The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1901-02-12

ping At The Parker.
Mr.. and Mrs. d. II. Welch and
daughter are in Portland for a few
days' visit with friends
Mr.. and Mrs. g. w. Williams arrived
from Portland on the evening train and
are quartered at the Parker
II. Oorson and j. H. Wallace were
among the evening arrivals from Port
land quarlered ht the occldent.
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a. Carlson and N. NJ. Nelson. OF CHI
nook. were among the evening arrivals,
and are stopping at the Parker.
II q. Van puaen has returned from
Idaho. where he has been suffering
with pneumonia. lie IL now conyales-
cent.
Scow wanted-Ab0ut 2IxG0. decked
ana particularly strong; want II for
nix months. E. r. Johnson. Hanthorn
canncry
A 10 per cent dividend Of the Build
ing & Loan Land 60, has been declar-
cd same being payable at the Office Of
~ l.. kobb.
Frank l.. Parker. clerk at the GUS
tom houBc. returned last evening from
Portland. where he has been visiting
several days
Cream pure rye. Americas finest
whiSkey. The only pure goods; guar
nntecd rich and mellow. JOHN J..
CARLSON. Sole Agent.
Ed Russell. formerly Of this place
but now owner Of syndicate OF Alas
ka newspapers. is In Portland en- route
to Chicago on business
The German ship Alsterkamp. towed
by the Harvest Queen. came down the
river Sunday evening with a heavy
cargo Of grain for Europe
The British bark Province. which
made start for the sea Saturday ar
ternoon. did not go out that day. but
returned and left out Sunday
Fish Commissioner +. {. Reed was
In the city over Sunday. but left yes
ierday morning FOR Salem, TO look af-
ter the interests Of the fisheries.
John a, Montgomery has openel n
shop at i2l Bond street and Is prepared
10 do all classes OF plumbing and tin
ming at the lowest possible rates.
Roslyn coal lasts longer. is cleaner
and makes less trouble with stoves and
chimney nucs than any other. George
w. sanborn. agent. Telephone 1911.
Work on the new school building at
John Day will begin about March
first II Is the intention OF the school
board there TO have an eight-mon,hs'
term.
II you want groceries that are gro
cerics. goods that sell on their mer-
It's. goods that make customers and
keep them, 20 TO A. w. Shipley. the
reliable grocer.
Superintendent Lyman will conduct
teachers institute at Warrenton, open
ing March l6 The county Institute
at this place will open April II and
close the 10Th.
II you've never tried our "Perfec-
ton Blend" Java and Mocha you've
missed one OF the pleasures Of life. Our
customers say It's the best In town:
they ought toknow.-JoHNsoN BROS.
The Astoria Progressive Commercial
Association will hold It's regular month
ly meeting Friday evening. Business
OF importance is to b. transacted and
a full attendance Is desired.
The town has been unusually quiet
for the past two weeks, no serious Of
fenses having been committed and not
Il single arrest having been made In
that time by the local police force.
Herbert, the young son OF Mr.. and
Mrs. J. w. Dalton, injured one Of his
fingers quite severely Saturday while
playing with an old starch machine.
The member may rave to be ampu-
tated.
The Deux Temps Club people will
enjoy n dance at Foard & Stokes hall |
this evening. The committee in charge |
has secured good music and prepared |
an excellent program, and an enjoyable |
time is in store for all who attend.
The order issued some time ago |
Lieutenant Cloke from
Fort Stevens to Fort Riley. Kansas. has
been revoked. Lieutenant Cloke will
remain at his old post for an indefinite
lime,
I.indenberger & Alter have awarded |
.he contract for the construction Of
cold storage plant at the foot of Eighth
street to Ferguson & Houston. The