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About Washington County news. (Forest Grove, Washington County, Or.) 1903-1911 | View Entire Issue (Nov. 9, 1905)
WASHINGTON FOREST GROVE, WASHINGTON CO., ORE., THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 9, 190S. VOL. I ll | n n 1 I) Y LlDn/lllI 1 O O 111] r n Grove may have access to the library. / i O O U I l L U If this be true our citizens will surely | seize the opportunity to do what they I can in meeting this generous offer. Proposition Made by the Pittsburg The building alone would be a credit | to the town but when one considers Magnate Meets With | that the university has the most valu- i able reference college library in the Approval. ! state, one sees that the establishment of this library is not an unimportant f C o u n t y n e w s ASKED TO GIVE UP OFFICES NO. 25 Bacon of Mountaindale, and Grandpa Thornburgh, who was 93 PROMINENT VISITORS who Arthur lived in the Grove a few years ago, years old last May, was in town made this office a pleasant call today. Wednesday. He says he remembers Miss Irene Smith, George R. Sibley, but two si miliar spells of nice weathei Excursion of Portland Business Men Mrs. Wigman, all of Forest Grove were slr'.ce his coming to Oregon but pre Senator Mitchell and Representa registered at Portland hotels, Monday. dicts severe weather in early spring. To Stop In This Mr. Thornburg is still able to read the tives Hermann and Williamson have The order of Modem National Re newspapers without the aid of glasses. been asked to resign their respective City serves gave an enjoyable social last uifices by the Portland Board of Trade Thursday evening in the Odd Fellows’ W. E. Dunsmoor returned Wednes through resolutions unanimously adopt day from a week’s trip to the Coos hall. ed by that body and presented by Informal Reception Tendered at — L. L. Hollinger spent Tuesday in Bay country. Mr. Dunsmoor visited Nearly 514,000 Are Pledged—Plans matter- Civlc pnde’ m a m*asure- ; calls for an effort on our part. • It has Judge Seneca Smith. The last clause North Bend and Marshfield, making Portland attending the auction, so the journey by train and stage, return the Station by Local of Bu Idlng—Rare Collection ; been suggested that the city vote a of the resolutions reads thus: look out for bargains at the Auction ing by boat. He reports that section I permanent fund to defray the monthly “Whereas, The offices of Senator Merchants of Books. House. It of the country as being very resource water and light" expenses which have and Representatives in Congress were Miss Feme Frances Stout, a Port ful but at present the factories and created not for the benefit and are not been figured approximately to $10. land favorably known in this mills at North Bend are closed down. the personal perquisites of the incum Were the city to make provision for The Portland business men have ar city, teacher, The committee in charge of the has been granted a state life Invitations to the marriage of Frank bents, but were created and intended this expense, the college authorities ranged for an excursion through south diploma. University library building fund has re to exist solely for the benefit of the would doubtless open the library to K. Hollenbeck to Miss Mae B. ern and western Oregon. The party, cently reported much success in meet which is made up of 80 of the promi A party made up of Frank Fletcher, Alexander have been received by ing the proposition made by Andrew j our citizens under the same conditions people; b elt therefore Carnegie, a few months ago. It will re^ ktin« its use by the st”dents' In Resolved. That it is the sense of nent men interested in Portland’s com Ed. and Bert Buxton went out Satur Forest Grove friends of the bride. be remembered that the Pittsburg fact’ President Ferrin stated that SOme the Board of Trade that said Senator mercial, financial and manufacturing day to one of the neighboring lakes The ceremony will be celebrated at Forsyth, Montana, on Nov. 15. Mr. steel king offered $20,000 for the con such scheme would meet the approval and'.Representatives do not now in enterprises will leave the metropolis and bagged 42 ducks. anywise represent the people of Ore Nov. 14th, at the noon hour and re Ira Purdin has leased his farm on and Mrs Hollenbeck will make their struction of a college library providing of the trustees. Mrs. that a similar sum be raised by friends The college library now numbers gon in the Congress of the United turn Friday evening. There will be the Thatcher road to Frank Heesacker, home in Fremont, Nebr. States; and without undertaking to pass more than 13,700 volun^s, among who shares with Mr. Purdin a part of Hollenbeck is the daughter of Mr. fifty stops on the trip and Forest and patrons of the institution. This upon or intimating any opinion as to which are many rare books that attract the produce and crops. and Mrs. Thomas Alexander who for Grove is to be visited by the excursion offer was enthusiastically taken by the truth or falsity of the charges ed considerable attention at the Fair. merly lived here. ists Friday, Nov. 17. The party will President Ferrin and the solicitation E. T. Seifert, a photographer from for funds has proved easier than at first Co-operation between town and col against them now pending, it does arrive at 6:20 p. m. and leave at 7:50 Forest