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NEWS PF THE WEEK.
CHTITSTÎAN TTKUATD
College faculty, and Miss Amy Water
house, of Spokane Falls, on a visit of a
few weeks.
Among the departures of the past few
days is Mrs. Handley, of Ban Francisco,
returned home after several weeks visit
anmnfr_friends ^flf£j^c£cmpa_oied.. by
her brother, Mr. Thomas Rash, who
contemplates engaging in business in
the Golden Gate City.
turning with his family, from a visit to
relatives near Philomath, on Monday,
August ¿8, and just as they were about
crossing the river at Corvallis, their
little child, aged twenty months, was
taken with violent convulsions. It was
taken to the residence of Dr. T. V. B.
EtnT»;
died that evening at half-past nine.
The parents proceeded on tLeir home
ward journey, taking the remains with
them.
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A few days ago a panther that meas
ured eight feet was killed on the Yocolt
prairie by Messrs. Farrar and Lovejoy.
T£ was despatched
aftefr1bHef
but •V de-
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termined struggle ; the hungers coming
iuto such close quarters that the first
effective shot was got into its carcass by
thrusting the muzzle of the gun be
tween its distended jaws.
Portland.
Hon. M- C. George has returned and
is in splendid condition.
On August 30th, the congregation of
the First Christian churoh bid farewell
to their pastor; NTf." jBrtiC^WotvertoH?
who will shortly take his leave from
Portland to accept a professorship in
the Agricultural Uollege at Corvallis.
Mr. Wolvertan organized the church in
Pacific Coast.
this city abont three years ago, and has
A little -four year old dauglitef of
been its pastor ever since, always work John Bland, of Lebanon, came to her
ing f^thfnllv. and with zeafand intelli death a few days ago in a most pecul ar
gence. His resignation was much manner. She was found in the barn by
against the wishes of his entire congre her little brother, hanging by the neck.
gation. He was presented with a hand Attempting to get into a granery she
some silver pitcher and a set of hand- had raised one-of the slide boards and
painted china. The evening was also started to crawl through. The board
made the occasion of welcoming Mr- fell upon her neck and choked her to
; Wolverton’s successor, Mr. Bhadle, of death.
California.
Eastern.
The license to Bell liquor has been in
As announced, the public schools of creased from $25 to $10Q a year in Ger-
P hiladelphia , Aug. 29.—Wm. Hol-
the city opened August 30th with a large vias.
len, president of Girard College, died
attendance of pupils and all the teach
R. H. Scott will dry 12 tons of apples this morning.
ers. looking rosy and cheerful after the and plums on his farm near Butte creek,
M aysville , Ky., Aug. 29.—A heavy
summer vacation. Many of the classes this year.
rain yesterday filled the creeks until the
are already crowded, and the outlook is
It is said that oats will average 75 foundation of the bridge in East Mays
good for a much larger attendance bushels and wheat CO to the acre, in the ville and 4 or five bridges on the Ken
than ever before. The hot and sultry Powder river valley.
tucky Central railroad washed out.
weather was oppressive in the confine
S. B. McCord has corn growing in Mrs. Deatby was killed by lightning.
ment of the school-rooms and all felt his field near Baker City that now meas
L ittle F alls , N. Y., Aug. 30.—There
belter when the first day was over.
ures over ll feet high.
1s a new type oFTever here. “1 hive
A 'hot wave Btruck Portland, on the ■ Wild plumbs are abundant in Ump died and 28 are sick. "Physicians are
30th. Though the thermometer at the qua valley.
investigating.
signal office marked only 91°, the day
Corn looks well in Rogue river valley
P hiladelphia , Aug. 30.—Ill Russian
was the most oppressive for years. this year.
refugees were sent back to Liverpool
After dark the air grew cool and custom-
Over §500 were raised in New Tacoma this morning.
• ary blankets could nQt be dispensed and given the mother and sister of John
N ew Y ork , Aug. 30.—The quality of
with.
Mayor,
the
carpenter
who
fell
from
the
oysters
this season is reported finer
Active preparations are in progress
roof
of the new grain warehouse and than usual and supply immense.
for the Mechanics’ Fair, which opens
- L eadville , Ang. 30—A heavy snow
on the 21st inst. A force of men are at . was killed a fortnight ago.
Francois Jaques, a Canadian. French stoim occurred last night and this
work on decoration and rearrangement
man, who had lived on French Prairie morning.
of the interior.
since 1836, died a few days ago, aged
N ew Y ork , Aug. 30.—A Herald's
Mon mouth anil Vicinity.
107
years.
special
from Texas thows that during
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The dwelling of John Kirts, of Green the recent flood 120 persons perished.
''"More dust than common in these
parts.
ville, was burned one night last week.
M atamoras , Sept. 3.—The epidemic
The threshing is now about finished. Nothing was saved except a»little bed is slowly on the decrease to-d.iy.
father cool and cloudy, which helps
The railroad and wagon crossing of ding. Loss, §1000.
A
large
barn
belonging
to
Mr.
Bisbee
decrease
the fever. A small number
the same are being well graveled. The
on
Gale
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creek,
near
the
old
McLeod
of new cases have occurred during the
company are fitting their line for heavy
mill, in Washington county, was burned day ending at 9 a . m . Only 8 deaths oc
business.
The farmers south of town along the with its entire contents last week. The curred in the city.
H avana , Sept. 2.—13 deaths from
railroad, are hauling their wheat to the later included the year’s harvest, a
side of the track, and the conductor seeder, hay rake and other farming im yellow fever in the past week.
