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CLACKAMAS COUNTY THE EXTEhTRlSE fORKKM'OND ESTS SWEEP THE HELM. Caros School Clases with Interesting Exercises Continued Religious Interest. CRr, May 21. Twenty-six visitors mere present at the cloning cxerci sen of our school I last t rulay afternoon. Quite a length)' pro gram was presented, to which all listened with unwearied interest. Where all was so good it is iniossitle to make any selection for special mention. It is a proof of Prof. Kvan's rare ability as an Instructor that he has given entire satisfaction to the patrons of a school which grades from the smallest primary scholars to those preparing to pass teacher's examination. The religious Interest awakened in this community last winter by the combined efforts of pastors and evangelists, as yet continues to a certain extent. Ktv. W. Gardiner preached a very effective sermon Sabbath morning on the theme, " Keadiness for Christian Work." In the evening a large audience, composed mostly of young people, tilled the church. After a short praise meeting a very earnest discourse was presented by the new Kvangeliral pastor, Rev. H. Ilornshuh. Mr. Hornshuh has grown up from childnood in this vicinity, and he received a cordial welcome to his la bors here. Hunter Ingram and wife, of Portland, and Mrs. L. W. Ingram, of Barlow, were the guests of R. Milo Cooper and family the !ast week. Thev returned to Portland yes terday. Mrs. VY. Gardiner, of Canby, came to at tend the Sabbath services at Graham's church and remained as the guest of Mrs. David Hunter until Monday. Mrs. M. E. London was the victim of a rather peculiar accident lately. A stray ram which has lately been wandering Around in the adjacent timber suddenly made its appearance in the yard where Mrs. London was at work and without any warn ing butted her over. The shock and fright so overcame the lady that her husband was obliged to carry her in bis arms into the house. No more serious trouble resulted than lameness and bruises. WILSON TILLS YHISPEB& Sepublican Speaking, Fast and Fotore-Crop , Notes Popular Candidates. Wilsokyilli, May 20. Under the auspi ces of the Wilsonville republican elub H. 8. Strange of Oregon City delivered on Satur day evening in the A. 0. I. W. hall an able and instructive speech on the political issues of the day. President 8. B. Seely called the meeting to order about 8:30. In the absence of the secretary the chair appointed John Tyler to act in his stead. The president then in a pleasant manner introduced the speaker of the evening. Mr. Strange'f speech was mainly devoted to the financial question which be discussed in a business like manner. The wildcat and visionary schemes of the populists were treated in de tail, and it was made plain that a financial crisis would rarely follow should that party be given tbe reins of government Another republican rallv will be held on the evening ol the 29th when the candidates will address the voters ot this place. Every body is invited. William Brobst and Charles Wagner, both republicans of this place, and who are on the ticket for justice ot the peace and constable respectively, are both well known and very popular throughout the three pre cincts, so much so that both the democratic and populist parties of the precincts have endorsed their nomination and have refused to run candidates in opposition to them. Grain is about all sown in this section and potato planting is the order of the day, which in turn will come to a close about the end of the week. Tyler 4 Gross Co. will finish their con tract of cutting eight thousand hop poles for Jacob Miley the coming week. Miley Bros, have put out twelve acres more of bops this season. Strakgir, SEW ERA ETCHISU8. the chairman. He gave us a talk to the Hiint and full of lite on the issues of the day. He lllii'tratrd the roily or issuing paper money without backing, in a pointed and laughable maimer. Ir. Smith followed with a short and pithy speech, telling us of a dose ol medi cine he would administer to the populists that would cure them of populism once and forever. The last speaker of the day was (1. K. Hayes, candidate for cou'ity Judge. He talked straight to (he point on the needed improvements and reforms throughout the county. He spoke of the advisability of having a book to show the county expendi tures; also of the wrong In allowing bills with cost attached that didn't do any good and only heaped up taxes on the taxpayers. The meeting only lasted about two hours, as the speakers were to speak in Sandy in tbe evening and had considerable distance to travel. Mr. Buckman has been very ill the past week, but was a little better the last report we had. Mrs. Kesterson was thrown from an un manageable horse near Sycamore one day last week and hurt quite badly. Our sick folks are all getting on the well list again. We are glad to see them about. Damascus roads should be very smooth on Monday if the rolling of buggies and carts over them is any benefit. The young folks enjoy Sunday very