W a sh in g to n
VOL. I l l
COUNTY NEWS
FOREST GROVE, WASHINGTON CO., ORE., THURSDAY, AUGUST 17, 1905.
NO. 12
B. H. Laughlin—I believe the dir­ was enjoyed by all, those present were
CENTENNIAL NOTES
COUNTY COURT NEWS
ect primary law should be given a fair entertained by vocal music rendered
The Trail, with its new roof of can­
trial in as much as we now have it, so by Benj. Markee, who is a member of
REAL ESTATE TRA N SFERS.
vas, is becoming more popular than
the famous Markee Family Band and a
that we may see what it will do.
ever. The canvas roof is one of the M J Sammons et al to W G
singer of considerable ability; the
John McNamer—No sir.
Thompson et al 7.34 acres in
many novel sights at the Lewis and
C. Atwell—I believe the primary accompanyment was played by Miss Decides to Enter the Race After
sec 3 4 t l n r l w W M . . . 8
5
Clark
Exposition.
It
is
said
to
be
the
Leading Republicans of This City law if. should
Daisy Morgan, after which they dis­
be tried as it now stands.
H G Vincent et ux to John S
longest
tent
roof
in
the
world.
Taking/ Trip Through
Dr. E. B. Rentz—It should be dir­ persed to their several homes wishing
Clement 46.78 acres in 22
Are A Unit In This
The Lewis and Clark poultry show,
Father Markee many more happy I
ect.
t
1 s r 1 w W M .................
600
The District.
which will open at the Exposition Oc­ E J Godman et ux to Caroline
John Thornburgh—I think it should birthdays. Those present were:— Mr.
Belief
tober
5
and
run
until
the
10th,
inclu­
be direct. I did not vote for it at the Samuel Markee, Mr. and Mrs. J. S.
Waddle 40 acres in Wm Gra­
sive, promises to bring together the
general election for I think that it will Royal, Forest Grove; Mrs. M. J. Mar- j
ham d 1 c t 2 s r 1 w W M . 2800
finest
collection
of
poultry
ever
seen
give large cities the advantage bver the kee and son Asberry, Kansas; Benj.
Franz X Fisher et ux to Frank
Has Assurances of Sopport From in the West.
J Fisher lots 4 to 7 in Lam­
Recommending Convention Would rural districts, yet I want to see it tried Markee, Quincy, 111.; Mr. and Mrs. j
0 . W. Tarr, 111.; Mrs. Jennie Hines i
as it stands—direct.
Several cities in the state of Nevada
berts add "Peachvale” . . . .
1
All Sides and is Confident
R. M. Dooley—Give us the law as it and son Harvy, of Portland; Mrs. R.
Be Unpopular And Cause
have special days at the Lewis and D C Stewart to Mary Stewart 51
Bunker and Miss Lulu Owens, Lebam,
now stands.
of Success.
Clark Exposition this week. One day
acres in Horace Parsons d 1 c
Discord
Col. Haynes—I don’t know a thing Wash.; Mr. and Mrs. Quick and Oral
is devoted to Goldfield, the famous
t l s r 4 w W M .....
1
about it. I have never read the law Gardner, Mountaindale, Ore.; Mr. and
mining camp. State days during the D C Stewart et ux to Horace
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1 and I wouldn’t like to express my Mrs. Chas. Hayes, Hillsboro; Miss
week are those of Tennesee, Louisiana,
Stewart lots 7 and 8 block 18
Hon. S. B. Huston of Hillsboro, Illinois and Arkansas.
Daisy Morgan, Mr. and Mrs. G. W.
j views until I know more about it.
South Park add to Forest
The News has taken the trouble to
Sen. E. W. Haines—The safest Markee, Lowell Markee, Merl Markee, announced by phone to The News
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250
President David K. Francis of the
interview as many of the leading repub- thing to do is not hold a convention of Archie Markee, Glenn Markee and yesterday that he had decided to enter
S
T
Linklater
to
R
C
Vaught
et
the race for congressional honors at Louisiana Purchase Exposition is a
licans in this city as could be seen, I any kind, for I fear it would work a Louella Markee of Forest Grove.
ux parts of lots 5 and 6 blk
guest
of
the
Lewis
and
Clark
Exposi­
the coming election. H e had just re­
on the subject of holding conventions hardship on the party undertaking it.
