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About Mt. Scott herald. (Lents, Multnomah Co., Or.) 1914-1923 | View Entire Issue (May 10, 1917)
Subscription, $1.00 a Year ! 1 Ixnts, Multnomah County, Oregon, May 10. 1917 Vol. 15. 11 I • 1 ! No. 19. ALIEN DUNBAR COMES NOTICE TO VACANT AMENDMENT MAY MRS. HATTIE WOOD OF BIG MEETING IS J. HERE MASS MEETING FROM CALIFORNIA ARLELA PASSES AWAY LOT GARDENERS HELP US HERE BEING PLANNED FOR CANDIDATES former Resident Of Lents. Part Owner Of I he Herald Arrives firemen Not Given Promised Hearing Io Help With Work. Before Improvement Club Owing Io Small Attendance. J. Allen Dunbar, who formerly lived WILL SPEAK WED, 23RD Many Important Matters Left Over Io Next Meeting- Suggest Change Io Meet Wednesdays. There wax such a small attendance al ,,.fllie meeting of the I anta Improvement KX’lub last Munday night that, although, VCaptain Grenfell was on lixnd to apeak tin la-lialf ol tiie Firemen on tiie Two- 1‘lato. ■n campaign, no meeting wa* held. Il was decided to hold a big meeting in- •toad on WedneMiay, May 23rd. C’apl. (>renfell promised to do Iris liest to have piper MacGn-gor on hand with his ’’ krita aixf liagpt|>es a* a sjn-cial treat. Tin- matter of tiie petitions with S »efnrenoe to work on Foeta-r Road, and tunny oilier important matters were i,ti«-sw«arily left over to tiie next ineet- ■ Ing, and it wa* planned to change tiie ■tneeting night pi alternate Wednesdays, ■ commencing May Zird. RARE TREAT OFFERED BY MILLARD AVE S. S Carnival of flowers Provides Visit To flower Land In Costumed Cantata May 18th. Itti WAItRYOROARWNS LENIS NEWSPAPER MAN JOINS COLLEGE FORCE LAff-O-lOl CLUB MEETS WIIH MRS. McCORD Hchool. i r ¿ I.ynn Wyooff. 1 ‘A JLz A i'-'i1 II Primary Boys. Wilber Ellis. Junior Boys. Harry Toban. Fern Mahon. Eldon Smith. Junior Boys. Franklyn Hartford. Ix-ah Ivy. lxiuia Honeyman. Violets. Beatrice Hanscom and Gladys Crum, latmore Ferris. Page 11. Kong <>( tiie Water Lilies. Esther Hol- lingworth and Frankie Gilbert. Page 12. James Burch. Hong of the Breezes. OlderGirlsA Choir. l.yslv Garret. Page 13. France* Jones. Fairy. Hchool. Good-Night Bong. The entire chorus consists of about 50 voices. The participant* will all he drwaed in costume, reprerw-ntative of flowers. An admission fee of 25 eta. will Is- charged for adults; children 10 cts. GREAT EVENT IN M. E. CHURCHES MRS. B.F. SEELY PASSES EIGHTIETH MILESTONE family Gathering At W. B. Hadley Home In Honor Of tvent—four Generations Present. Mark Byers. Active Worker In Church And fratern The Municipal Burean has provided Commissioner Diack has succeeded in al Circles—Loved In LHe And "No Trvwpaiwing" eards for the lienefit placing on the ballot an amendment to ol tiio*e who liave vacanl lot gardens. the city charter making effective House Mourned In Death. People in tiris district who deaire these Bill 4.5«, passed by the laat Legislature, Mrs. Hattie Wood, of 4148 63rd street cards can ha ve the same by applying providing for municipal assistance in H. E., passed to tier heavenly reward in I-elite, on Ninth avenue anti Com for thrin at the Katzky Department financing suburban improvements. tilings street, arrived in ísenla tiiia store, or at this office. This is of supreme importance to all early Monday morning after a ling-ring suburban districts, but especially so to illness caused by Goitre. Two sons, one morning from Izmg Beach, California, where he has been for over two year*. Lenta, since this district lacks so many of Weeds, Calif., and one of this city, of the improvements which liave already are left to mourn; also five grand Mr. Dunbar has an interest in The Herald and will take off bis coal and go been secured by other districts. Voters children and several great grand- of the .Mt. Scott district should inform children. to work to help give the Mt. Scott Dis Mrs. Woods was dearly loved by a trict U m - Iswt and biggest paper she ever City Io Supply Water for War Gar themselves regarding the measure and ' large circle of friends. She suffered work lor its iiassage. hail. There is anotlM-r J. A. Dun liar in dens During Summer Months. greatly, but tier pati nee was great. She the district—also a good scout—Jesse A. was ready to go when the summons Dunliar, tiie Insurance man. Tbis ex came. To friends who called upon her By the terms of the ordinance passed planation la made to avoid misunder the laat few days i-efore site died she ex- standings, but if Jas Allen says or doe* Wednesday vacant lots devoted entirely prerned tierself as "just waiting on the to the production of foodstuffs for hu something you don’t like, you are In-re- shore” for the Pilot who should convey by authorised to "go out and lick the man consumption shall 1« exempt from tier to tbe other side. stuffing out of” Jesse A.