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OREGON CITY COURIER-HERALD, FRIDAY, OCTOBE 2?, 1899 PROBATE COURT. LOCAL AND PERSONAL PERSONAL MENTION. M. Phillips, of Clackamas, was In the city Wednesday. Balf Johnson, of Astoria, was visiting bis parents Sunday. -W. S. Bunnell is now tonsorial irtltt charge of larceny. Lost An Irish fetter, female pup, 7 months old, leather collar on, white spot on chest. 0. 0. Rose, Oregon City. Fred Yelkes, Indian, was sent to the state reform school on Wednesday by Judge Rvan. He was arrested on. a t Shark's barber shop. Frankie Myers, of Portland, is I he guest of her sister, Mrs. Dr. Beatie. Charles Galloway left Tuesday for the Galloway homestead at McMinnville. Miss Bertha Hanley, of Washington county, is the guest of Mrs. Dr. Lyons. Mrs. G. McComb left ' Thursday for Mabton, Wash., to remain during the winter. . . Otto Gengleback, of Clackamas , is quite ill. He recently returned from Cape Nome. v Kev. George W. Grannis, a Methodist minister of Salem, was visiting in the city Sunday. C. D. Latourette went to Salem Mon day to argue a case before the state su preme court, Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Howard have b;en visiting the latter's mother, Mrs. C. W, Gauong. Miss Mary Conyers returned Monday from a visit to her sister, Miss Nora Conyers at St. Helens. John McGuire and J. P. Murphy have opened a saloon at the corner of Main and Fifth streets, opposite postoffloe. Charles Wright returned Friday even ing from a fortuight's hunt. He trav eled over nearly all the Willamette valley. IProf. J. G. Koehler, the musician and onsorial artist, left Monday for San Francisco, where he will reside in the future. A. L. Jones, a prominent citizen of Mulino. was in the city Wednesday. He states that the Howard hill was about one-third graveled before the last rain set in. W. D. Kinnaird, inspector of govern ment surveys, returned from his trip in the Olympic mountains on Wednesday. " He was accompanied by A. M. Kirchen, Chafe coui A Smith and Al Richardson, of this ty. F. Jack, one of the prominent I r J 1. - voua men 01 Marquam, was marrieu 10 Misj Minnie Gray in this city Wednes day I Miss Gray, Is a daughter of Mrs. A, Graf, of Marquam. The ceremony was performed by County Judge Ryan at the residence of W. H. H. Samson. 1 Dr. D. A. Watters, presiding elder of Salem district, left Oregon City Tuesday morning for Viola, to do work under his jurisdiction there. Dr. Watters con ducted communion sir vices at the Meth ouist church here Sunday. The quar terly business meeting Saturday evening was very large and interesting J. 0. Hungerford, of Milwaukie, was in town Wednesday. He has just re turned from the Atlin mines, where he has owned claims for the past two years Mr. Hungerford is well pleased with the outlook there, and will return He had a contest in the Canadiau courts over his claims, but came out vie torious, although he was at considerable expense. LOCAL NEWS ITEMS. in of Plenty of money to loan at 7 per cent by Dimick & Easthsm. Wolf & Son have commenced suit the justice court against A. Mohler for 4 163.35. Born, in Oregon Oity, Tuesday, Oc tober 24th, to Mr. and Mrs. Dell Hart a girl. Weight 10 pounds. Next Sunday evening the services at the Evangelical church will be cod ducted in the English language. The "brick mill," of the Portland Flouring Mills Co., will be started next week for the first time for several years A meeting of the Abernethy reading circle was held at the residence of Cap J. F. Apperson, at Parkplace, Thursday evening. A special meeting of the board county commissioners was held Wednesday to read, approve and sign their journal of proceedings Mr. Baker, of Wilsonville, has sold his hops to Henry Weinhard, of Portland 12,000 pounds at 10 cents, lhe hopi will be used in making beer. Mrs. R. E. Roberts, aged 10 years who resides on Ninth street near Monroe fell on a slippery walk on Monday, broke her arm and dislocated her shoulder The first meeting of the Reading Club reeitly organized by Rev. E. S. Bollin ger, met Tuesday night at the residence of Mr. Brouihton. "David Harum" was read and discussed. August Zimmerman, wtio leu ncre wi th his family