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OREGON CITY COURIER, FRIDAY, MARCH 6, 1903. ' ' 1 i I fill jkto-P' ' ' 1 fl-pp.. .. $40; Cornish, solid walnut $16; Durand, high top, $38, good as n ew; genuine Earhuff, very ' neat and prettv, mouse proof, cost $110, only $43 ; A. B. Chase, gilded panels, beautifully carved i$j9; Crown, used but one year, price $85, will sell for $52; A. B. Chase, panels finished with French walnut $39; Mason & Hamlin, high top and round mirror, cost $100, used only five ' months, taken in exchange for Vose piano, can be Had for only $55; Beethoven high top, $20; Ann Arbor $26; celebrated A. H. Witney, $41; Packard, in fancy case, $43; one of the great Kimball makes $49; Smith American $28; a great bargain. ' Terms on these elegant organs only $10 and $15 down, Payments $4 and $5 a month. v ' Eilers Piano House Washingt cn Street, Corner Park, Portland,' Ore. Other Stores, San Francis co and Sacremento. The Flour of the Family The flour of all the Oregon City families is "Patent" flour. The intelligent house wife always gets "Patent" flour because, it is better and more ecomonical to use Made in Oregon City by the Portland Flouring Mills Co. S3ig siioe aie f ODDS AND See windows for I lSmtSan Reduced Prices I COST I MAIfcKS SI1E 0. 253 Morrison St., Second Door from Third, Portland, Or. Th; Bsst .Laundry is the Cheapest The Troy Steam Laundry is tht Best Does not wear out or destroy your linen. Our Waon will call for your soiled linen each week and deliver your laundried goods to your home. Perfect satisfac tion assured. E. L. JOHNSON, The Barber, Agent. T H E FAIR New Goods Arriving Daily at The Fair.- Come and See Our Spring Styles W. M. Robinsoa.Prop. i i T H E i Fl AR ! isi ii hi W. M. Roblnon, Prop. sisn Organs Like this and mm Others Tcr Uery Little tttcney Eilers Piano House making sweeping reductions on an im mense line of second hand organs Vp have on hand now a large number of second hand organs which it is cheaper for us to dispose of at a. sacrifice than to hold. Every one 1 as been thoroughly renovated, tuned cases restored and pclished, ! and made practically as good as new. Not one of theni but what will admirably serve to learn music on. Here is a partial list. Write for full list and further particulars if you are interested in getting a Rood organ cheap. - Estey, oak case, used but a few month latest style, $39. Estey, largest size, high top, solid walnut case, $41.00; Kimball, satin walnut case, mirror, music rack, not used enough to soil carpet, cost $135, now $56; Chicago Cot tage, large"fancy top, used very little "$42, another 6 octave style, costs $150, yours for $55; Lbtey chapel, $28; Packard 6 octaves, solid wal nut case, fancy top, $54; Lor, ing & Blake, parlor size, solid walnut case, $32; Durand Empire top, solid walnut case New Plumbing and Tin Shop A. MIHLSTIN i JOBBING AND REPAIRING a Specialty Opposite Oaufleld Block OREGON CITY FBT The matter of feed is of tremendous importance to the farmer. Wrong feeding is loss. Right feeding is profit. The up-to-date farmer knows what to feed his cows to get the most milk, his pigs to get the most pork, his hens to nrct the mot crs. Science. But how about the children i rc t:i':v Ld according ti ciencc, a bone food if bone:: .re f-oft and undeveloped, r lcsh and muscle food if they ire thin and weak and a blood ood if there is anemia? Scott's Emulsion is a mixed food; the Cod Liver Oil in it makes flesh, blood and muscle, the Lime and Soda make bone and brain. It. is the standard scientific food for delicate children. Send for free 1 sample. Be ture that this picture In the form of ft label it on the wrapper of every bottle of Emulsion you buy. Scott&Bowne CHEMISTS, 409 Pearl St., N. Y. Mc ni $1 1 ll druslt Foley's Kidney Cure makes kidneys end bladder right PRO 8888 Correspondence 8888 11 ii ' Meadowbrook. I The farmers are rejoicing over the fine weather in this pare of the country. Garret Martinis working for J. W. tHanriinger at present, and expects to have another hand this week. , Bob Snodgrass was in town Monday. Mrs. D. H.Looney was in town last week having some teeth extracted. T. R. Orera made a business trip to Molalla Friday; Miss Gladys Looney is quite ill at present. The board of directors held a school meeting Saturday evening. Misses Inez and Lena Kay visited Mrs. Looney and family Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. John Larkins.of Clarkes, visited A. L. Larkins and family gun day. 0. T. Kay and wife made a business trip to Oregon City last