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About The Oregon statesman. (Salem, Or.) 1916-1980 | View Entire Issue (Dec. 19, 1923)
Tim ORCGo:i.-STATii:.;.:AN;.5?ALT::.ii: onuGori- -WEDNESDAY MOHNING, DECEMBER 10.-1023 - r.'crris How President ' : - Of Salem Kiwanis Club ' niectian of the ehtire siate of officers recommended, by the nom inating committee of the Kiwanis club tookV place yesterday follow ing; th regular luncheon of the organisation. With Christmas falling on next Tuesday and New Year's day the next week It was decided to postpone all .luncheons until Tu&sday, January, 8, 192 i.t- ' -.Officers elected yesterday, were; We Pay Highest Cash Prices. For UUNK and Second Hand Goods. CAPITAL DARGAKI : oss a ju::;c co. - v Phone 3SS v- ; Front- and Center Sts at I County Bridge WE, PAY CASH-; FOR YOUR; 1 AW TO0L& v J Capital Hardware I Cc Furniture Co. Best Prices Paid I 283 N. Com'I SC Phone 047 pr,. 1 tenry E.,Motris, president; . . t i.1a I - I 3 a. m M Hicks, treasurer ; F.red Brixoix. district,tru8t-e and the, folio winjg, directorate N, b, Elliott, James Nicholson, WarWillU Ung, Ed J Schunke, Bert Ford. E, -Cooke Pat ton and D.an;Fry,' Jr. ; The clujj.gayetha retiring offi cers a etaudlng Vote, of apurocla-r' tion for, their wojk and, interest during the last , year- . The secre tarywU be, named, by; the new of ficers at an, early date. Government Intervenes , In Tax Bpard Cases Klamath county. is4 the third Oregon: county to come forward with a 'mandamus action against the, county tax; supervising and conservation commission because of t Items eliminated , from, the county budget. Who ; the 'com plainants will be in Klamath coun ty Is not yet known here, but they wll appear 'with a brief Decern-; ber 21 to be heard at. the same time a the complainants from Yamhill and Umatilla, con nties. ,- The Klamath county case is dif ferent from that of the other two counties in that the government Is interested and will make an ap pearance.? Among, the .items "elim inated was that, providing for a tax levy to pay interest on an irri gation district's bonds, a portion of whjch; is payable to. the. gov ernment. I Correct this, sentence: "It Isn't that don't, trust you," explained the merchant, "but it's against oar rules to sell on "credit." . 1 OPEN TO B01 Understanding-With-Owners of Property or Cpndem-" nation. Faced One of two. courses is. open to the a chool board in order, to. ob tain the four blocks on North Cap itol upon which the-S new Junior high school will, be erected as. a result ofj the action, taken Monday night bylthet city counciI,aaccord in. to Dr. H. H. Ollnger, chair man, who. was far .from being pleased at having, the "buck" passed back upon the board.! The board either wilf have, to reach an understanding with' the owners' ot two different plots or else institute condemnation proceedings against them.- " (":- -,r pT""l ' Both lots were purchased on the installment plan from the city by J. K. O'Brien and : Dan Tarpley. Both' lots were appraised by : the city at very close to f00. ; The two owners, infer-that they should receive. between SluOO and Sieu" for their pVbperlieiy in. spjte of, the fact that these, were purchased for speculation w)th a snjalj deposit made upon; each. Though Mr. Tarpley haa defaulted upon a pay ment which would- make it possi ble for the city to. declare the con tract void, no action was taken by the council. :";'.' iv ' 1 U ' -It was. said ji Dr. Olinger yes- Jim ancJ MM; Suggest Xmas, presents for the car. There, are many: . o tig.to,picjc from . rrvr .... . 1 1 . m v . . 1 ; . rV Tire or Tube . Robe Clock r " " Visor " Bumper Whistle- -Tool Kit Flash Light Spot Light ' 4 Parking Lijrht . Set. Spark Piujs. Windshield Cleaner. .Horn Vase - Jack Mirror Heater ; Bar Cap, -Step Plate, . " Stop Light '. Hfotometer Cigar Lighter, Set Ligh'Bulbs Fire. Extinguisher. ' A Present for the Dear 014 Butt N. W. Cor. Cqurt and Hich Phonct44 Tae Yerdicfc . has been Rendered Every thing must be sold. Our sHelves are to be stripped clean of all merchandise. We want to turn oyer this building the lan.d lordrclear and clean in the shortest time possible. Here are a few prices. Remember everything must be ;old Ur .f ' v...: 32 inch Dress Ginghamsl yd. ....-..-,.