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Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1907-07-26
Summons.

In the Circuit Court of the State of Oregon,
for Polk County, Department No. 2.
e. d. Chorpening, Plaintiff, VS.. Alta Chorpen-
ing, Defendant, summons.
TO Alta Chorpening, the above-named
defendant:
In the name of the State Of Oregon You are
hereby required TO appear and answer the com
plaint filed against you in the above entitled
Court and suit within six weeks from the date
OF the first publication fths summons. to-wit;
On or before the Goth day of August, 1907 and II
you fail SO to answer, for want thereof, the
plaintiff will apply TO the Court for decree as
prayed for in the said complaint, to-wit, that
the marriage contract now and heretofore exist
ing between the plaintiff and the defendant be
dissolved aud annulled; and that the plaintiff
may have such other and further relief as to the
Court may seem meet with equity and good
conscience,
This summons, by order of the Hon. Ed F.
Coad Judge of the County Court OF the state OF
Oregon, for Polk County, made at Chambers at
Dallas, Oregon, ON the 9th day of July, 1907, is
served upon you by publication thereof for a
period OF six consecutive and successive weeks
prior TO the 20th day Of August,
1897. in the "Polk County Observer" a news
pSper of general circulation, published weekly
az OSllss in said County. The date OF the first
publication OF this summons is July 9, 1907.
l.. D. BROWN,
Attorney for Plaintiff,
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1907-07-26
Notice TO Contractors.

Notice is hereby given that the direc-
tors Of School District No. 66, located
on the Grande Ronde Indian Reserva-
ton, will receive sealed bids for the
construction of one-story, frame
schoolhouse in said district Bids will
be opened Monday, August 10, 1907, at
O'Clock p. m. Plans and specifica-
tions may be seen at the home of the
clerk at Grande Ronde and at the office
of the County School Superintendent
in Dallas. The board reserves the
right to reject any and all bids.
FRANK ISAAC, Clerk.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1907-07-26

7. S. Townsend, of Portland, who is
establishing a branch creamery in
Dallas, writes ]. L. Brown that he
paid % cents for butter-fat, Wednes-
day. Mr.. Townsend says he will be
glad to meet and become acquainted
with the farmers any time he is in
Dallas, and will be pleased to have
them call on him whenever they are
in Portland. Work on the creamery
building is being rushed by the car
penters and concrete workers. The
high price of butter-fat is causing
much rejoicing among the farmers,
and the openingof the Dallas cream
cry is anxiously awaited.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1907-07-26

G. A. Simonton received last week
from his brother, Willis, of Dallas,
Oregon, a small quantity of delicious
large cherries. Some of the cherries
measured 1-Sinches in circumference
and were by far the finest seen in Crest
lire in long time. e.-Crestline, Ohio,
Advocate The cherries sent Mr..
Simonton we're raised by John Embree,
and we're of the Waterhouse variety.
The evident good condition in which
they were received speaks we'll for
their keeping qualities.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1907-07-26
Extra Good slabwood.

Hereafter we will sell slabwood of
improved quality, by carefully select
ing it to suit the customer. Small or
large wood in lengths from one foot
up. We will also supply farmers
with wood. Call and see the different
grades of wood we handle. Place your
orders early, so that you may be bet
ter able to select the quality of wood
you want w. D. MATHEWS, Dallas,
Oregon. 5-2S-tf
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1907-07-26
Notice to Creditors.

Notice is hereby given that the undersigned
has been duly appointed administrator of the
estate of Thomas Orton, deceased by the
County Court of the State of Oregon, for Polk
County, and has qualified.
All persons having claims against the said
estate are hereby notified to present the same
duly verified, together with the proper vouchers
therefor, TO the undersigned, at his place OF
business in Willamina, Yamhill County, Ore
gon, or at the office of the County Clerk of Polk
County, in Dallas, Oregon, within six months
from the date OF this notice.
Dated and first published July ., 1907.
PAUL FUNDMAN,
Administrator OF the estate
Thomas Orton, deceased.
Oscar Hayter, Attorney.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1907-07-26

