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Newport daily independent., 1904-04-13
JONEsBORO TO ST. LOUIS.

For the first time since the re- cent flood, the Frisco line is open from Jonesboro to Cape Girardeau. After May 1st, the Frisco will run through trains from Jonesboro via Poplar Bluff and Cape Girardeau up the west bank of the Mississippi river to St. Louis.
 The service for the first month will be one train a day each way. but not later than July 1st, two new modern through trains will run each way.
Newport daily independent., 1904-04-13
,39O FOR LETTERS TO
 ENCOURAGE EMIGRATION.

The Rock Island system offers twenty prizes of the aggregate value of S390 for letters relative to the territory along it's lines in Arkansas, Indian Territory, Kan sas, Oklahoma, Texas and New Mexico. Letters should deal with the writers experiences since he settled in the Southwest. They should tell how much money he had when he arrived, what measure of success has attended his efforts and what he thinks of that portion of the country in which he is located. Letters should not be less than 300 nor more than 1500 words in length, and will be used for the purpose of advertising the Southwest.
 Letters are desired not only from farmers and farmers wives, but also from merchants, school teachers, clergymen, from every one. in brief, who has a story to tell and who knows how to tell it.
 For circular giving details write to John Sebastian, Passenger Traffic Manager, Rock Island System, Chicago.
Newport daily independent., 1904-04-13
Correct Clothes for Men

RET 10 moro your clothes worries are over. A glance through our store will con- vince you that ts
Newport daily independent., 1904-04-13

Briggs was declared the nomi nee for sheriff of Yell county The first canvass showed tit between him and Smith of 1855 V Jtes.
 Mrs. J. E. Mann of Newpor arrived Sunday over the Iror Mountain and is the guest of R E. Mosby and family. ' Helen; World.
 J. A. Holmes of Batesvillt passed through Newport Wed nesday morning en route to Au gusta to assist Rev. w. M. Will son in a protracted meeting.
 Mrs. Fenetta Haskell, the well known and gifted reader, has a date at Batesville Monday even ing, April 18th, and may be in- duced to give a recital here.
 Miss Mary Laird will entertain at cards Wednesday evening at the home of her sister, Mrs. Ed Wilmans. The affair is given in honor of her friend Mrs. Addie Willis of Augusta.
 The first time that high art photography has ever been prac- tised outside the metropolitan cities. See our work at our rail- way studio at Choctaw depot. Chicago Art Company. 97b7t
 Mrs. Sadie Lentz has leased the house known as the Kentucky Hotel from John Guynn and took possession Wednesday. Mrs. Lentz formerly ran the same house and is well known as a first class landlady.
 General Superintendent w. T.. Tyler of the Iron Mountain is on the White river branch looking after the resumption of construc- tion work on this line. Work on this road has been somewhat de- layed on account of the heavy rains, and it will be pushed as fast as possible now. Little Rock Democrat.
 The Presbyterian church is be- ing papered this week and can- not be used for prayer meeting which will be held Thursday evening in the Metho- dist church. The pastor ex- presses the hope that his mem bers will attend both Wednesday and Thursday evenings prayer service at that church.
 The council of Poplar Bluff on Monday night adopted an ordi- nance forbidding all persons to expectorate upon the sidewalks of the city. The fine is to be not less than S1 nor more than $50 for each offense. Newport needs just such an ordinance as well as walks which will show whether or not the ordinance is being violated.
 In the supreme court Monday, the appeal of the St. Louis, Iron Mountain and Southern Railroad Company versus lff-Goldman Mercantile Company was dis. missed by consent, having been compromised out of court nearly a year ago. The suit was ovel cotton lost by Wolff Goldman II the old compress fire, judgment being secured in the circuit court by the Wolff Goldman Mercan tile Company.
Newport daily independent., 1904-04-13
HERE AND THERE.

