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n . , 1- ' ' 0 J OFFICIAL PAPER of LINCOLN COUNTY GOUN LEADE LARGEST CIRCULATION In LINCOLN COUNTY VOLUME 30 LINCOLN COUNTY LEADER, TOLEDO, OREGON, THURSDAY, DECEMBER 14, 1922. NO. 43- -1 LINCOLN TY D TOLEDO BUSINESS MEN'S LEAGUE HAS Officers Elected for Ensuing Term; Every Member Pledges Aid to All Projects for Civic Betterment. ' It is not very often that you can gather 30 men together Id a room that Is not even comfortably warm and dis cuss dry matters of business for three hours'. But that's what jappened at the first regular meeting of the Toledo Business Men's League last Tuesday evening. The 'League, which was orsanlzed less than a month ago, now numbers 49 member. It is tlie first time an association compos-id of strictly busi ness men has bJ.en formed in Toledo, and judging from the enthusiasm and interest manifested so for it bids fair to become a very potent factor not only in business matters but the gen eral affairs of the city as well. The objects of the League are many. First, of course Is to preserve the credit status of the various business houses of Toledo. A great part of business being done on a credit basis it is essential that this portion be made as safe and (profitable as posisbl,), and elim inate the undesirable contigent the 'bad debts." As In Unity there is strength, bo the members of the League hope to bene fit in their buying power, getting the lowest pices as well a" establishing and maintaining a higher standad and quality of merchandie. Among other matters taken up at the meeting were the necessity ot proper building restrictions for Tole do, and police protection and night watch. A unanimous vote was taken that the Leagua as a boiiy and as In dividual miiiubc) give their support to the city council, and endeavor to stimulate the Interest o: Toleuoites in civic affairs. At the meeting Tuesday It was un animously decided to retain the pres ent officers in their respective posl tions for" the ensuing year. They of the Lincoln County - Progressive Store, president; A. M. Gildereleeve, manager of the Gllder3leeve Grocey, viceDesldcnt: R A Arnlu. proprietor of Arnolds' Fashion SnP treasurer; C. K. Cosno, insurance man, secretary, and Dr. B. H. Ha'.l and It. S. VanCleve, piopietor of the White Cower Grocery Store, with the above named officers constitute the board of governors. Regular meetings are had the 2nd Tuesday of each month. JERSEY CALF CLUB HOLD LAST MEETING OF Ytl SATURDAY All Members of Club Urged to Be Present: Program for Com ing Year to Be Outlined. Next Saturday at one o'clock In the county agent's office the members of the Lincoln County Jersey club will meet for their last time this year. Very probably there will be a full pro gram and it is hoped that a full turn out of all of the 21 members will be had as this will give the new county agent, J. R.' Beck aa opportunity to meet the several members. There may be election of officers for the new year and undoubtedly a pro gram for the activities of the club dur ing the coming year will bo gone over. This will be the second year of the club's activities under the leadership of L. A. Hulburt and good things are bound to be accomplished. PUPILS ENJOY HOT SOUP AT NOON HOUR According to Superintendent Victor Shawe hot soup is now being served to pupils at the grade and high schools who are compelled, because of living a considerable distance, to bring their lunches. This has been a much need ed necessity for some time. Miss Bertha Davalt toucher of domestic science, prepares the soup each day. M. E. CHURCH. The Ladles Aid will have a social meeting ln the parlors o fthe church Tuesday p. m., Dec. 19, at which a 10c lunch will be served. Every toody in vited. The Standard Bearers held their December meeting Tuesday evening in the' church parlors. Misses Vida Beck and E:fa Lytle being hostesses. A Christmas tree was a . feature of the