OREGON CITY ENTERPRISE, FRIDAY, JUNE 3, 1921.
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LOCALS
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PERSONALS
Mr. and Mrs. E. O. DeMoss and 8on,
Richard, who have been, occupying
, the residence owned by Judge and
Mrs. Grant B. Dimick on Thirteenth
and Main streets lor the past year,
will leave lor Los Angeles, Calif.,
June 11th, where they are to make
their home. Mr. DeMoss and fam
ily will make the trip by automobile,
and are planning to visit many scen
ic spots and cities while enroute to
the south. The former recently sev
ered his connection in the undertak
ing business with E. A. Brady, and
expects to enter business in Los An
geles. Mr" and Mrs. PeMoss have
been active in church and lodge work
and have made many friends since
coming here. ,
S. O. Dillman, real estate dealer of
this city, was in Portland Friday,
where he attended the meeting of the
Realty board, which was held at the
Portland hotel, and largely attended
by real estate dealers of the state.
Among those to address the assembly
were F. E. Taylor, president of the
national realty association; Julius
Meyer, who talked in favor of the
1925 fair to be held in Portland, who
claimed that one firm in Portland had
already pledged to give $50,000 to
wards the movement. Other speak
ers were Mayor Baker and Frank
Branch Riley. The meeting was pre
sided over by Coe. A. McKenna.
Among the first and finest straw
berries to arrive in Oregon City Sat
urday were those brought to the Bra
dy Mercantile store by Mr. and Mrs.
E. H. Vonderahe. former residents of
Oregon City, now engaged in dairying
and farming at Carus,' where they
own a 54-acre farm. There are sev
eral more varieties on the Vanderahe
farm but are of a later variety and
include the Everbearing. The ber
ries were of a delicious flavor, of un
usual -size and brought a retail price
of 25 cents. These are of the second
picking and Mr. Vonderane says he
will probably have about 50 crates. He
recently planted the ground to ber
ries anj expects to have a larger crop
next season, going into the berry bus
iness on a larger scale.
ers, and are most attractive. The?e
are being sold at 10 cents each, ana
the proceeds therefrom are to go to
wards the French and Belgium child
ren fund.
The Minuet club dancing party is
to be given at the Busch hall Friday
evening, May 27th, and from the In
dications many who have received in
vitations, are to attend. The music
Is to be furnished by Miller's Premier
orchestra of this city. This orches
tra furnished the music for the East
ern Star ball given several weeks ago.
Cleo Howell, a student of the Pa
cifie university at Forest Grove, has
been elected editor of "Jokes" for the
freshmen edition of the 'Weekly In
dex," published at Pacific university
this week. Howell graduated from
the Oregon City high school last year
and is one of the most popular stu
dents of the university. He is a
member of the college glee club and
has been active in all college affairs.
He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. J. G.
Howell, of this city.
Alfred Bigger, who " has been at
White Horse. Yukon territory. Can
ada, for over two years,- surprised his
parents, ' Mr. and Mrs. H. A Bigger,
of this city Friday evening, when he
returned home. Mr. Bigger left for
the Yukon territory shortly after re
turning from the world war, after
serving overseas with an engineer
corps, among the first to leave for
overseas duty. Mr. Bigger s Drom-
er, Frank and sisters are also mak
ing their home at White Horse
When leaving the north. Mr. Bigger
says the weather was delightful and
that the last ice went out of the Fifty-
Mile river the first of May. The
winter in the north was not severe
as was last winter or winters of form
er years.
George Hostetler and son, Simon,
were in Oregon City Friday attend
ing to legal matters. Mr. Hostetler,
Sr., recently arrived from Maryland,
says he is pleased to be back in Ore
gon, because it is the best place he
ever lived in. He had an opportun
ity to sell his Maryland farm and
lost no time in closing the deal so he
could be back in the west.
Mr. and Mrs. Guy Dwiggins are to
take possession of their new home at
Gladstone this week, which was com
pleted a few days ago. They form
erly resided at Gladstone along the
banks of the Clackamas river, an ideal
location for a home. This place was
sold to J. Fikes last fall, an since
that time the Dwiggins family and
Mrs. J. A. Tufts, mother of Mrs. Dwig
gins. nave Deen maging meir
in the McFarland cottage on Fourth
and center streets since selling their
home. Building on their adjacent
property overlooking the Clackamas
river, their modern six-room home is
one of the most attractive at Gladstone.
Mrs. W. W. Alldredge, her daughter,
Mrs. Charles Bollinger and the latter's
son, John, who have been in quaran
tine for about four weeka at their
apartments on Seventh and Madison
streets, owing to little John suffering
from smallpox, are out of quarantine.
The lad has fuly recovered from the
disease.
