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OREGON CITY, CLACKAMAS COUNTV, OREGON, THURSDAY, MARCH 26, 1903.
VOL. I.
No. 24.".
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WOMAN IS MISSING
MRS.
LULU BATDORF DISAPPEARS
FROM HER J10ME.
Left Willamette Last Friday and Since Then
Has Not Been Heard From Left Two
Letters to Her Niece.
and is a woman of fine build. There
is a mole on the left Bide of her face,
near her month, and on her forehead
a scar an inch long. Her hair was
very short and was covered with a
short, light brown wig.' Mr. Batdorf
says that she had less than $10 when
she left. '
; WILL GO TO ALASKA.
Mrs. Lulu Batdorf has disappeared
and since last Friday nothing has been
heard from her or of her. Friday noon
she left her home at Willamette to do
some shopping in this city. Arriving
here she mailed two letters to her
niece, Ida Turner. One of the letters,
was probably written before she left
home and ihe other had been penned
after her arrival here. She took the
car for Portland and about 4 o'clock
that afternoon was seen going toward
the union depot by a brother of her
first husband. She refused to recognize
him.
Mrs. Batdorf was married to Samuel
Batdorf four month ago, after her first
husband, Wililam Rae, had been dead
about four months. She had two
small children and was ilL Mr. Bat
dorf took her to his home in Willam
ette and cared for her tenderly. But
the woman was longing for her first
husband and mourned for -him contin
ually She refused to be comforted..
The anxious husband feared for her
reason and firmly believes that she has
done herself bodily injury. Follow
ing is a copy of the two letters re
ceived by Ida Turner
My Darling :
Don't cry, but when you have read
this your poor aunt Lue will be no
more. You have looked upon her f aee
for the last time. . I know this will be
a terrible shock to you all, but I could
. 11 -vl T
Everybody hated me and you were the
only one that was good to me. Every
one else looked down on me but you
never did. Sam will never have to
Vmiw ma i T ia naalasa fn lnntr fnr ni v
. Wi m it nv will Yin fnrnwr hid.
, o -'
den. All search will be in vain. It
will be so nice to rest from all trouble.
I will never have to grieve any more.
I went to meet ' my darling William,
the only man I loved. I could not live
without him He was always calling
me to come. I seen him ways. Keep
that ring. Remember I said it was
1 the last one I would ever buy. Be
good to my dear little orphan children,
. I aim better dead. . I could not be hap
py. Ask Aunt Josie to take one of my
dear little ones. I have only taken a
. few things I loved and they are buried
with me. You can have any of my
things you want, I care for nothing.
I want peace, sweet . peace and rest
Bid my poor father and mother good
by. God forgive me, I can't help it.
Something always tells me to come
now. No one knows now l nave sui-
ferred and cried when alone. That
feeling only comes . to one when
. thev know they have to go. Tell
dear Rudolf good by. I loved him.
O, Ida, Ida. do pray for me. Please
say poor Aunt Lue only just once. Al
ways think kindly of me. Remember
when I kissed you it was a farewell
kiss. Didn't you see me tremble and
the burning tears that would not falL
Tell your mama good bye.
hate my memory,
me.
Good bye alL
LUE RAE.
I want mv mother to have little
Willie. Please tell her,
Superintendent Wisner Appointed Mem
" ber of Alaska Salmon Commission.
Field Superintenent J. Nelson Wis
ner, of the United States Fish Com
mission of Fish and Fisheries, has
been appointed a member of the Alaska
Salmon Commission, to represent the
division of fish culture. This com
mission will sail from Seattle on the
United States Fish Commission steam
er Albatross about the middle of June.
The Alaska Salmon Commission will
make a thorough and comprehensive
investigation of the salmon fisheries
in Alaska, and will take up the study
of all matters pertaining to fish cult
ural operations in Alaska. Dr. David
Starr Jordan,, president of Stanford
University, will be at the head of the
commission, and Dr- Barton W. Ever-
mann, a noted icthyologist of the U.
S. fish commission, will be acting ex
ecutive head in the absence of Dr.
Jordan. .
UNDER NEW LAW
STATE SUPERINTENDENT TALKS
SCHOOL CONSOLIDATION.
ON
Rapid Growth of Oak Grove Demands Action
Proposition Made to Create New Dis
trict Out of Concord, Harmony and Mil
waukle. 1
IRISH ENTERTAINMENT.
Benefit For Eastham School Library To
morrowNight.
Next Friday night the teachers of
the Eastham school will give an "Irish
Entertainment" in Willamette Hall.
