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EAVER STATE HERALD VùBU3HfZ) ^SiltRYFp/^, G resham ä . ore . j GRESHAM, MULTNOMAH COUNTY, OREGON, FRIDAY, APRIL 10, 190«. Volume 4. Next Week’s Herald wl,'u^aiTnï \vm’ Be Made a Number 15. Special Election Number Ml. HOOD RAHWAY WIL I IROLIDALE LIBRARY COUNTY CONVENTIONS ASSEMBLY REACHES JAMES PRESTON ON f ARMI RS Wil I ORGANI/» COUNTY OFFICERS HAS BIG. Rf OPENING IAVOR ROOSEVELT HIGH WATER MARK SHORT VISIT HERE VISU GRESHAM GO SOUTH Ml. TABOR MKYMENS* ASSOCIATION W. W. Cotton Pre ent at Rous W. L. Lightner Tells How the This Is Said to Be the Most Is Now a Branch of the County Fail to Instruct lor Taft, Etc. Free Library—Has Many Leasable Route and Right La Follette Evidently a Mt. Hood Road Will ing Meeting Last Sunday Books on Its Shelves. ol Way Is Assured. Help County. Second Choice. and Move Well Started. W. 1 Lightner, county comtnlsionet a caller at The H«*rald office on Thursday in company with (*<»unty C lerk Fields and Mr. Jarkaon, also II W. Welch, deputy county aaarssor, who lot« n g<»od word for l> D. Hig her, county aaseasor. Mr. Fields aays he is enuorsed by the prohibitionist« un i doe« not ii«-e«l to advertise, I fot hr Im« no opposition. Mr. lughtnvr says the Mt. H< mm 1 road will help Io aolve the r»»a«l prolr Isms hi tío« part of tbr country, The survey crosses county roads fifteen times A spur will t»r run to Kelly's Butte and this will give easy means of tram»poitiiig r<M k to all localities in (Special Correspondence ) Troutdale public library and reading Prof. James Preston eaine to Gresham About 100 members and friends of room lias been enlarged and refurnish Portland, Ore., March 31, 1908.—The Artisan Assembly, No. 175, attended the early thia week for a few days’ visit ed file furniture bring donated by Republican Slate Central committee is rousing big meeting held in I. O. O. F. with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Preston of this place. He ha»l a short Troutdale |>eople. The tallies are of summoned to meet in Portland, April hall last Friday night. leave of absence from his position at 10, to rail a stale convention and to ’ A number of prominent Artisans were the Mission furniture style. The li name the nurntier «4 delegates that present, among them Judge Robert the head of the Franklin school, one of brary will now be under th«* direction every county in the state may «end U> Morrow, ami Dr Almst»*ad, head phy Berkeley’s large 18 - room grammar of the Portland library a-mx -iation and that convention. school. sician. Mr Preston is taking spacial work in was opened up last Monday with Mm. The Republican Stale Convention will; An excellent program had been pre M cCannan in charge choose four delegates at large for the lured by the local assembly ami it education at the University of Califor Thur »day, April 7, was a quite a gala National Convention *, also four can«ii- was highly appreciated by the many nia ami is in elose touch with educa day for Troutdale aa the Portland Li <lat«*« fur presidential elector*. The present So was the delicious big sup tional movements in California and on brary HBM4M'i.«ti<m assumed the responsi State Central committee also will pro- . per in the dining-room which proved the Pacific coast generally. He always has an encouraging won I for the Greah- bility <4 the Troutdale Reading Room i i«le for conventions in the two Con-1 Artisan cooks equal to the best. • nd Library and the occasion was cele districts, each district naming two ( J udg»* Morrow gave an instructive ad am high school and on Wednesday Ux>k brated with an afternoon t^a and the delegates, which give« Oregon alto-> dress and Dr. Almatead (that little the opportunity to visit the school and many caller« during the afternoon gether a total of eight delegates in the , man !) «poke in a convincing manner of address the pupils on civic duties. This progressive educator, in conver manifest«*«! the interest Tioubiale |s«o- National Convention. Eight alternates the lieneffis and pleasures U j be derived sation with a Herald representative, ple take in their library, Troutdale will l>e named to the place of delegates i from the lodge. hia alajut a ttiousarwl looks and with who cannot lie in Chicago on June 16. Much enthusiasm prevailed and five says that a change is going on in edu the three hundr«*d sent out by Fort Every republican who take« part in