OPT"' CiTY COUR1F.B, FrtlDAY, DECEMBER 25 1 903. Km as Shopping and Km as Suggestions It's a pleasure to shop now but that jam later on! Wisdom and economy both combine in the affairs of early shopping Our Xmas stocks were never handsomer. Make this store the base of your holiday supplies and see how satisfactorily you will be served NoveitieselfandCUnteriS W'th Xmas Goods and Holiday Black French Dress Goods Purchased exclusively for Xmas trade. Wiil be placed on sale today at cut-rate price, from now until Xmas If there is a.single thing In DressGoods that we haven'r got, it cannot matter much to you. Black Peau de Soie Silk. We have great values in Black Silk, French and American manufacture, from the best loom In the world, purchased exclusively for Xmas and Holiday presents, and you can buy them for less than ever before at cut-rate prices from now until Xmas. See us for gilt-edged values in silks and dress goods. The great silk and dress goods house of the Northwest. Cloaks and Suits a Specialty. With this offering of Tailor-Made Suits we expect to surpass all records for value-giving in up-to-date Suits, lailored in a manner beyond reproach, in all the fashionable shades and pop ular colors, ranging in prices from $9.5o to $25.00 and upwards. Exceptional values and bargains in our new and and spacious Cloak Department. Cloaks and Jackets. Those swell sleeves that Fashion decreed are in our new Coats; the latest ideas of skilled garment makers are to be found here. Big , sale today on Cloaks, Suits, Capes and Jackets, for ladies, misses and children. You can save money. Come and see us. mmkn & McDonnell CORNER THIRD AND MORRISON . LOCAL NEWS ITEMS i w a mmmwm 5 DBRtie s tseatie, Dentist, Weinhard building, rooms 16, 17 and 18 Dr. 0. 8. Seamann, physician OrBces over Harding's Drug store, Msrriaee licenses were issued Monday to Laura Barry and J. M. Huss; Flossie Howell and 0. 8. Bard. Saturday night the Stanford TJniver flity Glee Club will give a concert in the Armor hall. The affair promises to t e most enjoyable one . There ie no more exhilerating bever aee than Red Top Rve or the Planet Whiskev. Kelly & Ruconich, in the Garde Building. The infaat son of Mr. and Mr?. G. W. Biwdish died of bronchitis at Spring water Mondav and was buried in tte cemetery at that place Tuesday. Now is the time to have that umbre la covered or repaired. Just in a nev Stock of Covers, Ribs, Rods and Handles at Lamb & Sawyer's. We do repair ing in all lines. P. A. Fairclough returned from a trip to th e Ogle mines Monday bringing out w ith him the men who have been work ing in the mines for the nast several months. In wading the Molalla, which was qu! te high, Dug Thome, one of the men, was cougbt by the cunent and . came near being drowned and was only aved by the heroic efforts of himself and companions. . ' Don't make any arrangements for New Year's Eve until you have seen what the United Artisans -are offering. Look at the big show cards. Walla Walla, Wash., Dec. 23, 1903. J. S. Purdom. Oregon City. Oregon. Cosgrove's Orchestra best Concert Entertainment, ever given in city. ' John Smity, Chairman Odd Fellows Committee. The Salvation Armvwill h.lVA f.hplr Christmas tree Friday night. A pro gram consiBtiojr of speaking and sing ing by the children will be rendered. All are invited to put gifts on the tree, if they wiBh. ' Rev. Ward, the evangelist of the United Brethren church, will preach for the Salvation Armv one week commenc ing Friday afternoon at 3 o'clock. All Christians are invited to attend the open air meeting Friday at 2 -.30 o'clock. On New Year's day Loean Grange will install its officers for 1904. On the sup posi'ion that the better tLe day the bet ter the deed , the good people " of Logan changed their meeting day, for once from Saturday to Friday. . Herman Grimm, of Macksbnrg, will shortly leave for his old home in Texas, where he will in future reside. Mr. Grimm has advertised all of his Clacka mas couniy property for sale and is got ng back to his native heath for good. He has two sons living in Texas. . Frank Roberts, a young hobo-of 17 ' summers, was fined $7 for carrying a re volver Tuesday. ! Uncle Billy Yaughan was in town Saturday the first time in many months and brought the Courier twins a nice box of sppleB. Thieves broke into the bicycle and gun store of Lamb & Sawyer in this city Monday night and stole a revolver and