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About Mt. Scott herald. (Lents, Multnomah Co., Or.) 1914-1923 | View Entire Issue (July 3, 1919)
9 Subscription, $1.50 a Year LENTS STATION, PORTLAND, OREGON, THURSDAY, JULY 3, 1919 PLANS NOW COMPLETE FOR CELEBRATION OF GLORIOUS FOURTH DY COMMUNITY THAT IS SPORT ON A HOT DAY VOL. XVn. No. 27 92ND STREET SIDEWALK AOTHORIZED BY COUNCIL The order authorizing the laying of sidewalks on both sides of Ninety-second street, from the south line of Fifty-first avenue to the north line of Sixty-eighth ave nue, was passed by the city council at the regular meet ing Wednesday morning. At Commissioner* Barbur’s office it was stated that as the petition for the improve ment dill not come in until late in May it would probably be a matter of four or five months before work of con structing the walks begins. The “Glorious Fourth’’ will l>e celebrated in this dis trict in the good, old-fashioned way, with the exception that the small boy will not lie permitted to shoot fire crackers as of yore. Perhaps this will be a serious mat ter to the Ixiys, but in the light of the experience of years, the parents will not object. However, for the Ixiys and girls as well, the committee has provided enough events to go around, and they ho|>e that when night COMMUNITY CLUB comes that all can say they have had a “safe and sane ORGANIZED FRIDAY Fourth. ATWOOD M E R E The program committee, under the chairmanship of agl Last Friday evening the residents Work that I» really play on u hot day soinetliiu-s fnllH to the lol of John 1). Leach, of the Phoenix Pharmacy, has arranged ■pprvntlcM being trslned by the Unit. <11 Kistes shipping Ixuird for service In of Woodmere met in a tentative lor a well-balanced program of ^thletic sports, games, lb- merchant murine. , Thia picture »bow» a detail of apprentices testing a meeting at the school bouse with the Rudolph Hummel died at his late home, 6410 Ninety-third street, Sun contests and exhibitions, and topped it all out by secur pillent life raft to determine Its capacity. object of determining the feeling of day afternoon, June 27, 1919. Mr. the district alxiut a community j Hummel was born in the village of ing a band to give an hour’s concert during the evening. club. The result was the election Dorf, in Switzerland, December 25, This special announcement comes to the people of the if H. T. Blakeslee as chairman and 1837. His mother died when he was George P. Douglass' as secretary. a very small boy, and his father community with a good deal of satisfaction, as no other The ultimate purpose of the organi brought the family to the United park in the city will have a band concept on this date, zation is to further community inter States in 1850, locating at Cleveland, unless by private arrangement. The city park depart ests, including the making of good Ohio, where the father died in 1852. loads ami the acquiring of park Mr. Hummel stayed with his step ment does not contemplate holding any concerts this facilities. one year, then began life for year in the parks, and it is only through the generosity Bids for the improvement of Sev- also by planking that {iortion of the The sentiment of the Woodmere mother himself. He went to Waukesha, and public spirit of the members of the band that we are ••nty-seventh street 8. E. from the street occupied by the tracks of the section is in favor of a city park " is., in 1855. He drifted around to extending south from Millard avenue different parts of the state but fin able to get them for this occasion. The Northwest Steel north line of Sixty-fifth avenue to Portland Railway, Light & Power on Seventy-second street on through ally settled at Black River Falls, Co. with planks of sufficient thick- the south line of Fifty-fifth uvenuc. ness to bring the finished street sur the acres of good park woodland. from which place he enlisted in the company’s band has been secured. improvement 1» to be as follows: face flush with the top of the rails, They consider this site as the most Union army September, 1861, in the Following the band concert a number of vocal num The By constructing artificial stone side as the council shall determine. Bids 'ogical place for a park in the Mt. 10th volunteer infantry, company G. bers will be given by well-known artists, including the walks or asphalt sidewalks on a con- must be filed with the city auditor Scott district, both from its central He served in this organization until G. A. R. Quartet, which will give a number of selections. crete foundation not less than three on or before 10 a. m., July 9 and location and from its natural park February, 1863, when he was dis inches in depth, and by paving the the improvement must bo completed advantages. There is plenty of charged for disability, having re Professor Hollingworth, of the Arleta Studio, will lead 'oaduuy of said street with crushed on or before 90 days from the date room in this locality for swimming ceived a rifle wound' in his left arm. wk muradani or gravel macadam of the passage of the time and man l>ool, community house, tennis courts, He participated in the battles of the audience in patriotic and old-time songs. as i shall be hereafter determined, nér ordinance by the council. etc. Furthermore, they contend, if Perryville, Bowling Green, Murfrees- Principal T. E. Speirs, of