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I Subscription, $1.50 a Year. ORBSHAM, MULTNOMAH CO., OREGON, FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 5, 1909. GRESHAM COUNCIL IN INILRLS1ING SESSION Vol. 5. No. 6. Alva 11 rvs I was the appointed tempor for raising early next seek. All are in vited to attend and see tbe sight. A arily to that position ami Instructed In clean and grade the . I reels where need liberal-sized keg of Jonbson creek ed. nature aqua pure will be distributed, i Tboae who make it a point to travel this remarks on llie need of more and lietter : road or use the bridge u a meeting crosswalks, |>erticularly on Powsll street Makrs War on Unsanitary Con near the school house snd at the M. E. Many Prospective Residents Looking This Way—Houses Very place ar, requested to join in tlie plea«- Citizens Organize to Advance uree of tbe occasion. church. He .aid it was in very bad ditions of Some Parts of the Interests of the En Scarce— Weekly Chronicle oi Many Important and In condition and a discredit Io the town We mentioned in an item two or j tire Community. Our Busy Town. Other improvements to streets were three weeks ago that a Mr. Hall had teresting Events of the Past and Future. proposed, particularly Itotaits avenue, lost a team of horses by drowning in which is in Very hail shape. Pudding river. Mr. Hall lives a couple At an enthusiastic meeting of citizens Thr <irrwliam city council he»l<l forth Then II. Thomas arose and addressed The Grewham < Kl«| Fellow'« inwUtlla* ! inery store and fixtures to Mrs L. A. of miles west of Gresham on the Base ■ representing every part of Pleasant In rrfftilar BM»4on Tuesday evening in the council on the bad and uuasnitary line road. He is a young m».i just get lion ln*l<l Mxtiir<l«y vvroinic wm very i Boon of Salem, who is an experienced ■_ | Valley on Wednesday evening in the council chamlieni u( th«? city ball and conditions of the gulch just above Pow •umiMiiil aim I entertaining. W. H. I milliner. She will establish an up-to- ting a start and the loss was a very e«ri- Grange ball at Sycamore, a movement trau«acted the uaual btnlgrt of mtinici* ell street. He said it was a veritable ous one to him and bis family, so a nun. Taylor oi lx?nte acted a« inntAiling offi date millinery store in the Regner was |ail buaiiwa«. I m *» i «I»« taking action on tire trsp, a menace to health, a »ore spot tar of good friends have concluded to . ’ ~ started that means much for the cer. After the ceremony a l««a»t fit for building, which will be fitted up as soon I i further development of the beautiful «•veral matter» of vital importance to to the town and should be rid of all de circulate a sutacription for him. ______ a king wm »erved in the dining room. as C. Crenshaw vacates. the town Clanahan is ooe of those who will de- i ' ‘i!!’’/ bris immediately. Other places of qiuss- The wedding of H N. JohiiMton »f This meeting resulted in tbe perman .Mayor F. It. Stuart flourhlted th« tionsble Military conditions were also Mrs. John Brown of Rockwood was in vote Some time to thia generous work. ent organization of the Pleasant Valley Have I promptly al M.3>. The roll call mentioned, |«rtl<'ularly the tank of Troti id a Io to Mi«« Olive Pre« ton of town on Wednesday. Indications point to a large sawmill j waa re«|»onded Io by all the city dads Johnson creek on Main street. This iiurllMirt otvured at high noon, Tuesday Dr. Atwood, wife ami daughter were and lumber yard forGresham soon, with i Push Club. The object of tbe Club is al the home ot Mr». Roee Metzger. I to “push” any project that look« to tbe except A FieMhoum? The minutes of place has lievoine the dumping ground in town Monday. employment for many men. An option ' betterment of social or financial condi- the laat meetiug were read and the tor all sorts of trash and tilth. Steps Juath'e Rollin« officiated. The groom is Mrs. T. Meade ia very ill at ber home I has been secured on the Thompson site c tione in that community. Particular naniea <»f tlie commitlr«»« ami detri will lie taken to put a stop to thia at a popular yming man of Troutdale and here. I on Johnson creek by a large company j attention will be paid to securing new ment» made known. The resignation om-v, Co-operation with the council in con a La bio for that district and the bride Rev. R. L. l.annig of Everett, Wash, ; who Mill protably locate here. I hzme-builders and belter roads. of Stuart a» muncihnan ua« areepted thia matter wiU promote the general an eatiinable youn» lady well known There will be a school entertainment and Alva llrvel receive! thr av|a>int* I health and eleanllnees of the whole here, her parent« being protninei nl r<*»i- visited at the home of hie uncle, J. H. Some roads in that vicinity have in in the Grange ball on Saturday