Strikers continued to return to J. M. Kitchen has been ap­
MISCELLANEOUS,
work in small parties to-dav.
pointed postmaster at Irving,
SEVENTH ANNUAL
Chief Engineer Henderson re­ Lane county, vice S. A. Bond,
D. C. IRELAND A CO. PUBLISHERS,
quests us to state that on Feb­ removed.
Another republican
McMinnville, Or. - - Jan. 27, 1887
ruary first a firemen’s election rose nipped by the democratic
Firemen’s supper for the will be held to elect a chief en­ frost.
When the people of San Fran­
brave laddies, Thursday, Feb. gineer, one assistant, a secretary
and treasurer. Immediately af­ cisco and the surrounding coun­
1st.
D. C. Ireland left for Portland terwards the various companies try heard that terrific explosion
yesterday, via the narrow gauge will elect local officers. On the of a cargo of giant powder, they
same evening a supper w ill be thought the Hill boom had
route.
FIREMAN'S FAIR
tendered
the
department.
struck
“
the
slope
”
endwise.
C. Grissen
Coffee is high
—OF THE—
A
reward
of
$5,000
is
offered
Boulanger,
who
will
be
the
n green and
still offers barga
biggest French general next to by A. E. Eaton for the appre­
roasted coffee.
—AT—
Oscar Rennie, foreman of Napoleon if he lives to beat Ger­ hension and conviction of the
murderer
or
murderers
of
Willis
many,
is
working
hard
to
pre
­
the West Side at Independence,
pare the victory which many Skiff, on North Powder, Union Garrison Opera House,
called yesterday.
Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday,
“A tale of ’49,” written for the Frenchmen are prophesying. county. One thousand dollars
February 22d, 23d and 24th,
Reporter, will soon be run His last investment is in 200,- additional is offered by the
1887.
county.
000
shells
loaded
with
melinite,
through the daily.
LIST OF PRIZES.
T. D. Henderson’s compli­ the new' explosive invented by
Produce Price Current.
tw
’
o
French
officers,
who
guard
There will be prises given on the following
ments were received at this of­
Wheat per rental in Portland
named exhibits:
sk’d .................................... »1 3d 0 1 40
the
secret
well.
fice yesterday. Thanks.
1st and 2d prize for beet and 2d beat ex­
76
79
Wheat per bushel in MoM .
40
aaoked
...............
16 hibit of Kensington painting.
Now the United States govern­ Oats
Prof. Crowhurst lectured at
let and 2d prize, for beet and 2d beet ex­
»)
18
Wool per lb ............... .......
per barrel .................... 4 25
4 60 hibit of Kenaington embroidery.
the Opera house last evening to ment has, by statute, virtually Flour
1st and 2d prize, for beet and 2d beet ex­
8
7
Baoon sides................................
prohibited and put down the Hams.........................................
10 hibit of outline work by a ohild under 14
»
an appreciative audience.
Shoulders ................................
6
7 years of age.
let and 2d beat, for beet and 2d beet ex­
7
The next meeting of the Cho­ manufacture of oleomargarine, Lard ......................................... 6
50 hibit of work of any kind by a boy under 14
Butter, fresh rolls
40
ral Union will be at the residence the Astorian asks: Does the Eggs per dos...........................
30 years of age.
16
1st and 2d prize, for beet and 2d beet ex­
.
50
75
Apples,
green
per
box
...
state of Oregon need the con­ Dried apples, Plummer....
of Dr. Tucker, February 8th,
11
12 hibit of crayon work.
There will also be a prize given for the
“
R
sun ...............
7
6
Read Hodson’s new “ad.” tinuance of the present office of Plums,
8
» heaviest, lightest snd prettiest baby under 1
pitlees..........................
;wo year of age.
. 2 50
iokens per dos
They are splendid mechanics dairy commissioner? We answer Ch
16 Parade of Firemen Tuesday af­
14
Hides, dry flint........................
