Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, January 24, 1925, Image 2

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Newspaper Page Textr PAGE TWO THE CAPITAL 401J.KNAL. SAI.KM. OKtXJON SATURDAY, JANUAKY 24. 1925 From the Richest and Best Part of the State News from Nearby Valley Points By Capital JournaPs Special Correspondents S1LVERT0N TO VOTE MONDAY Silverton, Or., Jan. 24. (Spe cial.) Considerable interest ia batug shown in th coming ipe Olal city election which will be held Monday, January 26. The election la for the purpose of vat ing $20,000 bonds for a city Lull which 1b very much needed at Silverton. The place of voting Monday is the present city hull and voters have ull been aukci to take a look at It when they vole Councllmen seem to be under the Impression that it voters take good look at it when they enter they will be very apt to chinK'- their "no," it they had plan lied to vote negative, to a decided affirm ative. The Stlverton fire depart ment has hud but poor accommo dations for its equipment. There are no vaults or fireproof safe t protect the city record). The public library is housed in the Ku gene Field school building. This proposed city hull will take enru of theto t hinge besides a number of others wants long felt at Silver ton. The plans of the new hall ' call for two stories. On tbe first ' will be rooms for the recorder, police, a dormitory, water depart ment, aults and fire department. On the second flood will be h mscd the city engineer, the public i brary, the council chamber and the mayor's office. Woodburn News Vlck Brothers believe they are putting it mildly when they my they are more than p leaned witn business conditiona in their lino According to Charles Vlck, nevyr . before have they had bo complete . a line of good cars as they will have this year. He says there e . some real surprmes in store fur the auto buyers hikI they will need several more ealtsmea to take care of their business. A carload of the new modeU halt arrived and a complete showing will be seen at the Portland Auto Show the first week In February. Vlck 11 1 others' annual auto shov hns been postponed until a later date as they wisu to have all tliu latest model b on the floor nt the time of the show, which will be some time in February. The new Overland sedan hae had a large reduction in price as well as a number of nice improve ments, euch as Duco finish, all steel body, additional room, an en tirely new gear shift and trans misuion. The new Overland foiir- pasHenger coupe sedan at 1703 delivered at Salem, Is the Jowil priced gear uhlft closed car on the market. It la neat ae a pin In ev ery particular. You will wonder how a car like this can be built at such a low price as It has the ap pearance of cars costing mucii more. - Pratum Notes l'ratum. Or.. Jan. 24. Mr, Summers from Idaho was visl'JnK at the home of Mr. aud Mrs. J. W. IlofstctUr last Sunday and Mou day. Mr. and Mrs. Paul Sllke were visitors It Salem, Wednesday, Mr. and Mrs. Wosteott and fam ily of Sacramento, Cal., are now visitor of Mrs. A. Iteiiham. Mr. rnd Mrs. Morgan Cro were Sunday dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. It. II I'rtws of Salem. Mrs. Churchill of Portland is now visiting at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Kieon of this city. Mrs. George Kleen and her daughter, drare, were visitors of Mr. and Mrs. Paul Sllke, Wednes day evening. Wendell and Ulllle Crosn vta'ted their aunt, Mrs. W. D. KdwnnK In alem last Saturday und Sun day. Mr. and Mrs. Theodore Kbon and family ami Mr. and Mrs. Orar Meyers aud family were the din ner guests if Mr. and Mrs, O. J. lien ties last Sunday, Mm, Archie Umven was a visitor of tlu Pratum chuol Wednesday noon. GAS PRICES GO UP AS STATE QUITS BUSINESS Aberdeen, S. 1).. Jan. 24. Till' Btato Kasolino filling station here wan ordi rrd closed Krlrinjr, F. II. Barnard, of the county hoard of commissioners, anonunced. At tip saino time the Standard Oil com pany of Indiana announced that Its retail price m gasolino was In creased from 15 cents to 20 cents. Independent stations con tinue selling st 1714 cents. 