LOCALS
Mm. A. Nollson and Mr, H. L. Cook,
i( Hauolla, wore among the Oregon
City visitor on Friday. Mrt. NoIIhoii
mid Mr, Cook are actlva worker of
iho Ilnxnllu district and urn to assist
in Iho organization ot a Uad Cros
auxiliary lit lliuullu during the com
ing week. They state mnny rnldeiit
of that lection of Claekum county
rs aaxlously awaiting the orgunUa
llon of Hn auxiliary, and many have
already come tu thl city to secure
material for the making of garment
for the old lorn In franco. Mrt. Nell
no n brought to thin city and lurned
over to the local Rod Cross branch a
pair of ock and a sweater that she
hn made ilncn InNt week, and while
hero Kecurert more yarn to make other
article, Mm. Cook brought aa ber
ilonutlon a hospital cape, fifteen uu
hemmed handkerchief and four cap
for hospital wear, and she brought In
many artlclii that were made by Mr.
Ollvo JIuker and daughter, MUi Ktbel,
also of llaxella.
Mr. and Mr. Jullua lluln, of Knorr
vlll, Montana, accompanied by W. De
Laney, also of that city, who arrived
In Oregon City the flrat of last week,
and who have been guest ot Mr. and
Mr. I. D. Taylor and J. II. Carter, ot
till city, loft on Saturday on their
way to California. Mr. Dalit It a coun
In of Mr. Taylor and a niece of Mr.
Carter. They are making their trip In
tholr Franklin automobile, and are to
take up thnlr residence for the winter
In California. Mr. llaln, who ha
bon engaged In the atock growing
business In Montana, hat disposed
of hla properly Interealt, and will pur
chase propurty In the southern date.
They have found Uie road between
Montana and Oregon In fair condition,
and have made the trip o far without
accident. They have visited many In
teresting point enroute, and are hav
ing a most delightful trip.
Angua Maiheaoa, who hat been eta
turned with the boapltal corp at the
ITealdlo, Monterey, California, arrived
Jn Oregon City on Friday evening,
where he 1 vltltlng with hi grand
mother, Mr. J. II. William, and other
relative. Mr. Matheson ha been
trannferred to the aviation corps, and
I now atatloned at Vancouver, Waah.,
having arrived there a few day ago.
He expect to aall for France at an
early date.
Andrew Naterlln, who left Oregon
City In the early aummer for Seattle
In company with hi father, Antone
Naterlln, and engaged la the Ashing
business on the aound, ha returned
here to speiid a few day at the home
Of Mr. and Mra. N. Story. He will re
turn to 8emtlo lb latter part ot neat
week, where hla parent have taken
an apartment until January, when they
will return to tholr home In Oregon
City.
County Judge and Mr. H. 8. Ander
son, who are making their home at
l,ogan, will take up their residence In
Oregon City for the winter. The farm
of Judge Anderaon la one of the finest
In Clackamas county. When the lund
wa purchased by him many yenr
ago It wa almost a forest, and much
hard work wa done to make It the
farm of the present day.
Miss Georgia Cross, who Is teaching
In the Gresham high school, will ar
rive at her home at Gladstone thts
evening, and spend Thanksgiving and
the remainder of the week with her
parent, Mr. and Mr. H. K. CroB.
Mis Stelln, who It attending the Ore
gon Agricultural college, will arrive
home from Corvalll thl afternoon,
and spend her vacation with her par
ent. Marshal and Donald Ryan, who are
atudenta ot the high school In Salem,
have arrived at their country home
near Gladstone, where they are visit
ing with their mother, Mra. Thomaa F.
Ryan. They are to spend Thanksgiv
ing. Mr. Ryan will Join his family on
Wednesday to remain over Thanks
giving. Ora Howell, who resides near Stone,
and whose farm la located along the
banks ot the Clackamas river, waa In
Oregon City on business Tuesday,.
While here he visited his parent, Mr.
and Mrs. E, M. Howell. Mr. Howell
has rocovored from his recent Illness,
having been a sufferer from typhoid
fever.
Mrs. J. J. Qulnn and little daughter,
Hetty, of Stockton, California, who
have been in this city, and guosts of
Mr. and Mrs. Hugh Foster, of Twelfth
and Water streets, for the past throe
weeks, will leave for tholr home the
latter part of this week. Mrs. Quinn
Is a sister of Mra. Foster.
