No. 3. The LOCAL AND PERSONAL NEWS. Farmers’ institute, Estacada Dec. 22 . A new stock of Christmas goods at Reed & Cooper’s, Don’t forget the Christmas dinner to be served at the Hotel Estacada. C. H. Shutte has sold his farm at Lacenter, and has leased the Park hotel until April i. The little son of Mr. and Mrs. J. F. Lovelace is just recovering from quite a severe sickness. The Estacada fire company is pur­ chasing a new fire bell, 34 inches in diameter and to cost about 45.00. W. J. Mountane of Mankato, and T. J. Hanifyof Anoka, Minn., were here with A . F. Campbell, Wed. Rev. McPherson will preach in Estacada next Sunday at 11 a. m. and Rev. Stubbs will preach in the evening. Mrs. Bither has a very nice dis­ play of Christinas toys and novelties at her Candy Store. Also fresh taffy every week. Posters will soon 1 * out announc­ ing a Grand Hard Time Ball New Y ear’s Eve by the Estacada Amusement Club. The ladies of the Sewing Circle wish to thank the public for the lib­ eral patronage given them at their supper and luncheon. Charles Perry met with quite an accident Monday by falling against a double bladed ax, receiving a bad cut on the right side of his body. R. A. Stratton of Sand Point, Ida­ ho, was here this week investigating the future prospects of the tow r, and he has rented the Carpenter residence. His family will arrive here later. Mr. Stratton is an old friend and acquainta ce of A. F. Campbell. Messrs. Morrow and-Boner have the contract of moving the ware­ house building across the railroad track and put it on a lot in the west jxirt of town for the new Estacada Wooden Mat u'acturing Company. This company is formed for the pur­ pose of turning out all kinds of fin­ ished wood material,and P. Turner & Co. of Portland have agreed to take all the factory will turn out. T A L B E R T -R Y C K M A N . On Saturday, December 10, 1904, occured the marriage of Miss Jessie Talbert to Mr. M. L. Ryckman. The marriage took place at the home of Mr. and Mrs. John Talbert, parents of the bride, in Clackamas, Rev. W. B Moore officiating. The young people are well known here and in Clackamas county, and have many friends who wish them a long and happy married life. Estacada News Estacada, Oregor, Thursday, December 15, 1904. The past week has been rather damp, yesterday’s rain ending in a regular downpour. Today has been bright and warm. Mrs. Edward Oblander returned home Saturday from Portland after attending the funeral of her mother, Mrs. Anna Smith. H. W. Downing and three chil­ dren are expected home this week, from Fair Oaks, Cal. where they have been on a visit to Mr. Down­ ing’s parents. Y e editor and wife were pleasant­ ly surprised last Friday by a visit from Miss Adelle and Mazelle Mul- key, former friends and acquaintan­ ces from Douglas county. They are teaching at Dodge and Springwater respectively. Garfield news came in just as we were closing the last form, but room is made for: A 2-year old, roan steer, said to belong to Ed. Burnet of Eagle Creek, is at the farm of J. P. Irvin. The steer is marked with a slit in the left ear, and a half un­ der-crop on the right ear. Three of our young, town ideas organized themselves into a royal triumvirate last Sunday, and arming themselves with artillery, they sal­ lied out to see and to conquor the world. However, they got no furth­ er than Eagle Creek where they were overtaken at 12 o ’clock Sunday night in an old shack by a searching party and were brought back and were perfectly delighted to return. Wednesday evening the Ladies’ Sewing Circle served supper to the public at the Portland restaurant at 25c a plate, and Thursday noon they served luncheon at 15c a plate. The receipts amounted to $28.80 which is to lie expended in getting up a Christmas tree for the children. After seeing and partaking of the dinner the Circle served we are cer­ tain the Chrirtmas tree and doings will be a grand succe-s. When In Town put your horses up at the 10c barn $1 THE NEW STORE WITH THE NEW GOODS. Our Groceries are the best and freshest. A full line of Dry Goods, Rub­ ber Goods, Shoes and Rubbers. Highest price paid for all Coun­ try produce. Our prices are as low as the lowest. Give us a trial and be convinced. Gotzian Loggers & Shoes are the Best YOURS FOR BUSINESS Reed & Cooper, General Merchandise Thos. J. CURTIS, .... P io n e e r R e a / E s ta te M a n o f E s ta c a d a .... ♦ Improved farms, Wild lands and Timber claims for sale Also some excellent town lots N O T A R Y P U B L IC A Parlor Lamp FREE Try a pound of our 25c tea, with every purchase you have a chance to draw for a beautiful parlor lamp We keep a nice stock of STAPLE 4 FANCY GROCERIES C. F .H O W E E s ta c a d a , O regon Oregon W a te r P o w e r & R a ilw a y Co. TIME CARD | Cars leave Kstacada at 8:07, 9:37, 11:37 A. M. Cars leave Portland at 7:30,9:45,11:30, A. M. and 1:37, 3:22, 5:37, 9 P. M. and i : jo , 3:40, 5, 7,15 P. M.,