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About The Stayton mail. (Stayton, Marion County, Or.) 1895-current | View Entire Issue (March 28, 1918)
THE STAYTON MAIL Has the Largest Circulation of A ny Paper in the Santiam Valley S T A Y T O N , M A R IO N C O U N T Y , O R E G O N , T H U R S D A Y , M ARCH 28, 24th. Year, N o. 13. Liberty Loan Meet- Spectacular Features J. P. Wilbur Out Third Liberty Loan ing at Jordan Mark “Jim Bludso for the Legislature Drive Opens April 6 ■■ ■ .i ■ , # Salem, March 23. John I* The drive for the Third Liberty Wilbur of Slayton to-day filed Loan will open April 6 and this with Secretary of State Olcott is to be a much more intensive bis declaration of candidacy for campaign than either of the the Republican nomination for state representative from Marion others as every adult man and county. His slogan is: ‘‘I stand woman is to be given an op I for a business administration portunity to buy a bond or give I with 100 per cent efficiency." their reason for not doing so. While thealsive announcement This issue will be for $3,000,000,- came as a surprise to many, it is 000 and all over subscriptions, known to some that Mr. Wilbur the rate of interest will be 4 1-4 has been urged by bis friends to per cent. come out for the office of repre This will ben Rtu|>enduou8 task sentative. The need of capable but America likes to do big things men in the state house at Salem and in view of the fact that all is apparent to everyone, and Mr. over subscriptions will l>o allowed Wilbur has all the qualifications let us raise double the amount for an able legislator. He is well asked for and let the Hun know versed in the needs of the peo we are in this war to the finish ple of the state, will be found and that we will spare neither willing to judge with fairness men nor money until the Kaiser any question that may arise and is licked, may be depended upon to stand The Stars and StrijK*s have by his slogan, “ a business ad never yet been lowered in defeat. ministration with 100 per cent Wo are engaged in this war efficiency." He is a good speak with only the highest aims and er, and can hold his own in de loftiest ideals and are determined bate. If he should succeed in to prosecute it to a successful and Is-ing seated in the state legis victorious conclusion, Let every lature Marion county will have man and woman have a part in one representative who will be this great achievement by sub something more than a figure scribing liberally to this loan. It head. and one who will give his takes men and money to conduct In-st efforts to the good of the a war and the larger the under w hole state. tuking the greuter the demand for the sinews of war. Slayton failed to reach her M e t h o d is t C h u rch quota in the last loan drive but Pastor W. J. Warren no one thinks it was for the lack of patriotism or lack of money, j Services at 11 a. m. and 7:30 but lack of proper organization p. m. Sunday School 10 a. m. and publicity, but she is going to Epworth League 6;30 p m.. redeem herself this time by going Prayer meeting every Wednes over the top so strong that it will day evening at 7:30. dispel any doubts as to our sin Meeting of the Sunday school cerity and earnestness. So let board the second Monday of us get ready for the opening gun every month at 7:30 p. m. Of April 6. the anniversary of our ficial board meeting the same entry into this great conflict. ’evening at 8 o’clock. The amount asked for is smal ler than w'as expected owing to Stayton’s Patriotic League will the fact that our expenditures for give a big dance in the Trotter loans to our allies have not been building April 5th. as heavy as was estimated. WANTED—B,y Gene Fickiin, The bonds of the first and second loans have been convertible into a set of knitting needles that a future issue hut this issue will won’t drop stitches. The yarn for Red Cross knit not be. to put a stop to the ex ters will be at the Red Cross peditio n of higher rate of inter room Saturday afternoon. est. Miss Wanda Brown, who is a student at the U. of O. at Eugene is s|tending her Raster vacation at home. Liberty Loan Bond drive begins April 