Oregon City courier. (Oregon City, Or.) 1902-1919, May 15, 1908, Image 1

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Newspaper Page TextTHE COURIER LEADS THE RACE IN THE NEWSPAPER FIELD. OTHERS SIMPLY IMITATE. YOU SHOUD BE ONE OF ITS MANY READERS AND GET THE NEWS FRESH CITY couri; 26th YEAR. OREGON CITY. OREGON. FRIDAY. MAY 15, 1908 No 1, OREGON ELECTRIC IS F. W. Swift Takes Local Workers. NOW SECURING Construction To Commence To Completion Oregon City the Terminus. That Oregon City is to have ano ther electric railway Is nigh well as sured, and that It will tap one of the best farming sections and many small communities is a fact that Is most interesting. For some years there has been a most untiring effort on the part of Judge G. B. Dimick and other citizens of Oregon City to secure the right of way and interest capital for the purpose of reaching out through the country between Oregon City and Molalla. The work has pro gressed very flatteringly in reference to right of way, but It has been a very hard problem to secure capital suf ficient to get the project under head way. Very recently F. W. Swift, of Port land, has made an effort to secure1 rights of way from his cement pro ject near Marquam to the Southern Pacific at Canby, and has been very successful in this respect and had gone Into the matter bo far as to make surveys. Knowing these facts. Judge Dimick and L. Adams got in touch with the Swift people and called their atten tlon to the Oregon City project and Mr. Swift at once took the matter In hand and Mr. Lorlng, their repre sentative, is going over the route of the Oregon City project or nearly so. endeavoring to secure the rights of way and is meeting with no difficulty whatsoever, as the people all up through the country between this city Wherever Wheels Turn Electric Motors arc Needed No matter what they drive or where they are These Anyone using power can profit by consulting Portland Railway, Light & Power Xo. Q. G. MILLER, Agent Oregon Glty, Oregon LINE ASSURED Over Project of RIGHTS OF WAY Next Fall and Rushed .and Molalla are very anxious to have an outlet to Portland. Mr. Lorlng was In the city this week and stated that it is their intentions to continue on past Marquam to Scotts Mills, where rights of way have al ready been secured. Judge Dimick, who was holding many concessions from til? farmers on this project would not let his pro ject go to the Swift's unless he would be given an opportunity to return the farmers all the concessions so receiv ed for the former railway. This the Swift people accepted and are now going over the same ground securing rights of way for themselves, but Mr. Dimick is assisting in the work of securing rights of way, and the work is progressing very rapidl. v At Shubel school house, Tuesday evening, a meeting was held at which about fifty gentlemen were present, who are interesteed in seeing the work progress. Mr. Dimick spoke at the meeting along the line of the good the Railway would do the coun try and also talked of good roads, roads. Silas Wright, of Liberal, has agreed to give the company the necessary ground for depot privileges, and C. T. Howard, of Mulino, has also come to the front with all the ground for the depot and side tracks that is re quired. Joseph Myers, of Marquam, has promised the depot grounds at his town.. These are three points where the site of the depot grounds have been definitely determined. The rail way will pass within one-quarter mile of Molalla corners. A Savins in Power A Reduction in Expense An Increase in Output An Improvement in Pro duct Some Decided Improvement Always Results When Electric Motors Turn the Wheels. Benefits are especially valuable to Bakers, Blacksmiths, Bottlers, Butchers, Confect ioners, Contractors, Dentists, Dressmakers, Grocers, Launderers, Housekeepers, Jewelers, Machinests, Printers, Woodworkers. PREJUDICE THE VOTERS. Position of Mr. Gary on High School Is Explained. In view of the fact that our Super intendent of Schools. T. J. Gary, Is being misquoted and an effort