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REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS. Furnished Erery Week by the Clarka. mat Abstract k Trust Company, TL Charman (trustee) to Michael Minarvl Feb 18, '97 W D, lota 18 and 19 blk 79, South Oregon City No. S Miasms Covey et ux to the Title Guarantee A Trust Co, Mar 2597 W 1, 4 ot ne' and e.V of se'4' ecc 2.', 12 a, r 6 e 250 800 U S to Erastus Covoy, July 8, W J ot neij' and ejtf of self aeo 22, I2a.r0e Tat tVellie Stephens and heirs to J R Meekins Jan 11, '97, W D 14 acres in w w Aleck s claim ... .id OA C R R Co to August J Eisner Oct 5 '87 D, ne.V ot ne.' aec 81 1 1 a, r5e 100 George W Bentley et ux to Anna Phelps Mar 27 '97 W D w of i)e4' of aec 32. 1 6 a, r 1 e 1150 lT S to Edward T Teake Feb IS '91 e of n,'V ne.l4 and ot ;too 650 Sec 18, t2 a, r6e IV Fauntleroy Peake to T Peake lec 26. W D S,' of e.l of ne and n1' el4 aec IS, t 2 a, r 6 e. . 1 Charles and Jane Clayson to G II Allen Mar 27, '97, leed, 5 acres Jamea McNary claim 2500 Sarah A Taylor et al to X J A Simons Mar 1,'97 Sheriffs deed ilas Wright et al to Narcissa F Crouse Mar 2G, '97, sheriffs deed tract Harrison Wright claim Frank T Barlow et ux to Nellie Q Roberta, Mar 12, '97 W D lota 3, 4 ' blk 4 West Gladstone .... Wjn W StovaC et ux to T L A Lix aie Smith, Mar 20, '97 agreement to convey, lota 4, 5, blk 6, Falla View add 4V) James Hodges adror to Daid G Hodgea, Mar 30 '97 W D 5 acres inning nw corner Philander Lee claim JLary Burlingame and husband to Gertrude E Halloway, Mar 24, '97 Q C 120'4 acre of Garrett Palma te claim Charles Duncan to M II Wills July 16, '92, W D 2 acrea in George and Sarah Wells claim sec 25, 1 1 , . r 1 e J M Warnock et ox to Mrs M E Case, Mar 31, '97 W D lot lot 1 blk 15 Falls View add J T Drake et al to Mary C Hubbard March 23. '97 W D 316 82-100 acs in nw!f and w of ne4' sec 4 and e of netf sac 5, t 6 s, r 1 e J Fredentball et ox to M Maskewitx Mar 31, '97 W D 20 acres sec 32, tls, r2 e Cbas Meier et nx to James Morris, March 9i '97 W D n of sw sec 10 and ne of se sec 9, 1 4 s, r 2 e W R Ellis trnstee to Morris Streefels Feb 27, '97 W 1) lots fl, 8. 9, 10. 11 , 12 and K of lot 7 bik 19, Robert son M F McCown to C R Noblitt, Mar 26, '97 W D lot 5, blk 9 Gladstone COT Williams et al to J M War nock, Sept 14, '94 W D lot 1 blk 1G Falls View add Consul General at New York, the Grecian. Capt. Joae Guitierrei Sohral, Naval Attache of the Spanish Legation at Washington, gives "A Spanish View of the Nicaraguan Cana1,"and "The Need of Copyright Reform" is forcibly advo cated by W. Morris Colics, director of the Incorporated Society of Authors An endeavor to forecast "The Foreign Policy ot the New Administration" ia deftly made by Mayo W. Haxoltine, and the Hon Perry Belmont deals thought fully with the important topic of "De mocracy and Socialism." Other subjects considered are:" Speculation in in Damage Claims," by 8. P. Crosby and Charles Nevitt; " 'Chcanut' for Kxample," by Jane Marsh Parker and "The Other Side of the Shield," by Christine Terhune Herrick, A LAM) OF SUPERIOR PROMISE. (Contimieit from Seventh page.) 800 2500 ORKOON CITY CASH MARKET. An extremely neat and clean market is the above located on the corner of Centre and Seventh streets. It is owned by Richard IVtioM, who also has an other market on Main street. He keeps in stock, all kinds of fresh and cured meats, hums, sausage, etc., also fish and game in season and poultry. All orders are delivered to any part of the city free of charge. We advise, those, who never have, to try this market feeling assured of your satisfaction and gratification. BKLLOMY 4 Bl'SCll. A model store is that of Messrs Bel lomy A Busch. This house has always known success owing to the broad prin ciples upon which it is conducted. Bel lomy A Busch are known as "The Housefurnishers" and carry everything with which to furnish a house, furni ture, carpets, bedding, crockery, stoves and wall paper. Their prices are low such as to suit the times. 1000 125 THE CLACKAMAS ABSTRACT A TRUST CO. are the owners of the copy right to the Thome system of abstract indexes, for Clackamas county, and have the only complete set of abstracts in the PB. J. H MILLER. Among the dentists we find Dr. J. II Miller who has been associated with dentists of Ann Arbor, Mich Chicago.Philailelphiaand the University of Pennsylvania. He was born in Ohio and raised on a farm ; came to Iowa where he staid one year, thence to Oma ha; from there to Portland where he practiced several years. He came here February 1, 1S97, since which time he has made hosts of friends and many patrons. For first-class work he is ranked with the leaders. He treats all diseases of the oral cavity. THOMAS CHABMAN SON. Chief among our