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The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-03-05
TO EXAMINE MILLER's BOOKS.
Examiner Wilkinson Will Go to Walker
 


 Acting Governor Cunningham yester- | lady directed Assistant State Examiner | w. F. Wilkinson to go at once to Jas urer F. W. Miller of Walker County, whose cash book was mysteriously burned a few weeks ago. An examination of the accounts of ex- Treasurer Miller ordered by the Court of County Commissioners revealed a shortage to the county of $11.934.70. MT. Miller himself is said to have yer flied this shortage and stated that he would make good the amount. Examiner Wilkinson. having dis posed of the Washington County off, cials Friday was the first available ex- amner the Governor has had to assign to Walker County since rumors of a shortage were afloat. He will begin work on MT. Miller's accounts Monday morning.
 detailed report will be made to the Governor by Examiner Wilkinson. E. l.. Norris, of Jasper. who reported MT. Miller short by $11.034.70, Is an ex- pert accountant and his work was ac- cepted by the Court of County Com missioners as accurate.
 The receipts and disbursements book of ex-Treasurer Miller was found fin a heap of ashes in the hearth of R L. Littles drug store in Jasper It seems to have fallen from a table on which if was left at noon one day after be- ing worked on by Mir. Little, Chief Clerk in the Treasurer's office. and former Clerk of the Circuit Court. MT. Little has since died.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-03-05
Good Attendance Upon
 County Convention.
Il R. NcLendOn Chosen as Organizer In Movement to Reduce Cotton Acreage Will Meet
 Once a Month.

At the first meeting of the Montgom- erv Cotton Growers Association, held yesterday for two hours and half in the Commercial and Industrial As sociation rooms, delegates were pres ent from all beats in the county eX- cept three. This showing was far bet fer than that on February 16 when the association was started in response to the plan of the New Orleans convention having for its object the reduction of cotton acreage and curtallmeht or the use of fertilizers.
 With all the welcome news of better orpanization in the weaker beats of Montgomery County the members or the organization were of the opinion that a great part of the work Is still ahead. To this end the delegates who were present at the meeting yesterday were instructed to return to their re- spective beats and agitate more and more until the very eve of planting season, the question of acreage and fertilizer reduction to the extent of 25 per cent.
 McLendOn is Organizer.
 To assist in perfecting organizations in several beats, J. R. McLendon of Beat 15 was elected unanimously as or ganizer. He will be paid salary or given a per diem pay for his work.
 All the financial features of the new organizalicn are in the hands of the executive and financial committee. This committee, as appointed by Presi- dent W. H. Vaughan yesterday, Is as follows: w. H Vaughan, Chairman; Nj. C. Scott. Dr. A. St. C. Tennille, Charles L. Gay and A. H. Eubanks. These gentlemen will see to the rais- ing of $500 which was assessed against the association by the State Association on February 21 on the approximate quota basis of the number of bales of
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-03-05
Rats Completely Annihllated.

It needs but a few months more use of Stearn's Electric Rat and Roach Paste to completely free the city from the rats and mice with which it was af- flicted A year or so ago. Stearns' Paste has been used quite freely in the best residences and in many stores. Tn all these places there are today no rats, mice or cockroaches. This Paste drives the rats and mice out of the house to die, and can be depended upon to riI the home of these pests. It is sure death and gives universal satisfaction. Druggists generally have the Paste for on receipt of price. by the Stearns' Electric Paste Go. Chicago. Ill, U, s. A. Small size. 25c; Hotel size, eight times tha oilantAAn- S1-no-
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-03-05

Pajama Checks, 34 inches wide, a cloth usually sold for 20c at P t-2c award.
 IoL4 Linen Sheeting; full 90 inches wide, all pure linen. This is the best $t.25 quality, we offer at 98e a yard.
 Black Mohair Skirts; walking length, worth $2.00 at $f.25. White Carnbrie; one yard wide, quality equals Lonsdale, only is not
 branded, worth P t-2e,
 at 9e per yard. Yard-wide Bleaehed Do-
 mestie; a quality usually sells for Sc, this week t6 yards for $t.0O. 36-inch Glasgow Linen; for
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-03-05
MAINTENANCE OF CONNECTS.
president Carmichael is GratIfied at Re
 nOrfA.

