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6 OREGON CITY ENTERPRISE, FRIDAY, DECKMHKU 30, 1010. CANBY AND SOUTHERN CLACKAMAS CAN BY. Robert Britt, who baa been spend ing Ohrlstmns In Canby, returned to Portland on Tuesday to remain for a few days. 81m Undsey, after spending the week with his wife at Salem, returned to Cnnhy on Friday. Mrs. Llndsey will remain in Salem for the present. Mr. end Mrs. J. C. Paddock spent Christmas with the former's parents. Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Paddock, of Glad atone. M. J. Lee went to Portland on busi ness Tuesday. Miss Ora Lee left on Tuesday after noon's train for Portland, where she will spend the week end with friends. Mr. and Mrs. C. Wang and family spent Christmas at Willamette, the guests of Mr. and Mrs. T. J. Gary. Miss Verna Robinson, a student of the High School of Portland, is spend ing the holidays with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. D. Robinson. Mr. and Mrs. D. G. Clark, of Rose burg, are spending the holidays with the latter's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Wil liam Knight and other relatives. Roland Porter spent Saturday and Sunday with friends In Portland. Miss Edith Krueger, teacher In the Seattle schools, arrived in Canby on Saturday evening to visit with her sis ter, Mrs. J. C. Kaupisch. She will leave Saturday evening to again take up her duties. Mr. and Mrs. Halsey Phelps, of Portland, are visiting with relatives here this week. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Bowman, of Sol wood, who have been the guests of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Thomas this week, returned to their .home on Tues day afternoon. Mr. and . Mrs. Willard Knight, of Woodburn, are visiting relatives in Canby this week. Henry Summerfield, of Canada, has arrived In this city for a visit with his parents. Mr. and Mrs. R. S. Coe spent Christ mas with their son, Robert Coe, and family, of Portland. Mr. Coe returned home the first of the week, but his wife returned later. Mr. and Mrs. George Martin and two children, who have been visiting with relatives In this city, having come here to spend Christmas, left for their home in McMinnville Mon day. J. L. Graham, who has been very ill for the phst two weeks, has Im proved, and is now able to be at his work. Charles Carlson, of Seattle, Wash., was in Canby Tuesday. James Adkins. of Adkins Mill, was transacting business in Canby Tues day. H. H. Eccles spent Christmas with friends in Portland. He also left on Tuesday evening for Portland, where he went on business. John Samuelson has purchased lots 1 and 2 of block 1. Roth's Addition to Canby for $350. This deal was made by the Canby Real Land Company. This is one of the most desirable residence sections in the city of Can by, and during the past few months many lots have been sold by this company. L. Ij. Tuft arrived In Canby on Fri day from Hawley, Minn., and will be connected with his father, I H. Tuft in watch repairing and jewelry busi ness. Mr. Tuft is pleased with Ore gon, as the people in Hawley are ex periencing cold weather, 20 degrees below zero before Christmas, while here the nasturtiums and roses are blooming in the gardens. Dr. Murdy spent Christmas in Port-1 land, returning on Monday. Mrs. W. A. Foster, of Portland, who has been the guest of her mother, Mrs. K. llolzmun, of this city, returned to her home Sunday evening. U H. Tuft, who has been ill for several days is improving. During his absence his roii, L .L. Tuft, has charge of the work. The Installment of graniteware that was intended for the Holiday trade, arrived this week at the Sandsnesa, Son Company's store. This Is a complete line, and Is of the This tle and Shamrock ware. Mr. and Mrs. S. J. Vaughn n and two children were Oregon City visitors last Thursday. N. S. Young went to Portland on business last Wednesday, returning the following day, Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Kaupisch and two children. Miss Minnie and James, went to Portland on Saturday, spend ing Christmas with the formers' daughter, Mrs. J. R. Coopev, and fam ily. Miss Alma Eckerson, who is taking up the study of stenography In Port land, spent Christmas at her home here. Mrs. Hanna