itti. g-rntt lürrnlîi Subscription, $1.00 a Year ■ Lents, Multnomah County, Oregon, April 19. 1917 Vol 15. No. 16. — —— I J. A. McCORD BURIED BY PAID DEPARTMENT INITIATIVE MEASURE GILROSE P. T. A. JOINT REGEPTION CIVIC LEAGUE MASONSLAST SATURDAY TO AID FACTORIES IS NEEDED HERE MAKES RIG HIT FOR H. WESTBROOK DISCUSSES BONDS Arlela Oddfellows And Rebekahs En- Industrial Municipal Bond Bill Io Be ------ tire Chiefs Stevens And Dowell fell Larqe And I nthusldstlc Audience Hlqhway Commissioner E. J. Adams tertain In Honor Of Retlrlnq Submitted Io Voters At I he Local Club Paid Department Greets Renderlnq Of "Deeslrlct Of Euqene Debates Deputy Grand Master. June Election. Should Replace Volunteers. Skule No. 23” Saturday. H. A. Johnson. On Friday evening of last week tbe I . Municipal aid in establishing factories in Portland 1» pro|HMed in a measure members of Arleta I. O. O. F., snd the iiirmnT A lit iklt ARH a t irtai ladies of Mountain View Rebekah lodge IlYl! Un I All I IlYT IritYl A I lUix which may lie submitted to tiie voters June 4. tendered a joint reception to Grand Master Henry Westbrook, whose term As proposed, tlu* measure providea for Next Club Meeting Will feature tiie Issuance of >56,000,000 Bond Issue. E. J. A dam8 Tiie projnisal is tti have a committee very successful event. There was a large instrumental rnediy, which was en- of Eugene, one of the new State High­ the two-platoon system is not adopted and enthusiastic audience and a splen­ thnsiasticaUy received. Other numbers way Commissioners, defended the at the forthcoming election. These two I of three business men appointed to ad- did program. Mis» Roberta Downing, consisted of a mandolin solo by Percy measure while H. A. Johnson, a Deputy ! minister the loans. Tiie committee officials apfieared liefore tiie meeting of ! would lie bound by certain obligations of the Gillespie School of Expression, Harris, accompanied by Miss Alvord; in the office of City Commissioner Dieck the Improvement Club last Monday to regarding the type of factories, the na­ was present and gave some of her de­ an instrumental duet by Harry Grable opposed it. Mr. Adams, has a very diac use Fire Prevention and Fire Pro­ ture of security back of the loans ami lightful readings. The “Highland” and Miss Garnet Johnson. Two songs pleasing personality and made a very tection Jav Stevens read the two- tiie ability and character of fierMins or dance given by little Miss McCulloch, by a quartette composed of Meesrs. Fred good impression. He devoted most of platoon law, ami read letters from other firms to which loans might lie extended. dressed in costume, was a very clever Griffith, J. F. Whitney, Clyde Grable his argument to showing that the ex­ citiee showing that It was a failure with Other committees would tie ap|>ointe»l to an500,000 in 4 per cent Ismda ami would Fire Chiefs were planning to improve lend U m - money under strictly businsM ation. This little comedy had been address and responded in hie usually would be borne by autoists, but stated the circumstances of the firemen by And also, as usual, that the cost of preparing the roads for conditions at 5 |*r cent, thus realizing cleverly localized and was executed with pleasing manner. gradually increasing the lore« and al­ 1 per cent in exerts of the intenet a perfection of detail that simply he threw bouquets (?) with discriminate paving would have to be borne by the lowing the men extra days of! until, in neecMMry to float the bonds. This 1 per brought the house down. Certainly the I indiscrimination among hie audience. taxpayers of the various counties, and time, without any great expense al any cent wool»' go to pay all costa of ad- Voimgeters of tie* district would not be His victims were wholly at his mercy, that this would probably be greater one time, ever, fireman would have one mini«' an»l the tialance would go able to “put one over” on their parents | with no opportunity for a “come back," than the >6,000,000 appropriated for day of! In three, instead of one day of! int< ng fund to care for all de­ when it comes to acting. They very evi­ , but it will certainly lie interesting if the paving. Apparently assuming from the in six as at present. He said that the preciation which tiie homie might suffer. dently had not forgotten the pranks of I time ever comes when the tables are well-known poeition of some of the firemen refused one day of! in five as a The fieriod of tiie loans would lie their school days and after the exhibi­ changed We will venture to assert that Highway Commissioners that the pav­ starter this year. fixeil and on the money being |>aid back tion which they gave that evening they Mr. Montgomery might get even for the ing to be laid would all be bitnlithic he Chief Dowell quoted figure« to show to the city it would lie available for will never again be able to tell their entire bunch if tiie opportunity ever stated that Boston had had this paving that after an additional expense ot at Mr. Westbrook did for only about fifteen years and that it further loans. All unumd or idle funds children bow