much, but we don't believe the horses have any particular liking Tor the day. The boys took a trip down to Columbia Slough again Sunday and caught some cat Mill, at least that is what thev say. Damascus has a new paper, known as the Damascus Herald. Miss Jean Morton is the editor. The paper is run in the interest ef the Damascus Reading Circle. The cir cle will meet on Saturday nights instead of Friday nights as heretofore. mon at Timber drove last Sunday. We are in hope that his place will soon lie MUM. Mr. and Mrs. (1. W. (Irace visited Mr. and Mrs. Tlunerstet last Sunday, Miss Ina l.ee and Anna l'alrclotigh were the guests of Miss Kinma Tiunerstet last Sunday. The spoiling school Inst Friday evening in the joint district resulted in a light between two young gentlemen (?) who visited the school. One Is reported to have got pretty badly bruised about the face. Cause a lady in the case. Mrs. J. May of Oregon City is visiting her sister, Mrs. J.J. Card, Miss Nora Jewell closes t term of school at t'olton on Friday the'.'.Vh. We understand that a lady of Highland jhallenges any one for a xilitical debate, she to have the Hpul!st side of the question. A Clarkelte languishes in the county Jail for one month lor taking what did not be long to him. Samuel Elmer Is fixing nice picket fence around his new house, and the l-elcthwels brothers are placing a new fence around their garden. Born, to the wife of John Olson, on Wednesday, the Hith, a son. Alma. GREAT REDUCTION IN- Ml'LI.NO MlSlMiS. Base Ball Organlied-Hop Lire Have Put in an Appeartnre. A Pleasant Time at the Grange Social- Pro ceeds Satisfactory Bridge Giving Away. Kiw Eba, May 20. A grand social enter tamnient and dance was given at Antho ny's hall at New Era last Friday evening under the management of Mrs. J. L. Wal iron, Geo. Lazelle, and John and Billy Kai ser. It was a grand success, and all enjoyed themselves. Several grangers from adjoin ing granges were present. About thirty dollars were taken in. The receipts ge to pay some outstanding debts against tbe grange. Peter Engle, road overseer for this and Canemsh precincts, has commenced work on some of our most traveled highways. The family of Michael Huira3s are all down with typhoid fever. At last reports tbey were slowly Improving. David Penman, sen., has bad four or five acres of new land broken up. David Penman, jun., commenced work as a deck hand on the steamboat Ellwood last week. We see by the Courier that the demo cratic candidates will speak in New Era soon. If they have any democratic listen ers they will have to bring them along, as democrats are pretty scarce here just now. The wagon bridge near E. C. Haddock's is in a dangeroiiB condition and should be repaired at once before the county has some costs to pay. Damuseui Doings. Damascus, May 22. Superintendent Gib son was in Damascus yesterday. He is vis iting schools through the county- Eepublicaa speaking was held here yester day beginning at 2 p. m. The first speaker of the day, Mr. Brownell, was introduced by Chairman Osborne. He gave us a speech short but to the point on the needed im provements and reforms in the administra tion of county and state affairs. It will pay the voters, we think, to remember Mr. Brownell favorably the 4th of June and re turn a majority for every man an the repub Jican ticket. G. 0. Rinearsen was next introduced by Mi'uso, Mav 21. Yesterday the Mulino boys argauized a base ball nine and played a very good game for the commencement. Next Sunday they are going to Molalla cor ners to have a social game with the nine at that place. The game will begin about 2 p. m. Last Saturday night a pleasant dance was enjoyed at Ed. Bowman's by forty people. By means of some misunderstanding Mill- vaneys gave a dance on the same evening. A good lime is reported there. One of these dances was in opposition to the other. This plan will not always work as nicely as it did this time. Mr. Ringo, of Highland, has been visiting the past week with Mr. Mulvey'a family. Bruce Damall is again owner of a race horse, and is making preparation to be at Canby on election day, with a view ol giv ing a horse race. Pembroke's bop yard presents a crop of lice this season. Wasco Kellogg is now papa and it as proud of bis boy as though it was tbe only child on earth. Mulino is a hot led of populism and in the election will go largely for the populists. Milwaukee Moilngs. Milwafkm, May 22.