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About Beaver State herald. (Gresham and Montavilla, Multnomah Co., Or.) 190?-1914 | View Entire Issue (Dec. 30, 1910)
Year End Edition, 1910 Join Brown of Rockwood Sture of John Brown Residence of John Brown Boland & Hoffman. This firm has one of their two stores in Rockwood. They own an other store at Tigartville, Mr. Bo land being the resident partner. In two years they have come to the front, having gained the confidence of the people by promptness in de livery and square dealing. J. E. Kettering. The pioneer store of Rockwood was established more than 30 years ago by C. C. Lewis. His successor was A. H. Bell, who sold out a few years ago to J. E. Kettering. The latter is still conducting the business on the original corner, in a more commodious building and is enjoy ing his share of trade, realized by conservative methods and equal con sideration of all his customers. Samuel J. Bliss, Proprietor. The old established blacksmith shop of Rockwood, which he has conducted for nearly 20 years, known all over the cotmty as one thorough ly learned in his trade and vastly accommodating to all. With a thor oughly equipped plant, he is pre pared for all work in his line, and solicits a continuance of the liberal patronage accorded him in the past. The new blacksmith shop fronting John Brown’s store, was erected last year by Walkr Quisenbury. who began his career in Rockwood about five years ago. By good work, fair treatment of his patrons and a vast amount of energy, he has built up a oourishing business that will con tinue to expand with the growth of the community. S BEAVER STATE HERALD PLEASANT VALLEY Powell Valley School Obituary Pleasant Valley is one of the most beautiful little valleys in the state and is situated ten miles east and south of Multnomah county court house, five miles from the city limits of Portland and is four miles distant from the hustling lit tle city of Gresham. The valley proper has an area of about 2000 acres and is almost completely surrounded by pic turesque hills, whose altitude rises from 100 to 1000 feet. These hills afford pro tection from the heavy winds. The soil of the low lands is a rich black loam, especially adapted to the growth of grasses, grains, berries and vegetables. The soil of the uplands and hills is a deep shot loam underlaid with a clay cubsoil, and is adapted for horticultural purposes. The English walnut and the filbert can also be grown here. While the development during the past two years has been wonderfid, much land being cleared, still there are several hnn- dred acres of forest and stump land awaiting the coming of the enthusiastic home builder. Quite a number of our farmers are turning their attention .3 fruit raising to which our soil and climate are well adapted. Among those who have al ready attained gratifying results are Will Richey and J. Z. Olson. Each of them have carried oft’ a number of prizes on their exhibits at the Gresham fair during the past three years. Others who have set out commercial orchards during the past tw'o years are T. R. Berry, A. M. Poppleton, Olson Bros., A.W. Robertson, Jas. Kelly, A. F. Lehman and Lawrence Stevens. The past summer has been one of un usual interest for the valley. Several handsome residences have lieen com pleted and a number of others are near ing completion. The Baptists are add ing a new vestibule and belfry and mak ing other improvements to the church. Indications are that there will lie more building going on here the coming year than done in the past year. It is noted with satisfaction that a number of large t racts of land are being sub-divided. The result of this step will be a much mote rapid development of the country. The county has just completed the ma cadamizing the Foster road through to the county line and the people now have a splendid road ail the way to Portland. There is also a good gravel road leading to Gresham. There is also another one by way of Jenne to Powell Valley. The O. W. P. interurban car line runs across the west side of the valley. We have two stations, Sycamore and Jenne. It is rumored that another line will be built from Sycamore south to the Clack amas river and loop back to Milwaukie or Sellwood, also another one to start from Cedarville anil run up through the north side of the valley. We have two good schools, Pleasant Valley and Rock Creek. Each have two rooms and are well patronized. The grange has a comodious and well equipp ed hall and a memliership of about 60. We also have a well attended church. The town needs a good butcher shop and a blacksmith shop. Lastly we need a lot mon- upright, enterprising people to aid ns in developing the resources of this beautiful little valley. Powell Valley has the reputation of having the most beautiful, best equipped building, and the most mannerly and enthusiastic children of any school outside of Portland. The number on roll at present is 66; average attendance last month was 92 per cent; number neither absent nor late, 34. Powell Valley sent out bar entire eighth grade class last year, all of which are in high shcool at the present, but two. The highest av erage of the class was 95.4 per cent, being made by Mamie Pitts. Those of the class this year are Tekla Shuholm, Walter Erickson, Bertha Pitts, and Ellen Nordling. Though not so many in number, they arc doing splendid work and expect to break the average record of the class last year. You ask, “What is the secret of success in this school?” Told in a few words: Teachers, directors and pupils work together—try it. Fellow-teachers and parents, come and see what we are doing, thereby help us inspire the children and know for yourself. The Principal is Mrs. Ethel Lans- down, and her assistant is Miss Ethel Calkins. Whereas, It has pleased the Al mighty to remove from our midst by death, our esteemed friend and co-worker, O. H. Jenkins, who has maintained at all times a character untarnished and a reputation above reproach, therefore be it Resolved, That in the death of Mr. Jenkins we have sustained the loss of a friend whose fellowship it was an honor and pleasure to enjoy, that we bear willing testimony to his many virtues; that we offer to his bereaved family our heartfelt con dolence, and pray that Infinite Good ness may bring speedy relief to their burdened hearts and inspire them with the consolations that Hope in futurity and Faith in God give even in the Shadow of the Tomb. Resolved, That a copy of these resolutions, properly engrossed, be presented to the family of the de ceased friend. Wm. Ellison, Mayor. C. E. Crell A. O. Anderson Wm. Butler G. O. Dolph E. A. Whitney. Councilmen for Town of Fairview. Jarl’s Kelso Store Growing Among the pioneers of the Sandy R ver country the name of the Jarl Brothers, who have been foremost in all local matters, stands prominent. They were saw mill owners, farmers, post masters, and m rchants. R. E. Jarl is the present manager and owner of the mercantile business. His store is loca ted at Kelso, on the main thoroubfare between Portland, Gresham, Sandy, and Mt. Hood, and at the intersection of other roads, giving him a very fline Bite. The expansion of hie business tells its own story—business integrity. WALKER QUESINBERRY ROCKWOOD, ORE. GENERAL BLACKSMITH Wagon Work Rubber Tires Horeshoeing a Specialty Dealer in Bicycles Courteous Treatment One Price to All Phone Farmers 23x John Brown Rockwood's Leading Merchant INVITES YOUR PATRONAGE ZKICIinAMrC In OREGON’S MOST RELIABLE ASSO- I rA x wLl CIATION8 furnished at moderate rates. Wilt not represent any company unless thoroughly reliable C. SHATTUCK’S LUMBER YARD ROUGH DIMENSION and FINISHING Lumber MOULDINGS LATH SHINGLES Estimates given on large or smalt orders DRAIN TILE and SEWER PIPE Large Stock on band STUMPING POWDER, CAPS and FUSE DUPONT’S Low Freezing, Stock always fresh Phone 3 x 1 Yard at O. W, P Depot C. SHATTUCK