good they used to be in I presented itself. least fHO.ou, which he claimed would confine himself entirely to bouquets was now going to pieces badly and hav­ not school. The children have them with would la- invested in municipal securi­ lie inadequate, under the two-platoon ties until needi-d. At the end of 20 the good« now. Great credit is due Mrs. however. He spoke of the flnest things ing to be replaced. He stated that the system there would only lie 190 men on years the money would lx* available for Kirkham who worked bp the play and of life for which Oddfellowship stands, bonds were to run 26 years, or ten years duty in Portland at any time of the day nsiemption of the bonds. The coat of was largely res[>onsibie for its success. giving emphasis to the patriotism which after the paving would have become or nitfiil instead ot 306 as al present. At the conclusion of the play the bas­ is being manifested by the Order in this worn out. Mr. Adams evidently leaned administration would lie cared for by the Both Dowell and Ktevens claimed that kets containing th»- refreshments were time of National crises, at tbe same strongly toward concrete paving, and liersons or tinng4>btaitiing the loans, the I the Fire Prevention Bn reais, which In suggested that in some places a concrete interest would lie met in the same way auctioni-d of!. The bidding was lively time 3*uicmg the hope that war might lie two years has reduced the tire losses averted even at this late hour and our base with a thin carpet of bitulithic and interesting, on»* basket selling'for and the redemption of tiie lionds would from >1,600,000 a year to lees than Mr. lie by money returned at the end of the >2. and several others bringing nearly nation saved from the terrible ravages from time to time would be ideal. |5oO,UOO, and brought the numlier of Johnson asked why it was that the bond ­ of war. He congratulated the Arleta as much. The results of the sale were loans, so that the city would lie out yearly tlree back to the figure of about lodge for the splendid bunch of young ing act forliade co-operation with the highly satisfactory, a larger sum being nothing either directly or indirectly. ten years ago, would be wiped out The plan would involve no expense to realized than at any previous entertain­ men who were joining the order, and Government in the laying of paving un­ under the new system. the city or the tax payers, the I midi I s ment given by the association. The pro­ expressed the warmest appreciation for less it was that the Government engi­ Other business transacted at the Club living merely an extension of municipal ceeds are to be devoted to the purchase tbe loyalty of both tbe subordinate and neers would have something to say with session was the appointment oi a com­ Rebekah lodges during hie term of office. reference to the specifications whereas credit for the lieneflt of factories which of play ground equipment. mittee, consisting of Messrs. F. R. Coflee, cake, sandwicltes and candy He closed his address by leading the tbe roads in Eastern Oregon, which otherwise could not Is* establislied. The Peter sou and fl. L. Htevene to ascer­ were not to be paved were to be put in Isinds would finance themselves. Tiie i were on sale in addition to the tiaskets. audience in a salute to tbe Flag. tain the wishes of the business men of Mr. Anderson, a Past Grand Master, in conjuction with the Federal Govern­ only expense of administration would be I-ents as to a later edition of the Journal who had assisted in the organising of ment. He gave several examples of that of clerical service. The committee ' being supplied to tie delivered some­ the Arleta lolge, wae present and gave a roads that would have to be straight­ in charge of the fund would serve with- | where about 5:00 o'clock instead of brief address, congratulating them upon ened or rebuilt by tbe various counties out pay, under the terms of about 4 :1 a yard, that no tures of other countries, and advocating Tuesday evening the teachers and as though a iqiecial tin might have been royalties would be paid on patent pav­ the need of a modern grain elevator and Larqe Delegations From Other Lodqes other workers of the Analisi Presby­ made on purpose for the occasion, so ing. that they would co-operate with the terminal facilities to develop the Port ot City and Gresham Help In terian Sunday School gathered aliout nearly did it compare in size to a cart U. 8. engineers, and had power to of Portland to better advantage. the banquet table in the Sunday School wheel. It was a most enjoyable oc­ straighten out all places on the roads Success of Evenlnq. rooms of th? church for their regular casion. the spirit of good tellowship pre­ which needed attention. Mr. Johnson The Modern Woodmen Ixxlge of monthly worker’s conference. vailing being fully up to the high declared that the bill would not permit lenta bald a session of unusual interest Following 11 m * transaction of the usual standard for which these lodges are of these things, and that other bills Wednesday evening. At this time they routine