AN IN D E P E N D E N T W EEKLY NEW SPAPER Voi. 1. No. 36 KOKEST GROVE. OREGON, THURSDAY, SEPT. 14. 1916 Wants Fruits and Vegetables Amusement Program for the County Fair $1.50 per Year Engineer Says Sewer Is Faulty There is on exhibition in the windows of the Goff hardware store a fine display of grains and grasses which L. M. Graham has gatherer! and prepared for the Washington county exhibit at the Gas Company Would Supply Us state fair, which opens at Salem; With Summer Fuel Biff Show OpenH on College 8ept 26th. While the di.-play is j one that would be a credit to any About the most interesting fea­ Campus at 10 A . M. county in the state, so far as it ture of Tuesday night’s council goes, it is deficient in fruits and meeting was a partial report on September 20 vegetables and any growers w ho1 the new sanitary sewer, made by The Forest Grove public schools Washington County’s Third can furnish either will be assisting1 City Engineer Kirkwood, who in­ will begin next Monday, Septem­ in advertising the county. The-e, formed the council, in reply to Annual fair will open on the ber 18th. The signs of the n< w exhibits must reach Mr. Graham questions, that the work did not new grounds, Pacific University school year are in evidence in by next Tuesday Can you help? meet the specifications by far. campus, at 10 o ’ clock next Wed­ many quarters. Houses are filling Mr Kirkwood said there were nesday morning a n d present with families who have moved to more than 1200 feet of laterals prospects are pood for a very town to avail themselves of the that he could not recommend for successful fair. educational facilities to be found acceptance; in a number of other F a r m e r s , orchardists a n d here. Children’s faces are seen Pacific University announces places there were bad leaks; there dairymen promise large and ex ­ upon the street with greater fre­ several new teachers and re-or- was mud in the pipe in places; quency, as the school population ganization o f important courses seven o twelve flushtanks tested cellent exhibits, the women o f returns from vacation and sum­ for the fall semester, beginning by him leaked »o badly they will the county are taking a lively mer employment. Workmen are not flush themselvts; several other next Monday, Sept. 18. interest and w ill have many good busy about the school buildings, defects were pointed out by the The Conservatory of Music will have exhibits and an excellent pro­ placing them in order for the engineer. The sentiment of coun­ Mrs. Helen M McEldowney, an entirely new corps o f teachers, in­ gram o f s|K>rts and amusements year's work. And the teachers cil was that no move on its part w i d o w of Thomas L. McEI- cluding Miss Wilma Waggener, acting has been provided by the com­ are already assembling to assume was advisable until the contract­ ! downey, died at the home of her director and head of the Piano, Organ mittee. their duties. son, W. H., in this city last Fri­ and Musical Theory: Mrs. Virginia S. ors tried to turn the sewer over to The Forest Grove and Cornel­ The prelimina y teachers’ meet­ day. Deceased was born at Mer­ Hutchinson, head of Voice and Public city, so no action was taken. ius bands will keep the merry­ ing will be held in the high school cer, Pa., May 20, 1835, and on Becsuse they work Sundays and makers in a pleasant mood and building Saturday. Registration April 6th. 1855, she was united in School music; Mr. Willard Wallace Graham, head o f Violin and Orchestra; holidays without extra compensa­ nothing b u t a spell o f b a d will occur Monday morning at 9 marriage with Thomas Law M c­ weather can keep the fair from o ’clock, the pupils will be given Eldowney. After living f o r a and Mrs. Charles L. Walker, instructor tion, the three engineers at the in piano and in musical training for light plant asked and were grant­ being a success. th< ir instructions and list of books time in Iowa, Nevada and Cali­ children. ed, one at a time, a week’s vaca­ The work o f moving the barns, needed and will then be dismissed fornia, M r. a n d Mrs. McEl- Under the direction o f Prof. Graham tion, on full pay. sheds and pens for the livestock for the remainder of the forenoon, downey settled on a farm near it is proposed to develop a large and H. W. Strong, representing the is practically finished and there so that they may purchase their Hillsboro in 1871. Here they re­ strong orchestra, membership in which Portland Gas & Coke company, will be better accomodations in ! books. sided until 21 years ago, when is to be practically free to all who play stated that his company desired a an orchestral instrument and desire the this line than ever b e f o r e . The teachers employed and the the husband passed away. privilege o f training by this eminent franchise to sell gas for cooking Electric light and water service grades or subjects to which they Deceased was one of the most violinist and orchestral leader. and heating purposes to the peo­ is furnished free by the city and have been assigned are as follows: worthy of the pioneer women who These teachers have all had wide ex­ ple of this city and presented