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iiM 'i'i" Ilixturicnl Hoclstjr STAYTON MAIL ' ■ ...... . 1 t .. . — ..... — ■ ........ STAYTON, MARION COUNTY. OREGON. THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 21. 1918 24th. Year, No. 47. ACCIDENTAL SHOOTING OF D. C. DAVIS ........ . George Downing Goes Don't Be Downhcated Electric Plant Has Come Home Walter» Costly Eire Sunday Over The Top i" France If Label Has't Come An Quit Your Kiddin' W. H. Downing was in town (Hruee Drums, late Republican Monday from Sublimity ami said he had a letter from one o f the primary candidate, in hi» La Grande Observer.) officer» that was in the same The Observer has often times company with his »on George in pointed out the dangers, o f an The officer had been F.ustern Oregon man running for The following report o f the France. «l<*ntli o f D. C. Davis, our former wounded and was sent hack here office in this, our great state of townsman ami head o f the Com- to ('am p Humphrey. Va., A u g Oregon. Yet, even in the face o f mereial Department o f our High ust 15r.h. George asked the o f our warning, W alter M. Merer School for three years is taken ficer to write to Mr. Downing as took a whirl at the game and run for governor. from the Central Oregon Enter- It was a cinch in our mind that pi isc, o f I ’rineville, Oregon. The soon as he was able and last news of his limith ha» east a shall week Mr. Downing received the Dr. Withyeomhe would prance ow o f k I ooiii over the entire com letter in which he says that around W alter for a while and munity and especially among the George has Been some hard fight then strike that “ running w a lk ” High School stuilents o f Htayton. ing in the trenches. Their com which" is characteristic o f W illam ette valley folk, distancing our This community was shocked pany was on th t firing line for W alter when the final vote was hy the news o f one o f the most tragic accidents that has occurred 53 days, day and night, with in. That m about what happened, in this vicinity in a long time, 1 vet y little sleep and about the when Professor I). C. Davis was | same on the ration question. except that a few impediment* shot and killed hy the occidental Several o f their officers and pri- were thrown in W alter*» way. discharge o f his own gun while I vates were killed and the ordeal such as Sam Jackson’s disloyalty, amf*the nanal-state central com duck hunting on what is known as was a hard one for George. mittee mistake». “ South Lake"’ shout seven miles in . W alter al»o had a bundle to west o f I'rineville and just across The officer reports Georg« the road from the Houston Ranch. fine health and says that he is a parry this time that, in the very nature o f things, would defeat any During the enforced rinsing o f man all thraugh. That the schools on account o f the in A letter from George to Mr. candidate for governor. fluenza epidemic, a number o f the Downing this week says that bundle was Oswald West. He was a millstone around W alter’s neck. High .School teachers have been in Then came the epidemic over the habit o f going to the lakes to his company was just in off a hunt duck*. Among the most en- big drive and that they had cap Oregon just as W alter was all thlistlistie of tlicsi lin« been Prin- tured a large number o f Ger tuned up and ready to put on the Dr. Haeon’s state pical Evans und Professor Davis, mans and would have captured “ sub stu ff.” the latter was in charge o f the a lot more only our boys could j hoard o f health would not let High School Commercial Depart-, run'fast'en ou gh to g e t therm W alter sneeze, much les« let him make one o f his tear-producing, merit. Tuesday afternoon they left hack-shivering orations. town for Profesaor Evans’ ranch The troubles kept coming. sear Redmond and on the wav A t Eese !! A t Ease tft President Wilson, through hone hack they stopped at the lake to headed political advisers, pulled hunt. Leaving the automobile “ jmlitieal proclamation” along the roud they entered a host Grow Logan ber ries; they add hi» and concealed themselves among value to your land and are pro about the time he found out he could not make speeches. That the tidies awaiting the flight o f The Pheasants North twisted the o l d ‘ Democratic don the ducks. Professor Evans was fitable. seated ill the renter o f the boat west Products Company o f Sa k ey’» tail as it had never been be and facing toward the rear. Pro lem will buy all you grow . 