OREGON CITY ENTERPRISE. FRIDAY, MAY 20, 1921. Page 5 LOCALS AND PERSONALS Mrs. P. B. Parker, who left here last Thursday for Condon. Oregon, to attend the marriage of her daughter, Miss Anna E. Parker, former Oregon City girl, and Lloyd Scott, of Condon, returned to Oregon City Monday. Mis. Parke says the wheat crop in that sec tion is somewhat earlier than usual and farmers claim that within ten days the earliest wheat will be head ed. Mrs. Parker was favorably im pressed with that country, as this was her first visit there. Her daughter has been teaching in the Condon school for the past year. Mr. and Mrs. Leland Hendricks, of Portland, are the happy parents of a baby girl, born in Portland. Friday, May 13. She is the granddaughter of Ex-County Judge and Mrs. H. S. Anderson, of this city. Mrs. Hend ricks was formerly Miss Lillian An derson, of Logan. Mrs. Harvey Douglass and daught ter, Miss Cora, were in this city Sat urday, where they transacted business and also visited with Mrs. Douglass' son, Chester Douglass, operator for the Star theatei. Miss Cora Doug lass, a student of the Canby high school, is to graduate from that in stitution at the close of the term, and has the honor of receiving second highest percentage in her studies in the class. No immediate appointment as chief deputy in his office will be made by County Recorder Noe, according to a statement made by that oficial Tues day. Mr. Noe denies the published statement that his wife had received the appointment, and says he has no intention oil giving her the place. Mrs. Helen Wilcox, of Portland, for merly of this city, has been spending the first of the week in Oregon City as a guest of Mrs. Amanda Hickman. Mrs. Wilcox is now connected with the public welfare bureau of Port land, and i9 mucli taken up with the work, and it is her intention to visit Clackamas county in the near future in the interest of the bureau. Many friends of Attorney George C. Prownell will be pleased to hear thnt he is improving at the Oregon City hospital. He has been in the insti tution for several weeks. BUSINESS MEN REPORT PRICES OF COMMODITIES At the last meeting of the Clacka- mas County Business Men's associa- The Gypsies were entertained at the tion, the members discussed the fact home of Mr. and Mrs. M. D. Latourette that the retailers of this county were last Saturday evening, when high being accused of failing to cut- retail score in cards was held by William prinev in propon'on to the cut in Tiptcn who was given the club prize. wholesale pric and wagi.. -im-1 Dogwood blossoms were used artis- mittee consistiria or the manager of Itically in decorating the rooms of the x nruc More, th manag - of a prom- Latourette home. were served Dainty refreshments during the evening. Members attending were Dr. and Mrs. Clyde Mount, William Tipton, Dr. and Mrs. L. A. Morris, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Griffith, of Portland, Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Keith, Miss Cis Bar- R. Joplin, Charles Tidd and ColoDel Hollinesworth. Ixomesteaaers, resid ing in the Elk Prairie section, were in Oregon City Monday. They pro ceeded to Portland, where they went on business. Charles Legler, traveling represen tative of the Oregon City woolen Mills who has been on nn extensive trip in the interests of the company, has returned to this city- Among those to visit here Monday was Mr. E. J. Rayner, whose home is at Milwaukie. M. O. Rose, who recently sold his 20 acre farm at Redland to Harry Ne ville and John Murray, has moved to this city, where he will make his home for the present. Mr. Rose, who was engaged in farming for a number of vears. will enter other bus iness. Being a breeder of registered . stock, he has placed his Guernsey cat tie at the home of his former neigh bors at Redland, who are caring for these at the present time. Market Report By Radiophone Is Experiment Miss Stella Creswell, well known teacher of Clackamas county, was in Oreson City Saturday, where she vis ited friends. Miss Creswell has just finished her third term of school Needy and will spend the summer va cation in Spokane, Wash., as a guest of her sister, Mrs;. Fred Jose, former ly Miss Nora Creswell, of this city. Mr. and Mrs. Harry Jones, former residents of Oregon City, now of Sh lem, are rejoicing over the arrival of a daughter, born May 12th at Salem. The little one weighs nine pounds. Mrs. Jones was formerly Miss Edith Todd. This is the first daughter of the Jones family. Mr. and Mrs. Burr Tatro, formerly of this city, now of The Dalles, are receiving congratulations over the ar rival of a daughter. sne was Dorn June 8th, and her name