fate Eight
The Capital Journal, Salem, Oregon
Fridav
Fire Marshals
Inspect Dallas
Fighting System u.
i perfecting the
Dal'-as, Dec.
loki-x, Horace
jiir.ty w:l! obtain iu required funj !at Friday afternoon, as he Ml;on"s mild climate.
ithin a short time. j mounting- his horse on "the way I Lowell Racklett arid Allan Byrd
In word received at tate head- from school. The hcrse i'ipned wtre Salem visitors during the lit-
fiu.'trters from Mrs. Mary D. Kue-,.ind fell on the wet pavement and : u'r I'an of the week. They attend -
assaying Mrs. Elliott in! landed on the boys foot, breaking: " tae 'der Boys conference Jr. -
i.et-rert iro ih nnmrv nrnniu f i m h im t ..u k..a ua' Kuuroa v ana C'jnaav. ret'l.;.--
17. George w- ihe report is made that 1525. or; Mrs" jenn.e Roth was called to in8 Monday morning.
Vkes and Gilbert ne.,j-iy a third of the county Quota, ! Crvallin Ian- &-nrav h the ill- Miss Cordelin Thiel, a native
W. Alien, d.puiy 'i-e marshals of:was( obtained the day Mrs. Elliott ness of her brother Alfred, who Is ; dauSh!cr of Gervals. who was ad
tbe stale fire mareiizirs depart accepted the chairmanship. ia student in the Oregon Arirul -; mitted to the Yv&stiingtoft state bar
metif, are here this wek making' In fact, all of the Willamette , tural college. a October. 1SI0. ha just been ap-
fire survey of Dalit. They an- valley counties have been doing J Robert Prater had an accid r nt ' : Pointed deputy prosecuting attur
making a ten: of -he state and sp'endid work, be; s State Chairman last Saturday. While he was try-' ne' in Seattle.
are investisrstlr .- th. wHnr t'jppty John E. Wheeler, and the workei s ns to cut the string cn a sack of! Muts K!ia Byrne and Mrs. Kep- :
and fire prevenr r!-. -3 .. ' li-:i n at throughout the valley have been ?rain, he slipped and fell and in p'"-" and son, L:ck, tit salenj vis-
tryir.g to check his fall he threw up." llva a a week at
his hand holding the knife, cuttin',-' home of Mr and Mrs A M Byrd.
large gash in his nose and muk-J Mrs- G- J- Moisan r in Benton
in it necessary to come to the do:- -fun ty tor tne week visiting with
tor and has several stitches tak-
Miss Edith Manning of
la visiting relatives in Gervais.
"Eieep: wind stands as never It
stood, it is an ill wind that turns
none to good." said E. L. Shields,
as he went Into a field near his
home the morning after the win!
storm to make cord wood from. 15
toaster trevs which the storm had
Brooks ' visiting friends in Portland
lem.
! lord Gray has enlisted in the
fallen
Rickey
f.
tbe lenuest of W
Ore eft
Mr. Status wns ?.-..-iy a
Portland fireman ha'-ire Wn in
the Arvic Of the ;ity for about
thirty years, and it is his duty to
Inspect the city firs :epartment
i And investigate all tw f.try Ouild
tng. i oi hiving fire escapes.
Mr. Syk -s has chaise of Ihe
educ(;on?l aide of i :ie 3tlM. He
ha), ":ied on the local high school
and will speak before -.e ni'ner
CtaJ club ar.d other civic organlza
tiei's vithin the next few days.
Mr Allen Is looking after the
legal Uii-- of the affairs and he
fir.dii that a local fire ordinance
has b n drawn up similar to that
of Ihe siate law, and which, ac-
ciinii t'i Mr, Allen, is slightly
defective. n anndmert is be
ing nYiwn up which will be put
before the city council for ratifi
cation. Polk Tiiivp. For
Fund Under Way
!at:ioii2 the most loyal ar.d success -
inl of those throughout the state.
