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About The Oregon mist. (St. Helens, Columbia County, Or.) 188?-1913 | View Entire Issue (Dec. 15, 1911)
THE OREGON MIST VOL. XXXI. ST. HELENS, OREGON, FRIDAY, DEO. If. 1911. Governor West Criticized Mi W. Hill Tales Own Goierno to Tast Louis W. Hill. President of the reat Northern Railway Co., who urnished the train for the Gov rnor's Special making a tour of he East, has made a statement oncerning the Governors who Vreon the trip in which he says khat politics are being played in stead of advertising the recpec live states irom wnence come the various governors. Of Gov (rnor West or uregon ne says; "The Governor or Oregon is rittering away his time telling the Ea.it what he knows about woman's suffrage and airimr his Views on other personal vub- ie questions. What does the Mt care for that? He is for etting his State. That fellow overlooking a big bet He is xploiting himself rather than iiasiaie. Circuit Court Judge Eakin of the Circuit Court held an adjourned term of Court this week when the case of bf the Linn ton Savings Bank vs Barber was tried before a Bury. This was a case where the sank sued on a promissory note lor $1021.00 given by Mr. Barber io a Mr. Hurlburt fora policy of Life Insurance. The note was Void by Hurlburt to the Linnton 3ank and Mr. Barber refused to ay when this action was started. ?arbw claimed that the agent nis-represented the facts to him ind that fraud was used in pro curing his application for insur ince and the note. The jury rougt in a verdict for the de endant The case will probably e appealed. Dillard and Day eprvsented the plaintiff and Covert & Stapleton the defend ant. Catholic Mission A Mission of the Catholic Church ( St. Helena and Houlton will be eld at their church in St. Helens, "ginning on December 20 and con tinuing for three days. Kev. father Brunagel will be assisted by i Dominican Father, and everybody invited to attend. Catholics and Kn- Catholics. Meihodiit Kplwpl Church Punilay & hool 10:09 11O0 6:30 7:30 7.00 f reaching lWorlh League lil-wtk Mrvii-t Thursday Business House For Rent: The store building known a the ialf Way House near the Wire- whs Station ; also have some beds, F'ga, commodes, a show case nd few other articles for sale f heap. Inquire of M. F. Hazen. fOR SA LP Rhode Hand Cockrela. W. nutDKaritoer, Warran, Oregon. OR HALE-Hpils rut. Applj, H. Iwn, lioulton. Orraon. 100,000 Fruit trees.. Write for prices. A. Holadav ScaDuoose. REEVES PHOTO STUDIO A r-hoto studio will be opened here r "vwwr oin in (lie ir. jtiuuijiiu- r7 BuiMlDKon Wlllnmette Street, where nl claw photo work of all kinds can be d at reaaonat.ia nrlnea. Wi klndlf "t the neoDle o( St. Helena and loaltoatOriTanaatrlal. Opea 8undsri 0 a. m . t 4 :30 p. m. C. S. Reeves. Road Meeting Largely Attended Meetiw Vole! a i Mill Special Tai Lery The road meeting held last Satur day was attended by the largest crowd of taxpayers that any similar meeting of the kind has ever attrac ted. rrom early morning till the hour of convening, wagons, buggies and automobiles, loaded with inter ested taxpayers were coming to town aa well as a goodly number on horse back and some on foot, The people of the City did not attend in very large numbers, leaving the matter of levying a special tax and the location of the work to be done, to the farmers. A levy of four mills was made to be expended in the following places; The Deer Island road, $2000; The St Helens and Portland Road $15K); The Yank ton Roads $3500 and the Bachelor Hat roads $1000. Some Rainier News Ralph Mm Commits Suicide L. Swett Breaks Lei Ralph BufTum shot himself in the right temple at eight o'clock Tuesday morning with a 22 cal iber revolver. The shooting took place in his room at vlalm's boarding house on Water street in the central part of the City. 11 r. BufTum was immediately taken to the operating room at McLaren's drug store where Dr. McLaren made an examination. The bullet was located about 3 inches below the temple, but it was thought best to take the patient to a hospital at Portland, where Dr. McLaren accompanied him. Mr. BufTum was still un conscious when taken on board the train, and it is not thought that the wound would be fatal. Mr. BufTum is about 40 years old and single, He came to Rainier about a year ago from Colden New York, and was employed at the Columbia River Door Co. un til reeently when he became sick He had been