THE WEATHER
OREGON CITY Probably $
$ fair; easterly winds.
$ Oregon and Washington Prob- $
S ably fair; easterly winds. 4
3 Idaho Probably fair. $
EDWARD A. BEALS, S
i J District Forecaster. 3
By the time some people make
S up their minds what to do it's too S
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WEEKLY ENTERPRISE ESTABLISHED 1866.
VOL. VI. No. 145.
OREGON CITY, OKEGON, SUNDAY, DECEMBER 21, 1913.
Pre Week, Ten Cents.
Ha4 ,
LITTLE FIGURES;
BIG MEANING
SECTION NUMBERING OF NEW
CHARTER MAY INFLUENCE
COURT'S DECISION
DOWHEV APPEARS ON SCENE AGAIN
IT
Declares He Will Go Into Legal Fight
If Council Attempts to Allow
Another Ballot on Measure
Now Submitted
Allegations that the section num
bers were changed and that, conse
quently, the charter that is to be sub
mitted to the people is a new one will
be the grounds for another action that
James Downey will bring against the
city of Willamette.
Sometime ago the plaintiff asRed
that the county assesor be restrained
from making a levy on the property of
the city because the charter that had
been voted upon by the people had
been submitted by resolution instead
of by ordinance as the laws of the
state require.
Willamette, evidently recognising
the force of the argument, decided to
Ignore the past election and called an
other for December 22. It is now
said that Downey will come into court
and allege that the charter the city
council proposes at this time to sub
mit to the people is a new one and
cannot be presented because it has
not been filed in the office of the city
recorder for a period of 60 days. The
claim will also be made, it is said, that
the changing of the section numbers
makes this a new charter and that it
is different from the one that was pre
sented at the November election.
The city council planned to have the
election next Tuesday and all prepar
ations have been made for it. Mon
day, it la probable that the complaint
will be filed asking for the restrain
ing order to prevent the election be
ing held or to set it aside if it should
prove to be filed too late.
Every-time we hear a man say he
loves his enemies or likes to work we
are tempted to speak up and say what
we think.
"Father J. J. Conway told me, when
I dressed his wound, that he was hurt
when lowering a sash at his home
about 11 o'clock Thursday night. I can
tell by the nature of the wound that
it was not caused by a bullet, but
probably by the ragged edge of glass."
This statement was made by Dr. W.
E. Hempstead Saturday afternoon.
"He told me that just before mid
night he arose to put down a window
in his room, but, in the dark, he be
came confused and the window drop
ped. In an effort to catch the sash,
he thrust his hand through the glass
which resulted in the injury," he
said. "He took the 9:30 o'clock train
the following morning and came to
this city to secure medical aid.
"I could tell by the way the flesh
was cut that the cause of the accident
was either a dull knife or glass."
The statement was made that
Father Conway was shot early Friday
morning by a robber and that he walk
ed the five miles to Oregon City to
securer aid.
WEST LINN INVITES ITS
NEIGHBOR TO UNITE FORCES
West Linn's city council Saturday
night invited Willamette to join wUh
it under one form of government, be
lieving it to be the best for the inter
ests of all of the west side.
It also promised, which ever way
the election goes on Monday, to co
operate with the new town in every
possible way and to assist it whenever
it could do so. A committee consist
inf of Dr. L. L. Pickens, L. L. Porter
and N. T. Humphrys was appointed to
offer the assistance of West Linn to
Oregon City in securing the water
supply from the south fork of the
Clackamas. "
If men had .the gift of second sight
there would be fewer cases of love at
first.
WANTED!
Women and Girls
Over 18 Years Old
To cperate sewing match ines in
garment factory
Oregon City Woolen
Mills
DRILL WELLS IN
HUNT FOR WATE
WILLAMETTE PULP . & PAPER
COMPANY PLANS TO GO
AFTER BIG SUPPLY
TO SELL LAND TO ITS EMPLOYES
Tract of Fifty-Five Acres Will be Fur
nished if Reservoir is Found
At End of Long Drive
In Rock
Wells 12 inches in diameter and 300
feet deep are to be drilled on the top
of West Linn hill through1' solid rock
by the Willamette Pulp & Paper com
pany to supply a tract of about 55
acres, which it intends to dispose of to
the employees.
The land joins the site of the Sun
set school and has been divided into
quarter acre tracts. The land has a
high elevation and the question of
where' it could secure water had held
back the plans for some time. It
would be impossible to connect with
the Oregon City reservoir as the top
of the hill on the west side of the river
is much higher than the supply.
The first attempt to drill a weil
proved a failure and the tplls were
lost. Last week the contract was let
to Mr. Scott, a West Linn contractor,
to bore the well and he has now
started work. .