being made to prejudice the voters of the county against him, we wish to make the following statement: When we started the movement for high schools, we went to Supt. Gary and asked for his support. He said that he did not favor a County High School at Oregon City, for the reason the country people would have to pay taxes for Us support and would get no direct benefit in return. He said that he would not favor two high schools because two would be but little better than one, but that he would favor a plan that would give to all the boys and flrls, high school privileges at their homes. Such a plan was evolved and met with his and State Superintendent Ackerman's ap proval. All this talk about his favoring Ore gon City at the expense of the county is ."political rot" and should be be neath the dignity of an aspirant for that office. L. A. READ, Principal Parkplace School. Clarence L. EATON, Chairman of Committee of the Alum ni Association. C. SCHUEBEL. WILL GIVE BARBECUE. Committees Will Arrange Program For Annual Barbecue, The regular, meeting of the Cata ract Hose Company No. 2 was held at the company's quarters Tuesday even ing. After the regular routine of busi nes'was transacted a committee con sisting of Sam Stowe, W. E. Howell and H. W. Stratton was appointed to meet with the committees of the other fire companies of the city In arrang ing for the annual barbecue to be giv en in July. The barbecues heretofore given by the Oregon City Fire Depart ment have always been very sucoesS' ful affairs, and were visited by hun dreds of people, who enjoyed the flre- men's hospitality. The barbecue will be given at Canemah Park, and all kinds of athletic sports will be among the features of the program. July Fourth. What will Oregon City do in the way of a celebration, this Fourth Last year we had a most successful celebration and every one had a good time and we'll wager if each one par ticipating were asked and an affirma tive answer meant a celebration, Ore gon City would this wear witness the greatest Fourth of July in its history. Then if this be the case why hesi tate? We might suggest a call of some of the citizens by some one who is well acquainted with the management of such doings at which time plans could be consummated that would bring out a fine program and fireworks etc. Let's not wait until September. There'll be something else going on then. Let there be one continuous round of pleasure it helps to adver tise. we're not asleep then why go about with eyes shut. ' - -jp"- ,. "'- Ur-y i f M1 0 J. E. Jack, Democratic candidate for county Assessor was born at Mar quam in Clackamas county; he served asshief Deputy Sheriff during J. J. Cooke's term as SherlfT; afterwards he formed a partnership with Geo. F. Horton and together they conducted the grocery store of Horton & Jack on Seventh Street in Oregon City. Two years ago he bought out the in terest of Mr. Horton and is now conducting the business alone. He is a thorough business man In every respect, and if elected asses sor will appoint the very best men he can Und in Clackamas county for his deputies, and will endeavor to give a just and equal assessment to all, without favoritism. You will make no mistake by voting for him. DEMOCRACY OUT IN A BODY CANDIDATES OF THE WHOLE TICKET COVERING THE COUNTY. DATES OF MEETING SET Good Audiences and Good Work Fol lows Their Ef forts. The Democrats represented on the ticket for the June election are mak ing a most strenuous fight and are making a grand tour of the county en masse, holding meetings at the various precincts and letting the vot ers have a look at as fine a looking delegation as ever set out on such an errand and at the same time inform ing them just where they stand, and advising what may be expected if each are elected. - The company Is accompanied by the county chairman, J. J. Cooke, secre tary O. D. Eby, or some citizen from Oregon City, who assists with work at each meeting. The schedule for the coming week is as follows: Monday, May 18, 8 p. m, Oswego. Tuesday, May 19, 8 