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The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1877-10-25
HOMES FOR THE HOMELESS !
Farms for the FarmleSS!!!

GO ACRES IA MILES EAST OF VAN.
1OO couver, and ~ miles from Parker's
Landing on the Columbia. Fifty acres under
cultivation, 40 acres in pasture, being in all
80 acres under fence. The soil is mostly good
rich alluval upland, being about 20 acres of
swae Two hundred assorted young fruit
trees; bore so bushels of fruit this year; 95
grape vines just beginning TO bear; large
spring of good water; story and half box
house comfortably finished with four rooms !;
barn and stock sheds built together, dimen-
sions, 25xl05 feet. This farm is generally re-
garded as the best upland farm in Eastern
Clarke county.
Terms: Two thousand six hundred and
twenty five dollars; 1925 down; balance on
time at ten per cent interest per annum
Stock and farming Implements sold with the
place if desired. Address,
". BYRON DANIELS,
INDEPENDENT OFFICE,
Vancouver, W. t.
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Northern Pacific Railroad.
Pacific Division.
KALAMA AND TACOMA

DAILY, SUNDAYS EXCEPTED)
LEAVE. ARRIVE.
Kalama. II 20 An. Tacoma q. 5: 80 T NJ
Tacoma. $50 A. VI. kalama. IL: 80 p NJ
CONNECTIONS.
At Kalnma with @. 5. y. Co.'S boats for all
points on Columbia river.
At Tenino with Stages for Olympia.
At Tacoma with steamers for Seattle,
Olympia ana all other points on Puget Sound,
on Saturdays and Wednesdays. at y A. NJ. with
steamers for Port Townsend Victoria. Nanai-
mo, New Westminster and Fraser River.
Connecting tri-monthiy with Pacific Mail
Steamship tompany's Steamers from NlCTO.
RIA 10 SAN FRANCISCO.
Through fare from Portland TO San Francis
co:
Cabin .........s25 90 Storage. 49,. .sl2 90
Through tickets for sale at the Office OF the
o. s. y. Co, Portland. Oregon.
SAMUEL A. BLACK,
General Superintendent
II. W. FAIRwxATHER
General Ticket Agent
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100 ACRES OF TIMBER LANDIN THIS
lOO County, on Salmon Creek, one mile
from Lake River Mostly all covered with
yellow fir timber, and some cedar OF the finest
quality. Price 500, cash down. For further
information, apply 10 W. Byron Daniels, Van
couver, or Messrs King IL Lent, Real Estate
Agents, southwest corner Morrison and Sec
ond Sts Portland, Oregon.
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A BARGAIN.

1EOACRES OF LAND, EIGHT MILES
lOO northeast Of Vancouver, so acres I'M
der fence aud cultivation, has Il comfortable
log dwelling house, and II lumber barn 20y36
feet in dimensions, large root house and other
out buildings. small orchard on the place
Sawmill within mile and half, and grist
mill within two miles of the place. Price $500,
cash down This is great bargain. a gold
en- opportunity for some man who wants
farm and has but little capital TO GO on For
further information, apply TO
w. BYRON DANIELS
Vancouver w T.
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SPECIAL NOTICE.

We are selling Stoves Of the best manufac-
turers at the very lowest living rates Our
Tinware and everything that We manufacture
Is warranted to be A l. We use the best ma
terial and do the most thorough work. Read
our advertisement in another column and give
US a call DANIELS BROS.
NJ Id M.u
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THE AUCTION SALE.--An auction sale Of
real estate took place in front OF II. II. Grid
loy's furniture store last Saturday afternoon
In consequence OF the small attendance, but
one OF the parcels was sold. MIR. &. H.
Whitney was the purchaser. and the price
paid was S66S. A. b. Richardson. of Port
Land. WAS the auctionccr.
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A GOOD CHANCE.

on Acres three miles northeast of Vancou-
OO yer; ~ acres Of best swale land, 40 acres
under fence, 20 acres under cultivation. Two
hundred and fifty bearing fruit trees, good we'll
of water. log dwelling, and barn 2OXGO feet
with sheds. Price $1,000.
En Acres adjoining the above, 40 acres
w swale, > acres in cultivation, good run
ming spring, large amount of oak and cedar
timber. Price 5000
The above tracts will be sold together II de-
sired. For fui Their information, apply TO
w. BYRON DANIELS,
Vancouver, w. T.
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Desert Land Notice.
LAND OFFICE,

LAND OFFICE,
VANCOUVER, W. T., Oct. 25, 1877.
Notice is hereby given that all entries under
the provision of the Act of Congress of March
g. 1871 for the sale of desert lands in certain
States and Territories, by order Of the Commits
sioner of the General Land Oiiice are hereby
suspended. w. Ii. SMALLWOOD,
Register.
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FAIR AND ENTERTAINMENT.

