OREGON CITY ENTERPRISE. FRIDAY, JULY 8, 1921.
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LOCALS
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A party from Red land composed of
Miss Annie Hindle, Alva Bonney, Jes
sie, Eugene, Chester and Edna Bonney
and Jack Hindle, left that place Sat
urday morning for their first trip over
the scenic highway They went with
filled lunch baskets and thoroughly
enjoyed the day.
Magic Month of June
' A
Scores Hard for Cupid;
Divorces Prove Few
Mrs. Josephone Fields, former resi
dent of Oregon City, now engaged in
the millinery business in California,
writes to friends in this city that she
is leaving on an extensive eastern
trip. Among the places she is to visit
will be New York, where Fhe will be
the guest of relatives, Miss Fields
ha san exclusive millinery establish
ment in San Francisco.
Dr. and Mrs. H. W. Freeze and
daughter, Alice, left Sunday morn
ing for a trip into Eastern Oregon.
They will visit friends at Stanford and
will enjoy fishing on the Deschutes
river. Dr. Freeze will spend his. week's
vacation on the fishing trip. During
their absence their home will be in
charge of Mr. and Mrs. F. L McGill
and daughter, Maude, recently arrived
from Anacortes, Wash. Mr. MeGill
and family are on a two months' mo
toring trip and are to visit many of
the resortg before returning to their
home.
In spite of the divorce courts, the
merrie month of June shows a favor
ing toward cupid.
During the past month the local
clerk's office has issued 41 marriage
licenes and filed 21 divorce cornpaints.
Ordinarily, the average of the office
is one divorce complaint and one mar
riage license every day.
The change int he ratio, accordiug
to Arsistant County clerk. Guy Pace,
is probably due to the fact that the
circuit court has not been called very
often this month, and, he adds with
a smile, "It's June."
Faith in the magic of the summer
month is restored. Last June the
records showed 47 divorce, while cu
pid's batting average was a round 30
And as Pace smilingly makes out a
license or a bashful suitor, and mom
seldom accepts a complaint for d
vorce. he reflects that the world is
probably getting better.
Attorney and Mrs. Dean Butler aud
son, Orville ,of Oak Grove, accom
panied by Dr. and Mrs. Frank Butler
of Portland, the former brother of
Attorney Butler, left Sunday mornina
for their motoring trip through Yel
lowstone Park. They are making the
trin through Prineville, where they
are to visit Mrs. Butler's parents, Mr.
and Mrs. Noble. They will also visit
Burns and other places before reach
ing their destination. They will be
gone for about a month, and are
prepared to camp.
DR. NORRIS
DEAD; WAS
ILL A YEAR
charge made against
vocational schools
denied cross
Oregon Training Courses Are
Successful, Says Local
Secretary.
That the vocational training schools
for ex-service men, operated by the
government ,are inefficient and "fitt- j
ing square pegs into round holes" is
denied by the local branch of the Red
Cross. Miss Ciss Barclay Pratt, local
social secretary, who has had charge
of practically all of the cases from
Clackamas county has nothing but
praise for the work of the schools
in Oregon, in response to the accu
sations made in "Washington Wednes
day that the schools are operated in
efficiently. The charge is made generally
Dell Siler, mother of the bride, and
Mr. and Mrs. M. D. Chindgren the
former brother of the bridegroom.
The "Come If You Can" Club of the
Willamette Rebekah Lodge of this city.
enjoyed a picnic in the Oregon City
Automobile Park (Canemah Park)
On Friday evening, July 1st, Mrs. Wfesaay evening, proving a most
Ruth Boylan, daughter of Mr. and Mrs
. E. Parker, and Graydon L. Pace,
son of J. L. Pace, of this city were
united in marriage at the home of Rev.
and Mrs. Melvile T. Wire.
The ceremony was performed in the
presence of immediate relatives of
the contracting parties.
The bride was becomingly attired
in a navy blue traveling suit, and her
corsage bouquet was of sweet peas.
Following the ceremony the young
couple left on a brief honeymoon,
later going to the beach. They are to
make their home on Twelfth and Jef
ferson streets, Oregon City.
enjoyable affair
There were 40 members of the or
der partaking of the dinner prepared
on the gas stoves recenty Installed for
the conveniences of the campers or
those deiring to picnic on the ground.