1 U)et iVeatficrTogs 'c ' JKi-'-1 EVERYBODY'S '1 WEARING "EM I fl V "PPy Viirsltys H I mifookWollablv -Reflex Slickers 7 SISSSS Woodburn, Or., Jan. 24. Will lam Hugh McCullough, ton of Mrs. fcUisabeth McCullough, who died at Kl Paso, Texas, was buried Tuesday at the lielle Pa at. I ceme tery. The body was accompanied from El Paso by a friend and Ma sonic brother, W. A. Doolittle Mr. McCullough was a Scottish Kite Mason, having been Indutnt ial In bringing about the construc tion of the beautiful Scottish Kile cnthedral at Kl Paso, where he . 1 been secretary of the Scottish Kite bo (I lee for tne past 18 yearn Services of the order in the cathe dral preceded the journey to Woodburn. At his mother s home Rut. H. W. Achor of the Promy- terian church, conducted a short service before an escort of bro thers of Woodburn Lodge No. 1 Oil, A. F. A A. M.t conveyed the body to the Masonic temple for ritualis tic services. Hev. Achor read the commitul at tbe grave. liesIduH his mother, Mr. McCullough in mourned by three brothers and two sisters and a large number of sympathizing friends. Otto Durant recently purchased an Aeriola Sr., and joined the radio fans. Mr. Arpke, field man for the California Packing corporation, has been upending tbe week hero signing up contracts for cucumber acreage for the coming season. Klectric ervip has recently been extended to tbe homes of 17 farmers east of town. Mra. J. M. Poorman was hon ored by the Past Matron's club of the Kastern Star at a farewell party in the Mutton ic parlors Men day evening. Mrs. Poorman re ceived a beautiful corsage bouquet of violets aud some exquisite hand made handkerchief!. Mcsdumis II. Overton auu Osmar Wolfe served delirious refresh nieuls at the end of the evening. Mrs. Porman la soon to leave for a new home in Portland. Her nuny frieuds regret her leaving. Thrift week has been observed in the schools this week by clasn dlseuiktions, theme writing, poster display and assembly speeches by pupils of the public speaking de partment, as well as by out of town speakers, the county super intendent of schools, Mrs. Mary Fulkerson and T. N. McCronkey of Salem. H. N. Cockerline of Al bany and Hev. B. Waddington c' Woodburn. The weeks work ml mi nates In the contest of rule for the use of money under the auspices of the community club which has offered a series of urs and second prizes to grade and high school classes for tbe ten !e.i rules submitted from each of the various classes. The judges lie Mrs. F. W. Bottlemler, 8. F. Scoi lard and Itev. John T. Myers. The Friday Aiternoon Brld,;'1 club was entertiined lust week by Mrs. Oemer K. Wolf. Mrs. Kilth Powell received the prize. Mrs. I. V. Kane was taken to tlio Salem hospital for treatment Tuesday morning. She has been ill for several months. Mrs, Donald C. Cowlcs nnd sou, Donald Jr., have returned to their home at Livingston, Montana, aft er a month's visit with Mr. and Mrs. E. II. Cowlos and Dr. ami Mrs. J. L. Sborcy. Mrs. K. K. Settlemlcr, Mrs. II. F. Butterfleld, Mrs. F. E. Fag-tn and Mrs. A. S. Schrieber attended a P. K. O. Founders day luncheou at the lieuson hotel, Portland, Monday. Mrs. Fred Kvcndon was IiosIcsh at a delightful dinner party at which covers were laid for Mr. and Mrs. L. II. Shorey, Mr. and Mrs. H. L. Cuiss, Mr. and Mra. H D, Miller, Mr. and Mrs. Kugene Courtney and the host and h outers. Bridge was the after-dinner diversion. ERIE SYSTEM WILL BE INCLUDED IN MERGER New York. Jan. 24. Directors o' the Erie railroad company today approvod tbe full lease by which the road wilt be brought Into the Van Swerlngens proposed $1,600, 000 "Nickel Plato" railroad consol idation. A special meeting of stock holdcra has been called for March 25 to ratify the merger. West Salem News West Salem, Or., Jan. 24. Mrs. Kalph Seheru of Kiugwood avenue was h oh tens on Tuesday afternoon from 2 to 4 o'clock at a very pret ty birthday party in honor of her son, Kalph Jr. The little folks en joyed a very merry time playing games after whic ha dainty lunch eon was served. Junior was the recipient of some useful us well as ornamental gifts, as well as u large cake bearing six candled. The little playmates were; Oencv.i Harber, Harry Patton, Itobert Newgent, Itobert Lunghoff, Floyd Clark, Clifford Arnold, Wiiutun and Junior (josser, Opal, Eleanor aud Walter Means and Junior and Helen Sehern. Mr. and Mrs. I. L. Moms, who have been making an extended visit with the latter's sister, Mra. Homer Barber, and other relatives, have left for their home nt Vinton, Iowa, via I'Otig Beach, Cal., whrc they will visit otcr klnfolks. Mr. and