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Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1906-09-28
Administrators Sale.

Notice is Hereby given, that by virtue of al
gOn for Polk County, duly made and entered
therein on the 22nd day of September, 1906
authorizing and directing the UNDERSIGNED adj,
ministrator of the estate OF NJ. l.. Robbins, de.
cetsed, to sell the hereinafter described ren!
property of said deceased at private sale, he
will on or after the 9th day of October, 1906,
receive sealed bids for the following described
real property, to-wit:
Beginning at point 0links East and 2Ol chs.
North OF the $. w. corner OF the y. l.. G. of Asa
Shreye, Not No. 2252, Claim No. G2, in r. 7 s. r.
D w. of the VIII, Mer. thence East .S5 chs
thence South l1.S2 chs. thence North rs degrees
10 minutes East 1852 chs. thence South s. so chs
thence " est 39.13 chs. thence North 1887 chs to
place OF beginning, excepting therefrom the
cemetery and road thereto, described as begin
nlng at point 2.O9 chs. South and 500 chs East
OF the Southwest corner of said Shreve ID, l.. G.
thence East 232 feet, thence South llS feet
thence West 232 feet. thence North 1iS feet to-
place OF beginning said roadway beginning
from the northwest corner of the last above de-
scribed tract South 5715 feet to North side of
road for starting point. thence S. As degN. $50
chs, ). 80 CT chs. to middle of the County rOad
running from Dallas to Dixie; the land herein
described being 1913 acres. more or less
BIDS tor the above described real premises TO
be opened Mt ! O'Clock p. m. on Saturday
October 27, 1906 said sale TO be for cash in hand
on day OF sale, and to be subject to confirmation
Of the County Court Of Polk County, Oregon,
j. D. SMITH.
Administrator of the estate of
NJ. l.. Robbins, deceased.
Sibley d Eakin, Attys.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1906-09-28
Notice to Creditors.

Notice is hereby given that the undersiepe,
and Testament 81 John JAY smith deceeS,.7 D., y,
me county Cnurt OF Polk County, OregOn Al
persons having claims against said estate a.,
leTeby required to present the same duly veTi
dayter az Dallas Polk County OREGON ,.i,I.;, G1e,
tx months from this date. S''i "i''iAu
Dated, September p. 1910.
B. A. CATHEY.
Executor OF the Last viii aud Tesla
ment OF John JAY Smith. deceased
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1906-09-28
Notice For Publication.
Department of the Interior,
Land Office at Portland, Oregon
SCAR HAYTER.
Attorney for Plaintiff

Lnnu UI1ce AT TOfIINllU, UFtgUH'
September s, 1906.
Notice is hereby given that the following
named settler has filed notice Of his intention
to make final proofin support Of his claim, and
that said proof will be made before Register
and Receiver at Portland, Oregon, on October
2i, 1906 viz: Olive Reddaway formerly Olive
May Bell, II. f. No l4302 for the 5 Z of n. W.,
I, and Lots ana 1, Sec. l, II. S 5. K. 3 W.
She names the following witnesses TO prove
her continuous residence upon and cultivation
Of Esuid land viz: Conrad Eie OF Falls City
Oregon; Edward Bell of Falls City, Oregon;
W. V. Fuller, Dallas, Oregon; j. d. Mcdonald,
of Dallas oregon.
ALGERNON s. DRESSER,
Register.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1906-09-28

Hoppickers are making great records
this year. Those who do not make
over SO day are so far behind they
are not noticed; 1926 to 81 are not
uncommon, says the McMinnville
News Reporter.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1906-09-28

AS dressing for sores, bruises and
burns, Chamberlain's Salve is all that
can be desired. 1t is soothing and heal
ing in its effect. Price % cents. For
sale by StaGrin Drug Co.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1906-09-28
Pain From Burn Promptly Relieved
by Chamberlaln's Pain Balm.

A little child OF Michael Strauss, of
Vernon, Conn, was recently in great
pain from burn on his hand, and as
cold applications only increased the in
fammation, Mr.. Strauss came to Mr..
James N. Nichols, local merchant, for
something to stop the pain. Mr.. Nichols
says: 81 advised him to use Chamber
lain's Pain Balm, and the first applica-
tion drew out the inflammation and
gave immediate relief. have used this
liniment myself and recommend it very
often for cuts, burns, strains and lame
back, and have never known it to dis
appoint. For sale by Stafrln Drug Co.
nhe nnrnlImnnt In thn KInnnth
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1906-09-28
klamath Falls will have a complete
sewer system.

