MORNING ENTERPRISE, FRIDAY, JANUARY 5, 1912. Men Don't Cold The big Specials we are offering in our Underwear will enable you to buy almost two garments for the price of one. See our $1.50 all wool, heavy Underwear Special. Now 89 cents. ASK FOR PREMIUM TICKETS $10 REWARD S For the arrest anrt conviction of any person or persons, who unlawfully remove copies of The 8 Morning Enterprise from tie premises of subscribers after paper has been placed there by 3 carrier. $$'$$$Ji'-!Sl.4S$,$, Often True. Teacher It Isn't proper for you to ay, "You can't learn me nothing." rupil Yes. 'tis. Teacher Why? Pupil 'Cause von can't New York Mail. LOCAL BRIEFS H. Hettman, of Shubel, was in this city Thursday. Mr. Fredrick, of Molalla, was in this city on business Thursday. Bailey Brothers, of Clairmont, were transacting business ia this city Thursuay. Mr. and Mrs. Owens, of Central Point, made a business trip to this city Thursday. . .F. Bohlander, of Beaver Creek, one of the weil known farmers of that place, was in this city Thursday. Mr. and Mrs. James Petty, of Sea side, who have been in this city the past month, will leave for their home at Seaside today. T. M. Vinyard, of Canby, was in this city Thursday. Mr. Vinyard is one of the well known farmers and melon growers of Canby. Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Cummings, of Beaver Creek, were in this city on business Thursday afternoon, return- ing to their home in the evening. Mrs. A. S. Kay, of White Salmon, Wash., has arrived in this city and will spend a month witn ner sister, Mrs. Webb Burns, of Greenpoint. W. F. Wilson, of Portland, was in this city Wednesday evening visiting friends. Mr. Wilson left on Thursday for British Columbia, where he will spend tne remainder of - the winter. S. O. 'Dillman, who was recently taken to St. Vincent's Hospital in Portland, where his knee was operat ed upon, is improving, and will be brought to his home in this city with in a lew weeks. Mesny & Caufield, surveyors and engineers. Masonic building. Maps and estimates. Miss Bunny Owenby has accepted a position as clerk and collector of the Pacific Telephone Company. Miss Owneby was formerly telephone op erator for that company. Edward Fortune left for Indianapo lis, Ind., Thursday evening, to visit his wile, who has been there for some time visiting relatives. Mr. Fortune expects to return to Oregon City in March. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Schoenheinz, who have been residing at Willamette, have sold their property, and have moved to this city, having rented the house owned by Ralph Miller on Cen ter street, near Seventh street. Mr. and Mrs. George Young and family, who have been occupying the F. A. Ely residence on Ninth and John Quincy Adams streets, have leased the cottage owned by W. W. Marr on Sixth street and have taken .possession. Mrs. John Williams, who has been a guest of Mrs. James Lawson, will leave today for Port Townsend, Wash., where she will join her hus band, who is stationed at that place, and where she will remain for the winter. Mary and Waldo Silver, who have been spending the holidays with their mother, Mrs. Agnes Silver, and grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. John Chambers, returned to Mount Angel Thursday morning to resume their studies at the Mount Angel College and Academy. A. C. Newell and several other prominent farmers residing near Clackamas left this morning for Cor vallis, where they will attend the Oregon Agricultural College for one month, taking up the special course experimental in farming. Horace Dunham, of Hoquiam, Wash., who was in this city Wednes day visiting his cousin, Mrs. W. A. Shewman, has returned to his home. He was accompanied here by Mrs. Elizabeth Root, who spent the past year in the West, and whose home Is in the East. Mrs. Root Is Mrs. Shew man '8 grandmother. Mrs. A. L. Blanchard entertained her Sunday school class of the Meth odist church at her home on Madi son street New Year's night. A most enjoyable evening wa3 spent by the youngsters In playing games. The hostess was assisted in the entertain ing by Mr. Blanchard. The rooms were decorated In Christmas bells and Oregon grape. Nielsen & Lintlberg HIGH CLASS TAILORING '308 Selling -Bldg., Portland. Phone Main 5151. IS GUEST OF