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Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1905-05-26
WAS. BORN IN l7OO
Polk County German Woman Claims
to Have Reached Remarkable
Age of los Years.

Another 'oldest person in the state"
has been discovered in the person of
the mother of Henry Benn, who re-
sides upon a farm in the Spring Val
ley neighborhood of Polk county.
Mrs Benn was born in Germany, in
the latter part Of the year 1899, which
makes her over los years Of age. The
exact date of her birth she does not
remember, but she has records to
prove that she first saw the light of
day during the year mentioned. She
has been in this country only few
years, speaks nothing but German
and understands little English. AL
though she has attained this exceed
ingly advanced age, she maintains
her mental faculties we'll, is in excel
lent health and has a good memory
for events in her early childhood. She
is without question the oldest person
in Marion or Polk county, and per-
haps in the state.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1905-05-26
BAD RUNAWAY ACCIDENT
Mrs. DR.. w. Tyler Smith, of Sheri-
dan, Falls From Her Buggy and
Is Seriously Injured.

Mrs. DR.. W. Tyler Smith, of Sheri-
dan, was seriously injured in a rum
away accident near Sheridan last
Friday afternoon She was driving
to Amity to meet her daughter, Mrs
Joseph Craven, Of Dallas, who was a
passenger on the afternoon West Side
train, when the accident occurred
She had driven only short distance
from Sheridan when her horses be-
came frightened and started to run.
Mrs. Smith attempted to jump out of
the buggy, but was caught in the
rapidly revolving wheels and thrown
violently to the ground. Both legs
were broken, one in two places, and
she was otherwise badly injured.
The unfortunate woman was at once
removed to her home and everything
possible was done to alleviate her
suffering. The injuries were of such
a serious nature that it was feared for
time that she could not recover, but
late reports from her bedside are to
the effect that she is slowly improving.
Her daughter, Mrs. Craven, has been
with her constantly since Friday
evening.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1905-05-26
Dollar Mark For Wool.

Wool prices have climbed to a point
higher than has been known for a
quarter of a century, and are still ris-
ing. Secured territory wools in Boston
are nearly up to 80 cents, and it is pre-
dicted by men in the trade that the
dollar mark will be reached before the
boom is over The excitement in the
market is comparable, In the opinion
Of old traders, to the period immedi
ately preceding and during the Franco
Prussian war, when prices touched
attitudes never known before and
never realized since. Whenever the
staple is offered for sale there are
plenty Of buyers to every seller.-Ore-
gonian.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1905-05-26
sells Flowers In Portland.

The following item from the New
berg Graphic suggests an industry
that might be taken up and followed
with profit by people living III or
around Dallas: Business is unusu-
ally good in Portland with the florists
this season and w. B. Sims is a busy
man these days in doing his share to
supply the demand for Oregon's beau
tiful flowers He has been shipping
a thousand carnations per week to the
city, and none finer go to market,
some of them being four feet high.
The season is now opening for sweet
peas. Mr.. Sims is just now preparing
to set out $4,000 asters."
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1905-05-26
AMONG THE SAWMILLS
Editor of Oregon Timberman Tells
What He Saw in Polk County
Forests.

