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Newspaper Page TextCITY COU 26th YEAR. OREGON CITY. OREGON. FRDAY. DECEMBER 25, 1908 No 32. ua erry OREGON .RIER We Wish Yo Jvt SMsta LINE MAN HAS CLOSE CALL WALTER SMITH, LOCAL ELEC TRICIAN, NARROWLY ES CAPES DEATH.' STRAP SAVED HIS LIFE Safety Was Fastened, 60 A Fall of 100 Feet was Averted Smith's Hands Burned By (Current. Walter D. Smith, the well known lineman with the.Paclflc telephone ex change, In this city, had a close call from being electrocuted last Tuesday morning. He climbed a pole at the west end of the suspension bridge to make some repairs on the line at that point, and in the course of his work he undertook to move a piece of dead wire cable, which was wound around the pole. By some means, the cable had got In contact 'with the electric car wire, which was charged with about COO volts of the electric current, and Mr. Smith, on touching the cable, received the full voltage, his hand being severely burn ed as a result. The shock caused him to fall to the hand rail of the bridge. Had ho sot taken the precaution to secure himself to the pole with his safety belt, before he started to work, he would have been precipitated to the ground on the river bank 100 feet below. New Era. The gentle patter of the rain heard ou the roof is preferable to an Ore gonlan rather than is snowy or freez ing weather. We only had a taste of what eastern people had several square meals of. 26 degrees above was the lowest here. Ye scribe saw a man hugging the topmost part of a windmill tower, near Mt. Pleasant Tuesday, fanning himself by propelling the wind mill with one hand. We are wondering if this same man uses a cake of ice for a pillow In real summer weather. It's "Hello Burt" McArthur, since Tuesday, on our line. Martha Tauscher, aged 6 years, died on Friday of last week of diph theria and was buried at the Catho lic cemetery here Saturday. "Dick" Rlef, of Wisconsin, is visit ing his uncle, Joseph Rlef and fam ily this week. Mr. Rlef was here less than two years ago. Misses Anna and Josle Sevcik of Wherever Wheels Turn f 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. G. G. MILLER,lMent Oregon 2ity9 Oregon Portland are visiting their brothers, Joe and Wesley. Herman Mader, a student of Berk ley, Cal., spent "several days the fore part of the week at the Bradtle home. Mr. Mader will resume his studies after the holidays. - The New Era Mutual Telephone Co. will hold their annual meeting on Tuesday, January 5, and every stock holder should be present as import ant business will be transacted. Mr. and Mrs. Ed. Bradtl, of Can by, spent Sunday with the former's parents here. The McCord shooting match Sun day was attended by several of our young nimrods and in consequence the boys are well prepared for a Christ mas feast. AlUe Anthony made a business trip Sunday morning to Canby. Ed Spulak of Cotton, is spending the holldaya with his mother on the farm. Mr. Hannifin, of Oregon City, was a guest of Mr. Wluk, Monday. Mrs. J. L. Hoffman and daughter te'!a were stepping In Canby Tues day. Among those from here who were In Oregon City Tuesday were Mrs. Emma BoberK. Mr. and Mrs. Burt Mc. Arthur, Mrs. G. H. Brown, John Kais er, Elmer Veteto, William Heerdt and Raymond Rlef. Henry Hougham of Portland passed through here en route for Canby Sun day morning. ' Mrs. H. P. Wink was shopping in Oregon City, Wednesday. FLORIDA WILL SHOW NORTHWEST'S APPLES Levi Grant Monroe, secretary of the commercial orgimization snd secre tary of tne Washington Horticultural association, has received an invitation from the manager of the Florida State Fair association to send an exhibit to the southern city and lie will begin arrangements at once. He said: "1 am glad of the opportunity of sending some of the ' apples grown iu the Northwest country to Tampa, as it will give mauy of those who are un able to come to the National Apple Show in Spokane a chance to see what we are doing in fruit, culture in this port of a practically new country. It is likely that several members of our organizations w 11' go to Florida to take in the fair and visit in various parts of the state." Vesper Stellas' Xmas Dance One of the grandest social events of the scasou wilt be