BEAVER STATE HERALD
Subscription, $1.00 a Year.
l ENTS, MULTNOMAH CO., OREGON, THURSDAY, JULY 10 1913.
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Vol. 11.
No. 28
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MAROONS DEFEAT
LENTS GIANTS
FIRING LINE
In a 15 Inninc Ga®« Elm Gives
Visiting Team Winning Kun.
Next Sunday The Giants Play the
Earnest Grays.
Gettysburg, June 25. 1913
Editor Beaver State Herald:
Oregon sent (!W G. A. R
In one of the fastest games ever
seen on the Lent* diamond, the Port­
men to
land Maroons defeated the Lents
Grants in a 15-inning game July 4th.
the anniversary uf the Battle of Get­
tysburg. We left Portland on June
25 at 2 p m There wm an immense
The game was full of sensational
plays from start to finish
In the
second
inning
the
Maroons
scored
crowd to see them off
At Hood
with a single to center, After that
River the ladies strewed roses from the
there were no scores made until the
back end of the observation car, which
ninth inning, When they were two
were eagerly picked up
Mosier is a
out and two down, Nelson,
the
Giants’ shortstop, put
the bait over
nice town, nestled between the moun­
the fence, tying the score,
The
tain«, and there >• an inland in the
game went on for six innings more.
river, »aid to be an Indian burial
In the 15th inning, with two out,
place
one of the Maroons flyed to center,
The Dalle* is a very nice city, but
All the fans thought there would be
the country around it generally is
nothing to it for the fielder to catch
very rocky, and the Columbia run«
it, but he dropped it, giving the
through rocky gorges
The city ha»
Maroons the score that gave them the
about 12.UXI inhabitant* Just beyond
game. If that awful error had not
The Dalle* is a large salmon cannery
GARIBALDI BEACH, TILLAMOOK OREGON
happened the game would be going
After leaving The Dalles we passed
on yet.
through a large scope of country
by
Strike outs—By Webb, 23;
that was level and covered with sage
Harlow, 12; by Moheler, 4
Moheler
brush Umatilla is a nice little town
replaced Harlow in the 11th inning.
The ladies threw rose* from the end
Hits—Off Webb, 6; off Harlow, 8.
of the car
Herminston is a nice
Webb had the visitors eating out of
town
The farming is mostly fruit
his hand all the time and it is not
and alfalfa
After the Fourth of July celebration
If present prospects are carried out I
his fault he didn’t get a shutout.
On June 26, when I awoke, we were
at Aatoria, James Snyder and Harry
We rode three- times While Harlow and Moehler pitched
in Huntington This is a nice place
the Friday evening meeting of the | Did we have a good time at Asto- first prize.
of abont 400 inhabitant*, with moun­ Burnham of Lents went to Seaside Lents Commercial and Civic Improve­ ria? U ell, I rather guess we did.
around the course, enjoying the mu­ great ball, they have to take off their
They thought to
tain* on each side
We crossed the for a short outing
Upon our arrival at Astoria their sic of the band on deck and taking hats to Webb. Score, 3-1.
ment Club will be the biggest thing j
Snake river about 6 a m into Idaho enjoy a plunge in the ocean the first
Lineup:
Girls’ Hose Team met us at the depot
in the parade.
When we landed,
Giants—E. Webb, pitcher; B Boland,
Weiser is a good town, having a thing and the outcome was decidedly yet. One of the questions that has I and marched to the hotel with us.
been bothering for some time is that
large level country. They raise most-
At one-thirty p m. we formed in autos were called for the members catcher; Grimm, first base; Nelson,
different from what they thought.
1y alfalfa
The Payette Valley is
of dues
Just how to maintain the line for the parade, and were placed of the teams who did not feel able shortstop; A. Boland, second base;
very nice, Here they raise lots of James soon got beyond his depth and club and meet its expenses without immediately
behind
her
majesty. to walk and were taken to the prin­ Ikenlaub, third base; W. Webb, left
fruit Caldwell is a fine city. It has could not get back. Harry undertook
cipal theatre and there we spent a field; M. Roland, center field; Ander­
dues is a much discussed question Queen Beatrice.
street cars and a fine country around to save him, but the undertaking was
son, right field.
AftVr the parade we spent an hour pleasant hour.
If it were not for the small expense
it.
