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i Xmas j We have selected from our stock many articles that are most in demand at this season of the year for Holiday Gifts and have marked the Prices Down Very Low i G.Uitn Sectional Honkcases, Regular $23.50, Xmas Special. .517.50 Quartered Oak HtiiTct, Reg. $25-00. Xmas Special. ., ll9.SQ Slain Oak Huffet, Reg. $26.50, Xmas. Special 13.50 Royal Oak HufTet, Reg. $18.00, Xmas Special 14.00 todies' Writing Desks, Reg. $8.50 Xmas Specials.. 6.50 ' " " ". S9.50 " " 7.25 fc " $15.00 " H.OO " " " " " $19.50 " " .'. 15.00 Klertric Portable tamps, Reg. .$ 5.00, Xmas Special 3.95 1 5.50, " " 4.40 m 6.00, 4.50 .; ; " 6.75, " 5.00 i ' " " " . " 7.50. " " 6.00 " 8.00, !' " 6.35 $ " 13.50, " " ...... 9.50 frr ", " " " 15..00, " ' 11.50 Rogers Dros. 1847 Silverware, Old Colony Design at great ly Reduced. Prices. Hand Painted and Fancy China to 1-3 off the regular price. ORMANDY BROS. 'furniture cash or credit U5- ftl ways Watch FOR SPECIAL PRICES WE WILL HAVE A SPECIAL EVERY DAY l Hfhe Place to get GoodMeats nnd Butter $heap. WHEREAT? k JOHNS CASH MARKET 109 NORTH JERSEY STREET Phone Columbia 21 1 y.-" ' Christmas is Fast Approaching YOUfWILL HAVE TO HURRY Visit Toyland -AT THE-- St. Johns Hardware Co. Open Nights from now on until Christmas Wc give S. & H. Green Trading Stamps. Wednesday is Double Stamp Day. ST. JOHNS HARDWARE CO. . 3j Adstracts of Title Prepared. I Does Not Rub Off, UA 4 Tmtt m Loaf i Others, Satci WmL GetaCanToday AU eoauBBxIettiou ihoald I tilrtuti to Tie Rerltw Bl. Jih., OftOfxT H. HENDERSON 311 North Jersey Street J Real Estate, Loans, Insurance I w BBBaaar r Specials our Window ST. JOHNS, OREGON Why not n Caloric Fireless Cooker for your WIFIi ns a Christmas Gift? It will save her hours of drudgery in the Kitchen the year around. Priced from $10.00 up to $21.50. We are selling these on Small Payments Down and the Hulauce Monthly. (Ml Accurate Work Guaranteed. APPENDICITIS BOOK FREE The Adler-i-ka book, telling how you can EASILY guard against appendicitis, and how you can re lieve constipation or gas on ine stomach INSTANTLY, is offered free this week by the ST. JOHNS PHARMACY. NOTICE TO ADVERTISERS. 1n order to Insure a change of ad vertisement the copy for such change should reach this office not later than Wednesday, at 3 o'clock p. m. Please fMn r" f' ) p-l.-fj Local News. Send in your news items. Miss Vida Evans was a recen visitor to Vancouver. J. K. Johnson nas resigned as pastor of the Christian church. It is now possible for a Mexi can president to resign before being assassinated. A diplomat is a man who ad mits to ins who tnat no is wrong when he knows he is right. Buy a ticket to the Bachelor Club Benefit performance to be held at the Multnomah Tiicatre the evening of December 21st. Dr. and Mrs. B. P. Rambo of St. Johns, Oregon, with their two children are the house guests of Mr. and Mrs. A. C. Gesler for several days. Cen tralia Examiner. The police was called out Mon day night on a call to investigate a supposedly mad dog case. The police decided. however, that the animal was in full possession of his normal faculties. The school census has been finished by Miss Florence Ogden under tho supervision of School Clerk Tanch. The result shows that there arc 759 boys of school age residing in the city and 757 girls, or a total of 1516 in all. Eric Carlson and William Worth of the S. P. I. Class of the Christian church, attended The Older Boys' Conference held at McMinnville Nov. 27, 28 and 29. The S. P. I. Class will give a Can Social just before Christmas. There's a tremendous relief in the statement of a woman writ er tnat the American govern ment needn't worry about an army that every American girl over 15 is practiced in tho use of powder, and a call to armsjs all Bho wants. Ex. F. K. Miller and daughter of Friend. Oregon, were guests of Postmaster Monnhan tho first of tho week. Mr. Miller was the first postmaster in St. Johns nftcr the office was moved to the ton of theiiill and situated where the Peninsula National Bank is now located. That private property cannot be condemnded for private ir rigation or water power pur poses, was a decision handed down by tho circuit court at Al bany last week, the court con tending that such action would bo an infringement of the con stitutional rights of owners of property. Tho operations of tho Helix division of tho, Farmers' Union resulted in qn actual saving of an average of $109 to each of its 100 members during the past season. This saving was ac complished by economy in tho purchaso of grain bags, binders twino nnd other supplies. At ts Helix waro houses tho as sociation handled 271,501 sacks of