The MILL CITY ENTERPRISE BROADWAY AND MAIN STREET MILL CITY, OREGON »!>» I l< I I -I M. The Enterprise will not be responsible for more^ than one Incorrect In Dieplay sertion. Errors In advertising should be ‘ reported 1 immediately. ,xl —-i-.. --------------------------------- By BILLY ROSE---------------------------------- When Martin Quint, 71, married Ellie Reynolds, 34, their friends in Nyack didn’t give the union much chance of success Five years later, however, they were ready to admit they had been wrong—Ellie was doing a good job of taking care of Martin, and as for the old coot—well, he was a lot friendlier than anyone had ever thought possible. Advertising 45c column inch. Maeethon Oifc1oOufi$(FMPtl P U111 s H]1 V OJ • * T I 0 M —ÇI c *5 On their fifth anniversary, Martin sent EUie to New York on an errand, filled the parlor with gifts and paper curlicues, and Invited a dozen neighbors in for a surprise party. e It happened in 1849 It happened in 1918, in fact it always happen» at times when there 1» a need or an unusual opportunity. The affliction ol which I »peak is not partial to creed or social < la»a. Even now members of the federal congrass are incarcerated for such behaviour. The enigma of which I »peak 1» that of unfair profiteering. Now that MUI City 1» approaching one of the bent opportunities of her history for a permanent and stable payroll the demanding responsibility for a better community rests upon the shoulders of every citizen. It is ours to give every opportunity to new industry. Only recently a certain person, who owned a favorable tract of land remarked they were boosting the price because certain Industries were looking for sites in the area. It becomes obvious that any realization of community needs are not within their scope of thinking. Such “land hysters” apparently are unable to see that any new industry In the canyon area will contribute to economic stabllzatlon, making possible better schools, better homes, better facilities for youth, a better community for all. Will the future of so many be ruined by so few? It must not be. Who Is the Taxpayer At this season when people are and will liecome more tax conscious than at any other time of the year it is perhaps worth a thanksgiving that the “hidden taxes” are hidden from the people who pay and pay. However, it would be to the advantage of the individual were he able to see through the tax smokescreen which the experts have laid down—de signed to be painless in administration. Robert S. Bird, in a factual article in the New York Herald-Tribune stated few people realized how deeply hidden taxes cut Into their income. For instance, on a $10,000 bouse it was found that no less than 639 hidden taxes were involved in the construction, development of site, and purchase financing. These taxes, Mr. Bird says, were collected by the federal and state governments from the architect, builder, banks, agents. Insurance companies, contractor, manufacturers, jobbers and others. Hidden taxes are not confined to big purvhaM*« like a house. The Tax Foundation found that 151 taxes applied to a loaf of bread. A woman’s spring hat carried 150 taxes, A nuin'N suit came in for 116. A humble egg accounted for KM). No one knows the actual total of hidden taxes. Estimates indicate they may run as high as $700 per family per year, And, of course, they come on top of all direct taxes. One tragedy of course is the fact that many of the taxes were de signed to collect revenue from processors, manufacturers, retailers, etc. They have refused to accept the taxes as their share of government ex- pens«* and have passed the burden on to the consumer. What to do about the difficult problem is not easy to answer. Over lappiug. outlived, and over proportioned taxes will demand a careful study. It Is however, the citizens’ duty to know and to he aroused. MEHAMA Frank White states that he has had the same telephone ring for 24 years, starting years ago in Colo rado Despite several moves his ring has remained the same. Ladies Aid met at the home of Mrs. Inez Crook last week with a good attendance. Those present