The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-08-12

the only complete stock " French ant
American candles In the city, Price,
from ioc 10 $500 per pound. All mai
orders receive prompt attention. Fresl
candies manufactured every day IS,
Commercial street
I SnodgraSs. the lotograrcr, has just
finished his annual tour making view,
ot the Columbia river hshiug aud los,
glns Industries. and hereafter can b,
found at his place ot business as usu,
al High grade portrait work spc,
cialty. Call and see the new and per,
manent carbon photos.
II is reported that the improvements
being made 20 the walluski road have
SO far progressed as 20 now make that
4 good driveway. \ new bridge is be-
ing built near WnlISmsport. and the
corduroy sections " the road have been
sufficiently hlled with earth and gravel
to make a smooth surface.
II is evident that Observer Grover
has mended his ways and determined
To give Astoria a season ~ good wealth
er FOR the regatta. II he keeps up his
present gait there can be- no possible
complaints and the best thing the
committee could do would be TO oficr
a prize 10 the weather bureau man.
Masters Charles and Prescott Wright
returned yesterday afternoon on the
Dwyer from their trip through the low.
er Nehalem They came back by the
way Of Cannon Beach and Seaside
The boys report having had a bls time
killing bears. deer and catching trout
Both were well bronzed during their
outing
The following deeds were yesterday
filed In the recorders office. C. r. Hig-
gins TO w w Whipple. Lot I. Block
Il. Astoria Addition to warrentou. 800.
George c. Flavcl to Mary c. Flayel.
all right title and interest. being n
one-siNth interest to the note and mort
gage Of the Flavel Land and Develop
nent company. 1900
Fishermen are beginning 10 make
heir entries for their races during re-
yatta week II is important that they
put in their entries rs soon as posi-
lie so that the committee win not be
'ushed at the last moment. There are
our races this year FOR gill net twlne.
'oard * Stokes having promised to put
~ bale Of Stewards twine.
Mr.. a. J. Johnson, the well known
orist, left Monday night for Portland
'here he will join the Mszamas on
heir trip to Crater Lake In Southern
'regon. Mrs. J. J. Stokes. Miss Mary
tokes. Mrs. p. A. Stokes and Guy
tokes are also OF the party. and Mr.. |
V. A. Sherman left last night and |
Ill join the rest en- route. II is ex-
ected that the trip will take from
IN days to two weeks time. and all
re confident Of fine outing.
Already the business men have begun
ecorating their houses for regatta
eek. The prettiest decorations so far
cen are those OF the Louvre. This
urge resort is hung with brilliant bunt-
X, and one very novel plan which
as been used is the placing Of small
hinese lanterns over lncandescent
ghts on the outside OF the building,
reducing beautiful effect. The in
de Of the building is also handsome
r decorated. Other places on the Bow
y Will soon commence decorating. and
le street will take on a new appear
nee.
L. V. Moore, the well known piano
an Of Portland. Is making special ef-
'rts 10 put on exhibition in this city
Iring regatta week the finest assort-
ent Of pianos and organs ever shown
this city. The Instruments Will be
tipped direct from the factory at Chi
lgo, and will arrive here tomorrow
orning. Mr.. Moore says that he pro-
1ses 10 give Astorians some great
argalns. and viii dispose Of these ele-
ant instruments at wholesale prices
nd on liberal terms. Col. Moore is a
usher, and when he says go" some
ling has TO start
Captain II. r. Robertson, Of San
rancisco, Is In the city, and says that
EXT Saturday morning he will sail
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