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Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1922-02-10
|. F. HISER DIES WE'D
NESDAY, FEBRUARY 9th

|. F. Hiser passed away at his home
on Mill Creek, near this city, Wed
nesday morning, February Sth, death
being caused by hemorrhege of the
brain. Mr.. Hiser has been in poor
health the past couple Of months and
has been confined to his bed for sew
eral weeks. He seemed 10 be gaining
until about a week ago when he took
a relapse, and passed away Wednes-
day.
Mr.. Hiser has been resident of
Lincoln County the past twenty-five
years, and was one of our most highly
respected citizens. He was a kind
and loving husband and father, and
good neighbor being honest and in
dustrious. He was a member OF the
Woodmen of the Word and carried
$1,000 life insurance in this order.
Isaac F. Hiser was born at Port
land, Jay County, Indiana, on Novem-
ber %, 1850, and died at Toledo, Lin
coin County, Oregon, February Stu,
1922, aged 61 years, two months and
Is days. When young man he
moved to Nebraska where he made his
home for a number Of years. He was
united in marriage with Mary c. ia
coba and to this union three children
were born, Ina, Agness and Cora. al
OF whom are now living. The family
moved to Oregon % years ago and Mr..
Hiser always liked the mild climate
of this state.
Deceased is survived by the wife
and three daughters, Mrs. Ina Sturde-
want, and Agness, of this place, and
Mrs. Joseph Windred of Lyle, Wash.
Funeral services will be held at the
Bateman Undertaking Parlcrs tomor'
row morning at eleven o'clock.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1922-02-10
SOUTH BEACH

Miss Margaret Ewing came home
Thursday noon to visit her parents.
She returned to Toledo Sunday.
Mr. and Mrs. Howe from Newport
have moved in the Omlid house.
Miss Walker of Waldport will finish
the term Of school at South Beach.
Howard Peterson returned home
from Newport, where he has been
working. He will work here on the
railroad.
A. H. Phelps of Ona passed thru
South Beach on his way home from
Toledo.
Mercene Felton, is still improving
slowly.
A. H. Akerson has sold all of his
horses at Pacific View to a party at
Siletz. .ni.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1922-02-10
AT THE "MOVlES'

TONIGHT ONLY--The beautiful
Clara Himball Young in 1.-THE FOR
BlDDEN WOMAN" also comedy ana
educational film. Music by Bi-Ho-
Mar Orchestra, Of Newport---a pro-
gram you will enjoy. See posters
and c3me.--4o cents and 20 cents.
SATURDAY-SUNDAY-"THE LIT
TILE MINISTER" with Betty Comp
son In the lead, First run In Portland
at Columbia Theatre three weeks ago
return engagement last week.) This
Is the James W. Barries play made
famous by Maude Adams. An excep.
tionaI picture. Also comedy. 35c-15c.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1922-02-10
ROCK CREEK

]. M. Reeder left for Toledo Sunday
where he will serve on the jury.
Otto Blosser is back from Aurora
where he has been for some time.
G. E. Wilson has put in switch
connecting the Rock Creek telephone
line with the Eddyviile line, and from
there we can get connections with the
Bell line. The Rock Creek line has
been in use little over a year and
we can get service also from the
Orton and Nashville lines. The main
trouble seems to be that everyone is
anxious to use the line, but when ii
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1922-02-10
SlLETZ

