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VOLUME 30
1 OlLUO. LINCOLN COUNTY, OREGON. FRIDAY, MARCH 3rd, 1922
NUMBER 2
SILETZ
Sileti honored Washington's birth-
day by giving an entertainment at the
public school. All three of Ihe schools
participated in the exercises. The
Indian 1 children taking part with
equal success and honor with the
white children. The schools are com
posed of about one third Indian chll-
dren, who are as well dressed, well and Mia. Hester Coovert.
behaved and learn as fat as the while Mr. and Mrs. C. S. OhmarTand son,
children, and the teachers treat them Waldo, R. W. Ohmart and S. X Lou
all alike aliow no partiality whatever don, were dinner guests at the Payne
among the children. Tin stores were home Sunday. .
closed, business suspended and every Mrs. Hattis Edwards and little son
one attended the ' patriotic exorcises relumed home from Dri't Creek Sat
held in honor of the day. . The schools urday, after a week's absence,
numbered about 150 pupils, all pres- S. T. Loudon, who has been visiting
ent. The exercises commenced out friends in this neighborhood since
doors with a bugle call by Coquelle Saturday, departed Wtedneriday for
Thompson ad the flag went up the Lane County, where Ko expects to or
bugle played and when it reached t'.e ganlze a new Grar.se.
masthead a flag salute was given uu- 0
dor the direction oi Prof. Det-g. Amer
ica was then sung by the whole aud
ience with the spirit of fervor that 1
think wait never heard beioro at Si-
lotz. "It made the Bounding wiles of
the dim woods ring to the anthem of
the free." This closod tho outdoor
xercises, after which the audience
' repaired to the primary and high
school rooms where the programs
were to be rendered. In the high
school room the folio log program
was given by Miss' Treat and Prof.
Doeg: Dariing Nellie Gray ia!l; Sher
klan's Ride Joe Kosydar; Immortal-
ity Margaret Miller; Eattie Hymn
fell; Declaration Agnes Winkler; Like
Washington yonaid V.irick.
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Columbia, Mary Hoffman; Jap
tne, Gretchcn Hucy; Scotch, Irene
Nieml; French, La Valle King; Jew
ess, Linda Kimmel; Nurse, Margaret
Wiiler; Sailor, Uurnes Hoffman; Sold
ier, Edward Kosydar; Speaker, Jack
Warrick; Organist, Maiy Alice Ben
eell. lilXIE LAND
Play Days in Lincoln's Youth:
Characters
Scene I iSarah Lincoln, Florence
Kosydar; Abe Lincoln, John Kosydar;
Dennis Hanks, Arthur Bensell.
Scene II Neighbor Ladyvtfrs. Win
ters, .Nannie Hoffman; Say Brown,
Edna Lepensky; Abe Lincoln, John
Kosydar.
Scug, "Carry Me Back to Old VIr-
rlnia." This was ral and lifelike and
illustrated the characters in fine fash
ion, but is too long to be given in full.
In the primary room. Mrs. Ander
son and Mrs. Coivin teachers Inter
filing and ratriotln remarks by Mrs.
Coivin. Sons, four little girls, "Amer
ica Kcr Me
recitation, Alice Brown,
"Who Is It?'' Recitation, Robert Cas- H. Q. Rhcades and daughter, Alo
tle and Gecrge Thompson, "What a tha, made a flying trip to Yaqulna on
Boy Can B.i." R?eitvi.-m, Vernie Thursday. '
Strong, "Better Things." Duet, Ada . Dr. Forbes of Newport was in our
end Clifford Case, "How Betsy Ross vicinity Friday. He was called at the
Mado tho Flag." Recitation, Timothy Rhoades, Lewis and Kohlor homes.
Miller, "Who Is It?" Cherry Drill, ten Messrs. James Huntsucker and
little Girls. Recitation, five little boy?, Floyd Rhoades came down, from
"I wouldn't tell." "I Would'nt Tell." Southside to spend the week end with
Recitation, Vivian Larsen,, "What a 'the latter's parents.
LiUlo Girl Can Do.' Recitation, Len- Mr. and Mrs. A. Zeek spent Sun
ard" Olln, "What Should We Do?" day; at the I. N. Huyelt home. Mr.
liecitaticn, Mary Anderfjn, "Waa"a- Zeek is doing some spring plowing
ingtcn's Birthday." Ode to Washing- for Mr. Huyett.
ton, Intormcdi'jte Grade. Recitation,' 'MV. end Mrs. A. Peterson and two
Ida Chandler, "Our Flag." Gun Dri'.l daushters. Edith and Josephine, Mr.
