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MORNING ENTERPRISE THURSDAY, MAY 4, 1911. f ..- ; T .-" " i v," v I ' ' " At the Portland Theaters LAST CAS LEAVES FOR OREGON CITY AT MIDNIGHT 1 .:. .-J sr. J .' ''f 4 rTl7i,S.'r Vi! . The Concord ochool will hold Its closing exwrcieea Friday by eajoylag a picaie oas the rtvr. hues Gladys Ford to Ik air teacher. CORRESPONDENCE SCENE FROM -THE SPEND THRIFT" AT THE HEILG. Dramatic Sensation at the Tllig Theatre for 'Four Nights, Beginning. 4, With Special Pric Matin Saturday. May -THE SPENDTHRIFT- TONIGHT. Vital Drama of Today for Four Night at the Haiiig. At th H01g Theatre opening Thursday Bight. May 4. Frederic Thompaon will give Portland Theatre goers their nrst opportunity of wit nessing "The Spendthrift.- the latest dramatic work of Porter Emerson Browne, whose "Fool There Was" has given him a position amdng other American dramatists. The piece la a "vital drsms of today" and deala primarily with the eitravsganc and wasted opportunities of a class of women who are numerous In certain strata of society. The basic theme of "The Spendthrift" appealed to Browne for a long time before he set his thought on paper and when he did he pat Into his writing all the vitality - with which the Idea was invested dor Ing the mental evolution. again and will renew her school work Monday. Lexy had a aevere case of blood poisoning. The band girls are practicing and. learning new pieces. They will play In Milwankl Wednesday evening at theaya clnb entertainment. The Oak Grove ball team will play the Popcorn Kings of Portland 8unday at Oak Grove. Miss Lexy Graham is able to walk U E. Armstrong Is on the sick list with a severe cold and -grip, i Mrs. Suter and Mrs. Kshler were Portland visitors Saturday. Miss bonis Kennedy went to Naef station on business Saturday morning. Mrs. John Smith was a Portland visitor Saturday. - Mrs. W. M. Cederson and two child ren spent Saturday in Portland with Mrs. Cederson's sister. Rnsset na re opened the , m.ornjnfor rw. J. I butcher shop. The building for the postoffice nesting completion and the office OAK GROW.. I K. Bentley wma in Oregon City Monday, on business. Mrs. L. C Bentley and daughter, rtoreac. spent the week's end at Woodbnm. Oregon, with Mrs. Blaeke- by and family. The baseball game Sunday between the home team and tke Popcorn Kings team, of Portland, was a fine game. Our pitcher Col man, struck oat four teen men. All of the team played Jlne ball. Mr. Fisher the new catch er, none une wwl Remember the entertainment Wed nesday evening at Mllwanukle given by the Boys' Club, the Oak Orove band will play. -, Miss LauIss Kennedy and Miss 8novall were Portland visitors Mon day. Mr. Clutch, of Woodstock, was out Monday looking after his property, Mrs. L B. Armstrong and daughter. Heater- apent Monday afternoon In Portland. Mrs. Elmer Worthtngton left Mon day afternoon to spend several days 1th friends at Falrdale. Miss June Spauldlng and Mike Oiarev spent Sunday with Mrs. Chas. Worthlngton and attended the ball game. Mrs. Isabel! Hilton spent the week end at Rldgefleld. Washington, with West ley and Mrs. McArther. Ed. Olds spent Sundsy with his family. Mr. Olds has charts of a gang of men working on the ML Hood Railway. Mr. and Mrs. Russell have moved in the-Del rich house for the sum mer. . Mrs. Isaac Hill who has been quite sick is much improved. Mrs. Rice was a Portland visitor Wednesday. Mrs. Paget and Mrs. Chas. Blghsra wss at the green house at'Meldrum after planta Monday. Mrs. Williams' cousin. Mr. Ray, left for his heme In Missouri after spending several months at Wash oaghaV Washington, and around. Port land. . . Mr. Rice Is at home sick with a severe cold. Mr. McArthur waa a Portland visi tor Wednesdsy. On account of the recent rain the rosd men are out of work. F. H. Harris