The program, which follows, will be
an interesting one, and the proceeds
will be used to purchase books for the
library of the school. Following the
program, refreshments win oe served
and a social time indulged in :
Piano Solo-Jrish Melodies
Miss Edna Caufield.
Selection
. Nordstrom Children.
Recitation. .
Imta Dixon.
Solo Selected -
Mr. 0. A. Miller.
Reading "How Mickey got Kilt in
the War"..... mrs. uouinger
Song "Mr. Dooley" . ..............
Raymond Caufield, Earle Latourette,
Koy mcu ariana, Alice wroui.
Solo "The Heart of a Girl"
Mr. Frank Aldridge.
"The Story of the Little Red Skin". .
Louise Huntley.
Song and Drill "The Wearin' of the
Green" ;. ..".Twelve Girls.
Recitation "Biddy MoGinnis at the
Photographers" , .
Mrs. Geo. C. BrownelL,
Solo Irish Lullaby
Miss Maisie Foster.
Selection
FranciB Galloway.
Quartet Selected
Mrs. Uanong, Mrs. uauneia, airs.
rorter, Mrs. miner.
Selection . . -
Nordstrom Children.
SOCIALISTS HOLD A MEETING.
She will
know she hates
Dear Ida :
Tell mother to forgive me. I could
not help it. She don't know why I
did it, why I was so unhapry. I
prayed every day to overcome it but
I could not I shall never know the
grief of poor grandpa's death. We
will meet above. If mother can't take
my little boy, ask Hannah. Oh, she
is so good and tell Dell Buckles she
was a dear sweet little woman and I
loved her.
I went as far as my car fare would
take me. It was my last journey.
Good Bye.
When Mrs. Batdorf left home she
was wearing a black Eton jacket over
a light blue waist She had on a
black skirt and wore low shoes. Her
hat had a white crown, with a red
bow and white feather, with red velvet
binding around the edge of the brim
She was about 5 feet, 6 inches tall.
weighed 150 pounds. Her shoulders
- droop Blightly, but she walks firmly
Death of Robert Wickham.
Robert Wickham died Tuesday night
at his home on S'xth and Monroe
streets in this city, aged 64 years,
months, 25 days. The immediate cause
of his death was hemorrhage and h
had been a sufferer from stomach
trouble for several years.. He was
born in Fairfield County, Ohio,
1839., In 1857 he went to Iowa and
at the outbreak of the, Civil war en
listed in Co. A., 13. Iowa Vols. He
served all through the war and was
in 52 battles. He was captured by
the Confederates at Atlanta and was
imprisoned for 280 days in Anders on-
ville prison. He was liberated in
1865 and in the same year married
Miss Sarah O. Moore. They came to
Oregon in 1880 and resided here ever
since. During the greater part of the
time he has been employed in the
woolen mills. He is survived by a
wife ,and two sons, George W. and
Alonzo, both men of families and both
employed in the woolen mills. The
funeral was held this afternoon from
the Baptist Church, officiating. Inter
ment was in Mountain View cemetery.
The funeral was held under the. aus
pices of Union Veterans' Union, of
which the deceased was a member.
J. H. Ackerman, state superintend
ent of public instruction, and County
Superintendent J. O. Zinser addressed
meeting of the people of Milwaukie,
Concord and Harmony school districts
in the Milwaukie town hall last night
upon the benefits to be derived frtom
the proposed consolidation of tire three
districts. ' ?
At the recent session' of the legis
lature a law was passed authorizing
school districts to affect consolidation
at the annual school meetings, which
occur on the third Monday in June,,by
majority vote. The experiment of
consolidation and transortation of pu-
pila has been tried in other places and
has proved to be successful in the
main.
A peculiar condition exists in the
Concord district. The fast growing
town of Oak Grove is situated there
and the accomodations in the Concord
school are insufficient. Accordingly a
movement is on foot among the res
idents of Oak Grove to create a new ,
district there. . Plans have been made
and the money is in sight for a new
school house. The creation of the
new district wouldinvolve cuttingibff
a portion of the districts of Milwaukie
and Harmony and would cripple the
Concord district- ' , :
It was believed that matters 'coild
be better and more satisfactorily ar
ranged by consolidation with Mil
waukie. This district has three teaoh-
ers but has a fine building, with ac
commodations lor the pupils in me
three districts. While there ave mjny
arguments in favor of consolidation,
the people of Oak Grove are almost
unanimous in their opposition to con
solidation. Temporary consolidation
for one year may be made and if it
proves satisfactory, it may be maae
permanent. -
State Superintendent Ackerman pre
sented the matter in its various phases
and answered a number of questions.
He advised the people of the districts
to consider the matter. No definite
action can be taken until the annual
meeting in June.-
Milwaukie's fine Band was present
Address Made and Three Members Taken
In the Local Organization.
