• i 52 i i i 62 Times a year for $2. • i ''<7 ."5!» anitatt 52 Times a year for $2. Volume XXI LOCAL NEWS For seed Wheat, Barley, Oats, and Grace seed, call at Sanderson Bros. John H. Giles got an arm caught in tbe engine of the Antelope, Satur­ day night, aod is laid off work thia week. Tbe Chico came in Tuesday morn­ ing bringing about 30 tens of freight She missed tbe ev ^iog tide and lay outside till morning. While a bilious attack ia decidedly unpleasant it is quickly over when Chamberlain,a Stomach and Liver Tablets are used. For able by C Y Lowe. Ce^wtHe City and Myrtle Point have been grouped together aa one charge, and the Presbyterian minister, D. H Hare, of Myrtle Point, will have charge. Cox waota to see you. Cox, tbe Grocer. He will sell yoo anything in tbe line of provisions and groceries, and guarantee tbe quality. For can­ dies and frait give him a trial. Prof. M. L. R. Edmuuds weut to Marshfield, Monday, witb tbe Lewis and Clark exhibit of the Bandon school and will return today. Miss Effie Boyd took bis place in tbe acbool room dnriDg bis absence. Tbe memorial eervioe will be held io tbe Presbyterian Church. Sunday, May 28th, at 11 o'olock, A.M. A gen­ eral invitatiou to be present is extend­ ed to tbe public. Tbe several churches are requested to att- nd the ser­ vices. Rsv. Haberly will dsliver tbe address. f Evangelist Snyder of Portland, and bis singer N. N. Jeffry, arrived yes­ terday and began meetings at tbe Presbyterian Church last nigbt. There will be meetings every nigbL Tbe people of Bandon are cordially invited to attend and assist io all these services. Friday evening we visited tbe school roomsand inspected tbe work oo display which is desliued for exbi bition at tbe Exposition in Portland. Tbe display was very elaborate and was an exbibit from each grade, and tbe neatness aod care taken in prep »ration of the writing, drawing aod other work, spoke not only of pains­ taking care of tbe pnpils. but of well directed labor on tbe part of the prin­ cipal and teachers. Sheriff Gather took three prisoners, who were sentenced to terms in tbe penitentiary, to Salem last week. Two of the prisoners, Joseph Scbrimpsher and Robert Graham, wbo broke into tbe North Beod city warehouse, and riflsd the cash drawer of $35, were sentenced to one year service each, and George Lawlor who robbed tbe home of a Coos River family, was sentenced to tbrea years io tbe peni­ tentiary. All the prisoners are yoong men aod sentenced for tbeir first of feows. Still Another. Dentist Dr. D. L. Steele has finally Arrived at Bandon. His services were in such demand at Port Orford and Langlois that be could not meet bis appointments at Baodon as previously announced. But here ba is and ready for business. Those requiring ibeserviceo of an up­ to date dent let will do well to consalt Dr. Steele. Call early. Don’t wait until tbe last day. Will remain until Monday, May 22nd. Office at Pacific Hotel, Room 6. A WOBD TO THE SCHOOL CM1LDBZH. I mi wot doing dental work at half price, but first-class work at reaaona- ble prices. Would you think of doing ao honest piece of work for one half of wbat your labor and material was worth? You are to be tbe judge of reaulta. The annual election of officers for the Bandon Woolen Mill takes place Friday evening. “Tbe Sbeepberder’’ Paul De Laney's new novel. Call at thia office and let ns tell you about it. W. A. Goodman, of Coquille, Ore­ gon, will go anywhere in Cooe County to move your house or barn. Address as stated shore. F. M. Wandling, of Two-mile, is oo tbe sick list, having suffered a relapse from Is grippe. He is suffering from sciatica rheumatism, but was some better at last account. Tbe Elizabeth came in Monday evening witb about 80 tons of freight snd five passengers, Tbe list fol­ lows: George Cooper sud wife, O A Towbridge, E C Wismer and E H Cheever. Morton L. Tower, a civil engineer, and E. L. Wismer, a draughtsman are here to survey Ibe bar aud barber. Mr. Tower will have supervision of tbe government work this summer, aud will remain here. W. F. Kennedy came down last Saturday from Randolph, where he has been working