the ball given Christmas niffht in the Armory hall oy the Vesper Stellas, a social organ ization composed of some of the most prominent yonng men in Oregon City. The hull wih bd decorated especially for the occasio 1, and masio will be furnshtd by Parson's fall orchestra 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, jGrocers, Launderers, Housekeepers, Jewelers, Machinests, Printers, Woodworkers. MOLALLA ROAD NOW ASSURED Articles of Incorporation will be Filed for Clackamas Southern Ry. Co. SWIFT IS STOCKHOLDER Electric Line ill Extend to Scotts Mills and will Pen etrate Rich Region Attorney O. D. Eby returned to this city, on Wednesday, from Molalla, where he was summoned on Monday, to attend a meeting of solid progres sive public-spirited men of that city and vicinity, held yesterday, for the purpose of organizing a company to build and operate an electric railway line from Oregon City to Scott's Mills. F. M. Swift, the well-known pro moter of Portland, was present and addressed the meeting, outlining the plan of operating, and the route of the proposed road. Among the prom inent residents of the Molalla coun try present were, J. R. Cole, George B. Adams, Oliver Robins, H. A. Tay lor, T. S. Stlpp, P. L. Schmale and Silas Wright. It was decided to incorporate and to capitalize the company Into 10,000 shares of $100 each. The road will he known as the Clackamas Southern Railway. The new road will open up a new rich country for development and in dustries. It will be about thirty miles in length, and will tap rich mining, lumber and farming regions, connect ing them with trunk lines. As there is an abundance of water power still unappropriated in the Mo lalla River, Butte Creek, and -several mountain streams in the country to be opened by the proposed line, and the question of transportation being solved, here will be a good field for manufacturing Industries and a mar ket for the products. Several thousand dollars worth of shares were subscribed to at the meet ing. A committee will be appointed to solicit sales of stock from the resi dents along the right of way of the new lice and the approximate vicin ity, and the committee expect that that farmers living along the route of the proposed line will take at least $100 worth of shares each, which may be paid for In cash, labor or material for construction. It is the intention of the company to commence building operations In the early spring, and the work will be finished as soon as possible. As it will be a benefit to this city, In the way of bringing a large trade to the place, and as a large amount of Its earnings will be spent here, it should receive the support, assistance and indorsement of the business peo ple of Oregon City. The Eagles Will Fly Around their Second Christmas Tree. Oregon City Aerie, No. 997, Frater nal Order of Eagles, will hold their second annual Christmas tree, on Christmas night, at Knapp's Hall. The members of the order, with their families and Invited guests will be present. Santa Claus, with his rein deer will be on hand, and the fruits of the tree will be distributed. The following program will be rendered: Overture, Farmer's Orchestra; opening address, Mayor W. E. Carll; speak ers of the evening, G. B., Dimlck, A. M. Sinnott, O. W. Eastham; song, "Is It very far to Heaven?" Bby Brooke; recitation, "A Christmas AdWhture," Miss Harriet Parker; song, duet, "Smarty, Smarty," Miss Viola Beau- Uau and Baby Brooks; recitation, "Kris Kringle's Surprise," Miss Edith Dixon; Instrumental selection, Telford mandolin orchestra; recitation, Miss Magone; musical selection, G. and D. Patterson; recitation, "The Jiner," Miss Kathryn Sinnott; Instrumental selection, Telford's orchestra; bagpipe selections, J. Jack; organ voluntary, Prof. W. G. Langford; solo, "Good night," Miss Viola Beauliau; dancing, music by Farmer's orchestra. DOWN THE LINE Jennings Lodge. Merry Christmas to one and all and may we all this Xmas of 1908 get its full meaning. Rev. William E. Bar ton has worded It so well by saying: "Life is a Christmas Stocking. It Is long and deep. We cannot see the bottom of it; nor reach our presents with a single snatch, but we may take our blessings from the top, one at a time, gratefully but not