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1HL Hmilii Lents, Multnomah County, Oregon, Dec., 28. 1916. Subscription, $1.00 a Year Vol. 14. No. 52. The Herald Extends to its Constituents Best Wishes for a Prosperous and Happy New Year and Pledges Itself to Aid in the Fulfillment of the Wish MT. SCOTT BEST PORTLAND SUBURB (Lhr Spirit nf thr Nrui tirar MUCH INTEREST IN CHRISTMAS DOINGS I Continuation Of Last Week’s Write-up Shows Much Creditable Local Business As announced in our editorial columns last week, it I h the intention of the new management of the Herald to acquaint those who live in this community with every line of buaincaa that is Is-ing con ducted in our midst. We are convinced tiiat tliere is a very deplorable lack of knowledge as to ourselves; we do not know what we can purchase right here at home cheaper than anywhere else. One always hears a great deal alsiut a prophet not is-ing without honor save in tils own country and we think that a true community spirit will largely dissipate thia fallacious line of reasoning. Accord ingly we last week gave a brief sketch of a few of tlie mercantile establishments an«i lake pleasure in giving below a continuation of the same write-up: Tlie largest depart inent store to Is* found east of the Willamette River is to Is- found right in our midst. This store sella anything from a "needle to a hay stack,” and has done such a steady, consistent business in the quarters wnicli it has now occupied for eight years that it is now building a commodious new building occupying a quarter of a block, with a ten-foot basement and roomy bal cony. The new premises are almost eomplcbsl, lint the cold S| m *II mayslelay occupancy until about February 20th. Thia firm is Kateky Br«w. Mr. Fred Katsky tells us that there will is» no new «lepartments add«*d when the transfer is mad«* to III" new building la-cause there are no new «lepartments left. Each de partment however, will have more rtsun for display and better conveniences for handling the work. Katsky Bros, have a large wholesale grocery department, the usual full line of family groceries and hardware, dry giasls, boots ami ■hoes, furniture, feed, hay, grain, etc. In addition they have a manufacturing de partment where ladies' dress goods are made up ready to wear. Mr. Katsky -tales that hi/pricee are invariably lower than Portland prices ami that his firm alsMilutely stands behind their gissis ami their prices and guaranb-e satisfaction. There must tie something in thia, judg ing by those who have been for years their customers. By tar the largest drug store thia aide of tlx- river ia the Mt. Hcott Drug Co., owned and operated by Geisler Bros. Mr A. Geisler tielievea he lias been longer in a continuous business in thia LITHE RED SCHOOLHOUSE. GOODBYE; YOUR DAY S DONE University of Oregon, Eugene, Dec. 25.—“The day of the ‘little red school house' la t*aal. It was never red any way, but usually a dirty white, or not painted at all. There are still among us those who love to talk about the 'good old days' which deep down in our hearts we know are not half so good as the days that are now. We may tell the younger generation what hardshipe we endured; how we walked five miles to school; how we sat on home-made benches and never thought about such foolishness as sanitary drinking and vsntilation. “Ws may deceive ourselves for the moment idto thinking that the progress that has been made consists mainly of fade and expensive innovations. IscoNsirraNcY I n Ova S toicism ''The real test under which this at- titude of mind breaks down completely comes When we consider the needs of our own boys and girls. No matter what our school experience has lieen, we do not want them to have to walk five miles to a school: we are likely to complain if they have to walk a mile and a half. No matter how much we may glory in our own discomfort in the 'good old days,’ we are by no means anxious—indeed we are not even will ing—to have their spines deformed by ill-fitting desks, or their eyes ruined by poor lighting arrangements. We realise in this «lay of civilization and progress that typhoid fever is a germ disease and that it behooves us to be careful of our sanitary arrangements. “In fact, when we think of our chil- dren, we are always ready to snbscribe r Fail? Fail? I do not know the word. And yet it seems that I have heard Some long-faced, callow one drone out the term With nasal whine, and with lugubrious shake of head And solemn sorrow in the eye, say “Fail.” community than any other merchant. He lias linen thirty years in the com munity, ami has becc for eight years in But men of faith, and truth and heart. the same place of business. Breid«« a Who wage a war for human weal, standard stock of drugs, with very May bleed, nay die, may turn to carrion in the sun, special attention given to the filling ot prescriptions, this firm haniilre K«slak«, I The world may hiss the memory of their names— Columbia Graphaphonee, Stationery and And yet they cannot - fail. sundrire of