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        APRIL 24, 1915


          The best show at the Gem tonight.

          C. L. Hopkins is on the sick list.

          Miss Ella Mehrling is improving.

          S. S. Cook moved to Dallas last Friday.

          N. Selig made a business trip to Dallas.

          Mrs. W. M. Black went to Black Rock Monday.

          Paul Rusk moved to Dallas Wednesday.

          Mrs. Alvin Rains went to Salem Thursday.

          Mrs. George Loftus was a Dallas visitor Thursday.

          Morris Fowle of Airlie was in the city last week.

          Will Wood and wife moved to Mill No. 1 Tuesday.

          C. J. Pugh is busy working on his logenberry farm.

          Mrs. W. T. Brown was shopping in Salem last Friday.

          Mrs. A. H. Dodd went to Benton County Wednesday.

          H. G. Sowers made a business trip to Dallas Monday.

          Mrs. Hattie Tice was shopping in Dallas Wednesday.

          Mrs. James Day of Black Rock visited in Salem this week.

          W. T. Brown made a business trip to Silverton this week.

          Clay Oxford has moved into his property near the school house.

          Mrs. L. M. Robinson is confined to her home by a severe illness.

          Treasurer Fred Holman of Dallas was a visitor in the city Sunday.

          Mrs. C. S. O'Brian of Black Rock was a Falls City visitor Tuesday.

          C. H. Aldrich of Springfield, Or., has come to Falls City to reside in the future.

          Leonard Frink sprained his ankle Tuesday while at work in the camps.

          Mrs. Clay Oxford returned from a week's visit at Portland the first of the week.

          Mrs. Rathburn and son of Moline, Ill., are visiting her brother, Henry Otte.

          Mrs. N. Chapin is taking care of Mrs. L. M. Robinson during the latter's illness.

          The ball ground at the park has been put in fine condition for the opening season.

          George Warford received word Tuesday that his sister at Salem was seriously ill.

          The Falls City Meat market has installed a new glass top counter and refrigerator.

          Born Sunday morning to Mr. and Mrs. John Chamberlain, an 8 1/2 pound baby girl.

          There will be a dance at the Wagner Hall tonight for the benefit of the baseball club.

          R. Harrington is having his confectionery repapered and fitted up for the summer trade.

          Mr. and Mrs. Wallace and Mrs. Adam Dunmire of Black Rock were in this city Tuesday.

          Mr. and Mrs. John Talbott returned to Portland last week after a visit with their son, Josh Talbott.

          Mr. and Mrs. H. Dempsey of Rickreal visited at the home of O. Aurland last Saturday and Sunday.

          The Madena Hotel has opened up their dinning room and will cater to the desires of the inner man.

          Wanted - Horse to cultivate one acre of potatoes. Have one acre to pasture horse on. John Dunn of Mark Siddel place.

          There was a good game of ball at the park last Sunday between Salem and Falls City. The score was 11 to 10 in favor of Salem. A game between Dallas and Falls City is billed for next Sunday.

          Sue Hartung's list of votes in 3rd count on third page.

          J. V. Chitty is getting the rock crusher in condition to begin work soon.

          Mrs. Adam Dunbar and Mr. and Mrs. C. D. Wallace of Black Rock were in Falls City Tuesday morning.

          The Fleming Confectionery is building an addition to the building which will be used for an ice cream parlor.

          Dr. Hellwarth, M. L. Thompson, Josh Talbott and Miss Vola Selig motored to Portland Thursday in Mr. Thompson's car.

          Marvin Lewis cut his foot severely last Saturday by stepping on a double-bitted ax. The gash was about three inches long and necessitated taking three stiches.

          Notice of the arrival of a 12 pound baby girl at the home of Mr. and Mrs. C. M. Olts, Sunday morning April 11, was unintentionally overlooked last week.

          Mrs. Fred Talbott, Mrs. J. C. Talbott, Mrs. G. O. Clement, Mrs. Allie Teal and daughter attended the funeral services of Mrs. J. W. Halsey at Salem Friday of last week.

