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Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1903-06-26

S'S%9 49, - -
Boozer, Of Portland, preached the
annual sermon to the Christian
societies.
MONDAY EVENING
Rev. D. V. Polling, of The Dalles,
delivered very scholarly address
before the two literary societies.
Rev. Polling has many friends in
Dallas, and his visits are always
looked forward to with great ex-
pectation and pleasure. Miss Edna
Parrish, the newly-elected Pro-
fessor Of the Department of Ex-
preston and Oratory, gave several
excellent readings, which were
highly appreciated by the audience.
Miss Parrish is a recent graduate
of Willamette Univertity.
TUESDAY FORENOON
The Board of Trustees OF the
College held their annual meeting
in the Presidents office, and heard
many encouraging reports from the
President of the College and a COM
mittee Of the Ladies' Professorship
Association. Mrs. May Bowden-
Babbitt was elected Musical Director
for the coming year, with Miss
Florence Bowden as assistant and
conductress of orchestra.
At 8 p. M, the athletes Of the
College and Academy courses held
a dual field track meet, which re-
suited in a score Of 664 to 504 in
favor Of the College.
TUESDAY EVENING
The musical graduating class
gave a fine entertainment, which
showed marked progress and re-
f1ected great credit upon Prof.
G. w. Kantner, the Director, as
we'll as the two young ladies Of the
class. Miss Erma Smith and Miss
Fleda Pattyson received certificates
showing their proficiency in their
work. The medals were presented
to the winning members by Prof.
d. M. Metzger. For the greatest
proficiency in work, the Professor
ship medal was awarded to Miss
Pattyson. The first and second |
prizes for class work were presented
to Miss Smith and Miss Polling.
WEDNESDAY MORNING
The commencement exercises
proper were held in the chapel at
10 a. m. Three young ladies,
Evangeline Hart, Bessie Young
and Halle Morrison, who graduated
from the Elementary Course, re.
,eived the degree of Bachelor of Ele-
ments. Isabel Elliott graduated
from the Academy Course, and
Mabel Allen from the course in
Business and Commerce.
DR.. w. G. Kantner, Of Salem, de-
ivered a scholarly address to the
,lass on "The Purpose Of Educa-
ion" This was followed by the
of diplomas and con-
erring Of degrees. A happy sur.
Prise was sprung on DR.. Kantner
,y President Polling at the close Of
he address, when, in few we'll
chosen words, he informed the
'everend gentleman that upon the
of the faculty, be-
,ause of his scholarly attainmenls
md his having completed a thorough
course in metaphysical studies, the
Board of Trustees at their recent
ession had conferred upon him the
legree of Doctor of Philosophy.
Dr.. Kantner was taken by complete
urprise, but, in a neat speech,
the authorities of his APP
,reciation of the honor conferred,
md of his interest in the work be-
ng done at Dallas College. The
Iegree Of Master of Science was
upon Rev. D. V. Polling,
+ The Dalles, by the Board Of
Trustees.
WEDNESDAY EVENING
The Alumni Association gave
heir annual program in the College
hanaI There uvae an address hV
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1903-06-26

Job printing Of all kinds neatly
and quickly done at this Office.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1903-06-26
Then and Now.

In
days
long
ago lin
the six
ties you
know when
Grandma
went walking
she b Id
her skirts so.
What
would she
say If she
s aw girls
today with
their skirts
clu tched
so tight
ly they
all
look
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1903-06-26
YE FAITHFUL SCRIBE
Another Collection of CROSSROADS
Items Clipped From Our
Exchanges.

