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OREGON CITY COURIER, FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 20 1903, WORTH A KING'S RANSOM avea rrom xn The lrnJ MKS. COL. E. J. GRESFIAM, Treas urer Dangh ters of the Confederacy, and President Uerndon Village Improve ment Society, writes the following letter from Herndon, Fairfax county, Va. : ' Ilerndon, "Va. ' The Peruna Medicine Co., Columbus, O. : Gentlemen "I cannot speak too high ly of the value of Peruna. I believe hat I owe my life to its eonderful merits. I suffered with catarrh of the .bead and lungs in its wort form, until J PERSONALS eftosoaetftoseeo Miss Helen Eastham loft Monday .or New York City. iMorton Cockrell paid a visit to his parents in Albany Sunday. George Knight, of Oanby, was a -caller at the Courier otllee Monday. Adolph Aschoff, of Marmot, was an Oregon City visitor Monday. Frank Welsh left Monday for his mining claim on Ogle Creek. Mrs. 0. E. Brey, of Seattle, ia the gucBt of her daughter, Mas. J . E. Hed gen. M.ha Beanie Nheppard, of Barlow, WBBthe guests of the Mi usee Albright over Hunday. A. W. Cheney, former proprietor of 4he Courier, has a situation in Portland .as foreman in a job otliee. Mrs. B, II. Evans aud Mrs. Henry Lady, ol Sheridan, are the gnosis of Mrs 4i. A. Harding in this city. Miss Lucia Cochran, of Salem, was .visiting her brother and friends in Ore ,55(111 City a few days hint week. John W. Cochran, local editor of the On gon City Enterprise, was visiting his old Ik me in saletn last Sunday. Prof. Edgar M. Faulk was a visitor to Oregon City Sunday. The Prof., now Lhh a kiood situation in Portland. Joe Meldrum, who has a good job in a Salem restaurant, visited Ins-old home here M oi day, returning on the evening overland, Clas. Hiimpreys, of Astoria, HiHiniMir of the Portland Telegraph line at that place, visited Ida parents here bm.ili.y. - Mi. and Mrs. J. W. Cole returned the l.uter part of last week from a trip thioiiKh the eastern part o( the states cl tin (.on and Washington. - I.i - Harding was home thetlrstof th k vibiiiiig his parents. Ho has a ."oi position with Sidney Sniytho's eui vc.. :ng p.irty in Extern Oregon. - ill Shively, who has been attend ing t'acitlc diversity tit Forest Grove, it, . ,n-' for :i week's vacation. He is coi rt i i oinlent for the Evening Telegram fi. in tvoitti! I'niwMty and is making quue a re pot :it ion as a writer of news. I'liutainc l)on 7 ll'iint It. Oregon City, Nuv. lit, '0:1. I.ditor Cornier: 1 have been informed that u petition wa eiicnlated in town, and hs vlready obtained many signa twee, n quoting that my name be placed iii r,o h nation for ntayorsV.li of Oregon City While thanking my many friends fur i lie honor they would couier on mo, ai.d f t the loyal support they promise me if 1 fhonlii become a candidate. I, afii'i 'I't.i deliberation, do most respect iu . I decline the nomination. Von i a UespeclfnUy , P. 8. FlNlTANK, Marriage Licenses, TWH'H L. Yoileraiid Harry Kit tenor j AY) in - Swil'lk and v Union Mini; Mntuiit'et Heber and Frankliu Mueller. I i r the doctors fairly gave me up, and I spalred of ever getting well again. J " I noticed your advertisement and the splendid testimonials given by people who had been cured by Poruna, and de' termlned to try a bottle. I felt but little better, but used a second and a third bottle and kept on improving slowly. "It took six bottles to cure me, but they were worth a king's ransom to me. I talk Peruna to all my friends and am a true believer In Its worth. Mrs. Col. E. J. Crcsham. Thousands of women owe their lives to Peruna. Tens of thousands owe their health to Peruna. Hundreds of thou sands are praising Peruna in every state in the Union. We have on file a great multitude of letters, with written per mission for use ia publio print, which can never be used for want of space. Columbus, O., for a book written espe cially for women, instructively illustra ted, entitled "Health and Beauty." Beat free to women. Matrimonial Misfits A decree of divorce was granted Stella McCord from Walter McCord Tuesday. On the grounds of con -support. Mrs. Morisa Burt asks a divorce from M. 6. Burt. Her maiden name was Morisa Banser and she wants to be allowed 10 resume it. The Kinney divorce suit occupied a considerable pait of the time in the Circuit Court last week. After hearing all the evidence in the case, which con turned neatly two days, Judge McBride took the case under advisement. The parties are residents of this county. The wife sued fr divorce and for the custody of the children, which the husband op posea. The evidence of the husband and wife was somewhat conflicting, at times and it was pretty hard to hnd just who was attaint. In the Circuit Court last Friday Laura Allis brought suit for a divorce from her husband William Allis. The parties were married in Nebraska some 12 ears ago and have been