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DISASTROUS FIRE MAYOR
ROUSES LENTS
LENTS, MULTNOMAH CO., OREGON, THURSDAY, DECEMBER 4, 1913.
GOEEMAN
LOOSES ms JOB
THE GOLF FIEND COMBINES BUSINESS ANO PLEASURE.
Mayor Coffman had a job on the
J street last week but it was noticed on
1 Tuesday morning a week ago that he
■ did not resume activities. It ha« final
ly been exp1 fined. In a moment of
I temporary abstraction he leaned it
I against the front end of the bank. The
W. J. Taylor’s residence on Fifth : next morning it was gone, Quest ion,
who ban the shovel? It was at first
Avenue lietween the car line and Foster
I thought that the txnker hail it. Then
road was totally destroyed by fire I* > Peterson was called to account. All the
tween the hours of siz and seven Satur , jokers l-i town have hail to explain but
| still one D, kbort handled, steel shank,
day morning.
The house which was occupied by the I round (stinted, good as new shovel is
missing. If any one can locate it please
owner and his wife and a roomer, Cbas.
do so at once, leaving it at the poet
Kabo, was a fine two-story seven room office, or Eggiman’e butcher shoo.
building valued at $2'200, with contents This Is no joke. The mayor needs hie
spoon. He has been off the job for
to the value of $2000, having only
insurance. Origin of the tire is un over a week and if it doesn't show up
pretty soon he will not get to do much
known but it is supposed to have been
i on tbe street clean-up.
caused by the exploiting of a coal oil
lamp kept burning because of the Ill
FIREMAN'S BAUD CONCERT
ness of Mrs. Taylor. The report of the
AND BASKET SOCIAL
explosion was at 0 :30 and the Hames
spread so rapidly that those in the
Grange hall will be the scene of the
Fox in New York Evening Sun.
house hail barely time to get out in moat enjoyable entertainment of the
their night clothes with their winter season, when tbe Firemen's Band of
coats about them. Before the gas I Portland will be present and pleats
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could be turned off the tlauies (rum the
I with one of their musical evenings.
burning gas rose 20 feet high.
An alarm was nt once turned in both Thia liand achieved much pubIWty the
Tuesday’s municipal election made a, Bccaut»- I m - was jilted by hie young
to the lente Volunteer Fire department | past season during their trip through
and the city fire department. Chief i the east, their itinerary embracing all new record for Troutdale. Never be sweetheart Charles Bulk, 17 years old,
Ray bum of Lente with 15 men and the the principal elliee. They are giving fore have the women of the town taken decided suicide and his spirit haunting
chemical engine re«|>onde<l immediately
i their services Friday night to help tbe a part in tbe city election!. But thia the girl survivor was the best punish
but the firs had made such headway on
time they came out to accept their re ment he could <ievise, so purchased car
the Taylor building it was impossible to , voiuuteer dejmrltnenl of this district.
sponsibilities and tbe first thing they bolic acid and wrote farewell notes to
After the concert there will be a
save anything there and the chemical
did was to elect a woman for mayor. his mother and the girl. Miss Alta Wood.
stream was directed on the house next tieaket supper, tbe ladies bringing lunch
However, before he committed the
Tney have bad all sorts of mayors in
door against which the flames were tor two in a itaaket which will lie auc-
Troutdale and the probabilities are that 1 get which was scheduled for late last
driven by a strong south wind. The
: tioned off to the highest bidder, A Mrs. 1 arson, the mayor elect, will be night he made a parting visit to the
wonder is that the whole row of houses
aa good as tbe beat of them, and perhaps home of the girl where he was so over
in that block did not go. Only the beautiful hand-painted picture has been
she will give them some pointers to ad come by grief as to attract the attention
efficient work of the firemen and the prraentesi tbe fire department by the
mire. Mrs. I arson has long l»een one ! of Patrolman Drapeau who took tlie boy
heavy rain prevented. As it was some ' fenta Pharmacy Co , which will be
of tbe leading citizens of tbe town and to the Central police station where he
of the windows were broaen out entire , sold that evening.
