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Newspaper Page TextCITY COURI 26th YEAR. OREGON CITY. OREGON. FRIDAY. DECEMBER 4, 1908 No 29, OREGON ER SUNDAY SCHOOL HOLDS ANNUAL Association Workers Have Enthusiastic Meeting A TWO DAYS SESSION Reports of 37 Schools Show Work To Be in Good Condition. The annual convention of the Clackamas County Sunday School As sociation was held in Caaby, on No vember 27 and 28. The attendance was Rood and great interest was shown in the program. The speakers from Portland were Mrs. W. F. Fowler, state superintendent of elementary work, who spoke on "The Oradle Koll and .Primary Work," and Rev. 0. A. Pinups, Held worker, who Bpoke both afternoon and even ing. His address on the "Louisville Convention" was flue and he gave a glowiug description of the. city and - described the people as typically Southern both in manners and hospi tality. Mrs. W. J. Weber of Can by spoke straight to the point in her talk on "Temperance Day" showing a practi cal experience in the work. All the papers and talks were evidently pre pared with car - and a real desire to help the workers Those taking part from Oregon Oity were Mrs. 1). 0. Latonrette, Mrs. O. 0. Brownell, Mrs. 0 A Nash, and Mrs. H. N. Smith, state superinten dent of teacher training. Reports were given of thirty-seven schools showing the Sunday school work on the whole to be in good con dition. Some of the special features of the convention were the Bung by a Canny quartette, Mrs. Douglas, Mrs. Blair, Prof. Mitts and Prof. Calabau ; a solo outitled "A Little Bit of Love," by Hev. Phipps, and the reciting the names of the books of the Bible by little six-year-old Earl Mack of Can by, who named every book from Gen esis to Revelation without the slight est pause Those attending from Oregon City were Mrs. 0. A. Nash, Mrs. Brown ell, Mrs. Latonrette, Mrs. Osborne, Mrs. Smith, Mrs. Van Way, Miss Minnie Case, Miss Jean White, Mrs. W. A. White. Rev. O. A. Marti and M-. Geo. Randall. The following officers were elpcted for the ensning year: President, Mrs. C. A. Nash j vice-president, Rev. O. A. Marti ; secretary and treasurei, Mrs. W A. White; temperance and good citizenship, W. J. Lewelliu of Springwater; elementary department, Mrs. W. J. Webster of Canby home department, Mrs. D. C. Latonrette, Oregon City ; teacher training, Mrs. H. N. Smith ; adult department, Rev. A. H. Mulkey of Gladstone. The next convention will be hold in Eslacada in 1909. Wherever Wheels Turn Electric Motors are Needed No matter what they drive or where they are These Anyone using power can profit by consulting Portland Railway, Light & Power Co. O. G. MILLERMent Oregon Qity, Oregon Havajoes Entertained. A number of former members ot the Navajo Club, a girl's' social organiza tion that figured prominently in this oity about two yearB ago, were enter tained Wednesday night at the home of Misses Edna and Ethel Parks. The principal featured the evening was a letter writing contest, all ot cue guests writing letters to Miss Mabel Francei, who is a member of the club and is at present teaching school Id Dodge. Miss Maud Moran received the first prize as the best letter writ er. After the letters were lead and the prize awarded, thty were bound into a neat little book aud sent to Miss France.-. After this unique con test was finished, cards aud dancing occupied the evening till a lata hour, when dainty refreshments were served by Miss Mabel Volkniar and Miss Maud Parks. Xiiose present were: Miss Ana Aldredge, Miss Vada Elli ott, Miss Ethel Parks, Miss Genevieve Capon, Miss Maud Moran, Miss Edna Parks. Miss liazol vranois, . Mips Bertha Eoerner, and Miss Olga Mc Olure. Will Produce "The Great Catastrophe " A number of local young people, in terested in amntour theatricals, wil present the two-aot comeily "The Great Catastrophe" in MoLoughliu Hall on the nigiit of Decern her 13, the last night of the fair that is to be held by the ladies of St. John's Oath olio Church for the benei't of the Mc Loughlin Institute. The members ot the cast are practicing faithfully, and judging from the excellent manner m winch they all assume their parts, me play will be one or tne most success fui'local talent productions ever held in Oregon