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About The Monmouth herald. (Monmouth, Or.) 1908-1969 | View Entire Issue (March 25, 1921)
P. A. Finseth, one of the promi- n^nt residents and merchants o f 1 Dallas, left for Portland Tues’ay •vhere he wild m ale final arrange- rnents to leave for a trip to the old country, expecting to visit his old home in Denmark and p ssibly Sweden, England ani France. J u s t to rem in d y o u t o ua w h en you n e ed c a ll a n y th in g on in the Hr e of W a ll Paper* and Paint Perkins’ Pharmacy I f w e h a v e n ’ t |fot it w e ’ ll g e t it. A s k us. Christian Church Notes Our Pre-Easter service thus fa r has been a great success. J. A. Car- roll has certainly'made good as vo- , ealist and chorus leader. His last j service will be Friday night. Our baptismal service will be Friday night. The sermon subject will be, Narrow Miss Vera Thurston, a Norm al “ In the Straight and The Saturday ( student who h a j to go to her horre Way” , llustrated. at St. Johns because o f sickness, night topic will be announced then. Easter Program— Invisible Cho-! is reported better, rus; Childrens’ Processional and Elbert Peterson o f Portland was | Class Songs and Children’s Chorus; here during the week end to visit The Choir wdl sirer, “ Hosannah in with his foster-mother, Mrs. Mack. the Highest” and ’ L ift up Your Mr. Peterson has t e e i working in Heads, 0 Ye Gates” . ‘Sermon sub the shipyards in Portland and has ject, ‘ T h e Inspiration o f Immortal lost only three days th's winter be ity” . cause of the weather. New members will be received In -, M. Ingermanson, it is reported, to the fellowship o f the church. has bought a lot at the west en Great evening sorg service’ and a trance to Independence and a small sermon upon which the Pastor has bungalow situated near by and will studied fo r thirty years, "The combine the two for a future resi Faith o f Our Fathers” . dence . Junior and Senior C. E. at 6:30. Mid-week prayer'meeting Wednes G. T. Boothby h«3 sold his old Ford to Clarence Grund and has day at 7:30. j |bought a new one. The Dorcas Society held its regu lar meeting at Mrs. Jame3 Riddell’s | For S ale- 4 stands of bees, $5 last Tuesday afternoon. There was and $7 per stand. Some pure bred a good attendance and a large num Oregon«, $1 50 each. L. P. Ulimore ber o f new members were taken in The next meeting will be held at Mrs. Rossell’s Tuesday, April 5th. Items of Interest Resolutions Whereas the Heavenly Father has seen fit to remove from our midst our faithful and beioved sister, Laura Colby Price: — Resolved: That we hereby express our appreciation for her devotion and faithfulness to our order, and j our personal regard for her as a friend. Resolved: By the Agate Kebek-1 ah Lodge ,1. O. O. F., that we set forth this regard by spreading a copy o f these resolutions upon our j minute book, and also by having the ! same published in the Monmouth Herald. Laura M. Pace Nannie M. Siekafoose 1 Tena A . Brown Committee U W e have a complete new ¿lock of yard goods upon our shelves and it is the wise woman who selects her materials early for gingham, parcale Swiss or cotton summer dress. Such charming frocks can be made from any of the new fabrics for Spring. Never have w c had so pleasing a variety of distinctive patterns as these—and at so moderate a price. Nell Wingel Home Frocks Slipova Rompers for Children O ur Ladies’ Furnishings secrion looks very bright this week with the arrival of piany pretty new house dresses and aprons: all new Spring Styles, If you w ant something really attractive for housi w ear, m ade up as well as you could do it yourself, you should see these new frocks. You mothers 'w h o have always wished you had the time to sit down and make the children’s rompers and play suits should come in and see the new SLIPO V A rompers and c reep ers which have recently arrived. W e know you are going to like them, and the price will please you ¿fill further. and $2.50 Prices 90c, $1.00, $1.15, $1.25 M bs . Jane Hedgpath of Portland visited Mrs Emma Haganl o f Mon Mrs. Geo. Sullivan has been in mouth the first o f the week, on her Independence the