OREGON CITY ENTERPRISE, FRIDAY, JUNE 24, 1 921.
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LOCALS
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PERSONALS
Among the visitors to the Wllholt
Springs Sunday, who made the trip
by automobile, were D. F.- Skene and
family, of this city, and Mr. Skene 3
sister. Miss S. EL Skene, of Eugem
who is deputy county clerk of that
city. They had experience that they
do not care to have repeated whea
their machine and about six others
became- stalled in the mud and clay
in the roads that were being improv
ed. It cost Skene a new tire, and
other machines suffered as badly.
after their arrival at the resort their
trip was shortened by a rain storm,
comnelline others to return earlier
than was anticipated. They noted
ftio iranT Improvements that have
been made at the resort this season
and claim that these will be one of
the drawing cards when the roads are
in better condition for traveling.
Water Board Party
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Loses Way; Skiding
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Car Provides Thrills
Miss Glenna Andrews, who has
been spending the past "year in Cor-
vallis, where she nas been a nnoxyye
operator for the Benton County Cour
ier, a publication owned by her brother-in-law,
Allen E. Frost, has returned
to Oregon City to spend the summer
with her parents, Mi. and Mrs. F. R.
Andrews! of Mount Pleasant. Miss
Andrews was accompanied by her
niece, Miss Dorothy Frost, who will
visit her grandparents at Mount Pleas
ant, and who will visit her aunt, Mrs.
C. A. Mutr, of Porttland. Sbe will
spend several weeks in that dity and
in Mount Pleasant.
David Long, of Hazelia, was In Ore
gon City Tuesday and says, the cherry
crop is unusually large this season,
thara id 'hilt little demand for
cherries at the canneries, especially
for the Bing, of which he has an un-
iisnallv laree cron this year. mis
farm is at Hazelia Another variety
he has is the Royal Anne, for wnicn
he is to receive two cent per pound
this spring, and in the fall or about
January will be paid the remaining
two cents, making a tota lot four
cents per pound. Other varieties are
in large quantities this year in that
section of the county.
Ther is sometimes a thrill even in
the prosaic business of boing a mem
ber of the water board .
W. H. Mowell, Fred McCausland.
and M. D. Latourette know; ani their
belie fis seconded by E. 3.
"and Marvin Eby.
Wednesday the party of five motor
ed to the south fork of the Clacka
mas to inspect the headworks of the
wate rsupply. After leaving Estaca,
da' the party got lost in the woods--,
and they figure they tramped sir miles
out of the way before they located
the headquarters of the care-taker, J.
Ashenfelter.
Not content with this, another thrill
was provided on the return trip. Near
ing a point where the road drops an
abrupt 100 feet to the river, the mi
chine ia which they were riding, com
menced skidding, heading straight for
the precipice A quick turn-of.tVe
wheel averted what might have been
a serious accident, anj the party from
there on player "safety first" attach
ing tire chains to prevent runner ac
cident.
At Estacada the party was joined L;
H. C Stevens and Doctor Wells. Thu
passage across the Clackamas was
made in a ferry basket. ice most
comfortable incident of the trip wfi3
ihe trout dinner served !y Mrs. Ash-
enfeHer.
WILLIAM PRATT, OLD
PIONEER, DIES FROM
STROKE OF PARALYSIS
Anna Younger Asks
$25,000 in Suit for
Breach of Promise
Homer A. Kruse, prominent farmer
of Clackamas county, whose 200-acre
farm is located near Sherwood, was
i-j Oregon City Friday, where he vis
ited among some of h's friends and
also transacted business. Mr. Kruse
is specializing on walnuts and filberts,
having planted four acr.i to the fit
Twrts and about 14 to walnuts. He
has 140 bearing trees that are being
given the best of attention J?rom
the present indications the. crops will
'be unusually large, bu last year's
vield was sh rt, owing fry a lnte frost
Miss Effie JJewman. who has been
teaching at Harrington. Wash., has
returned to Oregon City to spend her
summer vacation with her parents,
Mr. and Mrs. J. N. Newmen of Sixtth
and Water streets. Mis Newman
has taught at Harrington for a nun
ber of years; and is a most successful
teacher. She has accepted a posi
tion in the fall to teach in southern
Oregon, near Medford.
Burr E. Tatro, for four years in
change of the commercial department
of the local high school, was in the
city Monday. Mr. Tatro left Oregon
City to accept a position on the high
school faculty at The Dalles. Dur
ing the summer he will he in Walla
Walla, where he is to be connected
with the Frankin Automobile agency.
In a breach oi promise suit, filed
in the Clackamas county court Thurs-
c i . Anna Younger r uaK urove, asss
25,000 heart balm from J. B. Hicks
of r.e same city.
