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4 OREGON ?ITY COtfRIER, OREGON CITY, OREGON; THURSDAY,' MAY 25. 1916. OREGON CITY COURIER C. W. ROBEY, Editor and Business Manager Published Thursdays from the Courier Building, Eighth Street, and entered in the Postoffice at Oregon City, Ore., as 2nd class mail matter. Subscription Price $1.50. Telephones: Pacific 51; Home A-51, MEMBER OF WILLAMETTE VALLEY EDITORIAL ASSOCIATION MEMBER OF OREGON STATE EDITORIAL ASSOCIATION THIS PAPER REPRESENTED FOR FOREIGN ADVERTISING BY THE GENERAL OFFICES NEW YORK AND CHICAGO BRANCHES IN ALL THE PRINCIPAL CITIES BUSINESS IN RELIGION There are those among us, and they are entitled to their opinions, who are of the belief that present day religion'is a bit too unworldly for the perfect satisfaction of human desires. By that these good people do not mean to find fault with the basis of religion, but to criticise its mode of practice. A very important meeting of churchmen U being held in the east this month, nad as has been the case for a great, :nany years, this confer ence has been giving a great amount of time to debate on the amusement question. A rule in the code of this particular church, and similar to the rule in vogue in other churches, makes it an offense, punishable on the third repetition by expulsion, to attend dances, theatres, circuses and the like. Certain of the broad minded pastors who have attended these conventions each year have made a valiant effort to have that particular section of the code cast out, and as always be fore, their efforts this year have been unsuccessful. The rule will be retain ed. Ordinarily, church-going people have minds of their own as to the proper regulation of their own lives, and, as church people, usually live their lives in a righteous and upright fashion. Such rules with such people are un necessary. Throughout the nation and the universe there is feeling against the retention of such rules. And at the door of those who oppose their abolishment can ' be laid the trouble churches of today are exper iencing in enlisting within the fold the busy men of the day; the men of affairs whose minds are taken up with business matters in a business way. If the churches would abolish the iron clad rules of their codes, insofar as they resemble this particular sec tion of the code of religious statute,, and adopt some measure that would indicate their disfavor of these world ly pleasures, there would be more busi ness men within the Kingdom. That is to say, the church and religion in general, would accomplish more good in. its broad field and would enlist a far greater membership if it were placed on a more practical and busi nesslike footing. There is little criti cism of real religious foundations, but we do not find universal favor for the common practices of religion. When a church asks a busy man or woman to forget the cares of his labors, even momentarily, for the practices of formal religion in life, the church should present its attrac tion to those people in a businesslike way. A person receptive of religious teaching, and most good people are Christian at heart, are not demoraliz ed or profaned by attendance at a theatre or a circus. Some people, of course, can find evil in the babble of a pure mountain brook, but the minds that the church wants within its doors are not such as these. This particular rule is antiquated; theatres are not moral pest houses as they may have been at one time; dancing is not a moral corruptive with people of clean minds and clean hearts, and such are the people that the church workers are seeking. Nine out of every ten men who do not actively practice formal religion attend a dance as seldom as they do a church, but if the church attempted, as a busi ness proposition, to get these men in to the fold and then consistently taught them, not by lambasting the daylights out of every thing and any institution that has the slightest sem blance of worldliness, the offense against propriety, if there be any, of dancing and circuses and theatres, the churches would accomplish a vastly greater service to the many who are not actively religious. More of a whole-hearted welcome for every man and womun from the church and its workors and a little bit more of a business basis for that wel come, and the church will attract to its vacant pews an ever increasing volume of the people it wants