Mrs. Moss have also been the guesttf at quite, a few homes In balem and vicinity. The toadies Am society of the Methodist church held its meeting at the home of Mrs. A. White on Front street on Wednesday after noon. A large attendance was present and after the Imsinetw iti. t in i; wjih fllHttonfioil Willi- fhi ladles wero kept busy sewing. The society will meet again in u fort night. Kirn. Peterson has been remove l to I hn K'llee.i hiMtiit where nlie ha uudcrweut a major operation. She is getting uIoiik nirely. A. 1. I .each has rented his prop erty on Franklin avenue and has left titwn for n n pxIiTiiIpiI vi.ut with relative at Lingview, Vli. Mr. nod Mrs. Vance Uichurdiou and family were Sunday guests at the home or their parents, Mr. ami Mrs. William Ulchardeon. Little Gertrude Canuell, who tin a lio.tn virv til -:muwl hv a swelling In her neck. Is convales cing nicely. Mrs. Marrow of Dundee was a recent dinner guest at the homo of Mrs. Walter Means. Tlw linmo Mr. Mend In bulldlni: on Franklin street, Klngwoo:!, is almost ready to occupy. The wir inir has been done nnd It will be plastered soon. Uladya Sather at ituunara was l recent visitor at the home of her friend, Pearl Moore. Mr, and Mrs. Hay Hawthorne have returned home after spending the winter In California. Mr. and Mrs. Huff were busi ness callers last weok at Portlaud. Mr. Sherman has returned to his work at Longview .Wash., aft- STOP Children's Cough with FOLEY'S H0M or a uhort vieit at his home. M. M. Bailey of Salem in ado a flying vlist at the M. H. Uoatrigut homo Sunday. Mr. Aplcwhlto a as bought the property In Kingwood Terrace be longing to Mrs. Samuel Fuller. He will Improve It this summer by a residence. Mr. M arrow ot Dundee made a short call at tbe pareonago on Thursday, Mrs. Duchcln of Hopewell waa a recent guest at the borne of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Itichardaon. Mrs. Fred Ireland made a shart call at the home of her brother, Charles Wurm, and Tamlly Friday Those ailing in our midst are Mrs. Hamby. Mrs. Andrews and Mrs. Marr Billings. Leo Spitzhart Is employed In the etate house during the term of lepiHiaturo. Silverton News Silverton, Or., Jan. 24. (dc clal. I Julius C. Wolf, aecr'-tiTv of the Homer Davenport monu ment f'.ind committee, ba receive! word that the monument for th.1 Krave of Homer Davenport will In at Bilverton next week. At a recent meeting of the chamber of commerce, G. E, An derHou, J. L. titalker and John Small were appointed as a commit tee to draft specifications for the building of a concrete highway about 600 feet in length to be used as an entrance to the Bilver ton cemetery. The money for the construction of the road has boen raised by popular subscription. The Model Hat Shop, which fo: the past year has been owned anU operated by Mrs. K. Kotteck aud Mrs. II. Miller, has been sold to Mrs. C. D. Wilhclm of Portland, Frank Becker is reported as be ing quite 111 at the Bilverton hos pital. The illness was caused by loss of blood when he had a tooth extracted. The Central Howell community Is preparing a play, "The Old School at Hlck'ry Holler," to be staged sometime In February cr the early part of March. The cast contains 22 persons. The Woman's Relief Corns and the Grand Army ot tha Republic will celebrate McKinley's birth day, January 29, with a silver tea. X program is being arranged for. The affair will be held at the Knlghta of Pythias hall. Mingo Amelia from Cathalamot. Wash., has opened a shoe repair shop at the old stand ot B, S.Fcl- neide. Mr. Amelia and family havo taken apartments on High street. Income tax men are slated tor Silverton on February 17 to 20 Thoso will assist taxpayers In the preparation of their federal In come tax returns for tha year 192. Silverton real estate men report that Interest in property Is be ginning to re-awaken. Silverton harbors attended the convention at Salem, Wednesday. At the regular meeting of the W, O. W. lodge at Silverton this week, tha following officers were installed: C. M., George Wlnchell; A. L., Uerger Feneide; P, C tlen Dosart; banker, Ralph Adams: clerk, D. C. Kinney; sentry, Will iam Egan; watchman, Bill Krani: managers, A. C. Barber, R. G, Al- n, Frank Rahn. A sliver tea will be given at the Free Spinal Analysis Chtroprsctlo Adjustments will get results where other methods bars failed. Let Chiropractic prove