Vol. XII
EGON, JANUARY io,
1900
effort to*keep it down. When the vessel
encountered the swell on the bar things
Leiran to look serious, for in about fifteen
< I began
minutes the water increased eighteen
inches. It was an anxious time for those
on board, for it was not known how
soon the water would put the fires out,
and in that case there was a possibility
of the vessel foundering. The engines
were worked up to their full capacity and
she reached Garibaldi none too soon for
the passengers. Her cargo was imme
diately discharged and the vessel will be
run on the mud Hats to (ascertain what
damage was done to her hull.
COOPTO VEj3 II
Have no Superior in any Market
F U Lt Lt LxlNE OF
GUNS AND AMUNITION
We are Leaders in our line
WAGONS,
PLOWS, and
AGRICULTURAL IMPLEMENTS
Hardware, Tinware and Builders’ Supplies.
Doors, Windows and G-lass.
Bank
Paints, Oils,
Tillamook, Oregon
about the Headlight, hut now that he
All should admit that the letters of
has started in to malign Cot ¡ressman thanks sent to Congressman Tongue for
Tongue and his personal and political his interest in behalf of Tillamook coun
Dr. Wise, resident dentist.
*
Representative B. L. Eddy left on Mon I friends, it should be an eye-opener to ty were to show the people’s apprecia
I those who have boosted the littlest man tion of bis efforts, for this was a compli
day for Salem.
in Tillamook with political patronage to ment the citizens owed the congressman,
Born, on the 7th inst., to the wife of
keep his head above water.
no matter what their political affiliation.
Mr. Frank Trout, a son.
| We did not intend to refer to this again,
A
petition
was
circulated
in
Tillamook
Bromley & Isaacs have bought the
city last week praying that the legisla for the Headlight two weeks since ex
racket store of Mr. A. E. Imbler.
ture to prohibit the shooting of ruffled pressed itself, but as Mr, Tongue has ac
The new Nehalem tug George R. Vos-
grouse, or national pheasants, in this knowledged the receipt of the.letters, this
burg and barge reached Nehalem Wed
county until 1904, also Chinese phea is what he says : "Assure all my friends
nesday.
sants to the same date ; open season for that I very much appreciate their expres
encourages a man
The water was turned off on Tuesday blue grouse from 1st August to 15th sions of good will.
fo-the purpose of having the reservoir October ; open season for cut throat and for continued and better efforts in the
future."
cleaned out.
salmon trout from 10th March.
Mr. Amos Vaughn has a band of 18
Although the city council last year put
It is the common talk on the street
cows which averaged 290 pounds of
in an unusual number of cross walks and
that the "littlest man in Tillamook" did
expended a good deal of money improv
butter last year.
not have the spunk to attack the water
Eight feet of snow is reported in the j company when Mr. B. L. Eddy was the ing the streets, they have kept the city
m tuntains, which delayed the mail and ! secretary of the company. As the con- from increasing its indebtedness, which
is about twenty dollars less last year
stage five hours on Tuesday.
I ditions then were the same as they are
Leach & Jones bought an hog from Mr. i , now, it seems a little significant that the than that of the previous year. Con
Win. Carver weighing 452 pounds dead ' little man’s tempest in a tea-kettle did sidering that the new saloon has paid in
$400 since the end of the year, this, with
weight, paying 6c. per pound for it.
not blow off then instead of now.
the balance of money on hand, will pay
A protest against the division of the I Tillamook county wants to be diyorc. off all outstanding warrants against the
south part of the county is, we under-I ctl from the bicycle law, and a petitionto geneial fund and leavea balance on hand
stand, being circulated in those parts.
that effect h as been handed to our repre of about $35, while the road fund is de
The newly elected officers in the Fra-1 sentative. The supreme court is to de ficit only $162, making the actual in
ternal Union are to be installed at the I cide whether the law is constitutional. debtedness of the city small. The gentle
regular meeting of the lodge on Monday To relieve that court of too much work, men
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who
have
looked ____
after the
the state legislature should repeal the I affairs the past year are deserving of
evening.