is Frances Mr. Tatro formerly was a member of the Oregon City high school faculty August Hubert, prominent farmer of Redland, was in Oregon City on business Friday, bringing produce from his farm. Mr. Hubert says that considerable work has been accom plished on the road near his farm. which has given the farmers of that section much encouragement in being able to come to Oregon City. During the rainy weather of the past winter the roads in that section were almost impassible, when mud was knee deep and up to the hubs of the vehicles. Mr. and Mrs. John Jones were in Oregon City Friday, where they vis ited friends and looked after property interests. Mrs. Jones was formerly Miss Mable Volkmar, a piano instruc tor of this city. She reports that her mother is improving after her six months' illness, and is able to leave the Salem hospital. Mrs. Volkmar is at the home of her daughter who is residing on a farm near Salem. Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Eddy are receiv ing the congratulations over the ar rival of a son, born at their home on 616 Third street, of this city, Friday morning, May 13. The ehild weighs 8 pounds and is honored with the name of Albert Watsion. Mrs. Eddy was formerly Miss Lillie Long, daugh ter of Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Long. David Porter, whose home is in eastern Oregon, has arrived in Ore gon City, where he is the guest of his sister, Mrs. W- H. Samson, of Ninth and Main streets. Mr. Porter, who spends winter in California each year, is now on his way home to eastern Oregon, and will leave for that place within a few days. Mr. and Mrs. Michael Moehnke, of Beaver Creek, were in Oregon City Monday. They found the road in one section while making the trip to this city is an almost impassnble condi tion. This is where improvements are being made, and where the grad ing has been started. With the mud hub deep, it is no uncommon sight to see automobiles mired and stuck. Attorney Howard Browncll has been in Oregon City for several days, where he visited his father. Attorney George C. Brownell, who is in the Oregon City hospital undergoing medical treat ment. He also visited his mother, of Concord Station. Agricultural market reports by ra diophone is the latest innovation an nounced by the bureau of markets, United States department of agricul ture. This service will be launch ed experimentally at East Pittsburg this week, and with the necessary ra diophone apparatus, farmers and oth ers within a few hundred miles of Pittsburg will be able to learn agri cultural market conditions and prices immediately after the close of the markets. The reports are to be sent from the radio stattion KDKA over a wave length of 330 meters. The department's experimental ra diophone service follows shortly the inauguration of sending agricultural market reports by wireless. Daiiy radio market reports are now being dispatched from Omaha, St. Louis, Washington, and Bellefonte, Pa., and received by wireless operators in 22 central and eastern states who imme diately relay the news to farmers, shipping associations, distributors of farm products and others. Although in existence but a short time the department is receiving many gratifying reports regarding the usefulness of this service, and mar keting organizations everywhere are not only watching the work with keen interest, but are arranging as rapid ly as possible to utilize the service. lending the reports by radiophone wojLj greatly simplify their receipt by farmers, and "thtrs direct. iD as much as the operation of a radiophone set does not require a knowledge of wireless codes. Instead of coming in dots and dashes the market news would be received in English, the same as conversation over an ordin ary telephone. At present those de siring the radio market reports must make arrangements with local exper- fenced wireless operators to receive and relay the messages to them. tin-tit i mage, --. I utcher. a i-r.cor, the munagi r or a general m-.-i e.intne c-s- tih:'pj:r.ent and the uanr; :i of n cl'iiliius store ::re appointed u in vestig;ite the3e arge and repor.