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About The morning Astorian. (Astoria, Or.) 1899-1930 | View Entire Issue (Dec. 16, 1905)
J THE MORNING ASTORIAN, ASTORIA. OREGON. SATURDAY, DECEMBER 10, 1905. HER CHIEF CITIZEN Hon. Joseph W. Suprenant Dies Very Suddenly. ASTORIA SHOCKED TO CENTER Mayor, and Mayor Elect, Found Dead in Bit Bed Yesterday Morniig Hia- I tory of Hia Career Funeral Arrange mentsAction of Council. , Earty yesterday morning the people Df this city were astounded bv the in- telligenc that Hon, Joseph W. Supre-. Minnie Brook. Bant, Mayor of Astoria, was dead. . At first the new was scarcely ' be Serable, but confirmation- "strong as tng and status, that of real and incere regret, the sum of elf which, consti tutes the highest and best expression of public interest. Mr. Suprenant had presided at the adjourned session of the Common Coun cil at the city hall, on the evening of Thursday, with his accustomed dignity and pcrpiscuity, and afUr a short while pent with friends down town, had re tired to hi handsome EXohanjre street home apparently in his usual good health, nor did those at hia home note anything of undue nature in the few moments devoted to them before his retiring for the night. , Yesterday morning, when bis nephew, Mr. Brooks went to his room to sum mon him to breakfast, ho found bit uncle lying in what he took fur a peaceful, if prolonged slumber, but upon further effort to arouse his sleeping kinsman, found to his great grief, that the mayor was past all human bidding, and quietly informed bis mother, Mrs. (the sister of Mayor Suprenant, and for years the matron of his home,) who soon verified her sou's gravest fear. Dr. 'J, A. Fulton 1 MAYOR J. W. SUPRENANT. Dory Writ" was soon supplied and the last citizen of the City-by-the-Se was convinced beyond the slightest doubt, when astonishment gave way to genu ine and broadcast sorrow over the loss to his family and the city. But one ex pression was heard from alf directions, and from all citizens of whatsoever call- was instantly summoned and after due examination reported to the family that Mr. Suprenant had been dead for some hours. The grief of the family is very great and has the distinction of being shared by the whole community, in eo far as such sacred invasions are permit- ! . same, as soon as was practkwuie, me officers of the city were iu formed of the death of the chief executive and due step were taken by each and all to mark the grave cri.tis in muui-ial affairs, and the eiry hall was e!od at once, and its flag placed at half- IIMSt, Mayor Suprenanta health had not been of the ruggedrwt for some time past and it was but a few weeks ago 1 he was utrkken with a faint ing (pell and taken to his home from his ollice j in the city hall, but from which he sooa rallied and, to alt appearances, entirely recovered. The attack from which he sank on Thursday night was appoplep tic in its nature and was due largely to poor arterial circulation 1n the brain j though its ravages did not. judging from the posture of the body and the condition of hia bed equipment, sub ject the victim to any undue agony, a conclusion of wonderful comfort to all who' were so near him, yet unconscious of bis extremity. 7" It is neeoieee tor the Astorian to re hearse the multifarious notes of hia long career in thia city; there la no one unfamiliar with hia whole history, almot from day to day, so simple and straight-forward has hia life been here. and yet for the sake of those who may not be in touch with hi long and useful career, we append the following record ed items of hia long and honorable life and serv ice in their midst. A son of the late Anthony Suprenant, he waa born August IS, 1849, at Glens Falls, X.' Y. On the maternal aide', he is of French origin, his grandfather, Frederick Suprenant, and bis great grandfather, Coburt Suprenant, having been born in rranoe. A political refu gee, r redenck buprenant came to Amer ica in 1818 locating first in