Sheriff W. J. Wilson, in order to
accommodate his "star boarders in
the county jail, found it necessary to
purchase three bed outfits and there
tv-as a general scramble to see who
would be the lucky ones in getting
the clean, new beds. This was tne
first time that the early "jail bird "
got the worm.
Mr. and Mrs. H. A. Swafford and
young son, accompanied by Miss Sa
dye Evelyn Forde. have returned to
Lebanon, after a fe wdavs' visit ia
Oregon City at the home of Mr. and
Mrs. J. Spiger and Mr. and Mrs. Geo.
Swafford.
Judge H. E. Cross signed his name
to 900 county road bonds Wednesday,
claiming this is the first time he has
written his name a3 many times in one
day, and will enjoy seeing the com
missioners affix tTieir gignatures.
Charles Hosey left Monday even
ing for Astoria, where he will spend
the summer. He is the youngest son
of Mr. and Mrs. James Hosey, of
Greetpoint.
M. C. Hunt, manager Western Un
ion and Mrs. Hunt left this morning
for eastern Montana for a visit with
relatives and friends. They will re
turn via Seattle next month.
H. V. Barnes, of Goldendale, Wash.,
was in this city Wednesc''y, where he
came on business. While here he
was among those to register at the
Electric.
Robert Lee Strickland, who is a
cadet at Hill Military academy and
who captained the cadets to victory
in a recent contest with the Oregon
National Guard, has been given the
highest honor in the military work
at the academy, by being appointed
Cadet-Major. His many friends in
Oregon City will be glad to know of
lhe honor that has come to young
Strickland. The H. M. A. boys made
a fine showing in the Memorial day
parade in Portland. Commence
ment will be an event of June 15 and
Lee Strickland will be a member of
the graduating class.
Growers Decide
. On Berry Prices
At a meeting of the berry growers
of the district held at Clackamas
Tuesday evening a price of $2.00 a
crate for strawberries and 1 cents u
box for loganberries wa3 decided UP
on. Also that pickers are to be paid
J cents a box. Mr. W&lkup, of
Clackamas, presided over the meet
ing, at which 30 growers were pres
ent. These men represented about
200 acres of berries. Some of the
men from this section were John-
Fisher, A. H. Finnegan and M. H.
Mulligan.
Mr. and Mrs. John McGetchie en-
tertained at dinner at their home in
West Gladstone Monday evening in
honor of Mr. McGetchie's birthday.
The rooms were artisticaly decorat
ed with gladolias and ferr.s.
The hostess was assisted in serving
by her daughter, Mrs. Hilda Parker.
Covers were laid for Mr. and Mrs.
Richard Freytag, Mr .and Mrs. John
Moore, Mr. and Mrs. Ralph McGetchie,
Mr. and Mrs. John McGetchie, Mrs.
Hilda Parker, Miss Alice Freytag.
Harold and Ernest Freytag.
WHITMAN CHORUS
ORGANIZES CHAPTER HERE
The Whitman chorus of Portland
will be reorganized at the Baptist
church Monday evening at 7:30
o'clock. All boys between the ages
of 8 . and 18 are eligible for member
ship and should be present at the
first "meeting. An entrance 'fee of
50 cents is charged..
The Whitman movement is a Pa
cific coast product witn choruses at
Spokane and Seattle with over 1000
boys "in the organizations. Oregon
City boys will be enrolled in time to
share in the great auditorium con
cert June 20, when the chorus of
1000 voices will . sing.
FORMER OREGON CITY
LAD WINS GOLD MEDALS
Mrs. E. P. Ketchum, wno under
went a critical operation for. goitre
at the Oregon City hospital several
day3 ago, is improving. Mr. Ketch
um, who was at the bedside of his
wife during the operation, has return
ed to British Columbia, where he is
employed in the paper mill3. Mrs.
Ketchum and daughter, Ruth, have
been' here for several weeks, where
the former has been receiving medi
cal attention preparatory for the op
eration, which was one of the most
critical .performed in the hospital.
Mrs. Harry Paddock, who has been
one of the most successful teachers
in the Gladstone school for several
years, and recently resigning ner po
sit ion to take effect at the close of
school, will teach at Marshfield next
fall, having accepted a position with
the public school there. Mrs. Pad
dock resided at Marshfield, before,
where she has relatives. -Her two
little sons will accompany her to that
place.
In the interscholastic races held m
Portland Friday afternoon, when sev
en schools competed in the running
race. Rodney Keating student of the
Washington high school won first
place in the mile race and first in
the half mile.
The event took place at Multnomah
field.
Keating was awarded two gold med
als. He is the son of Mr. and Mrs.
J. P. Keating former residents of Ore
gon City now of Portland. He re
cently appeared in a race in Eugene.
Keating will complete his studies at
the Washington high school in Jan
uary- ; U .
The Woman's Auxiliary of America:!
