I ENTS, MULTNOMAH CO., OREGON, THURSDAY, APRIL 25, 1912.
SuLiscription, $1.00 a Year.
No. 16
VOTING CONTEST INAUGURATED
BY THE BEAVER STATE HERALD
ROOSEVELT WiNS IN OREGON
PRIM ARY-LAFOLLETTE SECOND
tight Hundred Dollars in Valuable Prizes To he Given
Away Io I he Young Ladies of Lents And
Surrounding Territory
Taft is a Poor Third-Selling Wins Decisive Victory
Over Bourne—Wilson is Democratic Choice
-Dr. Harry Lane For Senator
Capital Prize $425.00 Upright Eilers Piano—First prizes
three beautiful diamond rings -Second prizes three scholarships
in the Holmes Business College, Portland Oregon Third prizes
three ladies gold watches, and other prizes will be given to the
young ladies of Lents and surrounding territory. Contest opens
tomorrow April 26, at 8 A. M., and closes Saturday June 15,
1912 at 11 P. M.
*
Vol. 10.
The Beaver Htate Harald today In
augurate.! the greatest nawspnper con
test ever held ill this section, as a re
sult of which one $125.01) upright Eilers
Piano, three Diamond Kings, Three
Hchularshi|Mi In llolincs Business Col
lege Portland Oregon, Three Ladies
Gold Watches and numerous other
prises will lie given to the young ladies
of Lenta and surrounding territory.
Thia is not a bvauly or a popularity
contest, the prises will la* awarded
solely upon merit, the candidates who
devote ttie most time and do the best I
work will lie the victors. THE RACE
IH NoT T<i Illi: Hl l;<Tlftt ALONE
Bl I TO nil Al i IVE, nil. \ lol-
LANT, THE HARD WORKING. Auv
young lady can win one of these prises
if she puts a little effort forward dur I
|
ing the next sixty days.
TOM WORD TO
ENTER RAGE
Former Sheriff Tom Word
Says He Will Accept Nom
ination—To Wage Vigor
ous Campaign.
<110 l’IONlt«
PASSES AWAY
President United States
Republican______ Thetxiore Roosereit
Democrat__________ Woodrow Wilson
United States Senator
Republican...... .................... Ben Selling
Democrat________ __ ____Harry l«ane
Congressman, First District
Republican___________ W. C. Hawley
Democrat
____ __ Robert G. Smith
Congressman, Second District
Republican
......... N. J. Sinnott
Democrat____________ J. H. Graham
Congressman, Third District
Republican_________ A. W. Lafferty
Democrat______________ M. G. Munly
Secretary of State
Republican ..................... Ben W. Olcott
Democrat ________ —___John B. Ryan
Justice of Supreme Court
Republican
-________ Robert Eakin
Democrat______________ R. J. Slater
Dairy Commissioner
Republican__________ John D. Mickle
Democrat _____ William Schultnerich
Railroad Commissioner
Republican______ Clyde B. Aitchison
Democrat ___________ Lew Anderson
Declaring he would closeup gambling,
put all saloons and roadhouses out of
business thst operated contrary to the
George Spring, Many Years
law and that he purposed to run the of
fice cleanly and efficiently, former Sher
a Lents Resident Died
iff Tom Word, who was nominated tor
April 22 -Was 72 Yean
sheriff by the Ik*mocractic party at Fri
day's primaries, announced Monday
Old.
that he was in the race and intended to
| wage a vigorous campaign for office,
j says the Journal.
