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■' » — ' W o " » ¡- »o r ic i ICocí.e, THE STAYTON MAIL Has thc Largest Circulation of Any 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 . JU N E 24th. Year, No. 25. SPECIAL ELECTION MONDAY, JUNE 24 * Charter Amendments to be Voted on made Ne cessary by a Law Passed by the Last Legislature Plc„ / “ 20, 1918. Serial No. 1166 L Friday June 14 was a day long Mrs. I.ewis Stout of Mehama, to l>e remembered by the Howell Marion County, Oregon died June Bee Hive Club as that was the 18, 1918. She was born in Ohio, day they held their picnic and • January 14th.>1845. A t the aj?e ¡the dinner, th equ .lt *ale th.e | o f nine years she came to Oregon town Hhall hold bis office for th e ( pn,8«am, ie re res men 8 " ’.'w ith her parents, who settled Next Monday, June 24, is the term for which he was elected m. a‘ 1 ‘ v, ,y 1,n^ eonnec < near Oakland, in Douglas county, date fixed for holding the special and until his successor is elected . e f vtn was par exct. _! * She was married to le w is Stout election as set forth in the notice The Legislature, ,1J e ' at the H o w ’ on October 26th.. 1886. and moved o f election on pane 3 o f this issue and qualified. urd cities and towns, shall enact ‘ ’ l<MI ° ” r ml ' h ‘ aH to Marion county near Mehama, of the Mai). ,ived on the .*0 id The primary object of holding such supplementary legislation as ' of SUyton on the Mehama road where th . and it is an ideal spot for such Place” until 1888, when they _, .. . this election is to adjust the ( ’bar may I k * necessary to carry the ..... , , • occasions. The attendance was moved to Mehama, which has . . . . , ter of the towntto harmonize with provisions of this amendment in- | good but not as large from town been their residence as well the state constitution, the princi- to effect ” ...’ . , as it should have been to show as home for all the family It will be observed that this pd feature o f which involves the . , ., . „ __.• our appreciation of the help being the election o f officers. It will In* amendment to the state const.-) , ^ ^ ^ Crog8 5y the ever since. Mrs. Stout was wide given ly known throughout the county remembered that the town of tution requires the legislator® and Howell ladies. and to her many friends and acq- Stayton was unable to hold its i cities and towns to enact such A splendid time was had by all uaintances. her death will be regular election last Dec. for the supplementary legislation as may pr«?sent, the program was of a keenly mourned." Her memory election o f town officers. This ne necessary to carry the provis. patriotic nature throughout and will linger long in the minds of was on account o f an amend ions o f this amendment into was well rendered. It consisted those who knew her, for to know ment to Article II. of the con effect. o f songs, solos and recitations by her was to love her. The person Provision has also been made stitution o f the state, adopted by local talent and Mrs. F. T. Por ality o f the Master was exampli- election for a direct primary and registra the people at the special ter of Salem gave two readings fied in her life by the spirit of tion o f voters. The direct prim held June 4, 1917. which were much enjoyed. aelf-sacrifice, to do good toothers ary will do away entirely with The following is the amend The Hon. Louis Lachmund was and lie o f service to her fellow* i the old convention waV o f nomin- ment referred to: the orator o f the day and his ad creatures, was her chief aim in, ’ That Article II. o f the Con- ating candidates for town officers, dress rang 100 percent American life. To her the altruistic spirit stitution of the State o f Oregon. This plan has been in ubc in the and as the district service flag was a second nature, for never be and the same is hereby amend- city o f Salem for several years was to be dedicated at that time, was there a time in her own busy ded by adding, another Section and is well liked there. The reg it was unfurled to the breezes life o f looking after the welfare aiter Section 14, said section to istration of voters will be under above the speaker's head shortly STAYTON .................................... OREGON and caring for her own family of be designated as Section 14-a, and ■ th«? state law and when the vot- after he began his address and to r«*ad as follows: j ing precincts are adjusted to con - ; it revealed to the crowd 12 stars, nine children, that she has hesi tated for an instant to go the aid Sec. 14-n. Incorporated cities form with the new boundries o f! 3 of which represent boys who and towns shall hold their nomin the town all l«*gal voters who are now in France and the one o f a friend or neighbor in sick ating anti regular elections for heretofore registered in Stayton gold star representing the boy ness or in need, whether it was th«*ir several elective officers at precinct w ill be required to regis w ho has passed into the great in the cold grey dawn o f winter Friday evening June 21 at 8 — ... or in the hot sultry evening, she o’ clock a mass meeting will be D Mme’ Petrova’ the same time that the primary ter under the state law, the same famous beyond. was ever ready to assist those in held in the high school for the Ru8a,an f ^ess, will appear at and g«*neral biennial elections for registration being used fo r the Two «juilts were auctioned off, State and county officers are held, town as that used for state pur Mrs.