The Monmouth herald. (Monmouth, Or.) 1908-1969, July 16, 1920, Image 1

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Newspaper Page Textv. i The : Monmouth Herald ,..... ' - v Monmouth, Polk County, Oregon, Friday, July 16, 1920 No. 4 5. Vol. XII Monmouth is Located in the Best Section of the Best Valley of the Best State in the Nation Items of Interest (fit Oregon Normal Mr. A. E. lngraham, Principal it Summerfietd, Oregon, was Inter viewing prospective teachers for hit Khool on Monday. Mr. In graham ii former Normallte and give tha students tome good advice In chupet hour. , Mr. Gentle represntd the Fac ulty In chapel lait Friday. He gave an interesting discussion of the threefold natun of the present day curriculum in tlamtntary achooii. The afternoi sewloni at the Normal this week have been moved up to 1:15 instead of 1:30, with thirty-five minute period. This gives the students an opportun ity to attend the Chautauqua. Miss Mamie Radabaugh, Critic in the Monmouth Training School, spent last week-end with friends here. Misa Radabaugh hai had year's leave at adbsenca which, she has spent at the University of Ore gon from which she will graduate this summer. President Ackermtn reports very energetic group of people in the Normal Extension at Pendleton He ia much pleased with the work being dono there. Mr. J. V. Bennes, the architect in charge of the building program, ha plans ready for an extended en largement of the heating plant This ia probably all the building t thst will be done this autumn. Mr. and Mra. Butler entertained the members of the faculty at their home very happily last Sunday evening. Students have been Interested in , the poster exhibit in the corridor v near the library this week. The posters are sent out by the National Child Welfare Association and are intended to stimulate attention to better reading fur children. i Mrs. Ackerman is visiting her daughter, Mrs. Lunn, in Corvallis this week. ! Father O'Hara, who is now con nected with the University of Ore gon, gave an excellent talk at chapel hour Wednesday morning. ( J 'Checkers", a moving picture lion of a drama which for $dut has been a faviorite on the stage, comes to the Normal Mon day night. It is a homely rural etury of the tyiie that never grows old and the Normal management ' considers itself fortunate in get ting the picture for- the summer session. College Approves Tilt The Central Tile company Is working on orders aggregating fourteen thousand building tiles and plans to make forty thousand this season in addition to It reg ular grist of drain tile. ; The build ing tiles are in demand at present for prune dryers most of them going to the Dallas section. Man ager Partidge ia also experimenting with building brick and may build specinl kilns for this work. I rick burned hive been uniformly suj- cesafiii. Recently simple of the tile which the company produces wen submitted to me specialists at the agricultural college and a high rating given. The clay from the yard makes exceptionally good tile and the company will double its output next year. Joint Installation Enjoyable Event Final Settlement Shows Cost $56,500 ihautauqua Program Surpasses Expectation Engineer H. W. Jones of Mc- Minnville and Chas. T. Parker of Oregon City, contractor for the con struction of the gravity water sys tem, were in Monmouth Saturday and for their benefit the council held a speical aestion when ttnal settlement for the work .was made The tot I cost of the gravity exten- sion was IBG.SOO.' The engineers report was that the work had been properly and efficiently done and the experience of the department Is tlt we now have water in quanti ties to supply a city of twice our total population. At the meeting a bend held by a Portland gentleman was offered for sale and it was voted to buy it The I Old was for $500 and was one of the $25,000 issue sold at the time the reservoir was built and was not due until September, 1921 Danger in Canned Stuff L. P. Giltnore, who recently lost most of his flock of chickens thru