ESTACADA All the News All the Time PROGRESS Only Paper in East Clackamas $1 A Y E A R E S T A C A D A . O R E G O N , T H U R S D A Y . N O VEM BER 7. 19.2 NO. 9 o r V O L . s COUNTY BUSINESS UK He saya supervisors keep a record of tools. He also denies that the records CASCADE MAY NUT WIN SUPERIOR _______ Expert Accountant Overhauls show s bill paid twice, admits that Multnomah Return*, Incom- bridges are built without competi píete, Majority Against Books at Oregon City. HEATER WITH CAST LININGS tion. but saya the court can do it For wood fuel 18 weight 1301b. $14,50 without advertising. “ “ “ 20 “ 1401b. $ 1 5 5 1 07581426 A s to the cement sacks he dentes *• " “ 22 “ 1551b. $16.50 that 3312 cement sacks have not been returned to the company for B ig B a llo t M a k e s C o u n tin g S lo w E v e r y O i M N r t i o n B i ll. P u d N o t T a k e n an d This is a very handsome air tight rebate, claiming he returned them w h e re E s ta c a d a an d S p r in g w a ta r n o C h o c k o a R o o d M a te ria l B r id g e . Heater, with heavy cast linings which himself. This charge, however, W e r e S tro n g fo r D iv isio n . B u ilt W ith o u t Bid». dosen't exist. O a the contrary are ventilated. W ith scattered returns and hav A s s result ai the employment of the company says the sacks were Call in and let us show you our Wm. Whitfield St C o .. Portland ex returned, but no discount has been ing reference especially to the vote many styles of heaters. of Multnomah county, which is pert accountants , Clackamas county claimed. about half counted, it is pretty is learning some interesting facts Estacada G oes Dry evident, as The Progress goes to P R IC E S $ 1 . 2 5 & U P. retarding the methods of doing 14, Out o l V ote of 127 press, that Cascade county is de business at the county seat. feated. There is a bare possibility Term ing such methods, “ loose In the midst of the election e x and unbusinesslike' ’ the expert goes citement, the wet and dry contest that the state outside Multnomah on to state in h*s report on file that attracted little concern in Estacada may overcome the lead the oppo- practically every county employe is although there was a good vote neqts of the new connty have, A HOT A COLD in the position where he can be dis The town voted *• parately, rolling but it is hardly probable. I R O N According to the count at Port honest. if he desires, and with up 127, of which tue drys had the land with too complete precincts slight chance of detection. best of it by 14. This decision out of 135, the record stands: For instance 15 ways are pointed stands for two year-. For Cascade county, 6,112 out in the cierk's office and from 6 Against Cascade county, 15.177 to 10 in the recorder’ s, treasurer's Estacada Hold* Mutes Negative lead, 9.065 and sheriff's offices where the offi T o T ie Gam e 7 to 7 _ _ _ _— | It may be that the bill for creat- cials can profit, if they choose, by In a pouring rain and on a soggy | ing new counties, which appears defects of the present system of do field, Estacada, Saturday held th e 1 on the ballott as 348-349 may ing business. hard smashing Deaf Mutes of Van squeeze through, but if the voters T h e A r c th e Conditio«»«. couver 7 to 7 *t football. The do, as they have in past years, Here is one of the many new ones of our Discount Family T his is the condition says the e x locals showed much improvement Oregon will be left as it is now— I Stand 3 Hot Irons and I Cold Handle pert: in form, but were fagged at times, forcing its people, if they attempt It is impossible to ascertain, from FOR ONE BOOK OF STAM PS or on Sale at $2.00 The ball was in the enemy's terri- to gel relief from intolerable con- the records, what the financial con tory most of the time. In the ditions, to appeal to a population dition of the county is; no accurate second half the locals braced up. which tells them, it has no interest record can be found of the exis worked effectively down to within in local affairs. tence or present value of the county striking distance of the goal and L o c a l R e t u r n . A r e S lo w . property, both real and personal; then by working ■ fake placement Estacada precinct incomplete at records can be either lost or appro kick, a forward pass Morton to 9 o'clock today, out of a total of priated for private nae, as a check Evans, sent Evans across for a 345 votes gives about 300 for Cas ing system is little used. T o some touchdown. Morton kicked goal. cade county