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Daily capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1896-1899, 1898-12-23
GEO. M. BEELER & co.
The Reliable Pioneer Fire Insurance
Agency.

The Reliable Pioneer Fire Insurance
Agency.
This we'll known exclusive general
insurance agency was established by
the late Geo. M. Beeler, in October,
1891, BY his thorough knowledge OF
the insurance business and his estab
lished reputation for integrity and
reliable business methods, he had
built up an extensive line Of business.
This business went under the manage
ment OF Mrs. Geo. M. Beeler In April,
1894. She had been an associate in
the firm for several years and with
commendabe energy and enterprise
carries on the business. Mrs Beeler
has extended the line OF risks far he
yond her own expectations and has
added number of new companies,
showing herself an up-to- date and
progressive underwater. The com.
panies she represents have such con.
fidence in her Judgment and business
ability that she is frequently able,
aud does, settle losses against com.
panies she represents by Immediately
paying insurance TO the insured, thus
preventing the delay of waiting for an
adjuster to arrive from some distant
city. All kinds OF hop and crop In
surance is carried by this agency.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1896-1899, 1898-12-23
THE LITTLE GERMAN BAKERY.
How and Where Fine Pastry, CONNECTIONS
and Bread Are Supplied in Salem.

How and Where Fine Pastry, CONNECTIONS
and Bread Are Supplied in Salem.
Everybody admircs tirst,cass
tradesman, man VINO thoroughly
understands his business Such
man is especially appreciated where
he IS engaged in producing the stan
of life, pastry and table delicacies
That we all like 50 well. Geo. Bach,
proprietor Of the Home Bakery, in
the Insurance building, learned the
art OF bread making, pastry cook and
c1ntectioner in his native city OF
Hamburg, and has practiced IL in all
parts Of the world. lie has crossed
the ocean many times, and served
his country in the FrancO-Prussian
war. Since then he has spent twelve
years in Oregon, and for the past
i've years has been building up an
extensive business. He understands
every detail Of his business, and his
wares are wanted by all our people
lie is a manufacturer and joOber,
dong a wholesale and retail business
He makes the finest candies and is
headquarters for Christmas goodies
all the year around. People should
try our German friend at the Home
Bakery.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1896-1899, 1898-12-23

of grinding With burr-stones was
abandoned in the spring of 1886, when
the mills were completely oyerhauled,
and the roller reduction system was
adopted. About a month ago the en-
tire plant was again overhauled and
put in perfect running order, At this
time the most improved bolting pro-
cess was put into the mills at an ex-
pense of about $1,000 Five machines
from the the Nordike and Marman
Co. OF Indianapolis, Ind. were set up,
In addition to the regular system Of
reels, These new machines are OF
what is known as the swing sitter
pattern, the latest design, patented
July 8, 1898. 1t is an invention for
boiling Hour, that mllers have
strived for since the first Touring
uills we're built, and more than one
mill-wrig ht has gone insane trying to
approximate this discovery. II
is nothing more nor less than an
imitation on large scale OF the old
hand sieve, and IL is initiated TO per-
fection. The swing sitter makes 200
revolutions minute suspended on
ball bearing eccentric gearings. 1t is
perfectly air tight, reduces waste 20 a
minimum and lessons danger Of ex-
plosion from -four dust, produces 20
per cent. more Of fine -four and
takes so per cent less power than
the old horizontal reels. This is the
first mill to introduce swing sifters in
Oregon, and their operation will be
observed with great interest.
IL is not necessary In this commun-
ity 10 speak OF the quality of the
Salem Mills flour. 1t enjoys de.
seryed reputation at home aud abroad.
There has been quite change ia the
public taste as TO the real essentials
OF the article from which Is prepared |
the staii OF life. Substantial quail
ties, such as nutritiye power, good |
wholesome flavor, retention Of mois-
ture, and the nutty aroma, which ling |
ers on the palate after the bread has
been masticated, are now considered |
far more important than the white |
snowy color which is only sought !
after by cracker makers. Salem Mills |
patent flour is not only OF beauti-
ful white color, but 1T Is chosen on
real merit by the most experienced |
house wives and large establishments |
like the Asylum and the Penitentiary |
bakeries, who prize -four Of an even !
quality the year round. In the |
opinion of such competent judges the |
-four of the Salem Mills surpasses all |
others. This is high praise for a home |
made article but IL is nevertheless |
deserved and can be realized as the !
truth by any one who will give 1t a
fair trial.
THE CHRISTMAS JOURNAL is under
obligations 10 Mr. Homer B. Holland,
who has been the local manager In
charge OF these mills since February
1885, aud 10 w. II. Hatch, who has
been the head miller for over ten
years, for the above interesting and
Ia some respects valuable informa-
tluu,
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1896-1899, 1898-12-23
A Complete Barber shop