The laXa i've effect of Chamberlain s
Stomach and Liver Tablets is so agree
able and so natural yuu can hardly
realize that it is produced by medicine.
These tablets also cure Indigestion and
biliousness. Samples free at Stafrin
Drug Co drug store.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1906-09-28

Forest Grove is in urgent need of a
brickyard
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1906-09-28

When you have cold it is well to he
very careful about using anything that
will cause constipation. Be particularly
careful about preparations containing
opiates. Use Kennedy's Laxative Honey
and Tar, which stops the cough and
moves the bowels. Sold by all druggists.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1906-09-28

A Wasco young man lost $75 and
note for $45, all his summers earn
ings, on a train.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1906-09-28

A Prosper man caught 400 salmon
in one day with crane.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1906-09-28

The annual state convention of the
w. @. 7. U. will be held October to 4
at Newberg.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1906-09-28

Some peaches raised near Canyon
vile measured IL inches and weighed
three quarters of n pound.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1906-09-28

Hundreds of tons of prunes will go
to waste in Lane county alone for lack
of drying facilities.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1906-09-28

Umatilla county property is assessed
at about one fourth valuation.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1906-09-28

Grants Pass schools employ %
teachers.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1906-09-28
Many salmon in the Necanicum.

Good for the cough, removes the cold
the cause of the cough. That's the
work of Kennedy's Laxative Honey and
Tar-the original laxative cough syrup.
Contains no Opiates. Sold by all drug
gists.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1906-09-28

Big rush for timber lands in Lake
and klamath counties.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1906-09-28

Mines on Wolf creek near Leland
are doing we'll.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1906-09-28

Pendleton has put prohibitive tax
on the trading stamp scheme.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1906-09-28

The enrolment in the klamath
High school is double last years.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1906-11-24
TAUGHT SCHOOL ~ YEARS.
Elizabeth Frost Sweet Died in Montpel-
ier Last Evening.

Montpelier, Nov. "a. Miss Elizabeth
Frost Sweet died last evening at her
home On School street, aged rs years,
the canse being b cold, which she was
unable To withstand because III the in
firmities Of age. She was born III Wor-
cester in 1881, the daughter Of Andrew
A and Rebecca lPratt) Sweet There
were two other children, Miss Josephine
and Edward Al. Sweet, the latter of
whom resides III Brooklyn The do.
ceased spent her early iife in Worcester,
alid turned her endeavprs to teaching
the Young.
IN 1882 she came to Montpelier and
followed the same work, In June, 1905,
she gave up, her school duties, having
spent Al years iii the work. Many Oh
tile leading business and professional
men went to school under her, among
them the Rev. J. Edward Wright, who
win ofIciate at the funeral, E. ID Hyde,
Joseph G Brown, George A. Peck, Chas,
de Forest Bancroft. Miss Sweet had
i peculiar faculty for remembering
faces and she rarely forgot one Of her
former pupils For many years she rel
sided with her sister, Miss Josephine,
on School street.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1906-11-24
RECENT VETERANS AT BANQUET.
Capt. H. Z. Dyer President Of Military
Order, Foreign Wars.

The annual meeting and banquet of
Vermont Commandery of the Military
Order of Foreign Wars was held last
evening at Miller's Inn, Montpelier.
About 10 members were present. At
the business meeting held previous to
the banquet the following officers were
elected for the year ensuing: Com
mander, Capt. III Edward Dyer of Rut-
land; yieercommander, Lieut.. G. R.
Anderson of Brattleboro; secretary,
Lieut. IN. w. Russell Of White River
Junction; treasurer, Lieut.. G. N. Til
den of Barre; registrar, Lieut. e. A.
Celley of St. Johnshury; sergeant,
Major II, II. Lee Of Wells River; chap
lain, Lieut.. =. RI Greenwood Of North
field; deputy secretary, Lieut.. T. Cars
well of Barre; companions Of the coun-
ell, Lieut. II. n Coleman of Montpelier; /;
Capt. II I'll Howe of Northheld; Lieut..
II. II, prouty of Burlington; Lieut.. e.
M. Miller of Brandon; committee on
nominations, Lieut.. W. H. Sterling of
Montpelier; Lieut.. G. III Landon Of
Rutland; Capt. +. Il. Greene of ST.
Adams; vice-commander- general, Major
G. Nj. Bonnett of ST. Johnsbnry. The
membership Ill this order IL confined to
those who served ii the Mexican or
Spanish-Americaii War a. commissioned
officers,
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1906-11-24
PLAINFIELD.

