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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-10-29
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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-10-29

4 French dramatization of Dickens
Cricket on the Hearth" Gle Grillon
du Foyer'D was produced at the Odeon.
Paris, October /, and proved a success.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-10-29

"A dose in time saves lives" DE-
Woods Norway Pine Syrup: natures
remedy for coughs. colds pulmonary dis
eases of every sort.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-10-29

Scald head is an eczema of the scalp
very severe sometimes. but it can bel
cured. Doan's Ointment. quick and pei.
manent in its results. At any drug store
20 cents.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-10-29

cures Group. sore throat. pulmonary
trouhles--M Monarch over pain Of ever
sort. DIR. Thomas Eclectric Oil.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-10-29

NO one would ever be bothered win
constipation if everyone knew how nais
rally and quickly Burdock Blood Bitter
regulates the stomach and bowels
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-10-29

Rev. r. W. Plant has returned from
he Boston convention and will Off
Ciatr Sunday at all the services.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-10-29
Daily ksnntbec Journal
GARDINER.
Journals Telephone Call, 3-12.

See NJ. a. Harradens latest auction
Of zeal estate.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-10-29

The political parties in the province
Of Prince Edward Island, Thursday,
made he following nominations for the
Dominion elections. November 3:
Queens countY-Hon. A. f. Warhrir-
ton and l.. T. Prowse. Liberals. Alex
Martin ana Angus A. Mclean. Conser-
vhtNts. Kings county, J. Hughes
Liberal; John Mclean. Conservative
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1904-12-03

1t takes more than nine men to
make q fashionable tailor.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1904-12-03

Colonel william +. Cody buffalo
Bid tells Of dog that travels with
his shows, that IL the most ill-temper.
ell beast In the world. He has good
reason for his ugliness, according to
what the narrtOr says: HE sleeps In
the ticket wagon. Now every night
before he IL shut up the ticket-sell"r
cOnceals In n hole dug beneath the
wagon. Then he goes to bed, and fail
ing to realize that almost every night
his house Is shifted over the road, he
can't understand why the mornings
search for the bone is futile. Then he's
mad. He thinks some one has stolen
II, and 1t isn't safe to 60 near him for
several hours. Sometimes we stop
several days In a place, and then, Of
course. he finds the bone, ana it's just
enough incentive to keep him digging
holes. He's planted bones all over this
country and the greater part of Eu-
rope, ana has lost 90 out of every 1OO."
Emperor William wrote poem
ohNS, suohtIttCu w ~ esS"S
literary man who dlned Mt the castle
for that purpose particularly. The
critic read 1t, and found his dual
duties In conflict. He had to advise an
amateur poet with an exceptional
power for resenting hostile comment.
He yielded only very little to the
exigencles Of the situation. "rhls
verse, your majesty" he began, Seems
to require alteration in certain re-
spects." The author took the manu-.
script and cOnned 1t thOughtfully.
Then his brow cleared. 'Why," lie
cried, as one seeing sudden light, II
have actually not signed the poem.
Give me pen" And the only fault
ba saw In the work was forthwith
lemedied.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1904-01-22
Cured LumbagO

A. B. Canman, Chicago. writes
March 4, 1908: "Having been troubled
with lumbago at different times and
?ried one phyiician after another;
then different ointments and liniment
gave it up altogether. So l tried
once more and got bottle of Bal
lard's Snow Liniment which gave me
almost instant relief. l can cheer.
fully recommend It, and will add my
name to your list of former sufferers.
2Sc, SOC and 81. Sold by G. p. Wilder
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1904-01-22

applied to the right place soon sub
dued the flames and but little dam
AGE was done. Without the fire COM
pany the probabilities are that the
whole block would have burned.
Fatal kidney and bladder troubles
can always be pr vented bv the use
of Foley's Kidney Cure. For sale by
Brown Pharmacy
The Neosho County Republican
Central Committee will meet at the
Arlington Hotel, Erie, KS, Monday,
Jan. 25 at 1890 o'clock a. m. for the
purpose Of calling a oonven lon TO
elect delegates to the state CONVEX
ton and transact other business
G. s. NATION, Sec.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1904-01-22
WORKINGS of the M. F.'s

