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About The Oregon statesman. (Salem, Or.) 1916-1980 | View Entire Issue (Jan. 1, 1930)
GREAT HISTORY School for Teachers Estab lished in Early Days ) "By Settlers- monmouth; ore.. Dee; si Eighty years go to Monmouth, III., ; imall group ot mea and vomen became Imbued -with an idea to go Into the far western frontier and found homes not only personal and tadlridual habi tations, but to found a" home of educaUon; an ? establishment of learning, "where men and women alike may become schooled in the scieoee of Hying , and in the funda mental principles of religion." They talked the Idea over on long, cold winter evenings. , They made plans and amended them; discussed i the whyi . and Where fores, and were ultimately agreed that in going into a new, wild country they must striTe not mere ly to carre a secure place to dwell to -afford protection from the In dians, and to build up a commun ity settlement, but they must go farther. They must provide their posterity with the. great blessing of cultural enlightenment. In 1850. Sqnlre S. Whitman and Thomas H. Lucas. a th of this -enterprising group, came to Polk county and located claims They were joined a jittle later by Ira F. M. Butler, Albert W. Lu cas, William- Murphy, Elijah B. Davidson, and John E. Mumhv. w ho with their wives, made th long arduous journey. At first mey were scattered somewhat throughout- the valley, studying places and embryonic possibilitlM for a, location. But they did not lose sight of their central aim and purpose, and about-1854 they con curred in the choice of the terri tory surrounding and Including what became Monmouth. Orceon. Allen Shirley and William MasonH were other pioneers who moved their families to the same place later In the year. The first sur vey of the territory was made in 18 5 by T. H, Hutchinson. In deciding upon a name for the "town" this Interesting incident occurred:: As the proposed insti tution of learning received alwavs the first consideration, trustees were chosenbefore ground was se lected or broken for its erection A tiny group some authorities say five as the first organization Of any sort to be here, met and voiea on "Dover " and "Mott mouth," the two names proposed The Tote stood 50-50 for each name, so Ira F. M. .Butler who acted as ehairmanwas privileged to cast the deciding vote, and as he had formerly, been a resident of Monmouth, I1L, he cast his bal lot for "Monmouth." A little grammar school - was bnilt in 1856 where the Davidson Photo studio now stands, and Judge Cowls of McMJanviUe, actc ed v as teacher. A Christian church, organized in 1856, held cervices .in the little square Brhoolhoase with John E. Mur phy at first minister. The early book of the church J have been carefully preserved, and here is a copy of the first minutes: "Pursuant to previous notice, the brethren at Monmouth. Polk county, met to elect officers for the government and sendee of aforesaid church, to wit: Three elders and three deacons, which resulted in the choice of Elijah B. Davidson, John E. Murphy, and .William Murphy for elders; Wil Ham Mason, Elijah B. Davidson end Albert W. Lucas for deacons. (Dated) Monmouth. Polk County, Oregon Territory, Fourth Lord's Day in Jnly. 185." Only temporary "shacks" were first built about the town, but in IS 57 residence building com xuenced In - earnest. One of the first was the old Ebbert home erected on the Corner opposite the tiny schoolhouse. This old dwell ing; razed a few years ago. showed evidences of superior workman ship la Its staunch walls and framework.. Other dwellings went up in slow succession. In 1S5S, the building to be known as Monmouth university wes begun. There was no solic itation for money for Its erection or its support. Four of the pro posers Thomas II. Lucas, Squire -rte OREGON 'STATESMAN Salera. Oregon, Wednesday Marring. Jannary 1, 1930 PAGE SEVEN K 2;?X!ta.a?; avldsn. n mi. -i . r hished It all h-r tn..tM i.lSf6168.600 CTes Pt 11 The UBlyersity .building; completed the aext year, was not architecturally 7 ome MT 11 was nt even attractive to look at. One of the originators is quoted as remark- m, i a puoiic. gathering: "Our surroundings are new