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Aurora Observer ÀURRA Published E very Thursday $1.25 a Year AURORA, MARION CO U If, OREGON, JULY 12, 1917. VOL. VII. FALSE RUMOR EXCITES CITY AND GROWERS NUMBERS SALERS FEEL MORE ENCOURAGED ! , GIVEN CARDS KENNETH GRIM RETURNS ¡NEW TO FORESTRY SERVICE m H op dealers and growers appehr ---------- Kenneth B. Grimm has resigned as The draft rumor that became current postmaster at Hubbard and will return pch encouraged* encouraged * over ov The local exemption boards o f eveij|Pcn a few orders here Thursday night that Nos. 11, 17, | b i s work with the government in the county in the United States have g iv e ifm B Ef l Lfor spot *?ops f t 5J ® l j § 29, 62, and 67 had been drafted was, o f j Forestry Service. He will be associa- . . . fen though there has been little mter- course a fake report pure and simple. I ted with his former chief Mr. Wicker- new serial numbers to all registratiorj in the new crop to date# The price Southern Oregon j cards within their counties. Thesd ered gives little encouragement, but It was telephoned here from Woodburn I sham and will go new numbers do not correspond to thefi; fact that orders come in at all which received it from Portland. It j ^or a time, had been wired a Portland firm from I ^ r- Grimm has not liked the indoor numbers given the registration cards] ¡es promise that future orders may Salt Lake. In giving the numbers o f j work as postmaster and his resignation ion a better basis. With the pro- made out June 5. The new numbers! those alleged to have been called up for roQuested an early acceptance. It is vition question finally disposed of by draft the report carried the supposed I probable that his successor will be for those who registered in the Aurora, tigress, conditions may clear up information that these numbers applied j chosen under a competitive examination Butteville, Champoeg and Donald pre- ffictently to establish this year’s busi to every precinct in the United States. as a^ postmasters are now under the cints are as follows: es <sri a firmer basis. The beer busi Aurora As a matter o f fact precinct numbers civil service. Mr. Grim has* smashed es is good in the east, and hop stocks are not used in making the draft, new I smithereens the age-old theory that 1. Leonard A. Askins, Aurora. reserve are believed to be light. serial numbers having been given the j postmasters never resign. He has 2. Daniel L. Anderson, Aurora. e.se conditions, rather than prevail- registration cards by the Exemption j many friends here who wjish him suc- 3. Carl G. Beck, Aurora, R. F. D. 3. l prices are the grounds for optimism cess in his return to the Forestry Ser- 4. Paul M. Blaschke, Aurora. at dealers and growers feel at the Boards. 5. Walter S. Cammack, Aurora. esent moment. The fake numbers reported drawn I vice. 6. Elmer M. Clemens, Aurora, R. 3. came to Portland in a telegram at | 7. Elmer W. Deetz, Aurora, R. 2. { 10:30 a. m. Thursday and by Thursday 8. Melvin E. Dick, Hubbard, R. 2. night had spead all over the state. The BANKERS MEET IN AURORA MLLER FAMILY RE-UNION 9. Lynn E. Eberman, Aurora. names thus falsely rumored as drawn J 10. Albert W. Ehlen, Aurora. here were those o f Guy N. Hickok, A. R. Eisner Route 3, Russell B. Sykes The bankers o f north Marion county 11. Albert R. Eisner, Aurora, R. 3. j Foi the first time in more than ten Route 5 / Elmer F. Lathrop (registered j and the adjacent parts o f Clackamas 12. John A. Fosmark, Aurora. ears|the Geo. Miller home was the 13. Alvin G. Fry, Hubbard, R. 1. by card) and Philip H.Norman,Route 5. cent test Sunday o f a family re-union county met here Friday, at the I. O. O. 14. William C. Fry, Hubbard. The orignator o f this false report t wH<;h every member o f the family probably did not know that under the ' F. Hall to discuss matters o f mutual 15. Binger H. Giesy, Hubbard, R. 2. i.as »resent, the eons having been away 16. William A. Giesy, Aurora. j concern to those present. It is aimed espionage law passed by Congress and r*Ti home for several years. James effective on June 15, any person who to establish certain uniformities in 17. Guy N. Hickok, Aurora. lillci>and Alvin Miller are now travel gives out false information obviously banking customs and practices for the 18. Russell O. Higginbothan, Aurora. og in ..the employ o f the Ellison-White 19. Felix Isaacson, Aurora. intended to hamper military operations hautauqua company, and George Miller benefits o f the banks and their patrons. 