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9 THE ÄYTON MAIL Has the L a rg e st Circulation of Any Paper in the Santiam Valley— It Covers the Territory Like a Blanket. ¿1st Year, No. 52. STA Y TO N , MARION COUNTY, OREGON, THURSDAY, DECEMBER 30, 1915. Serial No. 1033 u HOW HE SAVED $20.00 MARY OF EXPENSES OF MARJON « fA N n ANNIIAI WHICH WAV WILL WILBUR WOOLEN MILLS SUM COUNTY, TAKE YOUR SCALPS OREGON FOR THE YEAR THE RAILROAD GO? off A on man the once use saved of tobacco. TO SALEM JAN. 3 SECURES CONTRACT 120.(X) by swearing 1915. MULK JUUulNu He kept of tho money spent, and below is i Mt Angid 1« now tho terminus of the track Fully 1000 people who will claim While the Wilbur Woolen Mills of Roads, Highways. Bridges and The second annual boys’ and girls’ the list: W i l l e m . Y ¡Icy .Southern, Mini thMt Subscription to Commoner.........t 1.00 bounty of 10 cents each oil 30,000 goph this city is not the biggest concern in stock judging contest at the Oregon Ferries $261115.13 the new electric line will stop there in er and mole scalps are expected at the the state, the manager J. P. Wilbur is Elections record of “ Old Hlack 86.08 Agricultural College, arranged by the not believed by anyone, Two route« Phonograph Boys’ and Girls’ Industrial Club work Joe” . „ _ .................. .26 office of the county clerk on Monday, alive and busy all the time. This has Clerk’s Office, Salaries 5300.00 ere open from that rlty south, om* (II- Ditto of "We Shall Meet Beside January 3, which is the first day on beer proven many timea in the past, Clerk’s Office, Expenses ers of the Extension Division, will take 942.72 reet to Salem, Mod the other to Kllver- tho River"......................................... 2f» which the bounty is available this year and the securing of the state blanket Sheriff’s Office, Salaries 5366.42 place in the College Armory the after ton end Slayton vie huldmiity. Whi.h 2 celluloid collars at 18c.......................36 It is expected the total appropriation , contract is but another reiteration of Sheriff’s Office Expenses 1641.45 noon of January 7, during Farmers’ and of these routes will be tMken I n » rno- 1 pair mail order yellow shoes.... 1.08 of $4300 for scalp bounty will be ex the fact that if you want anything go Recorder's Office, Salaries Home Makers’ Week. 3225.53 mootou* question, tlmt will prob;ibly be 1000 shares Mexican mining Block 1.00 hausted in a few days. The scalps after it. A comprehensive program has been Recorder’s Office, Expenses 799.28 answered by the best inducements of 2 cakes of scented toilet soap............15 have been tuken during the late spring Mr. Wilbur is to be congratulated in Treasurer’s Office, Salaries 3726.97 arranged which includes in addition to fered by the different places through 1 pig-in-clover puzzle............. .10 and summer but no bounty coulri be securing the contract to supply the Treasurer’s Office, Expenses 1344.75 the judging contest a dairy and pig which the line will run. collected on them as the fund of $4300 blankets for all the state institutions Surveyor’s Office, Salaries judging demonstration by College spec 1 box mail order cigars......... 1.00 That tho new line would have to com- 1 copy of “ The Life and Time« of for 1915, which became payable May against the bids of almost every woolen Surveyor’s Office, Expenses 1800.00 ialists, inspection of the college hams, 183.61 pele.wilh the O. K. and the S I*, if James A. Garfield"......... . 22 of this year, was soon exhausted. mill in the northwest. Many hundreds Assessor’s Office. Salaries livestock, and farm, and the awarding 1.40 6112.98 they run into Salem is a foregone con Chautauqua season ticket....... 2.00 The appropriation and the bounty law of pairs of bianketa will be turned out Assessor’s Office Expenses 627.46 of prizes to the winning contestants by clusion, nnd they would also have to For the heathen in Borneo _____ .10 were created by the last legislature. the coming months for this contract School Governor Withyeombe. The second an Superintendent, Salaries 5002.00 compete by h longer haul through the For the ditto in Formosa___ ______06 Practically all other business of the alone. nual horse show under the direction ot School Supt. Office, Expenses 1478.44 Molalla district. If they should come For the ditto in Guatemala................06 office of the county clerk will be sub the faculty and students of tne depart Health Officer 716.87 to Silverton. Sublimity and Slayton 4 bottles cologne water.............. .36 ordinated to paying the bounty. The ment of animal husbandry, for which Coroner’s Office 612.55 A “SHIVAREE” they would tap new, fresh territory Peanut« and chewing gum........... 3.39 scalps turned into the office of the entries have been received from leading Fruit inspector 1460.25 noil the people of tho East slile would 1 Brazilian diamond scarf pin.............40 clerk must be prepared to show the horsemen of Portland and the Willam Agriculturalist 900.00 have n more direct route to 1’ortlard. 