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I <Vi»fnn Hinton*;!I Society MAIL THE STAY Has the Largest Circulation of Any Paper in the Santiam Valley / STA Y TO N . MARION COUNTY, OREGON, I HURSDAY, JUNE 13, 1918. ¿4th. Year, No. 2 4 . Serial No. 116 5 Catholic Foresters Patriotic League Council will Submit Woolen Mills Held Convention Elects Treasurer ■ y j - J E DELICACIES- Charter Adjustments Have Fire A fire broke out in the picker The state convention of the The City Council met in special session last night for the purpose room o f the Wilbur Woolen Mills Catholic Foresters was held in of taking action on the report of last Friday afternoon shortly Portland last Sunday with 127 the committee appointed to con after five o'clock, the alarm soun-1 delegates present. W. F. Kleck- sider certain adjustments in ded and the lire laddies responded er was in attendance and reports the city charter to make it con quickly, extinguishing the flames. a splendid meeting. Mr. Klecker was on the com form to the stute law. Mr. Wilbur’ s theory of the ori This being necessary on ac gin o f the fire is that a piece of mittee on resolutions and states count o f several amendments to metal in the wool that was being that one of the strongest resolu the constitution of the state dur run through the picker struck one tions supporting the government ing recent years, the latest of of the steel teeth making a spark in the war that has ever been which is an amendment to Arti which ignited and was fanned in presented by any organization cle II. o f the Htate constitution to u flame by the draft from the was presented and adopted by which requires ull incorporated I machine, The damage was the order amidst wildest scenes of loyal enthusiasm and patriotism. cities and towns to h6ld their | slight. nominating and regular elections Mr. Wilbur himself was burned The order not only pledged its at the same time that primary pretty badlv while throwing wat- moral but financial support to the and general biennial elections t.r from a pail his feet slipped on government and dedicating their are held throughout the state the oiled floor and threw him in- lives to the defence o f the life of and also provides that the same t< the (lames. In falling he threw our Republic. In a splendid contest between judges and clerks shall serve for ids left hand out to keep from Wood burn, Mt. Angel and Subli- both city and state elections. plunging head first into the flames mity for the next stale convent- This last ainendament made it and his left arm was badly burn- ion, Sublimity won out and will im|»erative to adjust the charter ed, the left side o f his face w as get the next state gathering o f in order to conform to the new also burned but not so badly as the order. requirements. Heretofore the bis ar m. ______________ regular elections of the town have He has already put a live steam been held on the first Monday in jet in the room and is going to in December r.f each year in con stall other preventative appara formity with the provisions o f tus at «> 01*6 to prevent the occur Chapter 11 of the Charter of the ence if possible o f another such The election last Monday in town. The recorder, treasurer, blaze. which the voters o f Stay ton and and marshal were elected for the those in territory thereto voted endmenta also. term of one year and the mayor On page 3 of the Mail will be upon the question o f annexation and eouncilmen were elected for found the projrosed charter am was a very quiet atTair there be the term o f two year's, two coun endments set out in full. They ing less than 100 votes cast alto cilman going in and two going should be read by every voter in gether hut those votingenpressed out every year, which, arrange the town. The proposed amend- their wish to be a part of Stayton ment with reference to the coun- ments also provide for a non-par-1 ¡n ™ uncertain way the vote be- pilmen was designed to have two tisan primary law similar to that *n£ 83 for, to i against old eouncilmen on the job uli the of the city of Salem anu several time. other cities'in the noithwest, and The council decided to submit ■also for the regist ration of voters. the proposed adjustments at a Parents should caution their special election to be held Monday. children big and little—against Attention Farmers June 24th. This could not be tampering with the boxes and L. A. Thomas will receive and loitering in the post-office lobby. done at the special election held June 10th, for the reason that ship hogs from West Stayton The rules of the department cov- only a small portion of the town Thursday June 20. Those having ering this are strict, and unless was legally within the corporation hogs ready to ship see or phone they are better complied with it at that time and it was deemed him at once. will be necessary to close the best to submit thequestion o f an lobby after office hours. June 15. nexation first in order that all P u b l £ ___________________ Sale Postmaster. voters might have an opportunity Koerner on the Arnold place Sil-j Subscribe for the Mail to vote on the other charter am- ver Creek Falls. Annexationists W in Please Notice ¡QUALITY HEADQUARTERS Where Bishop All-Wool Clothes are Sold Bargain Day-- W e will have many attractive bargains to offer you on Bargain Day. SATU R D AY JUNE 15. At the present time when the prices of Merchandise are increas ing every day— the thrifty buyer will take advantase of these special opportunities— W e will have reduced prices on— YOUNG MEN’S SUITS LIGHT