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About The Oregon statesman. (Salem, Or.) 1916-1980 | View Entire Issue (Dec. 17, 1920)
ENGINETilEN ASK SAFETY ACTION Southern Pacific Pilots Ap peal to Governor to Urge Needed Laws 'CitKinemen of the Southern Pa cific .liailroad company, -whose nerve ' are shaken every day by reckless automobile drivers who race the trains for crossings, have taken the bit in their teeth and are attempting to -have a law passed by the next legislature that will compel motorists to ex ercise some precautions for their own precaution., ind no throw thO'Whole responsibility on the engineers. Their desires are pre- ; rented" in a letter to Governor Olcotl. signed byI T. Howard, a Southern Facifijc engineer who is speaking tor tne general broth erhood of engineiiien. His letter follows: Useful Gifts The kind that remind you of the giver every time you use it. Give those kind of gifts this year. Fercolators Fyrex Ware, Carving Sets Air Rifles Roller Skates Wagons .' DOUGHTON & MILLER If It's Hardware, We Have It' 2SG North Commercial Phone 633 Is it not about lime the citi zen. and lawmakers bf Oregon were waking up to the"fact that homethng must be done to keep drivers of automobiles, trucks anl other vehicles used by the travel ing public from killing or injur ing themselves at railroad cross ings? "Employes of railroads and street cars are taught and trained in the importance of complying with the law. It requires time, labor and expense to stop trains end street cars at railroad cross ings, out the taw lens us we must stop. unWs protected. Why? To avoid accidents. Then why not a law rompcllinx thus above referred to: to top before cross ing railroad crossings, unless pro tect el? This would reduce acci dents 95 per cent. Is it not worth it? .,.-.. - ; "Is it not just as important and necessary to protect and keep the traveling public, other by trains and Ft reel cars, from getting killed or injured, as those travel ing by train or street car? "My dear governor, we think you a very progressive man and we believe if you would only ride on the head end of some of the trains and see and come in con tact with those who take chances on getting across ahead of a mov ing train, and what the. engine men have to contend ?vith. you would throw up both hands' and say something must be done. - "To make Oregon a safe place to travel, -as well as for human ity's sake, we.- the Southern Pa cific engineers ou lines In Ore gon, are appealing to you with the Tiew of starting the ball to roiling until something h.is been done to keep : people from get ting killed or injured.' Better a stop than the undertaker's call." STAYTON NEWS STAYTON". Or.. Dec. 1 6. Prof. O. V. White, principal of the Stay ton school, and a group of the 111 Y boys, attended the boys coa fertnee in Salem last week. Mrs. Vivtorta Danta. of 31 1. Vernon. HI., arrived in Staytou Thursday of last week, and is A guest at tbi home of her aunt, Mrs. S. Titus. Mr. and Mrs. P. C. GalSraith enjoyed a pleasant visit from Mr. Galhrattb'ft brother and his fam ily last week. , Ir. C. 11. llrewT and his neph ew. Melford Allen, were visitors in Salem Wednesday of lat wek. T. C. Malanaphy arrived In Stayton" the first of the week for a holiday visit with friends. The scaffolding is being torn away from th new bank building. windows installed, and other fin ishing louche added. Mr. and Mrs. llert Kvithley and mother wers shoppers in Stayton from North Santiaui Mon day. II. J. Howe made a hurried business trip to Salem and re turn Friday. Mrs. Rove accom panied him. About half of Stayton's popu- latlon is going about with one arm in a sling, as a result of vac cination, which has been admin istered by Stayton's health offi cer the last 10 day's as a preven tion against smallpox. A few ras es are still lingering about towu. Th Stayton basket Kali team went to Sheridan Saturday and returned elated over the beating given the Sheridan team. Andrew Fisher of Victor Point was in Stayton Monday. Mrs. Kenneth Thomas -arrived in Stayton Sunday from Marsh- field. Joining her husband who came Id 16 days ago. . Mrs. JoKJ Prows returned Sat urday from Salem where the t ta iled her lighter. Mrs. Henry Jungwirtb$ who Is taking treat, ment tbery John Mtck and wife of North Santiam wre here Monday. Mrs. P.u II. Lambert and 'son Frank droje In from their Linn county farui Monday. Mr. anrt; Mrs. K. P. Phillfppl went to SHverton Saturday for a Sunday vlSt with relatives. .ttjurnx NKWS SULPHUR