1. Pi SUGGESTIONS for SENSIBLE CHRISTMAS GIVING Christmas Gifts Phonographs Records Kodaks Toilet Articles Souvenirs Perkins Pharmacy If we haven't pot it we'll get it Ask ut ! IP i Make this a Christmas .without dis appointments by giving useful gifts. Local Make the Growing Doy su;remely happy with the gift of a pairjof high cut shoos like dad's. We have'the genuine Rergmann's th-' kind that kcops the water out. New prices sizes 12J to 2 6.00 U to 51 $7.00 Silk Underwear Mr. foreland, principal o' the Airlie schools was a visitor at the' teachers' meeting in Monmouth Sat urday. Mrs. J. Leask has been in Tilla mook for a week or more past help ing to csre for her sister, Mrs. J.A. Smith who has been sick. W. J. Miller was also in Tillamook a part of the time. Mrs. Smith is much b.-tier. Ostrander and Eush, the gentle men who bought the Norm theater equipment have 'not as yet been able to get their machine'into shape to operate and been delayed in get ting started. Dr. M. J. Butler reports he is doing a flourishing business in In dependence. Go to Moore & Addison Furni ture Co., Independence, Oregon, for your furniture. What would make a more sensible Christmas Gift than a nice piece of Furniture E. E. Hewitt of Ashland was in Mo-mouth Wednesday on the way to his farm south of the city. C. C. Lewis of Lewisviile and Mrs. Mathery and f;.th t of Airlie were trading in town Wednesday. We have a dandy bargain in a used Piano. We are also agents for the famous Sherman, Clay line of Pianos. Moore & Addison Fur r.iture Co Independence, Oregon. Last Friday' night a carpet rag social wss held in the Airlie school houfe and $83.65 was netted to the school to be used in the purchase of ctjuipnerit The men bought balls (f caipet tags and l ad to unwind the'sune in order to learn the name of their partner for supper. J. F. Ulrieh acted as auctioneer. Genuine Cedar Hi pe Chests as low as $6.75 at Moore & Addison Furniture Co., Independence, H.C.Stewart of Chehalis wbs here during the past week assisting his parents, Mr. and Mrs. N. S. Stewart get ready for departure. They left Thursday, going first tu Forest Grove for a brief visit dur ing the time their furniture is en route to Chehalis. The Stewarts have been there six years end havt made many friends who are sorry to have them leave our city. We have a nice line of Baskets, Jardinieres, and other little novel ties that will make appropriate Christmas Gifts. Moore & Addison Furniture Co., Independence, Ore. An agent of F. A. Weygandt, njrseryman of Canby, disposed of a truck load of prune trees in Mon mouth Tuesday. Dow Hamar and H. S, Portwood were among the purchasers. A. Parker, Monmouth postmaster, got his name in the Portland Jour nal last Sunday in a write up of his record as a mail carrier, he being the first rural carrier out of Inde pendence. Mr. Parker, who has a taste for statistics, figures that as mail carrier he traveled with horse and buggy 100,160 miles. He served for ten years as mail carrier, start ing in July, 1903. 9 These will mser the question every woman es'is at this time: "What shall I give her for Christ m is" Vests of finest jersey silk $2.93 Camisoles $1.15, 1.75 Brassieres $1.49, 1.89 Other Gift Suggestions Blankets, Indian Robes Shoes, Sweaters, Candies, Chinaware Handkerchiefs, Umbrellas Child's boots, Traveling bags Women s List Silk Hoso, Blouses, Camisoles Pumps for party w ear Boudoir Caps, Fancy Tow els Silk Dress Goods, Ribbons, Silk Underw ear, Purses Bedroom slippers, Art materials Wool Dress Goods, Silk petticoats, Bead necklaces Kimonos, Yarns, Shawl Scarfs Mens Dress Shirts Fast color percale, madras, soisette and printed reppes with military low and delacha' le collars. Prices $1.50 to $4.50 Men's Dress Sox I : 1 i Plaited silk, blk 75c Pure thread silk $1.25 Mercerised lisle in black, tan cordovan, green, gr y, Oibluod, navy, 5fc, 65c ,75c, 90c Fancy p!aidsam!mixtures 75c,'90c Men's List Sox, Arm bands, Garters House slippers, Cull buttons Overcoats, Hats, Caps Shirts, Gloves, Pocketbooks, Suspenders, Belts Tie clasps, Collar pins Men s Neckwear New stylos and patterns direct from the factory in the. Fast. Prices $1.