 JANUARY 24, 1914 Saturday Night "The Last Block House" (A 2 reel story of the pioneer days, don't fail to see these pictures.) "A Corner in Crooks" (A Vitagraph Comedy) 
Let Persey put a Watch on you. A good show at the Gem tonight. Mrs. M. E. Miller is ill, of La Grippe. C. R. Cochran is ill, of pneumonia. Supt. Seymour visited our school Thursday. Read the want ads in 5th column on page 2. Mrs. J. A. Bowman is reported on the sick list. Job printing "as you like it" at The News office. Unusually heavy rains have fallen here this week. Joe Sampson returned Monday, to his Siletz homestead. 300-sheet pencil tablet 6x8, for 10 cents, at The News office. Mrs. Sadie Tooze, of Salem, is visiting Mrs. W. R. Hinshaw. Selig invites you to visit his store. You will find his prices and goods attractive, and you are sure of a square deal. Read his ad. Mr. and Mrs. B. I. Carey were in Falls City, on business, Monday. Wm. Wooden and family moved down from Black Rock, last Saturday. Singer Sewing machines at Persey's, also needles and extras for all makes. Ira Hammond is now employed as man of all work at the Falls City hotel. Born to Mr. and Mrs. Chris Vashaw, in Dallas, Jan. 19, an 8 pound girl. If you own a house that is for rent, list it with The News, and we will find a tenant. C. L. Hopkins went to Newberg, Monday, to look after some property he owns in that city. For Sale, 2 good lots, on Pine street in block K, cultivated. Inquire at The News office. I. A. Johnson and Glenn Huntley went to Independence last Sunday, to visit friends. For Sale, a heifer calf, about 4 weeks old; also a female shoat about 4 1/2 months old. G. W. Hudson. For Sale, Team, harness, wagon, driving harness, top buggy, woodrack rock bed. Call on O. H. Hudson. Bert Dennis and family returned from Salem last Saturday, and have moved into their house. Jacob Cabe, an old-time resident of Falls City, was in town last Saturday, on his way to the Siletz. Hartung tells you in his ad what will be the styles in men's clothes this season. Read his ad on this page. M. L. Thompson is invoicing his stock of goods this week. Mrs. Thompson and Mrs. Geo. Lowe are assisting in the work. Miss Ella Robinson, of Independence, began teaching the fifth grade, Monday, taking the place of Miss Perkins, resigned. B. I. Carey has made a sale of 80 acres of his farm to A. H. Benton taking a quarter block in Newberg in the transaction. Mrs. Lee Sadler who is visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Thomas in Tacoma, will return home early in February. The first statement of the year by the Bank of Falls City shows that local financial conditions are normal and satisfactory. Lee Sadler, who has recently been engaged as minister of the Christian church for the second year, had an offer of $1500 a year by the Seattle Sand & Gravel Co., besides other offers at $1000. He considers that his duty lies in Falls City. Who got water receipt No. 117, Wed., Jan. 14, 1914? Please notify this office, so that credit may be given. Miss Minnie Orloff of Falls City visited Mr. and Mrs. D. N. Kaegl, Saturday and Sunday - Dallas Itemizer. The search for the body of Chas. Mayes, who was drowned in a stream near Rocca, several months ago, has been abandoned. Mr. and Mrs. Will Jones, of Rickreall, visited Mr. and Mrs. John Waters and Mr. and Mrs. C. J. Pugh, Friday to Sunday. For Rent, the G. W. Kendall property on Parry street; $8 per month. Will sell at $1050. Call The News office for particulars. Bert Kimber, who with Lew Crawford, is cutting wood for L. B. Murray, injured a hand on the saw, Wednesday of last week. Mrs. J. H. Flower will remove to Salem as soon as business affairs can be arranged. Miss Marguerite will make her home with Mrs. Flower. Miss Lillian Perkins has resigned her position as fifth grade teacher, and has returned to her home in Carlton. She has been ill for some time. The News will give $1.00 to any student of the Falls City school who submits the best drawing of the school house. Particulars at The News office. Attorney H. G. Strayer had been appointed justice of the peace for this district, by the County Court, to fill the unexpired term of J. H. Flower, deceased. The Jonah Lowe home is for rent at a reasonable rental. This is one of the best homes in Falls City, and immediate possession will be given. Apply at The News office. The Falls City Lumber