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Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1922-12-21
POSTOFFiCE BUSY PLACE
DURING HOLIDAY RUSH

II there's one guy in Toledo having
continual mess of grief these days
that guy is Postmaster ]. j. Gather
and his crew, consisting of himself,
Mrs. Gather and their son, Terrence.
Not only have mails been extremely
heavy for the past several weeks but.
to make matters worse, the train is
getting habit of being late during the
Holiday rush of traffic. We happened
to be ION the job" the other day when
the mail arrived at the postoffice from
the train and to our surprise the truck
was loaded with just few more than
60 large sacks, and this was all dis
tributed before the "crew" left that
night. Maybe Christmas giving is a
wonderful spirit but it means "grief
in great gobs" for the postmasters, es-
pecially in small towns, and the local
office is no exception. Morale-in
the years that are to come-do your
Christmas shopping early
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1922-12-21
ASSURANCE GIVEN
SOUTH SIDE BRIDGE
70 Be CONSTRUCTED
Judge James Returns From
Portland Meeting With Good
News for People Living on
South Side.

Judge C. w. James returned to To-
,edo Friday evening from Portland
where he attended the melting held
there last week consisting Of county
Judges and commissioners from each
county of the state. While in Portland
the Judge interviewed the State High
way board and inquired as to what
the commission was doirs towar' =
helping Lincoln County Projects.
Judge James states that he was
assured by the commissioners that
plans are nearing completion for the
construction of the contemplated
bridge across the Yaquina river at To-
ledo to the south side, bonds for which
were voted by Lincoln County voters
last spring. State Engineer McCul'
Tough is in the city now and, 1t is re-
ported, that his business here Is to
locate the site for the bridge. The
fudge was also given assurance by
the state commissioners that road
projects will be given first attention
in this county whenever weather con-
ditions permit construction work. One
road project that was especially men
toned for Immediate completion was
the road from Otter Rock to Schooner
creek.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1922-12-21
CONTINUED on page 81
EXPERT TO AID IN
INSTALLATION OF
DRAINAGE SYSTEMS
County Agent Beck Secures Earl
Price of o. A. c.. to Demon
strate Advantage of Drainage;
Services Free to Farmers.

County Agent Beck is very fortunate
in being able to secure the services
of Earl Price. drainage specialist of
the o. A. C. extension service, for
work in this county during the COM
ing spring. Mr.. Price, cooperating
with Mr.. Beck, will lay out drainage
systems insofar as his time permits
for those people who are actually
ready to go ahead with the construc
tion of their drain, using the places
on which he works as drainage DEM
onstration farm.
Any person in the county who is
intending to drain piece of his farm
either by tile or open ditch, and is not
sure just how he should do 1t would
do well to get in touch with Mr.. Beck
and ask him to reserve time On Mr..
Prices schedule. These services are
absolutely free and It Is hoped that
some good work can be done. =
Mr.. Price will! also advise anyone
on the construction Of Septic tanks
both as to location, construction and
layout of general equipment. Many
people let the supposed cost Of septic
tank stand in their way Of installation.
A septic tank, however, can be con-
structed very cheaply. Many have
been constructed for around $25 for
an average family. If you are inter
ested, drop a line to the county agent.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1922-12-21
0LD.T|MER HERE
AFTER ABSENCE OF
SEVERAL YEARS
Dudley Perkins of San Ysido,
Calf, "Disappointed' Because
OF Unfamiliar Faces and
Changes in "Old Home Town"

Dudley Perkins of San Ysido, Calf.
Is here this week visiting old time
friends. Mr.. Perkins is one of the
"oldest" old-timers of Lincoln county.
He has been absent from this section
for a period Of ten years and was
somewhat disappointed to find that so
many changes had taken place. His
main disappointment, however, was
that many Of his old friends have
either passed away or moved to other
sections. when / reached Albany
and the Toledo train came in looked
eagerly for familiar faces" Mr.. Per-
kIns stated, "Dut 1 could not find ii
soul that l knew-all were strangers.
When l reached Corvallis ! thought
sure would see someone I knew. but
again was disappointed. When |
reached the station at Toledo l most
certainly expected to see some of the
"old boys" down to see the train com.
in. l got off the train and wandered
in the crowd but found was strang.
er in strange land. However, have
met many Of my friends since look
ing around, including John here, ire
fering to John McCluskey who accom-
panied him to the Leader office) and
1t is hard for me to say how much I
am enjoying our "reminiscences of days
gone by"
Mr.. Perkins was one of the first
settlers in Lincoln county and the
greater part of his life was spent here.
Although having reached ripe" age
in life Mr.. Perkins has the appearance
Of man Of about middle age. and
seems to be enjoying perfect health.
he was "shivering in his
boots" when he called at the Leader
office, due to the cold weather OF the
fore part Of the week.
Mr.. Perkins will spend Christmas
with his niece. Mrs. T. ]. Collins, who
is spending the winter at Newport.
Before returning to his home in Cali
fornia he will visit a brother, A. ].
Perkins at Aberdeen, Wash.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1922-12-21
BASKETBALL SEASON
WILL OPEN SOON
AFTER JANUARY 1st