Chicken feed seems to be scarce,
Uncle Luke Schultise butchered
some hogs last week.
Scribe will write again when he
gets his sheep up.
1t looks as though Eph will soon
have new brother-in-law.
Nathan has had falling out
with his playmates as we under
stand.
We folks down here think it's a
"miracle" to have school ma'am
that eats toad stools.
Milton's buggy is all right now,
if it is of the wide tire variety, so
says the Salem young lady.
Uncle Jim seems to have changed
his course from Highland to Ely.
How isit, Uncle Jim? Ha, ha.
1t is reported that our jovial
friend, |. Taylor, will soon have
cook. That's right, John; single
blessedness is a failure.
B. Coates two valuable pups
chased the cat into the house, and
the new chimney drew them up
and landed them on the roof.
Our school marin is all right.
She opens the doors and windows
for fire, as she has no wood, and
the children enjoy setting in the
sun.
Jesse James made a call at Mrs.
Edgecombs to bid them all good
bye, as he leaves for his old home
in the East in a few days. Hope
he will return in the Spring. Jesse
is fine young man, and we hate
to see him go, as he is liked by all
who know him. We extend our
best wishes, and hope that you
have a good time. Goodbye, Jesse.
The Courier. (Genoa, Nev.) 1899-1904, 1903-10-02
A Cure For Dyspepsia.

l had Dyspepsia in its worst form and
felt miserable most all the time. Did
not enjoy eating until after | used
Kodol Dyspepsia Cure which has COM
pletely cured me.-Mrs. w. w. Saylor,
Hilliard, Pa. No appetite, loss OF
strength, nervousness, headache, con-
stipation, bad breath, sour risings, in
digestion, dyspepsia and all stomach
troubles are quickly cured by the use
of Kodol. Kodol represents the nat
ural juices of digestion combined with
the greatest known tonic and recon-
structive properties. 1t cleanses, puri-
fies and sweetens the stomach. Sold by
II. A. N. Todd.
The Courier. (Genoa, Nev.) 1899-1904, 1903-10-02
Confessions of a Priest.

Rev. Jno. S. Cox, Of Wake Ark,
writes, s'For Il years / suffered from
Yellow Jaundice. consulted a num-
Der of physicians and tried all sorts OF
medicines, but no relief. Then be-
gan the use of Electric Bitters and feel
that | am now cured of a disease that
had me in its grasp for twelve years.
If you want reliable medicine for Liv-
er and Kidney trouble, stomach dis
order or general debility, get Electric
Bitters. It's guaranteed by NJ. ].
Gerdes. Only soc
The Courier. (Genoa, Nev.) 1899-1904, 1903-10-02

A story is told of the Moorish prince
Abul HeJex, who was thrown into
prison for sedition by his brother Mo
manned, king OF Granada. There he
remained for several years until the
king, fearing he might escape, placed
himself at the head Of fresh revolt
and seized the crown, ordering one of
his pashas to see to his immediate exc
cution. Abul Hejex was playingat chess
when the pasha came and babe him
prepare for death. The prince asked
for two hours respite, which was re-
fused. After earnest entreaty he OBJ
tanned permission to finish his game.
He was in no hurry about the moves,
we are told, and well for him he was
not, for before an hour had elapsed u
messenger brought the news that Mo
manned had been struck dead by apo
plexy, and Abul was forthwith pro
claimed king of Granada. 1t was in
deed small favor for the pasha &c
grant, but 1t altered the whole current
of the kings career.
The Courier. (Genoa, Nev.) 1899-1904, 1903-10-02
Dangers For Timid Diners.

II one were to study the subject and
rigidly avoid eating all things that are
reputed to be bad for ones health in
one way or another, 1t would probably
be difficult to keep starvation at bay.
The list of things which cannot be
eaten with safety by those who have
a tendency to appendicitis is n very
long one. \ prominent scientist de-
clares that one of the deadliest sweet
meats is preserved ginger; but pine
apple. fresh or preserved, is almost
equally risky, while oranges, figs, rasp-
berries, in fact all fruit with pips, are
also very dangerous eating. To still
further limit our dietary, there are a
number of other things which may not
be eaten by those who fear typhoid
fever. The oyster scare has led to sus-
picion of all other shellfish, not only
Holsters and crabs, but even the hither-
to considered harmless though neces-
sary shrimps and prawns.-St. James
Gazette
The Courier. (Genoa, Nev.) 1899-1904, 1903-10-02
THE FISHER MARTEN.
Cancelled, Cunning and Intelligent
and without Fear.

