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Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1904-12-09
END OF USEFUL LIFE
Polk County Pioneer of 1853 Dies
at His Home In independence.

Harbin NJ. Cooper died at his home
in Independence last Thursday. aged
rs years. His death Was the result of
a complication Of ailments. He was
brother of John r. Cooper, and
leaves a wife and five grown children
The following brief sketch Of his
life is taken from the Independence
Enterprise: "H. NJ. Cooper was born
near Louisville in Kentucky, Deem
ber 5, 1929. In 1889 he emigrated with
his parents to Missouri. There he re-
mained until 1S49, when like many
others, he left for California to en-
gage in mining In one year he re-
turned to Missouri and was there
married to Miss A. J. Stewart. In
1858, together they set out with OK
team for Oregon. They located in
Cooper Hollow, Polk county, where
his fathers family had settled the
year before. The Cooper Hollow
vicinity took its name from Lewis L.
Cooper, father Of Harbin and John R.
Harbin spent few years mining in
Kittitas county, Washington, ard
owned and operated a grist mill in
John Day. He sold the mill in 1898
and returned to Independence, where
he since remained. At the time of his
death he owned a farm of 800 acres
just south of Independence, and with
Mrs. Hall, a 200 acre farm near the
Krebs hop ranch. The greater part
Of Mr. Cooper's life was spent in min
ing and prospecting. AS a citizen,
Mr.. Cooper's life was exemplary. For
4 number of years, he was a con-
'istent member of the Christian
church.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1904-12-09

ond never had a return OF tne
symptoms. .,io,bt ba men
toned who do not wish their n"'i''
published. ,.,o;+ ia re-
onired. Owing to the crowds rusnlng ,l!s
to see the doctor he will receive n'
natients from 10 a, m. to 8 p m. ~
Darrin remains at Hotel Gail, Dallas
until December2S. .,,,oo+
DR.. Darrin's terms for treatment =
are S. a week, or in that Proportlonr r, o.
time as the case may require. Inc
poor treated free, except meoiclne9'
from 10 to II daily.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1904-12-09
FREE TELEPHONE EXCHANGE.

A movement to secure free telephone
connection between Dallas, Inde-
pendence and Monmouth is being dis
cussed by the subscribers Of the
Pacific States Telephone Company,
and is meeting with much favor in
the three towns. The plan proposed
by the company, as we understand it,
is to furnish free switching privileges,
if the subscribers will build and
maintain an extra line between these
towns.
The company's main line is kept in
such constant use by long-distance
business that it will be necessary to
put up a new line to accommodate the
subscribers of the proposed three
town exchange.
The cost Of the extra line will not
exceed $500, and it is believed that the
amount can be easily and quickly
raised by forming a stock company
among the patrons. The Pacific States
company has about 400 subscribers in
the three towns, including the tribu-
tary farmer lines, and the cost Of free
switching privileges would be less
than $3.50 to each patron. At the
present rates, the amount paid to the
company in a single year as long
distance tolls would build the pro-
posed line and leave a neat balance.
II the line is built by stock company,
1t will belong to the subscribers, and
they can use it as they see fit.
Free telephone connection between
Dallas, Independence and Monmouth
would be Of great benefit and con-
venience to the people of each town,
and it is Of much Importance that the
proposed movement be agitated until
the desired connection is secured.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1904-12-09
PLAN FOR GOAT SHOW
Mohair Association Appoints Com
mittee to Arrange for Annual
Exhibit In Dallas.

The meeting of the Polk County
Mohair Association in Dallas last
Saturday afternoon was we'll attended
by growers from all parts of the
county. The principal business of
the session was the appointment of a
committee to make arrangements for
the Annual Goat Show to be held in
Dallas early in the coming year. The
members of the committee are Presi-
dent G.. w, McBee, U. S. Grant, w. A..
Ayres, II. l.. Fenton and James Rid
dell. These gentlemen will have full
power to make all necessary arrange
ments for the show, and will meet
soon to fix the dates upon which the
exhibit will be made.
The annual show Of blooded An
CORA goats in Dallas has grown from
small county affair to an exhibit OF
state importance, and is looked upon
as one Of the principal events in live
stock circles each year. The show
last season was larger than ever be.
fore, and prominent Angora breeders
from every Western state were present.
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Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1904-12-09
REALESTATE!!