II Is hoped that the public will deal
gently with the writer OF this arti-
Gle. Duty devolyes upon a scribe at
times, aud il evaded it becomes so
enormous that there is no ''d0ing OF
IL.
The writer was detailed to investi-
gate the dOings Of the M. +. g.
Doubtless many OF our readers will
regret that, SO far we do not know
Just what NJ. F. means. 1t may be
that the letters could be applied to
Mis- fits, Maidens FrOlics, Mems Fav-
critics or Musical Fanatics. We can
say positively, however, that the
organization consists Of fourteen
beautiful and accomplished young
ladies Of the best families of Chanute.
y that they are very choice
it,r ~ci cLiun o. new nlcIii'"
as !. pulling it Lightly. Ti'
app ichut must give an impre'
elegance AMI distinction. Ste
. assess mat iucomparable, It,.
ale, unial homable something
.i =, 81, Again, to pecOme q
n ~ .r Of the Nj. F.'s une must h.
rr. ram that element Of lgnOranc'
- us e. an ABUNDANCE OF that tx
iiiAra,Iug bliss known TO few, bu'
~ child Sh must Nnls how T.
,rrpa e 3, hot game pie, c''vas bacI
iucK, ~ IN uf veni~On. ST. Huber
apon or in fact any, aud many o'
hose spicy dishes 50 dear to the we
vand good temper Of the MA
Iaan.
nas been rumOred that the yOun,
b u.s aspire to become leading ladi'
q ar 'n.r at writing lyrics an
W, 1T piays 1t Is safe to state, how
.vrr. tha III Of the girls hope to 1t
NE leading ladies Of some your.
M rs heart. and will succerd for IT,
u f =. bless them W re all cut gu
| T.. lust such 4 'eadiny part.
GLADYS PITTOMLEss Boz
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1904-01-22
FEBRUARY NUMBER
ew Idea Woman's Magazine

An i'm "rtant and timely attic
in the February nummr cf the New
Wpman's Magazine is entit'
IAN American Girl az an Englis
Peeres,, It. is written nv Micha
White IN Englishman. who spea'
author'tatively upon that subJrc
and who presents ms opinion attrac
vpiv A SECOND chapter OF Symp"
nm caiIed "The Hapmest Day OF
Ne" will find many apprecialN
r. n r. A Special article up
hutternaking under the heading I
.Tbe nu"tr. Wuman's Ftiend--t e
Cow. "hy X t.. V Saint Maur. is pra
tical and useful. The "ries ~
right and interesting and he ent'
l. bi. uf contents L. u feast IN whom
g ever partakes NJ ito v"od things
fl rad
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1904-01-22

WANTED - Several persons of
character and good reputation 10 each
state(one In + lis county required) to
represent and advertise old establish
ed wealthy business house OF solid f.
nancIal stand ng. Salary s2l.00 week
ly with expenses additional, all pay
able In cash iirect every Wednesday
from head Offices. Horse and carriage
furnished when necessary. Refer
ence. Enclose self addressed envel-
npe. Colonial, 1872 Dearborn ST.,
Chicago.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1904-01-22
MANAGER WANTED.

Trustworthy lady or gentlemen to
manage business Ia this county and
adjoining territory for we'll and favor.
ably known HOuIe OF solid financial
standing. 5000 straight cash salary
and expenses, pLid each Monday BY
check direct from headquarters. Ex-
pense money advanced, position per.
manent. Address Manager, $40 Mon
on Bldg, Chicago, Ill.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1904-01-22

MANAGER Wanted In this county
and adjoining territory, to represent
and advertise an old established
wealthy business house of solid fihan-
cial standing. Salary S21 90 weekly
with expenses additional, paid each
Monday by chick direct from head.
quarters. Expense advanced, and
horse and carriage furnished when
necessary; position permanent. Ad-
dress Secretar.. 600 Munon Building,
Chicago, Ill.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1904-01-22

WANTED-FalthfuI person to call
N retail trade and agents for manu-
facturlnn house having we'll estab-
ished business: local territory;
'traipht salary $40 paid weekly and
Expense money advanced; previous
Experience unnecessary; position per-
manrnt; business successful. En-
close self addressed envelope. Sup
Travellers, Cos Mon0u
Rldv. Chicago.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1904-01-22
For Sale At a Rarca ain

256 aires uuleased and Ia good
developed oil and gas territory, tmiles
o. r. r. through the land. A never
falling creek OF water, a big ledge OF
good limestone ft for lime or building
o'ck. one mile east OF Benedict, Kas.
A fine place TO locate factory. Fur
'eTms Inquire OF 5. G. MoFFATT. p. o.
address. Altoona, Kans. Route No. I.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1904-01-22

WANTED-An energetic man to rep
resent us In Chanute and vicinity. A
Good opportunity for live man.
Interstate Bend & Investment Co
Joplin, Mo, CiLizens State Bank
Bldg.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1904-01-22
Farm for Rent.

