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2 OREGON CITY ENTERPRISE, FRIDAY MARCH 18, 1898. CLACKAMAS COUNTY NEWS. I L IKA ItOSiNEVu SERIOUS ACCIDENT. Dchfltii .g Society w Barns Bolldlnn Fishlufr Hold Fever Birthday Daiicli . linLAMD.Much 16. The fineweather if the past two week) has all vanishes) nil instead we have snow, rain, sleet ml hail. The farmers made good use of the nice spring weather by plowing and seed fnir. A Urge acreage of sprint wheat 4ml oats was sown. Grouse are hooting and the crow of (lie Mongolian cocks can be heard very Irequrntly. Lust Saturday, while acting as sawyer In his father's mill, at this place, Ira Fxnney cams near being killed, lie iiad sawed off a plank and started on an other when the one he had finished was iiii(lii by the saw and carried over the Csiw striking the boy in the forehead, Crushing nis skull. He was taken to the IWpital at Oregon City, Sunday. While iis brother, William, was on his way to Oregon City to summon a doctor, his Imoe ran into an electric car and was so itlly hurt that it had to be shot, and le narrowly escaped death himself. As Tt aas.he was badly braised, but nothing 4?iious we hope. Miss Hattie Wilcox is elected to teach he spring term of school at district No. ffl ai d Miss Alice Williams teaches at Suuklin's. We do not know who will frai li the spring term at district No. 75. Air Bonney, his daughter, Mrs Cosby mi eons Iry and Charles were down ft om Uubbord to attend the wedding of T'illiam Bonney who was married to Hiss Lizzie Aimstrong on the 9th. A move of prosperity seems to have elruik. the sooth end of town ss Mr. llosheris building a new barn. This makes two in that end ot town in the Lt year. One is 56x60 and the other Sx50 feet. Fruit is not far enough along yet for the cold weather to hurt. D. II. Mosher was at Cedarvale hingle mill on business yesterday. Mrs. J. L. and Mrs. 8. E. Ragland, Hr. W. P. Roberts and his daughter Alias Ida Roberts ot Dover accompanied ay Mrs. Bodish of Rockey Point and Mrs. Morehouse of Viola attended church -al this place Sunday evening, March 6. Services hereafter will be at 4 p. m. h atead of 7 0 on the first Sunday. K.Bacon of Logan, was visiting C. Uolenstine, of this place, Monday and Tuesday. Wheels seems to be all the go of late, SO the boys say so. Some city folks came out here fishing, mot long sgo. The most they got was fall, a ducking and a ride over the nough roads. Now city friends when f ou come out here to catch some of the little finny tribe you want to get some of e country hayseeds to escort you around tLrongh the brush and over the logs. three years, have returned to their home I refreshments seemed hardly in character. in this neighborhood. The Platonic Literaty and Debating Society, held their meeting Friday after noon. A fine program consisting of songs, recitations, reading and instrumental music was first listened to, after which came the debate on the question, "Re solved That Fire is More Detractive Than Water." The leaders were Geo. and Ernest Forbes, E. M. Ward and the Misses Mary Davis and Laura Williams. The judges decided in favor ot the af firmative. The question chosen tor next meeting is 'Resolved That Character Has More Influence Upon Society Than Money." The leader on the affirmative is Sara Davis and on the negative Elsie Gibbs. Mrs. Wra. Vanover and sister, Miss Sadie Ray, are recovering from the diphtheria. Miss Tearl Currin, of Ely, was the guest ot Miss Oda Randall, Friday. We are not exactly informed as to the plans ot Mr. and Mrs. Jones, but under stand they are leaving for some point on the Coast. Messrs. J. Jones and J. Steldmain, with their families, leave Carus Tuesday for Fisher's Landing near La Camas. They will not go to Chinook as tormerly stated. Damasena, Damascus, March 15 The splendid weather that prevailed the past week has enabled the farmers to do considerable plewingand sowing oats but st present we are having cold rains and hail storms, the cold nights the past week seemingly