for tents for the various exhibits, H. E. Inlow, City Superintend­ ’ assisted their husband» in making perience and splendid training under examination an ordinance his com­ have been ordered. homes in this state and was noted eminent teachers of the United States pany would like passed. ent. The and Germany and bring to the work the The tent for the dance, con­ ' far and wide for her hospitality most modern ideas o f musical teaching, company is piping gas from Port­ Beatrice Kirkup, Supervisor of ducted by the local band, will be and acts of chanty. insuring strong musical organizations land to Oregon City, Gresham 60 x 100 , with a good solid floor, Music. at the college. and intermediate points and is Mrs. McEldowney leaves the Hazel Plympton, Supervi or of the tent for the auto show is of In the division o f Arts and Letters, now asking the county court for a following children: YV. H. McEl­ the following new teachers have been the same size, the agricultural Art. downey. of Forest Grove; E. L. elected: In History, Mrs. R. F. Clark; franchise to lay mains along the High School: J. H. Pruett, prin­ tent is 30x100, the domestic arts McEldowney, of Amity, Ore ; T . Shorthand and Typewriting, Miss highways of Washington county. tent 30x60, the fnailtry and ju v ­ cipal; Richard Abraham, mathe­ A. McEldowney of Monmouth, in Daisy Leonard; in Biology, Prof. Will­ M r. Strong will again appear be­ enile tents 40x80 each and there matics; Alice Cole, Latin and Ore.; F E. McEldowney, of Oak­ iam C. Handlin; and in Chemistry, Prof. fore the council at the October will be 1,100 feet o f canvas fence English; Mary Cole, English and land, Cal., and S. J. and J. H. Paul M. Gilmer. Mrs. Clark, Prof. meeting. Handlin and Prof. Gilmer have com­ history; John A. Dopp, commerce to enclose the grounds. M cE ldow ney. of W e n a t c h e e , pleted work for the Master’s Degree at Month’s accumulation of bills Following is the amusement and study supervision; Celia Hun j Wash. Columbia and the University of Illinois. was allowed. kins, German and history; Edna The two last-named men are athletic program for the four days: Some slight changes in the grade Funeral Services w*re held at enthusiasts, training under some of the Mills, domestic science and art; of Third street, at Pacific avenue, the Forest Grove Congregational Automobile and Portland Day best coaches in Illinois and elsewhere, Anna Taylor, English; G. Ran­ were authorized and will have charge of athletics. church Monday at 10:30 a. m.. Wednesday, September 20, 1916. dolph Thomas, manual training Monday and Tuesday. Sept 18 and Dr. O H. Holmes officiating and Water meters were ordered in­ and mathematics. Morning 19, will be given to registration. On the remains were taken to Port­ stalled at the S. P. passenger and Central School: G. E. Richards, Wednesday morning. Sept. 20, at 10 10 o ’clock—Automobile Parade. land and interred bt-s.de those of o ’ clock; the opening assembly will be freight depots, at the U. S. Livery principal, 8A; Amy Pechin, 7A, 10:45 - Governor’s Address. the husband, in Riverview ceme- held in Marsh hall, at which time the and the White House Cafe. 7B; Laura Bell. 6A, 6B; Margaret new teachers will be introduced. Spe- _______________ 11:00—Best five-minute talk on Rodolph, 5A, 5B; Nan Miller, 4A, j tery. The lighting committee was 1 cial music will be furnished and Presi­ “ Why People Who Live in 4B; Edena Clarke, 3A, 3B; Jessie dent Bushnell will give a brief address authorized to have fair grounds on “ Pacific University and Christian and buildings wired and to fix Oregon Should Use Oregon | Greer, 2A, 2B, IB. Leadership,” reviewing the interesting rates for private concessions. Lincoln School: Elsie I.athrop, Products and Manufactured early history o f the college under Pres­ Water service was ordered for ident Marsh and pointing out the qual­ Goods— 1st Prize, 1 year’s principal, 8B, 7B; Opal Hyde, 6B, ities and standards o f Christian leader­ the new Anderson block. 5B; Florence Enschede, 3A, 3B. subscription Oregonian; 2nd ship demanded by the times and pro­ 2A; Katherine Krafsic, 2B, 1A, Property owners petitioned for Prize, 1 year’s subscription! IB. After being in the jury room duced by such standard Christian col a fire hydrant at corner of First exactly thirty-three minutes, the leges as Pacific University. Telegram. Grad s in High School Building: On Friday evening o f next week. : avenue and Sixth street and coun­ jurors selec;ed to decide the guilt Sept. 22, beginning at 8 o ’clock, will be cil granted prayer. Afternoon Floy Norton, 2B, 1A, IB. or innocence of Bennett Thomp­ given a special concert by the Conserv­ Purchasing committee was au­ 1:00— Washington County Deal­ Pupils living north of Pacific son, charged with the murder of atory faculty, free to the public, fol­ ers 100 yard dash— 1st Prize, Avenue will attend Lincoln school Mrs. Helen Gore Jennings, at 8:18 lowed at 9 o ’clock by the annual fall thorized to purchase eighteen rub­ if the grade to which they belong last evening brought in a verdict reception, to which the public is also ber coats and a leak-stopper for 100 cigars; 