past week or two way to A irlie to visit her daughter, helping to care for an uncle there Mrs. Wade Williams. who is sick. A timely examination o f Mrs. M. M, Long of Corvallis ■ s g * your eyes may save you a lot o f worry and care in was*a week end guest o f her moth the future. Better be wise than er, Mrs.Ja. R. Burkhead. $2.39 sorry. Consult Dr. Thompson next Mrs. A. Johnson and Miss Ellen visit, Monday April 4. Local hotel EASTER Johnson o f Central Point were vis all day. Mysterious voices whisper, itors this past week with Mrs. G. A. Conn, whose mercantile A softness is in the air. Mack. interests have been disposed o f as The wind gently lingers, caresres. The Busy Bees met this week at announced in our A irlie correspond And murmuis a peaceful prayer the home o f Mrs. G. M. Partridge. ence, has prospered in our neighbor An expectant air is pervading, A very pleasant time was enjoyed. village. Nature helped with his Though all is quiet and calm; Refreshments o f ice cream and cake natural trading ability for he has a The sun, a benevolent brother. Sends forth his warm, mellow were served. Those present w .re good trading point and light over balm. Mesdames C. H. Boothby, C. Io r- head expense. His successors, John A fragrance reeros all about us ence, James Riddell, J. V. Webber, Wienert and Kenneth Williams have From brown earth and flowers I,. C. Barker, C. H. Newman, G. the advantage o f a wide aeqnaint- and trees, . M. Partridge and her sister who is ance and will undoubtedly do well. An offering sweet o f incense, Subtly stealing upon the breeze. visiting with her, and Miss Freda E. W. Staats was a week end vis Assembling seems all Nature’s C well. itor in Portland. forces, R. L. Stephenson is helping his On some joyful mission bound, W. M. Meeker’s car was taken brother Win. build a house at Oak A harmony o f form and o f color from the corner o f Main street and Point this week. And light and shadow and sound. Monmouth avenue during services Now. as tho some unseen choir Miss Fern Johnson o f Independ at the Christian church Sunday master ence was visiting her sister Mrs. evening and was recovertd in Inde Has bidden them unite in song, Robert Fishback, Monday. pendence the next day, having been A chorus bursts forth and, in rapture, Charles I.orence o f Walla Walla, abandoned on one of the streets of Their joy and their pra se they Wash., .is visiting with h s grand that city. prolong. parents, Mr. and Mrs. C. Lorence. The pitching o f quoits, which had The wind on invisible harp-strings, The birds with their sweet clar developed into a general pastime in inets, the vacant lots along Main street, The lilies on trumpets o f silver. '1 he Seniors paid their treat for received a setback this week because Daffodils with golden cornets riot getting more subscriptions for o f frequent rains. Pour forth in sublime adoration the Country Gentleman on Saturday Pomona Grange meets at Oak Their reverent worship and iove; evening, at the High School. For Grove next Saturday. Senator Pat Their gratitude, wonder, and tri umph, 4 entertainment a mock trial o f the terson is the big attraction an the In a poem, ascend far above. Junior Class for various alleged program and he will give an account offenses was put on. The class was o f the ins and outs of legislation T is the time o f the Great Resurrec tion h onorably acquitted by a jury o f in the late legislature. With its message o f hope and glad towns people. Misses Esther Halvorsen o f Mc cheer, There will be a pie social at the Minnville and Sue Grapp o f Port With its promise o f life, free, un ending. High School Saturday evening, land, graduates o f last year, attend Christ is risen! Easter is here! April 2, the proceeds o f which are ed the party at the Normal gym last Norma Daniel Arant t * go for ath'etici. A mirth pro Saturday night. voking farce will be given 1 efore The sale w as recent'y n a le l y * * * * * ♦ # ♦ * # ♦ * * * # # * # * * * * * # * • # * * * * * * ♦ # * ♦ * ♦ * ♦ * * * * * * * * * * * £ t h e sale. A l l are cordially invited Joe Peters o f Portland to C. F. to attend. Stewart, city marshal, o f what is High School Notes Baptist Church Notes 5 0 good cigarettes for 10 c from on« sack of GENUINE ‘ BULL” DURHAM TO B A C C O fi Faster Sunday Services. 