T he M onmouth H er
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VOL.
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No. 49
MONMOUTH, POLK COUNTY, OREGON, FRIDAY, AUGUST 10, 1923
T h ere is N o L and Like O regon and O nly O ne W illa m ette V alley
Monmouth Founded
For School Purposes
VACATION NUMBER
This issue of the Herald is a va
cation number arranged as a sort
of description o f Monmouth and
’ vicinity. The idea is to give in
fo: mation as to some one who has
never seen the things described as
might be done in anstver to an in
quiry from such a stranger. Of
course the facts presented are
more or less sketchy and many
| things will be overlooked but it
will serve as experience for some-
i thing more ambitious in the fu-
I ture.
I
For the subject matter and
< facts thereto we express apprecia-
, tion to Ivan H. Loughary, Win.
i Riddell. Jr., F. E. Murdock, A. C.
i Gage, Dr. Powell, E. B. Pace and
| others.
Creamery Achieves Polk the County of
Production Economy Pure Bred Jerseys
Monmouth, located 14 miles south-
T h e Monmouth C o-o p e r a t i v e '
As a center of the production of
wist of Salem ar.J two miles- west of
Creamery cares for the product of a high producing Jersey cattle no oth
the Willamette river, has been a
circle of dairies reaching over Polk er country in the world excells Polk
school town since it was founded a
and Lincoln counties. This creamery County. The community
within a
half dozen yeats before the outbreak
lias been in business for the past 15! radius of ten miles of Monmouth car.
of the Civil war. The story is told
years. Seven years ago it was pur-* 1 g ’ oriously claim the greater part of
that in the early fifties a group of
chased by an organization of farmers this distinction. Only a little over 20
men assembled in Monmouth, Warren
and made co-operative.
> ears ago pure bred Jerseys were ush-
county, Illinois and planned a journey
F. E. Murdock is the present man- ered to this most noted section. From
to Oregon for the purpose of found
rgi r. The creamery has grown from that time on their achievements havi
ing a town and a Christian college.
snijill beginnings until last year it most lapidly and numerously demand
They were a portion of a colony who
churntd marly five hundred thousand id world wide attention. More world
arrived in Oregon in August, 1852
pounds of butter. For the first six record cows have been bred and pro
nonths of 1923 the ciiam ery received duced, more great herds have been
and spent the first winter at Bethel,
¿03, 45.i9 lbs of butterfat and ine- developed than any other section can
near McCoy. The next year they
-rease over the fiist six months of claim. This alone is a great achieve-
moved to the site of Monmouth, and
1922 of 36,1142 tbs. It was churned in- ment, but still a greater achievement
in 1854 founded the town. Rev. John
o 255,116 lbs of butter.
when one considers that all these
E. Murphy, Elijah B. Davidson, J. B.
great producers have been bred and
Smith, Thomas H. Lucas and Squire
developed by common, every-daj
S. Whitman donated 640 acres of land
farmers.
Their achievements have
for the purpose. The square mile was
beeil made in competition with herds
subdivided, lots sold and the proceeds
in many eastern sections that have
used to build a church and a college.
|$
- i
cj
been built with no restriction as tc
School and town grew by slow de
financial limitations.
Many grea
grees. The school was known as Mon
heids, especially in the eastern states
mouth university up to 1871 when it
have been lavishly developed with the
was called Christian college. In 1882
dollars of their millionaire owners
the state legislature accepted the gift
yet none of them can boast the ac
o f buildings and site and the school
complishments of herds hereinafte
was called the Oregon Normal School.
mentioned.
A long line of distinguished men
Jerseys of this locality are no*
and women have graduated from this
only noted for their high production
school under its different names. Chief
{ but have made most phenomena
Justice Burnett is one of these. Pres
: show ring winnings; not only in com
ident P. L. Campbell of the state un
petition in the shows of Oregon, but ii.
iversity was president of the Normal
the largest shows of the nation. Ula
from 1890 to 1902 and his father, T.
of Fairacres, owned by J. B. Stump
First National Bank Building
F. Campbell was one of the beacon
& Sort, was grand champion at one
lights of Christian college.
structure costing $5,000 which is a | During the 6 months the amount of the early National Dairy shows
At one time there were five normals
model of its kind. The building is paid patrons for butterfat was $93,- In 1915 Nashville Susie, a young cow
in the state all depending upon legis
really
two story for it has a commo-1281.98 or $28,572 more than was paid 0Wned by Frank Lynn, o f Perrydale
lative appropriations for maintenance.
dious basement, kept for storage uses, patrons during the first six n in th s of was grand champion cow at the Pan
The logrolling tactics necessary to ob
and in which the furnace is located, last year. In addition to cash the pa- ama-Pacific International Exposition.
tain these appropriations became in
The main floor is 30 x70 feet and trons took $6,571 in feed, etc.