The complaint alleges that the
plaintiff was made ardent love to by
Hicks who was divorced from his first
wife November 29, 1920, and that she
liveed with him as his housekeeper
from February 10, 1921, to June 12,
1921. Under the divorce laws. Hicks'
periOn of celibacy ended May 29, 1921,
A:" the time, according to the com
plaint. Hicks refused to enter into the
marriage ?ontract. whereupon suit
was filed asVing tLe sum of $25,000.
Reckless Driving
Brings Heavy Fine
Myrtle Lovell, of Portland, was con
victed in Justice Noble's court Fri
day for reckless driving. She was
fined $30 and costs, which will bring
the total to $100.
The case we tried before a jury.
Last Sunday, three cars, the other
two of which were driven by B Carl
son and W. Watercamp of Eureka.
Cal., collided on the highway near
Coal co. Carlson -s car was parked
along the side of the road, and when
Waltercamp attempted to pass the
machine driven by Myrtle Lovell ob
structed the right of way, causing the
smash-up.
Three occupants of Waltercamp's
car were slightly hurt in the accident.
LOCAL BOYS WIN MEDALS
IN MARKSMANSHIP CONTEST
James PartloSv has returned to Ore
gon City from his extensive visit in
California and Mexico, having a most
delightful time. For some time Mr,
Partlow was employed in California
and besides has seen many signt3.
Among these were bull lights while
in Mexico, and he also visited a num
ber of the famous resorts.
The Mvers' clan will hold its an
nual reunion at the parish house ot
St raul's - Episcopal church Sunday
It was announced a few days ago that
the affair would be held at the Moose
hall, which has been the meeting place
for a number qf times, and final de
cision was made Tuesday Ly the committee.
David Henderson, formerly connect
ed with the Red Front Clothing store-
of this city, was in Oregon City Mon
day, where he visited among his
friends. Mi". Henderson is now a
resident of Mount Vernon, Wash.,
where he is engaged as a building
contractor.
O. R. Daugharty, president of the
Clackamas County Farm Bureau, was
in the city from Molaita Tuesday to
confer with the county court. Some
-mestion has arisen o"ver the natter
of the eradication of Canadian thistle
in this vicinity.
When marksmanship awards are
made by the National Winchester
Rifle corps, five Oregon City boys, will
receive medals. The lads are George
Mead, Clarence Shandy, E Cannon,
Leo Helsby and Walter W. Smith.
Shoots have been conducted during
the Fpring by C- H. Roake, ""who is
interested in the boys' work. The last
shoot was held two weeks ago, con
cluding the competitions for this sea
son. Medals given as awards have
been forwarded to this city by the na
tional judges.
William E. Pratt, one of the most
prominent residents of Oregon City,
unrl nirTifvr steamboat- man. .lied at
r.i i n it 1 1 j ' -
Caufield t'le 'amily home in this city Saturday
arteinoon at i:3U o ciock, aner an ui
ness of about a year. Mr. Pratt suf
fered from a paralytic stroke several
months ago at his home and on Thurs
day evening suffered from a second
stroke and failed to rally, although he
was able to eat his lunch as usual t
day while sitting at the window of hia
fa write room overlooking the Wil
lamette. His wife was with him
when he passeed away.'
. William Pratt was born at. South
Kingston, Rhode Island, March 6, 1853,
and came to Oregon by way of the
Isthmus of Panama with his parents,
Mr. and Mrs. William Pratt in 1858.
Salem Made Home
The family first made their home fn
Salem, Oregon, where, where Mr,
Pratt, at the age of 16 years, took up
his duties as a purser on a boat un
der Si Locey, commissary and clerk.
He rapidly advanced and later came
to Oregon City, where he continued
in this line of work. He was. con
nected with the P. T. company, later
with the O. R. & N. company and lat
er with the Oregon City Transporta
tion company. For 45 years he en
gaged in this line of business and for
25 years was superintendent of the
government locks at West Linn. For
some time he was connected with t.e
Crown Willamette office at West Linn,
but for the past year and a half has
retired, owing to his poor health, -
Mr. Pratt, who is familiarly known
as "Billy" by his friends, was very
popular among a large circle of ac
quaintances. Leaves Large Family
Mr. Pratt is survived by his wife,
Mrs. Harriett Pratt, to whom he was
married in Oregon City in 1877; threa
daughters). Miss Cis Barclay Pratt, of
this city; Mrs. J. Nelson Wisner, cf
Buenos lAyres, of Argentine, South
America; Miss Dolly Pratt, of Oregon
City; a son, Forbes Barclay Pratt,' of
this city. He also leaves two sisters,
Mrs. Mary Haas, and Mrs. Ida M.
