2 OREGON CITY COURIER-HERALD v FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 22, 1901. CLACKAMAS COUNTY NEWS S Logan. We are sorry that ai article reflect ing on the social parly given by Mrs. Brown was published Feb. 8th, in this paper, as correspondenCH from Logan If we had known it was intended a an insult it would not have appeared. We are particular that all our correspondents i-hould not be. o i e personal Mother Brown, as she ia called, is well known and highly reelected by all, likewise her sou, for whomthe intuit, if' it was such, was intended. Editor. Oswego. A musical and literary entertainment will be given at Oswego Grange hall, Friday, Feb. 22nd, 7:." p. m., when the following program will be rendered: Selection, Oswego orchestra. Bong, '"The Armourer," George Wat kins, of Portland. Recitation, "My First Becital," . A. Jewell, of Portland. 8ong,"8wallows," MiSs Maude Spring er, of Portland. Recitation, "Speech of Regulus," Mr. Jewell. Song, "Asleep In The Deep," Mr. Watkins. Recitation, "Sparticus To The Gladia tors," Mr. Jewell. Selection by orchestra. Readings from great orators, Mr. Jewell. Song, '-Holy City," Miss Springer. Recitation, "How Ruby Played," (by request) Mr. Jewell. Duet, "Lead Me Gently Hon.ei" Miss Springer and Mr. Watkins. Refreshments will be served by the dailies' Aid Society. Admission 15 nts. Proceeds for benefit of Metho dist .parsonage. Union Hall. Spring is almost here. Grandma Burns is on the sick list, but he is slowly lecovering. Jacob Crader of New Era, is visiting his daughter, Mrs. John Burns. Misses Mollie and Eliza Burns have 'leeu visiting relatives at New Era for die past two weeks. IiuLa f'ringer was visiting at J. H. Burns' last -Saturday. There is coni-i leiable sickness in this neighborhood. Frt'iik Hilton, who has been very sick .t his home, is slowly improving. Robert Vorpahl was In this part of the rountry a few days ajjo buying hogs, and iioiiglw several ul tlmin from Mr. Burns. Gtorge Ranch was down to S 'e his 'irotlur, Jacob Ranch, who lives at (Jladstone. Jacob Ranch has been sick, but is now getting better. J. L. Thomas Iiub been sick with la uriupe for the last week. Joseph liriggs, who has be-n visiting Ids parents in this place returned to Idaho a few days ago. School will close at this place next Friday with a short program. The ex ercises will be held in the hall. Feb. 18. Backwoods. Sellwoml The people of Sellwood delight in hav ing a good lime, which was proven by the social given Saturday night. A good urowd was in attendance. Bob Demorit nas his foot "down pat" in the lancers, drices's orchestra furnished the music, liob Thompson, the manager, always keeps strict order. The lire department 'if this place will also give another grand tail on March 2nd. Everybody i cor dially invited. In the garden was laid The most beautilul maid That ever was seen in the morn, She was made a wife The first day of her life, And died before she was born. Eve. Elwood, The Creeks are up and booming and bridges are Moating. Itev. D. S. Utterback and family have uoved to Oregon, City. Charley Freeman is quite sick, and nine people think lie has measles Mat and Rupert Park are out from -begun City visiting relatives. Richard Bittner, of Oregon City, is .vol king for his father, Chris Bittner Mr. and Mrs. Bovlan.of Clarkes, were lie guests oi VV . I. Henderson battir lay and Sunday, VV. 11. Wilson m ule a flying trip to own Saturday. Ilmdaiightor, Ida, who ad been working in Oregon City for lie piiNt week, accompanied htm homo A, S. Henderson, while shaking hands tith a borne, was bitten on the cheek, ait not seriously. Guaranteed to be the best mg, which is a better guarantee of a dealers and agents for cheap wagons MITCIlKI.l., LEWIS (litchelL W rbove the market price ot the best grades of wood stock for the privilege of a closer insjn tion and