did no damage to fruit trees. The prayer meeting was neld at the residence ot Mrs. Freedorff's last Wed nesday evening. Miss Louisa Filbert, of Portland, has been engaged to teach the spring term of school at Rock Creek. Quite a number of the young people went to bunnyside bunday evening to attend the Free Methodist preaching there, they report having a fine time, as they generally do at such places. Hiram and Dewitt Donley have gone to The Dalles in quest of work for this coming summer. Mr. Charley Hunter was seen in our midst last Sunday. W. P. Moak and family have taken their departure for Kelso, this county. We presume they will le greatly missed at the Sunday school. .fee!. D. H. Mosher spent Sunday in Oregon Gty. acle Creek Each Cheek, Match 14. The rain fcas come again accompanied with snow an the bills, so farm work is at a stand still again. There was considerable ateding done during the good weather, till some are not through yet. Elder Morehouse, of Viola, and Elder Lewis and Mrs. Boddish, of Rocky Point, near Sprmgwater, are holding re vival meetings at Pleasant Hill in dis Crict No. 50 There was a good attend ance yesterday, there being about 100 are;nt. Three made a start to serve Hie Lord yesterday. W. J. Howlett made a business trip to Portland last week. H. S. Gibson, of Oregon City.was visit ing his parents and friends of Pleasant Hill during the past week. The order of Maccabees, of Eagle Creek, has 20 members. We do not hear much talk about the Alaska miner, all having settled down to work here thinking they will do as well is the long run. flaielia. Hazklia, March 14 The farmers in this section have been making the most of the pretty days, snd hope the rain will stay away a few days longer. L. A. Sbibley and family have moved on. the old place and are now taking care of Mr. Jones' mother, Mrs. A. R. Ship ley who has been ill for some time. John Haines and family are temporarlv living in the bouse of L. A. Shipley. Maude Walling, who has been on the sick list, is now convalescing. James Hayes, who has been living in Sherwood this winter, is now at home with a very sore hand, which prevents him from working. Wm . Wbitten is up from the Columbii tor a few days. Addie Whitten is working for the family of L. A. Shipley. Mrs uician uaviuson has been very ill, but is now on the road to recovery Mrs. Johns Pitts has also been ill but is now reported better. Jennie Day, of Stafford was visiting at the residence of C. Borland's the past week. Eli Calkins is working for G. H Locey. An entertainment will be given at the school bouse the 25th inst., by the pupils and patrons of the school. Borings, Hokinq, March 15. The gold (ever has made Inroads on our population also last week Ray and Lee Welch started for the far North . May success attend their venture is the wish of their many friends Attbe annual school meeting, S. E. Card was choien as clerk for the next year, Andrew Vetsch was elected director for a term of three years j II , Boring was chosen to act as director in place of Ray Welch, who went to Alaska. Miss Ellen Byere, of Stone, Oregon, was again hired to teach the spring terra of school, This will make the fourth terra that Miss livers has taught here and the fact that she has been engaged again, shows the esteem in which she is held bv both parents and children. It has been decided to close the local debate on Saturday evening, March 20. in emuumie program is being pre pared for the occasion, which is to con sist ot vocal and instrumental music and speaking. It is also intended by the committee, which has the program in hand, to have some dialogues and tab leaux. Everyone Is cordially Invited to attend. Brune A Sons are very busy at work on their contract ot building the barn for Mr. Vetsch. Mr. Perrettis building an addition to his house. This is another proof that prosperity has revived, as there has been no building going on in this community tor several years past until last year. W. H. Boring has just about recovered from his