Mr. and Mrs. Ben Tackerman, ot
. Gladstone, are receiving the congratu
lations over the arrl val ot a son, born
on Monday evening, Novembor 27th.
Tho youngster tips the scafos at nine
pounds, and has been given the name
of Bertram William. Mother and son
are doing well.
Mr. and Mrs. Charles Stanley, ot
Soattle, and Mrs. Walter Brown, of
Portland, who have been visiting with
their parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Hlatt
have returned to their home. Mr. and
Mrs, Hlatt reside at Mount Pleasant
Lowell Kent, son of Mr. and Mrs.
John Kent, of Parkplace, who recently
enlisted In the navy, and Is stationed
at Goat Inland, writos to his parents
that ho Is well pleased with the life ot
the sailor.
Mra. Caroline Dunlap and daughter,
Miss Iono, were in Oregon City on
Monday, bolng the guest of Mrs. Dan
O'NoIll, of Rose Farm Mrs. O'NoIll,
who has been critically 111, still Im
proves. Claudb Wlnslow, of Molalla, Route
2, was in this city the latter part of
the wook coming here to purchase a
Ford automobile. He purchased his
car from the rnciflo Highway garage
O. n, Seoly ,of Wllsonvllle, was In
Oregon City on Friday, having made
the trip by automobile. While here
hf wiiii among those transacting busl
huh at the Miller Parker Company,
Mr. J. W. Ilitttt, of Mount Pleasant,
left on Sunday for Spokane, Wash.,
where ahe will visit with hor daugh
ter, Mr. Charing Gregory, who former
ly resided in this city.
Don't fall to witness ''Ye Old Time
Cotolllon" at the Star theatre on De
ceinber 4, under the ausplcca Women'
Kiillef corp. Adult 20 cents, children
17 cent.
Thomn Lindsay, who wu recently
operated upon at the Oregon City hos
pital, I Improving. Mr. Llndsey'i
home I at Cannmith.
Misses Myrlck, of Portland, were In
Ihl city on Tuesday, whera they visit
ed with Mr. Dan O'Neill, of Rose
Farm.
10. It. Leek, welt known resident of
Redland, wa among those to trans
ait business In thit city on Saturday.
Horn, Wednesday, November 21st,
at the Oregon City hospital, to the
wife of Arthur L. Smith, a ion.
Mis Tony Oelbrich, of New Era,
wa In thl city on Saturday, where
she transacted business.
Rev. Mr. Snyder, ot Molalla, wa
among those to transact business In
this city on Friday,
Ex-County Recorder H. P. Dedman,
ot Clackamas, wa In this city on busl
nes Tuesday.
Mr. and Mr, Rlebhoff, of Logan,
were In thl city on business Tuesday.
IN SOCIETY
CIRCLES
A furewell surprise party wa tend
ered to Asol J. Tabor at bta home at
Glen Echo, on Friday, November 23.
Mr. Tabor la a prominent young man
ot Oregon City, and Portland, having
been employed In the tatter place for
the last year and a half. He left Sun
day for Washington, D. C where he
will accopt a government position.
The evening wa spent In playing
game, and refreshment were served.
Upon departing for home the young
people wished Mr. Tabor a safe and
happy Journey.
Among those present were: Misses
Elva Llnnton, Maude Davis, Mabel
Morgan, Carlotta Pace, Ruth Porter,
Josephine Porter, Haxel Tabor, Ber-
nita Jack, Ethel Franklyn. Vera Sat
teriee, Neva Satterlee, Dorothy Staf
ford and Messrs. Asel Tabor, Charles
Slaten, William Etchlson. Fay Single
terry. Glen Blngletary, Clyde 81nglo-
terry. Elry Hickman. Mr. and Mrs
Tabor, Mr. and Mrs. Galbreath.
Mrs"." Jennie Nllos, of Lawton
Heights, has organlxed a class of
about twelve young girls, none of
whom are over 10 years of age, and Is
teaching the girls to knit. The club
meets every Saturday afternoon, and
much work has already been accom
pllshod by their little fingers. They
are working earnestly for our soldier
boys, and all seera to realise that their
assistance Is to kid In the work car
ried on In Clackamas county.
