FRIDAY, DECEMBER 23, 1921.
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Mrs. John Moar In City
Mrs. John Moar, of Damascus, ac-
i, companied by her son, Henry, were In
Oregon c7 on Saturday, coming here
on business.
OREGON CITY, ENTERPRISE,
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For Christmas
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VICTROLA DEALERS
LOCALS
AND
PERSONALS
Will Spend Xmas On Homestead
Charles Tidd, employed in the pa
per mills, and who has a homestead
about 15 miles beyond Molalla, where
his wife and twelve-year-old son are
making their home, will leave on Sat-1
urday to spend Christmas with his
family. Mr. Tidd and family are
located on one of the most attractive
160-acre homesteads in that country.
They resided here before going to
Elk Prairie. Among the improvements
that have been made in that section,
sinee the Tidd family took up their
residence there, is the establishing
of a school, about a half mile from
their homestead, the teacher making
her headquarters at the Tidd home.
Mr. Tidd will spend a few days with
his family before returning. He is
one of the active members of the
Community Club of Elk Prairie.
Undergoes Second Operation
Miss Ethel Jones, daughter of Mr.
and Mrs. A. E. Jones, of Canemah, i.
still confined in a hospital in Port
land, where she has undergone a sec
ond surgical operation, and is still ir
a serious condition. Miss Jones, wht
was in her second year of the Orego:"
City high school, was taken suddenb
ill at the family home in November
and underwent a critical operatio.
for appendicitis November 14th. Ow
ing to gangrene setting in before go
ing to the hospital, it was necessar
for the young lady to undergo th
second operation, when an absces .
had formed in the lungs, and it wa
found necessary to remove a portiot
of one of the ribs. Mrs. Jones visitec"
her daughter at the hospital Saturday
and found her slightly improved.
John Hattan of Carver In City-
John Hattan, well known residen'
of Clackamas county, whose home i
at Carver, was in Oregon City on bus
iness Saturday. Mr. Hattan was ac
companied by his d&ughter, Miss Be.i
sie Hattan, who is a teacher of th'
Damascus school. Miss Hattan, s
graduate of the Oregon City high
school, is now teaching her second
year, and is enjoying her work. Mist
Hattan is preparing a Christmas pro
grm at her schol in Damascus, when
the school children are to take part.
The school patrons of the school are
also taking, an interest in the coming
events. i
Don Wilson Visits Frie.,ds Here
Don Wilson, ex-serviee man, mem
ber of the American Legion of this
city, and a well known newspaper
man, who has been in Oregon City
visiting among his many friends, re
turned to Corvallis Monday evening,
Mr. Wilson arrived here on Saturday.
He is operating a job printing plant
at Corvallis, and will take a course
in Journalism at the Oregon Agricul
tural College after the holidays, and
also to contiue his duties at job print
ing.
Dr. Gilbert Atends Conference
Dr. E. E. Gilbert, former pastor of
the Methodist church of Oregon city,
now district superintendent for the
Methodist church, with his home in
Salem, was in this city Thursday eve
ning. Dr. Gilbert came here to attend
the first quarterly conference of the
church, and also visited among his
numerous' friends.
Mr. and Mrs. Smith Visit City
Mr. and Mrs. James W. Smith, of
Pacific Phone:
I Offiee 52 Residence 304-M
CHARLES T. SIEVERS,
Lawyer
Oregon City, Ore.
Ob
Macksburg, iprominent residents or
that section of the county, transacted
business in Oregon City Wednesday.
Mr. Smith is one of the well known
sheep breeders of the county.
Visits Family On Homestead
Frank Yacabets, whose family is lo
cated on a homestead in the Elk Pra
irie country, and who is employed in
Portland, was in Oregon City on Sun
day. Mr. Yacabets was on his way to
Portland from his homestead, and
says the people in the homestead
country have not experienced as much
snow as in Portland and in Oregon
City, as well as in other parts of the
state. Mr. Yacabets, who is a Bohe
mian, is delighted with his mountain
home, and expects to spend consid
erable part of next summer making
improvements. His place is located
near the homestead of Charles Tidd,
and in one of the most sightly spots.