Gcorgc Hpring, father of Postmaster
"The Democrats nominated me for
G. W. Hpring, ami an Oregon Pioneer,
sheriff ilespite the fact my name was not
died In this city, April 22, at the home
on the ballot," said Word. "They kept
of his daughter, Mrs Fab-r, Deivased
after me to enter the race, long before
was 72 years old and had been ill for
the primaries, but I felt that I couldn’t
many months
leave my business. I did npt seek the
Portland.—Under the first presiden-
The funeral services were conducted
nomination, but now that I am in the i tial preference primaries held in Ore-
HOW IO WIN.
| Wednesday afternoon from the f-ents
fight, I shall fight to win.
i gon Roosevelt was the choice of the
Any young lady who desires to enter j Evangelical church, and the remains
Copyright by American Pm
"In n-gard to enforcing the laws, I Republican voters, with Senator La
thia contest anil win one ol the valu- i were laid to rest in Mt. Scott Park cetn-
will run the office just as the statutes Follette a good second. President
able prises offered should see that her I i-tery.
The wrvices ami interment
direct, if I am elected. No man could Taft was a bad third in the race, both
name is sent to the contest department. werr attended in a Issly by local mem-
THEODORE ROOSEVELT.
do more and none could do less. By in Portland and the state at large.
All that is necessary to win a prise is | lien» of the A F At A. M. and I. O. 1».
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tliis I do not mean 1 shall close all the
The race between Roosevelt and La
to receive the largest number of votes, F Thera was also a large attendance
saloons or roadhouses in the county; Follette was spectacular, the early re
Born Now York eitv Oct. 27,
President New Ysrk police
according to the conditions mentioned of friends.
but I will put out of business all places turns showing them running neck and
1858.
board. 1895-7
elsewhere in this announcement.
George Hpring was born in Mon-
Graduated Harvard, 1880.
Assistent secretary of the navy,
that operate without licenses and all 1 neck. La Follette has a plurality in
Member New Vork legislature,
1897-8.
Candidates should at once interest mocithxhire England, 1840, died April
places that allow girls and boys to pur Portland and he made an exceptional
1882-4. Minority leader.
Colonel rough riders. 1898.
their friends in the contest, and by 22. IU12, ag>tl 72 years.
chase liquor, regardless of any license showing in the counties covered In
Delegate at large Republican I
Governor of New York, 1899-
The deceased came to America in
united and energetic action induce as
they might possess.
national convention. 1884.
1900.
his recent speech-making tour. La
He was
many people as |*ossible to vote for 1MH4, being 24 years of age.
Lived on a North Dakota ranch,
Vico president United States.
"If tiiere ar-- any more disturbances Follette's recent speech in Portland,
1884 8.
March ¿-Sept. 14, 1901.
them,
Each nomination cou|»un cut united in marriage to Mis« Mary Hamp
like the ones created by the 1. W. W.’s where be addressed an audience of
Candidate mayor of Now York,
President, Sent 14, 1901-March
from The Herald will count 1000 votes son, April 23 IMls. To them were born
recently
I ean promise that the situa 10,000 people, undoubtedly is respon
1886
4. 19G9.
four children, three daughters and one
for a candidate.
United States civil eorvice com
tion will be met and handled to the sible for the heavy vote given hint.
Hunted in Africa and lectured
The nomination cou|M>n will only ap son. Two daughters preceded the father
mieeioner, 1889-95.
tn Europe. 1909-10.
satisfaction of the public, and no oue
Roosevelt ran strong in the rural
•
pear for a few issues, ami only a limited in death.
will be hurt, either. It is my intention districts. In the cattle country of
Deceased and family came to Oregon
number ol nominations will be accept
to allow no faction nor any organiza eastern and southern Oregon he was
ed. Cut the nomination blank from and settled on alarm one mile east of
tion of men to insult the public or de an easy winner, with La Follette sec
this issue and send it to The Herald of Lenta, remaining then* until a few
grade the American Hag
ond. Through the thickly settled WIL
fice, with your name or the name of months ago when they came to their
"I expect to have the support of lamette valley district Roosevelt also
and address of your favorite candidate. daughter's home in Ia*nta when- lie could
many Republicans as well as the united won with ease.
A subscription is not necessary, but a be lietter taken can* of by the children.