Babcock, of Salem, Oregon, and two
grandchildren, J. Nelson Wisner, .Jr..
of South America, and Betty Pratt,
of Portland. He was a brother-in-law
of Miss Katie Barclay, of this
city, and Captain Charles Barclay,
well known steamship captain.
PRATT FUNERAL -
Funeral services of William Pratt
were held Monday, with a prayer at ,
the late home at 1 o'clock, when
many friends attended the services
at the crematorium at Sellwood at 2
o'clock. Rev. H- G. Edgar, pastor
of the Presbyterian church, of this
city, officiated, who spoke highly of
the deceased. "Mr. Pratt was a man
with many friends." one of his pall
bearers, Judge Grant IB. Dmick, re
marked after the funeral. "Billy Pratt
was a man without an enemy and nc
man was held in higher esteem than
he "
The- Interment was in the family
plot of Moustain View cemetery.
Mrs. E. E. Brodie sang, "Flee As a
Bird," a favorite selection ot Mr. Pratt
at the crematorium.
Friends of the deceased from this
city, Portland and from other places,
where he was well known, attended
the service here, while many from
Portland as well as from Oregon City
were at the last service at the crema
torium. Pallbearers were old time friends of
the deceased. They were Judge
Grant B. Dimick, J. P. Lovett, Captain
R. J. Young, C. H. Caufield, o fthis
city; Captain A. B. Graham, former
ly of this city, now of Portland, and
Brian Truchot, nephew of Mr. Pratt,
now of Portland.
Virginia Shaw Wins
W. S. C. "W" Award
Mr. and Mrs. W. G. Hall, of this
city, motored to New Era the first of
the week, where they went to "attend
rne ennstenmg or tne . infant Bon or
Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Wink The child
was given th-J name of Paul Arthur
Wink. Rev. Father Jona, of Canby,
officiated. Others attending the chris
tening and visiting at the Wink home
were Mr. and Mrs. Frank Tauscher,
Mr. and Mrs. Rudolph Tauscher, Paul
Tauscher, Mr. and Mrs. Harry Taus
cher, all of Portland; Mr. and Mrs.
Conrad Tauscher and son, Edward,
of New Era. Mrs. Wink was formerly
Miss Delia Tau'scker, of Porland.
A musical event of the season will
be given at Oak Grove Community
hall, Oak Grove, Thursday evening,
June 23. An excellent program is be
ing arranged for the event.
Theffair Is to be given under the
direction of Professor Emil Enna, of
Portland,
At 6 o'clock Tuesday evening-, at the
Baptist church occurred the marriage
of Maybelle E. Pilkington 'to Daniel
Hogan, Rev. Willis E. Pettibone, of
ficiating. The ceremony was witnessed
by Mrs. Hogan, of Bolton, mother of
the- groom ,and Mr. and Mrs. John
Melvin. Mr. and Mrs. Hogan are both
well known young people in Oregon
City and vicinity. Mr. Hogan is an
employee of the Crown Willamette;
Mrsi Hogan taught last year in the
Bolton school. After spending a few
days at the coast, they will make their
home at West Linn.
anniversary, and als6 birthday anni
versary of Mrs.' Henningsen.
Plans were made by Mr. and Mrs.
Henningsen to have as their guests
on a motoring trip Mr. and Mrs. Wal
ter Bennett, Mr. and Mrs. . Leonard
Lageson, where they were to enjoy
a sumptuous repast, but owing to the
jnclemency of the weather it was de
cided to have the affair at the Bennett
home, where Mrs. Lageson and Mrs,
Bennett pleasantly surprised the Hen-
ningsen when they were invited
the Bennett home, which was beauti
fully decorated with Caroline Testout
and Karl Frau Druschki roses, the
color scheme being pink and white,
carried throughout the rooms of the
Bennett residence.
During the evening Mrs. Henning
sen was again taken by surprise when
she -was presented with an uniquj
gift, with poem attached, a composi
tion of Mrs. Bennett, .later presented
with handsome cut glass gifts in hon
or of the crystal wedding anniversary.
A toast was given by Mr. Henning
sen, when he. presented his wife with
a beautiful wrist watch. ,
Present were Mr and Mrs. Henry
Henningsen, Mr. " and Mrs. Leonard
Lageson, Mr. and Mrs. Walter Bennett,
Mrs. Roba Docksteter and Conrad
Emerson.
Dr. Gladys Anderson, who has been
connected with the Drs. Eaton during
the past year, was the guest ot honor
at a social affair at the home of Mr,
and Mrs. John Eticheson, Washington
and 2nd, Monday evening. Dr. Ander
son is returning to her home at Ellehs-
burg, Wash. Her marriage to Dr. Jack
Crandall will occur during the sum
mer. Both Dr. Anderson and Dr.
Crandall are graduates of the College
of Oesteopathic Physicians and Sur
geons of Los Angeles, Cal. Dr. Crand
all is at present practicing at Ash
land, Or.
