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Jan. Furniture Sale Prices Slashed Gut Chopped Your "Watchful Waiting" is rewarded you who have patiently waited for Ormandy Bros', great January Clearance Sale of Fur niture shall reap a rich reward in savings. Wo are anxious to re duce our bic stock for tho invnn. tory. We are putting furniture prices Way, Way Down Now is certainly an Oppor tune Time to Furnish Your Home or Fill Out. We always make a generous allowance on articles of furniture taken in trade. f. O if A Ormandy Bros. FURNITURE i GET in The Contest n o w 'v. L """ - I BARGAINS January is the month of CLEARANCE SALES We. have just finished Inventory and Reduced Prices will prevail for the remainder of the month. Heating Stoves - 1-3 Off Fancy China at Cost Aluminum Ware - 1 -4 Off Enamel Ware - 1 -4 Off Wednesday is Doub le Stamp Day. Double Stamps on all Heaters. ST. JOHNS HARDWARE CO. THAT GOOD GOAL KNOWN AS HIAWATHA COAL The Coal that will not Slack, high in Puel Value and the best prepared. The hard Utah Fuel without a fault. ALSO MONARCH COAL A Clean, Sootless Coal, with less Ashes than other Coals, because it s II Coal, no Slate, no Clinkers. Is guaranteed to give -you more heat lor a dollar than any similar coal at equal price. $6.50 per Ton JBDLBFSBN FUEl, CO. Uit Qphn t Vittf Cwpwy Office ST, JOHNS, GIEG0N CASH OR CREDIT Staple and Fancy Groceries Fresh Fruits and Veg etables in Season at ALEX. S. SCALES GROCER We Solicit and Deliver any where in St. Johns. Phone Col. 210 501 Fessenden St. It" you are thinking of making a change INVESTIGATE. Dressmaking. Prices to suit the times. Call at 425 East Buchanan street, St. Johns. Local News. SAN-TOX. Send in your news items. Cyclone Cold Cure, the best cold cure; get it at tho St Johns Pharmacy. The East St. Johns Land Com pnny is hnving a fine residence erected on Mcnrs street. The unreliability of clrcum stnntial evidence has again been made manifest in the Pender case. Holmes Lodirc No. 101. K. of P.. irnve u delightful dunce in Bickner Hall the evening of January first. England is asking for bids from Oregon and Washington mills for twenty million feet of railroad ties. Any one contemplating pur chasing a now piano cun save one hundred dollars on the pur chase price by calling upon M. Whitson, 402 Fessenden street, at once. We don't mind giving the railroads a five percent increase since they have been so nice about hauling the contributions or the starving Belgians free. Heppner Herald. Get in. the contest and get a prize. A little eitort will do the trick. A greater eitort will got you to the Panama Exposi tion at San I-rnncisco with all your expenses paid. Why not try? E. J. Hufford won four first prizes at the big rouitry biiow at Tacoma lust week with four entries of White Faced Black Spanish chickens the same that won lirst prizes at tho recent show in Portland. An entertainment will be given by the Sans Dicu Ricns Class of tho Evangelical church at First Trust & Savings bank bldg. in East St. Johns Tuesday evening. January lz. Mo ua mission charge; everybody wel come. In Portland on February 15, Gand 17. will beheld the Ninth Annuul Congress for tho Oregon ictail Merchants' association. his is ono of the most im portant organizations in the state, having a membership of nearly 3,000, ana practically ovcry club and organization in ortland will assist in receiving and entertaining the visitors. Dan Williumson was tho recipient of n handsome Now Years present jn tho siiapo oi twdnty nico" mountain 'trout shipped by Robt. Gibbs from Hlakely. Oregon. They were packed in dry moss and cume through in tho finest possible condition. The speckled beau ties were all over ten inches in cngth. While the concensus of opinion that 1914 was about tho slowest year that St. Johns over ex perienced, yet the building per mit record at the city hall shows that sixty permits were taken out during the year. For 1918 only fifty-threo were issued. n many of tho old staid townH in Eastern states if sixty new buildings were erected in ono year the people would consider thoy were enjoying a hoom. Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Ashby celebrated their 10th wedding anniversary at their home, 015 North Edison street, inursdny, Dec. 31. A number of friends from fortiand and bt. Jonns called during tho day and eve ning to extend congratulations. Mrs. J. A. Keliey and Mrs. U. nnis assisted Mrs. Ashby in serving a bountiful dinner and supper. Mr. and Mrs. Ashby received numerous pretty and useful presents. A most distressing accident occurred at the Peninsula Iron Works on Bradford street last Friday afternoon, when tho fore man of the shops, R.M. Morrow, was seriously injured by the bursting of an emery wheel at which he was working. The wheel had no shield upon it at the time, and was making about 3G0O revolutions per minute. A portion of tho wheel struck Mr. Morrow just above the left eye, making a terrible wound. He was taken to a Portland hospital for treatment. We un derstand that the injured eye was removed Wednesday, and that he is getting along as well as can be expected. The United Evangelical church has elected the following named officers for the ensuing year: rustee for five years, uordon Ogden; Sunday school superin tendent. Mrs. George M. Hall; first assistant. Mrs. Rachel Ho ward; second assistant, Mrs. C. H. Ihayer: secretary, uorden Ogden; treasurer and organist, Miss Minnie PJasket; men's Bible class teacher, Rev. J. A. Goode, pastor: assistant organ ist, Miss Minnie Miller; teachers for the ensuing year: A. Carl Nelson, Mrs. C. H. Thayer, Mrs. Nettie Prudhom, Mrs. J. A. Goode. Miss Minnie Plasket. T. J. Monahan, Mrs. Rachel Ho ward, Mrs. Ella Kilkenny, E. J. Goode. Miss Laura Graden, Charles Root and Miss Frances ero. Perry C. Miller is building new barn on Edison street. Picture framing done at Portland prices at H. I Clark's, the fund lure man. Adv. Hess' Poultry Panacea wil make your hens lay; 25 and 50 cents at the St. Johns Phar macy. "Watches" made over into Time-pieces" nt reasonable rates at Rogers', 309 N. Jersey street. Mattresses anu ioatners re novated and mattresses made to order. G. W. Ford; phone Col umbia 80S. A full nnd complete line of San-Tox Toilet and Household preparations now on sale at the St. Johns Pharmacy. Notice is hereby given thnt 1 will not be responsible for uny bills contracted by my wife, she having left my .home. B. A. Davis. ndv. The L. u. u. M. will give a dance in their hall next Thurs day evening which will be free to members, their wives and sweethearts. bun-lox preparations arc guaranteed to give entire satiB faction or money refunded. Make al.San-Tox trial at our risk. 'St. Johns Pharmacy. Auto lor hire by day, hour or trip, at very reasonable rates. Good opportunity for parties of four or less to make u trip into the country at a low price. H. M. Waldrcf,G09 Fessenden utvect. hone Columbia 20G. Don't forget to ask your representative to the legislature to vote for a resolution limiting the number of bills that may be introduced by any member, to five. Councilman Graden stated at the last meeting of the' city council that it was not the in tcntion to purchase any plot, of ground for cemetery purposes without first permitting the peo ple to vote upon same. Monday wob a happy duy for ortland dogs. For tho first time in nearly a year tho entire ennino family was allowed cgally to run at largo unmuz zled. Tho ordinanco passed by the Council n month ugo repeal- ng the muzzling ordinanco went into effect nnd the dog catcher discontinued their cam paign against unmuzzled dog?. If tho city of St. Johns could iavo tho opportunity of spend ing SGOOO every year nnd secur- ng mi industry in return equal to Vhat tho Western Cooperago plant promises to be, it could not mako wiser or more com mcndnble investments. Most any citizen would be willing to trade the city dock for a dozen such industries, it is safe to say. Apropos of Mr. Anderson's nr- ticlo elsewhere, it might bo well to state thnt Mayor Vincent