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About Mt. Scott herald. (Lents, Multnomah Co., Or.) 1914-1923 | View Entire Issue (Dec. 27, 1917)
HÎL áhmtt limitò Lents, Multnomah County, Oregon, December 27. 1917 Subscription, $1.00 a Year DESTRUCTIVE FIRE ON DARRIN ST Dwelling oi Mrs. A. R. Lockhart Al most Fotally Deslroyed--No Insurance Carried. A fire on Friday evening, lb<c. 21, al* moat totally destroyed the one-story frame dwelling of Mrs. A R. Uaskhart, 9715 Darrin Ht. Mrs. Dx khart, who is a whlow. had built a large fire in the healer of lier living-room and had gone to a neighbor's to telephone. During her brief alwnce the stove ls><-ain<< over heated and ignited some txsiks on the piano nearoy. When Mrs. Lockhart re turned the house was in tlames. An alarm was turned in nt 7:51, and was responded to by the Kern Park Fire l»e- partment. Prompt work on the part of the department saved the rear part of the house, and most of the furniture. Mrs. lawk hart is a music teacher, and her valuable piano was ruined, The lose is not covered by insurance. CHRISTMAS CELLBRMION AF SCHOOL »SIRICI NO. 45 Excellent Program Given by Children Tlx* following program was given in a very creditable manner by the pupils of Sch«M>l District 45 >>n Dec. 21. Hanta Claus Kong, 35 children The Ruggh'H* Christmas, Mr. Ager’s room; Cradle Hymn, Girl« of .Mias Arr.dt’a room; play, Christmas Eve, Miss McNeil's ris.ui; Cradle Kong, Eva French, «oloist. Primary Pupil's Chorus; Patriotic Drill, Mi«« Davin’ Room; Star Spangled Banner, Aasembly; (a. Tinker Hong, boys; (b) Industrial Club Hong, boys; Evergreen Scarf Drill, 7th and 8tb Grade Girls. A guest at the exercise« was County Superintendent Alderson, who con gratulated Dietrist 45 on the man/prizes it had won. The school won a prize at tlx* field meet at Gresham, and first prize for School B<x>tli at Grrsham Fair. One of tlx* girls, Juliet Fields, wax rent to the State Fair at Salem as a reward for dub-work, and another student, Verna Stark, was prize-winner in the County Spelling Contest. Another s|M*aker was Miss Alice Joy«-« of Port land, who spoke on tlx* Boy's atxl Girl’s Industrial Club Work. Stork Leaves Baby Girl at 90th St YOUNG AERONAU IS IN TEXAS WRIIE 10 IIIEIR PARENTS A baby daughter caux* to the home of Mr. and Mrs. II. A. While, titrjj t»nh street at 10:15 on Friday evening, Dre. 22. The little girl Weighed ten pounds, and t«>th six* atxl her mother an* )>n>gn*>wing nicely under tlx* skillful can* of Dr. McKloy. she ha* been name«! Helen Alice. It vu thought for a few days that a new demurrain* agent would lx* ner«le«l by tlx* Southern Pacific, lor Mr. Whits* was too far in the cloud« to t>r of much uw to the company. However, be has j eome to earth, and although he is still . iui proud ax eau 1«, be ia once more i "on the job.” Members of Aviation Corps Used Well GUSTAV ADOLPH SEEFEE PASSES Well-Khown Tinsmith of Gray’s Crossing Is Taken. Gustav Adolph Btefle, born in Berlin, Germany, Aug. 18, 1858, died in Port land Dec. 22, 1917, after a useful and eventiul life. When a lad of eleven be made his first visit to America, coming over as cabin boy on an oil steamer. Later lie settled in this country, becom ing an American citizen during Cleve land's first term. At the outbreak of the Boer War be enliated on the side of the Boers. Captured by the British, he liecame a subject of England, but after ward he again took out American citizen ship pa|>ers. For twenty-six years Mr. Bteffe follow ed the high seat, being in turn a mem- t>er of the German Navy, the British Navy, and finally the American Navy. He visited practically every important port in the world. As a child he served his apprentice ship in the sheet metal workers’ trade, and in 1906 he opened a tinner's shop in Portland. In 199 he moved to the present location at Gray's Crossing, continuing in business until the time of his death, .Mrs Hu-ffe will conduct the shop at the ol<i stand. Mr Steffe was one of the energetic business men of the com tZ —always ready to lioost its enter» by word ami work, lie organic the | tirays Crossing Volunteer Fire rt- merit, and was a partv to every ve- merit for the uplift of the localit; He will Is* missed by the |>oor and un m- ate, with whom lie would he willing to share his last dollar. He was a patriotic American to the end, offering his ser vices to the government at the outbreak of trouble on the Mexican border, but was too old to be accepted. M r. Steffe’s death is a misfortune to the entire com munity. ami his many friends join in sympathizing with his widow. Camp Kelly, San Antonio, Texas. I>ear Horne Folks:—We arrived O. K. after a