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ASTORIA, OREGON:
FRIDAY APRIL 13, 18S3
Increased Value.
Investors arc seeking Astoria
property as "a good buy," and any
one who has a little piece of city
property can get a good price for
it. Astoria is going to be a big
city and no place on this coast to
day offers better inducements for
investment. A friend said yester
day ""What does the owner want
for that lot, do you suppose?"
We told him that about 84,000, we
thought would buy it. "Well,
well," he said, "eight years ago I
could have bought that lot for
$250." And so it goes. And yet
that lot is a better buy to-day at
M,000 than it was eight years ago
at $250. Then a man could make
$25 or $50 on a lot, now he can
make in the same proportion as
the increased cost. It simply
takes a little more nerve, and a
little more capital. Wc do not
suggest that speculating in lots is
just the best way to build up the
city, but simply instance this as a
showing of the value of Astoria
property to-day in comparison with
former years.
The Salmon Status.
There is considerable trouble
on the river this season; more than
usual. Fort' canneries each
averaging as many boats are
ready to put them into the water.
and the question arises., will it
pay? Other questions might be
stated but it all comes down to
that one questien: "will it pay?"
There is just a certain area to fish
in; it can bo pretty closely calcu
lated about how many fish, will be
caught say 1,500.000. Cannery
men naturally hesitate about pay
ing as much for the raw material
as present appearances seem to
indicate they must. On the part
of the fishermen it does not need
much figuring to show that 2000
men could make more out of the
work than 3,500. That's just the
way it stands. As yet there has
been no scheme devised, no agree
ment made, no definite concert of
action announced.
Certain difficulties are in the
way of those who would have an
agreement made; the general feel
ing is that something should be
done." Just what that "some
thing" is has not as yet appeared.
But all agree on one point, viz:
that there are too many boats.
The international fisheries ex
hibition, which begins in London
next month, promises to be the
finest exposition ever exhibited in
the world. As a guarantee of
its thoroughness, and of the suc
cess which is likely to attend upon
it. it is stated that everv inch of
space offered l3r the committee
has found an applicant, while ev
erything of the slightest utility or
in any way connected with the bu
siness of fishinjr will find a ulace
in the exhibits, as, for instance, all
kinds of apparatus used in con
nection with the fishing industries,
fishing-boats, fish-nets, life-boats,
full-sized fish markets, refrigerat
ing vans for the conveyance of
fish, fishermen's cottages, fish-curing
establishments, steam dredg
ers and steam fog horns. Tanks
will be erected, with a capacity of
100,000 gallons of water, in which
, the various varieties of salt-water
fish will be exhibited alive. The
buildings to be used are situated
in the gardens of the horticultural
society and cover nearly seven
acres of ground, affording a floor
space for exhibition purposes of
230,000 square feet. The total
cost of the buildings is hut little
under 20,000 or $100,000. The
guarantee fund amounts to 23,
000 or about $115,000. The ex
hibition will continue for six
months.
When the school directors and
supervisory committee met last
Tuesday afternoon to open the
bids for the erection of a school
house in district No. 1, it tfhs
found that there was but one bid
in -that of Holt Bros., for $28,497.
As this was deemed excessive it
was rejected. A committee of
ways and means was appointed to
take proper action toward secur
ing a $25,000 loan. It is believed
that that amount should secure a
good substantial schoolhouse, and
further that the interests of the
district would bo best subserved
by "having the house buill by days
work.
We Thrive.
No city north of San Franeisco
not even excepting Portland
shows better signs of prosperity
than does Astoria. Go where you
will, you will see houses going up
and upon inquiring will learn that
they are already rented. Property
is held at what sometimes seems
fancy prices, but the owners are
not at all anxious to sell: there is
no effort to "boom," nor any de
sire to coax anyone to buy. The
property sales that are daily made
are all legitimate transactions
there are no "washed" sales, and
this one item of property values
indicates as well as anything can
our present and prospective pros
perity. Astoria, in common with
other communities, has had its
periods of dulness and business
depression, but the life and energy
that is at present diffused through
the entire northwest in no place
finds better present exemplifica
tion than in our bustling little citv
by the sea.
Press Comment.