resideitts of Portland for the past year. The plaint ol Hie wile is cruel and inhuman treat' merit. The wife asks that the defendant be compelled to pay into tho court the eii") of $100 to meet the costs of the trial and also that he be compelled to pay her alimony. There is one child, a gill of three, which she asks the custody of She says the husband has frequently made thrrats that he would kidnap the ciniu. A lleiuurknble Happenlm?. In the garden adjoining St. U urge's chapel at Windsor castle Is a tree with one of the strangest of stories. Plight cd aud stunted by llghtulug, it stands to recall ono of the tragedies of his tory. It is n willow and grew from n cutting taken from the tree nbove the grave of Napoleon nt St. Helena. For long It flourished In Its new position hut on the day of tho battle of Sedan In which tho power of Napoleon IIT was crushed, n (lash of lightning car ried away its chief brunch. Still In Its mutilated state It continued to grow lustily enough until years Inter It was smitten by manlier lightning stroke Careful comparison showed that tli second disaster synchronized exactly with the death of the prince Imperial son of Napoleon III., at tho hands of Zulus lu Africa. A Woman' IiiKPnnlty. Years ago Sir lioger Hill and his son lay dying tit the same time. It was ot the utmost importance to the son's Wife to koep her husband alive beyond Ids father. Just sutlWtcnt time to ena ble him to sign n will. This she did by killing oiw pigeon after nuother, keep ing his feet Incased In the body of the hot, steaming bird and as soon as It be came chilled changing it for another The plan was successful, and tho prop erty was left to tho Ingenious wif who was so soon n widow after, tho es cutlon of her plan. Beautiful Clear Weather. llcitilua pxertii ft dim1! iutluenc. on Ihe howHi. j liver mul kulueys, purltylui; nt troDgihonlnir (meeolrllow, mnttiv, pwsv U. ami inure or u-sei pimpiei, biou-iies nj biokhds. 60ot CUaruuto Co. WILL HOLD BANQUET. Democrats of Clackamas County Arranging for Big Blowout. The Democrats of Oregon Citv and Clackamas county are preparing to have "the time ol their lives at a date not fardiBtant. They propose to hold a banquet in Oregon City to which will be invited all the Democrats of Clackamas county who care to attend. The arrange ments nave not yet been completed, the committee has or.ly just been appointed but that the matter will go through and that the banquet will be held there is little or no doubt. The committee ap pointed to mane nnai arrangements for the affair consists of the folio wing well known gentlemen and Democrats: Col. K. A.Miller, U. N. Wait, J. P. Lovett. J. E. Hedges and Henry Thorf pson. II is these gentlemen s duty to say when the banquet will be, where it will be and what it will consist of It is rroi osed at this banquet to have a regu lar love featt, to bind np all old wounds that has rendered ditterent factions of the party political enemies in the paBt, to forget and forgive all differences and to get together on the plain and simple ground of pure Democracy and line up for the battle of 1904, both in county aud National elections, so as to present a front to the enemy that will be unbroken and unbreakable. Silver Democrats and gold Democrats, Tammany . Demo- cratsand anti-lammany Democrats will be asked to participate in the love-feast, and to help put the party which has withbtood the whirlwinds "of many de feat and rejoiced over many victories Bince the good year of our Lord 1800 and is now just in its prime, back into pow er. The date has not yet been set for this glorious meeting, but it will take place sometime this winter, possibly before Christmas, probably not until St. Pat rick's Day, and when it does take place let every Democrat who can participate. MAEQUAM. Oregon mitt has been falling in treat quantities during the past two weeks. Mrs. Nicholson and daughter, Jennie, have gone to California for the winter. Mrs. Harry Jack, who has been eick for some time, is slowly improving. Our little city is making rapid pro gress, we now have new sidewalks and a streetlight. Mr. Lonev got badly kicked last Sun day by one of his colts. Our minister, Rev. Stockwell, bought a neK home the other day. urnxziro. The frosty weather seems to delight the farmers. , 1 A. Dougan had the misfortune to have a mare and colt die this week. We have been informed that the wed. ding bells will be ringing in North Mulino about Christmas. JohnLamon departed for California this week with his father and brother, Frank. Fred Woodside made a trip to Oregon City this week. . Mr. Bdynton, of Woodburn, U visiting his son, Charles, at this place this week. Cams, Eph Lewis had the misfortune to lose his hat Saturday night. Emerson Spats gave a taffy pulling to his many Inends Friday evening. There will be an Xmas tree at the Evangelical church at this place Christmas. Kate