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OREGON CITY, OREGON, FRIDAY, DECEMBER 26, 1902
20th YEAR, NO.
ON
S3
REACHING CUT.
THE CO URIEB IS GETTING
SUBSCRIBERS FROM
EVERYWHERE.
The Boys From "Old Kentucky"
Send in a Bunch of
Fifteen.
'The Orepon Boys Are Doing Their Part
. too ami the Good Work -Goes On.
The last week has been a busy one in
the office of the Oregon City Courier.
One hundred subscribers have paid their
subscriptions to the Courier and fifty
new ones have been wadded to our liet
We are growing like a "green bay tree",
our subscription listis stretching itself
It is a recognized 'fact that the Oregon
City Courier . is the best county paper
published in the valley if notn the "t.ate ,
and the good people of Clackamas,
county who have 'been clamoring for a
flrst-class-up-to-date newspaper, seena;
to know one when 'they see ic. We are;
IT, just now andif the boys don't mind
we will have them distanced in the
matter of a subscription list. We k
our advertisers to look over this list of
the "boys" who are paying and the new
ones we are pulling on and see what we
are doing for them. It has always paid
to Advertise dnithe Courier and it will
pay more and 'better than ever in the
future.
This Is the Last Chance on the Pumpkin
Seed.
There ifljjnst one more week left in
in which to make your uuess on the
number of seeds in the big pumpkin.
Every subscriber who pays one year's
subscription is entitled to make one
gueaa, Yori may get fifty dollars and
if not you may 'fa'l heir to one of the
smaller prizes . What say you? Are you
in or outl If you owe the
Courier for some back years we will be
very glad indeed to have you come in
and pay up. If you are up come in and
pay for another year. If you are not a
subscriber come in and "take the paper
and a chance." We need you in our
business and you need the Oorler.
Help us and we will help you.
Look over this list of cash prizes to be
awarded to Courier guessers.
Here to the list of prizes.
For the first best guess 50 00
For the second best guess 25 00
For the third best guess 15 00
For the fourth beBt guess 10 00
For the fifth best guess 10 00
For the sixth best guess 6 00
For the seventh best guess -5 00
For the eighth-best guesa 5 00
For the ninth best guess 8 00
For the tenth best guess 5 '00
For the eleventh best guess 5 00
For the twelfth best guess 2 50
For the thirteenth best guess .... 2 50
For the fourteenth best guess .... 2 50
For the fifteenth best guess 2 60
Remember that on New Years day in
the afternoon, the pumpkin will be cut
and the seeds counted and the prizes
awarded. All guesses will be turned
over to the Committee appointed by the
editor of the Courier Hon. G. B. Dim
ick, mayor oftfae-city of Oregon City,
Colonel R. A, Miller and Hon. Gilbert
L. Hedges. They .will count the seeds
in the big pumpkin and award the
prizes. There will be a fair count and a
just award and the (result will appear iu
the next issue of the Courier.
A Letter from Home.
' On last Saturday morning the editor
of the Courier received a letter from W.
Droj by Drofr
You count with anxious care as you pour out tie med -icine
that may be the means of saving a dear one's life. Don't
you want the best medicine that can be had ? If so you should
go to the most RELIABLE and conscientious druggist, the '
most up-to-date druggist who has up-to-date drugs and
methods. , . v
We have no desire to be known as "cheap druggists"
We want the public to think of this store as a reliable place.
We offer our customers Safety, Economy and Reliability,
Safety is the results of selling only the highest grade of
drugs that money can buy Economy results from our small
prices. ' (
This is our great combination .
Safely, Economy and Reliability.
Physicians prescription our specialty.
IIWBIilL & JONES,
RELIABLE DRUGGISTS.
Chambers Howell Linn E. Jones
G. O'Hara an old friend at Williams
town back in Kentucky enclosing his
check for $22.50 and fifteen names to
which the Courier was ordered to be
sent. That is a crowd of the "old boys"
back home got together and subscribed
each for himself for the Oregon Citv
Courier. la the letter the boys say,
"We wish you well in the far Western
country. We believe that you will suc
ceed. We send you our subscriptions to
remind you that you are not forgotten
back here. You are mused, badly
missed. old man," Thanks,boys, thanks !
