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OREGON CITY ENTERPRISE, FRIDAY, JANUARY 14, 1921. Page 5 I LOCALS AND PERSONALS Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Armstrong hay received word from their son. Fred Armstrong telling of his safe arrival at Scotland,' after an adventuresome journey on board the S. S. Hoxie Soon after leaving Scotland for home the steamer became disabled, and it was necessary to put back to port in order to have repairs made. He is now looking forward to the time when he will return to his home at West Linn. The letter was written December 3rd, and arrived Christ mas morning, a gift which was high ly appreciated by the anxious, par ents. Armstrong served in the world war and shortly after returning home from the service, took up his duties on the sea. Godfrey Schemp, of Henrici, on the Beaver Creek road, has been called to Canada on account of the death of his sister, who was recently stricken with diphtheria. She was preparing for a visit with her brother, who has been called to attend her funeral when taken ill. Mr. and Mrs. Robert Bullard and son, Norman, of Clarkes were in Ore gon City Thursday, and were on their way home rom Portland, where they had been on business. Among those to transact business in -Oregon City Friday was Phillip Mohr, whose home is at Needy. 1 as- 9B mew One of the prettiest and most sue cesful social events given in this city was the Alumni dance at the Crown Willamette Hall, Thursday evening, December 30. It was an invitational dance, including college alumni, high school alumni and high school etu dents, who are soon to become mem bers of the Alumni Association. This dance was given in honor of the col .,.o t-h nAfv ioitnra uu"u'"s- was wen illltru. "'"""fa " , , , 1..1I J Tkr.J, hrinrir n a ln,H rta. x " aypiu- w,!i i f,ia Priately decorated for the holiday sea son. Excellent music was furnished toes for the market. While in thi3 citv he visited" his mother, Mrs. Richard Schoenborn, and other rel atlves Clifford DeBok, who has been spending his vacation with his par ents, Mr. and Mrs. George DeBok. of West Linn, has returned to Corvallis to resume his studies at the Oregon Agricultural College. DeBok is tak ing a course in forestry, and through his vacation days is, securing funds to secure his education. During the summer months he was employed in the harvest field in Eastern Oregon, and his holidays of two weeks was spent in assisting at a store at Wil lamette. Missi Locklin. aemonstrating for the Kerr-Gifford company of Port land, in this city at the Brady Mer cantile company's store and at the grocery for this week, is a graduate of the Washington State College, where she took a special course in domestic science. Miss Locklin, since coming to this city to take up her duties for the company, has ser ved many delicious varieties of pas try to the people of this city, and has made many friends here. Mr. and Mrs. A. R. Price, of this city, are receiving congratulations over the arrival of a son, born Thurs day, January 6. The little fellow was born at Gladstone, and he weighs 9 1-2 pounds. The attending physician was Dr. C. H. Meissner. Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Wettlaufer, of Clarks, were in Oregon City on busi ness Friday. They were on their way from Portland, where they visit ed their daughters, Misses v lolet and Pansy Wettlaufer. Lee Kirchem, of Redland, was an Oregon City visitor Wednesday and Thursday. He was among those meeting with difficulty in coming to Oregon City, owing to the flooded district near Clackamas Heights. Mr. and Mrs. T. B. Davenport, now engaged in farming on Route 5, were in Oregon City Saturday. They arc specializing in poultry, and are mak ing a success of the industry. Mrs. Frank Hopp and family, who have been residing near Mount Pleas ant, have gone to Canby, where the' are to make their future home. Mr. Hopp, who is engaged in business in that city, has purchased a home there. He formerly engaged in the harness and saddlery business in this city, his place of business having been de stroyed by fire. Grant Mumpower, of Stone, was among those to transact business in Oregon City Friday. Mr. Mumpower made the trip as far as Gladstone by