Oregon City courier. (Oregon City, Or.) 1902-1919, June 12, 1908, Image 1

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Newspaper Page TextTHE COURIER IS COMPELLED TO MOVE TO LARGER QUARTERS TO ACCOMMODATE ITS FAST GROWING BUSINESS. CALL AND SEE OUR NEW QUARTERS CITY 26th YEAR, OREGON CITY, OREGON. FRIDAY. JUNE 12, J 908 No 5, OREGON COURIER MARKET DAY GOOD Several Thousand Visitors In the City Saturday . GOOD ENTERTAINMENT FOR ALL First of Monthly Market Days. ' Citizens Getting Together to Continue Pfan. Taking everything into considera tion It is generally conceded by mer chants, citizens generally and the vis itors who thronged the streets, that Market Day in Oregon City Saturday, June Gth, was a hummer. Picking up the threads as the merchants did at the very last moment after the faker booster had gotten out some posters announcing the date and had made some promises which merchants ful filled and added many more. But it must be remembered that only about three days were spent on the affair by the committee having the work in charge and as late as Wednesday of the week engaged the services of Captain Shaw of Milwaukee Heights, who was well known in this city to be able to handle such work, and it was through his efforts almost entirely that the day was brought to such 'a sucessful end. Early iu the morning the teams began coming in and long before the appointed hour for the pa rade, which was set for eleven o'clock, the streets were thronged with visit ors, who continued to pour in until late in the day until it seemed the town would scarce hold more.- At eleven o'clock the parade that was arranged so hurriedly formed on Main street headed by the Oregon City Band, followed by a large touring car, provided by L. Adams, which was flower bedecked and filled to overflow with happy little girls and boys. Next came a number of decorated bicycles followed by a most handsomely deco ated pony and cart driven by Master Kent Moody and little Miss Harriet Griffith, dressed for the occasion. About a dozen young men carrying banners and dressed in comic cos tumes assisted fn giving life to the performance and were followed by a. Wherever Wheels Turn Electric Motors are Needed No matter what they drive or where they are These V Anyone using power can profit by consulting Portland Railway, Light & Power Co. e. G. MILLER, Aent Oregon Qity, Oregon BOOSTER battleship float, by A. Rosenstein, who is always up to the minute and this in turn by a fine big float representing "A smoker in the Red Men's Camp," L. Noble smoking the pipe of peace and several braves sitting around the camp fire. Frank Busch came to the rescue just in time with a big wagon of fine household goods handled in his immense house furnishing estab lishment. A. Erickson, proprietor of The Clackamas Health Resort was there with the goods, having his big auto in line. Then came several fine horses entered by Charles Wagner and Martin Boyles, and a very attractive driving team driven by Mr. Tollizer of Molalla, and bringing up the rear in prancing style came several wild west riders. The parade headed down Main street to Eleventh, counter marched to the Basin at the head of Main and back to Seventh where the parade broke up and the visitors and town people were treated to a most interesting talk along the line of Mar ket Day, and what it is doing in many towns, and what it could acomplish here in Oregon City, which was de livered by Hon. George C. Brownell. There was a real wedding much to the surprise and satisfaction of the committee having the work in charge at the very last moment there appear ed on the scene the happy young coup le who were joined in wedlock by Hon. i Judge G. B. Dimick. The young peo ple taking the step were Miss Zella Hazel and A. A. Armstrong, both Ore- 'gon City young people, and they were the recipients of many fine presents from the merchants. The three legged men's race follow ed, and the first prize was awarded to Roy Cross and Harry Faltner, sec one prize to John Flnnucane and Phil- A Saving 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. v Hp Sinnott and the third prize to Ed Brennan and Frank Bradley. The wooden shoe race was won by Chas, Freeman. Master Oren Cheney, a 13- year old boy, was