Misses Nora and Pearl Pehrseon W aabiugtou aud Idaho extending spent the Thanksgiving vacation over two weeka. They visited rel- at their home here, returning to atives and friruda while gone. ( E n ta rp rlM OorreeponSeaca) , th eir schools Sunday. Mr. and Mrs J.G Rike and two L. E. Eagy was a Corvallis bus­ Mr. and Mrs. N. E. C handler grandchildren were gueets a t tbe iness visitor Monday, aud Misses Agnes C handler and Chris Sorenson home for T h anks­ Mr Jo h n McNeil and Collin M argaret H einrich were Corvallis giving dinner. Carver were Corvallis callers Tues­ visitors Saturday afternoon. Mr. and MfJ Charles Blake are day, Mr. and Mrs Dalton Gibbs of the proud parents of a baby girl H arold Teal o( Ashland v sited Albauy and E dith Pugh were which arrived at iheir home De­ at the P. A- Pehrseon home S at­ among the guests at the George cember 3 Mrs. Blake'a m other, urday. • Chandler borne Thanksgiving day. Mrs. Nichole, is helping care for Mre. Ray Hover aud tva Tann Sam Campbell and fam ily and the little new arrival. visited relatives in Albany from Mr. and Mrs. Tom Ely spent the ft E Bierly and fam ily and Paul Friday until M onday. T banksgii iitg day with M s. ] A. Bierly and fam ily spent Tuanks- giving day at the A rthur W aggener A lbert H einrich returned to bis Johnson and daughter. home where Uie a n n u il T h an k s­ work in Portland Sunday afier Several men of thia neighbor­ «pending th e week at hi« home hood attended a meeting at Lake giving dfnner of tbe Bierly'« wag held. bere. Creek Saturday u i"b t, held to dis Mr». Henry Seefeld and d a u g h ­ Mr«. E. E. Hover attended the cuss the possibility of getting a ter», Louise and E sther, motored power line down the river road woman’« mlsaionary m eeting at to Eugene Saturday and Mrs E. Mrs. George B ayne’s Tuesday af- Mrs J.C .H einrich returned Mon­ E. Carey and children who bad ternoon. day evening from Colorado where »pent Friday in th a t city returned she had been visiting her father home with them . for some tim e. Mr. H einrich re­ M r. and Mro. J H . V annice, Mr». JIM HORNING turned Monday frem Portland. Mei win Vannice and children, M. General Blacksmithing Mrs. Mary Johnron, Mrs E m m a B. H arding and fam ily, G ertrude A ce tyle n e W e ld in g . K nighten, and Russell K nighten of T arr, Doris H ow ard, and Lue>la, H irs t & Adams, C o rv a llis . Ore. Albany, and Merle G itbens were Ava, A rdella and Charles Falk relatives enjoying a Thai ksgiying were among those attending the dinner at the A L K uighten borne all day meeting at C harity grange B O B B IN G Mr. and Mrs. Ray Hover, Iva Saturday. B A R B E R IN G T ann and E. E. Hover and family Mr. and Mrs J .H . Vannice and BATHS A N D S H A M P O O IN G attended a reunion of the Hover daughter» Roberta and E dna, Doris Agent family at the E v e rjtt Hover home Howard, and Merwin Vannice, W. H u b C le a n in g W orks in H arrisburg Thanksgiving day. R. K irk, W .A . F,.lk and Adolph A lb a n y L a u n d ry E ve ry Tuesday Twenty four m em lers were present. Falk and their families, and Pearl, E. C . M I L L E R 'The k itcb eilof the P. H .Pehisson Grace, Ava, E dna, H arry, Fred, home was considerably damaged C. H ., and Charles D. Falk were by fire caused by a gasoline lamp, among those attending tbe com­ KIRK early Saturday m orning, but quick munity Thanksgiving dinner at tbe Brandon schoolhouse. A very en ­ JEW ELRY STORE action on the part of members of joyable time was had. the family succeeded in ex tin g u ish ­ Last Wednesday afternoon Miss Diamonds, Watches, Clocks ing tbe flames before they spread H oward and the winning side in a Silverware. to other parts of the house. receut contest at the schoolhouse N E W STORE were entertained by those