CLACKAMAS COUNTY
THE ETEKrRIE COKRESrOND
ETS .SWEEP TUE HELM.
Twin City Debating- Society Derides
That the World Is Grow Ins Worse
Increase In Attendance.
P.tllKFI.Ari AKD (it.APSTON, Nov. H Mrs.
M K Maple baa relumed to her horn in
Tarkplar after two month's visit at her
old home in Mattoon, III. She had a very
pleasant trip, but the old home teemed so
Changed that h felt almost as though she
was among strangers.
Mr. Hosa Gibson was the guest of Mrs.
George Howard of Gladstone Tuesday.
Mis Mary Rilniore went to St. Helens
yesterday to visit her parents and Is ex
pected home Itomorrow.
Mr. and Mra. 'J 11. Miller of Gladstone
went to Portland today on business.
Mr. Carl Griffith ol Salem is visiting his
aister, Mrs. K. A. Miller, of Gladstone.
Mr. and Mrs. 8. B. Holcotnb spent Sun
day with Mr. and Mrs. Pauchy of Glad,
atone.
Mr and Mrs. iVamlerbeck, ol St. Ixiuis,
Oregon, were the guests of Mrs. b. J.
Gsrrotr last week.
The Tarkplace band serenaded our new
married couple, Mr. and Mrs. Will Van
over at their bom hi Parkulact last night.
The band played a few selections after
which refreshments were served by the
hosts. The boys then pla.'fd another selec
tion and adjourned
The. quarterly examinations am being
held at the Tark lace school. The daily
attendance of the school is 220, an increase
of 18 over last term.
The Farkplaee literary society met as
usual last Friday evening. The attendance
was Very good, the two upr rooms being
well tilled." The question debated wm
"Resolved, that the world is growing better,
physically and morally." The question was
debated on the part of the affirmative by
Mr. Clark Williams, leader, Messrs. Frank
Brown, KdwantjMaple and James Mathe
sn;oiilhe part of the negative by Miss
Jlarriella Dotson, leader, Willie Williams
and Jessie Faublon. The judges rendered
their decision in favor of the affirmative.
Then an excellent program was rendered as
follows: Song. "America" by all, recita
tion, W. W. Gurrow; essay, Education"
by Miss Katie E. Smilh; solo, bv Miss Ada
Jluerth; essay, "Dignity ol Labor" Miss
Edna Uarrow; quartet. "We all Have a
Very Bad Cold" Doltie Bill and Pollie
Cross, and Messrs. W. C. Brown, ami J. W.
faubion. Mr. Charles Meserve wis a-ked
to maae a few remarks, and reoniled with
a few minutes talk on the kI that may
be derived from literary work. The ques
tion for debate next Kridav is. Resolved,
"that It is to the bestintrets of the United
States to acquire the whole of North
America. The program will be opened by ,
an address by Prof. J. W Gray.
Stafford News.
Stafford. Nov. 20. After several weeks
of laying on my oars I again grab down my
pencil for ibe express purpose of writing a
few lines to the Ks'TiRPKIst.
Mi Kiiiley is elected president ot the
Vt tted S'ates. Of Cense, we all know that.
so we ran be free once agsin and stand on a
olid fooling
Sim- tne election the time i
have changed, and instead of dry ti i e
they have h-rome decidedly lreh, balmy
and full of showers. Creeks are up and
our wells are full.
Many potatoes are still in the field.
Miss Emilia Baker, dmnshier of Od. P. A.
Baker. i lying ' 'he dour of the silent
river and her recovery is despaired id.
Her mother wes laid at rest on the 7th inst,
and (he family is very mm h depres-ed.
Our school is progressing very nicely
nni'er- the able iiiaiingemei t of Miss Ida
Francis, of Tualatin. Our school hell t an
be heard for miles and there is no excuse
for scholars heinir laniy now.
The sjt-hieoe & Ileichle chop mill has
been erect d on Bill Scha'z rat ch ai d is
very cnnyei.ient to people ol this part of the 1
neightMirhomi.
Messrs C. M. and J. (J Gaife arrived
borne Irom ti e roast on the l-'th inst.
They reimrt the roads very gooil. tun Hie
fords were up and horses had to swim
part of the w av. The hoy's have been li-h
ing on the Sileix river during the season.
John Sdiiewe has built a blacksmith
bop and put in a small set of tools and i
now ready to do 3rd class work in a 4th class
hop.