mote igid examination of each piece and to enable them to skiui off the cream of the v;iuu timber offered m the market 1 1 KNCK WK CAN ABSOLUTKY GUARANTKK a supcrionttquality of timber in Mil CI ILL WAG ONS and it is just as. impossible to build a good wagon wit ho d good timber as it is to build a good house without a good foudation. The foundation of a wagi-n is the timber We know hat everybody claims to have the best, b'utyou can't see under the paint. In buyii'g a wagon you must trust to somebody's word we claim to be tt list worthy and reliab'e; beside, we leave unpainted the underside of such parts as we can (reaches tounges, etc.") so tlf.it you can confirm our statements. We guarantee every stick fully. MITCHELL WAGONS lire iigh't-rutiniiig. well proportioned and well finished, ami, taken as a whole TllE 15F.ST WAGON ON THE MARKET Today. You can't make a mis rake if you get a MITCHELL. Mitchell, Lewis k Stave r Co. First and Taylor Henry Cadonan has none to Portland to see his brothers, Maurice and Lee. Rav Wilcox, of (tUtA hH. Hnnnt: Katnr. (day and Sunday with his grandfather, J. Mrs. M. A. and Alice Henderson were visiting Mrs. Hammett one day this week, Lalla Rookii. Lojan. Since our last writing death has claimed two members of our community for his ownMrs. Nancy McOubbin, sged 82 years, and Mrs. Valma Gerber, aged 32 years By the death of Valma, wife of Samuel Gerber, a once happy home is broken up and its mem bers scattered. Born, to the wife of Clem Clark, on Feb. 9, a girl. Charles Wolfer baa moved to his new home here, which he recently nurchased of G. B. Trotter. W. W. Austin will leave for Montana on Saturday February 23, where he will spend two years as principal of a public SCHOOL The Misses Nellie and Nora Austin will accompany their father to Califor nia soon. A wood camp has been started on the Chase place and cutters are in demand. Owing to the prevalence of measles in the neighborhood and the recklessness of some in exposing themselves and en deavoring to scatter them through the country, the board of directors, with ttie consent of the teacher, decided to close the school, as there were but 10 days more of the present term left. Highland. The following is a report of the High land school, district No. 33, Clackamas county, for five months ending February tn : No. pupils enrolled, 52. No. days' taught, 97. Whole number days' attendance. 4200. No. days' absence, 1300. ThoBe who were neither absent nor tardy during the term were: Lester Fel lows and Hell Jones. Those receiving 100 in deportment ev ery month were: Frank Kirk and Vena Mayneld. On the afternoon of the last day a short program was rendered as follows: Welcome song, school. Recitation, Bell Jones. Recitation. "Charity." Blanche Mil ler. Song, "Break the News to Mother." Ada and May Robertson, George Miller. Kecitation, Agnes Krotin. Recitation, Pearlie Miller. Song, "Home is Where the Heart Is," school. Recitation. "The Girl Who Hadn't Time," Myrtle Jones. Hong, "Twilight is Falling." Blanche and George Miller, Ethel Cumins, Ger trude biiockley. Violin accompanist by James Rutherford. Kecitation, "A Sliver in His Toe," Hurley Fellows. Recitation, "The Dead Doll," Tressie Cumins. Song, "You Don't Know How to Play," Nettie Miller and Bell Jones. Recitation, Martha Pouting. Recitation, David Rutherford. Song, "Where Our Mamas Never Die." Frank Kirs, Mora Kernes, George Miller Recitation, Mora Kernes. Recitation, Bueney Gard. Song, "A Serenade," George and Blanche Miller. Recitation, Nellie Welsh. Recitation, "Three Black Crows," George Miller. Song, "The Baggage Coach Ahead," Fdith Hargrove and George Miller. Recitation, Nettie Miller. Recitation, Minnie Krohn. Song, "Bird With u Broken Pinion," school, Essav, "Education," Vena Mavfleld. Song, "Vacation," school. Names of those enrolled during tue term were : Curtis Kandle, James