never approved the selection of the proposed cemetery site on tho Gntton tract: in fact, dis approved of its purchase, and so stated. Ho had no vote in tho matter. Anyway tho ceme tery project has been tabled in definitely, nnd further agitation along this lino may rest n while. Tho members of tho censor ship board doing duty this week, consisting oi Kov. uoodo, Mrs. Beam and Mrs, Edmond- son, ure inspecting ttu turns at the picture shows before being presented to the public. The management of the two thentres iavo shown a disposition to cooperate with tho censors in preventing anything objection able from being shown. A small boy who was sitting next to a very haughty lady in a crowded subway car kept on snuffing in a very annoying manner. At last tho lady could bear it no longer, and turned to tho Ind. "Boy, have you got a inndkerchief .'" she demanded. ho small boy looked at her for a few seconds, and then, in a dignified tone, came tho answer. Yes. I 'avo. but 1 don't lend it to strangers." New York World. Tho series of meetings held in the new Seventh Day Adventist church, on Central avenue and Charleston street, wero con cluded last Sunday night, but by special request Milton 11. bt. John will speak again next Sunday night at 7:45 on a sub ject that is sure to be very in teresting, ills subject lor last Sunday was "Why Am 1 a the Seventh Day Adventist?" substance of which will be pub- ished in next week's issue. The Epworth League of the M. E. church will serve a 'National Cafetara" dinner in the basement of the church, cor ner of Hayes and Leavitt streets on January zznd. uinner win be served from 5:30 until 8:30 m. Nothing on sale to cost more than live cents, undo from mills, shops, stores, banks, offices and home for a good dinner and a good time, and encourage the young people. roceeds to be used to secure new hymnals for church. You will be helping in a good cause. Reporter, Subject of Chrlstinn Science lecture Sunday: "Sacrament." Mrs. Willeyof Carlton made n sliorl visit in town on her way home from Cnliforniu. Mi'bs Lillian Perkins went to Carlton Tuesday to spend the week with her pnrents. A girl babv orrived at the home of Mr. and Mrs. W. N. Burley on Tuesday night. Fashionable drcssmnkinir. al tcration nnd remodeling: rca sonnble prices. Call 413 East Charleston street. A special mcetintr of Laurel wood Rebeknh Lodge, No. 1G0, will be held Saturday evenincr. January 9th, at 7:30. The meet mg is called to receive the an nunl report.- Anna J. Canright, Kcc. bee. The Quid Libet club was en tertained Tuesdny afternoon by Mrs. Billings Douglass, on John street. Every one present spent a delightful afternoon. Very nice refreshments were served. The next meeting of the club will be held at the home of Mrs. Chas. A. Fry, 531 South Jersey street.- Itcss (Jor. One of the pleasant affairs of the season was the Christmas dinner party at GIG N. Huyes. Mr. and Mrs. Dudley Perkins came from Carlton to visit their son nnd daughters, and Mr. and Mrs. A. Perkins, the grandpar ents who are 88 and 81 years old came from Portland, an undo whom they had not entertained n years came also. Miss Bessie Jackson mndo the sixth guest. Mrs. Rcna Johnson died at the tome oi her daughter. Mrs. bcl- mn Blomgrcn. Gil Wind!? street. January 5th. She wna born in Norway in February, 1843, and is survived by one daughter. MrB. Blomgrcn. Tho funeral takes place this afternoon at 1:30, Rev. Hcndrickson odlcint- ng. Thu St. Johns Undertak ing Co. has charge of tho funer al; interment in Columbia ccme tery. Opened New Hall To tho Editor: For tho benefit of the Knights of Pythias of St. Johns, I wibIi to announce that tho Knights of Pythias of North Plains, Glencoo Lodge No. 22, held their opening in their new cnstlo hull at North lains New Year's cvo. There wero present the Knights, their families, a few invited guests. Tho occasion was one that North Inins will remember for years. Tho hall was crowded, and, say, talk about your feedsl Tho pro gram was something line. After the