Don’ t forget the Girls Coats at
Our salvation is not in sacrifice,
for it holds forth but disappoint­
Anderson’ s.
but
in
production.
ment
and
hard
work.
But
few
Published & Edited by
o f the many can hope to rise.and
T. J. O. Thacher is reported to
G . E. S E C O U R
then only after years o f arduous
be getting along nicely.
A
woman’s
smile
will
subju­
in the City o f
and brain destroying labor.
F okest G rove , O r e g o n ,
gate the sternest o f the male sex.
A fine line o f brass beds, plain
THURSDAY o f EACH WEEK
and
ornamental at the furniture
Good Roads Amendment
A good investment is frequent­ house o f Roe and Co.
tf
I ndependent P hones
Should Have Your Support
ly the one a fellow doesn't make.
O ffice 505
R esidence 231
Ella and Beverly Sharp, o f
The amendment allowing coun­
Vancouver, Wash., visited Sun­
Entered at the post office at Forest Grove, Ogn ties to bond for permanent roads,
The trouble with most o f us is
as mail matter o f the second class.
which will appear on the ballot that we are critical rather than day at the home o f Mrs. Sparks
in this city.
November 8th, should have the constructive.
T e r m s o f S u b s c r ip t io n
hearty support o f every voter in
Prof. DuMez o f Pacific Univer­
CASH IN ADVANCE
Washington county.
sity, accompanied b y Harry
One Year $1.00 - Six Months 75
Some people always act as if Harding, made a hunting trip to
The section o f the state consti­
Display advertisements for publica­ tution relative to counties incurr­ they thought they could tiptoe Tualatin Saturday.
tion in the PRESS must be in this office ing debt, as it now stands, reads: their way into heaven.
E. M. Wagner, o f San Fran­
not later than Tuesday evening to in­
“ No county shall create any debts or
cisco, was an over Sunday visitor
liabilities which shall singly or in the
sure appearance in current issue.
The men who always boast with his brother, J. C. Wagner,
aggregate exceed the sum o f five thous­
and dollars, except U> suppress insur­ o f voting the ticket straight are the popular blacksmith o f the
rection or repel invasion, but the debts largely responsible for the crook­
As To
Lenneville shop.
o f any county at the time
this con­
Telegraphy
stitution takes effect shall be disregard­ edness in politics.
Haskell Ferrin was seen get­
ed in estimating the sum to which each
We note, with considerable county is limited.”
ting off an Oregon Electric car
“ I am not bound to win, but I Sunday night. Been to Portland,
amusement, the alluring prospect
It is proposed to amend this
held forth in the advertisment o f section so as to read as follows: am bound to be true; I am not we presume; possibly into our
bound to succeed, but I am proud sister state, Washington.
a certain school o f telegraphy,
“ Section 10: Article X I : No county
which is appearing in several of shall create any debts or liabilities to live up to what light I have.”
A b r a h a m L in c o l n
our exchanges. Three lines in which shall singly or in the aggregate
$50 cash buys a paid up certif­
particular, “ positions pay begin­ exceed the sum o f five thousand dollars,
icate o f scholarship in the Inter­
except to suppress insurrection or re­
ners from $70 to $90 per monnh, pel invasion, or t o build permanent
The habit o f smoking costs the national Correspondence Schools
with good chances for advance­ roads within the county, but debts for
American
people millions o f dol­ o f Scranton,Pa.,good for any $75
ment,’ ’ are enough to excite the permanent roads shall be incurred only
lars
each
year, but did vou ever course. Inquire P ress office, tf
on
approval
o
f
a
majority
o
f
those
vot­
risabilities, but the advertisment
see
a
man
who
had saved a for­
ing on the question,r’
in its entirety is laughable to an
tune by not smoking.
Write me about that carpet or
This
amendment
will
permit
of
extreme.
rug so I can call and get it next
$70 to $90 a month for begin­ the people o f Washington county
Sometimes the biggest and time I come in.
ners! What wonld they have pledging the credit o f the county
I ra T. M ills , Carpet weaver.
one believe an expert receives, in order to secure funds with brightest hoe does the least exe-
Banks,
Oregon. R 2
51-2t.
which
to
build
permanent
roads,
cution.
twice, or three times, or four
times, that amount? And how o f which the county is badly in
Oliver Huston, a former stu­
long do they consider it neces­ need, for all o f the road mileage
dent o f Pacific, who has in re­
The
chap
who
decides
to
stick
which
has
already
been
construct­
sary for one to study the art of
it out is the one who makes the cent years been prominent in U.
Telegraphy before being capable ed.
o f 0 . athletic circles has matricu­
hit with the fans back o f him.
