Recently in this, our famous
prohibition city,
punch was
served
at
a
banquet.
Some one
T h e P r e M P u b lis h in g C o .
suggested that it was served to
in the City o f
F o r est G rove , O regon ,
make the speakers witty; but not
A. G. H o ffm a n , ......... ........... President so, it was served that the listen­
O. M. G a r d n e r ................. .%..Vice Pres.
ers would think the speakers
J . N. H o f fm a n ......Sec’ y and Manager
witty.
THURSDAY of EACH WEEK.
F
o r e s t
G
r o v e
p r e s s
Heard on the Street
That this is ideal Oregon
weather.
That the article in a recent is­
sue by an “ Old Timer’ ’ was very
pertinent at this time. By all
means let us have more “ public­
ity.’ ’
That there were more (turks)
slaughtered
lust week in the
I n d epen d en t P hones
An Englishman.Stanley Hitch­
O f f i c e 505
R e s i d e n c e 442 cock, only 22 years old, has in­ United States than the Italians
vented a motor which he says would kill in a 10 year war.
Entered at the ¡>oet office at Forest Grove, Ogn
That the 16 turkeys given to
will run continuously until the
as mail matter of the second class.
steel from which it is made falls the city officials and others of
T erm s of S u b scriptio n
to pieces. He declares there is Forest Grove by the Warren Con­
CASH IN ADVANCE
One Year $1.00 - Six Months ,75
no limit to its powers, that its struction Co. were for services
principle is magnetism, and the rendered. P. S. “ Jones pays the
Display advertisements for publica­
freight.”
tion in the PRESS must be in this office secret of the discovery lies in the
That the words o f Councilman
not later than Tuesday evening to in­ shape of the magnets, which
sure appearance in current issue.
Schmeer
of the Sandy Road Dis­
makes them grow stronger the
trict,
Portland,
where a $200,000
A copy o f The Press will be mailed more they are used. The motor
to all advertisers in which their ad ap­
contract
is
under
consideration is
revolves in response to the same
pears.
to
the
point.
He
said, when o f­
forces that make the world re­
fered
a
turkey
by
Manager A.M.
Only to think o f the
Some folks try to make a volve.
Shannan,
of
the
Warren
Construc­
cloak o f religion, even when wonders which may be brought tion Co., “ Nothing doing, you’ re
they have not enough to make a about from such a discovery.
not doing this for love and be­
bathing suit.
sides I have the price o f a turkey
Large Sum of Money Expended myself if I want one. All you
And still the good work goes
We are informed that upwards or any corporation need expect
on. Last week a number of o f $200,000 of city and property
from me is a square deal. 1
charges were lodged against owners’ money have been handled
won’ t be bribed with a turkey.”
those o f the high-ups in political and expended in the last two
That if Gompers knew o f the
circles in Portland.
years under the direction o f the guilt of the McNamaras as De­
city council. Where and how tective Burns claims he did and
Don’ t hesitate to tell us what this vast sum has been used many
allowed the Labor Unions to put
you think o f our paper or how ; of the citizens would be pleased
up money to assist in their de-|
you would have us run it. There to know. There has been no re­
fense, he is just as guilty as they.
is plenty o f room for your sug­ port made whereby the informa­
That the mayoralty “ bee” is
gestions and when we fail you tion can be gathered. No won­
buzzing so loudly in the hats of
will not be to blame and you will der that the public is beginning
two of our present councilmen
have the satisfaction o f saying I to demand an explanation. It
that you can hear it buzz when
pointed out the better way.
has been reported that taxes lev- you meet them.
j ied and collected for certain defi­
That the Southern Pacific
If people, wbo oppose the build­ nite purposes have been diverted has abandoned the idea of
ing of good roads from the stand­ into other channels. Such state­ coming into Forest Grove, be­
point that they are too expensive ments are liable to give one a cause they cannot secure the
and that they cannot afford them, feeling o f unrest.
Why not? right of way they desire.
would only figure that the build­ We understand that the Press is
That there is a move on foot
ing o f good roads is a matter of willing to publish any statement to make the adjacent property
economy, and in the end a saving that the council or any member owners pay for paving the inter­
( to the tax payer there would be of that august body may submit. sections hereafter.
greater prosperity and more com­ If all is right then let the public
That the Russian bear may get
fort for every resident o f the be informed. Have our taxpay­ butted by the Persian goat if he
county. Which is the cheaper: ers got the valu 2 for the coin and isn’t careful.
Spending three hours in going to has the money been expended for
That the circulators of the pav­
town over bad roads, or going the purpose for which it was lev­ ing petitions are to receive 4
over a good road in one-lialf that ied?
A T axpayer .
cents per yard for all blocks
time?
Any report from the council paved where they secure the
will be published gratis.—Ed.
necessary signatures. This will
average $60 per block.
Query:
The world over Rexall Reme­ Who pays the freight ?
dies sold under a guarantee. Pi­
oneer Drug Store. Chas. Miller,
W. C. T. U.
Prop.
