HEADLIGHT X-fíA YS
CommiMlocer Harvey Aniwers.
Geo. Mean» I)ea<l
George Means, an
old
and respected
Editor H eai > liuiit :
Permit me a few lines to answer Mi.
citizen of Tillamook, died here on Tues
Geo. Handley is confined to his home day of locomotor anataxia. Mr. Means A iioii . It is not in self defense, ora
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pie i of not guilty, lor the charges he
with ia grippe.
had lieen ailing quite a long time and makes in his communication dated Mar
Patent Medicines by the dozen at knew that his disease was necessarily 12th, are false and misleading.
I sim
fatal, but his friends had Imped that he ply wish to say to Mr. Anon, that I am
Sturgeon’s Drug Store.
might be spared to them for a time to pleased to see him take so much inter
Charley Smith the (»opular saloou
est in our county roads, and neighbors’
come. On the 13 th. in»t. lie took to door-yards.
man is having a “lussel” with l«a Grippe.
rallied
liis
bed,
an.)
though
lie
Mr. Anon, as you speak of journeying
Miss I Jon« Hunt is home from San for a day or so, lie grew
rapidly over the county road leading to Tilla
mook,
I will ask you to call on our
Francisco, where she has been visiting worse until about 7 o’clock on Tuesday
county clerk, Mr. John Edwards, and
friends for the past six months.
night, when he passed quietly out into he can furnish yon some reliable infor
mation aw to the amount of road tax
S 8. Snyder late chief engineer of the the great unknown.
Mr. Means was born in the state of paid in by your taxpayers and the
steamer Occident will leave for Astoria
Pennsylvania, March 4th. 1844.
He amount of money expended on the roads
in a few days.
in your district. And for the asking,
"emained tn his native state until the
on can get the balance of your infor
Walter Ridelialgh one of the feiinines« breaking out of the war of the rebellion,
mation from your road supervisor, so
Managers of Mr. Elmore is here on busi
when he enlisted in the celebrated Iron you will be able to (ell just what the
Red Cross Syrup, Superior Rock Candy Drips, Fuller’s De
ness.
Brigade, Ai my of the Potomac, in which roads have cost the county, and if you
can build them for le«3 money, and you
licious Club House Syrup, direct from the inanufacturers.
The Williams Drug Co’« building has
he served his country until J863. at mean business, let ns hear from you,
not made much progress of late owing to
All these goods in gallon tins at 60 cts. per gallon.
which
time
he
was
discharged
for
dis
tor we will be looking for that kind of
the had weather.
Green
Coffees—new importations—high grade Rio, Cari-
men.
ability, and emigrated westward, stop
You refer to the work on the road
The Editor has been on the niclc lint ping in the state of Nevada. He was in
colo
and
Java at 25 cts. er pound.
this week with a very bad attack of La
leading north from Slab creek as being
Virginia City at the time of the gieat done under a boss. Such was not the
Best Grade of Costa Rica at 20 cts per pound.
Grippe.
Comstock excitement, ami it was at that case. The iinin who kept time, or, as
As noon as Mrs. Sturgeon’s new store place that an incident occurred which you claimed, was boss, mhh paid one
front is completed «he will display new
marked him as a man of indomitable ; dollar for every ten hours that he sliov-
styles of bonnets direct from the east.
1 ded gravel. And the one team put 29
will and courage
A iriend of his had yards of gravel on the load for every ten
If you want to read a most interesting been arrested for some offence which
hours that they were Ci edited for on the
article, then be sure and read that by
time-book. You might <1 j better, hut
'1' B. Handley on the 3d png* of this the rough, lawless miners considered
should be punished with death, and, it was not done in this district last year.
issue.
The same man referred to stands
though the evidence against the sus ready not only to piomi.,e to, but to
The Water Company now haw its pipe 1
pected
num
was
not
conclusive,
the
'
commence
work immediately, and do
laifl w thin two mile* of the city limit«
and in coming at the rate of 900 feet per miners concluded to hang the prisoner nate ten days’ work with man ami
day.
first ami investigate the crime afterward. | I to rn if nine of his nei dibors will do as
much, o.i anv part of the county road
!