- cc; Jitions as they v ere, and Jeternin--if possible, tin- general per cen' c reduction in th-j cost of retail articles clay Pratt and Miss Helen Daulton. as compared with tne reduction in the cost of wages. ' The silver tea at the home of Mrs. At the request of the association a Irving Rau last Tuesday afternoon un- general merchandise store turned in s der the auspices of the Willamette list i of 250 articles with the retaii Rebekah Lodge was a most enjoyable price for May, 1920, compared wits event, and well attended the present retail price in Oregoi Mrs. Walter Wentworth entertained City. The total 250 articles composed the guests with a number of beautiful of staple items showed an honest drop vocal selections in her pleasing man of 4 1 per cent in that time. Among ner. Little Maxine Rau, eight-year-old the (articles were men's overalls, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Rau gave which sold in 1920 for $2.d0,-now set- a number of piano selections in a de ling at $1.19; boy's stockings, which lightful manner, displaying much mus- soid in May, 1920, at To cents, are prlc- ical talent. Little Betty Jane Howell, ed at 50c; women's blouses in one in- daughter of Mr .and Mrs. W. B. How stance showed a drop from $2.00 to ell, also made a hit with her singing. $1.00; a standard make of women's ho-1 Mrs. Rau was assisted in entertain- siery had dropped from $1.80 to $1.10; jng during the afternoon by Mrs. S. F. other women's hosiery had dropped from 50c to 25c. Cotton wash goods that sold for 45c and 50c a yard in May, 1920, are regularly priced at 25c. An investigation of the meat prices in tae markets of the city show a drop Scripture, Mrs. -George Ely and Mrs. E. W. Scott. The rooms were decorated in a most effective manner for this occa sion. Various kinds of wild spring flowers were used in profusion, and School Children Get Chautauqua Tickets The Willamette Valley Chautauqua association has set aside Thursday, July 14, as Clackamas county school rally day. More than S500 tickets will be given away to school children of the county. Brenton Vedder, county superin tendent and R-. W. Kirk, superintend ent of the city schools of Oregon City will be in charge of the arrange ments for a big midsummer school ral ly. At noon it is expected that more than 8000 school children will partake of a picnic dinner under t!?e trees in the big park. There will be a musical program at 1:30 o'clock, a baseball game at 4. a musical program at 7:30 and a lecture by E. B. Fish at 8 o'clock. " GAS TAKES TUMBLE Local gas stations report a twp cent drop in gasoline prices. The drop is general along the coast. Tacoma pays 26 cents and Portland 28 cents. Neskowin Indian name for salmon trout and Proposal Rock in Tilla mook county are interesting points of history to those familiar with the old Indian story inasmuch as they desig nate the position of the wreck. Of little over 10 per cent since May, were intermingled with the green foli- lyu. some cuts snoweu a mucn age, making; the rooms most attrac- stronger reduction. Amongst the tive to the eye. stapie articles are round steak wnicn Attending were Mrs. C. R. Quinn. Eold m 1920 for 40c a pound now scl- Mrs. F. Scott, Mrs. G. Bergren. Mrs ling for 2oc. Bacon formerly priced at James Shannon, Mrs. Christina Bar- 40c appeared on the regular market bur, Mrs. W. M. Yonce, Mrs. F. E. Al today at 40c. Salt pork a year ago bright, Mrs. S. S. Walker, Mrs. Eliza sold for 32c and 19 now seinng from beth Glover, Mrs George V. Ely, Mr?. ISc to 20c. Pork chops showed a re- E. e. Kelso, Mrs. Ellen Barker, Mrs. duetion from 45c to 25c. John Surfus. Mrs. W. H. Howell. Mrs. investigation of prices in a local Ella Scouton, Betty Jane Howell. Mrs drug concern showed radical cuts in Mirida E- Church, Mrs. Walter Went some items, tor instance formaldehyde worth and son, Eugene Wentworth. which sold at top prices at $1.50 a pint ,is now selling at 90c. Denatured alcohol had deflated from 45c to 25c a pint. Olive oil which a little ovor a year ago sold on the local market at fS.50- a gallon, is now priced at $4.9S. Quinine has dropped from $2.50 an ounce to $1.75. Castor oil has de creased 40 per cent to 50 per cent the last year. Other general lines handled by drug and hardware stores showed a general reduction as follows: Oil antl tpmontina nor- .f nt Paints and varnishes, 15 per cent presence of only a few relatives of Mrs. Julia Haskell, Mrs. S. F. Scrip- lure. Mrs. E. W. Scott, Mrs. A. H. Fin- negan and Mrs. Irving Rau. As this was one of a series of silver leas given by the Rebekah Lodge, proved one of the prettiest and most delightful events of the season. Miss Anna E. Parker, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. F. E. Parker, of this city. became the wife of Lloyd Scott, of Condon, Oregon,- May 6th, when the marriage ceremony was performed in guests assembled "at the Kuegelman home, where they enjoyed the day, Dinner, in honor of the occasion, wa served. The host and hostess received many handsime and useful gifts, the presen tation address being made by Mr. Minto, ex-postmaster of Portland, now making his home on a farm at Sunny side. Albert Cooke, of Damascus, made