The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1895-07-10

brought down ffofii Fcfti6h1 fhe 6lohsI
IL for use In the construction OF the new
water works system. Teams VIII cons
meiiee tomorrow to haul II up the hill.
Several more large barge loads will fol-
low In few days. e
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The home Of Mrs. P. L. Cherry was
made merry yesterday by the presence
OF a number OF young ladies', the occa-
sion being a luncheon g.Vea in honor of
Miss Louisa Rogers. Those present were:
Miss Lottie Bennett, Floretta and Susie
Blmore, Violet Bowlby, Hattie Tallant,
Kate Upshur, Stella Sped1en, May Nor
gan, and Hattie Kinney.
A. M. Borland, the safe expert, Of Port
land, is in the city for the purpose of
making some adjustments to the three
fire-proof safes owned by Mr. Erickson.
Any orders left at this office, or with
Mr.. Erickson by parties desiring changes
in the combinations or other work done on
fire or burglar proof safes will receive
Mr.. Borland's prompt attention.
Commencing Sunday, June 30 and dur
ing the seaside season, the o. r. and N.
Co. will make so cent round trip rate
between Astoria and nwaco good on Sum
days only. Steamer North Pacific leaves
o. r. and N. wharf at o'clock a. m.
Time of departure returning will be gov
erned by tides permitting connection to
be made with Potter for Portland in
the evening.
Where are the city street sprlnklers?
was asked of a reporter yesterday. When
the stranger was told that the city never
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During the continuance OF this kind of
weather the free use Of water would con-
siderably reduce the heat down town. No
doubt, now that Astoria has the prospect
Of becoming city, the city fathers will
provide this means OF comfort.
The Salvation Army social called out a
large crowd last evening. The hall was
filled and everyone was treated In the
usual kind and happy manner that the
Army is noted for. Good music, good
cheer and kind words made the evening
a pleasant one, and the treatment re-
ceLved by those who attended ought to be
a special inducement for them to call at
the barracks many time again.
The Finnish Lutheran Sunday school
will give picnic next Sunday. The
Knappton Sunday school will join them
at Knappton, when they will proceed to
Deep river Here they will be Joined by
the Deep River and Salmon Creek Sun
day school children and march in a body
to the picnic grounds. The Kalewa Brass
Band, of this city, has kindly consented
to furnish music for the occasion.
The old favorite steamer r. r. Thomp-
son ts again on the Astoria-Portland
route, after having been thoroughly over
hauled re-pain'ted and re-hitted with new
and elegant furnishings, including car
pets, mattresses, etc. Besides this there
has been placed on the Thompson q COM
plete electric light plant. An of these
features combined make the Thompson
one of the most comfortable boats on the
river to ride on.
Finald Bentla, Deep River farmer, |
was brought to this city yesterday on the
steamer Mayfiower and taken to the home
Of his brother in Uniontown. He is
suffering from the effects OF a broken
leg, received while trying to break in
one Of his untamed nags. DR.. Beckman
was called to attend him and says his pa
tient is getting along nicely, though 1t
will be several months before he will be |
able to again do farming duty
A movement is on foot among members |
Of the fire department to organize hose |
team to compete in the hose contests
during the regatta and later on 10 at
tend the flremen's tournament which
meets September 3, 4 and at Vancouver.
Astoria has plenty of good running ma
teral In ITS fire department and It is
hoped that those interested will succeed
in arousing the necessary enthusiasm
among the members to make a success
full showing. The boys will begin train
ing in few weeks.
Pete Sorenson, the Deep River logger,
was In town yesterday He reports hav-
ing had a narrow escape from being kill |
ed last Monday afternoon. Several Of his
men were Telling large spruce and he
was standing near an OK team not think |
ing in which direction the big spruce |
would fall. Suddenly a cracking noise
attracted his attention and looking up he |
saw the tree coming down. He had just
reached place of safety when the tree
struck right In the center of the cattle
yoke, breaking 1t and knocking both of
the oxen down. Aside from few bruises
which one Of the oxen received, they es-
capped uninjured.