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Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1914-10-16
BURNED TO DEATH
AT TiDEWATER

One of the saddest accidents that
has occurred here In years happened
early Friday evening, October 9th,
when Mr.. c. r. Shelly lost his life, in
the burning Of his home. The fire was
caused by the explosion of a gasoline
1t was new lamp, Just purchased
that evening, and in lighting 1t the boy
neglected to close the gasoline valve
before pumping air into the lamp.
which filled the room full of gas.
When he attempted to light it the ex-
plosion occurred at once, filling the
rooms full of blaze.
One of the children, a little fellow
nearly four years old, was asleep up
stairs. The father rushed through the
fire to rescue the boy, but was some
time in the upper room before he
could collect himself enough to escape.
He had to resort to the upper window,
through which he tossed the boy, then
jumped himself, as the rooms were all
ablaze. He was terribly burned but
walked to the barn before realizing his
injuries. The little boy Is badly burned
but is thought not dangerously.
Neighbors came and took the family
to the home of r. S. Barclay, where
Mr.. Shelly died at 3 q. m, Saturday
morning.
He leaves wife and eight children.
seven boys and one girl, the oldest q,
and the youngest " years old.
Mr.. Shelly was born In Greens
County. Va, 63 years ago, and was
married to Mrs. Shelly "a years ago
this coming December. They came to
Tidewater year ago this Fall from
Shelburn, Oregon, and bought the pres
ent home. He was a kind husband, a
devoted father and a good neighbor
and friend.
! Sympathizing hearts and open hands
are extended to the bereft family, and
assistance is being given them by the
whole community.
Mr.. Shelly was laid away in Tide
water cemetery Sunday at IL a. m.
Rev. c. +. Cook. assisted by Mr.. C.
Starr Of Waldport conducted the SER
vices. A Friend.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1914-10-16
EddyvilIe

A forewell party In honor of Miss
Maud Albertsen was held at the home
of Mr.. Hans Albertsen last Friday
evening. A number Of guests from
Little Elk and Eddyville whiled away
the hours with games and music. At
midnight a dainty lunch was served
and this was followed by dancing and
more games. The young people
parted at an "early" hour with many
expressions of pleasure concerning the
enjoyable event.
The regular meeting Of the Literary
Society was held Oct. Sd. Stunts"
by Mr.. Gossman failed to materialize,
but In spite Of this an interesting
program consisting Of readings, music
etc., was enjoyed. The next regular
meeting, Saturday, October 18th, will
be given over to short program and
election of officers for the ensuing
four months.
Many fatteriny comments have
been heard OF late on the improved
appearance of the school grounds
The play ground has been enlarged
enclosed with neat fence and cleared
Of all unsightly rubbish. The direc
tors are being congratulated for their
action In making these and other
valuable improvements, both within
and without the building.
Miss Maud Albertsen left Sunday
for Newport, where she expects tc
remain for the Winter.
Supervisor ]. e. Davis spent severa
hours at the school last week.
Mrs. C. II. Wakefield Of Ona spent
several days visiting at the home o.
Mrs. L. F. Robbins.
The regular meeting of the Grang,
was held Saturday. October 10th
Though the stormy weather and sew
eral unforeseen occurrences caused
small attendance, a very profitable an,
pleasant meeting resulted.
Mrs. Arthur Sparks and baby son
Arnold. came in Friday after visi
with Mrs. Sparks parents, Mr.. AM
Mrs. M. l.. Seits, at Philomath.
Mr.. and Mrs. Michel have returne,
from a trip to the Valley, where the,
purchased stock and equipment 70
their ranch.
The Eddyville Dramatic Club me
some time ago. elected officers, an,
made plans for the production OF
play sometime In the near future
Eugene Girdler was elected president
Brown Wakefield. secretary; L. l.. Nc
Bride. treasurer. and Mrs. @. @. Gird
Ter. by unanimous vote, manager an,
director.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1914-10-16
Fiegles Creek
Sunshine after rain.