The members ot this knitting club
are Alma, Edna and Selma Bucholts,
Ethel Judd, Carrie Forward, Emily
and Vivian Barnard, Hermlna King,
Grace Telford, Peggy and Jean Skene.
r
An entertainment will be given at
the Beaver Creek school on Saturday
evening, December 8th, under the
supervision of Robert Glntber, teach
er ot the school. Thts will be In the
form, of a basket social, and the bas
kets will be auctioned oft by Ab
Thomas.
From the present indications there
Is to be much rivalry among the young
ladles of that district, and all are to
compete for the highest price basket.
Some of these are promised to con
tain yellow logged chicken, while oth
ers are promised to contain fruit cake
and other delicacies ot the holiday
season.
The engagement of Miss Laura Ros
enthal, of Portland ,and Mr. Alvln
Obst, of this' city, has been announced.
The marriage will take place In Port
land, but the honeymoon trip will be
tnkon In tho early spring.
Miss Rosenthal is one of the popular
young ladles of Portland, and has re
sided there most of her life, where she
has a host of friends.
Mr. Obst Is a member of the firm of
Miller & Obst, and very prominent In
the business and ctvlo affairs ot the
city. He has a host of friends to
whom this announcement will come as
a surprise.
U.S. ATTORNEY REAIS
TO MAKE
United States District Attorney C,
L, Reames of Portland will deliver the
memorial address tor the Elks lodge,
December 2, accepting the invitation
Friday extended by District Attorney
O. L. Hedges aa chnlrman ot the com
mlttoo on program and speakers.
DIVORCE DECREES GRANTED.
Divorce decrees were issued FrI
day to Rose Mulklns who sought mat
rimonial freedom from her husband,
Hugh Mulklns. The court awarded
plaintiff hor maldeu name, Rose Cal-
laghnn. The Mulklns are Portland
partlos.
Joseph Blshell, also of Portland was
given a divorce from his wife, Minnie
A. Blshell.
Rosoburg Carnegie
ned here.
lllirury plua
WILLAMETTE RWER
OPEN FOR TRAFFIC
After being closed three months, the
Willamette river lock were thrown
open to navigation Monday afternoon
at 3 o'clock, tho first stoamor to ao
through bolng the Grahamona, Captain
Rahe, followed by the Relief, Captain
William Lum. The Grahamona car
ried 150 sheep and a miscellaneous
cargo.
Doth steamer struck remnant of a
dam In the lower lock. Wanting had
failed to dislodge pieces of the dam,
and another blast was fired late Mon
day afternoon and during the week the
lock will be cleared of all obstructions.
The lower lock now has a depth of six
feet during the low wator period, an
Increase ot about four feet. New gates
have been hung at the lower guard
lock and material I on band for
other gate.
The United State engineers expect
ed to have the work of deepening the
lower lock completed in three week,
but the work ha taken as many
months. The deepening of the basin
In front of the paper mill will prob
ably be done next aummer.
SERVICE COMMITTEE
TO RAISE $425 FUND
A new form of "mobilization" In con
nection with war work has Just been
approved by, President Wilson and
Secretaries Baker and Daniels, and a
nation-wide .movement Inaugurated In
Its Interest.
Trained organizer are lining up the
force around every training camp to
give the men the helpful, normal enter
tainment which they desire and to
which they are entitled. Practically
every city and town and hamlet In the
whole United State haa been assigned
a quota which they will be expected
to raise for what Is known a the
"War-Camp Community Recreation
Fund." There will be no especial
week set aside for the collection ot
this fund, but It will be gathered to
gather within the next two or three
weeks.
The quota for Oregon City Is $425.00.
Chairman Latourette of the Live
Wires has appointed the following
named committee to manage the local
campaign: Rev. C. H. L. Chandler,
W. A. Dlmlck, C. Schuebel, R. Cau
field and A. L. Obst
This movement Is really the mobil
ization of community hospitality and
the United States Is setting a new pre
cedent In attempting to gather' to
gether all the sources ot hospitality
In all the communities surrounding
military training camps. While the
recreation and amusements to be pro
vided will add to the enjoyment ot
the soldiers and sailors, the prime Idea
Is that healthy environment around
the camps, with proper welcome to
the soldiers, will add to the strength
of the army and navy.
The local committee will have an
nouncements to make of a plan ot ac
tion within a few days.
