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PABST MILWAUKEE BEER
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1130 Pacific Avenue
TACOMA - WASH.
ST. CHARLES HOTEL
TOHN GlBUN.Pop.
FIrit-CUw Accommodations and Prompt err
tee. Large Bum pie Qooms (or
Commercial Travelers.
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Altany, -Oregon. ; t
flw Unrivaled Piano of tho World
KRANICH & BACH
Estatlshod 1864.
Walt Oar Warorponta and Bo Convlood. Many Other Stand
, ard and Rollahlo Makes of
PIANOS nnd ORGANS
Wo Sohfon Eesy Terms. No largo First Fmyntont Remmlrod.
Send Your Old Piano to Bo Repair od by Reliable Workmen.
Satisfaction Guaranteed.
C. A. WHALE
Music House.
M. O. MATTHIEU, Mnmr. 311 E. Alder and 116 Uri'on Ave.
' Salem CtJro, 142 St ite S(.
Any 81 .Any Quantity Ajr Hlyla
MACKINTOSHES, RUBBER AND OIL CLOTHING
llubber Bnata anit. Shoes, Betting, Packing and 'Has.
1 Largest and Most Complete Assortment of all Kinds of Robber Good.
OOODYEAR RUBBER COMPANY
M, B. PKA8K, President. ,T. U. BIIKFAKD, JR., Treasurer J. A. BHKl'AKD, Secretary
. 78-75 FIRST STREET, PORTLAND, OREGON.
RUSSELL COMPANY
BOII.DKRB OP
Emmlnoe, Bailors, Sow Mills, Threshers
REV. ERVINO SWAN.
An Earnest and Convincing Prtschtr of
- the Gospel.
Wo tukc pleasure in presenting the
cttt nnd sketch of ltov. Erving Swnti,
the populnf padtor of the First A. 51.
E. Zlon church of this city. Ho was
horn in Clyde, N. Y., October JO,
1872. Like ninny others' horn in ob
scurity, he has, by honesty, diligence
nnd studious habits, lifted liinisen to
n position of respectability nnd' great
usefulness among his fellow men.
Ills tnsto for hooks developed enrly,
nnd he was permitted to enter the
public schools of Horseheads, Brees
port nnd Elmiru, New York, and with
it fair knowledge of books, ho Btarfed.
out to make a living for himself, go
ing to ltoltdon, Pa., found work on
the farm of Mr. James Gibbons nnd
nt night was taught in his books by
Mrs. Gibbons, and so on he has come
until today we sec in him something
great for his future.
It was while he wns still n youth
that it pleased God to reveal himself
to him. He sought and found Balvrt
tion in the Crucified Itcdecmcr, wns
saved by the working of the mighty
power, nnd experienced the joy that
comes from believing. Soon after his
conversion, ho felt that necessity wns
laid upon him to preach tho gospel, to
lift up .Testis by his voice as well ns in
his exemplary life, nnd so for better
preparation ho bought tho required
book nnd begun studying for the min
istry, entering upon tho holy calling
CITY NEWS
C. A. Ultter. Society Kdttor.
Wo shall know, no favorites, nnd
"brill bo nbsolhtoly Impartial. To In
sure publication, nil local nows tmist
reach us not later tlmu Thursday morn
ing of each weok.
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If yom S0UmplaU buying machinery, write ni for catalogue and price.
RUSSELL & CO.
A. B. AVER1TA. Manager. PORTLAND. OREGON.
E. C. ATKINS at COMPANY
.PORTLAND, OREOOM,
Manufacturers of
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perfection
pacific star
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CROSS CUT SAWS
33 $ Branch, No, SO First St.
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LA GRANDE NATIONAL BANK
...LA GRANDE, OREOOM...
Cmpltml mmt Surplus - - $72,000
THE METROPOLITAN BANK
CAPITAL - - $50,000.
rmemeH blosk, tasoma, wash.
riUMP V. CAERAR, President; TRUMAN W. KNOB, Vice-President; 0. B. BKLVIO,
Cashier: JACOB K. VANUERBILT, Assistant Cashier.
.... OCMBtAL BABKIBB IM ALL ITS BRAMCHES ....