night, tlie past been somewhat neglected by The H om on Monday. ment to till the utvexpired term of Mr. | town. Where you find a clean, Military dent» of the Hurlburt district. An oyster supper will lie the County Board, but in the future Ktuart. The naiuea and memlirr» of j town, there you tlml a prosperous town, Herald and a boat ut friend» extend C. L. Crenshaw has commenced tbe February 13. served from 4 to 8 p. m. The program committer» follow : Way» ami Mean«, ; contented people ami a town envied and Iteal withe». erection of a building 20 x 3tJ ft. adjoin- commencing at 8 p. m., will have refer they will have no opportunity to forget Ifowitt, Hhattuck and Michrl; Health' l>atterned after by other towns. tbe town hall. ence to three interesting events—tbe that Sycamore is on tbe map, if only a A case in pending in the local piatire and l oiter, .Michvll, I level and Thoma» ; It was also ordered that all walks court that ia considered a very import Chase St. Clair is now able to be up Lincoln centennial, Oregon's fiftieth small part of the energy displayed al anniversary of statehood and Valentine the meeting is expended in tbe right Htrrrla and I'uldic Way», Thoma», | must lie made to conform to the street ant one to potato dealers and growers, and around again. day. Entertainment free, supper pro direction. Howitt ami Nhattuck; Fir» and Wat* level. The walk in (rout of the Central tine Grande, a commission merchaut of Fred Lantz has moved to tbe Cinder ceeds to help pay for piano. er, Shattuck, llrvel and Fivldhouor ; I hotel end the stc|Hi leading to The Her Tlie fact that Grant N. Sager has been Portland, has brought suit to recover cottage on Powell street. chosen president of the Club is another Public Prv|M-rty, llrvel. .Michel and ald office being re|s>rted as not conform 8:.*5<) damages from Kd. Spalin, claiming J. Johnson of Damascus was a caller Ftoldhouae. llrrt Thoma» wa< ap|»oinl- ing hi this requirement. The Annual Business Meeting of tbe <“tor ,n iw Mr ,s one 01 that Spebn sold 3Ut) sacks of potatoes to on Tuesday. od Firr Chief. He appointed Fd. <>•- i . Alva w.._ _ _____________ Gresham Library Association will be the pioneers of the X alley ami has al- (level deserves the support snd another |>er«>n that he had bargained Deputy sheriff Miles of Oregon City lield on Friday evening February IV, in ways shown a public spirited interest in burn, Pert Metcgrr ami Cha». Merrill commendation of all law abiding citi- for. The case comes up for trial next passed through here Wednerday on bis the Reading Room for tbe purpose of any good movement that should lie an a»al»taut chief«. xan» for thr «taml hr lia» taken for law week. way to Aims where be went to appre electing four directors and transacting example to all good eRizena. In fact, Conaidera<»le di»ru»»ioti wai given to en fortement, r»prcially the ordinance» other business. Mrs. Nellie Wirtz wan called to Forest hend Wm Harding, known as “Cougar the fire department and Chief Thoma» regulating the aaluon. Hr atatrd that his name at the head of any organiza said that be proposed to Instruct thr gambling in tl a aaloons bail bssn re- (¡rove last week bv the illness and Bill" and brought him down the same tion is guarantee of good faith ; . ... .... iH.rtni t«> him ami that iniuors were fre- GRESHAM HIGH SCHOOL NOTES Tbe vice-president T. R. Berry, is a buslnraa mrti io the ascreU of tire fight- ote„ o| üie pl^ II, thought the death of her father, W. L. Wagner an evening and took him to Oregon City, Mid-year examinations have been tbe gentlemen wlio believes in going after log aa well as several other improve- I matter should receive careful attention, old time aettler, well known throughout where he ia wanted on a small offense : order of business this week. Some of The tnenla to ths present system, the nrcl Hhaltuck said that inasmuch aa the Oregon. He waa 86 yeats of age. Help the city council make Gresham the pupils are exempt however, having what you want and not stopping short funeral took place Sunday and waa al- otwlmh Tim llrral.l baa urgcl I,..,,, tbe cleanest town in Oregon. Repair made a general average of HO per cent of attainment. Enough said, that there etrictiona at first, the council should now ‘ tended by the grand children from this are thing« be “waata ’’ time to time your walks, clean out tbe alleyways, or better. see that they were rigorously enforced. place. Attendance in the high school has E. 8. Jeune, treasurer, is too well The reporta from standing committees The committee on Public Prouerty burn the rubbish. If you don't they been exceptionally good this semester. known to need introduction He is also occupied considerable time and brought was mstrmterl to report on the advisa Miaa Edna llatnlin visited the home will so let's tie up and