bnnnuet thoy danced until a late hour. Glcncoe odgc has a hall modern throughout, and ono to be proud of. Tho building is 38 by 80 feet, two story brick. Wo will lold our dedication a liltlo Inter on, and wo hopo to see quite a number of tho K. of P. of bt. ohns present. J. B. Campbell, Iillsboro, Oregon. Joint Installation II. B. Compson Post and Corps met in a joint installation in tho I. O. O. F. hall Saturday, antiary 2nd, whero tho follow- ng corps officers wero installod by l'OBt uent. President, wnry E. Chamberlain nnd Lydia Mills was conducted in a very fine manner: Rose Robison, President; Sal ic Nolen, S. V. P: Adelin Han son, J. v. i; saran comer, Chap. ; Carrie Vandenburg, reas. : Rose Evans, uuard. After which tho post and corps retired to tho post hall, where all partook of a fino lunch. Let all members of tho corps re member tho meetings nnd try and mako this a prosperous year. Press Cor. Second Prize Awarded Solan Bugbeo captured tho second weekly prize in tho anama Exposition contest, which consisted of half dozen silver orange spoons. The num ber of his votes for the week ending Tuesday evening was 33,140. The weekly prize offer ed for week ending next lues day will bo a half dozen silver oyster forks. Tho standing of he contestants follow : Solan Bugbee, - 37,265 31,740 6,455 3.690 Mrs. Elsa Knowles. Mrs. A. M. Purkapile, Vlkyrie Larson, Building Permits No. 1 To Perry Miller to erect a barn on Edison street be tween Tyler and Richmond streets; cost $75. No. 2 To East bt. Johns Land Company to erect a residence on Mears street between Mid way and Fairhaven streets; cost $1200. Not tha lb I on your paper. Condensed Statement of the Condition of PENINSULA NATIONAL St. Johns, Oregon At the Closcof Business December 31, 1914 AS REPORTED TO THE COMPTROtltR OF THE CURRENCY Resources I.ontis ntnl Discounts $ 196,7-13.28 Overdrafts 179.25 United .States llonds ut l'ar 50,000.00 Stock In I'cdcrn! Reserve llnnk G0O.00 llonds nnd Securities . -19,5-18.85 ILiukliiK House l'urulturc nnd l'lxtures - - 3,000.00 Cash nu Unnd, Due from llnuks nnd United States Treasurer 78,201.35 $378,272.73 Deposits Dec. 31, 1914 (Comptroller's Call)... .$267,268.65 Deposits Oct. 31, 1914 (Comptroller's Call) 244,792.62 Increase $22,476.03 4 per cent Interest Paid on Savings and Time Deposits This Bank is a Member of PllTJM AUTZICN, Prcisdcnt John N. Knuti'siw, Cashier Had a Jolly Time The members of tho St. Johns Fire department held its annual banquet in the Commercial club rooms in tho Uolbrook block Monday ovening, and the event was hugely enjoyed. President of tho Fire Department, C. S. Currin, acted as tonstmastcr, and made n neat little in troductory speech that was much appreciated. A number of tho city ofllcials and other irunsts wero present. Mayor Vincent made a few nappy re marks in which he took occasion to state that St. Johns had the very best firo department of any city oi us sizo in uncio Sam's domain. City Recorder Dunsmoro. City Engineer Bur- son, Chief of Police Poll", Coun- cilmcn Garnck, Munson, and Chadwick nnd Street Commis sioner Jones mndo a few re marks. 1 hu banquet was all that could be desired, and wns served in excellent style by Mrs. Aiken and assistants. Chief of tho Department Lee Cormany wns made tho recipient of a hnndsomo gold chain and diamond studded locket that was a beauty by the members of tho department in recognition of faithful and efficient service, to which Mr. Cormany respond ed in terms of appreciation nnd commended tho members of tho department in rendering edicicnt assistance to him. Frank Krcugor and Otto Dit- trnnder rendered pleasing vocal selections, while Harry Palmer gave some dillicult and brilliant ) ano music, tho i-jico wimriei, consisting of Mussrs. Fassett, Collnmore, Uiggs and Leo, tilso furnished deliuhtful music. Tho company aintc led by Presi dent Currin had somo ao to it, and was well worth while. Tho affair was a most jolly i it t I one, in wnicu koou leuowsuip1 was at an limes manliest, nnu those who were