splendid trip of stx days and six nights. On the way we pas-e<l through some good towns: Cheyenne. Wyoming; Denver, Colorado; Wichita, Kansas; El Reno, Oklahoma; and Fort Worth and Dallas. Texas. This is a very large camp, There are aliout (deleted) men in it, and a I out (deleted ) aeroplanes. They buzz over our heads like birds all day long, To THRIFT CAMPAIGN FOR CONVFKfl D COML WAN PASSI SON. look at tills camp and then think that OREGON RURAL SCHOOLS there are many others with just as many Capt. Charles 11. Stanley, well-known men, or even more—well, Germany will Schools To Compete For $50 Prize. to many Oregon people ax the converted never have a chance against America. At some of the stations on our way comedian, who with his self-composed County schools of the state are going songs took part in the dry fight here in down, the Red Cross met tis ami gave us a good rend-off, sometimes giving us to take part in a Thrift Campaign for a 1911, died suddenly in Washington, D. C. from a|M>piexy. It is said uf him that lunches. At Hmsl River the people prize of $50, donated by the State gave us twelve boxes of apples, and at Banker’s Association, and details of the he was twenty years on the stage for The Dalles they gave us our breakfast at contest will be considered by the Oregon vanity, and twenty years on the tiring the hotel. Stat«* Teachers’ Association convention line for ihmnanity. His home was in Our food is good, and tomorrow we in Portland, Dec. 26-29. California, but he was in Washington Points in the contest will I m * awarded completing arrangements (or his winter will get our winter underwear, which is campaign. Ilia last song “At Tlx* End wisilen. We sh*ep in tents, eight men on a score-card as follows, tlx* ratio of Besides ourselves, Fred activities to the number of pupils in of the Trail” has n western tinge to it to a lent. Miller and Walt Wetzler, who are also each county, to be determined and the that seems particularly appropriate. We .'«produce the last stanza as follows: from Fleishnrr Mayer A Company, and awards mad«* on this basis: 1. How many pupils in the schools of “If we walk in the light to the end of four fellows from Baker, Oregon, are in our tent. There is a stove in each your county have saved and deposited in the trail, i a bank, an average of ten cents a week Tlx»' the storm clouds of sin may Htir- and we sleep on cots with four woolen blankets. «luring the schtxil year? round us, We just saw Bob Williams HI1'1 2. How many pupils have devoted an With His peaco in our soul and our fa«t* another fellow we know. ! average of three hours a week to home to the goal, A lieutenant told us last night that we industry, including f«xxi production or The enemies' darts cannot find u«, were in the highest branch of the ser preparation, such as gardening, poultry Then wl:y should we fear when the en<l vice. ami would have the most privileges raising, pig raising, fruit packing, cook draweth near, And why should the journey seem dis- of any. He said we would lie treated as ing, canning, ‘sewing, or carpentry? white men, and would be supposed to 3. How many pupils have prepared, ■nal an<l drear during the school year, written work on Every deed we have done, every victory act like them. We are aliout a hundred miles from Thrift and submitted sam** to their won, teachers, county superintendent, or to We shall meet at the end of the trail.” the Gulf of Mexico. Your loving sons, some newspaper for publication? Clifford and Clatin Fish. 4. How many persons have partic SLRPRISL ON GRANDMA TORSYIH. ipated in Thrift programs, including readings, recitations, debates or ad dresses, conducted by the school of your When “Grandma” Forsyth of 6107, county during the school year? 90th St. came home from church on Sunday, Dec. 16, she found her house F Wh y must we be so*cnreful¡about sav ing su sti gii gar r'. .j (Becau-v ’l |I ___ . silgarais _ a¡neceasary hail learn invaded by fifteen of her friends, mg noQjust something that we :I who were busily engaged in preparing a food, and) bountiful dinner. The unexpected like to eat because of the taste, Sugar guests had eome from a distance—some is the|food that helps the b«xly to stay from Greslmm and some from Vancouv warm, and it also provides it with er. After dinner an automobile ride energy. That is why soldiers, exposed Hero of Navy Burled With All was enjoyed, and the merry party did in the trenches and working nnder great Military Honors. not leave for home untd late in the strain, should h ive sugar—more sugar, evening. i even, than they needed at horn«*. Ami the people of the allied countries, work The funeral of Bruce R om , nephew of ing harder than they ever did b -fore, to John H. Donaldson, familiarly known keep up (with their country's needs, as John D. was held Saturday from should also have much more sugar than Finlev’e Undertaking Parlore, with in tlx'? are getting. terment at Mt. Scott Park Cemetery. As mentioned in last week’s paper, Mr. Ross met hie death while in the service Grange 348 Meets For Annual OLD FASHIONED MOLASSES CANDY of the government on a navy tug in an Atlantic port, conseq"-ntly he t lection of Oil leers. 