week. Topsy, Carus. are busy The farmers sowing their spring grain. There was an exciting- fire in Cams Sunday. Albert Schoenbon's bouse burnso down. a Only a few artiolei were saved, Albert's handi and face were seriously burned, The party at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Richard Schoenborn's Wednesday evening was a decided success. Henry Horshuh and Victor Erickson started up to their timber claims last Thursday. Tom Jones, of Beaver Creek, visited his daughter, Mrs. Allen Edwards, Sui. day afternoon. Several from here attended the basket social at Hog Hollow last Friday night. James Emmett is very ill with rheu matism at present. Mi p. Will Smith is on the sick list. Geoige W. Metzger wears a broad smile on account of a bouncing boy. Mother and child are doing well. Edwin Howord is slowly recovering from a severe attack of la grippe. , Mr. Fairclough, of Oregon City, made a business trip out to Charlie Spbngler's Sunday. A surprise dance was given to Miss Edith Jackson at the home of Charley Spangler Saturday night, it being her 20th birthday. A delicioua lunch was sered at midnight, about 40 couples were presented. Dancing continued un til ti o clock when tney ail- departed lor home, wishing Edith many more such parties. Miss Nellie Stevens was the guest of Nevada DHIb Sunday. Misses Winifred Howard and sister, Berthena, and brother, Norman, were the guests of Delia White Sunday. Punch and Judy. Logan Farmers are very busy hustling in grain this fine weather. Lagrippe has been prevalent here for sometime. Peter Wilson has been . quite sick with an attack of pneumonia. Peter Smith is living in one of Geo. Cla'k's houses. He brought considsra ble live stock from Kansas. J. C. Klrchem quit the dairy business where, at the head of his herd became despondent and committed suicide. The fune&l of Walter Holcomb was largely attended though many were mis taken in the hour. A good man has gone to reBt from a life long burdened by physical ills. Following are the officers of Clacka mas Camp No. 434, W. O. W. for 1903: J. C. Younvr, counsel commander; M. Frakes, A, V., A. Kruuer, banker; W. H. Brown, clerk ; F. II. King, escort; M. C. Strickland, physician ; i. N. Gill, watchman; Otto Thun, sentry; O.N. Tracy, manager; N. Bengtson, manager; C. Tellefemi, manager. The lodge meets at Harding Grange hall. Literal. The swales and ditches are drying up on the bottom land, which is something unusual for this time of the year. The' farmers are all glad to see this fine weather and the ground is in fine shape for seeding unleiS something un forseen there will certainly be a large crop this year. Early gardens are being planted and a few are planting potatofeB for early use. Well, Mr. Editor, how does this weather strike you for your first year in Webfoot. J. E. Coates hitched up his young thoroughbred and started to plow his or chard. He was.so swift lie could not even get hold of the plow handles and he dragged Mr. Coates fifty faet or more through the brinrs and apple trees. Bo he uniiitohed his steed and gave up the job a little different than steering a boat, eh! Pierce Wright and Levi Stehman goes to Portland today on a business trip. Frank Vaughan, of EaBtern Oregon, arrived today and will visit his parents. i Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Vaughan, and rela tives a short time. Say, did you see the young swell out Sunday with his fiver and new harness? Levi thought it was a cyclone the way the dust flew. Billy Skein is hauling lumber from E. Austin's Bawmill to On gon City. J. 0. Morris is busy slashing brush on his farm. hen will you burn it by the new law? Willie McCraw returned from Hub bard Monday, where he was visiting his mother and relatives. Don't forget the basket social at Mo lalla Grange hall No. 40, Saturday night. The grim hand of Death has taken another respected and honored pioneer. Jessie W. Adkins died at his borne near Wrights' bridge, February 25, 1903. Mr. Adkins was born at Monticello, Wayne county, Kentucky, in 1827. He was married to Elizabeth Dabney in 11, anJ moved to Unionville, Mo., in 1854. In the spring of 1865, he with his wife and family started across the plains on the old emigrant road with an ox team for ;t fie far web( Or-t-on and aruved . in tlatkamm county late in October, 1800, and lived the first winter near Needy on Poverty Ridge The following year set tled on a farm near Canbv on the Mo lalla Bottom, and has lived there until a year ago, when he sold his old home and bought a small piece of land near Wright s