6
7W
“ green ........ .................
and do just what they advertise. yes; most emphatically. The Potatoes
ternoon.
00
60
............... . ...........
8 00
Snow' is fast covering up the law of congress is so utterly de­ Oeeee, tame, per dos...., . 5 8 00
4 00 Doors will bo open at T o'clock,
00
Ducks, “
“...............
p. m. dally, during the
hills back of town, and a cold, fective that state law is neces­ Hogs, dressed ...................
Fair.
drizzling rain is falling at this sary to punish violations of the
—
All are invited to Attend—
national act.
writing.
Admission 25 Cents.
Elsie Wright has commenced
The country near Cottage
By Order of
C ommittsx .
hauling stone for the foundation grove in Lane county, was visit­
$1.5O Per Year.
of his new’ building, on the lot ed by a young cyclone Saturday
Subscribe Now. First National Bank,
adjoining Henderson Bros, liv­ last. Large trees were torn up
— of m ’ minnvili . e , oreqon .—
ery stable.
by the roots, fence rails were
----- officers :-----
Rev. G. J. Burchett contem­ carried 300 feet into the air,
J acob W ortman ...................... Preaident
F enton ................. Vice-preaidont
The Best Paper J W. ohn I). W
plates, at an early day, to change and general havoc prevailed
ortman ......................... Cashier
in the valley.
his residence to Portland, as his wherever it went. This is some­
Transacts a General Banking business.
Interost allowod on time deposita.
future duties lay in that field. It thing new’ for the Wallamet
Collections made on favorable terme.
valley, and this young cyclone
is not definitely settled as yet.
Hight Exchange and Télégraphie Transfère
on New York, Han Francisco and Portland.
was
probably
an
orphan
that
Gives all the Office houre—from I» a. m. to 4 p. m.
The time table of the narrow'
had
lost
its
parents
and
wander
­
best news.
gauge line w ill be found in this
FIRE INSURANCE.
ed
away
from
home.
issue, complete. No other paper,
JOIIA WOKTUAN
as yet, has published it in so con­
State News.
Represents the following sterling compan­
ies: Loudon A Liverpool A Globe, North
venient a form. The line is fast
British A Mercantile. Commercial Union
Send
your
Diphtheria is raging in San
Fire Association, German American, Fire-
becoming popular.
mnn’s Fund, Hartford, Commercial, Anglo
name
Nevada, State Investment.
John Morgan while out hunt- Francisco.
Wheat insurance a specialty.
The steamer Topsy is engaged
"hfcg for deer recently, with three
Family Grocery Stör».
fine hounds, came suddenly upon in rafting logs on the river near
Third Street, McMinnville, Oregon.
And one
a bear. In the conflict that en­ Independence.
$1.50
On account of heavy obstruc-
sued, the finest dog lost his life,
J. Harv. Henderson,
! tion on the O&C road near Ash­
and the bear escaped.
(HuooesHor to L. ROOT.)
A fine poetical effort will be land, the California mail goes
Dealer in
found on the first page of this and comes by the way of the
$1.5O.
issue. Mr. Grissen is a graceful Short line.
$1.50. All Fresh Goods, Groceries. Flour, Eicon. aal
G. C. Israel, the lawyer w'ho
writer and handles his subjects
Glaerwsro snd Crockery,
with ease and ability. His many killed Mr. Cohen at Baker city
Goods delivered to pnreham ra in thesity
able contributions are duly ap­ some time since, has been ac­
quitted by the circuit court of
preciated by the proprietors.
D C. IRELAND A C O.,
A committee of the Lorillard Baker county.
Eugene will erect more build­
strikers last night demanded
the discharge of those of their ings next summer than any
number w’ho had returned to other town in Oregon outside of D.C.Ireland&Co[J
work, as the price of declaring Portland. Work will commence
Publishers.
the strike off. This was refused. early in the spring.
McMinnville, Oregon.
The Daily Reporter.
McMinnville Fire Department,
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