ST. HELENS MIST! FRIDAY, DECEMBER 6, 1918
issued ETery Friday by
THE MIST rrULISHINQ CttMPAJiT
O. D. HEILBORN. . . .VU President
and Manager.
S. C. MORTON ..Editor
SUBSCRIPTION- RATES
One Year .f 1.80
Six Months .75
Entered as second-claw matter,
January 10th, 1912, at the Postofflce
at St. Helens, Oregon, under the act
of March 3rd, 1879.
OOCNTY OFFICIAL PAPER
THE AMERICAN'S CREED
I believe in the United States of
America as a Government of the
people, by the people, for the peo
ple; whose just powers are derived
from the consent of the governed; a
democracy in a Republic; a sover
eign Nation of many sovereign
States - a perfect Union, one and in
separable; established upon those
principles of freedom, equality. Jus
tice and humanity for which Ameri
can patriots sacrificed their lives
and fortunes.
I, therefore, believe it is my duty
to my country to love it, to support
its Constitution, to obey its la .78, fo
respect its flag and to defend it
against all enemies. William Tyler
Page.
SHOULD BE DEPORTED
Aliens who cancelled their first
papers or renounced their citizenship
in the United States in order to avoid
military service under the draft law,
should be deported. This country is
no place for them; they belong .to
the country from whence they came.
They should be sect back to the land
they prefer. This is a duty the gov
ernment should not overlook. It is
not fair to our boys who have been
over there fighting for the freedom
of the world. It would not be fair to
them when they come back home, to
have the aliens occupying positions
they left vacant when answering the
call of the country. The United States
offers freedom for all, but those that
have shirked a duty and refused to
accept a part of the responsibilities,
are not entitled to nor should they
have a part of the rewards. And those
aliens who neglected to take out
their 'papers during the war, should
be the subject of the closest examina
tion when they apply .for citizenship
in the after-war times. It appears to
us that a list of these aliens could
be obtained from the advisory boards
and some of the members of the
board in Columbia county can give
valuable information as to the pa
triotism (?) of some aliens, who hey
assisted in filling out their question
naires. Their true status should be
property of the public. It will be a
safeguard.
BUILD A MEMORIAL
The Mist is fully In accord with
Mr. Ballagh's suggestion as to build
ing a memorial arch in honor of
those men from Columbia county
who have given their lives in the
world's great war. Already there are
a dozen or more sleeping their last
sleep, some of them on foreign soil
and with the casualty list constantly
increasing, there is little doubt thai
we shall learn of otuers who havt
made the supreme sacrifice.
As to the location, model of arch
or monument, that Bhould be left to
a memorial committee and the Mist
thinks such committee should be ap
pointed from the several sections of
the county. St. Helens, being the
county seat, is the logical place for
the memorial and the committee ap
pointed should pick out the most ad
vantageous spot in the city for the
location of the monument.
Let's build a memorial for our
hero soldier boys.
For Xmas
What Makes a Nicer Pres
ent Than a
Photograph
Your relative or friend
will be glad to be remem
bered by having your
photo. We do first class
work 'at moderate prices.
Our studio is well equipped
and we take pictures day
or night.
Before
The Christmas
Rush
Have your - photo made.
We guarantee satisfaction.
Open from 8 a. m. to 9 p. m.
SCOTT & LOVEJOY
Proprietors
Next Door to Columbia County
Bv.uk
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THE COMMERCIAL CLUB
St. Helens might be a live town.
It hai that reputation, but it could
be livelier. Many good things have
come to St. Helens, come unsolicited.
Many other good things would have
come if a live commercial organiza
tion In a concentrated effort had
worked for and encouraged indus
tries to locate here. It is not too late
to start, in fact, it is just the right
time to start. Shipbuilding and lum
bering will not be with us always.
Other things must take their places.
It will be years before these indus
tries fail, but in the meantime, other
industries can be located and set in
motion which will be here to take
the vacant place when the time
comes.
The organization of a commercial
body is a step in the right direction.
The club,- however, will not succeed
without the individual and untiring
efforts of each individual. If this et
fort is given, things will be accom
plished which will upbuild the coun
ty and town and all will reap a bene
fit. Here's hoping the club to be
organized will occupy a place of use
fulness in the city's affairs for years
to come. That it's members will
work together to accomplish the big
things for the whole town and that
selfishness will never enter into the
management of the club's affairs.