business houses ia that of Thos. Charman A Son. They carry a full line of dry goods, boots, shoes, haU, caps and furnishing goods, also gooceried, hardware, crockery and ahricultural implements. They are also agents for the Cleveland Oil and Paint Company. Both Mr. Charman and his son are extremely cordial people to deal with and employ none hut genial clerks. One ia always aseured of prompt and courteous attention and the best goods at lowest prices. We take pleasure in recommending this store to any who have not had the opportunity of visiting it. DBS. CARLL A BOM M KB. That "nothing succeeds like success" is a trite aphoriem which seems to have county, can furnish information as to ! received recognition even as far back as title to land at once, on application. Loans, investments.real estate, abstracts etc. Office over Bank of Oreiron City. Call and investigate. Address box 377, Oregon City Oregon. Stands at the Head. Aug. J. Bogel, the leading druggist of Sbreveporl, La , says "Dr. King's Dis covery is the only discovery is the only thing that cures my cough, and it is the best seller I have." J. F. Campbell, merchant of Safford. Ariz., writes: Dr. King's New Discovery is all that is claimed for it : it never fails, and is a snre cure for Consumption. Coughs and Colds. I cannot say enough for its merits." Dr. King's New Discovery for Consumption, Coughs and Colds is not sa experiment. It has been tried for quarter of a century, and to-day stands at the head. It never disappoints, Free trial bottles at Charman A Co.'s Drug Store. The North American Review. A noteworthy feature of the North American Review for April is the open ing article entitled "How India Fights the Famine," from the pen of the most noble the Marquis of Dufferin and Aya Dr. Henry Smith Williams ably dis cusses the grave question, "What Shall fce Done With Dependent Children?' 1 II 4 .1 ... biiu oir. Anurew iang contnoutes a charming essay on "The New in the Old." Under the caption of "What Will Bring Prosperity?" Charles Stewart Smith and Francis B. Thurber present timely and practical papers dealing with the various aspects of this extremely vital subject. Admiral A. H. Markham, K. N., writes interestingly concerning "Antarctic Exploration, "and the hiHtory of the present epidemic in Bombay serves as the theme for an elaborately prepared paper by United Slates Surgeon-General Walter Wymati, entitled "The Black Plague." Two most timely contributions are furnished upon "The Uprising of Greece," the Right Hon. Sir Charles W. Dilke, M. P., giving an English view of the affair And Demetrius N. BotassI, Greek the dark ages. Drs. Carll and Sommer, the subject of this sketch, have, by their industry and by virtue of their ability placed themselves in the highest rank of the medical profession. They are lo cated in the Barclay Block and have without exception, the finest, most handsome and most spacious reception rooms in the city. They are well known to be the most successful surgeons in the county. In recommending a phy sician, we can safely say there are none better in the city than Drs. Carll A Sommer. c. A. WTLLEY. A man of enterprise and integrity is C. A. Willey, dealer in harness, saddles boots and shoes. He does all kinds of repairing with neatness and dispatch and sells a farm harness complete with bri tching for $20 WILSON A COOKE. One of the most enterprising hard ware houses is that of Wilson A Cooke, dealers in heavy and shelf hardware, tinware and machinery. They handle Oliver plows, harrows and cultivators, and everything of the best make. This firm is noted for its low prices and we can recommend them with great pleas ure to farmers as well as all others. THE COMMERCIAL BANK, The most reliable financial institution in Clackamas county is the Commercial Bank. This house does a general bank ing business and issues letters of credit on all Eastern and European cities and makes collections at all points of favor able terms. Mr. D. C. Latourette is the president and Mr.F.E.Donaldson.cashier Mr. D. 0. Latourette is also a partner in the firm of C. D. A D. C. Latourette, at torneys, who rank among the leaders in this profession. BOSTON STOBg. A grand opening is now in progress, which none to fail to attend, at the Boston Store.which continues today and tomorrow. You will there see all the latest and most fashionable designs in millinery. Easter bonnets and hats are displayed in rare taste. Mrs. E. E. Martin, the proprietor also carries a well selected stock of dry goods, gents' and ladles' furnishing and bazaar goods. Mrs. Martin has been in the business tour years during which time she has achieved a great success. She employs the most competent holp obtainable and is enabled to suit the most