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OREGON CITY COURIER, FRIDAY, MAY 3 1907 b EIGHT MEN SUSPENSION BRIDGE IN DANGER PUBLIC DOCK NOT ASSISTED PAY FINES Plead Guilty to Assault on Council Declines to . Order Street Improved to Water Front. Bert Baker f i-'j1 U j,1---! ,MlSi ' I'M i CHASED HIM IN A SALOON Crowd Throws tees While Baker Was Escortine Girl Home From Party' at Wilsonville. H. U. Aden, L. Hasselbruck, Andy Hasselbruck, Otto Peters, Harry Pet era, Henry Peters, Henry Boeckman, Barron and two ther young men, residents of WilHonvillo, Saturday af ternoon pleaded guilty in the Justice Court to assault and battery on Bert Baker, and were each fined $10 by Judge Livy Stlpp. News came from Wilsonville last week of a lively fight that occurred there Friday night, In which it is said Bert Baker was set upon by a gang of 11 men and assaulted with eggs. Bak er was arcompayuing a young lady to her home from a party, and before she had closed the door after bidding him good night a shower of eggs greeted Baker. His assailants expected he would run, but the young man showed fight and closed with his antagonists, who circled around him and knocked him down, but not before ho had put several of them hors de combat. Baker ran into the Wilsonville saloon for protection and tried to secure a weap on, but this was refused him and he was kept in the place until 4 o'clock In the morning by the crowd, who '.. ; '1 1 i ' Li si '.-fttr' The big suspension bridge that spans the Willamette River at Oregon City Is In danger and an Investigation has been ordered by the members of the county court and Is now In progress. On one of the west piers of the bridge the heavy iron shoe that supports the cables la broken beyond repair and the timbers under the iron have rotted away. County Commissioner John Lewellen Is giving his personal attention to the matter and said this afternoon that he feared for the safety of the structure. The suspension bridge was constructed about 20 years ago, and has had little or no repairs since that time except to the decks. The county court reali zes the Importance of keeping the bridge open, as It Is the only means of passage between Oregon City and West Oregon City and no time will be lost In. ascertaining Just what repairs are necessary and having the struc ture placed In good condition, regardless of the probable great expense.. dared Baker to come out savlne the? would place him in a casket that had come down from Newberg In the river. The fight aroused widespread com ment around Wilsonville. Don't Pay Alimony, to be divorced from your appendix. There will be no occasion for It If you keep your bowels regular with Dr. King's New Life Pills. Their action Is so gentle that the appendix never has cause to make the least complaint. Guaranteed by Howell & Jones, drug gists. 25c. Try them. Brick Yard at Meldrum. Alex Gill has purchased five acres of land at Meldrum's Station on the Oregon Water Power & Railway line and will start a brickyard, with a capacity of 8000 bricks daily. Mr. Gill has been a brick manufacturer for 25 years and for the last five years has been In Portland. "He states that the clay around Meldrum's Is ad mirably adapted for the purpose of brick making. and Alva D. Allen were granted a license to marry yesterday by County Clerk Greenman. They went to Red land, where an uncle of Mr. Allen re sides and where the ceremony will take place. They will make their home In Portland. Mutes Are To Marry. Both stone deaf and unable to speak a word, Miss Lorena B. Officer My Best Friend. Alexander Benton, who lives on Rural Route I, Fort Edward, N. Y., says: "Dr. King's New Discovery Is my best earthly friend. It cured me of asthma six years ago. It has also performed a wonderful cure of incip ient consumption for my son's wife. iBHW Ml I . OF THE I i Stock ! The Improvement of Moss and Elev enth streets from Main to . Water street will depend wholly upon the construction of a public wharf on the water front at the foot of these streets. This was brought out Wed nesday night at the meeting of the council, when a special committee presonted a report recommending the Improvement of the street, providing that the Board of Trade would Insure the building of the wharf. The city does not feel Justified, on account of the expense. In Improving the street, unless a demand is created by the establishment of the dock. The action of the council is a great disappoint ment to the people who seek to have the dock built, as they believe that the necessary subscriptions would have been easier obtained If the street was improved. The street commissioner was in structed to tear down the fence erect ed by C. E. Nash enclosing property of the city on the hill. This land will be utilized as a storage place for lunv ber, but will be sold If the right price Is offered.