-Steward and Mrs. Malone distress. It mattered not what purpose of launching the War the Star Theatre in an adaptation OuU.de f/ ° m Geo,rf?e f t ^ d h q o t a well the and the electjpn precincts and poses. r nature naiuic o u i f the liic trouble nuuuic was. Savings Stamp d riv * being the lucky ones. Mrs. JVW known play. The Law o f the The •IcctbiR v : ‘ : t *.uM at the Ion, immediately K.ve her qtolt » m e t i m « ft was to „eher into speakers will be present. officers shall ta? the same for all It is Land,” which had a sensationally elections held at th«* same time. town hall on Third St. The polls to the Mehama auxiliary to he ,he w° rld ,he new bor" ° abe’ or imperative that we raise our quo long run on Broadway a short All provisions o f the charters and I will be open at 9 o’clock a. m. and ^ ^ ^ their Fourth of July cele- re^'eve suffering o f one ta by immediately buying these ----- -j-i— cities *—!>»-«------------------- **-. -* 1 ’ ' just departing, the motive was stamps or by pledging ourselves time ago. This is a Paramount or«linanc«*s of * !---------- incorporated will close promptly at a 6 o ’clock p bration, The dinner was served photoplay directed by Maurice the same. and towns pertaining to the hold- m. to buy our alotment before the Cafeteria style and was such as Tourneur. The story is of a w o Her devotion to her family was close of this year. ing o f elections shall continue in J. P. Davie, Jos. Fisher and the ladies in that neighborhood man, tried beyond her strength, full force and effect except so far W. W. Elder were appointed hy are famed for, and all who have unparalled, never was there a We are out to v*in this war who shoots the brute o f a man as they relate to the time of hold- the council as judges o f election, tasted any o f their cooking know mother, who by her own conduct, and it requires money to do it ing such elections. Every officer Every legal voter residing with- it is fit for a king. A goodly tried to lead her children in the so it is up to us to loan our gov who attemps to beat her boy. sum was realized from the re path of rectitude as did she. A l ernment the necessary money to P ^e ' erc*‘ ct ° f an>’ Jury would who, at the time of the adoption in the town of Stayton, Oregon, freshment stand. All the net o f this amendment, is the duly including the territory recently proceeds are to be used for the ways exacting and comndeming finance the war. Be sure and have been against her for the cir- qualified incumbent of an elective annexed to said town should go Red Cross. A detailed financial when they did wrong and just attend the meeting Friday even cumstancial evidence was never report will be given next week. as kind and sympathic when they ing, each school district is a dis clearer against the vilest crim office of an incorporated city or I to the polls and vote. did good and by her own exam trict separate and apart in this inal.—but the verdict o f the In ple guarded by the dictates of drive and all are asked to attend spector who was sent to look up the case—well, you must see her conscience, did she ever try this meeting. that for yourself to appreciate it to live the life as examplified by at the Star Theatre, on Saturday Master whom she always sened. June 22nd. Her life was well spent The world is vastly better for her having lived in i t Her spirit has The annual school meeting of You are invited to celebrate passed to that ohter land where Dist. No. 77 was held in the July 4, 1918 at Lebanon Oregon. dwelleth only the good, but that High school auditorium Monday Program begins at 9:30 a. m. inflence exerted by her pure and afternoon. About sixty were with a Grand military and civic spotless life over all those who present. parade. Several companies of intimately knew her, still lives. A fte r the reading of the report Oregon Volunteer Guards partic “ It singeth low in every heart of the clerk, George Keech was ipating. Games and races for We hear it each and all— elected director and W. A. Wed cash prizes Ball game at 4:30 A song o f those who answer not, dle clerk. p. m. free. Music by band. However we may call. The annual budjget was read ! Oration by prominent speaker. They throng the silence of the and a motion that a tax be levied Rest and refreshment room in breast. to raise the amount specified in charge of Red Cross. Commis We see them as of yore. the budget as necessary to prop sary in charge o f churches, hotels Owing to the high prices asked for all kinds o f Merchandise. The The kind, the good, the true, the erly conduct the schools, carried ; and restaurants. Come and en people are asking for good staple goods that will give wear and val sweet. by a vote of 46 to 4. joy the day at Lebanon Oregon, Who walk with us no more. ue for the money paid— Tis hard to take the burden up, When these have laid it down; W e have made a special effort to supply our customers with depend They brightened all the joys of able goods at a p. ice less than any store. life. They softened every frown. Our stocks are complete and in nearly every line we can show a But oh! tis good to think of them, larger assortment than ever. When we are troubled sore, Is once more called to the fact that Thanks be to God that such has Owing to our heavy investment in staple merchandise we can give been. we have N O T advanced the price of you splendid values. Many below the manufacturer’s cost. Although they are no more.” We are now Buying WOOL In any quantity and paying the Highest market Price. Good Second Hand Sacks for Sale Custom Carding Done WILBUR WOOLEN MILLS CO. IMPORTANT MASS MEETING The Law of the Land 1UALITY HEADQUARTERSI School Meeting Held Where Bishop All-Wool Clothes are Sold Clothes of Quality Your Attention our wool dress goods. W e invite you to come in and see our values. Oûr Men’s Shoes W ear SALEM WOOLEN MILLS STORE SALEM • - OREGON Please Remember Good Shoes For Men That Rev. W. Nicholl of How ell Prarie, who is building the room« on the parsonage, will preach in the M. E. church on Sunday, at 8 p. m. Dbn’ t fail to hear him. Geo. BoediRheimer came home from Camp Lewis and spent Sun day with his wife and other friends. W e are sell ing them at the same old price. A word to the wise is sufficient W. F. KLECKER. NOBODY UNDERSELLS US ESTABLISHED 15 YEARS