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        MARCH 20, 1915


          The best show at the Gem tonight.

          FOR SALE - Indian Runner Duck eggs. Call 271.

          Cecil Ouderkirk and Clinton Southwell returned Saturday from a hike.

          Dale Bell has been sick with la grippe.

          Art Ross and family of Marcola, Oregon are here visiting with Mrs. Ross' parents, Mr. and Mrs. G. W. Gardner.

          Mrs. Wilbur Lewis is sick with la grippe.

          Mr. and Mrs. C. L. Barnhart returned Tuesday from Iola, Kansas after an indefinate stay.

          Albert M. Coxe of Butte, Montana was in this city Friday of last week. Mr. Coxe is engaged in the copper mining business at Butte. He says that while trade conditions are somewhat improved they are nothing like normal.

          Visit the store of N. Selig Saturday March 27th and receive $1 in trading stamps Absolutely Free. No purchase required.

          Mrs. Emma Hinshaw returned Wednesday from Albany where acted as a delegate in the Pythian Sisters convention held there.

          Mrs. A. E. Seymour was called to Washington Sunday by a message stating the death of her father.

          W. M. Black is able to be out again after a siege with the grippe.

          Mrs Wm. Finley and Mrs. Hattie Tice were in Dallas Thursday.

          R. L. Chapman Funeral Director at Dallas was here Thursday.

          B. F. Beezley returned to his home in Newport Monday after spending the week with his mother, Mrs. Sarah Beezley.

          Born to Mr. and Mrs. C. W. Brown the first of the week, a boy.

          The S. F. C. & W. Ry. is putting in a train order signal switch at the depot.

          Hartungs contest votes will be counted Saturday night March 20.

          Mrs. N. E. Taylor returned Saturday from a visit with her parents at Oregon City.

          Wm. Junker of Corvallis was in town Monday looking for a location. He is well pleased with the country.

          Bert Dennis family have moved to Salem.

          Dorothy Bradley while playing with the Deultgen boy fell and injured her arm.

          Rev. Hicks went to Dallas Thursday to finish a series of meetings being held there by Evangelist Van Winkle. Rev. Van Winkle was called to Tillamook by the illness of his sister.

          C. J. Pugh made a business trip to Salem and Portland the first of the week.

          C. L. Hopkins went to McMinnville Saturday to look after his peach crop.

          Alvain Rains went to Linn Co., Friday on business.

          A. H. Dodd took some stock to Benton this week.

          Work commenced this week at Spauldings camp 8. Several men left Tuesday for that place.

          Josh Talbott was in Portland on business the first of the week.

          W. B. McKown has been unable to attend to his duties at the school house this week on account of an attack of the grippe.

          R. Paul went to Dallas Thursday.

          C. J. Pugh went to Dallas Thursday to make repairs on the Black telephone lines.

          J. L. Ford left Wednesday for Eugene to visit his son.

          Mrs. E. R. Lewis and son left Tuesday for a visit with her parents at Monmouth.

          C. M. Munson will start up his mill Monday. This is welcome news to everyone.

          A. F. Courter went to Brownsville, Oregon Thursday.

          Mrs. Hutton of Pyallup, Wash., came Thursday in response to a telegram stating the death of her brother, Dr. W. B. Officer.

          Mrs. Mary E. Pugh and Misses Violet and Audrey Stewart left Thursday for Vancouver, Wash.

        DIES OF PNEUMONIA
          Dr. W. B. Officer died of pneumonia Wednesday evening at 5;00 o'clock at his office over the Thompson drug store. The doctor had been ill only a few days, and it was not known that he was serious. Tuesday he was delirious and came down from his office and was going to make his regular trip to Dallas, where he has an office there, but friends persuaded him to go back and go to bed. He continued to grow worse. His sister, Mrs. Charles Hutton of Puyallup, Wash., was notified by telegraph, but through some error did not get the message until after the doctor was dead.

          Dr. Officer was 48 years of age and was born in Gentry county, Mo., Dec. 13, 1867, and grew to manhood there. He attended the St. Louis Medical College where he took a six years course in medicine and surgery, graduating at the age of 26 years.

          After his graduation he visited his parents for several weeks and then went to Grass Valley, California where he practiced his profession for several years and then removed to Eagle Point, California. He next went to Portland, Oregon where he practiced for two years as a Brain Specialist. He came to Falls City in 1907 and has resided here ever since.

          Dr. Officer was a highly educated man and a successful and skillful physician. At a state medical examination he passed the highest grade of any practiconer in Oregon. He was of a kind disposition and was always ready to help those who were in need of the necessaries of life. His many friends in Falls City express their regards in reverance to the deceased.