NEEDY, Or., March 24. (SpeciaL)
The socialists held a public meeting
in No. 91 school house last Saturday
night. Frank Mathews and Frank
Kraxberger, of Macksburg, addressed
the audience in behalf of Socialism.
The audience, which was quite large,
listened with close attention to all
that was said. After the speaking
three or four new members joined, the
local.
Charlie Spagle has left for Eastern
Oregon in search of work for the com
ing Summer. The young folks of this
neighborhood tendered him a farewell
party one evening during the week.
Al.. Thomson has moved his store
goods temporarily into his father's
former, residence. . Cause of removal,
too high rent. He intends building
this Summer. We wish him iiis due
share of business as Al. is a courteous
and fairminded young man.
J The Spring term of school opened a
week ago last Monday.
? Mi 88 Pearl Garrett, who has taught
school in the Evergreen district during
the Winter, is engaged to teach the
Spring term in the White district.
Ed Miller is improving his"" beauti
ful home by building an additional
picket fence along the publio road.
Miss May Price is visiting friends
in Portland for a few weeks.
The fraternal organizations of this
community are increasing their mem
bership from time to time, and are in
a prosperous condition. Association
and cooperation are the only just and
enduring principles of human society.
Mr. Ritter and family visited their
son Chester, of Macksburg, Sunday.
COMMITTEE ELECTS
EIGHT DEMOCRATS NAMED TO GO TO
- CONGRESSIONAL CONVENTION.
County Central Committee Acts Upon Advice
of State Committee and Decides Not To
Hold Primaries and County Convention.
Crystal Council, Order of Pendo,
will -give a dance in Woodman Hall
next Monday night. A short program
will 11 be given and a basket sooial.
Gentlemen purchasing baskets will be
entitled to dance and other gentlemen
will be charged 25 cents. The enter
tainment is free. .
The Democratic County Central
Committee met Tuesday afternoon.
Twenty-three out of 28 members were
present. After a lengthy discussion it
was decided to hold neither primaries
or convention. The meeting of the
state central committee was not held
until March 18 and the chairman of
the county committee did not receive
official notice of its action until Marcli
21. In view of the short time that
will elapse before the congregssional
convention is held, the state committee
recommended that no primaries be
held but that the county committees
elect delegates to the congressional
convention. The suggestion of the
state committee was finally acted upon,
only two or three members of the
committee favoring primaries. The
following delegates to the congres
sional convention, which meets at
Albany April 11, were elected : James
P. Lovett, W. O. Gariong, C. N. Wait,
J. K. Gribble, W. H. Vaughn, L. H.
Kirchem, E. Mass, T. L. Turner.
Southern Pacific Will Enlarge Its
and Grounds.
Tho Southern Pacific Company will
make extensive imrovements to its
depot and grounds in Oregon City this
Summer. The depot building hut, for
many years, been inadequate to the
businses of the city, and its warehouse
has been cramped for space. Its irait-ing-room
has been far too small for the
traffic, and its offices have needed ex
panding for a long time.
The new improvements comprehend
the extension of the present building
northward some 80 feet, so as to be
flush with the Sevonth street sidewalk-.
The warehouse is also to be extended
on the south and was to occupy all the
room' available.'
A steel water-tank holding" 05,000
gallonsis to take place of the present
old wooden one, which holds about
40,000. The old tank has seen many
years' servioe, and although partiall.y
renewed from time to time, its 6(aves
are struck with decay and its hoops
are covered with rust.
. R. L. Holman,
Oregon City, Or.
leading undertaker,
County coroner.
. Republican Primaries Next Saurday.
Quiet to a marked degree prevails
over the forthcoming primaries and
county convention. Next Saturday is
the date of the primaries. There will
be no fight except in one or two pre
cincts. In Damascus there is an effort
being made to send an anti-Brownell
delegation to the county convention
and it may be successful But there
is no doubt that Mr. Brownell will
have plenty of votes to spare and will
have the naming of the 17 delegates
to the congressional convention, which
meets in Eugene Thursday, April 9.
There will be 158 delegates in the
county convention, whioh will be held
Saturday, April 4, in this city.
EXTENSIVE IMPROVEMENTS.
Depot
Company A Smoker.
Company A. Third Reg., O. N. Gf.s
gave a smoker last Monday night in
the Armory. A number of Spanish
war veterans were present, besides
other guests of the Company. Captain
J. U. Campbell made a short Hpot
and the evening was thoroughly en
joyed. Speeches were also made by
A. S. Dresser, Mr. Kertson and Lieut.
Burns.
Major Charles E. McDonell, of Port
land, will inspect the Company next
Monday night.