was a Mllwaukle and Oregon City visitor Wednesday. Earnest Harris left Tuesday even ing for Spokane where h has em ployment. Mrs. R. U Herron entertained a lady friend from China Tuesday. S. C. Alexander Is laying the side walk on the south aide of the Green building,;, which was torn up when the street wss graded. . Mr. A. Fisher leaves Thursday Eastern Oregon, where OAK GROVE. Mrs. w. weiis aaa cauarea wvai i out to her father's, Mr. Murphy, on , be moved next week, the first of the the Woodstock car-line to spend the , month. day. Mr. Murphy feU down the cellar 1 Mr. and Mrs. George Taylor, of Port steps and broke the ligaments in his j tand. has purchased an acre and one Hmbs besides other scratches. I half of River front from Harvey 8tark- Fourteen people boarded the : 18 i weather and are building a line real ear Saturday morning going to Port-: deuce which the family will occupy land. That speaks well for our little burg. Severs) of our prominent business men went to Oregon City snd were taken Into the Elks Lodge Friday ev ening, returning home in the wee small hours of the morning, wiser and we hope better ones. when completed. Miss Amanda Oatfield Is Improving slowly. Mrs. Luc? Walker has returned to her home In Hlllsboro sfter several ! months' visit with relatives. W. M. Holt mad a business trip to I Portland Saturday morning. I he has excepted a position; Arthur Graham will take charge of the drug store when Mr. Fisher leaves. . L. E. Armstrong is Improving. and will sttend the entertainment Wed nesday evening at Mllwaukle, where the glrla band will play. Several of the prominent people will sttend the boys' club exercises Wednesday evening at Mllwaukle. MILWAUK1E. Its all over town. What? Mud. The moving picture show has left town, closed its doors and gone. Chas. Hlrley. of Estacada, formerly a rural mall carrier, was here this "THE SHOW THAT'S DIFFERENT WtK Exh&t - OREGON CITY, MONDAY, MAY 8TH One Day Only Two Performance- 2 and O P. M.-Two Porformancoa AILo (So IB ARETES 200 PERFORMING ANIMALS 200 i m n n in i MI II III I A U U U U I 1 . J I ilium Ah I'M APTfiDQ nuiviiu i FT. BIO THREE-RING WILD ANIMAL (S HIS; . W, w w 4 Monster Lion "Neto" riding Arabian Horses Elephants, Lions, Tigers, Pumas, Leopards, Zebras, Jaguars; in steel arenas under direction of famous male and female trainers 30 Gtoups of Savage Beasts in Salutation IUgh School Horses, Sea Lions, Bears, Dogs, Ponies, Babboons and a hos of novel and sensational Acts. ' TSr OREGON CITY, MON. MAY 8 WMtseeda saomlns- on huslnes. Mr. sad Mrs. felton. of Bellwod, apent Sunday erealag with Mrs. Mar gt Johnaosi and family. The Mllwaakl grant tn k0,a social meeting rrWay evening, large number will be present and toasts will be girea around the table. Ladies: Uulld of the Episcopal church, held an entertainment and supper. Saturday night, a large at tendance and a good time had by all present. The dance by the Mllwaukle band Saturday evening, waa well attended. A Urge number from Oak drove be ing present. The Errol quartette will give dance Saturday evening. Mr. and Mrs. Reed from Nebraska hss rented rooms oyer the poatof He and moved In. Mrs. Edna Hurst Is visiting her parents, Mr. and Mr- George At wood. Dr. Rar Stnrker has opened his dental parlors In the bank building Eva Clara, daughter of T. J. Clark. Is unable to attend school on account of sickness. , Jim Mathewa. the barber, has open ed his shoo In the old stand Mr. Snyder has employed a One baker from the Bast. Mayor Streib returned home from his pise l Washington county where he spent several days. The Women of Woodcraft gave a farewell surprise parly to Mrs. Cash at the home of Mrs. Homer Mullen Monday evening. Thirty-seven were present and an enjoyable time waa had. 