          Wayne, the fifteen months-old baby of Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Reece was very painfully burned Monday noon. While playing he knocked the coffee pot off the stove hearth scalding his left arm. The burn was dressed and the little fellow is resting well at present.

          Alex Courter is doing some much needed street work on Terrace Ave. He has graded the hill down at the intersection of Bridge street and back a considerable distance north. It has improved the appearance very much as well as putting it in passable condition.

        CHRISTIAN CHURCH
          Service on next Lord's Day at 11 a.m. and 7:30 p.m.
          Bible School at 10 a.m.

          Morning Theme - "In His Steps."

          Junior Endeavor at 3 p.m.
          Christian Endeavor at 6:30 p.m.

          Evening Theme - "Get Right with God."

          A cordial inviataion to everyone.
          Strangers made welcome.
          B. L. Hicks, Pastor.
          The prompt action of Marshal Lewis prevented a fire Monday night. About 12:00 o'clock Monday night Walter Tice was passing the marshal's house and chancing to look down the street he saw a fire at the house of Paul Rusk. He aroused the officer and they ran down to the building. Mrs. Rusk was preparing to move to Dallas and had set a brooder containing 39 two month old chickens on the steps by the house. It is thought that the lamp exploded setting it on fire. The brooder and chickens were burned up when the marshal got there. Mrs. Rusk did not know anything of it until aroused by the marshal.

        EXCITING RUNAWAY
          The black dray team of R. A. Titus ran away Friday morning causing considerable excitement. They started in the mill yard near the dryer and headed down the dock toward Bridge street. They had a clear track as everyone fell over themselves to get out of the way. They made the turn at Bridge street on two wheels, crossed the bridge and turned east on North Main. At the Bank they collided with an electric light pole breaking it off. They then turned back and ran west on North Main and were stopped back of Seiig's store. The team was not injured.

        CONCERT
          Ben Claire Crow, baritone, assisted at the piano by Mabel Clar Groun will give a concert at the Gem Theatre Monday night, April 26, 8:00 o'clock. Admission 15 and 10 cents. This will be a rare treat and no music lover should miss it. This concert was given in Dallas last November and was highly appreciated. Mr. Crow has just returned from a California trip and below are some of the estimates placed upon his work by our California friends:

          A SPLENDID CONCERT
          The concert given by Ben Claire Crow and Mabel Clar Groun at the Christian Church Friday evening was well received by an appreciative audience. Mr. Crow's delightful baritone voice is unusually pleasing to listen to. His rendition of Mendelssohn's "It is Enough" revealed the high culture and rich quality of his voice which fully satisfied the expectations of everyone in the audience. His other selections from the Oratorio, Opera and Classic ballads were well suited to reveal his wonderful versatility as a soloist. His best numbers were a "Faust's", "Dio Possento" and "Told Enough from Elijah." Miss Groun, his assistant with the programme, added much to the enjoyment of the evening with her choice selections for the piano which were exquisitely rendered.

          The pleasing style of both made the evening's entertainment one of unusual merit throughout - Pacific Grove (Cal.) Daily Review, April 10.

          MANY ENJOY CONCERT AT PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
          At the Presbyterian Church Sunday afternoon a most delightful concert was enjoyed a very large and appreciative audience. The event was the second appearance of Ben Claire Crow, Baritone, in Los Gatos this season. The numbers that won Mr. Crow the most praise were the "Cavatina" from "Faust," Remick's "Rock of Ages" and "Give Alms of Thy Goods" by Bontemps. The programme opened with "O God Have Mercy" from Mendelssohn's "St. Paul." In this number the singer displayed excellent control of the middle voice. He was assisted by Miss Mabel Clar Groun, pianiste. Miss Groun, from the very first, captivated her hearers by such exquisite touch and decided technique. "Erotique" by Grieg, "Am Meer" by Schubert and a "Prelude" by Chopin were executed with much artistic feeling. These two splendid musicians appeared in sacred concert again at the Christian Church, Saratoga, Sunday night where they were enthusiastically received. - Los Gatos (Cal.) Mail, April 14.

