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HAVE YOU THOUGHT OF IT?
Thought of the gifts you will be expected to maKe in order to
brighten some one else's Christmas?
Why not Underscore on Your Purchasing List that I have a Very Fine StocK of
Beautiful. Useful oncl Practical Holiday Gifts?
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Leather Goods
I have received a nice assortment
nf Gents' and Ladies' purses, card
cases, music rolls, bill boots, letter
kwlcs, leather covered ink stands,
Ladies' hand-bags very practical
aud useful. Elegant shapes iu
new leathers.
RINGS
Rings are still the favorite gifts,
and they are prettier this year than
ever. I have a brand new stock
iu great variety rings for brides,
wives, lovers, friends, everybody.
Dou.t fail to see the new designs,
From $1 up
Watches
Corup'cte line of Howard, Hamil
ton, WaUh.uu, Klgin and South
Rend, an! in fact, all the high
grade watches at prices that are
right, and will stand comparison.
Howard Watches
Notice copy of Lieut. Peary's
tnes.sagc the last thtug before sail
ing for the North Pole:
"l. Mow aril Wnlih Co., DoMoni
Gr t llurr your new I'.'-we xtra thin
watchrsto roe, Sytlney. Capo Breton,
Nov Scotia, by Monday. Shalt u
litem in addition the three lt-i
carried laM voyage.""
I can sell you one of these 'best
of all' watches for less money
than a tike grade of auv other
nuke. Let me show you.
rA3 Buy Diamonds
First there is the solid pleasure
of possession. Second There is
theadvautage of having something
handy incase cash is ueeded very
quickly. Third There's the sol
id satisfaction of having all the a
bovc advantages, and .still having
A lO per cent, investment.
Diamonds have increased iu value
to per cent a year for to years, and
will continue to advance iu value.
Diamond Rings from $5 up
A complete line of Clocks, solid
aud silver plated ware, tine carving
sets, fountain pens, silver novelties,
Jewelry, Etc.
EXPERT
WATCH MAKER
LAUREL M. HOYT
GRADUATE
OPTICIAN
Siiter! at the Toct-offic at HUUborO
Oregon, as Becond-cia. mail matter.
HK.NHY G. Gl'ILD. Kdltor.
County Official Paper
Subx'riptioa: $1.50 per Annum.
Ucaet) Krery Thursday
-BY-
Gl lll) A McKINNKT
Mr-t J. T. Gibeon and Mr. and
Mrs. Dan Storey, ot PonUu.i.
e ein the city Sunday, guet'. of
Mr. and Mrs. Ril-y Cave. j
Vm, BeooD, a former IliP.ab.tro!
bueinwa man, now of Portland,!
wa in the city Tuesday. " j
Two caM of scarlet fever in the '
family of Wm Harmon. at Schnl!-, ;
hav bri report! to Health Of-j
fir Wood. ;
Earl Hou, of Forert Groves'
former Hilleboro boy, fell aid
Mverely aprained an ank! one
night this week, while ekatirg. '
Um-y Kditfrr, of Bethany, was
in town yeitlerday, and called on
the Argus.
Theo. Pointer, a wrll known rea
Med of Sylvan, was in l!illb?ro
yptterdy.
Frank Thompkica, of above
Gler.co. wa in town yesterday.
The three atuallpox patient in
the family of W. N. Merritt, at
Mihjer, have fully recovered, and
Dr. W. I) Wood, Health Oflicer,
his riined the quarantine.
15 ro, to the wife of Spencer M
Range and Heater Department
We have added to our large furniture stock a line
of medium priced Ranges and Heaters. Wc have
been fortunate in procuring the agency of the fa
mous Real Lstdte Range, aud Improved Cascade,
and others, which pivrs us a large rauge for selco
tion hoth for price and quality. The real Estate:
"REAL ESTATE"
Kmlie; are ui.u!c cf WNi!le
Hnlisliril strcl, !tst oliMit: .l.!r.
itfonr fclieet, making sum ,th
round corners.
Kirt'lua is of jroprr hj. giv
ing ampie ht-nt mnirr vmv1, ,.ti
the top anl gnat i-cinvu:y 1:1
the MM' of far I. The jif.ift- nir
Vditi!atel am! so t-U""1' td it
they cannot be readily buujul
out.
Insulation wlun-vtr tx -.l
to wear ami ovi rlu-.it, cv in .11 '
aii'l aslfCstoH lining, a '.otic or
together air an il
Back Flue it of cast jron. i-f;Vr.
tually preventing " ruxlii.x out.
from the dampness ol chiiimcy.
M p.i t Iiuliralur in tne oven
!.. r hiIi tr!l the nact ilrgrre
of lic it in the nvrn. By lis ti
more uniform reu 1 in linking
Hie olilait eil.
Ovrli Imlliini it in.nlc of Kiixe
ii( n ,i-ij.'il) e 'it plate. The
suit s rnvl lop of the vrn ate of
Oyrns in a!! n'tr a-t k iiicliea
i'.r-y aiil 13 inche hij(!i.
Oven ilonr fprillir i of one
im h Mat t atul t.p iii(. protected
fiom the litat.anil will maintain
its trillion.
Nickel work i rich. The
sinootli limshtil casting lend
themselves particu'ariy well to
nil kel tini,h. and we lake great
rare to give the beat po&siMe
woik.
Our Elite Range, 18-inch Oven at $28.50
Is a strong favorite for the price. Besides a general line of sizes in Ranges wc carry
Cast Cook Stoves, Perfection Oil Stoves, and fiasoline Stoves. Pipes, Klbows, etc.