Joe w. Gay whose death occurred at
the home of his daughter, Mrs. J. L.
Goodell Of Siletz, Oregon, February
7th, 1922 at 2:15 P. NJ, was born in
Yamhill near Wheatland, December
22nd, 1888. Aged at death S8 years,
month and IS days. He volunteered
and served six years as a soldier and
eXpressman in the Indian wars of Ore
gon and Washington in 1854. He was
present when the Steptoes Company
was nearly all massacred at Stepto
Butte near The DaIles. He was the
last survivor Of that Company. His
father, George Gay, one of the num-
ber who voted at Champoeg, May 2,
1S43 for "a divide" a resolution got
ten up by a committee to establish
a government. On the vote to adopt
this resolution, Joe Meek yelled out
that all in favor of adopting Of the
Joe Meek's side for the resolution
and SO against it. This settled the
question and all this vast territory
of Oregon fell to the United States.
Joe Gays father voted for this and
his name is carried on the monument
at Champoeg. Joe Gay was well ac-
Quainted with many OF the leading
men Of Oregon, among them Joseph
Meek, DR.. Mclaughlin, Gov. Aber.
Neatly, Col. Neswith, General Lane,
F. Matthew and many others. Joe
Gay was well known all over Oregon
and he figured prominently in some
Of the most important affairs Of the
state. He is survived by two sons. D.
w, who lives in Portland and Char
les who lives in Washington one sis
ter, AIDA Dent, who lives at Hope
well, Oregon; one brother, William,
\. mo lives in Washington; and one
laughter, Mrs. j. l.. Goodell who
lives at Siletz. The Funeral was held
at the home of Mr. Goodell, conduct
ed by Rev. C. W. Pogue, pastor of the
NJ. L. Church. The interment took
place al the Riverside cemetery.
The Indians had big dance at the
Recreation Hall Wednesday evening
February Sth, Celebrating the DAVIS
Act, giviLg the Indians their .and in
severalty. Il is the Fourth of July for
the Indian people and is celebrated
every year Good order prevailed
and a good time was had by all pres
ent.
Andrew Porter the superintendent
of the Market Roads thinks bridges
will be replaced-that it depends on
whether we can get any money to dc
it with. He thinks to vote bond al
the primary election will be the best
way to get the money. Mr.. Porter
thinks the bridges will not cost neal
as much as they estimated. He is
of the belief that we can get along
with less expensive bridges and have
just as good service.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1922-02-10
LIBERTY THEATRE
TO OPEN SOON

Jack Edmunds, owner of the motion
picture equipment Of the Liberty
Theatre in this city is making ar
rangements to again open this theatre
for business. 1t is expected to have
same operating by about the middle Of
March. Henry V. Wolf will be In
charge of the business, Mr.. Edmunds
residing in San Francisco, Mr.. Wolf
is, we are informed, an old hand at
the game having formerly operated
two movie theatres at Roseburg.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1922-02-10
FREE-FREE-FREE

Through the Bateman Furniture
Co. Of this city you are given an op-
portunity Of securing one of those
fine Lang Ranges free.
Remember chances On this range
are absolutely FREE.
Call at Batemans' Furniture Store
and ask for your ticket.i
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1922-02-10
SCAFFOLDINC BLOWS DOWN

The sca.tfolding erected for the
building Of the huge burner ut Tho
Pacific Spruce Co. mill, blew down
during the high wind about midnight
Monday night. Considerable Of the
steel framework had been erected,
and this fell with .he scaffolding,
badly bending the irons. The collaps-
Ing of this structure will entail a loss
Of several hundred dollars.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1922-02-10
YOU BETCHER I'm A COIN
TO YOU8ETCHERLAND

You Betcher I'm Coin to
YOUBETCHERLAN Words and
music by NJ. d. Miller and b. M,
Plant, is copyrighted in the name of
the Yaquina Music Co. of Toledo, Ore
gon, Miller and Plant being the own
ers of same. They are having the
song published along with their waltz
song emitted For Just We Two" and
both songs will be on sale in the near
future.
"The world has sung Of Dixie Land
why should it not sing of "Youbetch-
erland"."
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1922-02-10
CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
HOLDS LIVE MEETING

The Toledo Chamber of Commerce
held real jazzy meeting at their club
rooms in this city last evening. Much
credit is due President Patterson for
the liberal seasoning OF pep which he
injected into the proceedings. The
new song, "Youbetcherland," compos-
ed by Messrs. Plant and Miller, was
played by the orchestra and sang by
Mrs. Davis and Messrs. Geer and Dan
les, and certainly made hit with
the audience.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1922-02-10

comes to keeping it in repair very
few are willing to do their part.
Mrs. l.. M. Donkel, Miss Helen
Reeder, and Mr.. Luthso have been
suffering with the tooth ache this
week.
DR.. Carey visited at 'Ch. ,mberlains
Saturday and Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Howard Southwe.l
visited at Niemi's Sunday.
Bert Hayes is the first farmer in
this section to commence spring plow-
ing.
Mr.. and Mrs. Chas. Blosser visited
at Horsfalls Sunday.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1922-02-10
CATHOLIC CHURCH

Siletg: Next Sunday, Feb. the 18th
School at $3.50 o'clock; mass
and sermon at 10 o'clock; meeting Of
the ladies after service.
Toledo, next Monday, Feb the 18th
Mass and sermon at $50 o'clock.
Father Vollebregt.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1922-02-10
NOTICE

The ladies of the Civic Club will
entertain at the Chamber Of Com
merce, Wednesday afternoon, Feb
ruary 18th. The ladies' of Toledo are
invited to come and bring friend.
Tea and cake.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1922-02-10