HONOR Mrs. W. E. Pratt entertained in a most delightful manner at her home on Seventh and Water streets Thurs day afternoon, complimentary to her daughter, Mrs. J. N. Wisner, who will soon leave for South America, accompanying Mr. Wisner, who has accepted a position with the Govern ment Fish hatcheries, and who will probably be gone for three years. Mrs. Pratt was assisted in the enter tainment of her guests by Mrs. Wis ner and Miss Mona Kin? Aiiptirm "bridge was the feature of the after noon, the prize being won by Mrs. E. P. Rands. Mrs. Wisner was tak en completely by surprise when she was presented with a handsome jewelled lavalier by the members of the club, which was an evidence of the high esteem in which she is held by them. Mrs. Wisner has been prom inent in social circles in this city, and she will be missed by her many friends. The house decorations were of poinsettias, ferns and Oregon grape. Refreshments were served. Those in attendance were Mrs. W. A. Shewman, Mrs. L. E. Jones, Mrs. M. D. Latourette, Mrs. Charles Grif fith, Mrs. F. T. Griffith, of Portland; Mrs. C. G. Huntley, Mrs. H. S. Mount, Mrs. W. S. U'Ren, Mrs. E. P. Rands, Mrs. E. A. Chapman, Mrs. L. A. Morris, Mrs. Theodore Os mond, Miss Mona King, of Portland; Mrs. J. N. Wisner and Miss Cis Barclay Pratt. WINTER SPORTS TOWN'S DELIGHT (Continued from page 1.) transformed everything. Before some pedestrians were conscious it was beginning to snow, a local liveryman drove up Main street with jingling sleigh bells, winter furs and ear-protectors. Being a skillful driver he succeed ed after a while in getting the run ners of his cutter over a few snow flakes. One flake, however, more crafty than the othrs, located Itself on a loose pebble, tried to pass itself off for a snow bank, and nearly suc ceeded in upsetting the cutter. Snowballing became a popular di version toward nightfall, many busi ness men deserting their mid-winter sales, offices and desks to go out and revel in the snow. Chief of Police Shaw, after confer ring with Mayor Dimick, announced early in the evening that coasting would be allowed only on Washing ton street. The snow at one time was more than two inches deep. U. S. TAKES CUSTOMS TO SECURE MORGAN SAN FRANCISCO, Jan. 4 The United States Government has taken over the Nicaraguan custom-houses and Colonel C. G. Ham, of New York, has been placed in charge. Accom panied by Francis Capel Harrison, representing Great Britain, and Charles A. Conant, representing the United States, who are commissioned to readjust the currency of the Cen tral American republic, Colonel Ham was landed by the Pacific Mail liner City of Sydney at Corinto, December 23. Colonel Ham took immediate charge of the custom-house at Corinto and will also take charge of the customs at Bluefields and Managua. The movement was made, it is said, tot secure the $10,000,000 loan recent ly made to Nicaragua by J. Pierpont Morgan. Origin of an English Custom. Parliament's custom of assembling for a new session on Tuesday instead of on the first working day of the week originated In the religious scru ples of legislators of a century ago In 1809 it was proposed that Monday should be made the day of meeting, but William Wilberforce. member of parliament for the county of York, pointed out that for himself and many other members this would involve Sunday traveling, a thing he abhorred. So the day was changed to Tuesday, and a Sabbatarian scruple lias ruled the action of parliament to an era which gees more motor cars on Sunday than on any day of the week. London Spectator. They Married Widows." Five presidents married widows Washington, Jefferson, Madison, Fill more and Benjamin Harrison. Makes For Happiness. "Are they happily married?" "Very. His lodge night falls on her literary club night." -Exchange. Read the burning Enterprise o---. . . ..... ........ 