Dinner was served on the prettilv
decoiated, long tables arranged i-a
the pavilion.
The evening was devoted to dancing.
when music being furnished by Victro-
la, added to the pleasure of the
evening.
Helens Court, Portlajnd, Wednesday
afternoon.
The affair was attended by about 40
women, members of ta.e Daughters of
the American Revolution, from various
parts of the state, Mrs. Pope and Mrs
Cartlidge, both members of the local
organization.
During the afternoon Mrs. Keating
gave a most interesting account of her
recent trip to Washington, D. C, when
she was a delegate to the Daughters of
the American Revolution congress,
which was held in the beautiful me-
NOSE DIVES and
TAIL SPINS
(BY W. W Woodbeck)
"Consistency, thou are a jewel."
A few days ago an admirer
Of this column
Insisted that we were
Somewhat inclined to socialism,
That we were so radical
That we were anarchistic
Mr. and Mrs. Livy Stipp, who have
been visiting in Sookane. Wash., as
guests of Mr. and Mrs. Thompson,
have gone to Yellowstone Park, where
they have accompanied Mr. and Mrs.
Lee Caufield. Mr. Caufield is a broth
er of Mrs. Stipp with whom she and
her husband will visit before return
ing here. Mrs. Stipp has been spend
ing several weeSs with her sister, Mr3
Thompson, formerly Miss Ethel Cau
field, of Oregon City.
Mr. and Mrs. William Rail and son.
Everette, left Friday for Seattle,
Wash., where they are to spend about
two week svisiting with the latter'a
sister, Mrs. Bullou . They are making
the trip b yautomobile, and will enjoy
a number of side trips before return
ing here.
Mrs. E. J. Dungey, who has been
in the Oregon City hospital for about
three W-eek?i has returned to Jier
home somewhat improved. Mrs. Dun
gey, one of the well known pioneers of
this city, has been ill for about a year,
and went to the institution for about
medical care."
George Armstrong, pioneer resident
of Redland, who is favorably known
throughout Clackamas county, was in
Oregon Cty on business Saturday.
Mr. Armstrong says thai the apple
crop is looking favorable at the pres
ent t'.me and that the arm of Friday
evening va sa great benefit to 'the
growing crops.
Mrs! Harriet Calvert, who has been
enjoying a two weeks' vacation in
Southern Oregon as a guest of Mr.
and Mrs. Prcck, has returned to Or
egon City. Mrs. Calvert arrived in
time to enjoy an- outirg with Mr. cul
vert and Mr- and Mrs. Tothman of
Portland, leaving here Saturday eve
ning and pitching camp in the Upper
Eagle Creek country ,one of the most
picturesque spots. Fishing was good
and a large number of trout were
served on the menu during the ont-:ng.
Wiliam -Knight, Ctnby, ex-sheriff
of Clackamas county, and who served
for over 40 years as school clerk at
Canby, was in Oregon City on busi
ness pertaining to the schools of
Canby Tuesday. While here Mr.
Knight visited some of his old time
friends. This is the fii-st time he
has; visited Oregon city for some
time.
C. A. White, a well known sawmill
man of Hoff, and former employe of
the Crownj-Willamettb Paper com
pany, was in Oregon City on business
Tuesday. While here he visited his
parents. Mr and Mrs. A. M. White,
of Thirteenth and Main streets. Mr.
White says that the sawmill will close
at that place within a few weeks but
so far has not decided as to his fu
ture plans. While here ho also visit
ed among some of his friends.
Free Service Under
Bonus Bill Offered
Dr. John William Norris, promin
ent pioneer physician, city heath of
ficer of this city, and county phy
sicion, died at the family residence
at 414 Promenade avenue, Oregon
City, Thursday morning at 9:30
o'clock, after an illness of one year..
Dr. Norris was born at Pekm, Taz
well county, Illinois, about 65 miles
from Chicago, January 21. 1844, and
was the son of the late John Pollard
and Elizabeth Borden Noriis. At the
age of 18 years he entered the army
during the Civil war, Augut 14, 1862.
and served with Company A, 108th
Illinois Infantry. He was engaged in
nine battles, among these were Cham
pion Hill, Mission Ridge, Vicksburg
and Gun Town. He was honored
when his name was engraved on a
handsome white marble monument at
Vicksburg, with others engaged in
the capture of that city.