business, plans were completed noted. were also passed by the past legislature entertained lodge delegations of all the for tla> entertainment of the District In­ making them impossible, and tying the lodges of the city. Gresham, Alberta, stitute of the Sunday Schools of the Mt, State Commission’s hands, and ended St. Johns, Rose City, and others. A Scott District, which will lie held in the by saying if he could be shown that he large class of candidates were initiated, Music And Games follow Committee from the different lodges represented. Anabel church on the afternoon and Will H. Daly Club Discusses Proposed was wrong be would support the bill. evening of Snnday, April 22. Refreshments were served and a de Reports And Outline Ot future A special effort is being made in the Municipal Liqht Plant. lightfu) social time enjoyed. school to increase the attendance and to Plans for Society. promote punctuality and regularity. A A public mass meeting was held at goal of 250 present in Sunday School on the Creston school auditorium on Mon­ <*n Friday evening, April 6th, at Sunday, May 6, was set up. day evening under the auspices of the eight o'clock, the Christian Endeavor June 10, is the day chosen as Child­ Creston Will H. Daly Club to discuss Society of the Millard Avenue Presby­ ren’s Day, when appropriate services the issues involved in the municipal $2500 Worth of Gaston Potatoes terian Church held their monthly busi­ will Is* held at the time of the regular campaign. Frank W. Winn, an engi­ Brinq $6000 In East. $2000 ness meeting at the home of Mr. and morning church hour. Mrs. Taylor, neer, formerly of the Water Bureau, Added by Speculators. Mrs. William Lops, 7620 Sixty-fourth Rebekahs And Oddfellows To Unite In Superintendent of the Primary depart - Rjsike on the proposed light plant. He avenue. The principal business of the ment was selected chairman of the com­ is thoroughly familiar with the Bull Reception To Henry Westbrook. evening was the committee reports and mittee on program for that day. Here is the story of how Oregon po­ Run Reserve conditions <»nd well quali­ Retlrlnq Officer. the unfolding of their future plane for The Misses Garnet Johnston and Olive fied to stieak on the subject. Dr. C. H. tatoes increase in value at the rate the society. The rooms were attrac­ Morrow of the organized class of young Chapman, ex-President of Willamette of >1 a mile as they travel East. A tively decorated with Easter lilies and On Tuesday evening ot next week the women and Ruth Johnston and Norma Vniversity, gave an historical sketch of car of 655 sacks standing on the daffodils. Odd Fellows nt I^nto chapter will en­ Dryden of the organized class of younger the man who put Bull Run water in the track here is worth >2500. When it Music and games continued to a late tertain the Grand Master, Henry West­ girls were elected by their respective home« of the city at half the former reaches the New York market, it« hour when refreshments were served by brook, at an open reception to which all classes to represent the school in the charge. value rises to >6000. the hostess, Mrs. W. Lope, and her members of the Rebekahs and their Girl’s Conference held at McMinville There were several musical selections, If these potatoes had been shipped assistants, Mrs. B. B. Boeman, Mrs. E. families and friends are invited, Rc- April 20. 21 and 22. Mrs. Ellton Shaw including solos by Mrs. Edith to Mayor Mitchell of New York—or Reed, and Miss Beulah Miller. freshments will be served. was selected to accompany the young Wickham-I*enemore. The Richter Or­ to a state market—they could have Those present were: Mr. and Mrs. chestra also furnished music during the ladies as their chaperon. been distributed to the consumers at W. Lope, Mrs. B. B. Boeman, Mrs. MissC. Olson, Mrs. B. A. O’Mealy evening. » eost of not to exceed 50 cents per Ramsey, Rev. W. H. Amos, Mr. Neil and Mr. and Mrs. Ellton Shaw were sack for handling. Returned Missionary to Lecture. M. Robertson. Misses Essie and Elsie These figures speak for them- elected delegates to attend the State On Tuesday evening of next week, the Strang, Mr. J. E. Johnson, Mrs. E Snnday School Convention at Newlierg ... >6000 Reed, Mr. anil Mrs. Harry Usher, Mrs. next month. Mr. F. P. Baum wan 24th Inst., a very interesting meeting New York speculators’ price >2500 Spuds in Gaston.. will be held at the Free Methodist Julia Beede, Mrs. Anna Beede, Mrs. chosen as alternate. 818 Church of Ients. At this time C. S. Freight .................. The ladies of Eureka Robekah Lodge Spaulding, Misses Grace and Ella 327 Handling in N. Y Casberg, a returned missionary from Spaulding, Mrs. Tronson, Mr. Clias. E. met at the home of Mrs. Blafus on fiftth Celebrates Birthday India, will give a stereopticon lecture 3645 13645 Tronson, Miss Dorothy Neitzel, Mr. Ave. this afternoon to perfect the organ­ Real value Mr. and Mrs. R. Simms of Creston and will relate many interesting inci­ .Albin Heed, Mies Olive Reed, Miss ization of their social club. Alpha Eu­ Beulah V. Miller, Mr. James W. Reed, reka Club was the name decided upon. station, entertained a numlier of friends dents connected with his work in that Speculators’ profit ........................ >2355 The consumer« were robbed of al­ Misses Lillian ami Ellen Miller, Miss Fifteen mem tiers comprise the charter at their home on Saturday evening, the Country. A cordial invitation is ex- most as much as the original cost Mattel Cummings, Misses Leia and list. The next meeting will Is* held at occasion lieing the birthday anniversary tended to the public to attend this lec- in Gaston. State Exchanges would make this Evelyn Reed. Mr. Marion Glaze, and the home of Mrs. A list. 292 32nd St,, on of the former. A number of Lents peo­ ture. Admission free. A free-will of- impossible. fering will be taken. ple attended. the first Thursday in May. Miss Claudine Moore. LAIEK JOURNAL EDIIION BASKtI BIDDING BRISK ANABEL PRESBYTERIAN ANNUAL S. S. BANQUET MODERN WOODMEN HOLD INITIATION GLASS MILLARD AVENUE G. E. GUESTS OF MRS. LOPE CRESTON MASS MEETING LENTS ODDFELLOWS TO HONOR GRAND MASTER ALPHA EUREKA CLUB ' PEREECTS ORGANIZATION SOMETHING WRONG WITH THESE PRIGES Obituary Of Local Engineer Recently Killed At Steel Plant—Sermon By Rev. Jasper of M. E. Church. Joseph A. McCord was born Jao. 30, 1876, in New York City. While a mere lad, in company with his aunt, he moved to Oregon. They settled at Ban­ don, where for years he served as an engineer on the river steamers, finally becoming chief engineer. On August 26, 1903, be wae married to Minnie A. Morris of Bandon, who still survives him, and deeply mourns the loee of a faithful husband. He came to Port­ land about »«ven years ago, and worked steadily as chief engineer for the Columbia Contract Co. Owing to the transfer of hia boat to Alaskan waters, be had not been regularly employed un­ til he took a position in the plant of the North Western Steel Co., where he met with his fatal accident Friday, April 6. He wae taken to the St. Vincente hos­ pital, but be did not regain conscious­ ness and died Monday, April 9, at 12:30 o'clock. He leaves to mourn his loss, besides bis wife, one brother and two sisters in New York, bis aunt, Mrs. Costello, of Bandon, and a cousin, Mrs. A. T. Fetter of Alameda, Cal. He bas led a good life and has made many friends. He did not choose to profit at the expense of bis fellow labor­ ers. When the strike was on this last winter be was offered a good poeition, but he would not take it in opposition to the ideals of the workers, and he finally accepted the poeition which re­ sulted in accident and death. His father was a Mason for forty-nine years. Mr. McCord was also a Mason, and was an ardent lover of the order. He requested that the Masonic apron be buried with him. While be never became a member of the church, he was trained by Metho­ dist parents, and always held their teachings as true. Rev. F. M. Jasper, of the Lents Methodist Church, preached his funeral sermon. He wm faithful to his family and to his employers. Once more one of God's honest workers has passed on from this world of struggle, joy, and tears. Some time we hope to clasp bis hand again, where there is no pain, where we will find him engaged in the work which his heavenly Father knows be was prepared to do. Funeral services were held on Satur­ day afternoon last at Kenworthy* Un­ dertaking parlors, in charge of the Masons, and was the largest funeral that has been held in l^ents for soma time. KILL F LIES AND SAVE LIVES The Fly Is Tie That Binds Unhealthy To The Healthy. Kill at once every fly you can find and burn bis body. Observers say that there are many reasons to believe that there will be more flies this season than for a number of years. The killing of just one fly now means there will be billions and trillions less next summer. Clean up your own premises; see and insist that your neighbors do likewise. Especially clean “out-of-the-way- places.” and every nook and cranny. Flies will not go where there is noth­ ing to eat, and their principal diet is too filthy to mention. The fly has no equal as a germ “carrier”; as many as five hundred mil­ lion germs have been found in and on the body of a single fly. It is definitely known that the fly is the “carrier” of the germs of typhoid fever; it is widely believed that it is also the “carrier” of other diseases, includ­ ing possibly infantile paralysis. The very presence of a fly is a signal and notification that a housekeeper is uncleanly and inefficient. Do not wait until the insects begin to pester; anticipate the annoyance. April, May and June are the beet months to conduct an anti-fly campaign. The farming and ' suburban diet note provide ideal breeding places, and the new born flies do not remain at their birth place but migrate, using railroads and other means of transportation, to towns and cities. Kill flies and save lives! M. E. Ladles Hold Tea. The monthly silver tea of the Ladies’ Aid was held on Wednesday afternoon at the home of Mrs. Dawson, 92nd St. An interesting program was given in­ cluding solos by Mrs. Hurd and Mrs. Sells and readings by Mrs. Near and Mrs. Alice Woodworth.