The ladies of st. Lukes Guild will give n
Fair and Entertainment at Brant's Hall Fri
day evening November I'd, 1877 The first
part of the evening will be devoted to music
tableaux and charades; the latter part to the
sale OF useful and fancy articles. Admission
% cents
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The Portland Commandery of Knights
Templar having received it's charter at
the last triennial convocation of the
General Grand Commandery of the
United States, it's officers were duly
installed last Tuesday evening.
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We understand that arrangements are
about being perfected for the organization of
a new dancing club in this city. 1t is pro-
posed to give an inaugural masquerade ball
and superior Thanksgiving eve. Full par
ticulars will be published in due time.
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ey- The National Gold Medal was awarded
to Bradley & Rulofson for the best Photographs
In the United States. and the Vienna Medal for
the beat In the world.
20 Montgomery Street, San Francisco.
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On Acres 3 miles north of Vancou-
w yer. Thirty acres creek bottom land,
fenced and under cultivation, 20 acres excel
lent timber land handy to market Price
$1,000 on easy terms
90 Acres n miles north Of Van
w couver. Dwelling house and barn.
40 acres under fence, II acres creek bottom
land fenced and under cultivation Price
81, 200, on easy terms.
m Acres p miles north Of Van
w couver. Twelve acres of creek bot
toni and, fenced and under cultivation A
large shed barn on the premises. The best
garden tract in Clarke county. Price 81. 200.
Terms easy.
N P The above tracts are han
~. d. dy to market, good road to
Vancouver. They are. the most desirable
tracts in the county. Title, U. s. Patent
For lur.Iier Information, apply to
w. BYRON DANIELS.
Vancouver ". Y.
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LIEUT.. JOSEPH w. DUNCAN, of the 2lst
Infantry, lett Fort Vancouver this week for
Fort Candy. where he will serve upon gen
erI court,nartial. Duncan is one OF the
most energetic and ethc.ent officers i'll the
credit to the army. We hope his promotion
Will occur soon.
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In another column we publish an ar
ticle from the Puget Sound Dispatch,
on the subject of public printing. 1t
is eminently sound, having been writ
ten by a practical printer, who thor
oughly understands the subject of which
it treats.
The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1877-10-25

There is some opposition to the
confirmation of Hillard, of Tennessee,
an ex-confederate who has recently
been nominated for minister to Bra
zil. He is endorsed by Hon. Alex
ander II. Stephens and others.
The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1877-10-25

Mr. Spencer, the new attorney who has
recently located in Vancouver, has fitted up
very comfortable and commodious rooms at
Hobart's old stand. He is graduate of
Ann Harbor Law School, and his diploma as
Bachelor of Laws hangs in a conspicuous
place in his new office.
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NEW GOODS!!!

Dillon & Co. have just received large and
compile assortment OF Gentlomcns Furnishing
Goods, which they propose to sell cheap for
cash. Full suits from 81 to $40. If you
want good bargains, give them a call
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Married..

At Battle Ground, w. T., at the residence
of Mr.. Cramer, by the Rev. j. J. Clark, Mr..
Matthias Sturgeon and Miss Nancy o. Dill
Ion, all OF Clarke County, w. 7.
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The Independent.
LOCAL.

IMPRovRMENT.-Unde the supervision of
Mr. George w. Brant, Metropolis Hall is
being thoroughly overhauled and improved.
The floor in the second story is to be torn
up and replaced by new one
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MONEY SAVED.

Send one three cent stamp to Clara Duniway
Stearns, Purchasing Agent +. .. Box $50,
Portland. Oregon, for Catalogue and Price
List Of 1000 elegant and useful articles which
can be bought in Portland, cheaper than any,
where else on the Pacific coast. II
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Real Estate AgencV.

