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About Vernonia eagle. (Vernonia, Or.) 1922-1974 | View Entire Issue (Dec. 21, 1923)
sued or approved by the Public Serv (30) days prior to such expiration. energy supplied until such notice is If not so terminated, this agreement received. ice Commission of Oregon. Installation! (8) The Company furnishes and in shall continue in full force. (5) This contract shall not be bind The consumer’s wiring, motors, ap stalls a kilowatt hour meter or meters Witness. on the premises of the consumer at ing upon the company until executed pliances or other apparatus must be Genera) Terms and Conditions: tract rider : See General Terms and Conditions. . the point most convenient for the by its duly authorized officer, and installed and maintained in accord ELECTRIC LIGHT, HEAT AND company's service, from the readings shall not be modified or affected by ance with good practice and conform "Connection Cha>ga" Schedule G of which all bills shall be calculated. any promise, agreement, or repre to all state and government regula "In consideration of the temporary POWER RATES nature of the service to be supplied PICTURE SHOW AND STERE- The company will keep an accurate sentation by any agent or employe ol tions. account on its books of this consump company, unless incorporated in writ Release from Liabilityi under the attached contract, dated OPTICON ARC SERVICE The company shall not be liable tion, which account shall be iccepted ing into this contract before such Applying to Vernonia, Oregon, ............................................... MR.... the METER RATE for damages to persons or property execution. as prima facie evidence of the con- consumer turther agrees to pay the Character of Sorvice: and Vicinity (6) This agreement and rates pro caused by electrical energy furnished, sumption of the consumer. Should company a connection charge ot For all picture show houses using . the meter fail to register, the con- vided for herein shall be subject to beyond the point of delivery to the disconnection of service, such con picture Issued November 1, 1923 machines and stereopticon sumption will be estimated from the all rules, regulations, orders or tar consumer unless due to the willful nection charge to be billed to the con arcs and lighting.' 24-hour service. Effective November 7, 1923 amount used in a corresponding iffs now or hereafter filed with, is fault and neglect on the part of the sumer by the company upon connec Rates named herein apply to newly Rate: sued or approved by the Public Serv company. month. tion of service. constructed system where no rates All electric energy used for picture Exclusive Servicei ice Commission of Oregon. (9) The company will not be liable "It is further agreed that the mini have heretofore applied. machines, stereopticon arcs and light for damages in case of interruption No other electric light or power (7) The company furnishes and in mum charge shall not be less than Issued by ing, 10c per K.W.H. stalls a kilowatt hour meter or meters company service shall, except under of service nor will such interruption the regular minimum charge for one GEORGE BURDICK., Discount for Prompt Payment: on the premises of the consumer at contract as auxiliary .ervice. be used month, as set forth in the attached President Five per cent discount on all bills constitute a breach of the contract for the point most convenient for the by the consumer on the same installa service. contract. ” if paid at the office of the company Schedule A (10) All meters, wires and other ap company's service, from the readings tion in conjunction with the com on or before the 10th day of the month pliances installed by the company of which all hills shall be calculated pany's service, cither by means of a RESIDENTIAL AND COM Consumer. following the month in which serv shall remain the property of the com The company will keep an accurate throw over switch or other connec MERCIAL LIGHTING ice was rendered. pany. It is agreed that all wires and account on its books of this consump tions. Witness. Minimum Charge: METER RATE equipment upon the premises of the tion, which account shall be accepted Agents Cannot Modify Agreementsi General Terms and Conditions: $1.00 per month pet Kilowatt of consumer, to which the company s as prima facie evidence of the con No agent of the company lias the Character of Service: bee General Terms and Conditions. connected load. For residential and commercial distribution system shall be con sumption of the consumer. Should power to alter or modify or to amend Schedule E Term of Contract: nected, shall be installed by the con the meter fail to register, the con any of the rates, rules, regulations or lighting, 24 hour service. Not less than one year. sumer at consumer’s expense and in sumption will be estimated from the contracts, or waive any of their con REGULAR POWER SERVICE Contract Kate: Form: such manner that the company may amount used in a corresponding ditions or to bind the company by First 20 K. W. H. used METER RATE See Residential and Commercial conveniently perform its part of the month. making any promises or representa during the month... 