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About Central Point herald. (Central Point, Or.) 1906-1917 | View Entire Issue (May 22, 1913)
T H F W F R A i n Oregun Historical Society DO YOU SU PPO RT TH E H E R A LD ? 1/ not, why not? E s t a b l is h e d A p r il 26, 1906 WATER SUPPLY IS LIMITED C entral P oint C e n t r a l P o in t . J a c k so n C o u n t y , O r e g o n , GOV. JOHNSON SIGNS LAND BILL Evd Norcross Graduates T hursday , herald M a y 22. SCHOOLS CLOSE THIS WEEK 191,1 A G A ÍL SCHOOL GIVES PROGRAM ('{MIRAI I’llIM ADVAMAOIS Ideal Climate Marvelous Fruit Section Beautifully Situateti Modern Convenience« I N V E S T I G A I V o lum e E ig h t N K umber Memorial Day Cards have been received in the city The hallowed custom o f decorating Three Elements Likely to Invoke Ref announcing the commencement week I Closing Exercises Draw large AuJi- w ith flowers, symbols o f love and grati exercises at the Southern Seminary o f tude, the graves o f the departed heroes erendum—Operative Aug. 10 erne Much ^ ‘ ‘ : C!._....... Buena Vista, Virgina, which will be whoso gallantly and fearlessly gave up held May 22 to 26. The graduating their lives for the perpetuity of the Sacramento.—California's alien land Accident to Pump SunJay Morning bill was signed by Governor Johnson class numbers twenty-two names and Grddudtion T xercises lor Senior ( Idvs Saturday evening last was the date grandest country on the face o f the ! set for the closing exercises o f the among those in the literary course is against the protests of Japan and the In Central Hall Tonight school year at the Agate school house earth, has made Memorial Day one of Puts Water at Low Tide. Miss Eva Norcross o f this city who has representations of President Wilson and that there is a great deal o f inter- sacred memories and cherished affec been taking the work at the college An accident at the city pumping and his personal envoy, Secretary Bry the past term. Her many friends here I est shown in the school work by resi- tions, and to enable its utdversal ob CLASS PLAY IKIDAY EVENING { dents of that district is dearly shown servance the highest legislative b. dies plant early Sunday morning which pre an. The governor signed the bill and will be pleased to know that her work in our country recognize the ;’,0th day vented the pumping o f water into the 90 days after the adjournment of the has been so successful. Cast of Characters for "A Night O ff” by the large attendance and the lively o f May as a day for ail our people to i interest displayed by all present. Ar- pressure tank cut off the water supply legislature, which will be August 10, Miss Norcross is expected home soon As to be Shown at Opera House ’ rangements had been made to accomo- lay sside other cares and duties and during the day and left the system in a the act becomes operative. after the closing exercises and will Within California the act has en rather crippled condition for two or , date seats for an extra large attend pay homage to our honored dead, and probably arrive about the first o f June. This week marks the closing o f the ance and it had been estimated by that there may be no shir or blemish three days until repairs could be ob countered triple hostility which may delay its actuality until November, local schools for the customary three those in charge of the preparations cast on the patriotism or civic pride of tained from San Francisco. Ensley-Henderson months Summer vacation and with the that 200 could be comfortably seated our fair city's name. I suggest that all The tank was about half full of 1913. In the first place, the demo water at the time the accident occurred crats opposed state legislation at this Miss Margaret Ensley, eldest daugh preparations for graduation exerci-es. in the building on that evening. While our merchants close their respective and to keep this amount for use in case time, as a matter of party regularity. ter of Mr. and Mrs. Ensley, was mar- ! the high school play, and the examin- the weather was not at all favorable, places o f business on that day, or at The Asiatic Exclusion League, an ried to E. E. Henderson of Portland a l'ons attending the last days of s hool there being every indication o f rain least during the hours o f the public o f file the connection with the city mains was at once cut off until some organization of which the president Tuesday in the presence of only the im the week has been a strenuous one for which later made good the prediction exercises in the opera house. XV. A. I'uwley, Mayor. plan could be worked out to remedy the Is Olaf Tveitmoe, recently convicted mediate relatives and near friends of teachers and pupils and without doubt in a gentle shower, the house was, trouble. Arrangements were made for ° f complicity in the national dynamite the contracting parties, the marriage they will all welcome the vacation tilled to its capacity with friends o f the direct pump connection with the mains blot originating in lndianapoUs. an being a complete surprise to their period. school, teachers, pupils, and patrons of Oregon’ s lure Brings The graduating class o f the high the district. and a limited supply o f water was nounced that it would Invoke the ref friends. llig Educators West. Very nicely curried out, too, was the given customers Monday morning by erendum purely because It opposes the The bride is one o f the most popular school for this term numbers eight, six bill as faint-hearted. young ladies and two gentlemen ns The procurement o f Dr. F. H. Hay