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About Beaver State herald. (Gresham and Montavilla, Multnomah Co., Or.) 190?-1914 | View Entire Issue (Jan. 1, 1909)
G resham « GRESHAM, MULTNOMAH CO., OREGON, FRIDAY, JANUARY 1, 190$ Subscription, $1.50 a Year. • • FARMERS’WEEK” AT CORVALLIS Will Be Opening Week of Three Months Course lor Farmers at Agricultural College. Oreg'oi Agricultural College Corvallis, Dec. Al—Are you Intereelmi ill the de velopment ol your cmniiiunily? Ihiyou want to kiniw how to make farming more pleasant, easier snd more profit- able? Tlwse ale pertinent question* which er* liring asked un every hand and In this |«rtlcular instance by the Regents and Faculty of the Oregon Agricultural College. Tlwse questions are •>( particular sig nificance to llie farmers of this state at Ulis time tor the reason Iliat many of the problem* suggested by them may, in a measure al least, lie solvml and re duce* I by participation iu the institu tional and inelructional work which will lie offered l>y tin* Agricultural College during the months ul January, Fetiru ary and March, The Winter Short Courses for the pre sent year will open January Mb with •■Farmers’ Week," which will be con ducted somewhat upon the plan ut an ratendul Farmers' inatilulv and will consist principally of lectures supple mented by demonstrations and practical eserclMW In llie College lalsiraloriee and at the E>|e-rlmenl Station. The alm of the course will bo to give to thoee in attendance the largest possible amount ul information regarding the principles of auacesaful agricultural and horticul tural practices. A large uumlcer ol the i t moat successful farmer* of the stete will I be present and will |«rtiripate in the instructional wurk uf the Institute. Special courses extending from ten to forty day* will be given tn Dairying, Horticulture, Mechanical Arte, House hold Science and Art. and Creamery Practice. The work in all these courses I* designed to give those ill attendance All a knowledge of ami practice in the muet modern and successful method« of scien tific farming Further Information will be gladly luruished. GRESHAM NEWS CONDENSED BY OUR HUSTEING REPORTER POWllL VAlltY Sunday School entertainment was livid at the Mission church last Fridav night. The church waa prettily decor ated, The attendance was large ami th» children did their parts very well. In the Lutheran church the Xmas ex ercises were held Saturday night, the church and adjoining room being well Ailed, A big program was rendered by the young people and children. The church was tastefully decorated and two i big treea in the front were very pretty. I I Irimnrr Aftw Wnk I QUALITY AND PRICE« TO MTT . i: .........t RING OUT THE OLD-RING IN THE NEW That’s just what we have done- Sold nearly all of our old stock and re-placed it with new. Ilers ia where you get tiargaina in parlor Mites, lounge« anil all kind« of furniture and «toves. We carry a large »t«k of triple dip Onyx kitchenware, lace curtain*, lace curtain stretchers, mat ting, linoleum*, «hive hack*, wash boiler», Acinv washing ma chine*, in fact everything to furnish the home. Our Undertak ing equipment is a« go<xl as any in the «late of Oregon and the »ervii-e we give in tliia line is unsurpassed. Thanking you all for the |M»«t lilieral patronage and trailing that the quality anil large assortment of our gi»»i» st low prices will merit the same patron age in the future as we have enjoyed in the |*w,. Your’a truly, C arlson & H enderson AND UNDERTAKING The Only Undertaking Establishment in Gresham NEW RESOLUTIONS I I'ST | NOW you are planning. You nre preparing to "TURN OVER A NEW LEAF." You have taken a "NEW LEASE ON LIFE." You are determined that earning« »hall exceed expenses, that there shall lie a portion laid aaide to assist you to further success in future years YOUR RESOLUTIONS ARE GOOD! • ♦ BUT— you will