—that is pro chargee for irrigation. Grant E. Kellogg of Lents, an ex Funeral services were conducted in Ho that the putdic may know how to viding you're big enough. go about getting this free privilege, perienced newspaper man of Washing the Laurelwood Methodist Church on Commissioner Daly calls attention to ton zn<l Oregon has been added to the Tuesday afternoon, the pastor, Dr. Extension force in the Press Bureau of Carlos, officiating. The Mountain View thia extract from his ordinace. "From June 15th, 1917, to Septem the Oregon Agricultural College. The Rebekah Lodge, of which organiza ber 30th, 1917, water for irrigation of demand for press material has increased tion the deceased was a member, vacant lots entirely devoted to the pro heavily since the food campaign was attended in a body; also the G. A. R., duction of fooiiatutfs lor human con- started and to meet this demand another Relief Corps, these organizations acting The Ijiff-o-lot Club are meeting this ump lion shall be taken between the man has been added. Mr. Kellogg has as escort to the funeral cortege. The af termion with Mrs. Echo McCord. A hours of 4 :00 and 8:00 a. m., of each had an extended experience, not merely Rebekahs conducted tiie services at the good time has been planned for thia oc day within the period aforementioned. in publishing newspapers, and has made grave. The following Oddfellows acted casion, as they have not been able to Provided lurtber that application shall a special study of marketing, conserva as pall bearers: Meesrs. C. T. Bailee, inert with Mrs. McCord for over a year be made al the main water office aud tion and distribution, contributing Peter I .arsen, Scbwank, Wm. English, as her duties in the PiMtoffice have in permit secured to appropriate neces article* on co operative marketing to H. Winchester and Coo ver. terfered . sary water for irrigation from the near some of the leading magazines of tiie The last meeting was at tl>e home of est service, with the consent of the own country. Mrs. Phiwl* Diller, 1188 Clinton Street. er or agent of such nearest service shall be charged the same rate as was charged during the corres|>onding period of the year 191«. Provided also that this paragraph shall not tie construed to take Great Need Of Pacific Coast To Put from the nearest service tiie right of re families On Unused Land To Elimi bate for vancancy." Prosperity Vs. High Prices. "No such tiling exists in America prosperity for just one class, unless it Mrs. B. F. Seely, of 94th Ht., H. E,, exists for all." So said a noted states- celebrated her sOtli birthday on Monday inau last fall, and millions of Americans tiie 7lh inst. Her daughter, Mrs. W. B. | beleived turn, but we differ from trim. Ha-1 ley, entertained in her honor on Our present so called prosperity is a that occasion at tier home adjoining the . prosperity of tbe C lamm . It is most neat little bungalow home of Mrs. I emphatically Nor a prosperity of tiie Heely. The company Comprised it family M assbs . reunion, children, grandchildren and The munitions manufacturer is pros groat grandchildren being present, 28 in perous liecause Europe is clamoring for iris product*. all. The gursts assembled in tiie morning, The automobile maker prosper* be spending the day and evening in tiie cause tiie craze for the buzz wagon i* on leetivilie* of thia happy occasion. Dinner tiie upward slant. wm served at noon. The decorations Tiie farmer prospers because Europe were red, white and blue, tiie napkins demands Iris products. being arranged at each plate in the Certain other special industries form of a miniature tent with small Hag prosper because a war crazed Europe flying from the top. A group picture needs their wares with which to prolong was taken, four generations being the struggle represented. And there tiie R eal prosperity ends. Nature