Held Meutenanqy.
Dr. Norris received his honorable
discharge from the service at Vicks
burg in August, 1865. Entering the
service at a private, he was second
lieutenlant (when receiving his dis
charge, his commission being signed
by the governor of Illinois, Governor
Ogleby. His captain was Jchn W.
Plummer, and his commander Colonel
Chas Turner.
Dr. Norris took a course in medicine
at Rush Medical college, Chicago, Il
linois, and was a student of that in
stitution during the big Chicago fire
Completing his course at the college,
be followed hi3 profession, and ar
rived in Oregon City in May. 1873. In
3 876 he married Mary Bailey Diller
of this city. They have made their
home here where unusual interest in
the welfare of the city has been taken.
Dr Norris served as councilman for
tivo terms and it was while serving
as a councilman tnat trie water sys
tem was installed In this city, ac
complished largely through his ef
forts.
Friends Deeply Grieved.
Dr. Norris. was a man of high char
cter and performed many acts of
charity during his residence in this
city, and was favorably known
throughout the state, having many
friends, who regret to hear of hi-
fieath .
Deceased was a member o the Ma
sonic lodge and A. O. U. W. of this
city.
Dr. Norris is survived by his wife,
a daughter, Mrs. Daisy Shinriler cf
f.an Francisco, Calif., a son, Dr. E
Ttae Norris of Bend. Oregon; a son,
Edward Diller of Seattle; a grandson.
Donald Norris of this city; and also
a grandson, Norris Shindler, of Oak
land, Calif., who was a lieutenant dur
ing the world war, serving in France.
A greatgrandchild, , James Norris, of
Oakland, also survives.
Dr. E. Rae Norrs and wife arrived
here Wednesday morning from Bend.
Old Veteran Visits.
A visitor- the veteran physician had
was an old comrade of the Civil war
and member of his company, was G
W.i Wonacott of Gresham, Oregon,
who visited the Norris home Wednes
day morning, when both talked of
Civil War days. He also leaves his
brothers, Frank and Alfonso Norris,
and a sister, Dr. Fithian Miller, all
of Illinois.
The young people of the Christian
church of Gladstone held their annual
The bride, is a popular Clackamas I Sunday school picnic on the banks of
county teacher and active in the work lne Clackamas river Monday evening,
of the local Methodist church. Previ- Games and music were enjoyed, and
ous to her marriage she was the guest latef all enjoyed swimming,
of honor of several social functions. Mesdames Fox, Kyler and Miranda
TIT T To nrt oAn vf T T T- t iiara ill o nMi-i -
against the vocational training work, t "V W8'' "r 7"""'
that it does not consult the wishes of rnTn rf"dent Oregon City, saw Coffee buns, roasted wam.es and
'service rhirino- tha ,1 - An. mnrshniflllnirct u-arA carmi
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returning to Oregon City took an ac- Those enjoying the afternoon and
tive interest in the Boys' Scouts, di- evening were Misses Vaatrice and
recting their military tactics, and ao- Vivian Ranch, Leona and Dorothy Fox.
companying them on their hikes. He Ruth and Lila Lund, Genna and Verna
is an active member of the Methodisst Miranda, Mildred aifcl Dorothy Kyler,
church. Mabele Whitcomb, Dorothy Shearer.
Erma Roache, Dorothy Barlow, Eunice
A pretty wedding ceremonv took -Tones, and Claudine Fox. Messrs. Ver-
place at the home of Rev. and Mrs. non and Delbert Chandler, Alfred
the men and that in order to take
advantage of the training they are
forced to enter lines of work which
they do not like.
Many Men Helped.
The vocational work is open to all
men who have been disabled in the
service. Between 35 and 40 of them
have been placed . in. Oregon from
Clackamas county, according to Miss
Pratt, and in every instance they are
completely Satisfied. Special ipaiins
are taken to get them into- work that
they like, so that they can be made
independent.
Miss Pratt tells of one case of a
local man who was badly wounded and
gassed. At first nothing could be
found in which he would take an in
terest. An attempt was made to send
him to an auto school, but this failed
He was started on carpentry, wood
work, and various mechanical things
but with no avail. Finally it was dis
covered that he liked weaving and ho
was placed In a school where he is
making good in this line.
