 MARCH 6, 1915 
Mayor Hubbard went to Dallas Monday. Sheriff Orr was in this city last Saturday. FOR SALE - Indian Runner Ducks. Call 271. D. W. Vick of Salem was visiting friends here last Sunday. TENT FOR SALE - 16X30 with fly. Apply at News office. For Rent - The Lombard home, nice large garden. Apply to News office. Mrs. J. W. Halsey of Salem was visiting friends in this city the first of the week. Mrs. N. E. Taylor left Wednesday morning for Oregon City to visit her father and mother. Miss Edith Montgomery attended the Teachers' Institute held at Independence last Saturday. Alex Stevens has purchased a 1915 model Big Twin Indian motorcycle. Mrs. William Abbett of Scio visited Mr. and Mrs. O. S. Hutchinson this week. R. M. Wonderly is building a modern 7 room cottage on his property in the Mt. Hood Addition. Geraldine Selig entertained a number of her little friends Wednesday with a party given in honor of her ninth birthday. C. T. Ellison of Dallas who recently purchased an interest in the Falls City Electric Light plant took charge the first of the month. State Superindendent of Schools Churchill of Salem and County Superindendent Seymour of Dallas were visiting the city school Wednesday. C. J. Moyer is on the sick list. J. R. Moyer and wife went to Salem Friday to visit their daughter, Mrs. E. Gilliam, for several days. Mr. and Mrs. T. D. Hollowell left Friday to attend the McCabbee convention at Albany. Mr. Hollowell is a delegate. On their return trip they will visit the O. A. C. at Corvallis. C. F. Vick of Salem was over Tuesday looking after his property here and visiting friends. He says that he feels quite at home at Salem as he has a cow and some chickens to look after. His son, Alfred who underwent an operation for appendicitis is well and able to attend to his duties again. About fifty people gathered at the home of N. Selig last Tuesday evening to a recital of Miss Hammond's pupils, with Miss Vola Selig assisting. The program was in three parts, the first two were musical and the third a lovely lunch served by Mrs. Selig. After thanking Mr. and Mrs. Selig for their kindness shown, all departed at 11:00 p.m. FOR SALE - Victor talking machine. $10 will buy a Victor talking machine with 10 records. Can be seen at News office. Mrs. W. R. Hinshaw of this city and Mrs. Walter L. Tooze, Jr., of Dallas spent Tuesday and Wednesday at Hotel Marion at Salem. Saul Ouderkirk and Will Wood made a trip to Black Rock Wednesday. A fine box of chocolates to be given away each week at Ellis' confectionery. A chance given with every 10 cent purchase. COUNCIL MEETING
Mayor Hubbard, Auditor and Police Judge Clement, Councilmen Brown, Hopkins, Titus, Sampson and Gottfreid. There were an unusual number of visitors present. Mr. Dooley, the pool hall man and about fifteen boys of sixteen or eighteen years of age were present. A stranger might have imagined that he had broke in on a meeting of the Y. M. C. A., but the trend of the conversation would have quickly disillusioned him. The regular business of the meeting was taken up and thrashed out. The condition of the banks of the Luckiamute just below the bridge on Bridge street was discussed and generally agreed that it would be a disgrace if allowed to exist in Falls City. The City Marshal said that he had repeatedly notified the residents not to use the river banks as a dumping ground for refuse matter, but they had paid no attention to him. The council ordered that the old water tank back of the Madena hotel be torn down and that the city marshal use drastic means, if necessary, to induce the people to clean up the banks of the river. The Mayor said that he would, in the near future, issue a proclaimation for a general clean up day. The matter of accepting the curb on Third street was taken up and the council decided not to accept it. This curb has been under "fire" for many months and it appears that the end is not yet. After the business of the meeting was disposed of the visitors were invited to tell their troubles. There was much nudging and winking, but none seemed disposed to be pushed out into the wet. Councilman Titus broke the ice for them by saying that he was of the opinion that the "Club" proposition should be settled in order that the city marshal might know how to act in regard to its operations. It then developed that Mr. Dooley, proprietor of a pool hall, was endeavoring to turn his pool hall into a clubroom where checkers, dominoes, pool and billiards could be played by members only. There was much feeling aroused against the scheme from the fact that minors are admitted, whereas the State law prohibits minors from playing in public places. A majority of the council expressed themselves as prefering that there would be less cause for objection to boys playing pool in a public place than to hide behind doors and screens, even though under the fatherly care and protection of a janitor. The lawmakers in their wisdom, believing that poolroom association bad for the youth of the land, passed laws prohibiting it, and so far, no petition has yet been filed by the fathers and mothers in the State asking for its repeal. Another objectional feature is that the club room is to be kept open on Sundays. Soon after Mr. Dooley's advent into Falls City two young gentlemen, (minors) waited upon the city council asking that they instruct the city marshal to close his good eye when passing pool halls where, perchance, a minor might be recklessly punching the balls. This club proposition, arising, as it were, out of the ashes of blasted hopes, strengthens the belief of the council that it is only a subterfuge in order to evade the State law. Mayor Hubbard turned his "rapid-fire gun" on Mr. Dooley with telling effect and gave him to understand that the State of Oregon would be "camping on his trail." Mr. Dooley explained that the boys had appealed to him and like the "Good Samaritan" he had come to their aid and organized a club." " City Attorney Tooze had prepared the rules and regulations of the club, (copied from Dallas club) and in the dual position of city attorney and erstwhile-solicitor for Mr. Dooley, now finds himself in about the same predicament as is President Wilson with regard to England and Germany: move one way and he pokes Mr. Dooley in the slats, move the other way and the city puts the skids under Mr. Tooze. In his argument, Mr. Tooze quoted more of "Dallas Club" than law, leaving the inference that in the absence of law to cover the case that Dallas took precedent. In the first place, to join this club a person must enter into a contract. The Common Law says that a contract with a minor is VOID. Uncle Samuel and large corporations are very particular to have the written consent of parent or guardian before they do any business with a minor. That being the case what is there to prevent an action at law being sustained by parents against the promotor of this club? Just where, when and how this will end is mere conjecture, but it would be a safe wager that if it continues there will be somethin' doin' iscourtere many moons have waned. CHRISTIAN CHURCH
Bible School at 10 a.m. Junior Endeavor at 3 p.m. Christian Endeavor at 6:30 p.m. Theme - Morning Service: "The Macedonion Cry." Theme - Evening Service: "The Kingdom of God." A cordial invitation to everyone. Stranger made welcome. B. L. HICKS, Pastor ON ST. PATRICK'S DAY MARCH 17TH
FALLS CITY MARKET REPORT
Bacon, per pound 25 cents Hams, per pound 22 cents Picnic hams, per pound 16 cents Choice Dairy butter, 80 cents, Roll, 60 cents Creamery, per pound 40 cents, roll 75 cents Eggs, per dozen 20 cents Coffee, per pound 20 to 45 cents Sugar, 13 pound for $1.00 Beans, small white, per pound 8 cents Lard, per 5-lb pail 85 cents, per 10-lb pail $1.65   |