TLLAMOOK HEADLIGHT JAN AR i • - a 1 J - WILL ORGANIZE TILLAMOOK the University of Oregon X " •»» v w, • w » » — —O_ for^finals, ’’ CHAMBER OF COMMERCE j entirely free from expenses. The lo­ cal debators arc both sorry and glad Meeting Decides to Form Strong Or­ that this contest has been called off as the practice is much needed but on ganization to Promote Interest of the other-hand it means victory with­ Entire County out revealing their arguments to their ------ o----- future opponents._________ A meeting of business men took place at the Court House on Tuesday Basket Ball. evening, which was the third of a like ----- u------ character, to discuss forming a strong Perhaps one of the fastest games Chamber of Commerce to promote ever played in Tillamook was wit­ the interest of all parts of Tillamook ( nessed in the opera house last Satur­ County. 1 he meeting was presided day evening when the lillamook over by F. C. Baker. Athletic club basket ball team defeat­ The first business was thc report of ed the High School boys by the de­ committee on constitution and by­ cisive score of 25 to 16. The school laws , which consisted of Messrs. quintet was clearly outplayed by the Robison, Henderson and Callahan. club team although playing a much The committee introduced a new set better game than usual. Good team of by laws, which were read, the or­ work was evidenced by the high ganization to be called the Tillamook school but they were unable to cope Chamber of Commerce. A discussion ensued as to the ad­ with the individual staring of the club visability of forming a new organiza­ players. Foster the star of the game tion, some of those present advocat­ played a splendid game at forward making 13 points of the town teams ing the old Commercial Club. It was eventually decided that a score. Art Wallace also made some committee of three be appointed to good shots and annexed 10 points for meet with the board of directors of his team. Ray Ericson, Lucas and the Commercial Club for the purpose Crockatt each secured two field of disposing of what property of the baskets and Crockatt tosser four free club that was not required and throws. The lineup for the game was straighten out its finances in a satis­ Tillamook Athletic Club, Foster and factory manner. The chair appointed Mercer, forwards, Wallace /enter, Messrs. Smith, Shrode and Robison Severance and Driscoll guards, high School, Ray Ericson and Crockatt, on this committee. A motion was then made that at forwards, Lucas center, Joe Ericson, the next meeting they proceed to or­ Fletcher and Crimmins guards. Prof. ganize according to the by-laws read Sanders referee and Supt. Onthank, that evening, and one week from umpire. Monday was decided upon for that School Notes. meeting. The motion was unanimous­ ly carried. This meeting will be held at the Court House and those inter­ A fire escape ___ . was placed on the ested in the w-elfare and development grade school building during the of all parts of Tillamook County are holidays. This makes it possible to earnestly invited to attend and be­ clear the building in a little less time come charter members of this new than formerly and has the greater and active organization. The date is value of making it possible to escape Monday, Jan. 22. from the second floor in case exit The general nature of the buisness should be cut off by the stairway. of this corporation shall be the "Or­ ----- o------ ganization, constitution and main- The manual training boys complet­ tainance at Tillamook City, Oregon, ed 300 feet of side walk between the of a Chamber of Commerce, whose grade building and the play shed object shall be to promote the inter­ during the vacation. ests of Tillamook County along every avenue of desirable trade, commerce, Eighth grade final examinations profession and industry. To advance the prosperity and wel­ come Thursday and Friday of this fare of all the citizens of Tillamook week. Eighth grade pupils who are County, to encourage the incoming taking these examinations in order of the right kind of people, especially to enter high school next term are: farmers, new capital and new indus­ Mary Broughton, Frank Epplett, tries and the holding here of conven­ Leland Hoy, Ivan Knight, James Knudson, Katherine McGee, Robert tions. To foster and encourage existing Myers, Mary Ullman and Bernard manufacturing and commercial enter­ Williams. Eighth B. Class takes the prises, to secure and maintain ample examination