for some time. He had hard lack Isst week aa bis camp caught fire while be was sway and burned up most all bis belongings He was out biting again Monday. John H. Shields and J. A. Keonedy have formed a partnership in tbe blacksmithing business. They have a well supplied ontbt and can turn off all kinds of work in tbe black smithing line in first-class order. They solicit a liberal share of public patronage, feeling sure that they cau serve tbe best interests of tbeir patrons. Dr. Houston was called to Prosper last Tuesday to attend a small son of N. Crites wbo bad got hold of a piece of biscuit that bad been given an ap­ plication of rat poison Tbe child Lad gone to tbe bunk bouse aod picked up tbe bread where it bad beeo left under tbe sink, that being a place tbe children were not io tbe habit of go­ ing. Tbe dose was light and tbe boy is recovering. Things are ehaoging in Bandon. W. R. Panker taken charge of tbe hotel aooo. and T. W. Panter has purchased Sanderson Bros.'a »tore. Caaaty Declared Dry. The County Court met Monday aod made tbe order declaring tbe re­ salt of tbe election and demanding tbe closing of aalooua ioCooa County. The opooeition propose to take an appeal from Judge Hamilton's deci eion and attack the constitutionality of tbe law. ■ ra. F. B. Hayt Dead. tin Saturday morning, Amelia, wife of P. B. Hoyt, of thia place, passed away after a long illness. The fa neral took place Monday af­ ternoon, tbe serviee beiog conducted by Rev. W. Horsfall, in tbe Episcopal Church. Tbe attendance was large, the church being too email to accommo­ date those in attendance. The floral tribute at tbe grave was very beautiful and profuse, indicative of tbe esteem in which deceased was held. Deceased leaves a banband and three children, a father and mother, two sisters and two brothers, aod a large number of friends to mourn her departure. A Bad Break. Yesterday. James, the 9 year' old son of I. R Cox, of Bear Creek, was brought to town for treatment, having broken bis left leg below the koee, tbe da} before. Dr. Houston was called to dress tbe leg. Tuesday after noon, but tbe injury being very severe, be had tim brought to town next day. Tbe accident was tbe result of tbe boy getting bis leg caught in tbe wheel «bile trying to climb upon a wagon. Both booesof tbe leg are very badly broken, and it is not certain yet that tbe limb cau be saved. Dew lea Marriage Years. After 17 Despite tbe statement sworn to sn.i signed, in an application to tbe civil service commission, thnt be was a married mao,(J. J.Smith, ao employe in the customs service at Tacoma, de­ clared on tbe witness stand in tbe Su­ perior Court, yesterday, before Judge Huston, that the woman, now dead, with whom be bad livw.1 for seventeen years, wbo bail borne him children, and whom be bad everywhere passed as bis wife, was not leg illy married to bint. The declaration; was made io de feuse of a suit for the sura of $150 brought by Mrs. Anna E. Wentz, of Bismarck, for services as nurse to tbe woman wbo bad always been known as Smith's wiTe, during ber last illness from April 30th to June 20th, 1903. This defense, however, in tbe light of tbe previously sworn statement and numerous instances of publicly recog­ nizing the woman as bis wife, did not serve its purpose ia court, aod Judge Huston rendered judgment for the full amount and costs, without argu­ ment by the attorneys for tbe parties. Bad Lived at Port Townsend. Tbe plaintiffs petition and reply alleged that Smitb bad lived witb Elizabeth E. Smitb as mao and wife Dr. Tatom, dentist, will be io Ban­ B orm .—At Bandon, May Sth, 1905. for many years at Port Townsend, don, Friday, May 12tb, and will re­ to Mr. snd Mrs. Bert Anderson, a sou. where be held a position in tbe gov­ main one week. All persons desiring the services of Dim.—Tuesday, April 25tb, 1905. ernment service, and made various Dr. Tatom, will remember tbe date in Gardioer, Loren George, the otherallagatiuns which were sustained youngest child of Mr. and Mrs. G. P. by teetimony on tbe stend yesterday. and call early. One of tbe principal witnesses for All kinds of dental work done in Stewart. tbe plaintiff was Hon, Z. A. Leigb, first-class manner aod work guar­ W ood .