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A w 1 Aurora Observer AURORA Published Every Thursday $1.25 a Year A U R O R A , M ARION COUNTY, OREGON. NOVEM BER 27, 1919. V O L . IX . PAVING COMPLETE HERE CITY HAS WORK TO DO! TEACHERS’ INSTITUTE THE NEW OVERLAND FOUR PUPILS STAND TEST WELL NO. 38 Know Organization Behind Your Car FREDERIKSON-ASKIN The county superintendent and his “ The character of the organization! A pretty home wedding took place The Overland 4’s, the new cars of light weight construction of which the supervisors recently visited many behind his car is of great importance to | las*; week Wednesday at the home of public has heard so much have been re schools of the county, and gave an ex- the. automobile owner” says Albert Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Askm at Needy, when their daughter Gladys became ceived at the Frank L. Miller Garage. anioation in the fundamentals of arith Shimmin of Shimmin Bros.Garage local “ Those who have inspected Overland metic. No warning ^vas given that the bride of Gordon Fredrikson, the a test was to be given. A large . dealer m Chevrolet passenger and com- 9on 0f Mr, and Mrs. Gust Fredrikson 4’s and have ridden in them declare the mercial cars. of Needy. The marriage ceremony was new type springs give more riding com percentage of the pnpiis male bette fort than any improvement since the than 80 per cent grades. “ Everyone knows that an automobile performed by Rev. H. Oi Cooper, of The following are the pupils of this introduction of pneumatic tires,” say? should be regarded as an investment— the Hubbard Methodist church. After Mr. Miller. The car is unusually grace- part of the county, who made 103 per the wedding dinner, following the cere ! that it should be bought with a view to j ful in body design and makes a splendid cent: mony, Mr. and Mrs, Frederidson left impression on those who see them. Donald:—Eldon Pendleton, Dorothy the return the purchaser will receive on f.,r a trip to Seaview, Washington, The springs, however, attract the Rj’&n, Joseph Evans, Ruth Yergen, his money. But that is not enough. taining wall has been put in and con j Upon their return,they will be at home Wealth. most attention, due to the new princi Celia Gleason, Alice Rich.Eiith Evans, siderable grading must be done to makej “ In order to make a really intelligent their friends on the groom’ s farm at it easy to get onto the pavement from j . There is no wealth but life. Life ple of suspension. They are cantilever AUen M filer, Alice Pendleton. investment, the investor should know i ^ ee ^‘ Butteville:—L e 1 a Arnold, James the street coming from the Butteville j including all its powers of love, oi I springs, of flexible three-point con Both the brine and goorri are well joy, and of admiration. That countrj not only the representative through! known> and re8pected in thi. struction. These springs give the new Fargo. direction. is the richest which nourishes thi Broadacres:—Myrtle Smith, Erich whom he buys his secureties.but should j section, and have a host of friends here Other grading will also be necessary | greatest number of noble and liappj Overland 4 that degree of riding com fort and security hitheto possible only Marx, Alfred Marx. at the Ziegler warehouse, the Sadler human beings.—Ruskin. find out how the enterprise represented '■ who wish them all the joys o f the wed- in high priced, heavier cars. The Geelan:—Leslie Briridenstine, Carle regards its obligations to the buying; ed state. corner, and at other places. springs, however, are only one of the Harle, Fred Bridenstipe, public and how it is equipped to carry i _________ MORE RED CROSS MEMBERS many features which back the claim St, Paul:—Bernita Ernst, Elvah out these obligations. Standard for Radium. Hindu Children Mechanics. “ All this is as true of automobiles as j Red Cross memberships still continue that the new Overland 4 sets a “ new RUikle, Ross Hughes, Ethel Kum- Scientists in Europe are trying to de Hindu children are remarkable for mir. it is of securities. In order to obtain termine and agree upon an interna to come. Dr. Giesy, chairman of the standard of riding comfort.” their precocity. Many of them are tional standard of strength and pur Aurora Auxiliary, reports the follow It is the “ spring-base” not the wheel the greatest satisfaction from an auto-j skilful workmen at an age when the ity for radium. base that gives this car its distinctive mobile, the purchaser should investi- j ing additional names: children of other nations are learning IN THE HOP WORLD gate the record of progress made by j the alphabet. A boy of seven may be Mrs. Eliza Kerr, Mrs. Peter J, Hunt, ease and comfort.. The springs on the Most of the transactions in hops are the leading automobile companies. Mrs. Heniy Kraus, Peter Hunt, and new car extent 15 inches behind the a skillful wood carver, while some oi CENSUS FACTS axles. Thus the car has an actual n6w between dealers, as the Oregon “ The money which the manufacturer i the handsomest fugs are woven by Sarah Shimmin. The first census was taken in 1790. This brings the Aurora total around spring base of 130 inches although the crop is practically out of first hands. is spending to increase facilities of his; children not yet in their teens. The Fourteenth Decennial census will be 100 memberships, which is about 50 per wheel