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8 A SIUSLAW NEWS ❚ WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 16, 2017 Library Tidings News about the Siuslaw Public Library Book Review The Salem Clique: Oregon's Founding Brothers By Barbara S. Mahoney During the decade of the 1850s, the Oregon Territory progressed toward statehood in an atmosphere of intense political passion and conflict. Editors of rival newspapers blamed a group of young men whom they named the “Salem Clique” for the bit- ter party struggles of the time. Led by Asahel Bush, editor of the Oregon Statesman, the Salem Clique was accused of dictatorship, corrup- tion and the intention of imposing slavery on the Territory. The Clique, critics maintained, even conspired to establish a government separate from the United States, con- ceivably a “bigamous Mormon repub- lic” or a “Pacific Republic.” While not in agreement with some of the more extreme contemporary accusations against the Clique, many historians have concluded that its holding their next book sale on Labor Day weekend and they are seeking donations! Please bring any unwanted books or other materials to the library’s circulation desk. The Friends sales help support the library in many ways, from helping with the costs of putting on programs to helping purchase new furniture and equipment. Your donation to the Friends goes a long way towards helping the library continue to provide excellent service to district residents and visitors. members were vicious and unscrupu- lous men who were able, because of their command of the Democratic party, to impose their hegemony on the Oregon Territory's inhabitants. Other scholars have seen them as merely another manifestation of the contentious politics of the period. Although the Salem Clique has been given considerable prominence in nearly every account of Oregon’s Territorial period, there has not been a detailed study of its role until now. What sort of people were these men? What was their impact on the issues, events, and movements of the period? What role did they play in the years after Oregon became a state? Historian Barbara Mahoney sets out to answer these and many other ques- tions in this comprehensive and deeply researched history. Ancestry Library Edition The library is pleased to provide public access to the Ancestry Library Edition database. This database, the library version of Ancestry.com, is a genealogical data- base, providing access to U.S. and U.K. census records, Canadian records, records from European coun- tries, vital records, immigration records, military records and records Donations for Book Sale Needed The Friends of the Library will be for all U.S. states. Among the newer group of records that are available through Ancestry are World War II Draft Cards for Young Men (ages 18-44) for selected states and U.S. Army Transport Service Records (with lists of World War I sol- diers and the ships they took to travel to and from Europe). Unlike our other genealogy data- base, World Vital Records, Ancestry can only be accessed from within the library at any Internet terminal. If you would like to try out this great new family history resource, just stop by the Reference Desk for more information. Library Tidings, a regular feature of the Siuslaw News, features news about upcoming Siuslaw Public Library programs for adults and children, new books and videos, and other library news of interest to the community. Library Tidings by Kevin Mittge EMERGENCY SUTURING CLASS Fundraiser for Boy’s and Girl’s Club. FREE LUNCH to be held at the Florence Events Center during the Be Ready – Storm Ready Preparedness Expo September 23, 2017! 50’s Party Car Show, Elvis & BBQ Th ursday, August 17th • 11am-1pm 1451 Spruce Street, Florence Please call the Siuslaw News at 541-902-3526 to sign up. You may pay by credit or debit card. Raffl e to benefi t our local Boy’s and Girl’s Club. Gift s donated by local businesses. All the cars are locally owned. There are two classes being offered. Positions in the class are on a fi rst paid for, fi rst reserved basis and classes are limited to the fi rst 25 paying participants in each class. Please RSVP to 541.997.8202 or nhill@shorewoodsl.com So don’t delay, sign up for a place now! The class is at 11:00 AM AND 2:00 PM Saturday, September 23, 2017 Cost is only $25.00 per participant! Sponsored by: Siuslaw News Visit us online: www.TheSiuslawNews.com. Where good friends & great food come together! Small Plates Fresh Local Oysters • Salmon Skewers Burrata on Arugula Shitake Mushroom and Carmelized Onion & more Daily Dinner Specials $12 - $17 $2 off an entrée 4-6pm Wednesday dinner special: 10 oz. Prime Rib and Salad, with your choice of Pasta or Potatoes! Great Food O PEN D AILY 11 AM -C LOSE , C LOSED M ONDAY Light Breakfasts - Pastries - Lunch Provisions Wine by the Glass or Bottle Craft Beer - Coff ee - Tea - Sodas Come sit on the River deck! Happy Hour • Monday-Friday 3:00pm to 5:00pm Happ y Ho 4-6pm ur We’re the perfect wine store before your next culinary adventure. 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Green Beans or Mixed and Steamed Veggies and a Shrimp Dinner Salad SNICKER OR PEANUT BUTTER PIE FOR $5.95 NEW ITEMS Every Month Mo’s has brought in special “Motivation for Kids” BBQ PORK RIBS: Baby Back Pork Ribs with tables which raise money for local charities that are devoted to helping the wellbeing of local children. month James Gang BBQ This Sauce C.R.O.W is the local charity being honored. the BLACKENED SALMON CEASAR SALAD Mo’s Old Town, Florence • Daily 11 am - 8 pm ® 541-997-8263 88416 1st Avenue Florence at Sandpines 1201 35th Street at Kingwood, Florence Highway 101 & 35 St. 541-997-4623 Mo’s Town, Florence • Daily 11 am - 8 pm Serving Old Bowls of comfort for Over 50 Years Serving Bowls of comfort for Over 50 Years • 541-997-2185 It’s time to get your Que on! Now open at the Pro Lumber parking lot (Maple and Highway 101 in Florence) Tuesday & Wednesday 11am till 4pm, Thursday - Saturday 8:30am to 4p 541-991-7053
