TILLAMOOK
HEADLIGHT. FEBRUARY T5. 1917.
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CITY CHARTER KNOCKED constitution and criminal
laws, a
common council of a city could not
OUT.
initiate an ordinance and submit it to
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a vote of the people as an initiative
Involves a Large Amount of City measure without first enacting it. The
decision in that case is controlling
Taxes and Bond Issue in Question
herein. As ordinance No. 3 was never
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legally passed before it was declared
The Supreme Court handed down a
to be in effect by reason of the fail­
decision tn the case < f W L. 1’ro-
ure to give the required notice. no
voost vs. Mary J. Cone which mocks
valid amendment thereto was made.
out the new charter and ploces Bay
and the taxes attempted to be levied
City in a peculiar position, for the de­
pursuant thereto are void.
cision involves taxes to the amount of
It follows that the decree must be
over $6,000 and brings into question affirmed, and it is so ordered.
the validity of the bond issue tn that
city. The city was operating under the
Nazarene Church.
general law, and it is the new, ur
amended charter that goes by the
Beginning Friday evening, Febru-
boards. For several years VV. S. Cone
16, Evangelists
Lewis
and
refused to pay the city taxes, con­ ary
tending that the charter was defective Mathews will hold a series of revival
which proves that he was right in his meetings. Services each evening at
argument and for two years the Bay 7:30, and at 11 and 7:30 on Sundays.
City Land Co. has failed to pay the An invitation is extended to everyone
city taxes. Attorney Webster Holmes to attend any or all of these meetings.
A. H. Smith, Pastor.
represented Mrs. Mary J. Cone and
Attorney H. T. Botts lhe city.
We give below the opinion in full;
"The Convict’s Daughter.”
which affirms Judge Bagley’s decision
in the circuit court.
This beautiful four act comedy
This is an appeal by the plaintiff drama "will be presented by the Dra-
from a decree dismissing a suit insti­ matic Club, two nights, Friday and
tuted to foreclose an alleged delin­ Saturday, February 23rd and 24th,
quent tax certificate. The question in­
This
will be the best play the
volved is whether the proceedings un­ Dramatic Club has offered to tlieir
dertaken to amend a municipal, char­ friend-. Specialties will be introduced
ter were conducted in the manner between the acts, new faces, pew
prescribed. The Town of Bay City scenery, good music and a dandy
was incorporated under the provisions good show, so do not fail to see this
of a general act of the legislative as­ one you'll like it.
sembly, filed in the office of the sec­
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retary of state February 21, 1893. L.
Bay City Community Church.
O. L. sections 3206, et seq. Section
3224 thereof contains a clause which
The services next Sunday afternoon
reads: “Every ordinance
shall be
signed by the mayor, or passed over at 2 o’clock will be one of interest to
his veto, and attested by the recorder, all who will attend. It will be distinct­
and a copy thereof published at least ly patriotic in character with a ser­
once in a newspaper published in such mon appropriate to the times. Refer­
city or town, or in lieu of such pub­ ence will be made to the outstanding
lication, three copies thereof shall be national heroes and their place in the
posted in at least three public places fixing of our individual responsibility
in the matter of upholding the honor
therein before it becomes a law.”
The common council of that town, of our heritage as citizens and as
desiring to invoke an exercise of the Christians. The general public is most
initiative power reserved to the elec­ cordially invited to attend this service
tors of municipalities by the organic and urged to require thi good habit
law of the slate, enacting ordinance of regular church attendance. Every
No. 3, October 17, 1910, proposing to person who fails at this point not
amend and substitute another charter, only robs himself of the cultivation of
setting forth a copy then of, w hereby the better qualities of life, but also
the name of the municipality was un­ stands seriously in the way of others
dertaken to be changed to that of who are being influenced by such ad­
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“Bay City.” Subdivision 2 of section 1 verse example.