evening, each-young lady present receiving a stocking of goodies and a suitable Christmas gift from Mrs. Santa alias Howena Van Cleve. SUNDAY SERVICES. Sunday school at 10 a. m. ' Public Worshlo 11 a. m. Epwotth League 6:80 p. m, Marg- Public worship at 7:30. Everybody coralally invited to these services E GALL FOR MEETING A meeting of the members of the Toledo Chamber of Commerce . will be held at their rooms in the city of To ledo, Oregon, next Tuesday evening, Dec. 19, 1922, at 8 p. m. The purpose of this meet ing is to submit to the mem bers the question of amending section 4 and 5 of article II of the by-laws, providing the manner of nominating and electing directors- It is pro posed to simplify this pro ceedure by doing away with the primary nominating fea ture which has proved to be impractical. This is also the meeting for the holding the annual elec tion of officert. Other im portant matters will be taken up and discussed. The presence of every mem ber is desired. This notice is given by ord er of the board of directors. PETER FREDERICK, Secretary. S1LETZ BRIDGE IS CLOSED BY River Rises to Dangerous Point Due to Recent Heavy Rains; Contractors Take Out False Work; Limit Loads on. Siletz - Road. ' Due to the-high waters In the Siletz river, caused by the recent- heavy i rains, the county court has ordered the falso bridge between here and Silotz, constructed by the contractor as a temporary means of crossing the river until steel could be had for the looming to many Toledo people who erection of a permanent structure, .had the pleasure of attending the af- closed until the dangei cr Its wishingjfair was a Dle 8UcceB8. Prize, were ou- has passed. ". .e rontractora have awarded lor the most ragged lady and not only closed the bridge to traffic gentleman and the best sustained but have taken out tae brldee entire- characters. Miss Lena Tschudi wan ly. This act was deemed necessary due to the fact that it would likely nave wasnea out.- Must Use Swinging Bridge It had been hoped that thn steel bridge would be completed before the winter weather set ln but this was Impossible, according to the claims of the contractors, due to the impossibil ity to get the steel. This claim, how ever Is disputed by ome. As It Is now Sfleti will he another winter without a bridge and will be compelled to use the swinging bridge for the trans portation of mails and all produce fur chased through Toledo. The swing: ing bridge is only a "root bridge. Court Limits Loads. The county court also intends to keep the road between here and Sil etz in passable condition all winter and has limited the amount of weight that can be hauled by a truck or wagon. A wagon or truck with tires up to three inches ln width can carry a load of up to one ton; a wagon or truck with larger tires can haul as much as 3000 pounds. Indorse Budget. At the public meeting of freeholders with the couuty court Friday to dis cuss the merits of the budget, recently published in these columns, the meet uuuusneu in mese cuiuuiuh, uie meet - ing went on record as indorsing the budget as printed. Definite action however cannot be had until the state levy has ben applied. An advance of 6 per cent will be had in county taxes. According to a :ate report from Siletz actual work has begun to re construct a temporary bridge. This is being built with a much larger span underneath and will take care of the i high water. The people of Siletz are volunteering the work, according to the report. YEAR .AGO TODAY MILL MEN ANNOUNCED PLAN . TO RECONSTRUCT MILL According to the minutes kept by Secretary Frederick of the Chamber of fnitimprpfl. It in illst fn venr n?n ! 