Judge J. NJ. Carmichael. President of the State Board of Convict Inspectors yesterday received the gratifying report from the convict camp at River Falls that the average cost per capita of the States feeding convicts was only Ss.42 a month.
 The State gives good food to the con- victs on this basis, too. There came a letter to Judge Carmichael a day or two ago from a Wetumpka convict congratulatlng him upon his recent re- appointment and declaring virtually that it was all but pleasure to serve the State under the administration of the present Convict Board.
 M. w. Camper. the successor on the Convict Board of Judge Thomas Brad ford. did not arrive in Montgomery yesterday as he had telegraphed he would. However, Judge Carmichael yesterday received in a letter the in- formation that Mir. Camper intends to report for duty in Montgomery Mon day.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-03-05
Babylon Was Small.

ChlCaRO NeWS.
 Ancient Babylon was not such a great city as some have supposed, &C., cording to H. Valentine Geere, the archaeologist. He says: The idea of Babylon's vastness and magnificence, to which we have become accustomed, has been practically exploded. Dr. Kodewey told me that the site of the city was larger than that of any other ancient city, but even so, the idea that
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-03-05
NOTICE.

PIasterers, Builders and Contractors should consult their interest by caHI- ing on us when in need of WOOD FL BEER PLASTER. Use this material and your walls will not crack. Is both water and fre-pro0f. Sets quickly Dries quickly. Works easily ana smoothly.
 We are sole agents for the sale of this superior wall plaster, ninnufae. tured by the Great Western Piasten Co. HOBBIE & TEAGUE COMPANY,
 Su-tu-thu.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-03-05
Cincinnati to Cleveland Without Changing Cars

VIH PemnByIVVhnIh ShOrt LfheBs
 Leave Cincinnati Si3O p. i'm. daily, arrive Columbus 12hO a. m. Akron 5,O5 a. m, Cleveland 6;5O a. m. Drawing room sleeping car through to Cleve- land. ParlOr car train leaves Cincln- natl S;3O a. m, daily, arrives Cieve- land 5,3O p. m. Particulars furnished by J. M. Harris. Assistant General Pass senger Agent, Cincinnati, R. H. Lacey, Southern Passenger Agent, Nashville, Tenn.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-03-05

shirt waists and white dresses, worth 15e, at t0c a yard.
 Mennen's Borated Talcum Powder at t0c a box. Richard Hudnut's Violet Sec Toilet Water at 63c. Linen Lawn Handker- chiefs; with embroidered initials, hems titc he'd, worth 'f5e, at 9e each. Point de Paris Laees edg- ings and insertions, all widths, worth up to 35e, at 10e a yard.
 Silk Shirred Girdles, in black and colors, six new styles, worth o8c, at 65c each.
 Gotham Hose Supporters; with four straps and sat- cen pad, black and col-
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-03-05

it could be compared with London and its suburbs, which has been very gem orally held, is entirely erroneous. In point of fact. 1t appears that its walls were not more than eight miles in cir conference. Moreover. the great pal aces are shown to have been poor af- fairs after all. with wretchedly cramped apartments. and next to no pretensions to architectural style; and the temples were exceedingly crude buildings"
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-03-05

ent on the planting of English peas.
 He has had great success growing peas and Is one of the most influential ad- vocates of diversified agriculture in the State.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-03-05
A Phenomenal Silk Offering.

100 Pieces Nove1y Silks Louisine, Mes saline, Taffeta, etc. in checks, Hairline stripes, Jaquards and Neat Faneiex, two toned effects and continuation coll brings, suitable for Shirt Waist Suits, DfessY Gowns, Waists and Children's Wear, worth up to $t.00 a yard. Choice of the entire line at only 6e yard.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-03-05

Taylor Lanier. Electic, Ala, raised on one acre of upland, 06S lbs. lint cOt- ton by exclusive use of Daybreak fer tlll1er.
 MARKS & GAYLE.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-03-05

ofs, worth 55c, at t9c a pair.
 Washable Taffeta Ribbon; all pure silk, 3 IA inches wide, in every good col or and black and white, worth 20c, at t2 t-2c a yard.
 Boys Black Hose; sizes 5 to 9 1-2, fxt ribbed, per- feetly fast dye, worth t5e, at t0c a pair. White Drapefy Swisses :; 5000 yards in lengths of from 5 to 20 yards, ali 40 inches wide, in all size dots and figures, worth t5 and 20e, at t0c per yard. Sold by the piece only, none to be cut.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-03-05
GARNET MANTELs

Finest line in Alabama at Payne Willlngham x Wood. Building Materia Co. adv.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-03-05

Real Pongee Silk; full line in natufal eolors ous own importation, in all the different widths, are offer cd at special prices for this sale.
 65e quality ? in. wide at 4oc a yd. 85e quality "A in. wide at 65e yd. $t.00 quality, P in. wide at 75c yd. $f.25 quality, 36 in. wide at 98e yd.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-03-05

High Grade Lump Coal. ss.s0 q Ton
 M- L. & W> N co
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-03-05
Silk Suits.