FRIDAY IS 'LIEN' DAY
Friday was "Hen" day at the county
clerk's office. W. S. Jeans filed a
labor Hen against F. C. Mortenson,
Wm. Avlson, partners and L. O. Night
engale, receiver, on 62,500 feet ot saw
logs and lumber In the Mortenson
Lumber yards at Molalla and also In
the Southern Pacific yards at the
same place. Jeans claims work and
labor account due In the sum ot
$664.12. F. V. Johnson also filed a
claim against the same parties for
$170.B0.
E. L. Waldron filed a labor Hen
against the Tappendorff Lumber com
pany for work In transporting ties
down the Willamette river.
The ties are now held at New Era.
Waldron claims $95.10 is due him.
County School Superintendent Cala
van reported Thursday that to date
6180 foor conservation pledges had
been signed and returned to his of
fice, and 749 more families were re
ported as having not yet signed the
pledge In the county. Superintendent
Calavan says that a large number of
the pledges were sent to conserva
tion leaders In Portland, but notwith
standing this, 90 per cent ot the fam
ilies of the county were now pledged
to Hooverlze.
BARCLAY TEAM CHAMPIONS
The Barcla grammar school foot
ball team claims the Bcholastlo gram
mar school championship of Clacka
mas county and has issued a challongo
to any grade school team In the county
The team won from the Gladhtone
Sunday school Soturday afternoon by
a score of 6 to 0. The game was played
on Canemnh field. Frank Millikon was
rofcree and W. Criswell was umpire.
, DANGER' OF FOOD SPOILING.
CHICAGO, Nov. 26. The discovery
of 1500. cars of fresh vegetables which
are in danger of spoiling, has been
announced. The prtcus of these foods
have keen mounting steadily.
LIBRARY STORY
HOUR CHARMS 4
SCORE CHILDREN
The Library story hour opened Sat
urday. It Is conducted entirely for
children. Miss Carmen Schraidll
spoke to an audience of 89 little lis
teners who were in story-land for
over an hour.
Miss Agnes Harris will toll stories
next Saturday from three to four.
Three hundred seventy-eight books
and about four hundred magazines
have been sent from the Oregon City
library to the soldiers.
DEPUwiiTs
ALERT, BUT ALL
IS FOR NAUGHT
Considerable 111 feeling toward al
leged unprincipled thieves was mani
fest at the sheriff's office Thursday
when an 8. O. 8. call came from the St.
Agnes baby home stating that three
kegs of Ice cream tor this Institution
had been stolen from the I'arkolace
! railroad station, it rid that the aid of
the officers in recovering it would be
greatly appreciated. Deputy sheriff and
speed cop II. E. Meads hastily mount
ed his motorcycle which hac proven
Instrumental In the unfailing appre
hension of apeed demons, and hurried
to the scene of the reported robbery
Reaching the premises, the stalwart
deputy sheriff was Informed that the
Ice cream which was supposed to have
been stolen, had not been delivered
yet, and wa at that time quietly re
posing on the rear end of a transfer
wagon and would soon be at its des
tination. T!
E
E.R.
Judgment ot $15o was entered
against E. R. Baker Friday, In favor
ot Fred Clack, on an accounting be
tween the two parties. The matter
was formerly settled by a board of
arbitration which returned an award
of $261.02 In favor of Clack. The Judg
ment entered Friday cut the arbitra
tors' award to $150, the sum originally
claimed by Clack as being due him
from Baker. Execution was ordered
on Portland and Meldrum property
attached by plaintiff at the time of
suit The trial was held November
20.
Y
T0 138 DISTRICTS
Tl
County Superintendent Calavan is
busy parcel posting the state school
library out to 138 school districts ot
the county. There are from 10 to 64
books being sent to each of the dis
tricts, depending upon the appropria
tion, which amounts to 10 cents per
capita on the part of each district.
West Linn heads the list and will have
an addition to their library ot 54 vol
umes, by virtue ot the school library
law.
Wihtol Engages
Miss Rogers to
Coach Students
Miss Blanche Rogers has been en
gaged to assist Mr. Wihtol in his
teaching work. Miss Rogers is to teach
the students of Mr. Wihtol who come
from east Clackamas county. She Is
commencing with a cless ot six pupils.
Those in her class are: Dorothy May
field, Thelma Mayfleld, Clarabell Har
daubrough, Helen Beeson, Albert
North and Vergl Guard.
Miss Gamble, Mr. Wihtol'a first as
sistant, will probably teach Portland
pupils exclusively this winter.
