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About St. Helens mist. (St. Helens, Or.) 1913-1933 | View Entire Issue (Feb. 22, 1918)
ST. HELENS MIST. FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 22, 1918 -J rnDDPCDnvnrwrp SCAPPOOSE Ronnld Devins has an attack of the measles. E. D. McKay was a visitor ut Camp Lewis this week. R. F. Niblock lias been on the sick list this past week. D. M. Gochnour left for Hurley, Idaho, on Thursday. Charles Lambertson purchased an automobile this week. Elfa and Elsie Lamberson spent the week end In St. Helens. Mrs. Haddon will give a talk on "Patriotism" at the school March 4. Victor Johnson and Mr. Lyon were business visitors in Portland Tues day. The Ladies' Aid met at the hom of Mrs. Geo. Grnnt Thursday after noon. Mrs. Gochnour has rented the J. B. Duncan property and moved on Monday. Jack Duncan was home from F'. Stevens and spent Sunday with the home folks. One of our enlisted boys, Mike Callahan, is In the hospital, ill with the mumps. Rev. Vernon Cooke and Mrs. Cooke were guests of Mr. and Mrs. James Pomeroy Sunday. Dr. and Mrs. Blatchford spent the week end with Mr. and Mrs. Wash burn In Portland. DeLeon Vaudeville Co. played in Watts & Price hall Friday and Sat urday evening. George Hartness, of Portland, spent Saturday and Sunday with his cousin, Victor Watts. Mr. Miller and family, of Rainier, are spending a week with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Miller. Mr. Eisenblatter, our R. F. D. maii carrier, moved his family and house hold goods to Portland this week. Mrs. E. M. Watts, Miss Maud Watts, James, Rev. Cooke and Mrs. Cooke motored up on the Highway Monday. Carl Helmuller has accepted a po sition at St. Helens, driving delivery truck for Larson, who bought out A. S. Harrison. A lady will speak on "Missions" in the lecture room of the church March 6. All ladies are invited to be present. Rev. C. H. Johnston and Mrs. John ston were in Portland Sunday. Mr. Johnston occupied the pulpit at Uni versity Park church. Josephine Thompkins of The Dalles formerly of Scappoose, was married the past week to C. H. Gilson. Mr and Mrs. Gilson are living in Port land. Charles Wlkstrom has purchased a new Harley-Davidson motorcycle and has accepted a position at Scap poose Lumber Co. mill. He has Back These Boys With Your Dollars A War Savings Stamp Is as Secure as a National Bank Note Both are backed by the United States Government. About the only difference is that the stamps pay you 4 per cent interest com pounded quarterly on January 1st, 1923. If you are pressed for money at any time, you can cash a War Savings Stamp for its current value at any money order postoffice on ten day s notice. War Savings Stamps are convenient and easy investments, no "red tape" and are backed by the entire resources of the people of the United States. Every Stamp you buy helps to keep the Uermans out of your own home. Every Stamp you buy brings you nearer to financial freedom. This War Will Be Won Only When Thrift Becomes Our Watchword THIS SPACE CONTRIBUTED BY The Toggery, The Workingmen's Standard Hart, Schaffner & Marx Clothes Opposite St. Helens Hotel St. Helens, Ore. given up the garage business. Henry Beeworder, while working on the new trestle for the logging road, was knocked off and injured. The ambulance came from Portland and removed him to the hospital. Frltx Kammeyer, who has had a team working at Jackson creek for the Warren Construction Co., while driving too close to the embankment one of the horses slipped down a 15 foot embankment, breaking its back. It was a valuable animul. Mrs. J. G. Watts, Mr. and Mrs. D. W. Price, Vera Price, Rev. Vernon Cooke, Mrs. Cooke and Miss Maud Watts attended the matinee and heard Harry Lauder. On account of the heavy wet snow, it took them two and one-half hours Jo motor home. The traveling was dangerous. SCAPPOOSE SCHOOL Pis Holaday was ill for a day and a half last week. Armond Duncan was forced to be absent because of Illness last week. The stenography class Is progress ing nicely in the supreme court work. The Inst report received of Thelma Bennett stated that she was greatly improved and hoped to be home soon. We are glad to see that