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HILLSBORO, WASHINGTON COUNTY, ORLOON, FK1DAY, I)KC'.& 11)04
VoU'MK 32
Number 31
(jillsboro Independent.
BY D. W. BATH.
OH E IMII.I.AK FKHVEARIN ADVANCE
Republican in Politic.
Auvr.uriHi.su Hatis: liilay, 10 cent
sn iiit li, singla column, (or four Inser
tions; rtsu.ling' uolutMi, 0110 cent s word
eat-h inaerlioii (notliiux Ira thai) 15
cmuIm) : uroloMfiuual carls, one i rich, f 1
uioiilli ; l.xltfe cartla, $15 ft year, puy
bit) quarterly, (notices mid resolutions
(ret) to ailvertlmnu lodge .
COMMISSIONER'S
PROCEEDINGS
BIG GRIST Or BILLS ALLOWED
PROFESSIONAL CARDS.
E. B. TONGUE
ATTORNEY AT LAW
Hillsboro, Oregon.
Office: Rooms 3. 4 and 6, Morgan Blk
W. N. BARRETT
ATTORN KY-AT LAW
Hillaboro, Oregon.
Office: Central Block, Rooma 8 and 7
BENTON BOWMAN
ATTORNEY -AT-LAW
Hillaboro, Oregon.
Ollice, in Union lilk.. with S. B. Hunton
THOS. H. TONGUIJ JR..
ATTORN EV-AT-LAW
NOTAKY PUBLIC
Ollice: koom d, 4 and S, Morgan Block
Hillaboro, Oregon.
S. T. LINKLATER. M. B. C. M.
PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON.
Hillaboro, Oregon.
Office, inquire, ter The Delta Drug
Btore. Ollice hours H to 12 ; 1 to 0, and
In the evening (rom 7 to H o'clock.
J. P. TAMIESIE, M. D.
S. P. R. R. SURGEON
Hillaboro, Oregon.
Ri-nlilenoe rorni-r Third and Main; ofltee op
tain iivcr Delta drun elore: hour. . 11 to It m.
1 to A and 7 low p. in. Ttlehoue lu r.autenne
rom Iwlie itru alure. All call promptly aua-
wered day or ulxhl.
F. A. BAILEY, M. D.
PHYSICIAN AND SUROEON
Hillaboro, Oregon.
Office: MorRan-Dalley block, np
atalrn, rooma 11', 13 and 15. Residence
S. W. ror. Base Line and Second its.
Berth 'phonea.
F. J. BAILEY, M. D.
PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON
Hillaboro, Oregon.
Office: Morgan-Bailey block, up
atalra with K. A. Bailey. Residence,
N. E. corner Third and Oak ata.
A. B. ISAILKY, M. IX,
PHYSICIAN A.NI SURGKON,
Hillsboro, Oregon.
Oftine niter Uailrjr'a lru HUira. Ome boon
from H..KI ti U; l.i to tl, and 1 lot Kealilenes
(bird bunas nurth of city el.-olrle UiiM plant.
t:lla promptly alteuiled Uar or night. Holb
'ptiouoa. aeptM-o
MARK B. BUMP,
ATTOKNKY-AT-LAW..
Notary I'ublic ami Collections.
HII.LSIIOKO, ORK.
VM$atyoCi
Three Unit's iliiily, Morning, Noon
and Night, w ith the II next frca
am! run-d moats. Gift) ti your
order (or your llncnta clioiw, teuku,
roantH, etc., and we can fill it en
tirely to your nut infliction. Try
our fancy lard, ln-nt in HillnlHiro.
HOUSLEY & HAN SHEW.
PiuvtKHor to HoiiMlcyA Ftninott.
K. UARRETSON
DR. W.
will riT voi r rvu
With glasses that are ahaolutely correct.
He don't have to exi'riinent on you, aa
hia nioilern instruments detect the
malleHt error. No ain, no medicine
or "drops" used. He does tiot charge
fancy prices. Call and see him at 135
(ith street Corner Alder. Portland. Or.
Revolution Imminent.
A sure sign o( approaching revolt and
serious trouble In your svttem is ner
vousness, sleeplessness, or stomach up
set. K.lectrio Bittera will quickly die
ruemlier the troublesome causes. It
never fails to tone the stomach, reyuhtte
the Kidneys, and Bowelx, stimulate the
IJver, anl clarify the blood. Run
down systems benefit particularly and
all the usual attending ai lice vanish
under its searching and thorough effect
Ivenens. Klectrie Bittera ia only 50c,
and that la returned if it don't give per
fect satisfaction. 1 iiiarsjite.il by all
druggists.