0 Stories from Out of Town i i ; ' i MILWAUKIE. Mr. and Mrs. George Wissinger en tertained .at dinner Christmas Mrs. Wissinger's brothers, Dr. Stanton Ctryker, of Portland, and family. Dr. George Stryker, of Everett, Wash., and family. Dr. Ray Stryker and Guy Stryker, of Portland, and family, Dr. so her sister, Mrs. Charles Bell and husband of Hood River. This is the first time in twenty-four years the family has all been together. A Christmas tree was enjoyed by the children and a pleasant day spent by the brothers and sisters. Mrs. Maggie Johnson was in Oak Grove Friday looking for some proper ty on the river for a customer. Remember the leap year dance giv en by the Artisans Saturday evening, January 6th, in the city hall. A party was given in honor of Grace Martin and Beatrice Webster Friday evening at the home of Mrs. Martin. A number or young people attended and spent a very pleasant evening. Music and games made the time pass too quickly ; the hostess served a dain ty lunch which all enjoyed. School re-opened Tuesday morning with all of the teachers and pupils present and ready for the year's work. The Milwaukie Grange will hold its meeting Friday evening. The regular routine of business will be attended to and action on other business that may come before the grange. Cleo Clark and sister, Miss Iva, were Tuesday visitors. Mr. and Mrs. A. C. Hess, of Island station spent Christmas with relatives in Lents. Dr. and Mrs, G. N. Stryker and child ren, of Evgrett, Wash., were holiday guests at the home of Mrs. George Wissinger." E. L. Kellogg; of Rochester, New York, is the guest of his son, E. M. Kellogg and family. A. w. wachter, of New Plymouth, Idaho, is the new proprietor of the Kellogg pool and billiard room. Mr. and Mrs. E. G. Lowe are visit ing with relatives at Newberg. Mr. Perry and sevral friends were in Oak Grove Tuesday on business. Church Notes. Evangelical church, Rev. E. Rade-hnns-h mmtnr Rnndav school at 10:30. Preaching at 11:30; Y. P. A. at 7:00 n tyi nrpaphiTiE- nt R-00 n. m. Praver meeting Wednesday evenings. Choir practice Thursuay-evenings, xeacners training Friday evenings. St. John's Catholic church. Low Mass and sermon at 8 a. m. High Mass, sermon and bendiction at 10 a. m. St. John's Episcopal church, Rev. T. F. Bowen. rector. Service eevry Sun day at three o clock. First Sunday in the month, Holy Communion at 9:30. German Methodist cnuren, a. sr. tiu- mer pastor. Sunday school at 10 a. m. Services at 11 a. m. and 7:30 p. m . " OAK GROVE. p. r Runneil is sick with pneumon ia. Dr. Townley, of Milwaukie, is at tending. Chas. Harris left Monday evening for San Francisco, Cal., for the win ter. Mr. and Mrs. Lindsay were Port land visitors Tuesday. r Til Warren has started his new house and with the help of Thomas Toats and two other carpenters ex pects to have it completed in three months, the weather permitting. P. J. Mahan has purcnasea tne tra goin residence and took possession Wednesday morning. mv shork'a' linnae is almost, com pleted and the family will soon move into their own home near the river. Dr. Russ, of Montavilla, spent New Years day with his daughter, Mrs. E. C. Warren and husband. G. J. Holman, of Silver Springs sta tion, who suffered a paralytic stroke December 23rd, passed away Decem ber 29th at the Sellwood hospital, and the funeral services were held De cember 31st at Hemstock's undertak ing parlors in Sellwood. Interment in Riverview cemetery. Mr. Holman Is survived by his widow and one son. Prof. J. Dean Butler and bride re turned home Tuesday and are keep ing house in the Blackerby residence. School reopened Tuesday morning, Jan. 2nd after the holidays with all of the teachers and most of the pupils present all ready for the new year's rf?H ttth tA iwitiMi pn onr butcher, re- from Seattle. Wash.. Thursday where he spent Christmas with his son. Ruthie Terwilliger, of Portland, fho wV'j end with Mrs. E. C. Warren, also visited numerous friends while here and enjoyed the holidays. L. E. Armstrong has the rafters up tnr fho BBrnnft stnrv of his new house. and before long it will he completed. The next meeting or tne teacners and parents association of the Con-nnr-a npTinnl district will he held Fri day, Jan. 5th, at 3 p. m. Miss Eliza beth Matthews will speaK. sne nas chosen for her subject "The Poten tinntips nf the Child Actualized." The subject will he open for discus sion. Mrs. Geo. Browneu win reao. a paoer on "Child Discipline." Mrs r. w. Rislev entertained the following guests at dinner Thursday evening, DecemDer ztn. ivir. anu Mrs. G. H. Starkweather, Mr. and Mrs. Tnhn TJinlev Mrs Anna Ttaekus. Miss es Mary, Ada, Ruby and Jean Stark weather, Master Hugn starKweatner, Master Victor Risley, Misses Ethlyn