Oregon City enterprise. (Oregon City, Or.) 1891-194?, July 17, 1896, Image 2

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Newspaper Page Textft CLACKAMAS COUNTY THE FNTEKPR1E ( OKKESIOM) E.US SWEEP TUE FlEl.lt. Kunily Popular a a Summer Resort Prune Trees Hlosrinmiiig Close of Dchnliug Society. Snpy, Julv li Haying Is about done ml lli crop is about an average one. lUin is needed as Inte town grain looks rather poor. Tourists ami pleasure seekers are coming out from the cities by the dozens to tlml cool places in the mountains. Most of them go up to Welch's where there is a Hue hunting anil Ashing ground. Mr. itigalowisdown from the summit and reports that most all the snow Is gone, lie has onlere.1 lumber here to build a house to accommodate travelers. ignite a number of people gathered in our town to witness the illumination on Mount Hood; but most of the people missed It, as they came too late. Those w ho saw it lay it was the finest eiseen. The prune crop is. bound not to fail, as Hermann Bruns has several French prune trees in lull bloom, it being the second time tbe trees have bloomed this season, and as the first crop failed the second bloom teems to indicate that it will yield a heavy crop. Miss Annie Donahue, who has been at tending school in Portland, is home for a two months vacation. Mr. Whiting, of Hubbard, Oregon, was the guest of Mr. F. A. Meinig during the Fourth. Mr. and Mrs. Ileitis have left for Port land. Asa Thomas is preparing for a trip to Ba ker City. Saturday last a large crowd gathered at the little school house at Kelso to debate tbe question, that all nations should dis arm and settle their disputes by arbitration. After a lengthy and heated discussion the question was decided in favor of the affirm ative. This was followed by excellent lit erary exercises, some of which are worthy of notice. Miss Kelley, an accomplished young singer, sang two nice songs. Ole Al-niisM-gger made an excellent speech on the value of time, which was well received by the audience. The debate was the last for this season. The following resolution was i unanimously adopted : Resolved, That tbe thanes of the Kelso debating society are heartily extended to the directors of school district No. 1!) for their kindness in allowing us the use ol tbe school house in which to hold our discussions. Stockdnle, Kansas, are visiting relatives here. They expect to remain the rest of the summer. Robert Miller, of Leon, was here a few dnvs Inst week. Mr. and Mrs. McOnrd, of Oregon City, were visiting with YV. C. Ward and fanill last Sunday. The picnic on the llh as well attended The band wagon and liberty car followed by other vehicles left the village Tor the pic nic grounds about 10 o'clock, where a great many from other places were already col lected. The program was begun bv singing the national air, "America."' Prayer was j ottered by Kev, tjuliuhy. The IVclartition jot lndeendence was read bv Miss Olive Tenny, one of the pupils of the public school. J. A. Randolph, a ciliien ol this place, delivered an address which, for choice of words ami style of delivery, would be hard to excel. Arrangements for an ice cream social, to take place in the near future, are being made. The exact date has not bceu fixed yet but about the -4th may be decided upon. Something novel will be prepared in the way of tables, waiters, etc. The pro ceeds w ill be given to our minister w ho de serves all we can do for him. and we make this announcement early in order not to conflict with anything else. 14NHT NKW.S. Entertainment by Hood Templars-Methodist Camp Meeting llrglns Work. Stafford .News. Stafford, July 13. There has been quite a number ol happenings since last I wrote you. On the 27th of June there were two burials at the Stafford public cemetery at one time, and one ceremony, or.e being Henry Schulti, a young man who two years ago married tbe eldest daughter of enr esteemed townman, Mr. WolHey. He was crushed by a falling tree twelve davs iwfore at or near Cleon, and lived ten days In extreme pain when death mercifully came to his relict. He leaves a widow and an infant child. The other burial was the child, a few months old, of Fred Scuatiz and w ife. On Tuesday the 7th Charley Schroeder was buried here. Tbe family bad not thought him seriously ill till the Thursday j Deiore he died. His death was quite a shock to the community as he had always appeared to be a strong, healthy young man. He was a brother of Gus Shroeder who was j hit on the head and killed by a flying piece of emery wheel w hich bursted while he was I using it. Rev. Joseph Gronde has resigned his charge of tbe German Baptist church, and wi'l shortly return with his family to Texas. Rev. Reich le has accepted a call to Tur ner. The addition to Mrs. Renter's house is fast earing completion under the management of the contractors, Messrs. Scheiwe and