George Cornwall, the enterprising
editor of The Timberman, came up
from Portland recently and spent a
few days in the sawmills and logging
camps of Polk county. His observa-
tions are noted in the following inter-
esting items:
Martin & Blodgett are cutting oak
about two miles east of Dallas.
The w. w. Johnson Lumber Com
pany, of Dallas, is surveying a log
ging road to bring its logs to the river.
L. B. Knapp, of Dallas, is starting
up his mill to cut 100000 feet of oak
lumber for the Southern Pacific r. r.
Company.
PLY Simpson, of Pedee, is getting
out 100000 feet of logs on the Big
Luckiamute. He is using Lidger-
wood and Willamette engine.
Ed. Biddle, the foundry and ma
chine shop magnate, is now carrying
around the title of Mayor of Dallas
with becoming modesty.
The Charter Oak Mill Company, of
Independence, is cutting hardwood
exclusively. Manager Oberer says
the demand for hardwood is very fair.
Ash is becoming very scarce in the
Willamette Valley and it will be only
a few years until it is practically ex-
hausted
W. D. Matthews, of Portland, has
purchased the AK handle factory at
Dallas. l.. A. Matthews, his nephew,
is interested with him. B. F. Heve-
land, who is the pioneer handle manu-
facturer Of the Willamette valley, will
the plant, which will
probably be enlarged.
The W. w. Johnson Lumber Com
pany have about three million feet of
stock in pile, but have been compelled
to close down their mill on account Of
low water in the stream.
The planning mill will be operated
continuously. A Willamette Iron q
Steel Works logging engine has been
installed in the woods.
F. J. Coad, the sash and door manu-
facturer of Dallas, is one of the owners
Of patent hop baling press and re-
ports an excellent demand for this
type Of presses. Mr.. Coad has a we'll
equipped plant and has had honors
thrust upon him recently by being
elected to the city council.
The work on the extension of the
Dallas & Falls City railroad is pro-
rapidly. The heavy rock
work on the four-mile extension is
finished and upwards Of two miles are
now ready for rails and ties. The
bridge across the Luckiamute, west Of
Falls City, is finished and there are
5hree other bridges to build. The con-
5truction work is under the super
vision Of Chief EngineerJ. w. Coovert |
When this line is finished it will tap !
valuable body of timber
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1905-05-26
Polk County Boy Is PRINCIPAL.

Judge George H. and Mrs. Burnett,
accompanied by Claud Catch, will go
to North Yamhill today, driving over
to Derry to take the afternoon train.
They will attend the graduating exer-
cises of the North Yamhill high school
this evening, when Mr. Catch will
deliver the address. The principal Of
the North Yamhill schools is Harry
Belt, nephew Of Mrs. Burnett and
we'll known to old Salemites He is
one of the brightest of Oregon's young
educators He has been retained by
the North Yamhill district for next
year at an increased salary. Fridays
Statesman.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1905-05-26
CLANS Are Growing Fat.

B. f. Jones, Of Toledo, passed
through Tuesday on his way to Ore.
gon City where he is trying a land
case this week. "Those clans are
growing fat" remarked Mr.. Jones,
referring to the thirty bushels of clans
he is to furnish for the clam-bake to
be given in connection with meeting
of the Willamette Valley League in
Independence soon after the opening
Of the Lewis and Clark Fair.-Inde-
pendence West Side.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1905-05-26
TeIephOne Service Restored.

The Southern Pacific Company and
the Pacific States Telephone Company
have settled their differences concern
ing the telephone in the Dallas depot
and the service was restored Monday.
A free Mutual telephone was placed in
the depot while the companies we're at
outs, and patrons Of the road viii
hereafter have the benefit Of both
phones. The free telephones are a
great convenience to the people Of
Dallas and the travelling public.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1905-05-26
Salt Creek Cemetery.

tits respectfully requested that all
who are interested, directly or IN
directly, will meet at the Salt Creek
cemetery on Decoration Day to take
active steps for the cleaning and put
ting in order of the cemetery. II you
cannot come, send some person to
represent you, and signify your
wishes in the matter. Let all come
who possibly can, as it is a matter OF
no1,tnaI interest. Our cemetery IN It's
present state isa constant reproaen 70
Rsan 60 let us make the last resting
nIace of our dear ones more beautiful
Rv reouest of many citizens.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1905-05-26
ROSE FAIR TONIGHT
Beautiful Display of OregOn's Choicest
Flower Will Greet the Eyes
of Visitors.

