OREGON CITY, ENTERPRISE. FRIDAY, JUNE 9, 1 922. Page five LOCALS i AND ; . PERSONALS Called to Bedside of Son Mrs. E. S. Womer, of Estacada, who was called to Corvallis by the seri ous Illness of her son, Paul Womer, former linotype operator in Oregon City, -who is suffering from effects of pneumonia, visited her daughter, Mrs. Roy Woodward, of this city on Saturday and Sunday, while enroute to her home. Mrs. Womer left for her home on Sunday evening. Her son was greatly improved when she left Corvallis Mrs. Womer has been at Corvallis for the past two weeks. MM SPRINGS .CASE VERDICT GIVEN MCLAREN Attends Exercises, Now Visits Thelma Wilcox, of Estacada, is in this city, where she is visiting her aunts, Mrs. R. E. Woodward and Mrs. C. A. Baxter. She was among those attending the eighth grade exercises at the Chautauqua park at Gladstone on Saturday, having finished the eighth grade at the Estacada school this vear. She will spend the re mainder of the week in Oregon City. A verdict for the defendant in the case brought by Wilhoit Springs, Inc., to oust P. W. McLaren from their holdings, was returned in the justice court Monday by Judge E. J. Noble. Suit in the circuit court was institu ted shortly afterward by McLaren against H. D. Poore, Orian Moore and B. O. Rowan, comprising the Wilhoit company, for material deliverd to them on which $1,200 is alleged to re main unpaid. . Whether the justice court action will be carried further will depend largely on the outcome of a suit be tween the Wilhoit Springs owners and the leasing company to break the present lease, it is indicated. IN. 5k Logan Residents Visit City Mrs. Frazier, who has been mak ing her home at Viola, now residing at Logan, accompanied by Mrs. Feath ers, of that place, were Oregon City visitors on Thursday. Mr. Frazier, who is a well known sheepbreeder of this county, is in Idaho, having gone there on business several weeks ago. Little GirB Comes from Molalia Elma Woodward, daughter of Mrs. . m en Woodward, of Molalia, is in, this city, where she is visiting her grandmother, Mrs. R. E. Woodward, and her aunt, Mrs. Roy Woodward, and other relatives. She will spend the week here. Her parents were former Oregon City residents. Out-of Town Visitors Among the Oregon City visitors on Saturday were J. E. LeCroy, of Esta cada, route 2; T. C. Blackburn, of Beaver Creek; F. E. Davidson, of Os wego; P. J. Olson, or Monitor; juiss Maude Tarnaghan, of Portland; Chas. Beck, of Molalia; Miss Goldie Jones, of Orchards, Wn. DAIRYMAN HURTS ARM Henry Woodham, dairyman of Jen nings Lodge, is suffering from a bro ken arm, sustained last week when his delivery cart was struck by speed ing joyriders on the River road. He was taken to the Oregon City hospi tal where he was given an X-ray ex amination, and will be unable to re sume his work for some days. The home of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Chinn at Central Point was the scene of an enjoyable social event on Sun day, when a birthday dinner in honor of Mrs. Chinn was a feature. The rooms were prettily decorated with varied colored spring blossoms, all of which were gathered from the Chinn garden. The decorations of the table were also prettily arranged, the center of which was marked by a handsome birthday cake bearing the 25 lighted candles, the handiwork of Mrs. Chinn's mother, Mrs. Eugene Roberts, of this city. Gifts were presented to the hostess, preceeding the dinner. Places were laid for Mr. and Mrs Fred Chinn, Ruth Chinn, Mr. and Mrs. Russell Chinm and the latter's sister, and Mr. Schwartz, of Central Point; Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Roberts, Miss Ruth and Buddy Roberts, of Oregon City; Mr. and Mrs. Charles Chinn. FLORENCE JAGGER TO BE HEAD OF CO-ED SPORTS Among the enjoyable events of the past week and proving a most unique affair was the barn dance given under the auspices of the T. C. K. Dancing Club of this city, which took place on Monday evening at the country home of Robert Beatie at Beaver Creek. At 7:30 o'clock members of the club left this city by automobile for the Beatie home, where dancing was en joyed until 12 o'clock. Refreshments were served during the evening. This club composed of some of the prominent young people of this city was organized last winter, and many enjoyable dancing parties have been given 'since it was formed. Mrs. Williams