COLUMBIA COUNTY BUDGET
NOTICE
THE ARMISTICE
While Webster defines the word
armistice as "a brief suspension of
hostilities by agreement," all the
world knows that the term is at
present being used merely as a
camouflage for "unconditional sur
render, since Germany, in carry
In accordance with the provision, of Chapter 234. t.eneral La of
1913. Notice is hereby given that the County Court of I olumbla lomO.
Oregon, will meet In the Circuit Court Koom of the Court House III th
City of St. Helens. Oregon, on Saturdry. the 28th day of December. 11.
at the hour of 1 o'clock V. M., of said day. and at the said time and plate
opportunity will be given for a full aud complete dlscuBsiou of the esti
mates of the amount of money proposed to be raised by taxation ror the
ensuing year as publlshod herewith, by any taxpayer subject to such tax
levy when made, In favor or against any of the proposed tax levies herein.
The County Court has prepared and submitted the following: An esti
mate of the amount required for each department of County government;
County office or County officers, each County improvement; the mainten
ance of each County building, structure or institution; the salary of each
County officer or employee, including those whose salaries are fixed by
Law; for the improvement and maintenance of roads, highways and bridges;
the construction, operation and maintenance of each public utility and t lie
redemption of outstandlg warrants; and estimates of the receipts of the
County from other sources than by direct taxation on the real and personal
property in the County during the period for which such tax is to bo levied,
and the amount of balances on httiid in the funds of the County at the time
the levy will be made.
GENERAL FUND
ROADS AND HIGHWAYS
Interest on Highway Bonds J16.500.00
Sinking Fund 10.600.00
Right of Way aud Damages 7,000.00
Viewers 125.00
Salary and Expenses of Surveyor's nnd Head
master's office 5,000.00
Supplies for Ford Cur 300.00
Bond of Surveyor s 25.00 139.4 50.00
ELECTIONS
Hall -Rent 100,00
Supplies 300.00
Election Boards 1.800.00
2,200. 0U
ing out the terms of the agreement J Clerk Hire
SHERIFF'S OFFICE
Salary Sheriff 1.600.00
Salary Deputy 1.200.00
Telephone and Supplies 1.200.00
by disarming her entire military
force, surrendering all of her sub
marines, the greater part of her ar
tillery, navy, transportation facili
ties and border strongholds, and also
an enormous portion of her terri
tory, makes herself absolutely im
potent for any further resistance
againBt the carrying out of whatever
peace conditions the allies may care
to impose.
1,000.00
Those poor German mothers are
now feeling sorry for themselves.
Wonder if they had the same sym
pathy for the ravished and tortured
mothers and. sisters of pillaged Bel
glum and France.
Expenses of Sheriff 1,200.00
Bonds 130.00
Salury and Expenses
Snlury
Extra Services
Indigent S and 8
Widows Pension
Cere of Poor
Jail Hoard and Supplies
Sealer of W. and M f
Mole Bounty
Scalp Bounty
FRUIT INSPECTOR
HEALTH OFFICER
MISCELLANEOUS
4C0.00
240.00
100 00
270.00
5,000.00
8,900.00
300. 00
250.00
176.00
m.oo
County Fair 1,000.00
Klre Patrol 350.00
Trx Rebate 100)00
Cattle ludtimnlty ' 600.00
Agricultural Agent 1,600.00
Library Tax 460.00
Slate Tax (estimated) 46,000.00
School Tax (estimated 36,000.00
High School Tuitlou Fund 2,000.00
400.(0
101,0201,
6,3:10 00
CLERK'S OFFICE
Salary Clerk 1.600.00
Salary Deputy 1.100.00
Telephone and Supplies 900.00
Clerk Hire 1,000.00
Bond 35.00
4.635.00
ASSESSOR'S OFFICE
Salary Assessor 1,400.00
Salary Deputy 1,000.00
Clerk Hire 800.00
Supplies 600 00
Expenses 200.00
Bond , 15.00
4.015 00
The public service commission has
set Friday, December 13th, as the ' Supplies
aaie 01 Hearing ior ine teiepnone ' Bond
matter. Unlucky for somebody. j
TREASURER'S OFFICE
Salary Treasurer . 1,000.00
160.00
. 40.00
1.190.00
COURT HOUSE
Everyone interested in the school : Janitor 1 no no
should be at the meeting tonight
; Supplies
Repairs
ILiEhts .
