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WEEKLY ENTERPRISE ESTABLISHED 1866.
VOL. VI. No. 116.
OREGON CITY, OREGON, SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 15, 1913.
Peb Week, Ten Cents.
CITYCOUNI
KRULED BY COURT
oysra suit is
DISOBEDIENCE TO ORDERS NOT
CAUSE ENOUGH FOR RE
MOVAL FROM OFFICE
Independent iw water matters
Charter Gives Commissioners Full
Control Only Remedy is an
Application for a Writ
of Mandate
DIVORCE COMPLAINTS
AND DECREES FILED
Suit for divorce was filed in the
circuit court of the county by Kath
erine Arronowsky against her hus
band, Solomon,, on the grounds of
cruelty and inhuman treatment.
She recites that they were married
in ' Berlin, Germany, September 15,
1907, and asks for an allowance of
25 monthly from his earnings and for
the care of the minor children.
The following divorces were grant
ed by Judge Campbell during the day:
Victor O. Fly, against Jessie Fly; An
nie Millar against William Millar;
Anna M. Hale against Charles C;
John E. Connolly against Marie;
Ruby Albertson against John; Myrtle
H. Holisworth against Edley W.; and
Ola B. Pranz against Michael.
DOCTOR
ORD
RED
TO PAY AMOUNT
WIFE BELIEVES HE IS NOW
READY TO SETTLE WITH
HER ALIMONY
GIVES TWENTY FOUR HOURS' NOTICE
Disodebience to orders is not suffi
cient cause for the removal of the wa
ter board.
The board is an independent part of
the city government in all matters
that relate to the water supply. Dif- j
ference in judgment does not consti-;
tute a cause for removal nor can the
city council discharge the members of ;
the board without a more sufficient j
reason than it has given. The remedy j
at law is by a mandatory injunction, :
not an ouster suit.
These were some of the essentials
of the decision in the circuit court of
the county by Judge J. U. Campbell
in which he Friday overruled the city
council and declared that the former ;
water board had not been discharged j
because the council exceeded its .
authority in entering the order for its
removal. j
Cannot Qualify.
The newly elected board has not
qualified for office. Under the deci
sion of the circuit court, it cannot
qualify. The decision held that the
city council did not have the author
ity to remove the former water board
as there had been no good cause pre
sented to predicate such an action
upon.
Reviewing the case, Judge Campbell
held that the board is, under the city
charter, an independent branch of the
city government and as supreme in
the discharge of the peculiar func
tions with which it is entrusted as is
the city council itself in the other
matters of municipal interest. TJhe
court decided chat the council could
remove the members of the board for
cause only and did not believe that
the cause that had been stated during
the trial was any good or sufficient
reason upon which to base the action
that was taken.
Disobedience is No Cause.
The mere fact that the water com
mission might at any time have a dif
ference in judgment with the mem?
bers of the city council over water
matters is not a ground for the ac
tion that the council took, it was held,
for the charter has given the board
the same powers and functions with
as perfect freedom from control as
the city council is given in other mat
ters of the welfare of the community.
Difring the progress of the hearing
upon the stipulation of facts, it was
contended that the legislature of the
state had the right and power to give
the city council complete and "full
authority over all branches of the city
government or it could make it mere
ly a figure-head with no way of car-
TWO SACKS SPUDS
TO ACRE IS RESULT
"Five acres' of land planted in po
tatoes and ten sacks of spuds" is the
message sent by George Kerns, a
former resident of this section in a
letter to an Oregon City friend in de
scribing his eastern Oregon ranch at
Powell Butte near Crook county.
This has a remarkable comparison
with Clackamas county land which
will produce around 200 sacks of po
tatoes to the acre. It means that soil
in this county will produce about 100
times the crop than the Crook county
land.
It is not known whether Mr. Kerns
will return to the Willamette valley or
not but his friends are said to be mak
ing an earnest effort to bring the
straying one . back to the land . of
"plenty, prosperity, and payroll."
Mandate Frpm Court One Afternoon
and Fund Must be Presented
on the Next to County
Clerk Old Case
ELECTRICITY WILL
SOON LIGHT MOLALLA
" Molalla will probably have electric
lights in a short time if the plans of
the new interests, which have bought
out the Aurora Electric company are
carried out. ' :
The final details of the transfer of
the ownership of the Aurora Electric
ctmipany from the Hurst family to a
Portland syndicate, said to be con
trolled by the elder brother of Walter
Moore, was arranged this last week.
