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NEWS FROM ALL OVER THE COUNTY ' 11 1 " "-" " "- " J-ss " ' " , Correspondence From AU Over the. County Telling of Improvements and Local Happenings During The Past Week Your Subscription Will Receive Prompt Attention. ELKS PRAIRIE PEOPLE CELEBRATE FOURTH IIH Eli PROGRAM ELK PRAIRIE, July 8. The days between July 4, 1919 and July 3, 1920 have each been counted as they pass ed in Blk Prairie . It was upon the former date that Mr and Mrs. Snider announced at the celebration at the Cray homestead in 1919 that their friends and that included U in this vicinity were to dance in honor of July Fourth, 1920 at. Penochle Point on the Snider Homestead. As July Fourth came on Sunday, the host and hostess chose to hold the picnic upon the third, instead. Penochle Point was so named by Mrs Snider before the claim was even filed upon. In bonor of ner husband's favorite same. Mrs. Snider has named the beautiful falls in Palls Creek, a few rods from his home site "Elk Falls" as a monument to the fa mous game that once roamed our prairies. festive occasions yet held here. The Swop Mr. Chas. Sloate and daughters .,v.k,.k AfrivMt and, Sadie. Mable and Agnes, Lawrence rn.ii nrvr mwi sinat. tha Misses Kokel, Mr. ana Elmer Snider furnished the music Plans for the picnic grew like anJ Elk Prairie tire as time passed the host and hostess invited car after car of Portland friends to spend the day at their home. Guests were accorded the same privilege so Invitations were liberally sent throughout fovr counties. The order was given to the mill some time ago for the lumber for a dance floor Imagine the chagrin of the hostess upon her arrival home Wednesday to find that the lumber hart never been sawed. So plans were quickly altered, dis appointment checked while tese people left their own home and mt their guests at the Freely auditorium In a spirit becoming to a host and hostess. The couple were asststed by their dauKhter Miss Nettie Snider who Is the youngest past officer in Wo men of Woodcraft or In the lodge anywhere in the United State, a' any time. Miss Snider was assisted by her chum and house guest Mrs, Anders of Spokane. After the bountiful and luscious luncheon, the dance was continued until Mother Gray played the Home Mrs, Gault and son Robert, Ted Gray, Frank Gray, Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Tldd and son Vernon, Mr. and Mrs. Neely Mr. and Mrs. Richard Joplin, K. 0. Thomas. Andy Maxlngo. Mr. 1 Killings- worth. Win, Kroeger, Mr. Carruthers. It was reported that one of several nulos which were on their way from Portland to the Joplin home, loot time In the woods trying to find the home of their host and hostess. The Joplins had their plans for the Fourth completely changed by not receiving their lumber. A number of neighbors showed their good will by gathering on the Home stead of Mr. and Mrs. Albert Patties to help with an old fashioned log raisins, the beginning of a new horns. .Mr. ane Hennis superintended the work. Mrs. Fletcher assisted the hostess. Mrs. Battles took a number of kodak pictures of the work as it progressed. Those present besides Mr. and Mrs. Patties were. Mrs. Fletcher, Chas. Tidd, Frank Rossman, Richard Joplin and sons Milton and Laurence, Mr. Sloate. Chas. Sloate, Mr Fletcher, Mr. Hollings worth and Willis P. Wadgor. Other neighbors having assisted before. ter Mrs Jese Cersons In Oregon City Saturday. ..Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Andrew of Seattle, Wash, ar visiting the Int ra brother Solon, ltray. A number of people from Oregon City came out to the Mill for a pic nic. Including the people from this community there were about fifty. The usual plcnto dinner was served after which game and swimming were indulged In. AU report a Rood time. at the Moraor hom. Mlu Lnda Yan- scoyao of ISonnsylvanla also coompan anted them, Mrs. Paul Woiner was formerly Miss Trossle Hicks, and was head operator In the Kstaiiula Tele phone and; Telegraph office t this place and hu many friend here who were really pleased to see her. Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Mllcheltree, of Portland, were here Monday to cele brate and Join friends who wer camp ing across the river. Victor Adlx came over from Gtvwh ATTEND CELEBRATION AT MOiALLA ON 4TH ICE CREAM SOCIAL HELD AT WH SONVILLE raw e ESTACADA RESIDENTS CELEBRATE FOURTH N ELABORATE STYLE Mr, and Mrs. John Arquot and fam ily were week-end gueats at home of Mrs. Arquot parents, Mr. and Mr. linker. They were formerly resi dents of this place. W1LH0NYILLK, July S.-Thera was u special patriotic service held In the M. M. church on Hunday evening, July 4th. There will be a joint Installation of the I. 0 0. F. sndjteboknh lodges, held In the Odd Follows hall on But urday evening, July 10 Mr, and Mr. Gould, former resi dents" here, now residing In Cooks, Wash., attended the plonlo held on ' .. !... I ...... at... f41i.ll VtruM i. .. W. W. Dillon celebrated wUh hl;""T. L , J. L CASE TRACTOR AND HORSE DRAWN P LOW VULCAH TRACTOH AND HOR22 DRAWB W mthr yws Iww fcfe tw way, for or Nordi bW 1 t. Km f wlkit a4 Umg pW. u oIm for fiswt tmctnr. TWa f - F.L- Cau nlmr for Ksfct Mt SWOS M Mill I mm J. L Cm wm mm im Plow is im hmtk porahwr ports of t n vtoimrwJL To Tnctor Can-, ilwti a foatsro tbal v-Mt whmm y ndrtnd It b eor oUotio. caa hw d from 12 to 14 or lft-4ck cat las no fow minnta tmi b saod is o. two M thrum bottom si With fOBOUM toot oroot lift. Roderick-? an, Clark's Cutaway, Forkner Liht Draft, J. I. Case Kortk. f Jt Disc, Sprfatf Tooth, Spike Tooth , for Tractor or Hones 3-wVSK I -I 2 carloads Myers Pumps, 1 carload Stover Engines, 1 carload Stover Feed Mills just received. We advise you to fill your needs while our stock is good. No on la Portlsnd complete t Bne of harrows of sQ kinds. W have th Naoo. tlly famoas makes, Otrk't Ct awiy Harrows, tht harrow with tbe cut-out disc ud ths sooi steel frtm tnd also hrr 1 complett Ua of the RODERICK LEAN disc harrows for ill mikes of tractors, as well ss th refulix sixes of spring and spike tooth la both Usa sua J. L Cue mak. 340-46 East Morrison St. Portland, Or. Everything In cultivators from the small hand cultivator to the larre orchard tnd field eulttrttor. There are few lines on which we now have a complete stock, but the J. L Case Bne of walking and riding cultivators is one of the few. We bought these last year and can make you considerable saving over this years prices. walking Riding for small gardens or great farms J. I. Case Planet, Jr. CULTIVATORS "W. JT. Wilson Co. Oregon City Agents "Penochle Point" overlooks the beautiful canyon through which Butte ! Creek separates the counties of Mari on and Clackamas, nor does he gaze rest there but passes across the towns and cities of the world famed Will amette Valley to the mountains be yond. Their son Wilburt Snider has the homestead adjoining that of his par ents and a view as rare but different. The young- man did his part for bin country. While in California he met Miss Lucile Beardaley, who later be came his wife and entered Into the spirit of homesteuding. Mrs. Wilburt Snider was formerly a teacher of music in the klndergarden grades of eastern cities. The day and evening were spent la dancing, games for the youngsters. Luncheons were served whenever mealtime arrived. 