A
mob of about a hundred men soon
FOR SALE—A few ton« of choice
between Slab creek and Tillamook.
hay at a reaKoiiable price; enquire of I collected, marched to the jail, and Now, as you seem to advocate justice,
W. A High, Net art«
ordered the sheriff to open the door and would it not be justice at this lime of
the year to put up or shut lip?
For if
Sturge ni’j «helves are filled with new give up the prisoner. At this juncture you are a true advocate of good roads,
Me ns appeared on the scene, and vou cannot object to stu b a proposition
Drugs and Patent Medicine«.
I placing himself with his back to the if you have any doubts as to the truth
'Two well known citizen« of thia city
Then of the statement just say when yon are
Bargain« in fine watches at Letcher ’s.
have imvle araiigenientM to open a Racket door, faced the infuriated mob.
ready and, (who knows) it might he a :
st oe.
Some of the goods are on the quickly drawing two huge revolvers, he
step nearer the office of commissioner at ■
Extra blended tea at the Truck.©
way now.
| looked the bloodthirsty rabble over and the next election, if von still feel dis
Lumber Co.’s store at Hobsonville.
L L. Stillwell has sold out his liverv remarked, “Boys, you want mv friend posed to a cept.
Now, Mr. Anon, if yon wish to dig up
business ro Janes Bros from whom he1 M----------, when vou get him there will
Settle Up.
piircIniHed it in 1895
The new propiel-1 j lie at least half a dozen less of you; the county court for expending loo
much
money on anv portion of the
ors have already taken charge.
All persons knowing themselves in
I whenever you are ready, advance, but
county road, or can give any good advice
The heavy shock of lightning last i the first man that stirs in his tracks as to the manner of improvement, I will debted to the Tillamook Mill and
LwL ■VvLcv'tViW,
to
V í O a JU
to lcVvv
week seriously
disarranged the local dies.”
The mob looked from the muz he glad to hear from yon. and I think Lumber Company will please call at
Telephone system ami scared some of zle of Means* pistol into his burning the editor of the H eadlight will pnh- once and settle, either by cash or note.
the people pretty badly, hut no dan age eves and every man knew that he meant J'sli any good suggestions on the road 1
Changes that have taken place in the
was done.
what he said.
One hy one the cowards question; ami don’t he afraid to men
! slunk away and left Means alone with tion natne'i, for if anv one has done membership of the company render
S a V jajj V stoto'.toM.wt
' c L v
'ûwy.’to.
Manager Tuttle is down with the La his friend and the sheriff. The prisoner work on the road that they are ashamed immediate settlement of all outstanding
Grippe. Iht says the weather is so bad was afterward tried ami acquitted.
of, it is lime to let it he known.
I accounts absolutely necessary.
aíf (yAwsAAAWto vto sava X oa
ÿyV ^ a Ä va * äva vvaoa W za v >
that even the instruments on the tele
Tillamook Mill «& Lumber Co.
Koine years after the incident related would advise you to write something
phone line are getting the “grip.”
X> tkv wa \| Utov vyyAiv, c . va J a vsv
vt o.t ‘^AA’.’.y VK qa ' ç
above, Mr Means came to Portland, that you will not be ashamed to sign
your true name to, for I cannot find tiie
where
he
went
into
business,
making
Chas. Wickstnn lately employed nn
» yjAAyVcV&vyvA. ^ oa U a oa V a X yvv toAAAA^-^y o . va X
<Xv
FOR SALE
name Anon on the tax-roll for this dis
thd Steamer Occident is lieie, hut will many warm friends, and became quite a
From thence trict.
leave for Astoria by the next trip of the power in local politics.
4 good milch cows, will be fresh by
Yours respectfully,
Elmo re.
about nine years ago he came to Tilla
the 1st to 10 of April. Apply to
mook, where lie has since followed his
D P. H ahvky .
