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About Beaver State herald. (Gresham and Montavilla, Multnomah Co., Or.) 190?-1914 | View Entire Issue (March 19, 1909)
/ ><7 a KT Vx c~ BEAVER STATE HERALD / * ps Subscription, $1.50 a Year. KOSEBROOK WILL DIRECT THE BAND ^G resham L O re X? GRESHAM. MULTNOMAH CO.. OREGON. FRIDAY. MARCH 19. 1909 Aicusrr ol Hr*. S. I. Fills Ketuts Vol. 5. No. 12 New Koad to Be Opened near Cleone MULTNOMAH POMONA GRANGE MEETING CALLED HOLDS ROUSING BIG MEETING EOR TUESDAY The IIera|«l is in receipt of a stale* . Cleone, Oregon. March 16, 11* *J— Un tneiil, aign«*<| by Eli lltnlille twtore wit* March 31st there will come before the n«*NNrs, which entirely vindicwtes the County Court a petition for a road, to Rev. H. F. Pitts of any criminal or mm * •tart al the intersection of the Sandy picioua conduct, and prove« that th«* Rond with County Koad No. 5HV (ordin r«M«*nt aerioua charges brought against arily known »• the Duck lane Road) New Officers Installed and Twenty-two New Members Initiated Best Musical Director on the him, in connection with a |IO,<M)O dam and run to the Columbia river, along Citizens and Business Men Will Coast Secured by Gresham age suit, were wholly unfounded nn<l Try to Collect the Scattered the line between the Sun-Dial Ranch —Passes Resolutions Asking State Grange to Thor Concert Band — Permanent untrue. The llerahl is pleaned to know 1 and the J. Lusher ranch Forces of Commercial Club— oughly Investigate Constitutional Convention. All freeholders approached have tx.cn Home Acquired — Series of that the cas« has been diNiiiisnrd an<l it New Officers to be Elected— is believed the following statement will more than willing to sign the petition, • Concerts lor Summer. Time Now Ripe for Action. pul all matlera in their right light and Multnomah Pomona (¡ran'’»* met at nate grange and also to work for the and the genera) opinion seems to be close the unfortunate affair: that the road will be a great benefit to • iiinliMin mi Wednesday of tills week. rduction of state du«*s to the national Portland, Ore., March 15, —To 11 the fieople living in «-astern Multno •’Th« l«*»l in hutir U m > gixsi (or <ir«*wh* A cal) 1> ms been issue«! for a meeting The «•4'si‘ion was mi intereatmg one from grange to 80 |>er cent of the prêtent Whom 11 .May Concern Having larguo mah county. Not only will it afford a ot the (irt-sham Commercial and l»evel- am,” »«» tl»«« I huh I latys say nn<l they hi* a suit against R«*v. K. F. Pitts fur start to finish. An unusually large num- rate," was bait. However’ it was the mean* of «hipping by boat, but it will opment League which is about to awake lrml |4) live up |4> 1!. Wit El tills MN allrg«-«l alienation of my wife’s a fl «ft ions | her were in attendance. sentiment of the meeting that the latter lie much ueed by pleasure seekers. , from its kmg perirxl of slumber. The their ideal the <$r««shniii Uoncrrl Im id I trum m«*. an«! having, as I now Ijehcve, The morning aeaaion was given over part slioul'l stand but in the excitemeut pro|MmrN t«» treat the public to the very wronged Brother PitlM in so doing, 1 I«» reports an«l the presenting of resolu of the moment was ov«*rlooked. Our There is no other road to the Columbia call is from the president, D. 8. John- beat «»Llainable in the lino «>( music. hereby make the following statement to tion*. The afternoon work consisted of deh-gates to the state «-i nvention are re- tietween Corbet station and the Penin son, «nd the purpose of the meeting is the public Then* were not sufficient They have obtained the serviewa <»( |>. grounds for my action; 1 a<tv«i upon the installation «>f officers for the next queatad to note this and draft a resolu sula, a distance of "M miles. to elect officers for the ensuing year and The completion of the proposed road try to infuse new life into the urganiza- <’. |&o«rbbM>k, •>! Portland, the