'Mr. and Mrs. Gray gave freely of genuine strawberry short cake upon all occasions. Sunday evening Mr. and Mrs. D. B. Gray were the host and hostess until after luncheon. Mr. and Mrs. Gray had eighteen house guests the day of the party, many of whom were at th? party in fact all who were with them when evening came, were brought right along to the Auditorium when the home lights were turned out. These did not count Mr. George Gray and family and Mr. Calvin and familv all of Aurora, who had been their house guents tbe day before and had attended the celebration on that date Some people thought that Mrs. Gray would be tired but supreme happiness helped her to make It one of the most Sweet Home waltz, out of courtesy to those who had undertaken the task of road-viewers for Monday morning. The hostess played and sang "America", all of the guests Joining. Three cheer were then given In honor of Mr. and Mrs. Fletcher, who have been so free to throw open their home, which is near by for the benefit of every party or business meeting held at the Audi Wriurn This was followed bv cheers for the hosts and hostesses of the two days, viz, Mr .and Mrs Elmer Snider and Mr. and Mrs. D. B. Gray. Among the suea-.a present at the two celebrations, which had blended as one, were Mr. and Mrs. Richard Scott and ch;!;!ren, Richard, Henry and Abilgail, Mr. and Mrs. Miss Snider, Mrs. Anders, Frances Anders, Mr. and Mrs. D. E. Gray, Mr. Georee Gray and family of Aurora, Mr. Colvin and family of Aurora, Mr. and Mrs. Kirk Lettzel, of Portland, Basil Leitzel of Portland, Miss Hazel Leitzel of Portland, Miss Catherine ESTACADA. July 8-Mrs, E. W. Hartlott arrived homo from Col ten California last Thursday where she has beon visiting her daughter .for the past three months. Mrs. John Dunsalh ami children ar rived from California last Friday and will visit relatives here for some time At present they are Kucsts at the Hauser home. Mat Hickman and family, former residents of Estacada passed through here Inst Friday In their automobile. Thy called on several old Mends for a short time. Ken Bartlett Is home tor the sum mer, harlna: arrived last Friday. Robert Morton and a friend from Portland were her to Fourth with his mother. Morton. Douglass Drill came over from Port land to celebrate. Mrs. Charles Frailer and daughter Helen, formerly of this place but now of Portland visited friends here last Monday. The Community celebration of In dependence Day Monday at Retacada was a great success and a delightful affair, Not s single accident was re ported to mar the pleasures of the day. Early In the morning visitors coin meneed to arrive by train, automo biles, bugglo and other conveyances and by noon It was estimated that 5000 people were here. The day was clear and calm, but plenty warm enough to make the cold drink and Ice cream parlors the most popular places. The parade In the morning was a most commendable parj of the program, and those who contributed to its success are to be congratulated for their enterprise. A large Boat car led the Goddess of Liberty Miss Mil dred Douglass, and surrounding her was a bevy of young fclrla represent ing the states. A decoratd car car ried the old soldiers and following them was a large number of the American uegioo. Among tne cars prettily decorated was Ed Boner's, The Cary Real Estate Coa. H. C Stephens and others which made a nice showing. The Rebekahs were represented in an artislcally decor ated machine driven by Mrs. H. C, Cur.rin. Clowns made fun for the boys and girls and there were many pretty attractions In which the little folks took part Many other machines and attractions In which the red white and blue was resplendent added much to the effectiveness of the par ade. The Odd Fellows did themselves proud