Co. is having all the steam pipes covered with asbestos, to prevent unnecessary loss of power. It is a decidedly economical improvement. Dennis McMurry, a logger, now working for H. C. Brown, received 700 volts of electricity at the central station, Tuesday night, without further injury than a big scare. Mrs. Dr. Hellwarth returned from Portland, Wednesday. Mrs. A. A. Quick is still in the hospital there, but is getting along nicely and expects to return home in a few weeks. For sale, one acre, cultivated, fruit, berries, 6 room house insured for $1400; electric light, city water, cesspool; price $1050; all cash, or $700 cash, terms on balance. Particulars at The News office. The wind blew down several electric light poles, Wednesday afternoon, one falling across the railroad track at the Montgomery street crossing. Section foreman Walker removed the obstruction at once. M. and Chas. Norris moved here Friday of last week, from Lebanon, and will work for Young Bros., cutting cordwood. They are brothers of Henry Norris, and they are all hustling working men with families. The county high school debating league consists of Dallas, Independence, Falls City, and Monmouth. The first debates will be on March 17, with one Falls City team at home, and the other at Monmouth. A dance was given at the home of Frank De Witte, last Saturday evening, in honor of the birthday of the De Witte twins - son and daughter. About 50 guests attended. Many presents were received. A midnight supper was served. Wm. Finley, chef at the Falls City hotel, had serious trouble with his eyes from some unknown cause, Monday, and was unable to see for two days. There is some improvement now, and Bill will no doubt be all right again in a few days. Sheriff J. M. Grant was in this section Monday, rounding up jurymen for 1914. The Falls City selections are: C. R. Armstrong, J. E. Beezley, O. L. Carey, A. B. Brown, T. D. Hollowell, Willis Frink, W. B. Stevens, J. C. Talbott, Geo. M. Tice, Wm. Ellis. Mr. Burke of Portland and Mr. Biscoe of Salem were in Falls City this week, on business connected with the Building and Loan Association of Salt Lake City. A local has been organized. The business of the company is to loan money for home building purposes. A few days ago, while cutting down a tree with a crosscut saw, John Sumpter fell and his right arm was severely injured by the saw-teeth. Mrs. Sumpter was helping him, and she managed to help him to Mr. Valentine's, where first aid to the injured was applied. The wound is healing rapidly. COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS
Officials present were: Mayor Hubbard, councilmen Hollowell, Grier, Brown, Teal, Sampson, Meyer; auditor Lee, attorney Tooze, marshall Lewis. Visitors: W. F. Nichols, R. A. Titus, H. G. Strayer, N. A. Lunde, S. Ouderkirk, Z. Hinshaw, O. Aurland, A. L. Raines; also Wm. Himes of Dallas. Brown for the street committee reported that certain ditches ordered on Montgomery and Parry streets had been completed. Report accepted and ordered placed on record and filed. Teal for the water board, reported that line for additional water supply had been surveyed to Glaze creek, a distance of 4,200 feet from the reservoir. Engineer Raines further explained in detail the survey made and stated that the line, if established, would supply 600,000 gallons daily. After some discussion, the mayor ordered that the matter of increased water supply be more fully investigated by the committee. A remonstrance from Irving Matthews was read. He enumerated reasons why he should not pay for the new sidewalk recently built in front of his property at city expense, and made a proposition to the council that he would pay half the cost about (17 1/2 cents per foot) if said council would give him sufficient time. Council ordered that Mr. Matthews be invited to attend the regular council meeting of Feb. 2 for the purpose of getting together on the matter in controversy. Council ordered remonstrance overruled, and closed hearing on matter of estimated cost of sidewalk construction. The final estimate is 35 cents per foot, which amounts to 1 2/3 cents per foot for those citizens who built their own walks. A petition was received from several Montgomery street property owners, asking for a 9-foot macadam improvement on the street. Further action on the petition until next regular council meeting. If all