(T . \¡ r • C >. « Ifnmíí Ûkmrp IE xiuthh A N IN D E P E N D E N T W E E K L Y N E W S P A P E R Voi. 2, No. 11 FOREST GROVE. OREGON. T H U R S D A Y . M ARCH 22, 1917 TIMBER ROAD TO BE BUILT $1.50 per Year Academy, near Beaverton. Arch Star chapter, the members en Bishop Christie of Portland said joyed a fine banquet and program. SOCIAL NOTES pontifical high mass and Father The banquet hall and tables were r n u m im it : I^ane, dean of Albany, spoke Be wwnrfwrm *W decorated in honor of St. Patrick,) tween 30 and 40 clergymen, in A Family Reunion j wiih green hata, pipes and snakes. Washington, March 2 1 . — The For several years there huve cluding Father Buck of this city, There uro* a ioliv f-.miiv re. The Pr°Kram Included a reading sinking of three American mer- , , i y, ^ by Mrs. Williams, a recitation by chantmen by German submarines h«*en K|HM'ulationr. as to when | were in attendance. The Order of St. Mary is the only one of its union a 1 the home of Mrs C. S. i Miss I^ingley, a solo by Mrs. Car- and other developments have in- somebody would build a railroad kind ever founded in Oregon. Lafferty. Gales Creek last Thurs- mack and potato races and other duced President Wilson to call from this eity to Tillamook and | day, when Mrs LafFerty’s child- 1 stunts by the members. congress to meet April 2— two right now it looks as though a ren and grandchildren gathered • weeks earlier than formerly plan- >iep iri that direction was to be - i _ , for a family supper. Those in Cave Red Cross Tea ned. War preparations proceed. taken, for it is reported on pretty 1 attendance were Mr. and Mrs. J. The ladies of the Belgian Aid p • « «. . reliable authority that the Lum L. l i v i n g and son .of Eugene, M r. gave a tea at Mrs. E F. Burling- LO n W lB rC lH l L i l l i ) For some six weeks the members bermen’s Engineering Gornpany.1 and Mrs. Archie Clark son ham’s home afternoon, ■ n ... r» ...l • » L .. I f . - , | . - . rv and O t / w of w a in a U U 1 1 J C * Monday U D IiU d V d l I C I I J L H J I J , I t U o , ii i K V " ‘ p :Uri of the local camp of the Royal American Forks, Ida., Mrs. W ard ! raise money for an Easter offering tying northward and west ward Neighbors have conducted a con-1 Munktrs, son and daugh'er of \ for the English Red Cross Cross society. society. nglish Red from that city all winter, has Silverton, Mr. and Mrs. John I About fifty ladies attended and Huh mPt at th» nfficp of Hr, li • test to secure new members and asked for bids for the construction Wilson son of Gales Creek $20.(X) $20.00 was realized, which was a c:raham FriHav PVpnina n' n of ten miles of road from Wilkes- make meetings interesting. Mrs. W’ dson and W mnifnd Aldrich was captain of and Mrs. Mr»- Ottice Shearer of this great delight to the workers. Tea, r.ffieer< -w fr.lb.u/«- boro toward Glen wood. W. JL eity. half the members and Miss Am y city. coffee and cakes were served and , .. , ' p . , Beilis the engineer in charge of The afternoon was <pent in vis- a delightful programme was given. Pechin of the other half. The spent f* \ r ^ o l- the surveying and lie has leased former’s team won the contest ¡ting A. G. Hoffman, v ice President, ¡Ling and talking over the occur- Misses Mamie Loomis and Har- quarters for his men on the Parkin and last Friday night, after the rencesof rences of the eight t ight years that have riet Benjamin gave a piano duet, M R. Johnson, Secretary, place, north of Gales City, the elapsed since the family which was greatly enjoyed; Mrs. regular business meeting of the dined C. A. Littler, Treasurer, lease calling for six months use. camp, there was a banquet, pre- together. The supper came at Wilbur McEldowney sang several Secretary Johnson was author- Rumor has it that this road is eventually to got«» Tillamook and pared and served by M bs Pechin 6 o ’clock and it was one long to be songs and he voice was unusually ¡zed to write the officers of the that when that is done a branch and her helpers and it is said to remembered,especially by Mother delightful. Miss L u c i l e Higby Grand Army and Relief Corps to ¡f they would not like to from this city will run up Gales have been “ some feed." Roy He*- Lafferty, who was overjoyed to gave a short talk on the work of ^ seltine was toastmaster