Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1922-04-21
SIlETZ

The Easter Sunday services were of
unusual interest. The Sunday school
attendance was over 100. The audi.
ence filled the house to capacity. The
II O'Clock sermon was preached by
Rev. c. W. Pogue, pastor, and inter.
preted in Jargon by John Williams
instead Of Archie Johnson. Mr.. vii.
liams has good use OF the Jargon and
made 1t very plain to the old Indian
people. He also made 1t plain that
no "moonshine" or wicked person
could get to heaven without forgive.
ness. At noon splendid basket
dinner was served in cafeteria style
to everybody. At O'clock p. M Rev.
John Adams explained in Jargon the
birth, crucifixion and resurrection of
Christ. This was also made very
plain to the old people.
quartette composed OF Mr.. and
Mrs. Charles Larsen, Arthur Bensell,
and Jess Daniels. song in Jargon
by Mrs. Mauric Andersen. AS this
song referred to the future state or
existence the Indian people were very
quite and attentive w.liie it was being
rendered. Mrs. Andersen knows the
preston and sentiment were brought
out so fully that 1t was no wonder
the Indians looked sad when they
thought Of their friends over there
beside the beautiful River of Life.
Duet by the Hoffman sisters was
rendered in beautiful manner These
girls have won the hearts of the peo-
pie of Siletz with their beautiful
voices.
Sang-by class OF young girls.
Solo-Vivian Larsen.
This concluded the program for the
day. A large audience was In atten-
dance.
Saturday evening some twenty or
thirty Of the friends Of Major Shep-
ard met in the Grange hail for the
purpose OF giving him a farewell
party. Mrs. Chas. Laroen acted as
mistress Of ceremonies. 1t was a
real surprise to the major. He did
not know anything Of the kind was
going on. Games, plays and prone
nades were INDUCED in until late
hour Fruit juice and cake were
served. During the past four or five
years the major has been in the In
dian service adjusting inheritance and
heirship claims HI had visited Siletz
several times and became well ac-
quainted with the people. After a
short address by Dr., Carter Major
Shepard spoke of the friendship he
had formed for the Siletz people, of
the kind Ind courteous treatment he
had received while among them. OF
the .vastness and q-eatn .ss of the
west and Of the generous Hospitality
of its people. Mr.. SheIard has been
promoted 10 the trial attorney Of the
Federal Trade commission at Wash.
ington, D. C. He lef. Mon lay morn.
ing to assume the duties Of his new
position, at much larger salary.
Miss Edith McWorkman, stenog-
cipher goes to Kslamo.th Agency
where she has accepted "a position
The Community club has secured
Prof ]. B. Horner Of the o. A. c. to
lecture and show his slides on Lands
where there are no law schools or
churches. The entertainment will be
in the government school house Fri
day evening, April 81, commencing at
8 o'clock p. m. All are invited to at
tend this lecture.
H. N. Camp, travelling auditor U. S.
Indian service, was here for two days
inspecting the books and affairs OF
this office and found everything o.
X.
He also left Monday with Major
Shepard on his official tour of inspec-
tiCn.