and Son Here Mrs. Paul Williams and son, Bobby, residing near Jennings Lodge, were Oregon City visitors on Thursday. They formerly resided on Tenth and j Main streets, having taken possession of their property in the early spring. UNIVERSITY OF OREGON, Eu gene, June 2. Florence Jagger of Oregon City succeeds Margaret Rus sell, Tacoma, Wash., as president of the Woman's Athletic association of the University, as the result of an election held Thursday. The Wo man's Athletic association sponsors all co-ed sports activities at the uni versity. Acts as Hostess Mrs. Gilbert Robbins, of Maple Lane, was an Oregon City visitor on Thursday, coming here to act as as sistant hostess to Mrs. Linton at the W. C. T. U. rest room. Called to Albany Mrs. F. Beach, of Gladstone, was called suddenly, to Albany the last of the week by the illness of her daugh ter, Mrs. W. Batdort Spepd Day In City Mrs. Anna Tremayne, of Barlow, and her daughter. Miss Gladys Tremayne, who has been visiting relatives at Beaver Creek, spent Saturday in Ore gon city- For real bargains in millinery and latest styles and material go to Celia Goldsmith's. Adv. Cherryville Resident Visits Mrs. Maggie G. Friel, of Cherry ville, was an Oregon City visitor on Thursday. Mrs. Herring In Oregon City Mrs. D. B- Herring, whose home is at Estacada, was among those com ing to Oregoni City on Thursday. Come from New Mrs. H. Vhakos and son, of New Era, were in this city on Thursday, coming here on business. R"th and Paula Fisher Visit Ruth and Paula Fisher, of Cams, visited Oregon City on Thursday A pretty wedding took place at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Edward L. Shaw, at Sixth and High street on Fri day afternoon at 2:30 o'clock, when their elder daughter, Miss Sedonia, be came the bride of John Jackson, of Portland. The impressive ring cere mony was performed beneath a can opy formed from golden colored Cal ifornia poppies, buttercups and sweet brier, the color scheme of the room being in golden and yellow. Rev. A. J. Ware, brother of Mrs. Shaw, perform ed the ceremony, in the presence of only relatives of the contracting parties, and several close friends. The young couple was unattended. The bride in her gown of change able color, with a picture hat to match Her corsage bouquet was of orchids and lilies of the valley, and her travel ing suit was of tailored effect. A .luncheon was served by the bride's mother following the marriage ceremony, and immediately after Mr. Jackson and his bride left on their honeymoon, which will be spent at Crater Lake, making the trip by auto mobile. Upon their return they will take up their residence in Portland, a prettily furnished apartment in wait ing for them. Attending the wedding were Mr. and Mrs. C. D. Latourette, Mrs. J. W. Nor- ris, Mr. and Mrs. M. D. Latourette, Mr. and Mrs. E. L. Shaw, Dr. and Mrs. A. McDonald, Mr. and Mrs. E. T. Avison, of Oregon City; Mr. and Mrs. J. R. Lat ourette, Mr. and Mrs. E. C. Latourette, Mr and Mrs. Howard Latourette, Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Miller, Mr. and Mrs. Carl George, Mr. and Mrs. Walter Burns, Miss Anne Schneider, of Port land. The bride, a popular Oregon City young lady, graduated from the Ore gon City high school, later attending CANTON, Ohio, June 3. Announce- and graduating from a Portland busi ment of an, increase in wages of 10 mess college. For several years she Vocal and instrumental music and I games were among the features of the j evening. Among those favoring with I musical selections were Mrs. Marie j Brunner and Miss Catherine Brunner, ; the former rendering a vocal selection ) and the latter piano numbers. Refreshments were served during the evening. Enjoying the event were Mrs. H. Coffee, Mrs. Flora Fisher, Mrs. Blanche Pope, airs. Maude Glass, Mrs. Marie Friedrich, Miss Catherine Brun ner, Miss Iva Witzig, Miss Josephine Busch, Miss Grace Malo, Mrs. M. Riv ers, Mrs. Dora Burns, Mrs. Ethel Lu cas, Mrs. Fannie Rauch, Mrs. Blanche Peckover, Mrs. Cordelia Lucas, Mrs Pearl Bernier, Mrs. Cora Holmes, Mrs, Clara Preager, Mrs. Ellen Beach, Mrs Hattie Himler, Mrs. Rose Ratke, Mrs. Marie Brunner, Mrs. Augusta Felth, Miss Marie Friedrich, of Parkplace; Mrs. Daisy Oehler, of Portland; Mrs Lillian McCormick, Mrs. Edna Ritten- house, of Oregon City; Mrs. Marie Har. rington, of Gladstone; Mrs. Bertha Keeler, of Portland; Mrs. Elsie