OUR WOOD HEATERS
We are now showing some extra good values in
The Lenox
cast and sheet steel lined heaters
Reasonably priced. Our "Lenox" embodies the
best features in a medium priced cast-lined heater.
The body of Lenox Heater is made of heavy pol
ished steel, heavy cast top and bottom, cast lining,
large eud feed door, and beautiful nickel trimmings.
We show three sizes:
0. IS, $11.00
NO. 20, SI3i00
NO. 24, $15.00
Our high quality low priced line is equal to the
best sheet steel-lined heaters on the market. The
cheapest in price has a heavy steel lining.cast top,
pipe on low draft, nickel foot rails, etc. Prices are:
$375 4.75 $5 50 $6-25 $6.50 Y7.50
We carry Stove pipe, Klbows, Stove Boards, etc.,
at the usual popular prices.
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!2Ie.Al!ic!'3ryoui Range or Heater ask us about our Installment Plan.
It is an easy way to buy.
Our Special Offer
We will give you Free for a short time either a 31 Piece Dinner set, or a Rayo I amp with each Range
PtRrECTION
OIL HEATERS
RAYO
OIL LAMP
Brown, Hilib ro, Or., lW i:t,
1W8. ou.
Born, to Mr. n.l Mm. I,. H.
Hkmmooa. -f tint uf IlillalKirn, Or ,
Dec 12, 1W, a (Uugbi-r.
Boro, to Mr. ami Mm. A T.
Str.Uon, of Cornliu, Of.,
1(5. ItHVS, a daughter.
Nut SuniUy rooming, at th.
ChrUtito church, PaMor IUrr il
deliver in addiea on: ' Wht
Walter Johnion ki,Ul Vr.lu'
All men are invite.!. In the eve
ning an adJrena lo the Junior.
Toil will he a greal nervicn, th
eiogin will b led by a grand
coorua of forty children, iilua
tratetl eonga.
STR00K
Plush
ROBES!
Best made and a
Fine Line
Fine X-mas Gifts
WHIPS WHIPS
Iwenty Per tent,
off tiexl 60 Days
Carlile.
PIONEER HARNESS SHOP
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KEINDEEK LODGE NOKTll POLE, DEC. p,.
Dear Kriondo: I know you nro nil look
ItiR Tor Xmna proaottto, find tho problem t:)
what shall 1 Ret? Pll plve you ;i
pointer. Try Batrd'a. I waa thoro i:it
year and I dlaoovorod tho faot that ho
kuepa oooothlng for every one, and thuy
are the aort of gifts that please tho re
cipients. Rolow are a few of tho many
flirts found In hlo Store.
Yours For n Merry Xmas,
SANTA CLAUS.
Some Things Thut Mother
Would Wunt
Folt Slippors
Knit and Silk Scarfs
Fancy Neckwear
Dainty Handkerchiofs
Cloves and Umbrellas
Shirt Waists Furs
Sweaters
Whnt the Children Uht
Sum ThinR, Tlftl Would
Intcrr ( utlitrr
Swcllest Ties in Town
Sweater Coats
Nobby Mu tilers
All Kinds of Korch'fs
Folt and Kid Slippy
Silk Suspenders
Durable Fancy Cashmere Sox
Caps and Toqttos for the eh Is
TT. . ral
ttii c ai -runty rur auppors
Holly Stationery Boys' Ties & Cans Ulrls' Ribbons ami Combs
Sweaters lfnnHi-rv1u.f..
Indrprndrnt Phone 045. Our MOTTO f ,. '
btTWEKN THE DRUG STORKS
Home of QD Q WhenouraA
Now is the time
to visit
CALIFORNIA
When utiimrr lias pamul
in thfae nortlii-rn alalra,
thcuniaonlymilil under
the brigU liliie hkics i f
.VMthern California. ThU
i one uf nature's happy
proviaiont etrrnal atim
mer for thoae whoLannot
emlnre a more aevere cli
uiate. Calilirrnia tin been rallcil
the "Mecca of the winter
lonrUt." It. hotels anil
topp Of places are an
varieil as thoae ol all well
regulated dtiea. Viaitoia
can always find suitable
accomodations, con(en
lal companions, and var
ied, pleating recreations.
Southern Pacific Co
Will 1 fela'l to supply tntue
very attractive literature, ilt.
a ri,)lnj in detail the many de
lights of winter in California.
Very low round trip eacnmlon
ticket are on tale to California.
The rate from Ifillaboro to
Los Angeles and return is
$56.30
Limit 6 months, allowing stop
overs in either direction. Simi
lar excursion rates are iu effect
to all California point.
For full Information, slenplnir car red-
urvHuons aim iWKetM, call on,
tnleKraph or write
P. C. VICKCRS, Agent, lillLSBUKO
WM. McMUURAV, (Jua. I'ahh. aut.
Portland, (rKon
More to do your Christmas Buying
We are offering greater bargains
than ever before, with a much
LARGER STOCK TO SELECT FROM
Glassware, China
ware, vases, water
sets, Ladies' and
Gents' toilet sets;
Games, Tree Dec
orations, Horns,
Drums, mechani
cal toys, rocking
horses, Ladies'
Work Boxes.
Dolls, Doll Carts,
doll buggies,boats,
Irish mails, Cy
clone wagons.ii
press wagons, au
tomobiles, overl'd
wagons, coasters,
sleds, 0 V P brand
of Silverware, fine
Carving Sets.
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DUwerr,hilef,he Selection is Still Lor.
Se.?.? ne-1" o om-talf of your money,
3ee our 5c a"d lOc counters for barg'ain
Every Article Marked in Plain Figures.
Nelson Hardware Company
The Store Ti-it
vrwa 1 ou money.