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About Mt. Scott herald. (Lents, Multnomah Co., Or.) 1914-1923 | View Entire Issue (Sept. 20, 1917)
ML ^rütf Heralö Lents, Multnomah County, Oregon, September 20. 1917 Subscription, $1.00 a Year A FEW BUSINESSES PICKED AT RANDOM Gdraqe, Studio and Saddlery Covered In Industrial Survey Make Excellent Showing. Lents Garage. At H01II, Footer Road, the Lento Gar age io situated, Axel Kildahl having ee- tablialied it there six year« ago. He «¡>ent the previous fivw years working among automobile« and aeroplane« and any one who has had the inialortune to need a repair man and ha« engaged hia aervhwe can teotify to the fact that lie learned the business thoroughly. Thi« Hummer haa been a busy one for him. A atudy of the eaah register shows that it lias lieen ringing on an average of kA times a day all Hummer. Hr haa had five men besides himaelf working moat of the time and haa constantly been crowded to capacity He lias about aa completely equipped a garage and machine shop aa can lie found, includ ing all the paraphernalia necessary to do vulcanising quickly and well. Axel haa a retail «hop aa well aa the garage and rv|iair departments end handle« all well known lines of high grade acevesoriee, besides of course all oils and gasoline. I be Arteta Studio. Don’t judge by appearance«, is a good mouo. Although the outside of the Ar ista Rtndio ie not prrteutlous or large It ia no Indication of the quantity or qual ity of work done by 0 F. Palmer, the young proprietor, who ia busy to capaci ty all the lime with bis photographic work. Mr. Palmer roughs out thia lit tle business two and one-half years ago, it having bwn eetablislwd for something like ten year«. He makes a specially of children’s photograph«, twing patient and resource! ul with the youngsters. He also does a large buamem in developing and printing for amateur«, as well aa ea- larging of all kind». He ia tiurroughly prepared to do either inside «r outside photography. He la fortnntte'enougti to hav« the sauMtaru-a of hia mother in his work—not every young man is equally »•I»—.j, , i J . , Western Saddlery Company. BAZAAR AND KIRMESS Al YEAGFR lilt AIRE i The ladiee ot Hl. Peter*« Church of I ¿Mita will hold their Bazaar tomorrow, (Friday) at the Yeager Theatre. It will I m > open to lite public throughout the day. The ladiee have worked hard for the succeee of thia annual event and are Imping for results comtnenanrate with lite lalmr exjx’nded. In the evening the Klnneee will be Mtaged. Over one hundred people will appear in thia grand pageant, talant from all over the city having lawn drawn on for the oceaaion. Thia fea ture of tlie day'a feetivitiee will occur at 8 00 o’clock and will prvwent a very brilliant and apeetaeular acene. Pre vious enteriainmanta given under the auspices of the ladles of St. Peters war rant the concluaion that tine event will be worthy of a capacity house. LENTS SCHOOL TO SEW FOR RED CROSS Sating And Domestic Science De partments To Teach Conser vation—612 Enrolled. Mias Barrett ie again in charge of the sewing classes of the l-ente school and the girls of the school are pleased to have her back again. Emphasis will oe placed upon making over garments, conservation being the key note of the school along all lines, but certain de partments, as the sewing and domestic science, afford greater opportunities for instilling Uda principle. Every effort will be made to conserve material with a view to reduce the high coot of living. All classes will work for the benefit of the Red Cross which will form a large part of the work of ths sewing classes. Pupils are asked to bring worn-out table linen, cut out the unworn parts and hem the pieces for napkins. The children will also bo taught how to knit. The garment work will also continue thia year. Gertrude Kooki, of the 8-A claaa, haa the beet record ia sewing having made six garments last term. Mr. Shanks, the manual training teacher, has joined the Aviation Corps, and will leave for the East in two or three weeks The school registration baa now reached 612. At 5W1 77th Bl. 8. E., a new business wax opened up about Inly 12th this year by J. W. Horner under the above name. Mr. Horner was bom and raised in a iiarneaa «hop, he tell« us, and has never done anyUnng else. He has been locat ed Hi Buffalo, W yoming, for the past nine year«, and in opening hie shop ben- he experts to mannlseture saddle« and other harness shop products for sale in Wyoming, Montana, and other cattle raising state«. His specialty ia saddles, but lie makes bridles, plain and fancy, and all the thousand and one things dear to the heart of the cowpuncher. Mr. Jamea Winton haa reopened hia For a little home taste of the ’wild and meat market at