ailing for alwut a month. His friends believe he hocame melancholy and in a fit of momentary insanity committed the rash act. He died at the Hospital Wed. Mr. L, Swett is probably the moat unfortunate man in Rainier. Last February he broke his left leg at the ankle, and for months walked around on crutches. The left leg had not been fully healed when on last Thursday morning he stepped from his office onto the floor, a distance of 11 inches and broke his right ieg at the knee. He was taken to St. Vin cent's hospital on the morning train, and is doing as well as can be expected. Mr. Swett ex pects to have his left ankle re set while at the hospital. Advertised Letters. Letters unclaimed Bt the St. Helens, Oregon; postoffiee for the weekending December 9, 1911. m.: Aommlr one letter: Arvie Henderson, one letter; mnu . .. t r f . ... ir.. ... Marthinsen, one letter; J. J. Plftt one letter; Blanche Richard- I III, one son, one letter; Minnie mm letter: John Shea, Kicharuson, one letter; C. Wilson, in care Lewis River boom one letter. . . I 1 rirtMmliAr Utter, unci, meu . -- , 23willbesent to the Dead Letter fflCe' M C Gray, P. M. Council Proceedings Important Ordinances Real and Passed At the regular meeting of the Council last Monday night the following business was transac ted. iuinuies oi last meeting read . m . and approved. Report from City Attorney concerning the Lousignont and Browning bill of $24.00. L. & B, would accept $20.00 in full satis faction of the claim. Warrant ordered issued for same. Bill of F. Wilkins of $5.00 for money advanced for tuning the City Hall piano, ordered paid. Councilman Dart reported parties nad negotiated the pur chase of the City Cell not in use and Mr. uart was appointed a committee of one to dispose of the cell. Upon motion, the Street Com mittee was instructed to appor tion the cost of t he Cowlitz St. sewer, and report. An ordinance to improve Hem- ock St. from Willamette St. North to the Northern boundary of the City filed and read first time; upon motion the rules were suspended and the ordinance read the second time, by title only. An ordinance to build a side walk along the East side of Hem- ock St. as bounded above., filed and read the first time in full; upon motion the rules were sus pended and the ordinance read the second time, by title only. Moved by Morton- seconded by hillip; That a concrete walk be built from the S. W. corner of River and Cowlitz to the N. W. corner of same: Same to be let to U. S. Dspain by day labor, work to be done under the su pervision of the Street Commit tee. Carried and so ordered. An ordinance establishing the "Strand Improvement District" read the third time, and an emer gency added thereto and passed by unanimous vote. Councrlman Dart brought the matter up, of a public fountain in the center of Cowlitz and River Streets.saying the Muckle Bros., namely, Charles and James had volunteered to furnish and erect the fountain if the City would connect water pipes and supply the water. Resolved that a levy of 8 eight mills on the dollar of assess ed property in the City of St. Helens be levied for the purpose of raisihg revenue for expenses of said City for the year 1912. Saw Mill Burns West Oregon Mill at Linnton a Total Loss! On Monday night the big Saw Mill of the West Oregon Lumber Co. at Linnton, was burned to theground. Fire was discovered in the engine room about 7 o'clock and before help could be obtained had gained such headway that it was impossible to control it. The entire mill and all the yards of lumber were destroyed, except a few piles of lumber a con- . . ..a n r itirnnrp hwhv iimiii .. ... S u- wucmui v. :ii Tk ..lul liwa will be over mm. $150,000 with insurance of .Unit l..rM1. M - v:.rUU rw Prrai. dent of the Company snys me mm will be rebuilt at once. The fire at- traded considerable attracted con siderable attention ' at St. Helens brght Ilght could ffom a ffiW p)aces in the city th8 blaze was in 8ifiht' Elk for Oregon Through the efforts of State Game Warden William L. Finley, on his recent visit at Washington, D m . ... u, tne government has been per suaded to donate fifteen elk to the State of Oregon. These animals will be taken from the forest re serves of Wyoming, crated and transported to Oregon aa soon as the people of this state provide an adequate pasture for them. They will become the sole property of Oregon and serve to perpetuate race of noble animals that is