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Editorial Page-Washington Co. News. H H H BSKS B J. F. W O O D S , K c iito r. Getting Ready for Spring! Published Every Thursday by the W ashing ton County Publishing Co. Incorporated at Forest Grove, Oregon lands outside of forest reserves. Nearly half of this land so exchanged is owned by the land grant railroads. A report to Congress from the Commissioner of the General Land Office places the CITV - O FFIC IA L P A P E R amount of lands still held by these roads in forest reserves at 2,500,000 acres, and the provision in the act in $1.00 a Year in Advance. question, that hereafter lieu selections Entered at the post-office at Forest must be made from untimbered lands, is calculated to save just that much Grove, Oregon, as second class timbered land which is outside of forest mail matter. reserves. Address all communications to Wash ington County Pub. Co., Forest Grove, Ore. CENTENNIAL NOTES The Fire Department at the Lewis and Clark Exposition is now practicing daily, and making tests of water pressure. If the NEWS fails to reach its subscrib- The department has a fully equipped ers or is late, we request that immedi __ j • __ . ’ , „ , , station and is able to cope with any ate attention may be called to the same. t,]aze Hundreds of carloads of exhibits have already arrived and more are com ing every day. The cars are brought The Russian’ s surrender is a good into the grounds by way of a spur and deal like the fall of Port Arthur. are unloaded, the contents being stored in the finished exhibits palaces. If the mothers could vote, President The electrical display will be one of Roosevelt’ s majority next time (we the most unique and attractive ever grant there will be no next time) planned for a like enterprise. No ex would be like the boy’ s kite. pense has been spared to make this feature most attractive. Senator Mitchell arrived in Portland Ornate staff work now in process on Monday and has taken up his head quarters at the Portland where he will the Bridge of Nations will give the structure the appearance of an arched prepare for the battle of his life. stone bridge of the most beautiful design. The bridge is over 2,000 feet The Forest Grove Board of Trade long, connecting the main-land to the was the first organization in the state Government Peninsula. to appoint delegates to the Oregon Several concessions have been let Development League convention to be which require considerably more space held in Portland April 4 and 5. than the original plans for the “ Trail” The blunders of the legislature are would permit. The Amusement Street already beginning to beat fruit. A pe will have to be enlarged so as to pro tition has been circulated here and vide several thousand square feet ot additional space. freely signed calling for the referen Several hundred Burlington, Iowa, dum, which if used, will cost the state many thousands of dollars to undo people are planning to visit the Expo what the people have already paid to sition in July, in order to be present at the sessions of the American Libra not have done. rians’ annual meeting, which will be The special session of the legisla held in Portland from July 2 to 7. THURSDAY, MARCH, 16, m I 1 1 ture for the segregation of the Normal The railroad companies have extend school bills, seems doomed to defeat. ed the time limit for the shipping of Gov. Chamberlain, while not exactly exhibits from St. Louis to Portland from Missouri, wants to be shown until the latter part of March. This something more definite than a few will serve materially to better the ap newspaper’ s interviews of represent pearance of the exhibits for the Expo- atives and senators before he will con siton, as it will afford exhibitors more sent to call the legislature into spe time in which to assemble and pack cial session to erase the blunder made them. t by that body. Our own senator, E. W. The Union Pacific railroad is soon to Haines, who worked and voted against issue an attractive folder regarding the the omnibus bill which carried appro Exposition, which will be distributed priations for the four Normals, and by widely throughout the East and Middle who’ s efforts this agitation for a special West. Several other roads have issued, session has arisen, should not be over or will issue, similar pamphlets. looked when it comes to the distribu tion of honors, but had a petition from Jurors for the March Term of Court. members of both houses been pre sented to the governor, their anticipa- ! The following are the jurors for the tions might have been realized. March term of the Circuit court: John Tigard, East Butte...........Farmer ” Two and one-half million acres o f , Fred Schoen Jr. Cornelius......... timber land will be saved to the Gov -1 C. O. Roe, South Forest Grove Merchant ernment by the operation of a short act Andrew Eggiman, Beaverdam. . Farmer to which President Roosevelt affixed Geo. Harrow, South Hillsboro. . ” ” his signature during the last moments I Wilson Davidson, Dairy................ of the 58th Congress. T h e a c tp r c - Wm. A. Montgomery, Columbia ” hibits the selection of timber lands in J. A. Abbott, S. Forest Grove . .Jeweler exchange for lands which have been . Chas. Bernard, Beaverton . . . . Capitalist included within forest reserves. It Adam Simpson, Buxton...............Farmer was in 1897 that the “ lieu law” was Godfried Yungen, W ashington.. ” enacted. It has no restrictions, simp Loui Manning, North Hillsboro. . ” ” ly entitling persons holding lands in Wm. Gral, Beaverdam.................. ” forest reserves to make selections John Kamma, South Tualatin . . . ” elsewhere in exchange for their forest J. A. Chapman, West Cedar. . . . ” reserve lands. In 1900 their lieu Allen Ford, East C edar................ ” selections were limited to surveyed A. N. Davies, West Butte......... lands. Since the passage of these acts, Alonzo Clapshaw, Gales Creek. . ” nearly 2,000,000 acres of forest reserve James W Thompson, Mountain Millman hnds have peen exchanged for other Geo. L. White, S Forest Grove. . Farmer ” lands, and almost universally has the H. W. Scott, Gaston....................... exchange been made for timbered W. A. Marlin, South H illsboro.. ” C. Rehse, South Tualatin........... ” J. W. Hartrampf, N. Hillsboro Merchant Max Burgholzer, B uxton........... Farmer J. T. Shannon, S Forest Grove Carpenter f o r e s t «Ç / U. D. Schafer, Washington . . . . Farmer Sam Rafferty, C olum bia................ ” T. G. Todd, S Forest G ro v e .. . ” Dan Baker, Cornelius..................... ” Abner Briggs, D ille y ..................... ” W e have always on hand a full line of fresh B r e a d , P ie s , C a k e s , P a s tr y - C o n fe c tio n s S P E C IA L O R D E R S S U P P L IE D O N S H O R T N O T IC E GEO. G. PATERSON, PROPRIETOR FOREST GROVE, OREGON. Every day New Goods are coming in. A s fast as possible we are getting them is shape for display and sale. In the meantime, we are clearing the shelves and counters of all strictly Winter goods. Prices are extremely low and if you are of an economical turn of mind, you can do your pocketbook a favor by attending the final clearance sales this week and next week. Y ou will buy as soon as you see the \ aues It’s The Time To Buy Shoes Now W e W ant Your Trade 1905 » ^SakerL/ H B S H B H H B H B H H ffiB ffîa R n B a a M a a a But that in itself is no good reason why you should trade with us. W e realize that we must deserve your business and our “ trades” must be on a basis that will benefit you in the goods you buy, the prices you pay and the treatment and service you get. A visit to our store will convince you as to qualities and at the same time you will find that our treatment and service is the best in this community. W e try to please all our customers and deserve their confidence, and we want you to feel perfectly satisfied in every deal you make with us. N ew Designs In Stylish Waists T he best and largest assortment we have yet had the pleasure of selecting. Y ou will find here not only style, but good workmanship, finish and material, coupled with prices that under the present conditions are more than ordinarily low. Men’s and Boys’ Good Clothes— Rightly Priced G ood clothes, we say, and we mean it. N ot just good looking clothes, but well tailored clothes made of good material. That’s one thing you can always be sure of when buying clothing at our store. A nd the stylishness— no need of wearing out-of-date clothes when you can get the latest at the same prices that others ask for stuff one and two years old. Mark this, we guarantee every garment and “ make it right” in the right way if it turns out badly. Visited Our Bargain Section Yet? If you haven’ t there is a treat in store for you— we know of no place in this community where you can find so many little necessities so low priced and every week some special “ real bargains” are offered. Make a note of these for a trial and tell us if you don’ t agree with us. Over-shoe time is past. T h e little leaks and cracks that were not noticed during the winter show o ff bad ly now. Better buy a pair of our new spring shoes. T h ey are stylish, solid and made thoroughly and they don’t cost much when you consider the comfort they give the wearer. W e have had made an especially good line of shoes for boys and girls. L ook it over when you come in next time. If you have a boy or girl who is “ hard on shoes” you will want a pair. Our Hosiery Is “Just A Little” Better than the average run— a little better in the color— a little better in the knitting— a little better in the yam — a little better in the fit— and much better in the wear. T h e price is the same that you have been in the habit of paying. Light Weight Underwear Prices “As You Like It” G ood fit, good material, good makes— that’s really the whole story— except the assortment and the prices — you will appreciate them best by a visit to this fast growing department. New Effects In Dress Goods For Your Easter Dress Panama cloths, voiles, mohairs and soft finished mater ials, range of colors and qualities