The Rose Fair to be given tonight
by the women of the Dallas M. E.
Church will be opened to the public
this evening. A wealth Of Polk
county's choicest roses has been col
lected, and the new Woodman Hall
has been transformed into a veritable
bower of beauty. A pleasing literary
and musical program, in which the
besttalent of Independence and Dallas
will take part, has been prepared for
each evening. An admission fee of 10
cents will be charged. The programs
are as follows:
FRIDAY EVENING.
Vocal solo-Carl Williams.
Reading-Miss Alice Grant.
Vocal solo-Mrs. E. E. Paddock.
Piano solo-Miss Vera Cosper.
Song-Girls' Quartette.
Vocal solo-Fred B. West.
Piano duett-Misses Smith and Nc
Daniel.
Reading-Miss Viola Martin.
Vocal duett-Misses Smith and
Ghorke.
Mandolin solo-Miss Florence Bur
ton.
SATURDAY EVENING.
Piano solo-Miss Iva Mcdaniel.
Recitation-Miss Ruth McColm.
Vocal solo-Mrs. @. g. Coad.
Piano solo-Miss Halle Coad.
Reading-Dan P. Stouffer.
Song-Girls' Quartette.
Reading-Mrs. Ed Biddle.
Vocal solo-Mrs. J. C. Uglow.
3Steinman Allen.
Piano solo-Miss Erma Smith.
Vocal solo-Miss Halle Morrison.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1905-05-26

The Perrydale public school was
closed for the year with appropriate
overciseg last Friday evening.
VA Jackson and son, OF DallaS'
Oregon. arrived up on the Dolphin on
their way to the interior, where MI;
Jackson has two brothers Interested
IN ! mil, n,'mining.-Wrangell alaska senti-
mel
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1905-05-26

A light frost nipped the tops Of
potato vines Thursday morning. No
damage resulted.
The Pensacola journal., 1905-04-28
ROWING CREWS
ARE TRAINING
AND INDICATIONS POINT TO THE
FACT THAT ALL BATTLE
SHIPS WILL BE REP
RESENTED.

The various crews who VII repre-
sent the respective ships catered for
the rowing races tomorrow afternoon
put in nard days work yesterday 81
training. There was net beat that
will be in the races tomorrow but
that could be seen in the harbor for
several hours. Each crew is confident
OF winning the Pensacola challenge
cup, and the races will be fast and
furious from tae beginning to the enu.
Secretary w. c. jones' mas received
the following from an officer OF the
ships, re yarding these races:
"A signal has just been made to the
feet TO the effect that On Saturday
afternoon EeXt, during the races for
the Pensacola Challenge cup, all YES
sclj will be open 10 the general public
except tle Maine, Alabama and Olyn-
pia, which fiagship5 viii be reserved l
for the families and friends Of the on
GERS OF the fleet.
If You can so arrange it that the
various tugs. lunches. ETC.. making
trips to the flees On t1at day will
know that they cannot land at these
three ships, it will be greatly appre-
eiatei, and viii doubtless lessen mis-.
understandings.
The Pensacola journal., 1905-04-28
WALTER MANN MURDERED
BY A BLUEJACkET

are given on another page, but since
tlen it is learned that the bluejacket,
who is charged with the crime. 81
tempted to assault young Mann even
after he had fallen senseless 10 the
pavement.
Death was due, it is stated this
morning, to a fracture Of the skull
He was surrounded by friends and
relatives when death occurred.
According to statements, several
bluejackets engaged in fight in a
saloon on Zarragossa street, and alter
wards left the saloon. One of the men,
who seemed crazed with drink, in
passing Mann, who was several yards
west of the. saloon. gave him a blow
in the face. The young man fell and
his skull was fractured. Afterwards
it required the combined efforts OF a
number of bluejackeis to keep the
man VINO delivered the blow from fur.
ther striking the PROSTATE man.
Mann was taken TO the hospital and
shortly after o'clock expired. death
being due to ccncussion of the k-ain.
The Pensacola journal., 1905-04-28
SNOWSIIOES.
They Are Fearful of Speed ard
Magnificent Spectacle.

