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        FEBRUARY 14, 1914

        THE GEM THEATRE NEWS
          Saturday, Feb. 14, "Tom Bueler" A stupendous production in three parts, The greatest detective story of the age.

          Now comes to our attention that great labor story of, "The Iron Master" for Thursday, Feb. 19, it is in two parts, produced by a good company, it is a story of might and right.

          Friday, Feb. 20, A good Drama and two farce comedies.

          The bill for Saturday, Feb. 21, "Saint George and the Dragon." This is a historical, mysterious, ficticious title of St. George, Chevalier de. A name assumed by James Francis Edward Stuart, the elder pretender. This picture is a picture not often seen by our people, so don't miss it.


          Let Hartung Suit you.

          A good show at the Gem tonight.

          Phone or send that item to The News.

          Read the want ads in 4th column on page 2.

          Pencil tablet, 4x6 5c, 6x8 10c, at News office.

          Job printing "as you like it" at The News office.

          If "Prune City" isn't on the sack, send it back.

          Buff Orpington Eggs for hatching. J. E. Beezley.

          The Art Club met at the home of Mrs. O. P. Driggs, last Tuesday. The club will meet at the home of Mrs. J. W. Halsey on Tuesday of next week.

          O. Elle went to Portland, Wednesday, on business.

          "Prune City" flour solves the bread making problem.

          For Sale, Cabinet Sewing machine. Call on Geo. Lowe.

          To exchange, cedar fence posts, for poultry. Phone 194.

          300 sheet pencil tablet 6x8, for 10 cents, at The News office.

          Marvin Lewis, son of Marshal Lewis, is ill, of pneumonia.

          For Sale, full blood white Orpington roosters. Phone 311.

          For Sale, Mandy Lee 140-egg Incubator. Phone black 255.

          For Sale, 2 1/3 acres, at $600; $200 cash, balance at 5% interest.

          Wanted, large or small contracts for pulling stumps. Grayum & Son.

          Chas. Cochran is able to be out, after a severe illness, of pneumonia.

          Oscar Ellis, of Dallas has been here this week, working with E. P. Brown.

          A school rally will be held in the Falls City school building, this afternoon.

          Miss Carol Houge of Monmouth, visited her aunt Mrs. Jessie Moyer over Sunday.

          I have a good 3 1/4 heavy farm wagon, to exchange for 2 3/4 or 8. R. H. Butler.

          F. A. Voget, of the Falls City Lumber Co., Salem office, was in Falls City Tuesday.

          Mrs. C. W. Lee came home from Mrs. Halsey's, Wednesday, very much improved in health.

          Mr. and Mrs. J. R. James of Dallas visited Falls City relatives and friends, last Sunday.

          Miss May Cleveland, Miss Pearl Titus, and Miss Nettie Hunter are phone opertors at central.

          You'll never know what good bread is until your wife uses the famous "Prune City" flour.

          Mrs. Mary Pollock, of Glendale, is visiting her daughters Mrs. Claud Cleveland and Mrs. T. Miller.

          The Boy Scouts held a very interesting meeting in Wagner hall, last night, for the purpose of demonstrating and explaining their work.

          Good bread is a regular thing at our house since we began using the new "Prune City" flour, says a Falls City husband.

          Marriage certificates have been issued to Henry J. Powell of Polk county, age 45, and Marrie E. Fisher, of this county, age 41. - North Plains Optimist.

          Falls Citians should help to give outsiders a good impression of their interest in education, by attending the school rally, this afternoon.

          For Sale, Eighty hens and pullets, Anconas, Buff Orpingtons and mixed breeds $75. Will sell in small lots at $1 each. J. E. Beezley.

          Miss Vica Benton came to Falls City from Newburg, last Saturday, and is at Warren Ward's awaiting the arrival of other members of the family.

          Manager Pugh gave the Boy Scouts free admission to the show, as a reward for the clean-up they gave the town that week. The boys sure did appreciate the favor.

          J. B. Tawney, of the Falls City hotel, was in Portland several days this week, John Charles was chief clerk during Mr. Tawney's absence. Mr. Tawney returned Thursday.

          The regular monthly business meeting of the Berean and Junior Berean Bible classes of the Christian church, met in the basement of the church Monday evening, Feb. 9. There were 25 adults present. The regular class paper by Mr. R. M. Wonderly, was a pleasant feature of the evening. After the business, refreshments and a social time followed.

