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/ A Wrttottia J&tnle Volume 1, Number 22 VERNONIA, OREGON, FRIDAY, JANUARY 5, 1923 MOUTHPIECE of the NEHALEM VALLEY First Council Meet ing ii Yeer 1923 Advtirtiaing Medium of a Big Pay Roll Community - -------------- Harris permitting the city MANY MEN REACH THE TOP to lease or bry the Light & TO TAKE THE TOBOGGAN DOWN Power Co., was given two readings, to be given the Why do so many good men prove exceptionally efficient in their career third Friday at adjourned until they get SO high, and then pick aession. Long ordinance de up idiotic ideas that make them not only ridiculous, but loses them all the fining viol mt language, dis prestige they have given a lifetime turbances, assault, immoral to gain. There is Governor Olcott, now making himself smaller every sets, firing guns in City lim day in the eyes of his state’« popu its, speed, car ying conceal lous. A few short weeks has de- throned him from Oregon’s most ed weapons, mistreating popular. Has it gone to his head? dumb animals,* defacing or Too bad. Then, there is Will Hays, the big cutting signs, fences or pub- gest and best campaign manager the lio building», etc,, and the world has ever known. Hays was proving also to be the best Poxt- penalty for the acta was master-General the country could se read for first reading. Moved cure. Money, fame or honor was too great. Hays has started on the to by M.II h that bide for water boggan. His sudden decision to par and to put Fatty Arbuckle back bonds be advertised for; car don in the movies is his undoing. Too ried. Council adjourned. bad. Too bad. Olcott is through. Wednesday night was th« flrat meeting of the new City Council. Upon calling the meetiug to order to swear in the new member«, the re corder staled that three of them had already been sworn previous to (be meeting, Roll was called with m H present, Reading of min- utes, and of ordinance per- milting the issuing of water bonds of $35,000 for water system, approved and pass ed. Mayor White, Council man Sears, Marshal Fowler, and Treasurer McGraw were sworn in and signed the HUNCHES oath of office. A verbal re port of treasurer stated ab If a knock will ruin you, a boo nt will make you. A good advertise out $390 in the treasury. ment, prdperly displayed, is a boost Recorder’s report read and in several ways, both directly and in directly. A merchant once said it accepted. Ruben Hall waa didn ’t pay him, ax no one read his elected Chairman of the ad. The editor answered that he would give the merchant a very small Couueil to act in absence of ad free to prove that his ad was read. mayor. Mayor appointed The merchant afterwards acknowl that the ad waa answered. The the various committees for edged editor worded the free ad like this: the year that council will "Wanted, 100 cats, at the Jones store Saturday morning, for which we will probably order published pay a good price.” Saturday Uiftrr with the recorder's report ing every boy and girls in town was there bright and early with from one for the benefit of the pub- to a dozen cats each. It pays to ad lio. Bills were allowed,with vertise. It also pays to quote prices and offer bargains. A large Vernonia a little complaint over pris atore had us print 500 bills, saying oners having ham and eggs. they yrould sell a certain big bunch of child’s shoes for $1.79, Friday and Surveyor's bill was laid on Saturday only, regardless of the rcR- the table until next meeting ular price. Result from the big dis- played ad was that he sold all the Moved that notice be pub shoes, and now has received a new lish d notifying any dog order. ownere that if license was CALL FOR BIDS • not paid by a certain date Notice is hereby given táiat they would be subject to a reeled bids will be received, on fine. Curfew ordinance tor or before 8 p. m. Jan. 8.1923, ohiidreu under 16 years old by the Recorder of the City of was read for first time. Mel Vernonia, for $35,000.00 of the linger thought it might make $40.000.00 issue of Vernonia Water Bonds. To bear 6 per a hardship to some; Hsll cent interest and maturing ser wanted another expreesion ially each year from 1933 to 1943 from the citizens; first read inclusive. Signed. ing went through, however. Charles I). White. Mayor of the city of Vernonia A vagrance ordinance was passed as an emergency move and ordered posted,- Coyle & Coyle are building their stairway on the ontside of the motion being made by their big building, making more Hall of the posting. Ordin room for the R. & L. barber shop ance presented by Judge and bath room. Paul Robinson, Editor and Owner Hays is through. The Eagle’s suggestion, last week, to make a part of, and extend the Roosvelt Highway from Astoria on through Verno nia and to Portland via The Ne halem Valley, is meeting with a good and strong following from various soureeB along the route. A large meeting will soon be called to further discuss the question and in the mean time thousands of interested people over the state are working for and talking for the Highway over this important route. Never let up. A strong pull and all together and it will be accompli shed. WOULD-BE HOLD-UP AT RAINIER FOILED Clumsy Attempt Made to Rob State Bank. RAINIER, Ore., Dec. 22.