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Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1905-06-02
BENTON EMBREE is DEAD
Former Polk County Citizen Passes
Away at California Health Resort
After Brief Illness.

Benton Embree, former we'll
known resident of Polk county, died
at Hits, Siskiyou county, California,
Monday, aged 63 years. He had been
in failing health for about two years,
and recently left his home in Harvey
county and went to the Siskiyou
mountain resort, hoping to receive
benefit from the waters of the mineral
springs at that place. The nature Of
his last illness is not known, the
message merely stating that he was
dead and that owing to poor transpor-
tation facilities, it would be impossible
to ship the body to Polk county for
burial. He had no acquaintance at
Hits, and the whereabouts of his
relatives were ascertained by search
ing through his papers after his death.
Benton Embree, or "Bent," as he
was Familiarity called, was the third
son of the late Mr.. and Mrs. G. D.
Embree, and had wide acquaintance
among the early settlers of Polk
county. He was born July II, 1912,
near Fayette, Howard county,
Missouri. His parents crossed the
plains to Oregon in 1914 and settled in
Polk county, where Bent grew to
manhood. Soon after the close of the
Civil War, he went to Mexico, accom-
panied by his brother, DR.. T. V. B.
Embree, and engaged in cotton
raising. Shortly after their arrival.
both young men were stricken with
malarial fever, and, finding it i'm
possible to regain their health in
tropical climate, abandoned their
venture and returned to the United
States.
Mr.. Embree's next business under
taking was in Eastern Oregon, where
he engaged in cattle raising on a
large scale. In this latter business
he was very successful. In the early
'7Os he formed a copartnership with
Wesley White and purchased one of
the best stock ranches in the WalIowa
valley. The firm continued in business
for many years and both members
amassed competence. Mr.. Embree
then retired from active business life
and returned to Polk county. He
resided in Dallas until 1886, and then
went to Harvey county, where he lived
the remainder of his life, with the ex-
ception of few months residence in
Idaho. He was never married.
He is survived by three brothers,
DR.. T. V. B., Mark and John Embree,
and two sisters, Mrs 7. J. Hayter and
Mrs. Alice Dempsey, all of Dallas. A
rather remarkable feature in con-
nection with his passing away is
found in the fact that his is the first
death to occur in family of six
children, the Oldest of whom is now SO
years of age and the youngest 81. His
father, Gary D. Embree, died in 1900,
at the ripe old age of "a years, and his
mother, Lucinda Embree, was killed
in an accident "a years ago at the age
of rs years.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1905-06-02
TO TIE UP HOP CROP
Krebs Bros, of Salem, Are Planning
New Scheme to Keep Up
Price of Hops.

A corporation composed of all the
hopgrowers of Oregon and possibly of
the Pacific Coast is the latest thing to
be proposed by leading hopgrowers Of
this state as means of self-protection
from manipulation by the ''bear" ele-
ment. The idea was conceived by
Krebs Bros, of Salem, and was pro-
posed to the growers of this and other
Coast States in a circular letter, sent
out last week.
II this organization is effected upon
the basis proposed it will operate to tie
up every bale of the 1905 crop and
place them in the hands of a special
sales committee of the corporation for
disposal, thus forming gigantic pool
of the 1905 crop, to be held from the
market until such price is offered as
the sales committee or the board of
directors deem enough. The letter
was sent out by the firm of Krebs
Bros, who represent 624 acres of 1905
noDS, and are conceded to be the most
extensive growers on the Coast.
The proposition is to form an
organization incorporated under the
laws of this state. and composed of all
growers of hops, of whatever magni-
tude. A full set of officers is to be
chosen from among the members,
also board of directors by the mem
bers, and the board of directors, in
turn, is authorized and directed to
select sales committee. No grower
engaged in the buying or selling of
hops will be eligible to hold Office or
to serve upon either the board of di-
rectors or the sales committee. To
form this organization, a meeting Of
meeting of the hopgrowers is to be
called in the near future, and the new
corporation, once formed and ready
for business, is to hold meetings on
the first Monday in each month. The
proposition is still in the embryo stage,
and no steps will be taken toward its
consummation until replies are re-
ceived to the letters from majority
of the growers.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1905-06-02

Dallas Camp, No. 200, Woodmen of
the World, will unveil the monument
of the late Charles R. Farley, in the
Odd Fellows cemetery, next Sunday
afternoon. The members will meet in
their hall at 2 o'clock, and will leave
for the cemetery 30 minutes later.
The address at the grave will be
delivered by Rev. James Moore, pas
tor of the Methodist Episcopal church.
At the conclusion of the beautiful
unveiling ceremonies, the graves of
other deceased Woodmen will be dec
GRATED. All neighbors are requested
to be at the lodge hall promptly at 2
o'clock.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1905-06-02
ENTERTAINS VISITORS
AinswOrth Chapter, No. II, Royal
Arch MasOns, Holds Special
COnVocatlon.