State Schools Used.
The disabled men from Oregon are
being given vocational education at
the O. A. C-. Oregon, Behrke-Walker
business college, Y. M. C A. school
in Portand and the Alcock Auto
school. "In no case from here with
which we have been connected," said
Miss Pratt, "has there been anv 'mis
fit.' "
The specific accusations made
against the vocational training system
by Miss Sadie Maple before the sen
ate .investigating committee were
based upon observations made in the
East.
"In the schools in Oregon" said Miss
Pratt, "I believe that we are doing
a great work for the disabled men;
doing everything possible to put them
back on their 'own'"
The work of administration of tl-o
vocational aid is largely in the hands
of the home service section of the
American Red Cross.
Rowan, Deibert Hayward, Fred Meads,
Roy Carpenter, Ambrosa Gillisbi-.-.
Lester Kerns. Toby Wallace, Frank
Garlic, Robert Fox, Billie Cay and Mel
vine Soules.
Melville T. Wire, on Thursday after
noon, June 30th, when Violet Sizer
Esgate became the wife of Arlington
J. Johnson of Willamette.
The bride was attired in pal3
blue taffeta embellished with pink
rosebuds and she wore a white Mrs. Harve Wilson entertained with
Georgette hat. a river-beach party Tuesday at her
Mrs. Callie Sizer and Mrs. C- B- Hill country home on the Clackamas in
were witnesses of the marriage. . honor of her little nephew Kenfori
After the ceremony Mr. and Mrs. Williamsi, who, with his mother, Mrs
Johnson left for Portland and from Julia Williams, of Saattle, are visiting
there will go on a trip to the coast I at the Wilson home. Mrs. Williams
for a wedding journey. 1 and Mrs. Wilson are sisters.
vnorial hall of the organization. This I Or a bolshevik
is an annual event held during the
week of April 19th in memory of the
battle of Lexington, occuring on April
19th, 1775.
Business of the organization was
also taken up for discussion during the
afternoon and followed by a luncheon
served by the hostess.
The room of the Keating home were
beautifully decorated with varied
shades of flowers, including roses
stately gloves, and bright colored
delphiniums and canterberry bells.
The bride has been honored at sever
al social affairs previous to her mar
riage.
After enjoyitag Igames, various
stunts and swimming, a delicious
luncheon was served by the hostess.
Enjoying the party were Mrs. Wil-
The members of the Philathea class liams. airs. Wilson, Misses Veatrieo
of the Baptist church enjoyed a most and Vivian Rauch, Parker Wilson, Ken
SCHOOL BOOK
AUDIT LAW IS
TO OPERATE
Local Postmaster
To Retain Position
J. F. Clark, manager of the
Clackamas Abstract and Trust com
pany, in discussing the features of
the soldiers bonus bill and the fea
ture nroviding for a fee not to ex
ceed $10 for examining the abstract
of property offered as security for a
loan under the act, declares that the
boys who fought the battles for
America in the world war ought not
to be called upon to bear this burden
"I will gladly examine without cost
such abstracts for any Clackamas
county boys who are applicants for
a loan under this act," said Mr. Clark.
"My age prevented me from taking
an active part with the boys overseas
and I am Indeed glad to make this con
tribution an order that the tex-sol-diers
may feel their work was fully
appreciated by the home guard.
"I will, in any counties in the state
Where there is no one who will 'vol
unteer such service, perform the serv
ice without cost to those boys."
J. J. Cooke, at present postmaster
here, will remain in office until Feb
ruary 15, 1924
Under orders issued yesterday by
the postmaster general of the United
States, all postmasters at present in
office, will remain incumbent until
their term expires.
Mr. Cooke, whose administration of
the local office has been extreme
ly creditable, is entering upon his
second term in the -Dosition. His last
appointment was confirmed February
11, 1920. The term lasts four years.
The Oregon City postoffice. rated
upon the amount of business bandied,
is placed in second class. The Oregon
City postoffice is considered a model
of offices of its size and type.