and Olive Risley and Jake Risley. The stockholders of the Oak Grove Telephone Company held their annual meeting in Green's hall January 1st, at 8 p. m. The directors elected are as follows: Chas. Risley, John Risley, Julius Broteje, J. N. Hart and J. A. Kuks. Finance Committee: H. G. Starkweather, Ed. Olds and G. W. Shark. The same officers were re elected for the ensuing year. The company Is in excellent condition and will use the increase in funds to ex tent ehdienl shrdlu shrdlu shrdluK tend the line. 175 phones are now In use. JENNINGS LODGE. As, we greet each other with a Hap py New Year, and we ask our fellow men, how busines has been the past year, and we reflect back and ast ourselves has the year past been a nrosperou3 one for Jennings Lodge? We answer yes, decidedly so. At the hoonnnino- nf 1911 fh .Tannines Lodge Community Club was organized with a membership of ninety. As a result of this organization a number of de lightful socials were neia at me cctinnl 'hniisp. nt which Dlace the Club now holds its monthly meetings. The various club ' committees have been very successful In having better phone elootrlp llerhtR. railwav switch and in securing the school house for public socials. The Circle, a woman's club wa3 or ganized in the early fall, and in many ways has done good by helping now resident needy people as well as look ing after the sick in the immediate neighborhood and their thrice month ly meetings being well attended by the twenty members. Three monthly socials have been given by this circle We fully realize that through intelli gent and persistent co-operation that all genuine progress in bettering neighborhood conditions can be brought about by such organizations, and let us resolve that during the corn year we will do all in our power to establich higher standards in religious social and commercial matters, and to bring about purer, sounder and better conditions in this neighborhood. Many new families have come into our midst during the year past and 12 new modern residences have been built besides a number remodled. We have also been granted a postoffice and ticket office. Royal Stover be ing Postmaster and ticket agent, A number of little bundles of hu manity have come to gladden our homes, little daughters coming to -tne homes of Harry Painton, Cal Mor3e, Vivian Tibbetts, Mr. Steinhaus and Standish Shepherds in 1911. Death entered two ot our homes during 1911 taking the beloved daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Shepard and the passing away of Mrs. Mary Morse cast a sorrow over our neighborhood for a time. Through the efforts of Will L. Fin- ley leaflets are to be distributed among the school children of Oregon to give information on bird life. In the coures of study introduced by State Super intendent Alderman every child will be required to build a bird house each year and feeding traps for winter. The regular meeting of the State Audobon Society will be held January 6. William Finley, who spends his summers at this place is the presi dent The home of Mr. and Mr3. A. C. Mac Farlane was the scene of a very pretty children's party, when fifiteen were invited to a luncheon at noon Saturday, December 30. The house decorations were' holly, Christmas ferns and poinsettas were used very effectively on the table decorations. Various games were enjoyed during the afternoon hours. Those invited were the Misses Aleen, Ruby and Irene Warner, Helen, Doris and Mary Pierce, Ammie Russell, Bessie Roberts Doris Reid and Alice Mac Farlane, and Masters Glenn Russell, George and Clarence Hardy, Arthur Roberts and Donald Mac Farlane. Miss Temperance Rice, of Newberg, has been a visitor at the A.. F- Russell home. Mrs. Halleck and son, Blaine, of Portland, were Lodge visitors Friday. Saturday evening Mr. and Mrs. C. P. Morse entertained with a few tab les at cards for Mrs. Florence Reid of New York City, and who is to leave for Oakland next Wednesday. Four teen were present and delicious re' freshments were served during the ev ening. School reopened on Tuesday, Jan. 2nd, after a week and one day vaca tion. Another room has been com pleted and Miss Bronte Jennings is to teach the primary grades. The little child of Mr. Robinson, the Meldrum florist, is somewhat im proved and reported out of