Trimary boys. Recitation, Andrew and Mrs. Tom Darker of Poole Slough
Hatfield, "Like Washington." Clifton and Misses Alpha and Hilda Rhoades
Bras3fleld,."Geo. Washington." Reel- were guosts at the Kohler homo Sun-
tatlcn, Har.voy Christopheraon,
fge Couldn't Lie."
Upper Farm Pupils (Miss
teacher:' ; '
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Recitation, Isabel Bently,
"Geo-
Abe.'' Exercise, Mary r-.n-J. Vitorls '"rs- i '-" umS m
Butler and Sylven Hmsen. ' i n"tna Tuesday.
Lower Farm-Mi Hartley teacher: ' T1,G fow hlny re cer
Exercise, Pauline Kosydar, ..Guea, . tainlj. enjoyed by all of us North Beav-
Who?" Play Ave boys, "Good Li'.tle Grltes- ' '
Oeorge." Recitation, Steffa Kosydar,
"Great Men." "Washington ' as ." an
Example." Monologue, Philip War-1
Jick. Recitation, Mike Miller. .
A salute to the flag and the exer
cises closed. . !
It was a grand holiday and every-'
one was well pleased with the excell-
nt program put on in honor of the
birthday of George Washington.
B'LIEVE HE, 1 KNOW HOW TO
H0M
SWEET;
MAKE A HIT VYIW
HOME" I
ONA
Lincoln Grange gave a dance at the
Grange Hall February 25th, which was
well attended, and which netted flS.GO
to be applied on the piano fund.
Eugene Cook is plowing for Mrs.
Effie Hubble this week. '
Miss Neta Phelps visited over Mon
day night wiih Mrs. Hattl . Edwards
GLEN
I. R. Payne of Ona passod through
here Thursday on his way home, stop-
PnS v"" nBht Wbdneoday evening at
C. W. Brown's.
Elmer Watkina was a Toledo visitor
'ast Monday.
Vernon Folmsbee of Salado came
ovor Thursday after another load of 1
Ce:ar whl-n h ls Betting from John
Davenport.
Mr. Cook and little son, James, of :
near Harlan, came over Thursday after
some potatoes which he purchased !
some t!ae aS fl'om w- n- M'jore.
Mr. Folmsbee and Mr. Cook met last
Thursday on the narrow grade below
Hilltop Ranch, and as usual, following
tho cuBtora of the Mrs. the lighter rig
was set over the grade. Isn't it won
derful that people are blessed with
good nature, especially when they are
forced to contend with such narrow ;
roads. j
AIvt Iilocre came up from Eik City
Saturday, for a few days visit with his
parents, Mr. and Mr3. W. R. Moore.
Little Lucy an.! Leonard Davrnpcrt
were quite ill Friday nignt. following
the results of too much bouey.
Mrs. W. R. Moore vas ijulte ill the
f'rt of the week.
Mrs. John Davenport and children
went down to Mr. and Mrs S. J. Slew
en's Monday, where they will remain
for some time.
Elmer Watkins has besn doing gome
ploughing,
NORTH BEAVER
These east winds r.re cold1 no one
likes them.
William Smith and .Archie Zeek,
aided G. E. Lewis In sawing his wood
Thursday and Friday.
day afternoon.
J. M. Bowers, and H. G. Rhoades
Smith made a business trip to Toledo Mon
day. ,,,. (H. G. Rhoados, I. N. Huyett and
SIMPSON CREEK.
Biich lovely sunshine. Hop: It stays
a while.
Mrs. Maud Pepin spent Monday with
hor nother.
Mrs. Oliver Johnson . was vlsitlbg
Mr John Jacobson Thursdi; and Fri-
day of last week. '
Harry' Wilson made a trip to tha
TM GIRLS!
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DO YOU NEED
LASSES
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We are sending one of our representatives to Toledo, at
the "Lincoln Rooms," Thursday, March 15th, to examine
your eyes and fit you with glasses if you need them. All
work guaranteed no charge for examination. Ask your
bank'sr to nsk any Bank in Salem as to Our ability, standing
and reliability. We are associated with Drs. Finley &
Sleeves, Eye, Ear, Nose,, and Throat Specialists.F
MAY Wt SERVE YOU?
