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MAIL CONTEST ENDS;
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VICINITY.
14th Y e a r, No. 49.
STAYTON, MARION COUNTY, OREGON, JANUARY 7, 1910.
Serial No. 727.
What m gigantic crowd It wan, pack- they were alternately cheered and
lti|C the Stayton opera house from pit applauded. Each one thanked the
to dome! The whole countryside waa friends who had contributed to auch
FINE SKATING IN STAYTON.
there, seemingly, and aurh peraona aa success. After the three prizes had
were not there were repreaented. Yea, been given out, Mr. Mack received an
It waa New Year'a Day, 1910, and the electric bulb and a shaving inug aa a
oeraaion waa the biff diatrihution of 33 consolation award.
prize* at the eoncluaion of the great
W. L. Frerea, proprietor of the Mall,
Stayton Mail auhaaription contest.
waa chairman of the meeting. John
For the Aral time in newapaper hls- Alden Seabury, editor and manager of
The new footbridge across the San­
tory, probably, everything waa con­ the Mail, acted as clerk, and read
tiam river at Stayton was thrown open
Burglars
entered
the
furniture
store
had
survived
Henry
Smith’s
fire
(in
the
ducted fairly and squarely, and each off all of the 560 names aa they were
of Marking & Ruettgers, Stayton, be­ safe) and an old U. S. copper cent, to foot travel this week. It describes
one of the more than 500 participate deposited in the prize box. Clara
a concave arc, 150 feet wide between
tween 1 and 2o'clock Monday morning, were left by the prowlers.
in the contest freely expresaed their Mielke, Gladys Jones and Ruth Roy
the two pier heads where the north
detonated
the
office
safe,
secured
a
This
act
constitutes
the
fourth
affair
confidence in the Stayton Mail, in its determined the winners. Henry Smith,
span
of the wagon bridge went out a
small quantity of loot and departed; un­ of its kind In the history of Stayton.
contest, in the merchants who gave Henry Shank and J. R. Miller were
month
ago. Altho it sways slightly, it
seen, unknown as to name, and almost The first robbery occurred in 1890 in
the 30 prises and in the hard-working, the judges.
is perfectly safe, and as many as a
unheard.
Loss,
$231.75.
the
general
merchandise
store
conduct­
loyal agents who so largely contributed
Since the Mail’s contest, the circula­
dozen persons have crossed it at one
to its success.
tion of this paper has nearly trebled,
The robbery was discovered at 7 a.m. ed by U. Whitney. The thieves made time.
The winners among the solicitors are and today it has the largest circulation
when Herman Marking opened the store quite a haul, but were later caught
aa follows:
of any paper in the towns of Stayton,
for the day’s business. The safe was a thru a charm which served to identify
First Prise to John Zubcr, Sublimity; Sublimity, Aumsviile, Shaw, Lyons,
wreck, the entire front being blown to them. The second incident was the
John Henkel has quit the tailoring
llOOdiamond ring, given by the Stayton Mchama, Klumb,
North Santiam,
pieces and the metal cracked in a hun­ cracking of E. Roy’s safe in 1896,
when
the
robbers
escaped
witn
several
business
in this city and become an
Mail.
West Stayton, Kingston, Gooch, one-
dred places. Several tents had been
Second Prize to Mrs. Kftie Miller, i half of the Scio rural routes, and
cut into strips to wrap around the safe, hundred dollars of money and jewels. honest farmer over on the Linn county
Stayton; $60 gold watch, given by the { majority of the towns up and down
and thereby deaden the noise of the ex­ The third attempt was made in the side. "W hat’s the use in me working?"
Stayton Mail.
the North Fork of the Santiam river.
plosions, but except for the safe and summer of 1909, when two bandits truly asks Mr. Henkel, “ when my hens
Third Prize to Moae S. Titua, Kings­ It is the newspaper alike for readers
the tents, no other interior damage tried unsuccessfully to hold up the will work for me. When the hens
ton; tlf> silver-mounted silk umbrella, and advertisers, and already the Mail
was done. The safe blowers were ama­ Stayton State Bank. They escaped don’t work for me, then 1 will again
given by the Stayton Mail.
has entered into a contract with one
teurs, as it required four explosions amid a fusillade of shots. No one was work some more myself.”
