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Oregon Historical So.
Publia Auditorium
NEWBERG, YAMHILL COUNTY. OREGON. THURSDAY. OCTOBER 2, 1919
BOUT FOR
TEN DOLLARS
Shortly after arriving in India,
before we had a chance to see our
ewn station at Buldaoa, Berar, we
'went direct to Mahalbleehwar, a
kill station, which la a resort from
the fearful heat of the plain* dur
ing the hot season, to study the
Marathi, language.
Mahablaohwar
is forty miles from the railroad.
We made the trip in a huge motor.
Upon arrival, not being acquaint
ed with the place, we went to the
Blpon Hotel, whl^h as far aa hotels
are concerned. Nwas moderate in
price. The proprietor gave us a
suite of rooms, consisting of one
■mall reception 'h a ll in front, one
large sleeping room, and two hath
rooms. This being the only thing
that he could give us, was at a rate
of fourteen rupees per day, or cal
culating In gold,,a good $1 per day
for our rooms and hoard. This was
far more than we could afford. At
once we set about making, inquiries
about t o n / other place t o * live.
Most everything seemed well' filled.
To rent a bungalow and set' up
housekeeping for ourselves was
out of the question. Tor we found
that would be as expensive as the
hotel, and a great deal more trou
ble, for us, strangers In a strange
land.
All the missionary bunga-
lng so we bad no hopes of getting
in there, although we applied in
three homes.
Mr. Jackson spent
whole half days in walking miles
At last, when we were both worn
out. after almost eighteen days had
p i seed, and we were at our ’‘ex
tremity.” God heard our prayers
and gave us Hie “ opportunity.”
The Presbyterians have a large
compound called Mount Douglas.
There was only one bungalow on
this sMe. but it was large— end full
— yea. running over, fo r some of
the younft men had put up a tent,
and had a chupper (grass house)
built, out under the trees. There
were two housekeepers managing
two dining rooms, and upon inter
viewing one of them, she satd that
there would be room at her table,
but no sleeping room In, the bunga
low for us. At once we suggested
a ebupper, end to make tt short, we
ordered a chupper built at mice,
which was soon under construction,
and down near the tennis court in
the jungle under the trees.
Now, a chuppsr Is composed of
bamboo polos, long grass,, large
leave* small straight limbs and
twine. Thé sidek and ends and the
two parts of the roof are made in
one piece each, by laying the small
limbs down on the ground, in à
network, butting a good covering
o f grass on these, then a final net
work of ttmba on top of that. The
limbs afo tied with the twin« at
every Intersection. The twq pieces
of ths roof were fixed the seme
way except that some grass is put
on, then a layer of large leaves,
then more grass end the final net-
worh of limbe, etc^ making ihw-toof
thicker and almost rain proof.
The frame work of the chupper
being up, constating of a ridge pole
running the full length of the mid
dle of the n o t, with end* poles and
a center pole, and the eaves being
supported in like manner, all poles
being buried one foot in the
ground, and the sides and anda and
two pnrts of ths grass roof being
finished, the next problem was the
matter of getting all together.
It was a most comical sight to
see six pain of lags running along,
supporting a piece of gram chup-
pertng six feet by twenty-two feet,
the chuppsr Ink lying flat- on the
backs of six men flattened over to
reoelve It. and completely obscuring
their bodies.
It suggested some
new greatlou o f pre-historic, life
animate once more and cantering
along on a stroll, seeking a much
needed dinner. After considerable
ring-song
hallooing
and
much
grunting, the sides, ends end roof
were in piece and made secure witb
twine. The windows, three in the
front room and two in the next
one, were eat out, and the shades
for the windows were square pieces
of the same kind of grape chupper-
lng tied at the top of 'the window,
with a long forked stick, one end
of which rested on the lower edge
of the window, and the other on
the shade, with which to prop It
open. A similar kind of arrange
ment was made for the doors.
Imagine our delight!
Our new
grass house, at the cost of $10. was
completed before dark fell the sec
ond night, and ws were “ moved ip ."
On the Oth oT April. 1>19, after
haring been married fifteen months
we first began housekeeping in a
grass ebupper in beloved India.
Prom a shop in the hasar. we rent
ed sufficient furniture, such as two
single wooden beds, with wooden
springs!?) and cotton mattresses,
two chair* a study table and a
wash table and various accessories.
