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Subscription, $1.UU a Year. Vol. 10. LENTS, MULTNOMAH CO., OREGON, THURSDAY, MAY 9, 1912. No. 18 I TAG DAY RECEIPTS FIRST COUNT OF VOTES NEARLY $200 IN HERALD’S CONTEST All Candidates Have Equal Chance to Win a Prize—It Costs Nothing to Vote—Clip 70 Votes from this Paper and Vote for You Favorite. BENEFIT SHOW GRESHAM WILL EOR FIREMEN GROUND NEEDED OBSERVE FOURTH Receipts From Sale of Tags Lents Citizens Petitioning Directors of Grange Fair Benfit Show for Fire Depart Approximates $170.00— School Board for Addi Are Arranging Elaborate ment Will Be Given At Isis Theatre Monday Donations Swell Fund to tional Ground for General Celebration For The 4th Evening. July. Purposes. Nearly $200.00. The Prizes Another benefit for the Lents Volun Realizing that additional ground is The result of Tag Day sales last Sat Gresham is to have a rousing Fourth teer Fire Department will be given at needed lor general purpo»«« at the Lent« o < ' urday for the benefit of the l^nts play of July celebration this year. The plan the Isis Theatre next Monday evening, ground, while not •<• large a* the ladies school, and knowing full well that addi was broached at a meeting of the direc the funds from which will be used in ¡I CAPITAL PRIZE—$425.00 Upright Eilers Piano. On ’’ in charge had anticipated, reach««! th« tional ground can I m * purchas'd at pres the purchase of a chemical engine for tors of the Multnomah County Fair As use of the department. ! 1 Display at The Herald Office. <• ueat sum of $175 in cash, and added to ent for a price decidedly reasonable in sociation Tuesday afternoon. The Special singing and a special run of K DISTRICT PRIZES One Diamond Ring; One Schola- <! i thia is a donation of sufficient seed to comparison with what will have to be amusement committee of the fair, com moving pictures will be provided for the sow the playgrounds A committee of paid later, the citizens, taxpayer« and posed of D. M. Roberts, E. G. Kardell occasion and all who attend are assured Ü rship Holmes Business College; One Ladies’ Gold ladies invade«! Portland, where they school patrons of l>*nt« are p«*titioning and I^wis Shattuck are to have charge of witnessing a first class performance. ¡: Watch. :: of the general arrangements. The ■•cured nearly half of the amount regular admission of >5 and 10 cents ♦ 41 raised. Among the principal contrib the members of the 8ch«x>l Board of River.-ide Driving Association will as The wil. be charged. District No. 1, of Portland, to make the sist in the celebraiion and expects to utors in Portland were: Wad hams A In addition to the shew, the Korn Ycste-rday the first count wa» made of order to rv* * ive vote» all subacription» Kerr, Hazlewood Creamery, Union noesaary purchase at the earli«*et possi put on some attractive races. The as Department will give a practical de I th« ballot» of th« competing Candidate« must I»- paid for in advance. sociation expects to put $300 on track monstration with the chemical engine Meat Co, Allen A Lewis, Lang 4 ( -*., ble moment. HOW TO WIN. The petition reads a« follows: work, getting it into shape for this event, that the lccal department contemplates Mason A Ebrtnan, Ben Selling, Fleish- and th** standing allow» an active inter Any young lady who desires to enter tier A Myer an*l 1 N. Lipman Theae TO THE HONORABLE SCHOOL aud the Multnomah County track meet j buying. A specially constructed house cet is Ix-ing taken in the contest by ull. io be held here on May 25. The center will be built at a point near Rayburn’s this contest ami win one of the valu firms contributed all the way from $2 to BOARD, DISTRICT NO. 1— Th« total nuinlier of votes |»ill«»i by the of the track is to be cleared and made j warehouse and the visiting department able prize» ottered »hould see that her $5 The Portland Seed Co. contributed Gentlemen: different Candidates was over on« him I into a baseball field, while tbe old baae- will show with what ease a blaze can be name is »ent to the contest department. $14 worth of grass »e«-ds. The ladies "We, wh««e nam«-» an- subscribed, I ball grounds, in front of tbe fair pa- dual thousand. Part of theec vote*» made their headquarters