No kindlier remembrance could have
been sent us. Keep the faith in the
Democratic ranks. Keep the party in
tant and its fighting forces always ready
for the fray and may "the sun shine
bright in the old Kentucky home" al
ways far each of you is the editor's fer
vent hope.
The following is a full list of tnoa.
who have paid their subscriptions dur
ing the past week and made guesses on
the number of seed in the big pumpkin.
A star in front of a name means that
the subscriber is a new one. The
amount after each name indicates the
amount the subscriber has paid.
NAMES AMOUNT
Chris Michels, La Camas, Wash. $3 00,
C. F.Clark, Clackamas 1 50
E.T. Hall, Payne 3 00
R. D. Ball. Molalla 1 50
W. A. Shaver, Molalla 1 50
Mrs. Lucy Clark, 'Oregon City.... 1 50
Ellis Hughes, Willamette 1 50
Rev. J. W, Exon, Viola 1 60
G. W. Myers, Molalla 1 oO
L.Ferguson. New Era 150
W. B. Stafford, Oregon City , 1 50
Henry Gebrich, INew Era 1 50
A. Mautz, Oregon City .1 50
Mrs. L. C. Moores, Salem 1 50
T. F. Cowing.Oregon City....... 1 50
J. F. Fullam, Viola 1 50
A. H. Grieasen, Oregon City 1 59
W. H. Vaughan, Molalla 1 50
N. M. Moody, Portland 3 00
William Beard, Ely 1 51
W. L. Holcomb, Oregon City... . 1 80
D. Kauff man, Needy. 1 60
S. T. Roman, (Oregon City........ 1 50
W. H. Roman,' Wheatland, Mo... 1 SO
John Wolf Beaver(Creek 150
John Heft, Shubel..,. I 50
George W. Force, Mulino 1 50
Ernest Mass, Willamette........ 1 SO
Robert Childers, Stewartsville,
Ky.... I 50
J. O. B. Conrad, Dry Ridge, Ky.. 1 60
T. W. Kendall, Mason, Ky 1 50
T.J. Jump, Williamstown, Ky.. 1 50
F. A. Ware " , ".. I 50
James Carrwan " "..1 50
Hon. B. F. Menefee " "... 1 50
John S. Clark " ".. 1 0
W. T Simnwos " ".. I 50
E, B. Clark " ".. I 50
W. T. Gouge " "..1 SO
S. B. Sechrest " "... 1 50
tfilliam Moore " 1 50
W. G. O'Hara " "..1 50
A. O. Franks, Stewartsviile, Ky" .1 50
John Hocard, Orsg. n City .$1.69
Louis Funk, Logan, Ore.....' 1.50
J. F. Wilson, Oregon City 1.50
C. G. Huntley, (Oregon City 1.50
S. Hutchinson, Schubel, Ore 1.50
Peter Davidson, Highland, Ore... . 1.50
J. F. Briggs, New Era, Ore 1.50
Arthur Cliff, Oregon City 1.50
D. S. Moore, Caras,Ore 1.50
G. H. Gregory, Moklla, Ore 1.50
R. L. Ringo, Clarkes, Ore.. 1.50
R. H. Crissell, Wilsonville.Ore.... 1.50
Orlando Fellows, Highland, Ore.. . 1.50
James H. Lindsey, Oregon City .... 1.50
Mrs. O. M. rhillips, Clackamas.Ore 1.53
Fred Walker, Viola, 're. ......... 1.60
John Miller, Buxton, Kansas 1.50
F. Nicholas, Highland, Ore 3.50
W. M. Boston, Newbeig, Ore 1.50
C. E. Knotts, Oregon dOity 1.50
A. M. Kirchem, Viola, Ore. ...... . 1.50
Chris Michaels, LaComas, Wash. . ., 3.00
W. A. Irvin, Aurora, Ore 1.50
Ed Nober, Macksburg, Ore 1.50
C.F. Clark, Clackamas, Ore 1.50
E. T. Hall, Payne, Ore ,. ; 3.00
F. Koellemmier, Stafford 1 60
Frank Muller, Shubel 1 50
A. Holden, Oregon City 1 50
Raymond Dickey, Molalla. 1 50
Japanese Wires.