Gerber and children, Edwin, Virginia and Erma Gerber, of Logan; Genevieve Glass, Mildred Burns, of Parkplace; Miss Julia Busch, of Logan. GLADSTONE LOCALS NURSE SLAYS LOVER IN BEDROOM, SHOOTS SELF KANSAS CITY, Mo., June 3 Frank Anderson, World war aviator hero and superintendent of the Jones De partment store here, was shot to death in. a Midwest hotel room here today by a woman police said was Marie L. Beals, a nurse of Springfield, 111. Police and guests who crawled thru the transom of the room following the shots, found the girl, Anderson's al leged affinity, lying beside the dead body. She was seriously injured with a self-inflicted bullet wound in her side and her silken night garments were afire. EASTERN PLANT GIVES INCREASE IN PAYROLL per cent throughout the large plant, effective June 5, was made today by the Timken Roller Bearing company of this city. This will put the pay of the men back to where it was before a cut was made in September, 1921. The plant, which during the peak of operations employed about 4000 men, is running practically 100 per cent now. THIRTEEN FIRES RAGE IN CLARKE COUNTY FOREST Estacada Representeci Mrs. W. E. Frazer, of Estacada, was an Oregon City visitor on Thursday. Miss Wilson Here Miss Alberta Wilson, of Canby, war an Oregon City visitor on Thursday. Fishers Visit Oregon City Mrs. H. Fisher and Miss Ruth M. Fisher, of Cams, were among those visiting in Oregon City on Monday. Boring Represented Monday Mrs. J. C. Metcalf, Mrs. C. E. Polin and Leone Polin, of Boring, were Ore gon City visitors on; Monday. SEATTLE. June 1. Thirteen or more forest fires are burning in vari ous sections of Clarke county, and although all are said to be practically under control, reports of a wind ris ing in the fire area are causing appre hension. Should the wind again rise firefighters fear the flames will again get away from them and spread into the green timber which has thus far been kept unharmed. was stenographer for the Dimick & Dimick law firm, and for the past two and one-half years has held a similar position with the Bryce Mortgage Company, of Portland. Previous to her marriage, Mrs. Jack son was the guest of honor of several social affairs, given in this city and in Portland. Mr. Jackson is popular among his many friends, and is engaged in busi ness in Portland. He was a resident of Clackamas county before talritog up his home in that city. . Miss Roberta M. Schuebel, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. C. Schuebel, of this city, and J. Burrows Caldwell, of Port land, were married Thursday evening at an attractive ceremony at the home of the bride's parents. Rev. H. G. Ed gar, pastor of the Presbyterian church, officiated. The bridal party was pre ceeded by two little flower girls, Ro berta Claire Bequeath and Marceil Carlock, of Portland, dressed in flame colored organdie frocks. The bride was lovely in a gown of crepe satin, embelished with crystal beads, and her veil was caught in place with a band of orange blossoms. Herboquetwas made up of freezias, sweet peaa and rosebuds. Her maid of honor, Miss Helen Case, of Portland, was gowned in pale green silf chif fon, and she carried pink carnations. F. Evans Carr, of Portland, attended Mr. Caldwell. Miss Florence Garrett, of Hillsboro, sang "The Sweetest Story Ever Told" before the ceremony, and she was ac companied by Miss Ruth Schuebel, who also played the wedding march. Assisting about the rooms were Miss Glyde Schuebel, of this city, and Miss Marian Gillis, and Miss Gretchen Col ton. Miss Lois Macy and "Miss Lucile McCorkle, of Portland, were in charge of the serving, and they were assisted by Miss Eugenia Page, of Hood River, Miss Genevieve Laughlin, Miss Mar garet Peterson, and Miss Christine Forbes, of Portland. The rooms of the Schuebel home were attractive in spring flowers and greenery, and the fireplace before which the ceremony was performed was banked in palms. A number of out-of-town guests, among them sever al sorority sisters of the bride, attend ed the wedding, im addition to the guests from this city. The bride is a graduate of the Uni versity of Oregon, a. member of the Alpha Phi fraternity and Zeta Kappa Psi, and has been connected with the EllisonWhite Chautaqua bureau for the past year. Mr. Caldwell is advertis ing manager for the Oregon State Farm Bureau in Portland, where the