          The deceased leaves a father and mother who reside at Slater, Saline county, Mo., and five brothers and three sisters: John, Franklin, Hurbert and Orville Officer who live in the vicinity of Slater and Noah Officer who lives at Corfu, Wash. Mrs. Ellen Campbell and Mrs. Clara Ayres, both of Slater, and Mrs. Chas. Hutton of Puyallup, Wash.

          The body was shipped Thursday to Dallas where the funeral services will be held Sunday at 10:30 a.m. in the undertaking parlors of R. L. Chapman. Rev. B. L. Hicks of the Christian church of this city will officiate.

          Burial will be made in the Odd Fellows cemetery. The Moose order will have charge of the ceremony.
          C. V. Averill, Editor of the Newport Signal was visiting his mother, Mrs. S. E. Averill, and aunt Mrs. R. E. Chamberlain this week. Mr. Averill was once editor of the News about 8 years ago, when it was known as the "Falls City Logger". Mr. Averill finds many newcomers and changes in the city since then.

        ROAD WORK BEGUN
          Quite a number of teams were put to work Monday grading the road to the Siletz. The work will be pushed as rapidly as possible in order to be ready for the summer travel. The rock crusher will begin operations as soon as possible after the contract is let for the crushing of the rock.

        CHRISTIAN CHURCH
          Service on next Lord's Day at 11 a.m. and 7:30 p.m.

          Bible School at 10 a.m.

          Junior Endeavor at 3 p.m.

          Christian Endeavor at 6:30 p.m.

          Theme - Morning Service:
          "The Divinity of Christ."


          Theme - Evening Service:
          "The Immortality of the Soul."

          A cordial invitation to everyone.
          Stranger made welcome.
          B. L. HICKS, Pastor

        M. E. CHURCH
          Morning worship, subject:
          "Historic Israel."

          Evening worship, theme:
          "Is it possible for a thinking man today to be religious."

          You are cordially invited to attend.

          Coming:
          One week of Special Services beginning on Easter.

          M. A. Marcy, Pastor.

        FREE METHODIST CHURCH
          Sunday School 10:00 a.m.
          Preaching 11:00 a.m.
          Subject - "The two sisters."
          Class meeting 1:00 p.m.

          Evening Service:
          Subject - "Prophecy."

          H. A. Walter, Pastor.

        JUNIOR BEREANS CLASS MEET
          Monday night the Junior Bereans held their monthly class meet in the basement of the Christian church. There was a large attendance.

          After the reading of the minutes the following officers were nominated and elected:

          President - Mrs. C. M. Harris
          V. Pres. - Mrs. Chas. Bradley

          The office of secretary seemed a hard one to fill as all who were nominated declined and it was left over until next meeting night.

          Treasurer - L. C. Tyler
          Class editor - Mrs. P. Paul
          Supt. of Home Dept. - Mrs. Russell

          A list of bible questions were next to be asked and answered.

          The Social Committee's program was rendered as follows:

          Reading by Mrs. Paul
          Reading by R. Wonderly
          Song by Mrs. Averill
          Reading by Mrs. Harris
          Song by Mrs. Paul, Averill and Elle.
          Reading by C. J. Bradley, L. C. Frink and R. M. Wonderly

          The meeting then voted for adjournment, after which refreshments were served.

        YOUNG PEOPLES' CLASS
          The Young Peoples' Class of the Methodist Sunday school held their regular monthly business and social meeting Wednesday evening March 17. The name selected for the class was "Anti-Can't." The constitution was read and adopted and the President appointed committees. The meeting was then turned over to the Social department and a good time was enjoyed by all.

          Chas. D. Ferguson, Class Reporter.

        COUNCIL MEETING
          The council met Tuesday night in its regular semi-monthly meeting. Mayor Hubbard, Auditor and Police Judge Clements, Councilmen Hollowell, Hopkins, Sampson, Titus and Gottfreid were present. The meeting was a very uneventful one "Peace and Harmony prevailing." There was some discussion on the interest due on the Improvement Bonds, the bond attorney and Tooze agreed that the bank owed the city interest from November 10 to February 4, amounting to something over $55. The Third street curb was discussed. The good and bad duties were thoroughly gone over again. Tom H. Howell was of the opinion that if the women were careful and did not bump their baby buggies against it would possibly stand for several years.

          The following election judges and clerks were appointed to serve at the April election: Judges J. R. Moyer, D. L. Wood and Mrs. A. E. Seymour: Clerks: G. D. Treat and Mrs. Emma Hinshaw.
          The little son of Mr. and Mrs. Claude Cleveland died Monday. Funeral services were held at the Christian church Tuesday. Rev. Hicks officiating. Interment was made in the city cemetery.

        CARD OF THANKS
          Mr. and Mrs. Claude Cleveland wish to express their thanks to friends for kindness shown through the illness and death of their little son.


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