TIMBER LAND, ACT JUNE 3. 1878.
United States Land Office,
Portland, Oregon,
May q, 1907.
Notice is hereby given that in compliance
with the provisions of the act of Congress of
June g. 1878, entitled "An act for the sale OF
timber lands in the States of California, Oregon,
Nevada, and Washington Territory" as ex-
tended to all the Public Land States by act Of
August 4, 1892, Herbert L. Toney. of Dallas,
county of Polk, State of Oregon, has this day
filed III this office his sworn statement No.
74Ss, for the purchase of the Lot No. 4
of Section No. 80, in Township No 9 South,
Range No West. and Will offer proof to show
that the land sought is more valuable for its
timber or stone than for agricultural purposes,
and to establish his claim to said land before the
County Clerk at Dallas, Oregon, on Thursday,
the 10Th day of August 1907.
He names as witnesses: f. A. Elliott, OF New
berg, Oregon; W. V. Fuller, of Dallas, Oregon
G. W. Riggs, of Mabel Oregon; H. NJ. Riggs, Of
Mabel, oregon.
Any and all persons claiming adversely the
above-described lands are requested to file their
claims in this office OH or before said 10Th day Of
August, 1907.
ALGERNON S. DRESSER,
Register
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1907-07-26
Notice to Creditors.

Notice Is hereby given that the undersigned
hes been siniv annointed administrators OF the
estate of John Campbell, deceased, by the
County Court OF the State of Oregon, iof folS
County, and has qualified,
All persons having claims against the salu
estate are hereby notified TO present the same
duly verified, together with the proper vouchers
therefor, TO the undersigned, al her residence
near Balston, in said County OF Polk, within
Dated ana first published July Q, 1907.
MARGARET d. CAMPBELL,
Administratrix OF the estate Of
John Campbell, deceased.
Oscar HayteF, Attorney.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1907-07-26
HoM,s ThisI

We offer One Hundred Dollars Reward toT
any case of Catarrh that cannot be cured by
Halls Catarrh Cure.
F J. CHENEY s. CO., Props Toledo, O.
We the undersigned, have known F. ]. Che.
ney for the last l5 years, and believe him per-
fectly honorable in all business transactions
and financially able to carry out any Obliga-
tions made by their irm.
WEST TRUAx, Wholesale DruEgists Toledo q
WALDINe, KINNAN & MARVIN, WholesalS DruR-
gists, Toledo, o.
Halls Catarrh Cure Is taken internally acting
directly upon the blood and mucous surfaces q
the system. Price, 75c. per bottle. Sold By a.
Druggists. Testimonials Gree.
Halls Family Pills are the best.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1907-07-26

The referendum cases relating to
the University appropriation, the
official pass bill and the feeding of
the Multnomah county prisoners will
be heard by the Supreme Court,
August7. These cases are on appeal
from the decision of Judge Galloway,
in the Marion circuit court on July 8,
when the petions were held to be
invalid, owing to Noncompliance
with the provisions Of the law.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1907-07-26

For Sale.

One 24-horse power, jacketed Uni
versal engine, burns straw, coal or
wood; one 32x54 inch, large cylinder,
separator and clover combined,
together with two large round water
tanks, each with pumps and hose
cook wagon, furnished with cook stove
and cooking utensils; wagon racks
and everything ready for the field.
Although this machine has only
thrashed about SO days ard when not
in use has been well housed and is in
fine shape, L will sell the whole outfit
for much less than half its first cost,
as I have given up farming.
JAMES ELLIOTT.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1907-07-26

Notice is hereby given that the undersigned
OF the estate of Thomas tearce
deceased has filed his final account IN said trusl
and the Honorable County Court LOT folk Ooui,'
iSi7 nj the hour Of 10 a. m. as the date ior near
ing the same. All persons interested are hereby
notified 10 appear at the Court House IN Dailas,
Oregon, on the date above named ana me theH
WILLIAM 4. PEARCE,
Administrator.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1907-07-26
Notice to Creditors.