TOLEDO LODGE NO. 1903, |. o. o. F.
meets every Wednesday evening.
Visiting Brothers always Welcome.
Feb. is, 1S22-Desree to confer.
Carl Gildersieeve, Secretary.
L. 3. WiswclI, N. c.,
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1922-02-10

Somebody will make easy money S.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1922-02-10

Guess Again IS!
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1922-02-10

L. 3. WiswelI, N. G.,
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1922-02-10
Somebody will make easy money $5

C. w. James.
The Alaska daily empire., 1922-07-19
MANY PARTIES
 ARE SEARCHING
 FOR LOST MAN
Searchers Are Out from Eagle, Fairbanks and Cir
 cle Looking for Prest.
TOOK CHANGE BY FLYING DIRECT TO FAIRBANKS
Believed that if Aviator Is Not Injured He Will
 Make His Way Out.

FAIRBANKS, July 19.-With three searching parties out looking for Aviator C. O. Prest, who left Eagle for Fairbanks last Sunday morning at o'clock and has not been seen since, this section of Alaska is anx- iousIy awaiting for news of any kind.
 One party has left here, another from Eagle and the third from Circle.
 The news from Eagle is that Prest had a gun and fishing tackle and if he landed without injury it is be- iieved he will work his way to civil ization. There is plenty of fish, game and berries in this section at the present time.ssss
 Fairbanks 10 almost shocked that citizens may have possibly been in- strumentaI in causing Prest's disap- pearance and possible death. Ad- vices from Eagle Is that he started on the direct route so as not to dis appoint the citizens here to arrive on Sunday.
The Alaska daily empire., 1922-07-19
CANDY KINGS OF NORTHWEST
 ARRIVE HERE
l60 Members of Convention in Juneau Spend Day
 Sightseeing-Celebration

Marking the climax of the first floating convention, the Western Ccnfectioners' Association docked here at noon today amid the blaring of the Commercial Clubs band, the shrieking of boat sirens and the cheers of those aboard.
 One hundred and sixty odd mem bers of the party were this after noon the guests. of Juneau, and will this evening be treated to a replica of the early Dawson days, feature which they have looked forward to since the start of this excursion. A reception at the Governors mansion proccdes this, and during the after noon rides to the glacier CT grips to the Alaska-Juneau mine took up the interests of the city's guests.
 Welcomed by Gov. Bone.
 Immediately after tying up of the Spokane, the boat was boarded by the Governors party and he well comed the conventioners to the Ter ritory, after Mayor R. E. Robertson had outlined the general program of the day. Walter c. Hughes, secre- ftary of the National Confectioners' Association. responded to these a1- dresses and assured Governor Bone that sixteen states of the Union are going 10 have a changed idea or Alaska as the result of this eXcur- aioH-conyenticn.
 The Governors welcome was warm and hearty and both he and Mayor Robertson were enthusiastically cheered by the candy men. In his brief talk, Governor Bone gave a few interesting facts about Alaska, call ing attention to the fact that it was purchased for $7,200,000 and up to the present time has added more than S1 900, 100000 to the nations wealth. He spoke of the lack of knowledge, generally, in the States about the Territory. and said he hoped that the conventioners would be able to re- flute the iceberg and polar bear" theory when they returned to their homes.
 After a short sightseeing stop at
The Alaska daily empire., 1922-07-19

 . BERLIN. July 19.-"The accused has appealed his case to higher courts!"
 With this announcement of the Pre- siding Judge in the court room when the trial of Carl Grossmann was called off. and the case of the Ger man Landru" came to an end.
 Grossman. whom the German police char acterized as the greatest vam- pire" in criminal history Of the world. ended his life by hanging hims If in his cell. Grossmann tore the sheet of his cot into stripe, wc.tc1 them and twisted them into a rorn He covered the peephole of the cell door with newspapers and thca hanged himself on the nail
The Alaska daily empire., 1922-07-19
MERCHANTS HEAR CREDIT BUREAU IDEA EXPLAINED
Robertson Gives Plans in De- tail Committee Is Ap-
 pointed for Conference.

