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NEWS OF THE COUNTY AND SUBURBS

Local and County Items of Interest to Courier Readers

STAFFORD

Clover hay is being secured in bet-

ter shape this year than lor yearspast. The sun and wind combined tocure it quickly, and stock will leavegreen pasture to eat' the dry hay.

Stafford was called upon Sundayafternoon to pay the last sad rites toWilliam Weltner, who died near Dor-ri- s,

California, after only two days'illness. His brother and himself hadtaken up homesteads in the moun-

tains, and one worked out and the oth-

er staid to look after things, and hewas stricken with erysipeals whilealone. His mother and sister wentdown and brought the body home,the brother accompanying them.The mother, Mrs. Weltner, is a daugh-ter of the late Michael Shafer, ofShafer's mill, near the mouth of theTualatin. Many and beautiful werethe floral offerings, of which a cousintook pictures for the grieving rela-tives.,

Mrs. J. Q. Gage and children, fromSt. Helens, returned home on Satur-day. Their second boy, Roy, ranaway from home and joined the caval-ry at Vancouver, was assigned toTroop A, 24th U. S. Cavalry, and sentto Fort Russel, Wyoming.

Mrs. Holton returned to StaffordSaturday after spending the weekwith her daughter, Mrs. Snell, at As-

toria.The majority of the Staffordites

spent the Fourth in various nearbypicnics or celebrations.

On Sunday the Wilsonville boys,largely reinforced by Stafford, wentto Salem to teach the convicts how toplay baseball, and were nicely trim-med to the tune of 7 to 1.

The crusher, which is located by,the side of the road on Hayes' hill,is turning out crushed rock as fast asan auto truck can haul it to the road,and we live in hopes that we will beable to get about a little next winterwithout stopping to be pulled out ofthe mud every few rods,

Mr. and Mrs. Aerni and a couple oftheir sons went to Logan last week,where they have another place, whichthey purchased recently, and contem-plate moving there in the near fu-

ture.The Ladies' Circle will meet next

week Thursday, the 10th, with Mrs.Thomas, and a full attendance is re-

quested, as the ladies are to considerthe question of how to help in the RedCross work.

Mr. and Mrs. Arden Gage, of Nes-tucc- a,

their son, Will, and daughter,Retha, attended the great picnic tocelebrate the opening of the SourGrass road, which cuts off the tollhouse at Dolph on the Willamina andTillamook road to the coast, on Saturday, June 30, and then came on tothe old home and mother at the Gngefarm, and spent the night, returningthe next day, 78 miles. The daugh-ter returned to her home in Califor-nia last week.

MOLALLA

Mr. and Mrs. Frank Whitten andchildren, Ernest Whitten and family,Harley Whitten and Oscar Whitten,of Hazelia, motored to Molalla andcelebrated the Fourth there.

Carl Mueller was busy Wednesdayhelping Mr. Larson put up clover hay.

Mr. and Mrs. G. S. Babeock andchildren, Mrs. Cora Miley Boutz andchildren and Mr. and Mrs.- Ed Brit-ton spent Tuesday in Molalla.

Arthur Larson was transactingbusiness in Molalla Thursday.

W. S. Kinsy, of Bremertorr, Wash.,of the U. S. navy, was a guest Thurs-day of his cousines, Mrs. G. S. Bab-coc- k

and Mrs. Ed Britton.Mr. Hamilton spent the Fourth

with relatives in Portland.Rev. Plumber was a dinner guest

Sunday at the J. V. Baker home.Miss Lena Babeock was a pleasant

caller of Geraldine Webb Staurdayevening.

Hans Larsen was in Oregon CitySaturday.

Miss Alma Babeock, who is attend-ing summer school at Monmouth,'spent the week-en- d with her parentshere..

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TH09. F. RYAN,President.

C. Antone, were business visitors inOregon City Friday.

Miss Dorothy Vaughn was in Mo-lall-

Friday.Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Larson were

business visitors in the county seatFriday.

Mr. and Mrs. G. S. Babeock andMiss Alma Babeock, Louis Babeock,and Mrs. Cora Boutz and baby, Jean,motored to Wilhoit Sunday.