Governor Woodrow Wilson, of New
support of the Democrats. In this con
For fully a whole year he was con
good start means much. The name of
nection I have already received pledges Jersey, was the choice of the Demo
the person making the n< ruination will fined mostly to his lied but through all
There is a genera! demand for cleaner
A local industry of Lents that is rapid- of supi>ort from scores of well known cratic voters for president, though
his sore stllction he was very patient, conditions in lente, and to the end of ly growing ami one of no little impor Republicans who believe in my system Speaker Champ Clark received a sub
not be divulged.
Orders for the prises will be given and very grateful, for any help or favor bringing aland this desired change, many tance from the standpoint of a perma of law enforcement.
stantial vote in many counties. Gov
the successful contestants at the close given him. He was noted ior his quiet, are asking that a day be set aside as nent payroll, is the New Method l-aun-
“When I was elected sheriff in 1904, ernor Harmon, of Ohio, received a
of the contest, and the same may be even tempered, unassuming life. He general clean-up day. As yet no day day.
gambling flourished in Portland.
I very small vote and was not a factor
used by the contestant herself, or dis- performed well his part in eliminating has been suggested, but it is certain that, A Herald representative who had oc stamped it out completely.
There is in the race.
|>o«ed of in any manner she may see fit the haniships of early pioneer life in if a dsy is designated and the fact will casion to visit that place Wednesday no open gambling iti Portland today
Woodrow Wilson did not have a
Any youug lady residing in the terri- Oregon, and like ail brave men who left advertised that a large immher of eiti- j was agro* ably mrprimd to find that but there are a number of small, dirty walkaway in obtaining the Oregon
tory mentioned below is eligible to the East for the unknown West, was sens will devote the entire day to ch an- plant so well eqiqqied with modem ma gambling resorts scattered throughout preference for democratic nomination
typical of the la-st American manhood, ing up around their homes, tin* streets, chinery and facilities for turning out the city. Ttiese can be wiped out with for president. While Multnomah coun
compete in this contest.
Any one who desires to vote I d this and was a neighlxir loved by all.
and lots and alleys back of their plao-s first class work.
more ease than the big resorts were ty went strong for Governor Wilson
Temperate living enabled him to cling of business.
contest msy do so by coupons clip|*ed
several of the other counties gave
The New Method Laundry is enjoying knocked out eight years ago.”
from The Herald and by special vote to life with firm tenacity and aided him
The latsir
The tight wagisl between Republicans Champ Clark heavy pluralities. The
Then* is no denying the fact that bet a rapidly growing business
ballots obtained by subaeribing to The in his tight with death for more than a ter conditions should prevail hen*. Too of 14 people is required to handle the for the nomination for sheriff was de- result is that on the face of the Incom
Herald. The liellotx secured by sul« year. He died believing in the gos|>el little attention is given this inqsirtant business there at present, and still the cidely bitter, and it is doubtful if Fitz plete returns Governor Wilson is
scribing to The Herald may tie held as faith.
matter, and as a n*sult there ire many patronage of many people is given to gerald, the successful candidate, can leading his opponent by levs than 1000
During the many months of suffering unhealthful and unsightly places in the Portland laundries.
long as desired eml voted at any time
whip all Republicans into line and with votes in a total count of 12.410. This
up to the close of the contest, but cou his children rendered every possible town. Clean towns an* not only good to
This institution is deserving of the Tom Wort! in tlie field, Fitzgerald’s total probably represents two-thlrds
pons cut from the Herald are good only care that human hands could give.
of the democratic votes cast In the
look upon, but they an* healthful too. patronage of every lauits resident. The tight lias only started.
Aside from the son and daughter, s
state.
for ten days from publication and will
quality
of
work
turned
out
there
is
first
Let the citizens agn*e on a day and
The figures available give the fol
not be counted it voted after the date widow, four grand children and a host
class.
of friends are left to mourn the death of urge all to attend to this important mat
lowing: Wilson 6387, Clark 5433, Har
printed on the ballot.
ter.
mon 590. Wilson's plurality 954.
Persons living in one district are not an honored man.
