The T. J. Kendall farm, situated 3 miles beyond Thatcher, has been sold to Richard Reycraft of this city for a consideration of $3000. Q. B. HARDIN Rev. Moon of Eugene, will speak in the Christian church Sunday morning and evening, Dec. 18. A cordial invitation is extended to all. Cor res po nd ence Eclectic System of Shorthand Simple, Legible, Brief. Edward Curran, formerly of this city and laterly the pastor of the Hillsboro Congregational church, assumed com­ plete management of the Condon Times on Dec. 3. yr Theoretical and Practi­ cal Bookkeeping by — The “ Blue Front” Drug Store wil have an elegant line of perfumes, toilet articles, albums, stationery, etc. for Christmas presents at right prices.— Dr. Hines, proprietor. ■■¿J I have added to my Correspondence School of Eclectic Shorthand, a prac­ tical course in — Washings taken at the City Laun­ dry on Tuesdays and after cannot be promised that week. Have your laun­ dry ready early Monday mornings to insure delivery the same week. I have employed to instruct, a man competent to give instructions in this work. W e begin work December 19, 1904. Students wishing to begin with us call Friday and Saturday at office over Hines’ drug store, or address Oregon Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Morgan were delightfully surprised by their neigh­ bors last Saturday evening, the occasion being the 36th anniversary of their marriage. It was a genuine sur­ prise but this in no way interfered with the pleasure and social good time of the occasion. Miss Daisy had charge of the affair and had prepared a dainty luncheon for the assembled guests. Those present were: Mr. and Mrs. L. M. Morgon, Mr. and Mrs. M. Peterson, Mr. and Mrs. M. S. Allen, Mr. and Mrs. Milne, Mr. and Mrs. E. Meresse, Mr. and Mrs. A. G. Hoffman, and Mr. and Mrs. George Markee. The Hillsboro young ladies have ganized a band. Already some musicians have made arrangements instructions. The president of the ganization is Miss Jennie Greer. 0. B. HARDIN, Forest Grove, The City Laundry which has been in operation in this city for the past two or three weeks is receiving the hearty support of all, which it de­ serves. Manager Jackson states that he is extremely gratified with the manner in which everybody is show­ ing their patriotism and will en­ deavor to make the City Laundry the best ever. — In most any of the stores can be found something suitable for Xmas gift for one or two persons in a family, but in the Bazaar there is plenty of suitable gifts for everybody. Book-keeping and Commercial Studies S fl Ia a recent letter to the P. U. athletic management, J. E. McCraugh- ren, who coached the track team last spring, stated he would not be able to return to take charge of the athletic squad this year. This is a matter of regret to the P. U. athletes for Jack had worked his way into the hearts of the students. Miss Edna Hicks, the teacher at the Meade school house, will resign her position this week. The recent death of her sister, Mrs. Alice Clark, making it necessary. Single and Double Entry 8 Tom Sain, of Patton’s Valley, was in the city the past week renewing acquaintances. The Fleur de Lis will meet with — Santa Claus at Watrous & Allen Co. Miss Manchey Langley on Tuesday evening, Dec. 20th. — See the young lady doll at the Squire W. R. Stephens, of Dilley, Magnet. was shaking hands with Forest Grove Mrs. Nicholson was in Portland last friends last Tuesday. Monday. Mrs. E. B. James and little son, Rev. and Mrs. Barber were in Port­ returned Monday evening from a short land Monday last. stay in the metropolis. —Good country bran, 820 per ton, J. H . Wescott, the Gaston merchant at Crescent Mills. passed through the Grove Monday Paul Sexton of Portland, visited his bound for the metropoiis. parents over Sunday. — Watrous & Allen Co. are right up- Linas Brown, of Cornelius, was in \ to-date with Chistmas goods. the Grove, Tuesday. Rev. George Zimmerman and Charlie Mr. and Mrs. Fred Watrous visited Mertz have built a side walk along in Portland, Tuesday. their property on Third street. Steven Blank made a business trip to — Before buying the good things for Portland last Tuesday. the holidays, call and see us for prices. State Senator, E. W. Haines was a Bump & Co. Telephone 893. Portland visitor, Friday. County Superintendent of Schools, Miss Maud Shannon made a hurried M. C. Case of Hillsboro, was transact- j ing business in the Grove Tuesday. trip to Hillsboro, Monday. Ulah Hanna has given up his work — The Bazaar is doing a tremendous at the Condenser and returned to his business in Xmas goods now. ' old stand at Johnson’s Livery Bam. Mrs. E. Meresse was a Portland — Fresh, fancy groceries, nuts, visitor the forepart of the week. cookies and candies at the Pacific gro­ John Pitman, of Gales Cieek, was cery. C. H . Standbridge, proprietor. in the city Saturday afternoon. — Amethyst enameled ware, the W. J. Wall, the Hillsboro band kind that don’t chip off. C. F. Harris, leader, was in the city Tuesday. Hardware, near Farmer’s & Merchant’s • — Peacock flour, Eastern Oregon ' Bank. The fine meerschaum pipe which Miss Peerl Smith, of the Argus has been on exhibition at the Confec­ tionery store was awarded to Fred Bel- force, visited in the Grove Sunday. 