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THE STHYT0N MAIL
Uy E. D. ALEXANDER.
T hirteenth Y ear .
have made up their mind to go to
the Texas pan handle, the Mail came
To WHOM IT MAY JnSCKHS
to
This i« to notify you tlint u* 11 on 1 1 1 • hand this a . m . and I felt much
Officer of the Town o( Hlnylon, I have gratified. I wont do a thing hut make
iniule a thorough in*|t*iry into the ex- them read every word of the ¡»art de
intinit mnitury ooiulitiona of our city scriptive of Maiion Co. Fact is I have
ami flint them to he in a very hiul la-en listing us an unpaid missionary
•tale amt one which |>luccn us in im for Oregon every where I have la-en for
mediate danger ni un outbreak of dis ill«- (last two years and won’t las a
ease of very serious consequences. 1 little bit surprised on my return to Or.
Hud that there in undoubted contain- *o find some of my converts safe in
illation of many of the well* and that heaven. Now as I have said
source« of drinking water in the town about all I had to say, to string this
duo to imperfect drainage and to close epistle out would be folly, so I will
proximity to cess-pools, out-houses, wish Htayton and its enterprising
etc. We lind that following heavy citizens success and prosperity, and
,
f
rains the drainage is not ample, and stop.
W.
R.
H
amppkn
.
as the character of the soil is loose
(Mr
Hamislen
is
a
brother-in-law
nod permits free ingress of surface wa
ter, there ia no doubt but what it car of A. 1. Hhreve, and visited in Htayton
ries effluvia of virulent type und only alaiut two years ago —-Kd )
awaits proper atmospheric and phys In another plnoe in this paper will
ical conditions to cause us serious lx- found tl.c announcement ol (I. 1'.
trouble. W e Iiml iluit uncleanliness Terrell, ol Meliuma, for nomination to
around our dwelling* and stables, per the office of county Judge. Judge
mitting rubbish and decaying mater Terrell has served one term In this
ial to remain on the surface of the nihee ami nl»o two terms as county
ground is a very common pructice; al commissioner, making an excellent
so the casting of rubbish, kitchen record in every case. This part of the
waste, etc , into streets and some of county is entitled to representation,
the alleys is being done und neglect in and Judge Terrell will give it if elected
disinfection ol sinks, toilets and waste to the office. While serving in an
pipes a very common one. It is only official capacity heretofore, he did
to enumerate a few of the practices more for Southeastern Marion county
that ur«f carried out that do not con than any of his predecessor* or suc
form to the regulations of the Hoard cessors, and fur this reason is entitled
of Health that I call your attention to the support of the people of this
and give notice that if existing condi section. He i* an old resident of the
tions are not pro|a*r|y attended to und county where he has always been a
remedied on or before April 10, ’08, it tax-payer, and being a tax-payer him
will lie necessary to invoke such meas self will not lie likely to put extra
on the tax-payers of the coun
ures as are specified by law governing burdens
ty.
His
excellent record while in
and regulating the health and sani office and his
location entitle him to
tary conditions of municipal corjarra- tin- consideration of the people of thil
section. ___________________
lions.
0 11. B hkwkk , M. I».,
•
Health Officer Town of Htayton.
A. C. Baker, of Turner, is out for
Appreciates The Mail.
Republican nomination to the office
of
County Hti|>eriutendent of Schools.
T ko V, N. Y., Feb. »til, 1908.
Mr. Baker is well known to the |>eople
K. 1). ALRXAKOKK, Htayton.
Dear Hir: This a . w. I am in receipt of this part of Marion county, having
of a copy of the “Mail," of the Feb Iiveil for a number of years near Htay
14th issue, and I want to say, with ton. He is a graduate of the Htayton
out giving blarney, that for a pro High school, where he proved himself
gressive, loyal, snappy pu|>er, it is hard to be a model student. He has taught
to find its equal. I fhink i* whole school for nine years, four of which he
lot of the bigger Western papers might had charge of the Aumsville schools,
do worse than imitate the M ail in where he gave the best of satisfaction.
some things. I have la-on over cor- He is a college graduate, and holds a
siderable of the North American Con State life diploma. Duriug the Span-
tinent and 1 think old Oregon all ish-American war he was a member of
right, nnd have often told |>cople in Battery H, Oregon Volunteers. He is
thorough student, well posted on af
the cast and in Canada, who in their a fairs
the day, and capable in every
ignorance, thought they were in the way to of conduct
the affairs of the
best on earth,“go and see Oregon, Ma office to which he well aspires.
We bclievo
rion Co.” (I have relatives in Htayton, Marion county schools would l>e great
beuelitted by the election of Mr.
that accounts for it.) Leaving joking ly Baker.
has a clean record in ev
aside, I consider Marion Co. one of ery way, He
and
has“made good” in what
the best in Oregon. What may be ever he has undertaken.
He has every
a "coincidence," last week I was in qualification for a first-class superin
converse with a bunch of five who tendent of schools.
Register
Remember
0
You can register with us and we will not
^ ask you such embarrassing questions. We
will provide you with a pass book and
checks without cost—and besides, keep your
books for you.
Stayton State Bank
S T A Y T O N , OR.
\
For Treasurer.
'itototoMriWb tòt ifcl
I hereby announce to the voters of
Marion county that I am a candidate
for county treasurer at the Republican
primaries; pledging honest, faithful
and impartial conduct of the county’s '
business.