The Northwest, the official organ
of the N. P. R. R. Co., announces
that the railroad officials had de
cided to change the historic and
celebrated "Mount Ranier" into
"Mount Tacoma," and desire the
opinion of the press upon the sub
ject. We are decidedly opposed
to the change, which is not de
manded by public sentiment, nor
founded upon any valid reason.
If we understand the matter the
mount was discovered by Admiral
Vancouver, the distinguished ex
plorer, and not by the N. P. R.
R. Co., and in the exercise of his
undoubted right of discovery,
Vancouver christened the mount
Rainier, by which it has become
universally known through the
medium of the writer's pen and
the artist's brush. The name is
picturesque and pleasing in sound,
endeared by association and
strengthened and fixed by
antiquity. We prefer the good
old English name, commemorative
of a brave and true man, to the
most classic Siwssh cognomen
that can be resurrected. The
Democrat will stand to Mount
Rainier. 7P. IF. Democrat.
Very much our opinion.
"Rainier" is better than "Tacoma,"
and, confound the railroad any
how! what constituted it a name
changer? Port Toionsend Argus.
The truth of it is, "Tacoma" is
not an Indian name; neither is it
English, American or respectable
Chinook. It was probably invent-
by some lazy white who hadn't
energy enough to pronounce the
correct Indian name of "Tahoma."
"Tacoma" is a burlesque on com
mon decency, and we don't pro
pose to call the grand, old moun
tain by any such name. "Rainier"
is good enough for us. Olympia
Transcript.
Ilere too! A corporation that
will deliberately omit the nauie of
the second city in Oregon from its
map because its people don't fall
down and worship it has no busi
ness tinkering with names that
were set and universally known a
generation ago. Next thing
they'll want to change the name
of Astoria, and call us Siah.
Some of the realistic costumes
worn at the great Vanderbilt ball
in New York, seem to have been
particularly successful. The story
is current of one young lady made
up as a mythological nymph, who,
going in to inspect Mrs. Vander
b'uYs beautiful bath-room, pro
duced such an effect upon the
maid in charge by the artistic ac
curacy and appropriateness of her
appearance that the maid instant
ly and instinctively turned on the
water in the bath-tub.
JtOItJi.
At Astoria, April 9, 1883, to the wife
of Neil Giimoro a daughter.
NEW TO-DAY
Notice.
SEALED I'ROFOSaLS WILL BE RE
ceircd until noon ot the first Mondavin
May next, lor iron work on the Clatsop
ounty Jail : Dids to be received at the office
of the County Clerk, where plans and speci-
ucauoiis mav dc seen.
By order of the County Court.
R. R. SFEDDEN, Clerk.
ATOlllA, April 13, 18"3. dtd
WANTED.
A GOOD MAN, OR A MAN AND WIFE
xaL to use cuarce or a cannery Mess House,
Inquire at this office.
L. K GK SMITH,
Importer and wholesale dealer iu
Clear and Tobaccos, Smokers' Articles,
I'laylBS Cards, Catlcry, Sta
tionery, Etc
The largest and finect stock of MEER
SCHAUM ahd AMBER GOODS In the city.
Particular attention paid to orders from
the country.
Thzo. BRACKER, Man ascr.
Chenaraus Street, Astoria. Oregon.
Notice of Application to Pai-oliase
Timber liads.
LAND OFFICE AT VANCOUVER, TV. T,.
April 9th, 1833.
Notice Is nereby siven that In compliance
with the provisions of the Act of Congress
approved Junt 3, 1878, entitled "An act for
the sale of Timber Lands in the States of
California, Oregon. Nevada, and In Wash
ingtan 1 erritory." John Anderson, of Pacific
county, "Wash. Ter. h?s this day filed in this
omce his aomlcalloa to purchase the North
EfstJot Section 26, Township 10 North of
Range 9 West, of the "Willamette Meridian.
Testimony In the above c?e will be taken
before the Clerk of the District Court, at
Oysterville, Wash. Ter., on Monday, tho
18th day ot June, 1863.
Any as d all persoas having adverse claims
to the above described lands, or any portion
thereof, are hereby required to Te their
clafeM m this oMee wlthte sixty (Se days
f ran date hereof.