'today, Thursday, Decembe 14, that C. !D. Johnson, president of the Pacific Spruce corporation; F. W. Stevens, general manager of the mill and W. ;S. Scritsmier" called a public meeting (n the Chamber of Commerce rooms and announced their intentions of .constructing the big mUl here, j The'; result of their activities can only be estimated at this time. It is a fact however that they have almost completed the construction of one of the finest lumber mills in the west. MR. 8TORK HERE AGAW The home of Mr. and Mrs. CHttence Brasch, living in the Olalla '"valley near Toledo, was gladdened 'WAdries day morning, Dec. 18, by the'sirrlval of a fine 8H pound baby Do7."Xeenj' . ing to the report both mother iMnhls sanity "and progresslveness by Dane are gonius aiuns uiceiy. PEOPLE TO ENJOY Four Numbers, With Renowned Artists, to Appear Here at , . i neatre;. Proceeds Donated to Schools. Through the efforts of Mr. H. G. wolf, of the Liberty theatre, arrange- ments have been made to give a Lyceum course of entertainments this winter. The entertainment ar lour o iz,OOU,ooo to be delivered iu 1923 in number and comprise some of the (or use on the company's pacific sys best talent in the country. The first tcm linos, Win. Sprotile, president of is a musical number tha Ralston Frosh trio a well balanced program of modern and old time musts and song. The agxt number is Dr. Lee r itzpatnrtcK, Humorous philosopher and lecturer, who has gained a won - derful reputation as an entertainer, Then comes Francis Joyner with his remarkable character readings and impersonations, and finally the Par- 'nells who don't believe that folks ought to go around with .long faces bouthern Pacific has a half interest advertising their troubles In the world, and the Union Pacific a half inter They try to make the world "a better, place to live in," and from'ali repots1 Tna substantial purchases of equlp they succeed in their object. et we are making," said Mr. Mr. Wblf has kindly donated thg use Sproule, "Indicate cur faith In the ter of his theatre' for these ' entertain- ritory we serve and In the continued ments and all proceeds will be given prosperity of the west. They are in to the Toledo high school. The boy l'e with the Southern Pacific com and girls are now forming teams for Pany's establtshad policy of providing the ticket Belling campaign and the or customers with the best equipment winners will be presented with val- obtainable." uable prizes. Included In the new freight train Tickets will be on sale In a few days equipment announced are 26C0 box and when the boys and girls come cals. 600 stock cr.rs, $50 gondcla around to see you don't forget thatjcars- 500 logging cars and 75 cabooses, you will not only gt full value for) Tne new. passenger rolling stock In your money in entertainment but that eludes 60 steol coaches for local saj you are helping the Toledo schools as vice, 15 steel coaches for main line well. (through service, 10 steel diners, 11 The first number will be on Dec. 25, buffet baggage cars, 30 steel Complete details of It will be printed combination mall and baggage cars in next wek i paper. HARD TIME DANCE PROVES POPULAR HERE UTeSl representing an investment of $4,000,000. They are being placed in rBrSKayVvenm n k "ssjr;? 'Jibs4 &is?l& fo L one of ?h f.f of whlch wa" de'ayfi unsettled in fpndPfl i . ni n gM. oatHeVer "'a' "trial conditions in the east. With tended a dance In this section and (l. . . "the boy," are grateful for the liberal I a"d "??.? Patronage of the general public. Ac 'declared the "most ragged" lady o:atZbi the floor while E. E. Rif singer of New- ? or an Increase of one-third. port won ine prize as the most ragged gentleman; Mrs. Ruth Nye took the lady's prize as the best sustained ladv character, while Joe "Mahler was the best sustained gent? character. The Toledo Orchestra furnished the music end, when It comes to putting "pep" into a crowd, they are reported to be artists. . -- SOUTHERN PACIFIC OFFERS HOLIDAY EXCURSION RATES San Franclso, Dec. ft-Reduced hol iday excursion fares will be put Into effect by the Southern Pacific for Christmas and New Years, it was an nonnced here yesterday (Dec. 6) by Chas: S. Foe, passenger traffic man ager for the company. The redn'-ed rates, which will be in effect between all points on the Southern Pacific lines whero the one way fare is 130 or less, will consist of one and onehnlf fare for the round trip or 25 per cent reduction from the double one way fare. iif-KPTs wn: d on sale December 22. 