on the Spoon River Sparks N E W STOCK losing side. Games were played (By Special Correspondent) and a peanut h u m was one of Repairing o f all kinds. Mr. and Mrs. W. R. K irk were the diversions, after which a ban­ (Over 6 years w ith P ra tt’s) quet was served by Luella and Albany business visitors F riday. A rdella Fsllr, Alfred and Lawrence Mr. and Mrs. J.rf. V annice ar- 135 South Second Street G illett, Rawley and Everett Falk, rived home Tuesday from a very Corvallis. Oregon. and Charles and Benjam in Blake. enjoyable trip in eastern Oregon, Pine Grove Items Î1 at Benton Polytechnic in Portland drove back to that city Sunday m orning, while Helen returned to Corvallis in the eveuing. THE GIFT STORE FOR MEN IS BLAIN’S And as usual you will find not only a fine selection of useful and beautiful articles suitable for presents, but you will find the same courteous service and valuable assistance that makes choosing gilts for men and hoys a real pleasure. An Invitation Please consider this a personal ¡nota­ tion to make this store your Christmas headquarters while in Albany. By L . M itchell Thornton A meeting was held a t tbe school house Saturday evening to discus« ways and means of securing elec­ tric power for tbe farms in this vicinity, with a good attendance of those inteiested. T. J . Jackson acted as chairm an and Bali Bond as secretary. Several couiipitlet« were appointed to investig Ue the m atter and meet with the p w e r company. Lake Creek New» Mrs. H an n a Cummings of Halsey spent Thursday night a t tbe home of her son, N. H. Cummings. Mr. aud Mrs. George Wood o, Portland spent T hursday at the home of the latter’s parents, M r . and Mrs. W .J. D rinkarJ. Mrs. Annie Jones and Mrs. Ada Cummings of Corvallis spent the Thanksgiving vacation w ith their daughter and sister, Mrs, M artin Cummings, and family, Beth Ro­ wan was also a guest. Among Lake Creek people who were transacting business in Al­ bany S aturday were Mrs. H E. Davis and fam ily, Roscoe Sisk, I Jeunie Nicewood, Bessie H arvey,! Florence Sisk, Lucile and Russel x BOV don't care for fashions O r foolish things like that; A piece of silk or satin, O r slippers or a hat. But —I'm the one excited. The eager one, that's me, W hen Mother says she's ready To dress the Christmas tree. A 1 don't think clothes important Excepting when you’re cold» 1 like my sneakers roomy, My lumber jacket old. But I'm the one that watches. To see all 1 can see When Mother says ahe’s ready To dress the Christmas tree. immiuannsmii ras iiotmnuil rowing Service Day’or] night,’ we are ready to give you prompt service when you are in trouble Phone 16X5 and we w ill answer promptly. HALSEY GARAGE A lb a n y’s G ift Shop for Men and Boys. SETH T. FRENCH. Optometrist 326 W. 1st St. - Albany EASTBURN'S GROCERY 4th and Lyons Street The place to buy good groceries at the right price. On the comer, plenty of room to park. Albany. PORTM111 i:u FURNIT.TRE c o . fur­ niture, rugs, linoleum, sieves, ranges. Funeral directors. 427-433 Vest First Street, Albany. Oregon. IMPERIAL CAFE. 20» West Harold O Murphy, Prop. Phone 665 We Never Close First ROSCOE AMES HARDWARE The Winchester 8tore FARM LOANS IN S U R A N C E HALSEY STATE BANK Prompt service — Courteous treatment Win. Bain, with Lane County Abstract Company. Albany Halsey, Oregon It you enjoy a good meal And know a good meal when you get It You'll be back for you'll not forget It. CA PITA L AND SU R PLU S PARAGON CAFE S 3 5 ,0 0 0 Commercial and Savings accounts Solicited Furniture For Christmas GEO. M. GILCHRIST ALBANY Coast to Coast Busses, 3 busses each way daily. Albany to San Francisco $13.50. Albany to Los Angeles $18.00 Albany to Seattle $6.25, Ticket office Bell Linn Stage. Albany Bargain House