fastidious. J. E, MARKS, Among the legal fraternity of Oregon City, and they are many, there are none more successful than the above named. He has achieved a very great success and this city can well be proud of him. He Is an energetic, enterprising citiaen, and it ever ready to do anything to ad vance his city. Anyone wishing legal iviee ran receive the same consci entiously and honestly from Mr. J. E. Marks in the Caittleld block. W. A. HUNTLEY. The only exclusive stationery store In the city, is owned and eraonally man aged by the above. His spacious store is well stocked with everything that comes under the head of a first class sta tionery store, school books and supplies, periodicals, etc., etc. Give him a call. URS. It. T, BLAUKN j One of our leading millinery's ia Mrs. II. T. Slailen, whose store is located on Main street, and whose 8 ring stock and Easter goods this year is larger and handsomer than was ever brought to Oregon City. Mrs. Sladeu employs a a first class trimmer. Miss Edith Wish art, who is noted for her taste and de signing. Miss Wishart is also manager of the store, and although she handles the richest goods her prices are within the reach of all. J. W. WELCH, DENTIST. No dentist in Clackamas county re ceives more praise for his work than Dr. J. W. Welch. His ideas and prac tises are modern in every respect and his work cannot be excelled by any. He makes quite a specialty of bridge and crown work and can save any shell of a tooth. While his work ia of the best his prices are such as to suit the times. ire is extremely courteous and ever ready to give advice to any and all. His rooms, which are very handsome and spacious, are in the Willamette Build ing. NIW YORK OALLKRY. A photograph gallery of note is the "New York Gallery" owned by Mr. R. K. Clavering. This gentleman is well known throughout the county for doing nothing but first-class work and since the depression has put his prices down to the reach of all. Only l for cabinets and 50 cents for card size. His gallery is on Water and Fifth streets, having moved there from the Harding block. One wishing first-class work can do no better than calling upon Mr. Clavering. TUB BLUB rRONT. On Seventh street just opposite Petzold's meat market is the Btore known as "The Blue Front." It is an attractive store and invites the observation of the public. It is owned and conducted oy Messrs. Edwards Brothers who carry mosty everything, groceries, clothing, gents furnishings, dry goods, notions, shoes, etc. Their motto is "One price to all" and they are fair dealing in every respect. RACKET STOKE. Located on Main street is the above named store under the management of Mrs. Ellen F. Martin, a very estimable lady with a good patronage and a host of friends who all wish her success in the future as in the past. She carries a line of notions and ladies furnishings and make it her chief object to please her patrons, which object she certainly achieves. W. C. JOHNSON. The subject of this sketch came here from Iowa, in 1845, having been born in Ohio in 1833, and has lived in Oregon City continuously since 1815. He la bored at farming, was a clerk In mercan tile lines, worked at printing and led a very industrious life until the year 1855 at which time he was admitted to the bar, since then has had a very lucretive. practice, and has acted as agent for other people in loaning money as a broker. Was district attorney for a term, his district including Portland. Mr. Johnson is at present vice-president of the Merchants' National Bank of Portland. GAM BRINUS COLD 8TOHAGB. A very neat sample room and a place where one can get a drink of the very refreshing, noted Garabrinus beer is that known as the Garabrinus cold stor age. Mr. i. r . Zimmerman, the gen tlemanly and genial manager, keeps nothing in stock but the best of wines, liquors and cigars and one wishing to while away an hour of enjoyment can find no better place than the above. COWINO 4 OWING. Unless a man be endowed with certain characteristics be cannot become a suc sessasan attorney, for good lawyers are born, not made. If this is a fact. then Messrs. Cowing A Cowing were born lawyers, for none question their success and the ability upon which that success depended. They are honored and respected citizens of Oregon City and ornaments to the bar of Clackamas county and their worth as citizens and lawyers have made them hosts of friends and many patrons. GKBMANIA CASH MABKKT. Another prosperous firm is the above market owned by Paul I. Scholtz, dealer In fresh and cold storage meats, game and tlsh in season, poultry, etc. Mr. Scholia pays the highest prices for live and dressed stock and solicits a call from any who have to sell. Ilia price are as low as any in Ms lino