rs acres-Nice Homellke place.
with good buildings and fences
lo acres in cultivation-lots of fine
Oiiii o0l ''.'.'...... $500
3 acres with a good little House
and Barn-all fenced and under
CULTIVATION, only ,.............$ s $50
Nice 13 acre tract, finely sit
uated-worth $50 per acre-only 5 80
Fine 100 acre farm, we'll i'm
r, E-0,oH '''''''''''.'...... $4,000
We'll improved farm of III acres $25OO
Finely improved farm Of AGO
Go '''''''''.'''.. ....... S9500
Stock Ranch 10000 acres under
cuIIlVatlon-Can't be beat ..., $4,000
Nice little Home of Is acres $11oo
Stock and Grain farm Of 23O acres
"a dick mailing good place at a
464 IL iacres-3O under cultivation
buIldlngs-Fenced-a good place
cheap as dirt-only. .r. S15oo
here dere IS the cheapest place in O
oregon 81 acres, House, Barn
ana ana other Improvements worth
Sl2OO at least-for onl { eoo
1 nave all classes of Ranches and nj
arms Tor sale-I can suit Won in
quality or price. S0u III
HENRY CArIPBEII
IN Nll' A1-l411"' OREGON
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1904-12-09

A subscriber complains that the
OBSERVER does not print the "doeings
of the Japanes and Rushia wares and
the newes Of the wirld in ginerel. I"
The subscriber is correct. Such news
OF this class as we might give could
not be compared with the reports to
be found in the big metropolitan
daily and weekly papers, and for this
reason we do not attempt to furnish
it. By the time we have rustled
around, ten or fifteen hours a day,
collecting the news Of Polk county
and the more important happenings
here in Oregon, we have neither the
time nor the inclination to tackle the
"newes OF the wirld in ginerel."
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1904-12-09

The dancing party given by the
Riekreall orchestra in the City Hall
last Saturday evening was one of the
pleasant social affairs of the season
Excellent music was furnished. and
dancing was INDUCED in until few
minutes before midnight. The men,
bers Of the orchestra are: Mrs. Ed
Siefarth, violin; John Koser, eornet;
Isaac GoOdell, bass viol, and Miss
piano.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1904-12-09

The Portland Telegram has figured
1t out that it costs the Portland Board
OF Charities $4l26 to dispense $2O69 in
charity; IN other words, that the
Board spends twice as much on itself
as on the poor and needy. The figures
are taken from the Boards annual re-
port. Rather an expensive method of
aims giving.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1904-12-09
EStray Notice.

Strayed from Philomath about De-
cember l, one brown mare, with two
white hind feet, weighs about 1000
pounds, nine years old, Liberal re-
ward will be paid for her return to
Z. A. CONE.
Philom ath, Or.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1904-12-09
The Deaf Ear
portland Freie Press

The lack or loss of one of the five
human senses isolates the patient thus
afflicted as entirely from the world as
if he was banished to a lone island.
What qualification can bring us the
society of our best friends and acquain-
tances if their voices do not reach our
ear or if, instead of it, we are only con-
scious of an indistinct murmur? With
the loss of hearing all joy and pleas
ure dies within us, most so in the
domestic relations and family life.
The song Of our children sounds from
their lips but does not reach our
hearts, their thanks and prayers are
an empty sound. No birds sing in
the branches for US; no sound of the
whole nature reaches our cara feel
ing OF sorrow and despair fills our
heart. 1t makes no difference if our
suffering is due to an obstinate cold
or to other causes.
To give our readers a case, the most
convincing because taken from the
circle OF our nearest cquaintances.
we refer to Mr.. ]. J. Kern, who suf-
fered five years ago from a deafness so
obstinate that his mind began to suf-
fer. Mr.. Kern was at that time edi-
tor of the "Nachrichten and Freie
Presse, " and the loss of hearing and
the constant noise in his ears proved
a great obstacle to his business. DR.
Darrln cured him ten years ago bv
clever treatment, and the evil has
never returned.
10 Whom it May Concern.
For years my daughter has been
deaf, with almost constant DISCHARGE
OF the ears. causing a disagreeable
odor Her skin had become a brown
color from head to feet from constipa-
tlon aid liver trouble, also diabetes
Under DR.. Darrin electrical and med
lcal treatment one year ago all her
above troubles have disappeared, and
L am SO pleased 1 wish all to know
where to be cured. Will answer all
questions by letter or in person at
Jefferson, Oregon.
MRS. G. A. EsTEB.
Paralysis and Epileptlc Fits Cured.
Mrs. James Pugh, of Shedd. Oregon
writes as follows: DR.. Darrin: "You
cured our boy 10 years ago in Port
land Of facial paralysis and epileptic
its He is now strong man. He
mad only one fit two weeks after YOU
commenced treating him"
Mr., &, W. Dunlap, of Halsey, Ore
says: "For over 20 years my wife has
lad inflamed eyes and granulated
ids, DR.. Darrin has cured her"
Mr., G. R. Durfee, of Shaw, Oregon
'eports his cure of deafness bv DR.
Oarrin is complete His daughter,
Hiss Durfee, has had no recurrence
II her deafness and granulated eve
rouble.
Mrs. al Hudson, formerly of Ia
rrande' Oregon, now residing at $50 !
almon street, Portland; paralysis Of {
ne side and diseases peculiar to her {
eX cured nine years ago by DIR
)arrin.
MRS. Abbie Wareham, MontaviIla c
,regon, epilepsy 90 years, cured bv
lectrlclty and medicine 10 years ago
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1904-12-09
COURT HOUSE NOTES.
MARRIAGE LICENSE

