.ENTERPRISE. FRIDAY. OCTORFR H IQ7? LOCALS AND PERSONALS In Charge of Government Work. J. N. Graham, captaia of the Ur S. government , dredger, "Mathloma," was in Oregon City on Saturday, where he came on business for the govern meat Captain Graham, a former Ore gon City man, and son of the late Captain John Graham, a pioneer steam boat man, is in charge of the dredg ing at the mouth of the Clackamas river. The channel is being deepen ed, and the. work will continue for about ten more days. The boat will then be transferred to the Clatskanie, where other dredging will be done. Owns 1400 Acres of Land. Fred Myers, prominent resident of Marquam, was In Oregon City on Fri day. Mr. Myers came to this city to look after property interests He owns about 1400 acres of land in the Mu- lino section. A large part of this is under "cultivation. Myers visited friends "in Oregon City before leaving for his home. George Armstrong Came to City. George Armstrong, prominent resi dent of Clackamas county, whose home is at Redland, was in Oregon City Fri day. Armstrong is visiting among his numerous friends in this city before returning to his home. Take Possession of New Home. Mr. and Mrs. Parker, who have been residing on Ninth and Railroad Avenue, have moved to Gladstone, where they are to make their home Mr. and Mrs. Parker have purchased a bungalow, and took possession of the same the latter part of the week The former has opened a, shoe shop at Gladstone. For a number of years he was connected with the firm of Milter & Parker, now, the C. G. Miller Company. Witness Comes" From Logan. Mrs. B. W. King, of Logan was among the Oregon City visitors on Friday. Mrs. King is one of the wit nesses in the case of Smith vs. Leach, that was on the docket Friday. Newly weds Return. Mr. and Mrs. Gilbert Morris, who have been spending their honeymoon in the Sound cities, have returned to Oregon City. They are to make their future home in Gladstone, where they are erecting a new home. Strawberries Brought To Market. G. B. Twombley, whose farm is lo cated near Baker's bridge on the Clackamas river, was in Oregon City on Saturday. Mr. Twombley brought in delicious strawberries from his gar den and placed in the market. Baby Arrives at Geen Home. Mr. and Mrs. Clyde Green, of Glad tone, are rejoicing over the arrival of a son, born at their home on Thursday, October o. .Mrs. Green was Miss- McMillan, of Gladstone before her marriage. v . Do You Remember? 8torles oT the Old Pioneers and Yarns from Old Newspapers. THIRTY YEARS AGO Weismandel in City W. P. Weis- mandel, who has been in Walla Walla Wash, all summer has returned to Oregon City. Crown Paper Company Improve ments Within the next week there will be extensive improvements in progress at the Crown paper com pany's mill. Indeed, some of the pre liminary work is now under way. A Fourdrinier paper machine will super sede the present cylinder machine, the new one having a speed of 250 feet a minute, while the other fell a good deal short of 200 feet: About $30,000 will be expended In these improvements. Mr. and M's. Charles Menke en tertained on Sunday at their home in this city, he event was in honor of William Moehnke's birthday anniver sary, iiq a uinnaay u inner was among the enjoyable features of the day. A birthday cake and cut flow ers added to the beauty of the ta ble. Cut flowers were also used in decorating the rooms of the Menke home. Enjoying the affair were Mr. and Mrs. William Moehtoke and daugh ters, Catharine and Marguerite, Mr. and Mrs. David Moehnke, Mr. and Mrs. Ivan Menke and daughter, Vir ginia, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Meuke and children, Jean, Ted and Velma, Mr. and Mrs. Michael Moehnke. Douglass Hadley, Mr. and Mrs. Ches ter Hadley, Keith and Earl Hadley. Br'ngs Tomatoes to City. J. Sperb, prominent gardner of Can- by, was in Oregon City on Friday. He brought a load of tomatoes to the local market, but after arriving found that the market was somewhat over stocked. State Master of Grange. C. E. Spence, as 'grange master of the state grange, whose home is at Beaver Creek, was in Oregon City Friday. Ki"chems