3 Hillsboro.............................
turned from a trip up the Willamette tion this week, with Mrs. Francis and
Weekly Crop Bulletin.
as a means of recommending candidates
two
sons
of
the
distinguished
couple.
Valley
where
he
had
been
in
confer­
for the primary to be held next spring, Family Reunion and Birthday Anni­
Dry weather continues and the need
PROBATE COURT
ence with the leading republicans of Mr. Francis has been mayor of St.
and it finds that they are a unit for
of rain is becoming more urgent.
versary
Louis,
governor
of
Missouri
and
secre­
Estate
of
F T Allison, deceased.
...
,
.
,
'
I
the
district,
and
because
of
the
assur-
giving the primary a fair trial.
btreams are getting low and * pasturage
. tary of the interior under President Final account and report filed. Sept. 11,
0
a n o o c h o ro o o i \ r c x r \
ho
r o o lc
out
ances he received, he
feels r»r\nnri
confident
On Sunday, Aug, 13, at the home is becoming very short, except
The same question was put to each
on tide
1905, time set for hearing objections
person interviewed and the questions of Mr. and Mrs. G. W. Markee, was lands and on the mountain ranges. that he will be successful. He de­ Cleveland.
and their respective answers fellow: held the usual annual reunion of the Stock, up to within a few days ago, . clares he will wage a vigorous carn­
Two great national conventions, the to final settlement.
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f . I paign and use an
ali nonoraDle
honorable means to Conference on Civics and the Trans-
“ Are you in favor of holding con­ Markee family, in honor of the 87th , kept ■
Estate of Matilda Jane Zeigler, de­
in good condition, but now cattle i
.
...
___ losing flesh _____.
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>
..
secure
the
nomination
at the primary. Mississippi Congress, are in session at ceased.
ventions just the same as before the birthday anniversary of Mr. Samuel are
Final account filed herein.
except where they are
primary law was passed, for the pur- i Markee, one of the old pioneers of helped by an extra feed of hay. The Should any of the other aspirants get Portland this week. The National Sept. 25, 1905, time set for final
pose of recommending candidates to Washington county,
j harvesting and the threshing of grain the plum, he declares they will receive Irrigation Congress will meet there settlement.
the voters?”
! It has been the custom for his I are being rapidly pushed and some his undivided support at the general next week. These important confer­
Estate of John Somers, insane. Wm
Dr. Chas. Hines—No, I don’t be- children for the past seven years to [ farmers are through with this work, j election. Mr. Huston is one of the ences are held at Portland on account
Graf,
guardian, filed annual report.
lieve I am. If you are going to have meet at some of their homes in honor j Fall wheat and barley yields continue prominent attorneys of the state and is of the Lewis and Clark Exposition,
a direct primary,, why have a direct of his birthday. As the 12 inst marks I good. The straw of Spring wheat was j too well known to need any further which has provided several functions Has received $4789.32 including
balance on hand at time of last report.
primary. There will be no difference the 24th anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. heavy and the heads were large, but introduction from us.
for the entertainment of the delegates.
And has paid out the sum of $137^.40
from the old way if we don’t.
G. W. Markee, the gathering this year the berry shriveled during the recent
Among the important coming events leaving a balance on hand of $3418.90.
Baby
Day.
September
16.
Judge Hollis—No sir! The people served to commemorate that as well.
j hot weather, with the result that the j
at the Lewis and Clark Exposition are Ordered that report be approved.