The special convocation of Aims
worth Chapter, No. II, Royal Arch
Masons, held in this city last Saturday
night, was one of the most enjoyable
lodge events Of the year. About thirty
visitors were present, Independence,
Monmouth, Rickreall, Salem, and
ether nearby towns being represented.
The largest delegation came from
Independence, a special motor being
run for the accommodation of the visi-
tors. After work in the Royal Arch
degree, a fine lunch was served in the
banquet hail. A pleasant social hour
was enjoyed, and the hands on the
town clock were pointing to the hour
Of midnight when the visitors took
their leave for home.
The out-of-town members and visi-
tors in attendance we're: P. NJ. Kirk
land, Rob Roy Parrish, Word Butler,
1. Il. Ingram, w. J. Iliff, John Dick
inson, J. Dornsife, E. W. Cooper, R. H.
Knox, DR.. E. J. Thompson, c. w.
Irvine, DR.. o. D. Butler, Jack Wilson,
W. NJ. Faulkner, Of Independence
". J. Burns, J. W. Rowland, James
Godfrey, William Warner, Of Salem ;
George McCulIoch, n. F. Gregg, W. J.
White, Of Ballston; r. E. Bryan,
Edgar Bryan, Of Falls City; Frank
Gibson, William Rowell, Of Rickreall I;
DR.. Il. R. Nehrbas, Of Monmouth ;
George Brunk, Of Eola; Thomas
p,,-frt.,sr,ar ~ portIand
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1905-06-02

The congregation Of the Presbyter-
ian church. at their meeting Inurs-
dav evening, by unanimous vote, e4-
tended a call to Rev. W. I. Wardle 70
sarve as pastor for one year. Rev.
WardIe is a very able minister and
+bs church is fortunate in securing
him. He will soon move to Lebanon
from Dallas. Lebanon Express.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1905-06-02
IN FAVOR OF THE CITY
Suit OF Wong Sing VS.. Independence
is Dismissed by Circuit Judge
Galloway.

The regular May term of Circui
Court for Polk county, Department
NO. 2, was convened, Monday, Judg,
William Galloway presiding. The
docket was short, and all of the bust
ness was disposed of in one day
orders were made in a number o
divorce cases, and several importan
cases were passed, to be heard later in
the summer.
The case of Wong Sing against the
City of Independence was dismissed
The Chinaman was arrested by the
independence authorities for sellino
liquor without license, and, upon
conviction in the Recorders Court
sued out writ of review to the Cir.
cult Court. Judge Galloway dis.
missed the writ on the ground that,
under the Independence charter an
appeal lies from the Recorders Court
to the Circuit Court, and that an
appeal, and not review, was the only
course for the plaintiff to pursue.
The case may be appealed to the
Supreme Court.
Orders were made on the docket as
follows:
1 Bessie P. Stoll VS. John G.. Stoll,
suit TO declare marriage void; J. N.
Hart for plff. Passed.
2 J. @. Plankinton VS. Atilla R.
Bell, suit for an accounting; Carson,
Adams & Cannon and Oscar Hayter
for plff; J. H. McNary for deft Dis
missed without prejudice.
8 T. A. Livesley II Co. VS. A. Heise
ct al, suit in equity; Kaiser & Slater
and Teal & Minor for plff; G. G.
Bingham and P. H. Darcy for defts.
Decree for plaintiff as to A. Heise,
and dismissed as to Rachel and W. G.
Heise.
4 Buffalo Pitts Company VS. J. G.
and E. B. Rose, action for money
Pipes & Tiff and N. L. Butler for plff.
Demurrer overruIed and defendant
allowed to file an amended answer.
5 Wong Sing VS. City of Inde-
pendence, review from Recorders
court; Oscar Hayter for plff; G.. A.
Hurley for deft. Writ of review dis
missed
Carrie I Ward VS. Manuel A.
Ward, divorce; Oscar Hayter for plff.
Dismissed.
Manuel A. Ward VS. Carrie Ward,
divorce; Watts & Ditchburn for plff
Oscar Hayter for deft. Ordered that
plaintiff pay into this court $50 as ex-
pense money on or before June 26.
S. P. Kimball VS. Rosa Keil, suit
to quiet title; Carson & Cannon for
plff. Passed.
9 Eliza Allen VS. Robert Allen,
divorce Oscar Hayter for plff. Divorce
granted.
10 Alba r. Morgan VS. Susie Best ct
al, suit to set aside deed; Jeffrey &
Lennon for plff. Settled.
II Alexander Cooper VS. Michael
Stauber and Tilmon Ford, suit to de-
clare assignment of mortgage Frank
Holmes for plff; Bonham & Martin
for deft. Passed.
10 Martha V. Davidson VS. A. J.
Richardson, dover; Weatherford &
Wyatt and N. L. Butler for plff;
Kaiser & Slater for deft. Passed,
IA Edward Richards VS. Lucy Rich.
ards, divorce; Oscar Hayter for plff.
Defendant defaults; case taken under
advisement.
Is J. G. Plankinton VS. A. R. Bell
and I. A. Riggs, injunction: Carson
& Cannon and Oscar Hayter for plff.
Passed.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1905-06-02

