 APRIL 11, 1914
"Tricks in all Trades," Comedy. 
Polk County Fair, Sept. 17, 18, 19. The best show at the Gem tonight. Austin Titus went to Portland, Thursday. Job printing "as you like it" at The News office. Bob Bradley is working in Wm. Bohle's barber shop. Mrs. J. W. Halsey visited relatives at Salem, Thursday. L. L. Brooks is the machine operator at the Eureka. Wanted, young brood sow, A. H. Benton, Falls City. We must have your Rough Dry and Flat Work by Monday noon; we can have it ready by Thursday. Crandell's Laundry. The horseshoe brigade is growing in numbers every day. For sale, 2 in. rough lumber, $7 per 1000. B. F. Young. Born to Mr. and Mrs. Jake Teal April 22, an 8 pound girl. C. H. Taylor and family have returned to their home at Siletz. Big K. of P. home-talent show and dance, at Wagner hall, tonight. Cheap, nearly new Washing Machine. Inquire of Persey, Jeweler. Born to Mr. and Mrs. Dee Chamberlain, April 5, a 7 1/2 pound boy. Mrs. C. W. Lee went to Portland, Thursday, for medical treatment. To rent, fine little office, Mitchell street at 5th. Inquire at News office. G. W. Hudson fixed up Mrs. Forshey's fence and lawn, Tuesday. Ore. Fire Relief Associ'n, McMinnville. F. K. Hubbard, local agent. For sale, settings of eggs; 15 for 50 cents. Inquire of Mrs. Frank Butler. Jesse Beezley returned yesterday from a year's sojourn in Washington. Hartung has just received a large shipment of Copeland and Ryder Shoes. Fresh Bread, Cakes, Cookies, Pies, etc., every day, at the Falls City Bakery. A basket social will be given at the Bridgeport school house, by that school, this evening. C. R. Gaufield, Republican candidate for surveyor, was a Falls City visitor, Tuesday. For sale, my entire herd of dairy cows, Jerseys, Holsteins and Durhams. J. E. Beezley, phone 271. For sale, Oat and Vetch hay, $10 ton, white oats 40c bs. Phone A. D. 152, W. F. Good, Monmouth, R. 1. Joe Floris came out from the H. and F. ranch Monday, to cast a vote for good government in Falls City. W. P. Lewis went to Salem Tuesday, and delivered his old auto to Vick Bros., in exchange for a new Ford. B. L. Ellis and R. B. Harrington have improved their Confectionery stores by the addition of new soda fountains. Stumping Powder f11, f.o.b. Dallas. We have a powder magazine here and can ship every Thursday. Guy Bros., Dallas, Ore. Assistant State Supt. Wells visited the Falls City school, Thursday. He was well pleased with the work being accomplished. 
Two roses bloomed April 5 on a climbing rose bush at the home of Mrs. R. A. Titus. Falls City has Summer weather early,
this year.James Van Cleave, J. E. Skidmore and family, and others, are on the way to Falls City from Vestaberg, Edmore and Remus, Mich. Heydon & Floira are getting a fine start in the stock business on the Cobb & Mitchell property in the Siletz valley, 12 1/2 miles west of Falls City. W. E. Newsom of Portland, former owner of the Falls City electric light plant, was in town this week, making final settlement of his affairs here. Fred J. Holman, Republican candidate for county treasurer, went to Dallas Thursday, to file his petitions. His mother, Mrs. Tetherow, accompanied him. A Lace Curtain Special at Crandell's Laundry. The same this year as last, we are making a special price right in the season for Lace Curtains-35 to 60 cents per pair-and the best work and satisfaction to be had from any plant in the Northwest. Crandell's Laundry. Rev. L. T. Prose and family left for Portland Monday. Many of the people here were very sorry to see them go. Willamina Times. I. A. Johnston recently received a letter from his brother at El Paso, Texas, in which he gives an account of a visit to Fort Bliss, to see 5,000 Mexican refugees from Ojinaga. F. W. Campbell and family arrived from Waco, Texas, last Saturday, and occupy the Fuller property temporarily. Mr. Campbell is helping Crandell in the Laundry. F. J. Hulman, Republican candidate for treasurer, will move to his own property in Falls City as soon as his successor as postmaster at Black Rock is ready to take over the office. Ed Brown is the local agent for the sale of Ford autos. He has a new 5 passenger machine for demonstration purposes. If you want a good machine at $625 take a ride with Ed and you'll buy a Ford. Miss Murray at McPherren's photograph gallery, takes pleasure in designing and decorating ladies' hats artistically, and several Falls City's popular ladies have already taken advantage of the opportunity. W. J. White of Dallas, better known as 'Bill,' was in Falls City, Tuesday. Mr. White is a candidate for sheriff (Democratic.) He has lived in Polk County 21 years, and will make a strong race for the nomination.