The winners among the subscribers Stavton merchant (W. F. Klecker,
to gain access into the small vault. wounded. And the last is the fourth.
are aa follows:
general merchandise and clothing), for
Nitro-glycerin was the medium em­ The forniture store robbers are be­
lieved to be the same three men who
Prize No. 1. —K. E. Trask, Lyona.
a full-page adv. during the entire year
ployed.
Vaclav Svancara has bought the 161}
were warned away from the lumber
M m N o . 2 . Charles Lertlcr.Scio.
1910. Others will follow, for it is
acres of farm land in the Waldo Hills
Thr-
four
explosions
were
all
heard
by
yani
last
8Ummer
),y
Floyd
A.
Robert­
Prise No. :t. G. A. Sandner, Sru>.
ulways the paper with the circulation
Two Weeks of Freezing Weather William Hawkins, who was sitting up son, then night watchman. The same comprising the old Decker place, eight
Prize No. 4. 8. O. Hart, Lebanon.
which gives the real results, and the
the Foresters of America with Dad trio were in town two weeks before the miles northeast of Stayton. Price not
Makes the Boy's Heart Glad. for
Prise No. 6.—H. C. Von Behren,
Mail not only has circulation, but it has
Queerer, a sick Forester. Hawkins at robbery, at which time they were stated. The deal was arranged thru
hundreds and hundreds of warm friends |
Aumsviile.
Coldest, 16 Above Zero.
first paid little attention to the shots, again identified t y Robertson, who the real estate firm of J. T. Kearns &
Prize No. 6.--Mr*. Johanna Weidner, every one of whom closely scans its i
thinking someone might be tardily cele­ with three other c’tizens searched the Co., Stayton, the buyer coming here
pages weekly. It has. become the!
Portland.
brating
the new year, but he did go city after dark a-id finally located them from Nebraska.
Prize No. 7.—E. Roy, Stayton.
great family paper of this part of Ma­
outside and see the reflection of a light in isolated rooms in the local hotels.
Prize No. 8.—Lon Shelley, Stayton. rion and Linn counties, and its circula- j
on Matthieu’s place. Even then no Alarm"* at the activity of the night
M m N o . 9.- W. E. Clark, Stayton. tion books are always open to all those ^
thought of robbery entered his mind. posse, the robbers bided their time and
Prize No. 10.—M. E. Smith, Shaw.
entitled to see.
Work has started on a second ferry­
But when the fourth explosion came made no attempt that
Had they boat at Stayton, the first boat being
Prize No. 11.—W. M. Munkers,
about 3 a. m., it was so loud as to com­ done so they would havR cen met with
Giles Thomas and an old mountaineer
Stayton. .
pel attention. He again went outdoors, loaded guns in half a dozen of the Stay- unable to handle the river traffic at
friend met near Stayton one day last
Prize No. 12.—John Goeders, Stayton.
this point. The second ferryboat will
MRS. MILLER'S THANKS.
but the thieves had taken their de­ ton stores.
week, and after informing each other
be more than 40 feet long, t nd is guar­
Prize No. 13.—F. M. Titze, Mehama.
At its meeting Monday night, the anteed in advance not to be a narwhal.
that it was frosty and a little “ dry," parture.
Prize No. 14.—O. V. Myers, Stayton.
I desire to express my heartfelt
The loss to Marking & Ruettgers is commercial club named a committee to
their conversation took on a remines-
Prize No. 16. — Mrs. W. H. Hobson,
thanks thru the Stayton Mail to my cent character. And when Giles spoke as follows: Damage to safe $175, wait on the city council Tuesday even­
lAbanon.
friends w I m helped me to secure n,y of the many, many years which had tents $15, razors $32, cash $7, knife ing with the request that the town be
I*ri*e No. 16.—D. I. Caldwell,
Honor roll at school taught by Miss
nice present. 3'be following is a
come and passed away since they first $2.75; total $231.75. A nickel which policed at night.