23. 24, 25. 29. 30. 31 and Januarv 1. . ... ,, T - - wlth tinal rClUr" l'-nllt January 3- MASONS Fl F.CT OPFICERS FOR THE ENSUING YEAR A mooting of the Masonic lodge was held ln the lodge rooms here Mon day evening at which time officers were elected for the ennulm? term as follows: Robt. Mann. W. M .: A. M. Gildorsleeve. J. W.; W. E. Ball, treas urer and W. K. Patterson, secretary. The ladies o'f the Eastern Star held an election recently which was announced ln these columns Inst week. These two lodges will hold a Joint Installa tion of officers on Wednesday evening. December 27 WILL BE ' IM11TE UnAv C. i, -TU Tl. Bo I""8 uregon Association nas H . Z. P X Tat Jlm.e Pe- ,been able to secure a fine array of tal pie Will Appreciate President s nt of national prominence for the stand on Issues of Import- &noe.' ! , ' ' . Stanford 'TTnYvM-inhr. PrAaMnnt Having wlftl fhe' candidate jf the; loifuuiiuiu imnjr lur prcBiueui ,agaiu:VBi graBing privileges jhubi appear in to' 24, 'Herbert -Hoover, secretary nerson this veafc before, anecial cbm- f commerce, declared In en Interview, lYlklW Mn.Atllftl'Wllf lT annAMUtAMtiWMitlvM J.Ims Ta rknltKlw juiat imra, secretary jioover saiu. INVEST $12,003,000 E Gigantic Order of New Cars, . Both Passenger and Freight, indicate haith of Carriers in Prosperity of West, ! . San Francisco, Dec. 6 The South- ern Pacific company has authorized construction of ."reight and passenger TRln cars representing an -Investment tne company, annuc-nccd today The new equipment is to be of the finest type. It will Include 4.525 freight train cars and 141 passenger miiu cars, tnese are in aaaltlcn to , me &ooo standard refrigerator care and 300 refrigerators equipped for passenger train service representing an investment of S1S.C00 000 that have Just been ordered by the Pacific Fruit Express company in which the and 10 steel baggage cars, The Southern Pacific hr.s just tak- A1I H ol i t'nrv An tha loaf nnidlffnmonf 'of 60 gigantic "210 2" type locomo- will have mora 'thtn 27 SO - - handling fruit nd vpirotnhle. ?rom toe PaS we" P wUl release Paci c STxnress carl suooW?ne some .am oMn Steld Sm llvtoTS 'fr... V own .B.teai .U8 ? DLa BY )I5,000,000.0!0 . BLAZE THURSDAY Greatest Fire lp History of Ore gon Completely Destroys 26 'Business Blocks; Two Deaths Result. Astoria The most disastrous fire in the history of - Oregon swept 26 blocks, comprising the entire business district of the city, Friday, resulting ln two deaths and damage estimated at 15,000,000. The conflagration started in the Thlel Brothers restaurant be feroe 4 o'clock and tanned by a heavy north wind spread rapidly to adjoining buildings and at 7:30 o'clock was be yond control of the firemen. The two known dead are: Norris Staples, president of the Bank of Commerce and owner of the Ford gar age, who died of heart failure) while pushing cars out of the garage; and W. H. Fellman, furniture dealer. ' All of that section of the city be tween Bond and Dewain streets ex tending from Ninth to Fourteenth sts. was destroyed. At 12:30 o'clock Friday afternoon the flames were under control. Dyna mite was -Used in checking the fire. Three englnees and 6000 feet of hose were rushed from Portland to aid the Astoria firemen. DATES ANNOUNCED FOR OREGON STATE WOOL GROWERS CONVENTION The annual convention of the Ore gon State Wool Growers will be held in Pendleton, January 27-29, 1923. As these dates follow Immediately after the National Convention which will be held in Spokane, Secretory Mac- renaieton session. "Indications are that we. will have a record attendance, not only because Of the splendid program and