Little Misses Jean and MildredLarson were dinner guests at thehome of their grandparents, Mr. andMrs. J. U. Baker, Friday.

Mr. and Mrs. Babeock entertainedat an informal bee party in theirwoods Friday evening. A giant oaktree was sawed down, several swarmsof bees captured and an immense lotof honey taken. Those attendingwere Mr. and Mrs. Ed Britton, Mrs.Cora Miley Boutz, Miss Lena Bab-

cock, Mr. and Mrs. G. S. Babeock;those from Portland were Carl Mueller, Will Blaedel and Mr. Hamlet.

Mr. and Mrs. Tom 0. Ridings werein Wilhoit Sunday.

HIGHLAND

Chevor Sullivan was at the Kandlehome all week and returned Tuesdayto his home in Portland.

Sixteen of Highland's best went ona picnic to Clear Creek Sunday. Allreported a jolly time.

Earl went to eastern Oregon last Thursday.

Mrs. George Hanson and daughter, of Malone, Wash., and sister,Miss Elsie Schramm, are visitingfriends at Oregon City.

Mr, and Mrs. Mason were inCity the Fourth visiting their

daughter, Mrs. Wright.A number of neighbors and

friends gave a serenade in honor ofthe newlyweds, Mr. and Mrs. Lam-

bert, of Portland, at the home of Mrs.Anna Rath, where they have beenvisiting the past week. The eveningwas spent in playing games and supper was served at midnight. Theguests were Mrs. E. Graves, Mrs.Burner, Misses Ana Schmidt, TillieMartin, Esther Martin, Opal Mason,Ethel Mason, Elsie Schram, LoetoNicholas, Crystal Rath; Bruno Sovin-sk- i,

Joe Smith, Harold Vohs, Wm.Schmidt, Sam Martin, William Mar-

tin, E. Erickson, Al Burner, F. Baur-e- r,

Chevor Sullivan, James Hanhart,T. J. Parish, Arthie Rath, John Mar-

tin, Anna Rath and Mr. and Mrs.Lambert.

Singing school will be held at theM. E. church Saturday evening, withJoe Smith as leader.

Mr. and Mrs. M. E. Kandle werevisiting Tuesday.

Mr. and Mrs. C. C. Kandle enter-tained Mrs. Burner, Mrs. Schmidt andMiss Anna Schmidt, Mrs. J. Hanhartand sons, .Albert Burner and WilliamSchmidt Monday evening.

Mr. and Mrs. Glachio, of Portland,who have been visiting at the home ofM. E. Handle's returned Tuesday.

LOGAN

The weather has finally gotten outof the habit of raining and we are be-

ginning to wish it would resume themoisture spillings for a while, thoughcrops seem to be doing well yet.

D. F. Whiteman, route 2 mail car-

rier, is on his annual vacation, andthe substitute uses a horse and goesthrough Logan about 2 o'clock.

Mrs. Conway has been down fromher Newberg home visiting relatives.She is a cousin of the elder Gerberbrothers, and recently moved fromBend, Oregon.

Frank Kohl is expecting a call tojoin the engineer corps as the resultof his enlistment.

Mrs. Sherwood and Fred Gerberraised a total of $45 for the RedCross.

Grandma Gerber, widow of thelate Jacob Gerber, Sr., died last weekin Oregon City, A good woman hasgone to her rest, one who was lovedand respected by all who knew her.

Mr. and Mrs. Fred Gerber recentlytook a over the Columbia high-

way.Fred Minder had a blowout last

Cora Mijcy Boutz and son, ! week and as a consequence took the

The Business of Getting Onin the World

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HATEVER the future holds for you, youreveryday actions are increasing the amountof it.

If your attitude toward money, today is oneof reckless disregard for the future, undoubt- -

II iW ll 0l"y you ttro stor'nS UP trou')le'llJSatti j js jj,e same tomorrow', more trouble.

But, if your thoughts are turned toward the sensiblethings that mean, finally, more money in your savings ac-

count, the danger of trouble, sometime in the future, di-

minishes.

