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About The morning Astorian. (Astoria, Or.) 1899-1930 | View Entire Issue (Dec. 25, 1904)
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 23, 1904. THE MORNING ASTORIAN, ASTORIA, OREGON. A Merry Christmas to Al Grocery Store Closed all day Monday Meat Market Open to 9 a. xn. Monday. ROSS, HIGGINS . CO. Good Goods Our Specialty. Local Brevities. A hlpmnt of awet tppU cider Juat In, tta a gallon. Astoria Grocery, Ray Morton la a papa. HI wlf pre sented him with a ami yesterday morning. Bpecisl sale of toilet and manicure sets at Woodilsld's Art Biort on Bond street. Armor's Genuine English plumb pud ding. Ont and two pound Una. Asto rla Grocery. Tomorrow all buslm-s houses nf A torla will be dosed, the dime bring a legal holiday. Thompaon'a glove-flttlng corsets and R. Q. corsets at coat price. Mack and Ofay. Rhanahan's. The football gitme tomorrow will be called promiitly nt 2:20 o'clock, nt th Commercial ground on the hill. For the benefit of pntrona It la an nounced by the Palace Itnrber ahop inaagement that the ahop will be cloaed at noon on Monday. We have received a carload of eaat ern oak. It la of superior, quality and will be sold In lots to suit purchaser, Kinder Bros, Co. The common council will meet In an niljourrifd meeting nest Tuesday night ut whli'h time an ordinance will passed providing for letting the city printing for next year. " All the butcher ahops In Astoria will keep open until 1 o'clock Monday morn lug,' but no orders for delivery will be received. All orders for Monday de livery must be In on Saturday night , No work has been done on the jetty for over sis weeks. The weather has been such that It was Impossible to accomplish anything, not even to re pnlr the riamuae done by recent storms. Work will not be resumed before next spring. The Aug on the court house whs dis played at half-mnst yesterday In honor of I'rofosiior II. H. l.ynmii, lute county school superintendent. The case of Riutkl vs. Wise was In progress yestcrduy, the testimony be lug tiikn before Court Reporter C. H Runyun. The testimony wua complet with the exception of the deposition of Mrs. Marcus Wise, who wos too III to attend. Mrs. C. A. Gqarhart, deputy achoo superintendent, will attend to the du tlis of the nfftYe until Mr. Lyman's sue cessor Is appointed, which will be at (he January term of the county court There are several applicants for the position. The funeral of the late John take was held yesterdiiy afternoon from Tohl's undertaking parlors. The ferment was In rUeenwood. in- The Grotto will supply patrona with delicious Tom and Jerry every day. The superior quality of goods which ha "mad In urotto popular, will "be supplied. There In a large hole In the crosalng of Thirty-sixth and Hunne street that Is dangnrous for travel. Complaint Is made by the residents of that section of the city of Its existence. The Kvenlng Budget Issued a Christ mas edition last evening, replete with an epitome of the year's doing In As toria und MM with good stories Incl dent to th Chrlstmaa festival. Enter price Is always appreciated and this year's edition Is the best ever Issued According to th laws of the stale of Oregon a census of the state Is to be taken nets, year. It will be as com plete as the national census, gecre tary of, Stute Dunbar will appoint enumerators as soon as the Icglsluture convenes and make an appropriation for taking the census. . Musical Instruments, Toilet Sets, Toy Wagons, Dolls. Holiday Goods Fine Line of Books, Albums, Xmas Cards, Calendars. We have what you want for yourself and friends SVENSOIN'S BOOH STORE A COAL HOD that won't spill coal all over at w. C. LAWS a CO. Si753i Bond St. We sell Stoves. also. .'(Christmas- and a Happy New Year CHAS. HEILBORN a SON For Fine Furniture. Captain W. B. Smith of th custom house launch Patrol la confined to his horns with Illness and Captain W. 8 Qordon 1 In temporary command. PERSONAL MENTION. A letter was received by Alsea Fox yesterday from Hon. John Fox, who is In th east on business, stating that h,mai , Porttan(t win not return to Astoria until tne latter part of January. Frank Blalsdell of Olney was In the city yesterday. Howell Lewis of Fern Hill was In the city yesterday. ( Mrs. John Close Is spending Christ Monday being a. legal holiday the postofflcs announces that there will be one delivery by carriers, and that the carriers' window will be open from 12: SO to 1:10, as Is usual on Sundays and holidays. ' Th. Christmas exercises of the Con gregutlonal church will take place next Monday evening In