at last the floor that we have so long wished for in our playshed is under con struction. Robert H. Down, the science teach er, will coach the debate for the Lit erary Society. The next meeting will take place the first of March. , There Is a rumor that on next Fri day the entire school will meet in the high school rooms ot do honor to our first president. The Scappose schol has done its "bit by buying War and Thrift Stamps to the amount ot $390.25 this month. Every Wednesday morn ing an assembly is held, during which speeches pertaining to the War and Thrift Saving Stamps are made; comparative reports from the differ ent rooms are submitted for the gen eral inspection of the entire student body in order to stimulate the com petitive spirit. WARREN Tom Grewell, the new road boss, Is busy repairing the roads. He has charge of the Warren district. Albert Freeman, master of the Grange, has been suffering from a severe cold but is now convalescing. W. J. Fullerton was welcomed home by his many friends after his successful surgical operation on his eyes. Mrs. A. L. Morris spent a week visiting Mr. and Mrs. R. A. Morse, of Portland, formerly residents of War ren. A meeting of all those who own dairy cows is called for Monday eve ning, March 3, at which speakers from outside points will talk to the assemblage on "Milk Producers' Co-j operation." F. W. Boesel has charge of the arrangements. The debaters of the Grange on the Warren side ot the question for dis cussion Saturday night are John Farr, Fred W. Boesel and K. F. Lnr- sen. K. F. says. "Without doubt Warren will win." I E. C. Farr, a brother of John Farr, j arrived here Monduy from Plttsburr, I Pa., to visit his brother. He wnsj here some years ago and visited at Goble, where he is known. He is pleased to escape the rigorous cold of ' Pennsylvania and enjoy the Oregon j climate. In all probability he will, make this his future home. They all come back. A large meeting of the farmers wns held Monday night lu the Grange hall, to consider ways and means to secure feed and hay for those who desire It In carload lots. County Agent Howard pointed out the value, of co-operative buying, and through his efforts the farmers have been en abled; to secure cleaner seed at the wholesale rates. The seed now costs at re'.ail 35 cents per pound, while the farmer is getting It wholesale at a little over 26 cents, making a sav ing of nearly 9 cents per pound, which Is greatly appreciated. A cur load of shorts and bran wus sub scribed for, also a carload of hay. The question of a suitable piece to distribute the goods shipped in r.nd the storing of the farmers' produce for shipment caused a good deal of discussion and It was the consensus of opinion that a warohouse wus badly needed. Carleton Lewis strongly advocated the erection of one at once, and pointed out its many advantages. The Grange had this subiect under consideration last fall hut thfl ninttpp vdr nnutnnnpfl fnr n I time, nnd at this meeting a commit tee was appointed to confer with a like committee from the Grange to take steps towards the orectton of a suitable building. C. J. Larson told of his experience and expressed him self as to the project being a benefit, although he slated that he was so close to the depot he did not feol the necessity of it so much as those fur ther away. The moetlng was ad journed to meet on the second Satur day evening In March, at which time the committee will report. DEER ISLAND Mrs. E. Enyart is visiting in Port land. Mrs. Albert Adams spent the week end visiting relatives In Portland. Mrs. M. Murphy and daughter, Ellene, went to Portland Monday. Mrs. T. Berg, of Mountain View, was visiting her slstiir, Mrs. Owen, Tuesday. Mrs. Davis, of Sherwood, spent the week end with her brother, O. J. McConnell. Mrs. Helga S. Freeman went to Portland Tuesday to visit her daugh ter, Mrs. Harry Kyle. Mrs. B. A. Chamhreau wont to Portland Monday to visit her daugh ter, Mrs. F. E. Watklns. Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Connol, who have been spending the winter In Portland, returned home last week. Mr. and Mrs. Dave Calkins mo tored down from Portland Sunday and were guests of Mr. and Mrs. O. J. McConnell. Mr. and Mrs. Harry Kyle came down from Portland Sunday. Mr. Kyle will go to Seattle this week to take an examination for permanent : chief TJ. S. N. Mrs. Emmet Radcllff, of Colden j dale. Wash., come down from Port j land Saturday night and was the i guest of Mr. and Mrs. C. A I Kltch over Sunday. I J. C. Dodson received the sad news of the death of his mother at hor home In Sota, Wash., Monday, Feb ruary 18. Mr. Dodson left for Wash ington Tuesday morning. The regular monthly meeting of the Woman's Club was held at the home of Mrs. Chas. Brown Wednes day, February 13. The roll call re sponses were entertaining, useful and otherwise helpful. The hoHtoss had arranged two different contests which created much merriment. Mrs. Clark and Mrs. Mills tied for first place in the guessing contest, while Mrs. Hush hung her clothes on the line In the shortest time, the contestants being blindfolded. Suitable prizes were given the winners. Miss Myrle Davis gave much pleasure with her vocal solos "Who Knows?" and "Some where a Voice Is Calling." The club adjourned to meet Wednesday, March 13, with Mrs. Albert Adams. hast Thursday afternoon ten loyal women met in Artisan hall and or ganized a Deer Uland Red Cross Sew ing Unit to work with the St, Hel ens Auxiliary. Mrs. Margaret Clark was elected captain, Mrs. Adah Adams, secretary, and Mrs. Maud Mills, treasurer. The unit will meet each Tuesday afternoon in Artisan hall, and an invitation is extended to anyone who cares to helD sew for our boys. One-half dozen hospital shirts, one dozen abdominal band ages, 12 pair of socks and one com fort pillow are ready to send to St. Helens. Clean old rates are badlv needed for comfort pillows. Anything that will not fade can be used, also Md outing flannel for gun rags. MIST WANT COLUMN For Sale Seven milk cows, four fresh, and others coming In soon. William Holland, Peterson's Land ing. 10-2-x For Sale O. I. C. pigs. Registered O. I. C. male hogs. Brod sows. Cows. Haushen seed barley. Shadeland Cli m ux nnd Shudeland Challenge seed oats, llluestem spring seed wheat, Six Weeks and Early Rose seod po tatoes. Write or phono. C. J. Larson, Warren, Oregon. 10-tf: For Sale Eggs for sotting. 8. C. ! Rhode Island Reds, pan No. 1, $2j setting; pan No. 2, $1.00 setting;, pan No. 3, $t setting. Teddy Berg.j Warren, Oregon. 10-4-I For Salo Matched black team (1 and 7 years old. Weight 2,500 lbs ' Also double work harness. A. 11.; Hnzen, Phone 104F13, Warren, Ore. 10-4 ! Farm for Rent Sixty acres 2V4 miles from Houlton, 6 acres cleared,1 balance In pasture. Good soil. Dwell ing nnd barn. Machinery and live-' stock go with the place. Inquire ut Mist office of Mrs. Sophia Dolun, Houlton, Ore. 10-3-x For Sale Good work team; will sell or trade for young Jersey cow. O. Forsberg, Yankton, Ore. 10-tf Found A bunch of keys. Owner can have same by paying for 1 1 1 It ad. Apply at Mist otllce. For Salo Good 5-room house and two rlvor view lots; fine garden soil; house partly furnished. Cash or terms. For particulars call J. F. Ryan, the tailor." 10-tf For Salo One No. 1 fresh helfor and two No. 1 heifers, will bo fresh soon. One good all around work mare, weight 1350 lbs., and one good all around work team weight K'OO lbs. each. Spring wagon and har ness. One top buggy. No. 1 seed potatoes, llurbanks and Earliest of All, Borted and free from dlseuso. Will buy milk cows, stock cattle and feeders. Dave Coon, Warren, Ore Phone 10S-F11. 10-tf For Sale Residence lot In St. Hel ens. Inquire at Mist ottice. 9-d For Sale Two incubators, brood er, cream separator, cream cans and garden drill. May be seen at Mrs. Oliver's store In Houlton. M. II. McWhlnney, Houlton, Ore. 9-2 For Sule 6-room house and gar den lot, 3 blocks from mill, at a price less than present cost ot house. Six-room houce and good lot, $550.00; easy terms. Four-room house and garden lot, ' 1600.00; good location. , L. R. RUTHERFORD. ' Wanted To buy young Jersey cow or heifer calf. W. S. Newlun, Yank ton, Ore. 9-4-x For Sale Work team heavy draft horses, mare 4 years old, horse 6 years old. Also 25-acre ranch. W. J. Johnson, on C. C. Moyer placo. Bachelor Flat. tf For Sale Seed oats, Bluestem ' wheat for spring seeding. Mixed hay loose In the barn, $20 ton. C. O. Dahlgren, Warren, Ore. tf, For Sale 2 cows, 1 Jersey coming fresh In two weeks and one milking; and 1 horse. Inquire Frank Spohar, Yankton, Ore. 8-3- For Sale Eight good milk cows, i P. H. Lund, Warren, Ore. 7-tf ! For Sale, Cheap Registered O. 1. 