Interest allowed on deposits in Baring Department. Clrruliir Letters ol Credit Issned on
Hong Hon. China and Yokohoma. Jana: also Drafts and Bills of Exchange Issued on
China and Japan and the principal cities of Europe. Porelgn moneys exchanged.
Wm Hmvm Splml FmmHHImm twHmntHlnw Bmld Burnt mud .
THEH. C. ALBEE COMPANY
;;;z DEALERS IN....
Second Hmnd Machinery
MSB East Water Stmmot.
PONTIANO, OREGON.
COLUNS-PRESTON-WILSON CO
SUGCKSSOK TO PATRICK. KARTICK CO.
MANUFACTURERS AND IMPORTERS OF
Harness, Saddles, Saddlery Goods
THE LARGEST ASSORTMENT OF FINE AND MEDIUM GRADES
OF LIGHT HARNESS ON THE COAST.
91-93 FRONT STREET, BETWEEN STARL AND OAK.
PORTLAND, OREGON
Oregon Phone
Maln7...
as an exhortcr, nnd in 1801 ns n local
preacher in tho conferences of tho
Htato of Kansas, Oklahoma nnd Indian
territory nnd other states of tho mid
dle west, preaching tho gospel, organ
izing and building churches. He wns
ordained n deacon in 180(1 nnd came
to tho coast in March 181)7 and work
ed in tho churches of Southern Cali
fornia with good success, meeting tho
conference in Los Angeles, California,
in September, 18118, and was sQitt to
the Fresno and Hnnford church.
Finding tho Frenso work somewhat in
debt and only 14 members, ho tct to
work under God and rained tho mem
bership to ill) nnd 'paid every dollar
that was against the church. At
Hauford, he found no members nt all,
hut ho succeeded in raising a small
membership, redeeming the chinch,
paying the debt nnd leaving some
money in tho treasury. He raised
during his 18 months as pastor in the
Fresno nnd Hauford churchc, with
only 510 members, over $500 anil $18
general fund.
During his pastorate at Fresno he
was appointed by tho Dr. J. C. Col
bert conference president of tho Varick
Christian Endeavor society andorgan
ized societies in Fresno, Hnnford and
Itedding. The conference that met in
Portland, in 11)00, aptxmitcd this
young man to tho pastoral uhargo of
the First A. 51. E. Zion church of
Portland. On his arrival ho found
only eight members and a large float
ing debt and a mortgage of $1200.
I)y a united efTort on tho part of tho
pastor, memlerH and friends ho raised
during hto first eight months $524.85
nnd greatly increased tho member
ship. Ho met the conference at Itedding,
Cal., November 7, liMM), nnd was se
lected front among tho older preachers
to preach tho annual sermon. At
this conference ho passed rigid exam
ination iK'fore Revs. T. Drown 8. T.
I)., Geo E. Jackson A. 51, I). I), nnd
51. W. iJyinan 1). I)., and was recom
mended for tho elders order. He was
ordained nn cider by Dishop G. W.
Clinton A. 51. D. I)., nnd reappointed
to the church of Portland, in which
placo lie has proved to Iks the man
sent of God. Ho received 11 trans
fer from tho California and Oregon
conference to tile Philadelphia and
Baltimore conference for which ho
leaves about the 10 of May, and if
lie continues tho earnest and convinc
ing man that ho is in work of the
ministry, wo bo scak for him a
bright future.
5Irs. Lincoln of Seattle is stopping
nt 5Irs. 5Icredith's, at 84 North Sixth
street.
On tho 20th inst. Judge Gcorgo
granted a divorce lo T. F. Smith
from his wife.
5Irs. Jennio Pointer, nee Jenkins,
of San Francisco, is visiting at her
fathers, 5Ir. Philip Jenkins, 445
Johnson street.
, The new establishment of 5tcssr8.
Jloore & Fttllilovo at No. 252 Wash
ington street, speaks volumes for tho
enterprise of these young men. They
nrc a credit to our raco.
The sewing circle at tho Bethel A.
51. E. church is well attended each
Frldny evening and tho members
combine pleasure with business nt
tho meetings. All are invited.