in the procession of bikers, attired as a girl and the judg es, believing him to be a girl, awarded him a prize for being the only "girl" In the procession. Considerable live stock was dispos ed of, some fifteen head of wild and broke horses, sheep, and hogs and considerable m the line or- berries, rhubarb, etc. Free Autos were run all the day taking the children up and down Main street, one being engaged by L. Adams and the other was fur nished by Mr. Erickson of the Clack amas Health Resort. One Interesting feature that furnish ed amusement for visitors was the giv ing of free tickets to the Electric and the Grand Theatres by the merchants of this city. This feature attracted considerable attention and was great ly appreciated by hundreds of peo ple from out of town. The merchants are enthusiastic over the feature of a regular Market day in Oregon City and immediate steps will be taken to continue the excellent start along this line, but on a more broad plan. WEST SIDE SCHOOL ENDS YEAR, Graduating Exercises Saturday Night in School Building. The graduating class of '08 is about ready to go from the halls at the West Side bchool and all is hustle and merriment and anxiety. The class is one of the strongest for some years and Professor Kendall is greatly pleas ed with the excellent showing by members of the class, who have work ed so faithfully to get through their examination. The exercises will take place in tho West Side scnool building and the pro gram for the evening Is as follows: Piano solo, "Miserere Du Trova tore," (Gothschalk) Miss Jessie Don elson; Invocation, Rev. J. M. Linden; Recitation, "The Weight of a Word," (Anon), Ruby Kerr; Piano solo, "But terfly," (Greig), Miss Lavada Freei man; History of the Panics, Etta Shields; Recitation, "The Drummer Boy," (Anon), Gertrude Junkers; Violin solo, "Introduction et Polon aise," (Allen), Frank Raicy; Class Oration, "Our Future," Florence Kerr; Relation of Public Graft to the Spoils System, Hugh Burdon; Song, selected, C. A. Miller; Pantomine, "America," Girl Graduates; Class Prophesy, Ern est Mosier; Piano Solo, "Silver Stars" (Bohm), Leo Burdon; Recitation, "A Race for Life," Nancy Linquist; Vio lin Solo, "Traum der Sennerin" (Lab itsky), Frank Raicy; Class Address, State Supt. J. -H. Ackerman; Song "Forgotten," (Cowles), Miss Ona Ren ner; Valedictory, Fay Batdorf; Pre sentatlon of Diplomas, Supt. F. J. Gary. Class Flower Pink Carnation; Class colors. Old Rose and Cream; Class Motto, "We have gained the hills, but the mountains lie before us." The Courier is the paper that gives you the market report. NOTICE. JjjHB COURIER is this week moving from the basement of the Andresen Building to the large East floor of the Weinhard Building, and will be pleased to meet its many Patrons in the new quarters. MONUMENT IS UNVEILED MEMORIAL SERVICES AT CONGRE GATIONAL CHURCH SUNDAY EVENING. SERMON BY REV. OAKLEY Afternoon Special Services at Mouni tain View Cemetery by Women of Woodcraft. The Congregational church was well filled on Sunday evening, when Rev. E. C. Oakley preached a memorial ser mon to the members of the Willam ette Falls Camp, Woodmen of tho World, and Sola Circle, Women of Woodcraft. Special music was ren dered by the choir! In the afternoon the members of the Women of Wood craft held memorial services in Moun tain View cemetery, and decorated the graves of the departed members. The memorial services of the order is very impressive, and before the unveiling of the monument over the grave of its departed member, Mrs. Jennie Ren ner, Miss Bertha Sumner, of Portland head organizer, sfl&ke feelingly of the occasion, and her remarks were fol lowed by selections by tbe Presby terian quartet. During these services Miss Edna Simmons read "Oh, Why Should the Spirit of Mortal be Proud?" There were about 50 members both from the Women of Woodcraft and Woodmen of the World present. A committee from the Woodmen order decorated the graves of the deceased members of the organization. Too Much Embezzling. County Superintendent T. J. Gary Is after the embezzlement proposition with a hot foot from now on. and is making some strenuous moves to place the books of the various districts and also the funds Into hands that will take the proper care