Grove, is opening up a gallery J. U. Smith and wife were renewing anticipated. During the last week a lege in this matter would bring about most earnestly urge upon them that p. m. in the building opposite the postoffice. acquaintances in Forest Grove, definite pledge of $2,500 was obtained benefits which can not be estimated in they at once ought to resign from the The excursion train will consist of — Tillamook Headlight. Wednesday. They are well known positions in which they can no longer three Pullmans, dining, chair and bag here for their college days were spent from a Portland man who may yet in- dollars and cents. Hans Peterson, who has been living bi useful to the people whom they j gage cars. crease his donation. Another pledge in P. U. Mrs. Smith was formerly were elected to represent, to the end The trip will not only be of great in Portland for a year, has returned to Miss Mattie E. Koontz and was gradu of $1000 was also received and we be- The Sons of the American Revolu- Buxton his former home to resume the lieve that a sum amounting to nearly tion have announced the subject of that their places may be filled by oth interest to the excursionists themselves management of the creamery at that ated in 1889. Mr. Smith is an attor ney-at-law, a graduate of the class of $14,000 has practically been secured, the competition prize essays for public ers and that the State shall have the but also to the residents of the localities place. and is a cousin of Dr. C. L. Large. Already the committee is examining school pupils. They are: “John Paul representation in the halls of Congress at which the excursion will stop. and Mrs. W. T. Scholfield wish ’88, Mr. Mrs. Smith are here on a various architect’s plans and have de Jones;” Women’s Part in the Rev which is its due and which is at this The plans for the reception to be to Mr. their heart-felt appreciation visit and cided somewhat on the size and style olution;” “The Commissary Depart time so essential to its prosperity and given for the excursionists have not for express from Hilo, Hawaii where they help and sympathy of their been fully decided upon. However, kind the of the building which is to be located ment in the Revolutionary Army Com future greatness.” will return in a few weeks. friends during their time of be the local merchants will meet th e1 reavement. on the southwest corner of the campus. pared With the Present.” In past Bunn— Goodnough. party at the depot where entertain - 1 Electric Railway Notes. It is thought that a brick and stone, at years Forest Grove boys and girls have Mrs. L. W. Russel and daughters Wedding bells pealed forth joyously went will be provided for the guests. | been successful in these literary en tractive, one story edifice can be built The Hillsboro Board of Trade has for the sum at command. The com counters and it is to be hoped that a succeeded in securing for the Railway , A number of the excursionists have who have been the guests of Mr. and at Goldendale, Wash., on the occasion mittee is also considering some arrange great number of pupils will participate Company of which E. E. Lytle is pres- signified their intenticn to come up Mrs. C. V. B. Russel for several weeks, of the marriage of Mr. W. R. Bunn of left Monday to spend the winter in North Yamhill to Miss Edith Good ment by which the citizens of Forest in this contest. ident, a right of way from the county and see the main business part of the Los Angeles, Cal. nough, formerly of this city, which seat to Buxton, a distance of 20 miles. town and «*nveyan« s will be on hand occurred yesterday. Both young peo L. Atkins’ pretty bungalow at A bond has been executed and deliv- for that PurPose" A Pr0*ram of son*s the N. corner ple are well and favorably known here of Fourth avenue and Third ered guaranteeing tne the same to the and bPeech makin* wl11 probably be street is receiving and their Forest Grove friends unite in the finishing touch company. Mr. Lytle has accepted rendered at ihe station, but in case of es and will be ready for occupancy in extending to them sincere congrat the bond and agrees to build the first unpropitious weather the exercises will a couple of weeks. ulations. Mr. and Mrs. Bunn will be held at the Colonial Hotel. five miles by Dec. 31. Arthur Prideaux, a Senior at the make their home at North Yamhill. LOCAL AND PERSONAL university who has been ill in Portland Congregational Church. The Oregon Traction Company is A good line of wall paper at the with typhoid-malarial fever, is improv Sunday, Nov. 12, 10 a. m.—Sun also renewing its efforts. A surveying Auction House. 2t ing gradually but it is not thought he day School; 11— Morning Worship, crew is at work for the purpose of re Barnet Roe, the Dewey postmaster, will return this term. preaching by Rev. Jerome M. Barber; ducing the grade on the di\ ide which was in the Grove today. Mr. Hayes of Hillsboro, was in town 6:30—Young People’s Meeting, topic, has been one of the real obstacles to William Davis sold, recently, 79 Tuesday exhibiting a patented device “The Dangers of Indulgence.” 