Green Coffee—New Inqiortatioiiii of the highest trade of builder and contractor.
Geo. Grayson,
He
grade» of green coffe» eve» brought to tliis City built tlie present county court house,
Trask Toll Gate, Trask, Or.
The private school conducted hy Mrs.
will be found nt Cohn it Co'», the Leading the Trask river hri<lge, and also con
I desire to attest to the merit» of
All
st ructe<l the first dikes on Dry Stocking R. R. Ilavs is progressing nicely
Merchant».
lair. During a residence of some years the old pupils are more than satisfie*1 Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as one of
Miss Nellie Bacy, niece of Assessor in Eastern Oregon, Mr. Means became ami many new ones are being added the most valuable and efficient prepara
The reputation of
Stephens, who has been visiting her re well known as a contractor in the Coeur from time to lime.
tions on the market. It broke an ex
lations and friends here this winter, will D’Alene mining district in Idaho, and Mrs. Hays as a teacher is of the best,
and
the
school
is
bound
to continue ceedingly dangerous cough for me in 24
also
on
the
various
railloads
in
that
leave for her Imine on the next trip of
growing.
Pupils are received in all Lours, and in gratitude therefor, I
section.
the steamer Elmore
lie was a member of the K of P., the grades from the p.iiniary to the high desire to inform you that I will never
Mr. Campbell, of the firm of Chipman
1.0.0 F. and the G. A . R
The last school, ami given the requisite personal be without it and you should feel proud
and Campbell, fish dealers, has sold out
Parents
lew years of his life have been spent in attention to make them learn.
of the high esteem in which your Reme
Ids interest in the business to I). W
conipnrative retirement and devoted to wlm may for unv reason whatever be
Potter, and the firm mime hencefoiIh
dissatisfied
with
the
progress
of
their dies are held by people in general. It is
the education of liis daughter, his only
will he Chipman and Potter.
chibhen in other schools will do well to the one remedy among ten thousand.
child.
consult Mrs Hays.
George Means waa a most excellent
Success to it.—O. R. Downey, Editor
F. C. Poland and family
who lately
resided on South Prairie have sold off man, and in losing him this county lias
Democrat. Albion, Ind. For sale by 8.
Why
wear
old
clothes
when
von
can
The
all their personal effects and u ill leave lost one of its very best citizens,
The regular subscription price of
J. Sturgeon.
for Watsonville Cal, on (he next trip of funeral, which was largely attended, get a new all wool suit at the Truckee
Lumber
Co.
’
»
store
at
Hobsonville
for
We will send all three to you for
"Demorest’s Magazine"
the steamer Tiuckie, where they will took place from the M E chun li today
It is, or should be, the highest aim of
"Judge's Library," and
at Id o’clock A. M. Deleaves no near from $7.50 to $9.50?
make their future Imine.
one year for 92. CO, or 6 mo, for $1,
every
merchant
to
please
his
customeis;
"Funny Pictures” i« la So
relatives except his daughter, who in
You need a new hat and the place to
Mr«. Sturgeon has received an invoice
firm o
has the hear felt go for one of those Stetson hats, the and that the wide-awake dru
Demorest's M agazine is by far the best family msgMtae published; there is none
of early apring sty lei».
of our monthlies in which the besutiful and the useful, pleasure and profit, rashion and litera
latest hat out, is the Truckee Lumber Meyers & Fshleman, Sterling, III., is ture are so fully presented as In Dernorests. Thereis.infact.no publication pretending to a
doing so, is proven hy the following,
Co.’s «tore at Hobsonville.
liuilar m ope and purpose which can compare with it. Every no. contains a free pattern coupon
Dr. Wiae come In Monday on the El
inor». The Dr looks smiling mid h«p|O
from Mr. Eshlemnn: “In my sixteen
Judges Library is a monthly magastne of fun, filled with illustrations In caricature
booh
If
you
I
onti
uiplate
x
trip
to
Portland
and
replete with wit and humor Its contributors are the best of American wits and illustrators
• nliiys lit i« prepared to give the very
beur in mind tliH Str. Cliilknt will ee years’ experience in the drug business I m .y n n¥ T1 CtUreS is ”nother humoru» monthly; there is langh in every line of it.