the old location in tbe wooly*' drop in and «ee Mr. Horner. Crum A Chamber« Bldg., at Millard A^sHt'i Ji ,t • airy x Ave. and 72nd St. lie la well known in Business Versus Pollflcs. thia section and hia old patron« am glad After months of debate the food con to have him back again and hope that trol bill became a lew? be will stay. Durihg that time Mr. Hoever had Since leaving Portland Mr. Winton been at work, had organised Ilia depart liaa had many pleasant Motor tripe, ri«o ment with volunteers, had analysed th« many thrilling experieocee. With hia factors of the situation and when the family and a party of friend« they en bill was mgnsd lie bed thought oat and joyed a delightful trip through Florida laid before the people a well-defined anti all the Southern State«, starting plan of action. at l<os Angeles, Calif. While passing While the Senate talked Hoover through Ariaona several nights were worked an? acted. When it got through spent on the liorder. In one instance talking he was ready to act. they were molested by a band of thirty There is a world of difference lietwecn Mexicans who told them they could not a business man and a politician. To the remain thereover night. However, Mr. budneas man doing is the only thing Winton informed hi« party that they that counts and word« are oTwi^only would remain where they were, as he to expedite action. tiad hod dealings with the Mexicans be To the politician words are every fore and thought he know how to han thing an<l he is proud when he scans the dle them, but about 8:00 a. m. they Congressional Record and reflects that were tired at and shots returned, but no tliey are full of words, largely hie o«m. one was injured. His chief anxiety t>eing to hold hi« One of the most beautiful spots visit job, he shrinks from action lest it should ed was the petrified furoate. Every leaf cost loss of vote« and covers his and branch *aa forme# ot layers of cowardice with a cloud ot words, aa the faintly colored stone. The entire mass ■levilflsh covers his retreat with a flrxxi formed an appalling sight, long to be of ink. remembered. ” y » *WreBI<'*' *>' Mr. Winton has ■!recently been em ployed guarding the mail trains in Se Rural Domestic Note. Rome men can’t tinderwaad why their attle and was there during the recent wives are so tired at the end of a <l«y'i strike. HedM not «scape altogether un work. Go to the average farm* aad injured however, as he carries many notice the riding plows, the riding* oal- bruises from stones hurled at him. ADVENTUROUS TOUR OF ARTETA RESIDENT tivotors, <nd even the riding grind- «tones. Then go to the house aad aee how many riding diahwaahen and tid ing washing machinea you can see —Ex. Quits Dairy and Opens Garage. Chris Gesme, formerly of the Jersey I-ily dairy, account of the sale of which by auction was noted in our columns last week, la arranging tor go Into the garage busineae with a partner la Port- cured and th sir toccata mrna aMsrfid. Mrs. Soothard «ven Luncheon. The ladiee of the Creston Parent Teacher Amoetation gave a delightful luncheon on Thursday afternoon of last weak in honor of Mr«. E. E. Southard, who left on Monday of thia week for her new heme at Dalls». Mrs. South ard has been a very active member of the Creston organize tton and will'be greatly missed. Th« boat wishes of a hoot of frionda will follow hor to her FAREWELL FEST EOR MRS. SOUTHARD. Members of Clinton-Kelly Methodist Church Give Luncheon In Honor Of Departing Member. I LENTS GRANGE WINS FIFTH PLACE The Granges of the county were in full evidence st the County Fair at Gresham last week. Fairview, Gresh am, Rockwood, Russellville, Itenta and Multnomah chapters were all on tbe grounds with an exhibit. Fairview Grange again captured tbe blue ribbon, with Russellville as a close second. Lents Grange received fifth place. There was a shortage of vegetables and borne cooking, notwithstanding which however, a very creditable display was made. Mrs. George Spring was in charge of tbe Lenta exhibit the most of tbe time. Mrs. Rodgers, of tbe Lenta Grange, had charge of the Ladies’ Rest Room. Most of the credit for the local exhibit is given to Mr. and Mrs. F. 0. Bnnffius, Mr. and Mrs. Donald Fury, T. J. Kreader and A. F. Miller. The home ot Mr. and Mrs. E. L. An derson, 41st Ht. 8. E., near Creston Sta tion, was preempted on Friday evening last by a company of ladies from the Clinton-Kelly Methodist Church of that vicinity, witli a generous sprinkling of “honorary" members to make things interesting. The occasion wax a luncheon given in honor ol Mrs. E. E. Southard, an active and much appreciated member of the Clinton-Kelly Church, on the eve of her departure to her new home at Dallas, where Mr. Southard haa purchased a county newspaper. Mr. and