Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1916-04-04
SlvertOn News
Capital journal Special Service

SllvertOn, Or, April 4.--E. A. Booth,
of Portland, will have charge of the
grocery department in George Custer S
store. Mrs Booth aud children will not
move here until school closes in Port.
land.
Mrs. A. E. Wrightman was pleasantly
surprised on Wednesday evening when
a goodly number of her friends came
without an invitation and proceeded to
take possession of the home. Music and
$500" were the evenings diversions
and delicious luncheon was served by
the guests. Mrs. Wrightman S birth
day was the inspiration for this merry
gathering and many wishes for the hap
.py returns of this natal day was given
at the close or the evening s pleasures
Lawson Hadley was quite badly hurt
last Thursday when the car he was
riding in, in company with Joe Winter
and Pearl Hubbard, ran off tae en-
bankment near the Brady Davis place,
and piled up in the depths below. Mr..
Hadley's cheek hone was broken, caus-
ing him much pain for few days, but
he is recovering nicely at this writing
The others in the party were not in
iured to speak of and the ear, which is
"a Buick owned by Mr. Winted, was
badly battered but able to be run into
town by its own power.
Mrs. X. Stoke departed for Mime
apOls, Mimi, Wednesday, where she
win join her husband wno has been at
that place several months. Mrs. Stokke
recently sold her home here to julius
Aim.
Mrs. Ed r. Adams is entertaining her
friend, Mrs. Jack Reaves and little
daughter, Maxine, who are here from
Long Beach, California, for an extended
visit.
Mrs. George Street and daughter,
Miss Viva, have ben visiting at the j.
Kebberness and Bristol homes the past
week. They went to Salem Thursday
and plan on leaving soon for their
home in Canada,
The J. R. Fitzgerald family are en-
jOying 4 visit from the formers father
and mother, b. Fitzgerald and wife,
who are from Iowa and have been
spending the past winter in California.
They will leave for their eastern nome
soon.
Mrs. Bessie Bannett, who has been
spending the past few months with an
@aunt in eastern Oregon, returned home
Thursday.
The Misses Hazel Nutting and Mabel
Opsund were wek end guests at the
L. W. Haberly home in the Waldo Hills.
Mrs. Caroline Deardorff, of Molalla,
is spending the week with his daughters,
Mrs. j. Blazer and Mrs. Carl Lorenzen
and families.
Mrs. Lura Hamond was a charming
hostess at an informal gathering at her
home Tuesday afternoon. The guessing
contest won by Grandma Vinacke was
the cause of much amusement and a
happy social afternoon was passed.
Mrs. June Drake will entertain the
Pythian Sisters at her home on South
Water street next Wednesday, April
5. She will be assisted by Mrs. Austin
Eastman and Mrs. l.. h. Eastman.
Since it was announced that our lit
tie city was really to have the new mill
there has been a noticeable stir in activ-
tiles of the city at large Several bus
mess firms are coming, houses tnlt
have been empty for months now are
rented, and one already sees many
/ strangers IN town.
Mrs. P. A. Loar delightfully."- enter
tanned few friends at her home last
Friday afternoon. The time was passed
in social manner, the ladies each hay
ing their fancy work. Mrs. G.. NJ Wray
won lovely hand made dolly as a
prize in a guessing contest. A dainty
lunch was served and a very enjoyable
afternoon passed.
One of the very happiest events Of
the season was the golden wedding eel
ebration of Mr.. and Mrs. John Book
last Sunday at the home Of their son,
Henry Book. A number of friends be-
sides the children were present on this
happy occasion. A bountcous dinner
was served and the spirit Of the old
time family reunions was manifest in
the good cheer and loving smile of the
dear old mother and father, who hive
passed so many Of life S mile stones
together May they enjoy many more
anniversaries is the wish Of those pres
ent, wno were: Mr. and Mrs Henry
Book and children, Mr.. and Mrs. G.
A. Book and family, Mrs. Helen Book
Siglon, Willie Miller, a grandson, Mr..
AllA -hAos ~ AAAuiubdl NntIy Nihlulllo
Heinz, Cleve Galbraith, and Claire
Petit.
A surprise party given by the United
Lutheran choir in homer of Mr. and
Mrs. Axel Larson was held at the home
of Mr.. and Mrs. Rudd Bentson on Mon.
day night. There were refreshments
served and a most enjoyable evening
! passed
A quiet home wedding was solcm
nizel at the home Of Mrs. y. lIamre on
Tuesday at high noon, when Miss Marie
Hamre and Hugo Haaand we're united
in marriage. The ring service wa,
used, Rev. j. G. Roseland officiating
Only the immediate friends and reli
tiyes were present. A bounteous dinner
was served and many beautiful gifts
were received. Both Mr.. and Mrs. Haa
land are among Silverton S finest
young people and will be at home tC
their nancy friends at their beautiful
home on east hill that has recently
been erected in anticipation Of thi!