too fast or eagerly; enjoy them and be 'gen erous with them, and reach down again. When you have pulled out all the gifts you thought were there, search yet another time; for some of the dearest gifts of the love of God are hidden' so deep that we find them only when we have come to believe that life is empty and sad, just when most we need to find the choicest and best of all the secrets of His never falling goodness toward His child ren." Owing to a little delay in getting the chimney built to the chapel the Christmas exercises will be held on Christmas night, instead of December 23, as was planned. A very choice program has been arranged, and we feel sure that our first Christmas tree at this place will be a success. The many friends of Mrs. Allen Brown will be pained to hear that death has visited her family In Kan sas twice within a week. The first was her aunt, Mrs. Watson, .who was very prominent In the educational work in Kansas. And on December 13, her grandmother, Mrs. J. P. Ma ther, passed away at the home of Mrs. Brown's mother . in Emporia, Kansas, at the age of 88 years. Mrs. Brown has the heartfelt sympathy of the entire community in her bereave ment. George M. Farleigh leaves this week for Alberta, Canada, to be absent a fortnight. He expects to visit Vic toria, and Vancouver, B. C. At a meeting of the Sunday school workers in Oregon City during last week, a teachers' training class was organized and one of our well known people, Mrs. Howard Smith, was elect ed for the Bible study division. Miss Lottie Zimmerman, of Con cord, visited our school on Monday and called on Miss Helen Palnton. Miss Helen Blackwell, of Oregon City, was an over Saturday visitor at the Wilcox home. Mr. and Mrs. Wilcox and Naomi and Kenneth spent two days of last week visiting Portland and Sollwood friends. Master Earl Boardman was nine years old on December 20, and In honor of the event, on Saturday his little playmates were " invited to a birthday super at the home of his grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. G. D. Boardman. Music and games were indulged in and at 5 o'clock his little guests sat down to a most delicious birthday supper. Little Earl proved himself a most charming host, Those present were:' Harold and Jennie Pratt, Doris Palnton, Willard Slocum, Annie and Glen Russell, Arthur and Bessie Roberts, Reginald, Ross and Earl Boardman. Some very pretty little remembrances were given him. It seems very nice to see on our streets a new delivery wagon with Jennings Lodge on It. We hope all will patronize our new store and help keep a good thing In the Lodge. We are also pleased to see the Oak Grove meat wagon on our Btreets. Dr. Rice, of Vancouver, Wash, spent Sunday with relatives In thiB place. Allen Brown, Jr. and Little Louisa Martin are on the sick list. Miss Mason, of London, Ontario, and Portland, were guests at the Spooner home on Sunday. Mrs. Barnhart, Mrs. William Flnley and children went to Portland oni Monday to meet Mr. Flnley, who re turned there from an extended lecture tour in Boston and other prominent eastern cities, H. L. Palnton has completed a well for H. G. Rice. Mr. Post and Miss Nellie Post have returned from South Bend, Wash., and will spend a few days with their sis ter, Mrs. Bert Boardman, before their return to their home in Prinevllle. ' ' C. O. Perry of Maple Lane transact ed business in the county seat Tuesday. CITY AIRS FOR GLADSTONE Thriving Center Wishes to In Corporate Issues Call HAS A NEW POSTMASTER Fine Location Makes Growth cf New Town Assured There iB a movement on foot among the residents ot Gladstone to incorpor ate that thriving village into a muni uipality. A meeting for that purpose has been called for Monday evening at 8 o'olock, December 28. All r?si deuts interested are urgently request ed to be preBent to the end that a full expression may be bad as to the ad visability of taking city airs at this time. P. G. Wells has received his ap pointment as postmaster of Gladstone and this is one more step towards the npbuildiug ot this thriving com munity. Services at St. John's Catholic Church. First Mass at 8 o'clock, with Eng lish sermon. Second Mass at 9:15, with German sermon. High Mass at 10:30. The choir has prepared