W ashington C ounty news VOL. V FOREST GROVE, DO YOU WANT SINGLE TAX? How It Would Effect Taxpayers in Washington County, by Benton Bowman. I wish to call attention to the con ­ stitutional amendment to be voted up­ on at the June election, amending Sec. l.-'A n. IX . oi the btate constitution so tnat “ all dwelling nouses, barns, sheds, outhouses and all other appurtenances thereto, all machinery and Duildings used exclusively tor manuiactunng purposes, and tne appurtenances there­ to, ail fences, larm machinery and ap­ pliances used as such, all fruit trees, vinos, shruDs and all otner improve­ ments on farms, all livestock, all house­ hold furniture in use, and all tools owned by workman and in use, shall be exempt from taxation.’ ’ AU property devoted to municipal, educational, religious, or charitable purposes is already exempt. This measure is proposed by the Oregon Tax Reform Association, and seems to be the single tax theory of Henry George and others. They claim that the property to be exem pted is comparatively small, and to this I wish to call particular attention. Let us see how it will affect our own county, alone: A summary of the assessment for 1907 is as follows: Tillable lands................ 85 ,272,110.00 Non tillable lauds.......... 6,5 96,83 8.00 Improvements of deed­ ed or patented lands. 1,2 36,35 0.00 Town and city lots. . . . 462,050.00 Improvements on town ¿ c i t y lots ................. 4 9 2,47 5.00 Improvements on lands not deeded or patent- f.:. ed lands..................... 6,6 25.00 Miles pf railroad b e d .. 56 2,62 0.00 .M iles of telegraph and telephone lines.......... 24 ,7 7 5 .0 0 1 R. R. rolling s t o c k .. . . 3 4 ,000 .0 0 fkStationery engines and manufacturing ma­ chinery ........................ 172,695.00 | Merchandise & stock in tr a d e ............................. 30 7,400.00 Farm implements, wag­ ons & c a r r ia g e s .... 174,010.00 ■ Money, notes & ac- | coun ts.......................... 22 6 ,6 8 5 .0 0 Household furniture, watches, jew elry. . . . 23 2,160.00 Horses and m ules.......... 42 0,095.00 C a t t le ............................... 3 2 0,23 0.00 Sheep and goats............ 3 6 ,220 .0 0 "w in e ................................ 15,236.00 t)oga .................................. 200.00 M edford would pay no more than the adjoining land pastured or sown to | grain. The same is true of hop | ranches and prune orchards. It is proposed to assess land values (n ot acres) and to discourage specu­ lative holdings. Tim ber lands have com m anded high prices, and the as­ sessment was raised to a point where they will pay their share of tax. Now what will these same lands be worth when logged off? Canyons, gulches and stumps have no great value (and value is the only thing to be taxed,) unless it be for goat pasture, and the goats are to be exempt. Then the burden must com e back on lands and town lots down on the plain. Then if the logged off lands are allowed to be sold for tax and the county has to buy them in they are free from tax while the cou "ty has them. So let us look before we leap into this visionary, socialistic experiment. Oregon has already adopted enough freak measures to make her a subject of ridicule, and to discourage capital from seeking investment here. Safe and sane laws will be sufficient induce­ ment for industries to com e this way. Higher taxes means higher rent. So the renter is no better off than be­ fore. If the poor man’ s house is to be exempt he must pay more tax for the ground to set it on. Let us not make it so high as to discourage people from owning land. The most reliable citi­ zen any country can have is the man who owns his home. T o o much property is already ex­ empt from taxation. Yet it all enjoys the same benefits and protection as the property paying the tax, and it is but just and fair that all should help to contribute its share. Let us consider this matter before we vote upon it. B e n t o n B o w m a n . W ASH IN G TO N C O ., Funeral of Mrs. i. E. Sates. O R E ., TH U R SD AY . FEB RU A RY 20. City Council Meets. 