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CLACKAMAS COUNTY THE ENTF.Rl'lllsK COUKKSPONU EMS SWEEP THE El ELI). Brpnhllran Club tn Meet A Turkey Shoot -WarmT irnjr ' Meet Meeting f Debater. New Kka, Pec. 23. Lots of rain ami 1lentv of muds; ro price for hops and nothing for spuds. That is the way things re here in our populist precinct. Don't forget that next Saturday evening our republican club meets at Drown' chool hou?e iq this (New Era) precinct. Able speakers will be present from Oregon City and elsewhere, ".There was shooting match at B. C. l-e-laiuls last Friday. All the boys got some game. V. S. Rider was the champion shot of the day. He went home with two tur keys under his arm. Christmas is nearly here and everybody is expecting something valuable for a pres ent something like wedding ring or a new home. W. G. Randall is building quite an addi tion to his house. J. L. Waldron has gone to San Francisco where he is now ready to handle consign ments ol potatoes for his neighbors here this winter. Warner Grange P. of II meets next Sat urday at their hall in Sew Era. We expect Urge attendance and will be pleased to have visitors from other granges. The debating society at Union hall last Wednesday evening did not discuss the question, Resolved, That Intemperance has ..caused more guttering than war. The "Weather was so bad that scarcely any at tended. " Peanuts roasted to order at the Nov elty Candy Factory. Butte Creek Sewa. Bcttr Cskkk, Dec. 24. Scott's mill is to have ths only Christmas tree in this sec tion. Hard times, "don't yon know?" The literary societies at Marquam and Monitor are in a flourishing condition. J. R. White drove a good band of cattle to Salem Tuesday. Fox hunting is the lavonte amusement with the boys nowadays, Leonard Gardner and wife, ef Salem, are -visiting friends and relatives here. Mr. French is conducting a music school at Marquam and Monitor. Mr. and Mrs. A. L.Briggs.of Stay ton, are isiiing at J. R. White's this week. Mrs. Jane Reed is very low. The doctors re not able to tell the nature of ber sick ness. Lawrence McClnre, of Salem, is visiting in this section. Peter Jensen, who has been working in Portland, has returned home. Misses Alice and Inez Birtchet are visit- Jn in Salem this week. The old guns have been cleaned and the people have been waiting for the lion tm how himself. B. Sugar Bands of all colors at the Nov elty Candy Factory. Col ton Bewi. Colton, Dec 22. Lota ol rain and more mud. J. Gorbett bad the misfortune to lose one ot his milch cows last week by being foun dered. C. E. Gorbett, assisted by P. E. Bonney, has butchered bis fattened swine. They were fine porkers. We bad a social hop last week at the new residence of Mr. Dowetl. Quite a numbar were present notwithstanding the stormy night, and a very enjoyable evening was pent by all, The Yonng brothers also gave a dance at their home on Milk creek. The boys un derstand well how to entertain their guests and make all enjoy themselves. J. Gorbett made a Hying trip to Jefferson last week to visit bis mother-in-law, Mrs. J. Leason. He reports ber hale and hearty for one of ber age. Miss Sophia Lafferty, who has been on the sick list during the summer and fall, is lowly improving under the treatment of Dr. Catbie, of Woodburn. Our postmistress is suffering with a severe attack of neuralgia. One would think to see B. W. B. put on his bi'led shirt and fried collar, and saddle ap his race horse and start off with that se rious yet happy look on his countenance, that he was determined to visit the four corners of the earth. But a litte bird whis pers there is only one Corner that has any attraction for him. J. Brooks, of Troutdale,is spending a few days on his mountain ranch. The Salvation army is making good pro gress under the care of Mr. and Mrs. Thos. Grace and Charlie Robeson. John and James Commer are again in our midst. Ralph Young had the misfortune to cut his foot pretty badly last week. It is pretty rough on Ralph so near Christmas. Oth KOLA Fine French candy will be put up in boxes of all sizes at the Novelty Candy Factory. Harmony News. Harmony, Dec. Dec. 21. On the evening . of the 5th Inst, quite a number of enthusi tic debaters met at the school house and commenced the organization of a literary and debating society. Tbey met again on the 1.3th and finished the organization and elected officers for one year. John GalTney. jr., was elected president. R. 8. McLaugh lin, the chairman