Mr. Millei
P
J.
moot of this we
jurymen there.
pjfrjNjfnf men! .f t.- t-'r'-d R ?l.,i
of lillas as chalrtnan. rh 'p&'k
Atity amraiiyr. fy,- the Orego
W. C T. t '. u, tATrr. home ,.
rxt::-' w .,. . way with th
tope nd ,....tVr that th
nun'" ov -' of S 1 700 will be re
ported ehortl- after the Chrlstmp
holidays.
Polk county residents in Dalle-Ind.-p
lid.--, -c. Monmouth end oth
r towns of that county, have giver
Mrs nilio'! and other members of
the county organization ossur)(
Of strong support when the drive
way, and at state head
eie Is a fxeliriR tha- t h : -
Silverton Water
Board Plans to
Retire Bonds
ailvrrton. Or . Dec. 17. The 811
verton water commission is pre
paring some ?ood resolutions to be
put in effec. with the opening of
the new year. The commissioners
(propose to pay off 120.000 of the
bonded indebtedness and when
this is aocoraplhrbed there will be a
surplus of J'0 000 in the treasury' ! Rev. B.shop
With h!s they will Install moreitne I'Ull' t at th
new hvdranta and imnrm-i the w I here ;asr Sund:
ler svstetn in other wavs. haninir 'oUhe local minisl
ifford letter fire protecti n than
the city has ever had
Th- rt cord (.hows that during th
past three months a pressure of 13
pounds has been carried daily.
When the new hydrants have been
installed the commissioners will In
vito the state- fire marshall hero to
inspect the plant and then an ef
fort will be made to get a reduc
tion in the insurance rat -s In the
rn to close the wound.
Mr. and Mrs. H. Miller of Van
rouver sjjeni Saturdayand Sundnv
lere at the home of Mrs. Miller's
.arents. Mr. and Mrs. B. Y. Gratxl.
'hey also attenJed the funeral of
friends
y. X. Moisan of Brooks was In i
the city on business this week.
Xick Mickle of Mt. Anjel visited ;
with friends in the'eity during the:
las:
f Yamhill o
9 Methcdist
9 and Re -
lv.illr
church
Lacy
I,
early part of the week.
Mr. and Mrs. E. P. Shields wen'
to Portland Wednesday morning t,
pend a tew days with friends.
hi!!
Work will soon start ajrain on th
oil well on the Newman ranch
south of town. This week several
teams were bu.-y hauling pipe cas ings
out to the plant.
The Commercial club meeting
last Monday was well attended ano
much interest is shown in the de
velopment of the organization
N'ext Friday nizht is their regular
I annual mee'ing for the election ol
resolutions which ; officers.
rest to patrons. Is' Mrs. 15. a. Teats served a pleas
price of water 19 ant dinner party at her home oa
Frdiay last r.-hen 3 number of clxs1
friends and relatives fathered
there. The guests were: Mesdam :
T. E. O'N'eil. Eisia Wright. Ear!
Wright. J. g. Riehardson, Herbert
Tony and V.. E- Hagerty. all of
McMir.nville.
etets u'.d
quat I
s of r-special int
he reduction in
pat cent. Residents of Silvenon
are well pleased with the cammls
.'ion's methods in handling the af
fairs and it is felt thai the prop
erty is in the proper hands. 1 he
commissioners are G. A. Bock. P.
W. Potter and N. Diger.aesj. They
are men of prominenec in business
affairs of the city.
Amity Items
Amity, Or.. Dec. 1". Quite i
number of the local Elks journeyed
:o Tillamook on last "aturday to
Attend a big meeting there.
Arthur Poller broke his left lei;
Gervais
Gervais. Or.. Dec. 1. Mr. at:
Mrs. A. L. Cullips have just h
turned from a four months' vis ( i
Missouri and Oklahoma. They (
port having had a splendid tri
both gainr and coming. But h
rhinrr they most appreciate Is Or:
ONLY SIX MORE SHOPPING DAYS UNTIL CHRISTMAS
CAUTION
CHRISTMAS SHOPPERS
If you can possibly arrange your housework so you
can shop in the forenoons, kindly do so, for your own
comfort and satisfaction as well as our salesforce. It
is impossible for us to wait on the crowds that come
in during afternoon hours.