heat BAliafKclAn iii tha dental work line.
have
never
seen
or
sold
or
tried
a
medi
Be Nine «nd i.iakc your engagementa
San coin iiioi I ii t>* yon with » first c I hhm state
All three ()f these magazines are handsomely gotten up. You should not miss this chance to
room and board tlnougli to Portland for cine that gave as good (satisfaction as »ecure them.
with him early, an h« will only remain
♦5.00.
as long as kept busy.
Chamberlain’s Colic, Cholera and Diar
Cut here and return Coupon properly filled out.
For full particulars rail on or phone rhoea Remedy." Sold by S. J. Sturgeon
Hiiin Snyder who was engineer on the
Geo. \V. Kiger of Bay City, Or.
Str. Occident when the waa wrecked at
the month of the Nehalem River is in
Subscribe for the II eidi . kiht and the
Stephens Creek Suckers.
town, greeting old friends
Mr. Snyder
Oregonian ami get them both for ♦2.00
Mavs that the engine of the larat ha* lieen
for one year if paid in advance.
Ain me______________
raised, the v»s»»| having turned upside
The St. Vitiia dunce will he taught by
down and «pilled it out on the «and neat our new dancing teacher
Take all your furs and liiilei io Cohn A
Now is your
the whore.
Post Office.
chance V> learn Imw to dance and mind Co.
)■
your own business.
/
Pud llugl.eH dancing school started
There's only one kind of printing that
Date
State
up with 17 pupils Inst ........ lay iiiglil.
Tin* Schooner Fold dramatic club who we don’t do. That’s the poor kind.
Tlnee hours were dnvuted to tha clam has been lehearsing a drama entitled
That's the kind you don't want.
But
ill teacliing the maty mysteries id tlie “A Bob Tailed Flush or The ll<»le
walls
The professor in an exesllent Card,’’ will give the performance at the when you do want something that is
teacher, and nil who care to learn to Presbyterian Church on Sunday niorn- neat, i lean, riglit-up-lo-date, printed on
dance coricetly will do well to avail ing for the benefit of the Young Mens’ good paper, with fine ink, from type that
themselves of tlie present npportimity of Christian A ssasm Ination society
ia new, and of the latest face, set in an
learning
Will lie diHpaclied from
M i n . I lately has just received a prime arlielie and inteligent manner—in short,
E A. Brunks, of the Cape Meal, lot of second band eggs, gum boots ami when you want a strictly first-class j l>,
light bonne in rejoicing in tlie fact Hint feathers; will exchange merchandise
henceforth he is to have nn asaistant for a second hand corset No. 5fi, burst just drop into our office, and make your on or about Nov. Bill, 1896 oil
the
wants known.
keeuer
The neaisteiil keeper in not measure.
route from tlmt point to the
paid for bv (the government but main-
Walking hats at Mrs. Sturgeon’s.
tallied at Mr Brooks'own expense, who
Music for the St. Vitus dance can be
expects great things of him in future
procured at Tom Cod’« drug store.
New seed* of all kinds nt Cohn A Co.»,
At present the new keeper in not callable
Owing to scarcity of hay, fifteen death» the leading merchants.
touching Ht all intermediate point«
ol any grent a..... nut id phynicnl (efioil,
were reported last week
The coroner
as his weight is only !l<, pounds.
if iiidiiceinents oiler, and will re
Look out for tlie apring opening of new
sat down on nearly all of them.
main permanently on that lonle,
Ex-Pre-nteiit Harrison, whose articles
good« nt La Mode Millinery store.
One full pedigteed hydraulic ram in
making regular trips.
in f*r hiilift H>'<ne Journal are creating
WANTED • A good iiidustious boy to
such widespread iiitrenl, will write "The go>»d condition for sale. Inquire of Rev.