danger. Miss Olhe Rose has accepted a pos ition in Portland. Jesse Soesbe came up from New port to spend the Christmas holidays with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Soesbe. Mr. and Mrs. L. B. Miller who were former residents of Meldrum celebrat ed their thirty-fifth wedding anniver sary on Christmas eve at their pretty new home in Portland. All of their children but Mrs. Rickard of Denver, being present at the family gathering. William Baird, of Tacoma, spent Tuesday with Harry Painton. Oregon looks so good to Mr. Baird, who was formerly from Iowa, he may decide to locate here. Mr. and Mrs. Halmor Emmons en tertained on New Year's evening with three tables of Dutch Whist. It be ing one of the most delightful parties during the holiday season. Twenty two were present and at ten o'clock a Dutch luncheon was served. The Painton home was very pretty with its decorations of Oregon Grape, ferns, poinsettas and holly on Tues day afternoon. The occasion being a "pomsetta party- given ior ivirs. Alice Mac Farlane and" her sister Mrs. Florence Reid by Mrs. Painton, who proved to be a charming hostess. The hours from two to five were very pleasantly passed in the Christmas cake, Christmas candy and art gallery contest. Mrs. Mac Farlane winning the prize. The cards and favors were pretty with poinsettas and the delic ious refreshments were in keeping with the decorations. Those enjoy ine the delightful afternoon were: Mesdames Scripture of Oregon City, Hugo Sandstrom of Gladstone, H. Thias of Witicha, Laura Newell, Jei'a Robinson, Alice Mac Farlane, Waldron Warner, Emmons, Truscott, Morse, Jones, H. Roberts, Florence Reid and Miss Scripture. The younger set enjoyed a dancing party at the Hodge's home on New Year's night. All report a splendid time and Mr. and Mrs. Hodges served refreshments during the evening. CANBY. .Tank wnward. a former resident of Canby, was in Canby Sunday, return ing to his home Monday morning. Whila here he visited at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Andy Knight. O. W. Butternem, or wis city, nas been spending the past week in Port land. Miaa Marv Tiarber. of Oregon City, has returned to that city, after visit ing with her aunt, Mrs. ueorge ugie, of this city. She also visited her sis ter at New Era. Mr. and Mrs. w. H. Bair, who have been spending the holidays with rela tives in this city, have returned home. Andrew Kocher, who has been in the farming implement and hardware business in this city for many years, has disposed of his business to John Eid and George Meeks, of this city, they to take possession immediately. foiT, iTnpTi at- who han been connect ed with his father In business, will move his family to Maries .prairie, where he will have charge of his un cle's farm. Mr. and Mrs. , Andrew Kocher will remain here for the pres ent. . A general move In' business houses is on foot in Canby. The postoffice has been moved to the new cement building at the rear of the Canby Bank & Trust Company's building. Claude Baty's barber shop has been moved from the building adjoining that of the Carlton & Rosencrans, to the other store room in the new ce ment building. Henry Comb's clothes cleaning establishment will be moved from its present headquarters to the Evans building, occupied by the Can by Canal Company, and the latter firm will move into the building vacated by the Baty barber shop. The Irrigator of Canby, will move into the building vacated by the postoffice. , Grant White ia making extensive re pairs on his garage, and the second story will be occupied as a residence by Mr. and Mrs. Grant White. It will be modern throughout and will be most desirable for housekeeping purposes. Mrs. Cassie Evans entertained In a most delightful manner at the Cottage Hotel in Canby, at five hundred on New Year's Eve, the first prizes being won by Mrs. Adam Knight, W. H. Bair, and the consolation prizes by Jack Howard and Henry Combs. Af ter many games had been enjoyed a luncheon was served by the hostess. The decorations were appropriate for the occasion, being of red Christmas bells, festoons of ivy and red crepe paper. The electroliers were entwined with Oregon grape and each light had for its shade Christmas bells, making a very artistic design. Those in attendance were Mr. and Mrs. Edward