Rejoice Boy Arrives. Mr. and Mrs. Marion A. Kirchem are rejoicing over the arrival of a son. He was born at the Kirchem home at Logan Saturday afternoon at 1 o'clock, and has been given the name of Marion Arlie, Jr. The mother was formerly Miss Pearl Hinkle. Molaia Represented. " Among those from the Molalla sec tion in Oregon City on Friday was E F. Palfrey. His homp is at Moialla Jenkins Represented Estacada. Estacada wag represented on Friday in Oregon City by J. F. Jenkins, of Estacada. Former Resident Her. Miss Ethel Thompson, of Oak Gro, was in this city on Saturday. Miss Thompson resided in Oregon $ity be fore taking up her residence in Port land, later moving" to Oak Grove. Canby Represented. Among those to come to Oregon City on Monday was Cora Cash. Her home is at Canby. Mrs. Truscott From Jennings Lodge. Mrs; Edith Truscott, whose home is near Jennings Lodge, was in this city on Monday. Undergoes Operation. Mrs. Montgomery, wife of Colonel Montgomery, underwent an operation for appendicitis at the Oregon City hospiTtal on Saturday. Mrs. Montgom ery was formerly Miss Egge, of Wil lamette. According to reports Mrs. Montgomery is recovering from the operation. A. Oidenberg In City. m A. A. Oidenberg, of Clackmas, was in this city Moaday. Former Resident Now Farming. Among the Oregon city visitors dur ing the week were E. J. Lankins and son, of Violin Mr. Lankins resided in Oregon City before engaging in farming. Party Visits Taylor Family. Mr. and Mrs. Claude Rittenhouse, Mrs. Lillian McCormick and daughter, Avis, formed a party to go to Molal la on Sunday, where they were guests of Mr. and Mrs. A. E. Taylor. Mrs Taylor is the sister of Mrs. McCormick. W. Tilford Came From Boring. W. Tilford of Boring, was in this city on Thursday. He is the son ot Mr. and Mrs. Tilford, who resides near Canamah, with whom he visited. McLaren Returns to Resort. F. W. McLaren, who has been in Oregon City over the week-end, left for Wilhoit on Monday morning, where he has property interests. He is in terested in the Wilhoit Springs resort. Return From Southern Trip. Among the Oregon City visitors on Monday was William Horan. Moran and wife recently returned to their home at Boring from a trip to South ern California and Mexico. While m the south they visited many places of interest. Charles Casto Came to City. Charles Casto, prominent resident of this county, whose home is near Damascus, was in Oregon City Thursday. Pope's Hall Crowded Pope's hall last Tuesday evening was crowded with people who were interested in having a free public reading room. There was a pleasing program, and owing to the absence of Chairman George C. Brownell, T. W. Sullivan presided. Friends ot Mr. ana Mrs. C. F. Charles gathered at their home at West Linn on Sunday, October 1, when they assisted In celebrating the birthday anniversary of Mr. Charles. A feature of ' the ' affair was- the birthday dinner, when places were laid for Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Stelts and sons, Ruie and Merien, Mr. and Mrs. J. O. Weston. Mrs. Anna Butler and daughter, Florence, Mrs. Johan- j 50-50 giving for current expense and At the First Baptist Church Friday evening nearly 400 'of the members and friends gathered to enjoy a dou ble celebration that of the seventy fifth anniversary of its history, and also the banner year of service. Sup per was served at 6:30. Guests of honor were Dr. and Mrs. O. C. Wright, Dr. and Mrs. George H. Young, Dr. J. S. Reid Rev. Leroy Hall and Rev. and Mrs. Erastus Smith of Portland. Following the supper the exceed ingly encouraging reports of the diff erent departments followed. The report of the financial secre tary, Dr. Ross Eaton, was especially inspiring. The total amount contrib uted during the year was $ 9,000. Over $5,000 of this amount was contributed by the 40 tithiers in the church, and $662.00 has been added to the build ing fund. The Budget committee reported for an increase all along the line, recom mending a budget of approximately $10,000. This, included a raise of $200 on the pastor's salary, and a placing aside of $900 on the building fund. The benevolence secretary's