          Scout Master Marcy wishes to thank the city council for giving the Boy Scouts a location in city park. It suits them better than the location asked for, for their log cabin.

          Selig is installing the trading stamp system for premiums on merchandise purchases, as an improvement over the cash register check system. See his ad, and call at the store for further particulars.

          Lincoln Day, (Feb. 12) was celebrated at Oakhurst school, by a Parent-Teachers and school officers meeting on that day. There was a program, presentation of a standard school pennant by Mr. Mackin, and Mrs. Jessie Moyer the teacher, served a delicious lunch. Twenty five parents were present.

          Mayor Hubbard and Geo. Hegler have opened an office in the rooms over the Hall barber shop, and will engage in business under the name of F. K. Hubbard Realty Co. Both of these men are well known, and both are well acquainted with the real estate conditions here. That they will make a success of their venture is a foregone conclusion.

        NEWS AND COMMENT
          Buy your 1915 ticket via Oregon. Falls City invites you to call.

          Mrs. Ed Hamer went to Albany to visit with her mother Mrs. A. L. Porter, of that place. - Toledo Leader.

          Plans are under way for an S. P. extension from Sheridan or Willamina, to Newport, through the Siletz timber.

          Imcome tax statements must be filed with M. A. Miller, Collector, Portland, on or before March 1. All persons having a net income of $3,000 or more must pay the income tax.

          A workman named Dan Dewig was struck by a falling limb, yesterday afternoon, and received injuries from which he is not expected to recover. He was taken to Frank DeWitte's.

        ELECTION OFFICERS, 1914-15
          The court has appointed the following officers in the four Falls City precincts, and for Black Rock.

          N. W. Falls City: No. 21
          Judges: - A. E. Meyer, Chairman, A. Sampson, Edith Wurtzburgar.
          Clerks: - Jno. E. Beezley, Jessie Moyer, T. D. Hollowell.

          S. W. Falls City: No. 22
          Judges: - Sam Tetherow, Chairman, Geo. Gardner, Emma Hinshaw.
          Clerks: - C. W. Lee, Mrs. Chloe Seymour, Frank Heydon.

          N. E. Falls City: No. 23
          Judges: - Geo. M. Tice, Chairman, G. D. Treat, Mrs. Maggie Thompson.
          Clerks: - E. C. Frink, Etta Waters, Ira Mehrling.

          S. E. Falls City: No. 25
          Judges: - J. C. Talbott, Chairman, Harvey Gage, Mrs. L. White.
          Clerks: - W. B. Stevens, Mrs. Ada J. Hooker, Cleve Powell.

          Black Rock: No. 18
          Judges: - F. J. Holman, Chairman, S. G. Price, E. L. O'Connell.
          Clerks: - W. T. Wallace, Paul Rusk, Mrs. Lou Schultz.

          There are now 40 election precincts in Polk county.

        NEW RESTAURANT
          Wm. Finley and Carl Anderson, under the firm name of Finley and Anderson, opened a restaurant in the Tice building, Thursday.

          Mr. and Mrs. Finley and Mr. and Mrs. Anderson will engage in the business, and as they are all good cooks, experienced in that line of business, they are due to make a big success of the enterprise.

          This restaurant will be conducted in such manner as to merit the good will and patronage of the public. Their friends wish these enterprising people the success they deserve.

        REPORT BY FIRE WARDEN HEYDON
          The bridges over the Siletz have been washed away by the high waters.

          Thos. Friar, an enterprising homesteader, being unable to get out from his ranch, is building two cable bridges across the Siletz, at his own expense. Now there is a homesteader worthy of all praise.

          Mr. Heydon was out from the H. & F. ranch, Tuesday and Wednesday. He reports fine weather this winter, with not over 3 inches of snow at any time.

        STEVENS-TEAL RECEPTION
          On Saturday evening Feb. 7, a reception was given by Mr. and Mrs. W. B. Stevens, in honor of marriage of their son Alex to Miss Orva Pearl Teal, which took place in Portland, Jan. 16, 1914.

          Those present at the reception:

          Mr. and Mrs. C. A. Teal and daughter
          Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Teal Jr
          Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Teal
          Mr. and Mrs. O. Elle
          Mr. and Mrs. C. Elle
          Mr. and Mrs. A. G. Lineback
          Mr. and Mrs. H. C. Brown and daughter
          Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Talbott
          Mr. R. H. Butler

          The young couple were presented with a number of handsome gifts.