Legion held a brief business meet
ing Monday evening and completed
plans for serving Memorial day din
ner to ex-service men of the World
War at Moose hall Monday at noon.
The women in charge are. Mrs. Mary
CaufieJd, Mrs. Grace M. Eby. - Mrs.
Sophia Moody, Mrs. Maude Cooper,
and Mrs. Mary Harvey.
After the business meeting the Le
gion served delicious refreshments to
the women of the Auxiliary.
Serving were Phillip Hammond, J.
C. Spagle and Mr- Peterson, who com
posed the losing side in the recent
membership contest.
One of the most enjoyable surprise
parties was carried out in honor of
Maynard Brendle of Gladstone Mon
day evening. The event was his birth
day anniversary.
Brendle was called from his home
and upon returning found the rooms
decorated for the occasion, and about
35 of his most intimate friends aseni
bled to help him celebrate the event.
The evening was devoted to music,
games and contests. One of the games
causing much merriment was "Blind
Pig."
Mrs. Brendle was assisted in serv
ing refreshments by Miss Ollie Amen.
Attending were Misses Helen Car
penter, Ollie Amen, Goldie Cobey.
Ardie Ashley, Edna Lund. Elva Peo
ples, Agnes Hayes. Ruth Limbocker,
Dorris Elis.- Juanita Brendle, Clara
Davis, Grace Davis, Mr. and Mrs. Har
ry Dunmire, Mr. and Mrs. James Mc-
Larty, Mrs. Brendle, Messrs. Oscar
Hoag, Denny Wallace, P.ex Brendle,
Everett iCatto, Troy Solomon, clay
Krendle Prentice Wallace. Lester
Grimes, Arthur Whiteomb, Fred Lund,
Arthur Shearer, Dow Ovorton, Cleve
A.shley, Glenn Amen, Albert Lund
Maynard Brendle.
story telling until the time arrivd to
return to Oregon City.
An amusing Incident occurred dur
ing the afternoon when several parties
were enjoying boating. One of the
members of the party thoughtlessly
'rocked" the boat, upsetting the craft
and pitching the occupants into tbo
icy waters. Luckily all could swim,
and those who will long remember
their experience iu taking their first
dip at Oswego lake were Professor
Otto Schultz and " George Dambach
stu,!t--n.-. offer 1 v'.r-t clothing could
be Bpared and the "victims" of the big
"splash' remained in good spirits until
time for leaving for home, after their
clothing had been dried by the huce
fire.
Chaperoning the party were Miss
Velma Byers, Miss Hazel. Strief, Otto
Schultz, Luther A.. King and W. L.
Arant, members of .the Oregon City
high school faculty.
There were about 130 students en
joying the affair, which proved ore
that long t-j remember-1;!.
NEW TIME CLOCKS
INSTALLED AT C.-W.
MILL
Among the Oregon City visitors cn
Tuesday and Wednesday was H. V.
Jeffries, whose home it at Willamina,
Oregon.
Tbomas Jackson, whose home is at
Salem, was in this city Tuesday and
Wednesday, where he registered at
the Electric.
Miss Carlotta Pace is ill at the home
cf her sister in Portland, suffering
from a severe attack of the grippe.
George Dawson, whose home is at
Molalla, was in this city Wednesday,
where he transacted business.
Mrs. Ida M. Russell, of Jennings
Lodge, was an Oregon City visitors
Wednesday.
Alfred S. Fir, of Canby, was among
the Oregon City visitors Wednesday,
coming here on business.
Mr and Mrs. E. E. Sharp, of Port
land .accompanied by the former's
mother, Mrs. L. T. Sharp, and the
latter's daughter, Mrs. H. S. Vahl and
children, Harold and Ida Louise, of
Boise, Idaho, were in Oregon City on
Saturday afternoon. - They motored
from Portland to Oregon City, visit
ing H. S. Vahl, night editor ofthe
Morning Enterprise. Mrs. Vahl, her
children and her mother, arrived Satf
urday morning in Portland, and will
make their home in Oregon City For
the present tkey are visiting at the
Sharp home. . t':
MARRIAGE LICENSES ISSUED
Mrs. Nettie 'Strickler, a former res
ident of Oregon City, now residing at
Cebu, Phillipine Islands, accompanied
by her sister, Mrs. Edward Mahan, of
Portland, was in this city Wednesday
where they were guests of their cous
ins, Mrs. G. A. Harding and Mrs. Nieta
Barlow Lawrence, also visiting their
aunt. Mrs. Mary Barlow of Tweirtn
and Washington streets. Mrs. Strick
ler wa sa former well known vocalist
of this city, and will remain in Port
land for several weeks visiting rela
tives before returning to the islands
Mrs. V .Harris, who has been spend
ing several months at Seaside, Oregon,
has decided to spend the summer at
that resort and to take charge of the
store of her father, the lat Mr. Conn,
prominent pioneer of that place, wha
died a few days ago at Seaside. Miss
Lillian Harris, a student of the Ore
gon A.gricultural college ,will join her
inother at the c-.ose of college, and
will open a public stenographer's of
fice at Seaside during her vacation.
