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Newspaper Page Text1 1 r ST. Johns review IT'S NOW UP TO YOU GET IN THE HABIT 01 mi rtrtitbf hi 71111 PKf r4 r'U hw rttrtl R. B tU at mm art Vtp rtfkl at It TiUtrlt for THIS f'rr. AlllWntwi aMllliiiwili r motto, Cll In anl roll DcYotcd to tba Internts of (be Ptalsmt, tkt MsnuUcturlnj Center of tha Northweil VOL. 6 ST. JOHNS, ORKGON, FRIDAY, JULY 8. ioio. NO. 05 Celebration a Success The fourth day of July, 1010 has passed into history, and so far as St. Johns is concerned it was a most pleasurable and successful one. The city early took on a holiday nttirc. Business houses and pri vate residences were decorated in an appropriate manner with bunt lug and flags, nnd the business thoroughfares presented a rather primitive appearance on account of the rows of fir trees lining the walks for the time being. The American spirit was let loose to its fullest extent, and the noise pro duced by firecrackers was Fome thing fierce. A continual din was kept up from Sunday evening until 1 ucsUay morning. Big firecrackers, little firecrackers and medium sized ones tormented the car by day and by uigut until the Dead nened and the brain grew dizzy. Never in its history was St. Johns subjected to such it prolonged and nerve-racking noise. All were in n merry mood, however, and no serious accidents have been reported, in spite of the many dollars that went up in racket and smoke. l lie celebration of the day in charge of the fire department was a decided success, nnd everything went oil ns smooth as a bald-headed man's pate. While the crowd was not as large as anticipated, owing to attractions elsewhere, yet it was as large as the city could properly take care of and entertain. The streets were lined with people in tent on seeing all there was to sec and having all the fun there was in it. The program as outlined was carried out almost to the letter, and the events were all first-class and interesting. Just how many peo ple were here would be hard to es timate, because they were coming and going on the street cars all day long. There was plenty to amuse and entertain the crowd, from the hour of parade In the morning tin til the witching hours of the fo lowing morning. The finances wei adequate for the occasion, and the department was successful In mak ing both etuis meet, while some of the restaurants were taxed be yond their capacity at times, wit the assistance of temporary sand wicii and light refreshment stands, all had a chance to satisfy the cravings of the "inner man." The ice cream and confectionery stands did n flourishing business and many gallons of the frozen delicacy were consumed. The weather man was particularly gracious toward the celebration, and dished out a per feet day. Cool and refreshing the morning hours, it gradually grew warmer until it reached point where a shady spot was wel come, but the heat was never strong enough to become uubeara ble, and just lor an hour or so was slightly uncomfortable in the sun The order throughout the day was splendid, and few if any fistic en counters took place. Plain drunks were few and far between, and were far less than is generally the cose during Fourth of July celebra tious. The surface of the street on Ivanhoe was nicely cleaned and fixed up for the sporting events, and for a street with a dirt grade and wooden sidewalks, looked rea attractive. The first event of the day of any consequence was the parade at io a. tn. While it was not of great length it was quite choice and select, and was a credit to the city. In the lead was Chas. Bredeson on a spirited "boss," followed by platoon of city police: the Peninsula band of thirty pieces, discoursing fine selections as they marched, was next. Inert followed goddess of liberty float, containing the god dess, Miss Myrtle Dickey, and her maids of honor, Misses Babe Cooper, Georgia Perrine, Laura Gatton and Lola Walker. All were beautifully garbed, and the bevy of pretty girls caused more than one heart to flutter among the oulook ers. The chemical engine was next in line and it was dressed up nicely for the occasion. The hook ami ladder company followed, with the G. A. R. float and corps following at their