the Arleta school, who is located in this common center it bu rough, Bridgeport, ” Tennessee, will be more decidedly a community Bear Creek, Stevenson, and other chairman of the athletic program, is being ably assisted possession—one voted for, paid for minor engagements while in this in the selection of the events by Miss Nellie Fawcett, ami used by the taxpayers. part of the war. In th« fall of 1864 Miss Coffey, and Messrs. Borelli and Brooks. The base Mr. Blakeslee is very .anxious that he re-enlisted in company G, 5th all phases of the park question be Wisconsin volunteer infantry, and ball game, to be called at 3 p. in. on the Arleta grounds, carefully considered. At the i meet- served until the close of the war. will lx* between two fast teams—the Central Door & During this enlistment he was in ing at the Woodmere school 1 house Lumlier company, and the Kirkpatricks. This event . S. C. Pier was sworn in as city that was due him for the efforts he there were representatives from the battles of Hatchers Run, Peters burg, Sailors Creek and others that 'Kern Park. Arleta and Lents. -ommisaioner Wednesday of this made in their behalf. alone should draw a large crowd. It is Mr. Blakeslee’s idea that each took place around Petersburg. His .leek and has been assigned to the The doctor thanked them ami said Ribbon prizes are to be given for first, second and lepaitinent of finance. Under this community should have its own club arm never fully recovered from the and that these clubs should then wound and was always weak. lepartment will be the city treas- third places in all events. Boys and girls of all ages will In '1863 he was married to Louisa federate so that from Anabel to ircr's office, the license bureau, the have chances to win these ribbons. Ix*nts and from South Mt. Tabor to .Schermerhorn. After the war he re bui.'uu of parks, municipal stores Brentwood and Woodmere there will turner! to his home and finally set- The parade of autos, trucks, delivery cars and bi mil the bureau of the city hall. be organizations for general com led down to farming in Clark Commissioner Pier’s induction into cycles which is scheduled to leave Seventy-second street iffice Wednesday morning was cele munity effort. ■ounty. Five children blessed that home, but only two survive him— and Millard avenue at 11:30 a. in., is under the direction brated with much enthusiasm by his Warren I. and Oscar A.; also one friends and admirers. The Firemen’s HENRY STALEY DIED of P. A. Kennedy. Every owner of any kind or style of band adopted daughter, Mrs. I-aura Holte, took part in the ceremony ami SUDDENLY AT THE of this city. The mother and wife a machine is-earnestlv urged to have it at the appointed he council chamber was decorated in 1912. place to help take care of the boys and girls, old soldiers, or the occasion. Mayor Baker made HOME OF DAUGHTER died Mr. Hummel came to Portland in a few remarks, expressing apprecia and others for whom transportation is planned. Cars tion at securing as a member of the 1905 and located in Lents in 1907. Henry Staley, of Scotts Mills, Ore., In 1914 he was married to Mrs. should I m * decorated with flags and bunting or flowers. council a man of Mr. Pier’s qualifi died very suddenly at the home <rf Wilson, who survives him. Mr. Pier responded with a Mrs. Merry, chairman of the refreshment committee, cations. his daughter, Mrs. E. A. Bartick, of Politically he was a republican, short address. Bellrose station, near Portland, June and was always an enthusiastic G. .wants every returned soldier or sailor to report to her Mr. Pier, in assuming the duties 28, 1919. He was bom near Pitts A. R. man. He united with the personally, as she and her committee desire to make the >f the finance department, carries burg, Pa., May 1, 1845. He was Methodist church in early life but with him years of experience in man married to Miss Mary Catherine Best after coming to Lents he united with “boys” especially welcome on this day. Every family aging financial affairs. He was October 8, 1873. Eight children the Baptist church. should bring a big basket full of “eats” and place it at manager of one of the largest cor were born to this union, his widow Funeral services were held at the relations on the coast for many the disposal of the committee, as it is planned to set the years—the Marshall Wells Hardware and five children surviving him: Baptist church Tuesday afternoon, Harry D. Staley, of Oakland, Cal.; June 22, under the auspices of the tables “old style,” putting everything on and letting the company—and at the last election Mrs. E. A. Barrick, of Bellrose sta (». A. R., Rev. Smith officiating. In held in June, he, as president of the folks help themselves. tion; Chas. O. Staley, of Portland; terment took place at Multnomah Roosevelt Highway association, man J. Vincent Staley, of Scotts Mills, cemetery. Free coffee and lemonade will be furnished by the > aged to present the issues before and Mrs. F. W. Richard, of Oakland. the people in such a favorable man Perkins. Retiring City committee. Cal. ner that the measure was carried by Lieutenant Fred Peterson Commissioner Mr. Staley came to Oregon with At a meeting of the District Improvement club at the a handsome majority. Reached Home Tuesday his family in the fall of 1889, where M r. Pier will no doubt make many he hoped the efforts