Rutherford, Frank Kirk, Lester Fellows. Hiram Fellows, Frank Jones, James Robert son, George Rutherford, Evans Parish. George Mil'er, Charles Callahan, Omar Shockley, Edward Callahan, Stephen Fellows, Philip Put 7., Oscar Wise, David Kiithoilord, Hurley follows, Claud Wise, Robert Pntii, Lance Shockley, Bumeid L,inn, Myrtle (lurd, Ellen Kirk, Hoy Uraee, Vena Mavtleld, Blanche Miner, I'.ttiel uuiiiiiih, J'.oitli liuekner, Ora Welsh, Myrtle Jones, Hell .lone., F.cho (iithens, Tresnio Cumins. A alio May field, .Minnie Krohn, Lena Put., .Nellie welsh, Nettie .Miller, I'e.irlie Miller, Manda Fellows, Moral Kernes, Hester Pouting, Martha Pouting, May Robertson, Gertrmlo Shockley, Ada agons possible to build. Representing 65 high grade (best possible to build) than all the talk irrespon si t can possibly give you Co., the in;ikcis m cue iWlTCI IKl.l. Streets, Robertson, Mary May field, Agnes Krohn, iiauuing Kronn, Nellie liuckner. &DITH HARCJUOVK, Teacher. Eagle Creelc. The sun is shining again after the hard rain. Dry weather doesn't agree with "Webfeet," During the pleasant weather everyone was sick, but when it ' rains everyone is supremely happy. Eagle Creek nas not been heard from for some time, nevertheless it i all here and flourishing as of old. H. Gibson has bui'.t a new store in Eagle Creek which seems to be a suc cess. James Bell and family, of this place, are preparing to move to Sandy. Mrs. L. A. Winesetc, of Oregon City, is moving out on her new farm, recently known as the Poe place. James Simpson made a trip to Port- irna last week. Valentine day passed almost unevent fully. The girls are ceasing to be popu lar or something ails the boys' pocket books. Perhaps it would be wise to contribute to both. A great many of our young people in tend to go the masquerade at Damascus Feb. 22.. J. S. Smith, of Oregon City, was' out on his farm last week. Mrs. Lucy Glover gave a party to her friends on Friday the 15th. at her home. The day was anything but one of those cloudless, bright sunny days. It poured down rain from dawn till night, but for all that there were a great many who ventured out. An elaborate dinner was served at 2 o'clock, p. m., to which all did justice. Among those present weie : Mrs Howlitt, Mrs Simpson, Mr and Mrs Woodle and family, Mrs Duncan, Mrs FoBter, Mrs Wilbern, Mrs H Gib son, Mrs Chas Foster, Mr and Mrs Als paugh, Hugh Currin, Mrs Lucy Glover, Misses Dells Glover, Pearl Foster, Mag gie Smith, John, Walter and Matt Glover and Zona Forrester. The Sandy Ridge Sunday school has been organized once more! Mrs. Simp son Is superintendent; Mrs. Duncan.see retary,and Mrs, Zogg, as treasurer. Misa Dora Brackett, who has been at tending high school in Portland, has re turned to her home of this place, on ac count of a recent illness. John Glover and brother, Waller, are going to Wardner, Idaho, where the former has been for the past three years. Andrew Douglas, of Dufur, has pur chased the old Douglas place, and will probably move over in the Bpring. SWKETXKHS. 3Iaile Lane, An acquaintance party was given at Mr. tteard s Saturday night by the neigh bors. Mrs. Beard recently arrived from Wisconsin. The evening was spent in social conversation by the old folks and in games by the young folks. Those present were: Mr. and Mrs. J. R. Myers and family, Mr. and Mrs. F. Wouruis and family, Mr. and Mrs. A. Bauman, Mr. and Mrs. G. F. Gibbs; Messrs. John and Mike Gaffney, Courtis and Tommy Gibhs,Jrmes Myers; Misses Jessie and Letha Jackson, Sopha and Martha Bauman, Miss Bailey. We are glad to say that Mr. Beard and family are very mush pleased with Oregon. J. R. Myers and Sew Sing sold their spuds last week for 55 cents per sack. Mike Gaffney waa down home last Sunday and brought back some stump powder. Misa Jessie Jackson visited her aunt at Carua Sunday. J. F Gibbs made a business trip to the