l60 acres, 80 acres IN cultivation,
aiance cattle pasture, good hog pas
ure ana NOW land. Good buildings
lenty Of water. Seven miles due
,0uih Of Chanute Apply to VIM.
VAUGHN, carleton. Kan.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1904-01-22

For Saloon South Malcolm, lot,
75x165: good woven wire fence around
t: house 6 rooms, pantry and ward
robe. good cellar, good we'll of soft
water, convenient to kitchen door;
good barn and buggy shed, all nicely
painted; quite variety of fruit. For
particulars call at 619 ). Malcolm.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1904-01-22

WANTED-A lie use 10 good territory.
Will drill immefiately.--J.S S. Det-
wiler, Field Mgr. Hoosier Oil Go. over
POstOffice.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1904-01-22

For SALR--A fine eightv,9 miles
EAST uf hauu,e Must be sOld.-Iu-
lulre at this Office or of Mrs B. Rita
On the farm,
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1904-01-22
Farmers

Wishing to lease their lands for oil
purposes to relia ole parties, address
5. A. Harrison, r 10, 92 La Sale St.,
Chicago, III. 1890
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1904-01-22

Fine pianos at fine prices at Daws
iy's. In fact anything you wantin tho
music or sewing machine line.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1904-01-22
For Sale

Horses, mules aud cattle, hogs,
irm tools aud some household goods,
Monday Feb See bills.
BROCK BLAZER.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1904-01-22
FOR SALE OR RENT

$50 acre stuck tarm for sale cheap.
within nine mile Of ParsOns.-W. A.
Afford, Erie, Kans. tt
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1904-01-22

FOR SALE registered Hereford
1ulls, at one half my usual price II
AIKEN sUon.-Fred FOetIsch.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1904-01-22

Ii you want your watch to run, take
it to the new jewrler-all work guar
inteed or money refunded.-Dr. J.W
Phillips.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1904-01-22

Farm Loans, Annual Interest, no
Commiss on Mortgage, no Cash
G. mmissioi Correspondence In
vited.
w. A. Afford,
Erie, Kansas
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1904-01-22
CLASSIFIED
WANTS

want to buy your farm or make
YOU g loan.-E. p. Burris, City
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1904-02-26

Salem secured the First District
Republican Congressional conven.
ton, winning out easily over its
two rivals, Independence and Forest
Grove. The date set by the central
committee is April 13-one day
before the state convention in
Portland. Polk county is entitled
to nine delegates-one more than
her apportionment two years ago,
Some members Of the party who
profess to detect political signif-
canoe in the contest for the meeting
place Of the convention are found
who claim that the result was a
victory for the Harris forces, while
others say that the % votes IN
Marion county look good to Her.
mann's supporters, and that the
latter were ready to give Salem
anything she asked for. The con-
gressional contest is now on in
earnest, and those who know the
fighting qualities of the two lead
ing candidates have no reason to
doubt that it will be a warm one
from start to finish.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1904-02-26
Local OratorlcaI Contest.

The local oratorical contest will be
held in the College chapel next Tues
day evening at s o'clock. The contest
this year promises to be Of unusual
interest. Dallas Is putting forth every
effort to send a representative to the
state contest who will bring home first
honors. Every college in the state
will send orators to Philomath to COM
pete for the state honors and a prize
of 500. The contestants Tuesday
evening will be Miss Nellie Phillips,
Miss Bertha Allen, Chester Gates and
Wintha Palmer Special music will
be furnished and several readings
will be given. A small fee will be
to help pay expenses.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1904-02-26
Dallas Was Defeated.

The Dallas College basketball
team was defeated by the Willamette
Universary players in Salem, We'd
nesday night, by the decisive score of
90 to 9. The boys played their
respective positions we'll, but were
clearly outclassed by their opponents.
They speak in the highest terms of
the fair and courteous treatment ac-
corded them by the Salem team, and
say that, while the Salem players were
much heavier and larger all around,
no rough work was INDUCED in. The
Salem papers unite in saying that the
game was the fastest and most inter-
esting ever played in the Capital City.
The Statesman says: "The William
ette men were much larger than their
opponents and excelled in fast,
aggressive playing, finally wearing
out the visitors. The Dallas men
were better at passing the ball and
put up the best team work ever seen
in Salem" A return game will be
played in Dallas soon-probably next
Friday evening.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1904-02-26
CELEBRATE GOLDEN WEDDING
Mr.. and Mrs. Smith Gillian Were
Among Earliest Pioneers Of
Willamette Valley.