George and Albert Peck Of Danville
were In town on Friday.
Brooks Buxton is reported to be qnite
i'll
Mrs. IT. F Cutler Of Barre was In
town on Thursday to visit her motha,
Mrs. s. s. Smith, who has been quite
ILL.,
Mrs. Flora Recor has again resumed
her duties at the hotel after hw
weeks illness
Mrs Rosetta Waldo and Mrs. Laura
Burnham are to spend the winter at the
home Of the formers daughter, Mrs. =.
| J. Colby.
Rev. i. r. Fortney is spending the
week in Barre, overseeing the work Of
building house.
Because Of the opposition of the peos
pie Of Marshheld, d part Of that town
was not annexed by the Legislature to
PMinfield
A number Of Rebekahs from this place
attended the Rebebah district meeting
held in Waterbury last week. A few
of the number were Mrs. r. II, Bartlett,
Mrs. G. + Holt, Mrs Dwight Hollister,
II. G. Cutting, Harry Townsend and Ed.
/ Nye.
| Mrs Charles Jack and daughter. Miss
Eaie Jack, were in Montpelier on Friday
and Saturday.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1906-11-24
BURIAL TN BARRE.
Remain Of AFRO A. Pratt Brought Here
Today--Was a Veteran.


The funeral of AFRO a. Pratt, who
died at Waterbury on Thursday, was
held this forenoon at ten o'clock from
the Bethany chapel in Montpelier, the
Rev. i. + Reed officiating, and the body
was brought to this city To be buried
beside the remains of his wife. Mr Pratt
died from a general breaking down of
the system For 4 great many years
HE had been an invalid, and will be re-
membered BY many as The did gentleman
who was accustomed to drive about the
city, accompanied BY little dog
Mfr. Pratt was born III plaipfeld and
was the son of Asa Pratt. He had two
brothers and one sister, VII of whom
died many years ago. His early life was
spent III plainfeld. until about 1850,
when he went to Ohio, where he remain
ed some ten years. He came back To
Vermont, and on August 20, 1862, he
received commission dis corporal IN
Company G Of the 18th Vermont rcgi
ment, Of which A G. Brown was lieti.
tenant colonel. His company was one
Of those that stood behind the rail fence
and repulsed the charge of Pickett's bri-
gade on the field Of Gettysburg He vas
mustered ont July IA, 1868. He drew
a pension of S72 per month
On his return to Vermont he married
Miss Retsey Il. Miller Of East Montpel-
ier. 10 them three children were born
Nj. IA. Pratt, new of St. Louis. Mo-, Rev
N. M. Pratt VI Cleveland, O., and George
III Philadelphia, pa. Mrs. Pratt died nj
Iisss. Mr.. Pratt had spent his life in thi'
vicinity al farmer
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1906-11-24

Editor Daily Times: Mayor Barclay
seems to think that the snow plow did
its work early enough IN the morning
last winter. and thnt tie same pro-
gramme will do for this winser. Pos
sibly the superintendent Of streets fav-
ored Park street with the "eariy bird
last winter, but certainly other streets
were sadly neglected Some were even
not plowed. as a general thing, until af-
ternoon. This negligence has become
chronic and Characteristic; most conspic-
uons was it at the time of our first
snow storm this season. A sad and
shameful sight il was TO see orr school
children wallowing in foot OF snowl
Consider, too, that clerks, some business
men and many other citizens use the
sidewalks before Z o'clock. II the snow
plow fails to do its duty before that
time, more than one-half its benefit il
lost To the city. Why thus throw away
the eity's money! Wake up the super
intendent. Or ii he Is tho sleepy, lay
him off with pension and put another
in his place who win not beg orr enter
prising Alderman Alhisetti TO keep in
his pocket the seven O'Clock resolution.
All honor TO that resolution. At the
next meeting Of the hoard of aldermen
Let it be taken from the table and
adopted. Wake up the SNOW plawl
Citizen.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1906-11-24
SUNDAY SERVICES.
Times and Places Of Worship and Sub
iects Of Sermons.

