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Oregon Historical Society F orest G rove P ress WASHI NGTON C O U N T Y ’S NEWSPAPER. Vol. 4 PROMINENT WORK ERS TO ATTEND Y. M. C.A . Among the prominent speak ers who will participate in the State Convention of the Young Men’s Christian Association, to be held in this city January 10, 11 and 12, may be mentioned Fred B. Smith, Secretary of the international committee of the Y. M. C. A., and leader of the Men and Religion movement. Raymond Robbins, who is Social Service leader of the Men and Religion movement. Rev. John 1). Boyd, of the first Presbyter ian church of Portland, and many others prominent in the work of the society and the church throughout the country. JOHN ALLEN’S CHICKENS WILL NOW CLOSE THE GARDEN GATE An enterprising agriculturist, John Allen, who has a farm west of Forest Grove, is also of an in ventive turn of mind. Getting tired of running after poultry and endeavoring to keep the barn yard fowls within their own particular scratching patch, Mr. Allen has devised a gate which automatically opens and closes at the will of the egg producers. In other words, when the Ply mouth Rocks get outside the fence and desire to return to the family hearthstone, they simply push the button, the gate opens, permits them to enter within the sacred p r e c i n c t s , and then automatically closes, while the inventor laughs in fiendish glee at their return to captivity. The Washington-Oregon Cor poration, which supplies day cur rent to this city, installed a new transformer Sunday in place of the one which was burned out by lightning some time ago. Al most immediately after the new' machine was in place it burned out. Following this, on Tuesday, the transformer station at Cor nelius caught fire and burned to the ground. Current is now de livered to the Grove direct from Hillsboro, while a large gang of men are working to repair the damage and get the regular cir cuits in shape to handle the juice. The P. U. Minstrels made an instantaneous success Thanks giving eve when they appeared to a packed house in the Star theater. The jokes and puns were good, and local hits scored numerous laughs. The first part went off with a dash and swing that showed excellent coaching, and the olio which followed was good in every way. A repetition of the performance, with a new line of stunts and songs, will probably be announced in a short time. Mrs. H. C. Atwell, who came home for Thanksgiving much benefitted by the rest and change enjoyed during her ab sence, will return to Portland in a few days for a prolonged stay. Mr. and Mrs. Will Butler, of this city, left for Wisconsin Saturday. They will make their home in that state. Beware of strangers taking subscriptions for magazines: you may never see magazines, money or stranger again. Give us your subscriptions, we will meet any prices of any reliable firm. W'e deal direct with the publishers and are in a position to give you the lowest possible prices, single or clubbing rates. Had you thought of a subscription to a m a g a z in e for X m a s ? 4tf Forest Grove Pharmacy. FOREST GROVE. OREGON. THURSDAY, DECEMBER 5. 1912. PORTLAND BOYS ROB HILLSBORO STORE PUBLIC SCHOOL ATTENDANCE IMPROVES Or.,—Three boys, aged 12, 13 and 14, were taken into custody Monday afternoon charged with r o b b i n g three stores in this city Sunday even ing. Merchandise and money were found with them, proving their guilt, which all candidly admit. Sixteen dollars in silver, $2 in pennies, some clothing, two bi cycles, four revolvers and a reg ular assortment of hunting and clasp knives were in the job lot of articles found in their cache ■ at the old Hillsboro fair grounds. A plan adopted at a teachers’ meeting in October to give a quarter holiday to all students who have a perfect attendance record during each report month has worked with excellent re sults. Although there was an increas ed enrollment during November there were 94 fewer days ab sence than for October. Miss Norton’s room had the highest average of attendance 980 per cent. H il l sb o r o , No. 5 GASTON DRUGGIST IS CHARGED WITH VIO LATION LIQUOR LAW H il l sb o r o , Or..