Ilavo you a savings account? Is it always uppermostin your mind? Does it receive a fair share of your in-

come? Are you doing everything a sensible personshould to avoid the troubles that overwhelm so many peo-

ple, almost within speaking distance of you every day?Have you a regular "bank day"?

We Pay 4 Per Cent on Savings Accounts

Bank of CommerceOwned, Operated nd Controlcd by Clackmi County People

H. S. MOUNT,Vice Preiiiltut.

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JOHN R. HUMPHRYS,Cashier.

OREGON CITY COURIER, OREGON CITY, OREGON, THURSDAY, JULY 12, 1917

twice over with the car on top at theend of the referee's count.

Harding grange had a good meet-ing last Saturday, there being 26members present. The next twomeetings will begin at one p. m. onaccount of the busy season. Fruit iscertainly going to be scarce in thisvicinity. Bert Corless has the frameof Ole Thompson's house up.

A hustler for a Portland creameryhas been around and some have prom-ised their cream. A new broomsweeps clean for a while.

MOUNT PLEASANT

The Live Wires had the time oftheir lives Saturday morning. Six-

teen of the husky fellows got up at 5

o'clock and headed for Mount Pleas-ant to hoe beans. Lawyers, drug-gists, plumbers, real estate men,bankers, businessmen and mill oper-ators worked for several hours.

The young people of Mount Pleas-and had a very pleasant dance lastFriday evening.

Miss Leona Kellogg, of OregonCity, spent Monday with her father,E. E. Kellogg, on the farm.

Mount Pleasant crops are lookingup to the average, a larger acreage ofcorn being planted.

The Mount Pleasant Civic Improvement club is making arrange-ments for an exhibit at the countyfair at Canby.

Mr. Leger had the misfortune tolose 75 or 80 nice young chickens allready for the fryer. Thieves carriedoff the birds.

S. O. Dillman's new house is re-

ceiving the finishing touches.John Dannaman, of Portland, spent

the week-en- d calling on old friends.The spiritualist camp meeting at

New Era has convened and quite afew from Mount Pleasant are in reg-ular attendance.

The Chautauqua also will havequite a representation from MountPleasant.

Mrs. Warthing is slowly improving,her many friends will be glad to hear.

H. Woodard has disposed of hisgoods and left for eastern Oregon.

EAGLE CREEK

Quite a number of Eagle Creekpeople celebrated the Fourth at theGarfield Country club.

After having spent a week in EagleCreek the Hizz Fun Makers went toDamascus on Sunday.

Mr. and Mrs. Fred Moehnke werethe week-en- d guests of Mr. and Mrs.Roy Douglass.

Mr. and Mrs. Alex Baker spent theFourth in Portland.

Mr. and Mrs. Roll Douglass werethe dinner-gues- ts of Mr. and Mrs.Roy Douglass Friday.

Miss Veroo Beckett spent Sundayon the farm with her mother and sis-ter.

There was a sort of family reunionat the home of Mrs. Viola DouglassSunday, twenty-tw- o of her relativestaking dinner with her. Those pres-ent were Mr. and Mrs. Will Douglass,Walter Douglass and children, Mr.and Mrs. Jim DeShazer and children,Mr. and Mrs. Roll Douglass and son,Wayne, and Charles Updegrave.

Mr. and Mrs. George Priester. ofLogan, spent Sunday at the home ofRoy Douglass.

Will Palmateer was on the hill onMonday calling on R. B. Gibson andH. S. Gibson.

HIGHLAND

The Fourth and the strawberryseason are things of the past and haying time is on. If we don't get a goodrain this week, the late grain will bea failure; one good thing, it won'tcost so much to twine them.

ihe l'ourth of July picnic theFarmers' union gave at the Clarkesgrange hall was a success. Mrs,Stela Graves was elected to read theDeclaration of Independence, whichshowed good judgment on the part ofthe union. An extra large crowd at-tended the dance at the grange hall,which the union had rented for theoccasion.