report, by Dr. Ruth Eaton showed an expen diture of $4,177.00 for benevolence an increase of $839 over the previous year. The ideal of the church is a Oregon City Women Form Gym Classes The Jersey Breed C. . W. Arm strong, of Canby, recently received as a present from his old friend, Ex Governor Moody, a fine Jersey regis tered Jersey bull calf from the gover nor's Salem stock farm. Governor Moody has probably the finest stock ranch in Oregon. Mr. Armstrong, too, has had considerable experience in breeding Jerseys. na Lamp, Misses Maud Perkins, "Vir ginia and Juliet Rigollet, Mildred Charles, Carl Lamp, Orville Charles, Mr. and Mrs. Charles. On Thursday evening of last week Laurel Chapter N6" 113, Order ot Eastern Star, of Canby, entertained at a reception in honor of lour newly- weds, Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Eid, of this city, and Mr. and Mrs. Stoner, of Aurora. The evening was devoted to cards, and followed by refreshments. . The affair was held in the Masonic temple, and the decorations were formed from . variegated autumn leaves and cut flowers. ' Redeems Horse City Attorney Har- jn charge of the affair were Mrs. vey E. Cross had to redeem a norse George Bates, Mrs. J. R. Vinyard, Mrs. Badges Needed About 1700 badges will be required for the school chil dren of the county for Columbus day. There is now money enough collected for only little more than 1000 of them. from the pound last week. He was very glad to do so, however. The ani mal had strayed away and its where abouts had been unknown for a long time. He considers the $2.35 he had j to pay the poundmaster a small fee for the. recovery of the animal. W. H. Lucke. Members of the Saturday Club of the Congregational church enjoyed Monday evening at the home of Mrs. William Gardner, of Meldrum, when benevolence, and the goal has been nearly reached. These amounts are raised by the free will offeringg of the members. The county work, which is being carried on by Rev. A. J. Ware, as county . missionary of the church, showed a most commendable growth, and the posibilities of future work is very bright Rev. Smith of the Lents church, the first missionary employed by the church sketched in a fascinat ing way the importance of this branch of service. The main address of the evening was given by Dr. W. B. Hinson of the East Side Baptist Church, Portland. In his own inimitable way he gave j a message that fitted in with the oc casion, and helped to deepen the feel ing of good fellowship, and desire to rally as one to the work of the Baptist Church of Oregon City. A gymnasium class composed of ' single girls and married women was organized in Oregon City on Wed nesday evening at the Oregon Cit7 school gymnasium. Miss Cordelia Wievesiek, an instructor in the Ore gon City Barclay school, is the phy sical director. The officers are: President, Mrs. . Joseph Miller; sec retary, Mrs. Frank Koenig; Miss Wievesiek, coach. At the first meeting there were 38 attending, with others contemplating joining. The meetings are to be held" On Wednesday evenings, and a nominal sum to be charged for membership. Among . the members are Mrs, Frances Rintoul, Mrs. Mary E. Shaw, Mrs. Frank Forsberg, Mrs. Joseph A. Miller, Mrs. A, E. Rugg, Mrs. Marie Morley, Mrs. Mattie Robacker, Mrs. C. A. Baxter, Miss Frances Li Bowland, Miss Jessie M. Bowland, Mrs. Nettie Shannon, Mrs. Myrtle Simmons,' Mrs. Gussie Hull. Miss Ellen Daugherty, Miss- Mildred Brooks, Mrs. Minnie Stevens, Mrs. Clara Rands: Miss Chris- Una Bluhm, Mrs. Edith Wallace, Mrs. F. H. Cross,. Mrs. Delia Green, Mrs. Myrtle Calif f, Mrs. Minnie Beaulia, Miss Lillie Trembath, Mrs. Nell Brady I Smith, Mrs.i Sadie M. Logus, Mrs. Elma Surfus, Mrs. Cora Minor, Mrs. Imel dia Johnston, Mrs. William Smith, Miss Emma Norris, Mrs. Laura Ro bacher, Mrs. Agnes Morgan, Mrs. Juanita Woodward, Mrs. Clara Wood ward, Mrs. Reita Ruconich, Mrs. Hulda Foley, Mrs. Frank Koenig, Mrs. Ethel Griffith, Mrs. Bertha L. Rau, Miss Gertrude Humphrey, Mrs. Marguarite Forbes, Miss Jeanie Coolie, Beatrice Helsby, Grace Helsby. Miss Marguer- ti iir-1 im rt irrn nri i in InltVtohNltKlhLLAK: CANNED FRUIT IS TAKEN