J. E. Youel, Minister.
of article 8 of the proposed amend­
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ment reads:
“To levy taxes, not to exceed 5 mills
Presbyterian Church Notes.
on the dollar per annum on the tax­
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able property within the corporate
Members of all military and patriot­
limits.” The ordinance provided it
ic organization'' who are not respon­
should go into effect upon its passage sible for supporting the servicis of
and approval by the mayor, and it
other churches next Sunday evening
was so enacted and ratified on the
are cordially invited to attend the
day stated. This ordinance was not
special patriotic
services in this
published in a newspaper, nor was a
church which
will open at 7:30
copy thereof posted as required by
promptly. I bis includes the totli Co.,
section 3224, L. <>. L. At a meeting ot
C. A. C., G. A. R., W. R. C. and S. of
the council held the next day it was
V., and families. The sermon of the
voted that an election should he held
evening will be on the subject "Hero­
in the corporate limits December 20,
ism of a Worthy Life.” The choir will
1910, to determine whether or not the
contribute special numbers, and the
proposed substitutes for the charter
congregation will have the opportun­
should become the organic law of the
ity of joining their voices in singing
municipality, whereupon the recorder
the national anthem and hymns of in­
was directed to post notices of the
spiration. The morning service at 11
election, and judges and clerks there­
will be attractive and worshipful with :
of were appointed. Pursuant to notice
a sermon having as its theme “The
thereof an election was held at the Gift of Power." l he gencr:'.l public is 1
time specified, and it having appeared
most welcome to attend all of these !
from a canvass of the votes so cast
services. Strangers and others with- I
that a majority thereof favored the
out their own church home in town
adoption of the new charter, it was
may be certain of a hearty reception
declared duly enacted. Based upon the
in this church.
provisions of the substituted charter
J. E. Youel, Minister.
and of ordinances enacted in conform­
ity therewith, there was entered on
the tax roll of Tillamook County for Notice of Sheriff’s Sale Under Fore­
closure.
the year 1911, with other exactions, a
municipal tax of $11-55 against the de­
Notice is hereby given that by vir­
fendant's real property in Bay City.
She paid all the general taxes so tue of a judgment and decree made
levied, but upon refusing to discharge and entered on the 5th day of Feb­
the municipal demand the plaintiff ruary, 1917, in a certain cause pending
paid the same with penalty and inter­ in the Circuit Court of the State of
est to January 12, 1914. amounting to Oregon for Tillamook County, where­
Robert R. Peters was plaintiff and
$15.74, and received a certificate of in
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Albert Darby and Bertha Darby were
delinquency as evidence thereof.
and by virtue of an ex­
■ Ordinance No. 3 was first publish- defendants,
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issued under and by virtue of
ed December 29. I9>'. but this was ecution
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said judgment and decree on the
more than a year after the adoption the
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of the substituted charter. Several 13th day of February, IQ17, the under­
sheriff of Tillamook County,
other amendments thereto were al- signed
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tempted to be made w hereby the annu­ Oregon, at the front door of the
al tax rate could be increased and the Court House in Tillamook County,
pro rata share thereof entered on the Oregon, on Monday the 26th day of
roll. In consequence of the defend­ March, 1917, at the hour of 10 o'clock
ant's refusal to liquidate the part of a.m. of said day in order to satisfy
the municipal exaction, the plaintiff the said judgment and decree, will sell
paid the same and now seeks by this at public auction for cash to the
suit to foreclose the alleged lien highest bidder, all the right, title and
given by law to secure $42.^2 as the interest which the above named de­
had in and to the said
entire amount of the delinquent taxes, fendants
penalties, and interest, and to have premises on the 6th day of March.
such real property sold to satisfy that 1914 .or any time subsequent thereto.
Said premises being more partic­
sum with accruing costs, disburse­
ularly described as follows, to-wit:
ments, and expenses.
The cause being at issue was tried,
The South West quarter of the
and from the evidence received the South Fast quarter and ten acres off
Court made findings of tact substan­ the south side of the Soirth East
tially as here stated, and based there­ quarter of the South Fast quarter of
on reduced the conclusion of law that Section six in Township two South.
since ordinance No. 3 was never pub­ Range nine West of the Willamette
lished in a newspaper or posted as re­ Meridian in Oregon, containing fifty
quired, the substitute charter was not acres, 1, more or less.
Dated the 13th day of February,
legally enacted, and as it never had
life, vitality could not be infused into 1917.
it by subsequent amendments, neither
W. I.. Campbell,
of which was affective, and thereupon (
Sheriff of Tillamook County, Ore.
gave a decree as hercinbeior stated.