15c per K.W.H. Character of Service: Lighting Contract. (8) The company will not be liable tions not contained herein. agreement, and shall be under the Next 1-MJ K. W. H. used Fur various forms of power, other control of and kept and maintained for damages in case of interruption Motors! during same month.. 10c per K.W.H. than for lighting or the running of General Terms and Conditions: See General Terms and Conditions. in proper condition by the consumer of service nor will such interruption Motors over 5 horsepower will not Next 2*J K. W. H. used dynamos tor lighting, and using the RESIDENTIAL AND COM at consumer’s expense. The com constitute a breach of the contract for be connected to the company’s power during same month.. 7c per K.W.H. company's regular power service. •■ervice without suitable starting com pany’s inspectors may. at all reason service. All over •WO K. W. H. MERCIAL LIGHTING Rate: (9) All meters, wires and other ap pensators arc provided by the con able hours, enter the consumer ’ s used during same First 30 K.W.H. per Agreement for Electric Service premises on business connected with pliances installed by the company sumer. month .............. ....... 5c per K.W.H. Kilowatt of maximum shall remain the property of the com Line Extensions: Discount for Prompt Payment: the installation and meters. Contract No................ demand per month.. .8c per K.W.H. All line extensions which may be pany. It is agreed that all wires and Five per cent discount on all bills if Next (11) The company does not assume VERNONIA LIGHT A POWER 60 K.W.H. per the duty of inspecting the consumer's equipment upon the premises of the necessary to connect tch consumer’s paid at the office of the company on COMPANY Kilowatt of maximum wiring and equipment, and shall not consumer, to which the company’s premises with the existing lines of or before the lUth day of the month Vernonia, Oregon. demand per mouth.. ,0c per K.W.H. following Date................................... 192.... be responsible therefor. The use of distribution system shall be connected, the company shall be governed by the Ail excess current used dered. The undersigned................................... said electric energy upon the prem shall be installed by the consumer at "Line Extension Rules" adopted by per month....... .. .3c per K.W.H. Minimum Charge: _ hereinafter called the consumer, here ises of the consumer is at the risk of consumes** expense and in such man ’he Public Service Commission of Minimum Charge Residential lighting ...$1.50 per month First 25 H.P. by requests the Vernonia Light & the consumer, and the liability of the ner that the company may convenient Oregon, Order No. *>41, and any mod Commercial lighting .. 2.00 per month ot connected Power Company, hereinafter called company shall cease at the point of ly perform its part of the agreement, ifications or change that may liere- Term of Contract: the company, to supply electric serv delivery of electric energy to the wir and shall be under the control of and iftcr be made by said Commission. load ............ $1.25 per H.P. per month I ing or the equipment of the consumer. kept and maintained in proper condi Complaints: Not less than one year. ice to the premises: 20 to 50 H P. Complaints should be reported to Unless otherwise specified in agree tion by the consumer at consume^’, Contract Form: No ......................... Near .......................... ot connected expense. The company's inspector* the office of the company for prompt ment, the point of delivery shall be bee Residential and Commercial Service wanted ....................................... load ............ 75 per H.P. per month• ...... the point where the company’s wires may, at all reasonable hours, enter attention. Lighting Contract. Ail overN)H.P. j Commence billing ...................... Wherever the word ’’month’’ is used t^enerai Terms and Conditions: or apparatus are connected with those the consumer’s premises on business of connected [Formerly used service at........... connected with the installation ami in any of the company's rate idled of the consumer. See General Terms and Conditions. load ................. 50 per H.P. per month 1 }Vhm ........... ......... •.................. 