Notice is hereby given that the undersigned
has been duly appointed administrator of the
estate of Peter Wheeler. deceased, by the County
Court of the state OF Oregon, for Polk County,
and has qualified.
All persons having claims against the said
estate are hereby notified to present the same
duly verified, together with the proper vouchers
therefor, II the undersigned, at his place OF
business in Willamina, Yamhill County, Ore
gOE, or at the office of the County Clerk OF Polk
County, in Dallas, Oregon within six months
from the date of this notice.
Dated and first published July %, 1907.
PAUL FUNDMAN,
Administrator of the estate
of Peter Wheeler, deceased.
Oscar Hayter, Attorney.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1907-07-26
colIectionsl

l have opened a general Collection
Agency in Dallas and am prepared
to do collecting for any person, or
firm, desiring work in this line. A
reasonable commission will be
charged. Your business is respect
fully solicited.
l.. D. BUTLER,
Dallas, Oregon.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1907-07-26

Dallas is to have a rock crusher.
She has the good roads fever, and we
hope it will not be intermittent. Salem
Statesman.
Not bit OF danger OF it, neighbor.
The people of Dallas elected the
present officers to purchase a rock
crusher and build permanent streets,
and the will of the people will be
respected. Muddy streets in Dallas
will soon be thing of the past
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1907-07-26
Administrators Notice.

Notice is hereby given to whom il may con
eern, that the undersigned has been
duly appointed administrator of the estate of
Mahlon Guy, deceased, by the Hon. County
Court of Polk County, Oregon. All parties in
debted TO said estate are hereby notified to call
at once and make settlement with the under
signed and all parties having claims against
said estate are hereby notified to present the
same duly verified to the undersigned, within
six months from the date hereof.
Dated at Dallas, Polk County, Oregon, this
10Th day of July, 1907,
B. VI. GUY,
Administrator
Sibley & Eakin, Attys. for estate.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1907-07-26
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
20l, Falls City, Oregon. 6-10 St.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1907-07-26
Farmers, AttentionI

Weare now prepared tofurnish 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.
II Address Falls City. Ore.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1907-07-26
For Sale.

acres of land belonging to the
Embree heirs. Located J mile south
of Willamette Valley sawmill. Apply
to John B. Embree. 7-23-tf
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1907-07-26
Hop pickers Wanted.

Fifty hop pickers wanted for Uglow
and Fenton yards; fully four weeks
picking; free wagon for town pickers
morning and evening. Apply to F. E.
Kersey or G. E. Shaw, Dallas. If
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1907-07-26
1t is not Economy

To do the family washing
at home. When you figure
up the cost of water, soap,
starch, extra fire and time,
and most of all the mess and
trouble that it makes, and
compare it with our price Of
6 cents a pound, washed,
starched and dried and 25
cents a dozen for fiat pieces,
you will see that you can't
afford to wash at home.
Send your washing to the
DdlldSStedmL Laundry
Phones: hutuaI, 1877, Bell, 2OJ
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1907-07-26
Hogs For Sale.

Two registered Poland China boars
for sale; also, registered gifts, bred
and INBRED. S. D. STEFFY, Mutual
Phone $50, Dallas, Or. 7-16-St
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1907-07-26
Lost.

Between top of hill leading to eeme-
terry and cemetery gate, lady's solid
gold, hunting-case watch. Return to
Campbell & Hollister and receive
reward. If
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1907-07-26
Lost.

Lost, between Dallas and Salt Greek,
pocket flash light. Finder please
return to this office. II
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1907-07-26
For Sale.

Sorrel gelding, weight $50 POUNDS,
good in saddle and harness, $50; road
cart, strong, $40; single harness, little
used, $l2. FRANK BUTLER, Falls City,
Or IF
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1907-07-26
Eor Sale.

Team, wagon and harness; horses
will weigh about 1900 lbs each. Apply
TO A. X. Oilar or F. NJ. Splawn,
Dallas. If
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1907-07-26

In his attacks upon the Mature
fakers," Theodore has neglected to
mention that species which comes
in out the mountains and tells about
hooking a fish that long, but he got
auay -
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1907-07-26
For Sale.

100 acres of improved farm land,
three miles east of Dallas. Fair price
for cash. Inquire of w. d. CALKINs,
Dallas, Or. 7-19-4t
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1907-07-26
HeIp Wanted.

Wanted, woman for general house
work in small family. No washing.
Good wages. Address, Box 353.
Dallas. 9-23-3t
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1907-07-26

OAK Posts Eor SaIe.

A woman's silk crepe scarf. Apply
here and pay for this notice.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1907-07-26
Wanted.