Sunshine after rain.
Chas. Lindley spent a couple of
days at home.
Clifford Mcdonald and Leonard
Grant are hauling shakes from Sure
Thing Ranch. Sure thing the roads
are horrid.
Messrs. Rankin and Walker re-
turned from Corvallis to make final
preparations for their leave taking
for period. They left via Summit
and will be greatly missed for these
young men from Texas have made
friends during their sojourn In Ore
gon. The Lone Star state has never
treated us shabby.
T. Jay Buford and son, after a
couple Of days camp and rest at
Sure-Thing Ranch, made another step
In their progress to their homesteads
by shedding to George Titus Lake
Creek Ranch. Here they were com.
PEELED to wait until a trail or sled
road could be made to Klickitat Lake,
OF Indian history, their destination
Thus the story is told of all marches
pf civilization Imagine It! And
this sled road is another mile post
for the newly surveyed county road
intended to connect our isolated peo
ple with Toledo. our county seat
Frank Mulvany is acting as guide
1t is with peculiar emotions each one
Of us who have practically already
travelled the same road watch the
newcomer in their projects and cheer
them onward.
AS the days are passing all iega
voters are beginning to place theil
respective political idols upon a pei
estal. Like Mark Twain's famous lido
Id like to know (which is the bust ant
and which is the pedestal" l hat
an idol my own self" once but II hat
clay feet also cold feet. The poe
hath said Of election day: 9TH,
proudest now is not my peer; tn,
highest not more highest; today OF al
the weary year a king OF men am L.
Therefore the ballot box is the throne
OF the people-the influence.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1914-10-16
OPENING OF THE
WAlDPORT SCHOOLS.

The Waldport schools opened this
year with the largest enrolment In
their history. They are under the sup.
ervision OF Miss Mary Harrison of
Centralia, Washington. a graduate Of
the State Normal. Miss Lunch Wal
lace Of Ontario, who is assistant
teacher, received her education at the
New Mexico College Of Agriculture
and Mechanical Arts. Miss Scott Of
Portland. who has charge Of the Inter
mediate department, received her edu-
cation at one Of the Portland High
Schools. and Miss Carmichael OF Lex
ington, who has charge OF the Pri-
mary department, received her edu-
cation at Monmouth.
The High School is planning on q
very successful year. Each pupil Is
refreshed with new enthusiasm and
all are determined to make the best OF
their school year.
A glee club will be organized under
the supervision Of Miss Wallace and
this, we also hope, to be q success.
We were very proud Of our athletic
teams last year. yet we hope to be
more able to compete with other
teams this year.
The future Of the Waldport schools
looks very bright at the present time.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1914-10-16
FOR RENT

160 acres at the Upper Farm,
on Siletz river. First-class bot
tom land, so acres plowed, so
acres can be plowed, some open
open for pasture, good new
house and barn, good roads,
and cream station Y mile.
Also SO acres near Spencer
Scott's, on Siletz river. Good
bottom land, house and barn.
15-acre field, orchard, Il mile
to school.
Will rent for cash. 3 to 8 years.
Write to owner, o. A. Loe,
Silverton, Oregon.
Route 4, Box 60.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1914-10-16

A. o. Krogstad was q passenger
Tor Monroe Monday morning.
Hon. A. B. Clark Of Elk City was a
Toledo visitor last Saturday.
F.. B. Davis of Newport was Toledo
visitor several days This week.
Jack Link came over from Portland
Tuesday evening.
A. B. Slocum Of Elk City was trans
acting business in the county seat
yesterday.
c. H. Hemstreet OF Lower Siletz
was Toledo visitor Wednesday and
Thursday.
j. Dickinson Of Thornton, Washing
ton, is a Toledo visitor this week,
looking after his property interests
and renewing acquaintances.
Geo. w. Moore OF the local lumber
company was a passenger for San
francisco yesterday morning.
Mrs. Arthur Crawford Of Siletz has
been visiting friends at Toledo and
Newport the past week.
James Hiland passed through this
morning from Newport to his home
at Nashville.
Governor West did BOT speak in To.
ledo Wednesday evening as adver
ttsed, filling an engagement in East
Portland instead.
Engineer Wright informs us that
the powder for the blasting at Mill
Four has not arrived yet, and will moi
be here now until the next trip Of the
Portland boat.
Mrs. John Potwara and son. Frank
OF Nortons, went to Portl.lnl to ut
tend the marriage of hes daughter
Mss Caroline Potwara, TO Alexander
Rindzewick, which took phase Wed
nesday, October. 14th.
Leland Collins and f. B. Skinner
arrived down from Portland the frs
OF the week, and Wednesday eveniny
started on a fishing trip up the coast
They will spend several days nshin,
at Otter Rock, Depoe Bay and on tn,
Siletz river.
Last Wednesday afternoon fire wa
discovered in what is known as tn
old Davis house at Elk City, owned b,
Mr.. Holem. When discovered tn
roof was all in flames, but effectiv
work by the Elk City Volunteer Fir
Department soon quenched the fire
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1914-10-16
Oysterville