Cancelled, Cunning and Intelligent
and without Fear.
The fisher marten deserves to be
much better known than he generally
Is If only ON account of his own good
opinion of himself, his wonderful cum
ming and shrewd intelligence.
One of the largest and handsomest
of the martens, he has also agility
strength and endurance for any two
of his kind put together. Measuring
about three feet in length, with slim,
vigorous body, the fisher will travel
enormous distances in a single night,
bounding lightly up into the air, with
his nose turned up in order to catch
every Whit of scent, outwitting other
animals and the cleyerest trappers and
making himself ut home wherever he
happens to find himself
He generally chooses rs his hunting
grounds the thickly covered hills and
ridges where the hemloek and spruce
grow In abundance, but he is as much
Mt home on the tree tops as on the
ground and can sleep rs soundly In a
low hollow of a tree as ON n branch of
a fir tree. where he will lie stretched
out in the sunshine like any old cat.
As for fear. he does not know what
Ii is. lie will not only face but ae-
tually kill a Canadian porcupine and
does not even appear To mind the
quilts which penetrate his body. He
Is not particularly fond of meeting an
old bear with cubs, but is generally
clever enough To steal her cubs while
she goes off on some little expedition
of her own. while instances have been
related of the fishers in tile Rocky
mountains even killing young grizzlies.
As for man, he appears TO laugh Mt
him and his designs for trapping wild
animals. He will pull marten trap
open and take out the bait, whether
alive or dead; he will tear pine mnr-
ten or mink TO pieces In no time and
carry 1t off or drag the trap over some
rough projection in order to spring 1t
and make off more often than not
without having received as much as n
scratch.
But perhaps his eleNerest Trick, when
he finds trapper is following his
trail, is to get behind the trapper and
follow his, so that while the uncon.
scious trapper is walking after the
fisher the fisher is keeping completely
out of danger by following the trap
per. Many useless mile has the
trapper walked in this manner, and
many good bats has he lost by the
very same shrewd, cunning animal he
Is trying to trace and catch.-Colllers
Weekly.
The Courier. (Genoa, Nev.) 1899-1904, 1903-10-02
Peppermint Drops.

To make peppermint drops take a
cupful OF sugar crushed fine and just
molstened with boiling water; then boil
i've minutes; take from the fire and
add cream of tartar the size of pea
mix we'll and add half teaspoonful OF
essence of peppermint; beat briskly
until mixture whitens, then drop quick
ly upon white paper; have cream OF
tartar and essence of peppermint meas
ured while the sugar is boiling; II II
sugars before 1t is all dropped add a
little water and boil minute or two
WintergreeE drops are made the same
way by using half Il teaspoonful OF
essence OF wintergreen.
The Courier. (Genoa, Nev.) 1899-1904, 1903-10-02

A tepld bath at about 90 degrees
Fahrenheit. taken just before retiring,
In tub where the whole body except
the face is immersed. is an excellent
substitute for sleep, says Henry Ben
nett Weinburgh in Perfect Health. To
be exact, he says 1t is the only substi-
tute known to science for natures
sweet restorer. 81 have known cases
of prolonged and chronic insomnia to
be cured by this form OF bath. Sleep,
with the exception of the heart beats,
is intended for perfect rest. The bath
above named will come near enough
producing this result to answer many
months for sleep in cases of Insomnia /"
The Courier. (Genoa, Nev.) 1899-1904, 1903-10-02

According to contemporary, bishop
who is widely known for his symph-
thetic and kindly nature having occa-
sion recently TO call upon widow on
some church matter, and finding her
deeply distressed ut her loneliness, ven
tured, as he was quite entitled to do, to
offer u few words of fatherly consola-
ton. You must not" he said, be east
down by your sorrow and lonely posi-
ton. Remember the maxim, Man pro
poses, but" "Ah, my lorl," inter
rupted the lady, "if man only would"
1t is not mentioned whether the bishop
was a bachelor or not.-London.S Stand
ard.
The Courier. (Genoa, Nev.) 1899-1904, 1903-10-02
The Value of unexactins Occupation.