Dr. Anderson nas made herself a
large place In the life of the Baptist
church of our city, having been the
editor In chief of the Calendar, and
also an active member of the Philathea
class, who planned ,the "surprise''-
affair Monday evening. Dr. Anderson
was presented with Swreral beautiful
pieces of silver.
Those attending were Dr. Ruth
Eaton, Mrs. Hue Matheson, Miss Addie
Wright, Miss Golden Covey, Miss Opal
McKenzfte, Mrs. Ruth, Martin, Mrs
Kelso, Mrs. A. E. Rugg, Helen Rugg,
Mrs. Willis E. Pettibone, Miss Mar-
iguarlte Krummel, Miss Bista Davis,
Miss Elenora Schiewie, Mr. and Mrs.
Eticheson, Kenneth Eticheson, Althea
Zwicker, of Oregon City; Mrs. Helen
Foster and Miss Myrtle Trogan of
Portland, cousins of Dr. Anderson.
TWO JUDGMENTS ASKED
Miss Virginia Shaw of tiiis city, who
Is attending Washington State colleg
and who is enrolled in the school of
physical education was presented with
a crimson "V" sweater in the last
weeW of the college year...
To receive this distinction at the
State college the student, must make
three teams and be chosen for two
all-star teams.
Miss Shaw won her crimson "W
in one semester which is an unusual
short time. She played on both bas
ketball and baseball teams and was
chosen as all-star forward in bas
ketball and all-star pitcher in base
ball. She also completed eight nine-
mile hikes which made her eligible
for the cross-country team.
Merle Yexley Given
Position as Teacher
Mrs G. C. Dallas, formerly ot Da
mascus, was in Oregon City the firr.t
of the week, where she transacted
business. Mrs. Dallas is now making
her home in Portland.
P. J. Erickson, of this city, who has
been visiting his son and daughter
Charles and Hilma Sandee, at Scap-
poose, returneed home Monday .aner
a two weeks aDsence.
Mrs! Agnes Buckley, rural school
supervisor, has been caled to Wapa
to, in eastern Oregon, by the illness
of her sister.
Ms Edifj Samuelson, of Canby,
wa in this city Satu'da, here she
vn-'ted with 1-''if..
John J. Jones, of Colton, was among
those to transact business here on
Monday.
Amarriage license was issued--Fri-
day to Mark C. Woods, 25. and Helen
Rebecca, 21. Woods' home Is in Kel
Mr. and-Mrs. Hilgers and daughter .so. Wash, and his bride comes from
visited Wllholt Sunday. I i-aritpiace.
OREGON AGRICULTIIR M, COL
LEGE. Corvallis, June 17. Miss Merle
Yesley of Oregon City, hag been ap
pointed as teacher ot home econom
ics in the Alsea . high school
June graduates of the college are
having no difficulty in getting teach
ing positions. Twenty appointments
made this week have been announced
by the sichool of vocational education
SELSBY ELECTED D'RECTOR
The Mount Pleasant school district,
No. 43, Monday elected J. S. Selsby
school director to succeed A. E. 'King,
whose term expires. Mrs. A. C. War
ner was. elected eierk. Thirty-five
votes were cast in the election.
MARRIAGE LICENSE ISSUED
Action ty foreclose two chattel
mortgages was started in the circuit
court Thursday when F. W. Bittner
filed a complaint against Harry Bitt
ner and E. D. Boylan, his co-partner
in the Oregon City Foundry company.
He desires to collect payment upon
two promissory notes in the sume of
$1925 and $1540.
Suit was filed by W. F. Hankel
against E. S. Ralston and A. J. Beck
er to recover $600 alleged to be due
upon the purchase of a 3Vi-ton trailer
an,j Fairbanks-Morse engine ,in addi
tion to $25 damages.
JUSTICE ASSESSES FINES
A Swanson, arrested by Constable
Fortune for assault and battery Tues
day, plead guilty in Justice Noble's
court and was fined $15. He com
mitted the assault upon M D. Chind
gren.
Two traffic violators were fined.
Harold D. Vavandi paid $5 for running
without lights and William Wells paid
$10 fof driving without a license.
TWO RECEIVE LICENSES
Marriaige licenses were Issued Tues
day to two couples. Joseph Dahl-
man, 45, of Milwaukie, took out a li
cense to marry Johanna E. Milton, 41,
of the same place. James E. Lund,
57, of Kendall and Anna C. Hansen,
43, of Bell Station were given a mar
riage certificate.
rUm'eRY FUNERAL HELD
The funeral services oi the late Wil
ljam Rumery wer6 held from the fain-
ily home at Maple Lane Wednesday
afternoon with Rev. M. T. Wire, paa-
tor of the Methoist church, officiat
ing. The Masonic order of which Mr.