A good light secondhand hack with
movable seats. Address d, care this
office. 7-26-St
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1907-07-26
Cow For Sale.

For sale, one full-blood Jersey COW,
fresh in August. o. E. DENNIS,
Mutual phone Black sis. 7-26-St
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1907-07-26
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, 1907-07-26
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, 1907-07-26
Legal blanks at this Office.
Pure Blood

Is certain if you take Hoods Sarsaparilla
This great medicine cures those eruptions,
pimples and boils that appear at all seasons;
cures scrofula sores, salt rheum or eczema;
adapts itself equally well to, and also cures, dys-
pepsia and all stomach troubles; cures rheu-
matism and eatarrh; cures nervous troubles,
debility and that tired feeling.
sarsatabs-For those who prefer medicine in tab
let FORM Hoods Sarsaparia is put up in ehOco- A.,
tArees - NeA N A11A
liquid form SarSstabs have idencally the much to
curative properties the liquid form. besides With
al 1osa doHns
Grafton. breakage leakage Druggists promptly Spf
by mail c. l. Hood Co. Lowell. Mass sErsaEsl
CuARANrRRp under the Food and Drngs Act. INN,
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1907-07-26

White oak posts for sale. CoclIRANE
& BLACK, Mutual phone Black 81. tt
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1907-07-26
WOOD FOR SALE.

Until further notice, the Willamette
Valley Lumber Company will sell
slabwood at the following prices;
FoUR-FoOr WOOD
Slabwood, green, $l.95 per cord ut
mill.
Slabwood, dry, $3.50 per cord at the
yard.
SHORT WOOD
16-inch Block Wood. Sl.75 per load
delivered
16-inch Kindling, dry, 50 per load
delivered.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1907-07-26

Mrs. c. K. Tyler, Burlington, VI.
says The cares of large farm. 50
mueh 10 do and - little health % do it
with. caused almost a complete break
doEns hood poor snd thin; Nc strength,
httle sleep Hoed's s SarSapariila gave
appetite. natural sleep. perfect health.
strenEth % do al ny work
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1907-07-26
Notice For Publication.

TIMBER LAND, ACT JUNE 3. 1878.
United States Land Office,
Portland, Oregon,
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1907-07-26

TEMRER LAND, ACT JUNE s, 1878.
United States Land Office,
Portland. Oregon.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-06-15

Banner will be held.
At the Boys Reform School.
Flag day was appropriately celebrated
last evening at the Boys Reform School,
Bladensburg road, by musical and literary
exercises conducted in the assembly hall
by the acting superintendent, Col Porter,
and Mr.. Macleod, the instructor Of music.
The hall was tastefully decorated with the
national colors, and patriotic songs and
odes were rendered with instrumental &C
Compartment The history and origin OF
the flag were outlined in brief address.
and the meeting closed with the singing of
"America'' by all present.
Tenth Division.
Briggs School-Presiding officer, A. r.
Howard; Caroline Cooper Charlotte John
son, Maria Whe, Joanna Dorsey, Arthur
Logan, Inez Wade, Constance Scott, Paul
Newman, lola White, Nettie jackson, Ethel
Richardson Edna Kenny, Louise Simmons
John Bias.
Magruder School-Cora Shelby, Eva Ed
wards. Elsie Hughes, Frank Uncles, Gere-
lena Briggs. Malcolm Thomas, Alta Banes
Richard Green, Miss M. Shepherd. pianist
Miss A. M. Mason, principal.
Montgomery School-Paul Crusor Rosalia
Lewis, Lillian Lowe, Edward Whitney,
Harry Newman, Josephine Carroll. Roger
brown. Florence Brown, Sarah y. eaver,
! VI
Phillips School-Gertrude Turner, Ruth
Middleton. William Saunders. Mabel Bruce
Herbert Marshall, Inez Booth, William
Cherry.
Stevens School-William Watkins, Mamie
Cooper. Dora Anderson, Bernice Henson,
Clarence Nichols, Esther Morris, Susie Car
ter, VIM. Peterson, Martina Gregba, Cato
Patterson, Nathaniel Carter. Madeline
Christian, Margaret Jones, Myrtle Carey
Lille Morgan, Laura Jennings, Howard
Matthews, Marie Compton. Josephine Bar.
ton, Nora Brown, Jessie Patterson, Town
send Lucas, Virginia Werner, Mamie Jones
Rayford Logan, Franklin Johnson, Maude
Brown. Ethel Barker. Marietta Harrod
address, Mr.. ]. H. Brooks.
Sumner SCHOOLGIRLS. Bailey, B. Brent
Dorothy Turner. Marie Walker. Ethel Jor.
dan, Susie Hundley. Ethel Parnell Walker
Savoy, Marie Revells, Mary Morris, Inez
Mills, Beulah Green.
Wormley School-William Allen, Ruth
johnson. Maud Carter, Novella FIeete,
Alice Jackson, Marguerite Minor, Essie
Brooks, Beatrice Colbert, Edna Jones,
Viola Glory, Willis Norwood, Kathryn
Jackson, Ruth Alexander, Miss NJ. Daniels,
Parker Marshall, Lille Chase, Florence
Burns, Bertha Mason, Anaabel Bradley,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-06-15
NEWS OF LAUREL.
Favor Asked of B. and O. Company
Schools Closing Exercises.