The establishment Of II. Geo.
Meyer at 262 Commercial street is
the most complete business of its
Kind In this city, From the gold
trimmed porcelain-lined baths 10 the
boot black stand out side the main
entrance from the electric fans that
AFFORD ventilation and pure air, TO the
careful proprietor and his experienced
assistants, there is nothing lacking
Tor convenience or comfort TO the
man, woMan or child who reouires
services in the line OF the tonsorlal art.
There is news depot and a we'll
stocked cigar and tobacco store ln con
nectlon. Mr., Meyer, the proprietor
VINO is' by the way a very thorough
masterot his trade,came TO Salem from
San Francisco in 1882 and has heen
Iorl5 years doing business at the
well known location.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1896-1899, 1898-12-23

Chris. Paulus. Having mad. y
Der OF improvements, and maxim, '','' W.
tensiye additions to the stock IN rs i' ga
1897 ne leased the old post oolce W.. "ue
ner opposite Hotel Willamette r Jol-
he carries very fine WHOLESALE o.e n.s
retail stock, and conducts '"u
general family wine and Iiona
store Mr.. DaReney Is a liuo, nl.alo,,
gentlemen to meet and thoronatI,
understands his business. He My rIy
speciality of furnishing wine, aaS
line liquors for baDquets and raS u
dlngs. Mr., Dageny speaks the Co. Iu
man, French, English, Italian a.,
Spanish languages '"u
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1896-1899, 1898-12-23
GARDNER AND WHITE.
This Firm is the Leading Bicycle and
Umbrella Shop IN the Capital City.

This Firm is the Leading Bicycle ana
Umbrella Shop IN the Capital City
They carry a complete stock OF
supplies and make a spec ialty OF
building a tirst-class modern bicycle
or uLberella TO order, They are also
practical mechanics and have a good
mechanical equipment for metal WORK
Of all kinds. The business was lrsI
established by Leonard f. Gardiner
who came TO Oregon twelve years ago
from Iowa. He entered the UnlNer
sity and next held position at tue
Blind Institute, -Four years ago nc
started his present business on COM
mercial street. The present location
Of this repair shop is in the Holman
block on Liberty street, next d0oI -
the Salem Steam Laundry. On SeFE
ember |, Of this year Mr., Ralph " hlte'
sou OF Sim White, the hLite Manu-
iacturer, became a partner 10 In0
business.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1896-1899, 1898-12-23
oREaoN's FRUIT RESOURCES.
What One Company Has Done in Market
ing the Same.

What One Company Has Done in Market
ing the Same.
Only year ago what is known as
the Oregon Green & Dried Fruit Com,
pany was organized, and opened theiI
ware house In Salem, and already this
concern Is widely and fayorably
known 20 the fruit growers o. Or,
egon, as we'll as heavy buyers aud
jobbers of the east. Mr. A. 1. Wagner,
who is at the head OF the concern, is
a thorough-going business man. and
has had wide experience along com
lnercial lines as well as In the ca
pacity Of a producer, Since opening
this business in Salem he has bought
and shipped over 100 car loads of pro-
duce such as prunes, tpears, plums,
apples aud potatoes. This has brought
good many thousand dollars TO the
producers round about Salem, and
will in the future assume much
greater proportions, This company
is making a practice of buying fruit
ana produce for cash outright, aud
shipping 20 responsible buyers in all
parts OF the United States. They
have employed In their warehouse
aud packing department scores OF
people during the past season and
have thus contributed largely 20 the
pay rolls OF Salem,
This company has bought the old
Dickinson Seed Cos business, which
is one of the oldest aud most reliable
OF the kind on this coast, and they
will continue 10 supply the best pro-
ducts ia that line known 90 the trade
anywhere, The farmers aud pro
ducers OF the Willamette valley will
hnd il TO their interest whenever
they have stun TO sell 20 consult the
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1896-1899, 1898-12-23
FORTY YEARS PRACTICE
Dr. Mack, Salem's Leading Dents, ~,
His Work.