and cmi tere. We must dontrol them; -not sw uiem control ns!" 1 . . The membershta of : thA nm church and the scholarship in the uuitciBiLT was larseiv cnnmrrMf When the university building was compieiea it superseded the little grammar school for church gath erings. In time this dual-f unc tion ; building also became inade quate, and the central wing ot the brick structure, later to become the nucleus of the Oregon Normal school, was built In 1871. With the Bible alone as their infallible rule of practice, -these pioneers were courageous in the face of su perhuman difficulties; optimistic when defeat seemed to start then in the fact. They had come here for a definite purpose and they would not entertain a thought ot failure- no matter how strenuous the struggle nor how long and arduous the path to elimb. . Other settlers came to swell the community number. Joseph B. V. JBuUef opened a .small store and became the first postmaster, W. Hart also opened a .store. . A drug store, a harness shop and sash and door factory came with the coming of more-' settlers. ' Among the names ot early presidents of Monmouth univer sity, or Christian college, as it was' called for a time, are found Professor Thomas W. Haley, Pro fessor Lv L. Rowland, and Profes sor A. D. Butler. In 1869, Tro- fesspr Thomas F. Campbell came from Montana to preside over the college, serving with distinction for 13 years. He laid the founda tion for a real college, and was largely influential in promoting the ultimate growth and expan sion of the schooVprior to 1900. It is interesting to note that in addition to his, duties as presi dent of the school, he taught the fundamentals of the Bible, preached at regular intervals, and began about 1870 the publica tion f the first newspaper in Polk county, known as the Christian Messenger. Monmouth .was known from its beginning as a synonym of chaste morals and earnest Christian character and scholarship, for its citizenry was dedicated to the outlawry of saloons, "no lot ever being sold here except with the explicit understanding that the presence of such a scourge should forfeit title. Eventually the building and grounds were donated to the state of Oregon as the base of a Normal school, such 'a step being fully in keeping, with the progressive edu cational: Idaals held by its pioneer founders; "Other? distinguished presidents who have served the in stitution were: a son or Tnomas F. Campbell, the late Prince L. CamnbeUwbaJater went to head the state university as president; and President Bessler who for 7 years endeared himself to the stu dents ot the school and the people t the town. When the state leg islature voted no appropriation in support of Normal schools some 20 years ago, President Ressler taught on a Monmouth for many months without salary--as old many of his faithful co-workers tn order that students, wno were seeking credentials to enable them to teaeh, might not be disappoint ed. And even at that late date many residents of Monmouth, well-wishers ot the school who could scarcely bear to see its doors closed, gave freely to keep it in Kession. many of the women cheerfully wearing calico all one year that tbey might give to the cause of the school. Local conr irt and ontimlsm has ever dom inated the welfare and progress of this old Institution. J. II. Aekerman. who became nresfdent in 1911. when Mon mouth Normal again received fi nancial support through action of the state legislature, was-one of the outstandingly active educators of the state, and progress for the school marked his continuity in office. The state added a wom en's dormitory and teacher's train ing department - building to the ram mis during Mr. Ackerman's rerime. J. S. Landers, the. present pres ident, succeeded as chief executive IBs Local-Growers Produce Fil 'berts and English Wal nuts Here By L. D, WARINO - ! ' Bethel Heights Walnut Orchards Rlckreall, Oregon , r : In the vicinity of Balem are a number of notable- planting of English walnut and filbert trees. Some of the oldest and most pro ductive individual trees, as Well as some highly- profitable com mercial orchards are here. - Undoubtedly, Western Oregon and Washington autsVof both varieties excell the