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COURI OREGON CITY. OREGON. FRIDAY. JUNE 25, 1909 27th YEAR. No. 6 OREGON CITY 1GK McLOUGEIN HOME IS BEING MOVED Residence of Founder, of Oregon City Will Soon Be at Top of Seventh St. RESIDENTS OPPOSED MOVEMENT Injunction Restraining Moving Of Building Filed in Circuit Court and Structure Remained Station ary for Three Days' The matter of moving the old home of Dr. John MoLoughlln from Us for mer location near the woolen mills to Knapp Park on the bluff at Seventh street has not been as easy as might be Imagined. Caleb E. Cross, by his attonrey, J. P. Clark, commenced an Injunction suit, Saturday, against F. S. Baker, contractor in charge of the removal of the McLoughllu home, B. O. Cau Held, president, and B. E. Brodie, sec retary of the McLoughlln Memorial Association, to restrain them from re moving the old building and placing it on the proposed site. This com plaint grew out of a petition by prop erty owners in that vicinity, for the passage, by the city council, of an ordinance prohibiting the placing of old buildings on city grounds. The complaint alleged that the presence of the old building upon the proposed site would cause the value of property in that vicinity to depreci ate. Judge Eakln granted a tempor ary injunction, as prayed for. Then J. E. Hedges, appeared on behalf of (lie defendants, and succeeded in hav ing the injunction dissolved, so that the work of removal would have gone mi Monday omrnlng. Monday morning Cross fllel an amended complaint, asking for an other Injunction, alleging that the proposed site for the old building ia on block 40, that the land was given to the city for public use, that he, as a citizen and taxpayer of Oregon City owns a part of this block, and that the placing of unsightly and unsani tary structures on it will prevent him self and other citizens of Oregon City from enjoying the use of this block. Judge Eakln, after considering the amended complaint granted a tem porary Injunction. ' . The case was brought up for fur ther action Wadnesday morning, and after Cross had been placed on the stand, Senator Hedges moved for a dismissal of the case on the grounds that the witness did not show how his property would be materially Injured by the building, as his home is two If Not. Electric Light is PORTLAND RAILWAY Light & Power Company blocks from the park. Judge Eakln stated that in his mind there was no reason why the house should not be placed In the square and he granted the dismissal, so the building, which was between aln and railroad streets on Tenth during the trial, is being moved to Its final resting place, where it will be renovated and repainted. A rumor has been going around the town to .the effect that an attempt might be made to set fire to the structure, so a watchman has been employed at night. Death Claims Bolton Woman. After suffering with a lingering ill ness for several months, Mrs. Kather ine Johnson pased away early Tues day morning at her home in Bolton. Mrs. Johnson was a native of Ireland, being born there 67 years ago. In 1861 she crossed the Atlantic to this country, and for the past 16 years has been a resident of Oregon. She. Is survived by her husband, Edward Johnson, and three sons, William, who resides iu Bolton, Edward J. of Wash ington, and Joseph, who is in Minne sota. The funeral services were held at 9 o'clock Wednesday morning at St. John's Catholic church, and were conducted by Father Hlllebrand, tho pastor. A large number of friends were stricken friends of the deceased were in attendance. The remains were laid to rest in the Catholic cemetery. Rev. Ware Goes to Cloverdale. Rev. A. J. Ware and family, Rev. Oscar Marti and Mrs Wm. Heuderson, of this city, attended the annual con ference of the United Brethren church held at Philomath, and report a most successful meeting. Rev. Marti, who has been pastor of th United Breth ern Church in thiB cliy for the past year, was appointed pastor of the curch at Cloverdale, and will be suc ceeded here by Rev. Baldwin. During his residence In this city, Rev. Marti made a great many friends, who great ly regret seeing him leave Oregon City. It was through his instrumen tality that the Sunday School Teach ers Training Class was organized here. WW Do You Use Electricity? with TUNGSTEN LAMPS Investigate at 147, Seventh CHILDREN3 DAY AT WILLAMETTE Interesting Program Rendered In Methodist Church by Clever Youngsters, In the presence of a large and ap preciative audience, jChildrens' Day exercises were held Sunday afternoon in the new Methodist Church at Wll lametee, the program, every number of which was well rendered, was as follows: , Recitatiou, "Talo of the Olden Times," Mabel- Larsen; song, "Tell