City. Tie CHSt for the play follows: Jack Eennard, a val iant, lover, J. Frank Lonergan; Den nis Millikiu, who caused the catastro phe, Philip J. Siunott j Bon Trap, English coachman with expectations, Harry Gordon : John Drew, the old man himself, Dr. Clyde Mount; Violet Prew, Ins daughter, Miss Cis Barclay Pratt; Dorothea Primrose, a governess with nerves, Miss Martha Frances) Draper; Tilly Craig, a stiige-struck maid, Miss Kathryn Siunott. Hold Family Reunion. Mr. and Mrs. William 11. Paddock held a family reunion aud dinner at their residence , in Cauaiuah Inst Thursday afternoon. A number of members of the family resid ing outside of Oreaon City were pres ent, ano a sooial atteinoon was en joyed by all. Besides the members of the Paddock family, the following were present: Capt. Mark W. Lar- h ins of Chicago, Mr. and Mrs. Jesse A. Elliott, William Ellktt and Miss Grace Paddook, all of Portland, and Mr. and Mrs 11. W. Elliott and Mit-s Marjorie Paddock of West Oregon Oity. Foresters' Ball Pleasant Affair. The annual ball given Thanksgiving ve by the members of Oonrt Robin Hood No. 9, Foresters of America, was well attended, aud all present are loud in their praises of the admirable manner in which the lodge men con ducted their dance. Over 100 couples danced to the strains of Fox's orches tra. 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. CITY LOTS FOR JENNINGS LODGE Cutting Up Acreage Indicates a Growing Suburb. MANY SOCIAL EVENTS Entertainments and Home Comings News Notes Along the O. W. P. Miss Linda Welch, who is attend ing the University of Oregon at Eu gene, was visiting at the Lodge dur ing Thanksgiving week. Mr. and Mrs. J. P. Flnley of Port land spent a part of the week at the Flnley home at tnis place. On Wednesday afternoon some very pretty and appropriate exercises were hold at the school house. A great many of the mothers and others In the district attended and much credit is due to the teachers as well as the pupils for the able way in which the following program was rendered: Song ....Hail the Glad Thanksgiving School. Dialogue.Eecause God Thought of You Dora Roethe, Willard Slocum, Es ther Reeves and Helene Seeley. Memory of Gems Pupils. Recitation A Thankful Girl Doris Palnton. Song Dip, Boys, Dip the Oar Helene Palnton, Edna Ross, Ethel Hart. Recitation Thanksgiving Day Earl Boardman. Memory Gems by Pupils Review of Questions In History and Geography. Song L"Get Up." Allen and Sybil Brown. Recitation "Thanksgiving" Willie Spauldlng. The reading of three very good com positions by the teacher which were writen by the pupils on the subject, What I Have to be Thankful For." Mrs. Allen Brown then favored the school with a reading, "The Signs of the Times," and a song, "Over and Over," by the school, ended the pro gram. Thanksgiving passed very quietly at this place with family reunions, and a great many attended the foot ball game in the afternoon. Among the family reunions was one held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. George Morse, where their three daughters and son with their families were their guests. The five little grandchildren enjoyed the day playing games their mothers played at their grandmothers' some twenty years ago. A delightful gathering was held at the home of Mrs. Shaver on Friday afternoon, when she was assisted by her daughter, Mrs. Jacobs, and her granddaughter. Miss Arllne Shaver, in entertaining the Ladies' Club. Al most all the members, were present i '--. ' i - ' U - 'If 1 ; m I 1 - ii -i in it i ;' RT. REV. CHAS. SCADDINC Bishop of Oregon to and extended their best wishes and happy returns of the day to Mrs. Ja cobs, as it was her sixth wedding an niversary. Two members sent their regrets, which were read at the roll call. The business meeting was held and election df officers took place and tne following elected: Mrs. Morse, president; Mrs. Beckner, vice-president; Mrs. Allen Brown, secretary; Mrs. Pratt, treasurer. Each of the guests were given a silo of paper to draw a picture of some one present and Mrs. Brown s and Mrs. Smith's were considered the best and were awarded handsome prizes, which were some of Miss Shaver's own drawing and painting. Dainty and delicious refreshments were