Oyster
Kitchen,
Cock-tail at Heidel'a Candy
Biggest and U-st (or 10 cent
Commissioners Held Three Days
Seaaien anal Transact a Large
Amount of Business.
The couuty commissioners met
in regular monthly session at the
court house last Wednesday, and
were kept busy with election bills
and the regular monthly grind
Nearly 300 bills were allowed, a
large majority of them being for
election expenses.
V lewers and surveyors report
on county road No. 416; report
read first time December 7, and sec
ond time December 8. There lie
ing no remonstrance or claim for
damages filed, it was ordered that
report be approved, that the road
be established as per plat and sur
vey; and clerk instructed to issue
warrant in favor of viewers for
$4.50 each.
Petition and subscription, Ilen-
drick's bridge; citizens having sub
scribed the sum of $450 towards
building said bridge, it is ordered
that the contract be let for its con
struction as early in the spring as
possible.
Petition received asking for as
sistance to pay funeral expenses o(
Mike Kelly. It appearing that the
citizens of Hillsboro have subscrib
ed liberally toward said expenses,
and that $7.75 more is required, it
is ordered that a warrant for that
amount be drawn. ,
Matter of damages on Scholls
bridge; county clerk is authorized
and directed to receipt for said damages.
Matter of per diem and mileage,
witnesses for prosecuting attorney;
ordered that warrants be drawn as
marked on list.
Petition, for the keeping of In
mates on poor farm; ordered that
the contract be awarded for keep
ing inmates and for the rent of the
farm for two years from November
1, 1904, to A. J. Roy; bond fixed
at $500.
Matter of rent for poor farm. It
appearing that the crops were al
most a failure, it is ordered
that the rent for three months l
remitted.
In the matter of the changes of
road districts and appointment of
supervisors; ordered tliat all peti
tions for the appointments of super
visors and changes of road districts-
will be considered by the county
court at the next January term and
if found advisable and for the best
interest cf the county roads and the
general public, said petitions will be
granted.
In the matter of the approval of
petition for the establishment of
Drainage District No. 5. , It apt
pearing that on the 6th day of July,
1904, the petition for the establish
ment ol said district was approved
by the county court and so entered
on the docket, but through mistake
was not entered on the commission
er's journal, it is ordered that the
same be entered thereon as "nunc
pro tunc" of that date.
It appearing to the court that K.
X. Harding and W. C. Kenton
have applied for warehouse license
and have filed a good and sufficient
bond in the sura of $1,000, it is or
dered that license be issued for one
year from June 25, 1904.
Ordered that a reduction of 50
per cent be granted Fritz Stroliel,
and sheriff will cancel said taxes on
delinquent roll.
J. L. Laughlin having filed his
resignation as supervisor, it is or
dered that said resignation be ac
cepted, bis report approved; that he
las performed thirty-three days
work for which he is entitled to
$ 2.50 per day, and clerk is instruct
ed to draw warrant for the same.
t is further ordered that the action
of the county judge and Commis
sioner C. B. Buchanan in appoint
ing A. B. Todd supervisor lie ap
proved and that A. B. Todd is here
by declared supervisor of Road Dis
trict No. 1 3.
Report of County Recorder K. I.
Kuratli approved; total receipts for
the month $37 j 50.
It is ordered that L. P. Spence
be appointed deputy sheriff.
Petition of G. W. Marsh for tele
phone franchise granted; poles to
be erected on the outside boundar
ies pf road or roads. . .
Petition of J. II. Davis for tele
phone franchise granted; poles to
be erected outside boundaries of
road or roads.
Report of County Clerk K. J.
Codraan approved; total receipts,
$249.60.
Bishop Bros. lond for furnishing
lumber approved.
Petition of Wm. Bagley tor deed
to cemetery lot in Presbyterian cem
etery granted; that the paupers
buried on the lot be removed at the
expense of said Bagley.
The appointment of Chas. VVest-
cott as deputy sheriff is confirmed.
State of Oregon vs. Geo. Tur-
pin; allowed as marked on trans
cript. .
Ordered that road supervisors be
required to make their annual re-
jxrts and send them to the county
clerk not later than January I, 1904.
It is ordered that the sheriff have
the boarding of prisoners w hen the
contract with C. II. Jeremiah ex
pires. Contract expired December
3rd.
The following bills were audited
and allowed:
marabal,
" rent of ball,.