Me More of Christ," class of girls; recitation, "What Makes Grandma Cross," Winnie DeBok; dialogue, "Jesus and His Children," primary class; song, "Banner of the Cross," class of boys; solo, C. A. Miller; reci tation, "Showing Just Where You Are," Hattie Snldow; dialogue, "Child ren's Day," primary class; song, "Sweet Rose of Sharon," young peo ple's class; recitation, '"Children's Day,". Edith Rogers; song, "What They Say," class of girls; recitation, "Grandma," Orllla Oliver; dialogue, "Life's Plans," three boys; quartet, Bertha Runyon, Anna Conklln, Arch Ross and Van Way; recitation, "The Hospital Man," Adah Mass; recitation, "Our Offering,'; Richard Werner; duet, "More Like Jesus," Arline Ol son and Carrie Werner; recitationi "What Was It?" Walter Larson; reci tation, "Helping Mother," Leulyn Brown; song, "God Is Love," class of girls. 500,000 EGGS IN THREE DAYS. Good Collection of Shad Eggs So Far Thl Year. The collection of shad eggs at the station at Willamette Falls for the United States bureau of fisheries has been good so far this year. Dennis Winn, who has charge, has collected 500,000 in three days and expects to exceed the catch or last year wnion was 2,000,000. The warm weather greatly benefits the spawning of the eggs and If it continues foot as the weather Indicates the take will be very large. Snnerlntendent Henry O'Malley has charge of all the work in this part of the state and reports about z,uuu,uuu trout fry, at the Clackamas station. These are being distributed through out Oregon and Washington. The Cazadero steelhead hatchery closed last Friday and over 3,000,000 eggs were .taken. Prizes for Essays. The publicity committee of the Commercial Club offers a cash prize of $20 for the best essay received be tween now and July 20 on "Truck Farming and the Small Fruit Industry in Clackamas County." Let all who are qualified to write on this subject "get busy" at once and do their best for themselves and for tneir county. Address all communications to S. P. Davis, secretary of the publicity de parement. But the committee re serves the right to reject all essays in case none should come up to the standard of excellence desired. Drlng IRONPORT. Refreshing. Not? Cheap Street REV. T. F. BOWEN '': l''t'J v , - i" -,. MiliiflMiiimrr---M'--v,,v'''"vvw's-'wv-''--"J,'-i Pastor of Local Episcopal Church who was appointed on several Im portant committees at the recent Diocesan Convention ALL READY FOR A BIG JULY 5th Gladstone Celebration July 5 Is Near ly Arranged, and Promises to be Most Successful. The celebration for the 4lh of July, to be held on the 6th of July, 1909, is now complete with the exception of the baseball games and one or two concessions. This celebration is to be given at Gladstone Park by the Gladstone Improvement Club. The baseball team at Gladstone Is one the people can be proud of, the manage ment of this team will hold open ap plications for games until next Tues day, June 29th, 1909. Refreshments will be served by sev eral who have concession in charge for July 6th, 1909. One or two con cessions have not yet been filled. The dancing-pavilion will be taken care of by the Parkplace Band. Jennings Lodge. The contract foi; .fhe Jeager Broth er's summer house has been let to Mr. John F. Jennings and excavating has begun. We will be delighted to have the above people and their families residents of the Lodge. Little Philip Eugene Rice has been quite ill since coming Into camp on theriver. At this writing there are a number of children ill. Among them are Fern Hart, Sibyl Brown and Har old Pratt. Mr. and Mrs. Cook and a friend from Portland visited with Mr. Rose's family on Tuesday. They expect to open up camp in about two weeks. Mr. Tarter, of Portland, a former school mate of A. F. Russell, spent Sunday at the Russell home. Major and Mrs. Clarkson attended the Palmer-Jelss nuptalls in Portland on Saturday at the Trinity Church. The wedding taking place at high noou. Mrs. C. P. Morse enjoyed a short visit lrom her sisters. Misses Eileen and Flora Dill, of Portland. Canoeing, sailing, boating aud launching are indulged in these de lightful evenings on the Willamette and the residents are entertained by the. merry singing of the quartette among the jolly campers. The Misses Nellie Preeble, Norma Sparks, of Portland, and Mr. and Miss Halleu, of Courtney, formed a party on board the sloop Wlnward on Sat urday afternoon, with Lloyd Spooner and Wilson Miller as mates and the crew enjoyed a pleasant sail into Port land. On returning the following day with Messers Spooner and Miller were a jolly party. Among them were the Misses Rosa Schact and Harnett Jacobson, of Portland, and Miss Bess Brown, of Indiana, and Messers wai ter and