wheat. Georgo Ilincs, colored, who formerly worked as shoo shiner at Giimoro's barber shop, was arrested on a charge of abstract- ng five dollars from the barber shop till and also stealing somo cigarettes from tho cigar case Sunday morning. He had a hearinpr in Judge Williams' court Mondny and was bound over to tho grand jury. Deputy District Attorney Robinson pros ecuted the case. Attorney Perry C. Stroud made a splendid plea for the es tablishment of grades on all streets in tho city before tho city council Tuesday evening. He pointed out the met that the city would savo considerable money by having this work done, and would be a great con venience to citizens building on streets where the grade is not now established. The idea is a fine one, and should not be lost track of. As a portion of Oregon's dis play at the Panama Exposition next year, ten car loads of pro ducts of this state Avill bo ship ped south within a few days under the auspices of the Wil lamette Valley Exposition As sociation. Already 164 boxes of apples have been forwarded and will bo promptly installed in the Oregon building. Fifty thous and booklets will bo printed for distribution at the exposition, containing articles regarding the resources of the Valley, Engineer Laurgaard.in charge of the Tumalo irrigation pro ject, has announced that this project is now complete and that applications for the lands are being received in great num bers. The entire project em braces 22,500 acres of irrigible land, about 6,000 acres of which has already been contracted for. The lands are being sold in 40 acre tracts at $40 per acre, one tenth of the price to be paid at once, the balance in ten Install ments. The settler, by irrigat ing one-third of his land each year for three year, 'can defer the annual payments for those three years, enabling him to apply the money to tho improve ment of the land. Storage of water in the big reservoir was commenced Dec. 5th. When a woman fails to get a man she often gets mannish. Airs. Unas, sagert was a re cent visitor hero. She now re sides at Orchards, Wash. Dressmaking. Prices to suit the times. Call at 425 Eus Buchanan street, St Johns. "Watches" made over into Time-pieces" at reasonable rates at Rogers', 309 N. Jersey street. Kubber goods, lountain syr inges, not water bottles, nt omizers and ali rubber supplies selling at one-fourth off at the St. Johns Pharmacy. Auto lor nire by day, nour or trip, at very reasonable rates. Good opportunity for parties of four or less to make a trip into the country at a low price. H. M. Waldref,609 Fessenden street. Phone Columbia 206. Some special deals on Grapho- phones, closing out a stock; prices cannot be enualcd else whero: cash or terms: at the St. Johns Pharmacy. Any one having knowledge of destitute families in St. Johns aro requested to notify either V. W. Mason or Postmaster T. J. Monahan of the fact, with the assurance that each case Will receive attention. Each memberof tho Quid Libet club has been requested by tho promoters of the Community Christmas treo to furnish and dress one doll for the ChristmaB benefit. Therefore, all mem bers of tho club are requested ,0 comply with tho request. President. Phillips & McCredio of Port- and have secured control of the Multnomah Theatre, Mrs. Elliott disposing of same. The theatre s undergoing alterations and embellishment, and the new proprietors will maintain a high class of moving pictures and vaudovillo. Tho tax levy in St. JohnB this year is luteen per cent lower than last year. A reduction of 0110 and one-half mills was mado n tho school levy, and ono mill in tho city levy, ui the city ovy tho Coonorago roadway. city dock and now fire equip ment and maintainnnco aro re sponsible for about thrco mills. "Your husband has been ill". paid tho caller. "Yes," replied tho little, worried looking wo man, "ho's boon feeling very badly. I do my best to plcaso tiim, but nothing seems to satis- y him." "Is his condition critical?" "It's worse than critical," sho answered, with a sigh; "it's abusive." Ex. Of thn forty-two foreign na tions participating in tho Pan ama Exposition tho latest to pre pare plans for i government pavilions aro Switzerland nnd Norway. Tho Swiss pavilion will bo of tho chariot stylo characteristic of tho Alps. A foot tower is tho denomating featuro of tho Norwcgion pavilion. While a Denver physician was inspecting an insane hospital at ueblo an Inmnto approached lim, nnd asked: "I beg your pardon, sir, but hnvo you a pieco of toast?" "No," replied tho doctor, in surprise, "but 1 can get a piece 11 you want it badly." "Oh, I wish you would. m a poached egg and 1 want to sit down." Tradesman. The contract has been let for the