were: Mrs. Luther Stout. Mrs. Chet Blum, Mrs. Ray Branch, Dr. and Mrs. David Ferguson, Mrs. Reed White, Mrs Meral Teeters, Mrs. Moe, Mrs. M. Ridling, Mrs. Chis McDonald. Mrs. Violet Wallen. Mrs. John Allen, Mrs. Delbert Bailey. Mrs. Bob Dra- per. The regular business meeting was held followed by refreshments suggestive of Valentine's Day. Maraschino cherry cake with Valen- Friday & Saturday Specials O $ 0 S 0 0 5 0 0 0 0 0 s TOMANS 0 S HILL TOP STORE FREE W ITH $10.00 OR MORE ORDER 2 lb. bag Candy and 1 dozen Oranges GROCERY DEPARTMENT o ( HEDDMt CHEESE, lb. B\<X)N ENDS AND PIECES, lb BMUN- SWIFT’S SLICED, lb. KRAFT DINNERS HEINZ < ATSI !• PREM I.IHHVS PEAS (Briny tn Your Coupons) EGGS, large A, doren LEMONS, doren SPI DS. 10 lb« Editors Letter Box Butterflies, Beetles, Cyanide Make a 'Surprise' Vengeance DON PETERSON. Publisher Entered as s.eond-class matter November 10, 1044 at the post office at Mill City, Orexon, under the Act of March S, 1>7». < | ISHII II ■> The plan was for a lookout at the railroad depot to phone when he saw EUie get off the train, and then they would turn out the lights and hide. When Ellie walked In and turned them on again, everyone would yell, “Sur prise!" Well, what hap pened was a sur prise, aU right, but there was no yeU- ing. As the front door opened, Quint and his guests heard Ellie whis- Billy Rot* per. "Sssh! H e might be awake.” "I don’t like this sneaking around," said the voice of a man. “Why don’t you ask him for a di vorce?” “Think I’m crazy? He doesn’t figure to live much longer, and I'm pretty sure to get the savings and insurance. Thanks for taking me home. See you Tuesday at the reg- ular time.” Then Ellie closed the door and switched on the lights .... AFTER THE embarrassed guests had left, she said to her husband, "I suppose you want me to pack.” "Why should I?” said Martin. “It’s only human nature for you to take up with someone nearer your own age." "Don’t you want a divorce?” "Not unless you insist on it. All I ask is that you slop seeing the young man as long as I'm alite. If you'll agree ansi put it in writ ing, I'll fix it so you'll gel every cent I've got.” And that’s how it was arranged. An agreement was signed and locked In the wall safe, and the couple went on living together. Of course, the neighbors gos siped a lot, particularly when It was whispered around that EUie was still seeing the young man, but their talk seemed to make no impression on Martin. Instead, he busied him self with a new hobby—the study of insects—and spent most of his waking hours in a spare room over ALBERT TOMAN. Prop. Merle Stewart returned home last week after receiving his discharge from the 64th A.A.A. Gun battalion. He spent several months in Japan. Before returning home he visited former Mill City people in San Fran cisco, among them were Gene Slater and mother, Mrs. Potter and Gene’s sister, Virginia. AT YOUR FINGERTIPS Dear Hearts and Gentle People Ol’ Master Painter Dreamers Holiday Johnson Rag Quality job printing at the Enter prise. Come in and see our wide selections of 45 RPM and 78 RPM Populars, Old I Timers, Classical, and Semi-Classical Records. PORTER & LAL “First with What You Want Most” COMPLETE APPLIANCE SERVICE Radio, Washer, Refrigerator and Electrical Appliance Mill City 1884 Stayton 215 I)R. M ARK HAMMERICKSEN REGISTERED OPTOMETRIST In Jenkins Building MILL CITY . (Formerly Baker’s Jewelry Store) Telephone 2243 for Appointments II i Open Every Thursday 1 to 6 P.M.6 P. M. to 8 P.M. by appointment * Eve examination * Glasses fitted. • Eye glass adjustments * Broken lenses replaced General offices at TenBrook Jewelers, 313 W. ALBANY The Paint COLOR You Want WHEN You Want It! SCHOOL NOTES Primary room under the direction of Mrs. Cook held a Valentine party Tuesday for the mothers and pre school sisters and brothers. The upper room also had a valentine box. A short program was held Monday afternoon in observance of Lincoln's I birthday. The school recently conducted a March of Dimes drive netting $9.83 in the primary room and $6 55 in the upper grades. Roxie McCarley lost her coat at school last