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OREGON CITY COURIER, OREGON CITY, OREGON- GLADSTONE W. C. T. U. The W. C. T. U. met at the home of Mrs. Moulton, Dec. 4th for its reg ular meeting. The president, Mrs. Moran, conducting the devotional ex . cerises. The minutes of the last meeting were read and approved and an excellent paper was read by Mrs. Tabor, on "Why Should I belong to the W. C. T. U.J" The rest of the afternoon was giv en to making comfort bags, to be sent to the men of the lumber camps at Christmas time. These bags are filled with a variety of little things necessary to the comfort of men who are away from home and the over sight of those who care for them, in cluding a Christmas treat, a pocket testament and a Christmas letter. This part of our work, under the direction of our evangelistic superin tendents, is fast becoming popular and has already proved beneficial, as many expressions of thanks have been received from men who had no chance of providing these little home comforts for themselves, shut in as they are from the outside world, in the depths of winter. " Since the beginning of the work among lumbermen and miners, more than two hundred tons of valuablo reading matter has been distributed among the men in different states, including thousands of new testa ments in different lauguages, land many men have been led from lives of sin to acknowledge Christ. Men have been known to carry reading matter on their backs fof many miles in order to have a supply for winter. There never was a time when there were more opportunities for do ing good than there is today. As winter comes on there are many de mands for helpful giving. While we cannot respond to all these appeals, should we not be willing to sacrifice, if necessary, in order to lend a help ing hand? Let us remember the di vine command "Do good as ye have opportunity." The W. C. T. U. is opposed not only to carnal warfare, but to lynch inging, prize fighting, capital pun ishment and every form of "man's inhumanity to man." The meetings of the Union will be discontinued until after the holidays. GLENDALE My, but did we not enjoy the beautiful sunshine Saturday and Sunday? It was quite a freak for Oregon, with the cool bracing air it almost made us long for a more sunny cilme. The folks of this place are try ing to create a Christmas spirit, which is pretty hard to do when there is so much suffering and so many sorrowing hearts. It's hard to feel and across the sea. It's hard to feel gay when we know that there are thousands of our foreign friends who have hearts bowed down with the deepest grief that mortals can bear. The correspondent feels it more ap propriate for us to unite in prayer services and solemn feast, so to speak in remembrance at least of our more unfortunate nations. Mr. and Mrs. Hiram Straight, al so Mrs. Nickel of Portland, were week-end visitors at their parents' home, Mr. and Mrs. Hankins. Mrs. Hankins, who has been badly afflict ed with rheumatism, is very much improved. Mrs. N. Erickson is also much im proved and her many friends will be glad to hear of this. She had rheu matism. Mrs. Charles Ely, of Oregon City, was a Sunday guest of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Moran of this place. We are glad to see that the Cour ier has given space to the Gladstone W. C. T. U. This union is doing very efficient work and deserves to be commended. We think that the Courier is the best paper printed. How we love to peruse is columns, all so clean and full of good things about our neighbors, officers and cit izens. Sometimes its in poetry, sometimes in prose, It don't matter which just so it don't trample our toes. UEDLAND One of the worst fires ever to oc cr here happened last Wednesday, when Mr. Pohlen's barn caught fire some way. It was built two years ago. The fire burn 28 head of cows and young stock, some horses, and his old barn also caught fire, consum ing all his hay crop and some of his vehicles and implements. The fire was first discovered by Mr. Allen a' 2 A. M. It had evidently been burn ing for some time as Mr. Allen lives one-half a mile away. By 3 A. M. everything was in ashes. Schwartz Bros, will have anothei shooting match Saturday, the 19th. The 0. A. C. milk tester it making his rounds again. CLARKES Mr. A. P. Buche is sawing wood for W. H. Bottemiller. Miss Edith Stout is ill with pneu monia, but is improving. Born, to Mr. and Mrs. Ed Buol, a daughter on ' Saturday, Dec. 12th, 1914. W. H. Wettlaufer was in Portland with a load of hogs recently. Miss Gertrude Mossa, from Logan, is working for her sister, Mrs. Ed Buol, at present. Mr. and Mrs. P. Lafollette were in town last week. Mrs. Eliza Kleinsmith had pneu monia recently, but is' improved. Lewis Maxon is sawing wood for Clarke Bros. There will be a Christmas tree in the German M. E. Church. Miss Dora Marquardt spent Sun day at the home of