WEIGHT SUMMER SUITS POROS KNIT UNDERWEAR BROKEN LINES MEN’S SHOES BOYS’ KNEE TROUSER SUITS NECKWEAR AND OTHER FURNISHINCS Our Men’s Shoes W ear SALEM WOOLEN MILLS STORE SALEM - ' - - OREGON Dr. Brewer and J. H. Thoma of the Patriotic League advisory board have audited the books of the secretary and treasurer, prior to the resignation of Mrs. T. W. Creech the former treasurer, and have found them correct. The work accomplished by the league in the short time they have been organized, is very en couraging to the members and all those who have been interest ed in the work they have been doing. The books show total receipts of $596.40 while $150.44 in cash ami material has been donated to the Stay ton auxiliary A. R. C., $*8.44 paid out for yarn for knit- ted garments for “ our boys” $40 to the Y. M. C. A., Y . W. C A., and K. C., $10.00 for tobacco candy and mailing suits to Stay- ton oo.vs in the U. S. service, $230.81 miscellaneous expenses in connection with the dances given, leaving a total of $180.09 on hand. Mrs. V. Dare Sloper has been elected to fill the vacancy caused by Mrs. Creech’s resignation. Mrs. C. A. Luthy, Secretary. Of the Season as well as the more Staple articles of diet can always be found at prices that are the most reasonable at MARKETERS GROCERY COMPANY T M t ST O R E T H A T U N D E R S E L L S B E C A U S E IT S E L L S FO R C A S H General Merchandise W e are now Buying r WOOL MOHAIR In any quantity and paying the Highest market Price. Good Second Hand Sacks for Sale Custom C a r d in g Done WILBUR WOOLEN MILLS CO. OREGON STAYTON Birthday Greetings Donation Dance On Sunday, June 2, the follow ing persons gathered at the home FOR TH E B E N E F IT OF THE o f E. A. Downing and wife, three miles North % East from Stayton, Oregon. Will be given in the new house on the T. M. Downing ar.d w ife of Lacomb, Linn Co.; E. C. Down- ing and wife, T B. Patton and Refreshments will be served. Everybody come wife, A. J. Patton and wife, W. H. Downing and wife, Elmer Downing and wife, William Jones and wife, J. T. Hunt and wife, Eleanor learns that in his early . Frank Albaugh and wife. Aunt life her husband, whom she had The undersigned Secretary o f Mary Hunt, Mrs. Jennie Down- been inclined to place upon a sort ing, Mrs. Alice Thompson, Miss o f pedestal as an example of per- the Stayton Co-Operative switch- Matilda Hunt. A. L. Downing, fection, had committed a rather board ass’n. will accept sealed bids E. B. Patton, Mr. Earl Downing, serious th e ft UP to U a. m. Saturday June 29 Miss Genevieve Patton, Miss The “ detective” is attempting for operating the switchboard in Clarrissa Downing, Miss Alice to get him to commit stiil anoth- Stayton. Oregon for one year be- Downing, Miss Carrie Downing, er by threatening to expose the ginding August 1, 1918. Horn« Miss Lucielle Downing Mr. Thom- first Touched by her husbands and office furnished free by the as Jones, E. A. Downing and terrible fear lest she herself association. Office hours are to wife, and H. C. Downing. should learn of his early crime, be from 7 a. m. to 9 p. m. from Now it seeyis the cause of the Eleanor resolves to prevent his October 1 to April l and 6:30 a. aforsaid gathering was that E. A. becoming a thief again by ob- m. to 9:30 p. m. from April 1 to Downing had a birthday on June taining the paper the “ detective” October 1. 15 per cent o f 1, being Saturday, so on Sunday wants for him. herself. long distance calls go to operator morning E. A , saw an auto drive From this point the photoplay but operator must collect and be up, pretty soon another and a sweeps through a series o f un- responsible. Operator shall see third rolling in before he took the expected and thrilling situations to the untangling of wires o f the hint that he was 63 years old the until ^climax wherein Miss Fred- Association within the city limits, day before and some of his rela- erick reaches her highest stand- Bids to be opened 2 p. m. Satur tions and friends were giving him ard of acting, brings the story day June 29. Bids are to be le ft a surprise. Well they did, how- to an end and Eleanor and her with cashier Stayton State Bank. Frank Bell ever, Ed 3ays he u;ould enjoy husband are reunited and happy Secy. such a surprise fine any old time once more and their confidence in birthday or not, for such baskets each other restored. o f eats as they had would make a ---------------------- •Be sure and attend the Public man’s mouth water any time. Be sure and attend the dance Sale June 15, at the Sam Arnold The day was pleasntly spent in at the Glover home, June 19. place at Silver Creek Falls. ■1 m— eating and visiting until the eve ning shadows began to gather when they rolled out their autos arid departed all voicing the wish for E. A. to have many happy re turns o f the day. Home League Glover Homestead, Wednesday Night, June 19 Notice For Sealed Bids THE LATEST Young W ife Steals to Save Husband A story o f exceptional interest together with the usual excel lence o f Pauline Frederick’s act ing has made of Double-Crossed a Paramount Picture, which will be shown at the Star theatre Saturday June 16 a remarkable production. The theme deals with Eleanor Stratton,-a young society matron much in love with her husband, who overhears a so-called detec tive trying to blackmail him. Shamelessly placing cvesdropper Did you see the line of Crepe de Chine w e are showing? If not you are cordially invited to look them over. \ We buy eggs for Cash or Trade. TRY W . F. KLECKER. NOBCDY UNDERSELLS US ESTABLISHED 15 YEARS as.