o vrgus Clean-Up and Clean-Up and Paint- ♦ ciu HILLSBORO, OREGON, THURSDAY, APRIL S, 1928. Local Tosscrs Are Ready for Sunday Game Would Be Solon No. « “Spilling Party“ Fire Bug Sent One Week, Only, Price Cut Is Library Needs Held on Monday Left to Turn In To Salem For Accomplished a Milliage Tax At Court House Host Group Name Long Period By the Court Say Officials Memories of Earl Carroll’s fa­ if anyone has a ¡food name for bath-in-wine party in New Lop $11,000 Off the Contract the Hillsboro marching and host City Dads Would Settle the York were doubtless recalled by group they still have another week Start Valley League Have Time to Cool Off court house callers Monday morn­ Price by Omissions to hand it in to the secretary of Maintenance Problem ing when Deputy Sheriffs Oxcar Du- the chamber of commerce. The per- ley and Will Hathorn and Janitor I son who sends in the name that wins I John Morden, witnessed by Mrs. the favor of the judges will receive Gaine Called at 2:30 Sflve Grand Jury Work Todd, Sub - Contract Locally juvenile officer, poured 600 $5. Those in charge also ask for To Improve the Streets « gallons of booze into the tub in the suggestions as to uniform, The en- old county jail on order of Judge tries must be in by next Thursday.' Dillon’s Boys Rated Strong Number, Wishing to Have It Contracts Awarded Friday; George R. Bagley. An organization meeting was held Agree on 50-50 Basis for the Nine; Pitching Staff Among Over With, Waive Indict­ at the chamber of commerce Mon­ Court to Keep Within The destruction of evidence was Lighting Amendment; Dis­ day night. Dr. J. O. Robb, chair­ I necessitated by the wrecking of the I Top Notchers ments and Plead Available Funds man, appointed two committees, one cuss Others old court house, which started early | on uniform an1 probably be voted on at a spe- »•wn years in the state prison at ancj cial city charter election soon, ac­ neck of the woods, subside« enough names and quantities and came in , Salem on an arson charge. Rossen effected by the county court and Ted Schulmerich, W. C. Theda cording to a decision of the council A. N. Bobbit. so that a ball may be tpsscd, the for a shower when a bottle full of the i waived a grand jury indictment and contract was awarded Friday af ­ It. Frank Peters, prominent Hills­ made Tuesday night. City Attor­ Hillsboro team of the Portland Val­ beer, with lots of punch, was open- ternoon to I. L. Young, Portland pleaded guilty. He was taken to ney Benton Bowman was instructed ley league will cross bats at Ath­ boro attorney, is considered strong Salem Friday. ed by Will Hathorn. and Marshfield contractor, for to draw up an amendment to pro- letic’ park with the Sherwood club contender for the republican nomi­ $115,496. Justice Speedy vide for this. next Sunday afternoon at 2:30, in nation for state representative. The eliminations were made in His sentence came within four I TA 1 R*q vires 2 Mills the first game of the season. order to keep within the available days after he set fire to the R. L. AS Fl OU fl Ce Cl Library maintenance bas been I a The Hillsboro team, composed of funds, Commissioner J. M. Hiatt ex­ problem for years and city and li- Tucker sheds at North Range and ex-high school players and local tal­ plained. Sidewalk, plastering, cork » --------- brary officials are desirous of put- Main streets Sunday night. In his ent. has the prospects of being the Merger of nine of the largest in- ting it on a permanent basis and tile floor and some finishings have confession, Rossen admitted that he strongest nine e necessary, current Monday night that the fill of more than a year. She had been u victim of the elements. No prac- „„ Pierce, Fair 4 Co., of San Fran- Improvement ordinances for the $500 and given *ix months ax w«« steadily failing since an accident a lmd for $1,575, and the O. K. and ticc has been held for two weeks, was going out, but Engineer Charles Gudge. company of cisco an<^ Portland, in charge of macadamizing of Jackson street Rose City recking Both were paroled for but each player has been working D. Jones had a crew at work for $150 Johnson was fined $100 and year ago, and had been in the hos­ Portland is doing the wrecking for this Phase of the organization work (Continued on page four) pital for months. The new company will take over I out and all look well for the opener. several hours, nnd the storm's im- paroled for $50. $845. pression is negligible. Funeral services will be held at The Hillsboro pitching staff looks Charles Walker is carrying the the Physical properties of the fol­ Sentence was postponed on El- 2 p. m. Friday from the Glenn F. Brush, planted on the sides