Special Correspondence of The Star.
LAUREL, Md, June 10, 1907
The petition to the Baltimore and Ohio
Railroad Company asking for a train to be
scheduled to leave Washington between
1890 and 1 pm. was Endorsed recently by
the Citizens Improvement Association.
Mayor William E. Gilbert stated that the
engineer who has been consulted about the
proposed sewerage system iss making sur
veys and will soon be in position to give
an estimate of the cost. The mayor re-
ported that many of the brick pavements
are being repaired, and that the street
to Ivy Hill cemetery, outside of the town,
is being put in good condition. and a side
walk five feet wide will be built from
Montgomery street to the cemetery. The
mayor stated that as the funds are low he
was anxious to have some assistance from
the citizens to defray the expenses of this
improvement.
Complaint was made of the alleged untidy
condition of Main street, which, the mayor
stated, would be rendered SO far as posi-
BILE. The sanitary condition of the town
was generally discussed by a number of the
members.
The commencement exercises of the
Laurel High School, of which Prof. Roger L.
Manning is principal were held last even
ing at the Academy of Music before a very
large audience. Miss Josephine Wilson,
who gained first honors, delivered the vale
dictory, while the presentation of diplomas
was made by Mr.. Charles H. Stanley, pres-
dent of the school board of Prince George
county. Those who received their diplomas
of graduation were: Academic course-MIiss
Margaret Wilson of Prince George county,
Miss Susan Cronmiller. Mr.. Charles H.
Stanley, jr., and Mr.. T. Swami Harding
Of Laurel. Business course-Msses Jose
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-06-15
At Kensington, Md.
Special Correspondence Of The Sta

Special Correspondence or Inc Star
KENSINGTON, Md, June Is, 1907.
A meeting of the home and foreign mis-
sionary societies Of Warner Memorial Pres
byterian Church was held in the Sunday
school building, adjoining the church, last
Wednesday. Luncheon was served by Mrs
Hermann, Mrs. Hodge, Mrs. Lewis, Mrs
Tamplet and Mrs. Chapman. The Ladies
Aid Society met in the afternoon.
Mrs Stuart and Mrs. Thurston Johnston
are the guests of Mrs. Walter Johnston al
the Villa.
meeting of the home and foreign mis-
sionary societies of st. Paul's NJ E. Church
was held last Wednesday at the home OF
Mrs Arthur Hendricks. The islands OF the
Pacific were described by Mrs. E. w
Moore. The annual election of officers re-
suited as follows: President, Mrs. G. w
Ashworth; first vice president, Mrs. ]
Defandorf; second vice president, Mrs. F
Potts; third vice president Mrs. G. PAUL.
secretary, Mrs. w. E. Dulin; treasurer
Mrs E. w. Moore.
After a luncheon served by the hostess
the Home Missionary Society selected Of
ficers for the new year as follows: Presl-
dent, Mrs T. S. Gartrell; first vice presi-
dent, Mrs. Sasscer; second vice president
Mrs. Frank Potts; third vice president. Mrs
G. W. Ashworth; secretary, Mrs. G. w
stokes: treasurer Mrs. A. Hendricks.