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The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1915-01-05

who attended all churches that their
Christmas entertainment was one of
the finest in the city, the little ones
showing remarkable talents in reci-
tations and in unison of singing and
marching Great credit is due also to
those who trained them. The sing
ing by the adults was excellent. Old
Santa was so natural that his own
little child did not know him. A dear
little story told of her will be accept
able, I hope. She, being disappoint-
ed at not shaking hands with him at
the municipal tree, ran forward,
chung to his hand and said, "Santa
Claus, love you" and would not
leave till he promised to take her to
her own home, where she cooed and
showered caresses till he promised to
go and find her papa for her. Success
is expected in everything where this
enterprising community takes part.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1915-01-05
UNION CHURCH
OF NORTH OCALA

The. first Sunday of the New Year
was one to be remembered with graf
itude by the faithful workers of the
Union church in North Ocala. Real
izing that the daily papers were a
source of encouragement to the pub
lie to assist in building this house of
worship the congregation arose,
unanimously, to give a standing vote
of thanks to those splendid papers,
also to the donors of the building
fund. The same will be placed on. the
church records.
The Indebtedness is small and an
earnest effort is being made to pay
all claims as soon as possible.
The ladies are planning a series of
entertainments, suppers, socials, etc.,
and hope to be as successful as all
their undertakings have proven dur
ing the last year. We are told by one
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1915-01-05

The society page of the St. Paul
Pioneer Press fMinn.) of December
27th twas adorned with large and
handsome picture of Miss Jean Aus
tin, formerly of this7 city, who since
returning from a sekeral years stay
abroad has been tie guest of her
uncle and aunt, Mr.. and Mrs. Frank
B. Kellogg, at their home, 633 FAIR
mont avenue. On the evening of
Dee. 26, Mr.. and Mrs. Kellogg enter
tanned over 200 friends at a yule
ball in honor of Miss Austin and of
the brilliant event the Press made
the following mention:
Zone of the most delightful affairs
of the season was the dance which
Mr.. and Mrs Frank B. Kellogg gave
last evening at the Saint Paul in
honor of their niece, Miss Jean Aus
tin. The palm room had been dec
Grated with masses of Christmas
blooms and small fir trees. The
fountain at one end OF the room had
been solidly banked with simlax and
fir trees and an orchestra stationed
behind screen of smilax and palms
played for dancing. The hours were
from 8 to II p. m. Receiving with
the hosts and guest of honor were
Mrs. j. X. Austin and Mrs. F.. J. OF
tbs. Miss Austin wore a charming
gown of soft white satin with over
dress and garniture of flesh coIored
tulle embroidered in silver. Mrs. Kel-
logg wore gown Of black satin with
elaborate garniture of white and
black embroidery. Supper was serv-
ed in the main dining room of the
hotel, where the small tables had been
decorated with pionsettias and fern
The reading club met this after
noon with Mrs. j. H. Hill on Herbert
street.
Miss Victoria Raysor left today fol-
a few days stay at her country home
at Lowell.
Miss Sarah Pearl Martin left thi.
afternoon for Washington Seminary
Atlanta.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1915-01-05
LIABILITIES
se24.12f.6O
INSTALLATION OF
X. OF P. OFFICERS
OF OCALA, FLA.

Ocala Lodge No. 10, knights of Py-
thias, installed its officers for the en-
suing term at last nights session.
District Deputy Jake Brown was the
installing officer and everything went
off without. hitch.
The following constitutes the list
of officers who will guide the desti-
MES of No. 10 during the coming six
months
Charles Goddard, chancellor COM
mander.
Charles B. Howell, vice chancellor.
Charles K. Sage, keeper of records
and seal.
E. Lee Stapp. prelate.
D. w. Tompkins, master of ex-
chequer.
j. w. Akin, master of work.
C. L. Parker, master at arms.
w. w. Rilea, inside guardian.
George Nash, outside guardian.
After the installation a general
l"gOod of the ORDER discussion was
entered into. Speeches were made
by the newly elected officers, promis-
ing their every endeavor to keep the
lodge up to the standard that it has
attained during the past two years.
THE steering committee" composed
of three of the lodges most wide
awake members, whose duties consist
of furnishing an evenings entertain
ment once during each month, was
also heard from in nc uncertain man
ner. They renewed their allegiance
to keep the movement up until their
successors are appointed. A great
deal of the success of the lodge in
keeping it at the top of Florida
lodges in increased membership and
interesting meetings has been due to
this committee.
/ The outgoing chancellor command
Ter, Mr.. William NJ. Gober. made q
splendid address, in which he adj
monished the members to stand by
their newly chosen officers as they
had those of the past two years and
the success of No. 10 was assured.
! A movement now on foot may
mean that the Ocala lodge will be
meeting in its own home before many
serni-annual installations pass over
its head.
Many of the "just knights" made
talks during the evening which were
greatly enjoyed by the members, and
everything goes to show that the in.
coming term will be the, best in the
history of the local lodge.
| Quite few recruits sought en-.
trance to the castle hall during the
!, evening to complete their ranks, but
as there appeared threatening clouds
it was not thought best to start or
such long journey until more pro
pitious season presented itself, anC
they were asked to "call again.
| Five applications were favorabls
acted upon at last evenings meeting
and two new applications put on file
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1915-01-05
HOSPITAL NOTES