in those pews. As it drops its cloak of mandatory holiness and assumes a cloak seamed just a trifle more with the worldliness of modern business, the church will progress in its cam. paign to recruit the men and women, who are otherwise leading perfect lives, under the banner that leads the greatest army the world will ever know. THE COUNTRY PAPER Occasionally we find a writer who can express the very thing we had thought of saying in just the same words we might have used had all things been equal and there is noth ing more just than that we give our contemporary credit for the work we might (?) have done. We have said several times that the country newspaper was too little ap preciated by its readers. That may sound like an attempt to toot our own cornet, but we present for your approval the remarks of a Kansas scribe, anent the country newspaper and the country editor. It is human and is appealing. "This newspaper business is a great game. Just in the midst of an obituary of a dear friend, and when hot tears threaten to flow down and blot out the words you write, there breaks through the office door the radiant face of the daddy of a new boy. Tears and joy mingle in the same breath, and the giving and tak ing away of life are recorded on the same page. "Before you have finished the obituary the breezy advance man for a comedy show pops in and asks you to Write a scream for his Forty Fat Frolicsome Fairies and how joyous they are. Before you have done with the kind words about your departed friend, the joy over the now baby and finished the showman's ad., a fellow sneaks in to ask you to suppress the story of the fight that he was mixed up in. Then, after putting all the lace and trimmings on the bride's wedding gown, dressing the groom in the conventional black and starting them off with congratulations and best wishes, you turn again to the tear side of life and, write, "But the stately ship moves on to the haven under the hill, and, oh, for the touch of a vanished hand and the sound of a voice that is still!" ' "Then comes a lull, and the old typewriter is content to record the commonplace facts, knowing that just around the corner and each awaiting his turn stand Joy, Grief, Sorrow, Mirth, Sarcasm, Wit and Laughter. "Small wonder, then, that the newspaper man -brings to his business a devotion that is not found in any other walk of life." BOOSTER DAY Saturday is at home day for Oregon City folks. It is the big day of the year set aside for the entertainment of relatives from other parts of the thee ounty, and Oregon City people will make a genuine and whole-hearted effort to entertain those who come to the city on Saturday as they were never entertained bfore. It will be a family feast day and the festive board will be lined with frolicking youth and sedate age, each and all grasp, ing the hand of fellowship that is ex tended to them by the hosts for the day. As a city Oregon City is naturally, in many ways, the guiding star for the rest of the county and it is the am bition of this city to be not only a worthy star, but a worthy example in every way to other parts of the coun ty. In times past, perhaps, it has fallen short of such a high desire, but its shortcomings may be corrected by such gatherings as will be held here on Booster day. It is to be a family day, whon the tables will be reversed; when the prodigal son will entertain the parent and when the fatted calf will be offered in the form of the biggest and best entertainment that has ever been provided within this county. To you who do not live in Oregon City, and to guests from outside the county, who are interested in main taining or in creating within the ANKING is not a small job; it is a big job. It is more than a matter of receiving and paying out money; it is a matter of judging men and business enterprises justly. It isn't banking merely to keep correctly and neatly the record of accounts and patrons; it is banking to wisely dis tribute credit and advise customers so as to aid them in handling their finances. Our banking experience extends over thirty-five years. 