2nd, 50 cigars. cordially invited. use of the fire department: also 1:45 — Automobile handkerchief is found there; if not, they will of guilty, having reached a de­ The first preliminary meeting o f the two Pyrene extinguishers—one for attend Central school. Pupils cision on the first ballot ! orchestra will be held in Marsh hall on race for men 1st, spotlight;! living south of Pacific Avenue and Monday evening. Sept. 25, at 7:30. the light plant, the other for the Judge Bagley will probable sen- 2nd, 5 gal. zerolene west of Second street will attend Whether you are sure you can join or city barn. I tence Thompson tomorrow. Coun­ not. come and talk with Prof. Graham 2:30 — Automobile handkerchief ( Central school if the grade to Kibbe Paving company writes sel for Thompson says an appeal and let him explain his plans. it will comply with request to re­ race for Ladies; 1st robe, 2nd which they belong is found there; will be taken to the supreme court. W’ rite for a new Conservatory bulle­ pair paving in near future. if not, the Lincoln or Clark. tin, just issued, giving complete state­ robe. The prisoner has maintained a Those living south of Pacific A v­ Library board recommended re­ o f the courses and expenses at 3:15—Slow 4 cylinder race for enue and east of Second street, nonchalant attitude all during the ment the college. appointment of Mrs. J. E. Bailey men or ladies; 1st 50 cigars, attend Clark school (High School trial, which required eight days, and Geo. G. Hancock as members McNamer Sells the Maid building) if their grades are found but he paled perceptibly when the 2nd 25 cigars. and council made appointments. I verdict was announced. there; otherwise the Central. John McNamer returned Tues­ 4:00— Slow 6 cylinder race; 1st As predicted in last week’s Ex­ Mrs. Jennings was killed with a Portland News, 2nd box of A called meeting of the Wom­ hammer as she slept in her home day from the Northwest racing press, Councilman Thornburgh an’s club was held at the Congre­ near Tualatin on the night of May circuit, where he has been watch­ handed in his resignation. Same Apples. ing his black mare, Tillamook 4:45 Ford start and stop race;' gational church last Monday, at ' 15th, this year, and Fred Rist- Maid, win races from some of the was accepted. Recorder Marion Markham,who 1st barrel of flour, 2nd hand which time two new members ; man; a Portland auto driver, who (*raok pacers. The Maid was a were admitted, Mrs. WhitVhouse, ; carried a man answering to Thom- ; is attending a Portland business signal, 3rd inner tube Miss Thatcher and Mrs. Benfer I son’s description to the Jennings 2:25 animal up to last week, when college, also resigned and both va­ 5:15 Auto rescue race for men; were appointed to work with the farm the night of the murder, was she jumped into the 2:15 class at cancies will probably be filled at 1st perculator, 2nd Umbrella. Commercial Club Lyceum Course killed in his own auto, presumably Centralia. After winning $350 an adjourned meeting, to be held with the Maid, John got an offer 6:30 — Decorated auto parade; 1st, committee in boosting the coming to close his* mouth. Thompson is from J B. Ball of Seattle of $500 | at 8 o ’clock this evening. series of entertainment charged with Ristman’s death. kodak, 2nd bottle perfume, for the animal and let her go, as Sergeant Ray T. Williams and Following are the names of the he does not consider himself rich bride arrived from Sacramento Councilman H. B. Johnson will 3rd ladies hat. jurors: I enough to support so expensive a Sunday for a visit w i t h the Decorated vehicles; 1st pho­ leave in his auto next Sunday Geo. W. Beal, Gaston; Daniel I luxury as a race horse. At Elma, eroorn s parents. Mr. and Mrs. with Mr. and Mrs. Jack Latta of nograph, 2nd fruit trees or this city and Mr. and Mrs. Ches­ Deaville, Cornelius; E. L. Abbot, Wash, the Maid made a phenom­ E. E. Williams. Ray has been shrubbery, $10. ter Johnson of Portland,'bound Hillsboro; Allen Dilley, Dilley; enal showing gainst Indian Hal away from Forest Grove for eight Decorated bicycles; 1st boy’s for Pendleton, to see the loundup. A. J. Roy, Hillsboro; W. E. Pegg, I and J. B., beating both of them years and he finds man} improve­ Beaverton; Henry P. Roberts, ments made during his absence. tent, 2nd 5 lbs. candy. An eleven-year-old daughter of Gaston; Paul Beck, Dilley; Mart­ Mesdames Hunter, GofT, Note: All automobiles en­ Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Beaman of C. L. VanKoughnet has traded in C. I^rson, Cedar Mill; John Winbigler and Roe gave a Silver tered in races must be stock the Kansas City district was op­ Loftis, Hillsboro; O. C. Jackson, tea at the Congregational church his 1915 Maxwell for a 1917 model erated on for appendicitis at the Forest Grove, and L. J. Rush- yesterday and, as a result, added of the same make, equipped with cars. $,.0 to the Working Society fund. electric lights and self starter. Hillsboro hospital last night. (Continued on page Seven) ! lowe, Hillsboro. Local Schools Open Next Monday Pacific University Opens Next Monday Washington County Pioneer Called BENNETT THOMPSON IS POUND GUILTY