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1 ;;e 5 iMHHHIHMWIMHHIHMHHHHMMHIWlHtiyH LOCALS " AND PERSONALS C. r. Hwl(, who cunin to Clack man eoaaty from Bridal Veil, Oregon about six monlkM ago and pur lifted a 25-aora lae about five mile up Hhi AburmUiy, and la to mine chicken wna In Orego Oily Friday. Mr, J lor nig haa selected th White Unborn m th breed ho will engage In ralalng, mid expect to devote much if hi at tention next season to day old baby chick for market lie hna at th jti muit time lo pullet with CO odd hen, nnil the iUatn la from tan Ore (roil Agrli'iillaral college, Mr. lloralg l dlvldlnit iai pouttry fann Into parka. and It In hit initiation to have green feed, for Ida Urdu. A a warn aa on park la cleared of the green ford he will turn th chicken Into another, planting more fowl In that vacated, Mr. and Mr. George Dntiok and daughter, Dorothy, war amon( those to jro to Balmn inat Saturday, where lliey attended th plenlo given by the lirtMidnra of th Iurt Jcrwy awlne Mr. ItaUttk la ana of the prominent hrondora erf thl bread, A fuature of th arfwile waa the klK avread given ika vlaltora and a motoring trip about tfcn city. Mra. KIwald and aon, alao breeder of thin tock, and former rnldrut of Clackama county, were among ika vlaltora. They rurcbaad ah animal about a year ago that brought a rle of f 106. Hay Morrla, who graduated from tho Oregon Agricultural college lut Tuoa day, haa gone to New Jeraey and ha taken a position with a chemical com pany. Mr. Morrla took a apeclai course In cheniptry at the tmtltutlon. Itefore leaving for Now Jersey be via Hed hta parent, Mr. and Mra. J. W Morrla, who attended thn graduation exorcUea. HI brothera, Gilbert and Alton, aloa attended the commence m nut eierclw. Morrla waa at the head of the Sigma Chi hou while at tho college, and aw aervlce In th army during the world war. Mr. and Mra. Richard Freytag and children, Alice and Krnet accompan ied by Mr. and Mra. 0. A. Pace and daughter, Pauline, Ml hi Payne Hurdon, and Mr. and Mri. Tim MeGetchle, will form three motoring partiea to leave her fcfonday morning, their destlna tlon to be White Salmon, Wash.. " they are to enjoy three week' c unliv ing at the grove f Charlca Moore, a relative of the Preying family. A almllar trip waa made by aevcrat mem- bera or inn party met cummer, anil a moat enjoyable time wan hud. Mr. and Mra. N, W. Ttowland and daughter, Ml Franco, will leave thla morning for a four week' outing at Trout Iake, Orc;;on. Here they are to pitch camp, and will apend much of their time In flxhlng. Mr Ihiwland, principal of the Kaatbam achwd, la to thoroughly enjoy hi out Ing and haa purchaaed big nupply of flatting tackle and "canned" egg, and aaya It they don't come after the cgR he will go after the flh and I looking forward to keeping the camp well aup- plled Willi fresh fish. 8. P. legcr, who haa rwrlded for the pant year at Mount Pleaaant, and where ha purchaaed a tmmn, haa dla poaed of bla property lntereata, and will leave aoon for the EiihI, where he will make bla home. He formerly re aided In the Kant. Mr. Iger (old bla property to a Kama family, and be fore leaving for hla Kaalcrn home will vllt relative In IVrtlnnd. !). C. I-atourette and daughter, Dr nulh Katon, loft the latter part of the week for California, where the former gooa on a bualneH and plnnaure trip and will apend much of the time In Ix Angelea. Dr. Ruth Raton will at tend an oatcopathlc convention. They will be gone for aeveral week. Mra. Mary 8. Howard, of Mullno, who baa been secretary of the Oregon Btate Orango for the pant 11 year, haa returned from Pond, Oregon, wher the haa been attending the lata convention. Mr. Howard was not an applicant for the office fkla year, and will enjoy a mack needed reet. Mra J. M. Trice and dauKhter, Hortha, of Sa nFrunclaco, have arrlv cdln Oregon City and are giienU at the home of Mr. ana Mrs. a. a. rrica. They will remain here for several weokn. and will be among thone to take In the Shrlners' convention in Portland. Among the Oregon City vlaltore Snt urdny were Colonel HolllngHWort'h, a homeateador of Elks Prairlo, and for mer colonel In the army during the world war, Mra. Joplln, wife of a home. nteader, and Mr. and Mrs. Swopo, of fiwope'a gnwmlll. Mra. 8. A. P. Hungate and daughter, Ix-ona. of Molnlla, arrived In Orepton City Thursdny from their farm, and are to ipend a fow dav In thla city vlaltlng Mrs. Hungato a parents, Mr. and Mrs. Lewis, of Sixth, street and Railroad Avenue. 