6th, gel ready to swat the Kaiser C O M IN G ! ! A Comedy Drama Presenting MR. BOB April 5th, 8:30 p. m. AT THE Jordan Catholic Hall By The STAYTON HIGH SCHOOL Come and see a rousing comedy full of side splitting scenes, one and forty minutes of laughter ADMISSION 25 cents One of the most spectacular photo plays ever put on the scr* en is announced in "Jim Bludso," the Triangle-F'ine Arts feature which will be seen at the Star Theatre Saturday night. This play was dramatized from the celebrated poem by John Hay and has as its star ‘‘Wilfred Lu cas, recently seen in “ Hell-to- Pay" "A ustin" and ‘‘The Micro scope M ystery." The action includes the flooding of a Mississippi river town through the bursting of a levee. Water is seen rushing through the streets in streams and event ually corning up to the second story windows of the houses. Another remarkable incident of the production is the complete destruction by fire of a large river steamer, the Prairie Bell of the Hay poem. Triangle-Fine Arts bought a river boat for the plav, and it was burned to the w ater’s edge, after which an ex plosion sent its hulk into the air in splinters. Lucas is said to give a remark able characterization of Jim Bludso, the heroic engineer, and to be ably supported by such well known Triangle-Fine Arts players as Sam de Grasse. Win Beginning next week school ifred Westover, Olga Grey and will start at 9 o’clock by the new the youthful Geòrgie Stone. time, also the noon hour has been cut to forty minutes thus clos ing school at 3:00 instead of 3:30 old time, but 2:00 new time. The high school baseball team An impressive and largely at will play a game with Hubbard April 5, at 2:30 p. m. by the new tended funeral service was held in the M. E. church Sunday at time. 9:00 a. m.. being the burial of The total amount sold of both Perry Baldwin, one of Uncle the War Savings Stamps and Sam’s soldier boys, who died the Thrift Stamps through the from pneumonia while on duty at school is as follows: Grades; a spruce cutting camp near To $337.26; High School; $3¥o, mak ledo, Oregon. The casket was ing a total of $722.26. covered with the national flag The three students having sent and the body accompanied to its off their applications for Civil last resting place in Lone Oak Service Field examinations are: Melvin Nipple for Shorthand and cemetery by members of the G. Typewriting. Margaret Fehlen A. R. and a comrade who accom and Sam Warren for Typewrit panied the body here from the camp. The bearers were High ing. school boys. At the grave the Some of the teachers expect to usual military burial ceremonies spend the Easter week end out were observed. of town. Private Perry Baldwin, of 153 Wanda Brown and also Iva Aviation Squadron, was born Jaldwin visited the high school January 28, 1896, near Daven last Monday. port, Lincoln county. Washing The recital in oratory and mu ton. When but a small boy he sic will be held at the high school moved with his parents to Ore auditorium May 10. gon, where he grew to manhood. The high school has made de The past two years he spent in finite arrangem ents for eight and near Cloverland, Washing baseball games to be played this ton, where he owned a farm and made his home with Mr. and season. The literary programs will be Mrs. Claude Carson of that place. He spent the first of this year discontinued for some time. at home with his parents and The eighth ’ grade examina relatives, but feeling it his duty tions this year will be held May to serve his country, he enlisted 16-17. Feh: 16, 1918, at Vancouver Bar Selma Schuff is doing the story racks. Staying there but a short telling work for the seventh and time he was transferred to a eighth grades. spruce camp near Toledo, Ore. Eight pupils in Miss C rabtree’s While at that place he contract room have bought War Savings ed pneumonia and died March Stamps. 21. 