p. m., Tualatin. Wednesday, Ma 20, 8 p. m., Pleasant Hill. Thursday, May 21, 8 p. m., Needy. Friday, May 22, 2 p. m., Canby. Fri day, May 22, 8 p. m., Marquam. Sat urday, Ma 23, 11 a. m., Missouri Ridge school house. Saturday, May 23, 8 p. m., Mulino. The candidates attending are as follows: A. King Wilson, Joint Representa tive; W. A. Heylman, L. W. Robblns, W. F. Young, Representatives ; R. B. Beatie, Sheriff; J. E. Jack, Assessor; W. Smlthr Commissioner; Wm. Heerdt, Recorder. A GOOD MAN FOR COMMISSIONER. J. W. Smith, Democratic candidate for County Commissioner was born in the State of Missouri in 18C2; he came to Oregon with his parents in 1875 and in 1878 settled on the place which is now bis home at Macksburg; he followed the vocation of farming until 1897 when h'e opened a store and en gaged in the merchandise business un til 1900, when on account of the health of his family he closed out bis store and spent a winter at Log An geles California, returning to bis farm In 1907, where be has since resided. ROOSEVELT MEN IN CLACKAMAS REPUBLICAN COUNTY CONVEN TION 8ELECT3 DELE GATES. WILL GO UNINSTRUCTED Huntley Declares for Roosevelt and Receives Cheers from G. 0. P. Saturday afternoon the Republican County Convention was held In Wil lamette hall for the purpose of select ing eleven delegates to the state con vention, which will in turn choose a delegation to the National convention. Judge Livy Stlpp, county chairman, called the meeting to order at 1 o'clock. The following delegates were found entitled to seats: O. F. Jones, 0. I,. Clyde, John E. Smith, Sam Jones, C. W. Farrish, Abernethy; H. T. Mel vin, James Ogle, J. J. Wurffel, Barlow; W. E. Jones, Dan Spaty, Beaver Creek; James Fegles, Otto Aschoff, Bull Run; A. H. Knight, W. H. Balr, A. M. Vlnyard, Howard Eccles, George W. Dixon, Canby; W. A. Proctor, G. Barnsteadt, John Nelson, P. R. Mein ing, Cascade; J. H. Gibson, J. E. Bur nett, H. Ballou, Eagle Creek; J. W. Reed, George Estes, J. K. Ely, W. W. Davis, Estacada; Bud Thompson, Kil lin; E. E. Judd, Will Everheart, T. S. Stipp, Molalla; C. T. Howard, J. J. Mallatt, Milk Creek; Joe Hoffman, Au gust Bremmer, H. T. Eastman, New Era; M. G. Smith, 0. W. Townsend, C. E. Mitts, Needy; Oregon City, El mer Cooper, Ed Reckner, Henry Gil bert, C. E. Ramsby, Elmer Lankins, Ed Sheahan, Livy Stjpp, C. G. Huntley, C. Schuebel, G. B. Dimick, J. U. Camp. bell, E. E. Brodie, T. F. Ryan, John Bradley, H. W. Trembath, G. A. Brown, C. W. Pope, W. H. Howell,; Mr. Smith has always taken a deep Interest in county affairs and especial, ly In road work and In his precinct has held the office of Road Supervi sor many terms and Is now the Super visor for Macksburg precinct. He has never held office except Road Super visor. In his own business affairs he has been very successful and now owns one of the best and highly Improved farms In Clackamas County. i A thorough business man in eveiy respect, he will If elected to the office to which iie aspires, work for the In terest of all of Clackamas County. R. Hecht, Oswego; A. M. Shibley, W. H. Kandle, Sprlngwater; John Lowery, Zach Ellegsen, August Gebhardt, Tu alatin; W. H. Mattson, Viola; C. A. Miller, T. J. Gary, J. F. Clark, Charles Baker, West Oregon City. J. F. Clark was elected secretary, and nominations were called for for eleven delegates. The following were nominated: C. H. Prossor, J. W. Reed, O. L Clyde, C. Schuebel, J. H. Gibson, G. W. Dixon, C. G. Huntley, C. M. Lake, J. U. Campbell, John Tolbert, George Barnstead, Thomas Stlpp, Geo. C. Brownell, C. A. Miller, T. F. Ryan, William Grisenthwaite, C. E. Ramsby. A bollot was taken and the eleven to go to the state convention are: C. H. Prosser, J. W. Reed, O. L. Clyde, J. H. Gibson, C. G. Huntley, C. M. Lake, J. U. Campbell, Thomas Stipp, C. A. Miller, T. F. Ryan, C. E. Ramsby, C. G. Huntley receiving the highest vote, 83, the other delegates receiv ing Gl to 80. It was ordered that the state dele gates be also the congressional dele gates. The delegates were instructed tp support, C. G. Huntley as a