davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1907-08-16
Timber Lands.

Highest prices paid for relinquish-
ments; locations made, timber cruised
and estimated on the Siletz and
tributary country. Options taken on
patented land. J. B. MCMILLAN, Box
2O1, Falls City, Oregon. 6-1O-tf.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1907-08-16
Farmers, AttentIonl

We are now prepared to furnish both
Rough and Dressed Lumber of all
kinds to the local trade. Mill located
one mile from Bridgeport, on Grant
creek. Polk COUNTY LUMBER Co.
If Address Falls City, Ore.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1907-08-16
Found,

Found, in Dallas, July 5, a pair of
lady's long kid gloves. Call here,
and pay for this notice.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1907-08-16

Having closed our business in Dal-
las, we ask all who are indebted to us
to call at once and settle their ac-
counts. Please do not delay, as we.
must close our books as soon as pos
sible.
s-2-4t WAGNER BROS.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1907-08-16

9 acres of land belonging to the
Embree heirs. Located ! mile south
Of Willamette Valley sawmill. Apply
to John b. Embree. 7-2S-tf
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1907-08-16
Incubator For Sale.

One hot-water incubator, 225.egg
size; also, one brooder for same
cheap for cash; almost new. Address,
P, o. Box 911, city. S-13-tf
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1907-08-16
Eor Sale.

Modern, new, story and one half
house, near Postofice. $1,000 cash !;
balance, terms to suit purchaser.
Address, P. o. Box 3l1, city. s-13-tf
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1907-08-16
House For Rent.

Seven-room house for rent. Pleasant
location. Terms reasonable. Inquire
at the OBSERVER Office. 7-l9-tf
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1907-08-16
Hop Farm Wanted .

Will trade modern, new eight-room
house for hop farm, balance cash.
Address, P o. Box 311, city. S-13-tf
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1907-08-16
For Sale.

Choice fresh cow for sale. Inquire
OF W. D. CALKINs. Bell Phone ass. If
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1907-08-16
For Sale.

One mare and 23-months-old colt
one wagon and harness; one disc and
one walking plow. Inquire at G. d.
Braun's, Box "A, R. F. D. /, Dallas.
7-3O.6t
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1907-08-16
For Rent.

A good, secondhand Hallet & Davis
piano. Inquire of Prof. D. M. Metz
ger, Dallas, Oregon. S-13-tf
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1907-08-16
Fir Wood Wanted.

From 200 to 500 cords of dry fir wood
wanted. Apply to Salem, Falls City
& Western Railway Co.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1907-08-16
For Sale.

A No. 7 Remington typewriter in
good repair, $45. Call at this office.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1907-08-16
Oak Posts For Sale.

White oak posts for sale. CooHRANE
& BLACK, Mutual phone Black 81. If
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1907-08-16
Hop SpraYer suppIles.

For hop sprayer supplies, see W. L.
SoEHREN, Dallas, Or.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1907-08-16
For Sale.

For Sale.
An air-tight heating stove, in good
condition. OSCAR HAYTER. S-6-tf
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1907-08-16
All Humors

Are impure matters which the skin, liver,
kidneys and other organs cannot take care
of without help.
Pimples, boils, eczema and other erup-
tions, loss Of appetite, that tired feeling,
bilious turns, fits Of indigestion, dull head
aches and many other troubles are due to
them. They are removed by
Hoods SarsapariIIa
In usual liquid form or in chocolated
tablets known as saFsatabs. lOOdosessL
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1907-08-16
Ready For Business.

