'» Tini es
F orest G rove P ress
P
Vol. 3
MASS MEETING CALLED
FOREST GROVE, OREGON, THURSDAY. DECEMBER 21. 1911.
Congregational Church
DV C A C IA ! rA M M IC C IA A !! follo w in g is the Christmas an-
D I j U U A L L U Iu Im JjlU IT niversary program o f the Con-
________
gregational church. Friday, at
(Omitted last wask on account of space)
^ P* H I . ,
Gales City
MACCABEES ORGANIZE
I A p • | TCMT
Rev, A. G. Dix, o f Portland,
A LUl/AL
I t N l iisve us two very interesting ser­
mons Sunday.
Rev. Daniel Staver, will give
The Knights o f The Maccabees o f the
World residing in this locality held a us a talk next Sunday, December
meeting last Saturday evening, Dec. 16 24.
in the Odd Fellows hall o f this city
E. Jones, o f this place, is mov­
and organized a local tent to be called
The Forest Grove Tent. Deputy Su- ing to North Plains this week.
preme Commander A. R. Mills, o f Port-
land Tent, No. 1, being present and
Our new blacksmith was called
having charge o f the organizing.
away on business last week.
.
,
. . .
I o ,i
rj i
x v u*
A large number o f new members
o f a s e r ie s o f e d u c a tio n a l f e a t - 5010................................ H o ly W lg n t were received, and the organization
Quite a number o f the young
ery promising future, the fol-
ures undertaken by the commis-
Helen Bishop
ha^a verjf
people
attended
officers were elected:
i., -
, o f Forest
.
. Grove
. .
sion. Mayor Thornburgh presid- Chrsitmas Tree Carol.................. sir
? Past C o m ........ J. G. Lenneville the school entertainm ent here
Sir k
Kt.
Com ................. c. E. W alker last Saturday evening.
ed and in a few words told how
Chorus
Lieut. Com.......Chas. Aydelotte
the commission came into exist- Christmas Sketch, in two parts
Rec. Keeper.........A. w.‘ Nelson
James Churchill was transact-
Fin. Keeper
o. Shearer ing business in Forest Grove
ence. Mrs. Barber came before Hark- The Herald Angels Sing
Chaplain............ Kennard Dixon
the council in August and asked
................ Mendelssohn
Sergeant...........Lloyd G. Moore M O n n ay-
Master at Arms ...G.C. Markee
that a committee o f investigation
Mrs. Bean’s class
1st M. O f G............ r . e . Loomis
.MA3S K a£ e Heisler was in For-
be appointed to learn what other Presentation o f gifts by classes,
2nd
“
............ Leroy Baker ®®t Grove Monday.
Probably the largest crowd A n gel’s Song.........Mendelssohn
Chorus
ever gathered in a mass meeting
Reading..................
A n gel's Song
in Forest Grove assembled in the
Miss
Coila
Graham
K. o f P. hall on Dec. 13 under
____ i _______ , o ____i
the auspices o f the Social Com­ j Song, Bethlehem, Joseph Barnby
Mrs. Bean’ s class
mission, the event being the first !
No. 7
LOCAL
NEWS
Get your flashlights for Christ­
mas presents at Corl’s.
FOR R E N T --F iv e room fur­
nished house near S. P. depot.
$10 per month. E. H. Coleman.
Judge Stevenson is reported to
The Press wishes its many readers a
be on the sick list.
Merry Christmas and much happiness
Live tuakevs at Hoffman & for the little ones, “ fo r o f such U the
Allen Co.—good ones.
kingdom o f heaven.”
I f you have been successful in the
Get your flashlights for Christ­
past year then, o f course, fo r your
mas presents at Corl’s.
Christmas dinner you will have turkey
We pay you money to have and cranberry sauce, i f not then bean
you read the ads this week.
soup may be your portion. Praises be
Get your flashlights for Christ­ to God that we live in a country with
mas presents at Corl’s.
such freedom o f privilege.
