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VOL. 2
COUNTY NEWS
NO. 43
FOREST GROVE, WASHINGTON CO., ORE., THURSDAY, MARCH 23, 1905.
GAMMA SIGMA BANQUET
work of maintaining the Washington ous weeds and overhanging branches make the strangers within our gates
New Mail Route.
County exhibit at the Exposition. Both still testify that we need greater vigil­ feel that they have a place in the
Cyrus F. Brown was awarded the
these organizations work to develop ance; and the mudholes are still deep interests of our city.
contract for carrying the mail between Meeting of College Debaters at
the resources of Forest Grove and in one of the thoroughfares leading in­
This Society has applied for affiliated this place and Greenville, which ser­
the Colonial on St. Pat­
to advertise its industries, but it is left to town from the country. In our membership in the American Civic vice is to begin on March 27. The
rick’s Day.
committee
meetings
although
the
to
the
Civic
Improvement
Society
to
League
organized
at
St.
Louis
last
Doings of the Forest
Grove
new service makes it more convenient
beautify our cit£ and to promote question of sprinkling the streets has June.
The object of the national for the patrons in the Greenville dis­
Civic Society Many
been discussed at length, the problem association is “ the promotion of a trict, in as much as they will get their
greater municipal pride.
The Gamma Sigma Literary Society
more beautiful America in every city, daily mail in the morning instead of in held its Third Annual banquet at the
The Civic Improvement Society is remains unsolved.
Fold.
the only organization that stands for
Since the passing of the anti-cow village and hamlet in the county.” Its the afternoon as at present.
The Colonial
hotel,
Friday
evening.
cooperation of all citizens independent ordinance the improvement in door- literature supplies information and schedule as mapped out for the new Twenty-five couples gathered around
of politics, sex or creed. Its chief yards has been most noticeable; now instruction.
The different depart- route is as follows: Leave Greenville the festal board and celebrated St.
object, as the constitution declares, is we hope wide-open lawns will assert the 1 ments will serve as sources of informa- daily, except Sunday, at 4:45 a. m. Patrick’s Day in a way that would have
Good Progress Made for the “ to improve and beautify the city of wisdom of that movement; unsightly tion, and in their more restricted fields
arriving at Forest Grove at 6:35 or in made a son of Erin’s heart beat with
Forest Grove, to aid in keeping the fences too often mean neglected door- will serve as clearing houses and active time to connect with the seven o’clock increasing pride for his native land,
First Year’s Efforts—
streets, sidewalks and public places yards. In country where grass and factors in improving social conditions.” train for Portland.
Returning leaves but the glories and achievements of
neat, to do anything that shall add to flowers grow with but slight encourage­
The Civic Improvement Society of Forest Grove upon receipt of the mail Gamma Sigma were also narrated and
Other Notes.
the attractiveness of the city, and to ment there is little excuse for indiffer- Forest Grove wishes to place itself from Portland, but not later than 9:45 her songs of victory were sung with
promote community life.” Thus far nnce. Another improvement is the distinctly in the line of advance in all a. m., arriving at Greenville, in one hearty good will.
Previous to the
the only requirement for membership removal of several old bams which ; things that pertain to the best interests 1 hour and fifty minutes. The contract dining hour a social time was had with
signing the membership roll and abutted on the streets; others, however of social and municipal life.
The price for the period from March 27, a program of songs given by Prof.
Through the kindness of
the
secretary of
the
Forest
Grove agreeing to cooperate with the society.” remain which detract much from the awakened civic consciousness of Port­ 1905 to June 30, 1906, is 8469.49. Bradley, Miss Shannon and Mr. Belk­
Civic Improvement Society, Miss With these aims, and under such lib­ charm of our city beautiful. The Civic land and other towns should stimulate
nap. The party then repaired to the
Famham, we are permitted to publish eral terms we have advanced, if some­ Improvement Society urges that these us to our utmost endeavor. We must
dinning rooms where an elaborate
Laundry
Plant
Sold.
the annual report of that society’s what slowly, yet steadily. Our watch­ be removed from the street. In the have faith in the Forest Giove of the
and savory menu as follows was served:
J. Q. Jackson, who has operated the Toke Point Oysters, Bouillon en Cups,
progress during the past year.
