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FOREST GROVE, WASHINGTON CO., ORE.,
MANY FIRES BREAK OUT
Barn Belonging to Ben|. Scholfeld of
Cornelius Destroyed— Horse Burn­
ATTEND THIS MEETING
grain. The fire was soon be'
yond the control of the crew and in i
very short time four stacks of gTain
m b is h e To f 'wintef vZu f t
the men were trying to put out the
NEW TEACHER FOR PACIFIC
JAMES F. LAFFERTY
Pioneer.
Wlllamet,e ValleY Development Lea-
gue Will Hold Session in Marsh
flames on the stacks, the separator only !
a short distance away, caught on fire ) Hall on September 7th.
and in a very few minutes was a pile of j
twisted iron and ashes. The threshing i
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Two Threshers Go Up In S m o k e - outfit belonged to the Spiering Bros ■>
north of town and was valued at $i6o'o ManY Prominent Speakers Added to
Large Quantities of Grain L o s t - with no insurance. The
grain be-
---- gram
Former Program -Aim and Work
longed to H ute Johnson and John
Fires Caused by Sparks.
Marshall and proves quite a loss to our
of the League.
livery man.
ed to Death— Grain Destroyed.
THURSDAY, AUGUST 30, 1906.
Who Crossed the Plains
Three Times. Passes Away
James F. Lafferty of Gales Creek,
died at his home August 24 at the age
of 73 years 9 months and 19 days. Mr.
Lafferty was bom December 5, 1832,
in Clark county, Illinois. He was one
of the pioneer settlers of Oregon, cros­
sing the plains three different times and
after the last trip in 1857 came to
California.
In the early sixties he moved to
Oregon, settling near Mountaindale,
Washington countv, and began to work
in a sawmill for D. O. Quick, for sev­
eral years.
While there he met Mrs.
C. S. Loving and the two were mar­
ried in November, 1873.
In 1877
Fire broke out last Saturday evening
The aim of the League is the devel-
fn the barn of Benjamin Scholfield at
A Strong Man Secured for the Biology oproent of the Willamette valley and
Cornelius, causing a loss of $1,000.
Work in Pacific University.
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exploitation of its resources by
The origin of the fire has puzzled every
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construction of steam and electric
For the vacant position in
one in that neighborhood and thus far
3rn°f<>0«nr i railwa>'s> free locks, deepening the
have . secured
has not yet been learned. It was only the
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, John C. Bndwell of Baldwin, Kansas, Willamette river, and opening of coast
the brave work of the fire fighters of J Professor Bridwell received hij ^
harbors. Invitations sent out by Col.
that little city that saved the beautiful j lege and university training at Baker Plofer, president of the league were
residence a short distance away, and University and at the State University
received here a few days ago, inviting
there is a doubt whether it could have
Ohio, and has had several years of
the different town, city and county
been saved had an east wind been ! successful experience as a teacher. organizations to send delegates to our
He has been broadly educated in the
blowing. A fine horse was burned to Science of Biology as a whole, and has city.
death,, the cow had been left out in specialized in the particular branch of
The invitations further read, “ That
the pasture that night and thus was entomology. He has been employed bright city of Washington county is
saved. A large quantity of hay and as an expert entomologist by the U. S. the seat of Pacific University, and has
feed was destroyed, besides several Department of Agriculture for research a splendid condensed milk factory.
work in different parts of the country,
sets of harness.
the results of which have been publish­ This latter fact alone makes it worth
ONE THOUSAND BUSHELS OF GRAIN ed at various times by the Department. while to attend this Convention and
He has performed similar service learn something of the industry that in
DESTROYED.
for the state organizations of New
While the crew was eating dinner Hampshire, Massachusetts and Georgia. the past six months sent out thirty-two
His work has brought them in touch carloads of condensed milk products
on the Oak Beeler farm in Patton Val­
with
prominent scientific men in the east of the Missouri river.”