TALK COFFEE HOUSE
To discuss the proposed coffeo
house and Y. M. C. A. there will be a
meeting under the direction of the
Congregational Brotherhood in the
First Congregational church Sunday
evening. Harvey Cross and Rev. Geo.
Nelson Edwards will be the speakers
of the evening.
STOCKIS
DESTROYED
OLD WARRIOR'S
COUSN
DIES
Fire Ragei Fiercely In
Building of George
A. Harding
One building destroyed, others more
or les injured, a total loss of $7000 on
fixtures, stock and property is - the
story of the fire that gutted the busi
ness block of George A. Harding on
Main street at 12 o'clock . : Sunday
morning.
In a mysterious way, fire broke out
in the rear of the Chicago Clothing
store at 12 o'clock Sunday morning. It
had evidently been burning there for
sometime. Suddenly and - without
warning ,the flames burst through the
front glass doors -of the building and
smoke poured from the roof and upper
windows. In a, few minutes, the whole
building where the store had been
was in flames and the tongues of fire
were leadinig and playing about over
the neighboring structures in such a
way as to cause the firemen to become
alarmed for the safety of the others.
Department Is Ready.
Within a few minutes after the
alarm was finally turned in, the de
partment of the city was on the field
and in action. The boys went to work
with lots of vim and several lines of
hose were playing upon the strategic
points of attack in a few moments.
The chemical company -did valiant
work. Forcing its way in the teeth
of the flames and fighting for air
spac, finally got its line into the
inner sections of tne building where
the stream play6d for awhile on the
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ODD FELLOWS ATTENTION:
Special meeting Tuesday evening, December 23, at 7 :30 o'clock.
Important business. All members of Oregon City Lodge No. 3, may
have one or two programs to send to Eastern friends by calling on L.
J. Lagesen at Oregon City Shoe Store.
MRS. C. W. SCHULTZ PASSES
AWAY AT HOME AFTER
YEAR'S ILLNESS
STOMACH CANCER CAUSES DEATH
Funeral Will Be Held In Portland Un
der Direction of Rector of
' Episcopal Churcn Been
. Here Nine Years
Mrs. W. Chambers Schultz, wife of
Dr. W. C. Schultz, died at . 11 : 02
o'clock Friday night at the home of
her son -in Gladstone, after an illness
of one year. Death was caused by
cancer of the stomach. The funeral
will probably be held Sunday at the
Portland Crematorium in Sellwood,"
and Rev. C. W. Robinson, rector of St.
Paul's Episcopal church of Portland,
will officiate at the services.
Mrs. Schultz was born in Iowa De
cember 9, 1855, and was 58 years of
age. She came from a prominent
family, her tnaiden name bein Miss
Marie Sherman. She was a cousin to
General William T. Sherman and to
Senator John Sherman, of Ohio. Nine
years ago she came with her family
to Oregon City.
She is survived by her husband and
three children, Dr. Fred P. Shultz, of
Frot Dodge, la.; Mrs. H. C. Wright, of
Husum, Wash., and Will S. Schultz,
of Gladstone, and nine grandchildren.
All of her children were at her bed
side when the end came. Mrs. Schultz
was a singer and pianist of ability and
had had a broad musical education.
TELEPHONE COMPANY
Because the franchise had togo -to
the headquarters if the company in
San Francisco, Manager Hall says the
Pacific Telephone & Telegraph com
pany delayed its acceptance of ; the
Gladstone ordinance. He claims that
the company would have accepted the
ordinance sooner but the matter had
to be submitted to the headquarters of
the concern and was several days ou
the road. -
He approves the measure, personal
ly, and did not quibble over the terms
that the city council of Gladstone had
made with the company before the
franchise was granted.
Thirty contracts for the phone have
already been signed in Gladstone 'and
they will now be installed at once. The
manager says his men have been held
up by the time that it took the com
pany to approve the franchise that had
been submitted.
After- a man inds himself in a hole
it's surprising how many people there
are who could have told him what
path he might have taken to avoid it.
Distance in point of time exagger
ates the colors of romance.
CRUEL HUSBAND USES
BAD LANGUAGE TO WIFE
Cruelty and inhuman treatment
form the basis of the complaint in the
circuit court by Ella B. King against
Ralph W. King. She alleges that he
used vile and profane language in her
presence and that he conducted a reg
ular campaign of annoyance that
greatly disturbed her peace of mind.
They were married at Vancouver, B.