S. Tlce, of Adkins Mill, is visiting her daughter, Mrs. H. A. Lee. Miss Hattie Hutchinson of Portland, spent Christmas at her home In Can- by and was accompanied to Portland by her sister. Miss Edna, who is spending the week In that city. C. F .Romig. who has been clerking In the Gordon Bros." store during the holiday rush, has again taken up his real estate business. Mr. Romig has accepted the agency of the county for the Home Vacuum cleaner, and will appoint his sub-agents. A. H. Lee, who has been 111 for the past week, is improving. Mrs. George Knight has returned to her home in Portland, after visiting at the home of Mr. aud Mrs. W. H. Balr. Mr. and Mrs. Clyde Evans and daughter. Violet, have been visiting with re'atives in this city. A. Kocher went to Portland on busi ness Tuesday. Mr. and Mrs. George Zeek; of Hub bard. Elmer Zeek, of Prineville, Ore gon, Mr. and Mrs. John Robinson and two children, of St. Johns, spent Christmas with Mr. and Mrs. John Zeek. of this city. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Oglesby were guests of the latter's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Chris Hardesty, on Christmas. Mrs. A. J. Knight and two daugh ters, of The Dalles, spent Christmas with relatives In this city. Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Bates, who have been making their home at Hood River, have arrived in Canby and are visiting with the former's parents. Mr. and Mrs. C. Bates. Mr. and Mrs. Bates are on their way to California, where they are to make their future home. Born, December 23, an eight pound son to the wife of Alvin Phelps. Claud Hougham, after a visit with relatives at Vancouver, Wash., has returned to his home in this city. Mr. and Mrs. Dave Saunders, of Fargo, Oregon, have been the guests during the week of Mr. and Mrs. C. C. Sannes. Mr. Saunders is In busi ness in Fargo. Otis Nelson, of Portland, was visit ing friends in this city on Saturday and Sunday. Sam Lowry, of Woodburn, accom panied by his children, has been visit ing with his mother, Mrs. Lowry. Mr. Lowry visited in Portland before re turning to Woodburn. J. J. Sandsness went to Portland on business Tuesday, purchasing new goods for his hardware and farming implement store. Maud iJigeson, of Oregon City, Is visiting her aunt, Mrs. W, J, Gordon. Mrs. V. J. Gordon and family spout Christmas with Mr. and Mrs. Walter Wells, of Oregon City. Mrs. Gordon returned to hor home on Tuesday morning's train. William Lnoke's office Is ornament ed with a doer head, ring tail cat and gray squirrel, beautifully mounted by Uov Mondue, who hits proved to be mals that are adorning Mr. Locke's office were killed by himself while on a trip to Southern Oregon during the summer, and are attracting no little attention. Family Reunions Are Held. Mr. and Mrs. H. A. Lee entertained at Christmas dinner on Sunday the following: Mr. and Mrs. H. Gllmore and family, Mr. and Mrs. William Rider and family, Mr. and Mrs. War ren IOe and family. The le home was prettily decorated for this oc casion and a most enjoyable day was spent by those who were present. Mr. and Mrs. Kesselrlng entertained 16 relatives at dinner at their home In this city on Christmas Day. One of the features of the afternoon was the distribution of the Christmas gifts from A tree. Those attending this pleasant affair were Mr. and Mrs. Al bert Gribble and 10 children, Mr. and Mrs. John Jesse and son, Avon, Allan Gribble and Miss Gearhart, the two latter of Portland. A family gathering was held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. J. 1 Graham on Christmas Day, the Christmas tree being held the evening previous. Their guests wero Mr. and Mrs. George Mar tin and two children, of McMinnville, Jesse Martin, of McMinnville, Mr. and Mrs. O. R. Mack and two children. Mrs. M. J. Martin. M. E. Church Has Christmas Exor cises. The Methodist church was filled to its capacity Saturday night with an appreciative audience to listen to the excellent musical and literary pro gramme given by the Sunlay school pupils under the direction of the teachers. The church was appropri ately decorated for the occasion Mrs. C. F. Romig being chairman of the decoration committee, and she was assisted by Mrs. C. L .Creesy and Miss