2 ules, it is understood to mean a cal (12) This agreement shall be bind meters. Schedule B No minimum charge less than $2.M)[ l*,J*'rlnt’r serv,cc ,o Be cut out. (10) The company does not assume endar month. ing on the successors and assigns of When ....................................................... per month. TEMPORARY LIGHTING Business address or occupation......... the parties hereto, provided any such the duty of inspecting the consumer’s Term of Contract: METER RATE In consideration of which, and of assignment by the consumer is ac wiring and equipment, and shall not Not less than one year. be responsible therefor. The use of Beauty of the Snow Character of Service: the mutual agreements of the parties cepted in writing by the company. For residence and commercial light Definition of Demand: (13) This agreement supersedes all said electric energy upon the prem hereto, as hereinafter set forth, it is 1 he maximum demand will be de at the Yule Season ing of a temporary nature. 24-hour other between the parties hereto for ises of the consumer is at the risk of agreed as follows: termined as follows; the consumer, and the liability of the serv ice. electric service at the aforesaid prem The company agrees to furnish for Assessed Demand: ises. company shall cease at the point of Kate: HE beauty of snow Is not on Will ordinarily apply and will be the sole and exclusive use of the con Signed .................................................. delivery of electric energy to the wir Regular residential and commercial sumer, at the aforesaid address, elec wldek glaring expanses, on determined as follows: ing or the equipment of the consum lighting rates (Schedule A), plus a Consumer. tric service required or used during level, unbroken plains. The eye Motors: er. Unless otherwise specified in the service connection charge equal to the Witness ....................................... could not endure, nor the heart Each horsepower of manufacturer's the period of this agreement, which VERNONIA LIGHT & POWER agreement, the point of delivery shall estimated cost of labor and material commences on the date service here accept, the blinding monotony rated capacity shall be considered as be the point where the company's used in connection and disconnection COMPANY, of such conditions. )50 Watts. The combined rated ca under begins as shown on the initial wires or apparatus are connected of service. By ................................................ pacity of all motors (except elevator bill rendered by the company to the The beauty of snow Ilea In contrast. with those of the consumer. Discount for Prompt Payment: Manager. consumer, and continues for a term of (11) This agreement shall be bind Who has not seen long, bluish shadows Five per cent, as specified under motors) will be taken and the follow ....................(.......... ) years. REGULAR POWER SERVICE ing percentages thereof considered as Schedule A. The consumer agrees to take and Agreement for Electric Power ing on the successors and assigns of creep over It at sunset? Or marked the demand. the parties hereto, provided any such with delight, the thin pencllinga of Minimum Charge: pay monthly for electric service fur Installation of assignment by the consumer is ac bare branches shifting over Its surface Same as specified under Schedule VERNONIA LIGHT A POWER nished hereunder, in accordance with One Over 5 2 to 5 cepted in writing by the company. COMPANY, A, and to be not less than such charge by moonlight? Snow requires changes, Motor Motors Motors the terms and conditions, rates and Vernonia, Oreg. ¡on. (12) This agreement supersedes all Interruptions, so to s|>eiik, to bring out for a period of one month. minimum charges of the Company ’ s First 5 K.W. of others between the parties hereto for T erm of Contract: This agreement made ami entered Tariff for Residential and Commer Its character. The ruggedness of bills total rated ca- Any period. .... .......... 192... electric service at the aforesaid cial Lighting Service which are or into this......... day makes the valleys yet more peaceful. 95% 90% 85% Contract Form: may lie in effect during the term of between VERN' N A LIGHT & premises. Signed .................................................. The stark, rough "glory of the trees" See Residential and Commercial Next 5 K.W. of POWER CO.M1 .' Y, (hereinafter this agreement. total rated ca lends decision to a landscape ; the thin Lighting Contract, which form will be Consumer. For the consumer’s initial demand called the company y, and..................... 65% nest, wind-whipped edges weave pat Witness ..................................... supplemented by the following con pacity ........... 75% 70% (hereinafter called the consumer). or service capacity of......... kilowatts, Excess over 10 terns of Indeacrlbablo frailty on the tract rider; The company agrees to furnish for VERNON LIGHT & POWER Residential and Commercial Lighting K.W. of total COMPANY, "Connection Charge’’ pages of the «now. use of the consumer at......................... applies as follows: rated capacity 65% 60% 55% Schedule.. "In consideration of the temporary near........................... Street, all electric By .............................................. So It is with Christmas. We could Watts Watt Manager. nature of the service to be supplied In no case, how ...K.W.H. per month@.. .per K.W.H. power service required or used for a hardly live up to Christmas every day ever, shall aver- under the attached contract, dated GENERAL TERMS AND Watts Watt period of............... year., from the date In the year. The whole meaning age percentage ............................................... 