10. P. Carter, who haB boon spending tho winter at his aiadntona home, hnB gono to Bur Viow, Ore., where he will get his cottages Into readiness for the summer guests. Mm Carter will go Inter to Unr View to remain for tbe summer. Mr. and Mrs, I J. Cauflold, who have boon mnklng their tompornry homo at Molnlla, where Mr. Cauflold lias beon connected with the paving plnnt, are in this city, visiting at the borne of Mr. and Mi's. David Cauflold. Miss Lillian. Harris and brother, Herbert Harris, who have beon at tending the Oregon Agricultural col loi?e at Corvallls, have returned to Oregon City to spend their vacation with their mother, Mrs. V. Hnrrls. Mr. and Mra. Benjamin 8. Oaah, of WTHwaakifl, Ronte 1, are receiving tka congTatnlntlona over the arrival of a orn Mra, Ralph Kills, prominent resident of Molttlla, underwent a critical oner atlon at the Oregon City bonultal Fri- J day, and from the latent report aha i improving, rani nuiia, prominent realilnat of (nakamaa county, wbona fnrm la lo csM at Hnndy, waa among tko to tranaact iilnea la Oregon City Tburadny and Friday, Holon Dray, accoiiipiuilnd by li. II Htimrt, wed known reHldoni of thn LI nn' Old Mill nncllon, were In Ore gun City on bulno Thursday, L. A, Russell, of Caru, prominent resident of Ihnt place, wna In Oregon City Tburaduy. Mr. Russell waa bij. compniilod by hi diintiicr. A, M. Vlnyard, of Cnnby, waa la tkln city Friday. Mr. Vlnyard la one of the prominent melon groworn of Clacka iii a h oounly. Ilov. A. J. Joaatyn, of Canby, one of the promlunnt pioneer nilnUicm of Clni kuinna county, waa In Oregon City on bualneaa Thuraday. W, W. Kvertiart, aicompanlml by hln brother, H. N. Kvcrbart, of Mo Inllit, were Oregon City vlaltora Mon day. - ' C. I Jordan, who recently arrived' at Mount I M on a m from Pendleton, ta Buffering from aevere attack of Irltla. Mra. Sewell, who haa lxwn vlaltlng her dauKhter, Mra, Fellow, of Coo cord, haa returned to her om. Arthur Lldaley, of Heaver Creek, w an Oregon City vlalUir Thurlay and Friday. Jhn DlnwoodM of Woodburn waa an Oregon City viallor Friday. Henry Cgr'ra, of Jledland. waa In thla city Thuraday afternoon. A mod Iyek, of Tledland, wa an Or egon City vlaltor Friday. A. O. Weler, of Carua, waa an Ore gon City vlHltor Thuraday, John HI i, of Dufur, waa in thla city Friday. Marmot Man Slays Mammoth Cougar An enormoua cougar, the body of which alone meaaared 6 feet 11 inchea In length, was alaln Thuraday evening I rb"iit 6 o'clock on the Bandy river by Kriicat Aachoff and K. H. Tlimnaa, at tho dam below the Ascohff home at Marmot, vn mile caat of Sandy, Aachoff and Tbomaa were working at the dam wh&i ton anltual appeared Thla waa the ftral time a cougar bud Ik-i'ii necn In that region, wblch ha become more aettled In recent yeara for a long time. The animal la h" lleved to have emerged from the Pu'il Run water reaerve and down the can yon aide to the Hundy. FREDERICK W. CHALK Frederick W. Chalk, of Clackamaa, died In thla city Sunday evening, and the remain were removed to the un dertaking parlor cf Holman & Pace. Mr. Chalk waa a native of England, born March 14. 1843, and has resided at Clackamaa for aome time, where he leave a wlfo. The funeral aervlcea 'will be held from the Methodist churcli at Clacka mas Wedneaduy afternoon at 2 o'clock, and the Interment will be In the Clackamaa cemetery. MRS. GANONQ INJURED Mra. TL C. Oanong, of Canemah, met with a painful accident Sunday, i eeulttiiK In the breaking of the bone of the right ankle, and la now re ef Ivlng medical attention In tbe Ore r,cn City hospital. The accident occurred aa Mra. Ga- nnng waa driving several Pet clhckena through en n'.Iey way, when her foot accidentally struck a hole In the ground, Her huaband being at home at the time of the accident, Immed iately nlimmoned the family physi cian. SPUDS CAUSE SUIT W. W. Durgln filed suit against W. II. Lucke Friday to collect $513.76 al leged to be due on