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OREGON CITY ENTERPRISE, FRIDAY, MARCH 20, 1908. NEWS OF THE COUNTY GARFIELD. Rain, rain, Rain! the beautiful rain. How It patters against the window pane. The rain we have been having for the last few days has stopped many of the farmers from doing their harrow ing. Lloyd Yocum, who had the misfor tune to get one of his hands cut In the planer at the wood working fac tory, by a double bitted ax last week Is getting along nicely. At this writ ing he Is still in the hospital at Port land. Mrs. G. T. Hunt Is laid up with the rheumatism. Freda Duus has gone to Portland and will remain about a month. . Mrs. Martha Davis Is In Portland at her daughter's Mrs. Clara Johnson, who Is quite 111. The play entitled "A Loyal Friend," given by the Garfield Orange Dramat ic Club, was a success. In spite of the Inclemency of the weather, there was a large crowd out. It was follow- ed by a basket social. W.H. Samson was auctioneer. The bidding was lively and the au ctioneer caused some amusement Miss Jessie Lemon's basket brought the highest price. The sum realized from the baskets was $71.90. The proceeds go for the benefit of the Grange. We are glad to see our old friend, Mrs. M. K. Irvln up and around again, Mr. and Mrs. W. Shrlmer went to Boring last Tuesday to attend the funeral of the later's sister; they re turned Friday. Mark's Prairie at any old time. A very small acreage of potatoes will be planted here this pring owing to so many potatoes being held here for a higher price. Seed potatoes are very cheap, with no demand. NORTH BEAVER CREEK. The weather has been a stormy the last few days that it has put a stop to the farming. The grippe has at last visited our little burg. Everybody seems to be laid up with It Miss Lottie Bluhm has come home. She has the grip too; also Mrs. Henry Hernlcl Is on the sick list the Congregational church, at eight o'clock. Admission will be 15 cents for children; adults 25 cents. The proceeds will be for the benefit of the society of Christian Endeavor. The sisters of Clackamas Grange, No. 298, will give an apron and neck tie social Friday evening, March 27, Each sister will wear an unhemed apron and bring a tie to match. She ties Willi be sold at twenty-five cents apiece which will include supper for himself and partner. The brother buying the tie must hem the corres ponding apron. The one who succeeds best in hemming will get a fine prize. Howard Smith, who lately sold his place west of town has moved into the Garrett house. Mr. Shearer and family have re cently moved Into the Wiley Chap- man house. 8PRINGWATER. EAGLE CREEK. On Tuesday evening, March 10, Mrs. X P. Woodle gave a surprise party In honor of her husband's birthday. All present enjoyed themselves listening to music, both instrumental and vocal. Refreshments were served. Those present were: Mr. and Mrs. Howlett, Mr. and Mrs. Cablll, Mr. and Mrs. Fred HoffmelBter, Mr. and Mrs. J. F. B.-ower, Mr. and Mrs. Guy Woodle, Mr. and Mrs. Walter Douglas, Robert Ca lilll, Mr. and Mrs. R. B. Gibson, Ray, Claud, Malcolm, Mary, Nettle and Joey Woodle, Little Bobbie Cahlll, GIfford Hoffmelster, Little Roy and Dorothy Woodle. Mrs. Murphy fell and sprained her wrist Monday last. We hope she is getting along all right. H. S. Gibson bought some pigs of Mr. Sawtell last week. J. W. Douglass went to Portland on business the latter part of last week. Mrs. Cora Robertson went to Port land laBt Friday. Harvey Gibson, of Barton, was seen in this berg Wednesday last. He pur chased a horse while up here. Miss Cleo Douglass called on her sister, Ella, and Mrs. McDanlels Fri day, last. Sam Wilson has been working for J. W. Douglass the past week. He has been sitting In a "tater" hole sort ing potatoes. He Intends going to South America In the near future. James Gibson made a trip to Port land Frlduy, last. Mr. Gordon, of Barton, was seen up this way last week, driving old "Riley." He paid a visit to the mill. J. F. Brower has sold his farm, and will move to Orient soon, where he purchased a home. Our new neighbors, Mr. and Mrs. Berg, have arrived. They bought the Brower placo. Soveral of the young