20. Fred M. Keil, Aurora, R. 5. is subject on conviction, to $10,000 fine fid Andrew Miller, two younger sons, After the meeting Mesdames B. F. and 20 years’ imprisonment. s*e working in Portland, one for the P. Giesy, G. N. Hie kok and Edgar T. (Continued on page 3) fj. L, & Co. and the other for the O. W. Pierce served a luncheon to the visitors I. & N. Co., in the general freight NAVY WANTS READING M AH ER in the dining room o f the lodge hall. REBEKAHS INSTALL OFFICERS oUce.} The day was a happy and mem orable jone, those present being Mr. and The bankers present were F. E. Cal- ind Mts. Geo. Miller, and four sons, listerof the Coolidge & McClaine Bank, Bont throw away your mazazines. Western Hope Rebekah Lodge No. ,ames, Alvin, George and Andrew, and Silverton; J. W. Hyatt o f the Peoples Save them for the boys in the navy 125, o f Aurora installed its officers for daughter Mrs. Ida C. Askin and her Bank, Silverton; J.J. Keber o f the Ivlt. husband Geo. Askin Jr., and the Misses where reading matter is hard to get. Angel State Bank; J. M. Poorman of the next term July 7. The foliowingj Mary, Tillie and Katie Giesy, Teddy I f you don’ t know how or where to send j the Bank o f Woodburn; N. A. Ilafford were installed: Elsie Wiegand, N. G.j RoOsevelt Giesy, and Miss Louisa Miller. them bring them to the Observer office, of the Security State Bank o f Wood- Rose Damm, V. G. Jessie Gray, S eci The sons were here for the day only, and they will be forwarded to their burn; C. J. Espy o f the First State retary. Cathareine Zimmerman,Treas and all have returned to their work. proper destination. The kind the boys Bank o f Donald; and H. B. Evans of urer. Mrs. Anna Brewer, R. S. N. Gl want most are magazines with stories The First National Bank o f Canby; and Lela Tucker, L. S. N. G. Sarah Jesse] and articles that do not p ertain par Dr. B. F. Giesy, Guy N. Hickok and R. S, V. G. Andrey Sweet, L. S. V.G., b ' M n e e r s BEGIN W ORK ticularly to war. MriS'Ji E. T. Pierce,of the Aurora State Bank. Cordia . W iega n d ,, C on d u ctor. M a r k i n g ROAD GRADES Victor B e rg , Warden. Mrs.4 Hünty f t 1 f 'y 1YÏARÏ Beck, Inside Guardian. Mrs. C. Outside Guardian. Mrs. E. G. Car A. party of state highway surveyors penter, Chaplain* Mrs. M. E. Phillips was installed as Past Noble Grand, and have been working out o f Aurora in Clackamas county this week establish Phil Tucker as Drill Master. ing grades for the hard surfacing of THE RELIABLE MERCHANDISE STORE the Pacific Highway,five miles o f which 1898 Established will be built on each side o f Aurora in THE PENNIES IN THE BOX both Marion and Clackamas county. I ’m Uncle Sam’s most favored pet, There are six men in the party. They I ’m hearty and I ’m hale; make their headquarters at the Aurora I ’ve nothing in this world to do hotel. Looking over the route locally, But glide ‘round with the mail a change from route on third street is But one thing almost breaks my heart suggested to a wide double curve on And my nervous system shocks; Fourth street, in order to eliminate the It’s the everlasting pennies dangerous turns at the H. L, Bent’s That I ’m fishing from the box. corner. I carry stamps and envelopes, Bids for the 10 miles o f pavement I handle a complete stock of Mason and Economy And postal cards and such; mentioned above will be opened July Fruit Jars, Jar Caps, Jar Rubbers,Jelly Glasses,Etc. And I would tike to sell a