Rupp and several of the boys, members of the Sunday school. A, J. Burdette played the part of Santa Clans, and the children were delight: ed when he made his appearance. Gifts were distributed from the pret tily decorated tree. Christmas at Norwegian Church. Christmas exercises were held in the Norwegian church on Saturday evening. A special musical pro gramme was given. On Sunday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock services were held in the City Hall by Rev. Rosing. This frvice was in charge of the Norwegian Synod of Barlow, and many from that city attended. Dance Enjoyable Affair. . The dancing party given on Christ mas Eve under the auspices of the Canby Band was a most enjoyable af fair. The hall was comfortably filled with the merry dancers, who enjoyed the excellent music furnished by the Canby Band. Oregon City, Barlow and Aurora were represented. Many of the young people of this city are planning to attend the ball to be giv en by the Aurora Band at Aurora on New Years Eve. There is no doubt but that the New Year will be given a eordlnl greeting by those nttendlu i no anair. Cobb A Dillingham to Build Cobb & Dillingham, proprietors of the Dig Six Department store of this city, have purchased from M. J. Uo the comer lot adjoining the proper! of Mrs. Knight. These men are I build a concrete structure, which will bo 100x100 feet, and will he of tv stories, the lower floor of which will be occupied hy Cobb & Dillingham who are to enlarge their stock. This will be the second conerot business house In the city, and the only one of which is of two atorle The Bank building, which Is of con i creto. has only one story. It will not be many years to come but Canby win have its share of sky scrapers. During the pas! year this city has eujoyod a building lKom, when some of the most attractive homes in the county have been built. Many have come hero front the Eastern states to make their homes on farms. Canby can well bo classed as one of the com Ing cities of the Northwest, There Is from this place north of Salem. Some of tho finest berries, asparagus, an- rhubarb are raised here, and for which there Is always a ready market. The year of 1910 has been a good and pro perous year for Canby, one of the gar. den sH)ts of Oregon. Fred Brooker Writes Witty Artlclt. One of the Interesting articles writ ten for the Christmas number of the Rural Spirit published In Portland, Is the work of Fred Brooker, well knowu to many of tho horsemen of this city as well of the county. The title of the article Is "Forty Years In the Horse Business and Still Foolish.' This has been rend with Interest by many of tho people of this city. It Is full of humor, as well as of pathos, and the writer la-deserving of much credit, the only regret wns that this was not as lengthy as It should have been. Mr. Brooker speaks of many of the horses ho has owned and the man ner In which he obtained them. He has experienced many trying ordeals, but has always kept up and come out ahead after all. During tho rare meet held on tM Clackamas County Fair race track and which was held by Sim Undsey, one of the best horsemen In the state. Mr. Brooker acted as starting judge. He is the owner of Bonnie Antrim, one of the best three-quarter mile horses in tho state. This horse was brought hero for the races on that date. The horse was In charge of .Mr. Sawyer, of Portland. Cook Books With every purchase of Electric Cooking Utensils made be tween Dec. 27, 1910, and Jan. 15, 191 1, we will present, FREE, one Electric Cook Book. See the New Electric Range Electric Store Alder Street, at Seventh Portland, Oregon Will Build Tabernacle. The tabernnclo. the dimensions of which will be 40xi feet, will bo built on the lot onposlte the City Hotel. The construction of this structure will be started this week, and Is un der the supervision of Frank E. Dodge, the lumber of which Is being brought here from the Adkins Lumber Mill. I'nlon Evangelistic meetings will be held In Canby during the month of January. Several churches of the city have united and have extended nn Invitation to Robert E. Johnston and assistants of Minneapolis, Minn to conduct the meetings. Services will be conducted nt 7:30 p. m. and special meetings on Sunday