Mrs. Emily C. Bump has been
Owing to an error in the ad se­
quite ill but is improving.
lection announcement o f last
Get in the game. Read the week we give the opportunity o f
“ Look” account on first page.
making the selection this instead
Mark C. Bump was in Port­ o f last week. Those who have
land Tuesday on some business. I their selections in should again
Miss Emma Pitman and Mrs. write their preference.
cities are doing in the matter o f
There will be two Christmas
C.
L. Bump went to Portland
Movements o f the Southern
Picket...................... Roy Phelps
Miss Jessie Stevens, o t Dilley,
Pacific railroad are setting the
Sir Knight Past Commander John was visiting relatives here last yesterday.
prevention o f vice and the bet- services at the
Congregational
A. G. Hoffman and M. S. Allen Grove people to guessing. N o
u ebu , with
n ik ii i Jreland from Banner Tent, No.^ 44, o f week, and was also a visitor o f
terment o f social conditions.
church on next l oau
Sabbath,
are
among those visiting Port- doubt in the very near future
A. C. Sunday school Sunday.
The report o f the investigation special music, Morning subject, that*tentwere present airiAssisted™!!)
land this week.
the road will be electrified and
committee included a recom- “ The Angels, Shepherds and the organization
______________
Mrs, May Churchill is visiting
Ed Rustin has sold his farm to built in from Murray to the
mendation that a Vice Commis- Bethlehem;” evening, “ A Won- Christmas Program at M. E ■ relatives in Portland this week.
an eastern man who, with his heart o f this city,
will occupy the farm.
Albert Friday, Mr. and Mrs.F. Allen,
sion or Social Commission o f five derful N ig h t.”
Church
<r i
George Madson was transact- family,
x/r
n.
rn
j
Mr. and Mrs. Ira Bradley o f Green
More
than
50
made
se-
j
viH
ei
i
am
win
business
in
Forest
Grove
more
man
ou
persons
maae
s
e
-;
viU
e. Mr. and Mr«.
Mrs. Ben B
Bateman
ar.d
members be appointed, one from
ft «,
• , Nntir r
i L
following Christmas program will
lections Of nds last month and Mrs. Robert Hayden, o f Gales Creek,
be given at the M. E. Church,” Sunday Monday,
the medical profession, one from
we paid the cash to the winners, J. P. Aydelott and family, o f Hillside,
A cordial invitation is hereby evening, at 7:30
the legal, one from the educa­
The sound o f the steam whistle
John McCoy, o f Kansas City, Mes-
, , .
„
“ Thoughts Sublime” ......S.S. Orchestra
John Shearer was passing the dames Hundley and Simmons, o f Dil­
at the old McCann mill tells us
tional, one from the woman’ s extended to all Masons, mem- j Song by the School
cigars
yesterday
and
wore
a
ley, W ill Eaaly, o f Banks, and John
Scripture reading
that business is looking up. We
club and one to represent the | bers . o f , Holbrook
Lodge, No. _ 30, i Prayer...................................Rev.
smile that foretells something; Wilson and Mrs. N. A. Frost, o f W atts
^
Gould
are
glad
to
see
it
and
wish
the
district, were among the many in town
churches. The scope o f the com­ Ancient, Free and Accepted M a-iTrio........................... “ Silent Night”
but what?
new company success.
trading yesterday.
all widow*!
^k)ng by
ana their
tneir wivps
wives, an
widows Song
b the
the School
Sunbeam Cla8i)
mission was defined by the rec­ sons, and
J. Cooper, owner o f the Forest
In the games at Beaverton last
George
Culver
and
Howard
ommendation as admitting o f in­ o f Masons i and all Masons and “ The Snow-Shovelers” Three Boys
Grove Restaurant and Chop- Friday night between the Forest
Mildred Milli Lilly went to Wilson river Mon­ house, was taken to the hospital Grove High School boys and girls
vestigation, agitation, education their wives residing in the juris- Recitation
Recitation........................ Burton Willis day fishing.
From the appeal- this week.
and action along the lines o f diction o f Holbrook Lodge to at- §°-n®
and the Beaverton High School
- .......-........ .