Oscar Larson has rented a portion of the
Weid plate, and things begitr lo '00k like
bis time had realy come,
David Weoltle is again attending college
in McMinville.
Gerharl bettze hooked into double har
ness at Salem 011 the 15th inst. Miss Mary
Rich joined in the team as near leader. The
bride is one of Halems fairest maidens. The
groom is' at present employed by Uncle
8am carrying the mails between Oregon
City and WilsonviHe.
John HohlswHihs new residence aids
greatly lo the apsarance of his neat little
farm on the Meridian road. The old log
structure in whit h thev have live for years
will soon be a thing treasured in memory
only.
Six and one-half inches of snow tell 011
the l'lth, and sleighing has lieen very good
up to the present. Today the snow is fast
disapesring.
Mr. Holiert ISii-hle is still laid on with his
broken arm and rheumatism in the joints.
Mr. Woodrntr has been 011 the sii lt list
the past week.
During the present month we have been
bles-ed (or cursed?) with an averse of over
11 inch of rain (all daily. Whose sehs are
cracking now.
Thati k'giving is a lo: g word fur such a
abort day, but it soon will he here. On" of j
the very best limes in all of 111" jeir, Nov
ember 23. I
Emma B'iker psed awiis tefrdav at 8;
o'clock p m. Fuileral tomnrrnw ar 1 o'clock
p. III. !
C. M. Gage, Clan" IVtrrs ami Henry i
Oldenstadl leaves today for BunchgrH-s.
A cold season to gt acclimated in.
A pleasant surprise party wais tendered 1
Vessrs Peters and Oh'ei i'adt last evening
t the residence of Mr. Meint 1'eters.
Several voting people from Frog IVtid
alteniletl,
Mrs.(;irel viaitiiK l'r (laughter Mra.
Howard, of Oregon City.
There is to he a (hooting match at Curly
Mayra, Wednesday, where a large ll.vk nl
turkeys will he diaiused o(. John 8liies
get are to go in the name wav.
Bamly Notes.
Sakpy. Nov. 22 Last Krl.lay the Mi-Kin-
ley anil Hubarl cluh of Sandy celebrated
the flection of Win. McKiuley ly giving a
grand ratitli-atioii. Krganiiess 01 me snow
and rolil fast wind, the people ranie froin
f ,mt wtT i, manifest their jy anil end-
tation over the grand victory the repuhli.
cans have just achieved. Four wagons
full of people came from Engle Crejk. They
were indeed patriotic to come so far through
the snow. There were about 22ft people
present. Amid the booming of anvils, hur
rahs for McKiuley and Hvingol Hugs, Kd F.
limns, chairman of the club, called the
house to order and with a few well chosen
wonls announced the object of the meeting.
He then introduced Hon. T. G. Jutisriul,
who made a most excellent speech which
was most lustily cheered. The next was a
song, "America," by the Kelso choir. Pr.
Chas Tiller was then introduced and maie
a stirring and intelligent speech on the vic
tory won, followed by a song, 'I .el Mills
and Vales Krsound." Mr II. II. Ballon,
of Eagle Creek, was next called upon. He
generous welcome extended to the people of
Kagle Creek, and closed his speech by tell.
in an Ken me itieieuera 01 if ciuu nir tne i
infra very comical political story which
made the audience roar with laughter. A
souk by the choir, "Outcast," was given in
tine shape. James Simpson was then in
troduced and in an eloquent and logical
way told how good times would come ami
proserity reign. Song, "Red, While and
Blue," by choir. A recitation, "Our Sol
diers." was rendered by Miss Mima Bird
sail in a pleasing manner. The meeting
closed with a song by tithe choir entitled,
"Brightly Over . Our Way " Chairman
Brous then called for three cheers for the
people of Eagle Creek for their patriotism j
in coming through the of snow to par
ticlpate In the ratification. The ladies of
the McKiuley club deserve especial praise
for the excellent dinner they provided tor
the people, and also thanks are due the
committee oi. arrangements for tlieir will
ing work and for the beautiful McKiuley
arch they built which attracted much at
tention. A signal was fired for every slate
in the union on an anvil. Tne ratification
was a grand success and will long be re
niemtwred
A night school has been started here. It
will meet twice a week at the lily hall
Regatdless ol prevailing bad weather, the
young people's her inn is well attended.
Mr. Ed Strotiridge will give a series of he
lures on ancient history. E F. Brum has
just closed his lectures on civilization
l'rof Vincent has made some very interest
iug speeches before the lyceiim on edti a-
tioll. I. Amessear has taken up the study j
ol etiquetl and will give a series of leclun a
on it MMin.