the response. Mr. and Mrs. Kuegelman were mar ried at Bayern, Germany, and came to the United States many years ago. They first made their home at Fort Smith, Arkansas, and came to Oregon City thirty-three years ago, first re siding in Oregon City, and about fif teen years ago purchased a farm at Suncyside, where they have since resided. Mr. and Mrs. Kuegelman have one j son, F. X. familiarly known as John, who was among the guest at the guests at the golden wedding anniver sary, and residing at Sunnyside. mond, Mrs. Harry O. Paddock, Mrs. W. E. Hempstead, Mrs. L,. A. Read, Mrs. F. P. Nelson, Mrs. M. E. Turner, Mrs A. F Parker, Mrs Victor Gault, Mrs Frank Miranda, Mrs- Thomas E. Gault and Mrs. Ralph MoGctchie. The program given under the aus pices of Burmeister & Andresen the auditorium of the Oregon City library last Sunday afternoon was a rare treat to the musical loving people of Orton City who attended. High class musi cal selections were rendered on the handsome Edison talking machine used n demonstrating the true notes when accompanied by Miss Anna Isnogle, a well known violinist of this city. Each number given by Miss Isnogle and on the Edison were highly appre ciated, and a similar entertainment is being arranged by the Burmeister & Andresen firm in giving a similar en tertainment in the near future. Mrs. L. A. Read entertained at her home 1Q West Gladstone in honor of Mrs. Whitcomb and Mrs. Frost. Mrs. Whitcomb is visiting her sister, Mrs. A. F. Parker, of this place, and will leave shortly for her home in Minne apolis. Mrs. Frost will soon leave to reside on" the Frost farm near Hills-boro. Guests were Mrs. Whitcomb, Mrs. Frost, Mrs. Gault and Mrs. Clay. During the afternoon Mrs. Read read an original jingle pertaining to her birthday anniversary, and served refreshments. A birthday cake orna mented the table. Mr. and Mrs. Garland Hollowell en tertained at dinner Tuesday evening in honor of the former's sister, Miss Nina Hollowell. The evening was devoted to music and social time. Enjoying the evening were Mr. and Mrs John Hollowell, Mr. and Mrs. L. A. Read, Mr. and Mrs. Garland Hol lowell, Miss- Nina Hollowell and Guy Patterson. JESSE MITTS IS APPOINTED COUNTY BEE INSPECTOR Among the Oregon City visitors on Sunday were Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Den kar. Their home is at Eugene. W. H. Clay, of Scappoose, Oregon, was among the Oregon City visitors Sunday and Monday. j esse j. iviiLts, 01 Aurora, was ap pointed bee inspector for Clackamas county by the County Commissioners and dulv authorized to inspect the hives and appurtenances of the bee keepers of the county. Jle is expect ed to report all cases of disease and if necessary to prosecute the offending J owner, if any violation of the laws have been committed. A fine of $50 to $200 and 20 days in jail or both is the penalty if convicted. Mr. Mitts gives the water test and assists the owners of diseased swarms in every way possible. W. R. Riatt, of Woodland, Wash , was among the Oregon City visitors Monday. A. V. David, of Devett, Oregon, was amon gthe Oregon City visitors Sun day and Monday. C. N. Braasch, of Estacala, was among the Oregon City visitors Monday. BOOK SHQWER SUCCESS The Book Shower of the Clackamas County Health association, for the children's tuberculosis hospital at Sa lem was a decided success. The school children of the county and city schools donated 450 books and $14.65 in cash. Mrs. Bent Adams, the city librarian, assisted in packing the books which were forwarded to miss Marvin at Salem. to 25 per cent. Leather goods, 25 per cent. Stationery, 20 per cent. Cigars, 10 per cent to 20 per cent. Soaps, 20 per cent, to 50 per cent. Investigation showed that a larg3 number of widely advertised patent articles sold in drug stores had not been reduced but the druggist open his books to the committee tc show that these articles had not been re duced by the wholesaler. Automobiles and accessories shov a deemed decrease m tne last year For instance, a car that was. selling in October, 1920, for $1235.00 is now priced at $1070. A sparkplug selling a year ago at 90c is now priced at 75c. Oil that sold a year ago a $2.00 is now selling for $1.50. Tires that were selling in 1920 for $40.10 are now priced as low as 325.55. An inquiry into grocery prices for the present time as compared with the prices a year and a year and a halt ago shows a very decided cut in the high cost of living. Beans have turn bled from 9c to 4V2c; rice from 12M.C to 6c; sugar from $25.00 to $8.75; po tatoes from $2.50 to $1.3'? per hun dred; eggs which a year ago were selling at around 40c per dozen, are now