The Toledo High School basketball
season will open Immediately after.
the opening of school following the
Christmas vacation according to Sup
erintendent Shave. Considerable en-
thusiasm is being manifested among
the students both boys and girls,
many attempting to make the teams.
One evening last week 26 girls turned
out for practice while there are IL
boys attempting to make the first
team.
The local athletic assn. Is includ-
ed in the 9th division which includes
Lincoln, Lane, Linn and Benton coun-
ties. Arrangements are now Delng
made to schedule games with teams in
these counties in hopes of having To-
ledo high school represented at state
finals to be played next spring at
Salem. Mr.. Fred Chamberlaine Will
coach the boys teams.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1922-12-21
TEACHERS ARE TAKING
EXAMINATIONS THIS WEEK

Nineteen teachers of Lincoln county
are taking advantage Of the teachers
examinations that are being conduct
ed by Superintendent Coin this weee
They are as follows.
William Parsons, Waldport; Bessie
Weddle. Yaquina: Mrs. Pauline Wal
lace, Elk City; Della Blomberg, Rose
Lodge; Alta Lewis, Toledo Meta
Phelps, Ona; Mrs. Ethel Tindall, To-
ledo; Mrs. Jessie Colvin, Siletz; Laila
Ojala, Siletz; Mrs. Alma Glaser, Sill
etz; g. Frank G'aser, Siletz: Florence
Derrick, Toledo; Margaret Ewing To-
ledo; Thelma Niemi, Siletz; Jean
Pulliam, Toledo; Jane Hines, New.
port; r. H. Howell, Toledo; Nellie Up
dixie, Toledo; Mabel Simpson, Toledo.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1922-12-21
COUNCIL ADOPTS BUDGET;
ALLOWS PAVING CONTRACT

At it's regular meeting Monday even.
ing, at which several taxpayers were
present to hear the published budget
discussed the city dads adopted same
without objection. The vote was unani-
nous. The opening of bids for the
paving of Hill street starting from the
north side of Fifth street to tn state
highway was awarded to the w. d.
Andrews Construction Co. Of Portland.
This bid was the only one offered. The
bid was $3.50 per So. yd. of concrete;
$1.00 for excavation and 60c per
leniel foot for installation of curb. Mr..
Andrews came before the council and
told of necessity of delaying present
paving operations due to weather con-
ditions. No action was taken in the
matter by the council.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1922-12-21

The following excerpts were taken
from speech by Senator William E.
BOrah of Idaho, delivered in the SEN
ate chamber at Washington, D. c., in
answer to M. Clemenceau, famous
war premier of France, who visited
this country recently and delivered
many speeches In eastern states, urg-
ing this country to aid in threshing
out the critical situations that are
facing the countries of the old world:
1t is pretty serious charge, Mr..
President, for a guest-although we
are very glad to have him hereto
say to the country which he is visit
ing that the fearful misery and un.
speakable conditions which now OBJ
tain In Europe are the direct result
of the dishonorable policy of our coun-
try, because our action could not be
honorable upon the basis upon which
it is presented to us. We did not
leave at time when we were not
permitted to leave, with all due re-
spect to the view Of the Senator from
Nebraska (Mr. Hitchcock), and I am
perfectly satisfied that the present
conditions in Europe do not arise by
reason Of our act. I think the state
ment made by M. Clemenceau is as
unfounded as It is ungrateful.
The United States went to Europe
to participate in war for which in
the first instance the United States
was in no sense responsible, a war
which grew out of the system and
policies which had prevailed In Europe
particularly for the last 26 years, q
direct result Of the policies which OBJ
tanned there. Tho war came as q No.
suit Of those policies, and It progress.
ed to such point that the American
people took part in It. It Is pretty
well conceded that BY reason OF their
participation they assured victory to
the Allies. We sacrificed hundreds
and thousands Of American soldiers.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1922-12-21

