LOCAL AND PERSONAL
Master Kenneth Jones of S2 St. is
quit«* ill this week.
Mrs Standbridge of Lents is visiting
her mother Mr». Lowell this week.
Mrs. John Huntington hss gone to
Pasco. Wash., to visit her father a few
weeks
John
Huntingtoil attende.! the
G. A. K special meeting Saturday af-
ternoon.
Mrs. M. S. Carman made a dying trip
to Eagle Creek and back one day last
week.
The Lents Sheet Metal works handled
the tinning for the new Lent building
at Gray’s Crossing.
Mrs. Adolf Rogers, was a visitor at Don Solomen Dies From Peumoma
her mother’s Mr». Armstrong Tuesday.
IXni Bolomen, »on of S T. Solomon,
living near Lento Junction die«! at 3
Mrs. Ella Ward and Mrs. M. J. Se A. M Thursday of Pneumonia. Don
vern spent Sunday at the city park.
was 12 years and six months old. lie
was in school Tuesday, hence his death
Mr». D. A White has given up her was very sadden. Hi» parents have the
position al tlie New Method laundry. > sympathy of a large tiuinber of relative**
and friends.
G. E. Link of Cadwell Park h.is just
completed a very comfortable dwel-
Sutherlin Has Preserving Plant.
ling—all bis own handwork.
Sutherlin is to have a large fruit pre
serving plant in operation late uext
Mr. Harker has disposed of his inter-
mouth. The local fruit growers' aaaoci
eete in Lents and will probably move to '
ation has iieen active in securing the
St. Helens.
new plant, which will coat $30 ixm. It
will use new >>atent proowaee in drying
Mr». Helen Gibson, of South Forest and preserving fruits and vegetables of
Grove, visited Mr. and Mrs. M. S. Car all kinds and will lie ot very great bene
man. of 69th street last week.
tit to the people of that section. C
Coil
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I tracts are already being iuiu I u for this
,
year
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crop.
Mr. J. O. Holt, secretary of th« Fruit
Grower» Association of Lane county
visited his sister Mrs. W. Boyer Sun-
COMMISSION GOVERNMENT _____
IN AMERICAN CITIES
be filled by »lection at one time, so as
to psnnit adequate and uncon fused
public examination of the candidates,
There would l>e, not an addition of
new feature» and “devices" to the orig-
mal |iolltical structure hut a re-creation
of the structure itself, starting at its
point of contract with the Indivdnal
citizen. The r e-c reated structure
would have in mind the capacities, and
the limitations of the American citizen
of this, th« twentieth century, and it
would not overtax those capacities or
exceed those limitations. Govern™
Woodrow Wilson, the head of this new
movement, expresses himself in these
words t
Simplification! Simplification I is the
task that awaits us, to reduce the num
ber of fiersons voted (or to the absolute
workable minimum, knowing whom
_ whom
____ you
you have selected _ ; knowing
I-
.. «■IsiiuGi.l
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have
trusted, aasw.l
and $a»ae»ie*s*
having ...»
so few i persons
• to
— watch
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.k. .1_ __ 1
that vou can watch'them.
That is the way we are going to get
popular control back in this country, I
»nd that i» the only way we are going
to gel political control back. Put in
other elected officers to watch those (
that you have already elected, and you
will merely remove your control one
step further away.
The commission plan has made the
adjustment at least fairly well for a
number ot our cities. Will the move
ment stop here? Is not the broad doc- '
trine of siinplici’y germane also to the
problems of States and counties’’
Miss Zertha Benner, daughter of Mrs.
(Continued from H im Pam*)
Judge Klineman with a party of
Ella Ward, hurt herself quite badly
friends went to North Plains fishing the
while swinging at school. The swing have been somewhat unfortunate, there
last of the week.
broke, throwing her on the cement is a disposition to see the experiment
walk, knocking her unconsious.
through. No citv has ever gone back
A F. Stephens of Cadwell Park has
to its former plan of government, nor ■
traded hie home for 2S acres near Wil-
Mr. McCoy of Portland is clearing up has any evideuce appeared that any of
limina. He left Wednesday for the his twenty acres and will put in a mod
j them is seriously thinking of so doing
Wtl>KB »IIOHT-H ALLOT rRoSPKl TS
new location.
ern strawberry ranch or sell it off in not eveu Tacoma, in spite of recent un
At a special election in Calilornia on
lots.
pleasant experiences with the mayor October 10. 1913, the State adopted three ;
Miw Amelia, daughter of Mr. and
and two members of the council whom short-ballot amendments Ous. frankly
Mrs. Fred Mr sing, Kennett Ave., enter
Mr. Alonzo and family have traded she found it convenient to recall, In such, took the Clerk of the Supreme i
tained a number of friends Sunday, cel their property in Lents for a ranch near commercial and financial circle such a Court off the ballot and vested his;
ebrating her birthday. She has the Tillamook. They leave Thursday lor sentiment has a ratable value; to the appointment in the Supreme Court. :
Herald,? bert wirhee.
their new home.
commissioners it has t>een found tu be Another made the members of the
an earnest of faith and conddence state Railroad Commission appointive
APPLICATION FOB CHANGE OF NAME.
