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About The Oregon mist. (St. Helens, Columbia County, Or.) 188?-1913 | View Entire Issue (Feb. 21, 1912)
LARGEST CIRCULATION IN THE COUNTY THE OREGON MIS TWICE. A WEEK Ui XXXI. 8T. HELENS, OREGON, WEDNESDAY, FEB. 21, 1912 NO. 19. School Fairs I he the boys and girls are W many valuable things Wl, there also are many Cble things they may learn I nv. .I.:- I nm lilnn. feme. u u,,s v r for this county a contest in ening. poultry and pi rais- tnd home work, in ivan- the school cnuurcn imvw fcled the'wealth of the atato. Vtn do the same In Oregon, try. doing these things, the bovs rirls will learn to respect V to use their hands as well r ' . . . i . i leir hea l. lomaKe apracu Vpplication of the things they C fmm their books, to see ire unfold, to think Inde lently.and to become succchs nen and wonun. order to encourage them in f work at home, and in order b-inar the home and the school r together, in order that k- may be a higher appreci tof country life, believingas that in the country-- per- . t S A 1 . A I. - i intoiunuiia Muniy is me place in the world for a boy irirl to grow up. we have tied to hold a School Fair, or twl Fairs: it may le better, tier to accomodate all the hildren in the county, to two or throe fairs at convcn- places instead of holding one. At thin fair, or thew .the children may exhibit best of what they have raised ptdo. It in believed that coning and home work in co- ration with parents will help Yihe the problem of finding prizes. Prizes consisting of cash commodities of various kinds, animals, etc., will be accepted. We hope that we shall be able to announce the prizes at an early date. Relieving that this enterprise is of no little importance to Col umbia County, I respectfully auk every one interested in the pro gress and prosperity of this county to give it careful consider ation. J. II. Collius. County School Superintendent, Florence Thomas Dies at Her Home in Rainier Special from Rainier Florence E. Thomas, wife of L. S. Thomas, City attorney for thin City died at 12:20 p. m. today. Endi- cardltls, followed by a second stroke of paralysis was the cause of her death. Mrs. Thomas was the daugh ter of the famous homeoputh physician Ir. A. C. Cowperthwaite of Chicago. She was lrn Nov. 14. 17(5 and was consequently :t." years old. Mrs. Thomas wit a great lover and defender of birds and animals, and for this one qual ity alone was Moved by all who knew her. Mr. and Mrs. Thomas hud Uen married citfht years, and the companionship twtween husband and wife was the general comment of the community. In the home, in the office, on tramm fishing and hunting, on trans-continental trips, they were always found together. Mr. Thomas idolized his wife, and the eomerade ship between them was one of the most beautiful things of At I..'. j , . Stable work for the -boys and, u,eir lives. Parents and relaliv. Iinthetownas well as for Ixiysand girU in the country. he garden and animal comjie- in is open to Iwth boys and i. Each is to do the planting the cultivating of the pro- feheor she exhibits. Prizes be offered for the best of the Pmg; eld corn, sweet corn, pop musknit'lons, pumpkins, phes. potatoes, cabbage. selections, bird houses, ft of furniture, mechanical L labor saving devices, bread, ed fruit, iellv. mendinir. ing. aprons, dresses, asters, tpeas. chickens, ducks, and Prizes will be given on mc hst at the State Fair. of tie countv enhihit beforwarled to the State k Kirls' skill in sewing is to "own by exhibits of aprons. spron being made for and 'e girl exhibiting it. The ln be wbito or colored. Dlain KH hand or machine A girl may exhibit two K one white ond one print "Mam. Neatness and taste Kthan elaboration will be standard. No ottra ir.ul,t Riven for the use of lace. pidery, or expensive ma- s. In cookery each girl may "tone loaf of bread, one prquart jar of fruit, and one 01 Jelly, or any or all of All work exhibited must fne by the girls without help. r this contest tha oliiM ! vaav VllliUI VII divided Into two classea. twelve years or older, and under twelve years of age. f ish to nay that contribu- w"l lo thankfully received those who think this enter should Ik? encouraged, and that they can give Borne : th which to purchase are expected from distant points, so that no funeral arrangements have as yet been made. Bachlor Flat A delightful supriso party was given on Miss Helen Iurnn, lost Saturday evening, by a few of her gchool mates and friends. The evening was spent in playing games and a delicious lunch was served at 12 o'clock after which all departed for their homes. The guests were, Miss Kate Rondo, Miss Estella Tope, Miss Myrtle Itennett, Mist