metropolis Saturday. J.C.Dixon and A. Mautz went to Portland today to purchase the bell for the achoolbouse, Feb. 19. Wkboot. , Barlow. Still it rains 1 People in our vicinity have had la grippe. E. Scott anb wife, of this place, who nave been visiting friends and relatives at Marquam, returned home a few days ago. Mrs. Zeigler, who has been r" tl" sick list, is aula to be arou" ' j, .. Weiggep'" iu.y we e in Bvow tiisworth ?rrt ., (,ve ' ... gt i voi'.. i j. !!:. ' ' ' . .ne to Port- Ian 1 11 uaJB. E --.i t his com to J. Marks. N. Watkins had the misfortune to lose a cow, caused by the railroad train ruii' nig over her. Mr. King is hauling hay. John king and family have moved into the Quint house. The valentine ball at Needy on the Hih, was reported to be a failure. There will be a dance at Barlow on Fri.iay, Feb. 22. The eutertaiuuient and basket social at Mackstinrg on the 10th, was a grand years i-xpcrienee in wagon bail d WAGONS p.tv to percent PORTLAND. OREGON saccess. A large crowd was present, and all bad a good time. Mrs. Covey, who had la grippe, is able to be around again. Willamette. J. T. Howell's house is nearing com pletion, and it will be for rent fcbouttlie middle of April. The entertainment, recently given by the pupils of our fchool was a success. There was an attendance of 75, and the proceeds, which amounted to 8.50, will go towards the school. The following excellent program was rendered: Song, ' Dixie Land " Recitation, ' How the Refugees Were Saved." Tableau, "Union Forever." Tableau, "Open Your Mouth and Shut Your Eyes." Dialogue, "Dad Says So " Recitation, "Alameda." ' Song, "Chanting to His Mate." Tableau, "Great Expectations." Tableau, "A Hard Share." Recitation. "Little Jim." Dialogue, "Smitii'a Letters," Tableau, "The Greatest Nations of the Day." Song with tableau, "Passing Under the Rod." Dialogue. Soi g,"Good Night." Tableau, "Mrs. Nation." Coffee and 0 ike Club mat a'. Mr and Mrs. Plowman last night. Coffee and Cake were served. Everybody had a time. Feb, 13. Iiural Dell. Mrs. J. B. Jackson and Mrs. C Sp in.' ler were visiting at the home of H. Sampson last week. Henry McNulty is making a fence for Mr. Shentile. Lou and Sadie Eyman were visiting Mrs. Scranlin Sunday. Mr. Peck has been laid up with la grippe. Frank Klinger was in our midst Tues day. The buzz saw of Zweitul & Vick is heard again. ' Wet foot is here again. Mr. Sawyer nuleatdpto this place a few days ago. There are no b ui. ir Is here. D. D. . Mmntiin View. Mrs. May Deai dorff and biby, of Da mascus, were visiting her father aud brother for a few days last week. Mrs. Mills' mother from Vancouver, has been visiting her for a few days. Our sick list is still quiie large. Little Ineita Dixon's health is quite poorly ot late, she having tbu whooping cough. Mrs. Locke's baby was sick Monday. Mrs. Snorrs, of Willamette Falls wood camp, was visiting friends here over bunday. Mrsv Jefferson is still quite sick. Miss Nellie Swafford spent a part of this week visiting in Salem. F M Darling closed his school at Lo gan Monday on account of the measles. Mr and Mrs Candonan, of Elwood, were doing business in Oregon City Tuesday and Wednesday . P D Currin has made a new chicken yard. Grandma Bacon 1b improving after her serious illness. J W May is not so well this week. Dr. Norris was called. Grandpa Taylor is very sick. J Slover is confined to his bed with a swelled leg and foot this week.. Mrs Jeanie Currin was at home a short time Sunday. She is taking care of Mrs Jack this week Miss Pearl Harr gtoo of Highland, is staying with M . - V .ton attending school. J W Currin j pr mi' is garden for a a large opr oru ,next season. MrsGeo-eL en .rained a few of her fnenr's las iUe- y. The afternoon was pi .san y gr -it in conversation and i- jsk Mis Fairclough rendered soir hup iece ja the organ. Dainty re' esl: i.r.tp ,ere served at 5 o'clock- ncei1 res ere: Mis Jennie May, - W . race, Mrs Clrra Williams, WY and Miss Fairclough. 