The show herds that are exhibited
time so obnoxious that in 19?)9 the
An interesting fact of the last six f rom this section are always the heav-
legislature refused any appropria has rest rooms for men and women
month’s business is that the cost of iest contenders in winnings where
tions to the Normals and they had to at the back. It has a floor of magne
manufacturing and selling has been ever shown. The Stump and Lough
close down. In 1910 three o* the site; has six booths in each of which
cut from 7.9 cts. per pound last year ary herds have so many times been
our
people
can
be
served.
A
new
Web
schools took advantage of the initia
to 4.9 cts. this year.
premier winners that their prizes
tive to ask for reestablishment on a ber fountain, 16 ft. long with a bar
When it is considered that the cost would total hundreds. So great is
20
feet
long
has
been
installed
and
millage basis. The Monmouth normal
of manufacturing is high because the the development of the herds of this
was the only one that was successful a large cabinet to hold paper is
creamery collects the greater portion locality that everyone has at somi
and while its existance has been among the fixtures recently put in
of its cream from patrons, maintain time or other achieved national dis
place.
threatened since then it has emerged
Among the new buildings on Main ing a truck for this purpose and as tinction to their honor.
always triumphant and stronger in
The herd of McArthur & Stauff at
street is the one T. J. Wedeking put some o f it comes by express where
popular support.
charges have to be added it will be Rickreall now holds the world record
noted that the manufacturing cost is for average herd production for i
getting down to bed rock.
herd of 15 or more cows. A numbei
The co-operative idea of the cream of these cows are sired by Holger
ery extends beyond butter making. the first bull to receive a Medal ol
The creamery buys feed for its pa Merit for the high production of hir
trons and sells their egg for them. daughters.
Ice is made and sold locally.
The
G. G. Hewitt, who formerly had s
creamery maintains two trucks and herd near Monmouth, and now is i
employs a half dozen people.
neighbor to McArthur & Stauff, war
owner of Rinda Lad of S.B., a ful
al conditions a feature being the com- brother to Holger. A daughter ol
nunity room in which small commun- this bull bred by Mr. Hewitt, Lad'i
ty gatherings are frequently held lota, won the distinction of being thi
The community room is equipped with greatest cow in the world by ppoduc
toilet and lavatory'. The building • * ing 1048 pounds Butterfat. This rec
of brick and tile and its classical de ord has been excelled, but the great
sign is evident in the picture present ness of the cow is not impared Mr
ed here.
The floors are of concrete Hewitt also bred St. Mawes Lad's
Odd Fello»* Building
covered with Teriazzo. The fixture* Lady, the present holder o f the world’s
ip a year ago. Mr. Wedekind oper are of American walnut, the wall
A great deal of the credit for th-
senior yearling record.
school's strong position in the stati ites a cleaning estahl.st.rncnt an< base of Columbia marble. The mam
W. O. Morrow near Independenc
is due to J. H. Ackerman, who for 1. ;eneral not ¡or a store.
room of the building is 18 feet high. has also bred many high producerr
years following its reestablishmen
The Odd Fellows building occjpi'- The vault is of re-inforced con.’rete. In this honor is included Morrow’»
was president of the Normal. His or i floor space o f 80x150 feet. The up 18 inches thick. The director’s room
Selett, the fi'st Gold Medal cow ir.
ganizing talent and wide acquaint
>er floor ia occupied by Normal iodg is at the entrance to the bank. A
ance ir. the state strengthened thi Vo. 204, I. O. O. F. The looms art burglar proof safe and an electric | "JjJ'jJ* ,, jff o{ M
,, is own
school materially.
