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Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1906-07-13
Administrators Notice.

Notice is hereby given to whom it may con
Germ, that the undersigned has been by the
Hon County Court of the State OF Oregon Tor
Polk County, by an order duly made and entered
of record therein on the 22nd day OF tune, 1906,
duly appointed administrator OF the estate OF
Marquis l.. Robbins, deceased, All persons
holding claims against said estate are hereby
Motif to present the same duly verified to the
undersigned, within six months from the date
hereof and all persons knowing themselves in
debted to said estate are hereby notified to call
and settle the same at once.
Dated at Dallas, Polk County, Oregon, this
25th day OF June, 1906. .,,,
J. D. SMITH,
Administrator of the estate OF
NJ l.. Robbins, deceased.
Sibley 4 Eakin, attorneys for estate.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1906-07-13
Only 50 Years Old.

81 am only 50 years old and don't ex-
pect even when get to be real old to
feel that way as long as can get Eec-
trio Bitters," says E. II. Brunson, of
Dublin, Ga. Surely there's nothing
else keeps the old as young and makes
the weak as strong as this grand tonic
medicine. Dyspepsia, torpid liver, in
famed kidneys or chronic constipation
are unknown after taking Electric Bit
ters reasonable time. Guaranteed by
Belt 4 CheFrington, druggist Price SOC.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1906-07-13
COURT HOUSE NOTES.
PROBATE

Estates of Mona Day, Ruth Day
and Isabel Riggs, deceased -inven,
tories and appraisements filed and
approved.
Estate Of I. p. Jack, deceased bond
filed and approved.
Estate Of Patience Bentley, de.
ceased--sale of real estate approved
Estate of E. G. Heath, deceased
bond filed and approved.
Estate of Mary M. Davidson, de-
ceased-M. e. Chappell appointed ad'
ministratrix; Marsh Merwin, D. w
Sears and H. Hirschberg appointed
appraisers.
REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS
J E Beezley and wife to Ira G Powell
trustee, land in t 8 S, re- W, ST..
Alice E Koser and nd to Geo "
Gone, land in Dallas, $325O.
Geo W Gone and wife to Willamette
Valley Lumber Co, land in t and
s, L W, $40.
Frank J Chapman and wife 10 w w
johnson Lumber Co, 100 acres, t s S,
r7w,$ $5.
Peter SCHNEIDER to J X Kollock and
M A zollinger, land in t S, r 3 W, 81.
Anna Wilson and nd to J M Staats,
lot in Airlie, $175.
Hiram Burt to Henrietta and B
Knowles, lot in Dallas, 81.
Susan L Richardson to d L Clod-
felter, lot in Monmouth, $10750.
Leah A Kramer ct al to Susan L
Richardson, lot in Monmouth, $lO7.5H
Geo w Gone TO Willamette Valley
Company, land in t and s, W,
$3.50.
Edwin Hyde and wife to f M
Robertson, land in S, W, $1,000.
Francis E Nye and nd to M Kelley
and Ida Kelley, A acres in Dallas,
$4,000.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1906-07-13
Twenty Year Battle.

81 was loser in a twenty year battle
with chronic piles and malignant sores,
until | tried Bucklen's Arnica Salve +;
which turned the tide, by curing both,
till not trace remains, writes A. NJ.
OF Bucer, Farmvile, Va Best for old
Ulcers, Cuts, Burns and Wounds. 25c
at Belt 4 Cherrington, druggist.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1906-07-13
Old Chronic Sores.

AS dressing for old chronic sores
there is nothing SO good as Chamber
lain's Salve. While it is not advisable
to heal old sores entirely, they should be
kept in a good condition, for which this
salve is especially valuable For sore
nipples Chamberain's SaIve has no
superior. For sale by Stafrin Drug Co.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1906-07-13
COMMISSIONERS COURT
Continued from Last Week. }