Miles E. Swope In City
Miles E. Swope, well known saw
mill man of Clackamas county, ar
rived in Oregon City on Monday eve
ning to tansact business. Mr. Swope's
sawmill s located in Maple Grove
school district. He will return to his
home today. .
Teasel Grower In City
George Gregory, prominent resi
dent of Molalla, was in Oregon City
Monday, and will return to his home
today. Mr. Gregory is a prominent
teasel grower While here he also
visited among his friends.
Mr. and Mrs. Gregory Move Here
Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Gregory, who
have been residing at Bolton, have
taken up their residence on Seven
eenth street, and are occupying one
of the new apartments recently com
pleted by G. Engebricht.
Pioneer Editor In City
Gordon Taylor, editor and publisher
of the Molalla Pioneer, was among
"he Oregon City visitors Monday. Mr.
Taylor came here on business, and
before returning visited friends here.
Hugh Stevens Has Pneumonia
Hugh, the infant son of Mr. and Mrs.
A. L. Stevens, of West Gladstone, is
very ill suffering from bronchial pneu
monia. Dr. O. A. welsh is the attend
:ng physician. '
Miss Yexley Arrives from College
Miss Fern Yexley, a student of the
Oregon Agricultural college, is spend
ing her vacation with her parents,
Mr. and Mrs. G. A. Yexley, near Mt.
Pleasant.
W. A. Carlson In Oregon City
W. A. Carlson, prominent resident
of Clackamas county, whose farm is
located near Colton, was in Oregon
City on business Tuesday afternoon.
Ardenwall Resident In City
H. W. Kanne, of Ardenwall, was in
Oregon City on Monday, coming here
on business.
Thomas Andeson Transacts Business
Thomas Anderson, secretary of tho
Clear Creek Creamery, was in Oregon
City on Tuesday, coming here on bus
iness pertaining to the creamery.
Louis Reese In city
Louis Keese ,of Harmony, was
among the Oregon City visitors the
first of the week, coming here on bus
iness.
Boring Resident In City
L. H. Mollicoat, whose home is at
Boring, was in this city the first of
the week.
A. Mikkelson Comes to City
A. Mikkelson, prominent resident
of Clackamas county, whose home is
at Cherryville, was in this city on
business Thursday.
Marquam Resident In City
Mrs. Gladys Olsen, of Marquam, was
among those to come to Oregon City
Tuesday, and while here visited among
friends.
Molala Resident In Oregon City
Among those to come to Oregon
City on business Monday to remain un
til Tuesday was J. Wilson. His home
is at Molalla.
!. R. Brown In Town
E. R, Brown, of Portland, was in
. Tualatin Resident In City-
Mrs. C. Theobald, of Tualatin, was
; among the Oregon city visitors on
' Saturday.
Mrs. Wettlaufer In Oregon City
Mrs. W. H. Wettlaufer, of Hoff, was
an Oregon City visitor Saturday.
Mrs.. King Comes to City
Mrs. B. W. King, of Logan, well
known resident of that place, was In
Oregon city on Saturday.
Comes to City On Business
Miss Iva Hammond; of Ttedland,
was in this city on business Saturday
afternoon. . .
Mrs. Cole Comes to City
Mrs. B. O. Cole, of Molalla, was an
Oregon City visitor on Saturday.
Here from Hoff
Among the Oregon City visitors
Saturday were Mrs. E. M- Shaw and
Miss De Etta Shaw, of Hoff.
Mr. and Mrs. Jesse In City
Mr. and Mrs. Avon Jesse, of Canby,
were in Oregon City on Saturday.
Salem Man In City
Horace Sykes, whose home is at
Salem, was among those to visit In
Oregon City on Sunday and Monday.
Oregon City on business Monday, and
while here visited among, some of his
friends.
Margaret Reil In City
Among those to visit In this city
Tuesday was Margaret Reil, whose
home is at Portland.