automobile, and the remainder of the distance by electric car owing to flooded district near Parkplace. He reports that a number of landslides have occurred along the north side of the Clackamas river above Carver during the past two weeks. This is due to heavy rain fall. E. E. Brodie, editor and publisher of the Morning Enterprise, and Hal Hoss, advertising manager, will leave Thursday morning for Eugene, where they will attend the Oregon News- Darer Conference to convene in that city Friday and Saturday. by a three-piece orchestra. Features of the evening were a prize and leap year waltzes. This affair was the first one the newly firganized Alumni Association has given, but the committee is so well pleased over the result it con templates giving another large dance when college students are home again. It ia planning to give smaller dances in the future for members of the Alumni here. Patrons and patronesses were dance last Thursday evening were Mr. and Mrs. Wallace Caufield, Mr. and Mrs. Clyde Mount, and Mr. and Mrs. M. D. Latourette. The committee in charge of the Alumni- dances is composed of Leona Kellogg, Arthur McDonald and Ever ett Swanson. Mr. and Mrs. C. H. Reinke enter tained the former's mother, Mrs. Ruby McGee and her sister. Miss Lora Mc Gee and niece, Miss Opal Gesner, of Salem, at Christmas time at their home at West Linn, Oregon. A most delightful time was enjoy ed. Mr. and Mrs. Frank O. McKeehan, of 1213 Seventh street, are receiving congratulations over the arrival of a son, who was born Thursday, January 6th. The little one has been named Jamea Orlande. A. S. Pattullo, of Portland, private secretary for the Oswego Iron & Steel company, was among the Ore gon City visitors Thursday, having come here on business in connection with the company. Born, at the home of Mr. and Mrs. William Beard, in Sellwood, to the wife of W. C. Moore, a daughter. The little one, who has been honored with the name of Betty Ellen, arrived De cember 16. Mrs. Moore, whose home is in this city, was formerly Miss Martha McLarty. Mr. and Mrs. Beard are her grandparents, with whom she has been visiting for a number of weeks. Mrs. W. B. Mott, of Salem, is visit ing her parents, Mr. and Mrs. S. V. Francis, of Mountain View. Mr. and Mrs. M. H. Thompson, of Canby, were in Oregon iCty Thursday. S. P. Huddle, of Boring, was here on business Wednesday. A. H. Hollingsworth, who is taking up a homestead in the Elk Prairie country, about 15 miles from Molalla, was in Oregon City Thursday and Friday. While here he registered at the Electric hotel. Mr. Hollings worth was honored with the title of major during the world war, having served his country. His family re cently arived at the Hollingsworth homesitead from the east. Mrs. Wambaugh, mail carrier for Oregon City, Route 2, who underwent a surgical operation for appendicitis in October, was able to resume her duties a few days before the roads leading on her route were closed by bigh water. As soon as: the water recedes enabling her to continue her journey, Mrs. Wambaugh will again take up her duties. She is now making-her home at Redland, which is the terminus of her route. Mrs. H. B. Stewart and son, James, of Redland, were in Oregon City Sat urday. Owing to the flooded condi tion of the roads beyond the Clacka mas Heights road, they were compell ed to make the trip from their home by way of Maple Lane. Even that road over which they traveled is far from being in good condition. Robert Schoenborn, of Carus, was among the Oregon City visitors Thursday. He also visited in Port land before returning to his home. Fred Hoffmeister, of Eagle Creek. returned to his home Thursday af ternoon, after visiting in Oregon City for a few days. A. D. Alazingo, of vilhoit, was in Oregon City Friday. While here he visited among some of his old time friends. J. Harderrs, of Bissell, Oregon, was in this city Friday, where he came on business. J. N. Jepsen, whose- home is at Mulino, was an Oregon City visitor Friday. S. A. Wooster, prominent resident of Estacada, was in this city Friday, coming here on business. M. F. Davis, of Union, Oregon, was an Oregon City visitor Wednesday William Schatz, of Stafford, tran sacted business in this city Friday. Mr. Herzog. of