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About Washington County news. (Forest Grove, Washington County, Or.) 1903-1911 | View Entire Issue (Feb. 9, 1905)
t — À K W ashing to n 8 », & COUNTY NEWS NO. 37 FOREST GROVE, WASHINGTON CO., ORE., THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 9, 190S. VOL. 2 Franchise Delayed. There is a disposition on the part of Forest Grove to Take Hold [From Portland Journal.] citizens, especially the dairymen, to i n answer to the letter from Hon. Will Raise Required Subsidy and subscribe liberally and to give all B. L. Eddy, of Tillamook, in regard to Red tape methods in the city coun the assistance possible in trying to get the proposed railroad from that city to cil have been responsible, it is said, Procure Right of a railroad. Forest Grove, and which appeared in for delay in settling the question of a Way. _ , .. 77 T* I The News last week, the Board of franchise for the Oregon Traction com For Disturbing the Peace. _ . . .. pany’s Portland-Forest Grove electric Trade of this city says: The following special from Tilla A coiterie of six young men of this Forest Grov<5( 0re. Feb. 6, line, until it is too late for the builders mook appeared in the Oregonian Mon city, were arrested last Friday night by Hon B L Eddy, to complete the road from First street day, and shows the trend of the efforts Deputy Marshal Lenneville, at the Tillamook Ore. to the exposition grounds ic time to that are being put forth in that city for Christian church, for the disturbance Dear sir:— At a meeting of our assist in transportation service for the a railroad: of the reception being tendered the Board of Directors held on last Satur- Lewis and Clark fair. “A large and enthusiastic meeting of Rev. C. F. Sanderson, the new pastor, evening I was instructed to com- “We believe now that the last ob citizens was held at the City Hall The young men were taken to the municate to you that our Board stood stacle has been removed, and the ordi yesterday to hear the commLtee’s lock-up but were let go on the prom- rea(jy to render you all assistance in nance will get through the council by report regarding the proposal of J. E. ise to appear Saturday morning when their power to obtain the right of way the first of May,” said L. Y. Keady of Simmons to construct a railroad into they were taken before Recorder King between our city and the Washington of the traction company. “Construc Tillamook. and each fined «2 and costs, amounting county line free of expense to any tion woik will begin at once, but it “Mr. Simmons’ plan is to build a to «5.50. Being unable to meet the raiiroad proposing to build a line con will be impossible to build the line in road either from Forest Grove or North fines they were obliged to go to jail in necting^ the metropolis of Tillamook time to do much, if any, exposition Yamhill to Tillamook City, to be after hotel-de-ville until said fines were sat- county with, the metropolis of Washing- business.” wards extended to Netart’s Bay, the isfied either by liquidation by the ton county) ieaving it to your people The Oregon Traction company’s citizens to procure a 100-foot right of parents or by “time.” Two of the to decide upon the responsibility of franchise was submitted to the city way, terminal grounds and a subsidy of boys paid their fines but the rest were the parties talking of such a scheme. council at a meeting held December «35,000. detained until Sunday morning at 11 Our Board does not wish to agi 21. The sentiment of the council “The committee’s report recommends o’clock, when they were freed from tate the question until thoroughly satis- j was favorable, and the measure referred that the necessary money be raised, their unpleasant incarceration. fied that the proposition is bonafide to the committee. In this committee and if this was done within 40 days For sometime past complaints have and will be carried out. it lost four weeks, action being held the subscribers should hold a meeting been made against rowdyism practiced I am instructed to say that we will up on account of absence from the and appoint a committee to enter into by young men of this city at the not be able to do anything in our city city of members whose assistance a contract with Mr. Simmons or any churches and on the steets, but until in the way of subsidy but something others of the committee desired in other company that may desire to l this incident occurred they were unmo might be done up Gales Creek valley considering the franchise. At the third build a railroad into Tillamook. lested in their ungentlemanly conduct. although that would possibly have to be j meeting it was reported back to the “ Mayor Cohn appointed F. R. Beals, It is to be hoped the boys will take used in buying some sections of right council with a favorable recommenda George W. Grayson and C. B. Hadley the affair under advisement and adjust of way where it would not be donated. tion. The report was adopted by the a committee to raise the