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8 OREGON CITY COURIER, FRIDAY, . DECEMBER 9, 1904, Suits For Divorce E. M. Bullae has filed a snit for divorce against W. J. Bnllus, in which the defendant is charged with adultery and desertion. Alice Hicks, of 7 Union Avenne, Portland, is named as the disturber of the dcmes tio relations of the family. The couple were married in 181)8. The plaintiff asks for 25 per month for the support of herself and minor child, asks the court to order this alimony paid to her, alleging that her husband is regularly employed at a salary of $75 per month. Dorita Woodworth has instituted suit for divorce against Claremount Woodworth, alleging habitual and gross drunkeness. They were married in October, 1902. In the divorce suit of Hermann Vorpahl vs Lizzie Vorpahl, the former decree of the court was modified. The minor children had been placed in the care of their mother, but she filed an affidavit stating that Lydias, a minor child, had become inorrigible and could not be controlled by her, The boy was committed to the care of the Boys and Girls Aid Society, of Portlaud. Cruelty Charge Dismissed. Thomas Eeyes, who was arrested last week and charged with ' cruelty to animals, was dismissed Wednesday morning in the Justice court. He was accused of keeping horses and not giving them a sufficient amount of feed, and when arranged, was released on las own recognition, and the case was set for this morning. As the complaining witnesses failed to put in an appearance, Keyes was dis charged. Suit on Promissory Note. Charles Baker, president nf the West Oregon Telephone Company, has commenced suit in the circuit court against G. H. Rogers and Graoe Rog ers, his wife, for $400 on a promissory note. six acres of land near Wil lamette has been attached. Demurrer Overruled. Judge McBride on Saturday over ruled the demurrer to the amended complaint of Mrs. S. A. Chase vs the City of Oregon City. This is the much talked of injunction suit res training the council from granting a perpetual franchise to the Oregon & California Railroad Company and its lessee, the Southern Pacific Company. Judge McBride said that he failed to see any reason for haste in the final settlement of the matter. The de fendants now have 10 days in which to file an answer to the complaint, nd when this answer is filed, the case will be tried upon its merits. Court Notes. The county court has set Mon day, January 2, 1905, as the date for hearing the final report in the estate of Hugh Miller, deceased. A decree was entered in the case of C. Knetemeyer et al vs W. B. Young, et ai. Judgments were entered in the case of E. M. Kockwood vs J. P. Confer, et al, for tin sum of $339 and costX In the case of Walter V. Mundhenke vs Oregon City Manfactnring Com pany for $100 and costs. Order was issued for the sale of the attached property in G. Marquardt vs M. J. Alouldeuhauer. Order issued overruling defendant's demurrer in G. Grief vs Lindeman Bros. Lewis Baker, William Howlett and Wesley Douglas have been appointed appraisers of the estate of the late Israel Rivers. I J. T. . Dickermson; Ceres, , Emma Roman: Pomona, Anna J. Lewis: Flora, Sarah L. Derrick ; lady assist ant stewatrd, Sarah Gillett. The new master, Brother Hobble, is past commander of Meade Post, G. A. R.. and has proven himself to possess exceptional abilities as an executive ufheer. Six new members took the first and second degrees. The .dinner to which the Maple Lane Grangers treated themselves Saturday noon was a feast. Harding Orange. At the regular meeting on Decem ber 8rd, the following officers were elected for the ensuing year : Master, H. S. Anderson ; overseer, Geo. Kohl; lecturer, Mrs. H. A. An derson ; steward, Henry Kohl ; assist ant steward, Chaw Gill j chaplain, Mrs. A. Newkirk; treasurer, Mrs. Hettie Spragne; secretary; S. B. Gerber; gatekeeper, F. Moser; Ceres, Neita Gerber; Pomona, Eva Newkirk; Flora, Lulu Kirchem; L. A. S., Emma Falbert. Several members gave interesting accounts of their attendance at the National Grange and the impressions formed there. All reported a high opinion of the abilities of the officers and members of the national body and of the impressions of the seventh degree. Some dissatisfaction was expressed with the proposal to rafflle off the prize wagon, as savoring too much of gambling. , i Abont 60 members of Harding Grange took the Seventh degree and all reportod being much impressed with the ceremony ; also well pleased with the work of the National Grange, the exhibit and especially with the fact that Clackamas oounty captured the first prize. Mr m am astasias Skills l .. fa PATRONS ELECT OFFICERS. Ex-U. S. Consul J. F. Caplei