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About Washington County news. (Forest Grove, Washington County, Or.) 1903-1911 | View Entire Issue (Dec. 11, 1903)
N o. 30 Father F . J . Springer, who has bad charge of Beghere, South Come* liue, Buxton and other Catholic mis sions In Forest Grove vicinity, left yesterday for Corvallis to which par iah hs has been promoted by the Archbishop. He will supply also the missions at Monroe and Soap Creek. Father Springer has made many warm friends in Washington county, not only of his parisboners but among those outside his church, all of whom are glad of bis deserved advancement while regretting that it removes him from the neighborhood Father Burri, of McMinnville, will have charge of the Seghers mission. wtJKLURD pf rrr rf J . H. Burke’s six years in the face of the numerous charges against him tells a story of attorney’s persistence and tact, for to the skillful present - tion of Messrs. Hollis A Hawks he is indebted for an unexpectedly light sentence. Hamlin as he wss called, served with credit as a young man in the Nex Perce Indian war and later in the Spanish American war, in the Philiipines, and these facts with his sufferings from the wound he received when recaptured, were eviden'iy taken into consideration by the court. GALE8 CREEK. Washington lodge No. 18. I. O. O. F. celebrated the clearing of its debt Monday eveaing, and in the presence of Forest Kebekah lodge No. 44 and invited guests, burned tbe mortgage which was placed oa tbe property- four years ago when it was acquired. Past Grand H H Clark presided and Walker’s orchestra played a number of enlivening selections during the the evening. While tbe lights were tu-ned low N R Wells and W L Wagner, the two survivors of the seven charter members who organised the lodge thirty years ago, bore in a black bier, on which was the mortgage. Dress ed in white robes trimmed with gold and with steel helmets the two old men made au impressive spectacle as they burned the mortgage and no'». Pastgrand Wells interestingly recall ed their struggles in Forest Grove and told bow much their present prosperity pleased those who bad ssen the lodge’s bumbler beginning. After an Instructive address in which Past Grand Gillette spoke of the charities of Odd Fellowship, es pecially its erpban homes, a “good of the order” vocisl session followed. Theu an-Jaboraie supper was served in the dining rooms which practical ly demonstrated t h ; convenience ol that department of the lodge's quart ers. A party of 24 visitors from the Hillsboro subordinate and Kebekah lodges were present by invitations and over a hundred set down at the i a Wes. For every dollar of Xmas goods purchased at tbe Bazaar, at Forest Grove, tbe purchaser receives a ticket, tbe number entitling him to a chance on a beautiful doll valued at $10. For sale or to let on shares—74 head of fine Cots wold sheep. Good proposition to the right party. Call on or write H. R. Kay, R. F. ,D. 2, Forest Grove, or inquire at News of fice. Washington county has received its $500 bequest from the Brugger estate given for the Poor Farm aud Judge Rood says it will be applied to improvements making a more home like and comfortable refuge for the unfortunates compelled to pass their oil age there. Mrs. Robert Lilly who seriously ill is Improving. Mrs. Belie Woodard has returned from Portland after an absence of several weeks. James Churchill has been called from Hillsboro on account of the illness of his wife and two children. Rev. William Duprey will be the regular pastor at the A. C. church. Rev. and Mrs. Duprey have moved into Heisler’s Hall on Main street and we gladly welcome them to our city. Matthew Patton drove out from town Sunday to look after his inter est in the logging camp where work commenced last week. Mrs. Josephine Patton, of Hills boro, s; ent Sunday with her father, John Heisler. DEATH OF DONALO .MARTIN, OF 8C00U1N VALLE! c o o .n i court ____ Donald Martin, a resident of .Scog- John F. Green, a subject of the gin Valley died last Friday morning Caar of Russia, has declared his in tention of becoming a citizen of the at 1;30 o’clock after a lingering illness and was buried Saturday afternoon, United States. The suit of D. H. Richard vs J. V. Dee. 6th, at the Hill Cemetery. Hall was dismisseu on motion of The funeral service was held at the Gaston Church by Rev. Mr. Belknap plaintiff. Oa D**e. 5!h, Charles Franks, a of tbe M. E. church, of Foreet Grove. Mr. Martin was born in Canada boy of 14 years from the Orphans Home at Beaverton was committed 45 years ago. He came to Oregon in to the A-’ylum. Also