Volume 4. GRESHAM. MULTNOMAH COUNTY, OREGON, FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 21, 1908. Wedding at Dome. Alaska INE STORE THAT SAVES YOU MONET THE FRONT DON’T WAIT any lunger to purchase your I i Spring Supplies School District Will Probably Erect New Building and the Progressive Grange Wants the Present School Building. DO IT NOW but be sure you do it right. To tlo that you’ll have to ■ee our stock and get our prices on everything for the Idble, Car den. Orilwrd and Stock. I D. W. Metzger (IRLStfAM, OREGON •••••••••••••••••••••••••• 11. B. HUXLEY •••••••••••••••••••••••••a • Gresham Barber Shop • • • Toitaorlal work of all kintla orally an«1 quirkly >1otir K«n<>rn honed and pul In urd«r Sell to Grraliaui Hotel • Robert fl. Childers. Prop, l a MMUM, iiHKiioN •••••••••••••••••••••••••e eweeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee • J GRESHAM Livery . Feed & Sale Stable : • B. W. EMBRY. Prop'r ßrrslua, Or». ; : aaeaeeeeaaaeeaaeaaa C. H. LANE Representing the J. R Wsrwtua Manicai. Cowrawv ORBOON URMSHAM, ♦»»••»♦•••»♦♦♦♦♦♦♦•♦♦»♦♦♦e 1 Expressing, Draying OARDKX« i-l.owxn | X Rockwood grange bald a rousing meet­ ing last Saturday and took preliminary steps to war. I securing its own home The RuckwiMKl school district lias awak­ ened to the (act that It needs a larger school building and is pro|>osing the sals of the present structure in order that it may have a new schavlliouae of greater capacity It is proposed to erect a tour-room buildl.ig provided th* tax­ payers uf lbs district so decids, ami it tlis old building can Ire sold tbe proceeds will go toward tbe ne* <>ti* Itockwood grange took the matter op of buying th* present bniidtag and con­ verting it into a grange ball. Tbe build­ ing is only tour years old and is well built Without any remodeling it would make an ideal lodge room, but would have to lie moved to a new site, At the meeting held last Saturday the nn eseary ground was offered al a low coat and money tor the purchase wai promised by one of the mem tiers lor a long lime at a reasonable rate ot inter- eat. Tbe grange now lias about »126 in its funds, which would ,ioy lor moving and furnishing ami It ths school district finally decide* to sell, there is nothing to prevent ths grange (rem making the investment. A committee to take the matter in charge was appointed consisting ot J. It Richmond, O. J. Brown, F. li. Crane, Mrs. V. A Lovelace and E. L. Thorpe. The lecturer, Mr» Ida M. Thorpe, baa organised a new feature in her depart­ ment. Sh» will ssiatiliali a "Magas ins Iubrarf" W** to all the people of tbe neighborhood. All members having magaaines will give them to the liheery aad they ran lie drawn out twice a ' month, at grange meetings, upon pay­ ment of ten cents per quarter. Those having charge of tbe library organisa­ tion are Mra. Thorpe, Mra. Kettering ami Miss Ellen Taylor. Contributions , ot magaeinee are eulicited from any source The grange lias also decided to compile and have printed a new cook book lor general sale. This work was placed in charge of Mrs. Geo. Stockton, Mrs. Laura Pullen and Mrs. Thorpe. The (2 range Con teat announced in laet week's Herald to l»e held at Even­ Î ; ing Star grange wilt be on Saturday, Gresham. Ore. J February 23(1, and will Ikegin in the ♦ morning, ladling during the day. J. H. HOSS Phone I4X Gresham Meat Market F. L NIMIITN. Mf. BurcrMor to HI mu»« A Hamilton G. H. Foster Will Lecture Here. Oregon City, Ore., Jan. 29.— C- Henry Carries a full line dressed and smok­ Foster delivered bi. lectiywon "Histor­ ical Spot« <>( the Old World" last night ed meats of all kinds. • • , • ' a in the First Baptist church to a large We buy Bed, Veal, Mutton, Hogs and enthusiastic audience. .Mr. Foster, w I k > h a young man of great proiniae, 0|VC MR A TRIAL returned six weeks ago from a 26,000- Powell St. Gresham. Oregon mile trip around the world, and the . .i.ii lecture was the result of his experiences and travels. Hia talk was profusely illustrated with atereopticon viewa and was very entertaining.