- - M FRED. W. SPASLINO,
turns Jtsteter.
SPECIAL AUCTION SALE.
Elegant and Substantial Fur
niture. SATURDAY, APRIL 14th,
10:30 A. 31.
Solil on Account of Ieirf jiiv.
AT MY AUCTION ROOMS.
I am instructed by Capt. J. C. Wbiti, U.
S.A., to dispose of
One handsome Ash Double Bed
stead and Springs,
One handsome Ash Bureau, four
Drawers,
Two Black Walnut Folding Re
ception Chair;, rnp covers,
Two Black Walnut Folding Steam
er Chairs,
Six Black Walnut Folding Dining-room
Chairs, very fine,
One Black Walnut Folding Rock
er, very fine,
One patent Folding Canvas Chair,
One " " Washstand and
fixtures,
Two extra double, folding, best
Hair Mattrasses, 50 lbs.- each,
One do do Single,
75 yards Brussels Carpet,
Hall Carpet and Drugget,
1 Black Walnut Book Case,
lset " " Shelves,
One patent Black Walnut book
rest and tablet,
Holland Shades, green and white,
patent fixtures. Blankets, Mar
seilles Quilts, Sheeting, Napkins
Hearth Rugs, Door Mats, etc.
Two Hanging Lamps, Cleveland's
patent,
Two large white pine Chests, cost
$15 each,
One large American Ensign,
About 100 volumes second-hand
Books, standard authors, such as
Humboldt, Agassiz, Proctor, etc.
and lighter literature, and a lot
a miscellaneous articles.
Also, 1 will sell, same time and
place, one Peel and Pocket Bil
liard Table, with Cues and com
plete outfit.
One Schoningcr 5-octave Chapel
Organ, handsome case, and in
perfect order,
And one Musical Boxj plays 4.
tunes.
E. C. HOLDEN,
Auctioneer.
FIRST GRAND
Clearance
& A LE!
AT
EMPIRE STORE
PRIOR TO STOGK TAKING.
We offer SPECIAL INDUCEMENTS
in our line of
Dress Goods, Silks, Velvots,
Plushes,
Cashmeres and Armures.
Laces. Hosiery,
Corsets, Cloaks,
Dolmans. Etc., otc.
A FIXE ASSORTMENT OF
FLANNEL COMFORTERS,
Blankets, Etc.
Stock Complete in Every Branch.
Frael Brothers.
For Sale or Rent.
A SMALL HOUSE OPPOSITE
)USE 01
Apply to
l'RGl)
Ijl Sherman's.
3t
G. r. WASS.
For Sale.
ONE HUNDRED CORDS OF DRY FIR
wood at lowest lates in lots to suit pur
chaser. Apply lo R. R. MARION.
NOTICE.
ON AND AFTER Tn IS DATE WE SILVLL
pay no bills contracted in our name by
anyone unless accompanied bv a written
order from us.
HArGOOD & CO.,
Waterford, "W. T., April 7th, lfcS3. lwk
BOZORTH & JOHNSS
Real Estate Dealers.
A general agency business transacted.
Have Columbia City, Aldcrbrook, Aitoria
and Seaside property for sale.
ASTORIA SAIL LOFT.
A. M. JOHNSON & CO., PROPR'S.
HAVING CONSIDERABLY INCREASED
our facilities for meeting tho demand of
increase in boats this year wo would re
spectfully call the attention of
CANNERY MEN
And all others needing sails, to this fact.
Prices Same as Last Year,
WORK STILL BETTER.
Drilling: and Best Quality of Rope
on Hand.
Our Work lias Given
Satisfaction for Eight Years,
And saall be saade to do so walla we are la
the bustnetf.
THE LARGEST
AND
BEST SELECTED STOCK
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Books and Stationery,
lankee Motions, Toys, etc.!
PIANOS
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Watches. Clocks. Jawelry.
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Baby Carriages, Velocipedes j
' and Taney Goods of
all Descriptions
at Prices
that
Defy Competition, at
CAKL ADLEB'S,
Remember that on account of enlargement
ot my premises, I have reduced the price irf
evctytulns to u:ako room.
WW. EDGAR,
ASTOKIA.