It word is "T he City Beautiful,” if we ideal city the stable is as neat and in as future. This organization which is a
good
a
condition
as
the
house;
the
back
pioneer
in
such
work
among
the
rural
follow
it
at
too
great
a
distance
it
is
City Laundry for several months, sold Olives, Salted Almonds, Celery, Crab
follows:
“ n presenting the third annual re­ better to have an ideal which is beyond yard also will no longer be given over towns should acquaint itself with the the plant this week to Fred Emerson, Salad, Cold Pressed Chicken, Sugar
port of the Civic Improvement Society our reach rather than one we can hold to tin cans and old boxes— nor a gen­ best and most progressive methods; of Portland, who has been connected Cured Sliced Ham, Neapolitan Ice
eral refuge for all untidiness. It is true we must recognize our needs, and with the City Laundry of that place for Cream, Crackers, Fruit, Black Coffee.
of Forest Grove it is only necessary to within our grasp.
From the day when the Mayor of our that the ample plan on which our city with earnest endeavor work toward many years. Mr. Emerson will be
refer to the evening when the citizens
The following toasts were given at
first met in Vert’s Hall to discuss what city issued a call for a mass-meeting of was laid out makes the task of neatness civic beauty. For this result we must assisted by Mr. Dodson who has also the conclusion of the feast. Harvey
steps could be taken to improve our the citizens we have been fortunate in in all its details more serious than in expect of our officers and standing com­ been in the employ of the same Port­ W. Gates, the president of the society
city to realize that progress has been the cooperation of the city officials; 1 towns where land is so dear that build­ mittees faithful service; we must solicit land firm and who is a laundryman of acted as toastmaster. “ The Shamrock”
made. Although in the year which they have listened to our petitions and ing lots are small. In some sections the continued cooperation of all our experience. Mr. Jackson will remain H. E. Thomas; "Old Ireland,” Prof.
has just closed it may have seemed have aided us in our endeavors for where a stimulated civic spirit is at citizens; our membership rolls should at the plant until the new proprietors C. E. Bradley; “ Mr. Dooley,” Harry
that our organization has not reached clean streets and beautiful lawns. work prizes have been offered not only be'revised, and enlarged by effective become better acquainted with the Fisher Davis; “ St. Patrick and the Ser­
the full measure of activity, it must be That our streets are still muddy in for improvement in lawns but also canvass among the new residents. I town. H e has not decided as to his pents,” R. B. Wirtz; “ Daniel O’ConJ
remembered that we have had more winter and dusty in summer is quite as ! for backyards and out-buildings. Such Only personal enthusiam to make of plans for the future but expects to nv.II,” Mr. G. B. Wood; “ The Rose
trying conditions to meet than in any much the result of limited resources as a method might well be undertaken by Forest Grove the ideal city will enable remain in the city.
of Killamey,” H . W. Sparks; “ The
us to accomplish all that nature has '
previous year. The drouth that pre­ indifference. Nevertheless the time our Society.
Emerald Isle,” R. F. Peters.
Our annnal clearing-up week which already made possible.
vailed throughout the Willamette Val­ must soon come when both public
Died.
Those present were: Misses Bibee,
health
and
comfort
will
demand
heroic
is
heralded
by
posters
and
generous
Respectfully
submitted,
ley not only made progress in certiin
Lieser,
Brobst, Peterson, Moseley,
On Wednesday, March 15, Chas.
M ary F. FA rn h a m .
lines impossible but perhaps lessened efforts for municipal betterment. It is advertising by our local papers always
Lancefield,
Chandler, Dooley, Shannon,
Ivan Bondshu, of Thatcher, died of
the zeal of our citizens. Nevertheless said on good authority that Forest works wonders in our city. Already
Jackson, Huston, Holmes, Emmel,
consumption,
aged
17
years.