—Evening Tele­ gram. Mr. Foster will give his illustrated travel talk at Gresham Grange hall next Tuesday night when he will show 107 Iwailtiftilly colored slides, depicting At the NOTION STORE the lies) acenes taken on his 26,000-mile tour of Egypt, the Holy Land, Asia Minor, Rome, Paris, London, etc. The moving pictures will lie a prominent part of the entertainment. Don’t for­ Maggie Winter« oiOreaham will make get the date, Tuesday night, Feb. 26th. — s — ■ 1 her future home with Mr«. Frei! Rick­ ert. Bargains in the "Herald Want Ada.' STOCK OF GOODS FOR SALE Mrs. I. McColl Pay Your Taxes DO YOU KNOW THAT THE FIRST STATE BANK will pay your taxes, see that you get the reduction and look after the whole transaction? All that is necessary is to mail or leave at the bank a descrip­ tion of the property on which you wish to pay taxes, then call at tne bank March 15th and get receipt. In this way you will avoid the lohg and tiresome wait in line at the Court House, save time, save carfare. RENT A IM>X in our vault in which you can flic all your tax receipts nnd a general good limo until a late hour and attended by ell the young people of their acquain­ tance. Mr. and Mra. Lynch will make their home in Dome with a promise to the home poeple here to corns out dur­ ing the beat tie-Alaskan exposition. Herbert Lynch has spent the greater |«rt of hla hie here among us and eu- , joys the respect and esteem ot all who know him. His friends all tender their congratulations ami good wishes hr f<»- lure happiness and prosperity to him­ self and wife. The Herald joins in tbe , good wishes for the happiness and prur- penlv of tbe youug couple Prominent Orders Larch Camp No. 613, W. O. W., of Troutdale, C. P. Brinks, council com­ mander, and D. B. Richardson, clerk, is among the most progressive of W. O. W. camps in the state. The boys meet every second and fourth Thursdays of the month, Rainbow Circle, W. O. W., meeting on the Aral and third Thurs­ days in the month, Mrs. Ollie Wood­ ard, guardian neiglilior, and Mra. Viola Richardson, clerk. That they have good times goes with­ out saying. The mayor and every mem­ ber of the Troutdale town council are choppers and never fail to give the or­ der a boost as opportunity affords. A Ute Car for Gresham. LIBRARY ELECTS GRESHAM NEW OFFICERS LOCALS Mrs. Henry Kane, who has been seriously ill the last fsw days, is slowly improving. That advertising pays baa been splen­ didly demonstrated in James Good­ Howitt Legacy Will Be Used fellow's case. Mr. Goodfellow has been almost a continuous advertiser since for Reference Books—Two coming to Gresham. His a Portland, and will continue this service on Saturday nights (only) until further | Born, to the wife of E. E. Jack, a boy, notice. | Miae Vera Newcombe was a guest of on Monday morning, Feb. 17, at the i tire Ctrmuungs family recently. residence uf Mrs. S. T. Crow. Miss Ruby Cummings attended her CORBETI P. R. Moak, formerly conducting a first masquerade ball on the evening of Floyd Reel made a trip to Vancouver the 13th, accompanied by her brother meat maiket in Pleasant Home, is now superintendent of the Moore Lumber Monday for a launch load of lumber. and sister, Mr. and Mrs. B. Boyle, of company of Estacada. Mr. Moak gave N. P. Gleason »nd F. W. Reed were Portland, given by the “Homeseekers" ns a very pleasaut call on Wednesday. in Portland on buainees Monday. in West Portland. Mias Ruby wore the T. R. Howitt is haviug a barn built on of a paper girl, while ber sister drees Lewis Reed was a guest of Rev. C. A. All of tbe trio hie lots, back of his house on Powell Nulley and family at Hoot! River from ' appeared as “night." enjoyed tbe evenining. street. Thursday until Monday. An entire change ha, been made in Our school is filling up rapidly. All Herman leader went to a Portland of the seats are taken. The order main­ the time of arrival and departure of hospital Friday evening. A party was given in honor of Miss tained and the daily discipline inaugu­ trains at Gresham. All trains no; Laura Reed's tenth birthday Saturday rated by the teacher is a matter of con- meet at Linneman. The station, form­ erly known as Cedarville is now Linne­ afternoon st her home. Games were gratulation to the entire district. man, so called in honor ol Mr. and Mrs. ptoyed and all spent a very pleasant Linneman, oldtinie residents of that afternoon. EGYPT place. Tbe railroad company has in­ 1« Evans went to Portland Saturday stalled the block system of signalling. G, Kneely visited in Egypt last Tuea- evening. Dispatching is now done by station day. Geo. Hurlburt of Portland was sur­ agents