4 Divorce Decrees
Granted by Court
Blanche L against Neil C. Summer
ville. Custody of a minor child was
granted to the plaintiff.
Olive H. against Luther Fox. Cus
tody of four minor children and $50
a month alimony was granted to the
plaintiff.
Lenora against J. A. Gilkinson. Cus
tody of the only child was given to
the wife.
Blanche M- against James F. Houck.
The plaintiff was granted the restora
tion of her maiden name, Blanche
Agee.
Catholic Priest Is
Back from Spokane
Monsignor A. Hillebrand, pastor of
St. John's Catholic church, of this
city, has returned from Spokane, Wn.,
where he went to attend the silver
jubilee of Father J. Faust, an old time
friend of Monsignor Hillebrand. The
jubilee was held last Tuesday, when
there were 60 priests attending, in
cluding Monsignor Hillebrand.
During Monsignor Hillebrand's ab
sence from this city, his pulpit was
supplied by Father Jonas, pastor of
St. Patrick's Catholic church of Can
by. Local Teachers to
Attend Convention
Many of the local teachers are
planning to attend the annual meet
ing of the Oregon State Teacher's As
sociation, to be held in Portland De
cember 27, 28, 29 and 30.
The two leading speakers of the
convention win be Dr. charier H.
judd, Director of the School of Edu
cation of the University of Chicago
and Dr. Marion LeRoy Burton, Pres
ident of the University of Michigan.
The first day will be taken up with
the meetings of the standing commit
tees. Theregular work of the conven
tion will begin at nine o'clock Wed
nesday morning, December 2S. A'
day Wednesday will be given up to
the section of the Representative
Council which transacts all the busi
ness for the association. General a
semblies and department meetings
will be held on Thursday and Friday
The association will meet in the Lin
coin High school. The Portland hote
will be headquarters for the associa
tion.
Sled Hits Wood Pile;
Youth Will Recover
Alfus Locke, son of Mr. and Mrs.
Locke, of this city, is suffering fron
a broken rib, punctured lung, lacerat
ed lip and bruises about the body, as
a result of an acciden while coasting
down Twelfth street near the Bar
clay school house Monday evening.
Locke, who is a student of the Ore
gon city high school, was guiding a
DOD-siea, at his rear being a number
of teachers On the big sled, and in
order not to strike another coaster
i-ocKe turned his sled to the left
striking with terrific force a wood
pile near the James Brady home. Th
injured lad was carried into the Bra-
ay borne by several of his compan
ions, and Dr. Guy Mount summoned.
who found the lad was suffering from
a broken rib and painful bruises and
cuts, and later taken to his home
Locke wa3 the only one on the sled
injured.. Dr. Mount reported today
tneboy would recover.
Locke has charge of the mailing
department of the Morning Enterprise
and it will be several weeks before
he will be able to resume his duties.
It was first feared that 'he suffered
from internal injuries.
There were several narrow escapes
on Twelfth and Washington streets,
two blocks from where the accident
occurred, the ame evening, when au
tomobiles coming down the steep
grade on Washington almost collided
.with several bob-sleds coming down
Twelfth street.
There is something wrong with the
fellow whose heart doesn't beat a little
faster about this time of the year.
A social time followed the regular
prayer meeting service in the Congre
gational church parlors Thursday
evening, the event was to observe the
81st birthday anniversary of Deacon
James Wilkinson, who has served as
deacon of that church for over 51
years, whose birthday occurred on Fri
day, December 16. In lionor of this
occasion a huge birthday cake was
brought forth and , adorned with
candles arranged to form the figures
"81." This was served with fruit juice
and thoroughly enjoyed.
Mr. Wilkinson gave a brief history
of his early life in Oregon City, and
his early work in the church, which he
has constantly attended since taking
up his home in Oregon City. This is
in part as follows:
"James Wilkinson was born in An
trim, northeast corner county of Ire
land, in the province of Ulster, on a
farm near the little village of Portgl
none, on Dec. 16, 1840.
