater part of her va cation. H. W. Jewell left Tuesday to join his wife and family, who have been at The Dalles for sometime on account of Mrs. Jewell's health. They will remain there for a year. Miss Marie Vandersol, and Miss Floy Willis, of Portland, were visiting Miss Greta Strickler, during the past week. On Saturday, the two latter, left for an outing at Seaside. 8. W. Morgan returned Friday night from an extended trip through East ern Oregon. He reported the weather exceedingly dry there, and does not be lieve that there will be over a half crop there. George Spees, of Redland, was in town Monday, accompanied by his daughter, Ernistena, and husband, Her man Leitz, of Portland, who had been visiting the old homestead. Mr. Spees erected a large, new barn, this season, and has the greater part of his hay crop harvested. Attorney S. A. D. Gurley, of Arling ton, who had been visiting relatives at Canby, was here Friday. Mr. Gurley was formerly a prominent Clackamas county educator, but is now a prominent citizca of Arlington, holding the posi tion of city attorney there. Mrs. Gur ley and children are visiting her par ent. Mr. and Mrs. V. L. Mack, at Canby. Mrs. R. Hall, of Wilsonville, was a visitor in town Friday. Mr. and Mrs. J. L. Seeley, were vis itors in the city Friday. John Dickey, of Molalla, was a visitor in Oregon City Sunday. Miss Laura Conyers, of Clatskanie, is visiting the Misses Albright. W. N. Dean, of Borings, was a prom inent visitor in town Tuesday. Claude Simpson is again Oregon City reporter for the Evening Telegram. t Miss Eletha Cumins, of Beaver creek, is visiting Miss Myrtle Currin at Ely. R.: H. OrisswelL, a well known Wil sonville farmer, was in town Saturday . C. A. Burghardt, a prominent citizen of Barton, was a visitor in town Mon day- .7LVH'.W'. B. T. George, of Majara,t was a visitor id town for several days during the past week'."""'' "' i"' 'K ' ' , " A.1 D. Burnett,' a prominent citizen of Eagle Creek, was a visitor in town Sunday7;'.,'1!"";"'J .";"!-'' j. L. Hattan, one of the prominent farmers of Stone, was a visitor in town Tuesday. " -; " 1 ' ' ' "" Miss Pearl Beeman and Miss Grider, of Wilsonville,' were visiting friends here Friday. H. Thiessen, one of the leading far mers of Milwaukie precinct, was in the city Monday. Joseph Roberts, a well known farmer residing near Butteville, was in Oregon City Tuesday. D. C. Ball, one of the well known citi zens of Meadowbrook, was a visitor i n town Tuesday. Mrs. Ed Fortune, now of Roseburg, is visiting relatives and friends at Portland and Oregon City. A. J. Sawtell, the pioneer teasel grower of Molalla, was a visitor in town during the week. Miss Bertha Boyd, of La Camas, Wash., is visiting her brother, E. E. Boyd, and family. Jacob Peters, one of the prominent business men of Wilsonville, was a vis itor in the city Monday. . M. Bollack and family are enjoying their summer vacation at the home of Dr. C. Goucher at Mulino. ' Mrs. 0. E. Porter is visiting relatives at Halsey. Mr. Porter is now superin tendent of the telephone system at Ba ker City. Rev. A. J. Montgomery's mother, who went to Pennsylvania two or three years ago, is expected to return here Saturday. Grandma Frey, of Gladstone, has re turned from an extended visit to the state of Washington. She Bpent th Fourth of July at Tacoma. ' Misses Emma and Lizzie Wallace, of Des Moines, Iowa, who have been visit ing Mrs. Albee, left Tuesday for a tour in the state of Washington. Misses Edith and May Wishart, Vera Caufield and Hilda Walden, accompan ied by G. H. Wishart, left for Seaside Tuesday, to spend their summer vaca tions. Master Fred Parker went to Seaside Monday, to join his parents, Rev. and Mrs. Oilman Parker, who are sojourning there for the benefit of t!i latter's health. Councilman Frank Busch and family, who were camped in the vicinity of Springwater, returned home Sunday night. Mr. Busch says that the nights became very cold for camping. Oliver II. Ohlson, who recently re turned from Dawson City, says the cli mate agrees with him. He has encour aging mining interest there, but will not return now on account of the illness of his little daughter. Professor J. W. Gray and family, Mrs. F. F. White and daughter, Miss Jean, left Wednesday for their annual outing at Ocean park on the Tillamook coast. They were accompanied by H, P. Bestow as driver, who will return at once with the team. Rev. A. J. Montgomery came in from Government Camp Saturday afternoon, where he and his family are located for their summer outing. Mr. Montgom ery comes in every Saturday, and re mains over Sunday, filling bis pulpit while here. He reports the snow slowly melting, but the road is still bad for bicycles on