Mrs. Edith Riggs, Of Dallas, came
up Saturday for few days visit with
her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. w. w.
Rowell, of the Russ House.-Albany
Herald.
Miss Mayme Graves expects to move
to Dallas in a few days, where she
will accept a position as a steno-
grapher.-McMinnvilIe Reporter.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1905-06-02
Miss Elizabeth Pollock. second.

Miss EIlzabeth Pollock, second.
Collection of ten varieties-Mrs.
J. d. Smith, first; Mrs. Addie Mayors,
second
Collection of five varieties Mrs.
J. L. Collins, first; Miss Jessie Wise
man. second.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1905-08-08
a Good Niuhts Rest,

The greatest tonic on earth Ia a
good nights rest. Restless nights and
che terrible exhaustion OF hacking
cough are dread dangers OF the poor
consumptive. But why this fear OF the
night when a few doses of DR.. Bosch.
ee's German Syrup will insure refresh
ing sleep, entirely free from cough or
night sweat? Free expectoration In the
morning is made certain by taking
German Syrup. 1t has cured consump
ton for forty years Trial bottle, 25c,
Big Bottle 75c. w. B. Frame. T. N
Coleman.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1905-08-08
INGERSoLL.

You can buy lot in Ingersoll,
Woods county, Oklahoma, Cor S35 in
stallmcnt plan. This does not mean
all outside property, but large per
cent of lots are on the principal
stress, surrounded with fine business
houses and residence buildings. In
gersoll is a little town three years
old. Has three fine churches, a two
story s. 900 school h.ilding, two good
banks and a live new spaper, four ele'
vators, one 50.barrel Touring mill, two
railroads with a passenger service OF
six passenger and two mixed trains
daily, and on the survey of a third
railroad with a division point at In
gersoll There are now 500 popula-
ton 81 Ingersoll. Lots no better than
many that will go into the distribu-
ton have already sold for goOd figures
and the encouragement given TO CAPT
tai 70 develop it's gas and cement,
with a fine opening Tor a number OF
manufacturing plants property should
advance rapidly in value. Come, let
US reason together. Maps, plats and
photOs -aphic views plan of distribu-
tion and endorsements can be seen at
my Office over Jones furniture store,
Ardmore, |. T. Coed agents wanted
in every town in Indian Territory
GEO. A. BROSS,
17-1m-d&w Gen. Agent.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1905-08-08
NEW INLAND SEA.
Discovered in Southern CALIFORNIA;
Arid Waste Lands,


Ell Paso, Aug. 7.-An expert engin'
eer who has just arrived from Cali
fornia says he is satisfied that the
water which has formed on what was
heretofore a desert in southern Cali
fornia and made a great lake is not
from the overflow of the Colorado
river as at first supposed, but Is from
a crevice leading TO the Pacific ocean.
since the lake is many feet below sea
level and the rise of the water over
the vast space has been so rapid as
to require more Of a flow than that
discharged by several streams the
size of the Colorado.
Salt sea fish are also found in the
water and he believes an earthquake
opened up the creyice through which
the ocean is seeping. The Southern
Pacific road has already been forced
to abandon It's track and build "shoo
fly" around the lake and it is feared
it may now even have to abandon this
and build up among the mountains
Scientists believe the lake has come
to stay. II is believed this new inland
sea will be permanent.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1905-08-08
Take kodoI After Eatina.