served, and a vote of thanks was extended to Mesdames Shaver and Jacobs for their hospital ity. Mesdames Hart and Smith were the guests of honor. Mr. and Mrs. Miller, of Medford, who have been visiting at the home of Mr. Redmond, left Monday for Port land, where Mr. Miller Is being treat ed, by a specialist, but expect to re turn here in the near future, as they are very much delighted with this place. Mr. Hart has just completed stain ing the store building and Mr. Rice expects a car-load of goods to arrive the fore part of the week. Besides having groceries and provisions, he win carry teed and hardware. I. J. Morris and Miss Grace Lewis Morris have returned from Steamboat. Jackson county, Oregon, and seem very glad to get back to the Lodge. Mr. Smith, of Portland, and Mr. Morris are cutting up their acreage Into lots and Jennings Avenue pre sented a very busy appearance on Monday, as a number of people were out looking up suitable locations. Among the sick this week there are a number who are confined to their homes. Among them are Mrs. J. B Evans, Mrs. Boardman, Mary Jane Palnton, and Mr. Spooner and Mrs. Barnhart, but at this writing the two latter are improving. Mrs. Frank Pratt will entertain the Ladles' Club on Tuesday, December 8, at her home, and all members are urged to be present to perfect their plans for their bazaar and old fash ioned school, which will be held on December 12 at the home of Mrs. Morse. H. C. Palnton is drilling a well for Mr. Hampton, on his property on the river front. Mr. McClure Is digging a cellar on his property at the west end of Jen nings avenue. Mr. and Mrs. Holden and family of Sellwood visited at the home of the latters' father, L. Wilcox, on Sunday. Little Helene Seeley is attending the school here, making 24 pupils who are now enrolled. Mr. and Mrs. Olson, who camped on the Willamette at this place during the summer, are rejoicing over the arrival of a baby girl, who came to their home Thanksgiving week. Mr. and Mrs. G. J. Nuemelstor. of Tacoma, who are spending their hon eymoon In Portland, spent Friday at the Spooner home. Mrs. Neumelster was formerly Miss Eva Blackwell, who resided in Oregon City at one time, and is a nelce of Mr. Spooner. The other guests who enjoyed the hospitality of Mr. and Mrs. Spooner during Thanksgiving week were Misses Nelson, Linda Welch, Flossie Jennings and Messrs. Clare Jennings and Sharp, all of Portland. Arrests Much-Sought nan. Earl Rife was arrested in this city Tuesday by Constable F. A. Miles on telegraphio description furnished by the authorities of Polk county. The crime for which Kife is wanted is that of burglary. He was working in a batcher shop in Independence, and bout a week ago, entered the shop at night, purloiued a number of butcher implements, ransacked the cash register, and mad) a hasty exit rrom cue community. Letter Dir. List of unclaimed letters at the Or egon City poBtoltice for week ending Dec. 4, laoa: Women's List Barcus. Rebeca; Smith, Mrs. H. L. : Swart, Mrs. T. O. (8); Shepherd, Mrs. Mattie; Trul- anger, Mrs. U. Men i List Bland, Jas. II. : Mc Gregor, F. W. ; Webb, J. N. (2). Miss Essie Block, who lias been vis iting friends in Seattle for three weeks, returned to her home in this oity Wednesday. Lecture in Oregon City HOLDUP WITH OUT TRIMMINGS Oregon City Man Plays Prac tical Joke and is Hauled In POINTS FINGER AT MEN Cops Happen on Scene and Request Smithy to Tell Troubles to Chief Jack Horn, the Oregon City black smith, who wis arrested in Portland Thanksgiving liight on charge of holding up throe men, was bound over to the circuit court, which will con vene in a short time. Sergeant Goltz aud Patrolman Potter of tho Portland police were crossing the Burnside street bridge on n car on the night of the event, and noticed thrja men with their hands in trio-air, with a fourth man pointing at them. Ou arriving on the scene, they found that instead of levelling a murderous looking smoke gun, Horn had pointed his fingers, commanding them to throw up their hands. His victims, Lester, Charles and Henry Nelson, three ce ment workers, residing on Margue rite street, are firm in their state monts that Horn never allied them for a cent, and say that thoy believe Horn's