.hared with the Ribekal s, the Wood alarm safeguards the bank funds ^ of S( Mawe, , ^
U dy the work
J. S. Lander* who has been presi mm o f the World, the Circle of Wood from theft. Ira C'. Powell, president
1 recoid senior yearling. Mr. Iliff hn‘
dent of the school since the death of ’ raft and the Grange. The uppe: of the bank ha3 been with it since he
■ this cow again on test and her higl
■Mr. Ackeiman has proved himself » floor o f the building consists of a was a young man and has earned the
production promises to again aston
fitting successor. His talents as an ed
odge hall, and antciooms, a dining confidence of the community. J. B iah the world. He is owner of The
ucator and his ability as an adminis hall and kitchen, a ladies rest room V. Butler, whose father was the first
Maori, grand champion bull at thi
trator are reflected in the growth and
Oregon State Fair 1922. He ha»
success of Normal work that are sc>
also the only Gold Medal senior year
plainly in evidence. Mr. Landers is
ling of the Jersey breed.
popular with the students and the
S. J. McKee has the highest aver
public and has the good will of thr
aging herd in the world, regardles:
faculty.
of aize, with an average of 816 pound
The school has passed the 500 mark
butteifat. The cows incloded m thi:
in avciage attendance.
high average are Lad's Iota, the ex
New Buildings Are
Credit to Main St.
Last year over a mile of concrete
walks were laid in Monmouth. Sev
eral fine residences were built during
the year but the most notable addi
tion to the buildings of the city wa.*
on Main street. The new bank build
ir.g and the Odd Fellows building are
structures of which cities five times
the size of Monmouth might well be
proud. Both were built last summer.
During the present summer two
other buildings have been added to
x*. h A reet. These are the new home
After *11% jffll A Son with the Mon-
be’ te* It
an up-to-date shop
w i,M T b y P- H. Johnson and the new
»tore of Morlan A Son, a one story
HARDING MEMORIAL
Appropriate meinoi.nl services
for the late PriMdent will be held
in the Normal Chapel Friday,
August 10 at the hour sit by the
governor and president. Speaker
and program will be announced
later.
Community House
W idelv Recognized
Next to the Oregon Normal School
the Community house has probably
done more to put Monmouth upon
the map since its erection three years
ugo than any other one thing. When
mg St. Mawis Lad's LaBelle, who now Mr. Pace was appointed to serve as
promises the breaking of another “ Student" Pastor for the Normal
world’s record, are members of thi - i school and pastor of the local Baptist
herd. In this herd is Luckiumute's ; Church nearly six years ago he at
Noble Lou, a cow that has never been once began to dream ami plan for a
defeated in her class in the show ring building that might serve as an off
and was a grand champion in 1920. , campus social center for Norma!
Rodgers & Grund, jest west of students and the young people of the
town, have a daughter of R,;ida Lie* community and an open house for all
of S.B., Lad's Likeness. This cow passeis by. With other public tpirit-
produced 937 pounds butterfat, anil ed citizens he first boosted for a r< al
luikcd by a very little of breaking the community house to cost $25,000.00
world’s milk producing record. These j to be ow’ncd and controlled by the
Failing to get
people have only had pure breds foi whole community.
a short time, but their achievements proper local backing for the more pre-
| tentious plan, he interested the Oro-
will soon rank among the best.
P. O. Powell has another well bred gon Baptist convention in a smaller
herd, including some medal winning project, and finally secured a gram
o f $6,000.00 for the purpose, comlition-
individuals.
Although J. B. Stump A Son are no d among other things on title being
oiiger breeding Jerseys, the remark vested with the convention. Local
able distinction made by them will friends of the enterprise contributed
ong
be remembered. Dunng their $4,009.00, including the value of the
Jersey fctredi: g uu er their herd was old church properly which was donat
orobably the most gieatly feared by ed bv the old church organization.
ompetitors in the show ring. They Mr. Pace was the architect, and fore
.vete not only show animals, but pro- man of construction, und at times
lucers as well and it was their dis- was hod currier, errand boy, etc.
.notion to have at one time owned The builders ideal was to provide as
far as means at hand permitted an
he world record imported cow.
Only a few of the most prominent attractive, homey place that would
nerds have been mentioned. How not only serve the students and local
ever, there are a number of other people as a social center, but at the
herds of high producing Jerseys in same time would exemplify an ideal
this vicinity, herds that are a credit Rural Community Church Center
o the community and to their owners. serving the whole community in every
There are no accurate statistics on way, everyday—a Seven Day Church.
he number of Jersey breeders or the Thru the chapel, library and reading
lumber of pure bred Jerseys in the room, recreation rooms, kitchen, etc.;
•ounty at the present time, but ten the building and its equipment have
/ears ago there were 60 breeders and ministered to the spiritual, the intel
>ver 1,000 pure bred Jerseys. The lectual and physical well being of
above facts will demonstrate that the all comers, irrespective o f sect or
industry has not receded since that «Teed. »The success •( t>Se enterprise
suggest» what might havt been done
time.
