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About Eastern Clackamas news. (Estacada, Or.) 1916-1928 | View Entire Issue (Feb. 26, 1920)
KEEP v o r R R Y h: O N RS TA CM DA ! Devoted to the Interests of Eastern Clackamas County V olume 13, N umber 23 MEMORIALGERTIflCATES ARE PRESENTED Owing to the fact that it wis neither a d v e r t i s e d n o r sufficiently announced, the meet ing of the American Legion on Sunday in the M. E. church, was but scantily attended. The pur pose of the meeting was to pre sent to the nearest of kin, the memorial certificates given by the French government in honor of those American soldiers who had died in France. These are engraved on parchment paper and are very handsome, a de scription of the meaning of the symbolism emplo/ed accompa nies each certificate. The meeting was called to or der at 3:30 p. m. by Sylvester Lawrence, the commander of the Carl Douglas Post No. 74. In his opening remarks he said in part: “ It is an exceptional honor to be privileged to call this meeting upon this occasion which calls to the mind of every man and wo man the valiant deeds that were performed by America’s great sons, in the cause of liberty and justice. This day it is fitting, while commemorating the birth of our first president, to review afresh those heroes who, in the line of duty, gave to the world at large, their own lives that others might live.“ “ In voicing to you the sympa thy and condolence of every member of the American Legion, this organization whose great ness of mr pose is as great as its membership. I vvoulu say to you fathers, mothers, we are here united in purpose, not only to preserve on such occasions as this, as well as for all' time, the memories and incidents of our associations in the great war. We are here to commemorate forever the deeds of the dead as well as the living, and for, most of all, to see to it that what our dear ones fought and died for, whose sacrifices secured the vic tory, shall always be preserved and cherished. “ The natne3 of those for whom E stacada , O regon T hursday F ebruary 2(5. 1920 At th e 9 2 n d M ile S to n e Mrs. W . H. Karuile P asses Mrs. Artemisia Saling was Mrs. W. H. Kandle of this feted Wednesday afternoon, in city died at her home, Tuesday honor of her 92nd birthday, by afterneon at 2 30, after being in her daughters-in-law. Mes lames a state of coma sit c ‘ Sunday E. E. and C. C. Saling, at the night. Site had been under med Hotel Estacada. A large num ic d treatment but was able to lie ber of friends called to felicitate out and arcuml as usual. Sun heron this happy occasion. The day night she suffered from an acute attack of uremic poisoning time was pleasantly passed in visiting during which piano se which rendered her unconscious lections were played by Miss Na and from which she did not rally. omi Padisson. A dainty lunch She was a native of both this was served in the lobby, and the s ate a ul county being born De ! guest of honor was the recipient cember 13, 18(53. Her maiden of many beautiful presents. In name was Minerva Stormer, and spite of her extreme age she is she was married to W. H. Kan- still quite active and does not i die January 1, )8>2. They live I at Springwater until seven years give the impression of her years. ago when they moved to Tilla She was born in Bartholomew mook county, and then returned county Indiana. February 28th, to Estacada in November 1918. 1828. The N ews joins in the ' Two children Charles H. and heartiest congratulations. Gladys M. were born to them. [ The tuneral services await the C om m u nity Club arrival of the son from Philadel E. E. Favell, editor of the phia and will be held the begin Western Farmer and County Ag ning of the week, with interment ricultural Agent Scott will be the in Lone Oak cemetery. John principal speakers tomorrow eve Stormpr of this place is a brother ning at the Community Chib. of toe deceased. They will consider the question of improved live stock. D e fe c tiv e R u e S. G. Bettes, known as the cowboy preacher, and his wife are staying with their daughter, Mrs. D. H. Morgan, having ar rived Monday night. Mr. Bet tes is engaged in home inission- a y work, and has travelled in a horse and buggy, 12.h»2 miles during the past three years. He is an old friend ot the Rev. .]. F. Dunlop and expets to preach for him before he leaves. certificates were issued were, Carl Douglas. Conrad C. Cocker line, John Hickman, Roylmel, Verner C. Branland and Harold Wilson. The following program was rendered: Instrumental seleit- ions by Mrs. R. G. McCall and Theo. Ahlberg; singing “ Ameri ca” by audience: prayer by Rev. J. F. Dunlop; address on Ameri canism, by Prof. F. E. Burns; instrumental selection by Mrs. R. G. McCall and Theo. Ahlberg; address by Mayor Bartlett on Patriotism; playing of “ The Star Spangled banner” by Mrs. R. G. McCall and Theo. Ahlberg; beue diction by Rev. J. F. Dunlop. $1.50 P er Y ear C au ses Fire A fire started in one of John Page’s houses on Shafford St. occupied by the Matsons, about 11 o’clock Saturday morning It was caused by a defective flue, and was discovered in lime be- fore much damage was done. Mrs. Matson, Mrs. John Page, Lydia and Bust Matson constitu ted themselves an efficient fire brigade nnd soon put out the tire. A hole 4 x 5 feet was burned in ihe roof, There was no insurance. E d u cational Film Under the auspices of the Oregon Social Hygiene Society a tour reel educational film, “ How Liie Begins,” is being shown throughout liie state. It depicts the process of development in plants, fishes, bird and animals, and the part sex plays in the matter. It was given here last Tuesday, one run in the morning and another in the afternoon at the family Theatre These films treat in a very clear and satisfactory manner a subject which is most important yet dif ficult to treat because requiring delicate handling. LOO? PROJECT Phîi t Edacada will I ». » cun lecl- ed with the countv seat an i als» Portland in a year or two by hard surfa • • r >a Is. is ass ir » I. Bit it is vet uncertain w’pMmr it. will bee >-n » p irt of t'i * : I * * l River Loop. Last fall the high way cminission was favorably inc'ined to a route running from a point near (’berryville (•> the George bridge, thence to Esiaca- cada thru Upper Garfield, ami from Estacada to Baker’s bridge and Oregon Oitv along the river. Since then, the county has been bonded f >r roads and all this route will be paved Itv the county with the exception of a Uni mil«* strip between a point near ('her ryville to tne George bridge. It will be necessary Mien to secure this from tin* commission to bring Estacada into the Hood Loop. With effort on our part and the enthusiastic backing of tin* Live Wires of Oregon (’¡tv, the commission doubtless will be persuaded. We understand the matter will be discussed at the Community Club, Friday night. C hristian Church There will be services Sunday at 11 a. m. and 7 p. m. Subject in t ht* morning “ Brotherly Kind ness” and in the evening “ Influ ence of the Bible. ” Edward Wright, Minister. R eal E state M oves S. Wooster and Son report the following sales made by them this week: 48 Vi aetes in the Samuel Hughes I). L. C. owned by Stoker, Hewitt and Wooster, sold to George Berry of Portland. Mr. Perry intends to improve this farm and occupy it as bis home. The (’lark Possen residence on Short Street, in this city, was sold to George P. Rose of • Esta cada, who has also purchased the Foehlinger projrerty consisting of house and ten acres on Estacada heights. House and six lots in Gresham owned by F. H. Whitehead, .sol,| to J. E. Schenk of Springwater#