John Dolaii was out on the Sandy hunting. '
Logan Locals.
l.ouAX, Nov. 22 We had quite a, fall il
snow, hut e are giad to say it is mostly
gone at this writing.
The Ugau literary ami debating society
ni'l at their a customed place last night.
There wa unite a crowd out, nolwithstand-
i g the inclemency of the weather but of
j cuurse Oregohinu don't mind a little rain
i or in'Xl Alien lln-re is am thing ot interest
! goii g on, lor a I seemed to take great inter
i est as there was a great struggle nearly to
j contusion (hut there was no one hurt) to
gel io the laltle to sign the roll ol member-
shin, and one would think II a time of free
j silver to see the vast amount of silver there
j was ilispiaied. The election ol olli vrs
was Jas lollows: Pres., Win. Frakes, Vice.,
Pres., Frank Wilson, Sec, Maiilda Ke-d,
j Treas., Robert Ginlher, Serg. al Arms, I,
j H. Kircneni. They then proceeded with tin
' di-hate of the question ; lii-sohed. That iu
I tern perence cau-es more misery than w.ir,
which was unanimously ilecioed in favor of
the negative. Aliera brief recess they dispos-
ed of in iiitereoting nrngraui ol songs, recita-
lions, questions, and (he reading of the
lOgan World h) the editor, Koherl Oiullier.
The next issue of the World will be under
the management of Sarah Frakes and Fred
Brown. Ti e society meets every to
weeks.
Mis', 1-nui.e Bal-mciT happened with an
accident last week. W hileilrivingdown a hill
the team became frightened and ran away
throning her out hurling her quite badly.
She was picked up uncotrcious and is at
present shout the same except that she re
grilled cohciousness.
Messrs Joe Kircbem, L. Hiimistou, L. II.
Kircheni, F. Mo.ier, A. M. Kircheui and
K bargfield, returned last week from the
mountains w here they have been en a hunt
ing eXdition with pretty fair success.
Killing eleven deer.
The grange held its regular meeting on
Saturday, w hich was very interesting. There
was a large crowd considering the weather.
The grange intends giving a dunce on
Christmas night.
We understand Henry Cromer and
Leonard New kirk had quite a horserace,
hut did not learn from where they started
or who wuii the race, but tiiey stopped on
Arthurs prairie.
Well, Thank-giving is near at hand and I
suppose by the lime this is in print the
dance will he a thing of the past and all
thinking of the pleasant time they had.
Mi-s Susie Hull who has been at borne
w iili her moiher is now slopping al Mrs.
U. I'. Iiawlea where she intends making
her home.
Mrs. J. Brown is still improving.
J. li. Heater and family are now neatly
B'-t L-il ill their 1 ew home. ItUHY.
Lower Mnlalla .Sews,
Lowfr M l.LiA. Nov. 23. John
Jackoii moNed 10 Oregon Cjiy lat wek
B.
K. VV. (Jortier lelt lor I'orllHiid lat, week.
He will return next wees.
l'rof Maville will build a house ut
filu'lstotif. He will go to wooik on it as
soon as iii sun ami rain is over.
tins Pcicohl. a hoy who came Irom Ohio
Ht-iuf lour weeks ago, went to I'orriand
last week to meet his lolls a so In m Ohio,
woo are going lo make Ito-ir home with tin.
Karl Ogle, of Portland, will move on the
Lowry place this week.
CANHY NKW8.
City Weetliiit to Be Lively With Threa Tlr.
eta In tin field.
Canity, Nov. 2-1. -City polities booming.
Last week the lelorm par y put out the
followihit ticket : Councilmeil, J. A. Cox,
l, W. Slurgls, Henry Sniiih and Fred
Hampton; I'reaMirer, George Knight.
Last evening thf "Cliiiens" put litrward for
iiiuncilmeii, I'aier Snsba'ier, A. W. Kick's,
Fret llaiiiplou and Henry Hinllh, and en
dorsed George Kuiiiiit for treasurer. The
"Independents" will nominate a ticket on
the '.'.Mh. The three tickets will contain
the nnmes of the majority of the available
titular for cotincilmen.