4 Per Cent Paid on Time Certificates THE BANK OF OREGON CITY A Bank of Personal Service county the' harmonious spirit, the family feeling, that will bring about the everlasting union of one big brotherhood, cemented and bonded by mutual interest, Oregon City extends a most cordial invitation to "come to our house" on Booster day for a big family reunion. . THE PRIMARY RACE The very close contest, in which the name of Ernest T. Mass was written on the ballots in sufficient numbers by the democratic voters of the county to almost defeat the regularly declared candidate at the primary election last week, is evidence of the desire of the democratic voters ' to do the right thing and to put the right man for ward for the approval of all the voters. The name of Mr. Mass was not on the primary ballot and the name of Maxwell Vietor was. That handicap was more than has ever been over come in this county before. Never has a dark-horse, so called, approach ed the record made by Mr. Mass, who lost the nomination by a narrow mar gin of ten votes. He carried Oregon City by an overwhelming majority and was strongly supported through out the county in spite of the fact that voters had to write the name in, and many voters knew nothing of the party's repudiation of Vietor. The republican machine, which, after Vietor filed, did its utmost to push his candidacy in the hope that his nomination would insure the elec tion this fall of the present republic an incumbent, succeeded in the desire it worked so hard to accomplish, only because the democratic candidate was not known throughout the county. The democratic central committee took no action in the matter whatso- greatesf asset should call forth. Sil verton was proud of the advertising she got from the life and death of her favored son, but she has no reason for pride in her failure to strew flowers upon the grave of the man who put her on the map. WILSON'S WORDS President Woodrow Wilson uttered a patriotic tribute to the flag of the United States that should be an in spiration to youth and a glory to age. His wonderful command of the lan guage and the wonderful truth in the heart of the man make his words ring long in the ears of the nation that has grown to love the man for the work he has done, as well as for the sterling qualities of his own personality. Of the flag, President Wilson said: ' "That flag stands for honor, not for advantage. That flag stands for the rights of mankind, no matter where they be, no matter what their .ante cedents, no matter what the race in volved; it stands for the absolute right of political liberty and free self-government, and wherever it stands for the contrary, American traditions have begun to be forgot ten." With such a man as its leader there is little wonder that the democratic party faces a national political cam paign with a record never before approached in national politics; a record of accomplishment after four years of service and control of nation al affairs that has no equal in his tory. That is in decided contrast to the record of the republican party, whose sole and only promise, bad and indifferent as it is, says that they will not repeat the disaster of their last four years of opportunity. Elsie M. Rutherford asks for a di vorce from David -W. Rutherford, alleging cruelty. The couple was married in this county on March 30, 1915. She asks for the restoration of her maiden name, Elsie M. Crite sen. Property rights have been settled out of court. Mary Steel would separate from John Steel, who has hastened the action by deserting her. The couple married in Washington state, June 14, 1913 and there are no children or property rights. LeVaughn E. Sorenson does not care to maintain marital relations with Wallace E. Sorensen any longer than the court deems necessary. Mrs. Sorenson charges her husband, who is a traveling salesman working out of San Francisco, with desertion. There are no children and no property rights. FALLSARIANS DRILL Marching Club Unlimbers After One Year of Idleness With 0. D. Eby, decked out in the gala togs of the organization, as member-extraordinary, the Fallsarians held the first drill of the season last Thursday evening. In spite of the fact that the club has been organized only one year and that this was the first attempt to master the intricacies of the military maneuvers the mem bers did very well. Captain H. E. Williams had charge of the marchers during the early part of the drill period and later turned the command over to Dr. Pickens. On Sunday morning and on Monday and Wednesday evening drills were also held. The members are in form for their participation in the Booster day parades on Saturday. Now Is the Time to Equip