Redland, was in Oregon City on business Saturday. Mrs. Frank Hopp, recently moving to Canby with her family, and whose former home was near Mount Pleas ant, was in Oregon City Tuesday. While here she visited relatives and also visited in Portland before re turning to her home. Mr. Hopp was formerly engaged in ' business here, and is in similar business in Canby, where he has purchased a home. Miss Ethel DeBok, financial se cretary of the Y. W. C. A. in Port land and her sister, Miss Winnie De Bok. of that city, after spending the holidays with their parents, Mr. and Mrs. George DeBok, at Willamette, have returned to Portland. They are occupying tha bungalofw owned by Miss Ethel DeBok in Sellwood. Bud Weiser, prominent farmer of Clackamas county, whose home is at Carus, was among the Oregon City visitors Thursday. Mr. Weiser says there is plenty of rain in that section of the country and a number of the fields resemble lakes. J. J. Sperb, of Canby, was in Ore gon City Wednesday afternoon. Mr. Sperb is a prominent farmer of that section, assisting in supplying Oregon City with vegetables during the sum mer. He will continue that business hero during the coming summer. Among the Oregon City visitors Monday and registered at ' the Elec trie was William ( Johnson, whose home is at Puyallup, Wash. Airing the Oregon City Visitors Monday was J. P. Cook, of Oswego. Dr. I:;. A. liibbs, of Salem, was among those to transact business here Monday. Mr. and Mrs. W. Blom. of Bremer ton, Wash., visited relatives in Ore gon City Sunday. Mrs. R. J. Kelly, of Omaha, Neb., were in Oregon City Sunday and Monday. E. A. Gibbs, of Salem, was an Ore gon City visitor Monday and Tuesday registering at the Electric. On Monday and Tuesday L. M. Brown, of Eugene, transacted busi nes hers. t Mrs. Laura HowlanH, of) Liberal, was among the Oregon City visitors Monday and Tuesday. D. F. Cassiday, of Lebanon, was among those to transact business in this city Tuesday. N. F. Nelson, of Oak Grove, was among those to transact business in this city Tuesday. C. G. Miller, of this city, went to Canby on business Tuesday. Oscar Vorhies, of Molalla, was an Oregon City visitor Tuesday. SUE ON NOTE. Frank Busch & Sons have, institut ed suit against J. Rohrberg to collect the sum of $1S6.63 alleged due on a note executed about a year ago. Plaintiffs ask for 8 per cent interest and $60 attorney's fees in the case. Mr. and Mrs. Thomas H. White, o? Gladstone, celebrated their golden wedding anniversary at their home December 30, when their children. December 30, when their children, Homer White and wife ,of Kalama, Wash.; Harold White and wife, of Yelm, Wash.; and Mrs. F. O. Kruschke and husband, of Meldrum, together with about twenty friends at tended. The affair was held in the after noon, and proved a most enjoyable occasion. Rrefrcshments were serv ed during the afternoon. A number of handsome gifts were received by the host and hostess. The decoration of the White home were most attractive and artistically arranged. A daughter, Mrs. John Weinstock, of Eau Clairre, Wisconsin, was unable to be present. The marriage of Mr. and Mrs. White took place fifty years ago at Meno monie, Wis. . They came to Ore gon ten years ago. For eight year3 they made their home at Meldrum Station, and for the past two years have resided at Gladstone. During the day when they celebrat ed their golden wedding anniversary many messages of congratulations were extended from friends in their old home state.Wisconsin, and pretty gift sfrom that state were also received. Since coming to Oregon Mr. and Mrs. White have made many friends in this city, as well as at Meldrum and Gladstone .where they have resided. called t.t the Strickland home to bid and children, Beverly, Lelia, Ray and them farewell. Bill Cox. of this citv: Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Gault accompanied Rev. I Rudolph Wenger and children, Law and Mrs. Clay to Hillsboro, the trip ence, June, Charles and eGorge Wen- being made by automobile. Ha re I ger, turned to Gladstone Thursday. The afternoon and evening was de voted to cards and music. In the eve- The Security Benetft Association ning refreshments were served., held its regular meeting at Moose The children attending the dinner nan Monday evening. party enjoyed a theatre party at the Alter the regular Business meet- Grand theatre in the afternoon, and ing five captains were apopmted to were chaoeroned bv Ray Cox. co-operate witn me memuersnip com mittee. Appointed were Mrs. Delia Green, G. J. Howell,. Mrs. Mary Cox, Mrs. David Catto and Mrs. Royl Woodward. After the closei of this meeting games and music were enjoyed and refreshments served by W. C. Green and team. Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Alldredge entertained at their home on Division streets New Year's eve, when the guests of honor were their nephew, Cleo Howell, and Harry Romig, stu dents of the Pacific University of Ore gon, who had been spending their holidays in this city. Cards were enjoyed during the eve ning, when prizes went to Misses Francis and Mary Shannon, Harry Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Armstrong en tertained at their home at West Linn Christmas day at a family reunion, nnml, ,, Tnhn r-oii : ji:.fi I piuvmg a iiiusi. amiu. "" Luncheon was. served fhirina- thP Oregon grape and ferns were use , , . arusucauy m aecurauig m " 7- preached the young people were par- strong non., ami -i.usu uy iAr takmg of tha feast. Toasts were res daughter, Miss Odeha Armstrong,! n . . to . , TTow- and J r: -.I n.. TDI I " 1,i,s:s , r ' Harry Romig acted as toastmasters. wrguu. fciuuents u&. The tab,e decorations were unusual Acaaemy, wuo uau cume ueic lU , ..Hve. and were Veenine- with fapena me uuxiuaya. nHdav season. The dininir room wne vl me iea.Luies ul luc uaj woa , tho i;vl-ns- room wpfp rnmsruin,! me uencious umiiei prepaii a"uNne-lv Unrated when Orpmn rrav served oy jvirs. Amnions uunug me gilver ting(el were sedf and inter. aiiernoon. .ttv. nm-nffioc Aiienaing wt axi. auu mr. iu- AtttmAin were Mlssea Mar? and FVanris Shannon. TVTi1rlrfti IVTrlpv Mead, of South Dakota; Mr and Mrs. cleora Morris: Messrs. Cleo Howell iurmsiu" uiiiiuicu,. .. Tohn rrisWell. Harrv Romitr. fieoree TWO WIVES ENTER SUIT FOR DIVORCE Two Clackamas county couples are involved in the divorce courts here and the complaints were filed in the circuit court Thursday afternoon. Madeline Tripp wants a divorce from Bert Tripp on the grounds of cruel and inhuman treatment, accord ing to the complaint. One minor child is involved, which she asks the custoday of and $50 per month from the husband for maintenance of the child and herself. They were mar ried in New York May 30, 1914. Maude V. Clark has entered suit for divorce against H. L4. Clark the lat ter a merchant in " Milwaukie. She alleges in her complaint that her hus band has a bad temper, and at one time, struck her about the head and face. She asks the court to give her half of her husband's property, con sisting of notes and property in Mil waukie, $25 per month,, and $100 at torney's fees, besides the custody of three minor children. They were married at LaGrande, Aug. 4, 1909. SUITCASE AND 200 WORTH OF EFFECTS LOST w ter. Jack and Bobby, of Gladstone Miss Glenna Turner, of Bandon, Ore gon; Miss, Odelia Armstrong and Mr. and Mrs. J. W Armstrong. Dambach, Austin Locke, George Jewell, Merle Howell, Mr. and Mrs, G. J. Howell, Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Alldredge and son, Beldon Alldredge Mrs. Paul Praeger was a charni- ng hostess at her home at Parkplace The marriage of Miss Clara Letten mier, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. Wednesday when she entertained at T of Mmlntain view, and r!inrn Xfrc T? Winlrlo t-o Th om T c: I . 1 ' Lewis oFrward, son or Mr. and Mrs f"1 i-i t,m "Vri-a Qtlmimi T l-l'Irunn nfi ... Portland; Mrs. Maude Uiass,, Mrs. ... npmhpr 11th nf 7.on n uora liurns, iwnmu rraeger, oouii . nt f. hnma of th hri(,. n- OLiaigut., lurs. rirosws lamer. t- t,-,. -nr;iiiam KrathPrwr The affair was given in honor of na-tn nf th Lutheran rhnrch offfcr the birthday anniversaries of Mrs. &ted Burns and Donald Praeger, when both were honored with birthday cakes forming a part of the table decora tionsi. Each cake was ornamented with tiny lighted candles. Roses and ferns were used among the decorations of the Praeger home The bride was prettily attired in white messaline. Her long tulle veil was held in