The people are divided upon the saloon-card-aiid-itlce-game
question and during
the present year piecntcd a pel It ion to thr
council a.klnif that Hit council refuse to
allow gambling in thf city and esHclally
in the saloon. The petition roiilained fitly
two names out of a total vole of sixty-three
in the city. The council iKnored Hie rli
tiou and passed the ordinance. Now the
proposition upon hlch another difference
in seiiliiuei t arises is the propicillin to ap
propriate several hundred dollars Willi
which to erect waier aorks for protection
against flr. It seems the pn'senl council
Is iietermine-t to nssn the ordinance and
appropriate the money notwithstanding a
petition of more than half the voters
of the ritv la in the cniinnl's hands
10 ' r"lrary. It remain, to be seen
wl outcome will be.
I U'i the .MM Inst, tne nweiinig in i. a.
Clotiiuger caught tire near the roof and, hut
for the prompt assistance of neighbors,
would have been destroyed. I.HHf dam
age was done. The lire was caused by the
separation of the Joints of a stovepipe
which extends through the roof.
A family named U ilkix k recently moved
Into one of J. Sims' houses near Canity.
George Knight, the recent elllci.nl fore
man of the graod Jury, took a trip to Port
land on business Monday.
Several hundred choice turkeys were
shipped from here to Portland M,. inlay and
Tuesday
At the home of Itrv. U.K. Hnrnachtih,
In tli is city last Wednesday, there arrived a
new girl. Its weight was litre pounds.
Mother and child are doing well. Keverenil
Horn schuh is the happiest and proudest
I man in town. It is the first heir in that
family.
Mrs Bertha I.ee has been on the sick
j Iit for some lime. We are glad to note her
improvement in health
I The recent hunting trip to the Cascades,
! thS'le by .Messrs. K. II. Carlton. W Hi-sell,
j P. K. Dimiuick. el al , was not a lUtlering
1 suices owing to the inclemency of Hie
' weather during the entire time ol their trip.
Of course they are eXrl hunters, but they
never killed a thing.
Jo-eph Knight had the misfortune to
lose one of Ins horses l-t week.
Canity has a lawsuit on its hands. This
" It is Attorney Cole of I'nrlland suing
. rjr l'v lor '"vices riormeu lor
thecitv. The trial is to come off during the
'"' l"r ll" u,o, J ''' Schue-
oel ol Uiegou wiiv.
Mulino Mites.
McliM ., Nov. 2:1. Our village is the
scene of considerable enterprise. At pres
ent a large sawmill Is in course ot construc
tion. Mr. Mct.'urd is the InaliBgi r When
completed this will be one ol Hie finest saw
mills in I lie country.
The good tunes predicted to follow Mc
Kinley's election have n ai l ed lu re already.
Not an empti house In the villngi
and
iUirie- ure mane anuosi oauy tut uarninn'
. . ..... . 1 1
lo retd. fins would lie a good held lor some
tiiierpn-ing cot tia tor and builder
The Mulmo roller miilsaie running stead
ily. The genial proprietor, C. 1'. Howard,
reports business as very good.
We are glad lo report the arrival of Win.
J. L'niai.T and lauuly to our vihage. They
intend making I heir home among Us, and
are at present living in on of Wiu.
Howard a dwelling houses.
Mr. Frank Alhtignt, teamster for the
roller nulls, who was recently married, has
rented tne daeMing 011 M . 1 i 1 street, oppo
site the Minimi store, and Is Very coiulorta
b!y settled in tne same.
Miss .Via Uamlall, of Central Point, is
our school teacher this term. The school is
I"
most prosperous conoilioli, wiiicu
speaks wed lor Miss Uandall.
A new town hall is talked ol in our burg.
hpeiling school opened lor the winter lust
Friday night. A large crowd was present
and ullenjoied themselves.
It is rumored that wedding hells will soon
be chiming, and possibly more than one an
them. The farmers in this vicinity and also the
citizens uf Mulino, are talking "creamery.''
We do not see why this would not be an
ideal situation for a creamery, as it is sur
rounded by a splendid grazing country, well
watered and shaded, and naturally adapted
for grazing. We hope some enterprising'
fellow will take hold and bring the project
to a focus.
The little boy who didn't get any fruit to
eat last summer, is rejoicing in the luct thut
a very large crop is assured lor next year
because McKiuley is elected. Hight you
are, my boy.
Ivew Kra Notes.
Nkw Eka, Nov. 15. ( Too late for lust
issue Kuili! Kainl The wells are all lull
und 11 il don't soon stop the curbs will
he full to.
Very little wheat has been sown here in
this neighborhood yet. Il was to dry to
plow tihtiil the rains came, and since it 1ml
not stopped raining.
