Devoted to the Interests ot Eastern Clackamas County
V o l u m e 16,
N
umber
PROFESSIONAL CARDS.
20
E s t a c a d a , O r e g o n , T h u r s d a y , F e b r u a r y 22, 1923.
SESSION AT SALEM
RUNS OVER 40 DAYS
TAXPAYER OPPOSES
CI1Y BOND ISSSE
LO C A L BREVITIES
$1.50 P e r Y e a r
CURRINSVILLE ITEMS
TO PAVE 00
NOT TO PAVE?
The High School will giva a
Mrs. J. A. Kitching was a vis-
play on Friday, March 2.
itoi in Portland Saturday, on
Neal Bronson is building an business.
T 'X R. W. W. RHODES
O S T E O P A T H IC
addition to his residence.
David Ankrom o f Portland,
Lawmakers Unable to Com­
P H Y S IC IA N A N D SURGEON
Estacada Oregon,
Mrs. Grover Kiggins, who has visited the Currinsville Commun­
That is the question to be voted
Office 'in Lichthorn Bldg., Estacada,
plete Labors Within Con­
February 21, 1923. been very ill, is now improving.
on
next Tuesday. The council
ity Sunday school last Sunday,
E d it o r N e w s :
■pjR. G. F. MlDFOKD
stitutional Limit.
G. P. Rose is beginning to in the interest of the Pilgrim seeks authority through amend­
It looks to the writer that the show signs of recovery, but is
• ^ P H Y S IC IA N and SURGEON.
ment to the city charter to issue
Boys’ chorus.
X R ay E quipment — G lasses fitted
proposed
scheme o f votinsr bor.ds yet confined to his bed.
Salem.— The constitutional 40-day
genera!
obligation bonds not ex­
O F F IC E and Residence Second and Main Strsets
The much thought of, long
period prescribed for legislative ses­ to the amount o f $14,000.00 for
Estacada. Oregon—Telephone Connections
ceeding
$14.000, for street im­
Trade
may
be
dull
in
some
talked o f community supper,
i
sions expired with the important ques­ the purpose o f building a sur­
provement
purposes.
The rea­
Q K . CHAS. P. JOHNSON
lines,
but
the
Estacada
Feed
Co.
postponed because o f the snow
tions of consolidation, taxation and faced road to connect with Ihe
son for doing this at this time,
finds
there
is
a
great
demand
for
storm,
will
be
given
Saturday
Income tax unsettled, so It was neces­
DENTIST
highway that is yet to be built,
Please is because the county road be­
Estacada,
Oregon. sary to extend the session over into is premature, uncalled for at the corn. They are unloading their evening, March 3rd.
tween Barton and the north end
this week.
Even the appropriation
second car this month, o f yellow keep the date open.
considering
bills did not make their appearance present time and,
o
f Main street in Estacada will
J } R . W. W A L L E N S
Dent.
Mrs. R. S. Coop and son Arlie
the already crushing high tax­
until Saturday.
be paved this summer, leaving
SURGEON DENTIST
Remember the W. C. T. U. went to Portland. Saturday, to
The pay of members ends, they work ation, is almost criminally fool­
a strip between the road and
For over 20 years at Springwater, Ore.
the M. E. attend their church conference.
for nothing, and the legislators can ish; the more so when we realize entertainment at
town
of about a mile in length.
remain as long as they please, with­ that only a few will be benefited church next Tuesday night, Feb.
There was a valentine party at It would not speak well for the
ALBERT t . e lo t t
out expense to the state Insofar as the while the bulk o f the taxpayers 27. The program will include a
A T T O R N E Y AT L A W
the school house Friday. Arthur town if it failed to connect up
pay of the senators and representa­ will be taxed to help out half a
R E S ID E N T L A W Y E R
lecture on “ California”
with Boyer won the highest number
tives
Is
concerned.
The
compensation
With the paved county road.
dozen who see gain to themselves
E STA C A D A .
-
-
OREGON
of the house and senate staffs, which in having this fine road run near pictures, sketch, readings, vo­ in the search for hearts.