It is said that the new concern has
ample backing and will immediately
enlarge its plant and extend the lines
to several towns not now using elec
trie currents. Molalla is one of the
mostlikely points.
(Continued on Page 3).
WANTED!
Women and Girls
Over 18 Years Old
To operate sewing matchines in
garment factory
Oregon City Woolen
Mills
'RELIEF CLOSETS" FOR EUGENE
The Christian endeavor societies of
Eugene are planning a "relief closet"
for destitute families from which the
department of public safety may 'draw
supplies when needed, at once. A do
nation party will be held and all per
sons charitably inclined may contribute.
Dr. Andrew C. Panton, one of the
wealthiest and most prominent physi
cians of Portland, must turn o'ver to
W. L. Mulvey, county clerk, $17,500
before 5 o'clock Saturday afternoon
to be paid to Cornelia Eva Panton, his
wife.
When the circuit court of this coun
ty granted the decree of divorce on
February 19, 1912, it instructed the
doctor to pay $20,000 alimony to his
wife and set the time in which a por
tion of that r mount was to be paid.
The decree provides that ?2500 was
to be given to her immediately after
the instrument was filed and $100 a
month until such time as the remaind
er of the amount is settled. The or
der carries with it instruction that
the $17,500 was to be paid as "soon
as his financial condition will per
mit." ,
The plaintiff in this instance be
lieved that the time had come for a
settlement of the decree and asked
the court for an order instructing her
former husband to pay the amount at
once. The court issued the order
Friday afternoon. As soon as the
last part of the settlement is made,
the $100 a month maintenance fund
will cease. They were married in'
San Francisco August 30, 1908, and
the divorce was granted on' the
ground of cruelty and inhuman, treatment.
T
STEFANI SAWMILL
ARISES FROM ASHES
Three weeks ago the Stefani saw
mill at Canby was completely destroy
ed by fire. Today it will start saw
ing. The plant has not only been en
tirely rebuilt, but it has been fitted
up with new machinery and will have
double the capacity former mill had.
Since buying the Canby Lumber
company, Mr. Stefani's business has
grown, by leaps and bounds and the
increased capacity of the new mill is
necessary to handle it. During the
time that the mill was out of commis
sion, it was found necessary to order
lumber from Portland by the car-load.
PANAMA STORIES
Of course you would like to- take a
trip to Panama and see the mighty
wonders of the great canal, but it
would require much time and money.
The Enterprise offers a better way to
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tificates printed elsewhere in this is
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a book that not only tells the complete
story of the canal, but also sets forth
a wealth of interesting stories con
cerning the country and the people.
Practically all of the information
you would get by taking a trip to
Panama would be that which you
would get through the sense of sight.
This new illustrated book introduces
scenes far removed from the usual
path of the tourist. It tens you of
the queer natives that eat lizards; of
the dress and customs of the inhabi
tants of the Zone; of the peculiar
flowers of the' jungle; of the fortifi
cations, taxes, commerce, diplomacy
and politics of the canal district.
' This book is magnificently illus
trated with more than six hundred
rare pictures, many in beautiful col
ors and reproduced in full pages. The
pictures themselves are equal to a
trip to Panama. They gladden the
eye and enrich the mind.
The Enterprise wants every one of
its readers to have a copy of this
beautiful new illustrated book, and
with that end in view a certificate is
printed daily in these columns, six
of which enable the bearer to get it
when accompanied by the small ex
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FATHER 1ST
PAY ALIMONY
JUDGE REFUSES TO GIVE CHIL
DREN TO HIM AND AS
SESSES COSTS
DIVORCED AS MOTHER GOES BLIND
Brings Suit for Separation and Fol
lows by an Action for the
.. Custody of Minors Re
quest Not Allowed
CREDITORS ELECT
CONCERN'S TRUSIEE
Examination into the bankruptcy of
the Takao Brothers was conducted be
fore B. N. Hicks, referee, in the coun
ty court room Friday, afternoon by the
creditors of the -defunct concern.
' The brothers are Japanese and have
been engaged in the wood business in
the county. Their-liabilities are giv
en as $35,000 and their assets, cover
ed mostly by mortgages, around $20,
000. v
The creditors selected William Ham
mond as trustee and a further exam
ination will be held November 29.
The meeting Friday was the first
gathering of the creditors of the company.
War is fun for some people who
don't get into it.