appropriate program which hail been this plan. young ladies o f the city and has made Thirdly, the powerful Panama-Pa The accident caused a delay in the h.T home here for a number o f years. fallows, Martena Neal, Louise Ellcstad, prepared fur the entertainment o f the ward, Inspector of Public Schools of work on the new well which had been cific International Exposition com Mr. Henderson is a Portland citizen and Audrey Homes, Bertha Martin, Ina visitors and a great deal o f credit is London, and Doctor P. P. t laxton. pany, backed by many chambers of dug to a depth of twenty-five feet and is a cousin o f Guy Tex, our popular Austin and Hazel Knackstedt, Merritt due Professor Shinn, hi. assistants the United States Commissioner o f odtiea- commerce, has placed Itself on record Misses N ilon and Aitkin, those who i 6on, as lecturers at tiio Educational which already shows indications of sup postmaster and has visited In the city Merriman and Hi nry Freeman. in opposition to the bill on the ground The first o f the exercises for the class took part in the program, and the Conference which is to bo one of the plying a good quantity of water. It is occasionally. He now takes away from that it is a violation of faith. planned to dig down fifty feet and then the city one o f its fairest daughters. took place Sunday evening at the school board and pupils generally of features o f the coming session o f Sum tunnel a connection with the old well Mr. and Mrs. Henderson have the Methodist church when Rev. H. N. the Agate school for their enterprise mer School at the University o f Ore gon, has insured the making o f the which will give a large reservoir for JAPAN STILL SHOWS FAITH very best wishes o f a host o f friends Aldrich delivered the baccalaureate in social work. The school year in the Agate district week beginning July 21 a notable one water storage as well as considerable here who will be glad of the happiness sermon for the class. The church was appropriately decorated with flowers lias been a very successful one, we in the educational history o f the state. extra surface to draw from. There Likelihood of Estrangement of Peo- that comes to them. pies, However, Admitted. anil the class colors. The high school understand, from all points o f view and An unusually distinguished faculty lias seems little doubt but that when the chorus assisted by R. VV. Eldon furn a causal visitor to the scene of Satur been procured for the Summer School. Tokio.— Faith In the American peo- improvements are finished there will be Borah May Be President. The address day evening's entertainment could not Many eastern educators of national amply water supply for the city for pie to see that justice is done the New York.— Harper's Weekly makes ished the vocal music. as given by Rev. Aldrich was most in but have been struck w ith the evidence reputation enjoy visiting the XV’ost for Japanese is the dominating note in the following editorial forecast: many years to come. Two towers are being p.ut up over the discussion of the California alien "W e predict that the next republican teresting to all present as well as to of interest and appreciation o f good the summer, it is duo to this lure o f the wells to aid in making repairs to land ownership legislation. candidate for president of the United the graduates anil the line o f thought school work which was shown in that I 9>e Oregon country that so many noted War talk is denounced as ridiculous States will be William E. Borah of expressed in ibis sermon should prove gathering; with the d e e p interest the | men have been procured, the pumps and well equipment and A recent “ popularity election” In Id o f considerable real worth to these educators were taking in Ilnur work; making it possible to hoist the pipes and only calculated to embarrass the Idaho." by the senior class at Princeton Uni and pumps to the surface with con two governments, which are laboring More than a year before Woodrow young people who are just finishing with tin1 zest whii b tin* pupils put into siderable less work and expense than for a peaceful settlement by diploma Wilson's nomination Harper’s made a their high school work. The capacity their efforts and the general trend to versity declared that Stockton Axson, professor o f literature, was regarili d has formerly been the case when oc cy. similar prediction, which fact is re of the church was taxed to its utmost ward advancement in the betterment casion called for repairs to the ma It is conceded, however, that failure ferred to editorially by the New York to accommodate seating room for tin o f school conditions. 11 all spoke well by the students its the most |«ipulnr large number who were present. for the country schools o f the valley member of the faculty of that institu on the part of the Americans to re Sun. chines. This evening, Thursday, May 22, in generally anil the Agate school espe tion. spond to the Japanese appeal for a dis Prof. Axson, who is a brother-in- continuance of the alleged discrimin Cuban Makes Flight Across Strait. Central Hall the class will give the cially. It goes far to impress one with Annual Rose Festival. ation would be likely to lead to some Havana.