OREGON CITYCOURIER, FRIDAY, AUGUST 12, : j904 . 5
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TEACHERS ARE
UNDERPAID
Their DuLies are Arduous,
Their Wages Small. ,
BETTER THAN A PENSION
Would be a Fair Compensa
tion for the Work They
Accomplish in Their
Chosen Profession.
According to the report of the County
Superintendent of Schools, published in
lait week's Courier, the average number
of months taught in this county during
the past year was 6.77; the average
wages paid female teachers was $32.46
per month. The average yearly salary
for such teachers was thus less than
$220.
That this sum is grossly inadequate
needs scarcely be said. Time was when
almost any eighth grade pupil could se
cure a teacher's license; but that time
is past. A much higher order of ability
is demanded. A more thorough ac
quaintance with the subjects taught is
required. More technical preparation
Is required than heretofore. A 11 these,
things should be paid for liberally.
The work of the teacher is admittedly
of the greatest importance, second only
to that of the home. The nervous strain
connected with teaching is vry great,
The responsibility that rests upon the
instructor of youth is exceedingly grave.
These things should receive considera
tion when fixing the salaries of teaohers.
Again, the length of time during
which a teacher may actively engage in
her chosen work is comparatively lim
ited. Tne instructor in a college or uni
versity may continue his work to an ad
vanced age, as he has to deal with adults ;
but the instructor of children must retire
from the school room" as soon as she
loses the power of adapting herself to
the attitudes of child-life. Few are
those who Bhould remain in the woik
past the age of '45 . This, also, should
be a factor in determining the proper
compensation of public school teachers .
After devoting 20 or 25 years to school
work, the teacher finds herself unable to
enter other fields and cope with thoBe
who have had years of training in those
fields. The question, "What shall we
do with our ex-presidents 7" ie not nearly
o grave a one as "What shall we do
with our ex teachers?" It haa been
proposed to pension them after a certain
number of years' service. Such action j
would be an insult. As well talk bout
pens'onirjg mothers who have performed
the dutieB of motherhood for a specified
time. The only correct solution of the
question lies in paying teachers a salary
Commensurate with the work they per
form, and they will need no pensions.
thought mv time had come, Ae a lust
reHort I tried Dr. King's New Discovery
for Consumption. The benefit I received
was striking and I was on my feet in a
few days. Now I've entirely regained
my health." It conquers all Coughs,
Colds and Throat and Lung tronb'es.
Guaranteed by Howell and Jones Drug
Store. Price 60c, and $1.00. Trial bot
tles free.
TWO DIVORCE SUITS INSTITUTED.
Mrs. Haskins Obeys Her Husband But
Wants a Divorce.
On Tuesday there were two divorce
actions filed in the county circuit court.
Mary A. Boydston asks for a divorce
from Benjamin F. Boydston on the
grounds that she has received inhuman
treatment at the hands of her husband.
They were married in O vegon City Oc
tober 6, 1890, and there are 6 children
as an Issue of the marriage and the
plaintiff asks for their custody.
Arminda M. HaBkins is seeking a
legal separation from her husband,
Andrew J. Haskins. They were mar
ried in 1863 at Independence, Iowa.
The plaintiff states that while at Mis
ouli, Mont.her husband spoke roughly
to her and told her to go to hell. As
he ws not anxlqus to go there, she
came to Portland, which, according to
Eev. Brougher, is where he told her to
go. After reaching Sodom she started
lodging house and her husband in
vited himself to stay with her without
paying board. He was continually
drunk and profane she states and for
these reasons asks the court for a divorce.
District Controversy Settled.
By the creation of school district No.
94 a controversy arose between the new
district and District No. 89 as to the
division or the assets. The board of
district appointed a representative
who conferred with Superintendent J.
C. Zlnser with the result that the board
of district No. 39 issued a note of $110
to the new district to be paid in three
months. A new school house wilP be
erected this summer by the new district
at cost of $600.
End of Bitter Fight.
"Two physicians had a longnd stub
born fight with an abscess gp my right
lung" writes J. F. Hughes, of DuPont,
Ga. "and gave me np. Everybody
Of Interest To Sick People.
We have all the sympathy in the
world for eick people, and want to treat
them in a serious way. Tber&, is no
humor in pain and affliction , but hard
earnest fact. It is impossible for the
patient to impress on others the extent
of suffering they endure, and their
anxiety for relief. To get well or be re
lieved is their one thought any remedy
that will bring this about haa their
everlasting gratitude. We have thou
sands of letters from people who have
had dyspepsia, sick-headache and bilious
attacks, who tell us how thankful they
were for having used Dr. Gunn's Im
proved Liver Pills. They are "old at all
drug stores for 25c per box'. Only one
for a dose. TheBe pilU remove the
cause of disease and make the Bkin clear
and healthy looking.
Ilumphrys-Ostrander.
Charles Humpbrys, of Astoria, was
married to Miss Nina Pearl Ostiander,
of Cottage Grove, at the home of the
bride's parents, Mr and Mrs. J. E. Os
trander, on Wednesday, August 10.