Among the ladv passengers on the I law, thus admitting that it was one of commendatiou for the careful manner in
Elmore on Wednesday were Mrs. Smith, | the measures which was passed to trick which they have acted and for the best
interest of the city. As it is a good plan
of Nehalem, Mrs. G Richardson and Miss 1 the taxpayers.
Maud Butler.
All the recently elected city officials for the city to keep within its income, we
The newly elected officers in Star lodge. have qualified and taken the oath of have no doubt but what the new city
A.O.U.W., will be installed on Monday I office with the exception of Mr. A. E. council will lie as economical, if not more
evening, when a full attendance of mem- ■ Imbler, who is disposing of his interests so, than the late council, for most of the
here and will leave the city. Business members have now had some experience,
bers is requested.
at the first meeting of the council Mon which amounts to something and is bet
The Palace hotel and saloon was open-1
day evening was confined to the reading ter than a lot of green timber.
ed up for business on Monday, the new
i of Mayor Wiley's message, electing Mr.
A public installation of the newly elect
proprietor being Mr. C. L. Thompson
’[ A. J. Cohn president of the council and ed officers of t he Degree of Honor took
who intends running a first-class hotel.
1 some routine business.
place on Monday evening,which brought
The best flour in Tillamook city is the ,
together a large number of the members
Deputy
district
Grand
Master
J.
S.
Webfoot, manufactured from Eastern
Deihl installed the following officers in of that order, Workmen and invited
Oregon hard wheat. Is unequalled. Try
the I.O.O.F. lodge on Tuesday evening: guests. Bro. A. W. Severance installed
it. Sold by McIntosh & McNair.
*
N.G., Frank Severance ; V.G., J. S. Deihl ; the officers, after which the audience was
Now is the time to buy china, for King recording secretary, Geo. Cohn ; finan entertained with instruments music,
and Kerremans are giving a discount of cial secretary, Otto Heins ; trersurer. songs and recitation. The ladies of the
10 per cent on their fine assortment. Do Peter Brant ; warden, F. E. Peterson ; Degree of Honor had provided refresh
not delay in m iking your selections. * I1 conductor, C. A. Bailey ; insideguide, W. ments, and by wav of a surprise the mem-
Situation wanted l|v an experienced Hamilton ; right supporter N.G., Carl bersofStar lodge had provided a num
ber of dainties, which made an excellent
butter and cheese maker, who is a gra Wallin.
snpper, and, as this was one of the en.
duate from the dairy school of Madison.
John Marshall day will be observed by joyable features of the evening, it is
University of Wisconsin.—Address to F.
the public school in this city on February scarcely necessary to add that all appre
Unger, Tillamook, Or.
4th, and Messrs. T. B. Handley and W.
We hope some of the kidnapers will not H. Cooper will be invited to deliver bio ciated the repast. The officers installed
consider the numerous petitions Repre graphical lectures on the afternoon of were:
P. C. of II., Mrs. Emma Perkins.
sentative Eddy is armed with of sufficient that day. Representative B. L. Eddy
C. of H., Mrs. Edith King.
value to kidnnp him before he can relieve has consented to give a book, a biogra-
L. of H., Mrs. Anna Todd.
himself of the burden.
| phy of John Mitchell, for the best essay.
C. of C.. Mrs. Alice Bromley.
T wo new cheese factories are to be , On behalf of the teachers and pupils the
Recorder, Mrs. Bertie Kerremans.
erected between Bay City and this city, parents and friends will be cordially in
Receiver, Mrs. Eugena Myers.
one at B. H. Hathaway's corner by Mr. vited to the lectures.
Fnancier, Mrs. Frank Worthington.
P. McIntosh, and the other by Mr. Bowl,
Inner watch, Edward Worthington.
A correspondent writes : “Tillamook
by and J. A. Todd & Co.
Outer watch, Miron Perkins.
lieing noted for its many societies. Why
Rev. C. P. Metzler will preach at the is there not a society for the prevention
Sister usher, Mrs. Bertha Mann.