doing. The senior class of eight, for instance, a pioneer and has always been ready to forth many remarks from the «tv fath bility ¡1 leasing or purchasing property folks Sunday. She has again been pro for a pound. Several bills were passed R. Bunlick of Modelia, Minn., an old liad but two absentees one month, none aid in the advancement of eastern Mult ers. Michel reported the examination upon and ordered paid. Adjournment moted, thia time from the long distance acquaintance of A. Meyers, is a guest at at all in the following months and the fourth month only those unavoidable nomah coonty. of the treasurer's books complete and follower). central to the messenger department ot the home of Mr. and Mrs. Meyers this : on account of tbe severe weather. W. U. Moore, tbe secretary, and B. W. correct to date. On Wave and Means, The actions of the council should lie the Pacific Slates Telephone office in j j week. Mr. Burdick thinks very favor Several changes will occur in the high Potter, sergeant-at-arms, are progress U e need a Portland. b hat tuck moved that an ordinance lie commended and upheld. ably of Oregon, especially this part. He school classification beginning with next ive busineas men of Sycamore, and are introduced, creating tlie office of street general clean up, this the council has ordered. We need more ami lietter George Ix*,lie Jr. visited the home is looking for a goes! business location week. Botanv takes the place ot book commissioner and affixing his duties, cross walks, this they have ordered ami keeping just completed by the freshmen ever ready with energy or funds in belp- (oiks here laat Friday. He is now head and may locate here. and it will also take the place of physic ing tbe good cause. power, and salary The motion carried. they have ordered that the saloons be electrician for the Hill railroad out of Five directors, Messrs. Tröge, C. F. The Herald office has just delivered a al geography in the sophomores' studies Michel cams to ttio front with a few kept under dose surveillance. Portland. lot of finely printed stationery to 8. E. and they will also take up geometry in Kesterson. E. Kelly, Taylor and Wm. Chilcote, were named to aid tbe officers place ol algebra. The juniors will study lx>wis Metzger dropped in for a few Toepelman, tbe enterprising potato solid geometry instead of plane geomet in the work. Various committees will be formed minutes laat week. He informed ns buyer of Gresham. ry- Ed. Johnson has moved to the All interest is now in the debate ne^.- •his week and by the date of the next that Louis, who is attending Cornell < ► Friday at The Italics, between the high meeting. February 10, at 8 p. m., work university, is making excellent progress 8. B. Johnson home on Roberts avenue. school of that place and Gresham. We be in full swing. Tbe charter member Medley Program by school at Grange and that he will graduate this term. list will remain open for one week in expect to win. Rah ! for G. H. 8. Oyster The Literary Society of tbe Gresham order to give all who wish, an oppor J. N. Campbell, the Orient merchant, hall, Saturday eve, Feb. 13. tunity to get in on tbe ground floor. supper from 4 to 8. Program free, High School has given several very in was seen on our streets Tuesday. Honorary membership has been pro teresting programs during tbe term. Tom Snashall is recovering we are George Preston was down from his Next Fndav the regular business meet vided (or and applications may be ad glad to learn. Although «till very weak ing will be held and at that time tbe dressed to W. U. Moore, Secretary Eagle Creek domain Saturday. Pleasant Valley Push Club, Sycamore. he shows signs of rapid improvement. following program will be rendered. Vacant houses are scarce io Gresham, Instrumental Solo - Be»sie Howitt The infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. why? Because. the supply does not Address—Abraham Li neo 1» - Mary Hansen Grand Ball at Sandy. equal the demand. Thia week several Joseph Bramball, Josephine May, aged Vocal Solo ... Ethel Merrill • • • • John Liltlvpagv of Lents families have beeu looking for houses to six months, died of indigestion, Tues Essay Ix>vers of the Art of Itancing are to - - Harold Wilson The funeral Recitation rent. Thia indicates the continual rap day, Feb. 2 at 6:30 a. m. Selection .... Male Quartette be treated to a ball at Junker’s Hall, Will Now Be Found Across the Street id growth of the town and indications was held from tbe Methdist church on Exaggeration - - - Dan Lynch Sandy on the evening of February 13th. Wednesday afternoon by Rev. Paiouna- Vceal Solo are that thin will continue. . • - Jennie Metsger Good management is assured since from Former Location gian. Internment was in the local ceme Debata Resolved, That Cabinet Members Frank McGugin and Earnest