FO R EST
G R O V E P R E S S search of more ideal conditions, acters and sending rollicking log-
He leaves with a bad taste in his
mouth and gives the place a bad
Published every Thursday by the
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reputation to would-be citizens.
Soon the real estate business
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• comes to a standstill or perhaps
takes a “ slump” ; but never un-
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til after the people have taken a
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THURSDAY, JANUARY, 20
Bank-wrecker Walsh, of Chi
cago, has been sentenced to five
years at hard labor in the Fed
eral prison at Leavenworth, Kan
sas. It is some satisfaction to
the common people to learn that
occasionally, at least, a high fin
ancier gets his just deserts.
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Another good man has fought
the good fight and lost. Giffort
Pinchot, recently removed by
President Taft, has served fairly
and fearlessly, without pay and
has done more for Federal forest
conservation than any other one
man, but his policy was in direct
»»position to that o f the powers
tl\t he, so his political head
camc’\ofr. Judging by the way
matter* along these lines have
been going of late, Mr. Taft may
discover that he has a Tarter on
his hands in the person of Sec
retary Ballinger.
AN OBSERVATION
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ging camp songs with a finely
cultivated
bass voice.
Mr.
Thompson is blind but one can-
not realize this is so, while
watching his great freedom of
action. Wednesday matinee 3.30
admission, students under six-
teen, 15 cents, adults 25 cents.
Wednesday evening, reserved
AROUND THE CIRCUIT seats 50 cents, general 25 cents.
At 8 o ’ clock.
Columbia county’ s assessed
valuation was raised five million
INTERCOLLEGIATE.
dollars over that of last year by
Last Friday evening the uni
the State Board of Equalization versities o f Oregon and Utah met
Hold-up artists have been in debate at Eugene and Oregon
quite busy at Woodburn of late, won a unanimous decision. The
two cases being reported in one question debated was, “ Resolved
evening.
That all corporations engaged in
Hillsboro wants a better sew interstate business should be re
erage system. Forest Grove quired to incorporate under Fed-
needs the same thing.
eral law, it being mutually con
Hillsboro newspapers are being ceded that such legislation would
pestered by an individual wi o be constitutional and that a sys
wants unlimited use ot' their ci 1- tem o f Federal license shall not
umns to give vent to person 1 be available as an alternate solu
spleen. They will not do it ai d tion.” This is the first time for
two years that Oregon has won
say so in no uncertain terms.
an intercollegiate debate and the
CHRISTIAN CHURCH
enthusiasm shown and the large
The theme of the morning number in attendance shows that
sermon at the Christian church interest in debating is not de
for Sunday, June 23rd is the clining at Oregon.
“ Library of Sin” . In the eve-i
~
r~
ning it is expected that Rev. M.
rehearsal ot the
Holy
F. Horn, o f Hillsboro, will occupy City” was hel(1 Monday evening
the pulpit. Don’ t forget the ai *he Congregational church.
Last Tuesday evening the Sen
Bible school at 10 o ’clock a. m.
iors were delightfully entertained
E. V. S t iv k r s .
at the home of Pres. Ferrin.
Some matters of business were
THE ORCHESTRA GIVES SKATING PARTY
attended
to and games were
The College Orchestra added
new laurels to their crown last} played after which Mrs. Ferrin
It has lieen said that a man Friday and proved b e^ n d every
reveals his character by even fa llo w of doubt that their ability
word that com es^jJ^f j)is.mou th S 1.0 entertain is only surpassed by
. Itjs^also tpfp that he reveals his their musical talent. It was the
- pospSuities, whether they be irst public appearance of the or
.’good or bad. Another and per- ganization and their work was 1
: j hai»s more obvious truth is this: redit to the school as well as
/ we all have characteristics in our to themselves. The boys showed
•i makeup, which we despise and the true spirit o f sacrifice, play
criticise, when we observe them ing continually, thus missing all
in other people. Much is said the fun themselves in order to
• ,«Nm 'm'iiday8 in criticism o f the aid others in enjoying themselves,
morality or rather immorality of
the material published in the
COLLEJE BAND
daily newspaper. Did we ever
The college band met for its
stop to meditate upon the fact Monday evening practice last
that the daily newspaper is a week. Most o f the members
minmr which reflects back to us were present and after a vigor
the imago o f the public mind and ous blow on several new pieces,
what it desires to feed upon.
the following officers were elected
But we should not be pessimistic. for the next year, Pres., A. S
More people, as the years go bv,
Markee; Vice Pres., S. F. Brv-
ilemaml better materi.l to f , « l
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Edward L i v i n g
the mind upon. The intelligent Treat,.. Fred Knight; S. at A.