        COUNCIL MEETING
          The city council met in regular session Tuesday night with Mayor Hubbard, Auditor Clement, Councilmen Hollowel, Brown, Titus and Gottfreid present. There was no business of special importance transacted. The committee selected to examine the electric light franchise and ordinances failed to report, and as this is a matter of great importance and vital interest to the future of Falls City it was deferred for further consideration.

          A report was had from the street committee in regard to the repairs begun on Dayton street bridge. After several days work some of the beams gave way and it was found that the bridge was in such a condition that it would not be profitable to repair it. A motion prevailed to close the bridge indefinitley and board it up so that teams could not cross and put up lights and notices to pedestrians that if they crossed they did so at their own peril.

          The status of the Mathews condemnation proceedings was discussed. Attorney Tooze stated that owing to an error of the city engineer in the description of the property that they lacked a few feet of getting to the river. They secured the right of way from South Main street 200 feet toward Third street and that he had made overtures to Mathews through his attorney with a view of settling the difference of the few feet to the river.
          It might not be premature at this time to discuss the advisability of celebrating the Fourth of July. The celebration last year was a very credible affair drawing large crowds, from the country and near by towns. It was late before it was finally decided to celebrate and if we begin early the crowds will be greater. Falls City is the ideal spot to hold a picnic and but let the word go out that there will be a celebration and any nearby towns with incipient notions in that direction will gladly give way to Falls City.

        MARRIED
          Vance N. Pollock and Miss Ethel Cunningham were united in marriage at the home of Butler Raney, Sunday, April 18. Justice F. K. Hubbard performed the ceremony.

        MONTGOMERY - CUTLER
          Mildred Montgomery and Malvin Cutler were married at the home of the bride's sister, Mrs. A. C. Peterson at Dallas, Saturday evening by the pastor of the Christian church. The will reside in Falls City and are at present domiciled in the house formerly occupied by Mrs. Bert Dennis.

        GORED BY BULL
          While transferring a two-year old Jersey bull from one pasture to another, last Friday A. E. Calkins, a prominent farmer near Airlie, was suddenly attacked by the animal and so badly gored that for a time it was feared his injuries would prove fatal.

          The infuriated animal caught Mr. Calkins under the right shoulder bone with one of its horns, pitched him over a fence, where he fell unconscious. Then further maddened by the sight of blood, the bull broke through the fence and renewed the attack on the helpless man. Men working nearby went to the rescue and drove the bull off. The right breast had been torn open, exposing the lung, and the large artery leading to the right arm was severed. The bull has been killed.








        THE SECOND DAY OR EPOCH
          The expressions "evening and morning" and "day" cannot be understood to signify twenty four hour days, for neither Sun nor Moon was visible until the Fourth Day. The Earth was swathed in impenetrable darkness.

          The word "day" applies to any period, or Epoch, for instance, the "Day of temptation in the wilderness" - fourty years (Psalm 95:8). Note again, that we read of the "Day of Christ" evidently referring to the thousand year Day in which Messiah is to be King over all the Earth. (Isaiah 2:11). In the coming affairs of life we use the word "day" similarly, when referring to Caesar's day, Napoleon's day, etc.

          We follow the theory that each of the Seven Days of the Creative Week was a period of seven thousand years. This, seven times seven thousand, equals fourty nine thousand (7 x 7,000 = 49,000) years, ushering in a grand Jubilee Epoch.

          As one after another the encircling rings of water and minerals approached the Earth they would spread out like a great canopy, but would not be permitted to fall upon the Earth because of the circumambient air, referred to in Scripture as a "firmament." Saturn's rings have not yet fallen.

          God made the firmament in the second, or Paleozoic Day, and seperated the waters which were under the firmament from the waters which were above the firmament. (Genesis 1:7). The strongly mineralized waters above the Earth, held off by the "firmament" and centrifugal force, greatest at the equator gradually concentrated at the two poles, where later they broke and then reached the Earth, forming layer after layer mineralized earth deposited by the water which rushed from both poles toward the equator. Genesis 7:11, 18.

          These rings, or belts, of water and minerals followed each other as great deluges upon the Earth - perhaps thousands of years apart. The Deluge of Noah's day was the last, of pure water only, heavier minerals being attracted first. Hence minerals are generally under several layers of shale and soil.


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