'A new system of time clocks has
been installed in the Crown Willara
ette paper mills, all keeping uniform
time to the second. These clocks are
regulated by a master clock in the
time office by means of an electrical
attachment connecting with the tim-
clocks.
As well as . being self-regulating
each clock is self winding.
OREGON CITY PEOPLE
TRY MOUNTAIN PASS
West Linn high school was repre
sented at the state high school press
association contention, at the Uni
versity of Oregon last week by Den
nis Kidby,, editor of lhe "Green and
Gold." and Fred Hegdale, business
manager if the publication of tho
West Linn high school. They were
royaily entertained by the Phi Sigma
Pi fraternity, taking part in the Jun
ior week-end program.
.Fred Henry Koemecke, of Sandy ob
tained a license to marry Sarah Lydia
Plimpton, of Milwaukie Thursday.
Mrs. C. W. Seibels and son, carl, Jr.,
of Lebanon, Oregon, are. visiting the
former's -parents, Mr. and Mrs. D. M.
Klemsen. of Canemah and many
friends at that place and in Oregon
City. Mrs.- Seibels, who was form
erly Miss Nomina Klemsen, cf Can
emah. will remain until after Mem
orial day, when she will return to her
home Her husband is. the owner of
a large packing house at that place.
As flowers are desired by members
of Meade Post, G. A. R, t; decorate
the old comrades graves in Mountain
View and Catholic cemeteries, those
having flowers to spare may leave
tbem at the Harding drug st.ore and
Oregon City library before Monday
morning at 9 o'clock. -
Four hundred poppies have arrived
in Oregon City to be sold by members
of the Willamette Falls PotstAmeri"
nn Legion, and Women's auxiliary.
WALLACE, Idaho, May 27. At day
break Thursday, a general exodus
from the locar camping grounds, due
to opening of the Yellowstone trail.
took place. Awaiting assurance of
easy going, a merry crowd of east-
bound autoists had. formed a good
sized colony for several days. Among
those leaving were three families
from Oregon City, meeting here with
out premeditation, Oliver Nordwich,
mother, sister and two brothers,
bound for Dowd, Mont.; Elmer Bab
cock, wife, brother and three sons,
enroute to Sheridan, Wyo.; and Mr.
and Mrs. L. C- Henry on their way
to Lethbridge, Alberta. Two out
fits of gypsies joined the procession.
TVO WOMEN ASK FREEDOM
FROM CRUEL TREATMENT
Tht divorce cases filed with the
county clerk Friday were: .. Anna
White vs. Harold Omar White mar
ried -at Salem, Oregon, jHne 16, 1913,
charging cruel and inhuman conduct;
Lida T. Porter vs. Elza B. Porter,
married in Kent County, Mich., April
14, 1878; cruel and improper conduct.
MRS. HOWELL'S EYE INJURED
Mrs. Walter Wentworth, of Can
emah, was a charming hostess at her
home Thursday evening, when she en
tertained in honor of Mrs. C. W
Seibel, formerly Miss .Nomina Klem
sen, now of Lebanon, who has been
spending the past week with her par
ents, Mr. and Mrs. D. M. Klemsen, of
Canemah.
Cards and vocal music were among
the features of the evening. Mrs. 7.
C. Green and Mrs. Walter Wentworth
favored the guests with vocal num
bers that were highly appreciated.
One of the pleasing features of the
evening was the dancing, singing and
recitations given by little Betty How
ell, a talented child and daughter of
Mr. and Mrs. w. B. Howell, of this
city.
Dainty refreshments were served
during the evening.
The rooms of the Wentworth homo
were artistically decorated with rose3.
sprays of wygelia, ferns and Oregon
grape, and were most attractive.
Mrs. Wentworth was assisted in
serving by Mrs. Mable Mills Davis, cf
Portland; Miss Christina Bluhm, Mrs.
C. W. Seibel.
Attending were Miss Rose Marrs,
Miss Christina Bluhm, Mrs. Mabel
Mills Davis, Mrs. C. W. Seibel, Mrs. S
L. Stevens, Mrs. W. B. Howell, Mrs.
William Ruconlch, Mrs. Peter Kloos
tra, Mrs. W. C- Green, Mrs. Went
worth, Bety oHwell, Eugene Went
worth, Louise Kloostra.
Mrs. Edward Howell, residing near
Bolton, about a mile from this city
is suffering from a severe injury of
the eye, caused by a wire piercing it
when she tripped and fell at her home
while engaged in feeding ducks.