In the mission godown
(store
room) there were some strip e'of
-rope carpet not in use, which
The Serbian TamMirica Orchestra, seen to be heard here on the Lyceum
proved to be enough to almost Course, la the only organization o f it^Jtlad in America, it is unquestionably
completely cover (he floor space one of the most unusual and attractive musical /companies on the platform.
which measured 11x22 feet, with These six young Serbians appear Ik the briaht colorful costumes of their native
a grass partition through the mid lead, singing and playing their Slavic i»unic, extraordinary in its exquisite
dle, making two ♦ery convenient sweetness and thrilling power. They om various sixes of the tsmburica, the
room* The fleet warn our study, j household instrument of their M B fof generations. While similar to the
drawing room and,parlor, gpd the mandolin, gqftsr and banjo, it possesses larger musical possibilities because of
greater life’ and sweetness o f tone.
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second our bed room and ¿rearing
room, apd opening off the latter
land friends, so will add that we -with their scoldings," whistling.
rbom wen six by nix bath room.’
Our first night, the coolies had had a few visitors in the way of Chirping and strange Jungle calls.
.failed to bring us hat One bed. and frogs, big, fat, *harmleas chopper However, many mornings we were
that being too narrow foi^ two. we bugs, erickets. fireflies, gnats and awakened and held spellbound by
moved hi a ‘ couple of benches, r t o s q u lt o e s t W i had a host of the most beautiful singing of some
turned, them together and made a friends In the black, squalling birds who fearlessly approached our
fairly comfortable pallet for Mr crqws. the noisy squirrels and chip- little hut. little dreaming that it
monks and the various birds that was the habitation pf human he-
Jackson.
awakened
us in the Wee Hburs o f
We had heard many stories of
‘Near the chupper we a v r a i »
the
night
and the early roorninfe.
tigers, snakes and eeorpkma. and so
be. A gram roof would be such an
appropriate place In which a snake
could hide. The dropping of dry
leaves and twigs from the trees, to
gether with the wind and our imag
inations. reminded us of the tiger
stories. Once in the night we were
suddenly aw*akened from sound
sleep by the call of the chupper
bird. so lurid and continuous, in
the dead of night.
However we
trusted for protection and passed
the night very well.
^jDur greatest fear of living in the
chupper was not snake* scorpions
and tigers, but the rains. Should
they come early, and hard like most
tropical rains, we should soon have
to seek refuge elsewhere.
Near
the close of the season, the mists
from the valley came up through
the draw and many mornings we
afoee to find our clothing very
damp. One day while I ’was up at
the missionary bungalow, a great
thunder storm broke, tfnd water
seemed to fairly pour from the
lowering clouds.
For a time It
looked Is though the surface of the
earth would be turned ifcto a young
river. When the rain had subsided
enough. I went to the chupper and
found Mr.' Jackson busily placing
newspapers on the tabl* beds,
trunks, etc., for with the first drop
pings of the rain, the roof seemed
to leak everywhere at once. After
the grass had had tiipe to swell a
little, there were only a few places
where the water came through
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beds, one end of the trunk, the
middle of «the room, and all over
the study table. We lit the lamp
'fcarly, and In order to keep the rain
from splashing the chimney and
breaking it, we raised the umbrella
over It, and tied the latter to the
side wall. We slipped on our rain
coats and then packed almost every
belonging into the trunks. It be
came very damp and rather cold.
During the time of nearly two
whole months spent In the chupper
we had only three of each nine,
and every time' the-chupper root
leaked In much the mune places.
We were glad because o f t i e Im
pending rain to be again in a house
with a good roof and atone floors,
yet our romantic experience of be
ginning house keeping and living
nearly fw o month« in a gran hot
In 'the lend of our choice, We shell
not soon forget.
I do not wish to slight our wood-
AUNT MARY
All-of us had a real Aunt Mary, or have known one who
assumed that relationship to us regardless of kin.
No central west community of a generation ago Has
complete without her, and she still exists here and there.
Tbe beauty of her name. Mary, seemed fitf^jjag the beauty
of her character.
Tbe spirit of Aunt Mary was the heart beat of the central
west In its youth— yes, and It Is yet, and of all America!
The Aunt Mary that we have in mind, and who is quite
typical, lived in a white house trimmed in green out on the
edge of town.
It was whiter than any other white house in town; the
roses climbed on the side wall and the gdraniums in the
flower beds w’ere redder and the gra n of the lawn was
greener then those of any of her neighbors.