story that he had boon drink ing, aud mistaking oue of thorn for a friend lie had been with earlior in the evening, was playing a jnke. His preseno. on the bridge at the time is easily explained, as hn had made ar rangements to spend t e night at the home of his brother-in-law and sister, Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Herrick, who re side iu the viciuity of tho Woodlawn switch, and Horn whh waiting for a sar to go out tlrere. Oue of the Port land papers states that Horn started to fight, but after the use of tlioir uight sticks, the officers persuaded him to come along and be quiet. This story is laughed at by friends of the accused mau, as lie is an exceptionally strong fellow, well skilled iu the use of his hats, und they are positive that he would have no difficulty indisposing of the pair of Gritzuiachor's assis tants. Horn was arraignod in the police oourt Tuesday afternoon oil charge of assault with Intent to rob, aud was bound over to the circuit court He was transferred from the city to the county bastilo. Goodfellow-Morrls Nuptials. A quiet wedding occurred at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Good fellow Wednesday evening, when their daughter, Miss Margaret Goodfollow, became the wife of Dr. Louis L. Mor ris. The ceremony, which was per formed by Rev. T. F. Bowen, pastor of St. Paul's Episcopal Church, was witnessed by the immediate relatives and a few Intimate friends. Miss Marjorie Caufleld acted as bridesmaid, while Fred Nelson was the best man. After the ceremony, the newly wedded pair went from the home of the bride's parents to the cottage on Tenth and Railroad streets which they have fur nished, and will reside there In the future. - The bride is well known In this city, having lived here since her childhood. She taught In the public schools here for several years, but of late has been connected with the local office of the United States Fish Com mission. The groom Is counted among the most popular young men in the city, and for some years, has prac ticed dentistry here. Presbyterian Entertainment, The members of the Presbyterian churcb. of this city were pleasantly en tertained at the Presbyterian manse on Seventh and Jefferson streets, Tuesday evening. The evening was spent in a social manner, and tempt ing refreshments were served. About eighty were present at the affair. Mrs. Christina Yoon; and family desire to exprf-iiB their gfnocro grati tude to their friends and neighbors fo' the assistance and sympathy re ceived during their recent bereavement. Highlands Meet Defeat. The Highlands, a Portland football team, met defeat at the hands of an eleven composed of local young men at Willamette iJield Thanksgiving, the score being 5 to 0. From the time the whistle blew at the start till time was called at the finish of the contest, both teams fought like demons. The only touch dowu came in the first half when Montgomery, soonrintt the ball on a tumlile, raced aoross the Highland goal line, dole, who played right half for the Oregon City aggregation, was easilv the star of the game, and at all times was good for substantial gams The manner in which Mo dure, Moire, White and Freeman played, both on the offensive and ds fensive, was, to suy the leant, classy. Following is the lineup of the two teams : Oregon City : Highland : McClure REL Thomas Montgomery RTL Shnh Long ROL Lewis Koernnr 0 Brown Jefferson LGR Cross Ott LTR Kidder Freeman LER - Thomas Green Q Johnson Colo RUB Smithson Moore LHB Miller White F Jones Referoe, Carl Moore; tima keepers, Wtllace Caufiold and George Browu; Linesmen, Alvah Grout aud Waldo Caufleld. Literary Society to Hold Meeting . The literary society of the Barclay High School is me-ting with great gurcosa and the students are taking great interest in its welfare. The society meotings are held twioe a mouth, and on these occasions excel lent literary and nimical programs are rendered. The regular meeting will be held in the school building this afternoon, and the following program has been arranged for tin oc casion: Piuiio solo, Miss Alice Goet tling; song, Misses Evelyn Harding, Mary Koos, Lillian Griensaii aud Madwe Briglitbill ; reading. Miss Hel en ingiohrecht; debate, "Resolved, that