A delightful surpriso party wns ten
dered Master Frank Mitchell in honor
of his birthday last Saturday after
noon nt the residence of-Mrs. Peter
Lee. An enjoyable time was had.,
The Golden Link society of tho Mt.
Olivet Baptist church gavo a very
enjoyable social on last Tuesday even
ing. An interesting programme was
presented and n neat sum realized.
On Thursday, tho 18th, tho Paul
Lawrence Dunbar Literary Society
held their bcnti-annunl election of
olllcers. After tho business wns com
pleted n very pleasant social hour
was passed,
Those on the sick list this week tiro:
Mrs. F. I). Thomas and son, Mrs.
B. It. Carlo, 5Irs. 51. Day, 51 rs.
Lizzie Watcrford, 5Ir. It. Crawford,
5Ir. J. C. Logan's wife and children
and Master Willie Easton,
A number of young men engaged nt
tho Hotel Portland gave n party to a
nttmlsjr of their young lady friends
at tho residence of 51 rs. Boss. The
young men spared no pains to mnko
tho occasion 0110 to bo long remem
bered. This is the time of tho year when
n few line days nre apt to throw us off
our guard and lead us to expose our
selves recklessly to the elements and
then nature reminds is in peremptory
manner that summer has not yet ar
rived. Tho Afro-American league at its
regular meeting Monday appointed
McHsrs. C. A. Hitter, ltov. Collins,
Wnr. Bolds, W. L. B. Plttmmcrnrid
F. Bprnull ns n committee to confer
with the general reception committee
regarding the colored citizens turning
nut in a body to nssist in welcoming
tho president on his visit hero next
month.
A.5Iasonic lodge under tho juris
diction of tho state of Kansas has
been organized in this city. It is
known as Prince Hall, U. D. A. F.
it A. 51. Meetings tiro held each
Monday evening at tho Caledonian
hall, Second and Salmon streets.
Tho olllcers aro: W. M J. N. Fulli
love; S. W., B. B. Perry; J. W., 0.
O. Coffey; tyler, W. II. Bolds; 1).
G. 51., T. Bolden.
DRUNK THE FAMOUS
For Sale at All the Principal Saloons
Brmwmry mmtl OlWmm
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ALLEN & LEWIS
Shipping Sb Commission Merchants
...WHOLESALE GROCERS...
TO SAVE TIME ADDRESS ALL COMMUNICATIONS TO THE COMPANY,
4Sft4rrCtrt,Mth. fSHTLAMO, OR0H.
NEW TAILORING HOUSE.
A. J. Armstrong, for many years
head cutter for Nlcoll, has opened a,
tailoring establishment at 313 Wash
ington street This house Is stocked
with a complete stock of up-to-dnto
Roods. The cutting is Cono by Mr. A.
J. Armstrong, well knoWn as n first
class cutter. Stylo nnd fit guaranteed.
Prices moderate Good work nnd
honest dealings.
ARMSTRONG, THE TAILOR.
313 Washington St.
Do you liko clean cooking? , Do
you liko homo cooking? If so, take a
meal nt Freeman's Restaurant, hot
lunch 11 :30 to 2 P. 5I 15 cents.
Homo cooked dinner 4 to 8 P. 51., 25
conts. Open day und night. Service
first class,
Lnbbc it Bcle, wholesaloand retail
manufacturers of ice cream and can
dies. 310 Washington tjtrcet, between
Fifth and Sixth. Freo delivery.
Oregon phone, North 11; Columbia
phone, 134; factory, 82,
Tho picturosquc lino and tho royal
ono back to tho home of your child
hood ia via tho Northorn Pacific.
You will rldo over tho Rockies,
along Clark's fork of the Columbia
and tho beautiful Yellowstone; skirt
ing the shores of Lako Pend d'Orolllo,
through tho famous Bad Lands of Pyr
amid Park and across tho wheat fields
of tho Rod rlvor valley you go at
fifty miles an hour, and sloop and cat
In perfect comfort as tho solid vestl
buled train rushes along.
For detailed Information, tickets,
sleeping car reservations, maps of
routes, etc., call on or write
A. I). CHARLTON,
Assistant General Passongor Agent,
255 Morrison street, corner Third,
Portland, Or.