Stryton.
Iva W iliams: Thelma Fox, Jesse Fox,
of my »iihacrila-rs alio were the lucky met, there were tears in his voice.
Pri*e No. 17.— A. D. Gardner,
Lucille Jones, Ebie Surry. Clara Mc-
ones to receive u pre-ent; to you 1 ex­
But all memories of the past were
Stayton.
Mil’.in, Laurence Mulkey, Meral Mulkcy,
swept aside when his eyes chanced to
Prize No. 18.—P. C. F re res, Klumb. tend my congratulations:
Ina Hathaway, Ruth Hat! away. Forest
rest
on
an
unnatural
growth
on
his
Prise No. 19.—James B. Leigh,
K. K. Trask, Lyon«, Ore.
No. 1
;
Hathaway.
Detroit.
Mrs. 8. O. H art, i<ebanoa
So. 4 friend’s neck.
"W hy,” said he) "what is the thing,
I rise No. 20.—L. S. Lambert.
No. 8
T<on Shelley, Slayton
anyway, and how long has it been
Stayton.
M K. Smith, Shaw
No. 10
there?"
Prize No. 21.—Emma StrelT.
A. C. Stowell has rebought into the
John Goeders, Stayton
Jfn.
11
On being informed that it had been
Stayton.
partnership of Sestak & Stowell, from
Mr*. IV. 11. Hobson, Lebanon No. 1Ó there for years, he said; "Is it pos­
Paize No. 22.—George Gassner,
which he withdrew in favor of Sestak
A. D. Gardner, Slayton
No. 17 sible after all the admiring glances
NORTH YAKIMA, Wash. Dec. 30 evergreens. Covers were laid for 20 & Sons some time ago. The r.ew firm
Kingston.
James B. l.eigh, Detroit
No. 19 that I have cast at that shapely neck —A Christmas wedding, especially guests, and a delicious supper was will bear the same name as formerly.
Prize No. 23. — Mrs. A. M. Sperry,
(*. S. Lambert, Stayton
No. 20! and well poised head that I have failed happy in the significance of anniver- served. Many beautiful gifts were
North Santiam.
j George Gaasuer, Stayton
Prize No. 24.—E. P. Schott,
No. 22| to see that one defect.
sariea was celebrated in the marriage received by the happy young couple.
Sublimity.
Time waa flying and the frienda were of Miw Etlnft LeinonH Masterman Mr. and Mrs. Hodges will be at home
V.P. Luncetield, Stayton
No 29
Mrs. A. J. Shelton is here from Port­
Prize No. 26.—H. J. Marking.
To those who did not draw a pre - 1 separating, when Giles turned and and Leon \V. Hodges, at the homeof Mr in Fair View after Jan. 1.
land to remain, and as soon as she can
Stayton.
I niium, I trust they will enjoy the pa per 8^0Ute<^- Say, mightn t that blamed and Mrs. Earl Aplet, 812 South Ninth Mr. Hodges was formerly of Stayton,
buy a suitable piece of lot property,
Prize No. 26.—T. J. Hill, Sublimily. miring . . the
1
.. . „ which
1 :„i
: is i before
»
gall stone?”
year
ua thing on * your neck be a R
where
he
has
many
friends.
—E.
M.
Street
on
Christmas
eve,
Dec.
24.
liM)9,
will
erect a modern dwelling.
Prize No. 27.—H. M. Crane,
¡ind will leal well repaid for the ~
«a»«» 4 n n n r r
Rev. Morton L. Rose of the First 1
Kingston.
■Stayton Mail. Not only for this year,
Christian church officiating. The!