couple will make their home after a wedding trip. BASE BALL GAME WON BY CROWN WILLAMETTE The Crown Willamette baseball team won from the Portland Woolen mills in a game played on the West Linn grounds Sunday afternoon, the score standing 6 to 3. Railroad Wins In Suit On Location Of Stock Corral Wonderful 'bargains in Millinery at Celia Goldsmith's. Adv. James Nelson In City James Nelson, prominent resident of Liberal, who was county assessor for a number of years, was in this city on business Tuesday. Mr. Nelson al o visited among some of his old time friends. He was accompanied by his wife. Howard Eocles In City Howard H. Eocles, principal of the Canby grammar school, was in this city on business Tuesday. , R. E. Cherrick In City R. E. Cherrick and son, of Barlow, were Oregon City visitors on Tuesday. DR. WM. KRASSIG DENTIST Specializes in Extraction of Teeth Crown and Bridge Work "Plate That Fit" 10-1M'2 Andresen Eldg. Oregon City, Ore. The Oregon and California Railway company, Monday won its condemna tion suit brought against Augusta Warner and William R. Logus to se cure possession of .36 acre located at 16th and Center streets for use as a stock corral and loading station. The amount of damages fixed by the jury was $1,200, allowed together with $200 costs in favor of the plaintiff. The defendants held out for' a price of $6,000. The condemnation proceedings fol lowed an order of the Public Service Commission requiring the Southern Pacific to construct new depot facili ties here Including a yard for the handling of stock. Suit to assess a value on the pro perty was filed February 23. It is understood that during the negotia tions the defendants agreed to accept ; $4,600 for the property and the rail- road was willing to pay as high as $x,ouu. in court, various values fixed by appraisers called as expert witness es, ranged from $5,000 to $1,000, with one as high as $6,000. The Jury was composed of Robert D. Wilson, Fred i C. Gooderidge, Samuel J. Jones, Ed gar C. Brown, Grover Pomeroy, Mag gie Johnson, W. F. Hartnell, William Lewis, Aurie Draper and Clara An thony. The complaint, in detail named Augusta Warner. Sophy Moo- Among the enjoyable events at Park place during the past week was the farewell party tendered Profoso--Jense, of Parkplace, when students the seventh and eighth grades of the Parkplace school entertained. The affair was given in the auditor ium of the Parkplace school, when Mrs. Maude Glass was hostess. Refreshments followed games and music, and a most delightful time was had by those in attendance. Mr. and Mrs. I. D. Taylor entertain ed in a charming manner at dinner at their country home on Thursday even ing Mrs. Margaret Dion, Miss Veda Andrus, Miss Lura Paddock and Miss Jess Paddock, J. B- Carter. The evening was spent in a social time. The rooms of the Taylor home were prettily decorated with ferns and cut flowers. Mrs. Eugene Noon Good was hostess Friday at her home in Gladstone at a luncheon announcing the engagement of her sister, Miss Frances Cross to Winfield J. Dryden, of Los Angeles; Calif. Miss Cross is the youngest daughter of Judge and Mrs. H. E. Cross, and Mr. Dryden is the son of Professor and Mrs. James Dryden, formerly of Corvallis, but. now resid ing in California. Miss Cross and her mother will leave the middle of the week for Oakland, Cal., where the wed ding will take place onJune 10th. Mrs Good's guests were Mrs. " Raymond Caufield, Miss Evelyn Harding, Miss Erna Fetzold, of Oregon City; Mrs. C. M. Maurice, Mrs. Ernest McKeen, Mrs. Waldemar Splid, Miss Florence Holmes, Miss Mary Holmes, and Miss Lucile Resing, all of Portland; Mrs. H. E. Cross, Mrs. William Hammond and Miss Pansy Oswald, of Gladstone. ARRESTS FOR PING ON OSWEGO LAKE REPORTED Three arrests for angling during closed season were made on Oswego lake Sunday by R. Miles, deputy game warden, who has reported to the state ers that numerous sportsmen are forgetting the fact that fishing season does not open on that body of water until June 15. The three were C. C. Lane and J. R. Block of Portland, and Mrs. F. Upton of Oswego. Miles also arrest ed George Dean of Portland on; a charge of angling without a license The Gladstone eighth grade class was among the best represented at Chautauqua park. Saturday, with eighteen members present, these being: Verna, Miranda, Olive Duff, Elsa Sobezinski, Lila Lund, Alma