the basement of th church. A literary and musical program has been prepared and pleasant time Is anticipated. L. Lebsk has completed driving spiles for the Callendar Transportation Com pany, ' 400 spiles were driven and the decking put on. The contract haa been awarded for building the warehouse, work to bs commenced the first of January. The Eagles' lodge will hold Its annual Christmas festivities at Astor hall to duy. The Bugles' orchestra will fur nish music. An Interesting program has been prepared Jind refreshments will be served. Every member will re eclve a present Commencing next Wednesday Dr. E. L. House of Portland will give th first lecture of a course to be delivered at the Congregational ' church. The sub' Joct of the first lecture will be "Hen Hur," and will be Illustrated by stere- optlcon views, making It Intensely In teresting. Christmas novelties at Hoefler's have been received. All candy manufac tured at home, 10 cents per pound and up. Decorations for Christmas sur pass anything ever brought to Astoria, Everything In the line of confections and pure candy guaranteed to be first- class. The largeat and most complete line In Astoria can be procured at Hoefler's. The Palace Turkish baths are a source of delight to the patrons who frequent the establishment courteous treatment and your comfort guarded. Lady attendants furnished for lady patrona by appointment These baths are especially recommended by the leading physicians of the city and re spectfully solicit your patronage. Turk ish batha and bed tl.00. Russian bath 10 cents; ' , Copies of (he annual report of Secre tary of Stiile Dunbar for the fiscal year ending on September SO are at hand. The report shows the receipts during the year to have been J5.485.799.12 while the disbursements were 14,817,609.47. The amount of cash In the hands of the treasurer at the end of the year was 1568,189. 5. The Christmas exercises of the Pres- byterlun Sunday school will be given at the church on Monday evening, be ginning at 7:30 o'clock. A delightful Christmas cantata will be rendered by members of the school, attended with the Joyful festivities of ihe yule-tree. cordial Invitation is extended the public to attend these exercises. Arthur C. Callan, who has been with the Fisher Bros.' Company of this city has accepted a position with the Pacific Hardware Company of Seattle and will enter upon the discharge of his duties shortly after New Tear's. Mr. Callan has many fi-tends In Astoria, who will congratulate him on his promotion, and wiHh him success. Mr. Callan has resided In Astoria a number of years and Is a popular young man. Many of the homes of Astoria were beautifully Illuminated last evening 'hrlstmas trees laden with presents social entertainments, , visiting with those who have been absent and re turned to enjoy the fontlvltles made Christmas eve one long to be remem bered. The streets were practically de serted at i o'clock. The charitable citizens did not ' forget the poor and many ' a - well-filled basket will cheer the dreary homes of the unfortunate. '' '().- " 1 ' ' '' Some of the most unique designs in small boxes of cigars, suitable for Chrlstmaa presents and which will be appreciated by lovers of a good smoke, can be found at Madison's cigar store. These, In addition to the finest assort ment of merschaum pipes, and a fine line of smokers' articles, will be of great assistance . to those looking for present that will, be appreciated. There Is certainly no finer assortment Astoria. Tomorrow evening the Keith stock company opens Us week's engagement Fishers' opera house, presenting the great comedy-drama entitled "Slaves of Russia." The' company has been ac corded everywhere they have appeared great praise ,f rom the press and public, and Its engagement should be a rous ing one, as no doubt It will be. Th! performances are continuous, as spe cialty turns are given between acts. Don't full to secure your seats early and avoid the rush at the door. Price? Sergeant Logan was up from Fort Steven yesterday. ;i . Mrs. C. C. Clark of Seaside was In th city yesterday. i if- Hon. C. W. Carnahan of Cullaby Lake was In th city yesterday. James McQowan of Pacific county was In the city yesterday. ' Ounder Gunderson of Portland Is In the city to spend Christmas. W. L. Hasbrouck of Kansas City was a guest at the Occident yesterday. Charles Humphreys returned yes terday from a business trip to Port land. , ... Thad Sweek of the O. R. . C. left for Portland yesterday to spend Christ ma. -. ' , Judge McBrlde left for Deer Island yesterday: morning to spend