Mrs. w. E. Smith was taken to the
hospital today and will undergo an
operation.
Mrs. Tagg returned to her home
today.
All other patients are convalescing.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1915-01-05
PLAIN AND FANCY SEWING

/ have returned to Ocala to reside
and am now ready to receive my
friends at my home on North Mag
nolia street, next to the Palmetto
House. earnestly solicit your orders
for plain and fancy sewing and as
sure you satisfaction. Mrs. Henry
Myers. 1-6t*
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1915-01-05
ATTENTION
Members of Greenwood Cemetery
Association

Members of the Greenwood Gene
terry Association are requested to
meet at 8 o'clock Wednesday after
noon at the residence of Mrs. r. A.
Burford on Fort King avenue. Lot
owners and others interested in the
upkeep of the cemetery are urged to
be present. Officers will be elected
and other matters of Importance at
tended to.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1915-01-05
RICH LAND FOR RENT

Mrs. Bittinger wishes to rent six
acres of hammock land at Belleview
Land is good, under fence and has
been in cultivation. Apply to Mrs. c.
L. Bittinger at her home in Ocala.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1915-01-05
OYSTER SUPPER
N NORTH OCALA

The members OF the North Ocala
church viii give an oyster supper To-
morrow evening beginning at 5
o'clock at the residence Of Mrs. g. D.
Washburn. Let everyone attend and
spend a pleasant time and enjoy q
good supper and help worthy insti-
tuition.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1915-01-05

with relatives in st. Louis and she
will be accompanied home by several
college mates who viii be her guests
for several weeks.
Mothers Meeting Wednesday After
noon at O'Clock
Song, How Firm a Foundation"
Prayer, by Mrs. I. E. Bridges.
Talk by leader, giving the origin
and purpose of mothers meetings.
Reading, "The Influence of q
Christian Mother"
Poem, "The Mothers of Men," By
Joaquin Miller.
Reading, My Mother" by Gertrude
Stevens Leavitt.
Recitation, "a Temperance Boy"
Poem, "A Hymn of Motherhood"
Short talk by Miss Nellie Stevens
Temperance doxology.
At the close of the program, lighl
refreshments will be served. Al
mothers invited to attend. Be OF
hand at 3 o'clock at the home of Mrs
". T. Gary, Fort King avenue.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1915-01-05

Daneerovs
A little trigger Is a dangerous thing.
Life.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1915-01-05

Miss Mamie Taylor reached home
last night from New York, where she
and her sister, Miss Margaret Tay-
Tor have been spending the holidays
most delightfully."-, Miss Margaret
Taylor returned to Valdosta, Ga,
where she is member of the faculty
of the normal schools
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1915-01-05

Pillans' Fam us Florica syrup in
bottles at the Smith Grocery Co. tt
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1915-01-05

Mrs. Maize ~Lyles and daughter,
Dorothy, have returned to their home
in Gainesville after. visit Of several
days with Mrs. r. G. 3. Weihe.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1915-01-05

Miss Erline Bridges, who has been
spending her vacation with her par,
ents, Rev. and Mrs. Bridges, has re
turned to Wesleyan College. Macon.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1915-01-05
Miss Jackson Hostess to the AUCTION