Prize No. 28.—John Benedict,
but for the years lo come, and there­
bride was unattended and was very
Aumsviile.
by the Stay ton Mail will continue to
Prize No. 29.—V’. P. Lanccfield,
pretty in a gown of silver mescaline
grow from year to year and extend
Stayton.
silk and white lace. She carried a
So far as the Mail is informed to the ;
Prize No. 30.—Mrs. J. G. Gassner. I (rout the East to the West, from
Three men and one horse were felled dainty white lsce handkerchief. The
Kingston.
the North to the South; even to the Friday, last, by the sweep of a capstan parlor was decorated in white crape contrary, the first baby bom in T h e, Submarine stock found a ready sale
The complete list of prizes, with their South; even to the North Pole, when being used on the gravel bar near the evergreens and pompons plums, which Garden Spot in 1910 is the fcouucing 8- , in this city and vicinity the past few
lb. son of Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Fery, I days, when it was ascertained the
donors, is as follows:
i it is discovered is nty wish.
bridge for the tightening of the steel were furnished by Mrs J J . Calhoun,
in West Stayton, which the stork left ferryboat recently constructe l and
Will the Stayton Mail accept, my cable which suspends the hanging aunt of the groom. The couple stood with the happy parents Jan. 2. Other bunched at this point was a better
bridge from the main span. The horse between two Christmas trees, arched
Subscription Premiums.
holiday births are a daughter to Mr. diver than swimmer. No medals have
t Ini ok» for their kindness while I
; had wound the bar to an exceedingly with white ribbon and a mammoth
and Mrs. Albert Brown, of Aumsviile, yet been awarded to the crew, but all
have been their employe.
I.
—K. KoY.»terltiiz »liver c»|>.
tight point, when without warning the
and a son to Mr. and Mrs. H. H. would-be passengers remain on shore,
J.
—W. r . K l . m m , m i l of e l n l h n .
bel!
extending
from
the
center.
KFFIK MILLER.
pin which held the sweep in position
Chance, of North Santiam. Dr. Beau­
a. K osinkk A M iri . kk , line »»iMIr.
The color scheme in the dining champ was in attendance at all three or else view the submarine from the
flew out, releasing the stout wooden
4. S tation P ma B nzc T, ph on ograp h,
footbridge above.
ft. W . K. T homas .V S o n . d i n n e r »el.
lever. This sweep whirled backward room was green ami white crape, with of these accouchments.
5. -I. m K»:MurN,dimtile-liarrel»liolziin.
with lightning speed, mowing down
7.—M ar KIKu A- K crtiokk », »of»
man and beast in the fraction of a sec­
(. Waller» A Co., haliy e*rriA|(r.
EDITOR JOHN ALDEN SEABURY, OF ST A Y T O N MAIL, AND HIS CHIPS.
ond. Frank Van Ermen, walking just
f . —Fred Rock Mercantile Co.,uml>r Jar.
10.
- S layto n A Kobcrtaon, nlrc hat
behind the bar, was strnck in the chest
11.
—V. I*, t.anccftehl, |>alr of »hoe*.
and hurled 20 feet, sustaining a severe
"The maid 1 « not d ead , hut uleep eth."
12. K lth er A R lr h a r i ta o n , p a i r of aline».
bruise
and a broken rib; Archie Cas-
IS. - J o s . J. I . a m h r e c h t . Ims of cliiars.
Laid to rest at Xmastide, amid the pell was cracked at the top of one
14.
—II. J. Mutachh r, fern cutter.
tears of many bereft relatives and ankle, and has a crippled foot; John
Ift. Il lll Broa., f o n d pipe.
friends, all that remained mortal of Thoma was struck below the hip and
15. —I. M. Ill 11 * 0 , 2 year»’ anbacrlptlon.
17. K. A. Ro b erts* « ,l a u n d ry work.
Eva Wirth was consigned back to earth thrown down like a log. The horse
IS.—J. A Henrterahott, postcard alb um.
by loving hands Sunday in the Wiener was whanged on the legs, but escaped
Ill K. T. Matlhlun, bottle c h a m p a g n e.
eemetery at Kingston.
with bruises.