Mr.. Follett OF Eddyvllle. brother of
Deb. came in Friday evening for n
short visit, returning home Wednesday
morning.
Mrs. Alice Jackson returned 10 her
home In Corvallis Saturday morning.
Babe Smith and J. NJ. Brler re.
turned to their homes near Portland
this week. Fish we're 80 scarce Il did
not pay them to stay any longer.
George King was Toledo caller
Tuesday morning.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1914-10-16
Glen

w. n. Moore Is hauling lumber for
Mrs. Birdie Wiley this week.
Mrs. George Davenport spent Tues
day with Mrs. J. Il. Crooks.
Little Rosie Davenport has been
very III for the past week. MIR. Dayen
port has also been III.
Miss Jessie Brown was absent from
school Tuesday.
Rupert Stewart is staying at w. r
Moore's and going to school.
j. u. Crooks went to Toledo Monday
w. n. Moore went to Elk City
Wednesday.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1914-10-16
afternoon.

afternoon.
Church will be held at Bay View
schoolhouse from Wednesday night till
Sunday afternoon.
Andrew Simonson was visitor at
Prescott's home sunday afternoon.
Edwin Oakland called on Leona
Prescott Sunday evening.
Mr. and Mrs. Burt Twombly and son,
Kenneth, went to Waldport Monday
T. Eorning.
George Stephens was a visitor 1T j.
G.. Barnes Sunday.
Mrs. George Prescott went to Lut
gems Sunday to visit Mr.. Prescott.
Miss Elva Rossi and Miss Leona
Prescott visited Mrs. Huntsucker on
Monday.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1914-10-16
Stop that First Fall Cough

Check your fall cough or cold
at once-don't wait-it may
lead to serious lung trouble,
weaken your vitality and de-
velop n chronic lung ailment.
Get n bottle of DR.. Bells Pine
Tar-lloney today; II is pure and
harmless-use IL freely for that
fall cough or cold. If baby or
Children are sick give It to them
1t will relieve quickly and per-
manently. II soothes the irri-
tated throat, lungs and air pas
sages. Loosens Phlegm, is
antiseptic and fortifies the sys-
tenn against colds. It surely
prevents cold germs from get
ting a hold. Guaranteed. Only
25c. at your druggists.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1914-10-16
atheed each
sting Associate

A birthday dinner was given at the
George Lewis home Sunday, it being
quit stormy not many attended, but
all wish Mrs. Lewis many more birth
days to come.
Mrs. Cora Aupperle of Newport
visited In the George King home this
week.
The Mirene called and took on a
load Of cans from Barnes cannery to
the Waldport cannery.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1914-10-16
WEST YAouINA.sEAL ROCKS
ROAD OPEN FOR TRAVEL

Many reports are being circulated
that the public road between West va.
quina and Seal Rocks Is not open for
travel. This is undoubtedly done for
the purpose OF dlverting travel from
West Yaquina to other points on the
Bay. Parties Interested are hereby
notified that both roads from West
faquina to the south part OF the
county are In good condition and
bridges are safe as far as Road Dis.
trict No. IN concerned.
chas. Hassman,
Supervisor District No. Z.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1914-10-16
Newport