TEACHERS' EXAMINATION'S
Notice Is hereby Mven that the ; Fuel
County Superintendent of Columbia j Wr.'.cr Rent
County, Oregon, will hold the regu-i Insurance .
lar 'examination of applicants fori
State Certificates at St. Helens, as
follows:
Commencing Wednesday, Decem
ber 18, 1918, at 9:00 o'clock a. ni.,
and continuing until Saturday, De
cember 21, 1918, at 4:00 o'clock p.
m.
Wednesday Forenoon
U. S. History, Writing (Penman
ship), Music, Drawing.
Wednesday Afternoon
300.00
100.00
225.00
250.00
100.00
175.00
2,350.00
CIRCUIT XHRT
Jury 2,500.00
Wltnesse 1.100.00
Br.illff 250.00
Reporter 170.00
Clerk for District Attorney 720.00
Expense District Attorney 120.00
Telephone and Supplies 30.00 4,890.00
Sslary
SCHOOL SUPERINTENDENT
. 1 r.nn nn
Physiology, Reading, Manual Train- Clerk Hire 640 00
ing. Composition, Domest I c! Telephone and Supplies ... 300 00
Science, Methods In Reading, 1 Expenses 300 00
Course of Study for Drawing, Truant and Institute 276 00
Methods in Arithmetic. Bond 6 00
Thursday Forenoon '
Arithmetic, History of Education, COUXTV XURT
Psychology, Methods In Geogra- Salary of Judge ' 1 000 00
phy, Mechanical Drawing, Domes-1 Expense of Judgo ' ' 'l00 00
tic Art, Course of Study for County Commissioners !!! 2 400 00
Domestic Art. Publishing l'70O 00
Thursday Afternoon 'Auditors '400 00
uioiuumi, ucuKrapuy, oiHuuKiapny, Telephone ana Supplies
Juvenile Court
It Is further proponed to levy a ten mill
road tax on all the taxable property In the Coun
ty, which wifhld bring approximately $136,
694.85, of which sum 30 per emit or S40,w
978.45 would be retained in the doners! Koad
Fund for bridges, maintenance and repairs and
ether purpose required by law to be paid from
said Fund.
The balance, (195,619 40. would be distri
buted among the several Road Districts as
follows:
1 7.204.40
2 8,917.17
3 9.748.78
7.967.88
6 7,709.42
10,247.97
7 ll.17.27
8 9.741.60
9 12.662.0S
10 1.071.77
11 1.307.98
2 6,644.14
13 376.46
H 4,166.61
H 1.248.06
i 192.95
Road District No.
Road District No.
Road District No.
District No.
District No.
District No.
District No.
District No.
District No.
District No.
Road District No.
Road District No.
Koad District No.
Roud District No.
Road District No.
Road District No.
itoad
Road
Itoad
Itoad
Roud
Roud
Road
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The outstanding warrants December 1st,
1918, were as follows:
Generul Fund Warrants 14.133.76
General and District Road Funds 69.118.C8
Special Roads 878.86
Highway Bond " 7478
14,111(1
The following resources applicable to the
payment of outstanding wurrunli are aa follows:
Cash
General Fund . 24.070.28
County Road Fund 6,856.72
District Road Fund 17.170.26
Speciul Roud Fund 17,428.91
Highway Bond Fund 69 68
1917 Del.
15.I09.S8
. ,Cfc.4 "
8,449
2,7t. "
Del buk
of tin
III.?!
64.696.76 30,091.03
The probablo rocolpls from other sourcoa
thr.n the tax on real and personal property, are
en follows:
Fines Justice Court 1,791 55
Fines Circuit Court 'soaiso
ree rrom t ounty Hlierirr
Fees from County Clork
Interest on Deposits
Sule of Rock, etc
5 pur cent Game License
One-half Scalp lfriunty
6 per cent Land Sales "
Ccunty Fair Fund from Slate .....,.'!