Rumery was a member, was repres
ented and took part in the services
Rev. Wire sang two solos. The ser
vice at the late home of the deceased
were followed by a brief service at
the crematorium at Sellwood, where
the remains were cremated.
MARRIAGE LICENSE ISSUED
A marriage license was issued Mon
day to Monroe Hill, 63, of Downer,
and Ida Gaylord, 52, of Milwaukie..
The home of Mr. and Mrs. W. A
Holmes of Parkplace, was the scene
of a beautiful June wedding on the
afternoon of the 12th, when the
younger daughter of the family, Rita
Marie Holmes, was married to Lester
Paul Brunner .also of Parkplace.
The ceremony was performed in
the presence of relatives and a few
intimate friends by Rev. Herbert
Gould Crocker, who used the beautiful
and impressive ring ceremony.
Immediately" preceding the cere
mony Miss Marie Friedrich, of Park
place, sang in her usual charming
manner , A Wonderful wgnt in June
and "At Dawning," accompanied on
the piano by Miss Katherine Brunner,
sister of the bridegroom
Miss Helen R. Brunner, also sister
of the bridegroom, then took her place
at the piano, and played most Impres
sively "Lohengrin's Wedding March,"
as the bridal party took its place at
the rear of the double parlors. The
two columns were entwined with sweet
briar and maiden hair ferns.
The bride was beautiful in a hand
some gown or Alice blue georgette
crepe and carried a shower bouquet of
white sweet peas and Cecil Brunner
rose buds.
She was preceded by little Gene
vieve Himler daintily attired in whito
organdie, who scattered pink and
white petals in the pathway of the
bride. Following' was the bride's maid.
Miss Helen Lucas .cousin of the bride,
who was becomingly gowned in pink
organdie and carried pink and white
sweet peas.
Mr. Brunner was atended by Mark
C. Woods, of Vancouver, Wash.
The home of Mr. and Mrs. Holmes
was beautifully decorated tor the oc
casion with a profusion of piDk roses,
sweet briar and maiden hair ferns. ,
After the wedding ceremony the
guests were served with a dainty
lunch . Serving were Mrs Felth, Miss
Grace Malo, Miss Laura Brunner,
Eleanor Pope and Hazel Felth.
The bride is a popular and accom
plished young lady, having been a suc
cessful teacher for five years in the
public schools of Clackamas and Co
lumbia counties and for sc-me time has
been director and soloist of the Con
gregational church choir of this city,
Mr. Brunner is the youngest son ot
Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Brunner ,of Park
place, and is always active in com
munity affairs and holds a responsible
position as dyer for the Oregon City
Manufacturing company.
The young couple will make their
home in Parkplace.
Tkose attending the wedding were:
Mr. and Mrs W. A. Holmes, Mr. and
Mrs Joseph Brunner, Misses Kather
ine, Helen and Laura Brunner, Mr. and
Mrs. Clarence Brunner, Mr. and Mrs.
H. A. Bonn Mr. and Mrs. F. E Lucas.
Mr. and Mrs. C. F. Lucas, Mr. and Mrs
W. T Lucas, Miss Helen l.ucas. Mark
Woods, Harrison and Webster Lucaa,
Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Roake, Mis Marie
Friedrich, Miss Grace Malo, Rev. and
Mrs. Herbert Crocker, -Mrs. Felth,
Hazel Felth. Eleanor Pope.
Mrs. Alfred Cook, nee Miss Bess
Warner, entertained in a most charm
ing manner at" the home of her pr
ents, Mr. and Mrs. Warner on Eighth
and Madison streets Friday evening in
honor of Miss Louise Walker, of this
city, whose marriage to Thomas
Knick, will be an early event. The af
fair was in the form of a miscellan
eous shower, when- the guest of honor
was presented with many handsome
and useful gifts.'
The assistant hostesses, as well as
the hostess and guests attending were
former members of an organization of
this city known as the ."U-GO-I-GO
Club " The assistant hostesses were
Miss Louise Huntley, Miss Erna Pet
zold, Miss Florence White and Miss
Evelyn Harding.
Five hundred was enjoyed early in
the evening, when high score was
held by Mrs. Lee Bequeath, of Port
land, formerly Miss Eulalie Schuebel,
of this city, who was presented wit':
the prize.
Following cards little two-year-old
Thomas Warner Cook, soa of Mrs. Al
fred Cook, recently arriving here with
his parents, entered the living room
drawing a beautifuly decorated wagon.
owned by the youngster. Caroline
Testouts were used most artistically
in decorating the vehicle, which con
tained the many handsome gifts for
Miss Warner. Much enthuisasm man
ifested by the bride-elect as each pack
age was opened by her and cf
great interest to the guests. The
youngster, after entering the room
made an appropriate address when
he presented the wagon of gifts to
Miss Walker.