Mrs. Howell was immediately re
moved to a Portland hospital, whero
an eye specialist was consulted, and
it is feared she may lose the sight
of the eye. She is stil! in the hos
pital receiving medical attention.
VONDERAHE RESIDENCE SLIGHT.
LY DAMAGED BY FIRE
At 2:45 Thursday aftrnoon the fire
department was called to the Vond
erahe residence at 16th and Jackson
and made the run in two minutes with
the chemical engine. The fire, which
originated from a defective flue, was
killed at once and damages to the ex
tent of about $100 was done. Mrs.
Chester Carothers was the only mem
ber of the family at home.
ADRIAN HEUDE ARWESTED
ASSAULT
FOR
Constable Forvcne arre&tur Adrian
Heude Friday about 4 miles north of
Bull Run on ja charge of assault and
battery. On being arraigned in court
he pleaded not guilty and the hearing
of his case was set for next Friday
it 1:30. fc
There are two varieties of the low- Saturday afternoon
MARRIED BY COUNTY JUDGE
Edwin Kyllo and Winnie Long, both
of Molalla, obtained marriage licenses
Saturday and were married in the
county court rooms by Judge 'Cross
. 3 -a
Mr. and Mrs. W. T. Schwoch's home
was the scene of a pretty party Wed
nesday evening, when they entertain
ed a few of their friends at cards.
High score was held by J. Mann and
Carl Hale, the women failing to make
high enough score to win the prizes
awarded by Mrs. Schwoch.
Vocal and instrumental selections
were also among the entertaining features.
Refreshments were served.
Attending were Mr. and Mrs. Mann,
Mr. and Mrs. Robacker, Mr. and Mrs
George Howell, Mr. and Mrs. Carl
Hale- Mr .and Mrs. Bert Morgan, Mr.
and Mrs. Schwoch and children.
A wedding, which came as a com
plete surprise to their many friends
was solemnized in Vancouver. Wash.,
Thursday. May 19t.i, whim Miss Estl
la Kae Criswell. of Clackamas county.
b:ame tho bride of S Hecdrs-m
Sum's1, "s. of Spokane, Wash.
The impressive ring ceiemony was
read by Rev. fcaggs in the present
of a few intimate friends aud relatives
of the contracting parties
The bride vas attractively gowned
in brown tricolette, with turban to
match, and wore a corsage bouquet t.f
Cecil Brunner rose buds and lilies ,f
thP valley.
Mrs Summers is one of Clackamas
county s most successmi teacners,
having taught throughout-the countv
for a number of years, and no teacher
in the county is held in higher esteem
and more favorably known than this
young woman. She is tne daugnter oi
late Eli and Evaline Criswell, well
known pioneer residents of Clacka
mas county, who made their home in
Oregon City for some time, and sistar
of Charles criswell, of this city.
Mr. Summers is the" son of Mr. and
Mrs. J. W. Summers, of Middleton,
Indiana, and one of the popular em
ployes of the S. P. & S. Railroad Com
pany with headquarters at the present
time at Vancouver, Wash. For a num
ber of years he was employed by the
Great Northern Railroad Company at
Spokane, Wash., in which city the
romance commenced that resulted "n
his marriage to Miss Criswell.
For the present the young couple
will occupy apartments in the home
of Mrs.Percival, of Vancouver, expect
ing later to take up their residence in
Spokane.
'"Jack Sprat" Arthur Clark.
Bates.
"Song, of the Jasmine" Marabel
"Serenade"- Amelia Kraft.
"Springtime Coming" Oiga Hollen
beck. "The Rosary" Eleanor Lent.
Vocal Solo, Miss Anges Hendrickson.
"La . Cavalier Artistigue'-;ora
Ausve.
"Showers of Stars" LaVern Ecker-
son.
"Valse" Edith Samuelson.
(a) "Mazurka," (b) "Su. Showers'
Lena Stoller.
"Grand Concert March" Nettie
Reifschneider
"Country Gardens" Walter Krax
berger. "Second Valse" Cora Ausve.
"3ong of the Shepherd" Eleanor
Lent. i
Mrs. F. P. Nelson entertained the
Euterpean Club at her home on East
Arlington street, Gladstone, la?t
week.
Following a luncheon served at 1
o'clock the members took up the sub
ject of 'Indians of the Northwest."
The musical selections consisted f
the following: Solo, "Invitation to Sun
God," Mrs. Frank Nelson, with Mrs.
Frank Miranda as accompanist. Mrs.
Oswald sang the selection in Indian
jargon folowing with the English inter
pretation; piano solo, "Indian Love
Song," from Cadnian, Mrs. Frank
Miranda. Two numbers "from An In
dian Lodge," by McDowell were given
by Mrs. J. G. Nash, also "Indian
Dance," danced by Mrs. Frank Oswald
who uppeared in costume. "The Squaw
and Eagle Dance" rendered by Mrs.
