GRESHAM, MULTNOMAH CO., OREOON, FRIDAY, JULY 31, 1908
Subscription, $1.50 a Year.
400 U. S. CAVAIRYME N
ENCAMP Al GRESHAM
daybreak lor Vancouver arriving there
that day and ia »pile ol the IM) hour»
loot on account of heat, they were tbe
fir»I troops to reach Vancouver, from
I where they will lake passage for the en­
campment at American lake, Wuh.
SANDY VALLEY’S RESOURCES NEED
ONLY BE SEEN TO CONVINCE ONE
City Full of Soldiers Monday
Greslwm Party (limb Ml. Hood
and Residents Get a View
The Great Need is Settlers to Reap the Benefits of This Product­
A
Gresham party consisting of F. B.
I
of Army Maneuvers.
ive Section —Wider Publicity Needed — Most Pictur­
Hluart, Chaa. Merrill, Emil Kanlell,
F. W and Arthur Fieldhouse, J<din
esque Summer Resorts of Oregon Here.
“The soldier» are coming I" wa» th»' Xhalluck and Dr. 8. P. Bittner »pent
cry beard Monday mem and »urn enough the early |>art of the week on a trip Io
there they came down l*owell at reel in I Ml. Hood. The report I» that Mr. Htu-
a oloud ol dual, 4UU strung.
The cal- art was tlie only member of the |>arty
vacads wan comp* wed of troop», A, 11, C heroic enough or physically qualified
and D of the Fourteenth Cavalry from ; to complete tlie trip. Home of them
Fort Wall Walla and wan under the went as tar aa Crater Kock ami got a
command of Captain Pope. They went smell of the underworld, ami have re-
into camp )u»t outside nf town on Chas lurried to lead a new ami lielter life.
Just one thing i» necessary to make npemrrit, Afterward its agricultural
eaatern Multnomah aud Handy Valley products will continue to enrich it« citi-
It ia
e>iuallv famous with any other aectloo sen» fur the »oil is rich and dayp.
In thia atate or any state lor that mat­ not so rough a» to wear by washing and
ter, and that thing ia proper apprecia­ rsaannable rotation of cro|« will raoder
tion by the citizens of those localities ol it perpetually productive.
One thing we were »boot to overlook,
the merits of their couutry and liberal
advertising. The latter a ill 1« -fleeted that is tbe remarkably fine lot of good
somewhat in time by lhe tourist» who roads that intersect all tbi» country.
mu»t M*e the tin- farm», and residence» Tbev »peak for Ilia energy and enter-
that adorn them, while on their way to | prise of lhe gommunitieo as scarcely no
the mountains.
But on» ba» to get | other thing could. Over half the battle
! away from tlie m«in-tr«veled road to again»! tlie wddcrneea in won when it is
| appreciate the extent of this production |>wree*l with these arteriea of cummer-
' area, nut half of which baa yet lieen re­ i cial ami aocial life.
Tfieii lhe menic advantage« must
duced Io a condition of cultivation.
Away back from the rood you will liml ! , not 1« overlooked. Toe dweller on the
nice house», good barn» ami field» rich i ulaius glories in its vaslnew, its alienee
in bay, grain, K-getald»» and orchard» ami it» gorgeous sunsets. Tile people
Uiat have been producing the finest ol , of Uiia Place are enthralled by the grai •
fruit» since long liefore many of ns ever I i d<-ur of our wide valleys, oor rushing
dreamed of seeing Oregon. Abundance stream» and water falls, the picturesque
ol gra»» »upfiort» unnumbered home i gleu» and the beauty of the sunset glow
daifite» and several iin|»>rtant dairying | on our mountain peaks. What we need
in»lituR|m» have developed a large : most of all is people,—¡«ople to occupy
w holt-sale ami retail trade, moat of their llie unbroken laud, people to assist in
pro I net» la-ing »ent to Portland and i ; building new homes, |>eople to enjoy
more di»tant markets.
Poultry raising tlie blessing» Providence has so liberally
and the prolui-Uon of honey may be («stowed.
Tell your friends every­
counted as important source« of income where all about it. Send them ail tbe
ami the forest areas »till »upply lumlier, information you can, the local pa|«rs,
posts, telephone pole» ami fuel.
! advertising matter, anything to gain
This country is pajing for it» devei- I their presence in thia growing locality.
Vol. 4.
engineer of Portland, haa receotly
moved to bin place Booth of Greaham.
