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Page 6 OREGON CITY ENTERPRISE, FRIDAY, MARCH 1 1, 1921. MILWAUKIE AND NORTHERN CLACKAMAS Oswego Lake Being Boosted As Fair Site OSWEGO, March 8. The Oswego Council at its regular meeting Thurs day night, called a mass meeting to be held March 18 of all residents in the Oswego dsitrict and invited the Os wego Grange to attend, to form a com munity organization to urge Oswego Lake as a site for the world's fair in 1925. The resolution calling the meet-. ing asserts that Oswego Lake pos sesses superior advantages, especially scenic over any other district in and around the vicinity of Portland, that it has rapid transportation which could be reduced to nearly 15 minutes run from the center of Portland. The Southern Paciifc already has a line to the lake and the Oregon electric is just a short distance away and the Portland Railway Light & Power Co., will undoubtedly have a carline lead ing to the lake before 1925 and that it can also connect up with its east side line by bridging &cross the "Willamette. Lake Grove and Oregon City which have already taken a stand in favor ol Oswego as a site are especially invited in the resolution to send delegates to the mass meeting. The Oswego Council has ordered the rocking of several streets and the building of side walks. Mrs. William Worthington met with quite a misfortune while on ner way to Portland recently. Her foot was, caught in the side walk and threw her to the ground breaking her arm. Dr Huycke of Oregon City was called ana set it. The new house built by the Oregon Iron and Steel company on A avenue has been purchased by Peter Swartz. It will soon be ready for occupancy. Mrs. Ed. Bullock and daughtei, Juanita of Salem, visited relatives in Oswego Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Willie Monk spent the week end with Mr. Monk's parents, Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Monk. Mrs. M. C. Young of Wilsonville, was in Oswego a few days last week. Mr. and Mrs. Can Williams have re turned to Oswego, they are living in their former home on Eight street. Mrs. Vose is still very ill, but is showing signs of improvement. The Ladies Aid of the M. E. church j met at the home of Mrs. John Davi where they tied quilts and were later served refreshments. Mr. and Mrs. Archie Worthington of Tualatin visited relatives in Oswe go Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Baxter and son, Mel ville were the guests of Mr. and Mrs G. S. Bullock Sunday. The Oswego Woman's club met at the home ef Mrs. L. C. Newlands. Mrs Watson of Portland gave a pleasing review of Chesterton's "Man Alive." Business and luncheon served by the hostess completed the afternoon about forty members were present all en joyed a pleasant time. kittle Hazel Porter had several friends in Saturday afternoon to help eat a big birthday cake, which haa seven candles on it. Those present to play games and have a good time were Miss Dorothy Brandt, Ruth Primm, Marion Emmott, Arlene Schaubel. Katherine Baker, Yvonne Davidson, and Florine Worthington. Mrs. E. W. Cochran was hostess Thursday afternoon for a surprise party in honor of her mother. A nurji- ber of friends from Oswego and Port land were to the happy affair. Alfred Garrier of Oregon City spent Tuesday with the Charles Bickner. Recep tion Is Given Oak Grove Minister OAK GROVE, March 9. The recep tion of the minister and his family was a delightful affair on Wednesday eve ning March 2, the church being pretti ly decorated for the occasion C. T. Smith gave the welcome to Rev. 1 Lacey to which Mr. Lacey responded in a pleasing manner. A short pro gram was enjoyed and refreshments served. H. B. Green sustained a severe frac ture of the wrist while cranking his auto one day last week. The break was about one inch above the wrist and both bones were splintered. Mrs. F. M Young received sad in- Phones: Sellwood 597, Automatic 2136 John P. Miller, Mgr. East Side Mill & Lumber Company Manufacturer an d Dealers In Lumber, Lath, Shingles and Mouldings Mill Fool of Spokane Avenue PORTLANO, OREGON J P. FINLEY & SON Perfect Funeral Service Telephone Main 9 A-1599 First State Bank of Mi waukie "YOUR HOME Conducts a General 4 per cent, interest on Savings. YOUR PATRONAGE telligence that her grandson, who vis ited her last