They Are Fearful CT Speed ana
Magnificent Spectacle.
Snouslldes are roSt freauent Oh
steep mountains that have heavy
snowfall. With a billowv tr..E Of
snow dust boiling out Iehird ard over
turning or crushing almost everything
before they make an awful and mag
nificent spectacle. Their speed is some.
times 50 great that trees alongside arr
overturned by the swampinG force OF
the air which the slide has violently
disturbed.
There are many well authenticated
Instances where miners have been
ca1ght On the surface OF slide AMI By
Jexterols use OF their skeeS have kept
on top Of the engulfing surface Of the
slide and como cut uninjured. John
SIrir cnee rode down tom the high
Sierra on snowsIide. Se was swish
ed back down in n minute over 4 dis
tance that had taken all day 10 climb.
One day while climbing up a steep
snowy slope a slide started beneath
me, ard for a tine ] was on the sur
face of It's upper edge. where the snow
was about two feet deep. WadinS a
torrent Will give some idea OF the sweep
of the coasting snow. The snow dust
steamed and boiled up around me. and
each time | struggled to my feet the
rushing STOW simply jerked my feet
from beneath me- At last, almost
smothered. was dropped OF the back
end upon bare ground.-Epos A. Mills
In Harper's Weekly.
The Pensacola journal., 1905-04-28
ANOTHER WEDDING
AT WARRINGTON
Mr.. MCDONALD v. GLOVER AND
MISS AGNES SWEENEY MAR
RlEp WEDNESDAY
MORNING.
speciai to The Journal.

Warrington, April 27.-Wednesday
morning at O'Clock one OF the most
brilliant weddings of the season TOOK
place at ST. Jonn's CATHOLIC cnur:h,
s when Mr.. Mcdonald V. Glover and
Miss Agnes Sweeney were united II
the holy bonds of matrimony by Rev.
Father Brady.
The bride was handsomely attired
IN white silk, carrying bouquet ol
white carnations and maiden ndiI
ferns. The bridesmaids, MISS hatlS
Teichman and Miss Eta Bazzell, were
beautiful in white silk MULE.
The groom was attended by MY
VIM. Sweeney and Mr. Frank Kelley,
yho wore the conventional black.
The guests were relatives and especial
! friends of the bride and groom.
After the ceremony the bridal party
repaired TO the home OF MIS-
Josephine Clover, mother of tae groom,
on Canal street where an elegant
wedding breakfast was served Be
side the bridal party and the hostess
those present were: Rev. father
Brady. Mr.. and Mrs John Sweeney,
parents of the bride, Mr.. and MIS-
4 James Sweeney, Miss Alice Sweeaej'
L Mr.. and Mrs. o. ]. Oldmixon, M. S'-'.
DOYLE. Mr.. and Mrs. YIN. Comef,
l Can't. G. w. Airsworth, Mr.. and Mrs.
j. T. Crona, Mrs. Dr.. Kites Mr.. and
Mrs. Crona Suarez, Miss Minnie Nc
Lellan, Miss Nellie Fell, Mr. and MIS-
E. P. Chafin, Mrs Annie Kelley, MISS
Emma Jones, Mrs. j. Frank McCoa-
nell. Mrs. Ada Crona, Miss c. Higgins
and Mrs. Lucas.
The wedding presents were numer
Gus and beautiful, showing the hlgn
esteem with which the bride and
groom are held Mr. and Mrs. Gloves
left on the noon train for Washing
ton, D. c., and Philadelphia for visi
q of several weeks. Their numeroui
4 Warrinz zton friends extend their warm
q est congratulations
q General News Notes
a The infant daughter of MT. an
q Mrs. Burnett Simmons is Se-iousl.
q Ill at tae residence on Broadway. -
Mr.. Herbert Childerson. who for tn
g past several months has been en-
4 ployed as messenger in the steai
engineering department at the nav
yard, has resigned.
d The new LAUGH Russell owned, b
q Nj. John Rance. will soon be read
for service and the boys are anxious
" awaiting TO &C out on her. trif
trip so stnat they can see that sh
will get Christening worthy OF II
boat
The Warrington boys have had
r. meeting for the purpose Of orEanizin
y a baseball team and from present ind
cations it is going 10 take "a hustlil
team TO defeat them
The Pensacola journal., 1905-04-28

- NeitLe- the Captain. Own
4HA ers nor Consignees of tie
EE8 Sp SIS Rio Jano. will be r4-
1zEzR sponsible for debts contract
ed by the crew OF said vessel.
JOSE GUERRIC. Capt.
F. o. HOWE & CO., Agents.
The Pensacola journal., 1905-04-28

n Special communication CT
IN Escambda Lodge, No. Is. =.
~ & A. NJ. viii be held Friday,
April 2Sth, at I o'clock p. N.
Work in e. A. and F. C. degree. Visit.
ing brethren fraternaliy invited.
VAL. II. WRIGHT, W. Il. =
W. G. DALEY, Sec.
The Pensacola journal., 1905-04-28
PICNIC TO-DAY AT
MAGNOLIA BLUFF
SPECIAL TRAINS WILL RUN THIS
AFTERNOON AND NIGHT.
THE PUBLIC INVITED.