Mr. Humphrys was formerly a resident
of Oregon City and at one time was the
manager of the local office of the Postal
Telegraph company and was subse
quently given the position of manager of
the Astoiia office. Mr. and Mrs. Hum
phrys will take a short honeymoon and
will make their home in Astoria.
LOCAL NEWS ITEMS
A license to wed has been issued
to -Maud Haight and J. R. Haight.
Cirouit Judge T. A. McBride
granted divorces to the following the
first part of the week: Laura J.
Dumas vs. E. M. Dumas, and M. E.
Hatfield aiid E. D. Hatfield.
The count p court at its session last
Thursday o.'dered that gravel be
placed ou the Molalla road on the
Milk Creek precinct and that the
bridge on the Meadowbrook road be
repaired.
A report from the E. P. Bands sur
veying party which is at work in
the northern part of Idaho, states thai
in a 'recent fire in camp E. P. Bands
lost his clothing and blankets but
was able to save his valuable papers.
C. A. Franklin, the paper mill em
ploye who left his family suddenly
over a month - ago, was in Oregon
Oity last week; He left again im
mediately to take up work with a
threshing crew. At first when Frank
lin disappeared it was thought that
he was killed but he was afterward
seen at Hood River.
Sheriff Shaver is advertising for
Saturday, Augusht 13, the sale of a
steam wood saw, two horses and
harness at the gate of the court 'house
yard. The property belonged to Fred
Brakebush and was attached on a
chattel mortgage held by Edward
Wendell for $400.
Artioles of incorporation were filed
in the county clerk's office last Sat
urday incorporating the Ohristilla
Cemetery Association. The associa
tion is composed of well-known peo
ple who reside near Lents, and they
propose to purchase a Jract of pro
perty at or near Lents to be used for
burial purposes.
The county court ended its August
term last Friday Judge T.F. By an and
Commissioner Brobst and Killen were
present at the entire session. The res
ignation of Chris Moehnke as justice
of the peace for district No. was
accepted and H. W. Shaw was ap
pointed to fill the vacancy for the
remainder of the term.
Mrs. . Tina Eisart, who was buried
last Friday in the Oswego cemetery,
was widely and well known in the
commnity in which she lived as a
good woman who lived a useful life.
She was 27 years of age at the time
of her death, and leaves a hnsband
an one child. She died at the home
of her mother, Mrs. J. W. Pitts.
Street Commisioner 'John Green
is engaged in repairing the large
sewer main in district No. 8, that was
discovered to be broken last week.
The work is about completed and it
is thought that when the present re
pairs are made it will not become
broken again. The 'break is supposed
to have been caused by the hoofs of
the horses when the sewer was covered
The Canby Gun Club has issued a
challenge to the Oregon City shooters
of clay pigeons "for , a tournament to
take place at some future time. The
Oregon City men are not organized
but this eontest will probably bring
the organization about. A good con
test between the two towns would
be a good thing and would be one of
improving the marksmanship of the
sportsmen.
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Mrs. H. M. Shaw,of Eugone.was an
Oregon Oity visitor Sunday. ,
City Bocordor Bruce O. Cnrry is
at Newport for the vacation.
Carl Church .and wife - left last Fri
day for an outing near Toledo.
Dr. L. A. Morris left Saturday for
Newport, where he will spend a few
days.
Frank Williams, of Portland, vis
ited William Koerner last Friday and
Saturday.
Mr. and Mrs. Lewellen Adams re
turned last week from a vacation
spent at Fulda, Wash.
Mrs. O. J. Buchanan and daughter,
Miss Myrlte, returned last week from
an outing ut Newport. .. '
Charles Pope, Jack Latourette and
William Koerner returned Monday
from a trip to Seaside.
Miss Mary S. Barlow and Miss Veva
Tull, of Barlow were visiting rela
tives in Oregon City on Sunday.
Mrs. May Muralt and Mrs. Laura
Seeman spent Sunday with their
cousin, Mrs. J. M. Boen, of Bedlaud.
Miss Maryhello Meldrum returned I
last week from a visit to the farm of
Mrs. D. P. Thompson, near Vancou
Mrs. A. H . Hamlin, who has been
visiting Mrs. C D. Latourette, re
turned to her home in Bosebnrg last
week.
Mrs. Pearl Hague, wife of Chief
Engineer Hague, of Portland, spent
Friday and Saturday with Mrs- Mary
Muralt.
Chief of Fire Department George
Brown and Theodore Miller were
visitors at Seaside the first part of
the week.
Walter Grim, of Hubbard, and
Pearl Mosier, of Seattle, were visit
ing friends and relatives in this city
last Sunday
Claud Butlor, who formerly lived in
Oregon Oity, was an Qregon Oity
visitor Monday, while 'enroute from
Salem to his home in Portland.
Anthony Noltner.an old-time news
paper man of .Portland, and a staunch
Democrat, was in Oregon Oity the
latter part of last week on business.