a contract for po tatoea. According to the complaint the po tatoes were sold Locke from Corvallls and the price waa $2.50 per hundred pounds. The total amount ame to $r63.6S and plaintiff allege that only $50 has been paid. LICENSE TO WED ' Asel J. Taber, 14, and Carolyn M Cross, 11, both of Oregon City, were granted a mnrrlage license by County Clerk Miller Friday. Homer Prior, 13, of West Linn, and ISvelyn Taves, 16. of Oregon City, also Issued a license Friday. The father of tho girl gave his consent to the mar riage. rARNEY NEW POSTMASTER Victor C. Rnrney, who has beon era- liloyod at the Oregon City post-office for the past three years, haa been ap pointed as postmaster at West Linn and will take up his new duties July 1. ' : ' Eugene Horton has had charge of the West Linn postofflce ainee the death of his father, the late George Horton. SEVEN KILLED IN STORM DETROIT, June 11. Seven persons were killed by lightning or drowned and 13 seriously injured during a com- blnntion hull, electrical and wind storm that raged over Detroit early last ninht. Four of tho dead wore members of nn amateur baseball team at Northwestern hlph school, who had taken refuge from the. storm under the shelter of a tree on the grounds. Six other playeds were injured by the bolt. daughter it their home JTrlday Ing, Jan 11. IN SOCIETY CIRCLES One of the prettleat home weeding that baa taken pluce in thla city oc curred at the home of Mr, and Mra. Frank Croaa at 311 tilKl'teontU street Haturday evening, at 0:30 o'clock, June 12, when their daughter, Mia Carolyn Marguerite, wua united li marriage to A sol J. Taber, son of Mr. and Mr. O. K. Taber, of Olen Echo, Previous to tho marring ceremony, MIm Lillian Cross, alater of the bride, sang "At Dawning," and waa accom panied by Mlxa Mildred Kllla. A IrfibonKrln'i Wedding March pealed forth, rendered by Ml Lillian Crlsa, the bridal party entered the parlors. Tb bride and bridegroom, prec3de.J ay tae oriau'a mala, Mis Mildred Kl 1U, and the but man, Verne Croas, brother of the bride, took their place iM-neatk a beautiful floral archway formed of orange blossom and dainty fern, where the Impressive ring cere mony waa performed by Rev, Molvlllo T. Wire, paator of th Methodist charck. The bride waa beautiful in bor gown of white cerp de chine embellished with silver lace, flllver beads were gracefully arranged In her coiffure, and her ahower bouquet waa of white went pea. She wore a handsome string- of pearl, the gift of the bride groom. The brlde'a maid wa becomingly gowned In pal blue taffeta, and car ried "pink awixt peaa. Following the marriage ceremony, a delicious wedding dinner was aerved, awlnUng- the bride's mother In serving wer Mis Lillian Croaa and Miss Km- ma Kills. The wedding cake wa made by Mra. Maggie Cross, who has the dis tinction of making every wedding cake for the Cross family weddings, and the bride's cake wa made by the slater In-law-, Mr. Ernest Cross. The decoration of the Croaa borne were artistic and beautiful. The par lor, wher the marriage ceremony look place waa In white and green, th archway being formed of orange hloiaoms and ferns, and at each side wer graceful palms, while at the reer were bank of ferns. White was used In shading the electrolier, and twining vine extending, making It most at tractive. The archway separating the parlor and living room was of vlnea and Caroline Testout roses, this var iety of roaea also being used In the lecoratlona of the living room. The color acheme of the living and dining room waa pink and green, and festoons of vlnea 'ere ned, extended from the corner to the electroliers and made a moat artistic finish when extending to the lights that were shaded In pink. The Caroline Testout were also used effectively among the decorations of th dining room, and the tables center ed with these and extending to eacn corner were trailing rlen. Th young couple received many bnndaome gift. Mr. and Mr. Taber left Saturday evening on their honeymoon, and will visit several of the beach resorts, In eluding Seaside and Cannon beach I'pon their return they are to make their temporary home at the residence of Mr. Taber'a parent. The bride'i going away gown waa of tan with hat to