instead of by telephone. G. Haines is getti ng the roads in good veying for C. J. Littlepage Saturday. Miss Alida Culy, who has been ill shape. Mian,Bertha itenry, our energetic ami with the grip, is now able to resume ber A. Gaulitx is building a new fence successful teacher, surprised her pti|hla 1 duties at the Greeham reading room. around his orchard by having a poetofiice at school Friday The Valentine social, given by the afternoon. Each pupil received a val­ grange on Monday evening was a com­ entine. NOTICE TO BUILDERS. plete success. Every one having, a Ralph Kincaid has tieen having a tus­ Sealed bids will be received by the sle with the mumps the past week. District School Board of District No. Mr. and Mrs. Brairsdon returned from E 107, Clackamas County. Oregon, until March 16. 1908', for the contract to build Portland Sunday morning. a scboolhoure, said building to be com­ pleted by Aug. 1, IPOS. A Hatchet Dance. Plans and specifications can be At Metsger’s Hall next Saturday seen at the residence of the undersigned night, the 22d, Washington's Birthday, at Cottrell, Ore., on and after February will be a Hatchet Dance at which we 15th. The right is reserved to reject all expect to have a first-class time. any and all bids. By order of Board of Directors, Lunch and refreshments will I m - served J. R. HALL. Dwt. Clerk. at Widener’» restaurant. Hefty's or­ ' Orient, Ore., Route I. chestra will furnish the music. Bo you know thn rest. En Mrrxoxn, Manager Announcement. We wish to announce that we are now running our mill and have a good supply of lumber on hand and are in a position to fill house and barn orders. JON8RVD BROS., Kelso. P. O. Address, Orient, Ore., Route 1. - — C. II. Ijine, representing Watkins' Medical company, gave us a call Mon day morning. * <■ Number 8. most enjoyable time. Nine dollars, net, was made for the grange. Mrs. Robert Simms gave a party on Tuesday afternoon, in honor of her little daughter, Sophia's fourth and ber son, Jay's sixth birthdays. Both birthdays being on Feb. 18. Ten of their little friends were present and spent a most pleasant afternoon. O. J. Brown, one of east Multnomah’s prominent eitiaens, was a welcome call­ er at The Herald office this week. (Continued on last page.) HELP WANTED! We want you to tell yoor neighbor that STUART’S is a Safe and Economical Place to Trade We carry Everything to Eat, Some things to Cook in, a few Things to Wear, and Lots of Things Uaeful. And tbe beauty of it is, we sell Everything at Satisfactory Prices. COME AND SEE F. B. Stuart & Co. Dealers in General Merchandise GRESHAM, OREGON When In Gresham Stop at The Central Hotel New Management New Equipment “Sure To Please You” ROBERT WALKER & SONS PROPS GRESHAM. ORE. WE HANDLE ONLY THE BEST FRESH MEAT AND FISH. If you want some Extra Fancy Sirloin or T-Bone ¡[ Steaks, Prime Rib Roasts, etc., you can get them at our market. We are making FANCY BREAKFAST BACON, HAMS If you try these yon will use no other. ; I and LARD, T. R. HOWITT & CO. PROPRIETORS • POWELL ST. GRESHAM, ORE. TO THE MANY PATRONS OF THE “ Popular Home Bakery ” we beg to announce that we have purchased the interests of H. P. Hatch and hereafter will serve MEALS AND LUNCHES AT ALL HOURS and as heretofore will keep on hand a full supply of Royal Bread HOMEMADE PASTRY OF ALL KINDS CONFECTIONERY, and CIGARS. Your patronage respectfully solicited, A. M. Widener, prop. GRESHAM, ORE Powell St., ll/r ori I HL ULLL Only the Best. Whatever YOU BUY of John Brown at Rockwood If Not Satisfactory You Get Your Money Back. Groceries. Flour, Feed, Etc “The Busy Store” Agent Oregon Fire Relief Association JOHN BROWN, "Ä“ STEAM WOOD-SAW SRESHAM ROLLER .»» CHOP MILLS LEWIS SHATTUCK Run Tuesdays and Fridays “Dealer in Goods of Quality” Rolling or Chopping 10c per hun­ dred pounds. C. W. DOANE. Prop. Main Street, o ' J Don’t forget, we are paying Cash for your Produce. BEEF, Steers, No. 1, 4c; Cows, No. 1, 31c. MUTTON, Sheep, Mixed, 5}c; Lambs, 5Jc. HOGS, Dressed, from 120 to 140 lbs., 7}c ; under 120 I *< and over 140 lbs., 7 c; Live, 5Jc VEAL, 75 lbs. to 125 lbs., 9c; 125 lbs. up, 7,c CHICKENS, Mixed, 11c REMEMBER We are Selling Agents for BEST WIRE FENCE ON EARTH and Prices are Most Reasonable On and after March let Woodsawing will be raised to 76c a cord, strictly cash. 1 ! Gresham, Oregon I-