Presbyterian church on Sunday morn of starvation and cruelty to animals?
The steamer Sue H. Elmore, which left!
ing, and owing to the union Endeavor Some few people sit bv their fireside, well
Garibaldi for Astoria on Wednesday !
there will be no service in that church fed and clothed, while tHeir cattle have
.morning with a large cargo of canned'
Sunday evening. Mr. Metzler will speak to go uncared for and unfed.
hy is it ? salmonand 16 passengers, had a narrow '
at Bay City next Wednesday evening.
Simply because these parties are too in escape of foundering or becoming a i
If the person who took the blankets dolent to get to work for some farmer wreck on the beach. After leaving the
from Mr. John Svenson's horses near the long enough to procure a couple of tons dock the Elmore ran on some rock near
T’.B. church one week ago from last Sun of hay, and as hay is alwavs plentiful there, where she was held fast for about
day will return them he will pay the thief in Tillamook it is a shame to keep cattle fifteen minutes, when her stern was swung
the full value of them and five cents extra without food.’’
round by the raising tidepnd she floated
for the satisfaction of knowing who the
At the special meeting of the school off. She was heided for the bar and all
person is.
district on Friday, a tax of 13 mills was went well until the steamer was some
Somehow or other that hold-up yarn levied to meet the expenses of the school few miles beyond Carney mountain and
don't seem to go down as gospel truth, and a 1 mill tax to create a sinking fund j off Roberts point, when the firemen re-
for everytime we commence to write it to par off the bonded indebtedness. But | ported that the vessel was leaking. As
up the editor's pen begins to baulk so in one vote was cast against the 13 mill : the water was inpreasing rapidly all the
fernally bad that we had to give up the tax, while the proposition to create a pumps were put to work. It was im
job. Well, if you can find any truth in sinking fund was carried unanimously. possible t<> make Astoria ns the firemen
t tat you may also in the hold-up. altho The meeting was harmonious, and it were in wnter and the machinery partly
ugh we do not wished to be classed with was poiated out that the school was in a so. It was thought advisable to turn
the biggest liars in this city.
flourishing condition with a larger at I back and make all possible speed for
A monomaniac is generally lightheaded, tendance of pupils than ever before in its I Garibaldi. All went well until Tillamook
and that will account for the continual history, with the prospect of it growing ' bar was reach, although the water had
¡been increasing gradually despite the
idioticrantings of theeditorot the Herald , still larger.
tieeamook jottings
Union Christian Endeavor.
Programme for the union meeting of
the Christian Endeavor to be held at the
Methodist Church, on Sunday evening,
is as follows;
Topic, “Yo’uthful Consecration,” Leader,
Mrs. J. A. Todd.
Opening hymn, “Coronation.”
Hymn, “ Stand Up, Stand Up for Jesus.’’
Prayer, Rev. C. E. Metzler.
Anthem,‘‘What is Consecration ?” Mrs.
Dr. Smith.
“What condition to-day make consecra
tion in youth easier than it once
was ?” Annie Waldroget.
“What fruits of youthful consecration
may be expected ?” Ruth Cooper.
“ Why is youth the best time for conse
cration?” H. L. Fowler.
Song.
What excuses are given for delaying
consecration ?’• Lottie Freeman.
What special invitation and promises
apply to those consecrated in
youth?’’ Mrs. P. W. Todd.
What helps to youthful consecration
can be given ?’’ Frankie Drew.
«4 Give examples of youthful consecration
and their effects,’’ Mr. S. McCarger.
Solo, “ The Holy City,” Miss Lily Baker.
“ Why is an early consecration fairer,
safer and business like ?’’ Mr. Faul-
coner.
Five minutes talk by Rev. F. H. Neff, C.
A. Smith and C. P. Metzler.
Duette, Mrs. Rev. Smith and Mrs.
Edmunds.
The Mayor’s Message.
Tillamook City, Oregon,
January 7, 1901.