Miranda was danced by Mrs. Oswald.
Sioux Scalp Dance" was presented
by Mrs. M. A. Thompson and Mrs.
Frank Miranda. Others appearing on
the program of the afternoon were
Mrs. M. A Turner, who read an article
on "Indians of Oregon"; Mrs. li. M.
McGetchie, "Indian Wars in Oregon";
Mrs. Frank Miranda, "Life of Indian
Princess," all of which were of in
terest and instructive and were high
ly appreciated.
Honor guests were Mrs. Mary whit-
comb, of Minneapolis, Minn., sister of
F. A. Parker and "Mrs. William Money
ofOcean Falls, B. C-, sister of Mrs.
Frank Wilson. Present were Mrs. J.
G. Nash, Mrs. Frank Nelson. Mrs.
R. M. McGetchie, Mrs. M. E. Turner,
Mrs. Frank Oswald, Mrs Frank Mir-
One of the most delightful social
events held in the city during the
past week was a musical tea given un
der the auspices' of the Oerthick'Club
at the Methodist church Thursday
afternoon from 3 to 5 o'clock, when
each member was given the privilege
of inviting four friends. There were
about 200 in attendance, who thorough
ly enjoyed the excellent musical pro
gram given by Mr. and Mrs. George
Hitchkiss Street, of Portland.
Mr. Street, who was in the Y. M. C.
A. work during the world war, sang to
the Italian army on many occasions
singing his selections in their native
tongue, and on this occasion sang sev
eral of which were rendered while
overseas, giving a brief nistory oZ
each. He also sang several operatic
selections, delighting his hearers. Mr.
Street has a powerful voice, and which
was well suited for all selections cn
this occasion.
Mrs. Street- a high class artist as' a
vocalist, gave a number of operatic
selections in an expressive manner,
and was also heard in several duets
with her husband. The accompanist
of the afternoon was Mrs. Strickler, of
Portland.
Refreshments were served at the
conclusion of the program, when a
social time was enjoyed.
The interior of the church, where
the program was given, and the dicing
room, where refreshments were serv
ed, beautifully decorated when feres.
Scotch broom, roses, bachelor buttons
and hydrangias were used,, attracting
much attention.
Gibson's Park was the destination
for a number of picnickers fromOre
City last Sunday, that proved an en
joyable affair. With lunch baskets fill
ed to the "rim" with good things to
eat the start was made at an. early
hour. Lunch and supper were enjoyed
beneath the shade of the trees.
One of the features of the day was
a ball game, when the women' played
against the men. The women came
out with a big score, which wa3 too
much for the men and thoy "beat it"
for the tall timber until the time t
Ieavc for their homes.
When it was suggested to play ball
the puzzle was where would they got
a ball to play with, . so one of the
members of the party suggested using
a reck. This was carefully wrapped
and padded, and then the game com
menced. Bruised legs, arms and faces
resulted when trying to "cross out"
the players in the team.
In the foot race C. O. Dryden came
out with flying colors.
In the fishing contestFrank Peck
over got the prize a chub.
Enjoying the afair were Mr. and
Mrs. C. O. Dryden and daughter,
Dicksy, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Peckover,
of Oregon City; Mr. and Mrs, Winifred
Knight, of Portland; Mr. and Mrs.
Frank Peckover, Harry Peckover, of
Parkplace; Mrs. Minnie McCord, of
St. Johns.
and Mrs. W. P. Hawley, Willard P.
Hawley, Jr., George E. Pusey. Jr., of
Oregon City.
Dinner was followed by a box party
at the Heilig theatre, when Al Jolson
was enjoyed, with Mr. and Mrs. Haw
ley as host and hostess.
MAN BURNED TO DEATH
" ATWI1MSPRINGS
A Wllhoit Springs farmer was burn
ed to death Monday evening at his
home where he had been attending a
brush fire. Mr. Warner who was about
75 years old was found by members
of the household in a brush fire bad
ly charrej and the supposition given
out that he suffered paralytic stroke
and fell into the flames. Mr. Warren
wa, a recent arrival in the district
and had married Mrs. T. L. Cost, upon
whose farm the couple have been liv
ing. Coroner Pace was notified and
left for the scene of the tragedy at
once.
Woman's Club Holds
Closing Meeting
The Woman's club held its last
meeting of the season on Thursday
afternoon with reports and election
of new officers. Over 120 members
are listed and the year closes with
a good balance in the treasury. Twen
ty dollars has been donated to Near
East relief; $15 to the China fund;
$5 to the Scholarship Loan fund; $20
for Community service and nromise
ot more to follow. The club went
on record as endorsing the Bonus
bill, the Marriage bill aa j Women
Ji iors, to be voted on June 7.