summer, had passed away at his home in Nebraska. Mrs. J. Lindsay at Wallula was a guest of the Misses Kilgore and Coo?j Thursday. Tie home economics of the Social Service Club met Thursday at which time Mrs. - D. Palmblad presented a paper in "Care and Repair of Clothing and Textiles." The card party given by the Social Service club Thursday evening was enjoyed by all. Favors were won by Mrs. W. T. Phillips and Mrs. J. Leo nard. Pie and coffee were served. The child welfare department of Social Service club met Thursday of last week. The following officals were elected: Leader, Miss E. K. Matthews; vice-leader, Mrs. R. R. Davenport; Secretary Treasure; Mrs.' Vietta Mil ler. They are studying child welfare work extensively and are also assist ing the Albertina Kerr Nursery. Miss Dottje Oiler of Oak Grove and Bob Johnson of Linnton were quietly married in Vancouver Saturday. They will reside in Linnton where the groom is employed. C. P. Sendell and family have moved to Canada. The Community Club dance proved to be as enjoyable an affair as ever Saturday night. Mrs. J. W. Julian entertained her mother, father, brother and sister and sister's daughter on,' February 27 which was the first ,time the whole family had all been together for ten years. It was an enjoyable occasion. The helper's club met Tuesday and after the business session a social hour was enjoyed. Farewell Party Given at Lodge JENNINGS LODGE, March 10. A verv deliehtful affair and nerhans one ui me mvsi largely anenaeo. was me farewell party given for Mrs. Chas. Grout on Friday afternoon, March 4, at the home of Mrs. George Gardner. Bowls of fragrant plum blossoms and the blossom of the willows were ar ranged about the room artistically. An afternoon of stunts which was follow- Led by delicious cake and cofiflee made a happy gathernig which will long be remembered. Extending wishes to Mrs. Grout who is soon to go to Sellwood to reside, were Mrs. George Williams, Mrs. Bell Hoag, Mrs. W. W. Woodbeck, airs w. tiootn, Mrs. A. Nelson, Mrs Will Jacobs, Mrs. Arthur Smith, Mrs Frank Covert, Mrs. R. F. Deter, Mrs. Edward Pearson, Mrs. Jerry Madden. Mrs. Will Rush, Mrs. W. I. Blinestone Rev. and Mrs. A B. Snider. Mrs. S. II Bechtel, Mrs. Lucy Allen, Mrs. Brec hert, Mrs. A. Robbins, Mrs. Ouillette, Mrs. Minnie Altman, Mrs M. Moore Mrs. Ai Barker, Mrs. M. MacDonald Mrs. Carrie Finch, Mrs. Hugh Roberts Mrs. Walter Pettys, Mrs. C. C. Hole Mrs. Meade Kennedy, Miss Gladys Deter, Mrs. Daniel Jones, Mrs. Bertha Hart. Mrs. Ed. Bellinger, Mrs. Johnnie Roberts, Mrs. William Ross, Mrs, Gardner, Mrs.' Grout. Mrs. Minnie B. Altman, principal of our school is to speak at the Clacka mas County Teachers association which will be held on Saturday March 12th at Wlisonville. Her subjecf being the Standard school." C. D. Atchley of the Jennings Lodge feed and fuel store has returned from an extended visit with his father in his old home state Ohio. Mr. and Mrs. Edward Tripp and lit tle son and Mr. Wheeler motored down from Eugene for over the week end. Mr. Wheeler and Tripp returning on Monday. Mrs. Tripp who was former ly Mary Bruechert will visit for a fortnight with her mother. They re port the roads in very good condition. . r 1 - . 1 - . --! - - . 1- ivirs. jjan eimm is planning lor mi ttendance from the Sunday School of this county, several of the girls, whom he will .accompany to McMinnville on March 21 to attend the Girls' Confer ence. Mrs. Smith has charge of til's Young Peoples department of the Clackamas County Sunday School As sociation. The next county convention will be held at Canby in the Methodist church on March 16th. Mrs. Bell Hoag of the Meldrum district serves also on this board as secretary of the As sociation. W W. Woodbeck represented the Jennings Lodge Community Club at Montgomery and Fifth Portland BANK" Banking Business Safe Deposit Boxes for Rent APPRECIATED the Live Wires banquet on Tuesday of last week; asking the co-operation of the Wires in securing water for our rapidly growing community. Miss Wilcox and Miss Kennedy haa been named as the delegates to the Clackamas County Sunday School con ventn which convenes in Canby on March 16 th. Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Tillman and chil dren spent he week end with relatives at Hillsboro on returning Mrs. Till man was taken ill and is confined to her home. Mr. and Mrs. Alden Kelly of Port land were Sunday vsiitors at the home oif r. and Mrs. Arthur Roberts. The pretty new home of Mr. W. Booth has been completed and the family have moved in. It contains 9 room with fireplace and all modern conveniences. It is one of the most artistic homes of this place and is on Saturday night, March 12, and an in Hull Ave. in what is known as tho I vitation was extended to Sandy folks Bill Jennings tract. The newly organized Christian En- deavor is meeting with success, the at- tendance increasing at each meeting, Miss Naomi Wilcox lead the meeting on Sunday evening. Rev. A. B. Snider has taken up his residence on this part of the field anu will be pleasantly located at th5 Pooler house. The bright sunny day of March 2 seemed an ideal day for the regular meeting of the Grace Guild, who were delightfully entertained at the home of Mrs. Bellinger, near Roethe sta tion. Helping the Weak was'the sub ject for devotional and prayer follow ed by Rev. A. B. Snider. At the pro- gram hour. Mrs. Smith read an article on the simplicity of the coming in- "augration. Rerfeshments were served enjoying Mrs. Bellingers hospitality were Mrs. R. F. Deters, Mrs. Kitchen, Mrs. J. Madden, Mrs. E. Pearson, Mrs. Lawrence, Mrs. Theron Finch, Mrs. C. C. Hole, Mrs. A. B. Snider, Rev. A. P. Snider, Mrs. Geo. Gardner, Mrs. W. W. Woodbeck, Mrs A. B. Smith, Mrs. I duaghter Ella of Troutdale. Mrs. Net Edith Truscott, Mrs. Lucy Allen, Mrs. tie Hair and James Crosier of Portland Hugh Roberts, Mrs. Meade Kennedy. Mrs. Geo. Williams and Mrs. Chas. Grout. I Mr. and Mrs. Woodbeck and little daughter of Vancouver visited at the I home of the former's parents, Mr. and I Mrs. W. W. Woodbeck on Sunday. I At the next regular meeting of the Jennings Lodge Community Club there will be a "pot luck" supper at the school house. The date is March 16 at 6:30 P. M. All are requested to bring knife, fork, spoon, cup and plate for I each member dT the family attending, The program committee have some thing of a treat in store for the mem bers. On Wednesday March 9, a special j meeting has been called for the pur pose of discussing increased rates in r-hone calls to Portland; this meeting will be held at the school house. Geo. Card is confined to his home with illness On Friday night March 11th, the Parent-Teachers are to have an open meeting to which the fathers have been asked to attpnd A onlendid nro- gram is to be given and refreshments are to follow. It is hoped that this meeting will be attended by many, who will better understand the aim of the association and the work that is being carried on by its members. The new cash and carry store at this place will open up on March 9. With Mr. Clark as manager. Theron Finch made a trip to Wood- burn to look after his property inter ests there. Mr. and Mrs. Clare Maple visited in Portland or, Snndav. Mrs. Mania and Mrs.', Geo. Maple are palnning to leave for Milton this week . Mr. and Mrs. Sam Stewart of Wood- burn visited Mrs. Arthur Smith on Sat urday. Miss Myers of Gladstone visted at the home of Mrs. Bline stone on Sat urday. Mr. Rush came down from Umatilla on Friday to be with home folks over Sunday. Mr. Rush is principal of the schools at that place. Mrs. Kessie of Harlan, Oregon i3 spending the winter here so her chil dren will be able to attend our school. The Kessi's own a 5-acre tract east of the car line. Mrs. S. H. Dill is confined to her bed at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Cal Morse, in the Irvington district, hav ing injured her back in a fall. Mrs. William Cook is to be hostess of the Grace Guild on the 3rd Wednes day of March, the time will be devoted to sewing. Firm Ready For Big Salmon Run JENNINGS LODGE) The river front, is busy in preparation for the salmon run. Madden & Butler have 20 new boats ready to launch in a few days. The netters are securing num bers of steelhead and an occasional Chinook. Anglers report a few sal mon trout near the Finley spring. WASHINGTON COMMISSION CUTS RATES OLYMPIA, Wasn., March 9. By or der of the public service commission wholesale rates on electric current supplied the Washington-Idaho Water Light & Power company by the North Coast Power company are reduced from ?3.75 a kilowat hour monthly to $2.45. The Washington-Idaho