bridge and resided mere un til his death. He leaves a wife, three daughters and six sons, besides a large circ e of friends and acquaintances to mourn his loss. Mr. AdkinS was well known in Clackamas county and when he was laid to rest in Zion cemetery at Canby. Many a sad tear dropped as the last look at the aged pioneer was iaia to rest. Kev. T. Wiles conducted - the fu neral ceremonies. Mr. Adkins was 7o years, 2 months, and 2 days old. Sylvia. Beaver Lake. As Beaver Lake has not been repre sen ted in the columns of the Courier for some time. I take pleasure to send in a few items to let the outside world know that we are still alive. G, W. Wyland, a well known hunter of this section rrought one ot the largest wild cats ever killed in this local ity Wednesday laBt. It weighed near ly forty pounds, This is the third one in a month. W. M. Mayingo is improving his place with a half a mile of plank fence. William Grimm, who has been attend ing school at Forest Grove for sometime is home visiting hia parents. Early sown grain looks well and pro mises a good crop. . There seems to be something very at 1 1 active, in Coal Creek, as a number of young people from this section gather ed Tuesday last. Roy Thomas, of Scotts Mills was visit ing relatives in this section a fev days 8gt. Raymond Wyland a well known young man of this section had the misfortune to severely cut his foot while working in the logging camp a few days ago. As there has been some uneasiness concerning the writers whereabouts. I wiBh to say to all whom it may concern that I will not leave Wilhoit before April 15th. Word comes from Jefferson that Mrs. May Vorheis a former resident of this place, died suddenly at her home in Jefferson Monday last. She leaves a husband and five children to morn her loss. Well boys you must use your best manner and wear your sweetest smiles for Francis is home again as a faint heart never wius a fair lady. Come on, come on ye legal voters March the ninth, to the special school meeting and use your good judgment and vote to your best enterest's and future welfare. Bkrt. Stafford. At the meeting of Tualatin Grange on Saturday, a resolution was passed the substance of which was that the county court be requested to do the work neces sary on the public road over Polifka hill to make it passable during wet weather. The court, by transforming that piece of road to its present location, made mat ters worse instead of better, and the money thus expended was practically wasted. Tualatin Grange also passed this reso lution. , Resolved, By Tualatin Grange No. Ill, that the state government be pe titioned for submitting to a referendum vote the measure passed by the last legislature, appropriating $500,000 for tha Lewis and Clark exposition at Portland in 1905. Some ot.the Frog Pond farmers are digging late spuda. There is a surplus Btock of the tuber hereabouts awaiting a rise in the market: The onion growers up the Tualatin are getting it in the neck.- Last year's crop, on account of the low pr'ce and large production, will not pay expenses. The two crops previous to last year's sold at large profits. Gcoru? Bakc-r, formerly marshal of the city of Sumpier, accompanied by his wife, is vii-iting the Sharp family, Col. Phil Baker has the unique dis tinction of being buih a successful fann er and the only lawyer in the weHt side of the river. In 57 legal contests with attorneys of Oregon City and Portland, he waB vanquished only twice. It Beems, therefore, that to retain this doughty le gal fighter he is an union veteran is almost equal to winning your case. The dry ve,ithT has interferred with biiBineao at the wood camp, the hiu 1 necessary f.ir sludding having vanished. T. L. Turner has a Leghorn hen, that ii, it seems te he mostly Leghorn, which is s x to tcVLii years old, and lays as in dustriously, winter and Buminer, as a young pullet just starting up in business. Colton. Bud1) are swelling, frogs are singing and no doubt the fish would be biting if it were not against the law for them to eat worms, flies etc., so early in the season. Old Uncle Jake HayBeed !r going around with a long face, predicting much hard winter yet, but we hope ho is a false profit. Quite a crowd of young folks gathered at the residence of "i. Gorbett last Tues day evening and spent the evening very pleasantly. The principal past-time be ing music, both instrumental ana vocal. The dance on the 21 at the Colton hall was not largely attended on account of a mistakened report regarding the date. But it was well enjoyed by all