' The place was bought about a year ago
of Mr. Weasey. Mr. Hniithson expect»
to keep op with the timen and ao se­
cures the help of tbe “Popular Home
Weekly.”
No. 31
SANDY CHERRY TREE
beats
M c M innville
8. C. Jooee and family have gone to
Welche« for an outing.
Rev. David M. Cathey preached at
Firat Free Methodist church in Portland
laat Sunday.
The Oregonian recently published tbe
C. W. Doane ami aon Albert left
»lory of a remarkable cherry tree but
Thuraday for the harvest field» at Kent,
we do not have to go to McMinnville to
Oregon.
see tbe most wonderful cherry tree in
C. O. Merrill and family left Thura­ Oregon.
Right out in Eastern Mult­
day for their summer home at Welche» nomah down in tbe valier two miles
where they will spend tbe summer.
north of Sandy ia tlie tiorne ni Francis
Tb« Greaham Concert Band will ren­ Revenue
He came to the place
der an open air concert at the baud about 52 yearn ago and started the clear-
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Cleveland's place and gam lhe people a
view <4 a real army camp. The l*ig |«»
lure wa» covered wltli tent», wagons,
gun» ami oilier a-ticlm of warfare and
the 1IM) cavalry horses attracted no little
attention.
The »ight of the 4”o mounted cavalry­
men an they rode into town followed by
10 commi«ariea and a hospital wagon,
all drawn by four big mulen (I'ncle
Sam‘a la-el friend») »»• worth seeing.
To the »mall l»»v it seemed »» if tin*
■toriea hi« grahdlather had ao often
told were happening right Indore hi»
very rye», w bile to the old veteran him­
self it brought back remembrance» of
lhe davn of 'III, and one could •••» the
pride hi* fell in hie eye».
In the evening the military Imml gave
a concert that wan higlilv appreciated.
The men are all very promt of their
liand and well they inav lie, for it won
first prize at the national encampment
last year.
The officer» and men were very court­
eous to the many visitors ami willingly
»bowed them all al»>ut ami explained
the meclianiam of the big ia|nd fire guns
and other held piece».
To a Herald re|iorter tbe soldiers told
many tale« and adventure» of their 91M-
mile march aero»» the mountain» Often-
time comfielled to constiucl their own
roads, swimming streams, building
bridge», drawing the wagon» up cliff»
liy hand, and at one time while crossing
the plain», they were 110 hour» without
water, only such a» they secured from a
»mall |»>nd that w«i so muddy the
hornen would not drink it at tint.
They left Tuesday morning coon after
stand on Main street Saturday night, iog that has l«ea home to him ever
and continuing through the summer since. Forty-five rears ago be grafted
every Saturday evening.
a Royal Ann twig on a seedling of his
Mrs. Ford Metzger returned this own planting. It has grown to be a
week fr >m a visit with her sister in giant cherry tree seven feet, one ineb in
1 circumference
four feet from the
Idaho.
Mr. and Mrs. B. C. Heighton of Sell­ ground. The writer would have hardly
wood visited Mr. and Mrs, Max Davies I believed it but he witnessed the meas­
uring. It is loaded with cherries up to
Tues* lay.
A. C. Newell, the nurseryman, was a the Royal Anp standard. This remark­
able tree has not grown upward so
Gresham visitor this week.
Mr. and Mrs. Schultx have moved 1 much as outward ami is an Meal tree
from their place on Main street to the i for the cherry picker, its numerous
place receotly puachaseil from Al Hart. I branches extending in all directions
The house on Main street is receiving and spreading fully 55 feet across.
Mr. »«venue still lives to enjoy the
a coat of paint this week.
fruit of his planting although he too
Mr». John Schram of Highland is vis­
haa reached a remarkable age, being in
iting friends here.
his *?'th year. He is quite active and
Fire .starting in a defective flue picks his own taste ot cherries as he
burned the house occupied by Chas. | cnooses. He has lieen enjoying a visit
Ulin near Jenne station Wednesdav. from his son from Baker City whom he
lias not seen for 12 years.
Sometime
Mr. Ulin lost some household articles. we hot« to show a picture of this age.1
We will do all we can to help them
along. The climate ia re|»>rte<l an being
anything but mild on the icy alopen of
the mountain.
Home of the fellona
mill »hiver at the meutern ol it.