7:00 The usual "sunrise” Faster devotional service and breakfast. 10:00 Bible school 11:00 Morning worship; Pastor's Easter message: "The'H ope o f Im mortality” 6:30 p. m. Endeavor service 7:30 "Th e |Fver-Living Christ” — a brief Faster program by mem bers o f the Bible school Special missionary offering Sun day towards the Million Dol ar Eas- tei Fund for the children o f the world. all S Y N O P S IS O F T H E r m . rr ( w i n I' t 1 A N N U A L S T A T E M E N T OF T H ( WEST COAST LIFE INSURANCE C O M PAN Y l Do You Like PIE? j Of San FYanoisco. In tho S tate o f C alifornia, on the th ir ty -fir s t d a y o f D ecem ber. 1920, m ade to the Insurance C om m issioner o f the S tate o f O regon, pursuant to law : C A P IT O L A m ount o f capital stock paid up............ ....... .......... ........... $ 230,000.00 Not a small section but the whole works. If you do, attend the IN C O M E T o ta l premium income fo r the y e a r____ _____________________ $1,774 000 89 Interest dividends and rents received du ring the ymalr '~ ' 348i739 90 Incom e from other aources received during the y ea r______ 49.901.39 The boys aie practicing fo r b;se known as the Pedwell property. b a ll with «vengeance. T ie west! er This consists o f a little over two § is “ great” for such thin « . acres o f land, fronting on Main street between Wm. Jones and the Oleman property. A narrower strip fronts on East street and on this a house is located. Considera tion was $750. The Monmouth market has re cently added a larger ice box in preparation for a busy summer. - a u . the . more reason why you should have o n e o f these encycio P e O'AS- - J ust loon a t th e P leasure tou ' ,G tT IN F i NOWG ) r YQ,j . • » Pie Social! at the High School at 7:30 p. m. | % ♦ C om e and eat pie an enjoy the fun. expenditures ----------------------------------------------*1,138.863.64 ASSETS V a lu e o f real estate owned (m a rk et v a lu e )____ \ alue o f stocks and bonds ow ned (m ark et or a m ortised va lu e) __________________ __________ Ixtans on m o rtg a g e* and collateral, etc Prem iu m notes and policy loans ....................... Cash in banks and on hand......... ......... ..... Z]__ N et uncollected and deferred prem iu m s............. In terest and rents due and accrued..... .......... O ther assets (n e t) ............................... Come and get a pie at your own price and the girl w ho baked it to help eat it A Free Program including a One Act Farce! I n c o m e ............... ............................. ........................... .*8,186.641.98 D IS B U R S E M E N T S Ta id fo r losses, endowm ents, annuities and surrender values ............. ................................ ................. a 409.894.60 D ivid en d s paid to policyholders during the v e a r ._ ___ __ ___‘ 83 80« 59 D ividends paid on capital stock during the y e a r___________ 0.00 Com m issions and salaries paid during the y e a r_____________ 488 990.47 T a xes, licenses and fee* paid during the y e a r______________ 41.418 94 A m ount o f aU other e x p e n d it u r e s ____________ __ ___________ 137,991.79 T o ta l Saturday, April 2 . T o ta l * j -$ 703 . 979.05 798.392 58 - , .. 1 9 . . 874 . 395.58 008 . 798.58 _ _ 874 158 . 0 * 0.79 878 90 48,545 94 19,658 47 T o ta l admitted assets L IA B IL IT IE S N e t reserves ......... ....... . .Gross claim s fo r losses unpaid______ ___ __ AM other lia bilities .... .... ...... U nassigned funds (surplus) T o ta l liabilities, exclu sive o f eapital stock o f ..$4,741.39* 00 89.544 98 . 557 141 84 _ I 7 8 . : r 97 — « — $ 250 , 000.00 _______ ?_______________ B U S IN E S S IN O R E G O N FO R T H E Y E A R Gross prem ium s received during the y e a r _____ Prem ium s and dividends returned during the rea r. L osses paid during the y e a r_______________ „ 89.897 II 1.480.45 19.187.19 W E S T C O A S T L IF E IN S U R A N C E C O M P A N Y John A Roster, President Gordon Thom son. Secretary Statu tory resident attorn ey fo r service: J. W . Stewart, Portland, Ore.