The dining room 'was in marigolds
and California poppies, the color
scheme being- yellow, while the living
room color scheme was pink, when
Caroline Testout roses were used
most effectively.
Attending were Miss Louie Walk-r.
Miss Florence White, Miss Erna Pet-
zold, Miss Evelyn Harding, Miss
Heltn Loviett, Miss June Charman.
Miss Marie Walker, Miso Alice Hol-
man. Mrs F. W. Cireenman, Mrs. ai
ired Cook, Mrs. Thomas Warner, Mrs.
J. H. Walker. Mrs. Lester Brunner, of
this city; Miss Louise Huntley, Mrs.
COOPERATIVE
MARKETING. FOR
FRUIT IS PLAN
ICALMANTO
STUDY RODENTS HERE
mi - t. - . .
j. ue urgamzauou ot tne fruit "-row
ers of Claeiitmas county into a coon- Experimental , work in the control
erative marketing association, similar I ' rodent pests is being conducted
to those in existence among the wheat I here this week under the direction o
and wool growers is th; purpose to I K- M- rguson, or tne u. c. moiogic-
ivntca tne f.ichi agri'iiil-urii; agent's aj survey department. Mr. Ferguson
office and farm bureau has pledged it WH1 spend the remainder of the
self, in line with establishment of the month in Clackamas county making a
Oregon Cooperative council, formed special study of pocket gophers and
during Farmers' week at the O. A. C. watching the Tesult of poisoning ex-
1L- idea, according to Walter A. periments.
Holt, county agent who attended the Oregon, - according to Mr Ferguson
meetings at the college last week, has has "more trouble with rodent pests
long been in the minds of the local than any similar area in the country,
farmers, but until , recently, with the The damage that these animals do Is
panizatio.- cf a ce'ilrjii cooperative 1 so great, and of so varied a nature
council, there has never been, tie -.'i-1 that it is almost impossible to fig-
V - jnity to carry o tt tile project. The I ure- East of the Mississippi, ther?
ruit industry ia Caofcainas rounty I ara comparativteiy Jew varieties of
ci:n'5 ts to millions an -.'uallv. accord- rodents, but in the west a complete
ing to Mr. Holt, but it is totally unor- survey of the number of species has
ganized. Marketing associations have never been made, although the sub-
existed among the wool men,- wheat I Ject of considerable investigation.
growers, dairy, poultry and bte men I New Sped man Found
and mint igrowers, but the orchard The distinguishing feature of the ro-
and small fruit men have never n-1 dent is the large double incisor, or
otrtaken to solvr, their problems mu- teeth which protrude from both upper
ual'y. - . - I and lower jaw. Beavers, gophers.
Problems to Be Solved squirrels and such animals are all
The perfection of this organization placed in this class.
is expected to take the greater part- of Mr. Ferguson's experiments will be
next year, and its benefitsi will not be I mainly with fthe Willamette valley
felt until the harvest time of the fol and the Oregon pocket gopher. He
lowing season. As an example of recently sent In a gopher specimen
vtat type of proh'em can easily be never seen in the Portland office be-so-ved
thrcu-;i collective luurktint; fore. It was shipped to Washington,
i Ho!t citej the unorganized 'cr.nJi but due to the fact that it was crush-
of the st.-awbery market at pres- ed in transit, it could not be identified.
ent. Few of the growers are able I It is believed that the specimen was
to send their produce any further than of the Oregon Pocket gopher family.
Portland, witn the result that the Mr. Ferguson will attempt to obtain
market has droppeed to a point that is further specimens of this animal.
below a just normal pr'ci. With a Extensive work toward the eradica
cooperative system, th ) market could tion of these pesfs is being carried on
be enlarged to include the entire throughout the . state Over 1000
west, bringing about greater distritu-1 pounds of poison has been used by
tion, and a more uniform price deter- farmers over Clackamas .county. This
mined through a wider selling scope. I is enough to kill 150,000 squirrels. In
The organization of a fruit-growers' 1 Lane county enough poison to kill
association for this county will come .150,000 squirrels has been used
under the Oregon Cooperative coiin- by farmers. Conservatice estimates
cii, just organizea, tinai policies lor piace tne actual number killed at 7c
which were outlined at a second meet. 000, and the saving due to this work
ing held in Portland yesterday. The at $37,500. The average estimate is
council is purely adWaory, but its ap- 1 that during a season, one squirrel will
proval or rejection of the policies of damage $1 In crops and grain. One
local marketing organizations will animal can eat a bushel of wheat, in
have considerable weight over the I addition to the crop he destroys by
lieict or tne noTtnwest and the state, eating the stalk.
