Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1919-07-22

oVh - tap4u-s ahN oAeAHS a. AhA' NNAei.
which is enjoying an exceedingly large
share Of the sea shore patronage. The
weather conditions throughout the past
week were AL that could be desired
and the usual rOundJ Of seaside pleas
uies has kept the visitors time fully
occupied. Time never lags with New
port pleassre seekers. Its common
complaint that it slips away all too
swiftly and many feel as tho misfor.
tuue had Overtaken them when their
vacation reaches a close and they turn
their faces homeward and to the swell
tering heat OF the interior
The first auto accident Of the sea.
son happened Thursday on the ocean
beach near Otter Rocks, when car
occupied by Mr.. aad Mrs. q. f. West
and Mr. leighton and wife of Port
land, running at a high rate Of speed
struck a soft spot, or "ehuek hole" in
the sand and turned turtle. The ma
chine was badly damaged and Mr..
West who MAS driving had his right
shoulder and collar bone dislOeated
and was otherwise quite badly bruised
the other occupants luckily escaped
with trffling injuries aud severe
shaking up. Its great temptation to
autoisls to speed along the apparently
smooth level beach, but at the same
time its decidedly dangerous as there
are quite frequently soft spots in the
sand or more commonly "chuck holes
that are not easily detected aud inyar-
iably insure disaster when struck by a
speeding auto.
The Nye beach Natatorium offers
another attraction to its younger class
of patrons. Swimming contests and also
diving contests will be held every FIJI
day evening and prizes awarded to the
winners and the free use OF the pool
until the following Friday. Contests
are separate for boys and girls.
Dancing continues to be the popular
evening pastime. The Casino hall, with
Walkers well known orchestra, opened
for the season Saturday evening while
the Army and Navy club hall is con
ductod by McCormick's orchestra OF
Portland. Both are well patronized by
lovers OF the light fantastic.
Nor is the big skating rink in any
way sighted.
II. p. Black Of Portland has leased
the Osburn hotel, or Saunders building
at Nye beach. aud changed its name
to the Manor hotel, aud will operate il
this season.
Mr.. and Mrs. L. Il. Blain Of Albany
are here for their usual summer out
ing. The Btains have been regular
summer visitors at this beach for more
than twenty years past.
Mrs. Geo. Williams and daughter lisa
belle Of Portland are visiting wih
friends at Yaquina.
Judge Ryan and family Of Salem. ar
rived Monday evening and will spend
the summer at their. Nye beach cottage
Capt VIM. Buffam and family Of
Portland arrived Monday evening ant
expects to remain for a few weeks, OF
arrival here, however, the captain re
ceyed a Telegram announcing the ser
ious illness Of his brother at Portland
and may have to return homo any mo
|ment.
Mrs, c. r. Gray and baby Of Portland
arrived Monday evening and are visit
ing with relatives here for few week,
Mrs. lola Armandy and children re
turned home Monday to Portland.
Rev. J. R. N. Bell and wife return
ed home Monday 90 Corvallis. They
will return 20 the beach again late
In the season to finish their vacation.
Mrs. R0bl. Nelson Of Oysterville
Wash, IS spending a vacation VISITING
with friends at this beach.
Otto Labidee Of Walla Walla, Wash.
IS sojourning at this resort. He arrive,
Sunday evening.
Miss Edith warfield Of Corvallis ar
rived Tuesday evening and spendni
her vacation at Nye beach with trends
r. A. Knapp and famly Of Portlan,
arrived early the week aud are spend
ing the summer at their Agate beael
cottage.
u. G.. Perry and family Of Salem ar,
enjoying = season Of camp life at thii
beach. They arrived Monday evenins
and are eneamped near the ocean beacl
Wes Walters and family Of Corval
lis are eaeanlped near the ocean heael
for their summer outing
5. efower Of Portland is rastieat
ing az this beach.
A. +. Franklyn Of Portland Is regis
tered At the Grand this week for a.
outing.
Mr. aud Mrs. Chas. s. Cowan Of Oak
land, Cal, are among the guests at tn
grand this week.
J. ". TFavers and wife OF Plains
vile. Kan. are enjoying the cool SCI
aif aud coast scenery at this beach
They are registered at the Grand.
Harold Wilson " Cambridge. Idaho
is a guest At the grand this week, ans
lenloYing his first visit TO the sea shore
d. J. Becker ef Portland is eaiovins
scason o. resi- and recreation at tai
resort.
Grover Reaf aud family Of Corvallis
are At fhis resort for their summer ON