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.
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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
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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.