base itself is only 100 inches. The price is stiff' quoted at 85 cents. business for insuring satisfaction is a j taken in January 1920. Each spring flexibly responds to its Tijere seems to be a demand for con sure sign of the kind of service that is i per cent of its war time strength. AN INVITATION The constitution of the United States task of keeping the body (and pas tracts, but the growers are loth to included with each car sold. requires a census to be taken every sengers) riding on a constantly even tie. up, The city council extends an invitation “ The greater the organization behind Good Test. ten years. About 650 people took the keel, Bobbing, side sways, and lurch California hop3 seem to be selling a car, the bigger its reputation, the j to all eletffric light and power users to Mrs. Lovejoy—-“Did the war benefit first census. The 1920 census will re ing are greatly lessened. The result is around 80 cents—a little below the Ore less it can afford to take the slightest meet the council and the eilectric light your husband any, Mrs. Newbride?’' quire 90,000. Mrs. Newbride—“Oh, yes. After hi? a roomy, easy riding car on a new type gon product. It is reported that there risk with the satisfaction of its custo- officials at the council rooms Monday Every census has disclosed the fact of springs so designed as to absorb the are only 4000 bales left in grower’s mers, aud the more its every effort w ill! evening, December 1 at 8 o ’ clock to that there are more men in the United life in the trenches he says he caD worst road shocks. hands in California, and 3800 bales are be devoted to fulfilling a high ideal of I discuss the matter of better light and stand housecleaning every week.” Stated than women. The Overland 4 has various other val pooled. The pool will not be placed on I service to them.” power service. uable features that impress those who th& market until January 1. inspect it as a car of distinctive com fort, economy, quality and convenience. BONDS CARRY The new touring car and roadsters sell * \ for $845 f . o. b. Toledo, Ohio. ’ ’ «The road bonds carried in Clackamas county Monday by a good majority, * Are scarce this year, nice assortment of articles have al estimated at about 1000 votes. Oregon REGULAR TOWN NOW ready arrived that make nice Christmas gifts,--appropriate, use gave a majority of 400 for the is- ful, and pleasing. Henry L. Bents of Aurora is regis 1 The districts north of the Clack tered at the Hotel Washington, Mr amas river lined up heavily against the Every stockman who has used it recognizes the high Boudoir Caps Bents reports that^jthe old town o f Efohds. • Tne vote in some of the pre- Ladies’ fancy silk and lace, in various colors, cheaper than value o f International Stockfood and “ More Milk” Aurora, which years ago was an eating fejynets neaf here was as follows: you can now buy the material alone. place for railroad passengers between- Tonic. These stock foods are best fo r hogs, sheep, fj-i \ . For '! Against Portland and Salem, is thriving like ^ P||8 fewA: L S c a r f an d C a p Sets - - - - - - 31'____ I ______ 48 cattle and horses. W e are oVer stocked with thèse green bay tree; The paving of the j Cabby_________ _____135 . ___----- ----- 65 Wool knit goods that make beautiful holiday gifts o f which goods and will sell them for £ few days longer at Pacific highway is making Aurora a Colton.--------------------- 97 A ..;— ----- -.3 both donor and recipient may be proud. regular place and automobiles get to Highland------ ----------- 50----- 1 .— 5 -the follow ing reduced prices. Misses Sweaters Aurora from Portland now in quicker L ib e r a l-.--.......... 2 5 ----------- — 24 In fancy colors and shades. All the go, and just the thing time than the old wood burners did on M acksburg.------ 2 7............. 99 Regular $4 pails f o r ______ for a Christmas Gift, — the Oregon & California railroad.— Molaila___ ___ _— --1-288______ 37 Oregonian. Needy___—-------- 1-----8 4 ...------------ 84 Children’s Hoods Regular $1.20 boxes fo r __ Union________ _- 9— 23 Most appropriate for the season and for a gift to the small W i l s o n v i l l e ____ -.58__ ___- ____ 33 • • But Father Can’t. ones—a cold weather present. W e have in a large supply o f the best rubber goods It has been our observation that Christmas Toys when a holiday comes around every SOLDIERS SEE GIANT CLOCK at the lowest prices consistent with quality goods. Some are already here, more are coming. Make your choice body takes advantage of it except now. those who need it the most. Massive Timepiece in House of Com The Christmas shopper who buys early this year is wise, for Don’t overlook our mail order plan. Write or Phone your order. mons Tower, Regarded as One of present stocks will soon go, and when sold out, there is no pros World's Best Timekeepers. TO ORGANIZE LEGION The next mail will bring what you want. pect of more. Save money and worry by buying now. It is repooted that a movement is un Fifty disabled soldiers, many of der way to , organize a post of the whom had lost a leg in the war and American Legion here at once. There wore an artificial one In its place, are about 125 ex-service men living in climbed the 360 steps of the House THE STORE OF MERIT Aurora or its mail routes and there is of Commons tower in London to study no reason why this place should not the mechanism