For Sale Jersey milch COW, 1ra Rast 8ldtf
 A. Arndt went to Batesville Wednesday.
 J. s. Handford was in the city Wednesday.
 W. Key and wife of De Soto, Mo. are at the Hazel.
 W. B. Empie was thought to be no better Wednesday.
 For sale My home in East Newport. c. ". Best. 7lbtf
 $. F. Muirhead went to St Louis Tuesday night on business.
 Sunlight Flakes, The latest out. Bowen's Cash Store. 87dtf
 The young men of the city will give dance at the Hazel Friday night.
 Everybody get busy and go to Chas. Meyers Great Bargain ctora 82btf
 s. M. Stuckey returned Tues day night from business trip to Cotter.
 Geo. Hillhouse went to Bates vile Wednesday morning on legal business.
 Mrs. w. w. Dutton will enter tain the Clover Club Thursday afternoon.
 Come and see us, Our car IS at the Choctaw depot. Chicago Art Company. ylpT Alex McGregor of Cotton Plant was registered at the Hazel Tuesday night. Good board by day or week, without room. Impure at NO. 209 Hazel street. dt1
 George w. Miller of Little Rock was in Newport Wednes- day on business.
 Edgar Bevens, after a visit to his parents, has returned to hls home in Helena.
 Up to the minute for style and fit the clothing at Chas. Meyers Great Bargain Store. 92btf Mrs. J. c. Kimberlin of Tuck erman visited Mrs. l.. F. klm- berlin Wednesday.
 John W. Garrett of Memphis was shaking hands with friends in the city Wednesday.
 Mrs. B. B. Bond will entertain the Thursday Evening Euchre club tomorrow evening.
 B. W. McCrillis, representing the Globe Democrat History club, was in Newport Wednesday. Buster Brown, collars designed by R. T. Outcault, to be found at the Star Clothing House. 96I Dr. Oscar Jones went to Little Rock Tuesday to attend a meet ing of the state medical board.
 Miss Eleanor Neill went to Batesville Wednesday morning for a few days visit to her par ents.
 Capt. Reed Butler of Bates vile was in Newport Tuesday night en route home from Little Rock.
 A. Mortensen has moved his cleaning and pressing shop to the newly renodeled building oppo- site city jail, S6dtf
 Mrs. V. c. Richardson was called to Alicia Tuesday by the serious illness of her father-in- law, Dr. Richardson.
 Anyone desiring a trained nurse can find one at the corner of Third and Vine streets. Mrs. A E. Clark. S4d4w
 Miss Vivian Wise, after a pleasant visit to Miss Lille Bandv. returned to her home in
Newport daily independent., 1904-04-13
MRS. IDA MCDONALD, Supreme Deputy of the Maccabees of the World.
ses of the World.

that l must do something to regain my health. A friend advocated yourWine Of Cardui treatment 90 strongly that ] decided to try It, although ] had little faith in patent medicines. am now very thankful that did so, for within ten days blessed relief came to me. and in less than three months l was cured. and have enioved fine health
Newport daily independent., 1904-04-13

old ready-mades and extravagant custom-madcs is at hand. This label
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1904-05-27
Notice for Publication.

TIMBER LAND, ACT JUNE 8, 1878.
United States Land Office
Oregon CitV OrppOO
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1904-05-27
Measured the Reservoir.

John P, VanOrsdel, the civil engi-
neer, employed by the Dallas council
to measure the new water reservoir on
Kraber hill, west of town, performed
the work Wednesday morning and
will submit his report to the council
at the first meeting in June. The
reservoir is built OF concrete, and is a
substantial piece of work. 1t is
cylindrical in form, and is 11.S1 feet
deep. The diameter at the bottom is
So feet, and at the top 1926 feet. The
capacity is in round numbers 1920
gallons. Mr.. Gates contract with the
city calls for reservoir capacity of
not less than 100000 gallons. The
council is highly pleased with the
work.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1904-05-27
Entertalns Grand Mntron.