2 cunfuls (1 pint) niolnws, 1 table- h:«d full military honors at hie funeral, S|KMinful vinegar, 2 tablespoonful« (1 with a Oring squad and pall-bearers 3-18 Pleasant Valley Grange Number met the 22nd Inst, in their hall and the ounce) butter substitute. S level tea- from Vancouver Barracks. Mr. Rose’s mother, Mrs. J. A. Jensen, officers were elected for the year as foi- s)KM>nfuls baking powder, 1 teaspoonful vanilla or ginger extract. « Put molasses, a sister of Mr. Donaldson, is well known lows: Master, H. Burke; Overseer, Mr. vinegar anil butter into a sauce-pan. in Lente, having lived here for eome Geisy; Lecturer, Mrs. Moore; Steward, Boil until the mixture is brittle when time. She now makes her home at Mr. Campbell; Aset. Steward, Mr. dropped into col«l water, stirring all the Florence, in Southern Oregon, but is Poperton; Chaplain, Mrs. Johnson; time. Stir in baking powder and ex visiting Mr. Donaldson for a few days Treasurer, Mies Roman; Secretary, tract an«l pour into a buttered tin. at the present time. When nearly cold pull until glassy, Cut Mrs. Leman. Porter on the Southern Pacific resign The dinuer served at the meeting was into small pieces and lay on a buttered a Hoove-IrM tv»», but was good, taste plate or wrap in waxed paper. Suffi ed the other day explaining that he “sought redemption but he got grafted.” cient for one pound of candy. ful, and bountiful. MILITARY FINIRAI Al Ml. scon PLEASANT VALLEY GRANGE ELEGIS FRIENDS SUNDAY SCHOOL GIVES WHITE CHRIS EMAS Most Successful Program Ever Given Before a crowded house <?*' so.ae twenty or thirty people standing all through the program, the Friends’ Sun day School held their annual Christmas celebration, the program being entitled "The White Gifts for the King.” This program was different from any that has ever been given at the local churches, and was entirely a giving Christmas instead of a receiving one There was no Christmas tree, no candy for the kiddies, no Santa Claus, yet the Interest was intense from 6:80, when Uie organ started, till about 11:30 or later, when the last one finally went home, an«l not a word was heard during all the evening with reference to the abeence of theee customary adjuncts. Every class in the Sunday School was given at least one place on the program where they filed u;on the platform and presented the gift or gifts of their par ticular class, stating the object for which it was given. The platform was draped in white, even the altar rail and choir loft curtains beiDg covered with white, with here and there just a touch oi green, while in the center of the platform appeared a white cross. The church was darkened except for the light over the platform. For twenty minutes or more the organist played a selection of favorite sacred music, and the program pro;>er opepe«l with con- giegational singing of "All Hail the i’Jwer of Jesus’ Name.’’ The choir fairly outdid themselves in the rendition of three beautiful anthems at various places on the pro gram, and much creditis due particular ly to their leader, Kenneth Tamplin, fcr his excellent work in preparing them for their part. The solo singing of Miss Theodora Dunbar, Mrs. Bertha Barker, and Profeseor Merritt Welle, both in connection with the antbeme and separately, were much appreciated, and would have done credit to a larger church. (Continued on page 3) NEWLYWEDS FOND OF REV. JASPER Two Young Couples Come to Visit, and Two Singles Come to Unite. As we go to press tonight we learned of the wedding of Ruby Wood worth and Earl Ryder at the home of Rev. F. M. Jasper, Pastor of the M. E. Church, which occurred this afternoon. Miss Wood worth is the daughter of George and Nellie Woodworth until recently of S5th street, but now residing on 3rd street Portland. Mr. Ryder is a soldier stationed at Monte Rey, Calif., whence he came to claim his bride. The Jaspers seem to be living in <• hymenal atmosphere, for only yester day two newly married couples des cended upon them—one of them quite unexpectedly. They were Paul Dupertuis, brother of Mrs. Jasper, and hie bride, irorn Wyoming, and Edward Jasper, brother of F. M. Jasper, and