at the Meir A extinguished with a chemical equip All that ia n«*cc<u*ary to win a prize ia to were iismrd iq»>n voluntary aulwriptione rrwident», taxpayers and patrons of the villion are to be plowed up and set to ment. The demoetration will take receive the larg«-wt number ■*( vote», ac Frank store and were shown every given by friend» of the Candidal* » to place at 7:30 sharp and every citizen of cording to the conditions im-nt toiled els* - courtesy, and aided in the asle of t *gs. Ia*nts "chool», respectfully ask your lawn grass. Shrubs and flowers are without being solicit«»! anil thia g*»« to Lenta business men tMiught a liberal Honorable B«Mly to purchase a tract of be planted around the building and in Lents is urged to be present. Don’t where in thi» annouuemcnt. prove what a Candidate can do if »he forget that the show and demonstration Candida!«-» should at once interest amount of the tag», and the fact that land 240 feet wide and 320 feet long, im- front of tbe structure. let» every on« know that »he is in the A handsome silver cup is to be given will be given next Monday evening. their friends in the contest, ami by the fun«i was not made greater was due meuiately south ami adjawnt to the rai c to w in and devotee her »pare time at this Fall’s fair for the best individual to the shortage of the »tie to l-ents . present school site*; also three or four united ami energetic action indue« a» calling upon friemi» for subscription«*. many people a» possible to vote for peopleotber than business men, but the ’ lots directly east of the above tract, 40 x farm display. This is in addition to a There i» not a candidate entered in thia them Each nomination «coupon cut amount *e ur«»l will tie sufficient to j loo feet, opening back to a street, mak : liberal cash prize. conb-at but what han a few friends who Tbe directors of the fair are working install swings, sand pits and other ing in all a tract approximately two would gladly assist her hy their sub from The Herald will count 30« «J votes amusement features for the youngsters hard to get up a fine display for tbe acrt*s, to I m * add«*«l to our present school scription, if a»k«d to do *•<> (io a»k for a candidate. and the energetic la«lies who had the ground, thus affording plenty of land for : county at the State Fair, for which tbe Home on« to subscril»* for The Herald, The nomination coupon will only ap work in charge l«*el elated over^ the all our scluxil activities—Viz: play an<! County Court has appropriated $500. Saturday May 4 was “Children’s Day” you don’t need to »ay a word al»»nt be pear (or a few ¡»sues, and only a limited results. Especial credit is line several athetic groun*ls, school gardens, and p«js- 1 Preserved v««getabies and fruits, as well at Evening Star Grange. ing in the cont«»t if you *ion’t want to. as the fresh products are wanted. of the workers and they deserve the sible in other lines thia will aiTord the number of nominations will l*e accept- The program they rendered was fine,, Take a navipt book and »tart out among gratitude ot Ix*nta for their untiring necessary room to promote the mo«lern eepefiaily tb«' ^odian_clnb drill am! Song atraiigera, if you don't like toa»k friend», I cd. Cut the ueuiination blank from efforts in liehalf of the public play i id«*ae of ach*Mil extension work.” exercise by the pnpiflFfrolh A. .rta'Sirhunl, make it a busin«*»» pro|»«ition, you can thia i»»uc ami rem! it to The Herald of ground. “The tendency now is to acquire larger under tlie direct'on of Prof. Ball. 8o- earn as much as you clmoae. It i» likely fice, with your mum* or the name of The work of installing the various seluMil groumis, give more open air work, los were rendered by Bernice Elliott, that some one kept out of the contc«t ami add re»» of your favorite candidal«'. featuies of amusement will tie CUlll- anil give the children something that Helen Smith, Chester Alvord, Catherine because tliey do not like to let their will interest them in school work and A subscription is not ncsesaary, but a menced soon. Packard and Ruth AU cd , ami Instru friend» know their business. They want prepare them for life. go*»! »tart means much. The name of mental muisc by Miss