Reichlee. Mr. Gage has not completed the kitchen to his house vet. Mr. Heflner has left with bis wife to visit relatives at Astoria, Charlie Larson returned on the 4th from a trip to Liberty. He doesn't seem to be favorably impressed with that country, as he is said to have made the remark, " I wouldn't be caught dead over there." The lumber is on the ground for the new school house. We expect to hear the sound ol the hammer and the saw about the 20th. J. Q. Gage started to Xestucca Wednes day, the 8th, with a few more head of stock, and will stay to cut and secure hay for the coming winter. Henry Gage, who had been at his father's a couple of weeks, and while there made himself a fish boat 18 feet in length, loaded it upon his wagon, along with a new mow ing machine, and started for his home at Kestucca on the 1st, arriving safely on the 3d. Ed Carpqpter didn't go east. Grain is beginning to turn. Harvesting will soon be here. Harmony News. Harmony, July ti.-(Ti late for last is sue.) The Christian lleavor Society elected officers for the euslkig six months last Wednesday night. John Wise was elected president. Win. H. Karr vice presi dent, Harry Gitlord secretary, and Albert Frankhauser treasurer. Mrs. John Wise, who we reported ill, bas recovered and resumed her place in the Endeavor society. Mrs. George Swope, of Oregon City, has been engaged to lead the Endeavor meeting next Sunday evening, July 12. 8. B. Millard bas about completed the building of a large barn on his pla-e. Hay cutting has been in progress for some time. The yield is fair. It is reported that the aphis is on the grain, but not to any great eitent as vet. Mrs. K. Luther has left for a two mouths visit with relatives in Washington county. Mrs. Dannals, accompanied by her son Hiram, returned today alter a visit of three days with relatives near La Center, Wash ington. John Tong, formerly of this place, but now living near Damascus, visited with old friends here a few days ago. Miss Edith Karr is spending several days with friends in 1'ortland. tuite a number of our people spent the ro-.irth in Portland, while others went to Milwaukee, and after sending an enjoya ble day there greatly exercised themselves at the fire in the evening which consumed three buildings. The hard work was in re moving furniture, etc., and in keeping the Haines from spreading. Caniiy, July M Tlu Cni'liy Lodge. I. O. ti. T. gave an iot cream aocinl lust veiling in Knight's Intll. It "tin an en tire success Imlli socially ami llmmciiilly. The Canity huso bid loam mot the Mo- lulu team on the Canbv grounds last Sunday. At the close of the game the score stood tl to 1:1 in layor o( Candy, In our last communication the item regarding D. R. Piuiick's business con lamed an ctutiaraiing etror. Where it should have read "popular liveiytnnn it read "populist livery man." Mr, Pitnick, not heing a populist, was not very enthusiastic over tlio eiror. Mrs. Mary Ncilteit and family have moved to Portland. William Klaetsch and familv have also moved to Portland. Mr. Nickclson and fatuity, w ho bought the place owned hy Mr. KlikcltH'ti, am now in possession. John Sims is olliciiiting as railroad agent at Harlow in the absence- of the regular agent there. People wondered why John Aikins was ao good natured while in town last Mon day. It was a ten-pound girl that ai med on the lltli that caused all the good humor. Mother and babe doing well. i U.S. C. Phelpa has greatly improved , the appearance of his place by adding a ! fancy picket fence to his prcuusea in , front of Ins residence. ! The regular annual catnpmeetitig of the M. E. church began here today. ' Canby camp ground is a lovely place on which to camp. The association has made many substantial improvements lately, thereby adding materially to the comfort of the cunipers. Carlton & Rosenknans, CHNBY, ORECON, Millinery Wo liuvo just received a new line of siriii' mil i tifty gootls and can furnish you trimmed lint or trim tliem to order on short notice Men's and Boys' Clothing Our hoys' and men's clothing has just arrived. Do not fail to see it heforeyou huy, for we can save you more money than ever hcfon. CARLTON St R0S6NKRHNS. Kedluml Nous. KK1.1.A.M.. July 1.1. -The Uedland tec-1 Wm ""'"'I'''" bi'niiy '' vWtmir i. ..... o ...f .. i ii i... i at Springfield this week. us v "rt t i m k fin i tp.i, nun mi nuti attended went home reim.-imr i.vei ihJ lt,,v- Ibivdcn, of I'.li.l.il Veil, iriMt.1 tlitti, tlw.v I,.. I !. ......,.. i...i.uv.,.l 1 preitcli lit the Aims becomingly, and the lecture went off very lirid.il in html Veil, will house Sim- Fehlervllle News. Fehlcuville, July M. The weather is very warm; dust is heavy ; grain, hay and gardens look fine, Farmers are all haying. The "glorious Fourth" passed l rftly. Viola News, Viola, July 8. (Too late for last issue.) Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Mattoon were in Port land last week. Mrs. Bowdish returned to her home at Kocky Point Tuesday, after a two months stay here. Mrs J. W. Karten and Miss Stella Karter) visited in Portland last week. Mr. and Mrs. D. Henry, of Colorado, are visiting with Mrs. Henry's parents, Mr. and J Mrs. Behymer. I Lemuel Walker, of Woodburn, is visiting friends in this vicinity. Mrs. Karten and daughter Etta are at tending the Chautauqua this week, and will visit in Woodburn and Salem before re turning home. Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Palmateer, of Leon, were here July 4th. Nat. Rowan was in Portland one day last week. Miss Retta Behymer came home from Portland last week for a short visit. How ard Hayden and Alfred Miller came Jjome to spend the fourth. Mr. and Mrs. A. 0. Hollingsworth, of man's house. The day was spent in games of various kinds. No end of goodies. In tbe evening all went home, wishing that the Fourth would so'june again. Mr. and Mrs. GmsiiTnd children, accom panied by Mrs. Cushon, all of Portland, were visiting Mr. and Mrs. Fred Wourms during the Fourth. Will I'rnilt, w ho has been visiting with his sister, Mrs. B. W. King, has gone home. J. S. Forbes, of Oregon City, was visiting in this vicinity the past week. And again Ed Sharp, of Frog I'ond, bas been in our neighborhood. He comes quite often now. Business is booming here. Mr. Collette, of Milwaukee, has pur chased twenty acres ol land here from J. A. Thayer. He has commenced building a house thereon. Mr. Collette has brought two men with him to cut cordwood for him, and will soon commence hauling wood to Oregon City. Mrs. F. H. King, of Eagle Creek, was vis iting here with friends one day last week. B. Haist. who was staying with S. D. Benell last winter, is now staying with H. Brass. J. G. Fehler has on exhibition at his house a bunch of wheat, oats and timothy. The wheat is six feet long, the oats six feet ten inches, and the limothv six feet seven Inches. Who can beat that? and who said that the Oregon soil is no good . The last week's Entkiu'Kihe was quite newsy. Let's have some more. Allow me to congratulate you, Mr. Editor. Expose rascality. Stay with them. Lav them wide open. The honest man will be with you through thick and thin, nicely. At one moment there were, so ber countenances, and the next there would be heard laughter and cheering Alter the lecture there was ice cream and soda which was sold for the small sum of Sc. The proceeds amounted to A shower of rain passed over 'his place last Saturday morning, but did not lust long enough to do any good. A good rain would be gladly welcomed bv those who huve their hay made. A good part of the haying in this (own is tisished. drain is looking well, but will be in jured some by the dry weather. Potatoes and gardens look well after Kev. preach dav. ('has Itrooks is visiting his mother ut ! Hrid.it Veil. School w ill begin Monday alter a va cation of a week witli Miss Jessie Wake Held us te.icher. Mr. Ed. Trickv was in our vicinity filiate Thursday on btisinessf It. Fall Creek Hews. Leon, July 11. Mr. and Mrs. Jones and daughter Ethel, of Leon, were visiting at Mr. Hunt's the Fourth. Fall Creek Sunday school is progressing. The time of meeting has been changed from 10:30 a. ni. to 2:30 p. m. Mr. Mitchell was up from Lents to spend the Fourth with his family. They are liv ing on their ranch so their children can attend school here. There was quite a lively time at Mr. Hunt s one morning last week. Mr. Hunt had started for the mill when his wife dis covered the house to be on tire. As he was not out of hearing they soon had the flames extinguished, otherwise the (louse would have burned, as his wife is not much of an expert at climbing ladders. Gardens are looking fine, but a good shower of rain would improve them. Robert Miller went to Currinsville one day last week and purchased another fine j horse. The Miller brothers intend to do their own hauling now. They ar doing quite an extensive business in their saw mill. All kinds of lumber on hand not withstanding the amount that is hauled away every week. Many new settlers are coming in. We are glad to see them come the more the merrier. Ed. Miller was up from Viola last week and took home a load of lumber. Ut. Price's Cream Baking Powder World's Fair Highest Award. the hot weather ol the last few weeks. P. Linn failed to go to Eastern Ore gon. And the brass bund did not play for the exciirsio , as was stated in my letter of June Fred Rerkey, a boy of 13 years, shot andVilled a large sized coyote a few days ago. KeeDon, Fred, you are doing very well. A. T. Plowman hag had very poor health for the past few weeks. Several of our citizens have been at West Oregon City cutting cord wood. They report rather hard work this hot weather. Mrs. L. I). Johnson and Miss Nina Hoyt, of University Park, Portland, were in this town the latter