Young
What Congress Did
at the banquet given by the Board of Grove has fifty miles of sidewalks to be the cheerful light of evening bonfires
Bondshu was the only son of Mr. and Kate Shannon, Purdy, Ames, Brock,
Trade we learned that paint by the ton kept in repair by our citizens; on that | indicates that the good work has begun,
The last session of congress was a Mrs. E. J. Bondshu, and had been sick Helen Chandler, Butler, Maud Buxton,
had been put onto buildings both pub­ basis we can make a fair estimate of Many old fences and sidewalk boards busy one, but the number of things
Baker, Hollinger, and Kate Stribich,
lic and private, that new industries had the mileage of our streets. During should add fuel for the flames. Last done that ought to have been done for the past winter. The funeral also Messrs. Huston, Adams, White,
occurred
Friday,
Rev.
Barber
officiating,
the
past
year
the
Society
has
seen
with
autumn many people anticipated the was outnumbered by things that were
been established and that the outlook
and the interment was at the Buxton Rasmussen, Gates, Thomas, Davis,
for Forest Grove had never been so much pleasure the placing of new spring cleaning, and all winter, pedes- left undone.
Miers, Williams, Merryman, Peters,
cemetery.
crossings
by
the
city
council;
drains
in
trians
have
thanked
householders
who
hope'ul. Since our own organization
Lawrence, Whealdon, Ireland, Rulison,
The senate, against the advice of
was effected in 1903, not only has the some of the streets, and on the part o f! removed the fallen leaves so that the the president, amended the arbitration
H. W. Sparks, Bollinger, Fletcher,
List of Letters.
Board of Trade been formed by the the citizens the improvement of many | walks were safe. In the interests of treaties, and this work is now at a
Belknap, Barrett, Califf, Jensen, Wirtz.
men, but the Lewis and Clark Club pieces of sidewalk that had long been | good health alone such a practice ought standstill.
Following is the list of letters re­ The chaperons were: Prof, and Mrs. C.
a nong the women has undertaken the a menace to personal safety. Danger- to be universal.
District Court Judge Swayne was maining uncalled for at the postoffice: E. Bradley, Mr. and Mrs. George B.
The removal of cows from the streets acquitted on articles of impeachment Anderson, William; Richards, Miss Woods, and Mrs. W. T. Fletcher.
has given security to the Public school voted by the house.
Talie; Smith, Miss Magie; Stickney, H.
grounds and the children have taken
The Philippine tariff was revised and C.; Tail, P. B.; Wilbows, Mrs. E. E.
‘Wickley’s Woods.”
I much pride in preparing flower beds; an act passed to encourage railroad
i under the direction of the janitor they building and other developments in |
- have cared for both lawn and flowers. the islands.
1 Much credit is due to the janitor for
The laws of Alaska were codified
his personal interest; to prevent depre­ and the appointment of an additional
dations on the grounds he has been judge authorized.
! appointed a special policeman. The
Two new battleships were provided
1 Civic Improvement Society has recently for in the naval appropriation bill.
Successors to McNAMER & JOHNSON
I appointed a committee to confer with
Jurisdiction of the forest reserves
j the City council and the trustees of the was transferred from the interior to the
Congregational church with a view agricultural department.
j towards beautifing the south part of the
By resolution of the house the de­
Congregational church lot for a per- partment of commerce was instructed
j manent park.
to begin an investigation of the oil
In following the example of Portland trust.
in the purpose to create a Rose City
The secretary of war was authorized
our Rose Committee has done excellent to return Union and Confederate battle-
Now is the time to buy
woik.
Not only have many more flags to the states from which they
roses been planted as the result of per­ were originally borne.
a nice Rod, while the
sonal effort,especially by the free distri­
The American National Red Cross
bution of valuable cuttings, but experi- society was incorporated.
stock is complete.
; enced growers have introduced new
A river and harbor bill was passed
| and choice kinds. The Rose Show in carrying an appropriation of nearly
; May was a notable success both finan­ 831,000,000.
cially and in the quality of the roses
There was a failure to pass the
W e have a full line of
exhibited. It was a matter of regret measure for the immediate opening of
. that the summer drought prevented the south half of the Colville reserva­
the autumn show of fruit and flowers, tion.
and especially that the children who
The bill reducing the membership
had taken great care of their plants of the Panama canal commission and
during the summer should meet with giving the president larger directory
of the celebrated A. G.
disappointment. In the show to be powers failed.