Mrs. Anderson have a well- earned reputation among a wide circle of friends for their hospitality ; this event but added to their laurels, although they were very ably assisted at this time by the ladies of the church and it goes without saying that ladies aids are adepts at putting tilings across. Forty-Four Yews Ago September 14 Table« were set the length of the par This Grange was Organized- lors in the form of an “L” covers being laid for 36. A delicious repast was spread i Celebrate by Program. in tempting array before the guests, to which ample justice was done. Dr. and On October 6tb, at the grange hall Mrs. Parsons, who formerly se< vd the Clinton-Kelly congregation, were among on Division Bl-, the Evening Star Grange the guests of honor, Dr. Parson« leading will come bedecked in all her gaudiest in the after-dinner speeches, followed fig leaves and «miles prepared to do her by Rev. Calder,- the present pastor, both self proud celebrating. It will be some gentlemen «peaking in appreciation of celebration too. Grand Master J. J. Mrs. Hootbard in church work as well as Johnson nas the affair well in hand and in her activity along lines making for be takes asms pride in remembering community In-tterment. Mrs. Southard that while it is the 44th anniversary of made a very modest res|>onre to these the Evening Star chapter it ia also his remarks of those who evidently ap 14th anniversary m grand master, and preciated her worth more than she did that during all that time be has only once missed a session, being at Tillamook benelf. The remainder of the evening was aa state lecturer and the train connec tions made his return impossible. Dur- •pent in music and social intercouxse. Mrs. Southard wa« bidden God-spee&as ing the 44 years ot its existence there she leave« for her new home and the has only been one month when this hope expressed in the nature of a grange has missed a session, that being prophecy that «lie very boou find a place when Johnson Creek overflowed its for herself in the hearts and home« of banks and flooded out their usual place the little Polk County metrojoli« of meeting. An exceptionally good program will be whither she has already gone. rendered on this anniversary occasion. The morning session will be devoted to tits ■ i a .» c < i j t, routine business and work in tbe third and fourth degree, which wilU be con ferred upon a clam of candidates by their degree team in whom they take great pride There are sixty persons in the team, which has frequently been called ' •' ' '• 4- upou by the 8tate Grange to do work One Thousand Auto Parties Enjoy for that body. Tbe afternoon session will be open to the public. There will Salmon Fishing At Eagle Creek be addressee by former State Superin On Sunday. tendent of Schools Ackerman, now Principal of Monmouth Normal School, on “Common School Prohlems," by Mr. Stevens, ot Stevens Cash Store, George H. Himes of tbe Oregonian His Lenta, accompanied by bis two sons torical Society on “Reminiscences of and a party of friends enjoyed a trip up Southeastern Portland," by George P. the Columbia Highway Bunday, going aa far oa Bogle Creek, where they Lent on “Early Grange Days," by Mrs. Edith Tosier Wethered and by Mrs. joined with hundred« of other sports 0. H. Blanchard. The latter will men in airy at salmon fishing, and probably be given in form of a news were eacceeefal ia landing several, the paper in Mrs. Blanchard’s inimitable smallest weighing 20 lbs. One 26- style. The Staples Orchestra will be on pounder waa landed. - One of the party camo near being towed out to sea by an hand, and arrangements are being made extra large fellow who bad no notion of for several well known soloists to help being caught; neither would hia would- out in the entertaining features. There be oaptor relinquish his hold, with the will be a regular Home-Coming time for result that things were exceedingly in all old members, past and present, and an altogether good time is promised for teresting around there for a little while, all. but at last the huge fish, which it wax estimated must weigh about 40 lbs. suc ceeded in making hia get-away. Tbe The Knocker Gets His. Stevens party found a deep hole which Old Noah, with a great big smile, was just alive with these fish. Fully 1,000 automobiles wore parked along stood leaning on tbe rail, as out across tbe creek while their occupants engaged the rising tide the ark began to sail; in the sport of fishing under such favor and turning then be said to Ham, “My able conditions as only thia time of year boy, just see them scamper; they are makes possible. There were many the guys that stood around and tried ’'ducking«,'' but that was all in tbe my work to hamper. They always said day's sport. One thing