of same and at the same time is guarding against anything going wrong by requiring clerks to acount for every move or transaction, ana only by warrants, anu further requiring directors to look af ter the business of the district more carefully. The following advice Is being mailed by County Superintend ent Gary to all clerks, who are requir ed to answer the questions set forth. Please answer and return with your annual report: To District Clerks: Gentlemen: I have been Insisting that the Boards of Directors hold reg ular meetings to do business of the district, as the law requires. I wish you would say at the Annual Meeting that I wish no one would accept the of fice of director who will not take the time to do this. Much trouble and confusion can thus be avoided. I especially insist that the books of the District Cleric, be carefully audit ed. See that every cent that has .been received has been properly accounted for. The Clerks of Clackamas County have embezzlod between seven and' eight thousand dollars in the past years because this has not been done and I am determined that it shall be stopped. Will you help me to do my duty? Please answer and return questions herewith In your annual report: 1. Does your Board or Directors hold regular meetings? 2. Do you make a minute of every transaction? 3. Do you pay bills and teachers' salaries by. warrant? 4r Do your directors require you to present a receipted bill for all ex penditures? 5. Do your directors audit your books at the end of the year? 6. When they audit your books do they require you to show your balance, either cash or bank account. Sincerely, T. J. GARY. Saturday Club Entertalrred at Milwau kee Heights. The members of the Saturday Club of the Congregational church were en tertained by Miss Noe at ner nome at Milwaukee Heights on Monday even ing. After the business of the club was discussed the remainder of the evening wa3 spent in music and fol lowed by delicious strawuerr.es ana cake. There were about 22 members of the club present who went down on the 7 o'clock car, returning on the 11 o'clock car. This will be the last meeting of the club until the second week of September, wnen tne worn will again be resumed. The Saturday club is preparing to give a market in the parlors of the Congregational church on June 10, but owing to other entertainments sched uled for that night tne maiKei nas been nostDoned until Wednesday ev ening June 17. A musical and literary program Is being arrangea ior tne oc casion. Captain Phil Shannon, one of the oldest Oregon pioneers,, was in Ore gon City on Wednesday on his way to Portland, where he will attend the Pioneers' Association. Mr. Shannon has been spending the winter on bis farm, but will soon leave for tlie coast, where he expects to spend the summer. Captain Shauuon is In his 8Gth year, but Is hale and hearty, and hopes to attend many more pioneer reunions. 0 CHILDREN'S DAY IS OBSERVED MAPLE LANE HALL FILLED WITH CHILDREN LAST SAT URDAY. FINE PROGRAM RENDERED Ladies Servo Hot Dinner to Many Grangers and Visit ors. Children's Day was observed at Maple Lane Grange on Saturday and a large crowd was out to witness the work of the young people. The noon hour was enjoyed by the little ones, when a sumptuous hot -dinner was served by the ladles of the grange The following excellent musical and literary program was rendered by the young folks: Song, by the Grange, "Wayside Blossoms"; Poem, "Flora," Mrs. Ber-. tha Parker; Song, "Joyful Bells" May Splinter; Opening Address, Erma Schmidt; Recitation, "The Red Rose," Annie Parker; Recitation, "The Dan delion," Junia Schmidt; Song, "John- ny-Jump-Up," The Children; Recita tion, "You're too Young to Know," Orph Parker; Dialogue, "A Wreath of Flowers," Seven Girls; Kecitation, "Grandma's Sermon," Doris Reynolds; Song, "My Own United States," Myrtle Henricl; Dialogue, "Gifts for All," Shlrlie and Myrta Swallow; recita tion, "Dolly," Irene Henrlci; Song, "The Children's Joy," The Children; Dialogue, "A Scene from Mother Goose Four children, Shlrlie Swal low, Orph Parker, John Parker, Henry Beard; Recitation, "Roses," Edith Parker; Song, "In the House of Too Much Trouble," Ruth Parker; Recita tion, "Little Orphant Anuie," Birdie Dickerson; Spng, "What to