We contribl ted a vast amount of
money. We were certainly dominat-
ing factor in the determination Of the
war upon the part of the Allies. We
came home without asking repara.
tions, damages, territory, compensa-
ton, or anything else OF that nature
or kind. Having won the victory or
made victory possible, having expend-
ed vast sums of money and sacrificed
thousands Of lives, and having left all
damages and vast territories to our
Allies, we are now told we abandoned
our Allies in dishonorable fashion.
The fourth proposition which seems
to be clear from Mr.. Clemenceau's
speech Is that we should now guaran.
tee the boundaries Of France; that We
should undoubtedly go there with our
Army, with our men, with our military
force: In other words. that we should
give a guaranty, which guaranty
would necessarily have to be backed
up by military force under the pres
ent policies of France.
The fifth proposition which M. Glenn
enceau submitted to us was that the
Monroe doctrine is obsolete; that 1t
was very good doctrine for the cOun-
try when 1t was young, but-to use
his expression-the doctrine of
child or the policy Of child is not the
correct doctrine or policy for mature
man. 4,
We are advised, therefore, that this
policy, which is purely an American
policy, distinctly an individual policy,
so far as the Nation Is concerned, and
one which has been very highly priced
BY the people Of the United States.
and which, in my judgment, Is still a
cherished policy, is now obsolete--an
interesting suggestion.
The sixth proposition which M. Gle.
menceau seems to make clear ID that
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Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1922-12-21
AMERICAN LEGION
ELECTS OFFICERS
!. FOR COMING YEAR
Local Veterans Organization
Has BYighr Prospects for Com
ing Year; Program of Ameri-
oanism Planned; Big Dance
Saturday.

The American Legion elected the
following officers for the ensuing
year at its meeting held in the dug
out" last Thursday evening: Command
er, W. Henry Campbell. vice comman-
der, B. F. Updike; adiutant, Edward
+. Stocker; finance officer, G. B. Me-
Ciuskey; sergeant at arms, Fred Hos
tier; historian, w X. Patterson: chair
man committee Americanism g. educa.
tion, w. K. Patterson; entertainment,
Clarence Ofstadahl.
The meeting Thursday was more or
less of celebration of "the burning
OF the mortgage" the finance officer
reporting that the notes at the bank
had been paid and only the stock GER
tificates of about $3.50 remained IN
paid. 1t is the desire OF the post to
pay these off before November II, next
and they will strive to that end. After
this is accomplished the earnings of
the 'dugout' will be used in commun-
ity work.
Alden Abbey Post has taken up a
program of Americanism and educa-
ton by the election Of w. X. Patterson
as chairman. He will assist and in
struct any person in taking out their
first or second citizenship papers.
The dance scheduled for the Xmas
night, December 25th, has been chang
ed to Saturday evening, December 23,
for the reason that several members
of the orchestra are going outside for
the holidays, but this will not inter
fere with the masquerade ball to be
given New Years Night
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1922-12-21
: old Time SONGS"
TO FEATURE IN FIRST
lYCEUM SHOW HERE
The Ralston-Frosh Entertainers
First Number of Series, Will
Garry Hearers Back to DAYS
of Sixties"

This company has departed CON-
,pletely from the hackneyed form of
concert programs, going back half
century for their Inspiration They
say THE old songs are best" and their
program goes a long way toward pro.
wing 1t. Dressed in the costumes of
half century ago singing the songs
and telling the stories of the old
South, these three charming young lad
les have been achieving real success
at every appearance. Both as vocal
lists and instrumentlists, all the men,
bers show marked talent and ability.
There is variety in their offerings,
including vocal and instrumental solos,
duets, costumed songs, sketches and
readings. Whatever you may like in
music or entertainment, you will be
sure to find something in this program
to charm and delight you.
The young ladies' are Misses Eliza
beth and Kathryn Ralston, and Miss
Miriam Frosh---artists on Gallo. piano
and violin respectively. In addition
the Ralston sisters are gifted vocalists,
and Miss Kathryn is a dramatic read.
er or marked ability. :,
The first half of their program is
strictly modern in both music and
costuming. Following a brief intermis-
sion, the young ladies' take their audi
ences back to the days OF the sixties
and uncover world of delightful old
time music. >.
One striking reason for the pheno-
menal success Of this company during
the past two seasons is that benin
the dramatic and musical "clevernesa"
of this popular trio there lies a back
ground OF real artistry. This enter
tainment will show at tho Liberty tho
atre on Tuesday evening, December "a
The proceeds of these courses win
be donated by the management OF the
theatre to the Toledo schools and n
Is hoped that the people Of Toledo and
Lincoln county give their support to
the proposition. Each and every mum.
Der will be we'll worth the price ot
admittance. ,,
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1922-12-21
CHAMBER COMMERCE
ELECTS BOARD or
, DIRECTORS TUESDAY
Enthusiastic Meeting Brings Out
Need of More Erfort 10 De-
veiop Industries OF Lincoln
County.