money, and their conduct hereafter to the respect Wishing you success in the ultimate council, and the franchise was then it is expected that the money will be ability of the community and not per construction oi such a line, we remain, I referred to the executive board, whose ready in the time specified. A letter mit a re-occurrence of the affair as it is duty it was to place a valuation on the Very truly yours, was read from the secretary of the unpleasant to all parties concerned. FOREST GROVE BOARD OF TRADE, franchise. Board of Trade at Forest Grove, in The executive board also has a street By W. H. HOLLIS, Secy. Defeated which it was stated that it was more In a hotly Pacific committee, and to this committee the contested game of basket than probable that that city would Was Tendered a Reception. franchise was next referred. This over the planing mill, last Monday furnish the right of way to the county ball Friday evening at the Christian committee now has charge of the night, Pacific was defeated by Dallas line in Washington county. Another college by a score of 20 to 9. church, the Rev. C. F. Sanderson, the matter. It is said to regard the fran letter was read from William Reid, new minister, was tendered a warm and chise favorably, and will report it back secretary of Portland, Nehalem & Mrs. A. W. Johnson has been on cordial reception by the members and to the board at it next meeting, the sick list the past week. Tillamook Railroad. congregation of his church. There recommending a valuation upon which were also many members of the differ the council may base the amount of ent local churches present and a genu annual renumeration that must be paid ine good time was enjoyed by all pres by the company to the city for use of ent. The ladies of the Christian the streets desired. The next meet church did their best to make all ing of the board will be held on Feb strangers feel at home and in this they ruary 17, at which time it will receive splendidly succeeded. After an hour the report of its committee. The spent in social conversation and the board will then refer the franchise forming of acquaintances, coffee and back to the city council for further doughnuts were served to the guests. consideration. This was followed by some speechmak If the report and recommendations ing, with Mr. Oilver Curtis acting as are satisfactory to a majority of the chairman. The speakers were: Rev. council the franchise will be granted at L. F. Belknap, President W. N. Ferrin, its first meeting in March. Twenty Rev. Herbert Boyd and Principal H. days must then elapse in which the L. Bates. To these speeches of wel ordinance will be advertised. At the come Rev. Sanderson pleasantly and expiration of that time the council will feelingly responded. The affair was take final action, and the franchise will a social success and was brought to an be a realty. The company expects to end by singing “ Blest be the Tie that be able to begin construction work Binds.” early in May. Meantime, surveys and all preliminary arrangements are being Baseball Concert a Treat. perfected. The concert to be given under the | direction of Miss Mary Conyers, of Two Surprise Parties. j Portland, for the benefit of the P. U. At Fern hill last Thursday night, baseball boys on March 3rd, promises there a surprise party given at the to be a rare musical treat and one of home was of Valentine Franks in honor of the best ever heard in our city. Miss his birthday, by Phil. Schneider and Conyers has a clear, sweet, mezzo-so Wm. Hendricks. Dancing the prano voice, and has won much praise amusement of the evening. was Those wherever she has appeared. Mrs. present were: Mr. and Mrs. A Duncalf, Katherine Ward Pope, who lately re and Mrs. C. F. Cooper, Mr. and turned from New York city, is a pupil Mr. Mrs. Misses Nellie Hall, of Victor Harris and Mrs. Walter Reed, Frances Reitzel, Schneider, Katie and Barbara both instructors, are enthusiastic over Franks, May Cooper, Reitzel, her voice, which is a soprano of beau Messrs. Wm. Hendricks, Elma Phil Kalsch, tiful quality. Chas Cooper, Phil Schneider, John and Mr. Dom Zan, always a favorite, will Joe Hock and George Wolf. The be sure to please I with his well chosen same persons were entertained at C. songs. Mrs. E. E. Williams and Miss Kate F. Coopers last Saturday night. Shannon will give some good concert Mystery Cleared Up. numbers on the piano. The Tillamook Independent last Grossly Exaggerated. week contained Judge Conder’s version We are authorized to state that the of the trip made over a part of the state item appearing in the daily papers at by the delegation from the city at tide Portland regarding the violent insanity water, sent by that county to secure of John Bernard, of near Verboort, is plans for a new court house and who grossly exaggerated. While it is true were here the night the attempt was that his mind failed him there was no made to rob the Haines bank. The attempt to slaughter his family as the Judge’s version is so clear