Club
Miss Kathleen Jackson was hostess
this afternoon toI a charming four
table auction patty. her guests m
Guiding the members of the Tuesday
Auction Club, of which she is pop
sular member, and a few Nfriends,l
Poincettia blooms were the prInci-
pal decorations. Minis were on the
tables during the games and at the
conclusion of the several progressions
the hostess assisted by her sister,
Miss Margaret jackson and Miss
Marthat Kate Rentz served chicken
salad, tomato jelly, sandwiches,
pickles, saltines and hot chocolate.
The prizes for top scores were pretty
hand embroidered guest towels.
Playing at the four tables were the
following guests: Misses Rosebud
Robinson, Nellie Gottlieb, Mary Nc
Dowell, Ellen Clarkson, Marion Dew
ey, Ruby Gissendamer, Dorothy
Schneider, Virginia Sistrunk, Hazel
Brand, Ethel Crosby, Annie Davis,
Mrs. b. r. Condor, Mrs. Herbert Latt-
ner, Mrs. r. N. Dosh, Mrs. w. v.
Newsome Jr., and Mrs. Harry Wal
tiers. The players were Joined late
in the afternoon by Misses Elizabeth
Mizelle, Tommie Stanley, Josie Bull
lock and Mary Stewart.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1915-01-05

Misses Irene Campbell, Sarah Har-
greaves, Messrs. B. D. Lee and Hugo
Lanonette, who accompanied Miss
Ellen STRIPPING home Sunday from
DeLand, left this afternoon for home,
motoring via Orlando. While in the
city Misses Campbell and Hargreaves
were guests of Mrs. sIames Taylor.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1915-01-05

Mr. w. NJ. Wilson, daughter> and
son, Miss Myrta Wilson and Mr. E.
W. Wilson, the-latter home for a
visit from near Fort Worth, Texas,
are spending several days at Lees
burg and Tavares and before re-
turning home will probably extend
'their trip to Orlando.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1915-01-05

Mr.. James Badger, Of Oldtown, was
wellknown Marion County citizen
spending today in town.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1915-01-05

Mrs. j. K. Austin has recently con
cluded a. visit of several weeks to
Mrs. C. F. Benjamin of Alexandria
Bay, N. Y, formerly Miss Bette
Sharpe of this city. Mrs. Austin and
daughter, Miss Jean Austin, who ex-
pected to come to Ocala for a visit
directly after the new year have de-
ferred their trip until later, remain
ing in st. Paul, MINI, for the social
season, Miss AUSTIN being one of the
coterie of charming debutants.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1915-01-05

]. NJ. Barco end his entire family
spent most delightful day yester-
day at Highland Grove the splen-
did property of Mr.. Barco. A dainty
dinner was served in the open and a
happy family time ended the first
day of the New Year Clearwater
Sun.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1915-01-05

The first rehearsal Of The Old
Melids' Convention, = d play to be Civ
en by the forestry committee of the
Woman's Club Jan. Is, was held last
night at the woman's club.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1915-01-05

Mrs. M. N. Bogart, of Ocala, is Wis
ting her mother, Mrs. H. H. Stroth-
er and family on Seabreeze avenue.
Her many friends are extending to
her warm welcome Seabreeze
Notes in Times-Union.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1915-01-05

Pillans' Famous Florida syrup in
bottles at the Smith Grocery Co. If
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1915-01-05

until the last of the month. She has
been joined by her two little daugh-
tiers, Sarah and Lucy, who with their
nurse accompanied Mr.. Johnson to
Tampa several days ago.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1915-01-05

Mr.. and Mrs. G. A. Petteway have
had as their guests, the former 5
brothers, Mr.. W. R. Petteway and his
nephew. Hubert Petteway, who left
Yesterday for Gainesville where they
are studying law. Mr. L. F. Petite
way, another brother, was also here,
and yesterday his mother, Mrs. S. C.
Petteway of Fivay Junction and his
grandmother, Mrs. Mary Williams of
North Carolina arrived on a visit
Tampa Tribune.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1915-01-05
Eastern star Sewing CircIe

The Eastern Star sewing circle
will meet with Mrs. Lewis Yonce
Wednesday afternoon at $3.50 o'clock.
All members are urged to attend as
this will be business meeting.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1915-01-05

The following from the Eustis Lake
Region will be of interest to the
friends of the hostess and honoree:
A pretty compliment to Miss Percy
Saunders was the dinner-dance given
last Saturday evening, by Miss viii
lie Igou at her handsome home on
the corner of Bay street and Lemon
avenue. The table was beautiful in
snowy linen, silver and cut glass and
a pyramid of natural flowers formed
the centerpiece. A tempting and
elegant menu was served in courses.
The place cards were lovely hand
painted designs. After dinner the
entire lower floor was thrown to-
gether and dancing was enjoyed,
music being furnished by the Dixie
Trio.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1915-01-05

Miss Jean Austin Entertained in ST
Paul, Mimi. @
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1915-01-05