Theives entered, the fruit cellar of Mrs. J. S. Smith, who resides near Fourteenth and Monroe streets early of last week, stealing a large quanity of jars of fruit and jelly. The fol lowing night the thief turned and helped himself to what remained, taking in all over 100 jars of fruit and about 60 glasses of jelly. About 22 jars of. peaches were owned by Mrs. L. Card, daughter of Mrs. Smith, who had recently taken up her home with her mother. Two Aspirants Start Petitions For Council Race Petitions yesterday were placed in circulation to declare the candidacy of two men for council positions. They are R. L. Greaves, ward three and C. H. Roake, ward two. Roake is expected to file for the ward at present represented bv J. K. Jack, who is not to be a candidate for re-election. If Roake does file, he will so far be unopposed. Greaves will oppose F. H. Cross, oandidate for reelection. The fact that there have been no fil ings for the offices of city attorney and mayor has not disappointed the political diepesters who are prophesy ing a race in at least one of these of fices. Henry Henningson, Bill Howell and Jack Toban are all being talked, more or less idefinitely, for the mavor- ite Krummel, Miss Harriet Phipps, f nip' and 11 13 generally conceeded that Miss Frances -Andrews, Miss Florence Andrews. The Euterpean Club was entertained by the women of West Gladstone at Mrs. Gardner, Mrs. W A. White, Mrs. 1110 home of Professor and Mrs. M. E. ' - I Tnrtiai Ti ..o .4 - r , : . Recovering from Wound Lou Doo- little is recovering from the effects of his gunshot wound, when he was accidentally shot. FIFTY-FOUR YEARS AGO Taken from the Oregon City Enter prise October 3, 1868. Married At St. Paul's Episcopal church in this city, on Sunday, Sep tember 27, by Rev. J. W. Sellwood, H. S. Buck and Miss Miranda Chase, both of this city. Julia Haskell, of this city, and Mrs. Earl Hutchinson, of this city, were hostesses. The early part of the evening was taken up in business, when arrange ments were made for the annual Thanksgiving Market. This will be held in the church parlors, on Tues day preceding Thanksgiving. Mrs Earl Hutchinson was appointed chair man, and she will select her assist ants at a later date. Turner, Thursday afternoon in a most charming manner. The Turner home was prettily dec orated with asters. The color scheme was lavender and green. A delicious luncheon was served at one o'clock. For the study hour the members studied "Rigoletto." ' Mrs. F. P. Nel son outlined the opera in a most in teresting manner. Mrs. J. W. Leon- hardt sang "Oh, Why Recall" and Carved upon Sly Hand" and played "Unto A Lonely Abode." Mrs. En- Is Services at Baptist Church Elder I hostesses, .Needlework alsn occuDied the even inir. when articles were-made for the ene Noon-Good sang "Woman bazaar Fickle" taken from the opera. A social time followed the business, and refreshments were served by the G. C. Chandler will preach at the Bap tist church tomorrow at 10:30 o'clock and at the Congregational church at o'clock p. m. Oregon City Visitors. . Mr. and Mrs. Snyder, of Redland, were Oregon City visitors on Thurs day. " Shipping Plank The Canemah Mill ing Company is shipping ash plank to Portland. Aurora Man In City. Fred Wagner, of -Aurora, prominnf resident of that section, was in Ore gon City on business Thursday. Arranges Funeral for Daughter. John Johnson, of Canby, was in Ore. gon City on Monday, coming here to arrange for the funeral services of his daughter, Miss Jennie, who died in this city on Sunday. Canby Merchant and Family Here. Mr. and Mrs. George CatUey ana children, Hal and Dorris, of Canby, were in Oregon city on Monday. Mr. Cattley is a prominent business man of that city. Eagle Creek Resident In City. Among the Oregon City visitors on Thursday was Mrs Emma McUraw. Her home is at Eagle Creek. Came From Hoff. Henry Moehnke, whose home is at Hof, was an Oregon City visitor Thursday. Oswgo Represented Mrs. Anna Conway and daughter, Mrs. ,Nellie Rosentreter, of Oswego, were in Oregon City on Saturday. Eight Hour Woman in Oregon City An eight-hours-a-day man going home the other evening for his