after noons for men only. Special young people's meetings, women's meetings will be held during the month. Rev. Johnston comes here highly recommended by the noted evangel ists of the day. Dr. William Chip man says he has ben associated with this man In evangelistic campaigns In different cities and towns, nnd con siders him one of tho snuest and safest evangelists in the country, and is in every way worthy of the confi dence of the Christian people wltn whom he labors. Evangelist R. A. Torrey, D. D says: "I have known Rev. Robert E. John ston for several yenrs, personally, and hold him In the hlghost regard. Rov Johnston has been successful In all his meetings held In many states In the middle and Northwest." Music will be furnished by a grand chorus choir under the direction of a special musician. Everyone is given a cordial welcome to these Bervlces. The meetings will commence on Jnn uary 1 and continue until February 1. Perry Carter Cartoonist Here. Perry Carter, cartoonist, accompan led by his wife, Mrs. Carter, an a& compllshed soprano soloist, enter tained the apreclative audience that assembled In the City Hall on Thurs. day night. This was th last of the series of entertainments given by the Lyceum Course, and was one of the best entertainments given here. Stores Close on Monday. The merchants of this city did a rushing business during the week pre vious to Christmas. There was never a better assortment of Christmas goods in Canby than this year, and the people here were not obliged to leave the city to do tnetr innsi mas shopping. During the paBt year there has been added to Canby two department stores, and the other merchants, who have carried noimay goods the years previous, state that their business was 'even better, and these two department stores did a tremendous business. Christmas trees were held In several of the churches and there were many family reunions to cheer the Christmas tide. On Monday the merchants closed the stores, some part of the day, while others closed nil day. This gave to the tired empleyes a chance to rest from the holiday rush and well did they earn their vacation. Most of the merchants presented their employes with gifts. Canby Market Report. The following quotations are given by Gordon Bros. Co. Eggs 45c a dozen. Butter 6570c roll. Poultry Hens, MVic; springs, 14c; old roosters, 12c; ducks, 18c; geese, 12V&C-; turkeys, 20c; young roosters, 12V..C. Mohair, 30c. Wool, per pound, 17c. Veal CO to 100 lbs., 12c; 100 to 130 lbs., 11c; 130 to 165 lbs., S&WiC- Pork Blockers, 11c; 1C0 to 225 lbs., 10c; 225 to 350 lbs., 8'4c. Lard, 17c. Hides Green, Co; salted, 7c. Cabbage, per 100 lbs., II; potatoes, per 100 lbs., $1.25. Oafs, per ton, $27.50. V,veat, per bushel, $1. 0- hay, $13.50; clover hay, $U; timothy, $1G. . Honey, per lb, 15c. Bacon, per lb., 22c; ham, per lb., 20c. Chlttlm bark, 4e per lb. Beans Small white, 6c per lb; large white. 6c per lb. Golden Loaf flour $1.35; Supreme spe cial hard wheat, $1.25; bluestem flour, $1.351.C5. Beets, per sack, $1.35. Sweet potatoes, 5c lb. Onions, per cwt., $1.00. TWILIGHT. Christmas Kvo was appronrlatoly observed In the hall with an excellent program and a flue tree. All were generously remembered by Old Sunlit. Mr. nnd Mrs, Harvey wero guests Christmas day of the former's sinter, Mrs, Smith, of Mullno. Mrs. Harvey will remain for a week's visit, A. W. Dodd, Mr. nnd Mrs. Curtis Itodd, Alfred Dodd nnd Miss McDon ald spent Christmas day with rela tives In Canby, Mr. and Mrs. Fred J. Melndl aud sons, of Portland, urn spending the week with Mrs, Melndl's parents, Mr. and Mrs. uinelle. I). U Boylnn and family were din ner guests on Christmas of Mr. and Mrs. Henderson, of Klyvlllo. Mr. mid Mrs. McCotd entertained a few young people at a 6 o'clock din ner Sunday as n farewell for their daughter. Ethel, who lefl Monday for an extended visit with her sister, Mrs. Uall, of San PrunclHco. Mr. nnd Mrs. Black hnve relatives of Portland with them this week, Mr, and Mrs. Geo. Schrolmor spent few days in Canby, guests of tno hitter's brother, Sam Hess. Elmer Yetlo, of New Era, Is doing some carpenter work for Geo. Lnr.cllo. We want to call the attention of the members of Warner Grnngo that next Saturday will be an