- J. Betzel was unanimously elected as a councilman from the Third ward to fill the vacancy caused by the res ignation of Joseph N. Harrington. The petition of F. C. Burke asking for the vacation by the city of a road that runs through property across the street from the Congregational church was laid on the table. The road has been there about 40 years. Burke claims ownership of the preporty. The council received' a petition ask ing for the establishment of the grade of Madison street from Third to Spring street. The council will hold a special meet ing May 11 to take final action on the ordinances for the improvement of the cross streets running into Main street. Saturday Club Entertainment. The Saturday Club of the First Con gregational Church gave an entertain ment Wednesday night In the church parlors that was attended by about 100 people. Vocal solos were render ed by Miss Edith Cheney and Miss Myrtle Buchanan, and Mrs. James Roake and Miss Ivy Roake. Miss Healon gave a recitation, and a May Pole drill was a feature of the even ing. Refreshments wore served and the affair netted $35. G Levitt Two Doors South of Postoffice OREGON CITY, OREGON Ti ftia Jc I im J4 an( s sac mst be Pushed with I 1IC 1 11 11C 1 LrlllllLCU ail possible CflCtgy. The Courts and laws of this land have appointed me to administer the estate of I. Gold stein, deceased. The estate most be settled and affairs wound up, so this sale was announced. COST and LOSS are LOST SIGHT OF. This week will see thousands of people in town on account of the Circus, and we de cided to give the people a Suit Sale that has never been equalled in this city. 00 Spring Suits for $15, $16 and $18 spring suits These elegant tailor-made suits come In unfinished Worsteds, Clays, Serges, Thifcets, Tweeds, Cheviots, Cassimeres and Silk mixtures; Black, Blue, Brown, Plaids, Bars, Checks, Over-Plaids, and neat Silk or Wool mixtures. Both the single and double breast styles. Sttes 34 to 44 bust measure. They are the choicest and best lot of $f5, $16 and $18 Suits to be seen, but on account of settling this estate, which must be done soon, $8.85 takes choice of the entire lot a chance you would not have again were you to live one hundred years. And remember these are all New Spring Styles no old timers. This Store a Paradise of Bargains j I Pants, Hats, Shoes, Furnishings, in fact everything is being sold at a tremend ous cut in order to settle this estate. The great . values and authoratlve styles In our new line of Trimmed hats. Miss C. Goldsmith. If you want correct styles In millin ery call on Miss C. Goldsmith. Right styles at the right time and the right prices. Miss C. Goldsmith. Miss Irene Moore entertained Wed nesday evening at her homo with whist and the first prize went to Charles Zimmerman. The parlors were beautifully decorated in dog wood. Dainty refreshments were ser ved by the hostess. Mr. John W. Armstrong was com pletely surprised last Saturday even ing at his home on the West Side, when about 65 of his friends walked in In honor of his 60th birthday. The evening was enjoyably spent In games and dancing, and refreshments were served. The guests departed at a late hour wishing Mr. Armstrong many more happy birthdays. Welch's Easter Showing surpas ses anuhing ever shown in Portland all prices $7S3(k MAKE YOUR EASTER SELECTIONS NOW Welch's Jit Jitst Stilts lot boys ate wonders, doable knees, double seats, triple taped seams and waterproofed cloth new Easter Patterns only $4.50. Books and Watches Free with boy s Suits Men's Hats, Neckwear, Shoes, Hose, Underwear, Pants, Shirts. If Not, Right, Welch Makes it Right THE AMERICAN CLOTHIER 221-223 Morrison St., N. W. Cor. First, Portland, Or. NEW STRAWBERRIES. Two Ar. Immense Cropper, and Strong Growing Plants. Greater progress has been made the last three or four years along the strawberry line than ever before. The Sample Is about the only variety that holds Its own, but from present Indica tions even that berry will be set one side. The Cardinal, a pistillate vari ety like the Sample, just now Is creat ing quite a sensation. The illustration here shown was taken from a cluster of last season and Is a correct like- mmmm MAP A J A of the I. Goldstein Estate, Oregon City. THB CARDINAL 8TBAWBKRBT. ness of the berry, not one of those over grown berries, but will average good ice, an Immense cropper and the most vigorous growing plant ever sent out It will be a mortgage lifter, says an eastern grower In American Cultivator. Golden Gate la another new berry of great promise. This Is a fancy berry, like the Marshall, only It is worth a dozen of It, being of fine quality and a good cropper. The Ablngton, sent out two years ago, bas proved about what the orig inator claimed and Is a safe berry to plant Another berry, the Dicky, that bas not been put upon the market yet Is a