and ho always makes it a special point to be correct as to weight. HI market I neat and clean and It Is a real pleasure to patronize the same. A. HOIIKHTKON. A very sucirssful establishment Is the exclusivo grocery house of A. Robertson. He la located on the corner of Seventh and Center streets and carries a complete line of staple and fancy groceries. His fine teas, coffee and spices are worthy of comment and his price are of the lowest, Mr. Robertson Is successor to the firm of Marr tic Robrtson and since alone ha met with prosperity. ELY HKOTIIKIIS. Another firm worthy ol notice Is the above named composed of D. C. and (J. V, Ely, both men of great business abil ity and ever ready to please. Their stock Includes everything In the general lino, also feed, Hour and produce. They pay the highest prices for all kind of country produce. They solicit your patronage. K. L. IAVIISI)N, Oregon City has several first class artists among whom for high art work Mr. K. Davidson Is well known. He does as fine a giade of work as can be found in any large city and his prices are extremely reasonable. His gallery is bleated on Seventh street, opposite the A. 0. U. W. hall. Anyone needing work done can not do better than pat ronize this well known and well spoken of gallery. krai: sen BROS. This flourishing establishment is a brancn from the large main store al Portland. There Is no better nor finer stock of shoe in the city than at this emporium. They do a strictly boot and shoe business and one can find every thing in the latest styles and designs. Mr. Wright the efficient manager is an j accomodating, genial man of business and very popular, socially. Before buy. ing elsewhere, if one will step in this es tablishment they are sure of satisfaction in good goods, low prices, and courteous treatment. I. B. WILLIAM. The above firm is well worthy of no tice and we are glad to have an oppor tunity of informing the public ol the ex ceptionally fine dock carried by K E. Williams. The line embraces every thing in staple and fancy groceries, flour, feed and meat. Also wooden and wil low ware, cigars, tobaccos, and stone ware. His trade reaches throughout the county. He invite you to examine this stock before purchasing ehiwhere, and guarantees you fair treatment and low prices. CIIAS. ALRHIGIIT, JR. A market that enjoy a large patron age 1 that owned by Cha. Albright, : dealer In fresh and cured meats, flnh and game in season. His place of busi ness is a large store on the corner Main and Fifth streets. He employs njne but first-class butchers and one Is assured of just what they order. It is his aim to please the public and if a large patronage is any criterion he cer tainly succeeds. fiKo. r. noaroN. This gentleman ia the sole proprietor of a grocery store in this city and carries a complete line of staple and fancy gro ceries. In connection he tun a first class bakery where one can find anything that the most fastidious may desire in that line. He makes a specialty of fan cy baking and is In great demand to fur nish for parties, weddings, etc. Exam ine his stock and prices and learn that it is cheaper to buy than hire help or bake yourself. GKOHOB A. HARPING. Prominent among the representative business men and reajiected citizens is Mr. George A. Harding, sole proprietor of as neat a drug store as 1 in the county. Besides carrying a full line ol drugs and druggists' sundries, he has in stock a fine assortment of perfumes and toilet articles, fancy goods, etc. His prescription department is especially well equipped and he employs none but registered pharmacists, being most ac curate in compounding physicians' pre scriptions. STAB GR0CKBY. The above grocery is as well known and well patronized as any in the city. Mr. V. Harris, the genial proprietor makes it a special point to try and please the public and by buying in large quan tities he Is enabled to sell as cheap If not cheaper than any in his line. He handles the best teas and coffees to be found in the market and makes a special ty of fruit and farm produce. Hit place of business is In the Willamette block. GEO. WiijchabT. The most patronized barber Is Mr. Geo. Wilehart. His shop is located on Main street and is fitted out with very handsome fixtures. He has three chairs and keeps them busy most of the time. For a good shave, clean bath or first class hair cut call on Mr. Wilehart. CHARMAN A CO. The drug house owned and managed by Charman A Co. is one of the best equipped retail drug stores In the city. The premises occupied are most hand somely appointed, the fixtures all being tastefully arranged. The stock carried Includes a full line uf drug and dru gist aundiles, stationery, toilet article etc, The labralory I especially well