the feeding of spoiled canned aspar agus to them, sent two of the birds to the Agricultural College for post mortem. ,He is In receipt of a let ter this week from J N. Shaw, in structor of veterinary medicine say ing that portions of the intestinal tracta of both birds were fed to several hens and one developed sym ptomsof botulism. Botulism is a disease caused by the bacillus bot- ulinus, an organism found in spoiled canned fruit and vegetables. Mr. Shaw adds: "Spoiled canned products should never be fed to poultiy because of the great dan ger of infection with ' this organ ism." The iolnt installation is getting to be a regular thing with the Mon mouth Rebekah and Odd fellow lodireaand the combination held Monday nitrht was a very pleasant affair. District Deputy Paul Tach- eron acted as installing omcer lor the Odd Fllow and Mrs. J.L.Mur dock occupied similar position for the Rebakahi. Misi Alice Sutler, n officer of the irrand lodge, was intlnlllnir marshal for the Kebekalis and Chas. Newman held a like po sition for the Odd Fellows. Fol Inwlnu In a list of the officers in tailed: Rebekahs Dorris Riddell. N. G. Laura Pace. V. G.: Nannie Sickafoose, treas.; Mma Cornelius, aecy.i AlU Rogers, warden; Alice Butler, conductors Delia rorce, ehinlin. Elsie Wilson. I.G.: Una Jones. O. G .: Irene Wolverton, K S . N. j.: Addie Shore, L. S. N. G.: Paradlne Doughty, R. S. V. G. Ida Scott, L. S. V. G. Odd Fellow Braxton Powell, N. G Claud Boothbv.V. G.: Paul Tacheron, secy.; Herbert Evans, treas.-; Earl McNeil, warder.; Albert Sacra, conductor: Ira Wil liami. 1. G- Oscar Zook.O.G.; Geo Crofoot, R. S. N. G.; G. M. Part ridge, L. S. N.G.; Clarence Grund, H S. V. Gv Frank Whiteakcr. L S. V. G Win. Junes. R. S. S.; W. J.Stockholm, L. S. S.; U. K. Sick atftfiaA rthanlifl.' ' Apple Tree Grubbed Out M. M. Harvey, orchardist, living north of Monmouth, is grubbing out or plans to grub out the major portion of the trees in his apple orchard. These trees were either killed or 'seriously damaged by last December's freeze and Mr. Harvey does not feel like giving them the use of tht land for the period of tim necessary to recover. The Northern Spies and Rome Beauty apple trees In the orchard were un harmed and these will be spared, Mr. Harvey has owned the orchard 12 years and the trees were planted 22 years ago. Young People Wed June, the month of weddings, at tracted another couple this week when a verv nrettv ceremony was staged Sunday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. J. M. MacDonald in this ritv. The eontractinir twain were Mist Marian MacDonald, daughter of the honta and Mr. Kenneth Ives. The ceremony was performed in the nresence of a few intimate friends at 1 p. m. with Rev. Peter Conklin officiating. An. arch of green and white had been constructed under which the counle stood making a verv pretty picture. The bride is a nxvnt irmduate of the Normal and for some time past has been connected with the oca te ephow exchange.. With a long residence here she has many friends in the community to wish bvr happiness Th ttradm is at nresent an emtin er in the employ of the warren company who are paving the high wav and at nresent stationed at Rickreall. There is an attractive little buniralow. already furnished where they will settle down to house keeping. ' Whnn In need of a traveling1 baK. suit case or trunk it will be worth your while to call and look over our line before purchasing. Moore & Addison, Independence, When Mra. Percival returned from her stay at Turner she brought her two small grandchildren, uam illa and Nelly Alice Percival of Madras who will visit with her. F. M. Parrish, conductor on one of the S: P. trains, was a visitor Sunday with his family in Mon mouth. Boh Stronir . left for . Portlf nd Tuesday where he exDects tojand a job with a harvest brew in Eastern Oregon. Mr. and Mrs. Grover and children spent the week end with friends in McMinnville. Geome Fisher and family of Au burn. Nebraska, are the guests this week of Mr. and Mrs. John fckeen Thev exoect