1908. NO. 33 Board of Trade Committees. Funeral services over the remains of The regular meeting of the council Mrs. J E. Bates and her infant son, which was to have been held Tuesday, who were killed in the wreck of last Feb. 11, was postponed until Thurs- week, were held at the C ongregational1 day, Feb. 13, on account of the train church last Thursday. wreck on the Southern Pacific. A The church was packed with friends large amount of business was transacted and townspeople. The funeral ser­ and the following bills were allowed: vices were most impressive; there was The city council met in adjourned not a dry eye as the casket containing session Thursday evening with all m em ­ the remains of mother and baby cov ­ bers present. ered with the most beautiful flowers The finance committee reported fav­ was cartied into the church, followed orably on the following bills and they by the relatives. Rev. Daniel Staver were ordered paid: had charge of the service, assisted by Goff Bros., supplies.............. $ 9 35 Rev. Hiram Gould, Rev. J. M. Barber L. Munkers, la b o r ................... 1 50 and Rev. H. W. Boyd. D. Smeltzer, “ 1 00 Mr. Staver brought comfort to the E. B. Sappington...................... 1 00 bereaved hearts as he spoke at length L. J. Corl, salary and com m is 29 54 on the text: “ What I do thou knowest C. O. Roe & Co, glass.......... 1 30 not now, but thou shalt know here- j J. G. Lenneville, marshal. . . . 10 00 after.” Walter H og e, recorder............ 11 35 The two hymns so beautifully sung | J. C. Latta, freight and cartage 1 oo 4 90 by the quartet were her special favor- News, Journal for T reas.......... ites, and which she had played and | Tim es, election n o tic e ............ 2 00 sung with her family two nights be- Gauld C o., plumbers supplies 6 f0re her death, “ Nearer my God to Ed. R. Wirtz, labor................. 7 50 T h ee,” and "W ill there be any Stars in H . H. Clark, 9 00 " ................. my Crown.” Concluding his address Pacific Electric Co, supplies. 15 55 Mr. Staver save a sketch of her life. Born in 1876 of Scotch-Irish pa­ T o ta l............................... 8111 09 rents in Belfast. Ireland she cam e to The report of Treasurer Corl for this country as a child of 7 years, the month of January showed: made their home in New York City. GENERAL FUND At the age of 16 she joined the Adams On hand, Jan. 1 ......................8 609 07 Memorial Presbyterian Church. After 346 89 the death of her father in 1897 she R e c ’ d for lights...................... “ “ water....................... 298 60 came west with the other members of “ “ licenses ................ 5 00 her family. “ J. E. Bailey for hydrant 28 00 Ten years ago she was united in The directors of the Board of Trade held its regular tri- monthly meetiug in Judge Hollis office Tuesday afternoon all the members being present. The com m ittee on literature which was ap­ pointed at a previous meeting, report­ ed that it was making good progress in the matter of furnishing literature to the numerous requests that are now com ing from the east. T h e literature will consist of the special edition of The News which is now in process of publication and I which will contain abundance of in formation concerning any subject any­ one would care to be informed on. A com m ittee of three was appointed to make arrangements for holding a "C h eese and Cracker” banquet for the benefit of the members and friends. This banquet will be furnished by the members of the board of directors. A good progiam will be prepared and a general good time is promised. T h e president appointed the follow­ ing committees to act for the present year: Com mittee on Business Opportun­ ities: E W. Haines, W. H . Parker, V. H. Limber. - Lands and dairying: G. S. Allen, L. L. Hollinger. Streets and sidewalks: H . J. Goff, J. A. Thornburgh, J. F. W oods. Parks: H . L. Bates, A. R. Leabo, C. O. Roe. Education: W. N. Ferrin. Walter H oge. Cereals: J. A. Thornburgh, J. W. Hughes, Auston Buxton. 81287 56 T ota l................. Fruits: W. K Newell, H. C. Atwell, . 556 70 W. R. Harris. Paid city warrants. , Manufacture: L. J. Corl, H . II. 8 730 86 Stuart, H. J. Goff. Balance Feb. 1 . . SPECIAL STREET FUND G ood Roads: Col. Harry Haynes, On hand Jan. 1 ........................8212 28 Carl Hinman, A. B. Todd. C o lle c t e d .................................... 289 96 10 APPORTIONMENTS OF TAXES, Where the Money Collected This Year Will be Used, Total $ 1 9 5 .4 5 1 .3 6 . Through the kindness of Max Cran- dal who is experting the books of the E. W. Haines Bank, and who has just finished the tax tolls of Washington county, we are enabled to print here­ with the tax apportionment: in the sev­ eral departments of which the funds belongs: The total amount of money the tax rolls will raise in the county, state, school and the special assess­ ments, is 81 95 ,4 51 .3 6. The totals in the various funds are as follows: Ko>d Fund ........................................................ S County.................................................................. Special School..................................................... Special Roads..................................................... Cities.................................................................... Total........................................ 47,786.2) 106,523.17 22.535.78 10,692.81 7,913.37 $195,461.36 The apportionments to the cities will be made as follows: Hillsboro . . . . Forest Grove. Beaverton........ ........................................................... S3.640.3I .............................................................. 4,040.03 ............................................ 133.37 Total...................................................... $7,913.37 There were five road districts in the county that voted on special assess- ! meets and their apportionments are as ; follows: INMilct i nntnct District I Ditltict District No. No. No. No Mo. 1 ................................................ 1 818.86 II ............................. ................... 2,65).47 11........................................................ 3.081 41) 2) ...................................................... 2.687 t» 29......................................................... 1.150 59 T o t a l.................................................. 810,692 81 Í17 >0 0 The apportionments in the special school taxation is as follows: School District No. 1................... No. 7 .................... $ 54 14» SI 2.856 -tj .•48 64 ** “ No 9 marriage to Joseph Edward Bates, then 1.71472 No. 10 of Patton valley, Rev. Daniel Staver •* ** No II 661 (*6 674-7 No. 13.................... ................... performing the ceremony. No. 15 ................ 4.615 40 193 30 No. 1 7 .................. She leaves to mourn the separation 366 4 No. 21.................... her husband and two little girls, Mar- j 633 ♦ “ “ No. 22 .................. No. 24 .................. ......... 6«5 0 ion aged 8 years, and Florence aged 39J 85 No. 26.................... No. ¿7.................... 5 years, taking with her her 5-months S'* f9 ** *' No. 2 8 .................. old baby boy, Howard Edward. No. 29.................... 355 ’9 297 23 “ “ No 24.................... She was the youngest daughter of Women's Club Meeting. *' “ No 36 ................ 164.15 Suit to Collect Balance. II7.C7 Mrs. M. A. Dickson of Forest Grove, " '* No. 40.................... T ota l....................................8502 24 “ " No 41 .................. T h e Forest Grove W om en’ s Club The committee of three appointed who with six brothers and three sisters ; Balance in library fu n d ............8 57 84 held an “ open meeting” in the parlors No. 50................. 217.73 to settle up the affairs oi tne E. W. survive, W m . Dickson of Seattle, Rev. building f u n d . . . . 117 12 of the Congregational church, Monday 25187 “ '*• No. S3.................... ** ** No SM .......... 159 13 Haines bank have taken steps to adjust Frank Dickson, the singing evangelist The library board in a letter read evening, that proved to be one ot the 26639 “ " No .59 No. 611................ 662 65 one of the bank’ s assets by filing in who accompanies Dr. J. Wilbur Chap­ asked that the library fund be turned most delightful social occasions yet en­ 100 ‘*4 " " No. 6 6 ................ the circuit court Friday morning a suit man, Geo. Dickson of Forest Grove, over to their treasurer, Mrs. A. F. R og ­ “ “ No 67................. 201.17 joyed by that organization. The No. 69.................. 631 (7 against Frank T . Kane, to recover a Thomas Dickson of San Jose Cal , ers. This was referred to the finance No. 7’ .................. 9 3.(7 rooms were tastefully decorated with 209 6 No. 73................. balance due on a 810,000 note held Charles Dickson of San Francisco. Cal. com m ittee to investigate and see if it Hags, banners and plants, and were 889 >6 " “ No. 75.................. against him by the bank. The amount Andrew Dickson of the Oregonian staff, would be legal. Pending report, the No. 76.................. crowded to their lull capacity. Mrs. “ “ No. W .................... Mrs. J. C. Adams of New York City, sued lor is 81936 with interest ol about sum of 830 was granted the library H oge, president of the club, occu pied 197 52 " " No 84.................... Mrs. J. J. Baxter and Mrs. A. C. A lex­ “ No. 87.................... 