PERSONAL NOTES A. B. Lake tu ft Portland Tisitor Monday. Make him happy with a box of Ovtda cigars. Eugene Blakesley spent Monday In Portland. Q. TirLell. of Yankton, was in the city on ruesdhy. Mrs. J. T. Tabor was a Portland visitor on Monday. - Hailey Turner spent the past week at New berg, Oregon. Mrs. E. A. Crouse Tislted in Port land during the week. Albert Freeman, of Warren, was in town on Tuesday. Ed Ballagh was a business visitor at Astoria Wednesday. Mr. and Mrs. Van Natta were in St. Helens on Tuesday. Fred Adams was in St. Helens from Deer Island Tuesday. Mr. and Mrs. Wickland wore Port land visitors on Saturday. Mrs. Hanson was a business visit or in Portland on Tuesday. Mr. J. G. Watts, of Scappoose, was in St. Heleta during the week. A. H. Tar bell was a businew vh.'.t or to St. Helens on Wednesday. DrT McLean, of Portland, visited friends in St. Helens this week. Mrs. Ruhl, of Columbia City, was shopping in St. Helens yesterday. Miss Elizabeth Philip visited friends in Portland on Saturday. Gwnt Lynch, of Scappoose, visited relatives in this place on Tuesday. Mrs. L. L. Baker and Mits Wood were Portland visitors last Saturday. Mrs. Percy Harrison and children spent two days this week in Portland. John Dowling, of Mayger, was a witness in the Circuit Court Thurs day. W. A. Hall, of Clatskanie, was a business visitor in St. Helens yester day. H. T. Ames, of Kelso, Wash., was in St. Helens on Thursday of this week. Mrs. William Muckle and Mrs. C. H. John were Portland visitois on Friday. Miss Lucilo Slade spent last Sat urday and Sunday with friends in Portland. Mr. and Mrs. I. G. Wikstrom, of Scappoose, were in St. Helens on Tuesday. G. H. Eckstrom and Ernest Ry lander, of Warren, were in St. Hel ens Tuesday. Mrs. Bushong and little son James, of Yankton, were in St. Hel ens'on Friday. Mr. Lindahl, of Warren, was In St. Helens one day this week attend ing to business. Earl Saxton, County Fruit Inspect or, was at the meeting of the taxpay ers on Tuday. Mrs. Merrill, of Yankton, is visit ing with her sister Mrs. H. E. La Bare, in tbl city. Wm. Ross was in Portland Wed nesday and attended the big Stock Show held there. K. F. Larson and E. M. Newman, of Warren, were St. Helens visitor one day this week. ' Hiram Kinney, who is in the hos pital at Portland, Is improving and will be about soon. Mrs. W. B. Dillard has been quite sick the past week, but is much bet ter at this-writing. Mrs. S. C. .Morton and Miss Hell born visited lelatives and friends in Portland last week. Mr. and Mrs. M. F. Fenton, of Portland, spent the week end with friends in St. Helens. Omar Nickerson and T. J. Parker, of Vernonia, were in St. Helens on Monday and Tuesday. Mrs. L. F. Neft was a Portland visitor on Wednesday. Misses Alice and Annie Quick a ere Portland visitors on Friday. Mrs. Joseph Sobieski and little son were in St. Helens one day this week. Max Crandall, of Hlllsboro, spent several days of this week iu St. Helens. - Mr. Floyd Culler, of I'ort.anl, visited friends in St. Helens on liu.1 Sunday. George W. Vogel, of Ra'nier, was transacting business in SL Helen. this week. . " Chas. Davis, of Portland, visited with his brother, Dave Davis, of this place during the week. Wm. Skuzie, of Bachelor Flat, attended the meeting of the tax payers hen on Tuesday. Fred Caples, S. Salser and Mr. and Mrs. J. Jacobson were in to the tax payers meeting on Tuesday. Mr. Otto Wyss, of Portland, visit ed with his sister, Mrs. Geo. Shinn, of this place during the week. Rees Hall, of the firm of Williams & Hall Co., is visiting with his par ents at Chinook, Wash., this week. Mrs. C. W. Blakesley spout a t?w di.js of this week visitij; at the home of Mrs. Shehann in Portland. Dr. and Mrs. L. C. Ross, Mrs. A. J. Demlng and Miss Dora Shaffer mo tored to Portland Friday and spent the day. Dr. M. D. Barbour and Mr 3. Bar bour, of Portland, visited their Dau ghter Mrs. Zipperer In St Helens this week. Mrs. Rudolph, of Yankton, and her