The
question
as
to
whether
or
o f receiving that munificent sal­
lated at Yale University.
not
the
county
should
incur
obli­
ary as a beginner? And t h e
gation
in
order
to
construct
per­
chances for advancement. De­
Miss Manche Langley enter­
Down in South Africa they are
cidedly alluring, w e presume manent roads, would be submit­ investigating the American mule. tained t h e Fleur-de-Lis Club
ted
to
a
vote
o
f
the
residents,
and
From Telegraph Operator t o
The undertaking business is sure Monday evening at the new
President in six months—a la A l­ the decision o f the majority abid­ to enjoy a boom.
Langley home on Third avenue.
ed
by.
Bonds,
warrants,
or
any
ger, Optic, or some other famous
The
affair was, to a certain ex­
form o f obligation desired, for
authority.
tent, a housewarming, and a
any length o f time and at any
The cistern into which noth­
We thought we knew practi­
rate o f interest, deemed advis­ ing goes is soon pumped dry. most delightful and enjoyable
cally all there is to the “ Art of
evening was passed.
Telegraphy?’ ’ including salary, able, may be issued, under the The life into which no good is
provisions o f this amendment, by put never yields any good.
Rosewurm and Molton have
advancement, and all the rest of
the people o f the county.
sold to D. L. Smith o f Clackamas,
the “ allurements.” But as usu­
This amendment should bevot
al, we still have something to
Edison has invented a refriger­ Ore., the Martin Hart farm of
ed upon, in the affirmative, by
learn.
ator
that does not need ice. We 80 acres, situated in the Green
every registered voter o f t h e
If there are any who contem­ county, as it will give Washing­ know a number o f people who Mountain district. Mr. Smith
plate the study of the “ A rt?” , ton county the opportunity to are on the order o f refrigerators, has already taken possession,
just a few words o f enlighten­ build permanent roads on a scale so cool that ice wouldn’ t have the and will at once set out five acres
to apple trees. Mr. Smith has
ment will not come amiss. It greater in extent than could be slightest effect on them.
gieat faith in the productiveness
takes from three to five years to done under the present methods,
o f Washington county soil, which
become fairly proficient in the and prolong the cost over a per­
China will probably be the is fully warrented.
gentle art o f “ jerking lightening iod o f time that will make pay­
stage for the next production o f
through the humming strings o f ment easy and equal.
the revolutionary drama. That’ s
copper,” and nearer ten years to
A Knockers’ Contest
why all the almond-eyed sons o f
become an expert. Salaries paid
old
“
Con”
in
America
are
work­
Hey all ye k n ockers!! ! I have
beginners in commercial offices With Apologies
ing so strenuosly at the wash tub just put on a “ Knocking Contest”
average $5 per week, with rating To Walt Mason
at Geo. G. Patterson’s Furniture
and ironing board.
as third class. In railroad offices
store.
This world is long and dreary,
about $40 per month; classifica­
Drop in there right away and
tion, agent’s helper. Top salar­ and our eyes are growing bleary, The thing that goes the farthest towards
try vour hammer on some o f my
Making life worth while,
ies, or salaries for strictly first from the many evils we’ ve be-
class operators, i n commercial ield, in this fair town o f hills That costs the least and does the most, varnish.
ju st a pleasant smile.
Y ou’ ll find it takes something
offices, $75 to $95 per month, but and dells. And although we fain I t ’ Is
s full o f worth and goodness, too.
more
than a blow from a ham­
few getting it. Average salary expression would make, we fear
W ith hearty kindness blent,
mer
to
make a white spot or
some
profits
it
would
take.
We
first class $70 per month. Rail­
I t ’ s worth a million dollars, and it
cause my varnish to chip, crack
Doesn’ t cost a cent.
road offices, outside o f relay, (now ’ tis so, but we need the
or powder off from the wood.
where salary will rank, in major­ dough, and, besides, we lack the
Then after knocking M y V ar ­
ity o f cases, with commercial nerve, to whack the keepers of
Way down in Massachusetts,
offices o f first class, $55 minimum the burg. So we stall along from says Success, there was a dedica­ nish go home and a iply the same
east o f the rockies to $75 mini­ day to day, and nothing much tion o f a new fire engine, which test to your floors or piano.
CHI-NAMEL
mum west. Maximum pay $65 to ourselves do say. But that in the was a big event in a little town.
$95. The highest salaries paid swim we may remain, and still The toast propossd was: “ May
to telegraphers today is in the our fair name keep from stain,
she be like the dear old maids o f
press and brokerage service on we must, forsooth, fall back upon our village; always ready but
the commercial end, and to train that threadbare, wornout, good
Character Li t eli Artist to Ap-
dispatchers in the railroad line. old con, that always has, and al­ never called fo r.”
pear at K. of P. Hail Under
But what’ s the use o f sermoniz­ ways will remain a stayer; great
the Ausrices cf K. of
ing on those branches; it takes old scout,our friend, “ Taxpayer.”