Geo. E. Link of Lents appeared be- which l>egets a courage to attack biirger by the Governor The third provided a
In the County Court of the State of Oregon
for Multnomah County.
plan tor country home-rule charters 1
fore justice Klineman Wedneadav, problems and conditions.
In the matter of the application of Henry
THE SHORT BALLOT AS A SOLVTIOS
under which it will tie possible for any
making a complaint against bis step-
Francis Fribbins for change of hi« name to
The commission government has county to draft a scheme of organize-
eon. Floyd Ferrill, whom he reports to
Henrr Francis Ledbury
The amend- I
Notice is hereby given that the above named be defective. The boys’ mother prefers found, not a perfectly defined, but a tion suited to local neo!»
Henry Francis Fribbins has filed bis applica that he stay at home, but he has been roughly formulated solution for the meat specifies that all county officers
tion in the above entitled Court for the pur
referred to the circuit Judge for a decis residumn of big political evils which | except county judge» »nd supervisor»
poec of changing his name to that of Henry
is V* rxsa
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, instead
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previous reforms, like the merit system »"
may
be made
appointive
Francis Ledbury; that said Court has fixed ion.
of civil service and the Australian elective a» at present Thus it will lw
May 6,191a, at 9 A. M. , as the time, and the
court room of said Court as the place for the
Shiloh Circle No. 19. G. A. R. will ballot, have not reached—the solution possible for a big county like Ix>» Angeles
hearing of said application, together with the
hold open house Thursday, May first, at of the Short Ballot. This lias l>een for- to shorten it» bollot from forty-five to
objections thereto, if any there be.
John Van Zante, Attorney
the Grange hall. There will be a short mallv enunciated by the National Short about twenty-three >fflcers, bv reducing
Henry Francis Fribbins.
business session an I then the remaind Ballot Organization, as follows: First, th« elective list.
Applicant.
The California election by the wav,
er of the time will be open for a gener that only those offices should lie elective
which are important enough to attract is the first step of the Short-Ballot
al socisl time.
APPLICATION FOR CHANGE OF NAME
(and deserve) public examination.
movement from the cities into the
In the County Court of the State of Oregon. .
Second, that very few offices should wider field of State government
The
friends
of
Mr.
Earl
H.
Conner
for Multnomah County
In the matter of the application of Albert in Lents and vicinity will be please«! to
William Fribbina for cbangt of hi« name to Al know that be has been chosen cashier
bert William Ledbury
of the new Paisley National bank at
Notice is hereby given that the above named 1
Albert William Fribbina ha» filed hia applira- ! Paisley, Oregon. Mr. Conser is now
with the trust depart
tion in the above entitled Court for the pur- | connected
pose of changing hia name to that of Albert ment of the Security Savings A Trust
William Ledbury ; that said Court fixed May 5, j Company of Portland.
he Ladies of I«cuts are invitied
to call at Mr. Sagers store, cor
ner of Main and Foster Road,
where Miss Wolfert is demonstrat
ing the making of pies, cakes, and
biscuits without butter or lard.
The demonstration will continue un
til Saturday evening.
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WE GIVE S. A H.
STAMPS
WE GIVE S A H
STAMPS
G. F. RUSCH
TAILOR TO MEN AND WOMEN
CLEANING. PRESSING. ALTERING. AND DYEING
FOSTER ROAD. NEXT
DOOR TO P O
LENTA.
OREGON
ms
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Iheckla Bright Co
Her Owl Property”
Now Is The Time
1913. at 9 A. M. . aa the time, and the court
room of said Court as the place, for the hear
ing of said application, together with the ob
jectiona there, if any there be.
John Van Zante, Attorney.
Albert Williams Fribbina,
Applicant.
SIGNS AND
PAINTING
Mrs. Kemp, a sister of Mrs. Arm
strong’s of Idaho, intends making her
home here with her brother.
Mr. Joseph Lehman of S2 St. has hie
new house nt ar completion. Mr. Leh
man and family expect to move in
soon
J. L Johnson
Mr. and Mrs. W. N. Brown. Mr. ami
Route 1 Mrs. R. A. Brown and children called
on Mr. and Mrs. O. E. Underwood of
Montavilla Suuday afternoon.