new members were examined by Dr. cational circles, the tendency being to land the shelve» looked very ini posing. the county primaries and convention Alina ted free of charge and taken into emphasize the local school life and A collection was taken up by the will have a voice in naming Roosevelt's the assembly and several others were place upon high schools the responsi old library board and th«* amount «[»ent successor. voted on. This puts Gresham assembly bility of carrying their work further in new- furni«hings and the room look« Without waiting fur the call of the in the lead with 103 members, the lar than has been thought necessary in the very cheerful arid comfortable. State Central commilt«-e, several coun gest assembly in this section and the past, even in some cases providing for courses u> cover the college freshman Mtai i of Portland received the ties of ( >reg«ui already liave held their largest fraternal society in Gresham. callers and explained to them the conventions and elected delegations to 1 The reception committee, composed and sophomore years. This means that privileges of the library, attend the state convention. These of Mis« Essie Crenshaw, Miss Walker. more is to be made of local high schools Following is a list of the callers who delegates no doubt will l»e accepted at Mrs. J. N. Clanahan. Guy Schmeer, ; and boys and girls will be kept longer had a cup <4 tea and wished the free the «tale convention as the county com Leroy Chalker, John Walker, was as | under home influences in securing their library success: Melaines Alfred Ijir- mitteemen assented to the call uf these sisted by Miss Blanche Bozarke of education. The Stanford University trouble lias son, D. B. Griffith, Hoyt. Kendall, conventions. Woodland. Lowe, Dutton. Latourell, Moritz, Brady, The Marion county convention re- Those assisting on the program were, | been settled, says Mr. Preston, the Barney, W. W. Northway, M. North fus *«1 to pa«» a resolution instructing Miss Iva Alder, Irene Anderson, Harry University of course coming out on top. ,• way, Endicott, Allard, Holm, F. E. fur Taft. So far no convention in Ore- Crenshaw, Leuna Schmeer, Gladys Forty-one students have been suspend Harlow, I.. A. Harlow, Aaron Fox. g«>n has instructed for either Taft or Crenshaw, Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Witter. ed, and the student body has accepted the decision of the (acuity as necessary Miller, Mias York, and Messrs. L>ar- Hughes. Manv delegates are known to and wholesome. nail and F. E. Harlow. be in favor of th»* re-nomination of All mail matter pertaining to the The library i« now. oneu from 2:3U to Rooec'velt or of the nomination of La pa[K-r to the _ . . must be t addressed —. Beaver Ù».. '_ ..i___ ----- 5:3D each afternoon and 7 to y in the Follette; and the Oregon Stat«» con State SEE The Herald’s big offer on page Hrral l. Gresham, Ore., to insure prompt delivery and publication. evruing Everyone in and around Trout vention is likely to instruct accord 4. Tell your friends about it. dale is cordially invited to take out ingly. liooks w hich can lie dune by simply sign I.a Follette’s recent speeches in the »*OHOHC3K3»«3HC»«MiC* ing an application card to secure a m nate on the currency bill have mul library card. The library directors wish tiplied his constituency over the en to thank the donors of the various arti tire country. II«* is a favorite in the cles of furniture. west. former Troutdale Homan Dies Come and Examine Our New Line Just Opened. Mrs. McCannun, the librarian. will F'very Republican in Oregon should Mrs. Amanda Pelton baa received be pleased to see the old Fubmribers see that the right kind of men are sent word of the death <4 her sistvr, Mr«. trimming more of those Beautiful Hats. and will issue ranis to anyone wishing to the state convention. The responsibil Deloh Brown Ellis at her liume in to take out books. ity rests upon every voter. Not much Springfield, Maa«ach used tea Min. time remains to act and to organize. Elli« was born and raim-d in Troutdale B. C. Allman a C*anJidate and had many friend« here. Her hus- SEE special offer on page 4 to Herald After some persuasion, B. C. Altman, Imnd died several niontfis ago and Mra. GENERAL MERCHANDISE readers and their friends. a leading funner and dairyman, re Ellis had intended coining back to MAIN STREET. GRESHAM. OREGON Troutdale to reside. siding east of