The new Northwest. [volume] (Portland, Or.) 1871-1887, 1877-05-18
FRIDAY.
HOME NEWS.

session in this city this week.
Hon. O. n. Denny, it is said, will de-
part for China about the first of July.
c. E. Dubois has been appointed ad-
ditiOnal inspector Of customs at this
port.
Two hundred and thirty-One unfor-
tunates are cared for in the insane asy-
lum at present.
Five hundred and ninety tons of as
sorted merchandise were brought up on
the "City of Chester"
Mrs. Cathrina Wagner, of the Wash
ton Hotel in this city, died on board the
"City of Chester" during her last trip
up the coast.
The Red Mems picnic on Saturday
was largely attended and thoroughly
enjoyed, judging from the reports of the
participants.
Rev. r. +. McLafferty, of Oakland,
California, has arrived in this city, and
on Sunday filled the pulpit of the First
Baptist Church.
The Howe Sewing Machine Company
have removed their office to their large
store-rOom in Beck's building, on Sec
Ond street. Remember the Howe is the
pioneer of all.
The English Opera still continues to
attract large audiences at New Market
Theater. The success of Miss Winston's
troupe is well merited and almost un-
precedented in this city.
An entertainment will be given by
the ladies of the Unitarian Church on
this friday evening. The proceeds
will be donated TO replenishing the
Sunday School Library. All are in
vited.
Any dairyman, farmer, or farmers
wife who desires to purchase "Granger
Churn' will do well to call at this office
or communicate with US by letter. |
Fresh butter at ruling prices will be
taken in payment.
The Sunday Welcome reported |
smallpox case and the consequent sus- |
pension of the schools in East Portland. |
Investigation disclosed the fact that the |
smallpox story is a complete myth, |
and the schools are not and have not |
been suspended.
Charles Lawrence, we'll and not IA
vorably known as "Gassy Charley" has
resigned his position as special police
man, "dog catcher" ETC., being unable |
to throw off the odium that attached to
an airing of some of his official (?) acts .
in the police court last week.
Rev. Mr.. Calvin repeated by request
his excellent and eloquent lecture on
True Culture" at the Unitarian Church
on Sunday evening. The discourse is
calculated to enlighten parents, encour-
age teachers, stimulate pupils, promote
True Culture" and elevate humanity.
Rev. Mr.. Cruzan has during his short
sojOurn in our city attracted large audi
enees by his Sunday evening lectures.
"The Perfect Woman" "The Perfect
Man." '1he Perfect Home" have each
in turn been discoursed upon to the sat
isfactiOn-so far as he went-of his
hearers.
The gross valuation of the property
In School District No. l., which includes
the whole of this city, is SO, $50, ,747;
total value of taxable property, minus
Indebtedness and exemptions, 50, 72S, 1872.
The school tax upon the same is Sl5,-
395 38. OF this amount but S253 SO re-
mains uneollected.
We call especial attention to the ad-
vertisement of Esmonin & Richet, man.
ufacturers of coffee and spices. We
have tested the coffee prepared by them,
and found it superior to any we have
tried in this city. If their coffee is not
found as recommended, they will refund
the money received for it. Yamhill
street, between First and Second.
We call special attention to the ad-
vertisemenT of DR.. Warmers Health
Corset. We will send one copy of the
NEW NORTHWEST one year and one of
these Corsets postpaid to any address
on the receipt of S4 90. We cordially .
recommend the article to our lady
friends, and feel confident they will
appreciate them after a very short
trial
A pleasure excursion to the renowned
Cascades of the Columbia will take
place on Saturday, May 10Th, under the
auspices of the Ladies' Aid Society of
the East Portland NJ. E. Church. The
"Willamette Chief will convey the ex-
cursionists, AMI will leave the foot of
Washington street at A. NJ. on the day
named, and will touch at East Portland,
st. Johns, and Vancouver. The servi-
ces of the Northwestern Band have been
secured. Lunch will be furnished for
all who wish it at % cents each. Tick
cts for the round trip, 81 90. For gen.
tleman and lady, 81 so. To be had at
Gilps Book Store. All are cordially in
vited.
Good Samaritan Hospital in this city
receives very complimentary notice
in the Oregon City Enterprise. We
quote: ''The same privileges and ad-
vantages are offered to all, high or low,
rich or poor. Persons going from the
country to the city for treatment could !
nowhere obtain it more satisfactorily or
economically than at this place. For
one dollar per day they will receive
medical care, proper diet, kind nursing,
quiet, and pure, sweet air, in well-ven-
tilated apartment. To the poor and un-
fortunate this hospital opens its doors,
and bids them come, without money |
and without price, Here their tenn
pOral wants will be all supplied, and |
the last hours of life sOothed by Chris |
tian care and spiritual ministrations."