At 14 years of age James Wilkinson
left school to weave fine linen at
home, where his father, one of the
skilled hand loom weavers of his day
and generation, kept three looms go
ing in the big loom room at the rear
of the kitchen.-
JAMES WILKINSON
Celebrates 81st Birthday Anniversary
December 16. Subscriber of Oregon
City Enterprise over 50 years.
On August 30th, the marriage oi
James Wilkinson and Jane Killougt
took place at Ahoghill, a small town
close by their homes. They remainea
on the farm of Mr. Wilkinson's pai
ents, occupying one of the houses
James worked as a weaver until com
ing to Ameica in 1S63.
After working in 'the warehouses o.
the Boston & Albany Railroad Com
pany for the year, they moved to Pitts
field, Mass., where Mr. Wilkinson en
gaged in his trade of weaving. Remain
ing there for three years, glowing let
ters about Oregon began appearing it
the New York Herald, and Mr. anrl
Mrs. Wilkinson decided to come West
and set sail from New York for th:-
Western Coast, coming by way of the
Isthmus of Panama. After arriving in
San Francisco they were informed
there was a big demand for weavers
at Oregon City and they decided tc
take up their home in this state, ar
riving here on April 14th, 1867. Mr
Wilkinson was immediately employed
at the Oregon C'ty Woo'en Mills
where for yesrs he engaged in making
handsome blankets.
Mr, and Mrs, Wilkinson took up
their residence in what is now Green
point, occupying a residence owned by
the Dement estate, where he made hi
home Tor a number of years later pui
chasinfi property on what is now
Fourteenth street, having resided con
tinuously there for many years, an
still his home. For over fifty years
he has been a subscriber of the Ore
gon City Enterprise, never failing tc
renew his subscription each year. Mr
Wilkinson is one of the oldest sub
.cribers, of this paper, if not the oldest.
For many years he served as superin
tendent of the Congregational Sunday
school, and for years taught the Biblt
class. He has served as member o
the Oregon City council, and served
the city to the best of his ability, nevei
missing a meeting.
Mr. and Mrs. Harlan Donovan, re
cently taken possession of their homo
at Bolton, were taken by surprise re
cently, when some of their friends, of
this city went in a body to their home
taking gifts and presenting these to
the young couple. The affair proved a
most delightful house-warming.
Cards were enjoyed during the even
ing, and also dancing, followed by de
licious refreshments.
Enjoying the affair were Mrs. Saun
ders, Mrs. Cromer, Mrs. Ray Fors-
berg, Mrs. Frank Doty, Mr. and Mrs.
Al Cox, Mrs. Minnie Donovan and Mr,
and Mrs. Harlan Donovan.
At the meeting of the Women's Re
lief Corps on Tuesday afternoon the
election of officers was among the
business transacted.
Following were oficers elected to
serve for the ensuing year: Mrs. Bes
sie Alldredge, president; Mrs. Etta
Walker, senior vice-president; Mrs.
Ora Draper, junior vice-president;
Mrs. Morgan, of Gladstone, chaplain;
Mis Jennie Drumm, conductor; Mrs.
Wanda Lageson, guard.
The appointive ofifcers will "be nam
ed by the president at the meeting
held on the second Tuesday in Janu
ary. At this time the meeting of
Meade Post, G. A. R. will be held.
The following delegates were ap
pointed to attend the next encamp
ment: Mrs. Minnie Donovan, Mrs. Ef
fie Junken, Mrs. Webster, Mrs. J. R.
Hickman, Mrs. Jane Crawford, Mrs.
Sims The alternates are Mrs. S. S.
Walker, Mrs. J. L. Waldron; Mrs.
Frank Doty, Mrs. Ora Draper, Mrs.
Walter Bennett, Mrs. Ida Carpenter,
Mrs. J. K. Morris.
Abernethy Grange Ladies' Work
Club met Thursday at the Hall to work
on some quins, in the afternoon
neighbors and friends gathered in
for a social time enjoying a miscellan-
M Mtwv m
M Cfjrfetma w.
eous shower in honor of Mrs. Paul
Burns.
The hall was decorated with crepe
paper and Oregon grape. The table
was centered with narcissus blossoms.