match and she wore a corsage bou quet of roses. The bride Is one of Oregon City's well known young women, born and reared here, and attended the city schools, finishing her studies at the commercial school, of the Y. W. C. A In Portland. After completing nor studies at that Institution as a steno grapher, she accepted a position, and hag been connected with the S. L. Jonea, Importers and exporters, of Port land She cornea from good old pio neer stock on both aides of the family, her father being a well known business man of thl city. The bridegroom came to Crregon with his parents a number of year ago from Iowa and was In the government service at Washington, D. C, when rli-en a commission in the irmv dur ing the world war, being transferred to France, where h was stationed .until 1919, when he was given his honorable discharge from th service He is now employed by the Standard Oil company, with headquarters at Parkplnce. He Is the grandson of Mr and Mrs. R. H. Taber, of Glen Echo, well known residents of Clackamas county. , The wedding was attended by Mr. and Mra. R. It Taber, Mr. and Mrs, M. E Walker and the latter son, Marlon Miller, Mr. and Mra. O. E. Tnber, Mra. Maggie CrosB and daugh ter, MIs Ella Cross, Mr. and Mrs. William A. Cross, Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Cross, Mr. and Mra. Frank Cross, Miss Mildred Ellin, .Mr. and Mrs. Truman Cross, William Hamilton, Miss Lillian Cross, Verne Cross, Mel vln Cross and Leonard Cross, and Mr. and Mrs. Caleb Cross. Miss Knthryn Catron, who left Wed nesday for P,ayette, Idaho, to visit her brother, later going to Howe, Idaho, to spend the summer, was the guest of honor at a party given at the parlors of the Haptist church Wed nesday evening, and largely attended. The evening was spent In music and games, followod by refreshments. Miss Catron has been one of the most active workers In the Baptist church since taking up her residence here, nnd in ordor to express their appreciation for her untiring efforts tn her church work, the party was planned and carried out. ,, Married at the residence of Rev. and Mrs. Melville T. Wire, Thursday morning at 11 o'clock. John T. Braker and Alta M. Meredith. The marriage ceremony waa per formed by Rev. Wire. The young couple will reside In the country near Oregon City. The mnrrlage of Mia Gladys Thomp son, of Hubbard, and Lucius Slmpklns, who resides near that place, was solmeniaed at the home of Rev. and Mrs. Melvlne T. Wife Friday after- noon Li 1 o'clock, with Itev, Wire of ficiating. Mr. and Mrs! Slmpklns will make their home on a farm near Hubbard. The marriage of Ml Delia Taua cher of Portland, and Arthur H, Wink, of Now Era, and ton of Mr. W. O. Hull, of this city, wa solomnlzed Tueadny evening, Juno 8, in Portland, at the home of Father Cronln, who of ficiated In the produce of only im mediate relativea of the contracting parties. The bride wa attended by her nlce, Mis Loualo Auder, of Portland, tho bridegroom waa attended by the brlde'a nephew, John Auder. Th bride wa becomingly gowned In navy blue traveling iult with picture bat. Following tn marriage ceremony ceremony the brlaai party drove to the home of the bride's alater, Mra. Mlcholua Auder, where a reception wa sheld, and about 40 relative and Intimate friends attending. Among those In attendance were Mr. Hall, mother of the bridegroom, and bl brother, Earl Wink, of th city. The reception was gtven at 8 o'clock. Many handsome gift were received. Th young couphj Mi tor their home at New Era, wher Mr. Wink wr born and reared, and now engaged In farming. The brine Is an attractive young woman, and ba many friends in Port land. The bridegroom, wbo was engaged aa a sawyer, prevloua to tho world war, and wa among the first of Claeka- mn county to anawcr hlsCountry'a call, enllHtlng in the navy, and was rapidly promoted, being a petty of ficer when he received his discharge in 1919. He bad made many trips overseas. Since receiving his dis charge, Mr. Wink has engao-' farming. He 1 well and favorably known throughout Clackamaa county. lTpon returning to New Era, they were given a reception by the many frlenda of the young man, when about 120 were In attendance. Refreshments were aerved. The bride was given a most cordial welcoming Into the New Era aectton. Mr. and Mrs. W. G. Hall and Earl" Wink were among thoae In attendance at this reception Rcfreshmenta were aerved during the evening, thoae planning and carry ing out teh aurprlse, bringing tnanv ng out the surprise, bringing many The marriage of Mis Buell Barthlo- mew, of Corvallls, and William Tbomaa Lucas, of Parkplace, waa solemnized at Corvallls Saturday eve ning, June 12, at the borne of the brlde'a parents, and was attended by only the Intimate friend and relativea of the young couple. Mr. and Mrs. Lucas are to take a brief honeymoon and will arrive at the home of the bridegroom's parent, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Lucas, at Park- place, this morning, where a wedding dinner will be aerved. The home of the Lucas family will be prettily de corated with rose and ferns. , Th young couple are to make their home In Corvallls, the bridegroom to complete his special course at the Oregon Agricultural College this sum mer. The bride is one of the popular glrle of Corvallls and has been connected with tb Co-Operatlva store of Corval lls for two year. The bridegroom is well known here and at Parkplace. He entered the service at the time the United States became Involved in the world war, and waa in active service while over-jdld seas, being squadron. a member of an areo The home of Mr. and Mrs. C. H. Dye was the -scene of a happy occasion Friady night announcing the marriage of their daughter, Charlotte Evange line to Richard Earl Hutchinson. The young couple were married at Van couver, British Columbia, May 15, 1920, by Rev. V. S. Henderson, D. D. of St Andrews church About thirty of the young people, Including Mis Mclntyre awd several of the sorority sisters from O A. C, and Mra. Trafton Dye and daughter from Cleveland. Ohio, gathered at the home of the bride's parents and the announcement came as a aurprls to most of those present. Mrs. Hutchinson graduated from home economics at O. A. C. in 1919. While In college she was prominent In student activities and a member of Sig ma Kappa sorority, also of Omlcron Nu. During the last year she nas been in charge of the household arts department of the Raymdnd, Washing-ton.-high achool, and was re-elected at a substantial Increase In salary. Mr. Hutchinson was one of the first to respond to his country's call and spent two years in France with Com pany F, 18th R. R. Engineers, and Is at present a student at Reed College. The marriage of Miss Clara Eh- rllck, of Lents, and Fred WUHam Luen- berger, qf Gladstone, was solemnized Saturady evening with Rev. Henry Spoee. of Gladstone, officiating. The bride's maid was Miss Hilda Susseraa, and best man was Charles Ehrlich. The ceremony was performed at the M. E." Church at Cnnby, and wa wit nessed by only a few intimate friends and relatives of the contracting par ties. The bridegroom was In the service and wa9 In some of the largest en gagements, receiving wounds. Insane Youth Is Army Deserter Homer Cross Elliott, who was ar rested Thursday by Sheriff Wilson at Cottrell, was examined Friday for sanity and committed to the state asyulm. He was taken to Salem that evening. Elliott told Wilson that hta home was in Martinez, Contra Costa county, Calif., and ft wire was sent to the boy's father. Sheriff Velea, of the California county, wired back Friday that the boy was a deserter from the United States army and his father asked that he be turned over to the army authorities. After the young man was brought to Oregon City he claimed that he was a deserter, but on account of his con ditlon very little attention wa paid to th!. j HUNDREDS AM EXERCISES GIN BY iG CLASS Before one of the largest audiences that ever gathered in Oregon City the graduation eerclae of the high school were held Friday night at the school auditorium when the clas of 74 graduated. It ifestimated that 700 attended the exercise. ISefore 8 o'clock the bullldng wa packed to the doors and during the exercises probably 200 people stood op. The ball were packed with peo ple anxloua to hear the exercise and thoe who attended were well 'paid for their trouble. ' A fine programwa given which con alsted of music by the high school or chestra, the hlh achool glee club and violin solos by Mis Maxlne Telford. The' Invocation was given by Rev. H. G. Edgar and the presentation of diplo ma wa made by Joseph E. Hedge Hon. B. F. Mulkey made an addres that wa enthusiastically received by the audience. The honor atudents of the Oregon City high school were Mariam Bam nm, Alfred Beetle, Carrie Cunning bam, Mildred Dryden, Alice Dawson. Noma Freytug, Mary Hathaway Lor ena Klelnsmlth, Kenneth Swan son and Pierce Walker. Mildred Dryden and AKred Beatle were awarded the schol arsblps for the class. . . TILLAMOOK PEOPLE E E a A man by the nam of Tuttch, of Tillamook, accompanied by his daugh ter, Mlaa Hilda, registering 'at the Electric hotel, bad a narrow escape from drowning Friday afternoon, when an automobile In which they were rid In gtowards Canemah struck the rail ing of the sidewalk, wrecking the rail ing, bat a few of the boards luckily caught th rear wheels, presenting the machine from going into the basin. One .wheel wa demolished and the fender badly damaged and other parts of the machine damaged. Assistance waa given the man and bis daughter, and the automobile la now In a garage being repaired. The railing for about 20 feet was de molished. . Thla la a dangerous road, and nar row, and when pasetng machines have very little room. DIVORCE IS MED Mary D. Larklns filed suit for di vorce against I. D. Larkina Friday, al leglng that he treated her cruelly and not llTe up t0 nU promgM made before marriage. They were married at Kalama, Wash., May 29, 1917, and have lived at Gladstone for some time. She al lege that before marriage he promised to take care of and educate her three children by a former marriage and to give her property in Gladstone. Ac cording to complaint he refused to aid th children and they were compelled to quit school and go to work. She also claima that he refused to give her the deed to the property and neglected to provide her with clothes and the ne cessities of lite. She say that he bought her an auto mobile but after a short time refused ber the ase of the machine and gave it to hi children. At one time she claims when he was in need she pur chased some merchandise and had the bill charged to him and that he pub lished a notice that ke would not be responsible for any of her bill. She ask a divorce and $25 perma nent alimony, $25 per month tor her support and $15 attorney's fees. , LICENSE TO'WED Oscar Straughan, 25, and Jessie May Hannah, 23, both of Estacada. were issued a marriage license by County Clerk Miller Saturday. Edward M. C. K. Taylor, 19, and Es ther Parish, 19, also secured a mar riage license Saturday. The mothers of the young people gave their consent to the marriage.; Charles C. Stehman, 22. and Martha Lela Henderson, 16, of Oregon City, also were granted a marriage license with the mother of the girl giving her consent. Martin Widdows, 27, of Barlow, and Mabel Gribble, 19, of Canby, were la- sued a license Saturday. STORE IS ENTERED When the Woolworth store was op ened Thursday morning it was discov ered that someone had entered the place the night before. Nothing but a small amount of candy was taken but the Intruders made a hammock from aome canva and evidently wera in the building for some time. From indications they used the hammock as a bed. BUM . Ice Cream GOLDSMITH'S Ice Cream LIVE WIRES TO VISIT REDLANDS FOR BIG FEED At the regular weekly noon-day luncheon of the Live Wire Tuesday a letter from Mayor Baker of Port laiifi was read in which he acknow ledged the resolution of the Wire thanking the Portland fire depart merit for their aid In the recent flro. A. A. Price, chairman of the banquet fommlttee, reported that the enter tainment for the 'Portland firemen and those of Oregon City given last week cost $285 and that there waa money enough on hand to settle the bill. A yote of thank waa extended the Maaon for the use of hteir ball for the banquet. I Adams, chairman of the float committee for the Portlana Rose Show, reported that all will be ready for Oregon City' entry In the big parade. Considerable time wa taken Hp with discussion of closing the bridge on the Pacific Highway between Ore gon City and Canby, statement