—Dr. J . A. Baker, proprietor of the Gaston Drug Company, is out on $600 bail, facing a charge of violating the state liquor laws. The grand jury already had evidence to in dict. Baker’s store was r a id e d by Constable McQuillan Satur day, and two barrels of whiskey and two barrels of bottled b e e r were confiscated and brought to | the county seat. Detective Ellerman, one of Governer West’s men, went to STREET SCENE IN FOREST GROVE c in n v il l e a n d f o r Gaston a few week’s ago and established a restaurant. In a est John Johnston, who died No few days he had all evidence The Forest Grove High school vember 2 at his home in Marion necessary to place in the hands will be matched with the Mc county, four miles west of Wood- j of the authorities. The District Minnville High school in joint de burn, was the father of Thomas Attorney, however, already had Although failing to throw his That the Parcels Post System, bate on Friday evening, Dec R. Johnston, one of the prosper sufficient evidence to convict and opponent twice within an hour, which goes into effect the first ember 20. The Forest Grove ous farmers of the Gales Creek had it in the hands of the grand according to the terms of the of January, will be of decided affirmative team will meet the i neighborhood, and had lived in jury. agreement, Frank Reed, the benefit to the business men of McMinnville negative t e a m at; Oregon 52 years. He was born From the evidence it appears one-armed wrestler of Forest the various towns in Washing- Forest Grove, and the Forest j that all the necessary equipment Grove negative team will meet Grove, gave a wonderful ex- \ ton county, is beginning to be in County Tyrone, Ireland in for a regular saloon was found the McMinnville affirmative team hibition of strength and skill in realized by those who are study- 1828, and came to the United in the premises. Dr. Baker has at McMinnville the same evening. his match last Thursday night ling its provisions. The system States in 1835 with his parents, heretofore been before the Cir The subject discussed will be: with Walter Arndt, the welter^ of graduating the charges ac Thomas aud Hannah Johnston. cuit Court on a like charge. Resolved: That the Electoral weight champion of the Pacific cording to the carrying distance, The trip was made on a sailing College should be abolished and coast. By means of a toe hold making the lowest average for vessel and occupied six weeks. WASHINGTON CO Y HORTICULTURISTS the president of the United and body scissors Reed was sue- the shortest hull, and increasing Upon their arrival in New York CAPTURE PRODUCTS SHOW PRIZES States nominated and elected by cessful, after 43 minutes of hard the rates according to the dis- City they journeyed at once to « St. Louis, Mo. where the father work, in placing the shoulders of tance of the delivery point from A number of first and second direct vote of the people. Arndt square to the mat. The the orginating office, should give engaged in the commission busi prizes were awarded to Wash ington county horticulturists at PURITAN PARTY ON THANKSGIVING EVE remaining 17 minutes afforded, to local merchants an opportu ness. the spectators one of the great- nity to greatly increase their In compand with two friends, the Land Products Show which One of the most unique en est exhibitions of wrestling ever business dealings with those cus- Horace Hill and Dan Riddle, he closed in Portland Saturday. tertainments of Thanksgiving witnessed in the city. Both men tomers who reside in the rural bought four yoke of oxen, wagon I Fred Groner, of Hillsboro, secur eve was a Puritan party given at exerted their every effort, Reed districts. and other necessary implements ed first prize for the best exhibit the home of Mr. and Mrs. F. L. assuming the aggressive from The rates for packages under and started from Independence, of Franquette walnuts. In the Beamis. The ladies wore Puri the call of time, compelling the new system will be as fol- Mo., bound for the great north Italian prune competition B. tan costumes and engaged in a Arndt to be continually upon the lows: Each package may weigh west, the journey lasting from i Leis, of Beaverton, took two yarn winding contest, which was defensive to prevent a repetition as much as 11 pounds. Rural April