EngrossIng occupations frequently IN
jure the mind by the semi-importance
they are apt TO produce, and still more,
perhaps, by rendering II unfit for those
leisurely side glances on the world
about us, in which the best experience
of man is gained. Even the poets
highest thoughts. even Shakespeare's
finest reveries, seem TO be not the fruit
OF hard study, but of those careless
flashes of insight which 1t is the best
effect of unexacting humdrum occupa-
lions to promote.-London Spectator.
The Courier. (Genoa, Nev.) 1899-1904, 1903-10-02
Dieting Invites Disease.

To cure Dyspepsia or indigestion it is
no longer necessary to live on milk
and toast. Starvation produces such
weakness that the whole system be-
comes an easy prey to disease. Kodol
Dyspepsia Cure enables the stomach
and digestive organs to digest and
assimilate all of the wholesome food
that one cares to eat, and is a never
failing cure for indigestion, Dyspep-
STA and all stomach troubles. Kodol
digests what you eat--makes the stom-
ach sweet. Sold by II. A. N. Todd,
The Courier. (Genoa, Nev.) 1899-1904, 1903-10-02
The Salve That Heals

without leaving scar is DeWitt's. The
name Witch Hazel is applied to many
salves, but DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve
is the only Witch Hazel Salve made
that contains the pure unadulterated
witch hazel. If any other Witch
Hazel Salve is offered you it is count
erfeit. f. G. Dewitt invented Witch
Hazel Salve and DeWitt's Witch Hazel
Salve is the best salve in the world for
cuts, burns, bruises, letter, or blind,
itching and protruding piles.
Sold by III. A. n. Todd.
The Courier. (Genoa, Nev.) 1899-1904, 1903-10-02
A Perfect Painless Pill

is the one that will cleanse the system,
set the liver to action, remove the bile,
clear the complexion, cure headache
and leave good taste in the mouth.
The famous little pills for doing such
work pleasantly and effectually are
DeWitts Little Early Risers. Bob
Moore of Lafayette, Ind, says: "All
other pills have used grippe and sick
EN-, while DeWitt's Little Early Risera
are simply perfect" Sold by II. A.
N. Todd
The Courier. (Genoa, Nev.) 1899-1904, 1903-10-02
Work and Leisure shouiz he Mated

Work is good. No one seriously
doubts this truth. Adam may have
doubted 1t when he first took spade in
hand and Eve when she secured her
first pots and kettles, but In the course
Of few thousand years we have learn
ed to know and value this honest, trou-
blesome, faithful and extremely exact
ing friend. But work is not the only
good thing in the world. 1t Is not Il
fetch to be adorned, neither is 1t to be
judged, like a sum in addition, by Its
outward and immediate results. The
god of labor does not abide exclusively
in the rolling mill, the law courts or
the cornfield. He has Il twin sister
whose name is leisure, and In her soei-
ETY. he fingers now and then TO the last
ing gain of both.-Scribner's
The Courier. (Genoa, Nev.) 1899-1904, 1903-10-02
Saves Two From Death. TFIg

Our little daughter had an almost
fatal attack of whooping cough and
bronchitis" writes Mrs. W. X. Havi-
land, of Armonk, N. Y, "but when all
other remedies failed, we saved her life
with DIR. Kings New Discovery. Our
niece, who had Consumption in an ad-
vanced stage, also used this wonderful
medicine and to-day she is perfectly
well.o Desperate throat and lung dis
eases yield to DIR. Kings New Dis
covery as to no other medicine on
earth. Infallible for Coughs and Colds.
soc and S1.O0 bottles guaranteed by
NJ. j. Gerdes. Trial bottles free.
---,0*---
The Courier. (Genoa, Nev.) 1899-1904, 1903-10-02

"Well. there's one consolation" OBJ
served Mr.. Suburbs philosophically, as
he shooed his neighbours hens over the
fence for the some hundredth time. AT
last l have discovered why chickens
have crops in their anatomy"
"WhyF" asked his wife euriously.
"Why not. with all the seeds they
plant In themselves" queried Mr..
ibuburbs.-New York Times.
The Courier. (Genoa, Nev.) 1899-1904, 1903-10-02
Broke Into His House.

s. LIE Quinn of Cavendish, VT, was
robbed of his customary health by in
vasion of Chronic Constipation. When
DR.. Kings New Life Pills broke into
his house, his trouble was arrested and
now he's entirely cured They're
guaranteed to cure. 25c at NJ. J. Ger
des' Drug Store,
The Courier. (Genoa, Nev.) 1899-1904, 1903-10-02
Comnnrtnr Notes.