Several application for the local job
were made under the understanding
that the office was to be declared vacant
Books of the school districts in
Clackamas county will be audited. The
new law, requiring that they be
checked over by an accountant, has
been made operative though an opin
ion rendered by the attorney general
When an attempt was made last
month to have an audit under the
new law the county court objected
upon the grounds that no funds ware
available to pay the bill. A meeting
of the district boundry board was held
and no arrangements could be made
for financing the audit
Under the opinion of the attorney j
'general, the expenses of the audit
must be borne by the districts them
selves. The botindry board is to have
the power to appoint an auditor ar.d
require that the books be ?ont in, and
the individual districts will foot the
bill in proportion to the amount of
time requred for each audit.
There are 142 districts in the count y.
First class districts are not included
in the bill ,the "law requiring that they
shall conduct their own audits, and
turn the report over to the boundary
board Oregon City is the ony one
that comes in this class.
At a meeting of the bo-indry board
yesterday, C. A. Chambers was ap
pointed to handle the audits. Under
the law the books must be turned over
to County School Superintendent
Brenton Veeder by the first Monday in
July Due to the holiday on this date,
they will be required next Tuesday.
Upon the passage of the law, the
riistr'ct school clerks were notified to
get their books in by tne required
date. This order was rescinded June
22. The matter was taken up with the
atorney general, and the clerks of the
several districts will again be notified
by Superintendent Veeder that the
audits are to be made.
delightful evening at the home of ths
president, Mrs. Hugh Matheson, Mon
The invitations issued had suggested
the affair would be in the form of a
ford Williams, Elmo Eby and Elvin
Wed del.
The members or Gladstone Christian
church held their annual picnic in
ricnic. This idea was carried out most Chautauqua Park Wednesday. The
'effectively in the decorations of the I musical program in the morning was
home n the form of miniature camp-1 given under the direction of Mrs.
ing grounds, swimming pools, etc. The Thomas E. Gault. A picnic lunch was
games planed for the evening also car- enjoyed by over 100 people
ried out the same idea. Rev. and Mrs. Clay, Mr. and Mrs.
Delicious refreshments were served I Thomas Gault and Eugene Vedder
by the hostess. J were among those making the affair
Those attending were Miss Opal Mc- a success. Eugene Vedder had charge
Kenzie, Miss Sophia Krol!, Miss Mar
garet Krummel, Miss Anna Smith,
Mrs. Frank Myers Mrs. Roy Smith.
Mrs. A. E. Rugg, Helen Rugg, Mrs.
Willis E. Pettibone, Miss Mae Waldron,
Miss Cora Hunt Miss Addie Wright,
Mr. and Mrs. Matheson and Mildred
Matheson.
During the absence of the teacher
of this class, Mrs Pettibone, through
-Tilly, Mrs Charles J. Tooze will have
charge.
Constable Ed. Fortune yesterday
arrested John Johnson at Canby on
charges of being drunk and disorder
ly Johnson pleaded guilty in the
justice court and was fined $25 and
i-osis-
Two decrees of divorce were Issued,
Tuesday by the circuit court They
ver Elizabeth from Stephen E Johns
and Ieonie from Theopheil De Lichte.
Divorce complaints were filed by Josie
A. against James IS. Sweeney and C.
N. against Pauline Robinson.
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Lop Eared Caseys
9 .
Can't Disturb Sleep
e
In Peaceful Waukegan
Waukegan, Illinois, which is blessed
with a main line railroad much the
same as Oregon city ,is going to be
free of the steam-injected shrieks of
a locomotive.
"No lop-eared-Casey Jones is going
to shimmy his whistle cord while I
am mayor. We've got to have quiet."
So spoke Mayor J. F. Bidinger to
day, and his words became law.
The town council backed him and
now railroad engineers can not pull
the whistle cord in the city limits.
It has been the custom for the en
gineer on the 6:09 a m. to whistle for
hisi lunch basket. Other early morning
Caseys" have communicted to their
friends by tooting
"The workmen of this town must
hve full night's Bleep," declared the
mayor."
Mrs. Winnifred Knight entertair
ed in a delightful manner at her home
in. Portland, in honor of Mrs. Lester
ITrunner, of Parkplace, formerly Miss
Marie Holmes.
The rooms of the Knight home were
prettily decorated in pink sweet peas
and Cecil Brunner rC3es arranged in
baskets. Pink and green was the
color scheme used. The table was
centered with pink sweet peas and
pink candles arranged in candelabra
added to the beauty of the table.