equipped. Messr. ('barman A Co have had a wide experience In phar macy an I give their entire attention to the buslnes. They solicit a call from any or all of their old customer with cordial Invitation to any that may I new. Til K IIKK III VK. A tine a spring stock a can be found in Oregon City ha Just been opened at the "lleehlvo." They are arranging to meet the public with the lowest prices ever shown here for the best good Their stock consists of everything I gents, and ladies' wear ami the style are ol me luteal, iwr, rlsiior tlio pro prletor and hi cletk are all very genial and ever ready to show goods. W would advise one to be sure and call at thi emporium before buying elsewhere x. o. WOOII. "Here's to the hinge of !rlenillil May they neyer mall" I a to.txt which I truly noble. Such is the motto of C. Wood, proprietor of one of the (list class resort In Oregon City. Mr it. ,1. i . . u oou s sample room l conducted on broad principle and he I ever rcuilv to please. Hi wine, honor and cigar are the best the market allord. One lor amusement, can not do Istlter than drop in at this place and sip from the "flowing spring of nectar." CIIKNEY'S ART IIALI.KMY. For photogranh of nil styles tlieaUva art gallery ia the place to go. It i lo cated on the corner of Ninth and Main trects, convenient to all. K. 8, Cheney the proprietor 1 from the Kant and ha been In businra here about fifteen months. Mr. Cheney 1 a flrvt-cla artist In every respect and for posing there are none In the city who can be more original. He make quite specially of children, and for theatrical eople he make special price by the hundred. DRS. NOHMI a STRICKLAND. Prominent among our eminent pliy sicians are Dr. Norri A Strickland They have very handsome offices in the Willamette Block, and have a very large and lucretive practice. Their of flee hour are from 10 a. in. to 12 ni, and 4 to 0 p. in., at which time they are ever ready for consultation. F. T. MARIX)W. Among the many inerchaiiti of thi city It r.T. Harlow, dealer In gent' furnishing, groceries, tobacco and no tion. We take great pleasure In recom mending thi pUco of business to ny and all for they will always meet with courteoti treatment and receive noth ing but the bent good and low price. IKVKNTH ST. BAKKHY AND CONrKCTIONKKY. A popular and well patronized bakery la that on Seventh street, owned by Jacob Kober. Thi place Is noted for It cleanliness and neat ness. Everything 1 of the home made order. All kind of bread and pastry, and he also carries a nice line of confec tionery, He can on short notice prepare for wedding and parties and we advise anyone wishing anything to call on him before trying themselves. of the largest and best Insurance com panies In the world, lie represent the Royal, of l,lver)ol, which doe the larg est buslnes of any company In the world, having won thi distinction by honost and tipwrlght dealing, The Aetna of Hartford I lo represented In thi agency and is the largest American (Ire Insurance company and I also noted for the honesty and fulrnesa with w hich it enormoii buslnes Is conducted. It never contenting a Just chdm. Only the best companies are represented In thi office, Mr iKiiialdsou refusing to ac cept the geney of any of the smaller or less reliable con; panic who are con stantly seeking to get a place on hi list of com panic, ror 4 comi'any, Without doubt the firm of Pope A Co, I the largest etahlllimiit of it kind In Oregon City. They do a very largo buslnes and carry a full line of heavy, and shelf hardware, stove and tinware. They alao do plumbing, metal rooting and general jobbing, Thi firm 1 very enterprising ami enter heavily Into any thing that tends to the city's Interest, and we predict for them great suci es In the future a they have en joyed in the past. ki.kithic lloTKL. A first-clits hotel of Oregon City I The Electric." It I ni.xl. ru In every res mm-t, having all modern compliance, i. e., electric light, steam heat, call Ml, and I both on the EuroNan and Ameri can plan. .Mr. . M. HuMiis.ui, the efficient manager, ha many friend among the transient and I genial, good nature.! and accommodating landlord. Hi menu I always of the best and his service cannot be surpassed. Ol'R COUNTY OFFICIALS. HON. l. K. HAYS, COI'NTV JI'lHII. A man very extensively known and one who I blessed with friend by the core I Hon. G. E. Hye, county judge of Clackamas Mr lUye was born In Clackanut county, Oregon, and prac ticed law here (or ten years and en- yed a very Urge and lucretive prac tice. He wa elected state senator In ltlfi! giving entire satisfaction, after which In 1MU4 wa urged to accept the nominees for Judge and wa elected ith an overwhelming majority, Mr. Hye i a conacientlout man of bul- nes and an ho iorble and resnectnd