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THE MAN FOR CITY M A YO R
A man o f energy and push, I
thoroughly honest and who has
the courage o f his conviction.
A man who will stand for a
clean city with all that it implies.
A man who will not allow his
own personal interest to stand in
the way of public good.
A man who will use his influ­
I ndependent P hones
Marion Markham, who is fa­ ence to extend the corporate lim­
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vorably mentioned for the office its, giving those people who live
Entered at the poet office at Forest Grove, Ojcn
o
f city treasurer, has been with outside of the city and have city
as mail matter o f the second class.
the Pacific Home Insurance Com­ conveniences, an opportunity to
T e r m s o f S u b s c r ip t io n
pany for the past two years, and assist in paying the expenses o f
c a s h in a d v a n c e
has shown himself to be an effic­ these improvements.
One Year $1.00 - Six Months .75
ient and obliging person. Four
A man who will see that the
Display advertisements for publica­ years ago he lost a leg, and has provision o f the charter demand­
tion in the PRESS must be in this office
not later than Tuesday evening to in­ since applied himself to office ing that all purchases by the
sure appearance in current issue.
work.
council amounting to one hun­
dred dollars or more shall be sub­
A copy of The Press will be mailed
mitted
for bids.
to all advertisers in which their ad ap­
The E. M. & F. Co., of Detroit, Mich., will
Several men have been men­
pears.
A man who will insist that ev­
tioned as possible candidates for
be in Forest Grove with 10,000 feet of film,
ery voter shall have an oppor­
mayor and members o f the coun­
tunity and have a voice in the
The council order a report?
cil, outside o f those selected by
showing all the details of making an up-to-
nomination as well as the elec-
Noton your life; they don’ t dare
the ring. Among those who ,.
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to do it.
date automobile. You will see the different
have been mentioned are A. G. I0” 0 C1 ^ 0
.
on giv­
Hoffman, 0 . M. Gardner. C. A.
A man who W,U ins,3t
stages of construction from the time they take
It looks hardly fair to allow Littler, E. W. Haines, Chas. ing to the puplic each month a
all the city pap to be absorbed Mertz.Dan Bump and Mr. Under­ complete statement of all moneys
the pig iron until the car is ready for shipment.
received and paid out during the
by any one individual.
wood.
M. Markham has a good
month in the several separate
following for the office o f treas­
If there are enough who care to see these re­
Will the citizens select their urer. No doubt any of these funds so the taxpayers may judge
own candidates and ask them to men with the proper pressure for themselves whether they are
markable pictures so as to fill the K. of P. Hall
make a public written report of would be willing to serve, but receiving full value.
A
man
who
will
see
that
all
how they find conditions, or will none so far as we can learn are
for two shows we shall have one in the
we allow the old conditions to seeking the office—well, better taxes levied for a specific pur­
pose shall be used for that pur­
afternoon and another at night. 1:15 and 8 :1 5 p.m.
exist?
let the office seek the man.
pose only.
A man who will not under any
Isn’ t it funny, when you come
An article in the Nevvs-Time3 circumstances permit money
to think o f it, the ring rule line­
up for city officers and the pur­ of last week, headed “ Quite Com­ raised by the sale o f bonds to be
poses for which the .different plimentary to Our People” and used for any other purpose than
men have been selected. Is not winds up with “ there is not a that for which they were voted
kicker in the town yes, maybe by the people.
the handwriting on the wall?
A mayor should do all in his
one,” certainly pays a high and
power
to see that every man, wo­
deserving
compliment
to
our
citi­
During the month of May, Or­
man
and
child shall have a fa ir 1
zens
and
city
council—but
for
egon will name its choice for
deal,
and
work for a larger, bet-
the
“
black
sheep
that
is
in
every
president, by primary nomina­
flock.”
Well,
to
prevent
stagna-!
ter
and
cleaner
city,
tion. The electors chosen will
tion
it
is
found
to
have
some
a
c
-,
Can
such
a
man
be induced to
be expected to cast the Oregon
tivity.
Too
much
tranquility
accept
the
nomination
for mayor?
vote for the choice as named by
might
breed
disastrous
results,
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the majority o f the votes cast.
¡n
ear]y hours o f the even-
This is the first time we have even in a city where their obliga-
met
so
promptly.
We
tions
are
¡ng
on
Monday
the political slate
had this privilege. North Dako­
These shows are absolutely free. W e would
need
that
kicker
and
more
men
wag
niacje
Up
an(j
f ne rjng rule
ta, Wisconsin, Nebraska and
like you to call at our store and procure tick­
' asserted itself in selecting the
New Jersey have already adopt­ who will take the trouble
make
themselves
acquainted
with
fgyy
carry
out
its
prearranged
ed Oregon’s example and more
ets immediately so we may know how many to
the realities as they exist.
plans. These few were individ-
states will probably follow.
1
—~ u a l l y chosen after being sounded
provide for at the afternoon & evening shows.
as to their feeling and was con­
fronted by such a number as to
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carry out the wish o f the ring.
