Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1910-12-30
MONMOUTH

r. J. Stickney, of Newport, was in
town Friday,
Mrs H. Chase is seriously i'll and it
| is feared she may not recover
T. Moreland, of Astoria, made Mon
mouth a visit the last of the week.
Mrs. Mary Ryan, of Tacoma, is visit
ing at the home of her sister, Mrs.
Tilla Colman.
Hood Craven, of Salmon River, was
renewing old acquaintances in Mon
mouth, Monday.
spending the holidays with his sister,
Mrs d. M. Hewitt.
Mrs. T. w. Caplinger, of Waitsburg,
WASH, is visiting her sister, Mrs. A.
Nelson, during the holidays.
Mr.. and Mrs. Guy Hewitt were in
town last week. Mr.. Hewitt is one of
Polk County's leading dairymen.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harvey Miller, of Cor
Wallis, were the guests of his sister,
Mrs. A. N. Halleck, over Christmas.
E. A. Rhotan, field editor of the
Pacific Homestead, was in town We'd
nesday in the interest of the States
man.
Miss Rosa Smith, one of the teach
ers in a Portland high school is visit
ing her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. r. M.
Smith.
Robert Grounds has gone to Califor-
mia for his health. His many friends
hope he will receive benefit in the
Sunny South.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles O'Brien and
family, of Black Rock, were the
guests of Mrs. O'Brien's mother, Mrs
Dewitt, over Christmas.
Christmas brought a good many
people to Monmouth. Many had rela-
tives here, but many strangers were
also noticed among the crowd.
Uncle Sol Crowley and wife, of Oak
Grove, are visiting in town. They for
merly lived in Monmouth and have
many friends and relatives here.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. w. Guilliams and
brother, of Reno, Nevada, are visit
ing their fathers family during the
holidays. They may decide to locate
in Monmouth.
Mr.. and Mrs. ]. F. Wade, Of Glenn,
oregon, have been visiting their
daughter, who is attending school
here. They were also guests at the
home of Mr.. and Mrs. c. Mott.
Notice to the comrades Of General
Gibson Post. No. 81. G. A. r.: The
hour of meeting has been changed
from p. m. to 10 a. m. BY order Of
Post. W. p. Fisher. Commander; w.
]. Mulkey, Agent
Miss Ruby Polan, Of Portland, visit
ed her parents the first Of the week.
Miss Polan is a stenographer for one
Of the largest firms in Portland and
could only leave her work for few
days. She came Christmas day and
returned to Portland. Tuesday.
Butler Family Reunion.
According 10 a Eu1AoAA N5AottA7AAIN
by the late J. 3. V. Butler many years
ago. the Butler family held its annual
reunion and banquet Christmas night.
The reunion was held at the home Of
J. B. V. Butler in this city. Thirty
seven guests were present, but some Of
the relatives could not attend Three
generations were represented. Only one
chair had been made vacant by death
in the last year.
The features Of the evening were
CHRISTMAS tree and an elaborate sup
ner. The tree was laden with gifts
many Of them being valuable and
others being placed there for fun
After Il O'Clock there was dancing
for ALI who wished. The light fantas-
tic was tripped for an hour and a mer-
~ time was enjoyed.
Those present were o. Butler and
family. ]. b. v. Butler and family.
urs Il. J. Butler and family. Luther
Ground and family. W. ,. Muikey and
family. =. ". Fenton and family. All
~ these guests are members q The
oder family. The younger married