no woman in it is more highly respect lersuaded him to promise to give up
ly ami the others on that side were
This entertainment and social is be- ed. She ia tbe daughter of Joseph, his suicidal intention.
broken, while the paint was scorched I ing given to help in purchasing service
Charles Bulk resides with his mother
latourelle, one of the first nettlera in
and the fence between burned.
coats and helmets for the firemen and thia part of the country, and has avowe at 115 Mnth avenue and left for her a
The «Ky fire department Engine Co. I should be well patronized.
up within the present boundaries of the) note as follow«:
No. 31 from Kern Park under Captain
“I»ear Mother: Goodbye, my spirit
county. 8be has served as school
Zellner responded to the summons,
SILVER SHOWER
clerk and clerk of a cemetery associa is goiM* now, so goodbye. Your loving
reaching the scene about fl .40 and by
FOR BRIDE ELECT tion, ami has the reputation of being a Charies.”
connecting on to the hose line laid from
He left the fallowing for the girl who
women of business-like ability as well
the Main Street and Foster road by
had disappointed him:
as
being
a
good
borne
maker.
drant by the Lents Company, were able
Mis* Jennie Dunning, a popular
“Sweetheart: I will drop thia note and
Along with her «-lection Jean Larson
to reach the fire, 2060 feet of hose used, I nurse who has lieen employed in the
was elected recorder. Geo. Richardson tell you I am sorry to do this, but I
but by this time the bouse was in ruins. I office of Dr. Fawcett since her arrival
pray that my spirit shall I Hither yon al
District Chief Stevens arrived from the I hen- in the spring from Minneapolis, marshall, and Ira Dodson, Aaron Fox. f ways and tlie rest of your life, and that
and L. Russell were chosen council
city ami assumed charge
was given a reception and silver shower
it will kill your husband, You shall not
Mr. and Mrs. Taylor were housed Wednesday evening at the home of Mr. men. With such a government aa thia come to my funeral
Remember tlie
Troutdale
will
surely
make
a
record
for
with friends until they could make ami Mrs A E Morterud on Campbell
You
will
find
me
on the bridge
i
bracelet.
some arrangements for their future Street in honor of her approaching good government the coming year.
at Johnson creek. Goodbye. Be good
marriage to James Adcock, a contractor
place of residence.
to yourself.”
Local Chapter 0. E. S. Entertains.
riHK Morn».
of her home city, Minneapolis.
In the disastrous fire which occurred
The local Eastern Star lodge, Mt.
A large numls-r of Che young women
Royal Neighbors Elect
last Saturday morning, one is moved to friends of Miss Dunning gather»-,! at the Scott Chapter I". D. held a most enjoy
remark what a farce it is for fireman hospitable Morterud home and sjwnt able session at their lodge room in the I.
The Royal Neighbors held election of
to try to fight against such overwhelming the evening in music and social con O. O. F. building yesterday evening. officers st their regular session Wednes
odds. There are only three hydrants verse. Refreshments were served and About 35 of the Pioneer Chapter O. E. 8. day evening. Those chosen were: Mrs.
in the l«ents district to which fire horn the evening’s honor guest was presented of Oregon City arrived in a special car Ella Ciarke. Oracle; Mrs. Leota Blyth-
can be attached, one at the school house, with a silvee set by the guests present, and guests and n-gnlar members united ing. Vice Oracle; Mrs. Alice Allen, Past
one at the junction of Main and Foster also a carving set by Dr. John Fawcett in a profitable time Miss Pearl Kenne Oracle; Mrs. Eeima Robinson, Reeoid-
Road anil one at Main and the carline ami Mrs. West.
dy arxl (Hiarles Kennedy were given the er; Mrs. Nellie Woodworth, Receiver;
crossing Such a Are as occurred Sat
Miss Dunning, whose marriage occurs Floral degree and the team work and , Mrs. Mattie Williamson. Marshal; Mrs.
urday morning shows only too plainly the latter part of this week, will la- drills were fine. After the regular busi ' Fred Sholtx, Inner Sentinel; Mrs. Ida
how totally inadequate three water hy missed by a large circle of her friends ¡ ness war disposed of a social hour with Hildrith. Outer Sentinel; Mrs. Christina
drants are for a district covering as and acquaintances, for she has proved refreshments ensued. The Oregon City Summerveldt. Manager.