Alfalfa and fruit look fine, but too much
Maroons — Harlow and
Moheler,
or so in viewing the principal street
We were introduced to the Queen
After going down twice
of maintenance there would be no scenes. Then the first hose race was of the Regatta, and after receiving pitchers; Bortheley, catcher; Doby,
wheat and oats ligh’
Alkali can be
Harry had to let go. James disap­
seen in many place*, Nampa ha* a
occasion for worry, but some very called. This was a 100 yard dash her blessing we were introduced to first base; Hamby, shortstop; Wads-
peared
and his remains had not been easy plan must be devised All those
fine school building and fine park
with Asti ria’s huge racing cart. It Admiral Morgan, who complimented watt, second base; Collins, third base;
and depot
American Falls on the found up to Monday evening
interested in this phase of matter* was run on the plank roadway on us most highly.
F Liepsed, left field; Powell, center
Mr. Snyder is a Lents boy. 22 in the situation will be interested in Commercial street. The Astoria girls
Snake river is a good power site
Sunday morning Captain
Peter field: E Liepsed, right field
Pocatrlla is a railroad town
Mac- year* of age, and has been employed coming out
Next Sunday the Giants play the
won this race in 18 4-5 seconds ; John and daughters took us for a
Cammon is a good town situated in around town at various times for the
Since our absorption by the city of Gresham second in 20 1-5 seconds; ride to the lower harbor on their Earnest Grays, which is sure to be a
a good fertile country It ha* a large past year or so. He leaves a num- Portland there is a probability that and Lents in 21 seconds.
spacious launch Rose. Here we saw fast game
her of relatives and a good many there will be plenty to discuss on
school building
Remember, next Sunday there will
After supper Captain Hull took us the South jetty entrance to the river
At 5 o’clock p m we passed snow­ friends to mourn his loss
that account One of the first things for a ride in the bay on the Steamer and again saw the forts and light be one of the fastest games ever
capped mountain*, and at 7 o'clock
to be taken up is that of better po­ Wenona, and we viewed the fire houses, but this time we were nearer played on the Lents diamond. and
we entered Wyoming
Here
we
lice protection One of the most sat­ works from her decks.
possibly two games will be played,
tjtem.
passed over a large nursh. with water
isfactory things incident to the com­
On the morning of the fifth we
After roaming around the city for notwithstanding the burning of the
over most of it Wyoming is mostly
A section of the left
ing into the city is the frequent ap- were taken in a large auto bus to an hour or two we took train for grandstand.
a grazing country.
field bleachers have been placed back
pearance of a police officer on the the city park and water reservoir home.
Fort Larimie is a city of about 1401)
streets of the town
It is having From here we could see the beauti-
As famous as Astoria is for hos- of the home plate, and other changes
The Elk mountains, covered with
Lents Ball Park was the scene of a good effect and will no doubt have flu Youngs Bay district, the Lewis pitality, she eclipsed any former rec­ made, and we will not be handicapped
snow, can be plainly seen from the what undoubtedly was an incendiary tire a tendency to quiet thing* down quite and Clark river, old Fort Clatsop, ord this time.
Every auto, every in the least. We trust that the nar^
car* This is a part of the Rockies on Saturday evening, about 11 o'clock a bit But instead of having one come Warrenton. Saddle Mountain. Cocks- vehicle of any sort was at our serv- row-minded cur with the petty lar­
At Larimie is also the large cement There was no reason for a fire start­ out here for hi* dinner or «upper, we comb Hill, and many of us had our ice; in fact, we “owned the town.”
ceny instinct, who dropped so far
works, where they make the Port- ing there at that time of day. or at want one here all of the time
The first view of the mighty Pacific ocean
The young ladies of the Astoria below the normal of man, and for the
land cement, Cheyenne is the larg- any other time for that matter. But club should appoint a good live com- On returning to the city we could hose team were the best of hosts. time being reverted to the animal
est city in Wyoming
just why anyone should be interested mittee to wait upon the mayor and command a perfect sight of the har- Fred Brown, their jolly manager, was kingdom, will reap a reward para­
Nebraska is all prairie and is used in burning down the grand stand get immediate action on the matter bor and in the distance, Knappton. there at every opportunity to show mount to the deed.