and 40 against. extent it is impossible to locate past Fellows and Graham were out of Springwater complete gave 56 for errors on account of a lack of data. the game because of injuries, but and 28 against the county Eagle The sheriff s office has collected will be in harness agaiu this week. Creek incomplete, went 3 to 1 fees which were not entered in the There was a shift in the lineup, against and George precinct with fee book or turned over to the wnicb was as follows: Havens, c; 30 votes votes had about the same tory to order- This store proposes to m ove stock, preparatory county. Morgan, r g; Keith, r t; Evans, r ratio. That is as far as Clackamas mg next spring’s goods. W e have a fine line ol attractive One example, declare the experts, e; Harrirsan 1 g; Hart let t, 1 t; New county returns are known. tferns, at 15 to 3 5 cents a roll; were 2 0 I* 4 6 c c * the almost entire lack of records man, r e; Moricin, q; ~Womer, r h; In Estacada the judges and r g a in s l as to disposition of road material. >n Subs— clerks in two shifts have worked Road warrants read payable to Woodle, 1 b; Dale, f b. Satterfield and Gard. night and day and will finish this “ bearer" which makes it possible afternoon. They were composed I am handling a full fine of Grain to turn in a fictitious name and per Spence Denies Article. Get ready for Winter by securing one oi our W arm Rugs, of W. R. F. Browne, Henry Epper sonally cash the warrant without and Chicken Feed. Prices $15 to $23, for the 9 x 1 2 kind. son, John Ely. C. Krigbaum, L'nnf endorsement. It is customary to To the Editor of The Progress: W hile in Oregon City today I Kimmel. Luther Henthom, J. P. deposit in a bank the full amount Smaller rugs $ 2.50 to $4.50 All of first class quality and weights due tor road work to the credit of was informed that the members of Woodle, W , A . Hevlman. B. F. are guaranteed to be as represented. the supervisor's account entrusting the Grange in the eastern part ot Ford, "H a s" Tracy. W. A . Jones. Special Beds $10.75, cream or brass finish. This precinct gave Wilson a him to pay the proper parties. the county were alter my scalp and G ive me a trial and rest assured you Practically no record is kept of tools tnat The Progress had handed me a plurality, women snfferage ran “ rare roast well done” because of even. On the county ticket no although some of the supervisors Blankets, cotton or woolen, Bedding. will be dealt with honestly. include in their monthly reports a an article on the county divisiou figures were obtainable at 9 o'clock, list of tools and materials on hand, question which was published in but it was stated that H ively demo C osy rocking chairs for the L iving R oom . Remember the Place — THE OLD but the practice is optioual, say the the October Grange Bulletin. 1 cratic candidate for county comm hunted up a copy of The Progiess issioner. lead W . H. Mattoon, PLANING MILL STANDI experts. and found that in the issue of Octo present incumbent. B r id g e s W ith o u t B id s. ESTACADA FURNITURE CO. Four steel bridges costing $17,- ber 17. under the heading of “ Start A s stated elsewhere the town 965, which was the subject of » set ing Hoax No. O ne," I am accused went dry by 14 votes. W . D. and L . M . Henthom, Proprietors of resolutions considered by the of "making untruthful charges," Odd Fellows Building Milwaukie grange not long ago, “ having launched this canard for the Basketball at Springwater. were built without competition, ap purpose of prejudicing those who seeeeen The Springwater basketball team parently, says the report, The are not familiar with the facts" and will open its season Saturday night same is t u e as to other contracts. I am informed that “ To begin now Nov. 9th, with the "H igh School The court did not advertise tor bids, by misrepresentation, not to call it Students" team of Portland. as required by Article 6268 Lord's by the ‘shorter and uglier word,’ Springwater has been drilling hard Oregon Laws. will not avail." for some time and is in good shape. The report continues: After reading the article I felt The H. S. S. boys are the pick of “ By inquiry of the Washington like the Swede boy who was pun the prep, school talent as shown by Portland Cement Co. we find 3.312 ished at school for a prank that was Country Shorts, 80s - - $1 05 the following lineup. Geer, cap empty cement sacks have been re played by another youngster. Dur Country Bran, 62s - - 75 tain, St. Paul, Minn. H. S. team, Eastern