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I W ashington C ounty news » FOREST GROVE, WASHINGTON CO., ORE., THURSDAY, APRIL 20, 1905. VOL. 2 OUR CITY IS LARGEST Forest Grove Is By Far the Largest City In Washington County. Population Doubles In 5 Years With Prospects of Greater Strides In the Future . SOME NEW OREGON LAWS United Artisans Entertain Diamond Assembly of United Arti Went Into Effect this sans held an open meeting Tuesday and Enacted by the Last J night in honor of a number of invited Legislature. I guests. R. N. Jeffries, Supreme In structor, of Salem, was present and —;--------- made an extensive talk unfolding the Salem, April 17.— Twenty-five crim- good qualities of that order and mater- ¡nai ]aws, passed by the last legislature ¡ally entertaining the fair sized audi- become effective May 17. Some ence that was present, notwithstanding 0f these are merely modifications of the downpour of rain on that evening, existing laws, while others define new The speaker dwelt at some length on crimes and provide for their punish- | the plan of insurance offered by them | ment. Some relate only to such and as a result the order will be aided offenses as the violation of the game in securing new members. Walker’ s laws, acts which involve no great moral orchestra was on hand and rendered a wrong, while others are designed to generous supply of its excellent music. prevent acts which are greatly injurious Haven Belknap sang and was heartily to public morals or which endanger encored to which he responded. At property. the conclusion of the musical program NO SUBJECTS IN WINDOWS. and speaking the guests were invited, Another act that carries a penalty by numbers, to the dining hall where heavy enough to insure effectiveness is a collation consisting of cold boiled that which prohibits the public exhi ham, salad, coffee, ice cream and cake bition of hypnotized persons. The was served, after which the evening’ s penalty is a fine of $100 to $1000 or pleasantries came to an end. imprisonment 50 to 500 days. Forest Grove is experiencing one of the most remarkable growths of any city in Oregon. The state census now being taken by H. T . Buxton, who is at the same time making the assessment report, is disclosing the rapid strides made in our city. The 1900 •census by the U. S. government gave Forest Grove 1096 inhabitants and Hillsboro, 980. Thus far Forest Grove’ s population has about doubled Conductor's Excursion as the estimated figure is 2065. This [ does not include college students, who I A grand excursion will be given by do not actually reside here, as was the the Order of Railway Conductors on all case in 1900 enumeration, but it does, lines of the S. P. in Oregon on Sunday, include those residents at the Colonial I May 7. On the West side branch hotel, condenser and residents within the train will leave Sheridan at 7:30 a. a radius of less than a quarter of a mile i m. arriving at Forest Grove at 9:00 of the corporate limits, who by right of i and at Portland at 10:25. Great close proximity to the city are termed attractions will be prepared for the as residents. This is the most remark visitors, the Portland Giants will play able growth ever attained by an Oregon there that day, also arrangements have city, and by the time the electric cars been made for a visit to the Lewis and and other means of rapid transportation Clark fair grounds, when the Oregon are installed, the city of Forest Grove, state building will be opened to the trill have grown to be even greater public for the first timd. Fare for the than is expected. round trip, including admission to the Attorney Tom Tongue of Hillsboro, Exposition grounds and sacred concert attended the concert at Marsh Hall I in Festival Hall is only $1.50. Return last evening. ing train leaves at 5:30. j Q o ff B r o s . HARDWARE and MACHINERY Fishing Season Opens April 1st while the stock is complete. ^porDYiifioofj W e have a full line of S Baseball Supplies of the celebrated A. Spaulding Bros. A nice line of Gloves, G. Bats, Balls, Masks and Catch ers’ Mitts. T h e 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 B u g gy . W e have a nice lot on hand; come in and see them at our warehouse. T h e 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 W a sh basin, in fact everything you need in that line JO H N DEERE P L O W S , S N E L L B IC Y C L E S , STUDEBAKER WAGONS T h e 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. , FOREST GROVE land last Saturday and selected the FOR PARENTS OF TRUANTS. A fine of not to exceed $1000 is chairs that will be installed and they provided as punishment for parents, w*ll be purchased through the agency guardians or other persons who are of Roe & Buxton, furniture dealers. responsible for the