A committee consisting of Mrs.
Clara Rands, Mrs. Erina Jones, Mrs.
Winnie Miller and Mrs. Mollie
Straight was appointed to cooperate
with the Live Wires in establishing
the Canemah Auto park Tuesdav.
July 9, was chosen Club Women 3
day -i Gladst.x-j Park Chautauqua.
day at Gladstone Park Chautauqua,
cooperating with the Poitland Wom
en s club and the Clackamas County
federation.
The following officers were elected
for the coming year: Eva Emery
Dye. president; Mrs. Florence Lewth
waite. vice president; Mrs. Edward
McLean, second vice president; Mrs.
Emma Hunt recording secretary;
Mrs. Angus McDonald, financial sec
retary; Mrs. Rosa Green .treasurer.
During the past year the club has
specialized on "Signs of Hcpe in the
Changing World Order." Next year
emphasis will b6 laid on "The Fino
Art of Getting Along With People
i. e. Social Courtesy."
Strebig Market
Makes Improvements
Mr. and Mrs. George Robert Mielke
entertained at a musical at their home
in Gladstone last Sunday in a most c.e
lightful manner, when selection, on
the piano, violin and clarionet as well
as drums were on the afternoon's pro
gram.
The wel1 arranged program was fol
lowed by a dinner.
Decorations were composed of spring
blossoms.
Attending were Mr. and Mrs. Laphle
man, Mr. and Mrs. J. L. Pace, of Port
land: Mr. and Mrs. Frank Kmske, of
Meldrum; Mrs. Muke, of Gladstone;
Miss Marian Patterson, of Gladstone:
Miss Dorris Ellis; of Willamette; Lerpy
Allen of Wilamette; Ernest and Don
Larros, Audrey Hoover, Miss V.
Barnes, T. Barnes, of Willamette;
Miss Laidlaw, Miss Patterson, of Glad
stone; Edna ani Velma Rakel, of Can
emah; Mr. and Mrs. Mielke.
One of the most enjoyable social
events of the past week was the pic
nic given by the Juniors of the Ore
gon City high school in honor of the
Senior class. The desintation of the
picnickers was Oswego lake, an Ideal
location for an affair of this kind.
Leaving Oregon City in two large
trucks and a number of private cars
the merry makers arrived at the lake
about 3:30. o'clock, where boating and
canoeing, various k'nds of sports were
enjoyed until an appointed hour when
the picnic lunch was enjoyed in the
a, rs. A F. Parker. Mrs. Thomas
'and
Gault. Mrs. L. A. iteaa, Mrs. ,M. A.
Thompson, of Gladstone; and Mrs.
Victor Gault, of Portland.
Little Billy Green, son of Mr. acJ
Mrs. Carl Green, proved a most deligtit
ful young host at the home of his
grand parents, Mr. and Mrs. W. C.
Green, on Seventh and Center streets
Friday afternoon, when h& entertained
a few of his little friends in. honor of
his second birthday anniversary.
Games were played during the after
noon, and another feature that prov
ed an enjoyment for ths little tots
wag riding in little Billy's new wagon.
when the youngster deteriiiined to bft
the "horse." Each little guest was
given a ride and voted that Billy was
a "spirited horse."
Ice cream and cake were served
and the table was prettily decoratod
with pink rcses to correspond with
the dining and living rooms, and in the
center of the table was the birthday
cake with two tiny lighted candles.
Mrs. W. C. Green assisted Mrs. Carl
Green in entertaining.
Attending were Betty Lightowler,
Delia Jane Green. Arthur Halbert.
Ralph Butler and Billy Green.
Tho dancing party at the Moose
hall last Saturday evening under the
auspices of the former students of the
University of Oregon, when acting as
hosts and hostesses to students ot the
Oregon City high school was a most
enjoyable affair.
The ball room was brightened with
college pennants and the excellent
music was furnished by the Miller
Premier orchestra of this city.
Acting as hosts and hostesses former
students of the University were Mr
and Mrs. L. A. Henderson, Mr. anil
Mrs. Wallace caufield, Mr. and Mrs.
Raymond Caufield, Mr. and Mrs. M.
D. Latourette, Mr. and Mrs. O. D. Eby.
Miss Maude Mattley, Miss Alene
Phillips, Miss Evelyn Harding, Mins
Lillie Schmidli.
One of the musical events of the
season to be held in Canby is the re
cital to be given in the Methodist
church under the direction 'of Franklin
Launer, pianist, when he will present
his pupils in a well arranged program
Wednesday evening., Assisting in the
affair will be Miss Agnes Hendrickson,
pupil of Mrs. Nieta Barlow Lawrence
The program which will begin at
8:15 o'clock will be as follows
Trio, "Yellow Jonquils" lone Flet
cher, Ada Randall, Cora Ausve.