l4O IeeJ OF the port uOck IL peln6
built, Coffield and Ayers having the
contract. The material used in 1t is
first class, the piling have all been
boiled in creosote SO the bugs will not
disturb them. This kind Of piling is
said to last rs years. This will give
the city sufficient dockage for its pres
ent needs. The city owns 600 feet Of
water front which shows the wisdom
Of the city fathers in providing way
to the open seas that cannot be mo-
nopolized by private parties or corpor-
ate greed. The value Of competition
which this gives to Lincoln county and
the public generally cannot be over
estimated.
The Gerald c., Ahwaneda and the
Mirene all took freight to Waldport
and came back loaded with nearly
z6,250 cases of salmon. The Tilla-
nook will come in as soon as the
bar calms down a little and take the
salmon to Astoria and Portland. She
will also bring in supplies for
the canneries at Alsea, Newport
and Siletz. The Tillamook and Patsy
don't think 1t safe to go in the smaller
bays. The Gerald c. works for the
Barnes company and the Tillamook
and Patsy be,ong to the Elmore
company.
II is up to the people and the gov
ernment to improve our rivers and har-
bors as the best means OF promoting
the happiness and prosperity Of the
country.
The case Of ]. C. Porter and Grant
King was tried In Justice Berry's
court last Friday. This case involved
the ownership Of COW valued at $65.
The plaintiff was represented by w. E.
Gwynn and the defendant by J. F.
Stewart. A jury was empaneled and
number OF witnesses were examined.
After very interesting legal battle
was fought for more than an hour and
wit and humor flashed from the attor
neys. After the case was submitted
the jury deliberated in a short time
returned verdict in favor of the de
fendant. This case was tried about q
year ago and was dismissed because
Il was not started right.
The Toledo Band will give a min
strel show at the Midway theater Sat
urday evening, 18th. This troupe Il
composed Of home talent and the en-
tertainment will be unique In that Il
will have new features and new, VI
70 date dances and Jokes. II you wan
to laugh and grow fat go to this enter
tdnment.
The steamer Fifield came down Sun
day evening in tow of the Ollie s., ant
ted up at the Patrick dock. On &C
count OF the heavy seas she cannot
pass over the bar. The surf is higf
and the bar rougher than II has beer
for MANY years SO early In the season
Six or seven vessels are now lying ir
the hsrbor at Newport safe from the
storm.
Miss Sara Pierre, a graduate of the
Carlysle training school, is now on Q
visit with friends at Newport. She 1.
alsD trained nurse and lives in Port
land. She has held several important
positions In tbs Indian service. She
vii visit Siletz before returning home
DIR. Minthorn is now in a hospital a,
Portland and II is reported that he hat
TO undergo very severe operation
that may keep him there for some
time.
J. c. Dixon, who came to Newport
to spend a short time for his health
became so much worse that II wa.
thought best to take him to the Shep
ar1 Springs. He was being treated b,
sn osteQpath.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1914-10-16
Must Be Sold at Once

One Dean loom, fly shuttle,
practically new;weaves all kinds
of rugs and carpets. Work on
hand. win teach purchaser.
For particulars see Mrs. S. p.
Clark, Merchants Hotel.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1914-10-16
no.Do.Lax banlahnn plmnls,

Bad Blood, Pimples. Headaches
Biliousness, Torpid Liver, Constlpa.
ton. etc, comes from Indigestion.
Take Po.Do.I4ax. the pleasant and alb.
solutely sure Laxative. and YOU won't
suffer from n dorangcd Stomach or
ot'cr iIw'bles I, will tonc ur tno
L,ycr and purify the blood. Uie /;
regularly md you viii stay VOL, have
tl"ar trwllexlon hul stondy nerves
Get njlc bottle today. Money back
II not fn'isnod Az crI,;g'ns.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1914-10-16

Why eat the inferior when
you can get the Blue Ribbon
Prize bread awarded at the Lin
coin County Fair for &c. n loaf.
Toledo Bakery.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1914-10-16
A CORRECTION

in the semi.annual report and call
for warrants published last week, the
date to which all warrants Is called
was given January 23, 1914. FMS .,i of
January 20, 1913. @. q. McCiuskey,
County Treasurer.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1914-10-16
EOR SALE

Young Leghorn chickens and high
grade Jersey COWS. G. Bruner,
Toledo, Or.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1914-10-16

T. c. Bell, the photographer. is here
now and is fully prepared to do all
work In his line. Call and inspect his
work.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1914-10-16
PIANO CONTEST, AT cAsTEEL's

The following Is the standing of the
candidates In the piano contest at l..
4. Casteel & Cos, Yaquina:
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1914-10-16
PIANO CONTEST At
wARNock 4 HUGHES

The following Is tae standing Of the
contestants at the Racket Store:
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1914-05-06
P. O. DEPARTMENT
AND GOOD ROADS.
II Directs Cooperation With Authori-
ties For Improvement.