Hume potatoes are still in the ground.
Kx Hiiperiiileinleiil Alex Thompson com
me 11 e l school here in drowns achoul house
I on M,,,,,1ai- K oval .liui 7lli U-ilh ull Ull.
Tollmen! ol '.Vi punils
Miss Ada Uandall is teaching school out
on the Mohilla.
R-v. H. T. Atkinson will preach at Cen
tral i.t M. K. church this evening at
7:30 1 111. He is our new circuit minister.
Cha. Mattocks gave a shooting match,
H.ilurdav for turkeys A dozen turkeys
were milted oil'. Jsuies Binncliurd su
ceded in getting four of them, II. B.
Dou.dily g it two, (. H. Randall one, Win.
Randall one, Ueo. Ranch one, ami some of
the others succeded in gitling a thanksgiv-
Prices
GROCERIES, ETC
Pry grmuilM sugar (cane;. 'JO Ida ft ; WchI'ii KcI'y.lH Ilia
IIihhI Hour, graham, rye, whole) wlii'ut llotir, olc
ri Urn gooil gri'i'ii rolVne, (I ; roust cotlcti, 'JlM ami '."J'u'u.
I. ion or Arlun kle's, 'J"c; 1m at roul, II Ilia I.
Our gun powder (oa, 40c lit, '2 Dm 7'n', excoU tint BOo ton.
Try it, A giatil gun powder ten, ;iiV Hi,
Our Iti'st iiiH'olnieil toa, '.' Ilia 7'o ; an i-xcotlout tincoloioil
to , ".'ii'i groi'ii tea, '.'.'m; tea dust, 1! Ilia " hi.
Host lanl, 7n Hi (tiring pull); dry suit incut Hi',
(iootl syrup per pnil $1.2(1,
Bust rup, -I.V itiillmi. Bring run for syrtiii nr iiiiiUhsos.
t'iMikltig uioliisscN, -1,'ic gHllnii ; ln'st New Orloiina, torvo gul.
Corn, tomatoes, ,1 cans '.Vtu. 'J onus hcaiis, L'tc.
Kisl Seal linking powder (none) Itetler), :i.'iu Hi, litillt.
Soap aiwier, ftc lit, equals ' gohl dust," at So ; sitinpUi free.
Mica axle gu'iso lite, use aa niiicli onlv,
6 gal itml oil H'c- liring can, gallon 2t)c; (tor case f.'.2'i.
.lioria and chop, outs, wheul, day, shingli'H, olc.
Qnuntttv and tjoulily lobucco. i'iitul, 2iV. t'limax 0n lb.
Corn Cuke, smoking, with oo, "V lb. Bultlo Al, Hoc.
,rtit dust puna as sold by agents, our price ia "tic.
Shoe thread, 7c; wax, -c; nIuhi nails, ftc Mr packiigo.
U ii'h. r and Miliher ceiiienls, aolti leather, llutigiirian nails.
Min k anil, MK' per cwt ; lino salt, Tiki per cwl.
FKOM A KIKK SAI.K (Htnokeil) 1. '2 and 3 qtuirt sunco
pins, Tic Scruli hruslies, IW; fiiiinels, '1 and lie; pot
co' ers, 3 lo Ac,
S'tlo isdfee mill, Xhi AIiiioihIh or wiilnuls, fn: III.
Full 'o. k of P.VI TON'S Pl'KK PAINTS; llrat cliisa ami
It) tn '.II per rent under lliei market Boiled oil, tur
pentine, pllllv, bnisliea, t'to.
Hull Hod ,.xea, "Mun'a" 1 ; beat ata ImiiiHi'S, ".",.
Klml..i '.'.'ic, padltv kaftc tit, lint Hies, 2 for 2o.
(I enw ttails rut tn ft-tt-; bar lead rut lo!lo Hi.
Su plmr. :ic pound ; Mux seed, fir pound.
Mixed lord seed, 2 Ilia l.'ic; celluloid slurcli, la-sl 10c. i
Wish Ifii water bucket. 2tV. 7V well tnultel (or.Mk'.
Ink V for ft ounce, bring bottle
lilosa starch, .V lb, hulk. I.I illi'li wixsl howl, I.V.
Vasai baking Hiwder (wariantrd), L'.'mi (or 2f oinuea.
HALF I'Sl'AI, PKICi:-YKTBKST tiUAI.irV.
ft Iba beat soda, 2 0 lb sago or tupioco, '.Tic.