Arnold Vai d -1 1873 and has since made his home in erwelden from the Verboort district. ! Washington county. In 1880 lie married Sarah F. Pat. P R O B A T E C O U R T. ton. Hia widow and six children survive him. E-tate of Jacoo B. agger, deceised. t y r . Martin united with the M. £. Final account and report filed, J -.r • church in boyhood and has since ary 11th, 1904, at 10 o'c'otk a. tu, set been an earnest worker in the differ- for final settlement. °nt branches of the chr. '..rerv Eitale of Pct *r Ilarpar. Admin “ '^ T x T O N .; * , m istrator au'.Iorize’. and directed to sell real estft? at private sale. Mr. Rowell, of Mountaindale, is in the Estate Robert W lit«», deal, Pe-- sonai property exe npt from exict- vicinity taking pictures this week. He took a picture of the Buxton school Tues tion set over to wido v of deceased. day. Estate of John Hommers, deceased. A new telephone is being established Guardian authorized and directed to between Ranks ami Buxton, which will sell reality in Multnomah county- be completed this week. Holly Circle, N-s 285, Women of Woodcraft; Jessie Buxton, G N, Mrs E H*rri“, A; Anna Pomeroy, Clerk; Katherine Stribich, Banket; May Wagnet, Magician; Cora Wag $14 doll given away at the Bazaar, ner. Attendant; May Smith, Inside Sentinel; Carrie Peterson, Outside Foreet Grove, Xmas. Sentinel; Anna Webster, C O; Nora Albert Schrnidlin, of Albion, ex Smith, Musician; Sophia C Smith, pects to go to Europe B oon. Manager; Mrs Lillian Buxton, Past -Sen shell« amt fancy doiliee at Guardian Neighbor. Abbott A Son handle genuine cut Thomas A James, Forest Grove. The long and tedious appeal from glass and solid gold guaranteed Postmaster G. W. Holt, of Albion, the Gales Creek justice court which goods. You should see them. was in the Grove Monday and Ttjea- resulted in a disagreement in the day. ORDINANCE NO. 131. circuit court fast week brought many -Ses -hells amt lancy dishes at compliment“ tv- Attorney Hoffman An ordinance to vacate that portion of Thomas A James, Forest Grove. for the manneT in which he bandied North Fifth Avenue which lies to the his Ipart of it. Attorney Bamp too •Saturday ‘-Our Urueery” will seM east of Second street and north to the came in for his share of commenda Curtis Addition, being a half street, in peanut can»tv for in writ« » pound. tion. But after all $30« court costs < )ne fouriu off m e pi ice of Christ ; about a $31 account is fooli -h business. the City of Forest (¡rove, Washington County Oregon. Mrs. P. H. Buxton returned Tuesday mas slipper“ Thnm»« A Jam es. from Forest Grove after a two day«’ Good Dairy Farm For Rent--The The City of Forest Grove does ordain M A R K JA G E /.IC E N SE « . .200 lbs. 1 1 -ii peanut candy whkm McNamer farm near C hw ivilk; 212 as follows: Nicholas Kurth 29 and Charlotte visit with relatives tiiere. s b o . 1. That tlje portion of North must be sol I Saturday at “Oar Groc acres. A first class dairy farm, best W. Weinman; Peter T. White, 26 Mr. Chap, (teller, of Jthe firm of Dux- Fifth Avenue which lie- east of Second ery” , Forest Grove. ton AGel'er, who has been in a Portland of land, mostly under cultivation, street and north of the Curtis Addition and Elm« E Miller 18 hospital for s me time, came home Mon good barns ttnd outbuildings. One as shown upon the recon led plats of the day evening. Book, books, new books. Xmas SHtKWiJOD dairy barn stabling 48 cows. Good City of Forest (»rove, Washington Coun Messrs. Chester and Charles Starr of carls and booklets, Thomas A James house and orchard. Running water ty, Oregon, being but thirtv-four feet in Inavale, Renton Co. Or. were up last Forest G r o v e . on farm. Must rent for 3 years width ami lying contiguous to the city Born to the wife of F ri’z Eisner, week visiting their sister, Mrs. C. A. Address W. M. Langley A Son, limits, is hereby declared vacated. of Beef Bend, December 6, a sun . Peterson, of Bnxton. Westerman Bros, from The Dalieti, sue. 2. This ordinance shall lie in Mr«. Dave W eston, a bride of a Miss Louise (ienzer, of Portland, is have 'eased th e Rosa Gerrisk farm in Forest Grove. full force and effect on and after its week, died here yesterday morning, home to spend Xmas. Miss Angie C. Hines and Mr. passage by the common council of the Yamhill Co. and will take possessive Claude Thomas and his sister Ethel Levi Pond were married in Portland City of Forest Grove, its approval by the after a few d a y ’s ¡lines«. next week. of Kis», Oregon, were in town Tuesday. Aubrey W o o l, of Graemes, left last Saturday afternoon, a complete ! Mayor thereof, ami due publication. Regular $5 value, B row