Editorial Page-Washington Co. News. H H H BSKS B
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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
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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
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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,
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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.
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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
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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. . ”
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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. . ”
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ly entitling persons holding lands in Wm. Gral, Beaverdam..................
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forest reserves to make selections John Kamma, South Tualatin . . .
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elsewhere in exchange for their forest J. A. Chapman, West Cedar. . . .
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reserve lands. In 1900 their lieu Allen Ford, East C edar................
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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
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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...........
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J. W. Hartrampf, N. Hillsboro Merchant
Max Burgholzer, B uxton........... Farmer
J. T. Shannon, S Forest Grove Carpenter
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U. D. Schafer, Washington . . . . Farmer
Sam Rafferty, C olum bia................
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T. G. Todd, S Forest G ro v e .. .
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Dan Baker, Cornelius.....................
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Abner Briggs, D ille y .....................
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W e have always on hand
a full line of fresh
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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
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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
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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
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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