Another great herd, although down had the larger dream been realized,
n the north end of the county, should or what could yet be done with ade
be mentioned. This herd is owned quate means for enlarging, equipping
by Frank Lynn o f Perrydale, who and properly maintaining the plant.
iwned Poppy’s Dortha, present hold- The public spirited people of the com
r of the world’s junior three-year- munity not only contributed liberally
>ld record with 994 pounds butterfat. towards the construction and equip
Mr. Lynn has indeed a great herd, ment of the plant, but have each year
given generously to its maintainance.
nostly related to this cow.
The excellent quality of the herd' the budget for maintainance has av-
if this vicinity is becoming so well •ragvil $800.00 per year, not counting
'Down that breeding stock is being he set vices o ' Pastor and Mrs. Pace.
•old throughout the United States. Outgoing Normal students and tour-
\n entire carload was shipped during sts have spread the fame o f “ The
May to eastern points.
Interested House beside the Road” not only to
very corner of Oregon but thruought
uople are writing fioin Canada, Mex
co, China, New Zealand, and from the United States.
Inquiries have
very conceivable pait of the United come concerning the plan and working
itates, and is there any wonder when
o f the house from Massachusetts,
here are herds of cows with such
ligh piuduction. Thr average nulk Texas, California, Minnesota. Alber
ow Will not produce 200 pounds but- ta, B. C., and nearer points. No less
Groce on Normal Campus
erfat in a year, and here we have
.n entire herd that will average 8)1.
pounds fat. After summing up the
schievements of the Jersey breeder
■f Polk County, one can not but won
:er why farmers will milk scrub cow-
iany of which will not produce ai
nuih butterfat in a year as some of
world lecord cow of all ages who pro •be fine cows in this section will in
ilured 1048 pounds butterfat. LadV .wo months.
I I .tUe Pauline, 941 pounds butterfst j
¡the champion Register of Merit cov
j 1921, R.nda Lad's Lady, g> and champ
' oin cow at the Pacific Internationa:
1922, who produced 940 pounds but
1 teifat. He also ownes St. M»w»j
laid, who is conceded to be a work
i« o r d sire by Paging been made i
The Central Tile plant is one o f the
Gold M- dal- bull with three daughter» lourishing institutions of Monmouth
i in their first lactation. The daught it has climbed fast in the scale of im
Morían & Son’« Building»
! er* of no other bull have made yfii portance since G. H. Partridge be
and men’s lounging room. The low- f merchant in Monmouth is vice pres- achievement This bull is sire of the •ame connected with it five years ago
er floor of the building is leaded to ident. F. E. Chambeis is cashier, world’s record cow. 4t. Mawes l^d . Previously they had been hauling day
from a distant deposit to make tile
the Bowersox pharmacy and to the Clare* C.Powell, assistent
cashie' Lady, owned by Mr. HHf.
Pcmber and Snell mercantile comp and M»*s Walker bookkeeper.
j In the herd of Frank Lxraghary i but Mr. Partridge discovered the clay
bed on which the t.le plant is situated
any. The building cost $20,000.
---------m e m --------------Son of Monmouth are to be found an-
The First National Bank building
Tcarl and Ina FisKback and V. A. other group of these high producers nakes a superior product. The tile
is one that would do credit to any Fiahbark and family attended the Nine daughters of Rinda Lad of S.B., and building tile produced rre hard.
town twice the size of Monmouth. It funeral of their cousin Conrad Fost- all Silver medal winners, and five na\e a smooth, lustrous finish and
ia especially built to accomodate rur- er at Dayton last Monday.
j daughters of St. Mawes Lad, includ- the building tile, being hard and
Central Tile IMant
Important Industry
than a dozen church houses have or
aie being siected in our own state
.hat have caught the vision from our
criabtiehment here.
The buildng
<aa housed meetings of every sort —
Commercial club, Improvement clubs,
•iov!itr's club, Boy Scouts, Camp
Fire Git Is, ye town band, the fl-e
'ompuny, poultry growers, fruit
growers, grange, etc.
ough, rank among th* best.
U ri k i
. l'iuist at the busi
ness end and Mr. Partridge as man
ger the concern is incorporated as
he Central Clay Products Company
md is growing each year. They have
nee acquired brick plants at Mc
Minnville and Monroe. Locally they
have bought several acres o f clay
yielding soil and have material for
many years of business. Mr. Part
ridge is a clay man of many years ex
perience and has an eye open to any
thing that will develop business. He
oversees the work o f all three of the
company plants. James Partridge, his
son, is the local forman and the con
cern employs five men her* in tb*
season.