Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1918-04-26
SllETZ

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dining room of the Government build
ing where the soldiers have been
quartered during the winter, as
farewell party just before moving to
their new quarters near Camp on
the Vessel place. A cordial invitation
was extended the civilians In the
neighborhood to attend the dance. A
large crowd was present and partici-
pated in festivities of the evening.
Mr.. and Mrs. Robert r. DePoe furnish
ed the music. Corporal Snider an ex-
pert dancer acted as floor manager and
prompter. Conventionalities and style
were laid aside and all went in for
good time. The old fashioned dances
and music were very much In evidence
such lively dances as the quadrilles
double shuffie-polka-two step
Highland fling and the like. The old
tunes and dances seemed to be popu-
lar. Hast to the wedding. Arkan-
saw traveller, Log cabin in the lane"
and many others. The soldiers pres
ent represented nearly every state in
the Union from the Empire state In
the north to the Peninsular state in
the south and to our beautiful Sunset
state In the west. Lieutenant Porter
is from the Empire state. A free
supper was given by the Lieutenant
and soldier boys. Soldiers were wait
ers on the table and did 1t up in apple
pie order. Awhile before supper the
dance was suspended and number OF
military drills were put on the floor
conducted by Sergeant Wiswell and
Corporal Story. This was very inter-
esting. Lieutenant Porter took great
interest in training and drilling his
men. After supper the dance went
on about two hours when 1t came
to a close and the people went home,
feeling that they had spent very en-
joyable and pleasant evening.
Tuesday morning Camp 8 B struck
their tents, packed up their goods,
said goodbye Siletz, Hello Vessels
and marched in military style to their
new quarters where they will spend
the summer working on the new rail
road. II the Huns keep loosing out
like they have in the last two weeks
these boys may not be needed in Eur
ope.
A big base ball game was played
Sunday on the Public School grounds
between a team from Camp 3 A and
Camp 3 B. The game was hotly con-
tested. Soma professional players
were present from Camp A. One OF
them belonged to the National League
OF baseball players. A number OF
people were present from Toledo and
Newport to witness the game. The
score stood 20 to A in favor Of Camp
3 A.
The Third Liberty Loan on Siletz
inclcuding the Upper and Lower
Farms will reach over $4,000, much
above our quota. Superintendent
Chalcraft is handling the drive
Nearly everyone in these communities
is buying bonds though 1t may hot be
more than $50. The loan is secure
besides you are helping in a great
cause, viz, to maintain the freedom
Of the world. True the interest is
small but when you consider you are
at no expense 1t is not so bad after all
The political pot" is beginning tc
bile. Judge Gardner from Newport
was over to Siletz with Mr.. c. H
Pierce who is a candidate for County
Commissioner. These gentlemen are
canvassing the county in the interests
of Mr.. Pierce.
Mr.. ]. Mahoney and attorney from
Portland are here and will canvass
this part Of the county and perhaps
all the county in the interests of Stan
field Of Umatilla county who is a can
didate for the United States Senate
This is large plum and several other,
are after 1t. Mr.. Stanfield is a stroni
candidate.
j, H. Anderson, candidate on tn,
Republican ticket for Sheriff was her,
several days visiting the people. Mn
Anderson went from here to Taft an,
will visit that part Of the county. II
the olden times candidates for offic,
got together and went over the count.
making speeches and promising 1
elected they would do something grea
for the people. But when they get II
soon forget the promises they mad
and do as they please, smile, lool
wise and say nothing. That is the wa.
the owl does. He sits on limb
shuts his eyes and you would thin
he knew nothing but he is wise bir,
80 the men of deeds and not of word
will make the best officers.