H. C. Kleinsmiht and family. Division 14 had a telephone last week. ' J. Clark sowed grain on the Pet terson place lately. LOST Three or four months ago, red heifer calf, about 15 months old, part Jersey. Will pay liberal reward to finder. Frank Hatton, Clackamas, Oregon .Route 1. MONEY TO LOAN STATE SCHOOL FUNDS On improved farm security, interest 6 per cent. W. A. DIMICK, OREGON CITY THE AWFUL CONDITION Father Gregory of Portland Shows Injustice of our System The other day, two evening papers announced that 27 men were to be let out by the city because of the re trenchment policy, and this they call economy. Corporations and large employment agencies are daily dis charging employes. Every sane and fair-minded man will emphatically deny that this is the right kind of economy, because it is an aggressive and unjust procedure against the de fenseless. Some of our leaders, and mind, women, too, cry out in horror at those barbarous and uncivilized nations of Europe, murdering one anothr in this awful war. Ladies and gentlemen, don t shout too loud. Near ly every laboring man can say in truth that less consideration is often shown him right here in the United States, by corporations, municipali ties, monopolies, trusts and combines, than the soldiers meet with on the open battlefield. They probably fight for a noble cause, their country, but for what does the laboring class struggle, and against whom does it nave to contend I Against unscrupu lous and merciless commercialism, selfishness, as cruel and heartlses as the Russian Cossack. It is most cer tainlv false economy to economize at the expense of poor employes, or to limit the amount of work, it is doublv wrone and hideous to do so at this unpropitious season. Why is it that if retrenchment is to be made and economy practiced, that the first victim is the working man? He must be discharged without regard to his or his family's need. Officials ana employers wish to make a hit before the public and their superiors by this kind of a showing. Why spend lavish sums by experimenting in municipal affairs? Whv install so many costly meters at this time? Why buy such costly fire apparatus, and sucn easy nntos to ride in for the higher-ups and officials? No one seems to care for the worker when he is down and out. This is a crime unchristian and unfair. There are many rich people, there are such who draw a royai sala ry. There is our Humane society; mnnv of this sentimental society have made more anxiety over a hungry whelp or a stiff horse than over a poor laborer. Who makes the Social ist, at least many of them? Is it not the employer who wishes to econ omize to gain the favor of the public, or serve his superiors, as is the case with corporations. Is this not per versive of natural charity and chris tian law? Many have interested themselves recently in prohibition, they say for their neighbor's good. They ought to know, if a mother's wit is left them, that little good can be done for an individual if the neces sities of life are wanting. The trouble is that there are too many hypocrites and egotists. Those that at this time destroy legitimate business as he manafacture of. liquor, limit the scope of employment, and are thereby doing a deadly work, for which injustice, the Lord we trust will rather sooner than too late, punish them. Men are sent now to lumber camps and an offer is made them of 75 cents per cord. Why not pay a decent wage ? A righteous .and just government must primarily look to the welfare of all its people and especially protect tfie laboring class. That nation is the best governed, and most enlight ened whose economic, social and in dustrial welfare of the working class is superior to all other considerations. CLACKAMAS Mrs. E. 0. Hayward received the sad news of the death of her little nephew, who died at his home in Port land Friday night of pneumonia. Mr. E. 0. Hayward is at home again. , Mr. Trabue's mother died at her home in Portland Dec. 8th, after a lingering illness. Mrs. Trabue, who has been caring for her mother-in-law, is at her home again in Clack amas. The mock trial given at the East Clackamas school house by the Liter ary society was a decided success. The court proceedings were very amusing and afforded much merri ment for those present. There was a full house in spite of the inclement weather. Mr. A. 0. Hayward, who has been in feeble health for some time, is in a sanitarium in Portland where he is reported to be doing nicely. Wedding bells rang in our 'burg Monday when Louie Hornburger and Mrs. C. C. Sargent were married in Vancouver. The couple have the best wishes of the community. Preparations are being made in each of the churches for Christmas exercises, also in the public school by the primary and intermediate rooms. A Christmas tree will be had at each church and one at school. Miss Isabelle Weather has return ed from a two months visit in South ern