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Are You Doing Your Share to Advertise Your Home Town? L kW& Ur« Huloric«! Social; i Send The Herald East to Your Friends and Watch the Results aw- Y Xw A. .^rJ A EAVER STATE HERALD G res ham __ WSUSHtz) Volume 4. GRESHAM. MULTNOMAH COUNTY, OREGON, FRIDAY, APRIL 24, 190». Number 17. FIRST LOCOMOTIVE ON MT. HOOD LINE NEAR GRESHAM G. F SHAVER flRSl "Itit BISF APPlt Ml. HOOD ElFCIRK IflWN Of SANDY HAS FASIFRN MULTNOMAH IflfPHONF COMPANY NFW ASSOCIATIONS IN THE WORID" PHIS ON LOCOMOIIVF Wf I Kl Y MARKII DAYS MAYOR OF FAIRVIEW CANDIDAIF WINS OUI INCRFASFS CAPITAL PROSPtCTS GOOD Thirty-Six to Six lor Incorpora tion on Ballot Cast Monday in Hustling Town. What Sandy Fruitgrowers Pro Will Be Used lor Construction Plan Proves Very Successful — B. C. Altman Third Highest The Local Company Will Now Farmers Dairymen’s Association pose to Raise—Organize Could Be Enlarged Upon Work--One Mile ot Stet 1 on List of Twelve Winning Construct More Lines Into Will Incorporate at $1500 lor the Purpose. for Larger Section. Laid at Present. Legislative Nominees. Rural Districts. Under State Laws. A rousing Ing iiH’etitig of farmPiM and A man remark»«! in conversation fruitgrowers was held in Junker's hall, with a Herald reporter the other day Sandy last Saturday afternoon at which that lie had waited to long for a rail- all Handy valley an.I vicinity was well road tf> the up|M*r country that lie rrpre»M*ltt<*d would not put much faith in on«* till In* Til«* meeting w ¡nt ( idled for the pur- saw th«* a moke. Well, we’ve seen lilt* I mm »«, of (M-rf««<tiiig th«* arraiig««mentf« f«>r '•»iiiokc** on the Mt. H<«od line Mild the organization of th«* farmer« and what is more, the locomotive fruitgrowers into a mutual fruitgrowers Tlu* first locomotive wa* put <>n tin* association. Mt. Hood line last Thursday April IB, h Coleman, who ha« investigated P. and th«* fruit-growing sections of Oregon at the junction of the O. W. P was present and in a clear ami con* Mt IL»od line. Al present it is used else manner explained the pur| h »*»« of the in construction work weal of Gresham pro|»«»fH’«| association and the need« of j w here gr«*at progress is tiring mad«- in grading The double track cut through the fruitgrowers «4 the section. It is pro|s»««Mt Io form an associa I Stanley hill is nearly complete up to shovel can , now tion mat that w will mutual «■«-»»riit Ismellt »«» to th«’ row« I and , (hr steam »•«»«» u* Is- ’ of >« «iiiiiuiii , th. ........ t.r.-.huu. I . Mt “"/fi".*.? cut Chi» of * the ** road About (o plant m«»re and a higher quality of on the * .......... “ side ** * *** (revs and to preserve and spray the one mile of track is laid and several pr»x-nt orchards and *<» produv«* more thousand rails and ties are on the ground to lay three or four miles more. •••••••••••••••••••••••••a ami a iM’ttrr uualily of fruit. Poles and wires are up for conveying Fruit tui’H’d in the Sandy valley, and rs|M««’ially apples, are of a quality electricity from the O. W. P company's line to the camp for construction and al present (ha! i* n«»t cquallc*! even in the llood Kiver valley. Hut the lighting purpoaea. A bridge is lo I m * apple* raise«I at the latter place are built across th«« road at that place sold at Melro|M»htan market* at m I mmi I The large till below the r«»a«l nears twice what >andy apples of letter completion The dirt and gravel taken I «(uaiity are so|»l for in the same mar from the cut is loaded Into dump cars ket. This all couies from the name by the steam shovel and conveyed to ami publicitv rrveiv«*«! by the orguni- * the till where it is dump«-d. The track salion of fruit gr<iW<ln and their will I m * double when complete and with power to compel all to spray and otic exception, will be without a curve prune ami thus raise m quality of between here and Portland. fruit that would justify the name The company baa 20 acres or more of •given. cleared land adjoining Gresham on the The propped Sandy organisation east on which it is reported they will Al I AM I FIDINO UNES will instruct the grower* and punti establish a recreation park. Wh I I HIGH I ri:l< I H the fruit to the front rank* on th«* market, «'»tablmh a brand ami giv«« it We ««»licit K trial, for one trial