Christ mas, .. - . . John Davla of the John Day was In the city yesterday, the first time for a year. ' J. E. Logan of Seaside Is in the city and will spend Christmas with relatives.' J. C. Mayo and wife left for Portland last evening to spend Christmas with friends. Will Madison left for Independence last evening to spend Christmas with his parents. E. E. Phillips of Warrenton was in Astoria yesterday purchasing Christ mas supplies. O. B. Prael of Portland arrived In Astoria yesterday to spend Christmas with relutlvoa. Councilman L. O. Relland leaves this morning for Portland to spend Christ mas with relatives. Frank Scott of Seaside was In the city yesterday buying Christmas pres ents for his family. 1L H. Ingalls, a prominent merchant of Warrenton. was) in the city yester day renewing old acquaintances. , Oliver 0 McClure of the Ninety- third, at Fort Stevens, Is returned from visit to relations in Iowa and Illi nois. ; Harry Flavel, who has been In Port land attending school returned yester day to spend Christmas with his par rents. ' ' " Miss Irene Parker arrived from Port land last evening and will participate In the Chrlstmaa exercises at St. Mary's church. ' , DeWltt Clinton and wife came down from Portland yesterday to spend Christmas with his mother, brothers and sister. Captain J. B. Libby, superintendent of the Puget Sound Towboat Company, Is In the city and will spend Christmas with Captain Bailey. Mr. and Mrs. J. J. Jackson of Olym- pla will arrive today to spend the holi days with Mrs. Jackson's brother, J. A. Munro of 826 Grand avenue. F. C. Graham of the Graham Lumber Company returned yesterday rrom Portland and points along the Colum bia river, where he has been purchas ing lumber. i Hon. Judas Bruce Polworth, a promi nent republican politician of Cath lamet, was In the city purchasing Christmas presents for his family, which is numerous. F. N. Smith, the popular salesman of Ellers .piano house of Portland came down yesterday to spend Christ mas with his brother-in-law, Charles E. Taylor of the Astortan. Merry Christmas AND A Year QUI STOKES GO. PERFUMES... For Christmas Presents Miss Gertrude Kearney entertained at the residence of her parents, Mr, and Mrs. P. A. Kearney, on Tuesday even Inc. December 20. . the parents and friends of her pupils with a piano re' cltul. Rewards of merit were given to the public according to merit, as fol lows: Misses Winifred Hardy, Violet Lovell. Fannie Burgluod and Esther Nordstrom. Miss Kearney's pupils presented her with many beautiful gifts which were appreciated. The pu plls were given a vacation until after the holidays. The cigar, contest closed yesterday. Four prizes were offered to the persons securing the i most cigar bands of La Imperial and La Veras. The com mlttee counted the bands yesterday aifternoon and announced the following result: -First prise, ' diamond stud valued at S46, 9561 bands; second prise. )20 gold piece, JessLlndley 9108 bands; third prise, a suit of clothes or over coat, presented by Herman Wise, L Lebak, S048 bands; fourth prise, box of cigars, Gus Frlcke, 2396 bands. A number of other contestants sent In bunds after 1 o'clock and they were not counted. Work of extending the whartlng privileges of the O. It. & N. Co.'s dock is progressing. Mr. Lebak has been driving spiles Inside of the dock, upon which will be erected an addition to the wharf. Work of driving spiles from the northern line of of the dock td the whart line, as established by the gov ernment, will be commenced Imme diately after the holidays on extending Chaise Perfumery forms an Ideal Gift for Young or Old, Boys, Girls, Young Men, Young Women, those in middle life or in lifes decline. There is a pleasing bit of sentiment about per fumes and their use that adds to their use as Christ mas Gifts. The place to buy High Grade Perfumes is at a store which has the biggest and best assortment and we undoubtedly have the most complete stock of perfumes in this city'. Come in and select your packages. We have them from 25c to $8.00 a bottle, all chaise, the flower odors, lasting in quality. We have all the famous makes including all French Imported, Palmers, Rickseckers, Spiehlers, Lund borgs, Eastmans, etc. The Drug Stores where everything is kept right The Owl and Eagle Drug Stores THEO. P. LAUltlX, Proprietor. s w of admlttaneo are: Reserved seats 361 the wharf. The wharf will be extended cents; adults in gallery, 25 cents;, chil- J 125 feet northward and the full length dren In gallery, 15 cents. , lot the present dock, east and west. Merry Christmas Wherity, Ralston Company