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f T ■JACKSONVILLE POST-: Political Announcements A weekly newspaper published every Saturday at the county seat of Jackson County, Oregon. D. W. B agshaw , Editor and Publisher 1 have heretofore formally announc Entered as second-class matter June 22, 1907, at the post office at Jacksonville ed my candidacy for the nomination for Oregon, Under Act of Congress of March 3, 1879. Sheriff on the republican ticket to be | voted upon at the coming primarv elec SA TURBA Y. MA Y 13. I91fí tion, May 19th, 1916. I have held the position of Depu’y SUBSCRIPTION: One year by mail Advertising rates furnished on Sh-riff during the past four years. It application. is unanimously conceded that a marked improvement has been made in all de- THE BREAKING POINT Canon Appoirted Register ' partments of the Sheriff’s office during ' the incumbency ot the present Sheriff, j the records in the office at the begin W. H. Canon of Medford, was nomi ning of the present administration Is Near, Or Men Will Go nated Wednesday hv President Wilson, were considered the worst in the state, to be register of the U. S. Land Office they are now considered equal to any Mad and Chaos Result. at Roseburg, to fill the vacancy caused and better than most. by the death of J. M. Upton. The work of tax collection has been A most touching appeal is being The appointment is said to be sur systematized so that quicker and bet. made throughout the east for aid for prise to Mr. Canon who was an appli ter service is now being rendered, and French widows and orphans left desti cant for the appointment as postmast taxes collected at a much less cost than tute by the war. The magnitude of er at Medford. The position pays about heretofore. the demand is almost paralyzing tor it $3000. per year. I am fully conversant with the duties ---------- *<*.» extends as wide as are the boundaries and needs of the office for which I as of the great countries. What of Bel pire. /// Wi1h Spotted Fever gium, of Poland, of Servia, of Russia, If I am nominated and elected I of the British Isles, of the poor wretch i pledge myself: es on the Tigris and Euphrates, on the Canyon City, Or., May 10—County 1st —To maintain the office in its pre- slopes of Italy, in the depths of the Commissioner Putnam became ill with , sent efficient condition. mighty Teutonic empires! spotted fever last week, while in at 2nd—To endeavor to further improve Who can measure the suffering, what tendance at the regular term of county the service to taxpayers and to mini means can prescribe anything a reme court. He is at the home of his ne mize the cost thereof. dy. phew, Ala O. Mosier, county treasur i 3rd—To impartially perform all duties Each power points to its resolute sol er. A nurse from Baker was summon and enforce all laws. diers and declares that it is not con ed. E. W. (Curley) WILSON. quered, that it can maintain its positi< n (Paid Advertisement.) indefinitely, but what is behind tl e fighting men? How much longer can Biciety hold itself together; how much I hereby announce my candidacy for longer can mothers tell their children the Republican Nomination for Sheriff, that they have no food or clothing for to be voted on at the coming primaries them and that »hey do not know when May 19th, 1916. papa is coming home? I feel that I need no introduction to Is there no appeal that can reach the public, having been a resident of those rulers and make them willing to Jackson County for 26 years, stop the destruction and to begin to II Chew That Has Been Famous for I pledge myself, if elected, to give bind up the appalling wounds? How a Third of a Century an impartial, economical and conserva much longer can society bear the strain tive administration of this important without all men going mad and chaos office. coming? We have thought that be- HAS THE RICH RED BURLEY TASTE I have endeavored to serve the pub foie this the neutral nations should lic faithfully in the past and agree if Chewing is the only way to get the make an appeal for peace; it looks as rich taste of the tobacco leaf. And I elected, to strictly and impartially en though a demand would soon have to the only form of tobacco in which you force all laws. Having a very large be made lest reason be driven from the get the leaf as Nature made it is the experience in the matters of taxation earth and men become merely irrespon plug form. of Spear Head plug tobacco and knowing Jackson County thorough sible wild beasts. —Goodwin’s Weekly. has A a chew wonderful flavor such as you ly, I pledge myself to conduct the tax never did and never will taste in any collecting branch of the office in such other tobacco. Republican Candidate For That Spear Head flavor is unique, a manner as to serve the taxpayers mellow, fruity, everlastingly delicious honestly, promptly ar.d efficiently. W. T. GRIEVE County School Supt. and satisfying. Spear Head has been famous for a (Paid Advertisement) third of a century as the richest, tasti -----------------*33» est of chews. It’s made of sun-ripened, red Bur SCHOOL SUPERINTENDENT I ley. And it’s produced by the most modern methods, which develop the luscious flavor of the leaf to the su preme degree. I hereby announce my candidacy on It is safeguarded at every step in its making The factory is clean and san the republican ticket for the office of itary—the processes are pure-food pro County School Superintendent for Jack- cesses. son county. Oregon, subject to the will When the choice red Burley has been pressed into mellow, sweet Spear Head of the republican party at the primary plugs you have a chew that simply can’t election May 19. I stand for practical