amih-d upon this day and a Tiie millions of salaried men and women most deligtful time was enjoyed, en- and the more modest wage earners are livened with music. Mrs. Seely has imineasnrably worse off than they wen- lived in Oregon for twenty-nine year«, five years ago. Thousands of printers She is a native of New York, but »pent ami publisher* are facing actual ruin. several years in Wisconsin before corn- The small merchant has difficulty in ing to this State, She has lived in Lente making tsitli ends meet. Thousands of for the past five years and lias many professional men an- wondering bow friends. She has twenty-four living they can nay their rent. grandchildren ami ten great grand High price* an- the n-sult of this hall children. Site is in the best of health prosperity, but A li people have them to and from present indications will enjoy pay. The classes have tiie money with many more birtlxiay events. which to pay, but tiie M axmb are won dering where in blazes it is coming from. CARL VROOMAN RAPS FOOD SPECULATORS Food speculators were called "allies of the kaiser" by Carl Vrooman, assist ant secretary of agriculture, in an inter view here today. "Men guilty of speculating, gambling in food and grain are enemies of the United States," he said. They will be taken care of in d'M- time. Never in history have the business men of this country shown so much patriotism and unselfishness. But their attitude has not been universal.— Oregon Journal. CUB BEAR CROSSES COUNTRY IN FORD A young cub bear started out from Portland the first of the week in a Ford, bound for Indiana. He was accom panied in his eventful, sight-seeing trip by Lew Dougherty and Orie Neri ter, of Castle Rock, Wash., the former being a brother of Mrs. W. C. Smith, of 84th Ht. 8. E. They expect to spend a month en route making stops at points of in terest. This young cub in company with another was recently captured near Castle Rock, where the mother was shot. The other cub is in possession of a Portland man. STATEMENT of the financial condition ot LHE MULTNOMAH STATE BANK at Lenta, in the State ot Oregon, at the close of business May 10,1917. f veRinq Star Grange. The attendance at tiie meeting ol Evening Star Grange on Saturday, May 5, wan not its large an usual. Many A-re al teen t, at work in their garden« ami fields in true granger style, TI m - Worthy Lecturer, A. L K<-enaii, was one of those away at work, helping to increase the number of gardens about town. City Commissioner, George L. Baker, was present and gave a very good talk about the needs of the city, and sug gested that Portland people bestir them selves and put a little more "Pep” into their business and every day file. City Attorney, La Roche, was also present and told about the "Commission Form of Government” as compared with the old style. He spoke of the personal responsibility of ths Commissioners in their department; and said that the "ward healer” could not get in his crooked work under this form of govern ment. He cited many instances where the personal influence of tbe Ward Councilman was used to what proved to hea great detriment to the city. He hoped all would vote to retain this form of city government and not take a step back ward to the old kind, which was tried and found wanting. Musical numbers on the program were rendered by the grange, and a chorna of young people of tne grange. One of the Methodist Group Meetings will be held at the church at Lents on Tuesday afternoon and evening of next week, the 15th inst. Brentwood, I^urelwood and Kendall churches will participate in this meeting, which will be practical and educational in its chara.<er and will be open to the publie. This will be the greatest event in the church life for the year. Very ab'e speakers have been secured (or the pro gram and the subjects are vital to church work The ladies of the church will serve sup|>er in the church at six o'clock, memtiers of the team giving brief talks throughout the meal. The program is as follows: 2:00 Devotions. 