retailing at 20c. The committee went over the pric es of one or two of the clothing stores and found that standard advertised clothing lines which sold at high prices from $70.00 to $75.00 are now on the regular market at $45.00 to $50. Prices of other lines of clothing have dropped from $50.00 and $55.00 to $40 and $35 and even less. A standard make of hats which have sold at $10.00 are now priced at $7.50. Overalls. which less than a year ago were sel- ing at $3.50 are now priced at $1.85. While many articles are still found to be selling at the same price they were right after the war, in many in stances these are found to be goods which did not raise in price during war times. Many other articles the investigation showed have not been cut in price to the retailer. The in vestigating committee found that in practically all cases where a substan tial cut in price had been made by the wholsaler the Oregon City retail merchants have passed on this bene fit impartially to the consumer. Al. together it seems the cost of living is keeping an even pace with wages on their downward race. the contracting parties. Rev. W. Nel- lor, pastor of the Congregational church of Condon, officiated, using! the impressive ring ceremony. The bride was handsomely gowned in white mescaline, with overdress of white net, and she carried a shower bouC.r-.et of Bride's roses. The bride's maid. Miss I.-eila Jones, of Condon, was becomingly gowned in dark blue. Mr and Mrs. Scott are to make their home in Condon. The bride is a well known young woman of this city, graduating from the Oregon City high school in 1920, and has been engaged in teaching In the Condon school for the past year. It was while taking up her duties at that place where tie romance occur red and resulting in the marriage. She has made her home in Clackamas county for some time, and is a popular girl. Mr. Scott, who is the sou of Mr. and Mrs. Scott, prominent residents of Condon, and is one of the popular young men of that place. Among those to attend the wedding was Mrs. F. E. Parker, of this city. mother of the bride. The Woman's Auxiliary of the American Legion held its regular meeting at Moose hall Monday eve ning and transacted business pretain ing to the organization. Mrs. Mary Caufield, Mrs. Grace M. Eby, Mrs. Maude Cooper were elected delegates to the state convention to be held July 1st and 2nd at Eugene. This is the first state convention of the auxiliary and the third annual con vention of the American Legion, to be held at the same time and place. Plans were completed for serving dinner to the World War Veterans Memorial day. Mrs. Cooper read a report on the meeting held at Portland last week. Resolutions regarding the Henry Albers' case were read by Phillip Ham mond and passed by both the Legion and Auxiliary. Mrs. Laura Jones-Rawlinson enter tained in honor of Mrs .Carrie Louise Dunning with a luncheon at the Port land Hotel Tuesday. Mrs. Dunning is the originator of he Dunning system of music and is to return to her home in the east after a six months' sojourn in Los Angeles, Calif. She has been spending a few days in Portland visiting with her friends and co-workers. Mrs. Mark Renne, of Portland and Mrs. E. Gladys Nash, of Gladstone, were guests at the luncheon to meet Mrs. Dunning. Mrs. Nash has recently completed the the Dunning course of music. Mr and Mrs. Nelson entertained Saturday in honor their son, Elwin. the occasion being the lad's ninth birthday. Refreshmments were served by Mrs. Nelson and games were enjoyed. Those present were James and Theodore Hulburt, Raymond Thomp son, Edward Meyers, Gordon Nash, Rex Brendel, Gale Sharp, Paul Davis, Dwight Miller, Warren Smith, Alden Hopkins and Walter Cross. Mr and Mrs. Homer Hollowell were agreeably surprised Thursday evening at their home by a number of friends, who came to help them celebrate Mr. Hollowell's birthday. Many beautiful and useful gifts were presented and the evening was spent in a most enjoyable manner. The ladies serving most delicious refresh ments. Present were Mr. and Mrs. Homer Hollowell and son, Errol, Mr .and Mrs. L. A. Read, Mr. and Mrs. John Hollow ell, Mr. and Mrs. Garland Hollowell and daughter, Sarah, Miss Nina Hoi lowel and Guy Patterson. I A. Henderson, Mrs. Raymond Can? field, of this city; Mrs. B. T. McBain, Mrs. Theodore Osmond, Mrs. George Gillihan, Miss Roma Gillihan, of Port land. . - The Sisterhood Class of the Baptist church was entertained in a delightful manned at the home of Mrs. Ida Hutchinson at 1104 Sixth street Fri day. The meeting was an all day af fair, and at 12 o'clock a dinner was enjoyed. The table was prettily decorated