cor unfounded reports mid without inveali* two years, Past-master J. J. Johnson tion to cover the point. *net player and muiiral director on the gallon, but later the circumstance which acting as installing officer ami Master Napoleon Davis presente«! a resolution will satisfy a long felt want. That it ! tion. was the iountlaliun ol th«* report has has not been constructed before is due < «> mn I. Mr K>NH*lir<Mik was leader of been The meeting will be held Tuesday «*xplaiiir«l to my vntir«* nuti*fa* lion, Black of Woodlawn us Master. Mrs. calling for the reduction of mileage the tamoiiN Innocent I'«nd al the I.«* win I now wish to way that Brother Pitts J. W. Townsend of Fairview assisted as allowed delegates to the state grange. to the fact that the proper methode evening, March 23d, in the town hall A Clark Centennial, and in now director has al was a d«*|M>rted himself as a Chris conductor. The new officers are: Na After some discussion Mr. Davis accept have not been used in putting the mat and nut only members, or those who of the Portland Symphony nrchaalra tian gentleman in and about my fam poleon Davis of Fairview, master; Ray ed proposed amendments and it went ter through, aud not enough pressure were member« of the league, bnt also T<» my kimwhtlg«« be was never has been exerted on those with wLom all citizens of this community are in He will meet with the Imnd once a week ily. alone with my wile at any time. I (till ol Russellville, overseer; Mrs. M. through a" follows: and instruct them in q •!»<«■ rt work. should have inv«*wtigat<Mi the reports M. Eaton of Evening Star, secretary; Whereas, The master of the Oregon the power lies to sanction the construc vited to be present. The band has n I no aeciired a |wr- which I heard I* I ore taking tuy action W. E. Craswell of .Multnomah, treasur- state grange in report for the year end tion. Many citizens have indicated their manent Imine, having lra«<*d the Met«* I wish to say further that my wile has i} The right of way has been promised intention to be present. It looks as if ing May 1WO8, reported that the ex J er; Donald Feury of l«nt., steward; not given me grounds fur »uMpvcting ger hall tor their rscluNlve us«*. It is either her character or that of Reverend , E. C. Huffman of Rii.xedville, aosi.tant penses of holding the state grange were bvj. I.uscher and the Sun-Dial inter some action could now be taken to put planned to hold a aeries <•( entertain* Pitts And, moreover, a« soon a» I ests and it remains with the county to the league on its feet again and make it steward; Mrs. J. W. Shattuck of l.rrali- in exc«*«» of the income and recommend inrnta ami (Unices during the year, the heanl the facta in the case 1 hastened to do the rest. Those who are promoting a real factor in the development of the ed strict economy; therefore, lie it am, chaplain; Mrs. Jennie Kroneolwrg first to l*r a dance on April ikl, al which withdraw the suit against Mr. Pitts. New Resolved, That Mnltnomah County the affair are quite certain that success city and surrounding country. time la»th the band and large orchestra I greatly regret my action in this ol 1‘lea.nnt Valley, lecturer; Mrs. Cra.- Pomona Grange favors an amendment will attend their efforts. We hope so at officers should be elected to head the matter. Higued, E li H i oi » i k . well of Multnomah, Pomona ; Mrs. Hue will furnish music. The |M»pular price l«*ast. club, officers with whom every member Witnesses D. M. Cathey, W. N Wendle of Woodlawn, Ceres; Miss Ras- to the by-laws of the state grange, re of 75 cent« a couple will l>r charge«! and Coff«*r. will co-operate. ducing the rate of mileage paid state mussen ol Columbia, Flora ami Mrs. The lecturer, Mrs. Kronenberg, pr«x a« in all cases the proceeds go entirely to Gresham needs this league. Many grange representatives from 5 cents per F. H Crane of Rockwocal, lady assist sent«-d a short