Many handsome and sferul gifts
were presented Mrs. Burns. Refresh
ments wer served by Mrs. Feltz, Mrs.
L. Himler and Mrs. F. Lucas.
Present were Mrs. Will Lucas, Mrs.
Paul Preager, Mrs. Frank Lucas, Mrs.
Mack Rivers, Mrs. Ivan Rittenhouse,
Mrs. Raleigh Woodard, Mrs. Jim
Charles, Mrs. Paul Burns, Mrs. Fred
Vallet, Mrs. H. Wyrick, Airs. John
Kent, Mrs. Louis Himler, Mrs. A. S.
Feltz, Mrs. Tom Colton, Mrs. R. Wink
ler, Mrs. otto Freytag and daughter
Ethel, Bobby Wyrick, Jennia Himler
and Elenore Vallet.
One of the first of the Christmas
parties given in Oregon City, and a
most enjoyable affair was at the Wil
lamette hall on Friday evening, when
Sola Circle, Neighbors of the Wood
craft, entertained their families, an.1
also members of the Oswego order.
Members of the latter were made wel
come when an address was made by
James Shannon.
A short program was given during
the evening, and a Christmas tree,
handsomely decorated, arranged es
pecially for the arrival of Santa Claus,
who distributed gifts to the children
and candy and nuts to the grown up"
who entered the festivities as well as
the tots, and adding to he pleasure of
the evening.
Refreshments were served during
the evening.
There were over 100 in attendance.
The committee having charge of the
event, was composed of Mrs. Mina
Myers, Mrs. J. L. Waldron, Mrs. James
Nicols, Mrs. M. E. Dunn, Mrs. C. B.
Willson, Mrs. Petit, Mrs. Lawrence
Mautz, Mrs. J. K. Morris, Mrs. Charles
Hannaford.
Gifts
;Cyc J$ We have taken a partial list of appropriate
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Electric Waffle Iron
Electric Iron .
Electric Pad
Electric Heater
Alarm Clocks
Christmas Cards
Christmas Tags
, and
"Fountain Pens,
to
Eversharn Pencils ..50c to $3.00 Mirrors
J&i-W Leather Card C
Gilbert's Erectors $1.o0 to $10 Combs
Tinker Toys
Fancy Bottle
Combination
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LiL,y Jones urug company Wgiz,
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' Jones Gift Store The Busy Bridge Corner j I - - V f :yf I '
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Funeral Service of
Chas. Babcock Held
Many friends ot the late Charles
Christopher Babcock, prominent resi
dent of Oregon City, and member of
the Elk's Lodge and Commercial club,
attended the funeral services Thurs
day at 2:30 o'clock, which were held
at the Elk's temple. The impressive
Elk's Lodge service was used, and
Mrs. Water Wentworth, of Canemah,
well known vocalist, sang in a beau
tiful manner "One Sweetly Solemn
Thought," "Abide With Me" and
"Some Day We'll Understand." Mrs.
Harold Webb, of Canemah, was the
accompanist. The Elks Lodge and
Commercial Club were largely repre
sented at the service.
Banks - of handsome floral tributes
were arranged about the casket,
many of which were sent from Port
land, as well as this city, a silent
token of the high esteem Mr. Bab
cock was held by his many friends.
Following this service the remains
were conveyed to Mountain "View
cemetery, where they were laid to rest
beside his father, the late Christopher
Columbus Babcock, who died in Ore
gon city in 1907. Rev. John Alexan
der Cleland, rector of St. Paul's Epis
copal church, of this city, who offi
ciated at a private service for the rel
atives at the Babcock home, previous
to the service at the Elk's temple,
conducted the burial service. Many
friends attended the last sad rites at
Mountain View cemetery.
Pallbearers were old time friends
and neighbors of Mr. Babcock. These
were E. G. Caufield, Charles E. Burns,
F. C. Burke, Jacob Miller, A. B.
Buckles and H. M. Templeton.
Some of the patients who go to the
doctors for it will get beer. Others
will wind up with bier.