national delegate, and in all other matters, go uninstructed. Mr. Huntley said that he is a RooBevelt man, and was loud ly applauded. The convention, then adjournel sine die. CLUB ELECTS OFFICERS. Women's Club Meets at Home of Mrs. Goodfellow Wednesday Afternoon. The Women's Club met at the home of Mrs. Robert J. Goodfellow Wednes day afternoon, when the election of officers to serve for another year took place. All officers were re-elected ex cept the financial secretary, Mrs. H; P. Brightbill, who resigned that of fice, and Mrs. W. A. White was. ap pointed to fill the vacancy. The offic ers are: President, Mrs. W. S. U'Ren; first vice-president, Mrs. Llnwood E. Jones; second vice-president, Mrs. Ro slna Fonts; financial secretary, Mrs. W. A. White; treasurer, Mrs. M. M. Charman. During the meeting Mrs. E. E. Williams, of Forest Grove, who Is a member of the Forest Grove Wo men's Club, gave a talk on the good work that the club of her city is ac complishing. There are 80 members In the Club of Forest Grove, and meet ings are held twice a month. Mrs. Williams formerly resided in Oregon City before going to Forest Grove, and being an accomplished musician she took an active part in the musical af fairs of this city. The next meeting of the Women's Club will be held at the home of Mrs. Linwood E. Jones, on Wednesday af ternoon, May 27, the meeting to be In charge of the Shakespeare Department of the club, under the leadership of Mrs. Jones. ROBBINS FOR REPRESENTATIVE. L. W. Robbins, Democratic candi date for Representative for Clacka mas County, Is a native son of Ore gon and of Clack imas County, having been born at Molalla in 1876 and is the Bon of Levi Robblns one of the old settlers of Molalla. When a mere boy be took a posl- Hon as clerk in the General Merchan dise store then conducted by Robblns & Son at Molalla and filled the posi tion so well that when in 1896 the partnership of Robbins & Co. was dis solved, though only twenty years of age, he was placed in charge of the store which he reorganized under the firm name of Robbins Brothers Com pany and of which he Is still the mana ger and principal owner. In politics. Mr. Robblns has always been a consistent Democrat; he has taken an interest In the affairs of the county and especially In the affairs of bis community; it was largely utrougn his efforts that the Mutual Telephone Line was established from Oregon Ci ty to Molalla and he has been a per sistent worker for its Improvement. Mr. Robblns was married In 1900 and has two children; he has a beau tl ful home and is respected and hon ored by all who know him he signed statement Number one without quail. ficatlon, and as a thorough business man will ably represent Clackamas County In the legislature. Clackamas County Rote and Carna tion society Meets. The regular meeting held by the Clackamas County Rose and Carnation Society was held In the county court room last Saturday afternoon. As the time draws nearer the coming rose show, the members are showing more interest, and those who are not mem bers of the society are preparing to exhibit their roses. The exact date was not decided upon, as was thought it would at this meeting, but It is pro bable It will be held the latter part of the flnt week in June. The roses are not far enough advanced yet as to decide definitely just what two lays the affair will be given. After the regular routine of business the committees on decoration and recep tion were appointed. Those on recep tion are Mrs. Dan O'Nell, Mrs. M. E. Brightbill, Mrs. J. W. Norrls, Mrs. M. T. Barlow and Captain J. P. Shaw. Richard Greaves, George A. Harding, B. E. Brodie, R. S. Coe, of Canby, F. T. Barlo wand Captain J. P. Shaw. A. meeting of the society will be held In the county court room Satur day afternoon, May 23, and it is desir ed that a full attendance be present. .ij.i,.iiiiilMf IP mm'mmmmmmmm ANNIVERSARY IS CELEBRATED COMPANY G, GIVES SMOKER AT ARMORY HALL TUESy DAY NIGHT. OLD VETERANS ATTEND' Toasts Given By Soldier Boys B;.n quet Is Enjoy ed. Company G, Third