2:30 “The Objective of the Campaign,” by J. T. Abbett, D. D. 3:00 "Christian Stewardship," by T. W. I jure, D. D. 3:30 "The Church Press,” by a repre sented of tbe book concern. ‘‘Round Table School of Meth ode.” “The Plan that Fizzeled; Who Fizzeled It; How to Un- fizzel it, ai d Fizzeling Unneces sary,” by R. E. Shaw, D. D. 7:30 "The Disciplinary Financial Plan; What It Is, and How It Works.” by R. E. Shaw, D. D. 8: IS ‘‘The Paramount Claim of tire Official Benevolences” By E. H. Todd, D. D. 0:00 Stereopticon Slides: China and tiie Chinese, By Rev. A. A. Heist. RESOURCES The Millard Ave. Sunday school or chestra gave a musical entertainment at the church last Saturday evening for the purpose of raising funds for pay ment on some of their instruments They were quite succeMlul and conee qiientlv may undertake to entertain the public again in the near future. The church was beautifully decorated with the National colors for this occasion; large and small American flags were ar tistically draped from the floor to the ceiling, extending across the entire front of the church. Oregon (drape was ef fectively intertwined with the reu, white and blue, the result of the combination being most pleasing. The program was not long, but was very good and was given under the direction of Mr. Joy Simmons. The program included two lengthy selections from Hasel's Orches tra Book, a reading by Miss Boon, duet by Messrs Joy Simmons and Billy Mis- son, Missouri Waltie by the entire or chestra, a coronet solo by Everett Ram sey, a piano duet by Miss Margaret Cooper and Miss Darling, and a selec tion entitled "Farewell to Thee," by the orchestra. Immediately following the closing of the program ice cream and cake were served in the basement. Loam and discounts.......................... Overorafts, secured and unsecured Komis and warrants......................... Furniture and fixtures .................... Other real estate owned.................. Due from approved reserve banks Checks and other cash items ....... Cash on hand .................................... Expenses............................................. Other resources ............................... I TOTAL............................................. Fi LIABILITIES Capital stock paid io.........................I Surplus fund. ..................................... Postal savings bank deposits........... Individual deposits subject to check.......... ......................... >6*,219 «1 Demand certificates of deposit 1.MH M Cashier checks outstanding 70» «7 certified Cheeks...................... 11 00 Time Deposits....................... TOTAL............................... State of Oregon, County st Multnomah, ” I, H. E. Bloyd. Cashier ot the above named bank, do solemnly swear that the above statement ia true to tbe best of my knowl edge and belief. H K. Bloyd, Cashier. Correct-attest: Henry Harkson F. R. Foster, WI11T. Wright. Directors Subscribed and sworn to before me thia Sth day otMay, 1»1? Ralph Stans. Notary Public My comsslsoien expiree April 11, it*. COLONIZATION OF LAND BY LABORING PEOPLE nate Speculative Land Values. W. C. T. U.. Arrange Opportunity for Discussion Of Men And Measures Friday Evening. MANY WMIUMK MOOTS Meeting is At M. E. Church And Every Voter Should Be Present— Measures To Be Discussed. A public mass meeting will be held at the Methodist Church at l>*nta to morrow (Friday) evening, under the auspices of the W. C. T. Ü., for the purpose of discussing Men and Measures to be voted u,>on at the coming election. W. H. Daly and E. W. Wheeler, can didates for Mayor and John Mann, can didate for commissioner, will speak on tbeir candidacy«. B. F. Irvine will speak on the Land Grant and the pro posal to change the commission form of government. These are questions which every voter should hear die- cussed. HOME ECONOMICS TO BE DISCUSSED 0. A. C. faculty Members To Speak To Lents And Woodmere People Friday Afternoon. A meeting of more than usual interest will be given at the Woodmere school tomorrow (Friday) afternoon. Mem bers of the Home Economics depart ment of the Portland Schools, and representatives of the Oregon Agricul tural College will be present and give practical talks and demonstrations on conserving and increasing the food sup ply of Oregon. The meeting will be especially for the Lente and Woodmere districts. Tbe greatest need of the state is more producers to go upon tbe unused lands and make them productive. To bring down tbe high cost of living, to produce more of the neceasitiee of lite, we must encourage families to make homes on the land. To accomplish this