reader o f today merely
passes Arthur Mills: Reporter, I). J .
his eye over the headlines and
Taylor: Manager, V. V. Gould.
sifts out what is worth while or
At a meeting of the executive j
what is pertinent to him and his
committee it was decided by an
at a glance. Even an advertise
unanimous vote to secure V. V.
ment or a cover design in this
Gould as leader for the ensuing
decade must la* a work of art if
year. The band has made rapid
it is to be o f any service what
progress under Mr. Gould's lead-
ever. A few years
sago a picture ership and with the late addition
was a picture and was used
to of several experienced players
ornament the walls o f the homes,
and his continued Services pros-
hut now, with increased facil
I>eots for the future are very
ities and educational advance lit ight.
ment. the public taste has be-
10 refined and works o f art
STUDENT LOAN FUND BENEFIT
are demanded and enjoyed in
Under the auspices of the
tin1 homes even of the poor.
Woman’s Club. January 2t>. at
E\en a city shows Its sense o f the new Knights o f Pythias hall
taste, and its degree of culture Edward Abner Thompson, of
by
Its outward characteristics Brighton. Mass., will give two
atu appearances and must pay dramatic readings in Forest
served delicious refreshments,
^ ie evening passed all too quick-
ly and the class dispersed de
claring it a most enjoyable eve
ning.
Roswurm & Moulton report
having sold last Saturday t o .
Cons. N. Valsamakis, o f Idaho,
the Rosa Wikberg farm in Scog
gins Valley. On Monday, they
sold to W. B. Ogilvie, o f Port-
land, the J. C. Doyle farm in
Scoggins Valley. This makes
the second time this firm sold
the latter farm within one year.
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P ro
Ask The Man
W h y he buys
his
Clothing at Ander
son’s, and he will
tell you that it is be
cause our goods are
the best and our
prices the lowest.
Now is the time to take advantage
of the Removal Sale, as we do not]
want to move our entire stock into
the new store.
ANDERSON
L e a d in g
C l o t h ie r
FOREST GROVE
V . S.
OREGON
ABRAHAM
Dry Goods, Shoes and Groceries
f e s s io n a l
GOOD GOODS and FAIR PRICES
J.
N. H O F F M A N
Bith Phones
Forest Grove
A TTO RN EY - A T -L A W
NOTARY
PUBLIC
Collections and all business en
trusted to us given prompt
attention
o m e t
HOFFM AN
BUILDINO
PHONE INO. SOI
F o re st S rove
Forest Grove Meat Market
Fresh and Salted Meats. Home Made Pork Sausage
Like Dad Used to Make ‘Down on the Farm/*’
VICTOR LIMBER
Funeral Director
mm
Cash Paid for H ides
and P e lts
PHONES
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B E L L 241
Fresh Fish
Every Thursday
M O O R E & W ILH EL M SO N
OYSTER HOUSE
Eastern and Olympia Oysters any style, or in bulk
Oregon
Best Ice Cream.
A ls o
b tl 'it e of Confectio ery, Cigars ar.d
T obaccos
t o T L t h f f f i T T r 8" in 7 Kard Grove’
Wednesday afternoon
26 . “ Hiawatha”
interspersed
with
interspersed with old Indian
OTTICE S H E A R E R
F o re :t G ro ve
songs.
sangs. This re
reading is given
that all students
Y & SON
may lie able to
hear it. Prof,
Gardner conSmf*-
S-A T-L A W
ing to
an early dismisssl. The
I)rice
admission is within the .
reach of all. 15 cents for all un- For«St Grove
Oregon I!
der sixteen, 25 cents for adulto
STAPLE ANO FANCY GROCERIES
Mr. Thompson
give his
*
strong dramatization of Holman lj \ a / w
Vegetables, Farm Produce and Fruit»
Season
to healthful conditions and mini- matinee Jan.
allowsTubbish"“ -
" ho
nl.
, *° w,|lwt
the
alle> or neglects to keep up his
iropertj or opposes general im-
»mvements, is a detriment to
his community. No one wishes
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,
to hve in a town that is
or that
°r
has no
t has a poor water
Up
n which
rmcn no int-
GILTNER & DOANE
me improve- Day’s novel “King Spruce' in
delude that
>ns reflects
>t the in-
c on in
“Just
the evening. This work mm wi,
to all who are interested !r our
forest preservation. M r . T h o m p -
son represent, thirteen char-
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