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OREGON CITY ENTERPRISE. FRIDAY. OCTOBER 29. 1920. Pa?e2 NEWS FROM ALL OVER THE COUNTY Correspondence From All Over the County Telling of Improvements and Local Happenings During The Past Week Your Subscription Will Receive Prompt Attention. NEW EN11IINTS . ' BETTER THAN THE OLD Let others deplore as they will, the degeneracy of the times, the passiug of old customs and the intrusion of the now. We will rejoice and be. glad that "We lived not in those blessed days of Id." Hallowe'en for example, tn those boasted times was a night to be dreaded, when Yandollsm. ran riot anj ones house was far from his castle. when sleep wag made impossible by the violent ringing of the door bell, which contrivance had a wire attach ment soon to give way under rough usage, when the next morning waking found a missing gate, one or more broken panes of glass and the front porch, if not indeed the entire front of the house, splashed wish decayed re fuse from the grocery nearest by. All this, at least in our vicinclty. has been replace,! by amusement of a more rational type. Social gatherings are held tn homes brightened by ai propriste decorations, the improvised lanterns not accepted. . Children di verted by plays that delight them, while their elders betake themselves to dancing and cards. The usual cheer of refreshments will not be omitted Quiet and order will be found on re turning home and th next morning wilt dawn upon an undevatated domain, Scarecly will the Hallowe'en excite ment have quieted down when that day of days the one '.ection will come the day of triumph for some, of crush ing defeat for others, of momentuous Interest to us all. The thrill of victory will have died away, the shock of defeat will, we hope, have been assuage, and the pub lic have regained its wonted com posure before the beloved and sacred Thanksgiving appears. May all those who must meet with disappointment from the election re call the example set the wortd by our lamented Roosevelt in 1912 who in the morning after learning that his stupendous undertaking had been in rain, was In his office at the usual hour, absorbed in his interrupted work- The Mothers' Club had its regulai meeting on Thursday last at the home of its secretary, and is to meet, November, 4, with its vice-president, Mrs. Miller. Miss Helen Triton and Fritz Keel ing were married last week. Mountain Road News MOUNTAIN ROAD. Oct. 28. The farmers of this District are busy dig ging potatoes through the dry weather- Miss Sylvia Hodge spent the week- end at her home. Mrs. Nolen is visiting her daughters in Willamette. Mr. and Mrs. Warner, of Pulton vis iter her father aSturday and Sunday. Ray Scoffern visited his sister, Mrs. J. Robinson, Sunday. Most of the Zimmerman children went out to their old home place Sun day. FARMERS, ATTENTION. If you have any farm produce or poultry to sell address O. P. Mishler, Grand-Belmont market, 160 Grand Avenue, Portland, Orego Adv. M M Own This YOU are always welcome to critically in spect our line of Overland cars at your convenience and leisure. You can be come familiar with the new models and new developments in automotive design. You will also be interested in the equip ment we have provided for maintaining our owners' cars in top condition. Here you find a truly modern standard of service, as well as automobiles. You will be welcome whether you bu' or not. Fall is a good time to enjoy a new car. Satisfactory de liveries can be arranged ' now. EVEJTY NEED OF AN M ' Main Street at Ninth. tffatfOMte Parent-Teachers at Estacada Elect -ESTACADA. Oct, , SS.-Mrs. Emily Lady was here last week to get her household goods, which she shipped to The Dalles, where she now resides Mrs. Udy sold her residence property ia Estacada a short time aso to F. Harkenrider moved to Eastern Ore gon but expects to come back to Es tacada to live Ray Wilcox moved the first of the week from the Garrell residence to the i house belonging to Warren Me Willis, on upper Broadway. The condition of Mr. Weatherby has change considerably and he is get ting along nicely now. Mr. Weafherby has been suffering with an abcesa In his ear and was in a very bad condi tion. Mrs. Ward lugles went to Gresham with the children and visited realtives and friends until Snnay afternoon. II. 1$. Snyder has bought the build ing he has been occupying for the Peoples Store, of I. M. Park and will extend the sales room back the full lensrth of