T H E W A S H IN G T O N C O U N T Y
CHARLES E. HINE8, M. D.,
Wagner's Drug
Store,
Forest Grove, Oregon.
C. L. LARGE, M. D.,
Physician and Surgeon.
,
Diseases o f women a specialty.
Forest Grove, Oregon.
E. B. RENTZ, M. D.,
Physician and Surgeon.
Office over
Abbott’s Jewelry
Store.
(Both ’phones.)
Forest Grove, Oregon.
W. M. Langley.
L. L. Langley.
LANGLEY A
SON,
Attorneys and Counselors at U w
Notaries Public
Real Estate and
Conveyancing
Upstairs
Wagner Bldg.
Forest Grove
J. N. HOFFMAN,
Attorney and Counselor at Law.
Upstairs, Caples Block.
Forest Grove, Oregon.
W . H. Hollis.
Earl B. Hawks
HOLLIS A HAWKS,
LAW YERS
Real Estate and Corporation Laikt a
Specialty.
Office over Hines &
W agner’s Drug Store
Forest Grove
C IT Y BARBER SHOP,
A. J. Wirtz.
Baths.
Laundry Agency.
Pacific Avenue, Forest Grove.
C. E. GEIGER, M. D.,
Homeopathist Physician and Surgeon.
Office, over W escott’s Store.
Residence, east of M. E. Church.
Forest Grove, Oregon.
DR. R. NIXON,
Dentist.
Forest Grove, Oregon.
M. L. NOBLE,
T H E REAL ESTATE MAN
Can suit you with small tracts oi
large tracts of land, first-class dairy
(arms, fruit farms, hop yards and hay
farms. Office: Next to Brick Livery
Barn.
M rs . W ilb u r M c E ld s w n e y
TE AC H E R OF VOCAL MUSIC.
Call at Residence or
Inquire at postofflce.
Forest Grove
25 years’ experience.
Shop.
Buxton’s
Machino
Forest Grove.
J. T. BUXTON.
General Blacksmlthlng,
Farmers’ work a specialty.
Forest Grove.
J. B. M A TTH E W S,
Artistic Paperhanger and Painter.
Varnishing.
Sign
work a specialty.
Forest Grove
M. F. Nixon.
R. P. Nixon
NIXON FOREST GROVE
LAND COM PANY
Largs ana small Farms, City Property
and Timber Lands for Sale,
Loana Negotiated.
Main Street, Forest Grove, Oregon.
J. J. W IR TZ,
Confectionery, Cigars and T o
bacco.
V
'»T
Fancy Soft Drinks, Ics
Cold Soda Water.
Fine New Ice Cream Parlor.
Forest Grovs
DR. V. L. DIMICK,
Dentist.
Upstairs, W agner Building.
Forest Grove, Oregon
M A Y N E AB BOTT
Graduate of Parson’s Horologlcal In
stltute.
E X P E R T O PTIC IAN .
Eyes tested and fitted
Forest Grovs, Ore.
B A LD W IN A KINO ,
Real Estate Exchange.
Choice Homes and Lands In every part
o f the County.
Pacific Ave., oft Qburch Square.
Forest Grove
Fag* Thrse.
summer. On his last day the heat had for warm weather and resumes his I
been oppressive, and at four o ’clock coat. The original motion to adopt
In the afternoon, with three
boy the ordinance Is withdrawn.
varnish and enamel of J. H. Westcott.
The corrosepondlng sections
in
friends, he went swimming in the
..Seeds— Timothy and Clover, at W.
White Salmon, Just across from Hood which these two ordinances differ ore
B. Hicks.
• River. A fter swimming across sev rend by the mayor and the recorder
eral time he was taken with a cramp for comparison, "B " being the first
and sank before his companions could introduced, and " B t ^ ” the one called
PROBATE.
assist him, though they made every up by Mr. Hughes. Jske Buxton want-
In the matter of the estate of Thos. effort to come to his aid. Of the $8 ed the question of pass'ng such an or-
H. Tongue, deceased. Petition grant received for his eight days' work In (finance first submitted to the voters
ed asking for order to execute deeds the berry fields, half had been sent to of the city. Hughes sided with B ix-
tor lots 9 and 10, University Park, his mother, and the check for the ton, but wanted the ordinance to be
$4 reached her at the same time as decided on so the people could vote In-
Portland, Oregon.
1 telllgently and know what restrictions
Estate of P. M. Dennis and partner the news of his death.
He was well known and a favorite I to the license were proposed. Superin-
ship estate o f W iley and Dennis. Pe
tition for order to sell real estate among the people o f Dilley, where he teudent Clapp inquired If the council
filed. Citation issued requiring all per had gone to school, and popular among had promised to grant a license with-
sons Interested to appear at County hls school mates. Rev. J. D. Douglass out the vote of the people, saying: “ I
conducted the funeral service In Am- was in favor of that ordinance
Court House to show cause.
