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About Washington County news. (Forest Grove, Washington County, Or.) 1903-1911 | View Entire Issue (July 14, 1904)
No. .9 Forest Grove, Washington County, Oregon, Thursday, July 14,1904. Vol. 2. Union Meetings During the remainder of the sum mer and until the middle of Septem ber, the Congregational, Methodist and Christian churches will unite in holding union services each Sunday commencing next Sunday evening at the Christian church, Rev. Daniel Staver preaching the first sermon. Each week announcements will be made from both pulpit and press as to the place of service for the ensueing Sunday evening, and the churches unite in inviting everybody to these special services. Painful Accident Rev. Grubb, living about three miles northeast of town is now confined to his bed as a result of injuries caused by falling from a cherry tree last Mon day. It was at first thought that he was fatally injured but medical assis- lance being soon at hand and his injuries attended too he has recovered considerably and it is thought he is out of danger. Dr. Linklater, of Hills boro, and Dr. Rentz were summoned to his assistance. Changes Hands The Michigan hotel, formerly oper ated by Mr. and Mrs. N. R. Whitney, changed hands this week and hence forth Mrs. Maggie Ulm of Dilley will conduct the business. Mrs. Ulm comes with the best of reputation as a landlady, and especially for the splendid meals which she prepares. The hotel will be remodeled and spec ial attention given to meals for regular boarders. "O ur” Abe for the Coast Abel Merresse, who during the past two months has been employed on the News force, departed • this week for Portland and Oregon City for a few days, thence to Netarts for a much needed vacation. Mr. Meresse is one of the best compositors in the valley and deserves the highest commend ation as a gentleman of excellent traits, and a most reliable workman. His many friends wish for him an enjoyable \ acation. The Democratic Platform in Outline The democratic national platform as adopted at St. Louis last week con tains the following declarations: It declares that, “ The Democratic party of the United States, in National Convention assembled, declares its de votion to the essential principles of the Democratic faith which bring us to gether in party communion. Under them, local self-government and National unity and prosperity were alike established. They underlaid our independence, the structure of our free Republic, and every Democratic ex tension from Louisiana to California and Texas to Oregon, which preserved faithfully in all the states the tie be tween tax: tion and representation. They yet inspire the passes, of our people, guarding jealously their rights and liberties, and cherishing their fra ternity, peace and orderly develop ment. They remind us of our duties and responsibilities as citizens and im press upon us, particularly at this time, the necessity of reform. FUNDIMENTAL PRINCIPLES First—The application of these fundimental principles to the living is sues of the day is the first step toward the assured peace, safety and progress of our Nation. Freedom of the press, of conscience and of speech—equality, the law of all citizens; right of trial by jury; freedom of the person defended by the writ of habeas corpus; liberty of personal contract untrammelled by sumptuary laws; supremacy of the civil over the military authority; a well-disci plined militia; the separation of church and state; economy in expenditures; low taxes that labor may be lightly burdened; prompt and sacred fulfill ment of public and private obligations; fidelity to treaties; peace and friend ship with all nations; entangling al liances with none; absolute acquies- ence in the will of the majority, the vital principle of republics— these are the doctrines which Democracy has es- ablished as proverbs of the Nation and they should be constantly enforced.’’ It also declares for the equal rights of capital and labor; appropriations for home waterways and condemns the so called spirit of conquest; favors honesty and economy in the public service; simplicity in official living; would pro hibit the government from dealing with convicted trusts and combinations in restraint of inter-state trade; frowns upon executive usurpation of legisla tive and judicial functions; would make the Phillippine Islands independent of the United States as was done by Cuba; would revise the tariff so that it will be a tariff for revenue only; de nounces trusts and unlawful combina tions; commends the act reclaiming arid lands in the west; form speedy construction of Panama Canal; proper recognition of an American citizen the world over; election of U. S. senators by popular vote; the admission of Oklahoma, Indian Territory, Arizona and New Mexico; a territorial govern ment for Alaska and Porto Rico; de nounces the ship subsidy bill as passed by the United States senate; con demns polygmy; favors reciprocity and the Monroe doctrine; reduction of army and navy expenditures; would ad here to civil service reform; favors generous pensions for surviving soldiers and sailors, decries any race or sectional strife; and makes a lengthy attack upon the present Republican administiation, ending with an appeal to all fellow citizens to unite in their principles. Judge Parker, the nominee for Presi dent, was by his letter of acceptancy placed a gold standard plank in the platform. t Moved and carried that water credits be allowed as per the large list present ed. The list contained about 40 diff erent homes which for one month makes a very creditable showing for the development of Forest Grove. The much discussed water question occupied a portion of the time of the council but nothing definite was sug gested. Inspector of Pharmacts, Dr. Bishop, reported his duties properly performed except in the case of inspection of the books of Druggist Miller who refused such inspection to be made. After due deliberation the council instructed the Mayor to con sult with Hollis & Hawks, looking to the correction of the violation of the liquor ordinance. It seems to be an assured fact that the public watering trough will be located on Main Street opposite Wirtz’s Telephone Office. Council adjourned. Kist School Report Following is the report of the Kist school, district No. 55, for the month ending July 1, 1904. Number of days taught 19; number belonging 12; average attendance 11; days absent 10; times tardy 0. Those neither tardy nor absent Earle Dallas, Mabel Dallas, Lloyd Thomas, Cass Council Meeting Bergerson, Betsy Bergerson, Ruth City officials were all present except North. Councilman Stribbich. Minutes of the N e l l ie M . R a y m o n d , Teacher. last meeting, June 17, were read and approved. Finance committee report Candidates Named ed and sight warrants drawn for same: The Democrats in National Con W. S. Hudson, treasurer............$17.50 vention assembled named Judge Alton P. W. Cronin, marshal..................15.00 Oscar Ahlstrom, labor................. 1.50 Brooks Parker of New York, for Presi L. C. Walker, recorder................ 11.70 dent, and Ex-Senator Henry C. Davis “ “ 4.68 of West Virginia was nominated for R. S. Baker, labor.............................. 75 Vice President. J. G. Boos, material..................... 1.38 Judge Parker is a well known national Forest Grove Tim es........................2.25 J. D. Rode, labor,..................... 2.00 figure, although he has been on the Crane Co., supplies................... 3.60 New York bench the greater part of Wm. Lyda, supplies................. 20.00 his life. He has declined many politi cal honors. His home is at Esopus on total $81.44 the Hudson riveT. Ex-Senator Davis Treasurer’s report accepted as fol is an old man of 81 years, but is lows: Balance on hand, June 1,. . .$1071.46 yet strong and active and is very Receipts during month.............477.04 i wealthy: total $1548.50 Disbursements as per bills allowed in June and indebtdness paid $1435.22 Balance on hand July 1 , . . . . 113.28 The council voted the street com mittee $300.00 to use to improve our streets. Notice The parties who removed the wire stretchers, rope, etc. used in con struction of telephone lines between Dilley and stone quarry, will return same to News office at once. Other wise an arrest will follow.