Mrs. W. E. Hickman who was in
much territory as l<ents does. As king herself efficient and winning in all ways. Chapter returned home at a late hour
as thia condition continues every once
, with the promise of a visit from the town on her way to Chicago attended
tante Chapter in the future
the lodge meeting.
in a while one of our nice homes we NABOB CLUB ENJOY
are so proud will go up in smoke with
THANKSGIVING DANCE
the fife department standing idly by
tiecause there are no hydrants to which
Thanksgiving evening was one to lie
to connect the fire hose.
In the same connection note should remembered by the Nabob Dancing
be taken of the fact that the hose is club and others who were present. The
Decemher 1, 1913
not to be used as a sidewalk or even prizes were awarded to Limey Tilman [
crossing, and annyone driving over it is for the ls-st dressed character. He ’ To the Editor;
We wish to ask your kind co-operation in a movement to connect our
liable to fine or jail sentence. There represented a baby doll. Wm. Elelip
unemployed with a job. Then- are undoubtedly many residents of your
was a ruined coupling the other morn and Clarance Baker were given the
ing because some one was not aware of prizes for the beet sustained comic
county who could use the services of s good hand this winter and there an-
that fact, and another received a severe characters. Thev represented Vuele I
many idle men in Portland and other cities in this stab- who would lie glad
to have a place.
reprimand. During a fire the fire de Hiram and Aunt Samantha.
At the close of -'aneing, 11:30 the I
partment and appurtenances have right
If you will la* kind enough to run this letter and attached information
Lents
Volunteer Fire Department (
blank in a few issues of your pa(>er our plan will be called to the attention of
of way.
served an oyster supper which was well I those needing a hand. Any request* for labor made to our office will at once
patronized by a great number ofi
Iw taken up with those who are hunting for employment.
Justice Court Case
dancers, and the boys thank the patrons ■
\isoiring you that, your co-operation will lie greatly apppreeiated, I
Payne Keath was arrested Monday
for their support.
am
Yours very truly
night for assault ami battery and in
OSWALD WEST,
justice court was given a sentence of $40
Governor.
Fire
Company
Extends
Thanks.
or 20 days in jail with suspension of
OFFER OF EMPLOYMENT.
The Itenta Volunteer Fire Company
sentence il he settled with the plaintiff.
It seems Keath owed N.J. Campbell Inc. wish to thank 1. F. Coffman for his
Name
a small bid of $12.50 for over a year and good work in circulating a subscription
when Campbell went to collect the bill paper for the purpose of raising funds to
Address.____ ____ ______ ___________ ________________ ______
the fight started. Mr. Campbell re purchase coats and helmets for the fire- .
Nearest railroad station or steamtioat landing...................................
ceived a cut under the right eye which men. We wish also to thank our loyal
Numlter of men and women neede<l____ ______________________
was dressed by I>r. Hees. Mr. Keath nei»h’>on< who subscribed so liberally.
ix-nts Vol. Fire Co., Inc.,
was arrested by Officer Robert Baily,
Character of work offered_____________- —..................... ..... .........
By Fay B. Rayburn.
No. 345, for assault and battery on the
Wage* to be pair I...... .................... ........ ....... ..................... ............
Chief.
person of N. J. Campbell and brought
M. 8. Hasen,
before Judge W. F. Klineman.
He
With or without Isrard and lodging
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'»ecy.
plead guilty and war sentenced to $40
How long services, if they prove sMisfs'tory, will likely be needed
or 20 days in jail with the sentence
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suspended if be settled with Mr. Camp
Paul Blowers and wife have removed
bell, and the doctor, giving him until from Portland to Lente, to be nearer
This blank to Is- Hik'd out and mailed to the Governor’s Office, Salem,
Saturday to make good, or spend 20 the former's work. Mr. Blowers is em
Oregon, that it may l>e brought to the attention of those seeking employment.
ployed by the lx>nts Hardware Co.
days on the rock pile.