unusually large— prices to suit every purse. Shirtwaistings—The Best Designs W e took great care in selecting our line of shirtwaist ings for this season and we feel justified in claiming for it exceptional possibilities in effectiveness. Ladies’ Fancy Neckwear, Belts and Bags. Looking for something new? If you are, we have it and in such variety of styles and designs that we can suit the fancy of everybody. Our prices as always, suit your purse. Hoffman & Allen Co Main Street, Forest Grove, Oregon s s s H BBE9E9B&BH Bm The enumeration list of the Dilley of her friend, Miss Letta Richardson, 60 YEARS' EXPERIENCE School District for the ensuing year of Forest Grove. It was well attended amounts to 127 children of school age, and a pleasant time is reported. males 60, and females 67. Services were held at the church, on C. N. Miller, of Aberdeen, Wash., Saturday afternoon and Sunday morn was in Dilley, the past week on busi ing, by the Rev. Robinson, of Hillsboro. ness. He says Aberdeen is fifty per T rade M arks Dudley Wilcox has greatly improved D esigns cent ahead of Dilley, we Webfooters C o p y r i g h t s Ac. the looks as well as the bearing chances don’ t believe him. An v o n « sen fling a a k o lr h and descrip tion may quickly ascertain o u r opinion free w hether an of his orchard by cutting out some of invention ts probab ly patentable. Conimiinica- John Coalter is commencing to clear superabundant growth. t ions strictly confidential. HA N D B O O K on Patent» sent free, o ld es t agency for m vuring patents. ten acres of land on the Farliss ranch. | Patents taken through Munn A Co. receive rprclal notice, w ith ou t c harge, lit the It is the heaviest job of clearing that B. P. Cornelius, the recently appoint has been commenced near Dilley for ed postmaster at Hillsboro, has chosen many pears, if ever before. A handsom ely Illustrated w eekly. Largest d r - d ila tion o f any scien tific journal. Term s. f:i a Mrs. Susie Morgan, the widow of the y ear; f-m r m onths, $1. Hold by all new sdealers. Rev. Holcomb, the new school late County clerk James W. Morgan, teacher employed to teach the Dilley as first assistant. His daughter, Miss Branch Office. G25 F Ht., W ashington, D . C. school, has taught a week and has Eva, will also assist him. given splendid satisfaction; he is an old — Have you seen those Khaki suits Dilley. hand at teaching. at Hoffman & Allen C o.’ s. Govern ment made and the best on earth. Miss Holcomb, of Dilley, is teach Miss Hennery, of Ohio, who has been ing the Reedville school. spending the winter here with her George Eason has a friend visiting uncle C. Hennery, left for her home Monday by way of Los Angeles, Cal. him who says Oregon is O. K. We regret very much to see her leave. Will French was in Dilley Sunday as described in on his way to see his parents who Scoggin s Valley. live near Dilley. S cie n tific A m e ric a n . MUNN & Co.36,Broad^ New York OREGON’S EXPOSITION Hon. W. K. Newell was receiving quite a lot of machinery Wednesday by freight from Portland. H. Matteson is putting up a bam. Rodney Herrington went to town Wednesday. Mr. Jones has workmen repairing Mr. Walters is getting his hop-yard the house that he bought of Preston in fine shape. Richardson, about a month ago. Most of the farmers are well along Bradie Chowning, late of Dilley, now of Portland, came up Sunday morn with their seeding. ing to visit his parents and friends. Grace and Florence Dennis drove out from town, on Wednesday evening Mrs. Griggs, of California, who has been visiting in Dilley for four or five for the party. months started for her home Monday. Mrs. Lottie Parker, of Forest Grove, visited with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Mr. Lewis, supervisor of the Dilley road district, has been grading the roads Sain, on Saturday and Sunday. in view of getting ready for rocking Mr. Paget and family, of North Yam hill, visited over Saturday and Sunday them. C. N. Johnson, the mayor of Forest at the homes of R. Matteson and Louis Grove, has a force of men poling his Wilcox. newly planted hop-yard which consists Myrtle Dennis gave a party at her j home on Wednesday evening, in honor of twenty acres. SUNSET MAGAZINE M arciJIuniber has a finely illustrated article on the great Centennial— just the thing to send East. Many news articles, some good stories, clever verse and inter esting miscellany. V i gorous work by enter taining writers. SOLD BY A LL NEWSDEALERS Cheap Sunday Rates Between Fo Grove and Prtland. Low round-trip rates have b placed in effect between Portland Forest Grove, in either direction. Tickets will be sold SaturdayIn noons and Sundays, limited to turn on or before the following M day. Rate of $1.05 round trip. • on Southern Pacific’ s agents for ] ticulars. Local Time Table Trains on the Southern Pacific ar and depart on the following schedi GOING SOUTH No. 2 ____9 A. M. No. 4 ____ 6:21 P. GOING NORTH No. 3 . . .6:59 A. M. No. 1 ... .4:16 N . L . ADKINS, Agt If it is Drugs yoc want O r 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