At the Presbyterian church the pastor
will conduct the usual services, both
morning and evening.
Christian Science services tomorrow
at 10.45 a. M; Wednesday evening at
7.s0 reading room open Tuesday, and
Friday from TO o'clock, at Summer
street.
Universalist church. Rev. G. r. Nc
Tntire Of Woodsville, n. H., will preach
III exchange with the pastor morning
and evening. The choir will be assisted
BY Mr. Mark a. Davis.
AT the Baptist church the pastor viii
preach morning and evening. The sub
ieet in the morning will be Christian
Edueatinn." The evening subject will be
Eating Honey by che Way"
Congregational church The pastor
will conduct the services. The sermon
in the morning will be the fret OF two
addressed to parents. |. Prevention. III,
Cure. Evening subject, "The Machine
AT st. Monica's church; Children's
mass at 0 o'clock, celebrant. Rev p. M.
MclSenna; parish mass at 1890 o'clock,
cclebrant, Rev. II. +. Cray; cateehism, 3
p. M; rosary and henedictions p. IN. !;
baptisms at p. m.
Services at the Pentecostal church. --
Sabbath. 10 q. nj, prayer meeting
1880 a. IN. and 1890 p. M, preaching
Sabbath school, 2 M: Wednesday and
Saturday nights, meetings at z D. IN.
All are invited Rev l.. H. Ayerill, pas
tor.
The Salvation Army, Captain f. G,
Jehu and Captain II. Doughty in charge
Sunday school at 10 q. m.; 3 p. NJ,
farewell and trunsfer meeting, Captain
q. Lewis and Montpelier soldiers IN
charge; 1850 n M, great salvation
rally.
AT the Methodist church morning wor-
ship will be at i0s30, Bible school at
liz; Epworth league ut 5s45; evening
Worship at 7. Sermon on "Ihe Great
I Teacher hv The Rev r. w. Lewis, pre-
siaing elder Of the ST. Iohnsbury dis
ltrict
Sunday next before Advent. Church
Of the Good shepherd Holy communion
at ai45 Il. MI; morning prayer and ser
moa. 10s3D H. ii. Sunday school at IL
in.s evening prayer, sermon for young
people. I i. ii. Thanksgiving dag
tmalning prayer and holy communion at
1880 Il. M. subject of sermon .lAe
lFeast of Thanksgiving Its History and
Purpose Next Sunday, December 2
| the IT. Rev. Arthur G. 4. Hall. bishor
Iof Vermont, will administer confirmation
and preach morning and evening.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1906-11-24
TRAGEDY Tin CHICAGO.
James r. Delaney Victim of Wife Yes
terday.

SGAAs
Chicago, Nov. a4. James r. Delaney,
vice president of the American Shipping
company, was yesterday shot and killed
BY his wife, who immediately afterwad
committed suicide.
The tragedy occurred in the apart
ments occupied BY the Delaneys IN the
home of Mrs. Cyrus Woods, 400 La
Sale avenue. The couple had recently
come from New York
The details are net known accurately.
Late yesterday servant forced an
entrance into the apartments The
body Of Delaney was found OH the bed
with bullet wound In the back of the
head. The body of Mrs. Delaney was
lying close by, bullet having been
fred into her brain through the mouth
The revolver was still clutehed in her
hand when the room was entered.
Mrs. Delaney before her marriage was
Miss Elizabeth Brown Of Willsport,
Tex She was 30 years old. Her hns.
band was 36 years. She was the
daughter Of Charles Edward Brown
formerly Of this city. She was born III
this city and was graduated number
Tof years ago from the Chicago Dram
attic school She was later engaged BY
Otis Skinner for the cast of Frances
de Rimini'" and afterwards played In
'sThe Silver Shield She was known
on the stage ais Bessie Mortimer.
Edward Tyler. boarder IN the house
told the police late yesterday that he
heard two shots IN the night but paid
no attention to them. believing that
they came from the street.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1906-11-24
HAD INTENT TO KILL
SAYS THE JURY
In Case Of Daniel Barber Who Was
Charged with Shooting John
Cassidy Last Summer.