program, introducing smaller communities have their I>evel- the improving of the Imnd, buying suits, mile to 3 cents per mile. Provided that ant steward and Fred Benfield, gate- which was a talk on the alcohol lamp ‘ opment leagues or Push clubs. Much instruments, etc. No member of the representatives wlio are compelled to keeper. I by Messrs. Garnett. Green and Huff gotxi could be done by the league during band is paid lor Ins services. Following the installation there were pay a greater rate than 3 cents shall be man. Mr. Wright gave a short talk and The ban«! in coni|»osed «>1 about a large nurnla-r of resolutions acted re-inibiir»e«i by the state grange for J. J. Johnson made a few remarks for the coming season, both in securing members, eight of whom have Iwwn , upon. Ray Gill presented several reso- such excess per mile. 2nd. That the the welfare of the order. Mr. Byers of new settlers ari.l adding new industries. added this year. It lias Urn organised ' lutiona, the first referring to the Const!- per diem of representatives to the state Fairview sang and a quartette from All should unite harmoniously in a cam ' II X less than tv> years, but «luring that under the auspices ol the • ’ tutional Convention, to the following grange be increased (rum $1 to $2 per Fairview rendered some excellent music. paign to make a greater, better and time lias purchased and pan! for aU*ul Much credit is due Gresham grange more beautiful Gresham. da*. GRI S|| IM CONCERT BAND « , effect: |WO worth of inatrumentn and uniforms. The question of what to do w ith mem for the courteous treatment extended | Many settlers are pouring into Oregon Constitutional Convention. and the fine dinner served. The re Il hi considered one of the l»esl amateur bers who wishol to l>e dropped was mark was made that the dinner was the now while the low rates are on. How Whereas, The last legislature passe<i l*an<ls m the slate and lias always given brought up by Mr. Darnall. Motion t btsl yet. Perhaps it would not l-e safe j many will hear about Gresham? or be ' a resolution referring to the people the was made to instruct our delegates to to say more but local cooks surely did ' made to feel that they are wanted here? general satisfaction. The I maiu I has come to stay. In fact, ' question of whether or not they w ished prosent a resolution to the state grange themselves great credit. or be welcomed if they should come? GKHSIIAM, ORT Pomona will meet in June with Lents it is a husinea« inslitution of our grow r to call a constitutional convention, ami Attend this meeting. Lend your sup favoring an amendment to ths by-laws grange. port to this forward movement. i Wlie.eas, The p«x,ple of Oregon have ing citv. It is sel(-sup|M>rling and pro* so that paid-up members may be drop- • no need of such an expensive eonven- greasivr. Much of its success is «Inc to p«sl immediately on request. A motiou ' tion, having by a hard tight established was made presenting the resolution that the untiring efforts of Dr. Ott, who it and maintained the initiative and refer- the band leader Arthur Fieldhouse is it was the sense of this grange that the rendutn, the direct primary, the right president. (iraml March at 8 p. in. M unir legislative appropriation to the Agricul of recall and virtual direct «dection of Already active preparations are under by the Kami and a large, well tural college should receive the approv way for weekly open-air concerts hi their United States Senators aud are by trained Orchestra, Hall well al ol the grange. The discussion was Gresham during the suiinner and also : the continued use of these reforms, for a tiig Fourth of July celebration for lighted and heated, Under our almost entirely in favor of the college That’s the verdict the many people who have visited our new steadily educating themselves to meet which there will I m * two I «nd*. The own management and the vote