Residence on Fifth Avenue Between
Foster Road and Car Line Des
troyed by Early Morning Blaze.
Only $600 Insurance.
TROUTDALE WOMAN
LENTS BOY PLANS SUI-
ELECTED MAYOR CIDt 10 "END IT ALL
GOVERNOR ASKS AID
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$71.00 EOK LENTS
LIST OE WINNElu
FIRE DEPARTMENT
AND PRIZES GIVEN
Mayor Coffman rememberd tin- J>-nU-
Volunteer Fire I>epartm<-nt this week Pupils Learn Practical Lessons in
after their strenuous fight in the rain to
Poultry Raising During Contest
«ave property Saturday morning and
Success Achived by Co-operation
enlisted the aid of l^ents burin«» men
of Teachers, Parents and Pupils.
ami friends in raising a fund to lielp buy
service coats ami helmets so much need
ed in their work. The following in a
The Herald publishes below a list of
list of the subscribers by which the ! prizes and winners in the poultry ex -
sulistantial sum of 171. was raised.
I bibit of tbe Lenta public school. The
I. F Coffman
delay in publishing was unavoidable be
Chester’? Barber Shop
cause of Thursday being a holiday, tbe
A. E. Moretrud
Herald was printed Wednesday even-
Clyde E. Sager
, ing and the prize list received too late.
C. P. McGrew
| The poultry show last week which
Multnomah Stale Bank
was such a success, was achieved by
E. L. Raybum 4 Son
the hearty cooperation of pupils, prin
Mt Scott Bakery
cipal and teachers of tbe school together
N. M. Nygard
with tbe parents of tbe children. 8och
R. T. Love
a
team is a winner every time. The
Cottage Resturant
soliciting committee deserve special
lA-nte Garage
mention for enlisting so many in the
Axel Kildahl
project and obtaining prize« worth
F. W. Tussey
working for.
J. F. Wing
Pupils not only gained prizes and
New Method Laundry
poultry of marketable value but a
L. E. Wiley
practical working knowledge of raieing
A. W. Gardner
the birds which they will retain all
Lente Fuel Company
their life. This is one of the many in-
R. R. Whitcomb
stances showing the co-relation of book
J. E. Hawken
knowledge and practical life.
Dr. John Fawcett
SPBCl.*.!. PB1ZBB
Eggiman Bros.
Room showing beet poultry, No. 14,
W. E. Pease
awarded silver enp donated by Portland
John Mony
Commercial Club. Honorable mention
H. Julian
made of Room 17.
H. A. Darnall
Beet decorated room, No. 20, awarded
11. 8. Haskins
silk flag given by C. C. Chapman of
Rev. P. J. Beutgin
Portland Commercial Club. Honorable
C. E. Duke
mention made of Room IX
McKinley A Bundy
For beet exbibit by boy, Ralph
Copeland Lumber Co.
Mitchell, $5 in gold given by Multnom
J. L. Robinson
ah State Bank. Second prize, Cyril
Theekla Brigtit Co.
Fleming, baseball mitt.
Hall and Son
For beet exhibit by girl, Sarah
Matt Greenslade
Wands, *5 in gold given by Lente Com
J. W. Parsons
mercial Club.
A. D. Kenworthy & Co.
Beet trio of Orpingtons, Isa'iella
Katzky Bros.
Mitchell, setting of White Orpington
J. P. Nordin
eggs given by Mrs. Olive Kelly.
E. H. Duta
Beet trio of Rhode Island Reda, Ralph
Jack Seiber
I Mitchell, setting of R. I. Red eggs given
Simons A Morrison
by Wm. F. Kelly.
W. Allen
Beet exhibit of White Plymouth
Thomas Bros.
Rocks, Hewitt Hatter, setting of W. P.
A. J. Ballard
Rock eggs given by Mrs. Pearl V. Free
A. Brugger
burg.