to stay in this section for a vear and may locate perman ently. First impressions of Oregon they find very favorable. Marian Ellis and her brother George of The Dalles are here for a summer visit with their grand parents, Mr. and Mrs.'G. W. Chese bro. Chas. Leonard was a visitor in The late Warren Neal was member of the Modern Woodmen America and last Saturday his widow received from headquarters a check lor $3,uuu, nie insurance which is a fairly Epeedy return as his death occurred only about six weeks previously. Mr. Neal held membership in the McMinnville camp Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Sturkin were over from Salem for a visit Sunday Bv ' an unaccountable oversight Inst week the Herald failed to an nounce the selection of M.J.Butler by the. council to succeed to the vacancy made by the resignation of D. M. Hampton. He has accepted the nnnointment and the public spirit be his manifested on previous occasions is evidence that he will make a good officer. It is renorted that J. W. Howell has homrht his place back from Mrs IWklev and will remain at the old stand indefinitely. Welcome back. H IK. Sickafoose's two sons.How- ard of Portland and Ernest of Bates visited with the folks here Sunday Tha receDtion 'which the West Coast Chautauqua ha received this week at the hands of the people of Monmouth and vicinity has been an all around surprise. The local peo ple have been surprised for instead of the deficit which the organization exr)M-ied when rather la Iterinelv they signed up for the thing last winter, they have not only made the amount which the company re quires, but will have something like $200 out of their share of the sur plus. The company is surprised fur the local attendance and re ceipts hive been between two and three times as neat aslat previous Lands thev have made this season. The audiences have been surprised for the programs nave been un iformly of high grade; of character to keen up interest and at each performance the tent has been crowded. Advanced sale demonstrated that there would be a large attendance and this was provided for by tilling everv available corner of the tent interior, all of the loose seats Of the Norm ' theater having been brought over to supplement the usual amount of plank seats. To adl (rood neat it has been the cus tom of many to appear a half hour early. At the close of the second day Chairman Butler made the following financial statement: Received from adult tickets, $590.60 ;Jfrom student tickets. $521.40; from children s ticketa. $44. Total. $1165.90 Guarantee. $687.50. The associa tions share of the surpjus to date is $108.50 wjth receipts from the three biggest days yet unaccounted lor The West Coast Company which is Duttiniron the local show haa its head office in Portland but in turn it is anoffspring of a concern with headquarter in Topeka, Kansas. - Worldncr to trot a foothold in the northwest it la sending out some ex ceed'ngly good talent. The local manager is Mr. Whitney, who teaches next winter at Enid. Okla homa and is spending his vacation in the Cautauqua business. The Four Co-Eds. originating in the University f Minnesota, were the attraction on the hrst day, . With piano, violin, banjo and clar inet music with singing and charac ter readings, they put the crowd in good humor for the nroeramato fol low. A feature of the opening day was an expression of thanks given to Dr. Maurice J. Butler in words given by f. H. Johnson and in cheers by the Normal students led by the Misses Brooks and Sweek. Dr. Butler deserves much credit for the success of the Chautauqua. He has put much time and thought in working .out details and putting them into practice and the tribute of the students was well earned. The Ruth Runner Duo gave the preliminaries for the second days performanc end this comprised some very clever child impersonations and niano music. Rev. John Gray delivered two inspiring lectures Wednesday. A New York Presby terian minister, he left his charge, nut on nld cbthea and made his hting with the hobo population of the city for three months one wuv ter and the experience gave him ma terial for a very interesting talk . Savee Chewing Wm. Riddell, Jr. is among the progressive farmers of this section who has discarded the hay fork and carrier and puts his hay into the mow with a blower. It ia run Monmojth facea the prospect of mow with a blower, u run , e o of com. through a fodder cutter first and . . ft d through a lodder cuuernrst .no rf destnJC. then mowed away in the manner of , . .. - . lamette Valley Lumber company ensilage. The hay, of course, is m . 