Important hnalnnao tn ka (nnia. lint Knot. 11 a of the fact that all applicants for for- ml ttee that wiU be in session at the president of the Oregon State Wool iu rowers association. UIPINT BE SELECTED FOR IY Prominent Democrats Give Out Information That Rnvarnnri Elect Pierce Is Contemplating Appointment of Oswald West. Salem, Or. Oswald West, ex-gover nor of Oregon, Is slated by Walter M. Pierce, governor elect, for a place on the state highway commission. wBs!Amerlcan Legion are to stace one of the news brought to Salem today by prominent democrats who purported to have inside information with relation to a number of proposed political ap- m&ny a aa'- " win pointments under the new administra-1 bB tt "'asquerate affair and, from the Hon. preparations that are under foot It It was said by these democrats I win be the biggest soc'al event or the that while the proposed selection of.BOfson ln Lincoln county. Excellent Mr Want la tint txt all nntiiilar n Prizes are to be awarded fnr thn hint some sections of the Btate, it would have the effect of appeasing the so - called Chamberlain-West faction o? the democratic party and at the samei"""10" Blven out by the entei'.ainmont time solidify the burbon organization LOCAL NEWS PUPILS ENJOY PARTY The pupils of the fourth grade had a delightful party ln the school gym nasium Saturday afternoon. Mrs. K. 11. Hall and Miss Bertha Devalt as sisted Miss Florence Flynn ln serving cakes, sandwiches pop corn and hot chocolate. W0 have lots of nice frosh crisp vegetables at lowest market prices, we give special attention to this ptrt of our stock A. M. OILDERSLEBVE. 43 21 The board of directors of the To ledo Development company held a meeting ln the office of the county agent Tuesday evening. DATES, DATES. DATES. 18c pound 2 lbs for 36c at OIiLDERSLEEVE'S. 43 2t A meeting called by the Chamber of Commerce for Wednesday evening to elect officers for the ensuing term was postponed untu Tuesday evening, December 19. Every member is urged to be present. JUST ARRIVED new crop California walnuts, brazils, pecans, filberts and almonds at GILDERSLEEVE'S. 43 21 J. L. McCauley, grand father of Carl Erlckson, living near Toledo, dropped dead at the latter's home Wednesday as a result of heart fail ure. The deceased was a member of the G. A. R. The body was shipped to Albany on the Thursday noon train where It will be Interred in the ceme- try there. Dr. Kellogg, the well known Eye Specialist, will be at the Lin cob. rooms Parlor, December )1, 1 and 23. Reg ular monthly trips. 40 4t Candy from 17c to 10c per pound At Oildersleeve Grocery. , 32 2t ,W cut the price away down if you want 6 pounds or more of candy or nuts at GILDERSLEHVE GROCERY. 43 2t Mrs. Harry Swayze, who has been critically ill, It reported to be Blowly improving. FOR SALE 3 thoroughbred Rhode Island Red roosters at $3 each and one Brown Leghorn rooster, thor oughbred $1.60. Inquire D. H. Jayne, Tont city .Toledo. 41 3t Mr. and Mrs. N. P. Myers were business visitors in Toledo Tuesday. Mrs. Virginia Howard of Los Ang eles, Cal., arrived here the latter part of last week to attend the funeral of her sister, Ilene Altree heeves. Special sale on girls rain capes, n)ao men's top coats at Colvlns. It Mrs. Walter Hall of Siletz was In- lated Into the Daughters of the East ern Star Tuesday evening. Mrs. Hall will leave soon for an extended visit with relatives In Cleveland, Ohio. Dr. KelloRg, the well unown Eye Specialist, will be r.t tha Lincoln ronrrs Parlor, December 21, 22, and 23. Reg ular monthly trips. 40 4t Abe Abrams, Sr.. and Abe, Jr., of Taft, passed through Toledo Wed nesday on their way to Portland on a business trip. The senior Abrams is a dairyman while the Junior is em ployed in the general store there. FOR SALE New. 6 room bungalow, positively beet location In city; Will sell for less than you can build. Inquire at Leader office. 