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About Washington County news. (Forest Grove, Washington County, Or.) 1903-1911 | View Entire Issue (June 8, 1905)
Editorial Page-Washington Co. News. J- F . W O O D S , E d ito r. Published Every Thursday by the W ashing A S im p le S to ry F ro m a S tage C areer. There died recently In full burn**«« ton County Publishing Co. Incorporated at the age of eighty-three a play act ing person who may be said to nav* at Forest Grove, Oregon lived a double life in the best sense. At least Mrs. G. H. Gilbert played m C IT Y - O P I-IC IA U - PAPPK duul role for at least half a century 11 not longer. She was a thorough actress $1.00 a Year in Advance. behind the footlights and a thorough woman both off the stage and on. Ilet personality have won friend» Entered at the post-office at Forest anywhere, but would us that can be set down Grove, Oregon, as second class to accident it may be dismissed with a mail matter. word. Her acting was another matter. In that role she won success by in Address all communications to Wash finite painstaking and fidelity to an ington County Pub. Co., Ideal. Mrs. Gilbert’s parts on the stHge were Forest Grove, Ore. not dazzling. Slie wns not “starred" celebrity. The role of an elderly If the NEWS fails to reach its subscrib into woman be brilliant and will at ers or is late, we request that immedi. tract adm cannot iration only by being true to ate attention may be called to the same. the best humnn ideul. But the charac ter Is necessary to the spirit of almost THURSDAY, JUNE 8, 1905 every real dram a, for w ithout a real istic mother or aunt or chaperone the heroine's trials cannot be brought to a Did you hit the trail very hard? climax. T hat was Mrs. Gilbert’s task— to keep before the audience the pure Four precincts in Portland went for and ennobling atm osphere of ideal home life. Any parent who saw her prohibition and three against. portrayal would a t once trust a daugh ter in her care. And scores of daugh If Washington County does not ters on the stage did place themselves move to the front it will not be be under the chnperonage and guidance of cause of the disloyalty of her citizens. this motherly woman. She put her own heart Into her acting, and her fellow Washington County Day at the Ex players learned how noble It was. Iler role was with her a real one. position was a hummer. It had the ideal Every in this life has an ideal largest attendance since the opening role, and one if he but play It with whole day. hearted earnestness he will win to the goal of success. Here It Is a sister, We will apologize for the shortcom a brother, a father, a mother, a son or ing’s of this week’s issue by simply daughter; there n clerk, a counselor, a a map at the anvil or be saying that we closed up and went to conductor, hind the plow. It may seem to be a the Exposition, Washington County thankless task, a w aste of good coin or diy. a hum iliating service. But to play the part well Is the essential thing. That Forest Grove did herself proud on makes It real regardless of the compen sations or of the attitude of the other Washington County day, and the com characters No honest effort mittees in charge who worked so faith is In vain. Involved. Absolutely nothing good Is fully for its success should be given a lost In this world. God or nature or vote of thanks. the law of compensation, w hatever one chooses to call the hand behind the The defeat of Mayor Geo. H. Wil veil, sees to that. Again and again Mrs. Gilbert had liams by Dr. Harry Lane for mayor of been stage mother when every Portland on last Monday was very other a role good In the cast was a failure and much of a surprise. Notwithstanding so redeemed the play. The heart that the hard fight being waged against keeps true to its Ideal role will surely Mayor Williams it was not believed he come ont right In spite of w hat others would be defeated. However it is may do. and shame from no condition rise; quite plain that the democratic ticket Honor A ct well your part, there all the honor lies. was unmercifully slaughtered for the a bit of Mrs. Gilbert’s biogra benefit of Lane, for there was but one phy There's which is of no importance In this other democrat elected. moral lesson, but is Interesting for all. She was at one time a struggling farm House Bill No. 82, which went wife, m arketing butter and eggs, and into effect on May 18th provides that began her stage career in the role of a all legal notices, including Sheriff’s giddy dancer. sales, where there are several papers Japan A w a its a St. I’uul o r u W esley. in the county, shall be published in A fresh peep behind the scenes in the paper designated by the sheriff or the mikado’s realm is given in a recent moving party in the action, suit or book on Japanese life by Itev. Dr. proceeding, who shall have exclusive Knox, an American who lived fifteen in Japan. He shows that the right to designate in which of such years of hereditary right to priv qualified newspapers such legal notice, principle ileges and authority is deeply rooted In summons, citation, notice of sheriff’s the social fabric and sets forth the sale or other legal advertisement shall modern spirit of the mass as follows: the devotion of old Japan—its loyalty be published. Heretofore the sheriff to All baron