of lowing companies which have pre­ great with five good hurlers signed bqnds for Fox & Co. the the fill, is growing to the point ford Lippert, when he satisfied Bell mortuary, with the Rev. H. A. up. Norman Mace, Pacific univer­ Hossack and viously operated with headquarters Architect O. R. W. where next yenr it will be a pro- court that* he bad made restitution Deck officiating. Interment will be sity hurler, put his name on the the contractors have been in con- in the cities named: Coos and Curry Telephone Co., dotted line thia week. Mace was u tection against waves that sweep in to injured parties. Lawrence Lep- in the Hillsboro cemtery. with the court throughout schat pleaded not guilty when ar­ Mary Archbold was born in Wood­ ference Marshfield; Oregon Telephone Co., consistent winner nt P. I]., and nt the fancy of the wind. the week. No definite announce ­ Electric service was out at va­ raigned. field, Ohio, June 29, 1844, the Marshfield; Puget Sound Telephone heaves one of the fastest balls in Orders were given in the follow­ daughter of I^dward and Rachel ment as to the employment of local Co., Everett, Wash.; Klamath Tele­ Chambers of commerce should the league. Dorman Blazer, the rious times during the day and sub-contractors has been made, but ing cases: Emma S. Parker vs. Rob- night due to trouble in Portland, Micklin Archbold, an# was married phone 4 Telegraph Co., Chiloquin, work first to sell Oregon and profit high school athlete who did lj well in going over the situa ­ Mr. Young is (Continued on page four) to Mr. Lamkin in Nebraska City, the last workout promises to be In according to Manager R R. Easter. is quite likely that j Oregon; Home Independent Tele- from a consequent greater Oregon, Neb., -in 1870. They moved to Hills- tion now and it declared Thomas B. Handley of (Continued on page twelve) shape Sunday. Blazer should be a Two things that lick the power com- sub-contracts will be a number of boro in April, 1875, and had lived Portland, candidate for the republi- steady winner here, as he was for pany, he nays, are automobile joy- here ever since. Mr. Lamkin died let here. ■ can nomination for secretary of three years an the Silverton team. riders knocking poles down and The old structure was to be June 29, 1924. She is survived by wrecked state, in an address at the Monday Marl Woods, the teaching pitcher trees falling against the linen. within 20 days, so that ex- People Aid In were A few farm telephone lines three children, Mrs. Alta L. Wali, cavating and construction can start noon luncheon of the chamber of from Cornelius, Bob Neunschwan- out for a half day. Manager C. E. ' Portland; Dr. Charles A. Lamkin, the latter part of the month. A commerce. Senator W. G. Hare x(Continued on page seven) Clean-up Week Wells of the telephone company [ prominent Hillsboro dentist and large crew of men started wreck- ’ acted as chairman. nays. Putting the most'of the city i cilic worker, and Mrs. J. Allen ing Monday morning. He said that increased industries I* lines In cables has prevented much _____ ___ __ Forent ______ Grove, ____ April __ 5.—Washing- Smith, Hillsboro, an adopted daugh­ Residents of Hillsboro are co- and more people will decrease the of this kind of trouble in the city, ton county grangers and their fami­ ter. Four grandchildren also sur- operating in the annual clean-up tax burden. Mr. Handley said that he said. lies are especially invited to attend , v‘ve- week as much as weather conditions speculation should be localized. . The storm played tricks on Dr. an all-day meeting to be held at Mrs. Lamkin was a charter mem­ The speaker, who was formerly will permit. In spite of the heavy J. B. Dinsmore, blowing his garage the Methodist church in Forest ber of the Hillsboro Coffee club, rains lawns and vacant lots are tak­ state corporation commissioner, over and doing some damage to the Grove on Sunday, April 15. The and the first president of the club. ing on a dressed up appearance with claims Hillsboro as his birthplace, roof of his new home. pastor of the church, working with Years ago she was active in the Re­ the material aid of strong arms and I and told of a few early incidents Every section of the county was High water is reported in all sec­ Mr. Craft, master of the Washing­ bekah lodge, going through the here. backs. represented nt the county club in­ tions of the county, and the hili ton county Pomona, has arranged a chairs twice. She was loved and re­ Members contributed $9.95 to the Let’s hope that the two remain­ stitute here all last week. The in­ lands were visited by snow. program for this day. Jean K. Warrens and C. A. Hub­ ing days of the