          A very enjoyable evening was spent at playing cards and dancing, after which a midnight lunch was served to all.

        REGISTERED HOLSTEIN BULL
          My Registered Holstein Bull will be in service beginning March 1. Will be in Falls City if enough orders are received to justify. Phone or write to Ross Chilcott, Black Rock.

        A HARMLESS POISON FOR RATS
          Poultry raisers are frequently troubled with rats and mice. It is difficult to put out poison because of danger of poisoning the chickens. A good poison for rats and mice but harmless to other animals is as follows;

          Plaster of Paris, five parts,
          Pulverized sugar, 1 part,
          Flour, 1 part

          Mix thoroughly and keep in a dry place. Put out a small quantity at a time near holes and run-ways. Poultry raisers report using this with very satisfactory results. The plaster of Paris "sets" in the intestines of rats and mice, and does no harm to poultry.


        GET A PHONE DIRECTORY
          Every phone user is requested to call at Central and get a copy of the new directory, just published. When you get yours, please make your calls by number, as the operator can thereby give you more prompt and accurate service.
        B
        2811Bancroft, H. W.
        261Bank of Falls city
        181Barnhart, L., meat mkt.
        271Beezley, J. E.
        311Bedleat, H.
        158Bell, J. L.
        333Bell, Till.
        403Black Rock P. O.
        711Bohle, barber shop
        226Bohle, res.
        4316Boje, D.
        56Bowman, H. A.
        155Bowman, J. A.
        2211Bradley, C. J.
        348Brentner, G. W., grocery
        white 52Bronson, D. C., farmer
        white 5551Brown, A. B., farmer
        81Brown, H. C.
        white 551Brown, Wm., farmer
        2261Brown, W. T.
        561Buell, Bert
        2411Buell, H., farmer
        116Bungalow
        white 555Burns, J. H., farmer
        white 3Burns, W. E., farmer
        143Butler, Mrs. F.
        C
        1921Campbell, J. A.
        blue 25Campbell, S.
        216Camp No. 1
        217Camp No. 3
        blue 15Carey, B. I., farmer
        327Carey, Ora
        53Chamberlain, J. O.
        531Chamberlain, J. T.
        278Chappell, Mrs.
        371City Livery Stable
        223Clement, G. O.
        438Cobb, Jennie
        337Cook, S. S.
        521Courter, Alex
        243Courter, D. F.
        391Crandell, N. W.
        D
        356Dallas Lbr. & L. Co.
        181Dallas Meat Co.
        1516Davis, C. W.
        blue 35Deal, M.
        41Depot
        351Depot, Black Rock
        blue 5DeWitte, F.
        343Dill, C.
        313Dodd, A. H.
        147Dorman, W. H.
        117Dueltgen, F.
        E
        1316Edick, Alex
        84Electric Light Plant
        1411Elle, Ole
        71Ellis, B. L., conf.
        1916Ellis, Wm.
        144Estelle, Wm.
        F
        291F. C. Hotel
        101F. C. Lbr. Co., office
        118F. C. Lbr. Co., store
        3921F. C. Lbr. Co., Mach. Shop
        171F. C. Mercantile Co., store
        83F. C. News
        76F. C. Restaurant
        2761Ferguson, R. S.
        288Ferguson, N.
        324Ficklin, C. S.
        326Fisher, A. G.
        blue 515Ford, Wm., farmer
        blue 52Foster, T. J., farmer
        133Frink, Chas.
        blue 3Frink, W., farmer
        G
        white 552Gage, H., farmer
        white 554Gardner, C. C., farmer
        341Gardner, Geo.
        314Gibson, M. B.
        146Graham, Albert
        283Graham, Joe
        316Graham, Roy
        B.R.358Gt. Western Lbr. Co.
        357Gt. Western Lbr. Co., store
        103Grier, W. T.
        2821Griffin, H.
        58Gottfried, E. H.
        blue 551Guthrie, F.
        H
        191Hall, Ralph
        145Hallsted, E. B.
        2721Harris, W. T.
        1221Harrington, R., conf.
        126Hartung, Chas., tailor
        white 54Hedgepeth, Jane, farmer
        156Heistand, H. E.
        361Hellwarth, Dr.
        363Hellwarth, Dr., office
        white 51Hoisington, Wm., farmer
        287Hollowell, T. D.
        51Hopkins, C. D.
        3411Hinshaw Feed Store