Places were marked with dainty hand
painted cards and tiny baskets,' adorn
ed with pink ribbon.
Darirs the afternoon Miss Grace
Barnette delighted the guests with
several violin selections. Mrs. Brun
ner sang several selections in her
charming manner.
Present were mips Grace Bamette
Mrs. Lester P.runner, Mrs. Frani:
Peckover, of Parkplace, Mrs Liei
Underahl. Mrs. Sam Arnold. Mrs. C
lTurl, Mrs. Ed. Harris, Mrs Arthur
Iandis and Mrs. Winnifred Knight.
A farewell party was given last
Tuesday evenink by Mr. and Mrs. Sam
Myers at their home in Greenpoint
in henor of Mr. and Mrs. C. A. Alex
ander and son, Harvey.
The evening was enjo.vably spent
with music, after which ice cream and
cake were served.
Present were Mr. and Mrs. C. A.
Alexander and son, Harvey, Mr. and
Mrs. T. R- Eaton and son. Robert, Mr.
and Mrs. Sam Myers and son, Lloyd,
Mr. and Mrs. Geary Brown, Mr3 A. J.
Ownbey.
Mr and Mrs. Alexander -departed
Wednesday morning for their home in
Williamsport, Pa.
Miss Bessie Davis and Concie Keai'
ney, of this city, surpriesd their many
friends in this city Thurday, when
they were united in marriage at Van
touver, Wash., with D. W. Griffin, of
this city, officiating in the presence
of a few intimate friends and relatives.
The ceremony, whieh was perforemd
according to the Sprritualistic Faith,
took place at the home of Mrs. W. I.
Scheetz of 814 B street, Vancouver,
and attending the bride was Mrs. Anna
Rath of this city while the best man
wa E. D. Bofmeyer, of Vancouver.
The marriage took jace at high noon.
. The bride, who is a most atractive
young woman, was attired in navy blue,
and wore a large picture hat. She car
ried a shower bouquet of pink sweet
peas.
After a brief honeymoon at Seaside,
Oregon, the young couple will make
their home in Oregon City. !
of the races and other snorts.
A pretty wedding took place on Wed
nesday, June 29th, when Harry A.
French, formerly of Parkplace, now of
Ashland, Oregon, and Miss Myrtle
Peterson, were married at the Peter
son home at Boring.
The impressive ring ceremony was
used in the presence of only relatives
of the contracting parties, which took
place at 2 o'clock. Following tne cer
emony a wedding dinner was served.
Among the relatives attended were
from California, Oregon City, Portland,
Boring, Oregon,- and Vancouver .Wash.
The bride was becomingly gowned in
gray silk and carried a shower bouquet
of pink sweet peas and roses.
Mrs. Frank Porter, of Dunsmuir, sis
ter of the bride, was matron of
honor, and the bridegroom was at
tended by Everette Taylor, of Van
couver, Wash., brother-in law of the
bridegroom.
The decorations, yet simple, were
beautiful in the "extreme, when daintily
tinted wild roses and Oregon grape
were used. The color scheme was pink
nnd green, and carried out throught
'he rooms of the Peterson home.
Many pretty and useful gifts were
presented to the young couple.
After a short honeymoon, which will
be spent at the beach, Mr. and Mr
French will return and will visit
Portland and Oregon City and vicinity,
where they will be guests of relatives
before departing for Ashland, Oregon,
where they are to make their future
home.
The bride is a most attractive young
woman, and is the 'youngest daughter
;t Mr. and Mrs Peterson, prominent
residents of Clackamas county, whose
farm is located near Boring. For the
past six years she has made her home
with her sister, Mrs. Frank Porter, in
Dunsmuir, and it was while there she
met Mr. French.
Mr French is well and favorably
known in Clackamas countv, having
resided at Parkplace, where he attend
ed school before leaving for California.
He served in the world war for one
and one-half years, with Company A,
32nd Engineers, and stationed over
seas. , Upon his return he took up his
residence with the Southern Pacific
Company, and is now fireman of the
company. His duties take him from
Ashland to Dunsmuir.