-Mr. A. W., eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Luelling, died at 2 o'clock Sunday morning, of consump tion, aged forty-one years, three months and one day. The funeral services were conducted at theceroetry Monday afternoon at 3:30 o'clock. He leaves a wife and one child to mourn his loss. Tbe Milwaukee republican club held their regular meeting Saturday evening with a large attendance. A joint discussion was arrangad between A. 8. Dresser, of Oregon City, and W. 8. U'Ren of Milwaukee, to take place in the public ball Saturday even ing, May 20. The entertainment given by the public school last Monday evening was a success in every particular. The children showed training which is a great honor to the teachers. The proceeds will be used to purchase a drum and and replenish the school library, Monday evening an entertainment was given by the Epworth league ol the German M. E. Church. The program was a very neat one, consisting of vocal and instru mental music, recitations, etc., and it was a decided success. Stafford Shadows. STArroKD, May 21. Several of the young ladies of the neighborhood gathered together on Friday evening and proceeded forthwith to Mrs. l.ena Klligsou's to Send tlieeven ing, but were met at the door by the manor the house and in a gruff voice requested to leave the premises. They Immediately complied with his request and wended their wav to J. I . liage s place wnere tney spent a few hours in quiet games and social conversation. Mr. J. P . Gage and daughter Agnes re turned from Nestueca Friday last. They report everything Nourishing tu that pro gressive community. Lena W col tie was married to Henry Schultion Sunday and on the same night received a rousing serenade. The Schrorder chop mill closed down on Tuesday last for the season. Those wishing small quantities ol grain ground must go elsewhere to have it done until after harvest. Miss Delia (.arson is ome mure able to be about afler being laid very low for several weeks. Wi Cits. Pi flTMN vc ami uqhn DRYG Boys' $1.60 and $2.00 Suits for 00c. and $1.00. Good heavy Suits from $1.75 to $3.0O. Men's $500 Suit fors $3.00. Also a nice lino of Black and Fancy Worsted Suits for loss than it cost to manufacture thorn one year ago. Prints, Shirtings and Muslins cheaper than over boforo. Highest Price Paid for Produce. Cherry vllle Cheeps. Chehbyviixe, May 19. Ioey Smith died at Salmon May 13, and was buried at the Cherryville cemetery. Considerable sickness prevails in this neighborhood, principally among the little folks. Tbe frost did considerable damage to fruit in this part of the county. The kinds most injured were the prune, plums, cherries and small fruits. The apples are not as vet damaged. J. W. Baty has just completed the work on the Sandy and Salmon river road as far as the small pittance for cash allowed the precinct would reach. We are having warmer weather now and crops are beginning to grow. Born, May 6, to the wile of D. W. Parker, a fine boy. Beaver Creek Breezes. Beaveb Cheek, May 21. David Wilson is building a granary, Richard Davis being boss carpenter. Borne of the farmers are hauling their grain to Oregon City. Wm. Harris met with an accident a short time ago and is still limping around. The Beaver Creek Presbyterian church will give a concert about the 12th ol June. Beaver Creek school closes on the 8tb of June. The showers of last Friday and Satur day refreshed the gardens. Harry Rowen has been on the sick list the past two weeks, but is now able to sit up. Occasional. Clarkes Chatter. Clakkes, May 21. Politics make up the general talk here, and the republicans antic ipate a grand time when the candidates speak on the 24th. Miss Card Martin of Mink called on Mrs. Jewell last Monday. Eev. McLaln preached his farewell ser-j Sunnyiide Smiles. m'snysipe, May 22 There is some prospect of a good road from here to Portland now. There is volunteer work being done to the amount of $75 and the county will put in the same amount. Mr. Hunter is foreman and they are grading and repairing rulberU. Some places are to be graveled and w hen it is done it will make a good road. Our school is progressing nicely but it will not la it lung enough. There has been no trouble at all ibis term and the scholars will all have recitations the last day of school. A good time, is antici pated. George Johnson is building a barn for Mr. Donnelly at Rock Creek. Rev. Organ preached in our church last Sunday a sermon that delighted all, even the young men that go to pass away their time. Salmon Spray. Died, May 13, of congestion of the lungs, Lois, the 5-year-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James Smith. She was buried Tuesday in the Cherryville cem etery, Rev, Mr. Rich conducting the funeral survives. Walter a son of J. T. Mclntyre, Is quite sick with a cold which threatens lung fever. Others in the neighborhood are troubled the same way. Mr. Thomas Beach ill has moved to Portland for the summer as his work is there. Mrs. Jennie Walkley has gone to the Eagle Creek country to visit friends. 