1 copy of ‘Night Life in Chicago’ .10 nose and ears of the animal. The Word comes from the Benton County Stock Inspector 403.20 ette Valley, will be held in the evening The latter seems to he the most logi I copy of "Confession of an Ae- whole skins are not desired. T h e Review printed at Philomath, Oregon Sealer of Weights & Measures 333.27 and a section will be reserved for seat cal route, with the greatest returns in tresa"____. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ip scalps are destroyed after the bounties that Mr. and Mrs.- Chas. Roscoe of Court House ing the young stock judges. On Janu 9836.73 prospect, but the first outlay will prob Postage on «2 applications for ! are paid. ary 8 there will be a general assembly Circuit Court 9737.00 Summit were given an old fashioned ably be more on uccount of a rougher government documents............. .♦ 52 1 Scalps cannot be sold or given away. serenade of all contestants followed by a moving County Court & Commissioner» 5067.81 at their home on Turn Turn country to traverse. | They must be presented by the party Postage on 38 answers to fake 2868.85 picture exhibition, and a series of ad Thursday evening. Mrs. Roscoe Justice Court it is quite probable that a free right- advertisements........................... 7 6 I killing the moles or gophers, or bv an last Juvenile Court 151.35 dresses by Governor Withyeombe and was a Slayton girl, Miss Katie Shelly, of-way would have u great influence on 1 divining rod................................ 2 .oo agent duly authorized in writing. members of the college faculty will be Jail 1357.76 and is to be congratulated upon the the officials of the road, ami the Mail 4 pounds of stick candy................ .24 given. Insane Committments 390.00 warm welcome her new neighbors gave firmly believea that if a free right-of- Subscription to Ed Howe’*.Monthly .10 22383.60 her. The report is that all had a splen Care of Poor way were pledge t from Mt. Angel to 1 genuine Guarnerium (by mail) . 2.10 Indigent Soldiers 831.10 did time and the new bride treated the FIRE ALARM SOUNDS Slayton the road would lie built before 1 madstone . . . . . . __. . . . . . . . . . . . . .16 Rebate of Fees 147.00 serenaders to all kinds of good eatables neat fall. Total ..........................................$20.00 Tax Rebate 829.96 before their departure. (f that is true, and there is every ev- Fairs and Expositions 1775.54 The fire bell clanged lustily Christm s idcnc • that it is true, it is up to you Advertising 600.00 evening, in answer to the call that E. School Entertainment and Social on Mr. Farmer along the proposed route Scalp Bounty (predatory animals) 125.50 D. Alexander’s home was afire. How i Wednesday evening, Dec. 22, 1915, the to make this concession. If you think Scalp Bounty (gopher and mo!e)4345.00 ever, it was but the chimney burning | following program was given at the you are not able to stand the cost, it is Diseased Cattle Indemnity 262 50 out from a too large Christmas fire, and Cole School. up to the fsrmcrs whose land is not Forest Fire Protection 277.64 was soon put out with no damage. I Song - Old Winter is Here - by school touched to help stand the expense. Sit Total Ì&1Ì&.20 Rec. - • Enough for All down and figure out just what it would SONS OF VETERANS Raymond Minten A pleasant hour and a half was en- bo worth io you to huve a direct elec, The following program was rendered - - Molly's Philosophy joyed by the patrons of the Kingston trie line to Portland, and then get out Bt Hie Union Hill school house Thurs- ! Iter. Hazel Wataon school district Dec. 23 as a result of an and organise in order to meet the de day evening Dec. 23. WHO PAYS ? The Sons of Veterans are called to mands of the people who are ready to Song When