tn Civil Government and rail and water transportation facili­ Agriculture. Seventh A in Geography ties and favorable rates throughout and Sixth A in Physiology at this time. our trade territory. To safeguard the industrial, com­ The regular mid-year promotion in mercial and civic interests of the county and the general welfare of her the school comes at the end of next people, so that Tillamook may be week, Jan. 21 The last days of this known to all the world as a most de­ week will be devoted to examinations sirable place in which to live and do and reports in the high school and upper grades. In the lower grades business. To cultivate closer social and com­ where there are no final examina­ mercial relations between Tillamook tions, regular work will continue as County and the entire state of Oregon usual during these days. Pupils who and the Pacific coast, its natural trade receive an average of 90 or better are exempt from the finals, providing de­ territory. To protect the interests’ of Tilla­ portment is also satisfactory. About mook County and the state of Oregon 25 per cent of the students earn ex­ by a careful study.of local, state and aminations in this way. national legislature to the end that The fifth grade won the first writ- desirable measures may be properly encouraged and those inimical to our ing contest after holidays with fourth best interests opposed and prevented. and sixth grade tied for second To co-operative with the rail and place. ----- o------ water transportation lines and with 3 he group of Freshmen girls reg­ other . Northwest communities ——...... -....... in a continuous active and vigorous cam­ istered under Miss McKown recently paign for tourist travel and for im ­ treated the group of Freshmen girls registered under Miss Ueland to a migration of a desirable class. I o bring into one big strong cen- cen­ "theater party" as result of the con­ tral organization all who believe in test between these two groups for and who will work for Tillamook high scholorship. ------0----- - County and the State of Oregon, to I he attendence for the two weeks the end that our own people may be brought into closer and more friendly m the last report month showed a relation, our community energies di­ marked improvement over that of the rected through a single common preceeding month. The sixth grade with 99 had the highest attendence. channel, and our ever cvc. undertaking UH for prosperity and welfare ! of this fourth grade came next with 98.9. great and favored section, receive the I wclfth and eighth grade tied for united and earnest support of all the third place for 98.8. Miss Ueland’s reshmen girls and second and third people.___________ grades all had 97 or better. The average for the month was 97. 49 Presbyterian Guild Notes. parents visited the school, four visits ------o------ <‘re,m~de members of the school The Guild met for thc new year on i' board The high school has an Jan. nth, and the ladies enjoyed the enrollment of ll6 and now an awrage feast that the losing side had prepar­ t,Ay. attcndcn« of 104 during the ed for them. F After the business meeting the owira ’light decrease, ow ng to a number of cases of illness society was delightfully entertained in the school. a vocal German < quartet ----- * cotnpos- ed of Mesdames Heyd Feldshau, Fourth grade won the last spelling Peterson and Mr. Marx’ and Mrs. contCM w,th th fifth Erickson at the piano. Little Miss Erickson c;-- sang „ a German solo and perfect lemons " Krea,Mt nU’nUr °f Mrs. Heyd gave ------ us — a ■* comic reading, New sides i were chosen for the new hoSse thr,'laV nJgh'’ at thc °Pera year. Mrs. - I artridge being leader of seh^ 1 h> SCCO"d ,crie’ of »he high the “True Robison when thn’e Wi" Pla''d the "Old Golds. The Mrs ladies with and theh I^<7’,Oriun‘eet ,ht F"’hmen their work expect ____ _ to „_, ln have s Iljan many in- ’ he das~ J* thc Sophomores. All winter8 Pr°'gran,s" 'bfoughou? the teams anrf devel‘oP«‘ra ” ashtngtort ->tar «aU said I. it was * pretty £ - . and Rainier against S» - ’ ?? .Saturday Star Oatskanie against As* and ners of these contport I ’nd afiinnsK .««bates has a negative protective tariff” That inter disc*' IVe ,ean' bo,.‘ wh«" the everywhere exists, not only in ei.e in'^ZX wherJ nmg sjj-' ,ct contests begin the win- 1 he . »o'» have one team each industry has ever been establish J ibl -inner of this district will prob- and built up by the appl,cation of ? * , meet the champion of the Fast | if. Yr?c".d>!,?f>.,".