Arthur Schneider was foiled by
Judge Campbell in his attempt to get
his children and was assessed a
monthly sum of $12 which is to be
sent to the county clerk and given
by him to Anna L. Schneider for the
support of the minors.
The plaintiff was divorced from his
wife just as she was loosing her eye
sight and the decree was granted
shortly after she had become almost
totally blind. From that time, .she
has been growing worse, in spite of
efforts, and her condition has several
times aroused the people of the city
to arrange benefit performances for
her support.
Following closely on the heels of
his divorce from the woman came
his application for the custody of the
children. After hearing the case, the
court Friday refused to allow the ap
plication and gave the chidlren to the
blind mother and, an order "for $12 a
month for their maintenance.
Mrs. Schneider is well known
through the city. Some time ago the
Loyal Order- of Moose and the Wo
men's club gave her a benefit at the
Bell Theater and another one Is con
templated by the management for
next Sunday.
CANBY SCHOOLS ARE
CLOSED BY SCARE
Canby schools have been closed all
the past week on account of one of
the teachers having diptheria and
several others being subject to con
tagion. The Riverside and Brown
schools were also closed.
All danger of an epidemic is said
to be passed, due to the precautions
taken by local authorities. Miss Mar
bel Knight, the teacher who was ill,
is reported much better, i
Home made bread is good but
"ROYAL BREAD"
is better. A trial will convince you.
At HARRIS Grocery
$2.00 Tranco-fiwrnan Rfea
CURBS RHEUMATISM. NEURALGIA, SCIA
TICA. AND KINDRED DISEASES,
Manes' Refunded If it foil,
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ALL WEEK
COMMENCING
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PRICES 10-20 CENTS
Friday, she will hold a special
meeting for ladies only. No
men will be allowed and per
sonal questions wilj be answered.
...Pearl Tangky...
YOUR FRIENDS
PREFER JEWELRY
To Any Other Gift in the World
For thousands of years as far back as historical records go the universal token
of love and friendship has been precious stones and jewels. To every race in every
age and. generation, gems and jewels have held a charm more alluring than money, land,
merchandise or any other form of wealth.
And with each generation, the sentiment attached to the giving and owning of
jewels grows. -
Each achievement in life is associated with gifts of beautiful jewels a diminutive
ring for the baby ; bracelets and neck chains for birthday remembrances ; at graduation,'
perhaps a fine watch; a diamond ring' announces the marriage engagement; and at
the wedding, the crowning event of all, a multitude of precious gems stones and jewels.
Search the gamut of human wants and you will find no gift so acceptable as
jewelry. Good jewelry is a heritage that , is handed down from generation, to genera
tion and an enduring remembrance to the giver.
. When you wish to selectjewelry for your friends or -relatives, come to this store.
You can not find more dependable jewelry any place; you cannot find so large or so
many novelties elsewhere in this city. Nor are the prices we ask in any case unreason
able. In many instances, a comparison will demonstrate that to trade here means a
considerable cash saving.
If you" are unfamiliar with jewelry, we will be glad to help you make tasteful se
lections. On the other hand, if you are accustomed to buying rings, lockets, bracelets,
watches,, etc., so much the better. You will appreciate the more keenly the high quality
of our goods and our up to date selections.
Needless to say, every article of merchandise we sell is warranted to be exactly as
represented. There's no chance for deception at this store. ' ,
Our line is particularly interesting in rings, brooches, bracelets, necklaces, lockets,
pins, watches and late novelties.
Come and visit our store, whether or not you are ready - to purchase jewelry.
Bring your friends along We take pleasure in showing the many beautiful gems and
jewels that we have.
WE WILL GLADLY SET ASIDE ANYTHING YOU
FOR XMAS.
MAY SELECT
ILWmeiste? & Atict?esen
ESTABLISHED 1880
Oregon City Jewelers " Suspension Bridge Corner
FIRST LEGAL POINT
The first step in the battle through
the courts between Dr. J. A. Van
Brakle, county health' officer, and the
Clackamas County Medical society
broke Friday when Judge J. U. Camp
bell sustained the motion of the. de
fendant and struck out certain sec
tions of the complaint.
The defense had filed a motion
which was argued before the court.
It asked that the paragraph and sec
tion contending that Dr. Van Brackle
was "for other reasons" disqualified
from holding the office he eliminated
from the complaint. During the argu
ment, counsel also asked that the
words "as contemplated by law" be
stricken out, which was granted.
