The new Northwest. [volume] (Portland, Or.) 1871-1887, 1875-10-08
HOME NEWS.

No paper from the NEW MOI KTHwEsT
Office next week.
Half-fare tickets will be isshed TO the
State Fair by the o. & c. R,kR.
One hundred and thirteen arrests
were made by the police during the
month of September.
Daniel Smith, the m&il-robber. ar
rived on the "John /. IStephens, in
custody of Postal Agent Underwood
Mrs. F. NJ. Phelps expects to reach
this city during the latter part of the
present week, and wiITappear with her
company at Reeds Opera House fair
week.
A. GoOdnough, the eenterprising man
ufacturer of the Granger Churn, sings
the praises of the same in another col
umn. Be sure and take the. advice
given in the last verse.
The Clarke County Fair, in progress
at Vancouver this week, has been well
attended. Thedisplay of fruits, vegeta-
bles ETC., has been unusually fine. The
races were the attraction on Wednesday.
Special attention is called to the ad-
vertisement of Mrs. Wass In another
column. Ladies in need of switches,
braids etc. will find it to their advan-
tage to call at her establishment on
Morrison street, between Third and
Fourth
The establishment of B. L. Stone, on
Front fstreet, presents most brilliant
and attractive appearance. The wacthes
Offered for sale by this reliable and pop
ulaf jeweler are of the newest designs
and most elegant workmanship. See
advertisement.
7 The specimen hats for the popular
millinery store presided over by Mrs.
Clarke, on Washington street, between
First and Second, have arrived. The
lady will be up on the next steamer,
ready to supply her customers in her
usual elegant and tasteful manner.
The Grst number of the Hetpex a
journal to be issued monthly under the
auspices of the Young Mems Christian
Association, of this city, is upon our ia
BILE. It presents a neat and tasteful ap-
pearance, and will doubtless accomplish
much for the association it represents
Professor McGfbeny's7 7Suuday even
ing concerts increase in interest each
week. Orc Fino Hall was crowded at
the last meeting. The public are, as
formerly, cordially invited to be present
at the next concert, which begins
promptly at 1880 on next Sunday even
ing.
A sociable and festival will be given
this friday evening under the man.
agement of the ladies of the several
churches of the city, for the purpose of
raising funds to furnish the new rooms
of the Young Mems Christian Associa-
tion. An admittance fee of 25 cents
will be charged. The entertainment
promises to be very interesting.
Mr.. Amos Cook, of Yamhill county,
favored us with call during the week.
Like all industrious farmers of that re-
nowned county, he is happy over the re-
suits of the late harvest, and ready to
prepare ground for the next. If you
want to hear man talk who is at peace
with himself and all the world, lust
hearken to a thrifty farmer whose wheat
has brought one dollar per bushel.
Mr.. E. o. Corson, the pioneer boot
and shoe manufacturer of this city, is
now manufacturing all the custom work
for G. NJ. Wiberg, on Front street. We
have examined some of the work and
find it done in a superior manner, while
the material used is the very best quail
ity of calf The prices of these goods are
within the reach of all, and people
should encourage home manufacture by
supplying themselves with these sea-
sonable and substantial articles. Call
at c. NJ. Wiberg's, on Front street, and
examine these excellent goods.