e. A. Hamilton, manager OF the
Townsend creamery, which is being
installed in Dallas, announces that
he will be ready to receive cream
either today or tomorrow. The most
Of the machinery has arrived and is
being set up, but the work has been
somewhat hampered by delay in the
shipment OF parts Of the churn. The
entire plant will be run by electricity
Mr.. Hamilton considers this power
much neater and cleaner than steam
or gasoline, since it occupies less
space and less grease is necessary.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1907-08-16

j. H. Hollister is improving from
his recent severe illness.
Charles Campbell is building large
addition to his dwelling house on
Levens street.
Mrs. L. Gerlinger, Jr., and Miss
May Anderson returned last night
from visit to Portland.
Mrs. Belle Dalton and little son, of
Portland, are visiting her brothers,
George, Louis and Edward, in Dallas.
r. McLennan, chief clerk of the
Dallas & Falls City railroad, was a
business visitor in Falls City, Wed
nesday.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1907-08-16

DR.. Hayter. Dentist. Office over
Wilson's Drug Store. Dallas. Oregon.
The Newtown bee., 1907-03-15
NEW MILFORD.
POMONA GRANGE MEETING

Housatonic Valley Pomona Grange, Mo- 1O,, P. of H., will hold it's regular March meeting, Wednesday, March 20, 1907, in Mygatt's hall, Bank street, New Milford. At the morning ses- sion, which begins at 10 a. m, routine business will be transacted. A report from masters of subordinate Oranges will be heard; and new business, reso- lutions and discussions in order, after which the fifth degree will be con- ferred in form. Dinner at 12 will be strictly on the basket plan. The aft ernOOn session will be open to the pub lie and at 2 p. m, installation of off, cers of Pomona for 1907 will be in or der, o. s. Wood, Worthy Master of Connecticut State Grange being the installing officer. The lecturers hour following will be in charge of Mrs Adele P. Brush of West Cornwall, lec- turer for 1907, who has arranged the program under the general subject of "Cultivation. Hon l.. J. Nickerson, of West Cornwall will speak on "In
 ventions that aid in the cultivation of the soil" Rev G. H. Smith, of Kent, on Which is most important? Culti- How" Prof 6. s. Phelps' ii Chapin. e vile, on "Cultivation obtained at an Agrlcultural College" Mrs F. R.
 Randall will give us Suggestions for Arbor Day." Music and recitations
The Newtown bee., 1907-03-15

tain the Evening Whist club, next Thursday evening.
 Leo Gabler's new house is about completed. He and his family expect to move in, the last of this month.
 Mrs William Griffen from Brooklyn IS visiting, her parents, MT and Mrs Peter Gabler.
 Clifford Beers from Bridgeport spent Sunday with his aunt, Miss Sarah Beers.
 The Evening Whist club was very pleasantly entertained, last Thursday evening, by MT and Mrs F. L.. Turney. Mrs George w. Coles and ". s. Haw- ley were the fortunate winners of the first prizes and Mrs w. Hawley and Clifford Coles received the consola- tionS.
 Mrs Walter Hawley entertained the Rev MT Knowles from Bridgeport last Sunday.
 David S. Leavttt is reported quite sick with grip.
 A party of four young lady friends of Miss Edith Hill have been visiting her during the past week. MT and Mrs Myron Teller have beer entertaining Mrs Teller's father, Nil Morrow, of New York. Rev MT Knowles of Black Rock con ducted the services at the Methodist chapel on Sunday. Mrs Harry Bennett spent Monday | with MT and Mrs George Bennett.
The Newtown bee., 1907-03-15
GEORGETOWN.

FAREWELL RECEPTION TO MIR AND
 MRS EGGLESTON.
 A farewell reception will be given Rev and Mrs A. o. Eggleston at the Methodist parsonage on Wednesday afternoon and evening. We regret that MT Eggleston will not take an- other appointment and return to us next year. The church has prospered greatly during the four years of his ministry. MT and Mrs Eggleston have made host of friends here both in the church and outside who will be sorry to learn that they are not to return. FACTORY EMPLOYES BENEFITED BY
 WAGE RAISE.
 An increase of wages was declared at the Gilbert & Bennett factory, last week. It is reported that they intend to put up 20 new cottages for their employees in the spring.
 Miss Edith Eggleston of New Haven is visiting her parents in town.
 Rehearsals are being held at the Gill; bert Memorial church for the District School" which will be given in the social rooms in the near future.
 Harry Jennings expects to leave
The Newtown bee., 1907-03-15
OUR NEIGHBORS.
MONROE.
GRANGE JOTTINGS.