Arrangements were under way this
fall for Miss Naomi Armstrong to
take up classes on the west side' of
the Willamette river but these ar
rangements have not yet been com
pleted. A recital is soon toJe given by the
students of Mr. Wihtol and his assist
ants in the Congregational church.
Everett Cross
Gets Judgment
In Damage Suit
Judgment by default has been ob
tained by Everett Cross against the
Crown Willamette Paper company for
$350 damagos, Judgment having been
rendered by Justice ot the Peace
Slevers. Cross alleged he was work
ing on a platform, which gave' way,
and he tell about seven feet, injuring
his spine. The company made no ap-
peorance and is now seeking to have
the judgment set aside and the case
reopened. William M.- Stone appeared
for Cross. '
ELECTION AT WEST LINN.
There will bo a special election in
West Linn December 3 to vote upon an
ordinance authorizing the expenditure
of $200 for the purchase . of a tract
50x100 feet in Willamette Tracts from
Mra. M. Leisman. The proposition was
referred to the people through a ref
erendum petition.
CHARLES E.' HASH IS
DEFENDANT IN SUIT
Nellie L. Mulrden of Portland, la the
plaintiff In a $10,000 personal Injury
suit brought against Charles E. Nash,
well known Clackamas county man.
The complaint alleges that Nash negli
gently ran down the plaintiff, while
driving hi automobile near Fourth
and Yamhill streets, Portland, on No
vember 2, 1917.
Mrs. Mulrden allege that Nash was
operating bis machine In a congested
district at a speed of 20 mile per
hour, and that while jockeying for po
sition In the crowded thoroughfare, be
ran over her. The complaint recites
permanent Injuries, In addition to a
fractured skull, scalp wound and
serious Injuries to the spine and ner
vous system. Edward J, Brazell, of
Portland Is representing the plaintiff.
Plaintiff also asks an additional sum
ot $278 for ambulance, nurse Lire and
hospital and medical charges, pending
her injury.
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Abernethy grange had Its usual suc
cessful program last Saturday after
noon. The main feature of the pro
gram, arranged by Miss Evadne
Blood, lecturer, was a Red Cross dis
cussion, In which a number partici
pated. Mrs. Effle Smith gave perhaps
the most interesting talk, and flayed
those who have for sport been circu
lating scandals about the disposition
ot Red Cross goods. She said there
Is now a reward of $100 for the appre
hension of person with such inclina
tions. Mrs. Brayton told of her spec
ial work, and her hospital rugs, now
being used as models by the Portland
schools. Mrs. Bernler, Mrs. Lageson,
Mrs. Butts, E. C. Dye and others spoke
briefly on interesting phases. A de
lightful reading "The Battle of Water
loo" was contributed by H. J. Bigger.
Walter Blood delivered In fine style a
recitation entitled, "The Art of Being
Good."
E!
STRUCK BY ELECTRIC
TRAIN SOUTHBOUND
John Melln. an aged fisherman ot
the Meldrum district, living in a boat
house on the Willamette river, was
struck by an Incoming Portland-Oregon
City train of the Portland Railway,
Light & Power company, Thursday
forenoon, and knocked down, but was
crew and brought into Oregon City
not badly injured.
Mr. Melln was picked up by the train
and received medical attention from
Dr. Guy Mount and was later removed
to the Oregon City hospital tor a tew
days' rest.
Mr. Melln, who was coming to Ore
gon City with crawfish, was walking
on the right of way just north ot
Greenpoint, where there is a double
track tor a distance ot two or three
blocks, and moved, over toward the
main track, being hard ot hearing and
not knowing a train was approaching.
He was struck by the car steps.
AT G
The home of John Gengler was at
tacked by unknown parties last even
ing who threw stones at the house un
til they were dispersed by a pistol
shot fired by Mrs. Gengler. Mr. Geng
ler Is employed at the Crown Willam
ette mills as a machine tender.
OF
A fire occurred Thursday morning at
3:30 in a wood shed at the rear of the
home of Roy Cox. The fire depart
ment was unable to save the shed al
though they succeeded in confining the
fire and preventing Its spreading. The
origin ot the fire is a mystery.
Eccles Seeks to
Oust Hostetler
From Fine Farm
R. S. Eccles is the plaintiff In an
ejectment action, brought against W.