I,ove," The Children'';' A study in Forestry, The Children; Song, "Pansies," Eliza beth Waldo; Heading, "Bachelors Auc tion," Mi-3. A. Splinter; Duet, "Bye Lo Land," Dr. and Mrs. Beard; Read ing, "The Sacrifice of the Rose," Mrs. 0. A. Swallow; Address, Mrs. E. O. Seely;. Closing Song, The Children. Stone. The first week in June was an un usually busy time. Most of our peo ple went to the election, even one of the oldest men took to himself that he was not too old to vote, being the oldest man In this part of Clackamas County. Harding pricinct has the old est man in thaUyour scribe knows of in Oregon. The crops In Harding precinct are looking in fair Bliape. The potato crop is showing up in fair orded; the small grain is good; hay croy is fine. The Logan people have some fine gar den spots. Well Clackamas county has lots of garden spots in it and lots of garden Bpots needing to be made. There is a man who lives over In Da mascus, who, is a peculiar fellowr He says he Is no farmer, but he lives on a garden spot in Damascus precinct. He put In one acre and 15 rods in rye and vetch last fallfwyptaointao rye and vetch. Last fall he commenced to mow the crop and fed three cows and mowed about one-fourth of the patch over three times, and the cows had all they could ?at, and the ground at present has a crop of rye three feet high on it. That is, the part that has been cut three times over for the cows. . The part that was not cut, the rye is unreasonably high and large stalk. This Damascus fellow said he sowed 90 pounds of rye, and CO pounds of vetch on this acre and 15 rods. One can see whether this Damascus fel low Is a farmer or not. We have tried to represent Clackamas county land second to none in Oregon, or any where else. Now, if there Is any oth er fellow that can beat this garden spot of this fellow who lives in Da mascus precinct, in Clackamas Coun ty, please report to the Courier. Royal Sprague died last Saturday, May 30, of heart trouble very sudden ly. He lived down the Columbia at a loceine camn. He iB a son of Mrs. Caroline Sprague, and a grandson of Uncle Mark Hattan. Nearly a year ago John Sprague died here. Death Is In the land and will come to all. The prophet was told to got ready to die Man ought to prepare for death in Oregon, as well as any other place on earth where man lives. Funeral of Mrs. William Schwabauer. The funeral of Mrs. William Schwa bauer, who died at her home at Macks burg, on Friday, was held at her late residence on Thursday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock, and the remains brought to Oregon City, the interment being in the Mountain View cemetery. Mrs. Schwabauer recently moved to Macks- burg from Gladstone, heart failure be ing the cause of her death. She was a highly respected woman and her sudden death was a shock to her fam ily and acquaintances. Mrs. Schwabauer was borne in Ger many 51 years ago, and has been a resident of the Unlted.States for a number of years. She leaves a hus band, William Schwabauer, and sev en children, who are Mrs. Mollie Roch, of Arleta, Oregon; Mrs. Amelia Mil ler, of Gladstone, and Miss Annie and Miss Emma Schwabauer, both of Gladstone; Alex, of Woodburn; John, of Malwaukee, and William, of Glad stone, besides many friends, who will mourn ber demise. CIVIC CLUB ANNUAL DINE MOUNT PLEASANT CLUB TO HOLD . 8ECOND ANNUAL. WILL EXHIBIT AT FAIR Ninety-six Members Are Boosters For Mount Pleasant. The Mount Pleasant Civic and Im provement Club held a special meet ing in the Mount Pleasant school house on Tuesday evening, and there was a good attendance of the mem bers, who were very enthusiastic over the second annual banquet, which will be given at the school house on Friday evening, June 19. The meet ing was called for the appointment of committees and making other arrange ments for the coming event. The in vitations will be limited for the ban quet, as at present the club has a membership of 96, and only a few in vited guests will be present. The president, A. A. Pease, will ap point a committee from this organiza tion to make arrangements for the coming county fair, which will be held at Canby. The club expects to have a large display of products raised In the Mount Pleasant neighborhood ,at the fair. The