people of this place attended the dance at Eagle Creek, Saturduy, March 14. Fred Rolph Intends sailing for Klon dike on the first steamer that leaves for that country In the spring. SJJTSL. thrCivIlWaTdTed March i He Was a member of the 30th Wisconsin reg iment. Mr. Nash was born In New 72 years ago. His wife died several years ago. He leaves three children to .mourn their loss, one son. Spencer Nash, and two visiting Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Grlsenth waite Saturday, Walter Eggerman is working for -J".,. ' ..7. Born to the wife of Bert Comlns a girl, on the 13. John Howell has left our buRg for a .. ri. 'IT'' a. while. He and a friend of his from t r.i tv mi laid to rest in Springwater cemetery. it is rumored that another larm nas Wales, have beeu look for work. to Feiidietoii to "a"nr.'f..Tl0. SjUslne8S trIp changed hands in Springwater. Mr. to Oregon City, Saturday. Several from around, here took in the masquerade dance at Linn's hall Saturday night and all report a swell time. Whitehead of Portland. Is said to have sold his farm for $8000. Mrs. Hayner, teacher of the young men's class In the Sunday school, gave a fine lunch and entertainment to the boys and girls they brought with them reported a fine enjoyable time. Mrs. Moyer gave a few of her friends an excellent supper and roy- CARUS. Charles Spaagler, who""fell In his barn and got hurt, Is getting a little better Mrs. Lewis came home Saturday "ly entertained them, it being tne an from a visit to Oregon City. jnlversary of her 42d birthday and w r fcnvinw real wohfnnt woofh. also the 74th birthday of A. M. Shib- er again, after a few nice days. We ; wno aenoea ana got away wun need It to make the nasture and eraln 1118 8nare or tne excellent supper. MARKS PRAIRIE. Tlio hardest rain storm of the win ter lias been on here for three days and early gnrdeu Is at a big discount. ' . George. Oglosby and Bons are just gutting able to be up and about. ( ter a two weeks' siege of lagr'" Road work has been the ortw of the day for a couple of weeks in this vicinity. Lots of sickness in our community at present. We have a man hore that is op posed to all kinds of public Improve ments, even oposlng a public road that Is badly needed as could be expected. Ho is a Bourbon Democrat and has been a trespasser on other people's roads for over 35 years. The rain will put a stop to all farm ing work for some time. The entertainment at our school house was a success, although the attendance was small owing to the Btormy weather and 20 baskets brought $19.80. Prof. Ogle and the Oglesby boys furnished first-class music for the entertainment. Our hop men are up against the real thing now, and very few hop yards will be planted here this spring owing ford to raise hops and sell them for less money than It costs to pick thorn. Anyone wanting to rent a hop yard grow. Jacob Kalbflelsch visited friends in Canby Sunday. Mrs. Stewart has just begun to be around after an attack of the grip. Mr. and Mrs. Evans' daughter of Portland ls spending a few days vis iting with her relatives in this sec tion. ' Mrs. Rose, of Portland, Is visiting her brother, Charles Spangler. Mr. Tucker, of West Cams, has sold his farm. It looks as though we were going to have all new neighbors after a while. I suppose there will be great anxl ety on the part of the office seekers from now until after election. MOLALLA. Molalla, the river, has been on a rampage, more water seems to be on the ground than at any other time dur lng the winter. Although It rained last Saturday night, the basket social at the church was quite a success. Ye scribe has been on the sick list for a week with a sore throat. W. W. Everhart and wife were elect ed representatives to the State Grange at the County Grange, In Oregon City, last week; thus Molalla Grange No. 310, will be represented. Miss Ethel Sprague, of Stone, is vis iting relatives and friends In this vicinity. Miss Ethel Watts' friends gave her a surprise party on the evening of March 17, it being her eighteenth birthday. Molalla Band has purchased two new up-to-date b-flat horns at $120, and thejaare said to be very easy j T. E. Everhart's