In the matter of approval of officia
bonds-ordered that the bonds O.
Sheriff J. M. Grant, Clerk E. M
Smith, Coroner r. L. Chapman
Justices B. Wilson and Frank Butler
Constables Luke Wolf, J. H. Moran
Marion Putnam and G. L. McMurphy
be approved.
Ordered that DR.. W. S. Cary be ap-
pointed Health Officer and Secretary
of the Health Board
Ordered that Adolph Sampson be
appointed Road Supervisor of District
No. 81, to fill the vacancy caused by
the resignation of j. B. Teal.
In the matter of the road funds be-
longing to the various road districts
ordered that each district be given
the full amount of road tax raised by
that district.
Ordered that the County Treasurer
be credited with cancelled warrants in
the sum Of $44, 4,o6S.S7
Ordered that $3.50 be transferred
from the General Road Fund to Road
District No. 81.
Notices of appointment of A. N.
Holman as Deputy Clerk, e. "
Dalton as Deputy Sheriff, and Ben
Beezley as Deputy Surveyor filed and
approved.
Upon application of the Falls City
Lumber Company, the Willamette
Valley Lumber Company and the
Siletz Lumber Company, Peter O'Neill
was appointed Fire Warden for Town
ships 8 and south, range 6, and s
west
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1906-07-13
A nard Lot

of troubles to contend. with, spring from
torpid liver and blockaded bowels,
unless yon awaken them to their proper
action with DR.. Kings New Life Pills;
the pleasantest and most effective cure
for constipation. They prevent Appen-
dicitis and tone up the system 25c at
Belt & Cherrington's drugstore.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1906-07-13

1t is always we'll to have box of salve
in the house. Sunburn, cuts, bruises,
piles and bois Weld to DeWitt's Witch
Hazel Salve. Should keep box on hand
at all times to provide for emergencies.
For years the standard, but followed by
many imitators. Be sure you get the
genuine DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve.
Sold by all druggists.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1906-07-13

Kennedy's Laxative Honey and Tar is
the original laxative cough syrup and
combines the qualities necessary to re-
lieve the cough and purge the system of
cold. Contains no opiates. Sold by all
druggists.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1906-07-13
Don't Be Backward.

Do not hesitate to ask for free sample
of Chamberlain Stomach and Liver
Tablets. We are glad to give them to
anyone who is troubled with biliousness,
constipation, or any disorder Of the
stomach. Many have been permanently
cured by their use. Stafrin Drug Co.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1906-07-13
Asthma Sufferers Should Know This.

Foley's Honey and Tar has cured
many cases of asthma that were con-
sdered hopeless. Mrs. Adolph Buesing
70l West Third ST., Davenport, Iowa.
writes: "a severe cold contracted
twelve years ago was neglected until it
finally grew into asthma. The best
medical skill available could not give
me more than temporary relief. Foley's
Honey and Tar was recommended and
one fifty cent bottle entirely cured me
of asthma which had been growing on
me for twelve years. II I had taken it
at the start l would have been saved
ycals OF suffering" Belt & Cherrington,
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1906-07-13
Notice For Publication.
Department of the Interior,
Land Office at Portland, Orego

Land Office at Portland, Oregon.
June SO, 1905
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 the County
Clerk of Polk County, at Dallas, Oregon, on
August Is, 1906, viz Horace S. Chase III. E. No
1881 for the East = ofsEast = of See. 2S, I. Z
South, r. West.
He names the following witnesses to prove
his continuous residence upon and cultivation
said land, viz T. II. Ide, of Salem, Oregon
George Wick, OF Falls City, Oregon; Frank
II Ibbard of Dallas, Oregon; James Ross, OF
Dallas, Oregon.
ALGERNON S. DRESSER,
Register.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1906-07-13

Reports come from Morrow county
that crops are badly damaged in
Eureka fiat, owing to the hot weather.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1906-07-13

Children like Kennedy's Laxative
Honey and Tar The pleasantest and
best cough syrup to take, because it con-
tains no opiates. Sold by all druggists.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1906-07-13
Baseball PLAYERS and Foot Racers

Louis J. Kruger, ex-champion long
distance foot racer of Germany and
Holland, writes, Oct. 27, 1901:
"During my training OF eight weeks
loot races at Salt Lake City, in April
last, ] used Ballard's Snow Liniment to
my greatest satisfaction.
Therefore, l highly recommend Snow
Llnimenl to all who are troubled with
sprains, bruises or rheumatism" 25c,
SOC and $l.00. Sold hy Stafrin Drug Co.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1906-07-13