Morris Optical Company
"Oregon's Largest
. 203 TO 211 BANK OF
SALEM,
BEGINNING TO RUN
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hilis Wednesday, passing this way.
T. and Mrs. Virgil Licrte.'3 spent
Sunday evening at the Jacobso.i home.
Mrs. W. N. Cook spent Sunday after
noon and Thursday of hit', weelr with
her daughter.
Mr. and Mrs. James Udell spent
Monday at the Cook home. Mr. Udell
having Albeit shoe his team.
The Italians have returned to finirh
their work on the highway.
Bert Goodrich came down off from
the hill yesterday and went to Chit
wood. Victor Landess was out Monday
after a load of hay.
Charlie Olson was down a few days
ago after another load of eats.
The farmers are busy these days
plowing to put in tlieh grain. Some
begin to feel like it was garden mak
ing time.
Ernest Cook is still away sawing
wood for the road camps. It keeps
Ernest busy with his drag saw to keep
them all supplied,
Jess Daniels and wife passed this
way Tuesday.
Theo. Gaubert and sister were out
Saturday after supplies.
. Alfred Jacobson took dinner at his
brother's home last Thursday while
looking after Gust's traps. Gust boing
sick with the flu.
Optical Institution"
COMMERCE BUILDING
OREGON
CITY WATER MAINS
BEING EXTENDED
City Marshal Derrick and crew are
busy this week laying a new water
main, up Run Bottom. Tills addition
was taken into the city about two
years ago, and now a number of new
residences oro under construction in
thl3 section of the city, thus making
the need of a water main Imperative.
The Toledo Investmont & Deveiop
mont Corporation are building ten
bungalows, which will be served from
this main and several other houses
are contemplated. 1
TOLEDO BEATS WALDPORT
The Toledo boys boat the Waldport
boys in a game of basket ball at the
Fair building last Friday evening by
the score of 43 to 30.
DEPOT FORCE INCREASED
Owing to the increase in business at
the local depot. Agent Dale Klmes has
been allowed an additional operator,
the new operator, J. J. McGovern hav
ing gone to work yesterday. . 1
J. Jagers, baggageman has been
transferred to Marcola and Mr. Bcnunt
sent here to take his place.
fct-TTYS
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DATE IN
PARLOR
3
WRESTLING CONTEST
RESULTS IN DRAW
The wrestling bout staged at the
Legion Club House last Saturday
evening between Chas. Miller of Tole
do and A. L. Sanders of Portland, re
sulted in a draw. Sanders won 'the
flrat fall in 23.50 minutes. Miller won
the second in 4:30 minutes. .The third
went the full time limit without either
getting a fall and the refree declared
the match a draw.
The preliminary between Chambers
and Dickson was won by Chambers.
Chambers claims the amateur champ
ionship of the county and has Issued
a challenge tox wrestle any amateur
residing In the county, weighing 150
pounds or less.
Officials of the match were W. K.
Patterson, referoe, and F. E. Chamber
lain timekeeper.
The Toledo Orchestra played a num
ber of selections during the evening,
and Bert Geer sang a solo, all ot
which were appreciated by the audi
ence. After the wrestling the orchestra
gave a dance.
AUTHOR VISITS CITY
Dr. C. E. Linton, the Waldport
writer and author was In the city on
business Sunday. "Doc" had a little
misfortune when he went to board the
train, his suitcase coming open and
spilling the contents on the depot
platform. "Doc" went manfully to
work to gather up the wreck, wh;i.
the village loafers crowded around
with their eyes hanging out on their
cheeks, all anxious to do their bit.
WEATHER REPORT
'FEBRUARY, 1922
This will Introduce to you a now
news item coming from the wea'.her
man. Mr. Hsnry Campbell has been
secured as official weather observer
and has the government) Instruments
set up near his wireless station. If
you want any epeclal "dope" on the
weather, call Henry.
The rainfall for February was 7.59
Inches. Two and a quarter inches of
snow fell on. tho 11th. There was a
thunder storm on the 16th. The high
est temperature was 66 on the 28th
and the lowest temperature 23 degrees
on tho first. The greatest rainfall, .92
inches, occurred on the 16th. Forar
killing frosts were recorded during
the month. It rained on 20 days; 4
were clear and 3 partly cloudy; and
21 cloudy. The wind was from tl'.-
southwest mostly during the first half
f the month.