leader, its passionate disre has had the placing of sales under him gard of life and and self—gathers around the Weekly Crop Bulletin Gcod rains fel1 in all portions of the state during the past week, and, while the weather for the most part was cooler than usual, there were spells of inter mittent sunshine, which, taken to gether with the advance of the season, caused a gradual warming up of the atmosphere, and a general improve ment in the condition of all crops resulted. More sunshine and warmer weather are needed, however, before vegetation can resume a normal growth The condition of the grain crop is promising, with probably very few exceptions. Fall wheat, rye and bar ley continue to head satisfactorily. Spring wheat and oats have made rather slow growth, but the general condition of these crops is above average. The grain aphis has become quite numerous in Washington, Mar ion, Linn and portions of Douglas counties, but as yet the damage done by this ‘pest cannot be estimated, though it is thought to have been slight. Hops are growing slowly and the training of the vines continues. Cutting the first crop of alfalfa con tinues, with light yields. Gardens, grasses, potatoes, sugar beets, field onions, beans and peas are making better growth than during the preceed- ing week. Corn is growing slowly and needs warmer weather. Pastures are excellent and stock is in condition. Late apples and pears promise light yields, while other tree fruit is uneven and generally expected to be below average. Early cherries are ripening, and strawberries are plentiful. —Makes digestion and assimilation perfect. Makes new red bl od and bone. That's what Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea will do. A tonic for the sick and weak. 35 cent, Tet or Tablets. Dr. Hines’ Drug Store emperor. It Is a new cult. Repeatedly In the past men rebelled against him. de posed him and treated him with contempt. But in our day he has become the sym bol of the nation; around him gathers a dim belief in his divine origin and In the present power of the long line of his an- ! cestors. All officials Join in the Shinto rites before the shrines of emperor and heroes, and all Investigation which lays hare the facts of the remote past is dis couraged. A belief in the nation emh-id- led In the emperor has become the people's creed, and a passionate patriotism is their religion. Graduating Tim e Within a short time graduating and commencement time will be here. Your girls and boys will need new fixings, if you haven’t had her dress made yet, we have some exquisite effects in whites that we would like to show you— if you have the dress we have all the trimmings and little things that go to make the outfit complete— Fans, Belts, Ribbons, Gloves,—-in better assortments than almost anywhere. Good Hosiery Cheap If You Send Away for Goods You may unknowingly be losing money—we don’t suppose you would willingly pay any more than necessary. To make sure that you do get your goods at the lowest price and get the right kind of goods, just drop in next time you make up your order and let us figure with you. If we cannot save you at least the freight charges, and give you better goods for the price you would have to pay the catalogue house, we will have no kick coming. means just what it says— not cheap hosiery but really good wearing, fast black dye, and at prices a good deal less than you would have to pay if we hadn’t got the lots at a special bargain. A Pretty Shirtwaist, would set that new skirt of yours off just right, and if you’ll come in and look over the waists de scribed and priced you’ll agree that we are saving you money on them. Men’s Furnishings—Stylish and Low Priced Those Pretty Silk Suits of Ours are really priced too low to be appreciated—we have seen them marked a good deal higher in certain stores not so very far from here— but sup posing you drop in some day when you have a little time to spare—then you’ll appreciate more fully the very exceptional values we are offering you. Shirts, collars, neckwear, hosiery and underwear —eveiything that you need—and at prices which are no indication of the real high quality of the offerings. A Pair of New Shoes Light, Weight, Suitings to go with your new suit. You really need them to set it off right. Shiny leather, vici and mat kid in black and tans, in the most approved shapes. High or low. Prices uniformly low for the quality we sell. Silks, mohairs and Panama weaves are just the thing for your summer dress. They wear avell, look well, and when you come to figure out the cost of the entire costume you'll be more than agreeably surprised. They come in all the pop ular shades, plain, checks-, plaids, dots and stripes. Splendid Lace and Embroidery Sale Underwear for Hot, Weather Dainty fancy linen and cotton lace, edgings and insertions to match. Embroideries come in all- over, narrow and wide effects, suitable for every purpose you have in mind. Fine balbriggan for men—extremely light ribbed effects for ladies and children—in union or two piece suits—long and short sleeves— white and ecru, at just the price that fits your po;ketbook. Hoffman & Allen Co 3 Main Street, Forest Grove, Oregon 6 0 YEARS* a year, and is the favorite magazine in “I am really nml sincerely proud of nearly half a million homes, where it is the common people,” said Mr. Pompu*. read each and every issue by three “1 am fond of tbe plain everyday fel million people. low who can never hope to lie (treat. Call It quixotism. If you wish"— Forest Grove “Oh. I wouldn’t say that.” interrupt ed Pepprey. “I'd call it egotism.”