supper, found his wife sitting in her best clothes, on the front stoop, reading a volume of travels. "How's this?" he exclaimed. "Where's my supper?" I don't know", replied the wife, "I be gan to get breakfast at 6 o'clock this morning, and my eight hours ended at 2 o'clock p. m. Attending were Mrs. E. L. Shaw, Mrs. Bert Roake, Mrs. W. W. Wood- beck, Mrs. Charles D. Latourette, Miss Ruby Pierce, Mrs. Ellen R. Eads, Mrs. John McGetchie, Mrs. J. A. Roake. Miss Agnes Harris, Mrs. Verne Roake, Mrs. It. Adams, Miss Muriel Stevens, Mrs. W. A. White, Mrs. John Snover, Mrs. James Peterson, Miss Alice Frey tag, Mrs. Victor 'Gault, Mrs. Julia Haskell, Mrs. Earl Hutchinson, Mrs. George Gardner, Mrs. Walter Went- worth, Mrs. George Rakel, Mrs. John F. Clark. Miss Blanche Gardner, Mrs. William Gardner. Best Carriage Teams The best car riage teams, to our notion, on the fair grounds this year, were driven by T L. Davidson, of Marion, Charles Ba con, of Portland; and George Coggan, of La Grande. B. M. DuRell, of Boise, Idaho, drove a superb double team turn out. The largest horsese were The Aid Society of the Christian cuurcn iue; ai me Dome or .airs, i nom- j completed plans for the bazaar to be held in December. Refreshments were served by the hostess who as as sisted by Mrs. Grant Olds. as a current event, Alaska" was discussed. Mrs. William Hammond told ,of the early life in the north; Mrs. Thomas E. Gault "History" and Mrs. F. P. Nelson "Agriculture"- and Mrs. R. M. McGetchie "The Valley of Ten Thousand Smokes." Mrs. Frank Oswald talked on "Art, Basketry and Totem Poles." Legislative measures will be the subject for the next regular meeting. Mrs. Mary Whitcomb, of Minneap olis. Minn., was the guest of honor. Members enjoying- Mrs. Turner's hospitality were Mrs. R. M. Jic- Getchie, Mrs. William Hammond, Mrs. W. E. Hempstead, Mrs. Frank Os wald, Mrs. Victor Gault, Mrs. Thomas E. Gault, Mrs. A. F. Parker, Mrs. Eu gene Noon-Good, Mrs. J. W. Leonhardt and Mrs. Frank .Nelson. A. FERIS IS ACQUITTED ON STATUTORY CHARGE Arthur Feris, charged with a statu tory offense, was acquitted in the circuit court Tuesday afternoon. " The jury was out for 29 minutes. Florense McKinnis of Clackamas Heights, was the complaining witness. The jury was composed of Nellie All dredge; Clara E. Anthony, Fred Lins. Louise Kamrath, Charles R, Harstman, Steve P. Londergan, William Boyd, Robert Y. Appleby, E. C. Brown, Liz zie Bonney, Eliza M. Ingram and Aurie Draper. if any opposition should develop to James Shannon, who is seeking re election, the candidates will not file until the eleventh hour. That the race for city attorney will not be run single handed by O. D. Eby f is considered pracrically certain. Sev eral local attorneys are said to be looking over the registration lists but none have gone sufficiently far to make the probabilities of their can didacy at all definite. The Molalla Man Returns Home. E. J. Johnson, whose home is at Molalla, was an Oregon City visitor on Saturday and Monday. He returned to his home on Monday. Edwin Woodworth From Molalla. Edwin Woodworth, coming from Mo lalla, was in this city on Saturday. Woodworth was among those to trans act business at the court house before returning to his home. Came to City on Business. Walter Keuhl, of Courtney Station, was in this city on Saturday, coming here on business. - ' Comes From Beaver Creek. Valentine Bohlander, whose farm is located in the Beaver Creek section, was in this city on Saturday. church held this annual "get together" and business meeting at the church Wednesday evening. A "pot luck" f mm Asnlnnn. that, u-oro nwnpn nv I ... . . . " ' " election of church officers held. These I air. MVeiS. - . r)po-rna Tnt, TTnllnwoll Thnmao Paterson, C. A. Frost, Alex Paterson, and Newton Foweler; elders, Thomas E. Gault, John H. Prater, J. N. Ky ler and John Horniday; trustees, P. r. ieison, jonn iionoweil ana ti. M McGetchie; superintendent of the Bi ble school, Mrs. Thomas E. Gault; room with hot steam and throwing Fred Hayword. supfirintendent of the Mr. and Mrs. Frank Peckover enter tained at their home in Edgewood Thursday evening. Cards and music