Incomplete returns have Increased
confined to voting for ladies in their
Roosevelt's lead and disclosed how
own particular district, but may vote
great is the following of the Colonel
for anybody in the race. This offer of-
A tea and afternoon party was given in this state. Robert M. La Follette
fords the young women of Lents and
at the home of Mrs. Armstrong, 10th came second wtih the voters, and W.
outside district an excellent opportunity
Ave. A Foster road, last Wednesday H. Taft is third. Additional returns
Thr
boys
of
the
lx-nts
Volunteer
Fire
to receive valuable presents at ths ex-
Department are an active ami aggressive tor the lienctit of the building fund of give Roosevelt 26.234, l-a Follette 20,-
pause of The Herald.
J. C. Loucks, who reside« on 4th.
Toe house was 504. and Taft 19.705.
Many new residences arc under cour-e lot. Not content with the present ap the Baptist church.
INSTRUCTIONS FOR VOTING
Ave. 8., is the owner of a Black Minor of eonetruction in Lents. This week a
Twenty-four counties were carried
paratus. the Ixiy's are negotiating for the tastefully decorated with carnations and
Enter the name of the lady whom ca hen that is a champion layer —so far representative visited the various resi
purchase of the Kern Park chemical Oregon grape. About 40 ladies were by Roosevelt, seven by Taft and three
you wish to secure one of these valuable as weight is concerned at least. This dence sections of the city and wae ar
engine. If nothing happens the depart present. Mrs. Armstrong was assisted by La Follette. In addition to carry
rewards in thia contest at once. She hen lays an egg every other day that founded, but favorable so, to find a di-
ment will soon la* thoroughly equipped. by ladies of the Methodist Episcopal ing seven counties. Taft ran second
may win the $425 piano. Better still, weighs 3 1-8 ounces, and quite often per cided activity in the building of new res-
Tfie department already has a mmll church and Baptist church. An excel In 18 and third in seven. La Follette
get the lady to enter her name and then forms the feat daily. She has been deuces.
fund on hand, and thia, together with lent program consisting of vooal solos carried Multnomah, Jackson and Jos
vote for her. Those who get in on the [ maintaining thia record for several
Space forbids a detailed account this the money thnt is heing raised from the and sell ct readings was rendered.
ephine. Taft carried Crook, Harney,
start have the best chance of winning, weeks.
week, but it is needless to say that the “1 in 800" movement and other sources,
Morrow. Polk, Sherman, Yamhill, and
Mr. Ixiuckx says she ean be outclassed number and class of new homes lieing
so It is desirable that the name lie en
Wheeler, but in Wheeler and Crook
the
A SNAP.
they
will
be
enabled
to
purchase
tered at once in order to get a good for the numlier of eggs laid, but not for built in Lents is a feature of great ini-
much needed equipment.
3 acres land; good house and out there is a difference only of a few
start. Candidates who enter this con weight.
portance.
W ill votes, and the official canvass may
test do not necessarily have to bs sub
The department met last night and buildings at Htevenson, Wash.
Next week the The Herald will cover adopted new bylaws and discussed ar- take Lents property in exchange. Also place those counties in the Roosevelt
scribers of The Herald.
Enter your
Mrs. Mag Hchneiilor, of Gresham,
good bargains in Hood River orchard
name and your friends will do the rest.
£aL.!’!"n------ Hnos.velt carried Baker.
wax a Lent« visitor last Monday. She this important feature in an extensive rangements for the organisation of a new and berry land.
manner.
(Continued on Parte Eight)
came in her auto.
(Continued on Page Four)
company at Grays Crossing.
A. H. STONE, Lenta.
LENTS CITIZENS WANT LOCAL INDISI RY IS
A CLEAN UP DAY
RAPIDLY GROWING
LENTS EIRE BOYS
BLACK MINORCA IS
MANY NEW RESIDENCES
DOING ACTIVE WORK
CHAMPION LAYER UNDER CONSTRUCTION
PLEASANT TEA AND
AL TERNOON PARLY.