Jewels Class a n c e 0 f the weather they will not
Primary Exercise,....“ Christmas Bells
Fred Robinson and J. S. Ram­ boys and girls baketball teams
needed reform and protective tend the ceremonies o f installing Song
lack
for
water.
by the Beginners....“ Snowflakes”
sey. o f Gaston, were in town the results were: A score o f 20
and preventive measures.
the newlv elected officers o f the “ Offerings” ................................... Three Boys
making
Christmas
purchases to 8 in favor o f the Beaverton
The
school
entertainment
and
Cummins
The mayor called on Mrs. Bar- Lodge on St. John’ s Day, Wed- Recitation.................Eugenia
Primary Exercise
“ Bethlehem Star” basket social, which was given yesterday.
girls and a score o f 21 to 14 in
ber, chairman o f the commission, nesday, Dec. 27, 1911, at 7:30 Song....................... Little Fishers Class in the Sargent hall last Saturday
Mrs. Georgia Hughes Cheney favor o f the Grove boys.
Class Exercise
evening, was a grand success. and son, Donald, o f Seaside, will
; who in a few words spoke o f the P- m. promptly. Social and ban- Song
Don’ t forget the moving pic­
The proceeds of the evening were spend the holidays with her
aims and plans o f the commis- quet after the ceremonies o f in- Recitation........................................Irene Hall
ture show at the K. P. Hall Sat­
$34.10. Prizes were given as mother, Mrs. Hughes,
Corl
Bion to help make our beautiful stallation. A. B en K ori . Sec’y. Recitation.....................................Miriam
urday afternoon. Dec. 23. Call
Song by the School
follows: Miss Phreda Loving,
Miss Penfield, Prof. Ferrin and
Class Exercise and Song
city the best in every respect it
at
Goff Bros, for free admission
$1.00 for the prettiest basket; F. A. Watrous were among those
Class Song
Missionary Tea
can possibly be; to make the path
Two shows 1:15 and
Miss Katie Heisler, $1.00 for the taking the Electric for Portland tickets.
Song by the School
just as safe as possible for young
most unique basket. All present yesterday morning,
A Missionary Social Tea was Benediction
8:15 p. m.
spent an enjoyable evening.
' FOR S A L E - E g g s for setting;
feet; to supplant questionable held at the home o f Mrs. A. G.
Mothers’ Meeting
Mass Meeting
Mr. and Mrs. S. S. Dallas w e re ; beat strain Rhode Island Reds:
amusements by supplying others Hoffman last Saturday afternoon
The Mothers’ M eeting held at in Forest Grove Monday.
Just as we were _ going to press we
15 for $1.50.
Frank Watrous,
) f the best sort andto fortify the at 2:30. The afternoon was spent
(. ih I gs Creek | learned that a mass meeting ' will be
young by plain and wise teach­ in social gaipes and a dainty Mrs. Barber’s residence last
John Ranes made a business
Mr> an(, Mrs> H B j ohn8ton; held at the K ' P. Hall Tuesday night,
Thursday afternoon showed the
Dec. 26, for the purpose o f ratifying
ing.
She urged upon parents luncheon was served.
tup to Forest Giove Monday.
0 f Hood River, are in town visit- the slate ticket for city officers. —An
interest
Forest
Grove
women
the necessity o f beginning early
Those present were: Mesdames .
.
• , ,.
, .
Mr. and Mr. Herb Smith, o f !ng with R. A. Phelps.
They voters should make it an object to be
train and teach their children A. K. Higgs, W. Q. Tucker, J.N. have in the subjects discussed at Scoggins Valley, visited the lat- will spend the holidays in this present and take part in the meeting.
A good time is promised.
’and no matter how hard the task, Hoffman, Harry Giltner, George tfie9® meetings. The attendance ter’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. Cic-1 city.
ero
Hines,
o
f
Gales
City,
was
large
enough
to
tax
the
seat­
last
S. C. Salter will leave for Ka-
to always tell them the truth Paterson, F. A. Watrous, J. M.