— Gasoline Wood Saw Philadelphia Press. I'ln ln Everyday F e llo w . EXPERIENCE T C J. E. PATTON, Proprietor A nvono m»ruHng n sketch nnd dpnrrlnttnn niny qnli-kty ascertain ou r opinion free w hether nn in vent ton Is probnhly pntentnlile. Communlm - tIons strictly coiiildeiitlnl. HANDBOOK on I’ntent* sent free. Oldest iiuency for securlD|r patents. The coramou people worship Buddha “Your trouble, madam.” said the WOOD SAWED ON SHORT NOTICE Dry Fir and Ash Wood for Sale nnd tbe educated men. or privileged physician, “seems to be due to nn ex Leave orders at News office Phone 583 class. Confucius. Today the faith cess of adipose tissue.” H e r D iscovery. which makes for peace In China is “My goodness!” exelnimed Mrs. the religion of the fighting men of Plumpton. “ I wonder If tlm t isn't makes me so aw fully fat?"— Jnpan. Mr. Knox thinks that It will what take another St. I’aul or a Luther or u *'b lea go News. John Wesley to win the little Jap to I l l s Sn fe a ra n rd . the faith of the Nazarene. Wife—Oh, John, you've been playing poker again. You'll become a profes Now Is the time for the grum bler to sional gam bler If you keep on this get In bard knoeka at the way C hrist way. John (disgustedlyi—No fear of I’m a rank am nteiir.—Philadel mas Is kept these days and to Insist, that. among other tilings, that the spirit of phia Press. the Master, whose birth it celebrates, is People who are alw ays m easuring not lived up to. True It Is th at nil this ihelr heads for their crowns seldom kotowing to “sisters and cousins and aan show any crosa sears on their aunts.” feasting nnd present giving (ben Iders.—Com moner. nmong friends and relations lead to no end of straining nnd !>otlier. nnd This Is the season when the house sometimes we are half Inclined to think wife sees the coal whittled aw ay rapidly we don't mean all that we pretend. by high winds and dry, frosty air. A But the annual roundup of vagrant hint may be taken from the engine feelings and emotions Is a good thing, stoker, who checks and controls com end when all Is over peace nnd good bustion by covering the fire with fine will nmong men have had a hearty coal, cinders or ashes. This will keep boost to oil the friction bearings of Ihe heat In the furnace or range, where society for another twelve months. 't belongs, but will not m aterially ob itruet combustion. Artificial silk, or, more properly..veg etable silk, made from cotton and col The Monroe doctrine Is read Into the lodion. is being m anufactured in Mex president's message by new spnfsr od ico at a million dollar plant. It can ltors on the European continent, and be sold at from one-fifth to one-fif they doubtless look upon It with the eyes of the diplomats and statesm en teenth the price of natnral silk. around them. Now. the Monro»; doc r « a a e F o r Sorrow . trine Is not mentioned In th at docu Brown—Croker's down with brain fe ment. It Is like the rattlesnake on the ver. The doctor says If he recovers his »rigln.il flag of llbef* 7 -*-randy to spring mind will be a blank. Green—I'm sor when tread upon. ry to hear that. He owes me $10. rade M arks D esig ns opyrigh ts A c . Patents taken through Munn A to. receive tpecial notice, without clisrse. in the Cheap Sunday Rates Between Forest Grove and Portland. Low round-trip rates have been placed in effect between Portland and Forest Grove, in either direction. Tickets will be sold Saturday after noons and Sundays, limited to re turn on or before the following Mon day. Rate of 81.05 round trip. Call on Southern Pacific’s agents for par ticulars. ; Local Time Table ! Scientific American. Trains on the Southern Pacific arrive , A handsom ely Illustrated weekly. L argest clr- filiation o f any scientific Intim ai. T erm s, $3 a R. INIXOIN, D entist j and depart on the following schedule: SOUTH MUNN & Co.38'8"*«"*’ New York 1 No. 2. . . .9 GOING A. M. No. 4 . . , .6:21 P. M. year: four m onths. $1. Sold by all new sdealers. Forest Grove, Oregon Branch Office. C25 F St., W ash I os ton, D. C. OFFICE: Three doors north of Bailey’s store. Offlc* hours from 9 A. M. to 4 P. M. GOING NORTH —Highest price paid for wool and 1.. . .4:16 PM 1 Mohair, at J. E. Bailey, Forest Grove. No. 3. . .6:59 A. N. M L. No. ATKINS, Agt. J. N. Hoffman ATTORNEY AT LAW Office in Front Rooms of Abbott Build ing, Upstairs. FOREST GROVE, - - OREGON SEARS & W ATKIÑS DRUGS -Proprietor o f- . .Tin; B a r b e r Shop. Up-to-date Hair-cutting and Shaving. Laundry agency. .\1riiii S tre e t, I'orcMt O r o v « For Sale One of the best 212 acre farms in Washington county, all in cultivation, land ail level, fair house, good barn,' orchard, running water, school house | on corner of farm, J mile to store, miles from Forest Grove. Price 865 per acre, half cash, balance to suit. . G. K ing , Agent. — Don’t forget that Hoffman & Allen Co. have a full line of straw hats in the latest shape. DRUGS All the Standard Patent Medicines, Toilet Articles, Fine Stationery, Cam era Supplies, Columbia raphophones and Supplies, at right prices. S i \ Dr. Hines , Druggist