Regiment Ore gon National Guard, held a smoker at the Armory on Tuesday evening, the occasion being the first anniversary of the organization of this company In this city. At 8 o'clock the boys in blue and many Invited guests both of this city and of Portland assembled in the armory, and Company G went through the manual of arms with their new Springfield rifles of the latest model. The men In their new uni forms and their perfect drilling made a very Impressive spectacle. The com pany was drilled by Captain Loomls, Lieutenants Burns and Logus, who were ably assisted by First Sergeant Hidy and other members of the non commissioned staff. After the drill a social half hour was enjoyed, fol lowed by a banquet. One of the features of the affair was the large number of military men who had seen service In the 60's or In '98 in Cuba and In the Philippine Is lands. J. U. Campbell acted as toastmaster, and made the opening address, and announced the first toast "The Presi dent of the United States." Mr. Camp bell was greeted with applause, and Colonel Jackson responded. Colonel Jackson's remarks were well received as well as those who followed. Ad jutant General Flnzer, "The Oregon National Guard," was the toast he re sponded to, "The Third Oregon In fantry," was responded to by Colonel McDonald, of Portland. "The Grand Army of the Republic" was responded to by Commander Enos Cahlll, of Meade Post, G. A. R., of this city. "The Spanish-American War Veterans" was responded to by Captain J. U. Camp bell and "Company G." by Lieutenant W. R. Logus. Captain Samuel White, of Baker City, was present, and was called up on and talked upon the needs of the National Guard of the Northwest and urged all present to work earnestly for the adoption of the proposed armory appropriation law as the ne cessity of the time required It as the time was not far distant when the soldiery of the nation would be called to repel the yellow peril, so that there might be an America fof Americans. Judge Grant B. Dimick, John Lewth walte, Sr., Judge Thomas F. Ryan and Senator J. E. Hedges and Ex-Mayor E. G. Caufleld followed with short talks. After the speeches the singing of "Auld Lang Syne" was entered Into with great zest by the boys In blue and the guests. The hall was appropriately decorat ed with "Old Glory" mo the long ban quet tables were decorated with ros es. The smoker given by Company G in honor of its first anniversary, will long be remembered by those who par ticipated as one of the most success ful affairs given In the Armory hall of this city. Arion Society Extends Invitation. The Deutsch Vereln held Its regu lar monthly meeting Sunday after noon at Knapp's hall, a large number being present. R. Letmann, a Heck- ell and J. Hansteda of Portland, were present as a committee from the Arlon Solcety of that city, and tendered an Invitation to the Verelns to their pic nic at Schnorr's grove, near Willam ette, June 14th, which was accepted by a rising vote of thanks to the Arlon society. Following the routine busi ness a fine program was rendered, con sisting of addresses, music and recita tions. At the conclusion of which the members with their families adjourn ed to the banquet hall where a grand dinner had been provided by the la dies. This was followed by a social evening and the admission of five new members. Governor Chamberlain Will Speak In Oregon City. Governor Chamberlain will tepeak at Canby on Friday afternoon, May 22, at 2 o'clock, and on the evening of the same day the Governor will speak In Oregon City at the Shivley to the voters of Oregon City. Mr. and Mrs. Moore, of Kelso, Washington, have bought lots In Glad stone and will erect a residence lu the near future. " A. King Wilson and His Family. The candidate for joint representa tive Is a resident of Oswego, Clacka mas County, Oregon, and has lived there for over foivr years. He is tax payer In both counties. The adove is a picture of him with his children. His platform Is STATEMENT NUMBER ONE. He should receive the rote of the Clackamas County people.