Remember Stores Will Not Be Open
Evenings
Good Gloves Are Always Lovingly
Received
I .1 ii better to buy uood gloves, knowing you are
receiving gloves of reliability and service, especially
when they are to be given as a token of friendship?
Tbese are the advantages we offer. While we do not
handle the "cheap grades," comparison har, proven
tbat our prices are as consistently low, with those of
the inferior and unworthy kinds sold elsewhere.
Centeneri Gloves $3.75 a pair
These are to be had in beaver, mode, tan, brown,
M wk, white and grey. Some have the self stitched
iMck while a good many have contrasting back
fif.itching as black on white and white on black . The
sentiment that is expressed by a glove gift will long
M remembered.
r--4 5..;
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V
For a Dainty Per
sonal Gift Give
Silk Underwear
1'iices range from $2.00,
$1.17, $3.60 up to $6.00 a
garment.
Dainty Philippine
Lingerie Makes
Beautiful Gifts
Pi ices, range from $4.00.
$6.00 to $6.10.
FURS
are an expressive gift of
loyalty to mother, wife,
d tughter or sweetheart.
Prices range from $4.S0.
$10.00. $ 1 2.50. $l..00.
p l(. $90.00.
Kimonas as Gifts
Always Appeal to
Women
Prices range from $4.30,
$6.50, $7.50 up to $29.50.
Neckwear Are
Friendly Things to
Give as Gifts
Prices range from $1.00,
$1.25. $1.50 up to $5.00.
BLOUSES
the ponular and practical
gift. Prices range from
$2.98. $5.50. $6.50, $7.50
up to $17.50.
Hosiery Claims At
tention on Your
List
Prices range from 45c,
75c. $1.00. $1.25 up to
$3.75 a pair.
An Umbrella Will
Glad,den Her
Heart on Christ
mas Morn
Prices range from $1.57,
$3.17. $1.00 up to $16:00.
SLIPPERS
will delight anyone.
Prices range for chil
dren's $1.35 a pair.
Misses' $1.50 a pair.
Women's $1.75 to $2.50
pair.
Extra Special: Eiderdown Cap and Scarf
Skating Set, at 35 C
Then there are other gifts such as bathrobes, petticoats,
dresses, infants' goods, bed blankets, Indian blankets,
auto robes, shoes, table linens, madeira sets, dress
goods, dress silks, underwear, sweaters, ribbon novel
ties, handbags, etc., etc.
Cliristmas Merchandise Bonds
as Gifts
If in doubt as what to give, give Mer
chandise Bonds, issued for any desired
amount.
Christmas Glove Certificates
as Gifts
If you don't know her size, buy a glove
certificate for any amount, which he
can present to us after Christmas and
make selection as to size and color.
Ml STATE STREET
PHONE 877
marines for two years. Mr. Gray
served with the marines during "e
late war.
A. W. P.enigar was agreeably sur
prised Saturday evening when rel
atives with well filled baskets drop
ped in to help him celebrate hU
birthday A general good time was
enjoyed until a late hour when
1 lunch was served.
'J. Or.. Dec. 17. Mr. and Those present were: Mr. and Mrs
larl I'nruh entertained the ! Henry Werner, Mr. and Mrs. Tom
people's club at their home j Lovcry. Mr. and Mra. D. A. Harris.
even.ng. j jjr. and Mrs. M M. Magee, Mr.
Harold Burk family has j Jnd Mrs. A. W. Benigar. Mra. C.
j Benigar, Mrs. Ralph Gesner. Miss
I Idlewine. Margaret Magee, Hazel
Mi tree. Deibert Lovery, O. Benigar
ind W. Benigar.
Mrs. Archie Higlen (Bernice
Carlson i. who underwent two quite
,crious operations In Sacramento.;
2a.. is reported as doing nicely. 1
D. A. Harris purchased a colt
rem J. H. Gray last week. j
nd s- Near-East Relief
Drive In Polk
Shows Results
individuals
Rev. Chri.-
Oallaa Cnrlstia
"" i
eountr-.