publicity. Won! ha« been received here of the will convince you that wr can Mike MH’ormick, E. Ckdeman ami death of Mr» Cha* Williams st Harri A. G. i «»rustedt were np|*ointcd n man, Ore.. Her death, which was very • eave you money commitrr to draw up a constitution sudden, was caused from heart failure. and draft by-laws ami report at th«’ . Decease« I was 37 year* old and leave* next meeting on Saturday, May 2d, a husband and seven children to mourn at *2 pm. Ev«*ry farmer and every fruit her I*»««. Mr. and Mrs Williams were i¡rower «liouhl t»r present and tMs»m, former residents of Gresham. »rh> and talk f«»r the organisation. Much eiithurtiasm prevailed at the last meeting and many that were not GRISHAM, OK LOON present have ■igniih*d their intention of Ix’ing present at the next meeting. Every |M*rson interested in this pro ject i* requested l<» be present viti* tors welcome Don’t folget the dal«* ami th«* »logtiii. “the In*!*i apple in the world." Fairview is now an Inc«>r(»orated town The vole which wo taken last Monday ■tiaal 36 to B in favor of incorporation. The city «»Ulcers are as f«»ll<»w* Mayor, Geo. I Shaver; rn*«>r«ler, Win. Butler; tr«’a«urer, A. T. Axtell; coiincilmen, I ’ fl I » II J. It < I I 'fee I | Whit itry, W. Ellison, J. I usrlier, <i. II. Hhsw, marshal, J. IL Schram. the princi|«al reason for incorporation «di that the streets might I«» improved gml the collIHlI Will set aU’Ut to have thia done toon. Cedar street will prob ably I m * the Bret to re«eive attention, the work is neo-le I there more than on any other street. Ths street will lie graded and graveled, ami gravel side* Walk« will proltably be made. GROCERIES HARDWARE BUILDING MATERIAL SHINGLES D. W. METZGER •THE POWELL STREET GROCER” EASIER SERVICES IN GRESHAM CHURCHES •••••••••••••••••••••••••• II. U. HUXLEY « Blds Wanted Healed bids will be receive«F by the Gresham school diMrirt No 4. at Grrsli* am, Ore , until Mav I 19 K, for the con tract to build a live-room b «’I ioo | build ing Bills are wanted on excavating, concrete work, carp’liter work, plaster ing, painting and plumbing separately or altogether. I’lana ami siicciflcalions may lx* wpii at residence of II F. Da* vh, tiriMha.u. The right is reserved to reject any or all bid« A certified check to the amount of five percent of the bid submitted muit accompany each bid. By order of the board, II I.. S t . (’ uir , Clerk. • aRESHAM • : Llveryt, Feed & Sale Stable ••••••••••••••••••• TRY Gresham Harness Shop The Notion Store Expressing, Draylng feCEJTS I PAY BY CHECK A CHECKING ACCOI’NT WITH A GOOD BANK DAMASCUS We have on our leilger tin* iinnivo of over 2MX) iiirinor« ami others who Miss Bertha Weddlvr of Portland has have found a checking account with us almost indi«|M*nsihlc after once started. hern home for the past two weeks. Ills hills paid l»y check arc not only a valid receipt but also a convenience in 1 Arthur lleiicork attended the funeral Ids horn«» tran«acti«ms where very often th«’ necessirv change for concluding 1 of his cousin, Mias Lillian IIeacoek, at Nvwlwrg last Thursday a settlement is not at hand. Walter lliaer met with a serious acci dent nt the Wing A Sager mill which icaused him to lose hie left thumb and two lingers, lie is being treated ata Portland hospital. The Damascus switch board is very much disabled, several lines being al most out of commission. Damascus has been quite excited over a strange man who has been roaming GRESHAM. ORE. around the wooda and Hehls and acting very strangely. He is thought to be de u.anted. FIRST STATE BANK GRESHAM HAND BOYS ARRANGE CONCERTS Local Churches Observe the Resolution on Death of J. C. Allen Will Give Open Air Concert And Benefit Ball May 9— Resurrection Day With Thg following resolution of respect was unanimously adopted by the Arranging Play Too. Appropriate Services. Ea.ter MrvicM were held lni*t Sunday morning at the .ante hour in all of the Gretham churehea and were all largely attended. tireaham ha. the diatiuction of hav • H. W.’l-MliRV. I’rop’r ing regular aervicea in German. On ; 6asha«, Oa. laat Sunday morning Rev. 8. II. Freund of Portland preache.I in German to a good audience. The aerviee ia greatly appreciated bv the German apetiking For SAHHI EH, ll AKNESSen.l ALL people of thia locality. HAH X ESS