Maylield, Jeanie Patterson, , Dorothy Kyler, Lulu Lee, Irene Caldwell, Franklyn Niles, Charles Peterson, Leonard Trobleson, Vincent Meyers, Earl Davis, Arden (Bobbie) Grasier, Purl Enger, Melvin Carrothers and Lyle Williams. Professor J. W. Leouhardt took Sat urday off and atended the graduation exercises at the park. Mr. Leonhardt is identified with the Pacific Fruit and Produce Company in Portland during the summer months. The Gladstone base ball team com posed of the larger boys met the Bol ton team on the Chai-tauqua field Sun day, the Bolton team winning by a score of 16 to 15. A telegram was received last Fri day by George Miehlke from Henry W. S trebig stating that himself and Mrs. Strebig would sail the next day from New York for Europe They left Gladstone over a month ago, trav eling eastward leisurely, visiting at a number of different points of inter est. They expect to be away a year. Mrs. Bxendle and son, Clay and Clarence McMannus motored to Sa lem Saturday evening where they visited with the Fraternal Brother hood Lodge, oi which they are all members. Mr. and Mrs. Winnifred Knight and Miss Amy Peckover of Portland were guests of Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Rauch Saturday. Miss Rosamond Ginther of Wash ington, D. C., is the guest of her sis ters, Mrs. Christ Grasier and Mrs. G- W. Benawa Miss Ginther will spend the summer with relatives and friends in Oregon returning to Washington in the early fall. Margaret Peterson returned to her home in Sandy after a delightful rweek's visit at the home of Mr. and Mrs. G. Harrison She was accom panied to Sandy by Misses .Nell Har- vison, Meryl Piatt, Veatrice Rauch, Vivian Rauch and Clyde Harvison, making the trip over the highway in the Harvison machine. Mr and Mrs. Harvison, formerly lived in Sandy before buying the Rauch property in Gladstone. Mr. Harvison and son, Clyde are identified with the Crown-Willamette mills. A few weeks ago Clyde had the misfortune to break the small finger on his left hand. However,' if is healing nicely and he hopes to re sume his position in a few days. One of the jolliest picnic parties of the season was enjoyed on the banks of the Clackamas River Sun day when Mrs. c- A. Davenport and Mrs. W. E. Rauch entertained in honor of the. former's daughter and soni-n-law, Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Gest ley of Forest Grove. A basket lunch was served and swimming and games enjoyed. Those enjoying the affair were: Mr. and Mrs. C. A. Davenport, . of Gladstone, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Peckover of Edgewood, Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Gestl&y of Forest Grove, Mr. and - Mrs. James Saboff of Portland, Harry Peckover, Mr. and Ms. W. E. Rauch and daughters. Misses Veatrice and Vivian Rauch of Gladstone. Miss Faync Burdon entertained Sunday evening the members of the Ladies Quartette of the Christian church, at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. F. A. Burdon on Port land Ave. Miss Burdon was assist ed in serving and ntertaining by her mother. Those attending were Mr. and Mrs. F. A. Burdon, Mrs. R. M. McGetchie, Mrs Ralph Johnston, Misses Veatrice Rauch, Fayne Bur don end Nora Wenster. Mrs. John McGetcnle T.as as her house guest, Mrs. H .T Bestow of Husum, Washington. Mrs Bestow has visited here on various occasions and is very well and favorably known. Mrs Bestow is an aunt of Mrs. J. W. Gray, formerly of this place. Mrs. W E. O'Donnell and sons. Percy and Harold and Samuel Ress- err of Oregon City, were guests of her sister, Mrs. E. W. Eby, Saturday when they attended the graduating exercises at Chautauqua park. Percy Miss Marie Friedrich's friends at Parkplace planned and carried out an enjoyable event for Thursday evening. given in honor of her approaching marriage to J. Henry Endres, the event to take place on June 12. Assemblying in a body the friends started for the Friedrich home on the Clackamas river near Parkplace. each guest carrying a pretty and useful gift Mulligan Residence Is Total Loss In Fire In Elyville Fire, believed to have originated from an overheated or defective flue, practically destroyed the residence of M. H. Mulligan, In Elyville, at 2:15 o'clock Friday afternoon. The roof and the entire upper story were burned, the loss possibly amount ing to $4,000. The fire started on the roof, burn ing