pro tern, appointed John Wise and Harry Gilford to escort the presi dent elect to the chair. As soon as the tre mendous applause subsided Mr. OalJ'iicy responded lo a call for a speech. The elec tion then proceeded. Charles (i. Millard was elected vice president, K. Klurchler sec retary, Kdward Lyons sergeant at-uniif. I All the officers elected responded to a call for a speech. The question for debate was, KesoUed, That lire is more destructive than water. As it was growing lute it was moved to adjourn. The motion was de- j feated. K. S. M l..,ughli , l aider lor the altirnuilhe, mill John li.ttVin-x f.r thf muil- live proceeded to select lhir Judge, when I il wii ngiiiii moved lo aojouru. The vole resulted in a lie. The vice president had taken the i huir and tlutl worthy uthcial tie I dared " thai this deluie proceed tonignt he i lore e forci'l wnn! we have leumcil." Ap j plausel. Ara Mel aughlin, K Suiri hlcr, and Charles Milhud were cho-en lor Judges, and after lisietiii g lo argument tunn both Mica that would hate made a Philadelphia, law- j yer scratch bin head where il did not itch, they decided in lavorol Ihealllrinalive. Lit -' erarv exercises were rendered last night. I The iiuestiou for disctusinn at the next I meeting l, Are doctor more useful than I lawu'rsT (.'has. Millard leader lor the af , Urinative, ilirain It.itiiu for negative. The meetings pi the society w ill he on Friday evenings. Some iuteiest is being taken about who la to be our next road supervisor. Many hope that Win. Counsell will be given charge of both of these districts. We believe .Mr. Counsel! is competent for the iosilioii, and we think such a mi inuld have the place. Mrs. Chaile.sOtt Is very sick at this writ ing. Mrs. Millard is also on the sick lint. The Noveltv Candv Factory ha not tons ol candies, but has an ample sup ply of pure, freeh, home-made and im ported candies to supply the trade of Or egon City and adjacent places. Our pri ces will suit. See for yourself. Clarkamas Notts. Clackamas, Dec 23. Hen Knox and SarU Colver have just come home from a hunt down on the Little and Big Nastuck. They killed H--e deer and much small game. Mrs. Revnolds, who is here on a visit to her daughter, Mrs. Wells, is on the sick list. Miss Cora Join. sou, who has been attend ing tne Oregon Ciiy scliool this winter, is at home during the holidays. Mrs. Magtie Ouv ns put on the train Monday the 23d to be sent to the insane asy-1 luni. , 1" ere was a dance at Mr. Capps Decent. ; ber 17, whi. h lasted till 12 o'clock. All had a lively time. Last Sunday evening, December 22, ti,rre was a lively time had in the street. V, alter Wilson ami Kriti Cosher bad a ligl ,V, Nei ther whs badly hurt, though Walt )ISJ one of his lingers and one ear bitten. Miss .May Garrison and Mrs, Hickeyand son are in ibis place visi.ing friends till after the holidays. Mr. Morris, of California, is visia,.g his uncle, George Websf-r, ol this place. Blank note, receipt and order books at the E.N'TKP.PKiak office llarket Notes. Clarke, Dec. 22. Tha Germans are go ing to have a Christmas tree in the M. K. church Christmas eve. II. vV. Uard has moved into his new bouse. Mrs. K. Bflifv while going out of a door fell on the steps and received a few bruises but none that were serious. John L. Card's school will close in five weeks. Jack Ringo will play the violin at the mask ball at Mill Creek Christmas night. The little daughter of Mr. and Mrs. H. W. Gard has been quite sick with a bad cold and a cough. Harry Lee has gone to Oregon City again to work. Miss Carrie Cummings, of Oregon City, will be home to spend Christmas. Mr. Smith is running his saw mill while it is bad weather. R. and J. Ringo are going to tear down the old house that their grandfather built over thirty vears ago and build a new one in the spring. Alma. Stafford News. Staffoiw, Dec. 22. The weather today is very pleasant af'er our fortnight of storm. About twoand a half inches of snow laid on the ground Friday, but that is nearly all gone now. No teaming is being done on tbe roads at present, so onr pablic thoroughfares are in a No. 1 condition. There is to be a Christinas tree at the German Baptist cbnrch on Wednesday evening. About on hundred persons were present at tbe Duplex society last night. Besides tbe regular program there was a debate on tbe question, Resolved, That women should be granted tbe right of suffrage. The ques tion was ably handled, and after a lengthy discussion was decided in favor of .the af firmative. A paper was also read by J. Q. Gage which afforded a goodly amount of merriment. It was an ilustrated sheet, and had drawings of the officers of the Du plex, and several others, accompanied by a short sketch of their lives. Misses Katie and Lizzie Boliatz are spend ing tbe holidays with their parents here. They have been staying in Portland for some time and now are enjoying the fresh air of the country. David Weolfte has been attending school at McMinnville, but returned home yester day to spend the holidays. Mr. Weid, sr., of Jefferson, visiting his daughter, Mrs. Weddle. 