cut and item stated, and that his wife and their experiences after leaving this city, children were compelled to lock them are so strenuous thatwe are willing to selves in the house is also untrue. withdraw our suspicion on these gentle Mr. Bernard delivered the ax to his men of any connection with the rob wife upon request, and no demonstra bery whatever. If these gentlemen O R E G O N tions to destruc: his family were notice- can run the gauntlet of the Oregon FO REST GROVE , legislature and escape the governor’s adle. Mr. Bernard’s condition is improving. veto, it is positive proof that they had MORE R R NEWS FROM TILLAMOOK Ten Per Cent. DISCOUNT! Until Saturday, March, 11, we will give a discount, of 10 per cent;, on all purchases of HARDWARE! Stoves (Si) Ranges Our entire stock of Stoves and Ranges will be sold on the installment* plan of $5.00 down and $5.00 per month until paid for Sherwin-Williams P A Are I the N Best* T S G o f f Bros. nothing whatever to do with the mis chief here. However the Indepen dent insinuates in this manner, and implicates not only McNamer, but Landlord Laughlin, in the following language: “At the appointed time, the other conspirators, Judge Conder, S. A. Brod- head and Rollie Watson, failing to catch the boat for Astoria, took an overland steamer, with Bill Easter as captain, for Fores t Grove. At Walt Smith’s they met John McNamer, who gave them all the pointers necessary and agreed to return to Forest Grove in time to assist and get them out of the scrape. “With this information the trio con tinued their trip to Forest Grove, arriv ing considerable after dark and enlist ing landlord Laughlin in their enter prise, who was to see that they did not oversleep themselves. “During the night, Bill, to prevent too close a watch being kept on the balance of the crowd, entertained the citizens of the Grove and the marshal with several vocal selections, among which was “In the Good Old Summer Time” with original variations.” The Board of Trade Again. The Board of Trade directors met at Judge Hollis’ law office last Saturday night and transacted more important business. In the matter of furnishing the ban quet on February 22nd, it was decided to ask the Laughlin, Colonial and Sloan hotels to submit a menu for a dollar a plate. The matter will be further decided next Saturday night at another meeting of the board. The ladies of the Congregational church society who were asked to furnish the repast, decided at a recent meeting not to furnish the banquet. Secretary Hollis was instructed to extend an invitation to the managing editors of the Morning Oregonian, Telegram and Journal, to be present at the banquet. The Gun Club Meet. At the regular meeting of the Forest and Stream Rod and Gun Club, held at Roe & Buxton’s store Monday night, the following officers were elected: President, J. S. Buxton, re elected; vice president, C. B. Stokes, reelected; secretary and treasurer, J. J. Wirtz. It was moved and seconded that the last named officer get all his blue rocks free of charge, as compensation for his services. It was decided to hold a regular meeting the first Monday in each month. Arrangements were also made to hold a smoke social on the next regular meeting night, March 7. The retiring secretary reports as follows: Annual report of the secretary and treasurer of The Forest and Stream, Rod and Gun Club. RECEIPTS To 41 members, fees................ «41 00 [ 6140 birds............................. 6 1 4 0 * fees from non members.. 3 50 Total « 105 90 DISBURSEMENTS To 6800 birds at «8.25.................«55 70 ‘ material for b lin d .................. 4 00 ‘ digging pit.............................. 2 00 4 rent of ground....................... 15 00 4 two traps.................................. 13 50 4 trapping, hauling birds and straw............................................ 15 70 Total «105 90 Respectfully submitted W m . w . G o f f , Secy, and Treas. An Enterprising Firm Goff Bros, the enterprising hardware firm are believers in the judicial use of printers’ ink. This week they an nounce their intentions to make big reductions in hardware from now until March 11. They have enlarged their ad in The News and selected a space on the first page, where patrons of this firm can always keep posted by consulting. if it is Drugs you want Or anything in the line of Patent Medicines, Rubber Goods, Toilet Articles, Fine Stationery, Up-to-date Perfumes At right prices, call at the Blue Front Drug Store Dr. Hines , Proprietor Abbott (Si) Son Read! We have the finest line of Silver knives, Forks, etc. in Washington County. Each article has on it the stamp, Abbott & Son 14 pwt. This means 14 pwt. of silver plate in each dozen, or a quadruple plate article at $4.50 per set. 1847 Rogers Bros, ware is only 12 pwt. to the dozen, this means triple plate intead of quadruple and is only worth $3.50 not $4.50 nor $4.00 Forest Grove, Oregon Crescent Mill Crescent Flour is the Best. Patronize Home Industry. Op. R R Depot Forest Grove