\bnei
Multitude
L.
B.
B'H-ial Life of Um Pieeideut," in the
work for liis board iti hotel. Apply At
For rates or other inforni a tn
April mane id that mngnxme
Tlie es-
apply at the office» of the Com pa y,
Will e twilight and Chappie Sparker thin office
President will tell ofthe dii n is, ricsi •
Portland or
Wanted—to
exchange
Blacksmith Worcester Block
ions, etc., that are given by tlie Chi.l air nt ill engaged in fancy <B»li-waahing
Two engagement«
Kxeculive. and detail the great s. cisl ami cutting wood
121-123, Davis Street, B hii Fran
work for 20(XM) shingles
will
l»e
announce«!
soon.
demands made upon him. lie also given
cisco, Cal.
I. F. Ijrrsan
* pe«P into the White House dining-
J Low list Jones,
room ami silver closet, ami note, in«
W illiam O lsen
Tlie latest: Cellub'id Photos, samples
Schooner Ford.
lieauty "I the service used for State dm
now on display nt Hein'a Ari studio. 4t
Agent
■ISIS, wliidi was liouglit al second hand.
it ia «aid that he also pays lieed to the
County warrents taken al Cohn A Co
often repeat.-d quesli.in, *'11.iw milch of
BORN.
For lowsat pi ices on picture friimes ol
Ilia salary can a President lay anid.iT”
Dress Making
all kinds go to the Elite Foto Parlors, tf.
We Import Our Own
flYRUPS
Nothing Equal to Them in Tilla-
mook County.
COHN &L Co.
Leading Merchants.
Ait invitation to iJan.
ïjrabligiq glob Printtaa ©ffire
©Ije ijcnblinltt ©fficr.
A Great Magazine Offer.
3
3
for
for
1
Demore^ publishing Company,
B«ARvF?.r
110, Fifuh Avenue, jleW Voi^
ornAeMÆ.u^vUDOrs t,;
Steamer “Chilkat”
Portland, Oregon,
Coquille River
is back from his Portland office to
remain as long as kept busy.
Call at once to see about your
Ilfat
We can afford to have
you try all five flavors—one
after another of X kiUnigs
lu'st tea. and get your
money luck if you don’t
like any.
Your tea-trade for the
next ten years is worth
ha\ ing.
ABchi ntf A Ctwnpaay
Su ElMKtfe«
<11
BROOKS- \t
Cepe
Mears Light
House. Sunday Mar. 21*1 14?; to the
wife <»f E V Br<K>*i»— a sou
New stove pipe at Cirey'a
store nt 15 cts |ier joint.
bardwar
Fresh roll butter wanted at Coliu ACo.
New goods, new styles in lints, lion-
uets and c.i|ia for children will lie found
in a few weeks at La Motte
'
Millinery
st ora.
DIED
KOCH—Near Tillamook Or. on Sun
NOTICE—Rev
R
F. Durfee will
day Mar 21*1 18P7 John Koch, a native occupy the pulpits of the 8
D. A
of Geiinanv
Aged alnm^57 years.
church Sunday evening At 7:30 P
»I
ME \NS—In Tillamook, Oregon, Tues- until further notice.
dav, Mar. 23d, Groige Mean», a native
A fine line of grocerir» of all kinds a
of IVi nsylvania, aged M year» and 19 the Truckee Luml»er Co ’« store At
days
Hobsonville.
I
■«i* 'Farioi’Z »4«
Suit» and Everything bi the
Drena Making Line Made in
THE LATEST ST\ LES
-M— AND AT —M>
Prices to Suit the Times
*3,00 to *4,00 for regular suit.
Fine white sewing a epecialty.
Partie« calling will find nt in
every day except Saturday«.
Room 15 Aiderman Hotel Building,
THE HOOKS SISTEI1.
and get new prices for cash,
County warrants taken at face
value.
Don't wait till the rush comes
but come at once