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W ashington
VOL. 2
COUNTY NEWS
FOREST GROVE, WASHINGTON CO., ORE., THURSDAY, APRIL 6, 1905.
NO. 45
CHURCH IS DEDICATED
A paper on
The Pastor and His
CALIFORNIA'S OILED ROADS.
gravel and smoothed over and as soon
; Work” by Mr. Boyd was followed by
as cool, is ready for use. The streets
Large Concourse in Attendance to Rev. Jerome M. Barker, who took the T. H. Adams Writes to The News are usually oiled their full width but
chair and offered greetings to the local
county roads only a strip about 12 feet
Hear the Pronunciation of
What He Learns About
j association. Rev. L. F. Belknap read \
wide— the strip covered by the oil
the scripture and Rev. Howard Gilpat- j
The Last Obstacle in the Way uf
! sprinkler at one time driving over. Proposition Made to Establish Large
the Sacred Rites.
Them.
rick followed by a prayer. After the |
Some roads at e first macadimized and
Oregon Traction Co. Has
! right hand of fellowship was extended
Works Here By Local
! oiled over and some are merely
The dedication of the First Congre­ by Rev. John Staub, the address to the
Riverside, Cal., March 26, 1905. rounded and allowed to pack then
Been Removed
gational chuich at this place last Sun­ \ church by Rev. Charles E. Chase, the J 1 notice the road question is being oiled. The sprinklers are similiar to
Parties
day and Monday marked one of the benediction was pronounced by the freely discussed through the columns water sprinklers and where it is desired
I momentous occasions in the history of pastor.
j of the newspapers and have undertaken to use heated oil the tanks are fitted
Forest Grove.
The conditions of the finances of the t0 gather a little information on oiled with coils of pipe through which steam Are Willing to Put lip $6000 of the
Portland Council Grants Road Right
An edifice at a cost of $11,000, church are in a health^ state. About j road building here hoping it may be of is forced at a pumping station or some
the result of the efforts of the Congre­ | $850.00 were-raised at the Sunday j some interest and possibly useful to such place.
Ten Thousand it Requires
To Build in That City— On
gational society of this community and services which practically put the t^e friends at home. What a sick
Doubt is expressed as to whether
to Start
is one of pride to all.
j church clear of all debts, however, the | man can learn in a few weeks is of it would be a success in our damp
To Tillamook
The dedicatory services which be­ purchase of a bell had to be dispensed j course very little and superficial, but I climate but I believe the experiment
gan Sunday Morning were impressive, with for the present.
! have fried to get facts as far as I have worth trying. There has been much
and large audiences and prominent
-------------
j been able to prosecute the inquiry.
rain here this winter and I can not see
Through the agency of the Board of
Following is a communication from ' I caned on the city engineer one ' that the streets are affected by it. I Trade, Forest Grove is now entertain­
The straw that would have broken personages took part in the dedication.
day a short time ago and found him am quite sure it would be necessary to ing a proposition to establish a large
the camel’s back was removed yester­ The sermon delivered Sunday morning the pastor, Rev. Boyd:
,tAfter the dedication what?
I very willing to explain and give infor- first round up the road and put on a brick and tile works in this city.
day when the Portland council passed was by Rev. Austin Rice of Walla
This Church desires to render the * raati0n. In fact he hustled me around liberal coat of crushed rock and pack
the franchise of the Oregon Traction Walla, a former pastor of this church.
The parties who are behind the pro­
Co’s permitting it to construct its lines At 7:00 p . m. the young people of largest service possible to our tow n.; and showed me so much he wore me well before applying the oil. This ject are reliable local business men and
We
are
glad
to
know
of
any
effort
by
¡
out
and
I
could
hardly
get
back
home
in that city.
the church held a thanksgiving service
would be more important on ilie black all that is asked is that $4,000 of the
After many weeks of delay, and caus­ and an address was delivered by Mr. j anybody which seeks to make this a | and had to stay in bed the rest of the soil than on the white. There is a $10,000 capital stock that it requires
ing considerable trouble besides, the A W. Brookings, At 8:00 the dedi- J cjeaner, progressive, prosperous, hap-: day.
piece of road just below Hillsboro on be taken by persons in this city and
council brought up the matter and hus­ catory services were begun.
The pier community. We wish to coop-1 P.oad oiling started in some districts the Beaverton line that well rounded surrounding country, said stock will be
tled it through without discussion and church was packed to the doors long erate with the other churches and all j where oil was easier to get than water and packed and drained might stand redeemed within five years at par value
with but one dissenting vote, thus clear­ before the time of beginning had other organizations for the public wel-I and was used simply to lay the dust fairly well if oiled with good heavy oil. in brick and tiling. This would enable
ing the right of way for that railroad | arrived, and immediately after the fare. We mean to oppose openly and I instead of water. It was observed that
I would like very much to see one farmers and others who are in need of
company between Portland and Forest young people’s meeting, the folding with all our might everything which • after it was thoroughly mixed with the of the towns of the county try a short tiling or brick to get them at a low fig­
Grove, as all other obstacles have been doors were thrown open. The dedi­ injures the business, the homes, the j dust and dried it formed a hard, tough, street and build it properly and see ure and at the same time be the means
overcome. As promised by the Trac­ catory sermon was delivered by Rev. schools or the good name of Forest i smooth crust, very similiar to asphalt. I what the result might be. It would of aiding in the establishing of a need­
tion people, work will actually begin William C. Kantner, of the First Con­ Grove. We congratulate the town on i Experiments were made which has not be a costly experiment and if a ed industry.