Gate keeper Evening Star Orange. At the annual meeting of Evening Star Grange, No. 27, Patrons of Hus baniry, Saturday, in the new hall on the Section Line road, the following officers were elected: MaBter, J. J. Johnson ; overseer, Mrs. C. Milem; lecturer, Prof. N. W. Bowlnud, steward, W. L. Beokner; chaplain, "Father" Clinton Kelly; treasurer, Mrs. Josoph E. Adresonn ; secretary, Mrs. E. A. Niblin; gatekeeper, Judge John O. Oaplos ; Ceres, Mjss Julia Spooner ; Pomona, Agnes Matlock ; Flora, Miss Minnie Butler ; lady as sistant steward, Mrs. Eaton : organist, Mrs. C . H. Welch; leader of harvest march in third dogroe, Mrs. H. L. Vail. Mrs. E. A. Nidlin was invited to install the officers at the first meet ing in January. O. Milem, N. W. Bowland, J. E. Spooner, Mrs O. H. Welch aud Mrs. Stephens, wore appointed a special oommitteo to propare a dinner for the Pomona Grange, whioh moots in Evening Star Hall the third Wednes day in Deoombor. The committoo was instruotod to spare no efforts in entertaining the Pomona. A fine ban quet was served in the lower hall at noon. Seventy ' members and some visitors were present. The report of the secretary shows 286 members in good standing, with about ten applications on hand, an increase of about 50 for 1904. The record of the year shows the erection of a hall costing $2200, all paid for and tthe holding of a successful fair in October. GRANGE TO HAVE DANCE. Maple Lane Elects Officers and Successful Meeting. Holds At its regular monthly meetin g on Saturday, Maple Lane Grange made arraugements to give a masquerade ball on New Years eve. Gentlemen, masked, 50 cents ; spectators, 25 cents. The net proceeds will go towards the grange. The annual elootion of officers took place, with the following result : Master. A. J. Hobble: overseer, Mary Shelley ; leoturer, O. A. Swal low; steward, Louise Beard; assist ant steward, O. O Allon; ohaplain, R. Moutz ; treasurer, A. J. Lewis ; secretary, S. T. Roman ; Gate Keeper, Molalla Orange. Molalla Grange No. 810 at its De cember meeting conferred the third and fourth degrees to a class of seven and considered the applications of three others for membership. This being the tune lor election of officers the "lecturers' hour" was set aside for the day and the following is the result of such election, which passed off very smoothly. Attend ance 45 ; visitors 2 ; Mrs. Woodcock, of Sun Flower, and G. W. Mallott, of JNo. 40. Master, L. H. Cochrao, Aurora; overseer, J. N. Sawtell; leoturer, J. J. Clark, Molalla; steward, A. W, Sawtell; assistant steward, F. A. Dnuton ; chaplain, Jennie Perdue; gate keener, Edward Hammond ; treasurer, G. V. Adams; secretary, J. W.Thomas; Pomona, Mary Gibson: Flora, Mrs. Mary Olark; Ceres, Edith Sawtell; lady assistant steward, Mary Robbins; organist, Bertha Adams; business agent, J. if. Sawtell, Mo lalla postomce ; insurance, are and fire, press correspondent and bureau information, J. W. Thomas, Molalla, Clackamas county, Oregon ; Trustees, l'JOe, Oliver Kobbins, G. V. Adams, J. W. Thomas. Warner Orange Election. Warner Grange. Patrons of Hus bandry, will meet on Saturday, De cember 17, at 10 o'clock in the morn ing for the annual election of officers. These officers will be installed the first meeting in January. The ladies of the Grange have prepared an extra good dinner for the day of election. iELIEVING that we are about to experience a Holiday season of unusual ;'" v . activity and anticipating a general and widespread observance of Christ mas and the Holidays will bring with it a great demand for gifts of .' every des.riptlon, we have seeded an enormous large stock for the , "Holiday Shopper" and "Gift Maker" to pick from. By careful study, hard work and liberal buying, we have selected a thorough and complete line and are now ready to serve you well, meet your wants,'gratify your wishes and satisfy your taste with gifts for old and young alike We have kept in mind the matter of price, which Is Indeed the most inv portant consideration, as at Christmas time the promptings of many generous heart exceeds the limits of the purse. We can show you pretty and Jesirable gifts costing but a trifle and representing good values fr every cent asked and from that point upward to the most elaborate presents the heart could desire. With the utmost cordiality we ask you to call and see our display of tempting Holiday Goods. It will afford us pleasure to show you around and no one need feel the slightest obligation to purchase unless so disposed. Frel free to come at your pleasure and be sure your attendance will gratify us sincerely. Just a few of the many articles we are displaying: Co'larand Cuff Boxes, Necktie Boxes, Handkerchief