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Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1903-12-11
OLD PIONEER DEAD
Theodore Thompson Was Formerly
Instructor at Chemawa Indian
School.

Theodore NJ. Thompson, an old
pioneer Of Oregon, died Monday
morning at his home on Cottage
street, in Salem, aged rs years.
Mr.. Thompson was born in
Pennsylvania and came to Oregon
in 1852. He settled in Dallas,
Polk county, and engaged in the
harness making business. In 1864
he married Miss Stone, principal
of the LaCreole Academy, Of that
city, and later moved to Salem,
where he worked for many years
as harness maker. He held posi-
tion for several years as instructor
in harness making and saddlery
at the Chemawa Indian Training
School, which position he resigned
about one year ago on account Of
falling health. He was suffering
from heart disease and gradually
grew weaker until the end came as
the result Of complication of
diseases at 2:5O O'Clock Monday
morning.
Deceased leaves 4 host Of friends
among the old pioneers of Salem,
and was we'll known for his honest,
upright dealings.
The remains were laid to rest in
the Lee Mission cemetery, beside
those Of his deceased wife, who
died six years ago.
The only relatives which the de-
ceased leaves on the coast are
daughter, Mrs. M. G. Ferguson,
and a grandchild.-S Statesman.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1903-12-11

Mr.. and Mrs. H. L. Fenton
visited relatives and attended the
Ben-Hur performance in Portland,
Saturday.
Naomi Chapter, No. %, Order Of
Eastern Star, elected officers for
the ensuing year, Tuesday evening,
as follows: Ella J. Metzger, w. NJ;
A. B. Muir, w. P; Emma J Belt,
A. NJ; R. E. Williams, treasurer;
Libbie Muir, secretary; Almeda
Fuller, cond.; Maggie Hayter, A. c.;
Mrs. J. C. GaynOr, Oscar Hayter
and Ed Biddle, trustees.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1903-12-11
Tired
After Mental Exers
tiOn-NO Rest.
Nervous, Irritable
and Wretched.
DIR. Miles Nervine Saved
My Life.

There Is little joy in living when the dis
Ordered nerves prevent sleep and rest; when
one wakes from a restless night more tired
than the night before; when one is forced 70
drag through the round af daily duties with
oHt energy, ambition or interest. This con-
dillon iS due TO derangement Of the nerves
which may be speedily regulated and
strengthened BY Dr.. Miles Restorative
Nervine. This remarkable medicine has a
wonderful record Of cure4 Supplying as il
does the exact element needed Tor tie res
toration Of the nerve force and vitality, It's
eood effects are felt after the first few doses.
have used yOzr remedies myself and IN
my family for the past seven years and il Is
not too much to say that they saved my life.
The tired feeling / used 10 have after giving
q few music lessons has left me entirely and
instead Of lying Ia bed three or four hours
trying 70 get sleep and then getting up and
walking the floor until morning, can now
60 to bed and sleep eight, ten and twelve
hours without any trouble. When think Of
my former nervous, WTetched, irritable state
want 70 tel everyone what Dr.. Miles
NeTvine has done for me can do as much
work now in day as ased 70 take week
10 accomplish / think Dr.. Miles Nervine
the best remedy for nervousness and gen
erzl debility on earth.7-I- D. EDWARDS,
Prot Of Music, Preston, Idaho.
An druggists sell and guarantee first bot
te Oh. Miles Remedies. Send for free book
@ Nervous and Heart DisesseS Address
~. AAlet Aedieal Co Elkhart. lpd
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1903-12-11
One Hundred Dollars 4 Box

is the value H. A. Tisdale, Sum-
merton, S. c. places on DeWitt's
Witch Hazel Salve. He says: "I
had the piles for 20 years. l tried
many doctors and medicines, but
all failed except DeWitCs Witch
Hazel Salve. Il cured me-" It is
a combination of the healing prop
critics of Witch Hazel with anti
septics and emollients; relieves and
permanently cures blind, bleeding,
itching and protruding piles, sores,
cuts, bruises, eczema, salt rheum
and all skin diseases. Sold by
Belt q Cherrington.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1903-12-11
PLAYED Out.

Dull Headache, Pains in various parts
OF the body Sinking at the Pit Of the
Stomach, Loss OF Appetite. Feverishness.
PimpieB or Sores are all positive evidences
Of impure blood. No matter how Il BE-
came so. It must be purified In order to
obtain good health. Acker's Blood Elixir
has never failed to cure scrofulous or
syphilitic poisons or any other blood
diseases. Il Is certainly a wonderful
remedy and we sell every bottle on a posi-
tive guarantee. Belt a. Cherrington, BAL
las. Oregon
DYSPEPSIA CAN BE CURED By u1lna
Acker's Dyspepsia roblets. One little
Tablet win give immediate relief o. Ueneg
refunded. Sold In handsome tin boxes
~ IS cents. Belt q Chsrrington, Dallas
oraHaA.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1903-12-11

or where | am not able to say.
do not remember climbing mount.
aims until we came to the Blue
Mountains. We must havereached
the divide or backbone of the
Rocky Mountains by a very gradual
ascent of hundreds of miles. The
descent, though, was not so regular,
for | remember going down several
very steep and long hills.
When we arrived at Boise river,
we were again with a considerable
company. The river was about
100 yards wide, quite rapid and
too deep to ford, though the banks
were low and not precipitous. The
crossing here was difficult and very
dangerous, and one man was
drowned. When we had crossed
the river we were at Fort Boise
another Hudson Bay post.
1t was probably while camping
in the neighborhood of this fort
that we children were surprised
and delighted to find beads, gem
orally small and white in color, in
ant hills. We picked up many Of
them, but, while searching for
more, presently came to place
where the ground was white with
them, and, looking up, discovered
that we were under broad plat
form raised on posts and that the
platform above our heads was
thickly strewed with corpses Of
Indians. We knew then where the
beads had come from. Many of
the bodies were yet rolled up in
blankets and robes. Some had
been torn into fragments by carrion
crows and other scavenger birds,
and skulls and other bony parts Of
the body lay bleaching in the sun.
A few bodies had fallen to the
ground. After this CHASTITY find,
we did not tarry long, for the
shades of evening were now creep
ing along the ground and the
Shoshone, Crow or Black
feet spooks may have been already
congregating TO hold their nightly
"wakeh in this Golgotha We fed
to camp, with the iack-rabbit speed
Of barefoot, backwoods children, to
report our strange discovery and
our beads. We were
greatly disappointed that our re
port did not create sensation in
camp and decidedly grieved when
the "old folks" Gather was 35 and
mother q years of age) did not
admire our beads, but scolded us
for having them and made us throw
hem away. I don't remember
another time on the plains when l
thought the old folks made such
'ools of themselves as they did on
his occasion.
Continued Next Week
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1903-12-11
MEANS MUCH TO OREGON
Lewis and Clark Fair is FayorabIy
Commended to Congress by
President Roosevelt.

CFubL Lnat the congress Will
continue to favor in all proper ways
the Louisiana Purchase Exposition.
This exposition commentaries the
Louisiana Purchase, which was the
first great step in the expansion
which made us a continental nation.
The expedition of Lewis and Clark
followed thereon, and marked the
beginning Of the process ofexplora-
tion and colonization which thrust
our National boundaries to the
Pacific. The acquisition Of the Ore
gon Country, including the present
States Of Oregon and Washington,
was fact of immense Importance
in our history, fret giving us our
place on the Pacific seaboard, and
making ready the way Of our
ascendency in the commerce Of the
greatest of the oceans. The CEN
tennial of our establishment upon
the Western Coast by the expedi.
tion of Lewis and Clark is to be
celebrated at Portland, Oregon, by
an Exposition in the Summer Of
1905, and this event should receive
recognition and support from
the National Government" From
President Roosevelt's Message to
Congress.
Members Of the Oregon delega-
tion, commenting upon the Presi-
dents message, particularly praise
his reference to the Exposition.
Senator Mitchell said:
II have read the message care
fully from beginning to end. / re-
gard it as a straight forward, bust
ness-like, sensible document, and /
believe the recommendations Of the
President in the main ought 10,
and doubtless will receive the APP
proval Of Congress and of the
people. Especially am l grati6ed
at the cordial and earnest recogni
tion and recommendation of the
President in reference to the Louisi-
ana Purchase Exposition at St.
Louis, and the proposed Lewis and
Clark Exposition to be held at
Portland, Oregon, in the Summer
Of 1906"
Senator Fulton said: II am de.
lighted at the recognition of the
Lewis and Clark Fair, and believe
the Presidents Endorsement insures
the success Of the measure"
Representative Hermann said:
mo part Of the message commends
itself SO strongly to the Oregon
people as that which refers to the
Lewis and Clark Exposition. The
for the recognition
and support from the National
Government to this great under
taking will count for more than all
efforts we could otherwise make be-
fore Congress. II is furthermore
The highest introduction to all the
Nation of the great event which is
10 occur in our state. The Presi-
dent in honoring the subject has
honored our state and our people.
since the reading of the
various members have
voluntarily expressed to me their
determination to support the pend
ing bill"
Representative Williamson said:
'The message is long and / have
not had an opportunity to read it
closely. The Presidents favorable
mention of the Lewis and Clark
Fair is fortunate for our bill now
pending, as it furnishes a basis of
reference while the measure is
lnder discussion"
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1903-12-11

J. w. Conner, of Sheridan, and
Miss Mary Morgan, of Salem, were
married in Salem, Monday.
Conrad Stafrin, manager of the
Wilson drugstore, was a business
visitor in Portland, Wednesday.
Y. A. Gray. of Independence,
has purchased the feed store Of
J. A. Derby & Son and will move
his family to McMinnville as soon
as a dwelling house can be secured.
Reporter.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1903-12-11

j.. H. Mulkey, q prosperous
farmer Of Monmouth, was county
seat visitor, Monday.
County Clerk U. 8. Loughary
issued license to wed to Isaac w.
Compton and Alice Z. Bridges
this week.
]. G. Morrison, foreAnan Of Horst
Brothers. hop ranches on the
Willamette river, was in Dallas,
Wednesday
The National Livestock Associ-
alton will meetin Portland January
IL, 13, IA, Is, 1904. Everyone en-
gagged in this industry are invited
to attend. The reduced price of
livestock and other matters make
this meeting Of special Importance.
DR.. ]. B. Loughary, Of Seattle,
who was rendered the Office If
superintendent of the Western
Washington Hospital for the In
sane has declined the position.
Private business interests prevented
his acceptance. DR.. Loughary was
at one time practising physician
in Dallas.
"The Roses Honeymoon, by
John w. Bratton, is a new instru-
mental composition by this popular
composer which might be called a
song without words. 1t somehow
breathes the atmosphere Of romance,
roses and moonlight. The pub
fishers M. Witmark and Sons ex-
pect it to make a success equal to
Mr.. Bratton's "In a Cosey Corner"
Mrs. August Ohms died at her
residence about two miles west of
Monmouth, Tuesday, of dropsy.
Mrs. Ohms' parents came from
Germany while she was but a small
child and settled in Iowa. She re-
ceived her education in the public
schools Of that state, and after her
marriage came to Oregon. She
leaves a son and two daughters,
her husband having died several
years ago.
John Briedwell, aged 70 years,
died at his home west of Amity on
Sunday, Of heart failure. Mr..
Briedwell was born in Indiana,
moving to Iowa in 1852 and com
ing to Oregon with bis wife the
year. He Sett.ed in Yam
hill county, where he has resided
ever since, meriting the respect and
esteem in which he was held by
those who knew him best. Four
boys and two girls are left to mourn
bis death. h.-McMinnville Reporter.
The Falls City public school, in
charge of Prof. H. G. Seymour,
Miss Lydia Campbell and Miss
Jessie Bryant, is making splendid
in its work. Oscar Ellis,
of the eighth grade, made an average
of 99H per cent in his studies for
The month of November. Francis
Luckey, Maude Montgomery and
Fern Raymond, of the ninth grade,
made averages over 98 per cent.
The number of pupils enrolled for
he month was 1876; average daily |
attendance, 121; times tardy, g.;
number of visitors, 10; pupils
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1903-12-11
AID GOAT INDUSTRY
Annual Shows at Dallas Promote
Interest In Improvement OF
Angoras.
Rural Northwest.

Theenterprising citizens of Dallas,
Oregon, are now making arrange
ments for the coming annual Ore
gon goat show to be held in that
city. The date will probably be
fixed SO as to Immediately follow
the meeting of the National Live
Stock Association, on or about the
middle of January. 1t is proposed
to hold sale this year in connec-
ton. with the show. Those inter-
ested will see that no goats are
admitted for sale except registered
stock Of merit. It is not expected
that large number Of goats will
be offered as the breeders will not
expect at this sale to receive as
much as they would charge at
private sale. The sale will be
made absolutely a bona fide one
and every goat offered for sale win
be actually sold even if the price is
but small fraction of the real
value. A sale conducted on this
line will every year prove a greater
attraction. The shows at Dallas
have been improving from year to
year and are doing a great work in
promoting interest in the improve
ment of Angoras. 1t is hoped that
all the leading breeders Of the state
will be represented this year.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1903-12-11
{ Continued Next Week J

Carey F. Martin, a prominent
attorney of Salem, attended Circuit
Court in Dallas, Monday.
Rev. j. M. Green, pastor of the
Baptist Church, went to Portland,
Wednesday morning, to attend the
Evangelistic Conference TO be con-
Quoted for four days by DR.. Chap
man, of Philadelphia. Mr.. Green
will return tomorrow Saturday.
evening, and will fill his pulpit
Sunday, both morning and evening.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1903-12-11
Sick
Blood