'The evening was spent In mualc and games, the ladles presented Mrs. Cash with a silver berry spoon, and cake knife. Mr. and Mrs. Cash leave In a few days for North Plains. Wsshlngton county. Homer Mullen met with a sad loss Wednesday morning, bis Isrge Mack stallion took sick and died. When Mr. Mullen purchased the animal he paid thirty-two hundred dollars for him. A veterinary was called but to no avail. Mr.- Ford. Mr. Harris and Mr. Rolhe several of Oak Orove cltliena were here Wednesday morning on busy ness. JThe Commerclsl Club met Thursday evening. A discussion came uo to If a committee should be appoint ed to work with the Journal and try to get n page ad and write up la the Sunday Journal The committee on better Are protection are still work Ing. Matter of participating in the Rose Festival was postponed on ac count of being too busy with street Improvement. The neit meeting of the club will be Msy II. A. U Bolated attended the lecture of the American Instirntlon of Bank ing at Portland, Tuesday evening. W. S. Rllea. a prominent farmer near Harmony,. Is quite sick. Carl Smith of Mlnthorn. Is on the sick list Directors of the First 8tate Bank of Mllwaukle. met Monday evening and transacted the usual business and found- gverythtog Itw encsllent condl- tlon. The I. O. O. F. will give a banquet for the Rebeccas Monday evening. Mrs. Swlggart la suffering with a severe cas of lagrlpper , Church Not. Evangelical church. Rev. E. Rado- baugh pastor. Sunday school 10:30 m.. services at 11:30 a. m., by the pastor. Y. P- A. at 7 p. m., preaching at p. m. Prayer meeting Wednes day evenings. - Teachers ' training. Thursdsy evenings. Choir practice, Friday evenings. W. H. Counsel, who was awarded the contract to Improve Main street through the business district, began work Monday. The contract price for the work wss 1 13.000. and Includes the grading of the street and laying crushed rock for a distance of about eight blocks. This Is the first of the several Im provements to be made. The council Is advertising to Improve Washington from Main street to the Southern Pa cific car track, a distance of about three quarters of a mile, the .cost of which will range from $15,000 to $20, 000. Also It Is proposed to Improve Harrlspn east from Main street, and bids will be asked for In a short time.- The three Improvements projected will cost about $50,000. It is proposed to tkke up the Improvement of Front street at a later date, and It will cost about $20,000 to carry It through. This street Is occupied by the Ore gon City Railway. WIL80NVILLE. Prospecting for oil has begun on Aubrey Woods' farm, about two miles from Wllsonvllle. Mrs. Marion Young left on Wed nesday for Corvallla, to spend a week visiting her son Doris, who Is at tending the O. A. C. Henry Aden spent a couple of days at T Brooks last week, buying a bank rupt stock of goods, which n-hai placed on sale and ihe store has been crowded with bargain seekers In coo-sequence. Those who attended the Booster Day festivities at Oregon City, say It was the best ever. The Commercial Club of our county seat has certainly been working hard to better condi tions for this county at large, and It would seem to be but a lust token of appreciation, that when we farmer folk want to go outside of our own little village to do our trading, we should patronize the merchants at Oregon City, who are going down Into their own pockets to help the county com to the front Ben Toor.e, who was reported as being seriously III with scarlet fever, is quite well again, the attack having proven to be but a light case of scar let rash. Quite a number of village people attended the celebration at Champoeg on Tuesday, May 2, despite the drix ding rain. The "Pomona" was crowded with the happy throng of pleasure-seekers, and the ship looked very-gay, bedecked with flags ss she wended her way to the little