His Work
A Salem Dentist of ovor IN
ars practice, always Ia the Irod -,
his profession and still active. cam.
ble aud vigorous as ever Such 10 hs
&. il, Mack, at the corner of Coumor
cial ana Court streets. He ha, b,o,
| the inventor Of no less than five r,,
ented improvements in dental appli.
/ ances and instruments now in usn 10.
leading dentists Of the world. Amo,o
these being his "Retaininp scre,s
and instruments" for anchoring dim
cult gold filings, His patented nor.
celain filings are used and rpcom.
mended 10y the best dentists in tho
land. lie has recently written, pub.
lished and distributed gratuitou.Iv 4,
Salem IA thousand copies Of uttlo
book on THE Teeth and how 10 t,Lo
care of them". This book contains
valuable information, which should
be retained in every household. uc
was the inventor of the Seamless Cold
Crowns more than fourteen years AGO.
These are now made 10y ,machinerv
but are Of less desirable shane ,hpn
those madc 10y Dr. Mack.
other dentists say Dr. Mack is
"high priced dentist, but truly his
fees are the same as those OF nelpbbor.
Ing reputable dentists and really tho
high quality of his operations makes
them more desirable. He takes the
kcenest delight in executing the most
dimcult operations In either branch Of
dental practice, hisOnly hobby Is doing
all opcratsOns wcll-sO that parties
haying artificial teeth from other
hands-a "mistit" will receive special
attention and u tit guaranteed. All
teeth OF his make will be made 10 Gt
or money refunded on return Of the
teeth (unbrokcn Of course1 His oper-
ations in ditlcult Killings. crown and
bridge work are the best we know
for we have tried them-His dental
parlors oyer the "old White Corner"
are the pink Of neatncss-no offensive
anatomical displays are found here.
The furnishings and everything con-
nected with his olice are modest vet
elegant and his patients are not
lmpreSsedwith the feeling Of beingin
a doctors oflce'-Dr. Mack positively
declines to use any of the quackerles
known 90 his profession, employs all
the newest, valuable inventions and
his dental operations are as nearly
painless as can be and still he en-
ployes no poisonous anestethlc3 too
frequently used by constituencies dem
lists who leave their patients with
Il swollen and sore jaw and face week
afterwards.
Dr. Mack enjoys the reputation
among men Of his profession ana the
best citizens generally Of being gem
Jlemah Of culture and refinement, who
takes such pride In his profession that
ne would rather do first class opera
lions free Of charge, than 10 receive
for unsklled "cheap',
operations such as are usually more Of
curse than comfort 10 the patient,
All are cordially greeted and
given the benefit Of his advice,
they become his patients or
not We bcspeak for HIM liberal
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1896-1899, 1898-12-23
WINE AND LIQUOR STORE

SAe'0h o. a Proprietor Of Wholesale
and Retail Business in the CITY.
Mr A. Z. Dageny came to The
United States from France, Febru.
ary' 1882 landing in the city of New
Orleans, where he remained one wear
lie removed TO California in 1856 10.
eating at Los Angeles, where he en-.
saged IN business for two years aud a
nail' From there he went To Van.
eouPer Wash, and was also in bust.
ness at Portland Tor two aud a
haIt years. He landed in salem and
TWO days after his arrival bought our
the Wine and Liquor business M
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1896-1899, 1898-12-23