to August, at the close of first and one second prize. one of the features of the even of the first fall. When the final and city delivery, 5 cents for the which time the young emigrants ings enjoyments. Marvel King minute was called the contest- first pound and 1 cent for each located in Marion county, Ore- CHILDREN OF V. H. LIMBER and Miss Lena Rainwater were ants were battling furiously in additional pound; first zone with I gon. NEARLY DIE FROM POISON awarded the prizes for the best the center of the mat. The first year of his residence ball of yarn. Games were in Jack Rainwater, of the Mult- in 50 miles of post office, 5 cents there Mr. Johnston conducted A distributor of patent medi first pound and 3 cents each ad- cine passed the home of Mr. and dulged in and as the clock struck noinah Athletic club of Portland, ditional pound; second zone, 150 McRay’s Mission mill. The next Mrs. V.H.Limber, in Vancouver, m i d n i g h t light refreshments who was scheduled for a four miles, 6 cents first pound, 4 cents year he went to Eureka, Cal., a few days ago and tossed a pack were served. round boxing c o n t e s t with each additional pound; third where he spent a short time in age of sugar coated pellets onto Those present were Mr. and Archie Nichols of this city, fail mining and prospecting. He re Mrs. F. L. Beamis, Mr. and Mrs. ed to put in an appearance, and zone 300 miles, 7 cents first turned to Oregon in the fall of the porch. The two little Limber pound, 5 cants each additional boys, 2J and 1 year old, respect James Cherry, Mr. and Mrs. A. the forfeit money of $20 was the same year and went to farm ively, were playing on the porch pound; fourth zone, G O O miles, 8 J. Friday, Mr. and Mrs. D. W. handed over to Nichols’ manager. ing. Rainwater, Mrs. D. 0. Case. Roy Devlin took the place of the cents first pound, 6 cents each At the end of that time Mr. and when Mrs. Limber appeared Rene Hilts, Louise Reiben, Lottie absent boxer for a three round additional pound; fifth zone, 1000 Johnston married Miss Mary later the children were devour miles, 9 cents first pound, 7 cents ing the last of the tablets. A Lee, Lena Rainwater, Marvel exhibition with Nichols. Kennedy. Eleven c h i l d r e n physician was summoned and ad each additional pound; sixth King, Etta and Victoria Case, blessed the union of Mr. and Ada and Alice Friday, John Information has reached this zone, 1400 miles, 10 cents fi«st Mrs. Johnston. They are Ellen, ministered an emetic, which un pound, 9 cents each additional doubtedly saved the lives of the Hilts, Martin Rainwater, Edward publication that the Laughlin the oldest, the wife of J. R. children. The package was lab pound: seventh zone, 1800 miles, Rieben and Carl Davis. House is soon to receive addi Manning, of Portland; Mrs. C. tions and improvements that will 11 cents first pound, 10 cents M. Hinkle, Portland; Thomas eled "Dyspepsia Cure” each additional pound; eighth At the regular session of the involve a considerable outlay of Johnston, who lives near Forest , Mr. and Mrs. M. S. Allen en- Eastern Star of this city, Mon „ money. T, The exact , nature of - ., the | L. zone, , over , 1800 mi es, ’ 12 cents Grove; Robert, of Sacramento, • . it ., is . understood,1 , . , first pound, 12 cents for each ad- | tertained Monday evening at a day night, the -following officers lmprovements, Cal.; Agnes, head of the Kearn progressive dinner, in honor of were elected for the ensuing is not yet decided on, but it is , ditional pound. ey sanitarium at Spokane; Wil Mr. Allen’s birthday. The table term. W. M., Mrs. A. Ben believed that they include a new ST A T E HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY liam, whose farm adjoins that of decorations were unique and Kori; W. P., A. E. Scott; A. M., heating plant, running water in APPOINT LEGISLATIVE COMMITTEE his father; John, of San Fran I pleasing, and the service, ren Mrs. A. Hinman; Conductress, most oi the rooms and probably j cisco; Charles, who has a place dered by a bevy of extremely Mrs. J. A. Thornburg; A. C., I an addition to the building it- At the concluding session of near that of the old homestead; pretty young ladies, was exact Mrs. P. S. Starrett; Secretary, self. These