were enjoyed, Mrs. W. E. Rauch and Frank Peck members of the Christian ,ver'. winnin hiSh score, and W. E. naucn aua siancoe recsuver receiv ing consolation prizes. Thomas Miller Has "Regular" Feed On 33rd Birthday Oregon City Printer Passes At Hospital After Lonsr Illness Charles Griesback died on Sunday night at 11 o'clock at the Oregon City hospital, where he had been for sev eral months. His death was due to dropsy and complications. Griesback was one of the most ef ficient pressmen in the state, and for over six years has been employed in the mechanical department of the Morning Enterprise. Owing to ill health he was forced to resign his position. He was a -member of the Pressman's- Union in Portland for some time. Griesback, who was 47 years of age, was the son of Peter . Griesback, Sr. and was born in San Francisco. He is survived by five brothers and a sis ter. They are Frank, of Oakland, Bert of Portland, Peter Jr., of Seattle, Jack of Skagaway, Alaska, and Henry Four pies. One cake. Five kinds of meat including dried venison. One chicken. -Two boxes of late red rasp berries. One quart of cream. One watermellon. . . This, garnished with a boquet of chrysanthemums and a box jaTigars. formed the birthday dinner of Thomas Miller. 83 years old yesterday. Miller j of South Bend, Washington and Mrs has been bailiff of the Clackamas Kate Snider of San Francisco, county circuit court for more than hair a century 52 years this month. Yes terday noon, upon the occasion o the passing of another milestone, friends and relatives called at his bachelor quarters at Sixth and Center streets." They brought the menu with them. Miller says he enjoyed the repast, can eat three square meals a day, Nebraska Man Dies After Short Illness George Leeper, of Aurora, Neb., died at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Clara Still, of Glen Echo station, on keeps his youth without any trouble, ; Thursday night at 11 o'clock, after a Serious Accident Yesterday morn ing, says the Portland Oregonian of Wednesday, as steam was being rais ed on the Alert and just after the first signal for starting was blown, the connecting joint in the steam pipe exploded, Instantly filling the engine DELEGATES NAMED TO ATTEND W. C. T. 0. MEET Transacts Business. Harry Kersting, of Boring, was among those to transact business in this city on Saturday. Robert Snodgrass Capne to City. Robert Snodgrass, well known res ident of Mulino, was an Oregon City visitor on Saturday. While in this city he transacted business and also visited among friends. Mr. and Mrs. rown n Town. Mr. and Mrs. .Brown, of Mulino, were Oregon Cit visitors on Friday. Mrs. Brown, who is the cousin of Miss Ona Renner. of this city, visited here Visit Friends In Oregon Cityw Mrs. Bertha Hurst, of Canby, prom inent resident of that city, was in Ore gon City on Saturday. Mrs. Hurst visited' friends while here. Visit Oregon City- Mrs. Diddle accompanied by Miss Ola Dibble, of Molalla, were Oregnn City visitors on Monday. Mulino Represented. Mrs. C. Davidson, of Mulino, was in this city on Saturday. She came here on business. Prominent Logan- Women Here- Mrs. L. C. SmitSi and Mrs. F. H. King, of Logan, were Oregon City visitors on Saturday. Carl Moehnke In City., Carl Moehnke, of Hoff, was in this city Saturday., C. H. Sloop In City. C. H. Sloop, of Boring, was in Ore gon City on Saturday. W. F. Rogers In City W. F. Rogers, of Hubbard, was in Oregon city on business Friday. DR. WM. KRASSIG DENTIST Specializes in Extraction of Teeth Crown and Bridge Work "Plates That Fit" 10-11-12 Andresen Bldg, Oregon City, Ore. . Milwaukle Man in City. H. Parelius, of Milwaukie, wis in this city Friday. He is among the prominent residents of that place. Transacts Business E. S. Fisk, whose home Is near Woodburn, was among those to trans act business in this city Friday. New Era Represented. Mrs. Elmer Veteto, of New Era, was an Oregon City visitor Friday. pieces of casting in different direc tions. Fortunately there were but three persons in the immediate part of the boat when the accident occur red, or the damage might have been greater. The engineer was standing