The new Northwest. [volume] (Portland, Or.) 1871-1887, 1876-01-07
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vi Iludy evening OnleI Engineer
Hallock turned over the keys, records,
ETC., connected with his Office to his
successor, Mr.. J. H. Lyon.
The river is again up and booming,
ana the track of the o. d c. r. r.
through the Clackamas lowlands is sub
merged to the depth of several feet.
Mr.. A. Noltner late of the Oregon
City Enterprise, will soon begin the
publication of Democratic newspaper
in this city. 1t will be called the Stand
ard.
The Commercial Hotel, Front street,
between Taylor and Salmon, affords su-
perior accom- modatiOns to guests at
rates extremely reasonable. See adver-
tisement.
Mr.. Wood has opened in connection
with the Museum skating rink, where
the lovers of this exhilarating sport can
spend couple of hours very pleasantly
each evening.
The New Years dinner and reception
given at the rooms of the Young Mems
Christian Association was exceedingly
well attended, and extremely pleasant
TO participants and visitors.
Professor Hermann and troupe
started on Monday morning for Victoria
VjG the Sound ports. Citizens of places
visited by him should witness at least
one of his wonderful series of entertain
ments.
The National Business College pros
pers, as it deserves to do, sending out
yearly many young men well qualified
to conduct business in manner salts
factory alike to themselves and en-
ployers.
Losses by fire in this city during the
year Just closed amount to between
$4,000 and S7S, 900. The gallant,
prompt, and efficient service rendered
by the fire department cannot be too
highly commended.
G. M.'Wiberg has, as usual, stock of
boots and shoes at his establishment on
Front street that is serviceable, season.
able, stylish, and reasonable in price
Call upon him, those who desire to be
shod at nominal rates.
The ever popular, convenient, and
commOdious Clarendon entertains its
numerous patrons in the most superb
style. A splendid place to make your
headquarters when visiting the city.
Opposite the railroad Office
OF the 754 city cases that have been
before the police court during the year
1875, 500 were arraigned on the charge
of ''drunk and disorderly," and 13l for
disorderly conduct, induced perhaps in
almost every instance by drink.
The McGibeny family will give free
"song service'' in Salem next Sunday
evening, in the Opera House. 1t is
hoped that the several pastors of the
different churches will unite with this
remarkable troupe on that occasion.
The total disbursements for the public
schools in this city for the quarter end
lug December 81, 1875, amount to SS,-
l24 81. Total receipts, including cash
on hand at last report, So, ,333 so, leaving
balance of 81 POS 9S in the treasury.
, The committee appointed for the pur-
pose awarded the premiums offered by
Fisbel & Roberts, and ]. P. Feaster, for
best specimens of penmanship displayed
at Woods Museum, on New YEARS.
day, to Miss Anna Knox and George
Price.
Go to the employment agency of
Witherell & Murray, No. 81 Front street,
if you wish to secure satisfactory and
remunerative employment. These gen.
tlemen are well versed in their business
and spare no pains to accommodate
those who call upon them.
We learn that some sort of band of
strolling performers calling themselves
an "Opera Troupe" have been holding
forth in this city, but we are left by the
niggardly management in ignorance of
their merits or dement's; therefore we
are not prepared to judge them.
We are pleased to learn that Prof. D.
w. Prentice is meeting with success and
encouragement in this city in a manner
which his fine musical talents deserve.
As a teacher of vocal music he is unsur-
passed, and we cordially recommend
him to those desiring such instruction.
Benjamin Higley, one of the walters
on board the "Oneonta," has been
missing since Friday, and is supposed
to be drowned. He was under the in
fuence of liquor when last seen, and it
is thought that in attempting to cross
the ng-plank in this condition he fell
overheard. He was an Englishman,
about % years of age.
The Lewis Brothers, whose perform
ances in mesmerism, legerdemain, ETC.,
etc, have drawn crowded houses in this
city during the past week, will make
tour through the interior of Oregon and
Washington Territory before leaving
innate fun to go and witness their anus
ing feats, and enjoy a good, anti-dys-
peptic laugh.
Mrs. Montgomery, accused of COM
plicity in the mail robbery, was ac-
quilted. Dan. Smith has, by confess
sion, implicated both Cardwell and
Montgomery in the crime. These last,
however, go as yet "unwhipt of Justice"
According to Smiths statement, the
stolen dust was divided between the
three, his share amounting to 81, ,261 20,
which he had coined in the Philadel-
phia mint, in the name of William B.
Gilbert. There is considerable inquiry
as to why Jack Montgomery is not ap-
pretended and put upon his trial.
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 a 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 a better idea of the Pacific North
west than a years number of any other
paper. Sent postage paid for one year,
81 so; single copies, 20 cents. Address