week will be good, boys’ and girls' club fund. spected in the community and leaves stitute included a club leaders’ con­ The morning service begi ns with a host of friends to mourn her loss. bard took sweepstake prizes at the so that all may have an opportun­ Tex Rankin, Portland aviator, will ference and cooking school conduct­ third annual daffodil show’ at Forest ity to freshen up their places a bit speak next Monday. a pipe organ solo by Mrs. Lillian ed by Mr«. L. A. Humphries of the Local Woman Killed Grove last Thursday, Friday and this week. Gardner. The Rev. C. E. Whnrton, Mr. Hare introduced Mr. Handley Crown Mill«. The sessions were Saturday. Mrs. Warrens took the Pomona chaplain, is to lead in Hillsboro Soldiers The spirit of co-operation shown as “one of two famous men born held nt the Christian church. In Washington, D. C prayer. grand prize for the best vase of 12 by the members of the three Boy in Hillsboro on the same day—the Harris Hansen of Beaver­ The leaders' conference wa» the narcissus and the best single blos- Scout troops in distributing the candidate and himself.” ton grange, will sing “The Living Will Be Entertained first held in the r tnte and created som of narcissus, while Professor clean-up appeals and application God,” by O’Hara. Herbert B. Deu­ Miss Ethel G. Waters of W/h wide interest, according to Mrs. Hubbard took the highest honor for blanks is deeply appreciated by the el!, farmer and impersonator, will Emma Hrynnt. county school super ir.gton, D. C., formerly of Forest give the reading, “How Much Land Members of the headquarters the best vase of six narcissus, Mr. city beautiful committee of the Opposing Gunners intendent. Club Instructors were II. Grove, was killed in an automobile (Continued on page four) company, second battalion, 162nd Hubbard took nine first places and cnamber of commerce and the civic (’. Seymour, state club leader, Miss accident in. Washington Friday, ac­ infantry, will be guests of honor at Mrs. Warrens five. (Continued on page twelve) cording tq a telegram received by Also Make Perfect Helen Cowgill, assistant state club J. C. Buchanan took three first No a chamber of commerce luncheon in Mrs. J. B. Wilkes of Portland, leader, and Miss Retta Meredith, particulars arc known, Burial ser- Governor Manny Is the near future. An invitation will places on his exhibits of Golden president of the Washington County vices 4ill be at the Cornelius ceme- In the Oregonian telegraphic be extended them through the Spur daffodils. Mrs. Warrens took Court of Honor Is Club Lenders' association. trapshooting tournament Sunday, place for the best single blos­ Luncheon Speaker board of directors, The directors first The cooking school classes closed tcry Saturday. Miss Waters is Washington county, 75, shot with voted to have the entertainment som in this group and Mrs. Otto Ol­ * Held Tuesday Night Coquille, Thursday to allow Mrs. L. A. Hum­ sister of Mrs. Wilkes. 75, Echo, 75, and Yam­ committee arrange for a joint meet- son took first for most artistic bas­ phries to prepare for the club din- I hill county, 74. The ties with Co­ | ing with the professional and busi­ ket. Mrs. B. Dickey took all the Henry Manny, district governor per in the Grange hall Friday n%ht, Miss Langley Files first honors on her exhibits of Prin- First class merit badges were quille and Echo will be carried over of the Rotary club, addressed mem­ ness women's club. which was considered the feature,of ceps. Professor Hubbard took first awarded at the Boy Scout court of until next Sunday when Bend, Pen­ bers of the Hillsboro and Grove (Continued on page ten) place on his Spring Glories and honor at the Knights of Pythias hall dleton and Roseburg will also be For Democratic Job clubs at the luncheon of the local Olympias. Mrs. Jean Warrens -took Tuesday to Bob Hill and Milton opponents for that day. club Thursday. President Harry Easter Egg Hunt To date Washington county has first place for the vase of 12 blooms Johnson of the Troop 216, Hills- Meeting at Scholls Miss Mnnche I. Langley, Forest Hill of the local club acted as chair­ of King Alfreds, D. A. Thornburg boro, R. Frank Peters, chairman of won 13 matches and lost 6. A great man and President W. S. McCready At 2 P. M. Friday Grove attorney, yesterday filed with deal depends on next Sunday’s score first for vase of six blooms, and the court, presided. » the secretary of state for selection of Forest Grove introduced the gov­ Has Been Postponed as Robert Warrens for the best single Arvin and MarvrJ Robb of Troop for future standing of the local ernor. a democratic presidential elec­ (Continued on page four) 216 became first class