The new Northwest. [volume] (Portland, Or.) 1871-1887, 1878-05-03
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The Elder brought on her last trip
439 passengers TO this port.
W. S. Ladd and family arrived from
the East by the "Chester."
One hundred and twenty-one arrests
were made by the police in April.
Mr. A. H Morgan, Of the internal
revenue office, has been quite III for
several days past
II is said that the steamer "a neon"
will soon again be placed on the Port
land-San Francisco route.
D. C. Ireland. editor Of the Astoridn,
has returned from an extended tour
through Eastern Washington and Ore
gOn.
G. :. 5. Co.'s steamship Estate
r 1rnia" is advertised TO leave
1hia for this city about the nrst
of Iul
yha 1prietors Of the Ferrotype Gal
lerg postponed their day Of leaving
% Monday, May 20Jh. This is posi-
lively leir last day.
nre t0ridn says il is reported on
good Iority that the o. ;. >. Co. IN
teud p ing a fine line Of steamers on
tle-lu between this port aud England
Ais Of photographs taken at Da-
wilson Brothers, and finished in the lat
est and best styles aud at low prices
Gallery at corner First and Namhill
streets, Portland.
The magnificent steamship "OregOn"
was visited while in port by large
number Of visitors from different local
ities. She departed hence for San Fran
cisco on Tuesday, carrying goodly
number Of passengers.
.r Ill
sweets attract us irrresistibly toward
the 'star tenr' as We 90 up Morrison
street, near Sixth. Stopping, we find
an abundance of fresh and well-fiavored
candies, which the manufacturer takes
pride and pleasure in dispensing to his
numerous patrons.
Mr.. Frank G.. Abel, Of San Francisco,
has reopened the Photographic rooms of
Bosco and Megler. First-class work of
all kinds at greatly reduced prices.
Children's pictures a specially. Cloudy
weather the best for photOgra Cards,
three dollars per dozen; Cabinet size,
five and six dollars per dozen.
Captain Dick Williams is having the
block occupied by his residence on
Fourth and b streets filed up level with
the street 10 prevent any further annoy
ance from -iuundatiou. DR.. Wilson's
grounds, which were improved in like
manner after the centennial flood, are
now among the most beautiful in the
city.
Ladies who do their own cutting and
fitting will find 10 Of immense advan-
tage TO use the Universal Patterns" 10
be found at NJ. J. Eusigu's establish
meut, 81 Stark street. Those who de-
sire suits neatly fitted and made can be
accommodated at the same place at
rates extremely low. Don't forget the
street aud number.
Mr. Fred. Bogsrt, the fireman Of the
Albany express train who was injured
a few weeks since when that train was
thrown from the track, had to suffer
amputation Of the left leg joint just
above the knee on Friday. Drs. Jones
and Ghiselin performed the operation
in a very skiilful manner, aud the
young man is doing well.
The baby show attracted the attention
of all the fond mammas and equally de-
lighted papas during the larger part OF
a week. Among the entries were two
lovely pairs Uf twins, and several intin-
itesimal specimens of humanity. We
did not ascertain the number Of entries,
but, from the juvenile concert, imagine
IL 10 have been large. The novelty drew
large crowds each day.
The well-known firm Of Fleischner
Mayer * Co. are still rushed with Gus
TONERS, aud their sales are heavier than
those Of any other house north Of Sat
Francisco. The recent special rates o
the o. :. y. Co. have opened up thl
trade with Idaho to an extent hereto
fore unanticipated, but this firm ha
been amply a0le TO meet the demand
OF both old aud new customers.
Miss NJ. A. HOdgden, Of the Hig
School, has been compelled, on accouu
of protracted illness, TO resign her pos
tiou as teacher tor the remainder OF th
school year. Professor Henderson hi
been appointed To fill the vacancy
While the enforced resignation OF Mis-
Hodgden is a matter Of sincere regre
it is matter for cOngratulation thi
her place has been so wOrthily filled.