That Will P
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EVERY MEMBER OF THE FAMILY
from over the store. There is something here
member of the family.
..$16.00 Universal Bottles
.$6.75 Jewel Boxes
..$10.75 Books
$10.75 Bibles
$1.50 to $10.00 Testaments .
1c to 50c Infant Sets
and Seals 10c Leather Manicuring
15c to :
ail makes $1.50 MilitarySets
$10.C0 Shaving Sets-
- .ses - .50c to $5.00 Toilet Sets
Leather Bill Books..50c to $10.0C Smoking Sets
Leather Collar Boxes $1 to $5 Ash Trays
Leather Key Rigs , 50c Safety Razors
Gilberts Telephone iS(... 4 2.50 Hair Brushes
Gilbert's Mysto Magic ,--$2.25 Rubber Hot Water
Gilbert's Electric Sets $1.50 to
75c ilal Hot Water Bottles.$3.50
Perrume.50c to $3 to , $5.00
Perfume Sets $1.00 Lap Fads
$6.00 iaaies .Purses..
Perfume Atomizers..0c to $5.00 Ladies Hand BagB....$1.00 to $10
Toilet Water 75c to $3.00 Brunswick Phonographs $100.00
Cameras $2.00 to $50.00 to $310.00
Japanese Inlaid Boxes 50c to $4 Phonograph Records 50c to $3
Japanese Baskets 50c to $3.00 Box Cigars 50c to $10.00
Beautiful Serving Trays $3.25 B Cigarettes 15c to $3.00
Christmas Stationery 50c to $4 Tobacco 15c to $1.75
Pyralin Ivory Sets....$2.50 to $50 Fancy Box Candy 50c to $4.00
Pyralin Ivory Pieces..50c to $5.00 Toys, Games, Checkers,
Flash Lights; 50c to $3.50 Dominoes, etc 25c to $3.00
Thermos Bottles $1.50 to $5.00 Vanity Boxes $1.50 to $10.00
Former Oregon City
Man Dies In South
Edward Marshall, who died at his
lone la Lob Angeles, Cal, Tneedaj.
Deeenber 13th, at the age of 79 years,
was well known in Clackamas coun
ty, having been reared in the Beaver
Creek eountry, where his father and1
mother took up a homestead in the
early days.
Mr. Marshall had made hi a home Jn
South Dakota for some time after
leaving Clackamas county, and two
years ago he and his wife moved to
Los Angeles, where they have sinee
resided. Several months ago. Ms.
Marshall's health began failing until
his death, the result of heart tromble.
Ieceased is survived by his wife,
of Los Angeles; a brother, John Mar
shall, oi Portland, and other relatives,
among these being Mrs. Anna Myers,
of Los Angeles, who' is accompanying
the wife of Mr. Marshall to The Dal
les, where funeral services are to bse
held Friday afternoon at 2 o'clock
from the home of Edward Williams,
nephew of the deceased. Interment -will
be in the family lot in The Dal
les cemetery. Mrs. Walter Went
worth, of this city, also a niece of
Mr. Marshall, will attend the funeral
services. The late W. H. Marshall
of this city, was a brother of Edward
Marshall.
SPAIN FIGHTS NATIVES
MADRID, Dec. 19. The biggest of
fense yet undertaken by the Spanish
against the rebellious tribes in Moro-
co is under way today, said advices
from Melilla to the war office.
Three columns of 10,000 men eaeh
are advancing from Tetuan, Ceuta a&d
Larash against the Beniaros, the mast
fanatical of the warring natives.
gift things
for every
$1.50 to $5.00
Vf.00 to $5.00
5c to $3.00
-$1.50 to $5.00
50c to $3.00
50c to $3.00
Roll-ups $2
$10.00
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$1.50 to $10.00
..$1.00 to $10.00
.-5o to $10.00
..$t.E0 to $10.00
.$1.00 to $10.00
25c to $5.00
$1.00 to $7.50
25c to $1.50
50o to $5.00
Bottles $1.00
$3.00
,
-75e to $5.00
50c to $6.00