—(Special.) —A clumfy attempt was made at 3 o'clock this afternoon to rob the State Bank* of Rainier. A man giving his name as W. May entered the hank and at the point of a revolver com manded the cashier. Al Fuller, to “stick ’em up." Miss Leola Weston, a clerk, made her escape by way of the front door and rushed into a depart ment store. while the cashier net off the burglar alarm system in the bank. When the alarm sounded the would-be robber became frightened and started to run, throwing his re volver and overcoat as he went. He was soon overtaken by O. B. Grani- gan and S. Nassar, local business men, who were both armed. Sheriff Well ington was in Rainier at the time of the robbery. The man said he was a resident of Rainier, having moved here about three weeks ago from Kelno, where he was employed by the Inman-Poul sen company, and that he had been working for the Menefee company here. May is about 50 years of age and has a wife and two small chil dren who are apparently in poor cir cumstances. He gave as his reason for the attempted robbery that he needed the money. Business men please bring your ad vertising copy into the Eagle office the first part of the week. Monday if possible. Not later than Tuesday. Change your ad copy frequently. KIND WCBtDS, RINGING WITH TRUTH AND SINCERITY, ARE GREATLY APPRECIATED In municipal affairs, in the moral regulations, in enforcing the Volstead law, in good and bad conditions all towns and cities are a great deal alike. Perhaps some are better or worse than others. Vernonia is no exception. The biggest need in Vernonia is a big family dinner, attended by every voter in town with good talks and a general handshaking and a united agreement to all, as one, work for the city first and all the time. All efforts toward the city's welfare instead of any efforts solely against any certain man. The second great est need is less talk, gossip and plans to undo things. Every man’s success means success to each of us. One failure hurts us ait. We feel that this city needs unity and help and good words of encour agement from each citizen. We are interexted in the success of each man, as it means success to us. This city today is bursting with energy to go ahead. This spring promises to be the best and busiest around Vernonia ever experienced in I Columbia county. A thousand more I people will be living here within the coming three or four months. Let’s get ready for them. The majority voted for water—let’s haxten it as rapidly as possible, as our city next summer, of probably 2500 population, must have it. Rush tue sidewalks, and all be agreeable. We will all be benefitted and business will be bet ter. The city officials are all right- let’s help them all we can. The min ister is all right, the marshal is all right, the town is all right if we, our- ifclves, are all right. True, we have arrests weekly of intoxicated men and there are intoxi- cated men not arrested, No more here, however, th.ao in any city of a thousand people, hose arrested need worry over their own plight only, and “everyone will have His day.” If any thing, the fines are entirely too light, but that's up to the police judge, and the arrests are up to the police. As the city grows, we will need more police officers, and there will be more people to pay the officers. We believe in obeying and enforc ing the laws as much as possible. And we don’t believe Vernonia the worm town in the county, although it is rotten enough. We all have a part. We all can help to make Ver- nonia a good place to live in. This is a busy time—it is the time to get on our toes, as it will cer- tainly keep us hustling to handle the THREE----- Vernonia Eagle............... business to come very shortly. We must prepare; no time for petty quarrels o.r pulling back, no time for delay. There is work to do. there is a city to build and it’s time we were grasping the magnificent situation; •he job that is larger than we have believed. It takes thought, leadership and ac tion. It takes men. In unity there is strength to accomplish the big job. Neighbors, let’s all get on the job. Mutual Creamery, Another new and good business addition to our city this week is the establishing here of a receiving station by the Mutual Creamery Co. The station is established in the Coy'e Meat Mark« land ready for Lusinei*e a- you will see by their adv. Oi e good thing about this com pany is their cash policy. You get,your cream check right away. Bring your cream today and the next trip your chtok awaits you. A pay day every day. Another year is beginning. That awful period of "paying up” is here, and wc have to do it. The Eagle con fesses that it hasn't made enough •money to "pay up” with, but it looks mighty good, and as the new father of twins remarked, "We are holding our own.” Thse New Year will, we are confident, be a good one for all of us, and it id with the most neigh borly sincerity that we say to each Mr. Stankcy spent Christmas and all of our readers: “A Happy and Salem, visiting with his son. Prosperous New Year.” in SMALL POX! Prevent it! Fumigate Your Home and Protect Tour Health. Avoid it! FUMIGATE NOW y, tt la your money—then why Against Sread of Disease. ASK US J» WE KNOW HOW a Virnonia Drei Co. £ Drugs Wm. Folger, Pharmaoiat Eagle