with their part In the parade and should receive the thanks and commendation of the celebration com- hmwhitessgidlt s df-rd'DCreH ETO S mitteee. The goat was exntbitea on a small wagon, by an "aged" Odd Fel low who was driving a small tractor Following the goat were more than 60 members of the order who gave a drill their leader being Hugh Jones. This" was the most pleasing part of the parade and created much favor able comment. The parade over, th'j crowds bled away to the park where shade and comfort awaited and where lunches were spread and family par ties enjoyed the occasion to the ut most, and as the lid was off so far as firecrackers were concerned, the youngsters enjoyed themselves as on ly youngsters can on the Fourth of July. The program after dinner consisted of music by the band reading of the declaration of independence by Ches ter Womer, sldress by Walter H. Ev ans, district attorney of Multnomah county, athletic contests etc. A ball game between TIgard and Estacada .VS OLD MILL. July S.-Ben-t iTL Zl L. MACKSIIUUO, July .-ailently as the HprlnK-tlme, her crown of verdlna am Tuesday to visit for a few hours. p,v nd "ll h ,on " "J Mr. and Mrs. U Bronson and son. l'n " "ousnu hbt.. i Bevorlv, of Portland, celebrated in i wt,ri l,"Ma u,e lnr a'm lmu u, Ktsacads Monday and visited relative Ueglnnlug of our cherished In and friends, ! dependence of forelgu rule. One hun- urea sua rorty four years ago, With the services men returned from the world conflict, the veteran of the war with Spain, but two de-, cade in the psst and the ruw vouer-j Monday, July 6. Mis MmiK ButitlKla came home m , jt u.uu ..... ...II , ... . . . .... tfl . t. family In Estacada. coming over from '"l u" "7 WB" luu ,u" u "'"" from Moniuouin to suenu w rouun ortland Saturday, i111"1'' l" ' juiy pumio in wuut'inauu iu, win mo liimuiiMi wiiu limn unuin , HIU xewl tne iHieiiirauuu wi mw nliroloMhntca went In hilarious mood. ...... .i.,.,., n,i iim.i ""j The weather was of that perfect . Mr. and Mr. Reed Graham and ijyv unn iiuiii viuuub, jin niwuui vv ' . miUKltler, SPOIll BIUruy in Jnr- prosstve heat a temperature enjoyable ; wamt tti the bis eelebrstton. yet warm enough - to bring forward Mr, nu Mr. Elmer June are en vegetation and ripen the fruit, tnrlalnlng relatives from Eastern Ore- The celebration at Molalia drew 0n those of our people who wished pri mr. and Mrs. Robert Graham and entertainment nearer by than the!f-rany. attended the celebration In larger town, 8oma family reunions hrwnod on July i. also the one at Wiedemann's grove, on the 6th. few days this wk visiting her Ray. Mr. Havener wa also nimlnir down (mm Three L nks. ' Mrs. Hattte CU'stor ml daughters,! Mrs, Rivers and M!s Orpha Clester.j wore hero to celebrate being geust l j the home of her daughter, Mrs. Ed i Dougluss. Mm. Ruble MoWlllls Link of Balti more, ma., imvw '-'i were held and s few sutolsts from a tur parent and other relative here, aiBtunce took sdvsntsge of the holl- George Henderson wno liven near rtn t0 m,ew lh9 frindshlBS of Ions Estacada. fell from a scaffold, last Friday and sustined a fracture of the Mother's Club had a very busy skull and a broken back. He wa nd Dlesant session on Thursday last painting S silo at hi home at the tlmn . the hum nf Mr. Stacman n1 will spend the Pf th0 BOeldent and fell about 15 fwt. ,gttn on Thursday, July 15th Mrs. A. K. ue ws taken to the Good Samalrtan with Mrs filmAn M MIms- hospital In Portlaud at once but died Sraon Hath Intnly returned from later from the effect of the rail. He 1 ,ne Vi 9 Marine service In China surlved by a wife and child. ind Hen Heplor one of our returned A party of campers, headed by Geo. soldier started S inday morning for