In the matter o f the guardianship lty June 5, from the Baptist church, ( “ B y j” ) and of submitting it to the
of Charles G. Seth, a minor. Inventory and its seating capacity o f 500 could 1 vote of the people.” Here Mr. Hughes
and appraisement filed. Total valua not accommodate the attendance. Th > suggested that as there were a num-
finest display o f flowers ever
seen ber of visitors present they be given
tion, $4501.00. Inventory approved.
Estate of George B. Day, deceased. there bore beautiful tribute to tne re- the privilege of expressing their views,
Rev. Daniel Staver: ” 1 Just want to
W ill admitted to probate. J. F. Day gard and affection he had won during
ask a question on Mr. Hughes’ propo-
and George B. Day appointed execu his short but manly life.
Mr. and Mrs. Major Brown and Mr. siPon: If you pass this ordinance now,
tors. N. C. Christenson, John Dun-
One of the best books In the English language, In one of Its most
3tan and Eli Evans appointed apprais and Mrs. Wm. R. Stephens desire to would It not become a law before It
attractive editions, Is offered In a competition open to all absolute!)
ers.
express to the numerous friends their was ever voted on by the people?" Mr.
without cost. The little labor involved itself will benefit every com
many Hughes: “ No, I don’t think It would,
Estate of John Bergderfer, deceas grateful appreciation of the
petitor. This Is one of a series of similar offers, to appear one a week,
ed. Final report and account filed courtesies shown and the beautiful Even If this ordinance Is passed, wlth-
and those who persist In the contest, even If they do not win a prize In
jout going any further It Is a very
herein. Ordered that Monday, July 6, flower display.
the beginning, will find the training gained of great value.
strict prohibitory ordinance.” Supt.
1903, at 10 o ’clock A. M., be set to
The puzzle picture represents the name o f one o f the books o f
hear objections.
T U E S D A Y ’S COUNCIL
MEETING. ' Clapp: ‘Mr. Mayor, I only speak for
Charles Dickens. Find out that name, write up the news of vour com
! myself. I have always been In favor of
Guardianship of Samuel E. Todd, a
The city council s regular meeting
,
munity and send both with your name and address so as to reach The
minor, report and account filed and Tuesday was one of the most Import-( the nmJority ruUng
If the majority
News before next Wednesday. Those giving the right title will have
approved.
vote for the licensing of the saloon, I
ant ever held In Forest Grove's his
their news report submitted, In such way that the judges can not die-
Guardianship of Elizabeth Jackson,
am In favor o f doing It. It seems to
tory, an epoch-marking event. The pro
cover whose work they are criticising, to two competent persons who
me that this Is the most favorable or
feeble-minded.
Appraisement
filed
hibition policy which had
obtained
will estimate Its news value according to the opportunities afforded by
dinance for licensing a saloon I ever
and approved. Valuation $1375.
since Its foundation was for the first
the region reported. In this way * very competitor will have an equal
heard of. I don't see any particular
Estate of Mary Ann Watson, de
time seriously questioned. For years
chance to prove his value as a newsgatherer, to test his ability to see
objection to the ordinance. Could you
ceased. Estate admitted to probat«.
It had been poular for campaign pur
what ts happening about him. The form or style will not count, only th «
enforce the conditions of the ordi
W. N. Barrett appointed administra
poses to charge one of the city tickets
news value of the report. Not merely accidents, fires, births, deaths,
tor, with bond at $1000. Letters
nance? It strikes me that It should
with favoring whiskey, but when elect
weddings, socials, church aud lodge happenings, crop prospects, Improve
issued. J. C. Moore. George Dooley
be submitted in a straightforward
ed such a council never gave any more
ments, changes, school matters, a r«n ew s; whatever concerns or Interest«
way to the people.”
Mr.
Buxton:
and N. I. Burnett appointed apprais
evidence o f friendliness to
alcohol
the people of Its territory Is the material for the newspaper. If you will
“ Well, Mr. Clapp, In regard to selling
ers.
than their defeated opponents. But
judge by what Interests you and try to bring out the points that Impress
Estate of Carlton Tupper, deceased.
liquor to minors, we have a state law.”
this time the liquor proposition was
you, presenting the matter as neai ly as you can as you see It, you will
Real estate turned over to heirs of
Supt. Clapp: “ I would like to ask you,
definite; an ordinance bill was before
find yourself most successful as a newsgatherer. It Is this ability for
deceased. Administrator discharged.