J. H. McSIoy
Beet trio of Barred Rocks. Ruth
T. A. Bohna
Reynolds, 50 cents given by F. R.
Otto A. Wohlfeil
Foster.
Lente HardwareCo.
Most unique exhibit, Helen Colgan,
Geo. W. Spring
50 cent«; se -ond prize for most unique
J. Fowler
exhibit, Edward Kearney, 10 pounds of
8cheuerman Bros.
scratch feed given by the Golden Rod
P. Klipper
Milling Co.
O. A. Hess
Special prize on female, Paul Henry,
Isis Theater
subscription to Poultry Life given by
L. Petro vies
Poultry Life Pub. Co. Awsrded on
C. C. Wiley
Silver Leghorn hatched from eggs im
W. D. Eaton
ported from Germany.
W. F. Marshall
For beet story of work done in 4th
8. D. Campbel
and 5th grades, Eleanor Wood, knife
F. B. Hunter
donated by a friend.
C 8. Ogsbury
For beet storv of work done in 6th
H. U. Smith
grade, Bernie Kearns, a knife given by
G. W. Rush
a friend.
For beet story of work done >n 7th,
WELL ATTENDED PARENT
8th and 9th grades, Dorcas Conklin,
TEACHER MEETING TUESDAY
knife given by a friend.
BBGUI.AR AWARDS
The Parent-Teacher Club held their
special meeting Tuesday evening at the
lente school bouse with a goodly
number in attendance.
Robert A. Miller, a Portland attorney
gave a fine lecture on “Conservation of
Life” which was enjoyed. He also gave
the boys and girls some good advice,
Mies Dagmar Kelly sang a solo in fine
voice “When the BivdT Go North '
Again,” which was appreciated bv her
audience. Miss Marie Chapman gave a ‘
violin solo with a delicacy of touch that
'
pleased her bearers. The club drill '
was worth going to see in itself. Five
boys and si« girls participated and they '
were well drilled. The parents of Lents
have much to be proud of in their boys
'
and girls. Prcif. Kershner is doing all
in hie (tower for the people of Lents.
The free night school for young and old
has now IM scholars enrolled.
Robert A. Miiler will give a lecture at
the Ar Aa school next Tuesday night.
Mamed - Wheeler-Bowen
Arnold B Whreler and Miss Inez P.
Bowen were married at the home of J.
N. Railston, corner of Mearl and Anna
Avenue, W. Boyd Moore, ps a tor of the
M. E Chun-h officiating
The wedding
was a quiet affair, only relatives being
present. They will mgke their home
in Ix*nts for the present.
Miss Myrtle Chandler, who
has
many friends here, is slowly improving
from a long siege of typhoid fever. At
present «lie is just able to sit up. She
is one of the seven students of the O. 8.
N. 8. that constricted the fever.
For beet pen in ebow, Perrin Wileon,
12.
For eecoml pen. Bernie Kearns, SI.
For third pen, Cyril Fleming, grit
and ehell box given by Lenta Hardware
Co.
For fourth pen, Roecoe Williams,
eubecription to North weet Poultry Jour-
nal given by tbe Publiebing Co.
For fifth pen, Walter Thomas, Nesco
driaking fount donated by Portland
Seed Co.
For b»«t trio in the show, Lee Golden,
$2.
For second best trio, He itt Hatter,
11.
For third beet trio, Helen Gifford,
watering fount donated by Lente Hard
ware Co.
For fourth boot trio, Milton Katzky,
subscription to Poultry Life.
For fifth beet trio, Clifton Abrams,
Neeco drinking fount given by Portland
Seed Co.
For beet pair of birds, V«ta Hazelet,
•1.
For second beet pair of birds Calvin
Cox, 50 cents.
For third beet pair of birds, Lee
Woodworth, suliecription to Poultry*
Life.
For fourth pair of birds, Paul Harvey,
10 pounds scratch feed given by Golden
Rod Milling Co.
For fifth pair of birds, laeter Irish,
Nerco drinking fount given by Portland
Seed Co.
Best msle in the show, Helen Colgan,
11.
Second beet male shown, Carl Haw-
(continued on page four.