betterments are ^ie Horticultural Society, Eliza, who lives on the old home ness ideal. Mr. Allen, who is Miss Manche Langley; Treasurer, justified by the patronage of the in I ortland Friday, a speci- place; and Cecilia, of Battle one of the prominent business Mrs. Dorthy Seymour. The in hotel and will represent another committee of 19 members was ground, Wash. stallation will be held jointly evidence of the prosperity en appointed to handle all matters j men of the Grove, has passed with the Masonic lodge on the joyed by our flourishing com of legislation affecting the horti i the half-century mark and ad- evening of St. John’s day, Dec. munity. cultural industry. John S. For- THE CHRISTIAN CHUCH. ! vanced one year into the next. C. H. Hilton, the pastor, will 27. S. Levy & Sons, formerly of bis, Forest Grove; M. McDonald, preach at the Christian church Those who participated in the Orenco; and W. K. Newell, Gas celebration were: Mr. and Mrs. In honor of Mrs. Claude Hal- Forest Grove, have opened a let. (formerly Miss Mabelle Hin meat market in Silverton. They ton, are members of the com next Sunday both morning and English, of Lexington Neb., Mr. evening. In the evening the and Mrs. E. G. Mills, Mr. and man) of Spokane. Mrs. W. W. have placed the business on a mittee. subject will be, "The New J. N. Hoffman, Mr. and Mrs. McEldowney entertained Friday cash basis and will not run a de Mr. and Mrs. Scotterof Canby, Birth.” This is one of the most A. G. Hoffman and daughter, afternoon. Lunch was , served livery wagon. Oregon, visited over Thanks important themes of the gospel, Dr. and Mrs. W. Q. Tucker and and several pleasant hours pass A week from to-morrow, Dec. giving with their daughter Mrs. and always interesting to people. Mr. and Mrs. G. E. Secour and ed. 13, the Modern Woodmen camp L. C. Misz, of this city. Come and hear it discussed from son, and Mrs. Doane. The Glee club of Pacific Uni of Forest Grove will hold an Ed. Davis has returned home a scriptural standpoint. In the Mrs. Dennis, sister of Mrs. versity will make its bow to the election of officers. from Collins Springs, Washing morning the subject will be, Shippe, left for Providence, R. public next Tuesday evening in Miss Carrie Austin arrived , Saturday, after a stay of ton, where he was sojourning “Big Stones.” A cordiai wel I. Brighton chapel. An excellent come extended to all. fourteen months in the Grove. programme has been prepared, home from Eastern, Oregon, for his health. including several featnres which where she has been teaching, Fred Hines, who has been v is Miss Li via Ferrin. who is The Hoffman & Allen store last Sunday evening. will be new to the audience. iting his brother in this city, h a s teaching in Sa l e m, s p e n t building is now the property of Messrs Bert and Roy Ramsey, left for Washington, Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Quick* of Thanksgiving at her home in J. W. Fuqua. the Thatcher section, are parents o f Portland, spent Thanksgiving Miss Nena King was an o v e r - the Grove. Geo. Sloane has boon on the to an eight pound baby girl, born w ith t h e ir p a r e n t s in this city. S u n d a y visitor with f r ie n d s in Del Madison, of Scoggins Val sick list the last week, but is Saturday evening at 5 o’clock. M r. a n d M rs. Ed. Boose visit- the Rose city, ley, has bought the Mark Noble improving. G. S. Allen, former mayor of e d w it h Mr. a n d Mrs. D. N. Mrs. S. A. Gardener, o f S a le m , place at the corner of C. St. and Lewis Crawford, of this city is visiting with her s i s t e r , M r s: 2nd Ave. this city, was calling on friends Morris la s t S u n d a y evening. has gone to Mabel, where he will Tuesday. M is s E s t e l l a S t o k e s , of this Gibson, of this city, Bom to Mr. and Mrs. S. Gib work. Mrs. Una Scott, of Hillsboro, c it y , v is it e d in McMinnville last M r. a n d Mrs. G eo . P a t e r s o n v is - son, of this city, November 27, I^wrel Emerson visited Lau- was a Grove visitor this week. w eek. ite d S u n d a y in P o r t la n d . relwood Friday. a daughter, Florence Alice. M M GROVE TO DEBATE ONE-ARMED WRESTLER PARCELS POST SYSTEM GIVES FINE EXHIBITION BOON TO MERCHANTS DECEASED FATHER OF GALES CREEK MAN HAD NOTED CAREER