ORFGOX.
Dealer in
Cigars, Tobacco and Cigarettes
Meerschaum and Brier Pipes,
Stationery and Optical Goods,
Joseph lloilsers and Wostenholm
GENUINE ENGLISH CUTLER
Revolvers and Cartridges.
Gold and Silver Yatclies and Chain
No. 40 I2-Ply
SALMON TWINE!
CORK AND LEAD LINES,
SEINE TWINES.
A Full Stock Now on Hand.
HENRY DOYLE & CO.,
511 3iarkettreut, Saw Fraut-isro.
Sole Agents for the Pacitli Coast.
The Oregon Improvement Co.
Aro now prepared to sH
COAL
For Domestic or Steam Use
From their
NEW COAL BUNKERS,
Situated on the 0. 15. & N. Co.'s Dock, :it
Prices, delheml on trucks or ev!s, as fol
lows :
Seattle, clean coal for Domestic iiw
per ton of 2210 lbs S7.2o
Seattle, averaRe coal, for steam um
per ton ot 2210 lbs C 23
Seattle, screenings, for steam use. per
ton of 2240 lbs 4.1
AH orders sent to E. A. Noyes, Agent, will
be promptly filled. Terms strictly sih on
delivery at Bunkers. 1.'. HUSBAND.
lm Coal Agent.
Dressmaking
Plain and Fancy Sewing.
Suits nado in tho fcct Stylo and
Guaranteed to Pit.
Mrs. T. S. Jezvett.
ROOMS OVER MRS. E. S. WARKEN'S.l
HAEWESS SHOP.
A J. CLOUTKIE ANNOUNCES TO THE
. citizens of Astoria that on the 'Jtth
lut,, hu will open a
HAL'XESS AXI i3;?IL.K SHOP
bklow Tnn rAitKEi; nousn.
Where a full supply twill be found. Re
pairing of all kinds promptly attended to.
Your Patronaco Solieitcd.
ASTORIA MARBLE WORKS.
DAVID KEMIAW - - Proprietor.
Manufacturer ot American and Italian
marble monuments and head stones. Ceme
tery lots enclosed with curbing, walls and
coping or stoue posts and Iron railing. Prices
and designs furnished to persons at n dis
tance. Satisfaction guaranteed. Slate can
scamers for cannery use.
ASTOKIA, -"--. OREGO.V
Wilson & Fisher,
SHIP CHANDLERS.
DEALERS IK
Iron, Steel, Coal, Anchors, Chains,
TAR, PITCH, OAKUM,
WROCGI1T AND CUT GALVANIZED
Trails. Copper Nails ami Burrs,
Shelf Hardware, Paints and Oils
Rubber and Hemp Packina of all Kinds.
PROVISIONS.
IXOUR AND 9IIt FEED.
Agents for Salem Flouring IIUls.
Corner Chenamus and Hamilton Streets
ASTORIA, OREGON.
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NATURE'S REMEDY.
Liver, Kidney, and Skin Diseases..
Malaria. Dyspepsia.
Biliousness.
PaiES in the Back and Ifoins,
Pimples and Blotches on the Skin,
Whether Hereditary.
Or Can ed by W.nkiv , or K(";s4
Can Only be Cured by the Use of
Largest Sale and itlost Satisfaction
)fx!l Mc-liU'lttO till tit ('.Mi'.
Sola b nil DrufcgNts and Medicine Dealers.
Jjt.GO per Roltlc C. lor ."55.00.
lilllilS YJRIBTIBS.
JCKO.IIIFX. ... 1'ROPIUKTOR
; WAI.TKKI'AKKS, - STAGK MANAGER
llngsigement of an entire
5EW TROtTIE
MISS HELENA RICHMAN,
Th? Gorman Nightingale.
MISS SUSIE LEE,
Song ani1 Dance Artist.
MISS MINNIE WILLIAMS,
Serio-comic Queen.
MISS KITTY FRANKLIN,
oubrettp. Al-o
HH. GEO. HEXDERSOX.
Ethiopian Comedian.
Together with a lie'.v
GRCHESTBA.
ruder the management of
IT.OF. CHARLES RICHARDS.
All the Old Favorites Retained.