down through the .attic to the top floor. The blaze was discovered by Mrs. Mulligan who happened to go out side the house. With the aid of a neighbor who had been shingling a roof nearby, an attempt to fight the flames with a garden hose was made. The fire department was called but by the time they arrived the blaze had gained considerable headway. Their work was somewhat delayed by a break in the main hose line, which blew out under pressure. The major portion of the furniture in the house was saved by the neigh bors but practically all of the fam ily's personal effects were lost. Mr. Mulligan was at work In the Corwn Willamette mills at the time of the blaze. His wife and child had ample time to escape from the burn ing structure. The loss is covered by Insurance to some extent. There is a $1,500 policy on the house and enough carried on the furniture to cover loss from that saved. two of those completing the eighth grade from the Eastham school. Mr. and Mrs. R. Freytag had as their dinner guests Sunday, Mr. and Mrs O. A. Pace and daughter. Miss Pauline of Oregon City. Mr. and Mrs. O'Dell left Saturday evening for Yakima, Wash, where they will make their home. .They will go by the way of Seattle. Mrs. Dorsett entertained in their honor in a most delightful manner prior to their departure. Lester Kerns of Corneiips, spent the week end with Mr. and Mrs. Sam Clay and Mr. and Mrs. Harry Wheel er. Lester is making his home with Rev. and Mrs. B. F. Clay and will attend college at Forest Grove the coming winter. Cashius Strickland, who has suffer ed a serious attack of double pneu monia is very much improved and is able to be about the house again. Miss Anna McMillon of Astoria is spending the Bummer with her par ents In Gladstone. Mr. and Mrs. Clyde Green have let the contract for a modern home on Fairmont Street and Portland Ave nue. Mrs. James Tracy is very much im proved. She has been confined to her home with La Grippe. The members of the Christian Church will give a reception to their new minister and wife. Rev. and Mrs. John Hornaday at the church parlors Friday evening. Mr. and Mrs. Horn aday will leave the first of the fol lowing week for Washington, D. C. Where they will visit with relatives and friends for one year. The Gladstone City Council will meet in regular session at the coun cil chambers Tuesday evening. One of the questions to be considered is the removal of the water office. A petition to retain the office at Pad dock's drug store was presented but not placed on file. Miss Genevieve Evon, sixth grade teacher in the Gladstone schools left Satuday for Bellirgham, Washing- winter's work at the normal at Bell Ingham where she will graduate the following June. Miss Evon is held in the highest respect by her pupils and principal as well as her many friends here Mrs. H. E. Cross and daughter Miss Frances will leave Wednesday fos Los Angeles, California, where . the mar riage of Miss Cross and Winfield J. Dryden will be solemnized June 10th, and will leave for an auto trip through the South, Mrs. Cross will return to her home in Gladstone the first of next week. Mr. Dryden- is an expert acocuntant for the Hetch Hetchey Water Supply Company. Miss Cross is a most pop ular young woman of this place, the youngest daughter of Judge and Mrs. H. E. Cross. She has taken an ac tive part in church and community affairs. After an extended honeymoon in the South, Mr. and Mrs.-Dryden will make their home at Grovel, Califor nia. . Contractors Wallace & McKinney are putting in the concrete work for the new Standard Oil plant at Es tacada. They expect to complete the work in the latter part of the week. Mrs. Simmons, who has been' the house guest of her son, carl Simmons and wife, returned to her home in Viola Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Lambert of Viola, were guests at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Carl Simmons during the week. Bfllie, the son of Attorney and Mrs. William Hammond, is suffering an attack of astnma. Billie recently returned from Ashland where he spent the winter with his grandpar ents. Rev. and Mrs. P. K. Hammond, his health was greatly improved while in Ashland. Mrs. McKinney returned to her home in Gladstone the first of the week after a three weeks' visit with her sister, Mrs. Dann at Los Angeles, Calif. Mrs. McKinney was called to California by the illness and death of her niece, Waldwen Dann. Bill Tracy and Paul Jones are work ing at Estacada this week on the Standard Oil plant. Mr', and - Mrs. Floyd Hogan have moved to Estacada where they have purchased a restaurant. Dr. and Mrs. W. E. Hempsttead have moved to their farm at Canby for the summer. Mrs. Ben Hayhurst and children are spending a few days with her mother, Mrs. Blanchard, they plan to leave for Grants Pass Saturday. Mr. Hayhurst is identified with the telephone company at Grants Pass. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Legler and Mr. and Mrs. S. V. Francis and Mrs. H. "W. Wilson and son, Parker, formed a motor party, visiting with Dr. and Mrs. W. B. Mott in Salem Sunday evening. Mr. and Mrs. Walter Erchmeyer are further improving their property at the junction of Clackamas Boule vard 'and S2nd Street road by build ing a double garage. Will Davis of the West Linn Inn has purchased a lovely new sedan. He was the guest of his mother, Mrs. H. H. Holland during the week. Lieutenant Bert Wilcox of Camp Lewis motored to Gladstone Saturday where he was the house guest of his sister, Mr. and Mrs. Howard Leete, returning Sunday evening. Mr. and Mrs. W. W. Leete enter tained at their home Sunday in their usual social manner for the pleasure of Mr. and Mrs. Carroll Leete of Portland. The Leete home was decorated with cut flowers and ferns, very cleverly arranged in baskets. The evening was spent in music and games." Mrs. Leete was assisted in serving and entertaining by her daughter, Miss Norma Leet. Those present were: Mr. and Mrs. W. W. Leete, Mr. and Mrs. Howard Leete, Miss Norma Leete, Miss Gladys Chambers, Miss Hesper Leete of Gladstone, Mr. and Mrs. Carroll Leete, and Miss Thelma Larking of Portland and Jack Shaw of Vancouver, B. C. EXERCISES ARE GIVEN AT PARKPLACE SCHOOL The eighth grade exercises of the Parkplace grammar school held at the auditorium of the school last Friday evening were largely attended. The interior of the school was prettily decorated for the occasion. The class colors were cardinal and green, and these were carried out In the decorat ive scheme. The following program was enjoyed: Music, Theroux orchestra; march, "Class "of 1922;' presentation, Prof. Jensen; welcome address. Hazel Felth; commencement address, Mr: Tooze; music, orchestra; class his tory, Blanche Johnson; solo, Mrs. Rita" Holmes Brunner; class poem, Cecil Fischer; class song, arranged by Blanche Holbrook; horoscope, Olive Schlegel; music, orchestra; alphabet, Norman Glass; class will, Lester Meindl; solo. Vera Anderson; valedic tory address, Edward Zielaskowski; presentation of diplomas, Mrs. E. L. Pope; presentation of flowers, little girls. WILLAMETTE NEWS LIQUOR E YOUTH TO SHOOT SELF dy, William Logus and Sadie Logus j took roses which were used in decor. as defendants. I ating the rooms of the Friedrich home. PORTLAND, June 5. Liquor, mon ey, an automobile and an infatuation for a married woman were the contri buting causes of the suicide of John Wood Jr., 19, who shot himself while in the apartment of Mrs. Barbara Whitney, 23, in the Chetopa apart ments at 12:3a o'clock yesterday morning, the police say. He died at l o'clock this morning at Emanuei hospital. The boy was the son of Mrs. John Wood, 605 Holly street, owner of the John Wood Iron; works. He had been drinking heavily for the last week, according to the state ments of Mrs. Whitney and her room mate, Miss Nell Lindley. VALENTINO ACQUITTED ON CHARGE OF BIGAMY LOS ANGELES, Cal., June 5. Ro- dolph Valentino, screen actor, whose principle roles have Deen oi love heroes, was liberated or a cnarge vi bieamy here today when the felony complaint was dismissed after a pre lminary hearing before Justice of the Peace Hanby. The justice ruled there was insufficient evidence presented to support the complaint- RAILROAD PAYROLLS TO BE SLASHED ON JULY 1 But for the work of the neighbors Mulligan said, the entire contents of i ton, where she will attend summer the building would have been lost. 1 normal. Miss Evon will return to He also lauded the work of the fire J .'Gladstone in the fall for a three department in handling the blaze. weeks' visit before taking up the thoritatively here today. WASHINGTON, June 2. The next wage reduction order of the railway labor board at Chicago will provide for slashes in the pay of more than 1,000,000 