—Good fir stove wood for secretary of tbe board of civil service anteed. sale at fl 50 per tier delivered. Leave commissioners of tbe Twelfth district, Cleared Ear Action. orders witb R. F. Hhannon. with headquarters at Portland. His C. H C handlib . appearance in the case waa upon a di­ When the body is cleared for ÄC- F ob S alb . — House of five rooms rect order from Wasbmgtoo. He tion, by Dr. King’s New Life Pills. you can tell it by tbe bloom of health witb outhouses, and or.e acre good swore that Smitb, in hie application on the cheeks; the brightneas of tbe garden ground, enclosed by full grown for civil service examination, bad made a sworn statement that ba waa eye«; tbe firmness of the flesh and ! cypress hedge, a married mao. Applv to J. D kmholm muscles; tbe buoyancy of tbe mind. Smitb, when placed oo tbe staod, Try them. At C Y Lowe's drug store, Helling at Cast. admitted that he had lived witb tbe Meta. woman as man and wife, bad regis­ Sanderson Bros will sell out their Foa H als .—Corner lot with small hou*e and oatbuildinga; lot 123x45 feet ; mtasted entire stock at cost. Sale ia on now. tered witb ber at a hotel in Tacoma on In* Street near Brooaihaudle Factory. Price f'.W. Enquire at ibi* office. Also Now is tbs time to make your pur­ aa mao aod wife, aod bad introduced three lot* in Cartwriuht Addition. ber at the Fannie Paddock hospital chases. Call at once The stock must bo io tbia| city a* bis wife when she waa brought there shortly -before ber disposed of immediately. death, for treatment for cancer. When asked by counsel for tbe plaintiff why be did thia, Smitb re- Tbe public school of Bandon Dis­ ' plied that it waa to save tbe woman trict will clone on Friday. April 19tb, ' from disgrace aod sbame. He denied and there will be pnblio exercises he bad ever sworn sbe waa bis wife, but when Colonel Joab asked him to Saturday evening, tbe 20tb. Tbe . program and further particu- «ckonwledge bis signature to tbe a|> .. plication for examination by tbe civil If you cannot find what you want lars will appear next week, service examiners, be admitted tbe anywhere else in town, come to tbe Town Primary Notice. signature aud that be bad tbereio Notice is hereby given that a Pri- sworn be was a married man. He mary will be held in the Town Hall, 81,11 d*nieo attend tbe trial at Tacoms. and produce the original at fidavit, which be did. J. L. Wrigbt. grand clerk of tbe Womeo of Woodcraft for the United States, living in Colorado, sent to W. (i. Crooker, the local secretary of tbe order, all tbe original papers concern­ ing Smith's case, including tbe paid life iosornnre policy, and Charles J. Smith’s affidavit aod receipt for the money on tbe policy. Charles J. Smith, tbe defendant in tbe case, has been io the service of tbe federal government for 17 years, serving as a deputy United States marshal in Iodian Territory; then as lighthouse keeper in Oregon; after­ ward as lighthouse keeper at Point Wilson near Port Townsend; then as boatman at Tacoma, now as inspector of customs«—Tacoma News. Terrifle Kaee With Death. “Death was fast approaching,*' writes Ralph F. Fernandez, of Tam pa. Fla., describing his fearfn! race with death, “as a resalt of liver trouble and heart disease. which bad robbed me of sleep and of all interest io life. I bad tried many different doc tors an 1 several medicines, bat got oo benefit, until I began to use Elec­ tric Bitter*. So wonderful was their effect that in three days I felt like a new man. aod today I am cured of all my troubles.” Guaranteed at C. Y. Lowe’s drug store; price 50cts. DecwrRtlow Day Program Following ii tbe program for Decoration Day: Bandon Poet, No. 56. G. A. R., will meet in O. A. R. Hall, at 9:30 A M.. May 30. 1905. Tbe prooessioo will form on Front Street at 10 A M., in tbe following manner: 1 ~ Fire Department Band. Children bearing vreatb of flowers. Bandon Post O. A. R. 4 Bandon W. K. Corps. Bandon Fire Department. a Citixeus. t March to tbe cemetery. a Deooration of Grave*. 