-...1 r 27 inch Dress' Ginghams, yd : I Table Napldn 18x18, each 33 inchPercales yd. 1 : " I ,00 inch Table Damask, yd. .... G5 inch Mercerized -Damask yd. 65 inch half linen daniask. yd. Ladies' ICid Gloves, black, grey or white, pair :. ....-$1.C0' . 33 inch Silli Poplins, yard ..:.::.:.J.L. ?:........;..:.....C112; Ladic3r Heather Hose pair 44c and C2c . . Ladies' Light Weight Union Suits : 1...59c and7Dc x Ladies Winter Weight Union Suita .:.........,.....:......S1.19 Ladies' Heavy Winter Union Suits :.:;..:........S1. 19c ...:.19c w ...:..i9c ......49c ...l.CCc .51.44 iavy Ladies' Liht Weight ; Vccts 51.88 .......33c, - ijc, a; Fixtures for salo, show cases; counters,, tables, winery, fjx-tr-?s, mirrcrc, crt:!i rcirtcr, cteii;:-;,;:;: .' "GALE t coin???: ' . Commercial and Court Sts. Retiring frca, fcuiners ' . terday. that an effort would , be made upon the part of the board to reach; au agreeable understanding, with the two - owners, intimatins that a small bonus might be met, but that the price 'asked was but of the question. If this offer fails, condemnation proceedings will be, institutje. in the. January term of court, for the, property, must, be in readiness, for building early in March if the building is to be. com pleted, in time, for, school , in. the4 falL ... " " WHEELED ESTATE- Wealthy Pennsylvania Lum berman's Heirs Assessed ;.. Over $90,000, Heirs to the estate of the late, Nt P. Wheeler, millionaire lum berman of 'Endeavor. Pa., yester day paid to the state treasurer the final.; portion , of the inheritance tax, which, has been. In' con trove rpey in me, circuit court m .roruana ior three years. The totat.lhberitanco tax from, the estate. ln Oregon la $87,084.97. with an uddiUonal 69 98.C3 iq. interest thaV has ac cumulated hile - the . matter ha3 been.' In litigation. Mr. AVheeler. left an estate s in Oregon aggre gating 345,599.68, located,' fn Tillamook, "Washington Multno mah and Clatsop counties, aud consisting mainly of timberland. He. died March 3,' 1920. nexs, visitor, to Dallas Tuesday afternoon..- . ' Jlr, and Mrs.. Paul Petri of Portland are guests at the home of Mr. and, Mrs. Arthur Rahn. AI Moreland, former, proprie tor of a restaurant , in Ashland is now-i connected with, the Valley Grijf," South Commercial, having disposed of his interests in south-i em Oregon. " v' Mr. Jamison, factory man, and Mr. ; Ecklund, 5 sejretary-treasurer of :tha Red Top Taxi 'company, are" expected." to arrive in the city today;, for';" a few days business conference with. P. P. Fisher, local manager ' . . J. J. McMahan. and. , wife, of Jacksonville, were overnight guests; at the Marion hotel. Mr. McMahan in is a state traffic offi cer operating In southern Oregon, and recently announced his candi dacy for sheriff of Jackson county. : J. W. Mehrle and family of Condon are'ih the city today, bav ins arrived late Tuesday ater fioon. " . " . PIUN'OfeK . Monday night our . radio folks enjoyed the concert, by. Salem art ists. and; the Coryallis community program from the KGV broad casting station. , We just read "The P6digal .Village," by Irving Bachelor, It is a reaj, Christmas story and the moral is..superfine, v Pringle "school , is trying out a Kimball piano and preparing a Christmas program. I J. M. Coburn- used two truck loads of gravel last week fiUlng in low places in his driveway. ' John Pabra got a supply ct wal nut trees at ther Crystal "Springs farm last week.- . . . We observe passlnpr cars seem to be carrying holly wreaths "and ftvergrcen " decorations niul thus reminded that iho hoi season is near at hand. - Orchardista are .pruning w the" weather perm i t. ' ' , Announcing the Opening Today of Our ;FLbR::SHpWriG3Iia Next Door to Oyster Iaf Cafe In New Adolph & Waters '.' Building. ; Corner Court and, Ubort y Hts.' , Wa will have on display innumerable plants suitable for Christmas gifts. Among them being, such. old favorites as: Cyclamen, Poinsettas, Rubber Plants," Heather Ferns Pottt ! Plants of all kinds. - ' ; ' We wIU also be glad to have you call at our Greenhouses. 