 Harmony Grange met on Friday evening and s'Home' was the subject for discussion, with papers by H. H. Wheeler and Alex Sinclair. The next meeting will be Friday evening, March 9.
 The board of education met at the Town hall on Saturday last for the ex- animation of teachers.
 William w. Shelton is out with new sleigh, purchased of B. R. Allen of Shelton.
 John I. Andrews and family are all sick with the grip.
 Miss Nellie w. Osborne spent Sum- day with her sister, Mrs Neal Gilbert, of Stepney.
 The many friends or Elmer H. Wakelee are receiving handsome sou venir postals from the Pacific coast.
 George w. Shelton has painted the farm wagon of Edward l.. Hurd:
 Washington lodge, F. & A; M, with work in the M. M. degree.
 The ladies of the East Village Meth odist church will give another Of their pleasing entertainments at the church and parsonage on Thursday evening, March 21 Two one act dramas, reci- tations, songs, etc., followed by SUD- per, will make up an evening of rare enjoyment.
 Albert Fohrenbach, Jr,, has visited his daughter in Paterson, IN. J.
 The Center school re-opened, Mon day, having been closed week on ac count of the measles scare.
 Whooping cough has once more made it's appearance in the district.
The Newtown bee., 1907-03-15

If you want harness, don't forget that w. w. Stevens x Co. of l6 White street, Danbury, can accom- modate you Harness and horse furnishings at living prices
The Newtown bee., 1907-03-15
NICHOLs.
NEWS HEREABOUTS.

Last Thursday party from Nichols attended the benevolent musical at the Congrega tlonal church in Trum- bull. William Beardsley of Bridge port conveyed the party and all en- joyed the ride.
 Miss Eliza beth Curtis, who is in the Bridgeport hospital, is regaining hel health.
 The trustees of the Methodist church held their last quarterly meet ing on Thursday evening. The con ference will be held in the Bridgeport Fairfield avenue Methodist church or April 10.
 The family of Rufus Owen moved to Lime Rock on Tuesday. Mrs l.. E. Williams is confined tt her home by ill health. William Wellington is under the doctors care and confined to his home
The Newtown bee., 1907-03-15
WOODBURrs
HOTCHKISSv WILLIE AND VICINITY

HoTCHKIss WILLIE AND VICINITY.
 These young men from Bridgeport were home, over last Sunday, viz. Charles Gill at his parents, James Butters at his parents, and William Holmes at his sisters, Mrs William Buckingham's.
 Hurland J. Hall of Waterville spent last Sunday at his parents, MT and Mrs Joseph B. Hall.
 Thomas Galpin and son, Wellington, and William and Frank Cartledge went, last Monday, to Bradleyville, to purchase machinery for the new shear factory.
 MT and Mrs Schyneger and MT and Mrs Neverman have moved into Mrs Aida Dawson's house vacated by John Travers. MT Darsh has moved his family from
 Newark, N. J., and they are to occupy the Joseph Cartledge place. Mrs Otis s. Cowles and little daugh. ter, Grace, from Waterbury,is is visiting her parents, MT and Mrs Joseph B. Hall.
 Mrs Thomas Arlington, who has re- covered from serious illness, will, as soon as strong enough, go to the hos pital for an operation. Mrs George Harris was seriously i'll and under the care of two doctors foI a day last week. as the result of inter.
 nal injury, which was caused by a fOrclDle fall while carrying coal. Fred Cahill of Woodbury has giver
 up his employment in the cutlery shoI and will work in Hartford. Miss Lucy Norton has been assist ing Mrs George Harris with her house work.
 Bernard Tanning has a telephone placed in his residence. Miss Lillie Minor of Waterbury spent Sunday with her parents, MI and Mrs Howard Minor. Gladstone Terrill of New Haven
 made brief visit with his parents,
 MT and Mrs George c. Terrill, the first of the week.
 Mrs William Clay spent Sunday
 with her husband and daughter in Waterville.
 William Knox won the horse that
 was rallied off by Frank Robinson and
 then sold it to Harry Potter and Frank Hart. Herbert Burdick has gone to board
 with his sister; Mrs John Travers. MT and Mrs Frank Pearson, Frank Hart, Joseph Pearson and Miss Eth. elyn l.. Smith attended the play at
 Jaque's theater in Waterbury, last Saturday evening. MT Butters has taken his hired boy,
The Newtown bee., 1907-03-15
BEDDING
AFFAIRS ABOUT TOWN.