and pre- have her dear ones once more the local Camp Fire Girls and change the dates of the state en- Creek as a feeder to the Oregon sided with the grace and dignity around the family table the p ans in regard to forming an ram [,mpnt from Line 91 28 and Electric passenger line , , „ x. , ,, , Honor Guard, and the afternoon 29 to June 14, 1 5 and 16'. It was At present the road for which of a Chesterfield. Mrs. Aldrich spoke to the toast John McNaracr became of legal was a thorough success both from explained that it was the desire bids are asked is designed to tap I tt How It Feels to Win.” Miss IV- age (and then some) last Tuesday a financial and social standpoint. Gf the Woman’s Club rose show the timber of the Wilson river chin gracefully told “ How It Feels and that evening a few of the 't he ladies who are interested committee to hold the rose show districts. to Ix>se,” Mrs. Carrie Graham, friends of M r. and Mrs. McNamer in the Belgian work are planning during the encampment and it past oracle, had for her subject brayed the storm and Went to another affair, to be given shortly was feared that, - unless the sea_ A Good Woman Cone .- i their home to celebrate the event. Mean to “ What Does a Content after I* nt, for the purpose of rais- son was very backward, the best After k veral years of suffering, '1 he invaders were cordially wel ing money to buy material for the of the roses would have vanished Camp and Mrs A. G. Allen Mrs. John Baldwin was released explained “ The Aim of the Con comed and told to make them work to be carried on . by the last of the month. The from pain on Monday afternoon test.” Mrs. A. M cK ay told a selves at home. Five hundred , . • , ~ _ , secretary was also to ascertain if of this week, death coming at the Hory of St Patrick, Mrs J. E. was played for several hours, after Assist«, by Mrs. Bookman,,a there was anything the Commer- home of her daughter, Mrs. Stella Farmer’s subject was ” How It which the hostess, assisted by number of the friends of Dr. cjai cjub cou|d j o to further the Cornelius of Wapato, where she Feels to Join During a Contest” Mrs. John Anderson, served an ( lias. Bookman Monday evening sucess of the encampment, in ad- gave him a real birthday surprise dition to the requests heretofore and Mrs Helen Buckland of Hills appetizing lunch was visiting. party. A splendid supper was made boro gave an interesting talk on Funeral services were held at the benefits to humanity of orders W F. Schmidke was Saturday served and everybody had a good s- ' th above w __ writtf>n the Buxton chapel at 10 o’clock night treated by a number of bis time. * . R . ■ . ., ’ like the R. N. A. yesterday morning and the re friends and neighbors to a birth- - J“ d8e Beach wlt-h the The tabl«>s were beautifully dec officers of the G A. R., in Port mains were interred in the Forest C0NDENSED NEWS NOTES orated in green, with green candles day surprise party, the function land, and secured the change of View cemetery, Rev. R. L. Put being pulled off at the W. K. Cur tshedding a soft glow over the June 14th is nam of the Christian chirch of Miss Kerr of Eugene is visiting date suggested. while linen a n d hollow green tis home. The evening was spent . “ Flag Day” and it is planned to ficiating. at games, music and social chat , 1 Mrs. Hogue, throw Old Glory to the breeze, Deceased was born in Butler shamrock place cards filh*d with followed by a nice lunch. The Mrs. A. L Gaston leaves this county, Ohio, July 18th. 1844, mints at each plate. It was some guest report having enjoyed the evening to visit a son at Ellens- with appropriate ceremonies, from celebration, they say, even if men a big pole to be erected on the and removed to Indiana when but evening immensely burg, Wash. Congregational church lot. a child. She was married to John were rather scarce. Bargain prices to see “ Civiliza- President Graham, J. A . Thorn- Baldwin July 10th, 1805, in In THATCHKH NOTKS Tuesday was the wadding an tion,” at the Star Theater, next diana; and l a t e r moved to niversary of Mr. and Mrs. M. S. Monday. Adults 25c children burgh. M . R. Johnson, A. E, Mr. Gilpin, who has been ill for sev- Scoit, Judge Hollis and A G. Illinois, where they lived until Allen and Mr. and Mrs. A. G. Hoffman