Edd Anderson and Mr. Stew art. Luncheon" was served under the trees and the party canoed back to Portland by starlight. Arthur Roberts has purchased a boat from Mr. David Clark. Mr. and Mrs. Smith and the car-. penters left on Monday for their new home, which is noaring completion, near Canby. Mesdames Flora Beckner and Delia Roberts gave a very pretty afternoon party at the home or Mrs. Koherts on Thursday, June 17th, In houor of Mrs. Bruechert, of Dubuque, Iowa and sister of Mrs. Roberts and Mrs. J. A. Soesbe and Mrs. C. L. Smith were the honored guests of Mrs. Beckner. Mrs. Soesbe has recently returned from Newport and Mrs, Smith was formerly of Portland, Maine. Mrs C. L, Smith captured the prize in the strawberry contest. Those present were Mesdames F. W. Bruechert, J. A. Soesbe, C. L. Smith, G. E. Morse, H. H. Emmons, II. C. Painton, Frank Pratt, Fred Terry and William Gard ner and Miss Scripture. Regrets were sent by Mrs. William Rose, G. D. Boardman, Allen Brown and C. P. Morse. It gave great pleasure to Major and Mrs. Clarkson and Mrs. Tom Spoon er to have for their guests for a few hours oe Sunday afternoon, Mr. George Hlmes, of Portland, and Mr. and Mrs. Wheeler Church, of Glad stone. Mr. and Mrs. G. D. Boardman have returned from a most delightful visit among old friends and neighbors at Hood River and Mr. G. D. reports he did Justice to the .strawberries while there. - Mrs. Will Jacobs and Miss Arline Shaver visited In Portland on Tues day. Miss Millar and Dr. Rice returned to their home in Vancouver on Mon day after a pleasant visit with Mr. CHURCH HOLDS MEETING. Presbyteralns are Considering Advis ability of Improving Property. A special meeting of the congrega tion of the First Presbyterian church was held Tuesday night at the church The meeting was called for the pur pose of discussiug the advisability of excavating under the church and fit ting up rooms for Sunday School, so cials and special services. The esti mated cost of the proposed Improve ment is $2200. After a discussion those present decided to leave the mat ter in the hands of a committee, who will be appointed by the pastor; Rev J. Robert Landsborough. UNION HIGH IN CANBY. District Will Join Riverside For First Institution in County. At the annual school meetings of the Canby and Riverside Districts Monday night, the question of uniting the districts for the purpose- ol form ing a union high school was passed favorably. The Canby school will fur nish one room and pay half the teach er's salary. BAKERY CHANGES HANDS. McQuade & Bunker Purcheae Royal Bakery from J. E, Schaeffer, The Royal Bakery has changed hands, J. E. Schaeffer, who has con ducted It for the past two years, hav ing sold out to McQuade & Bunker, two young men of unusually high business standing. The name of the bakery will not be changed, and It Is the intention of the new manage ment to conduct the same business on the same excellent lines in which it has been ran In the past. They use only the best of materials, and will give all orders their prompt at tention. OFFICERS RE-ELECTED. Mr. LaSalle and Mrs. Salisbury Honor ed by Gladstone Residents. At the school meetiug held in Glad stone Monday night, Wm. LaSalle was re-elected director, and Mrs. Salis bury was re-elected clerk of the dis trict. These officers were more than usually efficient during their first term and the residents of that hustling place feel that the affairs of the school have been materially bettered by their re-election. The people of the dis trict are considering the advisability of adding two more grades to their school, but this matter was left to the discretion of the board of direct ors. CANBY LADS ARE GRANTED LIBERTY HABEAS CORPUS RELEASES HAM PTON AND COX FROM BURG LARY CHARGE. Ralph Cox and Fred Hampton, two young men of Canby, were arrested last week, charged with burglarizing the saloon of Ben Bermosher last fall. Canby became a dry precinct last June, but it is supposed that there was some liquor in the building. Their ball was fixed at $200 each, which amount Hampton furnished, but as Cox was unable to do so, he was plac ed In the county jail until the prelim inary examination of the pair, which was set for Tuesday morning. At that time. Deputy District Attorney Stlpp stated that he had no witnesses at the trial and was unable to proceed, so the case was continued till June 29. Through their attorneys, U'Ren and Schuebel, the parents of the lads filed In the Circuit Court an applica tion for a writ of habeas corpus the same day, and after hearing both sides of the question, Judge McBrlde ordered their release. Will Millar and the Rice family. Mr. Thompson, of Sellwood, and a party of friends spc-nt Monday at the Lodge. Miss Edna