Mr.. and Mrs. Smith Gillian cele-
brated their golden wedding ami
versary at their home in Walla Walla,
Wash, Tuesday. Mr.. Gillian, who
is brother Of Mrs. F. NJ. Collins, of
Dallas, was long one of Polk county's
leading citizens, and his good wife is
daughter of one of Oregon's promi-
nent pioneer families. OF this worthy
couple, the Oregonian's Walla Walla
correspondent says;
"Mr and Mrs. W. S. Gillian were
married near Dallas, Oregon, Febru-
ary 20, 1854, and were among the
earliest pioneer couples Of the Will
lamette and Walla Walla Valleys
Mr.. Gillian crossed the plains in
1914, settling in the Autumn of that
year near where is now the site Of
Dallas Mrs. Gillian came West by
OK train in 1852, and is 73 years old,
while her husband is rs.
"W. S. Gillian was prominently
identified with the early history of
Polk county. He was its first Sheriff,
receiving the appointment from the
County Commissioners Of Polk in
1851. On May II, 1852, when he was
but % years old, he carried out Polk's
first execution, r. W. Everman being
the man hanged. Mr.. Gillian was
County Assessor in 1851-1852, and was
a member of the Territorial Legis-
lature of 1853-1S54
'Mr. Gillian was son of Colonel
Cornelius Gillian, head Of the Oregon
Volunteer troops sent against the
Cayuse Indians. Colonel Gillian was
accidently killed on his return from
the Cayuse Indian war; His death in
March, 1848, left a widow and seven
children to face pioneer hardships, of
whom w. S. Gillian was the eldest.
Mrs. Gilliamwho formerlywas Miss
Esther Taylor, was the daughter of
James Taylor, of Niles, Mich, who
settled at Dallas in 1852 Mrs. Gillian
was teacher, having taught il
several schools in the Willamette
Valley. She is a relative of the noted
Aldrich clan of Rhode Island.
"Mr. and Mrs. Gillian kept open
house for their friends Tuesday. Be
5ond this, there was no observance of
he rare anniversary"
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1904-02-26
NOTICE TO SUBSCRIBERS.

Beginning Tuesday, March /,
the yearly subscription price of the
Polk COUNTY OBSERVER will be
$3.50. The announcement of the
change in price was made three
weeks ago, and since that time sub
scriptions have been coming in at
lively rate from patrons who wished
to take advantage Of the old price
of one dollar. With these remit
tances, in nearly every instance,
have come good words for the OBJ
SERVER in its enlarged form, and
the assurance that these subscribers
will gladly pay the small increase
ia rates when their subscriptions
expire next year. Our readers
will please remember that sub
scriptions at one dollar year will
be received until next Tuesday, at
which time the price Of the paper
will be advanced to $3.50. The
clubbing price Of the OBSERVER and
the Weekly Oregonian under the
new arrangement will be 81 year,
an advance of 25 cents over the
present rate. The OBSERVER makes
this small raise in its subscription
price for the reason that the in
creased cost of paper, type,
machinery and labor makes i'll
necessary to charge more than one
dollar a year for the paper in its
enlarged form, and for the further
reason that we believe the paper is
worth the price asked for it. For
the last five years, we have been
devoting a large percentage OF the
profits of the business to the en-
largement and improvement of the
naner and wa i.1t.-- 4 --,.. .a:--
this course, until we make the OB-
SERVER second to no country week
ly in Oregon, and then, if the town
is large enough to justify the move,
we intend to publish a daily.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1904-02-26
MANY WERE SUCCESSFUL
List of Teachers Who Passed Ex-
animation and Received
Certificates.