're Jaynes and family started to Grai . i'as Wednesday morning, where ltev riaynes is located for the next year. Mrs Howard is at her mother's home this week. MissOlwen Edwaids is visiting among friends here this week. V V Aldiedge and family are moving nto Mr Church s house. Our pie social at the church lastfSat nrday evening was a grand success. The following program was rendered; Opening address, Howard Brownell. Instrumental music, Prof Ogle. ' Song, Messrs. Fraud. Recitation, Maud Moran. Instrumental music, Uortha Friedricli. Song, six little girls. Recitation; Lyman Mack. Dialogue, "Gossips." Duet, Misses llenrici and Thompson. Recitation, -'ls It Anybody's Busi ness," Mrs Duvall Song, Helen Elj . Selection, "Church and Lodge," Mrs S A Giliett. Dialogue, six little girls. Duet, Mis Curran and Miss Curran. J Recitation, l'oia llenrici. Iruuar soio, Howard Lirownell. Song, llattie Kingo, Accnrdiati solo, Charlie Haas. Kti'iiHiicn, "A Little I'.ov's Trouble," Millard Gillett. Lecitaiion, I. ut her Duvall. Song, "The Echo." Ruby lloware. Duct, Doia llenrici aud Maggie Cur ran. The net proceeds were $21, which will go toward papering the churcn. Feb. 21. Sam.na. Strinywater. W are sorrv to report that our black siniih, Mr. Whitington, is very sick. A. Portland cattle buyer has been thioukfh this vicinity, who bought five catti- f'om Mr. Marrs lor 257, and two from Mr. Shibley. Mrs. Charters is goinj to Portland to work in f days. t Out of t I Snell The Bicycle Season is about here. More wheels will be ridden than ever before. Now is the time to make up your mind what Bicycle you will ride. In calling the attention of the public to the Bicycles constructed by the Snell-Yale Cycle Co , of j Bicycle loledo, U1110.1 do SQ-believinij alter having exan every wneei in use 011 tins uoast mat tney are tne best in construction, material and finish J liavmc all up-to-date improvements, and some which no other make has. The Yale Cushion frame stands without a pper for strength, symetry, beauty and finish The Snell, Lad v's or Gent's, is of the highest grade and for lightness in weight and easy running qualities has no equal. All wheels sold by me will be fully uuaranteed. Anyone buying a wheel of uie will have a selection from 5 different makes of tires. The Pathfinder Single Tube, the best that money can buy or that materials and expert workmanship can produce. You can cut it with an ax, but it will re sm tacks, pins, broken glass, splinters, etc. Fully warranted. The Good year Detachable Tire fits all common rims or any detachable rim. The only practicable detachable tire ever made ; is made of best quality of materials throughout and both inner tubes ancl covers are guaranteed for a full season's riding. t t Snell Bicycle I Snell Bicycle I Lenten Season begins Feb. 20th and ends April 6th; FISH, FISH, FISH, FISH. Salt Fisb, Smoked Fish, Dried Fish DEAD FISH AT LIVE PRICES Codfish from New Ilnoland Codfish from Alaska Salmon from Columbia River Salmon from Alaska Salmon Bellies Sardines, Findon Haddocks, Soused Mackerel, Etc., in tins Large Assortment to select from.. Prices right. A. ROBERTSON, Tltura haa l,u.tn o,n u' Vila Dii.bfiaaa in the neighborhood this winter, and we are lucky in having a doctor located in our midst. The church, Sunday school and Christian Kndeavor Society are getting along nicely. The Sunday schcol is very interesting now . The term of legislature will soon come fr. a .tlr.au if 1 1 . a .oiiruluritutlimu An nr.t elect a senator they had bette' sell out ana come nome, tnougn pertiaps iney have already sold out. 1901. rarkplav). There will Vie a grand manquerad ball at the old Gladstone Btore Saturday. Prof. McLean, of Norih Yamhill, was elected to take the place of lJrof Gray the first of