school efficiency, personal supervision be equalled. Spear Head is the high quality of the schools and elimination of coun chew ot the world. Try Spear Head—you’ll never ty school supervisors. FRANCIS C. SMITH. j again be satisfied with any other (Paid Advertisement) chew. In 10c cuts, wrapped in wax paper. THE FLftVUK UF “SPEAR HEAD IS UNIQUE anuounce that I have filed Geor geLaunspach i my I hereby declaration of intentions, and that H uh mate 8|>eeial preparation for the office he seeks. He never lost a position in his life nor did he ever leave a place where he could not have stayed, L. W. Abbott, Ex-County School Supt.. Nobles Co., Minnesota, in a let ter written Feb. 19, 1910 to Hon. J. W. Olson, State Supt., Public Instruction says, -‘No more deserving teacher ever labored in the schools of this county.” Mr. Ager is not a politician but a progressive school man who is not afraid of work and will appreciate your support; Paid Adv. .......... 1 1 Oregon City - Reports say that Crown Willamette Paper Co. will enlarge plant here. ♦ ? County Assessor FOR PUBLIC SERVICE COMMMISSIONER Fred G. Buchtel Republican Candidate in the Western District My past official record will make good. That’s the wireless call for “help” Use it on us when you need: Spring Dresses, Waists, Millinery, Fine wash goods, Corsets, Spring and Summer Shoes, Tennis Shoes, San dals, Gloves, H^ckwear, &c. The Latest in Men’s and Boys’ Furnishings Hats, Caps, Under wear, Shoes, Shirts, Collars, Ties, &c. * We represent the Brownsville Woolen Mills of Portland, will de- liver suit in six days. I j 1 . Fit and satisfaction guaranteed, Give us your order— we ’re strong here. I I I I I I I I Big line of Staple and Fancy Groceries, including Heinz’s “57 va- rieties”. Flour, Feed and Grain at Bed-rock Prices. Send Open orderS Give us an idea of what you want and we will do the rest. SHOP AT HOME. Ready and waiting at Taylor - Williams Co The People’s Store, where “The World is Growing Better f» Jacksonville i i ! I I I I PHONE 142 Political Announcements COUNTY TREASURER DISTRICT ATTORNEY - Deputy County Treasurer Myrtle W. I have filed declaration of candidacy Blakely announces her candidacy for I I I hereby announce that I have filed my for the office of Circuit Judge. I will the office of county treasurer. sincerely appreciate an expression of [ declaration of intentions, and that I am I hereby announce my candidacy on I a candidate for the democratic nomina approval by the voters of my adminis the republican ticket for the office of tration of the office during the past six tion for the office of district attorney, county treasurer, to be voted on at the i subject to the May primaries. If I am years. coming primaries. I have held the po FRANK M. CAnKINS. ' nominated and elected to this office, I sition as deputy in this office for the (Paid Advertisement) promise not to forget the fact that 1 pa3t year and am confident that I can ---------- «-tu. ...----- ' am a public pervant, and that I will fulfill the duties connected therewith. 1 to the best of mv ability administer the COUNTY ASSESSOR I served two years as deputy county i affairs of the office, impartially, hon recorder before taking the position as deputy county treasurer; I have also estly and without fear or favor. NEWTON W. BORDEN have filed mydeclaration to become J have had experience as accountant fo.i (Paid Advertisement) a candidate for County Assessor of several corporations, such as the Med Jackson county, subject to the will of ford Concrete Construction company the republican party, at the primary and Medford Ice and Storage company, I am a candidate for the Republican election to be held May 19th 1916. I before taking up county work and will i nomination for District Attorney. will appreciate your investigation of say that my past record is open for in JOHN H. CARKIN. my qualifications and your support at spection to the voters of Jackson coun (Paid Advertisement) ----------- KE*----------- the primary election. ty. E. M. WILSON. If nominated and elected 1 will run W. W. TRUAX (Paid Advertisement) the office without the expense of a de puty and continue to serve the public Candidate for County Assessor at I herewith announce my candidacy just as efficient in the future as 1 have Republican Primary Election, May 19, for County Assessor subject to the de in the past. 1916. cision of the repub'ican party at the MYRTLE W. BLAKELEY. Three years experience, clerical primary election to be held May 19, (Paid Advertisement) wok, making up assessment rolls and 1916. If elected I pledge myself to extending tax rolls, township 29 and 30 make a just and equitable assessment COUNTY CLERK North, Range 4 West, state of Michi and administer the affairs of the office i hereby in a businesslike manner. announce that I have filed gan. Three years assessor and member of J. B. COLEMAN. my declaration of intention to become (Paid Advertisement) a candidate for the Republican nomina County Board of Supervisors, Otsego tion for the office of County Clerk for County, Michigan Six years deputy assessor in Jackson Jackson County. Subject to the de COUNTY ASSESSOR. cision of the Republican party, at the County, Oregon. If elected, practical experience, com primary election to be held May 19th, I hereby announce that I have filed 1916. mon sense and business judgment, will mv declaratio of intention to become a j be exercised in making assessments. A. N. HILDEBRAND candidate for the republican nomina- ¡ Fictitious, boom, valuations will not (Paid Advertisement) tion for the office of County Assessor be permitted. of Jackson County Oregon. The greatesr possible accuracy and if I am nominated and