After a hearty meal a dose OF Ko-
dol Dyspepsia Cure will pevent an
attack of indigestion. Kodol is a
Thorough digestant and a guaranteed
cure for indigestion, dyspepsia, gas
on the stomach, weak heart, sour ris
ings, bad breath and all stomach trou'
bles l.. A. Soper of Little Rock, KY
says: "Kodol Dyspepsia Cure deserv'
es all the commentator that can be
given it, as it saved the life Of our
little girl when she was three years
old. She is now six, and we have kept
she only takes 1t now when anything
disagrees with her We feel grateful
for the benefit derived from its use
and would not be without it," Sold
by all druggists.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1905-08-08
Nothing on the Market Equal to Cham.
berIain's Collie, Cholera and
Djarrhoea Remedy,

This fact is we'll known to drug
gists everywhere and nine out OF ten
will give their customers this prepara.
ton when the best Is asked for. Mr.
ODE Wilmer, a prominent druggist OF
Joplin, Mo, in circular to his Gus
toners says: There is nothing on the
market in the way of patent medi-
cine which equals Chamberlain's Collie
Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy for
bowel complaints. We sell and recon-
mend this preparation" For sale by
F. j. Ramsey, w. B. Frame, Bonner &
Bonner and Ardmore Drug Co.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1905-08-08
0xfords

We have few left and 20 make offer them fC
women and children:
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1905-08-08
J cent and 8 cent Lawns and Batiste

7 cent and cent Lawns and Batiste
Extra quality and pretty patterns 10 yards for 35c
Gilbert Reliance inches wide every yard guaranteed
and very for Innings skirts, Comes in cO
all shades Special at wv
Radum Silk" Every shade color not tnt'-very EO
and guaranteed split Special per yd JOS
making special prices all "a and ~ inch Fancy
Silks Ask them. Special prices Figured Jap Silk.
Iahias Missis and Childrens Dron. Stitch Hosiery
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1905-08-08

Our buggies are standard brands
the guarantee that goes with them
will stick. You make mistake when
you buy from the buggy peddlor
NOBLE BROS.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1905-08-08

Pinules contains the Alternative and
diuretic proprietles found in the ma
tive pine. A certain cure for all liv-
er, kidney and bladder diseases. A
single dose Of Pinules will relieve the
worst case Of backache In one night.
Sold by City Drug Store.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1905-08-08

The most wonderful cure for piles
Is ManZan, put up in conapsable tubes
with nozzle attached. It reaches the
spot, stops pain instantly, and cures
all kinds Of blind, bleeding, itching or
protrudlng piles. Sod by City Drug
Store.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1905-08-08

whea the thermometer begins to
reach dizzy heights then the greatest
need of the home is one Of our Quick
Meal gasoline stoves.
BIVENS COREfN & FRENSLEY.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1905-08-08

''Pa. what does it mean when you
say that one man completely oycrshad-
ows anotherT'
'Why-it means that he outshlnes
him.
"Oh!'-Cleveland Leader.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1905-08-08

Our perfumes are the true extracts
of fragrant flowers, delightfully."- blend
ed. That's why they're so satisfying
and lasting. In bulk or in fancy
packages.
8 F. ]. RAMSEY, Druggist.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1905-08-08

A great deal is said about patience
on a monument; it's more likely to
be patients under a monument.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1905-03-09
JOHN H. REAGAN DEAD.
Last Member Of the Confederate Cab
met Passes to His Reward.

Houston, Tex, March e.-Judge
John II. Reagan. the last surviving
member of the Confederate cabinet.
died at his home near Palestine. early
today. OF pneumonia. aged sc years.
BeAuse OF his advanced age the
death of Judge Reagan was not unex-
pected. He was in this city on Thurs.
day transacting business. When he
returned home the family physician
was called in. Judge Reagan CON-
planned OF trouble in his lungs. On
Sunday IL was known that pneumonia
had set in and Judge Reagan grew
rapidly worse.
Gathered in the death chamber were
his wife and daughters and w. Green
wood. his son-in-law.
Hundreds OF telegJams OF condo
lence are being received here from all
parts Of the United States.
The funeral will take place at Pales-
tine Wednesday afternoon.
Judge Reagan was the last sur
viving member Of the Confederate
cabinet. he having held the postmaster.
general portfolio
After the civil war he was elected
district Judge in Texas and he became
4 power in the counsels of the Democ-
racy of Texas. He was elected to the
United States senate and served with
distinction in that body. After re-
firing from the senate Judge Reagan
was appointed chairman of the State
railroad commission. During the last
few years he retired from active politi-
cal life and lived on his farm near
Palestine.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1905-03-09
MURDERED IN BED
MRS. INce AND HER THREE Chill.
oReN KILLED WITH AN Ak.
HUSBAND and FATHER IS ACCUSED
But Denies Al knowledge Of the Foul
crime-oives Himself Up to ofteers
Who Force Him to View the 0hastiy
Scene, and Try to Extort q Comics
sion From Him.