        345Hinshaw, W. R.
        138Hinshaw, Zimri
        341Hubbard, Chas.
        346Hubbard, F. K.
        154Hubbard, G. W.
        221Hudson, O. H.
        323Hunter, C. A.
        I
        721I. O. O. F. Hall
        127The Idaho
        J
        1131Johnson, C. O.
        blue 53Jones, Floyd
        K
        2731Kerr, H. G.
        247Kimes, Ray, farmer
        195Kneebone, Thos.
        286Krebs, Harry
        L
        2831Larson, Gus
        391Laundry
        821Lee, C. W.
        blue 251Lee, E. E., farmer
        blue 151Lee, J. H., farmer
        white 255Lee, W. F., farmer
        white 4Levec, J. J., farmer
        219Lewis, E.
        196Lewis, W. P.
        1421Lineback, A.
        white 53Linderman, A. A., farmer
        281Loftus, Geo.
        139Lowe, Geo.
        121Lunde, N. A., blksmithing
        M
        2421March, J. C.
        197Marcy, M. A.
        437Martin, J. E.
        91Matthews, C. W., The Oregon
        135Mehrling, Ira
        1911Miller, A. M.
        2711Mix, Chas.
        88Montgomery, Mrs. H. S.
        338Moyer, J. D.
        3331Moyer, J. R.
        141Munson, C.
        blue 4Murray, W. H., farmer
        2716Myer, A. E.
        1331McKown, W. B.
        277McMurphy, G. I.
        334McMurphy, Frank
        396McPherren, C. E.
        O
        441Officer, Dr. W. B.
        91Oregon Saloon
        157Otte, Henry
        194Ouderkirk, S.
        P
        434Paul, R.
        blue 45Pickett, D. W.
        blue 5555Plankington, A. W., farmer
        137Porter, A. W.
        294Postoffice, Mehrling
        394Powell, C. E.
        213Powell's Camp
        193Powell, J. S. S.
        CentralPugh, C. J.
        161Pugh, C. J., res.
        136Purdy, Jack
        R
        433Raines, A. E.
        398Reading Room
        White 15Robertson, J. E., farmer
        321Robison, B. W.
        1511Ryan, J.
        273Rusk, Paul
        S
        2816Sammons, J. J.
        284Sampson, Ed
        1931Sayre, E. A.
        335School House
        blue 555Sears, D. W., farmer
        301Selig, N., store
        198Selig, N., residence
        57Seymour, A. E.
        blue 58Shepard, D., farmer
        113Shepard, P. J.
        221Siletz Station
        3931Singleton, I. G.
        73Skeels, S. R.
        white 35Smith, F. M., farmer
        white 515Smith, Oscar
        354Spaulding, cook house
        B.R.353Spaulding Logging Co.
        1311Starr, H. E.
        4361Stevens, W. B.
        149Stewart, A.
        213Switch Back
        T
        1321Talbott, Fred
        293Talbott, J. C.
        293Talbott, J. C., store
        4321Teal, Albert
        white 25Teal, John
        148Tetherow, S. H.
        77Tice, Chas.
        1961Tice, Geo. M.
        244Tiderman
        134Titus, R. A., drayman
        336Thompson, M. L.
        125Thompson, M. L., drugs
        123Tollar, D., Bakery
        white 131Trueax, W. E., farmer
        V
        436Vick, C. F.
        W
        153Wa?le, A. A.
        216Wagner, V., farmer
        435Walker, J.
        347Wambaugh, Mrs. E.
        151Ward, W. W.
        131Waters, J.
        3116Webb, B. M.
        white 553White, E. G.
        3511Whyte, W. M.
        54Wooden, Wm.
        243Wonderly, L. B.
        247Wurtzburgar, A. J.
        Y
        4311Young, B. F.

        *WEBMASTERS NOTES*

        There are 216 phone numbers listed here.
        28 of them were listed as farmers!

        Question...
        Some numbers have a 'blue' or 'white' in front of them.
        What does that mean?

        Answer...
        (from "The Beginnings And My Memories of Falls City, Oregon)
        (by Ila Estelle)
          "Falls City in 1905 installed telephone lines. Two lines extended to all the farming areas as well. How well we all remember the "White" and "Blue" lines as the farmer's lines were called. Since a dozen to 20 families were served by each line, the honor and mutual respect Code of Ethics hopefully prevailed. But being human, sometimes the temptation "to rubber" was too great. One could call any part of the county for 10 cents."

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