the Summer is Past Rcc. in concert - Three Good Cheers entertainment prepared by the school meet at the 1. O. 0. F. hail on Monday, Primary Class The following program was render Archie Thomas build if you will provide the right-of Rec. January 3. All are requested to be ed: Rec. - Now - Zona C-jJe Santa Claus’ Petition Kate TefTt “ Who Pays?” still continues to be way. Thts has been done in many in "Welcome Song” by school the most popular senes of photo-plays present end bring a new member. stances and -an la- done again. What Christmas Time Douglas Heater 1 Song • - Twinkle Little Star Primary Class Rec. "P a” Glenn Phillipi ever brought to Stayton. The time is Remember the date. Oregon Grape do you think of it? The columns of The Song " "When Santa Was a Boy’* fast slipping away, and only 3 more of The True Christmas Mull are open for any discussion along Bells of Xmas Harvey Thomas Rec. Bessie Cary I John Creech these wonderful character problems NOTICE The Grouch Family this line. Your article must be signed, Dialogue - Bug-Town Band j " "A Wish" Josephine Brand will be presented at the Star Theatre. The members of the Sublimity Fire not for publication, hut for protection Primary Song Jolly Okl St.Nick Drama Only a Step at n Time "Reindeer Song" 1st, 2nd and 3rd Each one is complete in itself. Don’t Relief Association are notifie I to be to us. No newspaper pays any atten The First Christmas Jack TefTt Song The First Christmas Gift grades miss a one of them. Prices remain the present at Sublimity for the annual Orval Williams Ker. tion to unsigned articles. Just request Rec. same, 5 and 10c Clara Minten ; Rec. "Scaring Santa" th.it your name he withheld if you wish Dialogue . A Christmas Guest meeting to be held in the C. C. F. hall - Christmas Bells Herman Gassner Veda Scott Rec. it omitted ami it will he done. Who Recitation Saturday, Jan. 8, 1916. Be sure and be "Christmas’’ Julia Creech Nina Darby i Belle Hurt will speak first? present for the purpose of electing of Dialogue Uncle John's Christmas j "Santa’s Secref'Edna Crab Santa Calls The Roll Drama ficers and attending to any otter busi • Miss Ruth Fuson Recitation Mildred Peters Solo tree YOU CAN GET THE ness that may come before the meeting. • ? A Smooth Day- “Chrismas Bells” Myrtle Ti Clara Heater Declamation Chas. Hottinger, Sec. Van Myers tus STAYTON MAIL 1 YR Stelle Gilmour Try one of those 25c meals at the Song - 'Welcome to Santa" by school Henry Peters Drama - Dot Entertains - Velma FOR 75c. DO IT NOW Stayton Hotel. They are the kind th it Song Watson and Darrel Montgomery Rec. “ Brother Bill” Allie Lulay He comes in the Night satisfies. Lanna Belle Hurt-Kntc TefTt A Reading - Grandmother’s Experience Rec. "The Giggling Girl" Maysel Montgomery Lighting of candles and distribution Pietrok Mrs. C. II. Brewer anil Mrs. G. I,. of presents. Drama - - Ch, You Teacher " “The Second Table” Willie Mr. and Mrs. Jack Waltemeyer left "Moving Pictures on The Film of Brown entertained friends a t Mrs. Song . . . Silent Night Ruettgers Monday morning for Silverton, where Life and How Men are Influenced Ring, Ring Christmas Song Brewer’s heme on Third Street, this The teacher, Miss Ida Denney of Address Ass’t. Supt. Jos. Benner "Ghosts of Notable People” they will put on a play for one of the Thereby,’’ will be the sermon topic at city, at 2:30 to 5 p. m. with a Kensing near Salem, is giving excellent satis Mrs. Barber rendered valuable assist Song “ Santa Claus is Coming by Silverton lodges. The good wishes of the Methodist Episcopal church next ton this afternoon in honor of their sis faction, and the regard in which she is ance in the preparation of the program. school the Stayton people go with them, and Sunday night. “ He Brought Him To ter Mrs. Esther Stamp of Pendleton. held by her pupils was evidenced by After the exercise, two long tables Rec. "Jes’ Before Xmas" Ben Keny hope that they will be back among us Jesus; A Plan for The New Year” will The house whs very prettily decorat the manv pretty little gifts which were were arranged and upon them a feast be considered at the morning service. on in the future. ed w i t h holiday green and potted , left in Santa’s care for her. was spread, which was free for every " “ A Newspaper Report" Marie plants. Dainty refreshments were one present. Ruettgers served to the guests, who were: We wish, also to mention that after Drama "Oh, You Teacher’’ Mcsdames G. B. Trask, W. F. Follis, concluding all ceremonies, Mr. Benner Song "To Sports Away” VISITS STAYTON Alva Smith, James Cain. A. Hill, Allie was called upon to sing a song. He Rec. “The Society Belle" Beradina Brewer, Mary Allen, C. E. Brown, II.