The W. C. T. U. will hold its
monthly mothers’ meeting Thurs­
W. F. HARTKAMPF
day, December 14, at 2:30 p. m.,
Wholesale and Retail
at the residence o f Rev. Dora
Reed
Barber. The principal
speaker for the afternoon will be
Vetch Seeds, all kinds of grass seed, Grey
Mrs. Wm. Proctor, who will talk
Seed Oats, Rink Winter Wheat
about “ How to Train Our Boys
Hay and Feed
and Girls for Homemakers. ”
Mrs. Barber will sing “ The
Plains o f Peace.” All mothers
HEADQUARTERS
are
cordially invited. If you
for
can’
t
leave your little ones bring
Milburn Wagons, Milwaukee
them
with you. If vou are busy
Mowers and Binders and
with
your
sewing bring that along
Plymouth Binder
and
enjoy
an informal afternoon
Twine
together.
Published & Edited by
-T H E -
Bonbonniere
IS READ Y
FOR CHRISTMAS
F
NE Line of Fancy Botes of
Candies specially made for
the Christmas trade.
and all prices.
and
Special size botes of
of pipes.
quality pipes
the
fresh
Nuts.
eery
Just the thing for
the gentlemen friends.
jack line
All sizes
Also a
shipment of Fruits
best Cigars.
The W. C. T. U. met Friday
Dec. 1, at 3 o ’clock, at the resi­
dence o f Mrs. Boldrick. Mrs.
Scroggs led a helpful devotional
service after which Edith and
Lela Moore sang very sweetly a
Christmas Carol. The topic for
the meeting was “ Temperance
■j in Christmas Giving” and Mrs.
McKenzie introduced the subject
with a very interesting paper.
Other ladies took part in the dis­
cussion that followed and many
helpful thoughts were given
about the true Christmas spirit.
The Union voted to observe the
week following Christmas as
membership week.
Forest Grove. Ore
Phone 50x
will
Cracker-
Our
fine
sure please.
Prices Are Right and Our Goods Are Right
Red Cross Seal«.
Red Cross seals are for sale by
members o f the Women’s Club
at the various stores.
Proceeds
will be used to assist any needy
tubercular patient in Oregon.
Consumption annually destroys
150,000 people in the United
O States. Will not the citizens o f
* Forest Grove help fight
dread disease, by liberal
chase o f the seals?
Special Pre-holiday Sale o
New Pictures. For two weeks
only at The Book Store.
2t
Read Look Listen
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r V
j
Saturday Dec. 2 3 , ’ l l
The E. M . & F. Co., of Detroit, Mich,, will
be in Forest Grove with 1 0 ,0 0 0 feet of film,
showing all the details of making an up-to-
date automobile. You will see the different
stages of construction from the time they take
the pig iron until the car is ready for shipment.
If there are enough who care to see these re­
markable pictures so as to fill the Scenic T he-
atre for two shows we shall have one in the
afternoon and another at night.
These shows are absolutely free. W e would
like you to call at our store and procure tick­
ets immediately so we may know how many to
provide for at the afternoon & evening shows.
FOREST
GROVE.
GOFF
C O R N E L IU S
Into The Heart of Portland
Music
Pours out cf tha horn cl t 'a
C O L U M M A ChAPIIOPIIOM:
exactly as !t wont Into the rcci-rJ.
Baud, ordicstra, vi li t, fl .to,
piccolo, piano, bat;jo, bells, cornet,
clarionet, trombone, ’cello, speci'i
or sloping vole?, solo or ensem lb
—every note and tone Is clco/ and
smooth.
Gocd reason whv—ih ' mcM ^e
Is perfect. L .t us play tha " p ." ”
Columbia
Graphophone
for you to prove It. I f y o u b u r vou
p a y just ( » 8 . 9 0 fo r the co m pic t a
ou tfit w ith ncetfica and record*.
I n y t e m a if y o u lik e,
Other
outfits from $ ¿ 0 to $ 2 0 0 «
Oregon Electric trains now run through the retail, hotel
and theatre center of Portland to the North Bank Station,
11th and Hoyt streets, stopping inbound at all street inter­
sections. Outbound trains stop at 10th and Stark’ 10th
ane Morrison, 5th and Salmon, 1st and Salmon streets, as
well as 1 he North Ban!; and Jefferson street stations.
These city stops are convenient and time saving for Willam­
ette Valley passengers.
Through Tickets East
No Portland Transfers
Tickets are sold and baggage checked through to Eastern
points.
Fares, train service and other details will be
furnished on request.
W. E. COMAN,
G. F. & P. A..
Portland, Ore.
N. L. ATKINS,
Agent,
Forest Grove, Ore.
O. A. C. S H O R T C O U R S E S
Begin Jan. 3, Continue Four Weeks
YOU
ARE
IN V iT ED
Every citisen of Oregon is cordially invited to attend the
short courses o f the Oregon Agricultural College, beginning
January 3. Eleven distinctive c o r s e s w ill be offered in A g ­
riculture. Mechanic A rt*. Domestic Science and A rt, Com­
merce, Forestry and Music. Evary course is designed to
H EL P the student in his daily work.
Make this a pleasant
and profitable winter outing. N o tuition. Reasonable ac­
commodations. For beautiful illustrated bulletin, address
H. M. TENNANT,
Registrar, Corvallis,
Ore.
C O R R E S r O N DFTNCE
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