The undersigned having established Real
Estate business in Vancouver, solicits farms,
city property and other real estate for sale.
have superior facilities for carrying on the bus.
mess, and parties having land for sale will find
1t to their advantage to give me call
". BYRON DANIELS,
INDEPENDENT Office, Vancouver, W. T.
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JOHN GRAN & co.

n THE DISTRICT COURT OF THE SEC
4 Ond Judicial District, Of the Territory OF
Washington, holding terms at Vancouver. for
the counties Of Clarke, klicktat and Skama-
MIA.
Charlotte Ann Bate VS.. Peter v Bate
Action brought in the District Court of tho
Second Judicial District of the Territory Of
Washington, holding terms at Vancouver,
for the counties OF Clarke, klickitat and Ska
mania.
Complaint filed in the County Of Clarke, in the
office Of the Clerk Of said District Court, tho
eighteenth day Of September, A. d., 1877.
To Peter " Bate Defendant:--
In the name Of the United States of Amer
lea, you are hereby required to appear in an
action brought against you by the above
named Plaintiff in the District Court of the
Second Judicial District of the Territory Of
Washington, holding terms at Vancouver, in
Clarke County for the counties of Clarke,
klicllitat and Skamania, and to answer the
complaint filed therein Ia copy of which &C
companies this summons). within twenty
days Exclusive of the day of service after
the service on you of this summons-if served
within this county; or, If served out of this
county, but within the Second Judicial Dis
trict,. within thirty days; or, if served out OF
SAID District, then within sixty days-or
Judgment by default will be taken against
you according to the prayerof said complaint.
The said action is brought to obtain De.
cree of Divorce from you the said Peter "
Bate Defendent herein. and that said plain.
tiff may be restored to her former name.
Charlotte Ann Morse, and you are hereby
notified that if you fail to appear and answer
srd complaint, as above required, the Plain
tiffwill take Decree and Judgment as prayed
for in her complaint herein.
Witness: ROGER 5. GREENE, Judge
( - of the said District Court, and the
: Is. Seal of the said Court, this eight
/ - zenith day of September, A. D., 1877.
X. G. O'BRIEN, Clerk.
per G. T. MCCONNELL, DEPUTY.
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Hon. M. r. HATHAWAY, Councilman from
this district in the Territorial Legislature,
paid Vancouver a visit last Saturday. Mr..
Hathaway is one of the most efficient and in
dustrious members of the upper house..
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IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF THE SEC
L oud Judicial District, Of the Territory OF
Washington, holding terms at Vancouver, for
the counties Of Clarke, klickitat and Skamania-
5. c. Willard and w J. Van Schuyler part
ners in business at the city of Portland,
in the State of Oregon, under the
firm name and style OF
Willard X Van Schuyler, Plaintiffs,
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PRICES MARKED DOWN.

A new and complete assortment Of furniture
has lust been received nj the Furniture Store Of
ii. II. Gridley. Sewing Machines sold cheaper
than ever. for first class machines. II
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1t is rumored in Washington thai
Secretary Sherman will resign.
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No definite news of interest from
the European war.
The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1877-10-25

Sunday evening service At o'clock.
The garrison will consist OF six companies
this winter.
Miss Ebstein is the last arrival at the Post,
and is 'at home"
The troops under Gen. Howard are at
Bismarck, the terminus Of their foot travel.
They are expected home within three weeks.
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The Black Hills stage robbers are
still committing depredations almost
daily.
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Our Territorial Library contains six
thousand volumes.
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Tn THE MATTER OF THE GUARDIAN.
L shin of George Grant insane

Notice is hereby given that by an order Of
the Probate Court of the County Of Wahkia-
KUN, and Territory Of Washington, made and
ordered on the 2Sth day of September A. ID.
1877 the undersigned was appointed the Guar
dian of the person and estate OF George Grant,
an insane person, late resident OF said county
aud Territory. j. j. FOSTER.
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In Vancouver. w. r., October ODD, to the
wife of George Haven, son.
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Patrick Keegan, Defendant.