AS result of the calling Of special
meeting by the officers Of the Cham
ber of Commerce for the purpose OF
amending certain sections Of the by
laws of the organization in order thai
a board of directors might be elect
ed by direct ballot instead of the pir-
mary system some rs members
attended and took part in the proceed
ings President McCiuskey anLUanced
the purpose of the meeting and read
that section of the bylaws that seems
unpopular which provides that officers
shall be elected by direct primary. By
a vote the bylaws were amended and
made to read that officers shal! be
elected by ballot.
New Directors Elected.
The president announced that four
directors were to be elected and call
ed for nominations. The following
men were nominated and elected unani
mously for terms Of years each: DR..
e H. Hall, w. Beck, 6. L. Scott, ana
G. w. Hall. G. B. McCluskey, Peter
Frederick, W. C. Burcroff and ]. B.
Booth are Old members Of the board
whose terms of office have not expir-
ed. Immediately after adjournment
President McCluskey called a meeting
of the new board to elect officers for
the ensuing term but the sense Of the
board was that little deliberation
should be had before the election and
Thursday evening, December 28. was
decided as the date for that purpose.
Accomplishments of Chamber.
President McCluskey asked the Sec
retary to recite in a brief way some
of the accomplishments OF the Cham
ber Of the past year. Mr.. Frederick
read many booster letters that had
been received during the year from all
over the United States, showing that
this county and city have been wei.
advertised as coming country. He
said that although many things had
not been done that should have been,
nevertheless, he stated, many things
have been accomplished that the
Chamber of Commerce is directly and
indirectly responsible for. Many new
farmers, Mr.. Frederick stated, have
come and located in this county due
to information given them by him as
secretary; The Toledo Development
League was organized and fund of
$4,000 raised for the erection Of more
than a score of new homes; the
Chamber Of Commerce has been re-
sponsible for certain amount OF
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1922-12-21
CHRISTMAS VACATION
WILL START FRIDAY

The Toledo public schools will. close
next Friday evening and remain clos,
ed until Tuesday morning, January 8
according to Superintendent Victor
Shave. This gives nine day vaca-
tion. Practically all the teachers live
in outside towns and they will leave
on the noon train Saturday for their
respective destinations
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1922-12-21
HARDING FOR BONUS
VETERANS ASSURED

Cincinnati, O.-Assurance that Pres
ident Harding would support bonus
for ex service men, provided a feas-
ible means of financing the bonus can
be found, was given Colonel c. r. Ror-
bes, director of the veterans bureau
at Washington before joint confer
ence OF national and state executives
of the Veterans of Foreign Wars here.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1922-12-21
J. B. HAYES RECEIVES
BEAUTIFUL ELK HEAD

]. B. Hayes of Toledo has just re-
ceived by Express an excellent speci.
men Of a big Bull Elk head and horns
from his son, who lives in Wyoming.
Mr.. Hayes killed the elk while on a
hunting trip in the famous Jackson
Hole country IN that state last Sep
tcmber. His son had the head D, ,uut.
ed tnd sent It here as a Christmas
gift to his father. r"'t-
The horns have . wide spread with
Z points on one side and eight on the
other.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1922-12-21
ERRONEOUS REPORTS OF
SICKNESS ARE REFUTED

