Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1917-04-27
NEWPORT

IN the afternoon by the people of New |
port was large and enthusiastic, show. |
ing the emphasis placed on loyalty to !
our country and the flag. The parade
was formed at 2 o'clock P. M. in front |
M the skating rink. The formation of
me procession was under the direction |
ot Lieutenant L. C. Smith, Sergeant |
William Green and Corporal H. F. len.
kins, officers Of the Home Guard re. /
Gently organized at this place. A
squad of Home Guards was placed in
ront, then the members Of G. A. R., |
w. r. c. and Civic Societies, and the !
citizens and school children in tha
rear. Music was furnished by the
Drum Corps. The line OF march was
rom the skating rink to Front street
ana back by the way of Case street to
Nye Creek and back to the rink, max :
ng distance Of more than two miles.
This march was all on planked streets.
"A number OF automobiles were In the
procession bearing those who were
not able to walk. Several ladies' over
50 years old walked the whole distance
without feeling the least fatigued. It
was estimated five hundred people
were In the procession. II seemed the
whole town was out but few were left
10 view the march. At the rink the
procession was disbanded and went
inside the building to listen to the
rendering of a short program. In
marching in the Drum Corp seemed
To out do its self in strains of MARTA.
music. Cecil Berry beat the drum and
he did this with the spirit of patriot.
fsm which partook also of the spirit
OF 76. The first on the program was
an invocation by DR.. Pratt and the
singing OF the Star Spangled Banner
oy the audience led by Elmer Patrick.
This was sung with vim, 1T made
The sounding of the dim wood ring to
the Anthem Of the free" A short but
an elegant and patriotic address by
Dr. Pratt. This was followed by tn.
singing of America by the audience.
Then came very able address by
Rev. William Case pastor OF the Ceh
rai Presbyterian Church OF Eugene.
MI Case on taking the stand requested
the High School pupils to give their
school yell which they did with the
vim and spirit that animates the school
then Mr.. Case spoke in eloquent
terms OF our country, its flag and the
peril we are in and the awful distruc-
lion OF life and property of this world
war. thought It was test to see who
would rule the world, autocracy or
democracy, therefore 1t must be fought
To d finish. The old imperial family
oil the Hohenzollerns must give way
To the rule Of the people. The Divine
rule of Kings and Emperors was no
longer believed by a people who wished
To be free. The Hapsburgs OF Russia
and the Imperial Government of the
Kaiser must give way to the rule O,
the people, Democracy must prevail.
Mr.. Cases address was rcmarkable
Tor its fine sentiments of patriotism.
expressed confidence and hope that
not withstanding the great loss of
lie, property and untold suffering. the
world in the end would be better off IL
the Kingdoms and crowned heads
were dethroned and a republican form
Oh government-in which the people
rule-will be established upon its
ruins. The exercises we're interesting
all the way through and a spirit OF
patriotism was manifest in all that was
done. 1t was great day for Newport. |
We will all support the President.
The annual teachers institute is
meeting here, commencing WEDNESDAYS
and continuing three days. About six. /
" teachers will be present among them !
State Superintendent Churchill and
also the editor OF the Oregon Teachers
Monthly, Charles II. Jones of Salem.
The institute will be held in the High
School building. A most interesting
session is anticipated. The teachers
enjoy the beach so well that they can /
hardly stay in during the sessions of !
the institute. The people of Newport |
will do everything they can to make |
their stay in the city as pleasant as !
possible. The beautiful surrounding,
OF bay and ocean will be enjoyed by /,
all as well as the sea food that is so |
appetizing and healthful. Superinten.
dent Coin has charge OF the institute.
The tramway built on South Beach
10 deep water, a distance OF nearly
half mile is now completed and ready
Tor travel-in fact autoes have already
passed over It. The dock and approach
are also finished and It is considered
TO be first class job Clarence Altree.
the contractor, said the work was de.
layed for the lack OF material but the
work vas not sighted on that account. |,
This is a greatly needed improvement
and will be greatly appreciated by the
public.
The survey on the proposed road to
Intrpnt (Mr Mcmillan aurvavorl 10 ,