GROVE1
C O R N ELIU S
According to the arrangement of
last year: G. S. Allen was slated
j for mayor, he having served his
year on the council, W.F. Schultz,
IS READY
Sometimes a man will, in his
Rev. Barber, Geo. G. Paterson,
and H. Johnson were slated for over zealous desire to see public
i councilmen.Robt. Wirtz for treas. or private improvement made, lose
and W. P. Dyke for city recorder. sight o f the fact that not every­
Portland . . . .
This is the slate that will be body is financially able to meet
Salem...........
sprung on the voters, who will the expenditure. When his po­
INE Line of Fancy Boxes of
W oodbum ..
be asked to assemble in mass sition is made public he some­
Hillsboro
....
times
shows
it
in
his
contempt
convention with only a few hours
Candies specially made for
Beaverton
...
for
the
informant.
The
corn
as­
I o f warning for deliberation, and
the Christmas trade. All sizes
serts
itseif
most
where
the
shoe
I there asked to indorse this the
Tickets will be sold December 23, 24, 25,
! ring selection. Does it not occur pinches.
and all prices. Also a fresh
30
and January 1. good returning until
to you, voter, that you have
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OWGOxI N
January
2, 1912.
?
"Overthrow
(the
So-called
)
shipment of Fruits and Nuts.
rights in the selection o f your
f
ttWMV j
Ring
Monoply,,
?
city officers, that should be re­
Round trip tickets will be sold to other
Special size boxes of the very
If “ the holding of a caucus in
points at one and one-third fare, minimum
spected. Will we all go again
best Cigars. Just the thing for
round trip fare 50c.
and assent to just the thing the back yard o f a livery stable”
will result in selection o f men
handed
to
us
by
the
ring?
We
the gentlemen friends. Cracker-
Details, train schedules, etc,, will be furnished on re-
do not question the integrity of for public offices that will do as
quest.
jack
line
of
pipes.
Oor
fine
much
for
the
improving,
upbuild­
the mon by the ring selected.
V
But we do feel that your rights ing and advancing of our little
quality pipes will sure please.
have not been observed. Let us city, as the administrations of
W . E. C O M A N ,
N. L. ATKINS,
for once rise to the call o f honor the last three years have done,
G. F. & P. A.,
Agent,
and right and stamp out ring let us hope the same meeting
Portland, Ore.
Forest Grove, Ore.
place
will
be
used
again
this
rule once and forever.
year.
To a casaul observer it would
j
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The Press $1.00 per year.
appear that more had been done
0 . A . C .
by the administrations o f the
B e g i n Jan. 3, Continue Four Weeks
last three years, for the better­
ment o f conditions in Forest
BOOKS
GAMES
E v e n cititen o f Oregon is cordially invited to attend the
Grove, than has been done alto­
»hort courses o f the Oregon Agricultural Collette, beginning
gether, in the ten, or possibly
January 3. Eleven distinctive courses will be offered In A g­
riculture. Mechanic Arts, Domestic Science and A rt, Com­
fifteen years, previous, and that
merce. Forestry and Music. Every course is designed to
“ ambition” used in stirring up
HELP the student in his daily work. Make this a pleasant
and profitable winter outing. N o tuition. Reasonable ac­
strife and hard feeling, could be
commodations. For beautiful illustrated bulletin, address
used to much better advantage
H. M. TEN N AN T, Registrar. Corvallis. Ore.
for the betterment o f conditions
in our city.
So as to make it durable we
are printing the Press on as good
paper as the price charged will
The Press Publishing Co.
in the City of
justify. If your neighbor does
F orest G rove , O regon ,
not take the paper, loan it to him
A. G. H offman , .................... President
that he may know what he can
O. M. G a r d n e r .................... Vice Pres.
J. N. H o f f m a n ......Sec’ y and Manager get for a dollar and see the bar­
gains offered by our advertisers.
THURSDAY o f EACH WEEK.
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Saturday Dec. 23, ’11
GOFF BROS.
watch our Bonbonniere
SM OKE!
Holiday Round Trips
FOR CHRISTM AS
F
Prices Are Right and Our Goods Are Right
S H O R T COURSES
YOU
ARE
FINAL HOUDAY PICTURE SALE
IN V ITED
Special Bargains Saturday
A nother T ax pay er .
on all strictly Christmas Stock. If you come to buy a pic­
ture, we guarantee you’ll find other pretty things you’ll want
TH E
BO O K
STORE
PICTURES— STATIONERY
WHY HE WAILED
C. W. MERTZ
He had worn all his father’s
cast-off clothing from coat to
collars without a murmur, but
now they found him sobbing.
“ What’s the matter, dear,”
said his loving mother, “ have
you hurt vourself?”
“ N o!” he wailed. “ But fath­ Both Phones.
er’ s had his beard shaved off,
and now I suppose I’ ve got to
wear those old red whiskers.”
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