the building. I. M. rant who has been living in the rear of the store, will move to a farm at Spring- water. Jim Abbott left last week for the mountains to hunt deer. W. E. Linn has resumed his Sunday night shows anj started out last Suu dav with a serial and a comedy. Mr. and Mrs. P. M. Wagner have gone to the coast to visit relatives fa: a few days. Miss Olive Humphreys of Portland, was visiting relatives in Estacada this week and taking orders for pic tures. S. A. Corral, of Portland, formerly of this place, was here last Sunduy looking after property interests. Mr, Gorral Is a wireless operator. William Perry bought the resident- property occupied by Wm. McKlnney and moved into it last week. T.o Mo Kinney family moved into a house In the east part or town. Members of the school board in the Dodge districts met in Estacada Tues day afternoon to consult with carpen ters in regard to the building of an addition to their school house. Posrtraaster Heylman went to Port Ian, Monday to attend a democratic meeting. Mrs. W. E. McWillis was taken to a Portland hospital one day this week We understand that she afterwards went to Salem. There was a meeting of the Parent- Teachers Association Tuesday after noon at 3:30 in the high school audi torium at which time new officers were elected as follows: President, Mrs. Lloyd Yocum; vice president, Mrs. Fred Robley; secretary. Miss Lelia Howe; treasurer, Mrs. Holder A soliciting committee was appointed composed of Mrs. W. F. Cary, Mrs. D- Eschelman and Mrs. Earl Day. Del-, egates appointed to attend the meet ing being held in Portland next week, were Mrs. J. W. Reed, Mrs. Robley an j Miss Josephine Conner. a man witn zsuv sneep came through Estacada last week from over in the hills near Springwater and was going to drive them over the moun tains. He got as far South Fork where he ran into a snow storm and was un able to go any further. Hay Havener la planting a large bed of ginseng on some ground odwn on the flat. He is quite an extensive grower of this root F. E. Burns, Superintendent of the Estacada schools, was a business vis itor in Portland Saturday. a Car Fall AUTOMOBILE Mam 77 Storage Batteries AT CARVER. Oct. 2S.G. T. Watts, an old resident of this place, is at the Oregon City hospital where he is crli ically ill- Several months ago he was kicked by a horse. His illness dates from that time. About a month ago he was taken to the hospital where he underwent au operation. Ilia condition is considered u very seri ous. October IS was known as '"Clean up Day." at Carver. The town officials declared a half holiday.. The day endtM up w"h a bon are itiwi wolnie roast. Old n. young participated in the work and fun, and all had plenty of both and wienies. John Miller and family will move to Barton in the near future. Hiram Andrews anj family will al so leave this place withiu the next two weeks. They expect to make their future home at McMluuvllUv October 24 was a day of social note, when many friends and relative gathered at the beautiful home of John Byvrs to celebrate his eighty fourth blrthoay. William I'yers, a son, an(j family motored down from The IXillt's to be present. Judge and Mrs. Anderson, of Oregon City, were also among the guests. A sumptuous birthday dinner was served in -the spacious dining room A very pleas- ant day was spent bjs all the guests I ne iirst warm sunny day in many weeks, helped make the event a per fect success. A number of little girls of this place attended a birthday party given by Edith Sprague of Logan, Saturday They reporter the best time ever. Mrs. John Hattan is- ut taking the School census this week. Thos. E. Anderson Is digging his potatoes this week. Many others are also taking advantage of the first sun ny days since the first of Septembei and are digging their potatoes. Power House Blaze Expensive to P. R. L. ESTACADA, Oct. 2S Estacada high lost their first game of football this season Friday, on the home grounds, to Cottage Grove. Mrs. H. Spear, of Portland, arrived last week anj was the guest of Mrs H. B. Snyder for two or three days Mrs. Spear formely lived In the Dodge district. Mrs. M. H. Evans was here from Pendleton Friday calling on friends and looking after her residence pro perty. Jame9 Freeman and family were week-end visitors at the home of Mrs Freeman's parents, Mr. and Mrs. 3 V. Barr. Friends in Estacada of the R. M Standish family, will be sorry to heai of the extended illness of their little son John Hubbard with piura pneu monia. He i improving however. Mrs. Nina B. Ecker took charge of the public library this week, as librar ian, a position she filled for a year a few years ago. H. B. Snyder and Ed- Douglass mo tored to Portland Thursday. The fire in the power house at Fara ay last Wednesday night, which causej Estacada and other places to be in darkness for several hours, was soon extinguished and a crew of men repaired the building and re-adjasted the machinery go that now everything is working as usual. The fire started with one of the generators and spread to an oil switch which blew up ana ignited and completely demolished me roof oi me nuuaing. it was a g.