192..., the ...K.W.H. per month®.. .per K.W.H. service begins under this contract (as would become worn and threadbare be less than.. CONDITIONS 75% 70% 65% consumer further agrees to pay the shown on first bill rendered) by con Watts Watt through constant association. When Any motor or motors having a rated Condition of Service: company a connection charge of ’ s equipment connected to the sumer ...K.W.H. per month®.. .per K.W Ji. The consumer is required to pro- It does come, it should stand out by $................ to cover the cost ot labor capacity less than ten per cent of that Watts Watt company’s distribution system, and of the total installation shall not be and material used in connection and consisting of ......................................... vide a suitable space and proper pro- contrast, In great and shining beuuty. ...K.W.H.. month®. . .per K.W.H. per tectiqn for the satisfactory operation The worries, fruits, failures and dis disconnection of service, such connec considered as increasing the number It is understood and agreed between of the meters and any other appli appointments of the imaiths just gone tion charge to be billed to the con of motors as applied under the above the parties hereto that the consumer ances which may be installed by tin- should lend the proper "shadowing.? sumer by the company upon connec classification. 1 wo or more motors shall pay a minimum charge of $.'....... having an aggregate rated capacity tion of service. equivalent to............... kilowatts of ca- company. The consumer is also re- so that the purity of the day stands per month for electric service here "It is further agreed that the mini of ten per cent of the installation under, whether or not any electric en pacity, having a maximum demand oiidnired to install his wiring in such a out In white distinction. manner as to make it possible for the mum charge shall not be less than the shall be considered as one motor. ergy was used. Five per cent discount ......... kilowatts. And If the heurt must ache a little, regular minimum charge for one Elevator Motors: The consumer agrees to take and company to perform its part of the as ail hearts do no matter how grent will be allowed for payment of bills All sizes, 70% of the normal run month, as set forth in the attached on or before the 10th day of the pay for electric energy furnished in contract, and is also required to keep the happiness, let the pain be the ning capacity. contract.’* month next following the month in rendering electric service hereunder, his wiring in proper condition. The penciling* of branches on the match Miscellaneous: as measured at and by the company’s company's inspectors arc allowed to The full rated capacity of all mis which service was rendered. Consumer. meter or meters on said premises, at enter the consumer's premises at all less page of ChrlstiiinB, giving It added It is further agreed : cellaneous apparatus. the rates and minimum charges ol reasonable hours for any necessary beauty and character.—Martha B. (1) That all bills for electric serv No demand to be established at less Witness. the company’s tariff for regular power inspection or repairs to the company’s Thomas. ice shall be rendered by the company than 750 Watts. <©. ItM. W»«t«rn Nxwopsesr Union > meters or any other equipment of the General Terms and Conditions: monthly anil paid by the consumer at service which are or may be in effect company on the premises. bee General Terms and Conditions. Measured Demand: <luring the term of this agreement and Any installation in excess of 20 K.W. the office of the company on or be in accordance with the terms and con Da-terfnination of Consumption: Schedule C aggregate rated capacity, or any spe fore the 10th day of the month fol ditions thereof. The company furnishes and installs RESIDENTIAL AND COM cial or unusual use of energy, may be lowing, after which date the account For the consumer’s initial demand a kilowatt hour meter on the con Magic of Christmas shall be considered delinquent and measured, at the option of the con sumer’s pranises at the point most MERCIAL LIGHTING Sweeps Entire World service may be discontinued at the or service capacity of......... kilowatts convenient sumer or the company. Tor the company’s service, Regular Power Service Schedule.... option of the company. FLAT RATE Contract Form: from the readings of which all bills (2) The company shall have the applies as follows * Character of Service: HE magic of Christmas lies For regular service see Regular arc calculated. The company will For residence and commercial light Power Service Contract, subject to right at any time to verify the dc- Rate: over the world