Fireman's Banquet.
The Oregon City firemen are prepar
ing for a grand banquet, to be given
in Woodmen Hall next Tuesday even
ing. All the companies in the eity
have combined and the event promises "
to be an occasion of much enjoyment.
"An Evening in Ireland"-at Wil
lamette Hall, Friday, March 27. Re
freshments served. Lots of fan. Pro
ceeds for the Eastham Sohool library.
Everybody invited.
ClackamaB County Record. $1.75.'
FRANK BUSCH,
The Hotisef vthishet
FRANK BUSCH,
The Housefumislier
Neighfcor Tells Neighbor
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and played a number of pleasing selec
tions during the evening, J. W.
Grasle, chairman of the Milwaukie
board of directors, presided and intro
duced Mr. Ackerman
tendent Zinser.
and Superin-
. J. Crader, of New Era.
J. Crader, aged 86 years, for 20 years
a resident of New Era, died there
yesterday. He was born in Marcji,
1817.
A, A. Watts, who was sent up for
18 months in the penitentiary from
this county for obtaining money under
false pretences, has been pardoned.
His pardon was granted on the recom
mendation of the prison physician,
who reported that the man's mind was
being seriously affected by the incar
ceration, .i
Hugh Cuirin, of Currinsville.
The funeral of Hugh Currin, who
died Monday at Currinsville, "was held
at Eagle Creek yesterday. Consump
tion caused his death. His age was 47
years. Several years ago he married
Miss Lillie Wilburn, of Eagle Creek,
and she has been dead several years.
The deceased was a native of Currins
ville, this county, and the village was
named for his father.
Samuel Mars.
Samuel Marrs died . yesterday
at his home on Twelfth Street, aged
67 years. The funeral will be held at
2 :80 o'clock tomorrow afternoon from
his late residence and Rev. A. J,
Montgomery, of Portland, will conduct
the services.
Forty-three members of the Eastern
Star'came up from Portland Tuesday
night to meet with the local Chapter,
and to greet Mrs. Allie Townsend,
grand matron of the Star, who is mak
ing a tour of inspection. The grand
matron delivered an address, 'and sev
eral musical selections were rendered.
The annual ball of the Knights and
Ladies of Security will be held in
Willamette Hall Friday evening, April
8. Turner's orchestra will furnish
music, and there will be a prize waltz.
Admission gentlemen 50 cents. Ladies
free.
The Mother's Club, of Park lace, will
meet next Friday afternoon in the as
sembly room of the schoolliouse and
will be addressesd by Mrs. W. A.
1 White, of this city.
Beatie & Beatie, dentists, Weinliard
building, rooms 16, 17 and 18.
:
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i all over the country of the
extraordinary offerings we
are making in all lines rep
resented in this big store.
You ousrht to set your ini
formation at first hand ; you
ought to see for yourself,
and choose for yourself.
In Yotar Favor
When we weigh things for
you, you get right count
no disadvantage on either
side. But when we buy
the hardware wo see that
the best quality is there for
you.
Pleasing Work, r-
There are many points
about the new Canover
Sewing Machine which will
please the owner. Thoy
are simple in construction,,
but they do perfect work.
It's easy to operate tliem
and the seems are so even
you can't expect to find
better. Price $20,00. Five
years guarantee.
$3.85 Cents Will Boy
6 High Back Sitting
Room Chairs! Why
Be Without Them?
A Complete Line
-
whatever is needed for the
kitchen pots, kettles, pans
you find h?re. We are
always looking for a better
quality,- whioh is why our
tock contains only the
very best. Tint Iron,
Nickel, Copper, ' Granite
ware. Yon take your choice
of material, but be sure
25 cents
and ask for our warranted graniteware,
will buy a nice pan of this ware.
Linoleums.
OilCloths,,
For kitchen, dining room,
bath room, or laofc hall,,
you can't have any thing
as good for floor - covering
as linoleum. It's . strong
and durable, fast colors,
and will not scale or crack.
It will save you scrubbing and your floor will look
always clean. 65 cents per square yard. A.
CHEAPER COVERING is oil cloth. It won't
hold it's color as-well, nor lust as long, but tilB
price equalizes the matter. 85 cents perj square
yard
Paper
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Wall
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Paper
Boy ing
Made
Easy.
We are carrying the most artistio productions
attainable and just now new stock is arriving
daily. We assure you 60 cents will buy paper
enough for a medium sized room. We are offer
ing odds and ends of last year's stock for 0 cent
a double rolL Come early.
FRANK BUSCH,
The Hotsefuinisliet
FRANK BUSCH,
The Hotisef vtmshet