1 linger. Jeff Hayden moved to Dick Rode’s R. W. McNutt, the enterprising real farm in Patton’s Valley, Thursday. estate agent of Cornelius, made this Mrs. B. Hay and Miss Flora Pollock office a pleasant call, Monday after- visited in Hillsboro Monday afternoon. 1 noon. Rev. C. F. Clapp preached at Hills­ — Lounges and couches made to boro Congregational church, Sunday. order from $5.00 and upwards. C. F. — Fancy Barred Plymouth Rock Harris, near Farmer’s & Merchant’s cockerels, for sale at Ritchey & Wells. Bank. A. Rueter, who owns a splendid Dr. and Mrs. Roberts, the eye specialists, left Monday for North Yam­ vineyard some three miles west of town ! was transacting business in Portland, hill. Monday. Pete Elliot, of Idaho, is a guest of E. Hubbert, formerly engaged in the Gordons at their farm north of i business in the Grove, was here Thurs- town. ' day renewing acquaintances with Mrs. F. M. Price was the guest of Mrs. H . V. Gates, at Hillsboro, last friends. Mrs. A. S. Venen, accompanied by week. Attorney L. Langley of Portland, her daughter, Miss Bessie, spent a few was the guest of his parents over 1 days in Portland this week visiting friends. Sunday. —Chase & Sanborn Coffee is all the — Come in and see the handkerchief display at Watrous & Allen Co. It is rage now. Nearly everybody is buy­ ing it, and it’s sold by Watrous & immense. Allen Co. Mr. H . R. Kay, was in town Thurs­ — Have your mattress renovated. day and renewed his subscription to C. F. Harris, Upholsterer and mattress The News. maker. Harvey Baldwin has purchased the Walt Smith, the proprietor of the Emerson cottage near Rev. George “ Halfway House” on the Wilson River Zimmerman’s. tollroad, was in the city Thursday, Mrs. Anna Dixon was in Potrland Monday and while there replenish her transacting business. the Republican party at the city by the Willamette falls. H e was on his way to Corvallis in the interest of some government work with which he is connected. Col. Wm. H unter leaves h r Los Angeles, Cal., the 17th inst. to visit his brother for several months. During his absence from the Grove, his resi­ dence will be occupied by the Rev. Herbert Boyd, the new Congregational pastor. This week, Rev. Boyd’s family is the guest of Prof, and Mrs. Robertson. Carl Christian is at Greenville this week. A dozen or so of young people wished to be initiated into the myster­ ies of "tripping the light fantastic.” School (r AT VERT’S HALL, FRIDAY EVENING, DECEMBER, 16. or­ At Vert’s hall, Friday evening under the auspices of the football team 16 of this place, will appear Frank Brown, the charcoal artist whose picture ap­ for pears above. or­ Mr. Brown is a young man of unusual talent in this line and many of his cartoons have appeared in the press of the state. This is not Mr. Brown’s — When in need of groceries, don’t first appearance in this line of work, but he has appeared on the stage at points fail to telephone, or better yet, call in Washington with abundant success. Mr. Brown is a Forest Grove boy and is deserving of a large audience, and see the new grocery store, near which he no doubt will have the pleasure of seeing. the depot. We carry a full line of “ Frank Brown is a sketch artist of no mean ability. H e has visited Monopole goods. C. L. Bump & Co. our schools and given an exhibition of his splendid work in caricature, which Mrs. Watters returned Monday is both interesting and instructive.” PROF. R. W. KIRK, Some unknown parties entered W. evening from a month’s visit at Walla N ewberg , O regon . G. Beach’s bam on Third street last Walla, Wash. She was the guest of Sunday night and made way with some her son Frank, who recently removed The stockholders of the Banks Hall that it does, causes one to think of this apples he had put away for the winter. there to engage in the insurance Association, will give a dance in their life as he should. When “ Death” In order to make believe that the ap­ business. hall on Friday night, December 23. summoned “ Everyman” he was not ples were eaten up by the horse, the Mr. and Mrs. G. R. Beach enjoyed Walker’s orchestra will be in atten­ prepared to go and begged to be uninvited visitors untied the animal a