rapidly becoming extinct. In the Northwestern part of the state there is a 2500 acre pasture that has been set aside by the nati onal government for testing the utility of a coyote proof fence. It is said to have proven effective for that purpose and the forestry ser vice, according to Warden Finley, is willing to give this big park to the state as an elk reserve. The mat ter of location, however, has not not been settled, as this is a question that will be left largely to the state at large, as it is distinctly a matter of public interest. The Wyoming elk are magnifi cent specimens and it is believed that they will thrive in this state. Fortunately, the Biological Survey of the Department of Agriculture will meet part of the expenses of crating and transporting the ant lered heard from '.Vyoming to this state. The food for the winter will have to be provided by the people of Oregon. It is expected they will be moved by February and some definite action as to location must be taken before that time. Sveral other states have tried to secure these elk in the past, and Oregon ought to feel proud at having been successful in interest ing the Government i.i its decision to honor Oregon in this way. Our own elk will soon be extinct, With a starter of 15 animals, there ought soon to be quite a respectable herd. is absolutely necessary that public sentiment be aroused in this behalf, as it is a matter that can only be brought about by this me thod. It is believed that the people will stand behind Warden Finley in this effort, as he has given his word that Oregon will find a place to house these animals if the Govern ment would give them. Houlton Items Ray Stains has been suffering with an ulcerated tooth foi a few a few days. At times it is almost more than he can stand. Allan Spence of Houlton died at the Good Samaritan Hospital in Portland Sunday morning and was buried in the Lone Fir Cemetery Tuesday. Allan was just coming into young manhood and would goon have been a great support to the family. The new store building being erected by W. J. Mellinger will soon be occupied by Mrs. Wm. Hinson and daughter of Kelso Wash, with an up-to-date stock of millinery. They will also do dress making. Eugene DeSpain and F.lsic Rey nolds were married Tuesday Dec. 12, Rev. Heist, using the ring cer emony, officiating. The marriage was solemnized in the new home which Mr. DeSpain had built and furnished for his bride. The bride wore a beautiful creation in white, trimmed in pink and was very charming. This wedding unites two worthy young people who have the well wishes of a host of friends. A lunch was served at the home of the groom. Catholic services will be held in the St. Helens Church next Sunday at 1 1 :30 A. M. Everybody invited. j LOCAL ITEHS Mr. and Mrs. W. B. Dillard en tertained last Monday night at their home in honor of Dr. and Mrs. Edwin Ross on the eve of their departure for California to spend the winter. A large num ber of guests were present and spent a most enjoyable evening at 500 in which Mrs. L. G. Ross and A. J. Deming carried off the honors, as well as beautiful prizes. There were nine table3 filled with players and after the results were announced a most delightful luncheon was served. Mrs. Bacon of Warren was in town Thursday, attending the Sale conducted by the Ladies of the Con gregational Church. At the residence of Justice Hazen St. Helens, last Wednesday, Mrs. Margaret King of Houlton and Mr. Allen Barstow of St. Helens were united in marriage by Judge Hazen. Mr. Barstow is the night fireman at the mill and they will make their home in St. Helens. Dr. and Mrs. Edwin Ross, with their children, left St. Helens last Tuesday for Redlands, California, where they will spend the winter. They have purchased a beautiful home among the Orange Groves at that place and every winter go there and enjoy the grand climate and beautiful winter weather. They will return in the Spring to St. Helens. Mr. and Mrs. W. T. Everson have disposed of all their belongings in St. Helens and will leave in a few days for San Diego, Cal. where they will reside in the future. Mr. and Mrs Everson have resided in St. Helens for over two years and have a large number of friends who are sorry to see them go but wish them all success in their new home. The delivery horse of C. H. John &Co. took it into hi3 heal tj run away with the driver hist Monday and he surely did run. Ernest John was