To whom 1t may concern:
l wish to state for the benefit Of the
persons that were so unkind, and in
considerate to circulate slanderous
rumors fixing the blame on DR.. Hall
for Mrs. Swayze's unfortunate sick
ness. I most emphatical.y deny all
such roumers and positively exonerate
DR.. Hall for any of the blame in any
way, shape or form.
Mrs. Swayze and accept all the
blame for her unfortunate condition.
MR.. AND MRS. H. SWAYZE.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1922-12-21
TOLEDO STORES WILL
CLOSE ALL DAY XMAS

If you haven't purchased all your
Christmas presents and ordered the
goodies for your Christmas table yet,
you had better do so now because, To-
ledo Merchants are going to "take a
day off" Monday, Christmas Day, ac-
cording to word reaching this offIt
Wednesday.
This is as 1t should be-Everybody
should at least have vacation on
Christmas Day.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1922-12-21
YACHATS FARMERS TO
KILL CRAYDlCGERS

At the recent Farm Bureau meeting
in the Yachats community, Virgi:
Howell was elected rodent project
leader and they are now planning on
putting out complete poisoning cam
paign in their community during the
coming spring. Mr.. Howell is now
busy arranging with the county agent
for the poison and In the lining up
Of the local people for this campaign.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1922-12-21
JOINT INSTALLATION TO
BE HELD BY LOCAL ORDERS

A Joint installation Of the Masonic
and Eastern Star Orders will be held
at the Masonic hall in Toledo. Ore
gon, the evening OF December ~ at
8 o'clock. All Masons and wives are
cordially invited to attend this meet
Ing.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1922-12-21

A. M. Scott Of Chehalis WASH, ana
a pioneer Of Lincoln. county, Is here
this week visiting with his daughter.
Mrs. Savage of Silets. Mr.. Scott stat.
ed that great changes had taken place
since his residence in this section. He
was considerably enthused over the fu.
ture prospects Of the country.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1922-12-21
B0RAH ANSWERS CLEMENCEAUS
APPEAL FOR AMERICAN PARTICIPATION
IN EUR0PES EN7ANGuNG ALLIANCES

Claims Famous Tigers Mission Here Carried No Message Ex
cept That of Vengeance Punishment and Anticipated War
Not Single Ray Of Promise in Regards to Peace Hap
pness of World; Discams Statement That Men Must Be
Governed by Force.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1922-12-21

Andrew Bristlin Of Elk City was a
business visitor in the county seat
Thursday.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1922-12-21

Continued on Page 81
The gazette-times. [volume] (Heppner, Or.) 1912-1925, 1922-03-09

Wen look at me- Hook like I had
The smallpox"
"Aud I got q sriB on like a Cheshie
cat
These are some of the remarks pass
ed among the juniors and seniors last
week when they got the FIRST glimpse
Of their Individual pictures which are
70 SO in the annual But they finally
decided that guess they look just like
us SO the camera can't change them"
The March meeting Of the Patron
Teachers association was held last
Thursday evening, March .. Lawrence
Shut sang a solo. which was thorough
ly enjoyed by everyone present Ches-
ter A Lyons Of the Big Brother farm
st Lebanon gave an interesting talk
on boys and also told some Of his ex-
periences with the boys at the farm.
Following his talk collection was
taken to be used in buying sugar for
the boys at the farm.
As not enough members Of the asso-
citation were present to make a quorum
all business was postponed until the
April meeting,
Mrs, Clark. second grade teacher,
was called to Portland the first Of the
week because of the serious illness of
her mother
Last Friday noon a birthday lunch
con was given in honor Of Miss Turner.
Miss Fahy and Miss Palmateer. Daft
fodils served as a centerpiece for the
table and green candles and candle
holders were used on the large birth
day cake. The menu was salmon loaf
escalloped potatoes, pineapple salad
pineapple sherbet Spanish chocolate
The gazette-times. [volume] (Heppner, Or.) 1912-1925, 1922-03-09

cake
Talk about girls being slow! Il GER
tainly didn't take them an hour to have
their pictures taken as it did the foot
BAH team. They say they were taking
snaps for the annual, and IL time has
anything to do with it, they ought to
produce some fine ones.
The teachers reports for the month
OF February showed total enrolment
Of four hundred pupils, which is about
fifty more than at any time in prev
iouS history OF the school The per
cent Of attendance was s2.5, with II
tardy marks. One hundred and sixty
two students were neither absent nor
tardy. OF the 112 who were enrolled
in high school at the beginning OF the
term, ninety-nine are still continuing
their work.
At recent senior class meeting it
was voted to change the class flower
from red to white earnation and pastel