New and Second Hand Furniture Highest prices paid for all kinds of Junk. Wool, Hides. Furs, Pelts, Cascara Bark. Albany. Oregon We have four or five Walnut Bedroom Suites, which we are closing out at a reduction of 25% on the original price. These would make a lovely Christmas Present. Also three different numbers in Dining Room Suites at 25% off. E. L. Stiff Furniture Co. Broadalbin Street. Fisher-Braden Funeral Directors Embalmers Phone 95. Albany, Oregon Albany, Oregon Call At Davenport Music House For New and Second Hand Pianos Pianos for Rent. Albany .Oregon Christmas Gifts for Animal Lovers Something Alive to Give —And by A ll Means Somehing Most Different. CANARIES Guaranteed to sing, Every one healthy , w ith a variety of color markings, to choose from. Canaries make beautiful, jo yfu l pets to have about the home. ©, Remember your friend with one this Christmas. Priced from $3.00 to $5.00 T4 Haskins & Talbert Sears' Grocery A Service and Casli Store Ask for prices V,- Albany Creamery Association M anufacturer«/»! "LINN BUTTER" and Buyers of Eggs A Farmers’ Co-operative Creamery IT GOLD FISH H O W A R D 'S Auto Sheet M etal W oiks And Gold Ftah Bowls 12«) N Second St Corvatli» Radiator«, Pender«, Body R epair­ in g . A u to m ob ile W oodw ork, also W e ld in g , U p h o ls te rin g , Gias« Gold Fish each 15c to 11.00. Cutting anil Grinding. A New Home for the Feathered Singing Friend M r Jennings, fo rm e rly o f A lb a n y is in charge o f o u r A u to Top and C u rta in Repair shop. BIRD CAGES In a variety of shapes, sizes and styles. Priced from An Economical Gift of Beauty [ blain CLOTHING-^ ALBANY STATE BANK — We invito your business. Savings and commercial accounts. Capital, surplus, undivided profits. $100.000. At lowest rate of interest. $2.50 to $19.00 Have your eyes examined and be comfortable EAST ALBANY BARBER SHOP Charles R Coltra. Proprietor Member of Master Barbers' Association Specializing in Ladies' and Children's Hair Cuts and Bobs. Work guaranteed. 1029 East Second St. Albany. Ore. REAL ESTATE Bowls 75c to |7.50. Avoid Headaches By Relieving Eye Strain I ALBANY FLORAL CO. Cut Flowers I and Plants. Floral art for every and all occasions. Mower phone 458-J Federal and Fisk Tires | Herndon. A large crowd gathered a t the church here T hursday to enjoy the services and to do justice to the basket dinner which was apread at one o’clock. W i.h four turkeys and a gooee beside lb e “ trimroing* occupying prom inent placea on the table, no one went home hungry. Helen W illiam s and K arl W il­ liam s spent the holidays here with their parents, Mr. and M *. C. S, W d'iam s. K arl, who is a student in M u h ift f n Farm er W .L. V eils and sou Roy Brownsville visitors Friday. iKnterprts« Correspondence) Trade in Albany for Christmas Buying $ Christmas Dress § • ^ / i b a n y j / ’directory BEAUTIFUL HYACINTHS Three $1.00 To the Pot for A l b a m v . O ut. STORE Are your children’s eyes Ready for school work? T ha t c h ild re n may develop p lijs i- e a lly . co -o rd in a tely w ith the pie« sure of llt e ir school w irk , tlie ir eyes m ust have im m ediate a tte n ­ tio n . . . .... I t i t very im p o rta n t that c h ild re n see c le a rly an,I c o m fo rta bly. Von w ill fin d the correction o( im p e r­ fect vision w ill reduce nervous­ ness and crossness, and b rin g about a w iltin g n e s s to do a nil new a m b itio n to accomplish in study, un u sua l advantages are offered here You receive the e x p e rt ser- vices. N o th in g is spared th a t y o n r c h ild re n may see is N ature in te n d ­ ed them to. Do not neglect yo u r c h ild re n s eye«. Have them exa m in e d now, Harold Albro, Jeweler a n il O p to m e tris t 313 West H irst S treet A lb a n y ,O re