heels. The G. A. R. made a fine showing, and the old veter ans stepped along as lively as the younger element. The Telegram newsboys were gotten up in resplen dent shape rigged out in uniforms constructed of Telegrams. The M. W. A. float was well gotten up and excited much comment. The W. O. W. float, represented a family that was protected by the husband being a member of that order, and one that was not. This float was one of the best, if not the best, in the line of march, and was the most typical. It brought the fact forcibly to the mind of the husband what insurance money does for the family when the head of the house has passed to the great beyond. The W. O. W. drill team and Women of Wood- craft followed, with a couple of the ladies leading a goat. The animal was proclaimed to be the one all the members had rode at In itiation, and It was very meek and docile as u result. Couch & Co. was on deck with a novel and well planned float, representing many of the staple articles kept in stock by I this enterprising business firm. I The K. of P. had a verv nteaslni? float that attracted lots of attention.' The St. Johns Water Co. had mil interesting and typical lloat, upon which was n lame bath tub filled with water in which a couple of urchins disported. The Kdlefscu Fuel Co. with lame banners and superb samples of black diamonds tlint made one wish thev would throw the same into his basement after the parade. Last, but not least, was a float made to represent the prize fighting ring of Reno, in which two locals stripped for action sailed into each other in regular boxing style. Ben Hoover, repre sented Jeffries and Math Stcichucr took the part of the colored "gen man." UIghtecn hard, strenuous rounds were fought, and the fight was still in progress when dlsband mcut took place. Had more time been allowed the fight would have gone to at least too rounds, audit was anybody's fight all the wav through. After disbaudmcut the literary program of the day took place on the city hall grounds. An immense crowd assembled and the speakers received respectful and appreciative uttention. The first number was music bv tue baud, and right here it might be mentioned that the Peninsula baud is a splendid organization, and the music they furnished through out the day was most excellent and ileaslng, nnd the committee on music certainly made no mistake when it secured their services. Mayor J. F. Hendricks then made a few appropriate and ....! I... f t New Factory District is Plans involving the expenditure oi approximately frj, 000,000 and the development of a tract of 3000 acres of laud on the Peninsula have been prepared by W. R. Phillips, engineer for the Swift interests on the Peninsula, says the Orcgonian The task of reclaiming from the sloughs about 2500 acres and mak ing it into a factory and warehouse district which will handle the greater part of this business for Portland has been undertaken by the rcninsuia industrial Company a subsidiary company of the Swift interests, of which C. C. Colt president, D. O. Lively vice-prcsi dent and general manager and J. C Good, secretary and treasurer, 1 his company owns about 3100 acres between the Oregon slougl nnd cast of the Spokane, Portland & Seattle railroad bridge. Part of this laud is already occupied by the plants of the Union Meat Company and the Portland Union btockyards. This is already reclaimed land. It Is now proposed to reclaim all the remainder of this tract by dredging out the Columbia and Oregon sloughs and using the silt obtained for filling the lowlands to a level between 30 and 30 feet above low water mark. I he south portion of the tract has already been filled. Now the entire district will be made into solid ground above high water level but it will be bisected from north to south by a scries of canals which will have a depth of between 35 and 30 feet for all necessary shipping purposes. This canal will hrfvc two entrances from the Columbia slough, will open into Force Lake, then connect with another smaller lake and again open into the Oregon slouch, which Inter- nircady deep enough for all sea cstiug remarks. He was followed with invocation by Rev. G. W. Nelson. "The Star Spangled Ban tier" by