The regular birthday dinner for the
pleasure of members of the Women's
Relief Corps and Meade Post G. A. R.
whose birthdays occurred during the
months of May and June was served at
the Willamette hall Tuesday at 12
o'clock, and proved a most enjoyable
gathering, when seated around the
long tables were veterans of the Civil
War and their wives, other members
of the Women's Relief Corps. There
were a number of visitors from Gres
ham Relief Corps, who also enjoyed
the dinner and the meeting held in
the afternoon.
The long tables laden with good
things to eat, were prettily decorated
with cut flowers.
The handsome birthday cakes were
made by Mrs. Webster and daughter,
Miss cora Webster, of Gladstone.
The chairman of the committee, Mrs.
Amelia Martin; familiarly called "Ma"
by members of the Corps as well as by
Meade Post, haying charge of the din
ner, was presented with a handsome
cutglass vase as an appreciation of
the work she has performed as chair
man of the dinner committee for te
past five years Mfs. Anna Butler, re
cently honored with the office of de
partment chaplain, was presented with
a handsome silver berry spoon. The
prensentation address was made by
Mrs. Henry Henningsen, and respom
ed to by Mrs. Martin and Mrs. Butler.
The gifts were presented in behalf of
the dinner commititee, officers and
friends of Mrs. Martin and Mrs. But
ler. Birthdays celebrated were those of
Mrs. George A.' Harding, Mrs. Henry
Henningsen, Mrs Lemmon, Mrs Meade
and Mrs. Zartel.
The dinner committee was compos
ed of Mrs. Amelia Martin, chairmar.:
Mrs Etta Walker, JVIrs. Bessie All
dreage, Mrs. Effie Junken, Mrs. Ida
Adanison, Mrs. Edna Carpenter, Mis.
Anna 'Butler, Miss Hattie Roman.
TheVnext birthday dinner will be
served on July 26.
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Mrs "William T. Lucas, of this city,
was hostess at a daintily appointed
luncheon at the home of Mr. and Mrs.
F. E. Lucas in Parkplace Thursday eve
ning in honor of their elder daughter.
Miss Helen Lucas, at which time the
engagement of this popular voting lady
and Frank H. Champion, of this city,
was announced, the marriago to take
place this summer.
The announcement was made to a
group of intimate friends of the bride
elect in a unique m'anner. The table
was centered with a kewpie attired f-.s
n bride, an.t extending to each place
by dainty pink and white ribbons, tiny
cards announced the -engagement.
These were hidden beneath the prettily
decorated place cards, an? each
place was also marked with tiny pink
and white rosebuds.
Marguerites and ferns were used
throughout the rooms of the Lucas
home and were artistically arranged
under the supervision of Mrs. William
T. Lucas.
Attending this enjoyable affair were
Mrs. William T. Lucas, Mrs. F. E.
Lucas, Miss Margaret Beatie, Miss
Ethel Younger, Miss Eloise Alldredge.
Miss Helen Mattley. Miss Maude Lage-
son, Miss Alta Burke, of Oregon City;
Mrs. Lester Brunner (Marie Holmes".
Mrs. Frederick R. Lucas, Mrs. Frank
E. Lucas, of Parkplace; Miss Hazel
Bartholomew- Miss Willa Woodfin,
Mrs. Mark Woods (Helen Brunnerf
Mrs. Anna Lou Meyers, of Portland.
Miss Lucas and Mr. Champion aie
popular young people. The former,
who is a graduate of the Oregon City
high school, has for the past three
years, been connected wt'z the office
of the Portand Railway. Light &
Power Company, and Mr. Champion
who was in the navy during the world
war, is connected with the Oregon City
Patitnrium' He is the only son of
Mrs. Champion, of Canemah.
To express it midly.
They could not endorse
A criticism we have many times
Made orally
Regarding the system of taxation
In vogue at the present time
We have gone so far as to say
That the theory of "single tax"
Afforded a better system
Than the one we are at present
Laboring under.
We recognize the fact
.
That to err is human
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But the same man
Who critisized our views has
On at east one occasion told us
That it would be imposible
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For a city adopting single tax
To sell its securities,
That capital would shun
Such a pace,
That property would be
Confiscated.
The grass grow in the "streets,
Busines would be paralyzed.
Yet Oregon City, depite
.
The fact that the assesment rolls
Show only a little more $1(5,000
In cash and credits
.