P.Nr t Fri. Oct. 28
years o f hard work, spent in the
The
San
Jose Mercury o f August 22
gaining o f practical experience
You, Mister or Madam, who
says:
and knowledge, before the oper­ own that piece o f property which
“ Mr. LeRey has traveled over the
ator can hope to rise to top rank, has a poor sidewalk i n front,
United States several times and is one
and by that time the one-time should make a few repairs.
Rockers -a ll kinds at Roe and
student will probably have be­ ’ Twont take but a little time and Co.
tf
come disgusted and quit the ‘ ‘A rt” a few pennies to place it in a
Frank Pauli, o f Reedville, was
for something more lucrative.
safe condition. Why not get
Our advice is not to be influ­ busy now; today? Tie a string renewing old acquaintancee a t
enced by misleading advertise­ on your finger so you won’ t for­ Pacific last week.
ments, but g o apprentice your­ get.
Miss Manche Langley spent
self to a bricklayer or carpenter,
Sunday with her brother and his
a milliner o r dressmaker, and
Man is a peculiar, a very pecu­ wife, in Portland.
you will have more, and be te t­
liar
proposition when dealing
'S x
“ Superior” stoves and ranges
ter satisfied, in the end; for there
are hundreds o f expert telegraph­ with woman. Statesman or dip­ have no superior. Sold by Hin-
ers scattered throughout the lomat. artist or sculptor, mechan n an. the Hardware man.
tf
United States, who, if the reim- ic or student, laborer or capitalist,
placed
in
close
association
with
bursments offered were equiva­
Watches, clocks and jewelry re-
¿¿ft
>.
A-
lent to the services demanded, a pretty woman becomes either paired in the right way at right
a
driveling
idiot
or
a
cumbersome
would gladly re-enter the field.
prices. Arthur Shearer, Main \
As to wireless, well, one must clown.
Street.
tf
first be proficient in their know­
„
. . ....
, ,
o f the most interesting talkers that
ledge o f Morse and its handling
Airs. L A.
Littler and
daught- ever faced a San Jose audience. ’ ’
There is work that is work,and
ovee metallic circuits, before as­ play that is play; there }s play er Florence were over Sunday most impressive remarks are tinted
piring to a post as wireless oper­ that is work, and there is work visitors in Portland with Mrs. J*'th « <*rt»in dry hum or.which is all
hls own »nd which holds the undivided
ator. And, although the know­ that is play—and in only one o f T i t t lo r ’ o
Lltuer 3 mother.
attention o f his listeners.”
ledge and experience required is these lies happiness.
Favorable comments have appeared
more complex, remuneration is
R. A. Phelps has purchased in nearly every prominent publication
decidedly lower, $30 t o $40 a
the W. E. Prickett confectionery in the J n trd States in reference to
month, with board, being aver­
Eve was created from Adam — and ice-cream parlors and will Mr. LeRoy. Mr. LeRoy will deliver
age wage.
and Adam's dependents have try his hand at handing out the o fV hHalltaoct
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m. Admis-
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o r e s t
G
r o v e
P
r e ss
MERPHT LEROY
[ around THE town ]
PROFESSIONAL
DIRECTORY
W. M. Langley & Son
Lawyers
Forest Grove, Ogn.
J. N. Hoffman
A ttorney-at-Law
Collections and all business entrusted to m
Kiven prompt attention. Attorney for For*»«»
Grove Collection Agency.
Office-Hoffman Bldg. Pacific Ave.
Ind. Phone 502
Forest Grove
H. W. Vo)Imer, M. D.
Physician and Surgeon
Office in Abbott Bldg.
Both Phones
Forest Grove, Ogri.
O. W. Humphrey
y l ttorney-at-Law
Office-K. P. Bldg.
Phone 644
Forest Grove, Oregon
Dr. O. H. Scheetz
Chiropractic Spinologist
Specialist in nervous diseases, lung trouble,
rheumatism, in fact all diseases.
Office next to LaCourse’s store
W. H. Hollis
A ttorney-at-Law¿
Forest Grove, Ogn.
W. Q. Tucker, M. D.
Physician and Surgeon
Diseases o f Women A Specialty
Dr. Brown’s Old Office
Main Street,
Forest Grove, Ore.
Victor H. Limber
Funeral Director and Emkalmer
Modern Equipments
Chapel,
Forest Grove
Dr. C. E. Bockmann
Chiropractor
Consultation Free
Office next door to Forest Grove Press
Home office; 151 East 28 St., Portland
W . I. R . B ea ch
Fire and Life Insurance
Written
If you don’t insure with me
WE BOTH LOSE
North First Street, near Main
Forest Grove, Ore.
Mrs. M. A. Thomas
Fashionable D r e s s m ^
Cor. 2nd. S t' and 1st. Ave. South.
Forest Grove, Oregon
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is equipped to do the
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