Oregon Club wheat, sack lots, $ 1.50 pr. 100 or 90c ceived by them from the county, ing the operation ' ‘O le’ ’ could not and on the St. Paul All-Star team * O -'V . «v. . - - « « / » but as a claim has not been sent to restrain his mirth and when the pr. bushel. for two years; Irle, captain Wash the above company, they have not teacher paused for breath “ O le" Ground barley, - - at very low price ington H. S. 1912; Lewis, captain issued credit for same. Apparently said “ This bane a good yoke on Ground wheat, - at very low price of Lincoln H. S. 1912: Cudlipp, the county has overlooked the im you, you whipped the wrong feller." Dement’ s Best Flour, - $4.50 bbl., $1.20 sack Lincoln H. S .; Gage, Lincoln; I knew nothing of the article re Free city delivery will be made every Thursday afternoon. Must portant part ot making claim to the Pfaender, capt. Portland Y . M. C. The ferred to in the Bulletin until I re have order not later than Thursday forenoon. A ll prices subject to company for these sacks. A. team. The Portland boys are B E T T E R THAN EVER change without notice. sacks (most brands) are worth 10 ceived my copy. While I would all experienced players and the cents etch. For cement for which rather not see the connty divided, game probably will be one of the the county must pay $2.05 a barrel, I have not written a word to any ' best ever seen in Clackamas county. by returning the sacks, the cost one in the state for or against the Remember the date, Saturday, Nov. can be reduced to $(.65 a barrel. division proposition. Above all, I (9th, 1912, at Dodge hail. Admis It is customary in ordinary business have not taken advantage of my sion 25 cents. Everybody come to deduct a 2 per cent cash discount position to influence any one in the 'and “ holler” for Springwater. for lumber invoices if paid liefore matter I will use my own judg the 10th of the following month ment when I go to the polls, vote Qur c,ubbitJg rate, wi„ help you C. E. DllBOIS, Manager. We do not find where the court has as I please and express my personal. to save nloney. As the newspaper man is so prone to exclaim, "Now is the Time to Sub deducted anv discount for payment opinion just as any member of the ( scribe” for any and all of your favorite periodicals and publications. of claim s." W e deal in all kin ds of building Grange has a right to do on any | _ _ • *» r I M | < B e a tt ie T a l k . . We have them and can give you clubbing rates snd secure them for you subject of public interest. cheaper than you can yourself and save you expense and the risk of sending. The day after election County m aterial in clu d in g L u m ber, L a th , In justice to myself I want the J * Judge Beatie explained that sher memliers of the Grange who are in STABLE Let us renew your subscription. Subscribe through this Agency. iff s fees not turned in are in case terested in the matter to know that Sash, Doors, Sand, G ravel, L im e, W . A. JO N E S of mileage for deputies and where I am not guilty of any of ihe crimes W t S a v a R e v ie w o f R e v ie w s , W o m a n ’ » H om e C o m p a n io n , l a d i e . H om e J o u r PROPRIETOR the mileage amounts to more than charged by The Progress. Plaster, B rick. C em ent, E tc. A ll If the ' n a l, C o s m o p o lita n , M c C lu r e ’ », P o p u la r M e c h a n ic s. A ll S to r y , P o p u la r, S a tu rd a y Good rigs and careful driver* always the law allows, lawyers make it up. editor will publish this explanation E v e n in g P o e t, in f a c t a n y an d o il o f lh a b est p u b lic a tio n s. SPECIAL A TTEN TIO N He denied it is impossible to as and give me a square deal we will orders p ro m p tly filled. Given Hunting and Pishing Parties IS HEADQUARTERS certain the financial condition of call it even. Yours Respectfullv, REMEMBER FOR BOOKS the county or that there is no record WOOD & LUMBER C. E. SP E N C E . | AND STATIONARY THE Local and Long Distance Telephone relative to disposal of road material. Oregon City. Oct. 31, 191*. NO RECORD OF_ NO RETURNS IN FROM SUTE ESTACADA STATE BANK CAPITAL • $25.000 HANDLE Estacada Merc. Co. Cleanup on Wall Paper The Estacada Lumber Yard E E. D. ALLEN DOWN, FOR CASH! Phone, Main 112 MILL FEED OF ALL KINDS A ¿ a in a t y o u r G r o c e r s Ü J . F. LOVELACE, - I l i M a k e s W h ite r,Lig h te r B r e a d Estacada Dubois Lumber Co. Secure Your Winter Reading LlVCrV, 1060 & jfllC Head Office Broadway, Phone Main 103 Estacada Pharmacy