1918, aged 22 years, 1 month Donald Sanders is absent from and 24 days. school on account of illness. He is survived by his parents, Clarence Thompson has re-en Mr. and Mrs. W. P. Baldwin, tered school after several weeks two brothers, Ralph of Portland, Lester of Seaside, and sister Ivy of illness. of Stayton, besides two uncles Mrs. Lau’s room has sold and two aunts and several cous $111.14 worth of War Savings ins: a’so his fiance Miss Frances Stamps and the campaign is still Petty, of Cloverdale, Wash. on. While in Washington he made ‘■Red’’ Croisant, class of ’19 his profession of faith in the has been elected baseball captain Baptist church. for this season. i Perry was well liked by all who knew him and will be great Subscribe for the Mail, ly missed. Fred Fickiin left Stayton sev Those attending the funeral eral days ago to look around the I from out of the community were country, and was in Olympia j Mrs, Delia Benson and daughter Washington a few days ago. Alta of Clarkston, Wash; Mrs. Fid Dougherty, Geo. Balsiger, Clyde Thomas and John Shelton attended a very interesting and enthusiastic Liberty I»an Bond meeting Thursday evening in Scio. The address was intensely interesting and patriotic, inspir ing the entire crowd with great patriotism and energy to do their bit for their country which is in very great need of means to bring this great war to a victorous close. It is the duty of every American citizen to do what he or she can to help in this time of turmoil and trouble. With the idea of creating a little enthusiasm and enlighten ing those who want to know more about the Liberty Bonds a meeting will be held in the Jordan Catholic Hall Tuesday evening. There will lie a good s|s*aker thoroughly conversant with the Liberty Bonds who will address the crowd and explain details of a Liberty Loan. FJvery one is invited and wel come to attend the meeting Tuesday at 8 p. m. 1918. Headquarters for Fresh Vegetables, Lettuce, On- ions, and Cauliflower MARKETERS GROCERY COMPANY T H I « T o n e T H A T U N D E A S E L L S B E C A U S E IT S E L L S rO R C A S H General Merchandise School Notes Soldier Boy Dies SAVE MONEY High Price of Substitutes and waste and cost of doing your own baking make it expensive, what is the use ot all this expense, work and worry when you can get 3 LOAVES OF BREAD FOR 25cts. Baked in a Sanitary Bakery, Clean, Wholesome, Nutri tious VICTORY Bread at STAYTON BAKERY Country Trade Solicited Phone 125 Sergeant John F. Lau came up from Ft. Can by Sunday for a few days visit with his family and on Monday evening Mrs. Lau entertained a party of friends in his honor. Some time was spent with cards and music, then a dainty lunch was served, CARD OF THANXS after which Sergeant Lau told We wish to extend our sincere many interesting things in con thanks to our friends and neigh nection with army life. Those bors for their aid and sympathy in the loss of our son and broth present were J. M. Ringo and er, Perry. Our thanks are espec wife, S. A. Starr and wife, G. R ially due to those who assisted at Munkers and wife, J. W. MayO the burial and for flowers given. and wife, Mrs. G. F. Korinek, Mrs. H. A. Beauchamp, Mrs. E. W. P. Baldwin and Family. B. Day and Miss Eula Zeh. Seed wheat and oats recleaned Mrs. Jessie Herrick and son. of at 10c per hundred pounds on Salem, visited Sunday with Mr. power cleaner. Mayo & Co. and Mrs. L. S. Lambert. Mrs. Ex-Mayor Lachmund of Salem ' Lambert, who has been on the wiil deliver an address in Stayton list of sick for several weeks, is Eriday evening April 5th. Watch considerably improved. She is for further announcements. L e t; able to be about the house, but »very body come and learn some not sufficiently recovered to be out much. thing about Liberty Loans. Lou Smith and Jerome Mulkey of Asotin, Wash: Clyde Scheli and family and Mr. and Mrs. Arlie Cooper of McMinnville, Mr. and Mrs. Claude Parsons of Clover- land, Wash. Corn Meal Cheaper We have lots of Corn meal ask us for price and then compare with others Something New Crescent Mapleline Syrup in half and full gallons. Just what you have been wanting for years try some. PRICE RIGHT We are Selling Our Wool Dress Goods At the same price and the amount we sold the last 19 days shows that the public knows and appreciates gen uine bargains. One line of plain blue overalls about 1 dozen left odd sizes while they last $1.00 Per Pair NOBODY UNDERSELLS US W. F. KLECKER. ESTABLISHED 14 YEARS