To the Common Council of Tillamook
City, Oregon :
G entlemen ,—In submitting to you
the annual message required of me by
the City Charter, I am glad to say that
there seem to be scarcely any recommen
dations to be made by me in reference to
the conduct of the city government.
The finances seem to be in a very satis
factory condition. According to the re
port of the City Recorder, the outstand
ing warrants against the general fund
amount to $686.87, with cash on hand
applicable thereto amounting to $364.72,
leaving a net indebtedness on account of
this fund of $382.15. According to the
same report, the warrants outstanding
against the Road Fund amount to
$196.59, with cash on hand applicable
thereto amounting to $33.83 leaving a
net indebtedness on account of the Road
Fund of $162.76, and making the total
liabilities of the city abovecash on hand,
$544.91, There is a balance of taxes
coming to the city on the 1899 and 1900
tax rolls, amounting to a little more
than enough to pay this indebtedness.
The Council is well acquainted with
the fact that the roof of the city hall
needs repairing, and I believe that to be
in keeping with the spirit of progress
that prevails in our city, the interior of
the hall should be neatly painted.
Respectfully submitted,
D avid J. W iley , Mayor.
$1.50 per year
Nehalem Bar Improvements.
I
under a misconception, for we never said
“the Astoria road had its head screwed
The latest communication we have re on wrong.’’
This is what we did
ceived in regard to the improvement of sav : “Astoria had its head screwed on
Nehalem bar is that from Congressman the wrong way when it paid dearly for a
Tongue, who says :
railroad to Portland, but it thought
I have been looking up Nehalem Bay a Tillamook too small game alongside
little today and refreshing my memory Portland.” If our correspondent is a
a little on the subject. On January 14, gentleman he will readily see what a
1898, Ci'pt. Fisk in obedience to the I mistake he has committed, but that is
River and Harbor act of 1896 reported | to° 8m«n « matter for us to enlarge np-
- -
-
-
a survey of Nehalem
Bay, together with
°n* 80 wiu dismiss that, We cannot lie-
a plan lor the improvement, and an^esti- i lieve it to lie an absolute fact that the
mate of the cost. The plan was* for two ■ Astoria & Columbia R. R. is entrenched
jetties at an estimated cost of $610,- * to that extent to bar all other companies
500. The report stated that while at from building a railroad into Tillamook,
some time the commerce of the bay more especially if the business interests of
might justify the improvement, it would Portland demand an independent line
not at present, at the time of filing the from that city. Let us say right here,
report, justify the ex))enditure of that Tillamook people are not likely to fall
much money on behalf of the govern over themselves in an effort to raise a big
ment. Discussing the matter with the bonus to induce a company to build a
older members of the Committee, and railroad, for they saw how theAstorians
particularly with the Chairman, they impoverished themselves by doing so and
said it would not be necessary for any the bottom drop out of that city after it
further survey or estimates to be made, did get a railroad. The people of Tilla
unless we had some idea of any different mook would think the editor’s head was
plans, I have no idea of any different screwed on wrong if he advocated rais
plans, It seems at one time it was sug- ing a big bonus for a railroad, conse
gested that one jetty might do some quently we do not feel disposed to ‘ set
good. Capt. Fisk, however, savs that our face north, catch Astoria’s eye, and
one jetty might do more harm than work with might and main,” the same
good. The House bill is made up, and as the Astorians did, for the purpose of
of course it is toolate^to secure any getting it in the neck. Tillamook would
appropriation for Nehalem Bay in the prefer independent railroad connections
House bill. It might be possible to have with Portland, and if that city fails to
secured an amendment in the Senate make them it will regret in years to come
where there was sufficient evidence of not doing so. Should, however, all this
the commercial importance of the bay. railroad gossip turn out as usual in pro
There is no government report that I crastination, thank heaven Tillamook
can find that gives any statement of its has gained the first step in having the
commerce. Capt. Fisk reports that bars improved, and when that is done
about 1250 tons of merchandise is im Tillamook county will not care a tinkers’
ported annual'y.into the Bav, but gives cuss whether railroad companies build or
no estimate of the exports except for not. Thus, our correspondent will see
lumber for two months. I do not know the Headlight’s head is not screwed on
how long the bill will be in the Senate, so far wrong after all when it comes
probably two or three weeks. I presume down to looking after the interest of this
the time would be too short to get to the county and not that of any particular
Senate anv reliable evidence of the com railroad company.—E ditor .]