8. D. Hedges bas returned from his visit to Sherwood, accompanied by his son Silas. Mrs. Hedges will also return shortly. E. W. Allen of Portland paid this place a flying visit Friday and expressed himself pleased with the appearance of the country, Mrs. Ilamann has gone te Portland for a while. Pkoorksh. Salmon, May 19. Aurora Avalanches. Aurora, May 25. Chas. Smith, of Salem and Frank Smith, of Portland, thirteen and fifteen years of age, w ishing to Join Coxey'a army at Washington, left Salem Saturday afternoon, via, the brakebeam route of the Kosehurg local, hut luckly they lost their hats between Hubbard and this place and leaviiifthe train to secure their lost prop erty, Constable Giesy suspecting some mis chief took thefn into his charge and re turned them to their parents the next day, Rev. Bauman preached a very Interesting German sermon to a large audience, in Hurst's half Sunday afternoon. Jordan it Gruper, contracted, have nearly finished Chas. Snyder's new hop house. Street Commissioner Miley has five teams hauling gravel on Main street. Several hop growers have contracted their growing crop for 12 cents per pound. mi m VI CRN BY. OREGON IlAlllGIIOUST & COMPANY, 151 Front Street. HARDWARE NiirlhwtalerD Aieius for ATKI1VS Ieiter Illamoud, Unrs Oeeldnt Tmtletoolh Portland, Oregon. -Ixlcr tan HlUsr Sifcl -vi Crescent Wedges (warranted.) BAS Proof Chains. Arcade Files, Rope. Crescent Me Loggers and Wood Choppers S'K'cialties. Oregon City Agent, ...... WILSON & COOK KKPl BUCAN TIDAL WAVE. Needy Hotel. .eiit, May, 21.-J. P. Voder of this place and our former principal of schools, is very ill, which makes it necessary forJMrs. Voder, who is our present teacher, to dismiss her school. He had a prolonged illness some time ago, but had recovered so that he was going about. He has taken a relapse and it is feared that the results will be serious. Miss Katie Karstetter, who has been con fined to her home with inflammatory rheu matism, is convalescing slowly. Letter List. The following is the list of letters remain ing in the post office at Oregon City, Oregon, May 24, IHM: Hiram Beebee, Joseph Brown, Miss Katie Rradley, James Dougles, Mr. Dothard, Isaac Kecbardt, James M. Robinson, Vene Ward. If called for please state when advertised. E. M. RANDS, P. M. To Til K Kditor: There seems now to be a tidal wave in favor of the entire republi can ticket. For a while the populists were claiming eveything In the county, and to bear them tell it, were gaining In every pre cinct. Hut the writer has been looking up the matter very carefully, and in his travels finds that these claims are grounilleu; In fact he finds that there are a number In al most every precinct who have been counted by the populista who will go to the polls and vote a straight republican ticket. I tell you, Sir. r.ililor, tlie republican ticket la going to run to win this year. There la not a day but we bear of prodigals returning to the republican ranks, and the only ques tion now is, how large will be tbe plurality of each one on the ticket, for I firmly believe that every republican, from the top to the bottom of the entire ticket will be elected. But let us krep to work and make the vote Just as large as possible. But before closing I wish to refer to the question of county judge. While It Is gen erally conceded that the candidate on the populist ticket, Mr. Everbart, is a good citi zen, he is a man of very limited education, and a man who even doubts his own ability to fill the office, and has so stated at various times during the campaign. Hut then as he did not get the nomination for slicrilf be was like all the rest "give me anything Just so It is an office." You know that in the eye of the pull.t the great curse of the republican ticket is " lawyers," but then Mr. Kverhart assures his hearers that as soon as he is elected he will apply himself during all his spare moments to the stidy of law. How consistent! Hut then he will never he called Ukiii to study law, for the ieople, regardless of party, are going to elect a man of good education and unques tioned ability to the office or comity Judge in the eron of Gordon K. llsyin. Tkavki.eh. The Oregon City Sash & Door Co. I CAKRV TIIK L AIM! EST STOCK OF Sash, Doors, Blinds, Mouldings, Etc., IN OREGON CITT, SjMscittl Kizrs of elixirs and window mado to order. Turning of nil kindri. Estimates for Stair Work and Store Fronts Furnished on application. Builder give us a call and we if our work is not of the Wot, and our prices as low an tho lowest. I'ricu mnt on application. Factory Cor. Main and 11th Sts , Oregon City. Iftgan Locals. Loo an, May II). Minn Hampton, ac companied by her brother and sinter left Logan on Tuesday for a tour through Benton and Linn counties. They will explore a part of Uncle Sam's domain and camp otit. Mr Moore bad the misfortune to have one of his hows badly cut in the breast. It is supposed the accident was caused hv an attempt jump a fence while wear ing a neck-yoke. The Logan nine have been putting their ground in order, anticipating, a visit from the Clackamas boys. There will be a republican rally held tonight at Tracv's hall, at which Mr. Hayes and other candidates will speak 1'kaki,. Do You Need a Legal Slunk? The ENTERPRISE has tho only comj.leto stock in Clackamas county. Nearly 200 Different Blanks to Make Selections From. Every kind of a blank needed by a Judge, Jus tice, Lawyer, Real Estate Dealer, Farmer or Mechanic. One or a Quantity Sent POSTAGE PAID at Portland Prices to Your Address. FOR ASTORIA-FAST TIME Steam'r Telephone He Your Own Muster. 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