There were a humber who went to the beach, Saturday, after clans. They did not get large quantity.
 The snow of Sunday patched up the sleighing. Dr Smith said Sunday that was the 44th day he had ridden in a sleigh, this winter.
 There were four taken into the Methodist church, Sunday.
 J. B. Cornwall and family, who are in Florence, Italy, writes the weather there is cold and stormy. They expect to return In June.
 Miss Talmadge has gone to New York to spend few days.
 Mrs John s. Sanford has severe at tack of the grip.
 John Read moves into his mothers place this spring.
 Daniel Warner moves on to the Mil Ter farm.
 MT and Mrs Moses Piatt are staying with Mrs William E. Duncomb for the present.
The Newtown bee., 1907-03-15
TASHUA.
A REAL ESTATE SALE.

Dr Seth Hill, administrator, sold the Burr Mallette place at public auc- tion, last Tuesday afternoon at o'clock. William B. Mallett bid it off for S3400. 1t is reported that he bought it for Charles Kechle.
 Miss May Mallette is spending sev- eral days in Plattsville, the guest of her grandparents, MT and Mrs F. L.. Staples
 0. s. Everetts, who has been quite seriously i'll with the grip, is now gain Ing slowly and able to be about his house.
 Miss Frances Mallett has been shut in at her home with severe cold for the past week.
 George, the man who works for L. N. Mallett, had the misfortune to cut the first finger on bis left hand very badly, last Monday, while splitting wood at the wood pile. Dr Hill took four stitches to keep the finger on and thinks he will be able to save the fin | ger for the man.
 Samuel Seeley is again quite ill at his home with the grip. Other mem bers of his family are also afflicted 1 with the same trouble.
The Newtown bee., 1907-03-15
METHODIST CHURCH NOTES.

''The Rise of the Human Life in Jesus Christi" the pastors subject for Sunday evening, calls attention to the place of the Redeemer at the center of the true life. Gospel singing. Jay Knowles leads the Epworth mortality" Those interested in a live meeting are especially invited. The Sacrament of the Lords Supper, Sunday morning, and reception of members. Glass meeting led by the leader, Lyman Finkle.
 s'SeIf Destruction Through Strong Drink'' is the theme for Tuesday even- ing prayer service. Friends are in- vited to join in this study of the Sun day school lesson nearly week in ad- vance.
 The next session of the New York East Conference is postponed from April 3, the date originally set, until | week later. This is caused by the illness of Bishop Hamilton, who was to have presided. Bishop Goodsell will preside in place of Bishop Hamil' ton.
 G. B. Schiappacasse, the popular confectioner, will open his ice cream parlor to- the public about Easter | time.
 Rev J. F. Plump atte nded the fun- eral of an aunt in liar tford, Wednes' day.
 Miss Sadie Clark naS accepted position at Robertson'S shoe store.
 $. H. Smith left, Monday morning, for a months stay at Clifton Springs.
 Rev J. F. Plumb will exchange with the Rev MT Dumbell of Great Barring ton, Sunday.
 Congratulations are in order for the Rev Dr Hare, whose engagement to 8 | Miss Macy of New York is announced The wedding is to take place in Sep | tember.
 James Donnelly commenced his du- ties, Monday, as clerk at o. A. Trow- bridges men's furnishing store.
 Joseph Collins and "Pop" LathroI
 have gone to Derby to work for George Pixley.
 William Mueller received word, Fri
 cay, of the sudden death of his father
 in New York.
 Il Unclaimed letters remain at tht
 postoffice addressed to: Mrs Arthur
 B. Clark, Mary Delohery, Mrs Barne! Stone, Arthur Wilson. George H
 Jackson, Postmaster. : The DeRu Brothers Minstrels vii
 return, August 5. They gave.one O. the best minstrel shows ever seen her' and a full house is sure to greet then
 on their return. The next attraction atC the Oper;
 house is the Imaginable comedy, Peck :, Bad Boy," which will be here, Thurs day evening, March 21. ''The Texas Ranger" as presented by the company of players, Wednesda,
 evening, proved to be one of the bes attractions 0Of the season. Manage Chapin tried to book a return date r but was unsuccessful.
The Newtown bee., 1907-03-15
WORTH KNOWING ABOUT.