The Japanese woman does not black
en her teeth under any mistaken idea
that It makes her attractive;' she does
it to make herself unattractive.' Her
husband Is' supposed to know her val
ue. If he doesn't, he divorces her. He
makes no provision for her, and she
has no dowry from her family. But a
divorced woman in Japan nearly al
ways mnrries apain. She brings noth
ing but a gentle and obedient slave
and takes' nothing away with her but
the same valuaule commodity.
The reason why lower class women
receive more consideration from their
husbands than their upper class sis
ters is that they are capable of earning
their own livings, which Japanese la
dies are not. So thoroughly is this rec
ognized that a lower class woman di
vorces her husband if she is not satls-
flnil n thlnir whiph never hHrmena In
Hio ninvp select elivles unless the worn-
an -is an heiress, when the husband is
of as little consideration as a lady. It
Is only when she has no brothers that
a Japanese woman may expect money
from her parents. If they have only a
daughter to leave their money to, the
son-in-law hps to take her name and
the consequences.
The Snlt In !ie Ocean.
The ocean was once merely brackish
and not salt, as it is now. This was
when V;.? earth was in its first youth
and before there was any land show
ing at all or any animal life in the wa
ter. At this time the water was grad
ually cooling from its original state "of
steam, and the salts were slowly un-
dergoing the change from gases into
solids. Then came the oppearance of ,
land and, later on. rive, which grad-'
ualiy wufluea uown more nna more Kebekahe-Che local Rebekah . lodge
salts, while at the bottom of the ocean .... , . .
Itself chemical action was constantly ge Mother of their famous whist par
adding more brine to the waters. At,lie8Frlday evening. Many Odd rel
present it is estimated there are in the jiows and Rebekahi were present, to
world's oceans 7,000,000 cubic miles of gether with a few invited guests, and
salt, and the most astonishing thing all enjoyed themselves greatly . Lunch
about it is that if all the salt could be was served at a late hour. .,
taken out in a moment 'the level of the
water would not drop one single inch.
Limited the I '.ill t ion.
I The late king of Prussia once sent to
an aid-de-camp, Col.tix?! Malachowsky,
who w:as brave, but j6r. a small port
folio, bound like a book. In which were
deposited 500 crowns. Some time after
ward he met the' nfiiw and said to
him:
"Ah! Well, how did you like the new
work which I seiii to you 7"
"Excessively, sire," replied the colo
nel, "I read it with wield interest that
'I expect the second volume with impa
'tionce." The king smiled, and when the offi
cer's birthday arrived ie presented him
with another portfolio, similar In every
.respect to the first, but with these
"words engraved upon it:
"This book is complete in -two vol
lumes." Ilancock'a Presence of 3Ilnl.
A reminisopnee- of the battle of Get
tysburg illustrates the strict attention
to business of the professional soldier
under the most distracting circum
stances. When General Hancock was wound
ed, he was carried to the rear, where
the surgeons cut away his clothing and
found and extracted the missile. The
general became much lntereste,d on
seeing It and insisted upon sending for
an aid-do-camp, in spite of the medical
admonitions against exciting himself.
When the aid appeared, the general
called out to him:
"Go straight to General Meade and
tell him the enemy is running short of
ammunition. I have been wounded
with a tenpeuny nail!"
A Costly Precedent.
One of Philadelphia's rich young
bachelors returned from a trip to the
Pacific coast -wtth a Chinaman as valet,
having been Induced to engage hint
by San Franelsco friends, who said
that orientals make admirable serv
ants. Oue morning the Chinaman found
a half dollar on the floor and was told
by his employer to keep it for his hon
esty. Some days later the bachelor
missed a scarfpin and inquired of the
valet as to Its whereabouts. "Me Sound
it on le floor, an' me kept it for my
honesty," was the explanation. Phila
delphia Times.
Tbe Student's Prayer.
There was long ago a divinity hall
presided over by a most amiable and
dignified professor. On certain days
the senior students opened the proceed
ings of the ksy with prayer. One morn
Jiijr rw $w$u from a remote re
gion performed this duty, and it was a
memorable occasion.. None who were
present can forget how the venerable
professor turned and gazed on the un
tutored lad, who prayed for him as
follows: "Lord, have mercy on our
professor, for he is weak and ignorant
Strengthen his feeble hands, confirm
h!3 tottering knees, and grant that he
may go out and in before us like the
he goat before the flock." "Twenty
five Years of St, Andrews." ,
i SECRET ORDERS.
Tt'HAT LOCAL LODGES ARE
DOIXG.