the middle of August for an extended visit among friends in ' Nebraska, has returned much improved in health. Mr. Zimmerman speaks of the corn crop as being ucjaralle!ed in ih history of the state. To see the fine A very enjoyable social and enter t linmeht was given at the Y. M. 0. A. rooms on Wednesday evening. There were songs,' recitations, music and refreshments. Fob Sale 5 acres of beaverdam land,. four miles from Portland court house, miles from Portland Heights; fine garden land. Will trade for good city property. Inquire at Courier-Herald office. . . The special committee of Court Robin Hood, of Foresters, has been appointed to make arrangements for giving a grand Thanksgiving ball. No efforts will be spared to make the affair a grea t success. County Judge Thomas F. Ryan has postponed the hearing of the petition of A. R. Stephens in the matter of commit ting Clauda, Lola end Christie Stepens, minors, to the Boys' and Girls' ail So- ceity, uniil Monday. The board of commissioners at their sitting on Wednesday made an order allowing owners to redeem property sold at sheriff's sale by paying 10 per cent penalty instead of 20 per cent as the law allows. The Willamette river has risen 5 1 feet measured at the upper end of the locks, from October 15 to 21, and 11.9 feet between the same dates, measured from the foot of the locks. The liver has been falling since. License to wed granted on 25th to Annie Kauffman and Andrew Beer, Minnie Gray and Allen F. Jack, Francis M. U'Ren and W. K. McCormack; on 24th to Maud Johnson and H. G. Free man; 23d to Caroline L. Engle and Wm. E. Young. W. K. McCormack and Miss Francis M. U'Ren were married on Wednesday evening at the residence of W . R. U'Ren, at Gladstone, by Rev. R. A. Atkins. Mr. and Mrs. McCormack will make their future home at the residence of the bridegroom at Paisley, Or. We have received a copy ot a new magazine that is destined to become favorite with the reading public. It is called "Everybody's Magazine ' and it will soon be at the head of the list of publications that have no other motive than to substantially fill a leisure hour or two. The price is but $1 per year. Special meetings at the Salvation Army hall Saturday and Sunday, Oct 28th and 29th. Brig, and Mrs- Marshall from Portland, will conduct the meet- ngs. . Mrs. Marshall's father, Rev Reach, will also assist. Kindly remem ber the date. Everybody is invited. Captain Ella Nelson in charge. The county judge has been invited by the board of commissioners of Mult nomah county to sit with it for consulta tion and the judge has been asked to Bit on equalization board so as not to com plicate matters, there being some ques' tion as to the legality of the chaii man of I the board acting in that capacity. Christian Science services are held in Willamette hall every Sunday morning at 11 o'clock. Subject for Sunday, Oct. 29, "Adam and Fallen Man." Sunday school at 12:10. Wednesday evening meeting at 8 o'clock. A cordial invita tion is extended to all who desire to at tend these services. The new rock crusher purchased by the county in the East, was taken ou on the road by Road Supervisor NeW kirchner of Mulino, last Wednes day. The new crusher cost $1350 delivered here, and is of the most ap proved, modern style. The taxpayers of Clackamas county will appreciate the new rock crusher, as it means good im- peovements in roads at a minimum cost. The county has hi'ed John Dole's engine to run the crusher. He is paid $4 per day for engine and engineer, Judge Rgnn Makes Several Or ders During the Week. In the matter of the estate of George Stock, deceased, Anna Stock, adminif tratrix, filed her final account, and De cember 4th, was set as the time for hearing objections to said final account. In the matter of the guardianship of Orley, Alley, Elmer, Vernie, Lizzie and Annie Smncker, minors, C. C. bmucker, the guardian, was authorized to pay off the standing indebtedness, and to loan the remainder on good security. David Will, executorof Margaret Will estate, ordered to sell personal effects at auction." v ; Margaret A. Wilson," executrix of es tate of J. G. Wilson, filed final report and December 4, 1899, set as time for final