The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-08-27

that the tercdo is not plent' -,
waters. ' W 'hes'
Ice cream by the busNel at c. r
Smiths. Ice cream soda speciality
Private parlors for ladies, ass Com
merclal street.
Hunters are beginning TO prepare foI
the opening OF the season, septemhe
= when "a Nil he ,esal 10 shoot grouse
quail and pheasants,
The large number OF fine melons OF
the market yesterday createl consid
cradle comment II was certainly th'
hest lot received this season.
The Parker House Is making a bis
Improvement in the street In front Of
that hostelry, The work viii be COM
rleted within day or two,
Chas. Davis. Chinook: Fred Olsen and
Sam Roberts, olney; w, ], Ingalls,, OF
Lewis and Clarke, were among the Wis
itors from the country yesterday.
Mr.. n. W. Tallant president OF the
Columbia River Packing Co. was a
passenger for san Francisco on the
steamer State Of California, yesterday
morning,
Mr.. \. J. johnson, Mr.. Win sherman.
Mrs. 2. A. Stokes. Mrs, c, II. Stokes,
J. ], Stokes and Miss Mary Stokes re-
turned from their trip to Crater Lake
with the MaEamas,
Fresh country eggs, l5c per dozen;
Albany Creamery butter, the only but
ter TO put on the table; fresh fruits OF
all kinds, at the lowest market price.
at the Astoria Creamery. ASS Duane
street.
The Wiley r, Allen Co. sold two more
pianos yesterday. Mr.. \, McFarlane
purchased a fine Ludwig in oak case;
also Mr.. NJ. Hanthorn. with the mando-
lin attachment. Both gentlemen are to
be congratulated.
Tuesday evening Or. and Mrs NJ
Howard gave a pleasant party at their
in honor Of Mr. X. Gabbert,
OF Oregon City. The evening was spent
in music and games. and wound up
with an elegant supper
VIM. Erickson. son Of Mrs. Minnie
Of Cppertown. died early yes
terday morning OF consumption. He
was about 10 years Of age. The funeral
will take place today, the interment be-
ing at Gray's River cemetery.
Rev Mr.. Simpson, rector Of st. Marks |
Portland, who has been visiting with
Rev. Mr.. Short, returned yesterday az
.ernoon with him from Gearhart. While
here they paid a visit to Bonnie Braes,
md took a dip in the Pacific.
Arrangements have been made by the
abroad company by which, commenc-
ng tomorrow, tickets can be purchased
t the o. r. r. and y. dock. and ex-
hauge Of baggage and freight made
here with that company's boats.
Little else was done yesterday but
vatch for the railroad trains The
iovelty win wear OF perhaps. but it
1iu be many moons before Astorians
orget the first train into the city. or
ease to appreciate the convenience Of
he cars.
An illustrated health talk under the
uspices Of the Viava Company to the
aides Of Astoria will be given at rooms
) and 16, Flavel Building, this. Thurs
ay afternoon. the 27th inst. at 2
clock, by Mrs. Mary Brazil. Of san
Francisco.
Several passengers returning from
he beaches yesterday, were heard to
emark when they landed at the Tele-
hone dock, that they would know
rhere to come next year in order to
ecure proper accommodation on trans ,
crtation lines.
c. B. Smith, the confectioner. carries
he only complete stock Of French and
american candies in the city. Prices
rom 1Oc to $500 per pound. All mail
riders receive prompt attention. Fresh
andes manufactured every day. 4S3
Commercial street.
Yesterday Mr.. W. W. Whipple re-
eived a quantity Of fine strawberries
rom c. W. Rich. The berries came
rom Mr. Rich's farm on the Lewis and
'larke, and are probably the only
trawberries on the coast Verify, Or
gon is a great state.
Alex Gilbert's pavilion and grounds at
easide may be had for use free by
ersons or societies that wish to give
xcursions to the beach. Both pavilion
nd grounds are in excellent condition
nd those who wish to give picnics
gould greatly add TO the attractions
y accepting Mr.. Gilbert's liberal offer.
Arrangements were completed yes
erday by the custom house depart
nent for the further discharge OF the
teel rails from the Chelmsford and
'ulwood at Flavel. 1t is understand
hat a temporary bonded warehouse
sill be erected on the wharf or near
here, for the stowage Of the rails until
hey are needed.