friends will be glad to learn of his successful recovery from the operation of appendicitis at a Portland hospital. Mr. Wooillngton died last week up on the Aben.ua. He was Mrs. C. W. Merman's father, and founder of the Rock Creek copper mines. Mrs. Hayner's sister and family are on a visit with the former. Born to Mr. and Mrs. John Kel ler, a 12-pound boy. They are taken up with Roosevelt's theory and do not have race suicide. It appears to the writer that the Republican party or a part of it. Is fairly or unfairly playlag, to benefit the Democratic party. Splitting up on the Primary and Statement No. 1. Three or four Republican candi dates for U. S. Senator against one popular Democrat. I doubt very much that some of the candidates are loyal to the Republican party. If they can not have their way, they are willing to bust up the good old Republican party. HARMONY. A birthday and surprise party was given to the Misses Helen and Chris tina Ketels last Friday evening. Re freshments were served, the young people took their departure, and re ported a good time. Fritz Roseman was taken to the Good Samaritan Hospital last Friday. Dr. Locke Is the attending physician, George Ottoy is improving his place by putting a fence around.it. The Woman's Missionary Society had an open meeting last Sunday, and a good programme was enjoyed by ail. A district Sunday school convention will be held at this place next Wed nesday, March 18, all day and even lng. A basket dinner will be given, CLACKAMAS. The social given by the Ladles' Aid of the Congregational church last Fri day evening was a great success. In spite of bad weather the hall was well filled and seventy-five at least took supper. Several ladles told In a more or less humorous way, how they each earned a dollar. Thirty dollars were collected bb the result of the evening's entertainment. It Is reported that the Sherrett place Is about to change hands again. Hardy Langenburg has obtained a position In Portland. Mr. and Mrs. John Smith of Park- place visited Mrs. Spurgeon last Sun day. . Rev. S. W. Rlggs. pastor at Clack amas and Parkplace, has rented a house at the latter place and will move his family down next week, i The funeral services of Thomas Doakln took plaee In the Methodist church. Monday afternoon at 2 o'clock. Rev. W. B. Moore conducted the ser vice. The I. O. O. F. took chargo t the cemetery. Mr. Deaklns' mifer Ings were Intense during the Inst two weeks of his life, and called out the most loving sympathy of his many friends and neighbors. Filers Piano House wllf give a re- can be accommodated right here on cltal Tuesday evening, March 24, at I We have a buyer for timber lands and for two ten acre tracts. We have for sale some fine river front properties. Have made some nice additions to our list in last few-days. W. F. SCHOOLEY & CO. 606 F.UL1 STREET OREGON CITY. , COLTON. After a long spell of dry weather, wo have quite a shower of rain, which makes the creeks boom and the shingle bolts go floating down the mill creek pretty fast. Mr. Snodgrass came to Colton Sun day and brought with him six men to make a drive with his Bhlngle bolts, which he Intends to take out of the little creeks as he has now about 1200 cords In them. Carl Stromgreen was busy hauling suingies ror tho Swedish church. Mr. Leeson fetched home two milch cows a few days ago. Uharies Hunter was hauling hay which he bought from Mr. Kandle of Highland. He also hauled some oats, which he bought of C. Haag at Tim ber Grove. John Lamm came to Colton to get his bride, Miss Amy Bonney. They went to Oregon City, where they got married; then went on their wav to1 tneir new home, which Is at Jackson ville, Oregon. Walter Gorbett was hauling Bonie lumber for fencing and other purpos es last week. Mr. Bergreen was haullngtJffts from C. Haag's last week. J. Putz was sowing oats for U. S. Dix last Monday. Born, to Mr. and Mrs. LinJstrum, a baby girl last Sunday morning, but waa ouiy io live a rew hours to leave mis world to seek a better home. It I was burled at the Dix cemetery Mon- uay at 4 o clock. V. S. Dix and J. Putz wero busy hauling hay from C. Kinzy at High land last week. Mr. Anderson