A representative gathering Of tative initial steps to organize a credit association following a talk by R. T. Robertson. representing the United Creditors Association, on and a general discussion by busi- nessmen of the plan suggested. Sen timent among those present at the City Hall last night was apparently favorable to forming a local bureau.
 The meeting was called by W. G. Johnson. Acting President of the Ju- neau Commercial Association, who presided. MT. Johnson said today, however. that it is not part of the plan to create a credit bureau as branch of the Association and if one is created it will be an entirely distinct organization.
 Is Cooperative Bureau.
 MT. Robertson said that the United Creditors Association is pure ly for purposes of collection and sale of accounts. The credit bureau, if organized. he said, would be op- erated by local merchants in CO., operation with each other and with bureaus in other Alaska towns and cities and in the States He said hat his services are offered gratis to assist the local business men @tart their own bureau. his only benefit being in the further experi- ence and Knowledge gained by him After a discussion of the proposi- lion. q committee composed of liar ley Turner. B. A. Rosselle and w, J.. Reck was appointed to confer with MT. Robertson and local business men and instructed to call another
The Alaska daily empire., 1922-07-19
HAD ENGINE TROUBLE (SpeciaI to Empire.(

EAGLE, Alaska, July 19.-Aviator Prest left here last Sunday morning at o'clock for Fairbanks. Prest intended going up the 70-mile River, across to the head of Charley River and dcwn the Salcha River to the Torapa River.
 Coming from Dawson. Prest had to lard three times on account of engine trouble. and when he left here he was doubtful of his engine.
 All attemrts to persuade Prest to travel via Circle. he answered by saving:
 "Fai:hanks expNc.s &c on Sunday and I will take the direct route so as rot to disappoint thcm.'
 Prast only had a few apples for
The Alaska daily empire., 1922-07-19
GOVERNOR FOR OHIO CAUSING
 SPECULATION
Nine Candidates Are After Republican Nomination
 Four Democrats.

COLUMBUS. Ohio. July 19,-(By the Associated Press Particular at tention in connection with the Ohio primaries August 8 ccntcrs on the Republican nomination for governor. The Democratic contest for governor and the Republican nomination for United States senator also are de- veloping sharp campaigns.
 There arc nine candidates for the Republican gubernatorial nomination, and four arc contesting for the Demo- cratic nomination, although one may be ruled out on a technicality. Four are in tho race for the Republican senatorial nomination. For the Demo cratic senatorial nomination. Senator Atlee Pomcrenc is opposed by former
 tContinued On fase Two.i
The Alaska daily empire., 1922-07-19
SKAGWAY MAN IS KILLED BY
 U. s. GUARD AT FORT SEWARD
Three Large Parties Searching for Aviator Pres
Woman Pacifst May Reveal
 Imperial Secrets

VIENNA, July 19-Countess Hetta Traubcrg, the German pacifist, who was interned by the Germans during the late war because she condemned subma- rine warfare; the deportation of Belgian and French women and children, and the treatment of Allied prisoners, has been ex- pelled from Germany because she still persists in her peace propaganda.
 She is at present in Vienna, where she is compiling a book, deriving much of her material From the archives of Vienna. She is said to have secured war letters exchanged between the Emperor of Russia, Emperor William of Germany and the Austrian Emperor Francis Jo- seph.
The Alaska daily empire., 1922-07-19
Murderess Appears to Be
 Calm When Before Court

IGS ANTILLES. July 19.-Mrs. Clare Phillips was arrested late yes terd " afternoon on the charge of mur lering Mrs. Alberta Meadows, widow. aged P years. She was given urtl tomorrow to plead.
 Ms Phillips. who is alleged to ha~o sla,n Mrs. Meadows because of jeaf.~v over her husband. A. l.. Ph.ll'rs. was entirely composed and her faee was expressionless. A huge crewd thronged the court room.
The Alaska daily empire., 1922-07-19

AUSTIN. Tex, July 19-A. L. George. who died d year ago as the ward of relief organization after he had served nearly 40 years in prison on d murder charge. received post humous absolution here with the publication of letter purpor;ing to be lost confession of the crime for which George served.
 George was convicted after the killing of Ed konerick. in Hottentot. Texas, in 1884 He went to prison protesting his innocence, but he served his full term. and came out a
The Alaska daily empire., 1922-07-19
EXPLOSION ON BATTLESH|P IN
 PUGET SOUND
Serious Accident to Battleship New York-Seamen Ren-
 dered Unconscious.