Mrs. Claude Catch, worthy grand
matron of the Order of Eastern Star,
visited Dallas, Tuesday evening, and
was entertained by the members of
Naomi Chapter, No. 90. Twenty-eight
members of Chadwick Chapter, of
Salem, accompanied the grand officer
to Dallas. A fine program was given
by the members of the local chapter,
and a candidate was initiated into the
mysteries of the order, Mrs. Catch
gave an address which was greatly
appreciated After the close of the
lodge, refreshments were served in
the banquet hall. The evening was
greatly enjoyed by all.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1904-05-27
Fails CITY Notes

Holt Mcdaniel, Of Dallas, was a
Falls City visitor last week.
J. c. Talbot is building a new
home on his property. Tt is beauty.
Harry Starr is building a handsome
residence on the property west Of the
M e. parsonage.
Harry Gaynor, Of Dallas, has been
in Falls City in the interest Of the
Gaynor shoe firm.
DR.. Tiffany5 lecture at the M. E..
Church last Friday evening was we'll
attended. He is an able speaker.
A large number of young people
from Falls City went on the excursion
from Dallas to Portland last Sunday
Since the carpenters and painters
have left the home of Mr.. Aurland, he
has one of the neaiest dwelling houses
in town,
Mr. and Mrs. George Tice are max
ing preparations to go to st. Louis
about the first of June. They will
visit friends enroute.
Mr.. and Mrs. H. c. Seymour will
soon leave for Hebo, TiIiamook county,
where Mr.. Seymour is to take charge
ofIthe same school he taught last
Summer.
The eighth grade public school
pupils have all taken the county ex-
animation, and have passed with high
averages. The commencement exer-
cises will be held on June 16.
Miss Edna Parrish, of Dallas
College. will give an entertainment at
the Bridgeport schoolhouse next Tues
day night Admission 25 and Is cents.
1t will be good, and everybody should
go.
Many people from here attended the
picnic at RickTeall, and all report
pleasant time. Over 100 pupils from
the Falls City. school were in the
parade, it being the largest number
from any school.
Mr.. and Mrs. William Alderman
met with a bad accident while out
driving last Sunday morning. When
near the Bridgeport schoolhouse, the
horse became frightened and ran
away, striking a telephone pole and
the buggy. Mrs. Alderman
was seriously injured, and Mr.. Alder
man was badly bruised about the face
and shoulders.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1904-05-27
Methodist Episcopal Conference at
Los Angeles, California.

Account above Conference, the
Southern Pacific Co. will make reduc-
ed rates on the certificate plan from
main line points in Oregon South of
Portland. Passengers will purchase
tickets to Los Angeles, for which Agent
will collect the highest one way rate,
giving n special receipt On pre-
sentation of this receipt duly executed,
by original purchaser, the Southern
Pacific Agent at Los Angeles will sell
return ticket at one-third fare. Sale
dates from Oregon points will be
April 18th to May 9TH inclusive, also
May 9th, 12th 10th, 18th, 23rd, 26th
and 3Oth. The last day ON which
certificates will be honored for return
at reduced rate from Los Angeles will
be June 9TH, 1904.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1904-05-27
Notice to Creditors.

Notice is hereby given that the undersigned
has been duly appointed administrator of the
estate Of James l. Ball, deceased, by the County
Court of the State of Oregon, for Polk County.
All persons having claims against the said
estate are hereby notified to present the same
duly verified, together with the proper vouchers
therefor, to the undersigned, at his residence at
Oak Grove, in said County, within six months
from the date of this notice.
Dated and first published April %, 1904.
FRANK II. FAWK,
Administrator of the estate of
James |. Ball, deceased.
Address r. F. D., Rickreall, Oregon.
Oscar Hayter, Attorney.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1904-05-27
Boer Leader Visits Dallas.