village of Champoeg, where this historical fete takes place- each rear. A local lodge of Odd Fellows was organized at Wllsonvllle on Saturday evening. May 29, with about 25 mem bers. The nsmes of the officers of the lodge will be given next week. A fraternal spirit prevails In Wilson vllle, and doubtless th new lodge will be a prosperous one,, on this ac count. A missionary tea was given at the beautiful home of Mrs. Frank Tooze, on Thursday afternoon at two o'clock, at which time Mrs. Upshsw gave a very Interesting talk on "Missions." The farmer near Wllsonvllle are expecting big returns from the seed sown this year, as the crops look ex tra fine. A Jolly crowd of young people en joyed the hospitality of Mr. and Mrs. Jake Peters on Satorday evening last, at their beautiful and commodious home near the river. Dahcluc. games and must were features of the ves lag's pleasure, after which refreah menta were served, and the merry makers bade a reluctant "goodbye' in (he wake of the wee email hours. Th. Uat uni of the W.- A. C waa nlared with the Donald team oa the Wllsonvllle diamond, and was splen did am. reeultlng In another victory for our village team, the reckoning helna- I to ft. in favor of Wilson vllle. The Wllsonvllle batteries did splendid work, and the heavy hitting of Moore of the village team was one of the chief feature of the game. Joe Thornton was pitcher for the village team, had covered himself with fiory, making eighteen strike-outs. The pitcher from the Donald team was Fellers, who proved a close second to Thornton, making twelve strike-outs, and playing a fine game. The next game will be played against the Wen ona Club of Portland, and la expected to be a dandy. - - jinnin6s LOOQS, Mr. Dodsaoa, of Pleasant Hill, wss a recent visitor at the home of Mr. and Mrs. J. 8. Roberts. Mrs. Chas. Harria entertained the Pastime Club of Meldrum at her home on Tuesdsy, May second. We are glad to note one of our former mualrians, Ulsdys Boys, gave a concert In her home at Kelso which proved to be one of the best ever giv en at that place. Miss Boys planned the program and gave some very skillful esecutloaa In concert Work. She wss assisted by Mrs, Rose C. Reed, th Portland contralto. April XSth being the fifteenth birth day of Helen M. Palnton. her parents gave a party In her honor, which was especially well enjo yed by the bevy of lads and lassies waa attended. - The home waa prettily decorated with dogwood and Scotch-bloom, and the evening, brought about by the well plsnned youthful games. Miss Mable Morse assisted In serving delirious refreshments to thirty-five of Miss Helen s school mate. Mr. Gould Hoathmaa returned from Uyle. Wash.. Sunday, and while there purchased some, very choice lots In the heart of the business center of that city. Mrs. Jennie Jones entertained two of her fort land friends on -Thursday, wnen Mrs. j. j. Adkios and Mrs. pea, Williams were tier guests '.for., the day. The many friends of Mrs. Geo. Morse were pained 10 hear of the -ac cident which befell Mrs. Morse on Thursdsy of last week, when she fell down stairs snd sustained a num ber of bruises which hss con lined her to her bed ever since. Dr. Mount, of Oregon City, was called, who mad her as comfortable as possible.- At this writing Is doing as well as could be expected. Mrs. Crlsa. of Rlvervlew. Cal.. Is occupying . the Haberman cottage hlle receiving treatment from a Portland specialist. Rev. Heverllna- will orearh hla last sermon of this conference year at the Grace Chapel oa Sunday, May 7. The conferenee wlll -convene la Mllwaukl th following week, and a number of our people are planning lo attend. The Sunday school ha been graded which seems to be more satisfactory. This service Is held at I p. m.