Mrs. Frank Horsmau was pleasingly rendered. The Dcclara tiou of Independence by Geo. W. Caldwell of Portland was delivered in a manner that added great in tcrest to the sacred document. Music by the band followed. John u. Mann of I'ortland then gave the oration of the day, and it was splendidly given. His strong, reso nam voice carried the choice words far, and his remarks were greatly appreciated by all. Music by the baud. An interesting address was given by County Judge T, J. Gee ton, followed by "America," by Mrs. Horsmau. Our own Judge V w. Ifolcomb then made a dr lightful address, and like all the Judge's remarks were full of inter est and unusually entertaining. Benediction by Father F.J. Kctten hofen concluded this portion of the ue new district. going vessels. One point on the Oregon slough, just west of the railroad bridge, will be dredged to afford better harbor facilities. The Columbia slough, now eight feet deep at low water, will be dredged to a depth of 35 feet for all ship ping purposes. Ihe frontage on the west end of the Oregon slough Is occupied bv the Union Meat Company. Hast of that are the stockyards, while cast and south of this a large tract has been reserved for extensions to the stockyards. South of the Union Meat Company plant a tract of 500 xsooo feet has been reserved for railroad terminal grounds. Into these grounds are the lines of the O. R. & N. Company and S. P. & S. railways and from this branch lines will extend all over the tract affording transportation of both water aim ran to every factory or warehouse which is established in Council Proceedings 1 The council met ill regular session Tuesday evening with all members present. 1 he first matter taken up was a petition for the improvement of Mohawk street, from Jersey to the Willamette boulevard, by a 14 foot macadam and cement walk. Cheering Oil News. The following communication concerning the prospects of the hastcrn Oregon Oil and Gas Co. at Vale has been received by K. Wil son of Willamette boulevard, and speaks for Itself: Vale, Ore., June 34, igio. Why Not, Councilmen A resolution directing the engineer Kastcrn Oregon Oil & Gas Co to prepare plans, profile and esti mate for improvement of same was adopted. II. K. Harris, the ice man, asked permission to lay a cement sidewalk from Richmond to Mohawk. It an undisputed fact that if there Is any street, or portion of street in bt. Johns that could stand for wide curb, it is this portion of ivanhoe. It is traveled but little, and cuts off at Mohawk. Portland's handsomest streets arc those with wide curbing nlong the sidewalks. With shade trees, flowers one! lawn grass thereon, it makes tllinc of trrp.ll lirantv Tuct ...I... leading with oil when I was there and I had council is so unalterably opposed to iu iu ium- u a ui u uxu it mrnnt'ii 1 niiricini'M ninmr uiiimtmiira i 4 o 1 1 . n r . " .I, b 1 1 v. St. Tolins. Oregon. Gentlemen: I made a trip to the well today. Hunt went through 150 feet of oil sand and is now iu shale. The last from Mohawk street to the Ice plant ho or 10 feel of Hit wan tlm liof nf as he expected to build a fine resi- anv that hnt .1 .!!!! !.; -... f.. .. I.." . . . .7.. n "ClltC HU1U1IJII1K I llC Iliaill 111 I C S Otltm I r Mir VMlKrr nu mnril . . . - . : 1 . i-i---- tt j " - ...v.. near ttiturc nnd he was desirous of inc. nnd the nond wn tlii mmi . j . t... ... . .. - .... . . -v. securing a accent '.wbik icntl therefrom. Matter was rcfcrrcM street committee for tiou. Some of the property owners along South Ivanhoe street arc quite "put out" because council has refused to grant their petition fora parking alone the sidewalk is At the Stock Yards recommenda- the water rapidly, to separate it so residence district is hard to under- Bids for the improvement of Midway avenue were then read. The first was by the St, Johns Sand and Gravel Co. and read: Cut 3sc, fill to, sidewalk $1.02, crosswalk 40c, box gutters 40c, making the total amount 18794,08. The next bid was by P. J. Peter son, as follows: Cut .tic fill 100. you could see the water. It is too bad that we have made a botch of cementing, as it would look as though we had a 500 or 800 barrel well. However, we will surely en counter another