immediately under the pipe at the place where it exploded, and had the L presence of mind to drop to his knees, and groping his way through the steam escaped without injury. Geo. Russel, who was sleeping in an ad joining room. At the moment of the explosion he rushed out of the door, right into the steam. The darkness and the steam prevented him from seeing his way clearly, and flesh on his body was literally cooked, and the skin peeled off from his cheeks, arms and lower limbs. He later died as the result of the scalding steam. Cradle Roll department, Mrs. Grant Olds. Reports of various departments were given by Rev. George E. Will iams, Mrs. R. M. McGetchie, Mrs. Thomas E. Gault, John Hollowell, Mrs. Hayward and Mrs. Grant Olds. Bill Introduced A bill has been in troduced for a canal around the falls on the West side of the river at this place for purpose of navigation. We haven't seen it, nor been informed definitely with respect to the advan tages claimed for it. Perhaps it is right, and perhaps there may be a cat in the meal tub. We shall see. We do not question the honesty of pur pose of parties interested in. advocat ing it. - - The home of Mrs. Edward Harring ton at Gladstone was the scene of a pretty luncheon, when Mrs. Harring ton was assisted in entertaining by her daughters, Mrs. Pearl Rawlins and Miss Iva Harrington, of that place. The event was held on Thurs day. The lu&heon was served -at 4 o'clock, when places were laid for Mrs. Ada Pearl, Mrs. Minda Church, Mrs. David Caufield, of this city, Mrs. Emma Hamilton, of Portland, Mrs. Harrington, Mrs. Rawlins and Miss Iva Harrington. The decorations were attrac tive and artistically arranged. Au tumn leaves intermingled with fall flowers, including dahlias and zinnias, the color scheme being yellow and red. Delegates and alternates to rept- resent the W. C. T. U., of Oregon City at the annual state convention of the W. C. T. U., to be held at McMinnville October 11, 12, and 13, have been chosen. The delegates are Mrs. A. B. Rin toul, Mrs. Frank Welsh, Mrs. George Eberly, Mrs. Bert Roake, Mrs. J. M. Trimble, Mrs. Harry Paine, Mrs. D. C. Ely, Mrs. N. W. Bowland, Mrs. C. T. Hickman, Mrs. Ella Shandy. The alternates are Mrs. C. T. Hick man, Mrs. Jane Crawford, Mrs. H. M. Alldredge, Mrs- McCullough, Mrs. A. R. Lennon, Mrs. W. C. Green, Mrs. Chandler, Mrs. H. E. VonWey, Mrs. Elizabeth Glover. A splendid church edifice has been erected and dedicated to service the Lutherans at Aurora. Shubei Represented Lillie Seimer, of Shubei, was among the Oregon City visitors ' Friday. JE Heiple From Eagle Creek. 'j. E. Heiple, of Eagle Creek, was an Oregon City visitor on Friday. Arrives at Honolulu. Mrs. Joseph Justin received a cable gram Monday from her sister. Miss Mary Mitchell, saying that she had arrived safely at Honolulu, after a delightful voyage. She was met at the dock by Miss Anna Michaels, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Michaels, who has been with the Bishop & Com pany's bank for the past year. Both young women were connected with the Bank of Oregon City. Miss Mitchell was with the local banking inatitn- man, tion for eleven years. Mrs". Douglass Hadley, of West Linn, was taken by surprise on Friday eve ning, when some of her friends as sembled and went in a body to her home. Taking possession of the Had ley residence, the guests carried out the evening's program as had plan ned, when music and games were en joyed, followed by refreshments. The affair was in honor of Mrs. Hadley's birthday anniversary, and to add to the pleasure of the surprise, each guest took an apron as a gift. and proved a most delightful apron "shower!, enough aprons to last the" hostess for several years. These were of various sizes and designs. The guests were Mrs. J. R. Hick man, Mrs.