An entirely new line jssst opened, will De shown for the first time tomorrow this prom ises to De a great silk season, so fashion dictates; we bought accordingly every garment h this splendid offering is abso- lutely new made by the best American makers, fashioned after the best imported models; faultless in fit, style and finish; all are offered at modest fig ures.
 SilE Shirt Waist Suits of splendid
 quality glace taffeta, waist is
 tucked front and back, skirt isl
 plaited and very full comes in
 all the new colofs and black, .
 real $500 value at $t2.50. Another line of Finest Chiffon Taf-
 feta; trimmed in tucks and sf1is-'
 ring, very smart style, in the new
 colofings of copper, feseda moss
 green, havana, navy and black, q
 real 5000 value at $500. The New Coat Suit or Rcdingotes is very prominent this season, we
 are showing a great collection,
 made of finest glace silks shiffed sleeves and back; sufp1ice front
 with contrasting Vest and Per-
 sian trimmings and buttonS . very stunning gown, in all the new colofings and black, A5.O0
 vafue at $37.50.
 Shirt Waists.
 This stock received many new additions in the past week -an entirely new line is ready for Mondays choosing.
 Shirt Waists made of White Ba- tiste, very sheer. with bfoidery anglais front; tscked back, full sleeve, $2.00 value at $f.50. China Silk Waists; made of high grade silk, tailor made, tucked front and back, in white and navy, $3.75 value at $500. Dfessy Silk Waists made of heavy china silk, anglais bfoidefy, front euffs and collar, cluster tucked yoke and back, very stylish $4.50 value at $3.75.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-03-05

5000 yards White Natural Habutai Silk, ? inches wide, very strong and every fibre silk: washes perfectly, real value 39c at 25c yard.
 30 Pieces Chiffon Taffeta; all pure silk. solid colofs in every new spring shade; suitable for dresses, waists, petticoats Of Innings, a very strong cloth, 19 in. wide, real value 75c at 59e yard.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-03-05
List of Bargains For The
 Coming Week.

Some the items this bargain list limited and these price throughout the week Hence advisable that early to get your share of the good things offered
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1905-06-09
NEW MILL FOR FALLS CITY
Falls City Lumber Company viii
Build on Site of the Burned
Watkins SawmllI.

George T, Gerlinger, vice-president
of the Dallas and Falls City railroad,
arrived home Monday evening from
Portland, where he placed orders for
the machinery for a new sawmill to.
be located in the timber west Of Falls
City, The mill will be erected on the
site of the Watkins mill, recently
burned, and will have adaiIy capacity
of 10000 feet. The machinery is all of
the latest improved make, and the
mill will be strictly first-class in every
respect. Work on the mill buildings
will begin at once.
George I. Gerlinger, who is to be
the manager Of the new concern, is
an experienced sawmill man, and
thoroughly understands the business
in its every detail The management
of the mill will be in good hands, and
the promoters of the enterprise are
confident that the venture will prove
successful. The new mill will add
greatly to Falls City's prosperity, and
the old-time business activity will
soon be restored in that enterprising
town.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1905-06-09
COMBINE TWO OFFICES
City Marshal VIII Hereafter Perform
Duties of Street Commissioner
in Dallas.

The city council has abolished the
office of Street Commissioner, and in
future the City Marshal will perform
the duties of that office. This plan
was decided upon at the special meet
ing Of the board Friday evening,
when Marshal J. M. Grant was en-
ployed to do the work heretofore per-
formed by J. J. Williams. The Mar
shall will receive the same compensa-
tion as has been allowed to the
Commissioner, viz, 50 per day for
time actually employed at street work.
The compensation Of the Street Com
missioner has not been large, ranging
from $40 to 800 a month, but taken in
connection with the Marshal's salary
of $50 a month and fees for serving
papers, making arrests, ETC., will
amount to fair salary for the amount
Of work performed.
All members of the board were
present at the meeting Friday evening.
The quarterly financial reports Of the
Auditor and Treasurer were approved
and placed on file. Councilman Boals
placed the name Of w. G. Vassall in
nomination for the office Of City
Treasurer, and under suspension Of
the rules, the Auditor was instructed
to cast the vote Of the council for the
nominee. J. NJ. Grant was reelected
City Marshal by unanimous vote.
Councilman F. J. Coad, chairman
Of the street committee, recommended
that the board cover over the mill race
on Oak street be rebuilt, butthe motion
was unfavorably received. Council
man Belt recommended that one Of
the hose carts be moved from the City
Hall to the business district, but no
definite action was taken on his
recommendation.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1905-06-09
WoOdmen Honor Their Dead.