PORT ANGELES. Wash, July 19. One seaman was badly scalpef and 12 were rendered unconscious by the explosion of a boiler aboard the battleship New York late yesterday afternoon.
 The New York was returning with the Pacific Fleet from maneuvers when the explosion took place.
 The steering apparatus of the New York was put out of commission by the explosion and the battleship turned sharply to starboard nearly running down a destroyer.
The Alaska daily empire., 1922-07-19
Innocent Texan Dies After Being Imprisoned 40 Years

little more than year ago. old ana broken in health.
 George stopped at a secluded hotel guarding satchel. which he said carried papers proving another man 'iilied kolerick He was waiting. he said. to show the letter to the Texas Legislature Te fell i'll. and charity organization took him to hospital. When he died his body end satchel were sent to Tennessee for burial.
 The letter found was da'Nd HallS- vile Texas. June 20. 1saa aud signed I'll M Sharp" II said sharp killed Konerick after quarrel
The Alaska daily empire., 1922-07-19
German Landru Cheats;E ;Ends Life Before Trial Started

where the bread bag always is hanged for the prisoners.
 Grossman was charged with the murder of more than score of wo- men. The most of his victims he tortured to death, police say.
 PARIS. July 19.-The little two cylinder. 20-year-old motor truck in which Henry Landru, the Blue beard of Gambais." executed last February. took his 10 women victims riding. and in which he later Hauled coal to burn their bodies, was sold at auction by the authorities 10 a Paris plumber. Tho buyer ran the price up from 30 francsc to l.00S francs because he wanted the car as a souvenir.
The Alaska daily empire., 1922-07-19
Labor Appeals For Support
 For Shopmen

WASHINGTON, July 19.-The Executive Council of the Ameri- can Federation of Labor today issued an appeal to all workers everywhere to support railway workers in efforts to secure a just settlement in the shop trades dispute"
 The appeal asked all workers to do everything possible to maintain order.
The Alaska daily empire., 1922-07-19

WASHINGTON. July 19.-Gover- nors of 28 coal producing states were called upon last night by President Harding to second his invitation to the miners and operators to resume coal operations. The invitation asks the Governors to give the miners and operators assurance that order would be maintained and protection afforded all lawful endeavors."
 It was made clear that Governors were to use National Guards for pro- tection and Federal troops or Fed eralized guardsmen only would be used where state authorities fail to maintain order.
 The coal operators are expected to ask the Governors of the various states for sufficient men to properly guard their properties.
The Alaska daily empire., 1922-07-19
WILL NOT COOPERATE

RALEIGH. N C., July 19.-Goyer- nor Morrison telegraphed President Harding this forenoon in effect that he would not cooperate with Fed eral troops in protecting the mines re-opened by the operators. This was the Governors response to Harding S invitation
 Governor Morrison said it would be in vain for him to ask the miners to return to work and he would not
The Alaska daily empire., 1922-07-19
JUDD MATHEWS IS KILLED AT
 FORT SEWARD
Is Shot Down by Military Guard When Attempting
 to Make His Escape.
CLAIM MADE SLAIN MAN PEDDLING MOONSHINE
Dead Man We'll Known in Southeastern Alaska
 Brothers in Juneau.
Special to The Empire. !

kopeCldl to ne GMplTc.)
 HAYNES, Alaska, July 19.-Judd Mathews, of Skagway, was shot and killed by guard at Fort Wm. H. Seward last night as he was trying to escape when being taken to the guard house.
 It is claimed Mathews was ped ding 'moonshine" at the Fort.
 ACCUSED OF B0oTLEGGING.
 SKAGWAY, July l9.-(Special to The Empire from Alaskan) Judd Mathews, of Skagway, a half breed. well known in this section, is al- leged to have been accused of boot. logging. He was refused admission to the reservation at Fort Wm. H. Seward but was caught after . dance on the grounds. Mathews was arrested and then attempted to escape. He was warned by the guard but he ran and was shot Mathews was hit in the back and killed almost instantly.
 Booze was found on his person and also on his gasboat.
 It is reported here Mathews was married to Mae Fairfield several days ago.
 We'll Known Alaskan Boy.
 Judd Mathews, shot at Fort Wm. H. Seward, is well known in this section of Alaska He Is a Skagway man, about 30 years of age having resided there since the early Klon- dike days. His mother and father are still residents of Skagway.
 Four brothers are residing in Ju- neau all working at the Alaska Juneau mine, George. John. Doc" and Cliff
 Judd Mathews was visiting in Juneau during the celebration Of the Fourth He has been operating gasboats and also longshoring at Skagway.
 One married brother lives at Dyea where he has a homestead.
 Commenting on the tragedy. William Ferro. of the Marshais office said:
 Judd Mathews was powerful man and perhaps the guards at Fort Vim. H. Seward took no chances when he attempted to escape and shot. l knew the man when he was a little shaver at Skagway where he has lived since '9S to the best or my knowledge Mathews was well liked"
 A cablegram was received by U. $. Marshal George D. Beaumont from Deputy Sheldon at Haines in which the following report was given o1 tContinued on fage Two1