rest of the world In quality . of fruit and growth of trees. Our ' equable climate-, both summer and win ter, accompanied tf abundant rainfall, and the deepand fertile soil of certain sections seem to be the ideal home of .this type of tree, 'he quality of put produced Is such that all the world mar kets offer a . premium . of two cents or -more per pound for Ore gon walnuts and .filberts. j Futnre Looks Good .. L This has developed much inter est In the future of nut growing in the Salem district, Tojthe business, or professional y man seeking an outlet lor surplus funds, or for those who would work their own orchards, a most gratifying opportunity for sound investment, is here- offered. Growers have obtained actual yields of $300.00 per. acre from some young groves, much more from older plantings, with the logical expectation of . ever in creasing yields as the trees be come older and larger. A wal nut tree will increase in produc tion for as much as one hundred as ill Smith'sDrugStore THE HOLLYWOOD DRUG STORE fa Boosting for Hollywood and ' Wishes yon a Happy New Year 1998 North Capitol Tel. 2262 83 9 282 GIDER bcdaWe Quality " Fruits, Nuts and Vegetables I KETCHY BRAND PRODUCTS CO P. M. GREGORY, Mgr. 1999 North Capitol Street in I 8 Hollywood Radio Shop ' Croslcy and Amrad Dealer 9 k Sales and Service of the school following Mr. Act crman's death in 1921, The larg est student enrollment the school has ever kovwn has been regis tered under Mr. Lander's efficient eaderehip. Although Monmouth has never experienced a "boom," such as certain manufactories, lumbering or a rich mining strike can induce, the town has maintained a steady, conservative growth in population, in progressive building achieve ment, and in city beantification. Most of the original business buildings have been replaced with large permanent structures of tile and stucco, of brick. Con crete walks; pared, principal streets; and fire-fighting equip ment approved by the national board of fire-insurance underwrit ers; an excellent city water sys tem providing pure mountain water; a post office of the second class; and a standard high school and gymnasium are all u Unities Indicative of Monmouth's forward march of progress. ' ! it is noteworthy, also, that many descendants ot the pioneers who conceited and helped to build Monmouth three Quarters ot a century ago, are among the pres ent residents and co-workers for Monmouth's prosperous progress today. - j years. Under favorable condi tions a crop may b expected at seven years from planting, and mf 15 years of age will be paying a better, interest on the Investment than the average fruit planting of the same age. Prom this time on, a well cared for and nrooerly located walnut grove represents and asset or ever Increasing val ue a sound investment with substantial returns assurred. : Much Study Kecded This does i not Indicate, how- erer, that nut-growing is. an in dustry to be plunged into, with- AUt dlMi rnnaliionHmi .nil ahilii ot attending problems. These are numerous and TrttaL And while therla much yet to be learned by even the beet informed on the subject, the following , sugges tions. If carefully obse r t d, should be of helD.to the nrosnee- tire purchaser of nut land.. The location of the orchard with refernce to- soil and drain age is of the utmost Importance. .Without soil of at least four feet depth and well nnderdrained, there -can be no. success. As a rule avoid river, botom land un less thoroughly nnderdrained and at least 150 feet above surround ings. Slope is not of ereat" Im portance. Texture and moisture holdiner Qualities of soil ara nrim requisites, as, in order to ma ture sound and well-filled nuts, the trees require an abundance ot moisture throughout th grow ing season, -or until well past mid summer. Filberts may be plant ed on sons somewhat shallower and of less perfect drainage than that required by the walnut. Tillage Great Need Arrangements should be made for intensive tillaee. In tha rasA of young trees deep and frequent suDsoiung at a distance from the trees and extending to the middle' of row spaces Is hlehlv import ant. This induces deep exidation or tne top soil, increases its depth and improves