hauled a load of oats from T. J. Grace last week. A. B. Countryman is hauling lum ber for Rex Garden, who is building a new barn. Carl Stromgreen Is haullv.g lumber for J. A. Stromgreen. A. B. Countryman was plowing for Joe Peterson last week. Farr Bros, were out and purchased Mrs. Shanley's fat beef cattle last week. They were taken to Oregon City last Wednesday, and Freeman Bros, took a load of chickens to town, fir Mrsl Chinlav ? it Is hoped to get an early decision. Charles McCann, formerly section foreman for the Southern Pacific R R. at this place, has been promoted to road-master on the O. R. & N. R. R. with offices at La Grande. Mr. Mc Cann's family expects to move to La Grande in the near future. John Marshall ih building a new house on the Schindler & Kerr tract. Mr. Montcrelf has just completed a neat cottage on his property on Mln thorn. Mr. Maaasa, who recently bought the RInehart place, has moved on to rls new home. The place consists of a neat house and four blocks, for which Mr. Manasa paid $8000, making a record price. The valuable farms of J. H. Reld and J. L. Johnson in Mlnthorn are offered for sale and as the price l reasonable the farms will soon change hands. P. J. Henneman and T. R. A. Sell wAnrt sold some lots during the week A Mothers' and Teachers' UIud formed a permanent organizatlen In Miiwank-ie Sunday afternoon, wnen thA followlne officers were elected: PrpaMent Mrs. M. L. Roberts; vice- Dresldeit. Mrs. M. D. Reld; secretary, Mrs. George Wisslnger; treasurer, Mian TSstella Nlles: committee on constitution and by-laws, Mrs. J. H. Bfiid. Mrs. Phillin Strelb. Mrs. Frye; visiting, Mrs. G. W. Ganlard, Mrs. N. w Tnates. Mrs. SDrlng, Mrs. ueorge Wlsinger, Mrs. Ella Casto, Mrs. Phil lips; entertainment, Miss wiies, airs. George Wisslnger; printing, Mrs. rcmilifl C. Shaw. Mrs. G. F. Johnson; civlo Improvements, Mrs. George Wis slnger, Mrs. P. Strelb, Mrs. jsaniaru, Mrs. Maple, Mrs. Miller. The next meetlne of the club will be held In the Mllwaukie schoolhouse next Sun day aftenu-on at 2:30 o'clock, when all mothers of Mllwaukie are Invited to attend. NEEDY. It looks as If we were going to have a flood. Mr. McGouegal bought a fine pony for his son, Glenn. Mrs. Katie Spagle Is still staying with her brother, Julius, of Oregon City. The revivals continue, with one more preacher in attendance. This makes six weeks of meeting, with al ways large crowds and several con versions. Prof. Ray Fish will close a success ful term of school on Friday. We are sorry he will not teach longer as It will be hard to find bis equal. Wllma Blair began a term of school at Dryland Monday. Miss Nora Crlswell returned home for a short stay, and Miss Stella Crls well left Saturday for Russellvllle, where she will teach a spring tdrm of school. Paul Sampson has been quite 111 with pneumonia but Is reported bet ter. Grandpa Noblltt Is quite 111 at the home of his daughter, Jane, In Ore gon City. Percy RItter and wife were at Butteville, Monday. Mrs. Roy Cochran and son, of Port land, are visiting relatives here. J. D. RItter made a business trip to Oregon City, last week. A Reminder Lent is here, and we are prepared to furnish you with the finest fresh and salt water fish in the market, Fruit in season. All Orders Deliv 6red. G. GATES 522 MAIN STREET PHONE 2744 News has Just reached us that gold has beeen discovered near the center f the townsite, R. H. Snodgrass has a crew of men running shingle bolts down MHk Creek to Mulino, where he Is building a new shingle mill. A number of our town folk attended grange at Mulino Saturday. All re port a good time. The Colton merchant passed througn town Monday with a supply of fresh groceries. B. F. Noyer of ScBafferviile, called Monday and tney mu tters and politics on R. P. Co cussed schi jointly. V,'e don't k our town wili Republican fo ' any Democrat In chance It with a JENN' The people slder It wise I fore putting In can tell what tl be In March In O.. LODGE. lings Lodge con- few days.be- ! for you never .ther ia going to jn. store, he takes orders and delivers groceries; then gets the cream twice a week from up the creek for the cream man. Rev. P. J. RInehart and wife