Eugene will get a $4,000 federal
building and Pendleton thinks it
ought to have one, too.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1906-07-13

Does evil still, your whole life fill?
Does woe betide?
Your thoughts abide on suicide?
You need pill
Now for prose and facts-DeWitt's Little
Early Risers are the most pleasant and
reliable pills known today They never
gripe. Sold by all druggists.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1906-07-13

A stick of timber sawed at North
Bend was 20 feet long, 2Sx2s inches
and without knot.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1906-07-13

Indians on the Umatilla are in
clining more to camp meetings and
less to war dances.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1906-07-13

Rumors of "blind pigs" already in
Albany.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1906-07-13

Harvest hands are very hard to find
in the Umatilla county wheat section
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1906-07-13

The walnut-growing industry is ex-
pected to boom.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1906-07-13

An immense gasoline launch will
be put on Upper klamath lake.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1906-07-13

Oregon coal fields should be de
veloped.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1906-07-13

Grants Pass slightly beats Ashland
in postoffice receipts.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1906-07-13

Some machine sheep shearers make
as high as 1915 a day.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1906-07-13

Biggest hop crop ever harvested il
expected
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1906-07-13

A 10-acre tract of orchard land in
the Rogue river valley sold for 6,25O.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1906-07-13

Grants Pass will soon have it's third
three story brick.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1906-07-13

An immense hay crop is being
harvested
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1906-07-13

Baker county wool is of unusually
fine quality.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1906-01-25
aCHED IN EVERY BONE.
Chicago Society Woman Who Was So
Sick She Could Not Sleep or Eat,
Cured by Doan's Kidney Pills.

When q woman's Kidneys go wrong
her hack gives out aud every little task
tecomes a burden She is tired. nervous.
Eleeplcss. run down-su1crs daily from
backache. headaches. dizzy spells, and
bcaring-down pains.
Don't worry over imagined female
troubles" Cure the kidneys and you wiz
D. well Read how to find the cure.
Marion knight, Of 50 n. Ashland Ave.
Chicago, H., member Of the Chicago
Federation Of Musicians and a well-known
club woman, says: This winter when |
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1906-01-25
Tips in Department stores.

The tipping evil is growing in New
York, despite the discussion aroused by
the new law aimed at purchasing agents.
The latest class to demand tips are clerks
In department stores. According TO an
experienced shopper. the woman who
does not recognize and satisfy the itch
ing palm OF the girl who waits on her
will obtain poor service in some stores
Akin 70 this is the store graft on which
many clerks figure as a regular addition
TO their income This is the change left
over from purchases at odd prices. such
as sliS. l67. etc Usually il only
amounts 70 two or three cents. but VERY
many persons give the seller 81. 8,
sl-l5. and go away without waiting for
the change This often amounts 10 :
considerable sum in the course Of a dsv
Sometimes ii even amounts 10 whit,
money as silver IS called. and adds
materially 10 the days takings.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1906-01-25

week. The SECOND week ] began eating
heartily. began to improve generally.
and before seven weeks had passed
was we'll. | had spent hundreds Of dol
lars for medicine that did not help me,
but SO worth Of Doan's Kidney Pills re-
stored me to perfect health"
A FREE TRIAL Of this great kidney
medicine which cured Miss knight will
be mailed on application TO any part Of
The United States. Address FosterMil-
burn Co, Buffalo, n. Y. Sold by all
dealers; price, fifty cents per box.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1906-01-25
NEW YORK CABBAGE HEADS
Seed from the Empire State Produce
the Most of Those Grown
Abroad.

Cabbage heads are mostly New York
ers-at least the vegetable variety in
seed form. From the summer land of
California come the flower seeds.
There are more than 600 seed farms
in the United States devoted to the
production of vegetable, field crop and
flower seeds, some as large as 1000
acres. To scientific methods in seed
growing is credited much of the inn
provement accomplished in many eco
nomic and ornamental plants. the most
careful selections being made from
the next year Immense quantities of
farm and garden seeds are sent to
Europe, and extremely few. such as
fancy grass seeds are imported there
from. or clover and grass seeds hun
dreds of tons are annually exported,
Yankee clover being in especial de-
mand abroad. In most European coun-
tries are seed control stations, where
seeds are tested by simple, interesting
methods. much of Il done by young
girls. lnere are ~ stations IN Ter
many, which have created such a sen
timent for pure seeds instead of adul-
terated that the best dealers gladly
submit samples of their merchandise
for proof of quality and guarantees.
The department of agriculture in Yam
keeland purposes TO establish a sim
liar system-if congress can be per-
suaded to enact the requisite legisla-
ton
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1906-01-25
AS GEOGRAPHY is LEARNED
Illus trated in the Lesson Answers of
Young Expert in the
Study.