hie bride, from La Grande. The former made only a flying visit but the lattet couple will remain over Sunday, A coincidence is that Paul Dupertuis and Edward Jasper are old friends, yet neither knew of the others» visit till they met. THE GRESHAM OUTLOOK. The first Christmas exchange to reach our deek was the Gresham Outlook. The publishers deserve great credit for their attractive paper, which is full of interest from cover to cover. The patriotic feature is particularly com mendable, and the pictures and letters of soldier boys are very interesting. Such an issue reflects credit on Gresham, and should receive loyal support. HELP WANTED In Poland most of the children nnder four years of age are either dead or dy ing from starvation. The old and the very young are always the first to suc cumb when a country is starving. Through the American Red Cross it is planned to send aid to these starving Poles as soon ns adequate guarantees are given that the money will not cause food or funds to be released for the tame- fit of the German army now occupying Poland. Try to.#icture tiie starvation of Po land, of Servia, or Belgium, of other neutrals and it will not be hard for you to make up your mind to conserve every bit of food possible. NEWSY ITEMS FROM DOWN THE LINE Vol. 15. No. 52 RED CROSS DRIVE TO CONTINUE Chronicle of Weekly Events In Arleta Portland Still Far Behind—Musi and Kern Park Varied and Full Reach Her Full Quota Before of Interesting Doings Close of Campaign. Miss Myrtle Campbell of the U. of O. is spending the holidays at her home, 68tEi and Millard avenue. Mrs. Hill of 2nd and Hassalo streets visited last Wednewlay with her daughter-in-law, Mrs. Etta Hill of 7105 57th avenue. Mrs. Harriet Pelton, Mr. and Mrs. Leander Pelton, and Mr. and Mrs. Les ter Pelton were Christmas eve dinner guests of Prof, and Mrs. J. Archie Hol- lingwortb. 5140 66th street. Dr. and Mrs. W. O. Boon of Kern Park entertained the following guests at an afternoon Christmas dinner: Mr. and Mrs. Corias Berry and little Miss Undine Berry, and Mr. and Mrs. Horace Askwith and M m *,- Billy Askwith. Roy Johnson has t«en inconvenienced by an attack of the near-measlee. On acc«,unt of his indisposition, the family Christmas party, consisting of Mr. and Mrs. Claude Walker and sens, and Mrs. Etta Hill and her son, was canceled. Mr. and Mrs. N. Frose, who live on an acreage out of Lents, spent Christmas day with their daughter, Mrs. Will Mahan and family. Little Mis«, Fem and Master Norman Mahan accompan ied their grandparents borne for a holi day visit. Miss Gertrude McIntyre, who is stay- ing with her grandmother, Mrs. Sarah L. Cauthom, 4816 64th street, left last Saturday tor a holiday visit with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Archibald Mc Intyre, formerly of Arleta, now living on a ranch near Pendleton. Mrs. Lillie Perry, 4920 66th street spent Chrloti-i? Day with her daughter at St. Johns. Mrs. Perry recently re ceived greetings from her son, Roy, who is at Goat Island with the navy. Mr. Perry is remembered as the assistant druggist at the Phoenix Pharmacy at Kern Park. Mr. and Mrs. T. J. Flint of North Yakima called on the latter’s cousin, Mrs. Sarah L. Cauthom of Arleta Fri day of last week. Mr. Flint is a big fruit grower of the Yakima country. He and his wife were passing through Portland enroute for California, where they expect to spend the winter. Mr. and Mrs. George W. Murry, 7103 55th avenue, were entertained at the home of Mr. and Mrs. H. O. Case in the Woodmere Addition recently. Other guests were Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Gregg, Robert Case of Ft. Canby, Miss Victoria Case of the University of Oregon, and Miss Campbell of Rose City Park. Mrs. Sarah L. Cauthorn and Mise Mary Cauthom of 4816 64th street were entertaine«! Christmas day at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Jas. Davidson as guests of the Misses Abigil and Ida Wright. In the evening the party was joined by C. Beach and family, who are old friends of Mrs. Cauthom, as also are the Misses Wright. Among those entertained by Mrs. W. J. Hollingworth at Nashville Station during Christmas Day and evening were Mesdames Robinson. Mahan, Frogs, Rivers, and Pelton, and Messrs. Klock, Mahan, Fross, atxl Robinson. Besides these anil the families of Prof. J. Archie and A. J. Hollingworth, was the family of G. L. Hollingworth of St. Helens. Mrs. C. J. Hollingworth of Seattle ar rive«! at the home of A. J. Hollingworth late Christmas night. Results of the Christmas Member ship Drive for Red Cross Membership in Oregon as shown Christmas Eve prove that we need a little waking up, for our state fell short of her quota of members. Five of the counties over-sntiecribed, and one county secured its full quota, the other counties ranging as low as two per cent. Multnomah County fur nished 62079 of its alloted 100,000. Following is a list of counties and their percentage of membership: Umatilla, 122; Sherman, 120; Morrow, 106; Harney, 103; Douglas, 101; Deschutes, 100; Lane. 94; Klamath, 91; Ciateop, 91; Union, 90; Coos, 88; Baker, 86; Grant, 85; Lake. 84; Malheur. 