The ESTACADA NEWS tion to his residence. Mrs. A. F. Shultz returned home P U B L IS H E D E V E R Y T H U R S D A Y B Y from Oregon City, Tuesday, H. A. W ILLIAM S - « ---- ------ --- ------------------------- .- j Judge Henry McGinn of Portland Entered at the postoffice in Estacada, Or. was at The Estacada, Wednesday. as second class mail. Advertising rates made known on appli­ cation. Copy for publication and change of ad copy must be handed in not later than Wednesday morning to insure pub­ lication for that week. SUBSCRIPTION RATES One Year Six Months SI 00 .50 If paid in advance APRIL 20, 1905 The annual convention of the Or­ egon Development League occures April 26 and 27 in the Marquam theater in Portland. It is expected that ever branch of the league will be represented, every organization is entitled to representation at this convention. The object is to work out ways and means for the devel­ opment of the state. The Estacada Development League should be rep­ resented at the convention by it's President, Major \V. K Haviland. The Japanese and Russian fleets are watching each other from a safe distance of a few hundred miles. I t is feared that if the squadrons keep on there may be something happen­ ing that will make more good' Rus­ sians and Japs. The Russian main squadron is in a French port and the Japanese are endeavoring to get France involved in trouble, and if such a thing takes place Great Bri- tian will take a hand in the war. Readers of The News will notice •1 change in the furniture store ad. It is now Cooper & Hyman. The new firm is enlarging the stock and will make every effort to meet the wants of the people. They will give special attention to the undertaking work. Mr. Eyman has had 29 years experience in this line of work. Surveyor Kinnard in the employ of the townsite company has made a survey for a road to run east from town along the south side of J. \V Shafford's place. This will give the people living east of town a more direct route to the city. Fires were started in the engines of the wood working factory Wed­ nesday, and Mr. A. Whistle, the leading solo whistler, ran off a few notes as a little exercise before the engagement of the season begins. T. J. Reagan returned, Tuesdav . from Boise City where he went to make arrangements t o move his family here. He has purchased a five acre tract on the East side of town. Prof. E. S. Surface was in Oregon City last Saturday in conference with Supt. Zinser and others in re­ gard to Clackamas county's educa­ tional exhibit at the Lewis & Clark Fair. Mrs. C. A. Bither is having the small vacant room next to her can­ dy store converted into an ice cream < parlor to lie used in connection with the confectionary business. A. W. Eekerson and R. A. Strat-' ton were passengers to Portland last Sunday. W. P Ready was out the first of the week on business for the railroad company. Baker Lichthorn is having his bakery fixed up with a number of noticable improvements. George H. Sanford and family are going on the Hoffman farm near Garfield which they have rented. Lew Tucker and family moved to Sellwood, and will remain there un­ til work at The Oaks is completed. Mrs. W. A. Heylman was called to Spokane last Sunday by a mes­ sage announcing the death of an uncle. Mrs. T. J. Mathews is not quite so well, having again suffered a re- laps. She may lie taken to Port­ land for treatment. The wagon repair shop and black­ smith shop of Hall & Wertz at the corner of Zobrist and Fourth streets is nearing completion. A. Morrow is adding a nice large addition to his residence which will make their home one of the finest in the suburban district. Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Cunning­ ham of Cazadero have’ moved here, and are living in the' house vacated by Lew Tucker's family. There seems to be a desire on the part of those who know, to purchase desireable city property before the rise in prices takes place. Mrs. H. A. Williams spent the past week with her people in Port­ land, and at the home of Mr and Mrs. J. R. Landsborough in Oregon City. A ball game is expected to take place on the local diamond, Sunday, between the home team and either the Cazadero nine or a nine from Portland. Mr. and Mrs. B. O. Boswell have sold a half acre of their property to John Page. Mr. Page will build a residence on the lot and make their home here. I’ri s'dent Roosevelt is enjoying a good time hunting in wild and wol- ly West, while some of the promi­ nent journals are worn-ing them selves about what the president will do in the next campaign. Will Practice Law Mr. W. A. Heyhr.an has bought two lots on the Boulevard driveway and also a lot on Main street. He has already begun to build for tem­ porary living purposes, and intends building a business block as soon as possible. Mr. Heylman is a prac­ ticing attorney, and in connection with the banking business, he will practice law in Clackamas county. It appears that this should be a fine location and field for the business in which Mr. Heylman will engage Wm. Delap is building an addi­ in, and we wish him success. We find our old quarters much too small to meet the wants of our patrons. Have therefore, been compelled to .extend & make improvements. We want your trade, and this M EANS YOU. We will aim to keep in stock what you want and need, in order to merit your patronage. Do you need anything in the line of GOOD, SUBSTANTIAL THINGS to eat, wear, or work with. Meat Flour Canned goods Oat, Wheat flakes Grape, nut Force Postum Potatoes Onions Parsnips Cabbage We have them Muslins Calico Ginghams Flannels Flannelettes Dress goods Waistings Suitings Hoisery Corsets Supporters Shoes Rubbers Vests Pants Shirts Collars Cuffs Teas Cuff buttons Collar.buttons Carrots REED & BARR The Estacada Pharmacy «s a Spalding Base Ball Good Bats, Balls, Gloves, Etc. Fishing Tackle A complete assortment of fishing sundries. Split Bamboo Jointed Rods, $1.50 and up. Quadruple multiplying Reels, Baskets with the latest style shoulder straps, Propeller Baits, etc................. Just In-Writing Paper The newest designs in box writing papers, Crhepes, and Tissues— assorted colors Wakelee’s Squirrel Poison Is the best . A a t it t . t m i . » .« . t.t. i , i i . t ..« , », v -r-r-r-r ■ r ,P T V *r'l**r*P 'r,VTTT> rTTT,r*P *P T ,? ‘,rTT,r,P 1l' i* Rev. H. E. Stubbs has received Jim Deier stole ahorseof J. Mock a letter from the Oregon Water and traded it to Henry Coomer, of Power Townsi e Company which Springwater for another horse that says that the company will give lot has not been located. He gave Coo­ 8, block 18. to the Gospel Workers mer his personal check for $12.50 church denomination for a church and borrowed a saddle, spying he site. Mr. Stubbs has accepted the would leave it at a place in Oregon kind offer, and has already made - City. Coomer went to town but considerable progress in securing found no funds in the bank and no aid for a church building. Work saddle. Mock had offered $25 for on the edifice will lie begun as soon his horse. Sheriff Shaver bought as passible. the horse and now the hunt is on Your name should be on our Sub list. for the thief.