and daughter went to Portland, to spend i few days with friends. Mr. and Mrs. C. HIcInbothom were over from Estacada last week and spent a few days calling en relatives and friends. v Jamos Haydon has a now phuue so now he can talk to all of his neighbors Mr. Burt and John Mattoon made a trip to Oregon City one day this week to get a load of feed. BARLOW. Mrs. Daisy Ogle was In Oregon City Friday at the bedside of her grand father, Mr. Noblltt, who Is very 111. Born, March IS, to Mr. and Mrs. W. I. Bauer, of Aurora, a boy. Mr. Bauer Is formerly of Bauer & Tull Merchad- dlse store of this place. Miss Ida Howe, of Portland, visit ed her parents, H. C. Howe, Sunday. J. J. Wurfel Is slowly Improving. Floy Davenport, Paulie Roddy Bed Walter Smith have the mumps. Mrs. L. L. Irwin, W. S. Tull and H. T. Melvin were sent as delegates to the Clackamas County Grange con vention at Oregon City last Tuesday. The Busy Bee Sewing Society met at Miss Alma Rymerson's Thursday evening. The dues and offerings amounted to $2.25. Carl Ekern, who has been absent from school for many weeks with bronchitis, was able to attend Bchool again, Monday. The Molalla river raised so much the first of the week that many of the ties put In the river by Henry Shar er, to be caught and shipped by W. B. Tull, for the S. P. Co., were car ried down the river. Mrs. J. Mollet. of Tacoma. has been visiting mends here the past week. She returned home, Saturday. Mrs. aud Henry Hedges, who have Ubeen at Barlow and Canby for some lime, returned to North Bend, Thursday.. Miss Anna Slatogeer. of An ror a via. ited her parents Sunday and Monday. Edwin Dollan. of Salem, visits hi. brother, Chas. Dollan, Sunday. nas. ugie is confined to his room Mrs Buckner received a letter from husband, W. E. Buckner, who has Just arrived in Northern Washington. He says that It has been dull there ever since the financial flurry, butthat bus iness Is beginning to liven up now. 0. W. Lewis visited in Portland Monday. Little Arthur Roberts is on tne sick list this week. A messenger boy from Portland was out all afternoon Tuesday looking af ter a party by the name of Malon, to deliver them a telegram. He came to Jennings Lodge at 7 p. m., but could not find anyone by that name here. Clarence Buckner Is rejoicing ovlr a Dlcture of, and letter from, Izetta Jew ell, who apperaed as leading lady at the Baker Theater some weeks ago. Mrs. Wilcox seema to be improving some. Mr. Slocum has some beautiful hy acinths in bloom In his front yard. MILWAUKIE. The women of the Mllwaukie grange will give a social Saturday night, March 28, at the grange hall. Mayor Shlndler and Councilman Strleb were In Salem the latter part of last week representing the munici pality in the five cent fare fight They predict victory for Mllwaukie. The next meeting of the Mothers Clb will be held at the school house niarcn a. Wesley Thlessen, who has been at tending the agricultural college at Cor- vallts, Is at home convalescing from a severe illness. The Infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Ariegi died very suddenly Sun day morning. The funeral was held undertaking parlors in Portland. MILWAUKIE. The Mllwaukie school gave an en tertainment in the city hall Saturday evening. A good programme was given by the pupils of the school. Prof. Gary gave a short address. The large hall was crowded with people, anxious to help the ohmlldren and teachers make the entertainment a grand success. Mllwaukie Grange will Tiold Its reg ular day meeting next Saturday. The with the grippe. Miss Gertrude Evans, who has been studying music in Oregtm City 1s home again. ' Ed. Ogle sold his farm and resi dence to J. c. Coller, of Canby. Miss Laura Rymerson. who Is at tending Portland High School, spent Saturday and Sunday with her Bar ents. y Manuel King was ill with the grippe last weeek but is well at present Walter Irwin, accomnnnlort h diA t n-k l- ' .iiu T .... 