Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1903-04-03

dren will restore the old look of con-
tentment.
Hall Bros. have orders for lumber for
two new houses. Jim Ross will build
on his place two miles north of town
and U. S. Grant near the old mill,
George Chambers and wife, after a
good visit with the formers mother and
among friends here, have returned to
Toledo.
Id. Wood of kernville has been
with us few days looking after his in
terests here. Losses do not seem to
dampen his ardor. He is the same
cheerful associate.
Attorney Hawkins has been fishing
and attending to legal matters here
this week. Attorney Swope made his
appearance at the Butler Farchild
trial. The latter was bound over to
the higher court by Justice Grant.
Mrs. Arthur Rensell, seamstress at
the Indian training school, has attained
a high degree of proficiency in several
lines of embroidery work. She has
studied under some of The best teach
ers. A class was organized about Jan.
%, 1908, and adopted the title of Re-
beccas. They meet for study Monday,
Tuesday and Thursday evenings. A
visit Monday evening we'll repaid your
correspondent. Ethel Logan, Malinda
Collirs Susie Lafayette and Caroline
Washington were engaged on lIanton
lace work. Mrs. Bensell is coaching
them in some special work for the Bos-
ton Indian Institute this fall. At the
writer's suggestion that the class pre-
pare work for the Lincoln County Fair
they seemed favorably impressed, and
we predict a fine display that will do
our girls credit.
Arthur Bensell and wife and Mrs.
VIM. Towner accompanied Mrs. Will
Jams to Toledo Sunday, where she took
the train Monday for Chemawa. Her
health is very poor and she has the
sympathy of all who had the pleasure
of her pleasure during her short stay
at the Agency.
John Spencer and Billy Metcalf, with
their wives and three children, were
thrown into the deep water OF the
Siletz river last Friday forenoon by the
capsizing of boat. 1t was very mar
row escape for Mr.. Spencer and family.
Billy Metcalf's swimming qualities
saved them.
Died-Coquille Jim, at the home of
Coquille Thompson, three miles north
of town, Friday, March 81, at 3 a. m.
He has left behind legacy of good
name. He was consistent member of
the M. E. church for several years up
to the time OF his death. A large num-
Der of people were present Saturday
afternoon, when his body was laid at
rest in the Siletz cemetery.
The government employees are rush.
ing the spring work and are ahead of
everyone else with gardens. Charlie
Ruhl, Charles Montgomery, William
Alexander, E. H. Bryant and Hall Bros.
will follow suit with better gardens this
year than ever. Hall Bros. will put in
nearly 40 acres of oats.
A letter from T. j. Buford says him
self and wife are enjoying life at Los
Angeles His description of flowers
and scenery are calculated to make
some envious-not us. Oregon is all
right
Clerk Warren Brown OF Yakima and
the numerous other parties who have
been transferred from here are, We
imagine. dreaming about this time o.
the trout-fshing facilities they have
enjoyed at Siletz. We pity them, and
live in hope of meeting them again.
An old building occupied by the
laundress, Mrs. David Adams, caught
fire Tuesday and created some excite
ment for few moments. The blaze
was soon extinguished and peac,
reigned again. 1t is we'll the boys hay,
their fire drill. The school is thor
oughly equipped for fighting fire.
Wolverton orton had one OF the best
gardens here last year and many said
"Wait until next year; he is Just mar
ried now.' From the preparation.
around his place we believe he will
surpass us all again this year. He also
has the best breed of hogs-the Ole
In this part of the county, and is work
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