Mr.. j. A. Pittman has returned
home after an absence Of 5 several
weeks.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1915-01-05
OCALA SOCIAL AFFAIRS

Of you have any items for this department. call phone
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1915-01-05

Mr.. James Leslie, after d several
days visit to Mr.. and Mrs + g. B.
Weihe, has returned to Panasoffkee.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1915-01-05


Mrs. Fannie Anthony has received
a message that her son-in-law, Mr..
H. G. Webb. is seriously i'll at his
home in Houston, Texas. Mr.. Webb
is being attended by two specialists
who consider his condition very grave.
The Florida friends of Mr.. and
Mrs. Webb will regret to hear of his
illness.
Mrs. James E. johnson. who re-
Gently underwent very serious OPP
Grafton in Tampa, has sufficiently re-
covered to leave the hospital and is
now at the home of her sister, Mrs.
Robert Sales, where she will remain
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1915-01-05

Miss Jean Austin will go to Du-
Iuth Tuesday to be the guest of Miss
Marie Merrill and attend the cotillion
which is the most important event OF
the season in Duluth st. Paul Pho
neer Press.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1915-01-05

Mrs. N. B. Ponder and young son,
Lamar, have returned to their home
in Orlando, after visit of some
length to Mrs. Ponder's son, Mr.. L.
w. Ponder and wife.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1915-01-05

Mr.. Wiley Burford. who has been
spending the holidays with his par
ents, Mr.. and Mrs. r. A. Burford
viii leave tonight to resume his
studies at Princeton University.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1915-01-05

En- route to the Woman's College,
Tallahassee, Miss Annie Pope Eagle
ton made q brief visit to Miss Jean
nette Mathews at Starke, who is also
a Women's College student
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1915-01-05

Bishop and Mrs. Cameron Mann
have as their guests in Orlando, THEN
daughter and sons, Mrs. w, E. Fisher
and two children. and Messrs. Sto.
well and Cameron Mann of New
York.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1915-01-05

Mr.. and Mrs. James Dobbins of
Jacksonville spent several hours in
Ocala yesterday en- route home from
a Christmas visit to Mr.. Dobbins'
mother at Altoona. While in the
city Mr. Dobbins attended to bust
ness and Mrs. Dobbins visited friends
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1915-01-05


En- route to the Woman's College,
Tallahassee, Miss Annie Pope Eagle
ton made brief visit to Miss Jean
nette Mathews at Starxe, who Is also
Women's College student.
Mr.. Claude Campbell, who has been
spending the holidays with his par
ents, Mr.. and Mrs. ]. A. Campbell,
left last night for DeLand to resume
his studies at Stetson.
Miss Caroline Harriss has gone to
Atlanta and Forsyth, Ca. to visit
friends and relatives for several
weeks. At the former place she will
be under the care of DR. Calhoun, the
eve specialist.
The family Of Mr.. 3. p. Rentz will
not move to Ft, Myers, until the
middle Of the month and probably not
until February.
Mrs. w. Fl. Jackson, of Tampa, who
on several occasions has been an
admired visitor to Ocala leaves Sat
urday for Washington to visit rela-
lives until February.
DR.. w. v. Newsom remains quite
III at his home. He has been con
fined to his room since Christmas ard
although he is holding his own He
shows no signs of improvement.
Prof. and Mrs. X. J. Weihe, who
have been holiday guests of the for
nler's parents, Mr.. and Mrs. f. G. b.
Weihe, will return to their home in
Jacksonville tomorrow.
So
Mrs. Dodge, wife of the new pas-
tor Of the Presbyterian church, will
arrive this week. She is visiting9 rel
atives in Ocala at present. -Clearwa-
ter News.
Miss Marian Mays, an attractive
college girl of Plant City, was in the
city yesterday, the guest of her aunt
Mrs. p. M. Osborn, en- route to Bren-
au after enjoying a holiday visit
home.
Dr.. and Mrs. =. III. Pittman were
among the Jacksonville contingent at.
tending the dance at the Atlantic
Beach hotel Saturday evening and
remained for the week-end.-Metrop-
= oils, Bird.
Miss Helen Brown, who has beer
visiting friends and relatives since
summer, is expected home the middle
of the month. Miss Brown is now
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1915-01-05

Miss Helen Brown. who has been
visiting friends and relatives since
summer, is expected home the middle
of the month. Miss Brown is now
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1915-01-05