Milton Miller, the brave defenderof our country who is going to rep-resent the Millers at the front, isabout well again from the bruises hereceived when he hit a rock in an 0.W. R. & N. tunnel. Mr. Miller oughtto make a good showing at the front,for he is a 9 per cent perfect man, arecord which few in the whole U. S.army can point to.

CHERUYVILLE

Fine weather for the haymakers.We need rain for the gardens and

grain, but it is great for those secur-ing the hay crop.

Mrs. Lillian Averill has gone toPortland to attend the N. E. A. con-vention and will return Saturday.

An epidemic has been ragingamong cattle on the range here. Fivedifferent parties have lost six headeach and others have lost one or more.Probably a poisonous plant.

The government cruisers have mov-ed over to Marmot and will returnhere next week. They will move far-ther as winter approaches. They, ex-

pect it will take two years to finishthe job.

Mrs. Miller, of the hotel, has a pul-let not much over six months old thathas a brood of chickens.

The big crop of cherries that weexpected early in the season has beena disappointment, as they have most-ly fallen off. The crop of pears willalso be light.

DAMASCUS

Haying has becun and the fnvmeraare out early and late.

Frank Krotsch is building a newchicken house.

I Mr. Carlson's brother and sister,

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of Portland, spent Sunday at the

Carlson home.Mr. Hall has purchased a wood

from Mr. Stingley. Now watchsplinters fly.

Julia Kritsch returned Sundayfrom her visit to Portland.

Chas. Royer and family were outin their car taking in the sights Sun-

day evening.The school board met last week

to discuss ways and means to builda nlav shed and clean well on

the school grounds.The gardens are looking good re-

gardless of dry weather.

A Bad Spring for Women

The late, cold and damp springseems to have been particularly se-

vere on the health of women, andmany are suffering from backache,vhpnmatie Dains. aches and pains in

sides, joints and muscles, lumbagoand other ailments caused over-

work disordered kidneys or blad-

der. Mrs. T. J. Bucknell, Hardy,Neb., writes: "I am recovering froman attack of lumbago by the aid of

Foley Kidney Pills. They surely helpme." Women peculiarly liableto kidney trouble, no symptomshould be Jones Drug

County CourtCOUNTY COURT PROCEEDINGS,

JULY TERM, 1917

In matter of the petitionElmer Swope County Road,referred t o Viewers to Survey July16th, 1917.

In the matter of the report of RoadViewers on I. Clarke Road, Pass-

ed first second reading and de-

clared to be a county road.In the matter of the petition ofPorter County Road, Referred

to Viewers to survey July 19th, 1917.In matter of the petition of J.

D. Crawford vacation, Viewers re-

port passed first and second readingand ordered vacated.

In the matter of the petition of

Peter Schiewo county road, Peti-

tion dismissed.In the matter of the petition of

Fred Radford County Road,Viewers' report passed first and sec-

ond reading and declared to be acounty road.

In the matter of the S. GorbettRoad, Viewers Report passed first andsecond reading and declared to be acounty road.

In the matter of the petition of C.

J. Wollertz County Road, Petitiondismissed.

EXPENDITURES FOR MONTHJULY

ROAD NO. 1 E.Gnffney, ?2.75; H. Battin, $5.00;J. A. Davis, $2.50; A. P. Langenberg,$5.00;. Frank Durette, $5.00;Kanne, $5.00; Sam $2.25;Jerome Avery, $9.00; Alfred Otty,$9.00; B. Davis, $2.25; E. Bat-ti- n,

$2.25; Edwin Gerber, $80.00; B.L. Friedrich, $80.00; E. Haymon,$6.00; A. Martin, $3.00; Roy Otty,$5.00.

ROAD NO. 3 Sum-

ner, $7.00; John Moore, $13.00; Wal

The response to our efforts to supply the needs of Clacka- - gmas County people is so encouraging that we are redoubling gour energy to provide you with values that will exceed your gexpectations. ' B

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OREGON CITY'S BUSY STORE

ter Thebo, $28.00; W. Bueman, $66.00;

Elmer Tong, $37.00; J. W. .Norton$55.00; H. Roach, $14.00; E. Huddle,

$31.00; Hugh Lay, $34.87; Frank Don-

ley, $16.00; E. Thebo, $12.00; J. A.