scouts and team, as five matches are at stake. He said that thp accomplishment Tomorrow, Friday, is to be the tor. Miss Langley has been active Oscar Schiffer was surely demon­ second class merit badges were i of international peace will be the big day for the school kiddies and The general entertainment, which in democratic circles for a number awarded to David Combs in personal strating his ability as a trapshooter theme of the district conference at other children of the town — for to ­ was to have been (riven at the school of years. health and Robert Ellingson in by breaking 99 out of a possible morrow the day of the big egg Many from Here at house at Scholls Friday night by the W. C. Motzke of Beaverton is the Seattle, April 22, 23 and 24. 100, 25 of which were shot from woodcraft. The speaker characterized the hunt sponsored by the Women’s Ser­ Scholls Woman’s club, with the co­ first to file for election as member League Convention Vernon Sahnow, Frank Tucker, the 20-yard post. Individual scores Rotary club as an educational insti ­ vice club. The fun starts at the operation of the Hillsboro chamber of republican cgntral committee. He Earl Prickett, Glenn Stapleton, Ar­ for the day were as follows: of commerce, has been postponed on would represent the East Beaverton tution, that helps to make better Shute park at 2 o’clock tomorrow Rolfe Simpson, 25; Dr. E. H. thur Wahner and LeRoy Barker of citizens of boys. He said Rotary afternoon, when all children dis ­ account of sickness. precinct. Hillsboro was represented by two Troop 216 were elevated to second Smith, 25; Oscar Schiffer, 25; Geo. Ideals teach members to work for missed from the school at that time the good of the community. will go to the park, and also those full-time delegates, Miss Martha class scout rank. Nine from Troop Burkhalter, 24; Fred Sewell, 24; H. Everett Beckett will put on a from 3 to 5 not in st^iool. At 3:30 Mohr and Miss Mildred McPherson, 242, Cornelius, became second class Ireland, 23; Glenn Stapleton, 23; They were Ross Thelen, Seth Miller, 23; Earl Strong, 22; Boy Scout program today, and the those in the fourth and fifth grades at the Epworth League convention scouts. discussion and adoption of new by­ will arrive. Prizes will be given for at Forest Grove Friday, Saturday Carl Hoffman, Robert Cochrane, Gladys Reid, 22; Frank Reh,*22; E. laws and constitution as proposed the child finding the most eggs. In and Sunday. Twenty-two from this Dan Barrett, Walter Ritthaler, Clif­ A. Deaville, 22; F. H. Simpson, 21; by Rotary International will be UP case of rain the club ladies will city were present Friday, 17 on ford Mapes, Gordon and Elton Liv- E. Nicodemus, 21; A. M. Jannsen, 21; J. A. Irmler, 20; R. B. Denney, ingston and James VanLom. next Thursday. take the eggs to the school rooms. Saturday, and 12 Sunday. The local chapter was in charge 20; Jack Battalia, 20; Charles Wun­ of recreation Saturday. Unfavor­ derlich, 20; V. Richter, 20; H. D. Watching workers wreck the old Hall; coroner, John Brisbine; jus­ able weather caused a change in Farm Meet at Rock Batchelar, 20; Earl Simpson, 16; Postoffice Shows tice of peace, Thomas D. Humphreys, section of the court house, which plans for a hike and picnic and the George Robinson, 15. and constable, John M. Brown and school gymnasium was used. Edward was erected in 1891, has been the Creek Draws Many , Gain for Quarter Olsen of Hillsboro was in charge of favorite outdoor sport for the week, Walter Psosser. The number on the democratic Old relics and records that go back a discussion group Saturday and Miss James Wins Nearly 60 persons were present Martha Mohr was in charge of the to the days when Washington coun­ ticket of thnt yenr will give the im­ pression that times have changed. The Hillsboro postoffice showed a ty wn.s called Tuality and took in district intermediate bible word at the farm meeting at the Rock In Poster Contest Portland, have been uncovered in The ticket: Representative, M. E. gain of 14.5 per cent in the quarter spelling contest in the afternoon. Creek school last night. The pro­ ending March 31, according to Johnson, Daniel Baker and B. K. gram, which was arranged by Coun ­ First prize in the Weil ’ s Depart ­ attics and store places. Miss Mohr was elected district in­ C. Holznagel, Denney; judge, A. C. Archbold; Postmaster Fred Miss Martha James won first Many rumors have been circulat- sheriff, A. J. Wilkes; clerk, A. J. which he says is the biggest gain ment Store-Hillsboro Argus adver­ termediate superintendent for the ty Agent O. T. McWhorter, includ­ ed discussion on potatoes, alfalfa, honors in the county Christian En- ing ns to