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About Beaver State herald. (Gresham and Montavilla, Multnomah Co., Or.) 190?-1914 | View Entire Issue (Jan. 18, 1907)
1 GRESHAM and MONTAVILLA, MULTNOMAH CO., OREGON, FRIDAY, JANUARY 18, 1907. Volume 3. Big Mutual Insurance Company Makes Fine Yearly Showing. annual atockholdcra' meeting, on Tues day the 8th day of January, we de elded that It would pay ns to go and see for ourselves. We arrived In Mo j Mlnnvllle Monday nhhl and waa at once placed In charge of mine host OLD OFFICERS T A. White, of the Hotel Elberton.1 we were feasted and rested, ARE RE-ELECTED where as one can only do In a Arstclana hotel. Some Important Changes Are After supper, a visit to the Commer cial Club waa In order, and very much Proposed—Chas. Cleve enjoyed after which we were taken to the O. F R. A. building and there land a Trustee. Introduced to the officers and direct ors. and by them Invited to come down to the offices on the morrow About twelve anti n half year« ago when they would take pleasure In ex n new venture In the Are luauranco plaining to ua more or less of the field wan lunched at McMinnville, Or. splendid system of the association. At 10:30 a tn Tuesday, a number It was a mutual concern, and »«• sug of stockholders had gathered In the gested by Charles (Jrluaen. one of Mo- large hall secured for their meeting, Mtnnvllle’s m<>»t reapected citizens. and were promptly called to order by F. J. Martin waa the nrat man Inter l’r»-sl<l«nt B F H1 k . i I. » who after a ested in the new scheme of getting few preliminary remarks called for Insurance nt cost, and he, together the reading of the minutes by Secre with Mr. Griesen, organized and tary W C. Hagerty. The minutes were placed upon Its feet the Aral succees- .read and approved, and then came ful mutual Are Insurance association the election of three trustees for the of Oregon, known a« the Oregon Fire •naulng three yearn. J. H. Nelson, of Relief Association. The writer heard McMinnville. 8. A. Riggs, of Salem, of this association for the Arst time and Charles Cleveland, of Gresham, about 10 years ago. We were then were the retiring trustees, and were Interested more or less In old-line again the unanimous choice of the fire Insurance, and had been suddenly stockholders to succeed themselves. made acquainted with Oregon’s baby Judre William Galloway, In a very mutual by being asked by a policy neat speech, said that no better choice HON. B. F, holder to cancel his policy and pay could have been made than that of him the return premium, so that he the three mentioned. He spoke es- mlsht Insure In the new association. occlally of Mr. Charles Cleveland, as bookkeeper every night. To this strict Of course we promptly predicted »he bring a broad minded, capable, busi attention to detail Is to be ascribed failure of the new concern. It would ness fellow, and one with whom bo the accuracy with which the associa go the «ay of so many mutuals, and waa glad to be associated. After the tion's books are kept. The loss ac our friends would be the losers. Romo election of the trustees, the resolu counts are largely cared for by Mr. way or other, though, the thing ap tions of condolence expressed by the M. D. Warren. Mr. W. M. Martin has peared to grow, and the policy men board of trustees concerning th** charge of the map department, and tioned waa not the last by a long way death of the former president and. Mr. C. C. Jacobs is the head book that we were called unon to cancel. founder. Hon Charles Griesen, were keeper and cashier. With the assist Uut, of course. It couldn't last. The affirmed and the secretary Instructed ance of this efficient working force, Arst big fire would wipe It out. and to send a copy of the minutes record the president and secretary find no then what* Well. It didn’t, and it ing the action to the family of de difficulty In caring for the great vol. hasn't wl|>cd out It la still here, and ceased The meeting then adlourned. ume of business constantly going ao with many others of like kind, we The trustees Immediately retired to through the office. In fact the won finally grew to have more or less faith their office, where they re-elected the der Is that so small a force can ao In the association that every farmer old officers, as follows: R F. Rhodes, successfully care for the 8125.221.- wanted Insurance In. and at last was president: E Northrup, vice-president: 787.00 insurance tn force. 