Bradtl, Mr. and Mr3. Grant White, Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Bair, Mr. and Mrs. Wilson Evans, Mr. and Mrs. "Doc" Saylor, Mr. and Mrs. J. Lee Eckerson, Mr. and Mrs. H. P. Bennett, Mr. and Mrs. Andy Knight, Mrs. A. H. Knight, Miss Ora Lee, Miss wan uoenran, or Oregon City, Miss Esther Holzman; Messrs. Jack How ard, Henry Combs, Charles Combs, Dr. H. A. Dedman, Carl Lucke, Albert Helvy. Mrs. Hattie Hawks who has been visiting relatives in Canby for two months, returned to her home at Por ter, Wash., Thursday. Miss Mabel Chaae, of Gladstone, who spent the holidays with her aunt, Mrs. Geo. Spencer, has returned home accompanied by her cousin, Miss Flos sie Spencer, who spent New Years day at the Chase home. The infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. A. Walberg, is seriously ill and is not expected to live. Bertha, the youngest daughter of Mrs. Corbett, is ill with typhoid pneu monia. Harry Garrett was visiting his broth er in Aurora Monday. Mr. and Mrs. Henry Hougham, of Kelso, spent New Years day with his mother, Mrs. Mary Hougham, return ing to their home Tuesday morning. A large party gathered at the M. E. church to watch the old year out and the New year in. About twenty-two stayed until midnight Mrs. W. R. Porter entertained her Sunday school class of boys at her home Monday night. All enjoyed the occasion. Taffy pulling was the order of the night. J. E. Sutherland returned home from Portland Tuesday, where he had been in the interest of the U. S. Flower Map. W. A. Butterfield spent the holidays in Portland. He reports -a. good time and says there was no snow in Port land. Mrs. W. L. Waldron, of Oregon City, spent New Years day in Canby, the ; guest of her mother, Mrs. L. T. Bat ten. George Ogle had his right eye hurt by a piece of steel penetrating the eyeball. Dr. Dedman removed the piece of steel, and although quite pain ful for awhile, is better now. Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Moshberger, of Woodburn, were visiting at the home of the former's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Moshberger this week. Mrs. Frank Zollner, who has been in the hospital at Portland, is im proving nicely and will be home In a short time. W. A. Winder took his little daugh ter to a Portland hospital to be op erated upon. She fell and hurt her back. HOW SMALL STORES CAM DRAW TRADE By Using MAZDA lamps in show windows and electric signs outside will draw trade from larger stores not so well equipped. We will be glad to tell you now this can be done with these lamps which give more light for less money than any other illummant. PORTLAND RAILWAY, LIGHT & POWER GO. MAIN OFFICE 7th and Alder Streets ' Mrs. Morris and daughter, Flora, have gone to California to visit rela tives. Mary Barber was visiting her aunt, Mrs. George Ogle, this week. TWILIGHT. 1912 promises to be a prosperous year for Twilight. A community sidewnlk will he built as soon as weather will permit Com mencing from the school house and extending as far as Mr. Dodd's place. Mrs. Roy Hill and Miss Ethel Mc Cord returned to their home in San Francisco, California, after a week's visit with their parents, Mr. and Mrs. William McCord at Maple Lane Farm. Mrs. A. H. Harvey entertained a few friends at dinner Friday evening at her home in honor of her son, Clyde, who expects to leave soon for Seattle. The following guests were present: E. A. Hinkle, Portland, C. B. Harvey, chief clerk Northern-' Pa cific, Seattle; H. D. Henris, Traveling Passenger Agent Erie R. R, Seattle; B. Sestin, Traveling Passenger Agent, C. G. W, Seattle; M. J. Lazelle, Secre tary Publicity Department Commercial Club, Oregon City; B. L. Harvey, Ma rie Harvey, Mr. and Mrs. A. H. Har vey. . Mrs. L. Mattoon is on the sick list Mr. McClure has moved to Molalla where he has purchased a farm. Arthur and Charley Snooks spent Sunday at home with their parents, Mr- and Mrs. Snook3. Frank Hendricks has sold his place to parties from the East. Twilight is looking for a school teacher'as Miss Cox, the former teach er, has resigned. Fred J. Meindl and family, of Sell wood, were dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. George Lazelle New Years. Mrs. Earl has returned home after a week's visit with relatives. Mrs. Smith, of Mulino, spent