W. Hostetler, seeking a judgment ot
ouster against Hostetler from the
"Osburn farm" located In Section 32,
township 1 south, range 3 east. The
place is a valuable farm out in the
Boring country and has been under
lease to Hostetler.
BUTSON ESTATE SETTLED.
Final order in the John E. Butson
estate signed by County Judge Ander
son Friday, setting over the lands of
deceased to the widow, who was the
devisee under the will. The property
consists of five acres in section 23,
township 3 south, range 1 west
Charles Barte Found Guilty Bj
Jury In The Circuit Court of
Non-Support Wife and Child
Following a deliberation of a few
minutes, a circuit court Jury Thursday
afternoon found Charle Barte, former
ly a resident of Oregon City, guilty
of non-support of wife and child.
The state's case showed that Barte,
and the complaining witness, Leona
Barte, were married In 1914. They
lived for a few weeks in Oregon City
and then moved to Portland, where
Mrs. Barte claimed, her husband failed
to provide the necessities ot lite to
such an extent that she was compelled
to leave bim and has since lived with
her parents, Mr. and Mrs. H. Blerman,
well known residents of Oregon City.
The testimony further showed that
Barte had made no efforts to support
his wife and baby from the time she
left him In Portland. District Attor
ney Hedges and Deputy T. A. Burke
handled the prosecution.
mm i red
Frank Whltten, of Oswego, pleaded
guilty before Judge Slevers Monday
afternoon, of being drunk in a public
building, and was fined $20 and costs.
Whltten attended a meeting of the
Hazelia literary society Saturday even
ing, after imbibing a few shots of wine,
which proved to contain considerable
more than one-half of one per cent
alcohol Whltten was unable to give
the literary pursuits of the evening his
undivided attention, and before the
program was over, he was escorted to
his machine by officers present at the
meeting. A warrant was sworn out
Monday morning by Deputy Sheriff
Long of Oswego, and Whltten was ar
rested by Constable Frost He ap
peared Monday afternoon and pleaded
guilty to the charge.
SON OFJ. D.TAYLOR
T
L D. Taylor, ot this city, received a
telegram from his son, J. L. Taylor,
from the Presidio, San Francisco, stat
ing that he had received a commission
of second lieutenant, in the infantry,
but has not been assigned to any com
pany.
Mr. Taylor is a civil engineer, and
before entering the officers' training
camp In San Francisco, was employed
In highway construction work in
Idaho.
ALFRED KLEMSEN IS
Bl
El
Alfred Klemsen, son ot Mr. and Mrs
D. M. Klemsen, who reside in Cane
mah, met with an accident Thursday
afternoon, while cutting cordwood
near the Klemsen home.
The lad was cutting down a tree
with George Rakel, when his foot be
came entangled in the brush, and he
was unable to extricate himself when
the falling tree struck him. The right
leg was broken below' the knee. He
was carried to the home of his parents,
and Dr. Guy Mount summoned.
Window Display
in Market and
Store Are Fine
The display window of the Seventh
street market of Charles Glschel is
attracting much attention. Various
kinds of meats have been cut in fancy
designs, and arranged most artistically
by Mr. Gischel and Bert Morgan, who
is connected with this market. This
is one of the most attractive Thanks
giving window displays in the city.
Another display for Thanksgiving
that has drawn the attention ot many
is that of the Portland Railway, Light
& Power company. This decorative
work was done by Eddie Edwards, ot
this company, and the artistic sign
was made by Leonard Grazier. Corn
stalks and golden colored pumpkins
have been used with artistic effect.
Mountain Road
Club Meets At
Boekeman Home
The Ladies' Hook and Needle club
of Mountain Road met at the home of
Mrs. Ernest Boekeman Wednesday,
November; 21, and enjoyed a very
pleasant afternoon.
The occupation of the af ternofln was
making a calico "friendship" quilt
which was greatly appreciated by the
hostess. The next meeting will be at
the home of Mrs. Harison on Decem
ber! DIVORCE DECREES GRANTED.
Circuit Judge Campbell Monday is
sued decrees to Anna F. Eby, who
sought divorce from her husband, Fred
Eby; Lillian Irwin who asked matri
monail rellet from John M. Irwin, and
W. L. Keffer who sought a divorce
from his wife Olive M. Keffer.
v
The defense, which was handled by
Brownell Slevers, set up the defend
ant's Inability to support his wife, ou
account of physical disability. The
state refuted thts through testimony of
Dr. Mount, who examined the man a
few weeks ago, at the Instance of the
district attorney's office. Dr. Mount's
testimony was to the effect that while
Barte showed symptoms of weakened
physical condition, In hi Judgment
work would be good for him. Barte
further claimed be had tried to ob
tain work on many occasions, but
failed. For the past few months ha
has been doing assistant Jaultor
work at the Sellwood schools.