Lemon or vanilla, Sc ot (bring Itottle)
N-hepp's iHM-oautit (heat) 2'h- Id. Sliamloii Polls soap,'.' (or 26
lOCK.Sr Pl'YS: 1 Pover egg water, I dust pan, I
milk siuiim-r, iurn Mipimr, 1 whisk briaitn, ft dog
rl dbea puis, 4' lb atovii polish, 1 cotton clolhes lino.
SCK.NT Bl'YS; flleaspiMitia, lean sardines, II Inch
br.r toilet soap, 1 bar tar ami p. 1 bar borax soap, 1
bottle vaseline, 4' lb sliaving soap, 1 bur Cashmere
soap, 4 ox sewing tnachino oil, bring bottle, lb as
sorted tai ka, t r ill mtx'iiiin quality spice; (lo close), 3
btlnelii s matches. I bo lixilliiii k'a, 12 boxes suletV
pirlor niati lies, siiuill ran deviled bum.
MEN'S FURNISHINCS. ETC
Chil I'a overalls, 2,-V up; men'a overalls, -tile up.
White i'k loii ilkeri biefs (worth 7.V) (or '.'V.
Siii emh ra, lde up; leuther aiiaiwiidera, 4.V
Wnt"'prisi( colluts, IV ; sumo ill cnlfs. 2 Ic
SiaH'inl v.illles ill lie. kweur, bilinlreils o( pretty ties from ttc.
W'tidso s to finest silk goods
Cnll.tr leHloii", Hi' tofi'd; ruff liolders, llV
s-weiiifra h i II' prires Xt? nil While shir's ,'Hlc lip
Oil'ltitr unil cbevoil shirts, 2"ic up. lleuvv knit sliiila, .VV.
.Men's and le va nun k into-lu'" . :l up ; m i' kin'oshes that
wei like iron, ninpronf l.Va); wool iinickintoab, l-'i.
Iletn wool mixed sin ks, '2 pairs (or :'fir ; heavy cotton
socks, ftr. Socks, smoked at a lire, 3 pr (or l()c
Trade for Hay. Grain, Wool, Chickens, Eggs,
ing ttlrket. M.ll link will give another
shooting nistC'i sometime ne&t week.
Amlrew lirieshuhiM-r has In ated bis new
house lo a coal of white paint.
A nhhim sis lal w ill I - given lit Central
( I' .int M. K ell u 1 eh 011 l liai k-giving idglil,
; for Hie Ih iiiIIi of the inli.l-0 r. AH the
' ladle are invited lo come, and hring a
I llM.Ll'l III If-llt-slltl. fid Hllll IWO IHIHI Ot
1 ri,n,
i, one tor Hie ha-kft and one tu he
worn hi ti.e o lor nl the luiski I in-r the
bakets ha hi en uniiiiine.l oil, so tne
piircha-er may tind the rigid lady ami dine
with her.
F.ight Inches of snow here at this tune ol
year is something utiii-ual.
1. it 11 to tin) ers aie scowering this tieighlmr
h'Mid, tr iug to buy potatoes lo S ei ulaie
on.
J. L. Waldroii will soon go 10 Smi Kts-ci-co
to rnelie shipmenls ol ull kinds nl
farm produce, especially potatoes, this
winter.
Dr. TalDiait 1-lkes Turltrj.
"Iam ctiHiiiopolituii in my likes,"
said tlio doctor, "bmiumil liuvti traveled
so much. Thereforo puidnii mo wheu I
tuy that I wiint my tuikiy Mulled with
littlo Luglisli c-yslcis und trimmed Willi
French fried tintiitora. l'r h yi nr tliero
i a little, wicket ft nee of tint browu
potuto strips ;luccd urnund thu turkey,
ami when lie is brought in ho looks, like,
a picture in 11 child's story book. 'And
cuu't the poor turkey get out of (hut
fence?' asked my litllc grumlduughtcr
once. " Kxcliiingo. ,
Connecticut's First Thanksgiving.
The public records of (Jomiouticut
show that the first Thanksgiving of thu
Hartford settlors wua held ou Aug. 20,
1089. In 1003 tho Hurt ford and New
Haven colonies wcro united, und from
that tinie 011 the governors of the colony
and itute of Connecticut huvo regularly
issued their Thituksglviiig. pioelama
lions. New York Sun.
Serve Diituer at Atidduy.