Besides the work could be done
include everything down to the steno­ them and indirectly add a few cal solos and selections by a male
Wilbur Wade came home last cheaper now than later, because
W M . G. D U N L A P
graphers and pages continues until dollars to the value o f their prop­ quartet.
Admission 25 cents.
ATTORNEY AT LAW
Wednesday, for a short visit the same contractor who did the
erty. It does not seem possible
A t Estacada, in the office o f Woodle sine die adjournment.
The card party given by N. O. He reported that the snow fall paving on the county road, could
The question of consolidating var­ that sane men would even think W. ladies last Friday evening,
Realty Co., on Saturdays—Portland o f­
fice 1524 Yeon Building.
ious departments of the state govern­ o f pulling off such a raw deal as was quite well attended, there was very heavy in the mountains. do the work on the town street,
ment was in a chaotic condition and this on the tax payers o f Estaca­ being six tables.
Clarence Bullard has returned and having his outfit on the spot
” 500” was the
O
D. EBY,
many believe nothing will be done at da, but the notice that such an game enjoyed for a few hours, at
home after an absence of more he could do it at less expense
A T T O R N E Y A T L AW .
this session.
election has been called shows the conclusion of which light re­
than three years in the far east. than one who had to come out
General Practice.
Confidential Ad­
When the legislature adjourned over that they do.
freshments were served. Mr.
viser. Oregon City. Oregon.
especially to do it.
Sunday the Carkin bill was the only
Does any one suppose that if and Mrs. C. Coonrad held the His parents are overjoyed at his
The town is now only bonded
safe arrival, especially as his life
consolidation measure pending, as the the average owner o f village high scores.
TV/TcGUIRK & SCHNEIDER
Hall bill had been killed in the senate property realized that to carry
for
$10,000 on an assessed valua­
A T T O R N E Y S A T LAW .
was many times despaired oi
Mrs. G. E. Lawrence delight
tion of $168,000. This was for
A t Gresham office—Tuesdays, Thurs­ and the senate compromise bill was out this scheme it will require 6 fully entertained a few ladies for during his absence.
days ana Saturdays, 2<l5-5,' Withrow defeated in the house. The Carkin mills to pay the interest on the
lunch last Tuesday, in honor of
The Schroeder family is mov­ the old water system, the bonds
building. Portland office, 721 Corbett bill was lying on the house table and $14,000 bonds,
besides taking
worthy
grand
matron
Mrs.
Cast-
building.
ing to Sandy.
Mrs. Schroeder becoming due in 1931. To meet
even if it is sent over to the senate $3,000 from the general fund, he
ner. The other guests included
these there is already a sinking
It Is very doubtful if it will get through would go to the polls and vote
Miss Maud Sturgeon, worth/ma­ and her little son left last Sun­ fund, which amounts to $7,000,
that body.
this extra tax on himself? vVhy
tron of the Estacada chapter, day for their new home.
P A U L C. FISCH ER
invested in liberty bonds. With
626 Bills Introduced, 117 Approved is all this sudden need to spend Mrs. Mary Smith, associate ma­
Mrs. Fred Herman is visiting
ATTORNEY AT LAW
the accruing interest the full
At the close of the sixth week of this amount o f borrowed money tron, Mrs. Mae Reed and Mrs.
her sister, Mrs. Chas. Kitching.
OREGON C IT Y the session a total of 626 bills had been to build this costly road while
B E A V E R Bldg.
amount of the bonds will be met
Elizabeth Sparks, past matrons,
Spencer Amann has been very when due, without any difficulty'
Introduced. A total of 227 bills origin the side roads in all directions and her house guest Mrs. A. E.
ated In the senate and 399 in the house. that are used by the residence Scott o f Forest Grove.
ill with blood poison and neuritis
The benefit to the town by
In all, 117 bills had been approved by property owners are mud an<1
but is showing some improve­ having a paved road to Barton,
FIR E INSURANCE.
dirt
roads
that
for
the
greater
both houses and signed by the gov­
Social Affairs
ment.
part o f the year are impassable?
and a year or two later clear to
ernor.