Her cow gave better milk and her chickens' laid more
eggs— even the fat, sleek tabby cat that aunned himself on
the oval rag rug of her front doorstep seemed to reflect the
well ordered life of the household.
Of course, there was Utocle John.
He and Aunt Mary had lived together so long that they
were much alike; and Aunt Mary being the stronger char
acter, and abounding in the qualities of human sympathy
and gentleness, he was a reflection o f her rather than she
of him, and the whole community always named her first in
referring to, them collectively— Aunt Mary and Uncle John.
Aunt Masr brought up a large family during the spring
and summer of her years--in the same orderly way that
she kept her household in the autumn of Ufa. and her coun
tenance leflected the fart that they were all successful men
and women.
In all tbe quarrels and strife and prejudices that a com
munity endures as the growing pains of its Jrouth. Aunt
Mary remained neutral, gentle, sweet tempered, justified the
blessings of the peacemaker and always gave wise counsel...
The best of her, though, was by example— of a well or-
— an tw eonecluus pTwreptrsus el .
■i .dated heppr nnitre 1
of thrift. Industry and goodness Of heart.
And while all did not partake of all the adomtnents of
her character, yet all partook of some part of them, and
every community was far belter for Its Aunt Mary.
We pass the house where once she lived on one of the
brief end far between visits to our native town.
The paint Is dull, the climbing rose is no more, the
flower beds are bare and weeds grow in the yard.
We are on our way to the cemetery to lay flowers on
the grave of our kinsman.
W e divide the number and place some on the last resting
place of Aunt Mary near by.
We read her full name on the headstone.
Bet just two words. “ Annt Mary.” would be the true
tribute; «for that ia what she ia in our memory end that of
all who knew her. ,
And we were Just'wondering if aD the Aunt Marys of all
the thousands of little communities all over America ts not
the spirit that asserts itself within ns in times o f national
■trass and strife?
Does not her wisdom and sympathy predominate over
malice and unto justice?
fa not Aunt Mary the soul of America?- -Selected.
No. 52
NEW COLLEGE
A NEW INDUSTRY
HEAD ELECTED
««N E W B E R G
Rev.
John D. M ill* of Council Billy Sullivan’»
Apple
Bluffs, Iowa, to Be Acting
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House Running Like Clock
President
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Work
Ever since' a leave of absence
It is an old saying that nothing?
was granted to President Penning- succeeds like succem and Billy Sul
tan the Pacific College board h o e , livan is demonstrating this truism
been on tbe outlook for h man to ; to a nicety in operating his se w
take hta place, but not'until Wed- apple, packing plant which he haw
nesday evening was tbe matter eft» established in the concrete blpelt
tied when a telegram was received building, formerly the sash and
announcing the acceptance of ftev. | door factory, located on the rall-
John D. „ Mills, of Connell Bluffs, road on North Main st/eet.
Iowa, with whom negotiations had ) He Is demonstrating, too, that
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¡apples of the very best quality mag
be grown
iwn in this section, tor thw
wagon loads of Grimes' Golden that
with Prof. F. W. PeriAo. After are coming in from hie West Cbe-
leaving college he was pM blpal of halem orchard to be packed fo r
Hesper Academy in ' ■ Kansas for shipment to Indianapolis are good
three years, where he made an ex enough for a king’s table— y e *
cellent record' as an executive and, even for tike table at the W hit*
teacher. Later he was pastor o f a House at tbe Nation’s Capital.
Kansas City church for these years,
Mr. Sullivan is just getting Mb'
going from there to Central City, plant Into good running order tSUT
Nebraska. He is clerk of Nebraska it Is an interesting sight to see thw
Yearly Meeting o f Frleate church apples going through the pro rise
and his home is In Nbjbracka. but of grading and packing, all o f whiel»
for the past two years he has been Is under the supervision of AJha
attending a Presbyterian Seminary H art' who represents the big buy
at Council Bluffs-, Iowa.
ing concern of Dan Wullle of Lon
, The only Newberg - people -who don and New York. In apeaktaff o f
know Mr. Mills personally are apples Mr. Hart says there ia noth
Prof! Perisho and Rev. Hlnshaw, ing to prevent growers from pro
both of whom speak In high terms ducing the beet of.. apples in this
of him and his work. The, date of section If they will apply the spray
his coming is not known but he is pump aa is required everywhere'ln
expected within a very short time. order to produce perfect fruit.