Over one hundred members Of
Dallas Camp, No. 2O9, Woodmen Of
the World, braved the inclement
weather Sunday afternoon and
marched to the Odd Fellows cemetery,
where the monument at the grave of
their deceased neighbor, Charles
Farley, was unveiled with appropriate
ceremonies. The ritualistic services
were followed by a beautiful address
by Rev. James Moore, pastor of the
Dallas M. E. Church. After the cere-
monies were concluded, the graves Of
other deceased members were deco
rated. Woodmen buried in the Dallas
cemetery are w. J. Starr and G. r.
Farley, Of Dallas camp; Addison
Boyd, of Monmouth camp, and Ed
Hutchin, of Salem camp. A COM
mittee from Dallas camp went to the
Brown cemetery, north of town, Sun.
day morning and decorated the grave
of the late Neighbor James H.
Townsend with a profusion of choice
flowers.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1905-06-09
WILL ENLARGE PLANT
New Electric Light Company VIII
Spend Several thousand Dollars
for Additional Machinery.

The Dallas electric light plant
passed into the hands of it's new
owners, S. B. Thompson and sons, Of
Portland, the first Of the month, Mr..
VanOrsdel retiring from the business.
Mr.. Thompson was in Dallas early in
the week, looking over the plant, with
view OF adding new machinery and
increasing its capacity. The plant is
owned by S. B. Thompson and his two
sons, @. F. and D. A. Thompson, and
will be operated under the name Of
the Dallas Electric Light Company.
1t is the intention Of the company to
enlarge the plant at once. An order
has been placed for a large new
engine and boiler, which will be in
stalled as soon as the necessary brick
and cement work can be done by Con-
tractor John Olin. Mr.. Thompson
says that the new engine will supply
all the power needed for years to come,
and that he will soon be in shape to
furnish lights to all persons desiring
them, with ample guarantee of first
class service.
Mr. Thompson says it is his purpose
to enlarge the plant to suit all present
requirements, and to add new
machinery as rapidly as the business
will justify the increase. He is we'll
pleased with his investment, and
promises to spare no efforts to give
the city first-class lighting service.
He is apleasant, courteous gentleman,
and, during his short visit, made
most favorable impression upon the
business men who had the pleasure
of meeting him.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1905-06-09
"Young lockwood" /"

The fine trotting stallion, young
lockwood" will be at Blacks barn
in Dallas every Friday and Satur-
day. Remainder of week on w. @.
Brown farm north of Dallas. Terms,
$40.
CLARENCE BROWN,
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1905-06-09
DALLAS DAY AT THE FAIR
Large Crowd Enjoys Day of Sight
seeing and Pleasure at the
Great Exposition.

Monday was Dallas, Dayton and
Newberg day at the Lewis and Clark
Fair, and the thriving towns along
the line Of the Yamhill division
started the observance Of the special
Oregon cities days by sending ten
coach loads Of people to Portland.
Each of the three towns was creditably
represented, considering the early
season at the Fair, and the red ribbon
of Dallas and the white ribbon OF
Newberg and Dayton were everywhere
in evidence on the grounds during the
/ day.
The visitors were given a hearty
welcome by the Fair management.
The official reception was held on the
broad veranda of the Oregon build
ing, where President Goode, of the
Exposition, and President Myers, of
the Oregon State Commission, de-
livered the addresses of welcome.
These were responded to by Mayors Ed
Biddle, Of Dallas; Jesse Edwards, of
Newberg, and r. L. Harris, represent
ing Mayor J. G. Nichols, of Dayton.
Mayor Biddle spoke briefly, but to
the point, thanking the officials for
their courtesies to the visitors, and
telling of the prosperity and ad-
vantages enjoyed by the people Of the
thriving town Of Dallas. He expressed
the hope that many people might visit
Dallas during the summer and see
for themselves what splendid oppor-
tunities are offered to homeseekers
and investors in Polk county.
A fine musical program was fur
nished by the Administratio Band,
and Mrs. Charles Wilson favored the
audience with vocal solo. After the
exercises, the women held a reception |
in the Oregon building, which had
been placed at the disposal of the
visitors for the day.
In the afternoon, the excursionists
scattered through the grounds and
viewed the buildings and exhibits.
Next to the Polk and YamhilI county
displays, the Government exhibit
the greatest amount of inter
est, and the building was crowded with
sightseers throughout the afternoon.
across the Bridge Of
Nations, many Of the visitors spent a
merry hour in taking in the attrac-
tions along the Trail.
The weather was deliciously cool
and pleasant, and the first visit to the
great Exposition was greatly enjoyed
by all. The excursion tickets sold by
the railroad company were good for
seven days, and many Dallas people
in Portland to take a more
leisurely view of the numerous ex-
hibits than could be gained in a single
days visit. No accidents occurred
during the day, and the train arrived
home at 10 o'clock at night, bearing a
tired, but happy, crowd of ex-
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1905-06-09

