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About Beaver State herald. (Gresham and Montavilla, Multnomah Co., Or.) 190?-1914 | View Entire Issue (Dec. 25, 1908)
% <»'• * v ci t tr t/ r </i % Earl Thompson. Owing to the tael ; k i % o > • • * r • that one of the judges was calle«) back r » Ih to Portland sum after ins arrival, it was mutually sirred that the remain* * ing two should decide the fate <d the William Wadsworth |jongf«*llow two teams. The judges were, Mr. Jack away ami Judge George of Portland, The d« l»ale wm opened l»y Lena New* I heard the bells on Christmas day | ton tor Hood River, who delivered her Their old familiar carols play. ! address splendidly. Next came Hope And wil«i and sweet The words repeat High School Auditorium Rings i Anderson for Gresham, who w«»n the of the audience completely Of "Peace on earth, good-will to men.’’ With Stentorian Addresses j I attention from the start by her masterly ad* ol Youlhlul Debaters. , dress (¡race Edington was nt xt for And thought how, as the day had come, I H« mh | River and dhi the '‘apple city*' ; The belfries of all Christendom X I full justice Then Florence Fieldhouse Now roll along S' /■ ! HOOD RIVER DEFEATED , (or Gresham, arose and gave such con* The unbroken song elusive statements, facts ami logic as Of “Peace on earth, good-will to men.” we’d expect only from a lawyer him* Trio From the “Apple City” self ami evidently sealed Hotel River's Till ringing, singing, on it’s way. fate. When Eat ley Broscious arose fori * The world revolved from night to day, Deliver Commendable Ad Hood River amt began to pour forth : * A voice, a chime, volumes of Ina stentorian address, dresses But Lose. A chant sublime. <trvidiamilcs Itegan to tremble, but this Of “Peace on earth, good-will to men.” X was allayed when Earl Thompson arose- V» The GreMhain high * c I hm »| covered it« ami us hr sai l "threw iu some more for < But in despair I bowed my head,— we If with glory Wednesday evening, good measure.” Then six minutes was “There is no peace on earth.” I said; when the high s« ho<>l debating team de allowvtl for summary and Miss Newton “For hate is strong feated the team from the H< mm | River spoke for H imm I River ami Earl Thomp- And mocks the song high school and won their claim to the son for Gresham. Both were masterly ■' Of ‘Peace on earth, good-will to men.’ ” chantpiunahip of this district ami a and conclusive. Alter a shot I interval the judges re chance to compete with «»liter « inning Then pealed the bells, more loud and deep, turned their verdict in favor of Gresh Ivaum of the state for honors. “God is not dead; nor doeth he sleep! The debate was held iu the auditor am. The Hood R.vrr «lrlrgation dr« 9 The Wrong shall fail, the Right prevail. ill in <4 the new school and waa well at- serve* sprcial commendation (or the With peace on earth, good-will to men." tended. The <pi«'sti<»n was, ” Resolved manner in which they delivered their * a that municipality» should own and op addrt s«t-s and their line of argument. > i w »if *“* * « *» «■*, * » '** Im me» I lately after the decision, the crate their own lighting planta ” Hood a River debated tor the affirmative ami local veil leader ‘ pulled the string" i Gresham (or the negative. The |»er- mu «1 (Hl«*d the room with three rails' I for everyone on the line and an evidence After the debate an sonel of the trams were: Hood River, for Hood River. <»f the growing importance of our traffic. l/nn Newton, Grace Edington and rlal»ornt«* bam|uvt w as spread «low nstairs , The Eastwood Nurseries of Gretdiam Eellvy iiroecious ; for Gresham, Hope to which the deleters, judges, teachers I offered a prize of ID • Baldwin apple The <). W. P. ha* put on a new train Anderson, Florence Fieldhouse and t | acd last year's tram were Invited. I between Portland anti Grrtdiam. The trees for the beat display of ten taxes of - - U,' | - . ............. - ------------------ ------- -------- ~ - regular 11 ,3U p.m. Saturday night train Baldwin apple« at the National Apple make# the trip every night in the week allow at Spokane. Lucius E. Clark of