SOOTHES UGLY, ITCHING SKIN TUc lira ,inIIralkMt Makes Ml CixA mml Comfortable all motoml to Stavtoa aBj spent the day at tn Charles Clark home. Mrs. Ctark was fonuerly Miss Maggie M'Hinney. Mrs. Hart Stark and llttl daaghter Hemic of Portland have been for everal weks at the home of her brother. W. II. . J1 . r BHDana . remmru H ,oa tr1 .aff.iaK from ',u"uir, lror" raooina nay " tema or tame other tort aria c em KnterpriM. and they motored to barrawlng rkla troob! joa car Portland Tuelay afternoon. .quickly b rid of It by aire The Roman s Misisonary Mentho-SuI;.hBr. declare a soted riety will bold the annual ,kin pciallft Thanksgiving rvk at the reg-j Thl, Miph0", preparation, I. ular church hoar Sunday after-leant of its gem destroying pro noon. The time will b taken np t pertle, .Wom fall to qakkly with a bort rermon by the pas tor, after which the mile boxes will be opened. tibda luting, eren fUry er- iema. The flrM application makes the skin rool and romfortalle. I!ah d btotcbe are faal4 The Auburn school will have a!r'ht np. Mentho-Snlpbar Is ap- J Mrs. Arrjpn llamnir is pending a few dayin Kaleui as a guest or her ulster. 3 Wade Kinney and wife of r- m a - . & roruanu rroiorea lo AUDUra sun-' M " i DlirJ likr inr Mnunt rold rrt dar to irtJtt .t th. t,m. r Mr ! program and Christmaa tre i ?. j i ' f cream .,.., . . . . " I i-i . . , 'iniiy Birnint. ..n niiiiirj u parents. .Mr. ana sirs, i caooi win ciorc(Caa obtain w. McKtrJiey and torether they Friday. i rood dmillst , . You a small lar I rota aar 1 S1LVERTOX NEWS. 1 pTJiat Best Yearroimd Gift A Harley-Davidson Bicycle V When you buy,' buy "well" is a saying applying par ticularly to the bicycle. , The boy or girl may outgrow a bicycle, but the pleasure of bicycling never grows less. That's why it is wise to buy a bicycle the lasting, year-'round, pleasure-giving gift. ' V. That's why a Harley-Davidson Bicycle is the gift to give. It is a high-quality, sturdy, lasting gift of which the owner will always be proud. , ; '. ' " Give a bicycle this year. You'll be pleased when you see it giving pleasure for years. Drop in and see our line of Harley-Davidson Bicycles. Liberal terms can be arranged if so desired HARRY W. SCOTT "THE CYCLE MAN." 147 SoXSOM'L Street ROSTEIN & GREENBAUIU1 Christmas-Gift Suggestions . lkd Spreads, a nice one, scalloped and cut comers, 80x . SO, wcljbt 3 pounds A.....:...$5.00 Ucd Spreads, 80x90, weight? pounds..:......;.! $3.75 Handkerchiefs,' bi$: assortment of special good values, , ladies dainty handkerchiefs at.... 15c and 25c ' Men's fine quality Handkerchiefs at 25c and 50cA . . . . - - -t5ilk UmUrclIas, colored, high gradc....$9.00 and tax 50c These Umbrellas were selling at $15 two months ago. Silk Petticoat, Taffeta, green, old rose, purple and changeable shades, a good quality at........ $1.50 Silk Hose,-not fibre, black Cat brand at pair.:......$1.50 Socks. Silk and Silk Lisle, have been 75c now pair....50c - - . These arc all standard brands and will give.satisfaclion. : . f i Silk neckwear, men's choice neckwear, not cheap, but real swell ties - ..$2.00, $1.50 and $1.00 J Ihby IJIankcts, animal and fancy patterns at.:..$1.00 Blankets, nice plaids, 68x79, pair .' $3.25 Indian lHankets, all wool, Oregon goods, only.... ...$8.50 Towels, fancy patterns, or plain, soft and thick double texture, wonderful good ones. J Slippers. IJe sure and see our line of Daniel Greens Slippers. Ilest slippers made. And the best assort ment shown in Salem, not cheap ones, but real ones, licatitiful ljoods. . . Ivory Mirrors, Powder boxes and Combs, nice goods at moderate prices. - 240-246 Commercial Street 'r- SiLVERTON, Or Dec. 16. The young people of St. John's church held a measuring, party Saturday night. Everyone who attended was required to pay. a nickel for each foot of height and alsp a penny for each inch. A sum over, $20 was taken in. The P. T. A. of Silverton held its: regular meeting Friday after noon. The chief tonic for dis cussion was how t tie county n-irse might be retained. ' The Mizpah circle or Silverton held its last meeting of the year on Tuesday at the home of Mrs. Frank JIubbs. The members of the Methodist Indies Aid society served a chicken pie dinner and supper at me cnurch Saturday. The pro ceeds amounted to S16j. Miss Jennie Lingaars of Tort land was a week-end guest at the home Itev. and Mrs. George Ilenricksen. ' Mrs. Mabel Keelan was initi ated into the Order of the Eastern Star last' Tuesday night. Miss Mina Hubb? of Salem spent the week-end