WH NhIAIT LIOINOI,
William H. Squires and Miss
Jeanette Smith Levi f. Wright and
Mrs. Harriet Rhodes.
REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS.
II. Hirschberg to David G Dove,
1892 acres, t s s, "A W, 81.
Albert Newbill ct ux to T P Bevens,
40 acres, 10 S, re W, $4O0.
John Dorton ct ux to Henry A Dor
ton ct TX, 1893 acres, t 8 s, W, $500.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1904-12-09

Lost, key ring and three keys.
Finder will please return to GEORGE
HAGooD, Dallas, Oregon.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1904-12-09
Ranch ForR ent.

Hill ranch Of 100 acres for rent.
Apply to J. W. ROBINSON, Dallas, Or
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1904-12-09
Fine Chickens For Sale.

A few pure bred White Wyandotet
cockerels and pullets for sale-Duston
strain. Address J. G. STINGLEY,
Dallas r f d No. /.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1904-12-09
Milk Cow for Sale.

Fresh milk cow for sale.
FRANK RowELL,
Dallas, Oregon.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1904-12-09

Born, December 2, to Mr.. aud Mrs.
Walter Sellers, Of Dallas, a son.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1904-12-09
Scrofula

Is very often acquired.
though generally inherited.
BadhySiene, foul air, impure
water are among its causes.
i IS called "the soil for
tuberCleS," and where 10 Il
allowed to remain tubercu-
IoSis or consumption Is
pretty sure to take root.
Hoods dSSarsaparilla
Removes every Groc0 Of
scrOfuid. Get Hoods.
For testimonials cf remarkable euros
send for Book on Serofgld, No. 4.
C. / Hood Co.. Lowell. Moss.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1904-12-09

Fine line Of Ladies' and Children :
Kid Gloves at Mrs. Metzger's.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1904-12-09
Novelties in LaCquered Work
Very Useful Articles

Very Useful Articles.
To each of our customers that purchase Of
worth of goods, we will present one d
japanese Novelties
We have also arranged to get number ofa
orld-famous
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1904-12-09

To each Of our customers that purchase i
worth Of goods, we will present one Of tboa
We have also had manufactured for us Il
some very pretty
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1904-06-15
HOPKINS CROWD RULED
THE STATE CONVENTION

for the majority report call
cd for AMI it was lost
The adoption of thr report was call
ed for. Ayes were called for and be
fore opposition could vote the report
was leelarcd adopted. There was
more shrek5 of roll cali and the
chairman saii
"You can have a roll call on the
report of the resolutions committee.
We will give you anything you want
after a while
That was all the comfort the Hearst
people obtained, until they were civ
en- chance to vote on the que tion
oi endorsing their candidate in the
ST. Louis convention
When the motion to proceed with
the nomination of candidates was car
rigd, William Prentiss Of Chicago
who was a candidate ror governor
his face white with wrath, mounted
the platform ana after declaring pas
sionately that the convention did not
represent the Democracy Of Illinois,
withdrew his name. lie was cheered
hy the Hearst delegates
William c. CrolIns of Joliet, endor
ed the stand taken by Prentiss, and
also Withdrew his name
While waiting for the resolutions
committee to report, the widest con-
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1904-06-15
Other Proceedings.