1 L i -1 I J cured and periecuy ory out nou.u a DMu it be Alittle damp, bad results do votMllvhM . loci not attend ai the hay packs so close the air can not get at it and should it heat a little the cooking is apt to .:il.. I.. ! ... la Ita nnnta make it digest more readily as the nt mminvrttgm. ot &t shortage. Hemlock slabs are now being di verted to the paper mills. Log- cutting of the fodder ave the an imals work in chewing. Seriously, however, economy and efficiency . . . . . j : 1 are claimed lor cnoppei nay ana . ... . , Msternuregoniii.aa.aaneepn.eu, upp)jed nna iv pay. w gr.u u, . - d because of the high cost der the hay portioned out to their . . . m now flocks. Big Mill Burns Fuel Famine Looms ternoon. Not only haa the local yard been compelled to cancel all orders to citizens, but the Normal and scarcity of labor, are now com pelled to ' use slab wood. Many new driers and evaporating con cerns are operating, all demanding wood for fuel. Scarcity and high Walt Mason Poems Have Big Place at Chautauqua Dallas Friday. This week G. T. Boothby reports th nale of Mrs. Catron's town property to C. E.'.Force.who recent ly mid his own home to Mr. Beat tie. While he gets a much smaller house hv the trade he is compensated by fhrp times as much land. Con sideration $1,500. Another Recalls n t i n t wood for fuel, bcarcity and nign Race Track ReCOraS cost of labor m prevented farmera from having ready a supply of cord J A. i i. en 4L- JAM.-J . ... i I w wu w uciy mi wit UCII.W.U. uur ariicie uq iiuisc cm.imk i ... muk1 others to recall memories oi W hard wort 8nd Pumpmen l . . ..... m a . those davs and this week we have and witn a little favor irom in been furnished with the following. Leather, the' mill fire in Dallaa Noticing the article in last weeks ffM prevented from 'destroying the Hera d brines to memory ine mo ...... .: a:.: .... . l u:u .... l..t nn wnoieoi u.en.wiuuu.iuiiun u..u.v race vroc wiii-.ii wo. i - ::.ij t .u. U(W .m It wita nod OI ine C1CT. im ure uiiinow iu UIC .... - - w. - me 150 box stalls, pavilion, grand a bot box on the slab conveyor oi 3tand,etc. I the mill and spread with inconceiv- Those who witnessed the races gb,e rapi(lity. The planked road will remember Paddy Ryan, owned . ... ,ft . by Carter Bros, from the Luckia- " mute country. He waathe pret- wearing surface ground to trader xinMAw n minnino hnrcps nnp I unreal th fir of traffic were like ever, witnessed and exceptionally fog 0f powder to lead the fire tasi. avuib ueBmiimB from one place to anotner. ning race the other jockeys wou d Kt at work not leave their posta until they lm u rt,..,,,,, would get old Paddy in the ditch or throwing water from the mill pond olnnr tha oAtrB m the track. I anrt with the eitv mams inus re-cn- &iibb "u"o e - - - then turn the bunch loose. They forced, twelve streams played upon i j ii.JJ- A haII . t ronaiy nopea rauuy uum wifa fames. The water and flavor- &!?iraJS:Uli-hd saved the-pltof the uer uic wiis, .-uuj mM Del Norte, a beautiful black pac- and the round house and other er, was developed into the first I buildings. At one (time the slab guideless pacer known here. He or to plant wag on gr. on a race horse until be learned ms prevent uy im course, then . he was sent arounm hold there. The planing mill nUna 1 ... aa nine thtk tTTAafAr Hftrt. aiuiiv l Was MvvU 00 wn r - Del Norte paced at the state fair . 