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Monmouth, Polk County, Oregon, Friday, Jan. 4, 1918
No. 18
Monmouth is Located in the Best Section of the Best Valley of the Best State in the Union.
NEWS NOTES
OF NORMAL
Dr. Conwcll Cominsr. All of
Student to Get Positicns
Hit' Normal Ii pleaded to announce
that iU next Lyceum number will
U a lecture by Dr, Conwell of New
York, who takes for his subject
"Acre of Diamond." Dr. Conwi-ll
is one of the bent lecturers in the
United States and this lecture has
received perhaps as strong commen
dation as could lie riven a lecture.
It is very inspirational and one that
every young person especially should
hear; therefore it is strongly recom
mended by the Normal .
, The Normal will resume its work
next Monday morning.- All pupils
are expected to arrive, ready for
their work, on Sunday evening.
The members of the Faculty who at
tended the State Teachers' Associa
tion speak of the splendid time they
had, especially in meeting former
stdentsofthe Normal. More than
a hundred Btudents united with the
Faculty at a banquet at the Hazel
wood on Friday evening, together
with several invited guests. Part
of the time was occupied by addres
ses from the Faculty, visitors and
students. All voted the occasion a
great success, and are looking for
ward already to the next reunion,
one year from now.
The registrar reporU that there
will be quite a number of students
entering at the beginning of the sec
ond semester, February 9th. Qutie
a number of February people have
already secured positions, and the
probabilities are that places will be
ready for all of them by the end
of the term.
Training School
Facts and Fancies
Why is it that when one returns
from a little journey to a neigh
boring town, that no matter how
brief the visit may have been, he is
invariably greeted with, "Hello!
home again? Are you glad to get
back?" Does his countenance seem
to radiate a satisfaction in being
home again? Is it because he feels
he is surrounded by those influenc
es in which he has become identi
fied? Or, prechance there is some
thing in the environment of Mon
mouth more satisfactory than that
of other places. Has this spirit al
ways dominated, or is it because
Monmouth is fast taking on that
civic improvement to be desired
in all growing towns? But even in
the days of the dim little lights, at
widely remote street intersections,
ankf walks of moss covered boards
fastened in the center but yielding
at both ends and not infrequently
tripping one and precipitating ' him
intq the ditch underneath, did this
same feelingglad to be back, hold j
sway. Why is this r .sometimes
we become obsessed with the
thought that we are weary of the
quiet tenor of things in Monmouth,
the fulfillment each day of the ac
customed round of duties, and we
seek a change. We spend our holi
days and incidentally a part of our
salary for things to which we are
unaccuntonwl; the limitations per
haps, of single room in some hotel
where we restlessly toss upon an
unfamiliar bed and all night long
listn to the Incessant, unfamiliar
sounds, the noisy street cars, the
chatU-r of the endless traffic. Next
day we meet the throngs of people
upon the streets, so bent upon the
intent of their mission, whatever it
may be, that they see us not at all
or pmlmnce glance at us, in such a
curiously cold, indifferent manner
that we are almost tempted, to im
pedu their progress, grasp them by
the hand, and talk over the best rec
ipe for making corn bread, for feed-
ing hens or for rearing babies, just
to see what would happen. We fee!
a hunger for something we can't
define.
But speaking of hunger there
are numerous eating houseB, let us
see if we cannot satisfy the inner
man or woman? The quality of
the food, the variety, to say noth
ing of the cost of the same, is a
novel experience, but it too, be
comes monotonous, and we long for
the larder at home. We think of
the sumptuous meals we have ar
ranged, fit for a king and which if
tabulated according to prevailing
prices could only be paid for by a
king.
We continue our search for hap
piness. Shall we find it in the plac
es of amusement? We behold the
wonderful feats of the rider on a
single wheel of the Bcrobatic per-
formers of the trained animals.
We listen to the trials of the new.
ly weds until we become satiated,
then we visit the silent drama. The
lights grow dim, the curtains move
back and the development of the
plot begins By means of much
gesture and labored breathing upon
the part of the actors, we discern
their emotions. At the climax the
irrepressible child near us calls
out, "What's she going to do, mam
ma?" etc, etc, until we long for a
three reel show in our quiet little
burg, where the novelty of some
things has not worn off.