Montreal, Canada, but aubeequently removing to Nunt Mwarax where be nought a farm, and was alo engaged in the mer eantile business, lie married a Misa La Point, who waa of English ancestry. Brought up in Glens Falls, N. Y, Joseph W. Suprenant was educated in the public schools. After the death of his father he had to leave school, be ing one of the older children, and im mediately began work, serving as an ap prentice for five years at the cabinet maker's trade. Subsequently taking up the carpenlera trade, he worked as an apprentice three years, and waa then in oooooooccccccoaccocc CCCCCCOCOOOOOC3CCOOOOCOCCeOOOC-300000 P. A. STOKBS P. 'A. STOKBS Another (Great Sale ef Sample Goats, Suits, Over Goats 1 THIS WEEK. THIS GREAT OLD STORE IS FAIRLY BRIMMING WITH CHRISTMAS CHEER, SANTA CLAUS HAS DEALT BOUNTIFULLY WITH US. CHOICE ARTICLES SUITABLE FOB GIFTS OF EVERY DESCRIP HON ARE HERE IN AN ENDLESS VARIETY. EACH DEPARTMENT CONTRIBUTES ITS SHARE. IF YOU ARE HAYING TROUBLE DECIDING UPON THE PROPER ARTICLE FOR YOUR XMAS GIFT, THE FOLLOWING SUGGESTIONS MAY INTEREST YOU. COOOOOCOCKOOOOCOOOOOOO In the Dry Goods Store WE ARE SHOWING A BEAUTIFUL LINE OF LADIES, DAINTY EMBRODERED JAPANESE SILK WAISTS THAT WE PURCHASED ESPECIALLY FOR OUR CHRISTMAS SHOWING. THEY ARE BEAUTIES TO BEHOLD AND WILL MAKE A GIFT OF WHICH ANY LADY CAN WELL BE PROUD. VALUES RANGE $4.00 to $50O Practical Presents for Particular People p Come to us for your holiday purchases where we have exclusive styles at modest prices, Assort ment unequalled. House Coats, Bath Robes, Dressy Gloves, Neckwear, Fancy Sus penders, Kid Gloves, Suit Cases. P P P 5 8 . .. . jj j , 60000000000000000000 The Leading Clothier eoooooocoooooooc40ooceoeoccocoooooooooo( P. A. STOKES an architect's office jn Albany, Jf. Y., Sunday morning next from St. Mary's for a year. He afterwards worked at Catholic church, of which communion his trade in Glen Falls until 1870, when the deceased mayor waa a member and he came to Oregon, locating in Astoria where a requiem mass will be sung for in December of that year. Since that repose of hia tout. The entire arrange- time Mr. Suprenant has been actively roeiUe were not perfected at a late engaged as a contractor, builder and hour last night, and will be given corn- architect, for thirteen years being In plete and eonsplciou report in these partnership with J. E. Ferguson, but columns tomorrow morning. since then has been alone. He has met The Hardware Dep't SHOWS AN UNUSUALLY LARGE ASSORTMENT OF HANDSOME CARVING SETS, WHICH WX PURCHASED FROM A DRUMMER'S SAMPLES. WE SHOW TWO HUNDRED STYLES AND ARE OFFERING THEM AT. ONE-THIRD OFF Any Price you desire at $1 to $6.50 Set The Crockery Dep't. IS FAIRLY OVERFLOWING WITH BEAUTIFUL CUT GLASS, RICH AMERICAN AND IMPORTED CHINA OF EVERY CONCEIVABLE DESIGN AND SHAPE, THIS DEPARTMENT ALONE OFFERS A EFFICIENT RANGE OF ARTICLES TO ENABLE YOU TO MAKE SELECTIONS FOR THE ENTIRE FAMILY. COME DOWN AND LOORl BE SURE AND SEE THE HANDKERCHIEF DISPLAY IN THE DRY GOODS DEPARTMENT. xcxxxxocxxcxxcoo he ham 8 mm m 90000000000000 I X I The death of Mayor Suprenant leaves the executive -functions of the city un der the charter, in the hands of Council man (ico. V. Morton, of the second ward and now president of the council. I'pon the formation of the new council in January it will be the duty of that body to appoint a mayor to serve until the nxt city election In December, l(RK), when th elected successor will serve out the second year of the dead mayor'a term. The appointee of the coundl for next year has not been named as yet with anything like finality, but rumor is bitty with the names of Hrman Wise I)r. Hviidcriton and other notables of the Democratic faith, which party is now in complete cnntrol of city affairs. There is any amount of excellent timber from that standpoint and it is not proltalile the city will be long without aruexeou live head, to replace the capable and uffii! servant of this public, whos record is here enlarged upon. Where the New Things Make Their Debut. J with success, being employed in gov eminent, railway and wharf building. He superintended the buildinir of the Ilwaco Railroad, erected the barracks and other building at Forts Steven. Canby anl Columltia, and Ma bnilfa sixteen sawmill in thia and adjoining countie. 