89,127,858 of persuaded to carry a good alaed pol W C. Hagerty, secretary: E. C. A[> which was written during the year icy in the concern ouysetvea. Then person, treasurer; Hewitt A Sox, of Albany, counsel. After lunch we again went to the association's offices and were shown through the building. President Rhodes took pleasure In ex- nlalnlng th* detail work of the office, which, by the way. Is one of the best equipped In the state. Every labor- saving device known for the keeping of Insurance records la used, mostly on the card system. Two large vaults have been constructed In the rear of the building, which la situate on Third and C streets (on the main street of the city). Is a fine two-story brick 25x80 feet, and was erected In 1885 nt a cost of about 88500. the lot rep resenting about 11500 and the furni ture and fixtures represent a thou-i sand or two more. All Insurance rec ords and other papers of value are I kept In the big vaults. The work of the office Is arranged In departments, each officer or clerk having charge of one or more. Miss Una Linden Is attached to the secre- j tary's department and looks after] stenographic and other work of that office Miss Muriel Griesen writes nil the certificates. Miss Lila Wangamm of course we had more than a pass does most of the stenographic work ing Interest In the Oregon Fire Relief for the president and other officers. Association, and but a short time ago Miss Alphlld Peterson looks after the went a little farther and took out two agency records, and Miss l4tura Pen more policies, so when the genial nington opens the letters and keeps agent of the association, John Brown, a record of al) moneys received, which of Rockwood, Invited us to attend the account must balance with that of the OREGON FIRE RELIEF ASSOCIATION BUILDING "LORAIN" RANGES WE ARE Additional MontaviHa Items W. A. Loomis has bought lots between Villa avenue and the Barr row I ami will erect thereon a substantial <1 welling aa soon as the weather will permit. A fine babv was born to Mr. ami Mrs. Drake, on Grove street near the school house, January 11th. (Formerly occupie 1 by the McMinnville National Bank) Sample Hats. I bought a line of »ample hats, about 100 in number, — All the Latest Styles and Shapes — All drummers are out with Spring and Summer Goods and these Winter samples are to l>e sold direct to you. REGULAR $2.20 to $3 VALUES at $1.50 to $2 each. An elegant chance to get a fine hat cheap. Call and inspect before it is too late. All in fine condition, not soiled at all. SELLING THEM The Best at the Lowest Price 3. the Democratic ticket by a majority ! the lowest possible cost. Their usu tl of 242 votes over the Repub lean nom , careful foresight Is seen in their de- Ince in a strongly Republican county ] ilre to safesuard the stockholders' in- Vice President E. Northup has held ! erevf as well as for the benefit ,.f various offices in th* association and ■ 'he officers when It was decided to for nearly 20 years has been connect hive the books of the association ex- *d with McMinnville College, mostly perted. Messrs. F M Redfield, ot Al bany, and Jchn W". Roland, of Salem, as professor of mathematics. Secretary W. C. Hagerty was for two of the best known expert account some years prominent as a school ants in the state, were employed for i teacher, deputy sheriff, lawyer and that purpose, and after having thor journalist, resigning the latter pro oughly gone over several years of the fession to accept the office of secre accounts, ray that ao error worth men tary, of which he certainly has made tioning has been discovered, and that In to far as their observation ban a pronounced success. E. C. Apperson. the treasurer. Ir gone, the books have been kept In al vic*- president of the McMinnville Ns most perfect order. This will. doubt tional Bank and is said to be one of less prove true of the bpoks up to the present time and is but another laurel th* finest financiers of the state. The trustees have been selected by I In the cap of the ever-popular Oregon the stockholders for their true worh | Fir* Relief Association. each having mad* a decided succes* I This sketch would not be complete In his own field, and have a'l proven without a word in behalf of that prince that they are highly capable of direct of rood fellows, John Brown. Every body knows or oneht to know of John inc the affairs of the association. Brown—not the one of Harper’s Fer Judre H. H. Hewitt, of Albany, who ry fame, but the John Brown of Rock presides over the Circuit Court of the wood the genial arent of the Oregon Third Judicial District, is too well Fire Relief Association. The gentle known to need any mention at our hands The same may also be said man who wrote nearly a quarter of a million dollars worth of fire insurance of Circuit Court Judge William Gall »- for the association in 1905. a hustler way. of McMinnville, who has been ; and an accommodating, obliging gen I In the public eye for many years. Dr. tleman. He Is the one who will soon J. H. Nelson, of