Open all the Year l'eifnrmancc Every
Night Enure Change of Programme
Every Night, Comprising
SONGS, DANCES AHD ACTS.
We give the Best
Variety Entertainment
la the West.
The theatre is crowded nightly, and all
who have witnessed the entertainment pro
nounce It to be ouual to any xHen elsewhere.
Mr. Dili as a caterer (or the public's
juiiu-H'iiiriit c:iii not l eoiHil. Anybody
wishing t snenct a niaat emmis and
see sparkling wjt r.ml beauty without nl-t
gnrity, should improve the p;HKtunity ;:nd j
The company comjrlss the following woU-
kmmu Artists :
Mips Kannix Walton.
Miss Mamik Goodrich.
Mil. WALTHK I'AKKS.
Mil. ClIAS. l.At'KOWS.
Mi:. Wm. Morton.
All of which will appear nightly in their dif,
feruac specialties.
Open air concert every evening ; perform
ance commencing at 8 ; entrance to theatre
on Kenton street; private boxes on Chena
mus street.
New Stars in Hr.viil Succession !
ASK TOK-
TTnion India Eubber Co's
Turo Para Gum
CE.ACK PROOF
RUBBER BOOTS.
BZWARE OF IMITATIONS !
Re sure the Roots are stamped CRACK
PHOOFan the heels, and have the PURE
GUM SPRINGS on the too and instep,
which prevent treir cracking or breaking.
Wc are now making thcin with RUBBER
AXD ASBESTOS Holes -which will make
them last more than twice as long as any
Rubber boots made.
FOR SALE RY ALL DEALERS.
ALL KINDS KUHBEtt RELTING. PACK
ING, HOSE. SPRINGS. CLOTHING,
ROOTS AND SHOES. Etc
COODYEAR RUBBER CO.
R. 11. PEASE, Jr.
S.M.RUNYON. J
Agents.
Sau Erancisco.
MD CLEAMCE SALE!
to make room for more
Harttware ni SMp Clailsrj
A. VAN DUSEH & GO.
Will sill at cost their entire stoek of
HATS AHD CAPS3
BOOTS AHD SHOES.
These goods must be disposed of as we are
scon to receive another large lot of
Hardware and Ship Chandlery
And must have room to storo it.
IT PAYS
TO TRADE WITH ME !
"WHO?
FRANK ELBERSON,
SeasifleBaltery & ConfectiouBry.
Because my Goods are the Best,
and Always Fresh.
Cakes Candjes etc., furnished for Wedding
parties, on short notice, ami guaranteed to
give perfect satisfaction.
Cake ornamenting a specialty.
Opposite ii. IV. Jlllllic'li.
Drugs and Chemicals
If J. E. THOMAS, i
fty
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4uuxoi0
Pharmacist..
cr
AST0RIA.O
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lrcscriptions carefully compounded
Day or Night.
That Hacking Cough can be so
quickly cured by SliHoh's Care. We
guarantee it Sold by W.E. Dement.
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The 3sst Store in the City to get your RScney's Worth.
AiiKtniF. At: to iaj.lt ami I'hoiejrraiiU all Size and Prices.
Books from a Dim" Nvl to Webser's Unabridged ; C"nt Jewelry and Cutlery ; Writing
lks of all ; Hark Twain "a Sorap Hooks ; KiMe. Prayer Books ami Hymnals.
Also the Key to Heaven.
Ojnra an Marine Otasrs ; Draughting Instruments trom to cents to S.T0.CO a set
Wank Book.
And eery Urine you roult want in onrllne. Examine our gootis and prices hef ore goin
elew h.r. B. F. STEVENS & Co., City Book Store.
. '--gp -" 5Sr3 ' t- ' ypfg j
TER apply tutl.fCiptain. or to
2TIm k
SsauB
4rrcKssei: to .iackins & Montgomery.)
UCAI.EK IN
ksiesfms?sstm
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PLUMBING, GAS FITTING, AND CANNERY WORK
Attended to Prcmptly on Reasonable Terms.
c;ii:A5IUtf STREET, Xext to C J.-. Parker's Store.
THE
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Two doors cast of Occident Hotel,
GSIEi3'
vl.