Your Barn 'tti5,rO r- Myers Hay Tools Will decrease your hay storing work more than you can realize Long TrucksLarge Pulleys High Grade Track Myers DOOR HANGERS :i JO.K, 5.TAY0N Insure Easy Running Barn Doors We carry complete stocks Let us show you the goods W. J. Wilson & Co. Oregon City, Ore. Geo. Blatchford Molalla, Ore. 340-46 East Morrison St. Portland, Ore. FARM MACHINERY 47 ever, and had it taken action the de feat of Vietor would have been t simple matter. The evil influence that the repuh lican press and leaders attempted to exert upon the democratic voters was DIVORCES ASKED FOR Blasted Hopes Bring Several Couples to Court Designating her husband as a pes- like most of the wind that comes from simistic and selfish man Mrs. M. Iva that source; it had no effect. I Cook asks for a decree of divorce . from ner Sp0Use) q q Coo to whom FORGOTTEN she was married at Condon, Ore., on ! May 18, 1907. She alleges in her Our good fiiend, the Woodburn In- complaint that Mr. Cook is of the dependent, strikes a happy note when opinion that their marriage was a sad it says that Homer Davenport, the mistake and to 'make the mistake late famous cartoonist, who was born and raised in Silverton, put that city on the map. Remember, don t you, how, when Davenport passed from among the millions he had pleased with his clever pen work, the world stood up in reverence to the man and his birthplace? Remember how Sil verton was heralded and how she heralded herself by the great cere mony she made of the funeral of the cartoonist? Today a simple, painted board marks the last resting place of the genius who put Silverton on the map. (Where is the monument that the man's value to his birthplace should have warranted? The Independent is not in error when it says that Daven port put Silverton on the map. Since Davenport's death and burial in the town of his birth the town is boom ing along commercially with saw mills and other evidences of industry, but in so doing it has cast aside the ; sentiment that the memory of its worse he heaps upon her many per sonal indignities and gads about with other women. There are no children and no property rights. Mrs. Cook would resume her maiden name, M. Iva Shelton. Changes at Clackamas School At a recent meeting of the board of directors Miss Lettie Osborn of Sycamore was elected principal of the Clackamas public school, Miss Anna Bachniann was re-elected to the intermediate department and Miss Win Osborn to the primary depart ment. Miss Bachmann has resigned, however to accept the principalship of the Damascus school at an increase in salary. D. U. Cochrane, the present principal at Clackamas, has accepted the principalship of the high school and grammar school at Kings Valley. Sella Business Interest M. E. Park, who has made many friends durinp t.Vi t.imn ha haa Rnont n c . at it nr:n: ci 1 1 nuuy mm, i. milium m- at tne automobile business, has sold ed a divorce complaint against her his interest in the Pacific Highway husband, Clarence R. Williams, to garage, but expects to retain active wnom sne was married on January I, connection with the automobile busi- 1911. Cruelty is the basis of the ness as a salesman for Ford and complaint, and the plaintiff alleges Studebaker automobiles. Tter i that upon one occasion Mr. Williams Mr. Park plans to enter the Stude- threatened to "mash every bone in baker factory at Detroit. jour uoiiy. one bsks ior an equal division of the property in an estate held by the two and her third share in the property of the defendant, ' in addition to $150 for costs in the ac tion. Card of Thanks To our many friends and neigh bors who so kindly assisted us dur ing the sickness and death of our be- W. B. Dillard alleges desertion in loved husband and father, we extend his complaint for divorce from Edith our neartteit thanks. Gallogly Dillard. The couple was " MRS- H- LAWRENCE married on September 9, 1907 in Lane AND CHILDREN, county and there are no children or A clean mouth is essential to good property rights. health. "BUY IT- IN OREGON CITY" OREGON CITY Member ot Federal Reserve Bank (Established 188 9) Under GOVERNMENT Supervision United States Depository for Postal Savings Funds Interest Paid on SAVINGS ACCOUNTS and TIME CERTIFICATES DOMESTIC AND FOREIGN EXCHANGE BOUGHT AND SOLD. TRAVELERS' CHECKS AND LETTERS CREDIT ISSUED. CHECK ACCOUNTS AND DEMAND CERTIFICATES ISSUED. GENERAL BANKING