.■0. -Sratak A Sous. Ill IS ring bologna.
This bright young girl, returning
21.
—Brewer Drug Co., 'ollet »et.
22. - J o h n !.« ii , doaeli heat photograph».
home from school (in the Richardson
2 8 . - Slayton Chair C o . , rocker.
district) two weeks ago today, was
.'4.- lake Hpaulol, k itchen »Ink.
taken ill and suffered the pangs of «ap­
24.—W. II. Cooper, bu ggy whip.
pendicitis one full week until the angel
91. -O. B. Traak, line buggy rnlie.
27 Slayton Kleclrlc l.l gh t Co., fancy
of immortality relieved the troubled
lamp »hade.
soul Christmas eve, Dec. 24, at 9:30
2 N. licorge llev le, hai r e a t anil »here.
o’clock. Her age was 15 years, 8 W. E. Thomas & Son, grocers of
2 d ,—V.Jk I. Bakery,S loarca bread.
Stayton, plan to build a new frame
SO.—W. L. Frerea, lot In Park View add.
months, 11 days.
store on the present site of the Mail
Eva
was
the
eldest
daughter
of
Mr.
Solicitors' Prises.
and Mrs. G. M. Wirth, living on Burton office, and as they own the property
Capital Prize Inai i n a i n o m i King.
creek, just beyond the Bilyeu Den dis­ the newspaper office is put to the
i i rand Prfkc. M i d o l l i Wall'll.
trict in Linn county. She was also a necessity of moving immediately after
Couaolatlou I 'Mae. Silk Um brella.
niece of H. E., J. D., L. S., and J. C. this issue Is off the press. For this
Wirth, and of their sister, Mrs. Roy reason, the paper this week and next
Subscribers who won prizes, but who Cowan, of Tulare, Cal. She ia survived is perforce somewhat abbreviated, but
have aa yet not received them, are in her own family by one younger sister the editor can promise his readers a
requested to communicate with the and two brothers. All except her aunt complete paper again just as soon as
attended the obsequies, paying the the type, cases and presses are again
Mail immediately.
The agenta’ final standing was as parting homage of love and affection at in position. In any event, no issue of
; the grave. Rev. R. L. Morton preached the Mail will be missed.
shown herewith:
John Zuber,
139 I the funeral sermon.
No girl bore a sweeter disposition
Mrs. Effie Miller,
125
W. H. King has just finished clearing
M. S. Titua,
102 ; than Eva Wirth. She was a girl of 20 acres of good tillable laud near
M. O. Mack.
64 I many friends, and had a smile for Lyons for Frank Potter.
(laud Darby,
21 ■ everybody. She and her mother were
F. H. Thompson, M. D., physician
Harvey Beauchamp,
10 more like companions than mother and
ami surgeon, Stayton, Oregon.
43
I
daughter,
and
with
the
mother,
pro-
All others, under
10
J. M. Ringo, Funeral Director and
Each of the four leading agenta made | liahly, falls the hardest blow. Her los*
Embalmcr. 3rd «ml High Stnvtom
a sp»«eh In receiving the prise, and is keenly felt.
ROBBERS BLOW SAFE Stayton
IN A STAYTON STORE Su n rays
Hens Do the Work.
Buys 161 Acres.
WHEN GILES MET
THE MOUNTAINEER
Build New Ferry.
Faithful Scholars.
BECOMES BENEDICT AT
NORTH YAKIMA, WASH.
Back in Market.
Will Locate Here.
| 3 MEN AND 1 HORSE
FELLED BY CAPSTAN
ENTERS INTO REST
AMID TEARS OF ALL
NEWSPAPER OFFICE
MOVES THIS WEEK
J
FIRST BABY IN 1910 SUBMARINE STOCK
BORN TO A. FERY IN STAYTON FERRY