One bill has been vetoed.
Mrs.
H.
C.
Gohring
was
the
It
will
take
6
mills
to
create
a
London Lancashire Fire Ins. Co.
Portland, is obvious. The neigh­
There remain 75 bills which have
SCHOOL N O T E S
sinking fund to pay off the in­ charming hostess at a prettily
passed both houses and which await
boring town of Gresham built up
debtedness o f these bonds and arranged luncheon at her home
Keep your policy in our Fire
executive action. Of these, 36 are sen­
Miss Ivy C. Peterson, teacher after it got its paved road to
Proof Vault, free o f charge.
half of this sinking fund for last Monday afternoon. It was
ate bills and 39 are house bills.
wear, tear and upkeep of the not until thelguests were seated of English and history in the Portland; before that its devel­
The joint ways and means commit­
road, and then what will we do at the table to partake o f the de­ High School, resigned last week opment lagged, and so it will
H. C. S TE P H E N S
tee, upon concluding its work approved
with the added expense o f cross lightful menu, that the hostess and has gone to Walla Walla, prove with Estacada. The fear
appropriations for the present bien­
A gent .
roads and laterals running into announced that her mother Mrs.
nium aggregating $6,120,085, or $669,-
this bonded road? This will take Blauch was the guest o f honor, Wn., to accept a similar position that trade will go to Portland
357 less than had been recommended
another 10 miils for building and as it was her birthday. Some at a more remunerative salary. from Estacada if the road is
by the state budget commission. The
%
.
X X * a < 4
maintenance of these roads, victrola music enlivened the oc­ The vacancy has been filled by paved, is groundless and contra­
2
i budget commission had recommended something not mentioned by these casion.
Those enjoying Mrs. the appointment o f Miss Bernice ry to experience elsewhere. Im­
i
. .
* appropriations In the amount of $6.- boosters.
Gohring’s hospitafity were Mrs. Lane, a graduate o f the O. A. C.
proved facilities for transporta­
789,542, after lopping off $440,000 from
John Blauch, Mrs. J. C. Duus,
Stop and think what it means
tion with important trade cen­
the amounts requested by the state
Owing
to
the
fact
that
the
Mrs. Upton H. Gibbs, Mrs. A. E.
departments, boards and commissions to you people to be taxed to im­ Sparks and Mrs. N. B. Ecker.
work in the manual training de* ters, are always beneficial to the
Appropriations authorized by the prove the property o f some one
partment is not up to standard, smalhr places.
ways and means committee two years else, besides letting the contract
Official Visit
Some fear that if the town is
the
contract between the depart­
to
the
beneficiaries
and
promo­
ago aggregated more than $8,000.000.
Mountain Chapter No. 108. O. ment and the W. C. T. U. has thus bonded for street purposes,
tors
o
f
the
improvement.
Do
you
Several members of the committee
Dr. Robert’s Colic Drench
E. S., had the pleasure o f a visit
The contract it will indefinitely postpone the
had a change of heart and rescinded want to be taxed 6 mills for in­ from the Worthy Grand Matron, been canceled.
and Laxatonic for Staggers
their previous action with relation to terest on a $14,000 bond issue, Mrs. Therese Castner, o f Hood was entered upon without the improvement of the water sys­
another 10 mills for improve­
the desert land board and the sealer
and Bloat; Kidney Aid for
ments taking care of street cross­ River, at its regular meeting last knowledge of the School Board tem, which they think is more
of weights and measures department.
imperative for the good o f the
Azoturia.
ings and other general street im­ Tuesday night. Ladies from the or the Superintendent.
The desert land board had requested
Garfield Grange served a six
town
than the street pavement,
provements
over
the
city,
6
mills
I f at some future time, the
an appropriation of $8500, which was
Our many satisfied custo­
for a sinking fund and a further o’clock dinner at the hall, pre- work in this department can They need not worry, as has
declined at a previous meeting of the
3 mills to keep up such improve­ ceeding the meeting of the chap­
mers prove their merits.
committee.