late illness. O. W. Boring is at home from Univer sity Park and will probably stay summer. School RepmK Chaa. Rutherford closed a sucsessful term at Hedland, March 11. Miss Ida Francis, has been re-elected at Stafford, where she is very popular. Miss Olive Luelling's many friends will be rejoiced to know that she Is again able to he In school after an absence of two weeks. j C. E. Mluler lias been re-elected at Macksburg. Mr. Minier will probably be given an assistant as ho has the largest one-room school in the county. Misilllig has completed a live months' term in the Marsielles district and will immediately begin the spring term In the same place. Washington's birthdav was observed by the school and its pa trons. Some very useful Improvements have boen made by the directors, on the grounds and buildings. M.S. Shrock has closed a successful five months term at Elliott Prairie. This Is the first term in the new building, which the good people ot that district built last summer. Mr. Slmvk will teach tho spring term at Burton and Miss Phelps will fill the vacancy at Ml liott Prairie. The following teachers have leen re cently elected : Mr. 11: M. Stalueker, Sunnyside. So. 71; Miss Louise Phil- brick, Rock Creek, No. 31 ; P. L. Cole man, Union Hall No. Ml : I'licm Mc Donald, Oak Grove; No. 83; Nina it j Johnson, Sandy, No. 4(1; Merene Allani, Happy Hollow. No. Oil; I). A. Miller ; Highland, No. 33; Eliza Burns. Mulino. No. 102; Fred Meindl, Crescent; No. (II ; Harriet Bray, Canemah, No. 3; Wiliard W. Austen, Logan, No. 4. all Lucena Richey is able to walk about again, after having been confined to bed nearly three months, oa account of a dis located hip. Surprise parties are again the order of the day. Last Tuesdsy evening quite a number of voung people met at the home ot Mr. Boring to spend the evening. ry . ..... everyone reports having bad a very enjoyable time playing games and in conversation. Maple lne. Mapli Lank, March 14. Cecil Cos per, of Clarka, was the guest of Courtie Gibbs, Thursday. Mrs. J. K. Morris and sons, Gilbert md Rav of West Oregon City, are visit fan Mr. Moutz. Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Blood returned to Carlton, Tuesday. Mrs. James Shelly visited with her daughter, Mrs. H. Henrici, at Hemes ton, Sunday. The Populists held their primary at fhe school house, Saturday afternoon, wUh a large attendance. The Demo crats also held their primary, Saturday, but they seem to be as scarce as hens' tooth in this precinct, as there were only four present. Mr. S. Oglesby and the Misses Maud and Myrtle Boen took in the sights of Pcrtlsnd, Friday. The Misses Edith and Emma Jones, of Carus, were visiting at H. C. Green's, Saturday and Sunday. II r. J. C. Dixon and family, who have fceen residing in California for the past Garni. Carus, March, 14. The residents of this little burg pursue the even tenor of their way. A dead level of existence offers few items of interest. Miss Edith Jones who has been visit ing her many friends in Carus, returned to Kelso, Wash., Tuesday. The pupils of this district are enjoying a yery happy term of school under the instruction of O. II. Byland. We hope to give, later, a full report. John R. Lewis is completing the neat appearance of his dwelling house by ad ding to the interior fresh paint and paper, new furniture, carpets and pictures. Saturday evening March 5th Mr. and Mrs Edwin Howard gave a large party to honor the birthday of their daughter, Thena. Cards and dancing occupied the time until refreshments, consisting oi sandwiches, pie, cake and coffee were served. At a late, (or early) hour the guests dispersed, having been happily entertained. George Stevens has put up a small house near Lindsley's; sawmill and has lately moved in. The Lindsley Bros. expect to start up the mill soon, and Mr. Stevens will be employed; also L. Stev ens and A. Jones. If any beings in the world deserve the conveniences and luxuries of life it is the hard working farmer folk. So we re joice to see a neighbor