If you need first-class laxative, there is nothing better nor safer than that old family remedy, Brandreth's B Pills. Each Pill contains one grain of solid extract of sarsaparilla, which, with other valuable vegetable products make 1t a blood purifier of excellent character. If you are troubled with constipation, one pill at night will af- ford great relief.
 Brandreth's Pills are the same fine laxative pill your grandparents used They have been in use for over a cen- tury and are sold in every drug and medicine store, either plain or sugar coated.
The Newtown bee., 1907-03-15
REAL ESTATE CHANG Es.

Quite a number of real estate changes have been made, this spring The latest one is that of Charles Bron- son, who has bought the property at West Bedding station formerly owned by Stephen Rider of Seymour, lately occupied by Jerry Page, the blacksmith.
 Mrs Charles Bronson and Carrie Knapp are boarding the New England Telephone Go. men, who are taking down three wires from Bedding tC Cannon'S.
 Mrs Theodore Carter has taken 2 position as teacher in the public schoo at Cannon Station, commencing hel duties March II.
The Newtown bee., 1907-03-15

In the April Century, Dr Edward A. Ayers will discuss at length the sub ject of color blindness, with special reference to art and artists. The req sons why if one thousand men gaze at a garden of flowers, fifty of them will see the colors falsely; and why of the six colors of the rainbow in their thou sands of combinations some are never seen by the color-blind, or are felt only as light and shade of black and white, are to be explained, as well as the more interesting facts as to why any eyes see color at all. pr Ayers article is to have four pages in color, helpful ly illustrative of his points.
The Newtown bee., 1907-03-15