he made in the Mildred Avenue Presbyterian church Tuesday evening improvements Lieutenant Fred Peterson arrived in the pa-lts, especially betterment of the service were not he settled near Salem. He has made the consensus of opinion was that from 2500 to 5000 peo in outlying districts, as he considers in vain, and t'u < had laid the Oregon his home ever since, with home Tuesday evening after being exception of a short time spent absent from the United States about ple would be in attendance at this celebration and prepa that a hobby of his and as he says, foundation for future development the "he delights in having everything which his suc< sor was soon to in California and Florida. His home a year and a half, and that home rations are being made to handle that number. at the time of his death was at looks good to him doesn’t half ex look beautiful to the eye.’’ He has carry to a sure. ; ful conclusion. CIVIL WAR VETERAN PASSED ON SUNDAY BIDS ASKED FOR IMPROVEMENT OF SEVENTY-SEVENTH STREET made a study of roadways and parks for years and now that he has an opportunity to carry out his ideas the public may expect to see their playgrounds in better shape than over. Mr. Pier has the best inter- ests of the city at heart and no doubt will formulate a program of lives near.the homo place on l.cnox economy, efficiency anil general pro avenue. He is also survived by his gressiveness. widow. Dr. T. I.. Perkins. whose term of In 1892 the family moved to Al bnny, where they made their home office as city commissioner expired for 17 years. From ’here they came on the first of the month, was the to their present le. where he incipient of a letter of appreciation passed the remaining ten years of and gratitude from the employes in his department last Saturday. his life. The letter was signed by every em Funeral services were held at Ken ploye in all the different bureaus worthy’s undertaking parlors Sun under his charge. Mr. Adams, the day, June Rev. Givens, of Port city treasurer, made the presentation land, officiating. The body was sent address and congratulated the doc to Albany •Monday for interment, tor in the manner in which he con Rev. W. P. White, of that place, of ducted his department, and wished ficiating at the service at the grave. to show him the reaped and esteem JOHN LENOX, WELL-KNOWN AND RESPECTED CITIZEN, DIED FRIDAY AFTERNOON, JUNE 27 Another loved and respected neigh bor, John Lenox, of the Bellrose- (iillxrt community, passed away at 4:30 o'clock Friday afternoon, June 27 at the age of 67 years 10 months and seven days. Mr. Lenox was born in Galston, Ayrshire, Scotland, August 3, 1852. At the age of five he moved with his parents to New Connoch, and at the age of 19 he left Scotland for Canada. Mr. Lenox was married to Miss Mary Colbert June 8, 1882. Two children, a son and daughter, were born to this union. The son died in Albany at the ago of 16. The daughter, Mrs. Blanch lllatchford, Dr. Perkins has made an able and efficient executive and while his term in office was limited, he con tinually labored for the best inter ests of the city. He has made many innovations toward improving and for the betterment of the service in various bureaus, especially in the treasurer’s office, the license bureau and the municipal stores. These bu reaus are now at the present time giving the public excellent service and in every respect meeting the wants of the public. Business is expedited in a more efficient man ner and in times when things have been rushing there has been no trouble in doing the work rapidly. While the doctor made hiin»,’Tf very popular around the city hall, he has also made many close friends and it is the intention that they w’ill urge him to be a candidate again at the next general election for city commissioner. Scotts Mills, where he has lived for the past ten years, Mr. Staley served in the civil war with company G, 25 th regiment Pennsylvania volunteers, heavy ar tillery. He was affiliated with the Methodist church. Besides his fam ily he leaves a wide circle of friends to mourn his sudden death. press it. Lieutenant Peterson served with the old 3rd Oregon on the Mex ican border. He re-enlisted March 26, 1917, as a private, leaving New York for overseas December 12, 1917. He worked his way up through the various non-commissioned grades through application to his work and ability, and was commissioned a sec ond lieutenant and has been sta tioned for several months at hospital 82, I-a Havre, France. He will again become associated with his father and brother in the Lents Pharmacy. Mrs. G. J. Cole, 5650 Eighty-fifth street. Mrs. D. L. Hiatt, 5734 Eighty fourth street, and Mrs. T. M. Hun saker, 6904 Sixty-second avenue, ac companied Mrs. Fleck to Twin Rocks Henry J. Becker and Gladys M. Beach Monday, where they will spend a couple of weeks at Mrs. Fleck's Franklin were quietly married at cottage. the bride’s home, 7007 Fifty-fifth avenue, Wednesday afternoon, June Mildred Wakefield entertained on 25, at 2 o’clock, Rev. Lucian B. last Thursday evening in honor of Jones officiating. The rooms were her cousin, Beulah Kimmery, who is profusely decorated with flowers and A dainty lunch was visiting here. Refreshments were greenery. served and a most enjoyable evening served. Only immediate relatives was spent by those present. and a few friends were present.