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        JULY 11, 1914


          Let Hartung Suit you.

          The best show at the Gem tonight.

          John Huges made a trip to Dallas Tuesday.

          S. R. Skeels went to Dallas Tuesday on business.

          Fred Belcher, is reported to be quite ill this week.

          Mrs. C. W. Lee went to Dallas Tuesday returning the same day.

          Senator C. L. Hawley of McCoy was a Falls City visitor the 4th.

          Mrs. J. P. Dewitte returned to her home at Monmouth Monday.

          Mrs. G. A. Roberts and two sons of Portland returned home Monday.

          Walter L. Tooze, Jr. Lawyer, Nat'l Bank Bldg. Phone: Main 1621.

          B. F. Boughey of Salem was in town Tuesday looking after his property interests.

          For Rent - 7 room house with bath, $10 per month. Apply at Bohles Barber shop.

          Found - A watch. Owner can have by proving property and paying for this ad. G. W. Hudson.

          Rev. B. L. Hicks the new Christian minister is with us now and will take up his residence at the Singleton home.

          Adam Mullin of Portland owner of the Madena building was in the city Thursday preparatory to making some repairs on the building.

          There are several books out which belong to the Library, will those who have them take them to Mr. Brentner's store. Miss Hammond, Librarian.

          Mrs. W. T. Grier, and Mr. and Mrs. G. O. Clement and Robert spent the evening at the home of Mr. and Mrs. I. G. Singleton Monday evening.

          R. L. Conner, a prominent attorney of McMinnville spent the Fourth in Falls City. While here he called on several clients in town.

          Don't forget the Parents' meeting at the school house Wednesday, July 15. The continuation of Domestic Arts and Sciences depend upon the action taken at that meeting.

          Mr. and Mrs. T. D. Hollowell returned last week from Gladstone where they were called on account of the death of Mrs. J. M. Hollowell, wife of T. D. Hollowell's brother.

          Mrs. A. E. Seymour took Mrs. Roberts and Mrs. I. G. Singleton to Monmouth Sunday arternoon in her new machine. The made the trip of 40 miles in less than three hours and had a delightful afternoon.

          Mr. and Mrs. I. G. Singleton gave a dinner at their home the Fourth to the following guests: Mr. and Mrs. Frank Dewitte, Mrs. J. P. Dewitte of Monmouth, Mrs. G. A. Roberts and two sons of Portland, Miss Ivy Dewitte, Falls City; Mrs. J. H. Luckmore of Dallas, Mrs. M. L. Kurtz, Dallas, Mrs. S. T. Jones, Dallas; Mesurs: Burl O'Brien of Portland and R. V. Dewette, Falls City.

          The city council met Tuesday night in regular session and transacted the usual routine of business. The reports of the Auditor-Police Judge and the Treasurer were read and accepted. The resignation of C. W. Lee, Auditor-Police Judge was accepted. An ordinance changing the meeting nights from Monday night to the 1st and 3rd Tuesday's of each month. The council adjourned to meet next Monday night to hear remonstrances against the street improvement, if any there be.

          Aaron Walter of Salem, Oregon was here Saturday attending the 4th and incidentally looking after his property.

          Harold Hart of Portland, Ore., the son of Falls City's first school principal and Miss Mayme Canning of Baker, Ore., the daughter of a prominent minning man, spent July 4 at Falls City, guests of Mr. and Mrs. E. A. Rich and Mr. and Mrs. H. E. Starr.

          Mr. and Mrs. Duck and daughter of Portland, old friends of Mr. and Mrs. M. L. Thompson are visiting them this week.

          The electric light company will install a 1,000 candle power arc light as a tryout with a view to putting in more should this one prove satisfactory.

          Frank Heminger has departed for parts not known.

          Charlie Tice who has been very sick was visited by Dr. Clements, a specialist from Salem who took a small amount of his blood to Salem for analyis. He is said to have the Addison's disease and is in a very serious condition.

          Bailed Hay $10 per ton. Falls City Warehouse.

          Wanted - 50 hop pickers, for particulars, inquire of G. D. Treat.

          Mrs. Harry Dempsey who has been in the hospital at Dallas was brought to the home of her mother, Mrs. O. Aurland Monday.

          When people want to have a good time they always come to Falls City.

        FALLS CITY ENTERTAINED THE MULTITUDES
        Great Crowds of Pleasure Seekers Gathered in
        Our Beautiful City to Celebrate - Everybody
        Contributed to the Enjoyment of
        Others. A Delightful Day.
          July 4th was an ideal day at Falls City. Hazy clouds shaded the sun giving a delightfully cool atmosphere. Visitors began to arrive early. Some by wagon, carriage, autos and some on foot and horseback. Long before the time arranged for the program to commence the city was crowded with merry pleasure seekers. The Dallas band furnished excellent music on Main street from 9:30 to 10:30 and then proceeded to the city park where the main program was rendered.

          Mrs. Jessie Moyer had charge of the exercises at the park.

          Invocation by Rev. E. A. LaDow.

          Address of Welcome by Mayor F. K. Hubbard.

          Reading the Declaration of Independence by Hon. H. G. Strayer.

          Solo by Miss Mabel Sheppard.

          Duett by Misses Sheppard.