sand that will dou ble discount this one, so Mr. Hunt will set his casing, shut out the wa ter and go down. Chas. Nation, who worked at the Mammoth last day's entertainment. In the afternoon shortly after 3 o'clock the races were on. The first was the hose race, but on ac count of the non-appearance of any The property has been platted into blocks of 500x800 feet, each 4 . one large enough tor almost any tactory. spaces nave been pro vided for additional canals should competing team, the home company occuslon require their establishment, made the run uloue, and the time obtained was sunerb. I he fifty yard dash was won by n. i. crouchiy. W. bteiglish won the first prize and U. is Crouchly the second in the 100 yard dash. Tiie 440 yard dash was won by the same two iu the same order. T. Gohene won the sack race. f he property will be placed on the market 111 the immediate future, or after the contracts for the carrying out of the great development plan have been let. It will be handled as the Portland Manufacturing District. The completion of the great development scheme is esti mated to require between three and five years of continuous work, the Magone and Doyle carried of the dredging taking the greater part of prize offered in the three-legged race. The 50 yard dash for boys under 15 years was won by Homer and Ed Plummer. respectively. rrauk Kilkenny was first and Charlie Cook second in the boys' scramble race. Charlie Cook captured the prize n the potato race. Ada Phillips won first prize and osephine Goldstalk second in the girls' race. The pony race was won P. Poff on his speedy nag, "Topsy." 1 he horse race was captured by bimmons C. Magone captured the running broad jump prize, covering 18 feet 1-3 inches. He also captured the running nigu lump prize at 5 feet and 4 inches; l' Oohene won the standing broad jump at 9 feet 5 1-2 inches. 1 ne tug ot war prize was cap tured by t'ortland, which concluded the sporting events. In the evening a magnificent dis play of fireworks were put off on the river, and was witnessed by hundreds of pleased spectators. Dancing was also in progress at the skating rink, and a few boxing matches iu Bickner hall. Taking it all the way through the celebration was all that could be expected, and the visitors went home tired but happy. The fire department deserve credit for puli ng the celebration off and thus aid ng in bringing St. Johns more ividly to the attention of the out- de world. the time. The powerful dredge which was used for the fill where now staud the plant of the Union Meat Company and the stock yards will be used. The canals will carry 35 feet of water at low water and the water frontage will exceed this depth. The lakes already on the property are deep enough without any fur ther dredging und will require only to be squared out to be made to fit in with the general plan. There are just west of the Spokane, Portland & Seattle tracks about 100 acres additional, owned by the Peninsula Development Company. Tills tract it is pro posed to make into a site for a dock company where will be located elevators and docks for the great sailing vessels. This will be at a point where there is no bridge be tween it and the ocean. The North Bank draw bridge is the only span between the stockyards and the ocean at present. None of this land bas yet beeu sold, although according to D. O. Lively, general manager of the com pany, there has been much inquiry concerning the location of factories on this land. Mr. Lively says that a campaign to bring in the great factories of the company will be un dertaken and that the ideal location, with terminal facilities, both rail and deep water transportation and plenty of area, in connection with the large market afforded in the Pacific Northwest, will be urged as the allurements to induce big cor porations to install branch factories a wan, auti read: cut 34c, nil 10c, sidewalk 98c, crosswalk 45c, box gutters 45c, n totat of $8603.11. As Mr. Swan's bid was the lowest, he was awarded the contract. P. J. Peterson presented the only Id for the improvement of Hdison street, as follows: Cut tic. fill toe. sidewalk 51.00, crosswalk 45c, box gutters 45c, crushed rock $3.35, making a total of $7817.50. It be- ug found that the property ttlonir this street would not stand for the assessment, It was decided to reduce the improvement by climliiatimr the crushed rock, nnd endeavor to se cure waivers 011 property that will not iiicii stand lor the assessment. A resolution for the improve ment of Leonord street, New York Chicago, with 6-fooU cement walks and 16 feet of macadam, was adopted. A resolution for tl'c Improve ment of BaltFuioic street, Jersey to udlsou, in like manner as Leonard, was also adopted. A report from the chief of pol cc from April 1 to July 1, was read, accepted and ordered filled. Upon suggestion of Councilman Hiller a resolution was ordered drawn for the laying of 1 3-foot ce ment sidewalks on Jersey street from Fesseiidcu to Richmond. This is au improvement that will add more to the attractiveness of St. Johns than any that has yet taken place. The paving of this street will begin as soon as the sewer has beeu laid, which will tie about the first of September, unless something unforeseen occurs to knock the plans awry. stand. Thirty-two feet of roadway is a great plenty tor any resident street iu St. Johns for years to come, and when the time comes for n wider roudway it can easily be accomplished. The street com mlttcc gave as their only objection uini tue approaches at Richmond street had not been placed to con form with a 14 foot curb, but the con- opera tirrtfv wens 01 that part. was out to the It. crtv owner u nnu far ,,,nU.r n ...i.n .i.-: ' 1.. .1..: -".1.1.1 .... . .7 ...l ' . v. ntiiiu nicy wcic 111 uic nana aim una alteration. 1 ne ctiuluccr has saw wnat was coming up iu the been directed by the council to pre sand bucket, he said the Indications pare plans, profile and estimates for . . . - 1 . A A . . . I . . were ucitcr man some 01 utc 1000 a 12 font rnrh. instr-mi nf . , . , : .1 H i.n narrei 011 wens that were brought prayed for. While the property ill Kern River. Mammoth 1.4 work-1 owiiern nn mitt i1,.lmna nf 1, , lug now, getting their new cable the street improved this vcar. ns f. - 11 m uo miiii ! f tvui 1.111 Ua Mill sidewalk. $1.04. crosswalks 4sc,box summer for about three niontlis.aud engineer states that to make it KUttcr845c,a total of $9,833. The then went to the Kern River field, form would only be a slight o filial bid was presented bv M. T. to get 011 some of the producing lion, and we understand the t - I Htl t . a icauy. 1 mugs iook more eticour ugiug uiuu nt any tune since we commenced to drill. Respectfully T. W. DAVIDSON. Ophelia Williamson the sidewalks arc badly needed, if they believe there Is anv hooc of securing a wider parking by delay ing the matter, are willing to "wade the mud" for another winter, and will likely remonstrate the improve ment down. Miss Ophelia Willliinson died ot the home of her mother Mrs. II. F. Williamson, at 706 North Hayes street, St. Johns, at 6 p. m Fri day, July 1, 1910, of acute croup ous pneumonia. Short cervices were held nt the Portland under taking parlors of Hemstoek Bros., Great Electric System riie Pacific Power & Light com pany, organized by hastcrn capital ists with a capitalization of $7,500,. 000, pians to develop a irreat elee. tricnl generating and distributing system throughout the Yakima. Saturday evening at 8 o'clock nnd Columbia and Walla Walla valleys, the body was shipped Sunday to Other concerns have been taken Mart, lexas, for interment bv the I,! f I.-- f ..l.- .!.. !. "'.:. 'W H wliauwn, mill.ll w , ..,.,, ,,,,.1 uciiiK iicr w c ve special attention tn fur, lin...A l.,.f..,. .....I . 1 r. v 1 I . . . - - w iiymv uciuic turning q 01. joiius. u j, , lur rmwer for Receipts at flic Portland Union Stock Yards for the month of Tunc were: Cattle 10501, hogs 6857, sheep 33033, horses and mules 313. I he total number nf rnro tn iUi This is an increase of 3149 cattle, a decrease of 3300 hogs, an increase of 3980 sheep, an Increase of 61 horses and mules and an Increase of 69 cars over last month. The market for cattle of top qual ity has remained unchanged throughout the month while the in lerlor classes have declined. demand for warmed up steers has not been strong while the call for light weight steers of pood nimtltv and for cows, heifers and calves has not been answered by the shippers. 