... A
items of Interest From Various
Secret Orders in Clackamas
.'. County,
Anniversry Social The local lodge
at Uanby of the I. O. O. F. will celebrate
their first anniversary on Friday, Jan
uary 30, 1903, with a big oyster supptr.
The f upper will be served by the mem
bers and an excellent time is guaranteed
to all who come. Odd Fellows and Re
bekahs from neighboring lodges are in
vited. Election of Officers Canby lodge, I.
0. O. F., elected the following officers
for the next term: C. L. Bates, noble
grand; W. H. Bair, vice-grand; A. H.
Night, secretary; K. I, Sias, treasury.
The new officers vill be installed the
first of the year. Work will bIbo be put
on the floor.
F. & A. M. -Multnomah, No. 1, F. &
A. M., held their regular election Satur
day evening. The following officers were
elected
for the ensuing term: W. M.,
R. C. Ganong; S. W., J. T. Lynch; J.
W.,J. T. Keating; secretary, j; R.
Humphreys; treasury, Lynn Jones.
Installation of officers will take place
Saturday evening.
A. O. U. ,W. The Ancient Order
United Workmen initiated five candi
dates at their last meeting. A good
crowd was out to witness the initiations
and the work was done in fine style.
K. O.T. M. The Maccabees gave a
smoker last Thursday night. A large
number of the members Nof the lodge
were in attendance, together with sev
eral visitors. Speeches were made and
toasts offered by a number of the leading
citizens of the town, after which dinner
was served and
a right good time. was
enjoyed by all present
About 20 members of the local lodge
of Knights of Pythias went down to
Portland on Tuesday niiiht and attended
the session of Oreeon Lodge, No, 1, the
biggest and richest lodge in the state
among the K. of P.'s. The Thud de
gree was exemplified and the work beau
tifully done. The visiting brothers were
royally entertained and enjoyed a de
lightful evening, leturning to Oregon
City on the 11 :40 car,
Clackamas Grange, No. 298, on De
cember 13, 1902, elected the following
officers: Master, Arthur Davis; over
seer, R. -E. Holcomb; lecturer, Lily
Street ; steward, Thos. Mooney ; assist
ant steward, Frank Talbert; chaplain,
Fred Brase; treasurer, Mrs. Mooney;
secretary, Mrs. Holcomb; gateheepe
Ward Jones; pomona, Gertrude McFar-
land ; flora, Ora Imel ; ceres, Anna Moo
ney ; L. A. steward, Mrs. . Genge'lbach
Clackamas -Grange meets on the second
Saturday of the month at 10 a. m,, and
on the last Saturday at 7 p. m.
At the last -meeting of the Pendos, he Id
last week, there were sixteen initiations.
After the initiatory exercises a fine din
ner was served. The' state organizer of
Washington and Oregon was present
and assisted in the work.
M. W. A. Oregon City Camp, No
56G6, Modern Woodmen of America
have elected officers for the ensuing
term as follows i V. C, Wm. iFrey ; ad
viser, J. A. McQlashan ; B. N., Thos
Chamberlain; clerk, J. V. Taylor; e
cort, Wm. Wert; watchman, G. Rosen
stein; sentinel, C. N. Mosber; manage
E. N. Story. Installation will take place
the first meeting In January.
CHRISTMAS DECORATOlNS
Mann Beautiful Displays in
Show Windows of tlie Stores.
Christmas holidays are always pro
ductive of many beautiful displays in
the show windows of the big merchants
Window holiday decoration is an art and
several of our merchants have come
pretty near to perfection in this line
Almost every large dealer in the city
has a larger stock of goods on hand
than ever before, and judging by ap
pearances, none of them have just cause
to complain of dull times.
From early morning to late at night
the etores have been crowded with
holiday buyers for more than a week
and the large force of clerks is in many
instances unable to wait on all the cus
tomers. Mias Ethel Albright returned from
Red Bluff, Cal., on Wednesday morn
ing. Miss Albright left for Califorrr ;
several months ago forherhea'. h, whV.i
is considerably improved.
Wedded.
G.A. Patterson and Miss Bertha Scott
were united in holy matrimony at the
home of Justice Kandle at Highland latt
week, in the presence of a few friends
and relatives. The bride is a former
Oregon City girl and had many friends
and admirers here. The groom is a
prominent young businees man and con
ducts the general store at Highland.