at her home in Silverton. Mrs. Roy Fitzgerald had as dinner gnosis Thursday evening Mr. and LMrs. J. F. Franri ihAi,- son William, and daughter Betty, and Mrs. J. M. Madson. Horn, to Mr. and Mrs. Carl fipecht Thursday, at the Silver ton hospital, a girl. Rev. E. Oger. city missioDary at Seattle, spent a few days in Silverton recently. Sunday mor ning he preached in the Trinity church and in the afternoon he gave a Ehort talk at the youns people's meeting in the same church. During his stay here Mr. Eger was the guest of Rev. and airs, oeorge Ilenricksen. He re turned to Seattle Tuesday mor ning. Mr. and Mrs. C. If. Street of l'ortland entertained the students of Silverton high school for about an hour last Wednesday. Both Mr. and Mrs. Street sang several polos. They then led the Eingins lor. the high school. Mrs. Ger trude WolcoK Smith was accom panist. Miss Martha Jensen' returned to her home near Silverton Mon day. Miss Jensen has been teach ing school, in Montana for the past 20 months. After a vacation of three months she will return to Virgell. Mont., where she has been engaged to teach during the next school term. 7 tan bpecht has as visitors his parents, whose home is at Mitch ell. Or. Mrs. C. Amos was pleasantly surprised by a number of" friends Friday evening. Miss Sophia Madron "was the dinner guest of Mrs. Jchn Wilson Friday. SHOI SALE Buy shoes lor your every need now at economy prices. While January 1st was scheduled for our sale time, this pre-holiday commencing enables one to commence the new year by wearing high grade szoes at a great saving. This is not a sale of short lines or undesirable merchandise, but ah ofiering of honest-to-gpodness values of the first grade.. Shoes in a com plete assortment of sizes. Sale will continuehntil all of the special values have been disposed of. EDITORIALS OF THE PEOPLE i 5l,n,r Sympathy ivlitor Statesman: I received from a friend in Boston.. Mass.. the following expression of sym pathy: "My Dear Mr. Webster: I have learned that your city is passing through an epidemic of typhoid fever. Newspaper clippings which have come to ma indicate that the situation is extremely serious. I am writing to express my sympa thy with your city, and particular ly with our roup of Unitarian people. : I sincerely hope that they have not greatly suffred. Such calamities are very terrible and they seem to be no respecter of persons. "Mlnot Simons. From this we can foel assured that bur city of Salem is on the map. and that it is not in Massa chusetts. It also puows that the people of Koslon know that there are two Salems. one of Which is n Massachusetts and tho other in Oregon. Mr. Simmons undoubtedly had rrferenre to tha rily of Salem. Ohio, where an epidemic of ty phoid has been raging severely of late. - .. D. Webster. . . The Maxinr 9-inch . fJack kid lace Boot, CoiIycar welt, is one of our big nunilxTs. and i.s verv dressy., . . j ', rfQ Q Keg. $12.50. Sale. . . . ?Ou Women's brown calf lace' Oxford, Good vear welt, military and cuban heels." Ken. ular. t'J and 10. 7QrandQ QT Sale ........... JOD 00. OD Women's Mack kid luce shoe, with medium heels. . rQ Ot Regular lJ ...... : iPU.OO Oin? of the pojuilar huihIkts in broWn kil ami calf skin, medium Cuban heels. Kexular Sale $11.45 Women's Colored Boots F rench Heels turn and welt sole. Regular $16 and $16J0 Sale price. . .. . .... .$8.85 Growing Girls, low heel, welt sole, in black calf lea ther Regular up to $8.25. Now ...........'.....$6.85 i 1 Hose I Wool, m the fashionable , shades. 'Regular $2J0. K Now ' $1.65 i f 17" ' Silk Hoser-Pure thread silk I " in black, Qrownand white. $1.45 peripair or $3.85 per fancy bo of three pairs. Misses' and Boys' Hose on Sale Felt Slippers .In Colors $15 $2.45 Women'sPumps in Black Kid, turfr soles, plain or colonial. ? Regularly sold up tq $100. Now. . .$9.45 MEN 31 w l ft Men's Heavy Shoes in brown, wide soles. Regular $8 JO. Now ..$6.85 MEN it Men KncIisTi Valum at ff .Vi, Sale Trier . . . . trfown ami Mark calf leather, iu and sciiij-LiiglisJj lasts. Splendid $6.85 WHITE HOUSE jh cunrc i ' s 1 Men Dresxj Shoes In bnrwn and black kid aad clf skin. .Eeg. ularlytold Z.- 50 to $150. now $10.83 IivV SJiic. in t Quality IIiiMcr liroi Miinktfl Ik r!or welt Miles. ii Keular price -"..", now. $4.15 ChiMrrn' and MiwV S1k. Kvrry line given trial price for Ibis sale. BOYS MS r t3 C Jil .aim i.f SIhh. lt .malilr. S.M rru!arly up to $G.7.". A i ah On Sal B mr .Brown . hide 125 North- Commercial Street tore in T J. X.- -1 ' -