YOl'R ( HOIL E Of Ulf TWO -BUIS
Tbe llrmhl will offvr for tin» next
four week*, a tin«* picture, brown
a
effect, 21 x 2H inchre, of vitlwr Tuft «»r
Hrvan. an a premium with «*a< li tub-
Mcription. State your choice an<l let iim
hear from you nt 'Hitt'.
CHURCH
NOTICES.
LINNEMANN
MEMORIAL
rill in'll. Graahnm—P amsni , Dr a .
Thompson. H krvu «». Hiindny S< lu»>l,
10 n. m.: Preaching at II a. m. and
X p. m. every Sunday. Prayer meet­
ing, Thursday evenings al x o'clock.
Everybody invited.
EREE METHODIST C II I'RUH —
Rev. s. li. Horan, pastor.
Services,
WHERE SPECKI.EO BEAUTIES
Hitmlay H c I iimi I, K*a. in ; I’rcucliing
every Sunday at II a in. and x p. m.
Prayer meeting, Thursday evening at
Mich., and Miss Ella Cody of Vancon- ;
X o'clock. All welcomed.
ver. Wash., are guests of their uncle. P. 1
PLEASANT HOME BAPTIST
C. Cotliua.
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C HU Ill'll. Cidlrell, Ore.—P astos .
Rev. S. (', Sherril. SnavicKH, Sunday
During
the
month
ol
Augunt
the
C. D. Cathey made a flying trip to C ’
Hcbool, III a. in.; Morning nervier,
11 a. m ; Evening service, x p. in. ¡Greaham rending room willl lie open the metropolis Monday morning.
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Everybody invited.
| from 7 p. m. to H p. m. every evening.
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Gust
Carlson
has
returned
from
his
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PLEASANT HOME BAPTIST UIIAr- I It will not be o | h - u during the alter-
visit to Iowa and is now located again i >
EL, Cottrell. Orc.— P ihtox . Hoy. S. | noon.
near Gresham.
He bought the Mil-[
C. Sherrill. Sravu k », Sunday nchool,
Mr. ami
W. Metzger are
.1 p. in.; Preaching, t p. m.
Every­
stead farm where he will live.
He re- 1 '
i »
»pending a
at Seaside thia
body invited.
|>ort» a pleasant trip.
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week.
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ZION’S EVANGELICAL CHURCH,
Alva Hevel is repairing hi« separator ( ♦
Mr. and Mr». G. W. Kenney are so-
G re» ha tn—S khvick « (German), 10:110
and getting ready for fall threshing.
: $
a m„ every IImt. third and tilth Sun­ journeying at Seaside
day» of each month. All welcome.
J.
I
Smithson,
formerly
a
locomotive
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Mi»» Elvie Collins of Grand Rapids,
GRESHAM LOCALS
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headquarter» of Express Co.
Not giMMl after certain limited
time.
Pavable only at one n|H*citied
place.
Can be lined for * transmitting
money once only.
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10c for »15 ; 90c for «1«)
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GRESHAM, OPE.
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F'ne Hand-Painted Table Sets.
ware.
MILLINERY A Few *tar*alns
aJ/l IK/U k J •
Also J’
Early to Secure a
SUMMER SHOES at 20 per cent off
t;<KID VARIETY TO SELECT FROM
F. B. STUART & CO.
“THE
MAIN STREET,
FKOPLKB’ CASH STORK”
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GRESHAM, OREGON
Specials for This Week
Going Camping?
1 No application to fill out.
2 A» many endorsements allowed
pioneer and his wonderful cherry tree.
(Continued on last page.)
10% DISCOUNT
You will need outfiting. Come to us, We can furnish you
on
all
Men
’
s
Women
’
s
and Children’s Oxfords. Get busy
with all the traps you want, including
now and buy your summer foot w^ar while our prices are cut
Camp Stoves, Tents, Hammocks, Suit Cases, on this line. We have some excellent values and our stock is
Grips, Trunks, Ammunition, Guns, and
»
complete
Fishing Tackle.
All at prices not too extravagant for your pocket book.
Special on Men’s Shirts
Excellent Values, a real snap.
KEEP IN MIND THAT Ol'R
Furniture Department
is at all times fully equipped to meet all your wants.
,
and Ranges Constantly on Hand.
Dealer in
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“Goods of Quality” 1
C\X7IQ
1"^ W ■
$1 to $1.50 Values at . . 75c
Peg Top Corduroys
Stoves
At $3.00 Per Pair
Just the clothes you want for your summer vacation
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Gresham, Oregon