ii is for the best interests of the United States to build and maintain a largor navy." Affirmative, Kay Scuit, Bess Warner, Bernard Gard: negative, Ray Welsh, Ethel Pursiful, May Ion Smdow j song, Thornton Howard, Milton Nobel, Bothwell Aisou and Millard Gillett; reading, Edward Vonderahe ; piano solo, Clara Deuto. forest Grove High Defeats Barclay. The members ot the Ba clay High School foutba'l squad returned to this city Saturday uight from Forest Grove, where at the hands of the Frr est Grove Higli School they went down to defeat, the soore being 11 to 0. Tlw only roason the bors have for explaining their defeat is the fact that their oppomnts outweighed them, and their btvckhold wns com p sod of giants who were able tu tear through the Barclay liue for substan tial gains. Protessor Goetz, who coaches the local tcinr, says that the Barclay team had tho Indian sign on their opponents when it came to play ing the game, but .with weight agaiust thnui, thoy were nnnblo to make as good a showing as thoy would have likod to. Two touch downs and a goal constituted the scoring iu the coutest. Report ol Henrlcl School. The roport for the mouth ending November 19 is as follows: Mniiilir nt rluva funulif. lit TCiini. bre of days' attendance, 40(1. Nnmber oi days abtouce, la. Nuuibor or times tardy, 9. Tne following pupils were neither absent nor Urdy : Amelia, Martha, Mary and Bertha Eggiinann, Myrtlo Mnralt, Uda and Nona May, David Myrick, Maud and Noilie Banks, Irene, Lloyd and Ethel Honrioi, Edith Hartnell and Arvou Parry. Visitors are alwavs welcome. Par ent-) aro especially invited. E. lilulim, toacher. Greenpolnt Hose Co, Elects Officers. Greenpoint Hose Company No. 5 met Tuesday night In their hall In regular session, and after attending to the regular business, elected the following officers : President, John Gleason; foreman, Mike Long; assist ant foreman, David Jones; second as sistant foreman, John Hosey; secre tary, Ben Baxter; treasurer, George Griffith. No candidates were nomi nated for department offices. Barclay-ParkplaceGame Today. The football team" of the Park place High School and the Barclay High School will play at Willamette field Friday afternoon. The manage ment of the Barolay team are nego tiating to play a return game hure with the Forest Grove High School ou Saturday, Docember 13. Will Hold Service In Milwaukee. The Rev, T. F. Bowen, pastor of St. Paul's Episcopal church of Oregon City, will hold service at St. John's Episcopal church in Milwaukee next Sunday evening at half past seven. All residents of that place are cor dially invited to attend. Gladstone Church of Christ, A. H. Mulkey, pastor. Services uuxt Sun day as follows : Sunday school at 10 a.m. Theme at 11 a. m. "The activ ity of Bulrlshness. " Theme at 7:80 p.m. "Fruitful Confession. " The plasterers are at work on the church, the windows are a thing of beauty. Iho Aid rooms are ueally arranged and the first supper in the basement was in every way a success. A Dangerous Operation. is the removal of the appendix hy a surgeon. No one who takes Dr. King's New Life Pills is ever subject ed to this lrightful ordeal. Tney work os quietly you don't feel them. Thoy euro constipation, headache, liilioumh hi and malaria. 25o, at Joues Drug Co. 's drug store. Congressman William Lorimer of Chicago, member ot the River and Hartior Commit tu, is making au ex tended visit to many of the important harbors of the Pacific coast. He gavu the Colombia river special attention, WILL VOTE FOR CITY OFFICERS General Election to Occur on Mor day December 7uv BUT VERY LITTLE DOING W. E. Carll Has No 'Oppositions-City Treas. Latour ette to be Re elected , There is little doing In the City po litical circles this year as the record of the present Incumbents has been such that all have been satisfied and there are none who think that they can do better and hence no opposition. Mayor Carll has shown his executive ability throughout the year In the careful handling of the city's affairs, and the City Treasurer, M. D. Lat ourette, has gained the confidence o citizens generally by his thorough at tention to the affairs of his depart ment. Four councilmen are to be voted for. A councilman In Ward 1 for a