Stall, $4?.75; Curtis Young, $32.00;

Walter Young, $24.00; Otto Luscher,$2.00; Fern Thebo, $6.00; R. Gustaf-so- n,

$14.00; John Wistrand, $6.00;

Paul Luscher, $8.00; W. Hall, $37.00;

J. Tomsen, $32.00; John Chitwood,$4.00; A. H. Ritzau, $69.75; JoePapsch, $30.00; Earl Tong, $05.00;J. W. Shields, $45.00; Amos Hall,$36.00; H. T. Burr, $39.00; Hermanseibert $78.50; Charles Royer, $26.00;W. Schwartz, $30.00; H. E. Sylvester,$25.00; F. H. Allen, $14.00s FrankKrotsch, $26.00; H. Norton, $49.00;A. Bock, $18.00; E. Sylvester, $17.00;

Grunslade, $3.75; Sandy FirLumber Co., $8.50; Mary Dallas,$5.00; J. C. Elliott & Co., $35.07; C.Wolfhagen, $4,20.

ROAD DISTRICT NO. 4 Estaca-d- a

Telephone & Telegraph Co., $3.05;Bert H. Finch, $16.38; J. V. Barr,$6.25; N. E. Linn, $17.00; C. H. Ser-

ver, $5.00; J. A. Kitching, $61.25;C. C. Sailing, $24.00; L. Hale, $20.00;$22.00; W. T. Looney, $29.00; E. E.J. B. Linn, $23.00; H. C. Heiple,Sailing, $3000; H. M. Duus, $9.00;II. A. Githens, $21.00; G. C. Heiple,$19.00; Portland Railway, tJJght &

Power Co., $49.00; C. W. Schuld &

Sons, $84.00; J. A. Kitching, $44.00;R. H. Currin, $15.00; J. R. Hughes,$17.00; C. W. Fuller, $23.50; J. K.Ely, $14.00; J. B. Linn, $2.00; C. F.Bullard, $13.50; R. S. Coop, $8.50; D.E. McConnel, $2.00; J. T. Dowty, $6.-5- 0;

John Githens, $2.00; L. F. Hale,$7.00; A. E. Erickson, $12.00.

ROAD DISTRICT NO. John

Meyer, $5.00; A. Johnston, .$10.00; B.Jonston, $10.00; Meyer, $20.62;C. Lekberg, $25.00; V. Jphnson,$10.00; H. Johnson, $10.00; E. Sief-e- r,

$20.00; 0. Rich, $24.00; J. Ander-eg-g,

$2.50; O. W; Boring, $2.50; F.Johnson, $4.50; H. Naas, $2843; JohnMeyer, $15.12; F. Frickstrom, $4.50;,L. H. Mellicote, $2.25; L. Ball, $1.13;L. Sutton, $5.62; F. Lake, $5.62; JohnMeyer, $13.75; J. E. Seifer, $30.00;

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The Bodyguard Sprlngtex Union Suits.., $1.00

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Why Not a TripTo Oregon's Popular Beach Resorts

Tillamook County Beaches

Newport Beaches

Low Round Trip Fares

Daily Train Service

For information and booklets, call on your local or writeJohn M. Scott, General Passenger Agent

Southern Pacific Lines

C. Lekberg, O. M. Richey,$5.00; Wm. Mueller, $10.00; U.

$10.0.0; P. Schwitzer, $15.00;

O.. W. Boring, $22.50; J. Anderegg,$17.50; A. Jonston, $4.50; John Mey-

er, $22.00; H. Naas, $11.25; L. H.$2.25; L. Sutton, $10.12;

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BEFORETHEOF OUR PATENT POUCH

GRAVELY PLUG TOBACCOMADE STRICTLY FOR ITS CHEWING QUALITYWOULD NOT KEEP FRESH THIS SECTION.

NOW THE PATENT POUCH KEEPS ITFRESH AND CLEAN AND GOOD.

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