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About Eastern Clackamas news. (Estacada, Or.) 1916-1928 | View Entire Issue (Nov. 16, 1916)
House and Range Ready It had been rumored this week that Fred Bartholomew of Esta cada had rented the bungalow across from the Estacada Hotel, formerly occupied by Lee Bronson i and family. Our society reporter in an in terview' with the new tenant, learned that a new range had been purchased and installed in the new home, but a list of fur ther appurtenances and equip ment necessary to the conduct of a happy home, were not forth coming this week, but the News hopes to add to this list of neces sities in a later issue. Ju ry Com prom ise V erdict In the case of Califf brothers of Garfield vs. Chris. Johnson of George and Ed. Burnett of Port land, which came up for trial in Justice Devore’s court last Tues day, the jury comprising Messrs. F. J. Harkenrider. John Ely, P. F. Standish, Ed. Shearer, L. Hale and Fred Bartholomew', rendered a verdict which represented a fair compromise of the amount of money involved. Under the condition, as the ver dict favored both parties, it has yet left in doubt, which side won and which side still has to pay the court costs, so another suit to settle this item my result. Jo n e s’ A uction Sale There will be a sale at auction of the W. A. Jones’ Livery Stable outfit, including horses, rigs, harnesses, saddles, pack- saddles, etc., on Saturday, Nov ember 25th, at the Jones’ stables in Estacada. Sale of C hristm as W ares On Saturday, November 25th at the club rooms in Estacada, the laUies of the C. I. C. tvill hold a sale of fancy articles, suitable for Christmas gift«. All ladies are invited tocaliand look over the assortment of dainty wares and to enjoy refreshments which will be served during the afternoon. Herman Wallace of Estacada, has rented the Shankiand place at Morrow Station, where he will hereafter reside, As Mr. Wallace in his capacity of Forest Ranger, keeps a string of saddle and pack horses, his renting of a good farm is an economy. The George Social & Com mercial Club had a business meet ing and dance at the club house last Saturday evening, which was well attended. Mrs. Walter Paulsen and daughter of Portland, visited her sister Mrs. Julius Paulsen of George this week. Miss Flora Johnson of George is visiting among Portland friends this week. Not content with having at tained the qualities necessary for “standardization” , the Cur- rinsville school, under the direc tion of Miss Hoss, has now a noon-hour hot lunch for the pupils, with either hot soup or chocolate served daily, the pupils contributing 5c each every other week and donating the milk. E ag !e C reek Note» Contributed Last Tuesday Mrs. Viola Doug lass went to Portland, spending th? night with her* daughter, Mrs. H. S. Jones, returning home Wednesday. Mrs. Henry Udell received a call from R. B. Gibson and wife last Thursday afternoon. Mr. and Mrs. Jim DeShazer were the dinner guests of Will Douglass and wife last Wednes day. Mrs. C. Baker, of Estacada, who has been assistant nurse of Mrs. Howlett, for sometime, re cently returned home, and her place is now being filled by Mrs. Jones, of Currinsville. Mrs. S. J. Eddy, of Portland, accompanied by her sister-in-law, Miss Mildred Eddy, came out to Eagle Creek Sunday and spent the afternoon with her sister, Mrs. R. B. Gibson. Roy Douglass and wife were the Sunday guests of the latter’s sister, Mrs. Flora Benson, of Logan. Mrs. R. S. Clark entertained the Helping Hand Society at her home last Wednesday afternoon. A pleasant and social time was enjoyed by those present. After partaking of a dainty luncheon the Society adjourned. The next meeting will be held at the home of Mrs. J. W. Cahill, November 22nd. The farmers are taking ad vantage of this good weather and are busy digging potatoes, plow ing, etc. Perry Murphey is helping Mr. Dhulst dig his potatoes. I j j j Viola B reezes Contributed The Viola people tendered a surprise on Rev. Pogue last Fri day evening. There were 27 present and each guest brought a pound of provisions and all spent a pleasant evening. Mrs. John Ficken and brothers went to Oregon City Sunday to visit their mother, Mrs. T. C. Jubb, who is improving in health. Ray Miller was duly elected constable by receiving the high est vote at the recent election, against a field of a dozen or more candidates. The result of this vote shows what Ray’s friends think of him. Rev. Pogue is holding revival services at the church every evening this week and as he is a powerful speaker, much good will result. Thos. Eaden is keeping his machine busy these days hauling spuds to market and when eggs can be gotten, is handling these choice commodities which are selling at 55c per dozen. Ralph Lemon, Lou Burd and Joe Pesznecker of Garfield and Estacada, left Monday for Bend, where they will be employed in lumber work. Fred Bartholomew of Estaca da has this week assumed an interest in the Walter Givens Company, Inc. and will hereafter be identified with the working force of that organization. The Crawford brothers of Gar field Tuesday received an up-to- date manure spreader, for use on their farm, the implement hav ing been purchased through the Finch Hardware Co. of Estaca da. The sympathies of his many friends are being extended to Dr. L. A. Wells of Estacada. who last week was summoned to Portland, owing to the death of his father. L. H. Wells, a well known newspaper man and resi dent of the East Side. Mr. and Mrs. Earl Coop and Mr. and Mrs. Foster of Osborne, Kansas, are visiting at the home of R. S. Coop of Currinsville. A baby daughter was born to Mr. and Mrs. Gabriel Gillotti of Eagle Creek, November 9th. We are sorry to announce that owing to unavoidable delays in receiving our shelving and fixtures for the new Crabateria Cash Store, our opening will have to be post poned until Monday, November 20th. We extend a cordial invitation to our friends and former patrons to visit us on that day and let us explain our new system of lowering the high cost of living. Ex Deputy Game Warden. Ben S. Patton of Estacada, last week had arrested and convicted in Justice Beck’s court in Molalla. Walter S. Garrett of Colton, who was fined $25 and costs for illegal hunting of game out of season. j W. F. Cary, Mgr. i The transfer was last week re- corded of Lot 3, Block 9, in Esta cada, the property being sold to J. W. Reed by the Estacada State Bank. As this lot adjoins the Estacada Garage, it is likely that the Garage contemplates an early expansion to occupy the property. __ ___ Evan» Buys O u t Sam son Milton Evans! of Estacada, who until this week has been con nected with the Walter Givens Company. Wednesday purchased the interests of W. J. Samson in the flour, feed and tqmber business of Allen & Samson of Estacada, the firm name being changed to Allen & Company.