mercial importance of the Bay. In fact,
I do not know that any immediate ac
tion is necessary. If the coal fields
should prove profitable, then we could
probably secure a start on this project
with the next River and Harbor bill. It
is barely possible that another River
and Harbor bill will be past the next
session, It has usually been the custom
to pass this bill at the long session of
Congress. The great expenses growing
of the war resulted in tiding over this
bill from the long session of 1898, when
it should have been passed until the
short session of 1899.
ft’e may get
back to the long session again next
year.
I am reading eyery item I see with
reference to the coal fields, and am quite
anxious that they should develop into
payiug properties.
Truly and Sincerely yours,
T. H. T ongub .
With the beginning of a
new year, as well as a new ceu-
tury, we should strive to do
better in the new year than in
the past.
During our four years’ busi
ness in Tillamook, our trade has
been increasing from year to
year, our customers are satisfied
with the goods they receive and
the prices they pay. Our com
petitors may wonder at our con
tinued success ; but we have
made our business successful by
attending strictly to our own
Who’s Head is Screwed Wrong? business and allowing others to
do the same. We run our own
[TO EDITOR OB TILLAMOOK HEADLIGHT.]
“ Band wagon,” keep the best
I sec in the Oregonian a quotation from grade of goods to be had for tUt
your paper asking if the O. R. &. N. was
money, and sell at as low ratC|
going to build a railroad from Port
as
possible.
land to the Nehalem. I will venture to
say no. There is no O. R. & N.—it is
But we are going to doeven
owned by the Vanderbilt system the same better in the future than in the
as the Union Pacific and Short Line—as past. We will sell more for casj
also the Astoria & Columbia R.R. And run no long
accounts, ta
as you say the Astoria road had its country produce at
high«
“head screwed on wrong,” let me say the
market
rates
in
exchange
1
Headlight is in the same fix ; and if
goods.
Tillamook wants a railroad let the Head
The cash customers are t
light unscrew its head, set its face north,
catch Astoria’s eye and work with might ones we are talking too ; we
and main with Astoria and you will get not want the long winter ones at
a railroad soon, and from the same any price. But we do want them
source that built the Astoria road, A nd to come in and settle up what
NO OTHER.
they owe us, or we will have
Real Estate Transfers.
Let me incidentally say that Tillamook something more to say to them.
will be a way station on one of the great
We shall continue these
U.S. to Chas. R. Allard, S Vi of Se Vi est passenger lines on the coast, San
and Ne Vi and Ne Vi of Sc *4 of sec. Francisco to Victoria, along the coast all talks an 1 give you prices that
will please you, the premium
18, tp. 3 S, R. 9 W, and lots 3 and the way.
4 of see. 18, tp. 3 S, R. 8 W.
Let me refer you to the Sunday edition we give are in the extra quality
B. L. Beals to A. G. Beals, various lots of the Oregonian of December 30th. In in goods and one price to all.
in McDermott’s add. to Tillamook.
F. R. Beals to A. G. Beals, various
tracts.
Maud L. A. Turney to Ruth A. Cooper.
17-10 acres in sec. 26, tp. 1 S, R. 9
W.
Margaret K. William# to Georgi Wil-
Hams, E y3 of the Nw Vi, Ne *4. Ne Vi
of Sw >4 and Nw >4 of Se Vi of sec.
20. tp. 2 N, R. 7 W.
it you will find an article in reference to
improvements at the mouth of the Col I
umbia. It may set the Headlight think
ing and profit may come of it.
W. C. C assell .
Roseburg, Or., Jan. 5, 1901.
[We fed sorry that our artitle should
have raised the bristles on this gentle
man’s back, but if he will read the article
again he will find that he is laboring
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