- Mr." O. D. Boardman has charge of the Bible class. Rev. Heverllng of the young peoples'. Mrs. Lucy Newell of the Intermediate and Mrs. Ulllan Strain of the primary classes. A. F. Russell Is the superintendent, and a cordial Invitation is extended to all. Mr. and Mrs Csl. p. Morse enter- tslned at lea on Sunday evening when seven of their friends enjoyed a so cial chgjt at their home. Mr. Mack, the 1-8. fish wsrden. and family, wyKenJoy camp life dur ing tb contthg summer on the banks of the Willamette at this place. Mrs. f. J. Bpooner returned on Sat urday from a visit la Vancouver with her alster, Mrs. Hodgkln. Miss Edna and Lillian Weaterdeld were, callers at the Spooner home and Mr. Spooner la also enjoying a visit from his niece, Mrs. Salome. Mr. Edson Downing, of Sell wood. was a caller at this place on Satur day. Mr. J. P. Strain and Frank Pratt were week-end visitors at the tatter's ranch near Cams. ' Mrs. Dunlsp, of Detroit. Mlcvh.. Is visiting at the home of her brother, Mr. L Wilcox. Mrs. Dunlso has also enjoyed a visit with California friends previous to her arrival In Portland. Mr. Williams who recently arrived from Missouri, have stsrted to build tbelr new home on the county road near Coveil. Mr. H. C. Palnton. of this place ha the contract for the water system Miss Vlvlsn Bpooner and Miss Vir ginia Umbdenstock becsme enrolleg in the school dnrlng the past week. Mr. ana Mrs. Edwin Newell, of Port. land, spent Sunday with the P. D, Newell fsmllTi The special meeting of the Jennln Mxige community Club met on Wed nesday evening or last week. Twenty. Ave members were nreaent. Mr monre, or me f. La. at P. Co., gave the cost In regsrd to the lighting sys tem and a number signed to have the electric lights Installed at once. A committee to look after the Im provement of Jennings avenue, con nlstlng of Messrs Mo Farlane, Flnley and Welch were appointed. A ban quet was also talked of and commit tee or Messers P. D. Newell, C. P, Morse, Geo. A, Shaver, J, Welch, H. l Heatnman and Mr. Tompson to further perfect plans for this. The next regular meeting will he held on Wednesday evening. May 3. All mem oers are urged to come and help In the work as the Community Club neeas me assistance or all Its mem bers. - Mr. H. L. Heathman was a bust iie visitor at me county seat on nonaay. Mr. and Mrs. Silas ScrlDttir and the Mesdames Betcel and Parr, of Oregon City, and Mrs. Moulton, of Fern Ridge, were called at the home 01 Mrs. Geo. Morse during ha week Miss Leah McOorern, of Gladstone. spent Tuesday with Mrs. Chas. Red tnond. w " , " ' w fl -1' if. ' ' le rJ ..i9urstir iv, A d-Readers Place. When you write - wwsaiu -w . TT 'ny klni " ad try tu Include In It just the information you'd like to find If yon ware an ad-reader and were looking fox n e ad of that klna. If you do this to even a small -rf , -V e- 3D A Will You Help Us Boost Your Own Interests ? 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When they 4 choose to add each to the ad- w payment equau 10 a roil year' advance payment they may take advantage of the $1 jate.. , v.-., . - , . We make this special prtoe . so that people who have paid la advanoe on some other esOy and wish to take the Morneng Enterprise, may d o wttaewt tow groat eapoaoe. X - ' ' CANSY. . Judg c. N. Walt, Cfty Recorder 0. F. Romlg and Cpt. Almibr. mitt from the Commercial orguw tlon of Canby. were sent to Inter ludge Beatle for the purposa " J" ting him to postpone action posing of the Josslyn bridw the Molalla River, leading to CW as advertised. The result of the Interview " the Judge promised to do ar rq and give those protesting tM aw tbe bridge an opportunity to pr their reasons next Friday MhjJJJ slon of Court why tali bridge not be abandoned. '. " unset Mag'"e for M .... ... t fllefl "Nile of tne we- - drus. Beautifully I"""' colors. 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