M.UMi
247.90
4.063 96
1.137.26
627.96
39.16
42.60
26.39
. 739.93
1,011 II
STATE OF, OREGON
2.921.00
American Literature, Physics,
Typewriting, Methods in Langu
age, Thesis for Primary Certifi
cate. Friday Forenoon
Theory and Practice, Orthography
(Spelling), Physical Geography,
English Literature, Chemistry,
. Physical Culture.
Friday Afternoon
School Law, Geology, Algebra, Civil
Government.
Saturday Forenoon
Geometry, Botany. .
Saturday Afternoon '
General History, Bookkeeping.
Very truly yours,
J. W. ALLEN,
County School Superintendent
200.00
60.00
5,850.00
Justice of Peace
Constable
Jury
Witnesses
JUSTICE COURT
Coroner
Coroner's Physician
Jury
Witnesses ,
Bond
CORONER
Examinations . .
Care of Insane
INSANE
500.00
75.00
60.00
260.00 875.00
500.00
25.00
25.00
60.00
9.00 609.00
80.00
40.00 120.00
Christmas Gifts that Count
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Your Attention for a Moment, Please
DID YOU ever stop to think that there are more things found among the
regular stock of any first-class hardware store that make appropriate
Christmas gifts for Men and Boys, than in any other place. And for the
ladies too, a hardware store has innumerable acceptable and useful gifts. This is
a broad statement, but we can prove it if you visit our store. And now coming
down toj-eason, which would please you the most, some trivial present that will
be looked at a few times and then laid away in a drawer or a Useful present that
will last and is useful. '
I SR
Ccunty of Columbia )
We, the undersigned. County Court of Columbia County, But ol
Oregon, do hereby certify thr.t the above Is a true, fair and compltu
estimate of the probnhla expenres of said County for the ensuing yr.r, tod
probable receipts from sources other than direct taxation upon the ml
end personal property In Its Jurisdiction during the ensuing year.
m. .V ,u'.1 . V!ru, 11,1,1 lna estimate of expenses of the varlom l
solutions of the ( ounty. of thn mnmint T.,tr.i t... .,,1,11. ....,
roaus, bridges, etc., and of nil other exuenaea of the Count a thirtti
sot out. is Just and is bused upon a careful study of the expenses el th
( ounty during the past and a thorough examination of Its probable Bd
f. , 5"iar.,V,r w,.,lcl1 uch made. That each aod tmj
h.i-i.I .. ",",uv,", 10 " necessary Tor the proper transaction of tin
h nr ?t- T., oun.7' th0 ""'"n of Its property and luterest and W
be for the public welfare.
ieii , ,.T-riMpoV,,".,'!;lln'al0'1 U ln c'lncS with law, and Li
legitimate charge tvguinst the County.
Duted at St. Helens, Oregon, November 30th, 1918.
S, C. MORTON,
County Judge.
JUDSON WEED,
Commissioner.
A. E. HAKVEV,
Commissioner,
, t.,.
Attest:
J. W. HUNT,
Clerk.
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FOR THE MEN
Razors Safety Razors
Pocket Knives
Rifles
Shotguns
Here are a Few Suggestions
Flashlights PeVcolators
t Camping Outfits
V FOR THE WOMEN
Scissors
Best Table Silverware
Casseroles . '
, Aluminum ware
Carving Sets
FOR THE BOYS
Tool Chests
Express Wagons
Erector Toys
Bicycles
Fishing Rods
Your Boy Wants a BICYCLE. We have Several That We Will Sell at a Reduced Price.
Come to our store and you will be agree .bly surprised at the large line of suitable
Christmas Goods that we have in stock. And the prices are "lust Ritrht "
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Telephone No. 97
St. Helens Oregon
A Link Between
Farm and Town
TIIK Columbia County Bank forms a desirable
connection between its country patrons and St.
Helens. In our comfortable quarters, the farm
er finds a convenient headquarters, and through our
services, he gains financial representation.
DO YOUR CHRISTMAS SHOPPING
IN ST. HELENS -
"Fitting the Hanking Needs, of All Big or Small"
SHERMAN M. MILES ......... President
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