(10, $1.50, $2 00, $2.50. Knitted silk m attractive patterns $1.(0 t 2 .00. Auto Gloves GikkI quality, P.'K. suwn, extra large gauntlet, adjustable wrist Btrap,, $:i.25 Extra tine quality, extra well fin ished wolt scams, moccasin tip, wrist strap, $1.00 Ml 1 I Infant's Knitwear Make the little ones hip iy with a lusting romoitilirai.ee. We have an excellent showing if toiuci in wool mid in liber silk; wool boot ees, carriage robes, etc. Mens Dress Gloves Fine Quality outscam spear point back $3 5 Pictures always make a good Christmas gift. We have just re ceived a splendid assortment. Call and let us show them to you. Moore & Addison Furniture Co., Independence, Oregon. Monmouth Oregon MLLEER II GoodGoodQ. gJJ Seven Stores Monmouth, Snlni Ncwbarr, Yamhill MrMinnviltr, Sheridan and Dayton I Frank McGee and Laird Linder man of Lewisviile were in Mon mouth Tuesday. Henry Hammun and famiiy were here shopping Tuesday. Chas. Leonard has word that his cousin, J. W. Leonard, a foremer resident here was badly injured in Los Angeles recently. He had his foot crushed under a stret car. Mr. Leonard's home is in Engle wood, Cat. Harry Blodgett and family of Lewisviile were shopping in Mon mouth the first of the week, Mr. Earnett whose family mov ed to town this week, has been em ployed running a rock crusher for Oskar Huber oear Corvallis but is now headed toward eastern Oregon for a winter job. His family will remain here. Mrs. Jane Gradke was crowded off the highway and run over by an automobile which in turn was crowded by the Salem, Monmouth bus when the two passed just east of the city limit . While badly bruised, Mrs Gradke had no bones broken. i four-night courno In first aid to the Injured will be given by government experts at Oregon Agricultural college. John P, Burgess, aged 74, of Fish trap, Coos county, is dead as a result of being kicked in the abdomen by a cow, Mrs. Anne Elizabeth Campbell, more affectionately known to the older resi dents of Dallas and Polk county as "Aunt Betty," died at the family home lnjallas at the age of 76. The common council held a regular session Tuesday night and paid the following claims: Water fund Earl Keeney, $7.35; Lumber Com pany, $4.15; C. Stewart, $25; K. B. Swenson, $10. General fund Graham & Son, $14 22; David Oleman, $11.50; Walter Brown, $3; Pollan Bros., $fi; Monmouth Herald, $2.50; C. E. Stewart, $50; R. B. Swenson, $11.55; Perkins Pharmacy, $5.60, Power Company, $73.28; Elmer IIastings,$ 9; Road fund-Ira Williams, $2 95; Central Clay Products Co., $5.10; M. II. Pengra, $10.50; C.E. Stewart, $25. Election and inilLt'on work will be the features of the Grange meet ing Saturday. G. A. Pete so.i of Suver recently bought 164 acres of improved land in the Looking Giass valley, 9 miles from KoseLurg and plans to move there after another year in Polk county. Crossing accidents on thVllnes of the Southern Pacific In Oregon during the period from January 1, 1918, to September 1, 1920, resulted In a toll of 126 lives, 638 Injured and 1616 automobiles damaged or destroyed. The Hood River county court adopt ed a resolution limiting the loads of motor trucks on valley highways to their factory rata capacity. The state. law permits truck drivers to carry 500 pounds in excess of the rated capacity. Ownership of tide lands In cases where tidal streams, by process of erosion, encroach upon the lands of shore owners, follows the shifting boundary line to the line of ordinary high tide, according to a legal opin ion given by I. H. Van Winkle, attorney-general. Mrs. C. E. Stewart and Mrs. G. R. Crofoot entertained at an infor mal