place by a dainty wreath of orange blossoms. She carried shower bouquet of pink rosebuds and carnations The bride's maid was Miss Minnie The dinner party was in the form Lettenmier, sister of the bride, who of a family reunion and a surprise to Mrs. Burns and Donald Praeger. was gowned in white and carried pink carnations. Arnold Lettenmier, brother of the Members of Mooseheart Legion act- bride wag Dest man The Saturday Club was entertained ed in a delightful manner at the home of Mrs. Samuel Stevens at Ninth and Center streets Monday evening, when Mrs. W. A. White and Mrs. William Krassig were assistant hostesses. As this was the first meeting of the year the newly elected officers took their place of office, these being as follows: President, Mrs. A. Hender son; vice-president, Mrs. Albert Roake; secretary, Mrs. "Verne Roake and treasurer. Miss Helen Daulton. The early part of the evening was devoted to business, when committees were appointed to arrange for the ba zaar to be held next fall, an annual event held by the society. Mrs. H. E. Hendry was appointed chairman, and her committee is composed of Mrs. L. Adams and Mrs. D. W. Kelly. After all business was transacted the remainder of the evening was de voted to a social time, when refresh ments were served. . T he long table was prettily centered with red carna tions. Carnations were also used in decorating the living room. Attending were Mrs. H. E. Hendry, Mrs. Thomas Keith, Mrs. L. A. Hen derson, Mrs. C. H. Meissner, Mrs. Mielke, Mrs. L. Adams, Mrs. Robert Warner, Mrs. Albert Roake, Mrs. D. W. Kelly, Mrs. C. D. Latourette, Mrs. Julia Haskell, Mrs. John F. Clark. Mrs. Snover, Mrs. Earl Hutchinson, Mrs. AValter Went worth, Mrs. Verne Roake, Mrs. John Crawford, Mrs. James Roake, Mrs. Ada Pearl, Mrs. William Krassig, Mrs. W. A. White, Mrs. George Rakel, Mrs. August Rakel, Mrs. Chance," of Portland, Miss Helen Daulton, Miss Muriel Stevens, Miss Maude Warner, Mrs. Stevens. d as hostesses at a delightful social affair at the Moose hall Tuesday eve ning when the birthday anniversaries of three prominent membrs were cele brated. Those were Mrs. Edward Lav- ier, Mrs. D. E. Frost and Mrs. Paul Burns. One, of the enjoyable features Following the marriage a reception was held and wedding dinner served. The house decorations were attrac tive and artistically arranged. Many handsome gifts were receiv ed by the young couple. Attending were Mr. and Mrs. J. Let of the event was that the women in tenmier, Mr. and Mrs. W: T. Forward wnose nonor tnis was given were and daus:hter. Carrie. Mr. and Mrs. ignorant of the surprise in store lor Matt Lettenmier. Rev. and Mrs. Krax them until at the close of the regu- berger, Mr. and Mrs. N. Couder, Mr. lar session or the Mooseneart region and Mrs William Lettenmier, Mr tney were invited to tne Danquet nan, and Mrs -waiter Lettenmier, Mr. and where three long tables,, prettily dec- Mrs Arthur Lettenmier. Misses Min orated, stood befora them. Each placa ne Frances and Alice Lettenmier, or tne guests or honor was marked Messr Arthur. Carl. Henry. Edward with a l-.andsome Dfossoining plant, a Karl and Harold Lettenmier, Marion gut lrom me order, and sprays or pouder nony ar.a uregon grape arisuicany The yoUng couple, well known in arranged on the table made a most Oregon City, will make their future effective decorating scheme, several nome here, and will be at home to pretty and useful gifts were) presented tneir friends at Eighth and Washing- to guests of honor. ton streets, having returned from their hoineymoon. Little Ethel Wenger and Master Mr. Forward is employed by the Donald Praeger, whose birthday anni- Crown Willamette Paper Company at versaries occur during January, were West Linn. . not forgotten, for a decorated table was arranged for the little children. Tha marriage ef Miss Mable Ears Places of honor were marked wit.1 iey cf Medford, and Mr. Lloyd birthday cakes, prettily ornamented showers,, also of Medford, took place with lighted candles. at the home of the bride's parents There were about 50 attending, as Mr. and Mrs. C. L. Earsley, at Wil- members of the Moose Lodge were hamette, Saturday evening at 6:30 also invited from the club rooms to o'clock, with Rev. Cooper, of Salem, partake