its texture and thereby greatly enhances its mois ture holding qualities. This caus es the feeder roots from the trees to form at a greater depth and over a larger -area, and greatly simplifies future cultivation nrob- lems. Certain Intercrops may . be Planted between the tree rows, but is not always advisable. Two Brands Established The Franquette and Mayette are tha two established commer cial varieties for this section. There are newer sorts of great promise, but the conservative grower will stick to the proven varieties for the present. There are other phases of the subject of more or less minor Im portance which will engage the at tention of the grower. These can best be worked out in conjunction with advice from exDerlenced and reliable growers and the experi ment station at Corvanis. You will find the growers a progress ive lot, and ready to help in a construct iva, war. Thm itrnhlAma of nut culture are manv. but bv no means Insurmountable. They are being daily overcome by men of courage and knowledge of the business. The market for the nuts is good. Profits are satis factory though not bordering on the fabulous. x Investment Sound On The- Investment Is sounds To tb mnurndr man thm la nn more attractive line of endeavor than the growing of auta In Ore gon In the vicinity of Salem. XXUI1V VYUUU J3tl UCI OllUU 9 a A. D.Herbsier.Prop. JJf We cater to both Men and Women 1996 N. Capitol St. ! i i 1 FARMER'S DAY Every; Gotuff day L 1:30 P.- M. at F. N. WOODRY5S AUCTION MARKET i and FURNITURE STORE 1610 N. Summer St. . LISTINGS FOB THIS SATURDAY t , ; i Iron Wheel Wagon " I 1 12-inch Steel Beam Plow 1 2-section Spring Tooth Harrow 1 10-inch Steel Beam Plow 1 Bevenlble SS-bone Orchard or Field Disc wltli tongue truck All the above Is In good repair. Also an kind of f nmitwre, ' tools, Edison phonograph and records, liaolenm, blankeU and ' many other miser llaneooa articles. - Terms, cash. - Private v sales dally. AnctJons every Wed. night 7 p. at. and Saturday; afternoon 1:80 o'chjek. . , .'"- . 14 Tears . Salem's Leading; Aacloaeer t ' ' V Ca? Paid 'or Usel Furnitnre'; 1 I . V PHONE 511 r -----!'; I ' 1 1 Attractive ; Automobiles cm Display for Rret time Here . Yesterday , Imnitimmentx tn lcirn mil fihements In .reneral bodv oon- struction were- observed In the new Ford models, on display yes terday, by the : hundreds ; who f locked, to the Valley -Motor Com pany in North Liberty atreet,: , A marked increase la the num ber of orders was reported by company . officials,' and requests for demonstrations were numer ous.'. ' : . '' .. The first thlnr which canrht the eye of the casual observer was the new design of the radiator and the new lines in the cowl and hood. A ear Is known by its radi ator and the new Ford will . be known chiefly for its hieher. nar rower shape and its long trim unea. v . - , The shell Is of highly nolished rustless steel.. The .tojr-follows the lIneof the old: model, with narrower lines 'down each - Me. which curve into the Juncture at me starter- opening in the cen ter ot the lower section. -. The front fenders are wider, heavier and - of. more streamline effect. The Interiors, are roomier. the body being lengthened in Borne models. Tha whMi am smaller arid the tires are UrrM. xne nub-caps and . radiator caps have been flattened. : DAMAGES AMOUNT GREATLY KICKED The state supreme court Tues day decreed that Edith F. Goode, owner ot the Hoyt hotel in Port land, shall recover from H. Z. Duke, the amount of $9499.17 in stead of $314.28 which was awarded to Mrs. Goode at the time the litigation wan heard In the Multnomah county circuit court. The supreme court opinion was written by Jostle Bean and mod ified the decree of Judge Jacob Kanxler... -: .:. JThe suit was brought y Mr! Goode to reform a contract and for an accounting under the con-' tract. The lower court held that there were due from the defen dant percentages on the business and taxes aggregating 111.118.56, but that the defendant was entit led to credits and off-sets totaling $10,804.28. . ' , By its modification ot the de cree the supreme court holds that the defendant is entitled "to only 11623.29 in credits, leaving 9, 499.17 for tha plaintiff to recover. IliOODK