Ruth Niblin. a prize, but an* timid. F W. Kohn, formerly in busin«seat the person making the nomination will “This lan«l can be bought at a price If you will give this buainiwa a fair Rec'tations and readings were given not la* divulged. , that is now cheap in comparison with Spokane, has rente«! the south room in anil honest trial, you will l>e surprised by Maud Alvord, Nora Holm, Ruth Al Order« for tla* prizes will be given what it will be in the near future, We. Tlie Herald building ami will mmedi- at how easy it ia to »uci-eed on a l>uai- len, Irene Elliott and others. therefore, respectfully ask your favor- ately install a complete line ot gent’s the MU<'<*e«sful eonti-etanl» at tla* close of neae basis. it will I m * good experience Prof. 8. F. Ball of the Arleta School, furnishings and clothing. The work of I able consideration of this petition.” the contest, ami th«* »am«* may I»* u»«*«i and ilevelo)»* confidenc«* in yourself, gave a fine talk on the subject “Preper- At present the amount of ground ilevoted installing fixtures for the new enter by the contestant herself, or disposed of which i» the main eaaential for success. ation for the school year.” He talked, A few of the patrons of the 1-ents n any manner she may »«■«• tit. to school purposes is such that th«* build- prise will be commenced the fore part Be energetic enough to devote all your sch«x>ls tender«*«! the teacher» a banquet I ing covers nearly the entire}ar»*a, Tliere of next week and Mr. Kohn expects to about the good school house, good pu Any young lady residing in the terri »pare time to Vol»' getting aa you will be at noon last Friday, and the affair pils, parents, teachers, directors, and of tory mention«»! ladow is eligible to rom- i is no room for a play ground, athletic be ready for business at an eaily date. well reward«»! for yonr effort*, (ret al) proved to be one of tlio moat pleasant Mr. Kohn decided to come to Lents the work and thought necessary on the field, school garden«, or anything of the pete* in this contest. your friend» acquainted with the fact events of the school year for the teach part of all to make a good and siu-ceasful Anyone who «!e»in*s to vote in this nature that ia needed in making th** after giving the various business fields that you have entered th« race to win ers, and was greatly enjoyed by all who school attractive to th«* pupil. At pre»- a tborongh inspection, and has satisfied school. contest may do mi by <»m|»>ns clip|s»l ami keep reminding them of it until the part«x>k of the excellent spread Many viaitore were present, among ! ent then* is a tract of ground that can be himself that this is one of the bee* from The llerahi ami by special vote contest closes. The table was decorated in pink ' add«» I to th« school grounds fora reason openings in the state. He is an exper them being Mr C. 41. Bryant, of Oswego ballots obtained by sebreribing to Th«* Already a nnmla*r of candidate» are nation«, the center piece being the Grange, who was out for the first time Herald. The ballots secured by sub able figure, if puri !iase«i soon. If the ienced man in bis line, hav ng followed actively engaged in »eenring subacrip- of Mr». McNeil, while each of the t«*ach- I ground referred to in th«* above petition the business all his life and exoecta to after a long affliction. scribing bi The Herald may I m * held as tiona, and l»*fore many day» have elap- ers were presented with one by Otto long a» desired ami voted at any time is secured now it will cost a nominal keep x stock that will be a credit to m»l there will he other» who have not Lemke, manager of the Deming green up to the clot»* of the contest, but con- sum, but, if the matter is delayed, a« lx*nts. yet made up their mind» to compete, bouse. poll» cut from Th«« Herald are good only | has lieen the ease in most instances, Mr Kohn expects to make Lents his who will I»* in the race to win. But Those serving were : Mesdames Mun- I for ten days from publication and will ' tbe sch«M>l district will tx* tximpelled to permanent home and with this in view long delay» are dangerous. a» other» at ser, Jones, Sells, Otto Katzky, Ward, not I m * count«»! if voted after th«' dat«* pay double or