were appointed a com 1881, when they moved to Neb i-ral weeks, in able to ulterul to some o f Hoffman and the event was cele 10 c.J the lighter duties o f the furm again. Mrs J. E. M ay and little son mittee to ascertain, if possible, raska, coming to Forest Grove The minstrel given by some o f the brated with a fine 6 o ’clock dinner from that state in 1891. She joined young |a-ople ot Thatcher last Wednes at the Allen home, with both leave this evening for Pa-co, whether it was the intention of the Baptist church in 1806, but day evening, was a big success in e v families and M r. and Mrs. E. G. Wash., where Mr. M ay is em- the people surveying a railroad up Gales Creek to pa-s through some years later became affiliated ery res|>ect. The "make-up” o f each Mills around the board Mes ployed. in«lividuul was original and well carried Every mother’s son and every this city and encourage them in with the Christian church in this out and the entire program was given dames Allen and Hoffman, who city. Mrs Baldwin was a loving in a free and easy manner which are sisters, were married on the son’s mother should see “ Civiliza so doing* wife, an affectionate mother and showed that much time had been spent 20 th of March, but not in the tion.” Star Theater next Mon- M . J. Fenenga, H. E. Inlow an excellent neighbor and her in making it a credit to the performers. same year day afternoon and night. and C A. Littler were appointed jokes were lively and kept the death cast a pall of gloom over The On page five of this issue will be a committee to secure members audience in an uproar o f laughter; the Mrs. John Buchanan Tuesday found a map of the roads to be and arrange for another dinner, hundreds of acquaintances, es i readings and songs were appropriate pecially among the ladies of the and well rendered. Mr. Alfred Freerk- entertained three dozen ladies in built in case the $ 6 . 000,000 bond to be given at an early date, W R. C , of which organization son as Interlocutor and Mr. Homer honor of Mrs. T* J. O. Thacher, issue carries at the June election. The activity shown at the first I'urdin as the "O rchestra” were great who visited here while enroute she was an honored member. . M r . and M rs. Henry Withey of meeting of t h e new directors ly responsible for the success o f the Deceased is survived by her ¡performance. T h e attendance w a s r- ’ (. \ ‘u ' i ' ^ | ‘ Franklin Grove. Illinois, are visit-| would indicate that they intend husband and one daughter, Mrs. large and everyone voted it the best ! , m J ^ ing the former’« aunt, Mrs. John to do more than merely eat and entertainment they had seen at Thatch- Cornelius of Wapato. ment nw' lmms ° f entertaln* j B^ahen, and family in this city. talk'their way through a year’s I er for a long time. tenure of office. Last Thursday evening the many Bad Boys in Court ;--------- 7 Mrs. D. N . Morris, who has suf- 1; Wilson Calls Congress to Meet April Second Royal Neighbors Celebrate Growth Is Getting Busy friends o f Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Beigler The Political Science depart- fered from rheumatism for some ment of the Woman’s club met months, is improving nicely under Monday afternoon with Mrs. Me- the treatment of Dr. Moore, the Cready, finished reading and dis- chiropractor. cussing the book _______ on “ The _ _ cussing________ _ _ Japan- ___ 1 Members of Delphos lodge No. ese-American Problem.” The A J - Demurest of Harrisburg 39, K. of P., are planning a big class will meet April 2 with Mrs. has been elected cashier of the John Abbott, when another book hirst National bank of this city time next Saturday night, when of the same character will be taken and will take the position about they initiate twenty-one memb rs. April 1st. Mr. Demorest is now A degree staff from Portland, ac- up. in the banking business at Harris- companied by not less than one Mesdames Burlingham a n d burg and is well known to Presi- hundred visitors and a brass band, Hines Saturday night entertained dent Johnson of tbe First National will be among the visitors. Mc- the Bide-a-Wee club at the Hines as a competent and trustworthy Minnville, Yamhill, Gaston, Hills- home. ________ banker. boro and other towns will send Misses Laura Bell and Mar- dig delegations