0. N. Phillips sowed tome wheat the other day and the weather has not permit ted him to go on the ground since. Rest in peace, Gid; it will become dry enough be. fore harvest time so you can harrow your grain in. Miss Adell Larson had the misfortune to fracture a small bone in her wrist while staying with friends in Sherwood. She was brought home and is getting along nicely. Mint I'eters tilted lit sausage mill to be run by water power, and when put in mo tion it ground up hogs at such a rate of speed as to seem almost incredible. We Ins. logan Jlills. Lo'iAS, Auir. S. The I swan llouring nulls have been overhauled mid refitted, and are now milking a first das') crude of lluur. Will Kritid for one eichtli und guarantee Mitislac- ! ion. tf; (ji.' rn" iiKK. j Dr. Price's Cream Baking Powder j World's Fair Highest JKedaJ and Diploma. Mr 1,1 NO NEWS. I - , Neighbors Worth llaviue- I'leaerr (Vangera- I tlnuign Meets Olllceri. ! Mt'l.iNo, lco. Ii!. The llrst little Hurry of! ! snow fell at this place last night, covering 1 the Mowers and giving us a slight hint of j what our friends east of the Rockies are re-1 ' reiving, where cold and snow storms are j i the order of the day. Mr, Mulvey, w ho bad 'the misfortune to I , pise his barn by tire a short time since, has about completed a new one, a neat co initio-! dious structure MHltlfeet, s bedded on two: sides with stables, etc; and he wishes I through the columns of the Khtkanusi to express uls thanks to the many friends and neighbors w ho so kindly heled In raising and shingling the bam; many donating as j much as two and Hire days work. On one j day several ladies assisted Mrs, Mulvey in il house for which belli aha la vnrv rrate- I " ' 1U1. P. S. Noyer and wife, formerly residents of i this place, visited the grange last Saturday. They were among the founders of this grange over twenty years ago, and it w as with pleasure that we welcomed them to our midst again, Molalla grange had a full attendance and held its annual election of officers, as fol lows: Master. C. T. Howard; Overseer, Charles Holman; Bteward, Graves; As sistant Steward, Cole; Lecturer, Reu ben Wright; Treasurer, J. Knot Is; Secre tary. Mary S. Howard; Chaplain, Mrs. Ben lab Holman; Oat Keeper, Edward Ham mond; Pomrna, Mrs. KateGoucher; Flora, Mrs. Addle Wright; Ceres, Mrs. M. A, Knotts; Lady Assistant Steward, Mrs, F.m- ma Sperl. We hear that Mr. Fjtluer, who went to j visit his sister in Wellington, i' quite sick. Mr. Rogers, the miller, made a trip to Oregon City on Sunday to bring out his fa- j ther and motl.rr. of Portland, to spend the , holidays, br.t finding the roads so bad tbey j postponed, their visit. j A cer,ain young man of Mulino, when1 asked oy th average young boy why he was j sucn a good pedestrian these dark and jrtny nights, replied, " O! that is nothin', t am only goin' to see Jo." Ali'H.v. Molalla Items. Molai.lv, Dec. 2:1. Lee Harlesa djed at his brother's Friday, the 20th. J. 11. Jackson and laiidly made a Hying i trip to Portland last week. I Miss Helen Case is staying at home this I winter and going to school. Wm. Skein has some Chinamen grubbing for bim. Having lo"tbnll is the order of the day. Sy Hatton has moved to our part of the county. W. St urges is going to work with his stump puller for Prof. Mavil. Miss Katie Kistar and Miss Ida Wilson were visiting at Wm. l.owry's last Sunday. Every one Is making preparations far a happy Christmas. Prof. Mavil and family intend to spend Christmas In Oregon City. The boys of our burg are taking great in terest In the foot ball game that is to come off Christmas. Creseent Notes. Crkschkt, Dec. 2.1. We are having a reg ular Webfoot Christmas. The Christmas tree at the church last evening was quite a success. About 75 per sons were present. The program, consist ing of appropriate songs and rtcitations, was followed by the