of the feast prepared and j offieinating. servea uy aioosemeart region. The bride was prettily attired in Dancing and music were enjoyed paje blue messaline and carried a until 12 o'clock. shower bouquet of Bride's roses Miss Showers, of Medford, sister Mrs. Frank T. Young and Mrs. Aus- of the bridegroom, was the bride's tin Huycke entertained at bridge at maid, and Mr. Earl Wiggins, of Ta their apartments on Eleventh and coma, Wash., was the best man. Main streets Thursday afternoon, Following the marriage ceremony which proved an enjoyable affair. I refreshments were servd. White and red carnations wer useJ. The home of Mr. and Mrs. Earsley, in decorating the two apartments was beautifully decorated, . when and were artistically arranged. I laurel, ferns and Oregon grape were Prizes were awarded to Mrs. M. D. I used. Latourette, Mrs. Nieta Barlow Law- The bride is a most attractive young rence and Mrs. L. Adams. woman, and has for some time been Following cards refreshments were la resident of Medford, where she has served to Mrs. Eber A. Chapman, Mrs. I a host of friends. She has been con- Nieta Barlow Lawrence, Mrs. E. E. nected with an abstract office in Me1! Brodie, Mrs. H. E. Hendry, Mrs. C. ford for some time, H. Meissner, Mrs. M. D. Latourette, Mr. Showers is engaged in business Mrs. L. A. Morris, Mrs. L. E. Jones, I at Medford Mrs. G. A. Harding, Mrs. Thomas The young couple have gone to Med Keith, Mm L. Adams, Mrs William ford, the bride's travelling gown Folger, Mrs. L. L. Pickens, Mrs. L. ford to make their home. L. Porter, Mrs. Kent Moody, Mrs. reod-rieS.r:r Ex-Soldier Breaks x Liuiiu t J.JI. 1 o. xi. x iiaiiuo, Mrs. O. A. Welsh, Mrs. William Kras sig and Miss Cis Barclay Pratt. WIFE SUES FOR DIVORCE AND $5000 A divorce suit has been instituted here by Francis Hill against Verd Hill, and property interests involved aggregate over $39,000 owned by the husband. Mrs. Hill alleges m her complaint filed that her husband has only contributed $13 per month for the support of their minor child. She asks the court to allow her $1500 while the case is pending and $1,000 attorney's fees. She also saks for $5,000 permanent alimony; one-third interest in all of her husband's property, the custody of the minor child and an absolute divorce. The couple was married in Linn county Dec. 2S, 1914, and the plaintiff gives her address as Clack amas county. MASS RESIGNS AS DEPUTY U. S. MARSHAL E. T. Mass, ex-sheriff of Clackamas county, who for tne last d 1-2 years has served as a deputy United States marshal 1 under George F. Alexander, resigned yesterday and retired imme diately. He will be succeeded by Howard P. Swetland, an overseas veteran. Mass took oath of office the same day as Marshall Alexander, August 3, 1917. He has been retained by the merchants of this city to serve in a special detective capacity. Marshall Alexander said that Mass had been one of the most faithful and efficient deputies on the force. COMPANY FILES LIEN AGAINST LAND HERE Writ of attachment was filed by the Advance Rumley. Thresher com pany against 59 1-2 acres owned by W. J. Uppendahl in the circuit court here yesterday. The land is located in the John Marks D. L. C, and the amount involved in the case is $780, alleged due the company, or plaintiffs. Mrs. Jimmy Wilson, of Portland, sister of Mrs. E. E. Gabriel, of this city, lost a grip yesterday evening containing over $200 worth of cloth ing and personal effects, and not on ly was the grip lost, but in a very peculiar manner. Mr. Gabriel started out to drive Mrs. Wilson to Portland, and had placed the grip on the runningrboard of the machine while in front of the Gabriel candy 'store on Seventh street. He forgot to put the grip m the car, and had driven a few blocks when the loss was discovered. Gabriel searched carefully over the back route, and when he arrived at the store, a clerk told him that another car had stopped and one of the pas sengers got out and picked up tha grip. The car then was driven off very rapidly. The clerk says that he remembers two numbers on the car, and an effort will be made to trace the owner and recover tha suitcase. The night police searched many strange cars last night, but could net discover the case. A lookout