BUSINESS DONE. OPEN SATURDAYS FROM 9 A. M. TO 1 P. M. YOUR BANKING BUSINESS SOLICITED. D. C. LATOURETTE, President M. D. LATOURETTE, Vice President . F. J. MEYER, Cashier HELP FOR WORKING WOMEN Some Have to Keep on Until They Almost Drop. How Mrs. Conley Got Help. Hero in A let.far from a mnman nrliA enner in casn or can assume. Dill- had to work, but was too weak and suf- Exchange 57 acres 25 acres in cultivation, 20 acres slashed and seeded balance in brush and timber. Has 1000 cords of wood standing, 1 acre bearing or chard, family variety; 4-room house, barn, granary and implements. One half mile to school, church and store; 6 miles from Oregon City, 2 miles from car line; 14 miles from Port land on good road. Will trade for smaller place and take difference, man & Howland, 8th and Main St., 'regon City, Ore. How she f ered too much to continue. regained health : Frankfort, Ky.-"I suffered so much with female weakness that I could not do my own work. "Oregon Outdoors" The latest production of the pro motion department of the Southern Pacific company is its annual booklet "Oregon Outdoors," which is especial ly beautiful this year with a wealth of photographic reproductions done ir 41ack and white and in color. Everj eetion of the Willamette valley and other parts of the state are covered pictorially and descriptively. Picture of Oregon City and the falls here are included in the booklet, copies of which may be secured from any recommend it to anv woman suffering had to hire it done. I heard so much about LydiaE.Pink ham'sVe geta b 1 e Compound that I tried it I took three bottles and I found it to be all you claim. Now I feel as well as ever I did and am able to do all my own work again. I Southern Pacific agent. from female weakness. You may pub lish my letter if you wish. "Mrs. James Conley,516 St Clair St,Frankfort,Ky. No woman suffering from any form of female troubles should lose hope until Dancing Party A very pleasant dancing party wa: held nr. Mnnnf. Plensnnt. nn TuoctHau evening, at which the Commercial she has given Lydia E. Pinkham's Veg- club of that community was host. The compound a iair trial. rooms of the hall were tastefully decorated with cedar twigs and Scotch broom and the punch table was set omid a bower of the same verdure. Patronesses for the party were Mes dames Jennie V. Niles, A. E. King, W. B. Stafford, George McDowell, W. B. Lawton, J. W. Hiatt and Miss E. E. Williams. Mrs. Bushnell Elected At a recent meeting of the Oak Grove Parent-Teacher's association Mrs. W. P. Bushnell was elected ntAmfanf. ffv t Via PAnnim a - traat an A r. ..... ...w v......e (V U kU U...1. 4.L v Mrs. Richard Webb was elected vice-'"'1' community. president. Other officers are Miss Florence Howitt, recording secretary; The death rate of persons under 45 Miss Francis Dayton, corresponding is decreasing; of those over 45 it is secretary and Mrs. Louis Colosky, increasing. This famous reTnedy, the medicinal ingredients of which are derived from native roots and herbs, has for forty years proved to be a most valuable tonic and invigoratorof the female organism. All women are invited to write to the Lydia E. Pinkham Medi cine Co., Lynn, Mass., for special advice, it will be confidential. treasurer. Mrs. John Waldron re tired as president. The association has progressed remarkably under the direction of Mrs. Waldron and the good that has been accomplished is MONEY TO LOAN We have several sums of money to loan on good real estate, from $100.00 co $1,000.00. HAMMOND & HAMMOND ATTORNEYS Beaver Bid?., Oregon City Ore. MONEY TO LOAN PAUL C. FISCHER Lawyer Deutscher Advokat Room 2, Beaver BIdg. 1 Oregon' City, Ore. Geo. C. Brownell LAWYER Caufield Bide. reifnn Cit 'Irt-irnn REAL ESTATE MONEY LOANED ON IMPROVED FARMS Mrs. Delia Etchison John Edwards 401 E. 50th. St N. Sherwood, Ore. Phone Tabor 5805. Phone Sherwood. ' Office phones Ma'ti . H hie R-s. H2"l. limine M '! '14 n WILLIAMS BROS. TRANSFER & STORAGE Office 61? Main Slive Safe, Piano, and Furniture Moving a Specialty Sand ?ravel, Cement. Lini, I' aster. Brick, '"ace Rnck, Kiie Rrick ' Minion Willamette Valley Southern Railway Co. Arrival and Departure of Trains at Oregon City Leave Southbound Arrive Northbound 7:25 A.M. 8:20 A.M. 10:00 A.M. . 10:55 A.M. 2:30 P.M. s 2:20 P.M. 6:55 P.M. 5:20 P.M. Daily Freight Service (except Sunday). . The American Express Co. operates over this line.