-eait loss to the P. R. U & . P. Co. Robert Morton of Portland, accom panied by friends was a guest at the home of hls mother, Mrs. . K. Morton, last Sunday. The protracted meetings at the Methodist church have been very in teresting an,j much good Is being done Last Sunday morning, ten new mem bers were added to the church roll. Dr. l A. Wells has been gone into the mountains this week hunting deer. Mozart Ladles' quartette which ap peared here last Friday night, wa the first number of the school entertain ments to be given here during the coming school year. "A good attend ance is repotred and the entertain ment was of unusual character, giving excellent satisfaction. Posterg are out announcing a big dance to be given by, the local order of Loyal Legion on Saturday night, October 30th. Everybody invited. The Estacada lath mill hag torn out and we understand part oi the machinery will be moved to one of the saw mills near Estacada. Mrs. Ward Ingles and children went to Gresham last Friday and visited relatives and friends until Wednesday of thi8 week. Mrs. Julius' Kredger visited friends in Portland Tuesday. Miss Bertha Burns, who is attend ing a commercial college in Portland was a week end visitor at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs- F. E. Burns1. The Democratic meeting at the Family Theatre in Estacada Tuesday night, was largely attended. Gilbert L. Hedges candidate for district at torney, Robt. B. Beatie, for county judge and E. T. Mass, for sheriff, were the speakers of the evo- William Dale was chairman of the meeting and the speaking wag pro ceeded and also endede with a couple of reels. Manager Wallace of the local tel ephone company, transactedusinesn in Portland Tuesday. Harry Spear, formerly of this place but now of Portland, was an Estacada Barton Bridjre to Have Repairs Made UWAN, Oct. 28. Farmers are, tn places, digging potatoe and others are wishing frost would kill the vinos so the blight would not go down Um the potatoes. John I Ethortdge and wife of Portland, who recently returned from California, spent Sunday at their home on the banks of the Clackamas river. Harry McMurray who formerly lived hero was married at lire-sham last week. He has made that place his home for some time. Miss Mary Vlerhus of Oregon City spent the week etui with Irene Kirchom at her home on Arthurs Prnirto, Mr. and Mrs. U O. fierber of Port land visited relatives here Sunday. Werner Huber who formerly liven here died Of typhoid 'ever ,n Idaho recently. His father Jacob Huber moved from here to Trent lke sever al years ago. , O. D. Eby aful Win Stone debutoo the league of Nations question lit Logan Tuesday evening to a fair audi ence. Mrs. A. J. Johnston attended the. convention at the Baptist Church i Oregon City Tuesday nfierooon. J. A. Byers of Carver entertatnea his children and grandchildren to the number of forty two on October 21 t oong his Min birthday. All wr present, except one ;T:imison aiu a treat grandson who reside In Hasten Oregon. Mrs. r Hutchlns attended a meet ing of the Chautauqua directors hut week. Heft the brldgeman Is raising one end of the Barton bridge span to moot the grade on this end. which will be quite an Improvement. Meadowbrook Club to MeetForlnisflitlv c MEADOWBWROOK, Oct. IS. Ml. and Mrs. Chris Boniill who recently sold their farm near Motalla have moved to the Dix sawmill wehrs Mr. Bengll expects to work this winter. Katie and Walter Hofslelter spent Sunday visiting friends near Hills boro. Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Orem returned Saturday from the onion fields near Woodburn where they have been har vesting onions the last there weeks. Miss Henderson, the teacher was called to Oregon City Monday evening ag her mother was taken suddenly worse, .Ruth Chindgren is teaching while she is gone. Geo-e Hofsitetter returned home Tuesday after spending the summer working at Ridgefield, Washington. A large crowd was out for the first Literary program Saturday evening, they decided to hold the meetings every two weeks. The next meetlnn will be Saturday November 6. Mrs. C. Spear arrived Tuesday a the Roy Sullivan home whore she ex pects to keep house for the family this winter. Clar Hofstetter-spent several days In Portland last week visiting friends Parkplace News PARKPLACE, Oct 27. Mrs. F. Himler and daughter Alvera made a trip to Oregon City Saturday. Mrs. Sarah Stoat, mother of Princi pal C. A. Sloat was an Oregon City caller Saturday. Mr. and Mrs. A. Hedlund and chil dren of Oregon City visited Friday at the home of Mrs. Helund's sister, Mrs. Geo. Ijimler of Parkplace., Mrs. Geo Himler and daughter Laura visited at the home of Principal C. A. Sloat Sunday afternoon. Gentry Bernard accompanied his mother to Portland Sunday. Mrs Bernard is employed at the St. Agnes Baby Home at this place. Letha Stolte who was on the sick list part of last week returned to school again Monday. Wm, Carsly Is on the sick list and will be unable to resume work for few days. Grace Malo, primary teacher at Parkplace went to Portland Friady evening. Josepihne Holschu was on the sick list and unable to attend school part of last week. Mrs. R. M- Cranor is quite sick at thl time but a speedy recovery 1 hoped for. A new sign board has been erected along the Pacific Highway at Park place between First and Second streets wKlch gives this place a citi fied look. Four new pupils entered the Park place public school Monday raising the total enrollment to 142. The Parkplace school is going to have a short program given princi Pally by the teachers as they are open ing the Pa-ent-Teachero Association meetings for the year. J. B. McNeil of Portland, a traveling photographer took pictures of the Parkplace school hist week. He took the whole school as a group and then each room separately. Quite a num ber were purchased by pupils and teachers. 331,000 REGISTERED. SALEM, Oct.. 2fl. Oregon's regis tration of voters at the November election totals 331,000, according to figures made public by Sam A. Kozer secretary of state. The aggregaate registration embraces Republicans, Democrats, Prohibitionists, Socialists and miscellaneous voters, This year's registration shows a gain of 15,000 over the registration at the general election In 1918.' POLK'S GAZETTEER 1 w -Vtl..Jif rrnm mni gkHexi icac-h 4 vltrr,' (Ui w.Uo, 74TH DAY OF FASTING UNDON Oct. 25. Terence Mat Swine? died In Hrixton at 6:40 a. m today. The lord mayor of Cork tiled without redlining coiisciousitess at the dawn ot the seventy-fourth day of his hunger utrtke, Wtth MacKwinoy when he tiled, were Father Momlnlck, his religious advisor, and hU brother John. John remained in the Brixton prison throughout the night and was not permitted to leave until 6: la. In tlia time ho was not permitted to com muulcnte with other1 relatives.- MacSwlney began sinking at mid night taut night. Officials -refused to permit the priost to notify relatives, according to Sinn Fein annnunr men l- The lady mayoress and Mac Swlney's sisters, Annie and Mary, visited the prison at 9 p m. They stayed 15 minutes. The prisoner's wife visited the bed side Satunlay afternoon but the two sisters nsd not been allowed to e their brother since Friday. They wero denied admission Satunlay anj remained In the prison waiting room all "day without food. They finally were ejiclej late at night. MacSwIney's deuh was believed near Thursday when he became delirious- His body was racked with tremor which continued even after he regained consciousness. Physi cians save him his first food he lost control or liimseir. They gave him beef extract and brandy.' The prisoner raged when he recov ered and knew from the odors that he had taken food. Thenuifter he was. fe, whenever he lost conscious ness. Although the food wa retain ed, physicians had little hope that hs would recover. His mental attitude was against it and he wore himself out raging against being fed. Brother Is Named King of Greece LONTW.V. Oct !6. Vrlnce Paul, brother to the late King Alexander, ha8 been called t0 throne of Greece, succeeding Alexander, who died yesterday, according to a dis patch from Athens this afternoon. The minister of the Greek govern ment at Athens Issued manifesto stating that, In compliance with the constitutional order of