Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1921-04-15
SILETZ

Saturday, Commissioner Dunn and
Andrew Porter, surveyor, were at ST.
letz looking after road matters with
view OF commencing road work Road
Supervisor Lutey and Engineer Super
visor Marvin, on road construction,
were at Siletz Saturday, looking over,
and oiling up the County machinery
now slowed in the County she'd Worn
would have commenced on the Siletz-
Toledo road Monday had it not been
for the rain. The work will be pushed
with vigor when 1t commences. Ed.
Stanton has charge Of the tractor and
he is also a practical road builder. 1t
is the intention of Mr. Marvin to pu:
the road in travelling condition as soon
as possible and will commence putting
gravel on the road as soon as the
weather will permit.
Rex Crawford has bought the large
shed in front Of Hall Brothers sore
and has fitted It up for a garage This
is much needed Improvement. Here,
tofore people coming in here had no
place to put their cars.
During the good weather the farmers
were very busy plowing and putting In
their crops and gardens. The ground
has been in excellent condition for
plowing. The acreage this year sowed
to grain and griss will be much larger
than ever before because of the larger
number of farmers that have bought
and leased farms at Siletz. When our
marketing roads are completed Siletz
will be large producer of dairy, fruits,
vegetable and grain products. In this
garden spot Of the county, nature has
been lavish in supplying the condi.
tions that makes 1t easy to get a living
and make a home. In obeying the
Divine Injunction in the sweat Of the
brow you shall have bread to eat even
luxuries and long life.
Saturday evening a calico dance was
given at the Recreation Hall. The
dresses were made plain without any
frills. something like our grondmoth.
'ers used to wear covering the body
from the neck to the ankles. l. looked
real modest. The Orion Orchestra
furnished the music. A midnight
lunch was served and all report as
having a good time.
A couple Of high school boys thought
they had advanced far enough in their
school to do about as they pleased
tina. Is the boys believed they had, but
the school board met and investigated
the matter and the charges against
these young gentlemen (save the
mark were so serious that they were
expelled from the school for the re
mainder of the school year. 1t don't
pay to make a bad record In the school
John Rooth and seven children came
all the way from Bear Creek, Mont
to make their home at Siletz. They
are an interesting group of children
The youngest two and the oldest four
teen years old, all girls. The mother
did not come. She may come later
Mr. Rooth expected to buy a place
near Taft but it did not suit him. He
still wants to buy farm in Siletz He
with the children are now staying al
Mr. Pompel's. At frs. they stayed al
the Hotel King. They are Finnish
people and well to do.
1t has been arranged with Prof. j
B. Horner of the o. A. c. to deliver
his celebrated lecture on his travels
in the Holy Land before the Commun
ity Club at the public school building
Saturday evening, April 30th. He will
also exhibi; pictures taken by himself
in Egypt, Palestine and other impor.
ant places. Prof. Horner has state
wide reputation as lecturer and goot
speaker.
Born to Mr.. and Mrs. Elmer Deeti
April Sth, ten pound baby girl This
makes a pair of two interesting little
girls. The oldest is about two and &
half years old This will bring sun
shine to this home that nothing els'
would.
Mr.. and Mrs. Roy Chandler have
gone to Portland again to consult