- R. Wenger, Mrs. R. A. Junken, Mrs. Al Cox, Mre. Albert Ad- amson, Mrs. Saunders, Mrs. H. Lefa- Mrs. Wallace, Mrs. Baucher, Charles Shields Tq Seek Mayorship Of City Of West Linn WEST LINN, Ore., Oct. 5. At last night's council meeting petitions of candidates at the forthcoming city election were filed as follows: For Mayor Charles Shields. For Recorder" S. B. Shadle. For Councilmen P. R. Davidson John Ream, Jr., CZ D. Wilson. For Treasurer W. T. McDonald. Other petitions are expected before filing time closes. and believes this last between puffs of a jimmy pipe that smoking isn't any vice at all. Ben Bisanz Named Student Body Head The Hubbard High Student Body held its first meeting in the school assembly; Tuesday, September 26th with an enrollment of twice as many as last year. The purpose of this meeting was to elect officers for the coming year. The following were elected: President, Ben Biranz, Aurora; Vice president, Celenamay Tremayne, Bar low; Secretary, Merle Pond, Aurora; Treasurer, Amy Fish, Hubbard; Sar gent at Arms, Ben Ziegler, Barlow; Yell Leader, John Painter, Hubbard. brief illness. Deceased was 73 years of age, and was visiting at the home of his daugh ter when stricken. Coming here two months ago for the, benefit of his health. He is survived by his wife, of Auroda, Neb., and six children, among these being a son and his daughter at Glen Echo. Mr. and Mrs. Still are to accompany the remains to Nebraska. 9 Year Old Son Of Albert Winnie Dies Renard Appointed Estate Executor Ernest Winne, nine-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. Albert Winne, of Oregon City, Route 6, died -in this city this afternoon about 1 o'clock. The little fellow, who was stricken with pneu monia several days ago, was brought to Oregon City on Wedneday for med ical treatment. The child is survived. by his parents, several brothers and sisters. Carl J. Renhard was yesterday ap pointed executor of the estate of Goarn Asplund, who died on July 27. The estate is valued at $2,000. Andrew Anderson, Drunk, Is Fined $23 GUS LEASH ACQUITTED T Andrew Anderson, of Milwaukie, a gardner at the Open Air Sanitarium was arrested on drunkedness iharges on the complaint of the management there. . Deputies Long and Hughes were sent for and with Constable Lowe took the man before Judge Perry at Milwaukie. Anderson was fined $25 and costs. In default of the fine he is serving 12 days in the county jail. Mrs. Henry Hennlngsen, Mr. and Mrs. . Gush Leach, arrested on complaint of Mrs. C. L. Smith, charging him with assult and battery, was acquitted In the circuit court Friday. The Jury, which was out one hour, was- compos ed of Charles Horstman, Clara E. An thony, Aunie Draper, Adam Bell, Wil liam Boyd, Steve P. Londergan, Louise Kamrath. Sam J. Jones, Fred Fins, Nellie M. Aldredge, Maggie Johnson and William L. Bonney. Cupid Goes on Strike For Ten Day Period Cupid has gone on a strike in Clack amas county. Deputy Guy Pace who presides over the marriage records at the court house hasn't issued a li- cense since October 1. This period of ten days is one of the longest on record here in several years during which no marriages have' been recorded. MONEY TO LOAN ON FARM AND CITY PROPERTY Philip Hammond, Lawyer Beaver Building OREGON CITT, OREGON A. I. Warner Dies "At Eugene Hospital H. I. Warren, who died at the hos pjtal in Eugene on September 18th, was well known in Clackamas county, having' engaged in farming in the Redland section for a number of years. Mr. Warren's death occurred from blood poisoning, having been ill but a short time when his death took place. Mr. Warren was 62 years ot age, and was born in Ohio. Thhe funeral services were held in Eugene, where interment took place. Suit Of Title Filed on 200 Acre Tract Suit to quiet title to a 200 acre tract in section 11, T 3 SR 2 E was filed in the circuit court Tuesday by M. A. M. Ashley against Fred Barker, Wil helmina Van Newhouse et al. Damages to the extent of $3,535.60 including at torney's feet are asked covering liens against the property at the time of its purchase. Catarrhal Conditions . ;un vjr WUDULUUUUIU WUUl UUUB t. i therefore requires constitutional treat -i ment. HALL'S CATARRH MEDICINE! j is taken internally and acts through the j Blood upon the Mucous Surfaces of the j System. HALL'S CATARRH MEDICIN1S ! gives the patient strength by improving the general health and assists Natur in doing- its work, l All Druggists. Circulars free. J f J. Cheney & Co., Toledo, Ohio. '