committees appointed for the banquet at last night's meeting are as follows: Committee on Arrangements Mrs. J. Y. Humphrys, Mrs. Bert Clark, Mrs. A. C. Warner, Mrs. J. M. Warnock. Committee on Arrangement of Hall Mrs. A. C. Warner, Mrs. Bert Clark, Mrs. Ward B. Lawton, Miss Mabel Myers, Miss Emma Roman. Committee on Decoration Mrs. Carl Joehnke, A. C. Warner, Miss Elaine King and J. W. Partlow. Committee on Entertainment Miss M. L. Holmes, Mrs. A. C. Warner, S. O. Dillman. Committee on Refreshments Mrs. A. C. Warner, Mrs. F. R. Andrews, Mrs. A. E. Frost, Mrs. J. Y. Humph rys, Mrs. J. M. Warnock, Mrs. Bert Clark, Mrs. Warthen. Miss Holmes is chairman of the social committee, and will act as chairman of the above committees. The reception committee has not yet been appointed, but the president will appoint this during the week. SPECIAL SERIES SERMONS. Rev. J. M. Linden Announces Two i ?erL-s of 8ermons at Baptist '" ' ,. ' Church. The pastor, John M. Linden, of the First Baptist Church, believes that the best time to do church work is during the warm summer months, and so he will be at his post of duty at every service in the church both morning and evening. He announces to be gin with, the following two series of sermons. A morning series to begin: June 28, 1908, on the Beatitudes. June 28 "The Poor in Spirit." July 5 "Comfort to the Mourner." July 12 "Does Meekness Pay?" July 19 "Hungry and Thirsty for the Right." July 26 "Show Mercy to Receive Mercy." , August 2 "The Pure Only See God." August 19 "The Peacemaker's Re ward." August 1G "Persecuted for Doing Right." The evening series entitled; "Lifts In Happy Living," will begin June 21, 1908, with the following subjects: June 21 "The Ideal Sweetheart or Lover." June 28 "The Husband You Want and tho Father He'll Make." July 5 The Wife You Want and the Mother She'll Make." July 12 "The Child, God's Gift to Mankind." July 19 "A Happy Home." July 26 "The Ideal Citizen." Next Sunday, June 14,. 1908, will be boys' and girls' day at the First Bap tist church in Oregon City. In the morning at 10:30 o'clock, the quarter ly service of the "Boys' and Girls' Church" will be held. This has be come a very popular service in the fact that the boys and girls take full charge and Invite their parents and adult friends to attend. The "Cheer ful Givers," a class of girls In the Sunday school will have charge this Sunday. They will usher, take the offering, welcome strangers, and sing in the choir. The subject of the ser mon by the pastor will be: "Do It Willingly and Gladly." In the evening at 7:45 o'clock, will be held the "Children's Day" service of the Sunday School. A fine program has been prepared and very attractive for old and young. This service in the years gone by has always been well attended by the parents and friends of the children, and the com mittee In charge 1b looking for a large gathering this year. A cordial invi tation Is extended to all to attend both of the above services. Oregon City Woman Is Awarded Portland Rose 8how Prize. Mrs. J. L. Barlow, who resides on Twelfth and Washington Street, won tho flrut tirlze. n handsome loving cud. at the Portland Rose Show, taking the prize on the "Ulrica Bruner" rose. There were a number of Oregon City people who had roses on exhibition at the rose show, but Mrs. Baflow Is the only one who was awarded a premium. Harry Clark Arrested For Cruelty to Animals. Harry Clark was again arresrcd this week, this time on the charge of cruel ty to animals. Clark was recently ar rested for stealing chickens from resi dents on the hill, and was sent to Jail for several days. It Is not an uncom mon thing for Clark to be arrested, as he spends a great deal of his time In the city bastile. Dr. J. W. Powell, of Molalla, for merly of Oregon City, was In Oregon City Tuesday. While in this city he was the guest of his daughter, Mrs. Frederick Humphrys. OREGON CITY BOOST CLUB A BOOM NOW STARTED FOR SUCH AN ORGANIZA TION. MAKING GOOD HEADWAY Over Eighty Signers to the Proposi tion Already Unusual Interest Assures Success. Oregon City business men are sure enough waking up to the fact that un less steps are taken at once to put this city in its proper place, at the head of the list of young cities in the State of