"Se Mr.. Smilax told you his heart
was broken when you refused him."
said Maud.
Yes" answered Mamie.
1.-The impudence of him to offer me
damaged goods the next day"-Wash-
ington Star.
The Courier. (Genoa, Nev.) 1899-1904, 1903-10-02
Precisely That.

Braggsby-I tell you I'm overwork-
sing. | am turning out an awful lot of
work just now.
Nocker-That's just exactly the word
your employer used in describing your
present work.-Baitimore American.
The Courier. (Genoa, Nev.) 1899-1904, 1903-10-02

low and sallow, and they feel tired and
WORKOUT all the time. In a large pro-
portion of cases when women are weak,
rundown and falling off in flesh and
looks, the root of the trouble can be
traced to womanly diseases which under
mine the general health. The proof OF
this is that women who have been cured
of painful womanly diseases by the use
of DIR. Pierces Favorite Prescription
have recovered their general health,
gained in flesh and in appearance.
DIR. Pierce's Favorite Prescription cures
the womanly diseases which sap the gen.
eral health. 1t establishes regularity,
dries weakening drains, heals infiamma-
ton and liberation and cures female
weakness.
81 suffered for three years with ovarian
Woman's Athletic Club, Of 6os sycamore -,
Milwaukee, Wis. arhe treatment took oid
not do me particle of good, until good neigh
Dor who had been using Dr. PIERCE favoIite
Prescription advised me to give u trial Inc
next day took my first dose, and II was my hrst
different woman my flesh which had been
fabby became firm, complexion clear ana my
eyes bright II was simply an indication OF the
great change within from pain and suffering 70
health and happiness"
uFavorite Prescription makes weak
women strong, sick women we'll. Ac-
cent no substitute for the medicine
which works wonders for weak women.
DIR. Pierce's Pleasant Pellets invigorate
stomach, liver and bowels.
The Courier. (Genoa, Nev.) 1899-1904, 1903-10-02

Are you a help or Il detriment to
the community in which you live?
The Courier. (Genoa, Nev.) 1899-1904, 1903-10-02

People seldom improve when they
have no other model but. themselves to
pattern afteEaeG Goldsmith. Il
The Courier. (Genoa, Nev.) 1899-1904, 1903-10-02

In the scales of your adversely only
can you weigh your friends.
The Courier. (Genoa, Nev.) 1899-1904, 1903-10-02
A Love Letter.

Would not interest you If you're
looking for guaranteed Salve for
Sores, Burns or Piles Otto Dodd, of
Ponder, Mo. writes: Il suffered with
an ugly sore for a year, but box of
Bucklen's Arnica Salve cured me. It's
the best Salve on earth. 25c Mt M. j.
Gerdes' Drug Store.
The Courier. (Genoa, Nev.) 1899-1904, 1903-10-02

Make it rule to buy only what
you can pay for.
The Courier. (Genoa, Nev.) 1899-1904, 1903-10-02

John HUMPHREYS of Reno has offered
to supply 10000 gallons of water each
"A hours for the State Capitol and
Orphans Home, either to flow from
an artisan well or to be pumped by
electricity for $4,000.
The Courier. (Genoa, Nev.) 1899-1904, 1903-10-02

About the most no account thing in
this world is the average excuse.
The Courier. (Genoa, Nev.) 1899-1904, 1903-10-02

Do your duty silently and well and
let other people offer the praises.
The Courier. (Genoa, Nev.) 1899-1904, 1903-10-02

The person who loves animals is a
safe person for other persons to love.
The Courier. (Genoa, Nev.) 1899-1904, 1903-10-02