9 Tsp*. M Rcturu to town aud break ranks for dinner. The afternoon exercises will commence at 3 o'clock, sharp, in Kimr'e Hsll. Tbe oration will be delivered by Bev. H. P. Dunning, ot Bendon. All ex soldiers of tbe Spanish and Philip­ pine wars are oordially iuvited to be present. A cordial invitation is eitended to tbe pnblio gent-rally to turn out snd take part in the exercises, as this is a day above all others, tbst should be properly observed A request is extended generally to each to bring all tbe flowers possible for deoorattve purpose*. and leave same at G. A. R. Holl. By request of tbe O. A. R. a a a How ta Ward off Old Age The moat successful way of wnrd ing off tbe approach of old age is to maintain a vigorous digestion. This can be done by eating ooly food suit­ ed to your age and occupation, and when any disorder of tbe stomach ap­ pears take a dose of Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets t j correct it If you have a *eak stomach or are troubled witb indigestion, you will find these Tablets to be just wbat yoo need. For sale by C. Y. Lowe. ball. George Cooper and wife were pas sengerson tbe Elizalwtb last Monday i being on their way to Coquille City. Mr. Cooper is a left banded ball pitcher, and will toss tbe ball for tbe Coquille team. He pitched for tbe Oaklaod, California, team, a year or two ago. Tbe boys who will comprise tbe Banduo team are expected to be here on tbe arrival of the Elizabeth, about Thursday or Friday of next week. Tbe ecbednle has not yet been mnde oat, but tbe seaaou is to open up Sunday, May 21sL Uawd BMaebed. Jack Heyter had the tnisfortna» to get bis left band burt very severely last Sunday while trying to get a line around a pile when tbe ateaiuer Dis­ patch was landing at Parkersburg on ber return from Coquille. Jack placed bis left baud against a pile for sup­ port while be reached tbe rope around with tbe other band. Tbe steamer struck tbe pile to which he was mak­ ing the line fast, and jammed it against bis left hand, smashing ft very badly. Dr. Houston, assisted by Dr- Perkins, dressed tbe baud, but it wss nrcettssry to smputate the third and fourth fingers, while tbe second finger was also very much injured. Jack is doiug as well as could be expected under the circumstsncee. but it will be some time before bis band will be well, as besides tbe injury mentioned, tbe band waa otherwise lacerated. THE H orsfall H ospital , MISS L. G. GOULD, Matron A Private Hospital, well equipped for the treatment of Surgical and Medical Diseases. Trained narses in attendance. For information address The City Meat Market, 0 Yes! - Moxnst, May 8. The Roasian forces are falling back before the Japanese in Manchuria. MARINE. 0 Yes! We Have the Variety of Stock Beef, Fork, Veal. Mutton. Lamb. Bologna aud Pork Sausage, Pressed Beef, Head Cheese, burned Beef, Pickled Pork, Eggs, Vegetables and Butler. Cali on us snd get our prioea before bayiug elsewhere. We are not like the Hind Wheels of a wagon, always following in the same rut. business, and we get tb-re by keeping We are pushers, striving for a larger Ttie Best Meat in the Land sud selling at tbe very lowest prices. We are here to please and here to stay. Yours to serve, J. Waldvogel & Son, Props. Bandon Meat Market, T. Anderson Prop. Will Keep oo Hand at all Timea Fresh Beef, Pork, Mutton, Smoked Meats, Lard. Sausages, Etc., also Important News Notes T ubsdit , May 3. There was mnob dietarbsoae at Warsaw, Russia, between tbe troupe and people. A procession ot demonstrators was fired upon and 81 persons were killed and twioe that number wjouded without provocation. Other scene* of bloodshed took place daring tbe day and evening. Tbe dead number 100. A British torpedo boat was wrecked at Berebaven. Ireland, last night, by running onto a reef. No lives lost. China tries to bold interned Russian ships Tummy Barns was given s decisioo in 2Uth round over Dave Barry, at Tacouia. An unkuown man's murdered body was burned under a pile of railroad ties, near Gleudale, Oregon. W sdpbsdat , May 3. Tbe Teamsters' strike at Chicago has gained strength on both sides. Tbe Gover­ nor will be asked to send troope