rifle. There is no clue as to who are the thieves. The machinery for the new ice plant, which is being manufactured in Port land, will arrive next Monday. Tbe managers of the company expect to have tbe plant in operation by Feb. next. James Grider stole an overcoat from the cloak room of tbe Methodist church Sunday night belonging to the pastor, Mr. Woods. Grider was arrested with ihe goods on him and locked up in jail. He had another overcoat which was also believed to have been stolen. The man is a hobo. The Multnomah lodge of Oregon City is the olucjt Masonic Order west of the Missouri river. Saturday night they celebrated the paying off of their entire inueDteaness witn & grand banquet. The bar que t was attended by many old pioneer members from over the county i . : Li- . v uuu was n must eujuyuuiy auuir. The Rebekah Lodge entertained at whist Saturday night. There was a large crowd of the members present anda delightful time was enjoyed. Tbe differ ent degrees of the Oddfellows lodge, the Rebekahs, the Subordinate and the en campment, have each agreed to sub scribe $50 for furnishing a room in the Home at Portland. Jamei Grider, who was arrested Sun. day night charged with having stolen an overcoat from the cloak room of the Methodist church, had a trial Tuesday and was given 30 days in the city jail. Grider plead not guilty, declaring that the coat had been given him by a Btranger to hold and the stranger had boarded the overland. Those who are afraid of a possible at tack of appendicitis should reflect on the conclusion to which some prominent doctors in the United States and Europe have come that Ihe eating of much meat. ind especially of any meat not thorough ly cooked, is apt to bring on tbe disease. Amonr the vegetable eating Chinamen appendicitis in almost unknown. The prevalence of the disease among Anglo Saxons and Frenchmen demonstrates they eat too much meat. Those in this neck o' the woods who hanker to be run through the divorce mill must appreciate this grannie des cription of the domestic preliminaries to airing the family wash in the court room given by "Uncle" Pat'erson, of Kansas, "Jedge, he said, "the' fust two years uv married life wer like th' sunshine on tbemeddow an' th'. co'nfield. Then cauae th' rumblings nv th' sto'm. The clouds done cum up an' th' wind do blow. Der wer rustlin'san an' mur murin's, (an' th' run an' th' moon dun quit shinin'. Den th' rain, datsth' teardraps, an' th thunder, data the1 rumblin' uv bub voice, dun knocked ttV happiness out uv our lives. Now,jedge, It'll all bail an' ben. i . Uow is tbe time , this is tbe Place The Best of Eventhing for. Christmas Ri$ht to the Front of all Competition We place our elegant new holiday stock, the best of everything shown in this' locality. Popular Selections at Popular Prices are features of .this magnificent stock which particularly recommends it to holiday buyers B AS WE BEGIN 1904 At the end of the old year we desire to express the wish that for one and all the coming new year may contain 365 happy and prosperous days. We Extend to AH a Cordial invitation to visit our wonderful display of new and Beautiful Holiday Goods, especially selected with a view to meet the every requirement of the gift makers of this locality. Our magnificent stock includes innumerable attractions perfectly adapted to meet the requirements of peoplewho are in search of gifts for old and young, expensive or inexpensive ; in fact now is the time a'nd this is the place to get just what you want, and just what will please the per son you desire to remember. Don't Fall to See Our Holiday Display. Everything you can wish in the line of ' TOILET SETS, MANICURE SETS, HANDKERCHIEF, GLOVE, NECK TIE AND COLLAR BOXES, SHAVING SETS, JEWEL CASES, BON BON BOXES, GOLD PENS WITH PEARL HANDLES, PLUSH CASES, FOUN TAIN PENS, AUTOGRAPHS, CELLULOID NOVELTIES, PHOTOGRAPH ALBUMS, KNIVES, RAZORS, AND CIGARS IN FANCY PACKAGES Be certain'to see our line of Ladies' Wrist Bags. We are headquarters for Fancy Stationery. Having purchased the entire display of a large eastern establishment, we can show you all the latest designs in Plain, Colored, Hem-Stiched and Fancy Writing Paper, and Envelopes. Come in and look over our stock. DON'T FORGET THE PLACE - It's Where You Get Your Prescriptions Filled ! HOWELL & JONES - THE RELIABLE DRUGGISTS V We also wish to thank those who by their patronage and kind words