7:30 the building of the road from this city bales of hops at 9c a pound. I to remove racks and beds from farm Song Service with sermon by Mr. to Portland. Mrs. Frances Chalmers of Center wagons. It does away with much Barber. Thursday evening, mid-week heavy lifting and delay and appears to service, “Self-Mastery and its Rewards.” ville, was in the city Monday. Dairymen's Meeting. be quite practical. M Mrs. T. H. Adams of Cornelius, ma George A. White, W. F. Shannafalt | Considerable interest is manifested drove to our city, Wednesday. An Announcement over the coming session of the Oregon Mrs. A. W. Johnson entertained a and Max M. Shillock of the Oregon The Washington County Pub- J State Dairymen’s Association which is number of friends at dinner Sunday. ian staff, accompanied by Rollie. Peter son and Veme Spaulding of this city, lishing Company is pleased to to meet in this city, December 22 Mrs. Fred Kane has returned from ! m and 23. Gale Grange is making ex an extended visit to Tillamook City. went out to Canyon Creek far a hunt, [ announce that the services of tensive preparations for this event. Miss Margaret Hinman spent Sun-1 the first of the week. They report Lloyd Blair, a competent and thoroughly reliable all-around The meetings will be held in Verts day afternoon with Centerville friends. splendid luck mm Hall and the banquet which is being Mrs. A. U. Marsh and little daugh- j newspaper man, has been ‘W prepared by the ladies of the Grange — The Book Store will be open till1 ters, arrived in this city Monday even secured. Mr. Blair has assumed Stoves of all kinds. The largest assortment in Washington Co., 8:30 p. m. Wednesdays and Saturdays. \ ing from Oakland, Cal., to spend a the management of the Adver will take place in Masonic Hall. and prices the lowest. The Celebrated Bridge Beach Superior George Grayson, the Wilson River1 fortnight with her parents, Mr. and tising and Job Departments of Ranges and heating Stoves; the Malleable Steel Range and others stage driver, was in the city Tuesday.! Mrs. F. S. Barnes. After her visit The News. We are now pre Chorus Organized. too numerous to mention. Stove Pipe 15c per joint, while it lasts. One piece Elbow, 20c. A ladies chorus has been organized Mrs. C. Schiefflein of Centerville, here Mrs. Marsh goes to Akron, Ohio, pared to cater to the wants of the public in our line. We do under the direction of Prof. F. T. spent Monday visiting Forest Grove the home of her husband’s people. Chapman o f the Conservatory of music. friends. The Oretown Grange in Tillamook all sorts of printing and we guar The organization begins its work — The Auction House carries new and county has passed resolutions to the i antee to give satisfaction. For effect “that the county clerk and | mer as well as new patrons will House-Cleaning Time under most favorable auspices. More and second hand cook stoves and j sheriff pay their office help out of their | receive the lowest prices con than a score of ladies are attending the heaters. 2t own salaries.” The resolutions have j House Painting Time weekly practice meetings and the N. C. Shipley of Banks, sold, a few j created quite a stir in political circles sistent with high grade work. preparation for the "Lady of Shalott” days ago, 12,000 pounds of hops at } in that county. The S h e r w i n - W i f l i a m * has been undertaken with enthusiasm. 9c a pound. Family Paint is made particu The officers of the club are: Maude Sam Gilpin of this city, recently larly to lighten house-cleaning Shannon, president; Frances Sorenson, bQught the 8.acre tract, labors. vice-president; Frances Clapp, secre- west o{ town It is an oil paint and can be tary washed and scrubbed. It brush Irving D. Gibson, well known here, es out easily— doesn’t drag or has matriculated as a senior at Stan- Under the dial that makes the time tire you to apply i t ; the girls Well-known Young Woman Dies ford University. piece. All watches look pretty can put it on. Made in 24 The sad intelligence of the death of Miss Jessie Irvine o( Leban0Ili is much alike form the dial side, but good colors. Use it this Mrs. Ray Keeney of Blackfoot, Idaho. tbe KUest 0f her cousin. Miss Nona there’s a vast difference in the in year on your cupboards, has reached this city. She died Sun- Mi„CT( lhis week. terior construction. Constantly re- pantry shelves, base boards, day of heart failure and had been mar The Lily place, a 30-acre tract on ___ pairing watches of all kinds gives etc., and you’ll have less ried but seven months. Mrs. Keeney Gales Creek has been bought by Clyde / # ug a knowledge of the intricate work next year. who was formerly, Miss Myrtle j Ryan of Portland. mechanism. Get color cards — they Stephens, is a sister of Mrs. G. B. tell more about Family Hardin, of Forest Grove and was a James Butler of Hillsboro, was shak That Is worth Something to you Paint. favorite among her associates. She ing hands with Forest Grove friends And of which you get the benefit, and you won’t regTet it if your was of a particularly kind and amiable early in the week. new watch this fall comes from Mrs. J. Lenneville and children have SOLO OY disposition. Her parents live at returned from several months’ stay in Amity and the dreadful news was ABBOTT & SON particularly shocking to Mrs. Stephens, Puget Sound cities. who is critically ill at this time. The Mr. Hendricks, a Portland architect FO REST GROVE , OREGON OREGON FOREST GROVE, funeral occurred Wednesday at Black- accompanied Lotus Langley on a trip foot, Idaho. to this city the first of the week. Portland Board of Trade Urges Dele gation in Congress to Resign. is After All It’s GOFF BRO S., The Movement