The committee allowed
ter. The spacious dining room meet the regular requirements, been shown the sinking fund
ments?
this activity an appropriation of $5000.
was attractive with pretty dec­ contracts for outside work may has been taking care o f the old
What every body needs is good orations for the occasion and over
The request of the sealer of weights
be considered. Until then school bonds, and the income from wa­
and measures for $10,000, turned down water. Nothing speaks so well fifty members and friends o f the
ter rents now amounts to $3,000,
work must come first.
for
a
city
as
good
water.
You
at a previous meeting, was allowed by
Masonic and Eastern Star orders
which will enable the council to
offer
to
the
public
water
which
is
K
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r
l
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i
n
a
r
s
o
n
,
Supt.
the committee.
enjoyed the delightful repast,
a swimming pond for germs o f served so royally. A vocal solo
pay the interest and form a
G
e
r
a
l
d
W
i
l
c
o
x
.
Finance Body Bill Pasted.
all diseases at times and the peo­
sinking fund to provide
for
Chairman of Board.
After a bitter debate the senate ple have to submit while the by F. J. Trickett, with Mrs. T.
any sum which would be neces­
pasted a bill authorizing the creation money which should be used to Ahlberg as pianist, was the first
of a state finance commission. This provide pure water is used for a arrangement o f the program. Bond Isiue to Be Discussed sary to put in an adequate new
bill originated in the house and was $14,000 road which means at least Other musical numbers greatly
This year the council
Everybody, whether a member supply.
one of a number of measures based on $23,000 before the debt is paid enjoyed, were contributed later
contemplates
s o m e improve­
H. or not, is invited to attend the
the report of the state tax investigat­ and $3,000 to be put in the up by Mr. and Mrs. Ahlberg.
ments
at
the
intake
to insure a
ing committee, appointed following the keep.
How much o f this im­ C. Stephens acted as toastmaster meeting o f the Community Club
greater
supply
for
summer
U3e,
and
among
the
speakers
were
the
last session or the legislature.
tomorrow, Friday, evening at
provement will be in existence at
P LA C E Y O U R I N ­
distinguished
guest
Mrs.
Ca-tner,
and
to
keep
it
in
a
sanitary
con­
The bill contemplates the appoint­ the end o f 20 years?
Get good
the I. O. O. F. hall. The bond
S SU R AN C E THROUGH
ment of a commission of five members water first and then the street. T. Ahlberg, worshipful masterof
issue for general street improve­ dition. The two matters of street
Y O U R HOME A G E N T WHO
the
Masonic
order,
Mrs.
A.
E.
to pass on all bonds proposed to be
V o ter and T a x pa ye r .
paving and water supply need
W I L L
P R O T E C T
Scott o f Forest Grove, Miss ments and the water system will
voted In the state, arrange for a sink
YO U R
IN T E R E S T
Maude
Sturgeon
worthy
matron,
be presented and opportunity for not interfere with each other,
ing fund to liquidate the obligations,
Board Election
and C. E. Norris worthy patron discufsion afforded, so the peo­ The latter need not be kept hack
supervise the certification of evidences
of Indebtedness with the secretary of
The annual meeting o f the of the O. E. S.
ple will have a clear idea as to when the time comes, becruse of
Following this most entertain­
state and otherwise lend their services stock holders of the Estacada
what is contemplated and be the former.
ing
part
o
f
the
program,
was
the
to the end of tax reduction In Oregon.
Cary Real Estate Co. None of the members of ths commis­ Packing Co. was held in the ho­ regular meeting o f the chapter, able to express their views on That the cost o f the street im­
tel lobby on Friday evening. at which time the degrees of the the subject.
The proceedings provement should be placed on
sion will receive any salary.
The governor has power to appoint Earl Day called the meeting tOj0rder were conferred upon Mr. will be preceded by a basket sup­ the whole town is also obvious,
the members of the commission with order and stated that the purpose and Mrs. H. C. Gohring, The per at 6:30.