Clark, of Gladstone, and Miss Grace Morris, of Newberg, have been the guests of Miss Arline Shaver during the week. Word has been received from Mrs. James Sample of Leavenworth, Kans as, and her many friends here will be pained to hear she has been ill for about five weeks, but is better new. In Mrs. Sample's short stay a year ago at this place she became endeared to so many of us that her letters are anxiously waited for. Dr. Eddy and Miss Nunameker, of Oregon City, were guests at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Morse on Sunday eve ning and had a pleasaut visit with Will Bruechert, a former school mate. Mr. and Mrs. Morse also entertained Mr. and Mrs. Edwards, of Los Angeles, Calif., and Mr. and Mrs. Silas Scrip ture, of Oregon City, during the week. Mrs. Pease, of Risley, spent the day at the home of Mrs. Terry on Monday. Mr. and Mrs. John Harless, of Mol- alia, returned from an extended trip In the East, visiting in Iowa, Indiana, and South Dakota, On their return sfent a few days with the later's sister, Mrs. H. J. Rice. On Friday Mrs. Harless and Mrs, Rice left for Vancouver, being over Sunday visit ors at that place. Mr. Bandermeer, of Portland, took luncheon with Mr. Morse and family cn Saturday. Mr. Morse has rented some of Mr. Braudermeer's river front property. The school election took place at the Jennings Lodge school house on Monday, June 21st, 1909. The candi dates for directors for the three years term were Mr. L. Wilcox and Mr. W. E. Beckner and Mr. Slocum and Delia Roberts for clerk. The result of the election was Mr. Wilcox for director and Mr. C. D. Slucum for clerk. A large at tendance was present. The board hold their first meeting on Tuesday evening, June 22, at the home of Mr. C. D. Slocum. THIRD BANQUET OF CIVIC CLUB Mount Pleasant Civic Improvesters Gather Around Festive Board TALKS BY BRILLIANT SPEAKERS Organization Has Accomplished Much Good During Three Years of Existence-Will Continue Pres ent Wort-Plan New Hall The third annual banquet of the Mount Pleasant Civic Improvement Club was held In the Mount Pleasant school house auditorium Tuesday night, and was attended by about 75 people. The hall was beautifully dec orated for the occasion, and when the guests took their places at the table where the splendid banquet was served, Samuel O. Dillman acted in the capacity of toastmaster, George H. Himes, secretary of the Oregon His torical Society of Portland spoke of the early history of Mount Pleasant, telling the residents who have moved away, but who, unable to becom recon ciled to another place, had eventually drifted back. He was followed by Hon, Thos. F. Ryan, president of the Oregon City Commercial Club, who told of the splendid work that was being carried on by the Oregon City Commercial Club. Mr. Roman gave a highly Interesting talk on Mount Pleasant, and was followed by Oscar O. Eby, who spoke on the work that Is being planned by the Hill Improve ment Association, Oregon City's young est, but by no means least enthusias tic booster organization. W. B. (Jer sey) Staltord, Mount Pleasant's noted berry raiser, spoke on horticultureal CITY MAY GET A FINE NEW ARMORY Efforts Being Wade to Erect Nw Building INSPECTION MONDAY EVE Plans Being Made for Encampment Other Matters Concerning Com pany "C." The bill appropriating $100,000 to ward the erection and equipment of efficient armories for the various com panies of the Oregon National Quard having become a law at the last ses sion of the state legislature, Com pany Q, Third Infantry regiment, the local military organization of this city, is desirous of being one of the com panies to be considered for the propo sition. Captain F. A. LoomlB of Com pany G, and J. W. Moffett of this city, have had an interview with Ad jutant General Flnzer and he states that he will meet Oregon City half way on the proposition. The city Is the owner of a few desirable tracts of land upon any of which an armory could be built. Mayor Carll, also an officer of the National Guard, favors the proposition The Commercial club by its manag ers, also shows a willingness to help obtain the armory, aud It is up to the patriotic people of this city and vi cinity to help the good work to com pletion. It is pointed out that a well and properly equipped armory would be an institution of mental Instruction and physical development; that the young men would be glad to join the company under such conditions, and the armory would be a place where' they could pass their evening with pleasure to themselves and profit to the community. It Is hoped that the movement to have a good armory es tablished In this city will meet with support. Second Lieutenant C. E. Burns, Jr., owing to the nature of his employ ment, being unable to devote the proper time to the duties of his office has handed in his resignation: It is conceded that he will be suc ceeded by First Sergeant C. E. HIdy, a veteran of the Filipino war, who saw service in the artillery. Next Monday night the company will be Inspected and the men are prepared to make a good showing. It Is probable that the election of a second lieutenant will be held at that time. July 12, the company will march from this city to Clackamas, where they will camp, for seven days with the rest of the Third Regiment. Word was received by Adjutant- General Flnzer Wednesday to the ef fect that Company G, First Infantry, will go into camp at the 'range sim ultaneously with the Third Oregon Infantry. General Flnzer was further advised that officers of the Regular Army will be attached to both the Third and Fourth Oregon Infantry regiments for purposes of giving iiii structlon. While target practice is one of the most important features of the train ing of troops, at the same time it was contended by the company command ers that their men get plenty of range work during the regular range sea son by appearing weekly on the rifle range for practice. The prospect of putting In a solid week or 10 days in target practice has failed to impress the men in the ranks, and reports ot propable attendance Indicated a poor turnout. It was shown that the men want real field exercises, as the Port land and Oregon City companies shoot at the range every Sunday. lines, and told of the possibilities of the place for raising berries and other small fruit. F. M. Swift, promoter of the Clackamas Southern Railway spoke on this theme, and greated a great deal of Interest In the propsed line. President Bert Clark of the Club told In an interesting manner of the work of the club since its organ ization, and the speaking was closed with some remarks by the toastmaster. The Mount Pleasaut Civic Improve ment Club was organized a little over three years ago to create civic pride In the community. Since that time, through the efforts of the club, three and one-half miles of fine side walk have been laid on the streets, and the money and material Is ready for the laying of another mile. The peo ple have taken great interest In the appearance of their homes, and the fences and yards present a neat ap pearance, while the community Is beautified by a number of flue lawns. The members of the club are look ing for a site on which to build a ball for holding their meetings, and they promise that the building, on which construction will begin in a short time, will be a credit to Oregon City as well as Mount Pleasant.'" The programme will include at least on big maneuver, regimental and bat talion drills In extended order, and possibly a night's bivouac several miles from the regular camp.' Target practice will be made incidental. Change of Cherry Fair Dates. Salem, Or., June IS. (Special to Courier.) Because the dispenser ot sunshine and showers has seen fit to visit upon the Willamette Valley a week or more of exceedingly hot, dry weather, the promotors of the Annual Oregon Cherry Fair to be held at Salem, In July, have found it neces sary to change the announced dates from the 15th, 16th and 17th to the 8th, 9th and 10th. The Salem Board of Trade, which has the fair in charge, has been working earnestly for some time on the details of the big show and are now in position to announce positively that it will surpass anything of the kind ever given here. Last year Marlon county was not allowed to compete for the grand prize and the same rule will obtain this year. County Fruit Inspector Armstrong reports that while cherries in the low lands have been hurt slightly by the frosts, the fruit on te hills Is excel lent and that the crop as a whole will be highly satisfactory. Salem will not celebrate the Fourth this year but will leave the field open to her neighbors and will devote all her energies to the cherry fair and carnival. The carnival will be high grade in every particular, and, while the attractions have not all been se lected, the committee Is in touch with some of the best shows of this char acter and there is no doubt that the carnival will be as well worth seeing in that line as the cherry fair will be as a fruit display. STOPo Before You Sign a contract for life insur ance in any company look into the merits of Oregon!! The Policyholders' Company No matter how much you are urged to place life insurance elsewhere write first and hear what we have to offer. RATES ARE NO HIGHER All the money paid to this Company stays in Oregon and helps your own prosperity. It as sists in the up building of a Greater Oregon. 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