Mrs. r. r. Carroll and young
daughter. Miss Merris Carroll. have
returned from fortnight visit to
relatives in st. Petersburg. They
were joined for Christmas day by Mr.
Carroll.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1915-01-05

Miss Sarah Pearl Martin left thi.
afternoon for Washington Seminary
Atlanta.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1915-01-05

Messrs. Robert Clarkson, Robert
Anderson, Jr., G. H. Lloyd and James
Taylor have gone to Lake Bryant to
hunt and fish They will return
home Thursday.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1915-01-05

Dr.. and Mrs. J.. H. Pittman were
among the Jacksonville contingent at
tending the dance at the Atlantic
Beach hotel Saturday evening and
remained for the week-end.-Metrop-
, oils, 3rd
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1915-01-05

The family Of Mr.. &. P. Rentz viii
not move to Ft, Myers, until the
middle Of the month and probably not
until February.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1915-01-05

Miss Marian Mays, an attractive
college girl of Plant City, was in the
city yesterday. the guest of her aunt
Mrs. p. M. Osborn, en- route to Bren-
au after enjoying a holiday visit
home.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1915-01-05

DR.. w. Y. Newsom remains quite
III at his home. He has been con
fined to his room since Christmas and
although he is holding his own He
shows no signs of Improvement.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1915-01-05

Prof. and Mrs. X. j. Weihe, who
have been holiday guests of the for
nier's parents, Mr.. and Mrs. F. G. b.
Weihe, will return to their home in
Jacksonville tomorrow.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1915-01-05

Mrs. Dodge, wife of the new pas-
tor Of the Presbyterian church, will
arrive this week. She is visiting rel
atives in Ocala at present. Clearwa-
ter News.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1915-01-05

Mr.. Claude Campbell, who has been
spending the holidays with his par
ents, Mr.. and Mrs. j. A. Campbell,
left last night for DeLand to resume
his studies at Stetson.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1915-09-10
Send 1t BY Parcel Post

Send us your laundry by parcel post
The ruial carrier is now authorised to
transact this business. 1t costs but a
few cents Wen return IT promptly.
DALLAS STEAM LAUNDRY.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1915-09-10
Genial Wags Visit Home Folks.

The editors of two of Oregon S
most voluble newspapers are in the
city to spend well earned vacations.
They are Dean Collins, son of Judge
and Mrs. ]. L. Collins, editor of the
Monday Morning Crawfsh, a some
times humorous supplement to the
0regonian, and Rex Lampman, some
times humorous editor of the Satur-
day Evening Alibi in the Portland
Journal The former is well known
in Dallas, where he started on his
career as a newspaper man, in view
of which he is apt to become a very
good one, and Mr.. Lampman is his
very good friend. in addition to be-
ing the gentleman who made Oak
Grove. Clackamas county, famous.
The boys left kith, kin and baggage
behind and will spend a week or so
in Dallas enjoying the quiet life. Mr..
Lampman s father is the very clever
poet who gave his son an early train
ing in twanging the poetic harp. and
his brother, Ben II. Lampman, is edi-
tor of the Gold Hill. Ore. News. Mr..
Collins and Mr.. Lampman expect to
enjoy a hunting trip in the hills near
Dallas.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1915-09-10
make some comment on conditions of
property as he finds them here.
RAIN WILL STOP FIRES.
W. v. Fuller Reports Small Loss
From Forest Fires in Polk.

ga little rain will put stop to
what slight trouble we are having in
this county from forest fires," said
W. V. Fuller, of the Polk County
Fire Patrol association yesterday.
" From the top of Bald mountain the
smouldering fire on the Upper Lucki
amute river is visible, but it is max
ing no progress and has not advanced
for more than week. That is the
only blaze in this part of the valley
at the present time" The season of
1915 has been neither destructive or
expensive, according to reports from
forestry headquarters. and certainly
the statement includes Polk county.
Of the 10000 acres that were covered
by the fire that ragged in the neigh
borhood of Mt Hood during the past
few weeks, only between 10000 and
40, 900 feet of commercial timber were
destroyed. In view of the fact that
in many sections of the state the tim
Der will run that many feet to the
section this season s loss Is considered
lew
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1915-09-10
Assault Brings Fines.

G. L. Reece of the Rickreall neigh
borhood brought a charge of assault
and battery against Fred PASCAL and
Don Lewis on Tuesday and Justice
Holman fined the young fellows So
each and ordered them to pay costs.
1t is said that the culprits held a
grudge against Reece for his partici-
patton in a quarrel on the Saturday
night previous.