and Sarah Jones, of Portland, visited their parents Saturday and Sun day. Ben Faust has purchased the Wilds farm at Liberal and will take posses sion some time next month. Bender. . "PBOO POND." While on his way to Wilsonville last Monday Henry Elligson's team ran away but no other damage doue except a lot of mud on the driver. Sharp Erothera have disposed of several head of hogs at over 4 cents a pound on foot. Louis Toedtemier has taken pity on the countys road grader and pulled it in his barn for the winter. Miss Anna Baker and Miss Katie Pamparin are visiting the former's sister Mrs. Gentry, 'at Independence this week. M. B. A. Lodge, No. 825, will give a shadow social Saturday evening, Nov. 21st, in their hall at Wilsonville. Tualatin Granee No. Ill have decided to give a dance and supper Thanksgiv ing night, Nov?mber Slith. Tickets in cluding dance andsnpperare 50 cents. Spectator tickets cents. O. P, Sharp, G. F. Aden and J. L. Krimeare ou the committee for the social so good mimic and order guaran teed. . Chunky Feilow. lleiUaml, It still continues to rain and moss has begun to grow again on the ol.t moss bucks. The majority of our peoole are on the sick list with bad colds. . William Bouney Is giving his home t coat of paint. School is progressing nicely in District No 70 uuder the able manage ment of MisB Boon. Mrs. Mosher left Tuesday morning for Southern Oregon to visit relatives. Her eon, Harry, accompanied her as far as Salem, where he is attending school. Miss Glink and daughter, Nora, of Bull Kun, were the guests ol Mrs M. J. Boon and daughter. Myrtle for several days past. Mr Fullaui and crew began laying plank on the Courtwright hill, but did pot get done because the plank ran out. Get a move on. yon Mr. Bonrey and furnish plank as the farmers are getting tired of wading through the mud. IMPORTANT DECISION Hand'.d Down by General Land Office. In the Contented Innil nana nl Tnniiin, vs. Erickson, the decision of which reached the land office here last week, Erickson's claim to t.hn land u-ao ,. dared to be void. The decision is an important one and involves manv thous ands of acres of land in Oregon", Wash ington and California, according to At torney John W. Draper, of this city. HiHCKBon ' was airtaay the owner of more than 160 acres of land but filed on a land claim in he Siletz country. In gram contested his right to the land on uie grouna mat wnen wnckson riled on it be was already the nwnnrnlmnm tlmn 160 acres and for that reason he was not entitled to locate on any part'of public domain. The decision handed down by the General Land Office hears nut Tn. gram's contention. ine decision clearly states that any one -who is the possessor of more than 160acres of land can not make entry on any part of the public domain. Hundreds of people who were already owners of more than 160 acres have Hind nnrl nrnverl nn on public lands, and In many instances nave Dunr, nomes upon tneir land ac quired from the public domain, and by the decision of thn ranoril land nfTii'a every one of these persons can be aicKeu on tne tanas ttiey nave had in their possession for yearBOu the behest of any one who sees fit to contest, their right to the land. i he case is an important one if the decision in made to. embody personB who have already made improvements and will likely result in litigation with out end. SFBIXTOWATXa. Plenty of rain and some snow has fallen here. Mercury 34. J. A. Shiblev ia attending court at Oregon City. William Bard and wife will leave for California in a day or two for the letter's health. Miss Ora Lewellen's health is improv ing since she went to Colorado Springs. Our Bchool is getting along nicely with Mis Asphjnd as teacher. The carpenters have commenced work on the Presbyterian church. The Presbyterian church will soon be gin a series of meetings. Charles Bard is getting h!s new house nearly completed. J. A. Shibley has in his garden a sec ond crop of blackberriesjfully developed, some pf which measure fully two inches in circumference. Branch Tucker has moved into his new home. Reuben Tucker has returned home and is helping the Sprlngwater carpen terg with their work. Two Specials, Brother and Sister Knowlea, of Port land, will render duets at the meetings this week until over Sunday. Come and hear them. Ensiqn W. K. Crabtree, , In silver plated ware we sell "The EUnd That Wears, the Genuine RoqerS Bros. 1647 Ware" We have many designs in Knives, Forks, Spoons, Ladles, Tea Ware, Cake Baskets, Nut Bowls. Butter Dishes, Etc. We carry a much larger assortment in Sterling Silverware than ever before. We invite you to come in and see it. Probably you are in need of a good Carving Set and have not been able to find it. We like to have you look over our assortment. We know they will please you and we guarantee the quality. Burmeister & Andresen The Oregon City Jewelers PROMINENT PEOPLE WEDDED. F