ia being kept on the second hand shops here and at Portland for the missing grip and contents, with the idea in mind that if the finders of the suit case are dishonest, they will attempt to dispose of the grip. COUGAR SHOT -BY FERGUSON NEAR MOT, ALT A J. W. Ferguson, who is making his headquarters at the North Forkviu the Molalla country, was in Oregoa City Friday afternoon and brought in a hide of a cougar he killed Thurs day. The cougar weighed about SO pounds and measured 7 1-2 feet. The hide was an exceptionally fine one 1 and Mr. Ferguson, will have it tan ned and made into a handsome ru for his, cabin in the mountains. , Ferguson met tne animal on ' lonely path about one mile from his home, and just as it came around a - log in his direction, he brought tlte animal down by one shot from his . gun. The cougar was shot in the nose, the bullet ranging upward through its head and breaking its neck. A bounty of $25 was awarded Ferguson. He has killed about 17 such an imals, which abound in that section and ara feeding on deer. They sel dom attack a man, unless they are unusually hungry. A large number of deer have been slaughtered by the cougars in that section during the past year, and it is the intention of Ferguson to kill his share of the animals and secure the bounty. NEW PLAN IN EXPRESS SERVICE Young People Attend " Meeting in Portland Arm Cranking Auto The Ladies' Aid Society of the Glad stone Christian church met . at the home of Mrs. Owens Wednesday. After the regular business was trans acted officers for the ensuing year were elected. These were Mrs. T. B. Gault, president; Mrs. t. m. Mc- Getchie, secretary; Mrs. Albert Blount, treasurer. All other officers are to be appoint ed by the president at the next regu lar meeting, which will be held at the home of Mrs. J. W. Prater. , After making plans for the year's work, delicious refreshments were served by tha hostess to about twenty guests. 1 Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Forward were guests of honor at a miscellaneous shower given at the home of Mr. and Mrs. William Lettenmier, December 1 5th, when a number of handsoms gifts, were presented to the nawly weds. The evening was spent in cards and other amusements. The decorations were carnations and ferns. Guests were Mr. and Mrs. Frank Fuge, Mr. and Mrs. J. Chinn, Mr. and Mrs. Albert Hopp, Misses, Minnie Lettenmier, Ruth Limbocker, Neva Satterlee, Bernita Jack, Kathryn Long, Elsie Buse, Mildred Pickle, Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Forward. After dodging bullets and sharpnel while driving motor trucks during the war in France, and escaping with out a scratch from the conflict. Earl Horton, of Gladstone, broke his arm in an atempt to crank an automobile, last Sunday. Horton is the son of Mr. and Mrs. L. P. Horton, of Glad stone, and is employed at the Miller Parker company. He just returned from the service a few weeks ago; A number of the young people at tended the Baptist Yqung Peoples Union convention held in Portland at The White Temple Sunday. The main address was made by Rev. Dodd. Those attending were Dr. Keeny Ferris, Mrs. H. C. Leete, Mrs. W. I. Rowen, Mr. and Mrs. Chris Graiser, Mr. and Mrs. W. L. Amen, H. H. Hul burt and son, Teddy; Misses Edna Rowen, Ollie Amen, Leona Daue and Edna Lund, . Troy Solomon, Elvin Catto, Manard and Clay Brendle, Lester Kerns. Fred Lund, Dennis Wallace and Marvin Ailsworth. HIGH OFFICIAL OF ELKS HERE FRIDAY NIGHT Thos. B. Jamea, district deputy grand Exalted Ruler of the Elks, will inspect the local lodge and witness initiation of candidates on next Fri day evening. Several new members will be taken into the order on the above night, and a large attendance is expected to turn out. Refresh ments will be served after the cere monies, and the semi-annual inspec tion of the district ruler will be ob served by special initiation rituals. Announcement was made today, by E. L. Hibbs in charge of the local ex press office, of th inauguration of a, nation wide movement in the express business to be known as the "right way plan." The purpose of this ef fort will be to increase the efficiency of the express service. Agent Hibbs, Clerk Vickers, and Driver Burness of the local forces will attend a "Right Way Meeting" to be held at Portland January . 