Harry Draper and Ted Osmund
left the first part of the week for New
port, where they will be joined the
latter part of the week by Forbes
Pratt, Livy StippandJoe Goodfellow.
Injured While Bathing.
Clifford King received injuries to his
head while diving on the sand bank last
week that kept him from the water for
some time. He was diving from the
end of the spring board and trying to
turn somersaults at the same time and
instead of his head striking the water it
bumped againBt the end of the board
with such force as to render him uncon
scious and to cut a gash in his head.
He was given medical aid at once and at
last reports was improving rapidly.
Suicide Prevented.
The startling announcement that a
preventive of suicide had been discover
ed will Interest many. A run down sys
tem, or despondency invariably prcedo
suicide and something has been found
that will prevent that condition which
makes suicide likely. At the first thought
of self destruction take Electric Bitters.
It being a great tonic and nervine will
strengthen the nerves and build up the
system. It's also a great Stomach, Liver
and Kidney regulator. Only 50c. Sat
isfaction guaranteed by Howell & Jones
Druggist. ,
The Death Penalty.
A little thing sometimes results in
death. Thui a mere scratch, insignifi
cant cuts or puny boils have paid the
death penalty. It is wise to have Buck
leu's Arnica Salve ever hand. It's the
best Salve on earth and will prevent
fatality, when Burrs, Sores, Ulcers and
Piles threaten. Only 25c, at Howell &
Jones Drug Store.
Sweet cieam
ner'i.
for family nse at Bed-
Four Vagrants Jailed.
Four men who were arrested last Fri
day night by officers Shaw and Noblitt
were brought before Mayor Dimick Sat
urday and arraigned on a charge of vag
rancy. They pleaded guilty and were
given two days apiece in jail. Their
names were James Morgan, Will Gates,
Mike O'Day and Stuart O'Ronrk.
Pots An End To It AIL v
A grievous wail ofttitaes comet as a re
sult of unbearable pain from over taxed
organs. Dizziness, Backache, Liver
complaint and Constipation. But thanks
to Dr. King's New Life Pills they put an
end to it all. They are gentle but
thorough. Try them. Only 25c. Guar
anteed by Howell A Jones Ding Store.
Sure Cure forPlles.
Itching Piles produce moisture and
cause itching, this form, as well as Blind,
Bleeding or Protruding Piles are cured
by Dr. Bo-san ko's Pile Remedy. Stops
itching and bleeding. Absorbs tumors.
50 cents a jar at Druggists, or sent by
mail. Treatise free. Write me about
vourcase. Dr. Bosanko, Phila., Pa,
For sale by Char man 4 Co.
Take a Kodak With You
The Kodaker has all the vacation delights that others have
and has pictures besides. And there is pleasure in the
making as well as in the possessing of Kodak pictures.
Life
Folding Poeket Kodaks, $6 to $25.
Brownie Cameras, $1 to $2.
Developing Machine
$2.00 to $7.50
i We have a full line of Kodaks and Cameras to select from and an up-to-
date stock of Photo Supplies for finishing purposes. Every step in photography is
simple now. No dark room at any stage of the work and better results than ever.
Come in and see us and we will gladly explain the different makes o
Cameras and Kodaks. We give instructions free.
Burmeister & Andresen
The Oregon City Jewelers. ,
WE ARE
SELFlsH
Like all other Mortals.
We know a good many
people from Clackamas
County, but we want to
know more.
We want your business
acquaintance and solicit
your banking in all
branches.
Prompt and Courteous
Attention to All.
TSe Bank of Oregon City
Oregon City, Oregon
C. W. Kelly
. Jfueenlcb
$h Zbe Planet
High Grade W, and Wine$
Whiskey ' j a Specialty
SUCH CELEBRATED BRANDS AS
OLD CROW . RED TOP RYE
HERMITAGE OLD SARATOGA
PLANET, Spr. '88 CREAM RYE
Imported Scotch and Irish Whiskeys and French Brandies
corner:seventh AND MAIN 8TS.
GARDE BLD'G.
THE MORN1NO TUB
cannot be enjoyed in a basin of limited
capacity, nor where the water supply and
temperature Is uncertain by reason of de
fectlve plumbing or heating apparatus. '
To have both put In thorough working
order will not prove expensive if the work
is done by us.
Wt have moved from our old stand Into
the old postoffice building. Don't forget
the place when you want plumbing done.
Satisfaction guaranteed. P. C. GADKE
Oregon City, Oregon.
To Loan.
$1000, $300, $600, $450, at 6 per cent,
one to three years. Abstracts farniRhed.
Tax titles defeated or no charge made.
G. B. Dimick,
Offices 2. 3 A 4, Attorney at Law,
Garde Bldg. Oregon City, Ore.
BRft WH & WIEILCH
2 ' i ,,,3res-t
A. O. U. W. Building
Oregon City, - Oregon
J. W. COLE
wyisKies,
' Cigars
All goods bount in bond
Fumy and quality guarai teed
Somt famous Old brands
James E. Pepper Kentucky Bourbon
Old Sam Harris Kentucky Bourbon .
OldRoxbury Rye .
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