few — 20, and work will probably begin at ‘Twould please me very much. once. Do not pass up my new stock of white But a man can’ t sell unless you buy, and black canvas rubber soled tennis No matter how he talks; YODER. So I have to keep on diving Shoes. Just the thing for tennis play After the pennies in the box. ing and outing purposes. Alfred Olsen celebrated the fourth in It’s alright in the springtime, Silverton. July Styles “ New Idea Patterns” just in, will Or when summer breezes blow; Fred Watson and wife have returned But a different proposition have new styles every month. The monthly pat from a two weeks visit in Seattle. When it’s thirty-two below; tern sheets free to you at the “ take one” counter. T. H. Sconce spent the week end When all your fingers and your toes visiting his son and daughter in Port Are frozen hard as rocks. Patterns only 10c and 15c land. It's most anything but funny Scratching pennies from the box. Will Yoder and wife have returned CONSTABLES DON’T LIKE GOVERNOR WILL SPEAK W. A L JONES’ DOG LAW AT DONALD CLUB RALLY Various county constables declare Donald will have an industrial club they will resign rather th an enforce the rally at that place August9. All boys’ dog license law passed by the late lam and girls’ industrial clubs in north Mar ented legislature at the instance of W. ion county will be invited to attend. Al. Jones, representative from Marion Governor Withycombe will speak in county. They say the law provides for Cone’s Grove near the town at 10 a.m., everything but the power to collect and a basket dinner will be served at from the owner o f the dog and provides noon. Races and other sports are for penalty for all officers who do not scheduled for the afternoon, and a big obey the various sections. crowd is expected to attend. J. P. Fel Constable Simeral of Silverton went ler, G. A. Cone and O. O. Freerpan are to Salem Monday to tender his resigna the members o f the committee in tion and constable Varney o f Salem has charge o f the affair. declared he will collect no more license money. Constable DeSart o f Donald went to Salem Monday to resign rather Ed. B. Miller was an Albany visitor than enforce this law, and it is said this week. that the Gervais constable will also Hog prices on the Portland market resign. Constable K i n z e r of the Aur this week advanced to $16—a 40 cent ora district gives notice that he will increase over last week. The bulk o f collect, and gives dog owners until July the hogs sold at $15.85 to $16.00. Spring 20 to dig up. Until the courts decide lambs are worth $12.25 to $12.75, if otherwise, it will be a matter o f “ safe choice grades. ty first’ ’ to pay up on time. Ivan Dimick, Art Artus and Frank TWENTY-FIVE YEARS AGO Items Reprinted From“The Three Sis ters” Published at Barlow 25 Years Ago. The telephone line from Barlow to Miramente Farm is now in good work ing ofder. Carl Muecke is the projector and builder. The weather for the last Week has been delightful. The hop crop is com ing on rapidly with every prospect for big crop, and it now appears that good prices are fairly certain. At least a Wm. Grim (Ranch Bill), S. B. Fay, few contracts have been made at 17.$ Dolph Woolworth and Thurston Grimm cents. (Butteville). passed through Aurora on the 26th en- J.R. Kenyon was very agreeable sur route to the Cascades on a general prised on Saturday night, July 1st, by prospecting trip. the Butteville brass band and a circle The city “ dads” , enployed several o f friends. The occasion was an en teams grading second street last week joyable one,refreshments and ice cream preparatory, to building “ a long needed being servbd at a latq • hour. It waq necessity, ** a lót o f sioewa.ik*,a jtofee oT Miv iffSnyoA’ s 56'th birthday and his Chinamen are at work removing the many friends joip in wishing him many stumps in the streets. (Aurora). returns o f the same. (Butteville). Sili icate of Sc)da ED Canning Season Preserve Your Eggs