Greslmin, has consented to allow his name appear for the con John Brown, the Peoples’ Choice sideration of those who wish to vote for an ardent supporter of Statement Voters: You wonder why you can No.l. Aside from this, Mr. .Mtman's never get a representative from I the reputation as a man of reliable char country. Why don’t you? No one acter, as a good farmer, an educator The tiresham council met in regular FRESH MEAT AND FISH. ever gut anything without exercising and as one who is interested in any , session on Tuesday evening, April 7. some of his will power or ambition. thing tnat will better the social, moral, with all present except F. B. Stuart. iXm’t forget that we pay the highest cash prices for your produce. ReinrmE>er the al»ove caudidate is your intellectual or material progress of the A |wtition for one year's liquor license BEEF — No. 1 Steers, 44#; No. 1 Cows, 4# neighbor and co-worker and now is county or state, should ensure his was granted to J. W. Jones. A com- SHEEP —54# your chance if you want the country nomination. Ofcuuisehe is a republi 1 muuication from tue Portland Rail HOGS—100 to 175 lbs., 74 to 8# recognized in politics and improve can. way Light A Power company concern VEAL—8 to 9T ments, to work hand in hand at the ing lights, prices etc., was read and CHICKENS—Mixed. 11#; Hens, 124# primary and go to a man with him in discussed and then referred to the Barqains in furniture June. Motto, •‘You may get some ♦ POWELL STREET GRESHAM, OREOON ¡ ; committee. A '12-candle power light thing good by going after it in thia Just received —A carload of Une burning from dark until daylight WOUld .«♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦s wav, if nut you may get left as usual.” couches, mattresses, etc., which I will cost «1.50 a month. Get busy. sell below Portland prices. Will take A communication from C. L Cren ♦♦♦♦»♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦»♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦»»«»»»♦»♦♦♦♦ old lounges and furniture in exchange. shaw asking for the privilege to erect 1 will pay you nhat they are worth. a building for a tinshop between the Church Choir to Give Social Call on ls*sis Shattuck. city hall and Metzger's building was The choir of the Methodist church read and referred to the committee on ♦ will give * social at the home of Dr. public propertv with authority to act. ♦ and Mr». Thompson, Friday evening. entertainment dnJ lair at Cottrell The ordinance regulating the man TREATS ITS GUESTS COURTEOUSLY April 17. All are expected to bring a An entertainment and fair will be ner of openings for entrance and exit package—some old thing they want to given by the Cottrell B. Y. P. U. and of public halls and assembly room, BOARD BY DAY, WEEK OR MONTH get rid o’. These packages will be auc the Ladies Aid society in Ball's dryer was paseed. N. L. Smith offerci to tioned off at not more than 15c apiece. on Friday, April 17 Proceeds to be decl to the city a forty-foot street, Everyone come anil bring a package. used in paying for the church organ. but this was refused as the streets Supper will be served for ten cents. must fie fifty feet wide. ROBERT WALKER á SONS. PROPS. ’ GRESHAM. ORE. Statement No. I Rally. Several bills were |s»sscl upon and Admission,—free-will offering will be A Grand Republican rally will be all the price. ordered paid. held at Grange Hall, Gresham, next Tuesday night, April 14th, Many siivakers will lw* present, including L. L>. Malone and L. M. Davis. Come out and hear them—all invited. Ladies come. President Clarke and Hupt I.inney of the M<junt Hood Ry. Company have been neg«>tiatiug fur and pur- rhaaing pn»|»erty in and around Greali sm, on the right-of-way of the pro- po«M*d road, thia week. With the ad- juMtinriit of this matter cloaca all «ioubl uf the early completion of the r<<a»l up to this point. It ha« lx-en as»ert«*d that the company will lie ready to hand!