hearing. - Final report of B. Sullivan, adminis trator of estate of M. Lavelle, filed, and December 4 set as day for final hearing. $15 Suits For Gentlemen' EDUCATIONAL. . Notes Pertaining to School Mat ters. " The Clackamas County Educational Association will hold its ' regular monthly meeting at Osweg o next Satur day. An excellent program has been arranged, and it is expected that there will be a fair attendance next Saturday. As Oswego is only four miles from here anr. the road is in good condition, it will be a delightful drive from Oregon City. The Oswego people have made arrange ments to entertain the visitors hand somely. The teachers of Clackamas county should make it an obj-et to at- tend this meeting of the association. FRATERNAL MATTERS. Lodges to Ac- The Sack Suits we mention are way above par in quality Tightness, and are worthy of a better price. No $30 Suits made by a first-class merchant tailor are superior in fit, fashion or contour anyway, it costs nothing for you to see them and judge for yourself. Patterns are the fashionable stripes and plaids in ' the various color tones of brown and gray also blues, blacks and mixtures of pure wool and fast color. A perfeat fit guaranteed at $1 S the suit. $15 Topcoats Strong values at the price. We have the modish brown and tan covert and English Whipcord Toppers, of the stylish full box pattern, self-lined, with or without velvet color, light and heavy weight. Our large selection alson embraces fine heavy doublewora Kerseys and rough-faced Oxford 'grays. Would be extra values at $18 or $20. are Getting Down tive Winter Work. A number of Oregon City Artisans attended the institution of Valley As somblv of Artisans at Hubbard last Saturday night. Among those who as sisted in instituting the new assembly of 40 members were Master Artisan E. H. Cooper and wife, G. 0. Bacon and wife, J. T. Searle and wife, Mrs. Mattie Ringo, Mrs. S. A. Gillett, 0. A.Miller, Rrt Rini?o. Max Ramsby and Bert Stafford. Willamette Camp, Woodmen of the World, will make a fraternal visit to Oswego Woodmen next Wednesday evening. . Falls Oity Lodge, A. O. U. W., is making great preparations for a banquet and entertainment to be given to Clack amas county Workmen and the Degree of Honor at Willamette hall, next Tues day night. Myrtle Lodge, Degree of Honor, will assist in the entertainment. Oregon Lodge No. 8, I. O. O. F., gave a social, and banquet to visiting members from Portland. Several ad dresses were made. County Judge Ryan was toastmaster. McLoughlin Cabin, Native Sons of Oregon, will -give a smoker and social at Willamette hall one week from next Monday night. Invitations will be is sued to pioneers and a number of native born Oregonians. The affair will be in charge of County Recorder T. P. Ran' dall, Henry Meldrum and J. W. Cole which assures its success. Now that tr.e evenings are growing longer, an increased activiity in frater-1 nal circles is noticeable. The success of a lodge depends on openiDg promptly on time, and the presiding officer should close the lodge when the busi ness of the meeting is over, without an- necessary dillydallying and much epeechmaking. An extended deviation from these rules will kill the most prom ising lodge in existence. Myrtle Lodge, Degree of Honor, has initiated 35 new members during the past two months. The Foresters are making arrange ments for their annual ball to be given on Thanksgiving. Chief Ranger Rogers is doing good work for the order, and the result is new members almost ev ery meeting. NOTICE TO TAXPAYERS AND PROP ERTY OWNERS. pvlKrGNE PRICE HATTERS d CLOTHIER Largest Clothiers In the Northwest New Location Fourth anil Morrison, Porttanrl, Ore. J ; The Clumge in the Telephone Office. So much interest has been displayed regarding our giving up the telephone exchange which we have conducted ever since its organization here, that we feel an explanation is due our friends. Our large and growing businesses have come to such a size that they requwe our un divided attention.1 We were so cramped for room for our large stock that we had a 22 ft. extension added to one store, and a, complete new basement for stor age and manufacturing. Even with this added