elected I G. A. Gardner is republican Can econcmy in field and office work will be pledge myself to an honest efficient im rigidly enforced. didate for County Clerk. partial and economical discharge of The most efficient administration that I hereby announce my candidacy for experience, education and capability, the duties of the office and proposito the office of County Clerk and if nomi make al) assessments upon the basis can exact, in every department of this of the true actual value of the proper nated and elected will continue to give important office will be affected. ty and not upon any inflated valuation. my entire time and attention to the du Fair and courteous treatment extend ties thereof conduct the office accord ed to all taxpayers. GEORGE LAUNSPACH P. O. address Medford, Or., R. F, D. 1 ing to law and give an efficient, eco Integrity of purpose the governin* nomical and business-like administra factor. (Paid Advertisement) tion. Your support solicited. —— ■ ■ - ---------- G. A. GARDNER W. W. TRUAX COUNTY TREASURER (Paid Advertisement) (Paid Advertisement) Circuit Judge I am a candidate for the republican nomination for the office of County School Superintendent of JacksonCoun- ty, subject to the primaries of May 19. If nominated and elected I pledge my- The Assessor is one of the most im ' self to an honest, impartial, and eco portant officials in the county. To nomic administration and will personal make an honest, efficient, impartial as ly supervise our schools. sessment he must be qualified to judge I hold an Oregon Life Certificate, values of land and improvement* on , and having recently spent four sessions the farm, town and city property. I : on preparatory work in both the Uni was horn and raised on the farm, have versity of Oregon and in the Universi had experience with land, more or less ty of California in the study of modern all my life, am familiar with the land education and supervision, and having and personal property of Jackson coun served the county as Rural School Su ty. I have had twenty years of exper pervisor for two years, I feel compe ience in contracting, building and arch tent to fill the office in a thorouhgly itectural drawings. I feel that I am satisfactory manner and hereby solicit qualified for the office, and if I am the support of every true friend of ed nominated and elected I will endeavor ucation. to improve the system and hold the ex G. W. AGER. pense down to the minimum. A fair, (Paid Advertisement) courteous treatment extended to all. Your support solicited Paid Adv. I am a candidate for the Republican nomination for County School Superin tendent. 1 stand for: A continuance of progressive policies in education, economy consistant with efficiency, equal educational advantages for the boys and girls on the farms with those t in the cities and town. If nominated and elected I will in the I future, as in the past, give my full i hereby announce that I am a can time »nd best efforts to the supervis didate for the nomination of coun’y ion of the schools and the administra treasurer for Jackson county, Oregon, tion of the duties of the office. During on the republican ticket to be voted for my incumbency I have not confinedmy- at the primary election to be held May self strictly to the routine duties of 19. 1916. . the office but have taken a broader I formerly held the offi.’e of county view of the mission of the Couot.v treasurer and believe I gave general , Schoo) Superintendent. In addition to satisfaction to the public. ! my efforts to raise the standard of During the time I was county treas 1 teaching and improve the physical con- i ditlons at school I have labored to pro- urer the county employed expert ac I mote the welfare of the boys and girls countants to expert the county officers’ 1 through industrial dubs, school fairs. [ books and my work as a county official was cothplimented very highly by said school credits and for home work, par- ; experts. I ent-teacher circles, spelling and arith-1 If nominated and elected I »*'«’1 -n- nvtic contests, and other activ’ti s Î v >■ t • o d .i ■ is your guaranty that I fe I th», mv war*- has >>«—■’ . p flee n an r. 11«. ., >ti. «; ■ ...... . . . with favor and in order to continu It like manner. I am asking for re-election JAS. M. CRONEMILLER. J. PERCY WELLS. (Paid Advertisement) (Paid Advertisement) » 1» . ---------- I alt«!! L - Candidate for W. AGER SK' ---- ■ - CANDIDATE FOR SHERIFF. Official Paper ot the City of Jackxonville, Oregon DISTRICT ATTORNEY Hawaiians Ready to Serve I hereby announce that I have filed my declaration of intention to become a candidate for rhe republican nomina tion for the office of District Attorney for Jackson county. Oregon, subject to the decision of the republican party, at the primary election to be held May 19, ----- 1916 G. M. ROBERTS. (Paid Advertisement) Washington, May id—Secretary Ba ker today received an offer from Gov ernor Lucius E. Pinkham, of Hawaii, tendering the services of the Hawaiian National Guar i for Mexican border ser* vice. I am a candidate for the office of dis trict attorney on the democrat ticket. If nominated and elected, I shall serve 1 -o -y s I have serveJ the citv of for 1 the past three years, during h ime I 1 ave been ite city attor ney. B. R. McCABE. -------- (P«W Advertisement]^ • New York. May 10—The order of th« war department sending additional troops to the Mexican border, includ ing the 3d and 30th infantrv regiments, virtually strips the department of the East of all of its infantrv. There re main only three aquadrons of the 2d cavalry at Furl* Xpian Allen awl Mey. er and a b«ljativfl Of artUJary, ----- East Stripped of Infantry i