was unanimous. store the opening week passed. That they appreciate good goods the responsibilities placed upon them, boys are actively rngag«*«l In carrying Resolutions of res;*ct to the memory i out this work and should lx* assisted by and and our low “cash prices” is shown by our large sales which of John 11. Hurlburt were read and I every business man and citixvti. Wl>er«>as, The «‘xatnple and progress have GREATLY EXCEEDED OUR EXPECTATIONS. People accept«sl . TICKETS, GENTLEMEN, 75c made lor reform in this state is induc buy w here they get the best, and after inspecting our store de Memorial to Bro. John H. Hurlburt. LAINES, TREE For any implements, whatever you ing other states to follow our example, In the death of Bro. John H. Hurl cide that this is the place. Our method of "Buying and Selling need call on I. C. H omi I. agent, Gresh ♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦# thereby endangering power of political burt we feel that we have lost one of for Cash” enables us to sell at lower prices than anywhere in am. busses, cor,airations and trusts who .«-e our beat friends. His high ideals won in such progms the end of their lawless for him the respect of every member of the county because, we have no bookkeeping, no expense in col and deniuralismg practices, and lecting bills, which the credit dealers have. They must advance our noble Order. He was always a Whereat, Such a «-«invention wouhl good and safe counsellor. With the the price of their stock to meet these extra expenses, so you see iqieii the way tor an attack u;>on these grange his strong character and broad ! Buy here where "cash prices” rule. measures by the insertion of "jokers" j principles are worthy of the highest i YOU pay these expenses. ¡[ Handle« Everything needed for the kitrhen and table—That's us! We and other reactionary features or by , > have sel«x'ted our stock with care, selected only the tri'sliMt »lid best, praise. the refusal even to refer the constitu- < > ami Mil them right Honest meamre and g.-xl g.mds is our motto. His labor on earth is ended but he ¡J that's why (axiple come to us for (iriH-erivs when they want the best. | tion so prepared to the people lor their leaves an enduring monument in the < > Full linos ot Flour, Cereals, Sugars, Spices, Flavoring Extracts. Canntsl ratification ; therefore, be it Don’t buy old ami out of date goods exemplification of the true principles We »re headquarter» for all high • ’ Fruits, Canned Meats, Teas, Coffees, Confectionery, Etc., Etc. Try us. Resolved by Multnomah County Po of manhotsi as expressed in the grange. 1 when you can get frveh. choice, giHxis grade flour, and cereal» Our stock is complete. We have good qualities j* CCCfVC For the garden, field or Hower l««*.i, in bulk or package. mona Grange in session aaaembled at as well as in his public relations, there- I here at lower prices. We have a large assortment of everything you ,, "The kind that grows.” Our seeds arc grown from the from $1.15 up to $1.35. i Gresham, that we hereby express our fore be it n<*ed and our prices the lowest. Ixxik i > ULLlzV choicest stock and put up by men who know their bust- i desire to have this question thoroughly at thew 'cash prices. ' Resolved, That Multnomah County 1 i I ness. If you want early vegetables and lots of 'em you must have good ! investigate«! by tht* State Grang«* and Pomona Grange deplores bis death, , i seeds. Get your »«x-d, of us. Fruit Sugar, 17 lbs. for.............. $1.00 The highest grade Hour on the mar , ask that they take a definite stand upon even though we know his work for our I Bwt Sugar, 18 lbs. for. 100 ket. made from hard wheat. Not 2 Cans ol Best Corn ..... 15c 1 this queation so that the people may Order shall forever live in our mem- , made by the Trust. Other stores 2 Cans of Tomatoes..... 