1 he shortage in hog receipts as compared with May is due to the fact that there wctc fewer Missouri River hogs shipped in. As com pared with last year hotr rcceltiti front local territory show an in- crease of 1335 head. There were 3049 more cattle than there were last month and 3384 more cattle thnn in June 1909. The market has been nvpr.Hiin. piled with poor nualitv sheen. In consideration of which prices have held tip stirpris nclv well, r.nnd quality stuff brought prices that were equal to the Mav market. Am compared with lust mouth sheep receipts Increased 3980, as compared with June 1909, there was au in- crease of 3614 head. The receipts nt this market for six months as compared with the first half of last year show an iu. crease of 18125 cattle, 14347 hogs, 994 sheep or 701 cars. The vnln.. of the live stock receipts for the six uioutus ending June 30th, 1910, op- MIKIU1HIC.1 500,000. ihu establishment of this market ms meant much for the llvi- tidustry of the Pacific NorthwMt and it will continue to grow witli the country. Conducted nlnnc rnn. structive lines with open compel!. tlve methods seller and buyer meet uudcr conditions that are fair to both. D. O. Livelv. f General Agetit. Livestock Industry Miss Williamson was 39 years of age and her illness was brief. The mother has the earnest sympathy of nil her St. Johns friends and acquaintances, Reckless Shooting irrigation work throughout the territory covered. It Is promised that bv concentrut lug the water power development In the Northwest, a mote satisfac tory service will !e developed than a a . can ne rendered by private com panics. Police Report Following is report of police for time from April ntojuly 1,1910: Total number taken into custody, 91 Boys taken up and dealt with here or iu the Juvenile court. . 15 Arrests Classified Drunks 38 A&sault aud lUttery , , 8 Vagrancy o Peddling without "nje. entirely accidental, Autos exceed ng speed limit 6 1 , . j,.eoi.iJ' Motorcycle " " " , act of inexcusable 1 Trains " " " 1 Violating Impoundlne ordinance,.. 3 Violadni; fireworks ordinance 1 4 The hundsome ridiuir ponv "Mo doc," owned by Miss NellleCochrau was killed Tuesday afternoon on the ranch In the north end by a couple 01 youtns who were shooting pro- miscuously with a 33-calibre rifle. Ihe animal was shot through tne neari. it was a valuable pony ami very intelligent, aud was given to Miss Cochran as a birthday present three years ago by her father. Just two weeks ago she was offered $200 for it, but refused to part with it. It was a sad blow to her as she was greatly attached to it, and no one else could ride it, mt 1 .a . i lienors claim the shooting was but it was an carelessness. A New Experiment TreipassliiL' . Number of night lodging! given S3 8 5 51 Building Permits ihe outcome of an experiment to tie tried with burned-over timber iu Coos County by the Sr,nta Fe railroad will be watched with lit tercst throughout tin Pacific North' west, 11 successiui, 11 will mean that large areas of forest, formerly considered useless, will become valuable for the burned-over timber yet remaining. The Santa Fe has contracted for 1300 cedar piling trom such a tract in Coos County. 11 tue cuarred piling proves a Suc cess, much more of the same ma' terlal will be liought by the Santa Fe aud a wide market will be found for this now apparently ...... - - - worthless timuer. Attention is called by the Ore gonlan to the urowth of the live. stock industry iu the Pacific North west, un one day of last week it says ten carloads of wheat were received at Portland and 40 car loads of livestock. It is maintained that the stock urower will become n more important factor iu the pros- licmy 01 me state until the wheat grower within the coming ten years. I lieu there will be more wheat grown thnn at present but the livestock industry will have ex panded to a remarkable degree by that time, due to Portland havinir the greatest stockyards and pack Ing plant on the Pacific Coast, Thi means much to the cltv'a future, it in believed. Number of jail sentences served, days Number of meals given Number of sentences suspended .... Number released by chief of