all kinds, and a very com- | [31 piste line of Sherwin A Williams paints The deed of love lor fellow man, This firm has a very attractive clearance Which the dull world deems only lost, sale of holiday goo«is on at the present Hath on its head a regal crown— time, an«l many of tlie articles have I wen re»luc<«d 25 |ier cent for this special Itself is victory! occasion. In talking with Mr. Geisler! as to tlw most pressing need of Ix*nta at .............................................................................. Fail? tlie present time he said without heeita- | Wrong, and greed, and lust, and death shall fail! I kJ lion that tlie reform that woul<! do ua ' But Life, and Truth, and Love, tlie most g>“>d would be sidewalks Though deemed but weak, and seeming frail, throughout the community. If Main Wear crowns of conquering triumph from their birth I street were also pall'd tlie benefit would tie doubled. — W. G. CALDERWOOD. r A typical Mt. Scott business man is John Manz ; courteous, efficient, wide- awake ami careful of his competitor's reputation, He has a well-equip|>ed ladies* and gents' tailoring cslablisn- ment clos»« to the Multnomah State Bank on Main Street. He makes a first class suit for either »ex for from (25 to (30. lie had no limitation in saying that his suits will compare favor ably with those of a higher price in About twenty young people of the Portlan«! establishments ; liis prices are M. N. Sadler, the popular plumber always lower than that of Portland Junior Young People’s Class of the ami gas tit ter is in the hospital suffering tailors. Overcoats range from (20 to (30, Second Friend’s Church enjoyed a from serious eye-trouble. He has the all of course made to order and social evening together at the home of reputation of being a tine, square fel guaranteed to be a perfect fit. Mr. Misses Lull on «51st avenue last Wednes low and all bis friends will tie sorry to Manz has a cleaning, pressing, repair day evening. After a varied program of miss him. He has had serious trouble ing and altering department which is games, gifts brought by the members with one eye for many years, and the always ready to give prompt and very were distributed. The teacher preeent- other one has now tiecome affected In e«l a book to each scholar, and the Class an operation last Saturday the blind eye efficient service. L. M. Quinn is the proprietor of the President, in a neat little speech, pre was removed, and an operation per general grocery and confectionery store sented the teacher with a leather tourist formed on the other which the doctor on the «•orner of Main street and Car writing tablet. The evening was voted hopes will result in restoring it in at Line, next door to Morterud’s Market. one of the jolliest the class had ever least some measure. It may be some Mr. Quinn has been locate«! in this store enjoyed. months however before Mr. Sadler can use it. for nearly three years, and has built up I---------------------------- With this cold spell upon us, the loss a steaily and reliable busim-es upon a 1917 Legislature of a man who can thaw us out is strictly cash basis. Mr. Quinn says, “I serious, but happily for this community have no bad «iebts, no collectors, no In a short two weeks the next session Mr. Sadler has sold out his business to hills, that is why I sell cheaper than of the legislature will tie upon ua and Messrs. B. F. Miller and C. P. McGrew, aliiKMit any other store. I can meet people from every section of the country, any prices made by any store in Port who will continue to do business at the as a rule, have some particular problem old stand next the Mt. Scott Drug land.” Mr. Quinn ia open every even in which they are intensely interested. Company under the firm name of ing, as he carries a full line of candies, Now ia the time for these different com Miller A McGrew. tobacco and cigars munities to hold mare meetings for the purpose of getting the sentiment of the (Continued on PageS.) majority of the people and these senti John C. Howe definitely to the statement that the ments should lie piouiptly transmitted On Saturday, the 23rd inst., et hi« 'little red schoolhouse’ is out of date to the senators and representatives of home on 82nd street, occurred the that district so that they may be fully just as soon as a community can find death of John C. Howe, heart trouble pre pare«! to support various measures at something better to take its place.’’ being the contributing cause of death. the proper time, Ordinarily com- P ictorial L ktirk S hrink la F kxr Mr. Howe was t>4 years of age and The foregoing is the introduction of munities wait until the session is well leaves a wife, three sons. John, George a lecture on the Oregon standard school under way and then form resolutions B., and Ralph, and one daughter, Ruth, illustrated with 40 slides. This lecture which are forwarded to their mem tiers to mourn their loss. He was born in is a part of the new pictorial instruc at Salem. If these matters are threshed New York, coming to Oregon in 1904, tion service offered by the extension out while the members are in their own locating at Gray’s Crossing, where he division of the State University. The home community they are rertain to has since resided, engaging in the lecture is free; and the elides are free, have much more weight and will give grocery business. except for express chargee. The lecture the various acta submitted a much Funeral services were held in the on the standard school, for example, is better chance of becoming laws. While Kenworthy Undertaking Parlors on usable by teachers, supervisors, county the legislators are at home they have Thursday morning at 10 o'clock, Rev. superintendents, and district and county only the local constituents with whom F.ngals, of Salem, officiating. boards of education, in working for to contend; after they get to Salem their desks are flooded each morning with better physical conditions. Words are great forces in the realm of The “little red schoolhouse'’ slides prayers, petitions and clippings from all life: parts of the state. If your section really show instances of improper lighting, Be careful of their use. Who talks of hate, of good lighting, of old equipment, of needs anything you should tell your improper seating, of proper furniture, needs to your legislators at once.— Of poverty, of sickness, but seta rife of heating and ventilation, proper and Exchange. These very elements that mar his fate. improper; of good and bad grounds, When love, health, happiness and plenty hear The man who wrote the famous line of safe and dangerous schoolhouse drinking supplies, and oldfashioned and ''Let me live in a house t.y the side of Their names repeateii day by day. the road,’’ bail in mind, of course, a They wing their way like answering modern school. fairies near The extension division believes that good road. No man can be cheerful and And nestle down within our homes to pictorial instruction will shortly figure neighborly, no man can be a really good stay. Ella Wheeler Wilcox. citizen, if he lives in a house by the side very extensively in the educational of a neglected road. The men who pass plan of Oregon. There has not been a single day since his pla.'e can't be cheerful Is the road the world liegaji when the sun was not you live by a good one? Exchange. shining.—Max. Christmas Party M. N. Sadler of Young People In the Hospital Card Of Thanks We desire to thank all our friends | and neighbors who have so kindly helped us anil expressed their sympathy in the recent loss of our husband and father. Mrs. Mary B. Howe. Ralph Howe. John 3. Howe. George Howe. Ruth Howe. A PROPERLY conducted local paper is worth more to you than any other newspaper. It can usually be ob-„ tained for much less. The Herald is honestly en deavoring to give you such service; are you making use of it? It’s subscription price is only $1 a year. This Week’s Church Notes Show Christmas Entertainments Were Unusually Fine Lents Baptist Church J M. Nelson, pastor of the church re turned home from Kansas City on Thurs day of last week in time to lead the prayer meeting. Christmas exercises were held last Sunday evening. An excellent program was rendered by children of the Sunday School and the church choir. Miss Fay Hickox, who has been the faithful church organist for the past six years, was surprised by the gift of a pearl and amethyst brooch and lavalliere. Mrs. Nelson made the presentation speech in behalf of the church. The pastor will speak on the theme Lord’s Day morning, "God’s Pity,” and in the evening, “The Reckoning.” At the service last Sunday morning one decided that there would be room in her heart for Him who had no room in the inn at Bethlehem. Mr. and Mrs. H. J. Arthur were granted letters to unite with the Firet Baptist Church of Santa Barbara. Cal., as they are now located there. Methodist Church Notes The Methodist Church will hold a series of special revival services cover ing several weeks, beginning with Sun day. Jan. 7. Miss Florence Twidwell, a deaconess whose mission it is to assist in evangelistic meetings will lead the musical part of the services. Miss Twidwell has a well trained, strong voice, a pleasing personality, and a consecrated spirit which endears her to those who are so fortunate as to meet her Most of the preaching will be done by the pastor, F. M. Jasper. He hopes to make the way into the Kingdom clear to all who are interested. Keep your dates open for these meetings. W atch N ight S rrvick A watch night service will be held at the Methodist Church next Sunday evening. Mnsic and singing appropri ate to the occasion will be rendered. The firet speaker of the evening will be Miss Stella Woods, a returned mission ary from India, who will give us a missionaay address full of enthusiasm and instructioh. The next speaker will be Eric Bolt who will give an address on "Father Time,” after which the year will be closed by a prayer meeting. The Epworth League will hold their monthly business meeting Monday morning. 