succession. Prlne Paul haj been denominated to succeed Alexander. However, as Paul Is now absent from Greece, It ha been decided to convoke the Creek chamber of deputies to elect a provisional regent pending the ar rival of the new king at Athens. Alexander was the second son of former King . Constantine. He was born In 1893 and ascended the throne on July 17, 1917, three days after tht expulsion of Constantine from Greece by the allies. His official designation was "king of the Hellenes." The Greek crown prince, George was not allowed to succeed bis father because of hlg pro-German sympathies. Eagle Creek Notes EAGLE CREEK, Oct 27. Mr. and Mre. Will Douglass were the dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Hoff meister recently. F. V. Chapman and son, Gordon, of Prmdloton, and Mrs. S. J. Edy, and bum, lifruco, of PorUandi wttro the Week-end guests of M" and Mrs. R. B. Gibson. Roy Douglass made a busbies trip to Portland on Saturday. A. N. Orke, Will and Walter Doug lass had f"m' nuy baled a few days ago- - - Ward Douglass lost a valuable horse last Saturday. He turned bin horses out In the field, and one kick ed this one. breaking its leg. Mr. Douglass had to kill it. !R. It. Gibson anrt wife called on Mr. and Mrs. H. F. Gibson of Bartoi,, Sunday afternoon. ThU is fine weather that we are enjoying, Rav Woodle and E. Naylor filled rihelr silos last week. Mr. and Mrs. Kay Douglass were the Sunday guests of Mr. and Mrs Geo. PreiHter, of Ixigan SUES FOB DIVORCE. Paul Klastaoh fllej suit for divorce from Amy KUietsch on the grounds of desertion. The couple were married June 25, 1910. and have two children, which the plaintiff asks the custody of. According to the complaint the de fendant attended dances after mar rlage and at times remained away all night and finally went to Portlano and sent word to the plaintiff that she would not live with him at then home near Estacadai. He alleges that he went to Portland and after shout three months defendant desert if A x ! s-r. 6 v. s. k :T 1 1 I h I -1 I M f ici - - St- ' .'V DAMASCUS BOY IS ACCIDENTALLY KILLED SUNDAY William Moar, H your old son of Mr. and Mrs. John Moar, of Damas cus! wild Instantly killed Sunday tit ternoon about 3:30 when a ltotmi tu the hand of Henry, his 12 ynarold brother was accldently discharged soon uftor the boys had started on a hunt lug trip near their homo, William, vtio was accompanied by his brothers, Henry and Edward, the latter t7 yeurs of ago, ami Clayton Hall, 11, was carrying a 23 rtflo anil Henry had the shotgun. Edward (tidi ed for the shotgun mid J nut os It was being hntided him it was dtxehargod mid the full charge struck William directly over tlio heart. Death. w ItlstlMltlMltHmS. The boys culled Rodger P. lUur, who with lit machine took the body lo the home of Stewart Brown, a short distance away, where Corotu r K, U Johnson was called. No luquoNt was held as It wan a clear case of accidental death, The remain were taken to the Koiiworthy undertaking nMahlUh tiuMit at Unit wm) the funeral ner Uv wilt bo held frtm the home of Stewart Brown Tuesday, BL WASHINGTON. Oct 25. Senator Harding In a ptedectlon statement to the American people made public horn tonight declared th Republican party "goes to tho people assured that they will recognise Its superior ity as nn Instrumentality of adinln lxtratlon and that In the tdectlon now Imix'iullnit they will give it the certl float of their confidence and trunt." The Republican party nominee crltl clsed Democratic administration of governmental affairs, declaring "the nation Is determined to be done with autocracy under the mere guise of democratic forma." The Republican party, he asserted, "has proposed tn It platform and developed In the lit leraitces of it leaders a program which contemplate equal opportunity for all," and "recognise th vices of exploitation and profiteering." As to the league of nations Issue. Senator Harding mimmarUed his party's, position as follow; "The Rtsmbllrnn party purposes such an association of nations as will most effectively further the aspiration for world-wide and' per manent peace without sacrificing any part of the independence of the Amet Icnn nation. It believe America can ' and must boar It full part In the re- ' It.Ml.j .... 1.... 