«hc.»e>m finals manifest itself anew at th* next efe/ successful obtain the trip toltion.—Attorciti ■ Stock Reduction v A and Clean-Up Sales. New Seasonable and Reliable Merchandise Now Purchasable at Tremendous Savings. ITALLY important, to you, are these genuine Clean-Up*Sales of Merchandise from every nook and corner, every section and every department of the store. The reduc­ ed prices are almost unbelievable, so staggering are they in comparison with the ori­ ginal but you will not doubt our statements when once you see the merchandise with the ori­ ginal price tickets attached. We do not and will not tolerate in any department of this store the tampering with price tickets in order to show fictitious reductions. Every sale price quoted is absolutely genuine and means the saving of dollars upon dollars to those who will buy now. V Clean-Up Sale DRESS GOODS. Astonishing reductions in Dress Goods and Suitings in almost every fashionabl coloring and design, in­ cluding Black and* White Check Suitings, I’in Stripe Suitings in fash­ ionable colors, self color Granite cloths, Suiting Serges, Poplins, Ep- ingles and Tweeds, as well as Cash- meres, Crepes and Voiles. Dyed wool dress goods will cer- tainly be no lower in price for some considerable time and this sale of good reliable weaves should appeal to every thrifty woman in this county whether she requires new garments for her own wear or for the little ones. To To To To 35c. Values for 19c. 75c. Values for 49c. $1.48 Values for 98c. $2.25 Values for $1.49 Clean- Up Sale CLEAN-UP SALE Men’s Women’s, ^Misses’, B oyl's, Girls’ and Children’s UNION SUITS, SHIRTS, PANTS AND DRAWERS. GIGANTIC Clcftn-up Sale comprising almost our entire stock of Winter Underwear for every member of the family. If you are not able to get any garments tor your own wear at least make an effort to fill the children’s needs. On some lines you will save half and more. Boils’, Girls’ and Misses’ SHIRTS, PANTS AND DRAWERS, 19c. For ^-Victual Values up to 45c. White, half bleached and grey fleeced cotton shirts, pantsand drawers for Boys’, girls’ and misses’ from 2 to 16 years of age. Every size in the selection and every garment a bargain at the price. Boyls’, Girls’ and Misses’ UNION SUITS, SHIRTS, PANTS AND DRAWERS, BABY CAB ROBES. 53c. $1.35 to $3 59 For Actual Values up to 95c. Plain color Cab Robes with reverse side of contrasting color, more clab- orately finished robes with soft, downy lining and quilted linings, and finished with openings for the little one’s hands as well as a special­ ly designed robe with pocket to keep the feet cosy and warm. Every robe selling at reduced price. Union Suits in white, half-bleached and grey cotton in sizes to fit ages 2 to 16 years and Wool Shirts, Pants and drawers in white, tan, natural and grey to fit ages 2 to 16 years ; also black wool pantalets to fit all ages. The most stupendous sacrifice sale of good reliable wool underwear you have ever known. Every size is represented in the selection and every garment is perfect in fit and finish. $1.35, $1.79, $3.15, $3.39, $3.59. Clean-Up Sales Clean-Up Sale LADIES’ UNION SUITS VESTS AND PANTS READYTOWEAR AND MILLINERY. White, natural and grey vests, pants and Union Suits, also pantalets in black only, for women, sizes 34 to 44. A selection of wonderful bargains in broken lots though every size is represented in the offer. PANTS. VESTS. To the woman requiring a Suit Coat or Millinery these Clean-Lip Sales offer innumerable opportunities for making genuine savings on really smart up-to-date wearing apparrel. Clean- Up Sale MILLINERY $1.48 Every Hand Tailored and trimmed Hat on display, and there are actual values up to $7.50, now on sale at this remarkable low price for the final clean-up. 40c. values lor 25c. 45c. values for 29c. 65c. values for 39c. Reg $1.00 values for 69c. Reg $1.25 values for 79c. Reg $1.75 values for 98c. Reg $2.00 values for $1.29 Reg $2.50 values for $1.49 BLACK PANTALETS. Re^g $1.50 values for 79c. Clean-Up Sale MEN’S WOOL SHIRTS AND PANTS, Clean-Up Sale MISSES CHILDREN SAND LADIES’ COATS' Don’t put off the purchase of that winter coat any longer. Here’s an opportunity you cannot let pass for there are Coats marked at half price and even less. To $ 7.98 Child’s «' Misses $4.29 To $12.50 values inLadies'$7.98 To $30.00 values inLadies’12.98 Manufacturer’s Sample Models Spring 1916 Suits, $13.35 For ^Actual Values to $27.50 The most remarkable suit event ever prepared by our Ready To-wear Department. The sizes are shown in a complete range from 16 years to 44 bust and the fabrics are such beautiful shade's as Marine, Navy and Midnight Blues Russian Green, Port, Browns, Blark etc., as well as in a number of useful and pleasing tweed mixtures. - The Balance of these Suits remain­ ing unsold must be returned to the makers at an early date. We therefore urge you. in order to avoid disap­ pointment to see these suits as early as postblse. 