We thus review our experiences
in our recent visit to Portland. We
have tried to combine pleasure with
businefs. Our business was in' at
tending the State Teachers' Annual
Association convening in Portland,
December 27th to 29th. We have
the usual impressions of such meet
ings. The enthusiasm and inspira
tion acquired in listening, to the
various addresses; the helpful sug
gestions given in the various sec
tional meetings; but best of all, was
the association with old friends.
This was the real pleasure and bus
iness of the convention. Pleasure
in meeting the county superintend
ents and suprevisors who asked
"Do you remember Miss? She is
just a bunch of animation And
Mr.? He is doing wonderful
community organization in his dis
trict." And many other similar
expressions of satisfaction of the
work our graduates are doing. It
is needless to say that the success or
failure of our students, are mat
ters quite personal, with the Facul
ty of this school.
Then the pleasure of greeting our
former students, some of whom
were with us six years ago. Their
interest concerning Monmouth folk
and doings, showed they had not
forgotten us, but that they had ide-
alized much of their experience
CAME HEREFROM
MONMOUTH, ILL
Robert Ground, Buried Sun
day, was a Pioneer Settler
Robert Ground, one of the early
settlers of Monmouth and the Wil
lamette valley was -buried Sunday.
Although for years a resident of
this city, Mr. Ground was living in
Independence at the time of his
death, which was due to the infirm
ities of his advanced years. Funer
al services in hjs behalf were held
in the Monmouth Christian church,
Sunday afternoon and burial was in
the Davidson cemetery, southwest
of Monmouth. Mr. Ground was a
man held high in the esteem of all
who knew him. He was truthful,
conscientious and dependable in
every way, a man of good instincts
and upright character. He was
born in Monmouth, 111., Jan. 14,
184b and crossed the plains with
his parents in 1853. They settled
in Polk county which during the
greater part of the intervening
years has been his borne. At one
time he took op a homestead in
Washington and lived there for a
few years and he also lived a few
years in California. Two years ago
he built hima small house in Inde
pendence and settled there. ' Ground
was never married. He is survived
by two brothers, F. T. Ground of
Buena Vista, and Luther Ground of
Monmouth. Also two half sisters,
Miss Evelyn Ground of Portland and
Mrs. Alice Shadowmay of Pasadena,
Calif.
Death of Mrs. Wade
Mrs. Ezra Wade,' widow of a civil
war veteran, died at the home of her
son D. A. Wade in this city last Sun
day. Her death was due to a form
of paralysis and she was unconscious
for two days prior to her death.
She had but recently become a resi
dent of Monmouth, coming here
with her son from Brownsville, last
summer. Mrs. Wade had been a
resident of Oregon for twenty five
years coming here from West Vir
ginia, and has lived in different
parts of the Willamette valley. Her
bohy was taken to Albany for bur
ial, with services in the undertaking
parlor of that city, the Albany Chris
tian minister officiating. Burial
was at Albany.
Phebe Cross was born in Monon-
golia county, West Virginia, in the
year 1837 and died December 80,
1917. She became a member of the
Baptist church when she was four
teen years of age. At the age of
twentyone she was united in mar
riage to Ezra Wade. To this union
was born three children, Lloyd, who
died in infancy, Mr. D. A. Wade
of Monmouth, Oregon, and Mrs. N.
while with us. In fact, we believe
we could fill every column of this
paper with their kindly solicitous
inquiry concerning Monmouth.
All tending to show, that they
counted among their greatest bless
ings, their sojourn here.
Yes, we are glad to be home
again. Glad to assume our accus
tomed duties! And we hone that
in 1918, we may draw closer this
bond of friendship that prevails in
old Monmouth.
Needham of Turlock, Calif., who
still survive her, also one brother
in Ohio. Among other relatives
who mourn her loss are nine grand
children, fifteen great grandchild
ren, Mrs. A.B.Morlan of this city,
her niece and Mr. Bert Cross of In
dependence her nephew. This is the
first death occurring in her family
since the death of her husband, who
was killed in the Civil war id 1864.
Hampt
on, Named
Vice President
The Oregonian of Sunday gives
the following account of the eleva
tion of a former Monmouth man to
high office among the state teach
ers, an item that will be of interest
to many Monmouth people.
Educators of the state did poli
tics yesterday, smashed a slate
and placed in the office of vice
president of the Oregon Teachers'
Association a man not on the list
submitted by the nominating com
mittee.