construction of tho Tex us building at tho Exposition. Tho stylo of tho building is reminis cent of the state capitol. It is surmounted by an 85 foot domo on which is a heroic figure hold ing aloft a great star, emblem atic of tho Lone Star State. There are now forty-four states and territories participating in the Exposition. Tho Quid Libet Club enter tained their husbands and friends at an elaborate luncheon at tho beautiful new home of Mr. nnd Mrs. E. S. Currier on East Chicago street Tuesday evening. This was tho second of a scries of luncheons tho members are giving to their friends during tho season. There were twenty-four persons present. Every ono spent a very enjoyable evening, Mr. and Mrs. A. C. Gesler entertained on Thanksgiving with a perfectly appointed din ner at their new home on G street. The table was centered with a bowl of beautiful yellow and white chrysanthemums, and a lovely course dinner was Berved. The guests included Dr. and Mrs. B. F. Rambo of St. Johns, Oregon, and their two daughters. Dr. Lasher from Oakville, and Mr. Jerome Whist ler. Centralia Chronicle Ex aminer. The Oregon Grape Club (Wo men of Woodcraft) will hold their bazaar in the building formerly occupied by Mrs. Schultz' Milinery store Tuesday, December 15. Articles useful and ornamental will be on sale at prices to suit all purchasers. Those wishing to place goods on the commission table are re quested to bring them early Tuesday morning for proper registry. Lunch will be served. Come and have a good time. Secretary. Good cow for sale. F. Tufta, 1040 N. Ivanhoe street. Picture framing doue at Portland prices at H. K Clark's, the furni ture man. Adv. The subject for the Christian Science lecture Sunday: "God, the Preserver of Man." The Benedict Social Club held a delightful dunce in Eagles' hall last evening. Sneed's or chestra furnished the music. Hess' Poultry Panacea, the great egg producer: local poultry- men are feeding it with good re sults: 25c nnd 50c a package, nt tho St. Johns Pharmacy. James Pearson sustained fractured skull by falling into tho hold of the British ship Poltalloch, at the dry docks, Wednesday, dying shortly after being taken to the Good Samari tan hospital at Portland in the afternoon. He resided in Port land. William O'Shea, an employe of the Cowlitz Bridge Company, while doing construction work at the new Uooperngo plant, was seriously injured when he fell from a beam 20 feet to the water below, striking his head on a piling, his skuii was fructurcd. He wns taken to the Good Samaritan hospital. C. W. Corby has recently taken offices with City Attorney Parker, in tho Holbrook build ing. Mr. Corby is an old friend of Mr. Parker, who speaks of him in the highest terms as a lawyer and dependable citizen. For tho past few years Mr. Corby has been practicing his profession in Portland and Salem. The people of St. Johns will be tr ad to welcome Mr. Corby and wife to our midst. Tho North School of St. J onus Parent-Teacher8'A880ciation met Thursdny afternoon. Christmas songs were sung by lirst and second grnde pupils, followed bj sixth and seventh grade songs. An interesting paper was read by Mrs. V. W. Mason entitled, 'When Does n mother's In fluence Begin?" This was fol- owed by a discussion of the paper. ine attendance wns good and the occasion greatly enjoyed. Prophetic Lectures by Evan gelist Milton II. St. John- "A Feast of Good Things." Menu for tho week: Sunday, Dec. 13 "War Between a Ram and He Goat." Monday. "Unto 2300 years, then shall the Sanctuary beC ennsod." Tuesday, When Will tho World's Judgment Be gin?" Wedncsdny,"TheSupremo Court of tho Universo in Ses sion." Thursday, "God's Look ing Glass." Friday, "Tho Chris tinn sabbath." sauwiuy, no meeting. You aro invited. Song service, 7:45; sermon 8:00. The first community sing in St. Johns was successfully given ast Friday evening at tho James John High school under tho direction of Mrs. E. L. Coovert, supervisor of music in tho public schools. A largo audience was present nnd enjoyed tho num )ers rendered, although it is said some regret was expressed mat more of the old time songs were not sung. Tho program was as follows: Vocal solo, selected, Mrs. Albert Johnson; Bong, "Barcarole" from" Talcs of liolf- man, and "Absent," xeacners Glco Club, composed of tho Misses Romig, Parmoly, Villi- viovo. Rogers, Clark, Rush, Crouch. McNiven. McPherson and Mcsdames WeekB and Creo craft: song. Omnipresence, by pupils of mh nnd inn urammiir grades; song. Cnrmonn, High School Mixed chorus: selection, by orchestra under tho leader ship of S. E. Hunter. Several old time selections were given which were greatly appreciated by tho audience. According to the announce