General Joubert, Of South Africa,
who is, or at least claims to be, d
nephew of the late General Joubert Of
the Transvaal, Iectured in the City
Hall to a fair-sized audience last Fri
day evening. He gave an interesting
talk on the early history of South
Africa and the settling of thatcountry
by the Dutch. He also described the
tactics Of the Beers in their recent
great struggle for liberty. The lecture
was illustrated with excellent stere-
opticon views General Joubert says
that the reports recently sent out from
st. Louis to the effect that he is an
impostor are the result of jealousy on
the part Of personal enemies, and de-
clares that he has letters, papers and
other evidence to prove his identity
beyond question. He left on the early
train Saturday for Portland.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1904-05-27
Notice For Publication.

TIMBER LAND ACT JUNE 8, 1873.
United States Land Office,
Oregon City, Oregon,
April 27, 1904.
Notice is hereby given that in compliance
with the provisions of the act OF Congress OF
June 3, 1875 entitled IAN Act for the Sale of
Timber Lands i'll the States OF California, Ore
gon, Nevada and Washington Territory" i" as eX-
tended to all the Public Land States by act of
August 4, 1892, ROsalia James, of Salem, county
of Marion, state OF Oregon, has this day
filed in this office her sworn statement No., 6355
for the purchase of the N. w. ID of Sec. No. a
in Township No.7 s, Range No. W, and will
offer proof to show that the land sought tsmore
valuable for its timber or stone than for agri-
cultural purposes, and TO establish her claim to
SAID land before the Register and Receiver OF
this office at Oregon City, Oregon, on Friday
the 10Th day of July 1901
She names as witnesses: Henry A. Rawson, Of
salem, Oregon; Chas. W. James, of Salem, Ore
gon Cauteld Marsh, of Salem, Oregon; Sophia
NJ. Marsh, of Salem, Oregon.
Any and all persons claiming adversely the
above-described lands are requested TO file their
claim in this office on or before said 18th day
OF July, 1904. ALGERNON S. DRESSER,
Register.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1904-05-27
Notice For Publication.

TIMBER LAND, ACT JUNE 3, 1873.
United States Land Office,
Oregon City, Oregon.
May 2, 1904.
Notice is hereby given that in compliance
with the provisions of the act of Congress OF
June 8, 1878, entitled "An act for the sale of
timber lands i'll the States of California Ore
gon, Nevada and Washington Territory" as
extended to all the Public Land States by act OF
August H. 1892, Herman R. Nehrhas, of Mon
mouth, county OF Polk State OF Oregon, has
this day filed in this office his sworn statement
No. 6420, for the purchase of the N. w. Il of
SECTION No. II in Township No. s.; Range, No;
sought is more valuable for its timber or stone
than for agricultural purposes, and to establish
his claim to said land before the Register and
Receiver OF this office at oregon City, Oregon,
on Tuesday, the 26thday of July, 1901
He names as witnesses: S. II. Tetherow, of
Falls City, Oregon; Albert Burbank, OF Pedee.
Oregon; F. X Hubbard, of Falls City, Oregon;
A. B. Brown, of Falls City, Oregon.
Any and AL persons claiming adversely the
above-described lands are requested to iletheir
claims IN this office on or before said 26th day
of July 1904
ALGERNON S. DRESSER,
Register
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1904-05-27
Notice For Publication,

TIMBER LAND, ACT JUNE 8, 1878.
United States Land Office,
Oregon City, Oregon,
April H. 1901
Notice is hereby given that in compliance
with the provisions of the Act of Congress of
June 8, 1878, entitled "An act for the sale Of
timber lands in the States ofCalif0rniO, Oregon,
Nevada, and Washington Territory" as extend
ed to all the Public Land States by act Of
August 4, 1892 George f. Lowe of Portland,
county of MultuOmah, State of Oregon, has this
day filed in this Office his sworn statement No.
6S9l, for thepuTchase of the \ W a OF Section
No. 10, in Township No. : S. of Range No. Z W,
and will offer proof to show that the land
sought is more valuable for its timber or stone
than for agricultural purposes, and to establish
his claim TO said land before the Register and
Receiver OF this office at Oregon City Oregon, on
Thursday, the 7th day of July, 1904.
He names as witnesses: George W. BOden Of
Portland, Oregon; James Hayes of Dallas,
Oregon; J. D. Mcdonald, of SugarlOaf, Oregon;
J. /. Castle OF Dallas, Oregon.
Any and all persons claiming adversely the
above described lands are requested to file their
claims in this Office on or before said 7th day
of July, 1904
ALGERNOS $. DRESSER,
Register.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1904-05-27
A Startling Test.