Card of Thanks,
We desire to express our heartfelt
thanks to the neighbors, friends and
Union Veteran Unions, who so kindly
and generously assisted iu the last sick
ness and burial of our husband and
father, with the prayer that Heaven's
choicest blessings may ever be theirs.
Mas. Ruth A. Frost ANd Children.
Christmas was observed at the Pres
byterian church beginning on Sunday
morning, when a very interesting ser
vice. "Music and Missions," was given
by the choir and Sunday school. Read
ings and recitations relating the effect
of hymns as missionary" agencies were
given by the children. Miss Grace
Marshall sang Lane's solo, "The Star of
Eternity." At the evening service Miss
De Parcq sang an affertory solo.
Mrs. Henry Harding and daughter,
Mrs. A. J. Lewthwaite arrived from
New York Wednesday morning. Mrs,
Harding left here several months ago
to visit with Mrs. Lewthwaite.
Howard and Jack Latourette are
spending the holidays with their parents,
Mr. and Mrs. Charles Latourette,
$150 IN
To be Given to Courier Subscribers
Absolutely FREE TO ALL
. ' ''
The Courier will distribute among its subscribers $150.00 in
gold on the afternoon of New Year
mammoth pumpkin which is on
Courier office. Its weighs exactly 100 pounds. Every subscriber to
the Oregon City Courier who pays one years subscription will be en
titled to make one estimate upon the number of seed in this splendid
specimen of the genus pumpkin. An additional guess may be made for
each additional subscription paid. Subscribers who have paid their
subscriptions and made one estimate may take additional estimates at
fifty cents each. To the subscribers making the closest estimates as,
to the number of seeds in the pumpkin the following prizes will be
awarded': 1
For the First Best Guess $50.00 in gold
For the Second Best Guess 25.00 in gofd
For the Third Best Guess 15.00 in gold
For the Fourth Best Guess , 10.00 in gold
For the Fifth Best Guess , ... 10.00 in gold
For the Sixth Best Guess 5.00 in gold
For the Seventh Best Guess 5,00 in gold
For the Eighth Best Guess 5.00 in gold
For the Ninth Best Guess. , . i 5.00 in gold
For the Tenth Best Guess 5.00 in gold
For the Eleventh Best Guess 5.00 in gold
For the Twelfth Best Guess ............ 2 50 in gold
For the Thirteenth Best Guess 2.50 in gold .
For the Fourteenth Best Guess. 2.50 in gold
For the Fifteenth Best Guess '. . " .2.50 in gold
In event of two or more persons guessing any wining num
ber that prize will be divided ,
On the after noon of New Year day at two o'clock P. M, the
pumpkin will be cut and the seeds counted by a committee of well
known citizens of Oregon City and the prizes awarded to the success
ful estimators.
We want 2,000 paid up in advance subscribers to the Courier
by the first day of January, 1903. Can't you help us to get them. Wc
are giving you an elegant opportunity.
Drop into the office, take a look at the pumpkin and leave us an
estimate on the number of seeds that it contains together with your
subscription. If not convenient to come to the office send us a check
or money order for the amount you want to invest in the Courier All
subscriptions in arrears are entitled to participate to the extent of one
estimate for each subscription paid. If you are already a subscriber,
pay up the old score if behind and renew for one year in advance and
make as many estimates as you pay subscriptions, if you are not on
our list get on as soon as you can, and take a lessen in agriculture by
estimating the number of seed in the pumpkin .
No.,
Name
Address ;
Date ........1502.
Address all communication to
The Courier Publishing Company,
Oregon Gly, Oregon
THE OLD RELIABLE
Absolutely Pure
THERE IS NO SUBSTITUTE
Shooting For a Turkey.
During the last 20 dyi, about 150
young men having taken part in the
shooting contest for the prize of a 15
pound turkey at Farr Brothers' shoot
ing gallery. The following are the best
scores made, the highest potsible being
200: Tim McGetcbie 197; Red Wil
liams. 196; Ray Spencer, 107; A. J.
Brady, 1H6; Charles Schram, 196; J.
H . Turney , 198. Each contestant makes
eight shots, of which each can count 25
but no higher. The winner got the
turkey at 8 p. m, Wendetday.
GOLD
day next. We have secured a
exhibition in the window of the
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