to Chicago. Nau Patterson's case weut to the jury at noon today. The majority are fur aoquittal Bojeetveusky's fleet is lingering in French waters and tbe Japanese government is dis­ satisfied with France. Brooklyn boys play Indian and one is killed. The shooting was accidental, tbe boy supposing the revolver be was snapping to be unloaded, E J. Smith, the defaulting tax collector of San Francisco, was caught in Missouri. His shortage was about $410,000. A million eight hundred thousand pounds of Idaho wool was sold to Boston parties at 18 oeuta a pound. T huusdat . May 4. Russian disorder and bloodshed still con­ tinues. Cossacks Bred upon a crowd of Catholics on tbe church steps at Lodz and killed seven persons. The crowd was sing­ ing revolutionary songs. Rojestvensky’s fleet passed through a ty­ phoon and tbe lighter vessels were scat­ tered. Jury fsiled to sgree in the Nan Patterson care, standing 8 to 4 for aoqoittal. It is ex' peeled that she will be freed. Home City. Kansas, a place of GOO inhabi­ tants. suffered from a hundred thousand dollar fire. About all the business houses in the plaoe burned. At Melotopol. in tbe Crimea, Jews were assaulted and shops pillaged. Tbe number of killed is not made known. Bobbers entered tbe bank at Woodburn. Oregon, yesterday, and pointing a revolver at tbe cashier, swept nearly 33000 into a sack and escaped. F bidat , May 5. Rojestvenaky sailed to join Nebogatoff Tbe Japanese lie io wait for the latter, hop­ ing to catch him in tbe Straits of Honda. Frank Guglielmo was banged al Salem tor tbe murder of Freda Goaratict*. The Chicago sinkers attacked tbe non- union Negro drivers tudsv. Bricks and baseball bate were ored freely. New York and vicinity was visited by a revere gale and many sailing boats ware driven ashore and wrecked on l ong Island. Nearly 4000 acres of beets will be planted in Grand llomie Valley, Oregon, thia year. H stubusv . Mayn. Pat Crowe, tbe supposed kidnaper of tbe son of millionaire Cudahy, turned up in Omaha. Official" of the Standard Oil Trust indict­ ed at Peoria, III. Three men were arrested at Chicago for throwing a bomb at a teamster. President Roose veil's party broke camp in the mountains and started for New Castle where they will board a train. A fierce wind and rain storm in Indian Territory demolished buildings, killing many |ters'*ns and destroying dope. General Oyama baa bis army ready to move against General Liusvilch s foroee. A general battle is probable. Foor Russian destroyers seized and burned a small Japanese sailing vessel. WM. HOB8FAUX M. D. Marshfield. Oregon. Fresh Vegetables, Poultry, Eggs, Butter and all Farm Produce. I will pay highest market price for beef, pork, mutton,wool, bides, etc J. Denholm 5 3 Dry Goods of Every Description Ladies Coats, Capes and Collarettes. Boots Siioes Fresh Groceries of all Kinds. Suits Made to Measure. AGENT FOR WARNER'S RUST PROOF CORSET Shields & Kennedy Elaclsismitlx <3c Wagon mailers. Wagons of all kinds made to order. Job work attended to promptly and nil work guaranteed to give satisfaction. Reasonable. __ . I rices Horseshoeing a. Specialty The Newly Refitted, Speedy and Elegant Steamer CHICO Will give a regular ten day Service between Coquille River. Oregon, nnd 8an Frsucisco, California, for both passengers and freight. CAPT. M. MARTIN. SWAYNE A E. DYER. Agent. Bandon. Oregon. HOYT. Agent, 226 Battery Street, San Francisco. California. O T- Blumenrother U. S. Commisioner and Notary Public Filings and Final pro.fs made on Horue steads. Timber Claims and other U. H. Lauda Money Loan. Negotiated on Approved Seeerlty. Office in room 10 Reverie Building, Ban­ don. Residence on Butte Creek. < Iregon. All kinds of «•Id. e< * tt ttt»» ffftt ♦ < « ■ill INDON LODGE. No. I 15, A. F. A. M 2 M --------- * I) ANDON LODGE,No. 115.A FAM ' Ik Stated coniriinincatioiis Drat Hat X'trdav after the full moon of eseb j "inoiitb. All Master Masons cordially* »invited. W C. HANDERSON, W. M. « S J. E. W alstuo M. ties. Beni IbMBW Uxuhl aud Wrenshall & Wrenshall, Photographers, ROl'ND HOl'NIt Gtl.l.KKT. 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