tizen. A. KNAI'C. A very tiopular resort is the saloon of Mr. A. Knapp, located on Main street. Thi house i noted for keeping in stock only the best whiskey, some of thwm very old, and some of the finest wines madu. His cigars are both domestic and imported, and he knows how to mix a drink that cannot help but suit the most aesthetic. We recommend this place as a quiet, orderly, and friendly place, for one who wishes to pass away a quiet hour. HKDOKS & GRIFFITH . This firm is composed of Joseph K, Hedges and Franklin T Griffith, who have been thus associated for the past two and a half vears. Mr. Ifmlie. is a native son of Clackamas county where he has lived during the greater part of his life. Mr. Griffith is from Oakland, California. They are college men, are energetic and careful, and together constitute one of our best and most reliable firms. Their practice is lucrative and fast increasing. CHARLES HENRY DYE. Charles Henry Dye, one of our grow ing men and the present city attorney, is a graduate of Denmark Academy. Ober-1 lin College and the Law Department of the State University of Iowa, where he held the highest class average in exam ination and took the prize for the best legal thesis. During his residence In this city Mr. Dye has proved himself not only an able lawyer but also a spirited citzen, interested In all educa tional and eleyating influences. From the proceeds of his practice Mr. Dye has built him a beautiful home, purchased an office well located on Main street aud has one of the largest and best working law libraries in the city. Mr. Dye was for two years deputy prosecuting attorn ey and has been widely talked of for the legislature. He is also secretary of the Willamette Valley Chautauqua Associa tion, an Institution that, together with his wife, lie has been largely instru mental In organizing and bringing to Its present state of popularity and useful noss. F. E. DONALDSON. The fire insurance business of this city is principally represented by F. E. Don aldson, who has the agoncy for eleven o. w. okacb, siikNirr. G. W. Grace, .herlfT of Cla.ka.na county is a native of Missouri and cma West In May 1RX0 and wa elected (htirlfT n June IH'.Kl how well he has discharged the service of that office being proved v the host of friend, both politically ml otherwise he ha made. Mr. race 1 a man of his word and while being extremely kind hearted and len ient he never swerve one Iota from a luty no ma'ler how dlaaifreeable that u ty may be. BI.MKM DIXON, CLRRK. Born near Columbus, Ohio, wa El mer Dixon, county clerk of Clackamas county. Mr. Dixon came to Oregon In IHSO and after deciding to settle West he c me to this city, where, after a abort while he was elected for and held the of fice of JiHtlce of the ece two years, .lur ing which time he made many warm Irieinls. The last election fie wa nomi nated by acclamation by the peoples parly (or county clerk and was elected by a large majority. A. H ELLING, COt'NTY HKCOKPRR. A native of Indiana and present resi dent of Oregon City, Oregon, Is Mr. A. Luelling. He came to this state In 1847 and was at first eiiggd in farming and nursery business. Hi father being the first to bring nursery plants aero tlio plains. He served a term a clerk in Washington county four years between the years 74 and '78. Was elected county recorder of this county in 1890 and ha gained the entire confidence of the people. L. STOUT, COUNTY ASSESSOR, Our assessor was born in Claukamas county, Oregon, having lived and mar ried here. He Is a man of family, hav ing two children. He was elected county assessor In 181MI, hav ing the office virtually speaking, fuirlv forced upon him. It was entirely un solicited, but the satisfaction he has given Is sure to keep him in another election. He well deserves the success and praise he Is continually receiving. JACOn SHADE, COUNTY TREASUBKK. Another of our county officials who en Joys the confidence and respect of the people Is Mr. Jacob Shade, who was eloctod for county treasurer In June 1890. Mr. Sbado came to Oregon In 1873, and since coming has had no de sire to return to his native state Ohio. Mr. Shade was formerly in the shoe busi ness, and had a very lucretive trade. Attends to all the duties of his office promptly and willingly. II. O, BTARKWBATIIKB, CO. SCHOOL SUIT. The above named gentleman is the county school superintendent of this county. Mr. Starkwti.r I. . ...i.i - -w in a mariiuu man, his wife being formerly Miss Alice RtHley, He has taught school about ten years principally n this county. Bo mg a roan of influence and possessing good educational qualities he was elected to his present office in June 1890, since which time he has devoted his time and attention to the Interest of our schools.