The Dalles times-mountaineer. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1882-1904, 1895-12-28
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From Tuesdays Daily.

From Tuesdays Daily
Today the land Office received tin
Der culture proof from James A. Gor
don for the ne9 sec. IA, tp. l S, r. 20 {
Also homestead proof from John E
Demeris for sw3 sec. %, tip. IL S, r. II {
DR.. Logan returned last night fror
Portland accompanied by his son Ray
who has returned from Stanford Uni
versity, where he is pursuing cours
of study, to spend the holidays in Th
Dalles.
Mr. Henry Fiege left this after
noon for San Francisco. where h,
expects to reside in the future. Mr.
Fiege has many friends in this city al
of whom regret that he has determined
to make change of residence.
Col. Sinnot says the brigade which
he is enlisting will not be satisfied
with defending the Cascade Locks
but will go right to the front, where
shot and shell are the thickest, in case
this country is Invaded by the British
ers
Mrs. r. A. Shull, of Walla Walla,
desires information regarding the
whereabouts of her niece, daughter
of Sidney Hull, now dead. Mrs. Shull
believes her niece resides in or near
The Dalles, and desires to correspond
with her.
Charlie Kohn, of Portland, one of
the most wholesouled men in the state,
never forgets his friends at Christmas 8
time, and has presented Mr.. and Mrs.
Ben Wilson, of this city, an elegant
China tea set as Christmas remem-
brance.
There are at least four persons in
Wasco county who will appropriately
observe Christmas. They are Mr.. j.
II. Hallett and Miss Emma A Folmer,
Mr.. D. G. Lemerson and Miss Susie j.
Adams. License to wed were issued to
them today.
The decorations at the Armory are
being put up, and display both taste
and patriotism on the part of the reei-
meit officers who have the grand ball
in charge. The DECORATIONS consist OF
flags, bunting and evergreen wreaths.
A case of diphtheria is reported in
the city. A little daughter of Mr..
and Mrs. D. NJ. French is afflicted,
but the attending physician, DR.. South
erland, says the case is not in malig-
nant form, and as it has been thorough
lyquarantinsl, thsre is no danger OF
its spreading.
Don't overlook the fact that the Of
ficers of the Third Regiment will give
a grand ball at the Armory tomorrow |
night The musical programme to be
rendered by the Orchestra Union will |
be one of the drawing features Re
freshments will be served by that pop |
ular caterer to epicures' pralates,
Mr.. Andrew Keller.
While Portland epicures are feasting
on Christmas beef from Eastern Ore
gon, we of The Dalles can also enjoy
something delicious in this line. In
Woods Bros. market are hanging two
beeves that were killed yesterday, each
of which dressed over 1900 pounds.
Their carcasses look like those of ele-
plants.
Mr.. Otto Birgfeld and wife, of Port
land, will return to the metropolis on
the afternoon train tomorrow, after
having taken Christmas dinner with
Mr.. BIS brother, the professor. Mr..
is soliciting agent for the
Gambrinus Brewery of Portland, and
during his stay of a few days in the
city has secured number of large
orders for the house he represents.
A correspondents at Dufur writes that
> happy wedding was solemnized at
the residence of Mr.. and Mrs. w. T.
near that place on the eve
ming of Dec. IS. The contracting
parties were Mr.. Nj. Sigman and Miss
Eva Vanderpool. A number of friends
Of the family were guests at the hospit-
able home of Mr.. and Mrs. Vanderpool
to join in congratulating the happy
couple and partake of the snmptuous
wedding feast.
Last night the drawing for Mr.. Stub
ling's horse and buggy took place at
the Farmers and Stockmens' Ex-
change. No. is, held by Mr. ]. B.
Crossen, was the lucky number that
won the prize. 1t was fortunate ter
mination of the drawing. since Mr..
Crossen has retired from business, and
has plenty of time for pleasure at his
disposal. AS soon as the roads settle
We expect to see Mr.. Crossen drawing
the reins over the fine animal which
be won and heartily enjoying the re.
suit of mis- good fortune.