Morrow and family of Portland, Eastern Oregon, where they sxpct to pitched their tent Just aero the rlv-'ntny for the remainder of tbe lummer. er from town last Sunday and Umt The qusrantlne U to bo lifted on eveufiig they were visited by Mr. and July nth from the home of John Hup- Mrs. A. B. Sparks and tne l ary rum- ier. lly and all enjoyed a welnle roast around the camp fire. Mrs, Morrow s Mr. Sparks' niece. Miss Dora Currtn and some Mended came over from Salora to celebrate at j Estacada. Wlllard Yonce and wife were here from Oregon City to celebrate Inde pendence dny with Mend, whom they mingled with when resident of this' place a few )ears ago. Ralph Lemon and family have mov-j ed Into the residence on tourist m. which they recently bought of BARLOW LOCALS ltXRI)W. July .s.- Mr. KUiider r tuniH last week after pndluK two months with her daughter In Wash IliKton, Mr, and Mr, ftabe am tie proud parent of a new tmhy girl. Mr. and Mr. Will Jessie M-ut two days at Wliliolt springs. Duve Shepherd spent Monday with Mr. and Mrs, Nowak f West l.lnn. Those enloylng a picnic at the !ud- Jhu ding river Sunday were Lloyd Lucile, and Bn Zlegler Fred Uffler, Hauser, of Tampa 1 Snnnsness. tiladv Tremayne, Krvln. Mr. and Mrs. J. Florida, arrived last week to visit, f.won ana uyte Pennon thetr son, V. W. Hauser and family. Mrs. Sarah Sturgeon has gone to Tillamook to visit her daughter. t Yk It tf Tnna. will Ka In fc-tttltf-n.t! 1 ' . ... v.. ... x , " " " " ' . " ' ... , . Saturday night to install officer for, ' the I. 0. O. F I .en a Karl HEAT BREAKS RECORD Oregon City experienced Its hottest the season Wednesday, with the thermometer registering H de- rrftni Th. limrntninMAM nf IK. k n A,nn on. I family Infl Thlint. " " " vv n. u. '" - ' !,.,,. ft. ..I.. Ti.l.. W n.,. ....no vi viini ifa itauvwA Hi Ifiir- teenth and Washington Rtrneta, sn4 day for Cascadlu, Oregon, to be ab sent for some time. Mr. Ames is The natiilgltt family had pleasant re union during the week-end, Mr. and Mr. George Dorr, snd family, and Mr. and Mr, llauer, coming from Port land, atl of them attending ths plcnlo on Mondsy. Mr. Hamilton, from Col orado, I also a guest of the Batalgla'. Mr. Dwlght Soely's many friend are delighted to have her horn again. Edna Baker spent the weekend at the home of her parent. Mr. and Mr. Ed Baker. Mr. and Mr. A. A. Wood, snd daughter, Audrey, spent the 4th, at the home of Mr. Wood' parents, Mr. and Mr. Cha. Thompson. Quite a crowd attended ths dance. glvnn on Saturday evening, by the member of the Degree of Honor. George geely I able to be driven around In hi auto. An Ice cream oclaI wa given In the basement of the M. B. church on Wed nesday evening, June 30, snd a splen did program was rendered by the fol lowing persons: Mr. Stout, vocal solo; Eiiinbeth Stout, piano solo; Rev. Bates, solo; Vera Wagner, recitation; Sherman Beely, solo; Mr. Bate, read ing; Sherman Soely. solo; male quar tette. The money raised will be used to buy dishes to be used on social oc casions. A very enjoyable picnic wa the one held In Wiedemann's grove, near his beautiful greenhouse, on Monday, July 5th, and s big crowd 4n attend ance nil dny. Race with prise for the contestants were feature of the day's pleasure. Shooting gallery, nig ger baby booth. Ice cream and soda pop booth, added to the splendid entertainment ZZJZZ Tu Z.nA ha. been or- i ttt h'n ". Id. Eggle.ton t , .ui ... h " Harrison street, registered at ut-'rrn 4i uus turn ..