To save a life, Dr. T. G. Merritt, of No.
Mehoopany, Pa, made startling test
resulting in a wonderful cure. He
writes, ga patient was attacked with
violent hemorrhages, caused by ulcera-
ton OF the stomach. / had often found
Electric Bitters excellentior acute stom.
ach and liver troubles SO l prescribed
them. The patient gained from the first,
and has not had an attack in IA months "
Electric Bitters are positively guaran-
teed for Dyspepsia, Indigestion, Consti-
patton and Kidney troubles. Try them.
Only SOC at Belt & Cherrington.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1904-05-27
A Cure For piles.

81 had had case Of piles" says G. f.
Carter, Of Atlanta, Ga, "and consulted
a physician who advised me to try a box
OF DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve. 1 pur-
chased box aud was entirely cured.
Il lie splendid for piles, giving relief
instantly, and heartily recommend it
to all sufferers" DeWiu's Witch Hazel
Salye is unequalled Tor its healing
qualities. Eczema and other skin dis
eases, also sores cuts, burns and wounds,
of every kind are quickly cured 10y it
Sold hy Belt d Cherrington.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1904-05-27
Friends Outside the District.

If the Third Judicial district desires
to make 70 mistake it will be sure
that B. L. Eddy is elected as one Of the
judges in that district. Eddy is one
of Oregon's ablest and brightest men,
and is peculiarly fitted to sit upon the
bench. AS a man of broad acquaint-
ance Mr.. Eddy has hosts Of friends
outside his district, who are anxious
that he be elected
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1904-05-27
Notice for Publication.

TIMBER LAND, ACT JUNE 3, 1878.
United States Land Office
Oregon City, Oregon,
April IL, 1904.
Notice is hereby given that in compliance
with the provisions of the act OF Congress OF
June g. 1875 entitled "An act for the sale of
timber lands in the States of California, Oregon,
Nevada, and Washington Territory" as extend
ed to all the Public Land States by act of August
4, 1892 Truman H. Ide, OF Dallas, county Of
Polk State of Oregon has this day filed in this
office his sworn statement No. 6l02, for the pur-
chase Of the West z of Northwest d No rth.
east a of Northwest a and Northwest "a of
Northeast Il OF Sec. No. 2S in Township No. ! s.,
Range No. Z W, and will offer proof to show that
the land sought is more valuable for its timber
or stone than for agricultural purposes, and to
establish his claim to said land before the
county clerk of Polk county, Oregon, at Dallas,
Oregon, on Wednesday, the 9Th day OF July, 1901
He names as witnesses; Oliver P. Chase, OF
Dallas, Oregon, Geo Conlee, OF Dallas, Oregon
Geo Wick, OF Falls City, Oregon, Frank Hub
bard of Dallas, Oregon.
Amy and all persons claiming adversely the
above described lands are requested to file their
claims in this office on or before said 9th day of
July 1904
ALGERNON S. DRESSER,
Register
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1904-05-27
Administrators Notice.