ACt’EHM IK I E.S The aervieea at the Kaptiat church were very interesting. The church waa decorated for the otvaaaion with All Kimi« Repairing quickly done. llowera and etnblenia. Preaenta were OUST LARSON, Prop., Gresham given to the little children in the Sub- l>ath achool. There waa a go,al eongre- I cation to greet the paator. Rev. T. .1 Or will *«*ll in n lump ' Elkin, and all aeeinerf to enjoy the -er- I nion which waa on the Riaen Cliriat. C. H. LANK I The very !a*at attention waa paid to the aermon from beginning to the end. In Kepreacnting the J. R W atkina the evening the aervicea conaiated of a M k DICAI. CoMfAMÏ Grenham, Ore. aong aerviee, recitationa and aelectiona by tin- Symnhotiv orcheatra. The con OREGON ORI SHAM. gregation wliieli waa large and atten tive went away at the cloae ol the meeting feeling that it waa gixal to be there. tira» < : At the Methodiat church the day be H 1 < gan w ith a large and inti-reating action GARDKNN l»lmWK!> of the Sunday school. A large audience liatenerl attentively to a g.aal aermou J. H. HOSS by Dr. A. Thom peon, the paator. The l*tione I4X Gresham. Ore. large, well-trainetl choir, under direc tion of Miaa Glenna Burton, rendered several beautiful Eaeter aiitheina in a way that eallial forth many expreaaiona f 4 of appreciation. The muaic and aer- : mon were very inapiring and helpful. In the evening at the Methodiat chureh nearly all Beata were taken at the s|H-<-ial Eaater aong aervieiAendercd A the choir. There waa considerable variety of anthema, aoloa, cornet and I. FARMER’S Convenience* are not alone coii II iuh I to the Rural Free violin muaic The aerviee laated alamt an hour and wna all too abort. Delivery of mail ami the Telephone. There in another convenience which all farmer’« l«»th huge mid Rev. S. E. Pitta preached a helpful aermon to a giaal audience at the Free muih II rthouhl Imre, mid many do have. Methodiat church. •«••••••••••••••••• The town of Handy ha»* («erhai* the It has been oljeerved that a rainy The «hart-holder« of the Multnomah | The Farmer«’ Dairymen’s Associa nearest form of the old-time market election day does not favor reform, and Clackamas County Mutual Tele tion for thia •!»strict ba*^^^ * day* of any town in the «alley. While This propably does not apply to the phone company, at a meeting last Mon under auspice« that it in not like th«* market «lay« that an* country places because, a* was said day afternoon, authorized an increase inanency and surer«« fromMie^tert. » held on a big «quare io th«* cities, yet last Friday, the farmers could not in the capitalization from l-'XMt) to meeting was heM last Saturday in it a<*conipli«he« big rvwnlt« along the work and hence all would come to ♦ iO.HAL Then* wan a g<MMl attendance Regner’« Eiall with a g«s*i attendali« »* »•aim* lim-. vote at the primaries, Such appeared and the proposition carried without of men who are interested in the On Tu<*«d-»y «»f va«*h w rk Meinig to I m * the rase at < and I as any opposition. This step was necessi- movement. G «re-ham, ref-ham, an« Brother^ hold their market «lay ami on The incorporators are. H. E. Davis, Wednesday Born*t«*dt A Ru«*gg h«»ld suming that Statement No. 1 repre tated by th«* rapid growth of the com their*, taking for ex«*hang>- in merchan- ' sented the reform ticket th»* rainy day pany, the extension of lines and the T. Brugger and F. Ruegg and the Anyvrav diiM* all th«« farmer«* product’« such a« seems to have favored it. urgent demand from many quarters capital stock ia placed at |UMM). Stock is tM-ing rapidly »ulMcribed. Head <*gg«, butter, v«*al, |M*rk, hid« > etc., and Statement No. I candidates were weii for an extension of the lines of this quarter« will be in Gresham. in the lead in Precinct No. 101. lijt-ne m turn th«* mrn*hanl< market in At the laat meeting Hon. W. W. The day t»oard consisted of B W. company. Portland the following day. The company was organize«! and be Cotton reported on the articles of in Th«* fanner« ami re«id« fit* r«»tne for Emery, W. H. B»nd and W L. Kea- mile« aroiin I on these day« to take ad- teraon. a« judges, and D M. Roberts, gan building its line« about two years corporation and all waa satisfactory H. W. Hnaahall was the first and met the approval of all present. vantag»* of marketing their