past year for the first time in its his
| tory.
The Wallace warehouse f.r general
storage purposes has been made a
valuable piece Of property during the
past two years. II is located on the
SouthernPaciiic tracks on High street,
is three stories high and 6OxlG6 feet
on the ground. II has Two freight
elevators, and prune graders operated
by water power. This warehouse is
specially adapted TO handling the
fruit crop and promoting the prune
industry. As evidence Of this IL may
be stated that over 100 cars Of dried
fruit were handled this season. The
warehouse has "A capacity for handling
anywhere from 200 to 500 cars Of
fruit with perfect ease and conycn-
ience in season, 1t also affords
general storage for heavy articles
such as flour, wool and green and
dried fruit.
The Wallace cannery and fruit
evaporatOr is large well equipped
plant located on the Southern Pacific
track 90 Twelfth street. This plant
cost a large sum OF money aud the
reputg tiou of Salem canned goods has
been well established. During the
past season the eYaporator was success.
fully operated by W.K. Allen,Of New
berg, turning Oft about 100000 pounds
Of dried fruit. Arrangements are now
being made to get large crop Of
green peas next spring. 1t Is bCCOm-
ing well understood that western Or
egon is the best pea country in the
world. Farmers are invited to put out
a large crop of peas which will be
harvested on the vine. This industry
is very important and Mr.. Wallace
feels that the demand for Oregon
canned goods is so well established
that this canncry ought TO furnish
steady employment for Il large mum
Der Of people.
The Sidney Power company is sit
uated II miles south of Salem, where
water power OF almost unlimited
capacity, with a 80 loot fail supplies
the power to operate so bbl Touring
mil and one Of the best equipped
grain elevators in the state. The el.
eyator has capacity of jO,OOO bushels
aud IS probably The only one In Ore
egon conducted on strictly modern
scientific plans. The Water Company
plant, the Wallace warehouse aud
cannery are all supplied
with splendid water power.
This is Il brief statement Of the
handled by Mr. Wallace.
1t is safe 10 say that in the course
of a year he Is the largest Individual T.
employer OF labor in tLis region .
OF the state. lie occupies .
modest Offices in the city hail
building where he conducts his .
large enterprises with the expedition
and certainty characteristic Of his .
good business methods. Each one
)f the enterprises in his charge is
connected with his Office and private
residence by a telephone AID he is
In reach OF every one Of his employees
At every hour in the day or night,
The CHRISTMAS JOURNAL and its
many readers all rejoice with Mr..
Wallace in his success and feel
certain pride in his ability to keep
all these properties in good busines,
condition.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1896-1899, 1898-12-23

The American Eagle may be brave
bird,
Aud whip all creation and more;
But his screeches just now, they will
never be heard
Mid the gobble Of turkeys galore
"Whyt is the thought of Christmas {?
Giving
What is the heart of Christmas?
Love.
What is the hope Of Christmas?
Living.
What is the JOY of Christmas?
Love,
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1896-1899, 1898-12-23
THE LITTLE GERMAN GROCERY.
A Continuous Record of Ten Years at the
Capital City.

Continuous Record Of Ten Years at the
Capital City.
Salem people like good things u
eat, know how TO cook them, and
generally manage to have plenty on
the table. There Is one place 10
town where all the delicacies re-
quired by housewives or by anyone
who likes To have a well.set table can
get anything necessary, Besides a
full line Of staple groceries all sorts Of
earthen and china ware required for
the kitchen and dining roow are TO be
found at the well known grocery and
provision house OF Isaac s. Steiner &
Co., 1875 State street. Mr.. Steiner
cane TO Oregon fromOhiO IN 1887, and
first opened the grocery business in
February 1888 in the block at present
occupied by him. For three years he
was In partnership with Henry Some
mann, Since 1885 he has been at the
head Of the present firm. BY careful
attention TO the wants OF the trade,
by quietly and cOnscientiOusly seeking
to please his customers, and without
making very much noise in the world.
Mr. Steiner has built up a very salts
factory business. While employing
thoroughly modern methods he be.
lieves In old fashioned honesty Ia the
quality OF all goods kept at his store.
lie was the first Salem grocer to i'm
port the famous Swiss cheese manu-
fuctured at Monticello, Wis, which
he has always kept in stock ever since
he has been in the business, Here is
the one place where this famons ar.
ticle eau always be procured at whole
sale or retail.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1896-1899, 1898-12-23
A FINE IMPROVEMENT

Salem Flouring Mills Put in Swing Sifters
-Facts About Their Flour.
The Oldest manufacturing estab-
lishnent ia this city Is probably the
Salem FIGURING Mills, having capac-
ity OF 500 barrels per day, 10 was
built about 1855. The Salem Flour
ing Mills Company was incorporated
April 7, 1870, by X. @. Kinney jan.
Pugh and N. j. Kinney. The process
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1896-1899, 1898-12-23

,OME Of the fes.
| tivities popular
at Christm as
time are of great
antiquity. The
feast Of Yule was
held long before
the time Of King
Solomon. To our
Gothic .Germanic
ancestors living
in tho north Of
Europe it was the
festival of tt,o
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1896-1899, 1898-12-23
CHRISTMAS IN CHINA.
INTERESTING HOLIDAY CUSTOMS IN
THE FAR EAST.