-W M HTAIGKR. -4^
| Gives Pleasure
J
Our Electric Light installed in your house gives
For County Judge
you a pleasure and enjoyment of your home that ^
I hereby announce my candidacy for
^
County Judge, la-fore the Republican ^ you never had before. Gists but little, too.
primaries for Marion county April 17. j
Ask us.
Having Iteen County Commissioner
two terms and County Judge one term,
I Relieve that I am qualified for the
office for which I am a candidate.
—G. K Terrell.^
For Representative
I hereby announce myself as a can
didate for the Republican nomination
for representative at the primaries,
April 17.
If nominated and elected I
shall always vote for the peo
ple’s choice for United States
Senator.
HAL D. PATTON.
FOR COUNTY JUDGE
OF MARION COUNTY
M. L. JONES.
If I am nominated and elected I will
during my term of office observe these
principle»: Good roads, no waste of
public money, strictest economy con
sistent with a good administration of
county affairs. I will give to the man
agement of county business the same
energetic, constant and careful atten
tion that I have always given my own.
Ho far as I can contrinl expenditures,
public moneys will be expended where
they properly belong and wholly for
the public good, and so far as possible
I will leave the money in the taxpay
er’s (lockets, and invite general co-op
eration for improvements such as to
induce business investments. I desire
placed on the official ballot opposite
my name: A square deal and fair
treatment for everyone, whether sup
porter or not.
M. L. J oneh .
Marion County
Prohibition
Convention
The Marion Gxmty Prohi
Stayton Electric Light Co. Ç
There is Satisfaction
in trading here. We never misrepresent You can
depend*absolutely on the quality of our goods. We
never take a back seat when it comes to price and
you can be sure of saving money whenever you
make a purchase here.
Let us have your trade on
a straight business basis, of the best and the most
for your money and one price to all.
Shoes
for men, women and children.
Fit, style and ser
vice combined in a way that will satisfy the most
fastidious, and prices that will suit you.
Hats
To reduce our stock before our spring shipment ar
rives we are offering some of them at reduced
prices. A few are listed below:
Light Gray, Low C ro w n ....regular $ i.$ o now $1.00
Dark
“ Telescoped........
“
1.90 “ 1.2 5
“
“
Black,
“
..........
Low Crown ............
“ 2 .2 5 t0 C 2 .5 0
“
2.00
$i.5o now $ 1.25
Gehlen Bros.
...IMPLEMENTS...
bition Gtnvention will be held
in the W . C. T . U. Hall in Sa
lem, Friday, March 20, 1908,
at 10 o'clock a. m., for the pur
pose of nominating a county
ticket, and such other business
as shall come before the con
vention. Every Prohibitionist
is requested to be present that
day.
On behalf of Gxinty G>m.
Oliver Jory, Chairman. W e carry a full line of the well
Sylvanus Presnail, Sec. known Mitchell, Lewis & Sta-
ver goods,
We are in the trade and call your at
tention to our line of goods.
Conditioner for Horses Wagons, Hacks, Surries
Get your horses ready for the
Horse Show. We have the
best horse powders on the
market.
Have you registered? If not you should do
so now. Many people do not like to register
for the primaries because they will be asked,
“What are your politics?”
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S T A Y T O N , M ARION C O U N T Y . O R E G O N . M ARCH i*. 1908.
Oity Health Officer Writes.
14
Subscription , $1.25 PER ANNUM
A. NKWBHAPKH. NOT AN ONOAN
PACIFIC COAST
CONDITION POW DERS
Ask people who have used it
and see wlmt they say of it.
Good for staggers, colic, dis
temper, catarrhal fever, kid
ney trouble, constipation, in
digestion, scouring, coughs,
colds, and heaves. Sold on
its merits nnd fully gunran-
nnteed by Htayton Pharmacy.
Price 50c per package. Spe
cial price in quantity.
Stayton Bank Building.
Pharmacy
/
WANTED.
Bids on 50 tier of Old Body Fir
Wood, 20 inches long. Wood to be
cut beforo June 1st, 1908, and stacked
i in the School House wood shed before
Sept. 1st, 1908. Tho Board of Direct
ors reserve the right to reject any or
all bids. Bids will he opened Saturday
1 afternoon, Mt^rch 14th, 1908.
5-2t
E. 8 hephf . ru .
Buy from us the
^
Myer Spray Pump
They are the best.
____________ ____Do not overlook
A full stock of
Rose Manure
Oliver Plows our Spreader.
and all extras.
The Deering Mowers and Binders
And all extras.
The above are all fine goods and at the very lowest prices.
Sublimity
Implement
House,
PHILIP MEIER, Proprietor.
Mr. and Mrs. Jackson have made
many friends in Htayton during their
A reception was given by the mem short
here, who will wish them
bers of tho Christian church to Evan well in stay
their good work.
gelists 8. W. Jackson and wife at the
church Saturday evening. Owing to
TAX NOTICE.
sickness, Mr. Jackson was unable to If you pay your taxes by the 15th
be present. An excellent program was of March you will gain a rebate of
given, consisting of short talks, rec 3 per cent. Bring us your statements
itations, music, etc., and the occasion and we will remit for you without
was one of protit as well as pleasure. extra charge.
A fine lunch was served after the
S tayton S tate B a sk ,
program, which was much enjoyed.
Stnyton, Oregon.
RECKITION.