being made that it wa unnecessary to clone the bridge for the minor repair. Sir. T'.rotz, road supervisor for Road District. No. 6, Redland, waa present and extended the Wire an Invitation to visit that section as guests of the district on June 29. Aa Mr. Brotz promised the Wires a dinner prepared by the ladles of "that community the Invitation wa accepted and the mem bers will Journey to that place in two week and partake of the feed. Harvey Cross, Republican nominee for county Judge, was present and gave a talk In which he said that tf he was elected ht would use every effort to get good roada for the coun ty for the entire proposed 1 miles. At the meeting oa -weeks from last Tuesday the .ftirea will hold their last meetings of the neaaon and elect officers. On, account of next Tuesday being a holiday the Wire will not meet but .the week after tney will meet Monday and entertain the Development League. Presley L. Welsh Passes Wednesday Died at Oregon City hospital on Wednesday, June 8th, 1920, Presley t . Welch, a pioneer born in West Linn on September ISth, 1849. He came of that rugged pioneer stock that blazed the trail for those who followed later, and hi father, Dr. Presley Welch, crossed the plain In 1845 and was known to many of the early settler. He settled east of Clackamas, and it was known for many year as Welch prairie. There were four daughters and three sons born to this pionter couple. Three daughters, Mrs. Emma R. Capps, of Pendleton, Ore.; Mr. Mary Foster of Hood River,, and Mrs. Annie De Shields of East Portland are the only ones left to mourn the loss of this their only brother left and the youngest of the family. The funeral will be held at Holman Pace's undertaking parlors today 2 o'clock. Burial will be in the family lot at Damascus. EDWIN Ws ROBERTS AFTER BRIEF ILLNESS Edwin G. Roberta, a son of early Oregon pioneers of 1852, the late Mr. and Mrs. R E. Roberts, died at the family home at 192 Eighth and Wash inuton streets, Thursday morning, after an illness of ten days, resulting from rheumatic fever that affected his heart Mr. Robert was born in Oregon City November 17, 1S6S, the early part of his life having been spent on the Roberts farm at Beaver Creek, but for the past 33 years he has resided in Oregon City, where he waa favorably known and had many friends. He has been employed by the Crown-Willam- eue raper uompany, principally as bookkeeper for the past 25 years, and was a most efficient man in that line. Mr. Roberts married Miss M. Ger trude Fairclough September 6, 1913. The deceased leaves a widow and daughter, Frances Marie, aged four years, and four sisters, Mrs. Jennie May, Mrs. Jeanette Jaggar, of Carus; Miss Sarah Roberts and Mr. Grace Marborough, of this city. The funeral services will be held from the St Paul' Episcopal church Sunday afternoon, June 15, at 2:30 p. m. The Interment will be In the Mountain View cemetery. Robert Harvey Of Carver Passes Away Robert G. Harvey, of Carver, diod at the home of his son, Charles Har vey Tuesday morning after an illness of several weeks at the age of 90 year and 27 days. Mr. Harvey came to Clackamasi county bout a yar ago from Meadow Grove, Nebraska, and since that time has . resided at Carver and Da mascus. Mr. Harvey is survived by the fot lowjng children: Mrs. G. C. Dallas, of Damascus; Mrs. M. A. Williams, of Carver; Charles, of Carver; William of Wyoming; Roy, of Nebraska. His wife died several months ago. ENGAGEMENTGFMiSS LOUISE JANE WALKER ANNOUNCED AT PARTY The engagement of Mia Uuls Jane Walker, daughter of Mr. an Mr. John H. Walker, of thl city, to Thorn as Oliver Knlck, of Lo Angelea, Calif announced Saturday afternoon, came a surprise to th many frlenda of the young lady, as well As to her par ent and other relatives. The engagement was announced at a prettily arranged card party In hon or of MJss Walker's cousin, Mis Mary Helen. Buckley, and William Daugn erty, of Portland, the party having been planned and carried out by Mlsa Walker. After card had been enjoy ed, when the prize were awarded to Mrs. Lionel Gordon, of Marshfleld, Or egon; and Mlsa Buckley, of Portland, little Jane Ice, appearing an a cupld. with cnpld's dart artistically arrang ed