8183 3 8800 and 8100 attorney’ s fees. ! board to pay January bills. the chair, and the exercises opened " No. 89.................. 280 9 The amount sued tor is the rem­ ander of Forest Grove. 108 5 " “ No, 9 « .................. The stieet com m ittee reported that with an instrumental duett by Mrs. '* “ No. 93.................... 653. 1 A large cortege followed the remains nants of that much talked of 810,000 they had made a new estimate of the Williams and M is. Markee. “ " No. 94 ................... 1.086 7 2 Mrs. H. “ ** No. 95................. note held by the Haines bank. The to Forest View cemetery, where the cost of grading Third Avenue and Gould read an excellent paper on 159.63 “ No. 98................. note was given on August 29, 1903, interment took place. found that the cost had only been “ Characteristic Qualities of American Total............................... $22.535.78 and is signed by W. H . Wescoat and 85 .60 per block. As this was quite a Fiction,” alter which Mrs. Wi hams, Married. Apportionments for the regular road F. T. Kane, who were at that time reduction from first tstlmate, the treas­ Mrs. Watt and Mrs. Willis Goff read districts: Conrad K einecke, formerly of Hay­ partners in the lumbei business. The urer was authorized to settle special as­ selections from various authors showing Roati District No. 1 ...................... . .% 1,081.61 T ota l..................... 81 6,59 2,77 ^ .0 0 note bears four endorsements and it is : wood and mail carrier to that point, is sessments on that basis. No 2 1.392 57 som e of the characteristics mentioned no more under the bachelor’ s ban, but No. 3 ........................ 1.694.(7 Now if this wholesale exemption understood that they represent divers The light and water com m ittee had by the first speaker. Mrs. O. M San No. 4 ..................... 1,707 61 ere in force all improvements on properties transferred by Kane to the under that of his newly wed. The been investigating question of larger 2** “ No. 5 ...................... ford read a fine paper on Mark Twain No, 6 ....................... 2.538.12 nds, except business houses (esti Haines bank. The payments and the cerem ony took place at the home of - water pipe on West Pacific Avenue No. 7 ........................ and his literary work, in which she “ No. 8 ated at 8 2 4 2 ,4 7 5 ) engines and man amounts were made on the following the br'de’ s parents, Mr. and Mrs. and reported that they believed pipe com bined much personal knowledge of No. 9 . 1.180 59 facturing machinery, farm im ple­ dates: September 1, 1903, 83300; 1 Dames of 23 2d Ave . Forest Grove, already there would supply the ad­ " No. 10........................ 1,234 9| tfie humorist. Mrs. M cKldowney No. I I ........................ 1.701.20 Feb. 16th, 7 p. m , JEev. Eberling of ments, wagons, etc, household furni­ April 22, 1904, 83000; April 22, ditional needs. V oted to allow the sang in her charming way “ Swanee No. 12........................ 2,665 59 I ,774.ss No. I ) ........ ture, watches and jeweliy, horses, cat­ 1904, 81000; April 30, 1904, 8765. Gales, performing the event of tying Cemetery Improvement Association to River’ ’ and Jessie H og e sang “ H om e, No. 14____ 1.192 0 It is stated on good authority that the knot for life. The bride’ s name is tap present pipe and not put in larger No. » . . . . tle, mules, sheep, goats, swine, and 888 SI Sweet H o m e .” At the close of the No. 16 5.755 37 dogs, with a total assessment of 82,- Mr. Kane holds interests in a gold Martha Dames. She was handsomely pipe at present. No. 17 2,711 64 ht-rary program Mrs. A. T . Buxton No. IS. . 2.115 18 28 6,29 6.00 , would be exempt from mine in Baker county that are worth dressed in white and carried carnations. Water Commissioner T odd reported and the social econom y class of the No IV 1.640 92 The bridesmaid was Miss Lilly Barts, No. 20........ taxation and its share of tax would be from 825,000 to 830,000. 836.59 a bid of 832 for a new shut-off valve club gave a “ demonstration” on cook No. 21 3.488.50 and best man Mr. Louis Lucke of Port- “ ____ _______ . . - • ____ piled up on the land and the few oth­ , . , ,, ana connections for big pipe at pump ing and the entertainment closed with No 21........ 