and t h e local Christian Church 1 * » « * Clark Friday evening enter-1 Knights expect to entertain fully ( A r h f d together on the C ollege, theater in the afternoon. The weather taint'd the grade teachers at a Lord’ s Day services as follows; | 500 Saturday night. There will rvimpus. County Judge Keasoner , bein* j>erfect, every minute o f the “ Children’s Party,” th e guests all Bible school 9:45 a. m. be a parade on Main street at Monday paroled the boys, during time was fully enjoyed by the party, dressed as children Re- Communion and sermon “ The Lord’s Listen for the bands. good behavior, in rare of t h e i r | I « — “ at the Supper.” 11 a. m. M r. and Mrs. H. T . Buxton Christian Endeavor 6:30 p. m. Iwiente. UfHfn payment of the Mr. .m l Mr,. Harry M illa r. ntertained j done of the games and other were at M cM innville Sunday to costs, 1 he JU 1 m j r mistd the a number o f their friends at a «tinner amusements. Song service and sermon 7:30 p. m. witness the marriage of Mrs. Bux lads a term in the reform school Sunday. Those present were; Messrs ;--- Subject: “ No Room For Christ.” in case they broke parole. and Mesdames, M. E. Simmons, James Saturday evening Miss Lucile Every member requested to be present ton’s brother, Howard Miller, to West. A. Ballinger ami W. B. Simmons West entertained a number of her at the 11 o'clock service. Miss Edna VanOrsdel. The cer and Master Roger Peyton. I frie n d g at a St. Patrick’s party. A Silver Jubilee emony was performed at the The La,lies’ Industrial Club met with F '¿ h guest a u n t was w as ‘ asked asked" i to n wear w ear Kver>'bod>' invitod to theae servicea’ Each Twenty-five years ago the Older Miss Fay Matt last week. The meet-1 *",u ^ ’/ as a‘ a ![ The Northwest District Convention home of the bride’s parents by of St. Mary was organized and ing was well attendeil and three new som e b it Of green, to correspond ¡s to be held here beginning next W e d -' Rev. Fields of the M . E. church. members were added to roll call. D e -! to the decoration of the rooms, nesday evening and to continue in ses- j last Monday the Silver Jubilee of licious refreshments were served by Jnllv gam es w pre th e nrdor o f th e s'tm until Friday afternoon. This is The most daring and stupen- the order, as well as the silver the hostess and the regular iolly time o f modern . ' a ft e r ' n hich d e lig h tfu l for 8nybody who wanta to atten'1’ duous production a I le r w n ,cn dellgh ttU I There wi„ 1h? good singing and splendid ! jubilees of Sister Seraphim ( Moth- j was enjoyed hy all. The club will meet t i me s , “ Civilization,” Star next with Mrs. Frank Rennett. refreshments were served. messages on program throughout. We er Superior), Sister Laurentia. Sis .......... . .r . ». .. want to see the membership attend e v - ¡ Theater, next Monday afternoon ter Theresa and Sister Anthony W. J. Good visited Levi Keck Monday evening, after the reg- ery session. and night. Adults 25c, children ; ular meeting of the local Eastern was celebrated a I Si. M ary’s at Orenco Sunday. 10c. R. L. PU T N A M . Pastor. Tw o boys of about sixteen last surprised them at their home, arriving Thursday entered Bernard’s Book ” en-masse” about eight o’clock. The _____ _____ the crowd Store through a rear second-story surprise was complete Htid so large that they tilled the house to window, rifled the till of $5.50 in overflowing. Mr. a n d Mrs. Buckley money and carried off jewelry and came to the rescue and offered their other merchandise to the value big, new house where there was plenty of about $75. By,noon Friday o f room to “ fro lic .” The evening was >ent in all sorts o f games, in which Sheril Applegate had spotte t he 0 f|J amj yOUng aiike took an enthusiastic guilty parties, secured a confes- part. Delicious refreshments w e r e sion and recovered the biggest served at a late hour and the guests part o f the loot, as Well as some 1 departed, claiming they had spent a pocket knives stolen the same : e njoyahle evening^ and M rs. night from the Parsons harness j a‘n*e« West and'Mr* and^lrs. A. Bal- shop. I he boys deny the Parsons linger, left for Portland in Mr. W est's robbery, but the knives and some new Ford. They took in some o f the Twenty-One Will Ride the Goat