Reading of minutes of previous
meetings was dispensed with
The street COMMITTEES reported up
on various subjects referred TO II. as
follows:
Petition Of Mrs Grace McGee, for
permission to replat lots at corner OF
Walnut and Eleventh street. refused,
as was also petition Of Sol Czalinski
for permission TO have street show in
July Brick walk ON Third street was
ordered repaired Arc light ordered
at Centre and Pine streets, Brick
crossing at Cross and Washington;
also at Division ansl Poplar streets
and at Eleventh and Walnut. Arc
light at Thirty third and Park ave-
nue.. Brick crossings at Fifteenth
and Walnut and at Washington ave-
nue. and Eleventh street. Walk on
south side of Twenty-sixth street be-
tween Sycamore and Elm streets.
Telephone pole was ordered removed
from corner of Eighth aud Cedar
streets Purchase of horses and carts
for removal Of refuse was referred to
committee on police, Jail anl fire de-
partment.
Claims and accounts were allow
ed.
Requisitions for fire station No q
were allowed
Garbage wagon was ordered TO bel
started today (June l5th).
Petitions Of Mrs Mary Belts and)
pr. Dun, for permission to build
we're granted
Resolutions providing for STONED
crossings at Twentythird and Hol-l
brook and brick crossings nj Twenty
4econd and Pine aud Twenty second
and Walnut. were referred b streerl
~ommittec
Resolution Of Alderman Koehlers
nrovding for paving Of Ohio Levaa1
street from north line Of Eighth1
street to South line Of Foufteenth3
street. with brick or concrete was re-
ferred To board Of local improves
meuts
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1904-06-15
TIE PLATFORM.

The platform Of the Democrats OF ILLINOIS
yh the Democratic party States In s oore TO restore
government people freed from the spirit
greed with which during last eight Of Rep
uiean riot OF corruption extravaganoc miaru'e
pmen The depleted treasury the atornoy general to
prosecute congress the tariff trust made
platform says by the constitution are ahao
orieacerce the Of the civil ov
military authority separation church and state equality
enactment liberty OF individual
conduct Wy sunpu7ry laws
declares wealth population theae
precious only free by their praccng
that eternal vigilance 6 price liberty
on party pledged primary election law
by all shall
auditing public
tanning public abolished and
revision Of corporation laws to prevent
capzon watering regulating and charges
of applicable all appointed
extending for the Of
inspection gram people to
enabling legislature
eh possible interference
Wi rights c
platform recognition
Philippines
independent by
growth monpoe9
ncy Republican party Washington present
Delegates national
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1904-06-15

Alderman Nordman met like fate.
but made no serious protest. He ia.
troduced resolution III sslihstance AZ
follows:
Whereas, the city council at pre-
vious meeting directed the chief OF
police to enforce the ordinances
against gambling AMI disorderly char
acters, and whereas he has not done
ao therefore, DO II resolved. that he
be again requested to enforce the laws
OF the city"
oh! think thass out of order,
said the mayor in IN apologetic tone,
q am at the head ofthe city govern,
ment and am responsible for the en-
forcement of the ordinances
Alderman Nordman Tho chief
has had thirty days TO do something
and he has done nothing at all.
Go ahead with the next order Of
business, Mir Clerk. gail the mayor.
Alderman Nordman blushe1 with
suppressed excitement. looked at his
| fellow aldermen for some sign cf
disapproyal of the mayors ruling.
but said nothing,
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1904-06-15

fusion prevailed and several fist
fights took place
When the committee finally pre-.
scntcd its report its reading had TO
be su pended for a time because OF
the boots and iaors that greeted IT,
The resolution providing for the on
dor cmeat Of Hearst was not mado
part of the report Of the committee
On resolutions but was submitted to
the convention as n separate matter
The origin1l resolution provided rrlc-
ticaily that the Illinois delcgati n
should vote for Hearst until il va
convenient for somebody else.
Tho substitute pledging the dele
Gates TO Hearst long as his name
is before the convention. was adopt
"a by vote of CSC to 395. The ticket
was thea nominated and the confen-
ton adjourned
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1904-06-15
BELL PLAYS PART
OF AN ANARCHIST
Refuses TO Permit Distribution
OF Necessities to the Needy.
WOULD RESTORE ORDER
MORE DECORATIONS TO OLD
MEXiCO-MlNERS' FEDORA
TlON MAKES A STATE
MENT.
ly the Associated Press.

by the Associated Press,
Denver, June IA The executive
committee of the Western Federation
of Miners Issued a statement tonight
in which they declare the union com
mittee had a conference with the mine
owners which resulted in the latter
agreeing to consider terms Of settle,
mcnt but that he Ctizen's Alliance in.
erferred to such an extent as to pre-
vent a settlement and bring about
present conditions. The statement
rei.erates the declaration of the inno-
cance of the union men in causing the
explosion at Independence, and Sc
vercly criticise the authorities, the
military and present officials of the
district The statement appeals for
funds for tho families Of the leporied
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1904-06-15