46-47, fore twisted, causing the old lieast to begin hacking up hill. fessor Dsvis was in the how ami All the above mentioned things, facing in the opposite direction. and more, happened to W alter's Professor Davis noticed a flock o f campaign, and it must lie said ducks coming in his direction and called the attention of Evans to that for a campaign with the muf fler on, W alter did mighty well. the fact at the same time Davis But, Walter, come home. Learn stood up ill the boat and fired at to lie content playing with your the ducks. The recoil o f the gun One o f our exchanges has the playmates east o f the mountains. caused him to lose his balance and Haven’t you, Walter, learned fall into the lake. Professor Evans follow ing report o f a court case had dropped his gun in an effort ; o f a recent date: A policeman by this time that all who live east to save himself from falling from arrested a man whom he saw o f Hood River are adopted child ren, and surely as an adopted the boat and hearing a gun ex jump from a fourth story win child you don’t expect to receive plode, supposed it was his gun. Noticing blood upon the water lie dow. When brought before the j a clean napkin and the large piect* knew that Davis was injured and court, the judge said to him, ; o f cake Mother Oregon’s very immediately assisted him hack to “ No doubt you were trying t o ’ own eat own Willamette valley the Isiat and started at once for commit suicide.” but the man children receive. You, Walter, are a child o f the the shore with the injured man. replied that this was not the' big domain; you, like Hob Stan Professor Davis died before reach case. field and others were born to pro ing it and without having spoken. The judge asked. “ W'hy then duce. to feed the hungry, to in •Professor EY iiiim is prostrated with grief as he and Professor drd you jump from the w in crease the Oregon wealth, to pay. Davis were the closest o f »friend» dow ?” T h e reply was. "S om ej ¡»ay liberally into the state treas ury— yes, you chaps who operate and until late Wednesday he sup woman lied to m e.” on a big scale— such men as your posed. it was his g'm which had ‘ ‘ Why, how is that?” said the self. Stanfield, Playlc, Ledbetter. caused the fatal accident. As Hunter, Miles Lee, Trowbridge there were a number o f eircum* judge. “ W ell,” replied the man, "She and Pleas Brown— you are destin stances which do not seem to justi fy this conclusion, such us the fact said her husband was in C alifor ed to receive favorable mention in Oregon newspapers, but don’ t any that the charge had entered the nia.” o f you dare to assume that you breast o f Professor Davis, sever should serve the state in a public ing the pulmonary artery while Davis apparently hnd hjs hack to county, at the opening o f the High manner. It cannot be." Big, broad, glori ward Evans when the explosion School to lake charge o f the fo u r was heard. However the explana mereial and Musical department», ous Eastern Oregon was destined tion was apparent when the lie was very enthusiastic mid ef to produce sheep, cattle, wheat searching party brought the gun ficient in his work and not only and Iutidier— destined to produce to the suVfaee which the injured was he ¡»opiiliii- among the pupils men who make money— but, W al man had dropped when he fell and the members o f the faculty ter, Eastern Oregon was never in from the boat. It was then evi hut was well liked hy tIn* entire tended to produce governors or dent that the gun had been dis community. He gave his services senators. Come home, W alter, come home charged in the fall and while freely and gladly on all public oc uliout seven inches of the barrel casions. In all patriotic demon and quit kidding yourself with was immersed in the water. This strations he was in the forefront this, statesmanship stuff, for you caused the barrel to hurst ill a leading Ids assi,stance toward live east o f the Cascade». point just opposite the wound in making the occasion a success. Dr. James D. Plamondon, who for the breast o f the deceased and His musical ability was above the several months has been staff phy- where he had apparently been average and under his leadership slelnn at the Oregon State Hospital holding it in his effort to keep ¡1 the students in his department | for the tnsnne. has been made assis from entering the water. Strength were making rapid and efficient | tant to Dr. W. D. MrNary, superin tendent of the Eastern Oregon Hospi is given to this conclusion from advaneeiiient. He had reorganized tal for the Insane at Pendleton and of ¡the hand and orchestra and with the fact that the wound was began hts duties there last Sunday. such nature as a scattered charge Ids guida lice and instruction the Just ire Conrad P. Olson of the su coming from a broken gnn barrel students in these departments preme court has been ill tht* past week, but is Improving. were becoming very efficient. would make. The entire community feels, One hundred and twenty-five cases The body was taken to the house of Mr. Thomas Houston keenly the loss of one who it» the of Spanish Influenza and seven where the coroner’s jury met and short time he was here has en deaths have been reported at the rendered the verdict that Profes deared him to nil. And a wave of penitentiary during the epidemic. sor Davis had come to It is death sympathy goes out to the stricken Moat of the rases have been of light form, the fatalities resulting gen from 'in accidental gunshot wound family. erally from complications of the in The parents os’ Professor Davis and exonerating Professor Evans from all lilntnc. A fter the finding I were notified of the unfortunate fluenza with other chronic ailments o f the gitn the coroner, nth! count« I accident hy wire and his mother of the victims. n t l o r o e v l »1 ;»?d « eoiisultntion veri- arrived in town Wednesday even-; L. T. Hennes, o f Gates, was The remains will lv taken lie conclusion tlint he wus ling fv kil'ed hy ¡lie i-xphiMOIl of his own I .o « «u valkis aeeOiui aided hy lib ■ operat-. on hy Dr Bmuchamp. lotliei, wife am! child, v licre in- at the Sal« in Hospital last F ri i •sor Davis !