the property owners sign the petition and waivers as to legislation it will be possible to build the street at a cost of something near 25 cents per foot. Council ordered that proceedings be instituted by which official grades may be established on all those streets included in the 1913 proposed street improvement district. Council ordered that $900 be invested in the purchase of the cities outstanding street improvement bonds as an addition to the water-bond sinking fund. Council ordered that the footbridge be repaired and opened for travel. Mayor Hubbard went home on account of illness, and T. D. Hollowell presided during the remainder of the session. Council passed ordinance No. 114, calling for a vote on amending charter sections 63 and 64, at the April election. A mass meeting will be held in March, for discussion of the proposed amendments. STEVENS-TEAL WEDDING
The bride was attired in blue satin and carried a bouquet of white carnations. The Reeder home was beautifully decorated for the occasion. An elegant wedding dinner was given the bridal party at t he home of Mr. and Mrs. F. J. Stevens at 7 o'clock p.m. After a few days of sight seeing in the city, the bridal party returned to their home in Falls City, where a reception will be given later. Alex. Stevens is the son of Mr. and Mrs. W. B. Stevens, and is a young man of excellent reputation, with many friends. Mrs. Stevens is the youngest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Teal and is a capable and energetic young woman with a host of friends. The friends of these young people, The News included, extend congratulations and good wishes, with the hope and belief that they may "live long and prosper." SIXTH GRADE NEWS
We are very sorry to lose Ruby Kendoll from our grade and hope her stay in Ballston will be pleasant. Lena Buell and Ruby Crowley have returned to school after long absence. RESOLUTIONS OF CONDOLENCE AND RESPECT
Resolved That we the members of Falls City Camp 809 W. O. W. extend our heartfelt sympathies to the bereaved wife and other relatives, and be it further resolved that a copy of these resolutions be sent to his wife Mrs. Flower, and a copy spread on the minutes of this meeting. Done at Falls City, Oregon Jan. 21, 1914. Committee: T. B. Hooker E. C. Frink Chas. Hartung DEATH OF JOHN H. FLOWER
Mr. Flower was born in the city of New York. In 1888 he moved to Sioux City, Iowa, and married Miss Marietta Corner. Five children were born to them, three boys and two girls, all now living. The present location of two of the sons is unknown; one son, Roswell, is in Washington; Mrs. Stark a married daughter, lives in Portland, Miss Marguerite lives in Salem, where she has been attending the State school for the blind. The family moved to Dayton, Oregon, about 20 years ago, and later located in Salem, where Mrs. Flower died, in 1898. In 1901 Mr. Flower and Miss Marietta Robertson were married, and for the past seven years they resided in Falls City. Mr. Flower was well informed in the law, was a practicing attorney, and had held the offices of city attorney, and justice of the peace. Mr. Flower was a man of strong character and vigorous intellect, and while he made some enemies, at the same time he had a host of friends. The remains were taken to Salem Monday afternoon, the body being accompanied to the train by members of the K. of P., I. O. O. F., and the L. O. O. M. , and other friends. R. L. Chapman was the undertaker in charge. The funeral services were held on Tuesday, at Lehnah & Clough's, and the burial was in the I. O. O. F. cemetery, in charge of Salem Encampment, I. O. O. F. CARD OF THANKS
Mrs. Marietta Flower Mrs. Bessie Stark Roswell P. Flower Miss Marguerite Flower CHURCH OF CHRIST
Every member of the congregation and others who are interested in this subject are urged to be present. Evening sermon: "The Great Physician." The sermon last Sunday evening was listened to by a large and appreciative audience. Are you doing your part to make the services a success? Christ expects every believer to do his duty. The mid-week prayer meetings are great. Why don't you attend? Strangers invited to all services. Lee Sadler, Minister. ACCIDENT TO LINEMAN
His legs are bruised and swollen, and are frightfully painful. His friends here hope he will soon recover. OLD TIME BEAUTY WASH
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