Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1913-04-11
HAPPENINGS or INTEREST IN
VARIOUS NE1GHBoRHooDs
RELATED IN ENTERTAIN
ING MANNER.
OBSERVER SPECIAL SERVICE
Observer Representatives Keep in
Touch With All Matters Of Import
ance in Their Part of the Famous
blue Ribbon" District Of the
State of Oregon.
FALLS CITY

>. ii. TetherOw has been quite sick
this week, but is improving ut this
! time.
Miss Leila Frink is spending the
week at the William Ford home, in
the city.
Misses Jennie Elkins and Blanche
Graham were Salem visitors Wednes-
day.
w. b. Stevens and George +. Skiif
have opened up a real estate Office.
using the latter's law office for quar-
/ ters.
Mrs. Eleanor +. Butler transacted
business at the county seat Wednes-
day
| Mr.. and Mrs. A. +. Myer visited in
Dallas Friday.
/ w. Il. Russell. former resident of
Falls City, returned to the city last
week and has moved into the G.. J.
Richey house on South Main street
Ira b. Lowe, of Portland, is spend
ing the week at the home of his par
ents, Mr.. and Mrs Jonah Lowe.
William Ellis attended to business
in Dallas Saturday.
Miss Mae Lynch spent the week
end at her home near Salem.
Commissioner S. H. Petre was in
the city on business Saturday.
Mr.. and Mrs. George Gardner went
to WilIamina Monday, having reeeiv-
ed word Of the death of the latter's
nephew, Lee Tate, who passed away
Monday morning
B. f. Boughey, Of Salem, transact
ed business here this week
Mrs. Goldia Hooker returned Mon
dav from a short visit with relatives
in Brownsville.
A very interesting silver medal con
test was held in the Christian church
Monday night of this week. One of
the largest crowds eyt assembled for
these programs was present. The
Judges awarded the medal to Jessie
Griffin. G.. o. Johnson presented the
medal, after a few well chosen re-
marks.
Denis Brothers sawmll will start
up for steady run in a few days.
This will give employment to several
more men.
William Finley has been seriously
i'll most of the week, but at this time
he is some better
Everett Gwinn. of Dallas, was in
the city on business Tuesday lie is
thinking of going into business here.
The silver medal contest held in the
Christian church last Monday night
was a success. The church was filed
The Judges were J. e.. Talbot. Mr.
Bert Robinson and Mrs 4. j. Meyer.
They awarded the medal 10 Jessie
Griffin. &. o. Johnson presented the
medal and spoke words Of praise for
the W. g. r. a. lie said the medal
contest department was on the right
track. The offering taken was more
than enough for expenses, and as
result five dollars more has been
banked for the drinking fountain
fund. making a total of fifteen dollars.
At the annual city election. held
last Monday. the following officers
we're elected. Mayor. 2. X. hubbard.
Councilman at large. T. ID. Hollowell:
Councilmcu-C. ID. Hopkins, Albert
Teal. 4. Sampson Auditor. a.. w
lee. Marshal. Wilbur Lewis The
uro"a.ed amendment fo the city char
ter whereby costs eft street impruv-
meui would br mei by the city treas
ury. instead of being assessed tn che
property owners. was defeated hy
vote Of $50 to 81 This means chat
There uilI be considerable street uu-k
dome tl.. -um.H- summer OI the 13
r.fer-. Ef wrrr women.