Father Markee has 7 children, 25 j yields in nearly every section of the
of the state of Oregon voted for a
Baby Day at the Lewis and Clark the conference on Indian affairs, open­
Estate of Sarah Jane Pollock, de­
direct primary election, and it carried. grandchildren and 24 great-grand­ j state are less than expected. Oats Exposition has been set for September ing Monday, August 21, and continu­
ceased. Petition filed herein asking
I don’t know of any way in which children living. Interest was furthered | suffered similarly, and, while the dain- 16. A medal will be given to each of
ing through the week; fly casting,
men can be selected. Who is going this year by the presence of Mrs. M. | age was possibly not so great as in the the first thousand babies entered and aquatic and log rolling contests, Au­ that last will and testament of said
deceased be set aside. Ordered that
to do the recommending? While I J. Markee and her son Asberry, of : case of Spring wheat, oat yields are ' it is reported that nearly that number
gust 23 and 24; fireman’s day, August
and ; also disappointing.
did not vote for the primary law when Potwin, Kansas, sister-in-law
| has already been listed. Prizes are to 26; educational conference, August 28 citation be issued and served on Flora
it was before the people, I am in favor nephew of Mr. Markee, who greatly
Corn and late potatoes need rain; be given to the best county display of to 30; Japan day August 31; Missouri B Pollock, executrix to appear at
of giving it a fair trial.
enjoyed greeting those of the family, the hot days curl the com leaves, but babies; ' to best district of Portland; to day, September 5, when Governor Folk County Court House in Hillsboro, on
Monday, Sept. 11, 1905, and show
J. S. Buxton—I believe the people some of whom they
seen for they freshen up again during the cool­ best nationality; to the largest and and his staff will be present.
cause why said petition shall not be
And
ought to have the right to their selec­ forty years.
ness of the nights. Hops are uneven, smallest; to the one with the prettiest
granted.
tion of candidates without the aid of Markee of Quincy,
and regarding the condition of the blue, brown, black or gray eyes; to
Best
Otter
Ever
Made
any kind of conventions, in as much as Father Markee.
crop are conflicting. Sugar beets in the most beautiful; to the finest formed;
Estate of Lars Neilson, deceased.
we now have a law to that effect.
After the bountiful
the Grande Ronde Valley are promis­ lightest, brightest or heaviest; to the
The offer of this paper to divide Petition filed for order to sell real
ing, but the crop is not so good as it I best natured, the most active, and the profits with its patrons is the best ever estate. Monday, August 21st 1905,
was last year at this time. Peaches are I youngest; to the one in the best de­ made. The first week has now passed time set for hearing objections to said
plentiful in the markets. Apples are corated carriage; and the finest prize and it is truly remarkable how many petition.
smaller in size than usual, but other­ J of all from Mr. McAllen personally, to have taken advantage of our long list
Estate of Chas W Rosa, deceased.
wise the yield in the well-kept orchards I the best behaved. All infant owners of premiums. It is the biggest offer Petition filed asking that order admit­
[ promises to be nearly an average one. should communicate immediately with ever made by a county newspaper and ting will of said deceased be set aside,
j Prunes have dropped more than usual Miss McKeown, care of McAllen & all during the month we anticipate a and
an administrator be appointed for
at this season of the year.
vie cnnell. Third and Morrison streets, wonderful increase in new* subscribers.
said estate. Ordered that citation be
issued and served on John W Rosa,
Deer Meat $ 1 0 Per Pound
Pertinent Citstions.
W. H. Moore, who came here a executor, to appear at County Court
Upon a complaint made by a party few months ago and purchased the E. House at Hillsboro and show cause
Editor News: We wish to ask if
The time of the year when you will want a new
there is not a sufficient number of hon­ residing on Gales Creek, Chas. Miller, B. Hawks residence in South Park, has why said petition shall not be granted.
est men in Forest Grove to run the Sam Varley, Charley Stephens and resold the property to Stephen Morgan.
gun or rifle is here, and our stock of the goods is
City Government, who will cany out "D ad” Armentrout were arrested by Mr. Moore and family will return to
If you want to renew your subscrip­
complete. When you want a
the principles and issues upon which the game warden and sheriff on the Iowa to reside.
tion to The News, do it now!
