Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-07-17
Willamette Valley NelUs :.

made brief stop in Monmouth. 1t is
quite likely that the stretch between
Dallas and Independence via Monmouth
will be paved this year. Much of the
grading has already been done, thonks
to the county court and to Mrs. Braden
of the Polk County Better Roads asso-
citation.
Miss Arbuthnot is preparing to move
to Independence as she has been en-.
gagged as principal of the grades tssre.
Parents of children who have passed
through the fifth and sixth grades ap-
preeiate her true worth and are sorry
she is to leave Monmouth, but wish her
joy and success in her new work in our
neighbor city.
Summer school students belonging to
the normal glee club will give a musical
entertainment on Friday, the goth,
which promises to be rare treat. The
operetta. "Syblyia,' will be presented,
with accompaniment by the normal or
chestra.
Work is progressing nicely on the
cottage annex to the girls dormitory.
Monmouth boys were defeated by a
team from Perrydale in game of base
bal lplayed at Dallas last Sunday.
The extrtmely dry weather is causing
scarcity of water for domestic use and
irrigation The city fathers are think
ing seriously of another well so that an
abundance may be available for all pur-
poses.
Monmouth grange met Saturday in
regular session with most of the faith
full ones in attendance in spite of the
very busy season. There being little
business to attend to no closed session
was called. Some 25 Of the patrons en-
ioyed the good dinner and number
of others came later. Prof j. B. Cooter
of the 0. A. c., was present and gave
4 a very interesting talk on the work of
Biologist Ward, who will hold meet
| inc in Dallas on the 25th and will dem
4 onstrate methods Of eradicating farm
rodents. Mr.. COoter has recently been
detailed to work in the food conserva-
| tion movement in Polk and Marion
counties with an office in Dallas. He
also explained the much talked-of home
dryer and urged every ono TO make or
buy one for use in saving surplus fruits
and vegetables. 1t is his belief that all
such products il well preserved, would
find a ready market, if not needed for
home consumption.
Haying is the order Of the day n this
vicinity Mr.. T. J. Edwards, who hives
one mile south, has been bailing the
greater part of his crop as he has dis
posed of his dairy herd and will have
only his horses and one COW to feed.
Il. R. Ostrom and Mr.. Holbrook help
cd fill a silo for J. S. Miller last Thurs
day
Rev. w. A. Elkins was given fare
we'll by brother Odd Fellows last Mon
day night. Mr.. Ellxins entertained the
brothers with interesting "reminiscences
of his experiences while serving with
the army in the Philippines-several
brothers responded with expressions of
good will and regrets at his departure.
At that time Rev. Elkins who is chap
lain in the coast artillery, had orders to
report to headquarters on the 18th, but
later received word to be there on the
25th.
Mr.. J. r. Stockholm, proprietor of
Monmouth orchards, made a trip TO the
Capital City in his Ford Saturday p. m.
after grange meeting.
A number of Monmouth people at
tended chautauqua at Dallas this week.
Harvey Sickofoose is improving his
time during the summer vacation by
working on the farm of VIM. Riddell,
Jr.
Jacob Smith and daughter, Marie