The new Northwest. [volume] (Portland, Or.) 1871-1887, 1876-03-17
HOME NEWS.

The markets are supplied with spring
vegetables from California.
A history of Bible distribution in
Oregon is soon to be compiled by Rev
William Roberts.
Preparations for resuming work at
the Columbia River fisheries are being
actively carried forward.
Mr.. Charles Bray, the popular musi-
clan, will be the recipient of a benefit at
Turn Halle on Monday evening.
Read the advertisement of D. w.
Williams & Co., commission mer-
chants, and dealers in general produce,
groceries, etc, etc.
The place of Justice of the Peace for
North Portland precinct, made vacant
by the death of Joseph Reilly, has been
supplied by the appointment of Mr.
G. S. Clark.
Jacob Mayer has just returned from
New York, instead of San Francisco, as
we stated last week, he having pur-
chased the immense stock of spring
goods for his house at the former city.
Mr.. w. B. Fain, an old and highly
esteemed resident of this city, died Of
typhoid fever on Saturday morning.
The funeral, which took place at the
Baptist Church on Monday, was largely
attended.
Grand assemblies for skating every
evening i'm the week at Woods Museum.
Wednesday evening exclusive to ladies.
Come and see the 1000 new attrac-
lions, receive instructions, and have a
hearty laugh.
The Liberal Association discussed be-
fore fair audience on last Sabbath the
question:
"ReSoiUed, That the Teachings of the
Bible are Inconsistent with the Discov-
cries of Science, and Contrary to Reason
and Conscience"
Notwithstanding an earnest invita-
tiOn given in Captain Wilkinson's most
persuasive tones and pathetic manner,
for 'sOme good, Christian sister to lead
in prayer" at the Y. NJ. G. A. Rooms
last Sunday, the sisters preserved a 81
lence that would have delighted the
soul of st. Paul
The leap year festival given by the A.
NJ. E. Zion Church on Wednesday
evening was largely attended, and thor
Oughly enjoyed by all. The hall was
illuminated and tastefully decorated,
the exercises, including music, ad-
dresses, and literary efforts, were highly
appreciated, the supper served was
magnificent, and the receipts sub
stanstial.
The special attention of dealers is
called to the advertisement of Hibbard
Il West, importers, manufacturers, and
wholesale dealers in boots and shoes.
Their facilities for supplying the trade
are unsurpassed, and their prices rea-
sonable. Call and examine their stock
and consult their prices before purehas-
ing elsewhere. No. % Front street, be-
tween Pine and Ash.
The HalI-street Methodist Sunday
School will give another very interest
ing concert on next Sunday afternoon,
commencing at half-past two. Prepara-
tiOns have been made to have this con-
cert a grand success. These concerts
constitute pleasant feature in the eX-
ercises of this Sunday School and are
always largely attended. Admission
free, and cordial welcome extended to
all.
Mr.. Jacob Mayer, of the firm of
Fleischner, Mayer d Co., returned on
the steamer "Aiaxn from New York,
where he has been for the last four
months purchasing an immense stock
of the latest styles and fashions of dry
goods, millinery and fancy goods. Their
stock this season will excel anything
ever exhibited On the Pacific Coast, to
which particular attention of buyers is
called, to examine their stock, before
purchasing elsewhere.
The jury in the case of the State VS..
Bridget Gallagher, indicted for keeping
a house of prostitution, after having
been out over thirty-four hours, re-
turned a verdict on Friday evening of
'Guilty as charged in the Indictment"
The verdict was accompanied by q
recommendation of mercy. She was on
Wednesday sentenced by Judge Shat
tuck to pay fine of $500 and costs, or,
In default thereof, be imprisoned in the
county Jail for $50 days.
We call special attention to the adver-
tisement of the Scottish musical and lit
erary entertainment to be given at Ma
sonic Hall on this friday evening.
Mr.. Ferguson speaks fluently, and
never fails to illustrate his meaning,
whether by anecdote, recitation, or
song, in manner highly pleasing to
his audience. The programme for this
evening is entirely new, and the enter
tainment is given at the request of
many prominent citizens, who, from
hCollhEt bI6 SllOEIS OF +.
Ferguson. A well-flled hall will
doubtless greet him on this occasion.
Three prisoners escaped from the
county Jail in this city on Monday
evening, by digging through the wall
an aperture large enough to admit of
their passage into the world without.
Shepardson, who is well known in con-
nection with the mail robbery in An
telope Valley, in the summer of 1873, is
one of the escaping band. 1t will be
remembered that the United States
Marshal brought him from California
recently, and, in default of bail, he was
committed to Jail to await the action of
the Grand Jury. Sheriff Jeffrey offers
a reward of $1,000 for the re-arrest of
Shepardson.
In making up your lists of periodicals
for 1876, don't forget the West Shore, the
only illustrated paper published in Ore
gon, devoted to literature in general,
and the resources of Oregon and Wash
ington Territory in particular. The
ablest writers in the State are contribu-
tors to its columns; the engravings are
executed by the leading artists on the
coast. AS family journal it stands at
the head of Pacific Coast publications;
as paper to send to friends abroad it
has no equal-a single copy will give
them better idea of the Pacific North
west than years number of any other
paper. Sent postage paid for one wear