fortunate enough to bo present wore' glad to be there. At a meeting of tho depart ment prior to tho banquet, tho election of ofllcers took place, which resulted as follows: President--C. S. Currin. Secretary Ross Walker. Treasurer Deano H. Knowles. Chief Leo Cormany. First Assistant Ronj. Hoov er. Second Iudclson. Assistant Wayne Captain Hose No. 1 Eric eterson. Captain Hoso No. 2 Fred Hose No. 3 Grover Hoso No. 4-W. E. Granger. Captain Baron. Captain Ashby. Captain Hook and Ladder W. J. Mackey. Firo Police W. E. Hyerleo and Ross Gatton. Financial Committee W. L. Byerlee, Paul Cochran and T. Oxlcy, Sick Committee Roy Knowles Thos. Cochran and Groyer Baron. First Baptist Church Large audiences liavo greeted tho speaker each night during our meetings thus far. Several mve been baptized, and many iavo decided to livo Christian ives. There will bo no service Saturday. Bible school Sunday BANK Liabilities Capital Stock fully twld in $ 50,000.00 Surplus nnd Undivided Prof its . - 11,00-1.08 Nntloual Hank Notes' Out standing - - 50,000.00 Deposits .... 267,268. 6S $378,272. 73 the Federal Reserve Bank P. C. Knapp, Vice President S. L. Domit, Assistant Cashier Communication Editor Review: It does not add anything to the reputation or dignity of our city for people to get so excited over the proposition of acquiring ground for n cemetery. Paragraph 3 of Section 70 of our city charter reads as follows: "Whenever tho Council shall deem it for tho best interests of tho city to ncquiro any public utility, as enumerated in tho preceding paragraph, it shall formulate and submit to tho electors of the city at a special or regular city election propositions for tho ac quisition and ownership there of." If any ono will take the trouble to read all of Section 7 of our charter they will quickly discover that tho council has no authority whatovor to enter into any contract of any kind to buy land for n cemetery with out first submitting the proposi tion to a vote of the electors of the city. The proposition will have to como before tho people in tho same manner as tho park proposition did last summer. All the council can do !h to bargain with the owners of thu land, subject to an ndirmative vote of tho people. If the land can be acquired without issuing bonds, it would only require a majority vote, but if bonds tiro required, it would require n two thirds majority. Lot thu council put up any kind of a proposition they seo fit to tho electors at thu April election, and if it is un reasonable or undesirable you can depend on tho electors to promptly turn it down. It is truo that former councils have stretched the charter cruelly, for instance in buying the rock qunrry and bmilh property on uurlington street, Rut the charter is getting frail, and tho nresent council is warned that It will not stnnd any more stretching.- S. C. Cook. Officers Elected I At tho meeting of the Sunday i School Board of tho M. E. i Church on December 31 the fol lowing officers wore elected: Suporintendent.Mra. S. C. Cook: Asst. Supt , Mr. Thurston; 2nd asst., Mrs, J. Kerr; secretary, Miss Beulah Titus; asst. sec. Ed. Galloway; treasurer, Mrs. II. O. Brown; organist, Miss Lulu Day; asst. organist, Miss Delia Vinson; chorister, Dr. H. O. Brown: asst. chorister, Mrs. Myrtlo Weeks; librnrian, Ar lington Nolan; asst. librarian, Miss Genevieve Aldrich. Officers of tho Primary De partment: superintendent, Miss Hortense Ingalls; asst. supt., Miss Ida Dougherty; second asst., Mrs. Hamilton; organist, Alice Brown; cradle roll supt., Mrs, J. Blew; 1st asst., Mrs. Short; 2nd asst., Mrs. Sterling; 3rd asst.. Mrs. Lear; superinten dent of Home Dept., Mrs. Short; supt. of Missionary Dept., Mrs. B. Olsen; sec.-treas. of Miss Dept., Miss Olivo Zimmer man; supt. of Temperance, Mr. Little. morning at 10 o'clock: preach ing at 11, subject, "The Won derful Name;" Young People at G:30, subject, "Mission." Eve ning preaching service at 7:80, subject, "The Tryst." Baptism will follow the sermon. All are invited. - E. P. Borden, pasort