Notice is hereby given, that | the under
signed, Adolph Aebi, have been duly appointed
as administrator of the estate of Anna NJ Big
County, Oregon, All persons having claims
against the same are required to present the
same to the undersigned administrator at
Airlie, Polk County, Oregon, duly made out
and verified as required by law within six
months from the date OF the first publication
hereof.
Dated April 18th, 1904
ADOLPH AEBI,
Administrator of the estate of
Anna NJ. Bigler. deceased
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1904-05-27
Notice For Publication.
TIMBER LAND, ACT JUNE 3, 1878.
United States Land Office,
Ornpnn CitN Ornnnn

TIMBER LAND, ACT JUNE 8, 1878.
United States Land Office
Oregon City, Oregon
April 7, 1904
Notice is hereby given that in compliance
with the provisions of the act of Congress of
June 3. 1875 entitled "An act for the sale OF
timber lands in the States of California, Oregon,
Nevada, and Washington Territory" as extend
ed to all the Public Land States by act of
Augusta, 1892 Fred Haldeman, of Dallas, county
OF Polk, State OF Oregon, has this day
filed in this office his sworn statement No 6358,
for the purchase OF the West q of Northwest "a
aud West 2 of Southwest q Of Section No.
Y, in Township No, S., Range No. West, and
will offer proof to show that the land sought is
more valuable for Its timber or stone than for
agricultural purposes, and to establish his claim
to said land before the Register and Receiver
OF this office at Oregon City, Oregon, on
Wednesday, the 9th day OF July, 1904.
He names as Witnesses; A. Haldeman, of
Dallas, Oregon; Karl Klein, of Portland
Oregon; Otto Leper, of Portland, Oregon;
Charles Ehlenberger of Dallas, Oregon.
Amy and all persons claiming adversely the
lands are requested to file their
claims in this office on or before said 9th day of
July, 1901. ALGERNON S. DRESSER,
Register
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1904-05-27
Belt s Cherrlngton

do not hesitate to recommend kodol
Dyspepsia Cure to their friends and
customers. Indigestion causes more i'll
health than anything else. 1t deranges
the stomach and brings on all manner OF
disease. Kodol Dyspepsia Cure digests
what you eat, cures Indigestion, dyspep-
sia and all stomach disorders. Kodol is
not only perfect digestant but tissue
building tonic as we'll. Renewed health,
perfect strength and increased vitality
follow its use.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1904-05-27

TIMBER LAND, ACT JUNE 3, 1878.
United States Land Office,
Oregon City, Oregon,
April H. 1901.
Notice is hereby given that in compliance
with the provisions OF the act of Congress of
June 3, 1878, entitled can act for the sale of
timber lands in the States of California, Oregon,
Nevada, and Washington Territory" as extend
ed to all the Public Land States by act of
August 4, 1892, George W. Boden, OF Portland,
county Of Multnomah, State OF Oregon, has
this day filed in this office his sworn statement
No 639l, for the purchase of the NEI of Sec
tion No 10 in township No. 7 S, range No. w,
and will offer proof to show that the land sought
is more valuable for its timber or stone than for
agricultural purposes and to establish his claim
to said land before the Register and Receiver of
this Office at oregon City, Oregon on Thursday,
the 7th day of July 1901.
He names as witnesses George Lowe of
Portland, oregon; James Hayes of Dallas, Ore
gon; j. L. Castle OF Dallas, Oregon; J. d. McDon-
old of Sugarloaf, Oregon;
Any and all persons claiming adversely
the aboYe-descIibed lands are requested to file
their claims in this Office on or before said 7th
day Of July 1904.
ALGERNON S. DRESSER,
Register.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1904-05-27
WhOOping Cough.

'In the spring of 1901 my children
had whooping cough" says Mrs. D. W.
Capps, of Capps, Ala. 81 used Cham
berlain's Cough Remedy with the most
satisfactory results. think this is the
best remedy have ever seen for whoop-
ing cough" This remedy keeps the
cough loose, lessons the severity and
frequency of the coughing spells and
counteracts any tendency toward pneu-
monia. For sale by Wilson Drug Co,
Attorneys for Union are making
every possible effort to prevent a
vote on the county seat question,
but are not likely to succeed.