important day, ns tho election of officers for tho coming year will take place. Bo sure to be on hand. Twilight Ubrary Society Is making plans to hnve a basket social in the near future. It Is with some sorrow we write that Adolph Joehnko has been taken o a hospital In Portland for treat ment and ho Is very low, CHRISTMAS IN THE LOCAL CHUB EFFORTS MADE TO AID THE LIT TLE .FOLKS IN HAVINQ A QOOO TIME. A Dreadful Wound from a knife, gun, tin can, rusty nail fireworks, or of any other nature, de mands prompt treatment with Buck- Ion's Arnica Salve to prevent blood poison or gnngrene. It s the qnlek est, surest healer for all such wounds as also for Burns, Bolls, Sores, Skin Eruptions, Ecxemn, Chapped Hands orns or Piles. 25c at Jones Drug Co, BARLOW. Mrs. Scrogslns, of Portland, who as visiting her sister. Mrs. Andrus, :tst week left on Wednesday for Eu gene to visit during tho holidays. Mr. Parmenter wss visiting In Ore gon Cl'v on Wednesday. Bryan Walker, of Portland, is visit ng with Willard Ingram tins ween Wood In Andrews, . who works in ollwood, was homo for the holidays. Miss Hattie Irwin, who has Iteen In Portland for a couple of weeks, has returned homo. PEOPLE WANT BRIDGE CITIZENS OF BUTTEVILLE AND VICINITY SAY THEY ARE TAXED HEAVILY AND WANT IM-PROVEMENT. Peoplo In tho southern part of Clackamas county nre Interested In tho building of a bridge across tho Willamette River at Uultevlllo, -and are pleased to read anything and everything tending to push along that proposition. Tho following loiter enme to hand Friday and In tho Inter est of greater publicity we gludly glvo it space: . "Yon will kindly allow us a fow more moments of your tlmo In the consideration of a bridge across tno Wlllnmette Rlvor at Buttovllle, which as we Informed you before is midway between Snlora and Oregon City, a distance of over fifty miles and no brldce. We. the farmers along the river, feel that we are deserving of this bridge; we hnve been paying tax es and receiving no roturns for our money thes0 many yenrs, as we tiro at the most remote end of the threo counties and we are sorry to say have been neglected; but if we can only have the bridge It will bo the greatest Improvement for us who live nnd farm along this river as It is so Inconven ient and nt times impossible to cross on the ferries.. We. the farmers, have formed the Trl-County Push Club, and we have a very lurgo membership. Pleaso help us to carry this bridge proposition to a successrui conclusion. WILL E. PURDY, President Trl-County Push Club." At the Congregational church Fr day ovoulng there was a program of music and recitations. A special f tore was "Bird's Christmas Carol, given by Margaret Clark with a tl in matin representation of It In a series of tableaux by the Beta class. Mrs, Eva Vnmry Dye riivo' a tiiUt on the Christmas customs In the Hlwnllan Islands, from which country she has Just returned, that proved both Inter" esting nnd Instructive. Gifts for tit IHMir wore brought In by the school nnd tho Brotherhood. Tho event proved a very pleasant occasion fin the little folks. Tho cantata "How We Waited for Santa Clans" wus creditably given Friday night by tho Parkpbtco Sunday school In the assembly room of the I'arkplnce high school Imlldlng The auditorium wns filled to Its enpnclty and credit is due those taking par and those who had charge of tho af fair. The room was artistically and appropriately decorated with ever greens nnd Christmas bells. The Sisters of tho St. Agnes Baby Home gave the youngsters of that In stitution a treat Sunday afternoon A program was arranged by the sis ters In charge, and one of the fea tures of tho afternoon wns a Christ mas tree, and the children were pre sented with little gifts. An expectant throng visited tho Baptist c-horrh Sunday morning and veiling to listen to the specially pre pared program, consisting largely of appropriate music. The Christmas exercises proper of the Baptist Sun day school was given Monday even ing, at which time the little folks wore remembered and all given an oppor tunity to make glad tho hearts of worthy poor hy gifts brought at thai time or sent in in tho afternoon and distributed at the evening gat her Ing. The Presbyterian school gnre a very entertaining