com pany serves Winlock, Napavine, Cas tle Rock; Toledo, Vader and Woodland. -The commission does not expect a decrease in consumers' rates but ex pects to prevent an increase by the wholesale rate reduction. PAYS $5 FINE W. Bennett paid a fine of $5 in Judge Kelly's court Tuesday for molesting one Maurice Goldan, who runs a sec ond hand store on Lower Main street. Goldman swore out a warant for Ben nett's' arrest, and claimed that Ben nett struck him, which the latter de-l nied in court. SANDY DEPARTMENT MRS. J. M. C. MILLER Correspondent Neighborhood Party Enjoyed at Sandy SANDY, March 8. Mrs. Ennis Townsend, Mrs. Jadwin, Mrs. Ramsey and Mrs. Butler were hostesses at the recent neighborhod party -given at Bull Run Union S." S. buildinp which is used as a sort of "community hall" now. There was good musci and splendid refreshments. The hall was decorated with pink bunting and sword ferns, in teresting games and dancing hurried the hours along and kept everyone hap. py that another evening "just like it" I was then and there planned for next to come over and be sociable too! Everyone in Bull Run and immediate vicinity was present. Saturday night there will be three violins and piano Mr. Cockerice is chairman of the musio committee. There will also be a nice lunch served. Party Given for Eastern Visitors SANDY, March) An. occasion, long to be remembered by the happy guests was the large dinner party given at the home of Mr. and Mrs. John Wheeler of Orient Sunday which was a most enjoyable occasion for both friends and relatives. The event I was in honor of Albert Hilton and I daughter, Mrs. Lillie Mead, relatives of the Whelers, who are spending the winter in Oregon, and whose home ia I at Hastings, Michigan. Those pres- I ent were: Mrs. Ella Hensley and son I Ray, Mrs. Anna Richardson and Mr. and Mrs. William Wheeler and I daughter Dorothy and Sam Ellis of Borin ; Mr. and Mrs. Curtis Wheeler, of Melrose; Mr. and Mrs. Charles Wheeler and Mr. and Mrs. Morris Wheeler of Orient; Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Duke and son Cecil Duke of Sandy, and the host and hostess, Mr. and Mrs. John Wheeler and daughters, Louise and Hazel. Mr. Albert Hilton and Mrs. Lillie Mead of Hastings, Michigan are the guests of the Duke family this week again Throat Test Held For Sandy Pupils SANDY March 7. There have been no new cases of croup or diphtheria in towrl and there is great relief felt in lue community, especially since the return f the throat culture test shows are oal' lQree earners - oi me contagion in. the schools, and they of L"u,OB "ul e auuwea TO mmgie the Public. There, were also three chlldren whose tests were "suspi cIous" County Superintendent Vedder phoned ou for school to begin last Monday, so things are about normal again in town. The school house was fumigated, and it Is hoped there will not be any more cases this season. Mrs. Buckley, County Supervisor spent about two or three days in Sandy and vicinity during the week, and was the guest of Mrs. S. J. Allen and Miss Ruby Myers. Mrs. Buckley also made the mountain trip, visitin Bume eigne scuuois, ana reported tnem all as doing excellent work, in fact waa enthusiastic over the wav the schools were progressing out this way. The supervison was also of assistance in arranging for cultures to be taken, as Sandy has been without a healtn CANADIAN APPLES SOLD OVER EUROPEAN FRUIT STALLS . i L iJ3 J HARVEST 1 Returns of the Canadian apple harvest tell a prosperous story. The yield of Ontario's orchards, the principal apple province, is far ahead of that of last year, so also is that of Quebec Nova Scotia reports a commer cial crop of 900,000 barrels and the apples of a quantity equal to the best in the history of the industry. Nova Scotia apples are noted for a peculiarly delicious flavor, at tributed by many to the sea breezes that sweep the orchards. The Mcintosh and Fameuse orch ards of Quebec have yielded excep tionally heavy crops, the bulk of which has already been contracted for at price; never realinod before by apple growers. Windfalls are fetching from $4 to $5 per barrel. Some difficulty hes been experi enced in getting Ontario's heavy crop garnered. There has been a shortage of barrels and boxes. More oox factories are needed in this bection. Apple pickers have commanded- $4.50 