('alabao & llorrlng.r and fa
ll. K. Buck, re. "
K. (1111 4 Co, aurveyor.
('baa. Koberia, i"" ,
Otcar Laraou, " . ,
R. F. folia, election
W. I). Wood. Inaaue
H. T. BaKley. election
E. X. Harding "
Dodd Thing,
A. W. Pika,
M. 8. fiaruea,
W. O. Uockeo,
K.irl riiber,
William Hunter,
H. (1. Viiawnt
Wm. leluKr
C. A. Potenon
A. L. Hlanheni
A. A. Mead,
hall real
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Johu T. Jubnaon
I. a. Ktuek.
Carl I'fahl,
C. W. Kltrb.
A ulna Herman,
T. R. Miller,
Albert Running,
C W. Miller,
H. CI. Flu b,
Mra. Miller.
i. C. Wilier.
1. H. Iavm,
J. C. Cnirker,
J. 1. Northrop,
S. J KanVrtjr, '
J. C Corey.
J. ('. Rchulmerlcb, '
lleoTKe Miraw,
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Martin Kelliiif, '
Johu Hueker,
1. W. Van.1ervel.len
8. T. Van Metur "rent
W. R. au.plieim, " J .
J. W. Hiivhea, r..
Harold J. 1 1 union "
William llrettrlman" .
John UmphlvtU), "
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E. A. Knotle, "
John llolman, "
C. f. Tlirard, " f.
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Q. A. rileth, "
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J. W. Henry, "
Sam Uallbreath, "
L. P. Spencer, ' '.
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8. P. Lollcrty, "
J. II. Bejry, "
Cbarlee Staler, "
J a men Churchill, " , .,
Kdward Bint, "
llardln II. Wahl, "
Geo. K. Miznrr, " . .
Janiei I. Iloupci, "
Geortfe K. Heal, " .
Arthur L. Mai tenon . ...
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Mberman llacon, ' ' , . , , ,
T. H. Murphy. "
J. W. Tbompmin, "
T. (1. Meaeham, " , . .
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C. C. Neleon, "
J. C. I.amklii, " ,
I'eti'r Boocow, " . .
R. II. Oreer, "
C. Jm-k, Jr., "
A. C. Bhule, " ,
W. J. Wall. "
Sherburn Wllunn, mnhl. .......
M. K. Dllley, eleotlon
II. T. Buxton, " . , .... ,
II. H Clark, "
Kobt. M. Taylor, " .
C. K. Klelther, "
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Job a McNatner "
Wm. SubulDMrlch "
Prank Him peon, .
E. C. M alloy,
J. J. Kreba,
J. U. Colllua, "
Louli Ennls, '
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T. Fuegs. "
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J. J. Kuratli,
Clyde Lincoln, " .
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Frank E. Rowall, ' .
Ole Olaun, " ,
A. B. Flint " .
James MoUowaa, "
R K. Denny,
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Julius Pternti
Geo. C. Thompun
M. H. Parker,
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Irwin Hodaon A Co., books,
R. P. Lilly, elk of of election.
Coowlmann Bros, r and b
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Olaat A Prudhomms, atai. .
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K. P. Bapplngton, poor farm.
W. M. Jackaou. salary
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The Hillaboro Independent, ptg
V. O. (iarduer, r and h
C. H. Jeremiah, brd. priauoera
Johuaou Brua, r and h. . ..
I.. K. Barber, janitor
A. J. Roy, relief
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Willis Ireland, dep. rec
E. I. Kuratli, recorder .
Clareaoe Miller, r and h
Vine UiudulT, r and h
J. W. Ooouell, aherllT-
H. A. Hubbert, r and h
J. M. Arthur Co. rand a
P. T. Kana, typewrltet
H. L. Baker, eousUblea
Jamoa Overton, et. houea..
Brlgge Bros, r aud b
J. W. Connell, relief
Uao. Kaneota Puet, relief
John MeLaran, election
M. C. Cue, salary
M. C. Case, sxpanaes...
Tbompaoa Bros, r and k
Babcock Poet, O. A. R., relief..
Mra. F. J. Bailer, U and C. fair.
Sobulmsrleh Bros, etat, St0.
C. H. rrys, relief, .,,
Tba Argue, printing
J. W. Be well refund
Adam Bell, r and b
D. B. Rsaaonsr, r and h
Thorn peon Bros, r and B
W.y,;llutner, sal. and mlU.
C, B. Buchanan, eame
L. A. Rood, sal. and stal.
J. I l.aughlln, r and h
Elals M. ChrUteneon, r and a.