SANO INO GRAVEL
Prompt Lielivery
Call Telephone Tabor 2063
R. Heyting
i
Mrs. C. Mcgrew wa- called to Port
land last -aturday owning to the ill-
new of her daughter, Mrs. Miller. At
the pre—'r* writing she is some better.
-2 -t. and 45th Ave., S. E.
1 he '*
1 >reign Missionary So-
cieiyof the I 'w’erj district hold their
fourth auuua invention in the M E.
() P I O M ET R I S T
Sarah Z. Rilea
church a, ix^nts Wednesday and Tnurs-
At the I ewe rv Store of J. P. Nordin, day ot this week. Full de'ails will lie
every third Saturday in each month.
given next week.
Honrs 3 to9 p m.
Chi dren’s Eyes a Specialtv
Po-tiat.d Offne
N*4 Dekum Building
The State -unday school convention
which convene- at Oregon City on
April 23, ¿.’4 and 2"> will be attended by
.Mrs. R. A. Brown, Mrs. Unroe, and
Mrs. F. J. Faith, delegates from the M.
Will do your Painting. Tinting,
E. Suuday School of Lente.
Papering and Finishing.
STEFFY
He Guarantees
THE WORK
Estimates Free
203 Gilbert Road
PHONE TABOR 1417
Leave Orders at Mountt Scott
L"
Drug Store
The little friend« of Mildred Roae-
man of 7th Ave. south, to the number
of ten, gave her a surprise April 23, it
being her 14th birthday. Games were
played, and refreshments served. At
9 p. m. all departed for their homes
wishing Mildred many happy returns
of the day.
EVANGELICAL CHURCH.
Sunday, April 27. -ermon 11 a. m.
Theme: ‘ Self Reliance with faith in
God.”
Evening Sermon: X o’clock. Sub
ject: ‘ The two great foundation» of
Paul’s gospel.” Good music at eacli of
these services.
I’. Conklin Pastor.
Lents
Evangelical Church.
April 17, 1913.
Dear Mrs. E. W. Morrill;
We, the memtiers of
the above church choir, do hereby ex
press our heart-felt sympathy to yon
during your deep sorrow occasioned by
the death of your mother.
It is the desire r>f the choir members
that this informal expression tie for
warded to Mrs. Morrill, and that a copv
be sent to the local press.
N. G. Hertin,
Mrs. W. o. Ash.
Mrs. Roht. Reynolds,
Committee.
Terms Cash,
To Paint the outside of your house.
To put in your garden both, vegetables
and flowers.
To get your flower seed now.
To Paint that kitchen floor.
To tint the walls of your room.
To dye that last summer’s dress.
To revarnish those chairs, they need it
To play base ball, see our Reach line of
ball goods.
To spray that chicken coop, use Dr.
Hess and Clark’s instant louse kil
1 gallon makes 25
ler and spray.
gallons of spray.
To take a good spring Sarsaparilla.
Payments, Exchange
Theckla Bright Co.
Lents, Ore.
Home Phone, Lenta 2111
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Tabor 4249
IHHce on Foster Road 2 Blocks east <>l post < Mlice
LATEST SPRING AND
SUMMER SUITINGS
\T Till
LEADING TAILORS
Sassafrass Bark 35c Pound
Mt. Scott Drug Co
Patterns and Weight to Suit
æ Sts $25.00 and Up
SEE OER WINDOWS
103
■niMKM 57HE 'AÄ. ft
Schweitzer & Manz
LEADING TAILORS
Ix'iits, < Iregon
11iisliini Building
Farmers Attention?
INSURE NOW
In Oregon’s Most Reliable Association
All Studebaker Wagons and Buggies
on hand at Studebaker agency, East
FcsterRoad n tr Lents Junction will
Oregon Fire] Relief, Oregon Merchants Mutual
Fire, American Life and Accident In
surance of Portland
be sold at
PROTECTION AND BENEFITS
MODERATE RATES
John Brown, Gresham, Ore.
Resolution Of Condolence
_
S950, $1000
COST FOR CASH
Geo. W. Baldwin
B. B. I. rm on a
Wllaon’BenefM
F. S. Dunning, Inc.
East Side Funeral Directors
APRIL 28-29-30
414 East Alder St., on East 6th St.
Auto Service
Lady Assistant
Take Estacada Car To Lents Junction
Prompt, Efficient and Courteous Treatment
Moderate Prices.
Cast 52
Portland, Oregon
B-2525