This all took place at the final
session of the seventeenth annual
meeting of the state association at
the Lincoln High School yesterday
afternoon. F. A. Tiedgen, of Marsh
filed, was on the nominating com
mittee for vice-president, but A
L. Hampton, of La Grande, " was
elected to that position instead.
All other officers were chosen as
perprogram. There was no objec-
tionto Mr. Tiedgen personally, as
he is popular in the state organiza
tion and is in fact, very much liked.
It was ielt, however, that, geo
graphically, his election would be
a mistake, as it is the fixed custom
to elevate the vice-president to the
position of president in the succeed
ing year, and a man more centrally
situated was desired for the post
It is the custom to adopt the re
port of the nominating committee
with out question. However, when
it was heard yesterday afternoon,
opposition was organized as regards
the vice-presidential nomination,
and the report was adopted with
the exception of this office.
Other offices filled without ques
tion were H. D. Sheldon, Eugene,
president; E. D. Ressler, Corvallis,
secretary-treasurer and' J. W.Todd,
Salem, and E. H. Whitney, Port
land, members of the executive
committee.
Then nominations for vice presi
dent were asked. H. M. Sherwood,
principal of the Stephens School,
Portland, named A. C. Hampton of
La Grande. He said he felt that
the selection he recommended would
be more representative of the state
at large.
Mr. Hampton himself arose and
said he was of the opinion that it
would be better in every way if the
report of the nominating committee
were followed without change. He
said he did not at all covet the
office. His nomination was seconded
by Wm. Parker of Portland , who
said Eastern Oregon should be rec
ognized. W. R. Rutherford, of Eu
gene, on the other hand, stood by
the recommendation of the com
mittee in favor of the election of
Mr. Tiedgen. Upon the ballot being
taken, Mr. Hampton was elected,
the vote being 76 to 58 in his favor.
This is the first time in the history
of the association such a step.has
PITTMAN FOR
U.S. SENATOR
Booster Club Organized at
Teachers' Meet to Bark Him
An announcement was made in
Portland this week that will be of
more than usual interest to Mon
mouth people. During the meeting
of the State Teachers' Association a
group of delegates formed the "Pitt-
man Booster Club",the object being
no more and no less than that of in
ducing our own Prof. M. S. Pittman
to become a candidate for the Dem
ocratic nomination for U. S. senator.
The rural school problem is some
thing that Mr. Pittman takes quite
seriously and he has the faculty of
imparting his interest iri the matter
to all with whom he comes in con
tact. As a side issue, this is apt
to be influential in gaining him sup
port when the proper time arrives.
With his travels all over the state
he has opportunity to make many
friends and he has made the utmost
of his opportunities.
,-A fluent and entertaining talker,
Mr. Pittman is bound to make a
eood impression when he mounts
the stump. He is not entirely a
novice in the game of politics, hav
ing had considerable experience in
Louisiana.'where he formerly lived.
Mr. Pittman believes in prepared
ness so to fortify his vocal powers for
the campaign ahead he entered a
Portland hospital during the past
week and had his tonsils removed.
When his throat is healed he will be
fine and fit as a fiddle for the
struggle.
The annual New Years day get
together meeting of the Grange met
with splendid success this year.
Something like 150 were present
including many guests. The din
ner at noon was an extra good one
and there was a fine program in the
afternoon. President J. H. Acker
man and Mr. Patterson of Indepen
dence, who were present, were pre
vailed upon to make short talks as
did P.O. Powell. The following
are the items of the program:
Piano solo Miss Bowman
Recitation "The Apple" Fran
cis Arant
Vocal solo Joy Ostrom
Address W. A. Wood
Piano solo Miss Nelson
Vocal solo Mr. Blackstone
Reminiscences of the Philippine
War W. J. Stockholm
Piano solo Burton Arant.
Mr. Blackstone was prevailed up
on to add a second song to his offer
ing for the day and was encored re
peatedly.
R. J. Evans is branching out
in business, has laid in a stock of
shoes and will rent the east end of
the Boulden building instead of
the room in which he has been
quartered. Mr. Boulden will re
sume his former feed store stand.
Mr. Evans starts in modestly and
expects to increase his stock as the
patronage warrants.
Miss Catherine Gentle who spent
her vacation with her parents in
this city, left for her school duties
at Forest Grove, Tuesday.
been taken, recommendation of the
nominating committee always being
equivalent to an election heretofore.