driving him and was un able to control him at all. How ever the horse kept the middle of the street and was stopped before any danger was done. Little Francis Christie, the two year old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Frederick W. Christie, died at their home in St. Helens last Tuesday and was buried in the Yankton cem etery on Saturday. She has been sick for two months and suffered a great deal during that time. The heart-broken parents have the sympathy of the entire community in their loss. Economical Housewives will find something to their advantage by studying Wellington's Ad on page 5 of this issue. "Quick Sales-Small Profits-One Price" Wellington's motto, Mrs. D. J. Switzerand Mrs. Jacob George entertained about twenty five of their lady friends at Tea last Tuesday afternoon at the beautiful home of Mrs. Switzer on Columbia Street. Dick Robertson lost the tail lamp of Wellingtons's Auto Delivery Truck some place in the City dur ing the week. If the finder will kindly take same to Wellington's Store he will receive a nice Christ mas Present. Mr. and Mrs. James Gaittens of Deer Island were transacting busi ness in St. Helens during the week. S. A. Miles came down from Portland Wednesday and spent the day in town. Miss Bertha Dart visited in Port land Tuesday. John Phillip and his daughter, Elizabeth, started Wednesday for Vancouver B. C. where they will visit relatives fr some time. SCAPPOOSE Miss Nellie Farrell of Crook Co. Ore. visited at Albert John sons during the week. Porter Bros, lost three hone at Rocky Point Sunday, being killed by engine on West bound A. and C. train. Mr. E. L. Page haa sold hit large dairy farm to Portland parties and leaves this week for Southern Cal. where he and hi family will make their future home. Messers. Sutton and Lindsay recently from beyond the Rockies have opened up a land and real estate office at Scappooee. M. J. Butler is again in charge of the A. and C. section work, having succeeded Mr. Rosky, who goes to Astoria. Several of our land owners have taken advantage of the dull times to grub and clear land for the plow. It has been found by practical demonstration that potatoes will pay for grubbing in the first crop. The Artisan lodge gave a free supper, with dancing and cards, at their Fridays meeting. A large and appreciative audience en joyed their hospitality. A four mill special school tax was levied by School District No. 1. for the year 1912. There is a strong demand for low priced cut off timber land. Most buyers having in mind a future orchard, bearing our celebrated prize w inning apples. A. D. Holaday is making some large shipments of fruit trees. Grandma Wattaon suffered a severe stroke of paralysis a few days ago but is gaining at this time. Deputy Sheriff Campbell, of Clatskanie, brought up from Clats- kanie on Wednesday a man named Fred Brush, who was under the im pression that his head was being flattened out by some unknown force. It developed upon investiga tion that Brush was an inmate of the State Insane Asylum until about a year ago when he disappeared from that institution and has not been heard of since. When the officers at the Asylum were notified that he was in St. Helens they im mediately sent an attendant for him and he was taken back on Thursday. Judge Dart attended the meeting of County Judges and Commissioners of the State of Oregon, held at Portland this week. Mrs. Dart ac companied him to Portland. Mrs. Anna A. Dodge, for several years a resident of St. Helens, died at Ballard, Wash, last Sunday from heart troubles. Mrs. Dodge was 52 years old and left two sons and a daughter. She was buried at Ore gon City. Wednesday afternoon. Bokn To Mr. and Mrs. Bert Timmons last Tue8day. daughter. F. M. Thorp has resigned his posi tion as janitor of the Columbia County Court House and P. W. Harrison has been appointed to the j b. Mr J Thorp haa held the poji tion down' for several years and has always kept the building in first class shape and the work well up. He will certainly be missed around the Court house. County Clerk IBare has issued the following marriage licenses dur ing the past week; Christina Kjell lerg and M. E. Erickson, both of Clatskanie; Ellen M. Kjellberg and Magnus Westlund, both of Clats kanie; Alice Englert and Wm Way bourne both of Scappoose; Elsie Reynolds and Eugene M. Heaton, both of St. Helens; Margaret E. King and Allen Barstow, both of St. Helens.