aud Instructive pro gram Sunday evening, consisting of song and recitation, with special Christinas exorcises lutersixirsed. There wns a largo attendance nnd much enthusiasm. Tho Methodist people are preparing to especially mnko Interesting the New Yeur's occasion, next Sunday Services of sHclul Interest wero held last Sunday, however, nt which time tho pastor, Rev. Zimmerman, gave carefully prepared addresses on time ly topic, and the choir nnd friends gave a number or mustrni selections of more than usual Interest to the largo Htidleiico present. Members of Cataract Uulgo, Knights of Pythias, and of tho Pyth ian Sisters and their families enjoyed a Christmas celebration Monday night In Woodmen of the World hall. Tho big tno made a bravo appearance and there wns nn entertainment and bnmjUKt, followed by dancing. The af fair was pleasing and was well attended. Christmas exorcises were enjoyed Monday night at the First Baptist church with a progrnmmo of songs, recitations nnd a drama In throe parts, illustrating the extremes of wealth and poverty. Tho Inst scene wns one of Thanksgiving, tenchlug that Christ mas Is for giving, ns well ns receiving. Stockings were hung up about tho church and $18.23 wss placed In them. Other gifts wore received and distributed nmung the poor peoplo of Oregon City. Refreshments wore served aud a social tlmo ended tho program me. Thero wus a largo crowd present, Christmas at Christian Chiirch. The Christmas exercises hold nt tho Christian church on Friday night wero largely attended. Santa Clsus was present and distributed gifts from n beautifully decorated tree. The fol lowing excellent programme wus given; Organ Voluntary. "Song of Joy," choir; "In tho Molds With Their Flocks, choir; Scrlpturo Reading nnd Prayer; "No Room In the Inn," choir; recitation, "Welcome," Arthur Dlckmnn; recitation, Lolota Hornlg; song, "Merry Xmas to All, class of girls; recitation, Llttlo Lloyd Kendall; ecltatlon, "The Llttlo Boy Santa For got," Ella Earls; recitation, "Utile Jlmmlo," Ava Wlglo; song, "Christ inas Is a Happy Day," girls class; Children Ory FOR FLETCHER'S CASTOR1 A OFFICER FOR HILL SECTION. Brownell Thinks Recent .History Con firms His Recommendations. The Incidents of the past few days, embracing tho blowing of the safe in tne store of L. Adams and the as sault on Mrs. Nelson by nn Austrlun, gives emphasis to the claim of Mayor elect Brownell that nn officer Is need ed on tho hill. The robbery of I Adams' safe occurred in the early morning, after the officers had gone to the hill section of the city. The assault on Mrs, Nelson was made on the hill and away from the heats of the downtown police and wlthdut the hearing of the police in case of tho usual outcry of a person In distress. When Mayor Brownell s attention was called to the matter he said It was easy to see that his Judgment In the matter was confirmed by the occurrences In question. Taxpayers in general are expressing themselves as of opinion that the city has grown to dimensions that warrants the ad ditional expense. recital Ion, Uila (Inston; recital ion, "Making Christmas Presents," Dur um Haines: solo, Mr. Avon Jesse; fei'llmlon, Francis lilllard; exurulsn, "Tho Heart of t'hilstmiiHlldo," six boys; song, "Jesus and Hhnll It ICvur Be," choir; leellutlon, "Knnln's Holm deer Sli'lgh." Florence Knitter; ruclln. Ion, "The Way to Be Happy," Karl Mack; recitation, "Do You KnowT" Bessie Alford: song, "The Baby Christ," Little Ilia Hutchlusoii; recita tion, "If I Were Hiinla Clans," Maud llealty; recitation, "Two Little Stock ings," Kiiiiiiii Colby; duct, "The Hong at ChrlstmiiNtldn," Daphne IIIshoII and Maud Beatty; reading, "The Christ tuns Home Coining," Mrs. DourIiis: pantomliie, Twenty-third Psalm, sev en girls; song, "Angel Chorus," choir; iiisirimiiion or presents mid treat: benediction, Hutiday School superlli. teliitoiil, Clermont School Enjoys Christmas. Clermont school, two miles east on tho Molnlln pike, closed for the Christ" mas holidays with a musical and lit" entry entertainment, Friday night. Tho program was mostly by tho IHUn folks, but tno dialogue, "The Hlileklo Family." wns hy adults, with Mrs. Sutherland playing tho part of Mrs. Snlckle. There was a large crowd iw attendance, There