room 1932 sq. ft. of flior space we still needed the space the telephone exchange occupied, and we felt obliged to ask the company to take it out. The superintendent of the telephone company informs us that for the future he shall take the Oregon City service under his own charge have his own op erators ; and having rented more com modious quarters, will undoubtedly be able to give the very best of servicp. Our customers will profit by the room and time that we gain by the change. C. G. Huntley, W. A. Huntley. . As the board of equalization is soon to convene we think it opportune to sug gest that the rate of assessment be lowered as has been done in other coun ties, so that our county will not pay more than ber share of the state tax. Of course such action would raise the rate of levy but we would not have to pay the extra state tax as if the assess ment rate was higher. Property in this county has always been assessed higher than in Multnomah and some other counties and we have been compelled to pay more state tax in proportion. Mult nomah has this year reduced her assess ment one third, Jackson county 25 per cent, and so on. The only objection to lowering the assessment is that it makes the rate higher, although you do not pay any more tax in the aggregate. TUMng Tableware. Don't throw away your old tableware any more as A. Baumann, of Ely, is pre- ho hmurht with Dared to renlate them with Royal sil (KClUltUiouivv.u o f - him would be a surprise to tue nauve ver. xiu ut jim ju Oregonian. j work guaranteed. call. Good Notice is hereby given that the Board of Equalization of the county of Clacka mas, State of Oregon, will, for the week beginning Monday, November 13th, 1899, be in attendance at the office of the county clerk, in said county and state, for the purpose of publicly exami ning the assessment rolls of said county for the year 1899, and correcting of all errors in valuation, description or auall ties of lands, lots or other properly. It is the duty of all persons interested to appear at the time and place herein mentioned,and call the attention of said Board to any errors "in assessment, valu ation, double assessments, or property not assessed, so that the same may be corrected in the manner pro vided by law. Eli Williams, Assessor, Clack imas County, Or. Umbrellas. We have just received a shipment of fresh, new stock, finest from the factory, We can save yon themiddelman's profit, and give you the latest styles and guar anteed goods. Tight roll, steel rods, swedged handle. Notice the goods and prices in our window this week. Hcktley's Book Store. For Sale An old established general merchandise store in Oregon City pay' ing $200 per month. Party will stay with buyer six months and guarantee profit and teach him the business From $3000 to $5000 required. Inquire at Coubier-Hkrald office. T. P. 8. C. E. Entertainment. The Presbyterian Y. P. S. 0. E. gave a very enjoyable entertainment and so cial at Shively hall on Tuesday evening. The following program was rendered, af ter which refreshments and games were indulged in : . Prayer by the Pastor. Duet by Elenor Williams and Anna Thomas. Recitation by Minnie Myers. Club swinging by Robert Warnei . Quartet, "When Mamma Puts ' the Little Ones to Bed," May Andrews, Miss Hula Hayes, Frank Aldridge and Allan Frost. Charade in 4 acts, "Elocution," Lou Albee, Aunt Jemimah ; Minnie MBrJ, Sophia Jane; Ma'ud Butler, servant girl ; David Thomas, French waiter; George Califf, French count; PeteTragilo. store clerk; C. A. Muir, Chinaman. Recitation by Hulda Holden. Duet by Nina Caples and Clara Wil liams. Trio by Mrs. Munsey, Anna Smith and Tom Smith. Solo by Tom Smith. Dialogue, Minnie Myers, John Scroggs and C. A. Muir. Acetylene Gas. Be independent of gas and electric cor porations and own your own lighting plant. The National generator does not have to be cared for oftener than once in 15 days. It is positively safe and is recommended by all insurance boards We light residences, churches, stores factories and towns at 40 per cent less than other systems, with double the il lumination. To responsible parties will ship machines on thirty dtys' trial. Send for free booklet on Acetylene