1mtc anA awpd lumber around fln..flt nnnM airA and KollPVP hp t ... r 1 . Tw the mill. The loss is aomeuimg ijeiu we worm return o , ... nl f nt Mnnmnnth'e mnst re-1 Hm. T. Gerlinsrer. president of im va wvuiuvi.v.1 H 1 - spected citizens parted with a five e company which operated the spot at the old shell game. He saw ... announced that the mill would the gambler place w i com unaer immediatey and it ia ex- the shell so placed his five spot op- P , posite that shell, but as usual wnen uecwu " ' " ' tk. ck.ii ..1 uttaA tha min wasn't I Mnwrnhpr 1. To do this the com- bl I w utiv. tutvu ' . . w . there. Also a great many young wju have to buy up some of mas wno uau vibioua oi v jwj equipment put into tnis secuon ;E?J?J!!2&t during the war and now lying idle. oyone oi uie siao.e men - . . . I.L fcti .. w. wir. while an- Work of clearing up the ruina unit vi&uvij v aiso i , . , other man would lav on the barrel started Sunday without waiting for stave made for the occasion. further ceremony and all of the . - 1 A. men employed in the mill will be rrancis Arantis pastor o keDt at work. The new mill ia inrisuan cuurca at jjrowiioviiic iu , :.-i tha Rummer. ) oe larger uu Officials of the Indepetidence Na- theother. LAWRENCE TIMBERS According to the Enterprise, the Siletz Loireinir and Lumber com pany will start on the ereition of a saw mill in Independence this fall This is the company which is build ing the large mill at Camp 1 and which has for some time had a site purchased in Independence. The Misses Williams and Rickard, two Independence critic teachers, formed part of an outing company into the Alsea woods recently. Ihe two ladies while after trout, met a bear which took to a tree. While one of the ladies kept the bear up the tree the other sought a man and a rifle and the bear was slaughtered. , . Tom Ostien who is with a com nanv of enirineers lavinar out mar ket roads, writes that they have finished on the Mt. Hood loop and are now on a road south of Bend from Lapine to Klamath Falls Mrs. Chas. Ferren and sister. Mrs, Claude Skinner of Independence, were visiting in Dallas Wednesday with their uncle Wm. Hall who is ill in the, hospital there. tional Bank had a narrow escape in an automobile accident receKtly. in a Nash car owned bv Ira Mix and driven by him. Other occupants of the car were H. Hirschberg ayid Dr. Dunsmore. Between Salem and Woodburn Mix trid to pass another car but was not allowed enough of the road and his car tip ped over beside the highway. None of the nassenevrs were injur ed, the toD of the car'tak .ins all the ri-imace. The windshie t was aiso hroken and one of the fei iders bent somewhat. The party ; proceeded promptly to Portland w ithout fur ther accident. S. H. McElmurv of I nilependence has bought 92 acres idjoining his farm of Chas. Lebolc and sister of Salem. Evangelical Cb.urch Note Sunday. July IS. Moving Wor- -L:- t 11 C.V.' tfcTh. Plana snip ac ii. uuujevi.. . and Condition of the Save and Un saved after Death.". Evening Worship at 8. Subject: "Penitence and Pardon". U . Sunday School at in. (V E. at 7:15. Subject: "Why Peo le are Unhappy; The Cure." Prayer service Wednesday at 8 p. ra. La dies' Aid Thursday p. m. ' C. E. Burroughs has bought 80 acres of theStapleton estate, locat ed south of Independence. Mr. nd Mrs. Ivan Wood of Port land were week end visitors! v. ith Ranie Burkhead. Mrs Rnnts and daughter. Mrs. - Tupperof Dilley, were here this ' week packing up wrs. uoois te longingsjand vacating the house re- -cently sold to Ira Williams. T.nian Arant of Portland spent the week end with his parents in this city. F. C. Davidson and family left by automobile for Portland Tuesday where they will attend the sessions of the Eastman school for photog raphers. Tha Dallas Commercial club de clined to contribute as an organiza tion to the State Chamber of Com merce drive which is on at present but the drive may be put on among citizens of the county seat ana vi cinity. $750 was asked of them. When you want an oil cook stove buy a Florence. They are guaran teed first class in an respecia. ror' sale by Moore & Addison, Independence.