An old fusliK.iiiil TliiuikKgiving do
maiidaaniidiluy (Jininr. buti.vi r lush
ion may dicluie ou otm r days aim should
not be listetiid to on Huh oiio, purtica
lurly when tlii ro urn cluldien to bo cou
lidcred. Eiclnuifcu.
Thouglils For Tlnoiksgl vliig.
Whon you uwuki! 011 TlmnltHgiviiig
Diorn, you w ill oouldlisH let 1 n cynictil
qui stii.ning us to w in llu r you linve any '
cause for gratitude or not. You un- '
doubtedly hiivu. You sliould bo tlnihk- j
(ul lliat iivi'iitioii di.es nut 11 rjuire yen '
to be publicly grnteful but om:e a year, j
Bo thankful thut marly a month in- j
tervents between the 'J'lialiki-giviitg tur- 1
key and the Christmas goose mid Hint
you liave time to ricnvtr liom tho
effects of one Lufontuliuckirg tliootlier. ;
Think over the fiftg you hnvo to boy
before Christmas and bo gratt i ul v.ilh
your wbolo soul btcuime Hie cunIoih of
muking Thanksgiving tircKonts does not
prevail bIbo. New York World. I
That Catch On!
OREGON CITY, OREGON
THE OLD THANKSGIVING DAYS.
Bitting illrnl tiy Dm window while Ihs evno
trig's faillus ts-nm
Turns lo lourly gray tint winter's silvered
sky.
Not a vole to britik the reverie ef thought's ;
tisi s'lilve dn-iltl. j
Not s fslstep, truly iiii tiifiry and 1,
From Urn pust Ihn v. il seems hfnsl, sad I mil
s ctiilil itii- inure.
On thu hearth sgnin tle old thus fsgnts
hlsiui. !
Hush I Axiln I le-ar tlia viicist uf Iha guests
slsml the dsr J
In the .ris lliigs uf th old Thanksgiving j
day a j
All the sir nutaldti is frosty, ami In gusts tint
blllhu winds blow, I
And 1 hear tits distant sleigh hells fulntiy j
ring, j
And si.':iinst thn rims touched windows oortosi ;
lim purring, stirring snisw, 1
I.lkn Dm brushing if a pinuiiii angel's wing.
tat within, till, sen thn futxs that am smiling
round Hi" hoard I
flow they shluu Willi Invn snd grntltuda and
pr.llsel
Ilushisl the voices are a liniment for tint thank'
lug nf thu Lord
In Hi" blessings uf the old Thanksgiving
days.
That was years sgn, snd etirfews fur the. loved
have rung since then.
As tonight I wiit.-li thsilawnliigrvnlug star
In my dreams 1 sen Hut iiisiisiuiia t:iirisl pre
pared hi heitvcn for men.
It Is tliero tonight the shtent kindred srn.
It Is there their feast la resdy, suit I huld tha
fatn-y dear
That tlu-y often turn to esrth tlnilr luvlng
gain,
And perhaps they, too, sra dreaming, ss they
see me sitting hers,
Of the swsetutias of the old Thanksgiving
dsys.
-rhlladelnlila Ledger.
Qregon Citij
...GLADSTONE PARK...
ConvtJtiioiitly of iinn-eK ami plciiKitut loontod.
Free from the hoine nml dunt uf tho city.
Skillful nurBOB and every
cliifs IniHpital.
Aintilo room Hint jiiitiontu may Imvn fiuict
nuHH and rent. Sirt;iitl rooniH
for ladit'H.
SorvioeH of the- host jihyHiointm of tlio county U
in tut(;iiil;ilice.
THUMH KKASONAHMC.
Address, MISS M.
OHICHdN
SHOES.
With liunilri'iUoC'Wour Ki-slslnrs," at I'.usletit i an
am baviitg a booinliig shoo Initio. Ladles' Pimgolii,
piilont lip, II M, and IWiO. At '.'.rid, liavt slioc
worlll 3 to l- M. A linn lot id siimple sliora it I '4' nil"
nstml prices, Ladies' kid shoes, ur.es i In 3,'v. plum
ttMi, wurii (3 lo $3 M, to close at 1 lo II M Ladies'
beuvy letlllter slippers, sixe 3, M rlo'i' ul 3Jitv .Misses)
splilWt' kIkm'N, rut i 7ft", Ladies' and children's oil
giuin and kaligiirou call slines, old Indies' slna'S, sIIh
pots, rubheiH, Indies' and in saos' riiliber bisita. Intent
shoes, sixes 0, I and 2, ul Ift; betlot sbiu-a al '.'o lo WV.
fluid's hnuvy luce sbis-a, 4 In 7'y, In clnsii al '.'.'1 In 4-n'.
llovs' heavy slru'S, fl up Men s eourso slns-s, l 2ft
lip"; ineii's linn shoes, $1 JW lip lliibies' inoivustns, 2't'.
ladies' t at pot slipper, 3fn' iitetis, 4tk". Ud W rub
bers, 30o up; storm, ilfni lip; tnen'a iiilibers, 45c. up.