In the entire county
Has a number of citizens
Who were eager a few months ago
To buy Edmonton bonds'
Told what a good investment
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They were
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How safe and sound,
is
Much better than
The marriage of Miss Ruth Margaret
Smith and Emerson M. Andrews wa3
solemnized at the Baptist parsonage
Tuesday afternoon, June 28th, Rev.
Willis E. Pettibone, pastor, officiated.
Miss Ruth Siler and Anton Ti.
Chindgren were united in marriage at
the Bati?t parsonage Tuesday after
noon, June 28th. Rer. Willis E. Petti,
bone, pastor, performed the marriage
ceremony in the presence Df Mrs. Rue
The members of the Epworth Lea
gue of the Methodist church gave a
shower in honor of Miss Violet Sizer
Wednesday evening', was held at the
parlors of the Methodist church.
The bride-elect was presented with
many handsome and useful gifts in
honor of the occasion.
Decorations were artistic, when
roses and Oregon grape were used.
Contests and games were among
the features of th3 evening followed
by refreshments.
Attending were Mrs. M. T. Wire,
Mrs. Sizer, Mrs Stearnes Cashing, Mrs.
Lottte Crawford, Mrs. Ruth Boylan,
Mrs. Malva Bolle, Miss Aletha Kidby,
Miss Elva Linton, Misses Madge and
Donna Warner, Miss Violet Sizer and
Miss Bernita Jack.
Mrs. B. H. Stewart
Entertains W.C.T.U.
E. L. Pope, regent of the Susannah
Lee Chapter, Daughters of the Ameri
can Revolution, of this city, and. Mrs.
Harry B. Cartlidge chairman of liquid
ation and endowment fund of the
Daughters of the American Revolution,
were among the guests at a meetiDg
of the state board of the Daughters
of the American Revolution held at the
home of Mrs. John Keating at 8 St provided while visiting the city.
Mrs. B. H. Stewart and daughters
Dorothea and Anna May Stewart of
Redland, were in this city Saturday,
wher thev came on business. Mrs.
Stewart, a member of the local W. C.
T. U-, and .who has taken active in
terest in the organization, was hostess
at the rest room of the W. C. T. U
in this city last Tuesday. On that day
there were 75 visitors at the room, and
at 12 o'clock a number were served
tea, for which a' nominal charge is
made.
Mrs Stewart's home is at Redland.
and in order to be here to take up her
duties at the rest room.she arose at
4 a. m., performing her household
duties besides doing other work iu
connection with her farm, was able t-"
reach Oregon City by 9 o'clock to take
Up her duties.. Miss Dorothea, who
acted as assistant hostess on that day,
is one of the most active girls in that
secfon, and delighted in her duties
as an assistant in the rest room.
This rest room is well patronized by
the people of Redland and that sec
tion of the county while in this city,
and Mrs. Stewart has been the means
of interesting a large number of h?r
friends of that vicinity in the room,
where they may enjoy in comfort the
chairs and couches that have been
Oregon City bonds
Maybe they did not understand
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That Edmonton has been
Under the so-called ban
Of single tax since 1908
Since that time it has grown
Frjm a city
With a population of 12,00o
To one with more than 60,000.
As large a percentage
,
Own their own homes
As in any other city in
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The dominion.
Maybe these bond buyers
Thought Enigiand,
A country that owes this country
A good many millions
She is unable to pay
And does not have single tax,
Woul l guarantee payment
Of the Edmonton bonds
This is not an argument
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For single tax
Nose Dives' only desire is to throw
A scare into the good people
Of Oregon City
So they will sell
Their Edmonton bonds
For what they may get,
Then tell Assessor William Cook
Just how much
They, are
wiling to place
On the tax rolls of the county
For there are some people
Rated' high up financially
"Who make a mighty poor showng
Horticulturist to
Make Survey Here
Clayton L. Long, extension horti
culturist of the Oregon Agricultural
college, will be in Clackamas county
on the 12th ahd 13th of this month
to conduct a survey of the fruit in."
austty.
The survey ia in the general line
of the extension work of the college
and is to determine the progress made
herk?i during the past month along
scientific lines and to aid the farmers
tpward better production and stimu
uate interest hi modern methods cf
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