niece, Miss Mary Wilverding, of Portland, visited in St. Helens on Wednesday. Mn Evans spent Monday in Port land with Mrs. Evans who is in the city for medical treatment. Ph Is some better. Miss Beryl Muckle returned Mon day from Bridal Veil, Oregon, where she spent several weeks visiting her sister, Mrs. Ferris. J. McGuire, superintendent of the Astoria branch of the S. P. & S. Ry., was looking after business matters in St Helens this week. Mrs. Carl Christenson and little son Donald, of Laramie, Wyoming, la visiting with her sister, Mrs. J. T. Tabor, of this place. Walter Pomeioy, of Scappoose, county scaler of Weights and Meas ures, was a businsss visitor in St. Helens last Tuesday. Mr. and Mrs. Bert West and Mrs. Mildred Watts were down from Scappoose on Tuesday and attended the meeting of the taxpayers held here. Miss Ugda Sten and Master John Sten visited Miss Helen Sten at the hospital on Saturday. Miss Sten Is very much Improved in health and expects to be home in a short time. Mr. J. F. McGuire, a pr mlnent attoiney of Portland, was In .St Hel ens yesterday appearing in the Cir cuit Court on behalf of Dr. Barbour, in the case of Barbour vs. Powell. Mrs. Clara Johnson was in Port land last Saturday for medical treat merit. Mrs. Johnson is just lecover- ing from a .surgical operation which was performed at the Portland hos pital sonio time ago. James Pomeroy, a member of the State Board of Horticulture, was in Bt. Helens this week and In Company with County Fruit Inspector, Earl Saxton, visited the various stores dealing in fruits, and alr,o in visiting some ol tho local orchards. , Mayor and Mrs. A. W. Mueller spent Tuesday in Portland. Mr. Mueller is representing several of the creditors of Moghensky & Hay den, the bankrupt merchants of Clatskanie. This firm has been in business in Clatskanie for about two years and their statement shows an Indebtedness of about 115,000 with only $6000 assets. Going some. Bert E. Hancy, a promln-.nt at torney from Portland was In St. Hel ens Thursday on legal business. Andrew J. Hubert, of Seattle, and Elmer Wharton, of Portland, wero In St. Helens this week locking after business matters. Both thece gen glumen aro old t'rco St. Helens resi dents, and tr.ke a keoa interest in the widespread improvement notlce- ablo on every hand. Mr. and Mrs. M. F. Hazen went to Portland this week carrying with them an application for a charter for the Rebekah Lodge of St. Heler.r A sufficient number of applications were filed to grant the charter and on next Saturday night, December 19, the new lodge will be instituted. CHRISTMAS 8.M.K. By the IjMlies Aid of the Conitrettn tionnl Chun-h. Guild Hall, Wednesday. December 16. Cafeteria dinner served from 5 to 8 p. m. Real chicken, roast beef, vegetables, delicacies of various kinds. Popular Prices. Article on Kale. Fancy and plain needlework of all kinds, dolls, chickens, and various kinds of useful and ornamental things, suitable for Christmas pres ents. Prices from S cents up. Doors open and sale begins at 3 p. m. Don't forget time, place and event. MISCELLANEOUS NOTICES. LOST. Lost A Jersey heifer with dark colored head. Wm. Skuzlc, Warren. FOIXU. Found. November 17 one hound pup. Black and tan. Call at S. E. Ray, Vernonia, Ore. GRUBBING 1NTKACT. Want to let a contract for grub bing and plowing 6 acres of land Grubbing is light. Geo. Perry, Houl ton. 2tp. WANTED FRESH COWS. We will buy your Fresh Cows, if test satisfactory, or sell you one Write or phone. Clover Hill Farms Deer Island, Oregon. KSTK.U' NOTICE. I have lost two Holestene year ling heifers, with the tip of right ear cut off. I will pay reward for recov ery of same. K. F. LARSEN, Warren. FIRE! FIRE! FIRE! FIRE! See E. E. Quick In St. Helens and ia sure your property in the Oregon Fire Relief Association of McMInn vllle, Oregon. Don't put It off. W. I WARUE.N, Agt. $25.00 REWARD. For Information that will lead to the conviction of the parties who broke into Philip Bros, blacksmith