Little Rob was the prize geographer
of his class; that is, he coulda locate
cities and bound countries with great
glibness, says Success Magazine. He
could draw the most realistic maps.
printing in the rivers, mountain ranges
and cities from memory. Rob consid-
cred geography purely in the light of a
game, in which he always beat. but
he never associated II with the great
world ABOUT him. Rivers, TO him. were
no more than black. wiggly lines;
cities were dots, and states were blots.
New York was green, Pennsylvania
was red and California was yellow. OF
course Rob had never travelled. He
was born in canyon near the coun-
try school he attended One day the
teacher made the discovery of Rob's
idea of geography through the follow
ing incident. After vainly inquiring
of several of the children where Brit
ish Columbia is located, she called on
Rob, who, as usual, was waving his
hand excitedly. wild with the enthu
siasm of pent-up knowledge.
1T is on page S." he declared.
After the roar had subsidized. the
teacher explained that that was only
a picture Of British COLUMBIA. Then
she asked Rob to bound British Co
lumbia
Cant, teacher; it is all over the
page.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1906-01-25
TIE BARKING OF A MOUSE.
Question Propounded by Naturahst
Who Heard Something
Singular.

A mouse began TO make a disturb
anee in the paper back of my desk the
ether night, just as my wife and ! SET
tied down after supper to read says
writer in Forest and Stream. ne
was a new arrival from some neigh
boring barn. They have found way
into my study up through the sheath
ing of the sliding door. Mrs. A. is very
tender-hearted with all living Things
except such small deer as interfere
with her housekeeping. These she
persecutes relentlessly. Her mouse
tap was forthcoming at once, and
baited with a little cheese. was siid
under the desk. II is one of these dia-
bolical eontrivances which smash a
wire loop down on the victim.
II was only a few moments till we
heard its vicious click. Immediately
afterward | heard distinctly a seriss
OF rapid aspirated squeaks which made
Inc hustle the trap out in haste to re-
lleve the sufferer. knowing how dead
~ the trap is. was surprised al near
ing any sound. | was even more 50
when | saw that the little victim had
teen caught by the descending striker
square across the back on the lungs
It's heart was still fluttering, but 1t
seemed to me impossible for il to have
drawn breath enough to make any
sound whatever
Then remembered that the squeaks
" ere more like barks of fright than
screams of pain. Somewhat wonder
lagly. therefore. | set the trap again
10 see If there was companion.
Within five miutes 1t nailed another
There was no sound this time excep'
that of the trap. Both were immature
females. What | wish TO know is, did
No. 2 bark when No was caught?
DO mice ever exhibit fright and sur
rise by whistling or barking?
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1906-01-25
LOST CERTIFICATES


1928 Vermont Statutes that the certificates stock Ownership
Err VALLEY FAIR ASSOCIATION corporation existing under virtue
the County Of Washington and State of Vermont
said certificates certificates,
Decl4 A ID
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1906-01-25
National Time.

Americans get their correct time from
a little room in the Naval observatory.
located on Georgetown heights, in the
suburbs of Washington. The observa-
tory was originally intended to detect
errors in ship chronometers and to reg
ulate them properly. This work consti-
tutes one department al the institution.
but perhaps its most important func-
ton is that Of being the nations time
keeper
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1906-01-25
Mosauito-KIlins Fish

Some very small West Indian fish
locally known as millions, are thriv
ing in the Geological Gardens. London
Barbados is the home Of this species
and II is suggested that the immunit,
Of that island from the malarial mos
quito may be due to its presence.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1906-01-25
Sour
Stomach