ley Sunday, fire broke out, starting
East and the Middle West, and his
The sessions of the League will be
from a spark from the engine alighting acquaintance with these men will be
held all day September 7th at Marsh
on the grain. Before anything could useful in securing for him, and incid­
Courtesy Portland Journal
Hall and an invitation is extended to
be done over 1,000 bushels of grain entally for Pacific University, recogni­
James F. Lafferty
all—busines men and farmers—to at­
were destroyed The machine be­ tion of similar research work which he
tend this meeting. Everyone should they moved to Gales Creek, where they
plans
to
inaugurate
here.
longed to Bert White and was entirely
Prof. Bridwell has a large and valu­ attend and show the visitors that Forest have made their home since. He
destroyed at a loss of $800. The able collection of more than 100001
Grove and vicinity is taking an active leaves a wife, a daughter and a step­
grain was owned by Mrs. Beeler.
specimens of entomology which he will interest in the welfare of the Willam- son, besides a large number of rela­
SEPARATOR AND 800 BUSHELS Of 1 bring with him. He expects to arrive I
atte Valley and that we are awake to tives to mourn his loss.
about September 10.
GRAIN GO UP IN SMOKE.
The University is to be congratulat­ the conditions that are now before us.
Died
Monday afternoon the ranch of H. ed upon its success in securing so "Come and spend a day for the devel­
William Kertson, father of Wll C.
B. Johnson, just north of town was the strong a man.
opment of Western Oregon. We have Kertson of this city, died in Portland
the greatest country in the world, and yesterday, aged 76 years and 2 days.
one that has the greatest promise of Remains were sent this morning at 10
immediate development.” The pro­ I o’clock to Gaston. Rev. F. Belknap
i preached the service. Interment in
gram has been extended and many the Hill Cemetery.
noted speakers added to the list print­
Mrs. Hugh Brennan of Dilley, died
ed last week. Subjects of importance
will be discussed by the following: Friday morning at the family residence.
U. S. Senator C. W. Fulton, Mayor The death was caused from receiving a
stroke of paralysis some time ago. De­
Watters of Salem, R. L. Sabin of Port­ ceased came to Oregon about 16 years
land, H. A. Lounsbury of the Harriman ago from St. Paul, Minnesota, and had
lines, B. F. Jones of Independence, made her home in Dilley since. She
Jefferson Meyers of Portland, R. E. leaves a husband living in Dilley and a
Fulton of Portland, Mayor H. T. Botts son, John, residing in St. Paul, Minne­
sota, to mourn her loss.
of Tillamook, Judge T. F. Ryan of
Mrs. Moses McCoy of Gales Creek,
Oregon City, President H. M. Crooks
of Albany College, and many local died Tuesday afternoon at two o’clock
speakers. Col. Hofer of Salem, presi­ aged 31 years Mrs. McCoy had been
dent of the league, will deliver the suffering for a long time with consump­
tion, and for the last few months was
i opening address.
The committee in charge urge that in a very bad condition. The funeral
the business men decorate their places took place yesterday at 3 o’clock in
; of business and the streets in front of the Advent Christian church of Gales
them, so that the city may make a Creek, the services were preached by
* good impression on this large number Mr. Prosser. She leaves a husband and
The follow ing are O ur Prices on
two children; Johnie, 3 years old, and
of visitors.
Melissa, 20 months old, besides her
Delegates Appointed.
mother and two brothers and a large
President J. P. Tamiesie of the number of relatives to mourn her loss.
Hillsboro board of trade has just ap­
The burial took place in the Gales
pointed as delegates to said meeting Creek cemetery.
the following: M. O. Donelson, L.