for the construction of an electric line gregational church of Salem. His sub­ the prospect of a trolley line or motor j developed the present plan,
success would help solve the road
The names of the parties behind the
between the two cities. It will require ject was “ The Church for Today” and cars and better roads. Better means j The street we live on is oiled and problem for us. If Forest Grove had enterprise are withheld for the present,
several days to get everything in readi­ was full of good advice. H e told of communication make for neighbor- j and would be hard to tell from asphalt such roads as there are here, not half but any information on the subject can
ness and the contract let, but it is what the church was for, how broad it liness and good feeling. And th a t1 pavement. If was first graded up and so many immigrants would be turned be had by applying to Judge Hollis,
known that they have about all the j should be and how high it should be. makes for righteousness. We congrat- j carefully smoothed, well rounded in back, to say nothing of the other ad­ Secretary of the Board of Trade.
preparations perfected. Because of the i The choir rendered excellent music ulate all the people here upon the the center, then rolled with a twenty vantages.
stipulation in the franchise requiring the which had been under preparation for prospect that we are to have no open j ton steam roller until it was packed
"Tatters" Was a Success
Any information I can secure here
company to not obstruct more than two several weeks and under the director­ legalized saloon. This will be a great- j hard, then four inches of crushed rock
I
shall
be
glad
indeed
to
get.
Do
“
Tatters,
the Pet of Squatter’s
blocks of streets more than 7 days, ship of Mrs. E. E. Williams. Miss er benefit to those who wanted it than , was applied and rolled, then two inches
Gulch” was rendered at the opera
to those who have opposed it. And j of screenings or very fine crushed not hesitate to write to me.
work will beg.n out along the line be­ Shannon sang a beautiful solo.
Very truly,
house last Thursday evening by the
The pastor read the dedicatory ser­ while we shall always stand fairly and \ r0ck put on top of this, then sprinkled
cause it requires at least 90 days to re­
T. H. A d a m s .
Home Dramatic company and was
ceive the iron.
vices which were responded to by the squarely against this and every cor- j with oil at the rate of one gallon to the
highly successful.
The enterprise
congregation, and after the dedicatory rupting influence, we are here not to j square yard then enough fine gravel
ON TQ T IL L A M O O K .
netted about $70 which went towards
Chopped His Hand
That the Oregon Traction people prayer by Rev. Daniel Staver and hymn destroy or merely oppose, but to ^ offer | spread over to take up the oi). The
paying for the new curtains. A repe­
With \ street was then complete and has been
will extend their line on to Tillamook, by the audience, the benediction was help and sympathy to all men.
While chopping kindling wood tition of the play was considered for
malice
toward
none
and
charity
for
all,’
At Monday’s service
there is r.o doubt. For several weeks pronounced.
in use nearly two years and has had no
Sunday evening, Dan Parsons, the the following evening but it was finally
their chief engineer with cruisers have which began at 2:00 p. m. and lasted we seek to win to the Christ to whom repairs and looks as though it would
harness maker, chopped his thumb settled to wait a week or so, when
we
have
builded
this
new
church.
been busily engaged in locating a feas- the gieater part of the afternoon, the
not need any for a long time to come.
“ All who are not attached to or The oil used was not crude but the lengthwise, cutting through to the bone. either Tatters would reappear or a new
able route, and from what The News is services in recognition of the pastor
Dr. Ward had to take several stitches play would be put on. The latter is
able to learn the route has been located were held, also the statement by the interested in other churches, we cor­ residue from the refinery and contained
to close the wound.
It will take the most probable. We are requested
and will be used at once.
clerk, J. R. Robertson, was heard. dially invite to the privileges of this about sixty-five per cent of asphalt.
church. Our Sunday school meets at It was heated to 212 degrees and several days to heal sufficiently to to extend the company’s heartiest
10 o’clock every Sunday.
At 11 applied hot and the fine gravel stirred enable Mr. Parsons to take active part thanks to the orchestra for its music,
which was contributed.
comes the morning service for worship in while cooling. The oil costs about in his business.
and the preaching of the gospel.
At 30 cents a barrel at the refinery and
7 the young people are invited to about $1.05 for freight and applying to
meet with the Christian Endeavor Soci­ street, making a total cost for the oil
ety. At 8 we have a service of song of about 2 j cents a square yard.
with a short address. Next Sunday Some streets are merely graded and
the pastor will preach upon ‘FIRST.’ rolled then the oil and fine gravel
What is the first thing and why is it applied but they do not last long with­
Successors to McNAMER k JOHNSON
important. In the evening he will out repairs and cannot stand the heavy
speak upon ‘What is the First Thing hauling as well as those better made. !
to Do?’