wore present fur all tho llttlo folks by tho teacher. Miss Gene Maxwell, Family Reunion Christmas Day. Mr. and Mrs. floorgo A, lllckle, of Mount Pleasant, bud a fumlly reunion on Christ mas Day, when their child- en and grandchildren were present o Join the festivities. The holiday decorations were especially attract ive. The three daughters of Mr. and Mrs. lllckle, with their husbands and children, mndo up the following party: Mr, and Mrs, A. u luster and son Merle, Mr. aud Mrs. Fred Humbert, and Mr. aud Mrs T. W. Ross and daughter Marclu Helon. Revival Mtttlngs at Gladstone. Evangelist Gregg, assisted by Messrs. Wright and Melton, of Port land, began a series of meetings a! tho Christian church of Gladstone Monday flight. Once or twice a week luiilein slhkes will be used II Illus trate lectures nnd moving pictures will bo shown. The pastor, Uov, A. II. Mulkey, slates tho medium prom ise to bo helpful lit many ways. DRINKING FOUNTAIN. Dedicated to Publlo Use, With It Six "Oeytsr" Cups. A hnmlsomo new drinking fountain ns been erected and dedicated to thii use of the public nt tho filler plant of tho Oregon City water works. The iiiutnlu stands In a hollow square near tho main building at the filter hint, nnd Just off Mnln street but nndy to pedestrians who are at hirst. At the top of a handsome shaft Is an electric tight globe, which will shine forth In nil Us glory on dsrk nights to guide weary, thirsty and fool-soro pedestrians to a source from which jno'a thirst may be quenched. Ar- vlug at the fountain one will find our "geyser" drinking cups spouting rth cool streams of "Adam's Alo," here one may drink to his ssllsfac-' Ion without danger of contninlnntlnu from tho lips of unclean meu. It Is very pretty fountain and wo hope may prove as broad In Its utility as Is handsomn In Itiv workmanship. 8uti Southern Pacific The suit of Dick Meyer agnlnst tho Southern Pacific Co. for $10.no0 dam ages has been transferred from tho Ircult Court of Clackamas county to the Culled States Court at Portland. Meyer claims to hnve been perma nently Injured by being run down hy rnllroad velocipede on tho main track of the Southern Pacific In the north end of Oregon City. What a Great Man Said to the Great American People, Pnrislan Sago Is a discovery mf a celebrated scientist, who spent tho est yenrs of his II fo perfecting this great hair tonic. In giving his recipe to tho Amer ican peoplo ho said: "Pnrislan Sago Is ho most delightful hair dressing In ho world. It cures dandruff by kill ing the germs t hut Infest tho roots (if tho hair: It stops fulling hair; It gives Igor and strength to the hair roots. luntley Bros. Co. sells Pnrislan Sago 50 cents a largo tvittle and guaran tees It to do all that la claimed for It, your money Is refunded. It stops falling hair, dandruff and Itching scnlp In two weeks, Dements Best FLOUR $1.55 PER SACK AT ALL GROCERS. D. C. LATOUtlETTIC President. F. X MEYER, Cashier THE FIRST NATIONAL BANK of OREGON CITY , OREGON I CAPITAL, $50,000,00. Transact a 6nrai Banking Business. Open from 9 A. M. to 3 P. M WANT LAND BACK. Allege Failure to Fulfill Contract in Several particulars. August and Roglna Merger have In stituted suit against George B. and Harry W. Preston to recover posses sion of a piece of land In the Philip Foster donation land claim. Two years ago, It Is alleged, the Prestons agreed to purchase the property for $12,812.50, and have defaulted on the Interest on deferred payments, have neglected to pay the taxes and have, failed to comply with any of the pro visions of the agreement originally made. Besides the possession of the property, Mr. and Mrs. Horgei ask for damages in the sum of $500. Their attorneys are Dlmlck & Dimlck. Office Both Pbonei 22 Rosldence Phone Main 2624 Pioneer Transfer Co. Established 1865 Sucessor to C. N. Greenman ' FURNITURE, SAFES AND PIANOS MOVED BY EXPERIENCED HELP. PROMPT AND RELIABLE SERVICE. SAND, GRAVEL AND BRICK Rates Reasonable, Baggage Stored 3 Days Free ot Charge Agency for the celebrated MT. HOOD BEER Careful of Your Property One of the secrets of our success in the Baggage and Transfer Business Safes, Pianos and Furniture Moving Williams Bros. Transfer Co. Phones, Office 1121, Residence 1833 525 Main Street 9 r