with laburnum, corresponding with the decorations of the dining and liv ing rooms. The afternoon was devoted to busi ness and followed by a social time. Mrs. D. C. Latourette gave an inter esting talk on "John, the Aged." Enjoying the affair were Mrs. D. C. Iatourette, Miss Lillian Gillette, Mrs. H. A. Rayl Mrs. Emma Flagler, Mrs. Samuel Mosier, Mrs. Taylor, Mrs. Warren, Mrs. Clarence Biunner, Mrs. George Griffith and daughter. Norma, Mrs. Ida Hutchinson. Susannah Lee BarlowChapter, Daugh ters of the American Revolution, met in the auditorium of the Oregon City library Wednesday evening: As this was the annual meeting of the organization, election of officers took place. These are as follows: Re gent, Mrs. E. L. Pope; vice-regent, Mrs. H. G. Edgar; secretary, Mrs. George A. Harding; treasurer. Miss Florence Moore; historian, Miss Alma Moore; registrar, Mrs. M. P. Chap man; chaplain. Miss Gertrude Hum phrey. Owing to the death or Mrs. Roy Prudden in January, who was at that time regent of the Chapter, Mrs Pope was appointed to fill the vacancy and has been serving in that office sinse that time. Tho next meeting will be in June at the home of Mrs. George Harding. Attending Wednesdays meeting were Mrs. E. L. Pope, Mrs. C. H. Dy e, .-nrs. u. A. Harding. Mrs. E. E. Brodie. Mrs E .L. Shaw, Mrs. M. P. Chapman, Miss Alma Moore, Miss Gertrude Humphrey and Miss Florence Moore.' Mrs. Alex Patterson entertained the members of the Christian Church Mis sionary Society at her home in Glad stone Thursday afternoon. Mrs. F. P. Nelson was in charge of the program, taking up the study of "Thibet" and, "Philippine Island." The discussions were ably lead by Mrs. Thomas Gault, Rev. B. F. Clay, Mrs. John Hollowell and Mrs. L. A. Read Mrs. Frank Oswald sang a number of pleasing selections in her charming manner. A lunch was served by the host ess, who was assisted in serving by Mrs. Fred Hayward. Present were Mrs. Frank Nelsor Mrs. Thomas E. Gault, Rev. and Mrs Clay. Mrs. Frank Oswald, Mrs. L. A. Read. Mrs. John Hollowell, Mrs. F. A Burdon, Mrs. Alex Patterson. Mrs. F. D. Ellis, Mrs. John McGetchie, Mrs Fred Hayword, Mrs. William Laidlaw, Mrs. Patterson, Sr., and Mrs. Taft, Sr Mr. and Mrs. John Hollov.-ell enter tained at dinner Saturday, May 14, at their home in West Gladstone in hon or of Miss Nina Hollowell, daughter of Mr. Hollowell, who is leaving for Ocean Fallsi Sunday morning. The affair was in the form of a fare well party. The home was beautifully decorated with white and purple lilacs. . The evening was devoted in vocal and instrumental music. Mrs. Hollowell was assisted in serv- in by "her daughters-in-law. Covers were laid for Mr. and Mrs Garland Hollowell and daughter, Sarah, Mr. and Mrs. Hpmer Hollowell and son, Errol, of Oregon City; Mr. and Mrs. L. A. Read, Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Hollowell, Miss Nina Hollowell and Guy Patterson. Mr and Mrs. F. D. Ellis entertained at dinner Sunday in "honor of the former's mother and sister, Mrs. E. H, Ellis and Mrs. H. Potter, of Portland The Ellis home was artistically dec orated with white and pink carnations in keeping with Mother's day. Old Soldiers and Relief Corps Visit The Local Schools, Mr. and Mrs. Dave Catto entertain ed Saturday evening in honor of the 18th (birthday anniversary of Iheir son, Elvin. Early in the evening a party of friends of the young man extended him an invitation to a "movie" in Ore gon City and upon their return found a numner or mends had arrived to help celebrate the event. The surprise was complete. The catto home was prettily decor ated with dogwood blossoms and foli age. Color scheme used throughout was green and white. Mrs. Catto was assisted in serving delicious refreshments by Mrs. I. W. Rowan. The evening was devoted to games. music and contests. Present were Mr. and Mrs. David Catto, Mrs. I. W. Rowan, Misses Edna The Meade Post, No. 2, G. A. R., and Women's Relief corps visited the East ham school and Mount Pleasant school Monday. The patriotic exer cises held at tne Eastham school were Rowan, Edna Lund, Norma Morrell at 10:30 a. m. and at Mount Pleasant Vivian Etters of Salem, Leona Daue at 2 o'clock. oilie Amen and Bertha Stillman; Students of the Eastham school Messrs. Arthur Whitcomb. George served a delicious dinner to the visi- Lund, Albert Lundi cTroy Solomon, tors and at Mount Pleasant coffee and Fred Lund, Dennis Wallace, Cecil sandwiches. Green, Lester Grimes Mavnard The rooms of both scnoois were 1 Catto, beautifully decorated for this occas- The Ladies' of the Christian church held a reception from 2 until 5 Satur day afternoon at the home of Mr. and Mrs. F. A. Burdon in