Gas. We want good agents. National Acetylene Gas Co., . Buffalo, N.Y, Bismark'a Iron Nerve Was the result of his splendid health Indomitable will and tremendous energy are not found where Stomach, Liver Kidnevs and Bowels are out of order If vou want these dualities and the sue cess they bring, use Dr. King's New Life Pills. They develope every power of brain and bouy. Only ) cents Geo. A. Harding's drug store. ua 1 rin 111 w si Consult the Dictionary And other works of reference when you want to be sure. Consult Our Prices When you wish to get the lowest prices Fed Line Celery Compound$l.00size 75o Wood's Sarsaparilla 1.00 " 55o Tablet 15 " lOo Tablet.... .10 " 5o Prescription and family receipts a sp ecialty. CHARMAN & CO., Phone 13 Cut-Pnce Druggists. Auction Sale. I will sell at public auction at ttie Will farm, one mile south of Barlow on S. P. railroad, on Saturday, November 11th, 1890, at 10 a. m., the following described personal property i 20 head of cattle, including 9 cows. 5 head of horses, 25 head of hogs. 1 farm and spring wagon. 1 self binder. 1 mower. 1 sulky hay rake. Plovvs and harrows. Derrick fork, 1 cider press. 1 fanning mill. 1 hop and fnit sprayer. Blacksmith outfit. Household furniture, etc. 1 organ. 1 sewing machine. 1 kitchen and 1 parlor stove. Cooking utensils. Terms cash. D. WILL; Executor of Will estate. W, H. H. Samson, auctioneer. Patients Attention. After November 1st Dr. Somrner will be found at his residence, rear of Hunt ley's drug store for the present. R. H. Tabor has been appointed agent for the Albany nurseiies and those who can not wait till he calls can address Box 132. Oregon Oity and gut trees at nre. Best stock only. at Story of Slave. To be bound hand and foot for years hv the chains of diseaee is the worst form of slavery. George D. Williams nf Manchester. Mich., tells how such slave was made free. He says: "ny wile nas oeen so neipiess iur uve jram that she could not turn over in bed alone. After using two bottles of Elec tric Bitters, she is wonderfully improved and able to bo her own work." This supreme remedy for female diseases (inirklv cures nervousness, sleepless ness, melancholy, headache, backache, ( working med'eine is a godsend to weak, sickly, run down beople. Every bottle guaranteed. Only 60 cents. Sold by Geo. A. Harding Druggist. Circuit Court. New actions filed during the week : Adeline Carberry vs. Patrick Carberry, for divorce. Jennie Williams vs. Charles William for divorce. V. R. Hyde vs. James W. Roots, suit for payment for making abstract. John 0. Beck vs. Harriet K, Beck, for divorce. Bertha Armbruster vs. Florin Arm bruster, for divorce. Alice Breeding vs. John A. Creeding, for divorce. Busan A. Cooper vs. Jbhn Cooper, for divorce. W. E. Carll vs. E. Parker and wife. suit on security note.' Volcanic Eruptions Are grand, but Skin Eruptions rob life of joy, Bucklen's Arnica Salve cures them ; also Old, Running and Fe ver Sores, Ulcers, Boils, Felons, Corns, Warts, Cuts, Bruises, Burns, beams, Chapped Hands, Chilblains. Best Pile cure on eartn. unves out rams ana Aches. Only 25 cents a box. Cure guaranteed. Bold by Geo. A. Harding, Druggist. For Orer Fifty Voar An Old and Well-Tried Remedy. Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup has been used for over fifty years by millions of mothers for their children while teething, with perfect success. It soothes the child, softens the gums, allays all pain, cures wind colic, and is the best remedy tor Jiiarrncea. is pleasant to the taste, Sold by Drug gists in every part of the World. Twenty-five cents a bottle. Its value is incalculable. ' i(e sure ana ask (or Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup, and take no other kind. For Sale A nice plastered house with 6 rooms, hall, pantry and closets; barn and other buildings; situated in Park place. Price $1000. tor lurther partic ulars inquire of Mr. Holmes, Parkplace store, or address Mary J. Dicken, Ore gon City, Or. HO CURE-NO FAY. That is the way all druggists soil (SHOVE'S TA8TKLES3 CHILL TONIC (or Malaria, Chills and Fever. It is imply iron and quinine in a tasteles form. Children love it. Adults prefer to bitter, naus eating ton.'cs, Price, 6O0