lie better able to carry them out if you incorporate in them a reeo- lution to open a bank account beginning with the New Year. Systematic and |H>ralatent depositing in a bank ia the beat mean« yet devised for the accumula tion of money. Your money in a bank contributes to the general prosperity of the community, keeps tlie mills running, employs labor and makes good and prosperous times for all Because you must iminediatly pay out the greater portion of your monthly salary in paying your bills is no reason that you should pay in cash, Why not deposit your checks and funds at the bank and pay ypur bills by check. Do business in a business way. Have a record and hold a receipt for what you pay by paying by check. FIRST STATE BANK GRESHAM, OREL.___ I *THt. % The Gieabam Concert Band held a busmeea meeting on Tuesday evening and elected officers and discussed plans for the coming year. The following officer« were elected: Pre*., A. Field house; Vice Pres., Dr. 8. P. Bittner; «ec., Chas. Merrill; Treas., F. Field house: leader, Dr. H. H. Ott; Sergeant at arms, G. Fieldhouse. Miss Essie Crenshaw and Mias Alder are tilling the vacancies. Iva Mr. ami Mrs. J. W. Huff of Portland . were visiting friends and former ac quaintances here on Wednesday. Jas. H. Preston called at The Herald office on Monday. Mr. Preston ia en joying belter health at present than lie has for 20 years. Ray Gill of Montavilla wa* in town , on Wednesday. A reception party waa given to the members of the high school debating team last Saturday night. A merry I time is reported. Albert Kinaer is assisting Sig Knight on in the barber shop. Miss Pearl Lindsey is at home from A large crowd attended the masquer Quincy. ade at Johnson's rink on Xmas eve. Dan Talbot, a prominent young farm Many unique and well suataiaad char er east of town dropped in on Thursday. acter» were shown and a merry time By the way, Dan is the father of a baby had by all. girl now and bears Ina calling well. A good sired crowd attended the i Fid Sleret and Lewis Shattuck are so Xiuas ball given in Metxgers hall on journing in Welches. Xmas eve by the baseball team. The Mrs. W. A. lire, a former resident of cordially acknowledges many favors. It Gresham, visited relatives here t hi* would be difficult to give all the names. week. Cilixena are rejoicing over the action Grandpa Lusted, an old friend of The of the O. W. P. officials in announcing Herald, made tlie editor a welcome call an hourly car service for thia line. It .Tuesday. Grandpa la nearing <> year* will go into effect next week and will but is very active fur his age. no doubt be appreciated and well pat- Dr. J. P. Powell dropped in long rouixed. F. B. STUART’S FURNITURE Elmer Metzger visited his father, L. Metzger a few days last week. Ho»», our expressman, is Gresham Concert Band and Hnashall's : J. H orchestra furnished music. Everyone sporting a new cover on hia express wagon. You can't “soak" him. Johnson and family lor a delicious sup- J A. L. Stone ami son of Cleone were in had a merry time. per last Monday evening. | Gresham on Monday. Fred luintz haa sold hi* property on We are sorry to report the serious ill- Miss Ella Bolelson, who spent Xmae Rev. M. B. Parounagian will preach news of Turn Snashall, sun of H. W. Hood avenue to Kobl. Simms, who is at home, baa been III for some time but next Sunday morning and evening at Snaahall. He ie well known here and moving into it, while Mr. l^ntz is mov- : ing to the place ¡just vacateal by Mr. is recovering. j the Methodist church. The morning held in llie highest esteem by all. ‘ Simms. c——eei^■ . sax v u* eoU _*«>e**lu.Ui wili»,*l— a*—**- ^xwae«w«a>*w***w*w***<** mrni *>f the Eord'a hopper Ml Mil » I«*» *1 V» Stadi «ad aa tqgri O. M Richey ol Boring waa in town on Tuesday. Mias Florence Stafford ami Miss Edns Timothy Brownhill, formerly of this Airi Brooke, a prominent resident of Cherryville, was in town on business on place is now engaged in the real estate buainesa at McMinnville. Monday, W. J. Wirt*, the Handy booster, visit lee Chalker was seen on our ■ I reel® ed his folk« here this week and dropped ?n Monday He reports We received a goodly •upply of rain in to nee us on Monday. (or Christmas. Rain and ( hrialœa* a large holiday trade in Handy and «ays Handy 1« booming. seem to gu together ol late year*. rÄBMChJ nANH ia j 1' 1 .........