Rutland Nov. a. Daniel Barnard Of
Chittenden was found guilty IN Rutland
county coint yesterday Of shooting
John Cassidy Of the same town, August
2s, last. The jury after six hours de-.
liberation last evening brought in a
verdict 81 assault with intent to kill.
Sentence was not pronounced. Cassidy
was struck in the face with bird shot.
losing an eye. Jelonsv over girl II
believed to have been the motive.
The trial Of ease Of more than usual
interest. especially to the country folk,
hogan yesterday. The respondent, Jo-
seph +. Hadley Of Bridgewater. ii
charged with poisoning cattle belonging
to Hollis Merrill OF Sherburne. Il is
alleged that Hadley spread quantity
of paris green along the road near Mer-
|fll's house and that the latter's eows
=ate it, three dying. Hadley Was In
dieted by the grand Jury IN September
and has since been ont ON bail.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1906-11-24
RIDES AWAY
TO SAFETY
Negro Francis Stole Horse
Last Night
I'm TOWN OF MONROE, ME.
Horse Came Back This Morning Shown,
Signs Of Having Been Ridden Hard
The Convict Was Seen
Yesterday.

Monroe, Me, Nov. "a. Minot ST. Clair,
The negro convict, last night stole an.
other horse, hy means Of which he ii now
well advanced toward New Brunswick
Of Canada. a girl saw him enter an
unoecupied frame house at West Liberty,
five miles from here, and then he disap-
.peared into the woods Later lie stole
n horse from the stable OF Galen Kent
at 0rrington The animal geturned alone
this morning, showing signs Of having
been ridden hard.
Early yesterday someone, presumably
Francis, was flred at by James Worniley
of this town and frightened away while
attempting to steal horse and wagon
to replace those recovered on Thursday
night
a stable not far from where the East
Searsmont stolen outfit was captured,
was broken open and a. light wagon
was hauled to 4 field about 200 rods
away. Then a horse was led to the
field, When discovered the invader was
searching for harness. Worrnley fired
one shot at him, but missed, and Francis,
II II was he, made good his escape into
the woods.
The night was SO dark mi effort To
overtake him was considered useless. AT
dawn, however, the officers, Joined BIZ
many villagers, began search Of tile
woods, which are very thick
Warden Norton said Yesterday that
he had no doubt Francis was completely
bewiIdcred and had no idea of the part
Of the country in which he was travel
ing, He said that one of Francis legs
and both Of his feet were in such bad
shape that he could not get TAR away
without obtaining another horse and
even then he could not 90 far.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1906-11-24
A SPECIAL CONCERT
Given by The Schuman Quartette at
Williamstown Last Night

Williamstown, Nov. e4 The Ladies'
Village Improvement society afforded
the people Of WilIiamstown splendid
treat last evening in the concert given
lat the town hall BY the Sshuman quar-
tette Of Barre. This quartette Is com
posed of Mrs Il. WI Braley, Mrs w. Fl.
Gale, Miss Maud Harris and Miss Emma
Phillips. IN all che series Of concerts
given In this town none has been better
appreciated than the programme Of last
evening BY the Barre ladies above men
toned They were greeted with very
hearty applause III response to repeated
demands for encores they kindly sang
several additional selections The
audience was delighted with the enter
tainment and should the quartette come
again it would he sure Of a large
audience. Mrs. ]. 4. Lynde acted as
aecompanist on the piano,
Owing to several unfavorable con-
ditions, notably the condition Of the
roads, there was not SO large an audi
enee as would otherwise have been pres
ent. This was tie first of series Of
entertainments to be given by the im-
provement society during the winter.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1906-11-24
ENTERTAINED BY LADIES.
Pleasant Evening for Friends Of I. o. o.
r., M. u.

At the Knights of Columbus hall last
evening the /. o. o. II, NJ. o., gave a
banquet TO the members and their hus-
bands aid to those who kindly assisted
at the recent fair. There were about
rs couples present. After boantifuI
supper which had been prepared by the
ladies, the evening was spent with sing
ing and dancing. The degree team added
to The entertainment with their drill.
The dancing continued until an early
honr this morning, at which time the
guests departed with the feeling that it
was one OF the most enjoyable events
ever given, BY the Old Ladies. The fol-
lowing ladies, 70 whom credit should
be given, were in charge: Mrs Jennie
Mnrry, Mrs G. Cote, Mrs. Ina Morrison,
Aiiss Stuart. Mrs. Georgina Forbes Mrs.
4d connick, Miss Mamie Reaside, Mrs.
Clark and Mrs. Edna Faulkner.