The picnic at Magnolia Bluff. by
the ladies' auxiliary of the Brother
hood of Locomotive Engineers, occurs
today and from all indications it will
be largely attended. The laGies have
made 4 special ofrort this year to pre-
pare a pleasing entertainment and TO
take care CT a large crowd.
Special trains will run at 1870. 4:30,
Z and 8 p. n. and the whole public is
invited to attend. The railroad peo-
pie never do things by halves and
when the ladies have an affair in
charge, as in this case. a gooa; time
Ray always be expected.
The Pensacola journal., 1905-04-28
HEALTH IS YOUTH.
Disease and Sickness Brina Old Al,

Herbine, taken every morning
before breakfast. will keep you "a
robust health. fit you 10 ward of dis.
ease. 1t cures constipation. bilious
ness, dyspepsia, fever. skin, liver AM
kidney complaints. 1t purifes the
blood and clears the complexion. Mrs.
d. w Smith, Whitney, Texas, writes
April 3, 1902: Il have used Herbine
and find 1t the best medicine for cor.
stipation and liver troubles. 1t does
all you claim for it. | can highly rec.
onmend It," soc a bottle.
The Pensacola journal., 1905-04-28
sallzrd,s nershound sxrra.

Immediately relieves ho1rse, croupy
cough, oppressed rattlias. rasping AMI
difficult breathing. Henry c. Steasns,
Druggist, Shulls5urg, Wis. writes,
May 90, 1901: Il have been selling
Ballard's Horehound Syrup for two
years. and have never had a prepara-
ton that has given better satisfaction.
notice that when sell bottle they
come back fo- more. | can honestly
recommend IT, 25c, SOC. s1.00 Sold
.Ey all druggists.
The Pensacola journal., 1905-04-28
MUNICIPAL OWNERSHIP
LEAGUE MEETING CALLED

There will be a meeting of the Mu-
nicipal Ownership League at the old
Odd Fellows hall over New Orleans
grocery store on Intendencia street on
Wednesday evening, May 3r6, at s
D. m. II. IL B0ULTER,
President
E. E RRAWNER. Sec'y.
The Pensacola journal., 1905-04-28
A Dandy for Burns.

DR.. Bergin, Pena. Ills, writes: Il
have used Billiards. Snow Iinimen.;
always recommended it TO my friends,
as l an confident there Is no better
made. 1t is dandy for burns Those
who live on farms are especially liable
to many accidental cuts, burns,
bruises, which heal rapidly when Bal
lard's Snow Liniment is applied. 1t
should always be kept in the house for
cases of emergency" Csc, SOC, S100
bottle. Sold by all druggists.
The Pensacola journal., 1905-04-28
FORT BARRANcAs CONTINUES
TO WIN AT BASEBALL

The Fort Barrancas baseball team
continues its winning streak Yester-
day the team met the strong aggrega-
ton from the battleship Iowa, and de-
feated that team by score of 16 to
15.
The game was called at o'clock.
and up to the sixth inning the Iowa
had all the best of the game, the score
standing at that time IA to in the
battleship.s favor The soldiers, now
ever, tnen began to pound the ball in
every direction, and in the next three
innings made nine runs, while the
bluejackets were unable TO score only
one time
The Pensacola journal., 1905-04-28
NOTICE TO TIE PUBLIC.