Hamma's mass In G minor for this occasion. At the offertory, a new "Motet For Christmas" will be rendered, the tenor solos by Nicholas Mlchels and J. Frank Lonergan, and they will be assisted by a full quar tette chorus. Following are the mem bers of the choir: Organist, Miss L. Draper; sopranos, Mrs. Ed. Sheahan, Mrs. John Moore, Miss Cis Pratt, Miss Marie Friederichs, and Miss Veta Kelly; altos, Miss Anna Michels and Miss Martha Frances Draper; tenors, Nicholas Mlchels and J. Frank Loner gan; bass, Frank Rotter, Sr. St. Paul's Christmas Service. Christmas day services at St. Paul's church, beginning at 10:80, Proces sional hymn, "Hark! The Horald Angels Sing. " Old Christmas enrol, "I Saw Three Ships." Veniti. Te Deum, Boskerch. Benedictus, Cogs well; solo by Mrs. Augusta. Warner. Hymns, "O Little Town of Bethle hem," Gloria Tibi, Laus Christi Sermon. Christmas Anthem, "There Were Shepherds Abiding in the Fields," solos by Miss Mabel Morse and Mr. Honry Pnsey. "Snrs&ra Co da, and Sanctus " Communion hymn, "Bread of the World. Hymn, "Angels from the Realms of Glory." Carol, "The Holly and the Ivy." Recessional, U Uome All ie Faith ful." The offerings will be for the aged and infirm clergy fund. THROWN OUT OP BUGGY Mr. and Mrs. Charles Kugleman In Run away. Mrs. Kugieman Injured Mr. and Mrs. Charles Kugletnan, woll known throughout the couuty, met, with a severe aocident Saturday afternoon while riding along Four teenth street. For soiut unaccount able reason, the horses they were driv ing became triglitenod and ran away. Running too close to the sidewalk. hie wagon was turned over, while the occupuuts were thrown out of the veluclt causing Mis. nugieman to re ceive severe internal injuries. The niured womau was taken as soon as possible to the home of Mrs. John Gleuson, where medical aid wa ad ministered bv Dr. Sommer. She was moved later to the residence of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas HiirtmHii. While badly brulsud and shaken. Mr. Kugle niau s injuries are not of a serious nature Gypsies Honor Miss Daulton The Gypsies met Saturday night at the home of the MisseB Helen and Bessie Daulton on the West Side, the occasion being the birthdsy of Miss Holo n Daulton. Sne was presented with a beautiful brooch. The evening was spent in an informal manner, and refreshments were served. These who were present were: Miss Aimee Bollaok. Mrs. Louis A. Morris, Mrs. Mortimer Latoorette, MiHS Helen Daulton, MiHS Bessie Daulton, Miss Cis Pratt, Miss Emily O'Malley, Miss Bess Kelly, Miss Zida Goldsmith, Miss Edith Cheney and Miss Ivan Gordon. DERTHICK CLUB'S XMAS. TREE Members of Weil Known Ladies' Organ ization Royally Entertained by Mrs. McAlpin The Derthifk Club held a very in teresting meeting last Friday at the home ot Mrs. Robort McAlpin in Gladstone. "Tristinn and Isolde" was read by Mrs. J. W. Moffatt, as was also the story of the opera. Mrs. H. L. L Clarke's rendition of "My Tongue Upheld Before the Host," was well received, and she responded to the enchore by playing a march from Tannliaoser. An interesting ar ticle written by Mil. V. A. Sommer, who saw the Berlin production of "Tristian and Isoldo, " was read, telling of some of the quaint customs of the German theater-goers, and of features of the production. Thin was followed by Mrs. Theodore Osmond's notes on the opera, after which a Christmas tree was the oenter of at traction. Santa Clans was conspicu ous by his absence, so the guests each selected a package from beneath the tree, and these, upon being opened, were found to contain handsome sou venirs of the occasion. After the presents were distributed, dainty re freshments were enjoyed. Those pres ent at the meeting were: Mrs. H. L. L. Clarke, Mrs. Anna Hayes, Mrs. Theodore Osmund, Mrs. John W. Moffatt, Mrs. John W. Loder, Mrs. R. O. Ganong, Mrs. Hiram E. Straight, Mrs. W. S. U'Ken, Mrs. W. A, Diuiick, Mrs. L. L. Porter, Mrs. Eber A. Chapman, Mrs. Lew ellyn Adams, Mrs. Leonard L. Pink ens, Mrs. Ross Charnian, Mrs. Carl Joehuke, Mrs. S. O. Dilman, Mrs. Robert MoAlpin, Mjbb Muriel Stevens, Miss Mar jorie Cau.lold. DIES OF PNEUMONIA Emma Hanson, Aged Eleven years Suc cumbed to Severe Attack Friday. Emma Hanson, the