Boxes, Glove Boxes, Work Boxes, Card Cases, Purses, Wrist Bags, Jardiniere Framed and UnframeJ Pictures, Choice Perfumes, Cigar Cases, Lap Writing Pads, Manicuring Sets, Toilet Sets, Fountain Pens, Gold Pens, Safety Razors, Albums, Photo Holders. Baby Sets, Jewel Boxes, Tobacco Boxes, Shaving Sets and hundreds of others too numerous to mention. owell & Jones H Reliable Dr oggists Chambers Howell Linn E. Jones f I & Wo MAIN & SEVENTH L. BLOCK The Home Furnisher MAIN & SEVENTH To make room for our new stock of wall paper, we decided to reduce all our present stock at following prices I New Organ for Orange. The 20th Century Grange have pur chased with the proceeds of their re cent fair, a new Kimball organ and several necessary articles of furniture for their hall. The Grangers who attended the National from Barl ow, were pleased to see many articles on exhibition there from our town. A Certain Cure for Croup. When a child shows symptoms of croup there is no time to experiment with new remedies, no matter how highly they may be recommended. There is one preparation that can always be depended upon. It has been in use for many years and has never been known to fail, viz : Cham berlain's Cough Remedy. Mr. M. F. Compton of Market, Texas, says of it, "I have used Chamberlain's Cough Remedy in severe -cases of croup with my children, and can truthfully say it always gives prompt reilef. " For sale by Geo. A. Harding. A slightly used Kimball 6 octavo piano for sale at Block's Furniture Store. JOc and 1 2c Paper 5c Double Roll 15c and 1 8c Paper 10c 25c and 28c Paper 15c 35c Paper 25c 40c Paper 30c 50c Paper 35c U it (t it And the balance of our entire stock of Paint to be sold Regardless of Prices. Call and get your Wall Paper for Spring as it will pay you. W. L. BLOCK The Home Furnisher I If You Are Not Particular don't travel over the Illinois Central, as any old road will do you and we : don't want your patronage j but if you are particular and want the best and mean to have it, ask the ticket agent to route you via the Illinois Central, the road that runs through solid vestibule trains between St. Paul, ; Omaha, Chicago, St. Lonis, Memphis ; and New Orleans. No additional charge is made for a seat in our reclining chair cars which are fitted with lavatories and smoking rooms, and have a porter in attendance. Rates via the the lowest and quote them in Illinois Central are we will be glad to connection with any transcontinental line. .H. B. TRUMBELL, Commercial Agent, 142 Third street, Portland, Oregon. J. C. LINDSEY, T. F. & P. A., 142 Third street, Portland, Oregon. PAUL B. THOMPSON, Frt. & Passenger Agent, Coluian Bldg. y Seattle, Wash. Revolution Imminent. A sure sign of approaching revolt and serious trouble in your system is nervousness, sleeplessness, or stomach upsets. Eleotric Bitters will quickly dismember the'troublesome causes. It never fails to tone the stomach, regu late the kidenys and bowels, stimulate the liver, and clarify the blood. Run down systems benefit particularly and all the usual attending aches vanish under its searching aud thorough effectiveness. Electrio Bitters is only fifWv and that is returned if it don't teed by Howell & Jones, druggists. Parkpltce Letter List List of unclaimed letters for the month of November remaining un called for at Parkplace Postofflce, Ore gon: H. L. Perry, Mrs, Mollie Williams, F. A. Waisenen,. Mrs. Gannett Broderiek, (2 cards), 1 Larson, G. A. Wilson, (card), Mrs. Bessie Martin. WILLIAM A. HOLMES, Postmaster tbe Jam das Come and we are better prepared than ever to Cover or Repair your Umbrellas, having just received a large invoice direct from the factory of Covers, Rods and Ribs, etc. Do not make the too common mis take of thinking that a nice handle makes a good umbrella. A good cover is what turns the Oregon mist. We have them in all sizes, and Han dles in all styles and prices. of Boxing and Foot Repairing in all lines. ..Lamb St Sawyer.. Oregon City Bicycle and Gun Store Also a large line just in Gloves, Striking Bags Balls for the Holidays. AliinAiaA..AmA:Hlijlllii,a tli tb..Si ullti Ill i..TilKi1aMil, Y 1 , m 4 on Ik We carry a complete line of L Coffins, Caskets and Robes. Th. only licensed em balmers In tbe county. Calls receive prompt atten tion day or night. SHANK & BISSELL Undertaker anH Fi . -..w. . IHUI " Mala Street, Opposite Huntley's f WW 1 uil-, Office Phone 1021 Re. '. 4564 Phtnt 1121 Rts. ISSS Office in favrltt Clgr Stort Opposite m$tait Building Williams J5ros. transfer ( Safes, Pianos and Turniture Moving a Specialty Trtlghttnd Parcels Delivered t all Parts t tbe Cltp Prices Reasonable and Satisfaction Guaranteed Subscribe lot the Coutiet.