have made 1903 the most successful year in the history of our business. We know that a very large part, of the increase is due to those of you who have from time to time said a good word for us to a friend. This we know is the best advertisement a store can have. During the com ing year we shall strive to make this a drug store to which everyone can come with absolute confidence in the quality of its goods, the carefulness of its service and the fairness w m 1 (S3 ra m m to I i :8 of its price's . . We Want to be Your Druggist for 1904. NEW YEAR. TOKENS A great many people receive unexpected Xmas gifts for which they wish to make some return. The custom of mak ing belated Xmas presents on New Year's day is also growing Anything needed for the purpose can be supplied from the remainder of our holiday stock. We have had a large trade, but such a stock as ours is never exhausted , and a good as sortment always remains. HUNTLEY BROTHERS! Druggists and Booksellers. There will be more than 300 com petitors In theairahip race (or the $100, 000 prize at St. Louis. Ai moat of tbe ships are likely to fall it will be dangerous for tbe spectators. P. D. Curran, of Ely, will leave In a few weeks for Alaska where he will seek to find the remains of veterans who have died In the service of their country and ship them to the national cemetery at San Francisco. . . " The indications are that zinc in pay ing quantity has been found in this county, il luller investigations prove the supposition, true uiacKamas ouniy will be one ot tne very lew zinc, pro ducing regions in the world . Then look out for a mining boom. On Saturday 18th, Mrs. Jud 8. Fish, died at her horn in The Dillos of pneu monia. The funeral was conducted from St Peter's church in that city on the 21st. A. 8. Bennett, well known here, being one of the pall-bearers. De ceased was universally beloved. Last Sunday evening Rev. J. H. Beavens, of the Baptist church, began a series of illustrated sermons which will be continued from week to week indeflnilely. On last Sunday evaning there was a verv larae crowd in attend annn. A stereoDticon machine is used in illustrating the sermons. Next Sun day evening the subject of the sermon will he " te ast things." fcvery one in cordially invited to attend these meetings. The exercises attending tbe Christ mas season at St. John's Catholic church in thin-city will be ol unusual in trHRt. In addition to the regular ser vices on Christmas day high mass will be followed by the papal benediction by the nastor. Kev. Father Hillehrand.to whom this faculitv was bestowed at the time of his late visit to the pope at Rome There will be three services on Chrl t mas dav. as follows: Maes at 7 a. m. with English sermon, mans at 8-45, with German sermon.' and high mass at 10:30 with the sriving of the papal benediction The ladies of tne Altar society will have charge of the decoration and the altar will he nreciallv draped for the Christ mas celebration. Mies Draper will have charge of tbe singing, and among the snlections that will fie reminrea is me "Corpus Chrlsti Mass" (La Hache.) Midniuht mass.ChriBtmas eve, will not be celebrated by the church this year, Crowds of ChrlBtmas shoppers have flocked to Oregon City this week, and as a result local stores cave eniayea an excentionallv large trade. It is a no' ! tw-enViln fct that the stores which have (1 ' enjoyed the best trade are those who A : have advertised most extensively in the columns of the Courier . Huntley Bros., who have carried a full page d during naat few weeks, report that their trade has been heavier than ever before in the history of their business and that haa taxed their large lurce oi cierss Mi" K? it jA to the utmost to attend to their demands, ZhS Burmetster & Andresen, the next largesl LV1 ' advertiser has also enjoyed an excep VJ I tinn.il larr.a tm1a hna Frank Buscb. Adam Bros. Howell 4 Jones, Charman Co. and all other stores that deal in holiday goods that haveemp'oyed tbe colamns of tbe Courier to tell the people about their bargains. The Cour. ier is one of the best advertising medi ums in the state as will be testified to It is stated that two per cent of ha bitual drinkers become habitual drunk ards. Mrs. Frank C. Hall, of Truckee, Cal., is visiting her sister, Mrs. Ed Johnson of this city, Fred Morey is visiting his parents, Mr. and Mrs, P. F. Morey, of this place, dur ing the holidays. At the