eleven-year-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Peter Han- si n of the West Side, died Friday at the family residence. Death was due to a severe attack of pneumonia. The runeral services were held Sunday af ternoon in the Zion Lutheran church under the direction of Hev. W. II. Kraxeberger, and the remains were laid at rest in Mountain View Ceme tery. A large number of friends of the bereaved tainily followed the re mains to t ho grave. SHERIFF BEATTIE IS ONE DEFENDANT F. J. Epler Asks That He Be Restrained from Selling Certain Property Fred J. Epler haB Instituted a suit in the Circuit Court against R. B. Beatle, as sheriff of Clackamas Coun ty, and Mary A. Stark, and has peti tioned for an order restraining the sheriff from selling some land under dispute at public auction. On Apr1!! 13, the plaintiff was deed ed the land in question, four tracts In this county, containing about 150 acres, by Sabrlna and John H. Epler. On November 7, Mary Stark through the Circuit court of Multnomah coun ty, recovered a judgment against Sa brlna and John H. E. Epler for $4,- 500 and Interest, and an execution was Issued out of Multnomah County sheriff Beatle, directing him to sell the property of the defendants of the Multnomah county suit at public auc tion on December 26. The complaint states that at the time the execution was issued, the property did not belong to the de fendants, so the judgment Is not a lien. The plaintiff prays the court for an order restraining the sheriff from selling the property until a fur ther order is Issued from the court. WILL HOLD WATCH SERVICE Baptists Will Bid Fsrcwell to Old Year and Usher la New Wltb Sum sod Prayer. The First Baptist ohurch of Oregon City will hold a "watoh night ser vice" this year ou the last night o' the old year, December 81, 1U08. It will begin promptly at 9:00 p. m. and close aftor the now yeHr Iihh beu UBhered in. It will consist cf song, prayer, testimony, scripture recita tiou, baptism and a sermon by Rev. Erastns A. Smith,, pastor of the Ar ista Baptist church, of Portland. Mr. Smith is a former Oregon City boy. He was converted in this church and many will remember him for his curli est and aggressive christian work. This will be a unique service in many ways and the Oregon City publio is cordially invited. Ogle Mountain Holidays T. P. Fairolough, superintendent of the Ogle Mountain Mines, accom panied by Charles Early, Jauiea Hut ion aud Douglas Thome, arrived in this city from the mines on Tuesday morning, to remain until the New Year. Mr. Fairnlongh reports a rich strike recently made, oil the grounds, of a wide free gold bearing ledge, ich with largo scales of flake gold, aud brought some samples with him bearing large flakes of the precious metal. In addition to the newly un covered ledge is a wide ledge contain ing ooutact veins of gold, silver, lead aud copper ores. The latter ores are being treated by a concentrator, and the concentrates will be smelted in the spiiug, a smelter being iu course of construction. Th"re are nw 20, (XX) worth ot these ores on the dump to be treated. The present force of men at the mines will cou tinue to mine and extract tlio ores, both free and base, aud a force of men will be at work in the spring in the mill, oonoentrator aud smelter. The minors report snow on the ground np in the hills and a rough passage toward this oity, between the mines and Molalla. State Bank ol Milwaukee Papers were filed with the clerk of Clackamas nounty Wednesday for the incorporation of the First State Bsnk of Milwaukee, Milwaukee, Ore. Mil waukee is growing and is one of Port laud's most popular suburbs and has needed a good banking institution for tome time, and this move is surely in the right direction. The incorporators are A. L. Bolstad, N. B, Harvey, W. A. Shewman, Jr., aud J. P Shaw. W. A Heylman of Estacuda, was in the city Wednesday trausaoting business. FRATERNALS GOING SOME Brotherhood Lodge Prepares A Great Event CLASS OF 250 CANDIDATES Will be Initiated February 15 by Supreme President J. A. Foshay On February 15, Oregon City will witness one of the largest fraternity endeavors ever attempted in this or any other city, for that matter. The Fraternal Brotherhood, under the mauagemeut of F. E. Taylor, state deputy supreme president, has for some time been in the throes of au immense campaign. It was instituted Inst mouth and culmisates February 15 with a class ranging around 250 new members. 