invest in such a comfortable riding vehicle as Mr. David Jones has purchased. It is a two-seated, top carriage, with lanterns. Price, f 140 A farewell party was given Mr. and Mrs. William Jones, of South Carus last Saturday evening. It was a "hard times" dance and some of the guests were arrayed accordingly but the dainty Oresesnt. Crescent, March 15. We, of this vi cinity, are not dead, have only been asleep and are liable to be wide awake at any moment. Our annual school meeting passed by quietly, and it seems the majority are satisfied. Our school board have en gaged Fred J. Meindle to take charge of our spring term of school which ought to speak well for him, as he taught the win ter term. Mr. DeShazer, who is living with his son-in-law, Mr. Chas. Livesay, of this place has been sick a long time and is not improving much if any. We are sorry to stay. It is reported that Mr. Chas. Reyno'ds is ill with an attack of pneumonia. His many friends hope to hear of his re co very. Mr. and Mrs. Cassler are contem plating a trip back to Boeman, Mon. 1 heir stay is lobe indefinite. Friends wish them success. Gilbert Jones, with bis family, is go ing to leave for Eastern Oregon. May their hopes be realized. G. W. Waldron and others of this place have lately received a fine lot of young trees from the Valley Nursery at Woodi urn, which gays satisfaction and promise of fine orchards in the near fu ture. Mr. Rue has been doing good work clearing this winter, but is now taking i much needed rest. Mrs. Yack, a member ofonr neigh borhood gets frequent snd cheering let ters from her husband who is at Lake Linderman, near the famous Klondike region. There is morn Catarrh in this section of the country than all other diseases put together, and until the last few years was supposed to be incurable. For a great many years doctors pronounced it a local disease, and prescribed local remedies, and by costantly failing to cure with local treatment, pronounced it incurable. Sci ence has proven catarrh to a constitu tional disease, and therefore requires constitutional treatment. Hall's Catarrh 'Cute, manufactured by F. J. Cheney A Co., Toledo, Ohio, is the only consti tutional cure on the market. It is taken internally in doses from 10 drops to a teaspoonful. It acts directly on the blood and mucous surfaces of the system. They offer one hundred dollars for any case it fails to cure. Send for circulars and testimonials. Address, F. J. Cheney & Co., Toledo, O. Sold by Druggists, 75c. Hall's Family Pills are the best. Wood wanted at this office, oak, fir or limb. In length 16 or 22 inch or four foot. Programme for teachers' meeting to be held at the Rarclay scool in Oregon City, Saturday.Maich 20: Song, "Red White and Blue" Asso ciation. Helps and Hints for the Teacher in the Study of Psycology" Miss Madge Hill. Vocal Solo Miss Mae Case. "Is Our Present School Curriculum Complete? If Not, How May It Be I in proved?" Prof. II. S. Strange. Recitation T. J. Gary. Vocal solo Prof 8. C. Hunter. Vertical Writing -Prof. L. W. Me Adams. "History of the Press and Literature of Oregon." Mr. Geo. II. Himes. Mosic Ladies Quartette. , "The Development of American Liter ature" Mrs. C. II. Dye. Following is the school report for sixth month: Days tanght, 20; average number belonging, 37; average daily at tendance, 36; times tardy, 8; number visitors,40. Roll ol honor: Maude and Willie Stone, George, Louis, Dora and Mary Murdock, George lliclnboihem, Cassie, Ora and Fred Wileox, Gilmore and Earl Behymer, Harry and Willie Hubert, John, Martha. Chas. and Rosa Stiebritsand Ralph and Annie Richard son. Koll of honor for first three months: Cassie Wilcox, Minnie Evans. Louis, Dora and Mary Murdock. Roll of honor for the second three months: Cassie and Fred Wilcox, George, Louis, Dora and Mary Murdock, Martha and Rosa Kliebrin. Roll of honor for the en tire six month : I-ouis, Dora and Mary Murdock bnd Cassie Wilcox. School closed March 11. Average divily attend ance for six months, 34; toUl number uf visitors, 79. Cius. Ruthkhvord, Teacher. Clerk's Report District Ns. 31. Report of School Didtrict No. 34, Went Oregon City, for year ending March 7, 1H9H. riSASC'UL itatshzkt hkckipts. Anit. in Clerk's hands March 1, '!7 $ 38 41 Loaned unlil lairs were collected.. 