- responded to the call and gave us one Ruettgers A. Beauchamp, Kate Conaway, A. C. Geo. W. Weeks, the genial owner of on the "Oregon Boys” , when he was : " "Saving Mother” Augusta Thomas, E. D. Alexander, Chas. Sta>- one of the liest fruit ranches near Sa cheered wildly. Ruettgers ton, Anna Stayton. B. A. Schaefer, lem, nnd erstwhile member of the last A large and jolly crowd went home j "Laughter and Song” Dorn Shrove, Miss Cora Cooper, out of lamented legislature, together with his well satisfied with their evening's en- j Song “The Red Scarf” town guests were: Mrs. Frank Potter wife were in town Monday shaking tertainment, especially the latter part Following the program, remarks were of Mill City and Mrs. Johnson of Gor- hands with old friends nnd acquaint of it. made by the patrons who are taking a vais: nnd the hostesses Mesdames (ML ances. Mr. nnd Mrs. Weeks had been .Treat interest in school alTairsthis year Brewer and G. L. Brown and the guest spending Christmas with his son-in-law, | which is shown by the tax which they of honor Mrs. Esther Stamp of Pendle Carl Downey, who lives in tho Waldo recently voted to run an eight month’s ton, Oregon. Hills. • school and other improvements they Are attractive to women because they contain are making. the following features The Co. Supt. says we shall soon be At the joint installation of the Ma ready to standarize. sonic and Eastern Star lodges Monday Because they follow the fashion night, the following officers were in Stylish tendencies of the dav carefully. stalled: Masonic; Herbert Bennett, W.- WATCH MEETING M.; Ward Holford, S.W.; S.H.Heltxcl, D u r a b le Because made of handsome yet J.W .; Frank Blakely, See.; W.H.Hob i^U idU lu sturdy material that stand wear. son, Treas.; Grant Murphy, S.D.; \V.- An Epworth League social and watch J C. Gauntt, J. I). ; L. S. Lambert. S. S. ; night service will be held at the home j Harry Humphreys,J.S. ; A.D.Gardner, of Mr. and Mrs. J. R. Gardner on Fri- i P n m f n r f o h lo Because they are cut to the Chap.;.I.T.Follis,Marshal; Conrad Nei- day night when some of the Methodist UUIIliul Id U Its proper size and fit perfectly. people and their friends will gather in I hert, Tyler. Eastern Star: Worthy Matron, Della the spacious rooms ot the Gardner resi Harold: Worthy Patron, W. A. Elder; dence for an evening’s entertainment, j CORDED BUTTON HOLES Made on a special ma Associate M., Mrs. Bernice Elder; Con after which a praise and consecration ! chine that makes a lock, non-raveling stitch. ductress,Edna Brewer; Associate Con., ! service will take place ns the old year Mrs. Ellen Lambert; Chaplain, Mrs. dies and the year 1916 is rung in, W.H.Hobson; Sec., Ina Harold; Treas., _________________ Laura Taylor; Adah, Rose Follis; Ruth, Lena Stlhavy; Martha, Veva Rennett, REGISTRATION OPENS We are giving a $10.00 Aluminum Set Esther, Dora Shreve; Electa, Mrs. away absolutely free Wilbur; Warder, Effie Cole; Sentinel, C. H. Brewer. The County Clerks office will be open A very nice musical program was for registration of voters on January 3. See our display of Kimona cloth. rendered by the high school orchestra, You don’t have to go to Salem to reg SATURDAY, NEW YEA R ’S DAY led by I).C. Davis, a vocal solo by Mrs. ister, however, as 35 registrars will be Buy one for cold weather. Roy Hall, and a violin solo by Miss appointed to take care of county. The Wanda Brown. Addresses by differ name* of the registrars will be publish ent members of both Gslges w < follow ed as soon as kown. ed by a symptuous banquet prepared by the Ladies' Aid Society of the M E. I»*wrence Downing of Sodaville spent church, which was enjoyed by all pres Christmas day with his grandparents, ent. Mr. and Mrs. S. H. Burson. COLE SCHOOL HAS XMAS ENTERTAINMENT KINGSTON SCHOOL EN TERTAINS DEC. 23 CHRISTMAS PROGRAM AT UNION HILL 4 4 WILL ENTERTAIN WITH KENSINGTON We wish our friends and patrons a Happy and Prosperous New Year Sloper’s Drug Store EASTERN STAR AND MASONS INSTALL Mina Taylor House Dresses Children's Aprons 28c to 42c. Ladies’ Aprons 48c, 58c, 75c, 79c, 89c. Ladies’ House Dresses 98c, $1.28, $1.47. Mayo’s Cash Store