C hicago , Sept. 1.—A special from
drops them a fiat ear in the evening plements. The fire caught from a pile
of
rubbish
that
had
been
fired.
which they load and the morning train
Columbia, S. C., says two Mormon mis
The dwelling house of Adam Rader sionaries who have been making many
brings it to town free of charge. That’s
about two miles from Corvallis, was converts in York county, have been no
accomodation.
burned with its contents, last Monday. titled by a citizens’ committee to leave
The storage of grain at the warehouse
Loss, 8300.
at once or they will be hanged.
of Steel & Co., here is double what was
Mrs. Joseph Pearl, living near Har
A lbuquerque , Aug. 31.—A heavy
expected. They are running all the
risburg, accidentally scalded to death rain in this part for the last three days
time to their full capacity.
her three year old child on Tuesday the finished up to day with a snow storm in
Preparations for College work are ac 31st.
the mountains. The peaks of the Landre
tive in p .11 departments. A large force
Hop picking has commenced in the range are now as white as winter.
of hands are at work to complete the hop fields near Buena Vista. Indians
buildings, others are arranging form, are arriving from the Siletz and Grand
Foreign.
ture Ac., others are preparing music Ronde Reservations. The yield will be
V ienna , Aug. <30,—A« bail storm oc
for the opening exercises, and the good, and the quality was never better. curred near Pcsth Monday, destroying
Faculty are busy arranging and laying Hop raisers have been offered 40 cents vineyards and maize fields, and partly
out the work of the session.
demolishing fifty houses. Many work
per pound, but will not sell.
Mr. Bristow arrived on Wednesday
A son of Judge Hayden, of Polk Co., men were killed.
evening and will begin fitting up his was found in the field in an unconscious
V ienna , Aug. <31. —Greeks were ag
wagon and carriage shop and putting in condition by hirf father last Thursday gressors in the frontier affairs.
the machinery as rapidly as possible.
, R ome , Aug.-31. — Specie payments will
evening. He is supposed to have been
Among the arrivals of the past week thrown from his horse. He was taken not be resumed until April.
are Mrs. Granger from Portland to take to Salem where he is receiving careful” • B erlin , Aug. 31.—Jahann Holbig,
the celebrated German sculptor is dead,
charge of the primary department in medical treatment.
the College, Prof, J, M. Powell, of the
As Mr. Hyde, of Harrisburg, was re aged 08.
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M adrid , Aug. .31.—An official dis
patch from Manila states that 531 na
tives and seven Spaniards haxe died
there of cholera Tuesday and Wednes
day:
L ondon , Sept. 2—There has been a
heavy gale in England and Scotland,
■ea n a i nn a arii j u ji.
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Business Locals.
The popular firm of J. H. Robbins &
Hon,of this city, have just added a large
stock of printed mnsio to their already
large invoices, embracing all the latest
and most popular sheet mnsic and
standard
musical works
for instruction
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instrument or.for vocal practica.
Yon can buy anything in theii large
store as cheap by mail aB though yon
were here. Read their advertisement,
in this paper, and send to them for'
what you want in music, instruments,
pictures and fiames, bracket«, etc.
3 he ladies of Monmouth and vicinity
should not forget that Miss Paradine
Doughty, a first-class Dressmaker, con
tinues her business at the millinery
store of Miss Emma Waller, and will
tike pleasure in giving you a neat fit in
the lattst style. Drop in and see her.
Fruit jars, jellyXframes, groceries,
paints and oils can be had cheap at
Dawson’s drug store. ,
When in Portland, don’t forget the
Pacific Boot and Shoe House. The
leading Boot and Shoe dealers are
Cardwell, Bennett & Co., 109 First St.
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The “ Little Gallery Ren nd the Cor-
nër
_ .•** Yamhill St., near 4tb, is making
Cabinet Photos for $4, and Cards 32 per
dozen. Satisfaction guaranteed or
money refunded.
■■ Jno. A. MacDonald, of the Salem -
Marble and Granite Works, Commer
cial Street, south of the post offioe,
manufactures all kinds of monuments:
Italian marble a speciality. Prices re
duced one-half
N ew M usic .—Send stamp to Wiley B.
Alien, most popular music dealer, Port
land, Or., for complete catalogue and
eample copy “ Musical Pastime.** All
orders by mail filled promptly.
The Household Sewing Machine took
the first premium at the great Man
chester (England) Exposition for the
best family Sewing Machine. John B.
Garrison, general agent, 167 3rd St.,
Portland, Oregon.
Mrs. C. J. DeLetts, Dress and Cloak
Maker ; also Ulsters and Dolmanw.
Catting and Fitting a specialty. Ap
prentices wanted. Inquire or call at
North-west Cor. Fourth and Salmon
Sts., Portland. Room No. 3.
12-4m
F. E. Beach & Co., 103 First
Street, Portland, carry a complete line
of painter’s stock, wind >w glass, ready
mixed paints, lubricating oils, brushes,
doors, glazed windows, etc. Catalogue
and Price list furnished on application.
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NOTICK.
My wife, Elizabeth J. Morrison, hav
ing left my home without cause, I for
bid an/ person crediting her on my
account.
T homah J. M orrison .
FOR SALE.
[Notice« in this column, ten cents per line
each insertion. ] .
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íE TWO SEATED. FOUR SPRING
hack, nearly as good as new. Will
be sold reasonable. Apply at this office.
A in DWELLING
HOUSE AND LOTS,
Monmouth. Pleasant, retired
location. Price low. Apply in person
or by letter to the office of the H eralo
for further iaformaUou,
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