15c sell inferior brands at $1 45 and *1.50 j know the position of the grange. ories. We bow in submission, believ 8 Bars of Star 25c Another on dues presented butdefeat- ing the grave to b«' a gateway to the PRICES ON FEED Main Street. (Ireaham 2 lbs High-grr ....__ 35c All kinds of smoked and salt fish at ed. read: Whereas, The shortage ol realiration of higher than earthly re- Shorts, per ton........................... $29.>0 much lower prices than elsewhere. per sack........................... 1.15 i funds among our subordinate granges ) ward. Bran, per ton............................... 27.30 | throughout ihe state is handicapping Resolved, That these resolutions be I per sack........................... 85 I their efforts to build their own balls spread upon our records and a copy sent . Barley, per ton............................ 31.00 and purchase proper regalia an«l sup to the Beaver State Herald for publica We have bought in large quantities, per sack.......................... 1.10 plies, thereby discouraging our mem tion. which enables us to put this seed on R. P. R asmvsskn the market at very low prices. bars ami chea;>ening the order in the A. F. M ili kr All Kinds of Garden Seeds Clover 8eed, No. 1, per lb 12Sc N acoi . son D avis eyes of the public; therefore, l>e It full Line of Garden and field fools Clover See«!. No. 2, per lb ......... 11 Sc A committee consisting ot J. D. 1-ee, Resolved, That it is the sense of the "CONTINUOUS GROWTH IS PROOF OF SATISFACTORY SERVICE" Multnomah County Pomona Grange Mrs. McKay and Mr. Darnall, was ap- that we favor the following change to pointed to draft resolutions of respect our state grange by-laws : Fixing mini to the memory of Thomas N. Snashall, DEPOSITS LOANS DATE mum dues at 15 cents per mouth for deceasel. FOR FARM PRODUCE THIS WEEK The master appoints«! A. F. Miller, $ 9,071.11 $ 3,299.31 each member in all the grange ami Mrs. March 16, 1906 J. W. Shattuck and Mrs. Julia Butter, per roll, making no change in the amount remit 65 and 70c 35,353.45 21,173.42 ted to the state grange from tlie subor Ashcraft a committee on finance and Egfcs, per dozen, March 16, 1907 21c a committe«' on by-laws consisting of i Veal, per lb., - 67,556.37 30,675.95 dinate granges. 10 and 10 l-2c March 16, 1908 Thorp, Snashall and Ihtrnall was also I A third resolution by Mr. Gill: per lb., 9 1-2 and 10c 80,914.56 56,728.16 Resolved. That we favor a change in appointed. The afternoon's program Hogs, March. Ift, 1909 Beef, per lb., closed with a solo by Mrs. O. J. Brown. - 4 and 4 l-2c I the state grange by-laws as follows: ' That no «lues tic re«nitte«l to the state : The evening session procx-ded to the Mutton, per lb., 5 and 5 l-2c Lawrence Hides, per lb., grange upon delinquent members until initiation of candidates. - 8c With a 35% Cash Reserve We Solicit Your Business. the same shall have pai«i up. Thia was Craswell, Roes Manarv, Mary Pram, Chickens, per lb., 15 and 16c J. F. Murphy arid wue, Mrs. Sadie O. 4% Interest Paid on Time Certificates. carried by a good majority, but Ins fourth, Resolved that we petition our Dunbar, Eva Rued, Orville Manary, representative to the national grange F. W. lAsley ami wife, W. B. Parsons to work for the adoption of a plan and wife, Lottie Davis, Theo. Brugger, whereby sulsirdinate granges may re Maud Zimmerman, E. Everetts. Mrs. ceive a hall building loan from the W. H. Addis, Mrs. Grace Huffman, • * y “THE MOT IN QUALITY AND QUANTITY” S. Hyatt an«l wife and Mr. Cav G PE SHAM, _ national grang«' for an amount equiva John anaugh were duly taken through the Li lent to such ns that us«»! by a subordi- Pomona degree. 7~ mm ~*f r T ¿ I * WM mm j BIG DANCE I METZGERS HALL i SAT. EVE. APRIL 3 i — I GOOD GOODS-LOW PRICES ;;A MODERN GROCERY Groceries Elour and Feed ’ Princess Flour $1.35 F. B. STUART & CO. 1 WATCH US GROW/ Very Best Clover Seed WE ARE PAYING THE FOLLOWING PRICES FIRST STATE BANK HOWITT & CO'S. CASH STORE Powell Street, - - Gresham. Ore