visit the past week, from Mr. and dance. Tickets, including good oyster spared, but to no avail. “ Everyman” and turned him loose in the bam but Mrs. Isaac White who live some six supper, $1.00. Everybody is invited then appeals to his associates, who the faithful quadruped would not be an miles beyond Buxton. Mrs. White to attend. each in turn forsake him. I t’s a beau­ accomplice in this pilfering episode came in to see her nephew, Gales tiful lesson and should the American Miss Lina Linneham of the Conserv­ stage present more such plays, the but found his way to the yard Church. where he feasted on green grass atory of music; and Miss Anna world would be better. until morning. Mr. Beach states that Librarian J. T. Fletcher reports a English the violinist, and formerly a Emest Rands of Oregon City, was it is very evident the apples were large attendance each evening at the student at P. U. will appear in New- Free reading room. There is need of \ berg, at a musical this Thursday. here Saturday evening the guest of old carried away by the intruders and not a few additional chairs and any contrib­ Both young ladies are members of the time friends, Mr. and Mrs. John An­ eaten up by the hoise for the boxes in ution in up-to-date reading matter will i musical organization known as the derson. Mr. Rands was county sur­ which the fruit had been placed had veyor of Clackamas Co. for four years disappeared. A whip had also been be cheerfully received. Elko Quartette. and is prominent in the councils of I removed from the buggy. Peter Fielbert, of Banks, was in Fred Everson, well known here as a town Monday and called on his friend, student some years ago, now matrei- j J. H. Davis. Peter will move to ulated as a sophomore at Stanford Uni- j Eagle Cliff, Wash., in a few weeks versity, is winning laurels at that in sti-; where he has accepted a position as tution. Everson is president of th e , H e a d q u a rte rs fo r P e ed, S e e d s , night watchman in the cannery at that sophomore class, leader of this class! place. debating team, and has been selected | The Newberg Enterprise speaking to play a part in the annual class play. of “ Peck’s Bad Boy” theatrical troupe Mrs. A. B. Todd, who is spending says: “ the play was really vulgar and Bran, Short* and Mill Feed». Oil M eal, W hole and C racked Corn, Lum p Salt, Lim e and Cem ent, the winter away from this city on ac­ the outfit ought to have been arrested. Land P laster, FLOUR— M innesota H ard W heat, Eastern Oregon H ard W heat, V alley W heat. count of her health, has removed We doubt not but that this is their last C o m e in a n d ¡¡et p r ic e s from Ashland to Chico, Cal. where her Ritchey & Wells, appearance in Newberg. It had better F r e e d e liv e ry In tow n sister, Mrs. Haberly, now resides. Forest G rove, Oregon b e.” Mrs. Todd has sent word home that — Rough or dressed lumber deliv­ she is much improved in health and ered to any part of the city or county. expects to return home on the - Slab wood delivered to any place in For­ 23rd inst. est Grove or Cornelius at $2.00 per Professors Ferrin, Chapman, Fam- cord. Leave orders with Francis Ber­ ham and Prof. Bach of the University, nard, Ed. Naylor, M. W. Patton or the News Office. Orders taken by phone. and several others of this city, visited Portland Saturday and attended the o p . R R D e p o t ! ! Crescent Flour is the Best. — Nothtng makes a nicer Christmas play “ Everyman,” at the Marquiam. Patronize Home Industry. present than a Camera. You can get “ Everyman” is unlike the general run F o re s t O ro v e one at cost until Jan. 1 at Dr. Hines of plays. It is a religious production Drug Store. and carrying with it the great morality Tiling, Gedar Posts and Shingles Crescent Mill hard wheat, at Ritchey & Wells. millinery stock. — 75x115 on business street of — Furniture upholstered and re­ nelius. 2 large buildings, one paired by C. F. Harris, near Farmer’s cement basement, $600. R. W. 1 Nutt, real estate agent, Cornelius, & Merchant’s Bank. Cor­ with Mc- Ore. A List to Keep That you will want* t*o look over for a good Xmas Dinner. We always carry a full line of t*he following: Lemon peel Cod fish Sweet pickles Orange peel Smoked salmon Sour Mountain honey Bananas Olives Fresh fish Corned beef All Kinds Cheese “ Lettuce Celery Cranberries Sweet Potatoes Hubbard Squash Apples “ “ Dressed Veal “ Nuts “ Beef “ Pork Mutton Cabbage Parsnips Beets Carrots Cauliflower Salt Herring Oranges Dates “ Salmon Citron “ Macherel Lemons Pineapple Green Peppers Turnips Kraut Onions Dressed Turkey “ Chicken “ “ Ducks Geese And a hundred ot*her good things to eat*, under one roof. Yours for the right* prices, M cIVam er Forest Grove, & Johnson Oregon