No appetite. loss Of strength. nervous
ness, headache, constipation. bad breath.
general debility, sour risings. and cstarrh
Of the stomach are all due TO indigestion.
kodol cures indigestion. This new discov-
cry represents the natural juices OF diges-
zion as they exist In healthy stomach.
combined with the greatest known tonic
and reconstructive properties. Kodol Dys-
pepSis Cure does not only cure indigestion
and dyspepsia, but this famous remedy
cures all stomach troubles by cleansing.
purifying, sweetening and strengthening
the mucous membranes lining the stomach.
NJ. S. s Ball q RsvenxUooi. W. Va. says
Sss troubled with sour stomach for twenty years
Nodol cured ne and We using Il IN mik
Ger bzhy"
kodol Disests What You Eat.
Settles ouy. s 90 Sire holding ~ times the trial
sire. which sells for so c-rfs.
rrsparsd By {. Q. Dewitt q co., CHICAGO.
For Sale by r. e. Bryan.
Ast far the 1903 Kodoi Almanac aud zoe yeaS
- Aeudar.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1906-01-25

Although the first Christmas card
vas made in 1886. very few were sent
TIL the year ls62 Then the fashion
came in Of sending cards the size o,
visiting cards. inscribed simply with
the words: "A Merry Christmas"
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1906-01-25

started 10 use
Doan's Kidney
Pills | ached in
every bone and
b a d in tense
pains in the kid
neys and pei
lyic organs. The
| urine was thick
and cloudy. and
l could barely
eat enough 20
live. | felt a
qlianpa for the
better within A
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1906-01-25

CENTRAL VERMONT RAILWAY.
Corrected TO Oct .. 1901.
GOING SOUTH
Trains leave Randolph as follows;
- 90 a. MI.
Wight Express, daily, for Boston and an New
sleeping cars for Boston via Lowell, also
no IL a. MI.
NAL week days for Worcester, Boston and
n 36 H. MI.
-New England States limited" daily for
session and Tor New York, via springneld and
Through Coachesand Cafe. PHrior Car %
BOSTON. Through Coach aud Pullman Parlor
ear 70 Springfield.
y 40 H. MI.
Passenger week days for white River June
ttoa.
GOING NORTH
a 90 n. MI.
west Week days for ogdensburg, Richford
ana Ottawa. Sleeping car 90 Montreal
7 . q a, MI.
Passenger week days Tor st. Alllans, Mont
real ottawa aud Hichford, connecting al
kuruagton for Troy and Albany
~ 90 H. M.
Mall and Express week days for Burling-
ten, Cambridge Junction, st Adams Rouses
Point, ogdensburg. Richford and Montreal
fNlmah Parior car 10 Montreal
u ID H. MI.
eNew England states Limited daily for
Montreal and Chicago. Cafe Parton car 10
1entreal aud Pullman Sleeping TO
q. c. JoNRs. General Manager
4 BENTLEY, General Pa senyer Agent.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1906-05-15

be honored in having the chairman
ship of that conference. The critics
and enemies of Senator Elkins may
say what they please. but West Vir-
ginia's senior Senator stands right in
the front rank among the national law
makers at Washington No other
West Virginia Senator has ever occu-
pied a more conspicuous or honorable
place in the councils OF the nation
and he is able to make good no mat
ter what work is assigned him to do.
The West VirSinian consratulates
Senator Elkins and his State upon his
prominence in the United States Sen
ate at the present time May he in
crease in power
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1906-05-15

Developments in the lower south
west fields are not OF the kind to at
tract any great attention The most
of the competitions are located inside
of old defined limits and the average
size OF the wells very small
In the Keener sand pool in Tyler
county some new strikes are expected
within the next few days and the 10
cations are such as to pressage good
producers and another increase in the
production of the pool In this dis
trict. the Flat Iron On Company has
completed and shot its well on the
wra- Glenn oneacre lot and VIII not
have better than 10-barrel pumper-
one OF the important wells due to get
the sand soon is the test OF Greenlee
& Mccormick on the J. B. Lacy farm
In the Sraithfeld district, Wetzel
county, the South Penn OIL Company
has completed and shot its No. 3 on
the I. y. Martin farm and has 20
barrel producer from the Gordon