Nearly all of
for grazing
They also raise lots of seems to b* a mystery to most of The longer that is delayed the harder Wash. Government Quarantine Sta- us a good time.
Fred
Johnson, the school leagues sometime or an­
The ball grounds are it will be to do anything with it
alfalfa and apples
Julesburg has a the people.
tion. Hungry Harbor. Ft. Columbia. chairman of the Land Sports Com­ other have used these ball grounds
fine large park at the depot. North not used during the week and Sun­
Another matter that is alive is that Ft. Canby, Cape Hancock, and Des- mittee. was as constantly in attend­ absolutely gratis; they have hid free
Platt is a lively town and is sur­ day’is the only time when the msot of the local branch library.
It is damonia Lights, as well as three sein- ance on us as his arduous duties access to the grounds at all times, and
rounded by a fine farming country of the boys who belong to the team thought by some that the location ing
’
grounds in operation.
would permit. The members of the the fact these children have had a
Here we crossed th? North Platt can afford time to play, so reason­ would be improved by placing it
Then Captain Wolf entertained us Admiral’s staff acted as escorts to playground, have never been asked
able people would take that into con­ nearer the school house. The present on the Regatta Flag Ship, the United us upon every opportunity; in fact, to contribute any portion of the cost
river.
We woke up the morning of June sideration and be glad to see them location has been quite satisfactory States Revenue Cutter McCullough, every citizen of the city by the sea of maintenance should appeal to
themselves
Unfortunately. in the past, yet it is thought that where we took in the ship from kel­ was a host in themselves The Asto- anyone who has the wellfare of the
28. in Iowa Crops are looking well enjoy
Cedar Rapids is a fine city. Corn in Lents has a number of people who more children would be interested son to flying bridge.
mind.
The boys
ria fire department acted as special neighborhood in
Iowa and Illinois is about waist high would rather see a funeral procession in it were it located as men’ioned
After dinner came the races again, police during the races and Chief that comprise the Lents Giants are
and looking fine; small grain is also with some of the young people of There is also some talk of trying to at 2 p m. The dry test was run on Foster and his men did everything all laborers and Sunday is the only
in good condition
the town in the hearse than to sec get a new building especially pre- the plank street on Bond street. This they could to assist us.
Nothing day they can find for recreation and
We left Chicago for Gettysburg at them enjoy themselves a little. The pared for the purpose.
was run 100 yards, lay 150 feet hose, that could have been den» for our have a small measure of pleasure,
7 p m , and at 5 a m. the next morn­ supposition must be that some enemy
The Water Department will have to connect to hydrant, break coupling comfort, pleasure or amusement was and it would seem that the citizens
ing we were in Youngstown. Ohio. of Sunday enjoyment had a part in be seen relative to better service in and couple nozzle In this race Asto­ left undone.
of Lents should not begrudge them
Here are large iron and glass works disposing of the ball ground prop- this district. Many of the mains are ria and Lents tied for first place;
We have certainly had the time of this sport, inasmuch as all games are
At 1 p m. we were in Pittsburgh, Pa. erty. But as one of the team says, too small, and others of them are time. 34 4-5 seconds; Gresham time. our lives. While the racing on the conducted in an orderly and gentle­
This is a great manufacturing city. they did not burn the ground up. A made of wood, and are constantly 35 1-4 seconds
In this race Miss plank roads was hard on us, we en­ manly manner; yet there are some
After leaving Pittsburgh we went reward of $10000 is offered for thc bursting. They would not stand much Wrisley, Miss Huxley, and Miss Da­ joyed the trip and every minute of who have outtived their usefulness
through several tunnels. Sunday serv­ conviction of the guilty party or pressure in case of a fire, Insurance vis were compelled to withdraw from it. It was a pleasure to meet a foe on this sphere and their only ambi­
ices were held in the Observation car parties.
companies are not likely to make the races on account of sprained an­ as worthy of our steel as those Asto- tion appears to be the desire to
Cumberland. W Va., is a nice, large
much changes in rates until there are kles
We see
Regatta create trouble for others, but thanks
This left the Lents team in ria girls were.
city, lying at the foot of the moun­
GRESHAM BANK DECLARED
improvements made in the water very poor shape to finish the series. Queens in them for years to come, to the Creator this breed are in a
tains
We crossed the Rig Four
PROSPEROUS
supply. This should be attended to
But at 4 o’clock the wet test was
Three cheers for Astoria, three hopeless minority, and with the sun
river in Maryland at 5 p. m. and
at once.
called.