term of three years; and councilmen for each of the following: Ward 1, for the .term of two years; Ward 2, for the term of three years; Ward 3, for the term of three years. The polls will be open from 9 A. M. to 7 P. M. next Monday, December 7th, and the voting will be done at the following places: Ward No. 1. Cataract Engine House, corner Third and Main streets. Ward No. 2, Fountain Hose Com pany Engine House on Main street be tween Seventh and Eighth streets. Ward No. 3, Engine House of Hose Company No. 3, on J. Q. Adams street between Seventh and Eighth. There has been appointed by the council of Oregon City the following persons to act as judges and clerks of city election: Ward No. 1 Judges: G. R. H. Mil ler, W. L. Uttle and H. W. Trembath; clerks, J. E. Rhoades and A. H. Schram. Ward No, 2 Judges: John Flnu- cane, S. S. Walker and Henry Mtley; clerks, L. A. Nobel and M. P. Chap man. Ward No. 3 Judges: E. W. Scott, Samuel Francis and C. S. Fuge; clerks, Elmer Dixon and A. S. Hunt SOMETHING DOINQ IN FRATER NAL BROTHERHOOD CIR CLES IN OREGON CITY. The Fraternal blotherhood- has on a campaign for 250 candidates to be Initiated the fore part of February at the Armory In this city, the same opening on November 11, since which time 68 candidates have been obligated to hold over awaiting the class Initiation. F. E. Taylor, state manager of the order, is personally taking charge of the work. On Mon day night last thirty-one lined up at the altar for obligation, and from present Indications that many more will be on hand at the next meeting. Hon. John A. Jeffrey, Past President of Portland lodge, No. 209, of Port land, was present on Monday and de livered a most Impressive address. Some of our moBt prominent business men became members of the order at this meeting. On Wednesday night, December 9, Judge R. G. Morrow of Portland will be present to address the members of the local lodge. On the night ot the class Initiation fully 1,000 visiting members are ex pected to come to Oregon City by special car from Portland. The es cort teams of Eugene, Multnomah, Portland, Sellwood and Albina lodges of Portland, along with the St. Johns team, will be present to assist In the initiation. Hon. James A. Foshay, for thirteen years superintendent of city schools of Los Angeles, now Supreme President of the order, will be pres ent to conduct initiatory ceremonies. Parkplace 8chool Notes. Owing to the tardiness of the De bating Society In deciding to re-enter the State Debating League, Park place was afforded no position In the League, and will have to mane us own arrangements for lnterscholas tlc debates. Challenges have been sent to the Hlllsboro and Forest Grove high schools, and the Society expects to challenge, also, a number of the neighboring schools. Prof. Barnes, of Hlllsboro High School visited P. H. S. Tuesday after noon. Mr. Barnes and Mr. Wllkerson made partial plans for a debate be tween Parkplace and Hlllsboro, to be held some time after Christmas. The visiting committee ot the Edu cational Club, consisting of Mr. Holmes, 0. L. Clyde and Mrs. Fraser, visited school Tuesday. Mr. Holmes gave an Instructive talk on "The Trials of a Postmaster," speaking of some very common faults In letter mailing. Mr. Clyde talked very inter estingly about the public school of fifty years ago. The grammar school tntertained Itself and a number of visitors by a Thanksgiving program, Wednesday afternoon. The school sent a large Thanksgiving offering to the Boys' and Girls' Aid Society. Everette Taylor, formerly a pupil of Parkulace, and now a student of O. A. C, visited the high school Wed nesday afternoon. Carl Lake bruised his face by fall ing on the pavement, quite recently. Thanksgiving Song Service. One of the most pleasant church af fairs of the Thanksgiving season was the sacred song service held Sunday evening at the Presbyterian Church. The attendance was very good, and all are loud in their praises of the choir for the excellent rendition of the program. The Presbyterian choir Is composed of seven voices, and sev eral of the members are among the best singers in the city. Under the efficient leadership of Mrs. Leon Des Larzes, this organization is earning an enviable reputation.