I eaf have Howitt A Compeny's new building Should Have Seats and the Right to tery. The floral tributes on the little Speak in Congress .... the matter in charge. Everybody in will lie ready for occupancy early next one's last resting place were many and Affirmative Maude Michel and Guy Matthews We will Continue to Carry a Full Line of Drugs, week. Negative Stella Roper and Bert Hoss vited. Tickets, 75 cent«. beautiful. The grief-stricken parents Patent Medicines, Olla, Stationery, News An error occurred in these columns have the sympathy of tbe entire com Stand, Etc., Etc, last week when it was announced that munity. Mine Lillian Hinder was improving. Mrs. Clyde looney, daughter of Mr. It should of lieen Mias lama. and Mrs. Lindsey Hale, pioneers of Mm. Norma Ott, nee Cross, a former Clackamas county, died suddenly at ber i typo at this office. returned from a year home in Estacada Wedneaday. 8he was spent in New York last week and made a member of Rev Parounagian'a church Fresh. Large Assortment. Good Values. Prompt Attention us a pleasant call on Tuesday. She in- during his pastorate there andean active [ formed us that she had a beautiful baby worker ever since. He will perform the ♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦ -FULL LINE OF daughter and that she is getting along last sad rites over this beautiful young nicely. Notions, Boots, Shoes, Crockery, Etc life, brought to so early an end, Friday Paul Dunn and his nephew, Joe, were at Estacada. callers here on Monday. Mr. Pugh and family of lebanon have Better See Ü9 Before Buying We are entering our fourth year as a financial institution of Zeek Beers was down from Cottrell taken possession of the Allen cottage in He will form a He says things are Thompson addition. Gresham and it is our earnest desise to be of more service and on Wednesday. booming in that locality, much clearing partnership with Dr. Thompson in a make this a greater year for the community. going on and real estate is “looking up." real estate company. PUSH CLUB fOR PLEASANT VALLEY ANOTHLR BIG ROUND UP Of GRESHAM LOCAL NEWS AND PERSONALS BROUGHT IN THIS WEEK Removal Notice! The Mt. Scott Drug Go BIG STOCK OF NEW VALENTINES OUR FOURTH YEAR F. B. STUART & CO Did you ever stop to think? Of the many opportunities that a tanking Institution puts within your reach" 1. It nrotecta your money by placing it immediately under “Burglary" and ••Hohl Vp” insurance, relieving you train all care and worry. 2. It lends you money. 3. It lends money to the very man from whom you seek work or trade 4. It givea you advice and assistance free of coat. 5. It offer« von a place of safe deposit for even «mall sums, which, if persistently saved, will eventually develop into a snug balance 6. It will aaai«t you in placing your money where it will be safely and profitably invested. Good standing at the Bank establishes your credit in the community. These things are worth thinking about. You see a man who is getting out of the rut, getting ahead, making some progress, full of hope and energy—ME IS TME MAN WITH A BANK ACCOUNT. FIRST STATE BANK t G PE. SHAM, Main Street. GreMiam Ed Osburn, our genial blacksmith re ports business very good at present. By the way, a visit to his shop will prove of interest to our citizens and you will find Mr. Osburn very courteous and willing to show you around. There you will And all the latest improvements, modern machinery and appliances for turning out high-grsde wood and iron work—all driven by power too. His horse shoers are always busy these days as well as the skilled workmen in the other departments. Conductor Blaufus of tbe O. W. P. is moving hie family into the Johnson cot tage on Main street. »♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦»♦♦♦»»»»»»♦♦»♦♦♦»♦»♦♦♦♦♦»»»»»»ff IHMH Oscar Harteon was arrested Wednes day by tbe marshal for drunkeneea and brought before Police Judge Roberta on Thursday and plead guilty. He was fined in default of which be must serve two days in jail * Several Gresham people attend ed the commencement exercises of tbe Port ♦ land high school on Wedneaday evening when Miss Ruby Emery graduated. Arthur Fieldhoues is engage! in plas The old folks pedro club met at tbe tering at Boring. home of F. B. Stuart Wednesday and Mr*. Grace Metzger has purchased a had a delightful time. Mrs. R. R. Carl ♦ millinery store at Arleta and took pos son and Cbaa. Merrill made the highest ♦ sesion this week. Mrs. Maxey is assist score. ♦ ing her. The new bridge across Johnson creek Mm. F. B. Stuart has sold b«r millin- leading to Greeham Butte will be ready 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 . . . . Anyons wsntlnt anything In thl« line rail on FWa.Vk WTXSTEZ.Z amt be will attend to the butine«« in the atevnev oi Mr. Emery. B. W. Emery, Undertaker