Everybody bring a for the cost would be confisca­
the exception of the secretary of state. o f the meeting was to elect a remarks by the worthy grand
tory to the adjacent property
matron were much enjoyed as basket o f provisions and coffee owners along side o f the street.
Banking Code Passed.
board of directors for the insu-
well as helpful to all present will be furnished by the ladies
TE LEGHORNS
W H ITE
With the threat of the governor^ ing year. The following were
I f you intend to Whereas the whole town benefits
The
other guests of honor were of the club.
veto hanging over the banking code,
elected: C. A. Jacques, J. S. Mrs. A. E. Scott of Forest chap­ vote on Tuesday be sure and at- it would not be fair or just to
unlees amended, by giving the gover
ter, and Mrs. L. E. Townsend of tend this meeting
During the P*ace the burden on a few who
Oar primary aim ia to produce
nor the power to appoint the bank Ostorn, T. J. Reagan, W. R.
Sandy chapter, both past ma­
▼igneous, husky chicks; healthy,
superintendent, the house failed to re­ Woodworth and J. J. Marchbank.
evening there will be songs by j would not be able to realize the
rugged breeding stocK and first
trons.
act
to
the
threat,
and
passed
the
bill
Directly
after
the
r
e
g
u
l
a
r
Fred Johnson and Miss Ruth ^he extra expense from the in-
class hatching eggs. Hence, in
..
.
.. creased valuation o f their prop-
without a dissenting vote and without meeting the board called a spec­
many cases, our customers roll
More
Than
Pleased
Dillon. a reading by Mrs. N. erty and the sum total if spread
up bigger egg records than we do.
a solitary amendment.
ial session to elect officers. The
But we hold our mature st«cg
The senate passed the bill by a vote following were elected: C. A. I Sylvester Lawrence who re- Zimmerman, and a piano-forte over the whole town, would not
bucll aa long aa possible after the
cently sold four o f his full blood­ duet by Misses Irma Gates and work hardship on any. It is
of 26 to 4.
Jacques, president; T. J. Rea­
moult and bring them into laying
Senator Brown's sterilisation bill gan, vice president; J. G. Hay- ed Jersey heifer calves o f the Edna Wilcox. Community sing- estimated the cost will only take
a« near the batching season as
St. Mawes strain, has received ing will he led l y the Rev. H.
possible. Thus are our customers
passed the house with only two dis­ man, secretary and treasurer.
£ m,n tax which would be
j
word from their purchaser, who
assured of strong, rugged chicKs
M
J
$8.00 on each $1,000 o f the pres-
senting votes. Keeney and Kubll were
and high quality hatching eggs.
t assessed valuation. And as
the only two members to vote against U Your Nem* Written Here? has a large herd o f Jerseys in " • M °rt
ORDER EARLY.
Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin. He
I t Differing from the former sterlll
Don’
t
fargat
th
e
Gnu«*
pia
tha
bends would ninfoc atwsa-
J. K. Ely. P. S. Stamp. A. W. writes that he is more than
. .
,
lT ty year period, and the assessed
zatloa Mil. It applies generally rather
PHIL MARQUAM
Botkin, Mre. Edna Wilcox. A. D. pleased with the calves and that social an I ent rtainment, at the valuation o f the city be con«
than to Inmates of state Institutions
Estacada. Oregon.
alone, and has for Its purpose the ster Burnett, T. W. Jubh, Mrs. C. A. if Mr. Lawrence has any more Grange hall at Eagle Creek, stantly increa ing this r tie could
F A R M .aewes am mu* css a • Esucsds os
I he will take them all.
C srfteldroM .
tonight.
I be cut down in the future.
lUxatlon of any p»rzon who may pro Illig, George C. Cook.
¿rtrv-afr:__ __*
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MONEY TO LOAN
|
Attention
Stockmen
The Rexall store
For Fire Insurance
Trap
Nested
Bred for Vigor and High
Egg t roduction.
{Concluded on p*ge