M. House, H. T. Bagley, Thomas H. , The wife of Cyrus H. Walker, of
Tongue, A. C. Shute and the officers nekr Albany, died Sunday. Deceased
was aged 45 years. Her husband, Cy­
of the board of trade.
rus Walker, was well known here in
Married
.Winchester Model 1894, 30-30 Nickel Steel Bbl $14.75
! the early days, being the first white
14.75
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The friends of Miss May Hughes will child born west of the Rocky Moun­
12.50
be pleased to learn of her marriage a tains. H e was the son of a pioneer,
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few days ago. Miss Hughes is a grand­ Elkanah Walker, who was one of the
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daughter of Mr Levi Smith of this city. early Missionaries and who took up the
“ Take Down 12 and 16 Gauge Shot Gun 19.44
The following clipping is taken from donation claim on which is located a
Savage Model 30-30 or 303, Rd Bbl
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large portion of the city of Forest
the Portland Journal:
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Going to Seatle, ostensibly on her Grove. The husband, two sons and a
vacation. Miss May Hughes, a popular daughter survive her.— Argus.
Portland girl, was married in the Sound
The News is in recipt of a letter from
City to Max Werry, a piano tuner for C H. Standbndge, a former resident
Eilers piano house, also on a vacation. of Forest Grove, now living in the Al­
Mr. and Mrs. Werry, arrived home berta country. Mr Standbridge has a
Monday and are residing with Mrs. ranch about 50 miles from Spring
Werry’* mother, Mrs. M. M. Hughe*, Lake, his nearest post office, and when
700 Irving street.
he comes down to get his mail says he
The couple tried to keep their mar­ appreciates The New«.
riage a secret from their friends, but
Notice Change of T ra in .
the news leaked out and soon became
Train No. 2, beginning Saturday the
known to a few, the announcement
causing much surprise. Miss Hughes 18th, will leave Portland at 7 a. ra. in.
f o r e s t g r o v e ,
o rego n
was employed by the Knight Shoe stead of 7:30, arriving at Forest Grove
at 8:25 a. m.
company.
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G o in g ?
Hunting Season Opened Wednesday
August 15 th 1906
Tim e You were g e t-
your Things Ready
WINCHESTER
AND
SAVAGE GUNS
Get Portland Prices and com­
pare them w ith the above.
G O F F B R O S.,
HOP PICKING NEXTWEEK
Most Yards to Commence About the
3rd— Thousands of Men, Women
and Children Will Get Busy.
County’s Yield Estimated at Million
and a Halt Pounds— Growers to
Pay I Cent a Pound for Picking.
Hop picking in this vicinity starts
next week, ranging from September 3
to the 7 th. 'T'he crop this year is very
good, altho the principal yield will be
on the top of the vines, the laterals
below have not done themselves justice
in filling out well. Several thousand
people will go to the field this year,
either for an outing or for all the pock­
et money they can make. It has been
estimated the county’s yield this year
will be about 1,500,000 pounds, so
that the pickers of this county who will
go out will earn about $15,000 of
spending money. The yards around
Dilley, says Mr. T. G. Todd, will be­
gin about the 3rd of September. “ The
yield this year,” upon being further
questioned “ will be a little light, al­
though the vines look heavily loaded,
but it is all on the top, the lower vines
are yielding no hops to speak of.”
The Buchanan yard, between here
and Cornelius will employ between
200 and 225 pickers and intend to
have their army of pickers busy by the
5th of September. They have about
35 acres of hops.
W. J. Ingram and Chas. Johnson of
Farmington, are reported to have the
best yards in that section. Mr. Inferam
has not yet contracted his hops and is
now waiting for them to make another
raise.
Oregon is the greatest hop produc­
ing state in the union and it is said
produces the best hops grown in the
world. It is estimated that there are
about 30,000 acres at present planted
to hops, and the crop for this year has
already been estimated to be about
120.000 bales, although many say that
114.000 will take in all.
That would
make about 22,800,000 pounds, which
at the price of 20 cents a pound
amounts to almost $5,000,000—a snug
sum to be divided between about
1,800 growers and 50,000 pickers.