today, changing keep an accurate account on its First 30 K.W.H. per ing. 24-hour service. the dreary commonplace events minor modifications to cover individ mand occasioned by the consumer, books of this consumption of the con Kilowatt of maximum either by measurement or by check Rate: Residence Lighting: ual conditions. of yesterday Into things of sumer. Should the meter fail to reg of equipment connected to the com demand per month.. .8c per K.W.H. ister, 3c per Watt per month for all elec- General Terms and Conditions: wonder and delight and filling the consumption will be esti Next 60 K.W.H. per trie lighting. See General Terms and Conditions. pany's distribution system. The com Kilowatt of maximum mated from the amount used in a the earth with happiiieiw and joy and pany undertakes to provid? equipment 2c per Watt per month for all elec- Schedule F cheer. It permeate« the whole earth demand per month.. ,6c per K.W.H corresponding month. adequate to supply the consumer’s trie appliances. Additional Energy: from end to end and mankind In every Commercial Lighting: initial installation only, but shall All excess current used The consumer agrees that, during land and In every clime responds to TEMPORARY POWER same month ... 3c per K.W.H 3c per Watt per nionth for all elec- have the right to supply additional the term of his contract for service ft In the fullest measure. For into trie lighting, requirements of the consumer sub Minimum Charge: Character of Service: he will take and purchase from this our hearts at this time there comes 2c per Watt per month for all elec- For miscellaneous power service of ject to the facilities and capacity of First 25 H P. of company ail electric energy which trie appliances, a beautiful something that raises us a temporary nature. 24-hour service. the company's system and to its tar connected load $1.25 per H.P. per mo may be required by him. 25 to 50 H P. of 2c per Watt per month for all elec Rate: iffs and rules and regulations gov above ourselves and brings us to Interruption of Service: connected load. .75 per H.P. per mo sign lighting, midnight service. Regular power rate (Schedule E) erning extensions. Before any change The company will not be liabile for greater heights than we ever reach at Discount for Prompt Payment: plus a service connection charge equal is made in the consumer’s electrical All over 50 H P. damages in case the service is inter any other time. For with the magic o f connected Five per cent discount on all bills to the estimated cost of labor and equipment, the consumer shall notify nor will such interruption con of Christmas time man buries self for service if paid at the office of the material used in connection and dis the company, in writing, thereby giv load ....................... 50 per H.P. per mo rupted, In consideration of the premises stitute a beach of the contract for In trying to promote the happiness company on or before the 10th day of connection of service. ing the company opportunity to as service. and well-being of others and In doing the month following the month in Maximum Demand: certain if any changes are necessary and of the above rate, it is mutually Payment of Bills: agreed : this finds greatest happiness for him which service was rendered. Will be estimated, the estimate to in its equipment or distribution sys All bills for electric energy are ren self also. For It seems as If the more Minimum Charge: (1) The consumer shall pay a mini dered be based on consideration of the con tem and to make such alterations in by the company monthly and Residence: nected load and individual conditions the charges for electric service hsra mum monthly charge hereunder ol are payable at the company’s office we give of love, of service snd of our $2.00 per month. of operation. The estimated demand, under as may be required by its tar ................................. Dollars ($............... ) on or before the 10th day of the selves the fuller grows the store from Commercial: for electric service provided, whether month next following the month in which we drnw upon nnd the richer as thus determined, will be subject to iffs for the altered conditions. $2.50 per month. the actual measurement of the de (3) Unless otherwise agreed in writ any electric energy is used or not, which service was rendered. No dis we grow In the things that make for Term of Contract: mand. ing. the date service hereunder begins based on the minimum charge as counts will be allowed unless payment our own happiness. Let us then allow Not less than one year. Minimum Charge: shall be the date service wires of the shown above. No minimum charge is received by the company within the the magic of Christmastime to fall Contract Form: .