Snow White Baby Rabbits
week.
lama. Wash.; where he has pur­
Vjabout the mysteries which puzzle Barber, Stephen Morgan, J. S. ing capacity o f even a large resi­
The cutest and cleanest o f all
Miss Helen Stone, formerly o f chased a farm, about January 1.
“ itheir young minds. She asked t Little,
if+i/, n
.™ Littler,
r
t
t n
—i dence so that it was voted to try
Chas.
L. J.
Corl,
He has sold his place north o f pets. An acceptable Xmas g ift
to
obtain
one
o
f
the
church
par­
this
place
but
now
o
f
Portland,
|ifor the co-operation and sympa- Hiram Gould, M. S. Allen, and
to any boy or girl. Limited num­
is visiting with friends and rel­ town to E. P. Fruit.
hy o f the citizens as well as for Misses Lillian Higgs, Emma P it­ lors for future meetings. All re­
ber for sale. Snow white 75c a
atives
at
Gales
Creek
and
Hill­
Baber
Addition,
as
at"vertised
heir patient forbearance and man, Belle Watts,
A va and gretted the necessity o f changing side. She was a visitor at the A. j in this issue snd under the man­ pair, others 50c. Delivered. A d ­
ven gave to them the privilege Elizabeth Carlyle, Miss Nichols the place o f meeting and an C. Sunday school Sunday.
agement o f Donald McLeod, will dress F. L. Watrous, Gales City.
unanimous
vote
o
f
thanks
was
| be improved by laying out streets
f criticising, i f only they would and the following girls from Her-
Hillsboro
Notice
and alleys in the near future.
place the criticism with the com- rick Hall: Norma Hope, Bessie given Mrs. Barber for opening
mill
has been thoroughly
T. S. Weatherred has been laid This is a valuable piece o f prop- The feed
_ _
ission where it would help and Hope, Laura Wiest, Janet Ingram, her home to us. The program up with rheumatism,
but
U
„
o
w
erty
fo
r
a
residence
di.frtct,
and
KS
Thursday
was
carried
out
as
an­
bot hinder the work. Mr. W. G. Bella Steele, Maude English,
able to come up town.
will meet with ready sale.
! of next
i
■
- W. - - F. - - Hartrampf.
week.
MacLaren, Superintendent of the Marion Money, Georgia Kesse, nounced. A short business meet­
mm J lJ ! ! l
Work is progressing nicely on
Portland Commons spoke from Esther Spillman, Jerrine Wheal- ing followed it.
the Odd Fellows’ building, and
actual experience and told of don.
on the new bank building. Con­
Special Services
Which might well alarm parents
siderable residence building is
There will be special Christmas yet in progress. Many people
Undergoes Operation
out o f their ’ ndifference, urging
_________
Mrs. Herman Krahmer, o f services at the Christian church are connecting their residences
Upon them with _____
all the
earnest
with the sanitary sewer system.
ness o f his soul, filled with the Gaston, was brought to the Sani- next Sunday morning. The pas-
tor
will
speak
on
the
theme,
The city council was in session,
vision o f sinking girls day after torium, Tuesday morning to un­
“ Christmas Gifts For Christ.” Tuesday evening, and adopted a
day, to know, not to guess, but dergo an operation to relieve an
Mrs. There will be special Christmas resolution appointing five resi­
know where their girls and affection o f the throat.
music. In the evening the sub­ dents o f the city to examine into
ys are EVERY NIGHT. He spoke Krahmer underwent the opera­
ject
will be, “ The Tragedy o f a the city water supply, the cost
o f his own sweet daughter and tion about three months ago, but
o f a gravity system, if such a
Useless L ife .” Miss Winona O g­ plan is feasible, the prospects of
the wav he had often to cross her the affected parts refused to
den will sing at the evening ser­ the present company for furnish­
plans, in a way which placed the heal properly, hence the necess­
vice. A cordial invitation is ex­ ing an adequate supply for the
SDonsibility upon the parent, ity o f a second operation. Dr.
tended
the public. The Christ­ increased demand made by the
nd, because o f their lack of Hawke, o f Gaston, was the phys­
mas exercises o f the Bible school sewer system etc., and report.