California much improved in health. MOUNTAIN VIEW The prevailing cold weather is very hard on Oregonians as it is about the coldest weather in this country has experienced for some time. The many friends of Mr. Rice Brown will be very sorry to hear that his condition has not ipmroved since taking him away. He was a man who will be greatly missed, as he' was a kind neighbor, a good citizen and was greatly respected by all. Mrs. George Price, of Killam, Can ada, is an Oregon City visitor, spend ing a few weeks with her mother, Mrs. M . F. Conrad, who lives on Warner street. The cold weather don't have much effect on her as she left a country where the weather was twenty degrees below zero. Mr. Trailor from the county, was an Oregon City visitor last Monday as guest of Mr. and Mrs. Shelly. For Sale Young cow not fresh. $35 if taken this week. Four blocks west of Fern Ridge J. R. McGar-rity. FOR SALE Or trade for a cow. Registered Poland China and grade pigs. N. Eichner, Rt. 2, Box 7, Oregon. City. 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OWING TO THE NUMEROUS REQUESTS FROM ALL OVER THE STATE BY THOSE WHO ARE UN ABLE TO CALL PERSONALLY AS THEY WISH TO COMBINE THEIR VISIT WITH THEIR CHRISTMAS SHOPPING, I HAVE DECIDED TO CONTINUE MY CHARGE OF ONLY 50 CENTS FOR READING FOR ONE WEEK MORE. Are you sick? Does your doctor know what ails you? Can he euro you? If not, come and see what na ture's doctor can do for you. His motto is: "No cure no pay." All chronic and long standing diseases that have baffled the physician's skill cured without he use of medicine. Unlike imposters, pretenders and all others he asks no money in ad vance and positively refuses to accept any when reading is over unless entire satisfaction is given. All business strictly confidential. Lady attendant. Consultation Free. Hours 10 a. m. to 8:30 p. m. Daily and Sunday Office Electric Annex INSTITUTE MENTAL SCIENCE Woman's Relief Corps Dec. 4 Pension day, the W. R. C. gave their usual dinner to the G. A. K. Over 150 sat down to a bountiful dinner and afterwards enjoyed a splendid program. Mrs. Woodard, from Portland, gave a recitation. Mrs. Griffith spoke well and several mem bers of the G. A. R. told tales of the past. Dec. 8th was annual election of of ficers in Corps No. 18. Officers elect ed were: president, Mrs. Chralotte Cluye; Sen. Vice, Mrs. Sullivan; Jun. Vice, Mrs. Walters; treasurer. Miss Roman; secretary, Mrs. N. M. Al dredge; conductor, Mrs. Donovan; guard, Mrs. Ackley; color-bearers, Mrs. Amelia Martin, Mrs. Pauline Schwartz, Mrs. Grant and Mrs. Mar tin; chaplain, Mrs. Tufts. Delegates were appointed for the Dept. Conven tion to be held in McMinnville as fol lows: Mrs. - Donovan, Miss Emma Roman, Mrs. B. F. Linn, Mrs. Martin and Mrs. Niles. Alternates were: Mrs. Hickman, Mrs. Tuft, Mrs. Wal ters, Mrs. Jennie Lynn and Mrs. Brown. A joint installation will be held with the G. A. R. Jan. 2nd, at which another dinner will be served. Lyle Kellogg visited his sister Stella, who is in Molalla, Dec. 9th, coming back Thursday. The ladies of the Baptist Church gave their monthly birthday dinner Dec. 9th, after which a meeting was held of the Union and the book, Red Men, studied. All December birthdays were celebrated. , There will be a dance Chriitmas eve., Dec. 24th, 1914, at Cogswell's hall, Eagle Creek, Oregon. Music by Sinclair's famous orchestra of Port land. No better music to be pro cured in Portland. Dancing from 9 to 3. Cars to Estacada 12:54 A. M. To Portland 1:40 A. M. Tickets $1.00. Big time. Better come. Geo. Smith, floor manager. PARKPLACE Our little 'burg is quite lively. .; Mr. Anderson Coffey opened a meat Bhop yesterday. Mr. Logan, from eastern Oregon, has bought the property formerly oc cupied by John Smith, as a confec tionery store and pool room, and haB put up a fine large two-story building, and opened up a first class grocery store. The upper story being used as a dwelling house for his family. Mr. Waer has leased ground to put up a neat little shop, where he does shoe repairing, which saves many a trip to Oregon City. Bennie Rivers and wife have moved from the Faubian house on the hill. They now occupy a nice bungalow near his mothers, recently erected. The young people have formed a dancing club, and meet in Grange hall every two weeks. They call them selves the 1915 Dancing Club. Tho ladies of the church here gave a bazaar and cafeteria supper on the 16th inst. in Grange hall. The Christian Endeavor Society and Sunday School have aroused quite an interest in church work by getting up a contest. Everyone who goes wears a red or white ribbon. The losing side to give a banquet the first of the year. Parkplace school is doing fine. Everyone seems satisfied. DON'T MlSS THIS. Cut out this slip, enclose five cents to Foley & Co., Chicago, 111., writing your name and address clearly. 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