«* the summer traffic. They propose to give a 30-tniuute ser vice with car« every half hour and an express car once a day. The company first mt«*nd«*d to go into Portland north <4 the Bam- line road but the obstructions along the line wore so strong that it ia proposed to build it on a direct line from Greel}- am to the Portland city liuiita, gu- ing Mouth of Mr. Talrur. Many ad- vantages will be derived from this new* route The inoat iiupurtant will •••••••••••••••••••••••••a l»e the proximity of the road to Kelly’ a i Butte The transportatation of crush- ed rock, produced by th«* prisoners of Multnomah, to thia part uf the coun try, (or road work, will I m » inure ea«i- ily accumpliahed. Saturday night, April 11, the three I*ro|«ertv owners along the promised auI comedy, “B«*twc«,n the Arts," will new route, instead of asking exorbi- I m * given in Troutdale fur the lienetit of taut prices for right of way, arc doing the free library, lhmcing will follow ever)thing that the road may come is< ri crops the play and a good time n* anaured to 1 that way, for they see wherein they PROLONG* PRODI't IIVMNS a'.l who attend. The play baa l>een will I m * bent*filed. given at Fairview, G realm tn and R«x*k- Poles are beiug pul up from the M IKES o| I* I.4NI» NEW wood and all who have aven it com- «•hMtnc line of th«* O W. P., to •up- mend the young people taking part very ply p«»wer for the machinery of (’amp No. 4 west uf town. Here the »team IN I augi : AND SMALL highly. The play itself ia full of humor shovel is daily moving huge masse* QLAMIII S Al and merry making situation«. All «4 dirt and gravel in the work of Troutdale peo|>te should (eel very grate cutting through the hill. Large gang« of men have |w»en ar THE STORE THAT SUES TQU MONET ful to these young people for giving riving daily at the camps. Archie them the opportunity t<> see thia clever Mawon, hvM'l of the Ma«oii Construe- hlllo play and because the proceed« are i tion company ia now re»iding in Gre»di- miii in entering into the supervision .4 donated to the library. the construction work personally. HEE the apvvial offer to Herald'« r<'<i<lt*rw and their friend«on page 4 GRI SHAM, OUI .CM» wum Land Plaster 0. W. Metzger 8 8 8 8 li. B. IH XI.EY 8 8 0 0 Upholstering a I have come to stay and will do your work all 0 K. • ••••••••»»•••••a (ÌRIÌSIIAM Llveryi Feed & Sale Stable GIVE ME A (’HANCE. B. W. I Ml.RY. I’rop’r Gresham, Ore. (’till on Mr (’«»nlvy or Dr. Short or other* for whom 1 have done work. My work speaks fur itself • •••••••••••••••a For SADDI I S. II AltNES* mid ALL IIARNI >S ACCESSORIES Lornte<l in old Cheese Factory TRY Gresham Harness Shop Rolx-rts Av Or lallst Hotel All K|n»l« It« pitlihitf «pilrkly elunv OUST LARSON. Prop.. Gresham Chas. Barker GRESHAM. C. H. LANE (1RI SIIAM, ORE. •••••••••••••••••••••••••• ORl.tlON BARGAINS! BARGAINS! AT THE OI.D PRICES ( ► ( ► Expressing, Braying T“ : GARDKNH PI.OWKD X .1. II. HONS : Phone HX Gresham, Ore. J Or will sell in a lump. The Notion Store Gresham. Ore. f | 111 ■ FARMI Il’S Conveniences are not alone lontincl to the Rural Free Addressed by Judge Morrow Always Has an Encouraging Word for Gresham and and Dr. Almstead—Fine Banquet Served. the High School. a1 a FOR AN UP-TO-DATE SHOE 6 6 OUR MILLINERS an a F. B. Stuart & Co. 8 8 6, T. R. HOWITT & CO. The Central Hotel I. A. Harlow for Representative I I Delivery of mail and the Telephone. Let us not forget the candidacy of There is another convenience which nil farmers both large and Mr. I.’ A. Harlow of Troutdale for rep small should have, and many do have, resentative. Mr. Harlow has »|>ent the moat of his life in the community where A CHECKING ACCOUNT WITH A GOOD BANK he now resides. If there is any ques tion as to his ability or fitness (or the Wr have on our h*<lg<*r the nanira of over .'«<> farmers an<l others who place for which lie has l>een announced, have foiuxl ii eheckiiiK necount with us almost Indlspanslble aujy once started. his neighbor* can answer them. Mr. His bills paid by check arc not only a valid receipt Imt also^Monvcnicncc in Harlow is a republican of republican his home transactions wliere tery often tlx* necessary change (or. concluding stock and stands for all that the* word a settlement is not at harnl. means. A vote for him on April 17th is a vote for Eastern Multnomah. Our deports in this one department have grbwn to nearly $50,000, show ing that the people appreciate the advantages of a good bank cluse to home. Telephone Meellnq FIRST STATE BANK GRESHAM, ORE, i-j'-.’.................. L-L".1___ 1 AI.*\\I , i I/*R n I Notice ia hereby given that then* . will be a special meeting of the stock holders of the Multnomah «nd Clacka mas County Mutual Telephone com pany held at Grange hall at Gresham on Monday. April 20, at 2 p. nt. for the ■ purpoae of increasing the capitalization. A. Dowavrr, secretary. | ,__ ____