Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1919-04-25
SlLETZ

The Easter services at the M. E
Church this year were of unusual in
terest. The program had been wei
prepared by Mrs. Ross, assisted by
Miss Farnham, principal OF the High
School, Mrs. Collins, and other mem
bers Of the committee. The house was
crowded, more than a score having to
stand up, the Indian people taking as
much interest in celebrating the event
of Christ's Resurrection as the whites
The children were nicely dressed In
becoming customs and the church was
beautifully decorated with fragrant
flowers. pictures and evergreens, typi
cal Of the risen Savior w. S. Hall,
superintendent OF the Sunday School,
had charge Of the program. Prelude
Miss Chalcra0t; Hymn, "Allelula," by
the audience; Prayer, Rev. Walter
Ross; Hymn, Christ Arose, by the
choir; Scripture Lesson, read by Doid
Calvert; Natures Resurrection, by
six children from the primary class
bringing in the Children" by three
small boys; Song Of Victory" by the
choir; Exercise, he IS Risen. This
was nicely performed and made a
fine impression on the audience
Hymn, Jesus shall Reign" by the
choir; Exercises, Gross and Crown:
Hymn, "The Morning Light is Break
Ing" by the choir; Reading, compost
tion, "The World for Christ, by Miss
Mary Gibson; The Exercises, "Cross
and Crown" given by the eleven girls
Of Mrs. Ross class assisted by the
smaller girls, all dressed in white was
very pretty, we'll executed and suggcg
tive Of the Easter and It's true mean
ing SOLO, "Christ Died for Me-, by
Miss ADELAIDE Adams. Miss Adams
he's Q neutral sweet voice and hal
SINGING Is always enjoyed. The march
ing to positions on the platform, plac
ing Of the palms then the cross and
then tbe crown On the cross, told the
story in song and verse and It medr
Strong impression on the audience
All nature in her new dress, at thi'
season Of the year, proclaims tht
beauty and glory of a Resurrection
The Offering for missions was littlC
more than six dollars. The singinS
was unusually bright. cheerful ;n,
full Of life. Mss Alice Chalcraft pre-
sided at the piano.
l.. II. and b. F. Price, father am
son, were visitors at the Hotel Craw
ford last week Tley were old friend,
OF the Crawfords' in Nebraska The
elder Mr.. Price and Mr. Crawfurl'l
father settled in Nebraska as early
as 1873 and lived there many years
The son has lived in Corvallis fo'
eleven years and is one Of the leadini
BARRIERS in that city. L. II. Price. tn,
father, was on visit with his sol
and together they came TO Siletz Il
visit their old friend and neighbor
A. L Crawford. From here they wen
to Rock Creek to visit A. l.. Craw
fOrd's brother. These gentlemen
were well pleased with Siletz am
were surprised to find such beautiful
country nesting among the hills o
this part Of the Coast Range of noun
ains When fishing gets good the,
are coming back again.
Supt. + l.. Chalcraft, member of IN
Competency Commission re.urnc'
from Roseburg Tuesday. He said tn
Commission finished up the work O
land business among the Indians o
Coos and part Of Lane counties
The Commission travelled by auto :
the various sections of the county
Gold Beach, Bandon, Myrtle Point, CC
quell City. Marshfeld and Reedsvill,
Mr. Chalcraft said the roads were hoi
rible and 1t was very expensive ur
very difficult TO get to various place
MIR. Chalcraft met several of his ol
pupils while he was supt Of the Che
mawa school at Salem.
Miss Elk.ns teacher In the cigh.
grade, has Just returned from a visi
with relatives and friends at Molalli
W. L. Peterson and William Grahal
were at Sletz Tuesday and while her
got their Ford repaired by ]. S. Coli
the auto expert.
The Easter is over, the weather
good, and every one is at work II
farmers are going to have bumpt
crops this year.