—" ‘ enough bi sav how'de on Tuesday, Call David Weaver, an old-time resident ng.i^i Doctor, tlie latch string is always of Ibis place having come here ¡7 years ago, when Gresham consisted of a half , out. Mrs. M. .1 Edwards, a niece of Mrs. dozen buildings situated here and there . Ed. Smith of this city, died at the bos- among the clearings with timber cover ing the largest part of the present town- ' pital in The Dalles Dec. 16, 11N8. file, says in those days the east winds The town of Gresham entertained E. were seldom felt here and that Ibeee E. McMichael at dinner on Christmas winds and rain storms are becoming day at Gullickson'a restaurant in the more severe each year as the timber is ' room« adjoining the city hall. Christ- cut from the lands around here. ’■ mas eve McMichael, who is a jKirter at Mr. and Mrs. Alva Hevel entertained ' Castle Edie Brau. came down to spend 23 of their relative* at a Christinas din . the evening. Well, things went allright In connection with the dinner for awhile but pretty noon Ilia aidewaks ner. was a Christmas tree with small pres were not big enough an 1—well marabal Gulliksen happened along then and ee- ents tor all the gents which proved a [corted him to the cooler. Next morn source for much merriment. The old folks' pedro club met at the ing when he became aolier he ref use* I Io pay hia tine, ao the marshal invited him home of Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Kenney on > to lake dinner on the city. Saturday Tuesday evening with 16 members pres I the marshal accompanied him to the ent. The highest score was made by , castle were bis tine of |3.tk> was secured Mrs. Grace Metxger and Mr. Geo. Ice lie. The next meeting will be at the ■ and McMichael freed. T. R. Howitt A Company have com home of Mr. and Mrs. E. C. Lindsey. Weddinq Bells Rinq on Christmas. Eleven Carloads of Machinery Arrive in Portland for Bull run Power Plant. Prospects for the early resumption of work on the Mt. Hood railroad, are be coming brighter every day. During the week several items of importance have been reported that might be of intercut to our reader! Eleven earloads of machinery for the power plant at Bailrun arrived in Port land from the east where it baa been ordered for some time. At Cherryville^ in northeastern Claekamaa. the com pany'« agent haa negotiated for rigbt- of-way and grounds fur aide tracks and depot. In Carlson’s addition to Greab- am it ia reported that right-of-way haa been secured from at lea«, one property bolder and alltogetber proapeeta are ibat work may begin at any time. Rumor haa it that work will com mence at some point« early in February. Altbo ti>e officials have given no definite statement a* to when construction be resumed, it has been stated by of the company that thia will be in «pring, probably in April. At any we map look for the work to eominence al any time now and rushed to comple tion. Hardtimes Mdsqueradc wi Skates. There will la- a Hanitinew Maaqurrade <>n Skate» at Johnson’« HkatioX RinkJ Gieaham, Satunday night. Jannary !