The miserable scoundrels and scamps who have been writing or causing to be written vulgar and slanderous letters to Falls
City people have been discovered at last. If any more are written, somebody may have to go to the penitentiary.Annual school meeting, June 15. The road petitioned for by J. C. Reynolds is being constructed. Mrs. J. P. Newkirk, of Salem, is visiting friends in Falls City. The county court is advertising for bids for crushing 9,000 yards of rock for use on the roads.
The Falls City Lumber Co. store was broken into and robbed of a small sum of money and other articles, last Saturday
night.The voters of Falls City decided at the election last Monday that the present city charter is a good enough garment for present use. The editor hereof dined with Mr. and Mrs. Singleton, Mrs. J. P. Newkirk and Miss Hammond, at the Singleton residence, yesterday. One of the male teachers in attendance at the institute in Falls City last Saturday, remarked that "there are an abnormal number of females attending the normal." The city council, at its meeting April 7, attended to the usual business, ordered that preparations be made for improving Lombard street, Butler, Clark, Bridge, Chamberlain, South Main, Sheldon, Montgomery, Fifth, Parry streets, ordered the attorney to prepare papers for condeming the foot-bridge right of way, and to proceed to collect money on the 1910 street improvement from the few who have not paid anything on their bonded debt. COUNTY TEACHERS MEET Nearly One Hundred Polk County Teachers Visit Falls City
The principal features of the program were as follows: Address, by State Supt. J. A. Churchill, on "The Course of Study;" "Primary Reading," by Miss Lelah Nelson, and an address by M. S. Pittman of the normal school. The program was interspersed with musical numbers by the Falls City school. The institute was a success in every respect and was one of the best of the year. Amoung those present, in addition to the home teachers and those on the program, were the following: W. I. Ford, Supt. Dallas schools; E. L. Keezel, principal Monmouth high school; G. W. Montgomery, principal Perrydale school; W. E. Buell, principal Salt Creek school; L. V. Mackin, rural supervisor; F. S. Crowley, principal Rickreall school; Miss Grant, Miss Nunn, Mrs. Wood, Mrs. Dempsey, Mrs. Moyer, and Miss Lynch, formerly teachers in the Falls City school; Miss Deal, Miss Henson, Miss Dodd, Miss Snider, Miss O'Connell, Miss Mehrling. Several of the parents and patrons were in attendance, and all were highly pleased with the exercises. Gatherings of this nature are of great benefit to any community and Falls City cannot have too many of them. BIRTHDAY PARTY
A bountiful dinner was enjoyed by the two dozen persons present. A COMMUNICATION
According to present plans, the council seems to be determined to make the improvements, and the property owners may pay or go to law, which is expensive and unsatisfactory. If the property owners win, who pays for the improvements? If we could make the councilmen pay for the improvements they order made, there would be some satisfaction in fighting every move they make for the betterment of the town. But the taxpayer must finally pay the bills. It seems to us that if the present system is unjust, why not make a change before we go any further. There is no question but what the assessment plan is unjust. The public