distribution ol presents by Santa Clans. Charles Livesay is building an addition to bis bouse. Amos Gard, of this place, who has been working at Martin's sawmill, is home for tbe holidays. There was a populist meeting at our school bouse last Saturday. We have not learned whether any " deacons" were pres ent Several of the young people of this place atiended a dance at tbe borne of Sam Jones in Highland last Saturday. Charles Livesay and family are spending Christmas with bis parents at Eagle Creek. Toby. Viola Voices. Viola. Dec. 25. J. M. Hayden has gone to Portland. J. Ii Sevier came home from Portland to stay a week or two. Charles Hayden has gone to Bridal Veil to stay a few days. Mrs. J. W. Karsten returned from a three days visit in Woodburn last Monday. Samuel Walker, of Woodburn. is visiting his brother, Newton Walker and family. He ia on his way home after a two months stay in Idaho. Kev. J. W. Palmateer and wife, of Leon, ate their Christmas turkey at Viola.. Mrs. J. C. Young, of Ixigan, visited with Mrs. W. C. Ward last week. W. T. Allen and family, of Nebraska, arrived in Viola last Saturday and eipect to make this their future home. Mr. Allen is a son-in-law of Lorenzo Tenny. Our young people organized a whist club and met for the first time last Saturday at the residence of Arthur Mattoon, where this Interestinggame was played until a late hour. The Logan dramatic club gave an enter tainment at the Viola hall last Wednesday. All report a good time and went home hop ing that the L. D. C. would come again in the near future. The Christmas exercises at the M. K. church were a success in every respect. The music was furnished by Miller's full orches tra; the sons and recitations were appro priate to the occasion, and well rendered. Presents were numerous, some quite costly, and everybody went home happy. Twin City Items. Pakkplack and Gladstone, Dec. 25. The literary Mjciety met an UHiial Saturday night w th a Knnd attendance. On the rjueution, KeKolved, '1 hat rdm-ation nhould he compuloory in this tnte, the negative won. I'rof. firillitli Kve a lecture on love, courtship nnd niarruure. He surceeded in marrying three couples. The hoys who went to Oregon City to dA bate with the He erion sm ietv came hank with flying colors. The hoys thank the so- OLID AY Wo luiyo just Crockery, and in couM wish, for Carlton ciety for the courteous inunner In which they were entertained. The llesperions will be In our city Saturday evening. K. W. Smith, who is attending school at Corvallis, is spending his vacation with his parents. Mrs W. A. Punchy went to Portland the lirst nf the week fur the purpose of visiting her daughter, Mrs. S. K. llolcouih. Mrs. Ili-own, of Woodburn, and Mrs. Wallace, ol Portland, were visiting rela tives ill vihidstnne. Percy Cross has been unable lo attend school on account of a sprained ankle. Turkey shooting was tho mam point of interest in Gladstone yeMerday. The entertainment given last night was a succcess. Tbe building was finely decora ted. Old Panta Clans appeared 111 due sea son, mails a short speech lo the children, and then distributed the preset)... After all was through he hid them good bye till next year, when he promised to come again. If you suffer with piles, it will interest you to know that DeWitt'a Witch Hnel Salve will euro them. This medicine is a giecific for all complaints of thin character, and if instructions (which are simple) are carried out a cure will result. We have tested this in numerous cases, and always with like results. It never fails. Dr. A. P. .Sawyer Sir : Alter Buffering for four years with female weakness I was pursuadod by a friend to try your Pastilles, and after using them one year, I can sav I am entirely well. I can not recommend them too highly. Mrs. M. H. Brook, Branson, Bethel Branch Co. Mich. Sold by Geo. A. Harding. Wife Here's an account of a man who shot himself rather than Buffer the pangs of indigestion. Husband The tool I Why didn't he take DeWilt's Little Karly Risers? I used to suffer as bad as he did before I commenced taking these little pills. One minute Cough Cure is right named. It adonis instant relief from ufTering when afllicted with a severe cough or cold. It acta on the throat, bronchial tubes, and lungs and never fails to give immediate, relief. Coughing irritates the delicate organs and aggravates the disease. Instead of waiting, try One Minute Cough Cure. 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