* a graduate ferment will 1 e maile, day for hor-du. T V p v ’ent is Were Ijcld at Funeral sen • to this eoi"- N C > ml >■ o! gettin g along nicely. ton, Mai1 <tfi o'clock today. *m s inn ¡ot W O M A N LIES M A N JUMPS Serial No. 1128 LETTERS OF APPRECIATION ARE RECEIVED Sunday about noon fire was discovered in tne generator at I f yau haven’ t received a the Stay ton Electric Plant and be Christmas parcel label from your fore the blaze was extinguished »on or brother in the American the plant was put out o f commis Mayor Beauchamp and M ajor expeditionary force» in France, sion. As a result Stayton has Lambert rrceived the follow in g don’ t feel downhearted. Just been without electric light since. ¡le tte r from Salem this week, wait until Novem ber 21 and then Manager Taylor went to Port : which shows that Stayton’ s e f i f the sticker still has not arriv land Monday to get another gen forts were ver> highly appreci ed the Red Cross will grant per erator and hopes to have the ated by Salem citizens at the cel mission to all those who are en lights in running order soon. ebration on Liberty Day: titled to the privilege to send a Just how bad the generator November 15, 1918. box across the Atlantic. This was damaged cannot be learned. Mayor o f Stayton: permit will be in the form o f a; W e wish, through you, to ex- The fire is thought to have been pledge not to use the actual la caused by a short circuit on the ' tend to the citizens o f your town bel should it arrive late. I our appreciation o f the spirit anrl inside. j patriotism that brought your Tw o rules limit this ord er—no E very available oil lamp and • townspeople to our city, on last emergency labels may be given gasoline torch has been brought Monday, to participate in our out until a fter Novem ber 21 and into use and Stayton people have I Victory Parade and celebration. no one may ship a package that The Liberty Bell brought by been having a hard time to pro does not conform with the reg- you, was. by far, the best feature vide light suitable to carry on ulgtions concerning shipment a l- 1 in the line and it was highly spok- their business, especially in the , en o f by everyone ready in force. stores and offices. The electric We also appreciate the large at Those wishing to take advap-l light will be welcomed when it tendance o f Stayton people to tage o f this privilege may do so, j help us celebrate, and we can as again appears. by making application at Stay- sure you that every citizen o f ton’s Christmas Parcel Station Salem feels grateful to all, for the interest taken. for a permit. Remember a per We hope that now the war is mit can be issued only to next o f i over and our boys will soon be kin and only one carton may be ! coming home, to give them a most sent to that particular boy over Word comes from Salem that royal welcome and »how them seas. • Albert Warren.-son o f Rev. W. that the hardships and sacrifice» A permit may also be issued J. Warren, who is attending made in the trenches have not been forgotten, and we here and to next o f kin who who wish to schooi at Salem, has been ap | now extend to you a most cordial ’ send a carton to a Red Cross! pointed Corporal. A lb ert’s j invitation to come ami help u» cel nurse or any person employed in , many friends here will be glad ebrate this home coming in a way any kind o f war relief, such as that the boys will remember and to hear o f his appointment. Red Cross, Y. M. C. A., Knights cherish the rest o f their lives. o f Columbus and all organiza-' W ith the breaking up o f the Again thanking you, we are Yours truly, principal European monarchies tions doing a similar work. S ALE M C O M M ERCIAL CLUB, Anyone desiring information these statistics may he worthy of F. W. Stuesloff, President. on this subject may call at rote. Russia has 78 governments, Robt. C. Paulus, Vice-Pves. 21 provinces and 2 circuits. Total “ tarr 3 store, where a Red Cross Chas. Fisher, Secretary. area 9,000,000 sq. m. According representative will be glad to to Buel the first government o f S. B. Elliott. Treasurer. answer any questions. Frank J. Chapman. Manager. Russia was a republic. Turkey’s Date fo r mailing cartons has area in Europe is 9000 sq. m. Oth Salem. Or.. Nov. 14. 1918. er area 693,000 sq. m. been extended to Nov. 30th. The German Empire includes 4 Maj. L. S. Lambert, Commander Stayton Co. kingdom». 6 grand duchies. 5 The armistice was signed correctly duchies, 7 principalities, 3 fr«*e My Dear M ajor: no doubt. 