sure, tbe Fish I was a fool, my job was no account; Trust haa small chance of scaring a today they're headed for the hills, goodly portion of the population of while we go to the mount. They always Portland and vicinity if this weather had their harpoons out, and used them rain or thine, and said the time was continues. ................. coming soon when eurely I’d get mine. They kept it up from year to year while Card of TMhks. I kept driving nails, and said they’d We wish to thank our neighborland beta hundred ven the old tub never friends for their kind assistance during sails. I never used to say a word, but tbe illness and subssquent death of our kept on sawing lumber, although I felt a lot relieved when it began to thnnder. beloved hhiband and father. And so, my boy remember this, and Mrs. W. R. Haynes, paste it in your hat, those knockers Mr. W. lx Haynee, ne’er , will get a chance to land on Mr. I Ajyd Hayvea Ararat If they'd have joined and Mrs. Rose Rtinweie, worked with ma, and made , the old ark Mr. H. H. Haynee, bustle, they wouldn't, have to worry Mr». Gladys Heisler, now and for tbe high spots rustle. Bo Miss Edith Haynee, when von see a guy that works hard at Paul Haynee. his job each day give him a boost and not a knoed as you.go on your way; and Save the wheat; save the meat; when .therein begins to foil» Mid ypn Careful how you eat, are feeling rpUep. he’ll coipe along and TMt wMh bread the aoMera fed boost for jroa,.U> shpw he's not for gotten.—Manannola Sun. May win a lasting peace. EVENING STAR ANNIVERSARY. LOGAL NIMROD LANDS 26-LB FISH Vol. 15. NEWSY ITEMS FROM DOWN THE LINE Chronicle of Weekly Events In Arleta And Kern Park Varied And Full Of Interesting Doings. A number of tbe ladiee of the Anabel Presbyterian church attended tbe Mis sionary Normal Claes being conducted by Rev. Milligan of New York, at the First Presbyterian church Wednesday forenoon, ale? the meeting of the Pree- byterial Society of Portland Presbytery in tbe afternoon. Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Jessie and family of Linnton, spent Bunday at the home of Grandma Bbaw of 3711 -76tb St. 8. E. Mr. Jessie has bean foreman in the big Wilaon lumber mill at Linnton for a number of years. He says the men are receiving good wages and are working full time and many of them putting in over time. Mr. Jno. A. Eeard, Chief Examiner of Merchandise, in the U. 8. Customs serviee at this port, Mrs. Beard and Mr. and Mrs. Ellton Shaw motored up the Sandy Sunday afternoon. They re port the number of machines up tbe highway ou that afternoon unusually large. A great number ot persons were seen fishing in the Saody river while the camping grounds along the route were filled to overflowing with pic nickers. Sfnce the recent rains have washed the dust from the foliage, cleared away tbe smoko and cooled the ale it io an ideal time to enjoy a trip np tbe scenic highway. A delicatessen sale is being arranged under tbe auspices of tbe Ladies’ auxil iary of Troops A. B. and O. Cavalry. ChkM, salads, chicken, jelly, etc. will be on «ale, the proceeds to be used for the benefit of tbe soldier boys. Come and buy your Sunday dinner. No. 38. MILLION DOLLAR FUND FOR ARMY LIBRARIES Miss Winmfred McLucas, of tho l*nt« Library, ha« been authorized to effect a local organization for the pur pose of raising the quota apportioned to this district for tbe *25,000 which repre sents Oregon’« share of the million-dol- lar fund to equip every army camp and cantonment in America and Franco with libraries. Many of the most prominent men and women in Oregon have been appointed by Governor Withyeombe on the Oregon Council. Mite McLucas ie endeavoring to find some one who will accept tbe chairman ship of a committee to handle the Lenta district. This is a splendid plan and should meet with the hearty co-opera tion of all. Our finest manhood haa responded to their country’s call and it ie the duty of the nation to keep these men in the finest trim mentally and morally. Monday next, the 24th inet., is the day for tbe big drive for this purpoee and it is hoped by that time to find some one who will look after thia sec tion. Some of our fl nee t boys have gone to the front and we should be in terested in all that concerns their wel fare. A meeting is being held at the Li brary at Lente this afternoon aa we go to press and it is expected that an or ganization «nil be effected at this time to carry on thia campaign in this dis trict. LENTS PASTOR . , GIVEN FAREWELL Baptist Congregation Reluctantly Part With Pastor Who Has Served Them Seven Years. Miss Sylvia Hardman, a niece of D. L. Ambler, of 7611 61st Ave. Woodmere, The members of the Lente Baptist haa mrr-«d her teaching down in the Chnrch tendered a farewell reception