1 C. male hog, 16 months old; also cou ple of brood sowa. Write or phone ! C. J. Larson, Warren, Ore. tf; For Sale 10 head of good farm work horses, well fed all winter, 800 to 1600 pounds, price $60 to $160. Call at Frank L. Smith's, SmlthBhlre, Scappoose, Oregon. 5-tf For Sale One-horce buggy, nearly new; leather trimmed. Wm. Skuzle, Warren, Ore. 6-tf I have on my premises a stray black heifer. Ownnr mnut nrnvo ownership and pay feed and advertis ing cost, i. it. wcliter, Bauvies Is land, Oregon. For Rent A store building cen trally located. Will remodol to suit tenant. II. Morgus. 49-tf I have 30 choice lots 10 sell. Will sell all to one person or one at a time. Harold P. Ross. Bank Uldg.. St. Helens. Money to Loan Columbia County Abstract Co. hr.a several thousand dollars to loan at roasonnbla rates on farm land (.ocurl'.y, In amounts to suit. 46.tf For Sale Two houses and four lots, on Hemlock street. Price $3,500 Torms. Inquire- at Columbia County Bank. 49tf NOTICK OK KINA1, HKTTLKMHNT IN THE COUNTY COURT OF THE STATE OF OREGON FOR COL UMBIA COUNTY. In the Matter of the Estate of An drew Carlson, Deceased. Notice is hereby given: That the UnderBlirnnd nflmlnluirnim, .r . . vi UIU OB- tate of Andrew Carlson, deceased, has ineo nis final Account, and petition for distribution In the County Court of the 8tate of Oregon for Columbia County, and that Saturday, the 23rd day of March, 1918, at the hour of 10 o'clock In the forenoon of sail day, at the courtroom of said Court in the City of St. Helens, has been appointed by said Court as the time and Dlace for hnnrlnir nl,ioni,.n - n up.j.iiiiiia iu said final account and for final set tlement ana distribution of said es tate. Dated and first published Fehv 22nd, 1918. ISAAC NORBECK, Administrator of the Estate of Andrew Cnrlnnn rtnt 10-6 M Floor Coverings Floortex . . . , 60c per yd. Linoleum 85c per yd. 6x 9 Linoleum Rugs $ 5.25 9x 9 Linoleum Rurs $ g.QO 9x102 Linoleum Rugs $10.50 9x12 Linoleum Rurs $12.00 8x10 and 9x12 Grass Rurs. 9x9, 8x10 and 9x12 Wool Fibre Rurs. Best Cheap Rug on the Market. Other Rurs at prices according to quality. . A. ROSS BUILDING ) ST.HELENS. OREGON The AH? Best ITJLIJJjUL JL Prices A full line of Fresh Groceries at the most rea sonable Prices. We will be glad to have your patronage and will treat you squarely. Try us. People's Market On the Strand, In Keeping With the Big Thought of the Day I lie daily press reflects a sentiment throughout the nation winch clearly indicates a new condition Men are wanted everywhere. 'I he work of this war is hi-iiif carried on lately In those who never before have he en in public office or m public work. Men who have been too busy, too engrossed with their own tasks, are leaving their work to others and kiviiih their time and ability to the cause whicli is ours, yours, everybody's. It is time when politics in the ordinary sense must not In considered. It calls for all the ability that can be mustered Oregon to be a successful part in this unit plan for the lic ense of Democracy, must likewise place the thought of the tunes before everything. In another part of this paper appears the announcement o! i.. . Mmpson as a candidate for the nomination for Governor on the kepubbcan ticket. Mr. Simpson was urged to become a candidate by his many friends in every part of the state, be cause of Ins business record, his understanding nnd knowl edge of rcgons resources, industries and needs; became of ns pubbc-sp.nte.lness, which of recent years has led hi"' to tasks which have been more important to him than his own affairs. L. J. Simpson is clearly the man who can give Oregon the administration necessary to this plan of National Efficiency n JindUd ,i,.,,l,?iKni Wi'j W ,,im'U''1 s,rai,,t vmi as as individuals who do your own thinking. We are firmlv !.,. i ... to inili, 1 uml v" Wlil a ow in. , ! . i! 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