honor of Miss Nina Hollowell, who will leave today for Ocean Falls, B. C, where she will remain for the coming year with her sister, Mrs. Madge Mulkey. Miss Hollowell is one of Gladstone's most popular young women and hf.a taken an active part in social and church activities of that place. ion, and the old soldiers and members of the corps were presented with flowers. Tuesday, May 17th, Oregon City h'g't school will be visited, and the class in domestic science will serve dinner under the direction of the teacher. The Barclay school wiil give a pa- tr'otic program at 2 o'clock. -Mr and Mrs. John Kuegelman, former residents of Oregon City, now of Sunnyside, Clackamas county, Ore gon, celebrated their golden wedding anniversary at their home Sunday, May 8, that will long be remembered by those having the pleasure of attend "jig the celebration. Friends from Portland, Oregon City and Sunnyside, numbering about 120 Mrs. M. A. Thompson entertained the Euterpian Club at hor home in Gladstone in a most delightful man ner last week. After a deliicous lunch was served at 1 o'clock each member responded to roll call by giving some information about a wild flower of this vicinity. A well arranged, musical program was given, consisting of numbers given by Mrs. E. Gladys Nash from "Ethel bert Nevin," and from "Shackley" by Mrs. Frank Miranda. Mrs. R. M. MeGetchie and Mrs. M. E. Turner sang Rockwell's "Home land." Mrs. Frank Oswald gave the histoiy of the lives and compositions of these composers. Mrs. Frank P. Nelson gave an interesting and' instructive talk cn the ''Island of Yap" and why it was necessary for United States to hold Ic. Mrs. A. F. Parker told of the condi tions as they are today at Ellfs Island Mrs. Victor Gault had charge of the study of "Art," taking as her subject "The Life and Composers of Franz Hals." The next meeting of the club will bt at the home of Mrs. Frank Nelson and The Derthick Club meeting at the home of Mrs. H. E. Straight on Fri day afternoon was an enjoyable event, and well attended. Mrs. R. C. Ganong and Mrs. Straight were the hostesses of the afternoon. Spring flowers were used in decorat ing the rooms of the Straight homo, and were artistically arranged. Among the features of the afternoon were piano selections rendered by Roma Gillihan, twelve-year-old musi cian, of Portland. She is a pupil of Mrs. Charles Mapes, of Portland, and the child displayed wonderful musical talent in giving her numbers. Among these were "Chopin Waltz," "Chopin Nocturne," and "Whispering Wfnds." The reader was Mrs. M. D. Latour ette A3 the club is making a study of the history 01 music in JfTances, Mrs. Latourette's subject was "For eign Influence," which was in part as follows: "Frederic Francois Chopin was born near Warsaw, Poland, His father, Nvchols Chopin, "was a French refugee, the natural son cf a Polish nobleman, who accomianied King Stanislaus to France, taking there the name Chopin. Nicholas Chopin was born in Nancy, Lorraine, and went to Poland in 1787 durin gthe political dis turbance. He became a teacher there and married a Polish woman of poor but noble family. "His fondness for music early assert ed itself and his parents wisely let him have his way, procuring the best oi teaciiers for him. At the age of nine he played in a concert and from that time on was made much cf by the Polish people. He composed his first piece of music at age of ten. After iinishing his studies at the Warsaw Conservatory, his father decided it would be well for him to see some thing of the world. He visiter Berlin, Vienna, and later started for Paris reaching, there in 1831. In Paris Chopin's artistic career may be said to have begun, and there ne spent his happiest as well as his most miserable days. Gave first concert in Paris 1832, but it was a failure financially. A second concert a little later met with j the same success, and h was badly in need of funds, this made him very dejected. By chance he met Prince Radzewell who -introduced him to the Rothschilds, who at once found him paying pupils, and his fortune turned. After this Chopin's playing became the rage and he even threatend Liszt's popularity. Chopin was the greatest genius of the piano who has ever lived, one of the most lovable, interesting and ro mantic figures' in the history of music. His life was brief but full of incident and his service to the art "of music cannot be too highly estimated." Refreshments were served during the afternoon. Attending were Mrs. J. W. Moffat, Mrs. William Andresen, Mrs. C. O. T Williams, Mrs. Matilda charman, Mrs. William Krassig, Mrs. John F. Clark, Mrs. C. G Miller, Mrs. J. E. Hedges, Mrs. L. L. Porter, Mrs. Wallace