          Attorney D'Arcy of Salem was the speaker of the day and made an interesting and instructive talk on the struggles of the heroes of 1776.

          The ball game at 1:30 between Falls City and Lincoln was an interesting feature and resulted in a victory for Falls City 10 to 6.

          At 4:00 various sports scheduled for this time were pulled off on North Main street. The streets were packed from the postoffice to Selig's store with people eager to see the fun. Many climbed on porches and in trees in order to be above the crowds and see the games.

          Prizes awarded as follows:

          100 yard dash;
          1st prize, J. E. Simkin.
          2nd prize, Wm. Grayum.

          100 yard dash, Boys under 16;
          1st prize, C. Buell
          2nd prize, C. Jones

          Potato Race;
          1st prize, Ruth Gottfried
          2nd prize, Geneivia Treat

          Girls Race;
          1st prize, Ruth Gottfried
          2nd prize, Lorena Treat

          Boy's Sack Race;
          1st prize, C. Buell
          2nd prize, C. Bowman

          Pony Race;
          Prize, Wilbur Davis

          Free for all pony race;
          Prize, Dick Gage

          Bull ring for men;
          Prize, Jim Laurk

          Bull ring for boys;
          Prize, Geo. Ouderkirk

          The program wound up with a dance at Wagner hall.

          The day passed off very pleasantly with but few things to mar the pleasure of the occasion. It is said that it was the largest crowd ever assembled in Falls City.

        WRECK AT BLACK ROCK
        Local Engine No. 239 Goes Throu Bridge No. 19
        Engineer and Fireman Injured
          A wreck occurred on the Salem, Dallas & Falls City railroad at Black Rock Friday afternoon about 2:30. Engineer C. H. Faulkner and fireman Joe Fritz were seriously injured. The train was crossing a small bridge above Black Rock and the engine was nearly over when the bridge went down doubling the engine and tender up. The engineer sustained a broken leg and the fireman was badly scalded. The motor due here at 3:20 went as a relief train and took them too Dallas.

        CARD OF THANKS
          The committee on Fourth of July arrangements desire to thank all those who so kindly assisted in making the picnic a success.

          Respectfully,
          W. R. Hinshaw
          G. O. Clemment
          J. C. Talbott
          Committee

        CHRISTIAN CHURCH NOTES
          There will be services at the Christian Church on next Lord's day at 11 a.m. and 8 p.m.

          Theme - morning service:
          "Exchanging weights for wings."

          Theme - evening service:
          "The gospel of Christ."

          A cordial invitation is extended to all.

          B. L. HICKS, Minister.

        WILL GO TO PORTLAND
          Mr. and Mrs. C. W. Lee will leave for Portland today where they will make their home for a time.

          Mr. Lee published the Falls City News for a number of years, until the 1st of June when he sold to the present owners. His business relations with the public has always been very pleasant but circumstances over which he had no control induced him to dispose of his interests here and seek other fields. He was city auditor and police judge for nearly two years and filled that office faithfully and acceptably making his final report to the city council Tuesday night and tendered his resignation.

          We doubt not that Mr. Lee will always have a warm spot in his heart for the little city by the Falls nestled in the mountains where he spent many happy days.

          The departure of Mr. and Mrs. Lee is regretted by their many friends, yet in their going they bid them Godspeed.

          In our short acquaintance with Mr. Lee we have found him to be a pleasant gentleman and trust that where ever fickle fortune may lead he will meet with success and his most sanguine hopes be realized.

        HOUSE BURNED
          The clanging of the fire bell aroused the citizens of the city at an early hour Friday morning. The fire was in the house owned by James Parrish, on Bryant street, between Wood and Alder street. Before the hose cart arrived the building and its contents were destroyed. Mr. Doad Thresher who lives in the house arose about 6:00 o'clock and kindled a fire in the cook stove and went back to bed. His wife got up, dressed and as she opened the kitchen door found it all in flames. She gave the alarm and aroused the children who were sleeping. They were able to save only a few articles. Mr. Thresher had to break out through a window and cut his arm in so doing. Besides their clothing and household goods they lost about $15 in currency.

        ACCIDENTALLY SHOT
          Last Saturday afternoon at Black Rock, a Japanese woman by the name of Mrs. Iawata was accidentally shot in the wrist with a 22 calibre rifle. The woman was picking blackberries and one of her countrymen shot at a chipmunk close by, the bullet striking a stump, deflected and struck the woman, inflicting a slight flesh wound.

        SILETZ ROAD NEEDING REPAIRS
          The Siletz road three and a half miles from Falls City is in need of repair work. The ruts are worn so deep in the road that the automobiles hang up and cause great trouble in getting them dislodged. Touring parties from Portland who come here for pleasure trips and vacations complain that the roads are almost impassable and that if repairs were made that they would come more often and bring their friends. Falls City is an ideal place for a resort for people who come from Portland and spend their money with the business people here and their visits should be encouraged. With a very little work the road could be fixed up in good shape and should be done.

        FISHING PARTY
          A party consisting of Mr. and Mrs. J. G. McIntosh, Mr. and Mrs. A. D. Davidson, Mrs. S. L. Hedges, Mrs. Susan Jones and Miss Grace Jones went to Falls City last Sunday and had a picnic dinner on the banks of the Luckiamute.

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