Hilma Morten, Miss Anna Erickson, Miss Florence I .arson, Chester Sax ton, Fred Emerson, Earl Itennett. liar Ion Huntley, Oscar Morten, Ingnor I .arson, Froncis Iteynolks, and Ed win Morten. Miss Anna Erickson, who hosleen visiting at the home of Mrs. Erick Morten for atniut two months, will returne to her home in 1'ortland this week. A crowd of our young people, at tended the consert at Warren last Wednesday evening, and reKrted a good time. The Itaehlor Flat school had a valentine box last Wednesday after niHn. It contained many pretty, as well as some comical, valentines. Horn to the wife of O. F. Peter son on Feb. 14, A nine pound girl. We would have had some fine weather out hero if It hadn't rained all the time. All tho farmers out here are clearing land and improving their farms. George and Frank Iterdahl,. two industrious young bachelors, are improving their farms and keeping house all at the name time. "Hoys don't you wish you hod some one to keep tho house clean and get the meals for you." Mr. Jim Rice is very ill with Pneumonia. rrank II. Sherwood, coroner of (xdumbia County, has filed his dec laration of intention as a candidate for the Republican nomination for re-election to that office. Frank has U-en a resident of Columbia County for five years and during four of them has held the office of Coroner, giving his time and atten tion to theofHco. He is especially qualified for the position, Iteing a graduate of the Cincinnati! College of Sanitary Science, Anatomv and Embalming. He is a licensed under taker and w as for several oars con nected with the c roner's olllce in Multnomah County before moving to Rainier. Ho has recently con structed a morgue at Rainier at a coat of $2KK) to bo used as a pub lic morgue, and has also a branch undertaking parlor at Clatskanie. He has adopted as a slogan "Strict and Intelligent Application to Busi ness." His work in the celebrated Wehrman murderca.se at Scappoose last Septemlier v i of such character as causi- t!ie Sheriff of Multnomah County to compliment him in every flattering terms and was a big factor in getting evidence of importance in the case. Political Announcements J. W. McDonald came up from Clatskanie today and filed notice of Intention of becoming a demo-j To the members of the Republi cratic candidate for the office of . can Party and the electors of Col- County Commissioner at the com- j umb,a County, Oregon ing primary election. Mr. Mc Donald is a prominent hotel man of Clatskanie and is well and favorably known all over the county. Mrs. A. L. Stone entertained her Sunday School Class at her home in Columbia Park, last Sat urday afternoon. Games were played by the little ones and l-inch wa? Berved to them. A pleasant afternoon was spent by all. Mrs. V. A. Harris went to Portland today to meet her daugh ter. Miss Edna , who is returning for a short visit from Oregon Agricultural College. The 500 Club was entertained by Mrs. M. E. Miller last night at her home. Mrs. Mary George won the honors at 500. Mr3. Hyde will furnish suits for the Masquerade Ball at Deer Island March 2nd. Ladies suits from $1. to $3.50, Mens suits from Si. to $3.00. TRENHOLM Local Mention Geo. Saxton, came over from Hillsboro to Sow grass seed on that pat ofoVtfTahchihat was burned" over last summer. The McAboy Bros, finished their shingle cut on Wed. the 21st and will leave here soon. O. D. Kyle was in St Helens last Sunday. Henery Peters, our popular chicken fancier, has sold over one thousand eggs since Jan. 1st D. Ii. Fowler was in Houlton and St. Helens the first of the week. J. H. Collins glided into our C. W. Harnes. an old resident of town last Monday night and n.-uskunie. been visiting with ma"e some "Knt remarks in re- friends und relatives in St. Helens :ard to the paving on our main for a few days, and incidental ptreet. we will admit our streets feeling of the public pulse toward, are a little soft at present, but his prospective candidacy for the that is only one of the many pec Kepublican nomination for Cunty!""' characteristics of Tren holm Judge. Mr. Karnes is well known j f ,,a 'ways nouceu time wnen by all the old inhabitants of the ,fc ' county, having nerved four years as Commissioner of the county and in several offices in the city of Clatskanie. He has not defini tely decided to become a candidate for that office but is considering and will make bis announcement in a few days if he decides to do so. Mrs. Mary Pendergast 'of St. Helens received a nu ssage from her old home at Minneapolis. Minn., Sunday, stating that her mother was very ill and she left on Monday fort that place. L. It. Rutherford is spending the week in Spokane. J. 1). Perry, of Portland, was a