Patrick keegan, Defendant.
Action brought in the District Court Of the
Second Judicial District Of the Territory Of
Washington, holding terms at Vancouver,
for the counties of Clarke, klckitat and Ska
mania.
Complaint filed in the County of Clarke, in the
Office OF the Clerk of said District Court, the
fifteenth day Of August A. ID. 1877.
To Patrick Kcegan, Defendant
In the name Of the United States Of Amer.
lea, You are hereby required to appear in an
action brought against you 10y the above named
Plaintiffs IN the District Court Of the Second
Judicial District OF the Territory of Washing.
ton, holding terms al Vancouver, In Clarke
County, for the counties of Clarke, klickiiat
and skamania and to answer the complaint
filed therein "a copy Of which ace. mpanies
this sunmons), within twenty days. exclusive
OF the day of seryice), after the service on YOU
OF this summons--if served within this county,
or, If served out of this county, but within tho
Second Judicial District, within thirty dave,
or, II served out of said District, then within
sixty days-Ur judgment by default will be
taken against YOU according TO the PRAYER Of
said complaint.
The said action is brought to recover from
you the sum Of one hundred and Jorty-thre
dollars and seventy two cents in United States
gold coin, with interest thereon from the
tenth day Of June, 1874, the same being tho
balance alleged to be due and owing from YOU
10 the said Plaintiffs, upon an account for
goods, wares and merchandise sold and de-
livercd 10 YOU by the said Plaintiffs at the city
Of Portland, In the State Of Oregon, between
the eighth day Of August 1871, and the third
day OF February, 1874. with interest thereon
from the tenth day Of June, A. ID. 1874. and for
all OF the costs OF the said action and you arc
hereby notified that If YOU fail to appear and
answer said complaint 40 above required. the
Plaintiffs will take judgment against you for
the sum Of one hundred and forty three dol
lars and seyenty-two cents in United statcs
gold coin, with interest thereon from the tenth
day Of June, ls74 and for AL OF the costs Of she
sand action.
Witness: ROGER s. GREENE, Esq. Judge Of
- ths said District Court. and the Seal 4
Is. said Court. this fifteenth day Of Az
NC. o'BBEN. c1ssk
pw g. TNcCo~~rlI DsVayoy.
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IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF THE SEC.
4 Ond Judicial District, Of the Territory OF
Washington, holding terms at Vancouver. for
the counties OF Clarke, klickitat and Skama-
MIA
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Charlotte Ann Bate VS.. Peter V. Bate.

Complaint filed in the County Of Clarke, in the
office Of the Clerk Of said District Court, tho
eighteenth day Of September, A. d., 1877.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1877-06-08
Local Affairs.



The heavy rain on Wednesday beat down
some of the wheat, which will add greatly to
the labor of harvestingit.
Ralph Washington, the negro convicted
of stealing $1,55 from the money drawer OF
Jonathan Amblers store, Fallston, was sen
fenced to the county Jail for one month.
The road from Bel Air TO Abingdon new.
er was in finer condition than bef re the re-
cent rains. 1t was mendcd by Peter E. Car
and VIM. II. Jones.
The valuable Practical Chapter on
Roses" in Tie IHgis of last week, by Capt.
Charles II. Snow, of Hartford county, should
have been credited to The american Farmer
from which it was taken.
The Commissioners of Frederick county
have awarded contracts for the erection OF
six wrought iron bridges over various streams
in that county 10 Mr.. L. W. Finley, of Castle
Fin, York county, Pa.
MIR. Charles F. Adams, formerly of Har
ford county, would be pleased to see his old
friends and patrons at Strasburger & Sons
clothing house, corner of Gay and Front
streets, Baltimore, where he is engaged in
dispensing with cheap and good clothing.
"A farmer in Lancaster Co., Pa, who said
he was too poor to take newspaper sold his
wheat a few weeks ago for 1.30 per bushel
when the marked price was over 50. The
loss sustained by him in this single operation,
says the Oxford Press, would have paid for a
paper for forty-three years.
MIR. John Glenn has been appointed sex.
ton at Rock Spring Church. He will have
charge of the graveyard, and for reason
able compensation will keep the graves in
order, caring for flowers which may be
planted, cutting the grass, sc. His post
office address is Forest Hill.
"A fire occurred at Elkton, on Monday
morning, resulting in the total or partial de.
struction of James McKinsey's grocery store
Alexanders hardware store, Mrs. Henry's
confectionery, and endangering the postoffice
and Exchange Hotel The loss was between
$1,000 and $4,000.
The promising and fast trotting horse
Marshal Ney, owned by Mr.. c. W. Cockey
of Baltimore, it is expected will shortly be
sent to this county, for the improvement OF
the stock of horses Marshal Ney is descend
ed through four distinct strains from Mes
senger, and represents the best trotling and
running families of horses in the country
He is over 16 hands high, and, without being
trained for speed, can shew $50.
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we will have abundant yields. Its most forml-
dable enemies, the notorious beetles, are being
destroyed by the almost daily exertions of boys,
who hunt them.down and Danish them in diff
ferent ways. Hence our potato fields or lots
are also being secured from their ravages to
great extent and we may therefore expect large
crops OF potatoes in this vicinity. The few who
raise strawberries are being amply compensated
fruit.
steady or Increasing interest is being taken in
fruit culture; These orchards, independent OF
the canning business, are valuable accessions to
our prosperity. The canning business has given
branches OF farming, especially in this part of
Hartford county bordering on Havre de Grace
and trayersing the adjoining section around.
This morning and night, Tuesday, we are
being visited by an excellent rain, so lately de-
sired by our farmers. TENwoRTu
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1877-06-08

SCRIBNER FOR JUNE is more cosmopolitan
than usual, containing Gin story, essay and
traveD sketches of life in France, Spain, Turkey,
SYRIA Russia Great Britain and America
Among the so-called "timely" papers may be
mentioned descriptive criticism of the statue
of Liberty Enlightcning the World" by
Charles dc Kay, with sketch and portrait of the
sculptor Bartholdi, and engravings of the statue
and of other works by the same hand also
Damascus by Diligence" by an ex consul, in
Guiding discussion of the future of Syria I'M
der Moslem rule; " How it was Done in Great
Britain" the narrative of British civil service
reform, by Edward o. Graves, one of the civil
service examiners under President Grant " A
State Ball in Constantinople;" " Village SAM
tary Work." the third of Col. Warnings papers
of practical suggestions month about
sewage, ventilation, earthclosets, etc. There
is also profuscy illustrated paper on "Croton
Water" by w. II. Rideing, with some exciting
incidents of hair-breath escapes" from drown
ing in the aqueduct. The current discussion OF
the merits of the Russian novelists, Tourgucnef,
| receives an accession in biographical sketch
by Boyesen, with portrait. Charles Dudley
Warner has study of character in his obituary
notice of the hero Of "My Summer in Garden"
Calvin, the cat. Other papers are Benjamin
Disraeli," by E. S. Nadal; 1.-THE Traditional
Music of the Spanish Pyrences," by Nena
Sturgis; "Pond Life" by Mrs Herrick "a study
from the microscopeD "The Immortality OF
| the Soul, an attempt at Socratic dialogue, by
| Edward Payson; and an illustrated paper on
| Horses. DR.. Hollands "Nicholas Minturn" is
continued, and Nicholas's plans for dealing
with deadbeat are put into practice Mrs.
| Burnett, the author of "That Lass o'Lowrie's"
| (Which is receiving so much praise from the
critics,) has short story of Franco Ameri-
can life in Paris, entitled ale Monsieur dc la
Petite Dame" The poetry of the number is
contributed by Mrs. Thaxter, Mrs. Piatt, Mrs,
! Elizabeth Akers Allen, Charles Darcy, "The
Old abinet" and " Bric-a, Brac," the latter de-
partment containing among the humorous verse
a dainty little poem entitled "The War of the
Roses" DR.. Holland discusses in his "Topics
| of the Time" "The Future of New York."
"Houses and Things" and " The Changes in
Preaching" and pays high tribute to the late
Edward Seymour of the Scrbner firm. "The
Old Cabinet disagrees with Tourgueneff IS own
estimate of the strength of his Imagination, has
something about "Jugglery and Miracle in
Art" etc, etc. "IIome and Society," has q
humorous talk about "Gasswarc and Glass
houses" by Clarence Cook (who will contribute
short articles to this department from time to
time) "a Makcshift Bcdstead" and "Camp
Stoves (both with illustrations) for summer
tourists, and supplemental note on "Cstern,''
by Col. Waring. THE Worlds Work" is: short
but practical.