who at tended. Walter A, Thorp, thi wide awake agent for the Fidelity Insurance Co., was in our burg last week. There wai a shooting match at the Colton game park last Saturday that waa much enjoyed by the sports of Col ton and neighborhoods. , J.PutzhaBjUHt completed a job ofclear ing for Dix Bros'. He is an expert at the busineeB, the logs and stumps disappear under hia sturdy strokes. There will be a dance in the Colton hall on the 7th of March. Come one Adding New Accounts We are constantly adding new accounts, and our business is increasing at a very satisfactory rate. Possibly you might be glad to join us. Bank? Oregon City Oregon City, Oregon r and all and have a good time. , Our mail carrier purchased a buggy last week and is now anxiouly awaiting good roads so he can take in his route. Frank Bittner and sister, Annie, Walter Gorbett aad sister, Grace were guests of the HargravcS Bros., and sister Jane last Sunday. Quite a number of people from here went to Oregon City on the 23rd to note the outcome of the trouble between Mr. Gorbett and Mr. Carr. Don't forget the dance on the seventh under the auspicieB of Ball, Hall, Bonny and Gorbett. Fine music, good sup per excellent order aud strong coffee. Ed Ball has post pined his trip to Irland but is still leaning that way. - Grandpa Fluard was - laid to his final resting place in the Ringo cemetery on the 19th.- He was an old and highly respected resident of this place, and lias many relatives here who have our heartfelt sympathies in their sad hours, lilwood. I wish to correct a statement which appeared in the Courier of the 20th inst, J. M. Tark, Sr., did at Elwood Feb. 13, at ii p. m., where ne nad been living for the past six years with his daughter, MrB. W. T.' Henderson. The cause of his death was cancer of the eye. He had five children living iu Oregon and four in the Eastern states. The funeral services were conducted by Mr, Wilson at the Elwood school house. The re mains were interred in the cemetery a, that place. Six of of his grandsons acted as pallbearers, Mr. Park n aa in, his 89th year. Canby. People , In Canby have commenced making earden. They report peas, radishes, cress, lettuce and onions are up and growing nicely. Mr. Wilson the S. P. agent, has eons to a new position near Eugene. Mr, Wilson is weil liked here and the people of Canby are sorry to lose him. Chas. Rath who has been in Southern California for the past few monthBis ex pected home in a few days. Mr. Slighter and Mr. Vetato, from New Era, attended the I. O. O. F. lodge) here laat Friday. Work was put on iu the second and third degrees. Ray Slieght from Oregon City waa visiting friends here last week. Alba Shawk has charge of Hurst & Co ware bouse for the present. Wheat 90 cents, potatoes '30 centi and onions 25 cents per bushel. E. I. Bias a breeder of Buff Orpington poultry met with quite a severe loss a few days ago. lie had a coop of ,2(1 young chickena running in his yard when a worthless dog belonging to J, Sullivan jumped into the yard and in a short time killed 20 of the chickens. Mr. S. Buys $50 would n it repay the loss us this valuable breed is the most sought alter. Mrs. Terry Is in Portland with her daughter, Mrs, Eva Henry who was very seviously burned laat week. It is fear ed that she may not survive. Herman Lee visited the metropolis Saturday. Chris Schwerful, of Needy, made a business nip to Canby Monday. Henry Kocher purchased a new buggy Monday. WilHon Evans Is laid up with a severe attack of the rheumatism, Jim Smith nd fauifly of Mackaburg visited Mas. Klinger Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Polk Grihble visited with Mrr and Mrs. Winches Saturday, CAN L00ATE 30 people on timber claima that will cut 3 to 8 million feet to claim. O. 8. Boyles. For particu lars write W. B.Sherman, Medford, Ore gin. How'i This! We offer one hundred dollarn reward, for any case of Catarrh that cannot be cured bv Hall catarrah cure. F. J. Cheney & co., Props, Toledo, 0. We the undersigned, have knows F. J. Cheney for the last 15 years, and be lieve him perfectly honorable in all business transactions and financially able to carry out any obligations made by their firm. Wkbt & Tkuax, Wholesale Druggists, Toledo, O. Waluinq, Kinnan & Mahvis Wholesale Druggists, Toledo, O. Hall's catarrh cure is taken internally acting directly upon the blood and muc ous surfaces of the system. Price 75c, tier bottle. Sold by all druggists. Testimonials free. Hall's Family Pills are the best. For best repairing go to Miley'g har ness shop, Main street.