■same as specified in regular power company are connected to the con shall be less than $2.50 per month. said time. If payment is not made upon ns so deeply that It may not See Residential and Commercial rate (Schedule E) and not to be less sumer’s premises. (2) All bill for electric service shall wlithin said time, service may be dis only stay with us nt thia time but Lighting Contract. than such charge for a period of one i (4) Unless consumer begins to take be rendered by the company monthly continued by the company. A charge through all the days to follow.— General Terms and Conditions: service hereunder within three (3) and paid by the consumer at the com of $1.00 will be made for reconnection month. Edelman. See General Terms and Conditions. Term of Contract: months after date of execution of this pany’s office on or before the 10th of service discontinued for non-pay Katherine «©, Hit. Wt-Orn No*«psp«r Union.) agreement, the company may, at its day of the month following, aftei ment. Schedule D Any period. Contract Form: option, cancel this agreement. which date the account shall be con Chang in Equipment: TEMPORARY LIGHTING See Regular Power Service Con (5) At the expiration of the term sidered delinquent and service may Consumers are required to notify FLAT RATE tract, which will be supplemented by hereof, or of any yearly period there be discontinued at the option of thr the company before any change or Character of Service: the following contract rider; after. this agreement may be termi company. addition is made in the number, size UNDER THE OUTSIDE For residence and commercial light "Connection Charge” nated by either party, provided writ (3) The company shall have the or type ol lamps, motors, or other ing service of a temporary nature. “In consideration of the temporary ten notice is given at least thirty (30) right, at any time, to verify the maxi apparatus. Any change in the con- ! RABB keeps green under the 24-hour service. enow. Delicate bloaaoms nature of the service to be supplied days prior to such expiration. If not mum demand, cither by check ol necte dload will proportionately ! hide away In ugly seeds. Rato: under the attached contract, dated so terminated, this agreement shall equipment connected to the company’s change the maximum demand at Who can believe the twisted ap Regular residential and commercial ...................................................... 192...,) continue in full force. ! ple-tree distribution system, or otherwise which the rate is applied. will be lost In a surf of lighting, flat rate (Schdule C), plus a the consumer further agrees to pay _ (6) This agreement is bimffng upon Before any change is made in th» Deposits: ! pink petals In tha spring? service connection charge equal to the the company a connection charge of the company only when approved by electrical equipment, the consume! The company shall have the right Thors must bo many a warm estimated cost of labor and material $................ to cover the cost of labor an executive officer of the company, agrees to give the company written at any time to require the consumer true heart cased In a frosty used in connection and disconnection and material used in connection and and shall not be modified or affected notice, so that the company may, ii to make a deposit, in advance suffi 1 end exterior. of service. disconnection of service, such connec by any promise, agreement or repre it deem necessary, also change its cient to secure the payment of ap 1 If wo believed mors In the Discount for Prompt Payment: tion charge to be billed to the con- sentation by any agent or employe of equipment and make such alterations proximately one month's bill for oovered. and leas In the cover Five per cent as specified under shumer by the company upon connec the company, unless incorporated in in the charge for electric service as service. ing. wo should make Christmas Schedule S. day truly bright with peace and tion of service. writing into this agreement before the new conditions require. Change of Occupancy: 1 a good will.—Martha B. Thomas. Minimum Charge: “It is further agreed that the mini such execution. (4) At the expiration of the period Written notice must be given at the ____ Same as specified under Schedule mum charge per month shall not be (7) This agreement and rates pro hereunder, or of any yearly period office of the company of any change ! ____________ _ C, and to be not less than such charge less than the regular minimum charge vided for herein shall be subject to thereafter, this agreement may be in occupancy three days prior to the Mt-A "A -A .-A -A .’A -A."A for a period of one month. for one month, as set forth in the all rules, regulations, orders or tar terminated by either party, provided date of change, otherwise the outgoing Term of Contract: attached contract." iffs now or hereafter filed with, ia- written notice is given at least thirty party will be held responsible for all Auy period. P.S.C. Or. No. 1 V.L A P. Co. No. 1 Contract Form: VERNONIA LIGHT A POWER See Residential and Commercial COMPANY Lighting Contract, which form will be supplemented by the following con TARIFF No. 1 I Consumer. «