1., -I FpunmumuoH oi uie worm, uui in al ways believes (hat America alone must dctd what that part shall be." KING ALEXANDER OF GREECE IS DEAD ATHENS, Oct. 25. King Alexander of Greece died at 5:20 P. M today. His heath was dun to wounds receiv ed when a pet monkey attacked him early In October, the king being bad ly mutilated. Throughout lust night, the heart action grew weaker, hi general de blllty became more pronounced and pulmonary symptoms were intense. Hmuthlng at time was most diffi cult and alarming, and at noon today It was announced that the king's con dllion was hopeless. PERSHING TO REST. SKA CUFF, N. Y Oct. 26. Gener al John J. Jershlng will arrive this week to spend the next two months In a cottage at Roslyn, according to Mr and Mrs. John Denmarcst, era of the cottage. It was said the general's health wa not good and that he desired & rest before making the trip to South America. NEW CONCRETE WALK." A now concrete wlk Is being In stalled on the grounds of the Tlarcln) school extending: from the main en trance way of the building around th$ north side of the house and Joining the Madison street walk. VOTE GEORGE H. BROWN CANDIDATE FOR Justice of the Supreme Court AT THE GENERAL ELECTION, NOVEMBER 2, 1920 Noy serving under appointment of the Governor. Qualified by training and long experience. t Please mark your ballot so that It will read thus: FOR JUSTICE OF THE SUPREME COURT. To fill vacancy caused by resignation of Justice A. 8. Bennett. Vote for One by writing In name X George M. Brown GIVE HIM YOUR. SUPPORT AND INFLUENCE Something About Mr. Brown George M. Brown Is a native Oregonian, 56 year of age and a life long Republican. He ha been a practicing attorney for 30 years, dur ing which time he served as District Attorney of the Second Judical District for 18 years and as Attorney General from January 1, 1915, until his appointment by Governor Olcott on October 2, 1920, as Justice of the Supreme Court Paid AdT. WHOLESALE PRICES ON R GOODS CUT HALF ST, UH'IH, Oct. S7. -Reduction In dry good price, in some lindaneim as htKh as f) per cent, were announc ed by several local wholenalo compan ies today. t ieii era I price rwidjualmont and declines 111 Iho cost tf raw material were ancrllied it causes for tun re (luctlons, Ji. It, Culhoiirn, president of m of the wbotesalo hounes, miy (hat islttg hum .which recently sold at 3& cent a yar, wltolonale, now Is offered ut' 17 cents by hU company. IVrcale, which went an lilnh a M cent a yard, now is boIiir at I2H, ho explained, or 2'i rents below iho prevailing '""l prlco. Silks, which brought a peak prlen of V a yard, h added, now ,"o being sold at whole Halo prices as low as tl.fjO, OREGON IS MISSED IN SPEAKING TOUR II PORTLAND. Oct. 27,-Word was received yesterday from th Dump, cratlc national committee by 1 O. Starkweather, president of th fox Roonevelt club, that the plan to have Secretary of War linker pftk In Oregon hn been canceled, and H ha widened the breach between thti President Wilson and Chamberlain wings of the Domocratlc party, a th leaders of the former upx-l the lat ter of being responsible. Secretary of War HaW Is a mem ber of the 1'ro-l.enRue special that I louring the country In the Interest of the IJomocrallrt presidential ticket, and which will arrive here tomorrow. Originally It was announced thai Mr. Haker would make the chief speech for the party in Portland, and Mr. Starkweather telegraphed Mr. Maker, and also the national commit tee, urging that the addreas be made under auspice of the Cox tloosevult club. In reply to hi telegram Mr. Stark weather today received a meswigi that the party on the special had been divided, and the secretary of war would not i-iik In Oregon. The secretary of war and I'nltwt State Senator Chamberlain, who Is seeking re-olectlon, are personal enemies, and leaders of the Wilson wing now strongly suspect that fol lowing the announcement that the secretary of war would pak here, tho tate Democratic committed brought pressuro to boar to have th plan canceled. Lane County Mills To Reduce Wage1 COTTAGE GROVE, Oct. 27. Mil here have determined that cut tn wage of about 20 per cent must bo made or tho plant must cease oper ations. At a Joint meeting of milt oporators and business men It was stated by the merchants that price of necessaries already have dropped a great a prentage a the proposed cut In wages. A committee was ap pointed to tabulate and publish price reduction. All the mills here have lioon operating steadily, while those In many other communities have closed down or curtailed operation. FOR n m m u m u visitor Sunday. ed him and has remained away. I liaKMIIBBHIIIHiaail1IIMlKRBIauaiBiaa,