— Domingo Rosillo, the Cu usual commencement program which the spirit o f progressiveness in school law o f President Woodrow Wilson, will Portland’s annual Rose Festival this estrangement of the peoples. The Jap ban aviator, made the first flight ever will he free to all who are interested in work in the rural districts. It gives give courses in literature throughout year will be bigger than ever ami prep anese public generally is convinced accomplished by a Cuban airman the school and in this particular das credit to the school hoard and the peo the Summer Session at Eugene. arations are now in full swing to en that the land bill is a racial and not across the Florida Straits from shore o f graduates. A very nice program of ple f that district in their efforts to tertain the thousands of visitors to the the standards of the very Boys ( unip School an economic measure and hence a to shore. He started from Key West, Vocal and instrumental music w ith short keep U|> city at that time. The dates are June blow to national pride, and the people making the passage to Havana of 90 addresses by prominent men has been best. 9 to 14 and during that period Rex Al 0 . A. G. June lti-2 7 The neat little school building at feel that the world must be taught miles in 2 hours and 25 minutes. arranged. There will be no orations or Oregonus, the merry monarch who the necessity of equal treatment for essays by the graduates, we understand. Agate and tIn* well kept school grounds A cump o f 100 boys 12 to 16 years owes allegiance to but one superior, the whites and non whites. Cynamite Cruiser Rent by Torpedo. Porter J. Neff of Medford lias promised U ive - a favorable impie ion on every old, each u representative of an Oregon the Oregon rose, will rule the city and Newport, R. I.— The torpedo boat to lie present and give an address. observant passerby. A visit to such public school, will be established at its people. A number of Russian families are Vesuvius was struck by one of its The diplomas will be presented by the an entertainment as was given for the the Oregon Agricultural College camp Big delegations are coming from expected to arrive soon to locate on own torpedoes and was beached on president o f the school board anil the closing school work there cnchances us June 16, to continue to June 27. The other Coast cities. Special trains have lands of the Klamath country. The Hope Island, Narragansett Bay, when graduates accorded the honor their such an tmpri ssion to a considerable object is to furnish in the summer ses been routed here for the week from a leaders of the colony took options on the lives of those on board seemed in- work has well earned. extent. To meet the teachers and note sion some practical instruction in agri number o f points and the hospitality of several hundred acres. The first fam periled by the waters which rushed la Friday evening the class play will bt their enthusiasm in the work they are culture anil manual training lor the the city will be extended to all visitors. ilies to locate have arrived and are through a two-inch hole astern. staged at the opera house under tin doing takes nothing from it. To spend boys, to help eradicate the old notion Revels, gorgeous parades, beautiful making an exhaustive investigation management o f the senior class anil an hour or so in the midst o f parents that any manual labor is neeessarily pageants, races, concerts, electric dis of the lands before making permanent While in Medford Monday evening from the cast o f characters as adver and pupils vitally interested in their uninteresting and unintelligent. plays and special fntertainments will selections. with the Buick car W alter Hawk and tised as well as the outline of the piece own institution is good for anyone who “ The skilled hand must be directed occupy the week. The best Festival in W. L. Snider and son of Stella, Court Hall collided with their machines, it promises to be one o f the best enter appreciates contact with people who by the highly trained brain, and it the history o f Portland is promised. Wash., have purchased the old Palm the Hawk car receiving the worst tuinments we have had. Prof. Green- do things. Therefore we say much must be recognized that only those who mill property at Clatskanie, recently swashing up. W alter had just let his leaf is directing the actors in their dif credit to all the people of the Agate can build ideals which will arouse all Mrs. W. G. Walker and Mrs. C. W. burned, of the Rose City Lumber and mother and sister out of the car and ferent parts and this gives every assur school district and in just proportion the energy and ambition o f which their Livesay and two sons o f Woodburn, Shingle company, of Portland, and he with Hugo Lang started up the ance that the entire play will be Well more to those who were instrumental natures are capable, can lie truly Oregon, came Tuesday for a visit at will at once begin the work of clearing street in the car when in rounding a performed. They have all been work in arranging and carrying out that ex- happy in any occupation or profe sion, ” the A. C. Walker home north o f the away the debris preparatory to erec corner the Hall machine struck them. ing hard to make the show the succès cclli lit entertainment which must needs says Prof E. I). Kessler, director o f city. Mrs. Livesay and Mr. Walker tion of a shingle mill, which It .a No one was hurt and except for some it should he and they are deserving ol work for the good o f the interest in the the summer session. are brother and sister and Mrs. W. G. planned to have in operation in the damage to the Hawk automobile the most liberal patronage. This tin > school and educational matters general Although five hours a day will be early fall. nothing very serious resulted. Walker is their mother. given to study, most o f the work w ill