part of lust, week and the tfrst of this week to visit friends and attend the social. Mrs. Johnson is the president of the Ladies' Aid society of this place. A number of our citizens were at Viola yesterday to hear Dr. One preach the memorial sermon of A. Stone. Thoe who spent their Fourth at Viola reported a good lime. Mr. Editor, we, the people of Kedland. uphold you in your exposing the sea wags who inhabit the court house anil fill various other county ollices, whether they be republicans or of any other party. C. Cutting, one of our old citizens, passed through this town veater.lay. He says he will start for Eastern Oregon, with his family in a few days. E. .Richardson returned from Eastern uregon a snort time ago. lie reported bettertimes over there than here. " The Kedland Ladies' Aid Society met at Mrs. Berkey's July 13, to quilt for Mrs. Johnson, the president of tbe soci ety. Mrs. Johnson resigned tbe presi dency. A vote of thanks was extended to Mrs. A. Sprague and Mrs. Johnson for their help to the society. The election will take place at the next meeting, to be held at Mrs. Allen's the first Tuesday in August. The organ is now paid for from funds received at the late lecture and ice cream social. Oiibev. Aims Items. Aims, July 13. The picnic at Aims'on the Fourth was a grand success. Every one had a good time, and the program whs fine. Mrs. J. Hickman and son Uex spent Friday with Mrs. J. J. Eisner. Miss Jessie Wakefield is visiting at Bri dal Veil this week. Henry Tabke and family, of Albina, are the guests of Mrs. John Bramsbull, and others. Seigle White has finished his large boat and has it on the river ready for use. Mack Pulley spent the Fourth with friends at Aims, (lurkes News. I i.arkks, or , Julv lliiying is ni full blast ami the wild blai kU'rries are i turning in this auction of the neighbor hood. Several from here attended the Salva tion army meeting on Milk creek lust Sunday evening. Mrs. (i. W. (irace, of Oregon City, is out visiting .Mr. ami Airs. It. I.. Kiiigo. PORTLAND TO THE DALLES I I'y (lie fust an. I emu- IllOllillllS steamer DALLES CITY REGULATOR Ibtilv boats, except Sunday, hav ing Oak street U k at 7 it. in'., mak ing regular landing nt Vancouver, ('ihciuIom, White Salmon, Mood lliver ami all interiueiliatn (mints. Mr. and Mrs. Moore were the guests I'tlsseng-er ami freight rates lower to theso points than by nnv other line, j First class meals serveif for L'"h This is the (ireat S-enif Uotite. ! All tcitirist mliiiit that the scenery ion the MM. lie Columbia is not px- celleil for beaiil v ami grandeur in 1 i I ft. i . . . " ... mo i niteii Mates, pull informa tion hy addressing- or calling cm J. X. HAItNKY, Agent, li-d. 014. rortland, Or., Olhcottnd wharf, foot of Oak St. E. McNeill, Receiver. TO THE EAST dives the choice of TWO TRANSCONTINENTAL R O XT T E last Sunday of Mr. anil Mrs. Ie Mrs. T. Yarwood, of 1'ortland, will lie out this week visiting. Several from here went to Wright's Springs to hear Whitehead ss-ak and re toUQl home sirk and disaiuiinted. He ili'Vijtalk on the tinanciul ipicstiun at all K. M. Manning has a contract for put ting up hay for Mr. Klinesmith A I MA. Esglt ("rrsk Nutrs. Kt. i s ('itrKx, July II. (Too late for last issue.) Itiiin Is much neenVd In this section ol country at present. W. Maker had a harn raising Inst Kriilay. Quite a number f our ciiUens Kent to Sandy to eeleliraiehe Fourth, J. 1. Woeille ami family ami a few of their friends went to Ragle creek and spent the .lay fishing a I in other recreation. Mr. ami Mrs J. Welch made a trip to Troiitilale last week to visit his sister, Mrs. W. Ilickey. V Hugh (lilheu, one of Kagle Creek's young farmers, was married laxt Thursday to Miss Henrietta Holcomti, one of the teachers of this county. We wish the happy couple much happiue and success ill life. Mrs, K'l (iraves and daughter lla, of Aurora, visited relatives at this place laiHIiiiiilay and returned home hy way of Highland to visit her brother, John (iitlirna GREAT NORTHERN RY, VIA SPOKANE Minneapolis ST. PAUL. j, co- v AGENCY Jor ! MOTS' A pamphlet tit Information anil as- . itrarwfi inr lawStSnowlli ll., ((J "uiain i-aitiiu, I afaara. Trad t nans, uinirlirhl Mil ,fr. KvAWraa snuNN a CO. ;iUI llro .aar. Raw l ark. UNION PACIFIC RY. VIA DENVER OMAHA AMI Kan- 9rty. Low Rates to all Eastern Cities. OCEAN STEAMERS Leave 1'ortland every fivo days for SAN FRANCISCO. Hontit Pleasant Items. Mot;NT Pikahant, July M. Miss .Vina Joel, nke is at Long lleach. Miss Kmma Wllehart spent the Fourth In rortland. M'Vank Andrews and daughter are camphsaf aV'llailMtone. The Assembly is a perfect cycle of distin guished talent. Helen McCord was thrown from a pony ene diy last week, receiving some injuries J Urs. Larll and Hummer reduced the frac tures, and no seriona results may bo ex pected. 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