Spaulding Bros. A nice
| held this season it is proposed to have i The Each-Township bill for the
1 special prizes for those children.
line of Gloves, Bats,
regulation of height rates by the inter­
The Society hoped during the past state commerce commission was passed
Balls, Masks and Catch­
winter to offer a few lectures on sub­ by the house, but died in the senate.
jects connected with our lines of work,
ers’ Mitts.
The statshood bill which, as it passed
but other engagements on the part of the house,
admitted
Oklahoma,
many friends of Civic Improvement New Mexico and Arizona as separate
prevented such a plan.
states, was amended so as to admit
The time will soon be here when you will want to
The Reading Room which was last Oklahoma and Indian Territory as a
take your best girl out for a ride. It will make her
year retained during the summer by single state and New Mexico, leaving
feel proud to ride in an up to date Studebaker B uggy.
special subscriptions to cover the rent. Arizona a territory.
The house
It was reopened in November for four refused to accept the changes and the
W e have a nice lot on hand; come in and see them at
four months under order of the Read­ bill died in conference.
our warehouse.
ing Room Committee. Last year the
There was a refusal of the demand
principal patrons were boys from the of the people of Alaska for a delegate
The largest line of Galvanized Pipe and pipe fit­
public school but this year the best in congress.—Spokane Review.
tings in the city. If you want pipe laid we do it; we
patrons were farmers from the country
will install you a nice bath tub, or a Porcelain sink, or
who were glad of a place to spend a
Settled Again.
a Wash Basin, in fact everything you need in that line
few hours. They made good use of
After
about
four days being con­
the magazines which were loaned them
for home reading. As soon as possible sumed in moving and entertaining the
Have a large stock of Jewelery, Watches,
JO H N D E E R E PLO W S, SN E L L BICYCLES,
a rent on the ground flodl should be painters, The News plant is again set­
Clocks,
Cut Glass and Silverware, .«tick
secured and the rooms kept on a more tled and doing business as before.
ST U D E B A K E R W A G O N S
Our
new
quarters
are
much
larger
and
Pins,
Watch
Chains and Charms, Fratern­
liberal policy. It is believed their diffi-
The Peerless Ball Bearing Lawn Mower, 14 inch
; culty in securing funds when a desir­ brighter, the latter being made so by the
al Buttons, and everything else that is to be
and 16 inch with 10 inch drive wheels are beauties
able room and suitable supervision can large skylight which was used by the
found
in a first-class Jewelry Establishment.
photographer
who
occupied
the
rooms
be arranged.
and almost run themselves. Bring in your lawn
before
us.
The
public
generally
is
W e do all kinds of watch and clock re­
Thanks to the efforts of the Social
mowers and get them repaired and sharpened, it
Committee we have 172 street signs invited to call at our new stand.
pairing.
will save you lots of hard work.
placed at important comers; they are
Dr. Large Still in Business.
a convenience not only to strangers
but to the residents of Forest Grove
Dr. C. L. Large reports a son bom to
also.
the wife of Chas. D. Hondt, of That­
One committee which perhaps is too cher, the 12th inst.; also a son bom to
little appreciated is the Reception the wife of W o. Williams, of Gales
OREGON
FOREST GROVE ,
Committee. Since one object of our Creek, the 18th inst.; and to the wife
organization is “ to promote community of S. S. Dallas, of Gales Creek, on
life” such a committee does much to March 20th, a daughter.
SECRETARY’S SUMMARY
G o ff B r o s .
HARDWARE and MACHINERY
Johnson & Johnson
Fishing Season
Opens April 1st
Dealers
in
£atables
^porFinfiiöoo(J,
Baseball Supplies
FOREST GROVE,
OREGON
Both Phones
Abbott (3b Son
Goff Bros.
Forest Grove,
Oregon