GHAS- HEiLBORN,
5LAJSTTJFACTrjRER OF
FURNITURE Ss BEDDING
AND DEALER IN
Carpels, Oil Cloth, Wall Paper, Mirrors,
Window Shades, Lace Curtains, Picture Frames and Mouldings
WINDOW CORNICES AND CURTAIN POLES
Complete In every branch.
MARTIN OLSEN
DEALER IN
FURNITURE 25 BEDDING
Corner 3Kn.iu and &(iucmoqna Streets. Astoria, Oregon.
WINDOW SHADES AND TRIMMINGS; WALL PAPER ETC
A Complete Stock.
PRICES AS CHEAP AS QUALITY WILL AFFORD.
AT.I. KI3TOS OF FOSXITCKE KEPAIREI ASB TARMISOED
FOABB & STOKES,
G-KOCERIES
-AND
PROVISIONS.
AETCHOBS, EOPE
AND
C0SBAGE.
HARNESS AT SAM FRANCISCO
DDinco
liltULU.
A Full Line of House
Fnrnisliiiig Goods.
AT THE O. U. &. N. DOCK.
SOLID GOLD
JEWELRY,;
r o rv ri iai
ocan rms, trnains, watcnesj
Of every description.
The finest stock of Jewelry In Astoria.
E5T-AI1 goods warrantcdasreprcsented
GUSTAV HANSEN, JEWELER.
YOUR PATROISTAGE.
Is most respectfully soiicitod for tho
Auti CliinesB (steal) Laiflrj,
Commencing MONDAY, April 9, 1S83.
This Laundry will be ntn without China
help if it never makes a cent.
N. B. On account ot aU the tnachlnery
not being finished, we will not be able to
take family work brore the first of May.
wm. Mccormick,
Proprietor.
S.s ! Hew G-Jls !
OOTST QBE.
5TEAIWEK
CLARA PARKER
Ebsn P. Parker, Master.
For TOWING, FREIGHT orCHAR
II. U. JPAKILEIt.
Tin, Sheet Iron and Copper Ware.
A General Assortment of
HOUSEHOLD GOODS.
Agents for
Magee Stoves and Eanges
The Best Iu the market.
Piumbing goods of all kinds on hand. Job
work done in a workmanlike manner.
NEW MODEL
RANGE CAN BE HAD IN AS
TORIA ONLY OF
E, B. HAIVES,
AGENT
CALL AND EXAMINE IT, YOU
WILL BE TLEASED.
C. R. HAWES Is also agent for the
M patent Cooilnff Stoye
And other flrst-class stOTes.
Furnace Worlr, Steam Fit
rings, etc., a. specialty
STOCK AIiWAYS ON HAND.
- ASTORIA, OREGON.
J. H. D. GKRAY,
Vn0le3ale and ratall dealer in.
AZL ICIimS OF JPJEEJD,
Hay, Oats, Straw, Wood, Etc.
t (Jener.il storage and Wharfage on reason
! able terms. Foot of Becton street. Astoria
1 Oregon
LOOK HERE !
Wo respectfully inform the public that we
will always keep on hand the best quality of
Fresh and Cured Meat s
ALSO
Choice Family Groceries
Fresh Fruits, Vegetables, Crockery and
Glass-ware.
Ships, Hotels and Boarding Houses sup
plied on liberal terms.
A share of the public patronage Is respect
(dutsouciteu-
"WAREEN& THOMTSON.
Plumbing and Gas Fitting,
J.OKYEA BROS.
Plumhers, Gas, and Steam Fitters,
Jobbing Promptly Attended to-
A Full Supply ot
GAS FIXTURES, COCKS, STEAM FIT
TINGS, ETC., ALWAYS ON HAND.
All Work Guaranteed. Charges Moderate.
Chenamus street. opno3lteDamont's-Drnsr
Store, Astoria, Oregon.
RUDDOCK & LEVAKE,
PRACTICAL PLTfMBEES,
Has and Steam Fitter.
Have constantly on hand a general assort
ment of goods In our line. Joobing prompt
ly attended to. Estimates grron.
N. B. We guarantee our work.
Shop nearly opposlteO. R. & N. Co's dock.