Oregon, that the cities with less advantages and natural beauty than Oregon City, will outstrip her in the race for supremacy, will be able to hold aloft their banners and cry aloud to all the home seekers, "Watch our city grow" and without any advant ages while people will say, "I didn't know about Oregon City, hadn't heard much about it." At various times have hustling mer chants taken up the proposition of starting the same kind of a club that Is Making Eugene grow, the same that Is making Hood River famous, the same that is bringing the attention of thousands of Eastern people to the various sections, where Commercial Clubs have been formed, and then not just sit down and wait for the grass to grow under our feet, but to get right Into the harness and make things hum. Advertising pays. Some two weeks, ago one of our en terprising merchants, John Adams, started the ball rolling, got out a lit tle paper which read as follows: "We, the undersigned residents of the city of Oregon City and the Coun ty of Clackamas, believing the best Interests of the city and county re quires a good Commercial Club where people can meet for business, social and other purposes, as well as having a place where visitors may be enter tained and may be introduced to those who can interest thom In our city and county, and be the means of enlist ing new capital in enterprises that would be of great benefit to all, do therefore agree to form what shall be known as the Commercial Club of Oregon City, with Toonis and head quarters in some suitable location in Oregon City, and for that purpose do hereby subscribe and agree to pay as an initial fee the sum of $25, and to pay such monthly dues as may be de termined upon by vote of-the BUb- scrlbers to formation' of said Commer cial Club." Mr. Adams has been assisted by several business mont of the city and it Is very gratifying to know that about eighty names have been signed to the above paper. Tho pot Is boil ing, have we not enough interest in keeping Oregon City to tho front to take this matter right up and carry It to a successful termination. There are excellent rooms available at the present time where visitors could be entertained and given to understand that they are wanted in our midst, and that we will "put ourselves out" to let them come in. The Courier is buck of any proposi tion that will upbuild Oregon City and Clackamas County and urge up on the citizens who have not already subscribed to the above paper to see Mr. Adams or Doctor Somuier, who are hustling the organization, and get your name on the list. " MANY GAMES LAST SUNDAY GOLDEN WESTS GO DOWN BEFORE THE GRAYS. SUNSHINE CALLS OUT FANS Papermakers Take Another Bad Bump and Lose Two More Games. Canemah ball grounds were In fine shape for the game Sunday between Oregon City Grays, the crack inde pendent team of tho city and the Golden Wests, a colored team of North Portland, and a large nurabor from here and Portland, as well, witnessed the game. Scores were run up pretty high for either side, mid the result was 11 to 5 4n favor of the Grays. The Papermakers of this city, wet the Woodburn team in a double-header at Woodburn Sunday afternoon lu which the local .team was defeated by tho Woodburn bunch by scores of 4 to 1 and 10 to 2. The Papermakers are so far down the line thai It will hustle them to keep their heads out of water at the close of the season unless there is some better playing In the very near future. The game that was scheduled at Willamette diamond between tho West Side and the Stafford teams was postponed on acount of the Staffords not having a full team present. The game at Maple Lane between the Maple Lane and Willamette teams was won by the Maple Lane team, the score being 3 to 0. Card of Thanks. To the many kind relatives and friends, who watched In deep sym pathy with us, over-a faithful wife and loving mother, who so recently was called away, who comforted the father and children, with words and acts of kindness, and who watched over the doar ono, who has passed forever from our sight; to tho phy sician, whose efforts were of good faith; and to the minister, whose words at length were full of comfort and conso'Mion, we extend our ' sin cere thanks. WILLIAM SCHWABAUER, and Family.