of “Big Ben,” the have a good strong post. It will be a giant timepiece. The soldiers are being fine thing for the men, and a fine thing trained by the ministry of labor in for the town, for such an organization watch and clock repairing. A guide told the party that the is a big asset to any town—and every clock was designed by Lord Grim- town with men enough eligible should thorp. and was placed in the tower haye such a post. in 1895. It has been working ever The Aurora teachers all attended the Marion county teachers’ institute at Salem this week. Practically all the The paving of the Pacific Highway; teachers of the county were present. from Gervais lo Aurora,under the Hub-j An excellent program wa3 presented, er contract is practically completed, i and the institute is said to have been except the macadam shoulder on each; the best ever held in Marion county. aide of the 16 foot pavement. Work j The institute ended Wednesday night. in Aurora was finished yesterday. There will be no school however, on The city has considerable work to do ■ Friday as the teachers were granted to restore the streets to condition for 1 that'day as a part of the Thanksgiving travel on the sides. At the depot a re- i “ vacation” . Now HOLIDAY GOODS $3.00 90c WILL-SNYDER CO. AURORA DRUG STORE Maximum Economy Is the result of the Valve-In-Head motors used in Chevrolet Cars. The Valve-in-Head motor principle of construction does away with many parts. It eliminates all thosd” ex tra corner angles, and acts with a simple but positive directness. There is no waste whatever. Tlje gasolene vapor is introduced directly to the combustion chamber where the explosion takes place. The motor does its work with a sureness and steadiness that puts the driver at ease. The entire car is made on the same principle—good design, first class material, reliable mechanism, intrinsic worth, satisfy ing appearance. Ask lor a Demonstration They are now available Price $845 F. O. B. Aurora Shimmin Mrs. Wm, Schwader returned from Portland Tuesday. Mrs. H, L. Colvin. Mrs. Robert Col vin and Walter Colvin were here from Union Tuesday. Mr. and Mrs. A. B. Grim were here yesterday from Needy shopping at the i Aurora stores. Guy Ogle was up from Portland this week to visit his grandparents Mr. and I Mrs. Ed. Ogle. Mrs. Ira White \yent to Woodburn Tuesday to visit her parents Mr. and Mrs. G. U. McGuire. Mrs. Dewey Miller lost a black purse containing a $10 bill last \yeek. She offers a reward for its return. Mrs. E. E. Brett of. Hood River and Mrs. Ed.Vadnais of Portland and child ren, are visiting their parents JMr. and M rs. Chris Giesy. Mark Hungate, of the Union Flour ing Mills near Mulino has just pur chased a new Overland Four through the Molafia branch of the Frank L. Miller automobile agency. since, and is £till regarded as one of the best timekeepers in the world. The minute hand is 14 feet long and weighs 224 pounds, and the pendu lum, which requires two seconds to complete each swing,.' weighs 700 pounds. The bell which sounds the hours has a diameter of, nine feet, and weighs 1.4 tons, the weight of'the striking hammer being 766 pounds. An electric motor now winds the clock in 20 minutes. Formerly it took two men working three afternoons a week to complete the task. It Was His Only Complaint. Two weary tramps met after a lengthy separation and sat down to compare experiences. “ Have yer been to the front?” asked one. “Ain’t seen yer about late ly.” “I’ve had influenzy.” “Influenzy? What's that?" “Well I don’t know how I can ex actly explain it, but i-t takes all the fight out of yer. Yer feels sort of tired like. Don't seem to want to do anything only lie down and sleep.” “ Why I’ve had that disease for the last 2Q years!” exclaimed the first speaker; “but this is the first time I’ve heard its name.”—London Tit-Bits. James Mathewson of El Centro, Cali fornia is here visiting at the home of; Theodore Resch of Union won second S, F. Southard. He was but recently money at the International Live Stock discharged from the military service of Show, in the one-year-or oversow class, the United States. and the five-male-pigs-under-one-vear Miss Lenna Keyte was here for the class. He brought $30 in prize money. week end with her sister Mrs. G. R. An automobile went over the bank Watt. She returned Sunday to Wacon- Sunday night at the Jo3. Erbsland cor da where she is teaching. ner but did not turn over and no one Mrs., Zeno Schwab and children went was hurt. The autoi3ts roused ^A. C. to Gervais Tuesday to visit Mrs. Snyder from his bed to get out his Schwabs parents over Thanksgiving. team to pull them back onto the high way. Mr, Schwab joined them last uight. RIGHT NOW IS THE TIME For you to riiake your purchases for winter dress goods. Take advantage o f our stocks o f winter dress fabrics while the selections are good, the many shades and grades o f serges are especially desirable for Suits for winter season. Let us remind you that our silks arerightup to the second. For suits and waists, the patterns are beautiful. Lot of high class waists in Crepe de chines and Georgette Crepes just in. Surprisingly dow priced. One o f our recent arrivals—Ladies vel vet sport model hat. .Colors, black, Navy, and Beaver. Remember we carry a big stock fancy ribbons foa Holiday Season. of SADLER i KRAUS — ------- — THE BEST FOR THE PRICE-— ---------