delinquency of chil Everybody is invited to come out and dren. A “ delinquent” child is d e enjoy the pleasure of a first class dance fined to be a child under 16 years of with Walker’ s orchestra furnishing the age who violates state laws or city ordi music. nances, or who is incorrigible, a per sistent truant from school, who asso ciates with criminals or vicious or immoral persons, or who are growing up in idleness, or who frequents gam ing houses, houses of ill fame or places where intoxicating liquors are sold. The fine imposed may be suspended so long as the parent keeps his child under control. Case W ill Be Appealed. The News is imformed on good authority, that the case of the College vs. the City will be appealed. All ar rangements have been made, but ow ing to the fact that Cake & Cake, the city attorneys, being at the coast. The decision, to appeal, has not as yet been acted upon by the council, but it The law relating to arson was is understood, will be at the next amended so that the husband or wife meeting, which will be called Saturday .may be guilty of burning the property night. After the appeal is taken it will not be decided by the Supreme NEW LAW FOR WIFE BEATERS. of the other. Court until sometime this summer. The wife beating law was enacted Oregon Development Convention. in the form of an amendment to the Board of Trade Meeting law for the punishment of assault and 1905 is Oregon’ s year. The Ore- There will be a meeting of the battery The amendment provides 1 Kon Development League, now com- Board of Trade at the Council room on that any person who shall be convicted posed of fifty-two regularly organized Friday evening for the purpose of dis commerical and industral bodies, will of assault and battery upon his wife cussing the proposition of the brick hold its Second Annual Convention in shall, in the discretion of the court, be and tile plant. Every member is Portland at the Marquant Grand Thea sentenced to be whipped not exceed April urgently requested to be present that tre, Wednesday and Thursday, ing 20 lashes, the punishment to be the matter may com e fully before the 26th, and 27th. inflicted by the Sheriff, Constable or people and a plan of procedure deter An interesting program is being ar Marshal. ranged and many prominent speakers mined. Don’ t forget the date. REGULATIONS FOR RESORTS. i The people of Forest Grove are fortunate in the prospect of the series of religious meetings to be held in the new Congregational church. Mr. Gillam is a man of experience and succecs in preaching both East and West. H e comes here from work in Portland, Salem, Astoria and Albany, where he has impressed all by his careful, thoughtful presentation of gospel truth. H e has a message for all and asks the people here to com e and give him a fair and full hearing. The services are to be at 3 and 7:30 p. m. every day but Saturdays from April 25 (evening) to may 7. Let these meetings have the first place in your plans. It will pay you to make them a “ previous engagement” every day. Bring your friends and neighbors. The Congregational Church is mak- ing careful preparations for its special services by meetings held this week. Tuesday evening a meeting was held in the church. Tonight (Thursday) again at the church, is a meeting— the last of the series of Lenten ser vices. The subject is “ Self Sacrificing Love.” Tomorrow (Friday) night neigoborhood meetings are to be held in the homes of Mrs. Georgia Hughes, Mrs. Hunter, Mrs. H oge, Mrs. Prof. Bradley, Mrs. Langley and Mrs. W. R. Harris. The people throughout the town are invited to attend the meeting most conveniently near. Sunday Services will be at the usual times. There will be Easter music by the choir and Easter sermons by the pastor. The subjects are: “ New ness of Life” in the morning and “ The New Life” in the evening. In connection with the morning service there will be a five minute sermon to the children. will be present. The list of delegates The law forbidding the keeping of | Easter Services | from Forest Grove are as followes: houses of ill fame has been made A Special Easter program will be Sen. E. W. Haines, Pres, of Board much broader in its terms. As it now given by the church and Sunday of Trade; Col. Harry Haines, Vice exists it merely makes a crime to keep] Chas. School at the Methodist church next j Pres, of Board of Trade; Dr. a house of ill fame. The amendment 2 ec_ Sunday morning, beginning at 10 Hines, Tres.; W . H. Hollis, makes it a crime also to permit a reary; E. S. Callender, F. A. oclock sharp. L. F. Belknap, pastor. house of ill fame to be kept in any Watrous, S. G. Hughes, Walter Hoge, place which the person accused may H. C. Atwell, C. N. Johnson, B. H. — Every article put up by Crescent own or hold under a