42 2t pd The Harry Sawrte restaurant lo-l cated on the water front, is closed this ! week due to the serious illness of Mrs. Swayze. ' A big ''buck" deer Is reported to have been seen in the eltv limits the other day jBetter be careful Mr. Buck, i Christinas? M coming and some of us . like venison aa well as turkoy. TO BE STAGED BY LOCAL LEGION 1,1 Christmas Entertainment to Be u-j - . lu 00 Had on Evenintr nf lilnnliu Dec. 25, While Big Masquerade to Be Had New Years. On Monday evening, January 1, the members of Aldan Abbey Post, Toledo jthe biggest celebrations In the wny of dancing party that has been h-.r,i rf I , . 8 Deen "0i"(1 of sltalncd chaacters and prl?.-M will !a.190 08 awaded for many ether cnaracterizatioiis, according to imor- committee. Mnny novel "stunts." ap- piopriaia wun tne season, will be "pulled" for the amusement of the merrymakers. Better be there say the "boys," dolled up "so that 'your own mother wouldn't know you." A grand ball Is also to be clven In the club house on Monday evening, December 26th. The "Toledo Kan ous Five" will rend er the music for the two events. MULTNOMAH BOX & LUMBER CO. MAKES SHIPMENT OF LOGS According to William Mathews, edi tor of the Yaquiua Hay Mrfws at Now port, who was here on a business trip Wednesday, the Multnomah llox & Lumber Co., made their first uhlpnieut of logs from thnt section to their mills on the Co:umbia river Wcdnos. day morning. The -mill Is located bo twen Portland and Astoria. The Tug "Talbot" has the honor of transport Inn the first shipment of logs to the mill. She left Newport Wednesday morning Dulling rafts that were loaded with 800,000 feet of spruce logs. She h)ft two hours after high water and wag "drawing" 18 feet of water.. It is estimated that Bhe will reuh uer des tination Thursday evening or Frdmr morning. " The company plans now on making rogular shipments of Iorb from the Yaquina bay to its mills on the C iluni bla. FORMER TOLEDOITES TO KEEP IN TOUCH WITH OLD FRIENDS The following lotter was received from California from a former resi dent who appreciates the value of the "old home Town paper." Why not send It to your frionds who live ln other parts for a Christmas present . It is only S2 .per year Its a great bargain: MRamons, Cal., Dec. 8, 1922. "Lincoln County Leader Toledo, Oregon. ' Dear Sirs! "A visit from our old friends. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Kulton and Mr. Pari- see, Mrs. Nulton's father, and M. Dudley Pekins of San Pedro, who, like ourselves, are former Toledo resi dents, have started our. thoughts in channels decidedly Toledownrd and we nave concluded we would like to hear from the old home town and our many friends there and we know of no hot ter way than gottlng the home town paper. Inclosed find check for same." "Very slncerelv yours, "J. D. HAMAKER" 0 CARD OF THANKS. We wish to thank our friends an-, neighbors for their kind acts and words of sympathy during the Illness ana aentn or our jeloved daughter and sister, Ilene Altree Reeve. We wish especially to thank ithone who gave the beautiful flowers and Mrs. ByrneB for her care during the sick ness of the departed. J. C. ALTREE AND FAMILY. N. G. JAMISON TO EXPLAIN FEE1G FOR BEST RESULTS Announcement has been mado by County Agent J. R. Beck, that on Fri day, December 22nd, on the W. K. Wakefield farm near Eddyville win be held the first of two dairy feeding demonstrations. -This tint meeting will start promptly at 1:30. On Satur day the 23rd the second meeting wlU be held on the Floyd Pippin plaoe near Chltwood at 'en o'clock in 'lie .morn ln .g This second meeting is held In the morning so that the ipeUallst from the extension service at O. A. OVcan catch the afternoon train. N. C. Jamison dairy fieldman of the O. C. A. extension sefrioe will be tt charge and Mr. Beck hope that every one ln both ot these two communities) will turn out not only to hear Xa Jamison but so that will kare chance to get accQnaatef VRQ DQ personally, .J