1 , 034.61 land. The guests were as follows: Mr. No. 2J........ 1 , 5 4 7 .9 8 er items left. This amounts to over Last Act of Congress. ing station. The com m ittee on sup a dainty lunch. No. 24........ 592X4 and Mrs. Alex. Dames, Mr. and Mrs. No. 75 . 17 per cent of the total assessment, or 872.87 plies was authorized to order it if they The natives of the Ozark Mountain John Dames, Mr. and Mrs. Rinemer ol No. 26........ eo 3 .il nearly one fifth. The total tax to be No. 27........ 704.62 Card of Thanks. regions of Arkansas are a crude people Gaston; Mrs. Dolph of Haywood; Mrs. found that price reasonable. No. 28........ 8OIX0 collected is 8194,45 1.31, and any one The committee on printing reported No. 29........ 662.83 who worry little about what goes on in Eberling of Gales; Mr. and Mrs. M. For the many kindnesses shown, and can readily see that tax loss would run bids from the News and Times. They the outer world. A play, founded on Peterson of Cornelius; Mr. and Mrs. T o l .l ..................................................... *47,786.23 assistance given by our neighbors and into the thousand. those people, is com ing here, and that Franz Schuldt, Mrs. Barts of Portland. were so much alike that the council friends during our great sorrow, we Now who is to be ben efited by this fact makes the following story doubly Mr. and Mrs. K einecke will make could not decide and referred them want to express our deepest apprecia­ Bennett-Juncker. change? There is just as much back for further investigation. interesting: During a blizzard in 1903 their home in Portland. tion and thanks. We wish money to be raised, and what is taken The special com m itee on rules re- At the home of Mr. and Mrs. Lte. Good music was ‘ ssor. According to late reports, the to know that “ cards bearing particles take Job of city marshal, street co m ­ Revival Services. ¡ft Packing Company is buying lands of glass, metal, mica, sand, tinsel or | furnished by Walker’ s orchestra. The R. S. Alexander of Com eliua, was in missioner, water and lights, etc , at Special services have been continued are unmailable, ear the city, for a three snd a half limiter substance town one day last week and displayed fire laddies have been making some at the Congregational chcrch all this 870 per month. Action deferred. illion dollar packing establishment, except when enclosed in en velop es," week except Monday evening. Rev. The mayor, treasurer and recorder at this office som e strawberry plants extensive improvement* in fire figh’ ing id all this (ex cep t the bare land) and can not be dispatched from this C. F. Clapp has been preaching and were authorized to have the city safe that he called the Im proved Wilsons equipment and the prodeeds of the uld be exempt, and the poor era- office. The stamp must be on the Rev D. T . Thomas has aided in the m oved to such suitable place as they and states that they were pedigreed dance went towards paying the ex- loyee who buys a lot on the install­ envelope and not on the card. A singing several evenings. Consider­ might decide on. ana reduced by restriction. He claims pense*. ment plan, probably, for a home, stamp on the card will not count, even able interest has been manifest and for them to be very much better than muld feel the “ raise.” Who would if there is an opening in the envelope, several have risen for prayers. those raised in the ordinary way. At | L. W. Donovan of Portland has pur­ Notice. hink that the beef trust needs any over the stamp. any rate we can Certify that Mr. Alex- chased an 80 acre farm at HiMaide, If there is a message written on the The Southern Pacific announces to ­ Will any person who fonnd articles ander raises about the best strawberries formerly owned by C. B. Curtis, con­ more favors or concessions? All fruit trees, vines, shrubs. 8rc. are card, two cents must be put on the day that 50 miles of the West side di­ at the wreck belonging to Mrs J. E. of anyone around this vicinity. Plants sideration 13000. Sale was made by vision of the road will be replaced with Bates and family, please leave the same can be ordered through the agency ot Staehr Sr Fleck, The Forest Grove 3 be exempt. So the high priced and envelope; otherwise one cent. Real Eatate Co. Tharras if H oge. H. C. ATWELL, P. M. 75 pound rails. reductive orchards of H ood River or , at Abraham Brot. store. 122 A 53 49 50 53 41 .48 .49 .50 s a iato! ;oln, ,nhill I .thin • been ■ ‘iSU ious< n o lut tance hire eriçt. thii mth For by th< ity Com a piece ining al to the that it r. Todd ad build-