will undoubtedly be accorded. The •y. We are told that some exceptional be in the fields and orchards, gardens, proceeds o f the entertainment will g o to defray the expense o f the graduation ly records were made during the school barns, greenhouses and shops, and the exercises and other incidental outlay year in different classes for high rest of the time will be given to ath the class as a whole has been to. The standings, as in the algebra class where letics and other recreation in the witn- play is a four act comedy and requires every rm mber passed with perfect ming tank, gymnasium, at Id tic field, eleven persons in the parts. It is full credits o f 100. In other classes, too, camp and in crosscountry trips, always of fun and w ill cause you many a laugh. we understand, efficiency is generally accompanied by a camp “ proctor” fri in the faculty. The admission price is reasonable and noted. A similar course in home economics your seat will be reserved for you at There has been some agitation, it is Sam Moore’s confectionery. Follow rumored, o f discontinuing the high for girls will be given at tin same time. ing is the cast of characters: school work in the Agate district but Girls o f 15 years nr more will be housed Justinian Babbitt, Professor o f An such a step seems to meet only with in the girls’ dormitory in charge of it cient History in the Camptown Uni opposition by most o f those concern special matron who will aim to impress versity..................Merritt Merriman ed and it is hardly likely the progres them with the dignity, beauty and rc- Harry Damask, his son-in-law sive men o f the district will |>criiiit sponsibility o f womanhood. The wi rk in cooking, sewing, basketry and other ................................. Clifford liatlielu such a sacrifice to take place. household arts will lie adapted to ti u Jack Mulberry, in pursuit of fortune, In the program given all parts were students. under the name of Chumley.......... well performed and in the farce “ The . Clcll McCredie j Cabl)a(?e H|„ School,” the "peace Lord Mulberry, in pursuit of Jack Anderson Wins Over Mjndot Drill” and Un school song "Saluting x ï \Y i \ X? % Fruit Sugar Fred Taylor ( specially good work was Marcus Brutis Snap, in pursuit of fame noticable. Following is the program and fortune, under various legiti as rendered and it was all good; mate aliases Henry Freeman Instrumental music . .. .Tarbell Bros. fowl, usher at the Univer it y ........ 'Dialogue "T h e Cabbage Hill School.” ...................................... Glenn Pierce Instrumental Music........ Tarbell Bros. Mrs. Zantippa Babbitt, profe- or of j Peace Drill ........................................... conjugal management in the profes Recitation....................Erma Hamilton sors’ household Audrey Holmes ' Song .............................. Nita Johnson Nisbe, the youngest imp of the house Recitation................... “ McLain's Child hold .................... I/ouise Kllestad Mil<Jred S a w y e r Angelica Damask, the | Idest............ Song Marjory Niles and Fay Beebe $5.40 Per Sack ‘ The Old Reliable” GRANFILI. & ROBNETT. h* 4 4 é 4 Sé 4 \ 9 4 4 4 4 W 4 W 4 % ....................................... ( 'euy ]e BOM r M Recitation....................Robert Castor Susan, the "brassiest” Martcrji Neal Instrumental Music........ Tarbell Bros. Maria, servant at Dama-k - Recitation ''Aunt Hannah’s la tter.” ............................... Bertha Martin Hazel Beebe. Presentation o f prizes. Our schools have made splendid pro "Saluting the Flag” gress during the school year just pH*t Song by school and in the closing exerci-es o f the senior class of '13 we should not allow lh*- students iif the ( 'entrai Point schools our interest to fag or fail to show our in succeeding years. It is fortunate ■leep appreciation of the efforts of they could be put in at the time they students and instructors. We ail o f us were and it wat indeed fortunate that understand that our -rhoois are our such efficient teachers in music, domes most important factor from many view tic - ¡enee arid manual training could points and yet far too many of us are he secured under the circumstances. slow in expressing our appreciation of We is-lieve that the board, the teachers worl well performed. aid the pupil" o f the (Central Point New departments in the course of schoi Is de -rv e a word o f appreciation study have been added tins year which from the rest of us for their work dur- iay the foundation for great benefit to ing the term just closed. Hud Anderson has advanced anotl« r step in his progress toward pugilistic fame by defeating Joe Mandot at I < h A ngeles Tuesday night. Ander on 1i d little trouble in handling bis man ir d hail the better of the contest from the start. Mandot gamely hung on ui til the twelfth round when Referee K\ton stopped the uneven tight by dollar i g Hud the winner. Notice to Owners of Cemetery lots A call is issued for all those who own lots in the Central Point cemetery to meet Saturday, May 21 to do what work is needed to put the different h ts and the general grounds in appropr te condition for Peroration day. 'I bis is an important duty and should t ot be neglected. Prof. Thomas Shaw, agric dfur f f«.r the Great Northern Railway, has In rn engaged by the Hill tin* s in Oregon to give a series o f lecture in tl (¡tit s and towns al mg th* k roads. If«* w ill talk to farmer« at th< differ« i t |*oints along the Hill lineup the Deschutes river, ending his trip in that section the Udt of th * we• k.