Do you think that they could pass on
the council which had been laid over
grasping and bringing out the news features that marks the good re
It more Intelligently if the ordinance
Estate closed o f record.
from the last meeting, and during all
porter, the one who finds news where others can see nothing. Remem
were passed before? I think the pass
Last will and testament o f S. S.
the Intervening thirty days had been
ber, If you will be honest with yourself you really like to see your name
ing of It tonight would give you the
Batesman, deceased, admitted to pro
discussed and viewed In all Its phases,
In print, especially accompanied by a good word, so others are likely to
bate. Sarah E. Crow appointed ad
I power to license a saloon.” The May-
till almost everybody In Forest Grove
be pleased to have you speak well o f them.
ministratrix.
1 or: “ If we have votes enough
The
knew that something was to be doing
The name of the winner of this competition together with the Judgec
Estate of Eli J. Haines, deceased.
granting
of
a
license
must
be
a
differ
Tuesday night, and many of them
will appear In the next Issue. The winner will be mailed an elegant
ent ordinance. I have run for mayor
Balance
final
account approved.
were on hand to witness that some
edition o f the book named in the puzzle.
Estate closed of record.
four u'fferent times, and I remember
thing. Superintendent C. F. Clapp, Dr.
You will be helping to make a live county newspaper In which your
very
distinctly
having
It
rung
in
my
J. S. Bishop, Rev. Daniel Staver and
home will be represented, may get a book worthy o f a place In any
Carpets— lots to pick from. Colors ( L. L. Hollinger were among the at ears that It was a whiskey ticket.”
one's library, and are sure to profit by the experience o f looking for
that will wear and qualities that will tendants who afterwards were active Mr. Staver. “ I would like to know if
news. There Is no faculty so valuable as that o f close observation.
this
ordtnante
Is
passed,
if
the
vote
stand much usage. Ah prices Roe A in the evening's discussion, and also to
Address your letter, “ Editor Washington County News, Forest Grove,
of
the
people
would
have
any
effect
be observed were several members
Buxton.
•
Oregon,” with the words, “ News— Rush,” In the lower left hand corner,
In
repealing
It?”
Jake
Buxton:
“
I,
as
of the New3 staff, representing the
and the words, “ Dickens Competition,” In the upper left hand corner.
business, art and news departments; a councilman, want to get the views of
Washington County News, Forest
the
people
before
1
vote
on
this
ordi-
MARRIAGE LICENSES.
Stenographer Dixon with his
note
Mrs. Emma B. Louisignet and W il book among them, whence the detallei ' nance.” br. Bishop: ” 11 a license Is to
be granted this ordinance is as satls-
liam Zeigler.
report o f the evening's
happening
: fa ory to m<5 as anything I know of.”
Thomas Schoolcraft and Dora M. which follows
PICTORIAL LITERARY PUZZLE.
| V vor: "N ow , what we are after Is,
Hubbert.
Mayor F. T. Kane, Councllmen J. T
it ve prohibit the saloons we want
Fred A. Northrup and Miss Grace
Buxton, J. S. Buxton, S. G Hughes. no:nothing to go to court on. The fine
Harris.
Nels Johnson, John Stribblvh..and. J. wtk made low enough so that they
Farm wagons, machinery and tools S W irtz, Treasurer W. S. Hudson, could not appeal to the higher courts.
at S. G. Hughes’.
• Marshal P. Cronin and Recorder J. C. Now, if you can get them often enough
Clark, all answered at roll call— a full ( without appeal it is all right.” (Mayor
attendance. W hile the minutes were and Councilman W irtz go outside to
A BIG MODERN FARM.
being read the mayor, who evidently cool off.)
realized the heated time coming, took
Hughes: “ Several favor an extra
Mr. Mink, of Butte, Mont., Is put
11
off his coat, and upon their approval, section being inserted to keep from
ting a good deal o f money and a lot
the recorder followed his
example.
of careful planning into a half section
The finance committee’s report of bills
* r / i 'Y r t -'V l/ ’J
of unimproved land bought by him
allowed was acepted and the accounts
near Postmaster A tw ell’s farm. The
ordered paid by sight warrants. Treas
site Is on a slight knoll overlooking
urer Hudson's financial exhibit was al
Forest Grove, and commanding one of
so presented and filed, showing $500
Vf \
the prettiest and most extensive out
availlable for calling In warrants, so
looks In the W illam ette valley. A force
the call was authorized, the second
of 35 men have been working the past
call of this amount this year, which
three months and now he has cleared
means that Forest Grove has gained
and in cultivation 30 acres, a prune
$1,000 over Its Indebtedness by the
orchard o f 30 acres, 30 acres ready
council’s management In less than
for apples, and a like-sized plot on
W e give below a few descriptions ef
half a year. The application from the
which they are now blasting stumps
Washington County News to be deslg the various kinds of property which
and this too will go into prunes.
nated the city official paper for the we have for sale, with prices. Other
Shortly he will go to work on 60 acres
next twelve months was referred to descriptions will be given on applica
o f creek land which has been slashed,
the printing committee, who later re tion. Correspondence solicited.
and the ground will be In cultivation
ported favorably, and by unanimous
440 acres timber land. 13 miles from
next season. Sixty acres also will be
vote it was so designated.