as a day's wage. Demand equals supply and prices run well, averaging from $5 to f 5.50 per barrel. Straight sales of Spies have brought $7 and can officer for some time. However, Dr. Williams has just been apopinted deputy-health officer. Christening Is Held For Three 'H'Baby SANDY, March 7. At the close of the sermon at the Lutheran church Sunday Mr. and Mrs. Henry Herman had their young son christened as Herbert Henry Herman. Those three "H's" ought to bring the littlo fellow good luck! After church Mr. and Mrs. Herman gave a christening party at their home on Sandy-ridge which was attended by Mr. and Mrs. Walter Krebs and family, Mr. and Mrs. George Krebs, Mr. Herman Krebs, Charley Krebs and family, Mr. and Mrs. Lohrmann, Oscar Krebs and George Krebs, Jr. The hap py party-folks remained for a fine din ner and a great big supper. In the evening there was singing and playing cards and the end of their perfect day did not arrive till the midnight hour came on. High School Bonds To Be Discussed SANDY, March 6. There was a meeting of the Sandy Union high school board last aSturday at Meinig'i store and the main feature of business accomplished was to plan out the way to handle bonds which afe expected to be voted at the special election Saturday March 12 at the City hall, from 2 to 5 P. M., for the Sandy voters. The other districts will meet at the various school houses. A large attendance will naturally be expected at such an important occa sion. Creamery Is Backed At Sandy Meeting SANDY, March 12 J. D. Mickel, ex-dairy and food commissioner spoke at the Oregon Dairymen's meeting here yesterday, delivering a very forceful talk in behalf of the League. Mr. Mickel said he had spent '.'eight years in the league that as soon as the high way is completed men from the city will come out "and catch every big producer, then where will the cream ery be." The sentiment of the meet ing was that the league has gone too far to turn back, and most of the patrons were enthusiastic, and said tahey 'would stay with it" to a finish! Mr. Mickel seemed able and fair in his answers to all questions. The president, Anton Malar, said he "had been a scrapper for the league since it's beginning," and that "organization is here to stay." - Before adjournment the following annual oficers were elected. Anton Malar, unanimously re-elected presi dent, F. Lohrmann, vice-president, Max Kligel re-elected secretary-treas urer. SANDY LOCALS SANDY, March S. The Grange will meet Saturday morning for it's usual all day session and there will be initia tions, so a full attendance of officers is desired. There will be a program at the lecture hour which is open for all. Mr. H. Ingalls of Portland, Mrs. Danielson and children, Mrs. E. Dodd and little ones. Ruby and Myrtle Dodd. drove over to Dodge park last Sunday and had a picnic dirner, getting bach. neries and cider mills are offering from 40c to 50c per cwt. , Besides the Mcintosh and rmeuse that demand careful box packing, On tario raiser many of the old time favorites such as Snow, Golden Russets, Cranberry Pippins, Spies and Greenings. British Columbia's eron is less than usual, but practically the whole yield has been sold at prices from 15ft to S&ft higher than last IT kWil J V scorn AK on the Ridge just before it began to rain. - ' Mrs. J. C. Duke and Cecil Duke spent Sunday with the WTieeler rela tives. Mrs.' Duke remaining until Mon day evening at Orient. Charley Harris of Cherryville was down last week doing some trading. Rev. Cotton did not give his stereop tican lecture Wednesay evening on account of the contagion scare. Mr. and Mrs. R. S. Shepherd and Miss Crowther of Portland spent the week end at the Shepherd country home on the bluff road, inviting Mr and Mrs. S. J. Allen to dine with them on Sunday. Services were held at the Catholic and Lutheran churches here on Sun day. Mr. and Mrs. S. J. Allen had a let ter from their former rector in Cali fornia in which he stated there wag a severe epidemic of small-pox, diptheria and flu in both San Francisco and Oakland. Mr. and Mrs. Sig Knighton and Orville left the last of the week for their new heme at Rainier, where it is hoped the climate will improve Mrs Knighton's health. Sandy hates to lose any of her good citizens George Beers had a birthday last week and his wife said