SOCIETY '
. The members of the Pino
mNcciUo club spent n very pleas
ant afternoon on Tuesday nt the
J homo of Mrs. Al Montgomery.
The usual time was spent with
v fancy work after which a delic
ious two course luncheon was
.Served. The guests of the after
noon were: Mrs. W. R Walker,
airs. Leo Clark, Mrs. 0. II. Janet
airs. N. W. Gay, Mrs. J. P. Fry,
NIrs. Rosa Ronne. The members
present were: .tfiss Avis Thomp-j
. son, Mrs. Hannah Hill, Mis.
'Arne Nelson, Mrs. Dernico Van
Vnlzah, Mrs. Virgio Townsend, '
iMrs. L. E. Thompson, Mrs. Oath-
Tine Horton, Mrs. Minnie Gerard
..Mrs. Mary Magill, Mrs. Fannie
Griffin, Mrs. A. D. Rudditnnn,
jMrs. Nina McPherson. The next
meeting will be at the home of
Mrs. A. D. Ruddiman on Tues
;May, April IS.
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Ladles of the Women of
Woodcraft surprised the mem
bers Vf the "Woodmen of tho
"World at tlieir meeting Tuesday
evening, and provided lor a gen
eral social time following the
lodge session. Ice crdam and
cake were served. At the lodge
session delegates were elected
to attend the district conven-i
tion at Grants Pass May 17. The
delegates selected are; H. E.
Walker, O. F. Kiser and T. E.
Abeene: alternates L. E. Thomp-;
.son, J. F. Powers, and R. M.
Griffin. The district comprises
'.western Oregon from Lane
County south, ' and California
('points as far as Redding.
Claude Washburne, son of Mr.
and Mrs. B. A. Washburne, and
Miss Emo Hendershott of Eu
gene, were quietly married at
the Congregational parsonage,
.Eugene, last evening by Rev. A. ;
M. Spangler, A wedding supper ;
attended only by immediate j
members of the family was"
served at the Washburne home
here, and then the bride and
. groom left by motor for their j
Siew home at Junction City. Mr. ;
"Washburne is a native of Spring-;
field, and is assistant cashier of
the First National bank of June-
tion City, and the bride is an ac
complished musician and a very
charming young lady. j
. Sir. and Mrs. Welby Stevens'
entertained the members of the
"Whist club at their home last J
evening. After the session at1
cards,' dainty refreshments .were
"served by the hostss. Mr. and
3Irs. Stevens' guests were: Mr.
jand Mrs. J. A. Seavey, Mr. and
. Sirs. A. J. Perkins, Mr, and Mrs.
J.. W. Machen, Mr. and Mrs. A.
XMiddleton, Mr. and Mrs. I. D.
Larimer, Mr. and Mrs. II. W.
Stewart, Mr. and Mrs. J. J. Bry
an, Mr. and Mrs. F. A. DePue,
Mr. and Mrs. John Bell (Eu
gene), Mr. Jos. Boutin.
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The Artisans held a very en
joyable social meeting at their i
nail last evening. A large num
ber were present to enjoy the
games and the refreshments
that were served at the end of.
the evening.
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CALL FOR WARRANTS ;
Notice is hereby given that I
will pay upon presentation at
my office, in Springfield, Ore-1
gon, warrants of School District j
No. 19, Lane County, Oregon,
numbered from No. G25 to No.;
660 inclusive. Interest will cease '
on April 7, 1916. I
Dated April 5, 1916. '
A. P. McKINZEY. Clerk. 1
Classified Ads
....0r.
For Sale, Rent, Wanted, ftc.
FOR RENT Small furnished
house. Inquire at 293, 6th and j
B street. !
TO TRADE $162 equity in two
lots in north part of town, for
livestock. Address R care
News 1920
FOR SALE The northwest cor
ner of 2nd and Main St., lots
9 and 10, this property is well
situated for a hotel, High!
school, City hall, Masonic!
Temple or any public edifice.
Easy terms, see M. M. Peery or j
write Paul Bettelheim, Visalia, I
jDahfornia. j
FOR SALE EGGS Thorough
bred Partridge Wyandotte, 75 I
cents for 15. Mrs. W. L. Hoi- '
lingsworth, Douglas. Gardens. ;
Phone Springfield 15HW Apr
FOR SALE Silver Camplne
chicken eggs for setting, 15
foi$1.50. Airs. H. S Tilton,
Spr'ingfleld,.Ore, 3rd and E St.
?t
FOR SALE Gppd farm wagon
ami harness.. L. M. Cagley.
ti
lid
reds of Dollars in P
nzes
TO BE DISTRIBUTED IN A
Grand
Contest
By The News and Springfield Merchants
TIE CAPITAL PRIZE
Which will be given by
THE NEWS
will be an elegant
$400.00
OBermeyer & Sons
PIANO
rmmr.V
Several of the Merchants
of Springfield have
contributed
VALUABLE
PRIZES
and will give
oca! Vote Coupons
With each $1.00
Cash Purchase
Rules and Regulations Governing Contest are as Follows:
ANOUNCEMENT This Piano and Popularity Voting
Contest will be conducted fairly and honestly on business
principles, strictly with Justice and fairness to all con
cerned. With the above principles, It will be an assured
success.