'am:"uyer. vn., spent Mon day with R. E. Irwin. ???le? ?nd Henry G'lbertson have aiu iiicir iarm ianu to S. Berg. VIOLA The shingle mill has sttarted again after a stop of a couple of weeks getting in different machinery, and un der the management of Mr. Leacn It looks like things were going to num arouno, the mini. S. Deerlng has also started up his saw mill with a new crew In the mill, and also In the woods. Mr. Mercer and Mr. Stewart, who have beeen working for Mr. Deerlng, have moved to Estacada with their families. Mr. and Mrs. Bud Simmons, of Ore gon City, were at yiola last week for a few days maklnfe her parents, Mr. and Mrs. W. Word a visit. Jack Rice Is working at a mill in the mountains at what used to be the Mill er nros- saw mill. Mr. Kopp made a trio to Portland r.i T3! .1 i i . . I s 2 IT,7 Saturday. He! make some garden. We want sow is a busy man. Besides tending his thing to eat. . MOUNTAIN VIEW. The cold heavy rain last week was likely the close of Woodchuck's six weeks freeze up before Spring, The sun is Bninmg Deauwuuy again. F. M. Darling and J. W. Harringtoa are spraying their trees. Frank Albright came home from the Superior saw mill with the mumps. Fred Curran has them too; he la out at the mil). v. George Roberts came In from the mill Tuesday on business. P. D. Curran and relatives all came in from the saw mill to attend the sickness and death of W. D. Curran. Missis Josle, Frankie and Adalint Curran went home with their aunt, Nora Carrjco, and Uncle Ferd. J. Murrow, of Sellwood, wp.s here last week, making preparations te have a new fence and barn built. Mrs. Edgecome Is talking Of s lng her property horo. Mrs. Maggie Curran visited here over Sunday. She went to see mother, Mrs. Wlckham, who is seri ously 111. She has paralysis. William Jackson, of Vancouver Bar racks, spent Saturday and Sunday here among relatives and , friends. Miss Maude Griffin has a ladr memd from California visiting her this week. Mr .and Mrs. McGrew made a busi ness trip to Portland last Monday. Hr. McGrew has dissolved partnershlD with Ed.-Gottberg, blacksmith. Mrs. Everhart Is visiting relative) and friends here this week. She spent a few days last week in Port land with' her son, Frank. Miss Stella Hubbard has left this burg and Mrs. Delia Gottebrg is work ing In her place for "Ma" Gottberg. CLARKE3. We had a storm again and plenty of rain. The wells are filled again and it delayed plowing and . sowing at present and it is cold enough to snow. Mrs. Shanley sold four steers to Farr in Oregon City, and all her chickens. Albert Beauer and" his brother Fred took Mrs. Shanley's steers to ton last week and the Freeman boys tool her chickens to town. David Haag, from Washington, came home to visit his parents for I while. Miss Grace Smith has closed her school on account of an operation oi her hand. Christ Klnzy is moving his milch cows over to Canby and his brother Carl is helping him. , we have the mumos In the neigt borhood. Walter Lee has the mumps. Hell the son of Elmer Lee. Mr. Haag went to town Tuesday, , business. W. H. Bottemlller and Alex Scher ruble sawed wood Monday afternoon we all "are looking for the sprm to start this week, and we all hope win soon turn warm, so we a H. NELSON, Blacksmith Wagon and Carriage Maker Horse Shoeing A Specialty X07 Foerth Street, phone aeoi Oregon City, OregoJ NEAR ROAKE'S FOUNDRY MEADOW Rnnni Lots of rain and high water in this p.. i W1 ,Dj country this week. WBS al high mark last " ' iu iarm now, so the , " resi 1111 tlle n S nvor " " Staudinger has been h0,in j goats for H. S. Ramsby. me ouiter on the Meadowbrook ranch surprised the proprietor with sMn h.ngktV'ben he struck nl -"Id-ship backaft on the larboard side knocking him over the mlzzen-mast where he became entangled In the .!d Aboard and was lecture hour will be devoted to a tem perance programme and discussion on ; lost in the .w.n the proposed tax amendment I Meadowbrook Hleh Srhi Mllwaukie has to wait awhile for Monday wlthkn unusuaUr m!,0 its 5ent far. The legs! battle was meat. Profe"'" Dibb?e "r gh5enroU" on ia earnest at Salem last week and water, wielding the birch D8' A Dont neclect Statistic ,how that in New York City alone over 200 people die every week from consumption. , most of these consumptire might b living now if they had not neglected the warning cough. 1 You know how quickly Scott J Emulsion enable you to throw off cough or cold.