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About Vernonia eagle. (Vernonia, Or.) 1922-1974 | View Entire Issue (July 6, 1923)
Wrnmttia Volume 1, Number 48 VKRNONIA, OREGON, HUBAY, JULY «, 1923 COLUMBIA COUNTY--------- MOUTHPIECI of the NEHALEM VALLEY VERNONIA PLAYS BALL Paul Robinson, Editor and Owner CITY IS WELL REPRESENTED Di IN THE COMMERCIAL CLUB MEMBERSHIP _ Advertising Medium of a Big Pay Roll Community V Pro onia Ball Boys Win over Hillsboro At Fourth Celebration Right of Wav MOST INTERESTING GAME IN VERNONIA THIS YEAR "Doernbecher Furniture Co.," of Portland, came out last Sunday and plftyed the Vernonia ball team. It was the best game this season on Vernonia ground. The teams were well balanced, decisions caused no comment, and the rooters were in the game for all they were worth. The game was close, 6 to 7 in favor of the Portland team. It was Vernonia's game, however, over 90 per cent of the time, and we lost on errors. We made seven errors, the visitors made four. We got 15 hits off their pitcher “Scotty," and they got five hits off Vernon. Vernon walked 6. Goose eggs were piling up fast on both sides of the board, and not until the fifth inning was a run made. In the first half, “Scotty," their pitcher, made a good hit, bringing in one of their men who had rambled as far as third. Our boys got a little anxious here and made some rank errors. Then pep was revived in the second half of the sixth, when bases were ail full. Glen Roberts made a splendid hit that brought in two scores, the Coyle brothers. That brought Vernonia on her toes, then to keep up the jazz, Kenneth Roberts did the same trick, bringing in his brother Glen, and Nance, as well as getting in himself. All the grandstand thought that this won the game—by all proper methods it did. Here the visitors changed pitchers, which did them little good. Teiderman, our catcher, got one on the shin that bothered him a little, and Vernon was feeling his arm. It was the first half of the eighth, every* body confident. Two visitors on bases and a batter made a fly hit that brought in two scores. Two minutes for yells. And the half resulted in three scores for the visiters. Our boys to bat and not a score. Then the first of the ninth; Strangers made good. First a man was brought in on a bunt which made the score even. Excitement here was at fever heat among the Portlanders. Batters were getting bases on balls. The bases were full. Walt Coyle was put in the box to relieve Vernon, ten minutes too late. The inning closed with the visitors one ahead of the game. The final inning would have been as well not played. It was a close game, and a mighty good game. More such will put Vernonia in a real playing class. A large crowd witnessed the perform ance. The last meeting of the Vernonia Chamber Of Commerce was a real meeting, where enthusiastic citizens voiced their opinions freely. All were aware that Vernonia needed some vital improvements and needed them immediately. Everybody seemed to agree that certain improvements must be made eventually and the idea fore most was "why not now." At the table were twenty men and practically all talked on the questions concern ing the whole city. A committee was appointed to wait on the city council and present the wishes that all speed and all endeav ors in any way be put forth to get a sewer system in the city as soon as possible. A committee was also appointed to call on the citizens and urge each individual to clean up around the property, streets, alleys and lots. Also suggested that the city clean Rock creek of brush, tires and cans. The pavement question was talked of with much interest. Bridge street in Vernonia is the worst little strip of road between Timber and Clatskanie. Each and ail, 90 per cent of the citizens, see the urgent need of paving this street this sum mer, as it will be almost impossible to use it this fall and winter. It was decided that a delegation of Vernonia citizens attend in a body the next meeting of the county court to ask for what aid we can get on this street, which is a county road. The pre vailing opinian was that the county should go 50-50 with us, then the city make it an improvement district and pave under the Bancroft act, or bonds, with ten years to pay. Then it was decided to celebrate—Vernonia's second celebration of the coming of the railroad and new enterprises. A big picnic and big time for two days, August 24 and 25. Jolly's Cafe put on the banquet, L. H. Detro "set-up" the cigars, and we will meet again next Thursday night at Sesseman’s