82; Wallowa. 81; Yamhill, 81; Curry, 80; Benton, 75; Gilliam, 75; Crook, 70; Grant. 65; Multnomah, 62; Clackamas. 62; Wasco, 60; Hood River, 58; Wheeler, 55; Jackson, 54; Polk, 51; Josephine, 51; Lincoln, 50; Linn, 46; Washington, 37; Tillamook, 32; Marion. 28; Jefferson, 25; Columbia, 2. The total in Portland was 60,073, and the total outside was 112,868. As we go to press today we learn that the campaign is to be continue«] until the full quota of 240,00 is secured, for Oregon cannot afford to fall down on anything patriotic. Between Christmas Eve and the evening of the 26th a great change was noted, eleven counties pass ing their full percentage of membership instead of only five; Umatilla County still leads, with Douglas, Sherman, Crook, Malheur, Harney, Morrow, Union, Multnomah outside of Portland, Douglas, and Wallowa all following closely. The total up to last night was 185,249, with 121,486 oat of Portland and 63,763 in Portland. The state at large has been alloted 140,900 members and Portland has been alloted 100,000. It is the intention of the campaign managers to raise this quota whatever happens. How about Mt. Scott? Y. W. C. A. DRIVE TO TAKE PIACE IN A FEW WEEKS Hostess Houses to Be Constructed With Liberty Bonds and Y. M.C. A., with Red Croes membership and Thrift Stamps, the patriotic American has been given an outlet for his zeal and generos ity ever since the opening of the war. The dimes and dollars he has given have already been used to the great benefit of the cause, but the end is not yet. As long as our boys are preparing to make the great sacrifice for democracy, we at home must be ready to do our bit m the way of giving them comfort and recrea tion. A new-drive to secure funds for this purpose is soon to be inaugurated, and is worthy of the hearty support of all. The national government has asked the Young Women’s Christian Associa tion to undertake a war work in behalf of women relatives and friends of our soldiers through the construction of the Hostess Houses at cantonments and at the front, to provide moral and physical guidance for the millions of girls whose lives have been diverted into new channels by the war and to supply hous ing, rest and recreation tor the nurses and other heroic women in the base hospitals at the front. It will be necessary to raise $4.000,000 KENTUCKY 10 BE FIRS1 for this purpose, of which $144,000 is to TO PASS ON DRY ACT be obtained in the Northwest. Of this fund, there will be used for Hostess Sentiment Appears to Presage Passage I Houses the sum of $1,150,000, for the emergency housing of employed girls, Louisville, Kv., Dec. 17—“Old Kain- $500,000, and for the Association’s work tuck - appears to’be the first state that ‘he J™™" ? *!licd naUon’’ $1,000.000. The rest of the money will will have the bone-dry amendment up for consideration, as the Kentucky j be devoted to its other phases of patriotic- legislature meets in January. In spite constructive work. of Kentucky's reputation, it is predict-] The Y. W. C. A. is an international, e«i that the Blue Grass State will climb organization with a world membership of 800,000. It is in close touch, through aboard the water wagon. its workers everywhere, with women throughout the world, and ia backed by LENTS RED CROSS AUXILIARY MEETS fifty years of experience. ____ The work of the Hostess Houses ia Attention! For the benefit of those enthusiastically endorse«i by all military who do not know of the existence of a ] authority. Major General Greene, com Red Crosa Auxiliary at Leuts, an invita manding at Camp Lewis, said, "The tion is extended to come and see, that Hostess House,erected by the Y. W. C. A. they may believe. Enter the north at American 1-ake, is one of the finest door of the school house at any time on things we have at Camp Lewis. The Friday, Jan. 4 from 10 a m. till evening, very atmosphere of your house is refin go to Room 15 on the second floor, and ing and elevating and all the agencies get to work I Luncheon may be obtain for comtort and conveniences of the ed at the School Cafeteria, and a full men and t’leir visiting relatives and day’s work accomplished. . friends seem complete and efficient.’*