11th, at which the right way principles of handling express matter will be set forth by prominent express officialis. This meeting will be held simul taneously with others throughout the country and will introduce the plan, which has been adopted as a perman ent educational policy of the express, carrier. It is expected that all class es of express workers will be reach ed by this plan, including vehicle men, comprising express drivers and routemen; platform employes, in terminals and railroad stations, ex press messengers; waybill 'clerks; scalemen, checkers and office work ers generally. The cooperation of express ship pers in this city will be enlisted in the movement. Special emphasis will be laid on what is called the, "Right Way of starting express shipments' with an explanation of the packing and marking regulations, the correct method of filing claims and for send ing shipments C. O. D., as well as other subjects cacuated to be of in terest to every express user. Mrs. L. H. Strickland, assisted by her daughter, Mrs. Harry Wheeler, served a farewell dinner Wednesday for the pleasure of Rev. and Mrs. B. F. Clay. Rev. and Mrs. Clay will make their home on a farm near Hillsboro. They have resided at Gladstone for nearly two years and have made a host or friends both in and out of the church. During the afternoon many friends Mr. and Mrs. Rudolph Wenger, of Parkplace, were host and hostess to a few of their friends and relatives New Year's day, when a dinner wa3 served. . The table was prettily decorated, appropriately for the holiday season, and the dining and living rooms cor responded, when Oregon grape and poinsettias were used most effective ly. Places were laid for Mr. and Mrs. Paul Burns, and son, Jack, of Park place; Mr. and Mrs. Raymond F03 brg and children, George, Ray and Bob Fosberg, Mr. and Mrs. Al Cox MARRIED The following Oregon City couples secured marriage licenses in Vancou ver, Wash., yesterday: Clarence Crisswell, 2S, and Dorothy Rayburn, 24; Jesse J. Shannon, 20, and Evel ene Boettcher, 20. CLUB HOLDS MEETING On Monday evening, at the library building, the Hill Improvement held its weekly meeting with about twelve members present. Plans for the betterment of the hill section and other matters were discussed.. SUES FOR DIVORCE G. G. McClure has filed suit for divorce against Mary A.' McClure on tha grounds of desertion. They were married at Oklahoma City Nov. 20th, 1905. Journalists Honor Publisher Enterprise E. E. Brodie, editor and publisher of the Morning Enterprise, has been honored by being elected to honor ary membership in Sigma Delta Chi, national honorary journalism fratern ity. The initiation of Mr. Brodie and other newspaper men, who are to at tend the Oregon Newspaper Confer ence in Eugene this week, will take place on the evening of January 13th, previous to the convention. GUILD ELECTS OFFICERS FOR COMING YEAR At the annual election of St. Paul's Guild held at the parish house of the Episcopal church Monday, the follow ing .officers were elected for the en suing year: President, Mrs. Rosina Fouts Evans; vice-president. Mrs. Robert Goodfellow; secretary, Mrs. G. A. Harding; treasurer, Mrs. Frank T. Barlow. Debate Coach to Publish Book Soon SUES ON NOTE A. H. Wilson has been made the defendant in a suit for judgment filed by William Ecklund for the amount of $225. Plaintiff alleges the money due on a note executed April 4, 1910, by the defendant. Ecklund also asks for $25 as attorney's fees. Pacific coast forensic contests are about to be published in book form. Professor George L. Koehn, debate coach at Reed college, is, preparing re ports of important Pacific coast de bates, and these will be published along with tables of victories and los ses. Detailed reports of high school state championships and a list of all high school victories for the 1920-21 debate year will be included. The volume will contain stenograph ic reports of the recent Princeton Oregon debate held in Portland, and the Oregon league debates, in which Reed scored a double victory over the state university and the Oregon Ag gies. Professor Koehn has never lost a debate in seven .years of coaching in the West Coast,