PRIZES The capital prize will be an Obermeyer &
Sons' piano. Also other valuable prizes to the amount of
many dollars, which are announced herewith.
CANDIDATES Young ladles In this and adjoining towns
are eligible to enter this contest, and the party receiving
the largest number of votes will receive the beautiful $400
f.bernieyer & Sons' Piano, and other premiums will bo
distributed In accordance with the contestants' standing at
tho final count.
TIE IN VOTE Should any of the contestants tie in votes
for any of the prizes, a similar prize will be awarded.
VOTES CLASSED Votes will be issued in tho following
denominations:
New Subscrbcrs, COO votes $1.C0
Renewals, BOO votes ,...$1.50 coupon, which can bo voted freo for any lady contOHtnnt.
Renewals, more than one year, COO votes Sl.fiO Content to run nboui !)0 days. CONTKST VII.I END
Back Subscriptions, 400 votes Jl.GO MONDAY, MAY 15. 1010. Tho right to postpone date
5 years New or Itenowal Subscriptions, 5000 votes.. $7.60 of cloaing lu reserved ir aulllclent cuubo should occur.
10 years New or Ilenownl Subscriptions, 12,000 votou..$15 Ten duys prior to closing contest, tho Judges will cure-
20 years Now or Itenewal Subscriptions, JIO.OOO votes.. $30 "illy lock or seal ballot box and take sumo to the bank,
INSTRUCTIONS Results as to standing of votua will wiioro tho same will bo In a plnco' where voting can bo
be Issued after 30 days. No votoa accepted as loss than 'loo during business hours and locked in a vault nt night
regular price of paper concerned In this contest. No ono until close of -contest, when tho Judges will take charge and
connected with this paper, or bolongng to tho mmediate count sqmo nnd announce the young hullo winning in their
fnmllies of tho merchants co-oporating, will bo allowed to hint.
becomo a candldato in this contest or work .or contestants. Tho last ton days all voting must bo dono In u sealed
Volos, after boing counte.l. cannot bo trarurerred to an- ,5x "t the lnuk. 1? you do not wish anyone to know for
other. Fie miro to I n '. .'n.. you uro going to vote vhoiu you are votirg. ilueo your cash, for subscription,
Ic'iw tor.i..; .o the uUlot box. an the 'or or anyone togot'ior wl It your louron lu a seated envelope, which
else will not give you any Inforniaton on tr-c .mhjoet. The will bo furnlahod you, and put Humu In ballot box. This
key to tho ballot box wil lie n possession of the awnrdng will gvo everyone a square deal,
committee durng tho contest.
For tho first thirty days tho paper will run a 25-voto THIS CONTEST WILL CLOSE MAY 15, 1910.
Nominate Your Favorite Lady and Help Her Win the Grand Prize
Cnd PRIZE PRINCESS DRESSER
VALUE $18.00
Donated by
HAYDEN & METCALF
Household Outfitters
We give a 25-vote Coupon free with each
$1.00 Cash Purchase. Ask for Coupon.
3rd PRIZE, HIGH SPEED MOTOR WASHER
VALUE $13.50
Donated by
M. C. BRESSLER & SON
Hardware, Stoves and Ranges
We give a 25-vote Coupon free with each
$1.00 CaBli Purchase. Ask for Coupon.
4th PRIZE, KODAK VALUE $12.00
Donated by
KETELS DRUG STORE
Druggists
Wo give a 121lj-vote Coupon free with each
COe Cash Purchase. Ask for Coupon.
5th PRIZE, STEAMER TRUNK
Donated by
VALUE $10.00
C. E. SALES' TOGGERY
Clothing, Gents Furnishings, Shoes
We give a 25-vote Coupon free with each
$1.00 Cash Purchase. Ask for Coupon.
8th PRIZE, DUE BILL IN TRADE
Donated by
VALUE $5.00
I. D. LARIMER
Staple and Fancy Groceries
We give a 25-vote Coupon free witli each
$1.00 Casli Purchase. Ask for Coupon.
7th PRIZE, PLUSH ROBE
VALUE $5.00
Donated by
WOLF & MILLER
Harness, Shoes and Repairing
We give a 25-voto Coupon free with each
$1.00 Casli Purchase. Ask for Coupon.
8th PRIZE, TWO HAMS
VALUE $5.00
Donated by
S WARTS & WASHBURNE
Meats
Wo give a 25-vote Coupon free with each
$1.00 Cash Purchase. Ask for Coupon.
9th PRIZE, PANAMA HAT
VALUE $5.00
Donated by
MRS. D. CROUCH
MILLINERY
Wo give a 25-vote Coupon free with eajh
$l;Q0 Cash Purchase. Ask for Coupon.
Call for and Save your
Tickets Beginning To
dayIt May Help Some
Lady Win a Prize,
ADDRESS ALL COMMUNICATIONS AND , SUBSCRIPTIONS TO CONTEST MANAGER
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