pn»du«'t« Sabin Alexamler, and W. C. Burch, as ago. On the night ls»ard were president and Timothy Brownhill the Another meeting will be held in the right at home and to secure the next clerks. first secretary. The present officers near future. week« proviaiim«. And th« « • «am«* res (’has. Cleveland, Orland Z. k. J W ident« ami patron« for««*«* what an ad- Shattuck, as jthlges. and W. (’ Meta- are: Theo. Brugger, president; Arthur vantage a practical, well-formed market ger, C. J. Littlepage and M. Kronen iAjwwct, secretary and treasures . C. R. Kellar, manager. E. 8 Jenne, C. Basket Social and Entertainment day association would I m * in providing lierg as clerks. There were al«»ut ballots cast. F. Ruegg and the abf>ve officers con for such an «M*ra«jon on a larger and Deapit« the inclement weather, a «>- >*d precinct stitute the board of directors. more extensive ^»lan. N ol only in E. C. Lindsey was The company now has at »out w lines cial band of neigh bora and patron, of Sandy would such a custom be benefi- ' committeeman. While eastern Mult No. 2E school met at the acboolhouae vial but also in the other towns of thin nomah had three strong men in the in operatiua with over .'kJU phones, and enjoyed the baeket »ale and enter The field for representative, namely, Lou 1K8 shares of stork subscribed. territory tainment by tha icbool children on the A central location could he seleete«l Harlow, John Brown, B. C. Altman, «'ompanv now owns over half of its evening of the l«th inat. The proceed« ■ phones. that would I m - «iiitablc to all this t«*rri- two of them were d<M>med to disap will go toward the payment of the new A new telephone directory has just organ. The old one will be rafflei off tory and at which the farmers could pointment. All did well in their home Altman been puhlisht^l which shows the ad gather fora day of Itargnining ami sell- j and neighl»oring precinct*. in about two week,. ing or it c«ml<l I m * « o arranged that tlie got a total of 7’*55 vote«, Brown 39S7, dition of 67 names in six months. Apropos of any other consideration, it tow ns could each have a day of their and Harlow 4X45. J The service both luoal and long dis ia pleasant to remember that a few lead At Gresham two well-«lreased ladies own not conflicting with cither market | tance, is exellrnt and prompt and the ing families take an interest in main days of the surrounding towns so as to from Portland worked ban! in the rain farmer can converse with their city taining a social status and try so keep enable the men from the metropolis, for their favorite, the husband of one friends from their homes. the ball of neighborly good will and who would naturally ba awake to such j of them, but it was love’s labor lost. friendship rolling in their constant at ail opening to secure fresh produce from ' Multnomah county return* »huw th»* nomin- tendance when a basket social ia an atloii of the following IrgUlative ticket Mrs. Hansen’s sister. Mias Harriet the farmer, to l»e present. F.»r UM «cirnte svllfng, Albee, Kellaher. Alexander, has beea elected to the nounced by those wboae intent in school work ia so well known as to be remem A gYM»d per c«’iit per annum of the Nottingham, «’offey princitialship of the Academy Park bered as something more than mere For rvpreM-iitativv» Abbott. Jaeger Brady, money sent to the citv would thus I m * Allman. Bryant. l»«vi*. Couch. McDonald. Far !-ch«M>l of The Dalle«. Miss Alexander passing intent. This neighborhood ia Kept at home in circulation a.« well as rell. Orton. \laht>nr. ('¡«mens. M at present paying the home folka a to be congratulated on its social adillia- additional outeid«* capital that would I m * j For Joint R«»pr**»eniat: • •- M. Arthur short visit. The following are ihr nominee- ft»r county tious. brought in. The towns of eastern Ore- offiee*: For district attorney. Geo. C t'amer gon that have such market day* have on. For circuit judge. Ear! U. Bronaugh For ail Ijecoine known far into the interior, I county a*«eMor. B 1». Sigler; For county cor yes, for hundreds of miles the tarniers oner. Ben L Norden: For county < <>minU«ion er. VV L. Lightner: For count? clerk F S come to market their product* and Field*: For i<>nn(v treasurer. .