Electric hotel on this Wednes day evening, Mr. C. 8. Bard and Mis Flossie Howell were united in matrimony fcev. Bruce olliuiating. All the parties are irom opringwater. Mrs. Frank Brown and two children otOntario, Or., are visiting Mrs. Frank MuGinnees during the holidays. Air Brown is the superintendent of the Ontario hatchery, said to be the largest Hah hatchery in the world. Willia j; Grace, one of the prominent citizens of Baker City, Or., came to Ore gon (Jii y on Inst Tuesday to see his sick brother, U. W. Urace. William (Jrace is one of the prominent Odd Fellows of the state and is to tbe forefront in the development and upbuilding of his part ol the state, tie will remain in Oregon City until his brother is much improved. Sundav morning, J. If. Koon'z and Wes Jackson, accompanied by the lat- ter's wife and children, arrived by a chartered freight car, in which were all t.ieir Impedimenta, from Lincolu, Neb. The car cost them (200, plus $5 for over freight. They brought six horses, three dogs and three cats. The fourth dog got lost on the way. while trying to sprint against the train. Hrm George W. Grice, who has been quite ill at bis residence on Sixth street during thepaetten days, is little if anv better. An eminent physician ol Portland was called in consultation with Dr. C. M. Strickland, who has the case in r harge. They find that Mr. Grace Is suffering 'from a stomach trouble, the exact nature of which they have not as yet been enabled to determine. Mr. Grace is one of the best known and best liked citizens of Oregon City and Clack amas county and it is to be hoped that his recovery will be swift and complete. Shefchick were among the New Eraites imOnby Friday. ' , Mrs.flpulak and ions Frank andHenry. ..BurKTne and daughter, Carrie, and Mr. Mc Arthur were in Oregon City Saturday. s Ives Truesdale, of Portland, was a gnest at the Anthony home Sunday. Fred Burgoyne, of Portlond, spent Sunday with his parents of this place. Newt Crlteser has part of tbe lumber on the ground to rebuild. - ? enry Waldron, cf Oregon City, call ed on Dick Dundas Monday. Mr. Young near Twilight hall has a torce of 18 men cutting cord wood this winter. Win Surry, of Linn countv, was t guest at the Fred CbiDo farm for several days last wetk, Mr. Veteto Is suffering with rheu matism in the hip and shoulder. Mrs. Newbury and daughers were shopping in the metropolis Tuesday. Ruby Newbury was the recipient of of a pair of fine white Angora cats lor Xmas present fiora her great uncle, Mr. Mosier of Portland. raw HA. Have J ou noticed how much longer the days are getting? i The fire box at Mulloy'a saw mill fell in on Wednesday of last week and caus ed a "shut down" the remainder Of the week. - Mrs. Hoffman and Miss Heartleywere , Friday of last week in Portland and 1 visited friends at Milwaukee over night on their return. , Ruby Newbury was on the sick list last week. Mrs. G. Brown was shopping In Ore gon City Friday last. Jasper Likes.nf Oswegn, was a visitor at the B. Fredrich farm last Sunday. Mr. Loonier is visiting his sister Mrs, Wyman. G. Jackson and Ben Wilson left Fri day last, for Cottage Grove to view some of Uncle Sammy's real estate. Miss Ollie and Katie Fredrick visited relatives in Portland Saturday and Sun day, Mrs. Wink, Maggie Mulloyand Wen sol Bridge Work My crown and bridge work is the only method in dental science that is permanent and which perfectly equalizes the strain of mastication. These teeth look like your own teeth, feel like your own teeth, and to all intents and purposes are your own teeth and will last a lifetime. Only i gold and porcelain used in their ( construction. , Moderate in price. Examinations and estimates free. DR. L.A. MORRIS Dentist. Office next door to Courier. NOTICE TO CREDITORS. Notlna In hrly given tint the undoralif nod hut b.eti duly ipiKilnUid by tin Ununtj Court of ClackAinaii County, Oregon, bliuiultlrator f tht etftauiof Itobrt B'MhM, aaounstjit, late of laid county and 'title. All nerMinu having ctnlmi SKa'nU-thteHLatti of sala dsomidtrtt tra hereby null :1i-1 to Ale I lie limit, duly vurlltal wttordlnK to law, with my attorney, O. II Dya, Kaq., at bin office, Comer of SuUi and Main Bu., Oruyoo City, OraK'in, within tlx month! from the date of this ootles Paled OiKOn City, Or., Po.2l, A. D..1IKM. HUOIl KRANCW RONALD, Administrator of ilia Etata of Kobart Buuald, DacaMed. by those aing its columns. V