'This is something very unusual and has been exoeeded but very few times in the history of the nation's lodgos. The initiation will be attended by the present niern bdrship, aboot 360, and there will also attend delegates from several sur rounding cities, including Portland, Vancouver, St. Johns, eto , who will come in special cars and will number around soveral hundred. Hun Jumes A. Foshay, who is well known in the educational wcrld, having beon superintendent of oity schools of Los Angeles for 13 years, also in Maouio circles, being the past commander, Kniglic Temp late of the same city, and past grand master A. F. & A M., has wired Mr. Taylor that he will he present Febru ary 15 to initiate the cIhss. Jbb. F. Nelson, oounty assessor, will be the chairman ot the evening. Edward G. Pro, deputy supreme pres ident of the order, of Por laud, is also iu this oity and mis done exceptional woik in connection with the great campaign. A large number of applications are pouring into the home office daily aud from present indications it appears the number iu the new cIubs may even exceed the 250 set out for at the start of the campaign. Without Credentials Women in the garb of Catholio nuns have been solioitinir aid from business men and other people in this city, the early part of this week, for a sanator ium which they are conduct ng at Couter, on the O. W. P. . Railway, and representing themselves as Bene dictine Sisters. As such they have no recognition from the Catholio church or the mother house or Bene- dlotine Sisters, at Mount AugoL Any Bisters of any order ot nuns, if not impostors, will not solicit aid of any kind in any community, without proper credentials trom the bishop ot the diocese, and also the parish priest, and persons representing themselves as sisters of any community belonging to the Catholio church, soliouiug without thoBO credentials, should be treated as impostors. It is ascertained from good author-' ity tlint the head of the so-onllea Ben edictine Sisters at Center, was at one time a nun of the order at Elizabeth, N. J., and lott the convent without the permission of the sister superior, and a such has no lawful claim ou the order. PARKPLAOE SCHOOL NOTES. At the debating society election Friday the following otlioors were cliosuu: Prosiri'-nt, Olga Hanson; , vice president, Kdoua Clarke; secre tary, Otto Purcoll; treasurer, Arthur MoAnultv: seruoant, Victor Quale; censor, Clurence Johnson. The load ers appointed for future debates are, Clarence Johnsou and Henry Fraser, for January 1; Lilly Anderson and Honry Leuonbergor for January 15. The next meeting was postponed nu- til January a. Mr. Appeison, one of the directois of this district, returned Thursday from a visit in Southern Oreiion. Mis Wvvel lias the front wall of her room dooorated with some very good maps of North America, drawn by the fourth grade geography class. l "Salmagundles" Entertained. Tim "HnlmiiirnndieH." a oirls' social organization of this city, met lust r rtaiiy evening at tne nouio oi iuiss Umlnitm Hlmw. nn Hifth utrpnt. A considerable quantity of needlework was finished, after which those pres ent unjoyeti a gona, oiu ihhiuuiihu bam (liiuce. Refreshments of a daiuty order were served, and ut a lute hour the members dispersed. A pIiirk nf over twenty vera obli gated Into the Fraternal Brotherhood at their regular meeting In Willam ette Hall Wednesday night. After the regular work of the order was fin ished, a plo eating contest caused much excitement and merriment. There were four contestants, Ralph Crtpn John Flnucane. O. Otto and Joseph Schmrekar. The last mention ed., demonstrated to tne satisracuon of all present that he was able to ttnum a nlo In thfl Hhortest time DOS- slble, and he was awarded a prize by Price Bros. Arter me coniesi me mpmiwrH sat down to a sumDtuous re past, which was followed by cards and danctng. Emll Gordon, Ralph Mllln and Ralph Grwn, who are with a survey in nartv In th(tvlelnltv of Tillamook. returned to this city Wednesday ev ening to spend the holidays wnn their relatives.