The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1897-07-03

l.. \. Lcomis. Ilwaco J. Z. Jaoohy, Ash
land. O.. were guests 1T the occident
yesterday,
When you want a real life-lIke and
artistic photo. don't fan TO call on Snod-
grass. The work he is turning out now
Is ahead OF anything ever made In As
toria before.
I II is anticipated that the Clatsop
beaches this year will be thronged with
visitors. Many have already taken up
their permanent residence At the hotels
and cottages.
/ ]. Dillon. Seaside; G. W. Down. stone
Greek: G. p. Brown. Portland Me: H.
ID. Borthwick. Goble; Captain Copeland.
schooner visilant. were at the Parker
House yesterday.
I Mrs. A. W. Mckenzie and two children
are visiting at the home OF her father
and mother. Mr.. and Mrs. E. c. Holden.
They will go to the beach for the sum
mer some time next week
Mr.. II. B. Dyer. the well-known rail
road builder Of Nampa, idaho. writes to
his friend Mr.. K. J. Howell. Of this city,
that the construction OF the new Idaho
railroad Is progressing rapidly.
Ross. Higgins & Co. are still In busi-
( ness at the old stand and will give
as good value for the money as anyone.
Entrance to their store from east side
while street repairs are in progress.
The grand Fourth OF July ball to be
given at Foard & Stokes hall. Monday
night, July s. will be distinctly separate
from the show on Saturday Night. Tick
cts to ball, 81. Gribler's orchestra will
furnish the music
VI. f. ChurcEi-Services at II a. m. and
s p. m. Class meeting. led by the pastor,
at 10 a. m. Epworth league at p. m.
The quarterly meeting service announce
to he held on the 3D. and 18th has been
postponed 70 July 18th.
The petition Of John NOland and others
for the Improvement OF Astor street,
between Ninth and Sixth, was not con-
sIdered at the council meeting last night.
This is one Of the most important meas
ures now before the public.
Astoria's Fourth OF July celebration for
1891 will not only commemorate a day Of
rational Independence. but will also be
In the nature Of a celebration Of the in
dependence Of the city, brought about by
the building of the railroad.
Ross. Higgins & Co. have taken the
agency for the famous Corvallis"
-four. Three carloads arrived here for
them yesterday and they Will from
now on furnish dealers with the same
at mill prices in lots to suit.
Congregational Church-The Lords
supper will be celebrated in the morning.
A patriotic service will be held in the
evening, consisting Of national songs end
an address on the Message From Our
Banner" All are cordially ivited.
A new river service has been inaugu-
rated between Astoria and Rainier, Ore
gon. including all intermediate landings.
The fine steamer "Pilgrim," Captain A.
L. Brazee. will make round trips daily,
except Sunday, leaving Palmer at $50
a. m, reaching Astoria at 1890, landing
at the Fourteenth street wharf. and de-
parting on her return at 20. Prompt
time ana the best service is guaranteed
for both passengers and freight.
The railroad company will soon have
its new office on THE Telephone dock in
running order. Manager johnson, Of the
Western Union, received instructions yes
terday 10 put in the telegraph lnstru-
ments. and hereafter patrons Of the West
ern Union can do business either at the
dock or at the general office on Com
mercial street.
The members Of the Pioneer and His
torical Society have been invited 10 par
ticipate in the celebration Of the nations
birthday. All members are requested to
meet at the court house on Monday, the
5th, at 9:30 a. M, TO assist In properly
celebrating the day Prominent positions
have been assigned them in the parade.