HAS ARRIVED LADIES’ □ CHILDREN’S APPAREL □ Our line of ladies’ muslin underwear and night gowns and the attractive prices at which they are offered will interest every lady who sees them. LADIES’ BUNGALOW APRONS AND DRESS APRONS, (which are on display in our show windows) and the children’s * gingham dresses are other interesting and attractive articles in ladies and children’s apparel that we offer. These complete and up-to-date lines are simply typical of our stock in every department, which we cordially invite you to inspect. W1LL-SNYDER CO. THK STORE OF MERIT And now, quite confidentially, I ’ ll tell you something more; A rural carrier (way out west) Forgot himself and swore; Says he: “ I can stand the snow dritfs, I can stand the frozen locks; But blast the measly pennies In the blasted measly box.” When the “ roll is called up yonder,” And we shall gather there, They wouldn’ t let a mail man in I f they knew he learned to swear; If you Want St. Peter to open the gate When your rural carrier knocks Buy stamps and don’ t be guilty Of putting pennies in the box. from a nine months motor trip in Cali fornia. Friend Hart, wife and daughter Florence motored to Salem Sunday morning. v Mrs. Moritz Gottwald Sr. visited her new grandson in Portland several days last week. G. A. Wyland and wif^, L. B: Yoder and wife and children and Mrs. T. H. Sconce motored to Gladstone the 4th. G. A. Wyland and wife, accompan ied by Ruth Widstrand and Joe Gott wald motored up the Columbia Highway Thursday. Mrs. Dodds o f Salem gave a very interesting talk at the Smyrna church Among those motoring into town Sat Sunday afternoon o f her travels in urday evening were Major and Mrs. foreign lands and her collection of an Moshberger o f Woodburn, Mr. and tiques were very interesting. Mrs. F. S. Yergen of the White school district, and the Oglesby Bros., of Marks Prairie. John Murray and W. R. McKay made Mr. and Mrs. B. R. Wolfer and Mr. a trip to Washington county recently to and Mrs. W. H. Jackson made a trip to adjust a fire lpss for the Farmer’s Fire the coast recently at Pacific City. While Relief Association of Butteville. there Gene Garrett captured a big sea- A hen at the Muecke farm has adop lion weighing nearly a ton and half. ted a litter o f young kittens as her Mrs. Diana McDonald and her grand own, making a nest in the box where daughter Miss Nancy McDonald came up the kittens were b°rn> and crowding from Portland Saturday to visit Mrs. out the mother-puss. It is an amusing McDonald’s sister Mis. J.S. Vandeleur. sight to see the old hen brooding the Miss McDonald returned to Portland kittens which stick their heads out Monday but Mrs. McDonald will remaim through the feather’ s o f their foster for a week. mother. McCracken left Monday afternoon by automobile for Pacific City, Tillamook county, moving the goods of the latter who will remain there two or three months for the fishing season, where he will work in connection with Gene Garrett, who has 'been at Pacific City for some time. Messrs. Dimick and Artus returned late Tuesday night after a day’s good fishing. Henry Hurst killed a rattlesnake this week, which measured three feet and had six rattles. It was on the railroad track near the mill. A. H. GIESY EE NO. 18 NOW For Winter Use AURORA DRUG STORE AURORA, OREGON I*.' ----------------------- ----------------------- ----—---- -------- Yes Gentlemen We Have You will find them in our men’s furnishings de partment. The seasons latest in s p o r t sh irts for men and boys—soft front shirts, french cuffs—styles that are correct in golf and Negliges ,soft colars. Sox in black, white and tan, porus kint and Balbrigan union a n d two-piece suits, Fourinhand Windsor and Club ties. A wide variety of summer hats—Straws, Pana mas, Silk sport hats and stout cloth h a t s for knock-about use. Don’t forget the SHOES for SUMMER are HERE too. Also Tennis shoes for EVERYBODY. SADLER S KRAUS -THE BEST FOR THE PRICE----------------