Good roads movements throughout
the country are to have substantial
support from the postofice department.
First Assistant Postmaster General
Roper. has notified officially postmas-
tiers Of all classes that ut is the desire
Of the department that they cooperate
with state and county authorities In the
endeavor to improve the condition of
the public roads.
"The departments attention." con-
tinues Mr.. Roper. has been attracted
to proclamations issued from time to
time by the governors Of states desig-
mating certain days as good Il
days, and p~ostmasters, as representa-
tives in their communities Of the ma
tional government. are expected to
manifest as active al interest In this
movement rs Is consistent with the
proper performance Of their official du-
ties"
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1914-05-06

years. Only once during this period
has this road been worked with any
thing but the drag. Two years ago the
side bitches were cleaned with the
common road grader.
A careful record Of the time taken to
keep this road dragged has been kept,
and for the first five years it runs as
follows:
Two trips for one man and one
team requiring hours time for one
dragging is the basis taken. The first
year we dragged it fifteen times, the
second thirteen, the third seventeen.
the fourth twelve and the fifth four
teen times, or seventy-one draggings Of
n hours time during five years.
This at 30 cents an hour for man and
team Is $4.2G a year for the half mile.
For a mile it would be 1852 annual
cost Of maintenance. Another road in
the immediate vicinity cost less than
$40 per mile annually. The soil Is not
quite as heavy as Red river soil. but
the rainfall is a little more than thirty
inches. A case is noted in Public
Roads Bulletin 4S. United States de-
partment Of agriculture, where the
cost of similar maintenance Of roads
in Arkansas was $11 per mile. State
Engineer Gerhart of Kansas puts the
range of cost for dragging at from 81
to $40.
The cost for North Dakota should
not be over $40 per mile. while in most
cases it would be much less, the cost
depending upon the character Of the
soil. the rainfall, traffic and grade. AS
an average for all dirt roads | would
place the annual cost of maintenance
at $3.50 per mile or $460, 74O to drag In
a satisfactory manner tie roads in
North Dakota one year.
The total expenditure on public
roads of North Dakota outside Of
toms in 1911 was $G91 $40. If prop
erly organized and If the people were
educated we could properly maintain
our earth road with present road fund
and have S23O,S00 left for bridges, new
construction. etc.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1914-05-06
NURSERY-M THEATER.
London Opera House Rented by Vaude-
Vile Man With Ideas.

vile Man with IDEAS.
London is to have q variety theatef
to which will be attached a nursery,
where parents can deposit their Of
spring, secure in the knowledge THAI
while they are watching the stage their
babies are being competently watched
The nursery will be one of many
novelties which Fernand Akoun Is to
Introduce at the London Opera House.
Mr.. Akoun is the chief Of a syndicate
which has secured q lease Of the house
from Oscar Hammerstein for some
years to come, and intends to create
a family atmosphere about it, hence
bis decision to make provision fol
babies.
Mr.. Akoun proposes to initiate the
venture at Christmas. He says ut
was q pure accident which led to the
selection Of the London Opera House
for my purpose. | was in London &
few days ago on a rather sad business,
the funeral Of an old friend famous in
the entertainment world, and, happen
ing to pass along Kingsway, l saw the
theater empty. Within forty-eight
hours the scheme was formulated and
q syndicate formed ready to support
me. 1t was not long after that that
secured the lease"
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1914-05-06
HERO|SM AS A BOY
FREES LIFE CONVICT
Friend Whose Life Was Twice
Saved Pays Debt,

Bloomington, Tll.-After serving ten
years for murder Herbert G. Gale
hugh Of Chenoa, this county, Is a free
man.
Gallehugh is the only son Of DR.. and
Mrs. Gallehugh. He left that place
sixteen years ago and in Minnesota
worked on q railroad.
7 One day, while on the road, his wife
was insulted by a negro. Upon his re
turn, aroused by the sneering manner
Of the negro, he shot him dead.
Gallehugh was arrested and charged
with murder. He made a strong plea
Of self defense, but was sentenced to
the prison at Saltwater, Mimi, for
life.
The sentence was q shock to bis
family and friends. His parents, wife
and friends have always accepted the
plea of self defense and believed that
he did what any other self respecting
man would have done.
Among those active in his behalf
was W. 3. Clooney, passenger agent
for the Chicago and Alton In Blooming
ton. The two had been playmates to-
gether. Gallehugh twice saved the
life of Clooney.
When the case reached the board,
comprising the governor, attorney gen.
eral and chief justice Of Minnesota,
they unanimously voted to release
Gallehugh. He was granted an un'
conditional pardon.