wants and demands streets. Business men, manufacturers, teamsters and even auto owners want good streets. Under the present plan, how much do they pay for what they want? We are quite sure they would be glad to help pay by taxation, to the amount of taxable property they own. Owners of property fronting on the streets improved are benefited more than the public, and should be assessed a reasonable amount, but to pay the whole cost is as unreasonable as it would be to compel the farm owner to pay all the cost of the road on which his farm fronts. This is only for a starter, and if the people become interested, a plan may be worked out that will be more just, and whereby property owners would petition the council for street and sidewalk improvements. SIX TAXPAYERS
Have you caught your Easter rabbit?FALLS CITY ELECTION RESULTS
H. A. Bowman, 126 H. C. Brown, 133 W. T. Grier, 154 R. A. Titus, 161 Eight votes were given for six names written on the ballots. The Amendments: 300-Yes-79 301-No-122 Lost by 43 302-Yes-76 303-No-124 Lost by 48 Total vote, 216. CHURCH OF CHRIST
Evening service will be devoted to songs, recitations, etc., by the Sunday school. The church is preparing for the greatest series of meetings ever held in Falls City. G. E. Williams of Milwaukee is to direct the services. Don't miss the Sunday school; help make the attendance 125 tomorrow. Lee Sadler, minister. M. E. CHURCH
A love feast will be held at 6 a. m. Sunday. We ask you to come. Easter sermon, Sunday at 8 p. m. M. A. Marcy, Pastor.
Bill of Fare SOUP Cream of Tomato ENTREES Lobster Salad ~ Olives ~ Radishes ROAST Spring Lamb with mint sauce Roast Chicken, with giblet sauce Chicken Fricassee, with rice Jelly VEGETABLES Asparagus on Toast, cream sauce Mashed Potatoes DESSERT Jell O Pudding, whipped cream Pies - Apple, Peach, Cream DRINKS Coffee, Milk, Chocolate, Tea CASCADE LODGE NO. 92 KNIGHTS OF PYTHIAS OPERA HOUSE, SATURDAY, APRIL 11, 1914 Madaline Thornton, Playwright and Producer R. VICTOR ALLYN, Business Manager (For a limited time we will make a specialty of producing plays for Lodges. Address, Box 323, Newberg, Oregon) Doors open at 7:00 p.m. Show starts at 8:00 p.m. Dance starts, 10:00 p.m. Show tickets, 20 and 35 cents. Dance tickets, 50 cents. Tickets on sale at Ellis' and Harrington's and by K. P. PROGRAM Routine of Rip Roaring Farce Comedies Good for Laughs Only Overture - Falls City Orchestra Wm. Grayum - Blackface - 'some smoke' Vic Allyn - with the smile - monologist Mrs. Mae Nichols - Ballad "HOW TO FIND OUT HOW YOU STAND" In one Scene CAST Mr. J. Stockwell - R. Victor Allyn Mrs. J. Stockwell - Madaline Thornton Jack Renton - Mr. Erickson Mary White - Mrs. Edith Meyer The Undertaker - Mr. March Cakewalk - Specialty - The Misses Brown "THE TELEGRAM" In two scenes, second taking place a year later Robert Burton - Victor Allyn Mrs. Robert Burton - Madaline Thornton Jimmy Bates - Mr. Johnston Program - concluded Mrs. Bates - Mrs. Strayer Susie Brown - Mrs. March Policeman - W. P. Lewis Miss Sears in song and Dance Supported by a bevy of Falls City's popular young ladies "THE SERVANT" Mr. Jones - Mr. Strayer Mrs. Jones - Madaline Thornton Mrs. Willoughby - Mrs. Dena Dennis Algernon - "The Servant" - Victor Allyn Sextette - by entire cast Remember the Dance - Hearty Welcome to all
Hinshaw & Sons. TO EXCHANGE
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