Spence on Council I Many Attempts Fail
C. E. Spence, of Beaver Creek, mas- Many of the attempts at the eradi-
ter of the Oregon State Grange, is cation of this pest have been innef-
among the directors of the newly or- fectual, according to Mr. Ferguson,
ganized' body. Other members of the I because the proper methods were not
council are: used "You can't catch gophers ia
George A. Mansfield, presideut of fa mole trap, and you can set a gopher
the State Farm Bureau federation; Dr. 1 trap from now 'til doomsday and
H. Macpherson, director of the mark-1 never get a mole," he said. Yet, this
et bureau at O- A. C-; U. L. Upson, is often the method tried to rid the
manager ot the Pacific Cooperative I land of these pests.
tin 11 ItT-V TVIYWIIll-S - A H KhlimwflV I RT.i rV l 1
r , - - -- i l. vji n. m viinjitniii;:
president of the Farmers union; Rob-1 county wil be confined to trapping
ert Pauus, manager of thfc Oregcn I gophers, to be used as specimens for
u rowers cooperative association; j. I further studv. On of tha mat th.Wc
D. Mickle, representative of the Ore
gon Dairymen's league; R. A. Ward,
nanager of the Oregon Wool and Mo
hair Growers' cooperative association;
Vic H. Smith, manager of the Ore
gon Grain Growers, 'association; the
manager ot the Oregon Mint Growers'
association; a representative of the
Oregon Cooperative Hay Growers' as
sociation; Paul V. Maris, director of
the college extension sen ice; E. E
Faville, chairman of the agricultural
to be done here is the definite settling
of the localities in which different
types of pests are to be found. In
many cases, says Mr. Ferguson, these
will overlap, but an attempt If. to be
made to circumscribe the territory in
which each species is found, so that
the farmers! may be certain as to
with just which type of rodent they
have to contend.
Lee Bequeath, Mrs. Henning Carlson, I committee of the Portland Chamber
iMjr. land Mrs. Henry Henningsen
were gusts of honor Thursday evening
June 16th, when a number of their
friends celebrated their 15th wedding
Miss Hazel Bowie, of- Portland.
Miss Belle Mattley, daughter of Mr
and Mrs. J. H. Mattley, of this cit
surprised her many friends in this
city when she married Hugo W. Klein,
prominent young man of Nehalem.
The wedding, which was solemnized
at Oakland, California, June 10th, was
performed by Rev. Francis J. Van
Horn, pastor of the Congregational
church of Oakland, where Miss Matt
ley has taught for the past year in
the high school.
Mr. and Mrs. Klein have been spend
ing their honeymoon at Monterey,
Calif., and will arrive here the first
of the week to spend a few days with
the parents of the bride and other rel
atives, when they will leave for Ne
halem, where they are to make their
home, and where Mr. Klein is en
gaged in business!.
The bride is an accomplished young
lady, and a graduate from the Oregon
Agricultural Colleige,- formerly a res
ident of Corvallis After completing
her course at the college she engaged
in teaching school, following her pro
fession ever since, naving taugnt m
the Oregon City schools . She has also
taught in The Dalles, Oregon; Walla
Walla, Wash.; Venice, California. She
has many friends in Oregon City, as
well as in other places where she has
followed her profession.
Hugo Klein, who is a prominent
young man of Tillamook county, is
director of the Tillamook Industrial
Incorporation.
Three Are Fined For'
Traffic Violations
Two speeders were arrested by Of
ficer Long Sunday" night, and were
convicted in Judge Noble's court Mon
day morning.
. E. H. Lorenz was fined $5 for trav
eling at the rate of 38 miles an hour
along the "Pacific highway.
Jesse A. Digman was fined $10 and
costs for doing 40 miles an hour on
Molalla avenue. .
Verne Bunch, arrested Saturday
night for driving a truck without a
license was fined -$15. Fine for this
offense is an addition to the amount
which must bo paid for license if the
driver Intends to continue operation
of his -machine.
JUDGMENTS ARE ASKED
Two complaints, asking judgments
in minor sums were filed in the
clerk's office Tuesday. Albert Ber
q.uists asks a judgment of $761.01
against Burton W- Simmons. Thir
amount Is alleged to be due upon
farming supplies and cattle.
The First National Bank of Sheri
dan started an action to recover $200
with $50 interest and attorneys' fees
upon a note alleged to be due from
Charles Kaufman.
of Commerce: a representative of the
State Bankers' association, and a rep
resentative of "any other cooperative
association now in existence or any
than may subsequently be organized.
Farmers week at O. A. c. was at
tended by 12 representatives from
Clackamas county. They are W. A.