hail. Let everybody be there. If not a member come any way and join. Will Deliver Milk O. G. Weed has purchased Mr. Sny der’s milk route in Vernonia and be gan delivering milk daily to Vernonia homes last Sunday. Mr. Weed has purchased a new milk cooler that is a marvel; he has a herd of Jerseys all tested and is thereby selling only pure and absolutely good milk. Visiting in the East I WATER NEXT WEEK Water is turned on. Glad news that sounds good and makes all feel safer. Every property owner should hasten to get the water tapped to their build ings and a piece of hose handy will be worth much in case of a blaze starting in town. It was a long wait, but in a few days we will all wonder how we got along without it. The system isn't completed nor- is a very large percentage of the buildings yet got the service, but the fire plugs are mostly in and the work will be com pleted now rapidly. We have water —that is the ail-important question solved at last. Hurrah! Mrs. F. E. Malmsten and Marshall and Catherine left Monday morning for a summer's trip. They go to Tim berlake, S. D., where Mrs. Malmsten's brothers reside, and from there to Swea City, Iowa, where her mother and sisters live. On their return trip in the early fall they will come the Canadian route. AN EVENING OF FUN UNDER Hillsboro opened their eyes in wonderment Monday, lney opened their Fourth of July cel ebration with a ball gnme be tween Hillsboro and Vernonia, expecting of course to win the opening game. Oh No. Hillsboro You dont know the harty play ers of the Nehalem. Say, it was some game. Vernonia was at her best. Each player in fine fit. Vernon and Coyle pitched the best games of their life. Roberts did field work that was wonderful. It was a game to be remembered bj' Hillsboro for a long time. Twelve to four in favor of Vernonia. Now whe says we cant play ball. Every day in every way we are getting better and better. DOES IT PAY? BIG TREES OF THE NEHALEM Last Thursday evening L. H. De trow asked the editor and wife to “get in and coot off." There were three car loads and none of us were dressed up. It wasn't that kind of a party. All drove to the V. Farns worth home a little ways up Beaver Creek. They didn't know we were coming, but they didn't car« and the bunch didn’t care. Did we enjoy ’t. We'll say so. The moonlight night, the cooling breezes through the trees fanned our knees and the "hot dogs," the sandwiches and all that went with it made life worth living again after a hard, hot day at the shop. And the bunch that were there. The neigh bors said we were crazy. We were, all right, but all of the same asylum. Mr. Brown, of the Brown furniture store is some wild man, he wears spurs and it is hard for him to forget the days of cowboy life, when he was king of the bull-doggers. The ladies "hog-tied” him, however, and put him in the creek out of harm's way. He wouldn't sink, as he had his clothes stuffed with weiners stolen from the grub basket. Lum Brown was an other wild one that had to be tamed. Detrow was afraid the crowd wouldn't get enough to eat, and he kept on insisting. Messrs. Cole, Nelson and Lindley all declaring that they ate so much they couldn’t hold another drop. And about that time they passed the marshmellows and cante- loupe. There must have been twenty or thirty people there, but they wouldn’t hold still long enough to be counted. It was just a good time and an evening off, enjoyed by the men, ladies and children. Advertising has made the Victrola dog famous. It has made the cash register a big brother to retailers ail over the world. It has introduced the world to a substitute for sole leather. It is displacing the truck horse with 40 horse power trucks. It has helped you to an apprecia tion of Stetson hats, Walkover, Douglas and Emerson shoes. It has made the hand written let ter in business an oddity. It has put hair oil on heads where no hair oil would do any good, and on heads where no oil was needed. It has put Castoria down your throat, put bristles on your gums, and then gave you a rubber set. It has put Sozodont, Pebeco, and Pepsodont on your teeth. It has put a Gillette against your Bank of Vernonia The showing that our local bank is making opt only speaks well of the bank, but of the Ne halem valley. Read the bank statement in t'.ls issue and not ice their large gains. History lade Wednesday, in Portland, was the first time in history that a Contingent of the British Navy ever marched in a Fourth of July Celebration in the Unittd States. The British cruiser Cur hayfield. It has put Murine in your eye, lew saluted the President on his Cutieura on your pimples, rouge in arrival with 22 guns, your wrinkle, Pears in your bath and Ivory in the family wash. Arrow col lars around your neck and Ingersols around your wrist. It has jammed your feet in Hole proof sox, put Paris garters on your legs and Tiffany rings on your fingers. It has stuck numerous brands of cigars between your teeth, worn out your jaws on Wrigley’s and posted you on what to cure corns, warts bunions, gout and ingrowing toe nails. Go anywhere yon will, do anything you wish, advertising has had a hand in it—absolutely. Then some people ask, "Does ad vertising pay?”