this side of Government n i 1 M camp, uev, monigomery snu iHiniiy have a comfortable cabin for the season, and expect to receive much benefit from their outing. The molting snows that cause the mountain streams to be more or less swollen, are not conducive to good fishing at present. S. W. Downing, the new superin tendent of the Clackamas hatchery, ac companied by J. W.Berriam, fish cul turist, left last Thursday night to join the state fish comrniosion on a trip to upper Rogue river locate a site for hatchery, if conditions are favorable R. I). Hume, the Rogue river cannery man, has agreed to conduct a hatchery on that stream, provided the state will build one. Mr. Downing'g family have not yet arrived from the East, but he is well pleased with his new location. The racks at the Clackamas hatchery have been placed in pwition, and from pies- ent indications it is believe 1 thet a good catch of salmon e'g will be male. This House is --:iX mutt.-. imf-iT.. u.V . V'iiffiS'fl -- i,i am zaHtf.-SMTi I.. ant NOW SOLD But there are lome choice lota left as described below, which you at least ought to see before you locate your home.) i : ( , Adjoining lot, 50x100, Ideal garden spot, with milt trees, -shrubs, grape arbor, loe-cold spring water. Piice. ....... .,...,..(. :....;,,.... Adjoining lot, 60x100, ideal building spot, with fruit trees. 2 strong springs of clear, sparkling water; spring house 10x1 and hen house on thtslot;- Prloe..;. .... w. .....09 Adjoining lot, not ImproTOd, but under fence; Bus , view and several springs. Price.. Adjoining lot, 50x100; spring on this lot, running strong enougn to supply many lauiiues nuu good, sparkling water. Price .1400 Adjoining lot, 88x100, With fruit trees .&.;. 2 Adjoining lot, 50x100, with fruit trees; fine spring water.... All this property can be bought on easy pay ments. Do dot miss your ohance. You can never buy suoh choice, flrst-olasa property at such al most nominal nrice. because the use of pure water by your family raav mean more than money to J0.'1- .. KKANK uregon vuy. " ' i - Sol T. Garrison, of Mackaburg, was a visitor in town Wednesday. J. C. Bates, a well known pioneer at Redland, was in town Tuesday. Miss Bertha Goldsmith has been vis iting friends in Portland this week. F. A. Meinig, the well known Sandy landlord, was a visitor in town Tuesday. Mayor Latourette and Sheriff Cooke spent Sunday at North Beach on the II waco coast. Fred McCauBland left Thursday for Kellogg, Idaho, where he will engage in, carpentering. Thomas Deaklns, one ot the promi nent farmers of Clackamas, was A visitor town Tuesday. W. A. Oassedy, C. D. Harless and E. 0. Russell, of Molalla, were visitors In town Monday, J. W. Loder and E. E. Cumpston spent Wednesday and Thursday at High bridge, fishing. Miss May Lewthwaite, of Oakland, Calif., is visiting Misses Alice and Ma mie Lewthwaite. Miss Phoebe Yoder, of Oregon City, wsb the guest of Mrs. Walter L. Tooze, Sunday. Woodburn Independent. Dr. O. S. Seamann and Chambers Howell spent Sunday at Wilhoit, and report a good attendance of people at the Springs. Miss Beatrice Barlow, the pianist, says the Eugene Guard, will play before the Lane county teachers' institute this afternoon. Miss Nellie Loomis, of Eugene, who has been visiting her father, Dr. 0. E. Loomis, left Wednesday for her home at Eugene. Mrs. L. H. Whitcomb, who has been visiting her sister Mrs. T. L. Charman, for several weens past, is now the guest of her mother, Mrs. J. G. Bonnett, at Milwaukie. Misa Emma Lynan, a prominent school teacher of Pano, III., who hai been visiting her aunt, Mrs. L. Tenny, of Viola, left on her return trip Tues day evening over the Southern Pacific, Hats below cost at Miss Oelia Gold smith's. Now is your time to buy. For 8 alb, Span of grey horses; age, and 10 years; weight, 1430 and 1480 lbs.; price, $175. Inquire at Courier Herald office. You can save money by buying your millinery goods at Miss Cella Gold smith's. If you have anything to sell, advertise n the Courier-Herald and you will be pleased with the results. Homes For Sale, I have for sale twelve mules and fifty horses. These are eastern Oregon horses and weigh from 1100 to 1500 pounds. All young and some of thera broken to work. These horses may be seen at Robert Brown's, one mile east of New Era. For sale cheap and on time, if desired. William W. Brown. Closing Out Biqjele Sundries Grips.. , 05 Bells 10 Repair Outfits,. 10 Nipple Wrench 10 Wood Rim Cement.., 10 Tool Bags .25 root rumps 25 Cyclometers.. 25 Handle Bars, wood 50 Lamps 75 Saddles....... 1.00 Pedals, per pair....... 100 All other Sundries Equally Low. Huntley's Book Store ? S. The Automatic Chain Brush does the business, Ask to see them.