lease. Laughlin, C. W. McNamer, M. S. Al- MiIls” is guaranteed‘ LONG TERM FOR TRAIN ROBBERS. len, R. M. Dooly, J. A. Thornhurgh, | Heretofore robbing of railway trains Prof. H. L. Bates, J. E. Bailey, W. R. has been punished under the general Harris, J. F. Woods, Geo. G. Hancock, laws regarding robbery, but the legis- j . Buxton. N. B. LaCourse, O. R. lature of 1905 passed an act which ap- j Downs, D. Baker, L. L. Hollinger, W. plies particularly to railway trains and M. Newell and Dr. E. B. Rentz. Successors to McNAMER k JOHNSON fixes the penalty at imprisonment for | two to forty years. The act makes it Choral Concert a felony for any person to board or im- Wednesday evening the Choral ! pede the progress or operation of any Union gave a splendid program to a train with intent to commit robbery ! fair sized audience. The opening 1 1 thereon, or to commit larceny in any numberi “ Young Lovell’ s Bride,” by express, baggage or mail car, or with the Ladies Chorus was well rendered, , intent to commit such act, to assault the solo parts by Mrs. Mosely and or threaten bodily violence to any pas Wood being well given. Miss Cad- senger or member of a train crew o r j well played a delightful number. The | person in any express, baggage or new piano is of fine tone and the mail car. effect was pleasing. The Ladies BE CAREFUL OF BRUSH FIRES. Chorus next gave a trio without accom- Johnson & Johnson s. Dealers in N ow is the time to buy a nice R od, “ scalping” of railway tickets are new Benefit Dance THE GILLAM REVIVAL MEETINGS crimes that have been defined by acts There will be a dance given in Week of the Legislature of 1905. The last of Vert’ s Hall on Saturday evening, April At the Congregational Church Next these, which will have effect upon a 22, for the puipose of raising funds Tuesday and the Next class of business now in operation, wjth which to purchase new chairs for Twelve Days. carries a penalty of «100 to $500 fine, that ftall. Manager Wirtz was in Port- OREGON A new forest fire law establishes a closed season from June 1 to October 1, during which time it is made un- lawful to set fire to slashings or fallen paniment and the harmony was well brought out. Mr. Pease of Portland could not appear and Prof. Chapman responded to a call and gave a piano selection. The Chorus gave “ Fair! Ellen” with good effect. Miss Shan non and Mr. Witham in solo parts were heard at their best. The pro- timber, or on timber land, or in the of grainfields, without first | securing a permit from the County Clerk. No fee is required for a per mit, which must be granted on request, gram was concluded with “ The Halle- ' the purpose being to restrict the set- *uiad Chorus.” ting of fires and keep a record of those The proceeds go to a pipe organ starting fires. Violation of the law is iund. i vicinity |; punishable by a fine of «100 to $1000 or imprisonmeut from one to ten years, and half the fine goes to the informant. HUNTER’ S MUST SOON PAY. The hunters’ license law will go 1 into effect May 18, after which time it will be unlawlul for any person to hunt on grounds not his own unless he has secured a license and paid a fee of $1. 1 1 Violation of the law is punishable by a fine of $25 to $100 or imprisonment I 5 to 30 days. FINE BILL JUMPERS. j L e w is a n d c ,ar|( C | u b The Woman’ s Lewis and Clark club at its last regular meeting, elected the following officers: President, Mrs. Belle Walker; First Vice, Mrs. Graham; Second Vice, Mrs. Georgie Hughes; Secretary, Mrs. J. A. Abbott; Treas urer, Miss Minnie Myers. All members who wish to attend the County club, which meets in Hillsboro Friday, April 28th, will please leave their names with Miss Hinman, at Bailey’ s store, and conveyance will be provided. Each member who goes to Hillsboro is expected to furnish some one thing towards the lunch. Teams will start at nine o’ clock. “ Jumping board bills” will be pun ishable by fine of $20 to $100, or im prisonment for 10 to 50 days after May 10. The law on that subject de clares that it shall be presumptive evi Special S er\i:es At Verboort. dence of intent to defraud if any per- Next Sunday special Easter services son shall fail to pay his bill on demand, will be held in the Catholic church at ! unless he has made known in advance Verboort. Special singing has been 1 his inability to pay. prepared and the church will be hand AFTER THE TICKET SCALPERS. somely decorated for the occasion. The larceny of railway tickets, the The principal services will be held at 1 forgery of railway tickets and the 8:00 a. m. and at 10:30. Eatables FOREST GROVE, OREGON Both Phones Abbott <3b Son H ave a large stock of Jewelery, W atches, Clocks, Cut Glass and Silverware, Stick Pins, W atch 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