SATURDAY NITE
MARCH 4th
Good Music
"DICK & NICK"
ATHLETIC CLUB FORMED
The Toledo Athletic Club has been
organized, with A. L. Sanders as in
structor and trainer. "Ding & Nick"
have vacated the room formerly oc
cupied by, their ccnfectlonory, tha
"Peter Pan" and have donated the
use of this room to the club, rent free.
A subscription was circulated this
week to raise funds for tho purchaao
of equipment for the rooms and about
(150 was raised. A mat for wrestling
will bo purchased, boxing gloves, etc.
Smokers will be put on onco a
month or oftener, at which boxing and
wrentling contests will be staged.
Mr. Sanders, who comes here from
Portland, assures the public that the
Club will be conducted on the square
and l:i a man nor creditable to tho
town.
Mr. Sanders will Incldontnlly train
Chns. Miller. Mr. Miller Intending
to go out after the middle-weight
wrestling championship.
GOT ONE
THE
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ELECTRIC PLANT SOLD
The Yaqulna Electric Co. was sold
at Sheriff's Sale last Saturday at 1
o'clock, p. m., and the properties were
bid in by Seymour H. Bell of Port
land for the sum of $21,000. This sale
includes all properties of the company
which consist of the plant here, the
Toledo and Newport franchises and
distributing systems and the trans
mission line from here to Newport.
In an Interview with G. W. Ford,
superintendenO of the company, he
stated that "a new company would be
formed with a new name.' That con
siderable money would be spent on
tho rebuilding of tho distribution sys
tem here and also at Newport. That
the transmission line would be re
built, etc."
"The plant will either be enlarged '
or arrangement made whereby the
company can give better service to its
patrons."
Make $5 Ifa Easy!
S'HERM BATEMAN
ELECTED DIRECTOR
At a special meeting of the voters
of school district No 2, last Saturday,
Sherm Bateman was elector director
to fill out the unexpired term of the
iate J. W. Robertson.
DR. KELLOGG
Dr. Kellogg the Eye Specialist has
rented an office next door to the tele-pho-e
office hud will be In Toledo the
week of March 13 to IS. 1
SAWMILL NOTES
A donkey engine arrived rocently
and a new pllo driving rig is to be con
structed. Twenty men are now at work on
the Alsea Southern R. R. The work
at South Bench him been completed
and the ditcher la taking out the
slides.
The work on the refuse burner has
again been resumed.
(Work on the foundation for the
powerhouse walls Is still In progress.
The pile driving crew is driving pil
ing for nni extension of the allroad
tracks. It is reported that the track
on the south side of the mill will be
extended so aa to encircle the mill.
The smokestack is now up 100 feet
with 75 yet to go.
The interior of the mill Is like a
huge boohive no drones allowed
and many changes are being wrought.
S. P. BAGGAGE TRUCKS
TO HAVE BRAKES
The Southern Pacific Co. Is equall
ing Its four wheel bagrago trucks with
automatic wheel brakes, as a "spfoty
first" measure, jeeordiug to E. B. Car
son, General Baggage Ae;eiit. Tho
brnko Is Intrmbd to prevent ba'-;cagj
trucks from roliing away when Inft on
Inclined platforms, blowing onto
track3. The wheels of the new trucks
becomo locked when a downward
pressuro Is exerted on the truck ton-
NEW LODGE ORGANIZED
Thursday evening, February 23, the
charter members of the Security Bene
fit Association met In the I. O. O. F.
hall end held a preliminary meeting
at which the following officers wora
elected:
President, David L. Chesley; Vice
President, Jack Nygard; Prolnte, Sena
JJ. Chesley; 2nd Vice Pror;., Caryl
Hammond; Sory, Joseph M. Muhlor;
Flanceer, Belle Nygard; Guard, Bert
Gallls; Sentinel, Harry T. Rathburn;
Conductor, Nellie Kllhe.
L. M. Thomas, state manager for
the order, with his wife, were present
and took part in the meeting. After
a short rehearsal of the rituul'.otle
work a lunch was served by the ladies
and a most enjoyuble time was had
until midnight.
District Deputy,' II, W. Smith, com-'
ploted the work of organization last
eveniug and turned the now Council
over to lis officers and members.