strong, stamlnate variety, an Immense cropper, very firm, colors well and Is a long season berry. I hare no plants of It on my grounds, but as soon as I can I shall set largely of It High Class Dental Work AT MODERATE PRICES The Oregon Dental Parlors of Portland are famous for the fine class of work produced and their low prices, and we will give you exactly the same class of work and same prices here that we do in Portland. It will pay you to call at once and make arrangements to have your teeth attended to. x We are doing a good class of dental work at a very moderate cost. You want good work anil we can't afford to give you any other kind. We use the best grade of materials and the work is doue by experienced men. If you need artiticial teeth we will make you a set that will look natural and guarantee a fit. Our plates are guaranteed to fit,. All work doue by an Eastern Graduate of one of America's best Dental Colleges. Any one presenting this ad at the office of the Oregon Dental Parlors will have all teeth extract ed free of charge that need to be extracted. NOTE OUR TRICES: Full Set. of Teeth Solid Cold Crowns Bridge Work $5.00 and $7.50 $5.00 $5.00 Extracting Free when plates or bridge work is ordered. OREGON DENTAL COMPANY Rooms 8-9 Willamette Bldg. Over Hardings Drug Store and P. O. PEN EVENING? UNTIL 8:00 O'CLOCK SUNDAYS FROM 9:00 TO :00 Railway to Beaver Creek. . Farmers of the Beaver Creek sec tion of Clackamas County will gen erally support the project for the con struction of a railway line from this city to Beaver Creek, and Wednesday night held a meeting at the Beaver Creek store. Brief, speeches were made by Judge Ryan and County Judge Dimlck, who told the people that the objects and purposes of the movement wore the upbuilding of the country tributary to Oregon City and the establishment of 4 market- that could be easily and quickly reached by the farmers. Several of the property owners signed rights of way for the construc tion of the railroad east of the Mol alla River. These agreements will uot be recorded unless the project Is assured, but the Instruments will be returned, and the route changed to west of the Molalla, unless sufficient support Is given for the route origin ally planned. William Huntley Dead. After an Illness of two weeks, Wil liam, the 7-year-old son. of Mr. and Mrs. William A. Huntley passed away at 1 o'clock yesterday morning. He was stricken with pneumonia, and hovered between life and death for several days. Skilled medical aid and careful nursing, with the loving watch ness of anxious parents were of no avail, and the bright little fellow, who was known and liked by hundreds of people, fell a victim to the grim reap er. Death was due to pneumonia and consequent complications. The fune ral will probably be held Sunday. Citation. In the County Court of the State of Oregon, for the County of Clacka - mas. In the matter of the Guardianship of Adeline TrulHnger, a minor, To the next of kin of said ward and to all persons interested in said es tate: In the name of the State of Oregon, You are hereby required to be and j appear in the County Court of the State of Oregon, for the County of ' Clackamas at the Court Room thereof, 1 at the County Court House In the ! said County of Clackamas on Monday, the 3rd day of June, A. D. 1907, at 10 : o'clock a. m., of that day, then and there to show cause, if any you have, : why a certain petition in writing, pre ; sented to the said County Court, and now on file therein, should not be granted permitting the guardian to sell the real estate of said ward ac cording to said petition on file. I Witness, the Hon. Grant B. Dimlck, i Judge of the County Court of the State of Oregon, for the County of Clackamas, this 2nd day of May, A. D. 1907. Attest: F. W. Greenman, Clerk C. D. & D. C. LATOURETTE, Attor neys for Guardian. Dance oMhe Guards. Tko hull nt Snla fMrrlp nnnnls. Wed nesday evening in Armory hall, was a success in every ueiau. 1 ne Daiiroom was elaborately decorated with dog uTtn,l evurrrwin Ami hrldal wreath. Toelle's orchestra discoursed delight ful music uiiui nuunigiu wnen lue ui falr was over. Orange punch was served. Threaten to Kill Rich. Acting Constable Caufield went to Cherryville yesterday to arrest Ed ward Kopper, charged with threaten ing to kill Clark Rich., Kopper is an old soldier about Go years of age, and several years ago was married to a young girl, who left him and Kopper blames Rich for his domestic troubles. It Is charged that the old-man laid in wait for Rich along the county road and had a revolver in his possession. FiW A. Miles, railway messenger for the Wells Fargo Express Com ivinv uaq mnrripfi in Portland Tues day afternoon to Miss Roby Baker of Cottage Urove. Mr. Miles is tne sou of Mr. and Mrs. F. A. Miles, of this city. Mr. and Mrs. Miles will reside in Portland. .