Cold or hungry, call on us and we
will try and attend to your wants.
All kinds of coal, wood and feed.
Western Feed & Fuel Co., 154 North
C!h Dtinnna. frnnin Ifatn 1A1C. t
Columbia, 203.' '
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NEW NORTH-
west lode, No.
2554. G. U. O. of
O. F.. meets at
2rt5J Record street, rorner of Salmon,
first and third Tuesday of each month.
All Odd Fellows ia pood aiandlng are
cordially Invited. F D. THOMAS,
E. WATSON, P. 8, N. G.
SHORT ESSAY OIN FITS.
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There are different kinds of flu. Tlwrn re imm! fltund l.ail fli.'
pitepiic ami wipcrieci spectacle nis.
VE KEEP NONE HUT OOOD BPKCTACLK AND KVEOLABB PITS.
Dr. J. H. Phillips, Optician,
Wlth-A. N. Wright, the Iowa Jeweler, 2M Morrison Street, near Klftti, I'ortland, Otegon.
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KIMBALL, chicao
PIANOS
KIMBALL, CROWN AND.
BURDETTE ORQANS
WHOLESALE AND RETAIL
In New Music Block
Entrance
351 WASHINOTON Street
rOIlTL-AND, OR.
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THE DRESS AND CHARM OF GENTILITY
Belongs without question to those
whose clothing, by its Style, Cut
and Fit, bears the stamp of genu
ine refinement. We give an air
of distinction to those whom we
fit with a suit of clothing, and
by our artistic method supply any
physical defect that detracts from,
the form. Our materials are re
cherche and elegant. .....
SALEM WOOLEN MILLS.
C. T. ROUURTS, Manager.
85 Third Street.
EXTRAORDINARY OFFERING OF LADIES' TRIMMED hXtS
..AT.
$-4.95 -ACIL.
Wo'vo tlono somo remarkable scIIIiik In Hats since our nponlnirnii tho 18th of liut month, as
many I'ortland lmlU well know. Wo'vo hail special uli' of trliiiuioil lints M IJ.O.I, It.Dlnnil
S-Vtf.all ol which wi're remarkable value, but wu don't think wohauovvriiiiHlcil tlio offer
(UK for the iiresunt lellliiK-iiiHiiv of which HivHr to bi worth iloiiblu the price asked.
Ku'ry Ifat wu offer nt I.WI now and never shown laloru-uo two alike.
Sanford & Edwards,
S. W. Cor. Sixth and Washington Sts.
NEW LIFE TO OLD FENCESI
iaV'"i.?J!.W,i Anchor Clamps and Uprights.
Tin Old finci. Tits Attcitoa Fence,
I iyklji-'-i ,Ac A lT''li7ejT m rl 1 - 1 ii. , , 1 lyl mil nsti ImB
Great Combination of Strength and Iieautj'.
'T Tib That Him.'
rip
Sec Our Anchor Clamp
You would be surprised II you knew
Jiowlltlloll would rout ou to fix up
that old fence. Itettcr send for mmu
Anchor ('lamps ami t'prlshts, and n
pair of our iiluchers, ami nmke your o'd
wire fence look like a utvt one,
ANCIIOIt VKUCl'. looks so nice and
Is so ttrmiK Hint farmer sometimes
think that It must be high priced. It
Isn't, though.
Cuxr DcroM Uhno, Cattle, Sheep and Hog Tight, it Nr.TinBi.it-s alter closing-.
FARM, RAILROAD AND LAWN FENCE.
Write for I'rlees and Catalogue.
Agents Wanted In
Kvery Town.
The Portland Anchor Fence Co.
74a Nlcolal St., PORTLAND, Oregon,
Loewenberg & Going Company
MANUFACTURERS OF AND DEALERS IN '
Stove Ranges,
Hollowware
Household...
Specialties...
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S2B to SSS Taylor Street
ISS to 194 Seoond Street
Handled by All First
Class Dealers.,.
Royal Steel Ranges Are
the Best and Cheapest
in the Market
PORTLAND, ORECOH
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