John Mahoney is able to be out again, after being confined to his home few days with illness.
 George Jennings of Bridgeport spent Sunday with his parents, MT and Mrs Charles Jennings.
 Miss Elsie Pelton of Bridgeport was guest, Sunday, of Mrs D. Mahoney.
 Word has been received here of the illness of Miss Julia Keliher at her home in New Milford. Miss Keliher formerly lived here and has many friends here who are pained to hear of her illness.
 Miss Mabel Goodnow's condition, who is at the St Vincent hospital, does not improve as her friends would wish.
 Mrs H. E Canfeld of ,Newtown is the guest of her daughter, Mrs c. G. Samuel Brooks, the butcher, is soon to put on another meat cart and will run it through Daniels Farms and over Chestnut Hill. MT Henrietta will take charge of the route for the give his customers the best meat the market affords at the lowest prices. | c. B. Weed, who has been shut in at his home with severe cold, is now able to be about again. l MT and Mrs Charles Randall enter 1 tained a party of friends from Sport Hill, Easton, very pleasantly, one evening recently.
 We shall receive in few days car load of Pillsbury Best flour, which al ways takes the lead, and will sell it at the car for S5 per barrel. We are sell. per can; nice York State corn, 7c pei can, cans for 25c. Feed your COWS Row Kure. It keeps them healthy and increases the flow of milk.I[W N. Hurd, the grocer.
 Mrs A. A. Angevine made a short stay at her nome here, the past week Mrs Fl. B. Levitt, who has been spending a few days in Bridgeport with friends, has returned home. Just arrived large invoice of Jones lSuperlative flour. None better on the market. Get our prices before you buy. We now have some very nice California oranges and lemons. If you want the best there is in canned goods at rock bottom prices, call and see US You make no mistake when you leavt Cash Grocery, Mrs Robert Stai nes Proprietress.
 Mrs D. Mahoney and Mrs B. A. Pix ley are now both gaining slowly. MT | MahOney is able to be about tn, house.
 Robert Turney and family spen Sunday with MT and Mrs F. l.. Tur Miss Stella Bogart, who has beer spending several days with his sister Mrs Wedge, has returned to her homo in.lBridgepOrt.
 Il Frank Hubbell of Bethel was thu guest of friends here, over Sunday. T Albert Smith and niece, also Mir George W. Smith of Stratford, spen Sunday with MT and Mrs Alber Smith, ST.
 Mrs l.. B. Goodnow spent Tuesday a St Vincent's s hospital with Miss Mary Belle Goodnow.
 Miss Ada Jennings spent Tuesday night in Bridgeport with her brother George J. Jennings.
 Mrs Annie Walters, who spent tht latter part of last week in Bridge port, returned home on Monday.
 Mrs Benjamin Harley was in Nev Haven on Tuesday.
 The Peoples Ice Go. have finally got their stock of ice at the depot loaded up, and covered completely ove1 the top with sawdust and boards They estimate the amount taken from this pond about fifteen hundred tons Mrs John Radcliffe and baby daugh ter are visiting in Newtown. MT and Mrs w. I. Davis will enter
The Newtown bee., 1907-03-15
SOUTHPORT.
A BIRTHDAY ANNIVERSARY OF WOR-
 I A D

A BIRTHDAY ANNIVERSARY OF WOR-
 THY LADY.
 Mrs Mary H. Curtiss celebrated her 76th birthday, last Saturday. Her youngest daughter, Mrs Charles Elli- son, of Newington, with her little daughter, arrived unexpectedly to Mrs Curtiss', bringing with her a large fruit cake handsomely decorated and set with 76 colored candles. Other members of the family brought flowers and spent the afternoon with her. Mrs Curtiss was the mother of Il chill dren, five sons and six daughters, all of whom reached maturity and ten of whom are now living. Lyman Beech CT used to say that one who reared a family of 10 children did more for his country than president of the United States. Mrs Curtiss enjoys excellent health and may confidently look for ward to many anniversaries of her birthday.
The Newtown bee., 1907-03-15

The Place to Buy Records: The at- tention of all talking machine owners is called to the fact that the Century Co.,, 837 Main street, Bridgeport, whose dvertisement appears else where, car ries the largest stock of disc and cylin- der talking machine records in the Park City. All the new selections put in stock as soon as issued and the old favorites always on hand. They also sell these popular home entertainers on very convenient weekly payment plan. Visit the store when in Bridge port. Record lists and machine cata- logueS mailed free on request.
The Newtown bee., 1907-03-15
1870 Main Street,

some time this week for Chicago, where he will remain.
 Mrs John Jennings is visiting her daughter, Mrs Charles Brand, of White Plains, N. Y. Mrs Brand has been quite i'll, but is now improving.
 Miss Emeline Johnson of Norwalk soprano singer at the Gilbert Memorial church, notified the music committee, last Sunday, that she would not accept the position another year, but had ac- cepted a similar position in the Epis- copal church at Norwalk. The churcE was pained to receive this announce ment as Miss Johnson has given excel lent satisfaction in the three years she has sung here. She will leave the first of May.
 Rev A. c. Furbush was called t( Weston, last Thursday, to of6ciate al the funeral services of the infant soI of MT and Mrs Charles Barnes. Tha interment took place at Westport.