Forest-Grove. Price $2,500, if taken
put In a hop yard.
•fore July 1st.
Applications for water services were
W H A T D IC K E N S C H A R A C T E R IS B E P B M E N T E D ?
Buildings are on as enterprising a
received from John W.
Cornelius,
40 acres, all under fence, 15 acres
scale as the ground: the barn has
James Johnson. Mr. Meresse. M. E
mder good cultivation, good orchard,
been remodelled Into one o f the most
Hall. L. L. Hollinger and C. V Odell 10 acres slashed, burned and seeded. licensing a saloon until It has been
convenient In the country, with roomy
for dwellings, and from Geo. C Naylor
5 acres timber. W ater piped to dwell- voted on by the people.” Mayor: “ If again retire outside to cool off. Jake
cow and hay sheds, and a force of
Buxton also ifnds It necessary to r »
and John Stribbich for pasture
AH
"
spring. Running water toi
- wqg f M a o r t f l n n n n o
w o l^ n itr
carpenters, with the lumber on the
tire, and take^ his whirligig with him.)
were granted.
ground, are hurrying up a big prune
Johnson. " I %m getting too hot la
An ordinance bill relating to the
drier, while a powerful wind mill and
here. I guess .1 shall have to go out
licensing of saloons— laid over from
large tank supply an extensive water
side and own o ff." Kane, to Clapp:
last meeting— was brought up and de
system.
"You see, we have done away with
clared ready for discussion. The re
our fancy benches.” Clapp:
“ Yes,
One year ago this was one of the
corder arose to read It, but was advis
these are all right. I am going to
most desolate spots in the country,
ed by Jake Buxton to (It down, lest he
come down here every night.” John
but a quick eye saw Ita possibilities
get tired out before the
evening's
and money liberally and judiciously
son: "W hen we are not here?” Kane:
work was completed. The advice was
spent Is fast transforming It Into one
"I guess we had better cut out that en
accepted. A fter a silence, this ordi
of the finest farms In Oregon.
tire motion and make a new one.”
nance bill, marked “ Exhibit A,” was
(P at Cronin hangs his hat on nature's
rejected by formal vote. “ Exhibit B,”
own peg; so does Jake W irtz.)
The quickest way to turn second another liquor license ordinance bill,
Moved that copy of ordinance mark
hand household goods, furniture, or was read for discussion, and Johnson
ed “ BV4” be published and the ques
anything o f which you want to dispose. moved Its adoption and that it pass to
tion be whether a saloon or no saloon
Into money is to send It to the Auction Its first reading. T o this Hughe« ob
shall exist In Forest Grove under the
jected as the mayor Inquired If the
House.
•
ordinance, election to take place July
council was ready for the question, as
1st. "Kane: “ Print one ticket on red
another ordinance for the same pur
and the other on blue paper, so tkat
DEATH OF W IL L IA M BROWN.
pose had been prepared and he want
they will be easily to count” There
ed It read first. The mayor remarked
were no remarks on the motion, and It
William Brown, son of Major Brown that a motion was before the bouse for
carried unanimously. Recorder was
of Amity, and grandson of Wm. R. discussion and not for substitution.
Instructed to print notices for the elec
Stephens of Dilley, died near Hood Then came a long and deep silence.
tion.
River, Oregon, June 2, in hts fifteenth The mayor went outside to cool off.
Council then instructed the marshal
year
and was followed by Hughes for thf
to collect dog tax and take up all
He had completed creditably his ex same purpose. Hughes returning first
cows, then adjourned.
aminations In the Amity High School, In the Interim Jake Buxton amuse-
went to Portland to see tbs President himself making a whirligig, wltl
J. H. W lrts is the only practical
and then on n visit to a cousin near w W h he keeps contented the rest o:
plumber In town. All kinds o f tin-
Hood River, his parents having con the evening. The recorder finds that
sented to his working there during the he has made unnecessary preparation
work. Second door from postofflce. *
A N E W S CON
■ H TEST
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A Fine Volumeof Dickens
for the man, woman or
child who can see and
tell the happenings of
their neighborhood . . . .
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M ILLS & HINES.
Expert Horsw Shoers,
N ext door north
That
means getting your paints, oils, lead,
Physician and Surgaon.
Office over Hines t
Paint up and be up-to-date.
N EW S, F O R E S T GROVE, OREGON, J U N E 12, 1903
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