about her little body, and carrying a little cupld' dart. Rhe aimed ths arrow toward the bride-elect, Mis Walker, and as she shot th little golden arrow the secret waa disclosed, causing much merriment. Thl waa followed by a cupld' dance by the lit tle dancer, Jane Ice. who later pre sented eacb guest with a ' kewple." Attached were red heart bearing th name of Mis Walker and Mr. Knlck. The bride parents, as well a the other in attendance, were not aware of the engagemetn until the announce ment was made and the handsome rlnf displayed that had been present ed in April. During the party a tele gram and a handsome corsage bou quet of dainty roesbud. lllte of tho valley and orchid wa received from Mr. Knick. During the afternoon delicious re freshments were served, and were) most appropriate for the occasion, th color scheme being pink and white. Mrs. Walker waa assisted In serv Ing by Mrs. Olive H. Fox, Mr. L. G. Ice and Mrs. Henry C. Buckley, of Portland. Attending were Mrs. Henry Buckley, Mis Mary Jfelen Buckley, Mia Lu-f dlle Evans, Mis Henrietta Heppner Mia Elitabeth Kirby, Mis Jane Mur-5 pry, Mia Hazel Bowie. Mr. Hennlngf Carlaon, of Portland; Mr. Lionel Gor-s; don, of Marshfleld. Oregon; Mr. Charles Leonard, of Seattle; Mra. Al fred Cook, of Canada; Mlsa Sadye Ev elyn Ford, Mis Helen Lovett Mis Marie Holme. Mis June Charman, Mis Marie Walker. Miss Walker la one of the most ac complished young women of Oregon City, being a most successful Instruct or of dancing and piano, and recently gave a pageant ihe first of Its kind gtven In this city, and was one of tha most successful event of the season. Miss Walker I a graduate of the Ore gon City high school, and after com pleting her musical studies In Port land she spent some time in Califor nia, where she took a special course.' Since her return here she has devoted her time to dancing as well a to piano instruction. She 1 the granddaughter of Mr. Thomas Charman. and of the late Major Thomas Charman, promin ent early pioneer of Oregon City. Mr .Knick, who is at the- present time in Texas, is a California young man, and it wa while in California Miss Walker met Mr. Knlck. He en tered the service during the early part of the world war, and was commis sioned first lieutenant He wa in . France for about two years, and was one of the most popular officers of hta company. The wedding date has not been set, but will probably "take place In the spring of 1921, a Mis Walker expects to go to New Tork In the early fall to further, her studies In dancing in struction. FORC. TO Clinton I. Stafford, a prominent res ident and well known merchant of Or egon City, who died suddenly at the family home on High street Friday evening from heart trouble, was born in New York October 18, 1862, anj ' came to Oregon City 14 years ago. Mr. Stafford engaged In teaching in , the East for several years and was lat er conected with the Erie railway. When first coming to Oregon he en- . gaged in the lumber business on the Hood claim and has been in the dry goods business here for the past eigth years. Mr. Stafford had been active In church work, and was a member of the Methodist jchurch for many years. Mr. Stafford is survived by his wife and a daughter, Miss Dorothy Staf ford, who Is a student of the Willam ette University. He also leaves a brother In New Tork. His father died a short time ago In New York. The remains are at the funeral par-1 lors of Holman & Pace, and the fun-"' eral services are to he conducted from the Presbyterian church Monday af ternoon, at 2 o'clock, with Rev. Mel ville T. Wire, pastor of the Methodist church, officiating, who will be as sisted by Dr. E. E. Gilbert, formerly pastor of the Methodist church of this city, now district superintendent of , Salem district. ' The interment will be in Mountain View cemetery. ADJUDGED INSANE Mrs. Edith Kallunki, of Milwaukle, was taken into custody Monday night by Sheriff Wilson and given an exam ination Tuesday for sanity. She was. adjudged insane and committed to the asylum. ; Mrs. Kallunki haa been an inmate of a Portland sanitarium but nas been at home fof some time. Accord ing to complaint she recently attempt ed to kill ber husband with a kitchen knife.