II. T. Bagley, Juatlcs feee
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A. A. Morrill, aurveyoc
F. J. Ballsy, witneaa
Brigga Bros, r and h
Geo. n. Wilcox,
J. B. Adams, r and h .
Baae Una Lumber Co., r snd h
E. J. Oodman, clerk
Mary Gerrlale, wit. dlat stty.
Belle Gerrtete, lame
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CIRCUIT COURT
PROCEEDINGS
CONTINUED FROM LAST WEEK.
LI at of Cases Diapossd of Sine Our
Last las-w-.Tha Oakman Caaa
Hia Slstsr Hers.
Wm. R. Huu.heni, " ....
A. loh.h He I fort, "
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In the case of William A. Spence
vs. E. II. Jetter, which was in the
hands of the jury from 4 o'clock
Thursday evening until 7 o'clock
Friday morning, a verdict was re
turned in favor of the plaintiff for
14,140 with interest at legal rate
and costs.
Citizens Loan and Trust com
pany vs. John A. Eddy; judgment
as prayed.
Special venire ordered by
court for four jurymen.
Watrous-Allen Co. vs. F.
Kane; default.
Nixon Forest Grove Land
vs. Frederick
for plaintiff.
State of Oregon vs.
dismissed.
T. II. Littlehales vs. Base Line
Lumber Co. On motion of plain
tiff's attorney the case was dismiss
ed. Kate E. Bowman vs. Benjamin
Bowman; default, C. E. Runyon to
take proof of all material facts and
report to the court.
Nixon Forest Grove Land Co. vs.
Frederick aud J. V. Hartrampf;
plaintiffs allowed ten days in which
to file motion for new trial.
Christen vs Villiger; verdict in
favor of plaintiff, and ordered that
defendant have five days in which
to file motion for new trial.
Hartrampf; verdict
J. F. Ulm;
Continued on Second Page.
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E. L. IVPCORMICK,
Music, Jewelry, Clocks, Watches
THE ONLY STORE
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OHCllMOTMAg. JTOllIlBli-lWgo
WHY not buy your friend a useful present; something that will last him forever, thus making a life-long friend? I have
many articles appropriate for Xiiias presents, l?irthday presents, and wedding presents at prices worth considering. All inter
ested in the virtue of economy should appreciate and recognize the great importance of this event by calling, examining qual
ity and. getting prices. ' ; , . ; .; .
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I have in stock the Packard,
Smith Barnes and"Ludwig pianos.
Am agent for the following: Knabe,
Fischer, V'ose, Steck, Everett all
higli grade pianos, at prices below
nriv thing on the Coast.
i can sell you a piano from 17."
and more.
: ORGANS.
- I also carry
a good Ogan
that we can
recommend.
Such as
Pack ard, ' j j
Estey,
Chicago
Cottage,
and others.
Prices as low
as a good in
strument can
Yfi sold for.
Of
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Elgin - Waltham movements, 7
jewels and up, at lower prices than
ever. Solid gold and , gold filled
cases of standard make, such ' as
Crescent, Boss, Fahys, etc . .In-.
gersol Watch, $1.00.
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Clocks.
Alarm clocks at $1.00.
1 Mantle clocks from $5 to $7.
All of good make andguaranteed
to give satisfaction.
Aw-
Watch repairing neatly done.
Violins,
Guitars,
Mandolins,
Banjos,
$6.00 to $20.00
6.50 to 15.00
- 5.00 to 35.00
5.00 to 15.00
Koch, Ilohner & Weiss Harmon
iacs at various prices.
500 sheets of Sheet Music to se
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Rings.
I have the largest and finest assortment of solid gold rings
ever brought to this city, both plain and stone-set rings. Also a
few Diamond set rings at reasonable prices.
Engagement
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Wedding
Rings.
Call and see our assortment of Silverware, such as Knives
and Forks, Table Spoons, Desert Spoons, Tea Spoons, Sugar
Spoons, Kerry Spoons, Souvenir Spoons, Meat Forks, Roger
Bros. 1817 Silver Plated Goods. Knives and Forks at ."() per
set. Tea Sets, Sugar and Cream Sets, Bread Trays, Berry Dishes,
Bon-Bon Dishes, Nut Bowls, Salt and Pepper Sets, Shaving
Mugs, 1M by Cups, etc. etc.
Talk-b-phones
and Craphophoncs.
Columbia Craphophones, best
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A good collection of Records to se
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