<thJ Two priani will U- awanied for the Best Surtained Haadtimes character, lady an.l Aafen. Ni > Charge f«r aübiuwioh * Siiifd :Wr a pair. Everybody eoiue. A pretty wedding was solemnised at high noon on Chri*tma« day at the home Ed Price Passes Away. of Mr. and Mr». Butler, southeast of Hie ileath of Edward Price ivcnrvd at» I Grealmm, w he their daughter. Mi*» El ma, was united in marriage to Mr. "Emil tlx- hotel in Gn-tuun Momiay eveninyt. Mr. Price was brought front Sandy on Eiler* by Rev. M. B Parouuagian. The brother and «inter of the bride Sumiay very ill, where In* lutd Even suf acted a* lieat man and bridesmaid. The fering from some stomach trouble. Mr. ceremony was in the presence of only Price wan a brother of Mrs. F. Heiney. immediate relative« and Mr. and Mrs. He leaves a step-uiotln-r hen- and two ; Curtis, the latter Mrs. Butlers sister, sisters in Idaho. Burial will Ee nuttk* at and Grandma llia-k who is 87 year* old. Pleasant Home on Friday. The home was very tastefully decorated and after the ceremony a sumptuous wedding dinner was served. Both are estimable young people well known in tiresham. They will re- ! side on their place 21» mile* south of Gresham, where a new house ha* been built. When considering an order for the daily, don’t forget our clubbing offer on page 8. All the dailies FREE—Fascinating Pyrography. 150 page illustrated catalog No. 2 free! Woodard, Clarke A Co., Portland Or. (2 •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• Notice to the Public! J Wish to Announce that to Anyone Purchasing a Cas ket of me I will Furnish Rough Box and Hearse FREE . . . . Mrs. Ida Williams and daughter, Lor menced the erection of a large store building adjoining their present build- ena, of Portland visited relatives here I ing and when completed will install an during the holidays. U|eto-date grocery store in connection A. C. Browning visited hi* folks here with their meat market. during the holidays. Max l>avi* of Sandy was in town on Miss Maud Cleveland, who is a «tü- Monday. dent at the state university at Berkeley, No. 1 California, came home on Tuesday to remain until Friday. Those Little Joys and Sorrows That Make Up Life In a Hamlin who liave been acting as "hello" girls al the local office, have resigned, Mias Stafford to return to her home and Busy Town, Chronicled in Versatile Style I Miss Hamlin to accept a p<«ition with For the Busy Reader. the Pacific Slates company in Portland. Mr. and Mr*. A. II. Gould enterlain- ed the following on Christmas day Mr “ L. and Mrs. C. look, Mr. and Mrs. 11. St. Clair, Mr. Hall. Fred Walker ul Portland ami Miss Esina Adame of LaMa. Miss Violet Gould of Portland P. A. Johnson and wife gave a Christ- waa home over Christmas. dinner for a number of friend*. E. J. Gradin ha* been making exten C. A. Landgren entertained relative* sive improvements to bi* house, having from Washington over Chritmas. 1 built an addition and installed a water K. W. Anderson and wife entertained system. their children over Chriatma*. T. Hensley, the gasoline woodsaw Th* lauiiee Miaaionary Society met witli a large attendance at the home of man, baa been sawing in this vicinity P. A. Sleffanaon last Munday. Rev tin* week. He «ays he will probably lo and Mr*. J. Nordling were present ami cate in Grvtdiam soon. Chas. Johnson ol Montavilla greeted *|H>kv very interestingly on mission*. Mr. and Mr*. W. Hotelson entertained old acquaintances in Gresham un Tues P. N. Almquist and family and C. P. day. MILLINERY PINE Vol. 5. Anyone wanting anythin« In thia line call on FffA.VK H OSTet t. and he will attend to the bualneaa iu the abaence 01 Mr. Emery. B. W. Emery, Undertaker • • NEW YEAR S GREETING pHE HOLIDAY RUSH is past and we are preparing for the season of 1909 and , are prepared to satisfy your every want, whether it be in Drygoods, Shoes, Boots» Men’s Furnishings, Furniture, Crockery, Hardware, Sporting Goods, Farm Imple- ments, Groceries or Feed. The Year 1908 has been a prosperous one for eastern Multnomah—for you and for us, and we take this opportunity to thank our many friends for their patronage during the past year, and wish each and every one of you a 1 A HAPPY NEW YEAR AND PROSPEROUS 19 DEALER IN “Goods of Quality” LEWIS SHATTUCK—",S.