to Cooe Bay country. Rev. J. M. Nelson and family at the The Arleta W. C. T. U. will meet at church on tbe evening of the 13th inet. Lucky Cottage next ^Tuesday afternoon. Rev. Nelson and family expect to leave All members are urged to attend. Tbe shortly, he having received a call from following contributions have been made another field. to tbe war work supplies by this Union: Tbe church very reluctantly accepted Made 17 housewives and equipped 3 com the resignation of Rev. Nelson a few pletely, made 14 comfort bags and com weeks ago. During hie seven years 4» pletely equipped 2, sent 21 lbs. colored pastor he has, by hie labors, endeared rags, 3 strings of gun wipes, several himself to every member of the chnrah- hundred on one string. Their contribu and congregation and they have many tions to the Red Crees have included 21 reaeons to loo* remember the results of lbs. sterilized white cloths, 23)A dox. some of hie efforts, aa he considered no hemmed handkerchiefs, 21 tray cloths, sacrifice too great if it was for the up 54 sponges, 25 wash rags, 23 bed socks, building of the cause, for which he 20 dish towels, 11 pot holder«, 72 needle labored long and faithfully. books, 68 pin bails, 75 gospels, 12 per Mrs. Nelson will also be greatly sonal letters, 40 button bags. These ar- missed, as she has been an active work tieles were personally delivered by our er in all matters pertaining to the ip- presdent, Mrs. Geo. Merry, to State toreete of the chnrch, eepecially in the Headquarter«. At the last meeting of music of the, church, which is so im the union Mrs. Ada Jolly was elected portant a part of the church «ervicee superintendent of Mothers’ meetings and in which she bae taken a leading and Mrs. Minnie Collins superintendent P**--*» . . ,11 of Flower Mission. In leaving Lento Mr. and Mn. Nel Mrs. M. Johnson, of Canby, Ore., is son have tbe beet wishes, love and visiting her sister, Mrs. Etta Hill, ol esteem of a united church and not only Nsshville station. Mrs. Johnson has so, they have tbe highest regard and bought a place at Firland and will soon respect of the «ntire community rijSrfl move into her new home. fees of chercb affiliation, owing to their Rev. W. H. Amos and family and braed-minded attitude toward questions Francis Jones left Saturday morning for which make for community betterment. a short vacation tnp to Warrendale, re turning the first of the week. Rev. Amos will occupy his pulpit on Sunday next after a much needed rest. MARRIED AT LENTS Mr. and Mrs. J. Beach.of Salem, (for merly Miss Ernestine Roberts) were guests at tbe homeof A. J. Hollicgworth Two weddings of local interest oc on Tuesday last. curred during the past week, both oc- Mr. and Mrs. A. C. McIntyre, ot Ar onrring in the same family. Tbe first leta, entertained at a small recital party occurred on Saturdsy morning last at at the auditorium last Tuesday week. St. Peters Church, at which time and Among the guests were Misses Mary place Mary Ciselinski became tbe bride Kawthorne and Wilda Henika. of John Frierin ger. On Wednesday Mrs. Alice M. Crofta of 7106-57tb morning at 8:00 o'clock, at tbe same avenue has had as hgr guests Mr. and place, Chester Cteelinaki, tbe popular Mrs. Frank Trew of Avaea, Iowa, who Lznte barber, and Mies Rosa Rohr- arrived last Thursday from Coquille, hacher were united in the holy bonds Both weddings were Ore., where they have been visiting of matrimony. their son, F. M. Trew. They left to solemnized by the nuptial high mass of the Roman Catholic Church, Rev. P. their home Thursday. Many friends Art. Davis, who has been batter Bentgen offictatjng. maker for Thomson’s Creamery for the unjte in wishing these young people past four years, has returned to bis old happiness in abundance throughout Chester ie prepar position ss assistant to bis brother, their life journey. ing to furnish “ smoke ” for tho town E. E. Davis, the Laurelwood grocer. «poa. his retars from bis .wedding journey, the time for return and place of which have not been divulged. Sunday School Institute. ( At the meeting of tbe Executive Com mittee W the District organisation ot the Meltaoman County Sunder School Association, for the Mt. Hoott Distriat, bold early in the weak it was decided to bold the next District Institute on Ootobor 14. Watch out fos ,kbo pro gram an<l other particular« which .<i 11 be published ia these oo I uvm later. Uftresn. lor. tb* djatgtet ,<maai««ti0B will bo elected at thia inetituto. Lmts P. t. A. To tat. - The Lents Parent Teecbor Association will meet Friday, September 21st, In tbe Lento school assembly hall at 2:45 p. m. ..Mr. MarshallN. Dao*, feature writer of the Journal will speak. , . < Plans for the year will be discussed All .tttereeted ore cordially invited Io attend.