shop and stole battery, tools, oil. Powder and Plank. Inform the sheriff's office or John Philip. ' KHTKAY NOTICE. A red Jersey heifer, no horns, branded on right hip with cross; Is about year and a half old. Will pay for information' and keep to anyone knowing of, or having same J. M. BURKHEAD, Warren.Ore. Phone 108-9. CARD OF THANKS. We wish to thank the many kin friends for their assistance and help during our recent illness and death of our little daughter. ' MR. AND MRS. MIKE MAGETA MR. ANR MRS. GUS WITTENBEL MRS. SADIE SMITH. FOR SALE. Thoroughbred White Leghorn Cockerels. These birds were raised from trap nested stock. Over 200 eggs yearly. $3.00 each. Also White Wyandotte Cockerolu, $2.60 each. J. E. EGGMAN, lP Houlton. gevoral of our advertisers have changed their ads this week, making Christmas suggestions. It would bo well for Intending purchasers to read all :lio a!u in the Mint this wcok. Our advertisers are all rcollb! busi ness firms, and when they say they have barga'ns you may rest tusured that they do. BIRTHS. Born, to Mr. and Mrs. McNulty on December . 1914, a daughter. DKATHti. Peter Biakke received word this week of the death of Ms mother, Mrs. Brakke, in Portland on Tues day, December 9, IS 14, aCer a short Illness. Funeral services were held In Portland Thursday and the body was shipped to Astoria' for Interment. BUSINESS LOCALS. Pigs for' Sale, by C. J. Larson, Warren, Oro Rag Carpet and Rug Weaving. - MRS McFARLAND, 4tp Scappoose. Bees and Honey for Salo En quire Mrs. F. Ross, at the Danger field farm, near Scappoose Williams & Hall Co Candy Figs Cranberries (HOME BOM) Jap Oranges Golden Dates' Newton Apples Williams & Hall Company HONESTY IS OUR POLICY. h MM AAA AAA AAA AAA AAA A..A M u. - 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 ll AMES MUCKLE & SON Phone No. 3. GOODS OF QUALITY. "Nemo Corsets. :MOADQUARTnRS FOR: HOLIDAY GOODS! We Have the Moat Complete Stock of New Goods that will Make Useful Gift for all Members of the Family. Holiday Ties for Smartly Dressed Men. The patterns and stylos of men's silk tics aie so much prettier than they were labt year. Our Christmas stock surpasses any we have ever had, in beauty and vnrio'.y. You can't irako a mistake It you select a Tie for Him. Every one a good one. Four-ln Hands, White Wash Ties, wide oren ends, tang String Ties. Hows, Rats and Tocks. I'KICKH FKOM 2.V. I I'. Bath Robes for Gifts. Fancy, I'l&ld Hath Kobe.-, trim med In silk braid, shawl culh.r, but toned down front, 'pockets on lUle and breast, fancy heavy cord around the waist. Superior quality and workmanship. ltKa I..IU IMN) IIOIIKM AT ..fiO. Indian Ulnnket I'attomi, with cord to match, 72x88. Wool flnlnh. ritici; kac'Ii 1 1 Ladies riandkerchiers in m Ureat Variety. r? jf VERY DAINTY CHRISTMAS G IFTS, HANDKERCHIEFS IN it FANCY BOXES, ASSORTED THREE IN THE BOX. Vtf f One corner embroidered Handkerchiefs 5 c. each V I? lV Assorted embroidered Handkerchiefs I0c, 3 for 25c. i jijl All linen large size Handkerchiefs I5c, 2 for 25c I n Irish linen hemstitched Handkerchiefs 25c. each Embroidered in colors, pink, blue and lavender, in fancy box ,25c per box V f 1 r Linen cambric inch hem Handke rchiefs 50c. each JfiJl Children's colored border Handker chiefs, per box . . . . . 25c 7 n Fancy corner embroidered Handker erchiefs 25c. each few Swiss embroidered 1 inch hem $1.00 per box 1 r Colored Swiss embroidered Handkerchiefs 25c. each 5 t Christmas will soon be here, and Santa Claus has made his home at our store. Recognizing the fact that money is scarce, we have marked all toys cheaper than they are usually sold. Be sure to come and get yours before the best articles are g0"?, l Tde8tr? are refgnized by the public, and our store has become a veritable bee hive of industry. The toy shops of Holland, Belgium, France and Ger many have been drawn upon for our supply, all to make your children hannv at the coming Yulehde. FRANK L. PETERSON pJLf" 0 6' D fi 0 Q CS CS