The only disgrace is the failure to
do the best you can in life.
The Courier. (Genoa, Nev.) 1899-1904, 1903-10-02

Do a good act and You are credited
with two. Do mean act and you
are credited with ten.
The Courier. (Genoa, Nev.) 1899-1904, 1903-10-02
HON HEALTH
IS
GAINED

The story of a
great deal of the
unlhappiness of
women is a story
of lost health.
Women wonder
how il is that
little by little
the form loses
plumpness, the
cheeks grow liol-
The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1903-01-30


To perform this trick wei before a
small party % to become at once
the hero Of tho evening The per.
former hands the audiebn a des.
sort plate and a cambrlc hndkerchief
for examination. These BENZ returned.
he places the plate upon 4 able near
him. The handkerchief Is ben spread
out quite Nat over the plntc AZ com.
mand candles. nuts and u ms pour
into tho dessert plato the b taut tho
handkerchief Is lifted mp. pnduclng an
effect that might woll hava istonished
even the magician OF old.
Tho way II Is done Is tbs Make a
calico bag large enough I, hold tho
nuts and sweotmeats you Intend to dis.
tribute exactly to the pattern OF a
nlghtcap or the letter A. Asmall sci.
wage Is turned up at the bottom OF tho
bag Got two pieces OF wtchspring
and bend them quite fiat, ach spring
to BIO exnctly half tho diameter Oft tho
bag These are put into De selvago
and sewn up. when the bag is
opened, II viii close Itself In conso.
quenco Of the springs. A ong pin Is
passed through the top OF ne bag and
bent round, hook shape. 4 tho bag
now be filled with candies. &c, It may
The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1903-01-30

Thus far on the way north the group
in the smoking room had kept TIE por-
ter busy travelling TO and from the
dining car. though the consumption OF
liquid refreshments per man was not
OF alarming proportions. Tho limit
cd had just entered upon a several.
hour stretch with only two stops be-
fore the next important town was
reached when the expectant porter re-
celyod a fresh summons and poked his
head throulA the portiers.
"Ain't no mo- beh abohd, gemmen."
Jaw. what you giving us?" ques-
toned one Of the party.
That's right, sho' nun" responded
the porter.
well, you can get us some at the
next station. cant you. Georgo"
Reckon net. sah-next towns pro-
'bitlon, an dey's on'y one mo- stop till
Buhmin'ham. Do my best ter com.
merdRto 20. dough, gemmen."
As luck would have Il. the train
fingered for full quarter OF an hour
At the prohibition town, but all Of.
forts 10 uneRrth anthlng in the line Of
export" were vain.
Never mind" spoke up one OF tho
group. addressed by the others as
Andy. "I1l see that the drought is
broken at the next station II It's with
In human possibility"
The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1903-01-30
JUDGE KNEW THAT DODGE.
But the Prisoner Had Another
Scheme Behind II.

But the Prisoner Had Another
Scheme Behind II.
"Your worship" said the willy so
licltor, who was defending the stal.
wart prisoner In the dock. you cannot
possibly convict my client OF house.
breaking. | submit. sir. with all rev.
oronco, that neither morally nor legal.
~ can you convict him, will tell
you why.
'Mr Skies here. as the evidence
clearly proves, did not break into any
house at an. lilo found tho parlor
window open. as the witnesses admit.
and all he did was to put In his right
arm and remove some unlmportant ar
ticlcs.
Now, sir, s,r Skies arm ia not no
himself and 4 iai TO SEQ how you can
punish tho whole Individual for a fault
committed by only one OF his limbs"
Very wen, SIR" said the cautious
Scion OF the bench Il have heard OF
a similar defense before to-day. so |
find tho prisoners arm guilty and sen.
tence Il 10 six months imprisonment.
The gentleman himself can accom-.
pany Il or not as no chooses. Mr..
Clerk record tho sentence"
Then MIR. Skies smiled a li.lnch
smile. and the plan OF tho defense be-
came apparent as ho quietly proceeded
20 unsorew his guilty cork arm and
leave Il In the custody OF tho court
stray Stories.