nsville surprise to all tneir friends except a Passed the Common Council of the yesterday morning for Idaho, near BILL OF PARE. Woolen Mill blankets for $3.5b. few intimate ones, but ail join in best ! City of Forest Grove on the Htli day of Wallace, where ha will engage in Thouaas A Jam es. m ining during the winter. The FUciflc Restaurant will serve wishes for the two who are deserved Decemlter, 1903. Henry Pepper, traveling solicitor an elegant dinner Sundey, Dec, 13th, Mr. M. L Noble has sold the Boo- ly popular among the Michigan col- Approved by the Mayor of the said durant property to Mr. W. F. Stock- any and their wide circle of acquaint City on tlie Htli day of Decemlter, 1903. for the sale of tho Monarch Mining 1903 from 12 m to 8 p. m. (L. 8 .) F b a n k T. K a n e . Mayor. Co. disposed of a large block of min- SOUP man for $600. Mr. Stockmau still ances. Attest J. C. < larke, City Recorder. iug shares here during the week . V e g 't tble, chicken, rice. take immediate possession. | The Oiegon—Idaho Y M C A con State of Oregon R 'v . J W- Cowan, local pastor of ENTREES Mis« KirkwqjT who has been occu vention which met in the Grove, County of Washington I *8 the Congregational church here, now Olym pian rysters raw. I, J. C. Clark, Recorder of the City of pying a position at N. Y abima, Friday to Sunday, drew about 15« holds services at Tualatin on ea( h Beef a la Polonnaise! R >ast pork Wash, has been in charge of Mrs. A. delegates aod the three days’ session Forest Grove, do hereby certify that the (Sunday morning and the evening of with apple sauce! Chicken pot-pi foregoing is a full, true and correct copy £ , Dixon’s millinery «MTe during was full of interest. The visitors of Ordinance No. 131. and of the whole the same day at the church in Hher with dumplings. Mrs. Dixon’s illness. were all well cared for and spoke thereof, which passed the common council wood. VEGSTAI1I.ES highly of the hospitality with which of said City on the 8th day of December, Not a dwelling house remains un Potato« any style. Cabbage, corn, List—By the Forest Grave Fire they were received here. 1903, and was duly approved by the May occupied in Sherwood at the present tomatoes, beets and carrots. Department, two valuable goats. Last Joe Haek, whose father’s farm is or of saiil City on the Mth, day of Decem time aDd others could be rented very DESSERTS seen headed for Galea Creek and ri I- ber, 1903. Pie, cake, apple and prune sauce, den by Bam Varley and Carroll Me about 2 miles southeast of Forest Date-1 the Hth day of December, 1903. readily could they be procured. Negotiations are in progress look rice pudding, bananas aod cream. Nutt. Any information aa to their Grove. trac accidently shot in the (L. 8 .) J. C. C i . akk , C ity Recorder. ing to the sale of the Sherwood Hot (Special boxes for private parlies fate will be welcomed by the eom- foot Tueaday evening while hunting el property to a Portland party. A and families. with a companion. Dt- D. W Ward pany. Alarm clock« of reliable makes a t sale will probably be ronenmmated. deemed the wound and it is not Abbott A Son’s . Twenty year cans genuine Elghi It is a surprise how much goods a thought the injury will he serious. An epidemic of whooping cough or Waltham movement $12. Your little place like tbe Baaaar, at Forest is prevalent in tbie locality. How For sale at a bargain—Good home money back If our goods are not as Grove, can aell. At times the place Notice—Mrs. Hendershott has la one-half mile from Foreet Grove, cated her dressmsking parlors just ever, no fatal result« have occured so we represent them Abbott A Bon, is so full of toys and Xmas goods far and but little precautions taken to Foreet Grove. that there hardly; is-standing room good house, good orchard, f >ur acres «cross the street and has dissolved prevent the spread of the d »ease. but in a few days or a week at the under cultivation. Address C. 67 partnership with Mrs. Maxson. The Jitnes Carr property has bsen For sale—Home in Portland, best most all is about gone and another The News. Forest Grove. sold recently to an Eastern Oregon ot location. Eight-room house, wagonload ¡or two comes in and fills We have a good line of Christina* Our jswelry stock is the largest in party who will erect a new dwelling everything .complete. Must be sold the place again jam full to the ceiling good*. Call aod see them*. Abbot' Washington county. No exceptions, I thereon as soon as building material soon. Address C 68, The News, For S op . Forest Grove.’ Call and see them at the B zrar. Abbott A Son, Forest Grove. c«n he procured. est Grove. nun am * I