YEAR OF PROGRESS New Business Firms Locate 4 In Growing North Salem District of th rains'" 1st-' . his January weather-forecast based upon the sun soot . theory, promises little or no rain in California for next month. . . . ," Oregon ' and 'Washington, how ever, he predicts will receive rain and snow, starting with a slight disturbance January 1 and 2 in creasing in Intensity January 3, 4 and S, continuing January 6 ana passing to the eastward January 8, 9 and 10. January 11, 12, 13 and 14, he says, will bring clear er weather oyer tha northwest. but on January 15, 16 and 17 there will be more rain and 'snow. On January 18, 19 and 20 there will be an accumulation of -lows over the Pacifie northwest with in tncreasa In the storm the next four days, it will continue stormy until January 28 when the storm will begin to abate somewhat,. Tha Kt Anrtrwa nocietv 'of Charleston; S. C. the oldest. In the new worm, recently ceieoraiea Its two hundredth anniversary. The Hollywood community has acquired several new busines3 firms the past year and has made real progress. A large Richfield service station built at the junc tion of- Fairgrounds Road-.r and North Capitol streets has been an addition of 1929. A newly estab lished agency for Kimball -pianos also has headquarters in the Hol lywood district.. Severalcitlzens hare expressed wish 'for some sort, of a variety, J notions, or general -department store. At present, the community Lbas a first-class theatre and a goodly number of grocery stores, restaurants, garages and other businesses. Reconstruction of the Hollywood theatre after the fire of last spring has been credited with improving business in the community to a considerable extent. T WIY RE mm SANTA CLARA, Cal., Dec. 21. (AP) Father Jerome Ricard, University of Santa Clara "padre 2000 N. Cap. Hollywood Cafe MEALS - - LUNCHES Opposite Theatre 285 SPECIAU ANY MAKE OF CAR Grcatid 75c Washed..- $1.15 Body Wash . 60c Richfield Products Burkes Service Station Phone 1408 Hollywood Fresh and Cured Meats Prices Right THE STAR MARKET H. Berthelson, Manager 1962 North Capitol Salem, Oregon Start the New Year Right! Mate Her Happy! A KIMBALL PIANO will do it. Will brace you up too, if you buy at "Direct from factory to home" prices. Kimball ' Piano -House .2020 North Capitol Street i: s UPBEICHS BUSY Of 321 oolalona written bv th state supreme court daring the past year, 177 eases -were affirm ed, 66 reversed and 28 modified. Ont of 88 petitlions for rehearing filed only six .were allowed. This was set ont In a report prepared here Tuesday by Arthur S. .Ben son, clerk of the supreme court. -- The report shows that 278 cases were disposed ot by opinion, while 33 cases were dismissed by stipu lation. A total of 329 cases were argued and submitted upon their merits. Decisions were announced in a major. portion of these cases. There were 78 attorneys admit ted to the Oregon bar and 11 on certificates trbm other states.. ESTIMATES REPAIRING J. H. VICARY PLUMBING and HEATING Hollywood's Plumbing Shop Phone 1959 2050 N.Capitol St. Salem, Oregon I 3s2 J. F. Dougherty C. E. Dougherty Telephone 996 t Dougherty Bros. Garage Rebuilding, Repairing, Welding Electrical and Battery Work Gas, Oil, Towing NATIONAL BATTERIES 2120 Fairgrounds Road Salem, Ore. ' COMFORT STATIONS ' Home of the 25c Talkies The Hollywood wishes you all A Happy New Year and wants to thank you all for the. wonderful attendance that we have enjoyed in 1 929. For 1 930 we have for you the best entertainment on the market. . . . Our New Year's Resolution: Bigger and Better Show at a Lesar Price That You Gin Secure Any Place Else. To start the New Year right, we have for " TODAY AND THURSDAY ON THE STAGE The Manhattan Players In Snappy Three Act Comedy Drama I "A Etevada EDSvpg33M "ON THE SCREEN Warner Bros. Yitaphone Production Also LAUREL & HARDY TALKING COMEDY Continuous Performance Today 2 to 11 P. M. lmmmmm5mmmmmmSSmm55mmm5mmmmmmmmm5 NEW H0HW00D AUTO CO. 2045 N. Capitol , Telephone 402 ' . E. Smith, Manager -., Automobile Repairing of all Kinds .WELDING BODY BUILDING and ' FENDER WORK We specialize also in the balUinjr of row and sort boats: ; ". 4 an i I 2090 North Capitol TeL 3797 PHONE 8652