week. Edna Keys, small sister of visited at school Tuesday. Mae Wall has been sick and several days at school the past week MATCH DRAPERIES , • r « CHOOSE FROM 1,322 Colors MATCH UPHOLSTERY In All Paint Finishes MATCH WALLPAPER AS ABVIBTIMB IN NOUS! • «AUBIN MATCH CARPETS Any color you ovor dreamed of ... to match and harmonix« with anything! You'll find it Instantly in the Colorizer Album of 1,322 real-paint »ample», and buy it right over the counter without waiting. Best of all, Colorizer Paint» co»t no mor» than ordinary paint» io limited in color. Choo»« from 1,322 color» in all finiihet for interior and exterior site . . . and all can tizei from */j pint to a gallon. You can get the »am« co'or» again any time you want them. Ye«, Colorizer Paint» have everything ,,. »top in today and tee them for your»elf. BOYSEN .45 .39 .45 < rT\ WE DFJJVF.R Open Week Day. from $ AM. to 7:» P.M. the garage, mounting butterflies and beetles on small exhibit boards. "I wouldn’t mention this around.” he told his wife. ”As it is, people think I’m not quite aU there.” One evening, just after EUie had brought him the usual glass of warm milk. Martin began to have convulsions. EUie phoned the doc tor that her husband was having a heart attack, but by the time he arrived the old man was dead The doctor examined the body, then caUed the coroner, and an hour later the corpse, together with the empty milk glass, was taken away. e • • EARLY THE following morning, a detective rang Ellie's doorbell. "I have a warrant for your ar rest,” he said. “According to the coroner, your husband died of cyanide poisoning, and the drug store In town reports that you bought a bottle of the stuff two weeks ago.” “That's right," said EUie. “Mar tin used the cyanide to kiU the in sects he was studying. There are hundreds of specimens In the lab oratory over the garage." ”1 never heard of his being interested in bugs," said the de tective. "Can I see this labora tory?’ Ellie led the way up the garage stairs and opened the door. There was nothing in the room but a few hits of funk and an old bi cycle. “I'm sorry, but you'U have to come along," said the detective. “You're the only person who fig ured to profit by Mr. Quint’s death.” “I swear I didn’t do it." said EUie. “Both Martin and I knew he wouldn’t live long, and we signed an agreement which explains every thing. It’s in his study." She ran into the house, opened the wall safe and took out a brown envelope, but when she tore it open there was nothing inside but a piece of blank paper. Blank, that is. except for on< word penciled in a childish scraw -“Surprise!” Dear Mrs. S.L.C. We have patronized this so called I questionable environnment since it first opened. We have «ever been in a nicer establishment for the Teen- [ agers except the churches. We so ! far have found nothing questionable about it. Besides the boys and girls having a good time it keeps them off the streets in the evening. Also most of the people that come here have made no complaints about the environment. Civic minded persons in this town , have tried everything possible to get : different types of organizations started in this community to no avail. There also seems to be a certain I group of people that have big ideas in their heads but do not want to [ help in any way but complain about [ us not having any organizations. —J.F.H and G.L.S. Quality job printing at the Enter tine frosting and jello topped with prise whipped cream. A number of local men erected telephone poles and strung wire the past week to restore telephone ser vice up the little North Fork road to Freres mill anl across the river to Keith Phillips Four new wires run from Mehama to the end of the pavement where the line forks All the repair work was done by volunteers as the line is a community project. There are approximately 12 families on each line now. .39 .19 .45 2 for .25 .25 2 for .45 .41 2 for .39 HILL TOP GENERAL STORE February Hj, 1930 2—THE MILI. CITY ENTERPRISE c o O s a o ■NHnnBNBaaBaaDuuuQuuaunuaeinanaaaunciouoooouuauaaaaatiuo PAINTS KELLY LUMBER SALES ' MASTER m« RVSSELL KELLY, Manager PHONE 131