The latter expression related to the
license held by the health officer and
which the plaintiff claimed was not
the one contemplated by the statutes.-
OREGON CITY MAN
Word has been received here that
a former Oregon -City man., C. F. W.
Stoever, has been re-elected for the
eighth time as president of the Eng
lish conference of Pacific Synod of
the Evangelical Lutheran church,
which was held at The Dalles this
week.
Mr. Ttoever was reared in this sec
tion and his parents and other rela
tives live in Oregon City and the sur
rounding country. On Tuesday, the
first day of the conference, he deliver
ed the conference sermon. His pres
ent home is in Tacoma.
CLUB
HO
ME HAS
WEAK SUPPORTS
CITY ENGINEER SAYS PLANS ARE
NOT RIGHT AND THE -STRUCTURE
FRAGILE
WASHES HIS HANDS OF THE AFFAIR
Protest Arouses Official and he Pro
poses to Keep Off After Proper
Guarantee, is Posted
With Neighbors
Charles Noble, city engineer, has
washed his hands of the commercial
club building, and says that he will
no longer be responsible for its con
struction or the material that is put
into -it.
On an inspection trip, the city engi
neer discovered that the foundations
of the building were in such a. condi
tion as to justify his condemnation of
the plans, he says. He instructed the
architect that the foundations would
have to be strengthened or he would
not permit further work upon it.
Minor changes were made that some
what improved conditions and a guar
antee was given to the neighboring
owners that whatever damage ensued
from the erection of the building
would be met.
The engineer does not believe that
the walls are within the specifications
required by city ordinances and de
clared that they are not fireproof in
any way. He says the supports are
wood with brick coatings and that the
back wall is but eight Instead of 12
inches of brick.
As any Interference on the part of
the city engineer would prevent the
tenants from occupying the place
when they expected to do so, the en
gineer promised that he would keep
his hands off if the guarantee of pro
tection is made and would not longer
hold himself responsible for the work.
Every Oregon county is so rich in
resources and opportunities that each
one, while being inspected or consid
ered, seems the best.
LOST ;
Mink collar, satin lined ,with name
"G. P. Rummelin & Sons, Portland,
on lining. Phone Main 99; liberal
reward. .
HEALTH
BOARD
TESTS WATER
COMES BACK AT CHEMIST WITH 1
COMPLETE STATEMENT
OF ITS FINDINGS
NO COLON BACCILI ARE FOUND
Report Shows City Sources Free
. From Contamination of Any
Kind When State Offl
cials Make Test
Six samples of water analysed by
Dr. B. L. Arms of the State Board of
Health, during the last few days have
been found ,to be absolutely free from
contamination. Ten cubic centime- -ters
were taken in each instance, and
the absence of colon bacilli was noted
in each case. All of the samples con
sisted of water from the city's filtered
supply. Two plates were secured from
each sample, and six organisms were
found and no gas production.
Last Monday, W. M. Hedden, a
chemist in the employ of the Willam
ette Pulp & Paper Co., reported the
presence of colon bacilli in the city
water, after making several tests. His
findings were submitted to the board
of water commissioners, who immedi
ately started an investigation of their
own by communicating with the state
board of health and securing the pres
ence of Dr. Arms, who took four sam
ples of water in Oregon City for an
alysis. On the following day two
samples were taken in West Oregon .
City and sent to Dr. Arms, as the co
lon bacilli alleged to have been found
by Mr. Hedden was in water taken on
the west side. "
The members of the board of water
commissioners and Superintendent
Howell regard the report of Dr. Arms
as conclusive that the city water is
free from disease germs. ;
The report of Dr. Arms, follows:
"Portland, Ore., Nov. 13, 1913.
"Mr. W. H. Howell,
"Oregon City Oregon.
"Dear Sir: The following Is thfij-e-port
on the four samples of water
taken by me last Monday afternoon
and the two samples sent by you on
Tuesday: -
"Monday samples Sample from '
faucet in Dr. Meissner's office, 2 or
ganisms per cc. negative for B. Coli.'
in 10 cc. .
, "Faucet in Dr. Strickland office, no
organisms developed on either plate,"
negative for B. Coli, in 10 cc. .
"Filter plant, one organism per cc,
negative for B. ColL in 10 cc.
"Faucet in Mayor Jones drug store,
(Continued on Page 3.)
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TONIGHT
BUD ANDERSON in
letic Training, the same act that met with
such success on the Pantages time. This
will be a clean act showing just what he goes
through while training.
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