Deceit .
In
:'-"''fT
tats
for
children
R:el
Mrs. :
your.g
- riday
The
moved from the Wed! farm to the
Bethel neighborhood.
Sirs L. Dtckman was hostess
the Thendara ladies at their la'
meeting.
Mr and Mrs. Velvie Lewis r.n.
I daughter. Mrs. L. H. Lewis an.
I Clyde Lewis, all of Lyons, called a
J -he 15. M j;er home Wedres
j lay afternoon en route home afle.
lianas. Or.. Dec. 17. Up to
Wednesday evening but SJOO of the
"" o' roue county's quota
lue starving Armenian
had been raised.
This is known as the Near Eas
relief drive, and later in the week
the efforts to raise the money mtu
take definite shape. Representa
tives from state headquarters will
visit the various pans of the coun '
ty and start things solng as thev
have done in Dallas. The head
quarters are represented by Messrs
Handsaker and Jones, state direc
tor and his assistant.
The people are. being urged to
respond liberally to the call for
although there are many demands'
still the Armenians are the hun
griest and coldest and worthiest of
them all. Churches will be asked
to make definite subscriptions and
Toze Se
Federal
v.
Washing. . V.
' " , wi h rjni
" oi me
comrnitt'-didacy
r-Pubii.'
ney- general .j7 -.
istration.
From v. ..
u to .
Columbus
Oaughterty
attomev
who
Snerai fn
cabinet and ther(. " '
to fin the du ..;
eeking. KtL Kf.
al ww ..:.ra
' -TJJ PI
SHOE SALE
Buy shoes for your every need now at economv nric
pre-holiday commencing enables one to commence the ne ITJJ. "ZT our
saying. This is not a sale of short lines or undesirable merchandise, but an offering of honest tos f
vatelhtfbeen diSd of0" f nW'Sf!
The Maxine 9-inch black kid lace Boot,
joodyear welt, is one of our big num
bers, and is very dressy. GiCk QPC
Regular S12.50. Sale Pt7eO0
1
HOSE
, '
WOOL, in the fashionable shades.
Regular $2.50
Now $1.65
Women's brown calf lace Oxford, Good
year welt, military and cuban heels.
Reg. $9 and
$10. Sale
$7.85 and $8.85
Women's black kid lace shoe, with med
ium heels. (UQ QK
Regular $13.50 P7eOD
SILK HOSE Pure thread silk
in black, brown and white. $1.45
per pair or $3.85 per fancy box of
three pairs.
Men's brown and black calf leather, ia
English and semi-English lasts. Splen
did values at $8.50.
Sale Price
Misses' and Boys'
Hose on Sale
FELT SLIPPERS 1.65
IN $1.95
Colors $2.45
HOUSE jhr
SHOES jLy
MEft'S
DEESS
SHOES
In b rows
cid and
and bla$l
calf skill.
Regularly
sold at
$13.50 to
15.50, now
$10.85
WOMEN'S PUMPS in Black Kid
turn soles, plain or colonial.
Regularly sold to $15.00 Now
$9.45
One of the popular numbers in brown
kid and calf, skin, medium Cuban heels.
SsS!i $11.45
Women's Colored Boots
French Heels turn and welt
sole. Regular $16 and $16.50
SA,-K PRICE $8.85
Growing Girls, low heel, welt
sole, in black calf leather.
Regular up to $8.25
xow $6.85
MEN
MEN'S HEAVY SHOES in
brown, wide soles. Regular $.850
NOW $6.85
Misses' Shoes, in 1st Quality Buster
Brown smoked elk color welt A j F
soles. Reg. price $5.50, now. P J-v
Children's and Misses Shoes. Every line
given special price for this sale.
Boys . WjM
200 pairs of Boys' Shoes, 1st qua
Sold regularly up to $6.75. Wft
Insalp
BUSTER BROWN SHOE STORE
125 North Commercial Street