Mr. Clark ! now. Thia in a great accommodation I loot River won the prize. alto won the s|»ecial prize of five acre* < > of land, located near Spokane. *♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦•♦♦•♦« < » George Metzger is at home for a three GRESHAM 111(41 SCHOOL WINS FIRST DtBATE ! to accept the ofier and make a deposit I of |1O), the amount necreaary to hold I the option lor a term of two years, with- [ in which time it is hope«I there will be arrangement nooie to complete the pur chase The vote was unanimous for adoption. A committee was appointed to draft a set of resolutions to govern the future actions of the association and it< otficers. Vote to Accept Town of Gresh Some discussion was given to the dis position of stock and it was voted to am’s offer to Purchase the employ an agent to sed about Present Fair Site. worth. Another meeting has been calle«! to meet January —, when the new Board WILL SECURE OPTION of Directors will be organized. The i meeting was promising from start to 1 finish snd is sn indication of the good It is Hoped to Complete Pur will that exists for a successful fair for the coming season. chase Before Expiration of It is not generally known to what ex tent, relatively, the fair held here this Two-Year Option. ■ year was a success. To understand that, lit would be necessarv to compare the Ata «|»e<'iillv called meeting of the • financial conditions of the Grange Fair Fair directors held last Saturday after with those of other associati«>ns in this noon all but four were present. The j state or in Washington. In general the fair Business was poor 'he past year, and purpose of the meeting was to accept manv associations not only faiieti to pay the franchise pa*s«*«l by the Grvgharn dividend« or expenses, but the prizes council relative to the fair site and to have not, and will not be delivered. It prizes have not been delivered here consider an option on its purchase. • it is an «wersjght, as provide» was ma*ie /»her hearing the ordinance granting some time ago to meet all obligations the franchise read anti discussing its ami The Herald knows that notices were merit to »»me extent, motion was made sent out. DIRECTORS OF FAIR ASSOCIA TION MEET Christmas Bells ft ? *w 3 I ♦- * 5 * *5 w a ✓ 'S »*»> «> « </ 4je a*#«* GRESHAM LOCALS i HONESTY IN ADVERTISING //as Proven Pest By the Results of our Reduction Sale on Dec, I and 2 Which was Beyond Our Expectations. Tlv«»e that Get the Ih-at Deals are Thoae That Investigate Our Prices Instead of Going to Portland to l>e Swindled by Smooth-Tongued Advertisers . . . . < ► < I ’ • —GIVIN BY- -IN- METZGER’S HALL « ► < » < • GRESHAM, OREGON 1 NEW YEARS EVE Mere are the Reasons Why: We are at a very little ex|>en«e. Our advertising expense« are small. Wo collect rents and interest, while Other« pay rents and interests. I ► PHONE IW s******»«***»**«*»•♦♦♦«•*♦«• FOUR PRIZES! EVERYBODY INVITED F. B STUART & CO. H -TH« FBOFLW CASH STORK” ** - MAIN STREET. - - GRESHAM, OREGON Mia* Hazel Wirtz is visiting friends at Sandy. Georgina Hamlin has the mump*». Notice to the Public! y Wish to Announce that to Anyone Purchasing a Cas ket of me I will Furnish Rough Box and Hearse FREE . . • . Anyone wanting anything in thin line call on FRANK WOSTELL and he will attend to the buaineas in the absence of Mr. Emery. (Continue<1 on Page S) B. W. Emery, Undertaker J • • • •••••••••••••••• as •••••••• a •• e •••• a • NEW RESOLUTIONS When You Buy for Christmas You Get Bargains Here 1ST NOW you are |>l«nning. You aw preparing to “TURN OVER A Crockery and Glassware NEW I.EAE." You have taken a “NEW LEASE ON LIFE.” You ar.