—Stroud Democrat. NEHALEM BRIDGE CONTRACT IS LET The County Court held an adjourned session Wednesday, the purpose being to consider bids for the construction of a bridge over the Nehalem river a short distance from Vernonia. The contract was awarded to John Over- son, whose bid was about $400 lower than his nearest competitor. His bid was slightly more than $5000, and Judge Philip said the work would soon begin. The bridge will be a wooden one.—Mist. New Dental Office Charter No. 267 Tell Soule, of Port Angele«, visited this week here with his mother, Mrs. Soule and sister Mrs. C. A. Malmsten. It has been fourteen years since he I. visited the old town and he didst L know it I 90,511 63 93 63 VERNONIA TO CELEBRATE Vernonia Day, one always to be re membered, will be held two days this year—August 24 and 25. It is our sec ond Annual Picnic and Celebration of the making of Vernonia. Last year ■ aw the first railroad train to enter le city. Many changes have taken place in the short 12 months, and the jubilee days will draw crowds from all over two or three counties to help us celebrate. The occurrence will also attract newscomers and tourists, as it will be ably and liberally advertised, and it will give visitors a chance to see how we have been growing. There will be more particulars as tile pro gram committee prepares the com plete arrangements. VERNONIA’S BIG MILL ONE OF THE LARGEST INDUS TRIES IN THE STATE NOW INCREASING FORCE ON BIG CONSTRUCTION VERNONIA TO BE LARGE TOWN IN THE BUSY CITY CLASS The Oregon-American Lumber Co., a subsidiary of the Central Coal & Coke Co., of Kansas City, one of the argest in the nation, is doing things at Vernonia. They are making a city .»ut of Vernonia. And Vernonia has got to get busy. This week- they start >ouring cement for the main mill milding, one of the largest and best n the Northwest. Grading has been roing on for some time on their large 40-acre mill pond, their railroad spurs and large cook houses, dining rooms, bunk houses, all built and occupied. The company is now building 20 resi lences at their camp, and arrange ments are being planned foi new residences to be built in Vernonia as soon as possible. Also the compánv has purchased 30 acres on Spencer hill, that they are now clearing for additional homes for the officials This sightly piece of ground has been laid out as a magnificent park, with fine driveways, gardens, fountains, etc., all to be completed as soon as it can be looked after. Another good item worthy of more than mere note is the fact that a . clubroom, gym, pool, reading room, card room and assembly hall for the employees will be located on their property here according to rumors now current here. All this and many times more than mentioned will now be rushed to com pletion. It means to Vernonia a city as rapidly as we can build it, of from .1000 to 6000 people. Today Vernonia has about 1200, so it is easily seen that a big job is before us. While we build we should build right, the foun dation must be the best. It must be done, delay only hurts us all. Seem ingly costly improvements will pay for themselves. Visit Vernonia if you would see a growing city. Dr. W. H. Hurley, a new arrival and a new dentist for our city this week. Dr. Hurley has secured offices over the Haltom Mercantile Store and is ready for business. He has moved his family here from Portland and adds to our population. The doc Mr. E. E. Hayes, superintendent of tor has many acquaintances in Ver the big Vernonia mill of the Oregon- nonia, as he lived here before the American Lumber Co., has rented the war, enlisting from this place. Sydna Malmsten home. 8. 4 4. < A EXPERT 10,941.36 8,»1.58 •1, SSL «6 11. 533 50 KODAK «1M.M4.M 10. IS. Indpendenee Day 19. a. 14. tt. H5.0M.00 498.20 «73 154, Ml. 90 2,720.94 10,800 82 is.« un FINISHING „ • n BANK er Pare Drugs • à * . • i * Vernonia Drug Cn. Wm. Folger, Phermacétl. Vernonia, - - Oregon B