67.') 00 Received from District tax 211 21 " " Co. apportionment.. 703 H) " " Stale ' 231 02 " " All other suurces. .. 5 On Total $1125 17 DISBURSEMENTS. Teachers' salaries 116.11 U Loam and interest on same 603 71 Interest on bonds 147 71 Principal ofbonds 600 Ctt Janitor's salary 133 00 Clerk's salary 30 00 Improvements on buildings, etc... 108 36 Fuel and insurance Ofl 20 For all other school pursues "80 l Total paid out 40'U 07 Balance on hand $ 333 20 Number of school children in the District between tb ages of four and 20 years of age, 230. I. D. Taylor, Dist. Clerk. Financial Report of District No. 2. To the Honorable Board of Directors and the Taxpayers of School District No. 02, ol Clackamas County, Oregon. I respectfully submit the following as my financial report as Clerk of School District No. 2, for the year ending Mrrtb 7, 181)7. RECEIPTS. Borrowed from Commercial Bank of Oregon City 4186 00 From special tax am 47 County apportionment 3.18(1 00 ' State " 1110 20 Tuition fees, non-res. pupils 177 00 Stationery sold 1 25 UBS AVcSctaUcrrcparationfor As similating wcroodandRctf ula tiitg the S tuouuitt ukUtoYYcb of IVoinotc9THgt5tlon.ChettfuI ncss and Itest.Contol ns neither Opium.Morphlne nor Mineral 1SOT NAltCOTIC. i)M fiJh I (MWJ Apcrfccf Remedy for Constipa tion, Sour Stomach. Diarrhoea, Worms .Convulsions .Feverish ncss mid Loss or SUn TacSimite Signature of .14 uUlilS TaH5" 0 cxact copy of VRArrcB., 7 ran For Infants and Children, i The Kind You Have Always Bought Bears tho Signature of AST AW The Kind You Have Always Bought. tTu mmtt. lm rrv. THE N uyj AMERpfilfflLY ' W know of no rtvltw pubtlhi In tMi fOunfjr or ii Ejfoo n'c! comomti to -c:ie fu. y it iSt Amis'. 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It W) u- eius sko, wlmn 100 votes went cast, Hoof) thcfljlit was v-rv hitifr. 'M 'll Mrs M. 8. McCown was Mulcted Piiwirliws iwMi.c,rn opposition. fuel H4(kil T,ie of Hwtlon for thsdown General rxi.i-tisn. 1.1 19 , to" WU 1 H. C. Htaveiis, U. II, Ovniiis-inm Hi.i aratua and bldic... Olxi 7H I VVMiart anil T. L. Clminiau and for tha Interest on homls t& io' hill aid, Fred Kly, D. II. Glass ami J. MohIIi.s; ilphi Ml 78, A Thayer. Notes pi.1,1 Con.. Ik, k l,0tK), fMOO. A mcetlnx of the school hoard t?"Jl I ...... i'-rJ .. . ..-,r.r, -Ji' im held Tuesday evening the was vote can- Total fximlitures $l.lToi U0 vassed snd K K. Charman And Mrs. 8. Balance on hsnil f 202 00 ' - McCown dmilared duly elected Dr. I V....I. .. ...ll.. .. , ABILITIES .nuii in in uia retiring llieiimur Ol lilt 8l percentbondsdu6jiinel,ir03 0000 00 Dec 1.1900 (JOiOuuj Nuts for 00 rlavs to Cum. Dank I ' board. Dr. Carll will he chairman dur : the present year. Total receipts $13758 02 DISIIUItSKMENTS. For Teachers' salaries .$7;i77 67 Janitors o.(0 Jo Clerk UK) 00 Water rent w oo Repairs on Eastliain biiilning lis 40 " " liarclay ' hi ij School meeting and election expense 10 .r0 Janitors' supplies 27 05 bcbool furniture 58 19 . supplies ... 190 48 Freight and Dray age 2 50 Kiven Fen 10, 1808 800 00 Note for 00 Ih to Com, Hank Kivsii Marud 6, 1898 R 00 Total $1'I8 00 Number of rhililrnn of si'lionl age euin. stated in 1898, 12(17; No. males 599, lemsn-s 008 While the cliool census could hardly be classen wliii the finance of the Dimriot, stl I It bears a very clous nlailnn to llnan cial afl'airs. S. M. M'jCowit, Clerk. K. K. ( hiirinao Elected. The annual srhool election for director was held here Monday, resuliin in the election of K. E. Charnmn. The vole cast was us follows: Main street ballot, F. T. Griffith.. . .. OH E. E. Charman.. 110 Hill ballot, Griffith 22 " " Channiin oi Total 3;jo Considerable interest was tnken in the election. 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