C, May 6, 1911. She asks for the t&
storation of her maiden name of Ella
B. West.
For
Solid Eye Comfort
Consult
W. A. SCHILLING
Eye-Sight Specialist
NOW
Permanently Located At
Wm. Gardiner's
Jewelry Store
Oregon City,
CLACKAMAS IS IN
LINE FOR ROADS
BELIEVES STATE AND COUNTY
SHOULD COOPERATE FOR
PACIFIC HIGHWAY
RESOLUTION IS WELL WORDED ONE
Tells Why Thoroughfare Ought to be
Improved and Explains In
vasion of Tourists Here
For Fair
Clackamas has followed the example
of Molalla and Oregon City and has
come out strong in a well worded set
of resolutions in favor of an appropria
tion for the improvement of the Pa
cific Highway in anticipation of the
touristb who will come here during
'Lens Duplicated"
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ROYAL BREAD!
The best that money caw produce.
Always Fresh At
HARRIS' GROCERY
A Merry Christ
mas For All
This includes the poor. St
Paul's Brotherhood is undertaking
to make this Christmas merry for
the poor in and about Oregon City.
It is for ALL the poor, regardless
of religion. Send names of needy
families to Rv. C. W. Robinson.
Send money and gifts to Wm.
Hammond, treasurer, or any mem
ber of the Brotherhood.
Share your joy with those who
have little and you will have
double.
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The enthusiasm of the season has struck this store good and hard this year. But we were ready for it expected it in fact, knew it was bound to come.
The whole store vibrates with the spirit of Christmas. And no one can truthfully say that our display doesn't do the occasion full justice.
To that end we have planned and worked and bought. And now it's time to spread broadcast our invitation to call.
There is something here for all. No member of any family has been forgotten, and the amount you spend may range from a few cents upward.
GIFTS FOR HER
Diamond Rings "Link Buttons
Set Rings Manicure Sets
Signet Rings Fancy China
La Vallieres Veil Pins
Bar Pins Belt Pins
Cameo Brooches Casseroles
Bracelets Pendants
Watch Fobs - Coral Rings
Gold Watches Gold Beads
Photo Frames Pearl Beads
Toilet Sets Coral Beads
Chatelaine Pins , Gold Crosses
Handy Pins Mesh Bags
Card Cases Thimbles
Collar Pins Opera Glasses
Plain Rings Fountain Pens
Vanity Cases Agate Jewelry
Neck Chains Umbrellas
Bracelet Watches Scissors
Hat Pins Kodaks
Gold Lockets Cameras
Jewel Cases M.usic Rolls
GIFTS FOR HIM
Signet Rings Watch Fobs
Cuff Links Napkin Holders
Scarf Pins Cigar Jars
Fountain Pens Hat Brushes
Gold Watches Safety Razors
Set Rings Pocket Knives
Military Brushes . Lapel Chains
Tie Clasps Collar Buttons
Razor Strops Photo Frames
Satchel Tags Waldemar Chains
Emblem Buttons Umbrellas
Toilet Sets Agate Jewelry
Gold Lockets v Violins, Guitars, Harps, Man
Match Boxes dolins, Accordions
Cigarette Cases Eye Glasses""'
Vest Chains In buying glasses for a pres
Shavings Sets ent, we change the lenses
Smoking Sets after Xmas to suit the wear
Emblem Charms - er.
GIFTS FOR BABY
Baby Spoons
Gold Lockets
Bracelets
Set Rings
Silver Mugs
Souvenir Spoons
Signet Rings
Beauty Pins
Dress Pin Sets
Neck Chains -Rattles
Knives and Forks
Combs and Brushes
THE GIFT FOR THE
WHOLE FAMILY
A new up-to-date Edison Disc
or Cylinder Hornless Phon
ograph makes an ideal and
lasting Xmas gift. Prices,
$30 and up; easy payments
if desired. '
USEFUL GIFTS FOR THE HOME
Mantle Clocks
Big Ben Clocks
Casseroles
Baking Dishes
Lemonade Sets
Crumb Trays
Fruit Bowls
Water Pitchers
Sandwich Trays
Salad Bowls
Spoon Trays
Fern Dishes
Oil Bottles
Nappies
Celery Trays
Sherbet Cups
Tea Spoons
Cold Meat Forks
Salad Forks
Berry Spoons
Cream Ladels
Sugar Spoons
Single Tea Spoons
Soup Spoons
Butter Spreaders
Souvenir Spoons
Gravy Ladels
Tea Sets
Salts and Peppers
Steak Sets
Chests of Silver
Fruit Knives
Jam Jars
Mayonaise Sets
Napkin Rings -
Carving Sets
Knives and Forks
Table Spoons
Sugar and 'Creamers
Fancy Plates
Chocolate Sets
Cake Plates
If you donft find what you want listed above come in and look over our stock. You will find in it, just what you want, at just the
URMEISTER
Oregon City Jewelers
nsion