Danville. Ark, March "a most
shocking crime was committed last
night near Briggsville. fifteen miles
southwest OF here. Mrs. James Ince
and her three children were murdered
In their beds. their heads having been
split open with an AZ.
The news reached Danvilie this
morning at 10:30 o'clock, when James
lnce. The husband and father Of the
murdered woman and children, walked
into the law ONCE Of Priddy 4 Chal-
mers and inquired II Sheriff Briggs
was In town Upon being informed
that the sheriff was out Of town, he
unfolded his tale Of horror to A. B.
Priddy. He stated that someone had
come to his house during the night
and murdered his wife and children:
that he knew nothing Of the crime
until he awoke this morning; that he
did not give any alarm because he
and his wife had previously had some
trouble, and he knew the neighbors
would accuse him Of the crime and,
perhaps deal roughly with him. For
that reason he had walked to Danville
in order to get some advice about
U.
Mr.. Priddy advised him TO surren.
der. and took him and turned him over
to Jailer Vosburg. who locked him up
pending further development.
Later adyices from Briggsyille say
that the crime was not discovered until
about 10 O'Clock. Neighbors seeing
no signs Of life about the place, went
to see what was wrong. and found the
doors and windows fastened. They
forced an entrance, and a CHASTITY sight
was their reward. There on the bed
lay the mother. and beside her was
her Oldest child. a girl years old, and
her infant babe. only months old.
all with their heads split open. and on
the other bed lay a 2-year-old boy. with
his head almost severed from his bod.
An inquest was held and the verdict
OF the jury was that the mother and
children had come to their deaths at
the hands OF James lnce, the husband
and father
Deputy Sheriff Tatum. who was in
that section. came over this afternoon
and took Ince back 10 Briggsville TO
have the preliminary trial He stated
that. there was considerable excite
ment and bad feeling against Ince. but
that they had all promised to protect
him II he was brought back. He
stated that II was the intention to take
lnce to his home. put him In the same
room with the murdered woman and
~t.st s.. A..
as they were found, and see II Ince
would not make a confession.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1905-03-09
After tre Lawyers and Doctors.

State Revenue Agent Writ Ad-
ans is now after the lawyers and
doctors of Mississippi who have been
dodging their privilege tax. 1t is
said that the number of men in
these professions who have escaped
paving privilege tax is quite large.
1t is figured out by the State rcve-
nue. agent that there is something
like S250,000 due the State on this
score. \ list of those who have not
paid is now being made up, prepar-
atory TO making demands on them
for this tax.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1905-03-09
MISSISSIPPI MATTERS
The Adsge Proven.

The Gulfport News says: Every
thing works out for the good Of
those who wait. Down here on the
coast some people became so lazy
that they would absolutely do moth
ing-too lazy even to fish-and that
is getting it down pretty fine. But
during the recent cold blizzard the
report comes from Biloxi and Pas
cagoula that fish became so be-
numbcd from the fearful cold that
they were left by the tide on land,
where they were picked up by the
thousands, and when returned to
the water became as active as ever.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1905-03-09
Canning Factory for New Albany.

4 big canning factory will be es-
tablished at New Albany, and all
the stock has been taken BY the bus
iness men of the town. The ma
chinery has been ordered and work
on the plant will begin at once.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1905-03-09
Wants Patrons a. the Meetings.

State Superintendent Whitfield
has addressed letters to county SUI
perintendents asking them to get
the teachers of the counties to urge
school patrons to be present on
March 25. when the County Teach
ers' Associations meet, to hear the
question of school houses discussed,
which is the principal topic in the
program.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1905-03-09
Work Progressing Nicely.

Work on the new Deaf and Dumb
Institute, which is being erected in
the western suburbs of jackson, is
progressing nicely, and 1t is believed
that the new building will be ready
for occupancy this fall some time.
Ii is going TO be an up-to-date struc-
ture in every particular.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1905-03-09
February Charter Fees.

The charter fees coming into the
Office of Secretary of State Power
for the month of February amount
ed 10 Sl,945, and this amount wa:
deposited in the State treasury by
the secretary of State. The month
OF February is generally very dull
month when it comes TO charter fees,
and the showing made is regarded
as a splendid one, proving that the
industrial outlook for the State con-
tinues good.