get-acquainted party at the latter's home on Tuesday afternoon, those ladies who ;have recently moved in to the west half of Mon mouth. The afternoon wa? spent in music and singing which was ap preciated by all. Refreshments were served after the game of get ting acquainted with your neighbor was pliyed. Thirty ladies were present and fifteen children who were with a little party and re freshments of their own in the dining room. All report a most enjoyable time. Mrs. Odom C. Zook died at her home in this city Thursday fore noon. She had been ailing for some time but not many people knew she was so seriously sick, Mrs. Maggie Zook was born Oct ober 12, 1849. Her maiden name was Coons and ths was married to Mr. Zook in 1881. Mr. Zook died in April, 1919. They are survived ly four child inus, is being repaired. Mrs. Thomas R. Tetherow, a pioneer resident of Polk county, died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. John llillibrand in Indepen dence this week and was buried Wednesday afternoon. Mrs. Teth erow's maiden name was Mariha McLaughlin end her people lived in the neighborhood of I'uena Vista. Her husband died two years ngo. Besides her daughter Mrs. Tetherow is survived by a son, Joe Tetherow of the Elkins community. The dairy herd and premises of J. M. McDonald were inspected by L. Ii. Moore from the Dairy and Food Commission ollicc, Deo. 2, 1920, who reported as follows: "Milking 8 cows in good, small barn. Udders are washed and wiped before imlking. Tested April last for tuberctiloiss, Deliv ery to college dormitory. Place O. K." Elkins News Items The Elkins High School and sev eral from the grade room attended ren, Jess Zook of Dallas, Fred Zook, the Rag Social at Airlie last Friday. a ouiiuer in me employ ot me, Mr. Nelsons' Forri truck was coax- Suuthern Pacific and Mrs. Jaynes'pj into taking the bunch there and and Oscar Zook of Funeral services will the Christian Church December 12, 1920. Monmouth. be held at at 2:30 on C. E. Stewart, water superinten dent, received a call out to the in take of the pipe line Thursday morn ing. A fir tree, blown down with the storm, fell across the line and a spike branch forced a hole in the main. The leak, which is not ser- back. A very enjoyable evening was reported by all. A basket ball game between Elkins and Falls City, at Airlie, Friday night, resulted in a victory for Elkins. The team was urged to do its best by the Elkins rooters, and the score of 12 to 16 was re- ceived by hilarious yells by the Elkins crowd. Three delegates from Elkins who will atLend the Boys' Conferei.ce at Sa lorn are: Lloyd and son and Dell Tedrow, Melford Nel- The Red Cross drive is progressing splendidly, about half of the di trict has been canvassed at the present writing. The Student teacher beginning; his practice work at Elkins this week is Mr. Chester Ward of Falls City. A Community Sing was held at the Elkins School housf on Monday evcn'nr, December 6. A Commun ity Sing is to be held hereafter on each Tuesday evening. Carl Tetherow was absent from school Wednesday in crder to attend the funeral of his grand mother, Mrs. Martha Tetheiow. Several of the people from Elkins attended the Farmers' Union Con vention in Dallas, Tuesday. Among those who attended were: Mr. and Mrs. G. B. Jones and A. E. Teth erow. A basket ball game between Falls City and Elkins will he played at Falls City Friday evening, Dec. 10. We wish ElkinB as good luck as they had at Airlie last Friday, i Harold Burm was a visitor .at Elkins school Wednesday afternoon. Elkins school Is the proud pos sessor of a piano which arrived last Saturday. Mrs. Seymour and Miss Hill selected the piano in Portland during Thanksgiving vacation. It was secured from the Reed-French Piano House. A guaranty of a year goes with the piano, by which, if any fault is found, the piano may be returned, and the price applied on another. ,