Any reader of the Press may write his preference
judgment, exonerated the child- ician in charge, assisted by Doc­
Circuit
court
has
taken
a
re­
will
take
place
on
Saturday
even­
naming the display ad that appears in this
tors Vollmer and Bishop, nf this
■en .
cess for a few days. The jury
ing.
A
nice
little
program
is
be­
week’s issue of this paper that most appeals to
J Dr. J. E. Snyder, also o f Port- city. Mrs. Krahmer stood the
is to return about the middle o f
ing
arranged
for
this
occasion.
him.
nd spoke from the standpoint ordeal nicely, and is now on a
January.
The
Bible-school
will
have
a
g
iv
­
f a physician and also brought fair road to recovery.
$5. cash will be divided equally among the
The county examination for
ing Christmas as well as a receiv­
is message home with great
readers
whose preference is centered on the ad
teachers commenced Wednesday,
ing one.
Calling Card Special
rce to the hearts o f his hear-
showing the greatest number of preferences.
and will last the remainder o f
the week.
To introduce our calling cards
Look the ads over this week and decide.Get your
Change in Telephone Rates
The music o f the high school in this community we have de­
share of the cash; its yours if you decide with
Married
The Independent Telephone
ind and the solo by Mr, Rich- cided to set apart from Dec. 21
the majority.
James Stevens and Mrs. Ella Mc­
Co. makes some changes in rates,
ison added much to the suc- until Jan. 1 as the time when we
Pherson were united in marriage yester­
Money will be mailed to successful ones after
taking effect January 1, 1912:
and enjoyment o f the meet- will print your name or the name
publication next week.
Residence service— Party line day at Hillsboro. The bride and groom
are both well-known and highly re­
ig and the public schools proved o f a friend on 25 fine linen cards
wall phone, $1.00 per month; respected citizens o f the Grove and
This is open to any reader. This offer will be re­
bemselves “ onto their job” as for 25 cents. This price is made
peated next month. Get ready for another choice.
single or main line wall phone, the Press joins with their many friends
advertising bureau.
The for this week only and will not be
$2.50 per month.
in wishing them a Merry Christmas,
W rite us a card or letter naming your preference.
ty council attended in a body, made by us again. The object is
Business or office service Par- Happy New Year and a long and pros­
Answer must reach us by Wednesday o f next
the public school teachers.
to introduce this line o f printing ty ,ine w a„
hone $2
perous married life.
week. The names o f all persons who are success­
and give all our patrons an oppor- month;
„
desk phon6i
ful will appear next week in this space, and the
FOR S A L E OR T R A D E - 6 horse
The Fire Department held a tumty to procure a nice present $Z50
designated ad. will be named.
W ill also give
month; majn or
one power gasoline engine nearly new
Meeting last week and elected
name o f ad. that stands second in choice, but will
for
their
friends
at
a
small
cost.
^
wa„
hone>
$2
50
per drag saw, circle saw, 2 horse gas­
lie following officers: J. G.
not name the persons making the choice.
degk oline engine, nearly new; dray
snneville, chief: Frank Saun- We ask all to hand in their or- month; majn or one ^
ers. pres.; Lloyd Moore, vice- ders early._
Only T W O In each family allowed to Chooee.
phone $3.00
per month;
private saw, circular saw, 2-horse gaso­
line engine and trucks.
Sell or
Kennard Dixon, sec’ y . ;Mr.
Rev. Gould was in Portland line service, residence $1.50;busi- trade.
F rank M ott ,
imsworth, treaa.;
Guy Mor-
Monday.
ness, $2.50.
»y. Foreman.
R F D 1 f
Forest Grove, Ore.
LOOK!
Original With The Press
$5 GIVEN AWAY $5
Who Has the Best Ad?
READ THE ADS. IN THE PRESS.
SSL