March MrB. W. W. Smith, accompanied by Miss Effie Morris, left last Monday lor Mehama, where she will visit her sister. S. I. E. od Grarel Roads. eel , good and nerriceable constructed, not by dump ;11 on an ungraded surface, ting It exactly In the same adam stone would be in the of a well constructed road thoroughly compacting It y graded, drained and pre ce. Such roads, If Judl ted that Is, In localities y traffic does not abound excellent service at a low tenance from the fact that dlly repaired and that the lal would be comparative ve. She Didn't Step. Conjurer (pointing to a large cabi net) Now, ladies and gentlemen, allow me to exhibit my concluding trick. 1 would ask any lady In the company to step ou the stage and Btand in this cupboard. 1 will then close the door. When I open It. again, the lady will have vanished without leaving a trace behind. Gentleman In Front Scat (aside to his wife) I say, old woman, do me a favor and step up. Loudon Fun. oiiEGox cirr schools. Superintendent' liepnrtfor Month Ending February S. S, V,i V.i Xi j -3 73 t O It c -3 1? s? Teachers -. ? ; t" t x" j ST i --: : 2 ';-! -I- - Harriet E. Bra Francis Myers. Harriet Cochran Miss Caufield.. . Nettie Walden. . Krma Lawrence Myrtle Taylor. 4 Mi?s G. Nefiaer 0 13 24' 21?1k; 2U23 2 211)28 0 23)6 01921 13 31 91 13 24P 1634 !M 17.41 22 itlo 26 2.V 21 27' H25 2S50 95 29.v:m 24 44 92 Mrs N.F.Glass. Harriet L. Caeei Sade Chase V. P. Matthews 0,2122 0 2S 14 1414 0i26 20; 01 21 4; 2342,95 27 3895j 18 29194! 24 42 96i 5 8i91 Addie E.Clark 9 10 H. D.Wilcox ..ill the Trust Yale 3icycle SET Yale Bicycle Yale Bicycle Come and see my line of wheels before buy ing elsewhere and be convinced of their super-ority. H W Jackson's Bicycle Shop; x fflam SI-' Oregon City Mackerel from Norway Mackerel from New England Herring from Alaska Spiced Anchovies from Norway Bloaters "Cromarty" Smoked The 7th Street Grocer W. L. BLOCK The Homefurnisher flaln St., Opp. P. O. Agent for the Singer Sewing Machine, the Goodrich and New Model, Just received a car load of crocks at 8 cents per gollon. Lace Curtains from 40 cents and up. Matting from IOC per yd. up Flower oil doth from z$c up. Ingrain carpets from 23c per yd. and up. Our new patterns in wall paper from 5c double roll and up. Call and see. Agent Jor Universal Ranges and Stoves. MARKET REPORTS. PORTLAND. (Corrected on Thursday.) Flour Best $2.903.40; graham $2.60. Wheat Walla Walla 5355cj valley 68c59j bluestem 57c. Oats White 4445c; gray 42 43.3. Barley Feed $15 ; brewing $16 per t. Milletuffs Bran $15J$ ; middlings 21 5 shorts $18 ; chop $16. Hay Timothy $213; clover, 79; Oregon wild $7. Butter Fancy creamery 53 and 55c ; store, 25 and 30. Eggs 13 to 14 cents per doz. Poultry Mixed chickens $3.003.50; hens $3.504; springs $23 50; geese, $07; ducks $56; live turkeva 11 12c; dressed, 1214c. j"" 1 fc Mutton Gross, best sheep7weathera andewes, sheared, $4 50; dressed, C and 7Jcents per pound. T"" ' Qgs-choice.heavy,J$500"and $5 25; light, $5; dressed," 5 1-2 and 6 ceiits"p"e7 pound. Veai-Larg6,f,6 1-2 and 7 cents per pound. Beef Gross, top steers, $4 50 and $5 dressed beef, 7 and 8 cents per pound. Che-ee Full cream 122'c per pound loung America 13c. Potatoes 15 and 50 cents per sack. Vegetables Beets $1; turnips 75c per sack; garlic 7c per lb; cabbage $1.65 1.80 ner 100 pounds; cauliflower 75c per dozen; parsnips 85c per sack; celery 80(2900 per dozen; asparagus 7(g$c"; pi-as oi 4c per pound. ' Dried fruit Apples evaporated 56 ; sun-dried sacks or boxes 34o; pears sun and evaporated S9c; pitless plums 78c; Italian pruues S7e; extra silver choice 57. OKKUO-N CITY. Corrected on Thursday. Wheat, wagon, 63. Oats, 4). Potatoes, 50 and 50 cents per aack. Eugs, 15 per dozen. Butter, dairy, 35 to 45c per roll; creamery, 50c. Dried apples, 5 to 6c per pound. Dried prunes Italians, 4c ; petite and German, 3c 1