St Helens visitor over Sunday. A Pancake supfn-r will be given by the Indies Aid of Houlton Friday evening. Feb. UltrJ from r;:it) to 8 P; M. Price of supper 2" cents. After supiKT a short program will be given. Mrs. Nora denies. Secy. Mrs. O. E. Schroeder, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. D. A. Elliott, died at tho home of her parents in this city Feb. 20th very sudden ly. She was stricken with heart failure at 3 o'clock in the morn ing and expired within a few minutes. Judge Hazen. who fcas been confined to his bed for some days with tho grip, is able to be down town again attending to business. I, II. E. IIJare, hereby announce that I will be a candidate for nomi nation for re-election for the office of County Clerk, at the primary nominating election to be held April 19, 1912. If I am nominated and elected I will during my term of office con tinue to conduct the affairs cf said office to the best of my ability. Your support is respectfully solicited. II. E. LaBare Professional Cards Jjrt. I.. GILBERT' ROSa PHYSICIAN & SURGEON St. Hcleus, Oregon Orucg Muckl Building; both phones For Coroner I hereby announce that I will be a candidate for the Republican nom ination for Coroner of Columbia County at the Primary election to be held on April 19, 1912. If no- minaieu ana elected I promise a strict and intelligent application to the business of the office. Frank II Sherwood. Special Clubbing Offer The year 1912 is to be the most important year in our history. Keep up with the news of the world by taking advantage of one of our 8H?cial offers. Our Offer The Daily and Sunday Oregonian. 1 year . , ' ' $8.00 The Oregon Mfst l'year $1.50 Total $9.50 Both for the Price of the Ore gonian alone. $8.00 Or the Daily Oegonian lyr. $6.00 TheOregoi Mist 1 yr. 1.50 Total $7.50 Both for the I rlcj of the Ore gonan alone $6.00 In other words you get the Ore gonian and the Oregon Mist for the price of the Oregonian. This offer is good for a limited time only and applys to new sub scribers and old ones who pay a year in advance. PHYSICIAN &. SURGFON ST. HIL1KS (. ORK"4- . 8. DR. R. L. Jepfcott nrvrrcT IIKLKN8 OREGON E. MILLER ATTORNEY-AT-LAW Si. Helens, Orcfon S. WHITE FUNERAL DIRECTOR LICENSED ElIBALMEa t. HOULTON. OREGON Dr. Alfred J. Peel PHYSICAN AND SURGEON Bank HuiMing, :: St. Helens. Ort qr. it. a. currr . Physician and, Surgeon 1113 to 1117 Sellinar Building Portland, Oregon. Phones Mln 433; A-1233; Res. E. 4657 House-Keeper Wanted Three of family. Address. O. A. S. Box 130. St. Helens. Ore Don't Fail to take this splendid offer. advantage of We would like to change our item of last week in regard to Fred Floters cougar, in fact Fred was down and interviewed us. After we had dragged ourself from the piles of rubbish behind the post office, and removed the decayed wood Irom our eyes we agreed with Fred that the cou gar we mentioned was out of proportion. ADVERTISED LETTERS Ix'ttera unclaimed at the St. Hel en, Ore. Postoflice for the week end ing February, 17th, 1912. A. A. Anderson, 1 letter, John C. Crittingham, 1 letter. W. D. Case, 1 letter. E. R. Ferry, 1 letter, Mrs. Burke Heath, 1 letter, Mrs. Otto Mercer, 1 letter, I letter, C. D. Martin, 1 letter, A. Norman, 1 letter. letters unclaimed by March 2nd will be sent to tho Dead-Letter Office. M. C. Gray. P. M. Epiacopal Appointment! ' GOBLE Confirmation Instruction Sunday afternoon. 2;30 ST. HELENS FOR SALE One span of heavy horses, weighing 3200 pounds; one 3 1-2 inch Mitchell wagon; one set of heavy double harness; will sell very reasonable. For information call at Houlton Postomce between 8:30 and 9:30 A Mon any day. George Wilson. Farm For Rent 18 acres, 10 in cultivation, balance pasture. Good house and barn other buildings. Plenty of fruit, 1 1-2 miles from St. Helens. For terms and particulars call on Rev. C. L. Dark. 2t Houlton. Ore. Send your remittance to-day to The Oregon Mist ST. HELEN'S, Oregon. 1 LOOK AT OUR 1 GROCERY DISPLAY 3 1 ' Si W and you will understand why so many excellent hotisekeepeis trade at The Pure Food Grocery regular ly. Ask our prices and you will realize that they nave an eye for economy as well as quality in buying here. Have you tried that "Royal Savon" Laundry Soap yet? 10 bars iortuV cents at 1 m AT HIRRISOTa PURE T00D GROCERY prm a urn a a 8 bbb b"b5hiii8 i tt i vin m i i-q Sunday School 2;30. Confirmation Instruction 4:30 Evening Service and Sermon 7:30. FINE STATIONERY For PARTICULAR People We Are Confident of Our Ability to Pleaae You. A NEW LINE OF FOUNTAIN From On Dollar to Fivo PENS arge ssorfment of 2Josf (Sards Deming's Drug Store st. Helens, or. IMIIIMIHIIUHIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII
