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Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1903-11-20
A Remarkable Case. .

One of the most remarkable
cases Of a cold, deep-seated on the
lungs, causing pneumonia, is that
of Mrs. Gertrude E. Fenner, Marion,
Ind, who was entirely cured by
the use of One Minute Cough Cure.
She says: "The coughing and
straining so weakened me that /
ran down in weight from 148 to 80
pounds. / tried a number Of
remedies to no avail until / used
One Minute Cough Cure. Four
bottles of this wonderful remedy
cured me entirely of the cough,
strengthened my lungs and re-
stored me to my normal weight,
health and strength" Sold by
Belt & Cherrington.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1903-11-20

Miss May Shelton has returned
home from visit TO relatives in
Portland.
Mr.. and Mrs. Jonathan Courier,
of Falls City, were Dallas visitors,
Monday.
The wind last Tuesday night
blew the Hopewell church from its
foundation.
o. E. Leet, the rustling real
estate man of Falls City, was in
Dallas, Monday
w. e. Craven and Miss Annie e.
McAdams were married this week.
Both are residents of Monmouth,
the groom being a son of Mr.. and
Mrs. Joseph Craven.
The Scroggin Bros. bank was
opened up for business Monday.
Their new safe has not arrived yet,
but they have put in a temporary
one until it comes.-Sheridan Sun.
H. w. Bancroft was elected
Mayor of Falls City at a recent
meeting of the council, to succeed
w. H. Milligan, resigned. Mr..
Bancroft takes a lively interest in
the development Of his town, and
his election will give general salts
faction.
J. L. Morris who has been in the
employ of D. L. Keyt for several
years in the dry goods business,
who expected to go to Dallas, has
resigned his position, and left Fri
day morning for Antelope, in
Eastern Oregon, to look over the
business situation. Sheridan Sun.
Prof. L. R. Alderman, Superin-
tendent of the McMinnville public
schools, attended the Teachers
Institute in Dallas last Friday, and
remained over to the School Officers
Convention Saturday. Prof. Alder
man expressed himself as much
pleased with the interest shown in
school work by the people of Polk
county,
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1903-11-20

T. J. Cherrington was Portland
visitor this week.
R. E. Williams, cashier of the
Dallas City Bank, was a Portland
visitor during the week.
On November 16, 1903, there
advertised letters in the Dallas
postoffice for Mrs. Olive Crowder,
Mrs. Floyd E. Fisher, Mrs. L. A.
Sloan, Miss Lille Kinkle, Miss Eva
Vincent, Charles w. Simonson,
John Willie and CHM & Co. G. G..
CoAD, Postmaster.
State School Superintendent ]. H.
Ackerman met with painful acci-
dent while returning to Salem from
Dallas last Saturday afternoon. At
point short distance beyond
Eola, the horses took fright at some
object by the roadside, and despite
the drivers efforts to control them,
jumped to one side and overturned
the buggy. Mr.. Ackerman fell to
the ground striking on his face and
breast, and his arm was doubled
under bis body in such manner
as to catch the full weight of his
body in the fall. His hand was
badly bruised and it will be several
days before he will be able to use
it again.
While assisting in moving a
house in Falls City one day last
week, Adolph Sampson was struck
in the abdomen by the eapstan
lever and painfully injured. He
was brought to the Cottage Hotel
in Dallas and placed under medical
care. The extent of his injuries
was difficult to ascertain, and for
several days it was feared that
serious results might follow. But
his condition soon began to i'm
prove, and in a few days he was
able to leave his bed. Those who
saw the accident say thathis escape
from instant death was little short
of miraculous.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1903-11-20

j. B. Stump, Of Monmouth, Ore
gon, reports that Gavin & Hammel,
near neighbors Of Tom Wedgwood,
bought yearling Angora buck Of
him few weeks ago and more
recently sent him an order for six
more, sending $40 more than the
price he asked. Mr.. Stump has
sold all Of his yearling bucks and
a number Of his kid bucks. Rural
Northwest.
A dispatch from Independence
to Saturdays Telegram says: "The
Independence Division Of the
Women's Department Of the Lewis
and Clark Centennial Exposition,
met at the City Hall, Wednesday
afternoon, and elected the following
officers President, Mrs. A. j.
Goodman; first vice-president, Mrs.
J. S. Cooper; second vice-president,
Mrs. 0. D. Butler; third vice presi-
dent, Mrs. ]. e. Hubbard; secretary,
Miss Florence Wagner; treasurer,
Mrs. S. e. Owen; press repre-
sentative, Mrs. 0. d. Butler. The
division continues to grow in MEM
bership. The Council has granted
the free use Of the City Hall for
the meetings."
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1903-11-20
ended the sporting.

the first about four and the second
about two years older than | was,
and James, a cousin the age OF
Warren, and myself were often
about the river, fishing, wading,
wallowing in the mud and sand,
and trying to swim. And yet |
think we were often advised and
even commanded not to go in swim
ming, as there was danger of our
being drowned. One early Spring
day the snow and ice were melting,
and a rivulet which poured into
the river near the house was full Of
roaring, foaming, muddy water,
about as cold, of course, as ice
itself. But the sun was shining
quite warm, and we boys were hav-
ing a jolly time wading and
houndering around in the angry
waters. The excitement had thrown
us off our guard, and we were
taken with a sudden surprise and
almost overcome with wretchedness
when we discovered mother stand
ing on the bank among our clothes
with a long switch in her hand.
No threat of punishment or cry Of
despair was heard above the roar
of the dashing waters, but every
boy, blue and numb as he was with
cold, stuck his toes and fingers in
to the muddy bank and made
dash for his clothes. If mother
had been stern enough to punish
US, as she probably believed it was
her duty to do, surely this was her
great opportunity, for we were
naked, and, being thoroughly wet,
could not get into our shirts. My
brother, Elisha, had thrust his
head and hands into his shirt, and
though he made frantic efforts TO
get under cover, his garments stuck
fast. Mother, probably considering
him the most responsible party,
thought she would make an ex-
ample of him and gave him swipe
across the shoulders, which made
him dance around and redouble
his comical efforts to get his shirt
on. But the ridiculous and pitiful
spectacle had now overcome her
resolution, and smile was seen to
start at the corners of her mouth =
a harbinger of mercy we were not
slow to detect. She finally assisted
us in getting into our clothes, and
then warned US that the next time
we would be punished to the full
extent of the law
Continued Next Week
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1903-11-20
CHINAMAN LOSES SUIT
Supreme Court Finds There Is Not
Sufficient Evidence of Fraud to
Avoid Settlement.

The Supreme Court handed down
decision Monday in the suit Of
Sing On, appellant, VS.. Jacob
Brown and @. e. Brown, respon-
dents, appeal from Polk County,
affirming the decision of Judge
Boise.
This was suit to set aside one
lease and restore another one, up
on the allegation that an agreement
and settlement had been obtained
by fraud. The Supreme Court
holds that it is the policysof the
law to favor voluntary settlements
of controversies and that there is
no sufficient evidence of fraud in
this case to avoid the settlement.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1903-11-20
NEW COUNCILMAN ELECTED
Willis SimOntOn Chosen to Fill Va-
cancy Caused by Resignation
of w. v. Fuller.

The vacancy in the city council
caused By the resignation of w. v.
Fuller, Of the First Ward, was
filled Monday evening by the cleo
ton Of Willis Simonton to fill the
unexpired term. Mr.. Simonton
was elected by a unanimous vote,
and will take his seat at the first
regular meeting in December.
All the city officers were present,
and a large amount of routine
business was disposed Of, the
session lasting nearly two hours.
The finance Committee reported
favorably upon The quarterly re-
ports of the Auditor and City
Treasurer, and the reports of these
officers were ordered placed upon
file.
Claims against the city were
ordered paid as follows:
D. P. Stouffer, fees 3 months $62.90
W. G. Vassall, same. -. 15.43
OBSERVER, printing notices 1920
The Street Commissioner was
ordered to build a two-board cross
walk at the south crossing of
Jefferson and Ash streets.
An order was made to have the
plat Of the city streets and the
ordinance attached thereto recorded
in the Office of the Clerk of Polk
County.
The cost of the proposed side
walk in front OF the e. R. Tuttle
property on Main street was
assessed at $25, and this amount to-
gether with costs and accruing
costs was ordered entered in the
Docket Of City Liens. The contract
for the construction Of the walk
was awarded to D. B. Richardson,
his bid heing $23.50.
An ordinance fixing the hour of
the meeting Of the council at 7;30
o'clock p. m. during all the months
of the year was read first time.
A 16-candle-power incandescent
light was ordered placed in the
Tannery bridge, the same to be
paid for at the rate Of rs cents per
month.
The Marshal was instructed to
purchase a new stove for the City
Hall.
The next regular meeting of the
council will be held on Monday
evening, December Z.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1903-11-20
Played Out.

Dull Headache, Pains in various parts
Of the body Sinking at the Pit OF the
Stomach. Loss OF Appetite, Feverishness,
Pimples or Sores are all positive evidences
OF impure blood. No matter how It be-
came so, It must be purified in order to
obtain good health. Aeker's Blood Elixir
has never failed to cure Scrofulous or
Syphilitic poisOns or any other blood
diseases. It is certainly a wonderful
remedy and we sell every bottle on a posi-
tive guarantee. Belt & Cherrington, Dali
las. Oregon.
DYSPEPSIA CAN BE CURED BY using
Acker's Dyspepsia r8blets. One little
Tablet win give Immediate relief or money
refunded. Sold IN handsome tin boxes
at Is cents. Belt q Cherrington, Dallas.
Oregon.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1903-11-20

Boats on the Willamette river
are running daily between Inde
pendence and Portland.
The Holy Rollers at Corvallis
are "steaming up" again. Since
the leaders, Brooks and Crefield,
have returned, the groans have
been gradually increasing in volume
of tone, and another outburst of
devotional nature is expected to
occur at any time.
The Normal Cadet Band, one of
the best musical organizations in
Oregon, gave concert to a crowded
house in Monmouth, Friday night.
The program was greatly enjoyed,
and the boys were warmly con-
graduated upon the rapid progress
they are making in their musical
work.
The Tillamook County court
house was totally destroyed by fire
at an early hour Saturday morning.
The books and records of the
County Clerks office and the 1908
tax roll were saved. The court
house was a neat frame structure,
and was built in 1900 at a cost Of
$4,000.
Union Thanksgiving services will
be held in the Baptist church in
independence next Thursday morn
ing at 10:30 o'clock. Rev. Edmons-
ton will preach the sermon. DR..
Thompson, of the Presbyterian
church, will preach a Thanksgiving
sermon next Sunday morning in
that church.
License to wed was issued this
week to Frank Gillian and Miss
Iva |. Hooker. Mr.. Gillian is a
son Of one of Polk county's promi-
nent pioneer families, and is a
substantial farmer and stockraiser
of the Pedee neighborhood. His
bride is a daughter of Mr.. and Mrs.
Ira Hooker, Of Airlie. The many
friends of this worthy couple will
wish them the greatest happiness
in their new relation.
r. L. Feigel, former resident
of Benton county, died Of heart
failure at his home in Independence,
Sunday night, aged SO years. His
daughter died in Portland the same
day, and the remains were taken
to independence for burial. The
funeral was conducted by DR.. E. J.
Thompson, and the bodies were in
tered in the l. o. 0. F. cemetery.
Mr.. Feigel's daughter was married
and leaves three children.
N. G. Mathers, of California, who
recently bought a buck kid Of U. S.
Grant, of Dallas, Oregon, writes
that he has been breeding Angora
goats eight years and has bought
eight bucks, and his purchase from
Mr.. Grant suits him best of all.
He reports that this buck kid is,
in fact, the largest, finest and best
young buck that he has ever seen.
Mr.. Mathers says there are not a
great many Angoras now in his
part of the state but the business
promises to be one of importance
there before long.-Rural North
west.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1903-11-20

When the butter won't
come put a penny in the
churn," is an old time dairy
proverb. 1t often seems to
work though no one has ever
told why.
When mothers are worried
because the children do not
gain strength and flesh we
say give them SCOTS Emul-
sion.
1t is like the penny in the
milk because it works and
because there is something
astonishing about it.
SCOTS Emulsion is simply
a milk of pure cod liver oil
with some hypophosphites
especially prepared for delicate
stomachs.
Children take to it naturally
because they like the taste
and the remedy takes just as
naturally to the children be-
cause it is SO perfectly adapted
to their wants.
For all weak and pale and
thin children SCOTS Emulsion
is the most satisfactory treat
ment.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1903-11-20

The readers Of this paper will be pleased 70
learn that there ia at least one dreaded disease
that science has been able to cure in all ita
Cure is the only positive cure known to the med
ical fraternity. Catarrh being a constitutional
disease, requires o constitutional treatment.
H9lls Catarrn cure Is Iahsn acLln9
the system, thereby destroying the foundation
OF the disease, and giving the patient strength
by building up the constitution and assisting
nature in doing its work. The proprietors have
go much faith in its curative powers, that they
offer One Hundred Dollars for any case that tt
fails to cure. Send for list Of testimonials.
Address, F. J. CHENEY 3 CO., Toledo,o.
~ Sold BY Druggists, 75c.
Halls Family Pills are the best.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1903-11-20

Cheap Sunday Rates Between Port
land and Willamette Valley Points.

Low round trip rates have been
placed in effect between Portland
and Willamette Valley points, in
either direction. Tickets will be
sold Saturdays and Sundays, and
limited to return on or before the
following Monday. Rate from
Dallas, $3.50.
Call on Southern Pacific Com
pany's agent for particulars.
Best Legal Blanks for sale at
this office. Full line carried.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1903-11-20

AcKER's DYSPEPSIA TABLETS are
sold on a positive guarantee. Cures heart
burn, raising Of the food, distress after
eating or any form Of dyspepsia. One
little tablet gives immediate relief. 2
cts. and 30 cts. Belt & cherrington
Dallas. Oregon.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1903-11-20

AZ Pays for the OBSERVER
XI and the Weekly OregOnian
one year. In order to take
advantage of this liberal
offer, your subscription TO the OBSERVER
must be paid up to date. Now is the
time TO subscribe.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1903-11-20
10 CUE A cold IN oNE pAY

Take Laxative BromO QuinIne Tablets.
All druggists refund the money II It
fails to cure. E ". Groves signature
u on each box 3se-
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1903-11-20

EXPERIENCE IS THE BEST teacher.
Use Acker's English Remedy in any
case OF coughs, cold or Group. Should II
fail to give immediate relief money re-
funded = cts. and 30 eta Belt & Cher
rington. Dallas. Oregon
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-10-24
Said She Stole Her Husband.

Henrietta Walker, colored, who resides
near the corner of LIST and o streets north
west, has troubles of her own" and she
aired them in the Police Court this morning
before a large amber of spectators. Ac-
cording to Henrietta, she is a much abused
woman. She gave Judge Kimball history
Of her married life, which, according to her
statement, has been anything but pleasant.
The case before the court was that Of Car
RE Smallwood, colored, who was arraigned
on charge of carrying razor.
Ia declared, land when 1 got after her
about 1t last night in the presence of my
husband she told me to shut up and threat
ened to fix me-"
What do you know about her having a
razor?" the court inquired.
She had one in her hand, and when l
said 1 was going to have her arrested, what
do you suppose my husband said?'
What did he say?" Prosecutor Pugh
asked.
He said he'd pay her fine" Henrietta
replied. 49,, ,r o..
his honor asked.
yes sir; 1t had black handle"
Washington. who had been summoned as a.
witness.
~, hat kind of handle did it have7" she
was asked.
"A white handle" was the -sply.
II never had a razor In nv life," Carrie
told the court, land" Is
Case dismissed" Judes Kimball said
land l would advise you to let that wo-
mans husband alone"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-10-24
FIRST FALL MEETING.
South Washington Citizens Associa-
ton Discusses Business Matters.

The first meeting of the South Washing
ton Citizens Association since the adjourn
ment was taken for the summer, was held
last night in the parish house of Grace
Episcopal Church. corner of 9th and d
Scaggs, presided and the duties of secre-
tary were attended to by Frank b. Gill
more.
Rev. Claude E. Smith, pastor Of Epiphany
Chapel who is chairman of the school COM
mittee read paper, showing the number of
children under the age of fourteen years
who attend school and commented Oh the
fact that there was a large number under
the age of sixteen who do not. Some step,
he said, ought to be taken in behalf of the
boys who are employed by the messenger
companies and the Post Office Department,
In order that they may receive the benefit or
the public school system. President Scaggs
took occasion to remark that 1t was not al
ways the son of a widow who was employed
by the messenger companies, but boys who
had parents well able to work for them.
DIR. G. r. Lee Cole. chairman of the COM
mittee on health. called attention to the
pool Of water which he declared was stag
nant.A at the north end Of the agricultural
scribed 1t as being the cause of malaria ana
said that steps should be taken to have 1t
filled up or drained. The matter will be
called to the attention of Col Symons, sup
erintendent of public buildings and grounds
DR.. Willard Thompson. as chairman or the
committee on streets. informed the asso-
citation that the streets of South Washing
ton were in a generally bad condition and
in need of repairs.
Joshiah Millard, a member OF the East
End Citizens Association. was introduced
by President .Scaggs. and made short talk
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-10-24
DEPARTMENT KEPT BUSY.
Four Fire Alarms Bstwen 4:3O and 8
O'Clock Yesterday.

The fire department was kept busy yes
terday afternoon and last night responding
to alarms of fire. The FIRST of the four
alarms turned in between $50 and o clock
summoned several companies of the de-
partment to the home,of John B. Ellis. at
Z212 Liberty street northwest. 1t was
found by the firemen that the blaze on the
second floor of the house had been caused
by trouble with the fsIe. and the fremen
extinguished 1t before more than $50 dam
age had been done. One Of the horses at
tached to No. 9 engine fell on the pave
ment near 10th and u streets while re-
spending to the alarm and was slightly in
1ured. because OF the delay another en-
g1ne was summoned from its quarters to
take the place of No. 8. The property that
was damaged was not insured.
The second call for the department came
from box I'll about GAO o'clock. and was
rear OF the house Of Elyira Bryant, 1920
Oregon avenue. It Is estimated that about
$50 damage was done. The origin of the
fire is not known.
about 40 o'clock several companies speed
ed to the vicinity of 10th and C streets
northeast, where box 658 is located. There
was no fire to be found. and the firemen
soon concluded that the alarm had been
turned In by the individual who has sent
in two other false alarms this week. An
effort is being made by the police to find
the offender.
1t was about 8 o'clock when the fourth
call for assistance was received. Ray
mond Martin, manager Of the Kenilworth
cafe, at 1907 Pennsylvania avenue, sent a
message to No. l engine company. Only
the one company responded. An exposed
electric wire in the dining room had caused
blaze. Several patrons Of the place who
were there at the time hurried out. and in
few minutes the firemen had the blaze
extinguished. The damage amounted to
about $25.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-10-24
Holds an Open Meeting.

Camp No. 6. Patriotic Order, Sons of
America, held an open meeting for men
only at its hall. 3O4 B street southeast, last
Wednesday evening, which was largely at
tended by the members and friends of the
order. The hall, which has recently been
reftted, presented a handsome appearance
and was tastefully decorated. The meeting
was called to order by Mr.. John s. Wagner,
master Of forms, Camp No. 8, and chair
man of the committee on entertainment.
The program was as follows: Singing. MY
Country. IT'S of Thee followed by violin
solo by VIM. Gator; address by John r.
Started. past president, Camp No. 272.
Sayre, Pa. on 'Ideality and Idealization,
as Exemplified by the Patriotic Order Sons
of America monologue by Mr.. VIM. A.
Klinger; recitation and monologue by Mr..
John Veihmeyer; address by John r. Ma
honey on the Power of Education" the
advancement of which is one of the objects
of the order; violin solo by VIM. Gator; ad-
dress by Capt. F. w. Alexander, national
inspector. on the principles, objects. benefits
and progress Of the order. Refreshments
were served.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-10-24
Catholic Professor Dead.

Henry F. Wehage, a former professor
at st. Johns College. this city, died
Thursday at a. m. at Ammendale. Md.
in the Normal Institute Of the Order of
Christian Brothers, Of which he was a
member. He was born in Baltimore, jan
uary 20, 1855, receiving his early educa-
ton at st. Vincents Academy of that
city. When eighteen years old he entered
the novitiate of the Christian Brothers
at Calasson-o on -the-Sound. Westminster.
N Y. He was known In religious circles
as Brother Basilan. After his probation
airy period he took up his life work in
New York. teaching in several Catholic
then sent to La Sale College, Philadel-
phia, and afterward to ST. Thomas Col
lege, Scranton. His illness covered a
period Of two weeks. The funeral will
occur at the Ammendale Institute today.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-10-24
FRATERNITY DINNER.
Phi Kappa Psi Members Entertained at
Hotel Barton

The first OF a series of dinners by the
Washington Alumni Association of the Phi
Kappa Psi fraternity was held last evening
at the Hotel Barton. Mr. A. B. Browne.
president of the association, presided.
Speeches were made, by Messrs. A. B.
Browne w. L. Alexander, vice president of
the fraternity; Prof. w. r. Vance, recently
appointed to the law faculty of Columbia
University. and J. Paul Earnest, also of the
university.
vote of thanks was given to the retiring
secretary. c. w. Clement. Mr.. John Sher-
man, jr., was by a unanimous vote elected
to succeed Mr.. Clement.
Among those present were: DR.. w. L.
Alexander, A. B. Browne, 8. ]. Butterfield,
w. w. Curtis. ]. Paul Earnest, DR.. w. A.
FARMLAND. J. B. Gratian. DR.. H. L. Hodg-
kins. F. B. Pyle, Preston B. Roy. F. c.
Robb. Mason N. Richardson. H. M. Suter.
J. Edgar Smith, John Sherman. jr.. Ralph
Wormelle, Mr.. w. H. Woodward, Mr.. James
L. Norris. H. c. Mccartney, c. g. Harris.
B. r. Bynum, M. G. Latimer, r. v. r.
Reynolds, DR.. J. r. Tubman, DR.. w. w.
Grier and c. w. Clement.