12:30 o’clock, at the home of Mrs. Nellie Woodworth. On Sunday morning the pastor, Rev. Jasper, will take for his subject: “How to Keep New Year’s Resolutions.” Miss Winnifred McLucas will tell a story to the children of the Sunday School at the children’s service which is held each Sunday morning preliminary to the regular church service. Evanqdtal Church Notes The Christmas exercises at the Evan gelical Church were held on Sunday evening, a very large audience being in attendance. It was estimated that tally 700 were present. Every available seat was occupied, both in tne auditorium and the gallery, many standing as well. The church was beautifully decorated. A varied program was given which was of unusual interest owing to the large number of children from the beginners and primary department taking part and the excellent manner in which they acquitted themselves. Special music was furnished by the choir, which was a very enjoyable feature of the exercises. Three hundred packages had been pre pared for the children and members of the school, but those in charge had sufficient forethought to provide an abundant emergency supply of good things, so that all present received their share of Christmas cheer. On Tuesday evening a stereopticon lecture was given in the young men's room by Mr. Albert Bitner, of the Firet Evangelical Church. A “Trip Tnrough Europe,” principally the Holy Land, forme« 1 the topic of the address. Most of the pictures were taken by Mr. Bitner himself, an«l having visited the scenes describe«l the lecture was of un usual interest. About 100 young people were in attendance. On Sunday morning next the pastor, Rev. Hornschuch, will give his New Year’s sermon, taking for his topic: “Come thou with us.” At the close of the sermon the doors of the church will be opened to the a«imission of new members. A special New Year’s ser vice will also be held in the evening, in cluding a musical program from 7:15 to 8:45. The attention oL the young men of Lente is called to the Young Men’s room of this church, which is splendidly fitted out, having a cheery open fire place, piano and splendid library. This room is open every Sunday afternoon an«l all young men are invited to make use of the comforts and pleasures pro- vided. Friend’s Church The Christmas program given at the Friend’s Church Monday evening proved to be a very enjoyable occasion, a happy "homey” Christmas atmosphere prevailing. The church was filled to the doors by a very appreciative audience. There was an air of informality which was restful and pleasing. The program was rendered with a degree of perfec tion which only the most careful train ing could have made possible, The participants from the cradle toll and primary departmen ts captured the audience by storm and received en- thusiastic applause. Little John Paul Riley was the youngest participant, aged two years, representing the cradle roll. His "address of welcome” consisted of wishing every one a “Merry Christmas,” closing with a fervent “Amen,” in true orthodox fashion. A solo by little Elma Smith and a Christmas Carol by the little twin boys of Mr. and Mrs. Reynolds, Oscar and Otto, all of pri mary age; a duet by Mildred Fish and Vivian Shields and a solo by Madge Tamplin, of the junior department, were most winning features of the program. All who took part deserve great credit, but space precludes possibility of men tion of each individual number. The special music by the choir was of a fine order and was especially enjoyed. The beautiful painting of Bethlehem as it appeared on that eventful night—the most wonderful in the world's history— occupying the entire back of the church proved a most striking and fit setting for the entire program, but most es pecially for the concluding number, the “Bethlehem Pageant” presented in four scenes by the young people's classes. The leading events of the night of the Nativity were shown in this pageant in a very realistic manner. The costumes were quite elaborate and true to character. This pageant was given in semi darkness and created an impres sion on the minds of the children which could have been made in no other way. In the distribution of gifts those in charge proved themselves to be very generous hosts. Every one in the house received their portion of nuts, candy, and oranges which had been provided. The usual Christmas decorations were in evidence and as usual a beautifully lighted and trimmed tree formed the central attraction. The superintendent, C. C. Barker, was master of ceremonies. W atch N ight S rbvick . On Sunday evening a Watch Night service will be held, beginning at the usual hour, 7:30, at which time the pas tor, Rev. John Riley, will preach, tak ing for his topic, "Our Record.” At the conclusion of the first part of the service the Christian Endeavor will assume charge, continuing to the close of the old year. A very interesting program is being arranged. Topic, ' ' lessons Which the Past Teaches Us.” The pro- gram includes a social hour, with the serving of refreshments.