thrible th«* a«nount, orels«* is having a reei«lenceconstructed on let. thia moment may I»* calling on your Cox, McNeil, O. E. Lent, Roilgers, F. printed on th«* ballot. the children attending the Lenta school Ave , betw«en Beach and I.utber. Mr. friend» who would assist you if they O. McGrew, Itoddy, Reynold» and j will lx* <x>mpelle«l to do without tin* nec- The “Night Riders,” a drama **•«*- Persons living in on«* district are not Kohn will be valuable addition to the knew that you wen* in the race. Start confined to voting for ladies in their Eldred. i ewary grountl and room for healthful town and w«* bespeak for him a liberal sent«*«! by tlu* Lents Dramatic C today, thi« very moment, to communi Thursday and Friday nights of own particular district, but may vol«* j pursuits and exercises These facts are patronage. cat«' with your friend» and relatives; let week, at the Isis Theatre was except! for anybody in th« race. Thi» otter af ■ fully realized by the citizens of Lents them understand that yon have <lcci«h»l ally well rendered and made a deci fords th«* young women of Lents and and not only is such an improvement a to enter, ami then go after vote» ami hit . There was not a weak charm outside district an excellent op|»irtunity I dire need, but a purchase at this time subscriptions ami get enough to win in the cast and everyone ren*' j means the saving of alarg«* sum of money to receive valuable presents at the ex- or her part in a manner that ' th«' Capital Prize or tin* First Prize in ' t > the taxpayers. p»*nm* of The llerahi. credit to many professionals. your district. HOW' VOTES ARE SECURED. Four of the above petitions art* now is on«* of natural interest am How Prizes Will Be Awarded Tlie 1 »is Theatre, the |»>pular moving j lieing circulated among local resiiients, In all cases where votes are is»ue«l Tiring of the treatment received by cellent manner in which it wi So that all candidate» will have an Huliscription» must I m * paid or prepaid. picture house of Lenta, ia s«x>n to be ; and tho»«* who have not already sub- equal chance, we liavt* divided the ter The full amount of money must lie sent e«|uippeil witi. a complet«* set of scenery, | scribed their names thereto, should do tbe creameries and produce associations gave the audience a good run of Portland, the dairymen of Eastern money. The play was preset! ritory into three district»! or brought to the contest department ftevcral scene» ami wings won* install«»! I so at on«», as it is a matter of vital im Multnomah county have formed an or tlu* auspices of the Sons of Ve District No. 1—inclmle» all tlu* terri of The Beaver State Herald. last week for tho benefit of the perfor- portant to all. > ganization to be known as the Oregon The Dramatic Club met at the res tory lying betwren Main St . and Gilbert manix* given by the Ix*nta Dramatic lx*nta people are determine«! in this NOMINATIONS. • Dairymen’s Produce Association, with idence of Mrs. W. H. McDowell Mon Station. Club, the work lx*ing performed by Wm. important matter and an* going to bring Any person has th«* privilege of nom a capital stock of $20,000. This was the day evening and elected officers for the District No. 2—includes all the terri Anderson, a kx-al resident, and was of a about every possible influent» to secure inating one or more candidates. result of a meeting held by the execu ensuing year as follows: Walter Baker, tory w«'»t of Main St. nature that plea«»! all who viewt»f it this n«*«*d«»l improvement. You do not have to lx* a «ubacriber tive committee in Gresham Monday, President; Lou McKinley, Sec. and District No. 3—inclmle» all the terri Realizing that they will lx* often called j It is thought by many that when the to The llerahi to tak«> part in this con the members being H. E Davis, J. W. Tretts.; Wm. Anderson, Stage Manager; tory east *>f Gilbert Station, Buckley on to stage various |«erformances, th«* [ matter is present«*! to the sch«*ol board tent. Townsend and 8. A. Arata. L. E Wiley, Promptor. At the same manager» decidtxi to install a complete ! in a favorable and intelligent manner Ave. All nominations should be mailed to It is tbe plan of the company to in meeting it was deckled to present “The Each «liatrict will receive one Diamond set of acenery and the work is now well that they will givt* due and favorable th«* Contest Department at once, as the stall a creamery an«! distributing station Girl of the L-Triangle Ranch” in the King, Tine l-adles’ Gold Watch ami one tiniler way. Various back-grouud consideration. list of nominations will appear in next in Portland am! do away with the early part of June. The various charac Scholarship in th*' Home» Btiaim*»» Col scenes, wings, drop curtain and all other If this ground is purcliaaeil it will pro trusts and middlemen. Thursday’» paper. ters have tieen assigned and rehearsels lege. The Capital Prize will go to the ne<»'S»it.ies will lx* provided. Mr. An- I vide all the ne«x*»sary room for athletic Candidates can I m * nominated after The new associ tion represents ItMM) will soon I m * held. candidate polling th«* greatest number of derson is now engage*! in doing th«* work and play gromnia, school gnr«l«*ns and this date, but it is a great advantag«- to head of dairy cows and is the outcome Vol«*» of the three dl»tncta. and at present ¡»painting a drop curtain. for all other desirabh* purposea that have your name iti the first list pub of a long fight between the dairymen of Two familiar Oregon »cenea will decor HOW IO St ¿CURE VOTES 1 tend to make tbe school attractive for the eastern p< rtion of the county an«! ! lished, no that your friends will not In each issue of Th** Herald there ia a agreti to work for some one else lie fore ate*-he curtain. One will I m * a repro- j th" pupil, and that lend inflitanev to the Portland buyers. The organization I,allot printed, thia ballot when clipped knowing who are entering th«* contest. luction of the famous R*»>»ter R*x-k, bring ata»ut the best rexttlta in mental is not yet complete, bnt as soon as it is i which towers above the line of the O. an<l physical development. out ami properly filled in ami mailed or INSTRUCTIONS FOR VOTING. perfected a site and building will be W. R. A. N. Co. along tlie Columbia brought to The Herald office will Count Enter tlu* name of lip' b»*ly whom secured and it is expecte«h to be ready John P. Dorsey, sexton of the Mult river. The other will lx* a scene of St. for twenty votes. you wish to secure one of these valuable The Parent-Teachers Club will hold for business before many weeks. nomah Cemetery, who mysteriously Peter ’ s Dome, another famous rock that Votes ar«> also isaticd tipon the pay rewards in this contest at once. She disappeared Mon lay, returned home stands on th«* Washington »id«* of the an interesting session in the assembly ment of sulmcription to the paper. No may win the $125 piano. Better still, room of the public school building May W. Blackburn, who conducts a general late Tiinrsday night and explains«! hie tice the schedule of votes on another get the hidy to enter her nam«* ami then Columbia nearly opposite Rooat«*r Rock. Wm. Andernon, who is putting the 17. The topic for discussion will lie merchandise store at Grays Crossing, is absence by »t iling he had lx»en to Ste page of this patter-. . l(jj»u wish to sub- vote for her. Those who get in on the “Social Hygiene.*’ Prof, Herschner a real town booster, an*I says that in ven», Wash, on a business «leal. His rerib«* for the paper you can pay any of start have the ls*st chance of winning, artistic touche» to tlu* scenery, d«x*e not | will also deliver an interesting talk on all his travels he never saw a section absence caused much anxiety to bis wife the Candidates or bring or mail the mon so it is desirable that th*' name be en- even claim to lx* an ameteur artist, but ’ anyone who view» this work will proba- . “School Curriculum, ” A good attend where better weather prevailed the and friends and the police had tieen ey direct to the Contest Manag«*r and he ance is desired. iwoureing Portland to locate him. year round than right here in Lents. bly form a contrary opinion. (Continued on page 4) will cast the votes for your favorite. In CHILDREN S DAY AT EVENING STAR GRANGE TEACHERS OT LENTS ARE BANQUETED LENTS DRAMATIC CO. MAKES A HIT C0MPLE1E SET Of SCENERY FOR ISIS DAIRYMEN ORGANIZE COMPETITIVE COMPANY JOHN P. OORStÏ RE1URNS HOME