Springfield, June "A. The above
nominations were made at the Demo,
cratic convention today
Jchn =. Hopkins. Chicago. win sue
coed himself as chairman o. the state
central committee
William a. Hearst received from
the Democratic $ate convention what
the lIopiirs faction, which complete.
" dominated The PROCEEDINGS knew
he wanted ana IIcarsts campaicn
managers who aopired to control the
Democratic party in this state. rc,
ceiyeI what Jonn p. Hopkins thought
was coming tn them
The Illinois delegation was in
structei to vote Tor Hearst at St Louis
rs long as his name remains before
The convention.
iIearst's sampaign managers re-
caived absolutely no consideration
whatever from the convention The
Harrison party which came solely
from Chicago. and y1s uioigei to
support Congressm5n Williams was
routed completely. Carter II. IIar-
hison was I'M aatel as a delegate and
took 4 train for ho-I7 without going
near the convention. Both his fac
tion and the Hearst party were as
nothing compared TO the strength
and skilful management of the CON
vention exhibited by Hopkins
At the same time it must be said
that never before in Illinois has there
been a bolder display Of ruthless CAV
el rule. than that exhibited by John
P Quinn. of Peoria. who presided oy-
er the convention as temporary and
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1904-06-15
GOOD OFFICER KILLED.
RY Associated Press.

Chicago, June ia special to the
News from Toxic; The officer killed
in the accident to the torpedo ship
Taihoko was Lieut. Commander Oda.
He was the inyertor Of the japanese
mine ana by his great activity apd
kill throughout the operations be.
fore Port Arthur had addol largely
to his reputation Taihok at the time
OF the accident was under a heavy
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1904-06-15
Aldermen Not Permitted to Offer
important Resolutions.
n AM HEAD OF GOVERNMENT"
Aldermen Given to Understand That His
Honor Intends to Run Things to
Suit Himself.

There was another somewhat sensa
tional meeting of the city council last
night at which the mayor showed that
he proposes to ran the city govern.
ment to suit himself il he has to
break every parliamentary ruie that
was ever written. Two alderfnen were
denied the right to introduce reaoiu-
tons and one OF them denied the priv
ilege Of appeal from the decision Of
the chair, and when he protested
vas commanded 70 'eit down. The
victims OF the ruling were Aldermen
Meehan ana Nordman. Under the
head OF unfinished business the for
mer called up the resolution adopted
at the pcryious meeting, requesting
The mayor 70 appoint d committee Of
seven. to inquire whether olS not the
mayor and Alderman Nells were dis
qualified from holding their Offices
because they were parties to business
transactions which called for the pay
mcnt OF money out Of the city treas.
nry. The alderman asked whether o.
not this committee had been appoint
ed.
The mayor-"l think, in the Interest
az this council this comattpn ought
not 10 be appointed.
Alderman Meehan ~ don't 50
what right your honor has 70 ignore
a resolution passed by this council
which calls for the appointment o
,hn committee
The mayor Proceed with the or
der OF business, Mr Clerb.'
Alderman Meehan Hold ON MI
Clerk. insist on being heard.
want 10 know II an alderman has an,
rights. move that the mayor al
point that committee tonight (Motion
9oconded by Alderman Egan).
The mayor You're out Of order
Alderman Mcehan-I made mo
tion and il has been seconded and
demand that il be put
The mayor You're ouf Of order, Sill
down.
Alderman Meehan--l appeal from
the decision Of the chair.
The mayor-~Theres nothing TO ap
peal from. sit down! Sit down.
Alderman Meehan--Ili not SIT down
| till get ready and I've righC to br
! heard
The mayor-You can't bulllo2o me
Proceed with the order Of business
Mr. Clerk.
The clerk then read reports and the
alderman sat down Later in tho
evening under the head of "resoiu
tions and motions The alderman in
troducod a resolution embodyiHg his
motion requiring the mayor 10 zap
point tonight the committee proyid
cd for in the resolution passed at the
previous meeting; and the scene
above recorded was repeated. th0
mayor refusing 10 permit vote upon
the resolution: refusing to permit an
appeal from his decision ana refusin'
~ recognize the aldcrman's rights Il
my manner Again the alderman wa
declared ont of order and comman e..
lo sit down THE other rcsomfip
lid not say when this committee wa
20 be appointed and I'm going to TAXI
my own time about H. = said tho may
or Il want YOU 10 appoint Nh" CON
mittea tonight and my resolution
oalIs'--"I don't care what yo'
want interrupted the mayor. "sIi
down" 81 don't have 20 10 down and
Won can't make me sid down "lI'
see about that; yon can't make me- 90
anything either" A motion TO all
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1904-06-15
POST OFFICE BURGLARIzEo.

Special tn The Bulletin
Stonefort. June 1.-THE post office
wac hdrglarized this morning be
tween I and . O'Clock The safe vas
blown to pieces and stamps and
money to the amount Of $3.50 taken.