Feed pale girls on SCOTS
Emulsion.
We do not need to give all
the reasons why SCOTS
Emulsion restores the strength
and flesh and color of good
health to those who suffer
from sick blood.
The fact that it is the best
preparation of Cod Liver Oil,
rich in nutrition, full Of healthy
stimulation is a suggestion as
to why it does what it does.
SCOTS Emulsion presents
Cod Liver Oil at its best,
fullest in strength, least in
taste.
Young women in their
teens are permanently cured
of the peculiar disease Of the
blood which shows itself in
paleness, ,weaknessandncrvous-
ness, by regular treatment
with SCOTS Emulsion.
1t is a true blood food and
is naturally adapted to the cure
of the blood sickness from
which SO many young women
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1903-12-11

AcRER's DYSPEPSIA TABLETS are
sold on a positive guarantee. Cures heart
burn. raising Of the food. distress after
eating or any form Of dyspepsia. Ons
little tablet gives Immediate relief =
cts. end 50 cts. Belt a ChsEringtOn
Dallas oragon-
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1903-12-11

suffer.
We will be glad to send
8 sample to any sufferer.
Re sure that this picture IN
the inrrE Of a label IS on the
wrapper q erery bottle sf
Emulsion YOU boy.
SCOTT & EOWHE.
Chemists.
400 Pearl St., New Yofk.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1903-12-11
TO CURE A coLD IN ONE DAY

Take Laxative Bromo ouinine Tablets.
All druggists refund the money n Il
fails 70 cura. y. W. Grsve'a signature
is en Ganh hnE. eEa
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1903-12-11

SICK HEADACHE ABSOLUTELY and
permanently cured By using Mold Tea
A pleasant herb drink. Cures constipation
and Indigestion, makes you eat, sleep.
work and happy Satisfaction guaranteed
or money back 5 ctH. and g ctE. Bsli
q ChsrrinFton- Danaa. Oregon-
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1903-12-11

EXPERIENCE IS THE BEST teacher.
Use Ackers English Remedy IN any
case Of coughs. cold or Group. Should It
fan to give immediate relief money re-
funded s eta and % cta Belt a Cher
rington. Dallas. Oregon
Idaho Springs siftings., 1903-03-07
Mrs. R. B. Morton Entsrtains.

The home of Mrs. R. B. Morton was
decorated with flags and red, white and
blue ribbons Tuesday afternoon when
a number of ladies' we're entertained with
Military Euchre in honor of Mrs. Geo.
H. Bidard, of Boulder. There was a
great deal of rivalry between the differ
ent tables during the afternoon each
table wishing to gain the largest number
of flags.
The flag scheme was carried out in the
refreshments. The prize wi ners were
Mrs. Fred Wiley, Mrs. George E. McClel-
land, Mrs. LAFAYETTE Hanchett, Mrs, Geo,
Atchinson, Miss LuelIa Weinberger
and Miss Honor Plummer.
Those present were Mesdames Geo. H
Bidard of Boulder, George Atchinson,
Burns, Morris, Norton, Cyrus Plummer,
Charles Plummer, Sabine, Sherwin, John
Atchinson, Machol, Klmball, Sims, Hal
Geiibeck, Nelson. Mist, Angove, Grow,
Fraser Ingals. Finucane, Bowman, Nc
Daniel, McClelland. Wiley. Graham,
Hanchett, Shaffer, Pike, Moritz, Clayton,
Knowles, Roller and Misses Morris, Nc
Clelland, Freestone, McKiu ey, Patten.
Plummer, Weinberger and Jenkins.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1903-03-07
SCHOOL NOTES.

Father McCabe gave the high school
a most interesting talk on Tuesday morn
ing.
Misses Alice McClelland and Honor
Plummer presented the High School
association with two beautiful pendants.
A prelimary contest was held in the
High School last Friday afternoon.
Twelve took part in the prelimary, of
which eight were chosen for the contest.
A gold medal will be given for the first
prize and silver medal for the second.
The eight chosen were Harold Ireland,
Susie Brown, Mary Roberts, Wave Will
kins, Herman Weinberger, Maud Elliott,
Margaret Williamson and Gladys Young.
The judges were: J. w B. Smith, Mrs.
Bowmen, and Mr. Wilman.
Misses Bella Wetnberger and Julia
Reed delightfully."- entertained the High
School last Thursday morning, by an
instrumental duet.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1903-03-07
Little BreezeS ~
That Fan " ~ "
The Local Field ~
An Enjoyable Dinner.