< M 1 a ‘\« i* Fur leave a good bit of capital in circula county «uperintendvnt. K. F RobinMtu tion. Will s«»meom* start th«* movement for; a big market «lay every week or two in this territory'* We have the location, i the facilitii s the country to draw from j and the i»r«Klucv to market. All we need i« a iew good nu n at th«’ helm to lannch this project. Gresham school board on March 26. 19 IS: Resolved by th«* school I*»ard of (ireshain district No. I, That in the death of J. C. Allen we have lost a man in alt respects «*x«’vptionally faith ful ami cons ivtitiou*. a man respected ami lx*l<>\«*«i bv ev«iy pupil in the school, ami hvhi in high esteem by all who knew him. .¿itfin’d B. 1 mkrv , chairman, TWICO. B ki <a.T H O 1. NEAL. L. G. Holden was in Gresham Friday enroiit«* for The l»ho«lcdvndron, one-half mile this side of the Tollgate. He lake.« with him «»Id Dolly, a famous tire de|«arliiivnt horse, to lie pensioned for the rest of her life. Mr. Holden in com pany with e\-Mavor P -vve is building a large summer resort at the above place ••••••••eeeseeee "WANTED The Gresham Concert band met at the Grange hall last Wednesday and « lected officers and arrang«*d concerts for the summer. Arthur Field house was elected president; A J. Stout, treasurer and secretary; Dr. H. H. FRESH MEAT AND FISH Ott. manager and leader. The band will meet Tuesdays and Don't forget that we pay the highest cash price« for ynnr produce. Thursdays of each week for rehearsals. All member* an* urgently requested BEEF — No. 1 Steers, 4l*<; No. 1 Cows, 4<* to l»e present at all times. SIIEEP — 5»^ A grand open air concert will lx* given HOGS—100 to 175 II*., 7^ to ik in Gresham on May 9th by the band, VEAL—S to followed by a big benefit lutll. At this CHICKENS—Mixed. 11/; Hena, 12^/ event the combine«! Elite and Sym phony orchestras will render music URESHAM, OREGON ; ; “Vacation," a comedy in three acts, I POWELL STREET a play with characters from the famous Wall street in New York, showing them adapting themselves to the country and thrilling incident* will be put on the ♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦ local stage by the Gresham Concert T. R. HOWITT «& CO Symphony Orchestra Wi!l Give Donee ti RANGE GRESHA M SdturJdi Niqht. Apr. 25th Presviittsl by Poll Giiss Comedy t'ompHiiy Admission 25c. Children 15c •••••••••••••••••••••••••a In Gresham. The Central Hotel til’ESTS COUKTEOV8LY TREATS ITS The Symphony Orchestra of Gresham lias decided to give a Grand Ball in Metzger’s hall. April 25tb. The orches tra ia composed of nine experienced musicians who are able to produce ball room music that is sure to please you. The event of the season! You and vour friends are invited. If you don't dance come and hear the music. BOARD BY DAY, WEEK OR ROBERT WALKER à SONS. PROPS MONTH GRESHAM. ORE Our Stock is ]Most Complete in these Lines GROCERIES All Canned Goods, Syrups. Pickles in wood and glass. Hams and Bacon, Cheese. Green Fruit and Vegetables. Flour. Cereals of all Kinds. DRY fMM Men’s Furnishings, Hats and Caps in all styles and Varieties. Men’s Hose in plain and fancy styles. Hats in endless varieties. Suspenders, Neckties. Etc. Ladies' Furnishings, Calicoes, Per cales, Waistings, Scotch Plaids, Ging hams. Silks in all designs. Hosiery all styles for women and children. Laces. Dealer in “Goods of Quality” | L m L< SHOES For Women, Children, and Men. OXFORDS - In Black, Tan and White, in Patent, Enamel, Calf. Vici Kid. Box Calf and a number of other leathers in all styles and lasts. HARDWARE Carpenters’, Woodcutters’ and Farm ers’ Edge Tools, Shelf Hardware. Hoes. Forks, Shovels. Rakes, Posthole Diggers, AuguYs, Stoves, Ranges, Tinware, and Graniteware. Fishing tackle. Ammunition, all Kinds I Ç W 1 FURNITURE Chairs of all kinds. Spring Mattresses, Iron Beds, Extension Tables, Center Tables. Lawn Seats, Japanese Furniture, Lounges. Mattings, Linoleums, House- Treasures. PAINTS. OILS, GLASS. SASH. DOORS And other Building Necessities. JUST RECEIVED—CAR Of FEED AND FLOUR Have some Land Plaster left and would be pleased furnish you in large or small quantities. In fact, anything you want, from largest to smallest we have it and can furnish you at lowest prices. 1 IS QH A TTl Main Street 1 11 1 K-J V/1^. Gresham, Oregon ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