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About Eastern Clackamas news. (Estacada, Or.) 1916-1928 | View Entire Issue (July 10, 1919)
O U R SLO G AN : • . C o m m u n ity C ooperation KEEP ON YOUR EYE ESTACADA! (C lar lumias Devoted to the Interests of Eastern Clackamas V olume 12, N umber 42 SAD FATALITY AT RIVER MILL The Fourth of July was marred here by a sad fatality at River Mill. Roy Weist, a young man who has been staying for some weeks at the Estacada and work ing at the P. R. ci. & P. Co.’s plants at Faraday and River Mill, was drowned in the dam at the latter place. It occurred at about 4 p. m., just before the shift was changed. A log had become jammed below the dam and he was dispatcded to go and dislodge it. As he did not return in a reasonable time, they went after him and discovered his body in the water. He had taken an axe and saw with him, the latter was lying on the walk and the log had been cut in two. Evidently he must have slipped when the log parted and was precipitated into the water. It was not known whether he was stunned or not so he could not save himself. Prompt measures were taken to resuscitate him, a pulmotor being used, but with out effect. His body was taken early Saturday morning to Port land where his people lived. The young man was favorablv known here as he was quiet and unassuming and those who be came acquainted sincerely la ment his loss. He was unmar ried and lived with his father and sister when in Portland. The Gladstone Chautauqua The Chautauqua opens Tues day at the above place, for an eight day session. A striking program has been arranged, which will provide an ample va riety of the highest order for those in attendance. On Sunday evening, July 13, the Hon. Wil" liam Bryan will speak on For eign and Domestic problems. Mr. Bryan’s reputation as an orator is unsurpassed, and e en his most pronounced political op ponents praise his flow of lan guage. In fact it was a striking and to some, almost sacrilegious phrase, which first put him prominently in the. lime light. E stacada , O regon , T hursday , J uly 10, 1919 Berry Pickers Arrive House Burnt A party of twenty-five girls, chaperoned by Mrs. Heller, ar rived from Portland Monday to pick logan and raspberries on the R. C. Deming ranch in Garfield which has been leased by E. B. Watt. The young ladies seemed to enjoy the prospect and will no doubt return home with tan on their faces and a good sum in their wallets. Another bunch of twenty-five is expected next week and we hear there are twenty-five home pickers besides, so evidently there is something doing on this ranch. Tuesday of last week, July 1, an unfortunate occurrence hap pened in Upper Garfield, when the home of Ben Rawlins burnt down about 6 p. m. Mr. Raw lins was away at the time, but his mother was in the house get ting supper. The fire started from a defective chimney and when discovered by Mrs. Raw lins she at once telephoned her nearest neighbor, who came im mediately but the fire had made too much headway to be put out. The house and its contents were totally destroyed, with no insur ance. Fortunately Mrs. Raw lins was uninjured. A purse was made up in town last week to help out the loss. GOLDEN WEDDING An estimable couple, Mr. and Mrs. W. T. Henderson of Elwood celebrated their golden wedding, July 4th, at the old home where they have lived for the past thir ty-one years. A brother and sis ter of the bride, Mr. John M. Park and Mrs. M. M. Surfus, who were present fifty years ago, were guests also on this oc casion. The happy pair with them, three children and a num ber of grandchildren, sat down at noon to a bountiful lunch. ^Later in the afternoon several friends and neighbors called to offer their congratulations. Mr. and Mrs. Henderson were the re cipients of many useful gifts. The N ews joins in the good wishes and congratulations. New Auto-Livery S. Pesznecker has started a Quick Service Auto Livery with headquarters at the Cascade Garage. He will be prepared to deliver that trunk to the depot in'recorditime, or else meet your friends for lyou at the train. Calls will be answered at any hour. Those who know Mr. Pesznecker are aware that he ful fills his promises. For those who wish to drive around- the country he has special reasonable sum mer rates. Delayed Mail A car running off the track at Jenne last Tuesday, caused some confusion down the line. The mail and express car did not get thru in time to arrive here at 4 24, but a passenger car was run arriving at 4.50, which brought the Portland papers. The regular mail car arrived later in the evening. Federal Farm Loans There are a number of people in this vicinity who are contem plating the organization of a Federal Loan Association for this district, for the purpose of securing the benefit of the low rate Government money for farm loans. All persons who are in terested, either in procuring new lpans, or renewing qld ones, are asked to talk with Mr. Stephens at the Estacada State Bank. THANKS Our Howe green which thanks are due Theodore for some new potatoes ar.d peas of his own raising, tasted as good as they he attempts. We notice that he is always on deck in the morning at the drug store, cleaning out and straightening things up, and doing a good job at it. We were attracted to him first by an act of courtesy, which while not very much in itself, yet showed the character of the boy. There is an ancient, famous school at Winchester in England, whose motto reads: “ Manners makyth ye man.’’ This is most suggest ive and the modern boy and his parent might do well to take it to heart. We shall watch, our young friend’s career with inter est. / $1.50 P er Y ear THE FOURTH IN ESTACADA The Fourth, while not especi ally celebrated here, yet brought a large number of people to spend the day in the park, so the place presented a lively appear ance. The railroad was unable to accomodate the crowds from the city and we heard of some being disappointed in getting here, as they could not get a seat. All the trains were an hour or more late in arriving. The day was warm but pleasant, altho so many cars going back and forth, raised the dust con siderably. In the afternoon a ball game was played between Oregon City and Estacada. which proved to be a close and well fought one, but resulted in a vic tory for the visitors by a score of 8 to 7. The Family Theatre put on a special urogram, “The Silk-Lined Burglar,” and made a continu ous tun afternoon and evening, with good attendance through out. At night the free dance in honor of the men who were in Uncle Sam’s service, drew a big crowd and dancing was kept up till the “ wee sma hours.” Neal Bronson’s six piece orchestra furnished the music, which all declared was most excellent. ATTENTION A meeting of the business men and all people interested in the advancement of Estacada, is call ed at 8 o’clock, Friday evening of this week, at Hotel Estacada, to consider the advisability of or ganizing a Commercial Club. More details will be given Friday evening, and a large attendance is important. Signed. Improved Force The Cascade Garage has re cently improved its mechanical force, by the addition of J. < Valentine, who comes here from Salt Lake. He has had twelve years experience and is especially prepared in all kinds of electric ul, brazing and lathe work. All work is guaranteed, and the firm respectfully solicits a trial.