"Curious Story" Maxine Smith.
(pupil of cora Ausve.)
"Pixie's Ballet" Lena Sandsness.
"Robin's Lullaby" Ezra Abel
Duet, "Milrtary March" Amelia
Kraft. Olga Hollenbeclc "
(a) "Guitar Serendade," (b) "The
Busch's hall was largely filled With
merry dancers Friday evening, the oc
casion being the first dancing party
of the season given by the Minuet
Club, of this city.
Many handsome gowns were in
evidence.
The Miller-Premier orcrestra of this
city played many of the lattst and pop
ular selections. ,
The committee in charge of the af
fair and responsible for 'its uccess
was composed of John F. Clark, Frank
Busch, Sr., O. D. Eby, Linn E. Jones,
M. D. Latourette.
Henry Strebig 13 to have extensive
improvements made on his market
at Sixth and Main streets, the work
having been begun Thursday morn
ing. Mr. Strebig will establish a new
-ton ice machine; new giass i -punters:
new refrigerator, besides hav
ing a double window fronting the
riac-e of business.
The improvements will aggregate a
cost of about $2500, the show cases
alone being valued at $500, having
been ordered Wednesday while Stre
big was in Portland.
Fourteen years ago Mr. Strebig en
tered business in Oregon City, first
occupying a building on Sixth and
Main streets, and several years ago
moved into the building, which he
is new occupying.
Bert Morgan, who has been operat
ing a meat market at Eleventh and
Main streets since last "fall, has dis
posed of his interests to Schumann
t Sons, of Woodburn, who have tak
en possession.
Mr. Morgan has not decided as to
ll's future business, but says he will
remain in Oregon City until June,
j hi-n he may decide to again enter
business here. He has been engag
ed in this business since 1906, hav
ing been connected with the Farr
B-others' market for a number of
years before (entering business for
himself.
Bobby Dwiggins celebrated is sixth
birthday anniversary at the home of
his parents on Fourth and Center
streets last Sunday, and proved a roy
al host to the young friends attending
the party.
Games were among the features of
the afternoon followed by ice cream
and cake, -served by Mrs. Dwiggins.
A handsomely decorated birthday cake
adcrned the tab!- and th? six ii"bt?d
candles were extinguished by little
Bobby.
. Bobby was presented with a number
of birthday gifts.
Pink roses were used in decorating
the Dwiggins home.
Attending were Howard Skinner,
Teah Siinner, ISll-si-.. Leckband. Ed
ward Leckband, Jr., Bobby Dwiggins.
srove.
Later in the evening a huge bon fire 1 Grand Procession" Beauford Knight.
was made the remainder of the eve-1 "Blue Bells" Dorothy Pitts.
ning devoted to reminiscenes and (a)"The Tin Soldiers' rarade," (h)
Mr and Mrs. W. P. Hawley enter
tained at a pretty dinner party at
their Portland home Friday evening,
which was given in honor of Mr. and
Mrs. Harrison Allen.
The Hawley home w-as prettily dec
orated with delicately shaded roses.
anj; the table decorations correspond
ed, with those of the dining room.
Places were laid for Mr. and Mrs.
Harrison Allen, Mrs. Lucie Newman,
mother of Mrs. Harrison Allen, Mr.
INTERESTS OREGON CITY FIRMS
Frederick S. West, of Portland,
manager or the industrial nvestocK
exhibit for the big Pacific Internation
al Livestock exposition to be held in
Portland November 5th to 12th, was
in Oregon c'ty Friday working in the
interest of the coming event. Mr.
West interested several large manu
facturing concerns of this city in the
big show.
With additional units now under
contract there will be over ten acres
of ground under' cover for the 1921
show.
Many inducements are to be offer
ed for the 1921 event that have not
been offered before, and there will
be accommodations for 900 dairy
breeds; 750 beef breeds; 400 horses,
MOOO hogs, 1000 sheep, 250 goats, 1500
coops for poultry and 750 coops for
rabbits.
The horse show arena is 100x200
feet and stadium seats 7000 people.
The 1920 attendance was approxi
mately 70,000, and the attendance for
1921 is estimated to be over 100,000.
Space rates have already been set
in the big pavilion, ranging from 50
cents to $1.25 per square foot.
- From the present indications Clack
amas county is to show the visitors
at the big exposition that it is on
the map when it comes to displaying
manufactured goods of Oregon City,
as well as showing some of the finest
dairy stock and horses on the coast,
TWO SEEK DIVORCES
Maggie Gortmaker n rtred a peti
tion for divorce from W. J- Gortmak
er on the grounds of desertion. The'
couple were married at Parker, S. P..
October 2, 1894.
Jeanette Odell filed a petition tor a
divorce from W. Odell for cruel and
inhuman treatment. They were mar
ried at Oregon City, August 9, 1916.