what It can da for you. Dr. Lloyd W.Ivia 313-14 D. 8. National Bk, Hldf. Pbona 2114, Salem, Or. Good Old Summer In December! Did you have it? You can! Make up your mind to be comfortable next winter. Let the makers of concrete building tile show you how to make a home warmer in winter and cooler in summer. Too, you pay for this kind of a home only once, so much easier on the family budget. Ask to sec plans. Oregon Gravel Co. Hood at Front Street BCTWllJUtJHMU CISCO CAPS IT'S NOT SO MUCH WHAT YOU SEE aa what you do not see, that makes a used cat worth while. Therefore, you must put your trust in the dealer from whom you buy. You cannot buy a used car here unless we know it is right and unless we know it will give you more satisfaction than even you anticipate. Certified Public Motor Car Market Phont 8S5 ju;v 255 North Church Street Congregation.)! church FriJiy evening. January 30. A play. Joseph and Hu Brethren, Is be Ing prepared as part ot the pro gram. Mr. and Mrs. E. Boylen, wno have been touring California hr the past five weeks are now at the home of Mrs. Boylen's par ents. Mr. and Mrs. M. Olsen. They will ylxlt at Silverton for a few days before going on to Washing ton, where they will make their ruture nume. Orvllle Miller -recently pur chased a home on Madison street at Silverton. Miss Marietta Kemper Is visit ing at tbe home of her sister at Portland. Mill City News Mill City, Or.. Jan. 24. The Ladies' Literary socioty met Thursday evening at the home of Mrs. F. It. Olln, Mrs. C. M. Clins being the hostess. The club ha: taken up the study of India and in answer to roll call was given "Notes of Interest About India." Mrs, B. A. Cober rendered several vocal solos Including "The Temple Bells," "A Song ot India," "Kaeh mirl Song,' and "I Passed a State ly Cavalcade." Mrs. Charles Gen try talked on the geography, cus toms and government of India and Mrs. F. R. Olln gave several of Kipling's readings. The club will give a jungle party January 29 -or the purpose ot raising money for tbe state scholarship loan fund. The residence of G. E. Thomas, in the southern part ot the city, burned to the ground Thursday evening about 8:30 o'clock. No one was at borne at the time the fire started and the cause la not known, but absolutely nothing was saved from tbe building. The loss Is partially covered by Insur ance. Mrs. P. B. Shaw received word Thursday that her son, George Crawford, was seriously 111 In the Letterman genera lhospltal at the Presidio, San Francisco. She left for that point on the Shasta Lim ited, Friday. Gold is the touchstone whereby to try men. DEMPSEY AND BRIDE WILL BOTH RETIRE Los Angeles, Cal., Jan. 24. Cstelle Taylor and Jack Dempsey bith expect to quit professional life after tliev are married In June, according to a statement Is sued by the film actreBs fian?ee. the world's heavyweight fight champion. Miss Taylor said she would quit the screen and Jack would shake the reslr of the ring from his feet at least, she said sbe ex pected him to. Dempsey, as be previously stated, hopes to have one more fight before he thrws away the g!oves. FOR A SQUARE DEAL Come to 1610-1616 North Commercial Street tor first class auto and tractor repairing. WE do rrbore in. Gasoline, Oil and Accessories; Car Washing, Greasing and Storage Shaving, Hair Cutting, Bobbing and Marcelling; Toilet Articles ; Suits Cleaned and Pressed. Fresh and Cured Meats Groceries and Confectionery of All Kinds. Bread, Milk, Butter, Cigars, Tobacco, Etc. Meals Served Morning, Noon and Night. Some Lunches. Yours for Service, E. KROEPLIN. -mm m I wi m J h en Use Your Bank More This Year There are many facilities here at the United States National that could advantageously be used by every patron. For instance, both a Savings and Checking Account should be maintained by every individual and family; advice on business and financial problems, collection service and Safety Deposit boxes could be used by the business and professional man. And there are many other ways this serviceable institution can assist in your progress. Come in and let us tell you about them. or United States National Bank Salem.Oregon Tj, 1 XUI z Quick, i'4 It! t Performance tells the story: Quick Starting Shell Gas oline starts quick. SHELL COMPANY Of CALIFORNIA QutckJtartingQualitii originated by SHELL maintained by SMELL soldewtywhereby SMELL Ok?