Holt, county agent; O. R. Daugharty,
president of the farm bureau; Mrs
Woman Makes-First
Western Visit at Age
of 82; Likes Oregon
Mrs. J. B. Crooks, aunt of Mrs. Ed
ward Van Auken, whose home is in
Sioux City, Iowa, accompanied by
Mrs. Frankie Marvin, of that city, and
John Gaffney, secretary of the farm Miss Dolly Hollenbeck, sisters of Mrs.
bureau; C. E. Spence. master of the vau AUKen amveed m uregon Uity
state grange; Mrs.L. Purccil, county a tevr davs where they are re
club leader: Ernest Berger. W' W. BialnS at the home of Mr and Mrs.
Harris, E. C. Brown, Mr. and Mrs. Edward Van Auken, of 712 Duane
DeBok and A. Cherrick.
Hartman Dies From
street.
Mrs. crooks, who is 82 years of age,
hut appearing many years younger, is
still hale and hearty, and is making
5tVlr rvP PavaliT-cJe her tlTSt visit west of Nebraska, Since
JtiWJVC JX X OXclxy ai-riviner in Oregon sha savs she feels
just getting out and calling out for
George Hartman diei at the home joy, for the climate is appealing ti
of his brother, Chris Hartmen, of Elev- her. During a visit of Mr. and Mrs.
imth and Center streets Thursday Van Auken at Mrs. Crook's home in
morning at 8:30 o'clock from a stroke Iowa last year, they tol her of tho
of paralysis. I wonders of Oregon, and Mrs. Crooks
Mr. Hartman suffered from his first
ptroke about two and one-half years
ago at Oakland, California, and ow
ing to ill health came to Oregon City
in March, 1921, where he has since
visited at the home of his. brother and
the latter's family. He suffered from
the second stroke Tuesday, June 14.
at 12 o'clock, and failed to recover
irom its effects.
George Hartman was a native of
Switzerland and was 67 years of age.
He came to the United States when
i 7 years of age in company with his
brother, John, of Denver, Colorado
After residing at Denver a number
of years, he later went to Oakland,
Califonia, where he has since resided
ents, Hans and Anna Christina Barn-
Deceased was a member of the Ma
sonic order of Denver, Oolo., and he is
survived by his brothers, Chris Hart
man, of this city; John Hartman, of
Denver, Col.; Jacob, August and Luci
Hartman, of Switzerland. His par
ents, Hans aand Anna Christina Barn
ara Hartman, died many years ago in
Switzerland.
THREE COUPLES ASK FOR
DISSOLUTION OF MARRIAGE
Three suits for divorce were filed
Thursday with the circuit court. Al
leging desertion, Mina Rynerson, of
Portland, asks a separation decree
decree from C. M. Rynerson. No
property rights are involved.
Goldie May Shape, a resident ot
Marion county has filed a complsfirit
charging her husband, Claude Clayton
Clarke, with desertion, and asking $50
a month alimony, with an additional
$35 a month for the care of her two
children, Marvin, aged 3 and Doro
thy, aged 18 months, the custody of
whom she desires. '
A. M. Scott, of Washington county,
asked a divorce on the "plea of inconv
patibility of his wife, Nellie R. Scott.
He asks the custody of his son, Wal
ter, 10 years Of aga.
says she is not disappointed ; instead
she is overjoyed. She had dreams, cf
a few rose bushes here and there,
but declares that she did not know
thetre were miles . of the beautiful
flowers, . and is planning on getting
photographs of some to tak back
home to show just what Oregon City
has in the way of rose gardens For
the present she is visiting her broth
er, M. A. Hollenbeck. a brother two
years older, who is also enjoying good
health, and where Mrs. Crooks will
remain for several weeks, returning
to Oregon City.
Mrs. Frankie Marvin is also making
her first visit here, and is as favor
ably impressed with Oregon City as
her aunt.
Miss Dolly Hollenbeck, . who has
made her home at the Van Auken
residence before going to Brookings.
South Dakota, a year ago, has been
visiting her brother, Wilkms Hollen
beck and will remain here.
Mr and Mrs. Van Auken accompan
ied by relatives, went to Newberg last
Saturday, returning Saturday even
ing. '
ADMINISTRATRIX APPOINTED
Louise P. Joerg, wife cf Frank J
Joerg. who died intestate in Colum
bia county June 8, was yesterday ap
pointed administratrix of her hus
band's estate. The estate is valued
at a total of $4200, and there Is one
hejr besides Mrs. Joerge, Cloyce, a
son 16 years of age. Joerg at the
time of his death was 43 years of age
The family resides in Marquam.
PAUL STAHL INDICTED
An indictment against Paul Stafcl,
charging him with the assault of I
Steurnagel with intent to kill was re
turned yesterday by the circuit court
grand jury.: Stahl, whose home Is in
Oswego, is in custody here.