1 wish to compliment you and towns and 1 Reich land. Colonial But say, where was “ G ott” and area 1.000.000 sq. m. i the Stayton company on the ex- what was he aboutf The dominant people o f Austria ; eellent showing made in the Lib Hungary. Bohemia. are the e r t y Parade on the 11th. also in The question whether the Czechs, Slavs, Maagyr and Teuton i the thoughtfulness in bringing ! over the Liberty Bell which was Stavton Electric Ligh t Company or German Austrian. Of these the Czechs and Slavs an* the more nu the feature o f the parade. A ll is entitled to a raise in rates was merous while the Teuton Maagyr "Salem is still talking of the Stay- argued pro and con before the element has always held the reins toil hoys’ enthusiasm and patriot members o f the Public Service of government. To stabilize these ism an»l their part in the parade. Commission and the city council va rift gated countries will he a job Please express to those participat ing our pleasure and appreciation. at the city hall on Monday o f o f the first magnitude. H A L D. PATTO N . this week. Five fatalities were reported to the King Bing of the Cerrians. Albert Warren Appointed Corporal A number o f our citizens were state Industrial accident commission for the week ending November 14 Salem, Or., Nov. 16, 1918. present and gave evidence for; among a total of 522 accidents, and Major L. S. Lambert, in addition there were five previously and against the movement. ^ Stayton, Oregon. reported. Of the total number of ac Some o f them went so far as to cidents reported 501 were subject to My Dear Major Lambert: say that if the present price was the^provtsions of the workmen’s com- I This is written to express to pensation act. raised they mould not use thej you my personal appreciation, ami Owing to the short pasturage and to convey to you the fa c t’that all light. The final outcome o f the cost of feed there Is reported Salem appreciates what the Stay- meeting was that the company high a great deal of suffering among live ton Company did in assisting at would be allowed to increase stock in many parts of the state and the celebration o f victory a few their rates a fte r they had ren the Oregon Humane society has many days ago. The Liberty Bell was a calls to investigate conditions and dered better service, which compel owners to provide better feed matter o f much comment o f a very favorable nature among a seemed to meet with the approv- ^ and shelter for the animals. large number of Salem people, al ot' the m ajority o f the citi While engaged in digging potatoes at Lake Labish. near Salem, two con and to me, personally, it was a zens. victs from the state penitentiary matter o f great gratification. You made their escape recently. One Is know. Major, that I am, ami al A n y more petitions to be pre Fail Utley. 20 years of age. who Is ways have been very proud of the serving a larceny sentence from Mult sen tad? nomah county, and the other. Bud Stayton Company, and without Stuhler, aged 32. a forger from Uma- ! hesitation I have told the Salem ttlla county. Companies that your Company VVliat holds more than a bottle easily carrie«! o ff the honors. State Fire Marshal Wetls has Is of boozeT Pull the cork and out If you will convey to your Com n bulletin op fire protection and pops a man with more fight in him1 sued prevention In which, among other ; pany my thanks for your Com than was in the German army of va'uabte advice, is given the admoni pany's forcible expression o f loy 1914. Close at his heels comes an tion not to depend altogether on the alty I should appreciate it, and I other rich beyond avarice. Presto telephone In spreadi.ig a fire alarm. | hope you will accept, also, my change, another pops iq> cross as He cites several recent instances of best wishes for the future pros disastrous blazes which were allow- J a sawhuek and jealous o f the fam ed to get beyond control because of perity, of the company. ily eat. fn contrast here comes faulty or delayed telephone eonnec- | My very .Iwst wishes to you, the sweet young thing who tells tlon. also. Very respectfully, everyone of his love affairs and A N D R E W T. W COLBERT, Two bills, both designed to expe 'I ills the beans generally. And dite the work of Oregon courts, have Lieut. Col. 1st Reg. O. G. ■n it goes ad infinitum ad nattse- been drafted by the committee on iirm. Nothing like booze for law reform and will be presented hy They let us up to the trough, transformation. transfiguration that committee before the next leg- j islnlure. Both propose to give addt- | hut they didn’ t make us drink, and “ transit in Venors." Why, tinnal powers to the chief Justice of I it can change a enow into a canary the supreme court and to make ¿he j did they hoys? bird. Make n spendthrift out of body of circuit court judges in the ' Patrons of the Trover-W eigle a tight wad. Start a deaf mute to state a more elastic group of offi-1 Studio will please take notice* singing “ Ki>s me again,” and a cinls. One of the new proposed hills ; grandpa to chasing fresh calmo would make alt circuit court judges that owing to the first Saturday and— well why extend the lis t’ ; available for use on the supreme | and Sunday coming so close to bench in case of a congestion <»f busi- | Christmas, the Studio will be Great is hflore. Aliy old kind. No matter what, ; ness fn that body. The other bill I open on thp last day o f N ovem White mule, hitters, th y all; would give the chief justice of the i supreme court power to direct any j ber and the fir«t day in Decem have got E xtvrc'ing power that makes a sot circuit judge In the state to hold ber in order to giv e patrons Like r qtie* zed lemon gone to* court in any other county of the I more time to get their pictures state. rot. before the holidays.