police . Number of arrests made by warrant Number ol prisoners sent to 1:0, jail Attemut at suicide Larcenies reported 10 Larcenies cleaned up 7 Burglaries reported j Burglaries cleared up, o Does killed and buried 4 K. McKINNBY, Chief of I'olice. In New Hands No. 85 To B. F. Belieu to erect a dwelling on county road between Allegheny street and Mohawk for fclde" 1 3 Robert Andersous cost ?8oo. dwelling 011 Mohawk between Hen dricks avenue aud Bank street; cost $500. No. 87 To M. E. church trus tees to erect parsonage on Leavitt street between Hayes and Ivanhoe; cost $1500. Back to the Farm Thut high prices for food nro- ducts are driving many jxiople back to the farm is the belief of those who have given the matter atten tiou, It is contended that not for years has the movement been so noticeable as tiow. All parts of the Pacific Northwest are belnir benefited, it is said, by this deser tion of the cities and return to the soil. Confidence is expressed that this will balance production and consumption aud bring prices of farm products down to lower levels. J. Johnson of Portland has pur Cim.HPfl unirm AT I .nltl-c rrrnp.ru store on South Tersi-v strt ,,! iogetlier with the Great North has nlreadv taki-n nnwisim. f !, em, the Northern Pacific will carrv w. , , . same. The store hereafter will be r" " wor 01 xpau ot uregou. New Postmaster Thomas J. Mouahau has received his appointment as postmaster at St. Johns, America. As his bonds have yet to be approved by the government officials, it will likely be the 15th of the month before he Is duly installed as P. M. That T. J. will make a most efficient dis penser of mail matter is conceded by all. Whom his assistant will be has not yet been announced, but he promises it will be some one fully competent In every way to "fill the bill." run on a strictly cash basis. Messrs. Davis aud Gaines are as vet unde cided as to what branch of business they will next engage in. Thev iu tend, however, leaving for the Cas cade mountains this week, where thev will (Mlinir ivvrrnl urcf.L'a ami. The first quarterly meeting for lug. and perhaps batr a bear or two ,arKe sults can be expected. tne bt. Johns & uethany I' ree as a little diversion Writers and publicity men are now being enlisted by the line to work up material to be used throughout the country iu spreading the knowledge of Oregon broadcast. With the Hill Hues actively en gaged in the work of publicity, Methodist church will be held, D. V. , at the church at St. Johns, cor ner Hudson and Richmond streets, commencing 011 Friday evening, July 15, and holding over Sunday. The Rev. B. F. Smalley of Port land, 1st Church, will be with us and have charge of the meeting. We are looking for God to give us an old fashioned Holy Ghost time. All are cordially invited to attend. K. D. Blackmail, pastor. If you are poor and old you ore poor indeed! Defend your old age NOW while you CAN. The First National Bank pays 3 per cent, it I Idle dollars bring nothing but worry. Loafing money and loaf ing men are alike. They produce nothing, Money works in the 1'irst xwattonai uanK. it pay 3 per cent. it Large appropriations for Oregon waterway improvements are availa ble by the passage of the Rivers aud Harbors bill by the receut Con gress. More than $1,000,000 will be spent in perfecting the jetty at the mouth of the Columbia River and additional funds are provided for dredging the lower Willamette and Columbia rivers. The improve ment of the upper Willamette aud Columbia Is provided for, as is the Celilo Caual, which gets 6oo,ooo. The mothers' meeting of the W. C. T, U. will be au open air meet ing on tue lawn at Airs. Scott's. 611 Leavitt street, Monday after- noon, July 11, at 3:30. A program will be give by the Loyal Tem perance League. Refreshments served by the ladies of the W. C. T. U. A most cordial invitatiou extended to all, Let none miss hearing the program as the chil dren will have a treat for all that come, Do not forget the day. July 11, at 3:30. Place, Mrs. Scott's, 611 Leavitt Street. Don't forget the sweet pea show at the North Bank Pharmacy July . A I . W - W 14111. Both the local theatres have taken on vaudeville in addition to the moving pictures. or warehouse,