1276 N. Liberty. , .' ' ';'; A. D.SMITH FLORIST ' " " Will Kntertain Prisone For the 14th consecutive Christ mas, Frank felighT manager of the Bligh theatre, will bring, cheer to inmates of the state prison when he, offers them the best three-act vaudeville that can be obtained. In addition . tQ,. t,he vaudeville, he wrJfl aTsb'prYlde: a feature film, wljich; will be supplemented by a cojnedy. ' This ias; been an annual practise ot the Salem theatre man, and Jn! addition,,, to the Christmas performance, he has also staged several Thanksgiving shows for tie convicts. With, a special din ner and a festive decorated dining roqm, a little, cheer will radiate from the instftution next Tuesday morning. Warden A. M... Dal rymple. said 'earlier in the week thatt nt special efforts would be tmade for,. entertainment, "but if anyone desired to furnish this, they would. be.glven ample oppor tunity. 1 ' - -i Ci t VlUs, ot TiUamook; was tn the cltyjlysterday.. 1 " ' 'rAlbeftJ "Catding ' was. a recent visitor, in Salem, from Coqullle. Richard.- Bushnell of; Ten Mile s-pent a few, hours In the city this week, ' - J.. S... Kirkeq4aU of, Camas, .Val ley "was in Salem Tuesday. ' " Guy. Kinjey 'wa a Ban don resi dent in. the city, yesterday,.' ' Milo Atterbuf is ; confined to the Salem hospital' following a serious operation. He. Is reported to be improving. " Miss Mary-Travers of AJhany is here visiting friends for; a' few days, ' ' - . John Thorn e Roseburg -banker, was a business visitor in Salem Tuesday? ; !. " Mrs. C. ip, Shortridge of Clqver dale is the house guest of : Mr. andMrsv Frank Bligh. u Harry G. Keeney 'was Pa' busi- ' ; .-".' t Just Received 'J Several Cars of .Utah and ' Rock Springs! - ' Phone Us for Prices. . We Guarantee Our Coal)v COAL OR WOOTj Larmer, Trans fa Cc - 469 State SL Phone 930 Don't Bliss Our GreaT Christmas Sals This is the best sale that we sver " have had, and while the goods have - bee selling fast our stock is still complete. ; - , . - . . v , ,. We have hundreds of articles that will make excellent Christ mas presents, neckties, shirts, bats, caps, - suitcases, ' trunks,' bags, etc. Capital ExcnanjTtS 3ia.. ConVL ""?Vne iz:$ 1 h 1 - the LiUlo TSiiiJSO io Li BE THE GIFT EVER SO SMALL, IT IS THE MEMORY THAT ONE IS NOT FORGOTTEN THAT LINGERS IN THE HUMAN MIND FROM ONE YEAR TO ANOTHER THE PEOPLES CASH: u Q Stands Ready to Render. That Super-Human Service Which the Last Five Days Call For With an Organization That is at Your Command to Serve; and; Assist in Every Way Possible . EVER STAGED BY.THIS GREAT BARGAIN INSTI TUTION IS TAKING EVERY DEPARTMENT IN THE . STORE BY STORM WW BEFORE SUCH BARMS BEFORE Never Before Such Big Stocks tp Chooce Fronx iJ Men's Suits at .l..:.......:.....$14J65 Ladies' and Misses' Fine Coats . 0X3 Men's, Suits at 21.50 Ladies up to $40 Sill Dresses.. 14.C 5 Men's Overcoats 21.85 Ladies.' up tcT $25 Silk Dresses 1 0X5 Men's Goodyear Raincoats 5.95 Ladies' Velvet Hats at 1 X5 Boy's 2 Pant Suits at..! ...... ..... 6.95 Ladies' Pattern Hats go at : 4.C5 Boys' Very Fine Suits at - 9.75 Black Sateen Bungalow- Aprens l.C 3 Men's Fine Dress Shirts at .95 Jap Crepe Bungalow Aprons. i. 1CD Men's Silk Stripe Shh-U 1.89 Ladies! Ribbed Union Suits at . 1.29 Men's Flannej Shirts at. 1 .95 Nemo Corsets, val. to $7, how 3X5 Men's Wool Plaid Shirts 3.95 Ladies' Full Fashion SiUc Ho- 1.C3 Men's Fine Dress Caps at .95 ; Ladies' $150 vah SiUj Hose, pr. Men's Hats and'Caps at :j 1.49 Large Size Grey Blanketsll.;..: LCD Men's Dress and Work Pants .... 1.95 Very Fine Plaid Blankets at .... 3.!D Men's Fine Press Pants at :.. 2.85 $4 Large Fluffy, Comforters .... 2.C3 Men's Garters............... 15c, 24c, 35c Colored Jap Crepes, at yard ... .21 Men's. Fine Knit Ties J!.;.. " .59 Aluminum Ware, val. to $2 at .... .G9 Men's Arm Bands pair .151 Fancy Painted Chinaware .03 Men's Silk Sb . 49c, 89c, 95c Fine Dressed Dolls, val; to $5 at 1 .00 Mens Dress, Sdx ...14c, 19c, 24c, 29c Ladies' Bungalow House Aprons .CD Men gttspatiHers H:; 29cj ' 39c, 49c Merits High Grade Dress Shoes 3.05 Men's lOO Per Cent Wool Men's Dress Shoes, val. to $G, Union Suits .. f 3.95 pnr:.t;.U;..:.....:..: 2.05 Men's Worsted Union Suits 2.25 Laes1 Oxfords, Pumps, ... . . " " " " ' '. Suppers ... .. 2.C5 Men's Fleeced Union Suits 1.49 m , C11 cn n , "Trr Men's $11.50 Tan-Os Pacs .... 0.45 Men's Flannelette Night Shirts 1.29 Ladies' Fancy Felt Slippers, pr. Tl5 Ladies' Fur. Trimmed Coats . .$14.95 j Men's Fancy Felt Slippers, pr. 1 1.43 Fur Trimmed BBKvia Coatsir: : 24185! Children's Fine Dress Shoes, pr. 1.C5 .IS) ii oples Casln Salem's : Greatest Bargain Center r; .