II has come to my attention, that
certain parties were soliciting patron
age by intifnating that t1ey were con,
nected with. or operating, the Mer
chants Transfer Co, | want it dis
tinctly understood that I am the sole
owner OF the Merchants Transfer Co.
and that | am in 10 way. shape OF
form connected with any other trans
fer company in Pensacola.
THOR. B. THORSEN.
The Pensacola journal., 1905-04-28
~. Goldrfng
Agent,
Pensacola, Fla.
Which Is Your Choice?

To be prosperous or to remain il
want?
You can be one OF the successful i
you are not a coward
II you have the nerve to Try, there
is no question but that you viii he
prosperous. There is no accomplish
ment in wants. 50 20 umight wan
and want all your life and then die O.
want, but let trial take the place OF
want and let trial be composed OF
physical and mental labor, and sue
cess is yours. Taking this as your
motto, carefully consider the merits
Of the investment home PURCHASING
contracts issued by the Standard Trust
Company. This eompany's method -
making loans on real estate PROVIDE
for those who are aspiring and ener-
getic an opportunity OF seca9-
ing a home or paying on mortgase
on terms that cannot be surpassed %
any company. corporation Or individ-
ual. For particulars, see or address
The Pensacola journal., 1905-04-28
UNIQUE ENTERTAINMENT
AT PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH.

The "Old Time Concert" by the La
dies Missionary Society at the Pres
byterian church tonight promises to
be a most unique an& interesting affar.
Refreshments will be served after the
entertainment. The public IS invited.
The Pensacola journal., 1905-04-28
WAS STRUCK ON ZARRAGoSSA
STREET AND DIED THIS MORN
ING AT 4 O'CLOCK AT ST. AN
THoNY's HOSPITAL.

fFrom Thurs lays Second Edition)
Walter Mann, the young man, VINO
was struck by a bluejacket about mid
night last night. expired this morning
at o'clock. The details of the affair
The Pensacola journal., 1905-04-28

Il had a running. itching sore on
my leg. Suffered tortures. Doan's
Ointment took away the burning and
itching instantly, and quickly effected
permanent cure" C. W. Lembart.
Bowling Green, o.
The Pensacola journal., 1905-04-28
So Much For nIamm..

Papa-I hear you were q bad girl to-
day and had to be whipped Small
Observation-Disclosures is awful strict II
I'd "a known she used 70 be school
teacher I'd "a told you not to marry
her.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1905-12-31
WEEKLY VIOLATIONS

Convictions fen violations Of the
Illinois game law have been reporte1
TO Stale Game Commissioner in the
last week as follows
For Hunting Without License.
II. r Stone Frank Beyerfuss and
Paul Noffke Chicago, Cook County.
Earl Stone Moccasin. Ennghan
County. Earl Patterson. Moccasin,
Fred Jisen. Orangeyille. Stephenson
County; Brad Brouilete, Nlurphys.
boro. Jackson Comfy John Duseck
Crystal Lake. NcHenry Comfy; W.
w. Gardner and J. G. Law Galesburg.
Knox County, Attorney Madison, Bea
Fery.lle iroquois County; each fined
s2I and costs
FOR Violating sestion Twenty-six
Fred Ii5eu Oranacy,lle. stephen
son County fined S25 and costs,
For Violating Section One.
William Boyer. Liyie,on, Schuyler
County; fined $40 ana costs.
For Violating Section Twenty-eight
William r Boyd. Sheldona Grove.
Schuyler County fined $40 and costs.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1905-12-31
SHOT AT A BAD NEGRO
he Struck the Clerk in the Face and
Applied a Very Vile
Epithet.

A shooting scrapc occurred on Com
merci8l avenue last NIGHT which
caused quite a little excitement
o. is said that Add ls5m. a negro
went into The Good Luck Store at 7l2
Commercial avenue and quawelel
with 1lr Engel and after using some
very Insulting language and abusing
Nr Engle in general. struck him a
blow in The face. 1t seems the negro
af that i.mc turned and started TO run
but at the same time made q motion
as f. to draw a gun.
Mr Engel was too quicl, FOR the
negro however and procured a gun
and f-ei three times. all of The shots
going wild.
,lr Eugei Immediately gave him
eef up 10 fhe officers and IS held o-
bis own l0raizance.