In the hop fields of the Sacramento
valley, California, picking has already
started and the yield promises to be
very good. The hop growers are pay­
ing a good price for picking, $1.00 per
hundred pounds and pickers are plenty,
as many of the refugees of San Fran­
cisco and other places south are
desirous of doing the work.
The hop market at present is quiet,
but conditions appear to be favorable
for very good prices. Reports indicate
that the foreign crop is short.
The S . P . Ry and Fourth
The Fourth-street tracks
Southern Pacific will, in all
cease to trouble the Portland
next summer. It is positr
that steps are being taken t'
the objectionable features
Fourth-street line, and next
probably see the F o u rth -s tre |m
used by electric cars only,
carry a part of the passenger
that is now handled on that
fare.
All the freight business
ing Portland on Fourth si
diverted to the main line of th
em Pacific, crossing the Willaitffi
a bridge to be built at Elk
reaching the East Side trad
point near Milwaukie. Plans
mates are now being made
building of a line from the W
division, near Hillsboro, to a
tion with the Yamhill divisioi
the river at Elk Rock, where a
bridge site offers for a crossing
river. Freight and passengi
will be removed from Foui
and the West Side division
Union Station to Forest Grove
boro will be operated by electrii
All the freight business now
ing the city on Fourth Street
routed by the East Side line, an
through passenger business froiH
Yamhill division will cross the ri
Elk Rock and reach the Union
by the Steel Bridge. It is exp
to operate the West Side divisit I
far as Forest Grove by electricity
trolley cars only will use the r l
discussed Fourth-street tracks.
It is believed that if the
motor cars that have been experiil
ed with had proved satisfactory!
type of motive power would have f
used on the Forest Grove line for
senger business. Since the trial
far made of the new motor cars
not been successful here, and
Fourth-street grade proved too Efl
for them, the Southern Pacific
resort to electricity.
These changes in the routing
em Pacific trains have been preditl
before, but they have hitherto b
merely a possibility. With the ag
fat
tion against the tracks on Fourth sti
that has lately come up, and the
sirability of making the changes
economy and convenience of operati I
serious consideration has been g i f ®
the scheme and there is every prospi
that the change will be made. R a
road men are gathering all necesss
data to build the line from Hillsboro |
Milwaukie and to bridge the Willamet
at Elk Rock. It is learned that the!
changes will, without doubt
realities by next summer.
Oregonian.
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Some houses refuse to advertise
cause they say they have all the bus
ness they can handle. Will thcyalway
have more than they can handle?
The time will come when they
claim that they cannot afford to adve
Road Ought to be Improved.
tise. The day for success to the hous^
From Banks to Carston’s mill, a dis­ that does not advertise has gone byj
tance of about two miles, the new P.
— Buy a pair of Duchess Trousers at]
R. & N. railway crosses the road no
less than five times and in many places Bailey’s; 10c a button, $1 a rip; $2 to
runs parallel with the thoroughfare, I » 6 .
which in some places is but a narrow 1
elevation. Trouble is brewing for that |
particular stretch of road unless th e !
county commissioners take the matter
in hand at once and do something to 1
do away with the danger that threatens
both drivers and teams.
Drivers of
skittish horses will be in serious danger,
not only from having their rigs over­
turned, but in the winter times when
the water is high, in drowning, in the
numerous accidents that we predicted
for that locality by persons who have
driven over the road. It is said that
when the new road gets in operation,
the noise of the train and locomotive
The C o rre c t Tim e
will frighten any team, as the place is
very much cramped for room. The
is something worth knowing and
is very important to most people.
increase of wagon and buggy travel
Our watches do not vary a second
over this road, makes it an absolute
We give a strohg guarantee.
necessity that the road be broadened
and warning signs placed at short inter­
vals, for the benefit of strangers who
Je w e le rs
are unacquainted with that locality.— j
Hillsboro Independent.
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