Readers From Many States, and at Home, Show Christmas Spirit. ln it's humble way, this paper has tried to spread good cheer and an optomistic spirit throughout the land. We are encouraged by the many complimentary remarks from Ver nonia citizens and business men and by the many letters and post cards oi congratulations we have received the past week. Vernonia is well known. From Portland we have a collec tion of sixteen cards, expressing good will to Vernonia and complimenting the Eagle on its building propaganda and on its Christmas edition, that one Portland editor classed as the best in the state for weekly papers. From Mrs. M. Coleman, of Banks, a card says, in addition to a Christ- mas message, “Your splendid Christ- mas edition of the Eagle is indeed much appreciated.” From the County Agent and from the Secretary of the St. Helens Cham ber of Commerce come like remarks. From the School of Journalism, U. of 0., is an appreciated Christmas wish. From a Tacoma reader we quote: “The Eagle is Vernonia, may your good work he appreciated, and your work r.ot discouraged.” From Ohio, Mr. and Mrs. Cleve land say in part: “Just a line to let you know how much* we depend on the Eagle, and our best wishes for a successful and pleasant new year.” A Vernonia business firm mails the editor a useful and substantial gift, with the season’s greetings. ,5. Frori out-of-state subscriber comes a long, cheerful letter, showing deep interest in Columbia county and winds up by saying: “I consider the Eagle Is building Vernonia, and worth more than the subscription price, and hope you will accept in closed with odr best wishes.” In closed in that letter was a five-dollar William. Do we appreciate such kind words and actions? We certainly do, and our holidays were made pleasant by them—the best gifts our good read ers could possibly make us. To our friends and patrons and to all whom this paper may come in contact, wc wish heartily to you and yours a full measure of happiness that will dwell with you, not only throughout the coming New Year, but all along life’s journey to theend. We sincerely thank you. HIES LOST IS THE KELSO BILIOSE FOILS Wireless informed us soon niter it happened of the ter rible disaster at Ke so, uu Wednesday evening. The old Kelso bridge over the Cowlitz river coHepeed, tak ing a hehvy toll of life. More than 100 persona Were burled into the icy fi- o I wa ere, wit i about 10 auioe. » on the bridge at the time, High »a or and a big lug jam is i he probable cause Latest reporta tav 20 to 35 are know u dead. EVERYBODY HAPPY Sunday night, Christmas eve, the church was crowded to capacity, and there were many finding standing room only. The special Christinas program, given by the Sunday school and trained by Mrs. Ray and assist ants, was exceptionally well ren dered. Each child and class exercise •>n the program gave their part with out a hitch, to the delight of the aud ience. The Christmas spirit was evi dent throughout the building and the decorations were beautiful. “Merry Christmas.” in cedar bows, adorned the wall back ot the pulpit over a huge Star of Bethlehem." A large well-decorated tree occupied one corner. A free-will offering for the orphans’ home brought a liberal response. The special selections by the choir were beautiful. Rev. Heverling talked on the occasion in well chosen words and in a reverent, sincere and pleas ant manner wished each one of our valley a “Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.” Large sacks of candy and nuts were distributed to the children present—150 sacks in ail. Everyone present went home feel ing better for having, been there. Thoa. L. Timmons, one of the real Vernonia boosters, was in town the Christmas week, after a tour of the state. Mr. Timmons travels to all towns of Oregon and in every town he leaves a good word for Vernonia, During our activities for the big cele bration, Mr. Timmons advertised our city in every town and hamlet as far south as Ashland. Ring out the old. ring in the new. Watch parties will he held in several places throughout the town. Carl H. Johnson, V. P., of the Northwestern Trust Co., of Portland, was a recent caller. The Northwest ern Trust Co. is financing the Ver nonia Light & Power Company, which will soon be one of the big electric companies of the state. Work on the new power plant is under way and Providence permitting, we can turn on juice for all the power and light Mrs. Little spent her Christmas at wanted long befor^ the Fourth of Vader, Wash. July. * L. B. Stuart spent last Friday and Mr, Sale has his new restaurant Saturday in Portland. building under headway next door to the Eagle office, and in another week Santa Claus was good to everybody will be ready for business. in Vernonia. » A Big Year for Colds A Season Just Started. Prompt Action Against Colds Means Uraitk and Prevention. Folger’s Horehound Syrup, 50c and $1.00 Folgers Cold Tablets 25c As Excellant Cough Remedy Laxative Cold Tab lets, 25c Weeks Cold Tablets 25c Nyala. Combined Cold Remedy, 50c Beef-Iron Wine, $ 1.25 A Fine Winter Torte,* Nyala Liver Salts, 35 and 60c Vick« Vapo Rub, 35c Ment hola! urn, 25c. 50c and 51.00 Oil Eucalyptur, 25 and 50c Benzoin Inhaler, 50c Keeps You nt m Vernonia Drug Co. Vernonia, Oregon m Drip 0