After the verdict, Barte'a ball was
raised from $250 to $500. He Is to
appear for sentence Saturday morn
ing. The crime Is a felony under our
laws.
WILLIAM STEVENS WELL
KNOWN OREGON CITY
DIES AT AGE 51
William Stevens, well known resi
dent of Oregon City, and husband ot
Mrs. Carrie Stevens, died at hi home
in Portland at 370 East Morrison
street, Friday evening at 7 o'clock,
after as illness ot two years. Mr.
Stevens had recently returned from
California, where he had been for the
benefit of his health.
William Stevens was born at Knox
vllle, Tenn April 24, 1866, and came
west with his parents, the late Mr.
and Mra. A R. Stevens, at the age of
nine years. He married Mrs. Carrie
Van Horn, ot Sacramento, Calif, ten
years ago, and returned to Oregon
after the marriage, making their home
in Oregon City, until Mr. Stevens'
health failed and he left for Califor
nla for the benefit ot the same.
Mr. Stevens is survived by hi wid
ow, now of Portland; four sisters, Mrs.
Mollis Baker, of Mount Pleasant; Mrs.
Minnie Gard, ot Clarkes; Mrs. Eliza
Neuklrchner, of LaGrande, Oregon;
two brothers, Fred Stevens, of Lenta;
George Stevens, of Oregon City. Hia
parents, Mr. and Mrs. A. R. Stevens,
died several years ago, and a brother,
Lum Stevens, died In August, 1916.
The funeral services are to be con
ducted from the Myers & Brady under
taking establishment on Sunday after
noon at 1:30 o'clock, with Rev. W. T.
Milliken, officiating. The Interment
will be in the Mountain View ceme
tery. DiES AT AGE 78 YEARS
Mrs. Lucy Whittington died at the
home of her son, W. H. Young, at Bar-
of 78 years.
Mra. Whittington was for several
n ..u . m.. j
was the mother ot George Young, of
Oregon City; L. A. Young, of Madras,
Oregon; W. H. Young anI-. C H.
Young, of Barton; C. E. Young" w
Prosser, Wash.; R. R. Young. She
had one daughter, Mrs. Ruth Blair, of
Gateway, Oregon; besides grandchil
dren and great grandchildren.
Many friends of the lato Mrs. Lucy
Whittington, formerly of Oregon City,
but recently of Barton, attended the
funeral services that were conducted
at the Holman undertaking parlors
WMotr in.n Sav C V. nil.
. ;.uuj um.u, 1,01, am. vaa-
bert. pastor of the Methodist church,
officiated. Mrs. J. R. Hickman, Mrs.
Lottie Crawford, R. B. Calkins, C. T.
Stafford sang "Jesus Lover ot My
Soul," "Rock of Ages," and "Fade,
Fade Each Earthly Joy." Mrs. Calk
ins presided at the organ.
The floral tributes were beautiful.
The pallbearers were sons of Mrs.
Whittington.
Y
AGED 61, DIES AT
OF
Mrs. Anna Hemmy, aged 61, of
Bethany, Washington county, died Fri
day at the home of her daughter, at
Carus, after a brief illness. She was a
native of Switzerland. The body was
brought to the Holman undertaking
establishment and will be taken today
to Bethany for burial.
SCOTTS MILLS
RESIDENT DIES
AGED 73 YEARS
W. C. Hammar, of Scotts Mills, who
died last Sunday night at his home,
aged 73 years, was born in 1S44 at
Westborough, Ohio and came to Scotts
Mills in 1893. He is survived by his
widow, three sons, E. M. Hammar, L.
W. Hammar and R. Hammar, and one
daughter, Mrs. J. W. Kollla, all ot
Scotts Mills. Funeral services were
held in the Friends' church, conducted
by the Rev. Mr. Harris ,of Scotts Mills.
JUDGMENT AGAINST HAMILTON.
Judgment of $100 and $25.00 attor'
neys fees was entered against J. D.
Hamilton Friday, upon suit brought
on a promissory note by John Knight.