Festivities over the Return of the
sun That Somewhat Resemble the
Festivities Of Christian Lnnds-Tbe
Angel OF Light.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1896-1899, 1898-12-23

Oregon Green.& Dried Fruit Company
Of Salem, as to value etc, before dis
posing of their stock.
Mr. Wagner proposes to command
confidence by doing, under all circum-
stances, just as he agrees, and makes
II his business to save for the pro-
ducer every dollar that he can which
would otherwise 90 to middle-men or
brokers. Again, producers shonld re-
member their own interests. by con-
sulting this house on the matter OF
prices and shipments.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1896-1899, 1898-12-23

A Merry Christmas to our heroes
brave,
Who risked their lives Humanity to
save;
A merry one to our Mckinley, too,
To Uncle Sam,and Yankee .doodle-doo,
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1896-1899, 1898-12-23
The Paris Millinery Parlors

The newest importations in Millinery.
Fine line Of jeweled side combs, hair ornaments and
Holiday novelties.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1896-1899, 1898-12-23

Daily, One Year $500, i'm Advance.
Daily, -Four Months 81 90. ir Advance.
Weekly. One Year S1.oo. in Advance
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1896-1899, 1898-12-23

1el Commercial Street Salem.
The true northerner., 1898-01-05
Has Not Located Mrs. Luetgert.

New Haven, Conn, Jan. 3.-John =
Schofield. of Boston, who is in this city,
pronounces untrue the statement that
he had notified friends of Adolph Luet-
CERT, the Chicago sausage-maker, that
if given $4,000 he would divulge the
hiding place of Mrs. Louise Luetgert,
the missing wife. Schofield has been
interested in following up clues of the
reported appearance Of the woman and
believes she is alive, but disclaims any
knowledge of her whereabouts.
The true northerner., 1898-01-05
HEAD OF oREATenNew voRK.
He IL Evidently . Man oe the Fewest Of
Words on Ocoasion.


New York. Jan 3.-Mayor Van Wyck
took possession OF his office Saturday
In the presence of Urge crowd. Floral
pieces were strewn in every direction;
a tiger In yellow and black immortelles.
resting in bed of roses. was one OF the
most noticeable decorations. At 10 min
utes to IL o'clock Van Wyck entered the
office. He was greeted by Mayors
Strong. Gleason and Wurster. The
four men chatted some time and the
big crowd of office-holders and ex-office
holders made circle around them.
About one minute before IL o'clock
Mayor Strong made brief speech OF
about 200 words, chiefly congratulatory
to the new mayor.
But Van Wyck probably has the rec
ord for brevty i'm a reply OF this sort
Said he: THE people have chosen me
TO be mayor. / received the office from
them and to them l will answer" Then
after great shaking OF hands the cere-
money was completed the administra-
tion of Mayor Strong was thing Of
the mast
The true northerner., 1898-01-05
DON'T Believe All You Read.

London, Jan. 3.-The ingenuity dis
played in manufacturing news from the
far east is remarkable. Five-sixths of
the statements can be safely labeled
guesswork. The British and Russian
foreign offices are as dumb as oysters.
and the German stream of conflicting
communications in the semi-ofiicial
press shows that they do not know
over there on which foot they are
standing. France is apparently in the
dark, while the mikado has dissolved
the Japanese diet in order that opin-
ions should not be expressed.
The true northerner., 1898-01-05
Arkansas Is I'm with the First

Little Rock, Ark. Jan. 3.-An aged
negro was lynched by mob of white
citizens near Sheriff.. in Cleveland
county, for hog stealing. When discov
cred the body Of the negro was lying
across the dead carcass of a hog he
had stolen. Pinned to the dead mans
clothing was a card reading, You will
never tell who told you to steal this
hog" The hog was of the Arkansas
razor back" variety and worth about 81
The true northerner., 1898-01-05
Steamer Goes Down at Sea.

Halifax, Jan. 3.-The steamer Corona,
from Portland, Me-, bound to London
with 400 horses and a general cargo.
struck on Seal Island at o'clock Sat
urday morning during the thick wealth
er, and shortly afterward sank. Her
crew took to the boats and one officer
and twenty-four men landed Saturday
at Woods Harbor, all safe. The other
part OF the crew, thirty-six men and the
captain, have since landed on Seal ISL
and all well.