McMinnville, is also call on you for your Insurance, and another prominent and successful he doesn't know what "No” means man. as Is also H. B. Pershin, a re especially if you have an extra good d farmer and canitallst. of Port risk and are not carrving Insurance. land. S. A. Riggs, of Salem, was for So keep your eye on Mr. Brown and a number of years Commissioner of don’t disappoint him when he comas, Polk County and is undoubtedly one , of the most successful business men for he is alright. of the state. , Mr. Henry Gee. the pop-; ular hardware merchant of McMinn ville. Is Zit another example of what Prize Winners at Cedar Grove Fan# push and enterprise will do. D. C., There has recently arrived on th« Rose, a prominent fruit grower and farmer of Corvallis, and William Mer Cedar Grove Farm at Gresham sev PRESrDENT chant. of Carlton, are also trustees eral head of registered Shropshire In whose business ability every stock-' sheep of the highest type and quality 1908, with assets at 882.399 52 and holder has great faith. Last but not that can be gathered together. Among nearly 50,000 certificates in force. It least we come down to the ninth, th* lot are two very fine ewes im would certainly seem that the associa trustee. »Charles Cleveland is East-, ported from England. A ram lamb, tion Is in pretty good shape to with era Multnomah’s greatest stock grow also imported, and one of the first stand any reasonable catastrophe that er and one of our most enterprising prize pen of lambs at the Bhrewsburg may happen. and far-seeing business men. We show in England and one of the top« Upon the officers of any society know him to be able to match up at the sale at the International show rests the responsibility of Its success with the other eight men who stand at Chicago, besides others from the ful guidance In a business way. It shoulder to shoulder with him in the leading Shrop breeders of Canada and M*r Cleveland will, therefore, not be out of place keeping up of the association, which the United States. to take glance at the Individuals who Is giving to Its stockholders absolute prides himself on having the best are largely responsible for the suc protection at one-third its cost in old- bunch of this good breed of sheep in cess ot the O. F. R. A. line concerns. With men at the helm the state and refers to his winning« The president. B F. Rhodes, Is one who have been eminently successful’ of recent years in the show ring as of McMinnville's foremost citizens, In their different lines of work stock proof. The demand for the best bucks for many years a prominent attorney holders need not fear but that their of this popular breed for range pur and for several years County Judge interests will be safeguarded and poses and ar flock headers for small of Yumhill County, being elected on their Insurance continued in force at bunches is great and for the last few -------------------------------------------------------------; years breeders who raise stock of this kind have been unable to fill their orders and very good prices have been obtained. OREGON FIRE RELIEF ASSOCIATION ANNUAL MEETING AT MCMINNVILLE The Number Phoenix Pure Paint I have accepted the agency for Phoenix Pure Paint and have just put in a stock of 200 gallons for the coming season and want to furnish you with anything you want in this line. This paint needs no introduction to you as it is as well known as any paint on this coast, put up by W. P. Fuller & Co. and is guaran teed strictly pure. Superior Stoves, Ranges We have just added to our stock a full and complete line of Steel Ranges, including Superior, Mohawk, Lorain and Niagara, all prices and all grades, which we are selling at prices that satisfy, and on any terms to suit you. Call and see them and get our terms. Installation of the officers of Villa lodge No. 124 occured January 12th. The following officers were installed: N. G., H. B. Dickenson; V. G., D. E. Dougherty; Recording Secretary, Robert Thompson; Treasurer, E, Epton; Financial Secretary, C. R. Haworth; Warden, H. P. Hiatt; R. S. N. G., Mr. Woodyard; L. S. N. G., N. W. Bowland ; R. 8. V. G.. J W. Spiller ; L. 8. V. 6., J. N. Souvenir; Chaplain, J. W, Higgins; Inside Guard. J. W. Wilson; Outside Guard, Mr. Petersou: R. S. 8., D. W. Butler; L. 8. 8.. F. D. Heurici. J. W. Newcombe, living on the Ream road, two miles east, has bought 1 a house on South Meridian street. 2 Cars Mill Feed, Car Barley, Car Salt JUST ARRIVED Which goes to show that our prices and methods of doing business are satisfactory to the people. Folger & Co’s Teas Fine Shipment Just Received We want all our patrons to have a TRIAL ORDER Brown Shoe Co’s Shoes ARE HERE Call, See Them LEWIS SHATTUCK, Dealer in "Goods of Quality” GRESHAM, ORE.