the week with her brother, A. H. Harvey. MARQUAM. Snow fell at Marquam December 31 to the depth of four inches. . The young people who have been home during the holidays have re turned to school again. ' Misses Myrtle, Vida and Kreta Al bright, Dolla Marquam and Blanche Harmon returned to Silverton high school, and Miss Echo Larkins re turned to Oregon City high school. Harry Hibbard took charge of the Marquam telephone office January 1. Our new blacksmith has arrived from Salem. Dolph Myers had the misfortune to break his leg last week while hauling some logs. Series of meetings commences at the M. B. church January 23, under the cart; of Rev. Comstock. F. J. Ridings has returned from White Salmon River, where be went to look at some property he had with a view to trade his property here. DAMASCUS. Miss Maria Zimmler, of Portland, visited her parents New Year's day. Burton Deardorff i3 haying a nice little cottage built. Just room for two. Miss Wickland is spending the week end with her cousin, Miss Nellie Gus tafson. The D. A. A. C. basket ball team will play the Sycamore team Saturday evening, Jan. 6, 1912, in Elliott's hall. Miss Jeanette Newell spent Satur day and Sunday with her parents. Mrs: A. W. Cooke gave a dinner party Sunday to a number of young people. : All did justice to the bounti ful supply of good things to eat and expressed themselves of having a good time. Some of the young people attended the dance at Sycamore Saturday ev ening and report a splendid time. We understand that Clackamas Electric Light County Pomona Grange meets with Harding Grange Wednesday, Jan. 10, 1912. - There was a charivari Saturday night Those affairs are a disgrace to the neighborhood as very few of the young men are able to walk straight after partaking of the treats. It's too bad that such barbarkma customs are practiced among civilized people. . Mrs. C. R. Hunter invited about six teen guests to a dinner Sunday. All enjoyed the dainty dishes served and atfer dinner expressed their apprecia tion by rendering some instrumental , music and singing. Those present were Mr. and Mrs. George Johnson and family, Mr. and Mrs. Optfield, Miss Martha Alpnanalp, Frank Hunt er, A. Newell, Misses Jeanette and Mae Newell. " The Damascus Amateur Athletic Club will give an entertainment Sat urday evening, Jan. 20, 1912. The plays are well, rendered by local tal ent. Everyone is extended a cordial invitation. SANDY. J. W. Dickson was called to Port land on account of the illness of his mother. E. F. Hogmer, a promoter from Chi cago, who has recently located in Portland, has spent the week in and near -Sandy interesting the ranchers and business men in an up-to-date co operative butter making plant which he proposes to establish in Sandy. Seventy-eight couples attended the grange dancing party at Meinig's hall New Year's eve. All report a good time and much credit is due the San dy Hotel management for the sumptu ous midnight dinner which the guests enjoyed. The Sandy public schools resumed work Tuesday morning. ESTACADA. A road meeting was held at the Porter school house Saturday to de termine the question of annexing a part of Road District No. 10. Nine teen tax payers were present. The vote was 14 to 3 in favor of annexing a portion of the southeast corner of District No. 10. It is now up to the court to finally pass upon the matter. E. T. Davis and family spent the Christmas holidays with Mrs. Davis' parents at Turner. W. W. Davis, Jr., and wife are vis iting at the home of his parents. His mother is very ill., Mr. Greeber has gone to California. A conference of committees, repre senting Road District No. 49, southern part of No. 10, and northern part of No. 10 met in Estacada this week with Commissioner Matton and discussed changing boundaries of the districts. Garfield had 8 inches of snow Sun day morning. It was a wet snow and fell so silently as to cling to the tele phone wires so that- the system was out of order Saturday. Nettie, were over visiting with Mr. and Mrs. Howlett a few days las week- See Here! I have four nice level lots, nearly new 5-roOm house, wood house, barn and well, 3 blocks from school. Price $1500. Will trade for acreage. What have you? Call on or address Cyrus Powell, Oregon City, Or, Stephens building, room 11. l r v