Cau- One of the ejnoyable events of the past week was the dinner served at the I. O. O. F. hall under the auspices of the Willamette Rebekah Lodge Fri day evening, which was served at 6:30 previous to the regular meeting. The tables were prettily centered with cut flowers, adding largely to the appearance, and was fairly laden with good things to eat. As the members of the order have an established repu tation of serving "feasts, th-y retained their repuatation on Friday evening. Mrs. Elizabeth Glover was chairman of the committee in arranging and . carrying the plans. Mrs. Glover was assisted by Mrs; J. W. Diaper, Mrs. S. S. Walker, Mrs. Lawrence Mautz, Mrs. S. F. Scripture and Mrs Susan Hogan. During the evening session twelve members were taken into the order, and arrangements were made to initi ate fifteen other candidates in June. As the Willamette Rebekah Lodge is conducting a campaign for member ship, a large number of new members have been added to the roll. Charles Hanniford and Theodore Meyers are captains! of the two competing teams, and the losing team will be compelled to serve a banquet to the winners. The contest started in February and will close within a few weeks. There are over 250 members now belonging to the organization. Mr and Mrs. J. L. Waldron's home was the scene of a pretty birthday din ner the first of the week, when the birthday anniversaries of Mrs. L. T. Battin, of Portland, mother of Mrs. Waldron, and J- K. Morris, of this city, were observed. Places were laid for Mr. and Mrs. J. K. Morris, Mrs. L. T. Battin. Mr. and Mrs. Harold Waldron and baby, Glenn, Mr. and Mrs. J. L. Waldron. Members of the senior and junior class of the Oregon City high school will be the guests of the University of Oregon alumni in Oregon City at an informal dancing party at the Moose hall next Saturday evening. Instruc tors of the high school will act as pa trons of the evening. The event will serve as a part of a state-wide celebra tion of University day, at which time former students of the state university join in acquainting the prospective students with the opportunities offer-' ed in any college education with spec ial stress laid upon the advantages of fered at the University of Oregon. In connection with this feature of the af fair an assembly will be held at the high school the latter part of the week, with former students cf the Uni versity in charge. Plans for the dance are about completed, and the affair promises to be one oZ tne most en joyable of the season. The committee in charge includes Mrs. Raymond Caufield, Miss Evelyn Harding, Miss Roberta Schuebel, Miss Alene Phillips, L. A. Henderson and Philip Hammond. ALFRED JENSEN WILL RECOVER FROM WOUND the entire program will be given to the study of "Indians of the Pacific North- field, Mrs. S. O. Dillman, Mrs. Gilbert west." ' L. Hedges, Mrs. Eber A. Chapman, Mrs. Those enjoying Mrs. Thompson's j 1. L. Pickens, Mrs. John W. Loder. hospitality were Mrs. Frank Oswald, j Mrs. A. C Howland, Miss Muriel Mrs. J. G. Nash, Mrs. William Ham- Stevens, Mrs M. D. Latourette, Mrs. Alfred Jensen, of 354 Montgomery street, Portland, after an attempt to end Jiis life Thursday night in the woods above this city, cravled over a half mile to the Salem highwx where he was found in an unconsciam con dition At first it was thought to be a murder mystery, but affo." Sheriff Wilson s-nd two Portland inspectors, Powell and Schumm Wtjrr. over the ground they found the ma .'s cap and caliber automatic about half a 111 i: i" back fiom the roa-l. Mr Jensen ?t-ft a letter in his room in, Portland to his mottn.-r, Mrs. Jon sen, at 2740 19th avenue, San Fran cisco, in which he gives a brief re view of his business affairs, and his income, which he wished his mother to have. He said that it was not over mon ey, nor ill health, but he would not answer when the question of a wom an was put to him. As a result the police believe that the attempted sui cide was probably over unrequited love. Jensen's discharge papers show ho served as a member of company L, Thirteenth infantry. In his state ment to Sheriff Wilson,fche expressed a desirt that his mother be kept in ignorance of his deed, though a let ter foun din his room gave her in structions as to disposition of proper ty in Kansas City, Mo. Investiga tion showed that his room rent had been paid in advance. He is an iron worker. Physicians say he will recover. TWO WOMEN ASK DIVORCES Nancy Green vs. J. A. Green for cruelty. They were maried in Ben ton county, Arkansas, June 1884. Olga A Bowman vs. Evert E. Bow man on the grounds of cruelty. They were married at Vancouver, Wash.