red Greenman and Miss 3Iin n ie Ilolden United in Wedlock Thursday Evening. At the home of the bride in this city, Thursday evening at eight o'clock, the marriage ol Mr. ilea UJeenman ana Minnie Holden was solmenized by Rev. E. 8. Bollinger, of the Congregational church. Only a few of the most inti mate friends of the contracting parties were present to witness the marriage ceremony. The nely mated couple will immediately departs for Puget Sound points where they will spend a brief honeymoon. Returning they will reside in this city. The groom, Mr. Feed Greenman, Is the son of O. N. Greenman, of this city and is a gentleman of excellent character and reputation. At the present time he is deputy County uierK under a. a. Sleight and as S'ich has made a good re cord. The bride is one of Oregon City's most crmely and accomplished young ladies, standing high in social and church cir-' clesand haying friends without number in this city. In honor of the coming marriage the bridowas tendoied a linen rush at her home Tuesday evening, at which a large number of her lady Mends were pres eot. She was the recioient of many costly and useful presents. The eveninn wns pleasantly spent by the assembled guests by playing games, while music interspersed. The Courier extends its congratulations and hopes the new bride and groom will Jiave a long and placid voyage on the matrimonial sea. lragedy at Butteville, L. B. Saunders, a local bopgrower of Butteville, waa found "dead iti front of Parrott's residence at Butteville at an early hour Thursday morning. There were two bullet holes in his breast and a revolver lying by his side, indicating that it was suicide. There is no motive ascribed for the rash act and a dispatch rom Aurora at noon Thursday etateB that foul play is suspected. Letter List Following is the list of letters remain ing in the Oregon City poetofBce on Nov. 19, 1903: Women's List Miss Grace Austin, Mra Jeny Cobbaert, Miss Manne Hanks, Mrs Myra Henderson, Miss Grace Shaw ley, Anna Smidt, Mra J Williams. Men's List Adam Andrews. Sidney Audall, Atber Bowers, O O Carpen, . T Eagan, Rev John M Foster, O Gaedke, George E Hatch, J W Hnlton, Jack Lncette, Howard Mills, J H : Mills, O Parson, Frank Ross, J S Smith, Henry Vonderahe, Clarence Williams, P F Williams, Mr Wolfer, 0 H W, Tom P. Raxdall, P. M. ilverware "The Kind That Wears" is what we have been selling for a number of years. We carry by far the largest stock in the county and our prices are right. These are some of the reasons why we sell more silverware than all other stores combined in the city. Thanksgiving is near and you may possibly be short of some articles or would like to match some pieces you already have. You can not choose a better time' as we have unpacked another shipment which just arrived from the factory. THE flOLALLA CENTRAL MINING COMPANY. Inspection of Mine No. i3-for Molalla Central Mining- Company. Oregon Citv, Ore., Oct. 17th 1903. Said. mine is situated in South Molalla Mining District, county of Marion, State of Oregoo, said mine being a true fieure vein uncovered about two thousand feet, being about four (4) feet six (6) inches or more in width, it is free milling ore, which assays as follows : Lowest grade ore '$16.70 Next grade ore 75.94 Full test acrosa ledge 310.33 Lower half Btratta 551,6 J Selected samples 2773.31 Wm Griffith, Mining Expert. This company is incorporated under the laws of Oregod, and capitalized at $25000. The company is offering a small amount of this stock at ten cents per share in order to develop the ledge and erect a mill. The officers of this company are well known men of Oregon City. Otto F, Olson, President . Linn E. Jones, Treasurer. G. B. Dimick, Secretary. F. H. Wki.sii, Manager. It's folly to suffer from that horrible plaguo of the night Itohtag piles. Doan's Ointment oures quickly and permunently. At any drug store, 60 cents, f Clsified Advertisements. Carpet Weavinrj By John Harris- bereer, Mt. Pleasant, near Oregon City. Boarding With or without rooma in private family j use of bath ; good loca tion ; reasonable. Apply at this office. Lost Black, white and tan English setter dog. Tan spots over eyes; tan colo' about the mouth, black on head and ears, large black spot on rump and aanic. Answers to name ot uai. $.? re ward for his return. Dr. L. L. Pickens. Money to Loan 7 per cent interest al lowed on money left with me to loan. Piincipal with accrued interest returned upon demand. Abstracts furnished. G. B. Dimick, Attorney-at-law, Oregon City, Ore. For Sale at a Bargain. Homestad re linquishment to 160 acres, open but un improved land in Clackamas county. Good soil and finest stock range in the county for either cattle or aheep. Will sell cheap or trade for Oregon City prop erty. Address Box 64, Oregon City , O re CASTOR i A for Infants and Children. TTia Kind You Hava Always Bought Bears the (Ogaatureof