11 ha erect 4 1 )e of the finest residences in Astoria, and also built many of the largest business bou ea of the city, including the Northern Pacific brewery. In 1903 be erected the Tongue Foint Lumber Company's mill at a cost of $300,000, it being the finest mill in the United States. In 1897 Mr. Suprenant made a trip to the newly discovered gold region, going to Alaska, thence across Chilcoot I'ass, and down the lakes and the Yukon riv er to Dawson, where he met with fair ly good success in mining. In the spring of 1898 he went up the Stewart river for about aeven hundred miles in mall boat, and found the mining re munerative, but experienced great diffi culty in getting provision. Heturning to Dawson, be spent the following win ter prospecting, meeting with success. In January, 1899, in company with two others, he walked up the Yukon for about seven hundred miles, as far a Skagway, the provisions being carried by dogteame. He was twenty-one diys making the trip, sometime covering forty miles a day, In spite of the Intense cold, the mercury having atood at fifty seven degrees below tero when he start ed. Returning from there to Astoria, Mr. Suprenant made a remarksbly quick trip to New York to attend the funeral of hia mother, and on coming back to Astoria, built bis present fine residence and a new office. For a number of years Mr. Suprenant waa a member and foreman of the Res cue Engine Company No. 2. In 1901, at the solicitation of prominent citizens, he ! accepted the Republican nomination for 'mayor, and was elected by a hand some majority. Taking the oath of of fice January 1, 1902, he served most ef ficiently for two years, reducing the city debt, improving the street system, and placing the municipality on a more sub stantisl financial barfs. In 1903 he was re-elected to the office without opposi tion, roliticaliy Air. Buprenant Is a steadfast Republican, Socially he is a member of the Chamber of Commerce; of the Commercial Club; and of the Irving Club. The local lodge of the Fraternal Order of Eaglea will have full charge of the funeral obsequiee of the laU mayor, and the will take ploce on $43 Bono1 Street Opp. Rom Biggina A Co, Pain may go by the name of rheu tnatUm, nVuralgia, lumbago, pleursy, So matter what name the pains art called, llollistcr'e Rorky Mountain Tea will drive them away. 13 cents Tea or Tablets. Nold by Frank Hart. ... ... 0000000000000 Forioua Fighting. "For aeven year," write Geo. W. Hoffman, of Harper, Wash., "I had a bitter battle, with chronic stomach and liver trouble, but at last I won, and cured my diseases, by the use of Elec tric Bitter. I unhesitatingly raoonv mend them to all, and don't Intend in the future to be. without them in the hou. They are certainly a wonderful medicine, to have cured such a bad ease aa mine." Bold under guarantee to do the same for you, by Charles Rogers, druggist, at 60c a bottle. Try them to day. chriotas slippers A FULL LINE. Best RIalie Shoes on the Market. of S. A. GIMRE, t?e fejc BEElfliHIVE . . -t r-tr-.r - - Suggestions For Christmas HANDKERCHIEFS. Children's hemslitohed 2c Ladies' 3 for lOo to 76c Men's 60 to 600 White silk handkfs ..25o to 6O0 SOFA PILLOWS. Sateen covered 2.1c Silk covered $1.15 Hand made Battenburg doil ies 18x18 for .......88c NOWI Hal for the new itor. Holiday goods aisortment atill complete. Come early, make your selections before the eleven th hour. ; We show the most ; complete line of toys, games, Christmas tree decorations and general holi day goods. - ' Bring the children to visit old Santa Clans at His Headquarters. Here they can tell hire what they want for Chrit.traaa. Jyg X5hc, &)U &IeMJhivb occoooooooocooooooooooooo