Mr.. and Mrs. John T. Mallalieu enter
tanned at dinner on Tuesday, at their
beautiful home on Spion Kopje, the "head
push" of Siftings. Covers were laid for
five, and those present were, Miss Davis,
Messrs. J. D. Williamson, Alex Grey
hotter, and Mr.. and Mrs. Mallalieu. No
very profound and witty remarks were
made on.account of Mr.. Greyhoffer being
too busy with the good things of this life.
1t might be well to state, however, that
the list of dinner invitations in honor OF
Mr.. Greyhoffer being in the city, has
grown much smaller in the last few days,
and he requests that people will come
early to avoid the rush, and especially
before Editor Shaffer returns and exile
him forever to the hills and to his hermit.
age, from where he came.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1903-03-07
At ROwe's Bow
ling and II II
Amusement
Hall II II
OVERLANDR
CLUB ~ -

having the effect of hardening and de-
veloping the muscles People who are
housed in all day in Offices and stores
this surely ought to be the thing for you.
The exercise is most hene6cient to ladies
and through the east ihey have formed
many bowling clubs as form of athe-
letic exercise. Mr.. Rowe has reserved
one alley exclusively for lady Customers
and will paw especially personal attention
to them. No one not a gentleman will
be allowed in this hall and ladies can be
assured of courteous treatment whether
visiting the hall with friends or alone.
This afternoon Mr.. Rowe will give
Idaho Springs siftings., 1903-03-07
More Riots,

Disturbances of strikers are not nearly
as grave as an individual disorder of the
system. Overwork, loss of sleep, nervous
tension will be followed by utter collapse,
unless a reliable remedy is Immediately
employed. There's nothing SO efficient
to cuce disorders of the Liver or Kidneys
as Electric Bitters. It's a wonderful
tonic, aud effective nervine and the
greatest all around medicine for run
down systems. 1t dispels Nervousness,
Rheumatism and Neuralgia and expels
Malaria germs. Only soc, and satisfact.
ion guaranteed by J. J.. Sherwin Drug
gist.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1903-03-07
Kensington Tea.

One of the prettiest social events of the
week, the Kensingtou Tea given Thurs
day afternoon by Mrs. Charles Worth at
her home on Miner St. A dainty lunch
con was served under bower of pink
aud white carnations artistically arranged
among profusion of smilax and ferns.
The color scheme of green pink and
white was perfectly carried in the table
decorations and embroidered linens, the
carnations with long streamers of pink
and white ribbon.
Those present were Mesdames Aldolph
Nelson, Charles Lamb, Steve Moves,
Samuel Marchington, Aldolph Seidler,
George Wilkie and Miss Nettie Seidler.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1903-03-07

prizes for the best scores made between
the hours of two and FIVE and will serve
claret frappe with waters for the ladies.
To the lady making the highest score to-
day will be presented with a fine lace
handkerchief The gent making the
highest score will be given box of fine
cigars. Remember alley No. 3 will be
reserved exclusively for ladies. Phone
Black 52I. Applications for club nights
will be received.
Mr.. Rowe has completed arrangements
with the state championship team, the
Overland club, which club won this dis.
tinction at the Post tournament recently
held in Denver. This club will arrive
this morning Saturday to give an ex-
hibition of their skill. The team con-
sists of five persons-all star bowlers
They will also bowl against five of the
best men in Idaho Springs. The alleys
will be opened at O'Clock. Everybody
invited.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1903-03-07
Don't Make a Mistake

And take the wrong train to California
this year. The Overland limited sleeper
leaves Denver 500 p. m. daily. Through
round trip tickets allow stop over at
pleasure. No change of sleepers in mid
die of night Free side trip to Salt Lake
city. Meals in dining cars. Most ele-
giant and comfortable equipment on the
finest train in the west at no additional
cost over other trains. See your local
agent or address E, R. Griffin, general
agent, Denver.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1903-03-07

the Brunswick, Bake, Collender people
make, and are now in use all over the
east The Antler's Hotel i'll Colorado
Springs, two places in Denver and one
in Pueblo are the only places in Colorado
that can boast of as good equipment as
Mr. Rowe has placed in his parlor.
They are just as smooth as glass, re-
marked one of our old time bowlers yes
terday, after a thorough inspection of
Mr. Rowe's alleys.
To those who are not experts, and
even to beginners, it ought to be an easy
thing to become proficient in the art of
bowling, much easier on these continu-
GUS alleys than on any other kind. Bow
ling is now veritable craze in the east,
and even in Colorado Springs newspapers
devote columns to the different clubs and
scores.
1t must be a good thing because the
doctors prescribe it. tbs form of gym
nasium work, orly much lighter, still