- Just one l«M»k at our Crockery and Tlatermineti that eHrning. «hall exeveti expense«, that there «hall I m - a portion , Glanaware Department* will convince laid aside to assist you to further success in future years you that we are loadetl up with go«*! tiling* in that line. What could ta more appropriate than YOUR RESOLUTIONS ARE OOOD1 BUT— an elegant Dinner Set of white «»r decor- ate«! war«*—noinething you can use the you will I m . lx-tier able to carry them out if you incomorate in them a reso year around? lution to O|>en a bank account beginning with the New Year. Systemetic and Al*o Salad Set*. Water Set*, Individ persistent depositing in a bank is the best means yet devised for the accumula ual Cup* and Saucer*, Children’* M um I i Set*, Children’s Seta of Cups and Sau tion of money. Your money in a bank contributes to the general prosperity of ' cers, Vases, Jardinieres, and Ornaments the community, keeps the mills running, employs labor and makes good and i of all kind*. prosperous times for all. Because yon must immediatly pay out the greater |s>rllon of your monthly salary in paying your bills is no reason that you should I For the Children pay incash, Why not depoeit your checks and fnnds at the bank and pay I Everything you want in Toy* from your bills by eheck. Do business in a business way. Have a record and hold a little to big, we can surely fit you out. receipt for what you pay by paying by check. Com«» early ami make vour selections. Von can buy and make a present, of an order on «»nr store for any piec«» «»f goo«Is you want ami the same will 1»«» honored. I FIRST STATE GPElSnAM | week’s vacation due to an outbreak of X amall-pox in the vicinity of his school. | Among the new memtars of The Her ald family is Arza Smith. He recently purchased the Faria place and intends to keep up with the times by reading hia home paper. Music by Sndshdlls Orchestra Ü !! ¡! 11 » We take this opportunity to thank our many friends for ;; ♦ their patronage and wish them a HAPPY NEW YEAR ;; a FI'RNITCKK AND UNDKRTAKING i! 4 * ♦ Special Bargains in All Lines •• Waller and Bee Bell are visiting their grandmother, Mrs. I. McColl. Mrs Belt visited here la*t Sunday. An important business transaction s waa consummate«! last Saturday when e F. B. Stuart disposed of hia interest in the People’s Cash Store to 11. W Math- I • Awarded for Beat M*ke-up and Beat Dresse«! lady or gentleman CARLSON & HENDERSON ♦ i F. B. Stuart announces that he has sold out and has till f New Years to close up our business. Within this week J we are ready to meet our friends with • • •••••••••••••••••••••••••••«•••••• GRESHAM BASEBALL TEAM * » 1 • WE CAN UNDERSELL ANY FURNITURE HDUSE IN PORTLAND NEW CARLSON BLDG., GRESHAM, ORE. MASK BALL i -=SOLD OUT ’ i ‘V “GOODS OF QUALITY” Al’K HOLIDAY STOCK iia« ’ » • 1 ami we are prepared to take care U of vonr wants in t'ii* line. W n save you money in any class of goods you may *e|«‘ct. Your Christmas Shopping «honld h.« don«» with some care an«! judg ment ami should run to that class ot g nxls which can be of use anti benefit throughout the whole year. Let u* show you "nr line < f ! iri tnre including Rockers for old an«! young. Dining (’hairs, *•. '\in.' Cbaiis, 1! jh (’hairs, Ixninve* in velvet, velour am! panti-ote covering«-. Dressers and (Chiffoniers. Very fine Iron Beds, something swell to «ehs’t from A fine lot of New 1 imdeams—just arrive«!. An elegant line of Jap Furnitur. «uch is Tilde«, Music Racks, Paper Racks, Writing Desks, Sto<»ln and ni'ivenma other pitves. We are Special Agents For Victor Talking Machines ami Records — the l»est talking machines on earth ami easy terms of payment. Mak«» your wife a present of a Lorain • r Real E*t it»» Range. She will appre ciate it an«l you will get the B- -t mi Earth. We’re exclusive agents. L ADIFS HO MB JOI R V 41. P4 TTF.RNS LEWIS Men’s and Ladies' Goods We have a very tine line of Men's Neckwear, Fancy Suspenders in individ- nal I m x ■«, Garter and Sleeve Supporter Sets. II mdkerehiefs in a great variety. Silk Mufflers and Scarfs in a variety of colors and prices. Have secured from the factory direct a nice line of Ladies’ Side and Back Uombs, ssi cheap or as high as you want up to >5 each. Something new in Indies' Sweaters. Must l*‘ seen to he appreciated. Are a very appropriate Holiday present. A Suggestion Make someone a present of a Hat. Buy your order and present the order to anyone vou wish. They can bring the orrler to the store and select the tit anti color of hat they want—a nice an.) ap propriate way to suit the person. SHATTUCK GRESHAM, OREGON