7 Reg 65c. values for 39c. Reg $1.25 values for 79c. Reg $1.75 values for 98c. Reg $2.50 values for $1.59 UNION SLITS. Reg 75c. values for 59c. Reg $1.00 values for 83c. Reg $2.00 values for $1.29 Reg 2.75 values for 1.80 Reg 3 75 values for 2.44 98c. For Actual Values up to $1.50. Here’s a Swle of Men's Underwear that everv thrifty man in this county should take advantage of. Included in the garments offered there are Cooper Ribbed Shirts and Pants in three colors, natural color heavy plush wool shirts and pants ; and medium light weight Glastenbury wool garments There’s every i|ize in the selection from 34 to 44 and every garment is worth considerably more than the price you are asked to pay. Clean- Up Sale SEASONABLE KNIT GOODS For Infants, Girls, {JWisses and Women. GLANCE through this list of radical reductions in seasonable knitted goods like Caps, Scarves and Shawls for women and Knit Sets, Capsand Sweaters for the little ones and you will see opportunities innumerable for saving on things you need for these* cold January days. Reg. 63c. Infants' Pantalets, now.................... 49c. T? 75 Chi.'d's Sweaters and Suits . . .. 98c. ♦-7-5O Wool Scarves and Silk Shawls for 69c. B°y*’, Girls’ and Mieses Sweaters $1.69 Re&- 43 25 Infanta’ Sets Sweaters, Caps and Pantalets for................. X . A...................... $L96 {^Manufacturer's\Samples KNIT TOQUES a l\rD CAPS, , , 25c. to 98c\ Toaii^Ji6 Bnd v,nried »election of K. ’’Hied Cape and that are p,inn co,or» and Con '"»sting colors are actually worth from .... 50c. to $1.75 only permits mention rteen of the sensation­ al Bargains offered iti the Clean- Up Sales of Mens Wearing Ap- parrel, Shoes, Furnishings, etc, but they are typical of the sav­ ings you can make on nearly every purchase. SHOES. Gun Calf Button ami Blucher Style Shoes. Special nn per pair ..................... >pJ.£v Heavy Kip,<8 inch Top Day­ ton Shoes, Keg. 15.75 Per pair for • - - ............ Keg. $6.50, 12 inch Top Day ton Loggers for per d»r nr pair .................................. Keg. $7.50, 12 inch Top Day­ ton Loggers for per $6.65 GUM BOOTS. Reg. $3.50 plain, Short Gum Boots for the special It price per pair .............. •• Reg $5.00 . Short Snag proof Gum Boots for per it Qt pair................................. ¿J Reg. $6.50 Long Snag-proof Gum Boots for per (t*r fit pair................................. »pJ.uJ Reg. $7.00 Long Snag proof Gum Boots ior pe pair................................. SUITS. Reg $25.00 Hart Schaffner & Marx Suits in all d>lO CC newest styles for .... Reg. $15.00 to $17.50 values in Men’s stvlish Suits, Ser- $13.65 OVERCOATS. Reg. $22.50 and $25.00 Hart Schaffner & Marx ill Ct stylish Overcoats for Reg. $10.00 and $12.00 smart­ ly Cut and up-to-date style Overcoats for ... SHIRTS. Reg. $1.50 Flannel Shirts in all sizes for the special GC- price, each.................... “OC. Reg- $1.50 Monarch Shirts Golf Styles neat Pat (t»j If terns for each................ «pl.13 Boys’, Girls’, Misses’, Children’s and Women’s FOOTWEAR In a Stupendous CLEAN-UP EADe very oneof these clean up offerings in footwear and you will realize what tre­ mendous savings you can make by purchasing reliable footwear now. Reg to $3.50 Ladies’ Patent, Vici Kid and Gunmetal Shoes and Patent Shoes with dn in Cloth Tops for.............. «pZ.lH Reg. to $2.50 values in Chil­ dren s and Misses’ Button and Blucher Shoes in Gunmetal, Patent and Vici Kid and E-( Skuffers in Patent, Gunmetal and Ian Calf for per di sq pair.................................. ^1.40 Reg. to $2.50 values in Boys Button and Blucher Gun­ metal and Calf Dress, School and Work Shoes for cr per pair ... ................... $ l.Ou Reg. to $3.75 values in Boys' Button and Blucher Gun metal and Calf Dress, Scho< 1 and Work Shoes for d»i nr per pair ...................... $1.33 Reg. to $1.75 values in Babvs' Patent, Vici Kid and Gunmetal Button and Bi u< her Style Shoes in Sizes 1 no to 8 for per pair ..... UuC* R