By, Elmer 1.. Webb,
No escape from the conclusion so
Deputy..
reached seems possible,
however First publication Feb. 15, loth,
nucli it may be desired to uphold the l ast publication March 15, 1917.
proceedings of the common council
.mil to sustain the vote of the elec­
Notice of Final Account
tors. Section 3224 I.. (). I... which was
incorporated in and thus became a
Notice is hereby given that the un­
part of the original charter, prescrib­ dersigned has filed in the County
ed the manner and afforded the Court of the State of Oregon, for the
measure ot the power that could be County of I'illantook. his final ac­
■ xercised in the enactment of ordi- count as executor of the last will ami
tnces I’ntil the section was legally testament of John Acllig, deceased,
■rogated in the manner specified by and the said Court has fixed S.itlird.iv
1 exercise of the initiative power, it the 17th d.iv of March, 1017, at 10:00
w is impossible to
inaugurate an o'clock in the forenoon of said day. at
amendment of the charter except by a the Court House iii Tillamook City,
•trict compliance
with the mode Oregon a* the time and place for
I .anted out. In Theilk vs Albee. 76 hearing objections to said account.
Or. 449. ISO I’ac. 854. it was ruled
All persons are notified to file their
at under section la, article IV. of objections, it any, at said time and
tie constitution, reserving to the place
voters of every municipality the ini- I Dated this loth day
of February.
t (live and referendum powers as to
. >9'7-
'I municipal legislation, ami section
Andrew Zuercher,
, 4 article XI thereof, granting to
Executor of the last will
jh’- voters of everv citv power to en-
and testament of John
Acllig, deceased.
Subscribers Please Call for
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¿MARCH DELINEATORS.
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New Shipment of
CROCHET THREADS.
The Delineator Per Copy........................ !'_*• I
New Butterick Quarterly............ _
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(Including Coupon Value lac.)
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Butterick Patterns
10c., 15c., 20c., 2<>e. I
By Mail 2c. Extra.
Klostersilk Crochet per Ball
White 5 10 15 20 40 50 60
Ecru 5 10 15 20 30 40 50
5 10 20 30 50 70
Linen 3
5 30 50 70
Colors 3
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70
60
80
70
Are Bringing Hundreds of Economies Within
the Reach of Every Family in Tillamook County
Very Special Sale
Final Clean-Up of
Trimmed Millinery
at Each
Your choice of any trimmed Hat in the store for this sensa­
tionally reduced price Included in the lot are about 25 beaut­
iful styles in trimmed Hats in small, medium and large
shapes in Black, Blue, Red, etc., with trimmings of the very-
highest order.
There are values up to $7.50 and every hat is good-looking,
desirable and worth every cent of the regular price, but the
end of the season is near at hand and out these hats must go at
this sacrifice.
On Sale Friday and until Cleared. Better secure yours today.
February Clean- Up of
Sale of Footwear
Ladies' Suits
Coats, Etc
Don’t ffail to benefit by these
sensational price reductions on
Ladies’ Wearing Apparel of
almost every kind.
Look through this list care*
fully and you will surely find
something, upon the purchase
of which, you could save many
many dollars by buying here
and now.
To $25.00 Fur Fabric Coats now $12.85
To $16.50 Smart Coats now
$8.85
To $25.00 Handsome Suits now $12.85
To $27.50 Tailored Suits now $16.70
To $7.50 Stylish Dress Skirts $5.98
To every man and woman who re­
alises the condition of the leather
market today these sales of footwear
will surely appeal. Buy now for
future needs.
To $3.00 Ladies Dress Shoes now $1.98
To $6.50 Red Cross Shoes now $4.65
Child's and
Boys' Kreider
Misses' Shoes.
Kick-Proof Shoes.
Sizes 5 to 8.
Sizes 8 to 11 j.
Reg $1,98 now $1.69 Reg $2.75 now $2.45
Sizes 8J to 11.
Sizes 12 to 2.
Reg $2.25 now $1.93 Reg- $3.25 now $2.65
Sizes 1IJ to to 2.
Sizes 2| to 5J
Reg $2.75 now $2.29 Reg $3 50 now $2 98
Reg.
Keg.
Reg.
Reg.
$4.00 Men’s B. C. Bluchers $3.45
$3.50 8in. top AVqrk Shoes $4.35
$9 2in. top Dayton Shoes $5.85
$9.00 I2in. and 16in. Nap-
a-Tan Shoes
Very Special Values
Lovely New
Striped
Galateas,
25c.
Spring Draperies
Now on View.
Exceptionally smart look­
ing and splendid wearing
Galateas in the new alter­
nate stripes 3-16 to yi inch
in widths. They are shown
in White with Red. Blue,
Helio, Navy, Reseda, or
Tan as well as in self colors
of White, Tan, Green, Red
and Navy.
Ladies’ Black Hose fast dye
and seainless. Bought many
months ago away below present
market value hence the remark­
ably low price for such splendid
stockings.