The worst foe is the water getting
“ Come and we will try to do you under and lifting the crown but this is
good and show you how you can help obviated by rounding the street well
us to do good.
Your neighbor and in the center and draining well at the
friend.
curbs. If chuck holes or rutts appear,
H e r b e r t W . B o y d .
and they do where the street is im­
properly made, a tank of oil with a
Geo. H . Baldwin is putting down a hose attached is used for repairing, j
Now is the time to buy
cement walk in front of his new brick. I The hole is filled with oil and fine
ORDINANCE 18 GRANTED
BRICK AND TILE WORKS
J
G o ff B r o s .
Johnson & Johnson
HARDWARE and MACHINERY
Fishing Season
Opens April 1st
Dealers in
a nice Rod, while the ?
LIQUOR ORDINANCE VOID
stock is complete.
^pOflTTlfJßOotJ,
W e have a full line of
Baseball Supplies
of the celebrated A. G.
Spaulding Bros. A nice
line of Gloves, Bats,
Balls, Masks and Catch­
ers’ Mitts.
The time will soon be here when you will want to
take your best girl out for a ride. It will make her
feel proud to ride in an up to date Studebaker Buggy.
W e have a nice lot on hand; come in and see them at
our warehouse.
The largest line of Galvanized Pipe and pipe fit­
tings in the city. If you want pipe laid we do it; we
will install you a nice bath tub, or a Porcelain sink, or
a Wash basin, in fact everything you need in that line
JO H N
D E E R E PLO W S, S N E L L BICYCLES,
STU DEBA K ER W AGONS
The Peerless Ball Bearing Lawn Mower, 14 inch
and 16 inch with 10 inch drive wheels are beauties
and almost run themselves. Bring in your lawn
mowers and get them repaired and sharpened, it
will save you lots of hard work.
Goff Bros .
FO R EST GROVE ,
OREGON
wrfiAfâ.
*
comers and seeking in its contents as
a whole for light upon this question, I
cannot read the word license into it.
The Legislature did not put it there;
the City Council, which caused this
Judge McBride Overrules Demurrer charter to be presented and wrote
their approval of its provisions upon
of the City und-Dissolves
its face, did not put it there—and the
court will not put it there.
its Ordinance.
“ I am satisfied that the Legislature
no more intended that the City Coun­
cil should lecense the selling of liquor
than it should-license a bawdy house
Declares Charter Does Not Give or a gambling hell. In passing upon
this question the court does not con­
Right to License Saloons—
sider what would be best for the
citizens of Forest Grove. It is possi­
Appeal is Probable.
ble that the liquor traffic would be less
dangerous to the public morals if con­
ducted as required by the proposed
Judge McBride on Monday morning ordinance than it would be conducted
handed down his decision in the case secretly and unlawfully, but if that is
of the College vs. the City Officials and true they have to go to the legislature
A. G. Watson, wherein he overruled and secure the authority which in my
the demurrer and decided against the power is lacking in the present charter.
“ The ordinances set forth in the
city.
All preparations for opening a saloon complaint are wholly void for want of
here had been made but taking out of authority in the City Council to pass
a license under the ordinance passed it, and the demurrer will be over­
by the new council, but was deferred ruled.”
It is stated that the Judge took occa­
pending the decision, which is as follows:
sion to declare that he wonld break up
The decision delivered by the court j any liquor selling in Forest Grove that
is as follows, verbatim:
might be hereafter attempted under
“ That the institution was founded the present conditions. However, it
by Harvey Clark with the stipulation is probable that the old custom of dis­
that no intoxicating liquors should ever pensing liquors by the “ Iron House”
be dispensed on the 200 acres deeded j and "Commercial Club” will soon be
to the University.
That there h a s1 again in vogue, thus depriving the city
never been a licensed saloon in the of any revenue and not materially cur­
town, and that because of this many tailing the sale of liquors. The Judge
people bought property and resided says that " it is possible that the liquor
there, and that because of this many traffic would be less dangerous to the
endowments have been made to the public morals if conducted as required
j University. That the Mayor and in the proposed ordinance,” yet he
Council have passed a license ordin­ was unable to read the word license in­
ance, and that A. G. Watson is about to the charter.
1 to open a saloon within 300 feet of the
It is said that an appeal will be taken
j University entrance.”
either by A. G. Watson or the city, and
1 “ Taking the charter by its four j have the matter settled for all time.
Eatables
FOREST GROVE,
OREGON
Both Phones
Abbott (§b Son
Have a large stock of Jewelery, Watches,
Clocks, Cut Glass and Silverware, Stick
Pins, Watch Chains and Charms, Fratern­
al Buttons, and everything else that is to be
found in a first-class Jewelry Establishment.
W e do all kinds of watch and clock re­
pairing.
Forest Grove,
Oregon