This consisted of running cheers for Queen Beatrice, and three- shining the games will go on. Man­
through Williamsport at 530, thence
An item in last week’s Herald
The meeting will he held at the 100 yards, lay 150 feet hose, connect times three cheers for the Astoria ager Forte will use the following
through . Hagerstown,
arriving
at caused some question to he asked Seward Hall at about 8 o’clock
lineup in next Sunday’s game, and
to hydrant, break and connect nozzle girls and their manager.
Gettysburg June 30, and put in the of the Bank of Gresham during the
he considers it by far the strongest
— LENTS TEAM
and get water. Gresham girls won
day inspecting the camp
LENTS BOY LOSES EYE.
past week The information was fur-
aggregation of players he has had to­
in 33 2-5 seconds; Astoria was sec­
On July 1 two comrades and myself nished that the bank was-in good
The Fourth of July passed off at ond. with 41 1-5 seconds; and Lents SUMMER SCHOOL IN DEMAND gether. so far. this year:
hired an auto and went over the condition and so far as its continu­ Lents without much worth telling in 45 seconds
A Boland, second base; W. Webb,
The Lents Summer School was duly
This was remarkably
historic battlefield
I was not aware ance was concerned there was no The best part of it is that there are good time when- the fact that there opened on Monday morning,
One left field; Ikenlaub. third base; Nel­
that the battle ground covered so cause for alarm The Herald inform­ very few accidents
One boy, how­ were only six girls running against hundred and forty-nine pupils were son, shortstop; W Boland, first base;
much space.
Everything of import­ er seems to think he knows what he ever. will have occasion to regret the ten in the other teams.
Sixty Guertz, right field; M Boland, center
enrolled in regular studies
ance was marked. In the afternoon is talking about, but perhaps in this, day the remainder of his life. Lowell
boys are taking manual training work, field; Jergenson, catcher; E Webb,
This ended the hose races
uti­
as in many other instances, the pub­ Brandson lost one eye by reason of
the Iron Brigade had a reunion
Captain F. W. Spooner of Port­ ten of whom are in the other work. pitcher; Hurst and Barbagalata, uti-
The morning of July 2 I weht to licity- was unnecessary, at best. The his exploding a firecracker too close land entertained the three hose teams making well over 200. Forty-five of lity.
the place where I was wounded Herald has always been on friendly to it. His face was somewhat burned anil their managers and chaperons at the girls are engaged in
sewing
Everything looks natural, only I terms with the Bank of Gresham, and and the sight of one eye is thought dinner at the Hotel Weinhard. After classes.
The teachers engaged are
The Ladies of the Mount Scott W.
depression
I
made
not
care
to
hear
anything
that
the
would
to
be
permanently
destroyed
could not find
dinner the teams were taken for short Misses Cavanna. Fawcett, Monroe C T U held their meeting at the
in the ground when I fell I wanted would be detrimental to its interests,
The sesisons extend home of Mrs. F Gates of Gilbert
auto rides.
Then they were enter­ and Waugh
The
changing
The great Sunday school Fourth of tained on board the U. S. Quarter­ from 8:30 a. m. to 12:30 p m.
There have been some
Crossing. Tuesday afternoon,
to bring that I home with me.
children
of
the
Loyal
TrnRr««
July 3—The Iron Brigade had an- around of interests in the bank of July parade held in Portland proved master’s
steamer.
Captain
James
*
Re­
other reunion, They say I was the late and that may have been the to he among the largest and most Fornance. by her commander. Captain
Mrs. Durand of Portland spent the Legion furnished the program
coolsst man in that battle—I was so cause of th« ideas which were pub- pleasing and successful parades ever Byrn. This gallant vessel lead the Fourth with her mother. Mrs. Dun- freshments were served. A very en­
held, of its kind, in Portland
joyable time was spent.
so cool that I shivered.
litshed-
illuminated marine parade, and won seth.
JAMES SNYDER A
COMMERCIAL CLUB TO
MtET ERIDAY EVENING
VICTIM AT SEASIDE
INGENDAIRY EIRE
Al BALL-PARK
GIRLS HOSE TEAM
TAKES THIRD PLACE