he was "forty five years young!" And George had a cake with whipped crearu on it, as forty-five candles wouldn't look very well anyway. James Bell (the inofrmant called him "Daddy" Bell) was up at Bright- wood last week and "stayed the night over." ' Mrs. Ernest Bonett was an all day guest of Mrs. Hannah Nelson one day during the week and ate chicken and good things till some other folks wish el they could have been there too, Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Pomeroy were out from Portland one day during the week and were trimming up things around the yard. Some one said the Pcmeroy's think of moving back into home, but it may be. just "report." Anton Mikkelson, Billy"- r Alt, Don Bodiey and Ernest Harris went flitting through Sandy a few days ago on their way to Portland. '. Mrs. Harvlson of Kelso was in town one day last week and was the guest of Mrs. Joe Lilly. -"; - Mrs. L. E. Russel -mother of Mrs. John Nelson, has come out Jto make her home with the Nelson family. Mrs Russel has .been- with another, daugh ter, Mrs. ffahby, of Portland, for a couple of months. V,;'- ' . - " Mrs. J.jG.' DeShazer spent two or three days "with : her daughter Mr. Viola Updegrave ? .last week - helping "put ' out some quilts." .'The quilt art is not entirely lost here, several Sandy women have been' quilting this winter. Mrs. Dolph Dahrens and her mother recently '.-turned out" one too.. Mrs. Lehnfield has been' making a "whole lot" up at Wild Cat this winter. . The Misses Rose, Ivy Lilly and Dora Ten " Eyck were home for 'the week end, and Mr. Larkins was also a guest, he and Miss Ten Eyck (driving to, Port land for' the -other girls. vy Ten Eyck had a birtjiday the day ' of Inaugura tion, so this year ought to be an event ful one for her. Carl Langer has gone to Portland now "for good," having finished up extras after the folks went. His old employer sent out a hurry call.' It speaks well for a young man-when he is sought by a former employer and offered a good wage. Otto Krebs went over to Mt. Angel to spend a week visiting with friends, returning the middle of the week. Mrs. George . Krebs of the Ridge was in Portland visiting so could not at tend the Herman party. Charley Krebs went to Oregon City Monday and Tuesday to attend the big road convention. Miss Lulu Eddy spent several days at Pleasant Home last week as the guest of the Lennartz family, being present at the party given for Anna Lennartz in honor of her "sweet six- tennth" birthday, which event iccur- year, which offsets the shortage. Increasing pop-alarity of British Columbian apples provides a ready market for every lohnathan, Mc intosh, Delicious, , Wagener, Cox Orange or Rome Beauty that ripens in Pacific coast valleys. The bulk of Canada's apples eo overseas Every ship that sails from a Canadian port for the British ' Isles has an apple cargo running from 200 to 10,000 barrels. ' red on March 4, and which Is a his toric date for both Anna and Presi dent Harding. Mrs. Ida Jarl is to much in love with the climate at Chula Vista, Calif., that she is trying to induce her hus band, Joe Jarl, to dispose of ranch ties here and come down there to live. If . Jarl does not arrange accordingly, Mrs. Jarl will be home in a month or so. R. E. Jarl is busying himself at the Nelson and Jarl mill at Marmot these days. Mrs. William Mueller took pasage ou the stage to Boring where she spent day last Saturday. Mr. and Mrs. Jim Dixon, Mrs. Carl Alt and Miss Josephine Dixon were Portlanders for the day last Saturday. Miss Cram, Miss Barton and Mr. Cecil Duke were lunch guests at the Miller home last week. Mr. B. Nelson was in Sandy attend ing the Dairymen's League meeting last week and renewed his subscrip tion for the Enterprise on the same trip. Mr. Nelson said he had 600 sacks o potatoes offered him for fifty, cents per sack. Mr. and Mrs. August Senske and their daughter Mrs. Burmeister and three children moved to Portland last week and will live at Lents in a home Mrs. Burmeister recently purchased. . There was a good attendance at the Bull Run "community house" last week when. Rev. Heisey of Gresham gave his sterepotican lecture on thi Philippine Islands. Mrs. S. J. Allen was in Portland a short time last week and she and Mr. Allen attended the burning of the mortgage on the Lents I. O O. P. hall. They went out with the Rebekah band which is a very popular organization. A. C, Thomas of Bull Run went to Oregon City last Monday to attend the big road meeting there. Mr, and Mrs. Seeley of Marmot were over a few evenings ago doing shop ping in our town. R. E. Esson was "down town" one day recently doing shopping for his drug store business. Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Bell are having their home all "dolled up" on the in side with new paint, enamel and the like, and C. Scharnke is the "handy man" who is doing the work. Mrs. Li. i,. ioriman gave a wee party for little Walter, who could not understand having a birthday without a "party." Willie Carow, Zelma, Cath erine, Dorris and Arnold Allen, Rhein- holt, Rheinhilda and Sylvia Dobberful were present to help Walter enjoy his cake with six candles on it. Ice cream was also served. On account of the contagion scare only a few of the neighbors children were invited. Miss Bertha Hoffman went to Port land for a several day's visit and va cation While there was no school last week. Iniatiation ceremonies were a fea ture of the Eastern Star Lodge meet ing last week, after which a nice lunch was served. . Mr. and Mrs. Lester Townsend of Estacacia, Mrs. Jack Greenwood, Mr. and Mrs. Ennis Townsend and Mr. and Mrs. George Townsend, all our Bull Run "neighbors" were over to attend the Eastern Star lodge a few nights ago. Mrs. Ed. Wolfe is feeling about well again. She and the children had a siege of colds.- '. Mrs. Burbank, mother, of Mrs. ' Adolph Dahrens has gone to Sherwoo.I after, a couple of month's stay in San dy at the Dahrens home. She will,. stay at Sherwood with her son until the first, then go on hdme to Inde pendence. "Adolph" drove Mrs. Bur bank to Sherwood, remaining for Sun day dinner. Mrs. Hennessey received the an nouncement of. the marriage of her son George D. Hennessey, to Miss Beatrice Elizabeth Nolan, a few days ago. The ceremony was performed at the Temple Baptist church at Los Angeles, Rev. J. W.-Brougher, former pastor of the White Temple in Port- -land, officiating. After, a short honey moon trip the happy couple went to Venice, Cal. to reside. Mr. Hennessey is an artist on the saxophone and is playing with McCort's orchestra. The bride is an estimable California girl, and "George's" many friend here ex tend him and his charming wife their very best wishes. (Query of some Sandy taxpayers. "Why the hurry to call a special elec tion for next June, that will cost the state $150,000 in order to pass a sol dier's bonus whon this same bill we are to vote upon states that if congress pases a Federal bonus bill before the Oregon bill becomes a law, that the Oregon measure will become null and void ? No one opposes aid for the sol dier boys, but why did not the legis lature watt' till "Uncle Sam" took action," as there would have been time enough to call another 'special' after wards which seems to be getting a habit in Oregon!" v Wiliam Jocelyn's beautiful farm will be known hereafter as "The Loop Highway Farm." He has just received his copyright, and later .will have the sign put up on the main road. Mr. Jocelyn is a most enthusiastic farmer and is .going entirely into pure bred stock shortly. At present he is having the associated test made of herd of twelve cows. The test has been run- t ning for ten months and will be given for publication when completed. Mrs." Ernest Fisher was in Portlan-1 having her tonsils removed recently and Mr. and Mrs. Henry Kamp have been taking care of the two little Fisher children. Ernest Bonett eame down from the Sandy Co. Lumber mill Saturday and will not go back for some time. Mr. and Mrs. John Mitchell enter tained Mr. and Mrs. Williams of Lust ed over Saturday night, and for the evening, Mrs. E. Coleman and Mrs. Lehnfield. Singing, playing ajid a mid night supper made the occasion a de lightful' one for these friends. Carl and Chester Shetterly were out from Portland Sunday to visit with the Bonetts. The Orient Grange hall is being papered and painted and fixed up in ifne shape and the money recently raised at a big entertainment. Mr. and Mrs. S. J. Allen are mourn- . ing the death oflMrs. Delia -Moore, of Portland, who was also a friend of Mr. and Mrs. Miller. Mrs. Moore left a baby boy only a week old. W. H. (Continued on peg 7)