fn the interval the management
Mr. Sullivan has a well' earnest
of affairs at the college will be in record as a White Sox ball player
the hands of Prof. Perisho who is but he Is not resting on his laurels,
as anyone may easily learn. He la a
starting things o ff well.
hard worker and with the able as
sistance of Mra. Sullivan la in the
OLDEST PERSON IB YAMHILL
apple business to succeed. He act!—
COUBTY BUSIES OB TUESDAY
of apples will be put through thw
Lucinda Gilbert, of Grand Ronde, packing plant this season. A ear
was buried by Mr. Maey on Tues of Grimes’ Golden went out the
day. She was an Indian woman first of the week for Indianapolis,
born the year that a boat captain and others will follow in a few
was killed at Vancouver by being days? Later varieties will be conn
jammed in the ice. and from this ing in sufficient quantities to keep-
reckoning her age is figured as the plant going steadily through
103 years, $ months and i days. out the season.
The date of her birth is given as
January 15. ISIS. Sbc had lived
OBITUARY
at Grand Ronde 75 years, and had
been an Invalid from cancer of
Florence Kaufman Harris v i s
the face for 20 years .and confined ;born June 19. 1992. Was convert-
to her bed for most of that period. ed in revival services held at tho
Her father wae Tom Tomallie, of Friends church at * New Holland,
Vancouver, and she leaves t one Indiana, and united with the
daughter. Mrs. Josephine Shirley, of church at that time. She moved
Grand Ronde.
Funeral services from Wabashr Indiana, to Newberg.
were conducted by Father Felix In 1905 and was received by letter
Busher of the Grand Ronde mis- into tbe Friends church Auugst 7,
slon. with buria; at the Grand 1 1907. She was active \n Christian
Ronde cemetery
Telephone-Regie- I work until her last Illness.
ter.
She graduated from Pacific Col
lege in June. 1915. After two years
of successful teaching at Friends
RILEY EBTERTAIB-
Academy,
Greenieaf. Idaho, she
MEBT POSTPONED
was marled to Carl W. «a rris, o f
Melba, Idaho. November 14, *1917,
Owing to a severe cold and
where she resided until her last Ill
hoarsenees Mr. Macy will not be
ness.
able to give 'th e -Riley entertain
She departed this life at 2 a. m -
ment advertised for*tonight.
September 27. aged 27 years. S
It will probably be given on
months and 8 days.
She leave*
Tuesday night, October 14.
mourning behind, her husband,
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Carl Harris, her parents, Madison
OIL COLORED PHOTOGRAPHY
and Huida Kaufman, a sister, Mrs.
Lola Haworth, two brothers, Riley
For the third time in consecutive and Addison Kaufman, and many
years, premiums have come to New relatives and frlendB.
berg for Mrs. Hurlston’s pictures
The fun f * 1
t m held iw
which m i i i v shej iu Uf l lBd favor the Friends church Monday after
of Mr. Hollingsworth In his east noon at 3 o’clock and was conduct
window. One special one is in Mr. ed by Jesse and Mary E. K. Ed
Evans’ studio.
wards. Six young men who were-
Orders taken at either place.
formerly members of Mrs. Harris'
Sunday school class acted as pall
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gooee, a small animal that kills bearers.
Floral offerings were espectalTy
snakee, and a tiny deer. Some of
the missionaries saw a huge mon- j large and beantiful.
key in the woods near by, and told I
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us not to be frightened if we heard ; PARENT-TEA CHER ASS0
something jumping on the roof, for
CIATION MEETING
sometimes they perform »0.
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We broke up our little home on
The first meeting of ths Parsnt-
the 29th o t May. It Is a privilege Teacher Association will be held
Indeed to be here, and to realise next Tuesday afternoon at threw
that in the course of a short. time o ’clock at the grade building,
we shall he able to speak the lan- ( We ask for the presence of every
guage sufficiently to
be able to mother who cares for the welfare
give the life giving
message to of the school children.
We want
darkened hearts, over whom we gou to come and feel free to take
have yearned and longed to com -, part In theses meetings. The As-
mulncate the glad-, story.
soclatlon needs the help of every
F\ Luclle Jackson.
mother and
father to make New-
Buldana.. Berar, C. P.,
India. July berg schools ths very best In the
H.
1 county.
Marie K. Evans. Pres
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