result and develop the state industrially speculative prices of land must be eliminated. To get colonies of five or ten or twenty families to locate on land near towns, the land must be productive and the price must not be prohibitive and terms easy. Real estate speculations in lands at ( two-hundred to five-hundred dollars an The Lenta school grounds were in the acre with big ' 'mmissions and high hands of landscape gardnerson Monday. rates of interest and taxes make this im- Ths yard was levelled off and a number poeaible. of shrubs and plaDts set out. greatly Land is only worth, from the stand improving the appearance of the point of production, what a family can grounds. produce out of the soil by labor, deduct- ' The pupils of the Lente school are ing taxes, interest and cost of upkeep on becoming remarkably thrifty. At the land and improvements. beginning of the school year when the There should be land open to coloniza pupils returned to school from their tion on these terms in tbe vicinity, or in Bummer vacation work it was found marketing distance from every city and that between two and three hundred town on the Pacific coast. dollars bad been earned by the three Commercial clubs should try to find huodred pupils who reported. It is openings for colonization of lands in now known by inquiring of the teachers tracts of from 50 to 1,000 acres and let that a number of the pupils have sav them tie filled with families of laboring ings amounting to at least $20 00. Tbis people. week in carrying out the wishes of the In these days of social discontent, of school board a school savings bank was foreign wars, of bread riots and revolu started in which pupils may deposit 5 tions, it is just as important to keep cts. or multiples of 5 cis. The bank is alive the idea that real producers are organized and was opened Tuesday needed and industrial development morning. Miss Shroyer is the bank must continue treasurer; Cora Drabeim and Thelma Many communities are land-poor and Sweeney, tellers; Antone Deis and production-poor. The problem is to Wilda Ripley, clerks. The bank is open bring over-valued, ovei-taxed and Mondays and Fridays from 8:30 to 9:00 under-productive lands within reach of o’clock a. m. The total amount depos landless families who need homes and ited the first day wax $7.05. employment. The purpose of these school banks is to teach pupils the habit of saving. The money is deposited in the name of the Lente School Bank. When the savings of any pupil amounts to $5 (X) it can be withdrawn and deposited in any bank the pupil may choose, in bis own name M. I. Markle, who han been running and draw 3 per cent interest. a grocery store at 88th street and tiOth A number of pupils are very enthusi avenue, sold out his stock on Wednes astic and it is hoped and desired that day to Mr. Rohr, who is building a new parents will encourage the savings ac store on Foster Road just a block out counts. side the city limits, to which the Miss Dunlap, of the Art Department Markle stock is being transferred today. of the Portland schools, came out to the Lents school this morning to superin tend the hanging of about 40 pictures, consisting of colored prints and carbon photographs, many of them being re productions of some of the old masters On Sunday afternoon, about three as well as the modern artists. These o’clock, a team of horses belonging to pictures will remain in the Lents school Henry Andre, of the Sweet Briar dairy for two or three weeks, during which ranch and driven by Joe Leu, became time Mise Dunlap will give several lec frightened and ran directly into a Mt. tures dealing with the descriptive and Scott street car at East 50th and Di historical features. The regular monthly meeting of the vision streets. One horse was killed outright and the other injured so badly Lenta Alumni will be held at the school that it had to be shot. The wagon was auditorium this evening. This organi a total wreck and the driver quite badly zation now numbers nearly 100. injured. He was taken to the Emergency Mise Hagorsky was absent on Monday hospital where his wounds were attend owing to illness. Mrs. Winnifred Coff ed to. man substituted for her. LENTS SCHOOL SAVING ACGOUNTS I MARKLE SELLS STOCK TO FOSTER ROAD STORE STREET CAR AND HORSES HAVE FATAL COLUSION I I ! : < I