County School Superintendent G. L.
Starr and his assistants, DR.. @. G.
Polling and Mrs. +. H. Morrison have
finished examining the papers of ap-
plicants for teachers certificates. The
following were successful in securing
certificates to teach:
First grade-H. +. Buerer, Dallas
Emily DeVore, Monmouth; H. c..
Seymour, @. j. Graham, Falls City.
Second grade-Florence Westover,
Bridgeport; Claud Shaw, Polk; G. f.
Grover, Rickreall; Harriet M. Hig-
gins, Salem Mabel Stevens, Concord I;
Clement Jones, Independence, Fred
E. Bowerman, Frank Cooper, Martha
Whealdon, Monmouth; Jessie M.
Wild, Alice Mckinley, Buell.; Sadie
Lynn, Dallas Ethel M. Dennis, Salt
Creek; Sadie Sears, Mccoy.
Third grade-Agnes Becker, Mary
Becker, Smithfield Eta Waters, Air
lie; Leola Durham, Ethel Brown,
Independence; Mabel e. Wheelock,
Wintha Palmer, Arthur X. Wilson,
Dallas; Maud Simons, Oak Grove;
Esther Hampton, Rocca.
Eta Waters and Arthur X. Wilson,
who received third grade certificates,
made averages high enough to entitle
hem to first grade papers, but neither
lave had the requisite experience as
eachers. Claud Shaw also made the
lrst grade, but lacks few months of
having taught long enough to entitle
lin to first grade certificate. Mary |
Becker, Wintha Palmer, Ethel Brown,
Iaud Simons and Esther Hampton
made second grade averages, but were
bliged to take third grade certificates
n account Of lack of experience in
he school room.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1904-02-26
COURT HOUSE NOTES
DECLARATION OF INTENTION
Louis Husser, Of Dallas; native Of
GeImanY.
PROBATE.

Gelmany.
PROBATE.
Estate of Sarah E Fisher, deceased
final report set for hearing Satur-
day, March 26, 1904, at o'clock p. m.
Estate of Adella Michel, deceased
report of sale Of real property con-
tirmed.
Estate of Ferdinand Williams, de-
ceased-inventory and appraisement
filed and approved.
Guardianship of Charles A Bald
win, a minor-Sarah Miller appointed
guardian W. f. Nichols, F. e. Myer
and E. V. Dalton appointed ap-
praisers; inventory and appraisement
filed and approved.
REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS.
United States to heirs of A X Handy,
100 acres, s S, T 8 W, patent,
Anna Newman and nd to Martha j
Cosper, lot 4, block 19, and tract in
Dallas, $780,
Cora M Colwell and hd to T L Duns-
more, east J lot 6, block D, south side,
Falla Gitv @-=-.-.4--==e
+ X Hubbard ct al to City of Falls
City, lot 5, block I, Falls City, 81.
I'D Hollowell ct ux to City of Falls
City, tract in Falls City, 81.
Zim Hinshaw ct ux to City of Falls
City, lot II, block 7, 1st add to Falls
City, $50.
Abram Nelson ct ux to Ardella But
Ter, lots and tracts in independence,
81.
Abram Nelson ct ux to r Fl Nelson,
lot and tract in Independence, 81.
G H johnson ct ux to w W John
son Lumber Co., lands in Polk county,
81.
State of Oregon to Susan G Bryant,
80 acres, t 8 S, + W. $1OO
State of Oregon to George W Cor
den, 90 acres, s, + W, $25
L May Willis, guardian, to E NJ
Paxton, 90 acres, S, r3w, $3.50.
rs Michel, administrator, to d ]
Grant, lots in Falls City, $500.
w r Pillman ct ux to James Goode,
OTIS and 8, block X, West Salem, $25.
Jabez Thurston ct ux to j j Wise
nan, lot 4, block IS, Imp Co add to
Dallas, 800.
B + Moody to Jacob H Tompkins,
Is acres, S, TT W, 800.
Frank Butler ct ux to Carrie NJ
Drueax, 6O-1OO acres, s s, W, $50.
G f Fisher, as executor, to H f and
J Haley, 16 acres, t s $, W, $775.
w r Bentley ct al to N A Emmitt,
60 acres, t 8 s, s W, $3.50.
Kate L Coad to d G Meador, 40
.cres, s, W, $780,
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1904-02-26

The Portland wooden mill, which
was moved from Dallas to Sellwood
by Portland capitalists few years
ago, was totally destroyed by fire
last Thursday afternoon. The
blaze originated in the picker
room. The loss is estimated at
$150,000. The company carried
insurance to the amount of 500, 900.
One hundred and fifty hands were
thrown out of employment. The
stockholders have not decided
whether they will rebuild, and, if
they do, it is doubtful if Sellwood
gets the new mill. A strong effort
is being made to get the company
to rebuild at St. Johns, or some
other point down the river. The
hoodoo that was on this mill in
California followed it to Dallas,
and every man who touched it
here lost money on it. The Dallas
stockholders virtually gave the
mill to the Carter brothers, little
dreaming that it would ever be
moved from this city, but no sooner
had the latter secured control Of
The property than they set about
finding a location in some town
where the citizens would pay them
4 large sum for mo Ting it. They
finally succeeded in forming stock
in Portland, and the mill
vas removed to Sellwood and oper-
tied about two years before its de-
by fire.