what may be uncovered Fanno; recorder, T. S. Weatherred; ever shown for this period. The re­ tising contest was won by Miss Mar­ third time. The annual mid-year institute will clover and corn. A. W. Wilson of deavor poster contest held at the when workmen reach the corner­ commissioner, Ira l’urdin; treasurer, ceipts in 1927 were $4,368.43 as garet Long of Hillsboro, second stone, which carries the nnmes of William Pointer; assessor, J. T. compared with $5,003.83 this year. honors by Miss Gwendolyn Heintz be held in Hillsboro next year and Linnton gave a short talk on the Christian church Sunday, Miss Mil- relations between business man and dred James was second, D. Frewing of Cornelius, and third went to Miss the convention in Salem. County Judge Rodolph Crandall, Fletcher; school superintendent, farmer. Mr. McWhorter had fUn- of Tigard and Miss Margaret Pratt Marie Stranahan of Hillsboro. Hon- and Commissioners J. W. Shute and Ward Swope; surveyor, J. C. Hall; tern slides on fertilizer and potato tied for third. orable mention was won by Mrs. F. I). B. Reasoner. coroner. Dr. C. M. Robinson, and Follette Joins In production. If. Jossy, Hillsboro route 1, and by Location Plans Are The contest was held to help boost Political tickets of the vintage of justice of the peace, H. B. Luce. Miss Hulda Berger of Bethany. the state convention April 19 to 22. ’88 were uncovered in the genernl This wax in the days when con­ With W. W. Mellar First is $5 in trade at Weils', Prize-.« were: First. $5; second, $3, Changed by Officers Stolen Thrift Safe moving nround by E. J. Godman, ventions were considered good form given by the Argus, second is a box and third, $2. The Misses Viola clerk in the office of the county and politics Was politics. of monogramed stationery, and the Katherine and Pulcina court. Candidates for county office Found by Students Ogden, While times have changed in Charles Follette has purchased a third is a package of calling cards. Miss Grace Millgate, county health Brown were judges. listed on the republican ticket were court houses and politics, they have half interest in the W. W. Mellar The advertisements, for thorniest nurse, and Mrs. Todd, juvenile offi­ Gaston won a cake offered by the as follows: Representative, J. C. not passed up newspapers. Surveyor real estate business and the firm part, showed thought ffiul talent, ac­ cer, are occupying quarters on the The small safe, which was stolen Moore, S. A. Durham and W. N. Earl Hobbs found an Oregonian of will be known as Mellar & Follette. cording to the judges, Jake Weil, third floor of the cotirt house an­ from the Hillsboro Thrift store Feb­ county president for the society Barrett; judge, Rodolph Crandall; June 27, 1891, that has four col­ Mr. Follette is well known in the H. L. MacKenzie and H. E. Mc- nex with the county court, instead ruary 17, was found on the Farm­ having the most people present. Ti­ gard will march second in the par­ sheriff, P. M. Dennis; clerk, E. C. umns of advertising on the first county, having been with the Cady Caskie. of in the Odd Fellows’ building with ington road Thursday by the Misses ade because of being second. A Hughes; recorder, Willis Waggoner; page, all headings are label, and a Motor company a number of years, This contest was conducted as a Mrs. Emma Bryant, county school Helen Sahlfeld and Clara Krug, song service was held and devotions commissioner, D. B. Reasoner; as­ number of the advertisements are was in the automobile game at For­ baseball game in innings, but has superintendent. A flag is flying while on their way to school. The sessor, C. E. Deichman;» treasurer, reminders of the reign of John Bar­ est Grove and just recently was as­ had to be called off at the end of from the school superintendent’s of­ safe was packed off between 7:30 p. were led by the Rev. Fite of For­ Grove. The county organization William Pointer; school superinten­ leycorn. An al|,wool ^suit was ad­ sociated with W. S. Alexander in the fourth inning on account of fice and is an aid in finding the m. and 8 p. m., the half hour all est will march first because of their dent, Clark Smith; surveyor, J. C. vertised for $8.50. the Used Car Exchange. rain. office. employees were away. large registration. Sherwood and Hillsboro Man Who “Felt Mean” Will mous Phone Merger Mrs. Lamkin Passes Away Damage to Fill Is Only Slight Native Son in Luncheon Talk Grove People Bid to Session Club Institute Well Attended Daffodil Show Winners Listed Watching Workers Good Pastime + ♦ * ♦ * ♦ I ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ Early Records Found Interesting First Honors in A'd Writing Taken By Miss M. Long