additional railway workers, including not only the shop crafts, but all employes except those who are members of the "big four" transporta tion brotherhoods, it was learned au- Lloyd Mathers, who is working near Tillamook, spent the week-end in Willamette visiting at the home of his sister, Mrs. E. A, Leisman. While here he also visited friends. Miss Emma Brecte or Parkplace vis ited relatives in Willamette several days last week. Joyce Mercer, who has beeD spend ing the winter with her sister, Mrs. Lee Porter and attending the Union High School, left Tuesday for her home in Sandpolnt, Idaho. Helen Wallis spent several days last week in Portland where she was a guest of her grandmother. Mrs. "E. A. Leisman and children, Richard, Marshal., and Alice Lorraine visited Mrs. Fred Baker in Mountain Road Wednesday and Thursday of last week. John Casey, who is employed near Tillamook, spent several days last week visiting his family here. Mr. and Mrs. Alferd Bradley and children left last week for Gateway Oregon where Mr. Bradley has em ployment for the summer. A picnic at Oswego Lake was en joyed by the students and faculty of the Union High School last Monday. Boating on the lake, games and the picnic dinner were the main attrac tions of the day. Mrs. Lee Porter and children, Joyce and Marie returned home Mon day from Forest Grove where they have been visiting relatives. Mrs. C. B. WSllson and Mrs. A. P. Tuor were guests at the home of Mrs. Charles I Baker of Gladstone Thursday. Mrs. A, Davis of Portland visited at the home of her sister, Mrs, Grover Coffin on Tuesday Mrs. Davis was formerly Miss Ethel Gorden of Willamette. Mrs. Bennet was a week-end visitor at the home of her daughter Mrs. Grace Cantrill of Vancouver, Wash. Mrs. Wm. Ream returned home Thursday from Salem where she has been spending a few days. A telegram was received by Mrs. Hartman on Monday telling of the death of her son-in-law, Erben Dana hue, whose home was in Ocean Falls, B. C. Mrs. Hartman left for Ocean Falls the same day to stay a few weeks with her daughter and grand son who have both been. veryill with tonsilitis. 1 The Woodmen of the W6rld, Camp IIL will hold a picnic at Schnoerr's park on June 28. Everyone is invited and it is hoped there will be a. large attendance. The house on fourth avenue belong ing to the Beven's estate is being re-' shingled Mr. and Mrs. Carl Khale entertain ed at dinner on Sunday, Mr. and Mrs. Edward Colfelt and son, Teddy, of Sherwood, Miss Freda Balztmer of Portland and Mike Hessner of New York. Miss Myrtle Aden of Frogpond was a weekend visitor at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Shipley. Mr. and Mrs. Khale and children, Fred, and Carl, accompanied by Mr. and Mrs. Coife.lt and son, Teddy, visited relatives in Portland on Sun day afternoon. The Commencement exercises for the Willamette Grammar School were held in the gymnasium on Fri day evening of last week. The pro gram was as follows: Maypole dance, primary class; Songs "Sing", seventh and eighth grades; Invocation, J. L. Gary; Salutatory, Jess Mootry; Class prophecy, Jimmie Peterson ; Class Valedictory, Myra Adcock; So lo, vocal, Anna Matlaski; Hints to Class, John R. Bowland; Class Song, Chapel Steps, eighth grade; Duet, Jimmie and Nettie Patterson; Tinker Song, Jolly Boys, mixed; Mrs. Polly- wigs and Her Wonderful Waxworks. The program was well- attended and beautiful flowers were presented to the following graduates; Nettie Pat tersonfl Frances Shipley, Jess Moot ry, Mary Martha Myra Adcock, Jessie Babcock, Ami eta Price, WHlard Bra dy, Alberta Barnes, Jimmie Patterson and Ellen McArthur. Audrey Tuor, who nas been teach ing in Dallas, is. spending her va5a- -tion at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. A, P. Tuor. Miss Tuor has completed a successful years teach ing and has been re-elected for the coming year. Mr. and Mrs. Loyd Showers are re ceiving congratulations over the ar rival of their first child, a girl weigh ing eight and onerhalf pounds, at their home on Saturday, May 27. Mrs. Showers was formerly Miss Mabel Earsley. Ruth Shipley of Portland was a Willamette visitor Friday evening, whent she came to attend the Com mencement exercises of , her neice. Frances Shipley, who graduated from grammar school. Gladys Baker and her mother, Mrs. B. F. Baker are visiting at the home i of relatives in Independence.