Legal blanks for sale here.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1905-06-09
Life.

The poets exclamation: 30 Lifel I
feel thee bounding in my veins" is a
Joyous one. Persons that can rarely
or never make it, in honesty to them
selves, are among the most un-
fortunate. They do not live, but
exist; for to live implies more than to
be. To live is to be well and strong
to arise feeling equal to the ordinary
duties of the day, and to retire not
overcome by them-to feel life bound
ing in the veins. A medicine that has
made thousands of people, men and
women, we'll and strong, has accom-
plished a great work, bestowing the
richest blessings, and that medicine
is Hoods Sarsaparilla. The weak,
rundown, OF debilitated, from any
cause, should not fail to take it. It
builds up the whole system, changes
existence into life, and makes life
more abounding. We are glad to say
these words in its favor to the readers
Of our columns.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1905-06-09
MOVE FOR PEACE
Plan to Submit Differences Between
Sheridan Mutual Companies
to Arbitration.

At meeting of the South Sheridan
Switchboard Company, held at tn
Scroggin school house south Of Sheri
dan Friday, May 10, the following
preamble and resolutions were adopted
by unanimous vote:
PREAMBLE,
Whereas, there now exist in Sheri
dan, Oregon, two mutual switchboard
companies, and
Whereas, We believe the interests Of
the people of Sheridan and vicinity
would be greatly benefited by the
combining of these two mutual switch.
board companies, and
Whereas, We believe that the differ
ences now existing between these two
mutual switchboard companies can
be adjusted by board of arbitration
therefore be it
Resolved, That we, the South Sheri-
dan Switchboard Company (Olmsted
Board, recommend that board of
arbitration be selected as follows:
First-That the South Sheridan
Switchboard Company (Olmsted
Board appoint two disinterested par
ties.
Second-That the North Sheridan
Switchboard Company (Cane Board
appoint two distinterested parties.
Third-These four men shall ap-
point a fifth disinterested party, and
these five men thus selected shall sit
as board of arbitration with full
power to adjust the differences
now existing between the aforesaid
companies, and also with full power
to devise plans for the consolidation
of these two switchboard companies,
in accordance with the requirements
of these resolutions hereinafter set
forth, and the plans thus devised by
this board of arbitration shall be
equally binding upon both of the
aforesaid companies.
(By disinterested parties we mean
that the men who are selected on this
board of arbitration shall not now
nor ever have been financially inter-
ested in telephone affairs in Sheridan,
but we demand that these parties
shall be men who are prominent in
mutual telephone affairs.)
Fourth-the newly formed telephone
switchboard company shall be known
as the Sheridan Mutual Telephone
Switchboard Company.
The basis of arbitration shall be as
follows;
First-That each of the above
named switchboard companies shall
be entitled to only one representative
to appear before the above named
board of arbitration.
Second-That both of the switch
boards must be moved from their
present locations.
Third-That suitable place shall
be rented by the newly formed switch
board company in which one of the
switchboards shall be placed and all
lines of both the present switchboard
shall be run to the newly
installed switchboard.
Fourth-That the newly installed
board shall be in place which is in
dependent of any other business.
Fifth-That a suitable operator be
to operate the board. Be it
further
Resolved-That we have copy of
these resolutions presented to the
officers of the McMinnville Mutual
Telephone Switchboard Company, and |
that we ask them to aid us in present |
ing this proposition to the North
Sheridan Cane Board Switchboard |