DRY GOODS, ETC.
6CKNTH A YAliD lndlgu llgtneil prima, liiikey nl
prints, dark or light calicos, I, 1. ttiilsllii, slniker Hun-
nel, riirluln arrlui, toweling, Kingliam, skirt li gn,
cheesecloth, nlltlhg llatiliel. butter clolll.
Lonsdale, 12 Vila $1 lloiiselliiing, 2've )d up
Irish Irleto, IHc; scarlet wool lluittiel, He,
Cottonadn punt goods, ltt; deiiluis, I2'uc up.
Host leather tick, 1,'ic; llle sblitlng. He
Fust black sateen, lc up; 17 In wulerproid, nuvy, Nk
Ull in wool Irleolu, nlc lot o( rolntM, 2"ic yd.
Novelty goods, wool, 'J.'.c yd. I wdles' inttietia, .V up.
Kino lot ol linings, velveteens, ronliirovs, silks, Lues ami
embroideries. inat perlutne, siiuill, Kkv
(lerinun ynrn, 7fn' lb; some yum, soiled, MV
Cna'l.el cotton, 4c; knitting mlton, w hite, .'ie ball
Ze byr, Ac lap. Kpeelul burguins In ludie-' clo.ika,
Ladies' silk biindkercliiefs, ,V up; hi 11 b'dk'la. 2' up.
Sliliulurd piiitetlis, fit' up, the .'hciipesl uhd best.
Ladies wool liowi lit rut pi ice", big variety, P.lc up
Misses' llceced seamless hose, 2 lor 2'n' ; baby wisd, ,'ic lip.
Ladles' fast black cotton lu.se. s1,, seamless, !2'vc.
Linen towels, good site, 2 (or 2.V. Uisilees, It) '.
(.,'olton butts, rurta't warp, yams, window slimles, nil cloth,
romltirtshlo, etc. 101 )ds rallm umloiiting teiiniants.
5 CKNTS BUYS : 24 sheets note piier, 2 bunches mutiilla
tuveoM'S, 2 pUars "kunl oHn" leiks anile)!'".
time Isaik, I piiir rnrlltig irons, 1 child's knife, 1 m lr
ball, 2 sheets adding, 1 shni linen tlueud, I.' leal
psoii ils, 1 pair corset steels, 12 m il", bottle mihilage.
lfKNTHUYSi I package) buirpins, 1 imper t Ilea, I
paper pins, 1 pupor lusiks and eyes, i crochet luaik, 1
sai k needle. I Hticil sharpener, I steel llnuitile, 1
packu.'e lucks. 2 penholtlcis, 4 slnte n'licils.
STYLISH MILLINERY. ETC
PtCIAL 11.1 MlLLINiav, OONTINUID.
Llegunt trimmed buts at 7'm up A nice asott
ineul o( rblMieit's nips from lltn eheupe. I b
the best. Tutu OShuiitote from '.'or up. Bsby
IsilinelS. HiblMlllS, Veiling, ellibrnidel V ami Wasll
silk". p'illlHiiis, tinsel, cl.enille, etc. Hnr la ill
0 Shanters ate cbeaper llian elsewhere hoind. Wasll
Silk at 2c a skein I less iluili bull i rice. A lot ol velvet
lellillallts at '4 o' price. New site k id velveleell" al
4.V Kid gloves al -.ii"lerii ptiees. Wslainy lists, ".'n'.
CLOTHING. HATS, UMBRELLAS.
Men's suits, j uii, new t k. squ ue -ti-l n.iin.t ctii, I'ast
ern price" Al-ode.tl in rcli.iMe Brow n-vtlle clothing.
A bis- lot iioiliiifiictiireis ssmple punt and -hlr's, a svi'ii
o( '4' in price I'uibrell is ol best quality, from tbo
1 besiet In the Im'I.
Butter, Potatoes, etc.
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