-v...,. . Meadowbrook News Items of Interest ! LINN'S OLD MILL LOCALS ing which lasted until the wee'small hours. The brass band, which was or ganized for the occasion by members from Currinsville, Garfield and Esta caad was received with much enthus iasm and praise. Their effort were surely appreciated not only for the good music produced but for the com- FOLK'S , firrrrrrifrn v ( A Tlnsln Tttreetoiy ef eae CUyw I Tuwn and Viiiarte in Oresua and Isketch of eaih pkee, Location, Shipping F-IIUlf9 sna Clum.l. (led lirw(jiry e( eaclt Baiiss sad iTolesnion. E, U POT-K, CO, las, LIN nie and Sterling Bray sons of Mr. and Mrs. Solon Bray have been very siclc tonsilltls. Geo. Clossner and family visited in Portland Sunday. Dorotha and Anna Margaret Stewart daughters of Mr. and Mrs. B. II. Stewart have both been quite ill. Mrs. Frank Snratrue was called to munity spirit displayd in helping to Centralia, Wash. Her daughter Mrs. make the celebration a success. Fred Wilcox is auite ill. Mr. ana Mrs. raui womer moiorea n st-rf t- ni fii iver fron Corvallis Saturday to visit . ' H ' Mr. Werner's parents, Mr, and Mrs. Aamn bnaw or TinamooK is visit-. B, s. Womer, and other relatives. ing James htewart over bunrtay. j They returnd Monday accompanied aoion way ana iamny spent the by their aunt and uncle, Mr. and Mrs nn at canoy. . A j Vanscoyac, of Indiana, who have Mrs. H. B. Gibson visited her si.i- been here for several weeks as guests MEADOWBROOK. July 8, the Meadowbrooker attended the celebration at Molalia the, 3rd. Edgar Horner and family moved to Molalia Friday, Amos Millard going to Portland to work. Mr. and Mrs. Rufus Holman and Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Holman went to Portland Tucsduy to attend the fun eral of their brother Herb Holman. Milton Chlndgren and family attend- ed a picnic at the Joe Nordllng home at Union Mills. "Grandpa" Saarl of Portland Is vis-1 m king at the M. Matson' home, he ex- pects to move out soon. j Hazel Larklns of Oak Grove spent s 5 few days with her parent returning to Oak Grove Tuesday morning. Vincent Hill and Eskel Renhard of S Colton visited at the Chlndgren home Sunday afternoon. 5 A large crowd attended the sale at Ben Noyers Wednesday they haven't 5 decided where they would move to. i Mr. and Mrs. Joklrinta am four children, Mr. and Mrs. Lehlnen and two children of Portland spent the past week at the J. Bofto home. ! Sunday visitors at the A. L. Larklns home were Mr, and Mrs. Edgar Horn- er an dfamlly, Amos Millard and Joe J Olsen, of Molalia, Ella Larklns of Sll- verton Amanda Olsen of Marquam, Bob Colander, Ada and Jalmer Bill- son of Monitor, Esther, Elsl and J Robert Orera of Union Mills. , A tire of an automobile exploded In he heat on one of the main thorough fares, and It sounded like a bomb. With vacation now st hand s large number are planning their annual out Most ot! n Aa?' ""d mot ot hom are In tending to go to the beach. GERMAN LINER SOLO WASHINGTON, July I, The bid of ISrtO.OOQ for the former German Uner Dekalb, iiiiido by lh American Ship & Commerce Corporation, was ac cepted today by the shlpptng board. Th offer of 3.000,o00 for the great liner Lovlnthan, made by the United States Mail Steamship company, still I under consideration. Our classified ad customers are ways satisfied. Why? Ask any them. WE BUY CASCARA BARK Also known as Barberry and Chittem Bark. FEED OF ALL KINDS Staple Groceries "MEET ME AT BRAD Y'S1' 1110-1112 MAIN ST. Phone 448 Oregon City, Ore. Phone 449 C Clip This ancl Keep It For' Reference! It May Be The Means of Saving Your Life I have equipped an office with treating rooms at the Cot tage Hotel, Canby, Oregon, I will give special attention to treatments for Rheumatism, Stomach, Liver and Nervous troubles, also female trouble. Good, warm rooms with board may be had at this hotel In con nection with your treatments at reasonable rates. 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