ment elsewhere in this paper, the Peninsula National Bank will again open a Christmas Sav ings Club, Monday December 21, and after that date. The club which was organized last Murch at this Bank and now being wrought to a close, has proven most popular, Quito a number entered the class for the purpose of saving money for Christmas, and as a result tho Bank will pay out $2500 to the members of the class, the Bank has pro vided handsomely embellished Christmas checks for tho mem bers of tho class just closing. Tho amounts of tho savings range from $10.50 to $50, and in most cases was saved with ittle effort. Many of the mem bers have expressed themselves as highly pleased with the plan, and are now congratulating themselves upon the fact that they enlisted as members. Tho Christmas club scheme -is a splendid one. It encourages and developes the saving habit, and gives the members a tidy ittle sum at Christmas time that otherwise would probably have been expended. The new club promises to be even more popular than tho initial one, and many 01 tho old members will repeat the experiment with the new class. The Bank pays four per cent interest on these sav ings. Read the announcement. NoU the label on your paper. GBE5B ANNOUNCEMENT Peninsula National Bank CHRISTMAS SAVINGS Monday, And after You are Invited to Join The purpose of the Club is to help you and others accumulate a fund for Christmas or other purposes. You pay in a little each week, for 50 weeks, and get all your money back with interest, just before Christmas. Tho first payment makes you a member there are no fees, fines or trouble. The payments are so small any ono can easily keep them up. The plan is so simple a child can easily become a member and make the payments. You have everything to gain- you can't lose a cent. EVERYBODY -Old or Young, is welcome to become a member. Ask us all about it Call or write Wo will distribute about December 15, $2500 to Xmas Savings Club members of this year. Peninsula National Bank l PllTHK AUTZHN, President John N. Kdmii'shn, Cnsliicr Musings of a School Boy! My maw sez thot a fcllor ort Tu bo mado hard tu ketch, Ef ho won't go tu schol' and lam Tu rede an' rite an sech. My maw sob I'd be lik' my paw Not 'mount tu a lull o' beans, Ef she 'ud lot me do lik' him Set 'round an' cat an' dream. So when I buck an'stay tu hume, I a us mt a uckin' And I tell you ray maw kin hit Jest lik' a nui lo a kickin . I don't mine' tu go tu schol' so bad When the sun ez not nshinin' But on such dnys 'ith droopin' head For woods an' sloughs I'm pinin'. I kin sot in my seat an' seo the bass A leapin' in tho sun An' tho Btripes along their (lashy sides I kin count 'em ono by ono. An' in schol' sometimes when I've a min Tu set lik' pop an dream' I hev strange thot's ef keeried out 'Ud be a larpin' skeeme. Jest sposo thot I when none wus look in' 'Ud git a sudden notion Tu up an' grab my III schol' mam An' go dashin' fur tho ocean. An' when I git thar jump rite in An' go splashin' rite across 'Till 1 frit nnnt urlint) (tin Mm!. neer Up an' shot the Albatross. An' thar we'll live in peace It kint be done ye say My HI' Bchol'mam sho alius Bed Thar's a will whero thar s a way. An' in this case thar 11 bo tu wills 'Cause I know thet she lik' mo Causo on my map tho other day she gim me ninety-three. Contributed. Not ths Isbsl on your papsr. Kim CLUB Dec. 21st that date C. Knait. Vice I'rc-irient I.. Doiuit, Assistant Cnsliicr A Piano Recital A piano recital will be given by tho students of Mnlcna E. Long Thursday, Docombor 17th, 8:15 p. m., at -101 Alta struct. Tho following program will be rendorcd: Moonlight Roveriu, 4 hands, Allen- -Alice Uas.si and Miriam Clark. Morning Prayer, Streabbog: Tho Little Postillion, Schmoll Ghulys Elliott. Softly Sings tho. Hrooklat. Wenzcl-- Miss Blanche Edlufson. Hut in the Mountains, Iloins; Tho Hird'B Nest. Schmoll-Thol-ma Kirkpatrick. Heather Rose, Lango Miriam Clark. Sunflower Dance, four lunula. MncClymont Misses Arlino Shaw nnd Blanche Edlefson. I'm Mai (In May), Franz Ruhr -Edith Hahn. Lords and Lndios Gay, minuot, Engelmnnn Alico Rnssi. The Merry Bobolink, Krog mnnn;The Pretty Primrose, E. M. Read Vera Thurston. Austrian Song, Pncher -Miss Arline Shaw. THAT GOOD COAL KNOWN AS HIAWATHA COAL The Coal tlmt will not Slack, In 1'uel Value and the best prepared. The lmrd Utah 1'uel without a fault. MONARCH COAL A Clean, Bootless Coal, with loss Ashes than other Coals, because it's all Coal, no Slate, no Clinkers, Is Kiiuninteed to give you uior heat lor a dollar than any similar coal at equal price. $6.50 per Ton Ltavc Orders at Water Company Office ST. JOHNS, OREGON FOR KENT cards at this offlc NoU th labal on your papsr,