All Sizes, 8J, 9, 9i
and 10 now in Stock. 6 Pair in
a Box. Buy them by the Box.
Continuing the February)
Februar^ Clean- Up of
Per Yard.
Ladies
Stockings,
29 c.p““-
Men's Overcoats
and Hats.
You will appreciate the excep­
tional bargains offered you in
this Sale of Overcoats and Fur­
nishings for Men and Boys, for
the Merchandise on Sale is thor­
oughly up-to-date and reliable.
Reg. to$15.00 Men’s Overcoats $10.45
Reg. to $15.00 Men's
Balmacaans now $10.45
Reg to $15.00 Goodrich
Raincoats now $10.45
Reg. to $3.00 Men's Felt Hats $1.45
Reg. 75c. Boys’ AVool Waists
Reg. to $2.00 Boys' Felt Hats
The Very) Latest Weaves and Designs in Hangings
of Every Description at Exceptionally Modest Prices.
This is the event you have been looking
for. The bright sunny days call for Drap­
eries of lighter hues and weaves—Spring is
adorning herself—and so it should be with
the home in the matter of Hangings.
Come to the store and see what a wonder­
ful assemblage of Window Draperies, Cre­
tonnes, Silkalines and Hangings ot all kinds
we have prepared for your own particular
choosing.
A few descriptions follow: —
36 in. Scrims, 15c.
Plain AA’hite and Cream
Ideal fabrics for the new fancy and Hemstitched Bor­
Spring Outing Skirts, Mid­ der Scrims. A’erv Special
A alites. 36 inches wide.
dies or Sport Suits.
Price Per A’ard................ 15c.
Etamines, 18c.
36 in. wide Hemstitched
Etamines in AA’hite, Cream
and Ecru with floral borders
in many pretty colors.
Price Per Yard............. 18c.
Etamines, 20c.
Novelty
Bordered
self
color vA bite,Cream andEcru,
hemstitched Etamines. 36
inches wide.
Price Per Yard
20c.
Marquisettes, 25c.
Very fine firm weave hem­
stitched
Marquisettes in
plain AA hite,
Cream and
Ecru. A’erv Special.
Price Per Yard................. 25c.
44 in. Nets, 35c.
Heavy Curtain Nets in
AA’hite, Cream and Ecru,
very firm weaves, pretty de­
signs.
Price Per Yard
35c.
Bargain
Table.
A collection of odds
and ends in Merchati-
disc from a’.l over the
store that was priced
originally up to 75c.
Buttons Braids Stock
iug ’ larners-Curling Tongs*
Bone Hairpins —Correspon
dence Envelopes—Belts
Embroidered Initials, etc.
Barham Square—
Under Balcony.
Marquisettes, 29c.
Dainty 36 inch Voile Mar­
quisettes in White Cream
and Ecru, hemstitched Bor-
ders.
Price Per Yard . . . . •29c
Cretonnes, 15c.
36 inch Quilting Cretonnes
in Bordered anti ailover de­
signs suitable for Comforts
or bed-hangings.
Price Per Yard..........
15c.
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Cretonnes, 22c.
Tapestry, paneland Stripe
and floral Cretonnes.
30
inches wide. Beautiful Dra­
peries.
Price Per Yard .
Cretonnes, 33c.
Puritan Cretonne Draper­
ies in white grounds with
floral designs in
pastel
shades. 33 inches wide
Price Per Yard
... 33c.
Cretonnes, 35c.
Handsome 36 in. wide Dra­
pers and (. ushion Cretonnes
tn the New large Black and
AA’hite Stripe and Check De­
signs.
I'ri.-, p. r Yard
35c.
Very Special Values
Serpentine
29c
Per Yard.
Pretty fabrics for making
up Ladies’ Kimonos and
Dressing Sacques.
They
come 30 inches wide and
are shown in white grounds
with lovely large Rose de­
signs in Tan, Pink and
Blue as well as in grounds
of Pale Blue and Navy
Blue, with dainty floral de­
signs in various colors.
25c
Table
A Clean-Up Bargain
1 able of Odd Lots and
closing-out lines of Mer­
chandise in valuesup to
$2.50.
Ladies Waists Knitted
Caps—Cushion Tops—Dis­
hes — Girls’ Petticoats —
Childten’s Bonnets—Chil­
dren’s
Leggings—Corsets
in small sizes only, etc.
Bargain Square—
Under Balcony.