they were elected. At the last elec- charge of having deer meat in their
tion the present officers were elected possession in the closed season. They
with the distinct understanding that appeared before Justice of the Peace
there was to be a closed town or a Bagley at Hillsboro, yesterday and
licensed saloon, the conservative voter plead guilty to the charge, and were
says, “ If we must have a saloon let us fined $25 each and costs, amounting
Successor to JOHNSON It JOHNSON
have some revenue to the city.” Now in all to $107. The boys think this a
' there are three saloons open day and rather stiff price for “ mountain goat”
D E A L E R IN
night, and not a cent of revenue de­ as it figures at about $10 a pound, but
rived therefrom. If the City Council paid their fines and swore that if a
of
has no power to issue license as has : buck should stand in front of them all
been decided by the Court, then it is day it wouldn’t tempt them to shoot.
a ll
the duty of the Mayor and City council
The Congregational Church
to see that the town is closed until the
HAM S, BACON and other Salt Meats Always on Hand
charter is changed or the decision
Sunday School at 10 a. m., subject,
reversed.
“ Rejecting God’s Message.” Preach-
Please let us hear from you or some , ing by the pastor at 11a. m., “ Serving
of your readers, telling wherein your Christ.” Y. P. C. E. at 7 p. m.,
city was benefited or improved by , topic “ The Duty of Winsomeness.''’
In Season
change of officers at last election.
Evening Service at 8, sermon by the
Has the water system been im ­ pastor on “ Serving Our Fellows.”
Everything Fresh in the Grocery Line
proved? Are your sidewalks and Thursday evening, Aug. 24, at 8,
crossings better?
AN OBSERV ER.
to be Found here. Free Delivery to all
mid-week service with the theme,
“ Serving Others.”
parts of the city.
BOTH PHONES
Successful Teachers.
Any people who have come to live
The following teachers were suc­ in Forest Grove, and any who are here
cessful in their examinations held at for only a short time, are welcomed to
Hillboro and received certificates.
the services, and to a share in all the
activities of this church.
FIRST GRADE
Gertrude Reverman, Elsie M. Chris­
Accidentally Shot
tensen, Beaverton; S. C. Sherrill, Otto
Kraus, Lawrence Dixon, Cornelius;
Earl C. Gray, son of Mr. and Mrs.
Grace V. Robinson, Clackamas; Mary P. H. Gray formerly of Blooming, Ore.,
Mann. Forest Grove; Geo. Callahan, now of Bedfield, Klamath Co., Ore.,
Gaston; John Lorett, Blanche Rice, met with a painful accident while out
Eva M. Catching, Hillsboro; Anna hunting a few days ago that may cause
Thompson, Tualatin;
him the loss of his left arm. When
Balance Staffs -
$2.00
removing his gun from the boat, it was
SECOND GRADE
accidentally
discharged,
shooting
him
Marie Garrow, Rose Theisen, Bea­
Jewels
1.00
verton; Jessie Christensen. Dayton; through the arm, breaking the bone in
Christina Chalmers, Mary J. Corl, For­ three pieces, and splintering it so that
Cleaning
-
- 1.00
The
est Grove; Ethel Smith, Greenville; several pieces were removed.
Willmoth Jones, Dell Young, Hills­ doctors are in hope of saving the arm,
Mainsprings
-
1.00
boro; Flsie Hoffestatter, McMinnville. but amputation may be necessary.
WANT DIRECT PRIMARY
HUSTON FOR CONGRESS
SPORTING GOODS
W. P. SCHULTZ
Fresh Meats 1 Kinds
Vegetables - of - all - Kinds
FOREST GROVE,
OREGON
Repair Price list
Crystals
T H IR D GRADE
-
-
.25
Notice to Chicken Fanciers
Rachel Westcott, Margaret Asbhar,
Cornelius; Ella Peehin, Forest Grove;
A Poultry show is to be held at the
Olga Petersen, Hillsboro.
Lewis and Clark fair beginning Octo­
ber 5th. We have been requested by
Notice to So. Park Water Consumers J. M. Garrison, vice-president of the
The people in South Park, who are Oregon State Association, that all who
letting their lawn faucets run all night have nice birds and wish to enter
are known and if this practice is not them, to report to either him or C. D.
stopped their water will be shut off.
! Minton, Salem, before Sept. 10. You
P. W. C r o n i n ,
I are also requested to send to the Utter
< for entry blanks and premium lists.
Marshal.
All Work Warranted One Year
ABBOTT & SON
FOREST GROVE,
OREGON